if you think ben kenney is a bad bass player than either you are deaf, have not heard him, or know nothing about what makes a good bass player. he's legit. just cause he doesnt slap constantly doesnt mean he's bad...he's a hell of a good bassist, just a different style then dirk. and anyways, a real incubus fan would accept the change in style.
@jasonmiester9 Ben's a good bassist, but I miss the groove & funk Dirk brought. Incubus isn't terrible now, but their basslines are a lot less interesting to me now. And real fans of any band aren't afraid to criticize them. I realize people change as they grow, but I'm let down with the direction they chose.
@UncleDomino I completely agree, I liked incubus better with dirk, his playing suited incubus much better. I just hate how people hate on Ben, just cause he plays in a different style.
wow wow wow ...i love this album, i miss Dirk Lance but i love Incubus and well..Ben make a good job too..saw him here in germany slapping !!! thats rare but i thought why hes playing with incubus if he cant play like dirk ^^ well..he can, but he have another style...
god that tone ... thats what 3500 hundo gets you... I can only wish.... dirk and pnut were my influences too, the SST2 was always somewhat of a dream, do me a fav. play it like it should be , it looks bigger than you.
Your tone is amazing! Is that a Warwick played through an Eden? I know thats what Alex used when he was in the band and your tone sounds almost exactly like it. Unfortunately, Ben's tone is nowhere near as good :(
I also was never happy with the thumb tone as much as I should have been and got my hands on a used SSII. Just Awesome. I'm running it through a WT800 and 410xlt which is just stunning. Have you decided on your perfect string yet? I'm still in the trial and error stage...the factory EMPs are pretty nice, but very hard to find. What do you suggest? I'd appreciate it if you could save me some time and money :)
Sweet! I didn't like the EMP strings very much. My favorites are DR Hi-Beams. I usually use medium lite gauge, but I'm going to buy a set of lite-lites and see how they are.
hey i never said im any better then ben, but for a doing it as a professional..and/or compared to dirk hes garbage and if you actually think for a second hes got even a 10th of dirks talent you can go die
what a moron you are.... you obviously havent been playing bass for very long if you believe that. or you havent seen ben live. he blows dirk out of the water when it comes to spontaneity.
lol im not gonna lie ben writes some pretty creative basslines his version of are you in sounded alright still no dirk but honestly ben doesnt slap, he might be able to do it but not comfortable enough to play in a performance..google it if you must and if you notice my comments keep gettin positive feedbacks but the ben fans dont...thanks i rest my case...ALL HAIL DIRK!!! for gods sake watch his vid with willie nerve clinic..simply amazing!!
i dont even like ben...but u gotta respect him..dnt get it twisted dirk is my favorite bassist, i know he's not the best but hes awesome in his own way..its just funny how people hate on ben...and not respect him
Ben Kenny has been showing improvement lately. Don't knock him until you sample his skills in a more recent concert DVD called Look Alive. Dirk Lance was such a beast though.
Groove is by far more important on a bass than shredding (even tho I love to shred). Oh, and say whatever you want, his (the guy on this video) tone kicks yours anytime.
ehh, ok, if you're Tim Parent then you're a very good bassist and a kinda good signer but a very poor rapper. But, it's not because you THINK you have a better technique that you can start bashing people off. Also, if I say that I play cynic and sleep terror stuff, I think I don't need to prove that I can play the trooper (oh and btw I use a 4 fingers technique). And no you don't need to have an insane technique to be a great player. Like others said, think about Jamerson.
man stfu, first he uses his right hand 2 fingers, second, incubus isn't metal, third is technique is ok, fourth, the trooper is an easy metal song, looking for some challenge go and play some cynic stuff or maybe sleep terror.
Another great bassline off SCIENCE. You play these so true to the originals! By the way, is it hard getting used to the 5-string, especially the string spacing?
It's pretty hard for the first few weeks. The spacing is the big issue for me. I started on a 5-string with tight spacing, then switched to my Thumb 4. Took me awhile to get used to it. Then I switched back to 5-string, and it wasn't any easier ;) I just put together a cheap 4-string PJ copy so I can keep up on both spacings. You can see it in the background sorta.
