Reggae Bass Dennis Brown 'Promised Land'

[david33456]

i really wanna know, i just got into my teens and i kind of want to learn how to play reggae bass, shud i take lessons or just learn the scales and play by ear. Im from hawaii so actually a lot of people play by ear here

[ALIONBASS]

@david33456 Try to play by ear and learning the basic scales, it' not that difficult. If that doesn't work out, you can take some lessons. Enjoy

[Pearldrums16]

@david33456 learn the basic scales, but play by ear, listen to the drums and the gaps between the notes ... the groove (sorry for my english)

[ShroomFactory]

I was having trouble with 2 of the notes. Thank you for posting this!!

[SUPERGIRL94wow]

i like thissssssssssss

[ALIONBASS]

@SUPERGIRL94wow Thanksssssssss ;-)

[piyur]

Big up Alionbass!!!

if you had to choose, J-Bass or P-Bass, for strictly reggae player?

[ALIONBASS]

@piyur Thanks. I prefer a jazz bass, but a precision is very nice too. A matter of personal taste.

[sebastiananderson]

Anyone find the bass tabs for this song?

[COOLTUNES11]

@sebastiananderson TRY THIS SITE FOR BASS TABS.broz-reggae-tabs

[Iriebent]

Yes, You jammin pon de bassline my youth! Which band yu play for?

[ALIONBASS]

@Iriebent Thx, I play with the Asham-band.

[mronelove]

Wicked...

[carfreak805]

tabs or notation?

[ALIONBASS]

@carfreak805 Sorry, I never use tabs

[carfreak805]

@ALIONBASS any chance you can just tell me the notes?

[anupcoming]

@carfreak805 Look at his hand position.. listen to the intervals.. It's the bass.

[JAMROCK344]

sick ass bass brother!!ONE LOVE

[chipiejeans]

This bassline was originally from "Love Fire" by bassie Tony Gad of Aswad. A dub album was released with Love Fire becoming Dub Fire. Dennis Browns "Promised Land" was based on this...

[ALIONBASS]

@chipiejeans Yes, but I love this version more :-)

[icemanflex]

yoooooooooooooooo mi boss u crazy on the bass keep it up

[cbenpictures]

Man you are good, love it!

[holycoke5000]

supurb!!

[goldenst8lakota]

hahaaa...thats tight bro---slapa da bass man!!!

[kornsouler]

is it an american standard jazz bass?

[ALIONBASS]

Yes it is, but I sold it because I love my '74 fender much more.

[jonasharsing]

You play awicked bass!

[kawaim0m0]

Brilliant

[readyfosurf]

brah you play the roots music pretty mean....... The bass juss sounds so killahs.... Are u like in a reggae band or anything....... I know a couple of some killah roots basslines myself but not 2 many but thanks for posting all these up..... It helps out alot..... right on brah keep jammin the roots

[dasfsadg]

do you use both pickups or hust one??

[ALIONBASS]

both full open

[barryscott1989]

I'm a percussionist now we just need a guitarist and a vocalist then we've got a bonafide reggae band

[Dubconferencedotorg]

I am a drummer and would be interested playing with you ;)

[egonfna]

yeah mah, make that bass RIDE.

heavy dark bass! Just this I need

[DMCBIRDCITY]

what kind of amp settings do you use, i see boost the lows all the way up but what else do you do to get that dubby bass sound?

[cbenpictures]

Simply Awesome!

[babapook]

Is it your JazzBass 2005?

[ALIONBASS]

Yes it is, but I sold it because I love my '74 much more.

[reddarula]

go deh white bway RIDDIM !!!!! to the promise land Jah rastafari bleesed love my ppl

[peterpiessens]

This is actually an Aswad original called "love fire".

It became more known witht he Dennis Brown version.

[kululu0000]

Nufff Respaaaaact Sir A-LION-BASS.

Niiiiiiiiiiiice maaaaan.

This bassline gives a feeling like u surfing the mother of all mighty waves - too powerful n engulfing. Dennis Brown's (RIP) silky n heavenly voice just calm u down and tells u Almighty JAH is watchinh over ya. Baaaad tune.

[POBox1999]

Yes...Promised Land...Love Fiyah...this riddim pulls all rastman from all corners...the Riddim of Riddims. Nice ariticulation bassman

[asethapart]

Heya,

Maybe you can help me?

I've just picked up bass, and am looking for an amp powerful enough to jam with a traps player (unmiced). I want something that has good low ends for reggae, funk, hiphop. etc. But something that is clear, even, and not fuzzy.

Any suggestions?

I'm looking at the Eden Silver N28S combo. But I'm not sure if 120 watts will cut it.

