I've heard the song only a month ago and it blew me away, and now I find you explaining it in detail. Thank you very much for the tutorial, and much like a lot of people here, I like your version more.
Hi there, just a few questions, I've been playing bass for a year and a bit now, so I'm getting there. Got a Fender P bass, what I really want to know is how to slap like this and get this tone. I have a dual band compression pedal, multi effects pedal, so it must be possible.
@emperorgrant - I don't think a stock Fender P is going to get you this type of slap tone. You really need a Jazz bass or a Stingray. I dig the P-bass slap tone but it doesn't sound like that's what you're after. No amount of pedals will give you the sound of a dual pickup bass or a Stingray. The Wal bass is out of reach for most!!!
@tarp2009 - You're welcome! No, I haven't made a tutorial for Girls on Film yet. I will someday but right now I am really struggling just to put new videos out. I hope to have something new up next weekend. Stay tuned!
gives more respect to the ridiculous bass line in that song, funky as a mother fucker. Only stevie ray vaughn could play that shit and sing at the same time
@groovinonfunk - 10-4 on that brother. If you read the description I do point that out. What I am playing is more of a hybrid between the bass and the "synth bass" lines. Of course, somebody sent me the transcription AFTER I had recorded the video! Ha! Good looking out though man. I appreciate it. It's also worth noting that it doesn't seem like Nick plays it exactly like his own transcription live. My guess is singing and playing it is a huge bitch so he adjusts accordingly. He's a monster!
@zumazmusic yeah man, you did a great job! i feel stupid... should have read the description first, my bad. i dont usually pay attention to those for some reason.
I stumbled onto your vid here because I was always a fan of this song. The way you break this track down to its funky essence is amazing and very much accomplished! Pure joy,my friend! Great work!!!
Another excellent job! Nick Beggs is a very underrated bassist. I've only started listening to Kajagoogoo and I got to tell ya - I underestimated these guys. This tune, and just about all the other ones, are cheesier than a limburger warehouse, but the bass lines Beggs does are great. Again, you did a great job and I thank you for sharing this with us. Keep on jammin!
Any chance you can post a video of you playing "Ooh To Be Ah"?
THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU !!!!!!!!! Love your Bass Playing and the bass line of that song too!!!! Always wanted to learn how to play it but knew it wouldn't be an easy one to take on! Your G&L is awesome!! And it sounds GREAT!! I have an '84 L 2000 !!
Nice playing, Mate!! Although i love (mainly) rock and metal, i have always loved this band (no, really), and i think Nick (Tim, Lol!!) Beggs is a MONSTER bassist!! I love the guy!! Again, nice playing! Nice tone, too... \m/ (:o)
Flipping heck, this being the first time I've ever seen anyone play it, its far more complicated than I ever realised. Its an awesome bass line and such a tune, blew me away back in 1982 and still sounds amazing today. One of those rarely made tracks that has a bass line that stands out on its own by a massive distance with nothing close to it for comparison. Thanks for sharing this with us.
@redhillboogie - You're telling me! I almost backed out of it when I began to learn it. It was worth it in the end, though. Like I said in the video, can you imagine playing this bass line AND singing. Crazy Nick is a monster.
I love the way you effortlessly segue between all these different playing styles and types of attack to get all the different tones in the song. Nicely done.
@charles1967 - I really appreciate you noticing that. There is so much tonal variance in just putting your fingers in the right place with the right touch. I really try to stress that to other players.
@zumazmusic Exactly. The buttery tone from the pad of your fingers, the snap from the side of the thumb or the pop, and the way you change your right hand position to be closer to the bridge or the fretboard. People should watch your right hand and they'd learn a lot. Like I said... nicely done.
Sounds like you have modded your G&L bass, right? Are you using the outer coils of each pickup? How Jazz-Bass-like can you get with this in terms of sound?
@levito82 - You are 'almost' right! I AM playing the outer coils but this bass is NOT modded. It is a special run of L2000's WITH single switching from the factory. So, my front toggle switch is single coils, series and parallell. Google "BABP L-2000 LE." Cool, huh?
I played that one on an alembic back in the 80's in the bars, it is not an easy bass line to follow. You do a great job trying to follow his style!! He uses a very fast combination of fingering the notes and rapid slap and pop.
We can't all be the best, but you have my respect for giving it your best.
I'm back, gotta get my Zuma fix every now and then. lol I miss the 80's! it was a great time to be alive. So much new music, new influences. Music changed in the 80's. Some will never get the credit for the genious they brought to the stage. Sad, but some of us will not forget.
