John Mayer Bassist hears FOO FIGHTERS The Pretender for the FIRST TIME

[@GregsBassWorld]

I love this format introduced by Drumeo coming over to SBL! What a cool insight into individual creative process, in real time no less.🙌

[@devinebass]

we can't let Drumeo have all the fun! ;-)

[@AstromarineCorpse]

@@devinebass pretty sure nothing good comes out of letting drummers have fun.

[@devinebass]

lol - true! @@AstromarineCorpse

[@andrewcooper7813]

Love the format, would also love to isolation of original and new parts. Most of us are watching on our little phonesneed bass turNt UP 👆🤘👆

[@LSHamilton_Songwriter]

​@@devinebassPerhaps both channels could do something together?

[@jerryg2757]

Watching pros play songs by ear will teach you more than any lesson ever could. This is good stuff

[@devinebass]

🧡🧡🧡

[@LionAndALamb]

Their process is always enlightening.

[@ryanjd93]

So insightful. The way he can follow in and out of the melody after hearing it once. Awesome.

[@jerryg2757]

@@ryanjd93 I seriously doubt he had never heard the song before but that doesn’t mean he was in any way familiar with the intricacies of it. He did not disappoint

[@grantwalkersound]

I had the pleasure of recording Joey Castillo on drums (Queens of the Stone Age) for about a week at Rancho De La Luna back in 2018. It was a master class in professionalism... When the band would take breaks, he would be sitting with his earbuds in taking notes on the next track we would be working on or on changes the band just made to the current song. He was laser focused the entire time, never complained, was always courteous, and never missed a beat.

[@paulhartmann6989]

1:08 ... with a freaking pencil in the right hand ... you're kidding me!!!!! 😱 😍

[@dcthegreatest24]

That run was SICK, and especially because of the pencil

[@jeroenleeuwerke6585]

and us normal people keep hoping they can ever play this without a pencil of whatever.

[@brianmeadows6783]

The craziest thing to me about that first take is when he plays that little fill HE DOES IT WITH A PENCIL IN HIS RIGHT HAND

[@padureancalin8096]

Sean has such a good taste in the musical decisions, what notes, how long they are, the placement of the notes. Real bass player man, RESPECT!

[@flaviosan3020]

Yessss

[@devinebass]

He's an absolute monster musician!

[@abacquias]

Exactly! I also like a lot his recent collaborations with ScaryPockets.

[@clarenceoveur9497]

I love that at 1:08 he shreds like there's no tomorrow, showing how sharp his technique is, but still, when it comes the time to do THE take, he plays 100% for the song. That's a pro right there, no wonder he plays with all the big cats.

[@broskimedula5300]

He has pocket for days, this is why I love Sean Hurley.

[@authorrayrogers]

Twice through, at full tempo, without the bass track, and he had the skeleton of the song completely locked. Truly amazing. That is why they get this guy in the studio, folks.

[@mrbuttons1243]

They're on a different level. Then there's the guys who sight read something for the first time and nail it.

[@phileascarrai]

Wouldn't it be nice to feature the musician's name in the title?

[@TheDukeofhazzard86]

I was smiling the whole time watching this....The Pretender is top tier Foo Fighters and Sean's playing was spectacular

[@devinebass]

🔥🔥🔥

[@brandenconker]

I was the same smiling while he was playing (for me I started playing bass at 11 yrs and the switched to guitar and suddenly I left everything and in 30 yrs) sorry for being nostalgic but music connects everything and everyone 🥲

[@mauriciocorrea4811]

I always wanted someone to apply Drumeo’s idea to bass playing. Great move guys!

[@vanjamilosevic6937]

Make one with Lee Sklar, he is also one of the first call session guys, it would be nice to see that!🙌

[@devinebass]

We would LOVE to get Lee on to do one of these, he would absolutely destroy it!!

[@SteveMaturo]

Lee was the first one I thought of for this. I'd love see his process.

