Is this the GREATEST bass line of all time?

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Today's episode is slightly different as we dive into one of the greatest bass lines of all time. James Jamerson's performance in MARVIN GAYE's WHAT's GOING ON is a masterclass in the electric bass and I hope you enjoy our take on it.
I'm Jack Conte the CEO of @Patreon and one-half of the bands @ScaryPockets and @Pomplamoose.
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Ryan Lerman, a professional guitarist the other half of @Scarypockets
Lauren O'Connell, a professional singer-songwriter who plays in a band with my wife called @Myterriblefriend
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What's going on:
• Marvin Gaye - What's G...
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We also feature other music in this video which we will link to below.
Marvin Gaye - Ain't no mountain high
• Ain't No Mountain High...
Jackson 5 - Darling Dear
• Darling Dear
Stevie Wonder - Superstition
• Stevie Wonder Supersti...
Stevie Wonder - For once in my life
• For Once In My Life
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Standing in the shadows of Motown
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@DeadWaxShow 3 года назад

If you haven't seen Vulfpeck's visualizations of James Jamerson basslines, they're a thing to behold. Just type "Vulfpeck James Jamerson" into a youtube search field.

@skineyemin4276 3 года назад

Yeah..., I'll pass.

@wobblybobengland 3 года назад

@@skineyemin4276I suppose the kids need a link to the funk bros, that's all, the funk bros are timeless, that's why this shit will be going on and on and on, Bernadette! Mosotogam, RIP John Perrone

@jessegibson7734 3 года назад

One of Jameson’s best bass line performances was on Stop In The Name Of Love by the Supremes

@Magumba_State 3 года назад

Vulfpeck are gods among men

@accuser_of_the_brethren7816 3 года назад

Hey I thought that might have been you from pomplamoose. Glad to see you're still around man. Last I checked in on you and Nat you guys were just trying out putting all the tracks together in order for live shows which was monumental to say the least. "Experation Date" "Book of Love" and another original of yours are still on one of my playlists from back in the day man. The way you guys were able to mash up styles with covers while isolating certain riffs to work with others like that "Herbie Hancock/Watermelon" song that's mixed with I think it was Stevie wonder or something close. Either way, it's great to see you guys are still around and active. Take care and much love from an old school fan from way back in the 2010's. "Single Ladies" is still my jam the way Nat monotones with a melody 💙 you're a truly great musician and percussionist. Haha found it just in case anyone wants to give a quick listen ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-7QLSNwFBFyI.html

@eggy68 3 года назад

It makes my heart smile to see young musicians appreciating Jamerson.

@larrymccoy793 3 года назад

PERHAPS THERE IS HOPE FOR REAL MUSICIANSHIP AFTER ALL!!

@2010mattyg 3 года назад

broke my heart that that lady hadn't even heard of him. terrible

@ngtilui 3 года назад

@@2010mattyg Its never too late.. :)

@gaelmargrace 2 года назад

I'm aspiring to be a musician and I really love motown I love the vibe and everything I hope I can be as big as those stars someday

@lawrencebenjamin502 2 года назад

Preach !

@chunkyneptune 3 года назад

"Standing In The Shadows of Motown" is such a good documentary!

@conradford7493 3 года назад

That was a whole bunch of Soul. I was so glad they showed the white artist. It showed Motown was all about talent. That's why they were so successful.

@ericanderson7059 3 года назад

The Wrecking Crew and Muscle Shoals were excellent as well .

@sterlingfury 3 года назад

Absofreakinlutely 😁💜😁

@raynic1173 3 года назад

Thanks for the recommendation , that was a great documentary.

@crazyelf62 3 года назад

And it is still free to watch on RU-vid as of 9-23-21.

@MrLee773 3 года назад

As a student of James Jamerson when I was young. I studied every bass line he did on all the Motown records he played on. James Jamerson was so busy with sessions that Motown hired another bassist (Bob Babbitt) to study Jamersons style and copy his style for other sessions Jamerson was too booked to play on. Jamerson in my honest opinion is the father of modern bass players. Prior to James Jamerson coming to Motown, most bass players where doing root and 3rd patterns on record. Jamerson changed it up when he started recording 8th, 16th and even 32nd note patterns ON record. “Standing in The Shadows of Motown” is a great documentary on not just James Jamerson, but all the musicians who where the “Funk Bros”.

