Uploaded by JoshDaBassPlayer on Sep 10, 2008
I'm playing the bass line to Rock With You by Michael Jackson on a 5 string American Fender Jazz bass. (Yeah, I realize Bobby Watson was playing a 4 string, tuned down a half step... so much fun on 5 though!)
There's so much to learn from the chorus-centric song structure here, replete with gospel-style modulation! BW sprinkles tasty fills at strategic points throughout the form like some kind of wizard genius.
Dude is all over this era of music (Quincy Jones loved him). He takes the Jamerson hell-of-pocket Motown style even further, acknowledging the awesome funk that had been brewing in the late 70s.
Hope you enjoy it...I sure enjoyed playing it :)
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best version on you tube, hands down............
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:0 just when i thought i was good...;) i love you man.....
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Nice job... I'd like to have you playing on some studio stuff when I'm laying down the groove. I'll bet you are a Jaco fan. Just a guess....
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they only dislike because they can't play it.. DUH.
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great!
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@kaSp3R220 Now THAT was funny.
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AHH! I keep trying to transcribe this song but I really can't figure out the key! can anyone help me? :D
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Excellent job..groove it man! boogie..lol
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U ROCK... LUVVITT!!!!!
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hey friend...this is my favorite bass line ever..and you play it perfect!!! hope some day i can play it to....can´t stop watch!
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I wonder who are the 12 retards that disliked this... Dude you are money on this song...
sandapunk 8 months ago 12
Damn that's sick! This may be one of my all-time favorite basslines and I would kill to be able to play it half as good as you. Way to go.
MegaCrasher3000 9 months ago 5