Practice everyday! Really practice though.. not just play along with songs. Learn your scales. Get a metronome, and use it. Focus on the groove, not the chops ;D
I can't really tell from the pictures. With the natural oil finish you can just barely feel the grain of the wood. I'd guess with the satin you wouldn't, since the finish would be slightly thicker.
You have a natural talent to do songs I have in my "to-do" playlist! Although I'm really glad you do, because you have a better ear than me XD. Plus that Streamer is a thing of beauty. About time you show it off!
Awesome playing, man. Just out of curiosity... how heavy is that bass?
Thanks dude! I was pretty overdue in posting something, heh. Time to show it off for sure! It's not too heavy, actually. It weighs in at 9.6 pounds. My Corvette was really heavy.. almost 11 pounds. My Thumb was really light. It only weighed 8.6 pounds.
I think I might put some Hipshot Ultralight tuners in at some point. That should bring it down to around 9 pounds.
Where the fuck are we?
MetalMechanixGio69 3 months ago
your finger scares me, your hand is ugly while you are playing, looks like stressed
pipe603 10 months ago
if you think ben kenney is a bad bass player than either you are deaf, have not heard him, or know nothing about what makes a good bass player. he's legit. just cause he doesnt slap constantly doesnt mean he's bad...he's a hell of a good bassist, just a different style then dirk. and anyways, a real incubus fan would accept the change in style.
jasonmiester9 1 year ago
@jasonmiester9 Ben's a good bassist, but I miss the groove & funk Dirk brought. Incubus isn't terrible now, but their basslines are a lot less interesting to me now. And real fans of any band aren't afraid to criticize them. I realize people change as they grow, but I'm let down with the direction they chose.
UncleDomino 1 year ago
@UncleDomino I completely agree, I liked incubus better with dirk, his playing suited incubus much better. I just hate how people hate on Ben, just cause he plays in a different style.
jasonmiester9 1 year ago
dirklance is awesome in writing basslines..really really awesome
dirklance04 1 year ago
Omg that's so funky ! Awesome cover bro !
gigabroly 1 year ago
Your time is all over the place.
Lock in with a metronome man.
slotho122 1 year ago
just amazing dude ... keep playing like that.... (Y)
MrFuckingeek 2 years ago
is your bass strung with flats? or is that the amp?
Killonn 2 years ago
do you really need five strings for this song?
EduEnYT 2 years ago
all good
but use more your other fingers in your right hand
You can use your thumb por playing the B string, so you can slap more comfortably
and use your middle and ring finger for your octaves!
but it's all good
keep playing
ps:Some of the terms i used might not be right cause english it's not my native tongue, i hope you understood me
PaLiFoNk 2 years ago
let him play how he wants man !
peace
HardManAndres 2 years ago
@PaLiFoNk Lots of people play different ways. He made it sound fine. And you can tell this guy isn't a novice player. he plays just fine.
misanthroposy 2 years ago
where the fuck are we?
mikeportnoyfan 2 years ago 14
not only is dirk proud.. but i am
this is fucking legit
man i wish more people could appreciate this awesome jazz funk metal
Grensinlos 2 years ago 13
Good old times
elfernando8 2 years ago 3
Dirk would be proud
HuskerRedTradition 2 years ago 8
Jesus you can beat that dog! One of my all time favorite songs. Thanks for sharing - awesome playing!
Liveoneut 2 years ago 2
wow wow wow ...i love this album, i miss Dirk Lance but i love Incubus and well..Ben make a good job too..saw him here in germany slapping !!! thats rare but i thought why hes playing with incubus if he cant play like dirk ^^ well..he can, but he have another style...
Good job man !
