Talking Heads - Psycho Killer (bass cover with tabs in video)

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  • Опубліковано 10 лип 2018
  • Words and Music by David Byrne, Chris Frantz and Tina Weymouth
    Backing track is synced to 123 bpm.
    Software - Cubase 7.5, Guitar Pro 6
    Bass - Vintage Maple Board Reissued VJ74NAT
    Strings - EBS Titanium Nickel Strings
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 280

  • @bassplayer8252
    @bassplayer8252 3 роки тому +1106

    I like how he stares into my soul before playing

    • @RebeccaDawn
      @RebeccaDawn 3 роки тому +11

      Totally!

    • @briantyson7744
      @briantyson7744 2 роки тому +19

      If there were more cool people in this veil of tears your comment would have a hundred million 'likes' and this instructional video would have a billion views because there would be 500 million bass players and a billion people who would dig the shit out of the fucking subtle brilliance of your post.
      And 8 billion people who have loved this song since it came out in '77.

    • @TheElrocker
      @TheElrocker 2 роки тому +2

      😱

    • @saltee7
      @saltee7 2 роки тому +16

      I think it needs a little more staring so it’s a 9/10. Stare at the camera for one more minute before you start the song lol

    • @MurraysMethods
      @MurraysMethods 2 роки тому +6

      The stare at the end.

  • @erichancock4618
    @erichancock4618 9 місяців тому +35

    Tina Weymouth learned bass just to play for Talking Heads. So underrated. Great tutorial! Going to play it right now!

  • @johncadden202
    @johncadden202 2 роки тому +212

    Just got my first bass. This is the song I wanted to learn right away. Cheers.

    • @fivestring65ify
      @fivestring65ify 2 роки тому +27

      The ending is tricky. The bridge is too. It's a very fun song to play. When you master it, you will be a much better bass player. Good luck. This video will help you immensely.

    • @jimcady9309
      @jimcady9309 Рік тому +2

      @@fivestring65ify ending is especially tricky with a pick! It would be easy peasy if played like Harry does with his fingers. (But it's more authentic with a pick).

  • @EvanVincent.
    @EvanVincent. 5 років тому +180

    I ran this one at 75% just to memorize the song. Then ran it again at 100%. Well Done! Great channel. I was able to learn this song really quick.

    • @Petroula1959
      @Petroula1959 4 роки тому +2

      I use a Slowdowner app. Very helpfull for learning.

    • @ronniemwagner
      @ronniemwagner 2 роки тому

      wait how!!?

    • @EvanVincent.
      @EvanVincent. 2 роки тому +1

      @@ronniemwagner it's built into UA-cam

    • @ronniemwagner
      @ronniemwagner 2 роки тому +3

      @@EvanVincent. omg thank you! How did I not know this! Amazing

    • @BenD_Bass
      @BenD_Bass Рік тому +1

      this is how i learned Dean Town, but i started at like 25% and it took a long time lol

  • @rethgates1802
    @rethgates1802 4 роки тому +22

    The bass line in this song is like a flirtatious ness, excellent cover.

  • @spicydoge3847
    @spicydoge3847 Рік тому +34

    Not overly complex tabs, but the burn in the fretting hand is real (at least for me) xD Great video

  • @artuyano1709
    @artuyano1709 3 роки тому +10

    This is my first song i have ever started to learn and im loving it so far

  • @gogorecords89
    @gogorecords89 4 роки тому +4

    I wanna go back in time and learn this bassline as a teenager beginner bassist again. So much pleasure.

  • @purplebass6834
    @purplebass6834 6 років тому +118

    Brilliant cover/lesson. Your channel is becoming a great learning resource-Thank you.

    • @HarryMusicStuff
      @HarryMusicStuff  6 років тому +21

      Thank you, Purple Bass. Your comment is very motivating :-). I am glad that my videos are useful.

    • @pinoshoe1964
      @pinoshoe1964 5 років тому +4

      Cheers for that young man , well happy to learn this. Keep up the good work ! ✌🏻😎👌🏻

  • @vtsnowrider
    @vtsnowrider 5 років тому +816

    Tina Weymouth is the most underestimated bassist. Her lines seem easy until.....

    • @HarryMusicStuff
      @HarryMusicStuff  5 років тому +184

      The bass line is genious! You mean until that outro? :-D I hated that part when I was recording this video.

