Top 8 Funky Bass Lines to IMPRESS EVERYONE at Soundcheck

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Жыл бұрын

Give the sound engineer what they need, while also impressing everyone within earshot. Here are my Top 8 Funky Bass lines for soundcheck. Is this an incredibly vain idea for a video? Yes. Is this something we ALL subconsciously do? Come on, I can't be the only one who does this.
Let me know what your favorite soundcheck bass line is in the comments below!
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Funky
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Hip Hop
Kenan and Kel
Coolio
Anderson Paak
Come Down
Tutorial
How To Play
Fantastic Voyage
Lakeside
All That
Nickelodeon
Theme Song
All Night Long
Mary Jane Girls
Rick James
Keni Burke Risin to the Top
Groove
Erykah Badu
Tom Browne
Funkin for Jamaica
Bernard Wright
Nard
Don Blackman
What's the use
Mac Miller
Thundercat
Marcus Miller
Getaway
Earth Wind and Fire
Verdine White
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@cartergriffiths9327 Жыл бұрын

Funk is the DNA of Hip-Hop

@surfboarding5058 Жыл бұрын

Funk is also the DNA of house

@MonkeyOWar Жыл бұрын

Don't forget to sprinkle a little bit Jamaican sound system culture in there.

@guffingtonreal Жыл бұрын

Genre evolves over time hip hop has come from years of black music

@cartergriffiths9327 Жыл бұрын

Blues to Rock n Roll to Rock to Funk to Disco and then Hip-Hop.

@jasonhearn5818 Жыл бұрын

@@cartergriffiths9327 funk was derived from Jazz...late 60s James Brown and Sly stone were at the forefront and in the 70s Miles Davis started Fusion Jazz incorporating different genres of music into jazz including Rock and Blues but considering the heavy sampling of Jazz and funk they were definitely foundation of hip-hop

@Djdswissbeats Жыл бұрын

i can’t express how much i love this channel

@diggingthegreats Жыл бұрын

🙏🙏

@scottoshea9440 Жыл бұрын

Ditto. When I just saw he posted a new video I got all excited

@robinsss Жыл бұрын

@@diggingthegreats play Gimme some more by the JBs tell me if that doesn't turn heads

@dreamrestore213 Жыл бұрын

AGREED

@DoubleUngood Жыл бұрын

Rest in Power, Bernard Wright! He passed away shortly after I had the chance to meet him in Dallas while he was performing on Snarky Puppy's new album. I feel very fortunate to have had the chance to talk to him for a little bit between sets.

@diggingthegreats Жыл бұрын

RIP BERNARD WRIGHT

@irrsinnrainer Жыл бұрын

I always went to play "Sir Duke" by Stevie Wonder as my soundcheck line. Just because I love to play this song.

@KiraPlaysGuitar Жыл бұрын

3:03 Man that tone is so liquid and beautiful, would fit in great over an acid-jazz/chill fusion, so funky and almost mysterious with those pops, awesome character.

@hpalmer14 Жыл бұрын

Jamiroquai - Manifest Destiny. A whole groove centered in the bass that everything else just complements. Percussion & keys can’t help but to fall in line.

@niekvanwensen 8 ай бұрын

Jamiroquai has countless songs with just the absolute best basslines! My favorite gotta be ‘too young to die’

@SethPlaysBass Жыл бұрын

A KZfaq CHANNEL THAT DOES COOL MUSIC BREAKDOWNS AND BASS STUFF?? I love this channel so much, man.

@johnnyhunter Жыл бұрын

Algorithm suggested the 'Through The Wire' breakdown, then I immediately clicked on this. Damn. Where the hell has this channel been all my life?! Props, Brandon. You're a master of your craft.

@Rahnotrob Жыл бұрын

Also, I frequently play 5/8 of these bass lines, especially “All Night Long”. The groove is undeniable.

@diggingthegreats Жыл бұрын

It’s so good!

@Rahnotrob Жыл бұрын

Might I add A Taste Of Honey “Boogie Oogie Oogie” is crucial. One of the first basslines I taught myself and it’s instantly recognizable from every purist and most age demographics.

@dianefrancesmora187 Жыл бұрын

@@Rahnotrob I remember loving this song because of the bass 🤣

@daddygates8290 Жыл бұрын

How could you not mention Smooth Operator by Big Daddy Kane 😂

@Buster_Chestnut Жыл бұрын

Keep up the good work man. Thanks for including the spotify playlists! something that not everyone does and is much appreciated! Keep it funky!

@diggingthegreats Жыл бұрын

Absolutely! Gotta share the knowledge as much as possible!

