Difference between pages "Fillip (song)" and "Status Kitara Doubleneck Bass Mk2"

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[[File:Doubleneck_status_blue.jpg| thumb | right |Status Kitara Doubleneck Bass Mark 2]]
| Name = Fillip
{{Guitarbox
| Album = [[Showbiz (album)|Showbiz]] <small>(3)</small>
| Name = Status Kitara Doubleneck Bass ''Mk2''
| Length = 4:01
| Manufacturer = Status Graphite/Starr Labs
| AltTitles = -
| Used = [[West_Palm_Beach_Perfect_Vodka_Amphitheatre_2017_(gig) |2017-05-20]] —
| First = ''Unknown''<!--before Soundwaves 1997-->
| Neck = Bolt-on
| Latest = [[London Arena 2001 (gig)|13th November 2001]]
| Body = Alder encased in one-piece graphite composite
| Recorded = 1999
| BodyCovering = Turquoise sunburst paint
| Writer = [[Matthew Bellamy]]
| Wood = Alder body, wrapped in a carbon-graphite shell
| Producer = [[John Leckie]]
| Bridge = Mono-rail bridge/tuners
| Chart position = -
| Electronics = Master volume, pickup blend control
| Pickups = 2 Status soap-bar pickups
| Special = Top half of the bass is a custom-built [[Misa Kitara]]  
}}
}}
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==Description==
A strange sounding song that goes along with the strange atmosphere of the first six tracks on the album. While rarely mentioned by the band and pronounced by the band two different ways ("Fill-ip" and "Fill-eep"), Fillip was performed at nearly every gig in 1999. It continued to be performed incredibly often in 2000 and even into 2001, though it has yet to be performed since. Fillip is an earlier track on the album, dating back to 1996/1997, though likely 1997 based on the fact that it did not make an appearance on the Newton Abbot Demo but still showed up in live performances from the era. This song never really caught on with fans the way that some songs on the album have, making it rare to hear about amongst fan circles.
==Interpretation==
The word Fillip means something that adds stimulation or enjoyment. It also the word for the action of pushing the thumb and the fingertip (usually the middle finger) together until they give way to one another, producing a cracking sound (sometimes known as 'clicking' or 'snapping' fingers). The latter meaning seems to tie in somewhat with the song's meaning, since producing a fillip suggests calling for immediacy ("It's happening soon/It's happening soon...").
==Live==
Fillip, though not a fan favourite and somewhat forgotten today, was one of the most played songs from Showbiz. Making its live debut sometime in 1996 and 1997, Fillip continued to make regular appearances in most setlists until mid-2001. Fillip appeared at nearly every Showbiz concert, leading to a very high performance count. Upon the release of Origin of Symmetry, Fillip was performed far less than before, only making uncommon appearances until November 2001 when it was performed for the last time
[[Fillip (live) | More here]]


==Lyrics==
== Information ==
{{lyrics
|It's happening soon
It's happening soon
Its scent has been blowing in my direction
To me it is new
To me it is new
And it's not gonna change for anybody
And it's gonna be
Our last memory
And it's led me on
And on to you
It's got to be here
It's got to be there
It's got to be now
Or I'll lose forever
To me it is strange
This feeling is strange
But it's not gonna change for anybody
And it's gonna be
Our last memory
And it's led me on
And on to you
Accuse me
Trust me
I never knew
That you were the one
You were the one
And it's gonna be
Our last memory
And it's led me on
And on to you
And it's gonna be
Our last memory
And it's led me on
And on to you
}}


=== Early live version ===
The Mk2 Doubleneck Bass was built during the [[Drones World Tour|Drones Tour]], in order to replace the Misa Kitara section with a tougher, touring-friendly setup. The original [[Status Kitara Doubleneck Bass|Doubleneck Bass]]'s Kitara portion consisted of the original unit, which is made out of plastic, not intended for continuous live use and heavy touring, and thus prone to breaking. As such, the Kitara portion of the doubleneck bass has been replaced with a sturdier wooden neck with buttons laid on top, housing all the keyboard electronics, controlling a custom iPad software, which controlls a digital synthesizer on an off-stage laptop, located by the bass tech backstage. The Mk2 Doubleneck Bass was produced by an U.S.-based manufacturer, specialising in MIDI guitars, called "Starr Labs".<ref>https://www.facebook.com/starrlabs/posts/check-out-the-new-custom-build-we-did-for-muse-you-will-be-able-to-hearsee-it-in/945614372218968/</ref>


