Barking Spiders Posted August 16, 2016 Share Posted August 16, 2016 So then people, friends come round to you gaff and see you bass sitting on its stand. They ask you to play something. Running off a Geddy Lee line probably won't do the job so what would you play, usually something most regular folk would probably know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barneyg42 Posted August 16, 2016 Share Posted August 16, 2016 The Chain!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raslee Posted August 16, 2016 Share Posted August 16, 2016 Shout (Lulu version), Proud Mary & Hey Jude Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CamdenRob Posted August 16, 2016 Share Posted August 16, 2016 Mustang Sally... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luulox Posted August 16, 2016 Share Posted August 16, 2016 (edited) Duran Duran song, last chance on the stairs. Edited August 16, 2016 by Luulox Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4stringslow Posted August 16, 2016 Share Posted August 16, 2016 Living In The Past Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geek99 Posted August 16, 2016 Share Posted August 16, 2016 Groove is in the heart Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
synthaside Posted August 16, 2016 Share Posted August 16, 2016 This ;-) for learned for parties . https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WAvPKVAOopA and before you ask its not me >.< no Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oopsdabassist Posted August 16, 2016 Share Posted August 16, 2016 Ziggy Stardust, one of the few basslines I know that actually mirrors the melody, so people recognise it. Also The Chain ofc! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chevy-stu Posted August 16, 2016 Share Posted August 16, 2016 Sesame Street Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marvin Posted August 16, 2016 Share Posted August 16, 2016 The few people who do visit my place don't even notice my gear, despite it being on full show in the dinning room (which you have to walk through to get everywhere else). Hence, it's not something I've had to ponder Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chaos Daveo Posted August 16, 2016 Share Posted August 16, 2016 Usually nothing as I fluff things on my own when people put me on the spot. When I'm onstage with the band though I'm fine,I wander round with my wireless and all sorts... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neilp Posted August 16, 2016 Share Posted August 16, 2016 Wherever I lay my Hat, or The Chain Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kusee pee Posted August 16, 2016 Share Posted August 16, 2016 (edited) [quote name='Luulox' timestamp='1471334904' post='3112140'] Duran Duran song, last chance on the stairs. [/quote] On the stairway. Good choice. Brilliant bassline and my favourite ever song. Edited August 16, 2016 by kusee pee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyTravis Posted August 16, 2016 Share Posted August 16, 2016 [quote name='barneyg42' timestamp='1471334390' post='3112135'] The Chain!!! [/quote] At a gig last month "if you can play that formula 1 bit, you're a proper bass player and I'll buy you a pint..." Worked. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dood Posted August 16, 2016 Share Posted August 16, 2016 When Doves Cry by Prince. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ezbass Posted August 16, 2016 Share Posted August 16, 2016 (edited) I've never been asked by non-musos - such is the lot of a bass player However, if asked, I'd probably go for Wherever I Lay My Hat or Pete Kastner's version of Nardis http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ycN9x_5MqHQ Edited August 16, 2016 by ezbass Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ezbass Posted August 16, 2016 Share Posted August 16, 2016 [quote name='dood' timestamp='1471341379' post='3112223'] When Doves Cry by Prince. [/quote] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barneyg42 Posted August 16, 2016 Share Posted August 16, 2016 [quote name='AndyTravis' timestamp='1471341220' post='3112222'] At a gig last month "if you can play that formula 1 bit, you're a proper bass player and I'll buy you a pint..." Worked. [/quote] We've done this song from day one, we get comments varying from "can you play it again in memory of my uncle who died at Brands, it was played at his funeral" to "I love the way you put the F1 music at the end of that song!!" Along with Another One Bite the Dust probably one of the most recognisable bass lines ever!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigRedX Posted August 16, 2016 Share Posted August 16, 2016 (edited) I don't have, and have never had a party piece. If people really want to know what I can do I'd far rather put on a couple of tracks from what ever I've most recently recorded. At the moment that would be something off [url="http://terrortones.bandcamp.com"]this album[/url]. I consider my song writing to be far more important than my bass playing abilities. Edited August 16, 2016 by BigRedX Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geddys nose Posted August 16, 2016 Share Posted August 16, 2016 Turning up and plugging in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trueno Posted August 16, 2016 Share Posted August 16, 2016 I do the "white-eared elephant" for a party piece. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tauzero Posted August 16, 2016 Share Posted August 16, 2016 Waterfront by Simple Minds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roland Rock Posted August 16, 2016 Share Posted August 16, 2016 (edited) Donna Lee. Or Donna Summer. Or Lady Madonna. Any of the Donnas really Edited August 16, 2016 by Roland Rock Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham Posted August 16, 2016 Share Posted August 16, 2016 The unison part with the horns in Sir Duke by Stevie Wonder normally Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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