Jazzneck Posted August 15, 2016 Share Posted August 15, 2016 My daughter just had me editing and mixing some stuff for her club synchronized drowning team. One of the tracks used was "Walks Like an Egyptian" by The Bangles. Although I've always liked the number this is the first time I have really listened to it. WOW! What a bass line - simplicity and really grooves even though they sound like they used a drum machine. What a bass sound - real clarity and grunt. Loved it! From what I can determine Michael Steele played bass on this. Wot you finkin'? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uk_lefty Posted August 15, 2016 Share Posted August 15, 2016 You've given me a great idea! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hobbayne Posted August 15, 2016 Share Posted August 15, 2016 Michael (Michelle) Steele also sings the lead vocals on the second verse. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris_b Posted August 15, 2016 Share Posted August 15, 2016 Over the years, the playing, arrangement and production values on most "throw-away" pop songs has been pretty excellent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scalpy Posted August 15, 2016 Share Posted August 15, 2016 Very emotive tune for me, not least being slightly prepubescent when the video came out! But always loved the tune, especially the big tremolo chords and the outro riff, first time I'd really heard stuff slightly outside of bog standard 80s pop harmonies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geek99 Posted August 15, 2016 Share Posted August 15, 2016 She is a great bassist - hot as well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lowhand_mike Posted August 15, 2016 Share Posted August 15, 2016 nice and simple but does the job perfectly, woof! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BWP-AsG5DRk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lojo Posted August 15, 2016 Share Posted August 15, 2016 We do this in our 80s tribute, its one of those that when you get it the rhythm really kicks, but it can also be not quite right easily if your not careful Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CamdenRob Posted August 15, 2016 Share Posted August 15, 2016 Always loved this track... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimR Posted August 15, 2016 Share Posted August 15, 2016 [quote name='lojo' timestamp='1471282355' post='3111809'] We do this in our 80s tribute, its one of those that when you get it the rhythm really kicks, but it can also be not quite right easily if your not careful [/quote] I seem to remember trying to play it in the late 90s with a drummer who 'didn't get it'. I think we tried for about 15mins before giving it up as a bad job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alyctes Posted August 15, 2016 Share Posted August 15, 2016 I'm more of a 'Hazy Shade Of Winter' person myself, but it's hard to argue with Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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