How to play like James Jamerson | Motown, Marvin Gaye, Funk Brothers

How to play like James Jamerson | Motown, Marvin Gaye, Funk Brothers | Thomann

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Julia explains how to make your bass playing sound more like the legendary Motown Session Bassist James Jamerson. Including playing tips, a short guide how to make a foam mute out of a sponge and of course some tasty playing from Julia! What is your favourite James Jamerson Bassline? Let us know in the comments!
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Recorded and mixed with Universal Audio: tho.mn/xuad
Interesting bits and pieces:
0:00 Intro
0:41 playing with one finger instead of two
1:22 play a lot of open strings
1:48 His Gear: P Bass, flatwounds & foam mute
1:59 how to make a foam mute out of a kitchen sponge
2:22 playing with foam mute
2:42 James Jamersons general approach to basslines
3:21 playing song | Ain't That Peculiar by Marvin Gaye
4:20 conclusions
4:43 Julia's favourite James Jamerson bassline
5:15 what's your favourite James Jamerson bassline?
5:23 thanks for watching & please subscribe
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@daviddesmond2143 3 жыл бұрын

As a 69 year old guy in the USA who has been playing bass guitar for 56 years, I have to compliment this young lady for doing a great job playing and narrating this video. Great job Julia.

@rcjr.7725 3 жыл бұрын

She is a true cat respectable honest very intelligent and she knows her music two thumbs up to this lady I would love to just Jam one song with her why can't all musicians just be like this smooth as silk and just let the music do the talking she is a breath of fresh air

@tomohara640 3 жыл бұрын

Julia, such a pleasure to listen to you. Have you ever played/ disected Tower of Power's bassist, Rocko Prestia's lines. He's my favorite.

@AlanHope2013 3 жыл бұрын

@@rcjr.7725 She lets the music do the talking, but she's also really good at doing the talking. Her accent is so cute, Chames Chamerson.

@jeffreymartini2248 2 жыл бұрын

@@tomohara640 That would be a great video! He and Jamerson are my heroes.

@andyhawkins642 2 жыл бұрын

Have you come across Norman Watt Roy? He played with Ian Dury, among others.

@tylerthompson1842 3 жыл бұрын

“I Was Made To Love Her” his use of chromaticism is absolutely brilliant in that song. His playing is so busy but every note is perfectly placed. He was the heart and soul of Motown Records.

@stevorockswoopwoop 3 жыл бұрын

I just wanted to like this comment twice!

@mrkdemeritt 2 жыл бұрын

Amen. You know what one of the best things about living in North Carolina is, it's close to South Carolina and Charleston where James was born 👍👍🎶🎶 I make it a habit to tell people or more like cashiers many don't have a clue when I'm talking about LOL

@santosmadrigal3702 2 жыл бұрын

Whoever played bass on " wish " by Steve Wander was on fire ... At the end , the bassist starts doing outrageous stuff ... My favorite part of any recording is at the fade . The player has no inhibitions a by the end of a song .

@MisterRlGHT Жыл бұрын

@@mrkdemeritt No doubt, but don't forget to brag on all the cats from North Carolina, like John Coltrane, George Clinton, Thelonious Monk, Earl Scruggs, Max Roach, Link Wray, Charlie Daniels, James Taylor, Doc Watson, and Maceo Parker, just to name a few. And the many ladies too, like Roberta Flack, Etta Baker, Tori Amos, and on and on.

@nikikovacs1923 3 жыл бұрын

According to his biography, when asked why he never changed the strings on his Precision Bass, James Jamerson answered this: "The dirt keeps the funk."

@serdarkaraca9172 3 жыл бұрын

Of course that was a joke. The real reason being that he uses flatwounds. You don't need to change flatwounds as they don't damage.

@GamerDude779 3 жыл бұрын

True, but actually it was "the gunk keeps the funk"

@mhlevy 3 жыл бұрын

Carol Kaye had a similar reply... She says when the strings needed to be changed, she's just trade her p-bass in for a new one...

