Brothers Johnson, Slave, Quincy Jones, Michael Jackson, Marcus Miller, Stanley Clarke
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- 'SO LOW, PRO' CD -
SO LOW, PRO -
"...thinking about a action film with this song in it is enjoyable and makes you think what a good song. It can also fit for a video game. I love the melody to this track and the simple 80 style drums too. Its a well made track and some film producers should hear this. Its a short and sweet track not lasting too long as well." - ronaldo6, songcritic.com; posted 12/20/07
"A very lively intro to the song and I like the electronic beat, great. The electronic beat reminds me of a 80's action film intro. A very catchy chorus and I was expecting a singer or rapper but really, I think that the track is better without a singer or rapper. Overall a very well produced track and I'm rating it quite highly." - pasty, songcritic.com; posted 12/20/07
RED EYE FLIGHT -
"This is a strong recording. The intro really draws you in as it doesn't drag on for ages. The track as an whole is simple but effective and I think would have the potential to achieve what it is set out to originally and alone. The timing and arrangement works well." - greendaystar, songcritic.com; posted 1/8/08
"I love the simple beat of the soft guitar at the intro, awesome. I really like how you use all the beats and put it into a great techno/soft rock track. This track reminds me of a detective type of film, don't ask me why. I believe you have a alot of potential and you I think you'll do well as your music career progresses. Overall a good song I'm rating it quite highly." - pasty, songcritic.com; posted 1/9/08
"Well alrighty now, the bass drew me in from the start ... nice groove ... I can see myself with headphones on listening to this on a Red Eye Flight .. okay, I'm back to the bass again, because that's the happening thing going on ..." - BjustB, songcritic.com; posted 1/10/08
EVENING CRUISE -
"A very funky and lively intro to the song. I love the keyboard beat, it's great. Even though this is not my genre of music, I quite like this track. A nice and catchy chorus as well. I like how you use all the beats, awesome... Overall a good track and I'm rating it quite highly." - pasty, songcritic.com; posted 1/2/08
"Hmm, this is something I have never heard before or if I have it was too long ago to remember, this is truly unbelievable, this changed my taste for music.
Good job!" - Theman, songcritic.com; posted 1/19/08
- 'I AIN'T THE ONE!' CD -
(Due to be released Spring/'09)
I AIN'T THE ONE -
Award: "I Ain't The One" wins Funk Track of the Week
T-Bass' song, "I Ain't The One" will be featured as GarageBand.com's Funk Track of the Week starting Monday, the 4th of August, 2008. Only 52 Funk songs receive this award each year.
- posted Sunday, Aug 03, 2008 at 10:10pm
AWARDED ON 8/4/08:
AWARDED ON 8/4/08:
"Love the 80s old school feel in this track. Bass playing is incredible. It has a nice 'Prince' funky feel to it. Got to nod my head when hearing this. The beat is simple but its something a rapper could rap over. A real laid back chilled song which i like a lot. 9/10." - ronaldo6, songcritic.com; posted 7/21/08.
"This track is interesting. It gave off kind of an 80s feel. It's an interesting mix of genres. It was simple, but fun to listen to at the same time. Isn't the type of music that I'd usually listen to, but I enjoyed it. Well done." - Briana, songcritic.com; posted 7/22/08.
UNPHUNKWITABLE -
Award: "Unphunkwitable" wins Funk Track of the Week
T-Bass' song, "Unphunkwitable", will be featured as GarageBand.com's Funk Track of the Week starting Monday, the 11th of August, 2008. Only 52 Funk songs receive this award each year.
- posted Tuesday, Aug 05, 2008 at 10:10pm
AWARDED On 8/5/08:
AWARDED On 8/11/08:
"Cool groove within an interesting arrangement - attractive chord-changes - soft voices which introduce a special mood."
- CominandGoin from Innsbruck, Tyrol, Austria; posted 8/3/08
GOOD-BYE -
-Music, Lyrics, and Rap written by: T-Bass
Rap performed by: Brotha Drew
Working hard to be the man with a fulfilling life
With a job, a car, a home, some kids, a loving wife
But instead of being wise in building up your house
You choose to be the foolish one by lying 'bout your spouse
Chance after chance was given to you to correct your wrong
But your envy, pride, and guilt is keeping you headstrong
False implications of the 'victim's life' you love to give
In reality it's make-believe the world you live
(Chorus)
Good-bye to all the false make-believe
Be gone fantasies
Good-bye to all the pain you want to bring to me
Bye misery
(Rap)
I gave you my name, you didn't think it over
Things are not the same, since you got colder
Tryin' to hide your shame, becoming bolder
Transplanting the blame with a knife in the shoulder
When I met you, love was in full season
Never thought it true, you would act without reason
A facade you've built, like a wall of fire
Think you'll shield your guilt, and protect a liar
Only in your mind, fantasies are real
Delusions are fine, and reality must kneel
When all is said and done, and those flames get colder
'Cause of your actions, it's done, it's over
Personal Note: The story behind Good-Bye is written on the blog entitled 'How Could She?' thats on this page. Unfortunately, there exists some women who believe that they can get away with doing wrong and not be held accountable for their actions. Some even go to the extent of trying to manipulate the blame of their own errors onto somebody else so that the attention will be placed away from themselves. These type refuse to realize that no matter how hard they may try to hide their errors, though it may take years in some cases, the clouds of their deceit eventually will be burned away and the light of the sun of truth will shine brightly once again, exposing clearly their actions before all to see.
