Rocky McDougall Posted October 13, 2006 Share Posted October 13, 2006 I have been a Jaco fan for many years and I have always pronounced his last name: "Pastorious" Pastor-e-us I recently heard someone say: Pastor-i-us I don't know if I have ever heard which is correct. I am sure many on this forum can set me straight. Also I have been working on the bass lines from his Weather Report song that has the heavy Regge beat. What is the name of that song??? Thank you, 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...
Lenny B Posted October 13, 2006 Share Posted October 13, 2006 Can't help i'm afraid, but to add to the confusion; Pronounced Jay-co (as in Jake) or jah-co (as in Jack)? The bass player's job is to make the drummer sound good - Jack Bruce Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newf Posted October 13, 2006 Share Posted October 13, 2006 I always thought it was Jaco (rhymes with taco) Pastor-e-us. Then again I could (likely) be wrong. Newf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocky McDougall Posted October 13, 2006 Author Share Posted October 13, 2006 Originally posted by Newf Stimpson: I always thought it was Jaco (rhymes with taco) Pastor-e-us. Then again I could (likely) be wrong. Newf Don't try to tell me you have tacos in Moose Jaw. Well, you are pronouncing the same as I am. That makes two of us, so we must be right. 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 October 13, 2006 Share Posted October 13, 2006 Is it an accident that it rhymes with 'glorious'? http://philwbass.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newf Posted October 13, 2006 Share Posted October 13, 2006 Originally posted by Rocky3840: Originally posted by Newf Stimpson: I always thought it was Jaco (rhymes with taco) Pastor-e-us. Then again I could (likely) be wrong. Newf Don't try to tell me you have tacos in Moose Jaw. Well, you are pronouncing the same as I am. That makes two of us, so we must be right. Rocky LMAO@Moose Jaw tacos. Yeah, we did but the only mexican place here folded up awhile back. Besides you can't good mex food in Canada. Only another kind of taco around here now. Well Rocky it's either a case of great minds think alike or fools seldom differ. The LowDown masses will decide I think. Cheers Newf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
... Posted October 13, 2006 Share Posted October 13, 2006 Originally posted by Newf Stimpson: I always thought it was Jaco (rhymes with taco) Pastor-e-us. Then again I could (likely) be wrong.That is correct. I am amazed at how many bass players I hear mispronounce his name. "Yaco", "Jayco", "Jacko" are the common first name catastrophes. The last name is an adventure of similar proportions. What really makes me laugh is when I say it back to them correctly and they continue to pronounce it wrong. Whatever. It's not me that sounds like a complete jackass. Another really really common name in the bass world that is mispronounced is "Alembic". I'm not really sure what's so hard about it but people have all kinds of interesting pronunciations. It's "Uh-lem-bic". Not "olypic". Not "Uh-lympic". I'm always curious where that "p" sound comes from since there is not one in the name. Also why a leading "a" would sound like an "o". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocky McDougall Posted October 13, 2006 Author Share Posted October 13, 2006 Originally posted by Phil W: Is it an accident that it rhymes with 'glorious'? I had not thought of that. If it did not originally rhyme, it does now. Thanks for the clarification, Rocky P.S. I think I will invent the "Glorious Taco" it should do well here in Texas. "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...
saxofunk Posted October 13, 2006 Share Posted October 13, 2006 Originally posted by Bumpcity: Another really really common name in the bass world that is mispronounced is "Alembic". A few years ago I hung out with this guy that amd it sound like Olympic. After several conversations I finally made the connection after he mention "Olympic" and Stanley Clarkey in the same sentence. Er... Clarke. - Matt W. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kenfxj Posted October 13, 2006 Share Posted October 13, 2006 I've heard Epiphone pronounced the same as "Epiphany". Rhymes with "Taco" and "Glorious" is the way to go. Push the button Frank. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newf Posted October 13, 2006 Share Posted October 13, 2006 Taco Glorious...sounds like a mate for Yahoo Serious. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kenfxj Posted October 13, 2006 Share Posted October 13, 2006 Now - is "taco" pronounced "tock-oh", "take-oh" or "tack-oh"? Push the button Frank. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newf Posted October 13, 2006 Share Posted October 13, 2006 Yes, nope, and nope. I hope. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wade_g Posted October 13, 2006 Share Posted October 13, 2006 Knock it off, Napoleon! Just make yourself a dang quesa-dilluh! There is a difference between Belief and Truth. Constantly searching for Truth makes your Beliefs seem believable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Kamehameha Posted October 13, 2006 Share Posted October 13, 2006 Originally posted by Newf Stimpson: I always thought it was Jaco (rhymes with taco) Pastor-e-us. Then again I could (likely) be wrong. Newf Yup, me too! That's it. When I meet anyone new, I ALWAYS get called "Macy." I AM NOT A DEPARTMENT STORE. "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...
