Paul McCartney's Most Loved Bass Line Revealed!

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  • Опубліковано 8 чер 2024
  • Are you shocked that THIS is Paul McCartney's favorite bass line? This song is unique and something you may not have expected...what do you think?
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    0:00 Intro
    0:32 The Song + Background
    1:17 Paul's Story + More History
    2:52 Paul's Admission
    3:41 Bass Line Playthrough + Breakdown
    5:08 Final Words
    #thebeatles #beatles #bass #paulmccartney

КОМЕНТАРІ • 57

  • @bobbyb1607
    @bobbyb1607 6 місяців тому +7

    A favorite song since '67. John's songs with Paul's bass lines are the best. A match for the ages

  • @rome8180
    @rome8180 10 місяців тому +16

    This is definitely a good choice. I would have to go with "Something" though. That bass line is a masterclass in melodicism and subtle variation.

    • @dennisquinn8558
      @dennisquinn8558 3 місяці тому +2

      Yes, I would think that a fan's choice could be Something. Its bass counter-melodies match George's melody perfectly.
      But I can also understand why Paul's choice is Mr Kite. As Paul's haunting bass melodies are played throughout. Always complimenting both John's melody and those of the interleaving circus soundbites.

    • @mikaelschulin4315
      @mikaelschulin4315 3 місяці тому

      Many would suggest Something though I agree with Harrison. It's too busy.

  • @GaryCohenRunning
    @GaryCohenRunning Рік тому +17

    I have always loved this song. Thank you so much for breaking down the base line. It was awesome! Keep Beatles content coming!

  • @jeffyoung8726
    @jeffyoung8726 Рік тому +11

    I don't really have a favorite Beatle song, however THIS song is SO
    amazing in so many ways. Not just melody, but lyrically too! I have
    loved this song forever. And what's not to love about it? It takes you
    on a journey. I had heard basically for the carnival type music they
    cut up sections of tape randomly, and put them back together? I tell ya,
    this bass line is so melodic! Thanks for doing a video about it! It's a
    song that I always point out to my musician friends, as having a really
    cool bass line. It really is that cool...

  • @justingibson8147
    @justingibson8147 10 місяців тому +6

    This might be his favourite, but I think his best was from Wings… Just a silly love song. Fantastic melody!

  • @Valvey789
    @Valvey789 Рік тому +7

    He had a staccato, tuba-like thing going on with his bass lines on that album.

  • @matcoffidis1135
    @matcoffidis1135 Рік тому +7

    Even within the same song he'd switch the line up between verses. He really goes for it on I Want You (She's So Heavy). I don't think I can pick a favorite of his. Hey Bulldog is really trippy too.

  • @mickadams1905
    @mickadams1905 10 місяців тому

    Great video.
    I love Jazz Basses and I love the Beatles.
    I'm suprised your channel isn't bigger but you just got one more sub.
    Onwards and upwards!

  • @richardzembower2579
    @richardzembower2579 10 місяців тому +1

    I used to listen to that song on the headphones and just marvel at the bass line.

  • @torbjornfrid9677
    @torbjornfrid9677 19 днів тому

    The bassline on Hey Bulldog is my favorit

  • @ryban1001
    @ryban1001 5 місяців тому +1

    Great bass line. Sgt. Pepper is full of them. Abbey Road, too! Something gets a lot of attention but check out Macca’s work in Here Comes the Sun.

  • @kewkabe
    @kewkabe 5 місяців тому

    I always considered it his most melodic, just how it keeps climbing as the vocals descend, then just hangs around in the high notes while the vocals are doing something else. A true counter-melody to the melody.

  • @danielalbertogonzalezsoria4122
    @danielalbertogonzalezsoria4122 11 місяців тому +2

    I loved the bass line and o love the sound collage at the end.
    Amazing tune and also it’s George Martin's favorite tune in Sgt pepper.

  • @timothyparsons8327
    @timothyparsons8327 10 місяців тому +1

    My favourite Beatles song of all is with a little help and even when I was 12 in 1967 I was fascinated by the bass line. The mr. kite bass line is truly awesome…as are many other Beatles songs where the bass takes centre stage and with the head phones on you can fully appreciate the quality of that sound. A former friend of mine back in the 1970s, who was heavily into the likes of Led zep, deep purple and some of the progressive bands told me his favourite bassist was…yes…Paul McCartney,!,

  • @tommybotts
    @tommybotts 7 місяців тому +1

    One of my top McCartney bass lines is Nowhere Man. It has a good rolling motion to it.

  • @richardcolton1009
    @richardcolton1009 Рік тому +4

    great, can u break down Lady Madonna sometime?

  • @brucemillar
    @brucemillar 10 місяців тому +1

    Cool, quirky song with a splash of that Lennon/McCartney genius. Great job in presenting this and well played by yourself as well Andrew.
    Highly enjoyable.

  • @DoNuT_1985
    @DoNuT_1985 10 місяців тому +3

    The Beatles were so good and ahead of their time that they could just write a song off a poster on the wall and it still doesn't fall off on a legendary record such as Sgt. Pepper.

  • @johnhewett9483
    @johnhewett9483 10 місяців тому +2

    Great bassline i certainly think it is one of his most creative and complex lines

  • @drstevil9054
    @drstevil9054 10 місяців тому +1

    To experience the complexity and beauty of this bass line, is not to look at this bass line alone, but to sing the song simultaneously.

