I started playing bass when i was 14, played until i was 23,,,,then marraige and all that chit happens....anyway got out of it! today i find myself married again, only to my highschool sweetheart! She loves it when i play (and yes never sold my bass). for my birthday she bought me new strings and your videos have inspired me too play again at 52. thanks dude!
We all think this is geddy's finest bassline. Complex at times and it in the pocket banging rock n roll other times but always tightly locked with Neil.
You are absolutely right TJ, it is not only Geddy's finest creation, but one that I have always longed to play on bass myself. Thanks for the attention, care and expertise afforded to even attempt to play this track....😁
@@freemandiaz5123 I don't really like to sing, but I've dabbled a bit. I'm more of a decent mimic than a good singer. Check out my "Collaborations" playlist for an example.
Thanks again Troy. I was just working in Delaware City De. and was thinking, man I want to jam w/him. Have a great day. Song never gets old!!! You nailed it✌👊😎
Incredible job! In 1978, at the age of 16 studied this in my my bedroom using a cassette tape recorder. It took me 2 months straight to get it. But back then, I knew the magnificence of Rush, and the creativity they put into their music.
Seeing Rush broken down like this..makes you realize awesome Geddy REALLY is..(gotta factor in the vocals & keyboards too!!) But sheesh,the fact you can duplicate his bass note for note so effortlessly..sheesh,man..just amazing!!! enjoy your videos!
Former bassist of approx 12 years, switched to singing after I busted my arm up in a football injury. I think I need to buy another bass and start up again. I miss this sh!t. Great stuff TJ!
I am so happy to be born in the age of UA-cam where not only can I listen to the remnants of the musical gods but I can see people like you from across the world to help convey what maybe it was once like. Thanks. And brilliant. Been playing for a year and just got a 4003 😎 mapleglo
The bass line of this song is phenomenal and can be seen as a work of art that deserves to be appreciated. I can say that Geddy know do those "tricks" at the right time. Begins with low notes and goes down for acute ones, ending in a melody that Alex wanted to do with his the base guitar, clarifying with the bass. And it always watching the battery Neil, the bass notes always accompanied by a beat. Really, this song is one of the best of them, in the sense the guys actually studied and they put into practice.
Thanks. I don't enjoy recording the videos. Even though I'm here by myself, I still feel a lot of pressure. I put a lot of work in ahead of time so when I sit in front of the camera I can sort of go on auto pilot. Of course some songs give me a harder time than others and I never know which songs those will be until I start recording.
Amazing, and that's not said with any amount of exaggeration. Can't believe how well you've learned and memorized this song (and all the others on your channel), let alone how flawless this performance was. I assume it was a long time in the making to get it down as well as you have... years, perhaps? I'm so impressed. Also, I have to add: much respect to ol' Ged for writing/performing such an amazing bass part... and at only 25 years old.
I have actually started downloading your videos just for the audio and putting them on CD...It's the Rush mix I have always wanted.....everything turned down except the bass..and you play and sound like Geddy...A compliment I would NEVER have given to anyone...I hail thee!
Just listened to about 5 of your covers, been watching you for a few years now, and I have to say your playing is a joy to listen to every time. Your covers showcase the huge library of the best Rock bassist to grace this planet. Nobody has a bigger library of interesting, intense, complex, melodic rock bass lines then The Ged. Thanks for highlighting and bringing the casual Rush fans into the endless Rabbit Hole of beautiful Geddy Lee bass. This is my favorite Rush piece, almost 40 yrs of listening to it and never bored of it. Keep slapping these out. Thanks
I don't really remember how long it took to learn but, knowing me, probably the better part of a summer vacation from high school. I am self-taught and learned to play by ear.
I just discovered your channel, and this is the first time I have ever commented on UA-cam. I've been a Rush fan practically my whole life since I first heard Tom Sawyer in 1980, always been amazed by Geddy's bass and ability to sing at the same time, but to see you play it note for note, wow, just astonishing. You are am amazing player, Thank you for the channel and videos. Makes me wish that I would have stuck with it. You have some really beautiful bass guitars BTW.
Welcome aboard and thanks for making your first comment on one of my videos! There's a lot to see here, so take your time. It's never to late to pick it back up and play for your own enjoyment as I've been doing. Thanks again and take care, Glenn.
