3 of Steve HARRIS's most impressive bass lines with genuine drums!

[@michalsenk117]

He can do more with four strings than I can do with my life.

[@Abhi-qg5rh]

8

[@creatifetudes8553]

🤣

[@kylelawrie8225]

That escalated quickly

[@patricklongerbeam6421]

🔥🔥

[@tommanserable]

*wife

[@DieCryMan]

I don't get where these hate comments are coming from. I just witnessed a dude nail some amazing bass parts. Well done.

Cheers ;) And as for those haters, it is well known that "you hate in others what's missing in you"... So rather comforting ;)

[@lazalazarevic2881]

They coming from people who knows only to talk and nothing else in their lives.

[@DB-kl9bp]

It's because people are clueless morons.

[@Denis-gd8yq]

Great job Didier.

[@-RJ-hw6qq]

One of the few metal bands that you can hear the bass! Fucking love this band!

[@markhughes5574]

Maiden are awesome.

[@khrashingphantom9632]

That's because the bassist wrote the songs. Lol. Seriously though as sound that legendary you HAVE to hear.

[@kenogster3059]

Now do it while running a marathon on stage like Steve does. That dude runs more on stage than anyone I've ever seen in concert. I pulled a hamstring just watching him.

Be sure I just do the same on stage ;) And between us, music and sport are two different things! Olympic games take place every four years and not @ Iron Maiden concerts. DG

[@kenogster3059]

@ You mean banging your head is not an Olympic sport. LOL

[@martinturco3668]

Idiot comment. Play and shut up

[@patrickmelhorn793]

Relax on the comments. These are his choice. All bassists complaining about certain songs not being on here, post your videos of you playing them. Great job man.

[@MegaCoKO]

dont offend my pronoun

[@clintcoop5717]

Great playing!!! Imagine being the guy who wrote these great song playing all those great lines but running around all crazy on stage lol...

[@Dennizka]

When you make Guitar Player wanna grab a Bass, you know you are an excellent Bass Player.

[@Ichnos76]

Holy shit...the sound of the bass without guitar is so powerful and exciting. Now i wanna listen Iron Maiden!

[@whiptech]

Nice job! I could listen to Maiden's bass and drums only all day long. "To Tame a Land" was Harris' favorite and certainly one of the most difficult of his bass lines. Up the Irons! *

Cheers mate, I'll soon publish "Where Eagles Dare" that I recorded with a friend of mine. It's almost done and will be on in a few day. Make sure to subscribe and hit the bell. DG

[@whiptech]

@ Subscribed!

[@russellcarter1872]

Steve is never mentioned in any bass player best of lists. That I’ve seen. He so kickass though, and have never lost any of his energy over the years. Great job by the way, u sound awesome!

Cheers mate 🤩

[@keremaltun2622]

Both loudwire and watchmojo have included him on the list

[@digitaldogs233]

Metal Hammer Mag voted him in top ten few years back.

[@McBurnside6380]

Powerslave will always be one of my favorite Maiden songs. Thanks for sharing.

[@jupiter7x7]

Very impressive! The ROTAM part is so very tough. You made it look easy. Well played!

[@maidenrulz73]

I love how the bass just takes over during the bridge section and solos in powerslave .....a perfect example of the bass players job

Yup ;) Cheers ;)

[@zamcik]

Your bass is so accurate and the drums are so well imitated that I can actual hear the rest of the band ;) Well done!

[@yuvalshneor696]

Bro, you're one of my inspirations to actually play bass, and now a few years later I can play Flight Of Icarus and Powerslave by myself!!! Thank you ao much, your playing is amazing!.

Hey, I'm glad to read your progress and proud to have been of help. Take care and keep the good job ;)

[@moacyrdacruzjr393]

I was able to listen the rest of the band playing loud and clear inside my head

Cheers, I'm glad to hear that ;)

[@randy4903]

Well played! Steve Harris is one of my favorite bassists, and seeing this makes me want to work on learning to play more of his bass lines.

[@robbhereford6381]

Iron Maiden was the first band I really got into. At 53 years old I finally understand that Steve Harris is why I like their music. Steve plays lead bass guitar.

[@lordoftheelements2112]

When learning these songs on bass, instead of reading tabs, I do my best to either learn by ear, or when I‘m stumped I‘ll watch a cover, like your many excellent ones here on KZbin, and just watch how you play it with your fingers. It‘s a lot of fun, thank you for sharing!

Thank you, I'm glad to be of help ;)

[@DrJ-hx7wv]

I think, in the long run, learning to read is so much easier.