    • @jameswhoneedstoknow5148
      @jameswhoneedstoknow5148 5 років тому +17

      Her and bill Wyman

    • @brassamonte
      @brassamonte 5 років тому +26

      Tina Weymouth is one of the the best bass player ever.

    • @maahrooreekee4295
      @maahrooreekee4295 4 роки тому +61

      the thing about the bassline in this isn't complexity, just how it fits in with everything

    • @hfuchs5609
      @hfuchs5609 4 роки тому +35

      i think it doesn't matter wether a bass line is easy, some of the greatest that come to my mind just now are rather on the easy side when i think about it. This si a perfect example, the bass part just fits the song and the song wouldnt be that good if it had a more complex bassline with a more sophisticated rythm etc - its genious comes from the "easy" but on point groove

  • @sagittated
    @sagittated Рік тому +1

    Thanks so much. The way you compose your screen space with the tabs running next to your fretting made this really entrancing. Great sound you achieved as well. 🤟

  • @chrisbarnette7137
    @chrisbarnette7137 Рік тому +4

    Very smooth and wonderful playing on such an iconic song.

  • @auroraretanabermudez2739
    @auroraretanabermudez2739 5 років тому +227

    He seems very tense and nervous at the beginning, almost as if he can't relax...

    • @HarryMusicStuff
      @HarryMusicStuff  5 років тому +67

      I had spasm during this song for some reason. And sice it was done in about 10-20 takes I was kinda nervous each time if I'll be able to finish it. It's getting better with spams now. I just have a guitarist's hands... not used to a bigger fretboard :-).

    • @auroraretanabermudez2739
      @auroraretanabermudez2739 5 років тому +47

      Happy to know you're getting better, I was just making a silly reference joke about the song haha, I'm sorry if that made you feel bad, either way that's an amazing video, I revisit it every once in a while, and your playing is very good as well, much love to you and hope the channel grows a lot!

    • @HarryMusicStuff
      @HarryMusicStuff  5 років тому +38

      Oh I got it now! :-D :-D Thank you so much for your nice comment and your support :-). I am already thrilled how many people subscribed. :-)

    • @jacobdavis2931
      @jacobdavis2931 4 роки тому +6

      I dunno man, I think might be one of the youtube conspiracies where someone is forced to make videos. Except, of course, funky bass lines instead.

    • @wetpants96
      @wetpants96 2 роки тому +7

      Maybe he couldn't sleep last night cause his bed was on fire...

  • @AngelGarcia-il5ox
    @AngelGarcia-il5ox 4 роки тому +15

    El cover más esperado por toda latinoamerica unida

  • @danadane2501
    @danadane2501 2 роки тому

    Got everything down . Especially the muting with the right hand fingers. Alot of players miss that detail . Best rendition on youtube I've seen.

  • @barondavis5692
    @barondavis5692 Рік тому

    Thanks for putting the time and effort into doing this. Can’t wait to dive in.

  • @joshosborn35
    @joshosborn35 5 місяців тому +2

    the best bass cover I seen on UA-cam.

  • @CillBlintonOfficial
    @CillBlintonOfficial Рік тому +3

    Your technique is so clean!

  • @sidthesciencekid6213
    @sidthesciencekid6213 Рік тому +2

    thank you so much for adding the regular notes in too!! i play upright bass and have been trying to learn it but all i could find were bass guitar tabs so thank you!

  • @mikeburkhart9636
    @mikeburkhart9636 Рік тому +2

    Harry, thank you for all your videos. I've learned songs from you. Smile more often, you look like your not sure. Great job Harry.

  • @pl5bnsf
    @pl5bnsf 4 роки тому +7

    I really enjoy this presentation of the bass line. The Stop Making Sense concert video version of this song is not my favorite version because it greatly (completely?) downplays the bass. That concert is fantastic, a classic, I watch it over and over....yet I'd rather listen to this version and this presentation of Psycho Killer. Thanks for such a good video. I'm now an 'old guy' who spent waaay too much of my life not appreciating the bass playing on songs. So many wasted years of not realizing how much bass guitar does for music.

    • @AnthonyDavid59
      @AnthonyDavid59 2 роки тому

      As an 'old guy' I agree. Having just taken up bass, I am now re-enjoying music at a whole new level. Following JPJ's lines in Stairway to Heaven for the first time!

