Jobiebass Posted May 14, 2008 Share Posted May 14, 2008 Since I really started to get into bass ive always been impressed by 2 videos from youtube.. [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5vAalqCpqCA"]flight of a bumblebee on a 7 String[/url] [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iHPhyRyGAfc"]YYZ on a 6 string[/url] the YYZ cover is my fav by far. I very much doubt even if I spent the rest of my life doing nothing but learning that song id never master it. I picked up the tabs for it once, laughed and put my bass down. I know most of you will say just learn your own stuff, I dont want to get into an argument about that. But what songs out there have you looked at and thought... Never in a million years.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Galilee Posted May 14, 2008 Share Posted May 14, 2008 Recently, that Simpsons theme that Stuart Clayton posted. It's not just the playing of it (which is insane), it's the working it out. There's a completely mental two-handed bit in it that really just scares the life out of me. I reckon that if I could play that, I could probably play anything, but I acknowledge that - even given all the time in the world just to practise bass - I'd never crack it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oscar South Posted May 14, 2008 Share Posted May 14, 2008 Anything by Michael Manring. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ahpook Posted May 14, 2008 Share Posted May 14, 2008 [quote name='Jobiebass' post='198708' date='May 14 2008, 01:30 PM']But what songs out there have you looked at and thought... Never in a million years..[/quote] most of them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merton Posted May 14, 2008 Share Posted May 14, 2008 [quote name='ahpook' post='198720' date='May 14 2008, 01:48 PM']most of them.[/quote] haha, +1 to that! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarah5string Posted May 14, 2008 Share Posted May 14, 2008 Anything involving slap and pop... I'm hopeless at it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SJA Posted May 14, 2008 Share Posted May 14, 2008 (edited) my covers band want to do Sinatra/Ella Fitzgerald etc.'s "I get a kick out of you", but I just can't get my head round it at all- in my mind the vocal melody of the second part where the bass starts walking in double time just doesn't fit over the chords. to me it's like maths in audio form- completely unnatural. I guess jazz just isn't my thing. Edited May 14, 2008 by SJA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muzzer Posted May 14, 2008 Share Posted May 14, 2008 Jeff Berlin playing Allan Holdsworth's "Water on the Brain Part II" [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sY8yQhy16Pc&feature=related"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sY8yQhy16Pc...feature=related[/url] No video though Anything by Jimmy Johnson Some would say anything at all Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarah5string Posted May 14, 2008 Share Posted May 14, 2008 Just thought of one... How many I help you by Sikth.... absolute madness... Actually.. anything by Sikth or Primus!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oscar South Posted May 14, 2008 Share Posted May 14, 2008 I think Primus stuff isn't as hard technically, its just getting the feels right thats almost impossible, Claypool's got pretty much the hardest style in music to imitate. Sikth is just ridiculous. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ahpook Posted May 14, 2008 Share Posted May 14, 2008 [quote name='Sarah5string' post='198885' date='May 14 2008, 04:57 PM']Anything involving slap and pop... I'm hopeless at it![/quote] see when it comes to slap and pop...i'm quite happy not being able to play it !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oscar South Posted May 14, 2008 Share Posted May 14, 2008 I was lucky enough to be one of those Claypool/Flea obsessed slapbass-kids when I was younger so it was almost all I practiced, lucky because now I've got it in the bag and I don't have to worry about working on it any more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ashgeezer Posted May 14, 2008 Share Posted May 14, 2008 BLOOD ON THE WORLDS HANDS by iron maiden. I saw steve harris do it live on a twin necked bass on the x-factor tour in the 90s although i wasn"t playing bass then but a few months ago got the tab for it and had a bash at it ( no chance ) it looks easy tabbed out but its the speed its played at that freaks me out, i will keep attempting it though regardless of how long it takes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
queenofthedepths Posted May 14, 2008 Share Posted May 14, 2008 (edited) [quote name='Sarah5string' post='198919' date='May 14 2008, 05:37 PM']Just thought of one... How many I help you by Sikth.... absolute madness... Actually.. anything by Sikth or Primus!!!!![/quote] I was listening to SikTh as I read that, and now I'm determined to give Scent of the Obscene another shot! I reckon learning it on bass has got to be easier than finding the other musicians to cover it! Mine is Only Ash Remains by Necrophagist Edited May 14, 2008 by queenofthedepths Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tait Posted May 14, 2008 Share Posted May 14, 2008 hit me with your rhythm stick the bass solo in maxwell murder (by rancid) any double thumbing, i just cant do it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve_K Posted May 14, 2008 Share Posted May 14, 2008 [quote name='lwtait' post='199002' date='May 14 2008, 07:44 PM']hit me with your rhythm stick[/quote] Ooh I'd never noticed that before... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blamelouis Posted May 14, 2008 Share Posted May 14, 2008 Havana - Weather report Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
