The significance of this era of Primus was they really started to dive deep in expanding and jamming on their songs. Which in my opinion resulted in some of the finest performances I have ever witnessed.
11 years ago and about a month give or take. I caught them on this epic tour. My god they were magnificent to the ears and the eyes. I for one felt elevated by their performance and their live improv was hypnotic and otherworldly.
** In a town in southernmost Sicily Lived a family too proud to be poor In the year that fever took father away They hastened for American shores Mother and son are standing in line It's a cold day on Ellis Isle They look to the Statue of Liberty For the boy we have American life Ong is a Laotian refugee He works in the audio trade Smoke from flux is filling his lungs He's earning minimum wage Spending spare time down on San Pablo Ave Once a week gets a woman for the night And he writes home tales of prosperity For the boy we have American life Bob is an unemployed veteran Born and bred in the South Bronx He's living off the streets now in east L.A Residing in a cardboard box Now he plays a little guit and he has a small dog Searching for aluminum cans Holds on tight to his dignity He was born into American life **
Oh man this version gives me chills. I love it!!! I have this on DVD but its still cool to find it on youtube, now I can put it on myspace and facebook and blogger and all that shit!!!
1. Definitely one of the best basslines ever (up there with Flea's Higher Ground and Geddy's YYZ) 2. He must be able to crush diamonds with his left hand. I've got pretty string hands and I can barely do this lick clean once...
strumming with rightm playing with the left, Bryan was only the drummer for the Brown Album and Antipop, so Tim is the drummer for this and the studio version.
victor wooten mark king larry graham i love claypool too, but u cant really say he's the best ever granted, u cant really say anyone is the best as there are differing styles of play etc., but as far as technical talent, he does not take the cake, there are ppl that can play things he cant
My point was that this technique is not that difficult. I wasn't trying to go around saying I have an awesome band with a DVD that will blow your mind. I am fully aware of the creative genius that is Primus. I meant no disrespect whatsoever dude... If you notice in my first response to dilated123, I mention that I understand that he is a genius.
@MokeZone Im just stating what Primus use to say on live concerts: "Hello, we are Primus, and unfortunately we suck!" Im not saying that they actually I suck. I love them
To me, this song is about the bass VERY LITTLE and even Les being the bass king he is, that's fine for me. I feel the heavy grittyness of the lyrics but mostly the song seems to be geared towards setting up Ler doing his thing the last minute or so. Describing it a different way: The final 17%, or thereabouts, of this tune; starting at about 8:24 in this video is the pressing where the previous is the swell, milking, and churn. Pure cheese amazingness... I love this tune so much.
Geddy plays more notes and plays some nice mini solos, but the Higher Ground bass line - the speed slap-and-pop plus the funky blues licks... c'mon now...
as far as i can remember les was mates with kirk hammett, was in a band called blind illusion together? don't quote me on that. there's a link between them for sure tho. yes, he is too funky for metallica, but check out master of puppets, the intro by primus, tis the shit lol x
when you say higher ground are talkin about RHCP or stevie? both are great, and so is yyz. but its not about how much talent it takes to play them, and personally, i think fleas version of HG sounds amazing. so does this - its extremely difficult and it sounds great.
"No they don't man primus kicks ass!!! You suck!!!" Haha just kidding, yea they fuckin do. Especially Les. One of my favorite songs for sure, funky primus is the best primus
look man, wooten is a good bassist but so is les, so dont be bashing on someone just because you dont like their style of music..les is great he can jam like no other
do you play guitar or bass? dude is just throwing down a bunch of hammer on pull off stuff... it IS easy, he's just a genius for making it work all the time!
The significance of this era of Primus was they really started to dive deep in expanding and jamming on their songs. Which in my opinion resulted in some of the finest performances I have ever witnessed.
This whole show is unbelievable. The best. I feel very very lucky to be alive and witness something like this.
goodfuckingod..you are right!! its perfect!
only band i know that when there's a guitar solo going on, i am still listening to the bass line
Great Performance,love this DVD 📀 😊
I've been listening to primus since 95 and they are still my favorite band. thank you Les Claypool.
wow i think ler FUCKING OWNS everyone out there today, underestimated guitarist
I remember the good-ole days of skipping school, driving around all day, and keeping this album playing the whole time... good times.