@weschilton 3 жыл бұрын

@@mhlevy Haha

@ianisaacs2340 3 жыл бұрын

@@GamerDude779 if you really want to be a stickler, I believe it was “the *JUNK keep the funk”, according to James Jamerson Jr.

@stevehurl298 3 жыл бұрын

An important reason these bass lines are so good is that they sit in arrangements that leave room for bass fills and the types of lines he liked to construct. Setting up an excellent groove requires alert, sympathetic ears among all players. So, hats off to all of the funk brothers.

@silentyouber2816 3 жыл бұрын

Yes, you can have the space and still not be able to play the way He did. There is a reason why the motown legends gave him the space to freely create cause they knew He WAS A LEGEND AT IT. They knew He was SPECIAL.

@1998XBOX 3 жыл бұрын

”What’s happening brother” have the coolest bass sequence in my opinion.

@michaelx9079 3 жыл бұрын

Apparently jamerson played the whole what's going on session laying on his back blind drunk!

@1998XBOX 3 жыл бұрын

@@michaelx9079 Now that is pretty epic

@lyndamcardle4123 3 жыл бұрын

Very much under-rated track Erik ...!

@kamogeloboale1051 3 жыл бұрын

My 2nd favourite, after "Save The Children"

@dard4642 3 жыл бұрын

I've spent the last few weeks finally learning this song on bass (it's always been my favorite from the album). It is never taking me this long to figure out how to play a song. I would set aside an hour or so a day to work on it and there are a few bars (like literally one bar at a time) that took me over two hours to figure out and perfect. I can play it straight through now, note for note. It's a super short song to listen to but, when you're playing it, it's even shorter.

@TheTrollMastah 3 жыл бұрын

“Darling Dear” is my favorite Jameson line. That and “I Second That Emotion” or “My Heart Is Like A Clock” all super super good

@RicePlaysBass 3 жыл бұрын

He didn’t play on that track. It’s Wilton Felder who was nominally a saxophone player.

@observer74 3 жыл бұрын

Darling Dear may be one of the greatest bass performances ever captured on tape.

@Greyareas27 2 жыл бұрын

Yes I agree, but for clarity, I am talking about the Jackson Five version rather than the original version by Smokey and the Miracles. Is that the one you're referring to?

@jimmyjam5358 4 жыл бұрын

So smooth as always... “Bernadette”

@chriscuthbertson 4 жыл бұрын

My favorite Jamerson bass line is 'Reflections'. The way it interweaves with the vocal line is amazing.

@philippebleau4809 3 жыл бұрын

I was made to love her - Stevie Wonder - a classic

@paulg9038 4 жыл бұрын

Bernadette I remember being knocked out by the bass line when I first heard it. And I still think that Jamerson's bass 'melody' is more memorable than the vocal melody.

@henryfraticelli7738 4 жыл бұрын

My favorite is. Darling Dear. By the Jackson 5.

@ianisaacs2340 3 жыл бұрын

Ain’t no mountain high enough is my favorite, I also absolutely love “Darling Dear” by the Jackson 5. Jamerson goes crazy!!!

@adriennepender673 3 жыл бұрын

Yes! Darling Dear is an absolutely underrated J-5 classic!

@SuperLuckyCat7 2 жыл бұрын

Julia! You're amongst the best. And your smile when you're 'in the Zone' is just so lovely. And inspiring - Way to go👍🏆

@timvanboening9432 4 жыл бұрын

My favorite is “What’s Going On,” as many others have said. That whole song evokes so much power and beauty and pain.

@soul_libre 3 жыл бұрын

"Bernadette!" Thats one of my all time fav bass lines.

@donh5794 3 жыл бұрын

Here here, Bernadette

@GabrielRodriguez-wo8rd 3 жыл бұрын

That is so so true!

