I read an interview where Paul was asked who his favorite bass player was and his answer was “Me. I think I can say that?” I always loved that answer

@awubutfilmsab

2 жыл бұрын

He was always a bit narcissistic

@armand2615

2 жыл бұрын

@@awubutfilmsab can u blame him? Man's perfect

@itamarbushari88

2 жыл бұрын

@@armand2615 that's right

@monsieurcommissaire1628

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah, he can say that.

@monsieurcommissaire1628

2 жыл бұрын

@@awubutfilmsab - Gosh, is that your professional diagnosis? Oh...wait...are you one of them internet goblins or gnomes or whatever they call them fellers that like to say stuff that gets folks all riled up?

What an ear this guy has for distinguishing the nuances of bass tones.

@donaldcarpenter5328

3 жыл бұрын

He is a master bass player himself.

Loved the Beatles bass guitar sound. Paul is an outstanding bass player.

@natureandphysics403

3 жыл бұрын

Have you seen his playing style on the "I Am the Walrus" film? He just lays it out casual.

I miked a drum set like that, and when I was mixing, a drummer friend happened to stop by, and he had George Harrison with him. No lie. As they listened, the reactions were palpable. George loved the sound (it was on a drum kit) but I had no idea at that time that Geoff Emerick used a similar routine. On bass. Thank you for a very refreshing look at recording history!

@jonathanlafrance8643

2 жыл бұрын

Wow!!!! What a story!

@randalclarke5487

6 күн бұрын

Riiiiiiight 😂

I actually think Paul is one of the best bassists of all time. He's such a mammoth talent in every way, people sometimes forget to mention just how good a bassist his is.

@HBSuccess

3 жыл бұрын

Just in general one of the greatest musical talents who has ever graced the planet. Really tough to describe his, or the Beatles’ in general, impact, other than go to the most remote place on our planet.. tribal places where modern society had not really happened yet, and the people these WILL KNOW Beatles music and WILL want you to sing along with them.

@JohnMorris-ge6hq

3 жыл бұрын

James Jamerson , Carl Kaye and Geddy Lee are considered the best. John Entwhitsle of the Who was the first to bring the Rock bass out as a lead instrument.

@kenschroeder9283

3 жыл бұрын

It's all subjective. Quincy Jones thought Paul was a terrible bass player. But the final product asnd it's success are the final word. i had some Japanese basses from the 60's that had a foam arm mute that you could engage. Sounded alot like that, of course the pickups and general quality of the bass were terrible but someone at Teisco picked up on the fact that the muted sound was a "Feature". In my studio i'll sometimes mic the bass amp. I have a couple of the Fender White bassmans. If the guiutar players aren't using them the bass players will. I get more of them but Brian Setzer buys them all up. They're wonderful. Just a straight ahead amp. A bit under powered for bass but if the band isn't loud they're fine. Listen to James Jamerson. He had that sound to, never changed his strings unless they broke, played thru an Ampeg 30 watt fliptop. Played on 80% of the hits of the 60's.

@JonHop1

3 жыл бұрын

Completely opinion, but Paul was a MUSICIAN and well-studied. Reason he could play so many instruments well. His attack of the bass was completely different to a traditional "bassist", which is what made his bass playing great, and the Beatles sound unique. Similar with Keith Moon of the drums in their completely different approach to their instrument. In terms of skillset on the bass? Not really "best" in my humble opinion, but a fantastic and wonderful bassist all the same.

@silverfr3ak

3 жыл бұрын

Away from me try to diminish a great player (I’ve been working hard to be better at guitar), but Paul is such an amazing artist and songwriter, that his bass playing tends to be always seem as a tool to a greater talent, which is his music.

my brain changed when I listened to Revolver on LP with headphones. Holy Tone. Holy. Tone. Bass. Love it.

@jvh8806

3 жыл бұрын

I use the Koss HV 1As - almost a religious experience !

@SoWhat.BigDeal.

3 жыл бұрын

That's a major point... so much is lost by the equipment we all normally use. You got to listen in an ideal situation. That must have been great!

@overjoyous

Ай бұрын

Listen to Magical Mystery Tour with a good sound system. Some of Pauls' best bass work, in my opinion. The title track, Your Mother Should Know, Penny Lane, Baby You're A Rich Man, All You Need Is Love. Great tone on that record!