T-Bass
"There are many 'good riddance' songs out there and this song is among the best of them. The lyrical content and the delivery from the vocals and the rapper was well executed. What also catches the attention of the listener is the somewhat whimsical, 'gameboy-type' approach that T-Bass used musically. I think that was an ingenious move which T-Bass pulled off extremely well as the lyrics speak of an unappreciative woman who lives in a fantasy, make-believe world. I read the blog on T-Bass' myspace page and it is detestable what that woman put her husband through - "a knife in the shoulder"?...is that for real?. A woman like this one will always be the subject of 'good riddance' songs. Many men have gone through similar experiences and can relate to this song so I predict that it will do quite well in the market." - capricoj4, Cap's Reviews; posted 12/28/08
"Take Jazz Fusion, pour in some Funk, sprinkle a little R & B, add a dash of Rock, blend well, and you have the recipe to the 'T-Bass Groove'." - T-Bass
- THE EVOLUTION OF T-BASS -
(To restart T-Bass' Discography Slideshow, Click Twice on the 'x' at the upper right corner)
Picture 1: T-Bass' Logo
Picture 2: T-Bass performing in Southern California, 1991
Picture 3: D.A.D.: Showcase
CD Cover. Produced by: Brotha Drew, Priceless Music, 2002
Co-wrote: "Make It Pop", "West Coast California"
Co-wrote Music: "Why"
Wrote: "Flow-tation"
Personal Favorite: "Good Ol' Days"
Bass on: "Camouflage", "Give Me Your Goodbye", "Some Daze"
Picture 5: DayyStarr: Restless CD Cover, Produced by: T-Bass and Yolanda (a.k.a. Suninme), DayyStarr Music & Publishing, 2005
Co-wrote Music and Lyrics: Adventure (In The Mind)
Wrote Music for: "Without Music", "I Don't Know Why", "Restless"
Wrote: "Keep It Up", "Pleasant Mirage"
Personal Favorite: "One Together"
Picture 8: T-Bass: I Ain't The One! CD Cover, Produced By: T-Bass
(Due to be released Spring/'09.)
Bass, keyboards, drum programming, lead and background vocals, producer, songwriter, arranger, and performer. Either playing solo or having played in a few groups in Northern California such as D.A.D. Crew, Fringe, DayyStarr, and Synergetx, T-Bass has a unique groove style. T-Bass can also be accredited for writing and producing for and/or with other artists like the S.F. Bay Area hip-hop artists A.B.S. and Brotha Drew, vocalists/lyricists J.B. Saunders and Yolanda (a.k.a. Suninme), guitarist/songwriter Jonnikhan, and keyboardist/songwriter D.J.Jaymz. T-Bass has also collaborated with international artists such as Gehan Rateb from Egypt and Minoru Amino from Japan.
Known for his versatile bass playing and arranging, T-Bass brings a variety of styles to the table; jazz fusion, funk, worldbeat, rock, R & B, pop and rap. As well as also being a keyboard player, and a drum programming wizard, T-Bass has skills in a variety of instruments including several percussion instruments and the guitar. T-Bass is undeniably among the best artists on the West Coast!
Enjoy while feasting your ears upon the groovin' music of T-Bass!!
On Friday, 12/5/08, 'Suave' and 'Intrique', 2 tracks from T-Bass' debut CD entitled 'So Low, Pro', aired on:
KCSF RADIO 90.9fm
Thanx to Lady D for making that possible!
COMING SOON: The long awaited SYNERGETX debut CD entitled 'ENERGETIC SYNERGY' is due to be released Spring '09!!!
SYNERGETX is the collaboration of the funky, jazzy style of T-Bass and the folky rock flavor that Jonnikhan brings.
Although they have recorded and performed each other's music, this debut CD, 'ENERGETIC SYNERGY', expands upon the depths of their combined composition, arrangement, and production skills.
Thank you for the add. I am the one who started the thread over at Songwriter101.com. You have that ole school funk kind of music. I'm in love with the bass!! Wishing you the very best and musical success with your career.
I'll be stopping by again. Have wonderful day!
Ruth aka RnBMistress The Creative Songwriter Sultry Ware Music, BMI
Hey Big T - glad we crossed paths man because I've thoroughly enjoyed hearing your work and reading about you. You've got a strong set of talents going on and a gifted way of bringing them all together in your productions...you've also definitely worked up some very solid momentum. Keep it up, keep putting one foot in front of the other, and I think you're going to find some very, very good times ahead of you with it all.
T-bass you are first class! cool music ya got up there. thank you for including me among your friends, it is an honor to be here! Have a great weekend!
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Thank you for the friend request! It's always cool to have a funky bass friend. Keep up the good work. Love and infinite peace, T.J. Franklin-HunkaFunk
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