Vital Signs Bass Cover HD
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- Опубліковано 29 вер 2024
- Oh boy! Another big anniversary today. Moving Pictures was released on this date in 1981 which makes it 36 years old. The NYC radio station, 102.7 WNEW FM, played the album in it’s entirety before it was released. I had it going on our little Panasonic stereo and every portable radio we had in the apartment…sort of a poor man’s surround sound. I remember it like it was yesterday. Amazing.
Well, here’s my re-do of the closing track off that album, Vital Signs. I’m playing the Mid-70’s Guild B-301 with the Babicz 3 Point Replacement Bridge and the Near-Zero Mod Thump-Rest. I’m a big fan of Tim’s stuff at Zero-Mod.
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And again, if you can possibly manage the time, please check out my friend, Joe Cruz’s “Tribute to Neil Peart and Rush”. I think he did a great job.
• A Tribute to Neil Pear...
Fun fact - a virtual friend of mine actually made a few “best of” clips of me, from my videos. He even made me a cool new logo/avatar to go with it. Perhaps I’ll post one in the near future, but in the meantime, please enjoy Joe's.
Absolutely fantastic bass riff, one of Rush's hidden gems, overshadowed by the big hits on that album. Great playing, as usual. I feel like a broke record writing that on your channel all the time but it's true.
True. Thank you very much.
I played the intro to this on the radio one night and people started calling in..."hey man, I haven't heard that song in years!"
One of my favorites
Such a great tune and you nailed it, as usual, Troy! And thanks for the shout out on my video. Very much appreciated!
Thanks Joe. It was my pleasure.
This is far better than listening to the album, or trying to watch Geddy Lee to figure it out. Actually, I'm not going to try to learn this one, but I am going to sit right here, drink a beer, eat some popcorn and enjoy the show. :)
Thanks for the kind words.
Great cover of a difficult bass part
Thank you.
Another gem, Troy. The Guild really sounds great on this. I was thinking Geddy used a flanger and a bit of chorus on the solo section. I put a Babcicz bridge on my other, non-4001 bass and it made a huge difference. Thanks for this one, a great song.
Thanks. I like the way the Guilds sound as well and enjoy the extra adjustability I get from the Babicz bridges as opposed to the old 3 pointers.
One of the many songs of those years that established Geddy as a bass monster!
Yes, one of many.
Cool cover, a real finger exercise! I checked out those Zero-Mod thumb rests, nice idea but 38.00 for one is really high. Simple piece of plastic. I'll make one.
Thanks a lot. I think I've bought 5 or 6 Zero-Mods and like what they do, so I've never given the price a second thought.
I have never seen anyone able to replicate Geddy's bass so perfectly. Keep up the good work man! :D
Thanks a lot.
Wow. That Guild fits right in with the tonality of the entire Moving Pictures album. Vital Signs was always a favorite of mine off that record and I always been intrigued with how fluid and bouncy Geddy's Jazz bass sounded on that particular song when compared to the other songs on Moving Pictures where the Jazz bass was used.
I agree.
geddy used the fender jazz in the video you should have too troy lol
Hi Troy. Because of the frequency of your posts, one could easily get the impression that you don't spend much time rehearsing a particular number, and yet you seem to absolutely nail them each time. This time with chords too. WOW, impressive stuff.
I reiterate, I wish you lived in England and wanted to be in a band. Top man.
Regards Mark in the Uk
Actually, I spend a lot longer than I care to admit with each song before I'll even consider sitting down in front of the camera. I try to get each song to the point where I no longer need to think about playing it...to a point where my fingers just move on their own. And even when I do get the song to that point, it all goes out the window when I hit "record". At that point, I try to stay focused on where I am in the song, not where I was or where I am going to be. If I focus on either of those things I'm much more likely to make a mistake.
Thanks a lot.
@@TJH3113 Good thing that you can hit record and delete all the times you want... Sucks when it happens on a gig though!!! LOL...
Nice one as always Troy! This one is a lot of fun to play.