Severiaxitus 2 years ago 7
god that tone ... thats what 3500 hundo gets you... I can only wish.... dirk and pnut were my influences too, the SST2 was always somewhat of a dream, do me a fav. play it like it should be , it looks bigger than you.
cubby6708 2 years ago 4
pretty damn good job. the best i've seen on youtube, although not the best one i've ever heard. keep up the good work man!
imademon21 2 years ago
steamer stage 2 god sound
basskak 2 years ago 3
to song description
"where the fuck are we?'
i just love this son
SgtXbox360 2 years ago 4
sound great
NucksPride 2 years ago
were u from, state???
leobacodionisio 2 years ago
amazing
bassman1983 2 years ago
wow!!!!!
narf39 3 years ago
i tried this song on bass too, but sadly im a guitarist. haha. good job man, got quick fingers you do.
mynameisquenton 3 years ago
sick vid bro..but why the hell do you have a $3000 streamer stage 2?
sartaingerous 3 years ago
why not.... they are one of the best basses you can buy
sacredgeometry 3 years ago
thats true man , why not, its an amazing bass, plus he knows how to use it...
bassman1983 2 years ago 2
Best Baselane Ever!!!
mymilkshakesurhump 3 years ago
WHERE THE FUCK ARE WE!?
sick tune man!
cortgb 3 years ago
fukin amazing dude, do you have the tabs??
rhcphhh 3 years ago
I can't even comprehend how you got this so exact. Are you sure you're not dirk? :P
mit825 3 years ago
Haha the description:
I know exactly where we are.... WHERE THE FUCK ARE WE?
whiptip 3 years ago
I want this Streamer stage II....can you upload other reef with thumb and slap tecnic please?
Marcolonnelli 3 years ago
ha this bass line is fucken sick
a44caliberloveletter 3 years ago 5
Nice Warwick... Reminds me of Dirk... :'(
MinutesToMusic 3 years ago 2
I'll repeat myself, Great bass playing !
PepinoMichoacan 3 years ago 3
wow it's different version of deep inside how can i find that song? thank you, and nice play you are just awesome bass player :D
carlroy6 3 years ago
its off of s.c.i.e.n.c.e. its the only song version i know of
10m19l92o 3 years ago 2
You rock, man !
PepinoMichoacan 3 years ago
hey, that song has been one of my faves to perform too. i really like your touch and neatness =)
ghostzender 3 years ago
Excellent job man, really awesome!!!
boggie91 3 years ago
Your tone is amazing! Is that a Warwick played through an Eden? I know thats what Alex used when he was in the band and your tone sounds almost exactly like it. Unfortunately, Ben's tone is nowhere near as good :(
progrock343 3 years ago
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undertalgo 3 years ago
dirk never used picks.......
darkslide53555 3 years ago
yeh, i know
undertalgo 3 years ago 2
he used one rarely, i seen him use a pick when he played live once
mwright165 3 years ago
weird to hear(read lol) that
undertalgo 3 years ago
how could i say that, lol
undertalgo 3 years ago
I miss dirk... :(
degas 3 years ago
its different
aperisimo 3 years ago
Very very nice. Thanks for sharing.
Cordy712 3 years ago
whats that bass in the corner?
fleajr1412 3 years ago
An SX PJ with an SX blocked replacement neck.
azoore 3 years ago
damn man nice cover. dirks bass lines are so fucking sick!
mikeg8807 3 years ago
You nailed it! Awesome song, by the way.
FlamingoGreen 3 years ago
Awesome man. Loving all your stuff
AlienTermite 3 years ago
that's pretty good, you're relaxed and that's good.
however i don't know why but your left hand seems so odd
try to relax that to and not cramp up your fingers
however good job man, congrats
JMRaider 3 years ago
Thats damn good.
bahamut4pie6 3 years ago
sick
cgs5190 3 years ago
...where the fuck are we???
ledhead213 3 years ago
I like it better with the bass eq'd out. brings your sound out lots better-i'd rather hear you on your video than dirk on your video.
Can your amp handle that B string? wow....
and I'm jealous of your pinky length.
On Dirk and Ben...well, Ben's talented...but he's not a groove bassist. I like groove stuff, so I like dirk loads better. Plus, he's just better.