Up until a month or so ago I was uploading at 480p which was fine. Then recently, UA-cam was playing around with a "slow-down" feature which allowed you to slow the clip down but hear it at regular pitch. This maxed the quality out at 360p which is borderline, so I started uploading at 720p and have also started recording my bass direct, through GarageBand. I will be sure to check out your covers, promise. I'm glad that you started posting. Thanks and take care.
The part from 6:25 is one of the best sections in all of rock n roll and the bassline is absolutely sick. You played that and the entire song brilliantly! Truly inspiring.
Someone said it earlier, but the basspart between 10.57 en 11.38 indeed is f. great! Things like that set Geddy Lee apart from all those other fantastic bassplayers on this planet. I can listen to it over and over again.
Thks for the quote..yes Geddy uses the F a lot , particularly on those old recordings...Now I thinks he plays much A in his new stuff.(scales I mean) Thks because you help me that I´m not getting mad about my ear listening!!
I have no idea how I kept missing this one, but this is flat-out hardcore. I've been listening to the original cut for some time; I was particularly looking forward to how you were going to handle my favorite sequence in this song (10:40-11:57), and I have to say it was a bloody success. Geddy settles into such a cosmically solid groove there, and you absolutely stand shoulder to shoulder with him. That was a real treat, Professor. Many, many thanks.
Sir, your covers are just amazing. I am just lost for words. And this is IMHO probably their best piece from their best album. Epic Cover! Flawless seamless. Geddy should def see these covers!!!!
the change at 6:30 really shows highlights the way (in a trio) the rhythm section has to step up during a lead guitar solo. Eric Clapton is quoted as saying "playing in a trio is the hardest thing i ever had to do".
The thought of singing and playing this is just insane, your rendition alone makes me think perhaps I could take up golf, outstanding as usual Troy. well done mate.
I used those exercises to develop my alternate plucking skills as well as build up strength, endurance, reach and speed. I only did them from the 5th fret down because I figured, if I could do them there, I could easily do them anywhere further up the neck.
So spot on , Geddy was always the player I listened to and avoided covering because I was always in such awe in his use of time and space . Thanks as always for your work .
Yahoo! Fantastic as always! I listened through Hemisphere's to end my after noon at work (graphic design) finishing several ads on my plate. As I shut down for the day I made a note to myself to check your site for Hemispheres when I got home. PRESTO! (well, that came later....). This piece the boys did back in the day just cruises along with such deliberately vibrant consistency. Still blows me away, long past the red vinyl album I wore almost flat and hundred years ago! Thanks again.
This is the one for me! I used to muddle along with it on my Fender Jazz copy in the early 80s. Not in your league, but felt pretty proud of myself back then. Thanks for posting.
Great performance. I just am reminded that Geddy Lee does more than just play bass live and the bass parts are just incredible - especially this album. It takes dedication to these videos and they serve as great tutorials for aspiring musicians.
The bass from 10:57 to 11:38 is absolutely awesome!! Not just because of your inspiring performance but the fact that Geddy Lee actually conceived it - truly amazing!!
I didn't think it possible but I have even more respect for Mr. Lee now. That he plays such intricate lines while singing and playing the pedals is mind boggling and you nailed the bass parts. Good, good show!
I'm always excited when I see you have posted a new video, I know I'm in for a treat. This time your playing is truly in a different league. Really, Really well done. I could only wish one day I could even come close to your playing. Outstanding work Troy. Thanks for sharing with us.
Excellent...and thank you for not talking......every video but yours drives me crazy...they won't shut up, and they dress bad and their rooms are a pig sty.....Thanks for being the professional artist with alot of common sense and amazing talent!
I believe this is rush at their peak. You covered this PERFECTLY. im amazed, humbled, and inspired. Ive always wanted to learn this song, and hearing how delicate intricate this song really is... And how it literally doesn't repeat at all with all of the different phrasing... I was so intimidated and discouraged. I want to say im going to tackle this thing the old fashioned way with vinyl and headphones, but im just going to use your video to learn and enjoy the heck out of it. Bravo sir, standing ovation for this performance. And thank you for doing the dirty work!!
