Nothing Else Matters Solo Bass Arrangement

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  • Опубліковано 11 вер 2024
  • This is a solo bass arrangement of the Metallica song 'Nothing Else Matters'. It was originally intended to be part of my book 'Solo Arrangements for Electric Bass', but was not included as I couldn't secure the copyright permission in time. The sheet music and an MP3 are available as a FREE download at Bassline Publishing (www.basslinepublishing.com). To download the sheet music, create an account and log in. Go to FREE Stuff on the main menu and look under the bonus materials for the Solo Arrangements book.
    This was played on my Zon Sonus bass, through a TC Electronic RH450 amp.

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  • @robbiej2734
    @robbiej2734 6 років тому +130

    As hard as this is to play, imagine how hard it must've been to compose

  • @PedroPaes2862
    @PedroPaes2862 8 років тому +282

    10/10, you inspired me to buy a bass.

    • @StuartClayton
      @StuartClayton  8 років тому +97

      Then my work here is done. Awesome news, let me know how you get on!

    • @Didusaysmthin
      @Didusaysmthin 6 років тому +6

      Yup, this same video made me buy my bass, almost two years ago :P

    • @ReverenXero
      @ReverenXero 5 років тому +2

      @@Didusaysmthin You didn't run out and buy a Zon as your first bass, did you?? O.O

    • @cardboardbox9119
      @cardboardbox9119 3 роки тому +1

      How's it going bro?

    • @manipularsilver
      @manipularsilver 3 роки тому +1

      We need an update. You still jamming out on it?

  • @carlosjoaquinyabarchaina7224
    @carlosjoaquinyabarchaina7224 3 роки тому +12

    10 years later it's still amazing!

  • @arturochesivisani
    @arturochesivisani 8 років тому +103

    This is fuckin unbelivable. I'm so blown away by the quality and the beauty of this arrangement: I will try my best to learn it ;3

    • @StuartClayton
      @StuartClayton  7 років тому +26

      Thanks - and good luck. It's only practice!

    • @arturochesivisani
      @arturochesivisani 7 років тому +3

      Hi, thanks for the nice comment! :D I can play almost fluidly until the minute 3:28: that tapping part is soo hard, and it sounds really bad when I do it. All the tapping parts in generale sound like I'm smashin some metallic stuff together ... I don't know, doesn't feels as good as when you play it.
      Do you have any advice on how to perform the tapping parts of the song?
      Thank you!

    • @TheChairmanZero
      @TheChairmanZero 7 років тому +2

      Plug your bass into an amp and I guarantee the metallic sound will be gone.

    • @Igor-vt4vu
      @Igor-vt4vu 6 днів тому

      @@arturochesivisani updatessss???

  • @mn1170
    @mn1170 4 роки тому +12

    People that do not play bass can’t possibly appreciate how hard that was to pull off on a bass. Excellent!!!!!

  • @fernandoschuindt1665
    @fernandoschuindt1665 6 років тому +21

    oh, I wasn't expecting that prog masterpiece thrown at my face when the title said "Nothing Else Matters".

  • @MundodasGuitarras
    @MundodasGuitarras 6 років тому +349

    very impressive, but can you do...oh wait, wrong channel...

  • @Doctor__Diesel
    @Doctor__Diesel 7 років тому +56

    I didn't expect that from a bass guitar! You have shown what a bass guitar is in the hands of a master! Bravo! I tip my hat to Your skill! Respect from Uzbekistan!

  • @Borringtrolling
    @Borringtrolling 8 років тому +20

    I heard this years ago and it's still my favorite bass cover!

  • @yoyoswatkats
    @yoyoswatkats 10 років тому +58

    This is why the bass is so unique!
    Hats off to you sir!
    Jaco Pastorius \m/

  • @alexandrerusso9702
    @alexandrerusso9702 9 років тому +65

    Holy... Mother... Of... God.

  • @overflow7276
    @overflow7276 8 днів тому +1

    Wow. 13 years later. I am still blown away by this amazing arrangement! Thank you Stuart! You have always been an inspiration!

  • @Grimboww
    @Grimboww 11 років тому +6

    I cannot stress how much I love this arrangement. I am a bass player and I aspire to be at your level one day. You are an astoundingly good bass player, kudos to all of your work.

