Finally! Someone who gets that rock and metal can be transposed into different forms ( i.e. the chapman) kudos for being original and not playing that new age, coma inducing, elevator music.
@charuan12 He paid for the Stick, he can play it however he wants, so long as it's actually music. If you don't like it, you could get one yourself and play it "properly".
I had a Stick lesson from Nick many years ago. Nick is a great instructor, a terrific player who is absolutely dedicated and passionate about this instrument.
Nick 'gets' the Stick. I prefer his music to the horrible New Age noodling that most of the professional Stick players seem to be into.
Don't let mallek1989-critics plink your deeply nimble heart, mind, and fingers. They who crank that you are not playing *your* stick like *your* stick supposedly "should" be played are not only ultra-orthodox establishmentarians with sick old shriveled up and dying egos grasping to control the Muse (because in dying they are afraid to surrender to Goddess Muse Herself), but hypocritically, they play their mouths like urinals -a Truly incorrect usage of Mother Tongue.
nice playing, i love the wide neck as i could probably use it only as a six string like a regular 6 stringed electric but more space between the fingers & that's the beauty of a wide neck guitar without the extra material in the way, just the essentials-guitar and neck. i need to $ one with a 1/4" jack output for amp effects.
I'm actually glad to see this video, as it shows a style of playing that other videos do not. Rarely do you hear any kind distorted rhythm guitar sound on a stick. This is a good contrast to other videos, as it shows just how crazy versatile the stick is.
Oh no, musical nazis are posting out rules on playing the stick. What's wrong with playing guitar stuff on it? It's not like this is a representative video on stick's features, is it?
Is this THE Nick Beggs ??? Sweet !!! Well for the people slaggin you (who don't know who you are) there is no wrong way to play an instrument...as long as YOU enjoy what you do. Rock on... !!!
Kind of ignores the whole point of a Stick doesn't it? The stick was meant to be tapped not strummed. That's what a guitar is for. Owning a stick obviously does NOT make you a stick player. Check Rob Martino. I click on this link by accident. A total disappointment. I'm not bashing! I'm just making a statement which if you knew anything about the Chapman Stick, you would agree with.
Or he could just keep doing what he's doing, because this is America, and he can play it on a stick if he wants to. Quit with the butthurt, because absolutely nobody on the internet cares what you think.
@PaganWarDrummer Really? Apparently there are at least a few people who agree with me. Considering one of the top rated comments mentions the exact same thing.
I know that Mr. Beggs plays at least one song that is appropriate for the stick. Strumming on the Stick is like wiping your butt with $20.00 bills. Sure, you can do it but why? Toilet paper is cheaper and much more comfortable.
Likewise Playing this on a guitar would probably be easier and would probably sound better. Pickups and all
Agree? Maybe. Care? Absolutely not. And who are you do judge what is appropriate for the instrument, or for that matter, what he can and cannot do with his instrument? He payed an obscene amount of money for the thing, so let him do what he wants. And some people enjoy discomfort.
Maybe he's playing this as a challenge, considering a regular guitar would be easier and he made the conscious decision to use a stick.
@PaganWarDrummer Apparently what I say matters to you enough for you to respond. LOL. Enjoy it if you like. That's your prerogative. Not liking it is mine. Opinions you know. Everyone has one. I wonder what Emmett Chapman's opinion is on this?
They say you can use an SM57 as a hammer. Expensive hammer.
I'm sure people care as much about your opinion as they do mine. But, I'm just another guitarist. What do I know?
Never said I enjoyed it. He payed a couple thousand dollars for the instrument, so let him go. What the fuck should you care if he's strumming it? If you see something you don't like, just navigate yourself away from this page and forget it ever happened.
Emmett Chapman doesn't care. He's a dick, number one, and two, he already has this poor sap's money.I understand nobody excepts my opinion, I accepted it ages ago. I'm just letting you know now that you might want to undergo that project.
@PaganWarDrummer Also, have you actually MET Emmett Chapman? I wonder. I would bet you are just trying, again, to give your opinion girth. I have not met either man and would not say that either is "a dick". But alas, this is going way off topic and I don't want to draw it out any longer. Please be my guest and have the last word.
@MrBLKMETAL Cause I suck at playing any instument, but it's not the point. He has some other songs, playing the chapmain stick right, but this is trash.
