Eric says: * Listen to 'While My Guitar Gently Weeps' all the way through, paying close attention to Paul's basslines (in the right channel). Insane, unexpected, endlessly inventive shit. THAT'S how I play, in my mind.
* Then, listen to 'Don't Pass Me By' -- again, listening for Paul's bass. That's how I ACTUALLY play.
Not much difference between me and Paul McCartney, other than he's a genius. E.
Listening to the White Album on headphones today. came up with an LMP parallel: