Cult of Personality Bass Cover

[@TJH3113]

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[@OfficialCesarValdez]

Very nice! You should definitely do more of these extended breakdowns. 👍

[@rosewoodfretboard]

I neglected to leave a message when I made a drop in the till a few minutes ago. I just wanted to say a very hearty "thank you" to you, sir. When I discovered this KZbin channel some years ago, I was blown away. Not just by your talent and chops, but by your warm personality and willingness to let us in and share in your journey. And the gear -- geez, the gear! Every video is like a trip to the candy store -- what is the Professor gonna drop on us next? When I need a bass fix, this is where I go first. In fact, this is my preferred way to listen to some of my favorite music, period. There are some great bass channels out there, but THIS was the launchpad for me. Tough to outdo the OG. God bless you and Lynn and the fur-kids.

[@Real_Epic]

🔥🔥🔥

[@yadielreyesuribarry5418]

Hey, Troy. Long-time listener, first-time commenter. I'm long overdue to thank you. I've been watching your videos since I started playing bass - that was in late elementary school, when I was recruited into my school's rinky-dink little student band. I got heavy into Rush and I was so set on learning to play Geddy's lines, and your videos were like magic to me. Like woah. I hoped hard that I'd be able to play half as well, and it still feels like I'm not even halfway to halfway there yet. That was back in sixth grade, just about, and now I'm in college (still playing bass) and I've never stopped tuning in. Watching you play has always been a great inspiration to me and I've always loved reading the stories that you put in your descriptions. I wish you the absolute best and I hope you get to keep playing for many, many years. I don't think I could thank you enough nor put into words how deeply you've affected my musical development. You're a cool guy. Addendum: A late congratulations on your anniversary! I get the feeling that Lynn's pretty damn cool too, if the number of basses you've bought is any sort of indication.

[@Tracer9GTRider8]

What a cool story, that's fantastic! I tried starting way late in life & it's not going well. My regret is that I was never inspired to start young. Keep going, you'll never regret playing an instrument but you'll probably regret quiting.

[@yadielreyesuribarry5418]

@@Tracer9GTRider8 I won't have anything to regret because I'll never quit. No question there. I'm not exactly where I want to be in terms of skill (there's ALWAYS the feeling that I could be doing better, which is sometimes a heavy feeling, and I know I'm not alone in this) but I've come a long way and I've never lost the passion for it. I know well the feeling that I could never nail some part because it seems beyond my capability as a bassist. But when you grit your teeth and you keep at it and you finally, FINALLY get it right - probably very few things are as gratifying. So keep at it. What you don't get today, you'll get tomorrow. Maybe the day after. But you'll get it, I promise, and you'll be impressed by your own progress. You *can* become a great player, age notwithstanding. I'm rooting for you.

[@Tracer9GTRider8]

@@yadielreyesuribarry5418 Good on you...don't quit ever! And I thank you for your support. I am discouraged easily and just don't feel like I "have the music in me" if that makes sense. If I could play bass as well as I ride a motorcycle I'd be a happy man!

[@yadielreyesuribarry5418]

@@Tracer9GTRider8 I hardly think I'm a great player myself, but you do what you can, and if you're enjoying the process, that's all you really need. I wish I could ride a motorcycle at all!

[@Tracer9GTRider8]

@@yadielreyesuribarry5418 unfortunately you're talking to a guy who struggles with CCR's Down on the Corner 😬 Riding a motorcycle is way easier than playing bass!

[@tamazil31]

Nice! No one ever talks about Muzz Skillings. Great bassist from a great band. Doug Wimbish was a perfect replacement. 🤘

[@Twobarpsi]

Oh...he is good, trust me 🤘🤘🤘!!

[@TJH3113]

Big truths there!

[@sleepyb65]

What a great cover!! I had forgotten how powerful the bass was in their songs.

[@TJH3113]

Thank you very much!!

[@empire0]

This is a band that should have been way bigger than they were. This song is amazing, the bass is great but the guitar solos were unreal.

[@TJH3113]

They were as big as a band could get for a time... it just didn't last very long.

[@Robil63]

Mind blown! I just landed here after seeing 5 other versions - This here is the only real deal.