The tools don't matter, the rules don't apply. In fact, there are no rules. I thought the purpose of making music was self-expression and on that score, I think he succeeds.
oh, btw, all the haters, he's actually using it quite the wat it is "SUPPOSED" to. The idea is 2 sorta play the bass and the guitar (and a few more things) together.....if u get what I mean........ theres no "CORRECT" way to play it. remember: its all correct as long as it soungs right!
I'm sorry. Even though you got some sick riffs, I feel that it there's no point in playing that on a stick if you could play that and make it sound so much better on a guitar. That's a waste of the sticks potential; especially with the looping back track.
@mallek1989 This instrument was made with the idea of opening up new ideas, it was not invented to constrict a player to playing 2 handed tapping. Check out Tony Levin's Elephant Talk.
@mallek1989 agreed. this shit sounds awesome, but just play it on guitar. take advantage of how expansive the chapman stick is. C'mon, at least tap out some chords on your right hand while playing a melody/lead on the other hand.
@mallek1989 Whoah! I so disagree! Why try to compare shit!? C'mon, music is music. Does it really matter how it's 'triggered'? Nick is an amazing talent!! Have you heard this guy play bass? Esp. slap bass. Your comment has just rendered most modern instruments redundant. Particularly with the advent of MIDI. It's all music, and it should all be embraced! The Chapman Stick is an amazing instrument. It just opens the whole game up. Why can this be a bad thing. More power to music, is what i say...
So many stick players play like they are competing to see how many notes they can play at once. They all kinda end up sounding the same. Great to see this. Yeah!
i aint dissin your playing... it sounds great, but whats the point of playing a chapman stick if you are not going to play the bass side at the same time you play the guitar side?
I'd assume for the benefits of the tapping style over strumming/plucking. Also, if you know the instrument and can make it sound good, you don't have to do everything with it at once, even if you could. Like you said, it sounds great.
well, ive seen a couple of styles of play, and the more intricate just strikes my ear. i know exactly what youre saying about playing everything all at once, i play too... check out my vids.... it just seems to me i would want the max sound you could get out of that expensive toy hehe .... someday i'll have one, until then i'll listen to fellow utubers play.... i tune my acoustic to (low to high) C E C G C F its an open citern tuning, you should try it on the stick and tune the bass likewise
DUDE! I play metal bass, and have been wanting to play rhythm too, but didn't know if the stick was a good option. Very well done! I think you may have sold me on one!
I think the point here, is this is a simple demonsration of another element of the Stick. I don't think he is trying to compete with Steve Vai, or suggesting people go out and buy a C. Stick instead of a guitar....(this comment for those below who are obviously intimmidated by the unkown)
along with the guitar and bass this instrument can actually replace human life on this planet - much like you see in those terminator movies. Also, you have to admit this lady is beautiful!
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the chapman stick is made so you canplay bass AND guitar shit together in this unique sound. without distortion. not looking like a woman. not over some porn-movie dvd menu soundtrack.
The Chapman Stick is made so you can play bass AND guitar together in this unique sound.Any way you please.Looking any way you want.Over any soundtrack you please.Even if it's the same ol' same ol'.
Actually, because Chapman Sticks are made of laminated wood which is far stronger than the vast majority of guitar or bass necks and that the string tension is far less than either, I've heard from players that have gone on vacation for a month and come back to find their Sticks in perfect tune. :D
Why not? The Stick is a more generalized musical instrument than a guitar. Guitar technique is just one of many techniques available to a Stickist.
The Stick broadens the musical pallet available to a performer, who can switch between techniques and sounds at will, or can blend them any way (s)he chooses.
keep it up! tell all them haters to kiss off, it's not to often where you can find someone who's talented that can play lead bass, sing, and play that wicked stick. :) at least u have hair, so ppl don't be ragging about his hair cuz he's not bald like u prolly are.
Absolutely incredible. Nick I always knew you were an accomplished musician especially with Kajagoogoo but you're on a another planet when it comes to the Stick!
Nick Beggs wow I watched the too shy video and told my friend how awesome the bassist was.Googled your name and you are truly an amazing guitarist.Thanks for the post.
