Backward bass track

I've heard Trujillo do a slapped part that was reversed like that on a Suicidal Tendencies album, but I can't remember what tune.

 

Cheesiest ref ever. You can call me al by Paul Simon. Bass break. First half forward, then the same phrase backwards. Probably done with a Fairlight or maybe the sampler built into the dash machines.

 

Bakithi Kumalo is a name that you may or may not have really heard. However, he is a bassist that you have certainly heard. Most people will instantly know his forward/backward bass fill on “You Can Call Me Al”, from Paul Simon’s landmark album “Graceland” (to which he contributed to entirely). In addition to that great album, Bakithi’s signature fretless sound, double-stops and all, have been heard on a wide variety of records with Gloria Estefan, Chaka Khan, Harry Belafonte, Cyndi Lauper, Randy Brecker, Mickey Hart, Josh Groban, Chris Botti, and Herbie Hancock. Bakithi’s latest solo effort, Transmigration, is a display of a wide variety of styles including some beautiful bass melodies.

In addition, Bakithi will heading out as the bassist on the currently postponed Simon & Garfunkel tour, and will be playing the UBass, made by our friends at Kala. The bass is right up Bakithi’s alley, making it sound as only he can.

Hope this helps.

 

Ology by Living Colour.

 

I've used it a few times... Digitech Jamman Delay can reverse a phrase... fun and creative effect.