[@Mario1234mario3s]

The conversation going on between the bass and the drums is what makes this lines really shine in my opinion. Steve is absolutely brilliant and your work is amazing Didier! Cheers from Brazil!

[@subhrajyotiroy6042]

I absolutely love the powerslave bass, especially during Dave's melodic solo, just epic!

So do I ;) Cheers.

[@digitaldogs233]

I love Steves solos, and how soft he can play then blast ya brains out. Charlotte the Harlet is a great example of that. Love that track.

[@HenrikMoos]

The tension he creates with the bassline in the first part of Fear of the dark is so nice. It’s not conplex at all it just creates a lot of tension

[@rjc7289]

Very impressive! Steve Harris would be proud of how faithfully you reproduced his bass lines!

Cheers mate ;) He made so much for me with his music that I owe him this at least ;) Take care mate. DG

[@codyjugarie6188]

One of the Greatest Bassist that ever Lived 💪🏾👊🏾💯

[@technical234]

maybe if your world is only rock and metal...

[@longandwindingroad]

@@technical234 thats what im thinking, theres paul mccartney, joe osborn, carol kaye

[@elrikup1179]

Great Job! My personal favorite is the rime of the ancient mariner

[@thefenian32]

Brilliant work! Love how you use Steve’s right hand technique. Up the Irons!!

Cheers ;)

[@Agerskiold]

This is one of the things that made Iron Maiden stand out (and inspired the world) I used to say back in the day - Steve is playing solo on every track & indeed he is. Now I've seen it & and its truly amazing 👍🏼 Up the Irons 🤘🏻

[@digitaldogs233]

Same with Geeza Butler, very much was the driving force. And a great writer. I think the track IRON MAIDEN shows how he drives that song.

[@Desmohenry]

my forearm muscles are in pain just watching...

Lol, practise and you'll make it ;) DG

[@seventhsonofaseventhson4517]

¡¡Steve Harris!!! The best Amazing job man ¡¡¡UP THE IRONS!!!🤘

[@dave3643]

Absolutely love it, well done, don't listen to the negative comments, people who can't do something will always try to bring those down who can. Rock on.

Cheers mate! I know, only the truth hurts. So... DG

[@jeanannhartman6606]

Mr Harris one of the most influential bass players in my life along with Cliff Burton,Geezer,Geddy, love the finger style guys

[@ThomasAnderson-ll5hg]

Good Lord, that right hand of yours is a BLUR! Bravo!

Thanks ;)

[@ninaholicova3984]

I adore this bass since I was just a girl...for more than thirty years. Steve is a bass king!

[@andrewdennis0]

Love Steve's playing. Great job!

[@viewwithice4500]

Steve Harris is the soul reason why i want a bass when i get better at guitar playing

[@RealMadrid008100]

Steve Harris is the main reason I took up bass. Amazing video

Cheers, he is my reason to take it up as well ;) The Killers intro was the trigger for me ;) DG

[@Don_Camillo]

Thank you for this Insights. Steve Harris ist extreme high art of metal.

[@valuedhumanoid6574]

Steve Harris is a pure badass on the bass. Him and Nikko are locked together tighter than two coats of paint. Most of the lyrics belong to Steve as well. Whenever I hear people talk about the best bassist of metal, Steve is one of those guys who rarely gets mentioned. He should. One of the top five ever in metal/rock. Maybe the top 20 of all time. Just one hit after another.

[@jamesgarcia7034]

Agree...more people need to remember, just how much of the lyrics he really writes...start at the beginning of their catalog...

[@keithkenyon3845]

thanks for reminding me why i learned those songs as a kid. they're badass! you did a fantastic job. love your tone as well. up the irons!!!!!

[@dungareesareforfools]

Wow! That is damn nice playing! I always knew Steve Harris was good but seeing the basslines played like this gives me a whole new level of appreciation.

Cheers;)

[@springy-2112]

Respect due !! i was watching and thinking as a bass player and maiden fan who's never attempted to play any of The Bombers stuff , actually i could probably nail these i use a lot of the same patterns myself...then you played Ancient Mariner and i suddenly became very humble and thought ...ok maybe not !! great job and again respect to you Sir. 👍🏻☮❤

[@jimmysaboter3]

Damn! Didn't even know that Flight of Icarus had that bass part at 0:36 - 0:38. Steve Harris is a genius if he actually played that! Thanks for tabbing it out for us!

[@DolkkarToyznstuff]

I love how there are so many bass experts in the chat. Haha! Great post!

[@alexanderguerra9646]

Rime of the Ancient Mariner looks like it's mind blowing to play. Wow!

