Green Day - Basket Case Bass Cover

It's been over a week since I last played bass. Feels good to be back.
Not my favourite Green Day song but it's one of the best bass lines that Mike's done in my opinion. Enjoy
Isolated Bass Track - / gre. .
All of Dookie on bass:
• Green Day - Burnout Ba...
More Green Day bass covers:
• Green Day Covers
Gear used:
Audio:
Squier Precision Bass (Tuned Eb Standard)
Zoom B2 Effects Pedal
M-Audio Fast Track Audio Interface
Pro Tools M-Powered Essential Recording Software
Video:
iPhone 5s
My Instagram: / ciaranwardhxc
ARTIST: Green Day
SONG: Basket Case
ALBUM: Dookie (1994)
BASSIST: Michael Pritchard (Mike Dirnt)

[@liamomalley9171]

My favorite part about Dirnts bass lines is that they never just mirror the guitar, he always adds little hammer-on/pull-offs and other stuff that adds to the grove, he’s my favorite bassist

[@maxnine5973]

I play bass too and Dirnt is my absolute role model😆

[@conner1466]

Welcome to punk bass lines, so fun to play

[@corazonvenenoso-]

If you think that ALL bass lines are doing the same as the guitar,you haven't listened enough bass lines, in all songs I play,the bass is doing things completely differents

[@henrythehoover4363]

Amanda Blanco tbh it is really common and annoying that bassist just play the root note to whatever the guitarist is playing

[@johnmcsusan943]

3 piece bands only work with a good bassist

[@michaelferrari8913]

Mike Dirnt would be proud. Cheers.

[@CiaranWard]

+Michael Ferrari Thank you man! That's very kind of you haha

[@Oanebeun]

1:07 That melodic fill is perfect man; not too complicated, not too simple. Could've fit right in the original.

[@CiaranWard]

I'm glad you like it dude. I try to do tasteful licks without getting too wanky so that's wicked to hear!

[@Tekisasubakani]

I had to go listen to the original a few times, I thought it was there to begin with. :D

[@Downbythebay22]

That fill just got me super interested in picking my bass up again

[@blewyd]

@@CiaranWard awesome cover. The licks are very nice. Changes it slightly from the original

[@smoothskinnnn]

I play guitar but I'd love to learn bass....looks super fun

[@sushilghimire1713]

I am bass player but I am also interested in playing guitar ! Does it hard ??

[@RafaelReiPizarro]

+Sushil Ghimire its hard when youre a beginner, but you'll get better with determination. Good luck bro

[@lizbeth1236]

it's really fun I play bass drums guitar there are all cool trust me

[@propeenoise3180]

Molliiano you can start practicing by lowering the E string of the guitar
Sounds like a bass

[@jakep1178]

How would that help him play bass?

[@mattkangg]

I came for the the bass, i stayed for the Bacardi. you the man bro

[@CiaranWard]

Haha, thanks man!

[@fuzzah9757]

Best bass cover I've seen of this song on UA-cam, and I watched a bunch of them always leaving unimpressed. Everybody else forgets the little fast part at 1:32 and 1:37... that's my favorite part! Fucking nailed it! Keep rockin'!

[@CiaranWard]

+Fuzzah97 Wow thank you dude, I appreciate that a lot! :) yeah, a lot of people don't know it's there because it's so quiet in the actual song, but it's such an awesome little fill that I seem to throw in all over the place these days haha. I'd recommend Mark Bull's cover of this song. He throws in that little fill and he just nails the song in general. You won't be disappointed! Thanks for checking it out man :)

[@luisfelipegalloflores6201]

This is why pick style bass playing deserves as much respect as fingerstyle playing, each one has its own advantages and suit better in certain genres of music. From a fingerstyle bassist, props to you dude! You totally nailed it!