@aquamarine99911 Год назад

Babbit did the classic bass lines for "Inner City Blues", 'Signed, Sealed, Delivered" and "Scorpio". He didn't improvise as much as JJ did, which makes those songs actually easier for a mediocre bass player (like me) to cover.

@timbishop9062 Год назад

Just curious, @MrLee773, what do you think of Jaco? He loved Jameson.

@midkingsteve 3 года назад

James Jamerson is a legend and pioneer. So good. I just wish motown engineers mixed the music for more bottom end the way Stax did. Stax was always more raw. Also, my vote for best bass line is Wilton Felder on the Jackson 5's "I want you back".

@jacksonsthumb 3 года назад

Wilton was the iconic tenor player from 'The Crusaders'. I think they dragged him in to play bass on the way home from another session. They shoved a bass in his hands and he sight read the part and it's given every bass player grief ever since! Respect!

@ampthebassplayer 3 года назад

The tragic thing about Jamerson is that his career petered out because he didn't continue to change with the times. As the 80's rolled in, his style stayed rooted in the past and his inability to adapt (along with his substance addiction) cost him gigs.

@skineyemin4276 3 года назад

Well, during Motown's heyday, radio and radio sized speakers was Gordy's standard goal, sonically, air play. Now, when James Brown, Sly and the Family Stone and, other more modern funk based music.., that's when the bottom came through a little more, "maybe?).

@transformationgeneration 3 года назад

I Totally Agree - J5's bass line is absolute.

@jfefan97 3 года назад

"What's happenin' brother?" (the song following "what's going on?") Is the ultimate to me.

@michaelb.42112 3 года назад

James Jamerson was called "The Hook" because he played with one finger, but I never thought of the double meaning... He wrote hooks !!! LEGEND.

@jimmyadams6635 Год назад

They never mentioned that James Jamison started out playing the piano..that’s why he was able to fill in all the empty pockets of a song as compared to other bass players not having as many notes to play….he played twice as many notes as most bass players. He was actually playing the piano on his bass guitar!

@thekingsplacegospeldjc4847 Год назад

Wow..Amazing INSIGHT..🤔

@raggaeldestro8609 3 года назад

It's sad that I've been listening to this legend's musicianship and never knew his name until now.

@msgflava 3 года назад

Paying respect to the legend that is Jamerson. Bravo.

@robertlevy4591 3 года назад

You know when the bass player has "Jam" in their name twice that it's gonna be fire

@mrmusic248 Год назад

robertlevy4591 : Good observation.

@JoseAv-tx4yl Месяц назад

Jajajaj

@summerbabetoo Год назад

Jameson played the bass on “My Girl” too. He was the Master, May he Rest In Peace knowing he is appreciated.

@MM-vs2et Год назад

Jamerson played in a metric ton of music. One of the greatest. Pioneer, maverick, legend.

@Blink_1984 10 месяцев назад

Darling Dear!

@kingrayog Год назад

Love this. Marvin Gaye was one of my favorite artists and so was that song. I played bass and could never play like that because I played by ear, not by music sheets. Makes me want to pick it back up as an elder.

@LavendJames Год назад

Jameson wasn't reading either he was playing by heart- so bro you're never too old to pick it back up- Listen to Donny Hathaway's version with Willie Weeks playing bass! Head and shoulders over Jameson' performs...

@Pimpwindu Год назад

@@LavendJamesold statement, both are incredible in their own way.

@thelonious-dx9vi Год назад

He's basically the Charlie Parker of the Fender bass, one of my all-timers on any instrument. Actual genius, not just throwing the word around. The list of H-bomb perfect moments is endless. Try the second track on this record, What's Happening Brother. At the moment where Marvin's vocal enters, he turns loose a phrase in sixteenths, like, stepping all over the vocal entrance. You're so not supposed to do that, and it is perfect. Or little things, like in Ain't No Mountain, top of the first chorus, at "Ain't no Mountain ...", he bottoms out open E on three! I could go on ... obviously 😉

@jamesmauliolakeakastonejr.1709 2 года назад

How is it possible that Lauren had not heard of Jamerson? Every professional musician performing popular music today stands upon the shoulders of giants, in particular the Motown house band, the Funk Brothers their incomparable bas player James Jamerson.

@colorona8456 5 месяцев назад

That's quite some overstatement and quite pretentious.