Tom Capasso Posted October 15, 2006 Share Posted October 15, 2006 bass247 - those of us that are experienced (read: old) remember the cartoon version of Dr. Seuss' "Horton Hears A Who". The mother bird in that story shares your name, so we know how to pronounce it. 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...
King Kamehameha Posted October 15, 2006 Share Posted October 15, 2006 Oh good! But then there's the spelling..."Mazie? Mazy? Maizee? Maisy?" AHHH I THOUGHT TOO MUCH ABOUT MY NAME Never do that. Anyway, Jaco is a much prettier name than mine! I get to pretend it is mine for 2 hours a week because they call me Jaco at my band program. "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...
Davo-London Posted October 16, 2006 Share Posted October 16, 2006 Why do you think I call myself Davo???? Actually, no that's not the reason. This was created by a colleague of mine, whom I called Jimbo. Davo "We will make you bob your head whether you want to or not". - David Sisk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocky McDougall Posted October 16, 2006 Author Share Posted October 16, 2006 OK, from here on, I would appreciate being called "Rocko" Rocko AKA 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...
Newf Posted October 16, 2006 Share Posted October 16, 2006 Hmmm...Newfo? Or to mod my offline label Roddo? This is beginning to remind me of the Three Stooges. Davo, have you heard the Jimbo Song by the Reverend Horton Heat? Funny lyrics, easy bassline. Punkabilly's great! LOL, the Jimbo Song just started. LMAO! Cheers Newfo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Kamehameha Posted October 17, 2006 Share Posted October 17, 2006 Does anyone have some white dorkpants and an ugly sweater? Just kidding, I SWEAR. "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...
Newf Posted October 17, 2006 Share Posted October 17, 2006 Originally posted by bass247: Does anyone have some white dorkpants and an ugly sweater? That just gave me an 80's flashback. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Kamehameha Posted October 18, 2006 Share Posted October 18, 2006 I'm sorry to hear that. "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...
Big Red 67 Posted October 18, 2006 Share Posted October 18, 2006 Originally posted by bass247: I'm sorry to hear that. Oh masie you are corny. Big Red's Ride Blog Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Kamehameha Posted October 18, 2006 Share Posted October 18, 2006 Corny? Mmmm well I probably get that from my bass teacher. I thought I was rather nutty, myself. "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...
Gruuve Posted October 19, 2006 Share Posted October 19, 2006 Just in case you guys aren't aware...there's a deal with creating a park in Florida named after Jaco: http://www.jacopastoriuspark.org/ Do indeed send your feedback to City Council! Dave Old bass players never die, they just buy lighter rigs. - Tom Capasso, 11/9/2006 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocky McDougall Posted October 19, 2006 Author Share Posted October 19, 2006 I do have a great appreciation for Jaco's life and accpmplishments. I am working hard to play some of his stuff even now. I was curious, do any of you know what happened the bouncer from the nightclub after he killed Jaco. Not that it really matters anymore, I'm just curious how it might have changed his life. 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...
Rocky McDougall Posted October 19, 2006 Author Share Posted October 19, 2006 Another thought ! Does anyone know the extent of Jaco's formal music training? Did he attend any music schools, training etc? Did he read music well, how deep was his theory knowledge? I do have one recording where I think he was playing piano. Just cuious. 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...
Chad Thorne Posted October 19, 2006 Share Posted October 19, 2006 Originally posted by Rocky3840: ...I was curious, do any of you know what happened the bouncer from the nightclub after he killed Jaco. Not that it really matters anymore, I'm just curious how it might have changed his life. Rocky Just read jaco's bio on Wikipedia. The guy did four months for the beating, that's all I know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gruuve Posted October 19, 2006 Share Posted October 19, 2006 Rocky: As I understand from the "Modern Electric Bass" video with Jaco, he originally played by ear. He however realized the limitations that placed on him, and put considerable study into learning to read standard notation and understanding music theory. I don't know if any of the music training was formal or not. Anyway, that's what he said...to what extent that was accurate is anyone's guess, to be honest. Dave Old bass players never die, they just buy lighter rigs. - Tom Capasso, 11/9/2006 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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