DAMN!! I love bass playing and even if you made mistakes it still ROCKED HARD!!! NICE JOB!!!!! You have my respect!! Check out other STRONG bass players like Level 42 and Red Hot Chili Peppers!
Wow, one never really listened to the bass player when these songs first came out. Now I have a new found respect for their talent. Much respect to you also. Great work.
That's a sick bass line. Who knew THAT was going on in that song. Always liked the song but who knew a guy with a haircut like that could play like that?
The point is, the abilities of *many* 80ies pop music artists were totally underrated because of the blinding flamboyant fashion and style those days. Howard Jones ("What is love?") is another example: classical piano education at a music academy, writing highly sophisticated tunes - and I just found him cool and danced. :-)
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It's a bit disappointing.
First principles - bass has to be the tightest thing in the band. This may be a complex and melodic bassline, but it's essential it's tight. If you can't jump for a note without being late, don't hold the preceding note so long.
Even on the record (and it's probably pieced together out of many takes) Beggs is audibly right on the limit of what he can play tight.
If you can't play it at tempo, give a tight slowed down version to a click or something.
robertbowen: For me this is all about having fun and inspiring others. If your inspiration is absolute perfection, then my videos are not for you.
Furthermore, "groove" is subjective. The terms "behind (and ahead of) the beat" were coined for a reason. Listen to Sly and the Family Stone's Thank You (Falettinme Be Mice Elf Agin). Larry is behind the beat in places yet it's still a great track. I'm not comparing myself to Larry. I'm just saying not much playing is "perfect" as you describe it.
sorry zu, but guys like roberto are pricks. i love what u do, and i listen to your save a prayer lesson damn near every day. i only knew hlt wolf by DD b4 I saw you. Do what u do and dont respond to guys who run that pie hole. hey what RnB bass lines do you like, i would love to see you do one. joe tex maybe lol "dont wanna bump no mo wit no big fat woman". is the bomb. late
Thanks for the support. Honestly, I don't want anyone getting discouraged because someone like that comes along. Life can be hard enough sometimes. Let's just do our best and learn from our mistakes. The results (and the fun) will come.
Thanks so much for this effort. Truly inspiring! I'm going to "try" to nail this line but suspect it will take some serious dedication and time to master it. Love your other vids as well! Keep 'em coming!
Dude, you freaking rock! This was my fave song from the 80's and the bass run was the reason why. I don't play but I'm drooling! This rocks, keep up the great work!
Wow man, I have to say you are a really good teacher. I learned Too shy, A View to A Kill, and Rio all in one day. I have to say though, this one was rather tricky. Keep up the good work, its teachers like you that inspire others to learn slap. I am one of those people. You should learn Ooh to Be Ah off of the same White Feathers album. Some other guy on Tube plays it but he doesn't explain it... at all. Keep the vid's coming dude.
Rico you eliteist douchebag. Cut the man some space this isn't "rock school". I hope you can back up your words wrote a pretty big check, lets see if you can sign it.
Zuma can speak for himself to be sure, but who with any class would cut down someones efforts then not post a reply video with his note-on rendition, oh yeah with the singing too. Well god damn already!
rico, this was never intended to be the end-all be-all of Nick's bass line. I'm just having fun with it playing it my way. I am glad you're picking up your bass again and I would LOVE to hear your version. Seriously, no sarcasm intended. Singing and playing this would be a first on YouTube if you can pull it off.
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Dude,you're a great bass player no doubt..but..sorry..I have to say this..close, but no cigar..Been playing this line,way back snce my teenage years(Nick Beggs,was my first inspiration fr bass playing in the 80's..thn after,came Mark King,Jaco P.,Stanley Clarke n so on)
n I play it whle singing too..I'll practice again n spice up my plying (it's been a while) I'll try to put up a video response..
You have my gratitude on motivating me to pick my bass once again,after so many years..Thx man
Wow! Just listening to this psychedelically groovy song, I never guessed it had such a virtuosic bass line. MAN - just how you play it! I listened to the song again, and I can tell you beat Kaja's bassist on his own ground!
One last thing: See what you can do with the bass part in "One Thing Leads to Another" by the Fixx. It sounds simple but the fingering is unexpected. It's fun to play once you get it. That's all. Thanks.
Excellent and Thank you! I could never figure this one out. It's the weirdest bass line in all pop music. My band had to opt not to play this because I couldn't get in the pocket with the bass part. It's like he played it with rubber strings. It's definitely master class so you're one up on me. Never had a problem with John Taylor, Geddy Lee, Mars Cowling, Flea but this one stumped me.