  • @ww-vi6dh
    @ww-vi6dh 11 років тому +4

    So glad that I didn't pass over this truly awesome version of what has to be one of the greatest songs of all time

  • @mikehackman9169
    @mikehackman9169 8 років тому +24

    masterpiece. i can't tell you how many times i've listened to this and watched in awe

  • @StuartClayton
    @StuartClayton  11 років тому +21

    Hi, thanks for the kind words about my video - glad you like it! I teach online via Skype and would be happy to help you out with some lessons. Drop me an email through my website.

  • @Lo-wj8jf
    @Lo-wj8jf 10 років тому +3

    The song that comes out of this bass touches me even more than the original

  • @TheRealObamacide
    @TheRealObamacide 10 років тому +28

    Effing brilliant, mate. Very inspiring. Your interpretation is impressive. You really show how versatile the bass guitar is. Well played, sir, well played.

  • @tomg.8377
    @tomg.8377 10 років тому +9

    So beautiful arrangement, I hope that I will be able to do the same thing some day...

  • @petercarino1694
    @petercarino1694 5 років тому +21

    Best part is 0:00 to 6:22

  • @Jokenx3
    @Jokenx3 10 років тому +18

    *-* that's why I love e-bass

  • @Zatoichi444
    @Zatoichi444 8 років тому +15

    I have not heard a Zon bass since the early 90's.....Sounds just like I remember.....awesome!

  • @T3soroX
    @T3soroX 5 років тому +8

    I have never seen a cover that impressed me like yours.
    Congratulations , you are very talented.

  • @ichisame
    @ichisame 11 років тому +3

    Wow. That's really impressive! Best cover of Nothing Else Matters I ever heard!

  • @jamieking4956
    @jamieking4956 5 років тому +4

    Wow just wow. I can't believe how good this is.
    Thanks for sharing this.

  • @tone_clicks5813
    @tone_clicks5813 3 роки тому +1

    BRO...YOU GOT A TALENT. FOLLOW YOUR PASSION AND YOU WILL achieve GREATNESS. SKY IS THE LIMIT

  • @crazzybass7410
    @crazzybass7410 9 років тому +22

    You ser you deserve a BIG like!!!

  • @Doctor__Diesel
    @Doctor__Diesel 2 роки тому +2

    Я переслушал множество каверов этой песни, но Ваш кавер оказался лучшим! Мое уважение мастеру.

  • @douglas.extrusora.niprogom7810
    @douglas.extrusora.niprogom7810 4 роки тому +4

    Impressionante!!!
    Sem dúvida esse é um dos melhores baixistas do mundo!!🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷

  • @elmowo6327
    @elmowo6327 Рік тому +1

    this is fucking incredible, this is the best version of nothing else matters i've ever seen

  • @maciejvolny8564
    @maciejvolny8564 10 років тому +14

    lepiej nie da się już zagrać, Newsted nie dałby rady tak wymiatać, geniusz

    • @pachal89
      @pachal89 10 років тому +2

      krótko mówiąc - mistrz .

    • @Ensid1993
      @Ensid1993 10 років тому

      Newsted nie móglby sobie na coś takiego pozwolić na nagraniu t.t

    • @matthew_05_14
      @matthew_05_14 4 роки тому

      Oj tak to prawda
      Ale mistrz Cliff Burton pewnie by tak potrafił :)

    • @minemoul2136
      @minemoul2136 4 роки тому

      Twoja starA

  • @hazaldi
    @hazaldi 11 років тому +2

    Realmente brillante!!! Como bajista y fan de Metallica.. La versión me erizó la piel!!

  • @briefi76
    @briefi76 11 років тому +3

    Ich höre mir diesen Cover immer wieder an, weil er besser als das Original ist! Ich hab mir die Noten direkt geholt:) aber bis ich das spielen kann werden noch viele intensive Übungsstunden vergehen. Ihre Lieder und Arrangements sind fantastisch und großartig! Das macht ihnen so schnell keiner nach!

    • @jayko2k
      @jayko2k 10 місяців тому

      Also besser als das Original weiß ich nicht. Es ist verdammt gut, auf jeden fall, und mit abstand das schwerste Bass Arrangement was ich je gesehen habe...
      Aber das Original ist meiner Meinung nach eins der besten Lieder überhaupt. Extrem ruhig, aber aggressiv, präzise und dazu eins der besten Girarrensoli überhaupt. Schwer das überaupt zu toppen.

