Guy Pratt Lockdown Licks Episode 8 Murder on the Dance Floor

[@TheCoon2000]

Guy has recorded and shared a stage with so many artists, what a resume! and what a great musician!!

[@formulajuan_]

Murder is what they did to this bassline in the mix 💀

[@yomamastacos2123]

this bass line is probably why the song is blowing up again-funky bass lines never age

[@welthinelo1899]

Guy Pratt, it is official. You are part of history. Murder on the dancefloor is one of the best songs ever created.

[@drcpilotflyer]

I speak for all the bass players on the planet, more videos PLEASE !

[@guypratt7104]

Jesus, give me a chance!

[@grantsmith8575]

The only thing I miss about lockdown - a new video from this gent every week. ❤

[@ibi_et_iterum]

Betsy could never get old.

[@giantrobot95]

There's nothing better than disco bass. Nothing.

[@mariobike046]

Cumbia bass bro is fan also

[@ianhoare289]

Its only watching Guy's lockdown show you realise what a skilled artform playing bass is.

[@richardstartin4656]

I love how complicated in its simplicity this is. Look at it and you think "That's not too hard" pick the bass up "Why is my thumb in the middle of my hand now?"

[@mikefellows3901]

Don't miss Covid lock down much but certainly miss these lick uploads ! Kept me sane, amused and educated in all things bass :o) Thank you Guy !

[@paultice]

Sophie's Kitchen Disco is an absolute joy 😁

[@MrBendixxx]

This song is currently enjoying a second coming, thanks to a certain film, and you know what, I’m here for it. It’s great seeing a new generation falling in love with Murder On The Dancefloor, and of course, the bass! A wonderful, uplifting, fun record, that takes me back to being 20 again 😀 so yeah, thanks ❤

[@TriumInfinitum]

Hiya,Im about to try and learn like a prayer,..its a most excellent bass line,...simply Magical👍🏻. Thank you Guy✨

[@sandras7029]

:D welcome back Guy. As a child of the seventies I will say that disco is highly underrated. Thanks Guy for the video.

[@homewithj1]

I had no idea you played this baseline . One of my absolute fav disco bass lines ever,70's or otherwise. I'd also like to note that I have Betty's twin sister . A 1965 Burgundy Mist Fender Jazz .

[@guypratt7104]

Oh wow! I’m impressed

[@laguitarecestpassorcier2302]

I agree, one of my fav baseline too

[@dominiccrimmings6925]

@@guypratt7104 Does Betsy not have 2 sisters? Are there not 3 jazzs, 3 precisions, 3 strats and 3 tele's all in the same colour?

[@guypratt7104]

@@dominiccrimmings6925 Not in my possession which is kind of the point..

[@dominiccrimmings6925]

@@guypratt7104 Well, if I ever see one on the market I'll let you know Guy - very small finders fees ;-) Just revisiting this vid as been asked to play this at a wedding later in the summer, thought I'd get the word from the one who knows !! Cheers

[@chrishiggins1828]

I'll never be able to listen to that song in the same way ever again....

[@pittarak1]

Mmmmmmm....... loved it, great bassline, but I'm not sure if it's as straight forward as you say .......I'm having a go at it but at 63yrs old my poor old arthritic fingers stand no chance! Lol!

[@RedForceRising]

What a great baseline which elevated this song. Thank you for the music

[@robertjung4001]

I watched this during the lockdown as I remembered Sophie’s song when it came out in the early 2000’s. It was like an awesome time capsule back to 78. Anyway thanks, Guy for the story on the bass for this song!

[@BassieMario]

Man oh man just discover your lockdown licks after the lockdown (I hope for everyone!) Great man! love it !!!

[@ggxlychan]

This has made my isolation period so much more happier!! Thank you Guy and thank you for signing my P-Bass at the Edinburgh Fringe!!

