Bass guitar driven music - Also just good bass guitar in general

[BoingoTango]

So, lately, I've been getting really into Bass-driven music. I've been a big fan of Primus for awhile. I even picked up a Squire J-Bass and a Bass amp to start learning bass (I've been a guitarist for awhile, so I'm not having too much trouble, just need to work on my slapping technique and consistency). I'm even considering getting a sub-woofer for my car because I've been enjoying listening to bass so much more than I used to.

So any recommendation or your favorite bass guitarists or anything of the sort (even if It's not electric bass, but a good old double bass or such)

Gonna post a few songs to show a bit of my taste, but I'm pretty varied and will try anything.

I know you faggots probably hate country, but seriously turn up your bass, and listen to the bass in this thing. That boy's getting down.

Again, always looking for new music, so please let me see some recommendations.

 

[Dick Pooman]

Not sure if this is the type of shit you'd like, but Ronnie Lane's bass is out of control.

 

[BoingoTango]

Not sure if this is the type of shit you'd like, but Ronnie Lane's bass is out of control.

Ooo, yeah, that bass is hot

 

[BoingoTango]

Can't edit still, otherwise I'd add it to OP but obligatory

Skip to Priests of the Temply of Syrinx if you want the best part.

Tool is also really good for having great bass. Even though their fans can be annoying as fuck.

 

[Dutch Courage]

They kinda sucked after they got big, but R.E.M.'s first five albums (the ones they recorded for the independent IRS records before Warner Brothers got their mitts on them) remain some of the best indie rock of the 80's, if ever. Bassist Mike Mills was noted for an unusually melodic style of bass playing, which was sometimes referred to as "lead bass" as the structure of a lot of their early songs was based on his basslines.

If you aren't turned off by Grandpa music, the work of bassist Jack Casady (Jefferson Airplane, Hot Tuna, and he also played on Electric Ladyland by Jimi Hendrix) is pretty legendary. Bootsy Collins (Funkadelic, Parliament) was pretty great if you can get into funk.

As fer Primus, you might want to check out stuff by the Claypool-Lennon Delirium, which is a collabortation between Les Claypool and Sean Lennon (the only Beatles offspring with any real talent)

Some other personal favorites, some of whom deserved better bands: Jaco Pastorius (Weather Report and a lot of sessionwork), Larry Graham (Sly & the Family Stone), Jack Bruce (some of his obscure post-Cream work is worth seeking out), Geddy Lee (Rush), Flea (Red Hot Chili Peppers), Lemmy Kilmister (Hawkwind, Motorhead), among others. And one listen to the awful "reunion" album the Who made a decade-plus ago ought to convince anyone how essential the then-recently deceased John Entwistle was to their sound.

Sadly, musicianship is not what it used to be. Times have changed, and people seldom argue about who is a great bassist and who isn't anymore. The bass is a wonderful instrument; capable both of creating a groove or contributing harmonics.

 

[BoingoTango]

They kinda sucked after they got big, but R.E.M.'s first five albums (they ones they recorded for the independent IRS records before Warner Brothers got their mitts on them) remain some of the best indie rock of the 80's, if ever. Bassist Mike Mills was noted for an unusually melodic style of bass playing, which was sometimes referred to as "lead bass" as the structure of a lot of their early songs was based on his basslines.

If you aren't turned off by Grandpa music, the work of bassist Jack Casady (Jefferson Airplane, Hot Tuna, and he also played on Electric Ladyland by Jimi Hendrix) is pretty legendary. Bootsy Collins (Funkadelic, Parliament) was pretty great if you can get into funk.

As fer Primus, you might want to check out stuff by the Claypool-Lennon Delerium, which is a collabortation between Les Claypool and Sean Lennon (the only Beatles offspring with any real talent)

Some other personal favorites, some of whom deserved better bands: Jaco Pastorius (Weather Report and a lot of sessionwork), Larry Graham (Sly & the Family Stone), Jack Bruce (some of his obscure post-Cream work is worth seeking out), Geddy Lee (Rush), Flea (Red Hot Chili Peppers), Lemmy Kilmister (Hawkwind, Motorhead), among others. And one listen to the awful "reunion" album the Who made a decade-plus ago ought to convince anyone how essential the then-recently deceased John Entwistle was to their sound.

Sadly, musicianship is not what it used to be. Times have changed, and people seldom argue about who is a great bassist and who isn't anymore. The bass is a wonderful instrument; capable both of creating a groove or contributing harmonics.

