Those 3 times Flea went Beast Mode
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- Опубліковано 12 лют 2021
- Beast mode is back! And in today’s new video we’re featuring one of the funkiest rock bassists ever! Flea has been an integral member of the Red Hot Chili Peppers for over 30 years, but there’s a lot more to Michael Peter Balzary (as nobody calls him, lol) than just slappin’ the bass.
Flea has given us some stellar performances over the years, and ALWAYS brings the groove-laden funk that sets the Chili Peppers apart from every other rock act out there. In today’s new video we’re going to take a look at the three times that Flea went beast mode!
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Flea and john frusciante had a chemistry that I haven’t seen in any other band; they were like soulmates when playing guitar and bass and that’s why Red Hot Chili Peppers music is always been magical.
Flea and Slovak were tighter
@@MrSargebaxter I respectfully disagree. Maybe more due to the fact we just didn’t get enough of it. Flea and John and have grown together so much
@Jay Sharp bought my tickets last week pre sale for Glasgow
Flea and Hillel Slovak had even BETTER chemistry, imo!! Rugged, raw, high energy mix of punk, rock, and funk! I feel like Hillel and Flea wrote TOGETHER and when John joined the band, they wrote separate and you can hera the difference
@Jay Sharp They have put out a hit album since what, 2001? Lol
Name the three times Flea was NOT going into beast mode
You can’t. It doesn’t exist.
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Flea playing the national anthem
I'm with ProjectAsylum54, every bass line from Flea is perfect!
Can’t.
I have to say this, Flea is one of the most physically just SHREDDED musicians I've ever seen. He was back then and he is now, in his 50's. Crazy.
💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻
*60. That SOB's 60. Him and Kiedis are out of this world.
@@YogiDesforges That's right, discovered that yesterday. They all look fantastic
60's now man
To understand Flea's funky solos, know he plays trumpet and approaches the bass solos like funky trumpet solos.
Interesting analysis
And the piano!
And the stand up bass!
Flea it's the reason I switched from guitar to bass, a damn beast!
I play both. And drums. And some piano.
Me ² - and Justin Chancellor 🤷♂️😅
@@HowlingMad86 So...?
@@HowlingMad86 cool
couldnt hack guitar huh XD
i could literally listen to an album of nothing but bass and drums and be happy.
I'd agree to that !!!
I'm 42, so when he was in the hight of his fame for Blood Sugar Sex Magic I was about 15 and he was my number 1 influence to pick up the bass guitar. His aggressive play style mixed with his funky bass lines just resignated with me so much. It was after wanting to be like flea that I grew to admire others like Bootsy Collins, Les Claypool and other great bass artists. But Flea is who started the passion for bass playing for me. He showed me that a bass player doesn't have to be an after thought in the band. That a bass player could be the star 🌟
I`m 33 and I have the same story!))
Prince showed me that no instrument should ever be bland. He was a great bassist too but he had the advantage of being an incredible composer.
discovered stanley clarke about the same time as bootsy - his 'schooldays' album is mellow as *k
for me the rhythmic and melodic interplay of flea, chad, and john on Blood sugar SM makes me laugh and fires my imagination like nothing else. so funky, so rock, so psychedelic in turns... and switching between those styles mid song and back playfully. love it. still one of my fave albums
Psychedelic, absolutely!!!
he is the reason why i played bass. my favorit band RHCP!!!.
Mine too!
Same, every RHCP song has an interesting bass part. Love them all the way rhrough
Same! I was lucky enough to see them back in 2004 live in hyde Park, james brown supported RHCP! Been playing bass ever since
I was at that RHCP gig at Slane in Ireland. It was pure AWESOMENESS!
Right place at the right time! Lucky person! I was like 6 years old back then so never got to experience them. Hopefully we all get something really awesome with the new album coming up this year (fingers crossed!).
@@Nym1a Is there a new album confirmed?
Is it true that the dvd wasn’t the original audio?
@@liligman I've heard that some of Anthonys vocals are re-recorded becuse he messed up the lyrics as usual but i doubt that the others have been edit
@@MegaKlasse1 yep, recording songs with rick rubin, though no set release date or whatever. Look up their news on their instagram or the rhcp subreddit for more detailed stuff! Also this album is with John Frusciante back in the band, in case you missed that! :)
*The* time Flea went full beast mode: Deloused in the Comatorium
YES
Just the mere mention of this album has sent me down a rabbithole, reliving my college years listening to all of this. Mars Volta, ATDI, Fall of Troy, Sparta, Coheed & Cambria etc etc etc.
