Billie Eilish - BIRDS OF A FEATHER (Bass Cover)

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  • Опубліковано 9 лют 2025
  • Here's some playing to this lovely song off Billie's album "Hit Me Hard and Soft"!
    Hope you like it, thanks for watching!
    Bass: Sterling by Music Man Short Scale Stingray
    Audio Interface: Focusrite Scarlett 2i2
    DAW: Ableton
    Patreon: / juliaplaysgroove
    IG: / juliaplaysgroove_official

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  • @och70
    @och70 7 місяців тому +1215

    11/10
    Bonus point awarded because the pick didn't fall off of her knee, even with the rhythmic bouncing.

  • @madleenja
    @madleenja 7 місяців тому +717

    Can some popstar please hire Julia? Put her talent to good use and let her elevate every song with her magical bass lines?? Please? ❤

    • @wsuvjosh
      @wsuvjosh 7 місяців тому +79

      If Dua Lipa brought Julia on tour I’d go just to see Julia 😂

    • @Gulatzo
      @Gulatzo 7 місяців тому +30

      @@wsuvjosh For real, her playing is the only reason I know of Billie Eilish / Dua Lipa songs

    • @arvincharles
      @arvincharles 5 місяців тому +18

      They'll just tell her to just play root notes and keep things simpler. As nice as this is, they'll want the vocals front and center.

    • @giomammina8965
      @giomammina8965 4 місяці тому

      ​@@wsuvjoshor billie

    • @ShutDFckOff
      @ShutDFckOff 3 місяці тому

      Well you know what happens when you are "IN" the music industry. You will get molested by the higher up Wolves in disguise. She is better off here.

  • @MJLake
    @MJLake 7 місяців тому +1683

    I'm a simple man. I see a new video from Julia, I click like.

    • @ile2038
      @ile2038 7 місяців тому +15

      Me you same braincell

    • @1000t_
      @1000t_ 7 місяців тому +5

      Same here

    • @SSD5string
      @SSD5string 7 місяців тому +3

      Yep!

    • @ryanbirabent-genone9219
      @ryanbirabent-genone9219 7 місяців тому +4

      100%

    • @japanlovesyou
      @japanlovesyou 7 місяців тому +3

      Haha, Julia is such a great bassist and chooses such a variety of songs, many I'd never listen to otherwise. And her bassing makes me enjoy them 9 times out of 10! Even when they are outside my normal wheelhouse

  • @tlingitraven8502
    @tlingitraven8502 7 місяців тому +216

    I started playing bass because of your beautiful performance. Now I’m one year and half into playing and I literally can’t stop. Thank you for introducing me to this wonderful instrument that brings me so much joy in my life.

  • @SmileyStarz
    @SmileyStarz 7 місяців тому +270

    Love the seamless alternation between plucking and picking - it truly elevates every section of the song!

  • @katjetson
    @katjetson 7 місяців тому +221

    You've made us all RESPECT the bass.

  • @Cfb8402
    @Cfb8402 7 місяців тому +374

    The way she enriches these songs and adds soul to them is beyond comparison, at least with an instrument. Usually it’s only an incredible voice that can accomplish this. If only more people actually loved music! And not just catchy beats and lyrics they like singing along to.

    • @8088I
      @8088I 7 місяців тому +7

      Definitely better with her
      buttery tones🎧👩🏼🦋💕!

    • @mandyshores1818
      @mandyshores1818 7 місяців тому +7

      This Is absolutely amazing

  • @TheAbuedith
    @TheAbuedith 7 місяців тому +125

    that silence at 1:36 is absolut gold. makes it 100 times better

    • @genesisgarcia1163
      @genesisgarcia1163 6 місяців тому +12

      Then that bouncing back high in 1:42 just gorgeous.

    • @schwagner
      @schwagner 5 місяців тому +9

      There's a very old saying in music: sometimes the most important notes are the ones you don't play

    • @creativefxbm
      @creativefxbm Місяць тому

      I played that part 5 times😂

  • @Myulls
    @Myulls 7 місяців тому +180

    Loving how you’re getting more melodic with these covers. Shows your deep knowledge of how to work the bass - impressive as always :-)

  • @ryanpierce9338
    @ryanpierce9338 7 місяців тому +90

    so glad I lived long enough to enjoy the "Julia Era" on YT.