MrJPWannabe 3 years ago
Hey dude, I need to freakin buy that bass. I saw it, and I became in love with it. Other to th fact that it's Dirk's bass! XD
FluzzieHunter 3 years ago
hey dude how many warwicks do u have!!! love em
ive got a corvette proline
loon82 3 years ago
i love your bass man!! i getting a corvette soon, but its gonna cost cuz im left handed, i dig dirks style, what amp u use?
Ookarl01 4 years ago
wait warwick doesnt charge extra for left handed basses
polishpirate123 3 years ago
I also was never happy with the thumb tone as much as I should have been and got my hands on a used SSII. Just Awesome. I'm running it through a WT800 and 410xlt which is just stunning. Have you decided on your perfect string yet? I'm still in the trial and error stage...the factory EMPs are pretty nice, but very hard to find. What do you suggest? I'd appreciate it if you could save me some time and money :)
saintjames10 4 years ago
Sweet! I didn't like the EMP strings very much. My favorites are DR Hi-Beams. I usually use medium lite gauge, but I'm going to buy a set of lite-lites and see how they are.
azoore 4 years ago
wow this is super doooper
shag1648 4 years ago
dude you should video reply to SCOverstreet! find him and get together with him!
azwethinkweiz42 4 years ago
man i want your fu***n bass!!!xD
youre pretty good, the sound is quite the same of dirk's!
sturickyz 4 years ago
Man, you're a really good bassit
I think that you learn that song by ear ?
A question, at which price did ya get
that warrick bass ?
Cool song dude (H)
PiromanoFloW 4 years ago
awesome song, and awesome playing man. good job and keep it up.
totemz 4 years ago
you should contact stinckubus and replace ben kenney and help them become INCUBUS again lol
Dynamiteskillsx 4 years ago 4
those are some pretty big shoes to fill :>
azoore 4 years ago
hey you can slap, thats one step ahead of ben lol
Dynamiteskillsx 4 years ago
That's why Ben's making all the money and your sitting at home on a computer talking about him...
Ben >>> You
That wasn't directed at you azoore... you're an awesome bass player... makes me want to pick one up and play
DefJux42O 4 years ago
hey i never said im any better then ben, but for a doing it as a professional..and/or compared to dirk hes garbage and if you actually think for a second hes got even a 10th of dirks talent you can go die
Dynamiteskillsx 4 years ago
what a moron you are.... you obviously havent been playing bass for very long if you believe that. or you havent seen ben live. he blows dirk out of the water when it comes to spontaneity.
canvasfred 4 years ago
well congrats ur the only being on earth who believes that
Dynamiteskillsx 4 years ago
you're a fucking dumbass if u think ben cant slap...fucking idiot!
MongoloidBoy89 3 years ago
lol im not gonna lie ben writes some pretty creative basslines his version of are you in sounded alright still no dirk but honestly ben doesnt slap, he might be able to do it but not comfortable enough to play in a performance..google it if you must and if you notice my comments keep gettin positive feedbacks but the ben fans dont...thanks i rest my case...ALL HAIL DIRK!!! for gods sake watch his vid with willie nerve clinic..simply amazing!!
Dynamiteskillsx 3 years ago 2
i dont even like ben...but u gotta respect him..dnt get it twisted dirk is my favorite bassist, i know he's not the best but hes awesome in his own way..its just funny how people hate on ben...and not respect him
MongoloidBoy89 3 years ago
word
SCROTUMvalueMEAL 3 years ago
@Dynamiteskillsx 'Become' Incubus again? Incubus get better with each album and Ben Kenney is a sick bassist ...idiot
BillButton91 1 year ago
@Dynamiteskillsx 'Become' Incubus again? Incubus get better with each album and Ben Kenney is a sick bassist ...idiot.
BillButton91 1 year ago 2
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@Dynamiteskillsx 'Become' Incubus again? Incubus get better with each album and Ben Kenney is a sick bassist ...idiot.
BillButton91 1 year ago
@Dynamiteskillsx
Ben Kenny has been showing improvement lately. Don't knock him until you sample his skills in a more recent concert DVD called Look Alive. Dirk Lance was such a beast though.
