Insane Bass solo (Flea Meets Les Claypool)

[Lesinspiresme]

dude youre awesome.

[ListedProduction]

You're getting your funk everywhere

[insergentmusic]

just added a video of johnny playing on my channel

[18colter]

i think you are very good and you have great potential keep up the good work:=]

[AnarchistGrandpa]

why are you so damn good??

[sverddansar77]

respect dude. but please record / prestent it decently.great tallent you are. dont forget your optiacal duty . the sound is great, but the oicture is foolish

[snappe79]

YOU ARE THE BEST BASSIST I HAVE EVER SEEN. I HAVE BEEN TO EVERY BANDS CONCERT I EVER LOVED! FROM MARCUS MILLER-PRIMUS-RHCP-PHISH-RANCI­D-MULTIPLE JAZZ CLUBS, NEVER, NEVER SEEN A BASS PLAYED WITH SUCH PRECISION/FEELING! MAKE A CD PLEASE. WHEN I WATCH THIS I START BOPPING MY HEAD LIKE YOU DO, THE GROOVE JUST GRABS ME! IM A GUITAR PLAYER, U INSPIRED ME 2 PLAY! I CAN SHRED ON GUITAR, PLAYING SINCE I WAS 4. NOW I'M MOVING ON TO BASS! YOU R THE CHOSSEN ONE! KEEP IT UP BRO! PEACE

[MrFranztastico]

Ohh G! You rock man! I have no words...

[4stringsh1thead]

This is sweet!! :D xD I'm sorry that I can't think of a more intelligent comment..

[SmashJazzBlammyMataz]

Sweet fancy moses..

That was groovy.

[turnsomeddirtyon]

This should have a million views.

[ursusaltered]

@honda156mx Thanks Shane!

[gleventhal]

Pretty good, I liked the tapping but I was a little disappointed when you went to normal playing, it wasn't nearly as thematic as the tapping part.

[edscizorhands]

Badass. What kind of bass is that? The body is making me horny

[y9pema]

wow! awesome bass, awesome playing. your tone just crushes!!!!

[alexandra20646]

Dude you rock !!!!! Keep it up !!

[HeartOfMetalx11]

fuckin' awesome chops man thats a unique sound you got going sweet stuff.

[makeshift26]

The 9 people that disliked this all suck on bass. Way to put your time in man!

[jzama85]

I like that "zombie step".

[Luc88Cole]

Be honest now... how many takes did you shoot before nailing this?

[honda156mx]

@Luc88Cole First try dude, I know this guy. He's a world class bassist.

[Luc88Cole]

@honda156mx I believe it. It was more so a rhetorical way of saying, "HOT DAMN!!"

And shit, dude plays for Orange Ladder? I used to live in Madison. Crazy that I never made that connection until now.

[tknolm]

what an idiot i am for thinking i was a good bass player.... btw anybody wana buy an esp 5 string bass? i'm selling it because i now i realize I

SUCK!!!! but really you fuckin' rule man.

[DerKannibalen]

You are my new god!

[MrSergism]

dang bro, this is some shnazzy ass playin, you need to get together with some talented musicians and make some magic happen.

[WILLIEJAM911]

I just pissed myself.........amazing.

[ftw931]

he's an asian in disguise!

[ashishcs2]

thats some insane bass work! awesome!

[leitnerjoe]

great playing. pete's basses are awesome...

[Dannyboj875]

That's awesome! Glad I came across this!

[greatjoe22]

very nice dude



[packysmatt21]

youre a good fucking bassist

[TheTonyhawkfan]

OMG! its amazing

[goofey1]

HELL YEA!!!! PUT SOME STANK ON IT BRO!!!!

[MetallicRosez]

Dude. You're fucking amazing.

[STYROFUN]

DON'T TAKE THIS VIDEO DOWN, GET KNOWN, AND SHOW PEOPLE WHAT REAL MUSIC IS.

[vigilante397]

HOW DO YOU FREAKING DO THAT!?!?!?!?!?!?

[psychomello]

gorgeous piece too

[psychomello]

ive been playing 12 years and that is jaw-dropping.

[MrDaniel1065]

Man, keep playing!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[BuglemouthBass]

Gorgeous...great sense of dynamics and the overall harmonic picture.

[ursusaltered]

Thanks man! I know I don't sound like les or flea. It is just a title made to lure people in. I hope that doesn't offend anyone! I just truly want people to experience my videos! I just love to play!

[marko1978st]

@ursusaltered you kicked ass man!!!!!! greetings from croatia - make an album or whatever just get out there and ENJOY YOUR TALENT

[cherronefamily]

Dude don't settle yourself short. Stop comparing yourself to Les Claypool and Flea. You don't sound like them. You sound like Johnny Decker. Keep it up because it's awesome.

[ursusaltered]

Thank you!

