Bilbo Posted March 1, 2021 Author Posted March 1, 2021 Dave Holland on electric bass! Who would have thought it. 'Theives In The Temple' from the 1996 Herbie Hancock CD, 'The New Standards'. A nice repetitive part that demands very little of the reader. Thieves In The Temple – Herbie Hancock – Bilbo's Bass Bites 1 Quote
Bilbo Posted March 4, 2021 Author Posted March 4, 2021 Another non bass solo transcription, this is the Miles Davis trumpet solo from the 1957 Sextet version of Richard Carpenter's 'Walkin'' from the album of the same name. https://bilbosbassbites.co.uk/walkin-miles-davis/ Quote
Bilbo Posted March 15, 2021 Author Posted March 15, 2021 (edited) I have just finished transcribing all of '2112'. I have learned how to split the score so I can put the whole 'suite' on one chart - 12 pages. I need to proof read it today to look for any clinkers (I have already noticed a couple) but, hopefully, the pdf can go up tomorrow. The site is nearing 39,000 hits so I reckon this will push it over 40k. Edited March 15, 2021 by Bilbo 3 Quote
Bilbo Posted March 17, 2021 Author Posted March 17, 2021 Some production challenges on this chart as I learned to split the system so I could present the whole of the performance but also divide it into the individual sections. This is an 11-page chart of the Geddy Lee bass part for the side-long title track of the 1976 album, '2112'. some challenging moments reading-wise but a lot of fun for the Rush fans out there. https://bilbosbassbites.co.uk/2112-rush/ 1 Quote
Bilbo Posted March 17, 2021 Author Posted March 17, 2021 A Talkbass request. The riff between 6:48 and 7:12 from 'Duel Of The Jester And The Tyrant' from the Return to Forever album, 'Romantic Warrior'. Duel Of The Jester And The Tyrant (excerpt) – Bilbo's Bass Bites Quote
dmccombe7 Posted March 17, 2021 Posted March 17, 2021 3 hours ago, Bilbo said: Some production challenges on this chart as I learned to split the system so I could present the whole of the performance but also divide it into the individual sections. This is an 11-page chart of the Geddy Lee bass part for the side-long title track of the 1976 album, '2112'. some challenging moments reading-wise but a lot of fun for the Rush fans out there. https://bilbosbassbites.co.uk/2112-rush/ Excellent job @Bilbo Loving this one. Dave Quote
Bilbo Posted March 19, 2021 Author Posted March 19, 2021 Form the 2013 Steven Wilson album, 'The Raven That Refused To Sing (and Other Stories)', this is the Nick Beggs bass part for the tune 'Luminol'. A 12-minute Prog epic, it is not that hard to read as there is a lot of repetition and there are only about 4 or five different riffs to 'read' before you can relax. Luminol – Steven Wilson – Bilbo's Bass Bites Quote
Bilbo Posted March 22, 2021 Author Posted March 22, 2021 (edited) I sometimes find myself thinking 'I don't know what to transcribe next'? and then something rings a bell or sets me thinking and this was one such occasion. I was sitting there wondering what to do next and came across a copy of Tubular Bell that came free with a newspaper some years ago. I thought 'why not'? and here we are. It only took about two and a half hours as there is a lot of repetition in the chart but there are some really interesting reading challenges in there. Tubular Bells Part One – Mike Oldfield – Bilbo's Bass Bites/ Edited March 25, 2021 by Bilbo 3 Quote
Bilbo Posted March 25, 2021 Author Posted March 25, 2021 You knew it was comning, didn't you? Tubular Bells Part Two – Mike Oldfield – Bilbo's Bass Bites 1 2 Quote
Bilbo Posted March 25, 2021 Author Posted March 25, 2021 8 hours ago, dmccombe7 said: How's about Genesis Suppers Ready ? Dave I have been listening to this today and I have to say I can only hear about 4 minutes of bass guitar on the whole track. The rest is bass pedals and left hand keyboard. Is it just me? Quote