@BrentonStirm 4 жыл бұрын

My favorite Jamerson bass line is always "What's Going On". Very melodic with great flow. Also, he recorded it in one take while being drunk and laying on his back on the floor with the chart being held in front of him.

@martinheath5947 4 жыл бұрын

Fun fact: Jamerson's basses had the original pickup cover which he rested his pinkie and ring finger on for stability and he always plucked in the same position just forward of the cover using a floating thumb technique to assist with muting the lower strings. A P bass originally came with a piece of foam attached to the underside of the bridge cover pressing on the strings from above. Nice playing :) Bass line from Love Is Here And Now You're Gone is a thing of beauty worth learning.

@marquee6 Жыл бұрын

I put the bridge cover on all my P Basses with foam attached. Sounds great!

@simonprs 4 жыл бұрын

For me the bass in 'What's happenin brother' is just just pure genius Great video, well done 🙌🏽

@clapyourhands1956 3 жыл бұрын

👏👏👏👏

@germandiaz2684 2 жыл бұрын

There so many of his, but, it's hard to argue with you bro. 👌🏼

@hannesskarstedt8547 3 жыл бұрын

Best bass line of all times: "What's going on" by Marvin Gay

@zacharygilbride486 4 жыл бұрын

I've always loved the bass line from Marvin Gaye's "What's Going On".

@genecawley Жыл бұрын

My personal favorite is "Reflections" by The Supremes. Great job explaining James Jamerson's technique and tone. Extremely well done.

@samboliah3691 4 жыл бұрын

I can't help myself. I think James really liked The Four Tops, he always seemed to play something special for them. "What's going on" is also a huge favorite, the legend behind the recording of it, is also very entertaining.

@sebastianq4334 4 жыл бұрын

that legend is about the song "whats happening brother"! which is why is the most unhinged line on bass history..., the line on "whats going on" was written by David Van De Pitte, arranger on that record and fellow bassist of James when he played at the Detroit Orchestra, James only played what was on the chart if David wrote it because he had so much respect for him. much love!

@davidrader5765 3 жыл бұрын

As soon as I start the bass line, people start to dance, young and old alike. We play it and go right into Same Old Song another great bass line. They all are! James Jamerson and Duck Dunn are the reason I wanted to play bass guitar starting in high school.

@quicksite 3 жыл бұрын

"It's a Shame" (The Spinners) -- the way the bass enters for one... complete awesomeness number two

@stuartmoore6310 3 жыл бұрын

Julia, u reading this...?

@lanetahunter1767 3 жыл бұрын

Favorite James Jameson bass line "Standing In The Shadow of Love".

@bartpike441 4 жыл бұрын

The whole what's going on album from beginning to end is what changed my life when I was about 16

@bolder2009 3 жыл бұрын

Me too, at 16.

@homeworldmusic 3 жыл бұрын

Yeah, shining moment of hope, optimism, realism and open-eyes, and then the Empire struck back

@rickkline2887 3 жыл бұрын

I’d have to say “What’s Going On” by Marvin Gaye, especially after hearing the story about how Jamerson recorded it.

@jeremymckinney2269 3 жыл бұрын

Yeah.....he did that song drunk, laying on his back on the floor with his bass.....and in one take.....freaking unreal.....

@kosmicwizard 4 жыл бұрын

TI Flats, foam and an Ampeg B-15 = Heaven

@D.Antony 3 жыл бұрын

Not only are you an excellent bassist but your knowledge of, and passion for, Funk and Soul music is second to none (I'd love to hear the story behind that some day). Keep up the good work.

@emmanuelacharithayamim3627 3 жыл бұрын

To find out more about James Jamerson, get a hold of “Standing in the shadows of Motown”, a book and CD about the “Funk Brothers”

@MisterRlGHT 3 жыл бұрын

Only music instruction book ever to be made into a stage production and then a major motion picture with follow-up tour.

