Artist Masterclass - Shot in the Dark - bassline
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- Опубліковано 6 лип 2021
- Another in my series of Bass Masterclass instructional videos.
These are music educational videos showing the techniques I used during the recording of these original tracks, on which I was featured. I play along to the tracks and then explain how the parts were played.
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I thought this was a guy playing Phil Soussan bass lines before I realized it's the man himself! How can he have less than 1K subscribers?! The legend.
I agree
Indeed!! We don't deserve this
Agree!! Hi from the bowels of hell, I mean, Argentina!:))
A legend, and always opening his videos with a nice, sincere smily "Hi!" Hehe, must have been filmed in the same time than the uktimate sin bassline video, he mentionned having made the experience of growing a "covid 19 beard" :) but he also said it itched, and he was already overweighing how long it'd stay on
Hell yeah low subscribers cuz the man is REAL. Remember, when Christ was alive only 200 on the face of the earth recognized who he actually was 😂
Best bassline of the ‘80’s maybe, and damn that was an era.
I have just signed on with a very busy 80's tribute band, and have about 30 days to learn 80+ songs. "Shot In The Dark" was kicking my backside. Finding this video was a blessing. Thank you so much for sharing this, Phil!
The man himself who was the inspiration behind my bass playing ‼️Salute to you sir ‼️
Surely playing this would take Phil straight back to the stage... with the lights, smoke machines, sequins, and roaring crowd.
Already a great song, but didn't ever notice how cool the bass part is! Thank you Phil!
Thank you, Phil, for taking the time to make this video for us. This was a great bass lesson.
This page is going to have a whole lot more views once people figure out it's here. Phil that 7 fret pinky reach is the stuff of a bassist dreams.
Surprised Phil doesn't have more subs. That Ultimate Sin era was insane.
I find myself coming back here and watching… Definitely one of my favorite bassists of all time.
be careful with Sharon!
I never realized all the layers of detail in the bass for this tune. Awesome lesson, and I don't even play bass, but I do love bass.
I am going to watch this tonight and see how wrong I played this in high school. Thanks for posting these videos, Phil.
I've been waiting for this!
This is the greatest bass line I've ever heard.
Phil Soussan is the bass god to me. Thanks for your uploading.
(and could you please show us how to play the other songs such as Thank God For The Bomb or Lightning Strikes?)
Lightning strikes
Mighty.
I saw you play this in Belfast in '86 and immediately it was apparent how much more there was going on in the bass part than was obvious on the album.
I'm a terrible bassist of many years. I learned a LOT from this video. Thank you very much.
With bass, in particular, but instruments in general, relative to writing popish tracks, I find it is best to keep it simple, which is hard for people like me, but keep it simple at all costs, and use little tricks, or gimmicks, or flourishes, to spice up the simple focused movement of the instrument in the song.
If every instrument in the song is on MAX all the time, there is no contrast, no change, and it sounds like a jumbled mess. Way better to have an arrangement that is way too simple, like embarrassingly simple, like naked empty, AND then add the little spices/flourishes on each instrument at the appropriate moment in the song. That doesn't mean do all the flourishes on all of the instruments at the same time, you've got to arrange them, like maybe vocal and bass increase their complexity as the song moves into the pre-chorus, and then into the chorus the guitars and drums do their flourishes, or little special moves. And the same holds true within sections of the song, not just on transitions, but each instrument can flourish at its own moment in the section to keep the section moving.
Whole idea with music, and this is the hard part, it gets down to the very core of what music is, or what frequency is, at any fixed moment in time, there can be no frequency. Frequency exists in the time domain. So, the really hard thing at the core of writing music is to keep the song the same all the way through, but always changing. It is a contradiction in terms, but it is what makes music music. I mean, you can have a four piece band, and each instrument just plays lead, like there is no repetition, no themes, no motifs, just constant progression... and what to you get? An unlistenable mess. Well, I might like it, but me and a guy in Denmark are probably the only two guys on the planet who'd like it.
So, a song should always stay the same, but be constantly changing, and you can do this by writing a basic chordal progression that repeats, with each instrument playing simple parts, but then little augmentations sprinkled around the parts, and in transitions, some coordinated flourishes on some instruments to change the energy level, either up or down into the new section, that is the same as the last section, just a little different, and at a different energy or tension level. Lol, sounds so simple, but its the hardest thing in the world to do well, so it actually works, so the music actually picks up and moves the listener throughout the song. So hard.
This simple but hugely effective concept is fantastically demonstrated here. So, thanks, again, I learned a lot!