Imagine being at your "peak" at around 25 years old? I learned this on vinyl and I'd recommend something with a slider. You're going to develop carpal tunnel from moving that needle back. Take your time. I think it took me the better part of a summer to learn it and many more years to be able to play it somewhat fluently. Have fun and be patient!
Awesome man! I never thought I'd see someone playing a cover of Hemispheres due to its complexity and length, but you played it perfectly. I can only imagine the time you needed to learn to play the song and memorize it. Congrats!
YOU are the main reason of why I know 60 RUSH songs off the top of my head. For me, if learning a RUSH song gets a little difficult to learn by ear, I always go to the reliable Troy for the answer. I just wanted to thank you for posting these covers, they've helped me and countless amounts of others along the way. If you can post covers of "Clockwork Angels" and "The Garden" I will love you forever (no homo). And I almost forgot, listening to you nailing my favourite RUSH epic is indescribable
Said to myself: "this is the last vid. and then I'll practice my bass". HAHAHAHA, I'm still here... Thanks for the sharing and the wonderful ability you have that WE ALL enjoy('cept for some unknown tone deaf/jealous individuals).
Evening my dear friend. Im in the same boat as Giuliano. About a month ago I stumbled across this and your "Seven Cities of Gold" covers. And I was sold. I purchased a Squire Vintage Modified Jazz Bass in a natural finish with a maple neck with black inlays. And now about 2 months later I have a 70RI Fender Jazz thats black and with a rosewood neck with pearloid inlays. Im polishing up some songs, but I should have about 5 videos up within the next few weeks. Looking forward to a good youtube friendship!
My God, what an accomplishment to play this piece of music with such grace and effectiveness. I can understand why its one of your favorites. As for Geddy Lee, this sort of says it all.
Thanks so much. Yes, I'd been chipping away this song since the early 80's at the time I recorded this video. As you do, I also think it's a masterpiece. Yeah, Geddy threw in the kitchen sink on this one.
Phenomenal. I love Geddy's style and you are so spot on it's amazing. It really makes me appreciate Geddy's melodic playing even more, as it sometimes gets buried in the mix.Seeing and hearing it up front and center is a real treat. Thanks!
You're a God. All your videos are amazing. I often show my friends your videos to demonstrate the genius of Geddy because you play it exactly the same and it's audible. Well done sir, well done.
Thanks a lot Jim. There's a "separation" in the other way I recorded that I like, I think this sounds ok/different. The main thing is that it sounds so much better to "me" when I'm playing along with the song. Before, in order to get a good mix, I'd have to play my bass at a volume below the music which was weird sometimes. I know it's a long piece and that attention spans are short, I was going to put the times of a few of my favorite parts and the part you mentioned was one of them.
I started playing bass when i was 14, played until i was 23,,,,then marraige and all that chit happens....anyway got out of it! today i find myself married again, only to my highschool sweetheart! She loves it when i play (and yes never sold my bass). for my birthday she bought me new strings and your videos have inspired me too play again at 52. thanks dude!
If there was an option for loving this comment rather than just liking it, I would gladly press that button :)
Thanks for watching the whole piece, I think it's one of his finest bass lines. One of many. Enjoy the show and thanks.
We all think this is geddy's finest bassline. Complex at times and it in the pocket banging rock n roll other times but always tightly locked with Neil.
Ok that was an impressive and enjoyable 15 minutes. But can you drive and play Geddy Lee air bass guitar at the time? 😃
You are absolutely right TJ, it is not only Geddy's finest creation, but one that I have always longed to play on bass myself. Thanks for the attention, care and expertise afforded to even attempt to play this track....😁
The fact that Geddy can play this and sing it is pretty fucking crazy tbh...
10/10 cover by the way
Yep. Thanks.
@@TJH3113 Ever sing brother?
@@freemandiaz5123 I don't really like to sing, but I've dabbled a bit. I'm more of a decent mimic than a good singer. Check out my "Collaborations" playlist for an example.
@@TJH3113 Thanks! I'll check it out!
That is why he is the best and don't let anyone tell you else
My fiance had a stroke 2 yrs ago ...u brought him him back to his musical appreciation 4music....thank you ❤ he loves listening to you...
Wow, I'm so sorry to hear that. I hope he's doing better and getting stronger. Tell him I send my very best regards... to you as well.
That first guitar solo always gives me the chills dude!
