Why are SO MANY Funk songs in E minor? - AN INVESTIGATION

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  • @diggingthegreats
    @diggingthegreats  Рік тому +41

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    • @thornyback
      @thornyback Рік тому +2

      Everyone calls him Superfreak... along with his tagline "Cocaine's a hell of a drug"

    • @DuragsTuRiches
      @DuragsTuRiches Рік тому +2

      Your videos are maad dope keep up the great work

    • @EricBishard
      @EricBishard Рік тому +2

      I mean I get, this information he puts out is just too high quality, to get 1 mil subs you need to make cheesy content. Let's just be happy knowing we know a secret

    • @MetaphysicalMusician
      @MetaphysicalMusician Рік тому

      Emin -A7 = E Dorian

    • @MetaphysicalMusician
      @MetaphysicalMusician Рік тому

      And every one Steals from Everyone we are musicians that's what we do 🤣Paganini Stole from Bach

  • @anthonyspare
    @anthonyspare Рік тому +212

    With the bass being the backbone for most of the songs, I believe it is due to the open E string being easiest to slap.

    • @RightStickRob
      @RightStickRob Рік тому +13

      100%

    • @joetheegohunter
      @joetheegohunter Рік тому +12

      yea its lowest.. also to levarage hammer ons and pull offs

    • @KyleKalevra
      @KyleKalevra Рік тому +10

      And the same bassist playing on almost every Motown song from the 1950s, 60s, and 70s.

    • @mississippijohnfahey7175
      @mississippijohnfahey7175 Рік тому +10

      It's also super comfortable to play in E minor on keyboards which are pretty much as ubiquitous as bass guitar in funk

    • @alfberger3150
      @alfberger3150 Рік тому +3

      And the deepest note on a 4 string with standard tuning, in a lot of metal and electronic music there's a lot of focus on making songs in the keys with the deepest bass

  • @thebasedgodmax1163
    @thebasedgodmax1163 Рік тому +350

    dude the fact you don't have a million subs yet is insane. your videos are so professional, fun and informative yet it never feels pretentious or snobby, just pure music facts. and the mashups!

    • @diggingthegreats
      @diggingthegreats  Рік тому +16

      🙏🙏

    • @danielasbjrnsson7500
      @danielasbjrnsson7500 Рік тому +4

      I second this!

    • @jakw
      @jakw Рік тому +1

      Third!

    • @goldendragon7853
      @goldendragon7853 Рік тому +6

      @@diggingthegreats yea man my favorite channel for learning about the different colors of music. Really beautiful stuff man!!

    • @MrKez666
      @MrKez666 Рік тому +1

      fourthed. it's definitely picking up steam!

  • @ScorpioIsland
    @ScorpioIsland Рік тому +268

    How tf you putting out so much well produced genius content? I swear you're some kind of plant with a huge team behind you or something 😅

    • @diggingthegreats
      @diggingthegreats  Рік тому +55

      I wish! It would make my life a whole lot easier haha

    • @nobodynothing6551
      @nobodynothing6551 Рік тому +14

      Nah he's just a bamf

    • @kristenmlondon
      @kristenmlondon Рік тому +8

      I swear I thought this was something one of the majors was putting out. It's TOO GOOD.

    • @t.c.o.g.773
      @t.c.o.g.773 Рік тому +2

      DR. SIRI😆

    • @keisi1574
      @keisi1574 Рік тому +6

      @@diggingthegreats Which one of your team wrote that response?!? Ha

  • @hongkongcantonese501
    @hongkongcantonese501 Рік тому +30

    You are the music teacher we all wanted in high school.

  • @ICanWriteLeftHanded
    @ICanWriteLeftHanded Рік тому +69

    That workin day and night/mary jane mix is butter

  • @ace15Nura
    @ace15Nura Рік тому +125

    The only song that inspired Billie Jean was I Can't Go for That by Hall & Oates according to Michael himself. He listen the song endlessly and found a way to make a new groove out of it. He even told that to Daryl Hall during the we are the world recording.

    • @rofea
      @rofea Рік тому +9

      That’s what I thought

    • @marlonkemp5627
      @marlonkemp5627 Рік тому +5

      Carreberian Queen Billy Ocean Not To Be Confused With Billie Jean Michael Jackson!

