Great bass players

[monsween]

John Myung from Dream THeater, LEGEND

 

Best basist ive seen live.

 

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[Tricky-Ricky]

There was a French (i think) guy and I cant even begin to remember his name who is pretty awesome. Lots of slap bass etc. I got some TABS of his at home somewhere from when I used to play the bass in a band in school. I'll dig them out and give you his name, but he was good. I had no chance of learning some of his stuff:d

 

I think you are probably referring to Jaco Pastorius who i mentioned earlier, he originally started with the progressive jazz/rock band Soft Machine in the 70s later to do lots of session and studio work with lot of very famous musicians, like Joni Mitchel and particularly Hejira, on which he played a lot of fretless slide bass, but he was also known in his own right as one of the master bassists of his time.

[Lbm]

I went to school with him (Cowes High School, Isle Of Wight).

His real name is Joe King - can;t imagine why he changed it.

 

Mark is so much more- catchy.

 

 

That name rings a bell! Was he in the The Blockheads?

 

 

Edit: (Just googled the name) YES - Same guy!

 

Supported him (Wilko Jonson) about 13 years ago in Fulham.

Loved the 'Rhthym Stick' bass line too.

 

That's an excellent claim to fame.

 

I wasn't at school with anyone famous, though I did once sleep with Sheena Easton's cousin.

 

That's good enough

 

My favourite bassist is Mani from the Stone Roses. Not the greatest player but he can groove and has some really good riffs:)

 

Yes he's a good groover.

 

Doug Wimbish, (Tackhead, Living Colour, Seal, Annie Lennox) is a funky dude.

[Lbm]

I think you are probably referring to Jaco Pastorius who i mentioned earlier, he originally started with the progressive jazz/rock band Soft Machine in the 70s later to do lots of session and studio work with lot of very famous musicians, like Joni Mitchel and particularly Hejira, on which he played a lot of fretless slide bass, but he was also known in his own right as one of the master bassists of his time.

 

and Weather Report.

[michael]

I just watched that first clip of Cliff Burton. People get very defensive about their musical heroes (me included), but I'm surprised that he's so popular. I don't think anything he played in that solo, presumably showcasing his talent, was particularly demanding.

 

Different strokes for different folks, I suppose.

 

I suspect he'd be less popular if he hadn't died, a lot of average musicians seem to get elevated to a higher level once they do.

 

Don't get me wrong, he's a good bass player and all that but he's not so good that 2 people haven't been able to come along and not only replace but better him already

 

I enjoy listening to Les Claypool stuff because it's got that manic funk element, Stu Hamm is quite melodic... (give it a minute or two.. or 3... maybe 4).

 

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[Tricky-Ricky]

and Weather Report.

 

Doh! how could i forget:blush:

[Lbm]

Here's Jaco with Wather Report over 30 years ago playing Teen Town

 

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and again, playing Portrait of Tracy

 

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[Lbm]

Doh! how could i forget:blush:

 

Easily done

[newbiematt]

Stuart Zender was always a hero of mine

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RPlag3yRlQE

[Thorin]

Stu Hamm is quite melodic... (give it a minute or two.. or 3... maybe 4).

 

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Good call, I've seen him live too

[michael]

Good call, I've seen him live too

 

On his own or with Satriani / A.N.Other?

[Thorin]

On his own or with Satriani / A.N.Other?

 

Satriani/Vai on one of the G3 tours.

[lexsum]

my choices;

 

John Entwistle was the best I ever saw live - he made it look effortless.

 

Morgan Nicholls of senseless things and for the streets was superb but now chooses to play keyboards for muse.

 

finally Norwood Fisher - fishbone, - bonin' in the boneyard - sublime.

[hoff]

I think you are probably referring to Jaco Pastorius who i mentioned earlier, he originally started with the progressive jazz/rock band Soft Machine in the 70s later to do lots of session and studio work with lot of very famous musicians, like Joni Mitchel and particularly Hejira, on which he played a lot of fretless slide bass, but he was also known in his own right as one of the master bassists of his time.

 

Yeh thats him. Sorry I missed it earlier in the thread. Stunning bassist:)

[Mike]

finally Norwood Fisher - fishbone, - bonin' in the boneyard - sublime.

 

How could we forget?! genius.

[Tannhauser]

I think you are probably referring to Jaco Pastorius..... like Joni Mitchel and particularly Hejira, on which he played a lot of fretless slide bass

 

I love his stuff on 'Hejira'. And Joni Mitchell...well, she's head and shoulders above practically any other singer-songwriter, imo.

 

Stu Hamm is quite melodic... (give it a minute or two.. or 3... maybe 4).

 

I quite like Stu Hamm in GHS. Anyone who can hang in there with Steve Smith and Frank Gambale has got to be unbelievably good.

[Bobbeh]

To me, the fact that Cliff Burton was on bass on the first 3 Metallica albums is enough greatness (especially Puppets)

 

But yeah you're right, fans do promote their stars etc... dunno if the band ever thought he was amazing like the fans did or if he would himself, he was quite young when he passed away.

[lexsum]

couple more came back to me while scanning my itues - Noel Redding is very good and adds perfectly to Jimi Hendrix especially on the likes of Fire.

 

& Horace Panter - The Specials - will the original 7 ever play again? (I was just a bit young first time round.)

 

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[Tricky-Ricky]

I love his stuff on 'Hejira'. And Joni Mitchell...well, she's head and shoulders above practically any other singer-songwriter, imo. .

 

She i definitely one of my favourite's, a very exceptional lady, would love to meet her, Hejira was for me her benchmark album, no only for its haunting music but lyrical genius to,followed by Chalk mark in a Rainstorm as a close second:)

[Lbm]

Some fab lady players then

 

Gail Ann Dorsey & Me'shell NdegeOcello

 

Gail with Bowie "Pressure" (Great vocals too)

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Me'shell

 

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[Guest Diematrosen]

Any excuse to post a Magazine song,

Barry Adamson on bass.

[Tannhauser]

Any excuse to post a Magazine song,

Barry Adamson on bass.

 

Cool. I love that whole album 'The Correct Use of Soap' and I love the bass playing on it - it really drives the songs. Interesting lyrics too.

[Lbm]

Joe King- or do I mean Mark?

 

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Mr King- The Chinese Way. Always extra impressed with the playing & singing at the same time thing.

 

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Level 42- Hotwater. Check out the groove

 

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Nick Seymour- Crowded House.

Always melodic.

 

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Mick Karn- I'll dig something out later.

[Tannhauser]

She i definitely one of my favourite's, a very exceptional lady, would love to meet her, Hejira was for me her benchmark album, no only for its haunting music but lyrical genius to,followed by Chalk mark in a Rainstorm as a close second:)

 

I was thinking about this today. She's pretty amazing. Incredible ability to write lines that stand on their own as bona fide poetry, let alone as songs. Plays the appalachian dulcimer. Plays the piano and composes great quirky lines (e.g. 'My Old Man'). Plays the guitar in over 50 different tunings, most of which she dreamed up herself. An accomplished painter. In her prime, as a singer, had unbelievably effortless breath control and bell like clarity (until smoking and age took their toll).

 

I'd be happy with any one of those talents.

[Charlotte]

And Joni Mitchell...well, she's head and shoulders above practically any other singer-songwriter, imo.

 

Have you heard Martha Wainwright? I'm not going to even compare her with Joni but she's very good.