Awesome job. I like this song, and the bass line caught my attention the first few times i heard it. Its rather unusual to have a line like this in an 80s pop song i think. You did a good job playing it, and i think your tone is awesome and pretty close to Marcus Miller's tone.
I have never heard of Kajagoogoo before I saw this video. However, the moment I heard that bass riff, I have to say that I needed to learn it. Great Job man, your a good teacher and you need keep teaching more lessons. There are a lot more songs out there for aspiring bass players to learn. BASSES RULE!!!
I have to credit this song with getting me to wonder "what is that guitar that sounds different and what is that guy doing?" during my younger 80´s days, ha, ha!!! Great lesson, thank you as usual zumaz.
That's funny because "what is that guitar that sounds different and what is that guy doing?" is the very thought that made me want to play bass when I heard "Is there something I should know?" for the first time. Nice way to summarize it!
Well...later in their career (as Kaja) he did sing it but Limahl sang it originally of course. I agree though, Nick can really sing while playing some complicated sh*t!
Thank you for submitting the New Romantic bass tabs I loved these groups as a kid growing up in the "hood" along with the R&B and Nu Wave R&B of Prince and the Revolution and other groups keep em coming!!
absolutely brilliant. your video inspired me to learn even harder.i hope i'll be able to play like that someday^^
Thank you very much for the tutorial.
Black3ml 3 weeks ago
IVE BEEN AN AUDIO ENGINEER FOR 16 YRS... I LOVE THAT BASS SOUND..
peerlesslondin 3 weeks ago in playlist BASS LESSONS
I didn't Edward Norton was a bassist
deviation1000 1 month ago
hi zuma
why don't you try this magnific bassiline?
"perchè non sei una mela?" An old italian song by Lucio Battisti...
frakazzo 4 months ago
I don't know how to slap correctly but I want to play this awesome song !
Thanks for playing it correctly ! GG !
IgolForLife 5 months ago
I've heard the song only a month ago and it blew me away, and now I find you explaining it in detail. Thank you very much for the tutorial, and much like a lot of people here, I like your version more.
StealthHR 7 months ago
@StealthHR - Thank you thank you!!!
zumazmusic 5 months ago
Right on brother. Badass bassline.
whiteboy0077 7 months ago
thats is my favorite part in the song especially the beginging it sounds so cool.
lordmaul3 8 months ago
Hi there, just a few questions, I've been playing bass for a year and a bit now, so I'm getting there. Got a Fender P bass, what I really want to know is how to slap like this and get this tone. I have a dual band compression pedal, multi effects pedal, so it must be possible.
Also, slapping technique, I cant get right.
Any advice? =]
emperorgrant 8 months ago
@emperorgrant - I don't think a stock Fender P is going to get you this type of slap tone. You really need a Jazz bass or a Stingray. I dig the P-bass slap tone but it doesn't sound like that's what you're after. No amount of pedals will give you the sound of a dual pickup bass or a Stingray. The Wal bass is out of reach for most!!!
zumazmusic 5 months ago
honestly, i like your "hybrid" version better than the actual bass line.
draciel80 8 months ago
@draciel80 - Thank you! It's just kind of the way I always heard it in my head.
zumazmusic 8 months ago
I agree you are inspiring-- my husband will love watching this! Thanks for posting!
1axalove 10 months ago
Awesome! A tue gem!!! Pleasure to listen to!!!
MasterBetaNYC1 10 months ago
Great work Zuma. Really appreciate the slowed down version, explanation of the hammer-ons, thumbing every other note and the quality of the sound.
On another note, have you done tutorial of Girls on Film yet. Planet Earth was truly marvelous.
A very happy Zuma fan :)
tarp2009 11 months ago
@tarp2009 - You're welcome! No, I haven't made a tutorial for Girls on Film yet. I will someday but right now I am really struggling just to put new videos out. I hope to have something new up next weekend. Stay tuned!
zumazmusic 10 months ago
I think you are great ,keep up the good work. you are very inspiring. and thank you for sharing. God Bless You : Peace ; from Connecticut
v8350chrome 11 months ago
gives more respect to the ridiculous bass line in that song, funky as a mother fucker. Only stevie ray vaughn could play that shit and sing at the same time
mrpicky510 11 months ago
Impressed.
Pirate7X 1 year ago
yo man, well done... no offense though but you know that you're not actually playing Nick's bassline right?
