MeeCrob Posted October 23, 2001 Share Posted October 23, 2001 just wanna know so i can see how far i can push my current speakers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin Posted October 23, 2001 Share Posted October 23, 2001 I am partial to the deep earth tones of Enya, the low growl of Robert Palmer's "Johnny & Mary" (Johnny's always running around, trying to find certainty ...) and the delicously brief but snappy bass solo in Paul Simon's Graceland CD. A favorite track for bass that rumbles like James Earl Jones is number 12, Storms in Africa II, from Enya's Watermark (WEA Records 1988). On it, extremely low, almost sonorous, bass notes compliment a leisurely piano. The bass and piano contrast a short, rhythmic soprano chorus with sounds of thunder and lightning. Although old, this is one of the deepest music selections for bass. Her vocals float un-tethered, the deep earth low notes vibrate the furniture and the tinkling chimes deliver delicious contrasts. She is the modern new age/jazz composer of classical music. Her arrangements can send me into a warm Alpha funk. Another one of my personal choices for bass tests remains Paul Simons Graceland CD with its vigorous African rhythms. In this CD, the folksy poet of the sixties, who transformed himself into the pop artist of the seventies, then did it again and transformed himself into a serious composer of worldwide music. One song, in particular has a short bass riff, so brief, so tantalizing and yet so rich, that once I cheated on my own bass heavy system. I had a quick afternoon affair, with B&W 802s powered by Krell concrete blocks, just so I could hear the bass solo near the end of You Can Call Me Al. The low, growling African bass opens the song. It is quickly plucked on a violin bass like Paul McCartney had; it bops along, setting the pace for Simons snappy lyrics (I can be your bodyguard I can be your long lost pal). Half a minute before the song closes, the bass does a fast, showy solo. I love it. And when I hear a new system, or make a new change, this is the bass line I want to hear. One of Diana Kralls latest jazz CDs has been a revelation for me (Stepping Out, Justin Time 2000). I bought the original release last year and I thought it was good. I think all her stuff is good. It went into my limited collection along with a half dozen of her other discs. From there I rotated it from time to along with the others. Nice stuff. Great voice. Small band. Simple tunes. Classic smoky jazz cabaret material like Straighten Up and Fly Right (Cole/Mills) Body and Soul Green/Heyman/Sour/Eyton). But the new release is a revelation. It is very well recorded. When the bassist draws a bow across his strings, it is like deep double Dutch choculate with hot fudge sauce - just too much of a good thing. When I listen, my soul hums with a peace and quiet like a country stream in sunshine and a smile rises up from inside me. If your audience has class, this is the piece to play them. On the other hand, if your audience has the pedestrian American taste that makes billion dollar blockbuster movies, go for the terror inducing tremors of a stalking predator - play the Telarc "Jurassic Lunch". It has popular movie themes (classical orchestral pieces) and hokey, but knee wobbling, deep and impressive, T-Rex stomping and growling! ------------------ HORNS & subs; leather couch & feet up; lights out & tubes glowing! This message has been edited by Colin on 10-23-2001 at 09:45 AM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dougdrake2 Posted October 23, 2001 Share Posted October 23, 2001 Uh, I was gonna say what Colin said... DD2 Colin - Poetry, as usual. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avman Posted October 23, 2001 Share Posted October 23, 2001 house of yes-yes at the house of blues 1.:opening song-fantastic! 2.:special 5.1 version of 'the ladder'(in 'extras' section of dvd) woofer poppin'bass at end! ------------------------------------------ 3.:steppenwolf-'magic carpet ride' ------------------------------------------ 4.:boston-'the journey' avman. ------------------ 1-pair klf 30's c-7 center ksps-6 surrounds sony strda-777ES receiver upgraded to v.2.02 including virtual matrix 6.1 sony playstation 2 dishnetwork model 7200 dishplayer satellite receiver/digital bitstream recorder pioneer dvd player sharp 35"tv panamax max dbs+5 surge protector/power conditioner monster cable interconnects/12 gua.speaker wire a 'teens' sub coming!