[@jgilmer]

Yes!! hes a GOAT!

[@larrychaz6511]

The only problem is that Lee Sklar has already played and recorded all the songs of the world. 😂

[@jimmymack9440]

😂​@@larrychaz6511

[@TeaHauss]

What a freakin pro, he just absolutely crushed that. Huge respect Edit: i do hope that the next time this is done, the guest's line is a little louder in the mix, it was a little hard on my untrained ears to hear him

[@SteveWeltman]

I started listening on my iphone (and the bass sucks on tiny speakers), and used my headphones on my Macbook and his bass was very prominent.

[@xXBiShOXx]

@@SteveWeltman seconded, I listened to this with a PC speaker setup with a sub and his bass track was definitely loud enough but his bass tone is very low-end focussed with very little top-end and wouldn't be very audible on phone or laptop speakers.

[@rydoggsc2]

Very easy to hear with decent headphones. I think it was mixed extremely well.

[@Jayyy_Wav]

Always use headphones when hearing anything bass related.

[@spinxz_314]

I can hear it on my phone just fine but yes headphones always!!

[@robjgolde3221]

That little fill going into the 2nd verse and in the final chorus at 7:13 🔥 so simple yet so good.

[@paulhudson2293]

Always amazes me that such incredibly experienced musicians haven't heard some of the most iconic from huge bands like Foo Fighters, but yet they absolutely nail it.

[@martinlowe1457]

I assume it’s because their job makes them so focused on what they need to do that they don’t get the opportunity to spend time listening to as much other stuff as we do.

[@Call_Me_Chewie85]

I call bs on it. No way the guy never heard the song before being asked to make this video. Impossible.

[@biorythmicshifter]

@@Call_Me_Chewie85I call this comment bs, just because you aren’t capable of doing it doesn’t mean others can’t…another negative keyboard warrior…it’s a very simple song.

[@Call_Me_Chewie85]

@@biorythmicshifter you clearly don’t know how to comprehend what you read. My comment was about calling bs on the video stating John Mayer’s bassist had never heard the song before making this video. Perhaps you should look up the definition of comprehend. And the definition of the word definition, in case you don’t comprehend what that means either.

[@GuyCoyle]

I have this same thought with a lot of the drumeo videos

[@travisnorman]

I've loved Nate Mendel's bass parts since back when he played with Sunny Day Real Estate. I've never heard a Nate Mendel bass track that was a wrong fit for the song. Not once. He does right by the songs, which is an incredibly important skill for a bassist.

[@rome8180]

His parts in Foo Fighters are too basic for my tastes. It's funny how whenever someone says "he does right by the song," they're talking about playing simply. Just reinforcing the false idea that parts are right if they're simple and wrong if they're busy. There's no one approach that will work for a song. I can imagine a bass line that is completely different than Nate's or Sean's that would work just as well. It's a matter of taste, not some platonic ideal of what "serves the song."

[@Lobsterdeth]

If you told me Nate Mendel lost all of his left-hand fingers in a machining accident the moment he joined the Foo Fighters, I would believe you.

[@thejohnofsteel]

@@rome8180The point is the he exercises massive restraint which is the perfect decision for the majority of Foo Fighters songs.

[@masterobio616]

always thought that he plays too simple, too. On Color and the shape there are some great bass lines, bit after that..

[@CARG00L]

He plays simple lines because most of the FF songs are simple. So playing complicated parts wouldn't fit those simple songs.

[@diegopeart]

Dude nailed the song around 97%. Astounding. Of course, Nate being a jazzy-punk kind of player, the pick makes the whole difference in the arrangement.

[@AnthonySargeant]

I love the idea of having players in one genre take on a tune that's in a genre that's completely different to what they're usually listening to/known for. You get a real sense of the process of how these top session dudes do there thing.

[@ccampau]

Let him try a Primus song

[@ilichiregius2884]

I found this video while looking for something that had nothing to do with this video and I couldn't be more excited about it.

