Uploaded by zodiakironfist on Oct 27, 2007
Well, this one cost me to the tip of my index finger today. A classic Primus song, and one hell of a tough one to pull off from beginning to end without a slew of mistakes. I am no Les Claypool, so forgive the mis-hit notes and some rhythm discrepancies.
Hell, who am I fooling? This is like any other Primus song I do...not the "official" version most likely, but close enough to get away with it. Between the taps, the fast fingering, the solos, and the complicated slapping, this tune is a literal minefield for any bass player wishing to tackle it....and it eats calluses for breakfast if you play it more than a few times (I did it about ten times today....6 were just practice).
All hail Les Claypool...the true bass god of gods. As a mortal, I can only create a cheap fascimile of his greatness.
Btw...this video was done on request.
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this guy is in bass guitarists heaven where god is john entwistle :)
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your a legand on bass
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RIP beast bassist
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R.I.P We'll all miss your insanely great bass playing. ):
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what a shame this guy taught me stuff and he didnt know it rip
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114 people dont have a soul
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this got got me to learn greet the savred cow in one lesson and many others ...much respect and R.I.P
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RIP bro
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He captured the style of everything from metal to primus, his talent as a musician exemplified the status quo. Thank you, and R.I.P.
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respect and RIP from chile
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I read he had a heart attack on his way back home from holidays with his wife, seems quite young to me. January 5th, 2010. RIP Rob
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