"Gangsters" - The Specials Bass playalong

http://www.myspace.com/weareshoshin that's my band!

This is my favourite Specials tune, so I just had to!
I turned the sub off on the computer, so the bass you hear is all me :)
Enjoy!
If you like my style or playing, please check out my channel! I've got some solo bass stuff I'm brewing up for a solo album sometime next year :)

My bass is an Overwater Progress 3 Custom, please see www.overwaterbasses.com for more information.

Category:

Music

Tags:

• the
• specials
• gangsters
• madness
• bass
• ska
• two
• tone
• walking
• bassline
• cool

[982Munchie]

Wow, I've been listening to (and loving) this song for over 20 years but, until your post, I did not realize how integral the bass really was to the whole beat. Good job, man! Are you familar with Prince Buster's original "Al Capone" as well? A little slower as it was from an earlier era, but you might enjoy jazzing it up with your bass.

[AlanSanderson1]

hey man, thanks for your comment!

The bass and drums really are at the very centre of this kind of ska groove, they just keep it pumping along.

I'll be sure to check out the other tune as well, mega busy at the moment though!

Cheers again

Alan

[blustorm10]

mint

and proper ska fashion:)

well done mate

[AlanSanderson1]

thanks man :)

this is the best specials tune EVER!

[RagtimeGoldfield]

AWESOME!!! The Hat owns too.

[AlanSanderson1]

cheers man, quality

[ericgodofthunder4567]

smoothest cover if found on you tube so far i really like your tone good playing homie

[mthai66]

It's not fair to call this "Ska"; there is just as much from Rocksteady, Reggay and Reggae in 2-Tone as there is Ska proper. I know that's what people like to "say" but it confuses people who are trying to learn the music.

[ThePezManGetOwned]

You look weird :D

[lakai958]

i hate you. why? you showed me overwater basses and i cant afford that bass

[wilsitu69]

Greetings from El Salvador!! excelente Bass.. Rude Boys Unity

[KennyBeeeTV]

fucking sweetr mate, nice hat aswell ;)

[GlasgowPel]

Def a class act on bass mate. I'm a newcomer and find your stuff encouraging me to get to the next level. Loved the Level 8 piece too. The Bass can be a bit of a weapon in the right hands, unfortunately for me that's your hands, I can only watch, learn and appreciate your part in some great songs, keep posting them. I'll look out for your album, good luck with it. Cheers.

[bigluke001]

dude, im learning this song at the moment, and am glad i checked out your vid. great job ,love the moves!

[theboycaoimhs]

This is really weird!