[@devinebass]

🧡🧡🧡

[@Macna333]

This might be the coolest game I've ever seen. I need WAY more of these! I love you guys!

[@Jens1977]

To watch Ian‘s and Scott‘s childlike joy and excitement really made my day. The world would be a better place if we were all as enthusiastic about what we do. Thanks so much for this! ….and Sean….he‘s just the man…

[@MariJu1ce]

Amazing to see how quick he can learn a song, I had sean play bass on some songs of mine i was producing, and he nailed every one of them first take! With solid tone that fit in the mix really good!

[@rjjeffreys]

Sean Hurley did a phenomenal job on this classic Foo Fighters’ rock song! Scott, if you could get Nathan East to be a part of this great series; I would finally find true bass nirvana.

[@cyriani942]

Please make more of these videos. It really gives us more ideas that we could come up with. For me whenever I listen to a song with its original bass lines, it is difficult for me to come up with my own bass lines. Thanks Scott and Ian to inspire us to play THE BASS!!!❤❤❤

[@pawedrobniewski9131]

Wow! What the sound! This precision sounds insane 🤯

[@gambito90]

his name should be in the title of the , not John Mayer bassist

[@sykode]

maybe the addition of the name so we can later identify him.

[@Wordsareprayers]

Maybe U should upload Ur own page so U can do it how U want.🤓

[@joshualogan7345]

Who, John Mayer’s bassist?

[@NativeNewMexican]

@@Wordsareprayers Maybe you shouldn't bark at people when they offer constructive criticism.

[@enzolumare5680]

@@sykodeIt’s in the description

[@akmadsen]

3:34 Sean is actually so good that he deducts the name of the guitar player just from hearing the song!

[@craig7810]

I was looking for this comment. There's absolutely no way a professional touring musician has not heard this song before.

[@Kasino80]

Also he probably do know the band members, so guessing it's Dave Grohl isn't much of a stretch.

[@akmadsen]

@@Kasino80 I was being sarcastic because they're heavily implying throughout the video that he doesn't know the song or who plays it. Sean even goes "aaaah" when they reveal it near the end of the video. They just forgot to cut the part where he drops the lead guitarist's name way before the reveal.

[@DerekWrites]

I think it was more that Dave's voice is recognizable, he was talking about the vocals

[@akmadsen]

@@DerekWrites I was referring to when Sean says he'll late Dave take the intro (which is only guitar).

[@callumfriend2523]

The walk from the end of the pre into the chorus is so simple but adds so much!

[@its.me.jordo.]

Yes!!! Finally, we get a bass version of this great concept!!

[@matheuspandeiro]

the level of experience and finesse he showed in this video is remarkable!! that’s an amazing musician! love his playing

[@GunnySmithApple]

This is everything I love in a video. Loved Ian’s face when he threw in that little lick. So much good!

[@devinebass]

🧡🧡🧡

[@jakebeaudrie]

I like his tight pulse on the chorus and picking up that last bit of vocal melody. Super cool.

[@neillajkiewicz3767]

Wow, respect to Sean for agreeing to this and then nailing it! Also, I love Ian and Scott’s reactions to Sean’s playing. So cool!

[@devinebass]

🧡🧡🧡

[@stephenairey4952]

I've been waiting for so long for someone to do this format on bass after watching all the drumeo ones! Thank you for scratching the itch, it's so fascinating watching the pros work their magic and seeing how they process playing!

[@devinebass]

👍👍👍

[@ethanbass28]

Not only did he nail it, he's playing it finger style! So good!

[@wjackter]

When i see videos like this, i don't get how they don't know the song. This was a huge hit and this guy works in music in the genre

[@pizzicato16]

Just because he plays in the genre doesn't mean he listens to that genre. Maybe he likes Celtic folk music or zydeco in his free time.