[@mazziecat]

omg, the man himself playing this modern classic

[@marciostaggemeier212]

I've always loved this bass line, just as you are one of my greatest idols on the instrument. But I didn't know you had recorded that song! Thank you for sharing with us!

[@EddieHitler7]

Love the Lockdown Licks, i could listen and watch Guy playing bass all day

[@SlinkiestTortoise23]

EddieHitler7 You need to get out more!

[@westyonbass511]

The best lines are often the simple ones and down to the groove. Thanks so much Guy. :)

[@LeonTodd]

I think we need a Guy Pratt signature disco shirt

[@FRUGALZZZ1]

Awesome - loving these lockdown videos and remembering these amazing tunes - thank you Guy!

[@grahamgray2421]

One great bass player!!worked with everyone!!

[@rivit90]

absolutely mesmerising , fantastic playing . one of them bass lines that just works , anything else wouldnt hold a candle

[@holgerschulz4104]

Thanks for all the good spirits, Guy!

[@brydenization]

Who's here in 2021? Such a tune and what a killin bass line 👌

[@Peakabike]

I am ! Never knew Guy played that great bass line on that terrific track !

[@grygoriidziavoruk6399]

same here, awesome!

[@zakmoranmusic]

Class!

[@craigsiegertsz9900]

I’ve always enjoyed playing this bass line....didn’t know it was one of yours👏

[@andyhinds542]

You are my favourite bass player. Not specifically for your style although you're excellent, but that your personality cracks me up. You remind me of me when I get started!

[@RadicalValkyrie]

Oh that was so fun to listen to and watch. Thank you , Guy. You've done SO much! I love this guitar! Im definitely a fan of this bass 70's sound (and the 80's songs style you used it for). Probably why I love Jamiroquai's sound. I went to watch Sophie's videos. :D

[@joshmore7175]

This is a proper piece of british pop perfection. What a song

[@Seandunc69]

You can’t beat a great disco bass line 👍👏👏

[@eggman1978]

Brilliant! i had no idea about half of these tracks you played on. Perfect bass for this song. You've sure moved around alot in the music circle.

[@countzero1972]

watched the interview with Scott and Ian from SBL just a moment ago which led me here. I think our tastes are similar Guy. I grew up on classic rock and heavy metal among my friends and band mates, but I always liked listening to the funkier stuff. I (try to) play bass, but I am most often on the drum set, and have always leaned toward the funky stuff on my own time. There were so many great players during the disco era that have been unjustifiably dismissed because it fell out fashion. I always loved the drum parts from Blondie's Clem Burke. I loved drum and bass esp from stuff like Earth Wind and Fire etc.. but it was my secret indulgence since all my friends were into rock and metal. Long live Disco !! LoL You seem like a cool, humble, guy to have some beers and jam with. Great little riff you have here too, with this Murder on the Dance Floor bit. I am going o learn it later tonight I think. Cheers.

[@timgebutler]

Ha. Me too. SBL podcast -> Rockonteurs podcast -> Guy on KZbin.

[@Chrisamusic1]

Disco basslines really are, just better than anything else. This is wonderful.

[@mattiaporto9117]

Always awesome Guy!

[@MarcWeertsMusic]

Love that album, such great production and a fantastic voice!

[@MrSK168]

This is a great example of, how the bass make the song/groove. If you take the bass out, there is no groove! Great work as always... Thanks for the video....

[@dags1965]

Fantastic stuff thank you Guy! After reading your book I changed my jazz bass pickups to EMGs... I remember at sound check once the engineer called out "Now that's how a bass should sound!" Thanks for the videos- best thing that's come out of the Lockdown!

[@tonymorrissey5750]

Who can possibly thumbs down this!, what assholes!. Great stuff Guy, you’ve been a lockdown highlight.

[@paulallen6915]

Sophies kitchen disco has me and the kids dancing on a Friday night, she's brill !

