Neurotica - Bass Playthrough

claygober
claygober
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[@maxchacon]

the backbone and soul of polyphia ❤

[@brendendanieley8114]

FACTS

[@bjornedvardsson5510]

And a mustaches

[@haydenwilson470]

Facts

[@ArsynZ]

Clay looks like an ancient vampire who started playing bass centuries ago because he was bored of immortality.

[@matthewdavis2703]

Legendary mustache

[@alancita5411]

The phrasing implies the bass takes his immortality 😭

[@skrjabe_]

@@alancita5411??

[@Caminopoi66]

⁠@@skrjabe_bored “of”, instead of “from”, implies the immortality as the direct cause instead of boredom being an indirect side effect of immortality and living forever.

[@andrewhyman3992]

the accuracy

[@Wesley-rn7oc]

The "thanks for watching" at the end is wild. Sir, thanks for playing.

[@NikiMortis]

That's so wholesome

[@leooofloreees]

2:35 that was fuckin nasty man

[@DoDavidDo]

f*ckin tasty

[@NeilDjents]

IKR

[@skrjabe_]

ISTG, and onwards😫

[@TheWolverine7]

should do an alternate cut of the album where clay just shreds the whole time with no regard for serving the song 😂

[@maxchacon]

yo you got posted on clay’s ig story

[@TheWolverine7]

@@maxchacon haha that's dope, don't have IG so wouldn't have even known without ur reply. welp, guess we just wait for it to drop now 👀

[@andrew_franz_noise5903]

Perfect example of someone who has the skill to throw down, but isn't afraid to step back and play what's right for the song.

[@bullghani]

I love that hybrid style on bass. it makes every note so powerful.

[@GuitarFRETBOARDHACKS]

Clay is every guitarist dream bassist. He really knows how to respect the song, and write around the melodies while still flexing. A masterclass act everytime.

[@bukanmusisi2394]

He was a guitarist so that makes him understand guitarist better

[@GuitarFRETBOARDHACKS]

@@bukanmusisi2394 absolutely. I've seen his old guitar covers when he still played electric lol

[@lamblatte8139]

@@GuitarFRETBOARDHACKS Where are these old guitar covers?

[@Sierra-xi2ty]

Unpopular opinion but my favorite song off the album. Also my favorite “normal” bass line from Clay. The tone is to die for. Awesome playthrough.

[@ado011235]

My favourite too

[@Grimboww]

I was wondering if you were gonna play those nutty chords over the solo but the lower roots hit just as hard, also that lick at 2:34 is absolutely VICIOUS Massive props, was an absolute treat to listen to!

[@husatoledo]

2:17 Good Lord...

[@line6spidey]

2:35 GOES CRAAAAAZYY 🔥

[@platetechfonics7006]

picking + slapping. dang man you got some serious serious chops.

[@jasonpoland5507]

Love his tone. Makes sense for the pick for this sound

[@laytonfoster5057]

Man you are so cool. such amazing playing

[@veenoir1991]

This song fkn hits hard with subs. And that bass is beautiful

[@xeakpress]

Ok at this point I'm convinced there's gonna be like a whole line of signature Basses, shoes, finger tats, long hair, and mustaches on the way

[@Hickorybee]

Im bald as fuck . I want the hair. 🙄🤪

[@admatlydian]

He's a badass at the live shows too! The hype man!

[@KekeStudios-zg4cz]

HE'S BACK WITH ANOTHER SICK PLAYTHROUGH

[@BrianinSLCity]

Nothing short of brilliant. Clay cN clearly tear it up for the duration, but has the restraint to serve the song, The tone is perfect. Hitting all the right spots to compliment the song along with Clay A, and mixing in the fills for a little spice. Well done!

[@HourRomanticist]

Well said. Wish we had some more of his solos

[@jukeoncampus]

Love that Banjo Kazooie callout on the wall behind you, hombre. Also live for your subtle flexes, those licks are amazing.