Nick, Fab!! Dont know much about geeetars but my friend has been in a band since 80's and plays a variety of guitars and thinks the Chapman Stick is a very difficult bad boy to play so...we are not worthy!!!!! I am so looking forward to seeing you at Retrofest on Sun 31st!!! I am going all out to get your paw print.xxxx
Yeah Nick, the great bassplayer from Kajagoogoo and "Ellis, Begg and Howard" he was one of the first guys how played this stick commercially. Well done, Nick you are great, like always, from you I've learned "forgiveness is the key"
UHUUUUUUUUUUUU!!! this song remaind a fusion of Lenny Kravitz and solos of Slash in Guns N´Roses and a little bit of the crazy staff of Michael Manring! Psycho!
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This is shit. If people want to see real stick playing they should check out Behold...The Arctopus (although its a Warr Guitar, but it beats the hell out of this)!
Lol, thats a nice way to describe them. Btw, i wasnt implying by any means that BtA are an amazingly talented band when it comes to composition, but in terms of tapped instruments...they are FAR in front of this man, however over pretensious their music may be.
cool!
Zweihander11 1 month ago
Finally! Someone who gets that rock and metal can be transposed into different forms ( i.e. the chapman) kudos for being original and not playing that new age, coma inducing, elevator music.
sparksphilip 2 months ago
That is not they way to play a chapman stick.... In that case just play guitar dude,
charuan12 4 months ago
@charuan12 He paid for the Stick, he can play it however he wants, so long as it's actually music. If you don't like it, you could get one yourself and play it "properly".
DrDemonHarlequin 2 months ago
I had a Stick lesson from Nick many years ago. Nick is a great instructor, a terrific player who is absolutely dedicated and passionate about this instrument.
Nick 'gets' the Stick. I prefer his music to the horrible New Age noodling that most of the professional Stick players seem to be into.
fekkinloud66 4 months ago
ten thumbs up ;)
newgolddream81 7 months ago
THE amazing Chapman stick,I dated his daughter .once
Hairyarmpit 9 months ago in playlist jone
Hi Nick,
Don't let mallek1989-critics plink your deeply nimble heart, mind, and fingers. They who crank that you are not playing *your* stick like *your* stick supposedly "should" be played are not only ultra-orthodox establishmentarians with sick old shriveled up and dying egos grasping to control the Muse (because in dying they are afraid to surrender to Goddess Muse Herself), but hypocritically, they play their mouths like urinals -a Truly incorrect usage of Mother Tongue.
Trey Self
selffamily1 10 months ago
In music ALL IS ALLOWED, narrowminded ones!
villebooks 10 months ago
Really great playing. Cool ideas and an interesting way to use an instrument that has all sorts of potential.
Shame about al the stupid haters who are missing the point.
SubliminalAttraction 11 months ago
Sounds like an awesome bass guitar lovechild then on some of the bends it sounds like a bagpipe haha!
dimeowns100 1 year ago
that is the how you cant play the capman stick.... IF YOU PLAY LIKE YOU HOW IN THE VIDEO...BETTER GET A GUITAR :/
CatitoCore 1 year ago
@CatitoCore ..Nick Beggs mastred the Guitar in about 6 months and moved onto bass because he wanted a challenge.
Deus2Vexillum 1 year ago
nice playing, i love the wide neck as i could probably use it only as a six string like a regular 6 stringed electric but more space between the fingers & that's the beauty of a wide neck guitar without the extra material in the way, just the essentials-guitar and neck. i need to $ one with a 1/4" jack output for amp effects.
goohber1 1 year ago
some of ya need to contact ur GP...
progresman 1 year ago
awsome
cobboGHS91 1 year ago
I'm actually glad to see this video, as it shows a style of playing that other videos do not. Rarely do you hear any kind distorted rhythm guitar sound on a stick. This is a good contrast to other videos, as it shows just how crazy versatile the stick is.
varnonzero 1 year ago 3
That evil, satisfied grin you give at the end was awesome. Perfect end to that.
ElPayasoMalo 1 year ago
Big Bubbles, No Troubles. Still one of the greatest pop songs and grooves
of the 20th century! I liked it so much, I even bought the album! Good to see you
still grooving Nick...
123ubuntu666 1 year ago
I do believe Nick can play what the fuck he likes!
By the way Nick, I'd love to see you play an actual 6 string guitar as you very obviously can.
pawnsacrifice1 1 year ago
@pawnsacrifice1
so u really do ??
y then 6-string guitar if he can play anything he wants ??
dont be twat
progresman 1 year ago
@progresman you want to try that in English so I might understand what the fuck you are talking about?
pawnsacrifice1 1 year ago
That was my first thought too: THE Nick Beggs. I liked it.
jonnyy40 1 year ago
kajagoogoo 2 u 2
fraterlucifer888 1 year ago
it's great!
Manolos43 1 year ago
Love it! Rock on!
Heath75032 1 year ago
hottest chic ever!!!
trollface45 1 year ago 3
Oh no, musical nazis are posting out rules on playing the stick. What's wrong with playing guitar stuff on it? It's not like this is a representative video on stick's features, is it?
ueffect 1 year ago
Is this THE Nick Beggs ??? Sweet !!! Well for the people slaggin you (who don't know who you are) there is no wrong way to play an instrument...as long as YOU enjoy what you do. Rock on... !!!
JohnXL 1 year ago
oh terrible,I think you don't have a self-censorship, think about visitors before adding something like this...back to the school with you
radosipka64 1 year ago
Hi Nick, great to see you having so much fun on this one.
gregplaysthestick 1 year ago
.........If these kids knew who they were talking to. LMFAO Everyone is an expert!
hallman321 1 year ago 2
@hallman321 not experts, just damn critics
fireflee111 1 year ago
Nice stick work from one of the greatest bassists of the 80's. My humble opinion..........good to see you still rockin Nick!
hallman321 1 year ago 2
Keep rocking dude these moaner's are just jealous
toooobster 1 year ago
Cool!
virtualguitarist 1 year ago
sorry it s horrible ! pouaaaa ptff beurk.... stop that man supply you
thanks
noambiard 1 year ago
yea this is kinda icky
phlather 1 year ago
let him play what he wants... why not strumm the stick? Take a bow, play it like a violin or a contrabass... Tap it or do what ever you like!
All you purists, enviers, grudgers and quarrelsome people: Press the stop-button go to the next video and yeah...
Fuck off and let people have fun with their instruments, goddamn!
OifelOifel 1 year ago
he can play what he want, ther must be freedom of expression so leave him alone you little envious cunts
krudelta 1 year ago
Kind of ignores the whole point of a Stick doesn't it? The stick was meant to be tapped not strummed. That's what a guitar is for. Owning a stick obviously does NOT make you a stick player. Check Rob Martino. I click on this link by accident. A total disappointment. I'm not bashing! I'm just making a statement which if you knew anything about the Chapman Stick, you would agree with.
hueseph 1 year ago
Or he could just keep doing what he's doing, because this is America, and he can play it on a stick if he wants to. Quit with the butthurt, because absolutely nobody on the internet cares what you think.
PaganWarDrummer 1 year ago
@PaganWarDrummer Really? Apparently there are at least a few people who agree with me. Considering one of the top rated comments mentions the exact same thing.
I know that Mr. Beggs plays at least one song that is appropriate for the stick. Strumming on the Stick is like wiping your butt with $20.00 bills. Sure, you can do it but why? Toilet paper is cheaper and much more comfortable.
Likewise Playing this on a guitar would probably be easier and would probably sound better. Pickups and all
hueseph 1 year ago
Agree? Maybe. Care? Absolutely not. And who are you do judge what is appropriate for the instrument, or for that matter, what he can and cannot do with his instrument? He payed an obscene amount of money for the thing, so let him do what he wants. And some people enjoy discomfort.
Maybe he's playing this as a challenge, considering a regular guitar would be easier and he made the conscious decision to use a stick.
PaganWarDrummer 1 year ago
@PaganWarDrummer Apparently what I say matters to you enough for you to respond. LOL. Enjoy it if you like. That's your prerogative. Not liking it is mine. Opinions you know. Everyone has one. I wonder what Emmett Chapman's opinion is on this?
They say you can use an SM57 as a hammer. Expensive hammer.