[@terrytickler]

That awesome a real funky bassline

[@Martin-1973]

I'm a French bassist.. sorry for my poor English.. You've been a great inspiration for me since many years ago (Pink Floyd's Delicate sound of thunder) Love your playing, your inspiration and I have to say I envy your prestigious career. Cheers from Paris

[@miroslavapobjecka330]

One of my Sophie's fav songs and guess who played the base 😉 thank you was joy as always

[@robalarcon]

OMG love this bass line, thanks Mr Pratt!

[@soulfunkbass]

I shirt point out lol...your an absolute badass, thanks for your insights on all your vids brother they're very very helpful

[@erikmaronde2244]

Thanks again! Great seeing you playing all these magnificent tracks and telling interesting and funny stories!

[@leejordan9174]

Each week gets better. Who knew you had been on so many tracks! Stay safe

[@leescolding1]

I wish I could play half as well as you . I’ve learnt the Michael Jackson track Earth song since I watched you play . Thank you Guy .

[@youkounkoun2]

Thank you very much Guy. I wish I could be your friend. Big hug to David, Steve and Phil and ... Richard.

[@albertsuarez5578]

You are my great influence. Salute you from Argentina! Albert

[@flyingcutless]

Guy when you say all this is easy...what you forget is timing which you have in abundance sir..this is why we an audience for you to serve as you say would love to hear you play anything I hope you keep this channel going play more floyd , funk and groove , disco , anything it’s gives us all hear and I hope I speak for most bass players a real treat .

[@audiocommunication3383]

Traditionally fantastic

[@mviker]

Damn, Guy... Mad skills! Just found this series of yours. Thank you so much!

[@PipeLawyer]

Outstanding playing. Disco bass playing has more character than most people realize.

[@davidherbert9601]

I love this song even more now.

[@ginolommano9326]

Love it Guy....watch it with my son hes mesmerised...hope to see you soon on a stage soon

[@bg9711]

Masterful as per usual, thanks a million :) I missed most of it thinking fondly about Sophies mum on Blue Peter :) ahhhhh, those days.

[@marytheresaburns4728]

Love this song, even more impressed that you play the bass.

[@eyalsharf1981]

can't overstate how great these videos are. thank you!!!

[@djolenis3]

I love this song so much and haven't heard it in years, thanks Guy!

[@roddersonfire]

Guy, Thanks so much for sharing thebasslines of the songs to which you have contributed to during your musical career. I have been following your channel and started learning the songs from the videos. Good practice and lots of fun. All the best

[@MarcWeertsMusic]

Love Sophie Ellis Bextor's singing, and the production of this album is sublime. Very cool bass riff indeed on this track!

[@propertopjoe]

What a lovely man

[@johnny0468]

i thought her husband was a bassist? ive heard his album too.he's very good...then again 'business and pleasure' ...youve wrote some amazing lines guy.😎👍

[@Rafatheman]

Maybe they weren't married when this song came out? Anyway, I would still get Guy Pratt playing a bassline on a song of mine, even if my own dad were a bass player

[@johnny0468]

@@Rafatheman thats a fair point 😀

[@karadenizkizi9992]

they weren't married at that point

[@bkucar]

Really nice. It's pretty clear now what beat suits you the most. I allways liked that track and it is a pleasant surprise to know you did the bass line. You and the singer had the most work done on it. This reminds me of Gilmours Today somehow. That's the track that probably got you to say something like "FINALLY! some FUN lol... or he told you, come on Guy, I'v got a treat for you hehe. Anyway, love all of your work, videos, bla, bla, see you in Zagreb this time next year. Stay safe you too!

[@Democracy_Manifest]

Mother on the dance floor

[@chroniclesofbap6170]

I've been watching SEB's lockdown disco... She's such a beatiful woman inside and out.