  • @KevinMichaelCallihan
    @KevinMichaelCallihan 11 років тому

    At the beginning, his pops after not even getting through the first thought in music, this man is a creator with high demand, in my humble love for bass clef ALWAYS.

  • @SgtDaley
    @SgtDaley 8 років тому +5

    Listen with headphones in on full volume...I can promise you the best experience!

  • @jubalfergerson1750
    @jubalfergerson1750 3 роки тому +1

    I can't play it like that bass, but, I can do a lot more with it than I imagined. Thanks for the inspiration!

  • @fernandodenoronha7323
    @fernandodenoronha7323 10 років тому +4

    Sensacional!

  • @OskarsArbidans
    @OskarsArbidans 11 років тому +1

    One of the greatest covers I've seen on UA-cam. Just brilliant.

  • @neriribeiro
    @neriribeiro 11 років тому +3

    É por isso que eu amo o baixo! Perfeito! Toca bem demais... Muitas técnicas numa só música, excelente! Queria poder tocar só 1%.

  • @briefi76
    @briefi76 11 років тому +1

    Großartige Leistung! Sehr begabt der Mann! Und toller Song!

  • @ivnyunin
    @ivnyunin 8 років тому +11

    Amazing!!!!!!

  • @L4rceny
    @L4rceny 11 років тому

    That is one the most beautiful / amazing things I've ever heard. I've been playing guitar for 10 years, and videos like this make me want to properly learn bass. Simply amazing techniques.

  • @mumukshu-5EEk
    @mumukshu-5EEk 10 років тому +9

    i want to learn this...

  • @HektikDevil
    @HektikDevil 7 років тому

    God Damn. I came to this video expecting only the bass accompaniment of the song, not a complete rendition. I have the biggest smile on my face. This is amazing!
    Thanks for the upload, sir!

  • @sejusmai7312
    @sejusmai7312 8 років тому +7

    Stuart that gave me goosebumps. absolutely beautiful it was. your amazing

  • @metalhead887
    @metalhead887 3 роки тому +1

    10/10 this is the best bass arrangement ever

  • @customedge1
    @customedge1 9 років тому +150

    I look at all the talent and skill in this guy and him playing and he only has like 700k hits and then a no-talent hack has a song about gang num style and gets a gazzilon hits... what the fck is wrong with this world

    • @tulio84z
      @tulio84z 9 років тому +3

      JOE FAQURSELF I don't want to come off as controversial but, if you think about it, even people who used to play in metallica don't measure up to this guy.

    • @woodyh4650
      @woodyh4650 8 років тому +4

      I argue with my 16 year old nephew about whether SOME (key word some) rap is music or not. I ask, "Ok, since it's music, what key is it in? Other than the percussion parts it can't be written on a staff. Real music can be written, it has a key, sharps, and flats etc. From Mozart to Metallica a G is a G, and a E is a E."

    • @TPR-wx1yj
      @TPR-wx1yj 8 років тому +2

      +Woody H rap is rhythmically based. And if you are looking for the key, most times you can find out what it is by hearing the background music

    • @woodyh4650
      @woodyh4650 8 років тому +1

      +TPR8473 True. The background music does sometimes have a key. Because they have "sampled" it from a real song. Again this isn't applicable to ALL rap.

    • @Heshem_Joel
      @Heshem_Joel 8 років тому

      Its marketing strategy that some "gang num" style Bull is a gazillion worth.

  • @richardliu3733
    @richardliu3733 10 років тому

    Can't stop listening to this. Pretty much everyday. can't get that fast finger tapping down quite well

  • @woodyh4650
    @woodyh4650 10 років тому +68

    Stuart Clayton? Or Stuart Claypool???

    • @gabrielfiestelegacy
      @gabrielfiestelegacy 10 років тому

      hahaha YEAH

    • @drmonstaa1
      @drmonstaa1 9 років тому +4

      while les is an amazing bassist, stuart clayton's playing style seems to be closer to stuart hamm or victor wooten

    • @woodyh4650
      @woodyh4650 9 років тому +1

      Simply a play on the name.

    • @drmonstaa1
      @drmonstaa1 9 років тому

      Oh

    • @woodyh4650
      @woodyh4650 9 років тому +2

      You're right about his style though. More like Hamm, or Wooten. Obviously, he embraces Jaco as well.

