Wikipedia:Reference desk/Archives/Entertainment/2009 July 11

= July 11 =

Music genre
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Be6YE5hy9A&eurl=http%3A%2F%2Fwww%2Emechscapeworld%2Ecom%2Fforums%2Findex%2Ephp%3Fshowtopic%3D7947&feature=player_embedded

What genre is this? Vimescarrot (talk) 13:53, 11 July 2009 (UTC)


 * Try Minimalist music. From our article; "Minimalist music is ... based mostly in consonant harmony, steady pulse (if not immobile drones), stasis and slow transformation, and often reiteration of musical phrases or smaller units such as figures, motifs, and cells."  Sounds like it describes the piece you linked to a "T".  --Jayron32. talk . say no to drama  19:28, 11 July 2009 (UTC)
 * Thanks. <3 Vimescarrot (talk) 19:39, 13 July 2009 (UTC)


 * By the way, only this much of a YouTube link is strictly needed: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Be6YE5hy9A —Tamfang (talk) 21:51, 20 July 2009 (UTC)

F1 racing
Who were the last two British drivers to finish in the top three in a F1 race ? —Preceding unsigned comment added by 149.254.219.54 (talk) 14:27, 11 July 2009 (UTC)
 * Simultaneously? If not, I'd assume it's the only two Brits currently in F1: Lewis Hamilton and more recently, Jensen Button. Button managed podium positions several times this season. Hamilton didn't, but he came first in the second to last race of the 2008 season. Vimescarrot (talk) 14:47, 11 July 2009 (UTC)
 * If the question is referring to one race it looks like it was David Coulthard and Eddie Irvine in the 1999 Hungarian Grand Prix. snigbrook (talk) 23:01, 11 July 2009 (UTC)

Mingus bass tone
How did he get that 'boinky' tone from his bass? —Preceding unsigned comment added by 79.75.92.24 (talk) 23:36, 11 July 2009 (UTC)


 * This result from google books: describes some of his playing techniques in detail.  I am not sure exactly which sound you are looking for, but it does describe a unique technique he used where he pulled the G string off to the side of the fretboard to create a "high-pitched percussively pinched sound".  If the boink you hear matches that description, that may be what you are looking for.  Incidentally, this is an awesome reference.  If you, or anyone else, has the time to read this and use it to expand the Charles Mingus article, that would be awesome.  --Jayron32. talk . say no to drama  03:35, 12 July 2009 (UTC)


 * No its not that, neither is it pulling the strings up and letting them slap against the finger board. Could it be due to a very high action?--79.75.92.24 (talk) 21:26, 12 July 2009 (UTC)


 * I don't play the bass, but I think you are correct. Mingus used spiraled gut strings, and they seem to require "high action" in order to prevent a buzzing sound.. I guess that gives it a more dynamic (or "boinky" :) sound. The exact type of strings (Golden Spiral, according to some references) and the instrument itself were probably components of the specific Mingus sound as well, as were the recording set-up and, of course, his dynamic technique and idiosyncratic timing. Mingus abhorred repetitive, metronomic swing (he compared it to "parade music") and liked to circle around a beat, sometimes ahead of it, sometimes behind. I think this liberal timing also adds to the overall bouncy feel, even it isn't directly connected to the "sound". ---Sluzzelin  talk  10:29, 14 July 2009 (UTC)