[@HimborDonutstrom]

Crazy!! I always liked this song specially the bassline. Didn't know that it was played by you. 🙌🏻

[@josephalvaro5244]

Ouch!Now that's a groove Ladies and Gents.We also love disco especially when you're driving it Guy.Made me smile.Almost made me get up and dance and that's nothing the world needs now.Thanks

[@KeithCopeland778]

You are an incredible bassist who I just found out about by watching the great instructor Dan Hawkins break down your bass line on this song! Outstanding tone too!!! Other than the bass lines and the guitar, one of my favorite parts of disco songs is the string arrangements. Thank you for this!

Great! And to think that, all these years later, this song would be back with a vengeance!

[@MrJlc93]

Sophie was my first celebrity crush. She’s a cutie. Banging tune as well 👍

[@stevemountford3707]

One of the best things to come out of lockdown is these videos. Could listen to you talk and play for days. Thanks Guy!

[@ridefast0]

An enjoyably unique bass line, that keeps going to sleep and waking up again! That's just genius. My 4001 never thought of that.

[@warrenosborne1539]

I'll never forget, somewhere around 78-79, the agent let us down. all we could get was 4 nights in Virginia Beach an after hours bar. 2 til 6 and we had to do some disco in each of the 3 sets. Personally I hate disco, the band leader said, "oz, the bass player is the lead instrument. I bit my teeth, I mean, we had bills. Almost like coming out of the closet, I had a great time, they let me loose, just me and the drummer. Yea, 4 square, Pentatonic, but it was fun. So was the gal's Life on the road,, Harr Harr. I saw you on the Delicate and Division tours. You are a bass players bass player. Kudos.

[@pastorfrankjacobsiii1169]

Smooth, precise.

[@gazhat]

I'm not really a fan of this track, but for 7 people so far to dislike what Guy's playing here makes me lose what little faith I have already in humanity. Collosal bellends.....

[@The80sBoy]

Absolutely wonderful. Thanks muchly, Guy.

[@brisleeadams]

Delicious bass line Guy! And that Syd Barrett Esquire replica, wow!

[@mikemcgibney]

Ah, never realised this was you Guy. Should have recognised that disco funkiness! Great track and bassline - thanks!

[@carlosoliva2007]

I'll never listen to this (already great) song again in the same way

[@louiswademan3182]

Really enjoyed that, Guy. Met you in Dallas, 1988. My aunt was married to Rick at the time. Great experience for me at 11 years old. I always liked what you brought to the band. Great on both PF tours. I will continue to watch your vids. Thanks.

[@StillLostInMusic]

Wonderful. Thanks, Guy. Sun is out; octave jumps... what's not to love. God bless.

[@zachleary108]

Oh what joy. I love this song so much. Pure first listen candy. Those ascending and descending lines are super cool and nice one on the Hot Chocolate shout out. The most under rated 70s funk band IMHO.

[@robertnshine]

That is a seriously good bass-line!

[@b2tall239]

Thank you, Dr. Pratt! BTW, great show in Miami with Nick.

[@encoredefunk6986]

Beautiful bassline! Love it. Nice work Mr Pratt!!

[@marcelmcanally8046]

Kiss And Tell, one of my favourite Guy-lines to play along to, along with Beautiful and Waiting For The Sunshine from Jimmy Nails Growing up In Public album, in fact all the basslines on that album are bloody top notch ! Thanks so much for your contribution and influence in my playing over the years Guy, you're a treasure mate.

[@paultraynorbsc627]

Cheers guy 👍

[@boogybass]

As a teacher stuck to my home here in Canada, watching you play is such a great joy, and learning experience, even as a player whose been playing bass for 40+ years. It's what I went to university for. Man, I love your tracks!

[@joaon4670]

Guy, play anything you like...it’ll allways be great. Cheers from Portugal 👌😉

[@RitchieRosson]

Brilliant! Love the positive message at the end Guy. Thank you. 🎸 🎶

[@gavintimson5940]

What a great bass line. Whenever I listen to songs I am not bothered about, I listen to the bass. I like a lot of Disco just for the reason bass is what chugs the tune along.