  • @kylepage594
    @kylepage594 7 місяців тому +64

    You can tell that every note has been perfectly added in the arrangement with care. Julia is both a creative and musical genius.

  • @jasonhuffman9688
    @jasonhuffman9688 7 місяців тому +31

    I’ve been playing bass for 15 years and your style and technique is perfection. Love your videos.

  • @dhrubajeetkalita6436
    @dhrubajeetkalita6436 Місяць тому +7

    A standing ovation for her; she plays the bass guitar like it owes her money!

  • @dimas.gandhi
    @dimas.gandhi 5 місяців тому +7

    The only bass cover that make me watch until the end out of curiosity. Because her play keep getting cooler as the song goes, and there always be a nice little easter egg groove somewhere along the way

  • @jrisdr
    @jrisdr 7 місяців тому +93

    SUBLIME. Love the contrast. You played it hard and soft. You little genius.

  • @bladestormX
    @bladestormX 7 місяців тому +25

    It's incredible how well you play, it's just so smooth and groovy, every note exactly where it's supposed to be. Just an absolute pleasure to listen to.

  • @ninjalegend7894
    @ninjalegend7894 7 місяців тому +46

    Your ability to play bass just amazes me. I love your style.

  • @mateusleon
    @mateusleon 7 місяців тому +36

    Bass is simply the best. Your groove is sick! And those passages here (01:35) and here (02:35) are really satisfying and the 02:44 fill is amazing. Thanks for this.

    • @JodanKenshi47
      @JodanKenshi47 3 місяці тому +1

      Nailed it. That 02.44 run is so clean. Gorgeous

  • @stickster
    @stickster 7 місяців тому +11

    I just love how you listen to every part of the arrangement and production and figure out how to work little snippets of all of them into your parts. Brilliant work!

  • @nathanielsantos1698
    @nathanielsantos1698 7 місяців тому +20

    Her cover and the way she plucked that bass takes me to another world of music 🎶

  • @kennogawa6638
    @kennogawa6638 7 місяців тому +171

    Love the pick playing on the short scale. I hope you publish on your community page your gig schedule so fans can see you play live.

  • @sajaa.
    @sajaa. 7 місяців тому +4

    how beautiful, never thought this song could be any better than it already was. you added groove and nostalgia so perfectly

  • @alittlefun
    @alittlefun 7 місяців тому +10

    Upload from Julia, another smooth cover and the first time I’ve seen her use a pick. Beautifully done!!

  • @TheHopefulRebel
    @TheHopefulRebel 7 місяців тому +10

    I love how you play the silences in this one - and every note you do play is gorgeous!

  • @StephanMei
    @StephanMei 7 місяців тому +11

    Even the “simpler” one’s groove. Glad you’re still at it.

  • @mendenreese627
    @mendenreese627 7 місяців тому +5

    your instrumentation is so cool. i love how you start with the vocal melody, swap to the harmony, and then follow the hi hat. your creativity is so inspiring

  • @KiatHuang
    @KiatHuang 7 місяців тому +13

    Brilliantly soulful playing. I love the dynamics and groove. Well done Julia, again :)

  • @alexburijon
    @alexburijon 7 місяців тому +14

    HOW DO YOU DO IT EVERY TIME im constantly in awe. another banger from royalty herself

  • @eduardoduarte9706
    @eduardoduarte9706 7 місяців тому +16

    The bass lines Julia create make me like and wanna play this kind of modern music.

  • @danielnielel
    @danielnielel 7 місяців тому +11

    I never really heard Billie Eilish - I mean, probably some music on short videos and etc, but I'm truly amazed with this and it's a sign I'm gonna be obsessed with this artist for couple weeks

  • @BobBoican
    @BobBoican 7 місяців тому +6

    Did NOT realize I needed this combination, now I'm realizing so many songs on this record would sound great with your interpretation!

  • @Jaydo
    @Jaydo 7 місяців тому +6

    Hearing this, (quality but subtle instrumentation over simpler pop songs) finally made it click in my head exactly why I fell in love with with foreign pop music in the early 2000's, and why older stuff like City Pop is a big part of my current favorites.

