The Greatest Bass Line of all Time

Message Topic Search Topic Options Post Reply Create New Topic Printable Version Translate Topic

   ^ It is a spectacular record, in many ways classic prog's greatest late-stage release.

Author	Message Topic Search Topic Options Post Reply Create New Topic Printable Version Translate Topic
Atavachron Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Special Collaborator Honorary Collaborator Joined: September 30 2006 Location: Pearland Status: Online Points: 65597	Post Options Post Reply Quote Atavachron Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: February 15 2025 at 15:52
	^ It is a spectacular record, in many ways classic prog's greatest late-stage release.
	"Too often we enjoy the comfort of opinion without the discomfort of thought." -- John F. Kennedy

Psychedelic Paul Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Senior Member Joined: September 16 2019 Location: Nottingham, U.K Status: Offline Points: 43356	Post Options Post Reply Quote Psychedelic Paul Report Post Thanks(1) Quote Reply Posted: February 15 2025 at 16:42
	Yes, I love that thumping bass-line from Chris Squire on City of Love.

richardh Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Prog Reviewer Joined: February 18 2004 Location: United Kingdom Status: Offline Points: 29402	Post Options Post Reply Quote richardh Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: February 15 2025 at 22:50
	ELO - Last Train To London. Yep it's 'Disco-very' but Disco usually had the best bass lines as well all know!

Hosydi Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Senior Member Joined: December 25 2024 Location: Rolling Hills Status: Offline Points: 464	Post Options Post Reply Quote Hosydi Report Post Thanks(1) Quote Reply Posted: February 15 2025 at 23:18
	The studio track that may be a perfect introduction to progressive jazz-rock is Stanley Clarke's composition Vulcan Worlds (ft. Return to Forever) from 1974; this fantastic piece features complex time signatures, intricate instrumental passages, and a dynamic range of emotions. It also has an incredible bass line that drives the track forward, making it an excellent representation of the genre's ability to create tension and release.

I prophesy disaster Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Senior Member Joined: December 31 2017 Location: Australia Status: Offline Points: 4918	Post Options Post Reply Quote I prophesy disaster Report Post Thanks(1) Quote Reply Posted: February 16 2025 at 00:32
	I've always loved this track specifically because of the bass: Al Di Meola - Race With Devil On Spanish Highway Edited by I prophesy disaster - February 16 2025 at 00:42
	No, I know how to behave in the restaurant now, I don't tear at the meat with my hands. If I've become a man of the world somehow, that's not necessarily to say I'm a worldly man.

meAsoi Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Senior Member Joined: December 22 2024 Location: E.U, Status: Offline Points: 614	Post Options Post Reply Quote meAsoi Report Post Thanks(1) Quote Reply Posted: February 16 2025 at 03:31
	John Myung's bass line is amazing throughout this entire epic song. Live version:

Steve Wyzard Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Senior Member Joined: March 30 2017 Location: California Status: Online Points: 2826	Post Options Post Reply Quote Steve Wyzard Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: Yesterday at 13:15
	Already onto the second page, and not even ONE mention of "Heart of the Sunrise"???

Steve Wyzard Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Senior Member Joined: March 30 2017 Location: California Status: Online Points: 2826	Post Options Post Reply Quote Steve Wyzard Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: Yesterday at 13:32
	The late, great Gary Strater on Starcastle's "Dawning of the Day": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=98DXh1uKcH0

Grumpyprogfan Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Senior Member Joined: July 09 2019 Location: Kansas City Status: Offline Points: 12382	Post Options Post Reply Quote Grumpyprogfan Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 21 hours 49 minutes ago at 15:39
	Dave Hope "Song For America".

Saperlipopette! Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Senior Member Joined: December 20 2010 Location: Tomorrowland Status: Online Points: 12407	Post Options Post Reply Quote Saperlipopette! Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 14 hours 19 minutes ago at 23:09
	I know nothing about greatest bassline as such. For me, three of the most memorable is perhaps: The one that came to mind first, is the bassline Rutherford starts playing ca. 3:40 into Fountain of Salmacis. One of the few basslines that sometimes get stuck in my head (and I don't even mind it). The second I thought of was Cecil McBee's walking double bass line that goes on throughout Journey in Satchidananda's opening title track. It sings. Thirdly my Zeuhl-awaking started with the infectious groove of Francis Moze introductory bass riff on Kobaïa - the opening song on Magma's masterful debut album. -others will come to mind as soon as I post this, I'm sure:)