So good to hear a bass that sounds like a damn BASS. Well done!

I'm surprised I never noticed how busy Paul's bass parts could get. You never get the feeling he's overplaying on the records.

@DailyBrusher

3 жыл бұрын

It's where you put it, right?

@dereksimon5396

3 жыл бұрын

Yes he could get pretty busy at times but it always served the song. Rain and the end of She’s So Heavy come to mind

@jbognap

3 жыл бұрын

He was a guitar player 🤣

@G8GT364CI

3 жыл бұрын

McCartney is a very tasteful player, you can get away with a lot of stuff if you're good, look at Jamerson's lines.

@sp1midholm

3 жыл бұрын

@@G8GT364CI In several interviews, Paul has said he was greatly influenced by Jamerson, although back in the early 60's he didn't know his name as Motown didn't credit individual musicians on their records. It was only when Marvin Gaye recorded What's Going On that James Jamerson got a credit on the record.

One of the best bass players ever, Sir Paul.

@unklefester1980

3 жыл бұрын

Yes Sir, Pauls playing slices across all Genres of music. His techniques are great in Jazz.

Man. I was straight up lost in that song along with that bass groove. So good. Then all of a sudden, the volume dropped, you started talking again, and I realized my trip had come to an end.

"Paul-muting" . Great video! Thanks!

@SoyaIvansOficial

3 жыл бұрын

He is not muting the rickenbacker has that thing in the strings has the foam you just need to unscrew and the foam come up

@bonnerscott5374

3 жыл бұрын

@@SoyaIvansOficial Oh yeah, I didn't know that? same with the 40003S JETGLO bass9(see how I put it in capitals to make the bass BIGGER) lol

@andypearce5537

3 жыл бұрын

That is funny!!!! 👍🤣

@SoyaIvansOficial

3 жыл бұрын

@@bonnerscott5374 if you play or have a rickenbacker have the foam in the bridge

@SoyaIvansOficial

3 жыл бұрын

@@bonnerscott5374 check my videos with my Beatles song am not muting with my palm the foam inside the rickenbacker does it

That Sgt.Pepper bass tone is stunning

One of Jimmy Page's favorite sayings about studio mic technique is "distance creates depth." He was also fond of keeping mics at a good distance from an amp or drums to capture some ambience and a sense of roominess.

My favourite bass part of any Beatles song are the two notes either side of the first verse (i.e. notes 4 and 5 in the entire song) in "roll uuuuup" on Magical Mystery Tour. You listen and each note is accompanied by a very subtle click and echo which I absolutely love and can't get enough! I don't know why but it's something that's totally intrigued me since I was 15.

@allenf.5907

3 жыл бұрын

Really from Rubber Soul onward - you're listening to the bass.

McCartney was a master on the bass. One of the very best, such interesting bass lines which stood out without hogging the show.

@bishlap

3 жыл бұрын

have to agree... was too young to realize how good Paul was when I was a boy in '64, but by the time I was 15, WHAM, I heard things like "LET ME ROLL IT/HEART LIKE A WHEEL" and could not avoid hearing THAT BASS. From then on all I heard was Paul's bass. Keep in mind that I really disliked "WINGS."

@jerryc8978

3 жыл бұрын

Is.

@user-qt5eh9wb7g

3 жыл бұрын

Not bad for a guitar player! Lol. I also find Paul's lines really interesting. Tracks like Rain are among my favorite bass tracks.... I also thought John Paul Jones played some really great lines. My two favorite mainstream bassists.

@juanpabloski501

3 жыл бұрын

@@jerryc8978 I said the same thing. I mean, he is still alive and rockandrolling

@qwargy

3 жыл бұрын

@@bishlap There were good bass lines in some Wings songs.

DI and ambient mic - blend the two into something beautiful. Indeed! That room blossomed with sound. The Beatles worked their magic and Emerick made it shine.

@samburkes7552

3 жыл бұрын

Yes, a great synergistic effort on all concerned!!

