Talkbass james jamerson tribute.

[funk generator]

Ok guys, i was just sitting here admiring some of the greats and i came up with a great idea! Why don't we have a James Jameson tribute!

So Iv decided on a fun thing for some talkbassers to do. Lets honor the memory of the man that inspired us all!

Starting august 15th ill be hosting a 1 month challenge (ending September 15th)

How it works.
Pick your favorite Jamerson tune that you want to play and post it in this thread. :edit the same song may now be picked more than once

Make a video of yourself playing the song you choose, and post the link by midnight September 15th.

Ill try to add some prizes mostly from the talkbass store, but as I'm a poor college student there wont be many lol.

This is your interpretation, or you can do JJ style if you like
MP3 files also welcome!
please try to have the audio file sinked with your playing. If not possible thats ok!!



its free to enter! So have fun!!

Long live the name of James Jamerson and God bless
- Neal

[funk generator]

any takers?

[poorbassist15]

I would if I could play funk, I can't hold a groove at all. LOL. I play Chris Squire style, counter melodic bass.

[Deathblade Eric]

Might be wise to establish some more ground rules...

1: Is the original track to be audible? (Like so many Youtube demos) If so, are there likely to be any copyright infringement issues? A solo bass line is going to be odd.

2: I have no video capabilities, but uploading an MP3 isn't an issue.

3: Mimicry or "interpretation"? TBH I don't see the point in slavishly copying (unless it's a tune that's defined by the bass e.g. 'My Girl'), so would favour putting your own spin on the original. I'd like to hear a Chris Squire, souped-up Rick 'counter-melodic' take on one of these.

4: Is there a Master List of known JJ recordings? All I've found is this one: http://www.bassland.net/jamersonhits.htm - which is partial, but probably sufficient.

5: I bagsy Jr. Walker & The All-Stars' "Roadrunner". 'ands orf!

Pete.

[MIJ-VI]

TB'er Sir Funkalot may be interested in this.

[poorbassist15]

Originally Posted by Deathblade Eric

Might be wise to establish some more ground rules...

1: Is the original track to be audible? (Like so many Youtube demos) If so, are there likely to be any copyright infringement issues? A solo bass line is going to be odd.

2: I have no video capabilities, but uploading an MP3 isn't an issue.

3: Mimicry or "interpretation"? TBH I don't see the point in slavishly copying (unless it's a tune that's defined by the bass e.g. 'My Girl'), so would favour putting your own spin on the original. I'd like to hear a Chris Squire, souped-up Rick 'counter-melodic' take on one of these.

4: Is there a Master List of known JJ recordings? All I've found is this one: http://www.bassland.net/jamersonhits.htm - which is partial, but probably sufficient.

5: I bagsy Jr. Walker & The All-Stars' "Roadrunner". 'ands orf!

Pete.

Coming right up!

[poorbassist15]

After my last post, I have a plan. I want to do an entire song "The Fish" style, just bass overdubs for everything. That means I can get my wah pedal, my flanger, my phaser, AND my distortion! All I have to do is pick one.

[5string5fingers]

Always wanted to learn "i heard it through the grapevine" So I'll put in my effort.

[poorbassist15]

Originally Posted by 5string5fingers

Always wanted to learn "i heard it through the grapevine" So I'll put in my effort.

Aww man! I wanted that. I want ABC by The Jackson 5. I will amass a bass army the likes of which the world has never seen!

[Lo.]

I'll have a go - any suggestions?

My Jamerson discography:

https://sites.google.com/a/jamersons...on-discography

I just put up a quick take on one of his heaviest hook work-outs:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=25KW24Wbezo

Great thread - hope to see some TB awesomeness....

[funk generator]

haha sorry been awhile since i posted was midterm week at school

deathblade your rule sugestions added! making an edit!

Sounds good guys! for judging i will have 3 neutral musicians from differing music styles

Keep em coming!!

I wolnt actually be part of the prize giving, but i really want to try my hand at Bernadette. Doubt it can pull it off but ill post the video no matter how bad haha

[macribas]

Always wanted to try some of that too. I will take an "easy" one: Get Ready.

[GeneralElectric]

Originally Posted by poorbassist15

Aww man! I wanted that. I want ABC by The Jackson 5. I will amass a bass army the likes of which the world has never seen!

Thats Wilton Felder.

I call Whats Going On or Whats Happening Brother.

[funk generator]

excellent ill try to post updates with all the claimed songs periodically
this should be a fun thing, im looking forward to September 15th now!

[otis_thick]

I may in with one of these

I Heard It Through The Grapevine - Gladys Knight & Pips
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y4WFzQIphP8

Stevie Wonder - I Was Made To Love Her
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9pYux5-d1Es

[otis_thick]

Here is another good list

http://www.philbrodieband.com/muso_j...iscography.htm

[poorbassist15]

Originally Posted by GeneralElectric

Thats Wilton Felder.

I call Whats Going On or Whats Happening Brother.

Fine, Shotgun by Jr. Walker & The All-Stars

[funk generator]

The list! Please correct me if i get this wrong haha

5string5fingers - I heard it through the grapevine
Macribas - get ready
GeneralElectric - Whats going on
Otis thick - I was made to love her?? possibly?
Poorbassist15 - Shotgun

Thanks everyone for your support! I decided to learn Bernadette just to to see how i do and kinda take part (as much as i can while hosting it lol) Wow its gonna be a tough one!

[GeneralElectric]

Originally Posted by poorbassist15

Fine, Shotgun by Jr. Walker & The All-Stars

I love that song!

[poorbassist15]

Originally Posted by GeneralElectric

I love that song!

I just finished my arrangement, It's gonna be sweet! I'm bringin' out the wah!