OldGit Posted December 8, 2008 Share Posted December 8, 2008 Here's what one said after I sent them the youtube of MarloweDK playing it "Weird, that's not how I "heard" it, just goes to show. [b]In fact while it's a nice bumbling along bassline, it doesn't really drive the track[/b], ... sounds to me like it's keys and guitar that drive it along." I guess they are not bassplayers I just just hope it goes down really well on stage Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
escholl Posted December 8, 2008 Share Posted December 8, 2008 I don't think our guitarist thinks that any bass line has ever driven any track along, ever. In fact, I'm not even sure he knows what a "driving bass line" is. I tried to raise this issue with him once or twice about a few other songs, but he just didn't get it... must be something only bass players understand! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeB Posted December 8, 2008 Share Posted December 8, 2008 Hard to believe anyone could be anything but impressed by this bassline (even a non-bass player) Saw Norman Watt Roy playing it last year, really close up (when he was touring with Wilko / The Hamsters / John Otway). Otway introduced it as a bassline no one else could play but the guy on YouTube does a bloody good job. If you're going to play it live - good luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mewsie Posted December 8, 2008 Share Posted December 8, 2008 i'm just learning it at the moment after being set it as a task i'm sure it'll go down brilliantly on stage! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ezbass Posted December 8, 2008 Share Posted December 8, 2008 Always goes down a storm when we play it and it's one of my faves too. Except when the drummer "decides" to speed up and it becomes the attack mix. Hey I can only go so fast! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zigmondo Posted December 8, 2008 Share Posted December 8, 2008 I think I'm right in saying that it was the bassline that was the prime mover for the track being born in the first place. I can also say that the bassline is not original and is from a song of around 15-20 years earlier...blowed if I know which one though! S' OK: hose me down in napalm if I'm in error. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toadonroll Posted December 8, 2008 Share Posted December 8, 2008 (edited) I do this in one of my bands and it always goes down really well (1 or 2 people have even commented (positively) on my bass! ) It took me ages to get the feel OK without it sounding rushed, but I can't play it as well as this guy! It's also important to make sure it's not counted in too fast, otherwise I'm screwed. Great tune. Norman is The Man. Edited December 8, 2008 by Toadonroll Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jakenewmanbass Posted December 8, 2008 Share Posted December 8, 2008 Who is the guy in the clip? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lowdown Posted December 8, 2008 Share Posted December 8, 2008 [quote name='zigmondo' post='348926' date='Dec 8 2008, 06:56 PM']I can also say that the bassline is not original and is from a song of around 15-20 years earlier...blowed if I know which one though! S' OK: hose me down in napalm if I'm in error. [/quote] Also in the main riff, when it goes to the Db bit... Its a Jaco quote... And again...Blowed if i know which one though... Garry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SJA Posted December 8, 2008 Share Posted December 8, 2008 the bit where it goes to Db is a lot like the opening phrase of Jaco's Teentown. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassbloke Posted December 8, 2008 Share Posted December 8, 2008 [quote name='jakesbass' post='348935' date='Dec 8 2008, 07:06 PM']Who is the guy in the clip?[/quote] MarloweDK, a danish guy who is quite a prolific poster on your tube and a great bassist. No fuss, no politics and no endless harping on about gear, just great playing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jakenewmanbass Posted December 8, 2008 Share Posted December 8, 2008 (edited) It's a very standard Jaco phrase 1, 5, 7, 5, 6, 6, 5, . It was used very prominently in the bridge section of 'Come On Come Over' from Jaco's first album. Edited December 8, 2008 by jakesbass Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lowdown Posted December 8, 2008 Share Posted December 8, 2008 [quote name='SJA' post='348987' date='Dec 8 2008, 08:11 PM']the bit where it goes to Db is a lot like the opening phrase of Jaco's Teentown.[/quote] I was thinking of the chorus on 'Come on over' [Jaco solo album, the track with Sam & Dave on Vox] Garry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lowdown Posted December 8, 2008 Share Posted December 8, 2008 Jake... Posting at the same time.. Garry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Galilee Posted December 8, 2008 Share Posted December 8, 2008 Never heard that like that before. Wouldn't have even guessed that there was a bass line like that in there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluesparky Posted December 8, 2008 Share Posted December 8, 2008 [quote name='lowdown' post='349032' date='Dec 8 2008, 08:47 PM']I was thinking of the chorus on 'Come on over' [Jaco solo album, the track with Sam & Dave on Vox] Garry[/quote] Yeah, i noticed that too, one of his fills is exactly like it. The thing is, there will always be similarities in music, whether you mean it or not - take the Satch and Coldplay debacle. Also it'd be quite easy to slip in a fill from a similar bassline you're more used to playing, either intentionally or by habit. - that's why all my playing sounds the same! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lowdown Posted December 8, 2008 Share Posted December 8, 2008 [quote name='bluesparky' post='349063' date='Dec 8 2008, 09:07 PM']Yeah, i noticed that too, one of his fills is exactly like it. [/quote] Why dont we do something different and start a poll.. Jaco quote yes or no... Garry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jakenewmanbass Posted December 8, 2008 Share Posted December 8, 2008 [quote name='lowdown' post='349068' date='Dec 8 2008, 09:10 PM']Why dont we do something different and start a poll.. Jaco quote yes or no... Garry[/quote] get lost What is overlooked in this thread is how sat down and solid Charley Charles' groove is, making the bass line work perfectly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldGit Posted December 8, 2008 Author Share Posted December 8, 2008 [quote name='Galilee' post='349060' date='Dec 8 2008, 09:04 PM']Never heard that like that before. Wouldn't have even guessed that there was a bass line like that in there.[/quote] You mean you've not heard Hit Me With Your Rhythm Stick before? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Jack Posted December 8, 2008 Share Posted December 8, 2008 (edited) It's a VERY long time since I heard [i]Rhythm Stick[/i] for the first time, and I wasn't a bass player in those days. I had that bass line in my head as catchy, tricky, repetitive and fast. Seeing what it looks like when played properly, it's a much cleverer and more varied bass line than I realised and far more subtle too. Damn. I may have to devote a ridiculous amount of time to learning to play that not very well. Ah well, plenty of time off over Xmas. Edited December 8, 2008 by Happy Jack Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lowdown Posted December 8, 2008 Share Posted December 8, 2008 (edited) [quote name='OldGit' post='349107' date='Dec 8 2008, 09:39 PM']You mean you've not heard Hit Me With Your Rhythm Stick before?[/quote] I must admit he lost me to.. [ Galilee ] Garry Edited December 8, 2008 by lowdown Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jase Posted December 9, 2008 Share Posted December 9, 2008 That guy Marlowe plays some great bass, his videos are brilliant! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YouMa Posted December 9, 2008 Share Posted December 9, 2008 (edited) One of the most difficult bass lines i have ever flirted with,i am trying to slap teen town at the moment its working out easier.Watt roy had great feel. Edited December 9, 2008 by YouMa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jase Posted December 9, 2008 Share Posted December 9, 2008 [quote name='YouMa' post='349295' date='Dec 9 2008, 01:56 AM']One of the most difficult bass lines i have ever flirted with,i am trying to slap teen town at the moment its working out easier.Watt roy had great feel.[/quote] Too right! it's solid, as is Teen town, that's got to be a mean task, slapping Teen Town! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YouMa Posted December 9, 2008 Share Posted December 9, 2008 To be honest i have never heard any body nail Norman Watt roy,extremely underated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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