Top 5 Kool & The Gang Basslines | Celebration, Get Down On It & More | Thomann

This week Julia brings you her Top 5 basslines from Kool & The Gang. What are yours?
Gear used: bit.ly/3oF6yXO
Recorded and mixed with Universal Audio: tho.mn/uadx1
Monitors optimised through Sonarworks: tho.mn/sonar
Interesting bits and pieces:
0:00 Introduction
0:30 #1 Celebration
2:15 #2 Get on on it
4:19 #3 Jungle Boogie
5:51 #4 Let the music take your mind
7:04 #5 Good Time
7:55 Goodbye!
Webshop: www.thomann.de
Facebook: / thomanninternational
Twitter: @thomann / thomann
Instagram: @thomann.music / thomann.music
Pinterest: / thomannde
Visit our blogs:
GER: www.thomann.de...
ENG: www.thomann.de...
FRA: www.thomann.de...
ESP: www.thomann.de...
ITA: www.thomann.de...
NED: www.thomann.de...
FIN: www.thomann.de...

[@jimcarberry8262]

I love watching Julia, she is a great bassist, her love for music is infectious. I have learned a lot from her.

[@SomeReallyUniqueName]

Plus I love how she starts grooving while playing. Far to many musicians just stand there.. as if their backs were up on the wall.

[@SomeReallyUniqueName]

@@blastmanutz7798 She was selected by Thomann, one of the, if not the, largest music instrument sales in the world, to basically represent them in the area of basses. And you are... Who exactly?

[@buckemptier]

@@SomeReallyUniqueName This is a great bassist kzbin.infopfO4mTd8Nsk?feature=share

[@buckemptier]

@@blastmanutz7798 A pretty face goes a long way.

[@conodigrom]

@@buckemptier Oh come on

[@icychill105]

I love how much fun she's having playing the bass line from jungle boogie

[@jonbaker3728]

The meter says she is about 10 decibels louder than the previous song. Yeah, she was enjoying the trip. The era of Funk must be a bassist dream era.

[@Malfunksiun]

I was like, "Aint it good to ya!". 🤤

[@franklineno8616]

You done it again girl,I know you can't be old enough to have grown up listening to this funk,but damm,you sure know how to rock them out,this is memory lane girl and I love it,oh the glasses,so cool but definitely chic,God bless you girl....

[@gregs767]

Summer Madness. It's steady and melodic, hypnotic. Then the keys take you there.

[@marcusjknight]

They are truly amazing live. Saw them in 2022. Also very nice people to meet. There discography for dance floor power is second to none. Lady’s Night is next level as well.

[@MrGert1960]

This sunburst Fender Precision Bass is really beautiful! And Julia is great musician! Looking very good too!

[@markmccomish7864]

Slices through Jungle Boogie with ease! Julia has de funk!! ❤️

[@1TxSwampRat]

I stumbled onto Julia by accident while searching for bass covers for my favorite music. She is the best of all of them! Great bassist, to the point explanations, and really gets you going! This is about Kool & the Gang (grew up with 'em and luv 'em) but like the EWF title, you are a "Shining Star" Keep it up!

[@rbk7876]

As a percussionist from the 70's and still jamming today at age 61, thank you, I wish we could recruit you as our bassist 😉, nice work 👍🎸🥁

[@bernardhossmoto]

Simple, yet catchy and funky bass lines that go so well with the songs.

[@mikram5359]

"Celebration" was inspired by Prince's " I wanna be your lover. " Ronald Bell was backstage at a Rick James concert and heard Prince who was supporting James singing that song. Ronald altered what he was hearing by reversing the groove and slowing down the speed and came up with the main hook for Celebration.

[@bigkeezo]

Awesomeness

[@mikram5359]

@@bigkeezo Isn't it tho? Isn't it tho.

[@djijspeakerguy4628]

I always thought they sounded similar. No way!!!