@silentyouber2816 3 жыл бұрын

A lot of Jamerson's fan doesn’t seem to know this song. He is simply THE GOAT. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/fdV7pNuhs9XZl6c.html

@MrEliaspalacios6 2 жыл бұрын

I just noticed that on my tablet. Looks very interesting

@emmanuelacharithayamim3627 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you Julia! Jamerson also plays on the Diana Ross version of “Ain’t no mountain...” “Darling dear” is also fantastic. Also worth mentioning that Mr Jamerson used “La Bella” deep talking heavy flats, which he never changed. There is a book and cd available “Standing in the shadows of Motown” which is very informative, not just on JJ, but the funk brothers too

@Joel-dj1ix 4 жыл бұрын

Duck Dunn used La Bella heavy flats as well. I got 'em on my P-bass and they deliver the goods.

@halcop 4 жыл бұрын

My favorites are Darling Dear and What's Happenin' Brother.

@davidrader5765 3 жыл бұрын

Everyone has mentioned my favorites, I love "Ain't Nothing Like the Real Thing, " so melodic, his lines are like counterpoint melodies made up on the fly. Like Hendrix and Jaco, there was music before and then after James Jamerson. Like them, he changed everything and showed just what could be done on their instrument.

@fernandolobato7771 4 жыл бұрын

All the songs with Steve Wonder! Incredible grooves!!

@davidcano1029 3 жыл бұрын

i think the best Jamerson line is “What’s happening brother”

@agent_chartreuse 2 жыл бұрын

James Jamerson as well as Bob Babbitt (Motown bass lines in general) inspired me to pickup the bass. My favorite line by James Jamerson is the Miracles' "I Second That Emotion"

@woodytheman2497 3 жыл бұрын

Ultimate JJamerson song is For once in my life. Playing the melody and with all the fill-ins. Take another listen.

@Squares1960 4 жыл бұрын

Keeps me hanging on ' Disna Ross and the Supremes

@robertjung4001 4 жыл бұрын

Favorite bass line by James Jameson? “What’s Going On?”

@babloescobango5143 3 жыл бұрын

Couldn't agree more

@A1Pro77 3 жыл бұрын

Stevie Wonder’s “I was made to love her”.

@enricococco 3 жыл бұрын

Gladys Knight - Ain't no sun since you've been gone

@JoAn-mq4gi 3 жыл бұрын

Darling dear

@bustabass9025 3 жыл бұрын

There are so many great James Jamerson Motown Bass lines, it's impossible for me to select just one. Jamerson's PBass surging through his Ampeg B15, pumped the lifeblood of the Funk Brothers throughout the body that is, the Motown sound. The electric bass was a relatively new invention (circa 1952) when Motown hit its musical stride in the early 60s. He utilized it as more of a bass guitar than an electrified double bass. This meant that he played many more melodic riffs than one or two note harmonic chord outlines. That style of electric bass is what we have since heard from every record company, from the east to the west coast; and all over the world. The bass was never destined just to be an accompanying voice in the background of an ensemble. Thanks to Jamerson, his style, and the many who were directly or indirectly influenced by him, it is arguably the most important voice in recorded music.🎸

@albertallicock8218 3 жыл бұрын

This is awesome my favorite "Ain't That Peculiar"

@michaelsnydermusic 4 жыл бұрын

Wow, that sponge trick is awesome!

@dontall71 4 жыл бұрын

A lot more consistent than muting with your right hand but you're not able to let a note ring out if you want to. I put a narrow piece of plastic packing foam under the strings next to the nut

@T3L3cast3r 4 жыл бұрын

@@dontall71 Next to the nut? That's interesting, I am curious how you do that. Doesn't that interfere with your open notes?

@pcread 3 жыл бұрын

Darling Dear, This Old Heart of Mine, but above all How Long Has That Evening Train Been Gone. Pure genius.

