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In the MLT song “WHY?”, of the many remarkable traits of the song, I love the bass line that stands out from the beginning, that is accompanied by organ, and then the strings. It’s a beautiful masterwork arrangement like a rainbow of sounds. The chord progression you can hear in Make Show is another one that really stands out and pulls you in. There are wonderful and beautiful effects like this throughout the album. One could certainly write a dissertation for a PHD on all the master work music elements this masterpiece album encompasses.
In rock and roll the bass guitar provides a solid rhythmic foundation for the entire band establishing a groove that helps the drummer and other musicians stay in time. The consistent pulse of the bass guitar creates an engaging and even danceable rhythm in rock music. The bassline is also known to outline the harmony and chord progression of a song, hence the bass player contributes to the harmonic structure of the music. In addition to the rhythmic and harmonic functions, the bass also introduces melodic elements and counterpoint, and now we are getting into juicy stuff.
In both rock and roll and Bach’s fugue and counterpoint, the bass plays a crucial role in providing a harmonic foundation outlining a the underlying chords that helps to establish the harmonic structure of the music. The bass line in both styles serve as a rhythmic anchor helping to maintain a steady pulse and providing a sense of groove and stability in the song.
Another song I can think of where the bass line really stands out and adds to the music is Beach Boys “Good Vibrations”
What other songs come to mind that has a stand out bass line?
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