@Joey0367 3 года назад

I would say Jamerson but with Stevie Wonder’s,” I Was Made To Love Her.” That’s the greatest baseline in my opinion.

@Stevieboy130664 3 года назад

So many special ones - I would find it hard to choose.

@bigbodydarren1825 3 года назад

sir duke or i wish

@jamesk167 3 года назад

No argument my brother

@mizrelmizrel 3 года назад

Great choice

@RossLGould 3 года назад

Even though it's a hard choice, I wholeheartedly agree. Jamerson was a grandmaster.

@avidgolfer65 2 года назад

You guys need to give recognition to The Funk Brothers from 1959-1972. They are the backbone of Motown music.

@dghinderliter 3 года назад

I would love to get a Paul Simon breakdown, comparing his development across his Simon and Garfunkel work with Graceland and with current tunes over time. I could see a Paul McCartney episode doing the same type of comparison!

@DeadWaxShow 3 года назад

I love this idea, great suggestion!

@B.R.0101 3 года назад

Honestly, I expected to find Paul McCartney already in this comparison and btw he popped up lately!

@B.R.0101 3 года назад

@Brian Gee I know that, many bass players did the same.

@B.R.0101 3 года назад

@Brian Gee But P Mc defined a new personal style to use it in music and this style influenced many musicians.

@B.R.0101 3 года назад

@Brian Gee I'd love tobwatch this footage about american bass players

@claudiomarinocandianeto5684 2 года назад

tbh, the Brothers Johnson also have some sick basslines, but Jamerson's line is one of the greatest for sure

@JamesSmith-ym1fc Год назад

Don't forget Verdeen White.

@dariussuite1605 Год назад

The Baseline on" Good Times" by Chic is way better than the one they're exaggerating.

@Hudson1910 Год назад

Brothers Johnson are out of this world!

@FlansLand Год назад

Yup...Queen stole that bass line for "Another One Bites the Dust" and gets credit for the GOAT bass line.@@dariussuite1605

@galetinm 10 месяцев назад

@@dariussuite1605Bernard Edwards is 2nd only to James Jamerson. You can't say that Good Times bass line is so much better. What's Going On has one of the most iconic bass lines ever. They're both great.

@attichatchsound-bobkowal5328 3 года назад

"What's Going On" and "Mercy Mercy Me" (I see them as non-identical twins) are two of the greatest recordings ever to grace the airwaves. "The Best" can be subjective. But Jamerson IS the most important bass guitarist.

@klangobjekt Год назад

Bob Babbitt, not Jamerson, played the bass on Mercy Mercy Me.

@jackmack7533 3 года назад

You guys (and of course the wonderful Lauren) have bottled some magic with this channel and format. Love the acutely knowlegable breakdowns of the songs and their production and lyrics combined with some unpretentious opinion, the ocassional story and the humor (I'm lookin' at you Ryan - you're a f*cking funny guy). I love the cuts and inserts to explain terms and theory, it's all so enjoyable. Excellent work everyone and I recommend - just keep doin' what you're doin' - it's working.

@DeadWaxShow 3 года назад

Wow, thank you!

@frankcarter6427 3 года назад

agree

@stickythings3973 3 года назад

The "plonk" (racquetball) sound in "Mercy Mercy Me" is actually a muted medium-size cowbell struck with a soft mallet. Also, Jamerson actually muted his bass with a slice of sponge under the strings.

@10lassie 3 года назад

Jamerson was still playing Upright Bass on the song " Heatwave " by Martha and the Vandellas in 1963. Give it a listen.

@allengje 3 года назад

What about Jimmy Mack? Love that bass line.

@jimipalmer5041 Год назад

This is one of the most important songs ever. And yes, that bass grooves. I grew up on Motown, been listening to Marvin since I was a kid, I'm 65 now.💖💖💖

@debiear Год назад

Marvin and his 4 octave range. RIP.

@natsix4857 Год назад

Marvin has marvellous ways of feeling things and a creative way of putting it all out. Surrounded by amazing players, crafters and creative minds also. 👌 👏 🙌

@brianschoner3350 3 года назад

Jamerson was a peerless pioneer, and "What's Going On" is a brilliant example. My personal #1 is Wilton Felder's bass line on the Jackson 5's "I Want You Back" (which I think was ALMOST referenced in this video), but this is great analysis of a world-class bass line.