@boyonbass 3 жыл бұрын

All the songs he played on are Sooper-KILLER! I love that there,are many faves bt us all! All his playing is great on all!

@benmaguire4098 3 жыл бұрын

Hey Julia .. I am so glad for you that you have the regular gig at Thomann .. your infectious smile & cheerful attitude puts a smile on my face & you are a Gr8 Player too .. I like the No nonsense approach .. I wonder if you have heard of the Film " Standing in the Shadows " ? It is about the Funk Bros' & there are lots of gr8 music plus interesting stories .. .. Basically they were a bunch of Jazz musicians who all knew each other well & could turn anything into a groove .. it was as easy as falling down stairs for them many sessions .. They were basically in a little cellar / basement working for daily rates & glad to get the call .. Today is 21. 12 20 winter solstice here in Forest of Dean England so happy holidays if you read this & stay safe stay strong Bye .

@leloids 2 жыл бұрын

you sir, james jamerson .was a bass magician..

@josephzummo9685 5 ай бұрын

Signed sealed and delivered I think is Jamerson. Used to play that one in my cover band. So much fun to lock in with the drums.

@rcjr.7725 3 жыл бұрын

I can't pick a favorite James Jamerson line I'm sorry I love them all way too much and you do a great job God bless

@krga94c 4 жыл бұрын

The Jackson 5 - I Wanna Be Where You Are : James goes through like 4 shifted grooves in this song. The bass really carries this song. One my favorite Jackson tunes. Not heard by most.

@mucklechumps 4 жыл бұрын

Such a great song. It's actually from Michaels 1972 solo album "Got To Be There".

@PirahnaheadDetroit 4 жыл бұрын

What I think gets a little deeper than that, is the Jackson 5ive’s rendition of “never had a dream come true” from the ABC album

@krga94c 4 жыл бұрын

@@PirahnaheadDetroit I'll check it out.

@lonesomelou4188 3 жыл бұрын

My admiration is the beginning of "Reflections" by the Supremes. I love the interplay between the bass and guitar. Soooo cool.

@rcjr.7725 3 жыл бұрын

I love this lady and I love James Jamerson the Motown scene influenced me More Than Words will say thank you

@egordrozdenko7920 4 жыл бұрын

"Sweet daaaaarling deeear"... What a beauty!

@sylart57 4 жыл бұрын

My favorite James Jamerson bass lines are, "For Once In My Life," and "I Was Made To Love Her," by Stevie Wonder!!! And, "Darling Dear," by The Jackson Five!!! He absolutely killed it!!!!!!

@ThomannsGuitarsBasses 4 жыл бұрын

Hey, I love "Darling Dear", great song! // Cheers, Julia

@Tony-tt5mn 4 жыл бұрын

I was made to love her was actually carol kaye on bass, killer line though. Quincy jones produced that one and brought a different crew. Similar muted tone, but played with a flat pick!

@smashogre4766 4 жыл бұрын

Had not heard Darling Dear before. Not sure how I missed that one, but wow, what a gem!

@kennet7837 4 жыл бұрын

@@Tony-tt5mn Nope! That fat tone is unmistakable. Definitely Jamerson!

@Tony-tt5mn 4 жыл бұрын

@Luigi kzfaq.info/get/bejne/r9Slo9dyqbuUenk.html

@LiveArtPresents 6 ай бұрын

"My Girl" first JJ bass line I learnt and stays with me ever since. Simple and effective, and makes the song work.

@jimknox3874 3 ай бұрын

Thank Julia for this video highlighting my favorite bass player

@rsmith7853 2 жыл бұрын

Hey Julia, just wanted to say thanks for the education I'm getting from your videos! The enthusiasm you bring for the music is contagious. 😊

@clausm2203 4 жыл бұрын

Great playing and those squires sound great my favorite James Jamerson bass line is heard it through the grapevine

@Me-zt8gy 5 ай бұрын

I played "Ain't No Mountain High Enough" on my senior recital in college. Great bass line.

