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Paul Mcartney bass playing.

bubinga5

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[quote name='Cosmo Valdemar' timestamp='1425243533' post='2705551']
Seriously?!
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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

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SteveK Experienced

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You've all been had :shok:
[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]

Highfox Mentor

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[quote name='SteveK' timestamp='1425255410' post='2705678']
You've all been had :shok:
[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]
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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.

Huge Hands Mentor

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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...

Cairobill Mentor

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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

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Hobbayne Mentor

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[quote name='Conan' timestamp='1425290760' post='2705803']
Yep! B)
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Have you heard the Louis Johnson version? I think its on Broad street

Colonel36 Experienced

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[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...
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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.

Conan Mentor

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Have you heard the Louis Johnson version? I think its on Broad street
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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

pfretrock Proficient

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[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]
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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]

darren Contributor

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[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
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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?

Dad3353 Grand Master

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[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
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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. :rolleyes: :P

paul_5 Grand Master

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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]

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blue Mentor

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[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?
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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

paul_5 Grand Master

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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 ;)

darren Contributor

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[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
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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?

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