Hands down... Superfly is the greatest soundtrack album out there. Every song is killer. Great lyrics, great instrumentation. Especially the bass lines. Thanks so much for (as Curtis might say) "breakin it down so that we may all understand". Really appreicate the fine work you do.
@joedimaggio442 жыл бұрын
And a request.... how about some Larry Graham? Keep it up.
@GordonBeckles Жыл бұрын
I was sooooo fortunate to be a tween/teen during this period in music. Emir Deodato, War('s releases), Jimmy Hendrix's "Cry Of Love" lp. Gary Wright's "Dreamweaver" lp, ...and an album that (since 13, 14 years old) is a major part of the soundtrack of my life. Maestro Curtis Mayfield's "SUPERFLY"! 👍🏾🙏🏾❤🔥👊🏾 This 64 year old is giving thanks for music as he glows with joy.😉
@coreysmith48174 ай бұрын
Let's do it again Is another soundtrack that rivals that one in its own right..Check out the movie .It's bananas..
@OriginalOldSkoolFunk2 жыл бұрын
I've been playing guitar for just shy of 50 years now and played with a lot of real cool bass players, but no one ever broke down anything like you do in these videos. The content on your channel is absolutely solid and addictive and that's coming from a guitar guy that likes to talk about you four string guys. I cant get enough of your analysis of the music and your presentation is to the point and very easy to follow. The Super Fly album is definitely one of the greatest R&B albums of all time. The writing and arrangements that Curtis came up with are just absolutely iconic and the band's performance is exceptional. As cold blooded as Lucky's playing was... I must give props to Curtis's signature stylings on the guitar. I never get tired of listening to this soundtrack five decades after it came out. Please keep up the very compelling content. I'm definitely out here soaking up everything that I can from these videos and I'm thankful for it.
@JohnDengisYT25 күн бұрын
This album is so good. Not only is it well written an orchestrated with some of the grooviest tracks that Curtis ever wrote, but behind it all is a powerful message running counter to the plot of the film. It adds this extra layer of depth to what is already a deep and powerful album.
@drummersagainstitk Жыл бұрын
Major at the time. MAJOR. Everyone knew it'd be spoken about in 55yrs. I was right there.
@mojodanslabiblioteque4 ай бұрын
Hand percussion- the composing is unreal! Amazing lp to cover. Thank you.
@angelainytАй бұрын
Mr Curtis was a really great musician, pioneer of urban music, grand songwriter, had so much vision, cared about black people's struggles, and so, used music to inspire change -- Those bass notes painted memorable pictures
@gvrpresentsbearwilliams Жыл бұрын
Lucky Scott is the single reason that I have played bass guitar.as my main instrument for over forty years. I’m happy that you’ve given him his own feature video… He is just as much a Genius Bass Player as was James Jamestown in my opinion. Plus… He’s from CHICAGO like me!!! Bravo!!!👏 🎉
@tobydrums18 ай бұрын
Lucky is from Chattanooga TN.
@walterholland12512 жыл бұрын
The bass line under the lyric "trying to get over" is as funky as it gets. Even to this day.
@3kingkool2 жыл бұрын
Agreed
@waltersassano4294 Жыл бұрын
That's a GEORGEOUS bass. Love the sound. I'm a big fan of flat wounds. Awesome video. Thanks.
@SpookOneMusic2 жыл бұрын
Hell yeah! Lucky Scott was cold! That entire band was sick! I loved how Lucky would shake the string on a note. Very brooding
@themaincat85 Жыл бұрын
Yes sir. Lucky Scott was an original and a beast on the bass. May he RIP.
@jamesdenny47342 жыл бұрын
One of the only albums I liked every song 🎵... I can still sing every word to each song 😁
@RoninAliNowOn7 ай бұрын
An elder friend of mine just mentioned Lucky in a conversation tonight! Then I ran into FREDDIE'S DEAD live on F.B.. Finally I had to look him up and I'm glad I landed here!
@BlackRootsAcademyOfSoul2 жыл бұрын
That Fender Jazz sounds crisp 👌🏿
@markmaioli4 Жыл бұрын
Superfly is definitely one of my favorite movie soundtracks of all time!
@313mph2 жыл бұрын
I'm grateful for your breakdown of these.. we can go DEEPER. I want a convo with you about this as it pertains to Black Culture, and Masculinity as it was in the 1970s.