[@roberthart4160]

Love it when Julia stands up on these episodes... you really get to see her in the zone, rockin' out

[@MojoUX]

Absolutely love this episode. You show how the use of octaves in funk are so cool. Tausendmal Dank so viel von diesem Bass-Anfänger!

[@jaysjams1517]

I recently picked up the bass after playing guitar for many years. "Get Down On It" was a song I learned a few months ago and glad to see it made your list. I love that groove. Thanks for playing it.

[@MacHamish]

This is a fantastic way to start my Friday morning, thank you. 😎❤👍

[@jonaseliaswinning9928]

Are you considering making a video about Bernard Edwards Basslines?

[@ThomannsGuitarsBasses]

Unfortunately we can't make a Chic - Bernard Edwards episode on youtube because of copyright reasons. But you can watch it on instagram 😊 instagram.com/tv/B96PmyWIyBB/?hl=de // Cheers, Julia

[@titusnixon]

Bernard Edward was just one of the best Bass player in a generation

[@tristanawe9149]

Kool jouera avec James après sur SOUL SYNDROME

[@Adibarum]

Julia always has exquisite tone and technique..a true inspiration for us bass players

[@styner3]

"Hollywood Swinging" was the first bass line I ever played, I only learned that song to play in a HS talent show (to get girls) with my friends having never played the bass before. It's very simple and it gave me the determination to play the bass.

[@amanra1595]

I learned Jungle Boogie and Higher Plane

[@giannispezza]

I recently watched an interview with Chic's Nile Rodgers in which he claimed he got inspired by the beginning of Hollywood Swinging bass line when he wrote Chic's Good Times, you know, the 3 quarter notes on E. He said his cousin played with Kool and the Gang.

[@frankfrank7921]

Well, don't keep us in suspense: Did it get you laid?

[@styner3]

@@frankfrank7921, 40+ years ago, I can't remember. LOL!!

[@suviseshbharadwaj7206]

You played the bass for girls? 😢 That's never worked before....the guitarist, frontman and drummer get all the chicks. We bassists go home with the groove though 🔥

[@eduardorodriguesdasilva3117]

I found Julia by accident on the net. Fantastic!! I don't play bass but I listen to you for hours. Excellent bass player, charismatic, very good musical selection and explanations. Eduardo by Brazil

[@capzisediam5845]

Man sieht ganz genau, wie sehr Du die Musik liebst, fühlst und mit Ihr mitgehst !!! Sehr geil ... eine Bassistin mit Leidenschaft !!! \m/

[@transfixleo]

Summer Madness!!!

[@PSA955]

Jungle Boogie, such a cool song. Love that Fender 75th Commemorative P-bass, I picked one up earlier this year.

[@stefanherbst9980]

Hi, have yours the same colour? The top part between the Pickups and the Bridge is more Brown than orange. I mean my copy

[@PSA955]

@@stefanherbst9980 Similar, I think they're all a little different. The Bourbon Burst is gorgeous in person. I wasn't a fan of the gold hardware until mI saw it in person, it works, beautiful bass that plays better than it looks.

[@lightnintrucker]

My favorite Kool & The Gang bass line is from their smooth instrumental Sumner Madness. I'd love to see you do that one!

[@amanra1595]

I was going to ask to see Summer Madness also. I have the original album. Light of the worlds

[@moriyokiri3229]

This is absolutely my favorite Kool & the Gang song too!

[@PeterHaida]

Summer Madness 👍

[@gringoonthabeat]

Julia is awesome. Seems like shes playing all my fav stuff!

[@deniz7837]

She’s FRESHH!! - has so many sweet subtle variations & fills

[@karelhoogendoorn]

You've opened up a new way to look at bass playing Julia. I play the guitar (moderately) and therefor always listened more to that. But after watching a couple of videos, I don't think I an ignore this instrument anymore. You sound like a great and skilled player and your love for playing is very infectious! Thnx ❤

[@monsieurPessoa]

Julia is so good than i am rediscovering these historic hits !