I have the actual transcription of it from Bass Player magazine. Yours is still really good and that G&L sound is amazing.
If you want, PM me on TalkBass and I can e-mail you the actual sheet music to the bass line to this song.
groovinonfunk 1 year ago
@groovinonfunk - 10-4 on that brother. If you read the description I do point that out. What I am playing is more of a hybrid between the bass and the "synth bass" lines. Of course, somebody sent me the transcription AFTER I had recorded the video! Ha! Good looking out though man. I appreciate it. It's also worth noting that it doesn't seem like Nick plays it exactly like his own transcription live. My guess is singing and playing it is a huge bitch so he adjusts accordingly. He's a monster!
zumazmusic 1 year ago
@zumazmusic yeah man, you did a great job! i feel stupid... should have read the description first, my bad. i dont usually pay attention to those for some reason.
groovinonfunk 1 year ago
I stumbled onto your vid here because I was always a fan of this song. The way you break this track down to its funky essence is amazing and very much accomplished! Pure joy,my friend! Great work!!!
progrockman 1 year ago
@progrockman - Thank you!
zumazmusic 1 year ago
Excellent work.....great deciphering and teaching of an amazing bass line! Thanks!
stewthebassman 1 year ago
that bass line has always inspired me!
eloyromero1970 1 year ago
Man your bass sounds so nice, Nice job!~
wildnutria 1 year ago
fucking awesome!
djblade666 1 year ago
FUNKY !
n8tureboy 1 year ago
you killed that shit man...awesome job
gerrenx7 1 year ago
Seriously incredible job!! I was smiling all the way through and just imagining how hard this is to learn.
MrsRhythmNation 1 year ago
Another excellent job! Nick Beggs is a very underrated bassist. I've only started listening to Kajagoogoo and I got to tell ya - I underestimated these guys. This tune, and just about all the other ones, are cheesier than a limburger warehouse, but the bass lines Beggs does are great. Again, you did a great job and I thank you for sharing this with us. Keep on jammin!
Any chance you can post a video of you playing "Ooh To Be Ah"?
ZappaFan101 1 year ago
THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU !!!!!!!!! Love your Bass Playing and the bass line of that song too!!!! Always wanted to learn how to play it but knew it wouldn't be an easy one to take on! Your G&L is awesome!! And it sounds GREAT!! I have an '84 L 2000 !!
topcturvee 1 year ago
Nice playing, Mate!! Although i love (mainly) rock and metal, i have always loved this band (no, really), and i think Nick (Tim, Lol!!) Beggs is a MONSTER bassist!! I love the guy!! Again, nice playing! Nice tone, too... \m/ (:o)
klistarf 1 year ago
I always loved this bass line! I'll have to look up Beggs and check out some of his other work.
chucke1963 1 year ago
Wow you're a genius! I just got a bass guitar yesterday, and first song I want to learn on it is this one by kajagoogoo
ChryslerLaser1986 1 year ago
Very impressive !
howzer6 1 year ago
Flipping heck, this being the first time I've ever seen anyone play it, its far more complicated than I ever realised. Its an awesome bass line and such a tune, blew me away back in 1982 and still sounds amazing today. One of those rarely made tracks that has a bass line that stands out on its own by a massive distance with nothing close to it for comparison. Thanks for sharing this with us.
redhillboogie 1 year ago
@redhillboogie - You're telling me! I almost backed out of it when I began to learn it. It was worth it in the end, though. Like I said in the video, can you imagine playing this bass line AND singing. Crazy Nick is a monster.
zumazmusic 1 year ago
This is awesome!
ianbwaaaah 1 year ago
amazing as usual zuma!
syandgav 1 year ago
I love the way you effortlessly segue between all these different playing styles and types of attack to get all the different tones in the song. Nicely done.
charles1967 1 year ago
@charles1967 - I really appreciate you noticing that. There is so much tonal variance in just putting your fingers in the right place with the right touch. I really try to stress that to other players.
zumazmusic 1 year ago
@zumazmusic Exactly. The buttery tone from the pad of your fingers, the snap from the side of the thumb or the pop, and the way you change your right hand position to be closer to the bridge or the fretboard. People should watch your right hand and they'd learn a lot. Like I said... nicely done.
charles1967 1 year ago
Sounds like you have modded your G&L bass, right? Are you using the outer coils of each pickup? How Jazz-Bass-like can you get with this in terms of sound?