Me too!
The bass guitar is such an underrated instrument. You make me want to pick one up.
I think you should.
It isn't underrated here... :)
You are totally right.
Then do it haha
So good, at a loss for words. This song means so much to me, and to see someone nail it so perfectly brings tears to my once young eyes.
+skumotube Thanks a lot.
TJH3113 what key is this song in?
E Major
Cameron Jackson. Thank you doo much, but out of curiosity are you sure?
It shifts keys a bunch of times so it depends what part of the song you're in.
Thanks again Troy. I was just working in Delaware City De. and was thinking, man I want to jam w/him. Have a great day. Song never gets old!!! You nailed it✌👊😎
As always, it's my pleasure Don. Feel free to stop by anytime you're in the area. Take care!
This is almost better than listening to the album, my brother, as the bass is even more up front and you nailed it.
Thanks a lot.
@@TJH3113 just awsome
Only Rush can tell a story about Greek gods and still make it a rock masterpiece
Truth.
10:40 to 12:00 is one of my all time favorite bass passages.
Mine too!
Great passage 👍
I fast forwarded to that , so I could listen along. Great choice.
Geez, sing in 4/4 time while playing that...😲😲😲, crazy..
Mine too. And Troy nails it here.
Incredible job! In 1978, at the age of 16 studied this in my my bedroom using a cassette tape recorder. It took me 2 months straight to get it. But back then, I knew the magnificence of Rush, and the creativity they put into their music.
Thanks. Same here.
7:38 is one of my all time favorite bass fills.
Jonathan Sefcik Mine too. Geddy Lee is a true master in making great bass lines. So is Chris Squire R.I.P.
Jonathan Sefcik i thought i was the only one! i cant get over how amazing of a fit it is into the song
Dude. You are killing it! Right ON!!!!!!!
Thanks a lot!
Seeing Rush broken down like this..makes you realize awesome Geddy REALLY is..(gotta factor in the vocals & keyboards too!!) But sheesh,the fact you can duplicate his bass note for note so effortlessly..sheesh,man..just amazing!!! enjoy your videos!
1:48, one of my favourite bass lines🙌🏻🙌🏻
That is a great part, isn’t it?
Back in 1977-79 I was addicted to Rush.....After seeing your video covers, my addiction appears to be returning. A delicious addiction:)
Cool.
you are incredible, this is a testament to your ability, wow
Thanks a lot.
Former bassist of approx 12 years, switched to singing after I busted my arm up in a football injury. I think I need to buy another bass and start up again. I miss this sh!t. Great stuff TJ!
Do it!
IMO the finest bass cover on the web, all aspect considered.
Tim Starace is equally amazing.
I am so happy to be born in the age of UA-cam where not only can I listen to the remnants of the musical gods but I can see people like you from across the world to help convey what maybe it was once like. Thanks. And brilliant. Been playing for a year and just got a 4003 😎 mapleglo
Thanks for watching and taking the time to leave such a great comment. Take care Hayden!
Thank you for the high praise. And to think, Geddy was crafting this stuff in his mid-twenties.
SIR U R SPOT ON MY FAVORITE RUSH ALBUM THANK U!!!!!!!!!!
Wow, thanks!
Don't be sad, be glad that he/they made all this great music for us to listen to.
The bass line of this song is phenomenal and can be seen as a work of art that deserves to be appreciated. I can say that Geddy know do those "tricks" at the right time. Begins with low notes and goes down for acute ones, ending in a melody that Alex wanted to do with his the base guitar, clarifying with the bass. And it always watching the battery Neil, the bass notes always accompanied by a beat. Really, this song is one of the best of them, in the sense the guys actually studied and they put into practice.
Thanks. I don't enjoy recording the videos. Even though I'm here by myself, I still feel a lot of pressure. I put a lot of work in ahead of time so when I sit in front of the camera I can sort of go on auto pilot. Of course some songs give me a harder time than others and I never know which songs those will be until I start recording.
As a drummer I am loving your playing. Drummers love this shit
Very cool. Thanks.
Superb performance Troy. You have brilliant articulation and great 'chops.' It is an inspiration watching you play bass!
Thank you very much.
Thank you for the kind words, I appreciate them. And I'm very glad that you find the videos helpful.
I'll give those song some consideration.
