Stellar performance! I almost want to buy me a bass to play BTBAM songs. Shouldn't be too hard switching from guitar to bass, would it? Either way, awesome job.
@metallicacdc Like most transitions, there are pros and cons. You def have less strings to deal with (in general), though I might fit the exception. But finger strength is key and what you'll be developing, and in both hands; especially if you aren't playing with a pick. But it actually improves your guitar playing: example, the harder-to-finger jazz chords (on a guitar) get easier after playing bass. Actually, the advantage of six tring (bass) range is that the jazz chords sound even better too
@alolfan1 I actually don't use a pick when I play guitar, so that might help the transition if I do decide to do so. And you mentioned a six-string bass--are the two extra strings lower or higher? (The video has low lighting, but it looks to me that it's higher.) My finger strength is still a little on the weak side as I play electric guitar, but I'd expect to build it over time if I decided to pick up a bass. Anyways, thanks for the reply!
@metallicacdc Both actually. There's the low B and the high C. However, If you plan on playing BTBAM, know that they play in a D flat standard (three half steps [frets] down from E standard). As well, I commend anyone brave enough to tackle Dan Brigg's bass lines. Even after years, I'm still dumbfounded by the speed, proficiency, and articulacy of songs like, for example, Roboturner; aswell, with thorough knowledge of melody/counter-phrasing: ex. Viridian, Mirrors, Mordecai, Backwards Marathon
@alolfan1 Hmm. I know they also play 3 half-steps down on guitar. Still, I think the hardest part about switching (assuming I do, of course) would be the different strumming style and finger strength that I'll need for my fretting hand. The first time I thought about picking up a bass was the first time I heard Viridian...It's probably the best bass solo I've ever heard. Anyways, yeah, thanks for the advice, keep on rockin' bro.
@metallicacdc best of luck to you too,--in the vernacular common to my area--BAHD! (translation: bud) Viridian will prove to be one of his most impressive.
im seein btbam in cleveland at peabody's the 25th. theyre not insanely famous and they seem like real personable guys from the colors live DVD so i might get to meet em after the show
is that the actual bassline or your own take on it? Cuz the actual bass in that song is completely inaudible (wasn't aware there was one, thought it was just Paul's guitar instrumental)
Stellar performance! I almost want to buy me a bass to play BTBAM songs. Shouldn't be too hard switching from guitar to bass, would it? Either way, awesome job.
metallicacdc 1 year ago
@metallicacdc Like most transitions, there are pros and cons. You def have less strings to deal with (in general), though I might fit the exception. But finger strength is key and what you'll be developing, and in both hands; especially if you aren't playing with a pick. But it actually improves your guitar playing: example, the harder-to-finger jazz chords (on a guitar) get easier after playing bass. Actually, the advantage of six tring (bass) range is that the jazz chords sound even better too
alolfan1 1 year ago
@alolfan1 I actually don't use a pick when I play guitar, so that might help the transition if I do decide to do so. And you mentioned a six-string bass--are the two extra strings lower or higher? (The video has low lighting, but it looks to me that it's higher.) My finger strength is still a little on the weak side as I play electric guitar, but I'd expect to build it over time if I decided to pick up a bass. Anyways, thanks for the reply!
metallicacdc 1 year ago
@metallicacdc Both actually. There's the low B and the high C. However, If you plan on playing BTBAM, know that they play in a D flat standard (three half steps [frets] down from E standard). As well, I commend anyone brave enough to tackle Dan Brigg's bass lines. Even after years, I'm still dumbfounded by the speed, proficiency, and articulacy of songs like, for example, Roboturner; aswell, with thorough knowledge of melody/counter-phrasing: ex. Viridian, Mirrors, Mordecai, Backwards Marathon
alolfan1 1 year ago
@alolfan1 Hmm. I know they also play 3 half-steps down on guitar. Still, I think the hardest part about switching (assuming I do, of course) would be the different strumming style and finger strength that I'll need for my fretting hand. The first time I thought about picking up a bass was the first time I heard Viridian...It's probably the best bass solo I've ever heard. Anyways, yeah, thanks for the advice, keep on rockin' bro.
metallicacdc 1 year ago
@metallicacdc best of luck to you too,--in the vernacular common to my area--BAHD! (translation: bud) Viridian will prove to be one of his most impressive.
alolfan1 1 year ago
dude that was SNACKS
TeaBaggins 1 year ago
@TeaBaggins That's a new one.
alolfan1 1 year ago
@TeaBaggins lol?
MegaNate88 1 year ago
@MegaNate88 it was a good snack for the ears. totally SNACKS
TeaBaggins 1 year ago
Hell yeah, man. You're a badass bass player!
ZeroTheHate 2 years ago
good job! really smoothly played and well delivered. I'm planning on making a cover of my own of this song.
CHBeat 2 years ago
this is masterful
DallAss612 2 years ago
savage dude :)
TheSkepticMystic 2 years ago
ud make dan briggs proud
soadfan42 2 years ago
@soadfan42 I hope to meet him again one day. He's is my IDOL. Can't even believe i got to shake his hand. Maybe some epicness rubbed off on me.
alolfan1 2 years ago
im seein btbam in cleveland at peabody's the 25th. theyre not insanely famous and they seem like real personable guys from the colors live DVD so i might get to meet em after the show
soadfan42 2 years ago
i did see him after the show. i got a picture with him it was pretty awesome
soadfan42 1 year ago
:) :) :) :) :) :) :)
alolfan1 2 years ago
awesome job
mikeyfatstrings 3 years ago
Never mind, just listened to the song again and picked out the bass. Still, amazing video
literamaniac 3 years ago 2
You're an idiot if you couldn't hear the bass. Try cleaning out yo ears.
usedandvalidated 3 years ago 10
is that the actual bassline or your own take on it? Cuz the actual bass in that song is completely inaudible (wasn't aware there was one, thought it was just Paul's guitar instrumental)
literamaniac 3 years ago
i bought the bass book at a show one time, so it's musically correct, but i know Dan Briggs plays around with his riffs.
alolfan1 3 years ago
nothin like a serious bass player jammin out
good job
seanhester 3 years ago 3
so ive been going through all these videos of people playing btbam and seeing nothing but shit and this is the only one that impressed hell of a job
imryleasdad 3 years ago
very well done. i love the bass lines from that song.
johnquixhote 3 years ago
dan doesn't get enough credit for his smooth and talented bass playing. thanks for highlighting it (and a way nice cover too)
JKT84 3 years ago 11
That's because he so good, you could barely notice him. He a MAJOR bass icon for that.
rd00sh 2 years ago
great job, nice wide camera view
rutledge123 4 years ago
youre my hero
fugbif 4 years ago
is that a ocean?
emericashoes 4 years ago
no, it's an ibanez btb 556
alolfan1 4 years ago
ncie
RiouxItsMe 4 years ago
I approve
stefguitar1000 4 years ago