Thanks to viewer Chris for the great catch at 13:52! On "Mystery" the bass ALTERNATES between hitting the last 16th note (bar 2) and the downbeat (bar 5), and in the verse it always happens on the downbeat. I fixed it in the downloadable PDF. I think I maybe had the Manhattan Transfer version in my head when writing this down. It's the LITTLE things that make the BIG grooves!

@mrflynn01

2 жыл бұрын

I was a studio rat at Sound Suite where the Anita recorded along with Chapter 8. Check this out. kzread.info/dash/bejne/imSbr5tuZM3TZbQ.html

@madmaximilian518

2 жыл бұрын

Wow...I really like your videos but the tons of useless spam is just unbearable bro!!!!

@mrflynn01

2 жыл бұрын

@@madmaximilian518, what do you mean?

The "Rapture" album was what me and my buddy called a "drop-in". With most cds/albums/tapes at the time you always asked "which song to play?", with Rapture you just "dropped it in" and whatever played was the jam.

@michaelgottlieb9083

2 жыл бұрын

TrueThat

@Lovejazz01

Жыл бұрын

🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

@alfrednawrocki8061

8 ай бұрын

Detroit music in my opinion has always been the best!!! Love Anita Baker!!!! Being born and raised and started playing a Fender p bass when I was 16 kinda makes me prejudice to DETROIT!!!

I was 13 and my sister was 7 when this album dropped, and we listened to it more than my mom probably did. A BEAUTIFUL, classy record.

The musicians of Rapture played together on the record to create a masterpiece. I still listen to this record on a regular basis.

This is a great recording for all bassist's to learn "how to play the right part, the right way, for the song". When this album was released, Miss Baker booked two performances near my hometown almost a year apart. I went to both as I was enamored with the songs, her voice, and how she commanded the audience with her stage presence. Both shows were jaw dropping fantastic. This was great, Paul. Keep up the good work!

That album was INCREDIBLE. I was mesmerized and enamoured by this classic... OMG! That VOICE 🎶🎤

Rapture is an incredible album. Gives me chills every time. Michael J Powell is a legend. Great vid!

I had no idea Jimmy Haslip was on this , need to revise this lp asap

I’m so glad someone is showing love to this album. So underrated.

Haslip solo on Brother to Brother by Gino V. Whoa...

I always thought Ready Freddie was the Bassist on Sweet Love, till I googled the credits and found David Washington. There's very little information about him unfortunately. Check out the song Mystery by Anita Baker, it's why I googled in order to find out who the Bassist was. He's BAD! Been So Long.... Jimmy Haslip! What a Bass line 🔥 Greetings from Uganda 🇺🇬 👊🏿🖤

The bassline on "Mystery" is a treasure. It is the first thin that I thought of when I saw this clip appear. And pou ki sa while I didn't know that Rod Temperton wrote the song I was not surprised?

Anita Baker is so wonderful, and this album is amazing!

YES!!! Haslip on the bass. I've loved the Yellowjackets since the late 70s

Jimmy Haslip is “THE” Best on this album !!! 🔥

Love that neck pup slap tone on 365! I think I'm gonna write a tune called "neck pup slap"

another truly fantastic episode my dude - incredible that these episodes aren't more well known by the wider bass community - thanks for educating and inspiring

@pdbass

3 жыл бұрын

🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

@michaelgottlieb9083

2 жыл бұрын

@@pdbass So true So true So True!!! That track by Roy Ayers "Running Away" had me sweating bullets trying to work it out with the right timing and tempo kicked my butt... but I got it down. And the exercise/process of learning it noticeably improved my playing. I now use that bass line and play along with that track as warmup to keep my chops up and to strengthen my hands. Thank you Brother PDbass....

Fledgling bass player here--I mean literally just took my first one out of the box and I can't believe that you just unlocked why "Been So Long" is my favorite song on the Rapture album. It came out when I was in elementary school, and it's been a long time since I was such a wee lass LOL. What a feeling to still discover new things to love about this album after listening to it for over 30 years. I can't wait to learn and become skilled enough to play all of these.

