Freestyle bass by Justin "Rafiki" Raines

[Mr88karats]

People have the funniest comments on hear a swear! I'm like duh he should know his stuff he did go to school for it and Berkely at that, so yea if you want to play like this then go to school, but any way this vid is super old but, it's why JRaines is one of my favorite bass players.

[boyspoq123]

WHAT A FINGER

[ZachBassSBS]

This is really good. i thought i might start recording videos of freestyle by myself. so i looked it up to see what some people had done. found this and still think i might do it. but it wont be anywhere near this good :P

[jvrjss]

was it terrance palmer? the man who appear at 1:06?

[stoob1969]

This cat knows his fretboard

[grooveabilities]

the person with glasses.. is he terrance palmer?

[HavocBillz]

Yeaa he is endorsed by MTD

[HavocBillz]

Lol hatin ass nigga.

[nelsonjones13]

fuck this guy

[acaligner]

wow!

[andreking84]

he is allright!lol nothing aint seen are herd!

[NotRly1337]

i dont mean to be racist but black people are good at bass!

[bemolable]

Is he endorsed by MTD Basses?

[Isislevita12]

Amazing song!!

[bonesworld2]

Great player. MTD the best basses in the world? Don't know about that. They weren't sounding all that great on that Gospel Chops DVD at all.

[mobassplaya]

@bonesworld2 Yeah...I said that once in my life too...until I played one... then bought one... and soon buying another...I've played fenders, spectors, warwicks, all american or german made. None compared to this sound except a Roscoe.

[bonesworld2]

@mobassplaya I had a really nice 635 once but didn't keep it long. It felt great though I just wasn't feeling the tone. My Elrick & Sadowsky Metro gave me more butter. I guess it's a matter of preference.

[owlman33]

Amazing talent !!!!

[moody4charles]

beast

[BUKAJ138]

what a feeling!!! whuaaaaau! :-)

[092bassman]

is this the same Justin Raines as the in that played with New Breed??

[TRJBASS]

very nice work

[andreking84]

come on people,he plays just like every body else,how bad do you want the skill?do you take the time to practic are you sit on your ass and do nothing!this dude just was doing runs,he is average bass player i mean come on,lmao

[Quintbuddy5]

@andreking84 You done hating?? lol

[andreking84]

@Quintbuddy5 i wasnt hateng on justing just was speaking the truth,i mean it take alot of pratice to get were this dude is at,im far from his skill level but i know that if i want toget there i got to work at it,im a truck driver and i practic 8 hrs a day!lol

[JTIFMEL09]

the crazy thing is he has gotten better

[spacitydrummer4JC]

..he's a better bassist than drummer

[mwhyte23]

Crazy musicianship!

[BrandonSoulchild]

wat bass does he use

[69erthx1138]

@BrandonSoulchild Looks like the ESP Ltd, comfortable looking neck indeed.

[JTIFMEL09]

MTD

[russdonruss]

MTD--Michael Tobias Design Bass...

[jasononbass124]

is that terrance??? hahaha

[rocket1777]

he was doing his thing almost 4 years ago...he a beast now

[vzsozs]

i think he has a quite nice approach of how to use all of the 6 strings. not all 6-string players are doing that.

[Jevildury]

when i watch this dude he looks like the humbliest bass players ever........this is why I watch him.......it;s like he;s reviving the ways how to play bass.....he;s da man!

[marshallum1]

Justin Raines's fingers+MTD=amazing!

[VObass4life]

THAT BASS IS GROULING LOUD!!! NICE

[MOSes020]

You know whas cool though...? He has grown from this..

[bassmanners]

oh crap thats Micheal Tobias in the back with the white beard.

[SunitaDeviTV]

this is coool!

[PepperPinballWizard]

The only thing you should be worrying about is a bass that feels comfortable for you to play. You could make both sounds with one bass because it's you that makes the music, not the bass.

[bryantchristopherrod]

BEAST MODE BRA!!!!!!!!!!

[JohnJeevasingham]

Whoo! That was Terrance Palmer he pointed to.

:-D

[Bassmanj511]

yep

[ibenezbrown1]

Good but all the licks sound the same.

[jazzcat87]

whatever works to express yourself. Its like talking and useing phrases like you know, or man. Its just his style.

[HammondB200]

maybe to your ear, but they aren't, leave...