[@Beaufortlawrence]

More clay doing clay things please!!

[@nonosssp]

banjo kazooie and polyphia , is perfect!!!!!

[@lucasrv2630]

ur my biggest inspiration dude

[@theatticreview777]

2:35 goes hard, but hot damn 2:17 is slick 🔥👏

[@Mister006]

My sentiments exactly about 2:17! That support of Scottie's wild arpeggiation at the end of his solo made the complete difference to it's prominence on the track! Gober is RIGHT WITH HIM! ...and THAT is COOL! 😎

[@doyoulikejazz9516]

Yes, more bass!!!

[@moa4331]

We love you, Clay.

[@MatyPau]

It's cool that you want to do all the songs on the album :) ❤❤❤

[@metalavenger23]

That bass is very orange. It’s literally stealing the color out of the rest of the shot.

[@glougloudiiace]

I didn’t noticed that! It makes everything else look like colourless.

[@Erickhetfield]

The tone is amazing. So rich and thick, but at the same time crispy. edit: Just Realized this is not a cover, he the actual bass player for Polyphia. That's why it sounds so good.

[@sergiozdrums]

lovely!!

[@velartt]

this bass sound is like my dream bass sound

[@Schmoogis]

This is the one i was waiting for

[@krozz9309]

I fuckin love everything you put out, you’re the reason I started playing bass guitar, in my eyes you have completely reinvented how bass should sound, thank you for being such an inspiration

[@ChintzMusic]

It must be difficult to be so skilled and have to play slow or with a lot of rests, the fast licks seriously fuck so hard

[@davidfink4963]

Wow. When i listen to Polyphia, its hard to just follow the bass line. Now that I see what you are doing, i understand why. I am listening for bass melodies, but you're playing percussion with that thing. Amazing stuff.

[@kzyt_]

finaly after like fuckin years

[@pokecuzes]

The snaps at 2:35 make me smile

[@jasonbamburg1163]

There's really a lot of expressiveness you can get with a pick on bass.

[@curtispop8123]

KIng of Bass in present generation, and apart from that Clay is the real true Rocker Imo, in every song of Polyphia Clay's performance is always Rocking, he cant stop headbanging when the music starts, thats a true Rockstar right there. I salute

[@kaiying74]

Thanks a lot for this. Kick ass playing on the whole album bro. 🤘

[@jakobsweet5219]

wooooo

[@PearHellforge]

clay goober

[@bennieboy777]

You are bass goals in so many ways. Love the play throughs, keep em coming!

[@tealeaf3210]

Tasty AF

[@JimmyZambranoR]

First, and good job, we need more of these!

[@thesolersystemofgames841]

Clay goober

[@tatocta]

normal notes❌ dead notes✅

[@brendantimmons2957]

scratches are so sick, your bass lines are always so unique and fitting.

[@Schsean93]

rad man, this song and your lines got me to dive into 5 strings and rhythmic playing! cheers for the playthru, heaps more pocket than i thought!

[@belugaprincessofficial]

hands down some of the nastiest bass playing i've ever heard, some insane runs and every single mute is fucking perfect

[@allrequiredfields]

Why is EVERY Polyphia song in harmonic Minor (i havent heard a major 7 here so maybe its just minor) and between 130 - 140 bpm (or multiple of)? Every song of theirs sounds exactly the same to me.

[@dianavaleria3032]

Best bassist ever!!! ❤

[@sanyo_neezy]

Hey Clay! Remember when some guy crowdsurfed on to the stage in Berlin last year and you gave him a fistbump? Yep, that was me :D I have a SoungGear, too (Ibanze SR605E). How can I recreate your iconic bass tone? Can you maybe do a short video on your EQ and your FX chain?