  • @derekbarlas8092
    @derekbarlas8092 4 роки тому

    Excellent video - concise and to the point. Thanks.

  • @jamiephillips1786
    @jamiephillips1786 4 роки тому +2

    Hey harry. Jamie from New Zealand. Thank you for your awesome easy bass breakdowns. Brought a bass just before lockdown and can play fairly well (ish) thanks to you. Cheers bro !!

  • @canamrugby
    @canamrugby 2 роки тому +1

    Great stuff! Love the notation and tabs!

  • @Logan-dl2ce
    @Logan-dl2ce 5 років тому +7

    Hey I really appreciate your channel dude. I've been learning a lot of cool baselines thanks to you.
    Keep up the good work! Sexy bass btw.

  • @luiscervantes9622
    @luiscervantes9622 5 років тому +2

    I loved it. Thanks for your time in doing this.

    • @HarryMusicStuff
      @HarryMusicStuff  5 років тому

      Thank you so much Luis! :-) I'm glad it helped

  • @BlakEnergy
    @BlakEnergy 4 роки тому +10

    That was fantastic.MUSIC to my ears.

    • @BlakEnergy
      @BlakEnergy 3 роки тому +5

      Don't know why so hostile but fuck you too sir

    • @Herobrine21777
      @Herobrine21777 3 роки тому

      @C o k e yeah no shit, that was the joke

    • @Herobrine21777
      @Herobrine21777 3 роки тому

      @C o k e ok

  • @roxyc4438
    @roxyc4438 Рік тому

    Great work! Love this song, and your bass playing! :) Glad I found you! :)

  • @John-cw6yr
    @John-cw6yr 4 роки тому

    Your the best bass teacher on you tube thanks

  • @moejama64
    @moejama64 Рік тому +3

    at 2:36 you are supposed to play 4-2-0 on the D string and 0 on the A string, then move it down one string for the higher part.

  • @dan_off6484
    @dan_off6484 5 років тому +13

    Estamos com saudades dos seus vídeos, já faz um mês que não tem conteúdo novo no canal. Aqui do Brasil. Parabéns pelo trabalho 👏🏻👏🏻

  • @christianjensen3182
    @christianjensen3182 3 роки тому

    Wow! real music staff and notes, subscribed.

  • @greazy4433
    @greazy4433 5 років тому +1

    This is so useful! I really do appreciate the video.

    • @HarryMusicStuff
      @HarryMusicStuff  5 років тому +1

      Thank you so much for your nice comment, Martin! :)

  • @jackperez314
    @jackperez314 11 місяців тому

    That was good. Well played. You did the Talking Heads justice. 👍

  • @jennaellis4830
    @jennaellis4830 5 років тому +16

    The way you set this up is awsome I was able to learn the song super quick!

    • @HarryMusicStuff
      @HarryMusicStuff  5 років тому +2

      Thank you so much, Jenna ☺ I'm glad it works for you. I based it on my experience with learning new stuff.

    • @alexeipotter
      @alexeipotter 4 роки тому

      I agree i only heard the song once then went to look for for tabs and stumbled upon this and it was very quick to learn off! This is a very good and practical way to learn by watching someone else play it, i was able to get the rhythm and timing right and the played along.

  • @RebeccaDawn
    @RebeccaDawn 3 роки тому

    Your videos are amazing, thank you so much!

  • @bitte1-bit30
    @bitte1-bit30 3 роки тому

    Simply & Tricky

  • @isabellaf7818
    @isabellaf7818 2 роки тому

    That outro!!! props!

  • @ZPX945
    @ZPX945 4 роки тому +6

    Well done. I finally learned the ending :-)

  • @vtsnowrider
    @vtsnowrider 5 років тому +6

    I watch a bunch of bass tab channels. And HolY SmokeS you are fantastic. Such precision. I'm going to learn a ton from you!

    • @HarryMusicStuff
      @HarryMusicStuff  5 років тому +1

      Thank you so much EADG! :-) :-) Your comment made my day! This kind of comments keeps me motivated to do more songs. Thank you and I hope my channel will be as useful to you as possible. :)

  • @minetube92
    @minetube92 4 роки тому +4

    Sensacional! Obrigada por compartilhar 👏🏾

  • @donniemeyer
    @donniemeyer 5 років тому +2

    This is awesome! I can finally play this with your help! Thank you

    • @HarryMusicStuff
      @HarryMusicStuff  5 років тому +1

      Thanks Don! Awesome bass line isn't it?

