Missionaria Protectiva

     It can be easy to overlook McCartney's skills as a bassist for two excuses:           a) he was in the Beatles,their myth still writ so large deconstructing it seems counterproductive           b) Paul plays basically all instruments ever made,most of them quit well      But if one sets the mania aside and pays close attention to certain Beatles and Wings songs,McCartney's bass moves are almost blindsiding.He approaches the instrument from a composer's perspective:McCartney knows the essence of melody better than any of his peers,and his incredibly mobile bass lines for tracks like 'Something' and 'Taxman' casually take flight off harmonies most players would have to flight to locate. BEATLES Abbey Road Apple,1969 https://www.sendspace.com/file/rp9inx

     Wearer of many hats,Knopfler is not only a guitarist,but also a record producer,film score composer,singer and songwriter...An impressive performer on his own,he has also joined the stage with artists including Sting,Bob Dylan and James Taylor.Known best as lead guitarist for Dire Straits,Knopfler's solos are so impressive and intricate that listening to them can leave the listener a bit exhausted themselves.With four Grammys under his belt,and three (!) honorary doctorate degrees in music,it's safe to say that Knopfler is pretty well rounded,not just as a guitarist but a musician. LOCAL HERO Vertigo,1983 https://www.sendspace.com/file/lkrb99