Seeing her live was a major highlight of my life.

@aaliyahlee91

11 ай бұрын

I agree!! My boyfriend surprised me with tickets this past February in New Orleans for our anniversary, and it was the best gift I have ever received! Anita live is phenomenal!🤌🏽✨

@originalman01

11 ай бұрын

@@aaliyahlee91Wow that’s lovely, he sounds like a good man. Hope to find a good woman that would appreciate a gift like this someday.

@aaliyahlee91

11 ай бұрын

@@originalman01 thank you!❤️ I believe you will! 🫂

On Her live concert Dvd, ya got saxophonist Gerald Albright holding down the low end, he was her touring bassist during that period, homie nasty on the bass too

this album was everything to me ...

That lovely talented lady quite literally makes me weak in the knees when she sings! 😊❤

Fantastic analysis of the album brother. I got the album in 86' and still one of my all time favourites. Impeccable musicianship across the board. Love your enthusiasm Chris. Keep up the great work. Maybe do a bass dive on Off The Wall? ✌️ & ❤️ from Ireland 🇮🇪

I seen Anita in concert at the Hollywood Bowl and was blown away by her performance. Anita will always have a special place in my heart and the reason why I will forever love Mia.

I've listened to this album 1000 times. You've managed to point out so many great tidbits and nuances! Thanks for such a fresh and informative perspective.

This woman has been in my life and still is and always will be…. Every song in this album is a masterpiece. Thank you for the backstory.

Caught in the Rapture is possibly one of the BEST SONGS EVER! It'll stand up to any song. I doubt I'm the only one feeling like this. Might I add from start to finish each track is a HOT BANGAH💥🔥

I'm a guy in my 30s but this album is so dear to me, especially You Bring Me Joy and Caught In The Rapture got a lot of spins by a now-defunct local 90s radio station here in Greece, good memories man. Also, big shoutout to Anita Baker for being my gateway artist to the Perrí sisters' Tradewinds album!

Yep I have this album too. Every song is a masterpiece. Although, 'Same Ole Love', 'No One In The World', and '...Rapture' - I remember making a very short cassette tape with just these three songs on that I would re-play repeatedly for days on end. Thanks Paul. From The Bottom series is awesome 👍🏼

this was cool. I Love Anita Baker! Detroit all day. She was always playing in the house where I grew up❤❤❤

"Please love your neighbor" Thank you for that reminder 🌞

I really enjoyed this lesson. This is a superb album, just filled with memories I mostly don’t want to remember. Lol

Thanks so much my friend for all of the great information regarding this album especially the different bass players involved. I was fortunate to see Ms Baker perform this album live. The bass player that was with her was Bobby Watson of Rufus fame. And check this out Ms Anita Baker was the opening act for Frankie Beverly & Maze. It was at the Wiltern Theater in Los Angeles. I can still feel like vibe of that concert. Priceless!!!!

@junior50ify

2 жыл бұрын

Wow, I can only imagine the vibe flowing through that place with those two performing!!

I was never a bass player but I had learned many of these lines by ear when the album first came out. They are so wonderful I keep coming back to them. I am studying bass now and your transcriptions are really helping to expand my appreciation and understanding of the work. Thanks so much.

Jimmy Haslip is also one of my favorite bass players because he played with The Yellowjackets. My favorite!

My gosh. This record is burned into my soul. Thank you so much for this. Oh, and I love you for the "don't stop yourself from singing along".

I met the touring bassist for Anita back then at a music store. Cool and polite and patient man

I love this 😀 bass for life. Hahaha Rick Brennan from CHANGE and Composite Truth Band N Philly love always. Love her ❤️ 333.Rick

I saw her perform this Live @ Radio City Music Hall when it first came out. I had her debut solo album , fell in love with her. When I saw her live I was amazed to see the bassist playing the sax solo on “You give me joy”, Mr Gerald Albright. Her band was killer ! And of course the bass work is phenomenal. Thanks for the review.

