What would you call it?

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As I continue my bass “tone” journey, I’m already madly in love with basically anything Khruangbin-esque (no surprise lol)

I grew up being a huge fan of oldschool funk and when I hear something like this: https://youtu.be/1xEXmhQDS_k?si=hJe6TpmogVcGXN5B

I wonder if it’s more soul or funk? I’m just trying to zero in on the style of bass line.

Generally, funk tends to have a lot of slapping which as much I respect it, is not my thing.

Curious to hear the community’s thoughts!

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Syncopation!!

That’s the funk.

I’m sure you are aware of the VulPeck, Cory Wong, and Scary Pockets they are the new funk.

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This is both soul and funk - but that bass line is definitely funky!

In my experience, most funky bass lines - and most funk tunes in general - don’t have any slap. I think of The Meters or Parliament or even Bootsy - there are more non-slap lines than slap lines.

But I hear you - the line between soul and funk is real blurry at times.
James Brown is both Soul and Funk at 100% all the time.

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It’s so simple but so tight.

Been really helpful learning to lock in and stay in the pocket.

Definitely need to listen to more Bootsy.

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