Ghost_Bass Posted September 9, 2016 Share Posted September 9, 2016 Not all DISCO but great bass lines and inspiration from the past: [media]http://youtu.be/q91okjSs7JE[/media] [media]http://youtu.be/_lx2NUmxTQ0[/media] http://youtu.be/hCDAfa-NI-M http://youtu.be/-xTGrfs5TXM http://youtu.be/gkgoRtxzeHY http://youtu.be/T0ZGNGBNIL8 http://youtu.be/rrBx6mAWYPU http://youtu.be/3GwjfUFyY6M Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MisterT Posted September 9, 2016 Share Posted September 9, 2016 Kool & the Gang - this came as a shock to me but pre sort of '78 ish they used to be (k)cool! [media]http://youtu.be/EMWUJrHXLIU[/media] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mykesbass Posted September 11, 2016 Share Posted September 11, 2016 (edited) Had a quick search and am surprised this hasn't been posted already - bass intro, cowbell, horns, cracking arrangement, OK, slightly dubious quality vocals, but this was HUGE! (oops, sorry, forgot handclaps in my disco essentials listing) [media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=za1mCTWQo3A[/media] Edited September 11, 2016 by Mykesbass Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lowdown Posted September 11, 2016 Share Posted September 11, 2016 I always found this Joe Tex tune interesting. Although the Bass lines are pretty simple and repetitive, I like the way the Bassist makes small changes to the sections to break it up a bit. http://youtu.be/wG9z61JaAtE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lowdown Posted September 11, 2016 Share Posted September 11, 2016 (edited) Need some Barry White and those sexy lush arrangements. [media]http://youtu.be/IEN7A5VDTMg[/media] [media]http://youtu.be/laWIZvdP8W0[/media] Edited September 11, 2016 by lowdown Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lowdown Posted September 11, 2016 Share Posted September 11, 2016 It's really hard to find original Barry White tunes on 'Da Tube', that are not some Rapper and his 'beats' destroying the vibe. I didn't realise how much stuff he had written. He also produced, arranged and conducted on a lot of the MFSB material with his 'Love Unlimited' Orchestra. Some talented character, that's for sure. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V3eOuK_-c34 http://youtu.be/sDgbBjeMy90 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldbass Posted September 11, 2016 Share Posted September 11, 2016 [quote name='Mykesbass' timestamp='1473580353' post='3131264'] Had a quick search and am surprised this hasn't been posted already - bass intro, cowbell, horns, cracking arrangement, OK, slightly dubious quality vocals, but this was HUGE! (oops, sorry, forgot handclaps in my disco essentials listing) [media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=za1mCTWQo3A[/media] [/quote] Silly vocals..BUT... fantastic tune. Would love to hear it re-recorded with a sax or piano lead part...and to any young engineers reading this..THAT is how you record an ensemble...crisp and clear..brilliant! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldbass Posted September 11, 2016 Share Posted September 11, 2016 (edited) [quote name='lowdown' timestamp='1473587037' post='3131329'] It's really hard to find original Barry White tunes on 'Da Tube', that are not some Rapper and his 'beats' destroying the vibe. I didn't realise how much stuff he had written. He also produced, arranged and conducted on a lot of the MFSB material with his 'Love Unlimited' Orchestra. Some talented character, that's for sure. [media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V3eOuK_-c34[/media] [media]http://youtu.be/sDgbBjeMy90[/media] [/quote] Its all in the writing...just love the way the arrangement flows in the second tune. Rare to hear P soup on the hi hat so loud against flowing strings..fantastic arrangement, guy was very talented indeed. Edited September 11, 2016 by ians Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lowdown Posted September 11, 2016 Share Posted September 11, 2016 [quote name='ians' timestamp='1473587548' post='3131338'] Its all in the writing...just love the way the arrangement flows in the second tune. Rare to hear P soup on the hi hat so loud against flowing strings..fantastic arrangement, guy was very talented indeed. [/quote] Yes. Even the time signature changes in that tune seem natural. Barry didn't want the beautiful young ladies on the Disco dance floor tripping over their hand bags. