Bass Transcriptions

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I saw a video if Glen Hansard playing at Shane MacGowan’s funeral last December. I have always liked Hansard's voice and the energy in his music. It reminded me of how much I loved the movie Once and the soundtrack, both with Markéta Irglová

Singer-songwriter from Ireland in 5/4

 

Glen Hansard - When Your Mind's Made Up | Joseph Doyle

 

 

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Aurra started off in 1979 as an offshoot of the funk band Slave

Aurra - Baby Love | Ray Jackson

 

Updated: Joss Stone - I Got the... | Pete Iannacone

 

 

 

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The first in a 5-part series

Kim Wilde - Chequered Love | Martin Russell

 

 

 

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2nd

Kim Wilde - You Keep Me Hangin' On | Bass Synth: Ricky Wilde

 

 

 

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3rd in the series: Kim Wilde -> You keep me hangin' on -> The Supremes | Bass: James Jamerson

 

 

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4th is a classic Jamerson bass line

Diana Ross & the Supremes - Love Child | James Jamerson

 

 

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And the last one from the mini-series.

Anthony Jackson is killing it on this track!

 

Diana Ross - The Boss | Anthony Jackson

 

 

 

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Love her music! Soulful grooves from the UK

Elli Ingram - Bad Behaviour

 

 

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This one switches between 12/8 and 4/4

Elli Ingram - Poor Baby

 

 

Edited May 17, 2024 by ChrisDev

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Here's transcription n° 900 🥳

 

Michael McDonald - I Keep Forgettin' | Louis Johnson

 

 

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Pop song with jazzy chords, a 7/4 time signature and an interesting bass player.

Willow - Symptom of Life | Mohini Dey

 

 

 

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A classic from the UK

 

Love affair - Everlasting Love | Mick Jackson

 

 

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Absolutely love this song!

Randy Crawford - One day I'll fly away | Wilton Felder

 

 

 

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Mo Foster - Man from the Everglades

Bass and treble clef version online.

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The Isley Brothers - Groove With You | Marvin Isley

 

 

 

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5th with Abraham Laboriel

 

Al Jarreau - Mornin' | Abraham Laboriel

 

 

 

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British positivism 😀

The Smiths - Heaven Knows I'm Miserable Now | Andy Rourke

 

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Nathan East bass lines are always interesting

 

Anita Baker - Just Because

 

 

[itu]

Ooh, the lovely Anita Baker!

And from the pen of our incredibly productive @ChrisDev, thank you.

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More 80s pop from the UK

ABC - Poison Arrow | Mark Lickley

 

 

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Raveena's new album drops on the 14th

This is the first song released from the new album

Raveena - Pluto

 

 

 

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Positive vibes from Denmark

Alphabeat - Fascination | Anders Reinholdt

 

 

 

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2nd from the "Let's get it on" album

(The complete album is available for patrons!)

Marvin Gaye - You Sure Love To Ball | James Jamerson

 

 

 

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The first in this 3-part series is a 90s UK hit

Jimmy Nail - Ain't No Doubt | Guy Pratt

 

 

 

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2 of 3 is a unique cover of a classic ballad

Jimmy Nail - Love don't live here anymore | Jo Burt