This dvd is one of the best live performances i've ever seen.
True true true
Hypnotic music.....the jam is like being put into a trance and then they rock you out ......theyre a trip!!!!
One of the best versions of this live track.
11 years ago and about a month give or take. I caught them on this epic tour.
My god they were magnificent to the ears and the eyes. I for one felt elevated by their performance and their live improv was hypnotic and otherworldly.
Same it was my first concert ever, the day after I went to the show I went and bought my first bass and i've been playing ever since.
Love this performance
Jeden z niewielu koncertowych klipów, który wprowadza mnie w tak świetny klimat ;)
mommy, this band frightens me :-o
My God! This Is MUSIC ROYALTY!
Their recent set/tour with Slayer was insane as well. I remember playing this dvd constantly! Les Claypool For President!
This has always been one of my favorite Primus songs.
This whole thing.. from start to finish.. is the definition of bad-ass. And that, to me, is what life is all about.
The new Primus fans who don't understand "Primus Sucks" are defending the comments they see as hateful - so take it easy on em people.
They are very good.
I lOVE PRIMUS!! They are the coolest band!
Primus was like, one of the most original bands of the 90's. Way cool.
This is one of my favorite bass lines. Amazing song.
thank you!
one of my all time favorites. great to see a video for it on here.
Top three favorite Primus songs in no particular order. American Life, Mr. Krinkle, and Dutches and the Perverbial Mind Spread.
one of my favorites
Wow just wow. I like that vertical floor tom too that's awesome.
Just checking in, as you are, too 🤘
the best live version of this song ever! primus SUX HUGE!
Love this song, love the whole sailing the sees of cheese LP, Great work.
this band is very good
One part Rush...one part Ren and Stimpy. Oh, and this version deserves all awards.
** In a town in southernmost Sicily
Lived a family too proud to be poor
In the year that fever took father away
They hastened for American shores
Mother and son are standing in line
It's a cold day on Ellis Isle
They look to the Statue of Liberty
For the boy we have American life
Ong is a Laotian refugee
He works in the audio trade
Smoke from flux is filling his lungs
He's earning minimum wage
Spending spare time down on
San Pablo Ave
Once a week gets a woman for the night
And he writes home tales of prosperity
For the boy we have American life
Bob is an unemployed veteran
Born and bred in the South Bronx
He's living off the streets now in east L.A
Residing in a cardboard box
Now he plays a little guit and he has a small dog
Searching for aluminum cans
Holds on tight to his dignity
He was born into American life **
Oh man this version gives me chills. I love it!!! I have this on DVD but its still cool to find it on youtube, now I can put it on myspace and facebook and blogger and all that shit!!!
how he plays this bassline always blew my mind
Absoulutely isnpired playing took place on that stage that night!
such a catchy tune, never knew primus was this good.
this is complete badass cruisin music
everything in it's right place!!! goddamn they are good!!!
If you ever have the chance go see this band! They put on a fantastic show.
Lotta of Pink Floyd mixed with a touch of Police in the meddle section and a bit of 60´s acid. Amazing.
Claypool played that tonight at the Variety unaccompanied on bass banjo!!
Ballad of Bodacious is tied with Lacquer Head... for me anyways. dammit, then there's Southbound Pachyderm as well. These guys are just awesome!
oh hell yeah!
1. Definitely one of the best basslines ever (up there with Flea's Higher Ground and Geddy's YYZ)
2. He must be able to crush diamonds with his left hand. I've got pretty string hands and I can barely do this lick clean once...
he has better basslines. this is literally all just hammerons and pulloffs. i love it but it's not really one of the best ever lol
man, i knew they jammed, but i didn't know it was this badass!
this should be our new national anthem.
FKN Bass is DOOOOOPE!!!!!!!!!!!!
wooten ROCKS!!!!!!
strumming with rightm playing with the left, Bryan was only the drummer for the Brown Album and Antipop, so Tim is the drummer for this and the studio version.
If you play bass, guitar, drums, or are a fan of Primus, WATCH THIS VID!
yeah ive been playing bass for less than a month and im already learning this song
"That's just like you opinion man".
(Jeffery Lebowsi)
god I forgot how brilliant Primus are.Great lyrics.
