Funky Dunky Posted August 31, 2016 Author Share Posted August 31, 2016 [quote name='cheddatom' timestamp='1472634554' post='3122737'] I've been working on a new funk band and one tune we're trying to cover at the moment is Beastly. The main bass line sounds so simple but as soon as I started playing it I was stumped by the timing. I think I've got it now, but it's really made me pay attention to his timing. It's just so perfect! I was trying to find other players to inspire me, but I find them all inferior compared to Joe Dart. Am I in love? Is there anyone who can compare? [/quote] Similar thing happened to me with It Gets Funkier. I can play those notes, but it doesn't sound like when Joe does it! So many accents, it's hard to master. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheddatom Posted August 31, 2016 Share Posted August 31, 2016 I had to cut the nails right down on my right hand to get the muted notes to sound right. It's those muted percussive notes in between the actual notes that seem to make the whole bassline make sense Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Funky Dunky Posted August 31, 2016 Author Share Posted August 31, 2016 [quote name='cheddatom' timestamp='1472645382' post='3122853'] I had to cut the nails right down on my right hand to get the muted notes to sound right. It's those muted percussive notes in between the actual notes that seem to make the whole bassline make sense [/quote] This. Absolutely this. His playing is packed with ghost notes and staccato, clipped notes....just so much feel and articulation in everything he plays, no wonder the guy is constantly bobbing his head - he's a one-man groove machine! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheddatom Posted August 31, 2016 Share Posted August 31, 2016 I read that he practised a lot to a drum machine. I download a drum loop app which is great, so I've been playing along to that a lot. It's cool because I never used to play bass at home at all, maybe once a month or so. The rest of the music at home would be guitar or piano, but since getting into vulfpeck I've been keeping the bass out of it's bag and going funk-nuts in the kitchen! It's ace Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dlloyd Posted August 31, 2016 Share Posted August 31, 2016 [quote name='Funky Dunky' timestamp='1472643895' post='3122837'] Similar thing happened to me with It Gets Funkier. I can play those notes, but it doesn't sound like when Joe does it! So many accents, it's hard to master. [/quote] Nice demo without band here: [media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PhI_ABr1Owk[/media] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheddatom Posted August 31, 2016 Share Posted August 31, 2016 I really wish I'd not just watched that. Now I need to learn this too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GisserD Posted August 31, 2016 Share Posted August 31, 2016 [quote name='dlloyd' timestamp='1472639527' post='3122789'] He appears to have a relationship going with Ernie Ball now... [media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Ppx7rVykH0&index=7&list=PLSgBgfHBd5Jxx8suvxGo_90L9u8S_RMbC[/media] [/quote] oh the frett buzz!!! i couldn't live with that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dlloyd Posted August 31, 2016 Share Posted August 31, 2016 [quote name='GisserD' timestamp='1472650741' post='3122929'] oh the frett buzz!!! i couldn't live with that [/quote] ??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GisserD Posted August 31, 2016 Share Posted August 31, 2016 [quote name='dlloyd' timestamp='1472651235' post='3122935'] ??? [/quote] Most noticeably when he plays the D on the A string in the opening riff.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dlloyd Posted September 1, 2016 Share Posted September 1, 2016 I don't hear anything problematic. You're going to get some fret noise on all fretted basses unless you use a really light touch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GisserD Posted September 1, 2016 Share Posted September 1, 2016 [quote name='dlloyd' timestamp='1472714175' post='3123466'] I don't hear anything problematic. You're going to get some fret noise on all fretted basses unless you use a really light touch. [/quote] unless you want it as part of your sound, and ive never met anybody that does, then its a problem IMHO A professional setup on a quality bass should not allow any fret buzz. but i suppose its up down to personal preference as to how much is acceptable for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpondonBassed Posted September 1, 2016 Share Posted September 1, 2016 [quote name='GisserD' timestamp='1472716408' post='3123496'] A professional setup on a quality bass should not allow any fret buzz. but i suppose its up down to personal preference as to how much is acceptable for you. [/quote] I am a realist though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GisserD Posted September 1, 2016 Share Posted September 1, 2016 [quote name='SpondonBassed' timestamp='1472721748' post='3123594'] I am a realist though. [/quote] ...and i prefer to play a bass set up by someone who knows what they are doing. anyway we appear to have totally stolen this thread! lets talk about how deep in the pocket Joe Dart is he makes me want to pull my bass face when im listening to him Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuart Clayton Posted September 1, 2016 Share Posted September 1, 2016 Hey guys, You might be interested to know that I transcribed 'Beastly' for my column on NoTreble a while back. It was tough...! http://www.notreble.com/buzz/2015/08/20/bass-transcription-joe-darts-bass-line-on-vulfpecks-beastly/ enjoy Stuart Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dannybuoy Posted September 1, 2016 Share Posted September 1, 2016 Thanks for that - any chance of doing 'It Gets Funkier'? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Funky Dunky Posted September 1, 2016 Author Share Posted September 1, 2016 [quote name='dannybuoy' timestamp='1472728093' post='3123691'] Thanks for that - any chance of doing 'It Gets Funkier'? [/quote] Another request for IGF here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuart Clayton Posted September 1, 2016 Share Posted September 1, 2016 [quote name='dannybuoy' timestamp='1472728093' post='3123691'] Thanks for that - any chance of doing 'It Gets Funkier'? [/quote] Not at the moment I'm afraid. I have considered approaching the band regarding a transcription book however. I guess there might be an appetite for it...? Stuart Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpondonBassed Posted September 3, 2016 Share Posted September 3, 2016 [quote name='Stuart Clayton' timestamp='1472770908' post='3124212'] Not at the moment I'm afraid. I have considered approaching the band regarding a transcription book however. I guess there might be an appetite for it...? Stuart [/quote] It sounds good. Would you be discounting for BC members? I'd be interested in a tab book. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Funky Dunky Posted September 3, 2016 Author Share Posted September 3, 2016 I'd buy a Vulfpeck tab book! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dannybuoy Posted September 3, 2016 Share Posted September 3, 2016 Likewise. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigBeatNut Posted September 18, 2016 Share Posted September 18, 2016 [quote name='Funky Dunky' timestamp='1472936220' post='3125499'] I'd buy a Vulfpeck tab book! [/quote] Me too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sk8 Posted March 29, 2017 Share Posted March 29, 2017 Accidentally found Joe Dart in a random 2013 Bass Player poll that came up in a Google search for something else. Just listened to the Beautiful Game album and Beastly and IGF tracks. Just a superb player Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheddatom Posted March 29, 2017 Share Posted March 29, 2017 indeed! I got my tickets for the 2nd London date, probably not the best venue but I [b]need [/b]to see him live! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrunoBass Posted March 29, 2017 Share Posted March 29, 2017 I've only become aware of Vulfpeck in the last few months and have been digesting their back catalogue ever since. Joe Dart is indeed an amazing bass player. I find a lot of 'muso' bands to be pretentious and worthy, but Vulfpeck seem to do everything with a lot of colour and humour, I'm a fan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrunoBass Posted March 29, 2017 Share Posted March 29, 2017 Found this the other day, the isolation really highlights how staccato and ghost-notey Joe's style is. http://youtu.be/T9xRuViPdkI Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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