McCartney is a fabulous bass player for several reasons. First are his wonderfully inventive bass lines, which are rhythmically and harmonically outstanding. Second is something very difficult that only the best bass players like Paul can do: not only invent great bass lines, but then sing lead vocals or harmonies while playing them. Third are his combined skills on bass, guitar, and piano, all of which he plays at a virtuoso level and are integrated together in anything he does. Fourth ---- he's a total musical genius!

Love this. I always loved the way the bass sounds on Beatles records. I't's interesting to hear how it was created. Love seeing your studio. I'm not a musician but it looks like it would be a place musicians would like to work in.

@BoulevardRecording

3 жыл бұрын

I’m a musician too and it’s just a warm room. Not intimidating, comfy like someone’s house. I really cherish that aspect of the room

@stephenfiore9960

3 жыл бұрын

The bass often comes through loud and clear even on the cheapest speakers.

I find Pauls playing style very unique compared to how I learned to play bass, so it's always strange to hear his bass parts isolated, but he blends so well with the rest of the band.

@SuperMisteryMan01

3 жыл бұрын

His bass playing is something I always thought of how his lines just walk amongst the track and really bring a lot to it compared to what you may be hearing if not paying attention to his bass

@James-eg3nf

3 жыл бұрын

He plays bass the "wrong" way by using his thumb and index finger pretty much as a fat pick and doing a lot of palm-muting. I think this is because he taught himself to play. I play bass exactly the same way because I also taught myself, so this may be a common way self-taught bassists play. I have tried playing the "right" way (finger method) and I simply don't like it nor do I get that thumping sound I love so much. I say "wrong" and "right" because there is NO wrong or right way to play bass, but some gatekeepers and elitist jerks will tell you otherwise. In fact, in the 60s it was common to play bass with a pick (which I occasionally do) before the finger and slap methods were commonly adopted.

@honkytonkinson9787

3 жыл бұрын

@@James-eg3nf I didn’t mean so much his technique, or playing style, since that muted picking was common, though being left handed probably did have some impact on his unique sound. I mean that his rhythms were either unorthodox or straight quarter notes. Rhythmically kind of boring but melodically in outer space. His bass lines are so pleasing and intuitive but interesting at the same time. That’s what I meant by the isolated bass tracks sound weird, because I’d be playing something different, but with the whole band Paul’s bass clicks in like part of a jigsaw puzzle and the picture is completed.

@dashphonemail

3 жыл бұрын

@@James-eg3nf I'm pretty sure some players have been using their thumb like a paddle, along with palm muting, as a way to get that round, thumpy sound ever since the electric bass was invented. I'm self taught and do the same thing so you might be on to something though. I don't like much high end on bass either. I like bass to sound...bassy. Good tone comes from your hands, not eq knobs.

@samburkes7552

3 жыл бұрын

@@James-eg3nf Well, I learned to play "fingers-style" on a mid-60's Hofner 500s/1,, Violin bass like Pauls, only "righty"..Then I learned to play with a pick, as needed, for the sound..BTW, the Hofner is trashed. .needs extensive restoration work..May not be worth it, tho it is vintage..

That Boulevard Studio has a Beautiful Room. I work out of the biggest room in Central California (Maximus Media - Fresno) and I love Big Rooms. Harkens back to the Golden Era of Recording - The Romance of it all. Thank you for the video. It's fun and informative.

For a lay person, what an absolute eyeopener. Alot went over my head, but what I did understand.....just great.

God, that acoustic guitar intro.. so spot on. The entire track is very well done. Hats off.

Your friendly, yet fanatical attention to detail is commendable - to day the least!

@SoWhat.BigDeal.

3 жыл бұрын

Well, to morrow never knows. 😜

.And I thought it was all just great "Music"! Fascinating - from a non muso, Quite magic really - I acknowledge the depths of your skills and the music created all those years ago. Thank you.

@samburkes7552

3 жыл бұрын

Yes, he m0st certainly is!! Loads of talent in that gentleman!!

Thanks for taking the time to share your knowledge on this and other recording techniques that may otherwise be lost arts. Keep on sharing.

Love it. Interesting and very nice playing, too. Thank you!

I'm an old Beatles fan from way back. Best band of all time and history will agree with me. Always loved he way Paul comes in on "Paperback Writer".

