danonearth Posted October 18, 2017 Share Posted October 18, 2017 I've often thought this version of "Both Sides Now" by Joni Mitchell (used in the film 'Love Actually") could literally have worked great with just her and the bass - does anyone know of any other examples of truly understated (or under-played, but perfect for the song) performances like this? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=coNo-CrAb4g Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
julesb Posted October 21, 2017 Share Posted October 21, 2017 (edited) Any of the Joni stuff with Max Bennett and John Guerin. Perfectly understated bass and drums. Edited October 21, 2017 by julesb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lowdown Posted October 21, 2017 Share Posted October 21, 2017 (edited) [quote name='danonearth' timestamp='1508363168' post='3391765'] I've often thought this version of "Both Sides Now" by Joni Mitchell (used in the film 'Love Actually") could literally have worked great with just her and the bass - does anyone know of any other examples of truly understated (or under-played, but perfect for the song) performances like this? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=coNo-CrAb4g [/quote] Of course JM sings well on the OP video, but, for me what makes this version so special, is the absolutely terrific arranging and conducting by ‘Vince Mendoza’. Really top class stuff from him. Edited October 21, 2017 by lowdown Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul_5 Posted October 21, 2017 Share Posted October 21, 2017 Tina Weymouth's work with Talling Heads especially 'Once in a lifetime'. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SICbass Posted October 21, 2017 Share Posted October 21, 2017 [quote name='paul_5' timestamp='1508608517' post='3393332'] Tina Weymouth's work with Talling Heads especially 'Once in a lifetime'. [/quote] +1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris_b Posted October 22, 2017 Share Posted October 22, 2017 For perfect understated bass lines listen to any Keb Mo, Bonnie Raitt, Delbert McClinton or Johhny Lang record. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikel Posted October 22, 2017 Share Posted October 22, 2017 Walking on the Moon, by The Police. The bass and vocal would stand up perfectly on there own. Great song with great simple bass playing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Japhet Posted October 22, 2017 Share Posted October 22, 2017 (edited) Always loved this song. [media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XQpO_kl_6S0[/media] Willie Weeks on bass. In fact, the whole album is a masterclass in what not to play and how less is more. Edited October 22, 2017 by Japhet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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