  • @ottenmi
    @ottenmi 11 років тому +1

    That's amazing. I might learn that as a personal jam. You're version just is so satisfying.

  • @marekrosina2181
    @marekrosina2181 10 років тому +26

    women must love your fingers :D

  • @NoobOnATele
    @NoobOnATele 3 роки тому +1

    Even played harmonic vocaltones on a bass...... you rock!

  • @kostas919
    @kostas919 8 років тому +3

    So great!!!
    good job

  • @drpapatsakalos
    @drpapatsakalos 9 років тому +2

    You, Sir are amazing! Especially the "improvised" part right after the bridge. It's got a percussion feeling in it! I've already seen your "Colliwog's Cakewalk" arrangement and - as a fellow bassist - I'd really like to see some more arrangements!

  • @blackbassecover6464
    @blackbassecover6464 8 років тому +3

    J'adore écouter cette arrangement. Une de mais première reprise ou j'avais essayer de la jouer, avec une basse piccolo.
    Magnifique reprise. Good job

  • @StuartClayton
    @StuartClayton  11 років тому

    Thanks for the compliments! A lower action can be helpful with tapping, but really the best thing to do is watch as many videos as you can to see how others are doing it!

  • @stephenjray1988
    @stephenjray1988 10 років тому +3

    awesome

  • @awesomepossum890
    @awesomepossum890 11 років тому

    I owe so much to this video.. This made me realize the deceptively full potential that a bass has, and also introduced me to Jaco Pastorius with that poster.

  • @escarabajovolador
    @escarabajovolador 10 років тому +4

    Thanks!!!!

  • @evanhooper1
    @evanhooper1 10 років тому

    I want to give this man a hug.

  • @GianGaalo
    @GianGaalo 10 років тому +41

    tabs pleaseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee

    • @Sirius_04
      @Sirius_04 10 років тому +9

      You can find the tabs and a free MP3 download at the website in the description. You will have to create an account but what you want is free and you can view it online and print it. Just look under "Free Stuff" on the site. You'll find it eventually.

    • @GianGaalo
      @GianGaalo 10 років тому +4

      Thank you so much dude!

    • @Sirius_04
      @Sirius_04 10 років тому +4

      Anytime! :D

    • @milosmacas3312
      @milosmacas3312 10 років тому

      Sirius Hello, can you also send me the tabs too, please :-) Thnx

    • @GianGaalo
      @GianGaalo 10 років тому

      Take a look of the answer of sirius

  • @Vupti123
    @Vupti123 11 років тому

    Even if I practiced this arrangement for a hundred years it wouldn´t do ... Very beautiful played with so much nerve ...

  • @alexroomy
    @alexroomy 9 років тому +8

    всего лишь четырёхструнная бас-гитара...

    • @Doctor__Diesel
      @Doctor__Diesel 5 років тому +1

      А сколько умеет в руках профессионала... да?

  • @MaxPowweer1
    @MaxPowweer1 Рік тому +2

    I think I have watched this retelling of every couple of months for the past decade this has been uploaded.
    Ofc I have indeed downloaded the offered sheet music, and got quite good at playing this piece, though life amd fatherhood get in the way and I don't practice like I should

    • @StuartClayton
      @StuartClayton  Рік тому +1

      Thanks Luke, I'm glad you still enjoy it. It's a difficult piece to learn, and a lot of work to maintain. I'd like to re-learn it myself at some point!

  •  9 років тому +7

    Time to quit music.

  • @bengrimes9386
    @bengrimes9386 7 років тому +1

    I haven't been inspired by a solo bass performance in a long time. Thank you for your post. Your creativity on the theme around the 3:30 mark is great.

  • @ginger_jack92
    @ginger_jack92 11 років тому

    Im completely addicted to this video cannot stop watching... Amazing cover :D

  • @xbox360RO
    @xbox360RO 11 років тому

    Sounds so sad on bass yet it still sounds so epic

  • @jonthangnaiding4504
    @jonthangnaiding4504 5 років тому

    I have fallen in love with this bass solo cover 💗

  • @AmitDas-wp4vp
    @AmitDas-wp4vp 4 роки тому +2

    Anyone just found this during quarantine period?
    Good time amidst adversity

  • @alinack69
    @alinack69 11 років тому

    Well. This knocks the arrangement u came up with a few years ago out of the park.