@damagecontrol60

3 жыл бұрын

Before the marvelous Leland Sklar’s rapid single note entry in “Dr. My Eyes”, Paul McCartney and the Ox (John Entwhistle of The Who, for the young’uns) were bouncing those beautiful “buppada-buppadahs” into MANY a tune ... including Paperback Writer : ). Love those guys...

@Bill_Jones.

Ай бұрын

So true. Listening to them on headphones is just musical candy to your ears.

The minute you started playing I knew you nailed it. That's the sound. Excellent work.

This is beyond awesome. Thank you for making this!

@randybackgammon890

3 жыл бұрын

Interesting?very awsome?😅

I love this recording space. Souch a funky live room!

after hearing abbey road for decades i came to realize what makes that album so great. paul`s bass playing and the tone they got when it was recorded all sounds magical.

I'm a bassist, not an engineer, but I enjoyed this video and learned a little technique from it. Thanks!

In the words of Michael Scott... "Why Don't You Explain This To Me Like I'm Five"

Fantastic. I love all the little details of the Beatles music and how it was recorded. Thanks for the insight!

Nothing more frustrating than trying to hear a bass part on my phone, lol!!! I will listen through real speakers later. :)

@Paulscottrock

3 жыл бұрын

Sounds amazing through my blue tooth

@samburkes7552

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah, and im almost deaf! Had to turn phone volume almost to "max"..

@donvape336

3 жыл бұрын

@@samburkes7552 And I still could barely hear it

@raynic1173

3 жыл бұрын

decent ear buds required...

@JohnMorris-ge6hq

3 жыл бұрын

LOL Maybe because cell phone speakers don't produce ANY BASS. bass is 2 notes below Middle c. 16 - 250 hz.

Man, this is just so exciting to watch, as an "inspired amateur" player! It makes me love the Beatles, and love you, and love music, and want to play music... No, man, I'm NOT on drugs, unless music is a drug!

This is a perfect technique for me to learn about today. I was just listening to Queens of the Stone Age's "Era Vulgaris" again this week, which is a VERY roomy album. I specifically noted the roomy sound of the bass on "Suture Up Your Future", and I've started playing around with room sounds on my bass tones and in my mixes. It can be such an interesting characteristic. Learning about how the Beatles captured, in essence, a similar sound back in '67 really reinforces this idea.

I played bass from 1968 through 1970. I always dug Paul's tone and wondered how he got it. I managed to find an old Rickenbacker bass collecting dust in a loft in a tiny music store. It had one massive pickup with a cover that was actually two U-magnets. I generally turned the tone control way down. It was a one of a kind instrument, I have fond memories of that.

@samburkes7552

3 жыл бұрын

Roger Furer, that's a very collectible instrument. Double horseshoe pickup motif ended yrs ago. Prob a very rare 4000..or 4001. Hang with it!!

@rogerfurer2273

3 жыл бұрын

@@samburkes7552 Ah well, I sold it to a friend who was my bass player for a time. He let it fall and cracked off the head. He was trying to get it repaired in L.A. in the late 70s and I lost track after that. Hope whoever has it now appreciates the treasure.

@samburkes7552

3 жыл бұрын

@@rogerfurer2273 Man, that's just really too, too bad. Lots of times headstock repairs are never really the same afterwards..Sorry.

So much great knowledge, experience and generosity shared here. Sent to my son who is a bass player. Keep- up the great work and sincere thanks.

Great Vid, I used to have a 64 Showman Head 85 watts of tube bliss! Your vids are spot on, great research , the right equiptment, and good ears... John G. from Bklyn, N.Y.

@samburkes7552

3 жыл бұрын

They're great old workhorse tube amps...like a Twin Reverb, no spkrs..

Most awesome, man...great example of explaining the findings in your research, and then demonstrating it...thanks for posting this video, and hope you and yours are doing great!

You realize that they also had someone play the bass parts on the lower keys of the piano. Bob Erin was producing the KISS record Destroyer and they were doing Detroit Rock City. Gene Simmons wasn't able to get the bass sound as deep and heavy as they wanted so Bob played the bass part on piano in the lower keys of the piano. Then as the piano was played back Gene played his bass over that part and it sounded hefty. Peter also got that huge drum sound by backing the mic up so it was right at the door of his room so it would echo. Anyways Bob said that is how Led Zeppelin and George Martin used to do things in the studio to get that HUGE sound.