Thank you very much for the kind and generous compliment, I appreciate it. I'm glad that you enjoyed it.
This is what I am currently working on at present. You, sir, are a true treasure. Thank you.
Amazing, and that's not said with any amount of exaggeration. Can't believe how well you've learned and memorized this song (and all the others on your channel), let alone how flawless this performance was. I assume it was a long time in the making to get it down as well as you have... years, perhaps? I'm so impressed. Also, I have to add: much respect to ol' Ged for writing/performing such an amazing bass part... and at only 25 years old.
I just bought a bass yesterday because OF YOU. You own me 530$ buddy XD
Send me the bill. Congratulations, I hope you enjoy it.
TJH3113 get the action set low so it doesn't hurt your hands and you don't struggle playing
I have actually started downloading your videos just for the audio and putting them on CD...It's the Rush mix I have always wanted.....everything turned down except the bass..and you play and sound like Geddy...A compliment I would NEVER have given to anyone...I hail thee!
watching you play always elevates the awe factor of their music.
Very kind of you to say. Thanks!
Just listened to about 5 of your covers, been watching you for a few years now, and I have to say your playing is a joy to listen to every time. Your covers showcase the huge library of the best Rock bassist to grace this planet. Nobody has a bigger library of interesting, intense, complex, melodic rock bass lines then The Ged. Thanks for highlighting and bringing the casual Rush fans into the endless Rabbit Hole of beautiful Geddy Lee bass. This is my favorite Rush piece, almost 40 yrs of listening to it and never bored of it. Keep slapping these out. Thanks
Thank you for the nice compliment.
Thank you for watching it and commenting.
Thank you very much for the very kind words. I'm really glad if you like the videos and possibly get something out of watching them.
10:41 the way that the bass line develops here from the original motiv is totally GENIUS
Truth!
I don't really remember how long it took to learn but, knowing me, probably the better part of a summer vacation from high school. I am self-taught and learned to play by ear.
I just discovered your channel, and this is the first time I have ever commented on UA-cam. I've been a Rush fan practically my whole life since I first heard Tom Sawyer in 1980, always been amazed by Geddy's bass and ability to sing at the same time, but to see you play it note for note, wow, just astonishing. You are am amazing player, Thank you for the channel and videos. Makes me wish that I would have stuck with it. You have some really beautiful bass guitars BTW.
Welcome aboard and thanks for making your first comment on one of my videos! There's a lot to see here, so take your time. It's never to late to pick it back up and play for your own enjoyment as I've been doing. Thanks again and take care, Glenn.
Up until a month or so ago I was uploading at 480p which was fine. Then recently, UA-cam was playing around with a "slow-down" feature which allowed you to slow the clip down but hear it at regular pitch. This maxed the quality out at 360p which is borderline, so I started uploading at 720p and have also started recording my bass direct, through GarageBand.
I will be sure to check out your covers, promise. I'm glad that you started posting. Thanks and take care.
The part from 6:25 is one of the best sections in all of rock n roll and the bassline is absolutely sick. You played that and the entire song brilliantly! Truly inspiring.
Yes, it is definitely one of them, isn't it? Thanks a lot!
Someone said it earlier, but the basspart between 10.57 en 11.38 indeed is f. great! Things like that set Geddy Lee apart from all those other fantastic bassplayers on this planet. I can listen to it over and over again.
Agreed.
It was me, and you are of course quite right.
Thks for the quote..yes Geddy uses the F a lot , particularly on those old recordings...Now I thinks he plays much A in his new stuff.(scales I mean)
Thks because you help me that I´m not getting mad about my ear listening!!
My main reason for uploading it again was to get it on one video and to correct the sync issues in the other cover. Thanks a lot.
amazing,great mask collection
This is outstanding. Tone, timing, the line itself - brilliant.
14:56 best outros ever!
I have no idea how I kept missing this one, but this is flat-out hardcore. I've been listening to the original cut for some time; I was particularly looking forward to how you were going to handle my favorite sequence in this song (10:40-11:57), and I have to say it was a bloody success. Geddy settles into such a cosmically solid groove there, and you absolutely stand shoulder to shoulder with him.
That was a real treat, Professor. Many, many thanks.
Oxnard Montalvo Thanks a lot. I love this song...album side.
