Trucks Posted September 30, 2006 Share Posted September 30, 2006 And I dont mean the crazy genius of people like Jaco and Victor Wooten.. But who is your fave bassist in a general band.. Who really holds the music together well?? Like he and the drummer are one.. Mine is Shannon Birchall of The John Butler Trio, plays mainly Double Bass, really makes the feel of the music what it should be. In quite a few of the songs the bassline is the most prominent part while the guitarist will be hitting root 5th, its refreshing to hear! I did upload a clip of him doing a solo to youtube to share with you guys but for some reason the sound didnt work???!? Soundclick Myspace Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trucks Posted September 30, 2006 Author Share Posted September 30, 2006 He gets a solo in this song, its not as funky as the one i wanted to upload but its still pretty funky, he kicks off about 50 seconds in. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BsM0H2EdCm4 Also his work on this is pretty good i think... its a jam style beatles cover. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GVLAmlIzzOk Soundclick Myspace Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Daddy from Motown Posted September 30, 2006 Share Posted September 30, 2006 Jeremy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trucks Posted September 30, 2006 Author Share Posted September 30, 2006 Hahaha as I am a guitarist im gonne have to ask.. Jeremy who? lol Soundclick Myspace Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocky McDougall Posted September 30, 2006 Share Posted September 30, 2006 In my area, my favorite bassist is Jack Barber. He is probably the most sought after talent for special shows, recordings, etc. You have heard him but just didn't know who it was. Rocky "Democracy is two wolves and a lamb, voting on what to eat for lunch. Liberty is a well-armed lamb, contesting the vote." Benjamin Franklin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil W Posted September 30, 2006 Share Posted September 30, 2006 Me! Only kidding! Thanks for the links Trucks, I have to play Come Together most weekends so that is an inspiration. Nice band, great player who I'd not heard of. Michel Alibo (of the French fusion band Sixun) is one of my favourites as is the late Doug Rauch, Artur Maia, Billy Cox, Steve Billman, Alphonso Johnson and Leland Sklar. http://philwbass.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
picker Posted September 30, 2006 Share Posted September 30, 2006 I like busy bassists. Jack Cassidy, playing "Somebody To Love", was the first bassist that really caught my attention. Then I liked Lee Dorman with the Iron Butterfly. They did a song called "Soul Experience" that was in a set of odd meters, and it completely captivated me. Then it was John Entwhistle. The way he played "Summertime Blues" was a total revelation to me. Those three tunes got me intersted in playing bass, so I'd guess those guys are my all-time favorites. Always remember that you are unique. Just like everyone else. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brocko777 Posted September 30, 2006 Share Posted September 30, 2006 Bootsy from George Clinton fame.... knows when to lay it on thick and when to back off. (that covers the funk) Gary Willis is the fusion man for me... Check out Tribal Tech with Scott Henderson on thee geee-tar Geddy Lee/John Myung for the prog-rock stuff Geddy covers everything well. Myung is just a sick puppy. I gotta say Les Claypool for the UFO stuff, can't really give him a title. He's got that certain something.... (is there a song there?!?) He did a cover of Hot Rod Lincoln, great job and tune. Oh and Jeremy is our VERY OWN Jeremy C. who brings the jazz to you smooth and KOOL! Peace, Brocko Don't have a job you don't enjoy. If you're happy in what you're doing, you'll like yourself, you'll have inner peace. ~ Johnny Carson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeremy c Posted September 30, 2006 Share Posted September 30, 2006 You guys are too kind. All the members of this forum are my favorite bassists. Free download of my cd!. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Kamehameha Posted September 30, 2006 Share Posted September 30, 2006 But I am your absolute favorite. Right? "My two Fender Basses, I just call them "Lesbos" because of the time they spend together in the closet."-Durockrolly This has been a Maisie production. (Directed in part by Spiderman) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edro Posted September 30, 2006 Share Posted September 30, 2006 Tommy Shannon of Double Trouble is one of my favorite bassists. Most of his lines aren't complicated but he nails it in the dynamic and feel departments IMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trucks Posted September 30, 2006 Author Share Posted September 30, 2006 Cheers guys youve certainly given ALOT of music to check out!! I checked out a couple of your tunes too Jeremy, very smooth man!! Youve got it goin on mate! No worries on the link Phil, my memory may be incorrect on this but I think he gives the bass line a more dominant feel than the original and although its not that complicated I think it comes across well in the mix. Soundclick Myspace Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bottomgottem Posted September 30, 2006 Share Posted September 30, 2006 Christian McBride - (solo, Pat Metheny, Philadelphia Experiment) Oteil Burbridge - (solo, The Allman Bros., Col. Bruce Hampton & The Aquarium Rescue Unit) My whole trick is to keep the tune well out in front. If I play Tchaikovsky, I play his melodies and skip his spiritual struggle. ~Liberace Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
