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« on: July 07, 2010, 12:37:49 PM » |
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So I absolutely love bass, when I played the instrumental for 'Don't Talk (Put Your Head On My Shoulder)' on my stereo system for the first time, I was BLOWN away by the amount of bass in it.
I'm trying to find other Beach Boys songs that are heavy in bass...so far my top 5 would have to be:
1) Song For Children - SMiLE (purple chick)
2) Aren't You Glad - Wild Honey
3) Don't Talk - Pet Sounds
4) The Little Girl I Once Knew - Summer Days era
5) Little Bird - Friends
Any other songs come to mind?
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« Reply #1 on: July 07, 2010, 01:06:39 PM » |
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The SMiLE version of Windchimes (or, box set Windchimes) is kinda neat. Especially the lines that are played during the 'Now and then, a tear runs down my cheek' part.
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« Reply #2 on: July 07, 2010, 01:11:46 PM » |
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Good Vibrations, hands down.
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« Reply #3 on: July 07, 2010, 02:27:48 PM » |
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I second Good Vibrations and also put forth Sloop John B, brilliant bass line, I wish I could play it!
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« Reply #4 on: July 07, 2010, 02:45:50 PM » |
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You're talking quantity of bass here, not quality, right? The original "Here Comes The Night" on Wild Honey makes my windows rattle.
If we're talking quality bass lines, I agree with Paulos on "Sloop John B". Both the original and the In Concert versions kick some serious butt.
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« Reply #5 on: July 07, 2010, 02:55:07 PM » |
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Talking of 'In Concert' the Bass playing throughout is superb !!! Ed and Blondie on top form , just listen to the bass lines on 'Surfin USA' Phew !!!!!
In terms of Studio recordings , Yes Sloop is superb (and de-tuned I believe) and Anna Lee has a great tight Bass Line BUT the greatest Bass line ever by anyone to my ears (which is near impossible to play) is on God Only Knows
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« Reply #6 on: July 07, 2010, 02:59:46 PM » |
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The bass on "'Til I Die" is some good too, especially the 'Desper' mix.
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« Reply #7 on: July 07, 2010, 03:00:13 PM » |
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I think the bass lines on the entire WILD HONEY album are phenomenal. And yeah, IN CONCERT is great too.
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« Reply #8 on: July 07, 2010, 03:22:24 PM » |
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Brian took his bass lines to a new level on all of Pet Sounds. I Just Wasn't Made For These Times stands out for me.
Another I like: Funky Pretty. (especially the end bit)
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« Reply #9 on: July 07, 2010, 04:36:19 PM » |
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I think Mike Love is the best bass in the Beach Boys
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« Reply #10 on: July 07, 2010, 04:40:07 PM » |
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In terms of bass presence, in addition to what has already been said, I'd go with Don't Worry Baby, Warmth of the Sun, Help Me Rhonda, Vegetables (Smiley version), I Was Made to Love Her (and most of the Wild Honey album), Be with Me, All I Want to Do, Celebrate the News, and Here She Comes.
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« Reply #11 on: July 07, 2010, 04:53:55 PM » |
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I think Mike Love is the best bass in the Beach Boys
Totally - very silky. |
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« Reply #12 on: July 07, 2010, 05:46:17 PM » |
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I vote for:
The Little Girl I Once Knew
Don't Worry Baby
I'm So Young
Cabinessence
Mrs. O'Leary's Cow
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« Reply #13 on: July 07, 2010, 05:56:12 PM » |
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"Marcella" is a kickass bassline.
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« Reply #14 on: July 07, 2010, 06:51:23 PM » |
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I vote for:
The Little Girl I Once Knew
Don't Worry Baby
I'm So Young
Cabinessence
Mrs. O'Leary's Cow
I totally overlooked I'm So Young. That is a good one, too! |
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« Reply #16 on: July 07, 2010, 08:24:43 PM » |
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Let's remember that Brian often would use two or three basses on his productions, too. A Fender electric bass and an upright acoustic bass were the norms, although he might have used Danelectro in conjunction with the Fender and upright basses. And don't forget the bass pedals on the organ if he had organ on the session.
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« Reply #17 on: July 07, 2010, 09:04:44 PM » |
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« Reply #18 on: July 07, 2010, 09:26:39 PM » |
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« Reply #19 on: July 07, 2010, 09:34:11 PM » |
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Wha?  I'm amazed nobody has mentioned my favorite bb's bassline, "SALT LAKE CITY!" !!!! Yeah man! that one is awesome. "Carol... it goes like this... boom boom boom.... boom, booom.... booom boom da DOOP DAH DAH!!!!" LOL |
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« Reply #20 on: July 07, 2010, 10:26:39 PM » |
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You're talking quantity of bass here, not quality, right? That's my understanding as well. If that's what you're looking for, the DCC Pet Sounds and the Japanese Pastmasters cds of Smiley through 20/20 are all very bass heavy. |
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« Reply #21 on: July 08, 2010, 12:51:51 AM » |
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Absolutely LOVE the bassline in Wild Honey during the bridge...
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« Reply #22 on: July 08, 2010, 01:18:41 AM » |
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Favourite bass lines: I Just Wasn't Made For These Times and the bass on the bridge of Wouldn't It Be Nice. The 'Wild Honey' album also contains some nice bass sounds - Let The Wind Blow and Darlin' for example.
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« Reply #23 on: July 08, 2010, 10:55:02 AM » |
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The SMiLE version of Windchimes (or, box set Windchimes) is kinda neat. Especially the lines that are played during the 'Now and then, a tear runs down my cheek' part.
Whoa! I never noticed that! There is a TON of variation in that segment. |
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« Reply #24 on: July 08, 2010, 10:57:28 AM » |
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I vote for:
The Little Girl I Once Knew
Don't Worry Baby
I'm So Young
Cabinessence
Mrs. O'Leary's Cow
I totally overlooked Cabinessence for some reason...totally agree. |
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