@davorjovanovic88 2 года назад

9:50 I experienced that moment with a note hold like, he was actually deeply moved by the lyrics when he heard it actually for the first time. He maybe listened to the demo to know the chord progressions in front, but when record that bass line in one take, I think he just went sad for a second or two in a moment, and remembered all the brothers that died, and by that quietness with note hold, he paid a tribute to those poor souls, and then he got to move on..

@donaldedmunds9867 3 года назад

James had quite a few famous bass lines.One of my favorite bass lines was Gladys Knights version of HEARD IT THROUGH THE GRAPEVINE.

@trustnugget280 3 года назад

I still can't get over the fact that this is called musicias _react_ but unlike anywhere else it's filled with so much knowledge and such a nice atmosphere. Loved the episode! And I must admit, especially on What's Going On I've never paid close attention to the base. Double the fun focusing only on that :D

@trustnugget280 3 года назад

But I thought you wanted to make a video on several influencal bass tracks...?

@terrinhamilton4856 Год назад

If one has never paid attention to the dope baseline to What's going on, then perhaps your pineal gland is calcified and non functional. That you cannot perceive, and feel soul, rhythm, blues in and throughout you.

@terrinhamilton4856 Год назад

So glad that these four people had no influence whatsoever over 70's soul music. Whoo,so thankful for that!

@williamdavidcraigjr7841 Год назад

Gaye also invited the Detroit Lions players Mel Farr and Lem Barney to the studio and, along with Gaye and the Funk Brothers, added in various vocal chatter in the background, in a mock conversation. Musician Elgie Stover, who was later a caterer for Bill Clinton, was the man who opened the song's track with the words, 'hey, man, what's happening?' and 'everything is everything'.

@JonConstruct 3 года назад

Fun fact: The party people in the back were the Detroit Lions. Marvin thought about retiring from music and trying to play professional football.

@wilsire456 3 года назад

He made sure Mel Farr and Lem Barney received Grammys he he got his for their backround voices

@troubleondemand7703 3 года назад

Thank you! I mentioned this on your discord when that list of best basslines was posted and I was more than surprised this was not in the list! That's when I was informed this would be a 'special episode'. Just awesome!

@DeadWaxShow 3 года назад

Glad you like it! The bass lines compilation is in the pipeline, watch this space!

@cynthialangley7338 Год назад

James Jameson is a legend!!! 🎼

@lesleycooper8966 3 года назад

For me it's I Was Made to Love Her. That bassline is sick

@barryblack5562 3 года назад

One of my favorites. I played this note for note in a soul funk band for 10 yrs it was one of the only songs I didn't ad lib on. It's a magnificent example of support for the harmony, groove and a line that stands on its own. It's one of the best lines he navigates through the changes and never loses the groove. Although there are many changes it's as though it's a one chord groove the harmony never breaks his groove or direction. This guy connected the jazz and soul like no one before him he was a master composer on bass inmho. Love it. 👏👏👏👏Rip James jamerson.

@markwilliams352 3 года назад

Barry: I could not agree with you more strongly. Mr. Jamerson's musical genius was-and remains-TOWERING-and not just on the "What's Going On" single. What he does with the bass on the "Save the Children/God Is Love" cut on that same album ("What's Going On?") is astounding-sheer musical magic.

@barryblack5562 3 года назад

@@markwilliams352 willy weeks does a nice job onit too.

@jeffrytrefry5425 Год назад

Barry, no one sees this but me. Jamerson is floating us up to heaven like Beethoven did in hi last sonatas. With this knowledge you will see how he creates the tension to do just that. Ron Carter and Tony Williams couldn't do that but Jamerson and Coltrane could!

@jeffrytrefry5425 Год назад

Jamerson stands within the MOST select group of musicians

@charleyit Год назад

I am so happy to see young musicians appreciate what the Funk Brothers, particularly Jamison contribution to music.

@donaldandireneyoung3089 3 года назад

This is the first time ever seeing an episode of this PMR. As a teacher, this has got to be one of the most carefully explained, demonstrated, and informative segments I've witnessed concerning instrumental play of some of the greatest musicians that ever played. Well done! All of you did an excellent job in the demonstration, explanation, and feedback on what each of your heard and understood about James Jamerson's greatness as one of the greatest bassists to ever play. Thank you...