(RSW-15 LOOKIN'GOOD!) KLIPSCH-So Good It Hz! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Isotope Posted October 23, 2001 Share Posted October 23, 2001 I'll be the first to admit that I never really got the notion to listen to music based on its clarity over its content-- 'cause I have listened to some of those 'test' type CDs that have music from various genres, each chosen to test some aspect of your system's sound reproduction, and I can do without. So, audiophile I guess I am not. Having said that, (and try to go easy on me, audiophile guys) there's a disc by French techno DJ Mr. Oizo that has some of the deepest bass outside of those pesky test CDs, or maybe an IASCA Bass setup disc. Tracks 2 and 10 particularly (monophonic **** and Inside the Kidney Machine, repectively). Say what you will in a derogatory fashion about synth bass-- but the guy asked for deep bass, and there you have it. ------------------ Dr. Isotope: Faster than a speeding moth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abhernan Posted October 26, 2001 Share Posted October 26, 2001 Quincy Jones - Back on the Block CD - Great songs, and the title song (actually the entire CD)has kick-*** bass. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lone Palm Posted October 26, 2001 Share Posted October 26, 2001 "Bad Timing" by Blue Rodeo. This is on "Five Days In July. This is how bass guitar is done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdm56 Posted October 26, 2001 Share Posted October 26, 2001 The first disc I think of for demo quality bass is "Flight of the Cosmic Hippo", by Bela Fleck and the Flecktones. Specifically, the title track. It is absolutely the gnarliest bass I've ever heard. I think if a system can pass muster with this tune cranked up, then you're definitely in pretty good shape. ------------------ JDMcCall Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigBusa Posted November 2, 2001 Share Posted November 2, 2001 Michael Jacksons "thriller" is really bassy. When the bass line kicks in at the very beginning it's scary! It's cool listening to the song get louder and louder building to what you think is going to be the high point and then BABOOM BOOM BOOM BOOM BOOM! This one tickles me in my privates! ------------------ My system thus far: 1980 Cornwalls (mains) 19?? Heresy II's (rears) 2001 KLF-C7 (center) 2001 KSW15 (Subwoofer) Onkyo TX-DS787 (reciever) Kenwood DV402 (DVD) Sony KV 27V55 (9 year old 27" TV) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Underhanded Penguin Posted November 4, 2001 Share Posted November 4, 2001 Honestly, if you want to just get the deepest bass to test your system, NOTHING beats synthetic bass from various drum and bass cd's to different artists. Real bass just doesnt get that low. A few examples are portishead (almost every song), bjork (track 2: hyper ballad on Post album, track 1: Hunter on homogenic album)This is not even a subjective opinion. It's a fact. I have managed to distort the paradigm pw2200 and servo 15 on medium-high volumes with the hyper ballad track. -UP ------------------ I love you Aki Ross! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
synthfreek Posted November 4, 2001 Share Posted November 4, 2001 I have to add my two cents here. If you want some seiously low bass(down to the single digit Hrz) check out the artist Lustmord. This isn't just boom bass this is some deep, resonating, make your house shake electroacoustic bass. He records natural chasms, volcanic activity & plates of the Earth grinding. Trust me it's more musical than it sounds. The ones to get are: Stalker-Robert Rich/Lustmord, The Monstrous Soul-Lustmord, The Place Where The Black Stars Hang-Lustmord, Metavoid-Lustmord & Heresy-Lusmord. This guy Brian Williams is a genius. Eric Yorx entertainment console(with 8-track & digital clock) Realistic 6x9's Skynnyrd tape Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justin_tx_16 Posted November 7, 2001 Share Posted November 7, 2001 download the Janet Jackson song, Son of a Gun. There are two versions... one with Carley Simon (I think...) and one with Missy Elliot. The first one has better bass. Also, a good song is Caramel from