Bartholomule01 1 year ago
Groove is by far more important on a bass than shredding (even tho I love to shred). Oh, and say whatever you want, his (the guy on this video) tone kicks yours anytime.
flipper2gv 4 years ago
ehh, ok, if you're Tim Parent then you're a very good bassist and a kinda good signer but a very poor rapper. But, it's not because you THINK you have a better technique that you can start bashing people off. Also, if I say that I play cynic and sleep terror stuff, I think I don't need to prove that I can play the trooper (oh and btw I use a 4 fingers technique). And no you don't need to have an insane technique to be a great player. Like others said, think about Jamerson.
flipper2gv 4 years ago
I'm not sure if you posted to the wrong video or what, but I'm sure Jamerson is rolling in his grave.
azoore 4 years ago
lol exactly what i was thinking azoore
youre an awesome bass player
Incubus635 4 years ago
man stfu, first he uses his right hand 2 fingers, second, incubus isn't metal, third is technique is ok, fourth, the trooper is an easy metal song, looking for some challenge go and play some cynic stuff or maybe sleep terror.
flipper2gv 4 years ago
Heard you finally got your 5 string Warwick!
sidaksingh90 4 years ago
Yeah! It's amazing ;D
azoore 4 years ago
Dude!!!!!!! that was another great performance.
zerokhul 4 years ago
Thxu!
azoore 4 years ago
What can i say, you are awesome
RauruV 4 years ago
I'll settle for average :D
azoore 4 years ago
Another great bassline off SCIENCE. You play these so true to the originals! By the way, is it hard getting used to the 5-string, especially the string spacing?
incubusredefine 4 years ago
It's pretty hard for the first few weeks. The spacing is the big issue for me. I started on a 5-string with tight spacing, then switched to my Thumb 4. Took me awhile to get used to it. Then I switched back to 5-string, and it wasn't any easier ;) I just put together a cheap 4-string PJ copy so I can keep up on both spacings. You can see it in the background sorta.
azoore 4 years ago
dude u are insane lol i cant even imagine how long that took for you to be that good, got any advice for a beggining bass player?
Dynamiteskillsx 4 years ago
Practice everyday! Really practice though.. not just play along with songs. Learn your scales. Get a metronome, and use it. Focus on the groove, not the chops ;D
azoore 4 years ago
Great advice m8
I couldn't have put it better myself
Thesmitster 4 years ago
Not dead yet huh? about time dude you posted something man :P. Well, what can I say... It's good as usual xD ! Keep on rocking fella!
Hey I got a question for you dude, do I have to wax my streamer? I can't determine if it's really satin finish or not!
bububuvard 4 years ago
I can't really tell from the pictures. With the natural oil finish you can just barely feel the grain of the wood. I'd guess with the satin you wouldn't, since the finish would be slightly thicker.
azoore 4 years ago
Dude, again you amaze me with your playing. It's so fucking sick man. I wish I had the time to devote to playing bass like you do.
Awesome song too, I love that album and this is one of the best songs on SCIENCE. Anyway, keep playing bro!
TubaDudeNick 4 years ago
I wish I had even more time to play :D
This is the definitive Incubus song for me. It really shows their creativity and musical variety.. and it's funky as hell.
azoore 4 years ago
You have a natural talent to do songs I have in my "to-do" playlist! Although I'm really glad you do, because you have a better ear than me XD. Plus that Streamer is a thing of beauty. About time you show it off!
Awesome playing, man. Just out of curiosity... how heavy is that bass?
PookLowEnd 4 years ago
Thanks dude! I was pretty overdue in posting something, heh. Time to show it off for sure! It's not too heavy, actually. It weighs in at 9.6 pounds. My Corvette was really heavy.. almost 11 pounds. My Thumb was really light. It only weighed 8.6 pounds.
I think I might put some Hipshot Ultralight tuners in at some point. That should bring it down to around 9 pounds.
azoore 4 years ago