Bass Teacher REACTS | Jamiroquai "SPACE COWBOY" Is An Encyclopedia of RIDICULOUS BASS LICKS!

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➡️ "Space Cowboy" by Jamiroquai is an endless tap of absolutely-filthy bass fills, grooves, and funky licks. I mean, this video could've been four hours long if I didn't stop myself from admiring each one as it ripped by in a sea of lush and funky goodness. If you're a bass player and decided to learn this song, note-for-note, I'm positive you'd come out a completely different player. In this video, we're REALLY putting this bass performance, by somebody named "Mr. X" (is it Stuart Zender?...) under the microscope. I discuss the binary nature of rhythmic fills versus melodic fills, the dry, vintage jazzy bass tones used, the genius chemistry between the drum and bass interplay, mixing longer and shorter notes to create lyrical bass fills, exercising dynamics, and so much more. Honestly? You just have to crack a smile, listen to the song go by, and subtly nod at the awe-inspiring bass lines. What else can ya do?
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[@sixthgatebass]

Really squandered a perfectly good opportunity to break down every bass fill and make the video 4 hours

[@LowEndUniversity]

Flawless comment.

[@romaincassignol]

For me, the first 4 Jamiroquai albums have the best funky/groovy bass fingerstyle lines of all time. Stuart Zender was (is) a pure genius !

[@stanmil5495]

He's so underrated

[@poivognome792]

Synkronised was written/recorded with Nick Fyffe if you didn’t know

[@romaincassignol]

@@poivognome792 i did not know... anyway bass parts are very good

[@Veranek]

I agree with you, but Toby Smith (the keyboardist) was the composer of many of the basslines of the first five albums of Jamiroquai.

[@tkaki6029]

He literally was the man. Such a dope bassist.

[@aavila1206]

Stuart Zender is an absolute GOD on bass. No one in the last 30 years came up with such fresh and groovy lines to dance to. He redefined bass writing for generations to come, his phrasing chops are legendary.

[@robtok1968]

BANG ON THE MONEY PAL. Zender is peerless 👍👍👍

[@jerkov420]

This album is absolutely timeless. The musicianship poured into it is so revolutionary and still so very relevant today.

[@franksoul]

Indeed, it's a masterpiece.

[@mac_pe]

Stuart Zender created some of the most beautiful bass lines ever on the first three Jamiroquai albums. It is almost unbelievable that he recorded his first professional album when he was only 17/18 years old, and he had only been playing for three years as a self-taught player! It is simply unbelievable that he played so incredibly maturely at such a young age!

[@tbartels007]

My wife and I flew to England to see Jamiroquai in Portsmouth last week. Space Cowboy was the third song in the set and Paul Turner just massacred it. It was like his own personal bass highlight reel for seven or eight minutes - just groovy and colorful fills all over the place He seems like one of the best bass players going right now.

[@freddiethompson3672]

The bass player on this version.. "My X" is Paul Powell

[@zchd]

Mr. X indeedddd i just found out it was Powell a couple weeks ago

[@jimbobh1965]

The arranging by Jay Kay is just wonderful on this track in particular, just brilliant.

[@chriscuthbertson]

Paul Powell (Mr. X) played on the album version (the one you are listening to) and Stu played on the single version. The playing on this version is good... but Stu's playing is something else, check the single version out here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/hYHOm6GIfsmEjrM

[@Esrom_music]

Stu is such a legend

[@MrBillyboyroge]

Here you go brother, the ‘Stoned Again’ version with Stu on the bass, which wasn’t used on the album kzbin.info/www/bejne/jX-ThppobMh8jqs

[@EricNeuls]

tsk tsk sending him to the shorter music video radio edit version lol

[@canastraroyal]

I like this one better!

[@Untrainedpilot1]

Would love to see more Jamiroquai. This was a great choice. Runaway by them is more of an uptempo feel and there’s a lot going in that line as well.

[@bradami1234]

So much talent in one song.. the groove is so infectious..

[@jazzman2516]

MASTERPIECE of a track. You’re right to pick up on the hi-hats locking in with the bass rhythms, and the nuances of Stuart’s playing, but what really makes this song masterful for me is the harmony. Toby Smith was without a doubt THE most underrated keys player of the 90s. R.I.P.

[@TheAblist01]

Absolutely. But this was actually Paul powell subbing on the recording session. Stuart played on the single version

[@Vincent_Roy]

I am listening to the rest of the album right now. Crazy stuff !