@s3hooligan Жыл бұрын
I keep coming back to this review. Such a great album to practice my bass with.
@frankflstf Жыл бұрын
Sad that he had to pass so young RIP LUCKY SCOTT thanks for the funk
@heavychevy46162 жыл бұрын
god bless & thank u sir
@CharlieBass52 жыл бұрын
I have thought of late 60's when Larry Graham was added to the mix, music changed. James Brown had really become, funk was loose in the wild!!! Man you got me singing over here. Thank you!!!
@ShudrodWatts2 жыл бұрын
that brother Lucky Scott was just to smooth and funky!!! I get high off the rhythm !!!
@bellygunnermusic Жыл бұрын
so good. each bass line uses space, and thereby stands out as a distinct, powerful, anchoring phrase. very very awesome stuff. thank you for taking this apart.
@peterayolov Жыл бұрын
We're so lucky to have "Lucky" Scott's music. 🧿
@vvblues3 жыл бұрын
Great work and I'm not even a bassist.
@jcxperience Жыл бұрын
I'm from Chicago and grew up with Lucky Scott and the entire Scott family.
@vincentwong28012 жыл бұрын
I love Curtis Mayfield's
@jonhillman871Ай бұрын
"if you don't have superfly, baby..." i wouldn't dream of not having superfly.
@edennard12 жыл бұрын
1st and foremost I thank you for this because I was playing these tunes in my dads Soul Quintet when I was a young jit.. Most of these cats played a P bass string with the Fender Flats with the action on the Bass would be set more on the high side , however listening to this just confirms to me that even a damn good 5 string Jazz Bass ( and I have a couple ) does not and cannot match the fatness and dirtiness of a 4 String 70’s Fender Jazz Bass strung with flats and no preamp..I have a 74 Jazz that has had the same strings on it since 2010 .. !
@paulsteezo17722 жыл бұрын
You Sir...ARE BIG PIMPIN'!!!
@louierubio3 жыл бұрын
Man I’m excited to watch this
@classicbasslines3 жыл бұрын
Nice stuff Paul. Lucky Scott is definitely underappreciated
@jgsrhythm1002 жыл бұрын
Love Curtis and this album !!!!!!! Please check Sly & Family,Stone- " There's a Riot Going. On" Bassist Larry Graham literally invented slap bass and brilliantly employed it on this album. One of the funkiest brilliant albums period!!
@InnerVisions68 Жыл бұрын
Timeless and badass lines
@brucemoxley43002 жыл бұрын
Hello Paul, I enjoy your videos and I was pleasantly surprised when I saw your video on Luck Scott, you did a great job of providing information on such a great person. I married his first cousin and met him while I was in college, Lucky came from a family of gifted singers and musicians . Thanks again for the great update..
@sean_on_bass3 жыл бұрын
This is seriously great...please keep doing these!
@pdbass3 жыл бұрын
I will try...if I can get past all of this blocking!
@GordonBeckles Жыл бұрын
@@pdbassawesome, illuminating breakdowns in your deconstruction of this incredible album. I was 13, 14 years old when this album came out and it's a major part of the soundtrack of my life.😁👍🏾🙏🏾👊🏾 Thank You Maestro...
@MathiasChanell-ki2wp Жыл бұрын
Dear Paul, thank you very much for your spirit, your competence and the inspiration! Good vibes to you.
@ramsesstafford46402 жыл бұрын
This video should have more views and likes. The Superfly soundtrack is one of my top 10 albums of all time. Love Curtis 👌🏽
@secretdaisy64842 жыл бұрын
Super fly is one of my all time favorite albums and the masterpiece lives on my iPod! 👍☮️🌞🌟🎸🎶
@cary34282 жыл бұрын
Thank you Paul. For every video, but this album is where my soul resides.❤
@sebuteo3 жыл бұрын
Wow!!! Great episode!! 'Dripping with Funk'. That's my bag, baby! I totally agree with you; Joseph 'Lucky' Scott is a hero of mine. I also really love his playing with LeRoy Hutson, whose music (Hutson's) is, I think, very undervalued. Like Mayfield's music Hutson's is very bassline driven. Do you know 'Love The Feeling'? The bass part is the hook/groove-propelling force of the song. Another bassist from the funky soul bag I'd love to see you cover is the guy from Pleasure (I can't recall his name offhand).
