Stag Posted July 31, 2010 Share Posted July 31, 2010 ummmmm..... Cliff Burton? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BottomEndian Posted July 31, 2010 Share Posted July 31, 2010 [quote name='derrenleepoole' post='910967' date='Jul 31 2010, 09:48 AM']Man, that has to be first... 24 posts and not one mention of you know who! [/quote] Red Mitchell? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derrenleepoole Posted July 31, 2010 Share Posted July 31, 2010 [quote name='Stag' post='910991' date='Jul 31 2010, 10:10 AM']ummmmm..... Cliff Burton?[/quote] Good shout out. He's the whole reason I started playing bass Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Sausage Posted July 31, 2010 Share Posted July 31, 2010 [quote name='bubinga5' post='910805' date='Jul 30 2010, 11:11 PM']there must be a solo that brings you out of that middle ground?[/quote] Its not just bass its kinda anything. I think the problem lies in that the first 'solo' i can remember hearing, of any desription, was (guitar solo)'Eruption' by Eddie Van Halen. Just the fire and passion (and the fact it was him just warming up and being recorded, which i found out years later) just blew my head off. And i ain't heard anything of same intensity anywhere on anything since. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bottlebassman Posted July 31, 2010 Share Posted July 31, 2010 J.J's solo in "Genetix" by The Stranglers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steantval Posted July 31, 2010 Share Posted July 31, 2010 (edited) [quote name='Musky' post='910913' date='Jul 31 2010, 07:07 AM']I always liked the solo from Free's live version of Mr Big. Not strictly a solo, but the bass takes over the lead. Very simple but very effective. [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PGODVQmcEu8"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PGODVQmcEu8[/url] About 4:15 in.[/quote] +1000 The legendary Andy Fraser on bass. It's certainly not [u]very simple[/u] - try playing it note perfect with his feel. Edited July 31, 2010 by steantval Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Savage Posted July 31, 2010 Share Posted July 31, 2010 [quote name='rob_89' post='910943' date='Jul 31 2010, 08:47 AM']its a crap song but listen to Maxwell Murder by Rancid for the bass[/quote] It's a great song, and I've already linked it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teen t-shirt Posted July 31, 2010 Share Posted July 31, 2010 this has always been my favourite and leaves me in awe every single time! [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TVl39LBZGMw"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TVl39LBZGMw[/url] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Musky Posted July 31, 2010 Share Posted July 31, 2010 [quote name='teen t-shirt' post='911167' date='Jul 31 2010, 12:53 PM']this has always been my favourite and leaves me in awe every single time! [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TVl39LBZGMw"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TVl39LBZGMw[/url][/quote] I love Entwistle but I've got to admit that leaves me stone cold. [quote]+1000 The legendary Andy Fraser on bass. rolleyes.gif It's certainly not very simple - try playing it note perfect with his feel.[/quote] Actually you're right about about that. Those bends and vibrato are a complete bugger, especially when you're a puny bassist like myself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnnylager Posted July 31, 2010 Share Posted July 31, 2010 (edited) Yup, Cliff innit. Take your pick. [url="http://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=cliff+burton+bass+solo&aq=1"]http://www.youtube.com/results?search_quer...s+solo&aq=1[/url] Or Brian Fox. Edited July 31, 2010 by johnnylager Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marvin Posted July 31, 2010 Share Posted July 31, 2010 [quote name='Musky' post='910913' date='Jul 31 2010, 07:07 AM']I always liked the solo from Free's live version of Mr Big. Not strictly a solo, but the bass takes over the lead. Very simple but very effective. [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PGODVQmcEu8"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PGODVQmcEu8[/url] About 4:15 in.[/quote] [quote name='steantval' post='911147' date='Jul 31 2010, 12:36 PM']+1000 The legendary Andy Fraser on bass. It's certainly not [u]very simple[/u] - try playing it note perfect with his feel.[/quote] My fav as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mog Posted July 31, 2010 Share Posted July 31, 2010 Hell ya Cliff Burton !!!! Also these little gems Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chest Rockwell Posted July 31, 2010 Share Posted July 31, 2010 being a Metalhead, I'll go with Cliff Burton. Most of that other stuff is very 'clever' but either boring as hell (Wilkenfield), or... 'noise' (Sheehan). I am sulking of course, cos I cant play anything like any of then At least Cliff brings the ROCK. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris2112 Posted July 31, 2010 Share Posted July 31, 2010 The bass solo at 02:40 in this blows me away...absolutely incredible. And the bass solo in this is jaw-droppingly cool. Incredible fusion...03:40 for this one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cat Burrito Posted July 31, 2010 Share Posted July 31, 2010 I don't mind the occasional bass solo. Being a big fan of The Byrds, here's Skip Battin in action Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Academy Posted July 31, 2010 Share Posted July 31, 2010 [quote name='teen t-shirt' post='911167' date='Jul 31 2010, 12:53 PM']this has always been my favourite and leaves me in awe every single time! [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TVl39LBZGMw"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TVl39LBZGMw[/url][/quote] What an awesome sound. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wateroftyne Posted July 31, 2010 Share Posted July 31, 2010 After trawling through the thread listening to all the suggestions, I've concluded that the answer to the OP's question is.... no. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blamelouis Posted July 31, 2010 Share Posted July 31, 2010 [quote name='derrenleepoole' post='910967' date='Jul 31 2010, 08:48 AM']Man, that has to be first... 24 posts and not one mention of you know who! [/quote] Was going to post "port of entry" but you've put me off Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
funkypenguin Posted July 31, 2010 Share Posted July 31, 2010 My current favourites would be.... John Patitucci's upright solo in the live GRP big band take of sister sadie (the vid of which has vanished from youtube but check out the recording if you're into jazz, its incredible) Tony Grey's solo in the extended version of summer rain featuring the Hiromi Trio [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VL14_nd2C2Q"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VL14_nd2C2Q[/url] Life Burning by/featuring Matt Garrison [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yuH5JRs8Ug0"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yuH5JRs8Ug0[/url] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Academy Posted July 31, 2010 Share Posted July 31, 2010 My definitive choice. 2.43. [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2EvWkUuALGg"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2EvWkUuALGg[/url] The best slap solo ever. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomTom Posted August 1, 2010 Share Posted August 1, 2010 [quote name='wateroftyne' post='911437' date='Jul 31 2010, 07:23 PM']After trawling through the thread listening to all the suggestions, I've concluded that the answer to the OP's question is.... no. [/quote] +1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chest Rockwell Posted August 7, 2010 Share Posted August 7, 2010 (edited) bump!! Edited August 7, 2010 by Chest Rockwell Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colledge Posted August 7, 2010 Share Posted August 7, 2010 wait.... am i doing it wrong? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derrenleepoole Posted August 7, 2010 Share Posted August 7, 2010 I'm very impressed, he still hasn't been mentioned Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
purpleblob Posted August 7, 2010 Share Posted August 7, 2010 [quote name='funkypenguin' post='911451' date='Jul 31 2010, 07:36 PM']Tony Grey's solo in the extended version of summer rain featuring the Hiromi Trio [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VL14_nd2C2Q"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VL14_nd2C2Q[/url][/quote] Absolutely beautiful. I love Tony's playing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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