[@Stackimo]

Correct, and then he says, "I'm going to let Dave have the beginning." Not sure you call him by his name but, haven't heard this song.

[@MartinPeterTV]

@@StackimoI mean, Foo Fighters are massive, so even if he hasn’t listened to their music there’s a good chance he knows who Dave Grohl is and knows who the foo fighters are. I only know this song from Rock Band/Guitar Hero, but I’ve definitely heard about Dave Grohl and the Foo Fighters all over

[@rudolphvehemicj8935]

I assume the same with reaction videos. In videos like this, I don't care if he worked on the song for a week. It's just really cool to hear another person's take.

[@swissarmyknight4306]

@@Stackimo I'm sure Dave insists that everyone refer to him as "Monsieur David Grohl Esquire" or "Milord".

[@resuta12]

Sean is a god! So precise and calculated but also full of feel and life!

[@DanielMejia-tc7bs]

What a way to listen from Sean Hurley,the way he understand the musical arrangement just amazing.

[@devinebass]

💯💯💯

[@Duffley]

F-Yes. Bravo. This is the caliber of bassist drummers love to play with.

[@devinebass]

💯💯💯

[@joelouisx1]

Fantastic!!! The playing, the faces, the reactions... Awesome. Thanks for make me happy

[@jarmar9847]

This is what I call true life wisdom, diligence and passion. I love people like that

[@caddelworth]

Like Sean, I hadn't heard this song before. Also like him, I was _expecting_ the final four notes after the stop at the end! Sean did a great job on this, and yes please SBL: more of these would be terrific, and thank you!

[@devinebass]

👍👍👍

[@shankrl1]

I just straight up don’t believe either of you. This song was everywhere in like 08?

[@caddelworth]

@@shankrl1 I'm 67 and the FFs are not a band I've ever listened to. Don't make wild assumptions on zero evidence.

[@praxismobius6037]

Man, it's some kind of magical trick that he can do that. . . how. Mind blowing.

[@jayc9045]

This is my first exposure to Sean Hurley and wow, incredibly talented and also exudes positive vibes. Great video!

[@wilowwells]

I freaking love when they do this on Drumeo, awesome to see on here. More of this, please!

[@RichL79]

Always wanted this sort of format for bassists. I love this so much. Informative and extremely enjoyable. I hope we get more of this.

[@leof2497]

This is amazing!!! That drummeo series for bassists. Do more!!

[@wreckoningday]

This was the best video I've seen in a long time. Such a great idea. Amazing player!

[@devinebass]

🧡🧡🧡

[@martinr1867]

That was amazing. Watching true pros is fascinating, and to see their instinct in real time is unbelievable.

[@devinebass]

💯💯💯

[@oldraventwo]

Is the channel planning to make a series out of this concept? It's a lot of fun watching other people feel out and deconstruct a song on the fly and see their method.

[@devinebass]

Potentially!! 👍👍👍

[@oldraventwo]

@@devinebass wicked!

[@jorgefalcones1753]

This drumeo shit is awesome!! Keep them coming guys!! @@devinebass

[@nadialockhart9910]

@devinebass do it!!

[@mgr_1138]

Incredible. Sean absolutely rocked this. Very inspiring to see what you can do if you recognize chords and know your way around the fretboard. Also: I was a bit surprised how good those fingerpicked flats sounded in the mix for that song.

[@MaMa-mm6gw]

Wow, this is so great!!! Looking forward to more episodes of this format!!!😮

[@devinebass]

👍👍👍

[@SteveWeltman]

Sean ROCKED it! Loved his very powerful way of writing and then playing what he heard. Amazing. My head exploded. I am going to go burn my basses now.

[@callumsims7145]

Please keep doing this drumeo style thing!!! We needed this for bass 🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@williamgraham6878]

I love how pumped Ian gets lol made my day!

[@LeandroOlavarria]

SBL and Drumeo are my two favorite music education channels. Great to see you're doing this with professional bassits too. I am a bass player and really love rhythm section. Thank you for the great work you do guys.