[@MrBillyboyroge]

Once done search ‘Jamiroquai live’ then one of the following years ‘1993 or 1994 or 1995 or 1996 or 1997’ sit back and be amazed 1995 was the golden year for me. I’ll get you started with this performance of ‘Just another Story’ kzbin.info/www/bejne/mYjHqGaJosSpi9E

[@lt_johnmcclane]

I absolutely loved this video!It’s so great watching you piece together these great bass parts and I like that you get hung up on the nuance. The bass parts here definitely had some Jaco influence and vocabulary, maybe the most I’ve heard from any bassist you’ve covered on the channel.

[@MrBillyboyroge]

Check this performance out from 1993. The whole band is phenomenal, but the bassist (Stuart Zender) was the standout musician. He was only 19 years old at the time kzbin.info/www/bejne/l2HYg4aHbdN0jcU 🔥

[@fritzarmstrong8232]

When I first picked up bass, Emergency on Planet Earth was the first thing I wanted to learn! So much FUNK - and jazz informed playing. SZ is still a hero of mine for those 1st 3 albums. AND so much great Rhodes from Toby

[@nosnitsttam]

man how can you just pick one jamiroquai track especially from the earlier albums. it's just infectious bass line on top of infectious bass line. love it. Also digging this channel and Mark's enthusiasm for music

[@LowEndUniversity]

Really appreciate you. I agree, I've gotta go back and familiarize myself with the early stuff. Honestly have only listened to post 2000s stuff, aside this video! I love music, and I'm glad you stopped by - cheers!

[@ericmiller74]

Such a great jam. Nice one.

[@TheAblist01]

I just stumbled across this video, never seen your channel before. This video gave me so much joy. This is one of my favorite songs, and as a young musician, this was a north star for me. Reaction videos aren't my thing, but i see the point now. It's a chance to show your favorite shit to someone who will love it as much as you do. What we are hearing here is a musician (Paul powell) stepping into a recording session as a fill in, on a tune he would receive no credit for, and creating a masterpiece. He was hearing infinite possibilities and was able to execute them with such precision and taste. I will also say, as a drummer, that this song is a primer for grooving and filling around an anticipated off beat (the AH 2 and 4). Like you said, transcribing this will increase your vocabulary within the idiom. This song has a special place in my heart and I've had a lot of fun watching you enjoy it. Thanks for making the video!

[@MrBillyboyroge]

There best album IMO. You will be blown away by their creativity from this era, especially the bass playing and keyboards (with the didgeridoo occasionally thrown in) They were on fire in 1995 when touring this album too. Bear in mind how young they were at this time as well. The later releases with the new band members are good, but the first three albums are classics. Don’t create a playlist, each album is a playlist on its own 🙌🏽

[@LedufInfraLeDufiNFrA]

Travelling IS good too

[@Spankwizard]

I love Jamiroquai. Their song Runaway was just one of the great inspirations that got me into bass! Recently I've been getting into Gino Vannelli, and I highly recommend his album and titular song, Brother to Brother. Theres a crazy bass run/solo towards the middle

[@ambient6668]

That escalated quickly from smooth intro to amazing 😂

[@vincentsweargen8436]

I've been into Jamiroquai since the 90's. I was in the Air Force stationed in Germany. It was the bass, of course, that pulled me in. The rhythm section was so tight. They had more pocket than a pair of cargo pants. The pocket is primarily where I live, so that was very tasty to me.

[@BungSmuggler]

It's funny that 90's stuff is old school now lol!

[@LowEndUniversity]

Ooof!

[@darkmatter6714]

You should check out THE most insane bass Jamiroquai ever produced. It’s an instrumental: Music Of The Mind

[@hyteclowlife]

Music of the Mind is a perfect song and nobody will ever convince me otherwise

[@littlejimmy7402]

The very first Jamiroquai I heard changed my life "Emergency on Planet Earth" is so smooth. "Revolution 1999" or whatever version you hear is like My own little soundtrack, Shaft and Superfly have nothing on that.

[@zatoichiMiyamoto]

Revolution 1993 Is a whole trip Bro!

[@Kglopez11]

Still listening in 2024 since 1994! Great review.

