Torture Me

I'll dedicate this week to the 2000s.
Not just because they're ending in a couple of months, but because there is lack of balance here: They've had only seven posts so far.

The first one is from a band that is more associated with the 1990s, but which has released some of their greatest work (and hits) during the 2000s.

The bass line for this song is not that complicated (specially compared to other ones by Flea). Still, I really like how it sounds in the context of the song.

Song: Torture Me
Artist / Band: Red Hot Chilli Peppers
Album: Stadium Arcadium
Bass: Flea
Year: 2005

bass tab (external link)

Aeroplane

Another great bassline from Flea. How hard it must be to slap as good as this.

Song: Aeroplane
Artist / Band: Red Hot Chilli Peppers
Album: One Hot Minute
Bass: Flea
Year: 1995

Bass tab (external link)

Around the World

Flea is one of the most celebrated bassists around, and I think he deserves that. He will probably get many posts with his name on this blog, and this first one is about his bass on Around the World. Overdrived intro, funky verses and chorus, grooving ending... this song bassline has every elements to be considered a classic Flea.

Song: Around The World
Artist / Band: Red Hot Chilli Peppers
Album: Californication
Bass: Flea
Year: 1999

Bass tab (external link)