My friend! You're really the best! Congratulations.
Sir, your covers are just amazing. I am just lost for words. And this is IMHO probably their best piece from their best album. Epic Cover! Flawless seamless. Geddy should def see these covers!!!!
the change at 6:30 really shows highlights the way (in a trio) the rhythm section has to step up during a lead guitar solo. Eric Clapton is quoted as saying "playing in a trio is the hardest thing i ever had to do".
"Thumbs Up" does not even come close to my like level for this! This is off-the-charts amazing!!
Wonderful to hear. Thanks so much!
Thank you Valerie. I'm glad that you watched it.
The thought of singing and playing this is just insane, your rendition alone makes me think perhaps I could take up golf, outstanding as usual Troy. well done mate.
Can you imagine? Thank you Ian.
Not my first time here, mindblowing bassline from Geddy and a superb interpretation by Troy. Musically deliciuos.
Many thanks!
I used those exercises to develop my alternate plucking skills as well as build up strength, endurance, reach and speed. I only did them from the 5th fret down because I figured, if I could do them there, I could easily do them anywhere further up the neck.
So spot on , Geddy was always the player I listened to and avoided covering because I was always in such awe in his use of time and space . Thanks as always for your work .
Thanks. I think you should give it a go.
This is like listening to the original with the bass way more prominent. I wouldn't know a difference between this and Geddy Lee's playing, man.
Great great playing man...I'll be regularly viewing your page.
Getting back into bass playing.
You really nail it as usual. The dynamics and how hard you dig in it so key. Amazing.
HOLY CRAP friggin awesome
Yahoo! Fantastic as always! I listened through Hemisphere's to end my after noon at work (graphic design) finishing several ads on my plate. As I shut down for the day I made a note to myself to check your site for Hemispheres when I got home. PRESTO! (well, that came later....). This piece the boys did back in the day just cruises along with such deliberately vibrant consistency. Still blows me away, long past the red vinyl album I wore almost flat and hundred years ago! Thanks again.
Man, you are fantastic! There are probably a lot of RUSH loving bass players that are benefiting from your channel!
You always make it look *SO* easy... and joyous. I love that. Thanks for continued inspiration.
Haha, looks are deceiving. I'm just abnormally reserved. Thank you for your support.
Thanks a lot for letting me know that you find my videos helpful. No, regrettably I've never been considered a "pro".
This is the one for me! I used to muddle along with it on my Fender Jazz copy in the early 80s. Not in your league, but felt pretty proud of myself back then. Thanks for posting.
This Blows me Away! Your playing is So accurate to Geddy and just to memorize this!!
Thanks a lot.
Among the all time top UA-cam bass performances? Thank you!
Richard Gudino Thanks.
OK that's it. In my next life i am coming back as a bass player.Well done mate on another fine cover.
SUPERB! THE BEST COVER I EVER SEEN!
Great performance. I just am reminded that Geddy Lee does more than just play bass live and the bass parts are just incredible - especially this album. It takes dedication to these videos and they serve as great tutorials for aspiring musicians.
Thanks you, that was very nice of you to say.
The bass from 10:57 to 11:38 is absolutely awesome!! Not just because of your inspiring performance but the fact that Geddy Lee actually conceived it - truly amazing!!
UA-cam "recommend" this video to me tonight. I was spellbound. Amazing performance!
I have to learn this, your awesome mate, fine job and excellent tonage.
This might be my favorite video that you have uploaded thus far. Thanks for sharing it with us!
I didn't think it possible but I have even more respect for Mr. Lee now. That he plays such intricate lines while singing and playing the pedals is mind boggling and you nailed the bass parts. Good, good show!
I'm always excited when I see you have posted a new video, I know I'm in for a treat. This time your playing is truly in a different league. Really, Really well done. I could only wish one day I could even come close to your playing.
Outstanding work Troy.
Thanks for sharing with us.
Thanks. I always find it satisfying to learn a challenging piece too.
It just makes me so happy to watch this epicness. Hopefully I'll be able to master the bass like this one day.
Excellent...and thank you for not talking......every video but yours drives me crazy...they won't shut up, and they dress bad and their rooms are a pig sty.....Thanks for being the professional artist with alot of common sense and amazing talent!
This is just incredible on so many levels.
