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Post by Helmut83 on Nov 6, 2014 23:01:31 GMT
The snare has been maybe the biggest reproach they have done to Jeff's production work, and I agree. And PowWow, what about the basslines of the disco songs from "Discovery"? And in some other non-disco songs like "Confusion", the bass is particularly audible. Then again, it wasn't Jeff who played it. |
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Post by PowWow on Nov 6, 2014 23:05:41 GMT
The snare has been maybe the biggest reproach they have done to Jeff's production work, and I agree. And PowWow, what about the basslines of the disco songs from "Discovery"? And in some other non-disco songs like "Confusion", the bass is particularly audible. Then again, it wasn't Jeff who played it. But still, Kelly Groucutt was buried in the mix of synths, guitars and that ever prevalent snare sound! |
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Post by Helmut83 on Nov 6, 2014 23:10:09 GMT
Not in "Confusion". Just hear the thing again and pay attention to the bass.
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Post by PowWow on Nov 6, 2014 23:12:17 GMT
Not in "Confusion". Just hear the thing again and pay attention to the bass. I guess you have point... I'll take that as an exception to the rule |
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Post by unomusette on Nov 6, 2014 23:42:22 GMT
I was going to say Last Train to London, the bass is pretty out and proud in that  |
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Post by queenofthehours on Nov 7, 2014 16:46:24 GMT
Jeff's bass isn't really to the forefront of his songs which may not be a bad thing as, along with his guitar hooks, his music is mostly about being subtle and understated. However, there is some beautiful bass-work on 'When Time Stood Still' which contributes nicely to the mood of the song. Even this, though, requires a bit of concentration to hear.
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Post by tl77 on Nov 7, 2014 17:26:42 GMT
Another song where Kelly's on fire. The verses would be totally different if the bass was just playing an E note.
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Post by BSJ on Nov 7, 2014 18:16:01 GMT
Just because I heard these a few minutes ago: Ticked To The Moon, All Over The World. I'll have to play some of his '70's.
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Post by PowWow on Nov 7, 2014 18:17:50 GMT
Guys, GUYS! You're hurting my ego ;(
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Post by BSJ on Nov 7, 2014 18:29:43 GMT
Noooo....... this is great! Look how many people are involved!  We love this! Showdown - funky bass! |
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Post by tl77 on Nov 7, 2014 18:30:48 GMT
Guys, GUYS! You're hurting my ego ;( We ain't even started yet!  But seriously....I don't feel that bass is that important to Jeff either. Personally I think that in a lot of cases the more "grooving" bass lines came from the bass players, not Jeff. I wonder who wrote the bass line in Xanadu. It pretty much carries the song. |
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Post by queenofthehours on Nov 9, 2014 14:06:17 GMT
The bass is great in 'Xanadu', tl77 is right it does carry the song. I never really noticed that before but it's typical Jeff-bass: if you don't notice what he's doing then he's doing his job right. Bass that is noticeable is noticeable for a reason, such as in 'Last Train to London', and serves a purpose.
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Post by PowWow on Nov 9, 2014 14:20:44 GMT
The bass is great in 'Xanadu', tl77 is right it does carry the song. I never really noticed that before but it's typical Jeff-bass: if don't notice what he's doing then he's doing his job right. Bass that it noticeable is noticeable for a reason, such as in 'Last Train to London', and serves a purpose. STOP BASHING MY EGO! |
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, but we're OK. 
Apparently it's quite hard to see them with the naked eye, you need to be looking through a camera or other type of lens?