{{lyrics
In terms of colours, this double-neck bears a similarity to the White LED [[Status Chris Wolstenholme Signature Bass]] in Turquise Sunburst, except the bottom neck doesn't feature LED lights.
|To me this is new
To me it is new
But it's not gonna change for anybody


It's gotta be here
== Touring ==
It's gotta be there
It's gotta be now 'cause I'm everywhere


And I'm gonna be
The bass has been used ever since 2017, with an exception of a shorter festival leg in 2018. It's been used for [[Dig Down (song)| Dig Down]] & [[Madness (song)| Madness]], and is tuned to EADG. Wolstenholme still brings the original Doubleneck Bass Mk1 with him on tours, but only for backup purposes.
No longer I live
'cause it led me on
And on 'til I be gone


It's gotta be true
==== Songs used for ====
And I'm not afraid
But it's gonna be strange for everybody


It's gotta be here
*[[Dig Down (song)| Dig Down]]
It's gotta be there
*[[Madness (song)| Madness]]
It's gotta be now 'cause I'm everywhere


And I'm gonna be
== Status Kitara Doubleneck Bass Mk2 Gallery ==
No longer I live
<gallery>
'cause it led me on
Image:KitaraDblMk2_Front.jpg|Doubleneck Bass Mk2 - Front of the unit (''via [https://www.facebook.com/starrlabs/photos/2889364554510597 Starr Labs]'s Facebook page'')
And on I can be gone
Image:KitaraDblMk2_Back.jpg|Doubleneck Bass Mk2 - Back of the unit (''via [https://www.facebook.com/starrlabs/photos/2889364621177257 Starr Labs]'s Facebook page'')
 
Image:KitaraDblMk2_Status2022.jpg|Doubleneck Bass Mk2 in it's case, in the Status workshop during preparations for the 2022 tour
Accuse me
</gallery>
Trust me
I never knew
That you are the one
You are the one
 
And I'm gonna be
No longer I live
'cause it led me on
And on to where I have gone
}}


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Revision as of 00:45, 25 February 2022

Status Kitara Doubleneck Bass Mark 2
Status Kitara Doubleneck Bass Mk2
Manufacturer Status Graphite/Starr Labs
Used 2017-05-20 —
Body type Alder encased in one-piece graphite composite
Neck joint Bolt-on
Body covering Turquoise sunburst paint
Wood Alder body, wrapped in a carbon-graphite shell
Bridge Mono-rail bridge/tuners
Electronics Master volume, pickup blend control
Pickup(s) 2 Status soap-bar pickups
Special circuits Top half of the bass is a custom-built Misa Kitara

Information

The Mk2 Doubleneck Bass was built during the Drones Tour, in order to replace the Misa Kitara section with a tougher, touring-friendly setup. The original Doubleneck Bass's Kitara portion consisted of the original unit, which is made out of plastic, not intended for continuous live use and heavy touring, and thus prone to breaking. As such, the Kitara portion of the doubleneck bass has been replaced with a sturdier wooden neck with buttons laid on top, housing all the keyboard electronics, controlling a custom iPad software, which controlls a digital synthesizer on an off-stage laptop, located by the bass tech backstage. The Mk2 Doubleneck Bass was produced by an U.S.-based manufacturer, specialising in MIDI guitars, called "Starr Labs".[1]

In terms of colours, this double-neck bears a similarity to the White LED Status Chris Wolstenholme Signature Bass in Turquise Sunburst, except the bottom neck doesn't feature LED lights.

Touring

The bass has been used ever since 2017, with an exception of a shorter festival leg in 2018. It's been used for Dig Down & Madness, and is tuned to EADG. Wolstenholme still brings the original Doubleneck Bass Mk1 with him on tours, but only for backup purposes.

Songs used for

Status Kitara Doubleneck Bass Mk2 Gallery

  • Doubleneck Bass Mk2 - Front of the unit (via Starr Labs's Facebook page)

  • Doubleneck Bass Mk2 - Back of the unit (via Starr Labs's Facebook page)

  • Doubleneck Bass Mk2 in it's case, in the Status workshop during preparations for the 2022 tour


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  1. ↑ https://www.facebook.com/starrlabs/posts/check-out-the-new-custom-build-we-did-for-muse-you-will-be-able-to-hearsee-it-in/945614372218968/
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