allighatt0r Posted March 5, 2008 Share Posted March 5, 2008 (edited) I used to listen to Black Betty when i was young ( i still am young... i just mean younger. ) And loved it for just the great rock kinda sound, and the time signature changes ( i didn't know that that was what they actually were, i just noticed them. ) But i hadn't listened to that song since learning to play the bass, until recently... and when it got to the crazy fast tempo bit, i could have fainted... [url="http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=lMLnDuzgkjo"]Youtube Link[/url] If I ever learn to play that part well, i will consider myself a good bassist. What songs have made you guys and girls feel the same? (or similar?) Edited March 5, 2008 by allighatt0r Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sticker Posted March 5, 2008 Share Posted March 5, 2008 "Hit me with your rhythym stick" ... if I could play that I'd be a very happy chappy indeed ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moody Posted March 5, 2008 Share Posted March 5, 2008 Bernadette - The Four Tops, probably a bit predictable, but thats one I aspire too... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh Posted March 5, 2008 Share Posted March 5, 2008 (edited) Anything by Michael Manring, I doubt that there are many covers of his stuff, it's far too unique and just flows out of him. Edited March 5, 2008 by Josh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bilbo Posted March 5, 2008 Share Posted March 5, 2008 (edited) 'Techno' by John Scofield (Darryl 'The Munch' Jones on bass) Bb Bb Ab Ab F F Ab Ab Db Db Db Db (sixteenths at around 140 bpm). I can play 'Donna Lee' but I can't play that single repeating bar evenly! (its the opening line so you could probably hear it on Amazon for free!) Edited March 5, 2008 by bilbo230763 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
umph Posted March 5, 2008 Share Posted March 5, 2008 i just wish my tapping and slap were more up to scratch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jakenewmanbass Posted March 5, 2008 Share Posted March 5, 2008 [quote name='bilbo230763' post='151827' date='Mar 5 2008, 05:20 PM']'Techno' by John Scofield (Darryl 'The Munch' Jones on bass) Bb Bb Ab Ab F F Ab Ab Db Db Db Db (sixteenths at around 140 bpm). I can play 'Donna Lee' but I can't play that single repeating bar evenly! (its the opening line so you could probably hear it on Amazon for free!)[/quote] spectacular isn't it, one of my favourite Schofield albums. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wombatboter Posted March 5, 2008 Share Posted March 5, 2008 Joe Frazier- Jeff Berlin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markytbass Posted March 5, 2008 Share Posted March 5, 2008 +1 for Rhythm Stick I think it's an amazing bass line. I can play the first 2 bars and thats it. I also like doing slap, although not to well. I'd like to learn Tommy the Cat or The Awakenings by Les Claypool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hit&Run Posted March 5, 2008 Share Posted March 5, 2008 [quote name='allighatt0r' post='151718' date='Mar 5 2008, 01:53 PM']I used to listen to Black Betty when i was young ( i still am young... i just mean younger. ) And loved it for just the great rock kinda sound, and the time signature changes ( i didn't know that that was what they actually were, i just noticed them. ) But i hadn't listened to that song since learning to play the bass, until recently... and when it got to the crazy fast tempo bit, i could have fainted... [url="http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=lMLnDuzgkjo"]Youtube Link[/url] If I ever learn to play that part well, i will consider myself a good bassist. What songs have made you guys and girls feel the same? (or similar?)[/quote] That's a funny video. Were RamJam some kind of proto village people? And why's Jimmy Page clapping like a fool in the background? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allighatt0r Posted March 5, 2008 Author Share Posted March 5, 2008 [quote name='Hit&Run' post='151929' date='Mar 5 2008, 06:35 PM']That's a funny video. Were RamJam some kind of proto village people? And why's Jimmy Page clapping like a fool in the background?[/quote] I honestly don't know... I wonder if they ever bothered making other songs... they obviously deserved to be more than one hit wonders I didn't notice Jimmy before... I'll have to watch and take a closer look... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johngh Posted March 5, 2008 Share Posted March 5, 2008 YYZ by Rush, I can play some Rush stuff, but I've never had the time to figure this one out. However the wife is off to Brazil for a month to see her folks in two weeks time, so I'm going to crack this tune while she is away ! +1 for Rhythm Stick as well, very tricky ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wombatboter Posted March 5, 2008 Share Posted March 5, 2008 [quote name='markytbass' post='151924' date='Mar 5 2008, 07:30 PM']+1 for Rhythm Stick I think it's an amazing bass line. I can play the first 2 bars and thats it. I also like doing slap, although not to well. I'd like to learn Tommy the Cat or The Awakenings by Les Claypool.