MuckedUpFunkies Posted November 3, 2011 Share Posted November 3, 2011 I'm applying for university this year in a Music degree and have just started getting offers back. Problem is most want an audition first and I dont really have a clue what to play! At the moment I'm thinking a portrait of tracy and Fusion (Grade8piece) but I need at least 3-4 to be getting on with. I was thinking along the Tower of Power/Stevie Wonder line such as Soul with a Capital S or Sir Duke but i dont think either are really complicated enough. So any ideas? Many thanks Dan P.S My top 2 choices are Leeds College of Music and LIPA if this helps! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JakeBrownBass Posted November 3, 2011 Share Posted November 3, 2011 Nothings too simple. Places like these aren't looking for the next solo bass player, they're looking for someone that can groove & play whats right for the music your playing. They'll be loads of players playing portrait of tracy. smooth, sir duke etc... Maybe think of something different. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave D Posted November 3, 2011 Share Posted November 3, 2011 Not really sure what they would expect to see, but how about something like this: [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4ZyQE8LNKAk"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4ZyQE8LNKAk[/url] Reasonably straight forward parts, but i think it sounds good all together. Or maybe a bit of Bach?!! [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sKU0-wIxzbk&feature=related"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sKU0-wIxzbk&feature=related[/url] Good luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leschirons Posted November 3, 2011 Share Posted November 3, 2011 [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gpnho5zBvaM&feature=related"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gpnho5zBvaM&feature=related[/url] Try Dune Tune. Very pleasant to listen to, bit old hat, but still nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leschirons Posted November 3, 2011 Share Posted November 3, 2011 Just an after-thought but I heard a mate make a fabulous job on fretless of the Floyd's Coming back to life, basically playing the vocal melody line and adding some bass harmony lower down. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charic Posted November 3, 2011 Share Posted November 3, 2011 Are original compositions allowed? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JakeBrownBass Posted November 3, 2011 Share Posted November 3, 2011 FWIW, on my audition for the RNCM I played whitneys greatest love of all & midnight on the dancefloor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OliverBlackman Posted November 3, 2011 Share Posted November 3, 2011 i played red hot chili peppers desecration smile for my audition to ACM, nothing harmonically challenging but it just sounds nice when played right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris_b Posted November 3, 2011 Share Posted November 3, 2011 [size=4]They've seen it all before and played by better players so NO Jaco and definitely NO slapping![/size] [size=4]Try an arrangement of this: [/size] [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cp6bd2vf314"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cp6bd2vf314[/url] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OliverBlackman Posted November 3, 2011 Share Posted November 3, 2011 what about spain by chick corea? its not too difficult and you can really express some soloing ability over the samba section. Might need to re-record it though to make it a shorter arrangement and so the original solo's aren't there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anton346 Posted November 4, 2011 Share Posted November 4, 2011 The key is to show versatility. If they're expecting several tracks then vary it up in regards to technique and genre. But like JakeBrownBass said - keep it simple, you're expected to function as a bass player so show that you fit in well with the instrumentation around you. Maybe allocate one track to show more of a solo side to your playing but definitely throw in an element of groove and pocket playing. Making custom backing tracks for your audition pieces also shows them that you're prepared to put in the extra work aside from your playing ability. Hope that gives you a few ideas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MuckedUpFunkies Posted November 4, 2011 Author Share Posted November 4, 2011 (edited) Simple grooves hey... Play that funk music simple? Or I want you back? Just found a cool MJ Medaly of ABC I want you back and The love you save that could be fun Edited November 4, 2011 by MuckedUpFunkies Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charic Posted November 4, 2011 Share Posted November 4, 2011 Actually what about something using a looper? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timo Posted November 4, 2011 Share Posted November 4, 2011 Victor Wooten's harmonicfest of Amazing Grace (until it goes mental), maybe do your own thing with it too. And River People by Weather Report could be a shout, simple through most of it but you have to keep it tight then breaks into the 16th note groove at the end. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EdwardHimself Posted November 4, 2011 Share Posted November 4, 2011 [quote name='MuckedUpFunkies' timestamp='1320342709' post='1425675']I'm applying for university this year in a Music degree and have just started getting offers back. Problem is most want an audition first and I dont really have a clue what to play! At the moment I'm thinking a portrait of tracy and Fusion (Grade8piece) but I need at least 3-4 to be getting on with. I was thinking along the Tower of Power/Stevie Wonder line such as Soul with a Capital S or Sir Duke but i dont think either are really complicated enough. So any ideas? Many thanks Dan P.S My top 2 choices are Leeds College of Music and LIPA if this helps![/quote] I know exactly how you feel. I've still not decided what I should do for my final year engineering project and I've got to hand a preliminary report and literature survey in by the end of the year :/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charic Posted November 4, 2011 Share Posted November 4, 2011 [quote name='EdwardHimself' timestamp='1320420396' post='1426708'] I know exactly how you feel. I've still not decided what I should do for my final year engineering project and I've got to hand a preliminary report and literature survey in by the end of the year :/ [/quote] By the time my dissertation came around I knew exactly what I wanted to do just because i'd theorised about it so many times already. I kinda assumed this was normal but my gf is in a similar position to you with no idea what to do either. I find it hard to understand tbh. Hopefully you'll find something that sparks your interest though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MuckedUpFunkies Posted November 4, 2011 Author Share Posted November 4, 2011 No lopper available. I spoke to my Music Tech teacher today and he suggests A portrait of tracy as a solo look at me piece, A grade 8 piece as a look at me in ensemble and to play live bass over my last years AS composition piece. I got a B and the bass is pretty funky but I'm not to sure =/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MuckedUpFunkies Posted November 8, 2011 Author Share Posted November 8, 2011 Now in the process of recording Thrill is gone by BB king, a Portrait of tracy, The grade 8 piece, Signed sealed delivered and I want you back and il compare when theyre all done. Thanks for help Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EdwardHimself Posted November 9, 2011 Share Posted November 9, 2011 (edited) [quote name='charic' timestamp='1320420967' post='1426720'] By the time my dissertation came around I knew exactly what I wanted to do just because i'd theorised about it so many times already. I kinda assumed this was normal but my gf is in a similar position to you with no idea what to do either. I find it hard to understand tbh. Hopefully you'll find something that sparks your interest though! [/quote] gd 4 u Edited November 9, 2011 by EdwardHimself Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTUK Posted November 9, 2011 Share Posted November 9, 2011 [quote name='chris_b' timestamp='1320359183' post='1425962'] [size=4]They've seen it all before and played by better players so NO Jaco and definitely NO slapping![/size] [/quote] Definitely. PIck an atmospheric piece from someone like Floyd and play high haunting solo lines under pinned with as may pads as you can in the arrangment. You might have to move the key to accomodate this... Just be original...not flash. They'll see flash all day, every day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul_5 Posted November 9, 2011 Share Posted November 9, 2011 [quote name='chris_b' timestamp='1320359183' post='1425962'] [size=4]They've seen it all before and played by better players so NO Jaco and definitely NO slapping![/size] [size=4]Try an arrangement of this: [/size] [/quote] Didn't Jaco do one of these already? http://youtu.be/Zd6DTRywF7Q Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
.gif.9ad672bb8b84505709f76b39c8c256ec.gif)
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.