  • @raulpinto7543
    @raulpinto7543 11 років тому

    Stuart, seeing you using that range of techniques normally associated with the guitar makes me think of applying bass techniques to my guitar.
    This piece, in particular, sublime.

  • @Ho11ow661
    @Ho11ow661 11 років тому

    That's one of the most amazing things i've ever seen on bass.

  • @emilianoalcaraz3585
    @emilianoalcaraz3585 11 років тому

    the best cover of nothing else matters

  • @woutervincken5583
    @woutervincken5583 11 років тому +1

    Big respect man, this is really, really insane!

  • @kostaspor
    @kostaspor 11 років тому

    dude you are amazing... i am a bass player too, but i never even thought of playing like this.... AMAZING!!!!

  • @stepheanweir1503
    @stepheanweir1503 11 років тому

    just when i started to think i was gettin good on the bass ...man i got miles to go .awesome thanks

  • @Titantransporters
    @Titantransporters 11 років тому

    That's one of the best bass solos or heard in years good effort will be hard to top that

  • @metubeusercom
    @metubeusercom 11 років тому

    It's like a midi version of the the song, and it's a compliment! Thumbs up!

  • @lupistreghegiganti
    @lupistreghegiganti 11 років тому

    who needs a bass cover with this

  • @ITIonoxide
    @ITIonoxide 10 років тому

    So many familiar guitar techniques being used on a bass. Just wow.

  • @jj-eg5up
    @jj-eg5up 2 роки тому

    So it HAS been done. I knew someone would arrange this for bass. It is so perfect sounding on bass.
    Thanks for your talent.

  • @nax1807
    @nax1807 5 років тому

    He even got the solo in there unbelievable

  • @RITESHSAHOTRA
    @RITESHSAHOTRA 11 років тому

    dude u rock..m a big fan of base guitar and m a doctor by profession.this song is the first song that i heard and listening it on base is just awesome..thanks a ton..i hope to learn base from you..

  • @Gameomg
    @Gameomg 11 років тому

    This solo contained so much skill that I cried.

  • @gilliebrand
    @gilliebrand 10 років тому

    never get tired of watching this, you're a star!

  • @bassplaya1549
    @bassplaya1549 10 років тому

    Fingers of steel. Spectacular!

  • @clifmetal
    @clifmetal 11 років тому +1

    Eres el mejor bajista que escuche tocar Metallica!!! Felicidades

  • @jean-pierreeckenfelder851
    @jean-pierreeckenfelder851 3 роки тому

    amazing tapping at 3.33 and 4.21 too

  • @moretallicabass5215
    @moretallicabass5215 10 років тому

    One of the best things ive seen on youtube. I watched this a long time ago and thought id watch it again, absolutely loved it! Bravo!

  • @CarlosPereira-mf8ls
    @CarlosPereira-mf8ls 9 років тому +2

    Amazing! You deserve a huuuuge like!

  • @pakoqavzharadze3708
    @pakoqavzharadze3708 11 років тому

    1 years gone when i bought my first bass guitar, i start playing bass becouse i saw this video friends call me bass is bornig but when wath that im keep playing and will playing 4 ever thank you

  • @poutou93
    @poutou93 11 років тому

    Woaw, you're amazing, this solo is magnificient, and the bassiste really good :)

  • @cenkildas1543
    @cenkildas1543 7 років тому

    its so beatiful , this solo is my target after this

  • @MetalliWalls
    @MetalliWalls 11 років тому

    This broke me to tears...for the awesomeness and beauty, and 'cause I'm not even close to play the intro jaja, RESPECT,sir

  • @wachisae
    @wachisae 11 років тому

    Close your eyes and listen.. it's .. wonderful

  • @joeard761
    @joeard761 7 років тому

    wow this is the most awesome bass cover of this song ever thank you for record this

  • @KwonCW84
    @KwonCW84 11 років тому

    This is just... made me speechless. Great Cover.

  • @MikeN49
    @MikeN49 7 років тому

    Soooo incredible. So difficult, so clean. Thank you for sharing that was amazing.

  • @zedofrango1968
    @zedofrango1968 2 роки тому

    what an impressive timbre, the incredible performance, congratulations, the arrangement is very beautiful