@alleyonemusic

3 жыл бұрын

brian wilson doubled many beach boys bass parts with tack piano... m)

Can't get enough of these videos. Thank you so much for doing this man!

I don't know anything about Clay Blair, except that this video that I stumbled across makes it obvious that Clay has expert knowledge across multiple disciplines, aside from being a musician himself. Clay must have known what he wanted to do in life, from early childhood, and he stuck with it.

@BoulevardRecording

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you George that’s very kind

@scotthoyt8970

3 жыл бұрын

@@BoulevardRecording, you nailed it, man!

That was really fascinating. I would have liked to have heard the two tracks separately, though. Still a great video. Thanks Clay.

I absolutely love these videos of the gear used by the Beatles. This is specially good. He nails it. The amp, mic, bass, the compressor...even the room looks similar. I'd love to see a video from the other side: Paul McCartney playing a cheapo bass, through a crappy amp, recording into a 50 buck interface into a DAW. I bet the sound will be even closer.

@JohnMorris-ge6hq

3 жыл бұрын

Those REDD EMI all tube mixing boards contributed a lot to the sound. It is also the way he played the bass.

Beautiful vintage style studio; I can appreciate the old school finishes and ambiance. Great and informative video; thank you for sharing.

Thank you for this very interesting video! I must watch some more of your stuff. All the best from Finland!

i always asked engineers for a touch of reverb on the bass and they always told me i was crazy but i make my own records now and often add a touch. thanks for this video also the chandler gear is porno

@BoulevardRecording

3 жыл бұрын

Carol Kaye?? She had chamber on her bass on a lot of records it’s a great sound if done right

@James-eg3nf

3 жыл бұрын

I've always added a bit of the room reflection when I record bass, but just barely enough that you wouldn't even notice there's any reflection at all in the mix. It just adds a bit of depth that can't be replicated otherwise.

@tornadoalleystudios2283

3 жыл бұрын

If anyone says theres no reverb on bass get a new engineer. Sometimes in songs when its just bass and guitar adding some verb to the bass and not the guitar adds a very nice effect. The guitar stays warm n crisp but theres a tiny bit of verb underneath being held up with the bass. You could also double the guitar channels but then that adds another element ...

@klyvemurray

3 жыл бұрын

@@tornadoalleystudios2283 If using 'verb and vibrato on bass was good enough for the late great Chris Squire, then it be good enough for me!! :D Edit: Liked & subbed!

@evankeal

3 жыл бұрын

I have noticed reverb does more to a sound than add an ambience trail. It can affect the tone of an instrument not counting any trail.

Part of what made Paul's bass lines so great was his chord progressions. By going in and out of different keys he set up a great bass line. Even if he had just root 5th his way through a song it would be cool because of the chord progression.

@unklefester1980

3 жыл бұрын

George Martin no doubt was a great teacher for the lads and Paul was a very quick and talented study. and if the Beatles were not enough for Mr Martin along came the Moodies.

Sitting back, thoroughly enchanted and intrigued by your marvelous knowledge and performances. Great stuff, Clay. "Palm muting," of course. Reminds me of listening to "SPLHCB" for the first time back in 1967 to sounds unlike any 'ear candy' we had ever heard before. Amazing! THANK YOU!

Melodic and always tasty. Paul's bass playing was just brilliant.

Really enjoying these!! great stuff!!

Thank you for reminding me that Paul is truly the greatest bass player ever!!!!

I was sceptical at the start of this. Then you absolutely nailed it. Excellent work.Thanks for showing.

I adore this channel. Awesome work. Thanks for sharing. Good good stuff.

Commit to the sound... what an interesting concept. Bravo!

My Ears say..YOU NAILED it.

an exceptional video!! thank you my friend.

Great information. Thankyou so much. I always loved the bass sound on the Sergeant Pepper album.

Most of this makes sense and is historically enlightening. I think the heart of the Beatles was their song writing.

@BoulevardRecording

5 жыл бұрын

Geritopia definitely their songwriting. But the recording bits are a topic of interest to many. It’s why I got into recording

@snippletrap

4 жыл бұрын

Song writing and performances. They put tons of energy into everything.