@Enochuout Жыл бұрын

I wholeheartedly agree! I always stop and look up songs on Spotify while watching KZfaq, but then I realized he was providing the playlists for me and was blown away. So appreciated!

@benc4968 Жыл бұрын

Kenan & Kel bass line being included here is so clutch. Loved it since childhood.

@HUYI1 Жыл бұрын

exactly! i still remember the rap included with the intro too! 🥵🥵

@ladariusholmes1215 Жыл бұрын

Bass can be so subtle but at the same type, can set the whole tone of a track. I love it.

@patriciasalmon4 Жыл бұрын

Yesssss!! Hubby and I are so glad we found you and look forward to your videos 😍 Love that Come Down made it to your list, the track slaps hard!

@theOtherNism Жыл бұрын

One of my favorites is the bassline from Sesame Street's number song (the one with the pinball video). Great bassline by Bob Cranshaw, and it's always fun when someone asks 'what's that?' to say 'oh, just something from sesame street'.

@diggingthegreats Жыл бұрын

😂😂😂 love it

@Foodgeek Жыл бұрын

You gotta love a children's song with oil drum jazz solo's in them :D

@PK_Mega_Awesome 11 ай бұрын

sung by the pointer sisters as well, that tune goes hard!

@MarcG7424 7 ай бұрын

Now I gotta find it 😮 Edit : Found it and you're right funky bassline there's a video of a guy playing that Sesame Street bassline

@carythesnail 4 ай бұрын

I don’t think I’ve ever seen a video that has so much love for bassists all around the world. I feel cared for.

@marie-claireplummer6026 Жыл бұрын

this is becoming my new favourite channel. i don't even play anything i just love your music knowledge and taste

@hegemonycricket2182 Жыл бұрын

This is rapidly becoming my favorite channel. Excellent vid!

@mikechecka292 Жыл бұрын

You cant mention "All Night Long"/"Rising To The Top" being sampled by so many artists and leave out the best one: "Smooth Operator" by the great Big Daddy Kane. This is the first place I heard that bassline and it was that groove that made me want to make music. That bassline made me think "hey,I wanna do that. " It planted the seed. Just listening to music wasnt going to cut it. I didnt immediately get a bass. I was a kid. I had to buy my bass and amp on my own but managed to do so my freshman year in highschool. Even then I couldnt practice much as my father worked long,late hours and slept during the day.. It would be a few years before I could really put time into it and I was truly humbled when I realised I might not be famous or on tour as quickly as I though🤣

@Knick_Fury Жыл бұрын

Can’t overlook Doug E. Fresh & The Get Fresh Crew’s “Keep Risin’ To The Top”, which preceded the BDK track.

@musamusashi Жыл бұрын

You dropped another bomb bro, love the research you put behind every video. You really dig deep, and we dig that.

@niekvanwensen 8 ай бұрын

I’m a guitarist first and always loved listening to Jamiroquai. I loved the bass in their songs, so I bought one, and I now listen to them even more. So much great bass in there! Bassist is Stuart Zender btw

@tonylancer7367 Жыл бұрын

That bassline you played for Getaway blew me away, just wow. Your videos are worth watching, subbing to this amazing channel.

@garyrice1711 Жыл бұрын

Very nice work! Enjoyed this!

@ull4h Жыл бұрын

Best subscription I ever made! What terrific work you do!

@federicovicente8116 Жыл бұрын

Man, I just love your channel.

@raaron4315 Жыл бұрын

brother this is my new favorite channel. incredible work

@Mr.TeETH78 Жыл бұрын

Love your videos and so happy you’re on KZfaq! Thank you!

@KitoRodriguez Жыл бұрын

Nice selections!

@adamlangdon2245 Жыл бұрын

This is my favorite bass guitar channel on KZfaq. Thank you for making so many great videos. 🤘👏👏👏❤

@leofiorito2328 Ай бұрын

Great video and selection. Following!

@djdrwatson Жыл бұрын

'Glide' by Pleasure is the ultimate KILLER funky bassline. Many have tried to play and have failed. Next is 'Get On The Floor' by Michael Jackson. Also two from Teena Marie, 'I Need Your Loving' and 'Square Biz'.

@brendanbarrett8421 Жыл бұрын

I do love me some Louis Johnson.

@B_Rye15 Жыл бұрын

"Space Cowboy" Jamiroquai (Stuart Zender) 🔥🔥

@dongletron69 Жыл бұрын

You absolutely have scorched the earth with these bass lines

@GiCrazy Жыл бұрын

This channel is becoming my favorite one so quick!

