Members bassplayer7770 Posted February 28, 2006 Members Share Posted February 28, 2006 I just started lessons again yesterday. I have a lot of exercises to work on to improve my fingerboard knowledge. My teacher also recommends not just learning songs by ear but transcribing them, so I'm supposed to pick three songs to work on. The first song I've chosen is "Sir Duke" by Stevie Wonder because I love that unison solo/riff. Second, which Jamiroquai song should I pick from the first three CDs? There are so many great basslines... I'm not sure about the third tune yet. Perhaps a Peter Gabriel tune... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members ZedsDead Posted February 28, 2006 Members Share Posted February 28, 2006 Black Capricorn Day gets my vote! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members bassplayer7770 Posted February 28, 2006 Author Members Share Posted February 28, 2006 Originally posted by ZedsDead Black Capricorn Day gets my vote! From the first three albums please... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members ZedsDead Posted February 28, 2006 Members Share Posted February 28, 2006 DOH, sorry. I thought that was on 1 of the first 3. I only have the live version, that is the one my band covers. In any case, that song still gets my vote. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members bassplayer7770 Posted February 28, 2006 Author Members Share Posted February 28, 2006 Originally posted by ZedsDead DOH, sorry. I thought that was on 1 of the first 3. I only have the live version, that is the one my band covers. In any case, that song still gets my vote. It's on "Synkronized", which is the 4th CD. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Rowka Posted February 28, 2006 Members Share Posted February 28, 2006 Cosmic Girl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members FreestyleIntruder Posted February 28, 2006 Members Share Posted February 28, 2006 "When You Gonna Learn?" Fucking awesomely fun bassline to play Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members mench Posted February 28, 2006 Members Share Posted February 28, 2006 TOO YOUNG TO DIE! My vote fore 'best jamiroquai bassline' it's not that hard though, if you want something more challenging go for maybe Scam or Mr Moon. Or virtual insanity and learn all the fills! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members bassplayer7770 Posted February 28, 2006 Author Members Share Posted February 28, 2006 Just fyi, here's a list of Jamiroquai tunes I've put together from "Travelling Without Moving" and "The Return of the Space Cowboy". Virtual InsanityCosmic GirlUse the ForceHigh TimesTravelling Without MovingYou are My Love Space CowboyStillness in TimeLight YearsManifest DestinyThe Kids Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members GrooveMonkey Posted February 28, 2006 Members Share Posted February 28, 2006 + 1 for Cosmic Girl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Chrisgoodhue Posted February 28, 2006 Members Share Posted February 28, 2006 Butterfly & Deeper Underground. Another good Stevie is Superstitious!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members cavy Posted February 28, 2006 Members Share Posted February 28, 2006 I would dare say that Jamiroquai might be my favorite band. Sweet harmonies and killer bass lines.I've always thought Manifest Destiny was just a killer bass line! Slinkly, smooth, original and groovy! You can't beat the in betweeness/halfsteps achieved on the fretless. (I am thinking of the right tune correct??? Starts off with the bassline?) Plus light years and Return of the Space Cowboy were both fun to learn! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members tim_1002 Posted February 28, 2006 Members Share Posted February 28, 2006 i say space cowboy the other version (the non video one) i think it's referred to as the US version. if not cosmic girl gets my vote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members bassplayer7770 Posted February 28, 2006 Author Members Share Posted February 28, 2006 I can see this isn't going to be an easy decision... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Hanky Posted March 1, 2006 Members Share Posted March 1, 2006 hi!im a big jamiroquai fan!+1i love return of space cowboy bass line, the main idea is really simple, but the execution is changing all the time. get all the details is hard.+1Manifest Destiny is maybe more intelligent one but with less fills and details another great one is Stillness in Time, the bass isnt that agressive, but if you listen closely, is really good. ----------------------------------1 on When You Gonna Learn and Cosmic girl: are good and fun to play, but are kind of simple compared to others. (jeje... im learning english) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members bassplayer7770 Posted March 1, 2006 Author Members Share Posted March 1, 2006 I may just go with Cosmic Girl for now and learn other songs later. Man, too many good basslines to choose from... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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