    • @user-dl4gl7zy6i
      @user-dl4gl7zy6i 2 роки тому

      @@HarryMusicStuff yesss :D seems so fun to play,after i get home from school tomorrow i'm gonna learn it!!:)

  • @mailfromChrisMiller
    @mailfromChrisMiller 2 роки тому

    Nicely done. Thank-you

  • @jessicagray3343
    @jessicagray3343 Рік тому

    learning this song in my music class, one of my first times getting to play bass and this video is so helpful, i get getting lost trying to read the music myself as i dont listen to this song much. currently playing on x.75 just to get a hang of it all

  • @pottingsoil
    @pottingsoil 4 роки тому

    Incredible, thanks, man!

  • @danilorobertogianatazio6732
    @danilorobertogianatazio6732 5 років тому +2

    vc toca muito bem..parabéns

  • @natedawg3855
    @natedawg3855 2 роки тому

    Awesome job! Good song!

  • @ralphegouy2780
    @ralphegouy2780 5 років тому +2

    Thank you very much !!! I love your cover !!!!

  • @marktedder9725
    @marktedder9725 4 роки тому

    Great. Many thanks for this.

  • @koalasbooks2496
    @koalasbooks2496 5 років тому

    Great video and a big help!!

  • @balmoraltowers
    @balmoraltowers Рік тому

    Good job, Enjoyed very much 😊

  • @Ogma3bandcamp
    @Ogma3bandcamp 5 років тому +1

    Nice one. Nailed it!

  • @rosoaressilva8400
    @rosoaressilva8400 4 роки тому +3

    Muito bom 👏👏 obrigada pela aula🇧🇷

  • @BobeirasaGaming
    @BobeirasaGaming Рік тому

    Hey Harry, thanks for doing this! :)

  • @cpeano
    @cpeano 3 роки тому

    excellent performance !!!

  • @javiermayoral3417
    @javiermayoral3417 2 роки тому

    Fantástico Harry !!!

  • @andyguitplay
    @andyguitplay Рік тому

    Very good!!!

  • @Pedro-by9ff
    @Pedro-by9ff 5 років тому +2

    Awesome, congrats

  • @Mrtboito
    @Mrtboito 5 років тому +5

    Esse final me mata !!! ;-;
    Parabéns pelo talento e pela disponibilidade de ensinar!

  • @Bastian_Zugnappen33
    @Bastian_Zugnappen33 4 роки тому

    Very cool!!!

  • @bernardomachado4362
    @bernardomachado4362 5 років тому +2

    Thanks!! Very good!!!

  • @cassandraomara4043
    @cassandraomara4043 4 роки тому +1

    I love this cover and tab! Thanks heaps your channel rocks

  • @juliten
    @juliten 5 років тому +5

    Awesome! I loved the cover and how you teach it. Really simple. I'll try it now! Greetings from Argentina

    • @HarryMusicStuff
      @HarryMusicStuff  5 років тому +1

      Thank you very much Julio! Enjoy playing it :).

  • @emilyperez8172
    @emilyperez8172 3 роки тому

    That sigh of accomplishment at the end AHH HAA

  • @racefaceec90
    @racefaceec90 4 роки тому

    thanks a lot for this lesson 😀 👍

  • @MrEliaspalacios6
    @MrEliaspalacios6 4 роки тому

    Thank you so much

  • @robin-wy3hq
    @robin-wy3hq 3 роки тому +1

    the ending is so hard for me. not because of the tab or anything but having to do it that repetitive for that long lol it's still fun though and i appreciate this video !

  • @smgri
    @smgri 2 роки тому

    Nice job !

  • @aledotino
    @aledotino 5 років тому +2

    Muchas gracias! Thank you very much!

    • @HarryMusicStuff
      @HarryMusicStuff  5 років тому +1

      ¡Gracias por el buen comentario! Thank you for your nice comment! :-) :-)

  • @fredpearson5204
    @fredpearson5204 5 років тому +2

    Well done. As usual.

    • @HarryMusicStuff
      @HarryMusicStuff  5 років тому +1

      Thank you very much, Fred! :-)

    • @fredpearson5204
      @fredpearson5204 5 років тому

      @@HarryMusicStuff, you're welcome. I'm a beginner bass player and your videos are really very helpful.