Funny, you don't realize how much you miss entire years of music you used to listen to, until it's been over a decade and someone just mentions an album title and you start shaking with anticipation.
That last arpeggiated bit reminds me very much of Cliff Burton’s playing. Perhaps the massive overdrive plays into that as well. Anyhow, great vid! Love these breakdowns :)
I thought the same thing, it had the feel of some classical music as well, Cliff was also influenced by that.
Flea is a massive Metallica and Cliff fan, so it makes sense.
Cliff was like Hendrix with a bass
@@stevec6427 I don’t know if I’d go quite that far, but Metallica’s sound definitely changed after Cliff’s unfortunate passing for the worse and has never been the same.
That sound you're hearing is a man who is dedicated to sharing what he loves.
Love it!....9:03
Flea in the "skeleton suit"
Big 'ol nod to Entwistle....
Absolutely! Hell yes bro
pretty sure no rock bass player doesnt absolutely love entwistle
- note that he was also playing with the treble way up high
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I'm 49, i hope that's not to old.
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It's never too old. Welcome to the family.
Flea is underrated within the bass community due to his mainstream popularity. Its a shame because he's an amazing player.
He kept that band going too, love him so much..even in a group as nutty as the chili's the bassist is still the steadiest one
Absolutely! These days people are fixated on picking the “underdogs” and hot picks just to distinguish their opinion, when some popular stuff has its reason
lol are you kidding me?? 🤣🤣 underrated?? 🤣🤣 if anything he's OVERRATED..
Basically he was an inspiration for a bunch of bass players to start at the instrument for a decade or two. People want to sh*t on him because he's not a John Myung or a Victor Wooten, but damn, is never not fun to hear and play his basslines
he inspired an army of people to pick up the bass, who became a pretty substantial portion of the bass community. I'd wager, unless you move in very elitist jazz or classical circles, pretty much every bass player you ask about Flea they'll say he's a very good player, even if they don't care for RHCP's music.
This is the video i was waiting for🔥🔥🔥, thanks scott!!!
I still have that StarLicks Flea VHS.
RIP River Phoenix.. died shortly after.
The Jeff Berlin starlicks was another masterpiece. “Dixie” - mind blowing
Yep I have that too. Must be getting old lol.
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The final bass and guitar jam on If you have to ask in Off The Map is simply incredible.
I watch that video almost every day! It never gets old. All of them were on fire
Been playing bass 40yrs and THIS channel has far & away The Best Bass tutorials I've seen. (Would love an extended breakdown of your views on Geddy Lee) Blessings ever to you and all those you cherish brother, from Belfast.
I saw that last solo live,was unbelievable,what a day!
Thanks for keeping me motivated! God bless
Wow awesome I was excited waiting a episode of Beast Mode, about Flea 🤩🤩🤩
Thank you Scott just love it.
Hey Scott, you still owe us the Steve Harris video. An interview is also acceptable :))
yes,
@@TruTube.1. his words not mine. And on generation issue. Are you from 'the great war'?
Sorry I forgot XD
Get us an interview with Cliff Burton and then, I'll be impressed.
Wish I owned a Modulus
Please do the mad scientist of the bass, Les Claypool!
Yes!
And the person who inspired me to play bass
The bassist who famously tried out for Metallica and was told he's "too good."
@@kevinmichael9482 he wasn’t told he was “too good” les was school friends with Hammett but didn’t quite know Metallica’s success at the time of the audition, he then openly told them his style was too different and it wouldn’t work
@@brad2178 Yes, I was referring to Hetfield's comment on the well publicized VH1 documentary from years ago--Les set the record straight in numerous interviews over the years.
Everyone seems so focused on his slapping/funk grooves but I think he shines with his harmony and bassline composition skills. The perfect touch of not overplayed notes. He could do a lot more but only adds what is needed... but it'sunique in a way I can'tdescribe. I think that's the real "sound" of chilipeppers sound and how they made so many hits. His harmony playing under the vocals and whatnot... im rambling lol
You weren't rambling. You were right. Exhibit a: ua-cam.com/video/0XcN12uVHeQ/v-deo.html
Liked the video before watching! Thanks Scott
I really like your videos, I saw you in a video on UA-cam but I don't knew your chanel before. I so proud of you and I so happy to find your channel. thanks to do content like this.
