Members Jim-Bass Posted January 28, 2007 Members Share Posted January 28, 2007 I've been seeing the name and his face for so long, but never heard him. Recently I got a DVD which has him on it (just an extra bit), and I gotta say that while he can play ok, if I was in the audience I'd shout out "hey, play some Bass - The Bass, Johnny!" Do you know what I mean? He's got 6 or 8 strings or something, and he's just spending all the time on the highest notes on the highest strings....interested to hear what others might think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members AntiStuff Posted January 28, 2007 Members Share Posted January 28, 2007 He's a wanker! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Funkee1 Posted January 28, 2007 Members Share Posted January 28, 2007 I've been seeing the name and his face for so long, but never heard him. Recently I got a DVD which has him on it (just an extra bit), and I gotta say that while he can play ok, if I was in the audience I'd shout out "hey, play some Bass - The Bass, Johnny!" Do you know what I mean? He's got 6 or 8 strings or something, and he's just spending all the time on the highest notes on the highest strings....interested to hear what others might think. He is one of the most melodic bassists out there, but he can be a tad too technical. He's also a great writer. Listen to some of his solo CD's! He Pwns on upright bass too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members NeonVomit Posted January 28, 2007 Members Share Posted January 28, 2007 I've been seeing the name and his face for so long, but never heard him. Recently I got a DVD which has him on it (just an extra bit), and I gotta say that while he can play ok, if I was in the audience I'd shout out "hey, play some Bass - The Bass, Johnny!" Do you know what I mean? He's got 6 or 8 strings or something, and he's just spending all the time on the highest notes on the highest strings....interested to hear what others might think. He has a very melodic approach, true. But why not? Does one who plays bass only have to play low notes all the time? There are no rules Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Jim-Bass Posted January 29, 2007 Author Members Share Posted January 29, 2007 I have admit that it was only a 10 minute clip, so I can only comment from what I saw. I have nothing agianst soloing up in the higher register, but I really like to see the bassist utilise the whole range, from the lowest to the highest. And I think it can be difficult to solo in the lower notes (muddier sound, not so melodic etc), so I guess when I don't hear that, I do miss it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Jim-Bass Posted January 29, 2007 Author Members Share Posted January 29, 2007 There are no rules ....I went to a summer jazz camp when I was younger, there was a well known European Bassist giving the bass classes. One day we had turns at soloing - when it came to me, I would play little lines down low, and then echo them up high, with a little variation here or there. He said' that's good, but you should gradually make your way up to the high notes - don't play low and then suddenly go right up the neck'. I immediately lost interest in him, becasue I thought 'why? there are no rules!':thu: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members 82Daion Posted January 29, 2007 Members Share Posted January 29, 2007 *waits for bassius* I haven't heard enough of his work to develop an opinion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Hanky Posted January 29, 2007 Members Share Posted January 29, 2007 i just saw him playing URB with john scofield... (scofield trio)great stuff, great concert Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members sunburstbasser Posted January 29, 2007 Members Share Posted January 29, 2007 He is very melodic but he can really groove too. I really like his playing on the Chick Corea Elektric Band albums. His upright playing is just fantastic, check out Chick Corea Akoustic Band to hear my favorite part of Patti's playing. His instructional DVDs are well done too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members s4001 Posted January 29, 2007 Members Share Posted January 29, 2007 +1. The Chick Corea stuff is very 'traditional' and 'supportive' in its approach. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members dwalmz Posted January 29, 2007 Members Share Posted January 29, 2007 He's only one of the best doublers in the business! He's got a wide range of works and an as equal wide range of gigs! When you tour with a Chick Corea for 10 years you can't help but play a little technical! And anyone who can mirror lightning fast arpeggios with Chick Corea is a damn good bassist in my book! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Jim-Bass Posted January 29, 2007 Author Members Share Posted January 29, 2007 what goes around, comes around ....I've just been listening to the album my bass teacher put out 20 years ago - all australian musicians except one guest - Chick Corea Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members dwalmz Posted January 29, 2007 Members Share Posted January 29, 2007 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6rI9fevwT2s Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members dwalmz Posted January 29, 2007 Members Share Posted January 29, 2007 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ztCczC3FhQk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members dwalmz Posted January 29, 2007 Members Share Posted January 29, 2007 Check out the arpeggio run at the beginning! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Jim-Bass Posted January 29, 2007 Author Members Share Posted January 29, 2007 Check out the arpeggio run at the beginning!http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=izCnGcx49EQ sweet. Chick's comming here in May - my girlfiend and I are gonna go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Funkee1 Posted January 29, 2007 Members Share Posted January 29, 2007 sweet. Chick's comming here in May - my girlfiend and I are gonna go. I think Ric Fierabracci is playing with the Elektrik band these days, but go anyway.... that guy is as much of a monster as Patittucci!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Jazz Ad Posted January 29, 2007 Members Share Posted January 29, 2007 Do you like fusion jazz in the first place ?If not, you're unlikely to dig Patitucci's playing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members dwalmz Posted January 29, 2007 Members Share Posted January 29, 2007 On another note, Frank Gambale has got to be one of the coolest, Aussie, virtuoso SOB I've ever seen play guitar! Dude could look you right in the eye and pay a lightning fast sweep of the entire fretboard without even blinking! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members bassesofalessergod Posted January 29, 2007 Members Share Posted January 29, 2007 On another note, Frank Gambale has got to be one of the coolest, Aussie, virtuoso SOB I've ever seen play guitar! Dude could look you right in the eye and pay a lightning fast sweep of the entire fretboard without even blinking! he's one ugly dude. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members dwalmz Posted January 29, 2007 Members Share Posted January 29, 2007 he's one ugly dude.I agree! Not digging the current bald look either! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Jim-Bass Posted January 29, 2007 Author Members Share Posted January 29, 2007 don't know him....wanna hear but don't wanna see Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Bassius Posted February 9, 2007 Members Share Posted February 9, 2007 *waits for bassius*I haven't heard enough of his work to develop an opinion. John is a friend... he can play anything anyone could ever ask of him...really...i know first hand. perhaps you only heard him play solos...? What DVD did you view...i'm not too sure what examples you heard to form your first opinion... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Jim-Bass Posted February 9, 2007 Author Members Share Posted February 9, 2007 ..it was an extra on the DVD version of Jaco's Bass video...I'l admit, I do lie what he plays, and I haven't heard enough...don't get me wrong, he's good - very good Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Bassius Posted February 10, 2007 Members Share Posted February 10, 2007 ..it was an extra on the DVD version of Jaco's Bass video...I'l admit, I do lie what he plays, and I haven't heard enough...don't get me wrong, he's good - very good LOL well that explains it.... it was a bass solo...Giant Steps...taking the role of a (basically) saxaphone... check out is ensemble playing, he's the freakin man.... (that solo was awesome btw and i have transcribed/can play it) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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