@jeffnthebay 3 жыл бұрын

Wow, thank you for keeping the memory of James alive. So great to see the respect and appreciate your video so much.

@salliemusic5016 4 жыл бұрын

Great demo. Another highlight of his 'hook' tone was that you can hear his fingertip right at the top of the attack. If you try to mimic the sponge just by rolling off the tone, you'll lose that fingertip tap. Compressors also help to mimic the sponge. Recordings were tone and volume on full into a DI.

@anthonycucchiara4118 2 жыл бұрын

Love your videos! I always learn something. I think you are a killer player with a very humble attitude. Keep on putting these great vids out.

@josephalaguna 3 жыл бұрын

It was a treat watching this.

@ralphmays2696 2 жыл бұрын

Hi, love your show, I was a sideman bass player on the road with some of Motown stars back in the day. Thanks, Julia for playing some of James's songs! They sound as good as they did back in the day on West Grand Blvd in Detroit!

@Omonk6 4 жыл бұрын

Currently learning 'What's Going On'. Super fun song to play on my Squier CV 70's P Bass. Just need to get a sponge.

@expatg2 4 жыл бұрын

Loved watching you play the bass line for "Ain't That Peculiar". I'm actually enamored with "What's Going On" and "That's The Way Love Is".

@igmaribanez 4 жыл бұрын

speaking of bass line following the singer i think that "darling dear" with the jacksons is a very good example of james's genuis :) ty julia !

@patrickd8820 3 жыл бұрын

The way you say finger like a true German makes my day

@stuartmoore6310 3 жыл бұрын

Oestereich

@qdaveq6597 4 жыл бұрын

That is a great sounding Squier.

@miquelangelbujosaferrer2733 4 жыл бұрын

I actually bought it like, less than a year ago and I couldn't be happier... I totally recommend it, if you look for an affordable p bass with good sound!

@junedbassman1549 4 жыл бұрын

@@miquelangelbujosaferrer2733 classic vibe?

@fredbrockman319 4 жыл бұрын

@@junedbassman1549 I don't have one, but I'm almost certain it is. If I'm not mistaken, it's the new 2019 model of CV, which is here on their website. shop.fender.com/en-GB/squier-electric-basses/precision-bass/classic-vibe-60s-precision-bass/0374510500.html

@T3L3cast3r 4 жыл бұрын

I actually think it is a great sounding bass player.....

@qdaveq6597 4 жыл бұрын

@@T3L3cast3r You are entirely correct.

@chazharris8143 4 жыл бұрын

My fave: "For Once in My Life"- Stevie Wonder

@robertyoung1777 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you. Great calm and detailed explanation with demonstration!

@Harlembrown 9 ай бұрын

For me, his song that blew my mind were "What's Going On". Listening to Jamerson bass lines is listening to a person who has very much mastered their craft. It's a genuine joy. May his memory be eternal.

@lofimijo208 4 жыл бұрын

the jackson 5s darling dear is so wild to me everytime i listen to it. to think of james prolly in his mid to late 30s writing and recording with a young michel is really something . i sometimes wonder if he is playing on the jackson 5's "to know" prolly one of my personal favorite underated jackson 5 songs

@richieprimoretro 3 жыл бұрын

There's just way too many for me to choose a favorite - many have been mentioned here. One of his lesser known but superb bass lines is from 'It's A Shame' by the Spinners. Pure sweetness!

@stuartmoore6310 3 жыл бұрын

Yeah! That's the one i keep going back to!! That song has an amazing vocal track and killer bass groove. Stevie Wonder co-wrote and produced it! Good pick!!!

@baydog 2 жыл бұрын

@@stuartmoore6310 Fun Fact: G. C. Cameron sang both leads, the emotional pleading falsetto tenor contrasting with the baritone which near the end of the song becomes an emotional raspy gospel like shouty baritone. I thought the leads were done by 2 different singers until recently.