[@orpheos9]

I love the reactions of the other two people. They are just rocking out.

[@koreyfreemanofficial]

This is mind blowing. Hard to believe he hadn't heard this song before tho? It's so popular

[@masterobio616]

thought the same. Also worth a lot of the drumeo videos. Hard to believe those pro bassists/drummers haven’t heard these songs before

[@LorenzoDeLeon]

@@masterobio616believe me : it is not that hard when you’ve been trained your whole life to do just this - late notice replacement gigs and unprepared studio sessions are basically what you do for a living…

[@iwillnevergetone5]

just like all those Drumeo vids, i think it’s a case of: content over everything. we’re talking about singles that had a ton of promotion behind them. they’ve def heard these songs before- it’s not like they’re the deep cuts. every Target, Starbucks, Dental office, etc is playing them 24/7

[@jasonvegan5761]

@@iwillnevergetone5Yup, “pretending” he hasn’t heard the song before makes for great content as well as allows him to perform it better with some previous knowledge of how it goes

[@kennet7837]

@@jasonvegan5761 I've never heard "The Pretender" before either until I actively decided to check out their music, so it's not unconceivable that Hurley didn't know it either. The only Foo Fighters songs I recognized were "Everlong" and "Learn to Fly".

[@laurenceblackadder3103]

No surprise there, Sean is a total beast, haven’t seen him in ages but not only is he a fabulous musician but a wonderful human being too.

[@devinebass]

🧡🧡🧡

[@sumeursault]

This is a great concept! Sean is such a pro, soooo impressive

[@devinebass]

💯💯💯

[@WebProductions23]

This is great to see from a bass player who is always learning to see a professional bass player break it down with ear training and playing for years give all us new and old bass players hope.

[@brianstidd1164]

We need more of this. Well done! 🤘

[@devinebass]

👍👍👍

[@oldraventwo]

I love this. It's how I learn most songs when the band brings something new.

[@yardsaler5417]

I’d love to see someone react to the live Foo Fighters version of this song, the arrangement is different - it’s such a powerful stadium song to being with and then Dave and the boys decide to crank it up to 11 for the live arrangement, it’s bananas. Best band you’ll see live, even without Taylor on the drums. (JF seems like such a stellar guy & drummer to bring in to fill that massive void.)

[@TonyHannah-g7g]

That was inspiring world class working bassist just ..... nailing it first take!

[@alanmcenroe20]

That was awesome, love that we got to see him track the entire song not just parts. Would love to see someone do something like Metallicas orion that has so many unique parts, be cool to see someone elses interpretation

[@devinebass]

🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻

[@guzguzguz16]

Absolute madness, Sean Hurley is a beast ! Thank you so much for adapting this concept to bass, that's totally perfect ! Can't wait to have more videos !

[@smalchsmalch7378]

Come on! :P "I'm gonna let Dave have the intro" -> Big reveal: "- It's the Foo Fighters - suprised aaah"

[@matiascba87]

Was looking for this comment. I mean, maybe he didn't know the song, bug recognized the sound nd voice of the foo fighters. What's ridiculous is the british kid who not only didn't know miss you, but didn't even recognize it was the fucking rolling stones!

[@ReesePlaysMusicOfficial]

A Sean Hurley video is always a welcomed way to start my morning

[@robertray2714]

This needs to be a series ooooweeee

[@devinebass]

do we have more coming? maybe? mwahahaha

[@erhock92]

@@devinebassI sure hope so! This was fantastic!

[@natecz8141]

Few things more enjoyable than having someone, who has put in the time and energy to make it look like instinct, talk you through their process

[@devinebass]

🧡🧡🧡

[@thegabaghoul93]

Now we need a drummer and bassist to hear a song they've never heard and come up with a part!

[@murphytoonz]

That's a great idea. Maybe a collaboration or Rick Beato.