Thank you Phil for making these videos. I can't believe how overlooked you are as a player!
This is my favorite Ozzy Wong of all time thanks for writing it.
Great song definitely. Always my Respects to our Randy Catillo R.I.P.👍⭐️🎼🤜🥁🤛🎼⭐️👍. A structural song with an incredible feeling to admire. Phil thanks for this great song. My respects.👍⭐️🎼🎸🎼⭐️👍
Thanks for listening!
Im apparently just a guitar foolio. I had no idea there was this much going on bass. Ill never hear this song the same again, you are an amazing bass player sir
Such a privilege to get this detailed tutorial from Phil himself. It’s a masterclass presented in an easy to understand format with really interesting insights into his style and techniques. As a bass player for the last 58 years, I am still learning from wonderful players like Mr Soussan. Aside from his obvious talent, he seems like such a friendly and patient man.
Thank you for the very nice message! I do enjoy doing these and am planning on doing more of them although it is a little hard to find the time opportunity - I have to set up the room which takes a little while - but it is certainly worth it for those like yourself that have replied that they are interested! Many thanks again and best of luck always! Phil
The man knows *the groove* (as he says, "lope" or "vibe"). It's what all great songs have, really.
Yeah just like a hi lift cam on idle!
Fantastic run through. I'm not a bass player so I hadn't realised how much phil had put into this. I saw Phil with Ozzy on the Ultimate sin tour and the band were red hot. I also saw him prior to that with Robin George. It would be interesting to hear his take on Robin's Showdown as live that always had a stonking bassline. Edit: I enjoyed this so much I bought a bass!!! 😁
I saw you with Ozzy in ‘86 in New Jersey. Didn’t know you were British. Shot in the Dark was Ozzy’s “pop song” all over the radio at the time, but underneath that pop melody was some mean ol’ thunder bass and Jake’s roaring guitar riffs. Me and my band mates at the time dissected the whole Ultimate Sin album, the bass, drums, guitar, and Oz’s vocals and declared it a masterpiece. Thanks for sharing this insight into a classic!!
Hi Phil. I lost my bass equipment in a house fire over 20 years ago. Shortly after that I ended up having a family and just didn't get around to replacing it all. After watching this video, you have inspired me to pick up the bass again! I thank you for that. I really enjoyed this video and can't wait to get back into it again! I think I'll start with this song.
Thank you Rick ...that is such a terrific compliment! I am so sorry to hear of your loss of instrument, and I would like to wish you all the best in you refound passion. I am also sure that your family will be supportive, and enjoy the sound of your endless practice... or maybe not, in which case you might have to turn down LOL ! Cheers Rick! 😀
If you have the cash one of his awesome old basses is on eBay right now…..super tempted!
Thank you. Nothing like being able to go straight to the source.
Always loved playing this song on bass!
This came up in my suggestions. What a treat! This took me right back to Sheffield City Hall in 1986 during the Ultimate Sin Tour. The bass tone over the track sounds beefy as hell. Thanks for sharing, Phil.
Excellent! Love this masterclass stuff. Ultimate Sin album was a big influence when I was learning to play bass back in the mid 80s. I spent hours listening to the bass on this album and Ratt's Invasion Of Your Privacy to name just a couple of albums. Great days!!
I love this. As a funny note, I think of this song every single time I get up to pee in the middle of the night.
Man do I feel lucky I found this!
I grew up on this album and to get this kind of insight from you made my day.
I’m subscribing and I can’t wait to watch all your videos.
Thank you Phil!!
Wow! Sir! I know this is an old vid.
I was JUST thinking of you, this great bass line last night! Out with my (now) 17 year old daughter on her birthday and she was playing some of her music from her phone connected to my car’s system and Shot in the Dark came on. Haven’t heard it in a few years.
Told her it was my fave from this album and how much I loved the bass line. (I’m 49. Been playing bass on and off since age 15.).
Even told her about the Ultimate Sin live video and how I thought it interesting how you swayed back and forth so much and wondered to her out loud that it may have been something you did to keep the overall feel, etc. heheh
Now….out of nowhere, this vid pops up on my recommended on UA-cam tonight!
I’m SO very happy right now!
Thank you for sharing! It’s much appreciated!
Love and light to you and yours this Season! 🙂
Well thank you ! So thoughtful and nice of you to write such a detailed comment! I am glad that you find my video enjoyable and informative. I am also pleased to hear that your daughter likes the song! Happy New Year right back at you and good luck with your continuing bass playing !
