Funk and Groove

[stonecoldbass]

Yeah it was that very same gig! My mates band were supporting and actually did a coupla Lettuce tunes too. We're gonna do a couple more gigs before moving on to something else....
The Lettuce live in Tokyo album is amazing, they've taken all the old skool stuff that's been listed here and propelled it into the 21st century.
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[Duarte]

Wow, I had never heard of Lettuce before, GREAT stuff!

[molan]

[quote name='51m0n' post='679651' date='Dec 9 2009, 10:21 PM']Betty Davis - Anti Love Song


Larry Graham on bass, Tower of Power horns (well some of them) etc etc[/quote]

Lovin this

Here's a little contribution from me - Brick by The Dazz Band

Edited December 13, 2009 by molan

[molan]

One of my all time favorite funk vids. I saw them at the Jazz Cafe in May, and MAN were they good. Got to meet the entire band afterwards...they just hung around!

I was at that gig - won tickets on the day & just turned up on my own - definitely one of my funkiest nights of the years. Skeet rules! Edited July 23, 2018 by Dad3353

[deathpanda]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lwhkPSEXs1Q

This track always sends me to another planet. Listen to that fill at 0:33...

Edited July 23, 2018 by Dad3353

[project_c]

here's an obscure one from me, don't let this thread die.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oX3IKA5U11Q

Edited July 23, 2018 by Dad3353

[Duarte]

Not FUNK, but fantastic groove, incredible bass work going on.

I love Paul Simon.

[Duarte]

I assume that's Rodney 'Skeets' Curtis? He's an absolute master of funk groove.

Suuuuure is! Very friendly guy too

Edited July 23, 2018 by Dad3353

[Stingray5]

Freeez - great 80s Brit-funk band (TOTP 1981).
Go, bassman, go! (Nice Aria SB1000 btw).



Kokomo - great 70s Brit-funk band

[thisnameistaken]

[iconic]

Hi guys, what a great site you have here!

Just to say that a great groove is so many thing to different people, to me is generally something that makes me bob my head around when sitting in traffic, maybe I mean that certain something that drives a song along, makes me finger play my steering wheel, if you excuse the pun and even better when a bit oddball too!


for instance....
70's Marvin gay, got to give it up, and sooooooo very simple, but such a solid groove.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ei6wG-0jDzM

more modern stuff would something like E-Z Rollers

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=siG9PqvHg4s

Of course a lot of stuff from Jamiroquai like, Canned Heat, OK it's a bass station on the track but real fun and groovy to play on 4 string...or this guys Yamaha 5 string...is it me or has this guy got a distinct advantage by having fingers like eels?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oxL-EfMZOPA


Newer stuff that my kids would like such as

Just Jack Writers Block

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=16fBF3Bgd3M


'n for that smooth oozing groove....

Air - La Femme D'Argent
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VH5bL_XbO64

enjoy.

Edited July 23, 2018 by Dad3353

[thisnameistaken]

Thread just reminded me of a beat I haven't heard for ages...

Edited July 23, 2018 by Dad3353

[molan]

How about some slower stuff from Angie Stone:



The original studio version is more fixed on the groove but I really like some of the bass & drum fills on this live cut

If you like this then search in Youtube for Angie Stone Amsterdam & you'll find more clips posted by her bass man - Jackie Clark

Edited December 16, 2009 by molan

[Pete Academy]

Another couple of classics:
 

 

Edited July 23, 2018 by Dad3353

[grahamd]

Galaxy = Awesome!

Few more…

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hUc2y1HkReg...feature=related

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NxwzjyDFSh8

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aePPKGxqOf8...feature=related

Edited July 23, 2018 by Dad3353

[agoulding]

this isn't funk, but the grooves in these are seriosuly tasty...






oh and heres some funk:

Edited July 23, 2018 by Dad3353

[project_c]

Cold Bronx Expressway

[Pete Academy]

Galaxy = Awesome!

Few more…

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hUc2y1HkReg...feature=related

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NxwzjyDFSh8

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aePPKGxqOf8...feature=related

Great choices! The bass part on 'Wicki Wacki' is one of the most fiendishly catchy in history. Edited July 23, 2018 by Dad3353

[molan]

[quote name='51m0n' post='679651' date='Dec 9 2009, 10:21 PM']Betty Davis - Anti Love Song


Larry Graham on bass, Tower of Power horns (well some of them) etc etc[/quote]

I've been listening to Betty Davis solidly since I first spotted this!

Just found this nice little analysis of how to play it as well:




There's some great playing on the first album & the bass is just so well produced on some of the songs.

This is an 'extra' that didn't even make it on the original release!



I'm assuming it's Larry G on bass but Doug Rauch is also credited on the extended album.

Edited December 18, 2009 by molan

[51m0n]

[quote name='molan' post='688322' date='Dec 18 2009, 01:22 PM']I've been listening to Betty Davis solidly since I first spotted this!

Just found this nice little analysis of how to play it as well:




There's some great playing on the first album & the bass is just so well produced on some of the songs.

This is an 'extra' that didn't even make it on the original release!



I'm assuming it's Larry G on bass but Doug Rauch is also credited on the extended album.[/quote]


Nice one mate!

Must bother to really learn Anti-Love Song. It certainly sounds like Larry on that one to me. Fantastic example of propery [b]funky[/b] slap bass IMO. WHo says you need to play a bazzilion notes when you are slapping.

Glad I've 'hooked' someone else on Betty D too, was starting to feel lonely

[molan]

Nice one mate!

Must bother to really learn Anti-Love Song. It certainly sounds like Larry on that one to me. Fantastic example of propery funky slap bass IMO. WHo says you need to play a bazzilion notes when you are slapping.