@diggingthegreats Жыл бұрын

🙏🙏🙏

@trevorblair5552 Жыл бұрын

Fantastic channel, love the content! 🙏🏿

@chittychins9489 Жыл бұрын

Where has this video been all my life? This will be utilized for the show tomorrow, thank you funky sir!

@merlano95 Жыл бұрын

Man this channel is awesome. As a fellow music aficionado who also plays an instrument, I can really appreciate what you’re doing here.

@attackanimation2760 5 ай бұрын

Thank you SOOO much for taking the time to inspire here. Such a characterful and tight delivery.. You lickin' those strings too. Digesting all this input - Happy FridaYAY! x

@Rahnotrob Жыл бұрын

I absolutely love your videos. Been loving your exponential growth as KZfaqr. Much deserve! 👏🏾 👏🏾 🎉

@diggingthegreats Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! 🙏 having a lot of fun with these!

@DonutCass Жыл бұрын

Dude you killed that Thundercat bass line! New favourite channel right here.

@jak3daws Жыл бұрын

Love your videos so much

@carter5ive Жыл бұрын

Thank You so much, your channel is my Music Library!!!

@fercho2040 Жыл бұрын

At 0:46 I subscribed to your channel. First time seeing you, but I have seen enough bass teaching channels to know where this is going and I'm sure I'm going to love this.

@IanMartinAllison Жыл бұрын

LOVED THIS SO MUCH

@tjhines09 Жыл бұрын

This is the BEST channel on KZfaq....Period!!!!! 🔥🔥🔥🔥

@BriansKitchen Жыл бұрын

This happens to me every time!!! Great video!

@danielsuas9095 Жыл бұрын

Excelent video, thanks

@issacneutron8082 Жыл бұрын

Fuck yeah... Dude I already loved this channel for the music lore, but then you bust out with some bass content... As a bass player myself, this channel is everything I've ever wanted... Keep it up man... ... Oh and another bass line for your list, Mr. George Porter Jr, with...(you guessed it) the Cissy Strut...

@diggingthegreats Жыл бұрын

Cissy strut is a classic!

@maceportier7073 Жыл бұрын

What a cool idea for a video, love it!☺️

@TR6-2.0 Жыл бұрын

Grateful for your storytelling abilities - keeps me tuning in every-time you put out a video. Recommending a “Jamaican bass-lines”version of this. Can’t go wrong with Dennis Brown’s “Revolution” with Robbie Shakespeare on bass (RIP).

@Arael4 Жыл бұрын

glad I bumped into this channel... very informative and funny at the same time ..... good stress relief

@oxossidomorro1056 Жыл бұрын

This channel is PERFECT

@dianefrancesmora187 Жыл бұрын

Gosh thanks for the new video!!! 🥰

@michaelanthony9068 7 ай бұрын

I’ve never heard Getaway played so funky ! Just liked and subscribed !

@mindovermatt Жыл бұрын

Damn dude your channel is a godsend. So interesting, well researched and excellently produced. Thank you 🙏

@garcher5742 8 ай бұрын

Try “Glide” by Pleasure. It one of those special Funk aficionados cuts. Bass gettin’ it though the whole song. By the way, “Getwaway” is that gun blazing cut. No lie.

@MrDbuccaneer Жыл бұрын

Funk is the answer , great video as per usual 🤜🏿🤛🏻

@miguelitos Жыл бұрын

Just found you channel, and this is my first vid. Been slinging the 4 string (and more) for years. Love your song choices, attitude and presentation. New subscriber!

@kangaroofoot Жыл бұрын

Hell yeah! I wasn’t sure if this list would be a good one, and then he busts out with “Come Down” on the first one. Subscribed immediately for that.

@sarajamus Жыл бұрын

Great video, brother. You got a new subscriber!

@wesleylawrence9335 Жыл бұрын

Love this!!! I gotta throw in my favorite sample of these songs though. "All Night Long" was the foundation of my favorite Big Daddy Kane song "Smooth Operator". Classic!

@Knight2Bee Жыл бұрын

I enjoy the music content you present on your channel Sir. Great job 👍.

@ashotsnkhchyan6813 Жыл бұрын

That’s a hell of a playlist ! 🙌🏻

@michaelfowler3187 Жыл бұрын

This is on point as a subject for a video and I can't wait to see what the tracks are. I have often relied on jungle boogie but it's toooooo recognizable

@shawncharles6077 Жыл бұрын

Great video. Salute.