Thanks a lot.
Now that's what I'm talkin' about. Busy - intricate -ballsy - BASS
(and the Guild B301...All others must bow)
Thanks Tim. I got the thumb-rest, just have to put it on. Thanks again.
another 5 star cover! this is one of my favorite bass lines from them
Thanks. I'm glad that you liked it.
I love this video and want to learn this song, and will do, man. But each time that email ding goes off, like Pavlov's Dog, I have to check if I got a message.
haha, I know what you mean. There's a sound in one of the songs I've covered, it might have been Dancing Queen, that sounds just like my ringtone and I'd bet distracted every singe time I played it.
You did a fantastic job on this track Troy! This was actually the second song I ever taught myself on bass, even though it was the spring of 1992 and grunge was all the rage. BTW, the first song I taught myself was "New World Man." Then the third song was "Knock Me Down" by RHCP. I wasn't totally obliviuos to the alternative music washing over my high school, quite the opposite. But great is great, and Rush was my favorite band at that time.
Troy, what was/were the first song/songs you taught yourself on bass? Who were you listening to that inspired you to pick up the bass? For me it was Geddy and Flea, with many more virtuosos to become influences after I picked up the bass.
To buy my first and only bass guitar that spring in 1992 I used a music department (monetary) award given to me, a tuba player, by my high school band director. Not on private lessons, not on fees for a Drum & Bugle Corps group; I used my award on a BASS! Well, even though I could read bass clef sheet music I never took the time to learn how to sight read and play sheet music with my bass. Thus, I didn't use the bass in our jazz band as my band director had hoped; he was PISSED. He grew to resent the purchase I made with my award, and me.
Thanks. This sounds pretty advanced for a second song, it's a bit of a finger twister.
The very first think I heard and then played on the bass was the theme from a movie called "Assault on Precinct 13". It was an early John Carpenter movie that ran on nearly constant rotation on the earliest version of cable tv. It played throughout the movie and I'd sit and wait for it to come on in order to play along with it. It was worse than learning something from an 8 track...if you know that that is. After that, it had to be some Kiss stuff but I really don't remember. I recall being frustrated because some of their stuff was tuned down a half-step and I did not know that such a thing was even possible back then. I do remember the earliest Rush songs I learned though. I got my start on the "All the World's a Stage" album, starting with "In the Mood" and "What You're Doing" and then moving on to "Lakeside Park", "Fly by Night", "Bastille Day"...culmination with "2112".
I started playing bass because I wanted to be Gene Simmons from Kiss. I'm not sure if I even knew what a "bass" was, I think I was more attracted to the horror imagery of his character, but he played the bass and so was I. From there I transitioned quickly to Black Sabbath (by that point I knew what a "bass" was and still enjoyed the horror imagery) and then to Rush.
I played a bit of upright bass in the middle school orchestra but there were no rewards for me. I couldn't grasp the "reading" thing so I'd just listen to what the fellow next to me was playing and I'd mimic that. It was pretty elementary stuff anyway.
I'm glad to hear you picked up the bass and, hopefully, continue to play. Thank for watching and taking the time to leave such a great comment.
Another amazing bass cover as always, I really enjoy watching your stuff! And I find it very useful for learning the songs myself.
Nice work!
Thanks a lot. I appreciate it.
the best Rush bassist on UA-cam! You should make it a goal to cover all the songs on bass, i liked your anecdote too, i'm younger and wish i could have experienced that!
Aw, there are a bunch of us now, but thank you very much for the kind words. I think I've covered around 130 out of 170 possible songs and I'm content with that. That 170 includes songs without bass (like Rivendell) and others, like Animate, that rely heavily on Geddy's patented "flamenco" technique that I wouldn't be able to do justice to. The few songs that I just don't care for are within that 170 as well. If another UA-camr reaches 100 songs, I might start digging around.
Awesome job...one of my favorite song from "Moving Pictures".
Thanks, I'm glad you liked it.
i like so much the way you play the bass... you are nice too
Thanks a lot.
your a machine! always putting out good stuff
Thanks for the kind words.