@pdbass3 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it! Yes, Nate Phillips (Glide) is a bad dude! I think I'm going back to the 80s for the next episode, so please stay tuned.
@bernardgross8672 жыл бұрын
Thank you for doing what you do. We are not just the bass player. Love you Brother 🎸
@pdbass2 жыл бұрын
🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽
@djbelc013 жыл бұрын
Good stuff Paul. I really enjoyed the way you pointed out 1) when the bass lines for the denser songs were more straightforward and 2) how the bridges tended to be more free flowing and loose than the rest of the song. Those are examples of some important points that a lot of players don't consider: you always need to think about the arrangement of the song, and how to balance out what you're playing with the rest of the instruments and what your ear is being led to hear.
@user-ow3dq1er4e2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this. The first time I heard Freddie’s dead I wanted to play bass. This entire record means so much to me. Excellent video
@insidejazzguitar81122 жыл бұрын
His dedication to the music is fun and inspiring. And when he talks about the sound of NYC in the early 70s, he’s right- I was there😊
@ronaldgrant17312 жыл бұрын
One of my favorite albums Thank you for the in depth information, absolutely incredible!! Keep it up!!
@jamesoconnell74432 жыл бұрын
Unusual to have someone without artifice, funny, nice and passionate. I have to watch everything this guy does because he’s hearing all of the subtleties of which I lacked expression for. It’s like I’m hearing the Socrates of not just Bass but it’s idiom. Thanks again for this. You’re a commodity and yet I’m paying nothing-yet. I was just yesterday listening to Mayfield and Fishbone’s version of Freddie’s Dead.
@ag0529762 жыл бұрын
Thanx for this this. Superfly, was such a iconic recording. The analysis of this music is outstanding…
@izzybermudez11792 жыл бұрын
I'm a keyboardist, but man, I'm learning sooo much from your channel. Thank you
@peterknaust74243 жыл бұрын
Paul I would love to hear your take on Flora Purim’s “Stories to Tell” from 1974. Miroslav Vitous and Ron Carter divided the base duties beautifully. After almost 50 years it’s still fresh and compelling!
@pdbass3 жыл бұрын
I really don't know that one....I will check it out after the New Year for sure. Thanks!
@Metro498 Жыл бұрын
The definitive intro bass line is Curtis Mayfield’s (Don’t Worry) “If there’s a hell below we all going to go”. From his self titled album. Incredible.
@adamgibbons21033 жыл бұрын
Love your videos, Paul. Love the combo of examining bass playing on an album (not just one song) along with the history and historical context you provide - this is my groove, man: talking about and listening to and learning from music and the historical context it lived in. Thank you for your musicianship and sharing your renditions of songs on the bass, too. Learning Yearnin' is what we do (to quote Maurice White)!
@pdbass3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for watching, Adam!
@marcusparnell24032 жыл бұрын
Learning so much here. Thank you
@richarda7346 Жыл бұрын
I listen all the time. Such a great soundtrack....and film . Remember buying the lp when I was about 16.
@rtasvadumsaur3 жыл бұрын
Nice one-two punch with The Nightfly and now this! These really aren't your typical surface level KZbin topics, though of course they were massive hits in their own time. Great work 👍
@jazzpunk3 жыл бұрын
Agree 100%! The Nightfly & Superfly! So much greatness to...borrow. :-O
@jubaby11112 жыл бұрын
SIMPLY AWESOME
@sparedbygrace74902 жыл бұрын
I love your insights. Ty sir
@Toracube2 жыл бұрын
I can’t think of an album I’ve played to more. Another great breakdown.
@a-funk12532 жыл бұрын
Thank you, man, for that 11:00 visualization of note reading. These kind of examples help us lazy note readers. 👍❤️. Keep on going with these if you will. 💪
@a-funk12532 жыл бұрын
This is a real lesson by the way.
@z981332 жыл бұрын
I grew up in the NYC school system and was never afforded a single music class. Today as an adult, I feel that I was robbed. I am currently trying to learn to play the bass. I am mesmerized by the way you break it down.
@pdbass2 жыл бұрын
🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽 Anyone can do this!
