leschirons Posted November 3, 2014 Share Posted November 3, 2014 (edited) Groove. Now there's a word that gets used a lot by bass players and drummers. So, what is the one song that really sums it up for you? I'm interested to find out if groove actually means different things to different people or whether we all agree on what it is but simply feel it in different music. For me, the song is not even one I particularly think is great but this is about "the groove" so, with a simple (but very well played) bass line, a little percussion, 3 chords on the keyboards and a few other bits 'n' pieces, it's Paradise by Sade' http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-KuKmjikoQc Edited November 3, 2014 by leschirons Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTUK Posted November 4, 2014 Share Posted November 4, 2014 I'd offer Toto's Georgie Porgie live version as one that many would know but my next project band is going to be based around this sort of thing [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pDFersmE8QU"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pDFersmE8QU[/url] as if ever I waver decding to do it...this gets me back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikanHannille Posted November 4, 2014 Share Posted November 4, 2014 This is for me what groove is. http://youtu.be/TguVKVwqrwU Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lowdown Posted November 4, 2014 Share Posted November 4, 2014 (edited) Lordy Lordy, I wouldn't know where to start with this. So many over the years. Today's choice would be anything from the 'Nightfly' album (Mr Donald Fagen). Tomorrows choice would more than likely be different. Edited November 4, 2014 by lowdown Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FuNkShUi Posted November 4, 2014 Share Posted November 4, 2014 (edited) The Roots - The Seed 2.0 Really simple bassline, but i love it Edit: Anything By Jamiroquai with Stuart Zender at the helm had groove IMO Edited November 4, 2014 by FuNkShUi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul_5 Posted November 4, 2014 Share Posted November 4, 2014 [quote name='FuNkShUi' timestamp='1415109500' post='2596745'] Edit: Anything By Jamiroquai with Stuart Zender at the helm had groove IMO [/quote] This. My nomination would be "Chameleon" on Herbie [i]Hancock's Headhunters[/i]. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Jack Posted November 4, 2014 Share Posted November 4, 2014 Well, logically I suppose it has to be http://youtu.be/kQbpyrRM1S4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conan Posted November 4, 2014 Share Posted November 4, 2014 Don't get no groovier than this... [url="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ynfk7izWNE8"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ynfk7izWNE8[/url] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lojo Posted November 4, 2014 Share Posted November 4, 2014 (edited) For me , groove can be straight as can be ... [media]http://youtu.be/2xwL-7fKKUE[/media] or something like this (edit) .... http://youtu.be/MnOVbMFiGVg or even played on a guitar [media]http://youtu.be/6RSeVuN0apM[/media] Then theres all the great cool funky stuff Edited November 4, 2014 by lojo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesBass Posted November 4, 2014 Share Posted November 4, 2014 Can. Of. Worms But, as a good definition of groove, I'd say Pino's playing on Voodoo by D'Angelo is as pretty good as you'll get. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lojo Posted November 4, 2014 Share Posted November 4, 2014 [quote name='leschirons' timestamp='1415047681' post='2596145'] what is the one song [/quote] Sorry impossible, your Sade song is a great one though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lozz196 Posted November 4, 2014 Share Posted November 4, 2014 Billie Jean Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassnut62 Posted November 4, 2014 Share Posted November 4, 2014 (edited) Defo a can of worms here....anyway here's my two penny's worth........ Poet by Sly Stone.....it's such a sexy groove and has some of the best lyrics ever written about being an artist IMO. I love the rising high-on-neck bass line (or maybe it's an octave down guitar) towards the end of the song. [media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DtPZhq58nwQ[/media] In case you're wondering what he's actually saying, here are the lyrics: [center]My only weapon is my pen[/center] [center][color=#000000][font=Verdana, Arial][size=3]And the frame of mind I'm in.[/size][/font][/color][/center] [center][color=#000000][font=Verdana, Arial][size=3]I'm a songwriter, A poet.[/size][/font][/color][/center] [center][color=#000000][font=Verdana, Arial][size=3]I'm a songwriter, A poet.