molan Posted May 15, 2008 Share Posted May 15, 2008 Ready Freddie Washington's part from Forget Me Nots I know loads of people seem to have this off pat but I've never been a slapper so can't even get close to a version like this one: [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CmlImQTRlio"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CmlImQTRlio[/url] I remember reading in interview with him years ago where he said it had earned him a fair old wedge of cash (and how many bass lines can you say that about?). He got a full writer's credit on the Patrice Rushen original and it's since been sampled by Will Smith for Men in Black, George Michael, Randy Crawford etc. giving him a true "multi-platinum" status as he gets writer's credits on all of their versions as well I think! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jobiebass Posted May 16, 2008 Author Share Posted May 16, 2008 [quote name='molan' post='199577' date='May 15 2008, 01:49 PM']Ready Freddie Washington's part from Forget Me Nots I know loads of people seem to have this off pat but I've never been a slapper so can't even get close to a version like this one: [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CmlImQTRlio"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CmlImQTRlio[/url] I remember reading in interview with him years ago where he said it had earned him a fair old wedge of cash (and how many bass lines can you say that about?). He got a full writer's credit on the Patrice Rushen original and it's since been sampled by Will Smith for Men in Black, George Michael, Randy Crawford etc. giving him a true "multi-platinum" status as he gets writer's credits on all of their versions as well I think![/quote] wow, I really liked that video. Makes me wanna be able to play slap even more. Me thinks ill ask my tutour tomorrow, my technique is terrible at the mo. oh, YYZ - Rush, started learning it. OMG, I only ever pluck with 2 fingers, most 3 if im playing something stupidly fast like pulp fiction tune. I had to play with 4 and me no likey. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lowhand_mike Posted May 16, 2008 Share Posted May 16, 2008 i had a go at YYZ and strangely i got the first bit, it wasnt the speed that i had an issue with but remembering all the slight differences. I'd love to learn Woodpecker from mars by faith no more but the timing and feel of that track is hard, even billy gould said it was tricky and he wrote it black betty by ram jam, no chance timing too weird for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phaedrus Posted May 16, 2008 Share Posted May 16, 2008 (edited) I'm posting youtube clips where I can. I'm lazy - if it's easy to check something out, I will. YYZ, La Villa Strangiata - Rush [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iONLKn5VHY4"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iONLKn5VHY4[/url] [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FOqVywCg934&feature=related"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FOqVywCg934...feature=related[/url] Sound Chaser, Does It Rally Happen? (particularly the ad-libbing at the end) - Yes [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SNNPcqKfi_Y&feature=related"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SNNPcqKfi_Y...feature=related[/url] [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u5q1_AOx0CY"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u5q1_AOx0CY[/url] (can't find a vid of Yes, but this guys has id nailed - decent tone too) Mathematician's Air Display - Pekka Pohjola (had a tape years ago - lost now, and can't find the CD anywhere) Havona (for technicality, precision & melody), Palladium (for groove & melody) - Jaco [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-AgAbU0q0eA&feature=related"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-AgAbU0q0eA...feature=related[/url] (some guy covering it - no Jaco vid, no palladium vid) I Need More Love - Robert Randolph & The Family Band: [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f4zpzEIdoPc"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f4zpzEIdoPc[/url] Lucretia McEvil - Blood, Sweat & Tears Can't find a clip. Shooting Shark - Blue Oyster Cult [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jU9Crc38eNc&feature=related"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jU9Crc38eNc...feature=related[/url] The Ink & The Well - David Sylvian (upright bass) [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-QnCtcL-Pe8"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-QnCtcL-Pe8[/url] Music For Chameleons, We Take Mystery To Bed, White Boys & Heroes - Gary Numan [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f7K62hTCJVY"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f7K62hTCJVY[/url] [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b_itDRkZn-c&feature=related"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b_itDRkZn-c...feature=related[/url] [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=95puk3zNzVY"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=95puk3zNzVY[/url] Christian - China Crisis [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ju2UTJPbTGM"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ju2UTJPbTGM[/url] The bit in the middle of In The Cage (around 3:09 - 3:40) - Genesis [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8ZNCvS-tJpw"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8ZNCvS-tJpw[/url] Rhythm Stick [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R7SkG0D-9g4&feature=related"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R7SkG0D-9g4...feature=related[/url] Raspberry Jam Delta-V, The Bells of Lal (Part 2) - Stu Hamm (Joe Satriani tracks) [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EtkOSsHedzw"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EtkOSsHedzw[/url] John The Fisherman, Tommy The Cat (slapped fretless 6), Jerry Was A Race car Driver (tapped fretless 6) - Primus [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lkFMJ4-ai1I"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lkFMJ4-ai1I[/url] [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=glF01ELfU0Y"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=glF01ELfU0Y[/url] (bad quality, but interesting intro...) [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=glF01ELfU0Y"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=glF01ELfU0Y[/url] (better quality) [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=npBhCo5KzCI"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=npBhCo5KzCI[/url] Ramble On - Led Zep (more or less got this down, but I'd like to feel like I really [i]feel [/i]it when I play it. [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bLkOE4XDBis&feature=related"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bLkOE4XDBis...feature=related[/url] The Truth - Limp Bizkit [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hLmtgWW9KXo"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hLmtgWW9KXo[/url] There is A Dog, I Feel Free, Mr Pink - Mark King Can't find any video or audio clips, but trust me when I say: BUY THIS! [url="http://www.play.com/Music/CD/4-/2185183/Influences/Product.html"]http://www.play.com/Music/CD/4-/2185183/In...es/Product.html[/url] £3 FFS! I Want You Back - Jackson 5 (Jamerson? I can play it bar the middle section - I kind of gave up when I realised I'm average) [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IQLZmGybUXU"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IQLZmGybUXU[/url] Crises (the section from 3:49 - 4:03) - Mike Oldfield Can't find a clip Ark of Infinity (from 2:06 on. I'm sure could play it, I just never tried) - Pallas Can't find a clip Pretty Little Ditty - RHCP [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9jl5gDL1VAI&feature=related"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9jl5gDL1VAI...feature=related[/url] (good audio) Refrigerator Car (specially the solo at 3:20 in the live version) - Spin Doctors Can't find a clip Sir Duke - Stevie Wonder [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cmUvVj2mxnY"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cmUvVj2mxnY[/url] I can play some of some of these, but I'd like to better at the parts I can play and I'd love to be able to play the parts/songs I can't play. I can't be hard on myself cos I don't really push myself. 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molan Posted May 16, 2008 Share Posted May 16, 2008 There are some classics here! Two of the guys who first got me wanting to play bass back in the early 70's were Chris Squire & Mike Rutherford. Both Rickenbacker men in those days of course and amongst the few bass players that really cut through the murk of some of the mixes around at that time. Shame Rutherford decided he wanted to play lead all the time and they lost that wonderful punchy Rick sound. Um - thinks to self - must get the nut repaired on my '73 Ricky, get a pick out & try some Yes & Genesis songs! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lowhand_mike Posted May 16, 2008 Share Posted May 16, 2008 john the fisherman is actually suprisingly easy. tommy the cat, forget it i still cant get my head round that even with the numerous youtube vids on it. Jerry was a race car driver is again fairly easy your bass just needs to be very sensitive Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
funkypenguin Posted May 26, 2008 Share Posted May 26, 2008 'Instrumedley' and/or 'the Dance of Eternity' by Dream Theater. i can play bits and pieces of it but its that long i dont have the patience to sit down and work it all out! [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ieRFnlcsZ0g"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ieRFnlcsZ0g[/url] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bass-ic Posted May 27, 2008 Share Posted May 27, 2008 (edited) umm, anything really......am a slow learner! Matt Edited May 27, 2008 by Absolute-beginner Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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