At one point I didn't really dig his stuff, although I could appreciate his enormously important he was in the grand scheme of things. Although these days, I find I'm appreciating his music more and more!
Enjoy the benefits of a premium membership!
Upgrade Account
-
TalkBass has been independent since 1998. Add your voice.
Create a free account to reply to discussions, view embedded media, and browse with fewer display ads.
Join free Log in
Want zero display ads or expanded classifieds tools? Compare plans.
bassists who don't like jaco
- Thread starter Janas
- Start date
- Status
Well said. Jaco pretty much made the electric bass what it is today and I have always considered him one of my major inspirations. Fact is, however, no great musician is hailed for every performance or peice of work. Different opinions are why we have so many different genres of music.Richard Lindsey said:
Alvaro Martín Gómez A.
TalkBass' resident Bongo + cowbell player
BTW, does anybody know the history about the "Live Under The Sky" video? I know it was during his Japan tour and he was really bad at that time, but I've been curious (I've only seen "Soul Intro/The Chicken" from that concert): Why is he covered in mud? Was that part of the show?
And, don't you feel that the band was underrehearsed? I say that because "Soul Intro" is a real mess. Anyway, as has been said before, Jaco's accomplishments overshadow his shortcomings and I've always thought (well, since I started gathering in-depth knowledge about bass) that if Jaco and Stanley didn't exist, the electric bass wouldn't be as evolved as it is nowadays.
And, don't you feel that the band was underrehearsed? I say that because "Soul Intro" is a real mess. Anyway, as has been said before, Jaco's accomplishments overshadow his shortcomings and I've always thought (well, since I started gathering in-depth knowledge about bass) that if Jaco and Stanley didn't exist, the electric bass wouldn't be as evolved as it is nowadays.
- Feb 8, 2005
- 3,636
- 1,053
- Disclosures
- Endorsing Artist: Bag End - Dean Markley - Thunderfunk
I'd be curious too. I have that vid, 'cept it also has Amerika at the end. Pretty lame, really. The earlier big band vid ('82) is much better. For anyone thinking about getting "Live Under The Sky", I'd say your money could be better spent elsewhere.
Yeah, "Soul Intro" is a mess...I get the impression that Jaco was conducting badly. The looks on the horn players faces seem as thought they are trying to follow him and they look confused.
Yeah, "Soul Intro" is a mess...I get the impression that Jaco was conducting badly. The looks on the horn players faces seem as thought they are trying to follow him and they look confused.
"The Montreal Jazz Fest is from '82 "
i enjoyed this gig a lot....there were a couple of potential solo bass spots that got curtailed early due to shall we say a lack of ideas but on the whole it was good bass playing and a good video. I got the impression that he was (or at least he thought he was) in band leader mode and gave a lot of space to the other guys...and took a more laid back approach...but still pumped out a great groove.
i enjoyed this gig a lot....there were a couple of potential solo bass spots that got curtailed early due to shall we say a lack of ideas but on the whole it was good bass playing and a good video. I got the impression that he was (or at least he thought he was) in band leader mode and gave a lot of space to the other guys...and took a more laid back approach...but still pumped out a great groove.
MysticMichael said:
Is there anything wrong about being 15:scowl: ?? I'm 14, and I know a lot about Jaco, do not judge anyone by his age, hell my English report was about Jaco
I'd have to disagree and say Jamerson "had the baddest GRRRRRROOOOOOOOOVVVVVVVVEEEEEEE eva". While Jaco was a great soloist, solo's don't define groove and I'm sorry but there are plenty of guys who's groove topped his. IMO of course.JamesM said:
NOOO WAY MAN! Mike Dirnt gots teh baddest GRRRRRROOOOOOOOOVVVVVVVVEEEEEEE eva. Everyone knowz tat! He is one uber beast on teh bass.
[/sarcasm]
[/sarcasm]
Jaco grooved like the devil on ice skates, greased with bacon fat, listen to Come on Come Over, or The Chicken. That's the great thing about him, he could do it all, better than everyody else. He could pound out neck breaking grooves, solo, and compose, he was the total package.flatwoundfender said:
Found this clip of Jaco and Jeff berlin circa 1985; Jaco is no longer with us, but Jeff is still kickin Ass...
Mike
Mike
While he was quite a bass soloist, but when playing with a band I find he leaves something to be desired. I've listened to Come on Come Over and the Chicken, those are not monster grooves. Listen to Home Cookin, What's Going On, I'm Wondering, or anything Jamerson played on. That's groove. There is no bottom with Jaco.Zachass said:
flatwoundfender said:
'Blacket MArket' of 8:30. You can't tell me ther aint no groove on that tune.
I love the Montreal video, he builds up tensions by doing some random piece of krap for about 4 minutes and then ends it with this beautiful version of this patriotic song
Pure genious
Pure genious
I'm not saying he doesn't have groove, it's just that he didn't have the "baddest GRRRRRROOOOOOOOOVVVVVVVVEEEEEEE eva".JamesM said:
- Status
