EBS_freak Posted May 8, 2015 Share Posted May 8, 2015 The man behind those wonderful ABBA lines :-( http://www.aftonbladet.se/nojesbladet/article20762692.ab Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris_b Posted May 8, 2015 Share Posted May 8, 2015 I got into RG late in the day. But since then I've been amazed at the bass gems hiding in plain sight on ABBA records. Sad news, indeed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EBS_freak Posted May 8, 2015 Author Share Posted May 8, 2015 For me, his approach to bass lines is very much like McCartney, a melody in themselves. Every time I listen to Abba, its like being given a lesson in pop perfection, as a group, including the peripheral musicians involved, they have to be in my top 3 songwriters ever. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dom in Dorset Posted May 8, 2015 Share Posted May 8, 2015 Wonderful player,very sad news , goodbye and thank you for the music. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dandelion Posted May 8, 2015 Share Posted May 8, 2015 One of my favourite Bass players. Thank you for the music indeed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discreet Posted May 8, 2015 Share Posted May 8, 2015 (edited) [quote name='EBS_freak' timestamp='1431103940' post='2767872'] For me, his approach to bass lines is very much like McCartney, a melody in themselves. [/quote] Absolutely. When I tell people one of my favourite basslines of all time is from [i]Dancing Queen[/i], I get funny looks. But it's a lesson in pop brilliance and is very difficult to play well, though it sounds simple. If anyone reading this is in doubt, go and listen to it properly. RIP. Edited May 8, 2015 by discreet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lowdown Posted May 8, 2015 Share Posted May 8, 2015 (edited) Yep, great player with a nice relaxed groove about him. Very lyrical player. Written stuff for other people, as well as some soundtrack writing, very talented guy. RIP. Edited May 8, 2015 by lowdown Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger2611 Posted May 8, 2015 Share Posted May 8, 2015 Very sad part of one of the most important bands of all time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evil Undead Posted May 8, 2015 Share Posted May 8, 2015 Absolutely gutted. My favourite bassist, and probably one of my favourite musicians full stop. R.I.P. Rutger. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KevB Posted May 8, 2015 Share Posted May 8, 2015 Another master craftsman gone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lonestar Posted May 8, 2015 Share Posted May 8, 2015 [quote name='discreet' timestamp='1431104950' post='2767888'] Absolutely. When I tell people one of my favourite basslines of all time is from [i]Dancing Queen[/i], I get funny looks. But it's a lesson in pop brilliance and is very difficult to play well, though it sounds simple. If anyone reading this is in doubt, go and listen to it properly. RIP. [/quote] Or indeed try and learn it. Great bass player. One of my favourites Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geek99 Posted May 8, 2015 Share Posted May 8, 2015 Ditto Very talented guy and very underrated Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJTee Posted May 8, 2015 Share Posted May 8, 2015 Very sad news indeed. Along with Bernard Edwards, my favourite bass player - now both are no longer with us. Dancing Queen is an absolute master class, along with One of Us, Money Money Money, and Knowing Me Knowing You. Never get tired of playing along. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cetera Posted May 8, 2015 Share Posted May 8, 2015 (edited) I was so gutted when I heard the news this afternoon. Another one of my faves has left the building.... RIP Rutger Edited May 8, 2015 by cetera Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
E sharp Posted May 8, 2015 Share Posted May 8, 2015 Just read this on here . Really really lovely player - echo all of the above . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RAY AGAINST THE MACHINE Posted May 8, 2015 Share Posted May 8, 2015 Shame . The master of the fuller sound. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EBS_freak Posted May 9, 2015 Author Share Posted May 9, 2015 Spent last night listening on headphones. Sublime. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
artisan Posted May 9, 2015 Share Posted May 9, 2015 A very sad loss indeed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Sausage Posted May 9, 2015 Share Posted May 9, 2015 [quote name='EBS_freak' timestamp='1431103940' post='2767872'] For me, his approach to bass lines is very much like McCartney, a melody in themselves. Every time I listen to Abba, its like being given a lesson in pop perfection, as a group, including the peripheral musicians involved, they have to be in my top 3 songwriters ever. [/quote] You know what that's the best way I've heard them decribed. I've always felt that but without putting it like that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ian23 Posted May 10, 2015 Share Posted May 10, 2015 Love playing to "One Of us" on the ipod..how does he get those octaves so smooth and burpy, very talented musician. Apparently he was also the MD for the band...probably came from a Jazz backgound. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul_5 Posted May 10, 2015 Share Posted May 10, 2015 Sad news. I still play Dancing Queen, but not with the rest of the band. Love his lines on the ABBA stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rubis Posted May 10, 2015 Share Posted May 10, 2015 Everything has been said here, a very talented and accomplished man, just love his playing, especially on "One of us" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HengistPod Posted May 11, 2015 Share Posted May 11, 2015 Really saddened by this. Like many, it took me years to notice how superb the man's lines were on Abba songs that perhaps I hadn't listened to "musically" before. I originally had the Abba:Live album on cassette - the bass on that was stunning. However, I bought it on CD recently and the bass seemed to have either been mixed down or was reproduced differently on the digital format. RIP. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wombatboter Posted May 11, 2015 Share Posted May 11, 2015 I'm in an Abba-tribute band and it's a pleasure to play those lines ...normally not fond of tribute bands but it's a bassist's dream to recreate his work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJTee Posted May 15, 2015 Share Posted May 15, 2015 Just a heads up for those wanting some ABBA bass transcriptions, Aidan Hampson has done a superb job of transcribing 12 of the songs. They're available via his website: [url="http://aidanhampson.co.uk/bass-songbooks/"]http://aidanhampson.co.uk/bass-songbooks/[/url] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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