[@CiaranWard]

Thank you for having the attitude that all bass players should have, it's so refreshing to see 🤘🏻 i wish more people would open their minds and realise that learning all techniques is the best thing you can do as a bass player. I love playing fingerstyle too! Thanks for checking it out man, I appreciate it 😊

[@guy-rk1jj]

Its all on the type of sound you want. Picking is as much as bass playing as fingerstyle is.

[@heartstrings8527]

Dude I love your tone.

[@CiaranWard]

Thank you dude! I'm glad you like it :)

[@MrSwizzManLTU]

So far, the best one of your Green Day covers! This video made me appreciate the hard work bassists are doing!

[@CiaranWard]

+Swizzas Wow, thank you! I appreciate that a lot :)

[@apache08]

Success hidden in the details.. So many little notes you can barely hear even with headphones makes this cover awesome. Gj dude keep rocking!

[@hasenpfefferspokane]

That was freaking outstanding! Really love your cover!!

[@idkanymore3061]

I can honestly say that this is one the best bass covers I have seen for this song keep it up!

[@CiaranWard]

Wow, thank you very much! Will do :)

[@thepanman8]

Beautiful my dude. Its those extra fills ive never noticed before in the song, that you doing it isolated actually makes the song brand new listening.

[@CiaranWard]

Thank you dude! Mike was such a busy player back then, never a dull second haha

[@underscorex4]

This needs tons more views, this is one of the greatest bass covers!! Your own fills and everything is great, you deserve way more attention

[@nightsedg3s998]

Out of all these bass cover of basket case Dis is clearly the best one out there. Keep It UP!!!!

[@CiaranWard]

Thank you man! I appreciate that a lot :)

[@bedroxzbass4706]

So effortless and that is the nicest bass I've ever seen

[@curtisdahlen8505]

Awesome cover man! This is exactly why i love mike dirnt. His bass lines are freaking amazing! You absolutely nailed this cover man keep up the good work!

[@CiaranWard]

Thank you man! I appreciate that a lot :)

[@tubadude07]

Oooh tasty fill 1:09ish. Stealin' that :P

[@CiaranWard]

Thanks! Haha, feel free

[@alexruizbass]

Awesome tone and groove dude!!!!!!!!! this is the way to play Green day bass lines!!!! Congrats !!!!

[@kenlimfornication]

one of the best covers around. hats off to you man

[@CiaranWard]

Thank you so much! :)

[@susakot756]

just amazing

[@bigjilms]

i'm in love with the tone of your bass
amazing job!

[@CiaranWard]

Thank you! I'm glad you like it :)

[@3CYD]

Absolutely flawless man!!! Perfect! :D

[@CiaranWard]

AppleTechKid Wow thank you man, I appreciate it :)

[@martintemelkov]

Incredibly awesome cover! Mate, that was amazing!

[@CiaranWard]

Cheers Martin! I appreciate that a lot :)

[@khughesgkr]

this is the best green day cover ive seen. Awesome playing.

[@CiaranWard]

Thank you man! I appreciate that a lot :)

[@langadubazana]

This cover made me so happy. Well done!

[@CiaranWard]

That's awesome, thank you! I'm glad you liked it :)

[@ddavies2938]

This is actually one of the things that inspired me to play bass so thanks, man!

[@CiaranWard]

That's awesome man, thank you so much! :)

[@dexternezk8007]

I love this tone

[@oykusonmez1265]

Everything's amazing in this video. Keep rockin'!

[@CiaranWard]

Thank you! I'm glad you like it :)

[@pumajlr]

Green Day bass looks so fun to play. Loving your videos.

[@CiaranWard]

It really is! Thank you, I'm glad you're enjoying them :)

[@red66321]

Love it man

[@coby4480]

Your tone is amazing! That fuzzy metallic tone of early Mike's is one of my favorites!

[@CiaranWard]

Thank you man! :)

[@ClaireOneDirection]

I watch this cover like everyday it's so great

[@CiaranWard]

+clairee mariee Wow, thank you! Glad you like it :)

[@Backspace-789]

best cover of this song so far !

