uncle psychosis Posted May 6, 2012 Share Posted May 6, 2012 Hey folks I'm on a total Motown trip at the moment and really getting into the basslines...so what are your favourites? I think my favourite is probably "You Just Keep Me Hanging On"...but I'm open to persuasion! [media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KKQbcJyVKR0[/media] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarky Posted May 6, 2012 Share Posted May 6, 2012 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5pVM00eoohI Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarky Posted May 6, 2012 Share Posted May 6, 2012 or http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H-kA3UtBj4M Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EssentialTension Posted May 6, 2012 Share Posted May 6, 2012 For the repeated riff: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R-Tfm70dL5s Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EssentialTension Posted May 6, 2012 Share Posted May 6, 2012 ... and this one; http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gdqtmnd2T0U Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EssentialTension Posted May 6, 2012 Share Posted May 6, 2012 (edited) Hey, I don't have a favourite, I have lots: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xBCpcSvxYeo& Edited May 6, 2012 by EssentialTension Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EssentialTension Posted May 6, 2012 Share Posted May 6, 2012 (edited) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q4wSZ2IpULo& Edited May 6, 2012 by EssentialTension Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EssentialTension Posted May 6, 2012 Share Posted May 6, 2012 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wp05C4q9SsE& Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EssentialTension Posted May 6, 2012 Share Posted May 6, 2012 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s3Q80mk7bxE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EssentialTension Posted May 6, 2012 Share Posted May 6, 2012 I'll stop now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gjones Posted May 6, 2012 Share Posted May 6, 2012 If you're into Motown at the moment watch this, you'll love it [url="http://www.youtube.com/movie?v=XI4w8lupUlk&ob=av1n&feature=mv_sr"]http://www.youtube.com/movie?v=XI4w8lupUlk&ob=av1n&feature=mv_sr[/url] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uncle psychosis Posted May 6, 2012 Author Share Posted May 6, 2012 [quote name='gjones' timestamp='1336334240' post='1644200'] If you're into Motown at the moment watch this, you'll love it [url="http://www.youtube.com/movie?v=XI4w8lupUlk&ob=av1n&feature=mv_sr"]http://www.youtube.c...n&feature=mv_sr[/url] [/quote] I've got it on DVD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bubinga5 Posted May 6, 2012 Share Posted May 6, 2012 i was looking for Stevie Wonders i was made to love her but but couldnt find it.. this is not really Motown... but its prob the best bass playing ever played on a record.... this guy is the master... imo.. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YLUh70zp0LE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deepbass5 Posted May 6, 2012 Share Posted May 6, 2012 Probably this one http://youtu.be/8roidAxzNzU Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGreek Posted May 6, 2012 Share Posted May 6, 2012 [quote name='EssentialTension' timestamp='1336334111' post='1644196'] [media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s3Q80mk7bxE[/media] [/quote] Not sure if it's my favourite (can anybody narrow it down to one?) but definitely a great bassline.. Another great line: [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gxkx-D4veNk"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gxkx-D4veNk[/url] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bubinga5 Posted May 6, 2012 Share Posted May 6, 2012 (edited) i was getting a little annoyed that i couldnt find this track.. my sister just sent me this,...... my sister knows more than anyone in this world about soul and funk....this is some great bass playing from James Jamerson.... good sister.. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gDGsIRR-hfA Edited May 6, 2012 by bubinga5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodster909 Posted May 6, 2012 Share Posted May 6, 2012 so many gorgeous b lines to choose from on Motown [media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lhH-iNk1ZV8[/media] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roland Rock Posted May 6, 2012 Share Posted May 6, 2012 From this cracking early Stevie album, I love this bassline: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dM0U2NLg4vY Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leschirons Posted May 6, 2012 Share Posted May 6, 2012 Tears of a clown, Smokey Robinson & the Miracles for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discreet Posted May 6, 2012 Share Posted May 6, 2012 (edited) [quote name='leschirons' timestamp='1336336544' post='1644243'] Tears of a clown, Smokey Robinson & the Miracles for me. [/quote] Plus about a billion. [media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zww7FQILQec[/media] Perhaps this thread should be, 'What's your favourite Jamerson bass line'... Edited May 6, 2012 by discreet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gjones Posted May 6, 2012 Share Posted May 6, 2012 [quote name='bubinga5' timestamp='1336335368' post='1644217'] i was getting a little annoyed that i couldnt find this track.. my sister just sent me this,...... my sister knows more than anyone in this world about soul and funk....this is some great bass playing from James Jamerson.... good sister.. [media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gDGsIRR-hfA[/media] [/quote] Oh Mamma, this is great. And the bass played with just one finger. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nick Posted May 6, 2012 Share Posted May 6, 2012 (edited) You could hang your clothes out on this bassline. [media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EDg3KZGeWxo[/media] Babbitt in the pocket [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mKLqmPk-9IA"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mKLqmPk-9IA[/url] Edited May 6, 2012 by nick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve-soar Posted May 6, 2012 Share Posted May 6, 2012 [quote name='discreet' timestamp='1336337154' post='1644260'] Plus about a billion. [media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zww7FQILQec[/media] Perhaps this thread should be, 'What's your favourite Jamerson bass line'... [/quote]This is one of the finest recorded songs ever. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EssentialTension Posted May 6, 2012 Share Posted May 6, 2012 [quote name='discreet' timestamp='1336337154' post='1644260'] Perhaps this thread should be, 'What's your favourite Jamerson bass line'... [/quote] Well, we've got at least four bassists on here so far (five if you count Carol Kaye). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike257 Posted May 6, 2012 Share Posted May 6, 2012 Can't believe "Ain't No Mountain High Enough" is yet to make an appearance here! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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