Top 10: The Most Watched Bass Videos (April 2021)
One of the fun parts of the No Treble gig is getting to watch lots of videos. Some are shared by our readers, others are found by the team here. The combo is one of great variety, but all about the bass.
Here are the top 10 reader favorite videos for the month of April 2021.
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1. Julia Hofer: Top 5 Leland Sklar Bass Lines
Trying to narrow down any list of tracks by Leland Sklar is quite the challenge. But Julia Hofer did the work to put together her case for her top five bass lines by the legend.
2. Bruno Mars: Jamareo Artis’s Isolated Bass on “Uptown Funk”
“Uptown Funk” is one of those songs that gets you moving. That groove is infectious. Here is the isolated bass on the track. Jamareo “Jam” Artis has been one of my favorites since 2009, so this is a treat for me!
3. Larry Graham: The Origins of Thumping, Plucking… and Bass History
We can all agree that Larry Graham might be the baddest thumper of all time. In this clip from 1980, he gives us a bit of bass history. Larry breaks it down with a live drummer and the funk doesn’t let up!
4. Marcus Miller: Billboard Live Tokyo Show Warmup
We can’t get enough of Marcus Miller. He truly is the total package. In this 2012 clip, Marcus is seen here warming up before a performance in Japan. I’ve always wanted to know what Marcus plays to warm up, and this is perfect.
5. George Benson on Saturday Night with Marcus Miller and Friends
Marcus Miller with an all-star cast of musicians? YES, PLEASE!! Marcus has teamed up with the Smooth Jazz Cruise to bring the “Saturday Night with Marcus Miller and Friends” concert series. In this video, they jam with the legendary George Benson.
6. St. Vincent: The Melting of the Sun
Justin Meldal-Johnsen brings loads of old school tone to this SNL performance of St. Vincent’s “The Melting of the Sun.” Armed with a Hofner and a keen melodic sense, his playing perfectly supports the song’s direction.
7. Stanley Clarke and Gregory Hines: Arsenio Hall Show Performance
Here is one of my favorite videos ever, and I’m thrilled to share this piece of sweet nostalgia! In this classic clip from 1989, Stanley Clarke is seen here with Gregory Hines, on the Arsenio Hall Show.
8. Federico Malaman and Joe Dart: Dean Town (Live)
Until now, we’ve only seen a fan-shot video of this master class performance at the 2018 Sligo Jazz. Federico Malaman shared this version of his performance of the Vulfpeck hit “Dean Town”, with Joe Dart.
9. Slave: Mark Adams’s Isolated Bass on “Just a Touch of Love”
Mark Adams is definitely on my list of top bass players. When Slave’s “Just a Touch of Love” dropped in ’79, it set the bass world on fire. Here’s Mark’s isolated bass on the track.
10. Scary Pockets: Thinking Out Loud
Scary Pockets are back with another fantastic cover. In this one, the band includes guest vocalist Ty Taylor and MonoNeon laying down the funky lines. Here’s their take on Ed Sheeran’s “Thinking Out Loud”.