ANITA BAKER IS NUMBER 4 ON MY TOP TEN FEMALE SINGERS OF ALL TIMES AFTER,CHAKA KHAN AT # ONE,ARETHA FRANKLIN AT # TWO AND WHITNEY HOUSTON AT # THREE.I LOVE ME SOME ANITA BAKER'S MUSIC.💋💋💋💋💋

😎👍 20:20... Thank you for the words.

Mind blown!!!! I’m a huge Yellowjackets fan…I had no idea he played on this album. Also had NO idea that Anita covered Mystery! Keep it coming, man! I had a chance to see her concert…even had the tickets… but a huge snow storm hit that night, I mean huge, so I ended up not going 😭

@divingchicago

2 жыл бұрын

Unfortunately, you missed a huge opportunity. I heard her in Atlanta at the Fox.

The whole series is brilliant. Congratulations and thank you very much!

@pdbass

3 жыл бұрын

Thank YOU for watching! More to come.

Complete classic album and songs . Have this lp but haven’t played it in years. This was smack bang in the middle of the 1980s when synth bass and drum machines were everywhere so I loved this lp because of the instruments . Particularly the bass

@sheilaharris289

2 жыл бұрын

How do you feel about Tommy Debarge and Verdine White?

@mikebassy

2 жыл бұрын

@@sheilaharris289 verdine white is a very naughty boy ha ha , but seriously he is such a huge part of the 1970s with all the classic EWF tracks . His bass playing is superb. He has written huge chapters in the book of bass . Tommy Debarge is part of the group Debarge ? I admit to not being totally aware of his work but will look him up right now here on KZread. Verdine defined a soul funk bass style

@mikebassy

2 жыл бұрын

A little bit later and I just heard There will never be by Switch . Saw Tommy Debarge playing his precision bass on soul train. Sounds great.

Jimmy Hasslip is amazing and he worked with the INCREDIBLE guitar player and composer Allan Holdsworth.

YOU ARE AMAZINGLY AWESOME. AND BEAUTIFUL. SUCH A GREAT INSTRUCTOR

This is amazing work.Tons of history that's been reinvigorated. Love it

I’m so glad you were in my recommendations! I love the history and the honor you give to the musicians on all the music we’ve loved so much. This episode is definitely a favorite.

One of my all time favorite albums. So classy. Had this next to my Chaka Khan albums which were next to my Johnny Cash, Pretenders, Duran Duran and Megadeth and Vivaldi albums lol. Love all types of music

"Love your neighbor" , great words to end a great video. Thank you Sir!

Rod Temperton - HEATWAVE!!!

ALL of this music sounded like 100 times better while in love for the first time...in 1986.

I love this album too, so many great songs and some great bass lines too!! 😙👍

Found this video randomly. One of my all time favorite albums but i'd never really paid attention to the bass before. This vid really sparked new love for the album but also basslines in general! much appreciated!

Dammm! I got goose bumps listening to the rapture part!!! Wayyy to Funky!!!

When I was a kid my mom has this on tape and used to play it. Which is odd because she wasn’t a big R&b fan. I got a copy on vinyl at a garage sale a couple years ago. I’m from chicago and I always thought it was cool Anita was from Detroit because I have some warped sense of connection among people from the Midwest the fill in the 5th bar is so iconic and if you broke both my arms I’d still play air bass if I hear it. Great video man

Love these! I also love the 1/2 time feel comment/playing on the 1st track. Long notes & short notes, too. The Haslip groove is killer with or without the chords! "Mystery" is such a great tune. RIP, Mr. Temperton. Nathan East on The Manhattan Transfer version..."Spice Of Life" (also Temperton) from that same album is great.

Freddie Washington, legend. Appreciate this. Can you delve into Cedric Napoleon’s playing at the tender age of 16 with the other legends of Pieces of a Dream. Best bass player from the 80s for my money.

I’m so glad you highlighted this album. I’m also thankful that Rich Brown turned me on to your channel! Freddie on “Sweet Love” is one of my favorite lines ever. Just beautiful and strong. Thank you again!

