Yank Posted December 7, 2017 Share Posted December 7, 2017 It blows my mind that Stevie Winwood was only 15 or 16 when he recorded the vocals on this and "Gimme Some Lovin'". These were jam tunes that were always played when getting together with other musicians when I was 15 or 16 back in the late 60's. Still great after all these years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJE Posted December 7, 2017 Share Posted December 7, 2017 I used this as the basis when I played it: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gerryc Posted December 7, 2017 Share Posted December 7, 2017 4 hours ago, dlloyd said: The bassline is fairly clear here: Needs more cowbell........................TAXI Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gottastopbuyinggear Posted December 7, 2017 Author Share Posted December 7, 2017 4 hours ago, Mykesbass said: At the risk of being controversial, you say your first run through sounded brilliant, so why would you want to change it to make a more slavishly accurate copy? Part of what may have made it sound so great was you as a band feeling it and enjoying it. I'd stick with your own take on it. 3 hours ago, chris_b said: +1 Muff Windwood had one of the worst bass sounds of all time and he wasn't half the bass player many are here. Make this line your own. Oh, no need to worry there. I make most bass lines my own - the more difficult the original, the more I make it my own! Seriously, though, I'm not really into copying stuff note for note - as a band we definitely put our own stamp on stuff, so I tend to start with something more or less based on the original but adapt it to what feels right as we get used to the song. In this case I think the B D E seems instinctively right (certainly safe), but I was interested to find out whether anyone else was hearing the C or if it's just my dodgy hearing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris_b Posted December 7, 2017 Share Posted December 7, 2017 I can't hear a C in there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cetera Posted December 11, 2017 Share Posted December 11, 2017 The Chicago version wins out every time! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
musicbassman Posted December 11, 2017 Share Posted December 11, 2017 Sorry to add fuel to the fire here, but on the (Dutch TV) clip above, it actually sounds like the opening bass line is B : Db : E to my ear. i.e. 5 : 6 : 1 * runs and hides * Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmccombe7 Posted December 11, 2017 Share Posted December 11, 2017 I always thought Chicago was more of a pop band. How wrong could i have been. They sound pretty good. Think some youtubing is required. Every days a school day on BassChat Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJpullchord Posted December 11, 2017 Share Posted December 11, 2017 On 07/12/2017 at 08:30, Mykesbass said: At the risk of being controversial, you say your first run through sounded brilliant, so why would you want to change it to make a more slavishly accurate copy? Part of what may have made it sound so great was you as a band feeling it and enjoying it. I'd stick with your own take on it. This. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Dare Posted December 12, 2017 Share Posted December 12, 2017 On 07/12/2017 at 08:23, dlloyd said: The bassline is fairly clear here: Steve Winwood. WHAT a singer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cetera Posted December 12, 2017 Share Posted December 12, 2017 17 hours ago, dmccombe7 said: I always thought Chicago was more of a pop band. How wrong could i have been. They sound pretty good. Think some youtubing is required. Every days a school day on BassChat Dave Check out the albums CTA, Chicago II, Chicago V and Chicago VI for starters mate. Fantastic rock/jazz/pop crossovers.... killer grooves, rocking guitar, legendary horn section and 3 lead singers! 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coilte Posted December 12, 2017 Share Posted December 12, 2017 (edited) 17 hours ago, dmccombe7 said: I always thought Chicago was more of a pop band. How wrong could i have been. Yes, after their first five or six albums they did become more "poppy". Here is the very first track from their very first album...."Chicago Transit Authority". As far away as it's possible to get, from songs like "If you leave me now" Edited December 12, 2017 by Coilte 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yorks5stringer Posted December 12, 2017 Share Posted December 12, 2017 On 12/7/2017 at 09:30, chris_b said: +1 Muff Windwood had one of the worst bass sounds of all time and he wasn't half the bass player many are here. Make this line your own. Yes, the 'Muff' was short for 'muffled'..... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timmo Posted December 13, 2017 Share Posted December 13, 2017 Too much brass section for my liking. I guess overblown for my tastes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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