Jesus Christ...Awesome...:)
this song and over the electric grape vine are the songs i tryp to.
hahahahaha.
(it was their little kinda chant when they first started out, if you watch early videos of them playing even les says it)
SOOO AWMSOOOMEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I got to see them in 2022 in Quebec City and I can't wait to see them again. I hope I am lucky enough to experience this song live. Primus sucks!
Primus Sux!!!! This song is better when you watch it stoned...like Les...
fuckin awesome performance.
herb owns!
Turn it up!
of course les is playing it, he is playing everything.
all i know for sure is brain is on brown album.
point taken. I get carried away :)
victor wooten
mark king
larry graham
i love claypool too, but u cant really say he's the best ever
granted, u cant really say anyone is the best as there are differing styles of play etc., but as far as technical talent, he does not take the cake, there are ppl that can play things he cant
PINK FLOYD!!!! on the run and american life. its offically been done
Nine Inch Nails - Beside You In Time DVD
Kirk produced a Blind Illusion album, but I don't think he ever was part of the band. Apparently Les and Kirk went to school together.
Watch Primus on the Woodstock 94 stage. Look it up.
@poopnugget24 dude, you need to put the volume up. I don't think you heard the song
no, there's videos of them playing together, and i dont think les claypool would play with GNR
DAT bassline
My point was that this technique is not that difficult. I wasn't trying to go around saying I have an awesome band with a DVD that will blow your mind. I am fully aware of the creative genius that is Primus. I meant no disrespect whatsoever dude... If you notice in my first response to dilated123, I mention that I understand that he is a genius.
LES is the man BUT so are Herb and LER!
Not my favorite primus song but...it is my favorite song of this concert DVD. 5/5
if that were the truth, it would certainly explain so many things
@MokeZone Im just stating what Primus use to say on live concerts: "Hello, we are Primus, and unfortunately we suck!" Im not saying that they actually I suck. I love them
They fucking rule
To me, this song is about the bass VERY LITTLE and even Les being the bass king he is, that's fine for me. I feel the heavy grittyness of the lyrics but mostly the song seems to be geared towards setting up Ler doing his thing the last minute or so.
Describing it a different way: The final 17%, or thereabouts, of this tune; starting at about 8:24 in this video is the pressing where the previous is the swell, milking, and churn. Pure cheese amazingness... I love this tune so much.
dont overthink it
Geddy plays more notes and plays some nice mini solos, but the Higher Ground bass line - the speed slap-and-pop plus the funky blues licks... c'mon now...
as far as i can remember les was mates with kirk hammett, was in a band called blind illusion together? don't quote me on that. there's a link between them for sure tho. yes, he is too funky for metallica, but check out master of puppets, the intro by primus, tis the shit lol x
when you say higher ground are talkin about RHCP or stevie? both are great, and so is yyz. but its not about how much talent it takes to play them, and personally, i think fleas version of HG sounds amazing. so does this - its extremely difficult and it sounds great.
"No they don't man primus kicks ass!!! You suck!!!"
Haha just kidding, yea they fuckin do. Especially Les.
One of my favorite songs for sure, funky primus is the best primus
Bah wrong post...my Fav Primus song is Too Many Puppies
@paulalex17 damn straight.
It seems we both are missing something. YOu don't have Lebowski and I don't have Hallucino Genetics! AHHH
Yeah, that's pretty cool how that's totally cheap. I don't have a camera to do so, but if you want it can be taught, it's really easy man.
To everyone who is saying Primus sucks: Why are you watching this video then???
look man, wooten is a good bassist but so is les, so dont be bashing on someone just because you dont like their style of music..les is great he can jam like no other
Also Larry Lalonde is Buckethead lol.
@Canaveral305 Yep, I know that... good influences!!!!! LOL!!!!
Primus Sucks Forever!! amazing musicianship..
do you play guitar or bass? dude is just throwing down a bunch of hammer on pull off stuff... it IS easy, he's just a genius for making it work all the time!
4:59 Once again!
WwwwwwooooooooooOOo HOoooooooooooooooooOOOOO
Who's on the drums?
@killakingz1 I'm not sure you understood what he meant... xD
Best Les Bass Line in my opinion. Great DVD and Great Band!!! Primus Sucks!!!