Duran Duran - A View to a Kill - bass lesson

[gn02306460]

i think this song is not suitable for the significant bass sound ,isn't it?

[TheJafoWorld]

Love all your videos. Your bass sound is really good. What kind of amp are you using?

[MrJaxreid]

what bass is that

[zumazmusic]

@MrJaxreid - Kubicki Ex-Factor

[MrGriffitz]

y make a video if we cant see ur fingers playing?

[ardillarax]

is factor you re bass ?

[duranasty]

how did john do the bass for wild boys on that gig.did he switch that at the top from the solo to the actual bass throught the song.cheers.

[zumazmusic]

@duranasty - He used digital delay to do both parts at once. A quick single slap on top and then a thump at them bottom and the delay repeats it for you.

[markuz6971]

Hey Zuma did you ever think about doing One Of These Days bass by Pink Floyd !?

I got first part because it is easy ,but second part I am not to happy about it.

Maybe you can help us ? I am sure many bass player find that bass line amazing.

Thank you for all of your videos!!!!

[zumazmusic]

@markuz6971 - I don't think I have heard it. I will look it up! You're Welcome!

[nausicho]

ciao zuma,grazie a te ho imparato a suonare molte canzoni dei duran duran con il basso.mi piacerebbe vederti suonare anyone out there e ordinary world.

[Leila0412]

Great ! Great! Great ! Zuma.....I'm you fan !!!!

[Kenmarcelis]

Thanks again Zuma, there are only few bass players in this world with the real Bernards- Taylor feel.

You got it ! And that is a very big compliment !

[zumazmusic]

@Kenmarcelis - Coming from you especially Ken, I know that is saying a lot. I will keep to trying to do Bernards/Taylor justice!

[AussieBassist]

Been watching a few of your videos. Nice Duran Duran covers

[zumazmusic]

@AussieBassist - Thanks for your hilarious response to that rude poster. I deleted that whole thread but I just wanted to say I loved it.

[mifune141]

Thanks so much for posting, this is great! It could have just been me, but when I tried to play along to the studio version years ago it was really difficult to make out the notes (I play by ear, can't read music), so I kinda gave up at the time :) But you've solved the mystery for me, thanks again!

[pinrocky]

Very nice.Its all there.This man is very good.

[jvargasr]

Hola Zumaz!, it has been great learning bass since your remarkable discovery, still trying to master ghost notes and a part that is difficult to me in a view to a kill, from 2:50 to 3:22... that pum-ba bum-ba, please tell some tips on how to master this imposible to me. thanks!

[markuz6971]

those (pum-ba bum-ba ) are octaves

example hit C (3rd fret on A string and than C (6 fret on G string)...now you can move up or down the neck..

[zumazmusic]

@markuz6971 - Exactly, that's how you play them. I recommend index finger and pinkie but do whatever feels comfortable. You are not the first one to describe them as pum-ba bum-ba. I sometimes say pa-rum-ba bum-ba myself! I think it's hilarious we have our own slang terms.

[markuz6971]

@zumazmusic Thank you Zuma!!!! I learn great deal because of you

[zumazmusic]

@markuz6971 - You are most welcome! Thank You for the comment!

[proof317]

there are songs I dont care for and this is one. But i focus on the bass and i love it. i admire the will it takes to be that good with bass

[rhy260]

this is amazing dude you're really good at bass I'm envious

[Kenmarcelis]

Awesome how you manage to get that same Taylor feel into the bass.

Amazing !

[RaCrDuranDuran]

Well dOne maybe you can do "Falling down" or "What Happens tomorrow"

[eightiessrules]

a joke, guy

the real composer of this title is john barry

[zumazmusic]

You're right in that It was a co-write but a joke? C'mon man! Are you saying Duran had other people write ALL those other hits as well? Either way this is a focus on the bass line, not the song itself. Thanks for stopping by.

[MaxZorin8]

@ eightiessrules:

A real composer of "A View to a Kill" is Duran Duran. When Duran Duran wrote and brought up this song to the studio, John Barry changed only one minor chord and added orchestral arrangement. That's all.

[williameuan]

I saw one of these gigs - Wembley Arena- I think it was May 21, 1987...amazing version of View to a Kill to start

[eduran]

You can replace John.

[Paulkiotobjj]

still have mine in white.....great sound

[zumazmusic]

@Paulkiotobjj - an Ex-Factor in white is a beautiful thing.

[Morrizzex]

Re Re Re RESpect......!!

You gone too far this time

But Im dancing on the valentine.;0)

[pareho]

Next time John Taylor quits Duran Duran, Simon Lebon should get your number.

[zumazmusic]

@pareho - "Next time John Taylor quits Duran Duran, Simon Lebon should get your number." This is my fantasy. ;+)

[acfiorentina]

Well done. Thank you for sharing this.

[sanchorb]

Notable Bernard Edwards influence on John Taylor for this bassline. Would had loved to have "Bnaaard" teaching me bass lessons. Excellent video, love the Kubicki.

[baymacarlos]

Zuma,

Trabalho fantástico. Mãos divinas. (portuguese)

(Fantastic job. Divine hands)

Girls om Film também!