butcherNburn Posted October 1, 2006 Share Posted October 1, 2006 Since the way you explained this I'll answer it with whom I fing myself listining to most. Geezer, Lemmy, John Paul Jones. All very different, all masters of what they do. If you think my playing is bad, you should hear me sing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Knowitall Posted October 1, 2006 Share Posted October 1, 2006 Geddy Lee (can't ya tell?). The way he was able to make the bass the lead instrument in the band, while keeping everything together so well, and following the guitar parts was, and is, still pretty mind boggling. He's the one that inspired me to pick up the bass. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EddiePlaysBass Posted October 1, 2006 Share Posted October 1, 2006 Trevor Bolder, of David Bowie/Uriah Heep fame. He's very (and I mean VERY) melodic in his approach to the bass, yet knows when to stick to the roots. As for the lesser known breed, I'd go with Steve Dunning. A very down-to-earth, warm and kind person but he kills on the bass. Just incredible what he can do. Very good guitarist too. "I'm a work in progress." Micky Barnes The Ross Brown Shirt World Tour Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kramer Ferrington III. Posted October 1, 2006 Share Posted October 1, 2006 Andy Fraser from Free (Mr. Big from Free Live is my favourite bass track ever). Entwistle, especially on the Tommy medley in Live At Leeds. I was also blown out today by Bill McCormick (801 Live... I'd never heards it before). Brian Ritchie, perhaps. Other than that, I wouldn't know... lots and lots and lots of people. Band MySpace My snazzy t-shirt empire Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catlin Posted October 1, 2006 Share Posted October 1, 2006 Jimmy Haslip, and Steve Rodby are both great! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil W Posted October 1, 2006 Share Posted October 1, 2006 A lot of wonderful players mentioned here. Some I haven't heard in a long time! I used to love to listen to Bill McCormick's playing and I reckon that Andy Fraser was a big influence on quite a few of us. Trevor Bolder - yes! Geezer - what a geezer! John Paul Jones (what he played up till about 1975) was one of my bigger influences. I only discovered Jamerson later and he's probably the guy I listen to most. Bottomgottem: have you heard C McB's Live at Tonic? Gary Willis and Jeremy (of course!) Have you noticed what a large proportion of these guys are English? Or at least British. Strange that my favourite bassist is French, maybe. The (French) drummer in my covers band has lent me his Sixun live DVD - great, great stuff. I'd advise people to check him out. Michel Alibo on bass and Paco Sery on drums! http://philwbass.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Feel_Grooves1 Posted October 1, 2006 Share Posted October 1, 2006 MIKE GORDON, if you are talking about holding the best groove he is the best. He plays in the band Phish. there is no better bass player out there that can do what he does. I dont care what anyone says, If you want some songs taht really show this IM me at harrylaantelope1 Feel the Vibration of the bass Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chad Thorne Posted October 1, 2006 Share Posted October 1, 2006 Macca, first guy that got me to notice the bass line. Followed by Jamerson, from whom Macca stole. And this very morning I stoled Macca's bass line from "Taxman" for a contemporary Christian song we played in church (on my new bass, which sounded awesome). And my new reggae hero, Tshaka Manjaya! Unlike Picker I usually prefer less busy bassists, though I just love anybody good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kenfxj Posted October 1, 2006 Share Posted October 1, 2006 Entwistle is the man. If he qualifies in the crazy genius category then either Bruce Thomas from The Attractions or Paul Simonon from The Clash. How about the guy who played bass for Foghat? Push the button Frank. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RayRay451 Posted October 2, 2006 Share Posted October 2, 2006 Verdine White of Earth, Wind & Fire... not constantly flashy, although he could be. He's just one of the all time greats who plays to the needs of the song. Another favorite of mine is Raphael Saadiq, best known from his Tony, Toni, Tone' days. Once again, not flashy and loves to groove deep in the pocket. There are plenty more I could put down, but these two inspire me the most. Their bass lines stand out but not to the point that they distract from the song. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gab Posted October 2, 2006 Share Posted October 2, 2006 I don't mean to change the point of this thread but am in a deep John Butler trio phase at the moment. It started 2 weeks ago and is still going strong, so i'm glad to hear i'm not alone. Shannon Birchall is pretty impressive IMO, i wonder if he can nail things on an electric as well... Warwick Streamer Jazzman 5, Fernandes LEB-2 Ashdown ABM-300, Ashdown ABM 4x10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trucks Posted October 2, 2006 Author Share Posted October 2, 2006 Yeah a few tracks Shannon plays electric... Hes pretty solid all round IMO. Soundclick Myspace Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Bajo Posted October 2, 2006 Share Posted October 2, 2006 Alex Katunich, ex Incubus, was originaly a Jazz bassist so he bought a certain mix of Funk, Rock and Jazz to the band. John Myung for speed mofo Jack Bruce, for making Blues lines interesting and singing at the same time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kenthemimic Posted October 2, 2006 Share Posted October 2, 2006 Flea, Red Hot Chili Peppers. Vail Johnson, Kenny G. Ken Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil W Posted October 2, 2006 Share Posted October 2, 2006 RayRay451 Yes! Verdine is the man! And Raphael Saadiq (yes!) I think Lucy Pearl had the most beautiful basslines that brought some ordinary grooves to life (unfortunately it also had the worst lyrics I've ever heard!) http://philwbass.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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