thumbo Posted June 27, 2007 Posted June 27, 2007 Schism by Tool is packed full of great bass lines. I can't pick just one bass line, i find it too hard, so I say ALL the bass lines in Schism. Quote
bass_in_ya_face Posted June 27, 2007 Posted June 27, 2007 Rio - Duran Duran Ressurection Joe - The Cult (Utterly fantastic) Peaches - Stranglers New Years Day (Apparently taken from Adam Clayton's attempt at playing Fade to Grey by Visage) and an an obscure one "When The Scream Subsides" - Ultravox (Chris Cross I believe) Quote
bass_in_ya_face Posted June 27, 2007 Posted June 27, 2007 [quote name='neilb' post='23914' date='Jun 27 2007, 10:29 AM']Glittering Prize - Simple Minds. Played by one of the most under rated players, Derek Forbes.[/quote] Love 'Colours Fly and Catherine Wheel' by SM and Derek Forbes. Quote
anti-barbie Posted June 27, 2007 Posted June 27, 2007 I'm always going to be biased towards the first three i ever learned to play Black Night Jailbreak Message in a bottle Quote
dr.funk Posted June 27, 2007 Posted June 27, 2007 [quote name='Josh' post='23337' date='Jun 26 2007, 01:55 AM']If You Want Me to Stay - Sly & The Family Stone, just a great muted funk line.[/quote] Ahh great choice! Speaking of endurance the end of Bullet in the head is worthy for that (RATM) Billie Jean - Michael Jackson Quote
paul, the Posted June 27, 2007 Posted June 27, 2007 I don't mean to impose, but... [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K-9SZ3vwpEw"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K-9SZ3vwpEw[/url] [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KMqQ58PQE-o"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KMqQ58PQE-o[/url] Quote
BigRedX Posted June 27, 2007 Posted June 27, 2007 "Life In Tokyo" by Japan (actually pretty much anything from the "Quiet Life" album but this is the most perfect) "Choreograohy" by Modern Eon "Love Will Tear Us Apart" by Joy Division (I also like Pino's take on this even though overall the Paul Young version is a bit lame really) "Shake Like Judy Says" by Furniture "Bug Powder Dust" by Bomb The Bass Quote
Lfalex v1.1 Posted June 27, 2007 Posted June 27, 2007 [quote name='dabootsy' post='23760' date='Jun 26 2007, 09:31 PM']bryan ferry kiss and tell is a great bassline from Marcus miller[/quote] I've loved that since before I'd even thought of picking up a bass! A taste of things to come. I didn't know it was MM playing it, though! My 2pence; Jump into the fire (Harry Nilsson); Herbie Flowers. He de-tunes his open E down to about C whilst syncopating. Unbelieveable. This is the picture (Peter Gabriel); Bill Laswell Babooshka (Kate Bush); John Giblin- Fretless players, have a listen and weep! Quote
Chezz55 Posted June 27, 2007 Posted June 27, 2007 Little Feat - 'Spanish Moon': Kenny Gradney just grooves on this track. Greg Lake Band - 'Love You Too Much' and '21st Century Schizoid Man': Trevor Barry doing exactly what's necessary. Peggy Lee = 'Fever': Don't know who played it but it's the sexiest bass line ever recorded. And three by the Ox: 'Won't Get Fooled Again', 'My Generation' and 'Call Me Lightning' Quote
tempo Posted June 27, 2007 Posted June 27, 2007 Mmm.. My faves are; YYZ/Freewill/Digital Man/Middetown Dreams- Rush Save a Prayer/Rio- Duran Duran Lemon Song/Gallows Pole- Led Zepp Disposition/Schism/Right in Two- Tool Love Foolosophy/Too Young To Die/Runaway- Jamiroquai Silly Love Songs/Paper Back Writer- Sir Paul. Running Free/The Trooper- Maiden Cold Cold Heart- Nora Jones Prototype- Outkast Distance- All saints (think its Stu Zender) Turn It On- Level 42. Reach Out/Bernadette- Four Tops Lovesong/Lovecats- The Cure Money/Hey You/Time- Floyd Could You be Loved/Waiting in Vain- Bob Marley & The Wailers Quote
paul, the Posted June 27, 2007 Posted June 27, 2007 Oh, it was the "Under The Bridge," the melodic bassline by Flea that really got me thinking I'm on to a winner owning a bass. Quote
bass_in_ya_face Posted June 28, 2007 Posted June 28, 2007 [quote name='dabootsy' post='23760' date='Jun 26 2007, 09:31 PM']bryan ferry kiss and tell is a great bassline from Marcus miller[/quote] Cracking track, didn't know he played bass on it. I know Johnny Marr was playing with him around that time on lead. Quote
