Beedster Posted February 16, 2023 Share Posted February 16, 2023 Just listening to the radio and Professional Widow came on (yep, Radio 6). Made me chuckle because back in the day that was my 'Hey, I'm the bass player, I'm the guy that's gonna make you wanna dance" line for the sound check, that and Respect Yourself, both licks guaranteed to get a positive reaction from an audience (all three of 'em). Just me or do we al have a little bit of bass magic we throw in to let the audience know that we're there? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveXFR Posted February 16, 2023 Share Posted February 16, 2023 The opening riff from Gardenia by Kyuss. Always the first thing I play when I switch the amp on. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chezz55 Posted February 16, 2023 Share Posted February 16, 2023 The opening riff from Stanley Clarke's "School Days" or Eric Czar's bass riff to Joe Bonamassa's " Had To Cry Today" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reggaebass Posted February 16, 2023 Share Posted February 16, 2023 Always used to like dropping the Rappers Delight Bassline now and again 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waddo Soqable Posted February 16, 2023 Share Posted February 16, 2023 Just some cheesy disco thing, or a bit o' Chic 😁 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reggaebass Posted February 16, 2023 Share Posted February 16, 2023 1 minute ago, Waddo Soqable said: bit o' Chic They got some great basslines 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waddo Soqable Posted February 16, 2023 Share Posted February 16, 2023 1 minute ago, Reggaebass said: They got some great basslines Indeed they have! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gjones Posted February 16, 2023 Share Posted February 16, 2023 The Sailors Hornpipe. I heard some guy throw it casually into a bass solo once and I said to myself, 'That guy doesn't take himself too seriously but it still sounds cool'. 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarky Posted February 16, 2023 Share Posted February 16, 2023 Good times (Rappers Delight) also for me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mykesbass Posted February 16, 2023 Share Posted February 16, 2023 20 minutes ago, Waddo Soqable said: Just some cheesy disco thing, or a bit o' Chic 😁 Isn't Chic cheesy disco? (I love cheesy disco btw). 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassbiscuits Posted February 16, 2023 Share Posted February 16, 2023 I used to chuck the riff from Magnum PI into the occasional bass solo in gigs. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassbiscuits Posted February 16, 2023 Share Posted February 16, 2023 Also quite partial to Rhythm Stick at soundchecks and the intro to Queen “Breakthru” Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waddo Soqable Posted February 16, 2023 Share Posted February 16, 2023 1 minute ago, Mykesbass said: Isn't Chic cheesy disco? (I love cheesy disco btw). Reckon it's the classier end of cheesy.. 😁 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonesy Posted February 16, 2023 Share Posted February 16, 2023 If I'm playing with my heavier band I normally soundcheck with either gun by Soundgarden, bread cheese bow and arrow by future if the left or monkey trick by Jesus lizard. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maude Posted February 16, 2023 Share Posted February 16, 2023 Push It by Salt 'n' Pepa pumping through the PA from a doublebass does the trick. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greentext Posted February 16, 2023 Share Posted February 16, 2023 Gratitude by Beastie Boys. MCA was one of the greats, RIP 🤘 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scalpy Posted February 16, 2023 Share Posted February 16, 2023 Michael Jackson medley- I want you back, Billie Jean, thriller (to nods of approval) darling dear (tumbleweed) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
songofthewind Posted February 16, 2023 Share Posted February 16, 2023 Sometimes the Shrek theme. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodinblack Posted February 16, 2023 Share Posted February 16, 2023 Groove is in the heart generally. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul S Posted February 16, 2023 Share Posted February 16, 2023 If I am playing somewhere that has a sound guy, and having stood listening to drummer smacking the bejeezus out of his kit for 10 minutes, I usually play Disco Inferno as it is nothing remotely like the music the band plays. But, usually, I only just about finish the run down to the opening verse before the guy says 'OK, that's fine. Drummer, can we just do the snare again....' If it is just the band in a pub I don't bother. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hobbayne Posted February 16, 2023 Share Posted February 16, 2023 Pump it Up by Elvis Costello used to be my sound check party piece. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fretmeister Posted February 16, 2023 Share Posted February 16, 2023 "I'm a bomb" - Natasha Bedingfield. It got enough interest my old band decided to cover it. Or Deeper Underground if I've got a synth pedal with me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gasman Posted February 16, 2023 Share Posted February 16, 2023 Basslines from Quiet Sun’s “RFD” or “Bargain Classics” are a good workout and sometimes get attention from old Proggers... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassybert Posted February 16, 2023 Share Posted February 16, 2023 1 hour ago, greentext said: Gratitude by Beastie Boys. MCA was one of the greats, RIP 🤘 I’ve just built a Univox Superfuzz pedal to get that exact tone. It sounds amazing, like the world is about to explode. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard R Posted February 16, 2023 Share Posted February 16, 2023 Random minor blues scales stuff until my fingers warm up. There's an Irish jig I play at home, which is quite fun, but I can't do that cold so it rarely gets an outing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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