Amazing
Amazing .
This músic is beautiful.
God Lee rules.
Thank you.
use the geddy lee jazz bass troy
Fantastic playing as always. I've seen a number of your videos and you do a great job (and I'm jealous)... I thought you had a Rick which I figured you would have played this song with?
Either way... great job!!
Thank you very much!
Sounds like a rick!
u should play cygnus x-1
Tech 21 Sans Amp Geddy preamps used?? Great tone. Great playing
This was probably the Bass-Driver preamp at this point. Thanks!
Should have played this on the fender jazz bass like the video Troy...still love it
Why didn't I think of that?
I was struggling to play this in the position this guy does, and then checked some live Rush clips and noticed Geddy does not play it this way. He plays it between the 5th and 8th frets. Takes much less fingering acrobatics to do it his way.
Whatever works!
bravo....as usual
Thank you.
Great cover as usual, but the first 2 notes of the main riff he combines. He doesnt play them completely separately like you do. Was just pointing that out. You can hear it on the album but can hear it better isolated ua-cam.com/video/TWBPgtB9m3E/v-deo.html
Also when you watch him play it live, he plays the first 2 notes of the riff with just his index finger, not 2 different fingers like you are here, so the first note is held with the underside of the knuckle, second note with the tip. Thats how he usually plays stuff like this.
Sounded great, Troy! Have you ever done "Tears"? I checked out Joe's video. You're right, he's an excellent drummer
Thanks Jim. No, I've never done Tears, the thought had never crossed my mind. Joe "is" a very good drummer, isn't he?
That Guild. LOVE it! Such an underrated company and those basses are such sleepers... Oh, and you nailed this :D
Yeah, it's one of my favorites. Thanks.
A long time face played so well! THanks, man.
Thanks Scott!
Well I must admit, I had to get used to that song, but it's great ... als great playing man !
It was a bit of a sleeper for me as well.
Troy! I am a virtual friend but a real fan of your playing. Inspiring. Moving (pun intended)
Thanks a lot.
Peace!
Spot on Troy, loved it, many thanks Dixie in uk
Thanks a lot.
What effect do you use? Thanks for the great covers of my favor bass player
On most of my videos (except for a few of my earliest ones) I'm playing through one SansAmp pedal or another. Thanks for the kind words John.
I miss the old days of 102.7 WNEW!
Right?
How the hell does Geddy sing and play this stuff?!😳
He's the best.
I still hold hope that you will one day play Clockwork Angels, one day, I must be strong!
Raijin Tsoutai ... the garden!
I agree with both of you, CA Troy!
Don't get your hopes up.
TJH3113 ... Come on guy!!
Ok...you never know.
I just enjoy the song and the way you play the rendition.
I've very glad you liked it. Thank you.
Im learning this one right now troy , you got this one down smooth
Cool. Thanks.
Nice work A challenge to learn for me You nailed it
Thank you.
My favourite rush song ❤
Awesome!
Amazing cover! Well done!
excellent, love it
Thank you.
I just start the video, automatically hit LIKE and just watch your hands. Dude, I don't even know what you look like. :)
Don't do that...I'd rather earn your "Like" than take it for granted, but thanks for the sentiment.
Consider yourself lucky.
@@TJH3113 Nah, I was just kidding. But believe me, you have earned it a dozen times over. Next to Geddy Lee you're my next favorite bass player... well, after Chris Squire, JPJ, John Wetton, lol.
Ding! I thought it was my phone.
Yeah, I forgot to shut my mail down.
learning lots from you. great technique. keep up the good work. love your selection of basses. do you have a favorite string type? sound like you use swing 66 rotosound alot...or am I wrong?
Awesome! That's all I can say.
Thanks a lot. I'm glad you liked it.
Only one word:AWESOME! You make my day! :-) KEEP IT UP!
You need so many more subs man this is awesome 👏
I'm content, but thanks for the support.
What kind of headphones do you use?