I love grandpa music. Notice the Charlie Daniels Band lol. But yes. I never realized until a few weeks ago driving down the road with my new car that actual has a decent stereo system (not used to that), but Hendrix has a great bassist (been a fan since i was a wee lad)

Since you mentioned Funkadelic, and the Claypool Lennon delerium (fans of both as well), you have heard of Colonol Claypools Bucket of Bernie Brains, right? With Claypool Buckethead, and the Keyboardist of funkadelic, best album ever.

I like flea's bass, but I really hate the Red Hot Chili Peppers sound as a whole, which makes me sad because Flea is so talented. I also didn't realize that Lemmy was in another band besides Motörhead, so i'll have to checkout Hawkwind.

Gonna have to check out some of the rest, thanks.

 

[Dutch Courage]

I love grandpa music. Notice the Charlie Daniels Band lol. But yes. I never realized until a few weeks ago driving down the road with my new car that actual has a decent stereo system (not used to that), but Hendrix has a great bassist (been a fan since i was a wee lad)

Since you mentioned Funkadelic, and the Claypool Lennon delerium (fans of both as well), you have heard of Colonol Claypools Bucket of Bernie Brains, right? With Claypool Buckethead, and the Keyboardist of funkadelic, best album ever.

I like flea's bass, but I really hate the Red Hot Chili Peppers sound as a whole, which makes me sad because Flea is so talented. I also didn't realize that Lemmy was in another band besides Motörhead, so i'll have to checkout Hawkwind.

Gonna have to check out some of the rest, thanks.

Yeah, I actually noticed Charlie Daniels Band after I had written that. That's about as grandpa as you can get, haha.

I haven't heard Colonel Claypool's Bucket of Bernie Brains; I'll have to check that one out. Buckethead is another guy who never managed to land in a good band. And I agree with your assessment of RHCP.

Hawkwind is where Lemmy got his start (at least in the big-time; he had been kicking around since the mid-60's in minor groups); they are pretty much pioneers of psychedelic space-rock. Lemmy was on their third, fourth, and fifth albums before departing for Motorhead. The best of the three is arguably Warrior on the Edge of Time. The band still exists; they've been churning out albums for 50 years now.

 

[BoingoTango]

Yeah, I actually noticed Charlie Daniels Band after I had written that. That's about as grandpa as you can get, haha.

I haven't heard Colonel Claypool's Bucket of Bernie Brains; I'll have to check that one out. Buckethead is another guy who never managed to land in a good band. And I agree with your assessment of RHCP.

Hawkwind is where Lemmy got his start (at least in the big-time; he had been kicking around since the mid-60's in minor groups); they are pretty much pioneers of psychedelic space-rock. Lemmy was on their third, fourth, and fifth albums before departing for Motorhead. The best of the three is arguably Warrior on the Edge of Time. The band still exists; they've been churning out albums for 50 years now.

Here ya go friend. My favorite is "Hip Shot from the Slab"

Just started listening to Warrior on the Edge of Time, defintely downloading even if just for background music. Definitely big on the psychedelic thing too. I guess off-topic or whatever do you like Shpongle or Ozric Tentacles, best electronic psychedelic music there is.

 

[Rei is shit]

Just a bass and some drums

 

[Daughter of Cernunnos]

This indie rock blues band has no guitar just bass and vocals. Not sure about drums. I like them.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GXVfoTF54wI

 

[BenevolenceInDenial]

This 1000x times. G.C. Green might not be the most technical bassist in the world, but his style is impeccable.

 

[Libtard-Wrecking Krogoth]

blah blah snobbery xd

 

[Gordon Cole]

A lot of noise rock bands feature bass pretty prominently:

EDIT: @Rei is shit ninja'd me with Lightning Bolt.

 

[Chaos Theorist]

 

[Pointandlaugh]

Spoiler

 

[ShittyRecolor]

 

[Varg Did Nothing Wrong]

Thank me later

(the live version if you're into that sort of thing)

 

[Positron]

To me the sound of Japan means Mick Karn's bass:

 

[Dizzydent]

So, lately, I've been getting really into Bass-driven music. I've been a big fan of Primus for awhile. I even picked up a Squire J-Bass and a Bass amp to start learning bass (I've been a guitarist for awhile, so I'm not having too much trouble, just need to work on my slapping technique and consistency). I'm even considering getting a sub-woofer for my car because I've been enjoying listening to bass so much more than I used to.