levito82 1 year ago
@levito82 - You are 'almost' right! I AM playing the outer coils but this bass is NOT modded. It is a special run of L2000's WITH single switching from the factory. So, my front toggle switch is single coils, series and parallell. Google "BABP L-2000 LE." Cool, huh?
zumazmusic 1 year ago
Wow, that's a true rarity! You've got 1 of 22 built? Nice thick sound. I'd like to own the one 5-string version - Google CLF49165 ;)
levito82 1 year ago
Thank you Zuma for playing this and posting it on youtube. Your efforts are greatly appreciated....
carriersignal 2 years ago
I played that one on an alembic back in the 80's in the bars, it is not an easy bass line to follow. You do a great job trying to follow his style!! He uses a very fast combination of fingering the notes and rapid slap and pop.
We can't all be the best, but you have my respect for giving it your best.
zipnet43 2 years ago
Watch out Zuma...I'm comin with the 1980 SB...I'll be able to play this song in about 2 more years maybe :)
1lapmagic 2 years ago
I'm back, gotta get my Zuma fix every now and then. lol I miss the 80's! it was a great time to be alive. So much new music, new influences. Music changed in the 80's. Some will never get the credit for the genious they brought to the stage. Sad, but some of us will not forget.
hallman321 2 years ago
DAMN!! I love bass playing and even if you made mistakes it still ROCKED HARD!!! NICE JOB!!!!! You have my respect!! Check out other STRONG bass players like Level 42 and Red Hot Chili Peppers!
vwilliams66 2 years ago
Thats such a great line, real similar to the outro bass riff in Love Spreads by Stone Roses.
kooobla 2 years ago
I still say you are the best bassist on youtube! I'd love to hang out with you and try to pick up on some of the magic. lol
hallman321 2 years ago
Well thanks hallman321! I really appreciate it.
zumazmusic 2 years ago
Here is a hint for people requesting the tabs.
USE your PAUSE & PLAY Buttons.
Follow Zuma as he is playing.
Break the song down into its parts.
Intro- Verse-Chorus- Bridge- etc....
Follow him as he is playing. Use your Ears to help you out as you go along.
You are not going to learn anything by having someone else do the work.
djazz33 2 years ago 2
Well spoken djazz33. Can you post this at every one of my videos, every 10 posts? :+)
zumazmusic 2 years ago
if u just played it, and put up a tab in the description, it woud of been easier. anyone with me on that?
MurrayHerts 2 years ago
Great stuff
chuggerboom1 2 years ago
i ALWAYS love the bass on Too shy
vibravibra 2 years ago
Its awesome...great..cant describe...the feeling of hearing that bass flow is just wonderfull...your the man!!!
Stoppani94 2 years ago
dude! you're fucking amazing!!!
strippahnipple 2 years ago
Zuma, you are the man! I've watched all you vids. Damn, I love this! WOW!
hallman321 2 years ago
Wow, one never really listened to the bass player when these songs first came out. Now I have a new found respect for their talent. Much respect to you also. Great work.
Ride1098 2 years ago
Good Bass Playing! One of my Favorite songs...that bass part was sweet!
1Mellodee 2 years ago
sick!
lowfreq65 2 years ago
Very impressed with your videos. You are quite talented. Nick Beggs would be proud.
PhysStud2006 2 years ago
That's a sick bass line. Who knew THAT was going on in that song. Always liked the song but who knew a guy with a haircut like that could play like that?
danpanz216 2 years ago
The point is, the abilities of *many* 80ies pop music artists were totally underrated because of the blinding flamboyant fashion and style those days. Howard Jones ("What is love?") is another example: classical piano education at a music academy, writing highly sophisticated tunes - and I just found him cool and danced. :-)
HJPhilippi 2 years ago
u should tab this or tell us where the tab Beggs wrote himself can be found
emurock05 2 years ago 2
Just e-mail me. Go to my home page and follow the links!
zumazmusic 2 years ago
nice job man, sweet bass line i agree. thanks for the tutorial!
hfisher 2 years ago
Damn!
hallman321 2 years ago
Awesome mate. Youve inspired me!
woolycock 2 years ago
nice bass line!! very well played too. think i have to put paul youngs wonderland ahead for the 80's, but thats pino so all bets are off. great job.
exno8 2 years ago
tim beggs tim beggs b fucked lol good job though m8 loved it cool playing.
rod2149 2 years ago
awesomeee :D
Richayy63 2 years ago
Bassist to bassist, well done. That's a fucking tough line to play.
mginsel 2 years ago
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blah blah blah blah blah blah blah do u think we are retarder ass hole?
yoyichero 2 years ago
..."retarder"?