[/quote] The Awakening is originally by The Reddings... [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2QFv4nq9n9w"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2QFv4nq9n9w[/url] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnnylager Posted March 5, 2008 Share Posted March 5, 2008 (edited) [quote name='markytbass' post='151924' date='Mar 5 2008, 06:30 PM']+1 for Rhythm Stick I think it's an amazing bass line. I can play the first 2 bars and thats it. I also like doing slap, although not to well. I'd like to learn Tommy the Cat or The Awakenings by Les Claypool.[/quote] +1 for all the above, and [url="http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=U4eY59blvSM"]this[/url] I lose it half way! Edited March 5, 2008 by johnnylager Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markytbass Posted March 5, 2008 Share Posted March 5, 2008 [quote]The Awakening is originally by The Reddings...[/quote] Thanks for that, I noticed that Primus do short snippits of covers. Master of Puppets is one I can think of, there is a Youtube video of it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul, the Posted March 6, 2008 Share Posted March 6, 2008 I like to pretend I can play For Once In My Life. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bass_In_Yer_Face Posted March 6, 2008 Share Posted March 6, 2008 [quote name='allighatt0r' post='151933' date='Mar 5 2008, 06:43 PM']I honestly don't know... I wonder if they ever bothered making other songs... they obviously deserved to be more than one hit wonders I didn't notice Jimmy before... I'll have to watch and take a closer look...[/quote] May I recommend listening to the Spiderbait version of 'Black Betty' and hold onto your ears Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bass_In_Yer_Face Posted March 6, 2008 Share Posted March 6, 2008 [quote name='Johngh' post='151936' date='Mar 5 2008, 06:47 PM']YYZ by Rush, I can play some Rush stuff, but I've never had the time to figure this one out. However the wife is off to Brazil for a month to see her folks in two weeks time, so I'm going to crack this tune while she is away ! +1 for Rhythm Stick as well, very tricky ![/quote] Oh man YYZ. What a track. My tutor couldn't even get all the way through that! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigBeefChief Posted March 6, 2008 Share Posted March 6, 2008 Silly Love Songs - Wings I just always f*ck it up. Just can't get the feel of it. Can't even hum it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allighatt0r Posted March 6, 2008 Author Share Posted March 6, 2008 [quote name='Bass_In_Yer_Face' post='152224' date='Mar 6 2008, 10:24 AM']May I recommend listening to the Spiderbait version of 'Black Betty' and hold onto your ears[/quote] Yeah I've heard it. I love the car chase! Banjos are so rock and roll. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bass-ic Posted March 6, 2008 Share Posted March 6, 2008 I would be happy to be able to play anything right now, but +1 on Rush, and recently i was listening to 'its my life' Talk Talk. Matt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnnylager Posted March 6, 2008 Share Posted March 6, 2008 My own songs properly every time would be handy. Thank the Lord for muscle memory. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karlbbb Posted March 6, 2008 Share Posted March 6, 2008 The whole of the "Career Suicide" album by A Wilhelm Scream. Their new bassist is amazing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Fudge Posted March 6, 2008 Share Posted March 6, 2008 (edited) My love of all things Rush and Geddy Lee inspired me to play bass ( already a guitarist ) about 15 years ago So his lines were my main motivation. Now being in a cover band for 12 years has really been worth it's weight in gold. We decided to play Rhythm stick and it literally broke my arm. Then I discovered I was not really anywhere near years later when I discovered Norms link below. Scroll down, it really helped me and perhaps I'm 90% on a good night. [url="http://www.theblockheads.com/audio_video.php"]http://www.theblockheads.com/audio_video.php[/url] The next clip is my "homework" at the moment. I've been a bit of a rock guitar player and folkish player 20 years+. This is a whole new technique for me ( I use my little finger a lot, one of those self taught bad habits I suppose) any way this tune is driving me (and my wife) mental at the moment. How far have I got? about 2% [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BQnhQ0qDmlE"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BQnhQ0qDmlE[/url] Edited March 6, 2008 by Mr Fudge Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc B Posted March 6, 2008 Share Posted March 6, 2008 Time's Up by Living Colour I don't have a hope in hell of managing it but it's nice to dream. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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