[@TJH3113]

Thanks so much. It's a tough one.

[@xanderdaniels8284]

Your tone with that Fedora has so much character, it sounds fantastic.

[@timcole421]

Sounds like a j bass imo

[@hallucinatedovens8414]

His tone sounds the same in every video

[@TJH3113]

Thanks Xander.

[@stewartross13]

@@hallucinatedovens8414 That's because everyone has their own playing "finger print" if you will. Someone can play 10 different basses and they will all have different over tones and subtleties due to the basses being different but all of them will have the same fundamental tone due to the person's playing style. When I realized this it was like a revelation.

[@hallucinatedovens8414]

@@stewartross13 Thats not what I meant, every single video regardless of the bass he's playing, the amp is always set to the same "Chris Squire-esque" tone

[@Tolbens]

Amazing bass themes and I can say for sure that nobody's gonna be bored playing this cover!!!

[@TJH3113]

Thanks!

[@trusstingod]

The Living Colour concert I went to was the best show in my life. Crowd participation, groove, live rendition of the songs were excellent.

[@TJH3113]

Very cool! Thanks for sharing!

[@trusstingod]

@@TJH3113 We got to meet them after the concert and they were the coolest dudes. We were talking to Corey and we started taking about our kids and his, and how we had to remind him that his kids wouldn't be in school for Labor day 😆. Will was the calmest out of the bunch even after a powerful show. Doug was very nice and encouraging about practicing music. Vernon was the funniest, he kept calling my wife Princess Leia, since her blouse and necklace kinda looked the the costume at the end of A New Hope.

[@xpatsteve]

I got to see Living Colour open for the Rolling Stones on their Steel Wheels tour in 1989 in Cleveland. A great band that deserved far more attention than they got. Thanks again for rekindling some great memories with another flawless cover.

[@TJH3113]

Very cool! That was a great opportunity the Rolling Stones gave them. Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment. Take care!

[@daverader4044]

I saw them open for the Stones at Municipal Stadium in CLE too. A few months before, I caught them at the Phantasy in Lakewood. What a killer show, Corey Glover dove off the stage right into my two nephew's arms. A great band that didn't get enough attention.

[@spacealienjesus709]

Your covers are amazing and might i say you are one great bassist. I been playing 21 years and i love seeing a great bass player. You got great timing ..

[@TJH3113]

Thank you very much for watching and taking the time to leave such a nice comment.

[@4randosutube]

I remember when that album came out I was so jazzed by their sound. I felt they kinda smacked people in the face when rock and roll needed a band to kick some ass. They were energetic, unique and super tight.

[@TJH3113]

Totally agree! They sounded like nothing I’ve ever heard before.

[@dajoden]

You magnificent bastard. That was sensational.

[@TJH3113]

Thank you very kindly!

[@PatMalia-c6j]

I'm a guitar player who as of last year took up Bass in a cover band with my buddies from high school. Your tutorials have been invaluable. Thanks again!

[@TJH3113]

Very cool! That's great to hear!

[@fairandhonestvideoreviews7527]

You know this is where I come to learn a bass line/riff. Thank you for your efforts!!! :)

[@TJH3113]

My pleasure!

[@fairandhonestvideoreviews7527]

@@TJH3113 If you are ever in North Florida, Drop me a line.... :) Appreciate you man!!! :)

[@jasonbryant.bassguitarplay3641]

Again..the isolated part u play IS AWESOME.. IM PUTING THAT IN MY PERSONAL SONG LIST AS THE INTRO. THAT PIECE CANNOT BE COMMENDED ENOUGH.

[@TJH3113]

Thanks Jason!

[@ZeroMod]

Now THAT rocks....Always loved that song/album.

[@TJH3113]

Thanks Tim.

[@4stringz.]

nice one !!!! 7:54 "it's just a mess in there" LOLOL

[@TJH3113]

Thank you!

[@ClaudioSantos-bx4bd]

Classic song. Badass bassline. Terrific performance. Cool commentary in the end of the video. Thanks for the post!

[@TJH3113]

Thank you so much for watching and taking the time to comment Claudio.