[@peanut71968]

Love the new backdrop! She is a tremendously talented and beautiful musician! Thanks for doin’ and sharing!

[@m4mpfr3d]

Great ones, had to grab my bass right away. They're also killing it on "Fresh" 😎

[@matthewgroff433]

My favorites besides "Celebration" are: "Joanna", "Cherish", "Ladies Night", "Fresh", and "Funky Granny".

[@mansenmias]

Would have rather liked to hear 'Cherish' than that bass trolling on nr. 5 (forgot the title of the song)!

[@serge1336]

Get Down On It ! Seit jeher mein Lieblingssong! Cool gegroovt, Julia!

[@sergiobustos8694]

She's having so much fun and is so contagious. I love k&tg, and she gives so many good vibes

[@Tfdpro]

Great Job Julia!!!

[@patrickmclain8735]

Julia, just continue to play what you enjoy playing... love your music selection!!

[@RickNelsonMn]

Love "Celebration"🎶🎧🎸

[@marcos.6548]

Julia, You are awesome.

[@pourquoippaass4284]

The best ever song by K&tG : "Fresh" !!!! Great bassline.

[@timothysteven]

OMG that P-Bass tone is killing me. Amazing playing!

[@johnwallace7694]

Timothy I literally just bought a 1980 fender special p bass ,lake placid blue , because of julia and her bass groove .

[@toddohligschlager4093]

Great playing as always!

[@PeteCarlton]

Great to see you having such fun!

[@viperine4577]

Quality music here. Always.

[@josipljutic2037]

Thanks Julia for good time!

[@garyburns4546]

Julia, I just love how you get into it!

[@fowlkeskm]

Julia I truly love listening to you play on this channel

[@RICK-te3qh]

Stunning P bass.. more anything using the Precission pls! & you have such smooth finesse. Thanks so much for putting this together for us.. stay safe.

[@andrewpinner3181]

Much enjoyed, thanks Julia.

[@ShaggyCrew87]

Celebration!!! my favorite

[@martinskalnins2448]

Julia , you are great 👍😘

[@avalt0134]

Julia grooving makes it impossible not to simp

[@ronaldobarbatana]

I really hope Julia is thinking about a part 2. Songs like Funky Stuff, Love the Life you Live, Ladie's Night...

[@cowboygypsey]

What a talent you are, thank you.

[@ednaldojose8343]

So amazing! Love you julia!!

[@musicandmusic3340]

Julia ist die beste ❤️

[@rrdream2400]

"She's Fresh" is great bass

[@luranzaechols8303]

That was FUNKY!!!

[@scruffybob42088]

Imma need a whole cover of Good Time😍

[@mmorage]

dankeschön für deinem bass mit awesome funk!!.

[@nicolajones3643]

Love it thank you Julia❤

[@giannibiancocircus]

Julia, you got it and I love you

[@glennkphotog]

Queen of Funk! 👍 Totally awesome playing and love the sound of your bass and rig. I’m favoring Jungle Boogie but all are feet-moving lines. Well done!

[@MaskedRiderChris]

Julia and the Bass Face are back! I can't get over how good she is at finger style funk--I wish I'd had a handle on that near as well as she does when I was playing the bass. Good show as always, Miss Julia! Me, I always liked the groove on "Joanna" because it's so relaxed and laid back, but confident, and the fills he does on the chorus between vocal lines are just so tasteful and perfectly timed. Deceptively simple, for sure.

[@BassByTheBay]

I know you can only fit so many in, but "Hollywood Swinging" is an iconic line, and I'd also add "Ladies Night".

[@Koolazzmike]

I was just about it suggest Hollywood Swinging. That whole song was basically bassline driven.

[@SveinMBortne]

Priceless!

[@figgybass]

Another great video! One of the 1st bass lines I ever learned was Hollywood Swingin. Simple but effective.

[@62029]

Hollywood Swingin is a nice song too. Julia is awesome

[@nicobass4099]

Great Video Julia ! Thanks . My kool favorites Big Fun and Open Sesame

[@fernandoherranz4095]

That is some wicked bass Julia! Nice work as always!