@Bill2226 3 жыл бұрын

This is just awesome, Julie! Great Job!

@selwynandrews9665 3 жыл бұрын

"What's Happening Brother" from What's Going On is my favourite James Jamerson bass line, followed closely by "For Once In My Life". Your enthusiasm is infectious, keep up the good work!

@ppilasiewiczz 4 жыл бұрын

Great lesson💙🎶🙌🏽 My favorite bass line of Mr Jamerson is „Darling Dear”. Best for You, Julia. Respect for Your playing and teaching skills. It’s fantastic🔥🌸

@ThomannsGuitarsBasses 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot Patryk! // Cheers, Julia

@stephenpwilson1930 4 жыл бұрын

excellent video. I watch you playing with Marcus Miller yesterday. funky lady, I love it.

@joeghacker 4 жыл бұрын

Always enjoy and learn from your videos!

@alward5678 3 жыл бұрын

Great playing. Love it

@salz.7167 4 жыл бұрын

Julia, you play very well, and better than most demonstration videos on You Tube. He played notes where he felt like, so each line may differ from the previous, however, they were identical and consistent each time he played that particular song. Bernadette and Reach Out I’ll Be There are classic Jamerson baselines.

4 жыл бұрын

Great stuff, Julia.

@damagecontrol60 3 жыл бұрын

LOVE JJ’s lines... the BEST!

@johnsworldofvideopoker 3 жыл бұрын

James Jamerson is it! His bass lines are exquisite: You Keep Me Hanging On, Bernadette, What’s Going On, Shotgun, Reach Out, I’ll Be There, How Sweet It Is, I Was Made To Love Her, For Once In My Life, I Heard It Through The Grape Vine (2 versions), Love Child, Heat Wave, Ain’t Nothing Like The Real Thing, Which Of Us Is The Fool, Stop In The Name Of Love, & on & on & on. Forever James Jamerson, You’ll never be forgotten! You’re an awesome bass player, Miss Julia Hofer. Thank you, for being YOU!🙌🏻🙌🏻🍎

@dirkjanklijn9949 4 жыл бұрын

What I don't get is how or why anyone would dislike this video, great info, great demo.

@TranquiloTrev 3 жыл бұрын

His bassline on "Rock the boat" by The Hughs Corporation makes the song very danceable.

@homeworldmusic 3 жыл бұрын

Seriously? That's him too? The man got around...

@victorm.photovic9983 3 жыл бұрын

I enjoy the obvious, which is that YOU enjoy playing the bass. That is very inspiring! Thank you! ❤️❤️❤️😸😸😸👈🏽

@markcorradetti 4 жыл бұрын

I absolutely loved this

@hubertlynch9931 4 жыл бұрын

Darling dear by the Jackson 5, great bassline by James Jameson! And I was made to love her by Stevie Wonder.

@emmanuelacharithayamim3627 3 жыл бұрын

James Jamerson is my all time favourite bass player. His playing moved my soul and my feet more than any other bass player, even more than the likes of Jaco, Palladino, Wooten, Mingus, Miller etc., great as they are. Most of the modern, technically gifted, soloist slappers, leave me cold and bored after a few minutes. JJ seemed to understand the role of the bass more than most, it is the soul of any great band.

@desmorga6757 3 жыл бұрын

I think some of the gospel bassists working now are continuing his legacy while incorporating that modern flair, Sharay Reed is deep as heaven.

@JamesSpeiser 3 жыл бұрын

odd you group Mingus is that description

@serdarkaraca9172 3 жыл бұрын

Stating your opinion is all good up to about line 4. But when you start grouping musicians in this way, you sound dumb. For example, in that list you mentioned, there is the least soloist, most accompanist, an icon of understanding the role of a bass hero Pino. Jaco practically invented everything we know about the electric bass. Random mingus throw in their (let’s not forget the double bass). I don’t think you listened to any of them. It seems you just threw out all the names of bassists you know. Here is a few you forgot: Sting, Stanley Clarke, Jone Paul Jones, Larry Graham, Nathan East, Paul Chambers, John Patitucci, Hadrien Feraud, Flea, Thundercat. Let me know if you need more names.