Glad I've 'hooked' someone else on Betty D too, was starting to feel lonely

I have to admit that I feel humbled by never having even heard of Betty D before!

I'm guessing most of the really funky stuff on that album must be Larry Graham. Doug Rauch was Sanatana's bass man but I've never thought of him as a slapper. Edited July 23, 2018 by Dad3353

[bassjamm]

[quote name='chardbass' post='680874' date='Dec 11 2009, 12:32 AM']Nice snare ghosting- cheers Mike!

This is so laid back it's like you're watching it last week

[/quote]

He just nails it every time!

The whole Voodoo album just has tonnes of soul and feel. Such an awesome example of funk and groove!!!

[bubinga5]

i have been reading through this amazing thread loving all the stuff i know, and stuff i dont..

here is my 2 or 3 or 4 old and new

this one is from a fav of mine...Crazy Penis "there's a better place"...amazing dance disco..

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8itXbALx7Mo&feature=fvw

the best of the "Acid Jazz" or as i prefer modern jazz funk time...Vibraphonic....Heavy Vibes
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R00y_sgxSkE

i love this song more than anyone can know..the best 80's groove that was ever made...alot of the pointer sisters stuff was so so, but this is soooo good!!!! when electronica met groove


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_86SgNhDgwA

one of favorite bands of the 80's Shakatak...The pianist in this band as well as the bassist are just amazing!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8k0EytNHQ7E...=PL&index=1

ill throw this in there..the love of my life, Chaka Khan...the best female singer to ever walk the planet IMHO apart from Anita and Aretha of course...funky as sxxt this..these were hr golden years for me, with rufus, then she made"'naughty". with anthony jackson, m miller, as you may know...incredible album..

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MIJH05NkA5w

the best disco song EVER made IMHO...just smooth, simple, finesse...i defy anyone not to want to dance to this sh*t when one is on the floor..the bass playing is sooo cool too.a rolling groove that dances around the changes..

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bhGCzGQb42w

my last..East West Connection...awsome dance disco funk..there albums are fantastic...i was in a club in london with my sister and this tune blew us away!!! the bassist is awsome as is the rest, especially the keys and horn section... ok all of it.....my B5 recommendation.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xoYsPKCCIEs..

Edited July 23, 2018 by Dad3353

[Pete Academy]

i have been reading through this amazing thread loving all the stuff i know, and stuff i dont..

here is my 2 or 3 or 4 old and new

this one is from a fav of mine...Crazy Penis "there's a better place"...amazing dance disco..

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8itXbALx7Mo&feature=fvw

the best of the "Acid Jazz" or as i prefer modern jazz funk time...Vibraphonic....Heavy Vibes
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R00y_sgxSkE

i love this song more than anyone can know..the best 80's groove that was ever made...alot of the pointer sisters stuff was so so, but this is soooo good!!!! when electronica met groove


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_86SgNhDgwA

one of favorite bands of the 80's Shakatak...The pianist in this band as well as the bassist are just amazing!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8k0EytNHQ7E...=PL&index=1

ill throw this in there..the love of my life, Chaka Khan...the best female singer to ever walk the planet IMHO apart from Anita and Aretha of course...funky as sxxt this..these were hr golden years for me, with rufus, then she made"'naughty". with anthony jackson, m miller, as you may know...incredible album..

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MIJH05NkA5w

the best disco song EVER made IMHO...just smooth, simple, finesse...i defy anyone not to want to dance to this sh*t when one is on the floor..the bass playing is sooo cool too.a rolling groove that dances around the changes..

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bhGCzGQb42w

my last..East West Connection...awsome dance disco funk..there albums are fantastic...i was in a club in london with my sister and this tune blew us away!!! the bassist is awsome as is the rest, especially the keys and horn section... ok all of it.....my B5 recommendation.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xoYsPKCCIEs..

Edited July 23, 2018 by Dad3353

[Pete Academy]

i have been reading through this amazing thread loving all the stuff i know, and stuff i dont..

here is my 2 or 3 or 4 old and new

this one is from a fav of mine...Crazy Penis "there's a better place"...amazing dance disco..

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8itXbALx7Mo&feature=fvw

the best of the "Acid Jazz" or as i prefer modern jazz funk time...Vibraphonic....Heavy Vibes
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R00y_sgxSkE

i love this song more than anyone can know..the best 80's groove that was ever made...alot of the pointer sisters stuff was so so, but this is soooo good!!!! when electronica met groove


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_86SgNhDgwA

one of favorite bands of the 80's Shakatak...The pianist in this band as well as the bassist are just amazing!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8k0EytNHQ7E...=PL&index=1

ill throw this in there..the love of my life, Chaka Khan...the best female singer to ever walk the planet IMHO apart from Anita and Aretha of course...funky as sxxt this..these were hr golden years for me, with rufus, then she made"'naughty". with anthony jackson, m miller, as you may know...incredible album..

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MIJH05NkA5w

the best disco song EVER made IMHO...just smooth, simple, finesse...i defy anyone not to want to dance to this sh*t when one is on the floor..the bass playing is sooo cool too.a rolling groove that dances around the changes..

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bhGCzGQb42w

my last..East West Connection...awsome dance disco funk..there albums are fantastic...i was in a club in london with my sister and this tune blew us away!!! the bassist is awsome as is the rest, especially the keys and horn section... ok all of it.....my B5 recommendation.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xoYsPKCCIEs..

The Crazy Penis track sounds like a sample version of this track by MFSB, one of my all-time faves:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R7k-7cZOfdE Edited July 23, 2018 by Dad3353