[jsutton414]

is this at namm?

[mastermindamj]

Yes a few years ago

[davismk566]

I had several opportunites of gigging with Justin, he's a beast to play with live!!

[MuziqSoul114]

word that must of been RAW music. LOL wish I was there.

[NLSWITCH]

freakin awsome, I usually have a huge predjudice against bass players who use more than 4 strings but thats crazy

[jamesmcrae83]

BEAST!!!!!!!

[Mr6292]

I am a far better bass player than this guy, as was shown when I played at a live concert in Central Park and it was televised on MTV.......well....... I thought so until my alarm clock woke me up. Damn dreams! Honestly though, if I was one tenth as good as this guy I would be really proud. It takes a genius to play like this but thank god it doesn't a take genius to appreciate such quality. You are immense my friend!

[reesespeanutbudda]

lmao as i was reading that i thought , ohh another asshole who says hes good and cannot appreciate talent... but noo ur cool lmao

[judey2008]

@Mr6292 you are the funniest guy on youtube lol

[MortStricat]

don't mess whit the black side of rythm :)) black people rule!

[Shyloh8]

Goodness. The END.

[psjabears]

watching people that r this good modivates me to be a better bass player.

[snarfbucket]

Heh, this guy played convocation my first semester at Berklee when he was on his way out. Cool that he's playin for those cats.

[Novice1984]

man, i dream of being this good one day..however i get discouraged when i see people this good play and make it look so easy

[mastermindamj]

I feel the same way dude

[sandman2o11]

its sad... but it atlest gives me hope that i could be that good! dont worry buddy just keep working man you never know could be better them him one day!

[paomemapi]

dnt get discouraged.Just don't give up.Learn,research,listen,creat­e,experiment,play with other people and pray.That's how they became annointed.Cmon!!!!

[ajsommer]

seeing this stuff encourages me. because all these people did to get this good was practiced and played with people.

[BillH2949]

@Novice1984 - the only difference between Justin and you is several thousand hours of practice and playing. It only looks easy because he put in the time to get comfortable enough with the instrument that he can play without thinking about it. If you keep working at it, you'll get where you want to be. Keep your head up!

[09basscat]

@Novice1984

You ain't the only 1!!

[jtown151]

maybe if i was black i could play like this...lol. what i love about him is that he uses his talents for the Lord...thats where its at

[paomemapi]

Amen to that...Just be yo'self doc..and always Groove fo the Lord.

[nathanbossoh]

DMAMN MAN  how do ppl like him do it. they are sooo fast man and they never make mistakes or anything.... Does anyone know how long hes been playing for

[mudearboy]

Good. Check out Richard Thomas bass solo on YOU TUBE

[toofpick151]

Him going to Berkeley makes me feel a little better LOLOL.

[approduction]

he makes it look easy :o

[blcdjr]

your Kickin it bro..Keep on Given God Praise with your gifts.

[sddmusic1]

stupid on bass

[keddeijuless]

sorry u can't do better

[slapbassman]

How are you to judge him? Maybe he is better than Justin? You can't judge until you at least hear the kid.

Why so much musical discrimination? We all speak music just in our own dialect. Remember That " An instrument on the ground makes no sound, The musician must bring the music to the instrument."

Chi

[Nikkorea]

2 bass beast in gospel music.both still playing with mah fave Israel and new breed..annoited is the difference!

[politico222]

MUY BUENO!!

[ballin565]

was that terrance palmer

[lydellscooby]

yup, "that's the man right there doc."

[grownnbass]

Sure was..Either way I love both especially Justin...Dudes style is so smooth...

[Bassmanj511]

Tobias needs to send some mtds to the UK!!! I was lovin that sound

[ibanezbasSR400]

Great playing... Spect!

[TrentonGriffin93]

around :48 when the guy said that there was some pretty decent bass players around Justin started smiling because he knew that he was talkin about him *LOL*!!!

I would have started smiling too if I was him!!!

[TrentonGriffin93]

who did he point at in the middle of playin and he said that he was the man

wats his name!?!

[toofpick151]

Terrence Palmer. One of THE top gospel bass players ever. He played with Israel and New Breed for a long time.

[BIGBofDET]

do you all think hes better then victor wotten??

[Bassmanj511]

Victor Wooten is more diverse. so propbably not.