Anyway, nice bass work!! Really great song too, of course!
ryosukeFC63 2 years ago 2
That's awesome!! I'm going to have to learn this!
Thanks for posting! Great job!
rsibley 2 years ago 7
great bass playing to a classic eighties hit!
coffeesforclosers 2 years ago 2
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It's a bit disappointing.
First principles - bass has to be the tightest thing in the band. This may be a complex and melodic bassline, but it's essential it's tight. If you can't jump for a note without being late, don't hold the preceding note so long.
Even on the record (and it's probably pieced together out of many takes) Beggs is audibly right on the limit of what he can play tight.
If you can't play it at tempo, give a tight slowed down version to a click or something.
robertbowen 2 years ago
robertbowen: For me this is all about having fun and inspiring others. If your inspiration is absolute perfection, then my videos are not for you.
Furthermore, "groove" is subjective. The terms "behind (and ahead of) the beat" were coined for a reason. Listen to Sly and the Family Stone's Thank You (Falettinme Be Mice Elf Agin). Larry is behind the beat in places yet it's still a great track. I'm not comparing myself to Larry. I'm just saying not much playing is "perfect" as you describe it.
zumazmusic 2 years ago
sorry zu, but guys like roberto are pricks. i love what u do, and i listen to your save a prayer lesson damn near every day. i only knew hlt wolf by DD b4 I saw you. Do what u do and dont respond to guys who run that pie hole. hey what RnB bass lines do you like, i would love to see you do one. joe tex maybe lol "dont wanna bump no mo wit no big fat woman". is the bomb. late
proof317 2 years ago
Hey robertbowen, how about a video response since you're so damn good....
klonidier 2 years ago 2
Thanks for the support. Honestly, I don't want anyone getting discouraged because someone like that comes along. Life can be hard enough sometimes. Let's just do our best and learn from our mistakes. The results (and the fun) will come.
zumazmusic 2 years ago
Absolut genial!!! Du hast es echt drauf. Ich krieg gar nicht genug davon. Respect!!!
mario325i 2 years ago
ooommggggg. is that harry potter i see back thereeeeeee!??
somethingvaguex 2 years ago
Why yes, it is. We have since replaced those chairs with a couch, though, so Harry is somewhere else in the house now.
zumazmusic 2 years ago
i didn't realize how cool the bass was to this song until i heard this
theNecksLevel 2 years ago
dude u murdered that! inspiring
proof317 2 years ago 6
Thanks so much for this effort. Truly inspiring! I'm going to "try" to nail this line but suspect it will take some serious dedication and time to master it. Love your other vids as well! Keep 'em coming!
SCLUCAS01 2 years ago
dude this has to be the best bass video on all of youtube awesome 5 stars
UnchainTheNight1 2 years ago
haha - wow - I'm inspired and depressed all at the same time.
vintod 2 years ago 2
That was fantastic!!
BellaCaramia 2 years ago
Come on Mick Karn lets see your version.
paulkazjack 2 years ago
fantastic !
There is also a very interesting bass line in the Captain Sensible hit called " WOT"..could you please play it one day ?
Thanx
BorlandRIP7 2 years ago
Great stuff.
chuggerboom1 2 years ago
Good shit, you killed that shit, 5 thumbs up
gerrenx7 2 years ago
awesome!!
fiverings37 3 years ago 2
cool!
0oxlemonxo0 3 years ago 2
Dude, you freaking rock! This was my fave song from the 80's and the bass run was the reason why. I don't play but I'm drooling! This rocks, keep up the great work!
sayshal 3 years ago
Cool as F**K,
I love Nick's playing, he's a top bloke too if you ever meet him.
This is great, you've done this so well, hats off to you and thanks for posting.
14rnr 3 years ago
great job on this I have been playing for 25 years and can see your a great bass player... fun to listen to and your timing is great with the album
hellish1102 3 years ago
This was one of my all-time favorite bass lines. Been playing for 20+ years, and never could nail it. Thanks for the help!!!
rgurdal 3 years ago
Zuma You totally rule. You are an inspiration to all of us SB1000 survivors from the 80's. Your pal The Hammer
toothpimp 3 years ago
good job bro
ELPADRASTRO69 3 years ago
Nice job mate!!
prezzakid 3 years ago
Nicely done. By the way, transcriptions are available from Nick himself.
