The UA-cam algorithm must have schizophrenia. It just randomly pops up a 1 year old video from a guy with 73 subs as a recommendation. Happily, it was a great cover and worth the watch!
Dude, you killed this! The tone is spot on, and your style is perfect. This is so much harder to do on a fretless especially without any reference lines.
You mean like Cellists and Violin players? At one time ALL bass players played without frets as they only had the double bass which is a member of the same family.
@@tedjordan9038 I doubt it. I certainly don't! It just bugs me when fretless players are spoken of like alchemists. So many people don't understand the history of instruments.
@@thewomble1509 it's easier to appreciate someone playing fretless than it is to be a music historian. And that's OK. We don't have to go all the way back to the Big Bang to appreciate the now.
I Can't Say Much More Than Those Mooch-More Informed Than Me; Except You NAILED It; Mate ! When PG Released This Song; It Was The Bassline and Those Slides That Immediately GRABBED Me ! Pity About That KAK Music-Video That Detracted From This Great Number ! Much Thanx + Regaeds / Johnny
Awesome! I love to see another badass pick user. Also, I’m sure the camera was just unstable but I like how everything started shaking as soon as the bass came in!
Hi Ben! Awesome, mate! You have captured the musicality Tony Levin put in this line. I also love how much enjoyment you get from playing it. I'm going to learn this so will probably watch your vid 100 or more times. Best rendition on youtube. Keep it up, mate!
Awesome job! I always thought Tony had some slaps in there as well as picking, but your vibrato is amazing. You should try his funk fingers, the sticks he taped to his fingers on King Crimson songs like Sleepless. I'd love to see that!
faces is what makes great player... one of my fav tunes played at high level ! whole song is one great bass solo, love the legato parts best. LIKE AND BEARHUG
Brilliant playing and a lovely bass tone. I had a Zon that I was forced to sell (divorce) but I have promised myself I will buy a fretless Zon some time soon. Thanks for this
Perfect job, congratulations Ben! Can you put in the description of the video all your gear? For example what effects are you using? Maybe some settings? Thank you so very much :)
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Superb playing, I hope one day you make enough money from playing to afford frets :)
Lmao classic!
Are you high???
@@Jameskeith1972 No. Why, are you offering?
@@thatdrewrivers lol. Sorry. I’m on the wagon
Aw, man, don't you know nuffin'? You can't buy 'em, you gotsta earn 'em!
That's probably as close to Tony Levin as someone who isn't Tony Levin is going to get! Great tone and execution of the bassline!
It's the baldness+facial hair combo that give the greatest bassists their power
The UA-cam algorithm must have schizophrenia. It just randomly pops up a 1 year old video from a guy with 73 subs as a recommendation. Happily, it was a great cover and worth the watch!
This certainly seems to be video du jour. Liked and commented to maintain the momentum
Tru dat
I tried a fretless jazz once and almost wet my pants laughing when I made silly mistakes. A lot of fun to play, though.
Great job, Ben!
I also nearly wet my pants with fretless,...but for other reasons 🤭
Dude, you killed this! The tone is spot on, and your style is perfect. This is so much harder to do on a fretless especially without any reference lines.
Best cover I’ve seen of this song. Tone, feel, and your own spin all executed immaculately. Well done sir!
Rockin the bass face 😈🤙
Check out harry styles on Howard stern
@@WhiskerWhippers I meant bass cover specifically. I’ve seen the Harry styles cover many times, it’s awesome!
Even the camera grooves hard.
Really good playing and tone. I enjoyed it very much!
Brave man to attempt a Tony Levin bass line.Well played
Superb playing. Superb bass face. You're a real role model!
People who play fretless bass are like magicians. Well done.
You mean like Cellists and Violin players? At one time ALL bass players played without frets as they only had the double bass which is a member of the same family.
@@thewomble1509 - Actually I put all string players in that category. Do they all have perfect pitch ears?
@@tedjordan9038 I doubt it. I certainly don't! It just bugs me when fretless players are spoken of like alchemists. So many people don't understand the history of instruments.
@@thewomble1509 it's easier to appreciate someone playing fretless than it is to be a music historian. And that's OK. We don't have to go all the way back to the Big Bang to appreciate the now.
@@M2Mil7er I can be a music historian and appreciate a fretless bass player. Each to their own ,love.xx
So freaking good. Outstanding stuff, mate.
Sweet Ben. Love this song. Never really listened or appreciated the bass line until now. Thanks for the love and effort! Gooood job man!
Killer! Tremendous job . That is one killer baseline with tonality and feel
Great job. Fretless is difficult, you smashed it.
Nice! One of my favorite players. He sounded like Primus before Primus, lol.
One of the sickest bass lines ever. Awesome cover!
