The Bass Sounds of Bootsy Collins | Reverb
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- Опубліковано 21 жов 2019
- Laying down groovy basslines for James Brown and Parliament-Funkadelic from his teen years on, bassist Bootsy Collins' name has been permanently seared into funk music history. Today, Jake Hawrylak is here at Reverb to show you how to play Bootsy's parts on "Soul Power" by James Brown, Parliament's "Give Up the Funk," Funkadelic's "Into You," and Bootsy's Rubber Band's "Bootzilla."
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"I'm here to talk to you about one of the best bassists of all time; Bootsy Collins."
Word.
*The Best.
Bootsy said that he started with a Silvertone guitar strung with bass strings, James Brown put up with that for a short while but then finally told him to "Get rid of the ruler on a cornflakes box."
So Brown offered to get him some new gear and asked him what he wanted to have. Bootsy, being young and full of it, went "I might as well name something really fancy, go big or go home!" and he replied "A Fender Jazz bass with the pearls in the neck and those big Ampeg Amplifiers which look like Giant refrigerators."
At which Brown smiled and said "Boy, I like your style, now let's get you that stuff shall we?"
Is there a book with this kind of stories?
@@swtoni4464 Look up the interviews he did with Bassplayer magazine over the years in which he mentions it.
sw toni Or check out Tales From The Tour Bus season 2 on HBO Go, it’s all about funk!
Love those Giant Refrigerators!
Zsolt Horváth - Queuing that up at once, I can never get enough Bootsy! THANKS for the lead!! 🤘🏼🎸❤️
I started playing the bass way back in 1977 after hearing Bootsy playing on Parliament's Mothership Connection album and on Bootsy's first album in 1976. Bootsy was my biggest influence for learning how to play the bass. I was also influenced by Bernard Edwards of Chic.
Those are 2 of the best
"BOOTSY! He's from Outer Space."
- Beavis
Truer words have never been spoken.
I met Bootsy and Patti Collins a couple years ago. What gracious and beautiful people they are. I was so honored they spoke to me and took a pic with me. Thank you Bootsy and Patti
Bootsy's greatest bass solo was on 'I'd Rather Be With You,' on his live show in 1976. He played through a fuzz box, and a Roland Space Echo. As you can tell, I am a Pfunk obsessed musician.
Off I go to listen! 🙂
@@hinteregions enjoy 🤘🏼 there's a few different ones and they're all good. Even the live in Japan in the 90s is amazing.
@@BSIII I saw the 1976 live and went for that. My main thought was, how did we (being I suppose 'alternative' types like me) in later decades think lead bass was so very novel? That there was a guitar solo played on the bass and I can't say I'd heard anything quite like it. So I am listening to Bootsy Collins this morning 😊
@@hinteregions imagine seeing it live for the first time in the 70s. Probably blew people's mind!
@@BSIII What with being born 1968 I can imagine and if I could make it 1958 I think I might. Back then we appreciated but also took for granted having our minds blown, now the free ride is over forever and we have just those few decades worth to do us for all time! Didn't see that coming!
If anyone cares to dig further into Bootsy Collins, “I’d Rather Be With You”, “Hollywood Squares”, and “She Jam(Almost Bootsy Show)” are some of my favorites.
I’d also suggest watching some live footage of him with his band, Bootsy’s Rubber Band, his James Brown era, and his stories from Tales from The Tour Bus show that was made by Mike Judge. He’s one of the realest.
Agreed. I'd rather be with you is a great song!
His solos are great too
The live version of I’d rather be with you is funny as hell! He is such an amazing performer and has such a good since of humor. He such a good performer in fact you think that what he’s doing is easy until you try to do it for yourself. He makes it look effortless.
hollywood squares is full of great basslines
Add Funkentelechy, Sir Nose D'void Of Funk, Sunny(James Brown footage in Paris), and Unfunky UFO to that list immediately! Those four bass lines changed my life lmao!