  • @MJWinters
    @MJWinters 4 місяці тому +4

    ok that definitely hit me off guard. damn this is some sick playing + sick bassline + immersion. so this is what peak human performance and flow means

  • @lamwingsum9532
    @lamwingsum9532 7 місяців тому +9

    i love the matching blue hoodie to match the album theme, and the bassline is super duper groovy!
    love all your videos, they genuinely make my day and i have them on loop

  • @soapboxparishrecordings5287
    @soapboxparishrecordings5287 7 місяців тому +91

    “Laaaast Christmas, I gave you my heart but the very next day, you gave it away”

    • @shekinah8500
      @shekinah8500 7 місяців тому +2

      Lmao

    • @maku636
      @maku636 7 місяців тому +1

      😂

    • @MrBento12345
      @MrBento12345 7 місяців тому +2

      Exactly!! the song kind off similar with last Christmas when I played it over and over 😅 but I love it 😊

    • @soapboxparishrecordings5287
      @soapboxparishrecordings5287 7 місяців тому +8

      @@MrBento12345 leona lewis bleeding love melody, last xmas chords and the english proverb "Birds of a feather flock together" make up this song. its good cos its 3 other well known things

    • @AiBernadas
      @AiBernadas 7 місяців тому +1

      Hahaha 😂

  • @ZeEingozuBa
    @ZeEingozuBa 7 місяців тому +3

    Any new one video from Julia is....pleasure guaranteed.
    Congrats Julia for your wonderful playing skills.

  • @ryanbirabent-genone9219
    @ryanbirabent-genone9219 7 місяців тому +33

    It’s a joy to witness your joy when you play bass.

  • @sanakan00
    @sanakan00 7 місяців тому +4

    you're literally my inspo for picking up a bass, thank you everyday for shredding this instrument !

  • @dracuul78
    @dracuul78 7 місяців тому +7

    So many different techniques, played so perfectly, in such an amazing groove... You're one of my examples of how I'd love to play one day...

  • @mishalah3361
    @mishalah3361 7 місяців тому +31

    She is a real genius.I can listen to her all day.❤

    • @teetreadwell9290
      @teetreadwell9290 7 місяців тому +1

      Genius is an understatement! ❤❤😊

  • @smilynohn
    @smilynohn 7 місяців тому +7

    oooh this is my favorite song from the album! so glad you chose to play this one!

  • @theysawus
    @theysawus 7 місяців тому +4

    once in a while i find a gem that is on constant loop; this is amazing !!

  • @steverodriguez9041
    @steverodriguez9041 5 місяців тому +11

    Julia, your version is the only version of this song I listen to. It is too depressing but your bass line gives it life...

  • @jmrvr64
    @jmrvr64 7 місяців тому +9

    first time I listen to a Billie Eilish song actually. well Julia can make me appreciate any artist...

  • @shugemery
    @shugemery 7 місяців тому +14

    Talented bass player. you are Julia. No alluring looks to the camera...just amazing bass interpretation. Easy to see how you feel it.

  • @aprilliang02
    @aprilliang02 7 місяців тому +3

    you never fail to amaze me❤ was literally listening to this song when your notification came up! didn’t think i could like the song more but u proved me wrong! so talented:)

  • @pootsfromuranus
    @pootsfromuranus 6 місяців тому +4

    Julia has this unique ability to make me way into songs that I would otherwise not be into at all because she makes them so damn groovy. Keep slaying Julia, you're amazing!

  • @McRState
    @McRState Місяць тому +2

    I was not expecting this bass to sing. Thank you, you've made my night. Amazing.

  • @b.m.8513
    @b.m.8513 7 місяців тому +10

    So much the yes, I just love your playing style. As I've said before, you're such a pleasure to watch and listen to, stellar playing as always, so clean. Every note you play hits so perfectly, thank you for sharing 🤘🏻❤

  • @charlieholden88
    @charlieholden88 5 місяців тому +5

    I love it when someone's personality shines when they play. ❤ well done, Julia

  • @johnrolandtorrento
    @johnrolandtorrento 7 місяців тому +4

    The tingling sensation is killing me! So effing good Julia!

