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Lon
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Music for "Bass Heads"
01/10/18 at 19:48:22
 
As a musician I was always trying to find a new way to use my bass drum in my kit, and have been fascinated with bass guitars and contra-bass violins, to the point of bleeding fingers and cramped hands. . .

And as a music lover and listener I love recordings with interesting bass sounds and players and know I'm not alone!

I've encountered a cd lately that really has awakened the bass head in me as it is an avant garde/fusion band with two bassists, both playing Fender electric basses, one fretted, one fretless--and the bassists are a very focal point of the music and and an important part of the melodic foundation. I thought I would mention it for those who crave some great bass playing:

Hotel X "Random History of the Avant Groove"



These are musicians from Richmond, VA who don't take themselves too seriously. .. don't have the world's greatest chops, but have fun and know what a groove should be. Fun, spirited, accessible music. And lots of wild bass playing!

Another record I've come back to for the bass playing since '72 when I first heard it is Miles Davis "Bitches Brew." This double album features Harvey Brooks on electric bass guitar (a fine rock bassist, steady as a rock) and Dave Holland on contrabass violin (and I believe on electric bass guitar in a few spots). Again many melodies are built from and anchored by the bassists and the playing is extraordinary.



I probably have more copies of this recording than any other as I keep buying it to get closer to the performances in sonic wonder.

Then there's Charles Mingus "Mingus Ah Um" . . . . Mingus was a minefield as a band leader and person but a genius composer and a master bass player. His bass work on this album has astonished me and I keep marveling at both his dexterity . . . and his creativity at crafting bass lines and structuring solos and accompaniment.



And my favorite bass playing in rock is perhaps a dark horse choice but. . . Billy Cox with Jimi Hendrix, especially on "Band of Gypsys". . . . Billy's control and tone and "temperament" epitomize rock and blues and funk bass playing for me. He was an anchor and also a strong support and I love to hear his work.



So just some favorites I'll toss out, recordings I reach for for a bass fix and also because the music itself is so satisfying. And with our excellent systems with that great lower frequency accuracy and body that the Decware components dish out these are great listens.

If any of you other bass heads have some favorites . . . here's the place to mention them.
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Re: Music for "Bass Heads"
Reply #1 - 01/10/18 at 21:15:01
 
Want to add this one: Weather Report "Sweetnighter." Miroslav Vitous and Andrew White III both play funky and deep bass on this and there are several very long grooving pieces that have been bass strongholds for me since the 'seventies. . . .

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Re: Music for "Bass Heads"
Reply #2 - 01/10/18 at 21:52:48
 
Almost predictably.... the late great Scott LaFaro
Fills the room with sweet power.

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Re: Music for "Bass Heads"
Reply #3 - 01/10/18 at 22:30:03
 
Now that Lons encouraged me into a late listening session....

RVG remaster CD


whoops didn`t realise this is a bass head thread
I`ll play Bitches Brew next and find that accoustic bass that plays a few cutting runs ...
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Re: Music for "Bass Heads"
Reply #4 - 05/19/20 at 18:07:47
 
Don't forget Marcus Miller!



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Re: Music for "Bass Heads"
Reply #5 - 05/25/20 at 03:29:16
 
Lon...thanks for sharing!!  I will definitely give those a listen.  When I attended Decfest 2 years ago...I got to experience some seriously low end bass when Steve was running Tori Mono’s through the SO Imperials Horns.  I was completely ruined from that day forward and have a whole new appreciation for deep bass.  

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Re: Music for "Bass Heads"
Reply #6 - 05/25/20 at 13:29:34
 
Mingus Big Band - Haitian Fight Song

This one’ll knock your socks off!
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Re: Music for "Bass Heads"
Reply #7 - 12/10/20 at 15:57:56
 
mmmm, music for bass heads.





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