Throughout history, one instrument in rock music has been given far less attention than it deserves. The bass guitarist is the heart of the rhythm section, driving the rest of the band through the melody of a song.
Paul McCartney was one of the first rock bassists to break out of the "play root note of every chord" trend that dominated pop rock. His basslines on Sgt. Peppers Lonely Hearts Club Band were melodic and dynamic, always changing to complement the song while still holding down a solid rhythm.
Progressive rock bassists like Greg Lake and Geddy Lee took rock bass to the next level in the 70's. Geddy Lee's basslines get more attention than his vocals, or even Alex Lifeson's guitar solos. His bass solo's in YYZ, Leave That Thing Alone, Driven, Freewill, and La Villa Strangiato inspired many young geeks to pick up the instrument.
In the modern era, one man has taken bass to its absolute limit. Perhaps we could call this man the new "god of bass."
What was given to him by the likes of Victor Wooten and Jaco Pastorius, this man has taken to a level beyond what anyone could imagine.
Good read. The Ruins, a japanese metal / avant-garde band always had really good bassists imho Hisashi Sasaki being my favourite. Drums and bass (no guitar) in a metal band, you can't say that is too common
Ummm who the person in the second picture? I'm interested in this blog but it doesn't really mean much to me without examples so please share some if you are interested.
I guess this isn't about the history of bass guitar but is instead about building up to a joke so whatever.
Cross dressing makes you play an instrument better. Looking into this; now I have an excuse. You think they wax their body for that silky smooth appearance?
Geddy Lee was influenced by John Entwisle of The Who John Paul Jones of Zeppelin Jack Bruce of Cream Mike Rutherford of Genesis and last but not least.... Chris Squire of the band YES.
Squire took Mcartney's "front of the mix" melodic style to a whole new level. Consult the following YES albums for reference: Time and a Word Yes Album Fragile Close to the Edge Relayer Going for the One Tormato Drama 90125
i'm not 100% sure, but it almost seems like the video in the OP was meant to make fun of the later posted videos of seemingly female bass players wearing weird stuff. Still rather talented.
If I remember correctly from looking at the tabs a long time ago that was actually a really easy song to play and while its a badass riff I most certainly dont think he can be viewed as a "modern bass god"
Edit: Also the bass of Tool is really something that deserves a lot of credit, if you should ask me.
YES omg finally someone agrees with me, I think he is one of the best bassists around and nobody think so.
Gotta love every member of Tool, that band is just so close to perfection... Chancellor is amazing indeed, Danny Carey has been my favourite drummer for a long time, Keenan one of the best singers ever and Jones, while far from being a guitar god does just so many brilliant things with his sounds
I guess I got a bit off topic, that vid was disturbing as fuck, kinda confusing to see that that guy is actually really good. Really funny at the same time though, I always like your humor, Doctor.
On January 02 2010 11:34 chrisSquire wrote: Geddy Lee was influenced by John Entwisle of The Who John Paul Jones of Zeppelin Jack Bruce of Cream Mike Rutherford of Genesis and last but not least.... Chris Squire of the band YES.
Squire took Mcartney's "front of the mix" melodic style to a whole new level. Consult the following YES albums for reference: Time and a Word Yes Album Fragile Close to the Edge Relayer Going for the One Tormato Drama 90125
On January 02 2010 12:26 merach wrote: i'm not 100% sure, but it almost seems like the video in the OP was meant to make fun of the later posted videos of seemingly female bass players wearing weird stuff. Still rather talented.
No, it isn't a satire vid. The dude is just that awesome.
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