Sensible Bass Parts

[skabassist13]

im starting to dig the bass lines in paul simon's songs. you can call me al caught my ear last night and ive been jonesin to learin it since. the slap solo is crazy yet the rest of the song is funky yet solid. i think its awesome.

 

[maxschrek]

sensible bass lines

I was always really blown away by Graham Gouldman's
playing on the first five 10cc albums. They seem simple
enough, but under the surface, there is alot going on
for a pop setting. Kinda like Colin Moulding or perhaps
McCartney, only severely twisted.

Terry

 

[oddjob]

Re: Re: Sensible Bass Parts

The basslines that blow me away most of all are those that I've heard hundreds of times but never noticed... because they fit so well.

This says it all!!! It's the lines that move, yet you don't know they're there. Look at most of the classic U2 songs, the bass isn't flashy but it moves the song to a higher level. More importantly the lines make sense and blend evenly with every thing else that is taking place in the song. The beauty lies in the simplicity and rhythm.

 

[Brian Thompson]

"This World Over" by XTC

I also like the drums and Guitar part.

 

[bovinehost]

Oh man, there are TONS of XTC songs that float my boat (as a bassist and otherwise).

Colin Moulding is a genius.

"I'm Merely a Man" and "Across This Antheap" come immediately to mind, too.

 

[skabassist13]

i like "you can call me al" by paul simon.

 

[thedude]

the bass player from the dave matthews band plays some pretty cool stuff. i can't think of any songs off the top of my head, but pretty much everything is good.

 

[giddy4geddy]

Throw any SRV album in the CD player, sit back and be amazed at the walking going on....

As for UN-sensible bass parts...

"Turn The Page" - RUSH

"Hot Water" - Level 42