I'm sure people care as much about your opinion as they do mine. But, I'm just another guitarist. What do I know?
hueseph 1 year ago
Never said I enjoyed it. He payed a couple thousand dollars for the instrument, so let him go. What the fuck should you care if he's strumming it? If you see something you don't like, just navigate yourself away from this page and forget it ever happened.
Emmett Chapman doesn't care. He's a dick, number one, and two, he already has this poor sap's money.I understand nobody excepts my opinion, I accepted it ages ago. I'm just letting you know now that you might want to undergo that project.
PaganWarDrummer 1 year ago
@PaganWarDrummer And yet, here you are asserting your opinion. Ironic.
hueseph 1 year ago
@PaganWarDrummer Also, have you actually MET Emmett Chapman? I wonder. I would bet you are just trying, again, to give your opinion girth. I have not met either man and would not say that either is "a dick". But alas, this is going way off topic and I don't want to draw it out any longer. Please be my guest and have the last word.
hueseph 1 year ago
yes he is
foreveryouforeverme 1 year ago 2
He is overrated by these comments, he may has some nice riffs, but he has nothing to do with a chapman stick, he could have played it on a guitar.
Im not saying that he is a bad artist, but this is like using only one string on a 6string bass.
kukaaac 1 year ago 2
@kukaaac Then why don't you post yourself playing something?
MrBLKMETAL 1 year ago
@MrBLKMETAL Cause I suck at playing any instument, but it's not the point. He has some other songs, playing the chapmain stick right, but this is trash.
kukaaac 1 year ago
@kukaaac And the problem with that is?
lockstick 1 year ago
awesome talent..
paradox08642 1 year ago
thats f***ing awesome. I desperately need to add one of those to my rig
proc007 1 year ago
Aahhhh incredible - Love it!
Amandaf1t 1 year ago
The tools don't matter, the rules don't apply. In fact, there are no rules. I thought the purpose of making music was self-expression and on that score, I think he succeeds.
ElmerPorch 1 year ago
i want one
markacola 1 year ago
Ahem are those Kajagoogoo gold discs on the wall ?
balderic0 1 year ago
@balderic0
I do believe they are balderic. Nice observation. Surely they can't belong to Mr. Beggs! One of the greatest bass lines of the 80's!
hallman321 1 year ago
Love your Stick work, Nick. Got to see you rock it live with JPJ in Orlando years ago. Really shows the versatility of the instrument.
Babaziba 1 year ago
oh, btw, all the haters, he's actually using it quite the wat it is "SUPPOSED" to. The idea is 2 sorta play the bass and the guitar (and a few more things) together.....if u get what I mean........ theres no "CORRECT" way to play it. remember: its all correct as long as it soungs right!
Aranya009 1 year ago
first reaction...... O.O OMG O_O !
Aranya009 1 year ago
Seems like a guitarist that likes to play good instruments. Like that.
nirvanafrik 1 year ago
I'm selling my chapman stick.
Don't hesitate contact me for further details.
neverforgive 1 year ago
Great!...why don't you show us, how to play "White Feathers" bassline (on the bass!)? thank you!
tommyboynude 1 year ago
Too many HATERS!! Nick Beggs has incredible talent. Whether you like what he's playing or not, you MUST admit, he is an awesome musician!
fireflee111 1 year ago 2
and that's why humanity will never move forward...too many haters :p
JRage117 1 year ago
sorry, rubber bands on a ruler!
kempini 1 year ago
It sounds good, but thats not the way to play that instrument... better use a guitar to play that...
alejjjano 1 year ago
bad ass a guitar and bass in one!
44eelz 2 years ago
I'm sorry. Even though you got some sick riffs, I feel that it there's no point in playing that on a stick if you could play that and make it sound so much better on a guitar. That's a waste of the sticks potential; especially with the looping back track.
mallek1989 2 years ago 8
@mallek1989 This instrument was made with the idea of opening up new ideas, it was not invented to constrict a player to playing 2 handed tapping. Check out Tony Levin's Elephant Talk.
hflat1 2 years ago
@mallek1989 agreed. this shit sounds awesome, but just play it on guitar. take advantage of how expansive the chapman stick is. C'mon, at least tap out some chords on your right hand while playing a melody/lead on the other hand.