    • @elnorey
      @elnorey Рік тому +6

      Michael never said it himself. Daryl could’ve made it up

    • @hipowa909
      @hipowa909 Рік тому +1

      It was actually a song by donna summer called state of the union or something like that.

    • @stuatagovailoa7536
      @stuatagovailoa7536 Рік тому +5

      @@elnorey have you listened to ‘I can’t go for that’ ? Because it has a very similar sound to Billie Jean

  • @danieledgell7465
    @danieledgell7465 Рік тому +15

    I’ve been on UA-cam for like, twenty years. This is theFIRST channel that’s held my interest, challenged my music history education (in a good way - nobody EVER told me about Beethoven and the classical bass evolution), AND got me all geeked about the sponsor! Incredible.

  • @Hemo-Dyn
    @Hemo-Dyn Рік тому +68

    I love you using your bass playing as a framing device within these comparisons.
    It really does a great job of driving your ideas home about the chord progressions being used, all the while adding more of yourself into the content, thus giving yourself a stronger identity as you dissect the songs in an efficient manner.

  • @steve.santiago
    @steve.santiago Рік тому +50

    Great video as always! I’m a fan of MJ’s work and I’m a fan of Quincy’s work, especially his work with MJ. Q is an undeniable legend of course. But the last several years Q’s been throwing a lot of dirt on MJ’s name and legacy. This would be foul even if MJ were alive to defend himself and it’s even more foul sense he’s not.

    • @charlie-obrien
      @charlie-obrien Рік тому +3

      But it made us pay attention to Q again, Right?
      I think the mystery is solved.

    • @Mike-ow4ot
      @Mike-ow4ot Рік тому

      Quincy lacks class. Huge musical talent, but a trash human being.

    • @oliviamurphy9482
      @oliviamurphy9482 2 місяці тому +1

      100%. I don't understand what would make Quincy say those things about Michael if he didn't believe them to be true so I have to accept that he does think it's true-- however several of the things he said were demonstrably false so it's like... maybe he's just losing his memory 😭

  • @tanishadee3883
    @tanishadee3883 Рік тому +25

    That Mary Jane/Use Me mash up was 🔥 AF!!!

  • @briangmurray6367
    @briangmurray6367 Рік тому +60

    You make making music sound so simple, yet its so HARD.
    Thank you for allowing us mortals to understand the complexity of music.

    • @OdaKa
      @OdaKa Рік тому

      @@darrellmfume4020 it's both..

    • @OdaKa
      @OdaKa Рік тому

      Just make bad music. That's pretty easy. heh.

    • @godjhaka7376
      @godjhaka7376 Рік тому +2

      It's all how your brain perceives. Music or anything is hard for some, very easy to understand for others.

    • @godjhaka7376
      @godjhaka7376 Рік тому

      ​@@OdaKacash me outside girl got more views and subscribers and can't speak proper english

    • @mississippijohnfahey7175
      @mississippijohnfahey7175 Рік тому

      It's not that it's that hard, but maybe you are expecting too much from yourself too soon

  • @АлександрМалахов-ш1л

    You are becoming one of my favourite music UA-camrs. I’m currently getting into hip-hop and funk/soul, as well as dabbling with production and sampling, and your channel really accelerates my acquisition of love for & knowledge of these things. Your videos are so informative and easy to follow, yet filled with so much fun and love for music. Thank you for another great video, you deserve far more views and subscribers!

  • @johnanderson9337
    @johnanderson9337 Рік тому +9

    Your explanation of the double bass was spot on, so many people get the roots of the instrument wrong but you got it!

  • @toothpastehombre
    @toothpastehombre Рік тому +5

    I have to say, the homework done here is top notch. It is one of those things I've always kind of suspected and felt like I knew, but I've never been able to put it all together and connect all the thoughts. Nicely done

  • @jojorock6908
    @jojorock6908 Рік тому +10

    PLEASE release the working day and night and Mary Jane Mashup in full with you on bass. That sounded killer🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

  • @Kreln1221
    @Kreln1221 Рік тому +16

    *It should be noted that many popular songs were composed on the guitar, and like the four strings on the bass, the bottom four strings on the guitar are tuned E, A, D, & G. So whether a song was written on guitar or bass, the same keys that are easy and convenient on one would also apply to the other. And as the bass and especially the guitar are both very popular instruments, many popular songs are written in keys that are easy and convenient on both.*

    • @reswofford
      @reswofford Рік тому +4

      The same idea allbeit somewhat less applies to Jazz music which favors keys simple for horn players Bb, F, Eb, Ab while bass and guitar are simpler to play in E, A, D, G.