@emmanuelacharithayamim3627 3 жыл бұрын

@@serdarkaraca9172. Thank you for your “opinion”, which is pretty much dumb all the way through. The few names I mentioned, wasn’t an exhaustive listing, and was never intended to be. You could add Bernard Edwards, Chris Squire, Jean Jacques Burnel, Bill Black, Pete (mars) Cowling, “Duck” Dunn, Carol Kaye, Bob Babbitt, Mark King, Tal Winkenfeld, Joe Dart, Glenn Cornick etc. etc. Not forgetting the numerous youtubers out there in cyber space. Let me know if you need more names. Have a nice day, and be blessed.

@emmanuelacharithayamim3627 3 жыл бұрын

@@JamesSpeiser.Odd that you should make that comment. Have a nice day.

@bazgolin1036 3 жыл бұрын

Julia - nailed it - JJ would be impressed!

@richardthompson3104 2 жыл бұрын

For me it's For Once In My Life. It can literally choke me up, what he does with what he is given (meaning what the other instruments are playing).

@wolotho 4 жыл бұрын

Darling Dear! It’s one of the most difficult bass-lines ever for me... I wanted every note exactly the way James played it 😫😫😫😫 it never work out and still to this day I’m still trying to figure out that master piece....every verse has something different.......lessons🎶🎶🎶

@mdp303 4 жыл бұрын

My favourite... It’s a Shame by the Spinners

@mv9787 4 жыл бұрын

mdp303 I heard that song few days ago for the first time on radio. Immediately liked it. Didn’t know it’s Jamerson on bass

@stuartmoore6310 3 жыл бұрын

Nothing definitive here, wikipedia attributes The Funk Bros on It's A Shame. The liner notes from the cd The Very Best of The Spinners has Stevie Wonder playing piano bass and drums on that track, as well as producer and co-author as he was promoting his own prodigious talents as he was growing and about to sign a new contract. He loved the Spinners and wrote that song specifically for them. Whoever plays it it's a killer bass line.

@joechilds9448 4 жыл бұрын

Just picked the bass back up haven't played in 19 years. My life is now complete thanks!! New sub for sure

@brucemillar 3 жыл бұрын

I’m a huge Jamerson and Motown fan. Great video with nice playing. Thanks heaps! 👍

@jacopo4-905 3 жыл бұрын

My favorite bass lines are : "Bernadette" , "Darling dear", "what's going on", "What's happening brother", "Reach out" and "I was made to love her". Ps : you are an awesome bass player!!! Hope you will do a special video for another symbol of bass : CAROL KAYE 👍😎😎😎

@URKillingme100 4 жыл бұрын

"What's Goin' On" was the first bass line I ever heard as a kid in the early 70's. Before that the bass was just a background instrument. It made me sit up and say, What is that instrument?

@spellerlittlewing 3 жыл бұрын

Great playing and knowing the great players

@michaelrizun3403 4 жыл бұрын

James Jamerson makes it so great ! Period .

@urbin1220 4 жыл бұрын

Danke für den Tipp mit dem Schwamm!

@michael67gp 3 жыл бұрын

“It’s definitely worth to spend a lot of time”. In other words, spend time, not money. Well said, well played.

@figgybass 3 жыл бұрын

I remember as a youngster singing along with the Jamerson basslines as much or more than the melodies of those songs.

@homeworldmusic 3 жыл бұрын

I don't remember ever before learning that James used one finger. Wow, as a pick-style casual bassist that stumbles over fingerstyle, this is a huge motivation!