Dude you did well and it was the best I saw playing this song, you got the felling, got the footprint. You did very well!

[@CiaranWard]

Thank you man! I appreciate that a lot :)

[@alexispgls1498]

love your videos dude

[@skateanddestroy927]

this is amazing dude. keep up the good work.

[@CiaranWard]

+Skate And Destroy Thank you man! :)

[@MN35A]

Hot damn, great cover man! And I love the killer sound!

[@CiaranWard]

+Wesz90 Thank you! I'm glad you like it :)

[@jotta.drumss]

Dude you're incredible, im a drummer and you are the bass player that ive always wanted, you nailed it, cheers from portugal

[@CiaranWard]

Thank you dude! I appreciate it :)

[@OmarHassan-xk2ip]

How is no one talking about the part from 1:43. Great build up, timing and execution. Awesome stuff bro. I keep coming back to this vid amazing cover 👍🏽👍🏽

[@CiaranWard]

Thanks Omar! I'm glad you like it 😊

[@emometalhead4061]

I love your bass, this cover is such a good cover

[@CiaranWard]

Thank you so much!!

[@nutalicious1]

Great, great tone!

[@jaykelley103]

you got that pj sounding like a dream bro. best basketcase cover on youtube fr

[@CiaranWard]

Thanks man! I appreciate it :)

[@mryhatzik]

Thats what i like with bassits. It sounds beautiful man! Just amazing!

[@CiaranWard]

Thank you! I'm glad you like it :)

[@OmanAMNOTGOODWITHCOMPUTER]

This is so crunchy omg

[@menswear2112]

Hot damn, it's great work! Seems so effortless!

[@CiaranWard]

+menswear2112 Thank you! :)

[@RemcoR1995]

This makes me so happy man!

[@CiaranWard]

Thank you! That makes me super happy haha :)

[@anotheralyssa5723]

jesus christ this is so good i love it 🥺

[@CiaranWard]

Thank you! I'm glad you like it 😊

[@sleetyhurdle300]

this is the beefiest thing I've ever heard, love it

[@bomartin5204]

Dude, Spot on!! Makes my life much easier learning it!

[@CiaranWard]

+Bo Martin Thank you! Glad to have helped :)

[@lincolnjordison9505]

I love you're picking style is cool

[@emperoremesis9494]

I love the tone of your bass

[@CiaranWard]

Thank you man! I'm glad you like it :)

[@onion5354]

Awesome cover man! Keep up the good work! I'm subscribing!

[@CiaranWard]

Thank you for the sub and comment, I appreciate it so much :)

[@matthewpatrick8484]

I keep coming back to ur page, best picking bass player on UA-cam IMO keep it up dude peace and love from buffalo, New York

[@CiaranWard]

Thanks Matthew! I appreciate that a lot :) hope you keep coming back haha! Greetings from sunny old England

[@savalentine]

So good!!

[@CiaranWard]

Thanks! I'm glad you like it :)

[@GrupettoGaz2905]

Played with about as much attitude and conviction as the limited space would allow. Nice one Ciaran, - well played!

[@CiaranWard]

Thanks Gary! I appreciate it 😊

[@2wfit]

Unbelievably good

[@CiaranWard]

+durian uploads Thank you dude!

[@marcosrojas2456]

Creo que Mike debería tocar tu versión algún día! Amazing.

[@lorenadamata2532]

I loved it!! Good work 😋

[@CiaranWard]

+Lorena Alves Da Mata Thank you! Glad you liked it :)

[@Radagast27]

Nice job. And I love the look of your bass!

[@CiaranWard]

Thank you dude :)

[@billfraser1491]

Woaw the tone is perfect...

[@CiaranWard]

Thanks dude!

[@grazianotittone6139]

That's insanely good

[@CiaranWard]

Thanks man!

[@seinfeld4077]

Dude, killer tone! Spot on!!!

[@CiaranWard]

Thanks man! :)

[@thomashan4963]

This is one hell of a style to play bass

[@CiaranWard]

Thanks man!