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldbass Posted September 11, 2016 Share Posted September 11, 2016 [quote name='lowdown' timestamp='1473588348' post='3131352'] Yes. Even the time signature changes in that tune seem natural. Barry didn't want the beautiful young ladies on the Disco dance floor tripping over their hand bags. [/quote] Its a funny one all right. You've got a two note country bass line underneath flowing strings then that two note guitar trill on the third beat, brilliant!....its musical skill plus those little embellishments that make some music so great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mykesbass Posted September 11, 2016 Share Posted September 11, 2016 [quote name='lowdown' timestamp='1473586280' post='3131323'] Need some Barry White and those sexy lush arrangements. [/quote] [quote name='ians' timestamp='1473587548' post='3131338'] Its all in the writing...just love the way the arrangement flows in the second tune. Rare to hear P soup on the hi hat so loud against flowing strings..fantastic arrangement, guy was very talented indeed. [/quote] I think this may be the key to this stuff sounding great all these years on - arrangements. Possibly the last popular music style where arrangements were a crucial part of the music, and what, to a certain extent, is missing in later dance music. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lowdown Posted September 12, 2016 Share Posted September 12, 2016 [quote name='Mykesbass' timestamp='1473607842' post='3131585'] I think this may be the key to this stuff sounding great all these years on - arrangements. Possibly the last popular music style where arrangements were a crucial part of the music, and what, to a certain extent, is missing in later dance music. [/quote] Yep, good points. One more from me (from that MFSB era}, then I will move on...Promise.. Great Bass on this. http://youtu.be/aiX-BE9uyVg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tinyd Posted September 12, 2016 Share Posted September 12, 2016 I always liked this one - great bass line. I think I first heard it on one of those great Mastercuts compilations:- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d_cpZ49T07o Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MisterT Posted September 12, 2016 Share Posted September 12, 2016 Last two - MFSB and GQ - very good, new to me, writing those down! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tinyd Posted September 13, 2016 Share Posted September 13, 2016 Here's another one that I was introduced to by Classic Disco Mastercuts:- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Zg8s00u3hQ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ianrendall Posted September 15, 2016 Author Share Posted September 15, 2016 [quote name='blisters on my fingers' timestamp='1471143589' post='3110783'] Thanks for starting this thread Ian and thanks to everybody that has added a wealth of cool videos Great stuff [/quote] My pleasure! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlexDelores Posted September 16, 2016 Share Posted September 16, 2016 Great thread. As a 24 year old, I wasn't even an idea when These songs were being released. But as a bass player I've always had a soft spot for funk and disco and this thread is perfect for pointing out some tracks I've never heard before and I'm really enjoying. Nice one 😬 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Asambique Posted September 18, 2016 Share Posted September 18, 2016 Two more from the archives! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sd8DtVViExw http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j6MdzDNqQYE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mykesbass Posted September 18, 2016 Share Posted September 18, 2016 Slightly classier than my last cheese offering, showing that the genre had a very wide range of influences - Brass Construction [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UzsUd37xPXo"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UzsUd37xPXo[/url] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MisterT Posted September 18, 2016 Share Posted September 18, 2016 (last few have been corkers... thank you!) Gotta love a bit of Herbie ... [media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lorGRDY1iV0[/media] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lowdown Posted September 19, 2016 Share Posted September 19, 2016 Every now and then, a real smooth track would make it into the clubs. Boz Scaggs. Ingredients: Cool girl backing Vox, 'Hustle' flute line and the Bass lifts in the middle and chorus sections. Oh, and Jeff Porcaro on Drums.....lovely Jubbly. http://youtu.be/65EoK4OelZU Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barking Spiders Posted September 19, 2016 Share Posted September 19, 2016 Good choice there with the Brass Construction nom though I' d say a 1980s cover by 400 Blows is even better although the bass is done on keys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lowdown Posted September 19, 2016 Share Posted September 19, 2016 I think the arranger was on drugs. Everyone certainly gets a work out on this track. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x0SdyaoumOM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ead Posted September 21, 2016 Share Posted September 21, 2016 Anything by Chic Upside Down - Diana Ross Loads more as above Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bubinga5 Posted September 24, 2016 Share Posted September 24, 2016 A Quincy Jones Patti Austin classic.Absolutely love this record. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Otl3RidbiA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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