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Meet Andreas Farmakalidis –
“Maxwell’s Urban Hang Suite” is the debut album of American R’n'b and neo soul musician Maxwell that was released in 1996. By listening to this album I was completely blown away by the albums impressive, atmospheric and “silky” sounds, the funky instrumentation, which was decorated with a horn section, wah-wah guitar, Rhodes, piano and of course lastly the Deep, Eloquent and Lucid bass lines!
Along with D’Angelos “Brown Sugar”, and Erykah Badu’s Baduizm “Maxwell’s Urban Hang Suite” has been recognized by music writers for providing commercial visibility to neo soul. It has been cited by critics as Maxwell’s greatest work and remains as his best-selling release with domestic sales of over two million copies.
The tracks “Ascension”, “Dancewitme” as well as “Welcome” really influenced my bass playing. I hope that these bass lines will inspire and motivate you in the same way that they inspired me.
The following transcriptions are the basic grooves of Ascension, Dancewitme and Welcome.
Enjoy!
Andreas Farmakalidis has written 18 articles in BMM.
Andreas Farmakalidis is a freelance acoustic & electric bass player based in CA. Since graduating -magna cum laude- from the esteemed Berklee College of Music (BMus) as well as from Brandeis University (MA) has gained wide ranging international experience as a performer as well as educator focusing on music analysis. Andreas has shared the stage with many national acts such as:
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Great Job Andreas,
These are the sexiest bass lines!
Do you know who is the bass player?
These are amazing bass lines!!
Thank you all for your nice comments.
@Andy: i agree with you
@Adam: I think Mike Neal is the bass player – yes i agree with you these are amazing bass lines!