Bose QC15's. They're not made any more but they've got some updated models that have taken their place.
yeah, this song is another one that rocks.
Yup.
Still a thumbs up for me.
Thank you!
You should do Anthem on the Guild!
Perhaps.
Great video Great song
Thanks.
My face scrunched! Beautiful.
Haha... thank you.
I have a few drum covers from Moving Pictures in the same vein (note for note if I can!). That was back when I had time to practice. ;) Check em if you like, again, amazing playing and tone!
I wish I was alive when Rush were
I hear you. They were the first concert I ever saw when I was 15 or 16 (Permanent Waves tour) and I was fortunate enough to have seen them on every tour since then. It was an amazing thing to have one band be in my life for such a large part of it.
@@TJH3113 it's just so irritating, that all my friends like the new stuff, where the artists are actually still touring. But it's different for me, most of my favourite bands are either retired or a member or members have died, therefore they refuse to tour (I'm talking to you Robert Plant). But atleast there are still some bands I like that tour, I actually saw Def Leppard live in December 2018, and AC/DC, chances of a tour have actually risen quite a bit since the release of their album Power Up.
God, how I love this song! Awesome playing! You are a master on the bass.
Excellent cover 👍
Thanks.
You forgot to sing it 😁👍
Next time!
Awesome, Troy!!
Thanks.
awesome man !
Thank you very much Eduardo!
Fun song to play
I guess.
Singing and playing this must be hard...
Ben Bieryla Surprisingly singing during the main riff is pretty easy, once you've got it down it's all a consistent speed.
I have trouble with singing during the chorus, maybe i'm just weird 😅
I think Kyle may be right. Because the verses are all 8th notes, if you can keep your fingers going, you'd be alright. It would get a bit trickier during the bridge and choruses.
Nice job.
Thank you! Cheers!
Awesome..
Thank you!
Awesome job!
Thank you.
Good job!
Thank you! Cheers!
Number 1 .
Thanks.
Great job as always Troy. I play this song as well, but my left hand is always in a different position compared to yours, it's funny how other people play the same song but in completely different ways
What is the change from the sound with this Babicz brisge from another one like a BadAss Bass II like in the Geddy Lee Signature?
yes there is different fingering that makes it much easier to play the same riff. barring with the first finger etc.
i have noticed he avoids the pinky at times then uses it. he still always sounds fantastic. but i would not adopt some of his fingering techniques.
after watching Troy's cover of Tom Sawyer I realised I had been playing for years "the hard part" in a position that made it become a lot more difficult lol
Thanks. As long as the notes are right, it shouldn't matter where on the neck you play a part as long as it's comfortable for you. Sometimes I do it for comfort and sometimes it's for sound. I don't know if the Babicz gives the bass a discernible difference in sound but I like the ability to really fine tune the individual string height as opposed to what I was able to do with the stock, 3 Point bridge.
Yes, not using my pinky is a bad habit I developed as a young, self-taught player.
Hmm, There are definitely differences in tone when you play the same note on a "different string". I've always played his parts exactly where he plays them, and it does make a difference. I'm sure he wrote them to be comfortable for "him", but to duplicate the tone of each note, it helps if you play it the same way he does. Still amazing pal, the overall tone is spot on!.
GREAT!!!
Thanks!
Great
Thank you.
You've nailed that tone man, props to ya lovin' your covers man!
Hello friend, how are you, I always follow your channel, I really like the video lessons, I would like to see him playing Wonderland from the band Big Country.
thank you
Hello. I am well and I hope that you are too. Thanks for the kind words. I'll check that song out, you never know.
very cool. your tone is amazing.
Wow...... Each vid is amazing....
Totally different tone.
Different tone from what? My previous video... or the album... or something else?
@@TJH3113 sorry. The other guy.
I covered this once (not nearly as good) and it got taken down (or maybe it was never uploaded).
This was on a separate channel.
Just follow the dispute process and you can't lose.