[AWalk393]

My yute, NICE tribute to D.E.B.

It would be cool to see your band perform live....

[maxiganja]

my bassist has to work!!

big bassline

[charlierss]

nice video dread!

[gunmanrecords21]

exellente. wicked

[ALIONBASS]

Thanks, yes I play in a few reggae bands.

[Iriebent]

Nuff respect. Nice bass playing. Are you playing in a reggae band?

[mechanikool]

Wow...I don't much about bass playing but u got this bass line down nicely! THe right lenght in sound, right timing...the little quick inbetween notes too! Wicked!!!!!

[klexgs]

biggups! nice bass playing and nuff respect to you alionbass!!!!!!!!!

[yndarjabelo]

i wish you wouldn't have cut the song short

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could you please tell me where to get this song? i doubt the studio versions sounds as good without that heavy bass on top of it tho

great job man

[umukegwu]

D BROWN WILL LIVE 4 IVER

[JJFFVVHH]

tx u binghy man i tune bless

[huggzo8jah]

yoo hi nd i agree wid you jane tucker7

diss guyy hav meh full on respect

jahh bless

[JaneTucker7]

InI love the video as yare keepin the music live. Musicians respect different versions and styles. Seen. 'The colour of a man's skin is of no more importance than the color of his eyes'....the style the same so long as it comes from the heart and PRACTICE GOOD.

[ALIONBASS]

Nice words... thanks

[Bassman7608]

You should try playing closer to the fret board or palm mute the bridge for a real reggae effect

[ALIONBASS]

This is the way I like it, something in between Familyman and Robbie (everyone has his own style :-). In some other vids I use palm muting or muting foam, it just depends of the song.

[rytnelle]

i dont know what that dude's talking about, this shits is sweet man keep it coming , i wish i could get lessons from you mang, i got a request for bumbo claat/tosh -have a good one

[jabassie]

What kinda strings do you have on ur bass?

[ALIONBASS]

Just ordinary roundwounds (well used)

[sweeetly]

Big heavy bassline..good sound..I have this on 12"..i'm gonna give it some heavy rotation..blessed love

[Goopster]

I've yet to see a real reggae bassist (and I've seen a lot) mute the strings with their palm. I don't know where people get this idea. Alion, you've got it right. Reggae bass playing is about a full, open sound with precise control over the length of the note...that's what makes it groove.

[outofsteplv]

I think they are confused lol. Palm muting is great for ska if you want a slight upright bass sound.

[ycirpanli]

mexico one?

[ALIONBASS]

No, a recent usa one. I like the sound very much.

[DreadyDiggs]

Hey ALION, this bassline is actually Aswad's Love Fire Haha. Been sampled a lot man.

[ALIONBASS]

Yes it is. I think the original version is from Dennis Brown (but I'm not shure)

[DreadyDiggs]

You right man, I read one place that it was Aswad first, but naw, Dennis came out with Promised Land at least 4 years before Love Fire.

[doemixes]

its not sampled its called a riddim guy everyone can use it over and over as much as they want thats the difference with jamaican music

[DreadyDiggs]

Yes I know I know about riddims and Love Fire is one of the great riddims. I used the word sampling because sometimes you only hear a certain part of the song. Many artists use Love Fire and don't use the horns. In the Jamaican music world it's called a Version. Dennis Brown's version has less horns than Aswad's seen? Some people version no horns at all.

[MetalheadAj]

hey guys im looking for a good combo amp thats 100-200 bucks something good to put out that low end dubby style bass.....im using a yamaha bb405 5 string jazz bass/natural finish.

[sattabassmon]

Niceness Dred, i play this riddim too, quite nice with the DOD fx25 envelope filter, not sure what they used on Aswads Mossman Skank. Irie

[QazBass]

Nice Alion. Great playing as usual.

1ne

[samvt]

Hey man, I play a lot of reggae bass(i already know most classic riddims and a lot of your vids like this 1), my ear is not that good, I've been trying to figure out King Tubby's Flag dub. its a massive bassline with a ton of feel, but i can't seem to find the right notes, maybe u can do a video of it.

check out my videos i made a montage of it.

[r0berito]

Wow, that was quick!

Opened my eyes as well, I've been playing it incorrectly all along :<

[ALIONBASS]

Maybe the bridge is not exactly as I play it...

[vintagejazzbass]

reggae has the most simple but cool sounding basslines

[beastmaster112]

you inspire me man. love your stuff.

[brightonbass]

yeah nice :)

[Sumppiukko]

Good as ever...

Still hope something from Boris Gardiner with the Upsetters.

;-)

[ALIONBASS]

Thanks! I'll see if I can find something...