[@badrolljoe]

Stuart Zender played on the first 3 studio albums, Emergency on Planet Earth, Return of The Space Cowboy & Travelling Without Moving. man is god damn incredible and I've been trying for the 25 years I've been playing bass to get anywhere close to his intricacy and nuance. and tone for days but yeah, this version, the single version I believe, was Paul Powell. not a clue as to why

[@romulus_]

stuart was on vacation with milla jovovich and jay wanted to go ahead and finish the album. perhaps he also thought this bassist fit the silky feel of the song.

[@badrolljoe]

@@romulus_ that adds up

[@romulus_]

@@badrolljoe apparently this began a rift between them. understandably, as it was their signature song at the time. I know it's sacrilege, but I much prefer it to the 'stoned again' version.

[@badrolljoe]

@@romulus_ yeah that also adds up. always got the impression there were a lot of big egos knocking together in the early days

[@romulus_]

@@badrolljoe absolutely. egos. youth. a lot of money and sudden fame. it's a wonder the original lineup lasted as long as they did.

[@shomzlezilebovic]

This song and this bass line were my bassual awakening.

[@scarab944]

Stuart Zender is probably my all time favorite and the reason why I have an early 90s Streamer, but there's also a special place in my heart for the Mr. X / Paul Powell version of this song for the reasons shown here. Mark, the first three Jamiroquai albums (Emergency on Planet Earth, Return of the Space Cowboy, and Traveling Without Moving) are a treasure chest of incredible, out-of-the-box bass playing. Zender's unique sense of rhythm and phrasing (not to mention THICC tone) have had me hooked long before I ever picked up a bass.

[@LowEndUniversity]

Man, I’ve got to do this soon! I keep seeing comments about those first several albums. I could listen to this stuff all day - never mind the bass lines, the music is just such a fun listen. Cheers!! Hang on to that Streamer - I really regret selling mine…😔

[@andyestrada229]

Great Video of a Great Band/Song/Bassist, I agree 100% worth going back to and dissecting note per note for a better understanding of structure and thought process let alone the feel. Thanks Again

[@LowEndUniversity]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@brnreyna]

Hell yeah ! For other genres I’d recommend checking out “get up funkier” by Vincen Garcia and “passion controller” by Khazali 🤘🏽🙌🏽

[@akseligyllenbogel]

Awesome video on an awesome song and band. Best of you by Foo Fighters? Took me a while to get right.

[@JHBarrett]

I covered this version after receiving the notation from Bassline Publishing in the UK. It took me about two weeks to get through all the licks and sections and to record a single-take cover

[@mrvertigo23]

Well crafted tunes

[@KDelta1986]

Thanks for introducing me to yet another band.

[@Untrainedpilot1]

Jamiroquai is great if you’re getting into funk. I highly recommend these songs if you’re interested: Canned Heat Little L Alright Virtual Insanity Cosmic Girl These are my personal favorites

[@KDelta1986]

Thanks for that. I just love a grooving bass line, don't care so much about the genre.@@Untrainedpilot1

[@Untrainedpilot1]

@@KDelta1986 i understand. Nothing beats a good bassline

[@negativepositive3933]

Stuart Zender played on the single version, a different player played on this song on the album version .

[@LowEndUniversity]

Ah! Again, I didn't research the whole thing, figured it was a nickname he went by during that time or something. Making sense now after reading the comments!

[@julianthesmooshyhusky8976]

Stuart Zender is a big reason I bought a streamer along with p-nut and dirk lance. That tone just really cuts through a thick mix

[@francemary1863]

As always, the work of Jamiroquai, Jay Kay is done with finesse, even in the more "muscular" songs. Lace making for our ears, hearts. Always ready for travels with them. 🛸🚀🔥🙋

[@vero_jamiroquai]

This album is a pur gem !!!!💎💎💎💎💎

[@sahamal_savu]

Filthy bass face 😄 I haven't listened to Jamiroquai since the 90's but always loved the bass playing in his music, great video 👍 You should react to some old Incubus, the Fungus Amongus album was funky as hell.

[@LowEndUniversity]

Dang, I keep forgetting about Incubus, as much as I love the 1-2 albums I've heard. What do you recommend? Gimme their best one to do on here and I'll add to my list!

[@stevenscott2035]

I'd love to see you do a video on Vulfpeck "It Gets Funkier IV"

[@bullghani]

This makes me want to see you break down some Thundercat. Great video!

[@LowEndUniversity]

Been wanting to, just don't know where to start! If you have a good suggestion, drop a link right here and I'll add to my list! Cheers!

