TexMike Posted November 6, 2015 Share Posted November 6, 2015 Red Barchetta and Malignant Narcissism immediately came to my mind, but there are so many other great ones too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EagleMoon Posted November 7, 2015 Share Posted November 7, 2015 I'm going to break my choices down into a few different categories. Just some random choices off the top of my head. Not anywhere near complete or anything. Ones that have given me the most grief over the years. Learning and playing. Digital ManYYZThe Analog KidLa VillaNatural Science Most enjoyable just to listen to, where Geddy is really in the groove. DreamlineThe Body ElectricThe Big MoneyMarathonVital Signs Most fun to play: Tom SawyerNatural ScienceFreewillThe Spirit of RadioYYZWhere's My Thing? 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edhunter Posted November 7, 2015 Share Posted November 7, 2015 All of Rush´s albums are a " non confessed " bass album by themselves...with all respect to the wootens and sheehans of the world...Geddy stands up apart...only Jaco had that kind of creativity on the instrument.... :geddy: Victor Wooten is one of the 3 most influential musicians to ever pick up the instrument. I love Geddy but he doesn't belong on the Mount Rushmore of Bass Players. He'd be on the 2nd group of four though. The first four have to be Paul McCartney, James Jamerson, Victor Wooten and Jaco. Then I'd go with Geddy(just barely over Chris Squire) Stanley Clarke, Steve Harris and John Entwistle. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EagleMoon Posted November 7, 2015 Share Posted November 7, 2015 All of Rush´s albums are a " non confessed " bass album by themselves...with all respect to the wootens and sheehans of the world...Geddy stands up apart...only Jaco had that kind of creativity on the instrument.... :geddy: Victor Wooten is one of the 3 most influential musicians to ever pick up the instrument. I love Geddy but he doesn't belong on the Mount Rushmore of Bass Players. He'd be on the 2nd group of four though. The first four have to be Paul McCartney, James Jamerson, Victor Wooten and Jaco. Then I'd go with Geddy(just barely over Chris Squire) Stanley Clarke, Steve Harris and John Entwistle. Influential to whom? He's not really done that much that's "unique". He's a lot like Marcus Miller in that sense. Lots of slapping technique and not much else. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DirkPrattLerxst Posted November 7, 2015 Share Posted November 7, 2015 I really like the bass line on The Big Money as well as The Anarchist 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucas Posted November 7, 2015 Share Posted November 7, 2015 Circumstances I love that bass line 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucas Posted November 7, 2015 Share Posted November 7, 2015 All of Rush´s albums are a " non confessed " bass album by themselves...with all respect to the wootens and sheehans of the world...Geddy stands up apart...only Jaco had that kind of creativity on the instrument.... :geddy: Victor Wooten is one of the 3 most influential musicians to ever pick up the instrument. I love Geddy but he doesn't belong on the Mount Rushmore of Bass Players. He'd be on the 2nd group of four though. The first four have to be Paul McCartney, James Jamerson, Victor Wooten and Jaco. Then I'd go with Geddy(just barely over Chris Squire) Stanley Clarke, Steve Harris and John Entwistle. No way in hell a frustrated guitarist makes it on the Mt Rushmore of bass Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EagleMoon Posted November 7, 2015 Share Posted November 7, 2015 All of Rush´s albums are a " non confessed " bass album by themselves...with all respect to the wootens and sheehans of the world...Geddy stands up apart...only Jaco had that kind of creativity on the instrument.... :geddy: Victor Wooten is one of the 3 most influential musicians to ever pick up the instrument. I love Geddy but he doesn't belong on the Mount Rushmore of Bass Players. He'd be on the 2nd group of four though. The first four have to be Paul McCartney, James Jamerson, Victor Wooten and Jaco. Then I'd go with Geddy(just barely over Chris Squire) Stanley Clarke, Steve Harris and John Entwistle. No way in hell a frustrated guitarist makes it on the Mt Rushmore of bass Why are you calling him a frustrated guitarist? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucas Posted November 7, 2015 Share Posted November 7, 2015 All of Rush´s albums are a " non confessed " bass album by themselves...with all respect to the wootens and sheehans of the world...Geddy stands up apart...only Jaco had that kind of creativity on the instrument.... :geddy: Victor Wooten is one of the 3 most influential musicians to ever pick up the instrument. I love Geddy but he doesn't belong on the Mount Rushmore of Bass Players. He'd be on the 2nd group of four though. The first four have to be Paul McCartney, James Jamerson, Victor Wooten and Jaco. Then I'd go with Geddy(just barely over Chris Squire) Stanley Clarke, Steve Harris and John Entwistle. No way in hell a frustrated guitarist makes it on the Mt Rushmore of bass Why are you calling him a frustrated guitarist? I think that first and foremost, bass is a foundation, and my favorites have that bottom end covered - balls and all Victor Wooten - at least to my ear ( and eyes ) - approaches the bass as a lead instrument and as misses the mark as far as laying