Thundercat Breaks Down His Favorite Bass Lines | Under the Influences | Pitchfork

Songwriter and bass connoisseur Thundercat takes an in-depth look at some of his favorite bass lines of all time. From Cream’s “Sunshine of Your Love” to The Brothers Johnson’s “Strawberry Letter 23,” Thundercat breaks down just what makes them so spectacular.

Thundercat’s new album “It Is What It Is” is out April 3rd.

Featuring:
D’Angelo – Lady
The System – You Are in My System
Bernard Wright – Haboglabotribin
Cream – Sunshine of Your Love
Graham Central Station – Hair
Herbie Hancock – Chameleon
Jaco Pastorius – Portrait of Tracy

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Thundercat Breaks Down His Favorite Bass Lines | Under the Influences | Pitchfork