[@bullghani]

@LowEndUniversity I'll try to find a good playthrough that highlights his diversity. He just has the same catchy draw to his bass lines as this guy. They write very differently, but both of them just make you want to bounce.

[@bullghani]

​@LowEndUniversity hey brother, hope all is well with you! I found Thundercats npr tiny desk set, I do not know if it clears copyright, or if it's something you would like to check out, if so at 6:32 he begins his song, "Them Changes", which I think demonstrates his skill set the best of all the song within his set. I hope this helps but if not I totally understand -All The Best kzbin.info/www/bejne/sJm5mJWQmbKXmJIsi=dF8fWO4UTNJgPcXg

[@ICTS22]

The way Jamiroquia uses the bass in the songs is very reminiscent of the way Duran Duran uses the bass in their songs.

[@BackRoadStoneRevival]

Could you look at the live 1977 Oakland Colosseum Lynyrd Skynyrd Free Bird Ending Instrumental section, during the ending instrumental section there’s a few good scenes of Leon the bassist ripping the bass. Could you breakdown what Leon the bassist is playing during the Live Free Bird ending instrumental please.

[@antoine__0504]

Hey very good reaction and analisys, enjoyed it. You should react to Andrew Gouche s playthrough of Chaka Khan s songs especially the second part of the video with Ain t nobody cause there are very tasty and funky bass line I think . Love and greetings from France 🔥

[@LakeVermilionDreams]

I come for the nitty-gritty, so don't hold back!!!

[@LowEndUniversity]

Glad someone is, ha! I'll remember this : )

[@Woohaaaaaa]

Stuart Zender picked up the bass at 16, played in a punk band for 2 yrs, then started listining to funk, Jaco P etc and within a year was playing like this. Unprecedented.

[@romulus_]

while impressive, he didn't play like this. it wasn't him on this recording. he played on the video version aka the stoned again remix

[@Woohaaaaaa]

My mistake, you are right. I didnt know that. According to Wikipedia (Stuart Zender is the source) the bassplayer is called Paul Powell. Thanks for enlightening me :)

[@Literallyjustmint]

Nice.

[@LowEndUniversity]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@kevinryan7669]

Zender Didn't play on the album version

[@LedufInfraLeDufiNFrA]

And whose playing ?please

[@kevinryan7669]

@@LedufInfraLeDufiNFrA a gentleman by the name of Paul Powell.

[@TwoandaHater]

underrated band.

A vulfpeck reaction would be great!

[@LowEndUniversity]

I've REALLY been wanting to do this! Please reply here with a link if you have a recommendation. Looking forward!

@@LowEndUniversity kzbin.info/www/bejne/hKKYfYB9qaegn9U bass on this is perfect!

[@KorxKlesk]

You should listen to the tracks "Scam" and "just another story". this album is definitely a master peace for bassists :D

[@cristianovia]

It is Stu and it was a teenager at the time!

[@Cosmopavone]

This is the album version. The single version has a different bassline with slapping in the refrain.

[@thinkingoutloud98]

Check out Mr Moon! Stu really came up with a funky bass line and he wasn't even 21

[@nigeltrigger4499]

I admire your ability to hear and play what you are hearing! I have been playing for 30 years and you have greater skill than me! However, could either you or I craft a bass line as good as you are reviewing?

[@LowEndUniversity]

Thanks! Well, I’ve played on a few albums that I’m proud of, and a lot of fans enjoyed my contributions, but that’s about the best answer I can give ya! 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@intro_game-night.theories]

This was Stuart Z. You should check out Stillness in time.

[@TheAblist01]

It was Paul powell on this station subbing for Stuart. Zender played on the single version

[@DGC64]

Do more

[@user-vw5oc5cv9r]

Please do 7empest!

[@LowEndUniversity]

Tool?

[@galacticdudeman1818]

Jamiroquai: Time won't wait for you (Dynamite Album) ;-)

[@nathanaelhall5780]

I think I read in the liner notes that he plays an 8 string bass, akin to a 12 string guitar.

[@ICTS22]

The official video version of this song has a lot of distortion on the bass when the bridge starts. It's way different than the bridge in this song and you're right and I cringe on the video version whenever I watch it.

[@Papi_John]

Dynamite is also another great album.

[@rickyvanniekerk771]

Stuart zender isn’t playing on this I think it’s Andrew Levy

[@256k_]

do more jamiroquai

[@LowEndUniversity]

What song?

