Top 10: The Most Watched Bass Videos (May 2020)
Time to kick back and enjoy a day full of bass goodness. Here’s one way to kick that off: the top 10 reader favorite bass videos for the month of May.
1. Leland Sklar: Jackson Browne
Today is Leland Sklar's birthday, so we wanted to celebrate with one of his many recent videos. In this clip, Lee discusses the music he played with Jackson Browne, and the musicians he played with, including a play-along to “Doctor My Eyes.”
2. Guy Pratt’s Lockdown Licks: Pink Floyd’s “Money” Solo and “One of These Days”
Session ace Guy Pratt kicked off a YouTube series last month called “Lockdown Licks” to reveal the secrets of songs he has recorded or has played. In this episode, he goes over two Pink Floyd classics he’s played with the band.
3. Marcus Miller: Havana (International Jazz Day 2020)
Artists from around the world celebrated International Jazz Day 2020 the only way we can right now, with individual broadcasts from their homes and studios. Marcus Miller participated with a song he’s been working on, entitled “Havana.”
4. Charles Berthoud: Quarantine Collab
Charles Berthoud asked musicians from around the world to send him recordings of them playing in E minor at 120 bpm. He received 300 videos, watched them all, then arranged them into this tune. He calls it “The Biggest EVER Quarantine Collab.”
5. Charlie Benante, Alex Skolnick, Brandon Yeagley, and Ra Diaz: Red Barchetta
Here’s another great virtual collaboration video to share. In this clip, Anthrax drummer Charlie Benante, Testament guitarist Alex Skolnick, Suicidal Tendencies bassist Ra Diaz, and Crobot vocalist Brandon Yeagley perform Rush’s “Red Barchetta.”
6. The Band Geeks: Roundabout
There are some pretty amazing videos being shared during this time of social distancing. Here’s one by The Band Geeks, who put together their “Quarantine Edition” cover of the Yes tune, “Roundabout.”
7. Offer Ram: “The Rain Song” Solo Bass Arrangement
Last month, Offer Ram shared this stunning video of him performing a beautiful solo bass cover of Led Zeppelin’s “The Rain Song.” Such a chill tune, expertly arranged for bass.
8. Alasdair McLachlan: Slap Bass Arrangement of “Ain’t Nobody”
It’s been a while since we’ve had a video from Alasdair McLachlan, but now he’s back with a killer slap arrangement of the classic Chaka Khan song “Ain’t Nobody.” Accompanied by drummer Chris Allan, the bassist handles the melody and bass line all at once.
9. Renaud Garcia-Fons & Do Sé Panch Prabhu Edouard: Double Bass/Tabla Duet
Renaud Garcia-Fons recently shared this incredible video of a double bass/tabla duet he recorded with Prabhu Edouard. “This piece might not have seen the light of day in this form without this incredible and disastrous health crisis,” Renaud shared.
10. Vulfpeck: Test Drive
Vulfpeck is back with a new video, and once again, they got us moving. In this clip, Joe Dart and the band perform the instrumental, “Test Drive.” So good to see these guys again!
Spot on!!! I could not have made better selections. I have watched all 10 numerous times and enjoyed each one.
Most watched videos? I don’t know what people have been smoking but some of these videos are lame.
I guess as equal but separate individuals, we are all entitled to our opinions.
To each, his own!
We reach over 200,000 people a month, and we tally up the views. One person’s opinion doesn’t mean a ton here. And especially one that hides behind a screen name. If you don’t like it, that’s cool. But it’s okay to just swipe to the next thing without spouting negativity.