[Nycewell]

Best bass playing I've ever seen/heard

[kuryakin64]

great job my man..keep up the good work

[STYROFUN]

SMASHING!

[tim78704]

I dig your feel. I also really like your tone here, kinda like piano strings but more percussive.. It works. :)

[junkbassplayer]

I hope you find a drummer and get out there.... The world will love you!

[clinehar]

i would just have to say "lord of the low frequency"

[Montaukii]

This is by far my favorite bass video on youtube. Keep up the great work!

[hansaru]

You and Andy McKee should make music together and end the world with excellence.

[TheBOBsag3t]

Freakin amazing bro..

[ThePsychomusicman]

You deserve more views

[JumboStevo]

damn dude, sick.. makes me wonder why people like the faggot so called bassist from korn is getting paid for his talent

[ursusaltered]

Thank you for all of the great comments! I really appreciate all of the feedback and support!

[428Cowboy]

@ursusaltered dude this was VERY GOOD bro...would love to see more vids just like this one

[3027628]

should be called "Tom Morello meets bass"

[ursusaltered]

Where ya from

[magicmixable]

The 6th ; 7th or even 8th times at least, I've been watching this video..this is absolutely addictive..Ha! Thumps up once again :D

[randylong5150]

WOW!! Jonny, i have been playing in bands for 25 yrs, all over the world (i play guitar) and i have to say you are by far the BEST Bass player i have ever heard!! Thanx for putting this video up! Very inspirational! Until i read that you are self taught, i coulda sworn you took lessons from Alexis Sklarevski!!!

[robzbobz]

You're going to go far

[Trybalone21]

Amazing abilities . You have true talent . Wish you were in Oklahoma . Norman needs you on campus .

[ursusaltered]

I have an album done, but need drums recorded! Anyone know Tim Alexander?

[36crazyfists63]

@ursusaltered if I had equipment to record I definitely would record the drums for you. Ive been playing since I was 5 im 17 right now.

[lynxei5494]

You need to get together an album of stuff strictly like this... You are something from out of this world man! If you ever come up with something of your own and you would want to share rather then videos on youtube, I would definitely be interested!

[tannerhuotari]

NICE!

[MrKmart95]

HOLY FUCK <3

[louayh794]

You're wicked dude.

[pjr427]

great jam dood

[pjr427]

my ears enjoyed the last 10:56

[CAGED1702]

Great..! Is this drop "D" tuning?

[b3l13v3r]

Dude... very nice... I'd like to hear those throttle runs get a little cleaner though. Pretty sick!!

[ThaBukkow]

fantastic playing and fantastic looking bass!

[BARONVONKLOOSE]

screw the haters this guy has got it goin on.

[Knucklehead444]

I have to say, after seeing your video awhile back it made me kick my ass into gear to get as amazing as possible. Lol. I guess what i could say is your really good and kinda inspiring. Keep it up dude!

[alberto18david]

the fuking boss

[Feanor128]

amazing, thats one of the best bass solos i've ever seen, and i,ve really seen a lot. how did u become so gd, how many hours a week do u practise?

[magicmixable]

Good!!

[thirdeyeopener83]

Fuuuuuuuuuck. This dude has got some groovy chops! Cheers!

[att4ck4ttack]

4 dislikes????? wtf???

my new idol *o*

x)

[ursusaltered]

As far as the negative votes go, everyone is titled to their own opinion! The bass is actually a Pete Hilton bass. He is Carl Thompson's head builder, and a friend of mine. He builds extraordinary basses! One of the nicest guys I have ever met as well!

Thank you so much for all of the wonderful feedback! It truly means the world to me! I really appreciate the  support!

[1138thz]

@ursusaltered

That's pretty bad ass hombre OUTSTANDING! What I dug the most was...............shit I loved it all. Thanks for posting this.

[audio454]

Those with the 4 negative votes, more than likely,  have already blown themselves up. :)

[mailhoax]

Nice dude! I think thats a Carl Thompson bass, isn't it?

[clitav]

Awesome! When is your first release!??

[demon666imortal]

absolutely wicked rythm and timing.fantastic to watch !

[rnphxaz]

Dude all I can say is WOW!!! You just inspired me to pick up and give my bass another go. 4 people dislike this because they are jealous.

[0nisful]

Fucking beast man!

[MercenaryX15]

all i gotta say about that is SPIDER FINGERS!!

[MrStratocasterguy]

I'm just wonderin, how many frets does your bass have?

[Ricardo6464]

that bass looks killer

[nukebacon876]

while listening to this...all I could think of...was man-eating butterflies :|

kick ass!

[ursusaltered]

I did teach myself all of this stuff. The best advice I can give anyone learning any technique, including slapping, tapping, scales, modes etc... Is practice, and try to make it musical, and most of all have fun with it. Shoot me a message with your email address, and I can help you via email.