Musky Posted June 28, 2007 Posted June 28, 2007 [quote name='silverfoxnik' post='23055' date='Jun 25 2007, 03:46 PM']First to spring to mind were these: Good Times - Chic Sir Duke/I Wish - Steve Wonder but in some ways, maybe it's easier to identify amazing basslines in funk/soul etc. As something from a completely different genre, how about: [b]Walk On The Wild Side - Lou Reed [/b] A totally sublime and brilliant bassline by Herbie Flowers...[/quote] I was working my way backwards through this thread and couldn't believe no one had mentioned Walk on the Wild Side, until I found silverfoxnik had got in there right at the start. Herbie Flowers line absolutely makes this song and is instantly recognisable, which to my mind makes it a winner. And I'm not even much of a fan of Lou Reed. Quote
rohan Posted June 28, 2007 Posted June 28, 2007 New model Army - vengeance the opening bass riff NWA - express yourself Incubus - are you in? Alexisonfire - Accidents (the bass riff in the m8) Quote
bass_in_ya_face Posted June 28, 2007 Posted June 28, 2007 [quote name='rohan' post='24379' date='Jun 28 2007, 12:39 PM']New model Army - vengeance the opening bass riff NWA - express yourself Incubus - are you in? Alexisonfire - Accidents (the bass riff in the m8)[/quote] Just played NMA Vengeance on my IPOD after your post, fantastic isn't it? All the early NMA is fantastic...sadly I think the bass player (Stu Morrow?) was plastering or something I read on the net. Quote
Hutton Posted June 28, 2007 Posted June 28, 2007 [quote name='dlloyd' post='24421' date='Jun 28 2007, 01:56 PM']I haven't seen Marvin's [i]What's Goin On[/i] yet... I must have missed it.[/quote] Hamster posted it back on page 1. It's a great line. I would have chosen it if it hadn't already been posted. Quote
Hamster Posted June 28, 2007 Posted June 28, 2007 Ok, call me a Mowtown junkie, but I love the bass line on this one too Do I Do, again Mr Stevie Wonder - I love Nathan Watts! [url="http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=o0pZ1FoUt9g"]http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=o0pZ1FoUt9g[/url] Hamster Quote
paul, the Posted June 29, 2007 Posted June 29, 2007 [quote name='dlloyd' post='24421' date='Jun 28 2007, 01:56 PM']Four Tops [i]Seven Rooms of Gloom[/i] (Jamerson)[/quote] I don't think I've heard this song. Quote
pete.young Posted June 29, 2007 Posted June 29, 2007 Some happy memories here. A couple to add to the growing pile: Dancin in the Moonlight - Thin Lizzy I'm gonna tear your playhouse down - Pino on Paul Young's version Come on, come over - Jaco at his most metronomic Two Tribes - Frankie Goes To Hollywood. Would I be right in thinking that this was the great Norman Watt-Roy again? Quote
Golchen Posted June 29, 2007 Posted June 29, 2007 I'm another big fan of Good Times. Another one that jumped out and clubbed me over the head first time I heard it was RHCP's Higher ground. Quote
lowhand_mike Posted June 29, 2007 Posted June 29, 2007 (edited) [quote name='Dillsfretless' post='24760' date='Jun 29 2007, 10:49 AM']I'm another big fan of Good Times. Another one that jumped out and clubbed me over the head first time I heard it was RHCP's Higher ground.[/quote] i'll see your higher ground and raise you with Naked in the rain. oh just remembered some old indie stuff, anyone remember a band called Sensless things? they had some really good bass lines in there, Bassist was Morgan Nicholls, most notable songs were Got it at the delmar and It's Cool to hang out with your Ex. couldn't find them on youtube but found this which has quite a cool line too [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q3YUFhjR3wM"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q3YUFhjR3wM[/url] a few nice cameos in there most notable is John Peel. Edited June 29, 2007 by lowhand_mike Quote
dazco Posted June 29, 2007 Posted June 29, 2007 [quote name='bass_in_ya_face' post='24392' date='Jun 28 2007, 12:51 PM']Just played NMA Vengeance on my IPOD after your post, fantastic isn't it? All the early NMA is fantastic...sadly I think the bass player (Stu Morrow?) was plastering or something I read on the net.[/quote] Stuart Morrow has a new band, will post a link when I get home. I nominated him for my "best under rated bassplayer" in another thread. He was fantastic Quote
simon1964 Posted June 29, 2007 Posted June 29, 2007 I'm surprised Town Called Malice hasn't got a mention. How about Paul Simonon on London Calling? -The first bassline I ever wanted to learn (many years ago!) And Soul to Squeeze - RHCP. Flea at his funky, melodic best. Quote
Scorchin Posted June 29, 2007 Author Posted June 29, 2007 One more to add: RHCP - Higher Ground (I know Stevie Wonder did the original, but better quality recordings exist of flea producing that sweat funky sound) Quote
nick Posted June 29, 2007 Posted June 29, 2007 "This Charming Man" - The Smiths "Theme for Great Cities" - Simple Minds? Quote
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