@bernadettecarter8946 Год назад

There was a time like in the 70’s that I didn’t listen to nothing but the bass. Didn’t know one word in a song . But the bass was like hypnotic for me.😊

@Sams911 2 года назад

the 1970 recording of Ain't no Mountain High Enough with Diana Ross, is literally his greatest bass line... take a listen to it.. really.

@BIGGSEAY Год назад

James Jameson and all the Funk Brothers some of the greatest sessions players ever. Most of them are gone now but their legacy lives on. The Funk Brothers should never be forgotten."' Right On !

@Jamestele1 Год назад

This video was like Christmas morning - Thank you for making this! I love everything Jamerson, and this gets so esoteric about his note choice, style, etc. I never wanted it to end!

@jayabacromby675 Год назад

I've got to give a vote to the opening bass line to the Temptations Ball of Confusion. It sets the pace for the whole song.

@gwynforhood Год назад

My fav singer, bass player, album, song. When my daughter was born i left the hodpital at 4am. Turned the ignition on the car and the radio blasted the sax intro. I burst into tears.

@FriendofDorothy Год назад

The bassline that really stands out to me is Bernard Edwards on "My Forbidden Lover" by Chic. It's amazing. Every time I hear it I think "How did he do that?"

@galetinm 10 месяцев назад

Jamerson was definitely an influence on Bernard. This lady, a 'professional musician', having never heard about him is weird.

@jamesvaughn1715 Год назад

James Jameson, also played bass on the Jackson Fives , I WANT YOU BACK. I have been a bass player/guitar player/ and Keyboards player since early childhood. I have been playing professionally since the early 70's. I had the pleasure of meeting Marvin personally back in 1976,, alone with James Jameson ,doing a sound check for a concert he had that night.

@FUNKINETIK Год назад

A few years ago I watched a Motown documentary in which Wilton Felder (Sax player with The Crusaders) said that he had played bass on J5’s ‘I Want You Back’. Memorable moment meeting Marvin and James.

@steffentirendi8071 3 года назад

Thank you guys for this „bass special episode“. And Nick, your bass playing is awesome ;)

@joey_bonin Год назад

In '68 I was 17, had been playing bass for two years. Then I heard "For Once In My Life" and my mind was blown. I'd never heard bass lines like that before.

@idaslpdhr 3 года назад

James Jamerson is a god, he played on nearly every Motown record right up until Motown moved to LA, his bass play inspired Paul McCartney

@JTD472 3 года назад

No that was me

@lightaces 3 года назад

He played almost all the earlier stuff, but latter on his alcoholism forced them to bring in the incomparable Bob Babbitt a lot of the time, and the move to California happened much more gradually over time than it is often depicted in popular culture, so even by the late sixties a lot of stuff was being done by the Wreaking Crew out in LA. I've talked to one of their old mastering engineers who talked about having three or four different versions of the same song, some from the Snakepit (the studio in the house in Detroit), some from LA. But both Carol Kaye and Bob Babbitt will (or would have) tell you, it all came from Jamerson. Hell, there were times when Jamerson's bass lines were transcribed, and Carol Kaye (amazing in her own right, and don't ever doubt it!!!!) was asked to read them at sessions in LA!!!

@djonfonsteen6331 3 года назад

@@lightaces sorry but Babbitt was awsome on Bass.

@lightaces 3 года назад

@@djonfonsteen6331 oh, no doubt. I mean, that mastering engineer I was talking about? He started at Motown. For years, the only bass players he had worked with were Jameson and Babbitt. The first time he did a session outside of Motown, he couldn’t figure out why the bass sounded so bad. Babbitt was a monster.

@iconoclastic12007 3 года назад

@@djonfonsteen6331 and Bob was the kindest, sweetest, most generous guy. A true prince!

@iloveumyra Год назад

Thank you guys for what you do....ITS SO IMPORTANT

@Drpepper99uk 3 года назад

Darling Dear is probably one of the most musical bass lines ever, if you've not heard of it check it out!

@tonytiger7079 3 года назад

ONE OF MY ALL TIME FAVORITES!

@carter84262 Год назад

The ball bouncing sound is in fact a ball bouncing modified in an echo chamber, which was a recess in the ceiling of an room upstairs from the studio. The guys talking at the beginning of the song were 2 Detroit Lions who approached Marvin & became friends with him, Lem Barney & Mel Farr.

