The HIDDEN Genius behind Bob Marley’s Bass Lines (6 ICONIC examples)

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Throughout the 1970s until Bob Marley’s last sessions and live shows in late 1980, the bass lines of Aston ‘Family Man’ Barrett played a primary role in introducing the sound of reggae’s one-drop rhythm to audiences around the world. His full-bodied bass tone was a signature part of the Wailers sound!

From Get Up Stand Up, to One Drop and beyond, in today’s video we’re taking a look at the 6 Aston ‘Family Man’ Barrett bass lines you must have in your collection!

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Video Breakdown:

00:00 - Introduction
03:14 - The Characteristics of Reggae Music
04:30 - Scott’s Reggae Horror Story
05:30 - The Summer of Bass
08:41 - The Reggae Bass Line Formula
13:45 - Fun Fact About Aston’s Gear
17:40 - Secret Reggae Tone Trick
20:35 - The Reggae Bass Sound
22:22 - 01 - Stir It Up
29:00 - 02 - Three Little Birds
34:41 - 03 - Get Up, Stand Up
40:09 - Meeting Aston ‘Family Man’ Barrett
45:22 - 04 - I Shot The Sheriff
53:37 - 05 - Is This Love
58:36 - 06 - One Drop

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