@spacesloth64962 жыл бұрын
Very special. Channel. Thank you. For making these video. So much good info.and funk and groove and feeling. 🙏🦋❤️🔥❤️🦋🙏
@glenwhatley41252 жыл бұрын
i recall as a 18yr old white guy bass player who wasn't particularly interested in funk, walking everyday in NYC 1972 actually hearing black folks talking about Curtis Mayfield getting nominated for the Grammy but not winning. These folks were really pissed about it, too. I'm pretty certain rational tensions back then had a lot to do with this, too. i didn't realize till now that he apparently was disqualified because he actually couldn't 'write' music! Now how many musicians would that have counted out if that rule were allowed to continue. As i recall Glenn Campbell also couldn't 'write' music either yet...! Major Ripp-off. Wasn't till years later that my musical tasted matured that i broadened my musical scope and began to appreciate all genres for what they are.
@tommiecarlton57602 жыл бұрын
In 72 I was 8yrs old I seen Shaft and Superfly and love these soundtracks before vcrs. Soundtracks were like listening to movie 💖💖😎😎🔊🔊
@froggyleggy3 жыл бұрын
Gonna have to shed some of these again
@HermanSFlint2 жыл бұрын
I always wondered what happened To Lucky Scott , he was an unsung hero IMHO, he had his own style , thanks for putting him out there , I couldn't get this info on him anywhere else.
@bassocanario3 жыл бұрын
Old enough to remember when this came out...Brilliant and entertaining analysis, thank you!👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽
@sergemartinez5843 Жыл бұрын
I was 12 when Super Fly came out,I went to see the Movie with a Couple of my buddies,and my Mom brought me a T-shirt with the picture of Superfly just like the Movie poster.Back the they'd let us in even if the Movie was rated R.We only paid 1.25 for two Movies,and I loved the Bass sounds in all of Curtis Mayfield songs.70's Bass lines were really Funky.
@tobydrums18 ай бұрын
Thanks for this. Lucky was great. Not enough bassist’s I play with now pay enough attention to long and short note differences. I never played with Lucky. I played with his brother Porky(Lebron) with the Impressions. They have a sister that played the bass also. Lucky was one of the best ever.🎉
@waltermal13 жыл бұрын
donny hathaway « live » for episode 3 :) good job !
@sebuteo3 жыл бұрын
Good call! I'm hoping he'll do some LeRoy Hutson, who 'Lucky' also played with...
@johnc.griffinjr.45083 жыл бұрын
Ah man, I've got to find that album! I believe the bassist name is/was Willie Weeks. Peace
@pdbass3 жыл бұрын
That's definitely on my list, but I'm going back to the 80s next time. Stay tuned for some Willie Weeks! Thanks for watching.
@emersonhendersonjr.29692 жыл бұрын
Thank you for your covered of different generes of bass playing and the players!! AWESOME JOB SIR!!
@martinheath59473 жыл бұрын
Masterpiece! Not heard this in years, SO glad you did this breakdown Awesome!
@pdbass3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@martinheath59473 жыл бұрын
@@pdbass Thank you for the excellent homework!
@jackdolphy89652 жыл бұрын
This , and ‘Live’ were amongst my most played vinyl in the great music days of the early ‘70s. Thank you for bringing Lucky to center stage. Man you completely nailed it by highlighting Freddie’s Dead. Thank You for passing this music forward. Curtis’ music is as awesome and timely and relevant right now as ever, surely will be for the indefinite….! Here’s to minor 9 chords forever!! 😹
@erich1308 Жыл бұрын
"GIMME YOUR LOVE" is my favorite song on the soundtrack.
@BobbyFischerQc Жыл бұрын
I discover you with this video, and after I watch 20 of your videos, I’ll get a bass tomorrow.
@markknight64453 жыл бұрын
You sir, are a class act. This Channel must succeed. Subbed. 🖖🏼 Sansamp D.I. , was a must have for me for the last 20 years too.
@pdbass3 жыл бұрын
Much appreciated!
@lckaren9 ай бұрын
I can’t read music, but I’m loving Ur content -BIG🎉❤🔥🌞
@squidito25342 жыл бұрын
You are great man, love this video and look forward to watching more of this content style. I’m late to the party but wanted to express my thanks for what you’ve put together
@thomasanderson38922 жыл бұрын
I love your channel! The breakdown and the beauty of the bass guitar is an awesome sight. thank you brother!