[@drawwithpeter5768]

Davie and clay should slap the bass

[@solobassfalan]

Hey Clay which brand or model bass would you use if you were not endorsed by Ibanez? (Dingwall imo)

[@sprookyspookysprookyspooky]

bro FINALLY remembered his password 🙏

[@sarveeshbaijal5562]

Blud this was posted 3 weeks ago why u trippin

[@heavenly2k]

I'm high and thought I was clicking on a Meshuggah cover, I mean you look pretty metal. Really good bass tone tho

[@kevinfitzpatrick95]

Jeeez Louise 2:16 is madness

[@lhuzzy1293]

Was listening thinking, "yeah, I can play this". Dude decides to kill my vibe post 2:17 😅

[@jacques_phroste]

Thanks for coming to Portland OR last October. Clay was so humble & a pleasure to hang with @ meet & greet too... actually both Clays were very warm & friendly people to meet!!!

[@NerdyGamer-pg3jq]

Sick nasty awesome

[@rrrr-nd8rn]

THANK U FOR UPLOADINGGGG!

[@SteveBearscemi]

This dude is super good. He should join a band named Polyphia

[@nezainachraf4584]

if polyphia guys are the villains this guy will disobey the rule and somehow help the protagonist, sacrifice himself and hoping the protagonist get stronger than tim henson

[@rrrr-nd8rn]

FINALLYYY

[@blistergeist]

Thank you so kuch for posting this playthrough! I've been lrarning this song and being able to see you play some of the more conplex parts is *extremely helpful*

[@SophieBurrell]

that was tight af

[@SoulsOfAG]

Lord of the ghost notes

[@NathanJamesJerritze]

I thought this was Meshuggah's Neurotica Not disappointed nonetheless

[@armignac]

What bass is this now? Great playing as always!

[@remrust]

Thanks for posting, this is awesome

[@gimmeyomoneyy]

I love you

[@mikematthews5890]

digging on that orange Ibanez with the custom bass ramp \m/.

[@jacobjaeger23]

Oh man he did it again!

[@Chaoticmage699]

clay gober fans are feasting rn

[@kitsvn]

I love the bass so much. You’re a genius, Clay

[@ethereal_guitar]

I need your tone man, I can't make a bass sound right to save my life lol

[@jakethornton7]

He always does the brrrcktspkt just right

[@JaketheDawg222]

I love how he added the bit he does live at 2:35, fucking disgusting 🤙🤙

[@dylancross4050]

The heart of Polyphia

[@tvarasu]

I d like to see something original just from what clay likes

[@SkorpioMusic]

Everyone saying 2:35, but I'm loving 2:15. lol

[@lux2329]

F ibanez coz still not giving this talented man his own signature bass

[@Erickhetfield]

This is basically a 3min long solo. The patterns barely repeat at all.

[@8gocrayzee]

what strings do you use clay? they sound great!

[@PrivilegedWhiteMan]

insane pklaying as always, how on earth do you get that nasty ass tone????

[@kevinbichael6602]

can we get a tutorial on how to get your bass tone?

[@kars9876]

judging by the knob on the bass are you using both pickups?

[@665denierofthebeast]

Anyone know what bass he’s playing?

[@aktomasi3454]

hybrid thumping isn't real, it can't hurt you

[@NickCooper-h1y]

Fuck my 6 strings. Clay makes me want to play bass

[@benjielnguyen1661]

lalala playthrough? we can barely hear you through the mix

[@paoloantonio1531]

Clay is the reason why I love my 5 string bass even more (I bought it years ago mainly to play Limp Bizkit songs).

[@jorge-xo2yl]

Me encanta que derrepente se escuche repetitivo y te enganche con algo que te saca de esa monotonía

[@syukhtwork8921]

at a first glance i thought he was Johnny Depp

[@toemato1228]

Is this tone achievable with a normal P bass?

[@Mister006]

That support for the end of Scottie's solo?! CHEF'S KISS, BABY!!!

[@NeilDjents]

Gonna listen to 2:35 on repeat

[@sthxdnn1]

My face the second the bass kicked in