    • @hannuback
      @hannuback Рік тому +2

      I write a lot of stuff in E minor just because there are a lot of good open harmonies etc. It's just what guitar is as an instrument. Suits my vocal range well too!

    • @mcgritty8842
      @mcgritty8842 Рік тому +1

      Same with electronic music. It all kinda works around the range of the bass/sub

    • @mississippijohnfahey7175
      @mississippijohnfahey7175 Рік тому +2

      It's also super comfy and fun to play Em on keyboard. People think funk is all bass guitar but synths and keyboards were just as common, often playing the bassline

    • @Kreln1221
      @Kreln1221 Рік тому +1

      @@mississippijohnfahey7175 A Minor is even easier on keys, as it's the relative minor of C Major, so it's all the white keys, with no sharps or flats...

  • @TimScottSuiGeneris
    @TimScottSuiGeneris Рік тому +22

    I’ve heard the story that Billie Jean is basically Say No Go by Hall & Oates for the last ten years. Michael was one for inspiration to say the most. Big edit: correction- I Can’t Go For That, it’s obvious that De La Soul is on my mind 😅

    • @LogicalNiko
      @LogicalNiko Рік тому +6

      Daryl Hall indicated several times that Michael approached him during the We Are The World Sessions and indicated the main intro and groove inspiration from “I can’t go for that” and he just swapped the order a bit. Daryl of course thought that was a great honor but didn’t see it.
      Although it’s not that uncommon for artists l, or Michael specifically. A lot of Michael’s works show he was paying attention to multiple genes of music both in and outside pop music. He did the same thing with choreography and stage production. It’s really the composition of various inspirations that was unique.

  • @priceth
    @priceth Рік тому +7

    This is gold. We need those full mash-up’s in mp3!

  • @elnorey
    @elnorey Рік тому +20

    Rod Temperton composed Thriller and it‘s inspired by “Heartbreak Hotel“ a song Michael previously wrote and recorded. It’s on the Jackson‘s Triumph album, That’s mostly where everything came from (from the theme to the music)

    • @Prospect_
      @Prospect_ Рік тому +4

      The baseline of Thriller is heartbreak hotels baseline sped up

    • @JULIANSBEATS
      @JULIANSBEATS Рік тому +5

      The Thriller baseline is mostly the baseline from Rick James Give it 2 Me.

    • @weefy117
      @weefy117 Рік тому +1

      I can see that, but dude you can't tell me that they didn't hear Give it to Me Baby's bass line and weren't atleast inspired by it lmao.
      I'm a massive MJ fan, but come on now

    • @geraldthomas8241
      @geraldthomas8241 2 місяці тому

      When did Boogie Nights by Heatwave come out? I hear many similar bass lines to that one, including songs from Rick James.

  • @charlescdt6509
    @charlescdt6509 Рік тому +6

    “Good artists copy, Great artists steal” Picasso. Everyone gets inspired by something the great ones take that and make it so good you think they were the one who did it first. Good stuff as always. As a bass noob keep dropping that knowledge.

    • @wwddwi2183
      @wwddwi2183 Рік тому

      Yeah that’s a hack, not artists or creatives.
      The great ones make the song theirs through the creative effort.
      Skill, talent, emotive response to the challenge of making it theirs.
      The greats don’t copy or steal.
      Because they always cite their influential heroes.
      For without those influences what would we the artists be?
      My apologies, I keep seeing that statement.✌🏿🔆👍🏿
      Bass noob as well😂

    • @OdaKa
      @OdaKa Рік тому

      @@wwddwi2183 what are you talking about? I get what you're saying, but it doesn't make the original quote invalid. All that stuff is implied within the original quote by those who understand it.