@diggingthegreats Жыл бұрын

🫡 🫡

@RobiTheophilus Жыл бұрын

Dude! Nice lines! You're accepted into the soundcheck 😄

@williamarturonewman3373 Жыл бұрын

What a great channel🤘😎

@leticiatrujillo4070 Жыл бұрын

My go to sound check bass line is runaway by jamiroquai

@AdrianRicalde Жыл бұрын

Love your channel! For soundcheck i usually play digable planets - rebirth of slick

@jaililaj9246 Жыл бұрын

Funkin for Jamaica is one of the coldest baselines. My mom made me burn this song on so many CDs. I’m from the west coast too so you know I’m stepping in my chucks 🕺🏾

@jasminemoseley2083 Жыл бұрын

Sir, That Getaway you played made me wanna pull my trumpet out! You say it's difficult but by the way you played it, I sho couldn't tell! It was 🤌🏽 mwah! I'm glad I found your channel. It makes me appreciate the music I love so much more, and makes me want to delve back into playing again

@RWQMUZK Жыл бұрын

“We Want Bootsy” - Bootsy’s Rubber Band. He was giving some of the most innovative lines of the entire OG Funk era.

@brookgannon Жыл бұрын

I want to thank you so much for introducing me to the Bernard Wright album Nard! I have been playing in funk bands for 20 years and never heard this album... It is a missing link for me in many ways :-) So awesome!

@VanVlearMusic Жыл бұрын

I’m glad that the topic of bassline AND bass line were both covered in this vide too

@ethanc4367 Жыл бұрын

Goddamn! I found this channel like a month ago…literally my favorite channel now

@danielpalmersofficial 8 ай бұрын

These bass lines are funky as heck, all these choices are great!! ✌️😁

@combocoyote Жыл бұрын

Man never seen your vids but man great video. I loved a great compilation of deep cuts and hallmarks with fun facts. I'm a sucker for fun facts

@Mnty_Karlow Жыл бұрын

You have just inspired me to learn how to play base guitar. Thank you. I've been enjoying your videos keep it up. Love from South Africa 🇿🇦❤

@souldeep808 Жыл бұрын

Solid list My Brotha!! Thanks for turning me onto Mac Miller!!

@Somdezine 11 ай бұрын

I think I love you. So much knowledge

@YouCallThataKnife253 Жыл бұрын

Not a bass player, but the bassline in "Masterpiece" by the band Sault is incredible

@seanchesal5676 Жыл бұрын

All your vidz are great but I'm lovin the bass stuff!!! Dusting mine off after being inspired here

@diggingthegreats Жыл бұрын

Dust it off! Learn some good bass lines, play whatever YOU want to play, and have fun! What’s a go to bass line for you?

@seanchesal5676 Жыл бұрын

@@diggingthegreats Thanks man! I Want You Back is a go to for me, deeply ingrained in the ol muscle memory

@ksmba1 Жыл бұрын

Running Away - Roy Ayers, Westchester Lady - Bob James

@leohoffmann6121 11 ай бұрын

Instant like and sub.

@pindarvisuals313 11 ай бұрын

This is actually exactly what I was looking for

@yogevlevy2043 Жыл бұрын

haha loved the video, the beginning gave Cory and the Wongnotes sketch vibe.

@averyphillips256 Жыл бұрын

I spent so much time learning the fill from what's the use, but it's my favorite reminder that I can play when I'm feeling down 😂

@super_ninja_man1316 Жыл бұрын

Man I just like to play riders on the storm whenever I can, dont know if its good for soundchecks but its and awesome easy bass line. Great vid btw, was surprised when I saw this wasn't a multi-million yt channel.

@HorneATL Жыл бұрын

Now, we had a theme song … but, I also think of the “Night Court” theme when it comes to a sweet bass line.

@jadenjacobcomedy6237 Жыл бұрын

The Intro😂😂😂🙌Brilliant!!!

@masonvann9882 Жыл бұрын

i love the intro amazing

@JuanMarquez-jh3wi Жыл бұрын

It's amazing how accurate this recommendation is

@jonathang0ld Жыл бұрын

The stank face I made when you nailed that Thundercat line!!!!!

@djrobbio7895 Жыл бұрын

Dude for EWF's 'Getaway' is like, "Bassline is incredibly hard to play..." You DO know this is Verdine White playing it right? That's literally light work for him.

@fionakronert5060 Жыл бұрын

OK, that's the second one of your videos I've watched now, and my oh my this is going to be an epic adventure of binging!!! (I honestly have to admit, that I still don't know how to spell that word) yes, you did it again, just incredible, and as my husband is a bass player I am forwarding this to him right now. I just know he's going to love it too. thank you Kind Sir.

@ReeseDee Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@TasteLikeChicken 10 ай бұрын

"Funk proper". All the greats are great, but I could listen to your groove and deep pocket for days and days and days...hardcore man. I've subscribed, (and I never sub to shit). 100% bravo bro