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What is Jeffs best bass line?

BrainofBGABrainofBGA Australia Posts: 3,950
edited May 2008 in The Porch
Just listening to No Code the other day and took note of Jeffs work in Present Tense. Amazing Stuff. What though would be his best work? Anyone have any thoughts? We all know the opening to Jeremy is made of legend but what are his other highlights?
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    Niko80Niko80 Posts: 1,563
    I really like what Jeff did in rats! Jeff had a groovy side that seems to have disappeared with Dave A.
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    Jeremy1012Jeremy1012 Posts: 7,170
    Oceans and Breath.

    Frankly his fretless work far outstrips his other stuff.
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    JulienJulien Posts: 2,457
    presetn tense is the best. by far.
    His solo is the best bass solo I've ever heard.
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    FROM THE ASHESFROM THE ASHES Posts: 9
    yeah breath or.... Animal, man he flips out on that one...
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    JulienJulien Posts: 2,457
    the bass on dirty frank is great too...
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    Cropduster84Cropduster84 Posts: 1,283
    Inside Job.....some sweet bass on that intro....


    I also love his sound on Save You, the way it just cuts through.....

    Present Tense too.....
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    JulienJulien Posts: 2,457
    Cropduster84 wrote:
    Inside Job.....some sweet bass on that intro....


    I also love his sound on Save You, the way it just cuts through.....

    Present Tense too.....
    yes, save you has a great bass line too. I like the bass sound on riot act.
    the bass line in "all those yesterdays" is simple but works well.
    So many others...
    When I began to play the bass, I was impressed by Fleas' basslines. Now that I play since 12 years, I prefer, by far, Jeff's way of playing.
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    corduroidcorduroid Posts: 293
    Niko80 wrote:
    ... Jeff had a groovy side that seems to have disappeared with Dave A.

    cool observation

    I was thinking WMA when I first saw the thread title (though clearly that's not his best) and Niko you're right, the two of them really locked on that whole album.
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    Cropduster84Cropduster84 Posts: 1,283
    Julien wrote:
    yes, save you has a great bass line too. I like the bass sound on riot act.
    the bass line in "all those yesterdays" is simple but works well.
    So many others...
    When I began to play the bass, I was impressed by Fleas' basslines. Now that I play since 12 years, I prefer, by far, Jeff's way of playing.


    Same here, I play bass too and far prefer Jeff to Flea, sometimes less is more and Jeff is much more of a 'feel' player, which I greatly admire.....
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    JulienJulien Posts: 2,457
    Cropduster84 wrote:
    Same he sometimes less is more and Jeff is much more of a 'feel' player, which I greatly admire.....
    well said.
    Flea has some good stuff but it's maybe too technical and the melody isn'"t always there.
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    South of SeattleSouth of Seattle West Seattle Posts: 10,708
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    rhinomagicrhinomagic Charlottesville, VA Posts: 2,549
    djerdap wrote:
    When Habit and Present Tense explode, Jeff is the baddest motherfucker.

    I don't have much of an opinion because I haven't really thought it through yet, but I love the way you put yours.

    Great stuff!

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    Do The Evolution is his best non-work ;)
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    dangerboydangerboy Posts: 1,569
    go


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    JordyWordyJordyWordy Posts: 2,257
    Julien wrote:
    well said.
    Flea has some good stuff but it's maybe too technical and the melody isn'"t always there.

    me 3. made the same move to loving jeffs basslines after Flea, they fill out the music so well.

    some of the most simple and hauntingly heavy ones are the Daughter tags and Crown Of Thorns...

    the "why would you want to hurt me?" part of Animal, where jeff literally smacks the shit out of his 4 strings at once is brilliant aswell. Fat & Heavy.

    Brother & Why Go are standouts for me

    Hail Hail, PushMePullMe, and Faithfull are good ones too
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    Niko80Niko80 Posts: 1,563
    corduroid wrote:
    cool observation

    I was thinking WMA when I first saw the thread title (though clearly that's not his best) and Niko you're right, the two of them really locked on that whole album.