Girls on film too!

Parabéns!

(Congratulations!)

Carlos Bayma

[Bullives]

great job ZUMA...no comments....YOU ROCK MATE.....

[IndioFreak]

You're still the undefeated YouTube King of Bass... GO ZUMA GO

[mowingbymoonlight]

My first Kubicki is on the way!!! Whoo Hooo!!! I've wanted one of those for YEARS!!!! Such TONE!!!!

[zumazmusic]

New Kubicki or used?

[mowingbymoonlight]

Oh used, of course. I wanted one desperately, but I need to eat, too...

[musicalglenn]

it's the working for the skin trade world tour...the guy is playing to the vhs version (brilliantly)of a view to akill live. I remember john taylor staying on that C note and thinking..is that all that classic song took to sound? Obviously not...well done zuma

[donymicro]

i like your teaching style..

thanks a lot..

[safetheory]

Your basses sound great.

What amp/effects do you use?

[AntonioX75]

Nice!... sounds great, and the best Bond song of 'em all.

[miguelin1980]

hey dude...YOU ROCK!!! GREAT!!

[brianchristie]

Very tight! Great sound!

[musicispower84]

Zuma is that a fretless bass? Either that or it's a very low action bass. Great job man as always!

[zumazmusic]

Well spotted! It's not a fretless but I have this Factor set for pretty low action.

[musicispower84]

heh thanks. Sometimes when the action is too high like when I first got my bass before I had it adjusted it made it hell for me to even pluck the E and A strings once. I got a knack for music and instruments. I just hope sometime in the not too far future I'll get to be somewhere near your level of expertise.

[rappa29]

Nice! You nail JT's tone perfectly!

[Durani3]

Well done! Very good and I love how you play it.

[dmljungberg]

Yeah do PLanet Earth on bass. im sure with your set up it would sound killer plus the timing is too fast on that song.

[Brilliantbeing]

Duran Duran's best song by far.

[puppylover4ever]

woah! I never realized what this song sounds like on bass! When you played it I found it quite... AWESOME! I mean that rocked! What songs are you putting up next? :) Please more Duran Duran!

[fredericklamps]

please do Planet Earth

[ringbearer6782]

Do Planet EartH!!!!!

[ringbearer6782]

WOW, THANK YOU very much for covering one of my favorite Duran Duran songs. You did an impecable job! Do you have the tab for this song? btw, can you do a cover of planet earth PLEASE!!!! the bass rocks on that song.

cheers

[paucriso]

amazing. Were can i find that version of A View to a Kill?

What is the concert name? or Video name?

[zumazmusic]

I think the DVD is called "Working for the Skin Trade." I had it on videotape long ago and I just got the DVD on eBay. Send me a message...

[gmansi]

Amazing work, every time I take a look to one of yours clips, I understand why J. Taylor is a really good bassist...

[westfield90]

superb!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[jtssteph]

Slappington-that's a brilliant idea! I'd love to hear New Religion, too! That's one of my favortite bass lines ever. Also, the night version of "My Own Way" would be superb! Great job!!!

[zumazmusic]

New Religion - soon!

[Paulkiotobjj]

cool love my factor still have it but an aria would be nice do you find it easier to play on??I also have a rick fretless

[zumazmusic]

The Aria SB1000 has a relatively thick neck. Even so, it is very comfortable to play BUT the overall instruments is pretty heavy. A good strap is a must. Your Rick is kind of like an Aria neck if it were shaved down a bit.

[Paulkiotobjj]

yeah its have but very easy tp play when I saw it was fretless I just had to buy it it has such a nice sound and the neck is easy to play also the neck has a finish on it so it sounds diff.from a regular fretless pluss I use nylon strings makes it sound....like wood

[BlackSunsh1ne]

Cool! Thanks for posting. The bass line sounded different that what I could actually hear during the song. Great job. I have a Duran Duran request as well: "Save a Prayer"!

[zumazmusic]

Thanks! Remember, this is the live version. The album bass line is different in the verses. I'm sure I'll do Save a Prayer one day.

[bulleye]

You own a Aria pro II, Kubicki Ex factor and a peavey liberator JT series, so are u goin to get a Peavry cirrus bass guitar later on, just like the 1 JT using it now.

I always dream of buying a aria pro II bass guitar that my dream bass.

[zumazmusic]

I would love a Cirrus but I have enough basses at the moment! I would also love a Bossa bass or an F-bass.

[Slappington]

Sounds Great!!! I would like to request "New Religion" from Duran Duran if you know that song. Thanks

[TaylorGirl1985]

AVTAK live version's bass lines played on a kubicki! That's poetry!

[Wol1verine]

One extra star for wearing a Chewbacca T-shirt!

[boyter8]

Great Job! The bass parts are what first drew me to Duran Duran music back in 1982

[heyspacecowboy]

man man great made, i just looked for a kubicki bass, but i had to see your performance till the end.

[lizzyrich]

Really Nice Job! Thanks.

[JanDelaroche]

Thanks Again!