[@clarfkent6227]

Best cover I’ve seen, even got the bass fill on the guitar solo!! Nobody does that and I’ve always wondered why. My fav fill of all time bass-wise. Salute brother! Also, those masks are awesome. Keep it up brother I’ll be watching

[@TJH3113]

Thanks so much!!!

[@derekdoessound]

They re-recorded it for Guitar Hero III, which is where the isolated track comes from. I thought I was going crazy when I was learning this song too and looked up the isolated track, but have always played it the way you played it.

[@Toolmybass]

Very cool....you should upload it!

[@TJH3113]

Thanks for the info. Did Living Colour re-record it, or someone else? Someone mentioned that the record company had it done.

[@derekdoessound]

​@@TJH3113 I just looked it up and apparently Living Colour re-recorded it due to not being able to find the 1988 masters. Doug Wimbish would've played on it but it was Muzz Skillings was on the original, as you mentioned in the video.

[@sassaraowalter5241]

Good choice . Muzz Skillings always had great bass lines. And and what a beautiful Fodera .

[@TJH3113]

I’m glad you liked it. Yes he did! Thanks!

[@4musiclovers]

Oh my goodness, I loved this band. I didn’t realize so much time had passed.💗

[@TJH3113]

Yes, where has the time gone!

[@BigSwift9]

As if I had any doubt you wouldn’t knock it dead. What’s crazy for me is I was actually looking for a bass cover for Cult of Personality last week trying to see if Muzz used any pull-offs, and here we are. Thanks Troy!

[@TJH3113]

Aw, you are too kind. I don’t know whether Muzz used pull offs or not, but I needed to use them in order to play it. Thanks Buzzard!

[@abassplayer4life]

Playing this video through the tv and Fodera sounds phenomenal. Every penny's worth, and then some. In 6th grade in NYC, I went to Our Savior Lutheran School. There was this kid a couple of grades behind me that played drums during our assemblies. The kid was immensely talented. Yep, it was a very, very young Will Calhoun.

[@TJH3113]

Thanks David. I got it for a pretty good price, but I'm still not sure if any instrument is worth this much. I mean, say I paid $1,000 for it. Does it sound 10x better than a bass I may have paid $100 for? Very cool Will Calhoun story!

[@nuke97]

Best cover and bass tone of this song on KZbin!

[@TJH3113]

Thanks so much!

[@russianbear6384]

Yiu literally have the best bass collection

[@TJH3113]

Thanks. This one didn't stay around very long.

[@Patchosis]

Got to meet Corey Glover and Will Calhoun when they played live in Santa Cruz, CA. They came into the audience at half time and just talked to us. Very cool dudes!

[@TJH3113]

Very cool indeed! I believe that Cory Glover lives very locally to me.

[@alexmacleod3728]

That song takes me back to my Uni days

[@TJH3113]

Awesome!

[@williamheflin2959]

A treasure! An inspiration!

[@TJH3113]

Too kind! Thank you William.

[@iaminbetweendays]

Awesome! I loved the afterwards dialogue.

[@TJH3113]

Thank you very much

[@mamethot]

Outstanding

[@TJH3113]

Thank you kindly!

[@triplesod3760]

The tone on that bass is unreal. Loved this video.

[@TJH3113]

I'm glad you liked it. Thanks!

[@vlodpg]

The bass drives that song!

[@TJH3113]

Big truth

[@KitBasher1]

I just joined a band this year that does that song - total workout!

[@TJH3113]

Totally!

[@shannonharris2816]

You are the man, Troy. I am struggling with this bass-line myself, using the tablature from 'CoverSolutions'. I am having to retrain my left hand for the riff, and I am using my thumbnail, indexnail and ringnail, for the right hand. Once again you have motivated me. Thank you.

[@TJH3113]

Do you what you’ve got to do! Thanks Shannon!

[@Quarrymen69]

Killer song! Killer cover!

[@TJH3113]

Agreed! And thanks!!

[@PushSueAside]

Someone got a new hat!!! Cheers! Congratulations, sounds great.

[@TJH3113]

🎩Thanks Tommy!

[@jeffberkeley9656]

Your playing absolutely mesmerizes me. And you make it look effortless. But when even you have to look at your fretboard, it's my signal that it is gonna be a super-tough part of a song for a hacker like me to play. As usual, you rock the house! Thank you kindly.

[@TJH3113]

Thanks again Jeff!

[@1flat1sharp47]

Thanks for slowing that lick down at the end for us. It is crazy. I saw Living Colour several times in the late 80s/early 90s and that whole band shreds.

[@TJH3113]

No problem. Very cool!

[@toekneemarz8824]

You killed it! I remember you're first talking video, and how uncomfortable you were actually talking to the camera. Here you are very cool and collected. Brings a smile to my face. Keep it up brother😊

[@TJH3113]

Thank you. Who knows, in another 10 years I may be singing and dancing in my videos.😂

[@gilbertlopez6937]

Beautifully executed. You’re the best

[@TJH3113]

Wow, thank you Gilbert!

[@kimbullock475]

Nice Troy…. Great rendition….👍👍 excellent…..

[@TJH3113]

Thanks a lot Kim

[@deecook8393]

Nice job!! Love that run you threw in.

[@TJH3113]

Thanks Dee!

[@mikevonhohenstein5587]

Awesome!! And Sweet Fodera!! (one of those is on my wishlist) Just got my Spector Euro RST, loving it!

[@TJH3113]

Thanks Mike!

[@dr.thrashfinger4915]

My man! Jeez you"ve covered a LOT of good stuff!

[@TJH3113]

Hey, thanks!

[@ericobanion6353]

That bass will be in my dreams now.

[@TJH3113]

It is a very nice bass, but definitely a little bit over the top.

[@knarftahw]

I've been waiting ages for this, thank you.

[@TJH3113]

I hope you liked it!

[@knarftahw]

@@TJH3113 Without a doubt, I enjoy the little talking bits as well.

[@KitBasher1]

That bass tone is amazing!

[@TJH3113]

I"m glad you like it! Thanks Thomas.

[@Texasboots]

One of the best songs from the 80s. Great job Troy!

[@TJH3113]

It would definitely be on the short list. Thanks Emm!

[@jasonlangan8122]

Awesome song! I saw them this summer, they crushed it, still fantastic even all these years later they still have a ton of energy.

[@TJH3113]

It is, isn’t it? I’ve missed them a couple of times, but plan on making it a point to see them next opportunity I get. I believe the Cory Glover lives locally.

[@cathtech15able]

Spot on once again Troy! Keep the videos coming. Always so entertaining watching you.

[@TJH3113]

Thank you John, I’ll try.

[@fjsolossa29]

Perfectly played as usual, sir! i used to had cramps playing this. 🤟🏽

[@TJH3113]

Thanks a lot! I hear you!

[@NinerFourWhiskey]

Great choice! Back in the day, used to play this one on gigs. Half the time on guitar, other times on bass.

[@TJH3113]

Thank you. Wow, the guitar sounds even crazier than the bass!

[@NinerFourWhiskey]

@@TJH3113 You definitely nailed it better than I ever did. We just faked whatever we couldn't figure out from cassette tapes.

[@destincasimiro6984]

Wow, great illustration and execution on this one Troy. Thank you for the detailed breakdown... This one definitely goes on my to learn list! Thank you...

[@TJH3113]

Thank you very much Destin.

[@stonerking78]

Great cover of a Classic! Well done!

[@TJH3113]

Thanks!

[@rbr9292]

Killer bass line! Awesome as always Troy 🤘

[@TJH3113]

Thank you very much!

[@chriswalters9819]

Right on! Always loved that song. Good bass line sir!

[@TJH3113]

Thank you Chris!

[@zumazmusic]

That tone! Not just the instrument, YOU. 🍻🎶

[@TJH3113]

Thank you so much. That was very nice of you to say.

[@SlapNSniff]

Awesome playing!!

[@TJH3113]

Thanks a lot!!

[@coleredding4478]

Great cover as always!

[@TJH3113]

Thank you, Cole.

[@peterwilliams7145]

Wow, what a mouthful of basslines! Outstanding work Troy.

[@TJH3113]

Big truth! Thank you Peter.

[@CAPEjkg]

I remember having to go out and get the living color cassette tape when it first came out. Along with RUSH they are one of my favorite bands!

[@TJH3113]

Me too!