  • @ricardorico4951
    @ricardorico4951 Рік тому +2

    Brilliant video after brilliant video. Brother the content you are consistently putting out is just pure gold.

  • @streetsweeperzmusicinc9139
    @streetsweeperzmusicinc9139 Рік тому +4

    You are an excellent storyteller
    You will expand into world wide documentaries/films based on anything you choose to teach
    Congratulations

  • @keithroberts4952
    @keithroberts4952 Рік тому +11

    The bass line on the song "thriller" is inspired by Rick james' "give it to me baby".

    • @Silly81
      @Silly81 Рік тому +1

      True, I hear that also, and (plot twist) Rick accused Quincy Jones of stealing the bass line for Thriller.

    • @keithroberts4952
      @keithroberts4952 Рік тому

      @@Silly81 let's just say Rick was not in a good mood during those days. He ranted about Prince to anyone who would listen, complained about not being played on MTV (he had a point actually) complained some more about Prince and so on and so forth.

  • @inlivingcolor...abroad6099
    @inlivingcolor...abroad6099 Рік тому +8

    Just discovered your channel-as a music teacher, I appreciate how you can break down music concepts for literally ANYONE-you have quite a gift, besides the fact that you’re a dope bassist!

  • @carlking7557
    @carlking7557 Рік тому +2

    Bro thanks for that musical history. Very good. Very important. Love it.

  • @masterofdoinit6697
    @masterofdoinit6697 Рік тому +5

    I really love how you always tie the end of one of your videos to the beginning of another one. It's kinda like a "cinematic universe-esque touch" but with videos? I don't know how to describe it, but it's cool! You're so cool, man 😉

  • @vaughnmiller4371
    @vaughnmiller4371 Рік тому +6

    Dude, these mashups you are doing are"cold blooded". 👍
    Keep the FUNK alive.

  • @djbattledmv
    @djbattledmv Рік тому +4

    This man just took me to school and it was fun. I don't know anything about keys or chords or writing/reading music...but this guy had me for every second of this video. I'll be surfing his channel fa sho!

  • @Optimistichumanist
    @Optimistichumanist Рік тому +3

    This video deserves an award. Assuming it can all peer reviewed, your presentation is both entertaining, creative and educational. Very well executed or at least I enjoyed it!

  • @maco34576
    @maco34576 Рік тому +2

    all of this content is so so valuable you have no idea, im goin to class everytime I watch one of your videos lets gooooooooo keep it up youre a very good communicator congrats

  • @richardpayton9671
    @richardpayton9671 Рік тому +5

    Wow! I never knew that was the history of how the bass came into being. Always learning something new here. And yeah, that Em-A7 progression is all over the place. A lot of Philly Soul songs used it as well ("You Got What I Need" - Teddy Pendergrass, "Love is the Message" and "TSOP" - MFSB, and more).

  • @robscooters12
    @robscooters12 Рік тому +3

    You deserve wayyyyy more subs than this, the quality is unmatched. Routing for you bro!

  • @KarlBonner1982
    @KarlBonner1982 Рік тому +2

    More specifically...funk songs are in the key of E *dorian* minor. That Em-A7 repeating chord is a classic i-IV dorian vamp.

  • @BlakeSuperior_Beats
    @BlakeSuperior_Beats Рік тому +6

    Your music history expertise never fails to vow me away

  • @Trife_G
    @Trife_G Рік тому +2

    The only songs I’ve heard that have almost the same bassline is Jefferson Airplane “White Rabbit”, Jackson 5 “Can You Feel It” and Madonna “Material Girl”

  • @oceanmicah9760
    @oceanmicah9760 Рік тому +4

    My guess for the short answer is simply the open notes giving you easy access to paying with octaves (especially low E) especially with slap bass. Feels very natural. Interesting video though, as always

  • @louischristle5379
    @louischristle5379 Рік тому +2

    Hey man I'm an Irish bassist who just recently discovered your channel and I absolutely love it! All the artists/genres you do videos on are ones I've really gotten into over the last few months so finding out about your channel has made listening to this type of music all the more enjoyable. Keep doing what you're doing my guy :D

  • @TerryBorderline
    @TerryBorderline Рік тому +1

    My brother, this was a MASTER CLASS on eminor. Wow! As a producer who interpolates a lot of sample material, I constantly have come across eminor and supposed that I personally had an attraction to it, but you just put the nail on the head with this one! It has a historical and practical reason to be in some of the best songs ever made! I'm excited to compose my first song intentionally in eminor to A7 just for this reason and see how it sounds!
    Never stop doing what you're doing! I don't think theres anyone else who lays down as good as you!