[@princebuster93]

@@LowEndUniversitythis remix of space cowboy, thank you kindly ❤ - kzbin.info/www/bejne/jpOyh6mOor6Kr6ssi=afrZdKVt7ttEINA8

[@michtarragon4665]

I'm not sure where folks drop suggestions for you, but what about, "Whenever I Call You Friend" by....Kenny Loggins? A really cool and prominent bassline in that tune!

[@LowEndUniversity]

Right here! Thank you! I will have a more formal way to submit requests soon, but I read all comments and try to tally / log them as much as I can. Thanks for stopping by!

[@MrBillyboyroge]

@@LowEndUniversitynot sure if you have explored the rest of this Jamiroquai album as yet? ‘The Kids’ has a phenomenal bass line, performed here by a teenage Stuart Zender. You can see the ‘chunk’ he cut out the bass to limit the bruising to his hand when playing the high notes kzbin.info/www/bejne/l2HYg4aHbdN0jcUsi=pqiErdGpq2mJrsSD

[@Denbot_is_here]

Hey Mark!

[@BungSmuggler]

Oh hi Mark

[@LowEndUniversity]

Hey!!

[@kinsellaSE7]

Sooo should have kept with the jazz sound. It’s ageless and they’d have just got even better at it in their older years.

[@omarherrera4468]

And finally people are starting to catch up on the genius and how they redefined this genre and I state again the 1st 3 albums is jamiroquai like the star wars trilogy after that it’s you now

[@baronmeduse]

There's no synth pad. It's a Rhodes.

[@CPUTests]

This all album is Stuart Zender.

[@LowEndUniversity]

Not this recording.

[@MrAKbass]

You really need to do a re-reaction to the version with Stuart Zender playing the bass, that's the only version I listened to. Stuart does these little funky licks and variations and his timing is what really MAKES this song groove like a mofo. kzbin.info/www/bejne/hYHOm6GIfsmEjrM&ab_channel=JamiroquaiVEVO

[@MrBillyboyroge]

Here’s the full version aka the ‘stoned again’ mix kzbin.info/www/bejne/rnjSf4J8faetsJIsi=4dg08TIaf45-JVZt

[@LowEndUniversity]

Great to know! I'll check it out!

[@MrBillyboyroge]

@@LowEndUniversity as a musician yourself, then you would appreciate live performances Imo this version of Sapce Cowboy from 1997 is perfection kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y6HZd5asr8yKhqMsi=GR9q91w0MVqY7Vdu

[@MrBillyboyroge]

Poignant commentary at 1:51 seeing as the lyrics are inspired by Jay Kay’s love of marijuana 😃

[@cw5205]

It’s Stuart Zender- he was genius level on those earlier tunes.

[@callsignscrottymcboogerballs88]

Harkins back to Jean luc ponty stuff

[@MrBillyboyroge]

Here you go, Stu Zender on the bass for the ‘Stoned Again’ version which wasn’t obviously used on the album . Great album artwork as well kzbin.info/www/bejne/jX-ThppobMh8jqs 🔥🔥

[@cpad007]

Let's hear some JPJ and Led Zeppelin analysis!

[@LowEndUniversity]

Soon! But, any suggestions? I’m thinking “The Lemon Song” maybe! I’m not super familiar with it so it’d be fun to revisit!

[@cpad007]

@@LowEndUniversity The Lemon Song would be awesome but so is Immigrant Song, Ramble On and perhaps my favorite bass line of all: Achilles Last Stand. Listen to all 4 and decide. You're in for a treat!

[@omarherrera4468]

Look man, the first three albums is the real Jamiroquai, the one and only Jamiroquai so get it right after that it genericuai

[@larsbehrmann3768]

Why the hell you are having a Peace of wood in your Hand whilst hearing🤨... I know exactly, Frustration playing along with🤘.. I prefer just to dance

[@guidosalescalvano9862]

You really want the radio version. The bass line is way better. That is indeed Zender.

[@user-df4dm1mf3t]

That ain't no synth good sir, that's a Rhodes..

[@LowEndUniversity]

Noted!

[@TheAblist01]

​@@LowEndUniversitydon't note that lol, there's synth all over this track...

[@somericanguy]

I think the story was that Stuart had to leave town for a family matter so MrX filled in for the recording. But the single was Suart's work, which I always felt was much better. No disrecepct to MrX

[@joekao192]

Jamiroquai without SZ……..Shxt……

[@LedufInfraLeDufiNFrA]

Radio edit is more groovy