@chipgaasche4933

3 жыл бұрын

Oh..you think so, huh, geritopia?? Lol

@Geritopia

3 жыл бұрын

@@chipgaasche4933 Yeah, well... Its just that they could have used other various types of cabinet/mic/compressor configurations and their songs would still shine... but buying all the tools and emulating it wont get you closer to being *like* them. I wouldn't mind the cash resources, however.

Apart from what I learned I just really enjoyed listening to that :)

Such gorgeous bass lines.

Super interesting series of videos.. thanks man!!

You nailed it man. I love that thump-y sound. Keep it simple and a little quirky. Makes for a more interesting recording. Combine with a imaginative Ringo beat and you can’t go wrong. Peace.

Thanks for the info Clay! And great playing as well, sounding like Paul!

Beautiful content! Thanks for doing this.

You are a fantastic bassist. This was a really interesting video to watch, love hearing about how the Beatles recorded.

Paul was amazing, left home when he was 16 to go to Germany I was such a mama‘s boy at 16, still am,, RiP mom,, not to mention he taught John how to play guitar, I once heard that Paul is the best bassist ever, I agree

@doitnowvideosyeah5841

3 жыл бұрын

John was taught tenor banjo by his Mom, Julia. Just adapt ed to six strings. Far as I know J and P taught eachother

@thenobullshtchannel8768

3 жыл бұрын

@@doitnowvideosyeah5841 yes Paul showed John the 6 string ,,

Listen to something written by George. Beautiful song but with Paul’s bass line made it very magical.

@Allan-et5ig

3 жыл бұрын

George later said he felt the line was in places, too busy.

fucking love everything about this - love that bit at the end, 'commit to something... ...this would be it and we would live with it." :D

That was fantastic. Thanks for the clinic.

Made my virus free day here , ty Clay!

I like how he emphasizes the P when he says ‘amp’, slow, smooth with just a touch of mustache.

Really digging these videos. Thanks!

Beautifully done. Nailed that tone. Very nice playing! Thank you. I wish I had your mixing skills:)

This actually sounds right according to the Rock Band isolations.

The sound McCartney gets in the Pepper session sounds to me like the style of bass you get on Pet Sounds the year before. Loved listening to your bass playing through the Rick.

Thanx for sharing your expert knowledge and mind-blowing Paul McCartney bass scales!!! Love it!!!

Fascinating, thanks so much... all that gear is just drool-worthy :)

thoroughly enjoyed listening to man that knows his Shite.....and has a fine tuned ear.

I use mic on cloth, a room mic in figure 8 and a mix of Di among other things. It gives lots of options.

Awesome video! Thanks for posting!

Really nailed the tone Clay! Appreciate the lesson.

you're amazing dude!!!

Regarding the muting, Carol Kaye had been doing that for years before... even on the 1963 record, Hal Blaine and the Young Cougars - Deuces, Roadsters and Drums. As we know one of Paul's influences was Brain Wilson.

@BoulevardRecording

5 жыл бұрын

Absolutely !! Paul definitely not the first to palm mute. Would be interesting to find out what came first. Palm muting or foam? Ive seen photos of Carol with foam as well. Think some Motown guys did that as well, Jamerson. Paul also a huge Jamerson fan !

@Kiekhaefer6

5 жыл бұрын

Boulevard Recording yes it would be interesting. Great sound. There are videos as well of people using the Ricky built in mute. Our bass player tried it but if it’s not set up right it’s starts sounding sitar-ish.

@blazeesq2000

5 жыл бұрын

Carol Cane used foam pads under and or below her bridge. She did not palm mute.

@jimmyhartmanbass

3 жыл бұрын

I feel like both Carol Kaye and Paul were trying to emulate that Jameson sound without knowing exactly what it was that created that tight low-mid THUMP that Jamerson’s “hook” index finger created. It makes sense that they’d use a pick and palm mute with flat wounds to get that tight thump but with more attack.

Yeah! God I love that sound. You get it perfect, with that beautiful little chirp/click from the pick when you palm mute. Thank you for this.