As as resident of Macon, GA I've had the pleasure to be around Bootsy quite a lot. Every encounter I've had with him has been witnessing, listening, and speaking to such a phenomenal musician and person that doesn't let any sort of fame or wealth get in the way of his love for music and people.
"If you fake the funk your nose will grow" - Bootsy Collins / Pinocchio theory
Already 😉
R U B B ER B A N D S
Funk a day keeps the nose away
Got me that nose haha but I still have fun
Don't be d void of the funk sir nose
I grew up with this music. Parliament/Funkadelic, Boosty’s Rubber Band. All their music was so deep that I could only listen to it by myself or with my brother. I love all their music but to me the BEST song was “Give it up or Turn it loose” with James Brown. The bass on that song was fantastic. I bump to that song in my truck with the volume all the way.
James, Bootsy and Sly opened a new world to me in the 60' and 70's.
Yes they did
"America Eats its Young" is one of the best albums of all time in my opinion.
Yup! That album was totally slept on. "You Hit The Nail On The Head", "If You Don't Like The Effects", "Everybody Is Going To Make It", "A Joyful Process", "P*ssy", "Miss Lucifer's Love", "Philmore".....Let me stop! Killer album!
To really understand Parliament/ Funkadelic, it’s best to think of them as two separate entities. Those early Funkadelic records before Bootsy joined are their own animal. Billy Bass Nelson doesn’t get enough shine for those early recordings.
Nelson's bass work with Funkadelic-adjacent Chairmen of the Board is also fantastic. He definitely doesn't get enough credit.
To me Funkadelic is LSD, and Parliament is weed
Boogie Mosson too. Played some killer stuff on America Eats Its Young and Standing On The Verge...
@@BIZARBIES well said😁
And Rodney Curtis
I am a Cincy guy and love Bootsy. Recently I was introduced to the magic of Fela Kuti. I am more than certain Bootsy and James Brown were big fans. The base riffs are almost identical.
Brian Barnett Adela Fela was a big JB fan!!!
If you want to know the origins of Bootsy's talents, I refer you to O.Gregg:
'You see, the Funk is a living creature. It's 'bout the size of a medicine ball, but covered in teats. It came from another planet, and landed on Bootsy Collins's house.
Back then Bootsy was just a simple farmer. But he took one look at all of those mauve titties and he lost his mind. He began to milk the Funk. Made himself a Funk shake. Began to feel fizzy inside. He found he could see 'round corners. Suddenly, he passed out. But when he came to, baby, he was slapping a bass guitar fast and loose like some kind of delirious, funky priest.'
He drank alien juice?
@@Leiria65 Yup. So did Rick Wakeman and The Bee Gees.
Bootsy was no fuzzy little man peach.
Legendary show
I suddenly have the urge to drink baileys from a shoes...
I love this guy's enthusiasm, combined with his musicianship and knowledge. Fab!
Bootsy? Player of the Year! (Doesn't matter what year it is.)
The bassline at the end of Funkadelic's Cholly (funk getting ready to roll) and Parliament's Funkentelechy are to baaadddd basslines.
That was skeet Curtis and bootsy
Bass line in Cosmic Slop
Hell yeah bro!!! \m/ \m/ P-Funk forever!
Don't forget about Cordell "Boogie" Masson....
@@peakbagger6805 I'm a pure D Funk-head there are only several Funk Mob songs that I didn't like...would anybody react to Parliament's "Oh I"....
Nice pull to include “Into You”. “Cholly (Funk Getting Ready To Roll!” is another monster. “Night Of The Thumpasorus Peoples” too.
love those 2 you mentioned
"for those of you who havent heard of parliament funkadelic"
its been my favorite band for about 20 some odd years. i can count on my hands and toes how many people have heard of this band
its sad
I listened to the Mothership Connection back in the 70's. Being white & a rock drummer, my friends thought I was nuts but they failed to realize that there are so many vamps and grooves that are unique in funk and I studied them to the point of obsession. Play your choice but never be chained to just the one as a whole world of style is waiting.
