xgsjx Posted March 1, 2015 Share Posted March 1, 2015 Taxman is an old fave of mine. Simple bassline to start off & then gets a good workout. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cosmo Valdemar Posted March 1, 2015 Share Posted March 1, 2015 [quote name='blue' timestamp='1425170708' post='2704770'] It won't be easy as I would think your to young to get what The Beatles were about. [/quote] Seriously?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blue Posted March 1, 2015 Share Posted March 1, 2015 (edited) [quote name='Cosmo Valdemar' timestamp='1425243533' post='2705551'] Seriously?! [/quote] Yes, me personally, I would have a tough time listening and trying to learn about bass lines from a band I was not a fan of. I think you have to have a good understanding of what The Beatles were about and how they evolved to understand the music including the bass lines. For example when my band plays "Get Back", well, I lived through "Get Back". I understand the song from multiple levels. Hence it's an exciting and relevant study for me. I might as well be on the roof top when 'm playing it. Here's an example, I saw a 20 year old on American Idol singing a Beatles classic. She had a great voice, but something was wrong. Then it hit me, she didn't know what she was singing about. How can you sing with any level of conviction if you don't know what your singing about? But that's just me. Blue Edited March 1, 2015 by blue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveK Posted March 2, 2015 Share Posted March 2, 2015 You've all been had [url="http://worldnewsdailyreport.com/former-beatle-ringo-starr-claims-the-real-paul-mccartney-died-in-1966-and-was-replaced-by-look-alike/"]http://worldnewsdailyreport.com/former-beatle-ringo-starr-claims-the-real-paul-mccartney-died-in-1966-and-was-replaced-by-look-alike/[/url] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Highfox Posted March 2, 2015 Share Posted March 2, 2015 [quote name='SteveK' timestamp='1425255410' post='2705678'] You've all been had [url="http://worldnewsdailyreport.com/former-beatle-ringo-starr-claims-the-real-paul-mccartney-died-in-1966-and-was-replaced-by-look-alike/"]http://worldnewsdail...-by-look-alike/[/url] [/quote] Hahaha. Ringo's not lost his sense of humour then.. I guess it gets boring for him doing the same type of interviews for the past 50 odd years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huge Hands Posted March 2, 2015 Share Posted March 2, 2015 I still maintain that whilst watching a VHS copy of the Magical Mystery tour movie when I was about fourteen, it was Paul's opening bass in the "I am Am The Walrus" bit that finally made me decide to switch from drums to bass. Although it was fairly simple stuff, it was so groovy and he just looked so much cooler than Ringo or a drummer could ever be (in my mind) at that point. I figured I'd pull so many more girls playing bass, but 24 years later, I'm still failing miserably on that one... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conan Posted March 2, 2015 Share Posted March 2, 2015 [quote name='gelfin' timestamp='1425168471' post='2704748'] Silly love songs. [/quote] Yep! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cairobill Posted March 2, 2015 Share Posted March 2, 2015 (edited) I love his playing on Rain - one of his first tracks cut with his Rickenbacker. Amazing sound. One of the most musical bass players... [url="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0aOJGJD-SQc"]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VcsM4Ku9kKE[/url] And another vote for Silly Love Songs - more than a little Jamerson in there…Rickenbackers are totally different basses with flats on. Defined, tight low mids, a great sound... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HwKUaYBUYNc Edited March 2, 2015 by Cairobill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hobbayne Posted March 2, 2015 Share Posted March 2, 2015 [quote name='Conan' timestamp='1425290760' post='2705803'] Yep! [/quote] Have you heard the Louis Johnson version? I think its on Broad street Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colonel36 Posted March 2, 2015 Share Posted March 2, 2015 [quote name='Huge Hands' timestamp='1425289029' post='2705775'] I still maintain that whilst watching a VHS copy of the Magical Mystery tour movie when I was about fourteen, it was Paul's opening bass in the "I am Am The Walrus" bit that finally made me decide to switch from drums to bass. Although it was fairly simple stuff, it was so groovy and he just looked so much cooler than Ringo or a drummer could ever be (in my mind) at that point. I figured I'd pull so many more girls playing bass, but 24 years later, I'm still failing miserably on that one... [/quote] I was out gigging the night that was first on telly. I know the start you mean where he points at Ringo first to begin the song. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conan Posted March 2, 2015 Share Posted March 2, 2015 [quote name='Hobbayne' timestamp='1425293990' post='2705833'] Have you heard the Louis Johnson version? I think its on Broad street [/quote] I have now! Doesn't sound that much different to the original to my ears... Do you mean this one? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RN6lWjN0ups Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bronner Posted March 2, 2015 Share Posted March 2, 2015 With a Little Help From My Friends. Bass does a counter melody to Ringo's voice. Genius. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bubinga5 Posted March 2, 2015 Author Share Posted March 2, 2015 thanks for all the suggestions guys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kendall Posted March 3, 2015 Share Posted March 3, 2015 [sup]I'm not a fan of the Beatles or Paul - however, Come Together has a sublime bass line.[/sup] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris_b Posted March 3, 2015 Share Posted March 3, 2015 Start from I Saw Her Standing There and work forwards. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pfretrock Posted March 3, 2015 Share Posted March 3, 2015 [quote name='kendall' timestamp='1425372929' post='2706549'] [sup]I'm not a fan of the Beatles or Paul - however, Come Together has a sublime bass line.[/sup] [/quote] I think this is the isolated bass (won't play for me at moment) [url="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kkxi-3omo4o"]https://www.youtube....h?v=kkxi-3omo4o[/url] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darren Posted March 3, 2015 Share Posted March 3, 2015 [quote name='blue' timestamp='1425170708' post='2704770'] Along with 70 million viewers I saw McCartney for the first time live on American TV February 9th, 1964. I made my mind up that night I was going to play bass guitar. Paul McCartney has IMO a great melodic style that's useful across the board. I would say, you won't go wrong listening to any of his work. It won't be easy as I would think your to young to get what The Beatles were about. Blue [/quote] If people don't get stuff because they weren't alive to see / hear it first time around, how come painting by the old masters sell for so much - are they being snapped up by 200 year olds? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spectoremg Posted March 3, 2015 Share Posted March 3, 2015 McCartney; musician first, bass player second, that's why he's so good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dad3353 Posted March 3, 2015 Share Posted March 3, 2015 [quote name='blue' timestamp='1425170708' post='2704770'] Along with 70 million viewers I saw McCartney for the first time live on American TV February 9th, 1964. I made my mind up that night I was going to play bass guitar. Paul McCartney has IMO a great melodic style that's useful across the board. I would say, you won't go wrong listening to any of his work. It won't be easy as I would think your to young to get what The Beatles were about. Blue [/quote] Yes, it's the same as the furore that Liszt, Paganini and others caused in their day. You had to [i]be [/i]there to understand. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul_5 Posted March 3, 2015 Share Posted March 3, 2015 (edited) Can't believe nobody has suggested 'Michelle' - sublime playing. [media]http://youtu.be/GbsfZe8s56M[/media] Looks a bit like this: [attachment=185442:Michelle Bassline.pdf] Edited March 3, 2015 by paul_5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodinblack Posted March 3, 2015 Share Posted March 3, 2015 Do you want the ones from before or after he was replaced in '66? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Nada Posted March 3, 2015 Share Posted March 3, 2015 [quote name='Woodinblack' timestamp='1425415747' post='2707164'] Do you want the ones from before or after he was replaced in '66? [/quote] Ha ha! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blue Posted March 3, 2015 Share Posted March 3, 2015 [quote name='darren' timestamp='1425412783' post='2707115'] If people don't get stuff because they weren't alive to see / hear it first time around, how come painting by the old masters sell for so much - are they being snapped up by 200 year olds? [/quote] I see where your coming from, not sure paintings are the best support or comparison for your case. I don't know how, but I'm going to make it to Liverpool before my time is up. Blue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul_5 Posted March 3, 2015 Share Posted March 3, 2015 Nice thread this, just spent the last hour playing through Beatles songs - just the good ones though, after they got all 'trippy' and sh*t Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darren Posted March 4, 2015 Share Posted March 4, 2015 [quote name='blue' timestamp='1425421789' post='2707282'] I see where your coming from, not sure paintings are the best support or comparison for your case. I don't know how, but I'm going to make it to Liverpool before my time is up. Blue [/quote] What are you unsure about exactly? and what is the point in going to Liverpool - It's 2015! Will they still get the Beatles in Liverpool? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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