City High. for just a test... do a search for Bass Test 305. i have the cd, it is great. ------------------ -justin I am an amateur, if it is professional help you want email Amy or call her toll free @ 1-888-554-5665 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QUiKSR20 Posted November 7, 2001 Share Posted November 7, 2001 Yeah any drum n bass techno will definatley hit low. its more eclectronical not like a band or anything but hey all different types will get you diffrent sounds. ------------------ Thanks, Daryl Gregg MY Home Theatre Page Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickey Posted November 7, 2001 Share Posted November 7, 2001 How about The Knack, My Sharona. The drums at the very beginning smack you square in the chest, especially at anything above moderate volume. Colin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShapeShifter Posted November 8, 2001 Share Posted November 8, 2001 Sade's "Lovers Rock". Actually, the entire Lovers Rock disc has tracks with strong bass content. Wes ------------------ "KLIPSCH IS MUSIC"f> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mighty Favog Posted November 8, 2001 Share Posted November 8, 2001 Donald Fagen's "Kamakiriad", it's very similar in style (with much lower bass) to the "Two Against Nature" disc that most everyone adores. ------------------ Tom KLF-20 Mahogany (Cornell Hotwired) McIntosh C33 Preamp McIntosh MVP-841 CD/DVD Rotel RB-1080 Amp Yamaha PF-800 Turntable/ Sure V15 Type V Cartridge Ortofon VMS-30 mkII Cartridge Stanton 999SS Cartridge Yamaha K-1020 Cassette dbx 1231 EQ H.H. Scott 830z Analyzer Monster Interlink 400mk II Monster Interlink 300mk II Monster Video 2 (DVD to TV) Studio Tech U-48RW Cabinet Monster Power HTS-5000 Power Conditioner/Surge Protector Original 12ga. Monster Cable Enough empty boxes for a fire hazard! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShapeShifter Posted November 8, 2001 Share Posted November 8, 2001 Tom, I like Donald Fagen, he's master at great lyrics. Is "Kamakiriad" the disc title and a recent release of his? Also wondering if Michael Becker appears on any tracks. I'd like to find it, just need to know what to look or ask for. Thanks in advance. Wes ------------------ "KLIPSCH IS MUSIC"f> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mighty Favog Posted November 9, 2001 Share Posted November 9, 2001 Wes- "Kamakiriad" is the title of the album (disc) and, well, Walter Becker did produce the album but I'm not sure if he performed on it. I think he did. It's a rather neat album. It tells a story of a man who purchased the car of his dreams and some of the adventures he had driving it across the country. Try this: http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B000002MIY/qid=1005332280/sr=1- 2/ref=sr_1_3_2/104-8756073-2733545 and your very welcome. ------------------ Tom KLF-20 Mahogany (Cornell Hotwired) McIntosh C33 Preamp McIntosh MVP-841 CD/DVD Rotel RB-1080 Amp Yamaha PF-800 Turntable/ Sure V15 Type V Cartridge Ortofon VMS-30 mkII Cartridge Stanton 999SS Cartridge Yamaha K-1020 Cassette dbx 1231 EQ H.H. Scott 830z Analyzer Monster Interlink 400mk II Monster Interlink 300mk II Monster Video 2 (DVD to TV) Studio Tech U-48RW Cabinet Monster Power HTS-5000 Power Conditioner/Surge Protector Original 12ga. Monster Cable Enough empty boxes for a fire hazard! This message has been edited by tblasing on 11-09-2001 at 02:06 PM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huhuru Posted November 12, 2001 Share Posted November 12, 2001 Could not pass this one up. If you are into Pop Music - "Joy" by Issac Hayes, really bassy. If you are into Jazz - "SuperBass 2", by Ray Brown, John Clayton and Christian McBride. SuperBass 2 recorded live at the Blue Note, New York City, Dec 15-17, 2000. Hold on to your speakers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justin_tx_16 Posted November 12, 2001 Share Posted November 12, 2001 Please Forgive Me from David Gray, get a really high bitrate version and turn it up especially at the end, it really surprised me the first time i heard it. ------------------ -justin I am an amateur, if it is professional help you want email Amy or call her toll free @ 1-888-554-5665 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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