Great video. The beast mode series is great!
Dude is most certainly one of the best. An extremely, naturally gifted prodigy on the bass.
So glad to see this flea got me into bass about 3 years ago even picked up slap a week into bass (a lot of blood blisters lol) maybe this can inspire others into bass like it did with me!
Flea is not the best bassist in this world. But he is The Best.
Yes exactly
Amazing lesson! Thank you! 😊
Loved the pace and content of this vid.
A living legend. I love Flea 😍
Excellent video Scott
Your righ
Flea is beast full stop
good old star licks. What a great way to learn from these incredible musicians.
I have always tried to pick up the grove of Flea, so this has helped me to figure it out better. It is like "oh I got it now". Thanks for your insights.
Think we all do that a bit with our favorite bass players. I always say I was taught by Harris, Burton, and Butler because I spent my first 3 years figuring out and mastering their groove. End result, I can (and have) successfully bullshit my way through those band's songs Ive never even attempted JUST from knowing how those guys operate.
I play in original bands but have still picked up quite a cover list over the years. Each new bass player "teaches" me new tricks, but that's a lot different from how much the first three I mentioned put a stamp on my style. That stamp is pretty obvious to people who pay attention to bass (so maybe one person every 3-4 shows :D), and I take it as a compliment when someone approaches me and says "Dude!, You play like XXXXXX!"
Picking Flea as a bass player to emulate is a solid choice! One tid bit I'll share though (and the point behind my rambling response)..... He is actually who "taught" me slap, and sure enough I'm now locked and stuck with his "incorrect" technique. Flea slaps thumb pointed down with contact point on his thumb knuckle. It works well, and once mastered will give you a VERY loud & bright slap. It will also forever deny you the double thumb technique if you lock into that slap position like I did. Capture his groove and what notes he likes to use for sure, but do your self a favor long term and look to guys like Wooton and Miller for proper hand positioning when you slap.
Great vid 👍 flea is always in Beast mode
I was literally just thinking of why sbl did not make a video about flea... Here it is... Uploaded 1 minute ago
CIA approved haha
Thank you for this one, your reading my Mind. I just got into slapping and Flea is just a real Master😊🙏
I'd love to see one of these with Chris Wolstenholme of Muse. Dive into his use of effects etc.
That sounds like Orion at the end beast mode clip there!
Also Anesthesia.
Always interesting to see folks break down something that has a lot to do with feeling and creation. Dissecting brilliance.
Flea es la razon por la cual me enamore del bajo, buen video gracias 👍🏻👍🏻
Totally loved that Star Licks DVD!
Always Love Your Beast Mode Content Man...Even Though Someone Was Responding Badly To Your Beast Mode Content...Keep It Up...I Growing Up With Your Channel ❤️❤️....
Great video Scott👍 Imho, „Salute to Kareem“ should definitely be listed here, too. Cheers!
Love Flea- probably the most widely known/heard bassist from the last 30 years. period. Also I remember I had that Louis Johnson Starlicks cassette- cool stuff!
Flea is a beast on bass!!
Might just be the best living bassist, his book is class too!
I did enjoy the first half of his book. Thanks for reminding me to finish it.
I love this series!Keep up the great work Scott!
Really great video! 👍 Thank you
Thanks for checking it out, glad you enjoyed it!
I'm 16 and learning bass guitar and Flea is one of my number 1 influences, he and Arctic Monkeys have captured my musical soul with their absolutely stunning basslines.
started at the same age! Keep it up. I'm 28 now Bass still my love
keep going man, if u want something more tech and modern check it out polyphia. check strokes with nikolai if u like the monkeys, and we got the gods marcus miller and victor wooten to learn until we die
Check out Victor Wooten.
OHHHH, the Arctic Monkeys are a great band. I like this solo bassist, Adam Bedrosian. His style is gorgeous.
Hey buddy ,I'm 32 and have been playing bass 8 months, 12 years on guitar. But be sure to check out the OG's right? Larry Graham, Louis Johnson, list goes on, and then yeah Vic Wooten and Marcus Miller. The song Detroit by Marcus Miller is amazing, great for learning slap and pop
Thanks for the lesson Scott :)
Love , love , love it
Hard to concentrate is by far my favourite bass line from RHCP.
Great video!!!
Yes, I'm old enough to remember Star Licks!! I actually played the Flea video for people who were not bass players, because he's so interesting and unique. The "interview" with River Phoenix was a bit out there to say the least!! Great video!
