Gamble Posted April 20, 2008 Share Posted April 20, 2008 Just mooching about on Youtube earlier and remembered that I should really check out some Stanley Clarke, so I did. Just watched one vid (a live version of Lopsy Lou, looked pretty damn old!) and really liked it. I know that's on his self titled album but wondered if that would be the best place to start. Can anyone suggest a "classic" Stanley Clarke album for me to get my teeth into? I think there's been a similar thread recently, but if anyone wants to suggest other iconic bass players that I should know about (and THE album they're prominent on) it would be appreciated. I'm in a funky mood right now, so anything in that area would be warmly welcomed! Cheers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lee650 Posted April 20, 2008 Share Posted April 20, 2008 (edited) Hi mate The one to get is "school days" its his most famous(and third i think) he,s got millions of albums out though and ive got most of them, they do tend to get a bit samey after a while so any greatest hits cd might be a good place to start. very inspirational stuff though still love him i just wish he'd play bass i do acually prefer his double bass playing which is amazing, oh an "journey to love" is a good un as well. Im actually between houses at the mo and all my cds are in storage, otherwise id sort something for you, ill let you know when ive access to them again. As far as iconic bass players its a bit late and im off to bed, im sure you;ll be drowned in threads by tomorrow, but some of my favourites include "Abraham laboriel", "Louis johnson", "Larry graham", "Anthony jackson", "Will lee" and you already know about "marcus miller" a lot f these guys were the pioneers of funk bass as we know it, happy listening. All the best- lee Oh and dont forget "bernard edwards" he's the greatest!!!!!!! Just mooching about on Youtube earlier and remembered that I should really check out some Stanley Clarke, so I did. Just watched one vid (a live version of Lopsy Lou, looked pretty damn old!) and really liked it. I know that's on his self titled album but wondered if that would be the best place to start. Can anyone suggest a "classic" Stanley Clarke album for me to get my teeth into? I think there's been a similar thread recently, but if anyone wants to suggest other iconic bass players that I should know about (and THE album they're prominent on) it would be appreciated. I'm in a funky mood right now, so anything in that area would be warmly welcomed! Cheers! [/quote] Edited April 20, 2008 by lee650 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Golchen Posted April 20, 2008 Share Posted April 20, 2008 I have a lot of SC. It's a bit of a left field choice but my favorite is 'Find out'. More song oriented than most of his and I just love the amazing bass tone. Always been a big fan of Return to forever's 'Romantic warrior', but as real 70's jazz fusion it's not everyone's thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bilbo Posted April 20, 2008 Share Posted April 20, 2008 If you get School Days and Journey To Love, you've pretty much heard Stanley Clarke. Personally, I think he is overated and much of his product has dated badly. But I know I am in a minority so you may want to check out some other people's responses! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
molan Posted April 20, 2008 Share Posted April 20, 2008 I quite like East River Drive - probably in a bit of a minority here but I find some of the earlier stuff sounding a bit dated. Mind you ERD must be 15 years old already! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6stringbassist Posted April 20, 2008 Share Posted April 20, 2008 My favourite is definitely 'If this bass could only talk', it seems to be the most consistent album, some of his albums are a bit of a mixed bag, some funk, a bit of jazz played on upright, a solo upright song, even some poetry on one of his albums, so you might only like a couple of tracks, obviously depending on your musical tastes. I'd 'If this bass' is one of my top 10 bass albums. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Funk Posted April 20, 2008 Share Posted April 20, 2008 I've got about 5 or 6 but I can't remember what any of them are called or which songs are on which. I find that on some of his albums there's only one song on the album I can listen to. As someone said earlier, my favourite Stanley Clarke stuff is on the three 'classic line-up' Return To Forever albums. Yes, it's self-indulgent and some of it is silly but I do enjoy it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikey D Posted April 20, 2008 Share Posted April 20, 2008 My favourite (Apart from the classic School Days), is the Vertu album from about 2000. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gamble Posted April 20, 2008 Author Share Posted April 20, 2008 [url="http://www.amazon.co.uk/Original-Album-Classics-Stanley-Clarke/dp/tracks/B000UH8BTA/ref=dp_tracks_all_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1208709315&sr=8-6#disc_1"]http://www.amazon.co.uk/Original-Album-Cla...p;sr=8-6#disc_1[/url] How's about this for a starting point? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Funk Posted April 20, 2008 Share Posted April 20, 2008 Damn it. I paid so much more for my CDs! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
molan Posted April 20, 2008 Share Posted April 20, 2008 [quote name='6stringbassist' post='180965' date='Apr 20 2008, 12:14 PM']My favourite is definitely 'If this bass could only talk', it seems to be the most consistent album, some of his albums are a bit of a mixed bag, some funk, a bit of jazz played on upright, a solo upright song, even some poetry on one of his albums, so you might only like a couple of tracks, obviously depending on your musical tastes. I'd 'If this bass' is one of my top 10 bass albums.[/quote] Ooh, I forgot that one, that's my other fave Stan album. Isn't he over playing the Jazz Cafe soon? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alun Posted April 20, 2008 Share Posted April 20, 2008 [quote name='Mikey D' post='181113' date='Apr 20 2008, 04:22 PM']My favourite (Apart from the classic School Days), is the Vertu album from about 2000.[/quote] Good choice, especially for people coming from a rock background. What I've heard of the new one Toys of Men sounds promising too. Cheers Alun Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johngh Posted April 21, 2008 Share Posted April 21, 2008 Rock Pebbles Sand is a good one, also East River Drive. I've just bought Toys of Men and dont like it at all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted April 21, 2008 Share Posted April 21, 2008 [quote name='molan' post='181302' date='Apr 20 2008, 08:20 PM']Isn't he over playing the Jazz Cafe soon?[/quote] Y'know, when I first glanced at that I was sure it said "Isn't he [i]overplaying at[/i] the Jazz Cafe soon?" :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guyl Posted April 21, 2008 Share Posted April 21, 2008 [quote name='Rich' post='181748' date='Apr 21 2008, 12:48 PM']Y'know, when I first glanced at that I was sure it said "Isn't he [i]overplaying at[/i] the Jazz Cafe soon?" :lol:[/quote] Ha Ha! Possibly both! Stanley Clarke is an innovator - some of his early stuff might sound dated now, but back in it's day it was imaginative and original and paved the way for loads of modern players. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grand Puba Posted April 22, 2008 Share Posted April 22, 2008 [quote name='molan' post='181302' date='Apr 20 2008, 08:20 PM']Ooh, I forgot that one, that's my other fave Stan album. Isn't he over playing the Jazz Cafe soon?[/quote] I wrote a post about this and it is located [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?s=&showtopic=12143&view=findpost&p=127767"]here[/url]. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lee650 Posted April 22, 2008 Share Posted April 22, 2008 Very true!! There wouldnt be a victor, without stanley, i really love his slapping though . Here's to mr Clarke Keep enjoying the music everyone-LEE Ha Ha! Possibly both! Stanley Clarke is an innovator - some of his early stuff might sound dated now, but back in it's day it was imaginative and original and paved the way for loads of modern players. [/quote] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bilbo Posted April 23, 2008 Share Posted April 23, 2008 Was he an innovator? I heard little more than a Larry Graham thing with a bit more speed but a lot less funk. I did enjoy some of the Chick Corea/RTF stuff but I just thought his bass playing never really gelled for me - too clunky. I actually preferred his upright playing but thought his electric playing was heavy-handed (i.e. clunky). After the first two LPs I mentioned above, I thought he was just endlessly repeating himself (like me, I guess ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Telebass Posted April 23, 2008 Share Posted April 23, 2008 Lopsy Lu from the eponymous album, 1974. Classic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lenny B Posted April 23, 2008 Share Posted April 23, 2008 Live 76/77 (i think - was never great with dates) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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