  • @Yomommahouse6801
    @Yomommahouse6801 Рік тому +2

    Your bass playing is excellent. You got the groove my brotha!

  • @ShawnTewes
    @ShawnTewes Рік тому +6

    The first 30 seconds of "One Nation Under A Groove" is another of many examples of that Em- A7 progression, and it was also released in 1978. Given Michael's proximity to Rick James though, the Mary Jane theory is likely more plausable.

  • @kairopocket
    @kairopocket Рік тому +8

    That Mary Jane / Use Me mash up is absolutely 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯😭😭

  • @juicesoundsystem
    @juicesoundsystem 8 місяців тому

    This channel covers the absolute creme-de-la-creme of music. Me and some friends used to run a funk and hip-hop night back in the late00s/early 10s that focused on that magical sweet spot between funk and hip-hop and watching these vids just takes me back to those days when we'd be digging through records or one of us would find a sample that popped up in a song (WhoSampled wasn't as much of a thing then although it is very useful too).
    Keep making these vids, you're style/delivery is really warm and engaging and your taste in music is dynamite.

  • @sonialadystardust
    @sonialadystardust Рік тому +7

    I could listen to you for hours straight! 🤓 Very Nice job!!

  • @preciousmousse
    @preciousmousse Рік тому +3

    Thank you so much for spreading all this knowledge on funk and soul and all the groove! Such wonderful music the world needs more of, we're savoring every second 👀

  • @iamraytmusic
    @iamraytmusic Рік тому +2

    Came for video
    stayed for your bass playing. Groovy AF 👌🏽👌🏽👌🏽

  • @Koilia42
    @Koilia42 Рік тому +3

    I like your video so much! I like that there are always fun facts, a story with a good structure, and a summary. All of that makes a video both entertaining and educational.

  • @beselbic
    @beselbic Рік тому +4

    No Doubt's "Hella Good" also kicks off with that beat.

  • @MetaphysicalMusician
    @MetaphysicalMusician Рік тому +2

    When I was growing up ,learning to play ,jamming with other people in the 70s we had a joke .Someone would yell "JAM IN E"..if we wanted the fake songs to prolong a set we would yell jam in E!!!.SO YES your correct and it's an easy key for guitar and Bass the root of blues funk and rock. Love this post ..NICE WORK

  • @paulmuke3696
    @paulmuke3696 Рік тому +2

    Elucidating. Keep up the good job I love it.

  • @totttrax
    @totttrax Рік тому +4

    Your breakdowns are awesome , love the details

  • @steelkeez7700
    @steelkeez7700 Рік тому +2

    Thanks for your all of your hard work 🤘🏾

  • @Afrowarrior55
    @Afrowarrior55 Місяць тому

    That ad you sponsored is literally something i have been waiting for for at least 10 years now omggg !!!!

  • @mistersippiburning
    @mistersippiburning Рік тому +5

    That Use Me/Mary Jane mash up was thicker than cold grits!

  • @TheMuveTube
    @TheMuveTube Рік тому +2

    Your content is phenomenal 👏🏽

  • @clint3530
    @clint3530 Рік тому +2

    Thank you! Love your videos and bass playing! 🔥🔥🔥

  • @Esaisaenz
    @Esaisaenz 8 місяців тому

    Man I just discovered your channel and I’ve been binge watching all of your videos. Extremely thought out and digestible scripts about music history. You’re my new favorite channel.

  • @rdm2604
    @rdm2604 Рік тому +2

    the billie jean beat was taken from Hall and oats song...I cant go for that (no can do).... listen to the intro to the halla and oats track....

  • @richieluukmane5256
    @richieluukmane5256 Рік тому +5

    Rick James had said in the liner notes for the CD compilation, "Rick James Bustin' Out", that Quincy Jones approached him and told Rick that he used part of Give It To Me Baby for the title cut of Mike's Thriller album. Which actually makes sense.