The Intro was played solely on one string, that was his trick.
extorso 3 years ago
Wow man, I have to say you are a really good teacher. I learned Too shy, A View to A Kill, and Rio all in one day. I have to say though, this one was rather tricky. Keep up the good work, its teachers like you that inspire others to learn slap. I am one of those people. You should learn Ooh to Be Ah off of the same White Feathers album. Some other guy on Tube plays it but he doesn't explain it... at all. Keep the vid's coming dude.
chapmanstickman 3 years ago
I loveee how this sounds.
ps.youre pretty cute.
somethingvaguex 3 years ago
man your a genius, BIG fan of 80's bass right here! Ever hear the midnight remix of this song?
antogrimes85 3 years ago
I believe that I have heard it but I am not 100% sure.
zumazmusic 3 years ago
Rico you eliteist douchebag. Cut the man some space this isn't "rock school". I hope you can back up your words wrote a pretty big check, lets see if you can sign it.
centralscrutinizer66 3 years ago
Dude, Rico was just him a little Constructive Criticism
Gecko7291971 3 years ago
Zuma can speak for himself to be sure, but who with any class would cut down someones efforts then not post a reply video with his note-on rendition, oh yeah with the singing too. Well god damn already!
centralscrutinizer66 3 years ago
rico, this was never intended to be the end-all be-all of Nick's bass line. I'm just having fun with it playing it my way. I am glad you're picking up your bass again and I would LOVE to hear your version. Seriously, no sarcasm intended. Singing and playing this would be a first on YouTube if you can pull it off.
zumazmusic 3 years ago
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Dude,you're a great bass player no doubt..but..sorry..I have to say this..close, but no cigar..Been playing this line,way back snce my teenage years(Nick Beggs,was my first inspiration fr bass playing in the 80's..thn after,came Mark King,Jaco P.,Stanley Clarke n so on)
n I play it whle singing too..I'll practice again n spice up my plying (it's been a while) I'll try to put up a video response..
You have my gratitude on motivating me to pick my bass once again,after so many years..Thx man
ricofikri 3 years ago
i always thought this was the best 10 second intro to any song
innit27 3 years ago 2
edward norton maybe?
Stratognat 3 years ago
Did Nick not use a Musicman for this bassline?
bassatnight 3 years ago
Per the man himself, he used a Wal bass on the recording (but he did use a Stingray live quite frequently).
zumazmusic 3 years ago
Great job. One of the most original basslines of all time. How did he think this up?
MrDamo123 3 years ago
that is magic, thanks for posting it.
daviex 3 years ago
Great job but the post from ato71 is a little more flowing and in time for the middle section. Still, pretty damn good.
bohs1984 3 years ago
Wow! Just listening to this psychedelically groovy song, I never guessed it had such a virtuosic bass line. MAN - just how you play it! I listened to the song again, and I can tell you beat Kaja's bassist on his own ground!
Turanga1i1a 3 years ago
cool nice work man
breathtaking
hevele 3 years ago 2
One last thing: See what you can do with the bass part in "One Thing Leads to Another" by the Fixx. It sounds simple but the fingering is unexpected. It's fun to play once you get it. That's all. Thanks.
NelsonClick 3 years ago
Excellent and Thank you! I could never figure this one out. It's the weirdest bass line in all pop music. My band had to opt not to play this because I couldn't get in the pocket with the bass part. It's like he played it with rubber strings. It's definitely master class so you're one up on me. Never had a problem with John Taylor, Geddy Lee, Mars Cowling, Flea but this one stumped me.
NelsonClick 3 years ago
Awesome job. I like this song, and the bass line caught my attention the first few times i heard it. Its rather unusual to have a line like this in an 80s pop song i think. You did a good job playing it, and i think your tone is awesome and pretty close to Marcus Miller's tone.
supermario2100 3 years ago
Bloody amazing man. Beggsie is bass king.
Osloloser 3 years ago
I keep listening to that all the time for months now:) But hey, I was in love with Nick..
OzlemCraig 3 years ago
omg!!!!u r very grea8 player ilike what u did it`s an amaizing >>>damn!!! ilike this song it`s one of da best of 1983
white87nunu 3 years ago
omg thats so good:O im okay at bass but omg thats actrully good
PAPASNAIL 3 years ago
Truly a masterpiece
hammsz78 3 years ago
I cannot play the bass, but i love this wonderful lesson. It makes the bass an interesting instrument to me.
Back in 1983 I tried to find out the notes myself and to play it on the piano.
