Jeebus Posted August 16, 2003 Share Posted August 16, 2003 best bassline - "The Chicken" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Martin Posted August 17, 2003 Share Posted August 17, 2003 Jeez - what do you guys consider to be the most important part of a bass line? For me, it's that (A) you can remember it - that is, sing it, and (B), once you DO sing it, you can't get it out of your head, and ©, the bass line is the foundation of the song - without it, the song isn't there. Following my own logic, the first place tie would have to be betwen "Wipe Out" and the "Batman" theme (from the television show, not one of the movies), second would probably be In a Gadda Da Vida, and third would be a tie between Led Zeppelin's "Heartbreaker" and Sly and the Family Stone's "If You Want Me To Stay" (The first bass part I ever stole for a jingle). Dave Martin Java Jive Studio Nashville, TN www.javajivestudio.com Cuppa Joe Records www.cuppajoerecords.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Selecter Posted August 17, 2003 Share Posted August 17, 2003 McCartney with Silly Love Songs. Insipid song, but the bass IS the song. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
getz out Posted August 17, 2003 Share Posted August 17, 2003 Originally posted by The Jeeebus: best bassline - "The Chicken"Great avatar. "...pull the trigger till it goes CLICK." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveC Posted August 17, 2003 Share Posted August 17, 2003 I like these, but it is so hard. Right now I am working hard on my fretless 6 to learn some tunes off of the Jellowjackets CD Mint Jam. I have the book in front of me and it is still very difficult stuff. I know everyone has their favs, and Jaco gets tossed around so much, but if you haven't listened to Jimmy Haslip play some of these beautiful melodies (right along with the sax or keys) and incredible solos, you really need to. Back to practicing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
earljam Posted August 17, 2003 Share Posted August 17, 2003 voodoo woman- metersspanish moon- little featcisco kid- war Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
... Posted August 17, 2003 Share Posted August 17, 2003 Originally posted by Sweet Willie: Originally posted by Sweet Willie: Originally posted by Bumpcity: "Kiss" by Prince I got it. I got it. I got it. That's what I meant by using the " " in my earlier post. And I want credit, Bump, dammit! And yes, I remember that joke being up on the board for a prior thread. Peace.Doh!!! Double-extra bonus points for his Sweetness, Wally, and Scoot. I'm going to the penalty box for 2 minutes, where I'll feel shame, and then be set free. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_Sweet Willie_ Posted August 18, 2003 Share Posted August 18, 2003 Originally posted by Bumpcity: Doh!!! Double-extra bonus points for his Sweetness, Wally, and Scoot. I'm going to the penalty box for 2 minutes, where I'll feel shame, and then be set free.Send a nice fat gift certificate from Bass Northwest and all will be forgiven. I'm going to go listen to "Kiss" now and work on my chops. spreadluv Fanboy? Why, yes! Nordstrand Pickups and Guitars. Messiaen knew how to parlay the funk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
getz out Posted August 18, 2003 Share Posted August 18, 2003 Originally posted by Sweet Willie: In lieu of that, self-flagellation will have to suffice. Or else having to play your next gig thru a Gorilla 1x8 combo! I'm going to go listen to "Kiss" now and work on my chops. What's with the diss on the Gorilla combos? Have you ever played Rock & Roll All Night through one of these babies? Now that's a treat. Where did I put my facepaint and platform boots? http://64.95.118.51/images/opti/95/02/6717741p1147D-resized80.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_Sweet Willie_ Posted August 18, 2003 Share Posted August 18, 2003 Originally posted by getz76: Originally posted by Sweet Willie: In lieu of that, self-flagellation will have to suffice. Or else having to play your next gig thru a Gorilla 1x8 combo! What's with the diss on the Gorilla combos? Have you ever played Rock & Roll All Night through one of these babies? Now that's a treat. Where did I put my facepaint and platform boots? http://64.95.118.51/images/opti/95/02/6717741p1147D-resized80.jpgMy first amp was a Gorilla combo. I have not a single fond memory of glorious tone emitting from its speaker. It served me adequately, but never well, in various situations. We all say that the great players will sound great regardless of the equipment they have to play. Gorilla is an exception to that as far as bass goes. spreadluv Fanboy? Why, yes! Nordstrand Pickups and Guitars. Messiaen knew how to parlay the funk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
getz out Posted August 18, 2003 Share Posted August 18, 2003 Originally posted by Sweet Willie: It served me adequately, but never well, in various situations. Sounds like my old Dodge K-car... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_Sweet Willie_ Posted August 18, 2003 Share Posted August 18, 2003 Originally posted by getz76: Originally posted by Sweet Willie: It served me adequately, but never well, in various situations. Sounds like my old Dodge K-car...Wow! You had a K car?! And you lived to tell the tale?! spreadluv Fanboy? Why, yes! Nordstrand Pickups and Guitars. Messiaen knew how to parlay the funk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Surrock Posted August 18, 2003 Share Posted August 18, 2003 Ever hear of a Stone amp? Thats what I'm working with here... funny story I have an old stereo system (almost as old as myself... maybe older) but it has a remote, and when you have the amp on and push any button on the remote you can hear beeping in the amp. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4strings Posted August 18, 2003 Author Share Posted August 18, 2003 Wow! Lots of great responses. Looks like Low Rider is it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Phil Posted August 19, 2003 Share Posted August 19, 2003 ok I have two: Puffy Taco - Victor Lopez I played this song in my school jazz band last year. Its so cool. DL it sometime... YYZ - Rush This intro is just so cool. Primus plays that riff before "John the Fisherman" And I figured it out a few days ago, so yea. ~PHIL~ http://www.briantimpe.com/images/LDL/dots/blue.JPGhttp://www.briantimpe.com/images/LDL/dots/black.JPGhttp://www.briantimpe.com/images/LDL/dots/fuscia.JPGhttp://www.briantimpe.com/images/LDL/dots/grey.JPGhttp://www.briantimpe.com/images/LDL/dots/orange.JPGhttp://www.briantimpe.com/images/LDL/dots/purple.JPGhttp://www.briantimpe.com/images/LDL/dots/red.JPGhttp://www.briantimpe.com/images/LDL/dots/yellow.JPG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Travis Harms Posted August 19, 2003 Share Posted August 19, 2003 Well I posted this in the wrong thread before, but now I just wanted to put in the right place: My favorite bass line has to be the line from Chameleon. It is simple but it is funky. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dumptydo Posted August 19, 2003 Share Posted August 19, 2003 Simple yet oh so melodic little bassline from a song called "Fade Away" by a band called "Che Fu" from a little country called New Zealand. Very nice reggae soul thing eh. "Yeah we can play it...justafter a few gallons of beer!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexclaber Posted August 19, 2003 Share Posted August 19, 2003 No-one's mentioned Hair! What's wrong with you? So that's my vote - Larry Graham's incredible funky flatwound fatness as he slaps the grooviest line on the planet. Alex Barefaced Ltd - ultra lightweight, high ouput, toneful bass cabs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Martin Posted August 19, 2003 Share Posted August 19, 2003 Originally posted by Travis Harms: My favorite bass line has to be the line from Chameleon. It is simple but it is funky.It is. It's also not played by a bass. The bass player is doung a rhythmic thing up high, involving the flat seventh. That is, if you're talking about Herbie Hancock's Chameleon. If, not, never mind... Dave Martin Java Jive Studio Nashville, TN www.javajivestudio.com Cuppa Joe Records www.cuppajoerecords.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeebus Posted August 19, 2003 Share Posted August 19, 2003 Originally posted by Dave Martin: Originally posted by Travis Harms: My favorite bass line has to be the line from Chameleon. It is simple but it is funky.It is. It's also not played by a bass. The best bassline is not actually played on a bass?!? Sacrilege! Oh well, IMO the minimoog is still one of the best bass instruments out there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_Sweet Willie_ Posted August 19, 2003 Share Posted August 19, 2003 Anything played by Stevie Wonder's left hand is a great bassline. (I've posted that before, haven't I? ) spreadluv Fanboy? Why, yes! Nordstrand Pickups and Guitars. Messiaen knew how to parlay the funk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
getz out Posted August 19, 2003 Share Posted August 19, 2003 Originally posted by Sweet Willie: Anything played by Stevie Wonder's left hand is a great bassline. (I've posted that before, haven't I? )I'm with you there... who am I to judge the instrument of choice? If it's funky, who cares if it's a bass guitar, a double bass, a keyboard, a tuba, a trombone, a... okay, enough. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meccajay Posted August 19, 2003 Share Posted August 19, 2003 Olympic Runners- Put Your Music Where Your Mouth Is.. TROLL . . . ish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bunny, Posted August 20, 2003 Share Posted August 20, 2003 I agree, the chameleon bass line is prety sick. SILLY WABBIT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zeronyne Posted August 20, 2003 Share Posted August 20, 2003 Veronica - e costello (that was played by McCartney, right?) "For instance" is not proof. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sudden Posted August 24, 2003 Share Posted August 24, 2003 jah wobble playing on the orb's 'towers of dub' very fat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super 8 Posted August 24, 2003 Share Posted August 24, 2003 I can't believe you people!!! No mention of the theme to Barney Miller, or Sanford & Son???? Does anybody here actually play bass???? Super 8 Hear my stuff here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jode Posted August 24, 2003 Share Posted August 24, 2003 I always liked the little "you lose" figure from "The Price Is Right" - sounds like it was recorded old-school with a pick and flatwounds. reminds me of some of the music from "The Brady Bunch" too. There's some keyboard out there that has a patch called "Brady Bass" that sounds exactly like a flatwound-strung P-bass played with a pick and palm-muted. I laughed my ass off when I came across it in a music store. I think it was an Alesis. Selecter gets big ups for mentioning "Silly Love Songs." And hey - no one said "Dazed And Confused"? That's a technical foul. Four more of those and you're out of the game. "I had to have something, and it wasn't there. I couldn't go down the street and buy it, so I built it." Les Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Capasso Posted August 24, 2003 Share Posted August 24, 2003 OK - I tried to stay out of this but I can't. I love McCartney. Great lines throughout a long and varied career. I don't like the song Silly Love Songs, and I don't thing the bass line is anything special. The most distinguishing factor is the jazz-honk almost-burp-gun tone (which does nothing for me either). Look at his work and pick any one of a zillion other lines that are better (we already agree that there have been better songs). I'll suggest a few, but there are more than I can name here... Sexy SadieDo You Want To Know A SecretHeart Of The CountryMagneto And Titanium Man Nothing outrageous, just good solid parts that are more than mainly roots (or I'd include I Don't Want To Spoil The Party). Count me out of that silly stuff. Tom www.stoneflyrocks.com Acoustic Color Be practical as well as generous in your ideals. Keep your eyes on the stars and keep your feet on the ground. - Theodore Roosevelt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonathan9999 Posted August 25, 2003 Share Posted August 25, 2003 LEMON SONG-LED ZEPPELIN!!! "There is no Dark Side of The Moon really, matter of fact its all dark." ~ PinkFloyd-Eclipse Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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