Where or how can I hear some of your very own bass lines? So curious how you hear the bass and interpret it. Its great to see people play other people's stuff great, but also cool to hear who a great bass player like you writes
I have a playlist titled, "Originals" where I play along with some originals I wrote and/or played on. I've recorded with a lot of people over the years but have always been bad at cataloging the material, except for my favorite original band, Crisis. I also have a SoundCloud page where all the Crisis material is available for free download - just search TJH3113 in SoundCloud.
Excellent! Such as strong finish!
Thanks.
I was always intrigued if I had nailed the bassline correctly because of the synth bass parts...well, I rely on you Trroy to know the truth....I know you´ll be right! Thks again my friend for your great covers!
Thank you Flavy.
Very nice work.
Thank you very much!
I'm going to miss RUSH. They were my favorite concert. Neil is my biggest influence on the drums. Geddy is amazing. ua-cam.com/video/Gvqjk0brnrc/v-deo.html
WOW another great job can't believe it's been 36 yrs since moving pictures release a lot of interesting bass lines textures and tones on this album in particular Geddy was really all over the kneck and fretboard sometimes I got the idea listening to this album that Geddy Alex and Neil were experimenting with sounds and tone "on the fly" while they were doing the song just incredible
Thanks.
Troy your playing is great ! I have learned a lot from watching your videos you post. It has helped me become a better player. Thanks for the post and keep up the great work. If you take requests could you do 30 days in the hole by Humble Pie. Thanks
Thank you so much for the kind words. I'll check out the Humble Pie tune.
It's been awhile since my last visit, Troy. Well done! Hope to share my new album with you sometime...cheers
Thanks. Can't wait to hear it.
I've been searching and playing a bit with your rush covers as well as others. this one here is a good one to start with for me personally since it isn't as aggressive as some of the others. Slow bass lead which just feels natural. Free Will is another good one to start out with. Had been working on Digital Man (one of my favorites) but I'm going to have to get up to speed for that more advanced one. Currently on the back burner but I do re-visit it. :) You mentioned in one of your videos that your not really a teacher but this is indeed what a large number of bass players are looking for. I enjoy Monkey see Monkey do! haha Great job once again! Is there any particular reason that your not using a fixed left hand position for the verse? Just curious. :)
Digital Man was the first video I posted because I find it to be one of the most difficult to play...I said, "If I can get this one, then it will be all down hill from here." I'm glad you find the videos helpful. I wish I could do more, like tabs or lessons, but that's a bit beyond me. Not sure what you mean by "fixed left hand" in the verse part. I play it this way because it's most comfortable for me and I feel I get the most separation of notes this way.
Most excellent. I certainly enjoyed this, thanks for uploading!
Thank you very much.
Great song!
I like the way that bass sounds through all the ranges very consistent. Maybe it's part your playing also...
Thanks. I'm very partial to the way this bass sounds as well.
Awesome performance as per usual. Thank you for sharing you passion and talent. Was that a bit of improve at the end there?
Thank you for watching and taking the time to comment.
Yes, I believe it was a slight bit of improv.
Really like this song.. Nice job on the Cover, Love the bass line. Spot On!
Cheers.
Thanks.
Thank you troy for shairing your awesome talent, i love the sound and the looks of that Guild B 301 , i would like to own one but not sure what a good price on a used one would be
Thanks a lot Cindy.
Awesome thank you. This is my favorite Rush song, You play it so well.
Thank you very much. I'm glad you liked it.
Had to go back to this fantastic cover you nailed it again!!👍👍
Thanks so much, Andy!
Troy, your playing is just flawless! I'm working on this one too and watching you has helped me a lot. I can only hope to play Vital Signs half as good as you.
Thanks, nice of you to say. As big an advocate of using alternating plucking fingers, sometimes a single finger works best. I'm sure you'll nail it.
Thanks for the advice, I'll try it out.
Always impressive. Great song choice too!
Thank you.
So good! You’re definitely one of my favorite bass players.
Wow, thanks!
Great choice from a killer album and superb tone with the Guild.
Thanks a lot.