[nyceonthabass]

dope man

[talle677]

Mr.Raines is a skilled Bass Player, god did not give a fuck to him, this is TALENT, not religion.. you cunts

[xapexi]

yeah, i met this guy at namm show, REALLY good hes the bassist for jo jo

[razo180]

good freak man

[phatchordz]

wow....i dont like him that much at all .....i feel like dirt :P its all good ill get there in God's time!!!!

[subsonicbassist]

Im not saying a Satanist can't groove, I'm just saying thatMr. Raines knows where his gifts came from.

[subsonicbassist]

Proof that God is working in those who believe

[slapbassman]

It's just called practice....people always putting religion into things that don't need to be in it. Bass isn't biasied I wouldn't count out a great bassist who happens to be satanist if he can groove and funk

[sickdiggitydog]

Totally agree with you on that mate!

[slapbassman]

thank you!

[jayvpric]

Its is God that gives each Man his measure of talent and ability!! He chooses to glorify God with his some choose not to...

I know when I stand before God I want to be able to say I gave all the glory

[sickdiggitydog]

I don't want to launch into this debate, but it is each to his own. I do not believe in religion/god or whatever so that's your own opinion. I believe with hard work and practice you can do anything!

[fretlessphantom2000]

your right but natural talent is a gift from god no doubt

[canberraanon]

Well not if you don't believe in god.

[DrumKicker787]

lol wow.

[ztubs6]

Honky-Just joking, but seriously, and I am only assuming based off your screename, but you didn't grow up in one of these churches...either did I, but I understand why they feel that way. If that is what they believe, let them. I have never walked into a church that turned me away, and I am a white jew. To each his own.

[slapbassman]

true I mean bassiclly(pun)saying that ability is bassed off faith is absurd but your right

[slapbassman]

true I mean bassiclly(pun)saying that ability is bassed off faith is absurd but your right

[slapbassman]

true I mean bassiclly(pun)saying that ability is bassed off faith is absurd but your right

[Firequacker]

Lovin' the B string slides.

[Grimmz]

behave urself inappropriate lol repent

[dudemanplus]

nice man i'm diggin that b string tone. right on!

[Homenino]

nice

[jsimmsOX]

man j is cold !

[Binkulak]

very groovy...... I like it

[DrCrazyRiffs]

WOW!!

[streetzac]

i like 2:19

[NECARMAN]

HUMBUCKER.necarman.nkm.

[ryegi]

very nice my bruhthem. very nice

[subschool5]

went to school w/ him, solid player.

[bigrickstar]

If ya'll know Rafiki, then ya'll know Alonzo.

[bronzeDlite]

Isnt this guy Israel and new breeds new bassist? or is that just hearsay?

[Rafiki112]

I'm another bassists..not Israel's new bassist...It's Terrance Palmer and me....

[bellt2163]

wat songs did u play on Isreal's new album?....

[willpreci]

Raines is T.P.'s sub in New Breed. Not sure if he was part of the Deeper Level album. Rafiki is one sick drummer too. This cat is 22 and just all over it. Will be producing soon for sure.

[Rafiki112]

Prayers of the Righteous, Long Life, Surely Surely, Deeper, and We Have Overcome

[jhowhdheyieh]

That's some tasteful playing, tone is damn near perfect too, don't suppose you could tell me the woods used on that bass? am having a custom built and that's pretty close to the sound am looking for.

Keep up the nice work

Jhowhdheyieh

[Bassmanj511]

Hey do u use regular tuning?

[drummerboi15208]

Pittsburghs Finest!!!

[weshenjr]

what manner of man is this (on bass)!

[daymc10]

one of my favs.... he's a beast 4real!!!

[andy350zdrifter]

woah.... i wish i could play like that

[MiMarC76]

Hes amazing

[lacoocoorocha]

omg nice bass

[GBagley]

Awesome! Do you know what amp/cab setup he was playing through? Those MTDs always sound amazing to my ears :)

[musiclover2421]

wow!!!

[tanker99]

sounds like u study under wooten, very simuler style

[bigdrummer21]

Awesome bass player with excellent technique. Slap bass style is awesome and his runs are very smooth. You will see more of Justin Raines in the near future.

[solavanmotman]

Justin U R not from this Planet! AWESOME!!!!

[jayvpric]

chudders you can just practice you will get there!!

[chudders]

i wish i could play that good

[jroseyess]

Real Nice