Clay: fantastic video. What a treat getting free pro studio/musician tutoring. The DI box is obviously devoid of any/all late arriving reflected energy. The closer is the mic to the cabinet the more it already mimics the primary effect of the DI box. If you intend to blend the DI box and a mic on the cabinet, unless you have a specific effect in mind, IMO spacing the mic provides more contrast between the two sources, thus providing more musical choices between the two sound effects for mixing.

Very interesting Especially how he got that sound off the Ricky

You've nailed it. No doubt.

Thanks for honoring one of the greats!

I am loving these videos, Clay.

@crnkmnky

3 жыл бұрын

*Mooooooot!* 🎹

Spot on, Brother. Drop that knowledge. Ya done your homework. Well done.

Paul sound.....Rick!!! Chris Squire sound....Rick!!! Thanks Paul, Chris and Rickenbacker !!!

Hi Clay! Nice to meet you. First video of yours I've seen. Thank you so much! This is really cool. Very informative. Putting in some quick clips from The Beatles is great editing. I don't understand EVERYTHING you talked about regarding the DI, but this is really cool. Going back and doing this investigative work, like checking out old photos from the studio, is very important for preserving and sharing music.

These Beatles videos are brilliant. This is spot on

It actually makes sense for the mic to be away from the bass amp. Because the bass guitar frequencies wavelength is longer so it can have room for some frequencies to fully oscillate. Interesting.

@basstastisch378

3 жыл бұрын

Slight disagreement here. I would say, when the mic is farer away from the speaker it gets more of the 'big picture' of the moving membrane frequency wise. But while the wave travels it makes no difference where the mic is positioned. It just passes the membrane of the mic wherever it is. What you get is more reflections from the room and off course some delay when the wave reaches the mic. 8 feet make approx. 7ms in delay.

@bry2k

3 жыл бұрын

​@@basstastisch378 Not to say Paul wasn't capable of being right in the pocket wherever he wanted to be - but, to your point re the 7ms - that also happens to be a nice little "lay back" amount to set the attack of the bass behind the attack of the kick drum and make them gel together nice and mellow. I worked with Leland Sklar on a few sessions and he was also very good at plopping the bass attack down right behind the kick for that laid back in-the-pocket feel. We used an old Ampeg tube amp (I forget the model), quite low volume, mic'd up with Telefunken 251's about 6 feet back and set to omni pickup.

@Remi-ob1qp

3 жыл бұрын

I think it was more to minimize a bit of the proximity effect, which is that the closer a microphone gets to a sound source like the speaker in the cabinet the prominent the low end response gets. By moving away you're giving more time for the bass frequencies to dissipate and get lost into the room/space which can means less work trying to balance the kick and bass low frequencies. EQ controls were very simple and limited in the 60s compared to now so big engineers really tried hard at the recording step to make sure it was easy to manage as they could realistically get.

@JohnMorris-ge6hq

3 жыл бұрын

For Paperback writer Geroge Martin close miked Paul's bass amp.

@johna8973

3 жыл бұрын

@@bry2k Paul was very Clever with Bass-Counterpart . notice how on Loads of Beatles recordings , the Bass could almost be playing a different Song 👍

Flat wound strings make a LOT of that sound.

@doitnowvideosyeah5841

3 жыл бұрын

Hardly ever hear/see a Ric 4000 series with flatwounds one it

@samburkes7552

3 жыл бұрын

Yessir, Ray, correct. After hearing Squires sound with Yes, every bassist/wannabe jumped on the RotoSound roundwound string bandwagon!!

@samburkes7552

3 жыл бұрын

@@doitnowvideosyeah5841 Very true, indeed!! Even P-basses, J-basses, etc..

@jamesromeyn8165

3 жыл бұрын

Joe Osbourne said he never changed the flat wound nylon strings on his Fretless Jazz Bass. He used a pick for the required transient effect; if he plucked without the pick one presumes the sound effect would be pretty dull. Listen to Simon and Garfunkel's "Save The Life Of My Child," "Bridge Over Troubled Water," and of course The Carpenter's "Superstar." If that's not heavenly bass, pray tell what is? It didn't hurt having Roy Halee for a producer.

@doitnowvideosyeah5841

3 жыл бұрын

@@samburkes7552 Hardly anyone uses flats anymore.

Nicely done. Thanks for sharing.

Damn bro, this is a great video you've done well, how I only found your channel now! Epic!