Ready Freddy! Top of the list for sure!

Love it, Love it Hay, see if you can get Into some earth wind & fire

L'ho ascoltato alla nausea, l'ho suonato con le mie bands. Piccolo capolavoro.

Wow, I didn't know Dionne sung 'No One In the World' thanks

Hey Paul. Greetings from Sydney! I was lucky enough to find your channel and really enjoyed your 'deep dive' into the talent that played on this amazing album. The funny thing is before I stumbled onto your enjoyable and insightful 'The bassists of Rapture' everytime I listened to the album my subconscious always focused on the bass lines! They truly are of the highest quality. I originally got into the album in 1986 and have listened to it many many times over the years and never tire of it. For what its worth I had a lengthy career in the music industry here in Sydney and I've heard a lot of great music. Anita Bakers 'Rapture' is up there with the best. Thanks for putting this great video together.

@pdbass

3 жыл бұрын

Thank YOU for watching! Comments like this keep me going!

@CLK500COUPE

3 жыл бұрын

@@pdbass Its a pleasure mate, follow your dreams always!

You are appreciated Man!!! Keep ‘em comin!!!

Couldn’t agree with you more! Always appreciated the musicianship! Thanks for giving all the players/talent credit for putting together an album that truly transcends time.

Awesome, thanks for sharing!

Thanks bro. Your channel has given me new songs, perspectives and better appreciation for our fellow low-enders. There are albums I grew up with which you can do From the Bottom: Manhattan Transfer's "Mecca for Moderns", Sergio Mendes' "Sergio Mendes" 1983. Neil Stubenhaus - I've heard in gospel records. Awesome bass player.

Thanks for another great lesson!

Very nice analysis.

This was a great video, super relaxed and very knowledgable. Thanks.

First time listening. Thank you for the spectacular tour through an amazing album!

Wooooooow!!! A great episode!!! Going to add this album to my playlist!!! Thank you fro bringing it to my attention!!

Fantastic video analysis

So much great information. My new favorite site.

Another superb video, Great playing too 👍

Thank you! Anita is always on rotation. Love your content.

@pdbass

3 жыл бұрын

She's in a class all her own--and her music speaks at many levels. Glad to meet another fan. Thanks for watching!

Great album. Great video. Great job!

I love this channel!!

Another great important video my big brotha

Great video of one of my favorite records and favorite singers ever

Thorough and thoughtful analysis of a beautiful classic album. Well done!

Wonderful class!! I'm very thankful for the time you spent to build it. Thank you very much!!!!

Thanks man Awesome!

Yeah you kill this one love , and a lot of help breaking down these song . I’m not that good on bass but I’m working at it

Great series, Paul!

Very well done.

Man, I have just discovered your videos and subscribed. It is what I have been looking for all this time and thanks for posting all of this great videos.

Man, I love this album, Paul and your detailed description of the tracks is so valuable and thanks for sharing this!

Your channel is awesome.

Much Appreciation to You

Really dig your analysis of albums and the bass players on there.

One of the two ladies who when performing I thought were singing directly to me. The other, last but not least, the great Chaka Chan. I love them both immensely! 💕💕

This album was one of my go to tutorials as a new bassist learning by ear. Especially Been So Long and Mystery. Looooved to stretch myself and when I got it, oh my. Fabulous fabulous record.

THANKS SO MUCH!!!!!!

Another great highlight! This cd has lived in my car for more than 15 years. It was always a "bass" album to me (although I admittedly assumed for years I was listening to Nathan East playing a 5 string on everything; I was flabbergasted when I eventually got around to reading the sleeve). Love these backstories!

This is a fantastic offering

Another great one Paul! What a classic album with the most incredible vocalist Anita Baker! I really love how you pointed out the importance of space in making something funky. You did your homework on this one, kudos!

Some Ol' Love, the second best for me on the album.

haven't even watched yet, but I'm psyched for this one! love this album