You have a good feel and a very nice sound!Thank you!
katydied 3 years ago
tht was amazing.. wish i could play bass :/
xXJessxXJess 3 years ago
amazing,..from an old muso!...wish there were more people around like us!..keep well mate!..great playing!.....x
xpatdrummer 3 years ago
Nice feel to the song I like the bass line verry much.
Thanx for the vid
DTmaster 3 years ago
Pretty damn good, bro! Too Shy is one of my faves from the 80s and your baseline is a very good rendition.
bigbrobuff 3 years ago 2
i saw lamal after he gambeled away a fortune in a casino
he consequently got a movie part with david bowie in labrynth ,, and reformed his gambling
i have a strange feeling he was gambling with andrew riddly ,,,
nick begs was is a great player ,
i think i know the guy who nick beggs saw that made him get a musicmann ..
great lesson for the notes ,,
t,r.i.p
p,s dont forget the bass player from depech mode
bean9seventy 3 years ago
sweet
proof317 3 years ago
Awesome!
JumperStripe 3 years ago
Zuma - thanks so much for the bass lesson!! This is one I always wanted to know how to play...
williameuan 3 years ago
super
anetaa128 3 years ago
I have never heard of Kajagoogoo before I saw this video. However, the moment I heard that bass riff, I have to say that I needed to learn it. Great Job man, your a good teacher and you need keep teaching more lessons. There are a lot more songs out there for aspiring bass players to learn. BASSES RULE!!!
cpschmidt10 3 years ago
I have the Tribute version of that bass. They are great basses!!!!
klpinvestments 3 years ago
Hiya mate!!!!! Lovely video!! You should do "Frayo" from Kajagoogoo and show us ur mad skills chap!!!! Very good indeed!
JOHNTAYLORARIA 3 years ago 2
yesss! Frayo please!
Nick10100110 3 years ago
I have to credit this song with getting me to wonder "what is that guitar that sounds different and what is that guy doing?" during my younger 80´s days, ha, ha!!! Great lesson, thank you as usual zumaz.
sanchorb 3 years ago
That's funny because "what is that guitar that sounds different and what is that guy doing?" is the very thought that made me want to play bass when I heard "Is there something I should know?" for the first time. Nice way to summarize it!
zumazmusic 3 years ago
freakin awesome work.
That is all I can say!
supermariosunshine64 3 years ago
Awesome version! And to think Nick was doing all that slapping and popping while singing the song. That's some serious talent!
therealsoulproduct 3 years ago
Well...later in their career (as Kaja) he did sing it but Limahl sang it originally of course. I agree though, Nick can really sing while playing some complicated sh*t!
zumazmusic 3 years ago
Oh may that is incredible, another one of my all time favorite bass lines. Flea has nothing on Beggs.
rbjax2001 3 years ago
Thank you for submitting the New Romantic bass tabs I loved these groups as a kid growing up in the "hood" along with the R&B and Nu Wave R&B of Prince and the Revolution and other groups keep em coming!!
newsoul 3 years ago
Again, I'm amazed. Well done! I'm really enjoying these!
Tre404 3 years ago
is there any chance i can get the tabs Beggs wrote?
Dragonwheat 3 years ago
This has been flagged as spam show
Anybody who wants it just e-mail me your address. Go to my website or send me a YouTube message. Whatever.
zumazmusic 3 years ago
I'm very much sure that Nick recorded this song ( and the whole album) with his Stingray...
gordonS2 3 years ago
Hey gordonS2, send me an e-mail and I'll send you the tab with an interview where Nick states it was a Wal bass. Thanks for stopping by.
zumazmusic 3 years ago
Great work on that thats some unreal bass playing
i was wondering if you could tell me where to find the tab of this from
Jimmy25693 3 years ago
Thanks! Just send me a message and the tab shall be delivered.
zumazmusic 3 years ago
hi
great work and i love the bass tone.
half way through gertting this right so a big thanks for posting this video.
any chance you can post a video of spandau ballets paint me down?
keep up the great work.
icaptainscarlet 3 years ago
Love it! Let's see some more Kajagoogoo!
Enigmatism415 3 years ago
Nick Beggs I always thought was a very underrated bass player in general! Good on you to try do him full justice :)
Jacobus180670 3 years ago
What kind of Bass guitar are you playing in this video????
Bullives 3 years ago
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wicked but ur crap man sort ur self out good bass beat i play drums ur off
simb1963 3 years ago
i'd like to see you try this
Jimmy25693 3 years ago 2
wow...that's all i can say...you're awesome man...wow
draciel80 3 years ago
Great job bro!
rstar2008 3 years ago