Killer Bass Lines
Discussion
rover 623gsi said:
Pino finally gets a 'mention' but not in the way you'd expect!cherryowen said:
Some really interesting stuff, here.
I'd no idea that John Taylor's work with Duran Duran was that complex. I'd not heard of Jamerson, but that is some killer funky bass and perfectly judged.
If I may offer another example? On my usual Sunday evening "mini-hoon" earlier, I had "Aja" by Steely Dan playing and the bass on this tune was particularly satisfying:-
Chuck Rainey on bass, so the interweb says
I think you might need to Google James Jamerson and see the work he is on.I'd no idea that John Taylor's work with Duran Duran was that complex. I'd not heard of Jamerson, but that is some killer funky bass and perfectly judged.
If I may offer another example? On my usual Sunday evening "mini-hoon" earlier, I had "Aja" by Steely Dan playing and the bass on this tune was particularly satisfying:-
Chuck Rainey on bass, so the interweb says
Chuck Rainey on bass on Peg, slaps in the final chorus even though Fagen didn’t want it.
My vote would have to be for I Want You Back by the Jackson Five. It was played by Wilton Felder, who became a founding member of The Jazz Crusaders.
I have a haunting memory that will never leave me of standing in the warm rain outside the cafe at the bus terminal at the Mumbles, Swansea in 1969, hearing that famous line through the windows - the rest of the music muted, but the bass thumping through.
https://youtu.be/UvynvnxZJ3Q
I have a haunting memory that will never leave me of standing in the warm rain outside the cafe at the bus terminal at the Mumbles, Swansea in 1969, hearing that famous line through the windows - the rest of the music muted, but the bass thumping through.
https://youtu.be/UvynvnxZJ3Q
Super Sonic said:
I'm with slopes on Mick Karn's fretless virtuosity, but I was going to say Japan's 'Sons of Pioneers'.
The song opens with the bass which grabs you by the soul and doesn't let go. "Sons of Pioneers' are hungry men".
Mick was so talented, as a teenager in the early 80S, I’d never heard anything like it before. I think it’s aged very well too. The song opens with the bass which grabs you by the soul and doesn't let go. "Sons of Pioneers' are hungry men".
Lotobear said:
Here's another contender; Billy Cobham, Electric Man, with the wonderful, and hugely overlooked, Rosanna Nocolosi killing it on her Fender Jazz:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gOFu3PSw8hs
I'm listening to this as I type.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gOFu3PSw8hs
I've not heard this tune before, nor any of the artists, but it's fvcking awesome! And
the bass player is nailing it and working hard.Brilliant
Another from JJ Burnel, and also a candidate for lyrics that they couldn't get away with now (couldn't get away with even then, it had to be edited for radio). One of the simplest bass lines, but it is absolutely filthy, just as it should be. Peaches
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NuT5KUA7iaY
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NuT5KUA7iaY
Ozone said:
Surprised it hasn't been mentioned yet but 'Good Times' by Chic.
Bernard Edwards bass line for that has been copied so many times but never bettered.
A favourite of mine is 'Dune Tune' by Level 42 (basically Vulcan Princess by Stanley Clarke), I wish I could play it.
Everybody dance is also a winner from Chic employing an interesting technique.Bernard Edwards bass line for that has been copied so many times but never bettered.
A favourite of mine is 'Dune Tune' by Level 42 (basically Vulcan Princess by Stanley Clarke), I wish I could play it.
Love Games - Level 42
https://youtu.be/Gl9j5gFWd3k
Dean Town - vulfpeck
https://youtu.be/rhxQoDlt2AU
Teen Town - weather report
https://youtu.be/lSUk8bSVHYc
https://youtu.be/Gl9j5gFWd3k
Dean Town - vulfpeck
https://youtu.be/rhxQoDlt2AU
Teen Town - weather report
https://youtu.be/lSUk8bSVHYc
Ozone said:
Surprised it hasn't been mentioned yet but 'Good Times' by Chic.
Bernard Edwards bass line for that has been copied so many times but never bettered.
A favourite of mine is 'Dune Tune' by Level 42 (basically Vulcan Princess by Stanley Clarke), I wish I could play it.
Early Level 42, before they became a pop act, were heavily influenced by RTF and Stanley Clarke and you can hear it in their first 3 albums. Dune Tune was obviously a play on words - 'Desert Song'Bernard Edwards bass line for that has been copied so many times but never bettered.
A favourite of mine is 'Dune Tune' by Level 42 (basically Vulcan Princess by Stanley Clarke), I wish I could play it.
Ozone said:
Surprised it hasn't been mentioned yet but 'Good Times' by Chic.
Bernard Edwards bass line for that has been copied so many times but never bettered.
Now we're talking!Bernard Edwards bass line for that has been copied so many times but never bettered.
One of the first things I ever learnt to play.
Travelling without moving should definitely get a mention on this site. Always loved the bass line to "if you want me to stay" by Sly and the Family Stone.
I used to play live bass for a dnb DJ friend, stuff like Brown Paper Bag and Super Sharp Shooter always got appreciation from the crowd, especially when they realised it was live.
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Everybody dance is also a winner from Chic employing an interesting technique.
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Good point, Bernard was one of the best.
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Early Level 42, before they became a pop act, were heavily influenced by RTF and Stanley Clarke and you can hear it in their first 3 albums. Dune Tune was obviously a play on words - 'Desert Song'
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I hadn't realised that!
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I used to play live bass for a dnb DJ friend, stuff like Brown Paper Bag
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Completely forgotten that, I guess it's a sequenced sample on the original, but still great.
Everybody dance is also a winner from Chic employing an interesting technique.
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Good point, Bernard was one of the best.
[quote=Lotobear]
Early Level 42, before they became a pop act, were heavily influenced by RTF and Stanley Clarke and you can hear it in their first 3 albums. Dune Tune was obviously a play on words - 'Desert Song'
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I hadn't realised that!
[quote=Bacon Is Proof]
I used to play live bass for a dnb DJ friend, stuff like Brown Paper Bag
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Completely forgotten that, I guess it's a sequenced sample on the original, but still great.
Edited by Ozone on Tuesday 24th May 20:15
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