Cheers,
Phil
Thank you so much, Mr. Soussan! I feel like it's in immense privilege to have this lesson extraordinaire from the author himself. Best for you and your family, long live rocknrol! 😎
You are very welcome
You technique and rhythm is totally outstanding.
It sounds more simple then it actually is.
And to come up with something like this needs dedication,good musicianship and passion for the music.
Subtle nuances and how they change with the rhythm is fantastic.
Very tasty and classy playing.
Love the bass lines on the entire Ultimate Sin album - secret loser never know why my favorites
Awesome…I appreciate the bass on this song even more…definitely makes a difference!🤘🏽
Thank you, Phil. You have just defined for me what a Masterclass should be. More please!
Thanks for this really Master Class! It helped a lot ! What a creative bass line on this song! I can’t wait to watch all the master classes. God bless.
great to see this! You were my first gig, Ozzy Belfast 1986 start of The Ultimate Sin tour
One of my favorite Ozzy songs and such a great bass line - so well crafted...
Awesome! I love this song and the bass is so damn tasteful!
These are the kind of videos I love to watch!! Good to see ya Phil! Always loved your playing
Fantastic playing man. I've always liked your bass playing and ultimate sin is a underrated ozzy album.
I love the lines behind the guitar solo. Sounds awesome.
Wow, just like the real guy on the album...good job!😂😂😂...I just subscribed. Love how you teach its simple.
You are and will always be a beast on bass Phil.
Phil, you have inspired my bass playing. You are my number one reference in terms of instrument and technique.
Thanks for the video. It’s obvious your baseline contributed significantly to making the song such a classic. And to learn you wrote it on top of that! All the movement and small details really contribute to the arrangement and feel. And FWIW, I’ve heard people play the guitar riff without Jake’s tuning, and it never sounds the same. Don’t mess with a classic!
I think he had to tune E -> F#, and A -> B, the rest remaining the same.
Wow... No wonder I could never get it quite right.. What a great bassline!
Met you with Dio's New Band a couple years ago... Everyone was crowding Vivian and Vinny w Dio records. Not me! Pulled out a mint copy of Ultimate Sin on Vinyl. Shot in the Dark and Lighting Strikes Again absolute gold!
Love the video Phil! Thanks for posting it!!🤘🏻
Great basslines! Thanks Phil
I was really looking forward to this video, thank you.
Again, thank you very much for sharing this! It is such a great bass line! It is all about details...
Tremendous! This has been one of my favorite Ozzy songs for ages, alongside Mr. Crowley and Perry Mason--they're each very different, but beautiful. You and Geezer Butler (as well as many others) have been a fundamental part of my enjoyment of music. Phil, thank you for continuing to inspire and educate the next generation of musicians.
That was such a great bass part. .Always loved it.. Great syncopation in teh chorus too
Awesome Session ‼️
Congrats from Brasil ‼️
Thank you for the masterclass, really appreciated! I'm learning a lot of new details on how to write exiting basslines!
Brilliant, this is music!!!
Love the masterclass Bass lessons , Thanks Phil 🙏that was fantastic sounds phenomenal this end 🎼
Wow. Killer groove on the bass. Thank you, Phil!
lovely tone Phil, no surprise there though! You are much appreciated.
No fluff, just solid playing - respect!
Awesome job .. I always thought that 'Shot in the Dark' had one of the coolest bridges in an Ozzy song for sure!
Thank you ! It is really a cool section - no-one seems to get it exactly right... including me LOL!
Much appreciated. Very much a fan of your work.
Always been a great fan of your lines!!!
amazing line !!! im huge fan !
Only wish I would have found this sooner but glad to be hear now. Subscribed!! Brilliance. Huge part of my life and influence in my playing. Thanks for sharing!!
Welcome aboard!
Great video and love the tips about how to avoid mechanical bass lines!
This is absolutely amazing, thanks so much for giving us the real deal, also that bass tone is great, such a privilege, thank you
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Great stuff. I played this ina band about 12 years ago. It definitely opened my eyes to a new style of fill and runs in a pop song. Some of your later "phils' are very reminiscence of Bob Dailey's style on a few tracks from Ozzy's first 3 albums which makes me very a happy bassist.
Both you and Bob and Zep's JPJ are all major factors in my personal style. Lots of meaty grooves with a tasty side salad of snappy fills.
I will say, to your credit, the first Beggars and Thieves album was a huge inspiration on my playing. I actually learned that album right after buying my first Spector in the fall of '90. Super melodic and well written across the board.