@robertbesta6067 29 дней назад

I really enjoyed the comments about imagining that you were a teenage musician at the time and the electric bass being viewed as a new thing, and the innovation that went along with it. It's fun to try to imagine that. I started playing gigs in 1981, about 30 years after Fender came out with their innovation. I know Rickenbacker had them out in the early 30's, and it took some time to catch on. How fun!

@itheuserfirst3186 3 года назад

"Father, father, we don't have to escalate." How prophetic.

@JCox964 3 года назад

Yesssss

@youprobablyalreadyknow8947 3 года назад

Was thinking the exact same thing.

@oubrioko 3 года назад

haunting

@HM55-77 3 года назад

explain.......I am very curious?

@itheuserfirst3186 3 года назад

@@HM55-77 His father shot, and killed him.

@talkandeattv 3 года назад

love seeing yall geek out over music

@Neighbour_Al 3 года назад

Y’all need to watch the documentary “Standing in the Shadows of Motown”. You’re not human if you don’t weep and feel joy.

@TFQ161 10 месяцев назад

James Jamerson on I was Made to Love Her by Stevie Wonder!! Best bass line I have ever heard, Just iconic and makes the entire song, I don’t think anyone has come close to his artistry before or since.

@martinmartinmoone3104 3 года назад

Paul mccartney's hero, much love from Liverpool

@captureyourphoto 11 месяцев назад

Excellent commentary guys! I love the break down and back story of Jamerson, I was totally engaged with every part of the video.

@waynejrice Год назад

That's a masterpiece as much as anything Bach or Beethoven ever wrote. What makes it more amazing is that some, if not all, of it was improvised in the moment.

@AmosAmerica Год назад

Great post! Appreciate how you break down the songs and share knowledge. Looking forward to the next!

@betoalvarez1248 3 года назад

Would love to hear you guys react to James Brown and the beginning of funk

@DeadWaxShow 3 года назад

Great shout!

@bigwhig3126 Год назад

I absolutely loved your analysis! It's so cool to revisit these tune and get insight into the musicians, instruments, and techniques involved in recording them. This was a special time in American musical history and it's so awesome to see people rediscovering this era and learning about these unsung heroes of Motown! Great Job!

@1mespud 3 года назад

Motown Facts: Marvin Gaye Invited his friends of the Detroit Loins for the intro and background partying track. Wilton Felder played bass on the J5's "I Want You Back". Jamerson's electric sound was due to not cleaning his flatwound strings (the dirt and crud helped muted his sound) and he didn't utilize the treble knob on his bass or amp. He knew and respected that the notes and beats get all the attention but most importantly, the spaces, gaps and rests is music also so the song could breath. Jamerson's concept was to make the song or any song "dance"!

@bzurgland Год назад

I've been a bass player for 35 years. I've played Jaco's, Stanleys', Marcus' and so many great bass players... But i always felt that James Jamerson's bass lines can't be touched, copied or modified. I haven't even tried. It's so wonderful as it is...

@rafaelrosado8725 2 года назад

Excellent Episode, fellas! As an OG I never suspected young folk knowing J5's 'Darling Dear" ( damn! A white kid at that 😆) since it was a B Side to the hit "Maybe Tomorrow" back then when 45 records were a thing. Glad I found you guys, a definite Sub. Keep on doin' what your doin', you guys are awesome👍🏼. Peace & Light.

@danielviramontes3012 2 года назад

That bassline is forever cemented into my mind. Words can’t express the beauty of it.

@deborahannterrell Год назад

I am a woman subscriber that LOVES your musical guests who know what they are talking about and know how to show u on an instrument. TOTALLY COOL!

@MrTwon1610 2 года назад

I found this channel today and within 2 videos I've become a major fan of you. Such a wealth of knowledge for music lovers and music nerds

@MarkJVSomers 3 года назад

Bit weird to have a 'professional musician' there who says 'I've never heard of him'.

@Four_by_Three 3 года назад

Eh, I don't think it's unforgiveable for a musician to not have heard of James Jamerson. You can be an amazing musician, even an amazing bassist, and not know James Jamerson by name. As a music listener though, if you don't know him, then I'll judge you.

@jimmycaltrider1781 3 года назад

Not wanting to hate on her but in this series she’s on multiple occasions demonstrated she doesn’t know a lot of the material and her face 90% of the time says “what’s going on? I have no idea what these guys are talking about…”

@CM-yz3ze 2 года назад

I tried not to, but still found it frustrating. There seemed to be gaps in the overall familiarity with Motown, which... Also felt frustrating. That being said, I really love that no one there was a pretentious jerk about filling the other in.