When I was in school in the 70s, I was addicted to Parliament. My classmates didn't know who they were and I was an outsider. I did predict though, that they are changing "Black" Music forever. Since then you hear all kinds of samples from Parliament in Rap Songs and elsewhere. I only wish I had been able to predict the stock market like that. ;) Bootsy and the Funk was the reason I started to play bass guitar too.
wow i never thought i'd see anyone that went through pfunk addiction like i did as well in the 70's! i could play one tune 20 30 times in a row and never get tired of it. still love all those old pfunk tunes just as much as i did when they first came out. congratulations hope you had as much fun listening as i did !
Bass sounds of Thundercat!
Don Dago Exactly!
would be awesome, especially if they got their hands on his $7k signature bass
We gotta do more Thundercat, but here's an appetizer for you: ua-cam.com/video/GNrl__KTkSc/v-deo.html
Don Dago no
8 string Hollowbody bas with Piezo mic. Moogerfooger Lowpass Filter + Digitech Whammy + a moog Chorus I think.
Could we have a video about his Ultra Wave album, it’s literally transcendental it’s so great. I mean it deserves to be in the top 100 albums of all time. Just unbelievable. The last song on it literally takes you somewhere else.
What I really love about Bootsy's basses, is that they are like a compromise between a Jazz Bass and a bass with a "real neck pickup", like a Hofner, or a Gibson, or a Rick.
I would really love to have a JB with a pickup closer to the neck.
Okay, let me begin by saying that I know nothing about music except what I like. However, this content creator is not only a great player he presents this material EXTREMELY well. He knew the material front to back, u and down. Never a stutter, a stammer or a hesitation. His poise and presence on camera are good examples of a good content creator! Have a sub!
I worked at MANNY'S music during '86 and I was roping up the flat boxes and their was Bootsy starring at his photo on the wall outside so I went out to meet him and he was really kind and friendly, He shook my hand and man I thought I was being "blessed with the FUNK, I went home and started Jamin' on my guitar.....he's definitely 👑🤘🎸
Bootsy is legendary. Thanks for covering this. Too many legendary P Funk musicians go unnoticed. Bernie Worrell, Garry Shider, ect. The impact that musicians like Bernie Worrell had on modern music, is remarkable. His classical background genius shines in every song in the Pfunk history. And his influence can be heard in every synth based funk bands of the 80s, like Prince, Zapp, and Gap Band, Greatest keyboardist who ever lived. Just listen to his face-melting key solo on 'Loose Booty,' from America Eats Its Young 1972. Greatest solo, hands down. Barenone
You guys do a great job with these kinds of videos. Love the history and techniques of these iconic players.
such a good video, such a legendary bassist!
I have been following Reverbs videos for sometim. Your playing has really come a long way since the early days. Nice work!
Such a great content! Please keep ‘em coming!!
Bootsy's articulation and accenting is pretty key to his groove, and that unfortunately isn't being reproduced here. I'd urge people to listen close to what Bootsy's right hand is doing.
So he is missing some ghost notes. Big deal. Let's see you play it.
Agreed. It's as important as the lines. Probably more.
@@dylanjohnson7357 im just watching this stankless video for the first time and was wondering if youd seen it and here you are. HA
@@joeduranmusic We are like flies. Maybe people should just listen to Bootsy.
@@joeduranmusic ua-cam.com/video/zSnbV1FrIhA/v-deo.html
groove is in the heart is a badass bass line......for those that don't realize that was Mr.bootz
keith turbin no it was sampled from a Herbie Hancock record ‘Bring down the birds’ although Bootsy has played it live with them when touring!!!
I really like this video, very informative. Well put together and researched. Thank you for making it.
