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S4E23: Stewart Copeland 2

Rockonteurs with Gary Kemp and Guy Pratt

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How to Play a Song in an Orchestra

When the singer is a separate guy, it sort of separates it from the music. That's probably the only time as well where the bass player doesn't get told what to play or was allowed to play whatever he wants. By the way, Stingo did have to learn those bass parts. They're really tough. Singing and playing bass is so counterintuitive. I've had this loads of songs. You can pick up a guitar and play a song. It's the easiest thing in the world. If I have to do it on the bass, I have to engage the whole other bit. Your job is easy. We should talk about the orchestra. Who's... Do you range

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