[1138thz]

@ursusaltered

Just to let you know dude I like your solo here as much as I like this one. (In many ways I like yours better because you used so many more different techniques)

watch?v=iY6Fgda55NQ

I won't wish you luck because you don't need it..you've put your time in and it shows. Good things are going to come your way.

[ursusaltered]

I have been playing for 11 yrs. Thank you for the nice comments! As far as playing 5 or 6 string basses, not comfortable for me. I have little hands.

[TCFBbob]

how long you been playing sir?

[949janis]

enjoy your playing. you are exceptional!! just one thing ... you might want to consider stepping up to a 5 or 6 string. you would get a lot more range and musicality. really great playing . wish you well.

[JackM3h0wf]

oh my god.

[poppythrill]

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[kaneda1674]

This is insane!

[chadmattila]

Whoa! That's some badass bass Jonny D. Never knew you played bass man. But watching that, I can tell you were born to play!

[TheBlindReaper7]

Dude, I hope to one day be oooh-ing & ahh-ing in concert at your FUNKY SWEET bass skills! PLEASE keep playin' music dude! The world needs another Claypool! Your style very much reminds me of his awesomeness, and I don't say that lightly (your bass even resembles his XD). I hope you flourish, my friend!!!

[cestoiber117]

This guy loves bass as much as I do. I'm a bass teacher, but I'd be instant-retard trying to teach this haha

[sicval13]

Man...excellent bass playing. I'm an aspiring bassist working on similar rythems. Definitely an inspiration for me!

[Gabe2785]

you know, your one of the best guys out there, i would kill to get a bass lesson from you

[louayh794]

Damn man, off looks alone i would have never guessed but you just melted my face off.

[4x4Tinny]

What pedal are you using for the effect? I can get similar using a Wah but I can't get anywhere near the echo from the gear i got?

[ursusaltered]

@4x4Tinny I am only using wah and reverb! the pedal is just a boss me50

[Brian19451]

Now thts how u play bass!!

[dimebagDARRELL187]

ypur bobbing techn. is fuckin awsome ... shows me ur loving wat ur playin and not jus playin it cus its fuckin hard... keeep it up .. but dont forget ..... make sure u enjoy playin hard shit not jus doin it cus its hard ...get me?

[Jamsessionroom1337]

Flea meets les claypool? isn't that victor wooten?

[TheToxicDecay]

holy fuck batman i just found the most awesome bassist ever ... bass guitarist can be the coolist person in the band =)

[TheToxicDecay]

4 people were mad they cant play this good

[seawaterdonkey]

WOW you are amazing at bass. could i get some bass lessons on skype please

[pumberdog]

Dude, how long have you been playing? I practice a lot, but no where near 30 to 50 hours a week. I'm guessing you've been playing a while, but then again... I really have no clue.

[scruppy33]

like this sound

[circuloperfecto21]

great solo, thanks for sharing man

[nagfreas]

Damn kid why kant you be in MY band??

[worldof12]

The 3 dislikes were guitar players (sorry, I hate these comments on videos, but this one just seemed perfect)

[stephencoxbass]

That tapping part at the beginning is awesome!

[MrNinja4243]

ur my hero

[405sublime]

blowing my mind bro!

[405sublime]

ripping my gord bro!!

[RJFLAUSA]

Super Bad! Love it bro.

[mrmaxime]

do yourself a favor and get some better recording equipment. this is too good to only exist as a youtube video.

[Brian19451]

Btw tabs for 0:00 - 1:00?

[Brian19451]

U r a bass god well done!

[divineserpent]

sick, like your playing

[meoget]

Very impressive! Love it

[supercharged222]

insane man good job!

[pipoo82]

WOOW! I want a copy of your brain :D

Thats amazing!!!!!!!!!!!!

[cocismaha]

that really is insane!

[maddermofo]

That's bloody excellent man!!!!! You must practise all the time??!! Rock on :-)

[Justin18Owen]

Dude is a god

[asexualzombiemonkey]

Hah! :D This is freaking epic!! I love how he's just like bouncing around while playing his bass and sorta bobbing his head a bit.

[FreakingFlanagan]

So my name is Nick Huckeby. A few weeks ago, I messaged, via Facebook, Notable Editors, a group and organization dedicated to bass. I sent them a link of this video. I told them that this guy, Johnny or whatever, is amazing and needs to get credit and respect for his gift. They listened. They posted this video on many websites. I just hope that you, my friend, are getting more attention for your amazingness. Much love, fellow bassist.

[titsmcgee735]

whoa, i could listen to you play all day... until i get tired of hearing it... then turn you off.

[Jimmythebarbarian]

Crazy....I think i just saw Cliff Burton on the page.

[baronvonsatan]

DUDE. You are a MONSTER. I'm not even talking about your technique. My hat is off to you, sir.