  • @ericksalazar3644
    @ericksalazar3644 Рік тому +3

    this is incredible as per usual but i’m surprised that you didn’t mention the similarities between the bass lines in thriller and give it to me baby

  • @MR2JONESY
    @MR2JONESY Рік тому +3

    WOOOOO! keep it up bro... An upload or 2 a day would be great 🤣😅 loving the content

  • @loftusal
    @loftusal Рік тому

    The quality of the info, explanation and illustration in your videos gives me funk face. Your videos are STANKY good!

  • @Mark-db1ok
    @Mark-db1ok Рік тому +2

    This was a fantastic history lesson, even as a bassist I didn't know all this stuff. Thanks for the great video!

  • @dethbolt000
    @dethbolt000 Рік тому +6

    The reason why most funk is written in E minor is because the BASS guitar's lowest note at the time was E. At times, like I do, a player might tune down to E flat or D for a deeper tone.

    • @bustabass9025
      @bustabass9025 Рік тому

      Or grab a five string tuned to low B, which for me is the better move. Not only do you get those five notes below low E but it also gives you greater range across the fretboard. This helps minimize a lot of shifting positions to play octaves and double octaves.

    • @dethbolt000
      @dethbolt000 Рік тому

      @@bustabass9025 I'm a guitarist and a bassist. I am an aggressive rocker and funker. My hands are large and I play a five for less intricate baselines, but prefer a 4 detuned because the space between strings makes more feasible for pop -slapping.

  • @Newbreed6256
    @Newbreed6256 Рік тому +2

    Love the channel, love this episode, love the history involved 👏🏾

  • @setaylw
    @setaylw Рік тому

    This is possibly my favorite UA-cam video of all time! Being a bass player whose favorite genre is funk, you really gave a great history listen here. Keep up the good and informative work!!!!

  • @terrencespikes3110
    @terrencespikes3110 Рік тому +1

    Brilliant video 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾 Much, much respect.

  • @anthonyrobinson6590
    @anthonyrobinson6590 Рік тому +2

    I remember hearing Prince talk about E funk. It might have been in a song too but I can't recall which one.

  • @gemini273
    @gemini273 10 місяців тому +1

    Should I be watching these in timeline order or chronological order? Either way, love the channel.

  • @electrosonicnebula
    @electrosonicnebula Рік тому +1

    Ah man this is what YT should be about. I'm watching instead of working as usual but I'm learning fast so enriching myself anyway

  • @newguy6935
    @newguy6935 Рік тому +1

    Wow! I'm a subscriber. Great stuff, Digging.

  • @jasonlegister2277
    @jasonlegister2277 Рік тому +2

    Each new video from you is outstanding/ on 🔥🔥🔥, longing for your next one, all the time.

  • @undergroundmoe
    @undergroundmoe Рік тому +1

    Papa's Got A Brand New Bag is possibly the coolest thing that ever happened

  • @williampamblanco
    @williampamblanco Рік тому

    Nifty bass playing, great concepts and you're clearly both having fun and a fan of the stuff you're covering. Dig it a lot, great work!

  • @DomstarRecordz
    @DomstarRecordz Рік тому +1

    Great Videos! Amazing channel.

  • @LordInvictus-yt
    @LordInvictus-yt Рік тому +4

    Chord progressions are public domain

  • @fnerXVI
    @fnerXVI Рік тому +2

    Fun fact about the string bass:
    In some orchestrations, the instrument is written to reach a C1 note, requiring an addition to the fingerboard called a C Extension, which does exactly what it sounds like. It extends the range of the instrument from a low E to an even lower C. Each note position from the nut of the C extension (C# to E♭) have their own gates, which if you've played a guitar, act similarly to a capo but for one string instead of the entire fretboard.

  • @kalvincatlin7777
    @kalvincatlin7777 Рік тому +1

    Holy shit! That was art! New sub 🤘

  • @wilenedozier6961
    @wilenedozier6961 Рік тому

    I was a music major back in the day and still am a musician at heart. I have all the albums you cite. Yes, albums. I enjoyed the music history lesson. Well done! I subscribed and will spread the word about your channel.