  • @BassicVIC
    @BassicVIC 6 місяців тому

    Same on the bass lines Paul did on George’s songs. Amazing !
    Wow. Perfect tone and execution of that bass line there, by the way! 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

  • @TheBeatlesMan96
    @TheBeatlesMan96 6 місяців тому +3

    You gotta check out hey bulldog! One amazing bass line!

  • @jeffmay8139
    @jeffmay8139 11 місяців тому +1

    Another song that I have a whole new perspective on after examining the bass line.

  • @steveullrich7737
    @steveullrich7737 Рік тому +2

    Interesting analysis and never knew it was Paul's favorite bass line.

  • @heatherqualy9143
    @heatherqualy9143 Місяць тому

    NO. WAY!! I have told people for decades that if/when I ever learn bass, my goal song is Benefit of Mr. Kite. Which is always responded to with crickets. People either don’t know the song, or sort of know it, and don’t notice the bass line. How do you not notice this freakin’ amazing bass line?!

  • @trance9158
    @trance9158 5 місяців тому +1

    Rain is my favorite McCartney bass line.

  • @IWishUWereTacos
    @IWishUWereTacos Рік тому

    Ooh ya, upload day 🤘🤘🤘

  • @bobaer3885
    @bobaer3885 9 місяців тому +1

    Yes, surprised. But after your breakdown, - not so much. Thank you

  • @jaelge
    @jaelge 10 місяців тому +6

    McCartney pulled many songs from the depths of mediocrity and turned them into masterpieces with his inspired bass lines.
    If he had done nothing in his life but played bass he would still be a genius among geniuses.

  • @TheGuille72
    @TheGuille72 2 місяці тому

    Great bass line, Paul is legendary

  • @Bob-of-Zoid
    @Bob-of-Zoid 10 місяців тому

    It's also sounds 30's sneaky and suitable for a Pink panther episode where inspector Clouseau clumsily tries to lay low and go unnoticed!

  • @GeezEU
    @GeezEU 10 місяців тому +1

    my fav bass line is in Michelle song

  • @doug5yuiop
    @doug5yuiop 13 днів тому

    Your Jazz bass sounds great there too. Curious, what kind of flat wound strings? Is there a foam mute or just palm muting?

    • @BassFreedom
      @BassFreedom  3 дні тому

      Thanks!! I don’t use flats ;) I just make it sound like that with the combo of my muting and I get more of a “digging” sound with up-picking a lot. I sacrifice what’s considered “good technique” to be able to do this!

  • @julieanderson100
    @julieanderson100 5 місяців тому

    It's perfect for the Halloween season.

  • @CarlDraper
    @CarlDraper Рік тому

    I read that George Martin cut up a huge amount of old organ records to create that mashed up fairground effect. It is a fine bass line too.

  • @fudgesauce
    @fudgesauce 11 місяців тому

    I don't know about the bass line stuff, but you are a doppleganger for a young Steve Jobs (but with longer hair)

  • @ManubibiWalsh
    @ManubibiWalsh 5 місяців тому

    Ok, I never would have guessed it. If anything because I never paid attention to the bass line in there and I just straight up don’t like the song, but now that I heard what the bass sounds like… yeah, I see it. I mean, there are still bass lines by Paul I prefer, but this one’s really cool too.

  • @humanseekingtruth6080
    @humanseekingtruth6080 5 місяців тому

    Well it’s my favorite Beatles’ song, so not I’m not surprised 😂

  • @jackglabere6653
    @jackglabere6653 25 днів тому

    I always thought the bass line from Nowhere Man was his best.

  • @andreaspedersen3952
    @andreaspedersen3952 11 місяців тому +3

    Favourite? Must be Silly love songs. Melodic line that dominate the song.

    • @johnm2012
      @johnm2012 10 місяців тому +1

      That's not a Beatles song! Ok, if Wings songs are allowed, I nominate "Another Day" for its bass line.

    • @tommybotts
      @tommybotts 7 місяців тому

      Silly Love Songs and Goodnight Tonight have excellent bass lines.

  • @robbedontuesday
    @robbedontuesday 9 місяців тому

    It's the Beatles... Always the Beatles.

  • @Klassenfeind
    @Klassenfeind 10 місяців тому

    Penny Lane for me

  • @vincentcrici1560
    @vincentcrici1560 7 місяців тому

    Nice video...just for next time, please tune your bass.

  • @JohnMichaelMurphy
    @JohnMichaelMurphy Рік тому +2

    I never heard this song because back when we had to buy cds, a regular group was $16.99 but a beatles album was $22.99. Consequently I could only afford to save up and buy the blue and red greatest hits compilation on cassette tape. Maybe all the greedy music owners will shoot themselves in the foot buy pricing themselves out of popularity. Just like Jimi, his heirs are so concerned about their ownership rights that he has become irrelevant.

    • @trance9158
      @trance9158 5 місяців тому

      You're babbling BS... Lay off the meth.

  • @Stevali1966
    @Stevali1966 7 місяців тому +1

    Lets be honest the entire Sgt Pepper album has the best bass lines of Paul.

  • @danielpalmersofficial
    @danielpalmersofficial Рік тому

    I’m Paul McCartney, what are you on about?? ✌️😂

  • @peterk.rosenthal1417
    @peterk.rosenthal1417 10 місяців тому +7

    You're playing it the wrong way round, man. The neck is supposed to point the other way. It sounds all backwards here.

  • @comparedtowhat2638
    @comparedtowhat2638 10 місяців тому

    It is a bit unusual but sorry not really that complicated.

  • @steveramirez8270
    @steveramirez8270 10 місяців тому

    Hate it!