  • @pierretitz1650
    @pierretitz1650 6 місяців тому +4

    More than an amazing bass player, a great musician… thanks for emotion you give us Julia… and never stop playing !

  • @kbandit44
    @kbandit44 6 місяців тому +5

    I've been watching this every day for a month now.

  • @Ky6Stringer
    @Ky6Stringer 7 місяців тому +4

    One of the few channels worthy of a "like" before even viewing the content.

  • @ferreira25101
    @ferreira25101 7 місяців тому +8

    I've been following covers by many unknown and amateur musicians for many years, but I've never seen anyone play the bass the way you play, an incredibly competent method, rhythmic riffs, I've rarely seen such perfection, a new way of playing the double bass. Excited congratulations, directly from Brazil...👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷

  • @mich_writes_fiction
    @mich_writes_fiction 3 місяці тому +1

    Sooo good!!! Love it! 🙌👏

  • @JosueGalvan36
    @JosueGalvan36 7 місяців тому +7

    This song been on repeat, and was def not a song I thought Julia would cover, but damn am I glad she did. Keep it up!!🫶🏼

  • @isloupe
    @isloupe 21 день тому +1

    Some feelings just can't be expressed with words and this is exactly where the BASS kicks in.

  • @HorseSenseNM
    @HorseSenseNM 7 місяців тому +7

    Thank you for sharing your gift with us and thank you for the inspiration. You are a big reason why I finally picked up the bass.

  • @NagaMota96
    @NagaMota96 3 місяці тому +3

    No over the top makeup, no dress-up just Bass!
    Love it!👏👏

  • @lukekrier8087
    @lukekrier8087 7 місяців тому +6

    That was beautiful!! LOVE the way you used finger style and picking! Absolute 100% Groove!!!

  • @natropie900
    @natropie900 7 місяців тому +9

    My favourite bass shredder and forbidden technique. Sweet!

  • @stapizo
    @stapizo 7 місяців тому +16

    Everytime I pick up my bass i'm like "i'm a pretty good player !" then i watch Julia play and i'm like "ok no, that's a GOOD bass player. Miles ahead of me." But i love it ! :)

  • @Frankisoul
    @Frankisoul 3 місяці тому +2

    The feel is top tier 🔥

  • @benjisandk
    @benjisandk 7 місяців тому +8

    Wow! Great playing! Great groove and basslines. Love the tone you get with the pick! 🎉

  • @adkywun
    @adkywun 6 місяців тому +1

    Excellent Playing

  • @cczizou
    @cczizou 7 місяців тому +17

    Julia has that rare virtuoso quality and can still let the song breathe. Love this one!

  • @mantheshowesgreatt1810
    @mantheshowesgreatt1810 6 місяців тому +1

    Am I the only one mesmerized by Julia’s ever changing facial expressions that are in sync with each section of the song??

  • @kacarawr
    @kacarawr 7 місяців тому +6

    My favorite bassist did it again! I love you!

  • @trishaang232
    @trishaang232 6 місяців тому +1

    FINALLYYYY AAAHHHHHH once julia covers a song, you know it's gameover for the original bass track

  • @bari1348
    @bari1348 6 місяців тому +3

    So dang melodic! Almost every song is better with a Julia bass line.

  • @mumblbeebee6546
    @mumblbeebee6546 7 місяців тому +2

    I am so used to seeing (hearing!) you play super tight and beautifully thought-out bass lines, but that sort of numbs the receptors… you are adding layers of ideas and skills, getting better all the time, so amazing! A real pleasure to listen to, and great mix of techniques, all in the service of upgrading this song!

  • @bixby451
    @bixby451 7 місяців тому +4

    I’m obsessed with this song and now Julia makes a cover, so blessed ❤

  • @urbanyeti-nw8261
    @urbanyeti-nw8261 7 місяців тому +3

    Always. So. Good. Thank you SO MUCH for sharing, as always. This will be another that gets multiple viewings, so many nice touches.

  • @clemenslangenberger4791
    @clemenslangenberger4791 7 місяців тому +8

    Wow! So smooth and melodic. Very impressive playing!