@teebumpas2 жыл бұрын
First of all thank you for giving recognition to very talented musicians who might otherwise be overlooked . I am for Chattanooga Tn. and I had the pleasure of playing gigs with Lucky as I was just coming out of high school . Even though I was a trumpet player I was totally blown away by Lucky's bass playing , so much that he taught me how to play some of his favorite licks on bass . Also he was just a Great guy and friend . Thanks again for the post ....
@JayTaylorSirfishalot3 жыл бұрын
Wow, super dope lessons man! Subscribed.
@marcryptic Жыл бұрын
Pusherman is the first song I think of with this movie. Great bassline and vocals/lyrics.
@brucearbuckle54963 жыл бұрын
Absolutely love this Paul, learned a ton by watching your insight. Thank you!
@pdbass3 жыл бұрын
Thanks, Bruce!
@epat32 Жыл бұрын
One of my favorite movies of all TIME!!! Thank You for this! Can you do one for The Mack and/or Willie Hutch?
@markusmuller21902 жыл бұрын
And again thx for this great video. u r a great guy
@eustacerobinson17732 жыл бұрын
Mr Paul You are Da MAN no analysis comes close at dissecting Music into it Atoms 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽🙌🏾🙌🏾💙💙💙
@3rduncle3 жыл бұрын
really happy I found this channel. Great work!
@pdbass3 жыл бұрын
🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽
@cameronsteuart11972 ай бұрын
I've been playing with a jazz group that does a lot herbie hancock and i've realized I am wanting for funky bass-lines. This helps a lot. Especially the articulation stuff.
@robertjeffery6100 Жыл бұрын
I watched the movie the coronet theater in Rochester NY Great everything in the movie
@dickstryker11 ай бұрын
Curtis Mayfield is a genius and his Sountrack for Superfly is one of the greatest suites of the 20th century. Jmho
@cameronsteuart1197 Жыл бұрын
so cool, lots of fun lines to try!
@mikebassy3 жыл бұрын
Love this . I have this cd the super fly and a few others like Roots by Curtis. And a live one . Time to get them out . Great that you are into Oscar pettiford and Soul from the 70s ! It’s the same stuff anyway but some snobs might tell us different. During the 70s I used to walk around London and pretend I was in America ha ha , I watched too much tv I suppose. I was a strange kid . Did you ever see the 1976 King Kong movie ,? There Is a cti Lalo lp towering toccata with Anthony Jackson on bass where they disco King Kong .
@audiogrouch1 Жыл бұрын
one of my most treasured, original vinyls from my childhood
@audiogrouch1 Жыл бұрын
(drummer here, a stowaway on your journey)
@AllegoryofPatrick Жыл бұрын
Man I love the sound top to bottom on this album. I got it on cd in my 20s. It's so cool to see the bass parts and hear them isolated. Thank you so much for sharing the pdfs too! I'll definitely be playing on the bass and piano
@yetiwookie1 Жыл бұрын
I love the historical/musical vibe of your channel. Great playing, I'm becoming a better bass player because of efforts like yours. Thank you. cheers!
@terrymiller1112 жыл бұрын
You are very thorough with your transcriptions also. It is appreciated to see that extra little bit.
@trevorblair55523 жыл бұрын
Great channel with awesome content. More of this please!!! 👍🏾🙏🏿
@pdbass3 жыл бұрын
Thank you! Will do!
@marioguarini3 жыл бұрын
great contents as always , thank you
@tawanacaldwell206811 ай бұрын
I miss you Uncle ❤
@chaunceynewsome75442 жыл бұрын
thanks for such good information and context. good analysis and technique
@heydreyes83693 жыл бұрын
Watching this for the second time now (watched it pre-trim). Man you never fail to amaze with the way you keep people's attention and keep them interested. The way you talked about how the songs corresponded with the movie was super cool. These two breakdowns you've made are honestly some of my favorite videos on youtube, and the fact that you're the only person I see doing it is badass. I'm super proud to have you as my teacher man, much love.
@Apemopo2 жыл бұрын
if you wanna be a junkie-wow! makes me want to get some flats.
@JohnHorneGuitar3 жыл бұрын
Fantastic as always! I love the little details you point out like the differences in articulation between different sections of a song! Those can make an enormous difference!
@pdbass3 жыл бұрын
Thanks, John!
@matthewwilson32022 жыл бұрын
Never gets any love , but a major influence on my playing. Ditto Melvin Dunlap, Bill Wither's sometime bassist