dmccombe7 Posted March 25, 2021 Posted March 25, 2021 50 minutes ago, Bilbo said: I have been listening to this today and I have to say I can only hear about 4 minutes of bass guitar on the whole track. The rest is bass pedals and left hand keyboard. Is it just me? I actually have the Seconds Out music book fully autographed by Genesis at that time witha few wives as well. Its been a while since listening to it but from memory back in 80's there was a bass played thru the song but maybe it was doubled up on keys. There are def bass pedals in there but i'm pretty sure Rutherford doubled up with the bass too. Wonder if the original version might be better to distinguish bass part. I'll have a wee listen just now. If its bass pedals and keys its pointless doing it i would think. Dave Quote
dmccombe7 Posted March 25, 2021 Posted March 25, 2021 Yep original with Gabriel was bass pedals up to Willow Farm at circa 10mins when Rutherford takes on the bass. In fact Hackett, Rutherford and Banks were all playing acoustics for a lot of the 10mins. Yep you are spot on there Rob. 1982 version was bass pedals at start as well with left hand low piano added possibly for definition. Dave Quote
Bilbo Posted March 25, 2021 Author Posted March 25, 2021 Yes, I thought the bass came in with Willow Farm, about 11 or 12 minutes in and the drops out again. Probably not worth it 1 Quote
dmccombe7 Posted March 26, 2021 Posted March 26, 2021 12 hours ago, Bilbo said: Yes, I thought the bass came in with Willow Farm, about 11 or 12 minutes in and the drops out again. Probably not worth it I'd never really noticed that before but agree no point with this one. Dave Quote
Bilbo Posted March 26, 2021 Author Posted March 26, 2021 Rutherford never really featured bass, just used it as a texture in their orchestrations. Very musical. Some of it is stunning but rarely in your face. 1 Quote
Bilbo Posted March 27, 2021 Author Posted March 27, 2021 Jimmy Woode's bass part to the tune 'Such Sweet Thunder' from the 1957 Duke Ellington album of the same name. Such Sweet Thunder – Duke Ellington – Bilbo's Bass Bites Quote
Bilbo Posted March 29, 2021 Author Posted March 29, 2021 From Mike Stern's 1996 album, 'Between The Lines', this is Jeff Andrews' bass part to the tune 'The Vine'. A nive tight little read and not too taking in the playing sense but a couple of add bars where a little extra concentration is required! https://bilbosbassbites.co.uk/the-vine-mike-stern/ Quote
Bilbo Posted April 1, 2021 Author Posted April 1, 2021 Another short transcription, this is the John Giblin fretless bass solo on the tune 'Everybody Loves You' from the the 1980 Jon Anderson album, 'Song Of Seven'. Everybody Loves You – Jon Anderson – Bilbo's Bass Bites Quote
Bilbo Posted April 3, 2021 Author Posted April 3, 2021 Unreadable and unplayable - by special request, this is Dylan Wilson's bass part for the 2018 Richie Kotzen tune, 'Riot'. I am not convinced that the first bar is correct. If you hear it differentIy, do let me know and we can fall out over it. Riot – Richie Kotzen – Bilbo's Bass Bites 2 Quote
dmccombe7 Posted April 3, 2021 Posted April 3, 2021 (edited) Oooohhhh that's tasty Rob. If someone handed you that sheet music could you sight read it and play it right away or would you need to work on it a little. Its quite a fast wee riff going on there. Dave Edited April 3, 2021 by dmccombe7 Quote
Bilbo Posted April 3, 2021 Author Posted April 3, 2021 I would definitely need to work on it in advance and would probably struggle even then. It's a real toughie. Kudos to Kottzen and Wilson both. 1 Quote
dmccombe7 Posted April 3, 2021 Posted April 3, 2021 14 minutes ago, Bilbo said: I would definitely need to work on it in advance and would probably struggle even then. It's a real toughie. Kudos to Kottzen and Wilson both. With you reading music a lot more than i do i was just curious if anyone could actually play that first time solely thru sight reading. Dave Quote
Bilbo Posted April 3, 2021 Author Posted April 3, 2021 Laurence Cottle and a million flautist probably could but the list of ready bass players is likely to be short. 2 Quote
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