TruthFister8600 1 year ago
@mallek1989 check out his other vid... hes playing the stick in the way you see not as a waste of potential.... think it's called tava
OifelOifel 1 year ago
@mallek1989 how about he play it his way and you play it your way?
scanme214 1 year ago
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@scanme214: "@mallek1989 how about he play it his way and you play it your way?"
This is nice in theory but it breaks down in practice, because while Nick can play it his way, mallek1989 can't play anything but his big mouth.
selffamily1 1 year ago
@mallek1989 boooo your ignorant... boooo
antiedman 4 months ago
@mallek1989 Whoah! I so disagree! Why try to compare shit!? C'mon, music is music. Does it really matter how it's 'triggered'? Nick is an amazing talent!! Have you heard this guy play bass? Esp. slap bass. Your comment has just rendered most modern instruments redundant. Particularly with the advent of MIDI. It's all music, and it should all be embraced! The Chapman Stick is an amazing instrument. It just opens the whole game up. Why can this be a bad thing. More power to music, is what i say...
klistarf 3 months ago
The way he's playing, the solo's kinda sounds like a bagpipe on steroids.
MySupaFli 2 years ago
So many stick players play like they are competing to see how many notes they can play at once. They all kinda end up sounding the same. Great to see this. Yeah!
diamagnet 2 years ago
WOW!!!
SonatoArtico 2 years ago
this is fucking awesome.
destrilogy 2 years ago
Far stretch from your work with Kajagoogoo! I love it!
louis805 2 years ago
i aint dissin your playing... it sounds great, but whats the point of playing a chapman stick if you are not going to play the bass side at the same time you play the guitar side?
Cracksmacknhash 2 years ago
I'd assume for the benefits of the tapping style over strumming/plucking. Also, if you know the instrument and can make it sound good, you don't have to do everything with it at once, even if you could. Like you said, it sounds great.
JLMoriart 2 years ago
well, ive seen a couple of styles of play, and the more intricate just strikes my ear. i know exactly what youre saying about playing everything all at once, i play too... check out my vids.... it just seems to me i would want the max sound you could get out of that expensive toy hehe .... someday i'll have one, until then i'll listen to fellow utubers play.... i tune my acoustic to (low to high) C E C G C F its an open citern tuning, you should try it on the stick and tune the bass likewise
Cracksmacknhash 2 years ago
good point
WyldeJakk 2 years ago
Search up a song called "turn your back on me" to find out that Nick does indeed use both sides of the instrument.
WouterJ 2 years ago
great performance!!!!!!!! ecx!!!
josexman 2 years ago
props dude. this is so dope!
thegratefulbed 2 years ago
this is the first time Ive seem a chapman stick. those things are fucking sweet. I want one. what do they go for?
g0atf1sh 2 years ago
It IS nice to see a different approach to the Stick (or touchy things in general). Just because I can play 2 things at once does not mean I have to.
GregAmann 2 years ago
Just listened to Rob Martino, thought he was good but your fuckin awesome man
gogomememe 2 years ago
DUDE! I play metal bass, and have been wanting to play rhythm too, but didn't know if the stick was a good option. Very well done! I think you may have sold me on one!
moodshelby 2 years ago
fucking awesome!
endlessvoid4 2 years ago
Nice to see a different approach to the Stick.....Good work!! The more I hear the different style and approaches the more I want one!
elbe571 2 years ago
素直にｇｕｉｔａｒを弾け！
cozysakuma 2 years ago
Maybe I'm crazy, but does anybody else hear a little Legend of Zelda influence on some parts?
KamilDrakari 2 years ago
He did the score for zelda! Nice observation.
Imheretotestify 2 years ago
I think the point here, is this is a simple demonsration of another element of the Stick. I don't think he is trying to compete with Steve Vai, or suggesting people go out and buy a C. Stick instead of a guitar....(this comment for those below who are obviously intimmidated by the unkown)
tobycat11 2 years ago
NICK BEGGS ROCKS!!!
Jondazzle 2 years ago
Kill it. Just put that poor instrument out of it's misery and buy a normal guitar. :(
Mr Chapman weeps....
biggeorge77 2 years ago
nick beggs is my favorite bassist ever! you rock!
joanjett17 2 years ago
This could've easily been accomplished on a guitar...and undoubtedly sounded way better. thumbs down for cost effectiveness
Delroxorz 2 years ago
he might like playing that better then a regular guitar but it would sound way better on a regular guitar
a1u1s1t1e1n 2 years ago
You rock dude. Liked it a lot. First real rock I've heard on the stick!
joepenfield 2 years ago
this instrument has so many possibilites and it can replace alot.