[@johnnyMacB]

Superb! Love the tone. Am off to practice! Thanks, J

[@TJH3113]

Thank you very much, John!

[@toddhamby]

Great job Troy!! That one is a knuckle buster for sure!

[@TJH3113]

Thanks Todd! No doubt!

[@toddhamby]

@@TJH3113 also, I love the commentary that you provide. Totally entertaining and enlightening.

[@wheatproject3967]

Great song Troy! I remember when this first came out!! 33 years ago!! 🤯..... Dang it I'm old!

[@TJH3113]

It is, isn’t it? I hear ya. You and me both!

[@customDguitars]

Great job! Tried to see if I could fumble through this after seeing them some months back. Not so easy...

[@TJH3113]

Thanks! Keep at it, that’s what I did.

[@matthewnewman1446]

Sick Fedora, super fun bass lines. Awesome as always

[@TJH3113]

Thanks Matthew. I appreciate it.

[@2112_Jeff]

Great additional insight into the song. As always, phenomenal job!

[@TJH3113]

Thank you Jeff!

[@feistyy]

I love the sound this bass makes! Great job!

[@TJH3113]

I’m glad to hear that. Thank you!

[@hankfleming0560]

this is incredible dude

[@TJH3113]

Thank you very much

[@justinm1766]

This is still one of my favorite songs. I rocked the CD every single bread delivery for a week or more! Thank you for the videos and the personal updates/anniversaries! All the best!

[@TJH3113]

Awesome! Thanks Justin, take care!

[@dannyharris5310]

Muzz Skillings is a beast.. Great cover! Sounded killer!

[@TJH3113]

Without a doubt! Thank you Danny.

[@dannyharris5310]

@@TJH3113 welcome sir..

[@ianmackenzie686]

Dang! Another one from the dusty archives of my brain which I love! Thanks, I'm gonna have much fun with this one. 😀

[@TJH3113]

Thanks again, I’m glad you liked it

[@bassandbikes1970]

That’s a masterpiece, and that fill at 3:26 is nuts. Great job Troy! What model Fodera is that?

[@TJH3113]

Thanks so much. It's a Monarch Standard Special.

[@zeke7142003]

I think I'll just use my bass as an end table now.

[@craigparse1439]

Amazing job bringing this wonderful song to life. That has to be one of the most challenging bass covers I've seen and I'll go ahead and say... "You NAILED it!"

[@TJH3113]

Thank you very much Craig!

[@marvinewilliams8281]

I never knew they made an album or am I thinking of another group. I lke the rhythm and your ingeiing is as magnificent as ever. I love it!!!!! Thanks Troy Marvine

[@TJH3113]

Yes, Living Colour had a couple of albums out. Thanks again Marvine.

[@HighlandViking]

Dude.. That bass! 🎸🎸 Great cover as usual!

[@TJH3113]

Thanks.

[@chrischarrette94]

AWESOME video and an AWESOME tune!! KICK ASS, Troy!!

[@TJH3113]

I’m glad you liked it, thanks a lot Chris.

[@josie6554]

Wow this is something else!! This bass has amazing tone!! Your slight smile shows this is bliss!!

[@TJH3113]

Thank you Josie, I’m glad you liked it.

[@jbbbamandaoliveira3200]

Obrigado professor!! Vc tem facilitado minha vida inclusive incentivando a tocar músicas impossíveis de executar sozinho...

[@TJH3113]

Como sempre, foi um prazer. Muito obrigado por assistir e dedicar um tempo para comentar! Cuidar!

[@frankrodriguez8971]

Excellent choice and excellent tone!!

[@TJH3113]

Thanks a lot Frankie!

[@Tracer9GTRider8]

Wow that sounds fantastic!!!

[@TJH3113]

I’m glad you liked it, thank you very much!

[@beyrosmith4742]

Hey Dude! You are a great bassist! I'm bassist too in a coverband and sometimes have problems with some basslines like this,.Thanks for your work!! RESPECT 🙌💪

[@TJH3113]

Thanks Beyro! Always glad to help!

[@philipkarovski281]

Another fantastic cover Troy, and jesus that tone is killer

[@TJH3113]

Thanks so much Philip!