Dude, killer job on the boots lesson. He's definitely one of my biggest influences on bass. Also the reason I have a big muff, bass wah, an mxr envelope filter, & a bassballs envelope filter on my pedalboard. 3 flavors of filter for some funky ass bootsy licks.
Larry Graham was cold-blooded on the bass too.
It feels way too cool to see a yungsta' out there who has love and knowledge of The Funk. Rock on young funkateer. The funk will take you into infinite lands and planets of universal space music formed by the masters of the quasars!!!
I enjoyed this video immensely. It brought back a lot of memory. I recall that The Parliaments and the Funkadelics played at one of my high school dances. It was so exciting for me as a young guy just getting in to music.
Love these videos! Keep them coming please :)
Digging the “Superbad” riff man. Thanks for sharing!
This was really excellent. Interesting and informative. Many thanks!
Great vid bruh. Really good high content
I love these videos, please keep them up!
awesome video, love it jake!
Excellent lesson. I was around when all this was happening. An amazing era of music. Bravo
awesome review and playing! You can tell from every recording, Bootsy loves to play.
Jake! These videos are so cool. I'm mainly a trombonist, but I'm working on learning some bass guitar on thr side, and and this stuff is super helpful. Thanks!
If you didn't grow up in a household that played Parliament Funkadelic nonstop, I feel for you...
My dad took me to pfunk concerts when I was young
i didn't unfortunately, my my daughters are.
Thankfully,my mother blasted FUNKADELIC/ISLEY BROTHERS/AL GREEN every weekend 😊🎶🤩
No lie!💜
FaRealDough!
I grew up wondering, just where is the Flashlight and consequently... where’s the Bop-gun?
I loved everything about this video.... Thank you!!!
Thank you very much for your video, great input very insteresting I am a Bootsy's fan for a while and I've learned from video, thank you bro great video
My top 5 Bootsy bass lines;
Funkentelechy
Uncle Jam Wants You
Munchies for Your Love
Cholly Funk Getting Ready to Roll
Hollywood Squares
thad g ya got one right lol :)
Really Great gathering of For Real Music info on our home guy, Bootsey.
Thanks so much.
This is the best video you guys have ever done
Love this one!! Great work!
I am a 65 yr. old funk monster. From James Brown through funkadelic to parliament, bootsy was in it! I'm a little worn but all of those manifestations with bootsy in them own me!
Bootsy got me through high school in the late 70's!
Great video Jake! Really insightful look at Bootsy’s playing.
(I’ve been revisiting Bootsy B-lines since l started playing, 31 years ago, and it’s really informed my playing in others styles too!)
funk has really come a long way in how it's developed. A lot of groups that consider themselves funk groups are really fusion groups that just emphasize the 1 in their tunes. So younger guys find it hard to appreciate the old masters who would really lay into a groove for a while. But guys like Bootsy are still revered for a reason
"Like a woodpecker with a headache, baby~buh~buh!"
Program Deprogram and Reprograammm
Heads I win, tails you lose!
Might as well pay attention, if you can't afford free speech!
Good pick, Bootsy was definitively on of my favorite bass players.
Best I ever saw was Bootsy at Funk Festival 1979, Los Angeles. If you never experienced him on that level then you have no idea how Funky this cat is. Period! He was at the height of funky that year, along with PFunk.
Nice work man. May the funk be with you. Glory be the funk on us 🤘🏾
Beautiful presentation. Very knowledgeable of the funk!!!!
Excellent tour, Jake. Too young to be there, but you are an excellent archeologist of the FUNK. I enjoyed that, thank you!
I think we need remasters of his recordings highlighting the bass. I love his records, especially the slow jams!
Amazing!
well put together video,cheers, subbed
I don't play bass but I still found that compelling viewing. Everything I feel in my soul regarding bass can be traced back to Bootsy & Larry Graham. Thanks for a great vid Reverd. P.S: Man, you got some skills on bass yo'self!
An excellent insight of a true musical legend. Thank you 🙏
You should check out the bass line on"Bootsy, What's The Name Of This Town?" Especially towards the end of the song.
