paul_5 Posted November 25, 2012 Share Posted November 25, 2012 OK, so we've got a thread about the last bassline you learned, but I'm curious as to what is the best one you've learned? I realise that this has the potential to be a contentious issue, after all, someone's 'best' will inevitably be someone's 'worst' etc..., but it's a purely personal choice. Mine's probably 'Freewill' by Rush. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lozz196 Posted November 25, 2012 Share Posted November 25, 2012 Pump It Up - Bruce Thomas of Elvis Costello & The Attractions Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allighatt0r Posted November 25, 2012 Share Posted November 25, 2012 [quote name='Lozz196' timestamp='1353862644' post='1879077'] Pump It Up - Bruce Thomas of Elvis Costello & The Attractions [/quote] This was going to be my choice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the_skezz Posted November 25, 2012 Share Posted November 25, 2012 Rush's Distant Early Warning. Works brilliantly and it's the one bassline I never get tired of playing, so an all-round winner in my book. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Judo Chop Posted November 25, 2012 Share Posted November 25, 2012 Ooh, either 'Hit Me With Your Rhythm Stick' or 'Rain' by the Beatles because I felt I'd made some real progress after nailing them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hobbayne Posted November 25, 2012 Share Posted November 25, 2012 The Seeker by The Who. A great line and certainly one of Entwistles best. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pobrien_ie Posted November 25, 2012 Share Posted November 25, 2012 Not sure if it's the best or just my favourite, but it'd have to be 'I Was Made to Love Her' by Stevie Wonder with Jamerson (or was it Carol Kaye!!) on bass. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreeneKing Posted November 25, 2012 Share Posted November 25, 2012 [quote name='Hobbayne' timestamp='1353867532' post='1879153'] The Seeker by The Who. A great line and certainly one of Entwistles best. [/quote] That's the last one I've learned. Good but I've had even better. Heard it through the Grapevine perhaps? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham Posted November 25, 2012 Share Posted November 25, 2012 Pigs, Three Different Ones by Pink Floyd; I never really rated Roger Waters as a bassist - great song writer but nothing special on bass - but this track is a wonderful baseline to play Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arthurhenry Posted November 25, 2012 Share Posted November 25, 2012 [quote name='Graham' timestamp='1353877923' post='1879358'] Pigs, Three Different Ones by Pink Floyd; I never really rated Roger Waters as a bassist - great song writer but nothing special on bass - but this track is a wonderful baseline to play [/quote] Gilmour played all the bass on Animals, apart from some of Sheep. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tthiggins Posted November 25, 2012 Share Posted November 25, 2012 i think im going for toots and maytals 54 46 ,simple and great Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slatfatf Posted November 25, 2012 Share Posted November 25, 2012 I'm learning Sex Machine..... and it's THE best!! no question. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham Posted November 25, 2012 Share Posted November 25, 2012 [quote name='arthurhenry' timestamp='1353878198' post='1879366'] Gilmour played all the bass on Animals, apart from some of Sheep. [/quote] Ah, that'd explain it then Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barefootbassplayer Posted November 26, 2012 Share Posted November 26, 2012 Hit me with your rhythm stick! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pnefc42 Posted November 26, 2012 Share Posted November 26, 2012 'It's My Life' by Talk Talk is certainly a tasty line - I love it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bilbo Posted November 26, 2012 Share Posted November 26, 2012 Open Your Eyes (You Can Fly) - Flora Purim (Alphonso Johnson) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deep Thought Posted November 26, 2012 Share Posted November 26, 2012 Probably either Rhythm Stick or Nice'n'Sleazy by the Stranglers, which I have been playing for 20-odd years, but only now do I feel I'm getting on top of it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zenitram Posted November 26, 2012 Share Posted November 26, 2012 Louie Louie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leen2112 Posted November 26, 2012 Share Posted November 26, 2012 Mine is "Force 10" by Rush on Hold your fire, pretty much all the bass on that album are great to play, not too hard for Geddy but fun to play. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGreek Posted November 26, 2012 Share Posted November 26, 2012 "Breezin" by George Benson - interesting construction and way round the scale.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thumperbob 2002 Posted November 27, 2012 Share Posted November 27, 2012 Everyday People by Sly and the family stone. One note. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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