I loved watching this to see the variations you can do on a song. I found myself playing most of it similar to yours, but added a few smaller parts in the lower register on the higher strings.
Did I earn my diploma? 🤘😎🎸
Hey Johnny! Thanks so much for your comments! Indeed, JPJ was a very big influence on me! I always try to keep my playing with respect to those that came before me so that is what I did with Ozzy too, naturally I admire Bob's playing very much and have liked his playing in all the bands in which he has been!
Indeed some sad clown wrote here sometime earlier that I did not play it as well as Bob did?!! ...LOL!!
The B&T album remains one that I am very proud of and I am glad you brought it up - for that alone you get a diploma!
@@PhilSoussanOfficial some people's kids. Ugh! I just moved home from Hollywood a few months prior to when when I picked up the B&T album. I was trying to reinvent my playing to be a bit more blues/groove/Badlands-ish stuff. When I found out you were playing on it, I jumped at it and it's one of my 10 albums if I get stranded on an island to be stuck with. The best thing is, the inspiration worked. It got me out of this bad hyper bass thing I got wrapped up in with this guitarist I was playing with. I wanted to slow it down. Smell the groovy roses. Haha!
Thanks for the past 32 years of influences -and another 4 years before that for The Ultimate Sin. Lightning Strikes blew my mind in '86.
Masterpiece ever. Greatness
Very good man!!!
Cheers from Italy!
😜
Love it, Brother..
What a great song ❤️
That was awsome!!!!
love it! thank you Phil. Killer of Giants PLEASE!!!!!
Hi Phil. Been a minute or two yeah? Fantastic tutorial. Love the work. 🤘🏼
Finally found this,thanks.ive always liked your playing.
Respect for your hard work as a sidesman, sir!!
First I was like, who the fuck is this dude playing even better than Phil, but then I realized it was Phil himself LOL ! You are a legend sir! If it seems effortless, it means many years are invested in skill like this.
So true with cords to fill in space. Thanks for the insight. I'll definitely listen to SitD differently for now on.
What a legend on bass always loved his playing and tone! Thank You Phil!
Such a pro!
👊🏻😎
Excellent 🎶
very very well played sir!! hell yea!!!
Excellent! We love these videos! Billy Idol track in the future? ✌🏻🤟🏻
Good playing Phil. Can you cover Never and Fool like you.
I know I'm a bit late to the party but I just got a copy of this album (finally haha). Love this Phil! 🤘🏻🔥
Thanks, Phil, for a great song and lesson. Lots of detail and insight, making me want to learn that line. I enjoyed seeing you live in Edinburgh with Ozzy. Best wishes!
magical!!! Even though you were the underdog in all this madness!! but thanks for detailed insight of the nucleus !! love your playing!!
Me encantó el sonido de ese riff y de ese bajo suena poderoso y armonioso.
Good stuff! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
I dont believe it. Thank you very much, you now have a new subscriber. Yours is a great job. Cheer up and keep it up.🔥🎸👍
Awesome!
Quel sens du rythme
Et quelle originalité dans les notes
J’adore ❤
I *_LOVE_* playing this song on my guitar. I play a guitar with a whammy bar and a locking nut, so I had to figure out how to do it without tuning the E and A strings up a whole step (from the normal tuning 1/2 step flat), so that took me a minute. I also figured out a "rhythm" guitar part with some alternate chord voicings for some of the riffs and a clean part that sounds as much like the clean parts on the Ozzy track as I can get with the way some of the guitars are buried in the mix. I sure would love to get to hear the original "stem" tracks that made up the final mix. Anyway, lots and lots of fun to play. And lately I've been starting to try to figure a bass line, but now I don't have to go to the trouble, the man himself showed how! What a great time to be a rock musician with all this great info available.
Great video, great lesson. Thanks.
Very few people play the clean part correctly!
@@PhilSoussanOfficial Oh, I make no claims to correctness. I just get as close as I can with something that doesn't sound _too_ wrong. 🙂
@@OgamiItto70 I am sure that you have it nailed 🙂
Excellent video Phil! It was great to be able to have a close-up specially on your right hand technique. Thank you for sharing this!
hey Fabio! Thanks for watching!! Hope you are well!
Thank you ! I am in Ozzlands the Ozzy / Badlands Tribute and we do Jake era Ozzy as well as Badlands . This helped me amp up my interpretation of your bass to actually play it properly.
Tks for the trully masterclass…excellent way to learn this special song…tks tks tks!
My pleasure! I do these for you!
Talented! Someone keep an eye on this guy, he could play with some big acts! Very good