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Influences and New Music

#41
FernandoDANTE said:
Well, you should check out the entire Os Mutantes discography, since Arnaldo played bass on the first three albums, and Liminha played on the next three:

1968: Os Mutantes
1969: Mutantes
1970: A Divina Comédia ou Ando Meio Desligado
1971: Jardim Elétrico
1972: Mutantes e Seus Cometas no País do Baurets
1973: O A e o Z

The most memorable bass playing on those albums is the bass intro to their third record, on the song "Ando Meio Desligado". They also re-recorded some of their songs in English and released them on an album called "Tecnicolor". All this stuff should be easily accessible to you, since Os Mutantes is a popular band. Well, maybe you already have all this stuff, but I thought I'd mention it anyway.

What should be hard to get is Arnaldo's solo stuff. There's three notable solo albums: Lóki, Singin' Alone and Let It Bed. Unlike the Mutantes albums, I don't think these were ever released abroad. I can find them in Brazil, though. I remember seeing a nice Lóki vinyl on a store some time ago.

Well, I'll gladly help out on getting any of these.
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This is a cracking thread on an already brilliant forum (respect JMJ) - turning out to be a bassist connoisseur's music club!

Great Saturday night, going through Os Mutantes tracks on web. Never heard of them before, but liking what I hear!

Thanks for for turning me onto them Fernando!

Nick
 
#42
FernandoDANTE said:
Well, you should check out the entire Os Mutantes discography, since Arnaldo played bass on the first three albums, and Liminha played on the next three:

1968: Os Mutantes
1969: Mutantes
1970: A Divina Comédia ou Ando Meio Desligado
1971: Jardim Elétrico
1972: Mutantes e Seus Cometas no País do Baurets
1973: O A e o Z

The most memorable bass playing on those albums is the bass intro to their third record, on the song "Ando Meio Desligado". They also re-recorded some of their songs in English and released them on an album called "Tecnicolor". All this stuff should be easily accessible to you, since Os Mutantes is a popular band. Well, maybe you already have all this stuff, but I thought I'd mention it anyway.

What should be hard to get is Arnaldo's solo stuff. There's three notable solo albums: Lóki, Singin' Alone and Let It Bed. Unlike the Mutantes albums, I don't think these were ever released abroad. I can find them in Brazil, though. I remember seeing a nice Lóki vinyl on a store some time ago.

Well, I'll gladly help out on getting any of these.
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Ahh, Fernando: thank you so much! This is a great way for me to complete my collection. Brilliant summary.

Best,
JMJ
 
#44
NickD said:
This is a cracking thread on an already brilliant forum (respect JMJ) - turning out to be a bassist connoisseur's music club!

Great Saturday night, going through Os Mutantes tracks on web. Never heard of them before, but liking what I hear!

Thanks for for turning me onto them Fernando!

Nick
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jmjbassplayer said:
Ahh, Fernando: thank you so much! This is a great way for me to complete my collection. Brilliant summary.

Best,
JMJ
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Always good to hear someone's appreciation for a recommendation. Cheers!
 
#45
Hi Justin,

Hope the tour's going well.

Was wondering do like the Monks?
Bunch of GI's stationed in Germany who formed a band - big influence on the Fall.

Mega cool haircuts :cool: & I think you must admit mate, a sweet bass sound Invalid Link Removed

Salut!
Nick

p.s. See you like Chameleons....bloody hell!:D
 
#46
NickD said:
Hi Justin,

Hope the tour's going well.

Was wondering do like the Monks?
Bunch of GI's stationed in Germany who formed a band - big influence on the Fall.

Mega cool haircuts :cool: & I think you must admit mate, a sweet bass sound Invalid Link Removed

Salut!
Nick

p.s. See you like Chameleons....bloody hell!:D
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Yeah, Monks are a great recommendation, I've been on top of that for many a year; anything in the '60's pre-punk/garage variety is worth finding out about: MC5, Electric Prunes, Sonics, Monks, The Seeds, Standells, etc. All good!

Yes, the Chameleons were a big discovery for me when I was about 16-17...I didn't understand why they weren't huge, with an album as profound as "Strange Times".

JMJ
 
#47
jmjbassplayer said:
Yes, the Chameleons were a big discovery for me when I was about 16-17...I didn't understand why they weren't huge, with an album as profound as "Strange Times".

JMJ
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Chameleons were a bit of a rite of passage band for me too, that awkward adolescence to adult period. Though my wife, often remarks I've yet to still make this transition!:D
I always get bit nostalgic when I listen to them :crying:
They probably would have got bigger if they'd just held it together long enough. Unfortunately after the death of their friend/manager who apparently stopped some of them at times from killing each other; internal issues took hold & they imploded.
They did reform in 2001 but quickly fell out again year later - shame.
'Swamp Thing' was/still is a colossal tune.

Another great call Mr J. - my respect for you is going through the roof!
 
#48
NickD said:
Chameleons were a bit of a rite of passage band for me too, that awkward adolescence to adult period. Though my wife, often remarks I've yet to still make this transition!:D
I always get bit nostalgic when I listen to them :crying:
They probably would have got bigger if they'd just held it together long enough. Unfortunately after the death of their friend/manager who apparently stopped some of them at times from killing each other; internal issues took hold & they imploded.
They did reform in 2001 but quickly fell out again year later - shame.
'Swamp Thing' was/still is a colossal tune.

Another great call Mr J. - my respect for you is going through the roof!
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Thanks, man...yeah Chameleons - nostalgia is definitely the feeling one gets. Swamp Thing is stupendous; what an epic achievement, as is that whole record it's on. And yes, after their man Tony Fletcher died, it seems so did they. I did see two of the reunion shows in '01, and they were great. Not sure, even if they reformed again, if they can re-create the same magic as their three amazing records from back in the day.
 
#57
Justin,

You rockin' any Autolux 'Future Perfect'? Eugene's basslines are exactly what is called for and nothing more, but they complement Greg Edwards' guitar/noise work beautifully. I had the pleasure of seeing/meeting them a few years ago in Charlottesville, Virginia opening for The Secret Machines. Small club owned by Coran Capshaw (Musictoday, DMB) called Starr Hill. No one showed up for the openers (autolux and moving units) so the room had this very nice, but strange, ambient reverb. I had never heard of them and was totally blown away. Easily one of my top three shows...up there with Elliott Smith and Jeff Buckley.

Any idea who tracked bass for E. Smith or did he record the basslines himself?

I think Victor Wooten's greatness is only equaled by his humbleness. That man is a sheer joy in this business.

Looking forward to seeing you in OKC!

Cheers!
 
#58
Hey Justin,
It's great to see that you enjoy Justice and Fischerspooner. Fischerspooner is simply epic, and I LOVE the heavier slapping in some of the Justice songs.

I was wondering if you ever listened to Muse, as Chris Wolstenholme is one of my favorite players. They have a really unique sound, although some say it is too close to that of Radiohead.
 
#59
Autolux is super dope, and friends of mine. Euguene is great great great on bass.

I don't really listen to Muse, but when it's on the radio, I don't turn it off. Something about it seems a little overwrought to me, but I can tell those players in that band are uber talented.

JMJ
 
#60
The Left Banke? Pretty Ballerina is a fairly dope track. I know you've been all over the Tori Amos records, and those basslines are sick. However, whoever her touring bassist was around the Scarlet's Walk era, can't remember his name & he played Lakland exclusively, definitely brought it live.
 

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