River Phoenix also died that same year. Sad
thanks for the lesson! nice froggy :)
SBL still kickin or should I say slappin! Even though I don’t watch regularly anymore, I appreciate the work 🙏
Amazing! ❤
I'm at this point and you helped greatly, thank you.
Correction flea always goes beast mode ! Loved the video ❤️
Man, I am in love with that Ken Smith! Dayum :)
A great musician and an all around great man.
Had that Flea instructional video on VHS( he went it with that envelope filter)... watched it like everyday. Lost my cab and a music man years ago. Just bought a fender today and will never get rid of my stuff again, for temporary things or enjoyment.
I dont think people hate on flea... probably your "by the book" musician snobs might hate. What I like about Flea... is he would agree that a bass player can play 2 notes... and HOW that musician plays those 2 notes is all that matters
Thank you! Great!
He's the reason why I play bass.
Les Claypool is the reason I play bass.
@@benp.320 Claypool too 🤘🤘🤘
Flea Is Such A Unique Musician…..
💗LOVE 💗
That lick from the '93 video with the wah pedal! So funky! Reminds me of the Toe Jam and Earl soundtrack!
I thought the same thing too! TJ&E had some funky, groovy music
Thanks for the wonderful video and lesson. My first thought when seeing the title was "When doesn't Flea go Beast Mode?"
Flea is literally hands down the best bassist ever, according to me
@Shlomo Shekelstein yes even him
I'm with you on this. Don't know Les didn't grow up listening to him and you Clearly said to you. Flea got me into actually playing Bass. I grew up on his action.
@@Capius1272 that's soo cool. I do play the bass and its an amazing instrument, i wish more ppl learn to play it too
There is another, a man who goes by the name of Davie504
That concert at Slane Castle is still fantastic!
Very nice 👍 thanks
He is a full time beast
I like your groovy glove. It reminds me of cold winters in England, and trying to play guitar with frozen hands.
He's wearing is because he has a medical condition
Reminds me of “Of Mice & Men”.
Lol
I use to have the VHS. It was awesome. There was a whole book of everything tabbed out. I wouldn't be the bassist I am today without. I wish I knew where that VHS went or at least the book.
He's a league of his own, for sure. The first time I watched him live it was not his bass playing skills that struck the audience though (at least initially)... He did the whole gig dressed in two things and two things only: A pair of shoes and his bass. After jumping around the first song - doing his magic with the strings - he walked up to the mic and mumbled something like: "I was very shy as a kid. Guess this is some kinda therapy for me". Then he wen't on to play like only he does the rest of the gig.
I had that Starlicks VHS. Such a strange conversation between River Pheonix and Flea.
Thanks for this! The first album’s still my favorite…True Men Don’t Kill Coyotes on MTV in ‘84 came out of nowhere, and changed my direction for good.
What’s up with the glove?
Super cool 😎
Love the string players of the RCHP - Flea and Frusciante
Starlicks rips uploaded to Google Video (that was a thing.. pre-youtube) formed a huge part of my initial music/guitar/bass education. Such nostalgia!
i own the Star Licks Flea tutorial on dvd and actually found the dod envelope filter pedal that Flea used in the tutorial. unfortunately lost the pedal after a gig somewhere in 2009.
Flea is constantly in a beast mode
Theres also a otherwordly solo that flea plays at the reading festival 2016, time stamp 29:57.
every bass player on the planet should listen to that masterpiece .
May the gods of music bless us all :)
Hi, Scott ! I'm a (french) drummer, not a bass player, but I love bass, of course. I've seen several of your videos but not all. Did you ever talk about Robert Trujillo in "Made it", from Infectious Grooves (Groove Family Cyco) ?? I love it !
Flea was born in beast mode, and that’s how he’ll go out
Lol Star Licks. I had the Star Licks Angus Young Style Cassette guitar leads tape when I was about 13 in the early 80s.
flea is one of a kind!
Wow! That Last clip Flea sounded like "Cliff!"
Young Flea looks like someone who looks like young Flea. Does anyone else get that feeling? Like he does look like himself but rather like someone who looks like him lol
Nope, not really but if like to have the pills your on lol.
nice video😍😍😍
Flea’s the reason I ordered a bass one night when I was stoned bc I decided I needed to do this.
4 years later, I’m still terrible but I can follow along, with tabs, at 50% speed 🤣
Fleas my idol!
There should be a love button
I love Flea!!!!!!