@billyanthony2051 Год назад

I was thinking the same thing, missed part of the conversation trying to process her statement.. Wow!! 😳

@jongarniss2952 Год назад

Absolutely weird, that’s like not knowing who Hendrix is. Jameson was a true genius!

@mikeglassburn 2 года назад

Just found this and didn't know how much I needed it. Thanks everyone!

@crkproductions5000 Год назад

Enjoyed it guys.

@danielpool2039 3 года назад

Oh, man. What a great show. I love this format. Great work folks.

@mfc1965 3 года назад

I appreciate her honesty, however I can't believe someone one a bass show wouldn't know who he was!

@nativenuyorker7953 3 года назад

She never heard Marvin Gayes greatest album. Why is she even there?

@natashawall8131 3 года назад

Yeah, I was a bit offended...it was a bit insulting; however, if she learned something then I suppose it was a teachable moment.

@boimesa8190 3 года назад

it's not a bass show...

@digeorgesiphone Год назад

This is the first time I see your show, it was GREAT!! I love you noticing every detail!!

@theresabrown8994 Год назад

I love this series; I learn and come to understand so much about creating music.

@praks007 2 месяца назад

Your video is such an eyeopener especially for beginners like me who wouldn't be able to analyze to this level of detail. Amazing analysis. Loved it.

@LoicReviews 3 года назад

I don't really know how but I never really paid attention to basslines on other Motown classics... like when I read the title I thought you guys were about to talk about my favourite bass line which is Bernard Edwards' "Good Times".

@DeadWaxShow 3 года назад

James Jamerson was so influential, he was the architect of so many great bass lines.

@LoicReviews 3 года назад

@@DeadWaxShow I looked him up after your video and his catalog is incredible! Thank you for this!

@kyriesampson7781 3 года назад

Bernard Edwards idolized James Jamerson

@Frisbieinstein 3 года назад

Damn, I never knew Rapper's Delight stole that.

@bartpike441 Год назад

So nice to see James jamerson being honored that bass player doing the talking is absolutely sick in the best way he's a funky man. Much respect to all scary pocket or pomplamoose. Or whatever that name is I can never remember it or spell it but I love it

@BrianKabalaMusic 3 года назад

Would looove a video reacting to D'angelo. Especially the Voodoo album. Everything about it is mystical and amazing. All the band members are top notch too like Pino and Charlie Hunter.

@sierra3644 3 года назад

YES ABSOLUTELY!!! D’ANGELO

@rebeccaroberts4241 Год назад

James Jameson .😎it’s so good to hear you give great attention to this talented Musician. Love your show. The king of Motown Bass. Music is the greatest contribution Black people could freely express. That makes it a form of communication for us. Words expressed with sound. We feel it we understand it . That’s why it’s called SOUL MUSIC.😎. It goes beyond flesh.

@adroc9101 2 года назад

I came across your videos due to YT algos; probably from watching Neely, Beato, etc.. I just started learning the bass at age 54 but am thoroughly engrossed in music theory and would like to thank you for this channel. The music recommendations in the beginning of your vids is a great idea, keep doing that and everything else you’re do’in. 👍🏽👍🏽🔥🔥🔥🔥

@five12man 3 года назад

12:06 absolutely! Basslines are dope af

@basswars7060 3 года назад

James Jamerson is one of the greatest artists of the 20th Century. His work rivals Hemmingway, Picasso and Stravinsky in their respective fields.

@tonisumblin2719 Год назад

They were Painters. But he definitely shared their excellence. I agree.

@fifthbusiness1678 Год назад

@@tonisumblin2719 Huh? One was a painter. One was a writer. One was a classical music composer. Got one right tho.

@tonisumblin2719 Год назад

@@fifthbusiness1678 😂🤣. I flunked that test badly. Writer, painter, musician. You’re right.

@carcamper815 Год назад

What a service you have done for this man's legacy. Thank you❤️

@mrmusic248 Год назад

Growing up in the Detroit area, Motown wasn't just music, it was FOOD. Food for your spirit, that is. It's too bad Jamerson had such a bad case of the "Brown Bottle Flu". It is so great that 50+ years later, we have kids like this talking about these iconic musicians. They will study Jamerson in perpetuity, and still not grasp how great he was.