  • @elgallorojo
    @elgallorojo Рік тому +1

    That mary jane/ use me was so dope I want to slap the ish out of you! you are a legend sir

  • @DrVenture45
    @DrVenture45 Рік тому +4

    I love your stuff, bro! I had to laugh at this one. There are songs one might deem similar and then there are songs that are similar. I suppose it's anyone's call, but that author's opinion is absurd to me...a stretch at best. Even Quincy's comment about MJ "stealing" from other artists is objective. Hell, the whole industry is inundated with one artist vibing off of another...bass riffs, drum beats. That's my interpretation of Q's point.

    • @diggingthegreats
      @diggingthegreats  Рік тому

      Agreed - a lot of lawsuits in recent years, and only so many things you can do with the 12 notes in western music 😂

  • @phyphor
    @phyphor Рік тому

    As a bassist that has played both double and electric bass in an orchestra I'm glad you covered all this. Keep up the great work!

  • @SClass-jl4mu
    @SClass-jl4mu Рік тому +2

    The truth is Michael came up to Rick in a club about street songs. Mike like how Lanise kept a hard heartbeat like groove without all the fills

  • @rofea
    @rofea Рік тому +3

    “I can’t go for that” - Hall and Oats = Billie Jean’s inspiration as stated by MJ.

  • @TMthe33rd
    @TMthe33rd Рік тому +3

    Wow thank you for these knowledge, man
    Props to you from fellow bass player

  • @Joshua-qy3wi
    @Joshua-qy3wi Рік тому +2

    Dude keep up the great vids! 🔥and thanks for the spotify listening guide

  • @brahadeeshsuresh8408
    @brahadeeshsuresh8408 Рік тому +3

    Bruno Mars' "Calling All My Lovelies" sounds similar to Mary Jane.

  • @MovieMonkez
    @MovieMonkez Рік тому +5

    Rick James in the thumb nail?? Instant click we need more music breaking down the king of punk funk!

  • @voice_0f_reason
    @voice_0f_reason Рік тому +2

    Will you upload your mashups? They sound awesome!

  • @stereo-soulsoundsystem5070
    @stereo-soulsoundsystem5070 Рік тому +2

    Put that Bill Withers down before you burn down my house! Don't you casually make such a fire mix without warning again buddy!

  • @CookKey-dg1qm
    @CookKey-dg1qm Рік тому +1

    Interesting Subject. Learned somethng about the origins of the Bass. Which you had included Larry Graham of Sly and The Family Stone

  • @ray_maestro_
    @ray_maestro_ Рік тому +2

    Love the content. These videos are great.

  • @lartisan6274
    @lartisan6274 Рік тому +1

    the demo of Mj of " working day and night " is on youtube. Btw Phills collins steal ( the jackson - one more chance) for Phills collins - one more night. He even told to Randy Jackson, that he was influent by this song

  • @stormb4285
    @stormb4285 Рік тому +2

    You are an incredible historian! New subscriber. I do smooth jazz and love the circle of fifths

    • @bustabass9025
      @bustabass9025 Рік тому

      It is the road map, no question. It is a very valuable tool for bass players, since the bass is tuned in fourths, and the circle when read counterclockwise is also constructed in fourths. Learning how to properly use and interpret it should be the goal of every serious musician, as far as I'm concerned.

  • @prod.godmadebeats7847
    @prod.godmadebeats7847 Рік тому +1

    My favorite channel on UA-cam…

  • @ChromaticHarp
    @ChromaticHarp Рік тому +1

    Rick James’ first hit ‘You and I’ had that cadence as well but tuned down 1/2 step to Eb minor

  • @motorola59
    @motorola59 Рік тому +2

    Very, very well done! Great job. I love your content.

  • @PMB827
    @PMB827 Рік тому +2

    That Bill Withers x Rick James mashup was nastyyyyy 🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾

  • @Abrock730
    @Abrock730 Рік тому +2

    "Good to see you Rick!"(M.J. voice!) Hee Heee!😂

  • @cheddarcheez9917
    @cheddarcheez9917 Рік тому

    Great video! This fills in the blanks about my own beats and why, when sampling, I always seem to gravitate towards E