So any recommendation or your favorite bass guitarists or anything of the sort (even if It's not electric bass, but a good old double bass or such)

Gonna post a few songs to show a bit of my taste, but I'm pretty varied and will try anything.

I know you faggots probably hate country, but seriously turn up your bass, and listen to the bass in this thing. That boy's getting down.

Again, always looking for new music, so please let me see some recommendations.

Dude you're off to a great start, i've played guitar for 20 years and have been in a few bands. the squire series is a great starter bass but you're probably playing on a tiny practice amp. Just from my experience if you want big fucking bass tones try to aim for a yorkville amp (amazing quality and price and quite gigable) and a warwick bass with active pickups cause they are godly and not too rediculously priced.

Aslo if you want to put a sub in your car ask me anything, I installed so many systems in my car. If you're into bass guitar and want good range of tones out of your sub and tight drums you need a sealed box. a ported sub box will make more noise with less energy but itll sound more like fluff. to get a real good bass guitar sound get a sealed box and if you're made of money go for the JL audio flagship with amp and a capacitor and drill a 0 guage wire from the battery into the trunk. if you have less money just get a JL WO i had 2 12's and they were awesome and made the rearview mirror unusable with the vibration. Put in a nice deck and aftermarket speakers inside to counter all that massive bass you're going to be rattling the neighbors windows with and you're off to tinitus ville.

a GREAT bassist i have to recommend is Ryan Martinie!!! The guys a psycho on bass if you've never heard old mudvayne check it out from his angle he really knows how to make a bass sound "alien" check out more of his stuff if you want i have so many good recommendations warning its heavy but the guy does it all if you DIG in....

Mudvayne - Dig (Ryan's Angle)

test 4 decombed detelecined AC3 6-2 downmix 225kps mp3

www.youtube.com

or if you want the tabs and play along...

Mudvayne - Dig (Bass Cover) (Play Along Tabs In Video)

Dig By Mudvayne - Bass Cover - Post Your Requests! TAB PLAYER I USE: http://goplayalong.sjv.io/c/1235388/409328/7375 TABS HERE: http://www.mediafire.com/fold...

www.youtube.com

 

[BoingoTango]

Dude you're off to a great start, i've played guitar for 20 years and have been in a few bands. the squire series is a great starter bass but you're probably playing on a tiny practice amp. Just from my experience if you want big fucking bass tones try to aim for a yorkville amp (amazing quality and price and quite gigable) and a warwick bass with active pickups cause they are godly and not too rediculously priced.

Aslo if you want to put a sub in your car ask me anything, I installed so many systems in my car. If you're into bass guitar and want good range of tones out of your sub and tight drums you need a sealed box. a ported sub box will make more noise with less energy but itll sound more like fluff. to get a real good bass guitar sound get a sealed box and if you're made of money go for the JL audio flagship with amp and a capacitor and drill a 0 guage wire from the battery into the trunk. if you have less money just get a JL WO i had 2 12's and they were awesome and made the rearview mirror unusable with the vibration. Put in a nice deck and aftermarket speakers inside to counter all that massive bass you're going to be rattling the neighbors windows with and you're off to tinitus ville.

a GREAT bassist i have to recommend is Ryan Martinie!!! The guys a psycho on bass if you've never heard old mudvayne check it out from his angle he really knows how to make a bass sound "alien" check out more of his stuff if you want i have so many good recommendations warning its heavy but the guy does it all if you DIG in....

Mudvayne - Dig (Ryan's Angle)

test 4 decombed detelecined AC3 6-2 downmix 225kps mp3

www.youtube.com

or if you want the tabs and play along...

Mudvayne - Dig (Bass Cover) (Play Along Tabs In Video)

Dig By Mudvayne - Bass Cover - Post Your Requests! TAB PLAYER I USE: http://goplayalong.sjv.io/c/1235388/409328/7375 TABS HERE: http://www.mediafire.com/fold...

www.youtube.com

Wow this was super informative. But it's too great for that so you get a winner rating. I'm currently using an Ampeg BA-115 it's not the greatest or anything, but it's good for practice.

Thanks so much for giving me a place to start looking for amps and guitars. Wasn't too sure what was too highly recommended in basses, but I remember my old friend have a J-bass when we were teenagers and he talked about how versatile it was, so seems like a good starter. Can't wait to get enough money to get a 6 string definitely gonna start with looking at Warwicks.

That's funny I was actually looking through bass videos when I first and saw that song. I'm gonna have to give a shot here soon. Been nerding out trying to play primus stuff (hard since Les doesn't use a 4 string for a lot of.

Just thanks!