@timweaver9773 3 года назад

How do we suggest music to the channel? I love the fact that you guys are breaking down GREAT modern/pop music and telling folks why it’s awesome from a musical standpoint! This has been so sorely missing in the last couple of decades. Kids are not being taught anything about music in schools anymore. You guys are fighting the good fight here!

@WRCStudio 3 года назад

Just some constructive feedback on this type of video where you're highlighting a specific player on a track. It would be super useful to get the stems so you could isolate or bump the volume so those of us listening via crappier systems or with not as fine tuned ears can better appreciate and listen. Perfect pick of player for this video!

@dusty9438 3 года назад

I totally understand where you're coming from, but Nick playing it did kinda help me pick it out afterwards

@oscarallen8484 2 года назад

Stems have to be released or leaked from the studio/label-and in the case of older stuff that was recorded live to tape, they might not have ever existed! It does stink that phone speakers can’t really reproduce bass but listening for those frequencies on a pair or earpods or a small Bluetooth speaker is great ear training for musical appreciation!

@raaron4315 3 года назад

Love Scary Pockets and i just discovered this channel. LOVE IT.

@ncalovini Год назад

WOW! Totally enjoyed your take on Jamerson with my all time favorite, Marvin! Look forward to more of your sessions ✌️❤️🎶

@SS-ki6ie 3 года назад

Awesome video! Thoroughly enjoyed it!!

@skineyemin4276 3 года назад

Well, it's not actually a "bass line", it's an improvised bass performance with a series of bass runs a few arpeggios over those chord changes, as he was a little tipsy if not more, and he played whatever he wanted throughout that take and maybe in one take... sitting or most likely laying on the floor or in some seat or couch in a very relaxed position. There is no "bass line", just, bass playing, truly great bass playing.

@martinheath5947 3 года назад

You simply defined what a "line" actually is as opposed to a "part" or a "riff". This bass line is a thing of beauty, a soulful gem of an accompaniment. I'm obsessed with playing this for its healing spirit

@almd8673 10 месяцев назад

Marvin Gay wrote and produced this album. He did the backgrounds singing as well. He also played the piano and Congo. He did tracks over tracks to get the sound.

@tonytiger7079 2 года назад

ANYONE REMEMBER "DARLING DEAR" BY THE JACKSON FIVE? HE BLEW THAT UP TOO!

@troynewly Год назад

Thank you for acknowledging James Jamerson, a true Funk Brother. It's noted near the end of this tribute that Marvin sang two voices, his natural tenor and his sultry bass underneath. In fact, as noted in his biography, "Divided Soul, The Life of Marvin Gaye," by David Ritz (a friend and book collaborator) Marvin Gaye recorded in three voices on the album track. He loved singing falsetto as well as his other registers, and layered himself accompanying on top of and below - listen closely. Of note also is that the background calls and handclapping were Marvin's assemblage. As told, Berry Gordy wanted studio people but Marvin insisted on his posse, and the song became Motown's top grossing album ever! Thanks again for your look into the music of the baddest, meanest, nastiest, sweetest, deepest, hippest, smoothest, most prolific bass player in r&b/soul, James Jamerson.

@paulniemiec3165 3 года назад

I just discovered this channel…. HOW do you expect me to be productive today?! Great stuff!!

@KenobiStark1 Год назад

I remember how much that part hit me when it came in as a kid. I stopped and was just staring at the speaker.

@phunkybasstard 3 года назад

By FAR, this song truly brings out the genius of James Jamerson. Darling Dear too would be the other song that shows how Jamerson was able to such beautiful basslines. 💯

@TheAnnaFisher Год назад

Thank you for this discussion and research!

@johnsuttoniiijs 2 года назад

I love hearing skilled (insert a craft, any) geeking out on and breaking down and discussing their hero's. Super entertaining content guys and gal.

@richardharris8745 3 года назад

These breakdowns are awesome feel like I'm learning more every video

@tedkay3750 2 месяца назад

Berry Gordy was in the studio one day and heard Jamerson playing and said what are you doing?? and then he just let Jamerson do his thing~ Berry didn't like all the notes, he was still stuck in the 50's style of what bass players played back then,. but then gave Jamerson freedom to do his thing and the rest they say! i history!