    Well said! Dave A and Jeff really shines together on vs.
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    rhcpjam1029rhcpjam1029 Posts: 1,956
    Niko80 wrote:
    I really like what Jeff did in rats! Jeff had a groovy side that seems to have disappeared with Dave A.

    Ditto.
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    12345AGNST112345AGNST1 Posts: 4,906
    My favorite is definately why go. They played that song sooooo well this past tour, especially jeffs intro mith matts drumming. Inside job's bassline is a complete standout, you wouldn't think a song like that would have such a melodic bass line but it does.
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    Cropduster84Cropduster84 Posts: 1,283
    12345AGNST1 wrote:
    My favorite is definately why go. They played that song sooooo well this past tour, especially jeffs intro mith matts drumming. Inside job's bassline is a complete standout, you wouldn't think a song like that would have such a melodic bass line but it does.


    Agreed.....


    Jeff bass line is killer on Inside Job.....
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    wash_wash_ Posts: 1,073
    Breakerfall...love it. Present tense must be the fav though.

    This thread gives me an idea for a new playlist :D !!!!
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    BrokenGlassBrokenGlass Posts: 298
    I love the bass in Faithfull. During the verse parts, Jeff is playing a really cool counter-melody, and then when the heavy part comes crashing in, he provides the bottom for stone and mike's guitar parts. Great music.

    I also agree with Inside Job - love the way he runs up and down the neck in that song.
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    SnakeSnake Posts: 2,605
    I like Go, Why Go, and Porch. All badass :cool:
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    FedericoFederico Posts: 7,916
    all above mentioned plus Hail Hail live during the last tours...maybe since matt is in the band....
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    dannydanny Posts: 2,270
    Brendan Adcock wrote:
    Just listening to No Code the other day and took note of Jeffs work in Present Tense. Amazing Stuff. What though would be his best work? Anyone have any thoughts? We all know the opening to Jeremy is made of legend but what are his other highlights?


    present tense also my favourite song!!!!!!!!!!
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    12345AGNST112345AGNST1 Posts: 4,906
    I know I already gave my 2 cents but is jeff honestly a great bassist? I'm only saying this because I dont play bass so i wouldn't really know. I mean, I never looked at PJ as a type of band that should have a good bassist. Sure there are a good few songs that have great bass lines but are any of them any hard to play?

    PS: I don't mean to say hes bad in anyway at all.
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    JulienJulien Posts: 2,457
    12345AGNST1 wrote:
    I know I already gave my 2 cents but is jeff honestly a great bassist? I'm only saying this because I dont play bass so i wouldn't really know. I mean, I never looked at PJ as a type of band that should have a good bassist. Sure there are a good few songs that have great bass lines but are any of them any hard to play?

    PS: I don't mean to say hes bad in anyway at all.
    he's not an awesome bassist, he doesn't play technical stuff, but he really feels the music, plays groovy riffs, which is the real role of a bassist in a band. That said, I think Jeff is a great bassist.
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    Rhinocerous SurpriseRhinocerous Surprise Posts: 4,423
    12345AGNST1 wrote:
    I know I already gave my 2 cents but is jeff honestly a great bassist? I'm only saying this because I dont play bass so i wouldn't really know. I mean, I never looked at PJ as a type of band that should have a good bassist. Sure there are a good few songs that have great bass lines but are any of them any hard to play?

    PS: I don't mean to say hes bad in anyway at all.

    He knows when to hold the beat, when to show off, and when not to play at all. Puts him ahead of most bassists already.
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    wash_wash_ Posts: 1,073
    Personally, I'd prefer a bit more bass from Jeff. It's not that often where I can easily hear Jeff on the album, so i'd love more solo bass lines.


    Just have to say, this thread got me listening to PJ after quite a long break. Thanks for that :)
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