INSTANT FUNK and the Bass Line That Survived Disco

#bass #funk #groove #disco #transcription #analysis #paulthompson

I'll break down the line, what makes it such a 'hook', and why a disco hit was able to outlast the disco genre.

Many thanks to @dgwansel for his comment on the last vid!

Some of my favorite Ray Earl bass lines by

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[mitchmitchell]

Admitting a mistake deserves respect. How you fixed it is even more impressive. Great video. Separate note: how you feeling these days? You look well, and we all hope you are having more good days than rough ones.

[sammyvh]

Disco was the best thing that happened in music in my life. I like rock and jazz too. But the disco era and being in my late teens was just an awesome time to be alive.

[pausetapest.v]

Raymond Earl is my Bass guitar Teacher he is the Man!

[wolfgangsaller]

1:20 those album covers put a grin on my face :-)) so typical for that time! it is also very remarkable how this rythm section sits in the pocket!!!

[mistad]

Bro this is how you correct a mistake.
I have ALL the records you mentioned in this vid and literally swelling with joy.
Instant Funk... literally 🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾

[DCronk-qcsn]

You have the most integrity that I've experienced in a long, long time. Plus, you are such a fine player and teacher.

[lohertzentertainment]

I love that you keep shining light on otherwise totally forgotten bass players. This was the time when I was just starting out as a bass player and these were the songs I was trying to play.

[FAMUCHOLLY]

The great Dexter Wansel is VERY active on the internet, and he DOES respond to YouTube videos and comments! 😊 Thanks for this video, Professor Paul.

[michaelgossett]

Thank you for informing us about Ray Earl and Instant Funk.

[ckdixon]

The bass and saxophone make this song a classic.

[donaldallen]

I grew up in Trenton New Jersey, and use to watch Instant Funk perform in Cadwalters Park, all original members.✌️

[danepaulstewart]

Oh YEAH! I remember this cut quite well. 😎👍👍
Thanks for bringing this beauty back to the forefront for us!
DEFINITELY a serious HOOK!
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

[visitor]

love Instant Funk. Bodyshine has one of the best grooves I've ever heard, just a tight rhythm.

[johncaldwell]

I wished I had a teacher like you when I was a younger man, you’re a real cool brother and I appreciate what you do here♥️

[victorhawkins]

Everything about SHAME absolutely ROCKED...much like your videos! Great job correcting your misstep and bringing Raymond Earl to the forefront.

[roiijamez]

Evelyn's "Shake Down" has a killer bassline too!

[drecool]

Love this segment, Coming from south philly and the neighborhood where a few members i went to school with, Props to Bunny Sigler.

[jtcx]

That is awesome that you are friends with Dexter Wansel!!!

[shadowpapito]

Thank you so very much.. I will look in my Library and find the albums or pick them up Stat! My Collection also thanks you!

[FortyDeuce]

Another great submission! I swear, I come away learning something new and eye-opening watching every single one of your videos. Have you ever considered doing one on Mark King? Level 42 is my favourite band, would love to hear you break down some of Mark’s techniques, classic lines, or speak to his impact on 80s funk/pop bass players. Keep up the great work!