Excellent video! I grew up enjoying that whole era of really creative music and I even got a few chances to see them perform live. Now my musical taste is more global. However I still enjoy “Da FUNK!” 👌🏿
Great video and looking good -- thanks again!
Fantastic video, thanks for posting 👍😊
Saw your bass, heard your words and all of sudden I'm a subscriber!
That was an exceptional tutorial. Good man.
Another great video!
I like the fact that you explained it and then did your thing :-)
That was superb. And what I like the most is that it's not just a brainless gear tips video - it goes deep (as deep as a 13 minute video can allow) into his ideas and how they fitted into each song. I never got into funk (in spite of 36 years of music playing) but I'll definitely come back to this once I get a bass of my own... :-D
Highly enjoyable video!
That was a great perspective on Bootsy. Thanks!
Good job! Appreciate the lesson!!
Great job Jake!
Do Larry Graham of Sly & The Family Stone, he invented the slap bass
Slap developed on the double bass during the 1920s. Larry Grahma is widely credited for this technique on the electric bass. We all knows what that means.
@@13jorino I'm slow on the uptake so forgive me. What does it mean..
@@vaughnmiller4371 since slap has been around for 50 years, Larry Graham was probably not THE inventor of slap. He probably wasn't even the first to slap on electric but he is credited as such. No big deal in the scheme of things.
@@13jorino so you say slap was developed in the 20s. What about pulling and plucking the strings so when was that developed.
@@vaughnmiller4371 idk exactly. But it was sometime between the early 20th century back to the 15th century when the bass violin was first created. Good night.
Informative....thank you Sir!
Wow great video. At 64 I’m very familiar with funk. Bootsy and George are icons. The influence of these two is deep in music still.
I’m really glad to see them getting props.
I still love the Knee Deep long version. I go into a trance even now. I want to start just laughing and dancing no matter where I’m at.
Soul Power especially is mainly, what I perceive as, a strong foundation for other instruments to then layer in and that’s sorta what funk is when it’s just a group of people jamming who’ve never played together before.
You play pretty darn good yourself bro. Great video
James Brown woke many gods of musical creation Bootsy Collins is one of them...
Tru BLUE hahhahaha music comes first my friend.
You guys should check out Mike Judge’s series Tales From The Tour Bus. Bootsy has some absolutely hilarious stories
Oh my Goodness! Dude, I checked it out the series is hilarious. lol
it really is and the most interesting thing you find out is Bootsy is really a geeky introvert and hates being a front man. All he wants to do is play music.
Great playing!
As far as "The Greatest"? I'll tell you what: Find the interview in Bass Player Magazine where they asked Bootsy to comment on Larry Graham. Bootsy tells of how Larry handed Bootsy the bass to play, and Bootsy refused to even PLAY in front of Graham. True story....If you don't know about Larry's reputation around the mid 70's then you better do some research.
As far as funk bass and contemporary jazz bass players out there, Larry Graham is responsible for the most popular style of bass playing today. Thumping and Plucking. Many well known bass players have made that well known.
Great host Reverb!
Love Bootsy and I'm sure he would give you a Thumbs Up! Great job
You guys have some fine examples of Bootsy’s solos. IMO, the best is his solo on James Brown’s “Got To Move”. I love the way JB times Bootsy’s solo by calling out his name and at the same time keeping the cadence. Then he solos for second time keeping the root but the notes are more intricate that the first solo. Funky ass bass line blows me away every time I hear it!
The best part of this video is trying to figure out which James Brown, Parliament, or Rubber Band he is playing! I am a life long Bootsy fan. This video reminds me to go home and update my play list with some old favorites.
Booths is my idol ,I appreciate your video dude
I like the progression with the half steps.
Awwwwww mannnnnn I loved this. Thanks
Thanks for laying it all out bro
Rubber Band was Bootsy at his best