[@thegabaghoul93]

@@murphytoonz 2 songs one for both SBL and Drumeo would be kinda cool

[@murphytoonz]

@thegabaghoul93 it would probably be a bit too complicated but a drum take on drumeo followed by a bass take on sbl and then the drummer and bass player getting together and changing their parts to make a cohesive rhythm section would be great. Or maybe I should just form a band again!

[@Subin_R.M.]

5:02 those pickup notes and that expression!

[@ozph08]

I don't believe any of these chaps haven't heard these songs before... you can't avoid them for the last 20 years...

[@cinders302]

A lot of musicians aren't listening to a bunch of other artists. They're busy focusing on their own work. Some dig into numerous artists, lots don't

[@JulesStoop]

Yep: what cinders302 says. I used to be a very busy musician and was always really focused on what I was creating myself. Whenever I wasn’t busy writing, tracking, playing, gigging, practicing, etc. I just really appreciated silence (and the music in my head).

[@SHAFFA71]

Unless they bin living under a rock,,right my friend,,totally agree wit ya !

[@donaldcummings8407]

I tend to generally take most peopler at their word unles they give me a reason not to.

[@donaldcummings8407]

@@SHAFFA71 I'd never even heard of Sean until recently , but apparently he's been around for awhile..So I guess I've been "living under a rock" If they havent heard the song, they havent heard the song . Foo Fighters arent that big a deal.

[@rborawski]

❤ Sean seems like he was fully formed in 1997 when I saw him for the first time live with Vertical Horizon. As a drummer, it’d be amazing to sit in the pocket with him & enjoy the ride. Well done fellas!

[@emoppp]

Drumeo got Mike Portnoy. Pianote got Jordan Rudess. We should get John Myung!

[@chrissy1310]

John Mayer is lucky to have someone so cool! That was awesome

[@Adi_Zdrzalkos]

Would love to see Robert DeLeo on here

[@Watermanbass]

What a start of my Friday morning 8-12-‘23 in Holland. Just came out of my bed and this is the first thing I heard. I’m a big Foo Fighters fan and than mister Sean Hurley on base. Brilliant film brilliant performance. My weekend can’t go wrong. Thanks Guys. I’ve seen a few differences in my bassline of the Pretender. Going to work on that

[@alexl.9917]

Ahhh, the secret to playing like Sean is playing with a pen in the plucking hand 😂 Now I get it...

[@Frooshchadfleadeegeehawk-he1tf]

Nate would be proud. Yeah. The Foos are so badass, full of emotion, lyrics with relatable meaning, musicians that are at the top of their craft. Such talent…my favorite band…

[@amitchelmore88]

Joe dart or Bobby Vega would have interesting approaches

[@kirktown2046]

Oh I absolutely love this, I'm so glad this is becoming more popular. Like, when you interact with musicians in real life, especially non musicians, you really get a lot of the "awe" effect from them doing casual covers of songs you love in their own style. Sean Hurley gave me goosebumps!

[@bassapace]

Jumping on that drumeo train eh

[@devinebass]

can't argue with a really solid type of content 😂 seemed like a waste that it didn't exist for bass 😜

[@bassapace]

get it girl!@@devinebass

[@caioperli]

Man, what a great perform!!!! He looks like knows this song. Great feelings.

[@juurden]

I dont believe a second that he hasnt heard that song before

[@JabezGill]

1000000% I guarantee you that any professional, touring musician hits age has heard all of the biggest hit songs. Maybe he never played it before but he has heard it. These channels lie just drive clicks and views.

[@chatwithanns]

I am not a bass player and had never heard this song but this video was actually really fun to watch! Loved the energy and passion! Im a new fan. Thank you!

[@devinebass]

🧡🧡🧡

[@hen3vz]

3:34 How can he say "I'm gonna let Dave have the intro" if he's never heard the song before? Does he know FF and DG but not The Pretender? Seems unlikely.