  • @fivestring65ify
    @fivestring65ify 2 роки тому

    Man if you get any more excited, your head is going to explode. Just kidding. Great bass cover. I've been working out with this one recently. This is a very fun bass line to play. Tina is a great bass player. I'm now subscribed.

  • @jediprestes
    @jediprestes Рік тому

    Muito bom!!! Parabéns

  • @tablanote7184
    @tablanote7184 2 роки тому

    The 1980 years, what a good time for me. I love it. Thank you for the good job. Tablannote Vision A5 A5 A5 A5, A5 A5 A5 E G3 ......and so it goes EmaB

  • @sk_lxr2920
    @sk_lxr2920 5 місяців тому

    this song is a whole workout. screw the spider excercise, holy shit.

  • @ivanarroyogranda
    @ivanarroyogranda 2 роки тому

    hahahaha your face at the end! Great man I love you!

  • @Fouris-vi7gw
    @Fouris-vi7gw 5 років тому +2

    Você é incrível!

  • @cossie118bmk
    @cossie118bmk Рік тому

    awesome 👍👍

  • @Deviltriggerfounder
    @Deviltriggerfounder 5 років тому

    Nice sound.

  • @sinjin88
    @sinjin88 3 роки тому

    Tina is a bass GOD!!!

  • @markbass354
    @markbass354 2 роки тому

    COOL SONG I LIKE IT
    THANKS MISTER

  • @tittlemanscrest420
    @tittlemanscrest420 4 роки тому +2

    i love the sigh of relief after the outro riff xD

  • @facundogonzalez1065
    @facundogonzalez1065 4 роки тому

    Great!

  • @evolutionpsico
    @evolutionpsico Рік тому +3

    My fingers and abilities say "goodbye" starting 2:21 :D

    • @bedroxzbass4706
      @bedroxzbass4706 Рік тому +1

      How's it going? Also if you haven't done it yet, you can move your whole hand Instead of stretching your fingers

  • @dildonicplague
    @dildonicplague 4 роки тому +1

    Now that's a bass bridge saddle holy shit

  • @jacobprzybylski5755
    @jacobprzybylski5755 3 роки тому +2

    I,m learning this and my fingers hurt so much but this is my dream and pain it temporary

  • @fernandocabral9234
    @fernandocabral9234 3 роки тому

    Thanks!

  • @damodrummer1
    @damodrummer1 5 років тому +3

    Thank you :-)

  • @vtsnowrider
    @vtsnowrider 5 років тому +2

    I’m gonna have to learn that outro at half speed!

  • @Oceanofnight
    @Oceanofnight 3 роки тому

    Allah razı olsun Abla (God bless you sister)

  • @jabberwock099
    @jabberwock099 2 роки тому +1

    Great job as usual man. Please do "This Must Be The Place".

  • @HombreAlterado
    @HombreAlterado 2 роки тому

    Muy linda gracias

  • @stevenrockmero3279
    @stevenrockmero3279 5 років тому +4

    GOOD COVER ..I

  • @harutobibot276
    @harutobibot276 5 років тому +105

    V:; conocí esta cancion por te lo resumo, y ahora deseo hacer un cover v:;

  • @joseocegueda286
    @joseocegueda286 4 роки тому

    *EPIC*

  • @veronica.1656
    @veronica.1656 Рік тому +1

    ay esta fue la primera canción q me aprendí T__T 💓

  • @mharclerode
    @mharclerode 4 роки тому +2

    Cool- Tina actually plays the open A-string for the main riff, but either works.

    • @MrBluizmt
      @MrBluizmt 3 роки тому

      I saw a live video and she really plays an open A-string. But for me, the studio version sounds a lot like the 5th fret on E string.

  • @lolaema5077
    @lolaema5077 4 роки тому

    gracias capo

  • @kachaichau2358
    @kachaichau2358 3 роки тому +1

    great cover (extra note at the end of the chorus phrase and the ending part sounds better played with an open a string)

  • @matheus-nr9ke
    @matheus-nr9ke 2 роки тому +1

    my guitar strings broke and while I don't have money to buy others I'm studying bass. it's much easier and fun, i'm really enjoying it

  • @Deadleg
    @Deadleg 3 роки тому

    Killer I'm a novice, thanks so much.