Bass Transcriptions

[ChrisDev]

Malcolm Foster, known for his work with The Pretenders, joined Simple Minds as a session bass player in 1989 and remained with the band until 1995.
Simple Minds - See The Lights | Malcolm Foster

 

[ChrisDev]

Sade performed 'Be Thankful For What You Got' live in Japan back in 1986. The track is originally by William DeVaughn, featuring Ronnie Baker on bass (also on my website).
Sade - Be Thankful For What You Got | Paul S. Denman

 

[ChrisDev]

Still one of my favorite UK artists.
Elli Ingram - Growing Pains

 

[ChrisDev]

A bass transcription of Curtis MayField's "Do Do Wap Is Strong In Here" from the "Short Eyes" album with Joseph "Lucky" Scott is now online.

 

[ChrisDev]

Marvin Gaye - Distant lover
28 James Jamerson transcriptions! 17x Marvin Gaye. 6th from the "Let's get it on" album.

 

[ChrisDev]

Ronnie Baker was a key figure in shaping "The Sound of Philadelphia" during the late 1960s and 1970s, contributing to numerous hits.

 

[ChrisDev]

A typical 80s US pop track. Abe Laboriel laying down the groove in this one.
Sheena Easton - Strut

 

[ChrisDev]

The latest addition to my website is a bass transcription for Olivia Dean's "Be My Own Boyfriend" with Finn Zeferino-Birchall on bass.
Another gem from the UK.

 

[ChrisDev]

Some Latin music
Poncho Sanchez - Short Dog |Tony Banda

 

[ChrisDev]

Today's transcription is Duran Duran's "Ordinary World" with John Taylor on bass

 

[ChrisDev]

I could listen to Candi's voice all day
Candi Staton - He Called Me Baby
Bass: Bob Wray, Jerry Masters or Jesse Boyce

 

[ChrisDev]

You'll need a 6-string bass for transcription n° 1,050
Yellowjackets - Man Facing North | Jimmy Haslip

 

[ChrisDev]

The festival season is winding down, and this week, I’ll be sharing some of the best moments from Glastonbury 2025.
Here’s the first highlight! Lola Young's latest release "One thing"

 

[ChrisDev]

Alanis Morissette’s performance was outstanding at Glastonbury 2025
Thank U

 

[ChrisDev]

Jorja Smith's live rendition of "Teenage Fantasy" at Glastonbury 2025. Basslines are always so much more interesting in live versions.

 

[ChrisDev]

Still groovin' after 33 years!
En Vogue -My Lovin' (You're Never Gonna Get It)
The last from Glastonbury 2025

 

[ChrisDev]

Beautiful ballad with Ron Carter on bass.
Arco, Pizzicato, Harmonics, power chords,... it's all in there
Roberta Flack - The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face

 

[ChrisDev]

Just posted the bass transcription of Pino Palladino’s part in the live version of “New York Minute” by Don Henley.

 

[ChrisDev]

"Calling out posers and the vacuity of a lifestyle built on appearances rather than substance."
Living Colour - Glamour boys | Muzz Skillings

 

[ChrisDev]

I’ve had to pause accepting new contributions. I just don’t have the time to review them all properly. But every now and then, something special comes along that’s worth making an exception for.
Bill Bruford - Fainting In Coils | Jeff Berlin