Rawsawn 2 years ago
you suck
c0no 2 years ago
I don't know much about this instrument but it seems to me that in the right hands it could replace both a bass and a guitar? Or a piano?
What clef is the music written in?
Is it both bass and treble like a piano?
violinoscar 2 years ago
along with the guitar and bass this instrument can actually replace human life on this planet - much like you see in those terminator movies. Also, you have to admit this lady is beautiful!
christopher321 2 years ago 6
thats a guy! haha
Metallicafan13 2 years ago
I'm guessing he's using distortion with another effect...?
BeyondInfinium 2 years ago
I am stunned by the sheer number of moronic comments about this vid. The playing is great Nick.
berserktool 2 years ago 2
dude .. you need a guitar it cost around ..and a guitar will cost u less not 2000..
its a intrument for do piano things ..:P
martineto21 2 years ago
grande !!! ...........mikki italian boy
elf671 2 years ago
Nick and his stick, Sunday evening doesn't get much better than this. Only thing missing is a large bar of chocolate :-)
TWENTIETHCENTURYBABY 2 years ago
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the chapman stick is made so you canplay bass AND guitar shit together in this unique sound. without distortion. not looking like a woman. not over some porn-movie dvd menu soundtrack.
at least that's my first guess.
st00f 2 years ago
The Chapman Stick is made so you can play bass AND guitar together in this unique sound.Any way you please.Looking any way you want.Over any soundtrack you please.Even if it's the same ol' same ol'.
gebass6 2 years ago 3
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jaajaja "I though he was a woman!! ""
me tooo!!!! jajaja but ... he play very well
nice job men
slashhh666 2 years ago
That thing's gotta be a b**** to tune.
PPowell0 2 years ago 2
lol I agree
Tuze 2 years ago
Actually, because Chapman Sticks are made of laminated wood which is far stronger than the vast majority of guitar or bass necks and that the string tension is far less than either, I've heard from players that have gone on vacation for a month and come back to find their Sticks in perfect tune. :D
scarred2112 2 years ago
I though he was a woman!!
MiNdLeSs1234567890 2 years ago
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get a guitar dude...an give me you re chapman stick
disasterpiece805 2 years ago
it's guitar music played in a chapman stick...
esposoman 2 years ago
love to hear him do a cd with francis dunnery.....awesome that would be
bluepowder2008 3 years ago
great man...wonderfull
paramparchad 3 years ago 2
Nick, you're the most skilled and the best lookin stick players on YT :D You remind me that playing music should be effortless and fun.
Absolutely LOVE your attitude.
HomeComingPrisoner 3 years ago
playin guitar on a chapman stick (?)
dilandinho76 3 years ago
Why not? The Stick is a more generalized musical instrument than a guitar. Guitar technique is just one of many techniques available to a Stickist.
The Stick broadens the musical pallet available to a performer, who can switch between techniques and sounds at will, or can blend them any way (s)he chooses.
JohnFredC 3 years ago
you're absolutely right. But my point is that playing what he does on the Chapman stick is like if the bass player from ac/dc bought a 6-string
dilandinho76 3 years ago
You should check out his work with John Paul Jones on the Zooma tour - unbelievably crunchy and amazing. I still drool thinking about it!
almsthvn 3 years ago
nick beggs v franciss dunnery!!! whos the daddy?
dropehe 3 years ago
very nice vid
love the music!
zallaxx 3 years ago
Why isn`t he just doing such stuff with Kajagoogoo. They could do so much better if they would use their real skills.
bondmac 3 years ago
listen to "homelands" By Ellis, Beggs and Howard - especially "big bubbles no ttroubles"
chucku00 3 years ago 2
Very Impressive control on the "stick" way to go Nick!! I like it a lot!!
440077 3 years ago
666...
hornstra1 3 years ago
Everybody wants to play fast (which you can do) but man are you good at slow too. TASTY!