I Can't Say Much More Than Those Mooch-More Informed Than Me; Except You NAILED It; Mate ! When PG Released This Song; It Was The Bassline and Those Slides That Immediately GRABBED Me ! Pity About That KAK Music-Video That Detracted From This Great Number ! Much Thanx + Regaeds / Johnny
excellent playing! Also impressive dedication to shave your head in order to get that proper Tony Levin sound.
I was in HS when this came out. Awesome song. Great bass cover.
amazing
Awesome! I love to see another badass pick user. Also, I’m sure the camera was just unstable but I like how everything started shaking as soon as the bass came in!
Hi Ben! Awesome, mate! You have captured the musicality Tony Levin put in this line. I also love how much enjoyment you get from playing it. I'm going to learn this so will probably watch your vid 100 or more times. Best rendition on youtube. Keep it up, mate!
Love that fretless slide up is so tasteful, well done.
Amazing Bass Sound! Congrats
Great tone!!
Lo que suena ese bajo es una locura hermano! Genio!!!
Tony Levin would be proud. Awesome!
Beautiful bass, great performance and black belt bass face!! Subbed LFFFGGGG
That’s a very nice rendition of that song. Excellent choice of tone and effects as well. I have two Zons and I love them dearly. Nicely done.
Came here to hear how good that Zon sounded from the thumbnail and was thoroughly impressed, great playing! Thank you for sharing.
Thump it Big Daddy! Love some of your facial expressions...
Thats a very good cover sir , well played ( bass face and bassist nod !)
Great job! And that bass is SWEET.
If I did not know Paul, to me you are the greatest bass player ever!!! realy good!!!
I actually had to do a double take on the bass. I have pretty much the exact same bass with a Zebrano top. Sounding great dude!!!
Very nice. I just restrung my $80 Squier Jazz Fretless I may have to play around with this one haha.
Dope. Great tone. A very faithful and reverent rendition. Excellent performance.
excellent tone, cheers
Well played! Your playing really highlights Tony’s amazing bass work on this song. I’m gonna watch it again!
Truly fantastic playing man - this made my day!
Great job and nice grooving!
From one bassist to another - nice work brother!
Slammin' cover! You slayed it, brother!
Tony would agree this. Great job mate!
This rocks more than words can describe! What a groove!!
Bump to keep it rolling, great job
Nice job...you matched the tone and the haircut!
Awesome job! I always thought Tony had some slaps in there as well as picking, but your vibrato is amazing. You should try his funk fingers, the sticks he taped to his fingers on King Crimson songs like Sleepless. I'd love to see that!
Excelente!!! Músico excepcional e o som deste instrumento é inigualável...👏👏👏
faces is what makes great player... one of my fav tunes played at high level ! whole song is one great bass solo, love the legato parts best. LIKE AND BEARHUG
Oh yes! Very commendable!
Nailed it. That Zon absolutely sings.
You owned it boss.
Great job.
Niiiice...awesome song and great playing...
Brilliant playing and a lovely bass tone. I had a Zon that I was forced to sell (divorce) but I have promised myself I will buy a fretless Zon some time soon. Thanks for this
Hey that was awesome dude! very Levin-like congrats beautiful bass too btw. Nice job!!!!
This is balm for the soul, and you unlocked some of Tony’s clever ideas for me - and added some cool ones yourself. Very nice!
Excellent job I love the bass in this song
Great playing, great tone ! Well done 👍🏻
A Zon bass. Billy Gould with Faith No More uses this. Your playing is pretty awesome.
Love it, dude
Very cool!
Killer....... tone!!!!!!!!!!! Get it Bruh!!!!
Bien fait, méchante de belle bass fretless
Sick cover
Wonderfully played!!!
When I clicked I thought "this should be interesting for such an arty tune," and then I saw the fretless bass, and realized that we are in for a trip.
Hey Ben, you´re awesome man. Greetings from Brazil.
Amazing cover
Simply amazing!
so good
Lo que suena ese bajo hermano!! Increíble! 👏👏👏👏
Sounds great. Excellent!
Bravo! Amazing cover!
F A N T A S T I C work!!! The verse bass line is one of my all time favorites :3
Bravo!
Beautiful bass. Nice AF tone. Great song. 👍
great playing, man! Pleasure to listen to and bass sound is superb!
octive drop? and filter? nice tone!
that bass is rad
Awesome
Very cool! Love it!
Fabulous!
Wonderful. And this Bass is very beautiful.
Delectable!... effect & setting, plz?
Perfect job, congratulations Ben!
Can you put in the description of the video all your gear?
For example what effects are you using?
Maybe some settings?
Thank you so very much :)
really good
Nice one sir
Excellent
cool cover ! cool bass and cool faces !
Excellent !!
That’s one wild looking bass!!!
Ahhh...what a great way to start my day. Great bass.Great tone. GREAT SONG!
Loved it!
Great cover!
You did great. Excellent tone.
Belle interprétation belle basse 👍
That’s amazing
Bravissimo could i know the effect you used with the fret? maybe an octaver? 👍👍👍👍👍