I believe this is rush at their peak. You covered this PERFECTLY. im amazed, humbled, and inspired. Ive always wanted to learn this song, and hearing how delicate intricate this song really is... And how it literally doesn't repeat at all with all of the different phrasing... I was so intimidated and discouraged. I want to say im going to tackle this thing the old fashioned way with vinyl and headphones, but im just going to use your video to learn and enjoy the heck out of it. Bravo sir, standing ovation for this performance. And thank you for doing the dirty work!!
Imagine being at your "peak" at around 25 years old? I learned this on vinyl and I'd recommend something with a slider. You're going to develop carpal tunnel from moving that needle back. Take your time. I think it took me the better part of a summer to learn it and many more years to be able to play it somewhat fluently. Have fun and be patient!
Awesome man! I never thought I'd see someone playing a cover of Hemispheres due to its complexity and length, but you played it perfectly. I can only imagine the time you needed to learn to play the song and memorize it. Congrats!
YOU are the main reason of why I know 60 RUSH songs off the top of my head. For me, if learning a RUSH song gets a little difficult to learn by ear, I always go to the reliable Troy for the answer. I just wanted to thank you for posting these covers, they've helped me and countless amounts of others along the way. If you can post covers of "Clockwork Angels" and "The Garden" I will love you forever (no homo). And I almost forgot, listening to you nailing my favourite RUSH epic is indescribable
Love your channel, but especially love the Rush covers. Your respectful precision of Geddy’s playing is appreciated and admired. Thanks!
Thank you so much Jeff. That was very nice of you to say and I’m sure I will get back to some Rush at some point in the near future.
Said to myself: "this is the last vid. and then I'll practice my bass".
HAHAHAHA, I'm still here...
Thanks for the sharing and the wonderful ability you have that WE ALL enjoy('cept for some unknown tone deaf/jealous individuals).
Johnny P Thanks a lot. His name is Briancdn.
Evening my dear friend. Im in the same boat as Giuliano. About a month ago I stumbled across this and your "Seven Cities of Gold" covers. And I was sold. I purchased a Squire Vintage Modified Jazz Bass in a natural finish with a maple neck with black inlays. And now about 2 months later I have a 70RI Fender Jazz thats black and with a rosewood neck with pearloid inlays. Im polishing up some songs, but I should have about 5 videos up within the next few weeks. Looking forward to a good youtube friendship!
My God, what an accomplishment to play this piece of music with such grace and effectiveness. I can understand why its one of your favorites. As for Geddy Lee, this sort of says it all.
Thanks so much. Yes, I'd been chipping away this song since the early 80's at the time I recorded this video. As you do, I also think it's a masterpiece. Yeah, Geddy threw in the kitchen sink on this one.
The whole song... wow. Each video is like a clinic. Thanks again Troy.
Your Geddy Lee and Dee Murray stuff is my favorite. You, Sir are an amazing musician.
Thanks, that was very nice of you to say!
dude I can tell this is your favorite.....its an amazing song and you play it so well...
Anything's possible.
Thanks. I hope you do learn it, I've always found it to be an enjoyable play.
Thanks for bringing Geddy's genius to the forefront, and the excellent lesson.
Thanks.
thank you...your videos nudge me back into picking my bass up when I'm uninterested ...
Phenomenal. I love Geddy's style and you are so spot on it's amazing. It really makes me appreciate Geddy's melodic playing even more, as it sometimes gets buried in the mix.Seeing and hearing it up front and center is a real treat. Thanks!
Beautiful job Troy! Congratulations.
Geddy is a monster!
Thanks. Yes, he is.
You're a God. All your videos are amazing. I often show my friends your videos to demonstrate the genius of Geddy because you play it exactly the same and it's audible. Well done sir, well done.
I don't know about that, but thanks a lot.
This by and far my favourite cover of yours so far.
I'm very glad that you liked it.
Thanks a lot Jim. There's a "separation" in the other way I recorded that I like, I think this sounds ok/different. The main thing is that it sounds so much better to "me" when I'm playing along with the song. Before, in order to get a good mix, I'd have to play my bass at a volume below the music which was weird sometimes.
I know it's a long piece and that attention spans are short, I was going to put the times of a few of my favorite parts and the part you mentioned was one of them.