down that growl I just don't feel he is balanced, and I see him as more of a lead player than a bass player Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EagleMoon Posted November 7, 2015 Share Posted November 7, 2015 All of Rush´s albums are a " non confessed " bass album by themselves...with all respect to the wootens and sheehans of the world...Geddy stands up apart...only Jaco had that kind of creativity on the instrument.... :geddy: Victor Wooten is one of the 3 most influential musicians to ever pick up the instrument. I love Geddy but he doesn't belong on the Mount Rushmore of Bass Players. He'd be on the 2nd group of four though. The first four have to be Paul McCartney, James Jamerson, Victor Wooten and Jaco. Then I'd go with Geddy(just barely over Chris Squire) Stanley Clarke, Steve Harris and John Entwistle. No way in hell a frustrated guitarist makes it on the Mt Rushmore of bass Why are you calling him a frustrated guitarist? I think that first and foremost, bass is a foundation, and my favorites have that bottom end covered - balls and all Victor Wooten - at least to my ear ( and eyes ) - approaches the bass as a lead instrument and as misses the mark as far as laying down that growl I just don't feel he is balanced, and I see him as more of a lead player than a bass player Ah I see. Yeah, I think he approaches bass as it's own instrument, not just a bottom end instrument, but I think Geddy does as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucas Posted November 7, 2015 Share Posted November 7, 2015 All of Rush´s albums are a " non confessed " bass album by themselves...with all respect to the wootens and sheehans of the world...Geddy stands up apart...only Jaco had that kind of creativity on the instrument.... :geddy: Victor Wooten is one of the 3 most influential musicians to ever pick up the instrument. I love Geddy but he doesn't belong on the Mount Rushmore of Bass Players. He'd be on the 2nd group of four though. The first four have to be Paul McCartney, James Jamerson, Victor Wooten and Jaco. Then I'd go with Geddy(just barely over Chris Squire) Stanley Clarke, Steve Harris and John Entwistle. No way in hell a frustrated guitarist makes it on the Mt Rushmore of bass Why are you calling him a frustrated guitarist? I think that first and foremost, bass is a foundation, and my favorites have that bottom end covered - balls and all Victor Wooten - at least to my ear ( and eyes ) - approaches the bass as a lead instrument and as misses the mark as far as laying down that growl I just don't feel he is balanced, and I see him as more of a lead player than a bass player Ah I see. Yeah, I think he approaches bass as it's own instrument, not just a bottom end instrument, but I think Geddy does as well. I disagree on Geddy ... Geddy is an incredible bass player - because I feel Geddy does approach the bass as a foundation and bottom end without thought to being a lead instrument .. And in no way do I intend this disparagingly .. My best friend is a bassist, and he always jokes "Oh yeah, just ride the low E" and I don't mean that ... Just personal taste - when I hear the bass in Circumstances, or something like Digital Man, I love it - I go back and listen and listen and it is inspiring ...... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucas Posted November 7, 2015 Share Posted November 7, 2015 .... just listening to Countdown .. all systems check, T minus nine, as the sun and drama start to mount . . And then Geddy lays down that growl .. He's got such a perfect feel for what the song is - his bass is the foundation, but it is so good it is also the song too 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EagleMoon Posted November 7, 2015 Share Posted November 7, 2015 All of Rush´s albums are a " non confessed " bass album by themselves...with all respect to the wootens and sheehans of the world...Geddy stands up apart...only Jaco had that kind of creativity on the instrument.... :geddy: Victor Wooten is one of the 3 most influential musicians to ever pick up the instrument. I love Geddy but he doesn't belong on the Mount Rushmore of Bass Players. He'd be on the 2nd group of four though. The first four have to be Paul McCartney, James Jamerson, Victor Wooten and Jaco. Then I'd go with Geddy(just barely over Chris Squire) Stanley Clarke, Steve Harris and John Entwistle. No way in hell a frustrated guitarist makes it on the Mt Rushmore of bass Why are you calling him a frustrated guitarist? I think that first and foremost, bass is a foundation, and my favorites have that bottom end covered - balls and all Victor Wooten - at least to my ear ( and eyes ) - approaches the bass as a lead instrument and as misses the mark as far as laying down that growl I just don't feel he is balanced, and I see him as more of a lead player than a bass player Ah I see. Yeah, I think he approaches bass as it's own instrument, not just a bottom end instrument, but I think Geddy does as well. I disagree on Geddy ... Geddy is an incredible bass player - because I feel Geddy does approach the bass as a foundation and bottom end without thought to being a lead instrument .. And in no way do I intend this disparagingly .. My best friend is a bassist, and he always jokes "Oh yeah, just ride the low E" and I don't mean that ... Just personal taste - when I hear the bass in Circumstances, or something like Digital Man, I love it - I go back and listen and listen and it is inspiring ...... Well I think they both do their own thing. One thing both Vic and Geddy have done for the the bass is expand what the definition of the instrument can be. Just like John Entwistle playing those little solos in My Generation, or Stanley Clarke playing the piccalo bass, or even someone like Michael Manring who plays 6 string solo bass, they all have broadened that definition. I love it. It's wonderful that the instrument has become so versatile and isn't just limited to playing root notes. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geddy's Soul Patch Posted November 7, 2015 Share Posted November 7, 2015 All of Rush´s albums are a " non confessed " bass album by themselves...with all respect to the wootens and sheehans of the world...Geddy stands up apart...only Jaco had that kind of creativity on the instrument.... :geddy: Victor Wooten is one of the 3 most influential musicians to ever pick up the instrument. I love Geddy but he doesn't belong on the Mount Rushmore of Bass Players. He'd be on the 2nd group of four though. The first four have to be Paul McCartney, James Jamerson, Victor Wooten and Jaco. Then I'd go with Geddy(just barely over Chris Squire) Stanley Clarke, Steve Harris and John Entwistle. Surely you realize that these two tiers that you've constructed are insanely subjective. Everyone on the second tier has had as much influence as anyone on the first tier 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rugen Posted November 7, 2015 Share Posted November 7, 2015 as someone already says DRIVEN : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5jPondwDDOE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edhunter Posted November 7, 2015 Share Posted November 7, 2015 (edited) All of Rush´s albums are a " non confessed " bass album by themselves...with all respect to the wootens and sheehans of the world...Geddy stands up apart...only Jaco had that kind of creativity on the instrument.... :geddy: Victor Wooten is one of the 3 most influential musicians to ever pick up the instrument. I love Geddy but he doesn't belong on the Mount Rushmore of Bass Players. He'd be on the 2nd group of four though. The first four have to be Paul McCartney, James Jamerson, Victor Wooten and Jaco. Then I'd go with Geddy(just barely over Chris Squire) Stanley Clarke, Steve Harris and John Entwistle. Surely you realize that these two tiers that you've constructed are insanely subjective. Everyone on the second tier has had as much influence as anyone on the first tier If it were insanely subjective it'd be Kip Winger, Gene Simmons, Sheryl Crow and Dee Dee Ramone. Edited November 7, 2015 by edhunter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fridge Posted November 7, 2015 Share Posted November 7, 2015 Although there are other parts I enjoy, I think the verses on Turn the Page are very impressive, because they are a bitch to play whilst singing at the same time (I've tried) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ctbadger Posted November 7, 2015 Share Posted November 7, 2015 If you want a close up look of Geddy's basslines you have to check out Troy on You Tube. Here's Digital Man: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mother of all machines Posted November 7, 2015 Share Posted November 7, 2015 This one ———————————————————————————————————————————————————————————— Ok, seriously. I guess lll go with one of my favs, i actually love it on Red Tide Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edhunter Posted November 7, 2015 Share Posted November 7, 2015 Geddy didn't play bass on Red Tide, or any other song on Presto Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue Barchetta Posted November 7, 2015 Share Posted November 7, 2015 Red Barchetta, Territories, Prime Mover. Tom Sawyer may be over-played, but the Ged-Man definitely slaps some bass on that classic! Oh, yeah...and Digital Man is bad-ass too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue Barchetta Posted November 7, 2015 Share Posted November 7, 2015 If you want a close up look of Geddy's basslines you have to check out Troy on You Tube. Here's Digital Man: http://youtu.be/AFWqyrIkK_YI've seen some of this guy's videos. He's good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue Barchetta Posted November 7, 2015 Share Posted November 7, 2015 If you want a close up look of Geddy's basslines you have to check out Troy on You Tube. Here's Digital Man: http://youtu.be/AFWqyrIkK_YI've seen some of this guy's videos. He's good.But can he doing while hopping on one leg? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EagleMoon Posted November 7, 2015 Share Posted November 7, 2015 If you want a close up look of Geddy's basslines you have to check out Troy on You Tube. Here's Digital Man: http://youtu.be/AFWqyrIkK_YI've seen some of this guy's videos. He's good.But can he doing while hopping on one leg? I know this guy from another forum and it always cracks me up. He never has any expression on his face. May as well be Data playing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Digital Dad Posted November 8, 2015 Share Posted November 8, 2015 Earlier I heard Freewill and remembered the part that always got to me was he post-solo section leading back into the bridge(Each of us a cell...) that climbing lick is some of my favorite playing by Geddy. Just love that part. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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