I just learned how to play Bernadette and Reach Out. Reach out is fairly simple but Bernadette is great. I love Jamerson's basslines, what other ones should I learn? Any suggestions?
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Man, Jamerson amazes me....
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I think that was Wilton Felder, not Jamerson. As was "I Want You Back". But great basslines nonetheless.
To the OP: if you don't own the "Standing in the Shadows of Motown" book, I highly recommend it for most of Jamerson's best basslines.
Although I can't play it the right way. I leave some stuff out as I'm still learnin'...
But "You can't hurry love" is a fun one and not really hard.
"What's goin' on" is just smooth man...what else can you say?
Steve
But "You can't hurry love" is a fun one and not really hard.
"What's goin' on" is just smooth man...what else can you say?
Steve
Here's "darling Dear":
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This is great:
http://youtube.com/watch?v=uCrO3iVWZE8&feature=related
And you can actually watch some rare footage of him:
http://youtube.com/watch?v=Y9KC7uhMY9s&feature=related
....I get goose bumps hearing this stuff......
Mike
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This is great:
http://youtube.com/watch?v=uCrO3iVWZE8&feature=related
And you can actually watch some rare footage of him:
http://youtube.com/watch?v=Y9KC7uhMY9s&feature=related
....I get goose bumps hearing this stuff......
Mike
Too much incredible stuff to list it all, but go listen to "I was made to love her" by Stevie Wonder. Just...wow.
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"My Mistake" - Marvin Gaye/Diana Ross (Easily my fave!)
"What's Happening Brother" - Marvin Gaye (Warning: this is not an easy one to learn. He rarely plays each measure the same. Also, one of my faves.)
"What's Happening Brother" - Marvin Gaye (Warning: this is not an easy one to learn. He rarely plays each measure the same. Also, one of my faves.)
Jamerson is the greatest. Ever.
I could list certain lines he played that I love, but the list would be too long. I might put together a little compilation of some of his less often cited masterpieces, the ones that aren't on the SITSOM discs.
That What's Going On Marvin Gaye live video on youtube, I could watch that everyday for Jamerson's playing alone.
I could list certain lines he played that I love, but the list would be too long. I might put together a little compilation of some of his less often cited masterpieces, the ones that aren't on the SITSOM discs.
That What's Going On Marvin Gaye live video on youtube, I could watch that everyday for Jamerson's playing alone.
there are 2 key aspects that I have taken from James' playing
one is the re-phrasing yet not an exact duplication of a previous line, these micro improvisations are so powerful, especially in a more pop setting
and the other is the way he could climb up on top of a beat an then lay back, no one has ever mastered it the way he did, although Jaco and JPJ came close at times, james was the influence
the understated way that he accomplished these little twists is what makes them so incredible, no hitting anyone over the head with an idea, a gentle delivery all the time
one is the re-phrasing yet not an exact duplication of a previous line, these micro improvisations are so powerful, especially in a more pop setting
and the other is the way he could climb up on top of a beat an then lay back, no one has ever mastered it the way he did, although Jaco and JPJ came close at times, james was the influence
the understated way that he accomplished these little twists is what makes them so incredible, no hitting anyone over the head with an idea, a gentle delivery all the time
Supremes "You Keep Me Hangin' On". Jamerson DRIVES that song!
He actually does a cool string bend coming out of the second bridge into the final verse. Not too many bass players were doing that back then I bet!
He actually does a cool string bend coming out of the second bridge into the final verse. Not too many bass players were doing that back then I bet!
If you can find an accurate chord chart, try following along with your ear. If you don't come close to tears listening to the creativity James uses to bring those chords to life, I don't have a clue what it would take to inspire a bass player.
Alan Gorrie of AWB (Average White Band) says it may the the finest recorded bass line in the history of music.
By the way, Chuck Rainey played the Jackson 5's ABC.
KT
Alan Gorrie of AWB (Average White Band) says it may the the finest recorded bass line in the history of music.
By the way, Chuck Rainey played the Jackson 5's ABC.
KT
The SITSOM book has tons of great Jamerson parts. Check out For Once In MY Life with Stevie Wonder. Whew boy!