TheMudDoctor 3 years ago
very cool, never seen one of those before :)
itsallrelative2me 3 years ago
and really, that is just it!
lilsmartiepanties 3 years ago
too fuggin amazing... thats it!
lilsmartiepanties 3 years ago
that was so fuckin bad ass!
skater7744 3 years ago
i love this cat
fnlost 3 years ago
sweet!
CanYouHandleYohann 3 years ago
keep it up! tell all them haters to kiss off, it's not to often where you can find someone who's talented that can play lead bass, sing, and play that wicked stick. :) at least u have hair, so ppl don't be ragging about his hair cuz he's not bald like u prolly are.
catsandcandy 3 years ago
Absolutely incredible. Nick I always knew you were an accomplished musician especially with Kajagoogoo but you're on a another planet when it comes to the Stick!
lubisko 3 years ago
Just awesome...tho the BS drums are a distraction
BaNoyes 3 years ago
That was awesome
disasterpieced 3 years ago
Nick Beggs wow I watched the too shy video and told my friend how awesome the bassist was.Googled your name and you are truly an amazing guitarist.Thanks for the post.
cya420 3 years ago
dude that was fuckin sick i wanna to get one of those
bobsagetpavillion2 3 years ago
fucking amazing damn now i want to try and learn the chapman stick
Neoclassicalman 3 years ago
Woo just met Nick at Retrofest yesterday, great guy!!
doodah80s 3 years ago
Nick, Fab!! Dont know much about geeetars but my friend has been in a band since 80's and plays a variety of guitars and thinks the Chapman Stick is a very difficult bad boy to play so...we are not worthy!!!!! I am so looking forward to seeing you at Retrofest on Sun 31st!!! I am going all out to get your paw print.xxxx
doodah80s 3 years ago
O.O ......whoa like...whoa man sick
lukphonp 3 years ago
hi nick
great playing mate.
looking forward to seeing you and the guys at milton keynes in december.
icaptainscarlet 3 years ago
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FAILURE.
ALanSaidTrujillo 3 years ago
wicked playing man
fortress8 3 years ago
What's a guy doing wearing a hairband?
Great playing though.
SketchRazor 3 years ago
simply not to have his hair in his face while playing =) Logical, no ?
zappafann15 3 years ago 2
logic might be cutting it .
jojo808 3 years ago
Logic might be... who gives a goddamn whether he's wearing a headband or not?!
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Liesss2 3 years ago
Yeah Nick, the great bassplayer from Kajagoogoo and "Ellis, Begg and Howard" he was one of the first guys how played this stick commercially. Well done, Nick you are great, like always, from you I've learned "forgiveness is the key"
Pyronhiro 3 years ago 2
cool, keep it up
malakbain 3 years ago 2
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is that a male or a female..
teokiatuan2 3 years ago
it's a dude.
RegularSean91 3 years ago 4
try becoming his groupie and see :)
maybe you will hit some high notes
Clellnet 3 years ago
the melody sounds alot like the Terminal Velocity menu song. (its a PC game)
Tuze 3 years ago
Primal scream!!
belon 3 years ago
UHUUUUUUUUUUUU!!! this song remaind a fusion of Lenny Kravitz and solos of Slash in Guns N´Roses and a little bit of the crazy staff of Michael Manring! Psycho!
belon 3 years ago
whoa... my video card sucks and i thought this was a chick until halfway through the video
tonyrich78 3 years ago
is not your its the video
heybobmary134 3 years ago
this is fantastic.nick you are the best bass player in pop music right behind edward edwards and mark king.we are waiting for kajas europe tour.
porsch74 3 years ago
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This is shit. If people want to see real stick playing they should check out Behold...The Arctopus (although its a Warr Guitar, but it beats the hell out of this)!
T3TxDeath 3 years ago
your a joke
Behold...The Arctopus is like having aids in my ears
I have herd better industrial noises
Lstayte 3 years ago
Lol, thats a nice way to describe them. Btw, i wasnt implying by any means that BtA are an amazingly talented band when it comes to composition, but in terms of tapped instruments...they are FAR in front of this man, however over pretensious their music may be.
T3TxDeath 3 years ago
just get a guitar dood
manwhich23 3 years ago
ohhhh this guy should be on my radio not the sad pathetic teen wannabe rockers
antiedman 3 years ago