[@petrcubanbrait5910]

Great funky feeling Julia !

[@randallsherman1309]

How about the bass line to "Open Sesame"? Or the slow jam, "Summer Madness"?

[@smoothoscillator1]

Yeah I was expecting Summer Madness

[@dennismullins4930]

Excellent ☮️

[@minioner5080]

Awesome work Julia

[@brunobarcone8345]

Super Julia ❤

[@Gliam1205]

Really keep those glasses instead of contacts! Looks great :) Awesome grooving as usual

[@davidncw4613]

Super cool, proper funk!!

[@swedebug2889]

As always, that is some sweet tunes! 🤙🤙

[@snoopyjc]

Very Kool!!! :-). Love your new glasses!

[@vaultdweller966]

Great stuff! By the way, you really should do Shalamar, they have the best bass lines IMO. Or maybe Chic...

[@christopherweise438]

Emmanuel B. - CHIC all the way. Bernard doesn't get the respect he deserves.

[@Heathcliff_hensel]

yes "Take that to The Bank" is amazing.

[@xxphactor]

I believe that's Leon Sylvers on the bass for Shalamar.

[@eggy1962]

Definitely do some Shalamar, they had some great songs

[@perfume-tengoku2455]

yes yes yes shalamar !!

[@Zevonfan524]

I absolutely love your enthusiasm for music.

[@xavsvideos]

Great tunes, great player. Thanks a lot for that vidéo. Love it.

[@jao9850]

Awsome playing !!!

[@Malfunksiun]

Oh I like that thumb and pluck on the last one!

[@MelFerdinands]

Love the way you play. Keep the videos coming! 👍🏼💕

[@whiskybravo4648]

Julia makes me want to learn how to play bass.

[@charlieburns1385]

You rock Julia 🎶♥️

[@wordreet]

They truly were COOL!!!!!!!!!!!!! 😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎 That's one Kool for each of the band members past and present, and one for luck!

[@thedoesman]

Thanks Julia, in this top 5 I especially liked 'Jungle Boogie' and 'Let the Music Take Your Mind'. I would have loved a 'Who's Gonna Take the Weight' or 'Open Sesame', but with a repertoire of over 50 years, there's so much to choose from. Next up, a Jamiroquai and/or Brand New Heavies top 5?

[@TheSOULBRUVVA]

Jamoroquai...and The Brand New Heavies, im suprised you have not asked for the James Taylor Quartet too! Jq & TBNH are awesome bands

[@kjellmartin190]

Back in 1980, had the luck of seeing them perform at Disneyland. Thanks for bringing back some memories.

[@marklowe7431]

Fantastic advocate for the instrument. Great work Julia.

[@mamed8276]

Julia, you're Answome! I love the Black music's songs. They have a Nice Grooves.

[@christopherkahn6522]

You are great, Julia! Straight Ahead and Too Hot are my favorite Kool and the Gang basslines.

[@charlescdt6509]

Its a AWESOME day when the Goddess of the Bass drops a video. Love absolutely love the glassess.

[@clausm2203]

Great video and love fills julia does between the notes..:)

[@daviddecalmer654]

Great bass playing, very well played!

[@CharliesMaidenCovers]

i love you. you're really the best. Your right hand is so precise it could be used instead of metronome

[@AndrewWatsonChangingWay]

I don't particularly like the songs, but I love the bass lines. And I always appreciate Thomann's basses and guitars!

[@melchizedekful]

however this is a Fender...

[@PooNinja]

Celebrate good times Come on🤘🏽

[@michaels.cannjr.1578]

That was AWESOME

[@rfuriati]

Charmy Video 😀

[@homerdus9668]

Thank you, great stuff, and bring the smiles back ;)

[@corkandi]

You got the funk girl & the bass licks sound great. Love it when you start moving and grooving to the bass. Any chance of some tabs for these awesome songs?