[jaxen7]

How long have you been playing? That is unbelievably good.

[Marskill]

Dude, how many hours a day do you practice?

I wanna be like you when I'm older

[ursusaltered]

@Marskill Honestly I am constantly practicing, studying, and writing. I put in around 30 to 50 hrs a week of playtime. It varies. But I try to practice as much as I can. I just love to play. If you are interested in learning, we could set up some skype lessons. I am more than willing to share knowledge. To be honest, I want to be an inspiration to people, like the bass players and other musicians that made me want to play music. Anything I can do to help, please let me know. Thanks Jonny

[AvAfan2]

@ursusaltered ur amazing dude keep it up ^^

[zzmitchzz]

Respond to this video... hey can i get some of these skype lessons too plz

[sexybeast13ization]

@Marskill did u teach yourself all of those different types of playing cuss i'm trying to teach my self how to slap but i just cant get it rite do you have any ideas on how i culd improve thanks

[ZappaFan101]

This video is illegal in 13 states.

Seriously though, you're a killer bassist. You have a wide range of excellent technique and yet you never lose the groove. Not to mention, your endurance is insane. This is some great stuff man! Never put that thing down!

[Destu3]

@ZappaFan101 Why would this be illegal?

[ZappaFan101]

@Destu3

Lol dude its a joke. You never heard someone say that? It just means that this guy is REALLY good.

[tarell676]

It's an amazing sound in that bass.

How much did you have to pay for that beauty?

[ursusaltered]

@tarell676

$4000

[NazipunkTheThird]

@ursusaltered

worth every pence dude!

[fearcross]

Thats a warwick huh?

[ursusaltered]

@fearcross It it actually a Pete Hilton Bass Guitar. If you don't know anything about Hilton Basses, check into them. He is the head builder for Carl Thompson. He makes some of the best basses in the world. I have owned fodera, carl thompson, ritter and many other high end basses and still to this day I haven't played a bass that comes close to a Hilton. Check them out, and buy a few. They are amazing. Low action, awesome looks, excellant tone, and amazing playability.

[IRIE1313]

@ursusaltered Oh! That's why it looks like Claypools bass...Nice!

[6ftUnder92592]

stuu hamm influence any? this is badass man!

[DFA79FOREVER]

how have you gone this far without using your pinky on your fretting hand?...

[ursusaltered]

@DFA79FOREVER

I do use my pinky! Not in this video, but I am truly impressed that you are paying that much attention. lol

[DFA79FOREVER]

@ursusaltered

ha. I've taught a few people, and I'm hard up about getting people to use all four of their fingers and promoting finger independence as soon as possible. when I started playing, I didn't use my pinky for the first two years, and found it SO much easier after I made myself use it, so small stuff like that sticks out like a sore thumb. good playing, though.

[InvisiblyDriven]

Yawn, I've heard and played with better, I knew this one kid named Jonny Decker who...oh wait.

Just kidding bromo, when you become famous don't forget to let me piggy-back on your success, because I'm too lazy to put shit together myself. That, and I don't have a camera.

In all seriousness, If you put more videos out you'll develop a larger steady following, there's 12000 + people here who like this but it's over a year old, what gives? Where's the new shit!?

Keep it up -K

[ursusaltered]

@InvisiblyDriven

I have been working on finishing my first album, so I just haven't had the time to make any new vids. But I will soon ok.

[iConverseMyLife]

This video should be send to all the people that think bass is easy o.O

[Skilow5001]

Its a shame that so few people have watched this video. You are an amazing bassist man. How long have you been playing?

[ursusaltered]

@Skilow5001 I really appreciate the comment. I have been playing for 10/11 years. I practice for many hours a day. If you don't mind, forward this link via email to everyone you know and encourage them to do the same. I am hoping that out of a glimmer of hope that it falls into the right person's line of sight. All I want and need more than anything in the world is to make it in the music world. Thanks again and bless you!

[trevortheminiman]

what do you practice with because I practice everyday but, I just ran out of stuff to do. But I can't play like that

[ursusaltered]

@trevortheminiman I spend most of my practice time writing songs. I don't specifically practice anything in particular, but I practice on an average of probably 30 to 40 hours a week. Sometimes I put in around 10 hours of playtime a day, especially on my days off. I usually wake up at 5 in the morning for work, and on my days off of work, I wake up at 5 am and start playing. I take it very seriously, and this video only shows off a fraction of what I can do. I just love music brotha. Thanks

[trevortheminiman]

@ursusaltered I see yeah I don't have the kind of time to practice 10 hours a day I only practice 15 hours a week 20 if I'm lucky. But I didn't get the whole finger tapping stuff. I mean yeah it's good but, why not just play guitar if your going to do that?

@trevortheminiman

I do play guitar also, and drums, synthesizer, and a handful of other things. But I love bass, and I think th