[@SolitaireG]

Great pick for a cover, you've got that staccato fingerstyle locked down. Every time I play this song I end up with another blister on a right-hand finger haha. Awesome, thanks for putting this up!

[@TJH3113]

Thank you. Sometimes it felt a little too staccato for me.

[@BassistJayDLeep]

The last 3 songs I was going to cover, you already did....LOL....Great job as always!

[@TJH3113]

Don't let that stop you! Thanks.

[@affordablewebdesigning9514]

@@TJH3113 No I'm still doing all actually there's a fourth one also, doing a Chris Squire medley tribute for his passing on 6/27/2015

[@TheGeordieBassist]

Fantastic, bass sounds great!

[@TJH3113]

Thanks a lot, I’m glad you liked it.

[@mikelawson6456]

Great song Troy! I loved LC when they first came out. Thanks for your wonderful playing and faithful cover! Muzz Skillings was actually playing a lead bass. And that run that everybody mentioned, holy crap!

[@TJH3113]

Me too! Thank you kindly, Mike!

[@sabbathoneseveneight8643]

Dude, I got so excited when I saw you were coving Cult of personality. Very tuff bass line, great Job as usual. 🤟

[@TJH3113]

I’ve been toying with this one for a couple of years and finally decided to put it to rest. Thanks, I’m really glad you liked it.

[@garrydhintz8017]

Sweet Fodera Troy!!! I hope it's comfortable because it sure looks great and I like the tones. It's got some nice punch!!!

[@TJH3113]

Thanks. Yes, it is extremely comfortable to play, but I have my own thoughts as to the cost/value ratio.

[@garrydhintz8017]

@@TJH3113 that's the thing, if you're name is Vinny Fodera or Ken Smith or Wal that name alone is responsible for most of the price tag. It's not like they do anything that's completely cutting edge. The stupid crazy fender prices for the old school basses are a testament to that. 10k gets you the same bass as 300$ in that respect. I will say that these boutique builders have something awesome going and it's uniqueness that I really appreciate. I feel like Warwick and Spector did it right by having some cheaper models as well as custom shops for the people who want to pay big bucks. I know Mike Tobias and Ken Smith tried it but not as successfully. Aside from the Asian copies if you want a Fodera you're going to be paying for it. But anyway I always love to hear your ideas and your commentary. You got an absolute great tone out of this thing and so much better than most of the other people I've heard playing Foderas. Opened my eyes for sure.

[@drew64rush82]

What a great cover of a awesome tune.. this album is actually really good in my opinion I listened to it a ton when it came out way back when??? Lol..hope all is well have a great evening..

[@TJH3113]

Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment, Drew!

[@brandonleblanc8335]

so good!!!!

[@TJH3113]

Thanks Brandon.

[@Twobarpsi]

One of my top favorite songs I play as a guitarist! You just rock this 🤘🤘🤘!!

[@Twobarpsi]

Does this help? kzbin.info/www/bejne/qmTSh6ZmhbKArNk

[@TJH3113]

Cool! Thanks. The video wasn't helpful for me with regard to learning more about the bass-line, but I thought it was really interesting. Thanks for sharing the link.

[@marcbiell]

Awesome !!!!

[@TJH3113]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@rellison68]

Stinkin awesome, dude!

[@TJH3113]

Thank you Robert!

[@jks3rd]

Great song! You did a fantastic job, as always. Great tone. Thank you!

[@TJH3113]

Thanks a lot, I’m very glad you liked it!

[@CindyDC]

Oooo love that bass ❤️ and you sound just as amazing as you always have ! This is a good song 😊

[@TJH3113]

Thanks Cindy!

[@kimosill413]

Now we’re talking! I have always loved this band. Total ground breakers and in my opinion, nobody sounds like them. One of my all time favorite bass lines is Nothingness from the Stain Album. Keep up the great work! Now I got to dust off my bass and knock off the rust.

[@martincox9691]

“Nothingness” has an awesome groove in the bass line. My favorite song by LC.

[@TJH3113]

Thanks! I need to go back and revisit some of their catalog myself.

[@juhos30000]

Nice job Troy! Doug Wimbish is a monster, tough bass in this song. Well done!

[@TJH3113]

Thank you!