[/size][/font][/color][/center] [center][color=#000000][font=Verdana, Arial][size=3]And the things I flash on Everyday[/size][/font][/color][/center] [center][color=#000000][font=Verdana, Arial][size=3]They all reflect In what I say.[/size][/font][/color][/center] [center][color=#000000][font=Verdana, Arial][size=3]I'm a songwriter I'm a poet[/size][/font][/color][/center] [center][color=#000000][font=Verdana, Arial][size=3]I'm a songwriter, Oh yeh a poet.[/size][/font][/color][/center] Edited November 4, 2014 by Bassnut62 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leschirons Posted November 4, 2014 Author Share Posted November 4, 2014 Well, looking at the replies so far (I wasn't familiar with two suggestions but have just listened to them) we're all sitting on the same bus at the moment. Every one of the choices makes you need to tap feet / hands / bob your head and just generally move and get into it. I had expected to come across a few that might make me ask "where's the groove in this?" as some folks may view things differently but, not yet so maybe groove is a universal thing that we all agree on after all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raslee Posted November 4, 2014 Share Posted November 4, 2014 Sit back, close your eyes and enjoy the groove: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LbRk4apS6jA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xilddx Posted November 4, 2014 Share Posted November 4, 2014 Haha! I love Ozric Tentacles! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ob9sDpmRuqc and .. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GSpRha7e404 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miles'tone Posted November 4, 2014 Share Posted November 4, 2014 The one song that has shaped my 2014 and the groove that has inspired me, after discovering the band here on BC, is: THE ENTRANCE BAND - FINE FLOW - DALLAS TX: http://youtu.be/1w95c6g0UNk They also released a cool instrumental version: The Entrance Band-Fine Flow (Instrumental): http://youtu.be/GIlojfL2vIM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miles'tone Posted November 4, 2014 Share Posted November 4, 2014 [quote name='Raslee' timestamp='1415134305' post='2597152'] Sit back, close your eyes and enjoy the groove: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LbRk4apS6jA [/quote] Niiice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bilbo Posted November 5, 2014 Share Posted November 5, 2014 I have a few: Ladies Night In Buffalo - Dave Lee Roth Lemon Wedge - Kim Mitchell A Quick Sketch - Wynton Marsalis Donde Se Feuron - Ozomatli To me, it's about finding that magical 'sweet spot'. When you find it, you just KNOW! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jgmh315 Posted November 5, 2014 Share Posted November 5, 2014 (edited) Badloves - Green limousine. http://youtu.be/wLvCkxg0BOI Edited November 5, 2014 by jgmh315 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xgsjx Posted November 5, 2014 Share Posted November 5, 2014 The "Groove" isn't a genre or style of music, it fits in many genres & styles. You get a fast groove, a funky groove, a slow groove & so on. The groove is what makes people move. It's about the locking together & making the listener feel the rhythm. The first song that came to my mind when I read the title was this... http://youtu.be/RDxSXvL9ZFs But tomorrow it might be something different. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lynottfan Posted November 5, 2014 Share Posted November 5, 2014 Dancing in the moon light by my man Phil is a great choice, Waiting for an alibi is my fave for how I like the rock groove, but the one song that really comes to mind for when thinking about it straight away is Ai No Corrida by Quincy Jones, the original take with Louis Johnson on the Stingray bass, MAN dat is groove! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lowdown Posted November 5, 2014 Share Posted November 5, 2014 [quote name='Lynottfan' timestamp='1415211226' post='2597982'] Ai No Corrida by Quincy Jones, the original take with Louis Johnson on the Stingray bass, MAN dat is groove! [/quote] Yer, I have a soft spot for that groove. The great John Robinson on Drums of course, everything he touched just worked. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Sausage Posted November 5, 2014 Share Posted November 5, 2014 (edited) Love the groove when it proper kicks in! http://youtu.be/AybUd-GaUC4?list=RDAybUd-GaUC4 Edited November 5, 2014 by Lord Sausage Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iconic Posted November 6, 2014 Share Posted November 6, 2014 this groove is lower than a snakes belly in a rut... http://youtu.be/A6z-zRKA-Os Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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