  • @justmemyself2333
    @justmemyself2333 7 місяців тому +2

    i love how bass covers and covers in general make me experience songs like for the first time it's so amazing

  • @correametal
    @correametal 7 місяців тому +4

    Another amazing performance and bass arrangement Julia. You are great!!! Thank you for sharing your talent and beauty!

  • @marcellosicoli3465
    @marcellosicoli3465 5 місяців тому +3

    This was an absolute joy to listen to....well done Julia! Your playing enhanced the song tremendously for me!

  • @mirbuf
    @mirbuf 7 місяців тому +4

    Me smiling peacefully everytime I see Julia's notification bell and enjoying her new video! What a nice day!

  • @desireecotto5640
    @desireecotto5640 7 місяців тому +4

    This may be the best thing I have ever seen.

  • @drewlewis9412
    @drewlewis9412 4 місяці тому +3

    This song is so fun to play. Great job!

  • @raliaga
    @raliaga 7 місяців тому +1

    The way you manage to stay true to the original tune's spirit while elevating it through your bass lines never ceases to amaze me 💗, thank you so much for sharing your love for music and all your amazing work!

  • @verdean11
    @verdean11 7 місяців тому +7

    For some reason the more prominent bass made me realise this sounds like that song from the Hercules soundtrack. Lovely.

  • @jaydubs6745
    @jaydubs6745 7 місяців тому +1

    After a very tough day, I watched this video and the sound of you playing this just made me feel so much better and I felt like crying from happiness. Thank you so much Julia

  • @thecatofnineswords
    @thecatofnineswords 7 місяців тому +20

    The soft section at 2:05 was masterful. Inside a truly wonderful and well matched line to Billie's melodic singing.
    I had tears.

  • @natizerai
    @natizerai 4 місяці тому +2

    I'm blown away, that was amazing.

  • @yoshiyakusamura7405
    @yoshiyakusamura7405 4 місяці тому +4

    What a magical tone. Simply amazing.

  • @ajsctech8249
    @ajsctech8249 2 місяці тому +1

    She plays this with so much feel deep feeling.she cleary loves this song and it shows.

  • @Lightning72able
    @Lightning72able 7 місяців тому +37

    Only Julia can get me to listen to a Billie Eilish song.

    • @AFKaayy
      @AFKaayy 7 місяців тому +15

      hopefully this gets you to listen to more of her music because she is a very talented artist :)

  • @musicvideos979
    @musicvideos979 Місяць тому

    i love how Julia appreciate every single chord she's the best..i can't live without her bass covers anymore...all the love from brazil

  • @pinsandneedlesyt7379
    @pinsandneedlesyt7379 7 місяців тому +3

    I have never heard that song before, but I am going to now! Loving the bass! Absolutely beautiful you let the music move threw you! Love it adding to favourites :)

  • @reptili4
    @reptili4 7 місяців тому +2

    Julia😭😭😭❤️❤️❤️ I'm so happy you covered a song from this record. It's a beautiful album and you simply make things better. Can't wait to get home and listen to this over and over and over!!
    Thank you❤ im so happy rn!!!

  • @stunman1000
    @stunman1000 6 місяців тому +3

    As a singer of many years who’ve played with many great bass players I love this song and that’s a lovely feel and sounds great 😊

  • @charlesblanchette9171
    @charlesblanchette9171 7 місяців тому +2

    I think I just found my new favorite UA-cam channel, thank you Julia!

  • @JohnMarkVencerJao
    @JohnMarkVencerJao 7 місяців тому +4

    You always make the most amazing bass lines. Shout out from the Philippines.

  • @princewei
    @princewei 4 місяці тому +1

    A true musician.
    You can do so much more but instead you always make choices that fit the best.

  • @Leiverage
    @Leiverage 7 місяців тому +3

    Just wow! Love this! Great track but that bass line is outstanding! Truly awesome skills. Well done.

  • @andimulder67
    @andimulder67 4 місяці тому +2

    So heartwarming . This song sounds so much better with your bass play❤🤍

  • @zoededominicismusso9117
    @zoededominicismusso9117 7 місяців тому +5

    it's the first time i see a video of you and OH MY GOD, the best bass i've ever heard in my life! greetings from argentina❤

  • @jonperkins7598
    @jonperkins7598 2 місяці тому +1

    chills everytime i watch one of your covers. kudos and thank you