LEAVING MOTOWN - Planetjazzbass

28th Feb 2017 00:09 - 9 years ago
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Description : My salute to James Jamerson, one of the most influential bass players in modern music, he played unaccredited on dozens and dozens of Motown number one hits and as a kid I loved that music and still do. The secret to JJ's tone is quite simple, a Fender Precision bass, flatwound strings and a foam mute.....and last but not least learning how to play with feel.

Arrangement, Production, Instrumentation PLANETJAZZBASS

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Dennel
Dennel 3rd Dec 2023 11:52 - 2 years ago
Hey Dave, it's been a long time and looks like you haven't posted on here in awhile (I've only recently returned to the platform), I do hope all is well with you my friend. Came across this track by accident and can't believe I hadn't heard this before when I was on the platform years and years ago.

Playing harmonics within the actual bass groove really sets the track to another level. Love the jazz influence / production of what you've done here and it all sounds great. And what a great tribute to the man James Jamerson, enjoyed this very much.

All the best,

Dennel
Magiq1
Magiq1 9th Mar 2019 02:34 - 7 years ago
Classic enjoyed.
Bilbozo
Bilbozo 22nd Jan 2019 00:38 - 7 years ago
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Spivkurl
Spivkurl 26th Nov 2017 20:00 - 8 years ago
Seriously cool tune you've created here! The mix stood out right away as being an excellent example of knowing what you want and making it happen. Smooth and chill, but upbeat and full of dynamics!

I have very little experience on knowledge when it comes to motown or soul sort of music, but I can tell that this is a great nod to the style with your own added flair. Your bass playing, of course, fits right in with the style! Nice tone! A foam mute you say? Interesting.

One of the synthesizer arpeggiations there at the buginning totally reminded me of something I might design in a virtual synth. That's some sparkly stuff right there!

Well, I've got to go wash some dishes now. I'm glad I caught this tune, it's super fine! Fave!
cej97
cej97 2nd Apr 2017 23:27 - 9 years ago
I dig the oldschool-newschool mix you got going!
lucioIV
lucioIV 2nd Apr 2017 18:51 - 9 years ago
Hi,
I like the sound, vibe and chill.
I am working on my art webpage and would like to use your music on my clips. Of course at every clip your name will be included.
Are you interested?

Thanks
joecramer
joecramer 12th Mar 2017 19:52 - 9 years ago
This is very cool stuff Dave.
Nice groove dynamics and kind off chilly bass. Very well played and mixed.
The solo part is a bit funny kind of soul music :) and like someone said before - the brass is a little strange but in a way also very cool (cause it is just like something that says hey i am a vst but have all the rights to be in a modern soul like song) :) The trumpet is excellent, same the sax. Really nice work and very good to relax and enjoy.

great track!

stay tuned
joe
Planetjazzbass
Planetjazzbass replied 15th Mar 2017 - 9 years ago
Hey Joe, thanks man!..yeah I was arranging this to suit the impressions I had of James Jamerson and it never was meant to be a straight soul tune, though I did try and squeeze it into a soul cake tin, what came out of the oven was indeed a little weird! thanks for taking the time to listen mate...cheers Dave :)
CitizenMofo
CitizenMofo 12th Mar 2017 14:01 - 9 years ago
Seriously superb. This is a mix I can study to learn how to mix. The bass is fantastic and the horns and sax are perfect. I love everything about this - except one thing: It ends too soon!
Planetjazzbass
Planetjazzbass replied 15th Mar 2017 - 9 years ago
Hey MrMofo thanks man!..it's always a dilemma on how long to make a track, I usually always think in terms of longer tracks (Lp's back in the day) but we've been conditioned to accept short tunes by the radio I guess..next time much longer for sure! haha...cheers mate Dave/PJB :)
imakebeatsLF
imakebeatsLF 12th Mar 2017 10:46 - 9 years ago
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kingmadi
kingmadi 2nd Mar 2017 02:11 - 9 years ago
Very chill and soulful! Nice work man.
Planetjazzbass
Planetjazzbass replied 2nd Mar 2017 - 9 years ago
Hey thanks Kingmadi glad you enjoyed it man!..all the best Dave /PJB :)
StrikingDaggers
StrikingDaggers 28th Feb 2017 21:40 - 9 years ago
Great track Planetjazzbass! It has such an awesome vibe to it. The bass was my favorite part. I really enjoyed the ride you took me on. This one's a Fav and its downloaded. Truly nice work.
Planetjazzbass
Planetjazzbass replied 1st Mar 2017 - 9 years ago
Hey mate, thanks for the review buddy happy that you enjoyed the track!..hit me up anytime you'd like some bass work done on one of those old school gems you produce, all the best man. Dave :)
laurentwirz
laurentwirz 28th Feb 2017 13:21 - 9 years ago
Nice, I like it. Cool to here again REAL MUSIC played by real MUSICIANS! Cheers and beats. Laurent
Planetjazzbass
Planetjazzbass replied 28th Feb 2017 - 9 years ago
Hey Laurent, thank you very much appreciated!..glad you enjoyed the tune, I wasn't quite sure what genre to place it under but figured I go with the last half's general feeling...all the best Dave :)
StaticNomad
StaticNomad 28th Feb 2017 12:01 - 9 years ago
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