SonsUvBitches (January 1, 1970 at 7:29 am)

Even more amazing, he has the shitiest half-baked sound i've ever heard

thelowmax (January 1, 1970 at 7:29 am)

It's a variation on a section from Portrait of Tracy. In fact, I think he doesn't even bust into PoT until then.

thelowmax (January 1, 1970 at 7:29 am)

joronamo888 , Jaco's bass had lines where the frets were. Does that mean he doesn't play a true fretless? I always think that anybody that has to establish what a "real" man is, usually has no idea. Personally, I think it's more important to be a real musician.

thelowmax (January 1, 1970 at 7:29 am)

If you think fretless is easier because of lower action (mine is the same as my fretted bass) and never dealing with fretwear (instead, it's fretboard wear), I think your missing the point. Fretless requires a more exact fingering and a trained ear. It also allows you to play micro-tonal scales. There are more options but that certainly doesn't make it easier. I've played bass for almost 30 years and just got my first fretless. It's not that it's harder, it's that it's a different instrument.

thelowmax (January 1, 1970 at 7:29 am)

I know how you feel. Say anything negative about Jaco and you may get lynched. Personally, I think Jaco's technique, style, and sheer virtuosity are amazing, but I was never a huge fan of his jazzier fusion tinged jams. Even continuum is a little highbrow for me. I prefer his earlier work that is more R & B oriented. Those early chittlin' circuit grooves are killer. His Joni mitchel work is an awesome example as well.

astralnikko (January 1, 1970 at 7:29 am)

does anyone know that line of harmonics he plays around 2:50??

XMattingly (January 1, 1970 at 7:29 am)

I have to agree w/ 555. Jaco's technique is awesome in this song, but unfortunately I hear little to no melody in the composition.

crankycactus (January 1, 1970 at 7:29 am)

ooo my god what an insane composition

musicmaster555 (January 1, 1970 at 7:29 am)

yeah, imma be a jerk an say that I don't really like this. It's really choppy and there isn't much soul in it. He's just playing in spurts and there isn't a moving quality to it. I know that this will get a lot of thumbs down but w/e everyone has their own opinion so, sue me...

bcw3360 (January 1, 1970 at 7:29 am)

are you serious man? "real mans" instrument? congratulations for knowing where to put you hands on the fretboard. its a question of the sound you prefer, not manlinesss.