[@FizzyCape]

Any professional musician is at least familiar with who Dave grohl is. He was in 2 of the most popular rock bands of the last 30 years. Even if you don’t know their music, you know dave

[@thelicc7620]

So good to see pros playing and giving honest insights.

[@dngrouscrgo]

How can he be a bassist for so many famous musicians without ever hearing a song as well known as the pretender?

[@woutertron]

I think this might be the second time in my life I've heard this song and I attended conservatory for bass performance and played professionally for a little while. There's a whole world of music out there. Your standards aren't everyone else's. I've played at jam sessions with guitarists who have never played a blues before, but then they knew every note to every Randy Rhoads solo or whatever. I find that mind boggling, but that's just the way it is.

[@josephwalton487]

I was saying the same thing. This song has been played out to extremes both on radio and TV.

[@woutertron]

​@@josephwalton487 you think pro musicians spend a lot of time listening to the radio these days?

[@brouwersjasper]

Isn't it weird before his go at it he says "I'm gonna let Dave have the intro" and in the end when they reveal who the band is he goes "aaaah". How did he know it was Dave Grohl singing then if he didn't know the band?

[@garycoates4987]

Yeah I'm not buying it lol , this is a ubiquitous radio airplay song at this point

[@jonpoon3896]

Videos like this shows the real difference between pro musicians and the rest of us. A lot people can play nice licks and crazy chops. The pros have elite level ears. They simply listen better than the rest of us

[@devinebass]

💯💯💯

[@Fenar_]

I refuse to believe he never heard this.

[@lu_lenardt]

Same.

[@dustinschmidtphoto]

It’s not hard to believe. If you don’t listen to a certain genre of music, and you’re a working pro in another area, then you don’t have time to hear everything that’s out there.

[@ramoncardoso1603]

Me too

[@de4455]

Watch more videos of Sean Hurley. He really is all that and more.

[@toddbailey4645]

Three of my biggest heroes in one video.... and P bass... True Pros here!

[@felipe_marra]

there is no way he never heard it before

[@Wordsareprayers]

Yes, there is.🤓

[@ПетрТутаев-ю6ъ]

Incredible feeling of the song's arrangements ! Thank you!

[@bgillett72]

absolutely no way in hell he has never heard this.

[@WarriorforChrist8601]

The guy is a top session guy

[@akmadsen]

At 3:34 he says "I'm gonna let Dave have the intro". Obviously that doesn't necessarily mean that he knows the song beforehand, they _could_ have told him after the first playthrough that it was Foo Fighters and just edited it to look like it was all revealed after the final take, but it does seem a bit odd. Sean Hurley is nonetheless still awesome and an absolute beast and I have no doubt he'd be able to do play this by ear this quickly regardless if he actually does it in this video.

[@pappabearlee8938]

Huge fan of SBL, Scott, Ian, Sean Hurley, and the Foo Fighters. This is a dream come true for me. Thank you!

[@ajmic2]

My first thought is always how is it a professional musician has never heard an extremely famous song before??

[@tmcwilliam01]

How can I like this 1000 times! The Drumeo challenge has come to SBL! Perfect song, perfect player! Thank you.

[@jmklamm]

There is a 0% chance he hasn’t heard this song as a bassist for those artists- I’m shocked

[@jamiemacdonald436]

Not sure why everyone says this. I love Foo Fighters, I know every song, but not everyone listens to everything.

[@AshiStarshade]

You might not have figured this out, but he was busy with his own career, not sitting around in a basement listening to all the songs in the world.

[@jmklamm]

This song won a Grammy in 2008. From Wikipedia: “The Pretender was the most densely played alternative rock song of 2007. It held the record for longest running number-one in the Modern Rock Tracks' history”. Just seems pretty hard to miss!

[@xentis007]

Way too cool. Love Sean's playing and he nailed a great song.

[@devinebass]

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