Pete Academy Posted January 1, 2010 Author Share Posted January 1, 2010 (edited) This track taught me how to groove: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PeeOPR8bxac So did this: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o2w9lSHaLyI Verdine at his best. An absolute classic, and a song that formed my musical career: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o2w9lSHaLyI Essential listening: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vE2zx4lr-h8 Edited August 1, 2018 by Dad3353 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Academy Posted January 1, 2010 Author Share Posted January 1, 2010 Bus Stop is a really hard track to play properly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phil.i.stein Posted January 1, 2010 Share Posted January 1, 2010 (edited) This track taught me how to groove: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PeeOPR8bxac So did this: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o2w9lSHaLyI Verdine at his best. An absolute classic, and a song that formed my musical career: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o2w9lSHaLyI Essential listening: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vE2zx4lr-h8 enjoying !!! Edited August 1, 2018 by Dad3353 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phil.i.stein Posted January 1, 2010 Share Posted January 1, 2010 i would suck her bass anyday Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Academy Posted January 1, 2010 Author Share Posted January 1, 2010 (edited) i would suck her bass anyday I have championed her a few times on this forum. Edited August 1, 2018 by Dad3353 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phil.i.stein Posted January 1, 2010 Share Posted January 1, 2010 (edited) I have championed her a few times on this forum. good man edit - i'm not even fit to suck on her thumb, never mind her bass... ! Edited August 1, 2018 by Dad3353 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huge Hands Posted January 2, 2010 Share Posted January 2, 2010 (edited) Why thank you everyone! I've been watching this thread develop and have finally got around to plugging a decent set of headphones into my laptop so I can listen to all the clips. Excellent. Personally, I like the slow grooving stuff. I especially liked the Me'Shell one that was posted early on. I would like to add my own personal favourite, Millie Jackson. To be honest, I think it is the whole band that makes this groove and drip with funk, especially as the bass player is playing it quite straight. I love it after the breakdown, after 3.45 ish. Further examples of "my thing" are: Freddie King Ronnie McNeir Aretha Franklin Another example of the religious lot doing it well is this soundcheck by Tye Tribbett (brother Thaddeus "Terry" Tribbett on bass) Edited August 1, 2018 by Dad3353 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huge Hands Posted January 2, 2010 Share Posted January 2, 2010 (edited) This is a great track and a perfect reminder of why Zender should be praised. That's the envelope filter sound I can never get. I know Mr Zender is in the video, but didn't I once read somewhere that as this was the first track recorded, it was pre-Zender joining and done by Andrew Levy of the Brand New Heavies? Of course I could be wrong... Edited August 1, 2018 by Dad3353 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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joerattray Posted January 2, 2010 Share Posted January 2, 2010 (edited) Another example of the religious lot doing it well is this soundcheck by Tye Tribbett (brother Thaddeus "Terry" Tribbett on bass) That's amazing. Always meant to check out the Tribbett brothers stuff but never got round to it. Now I definately will. Good choices with the other vids too, that EWF tune is a beezer. Edited August 1, 2018 by Dad3353 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris_b Posted January 2, 2010 Share Posted January 2, 2010 I don't like my funk neat and tidy. These guys hit the spot for me. The funk.... The groove... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Academy Posted January 3, 2010 Author Share Posted January 3, 2010 (edited) I don't like my funk neat and tidy. These guys hit the spot for me. The funk.... The groove... Fantastic post! Edited August 1, 2018 by Dad3353 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Academy Posted January 3, 2010 Author Share Posted January 3, 2010 (edited) I refuse to let this thread die. Mingo Fishtrap. The bass player is great. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2W5f01TOz54 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_y8r5cX9fCw Kid Creole. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gIYjAxj6ss0 Ozomatli. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VN9vfaP0Jok Headhunters. As funky as it ever gets. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SAfVsuVEYD0 Edited August 1, 2018 by Dad3353 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Academy Posted January 3, 2010 Author Share Posted January 3, 2010 (edited) How could we leave this out? Amazing live version. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cHf7DvVpeiU Edited August 1, 2018 by Dad3353 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stingray5 Posted January 3, 2010 Share Posted January 3, 2010 I particularly loved the Dupstaphunk track. Not come across them before but will check 'em out further. I was going to post the original "Steppin' Out" track from George Howard (RIP) but this is a lovely live version of from '85. This guy died way too young. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Academy Posted January 3, 2010 Author Share Posted January 3, 2010 (edited) I particularly loved the Dupstaphunk track. Not come across them before but will check 'em out further. I was going to post the original "Steppin' Out" track from George Howard (RIP) but this is a lovely live version of from '85. This guy died way too young. F*ck me, what an amazing track! I can't believe I missed this stuff!!! And what a slap sound Edited August 1, 2018 by Dad3353 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris_b Posted January 3, 2010 Share Posted January 3, 2010 (edited) ....I particularly loved the Dupstaphunk track. Not come across them before but will check 'em out further.... Unfortunately their Youtube vids are bit patchy, but you can check them out on www.dumpstaphunk.com Edited August 1, 2018 by Dad3353 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stingray5 Posted January 3, 2010 Share Posted January 3, 2010 (edited) F*ck me, what an amazing track! I can't believe I missed this stuff!!! And what a slap sound I'm not sure if that might be Keni Burke on bass. It was him, along with Nathan East, doing bass duties on the original "Steppin' Out" album. (Album also has a beautiful version of Michael Jackson's "Human Nature"). Edited August 1, 2018 by Dad3353 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
molan Posted January 4, 2010 Share Posted January 4, 2010 Betraying my disco roots here: I love this one just for the dancing, lol and the lovely Phyllis Hyman (RIP) let me take you to Xanadu. . . Not the best sound on this but so excited about seeing Teena (whose put on a bit of weight, lol) again soon yeah, c'mon and give it to me baby or if you feel the need to Boogie Oogie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Bassman Posted January 4, 2010 Share Posted January 4, 2010 (edited) Betraying my disco roots here: I love this one just for the dancing, lol and the lovely Phyllis Hyman (RIP) let me take you to Xanadu. . . Not the best sound on this but so excited about seeing Teena (whose put on a bit of weight, lol) again soon yeah, c'mon and give it to me baby or if you feel the need to Boogie Oogie Mmmm, ain't nuttin' sexier than a lady bass-player!! What's that bass the Taste of Honey chick is playing? Some kind of custom job? Looks like the b*stard son a Warwick Dolphin and a Vox!! Molan - are you saying Lady Tee's coming to town again soon? I last saw her live at Hammersmith in 1990. Awesome gig - she made grown men cry, just her and a piano... Edited August 1, 2018 by Dad3353 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
molan Posted January 4, 2010 Share Posted January 4, 2010 (edited) Mmmm, ain't nuttin' sexier than a lady bass-player!! What's that bass the Taste of Honey chick is playing? Some kind of custom job? Looks like the b*stard son a Warwick Dolphin and a Vox!! Molan - are you saying Lady Tee's coming to town again soon? I last saw her live at Hammersmith in 1990. Awesome gig - she made grown men cry, just her and a piano... I think it's a Tune Space Bass but I could be wrong! She usually plays a sunburst Fender Jazz: Lady Tee is coming to the Indigo 2 on Jan 30th! I was there in 1990 - the Ivory tour: Sound's a bit funny on this but she looks great! Pax Stereo channel has almost a full rehearsal for the current tour: http://www.youtube.com/profile?user=paxstereo#g/search Edited August 1, 2018 by Dad3353 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Bassman Posted January 5, 2010 Share Posted January 5, 2010 (edited) I think it's a Tune Space Bass but I could be wrong! She usually plays a sunburst Fender Jazz: Lady Tee is coming to the Indigo 2 on Jan 30th! I was there in 1990 - the Ivory tour: Sound's a bit funny on this but she looks great! Pax Stereo channel has almost a full rehearsal for the current tour: http://www.youtube.com/profile?user=paxstereo#g/search Cool! Have to try and get me some tix! Aah, "Ooh La La La" - t'was our first dance at our wedding!! No-one else knew the bl**dy song but we didn't care. Me n Mrs Captain Bassman have always been big Lady Tee fans. She does look fab in that vid, in fact I think that was her hottest period for looks. I think she's been dodging a few salads in recent years though but the voice still makes the hairs on the back of my neck stand up! Anyway, back on the subject of groove, so many of her songs - both early and later - have great bass parts. Thinking Naked to the World, Just Us Two, Portuguese Love, Square Biz... Edited August 1, 2018 by Dad3353 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Academy Posted January 6, 2010 Author Share Posted January 6, 2010 (edited) My favourite classic Kool tracks before they went all pop: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rUh8sqMNNg4 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DK6vNwNEtu4 The drum part to Funky Stuff is amazing. Check how the bass drum plays behind the beat. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dl9IoIY7ghY http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WBGTu8Z84qs This track is a masterclass of funk. Edited August 1, 2018 by Dad3353 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Academy Posted January 6, 2010 Author Share Posted January 6, 2010 'Behind The Groove' is an all-time classic. Highly recommended for practising non-manic slap. This bass line really makes you concentrate on the groove. I promise you it will improve your groove skills 100%. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Academy Posted January 10, 2010 Author Share Posted January 10, 2010 (edited) How did I forget this??? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=saVT0ZbyIHQ Simple but very effective. Edited August 1, 2018 by Dad3353 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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