Ahhhhh what a cover!!! Thanks dude

[@CiaranWard]

Thank you man!

[@heyabuddy9397]

This dude is a role model for me.

[@iisfhirqa2825]

this is my first time watching ur cover...and u got new subscriber ..keep it up man u good

[@CiaranWard]

Thanks for the sub! I appreciate it a lot :)

[@jakjeffryes4738]

Awesome cover!

[@CiaranWard]

Thanks dude!

[@quentinbarriere3669]

Your covers are just perfect! Congratulations guy !! ; )

[@CiaranWard]

Cheers mate! :)

[@wickedPrints3256]

This is so good! I love the way you play! I'm inspired!

[@aidannavarroo]

Bro that sounds amazing good job

[@CiaranWard]

Thanks Aidan!

[@ejyehey03]

this is awesome! godlike skills!

[@CiaranWard]

I'm not sure about godlike haha! Thank you so much dude :)

[@valentinparedes1548]

Amazing.

[@yvng_pv4044]

JUST AMAZING😍😍😍

[@CiaranWard]

Thanks! :)

[@marcinsiemaszko5454]

wooow jestem pod wielkim wrażeniem super:))))

[@ernestopatiga1454]

beast I mean best as ever dude👏👍

[@CiaranWard]

Thank you dude! I'm glad you like it :)

[@Toby-si9vz]

You fricking blow my mind every Time man

[@CiaranWard]

+Tyson Ritter Thank you man! I'm glad you like it :)

[@gamingvn3797]

You play this song very fast!! And your bass play like a boss!!

[@CiaranWard]

Thanks dude 😊

[@joshuagoodger2451]

Dude your so awesome keep it up!

[@CiaranWard]

joshua goodger Cheers man! I appreciate it :) Just checked out your 2000 Light Years cover and your Cabronita bass is wicked!

[@ikoushik4647]

amazing

[@CiaranWard]

Thanks! :)

[@ramoniak6]

There's no such thing as too much compression on bass. I fucking love this.

[@dnray2092]

Great job dude 👍

[@thiagofoerster4082]

I've just bought a Zoom B2 as u, how do u configure yours? It sounds so nice

[@gabrielebellenghi4196]

what a sound!

[@evokiller3030]

Bro ....pffff👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 Bravo 💯

[@Ashrafar_kalashaj433]

Best cover ;) nice job man 😉

[@CiaranWard]

Cheers man :)

[@kaelynnnroseee]

Dude that was awesome

[@CiaranWard]

Thank you! Glad you like it 😊

[@neilmorrow9756]

New sub!!! Bloody fantastic bass cover!!!

[@benthebassist9236]

some great improv too man!

[@CiaranWard]

+Ben Paget Thank you man! :)

[@danholden954]

AWESOME

[@CiaranWard]

Thanks Dan! :)

[@jhepoy2]

1:10 made me hit that bell, awesome bro.

[@TrevHowsonDemon82]

Hi @ciaran whats the chances you could do SLF - High and Low?? please

[@mario21sa]

what a tone, pal! thumbs up!

[@CiaranWard]

Thank you Mario!

[@just_trash1214]

This is very good!........you should be known by millions

[@CiaranWard]

Thank you man! :)

[@John-wr8jz]

awesome! I like it!

[@CiaranWard]

+たんそう Cheers! :)

[@cooperware1870]

Amazing job man!!! Keep it up:)

[@CiaranWard]

Thanks dude! I will :)

[@SarahGriffin]

That was really good! Keep it up :)

[@CiaranWard]

Thanks Sarah! I'm glad you liked it :)

[@violaislamiayo]

this is so good🙌🙌🙌

[@CiaranWard]

Thank you! I appreciate it :)

[@mfishman9311]

How do u do that? I’ve been trying to learn this song on my bass for forever!

[@kadekchandra4298]

nice cover man!

[@CiaranWard]

Thank you man! :)