cedar Posted August 23, 2016 Share Posted August 23, 2016 I thought this was kind of a fun video. A few years old so perhaps not news here, but I just saw it. [video:youtube] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HammondDave Posted August 23, 2016 Share Posted August 23, 2016 Very cool.... Genius indeed. '55 and '59 B3's; Leslies 147, 122, 21H; MODX 7+; NUMA Piano X 88; Motif XS7; Mellotrons M300 and M400’s; Wurlitzer 206; Gibson G101; Vox Continental; Mojo 61; Launchkey 88 Mk III; Korg Module; B3X; Model D6; Moog Model D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kawai James Posted August 24, 2016 Share Posted August 24, 2016 Very cool way to demonstrate a superb bassline! Employed by Kawai Japan, however the opinions I express are my own. Nord Electro 3 & occasional rare groove player. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MuzikTeechur Posted August 24, 2016 Share Posted August 24, 2016 He was a complete train wreck in his personal life - lots of demons - but he played the bass like a virtuoso melody instrument. And he's all over every bit of Motown from Smokey to the J5. My band is (almost) exclusively Motown and our bass player covers James' lines beautifully. It's the key to the signature sound of that music. Muzikteechur is Lonnie, in Kittery, Maine. HS music teacher: Concert Band, Marching Band, Jazz Band, Chorus, Music Theory, AP Music Theory, History of Rock, Musical Theatre, Piano, Guitar, Drama. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Resolution 88 Posted August 24, 2016 Share Posted August 24, 2016 I love that video - I've seen quite a few friends share it over the last few days. Just like muzikteechur above, I'm very lucky to play in a soul band with a bass player who can choose to play very convincingly in Jamerson's style and when he does, it elevates the music. So melodic - and it always propels the music rather than sounding busy. Rhodes funk Resolution 88 Reso 88 on iTunes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BenWaB3 Posted August 24, 2016 Share Posted August 24, 2016 There's an iso-video out that has his bass line from Ain't No Mountain High Enough too. For Once In My Life is my all time favorite bass part from my all time favorite bass player Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BluesKeys Posted August 24, 2016 Share Posted August 24, 2016 That is genius! So tight for so many notes. I know players that have the notes they just don't have the groove!!! Jimmy Those are my principles, and if you don't like them... well, I have others. Groucho NEW BAND CHECK THEM OUT www.steveowensandsummertime.com www.jimmyweaver.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richforman Posted August 24, 2016 Share Posted August 24, 2016 Fantastic! Rich Forman Yamaha MOXF8, Korg Kronos 2-61, Roland Fantom X7, Ferrofish B4000+ organ module, Roland VR-09, EV ZLX12P, K&M Spider Pro stand, Yamaha S80, Korg Trinity Plus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stoken6 Posted August 24, 2016 Share Posted August 24, 2016 I would say Jamerson taught me 90% of what I know about bass playing. (Jaco's responsible for most of the rest, but it's still a small fraction of JJ's influence). Regards, Mike. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh Paxton Posted August 24, 2016 Share Posted August 24, 2016 Wow, I hadn't seen that before, thanks for sharing. First thought: you can totally hear where Stevie got some of the ideas for "Boogie On Reggae Woman." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harmonizer Posted August 24, 2016 Share Posted August 24, 2016 "The claw". All plucked with one finger. I just don't understand how it's possible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I-missRichardTee Posted August 25, 2016 Share Posted August 25, 2016 Comparable to Charlie Parker.. a true genius, and in ways I cannot explain.. he is incomparable... he has no equal. Oh, in my opinion. You don't have ideas, ideas have you We see the world, not as it is, but as we are. "One mans food is another mans poison". I defend your right to speak hate. Tolerance to a point, not agreement Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bottom End Posted August 25, 2016 Share Posted August 25, 2016 I would say Jamerson taught me 90% of what I know about bass playing. (Jaco's responsible for most of the rest, but it's still a small fraction of JJ's influence). Jamerson made me, and probably several thousand others want to learn to play bass. Long before I ever knew his name, his tunes filled my young ears on AM radio, and put a hook in my heart, and a groove in my bones . One of the first songs I toiled away to learn was "I Was Made to Love Her" by ear. Years later the book "Standing in the Shadows of Motown" was published, and learning Jamerson's lines always gives me a feeling of accomplishment. He was a genius musician. "Call me what instrument you will, though you can fret me, yet you cannot play upon me.'-Hamlet Guitar solos last 30 seconds, the bass line lasts for the whole song. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LWP413 Posted August 25, 2016 Share Posted August 25, 2016 Brilliant! Luke www.crossroadband.co.za www.lukepowellmusic.com Yamaha DGX620, Yamaha PSR S710, Neo Instruments Mini Vent Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Polkahero Posted August 25, 2016 Share Posted August 25, 2016 I would say Jamerson taught me 90% of what I know about bass playing. (Jaco's responsible for most of the rest, but it's still a small fraction of JJ's influence). Jamerson made me, and probably several thousand others want to learn to play bass. Long before I ever knew his name, his tunes filled my young ears on AM radio, and put a hook in my heart, and a groove in my bones . One of the first songs I toiled away to learn was "I Was Made to Love Her" by ear. Years later the book "Standing in the Shadows of Motown" was published, and learning Jamerson's lines always gives me a feeling of accomplishment. He was a genius musician. Learning every transcription from "Standing In The Shadows Of Motown" made me a much better bassist! '57 Hammond B-3, '60 Hammond A100, Leslie 251, Leslie 330, Leslie 770, Leslie 145, Hammond PR-40 Trek II UC-1A Alesis QSR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HammondDave Posted August 25, 2016 Share Posted August 25, 2016 [video:youtube] '55 and '59 B3's; Leslies 147, 122, 21H; MODX 7+; NUMA Piano X 88; Motif XS7; Mellotrons M300 and M400’s; Wurlitzer 206; Gibson G101; Vox Continental; Mojo 61; Launchkey 88 Mk III; Korg Module; B3X; Model D6; Moog Model D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cedar Posted August 25, 2016 Author Share Posted August 25, 2016 Thanks for the additional video! These videos are making me appreciate how often (and effectively) Jamerson used the technique of alternative octaves with the same note. Never occurred to me before how often he does that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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