[@ebeyslough]

Listening to SH's isolated tracks, your playing is actually even more precise than what's on the record. Wow.

Hey Pat. Thanks. I actually noticed the fact when I recorded my own. But you know, in those days and even nowadays, some bands do sound great together, a kind of alchemy sets out then, even though each of them sounds average or poor... and the band prevails over its individual member, doesn't it? I'm glad you enjoy my playing. DG

[@ebeyslough]

@ Absolutely. No knock at all on Steve Harris' playing. He's a great composer and performer and the reason why I picked up the bass. It's a testament to their musical prowess and chemistry as a band. But I also can't help but recognize your precision. As an aside, listening to SH's isolated tracks also comforts me a little that I wasn't able to play every single note as clean sounding as it did in the recorded mix. Thanks!

[@thiagosarraf7265]

Outstanding

@@ebeyslough Thank you ;)

[@wfrancis25]

You Sir, are a credit to the bass player craft.Well fucking played

[@dannyreyna2821]

Steve Harris rules!!!

[@kopabanger]

Amazing Job, Congrats. I know it`s always a controversial topic but i`ll include to the list The Number of the Beast Line bass. Definitely the line basses from Powerslave are the best and most difficult too. Up the Irons

Cheers mate. DG

[@LRCw32]

Yeah Steve Harris standing still and playing calm as a dove!!!

[@ricobonifacio1095]

Stevie Harris inspired me greatly on bass. Love his style.

you must suck at it!

[@aaronmcpherson1313]

@ Hey shut the fuck up

[@JamesHenri99]

My hands feel soar just watching! Especially that part of Rhyme Of The Ancient Marnier! Innocent Exile is a tough one too! Great video as always! ✊

Thank you ;)

[@RH-xs8gz]

Steve Harris is possibly the most underrated bassist in metal.

[@sleightlyhandy889]

He's literally considered the best hard rock and metal bassist of all time If not he's in almost every top 5

[@rallypoint1]

Hugh Jass I never thought ‘Arry as being underrated. A gift to metal!!

[@tabeyloccs8682]

Underrated? He’s regarded as literally top of the food chain lol

[@girhen]

He's regularly put down as the best metal bassist of all time. Cliff Burton and Geezer Butler are the only ones to occasionally take the title over him. John Myung is far better technically, but less influential in metal overall (late in the game and less universal). Dave Ellefson also gives him a run for his money, though the influence thing really comes into play again.

[@RH-xs8gz]

SleightlyHandy Almost every poll I've ever read lists either Geddy Lee or Billy Sheehan as the best hard rock/metal bassist. Don't get me wrong. I think Steve is great. Just not as well thought of as he should be.

[@johnreece9774]

Easily one of the most underrated bassists and song writers of the century!

[@antonioecheverria2727]

I don't think He's underrated,I mean,Iron Maiden is a big name,and fans know who's the boss.

[@davidpearson3304]

To the hard rock and heavy metal crowd...not underrated. To everyone else, I'd agree.

[@rockers2rockers616]

Very Nice playing my friend. Thank you for showing these skills and techniques.

[@DooD7th]

Watching you play rime of the ancient mariner make my hands cramp up just by looking damn

Hey, lol. They shouldn't. Practise and you'll see that practice makes permanent ;)

[@luizgabrielandrade7710]

Awesome ❤

[@markhughes5574]

His talent is unreal.

Cheers ;)

[@jasonc1065]

Mariner was brilliant, phenomenal playing. A pleasure to watch!

[@maiden2314]

A legend among bassists, an original member of the Iron Maiden franchise, teaming with musicians to create deft chords, sweeping transitions, transcendent heavy metal/hard rock sound that galvanizes the senses and resonates with multi-generational fans. I can't get enough feed more riffs. Up the Irons.

[@502Imcomingthrough]

This is exactly what all these fucktards leaving arsewipe comments don't get, they obviously haven't been around long enough to understand that Maiden are one of the most influential bands of all time & set the standard for all others, it's still mind blowing to this day

[@Krumungus]

Man... Most of this songs I never managed to master so good. I'd wish to have internet and youtube 30years ago to see people like you sharing that great art and technique.

[@SirRobbins]

Harris' most beautiful bass lines are on Somewhere in Time. The mid section of Sea of Madness, Stranger in a Strange Land and the harmony section of Deja Vu are simply gorgeous to listen too.

[@georgeb9285]

SirRobbins what about Dave’s solo from powerslave?

[@SirRobbins]

@@georgeb9285 that's electric guitar... I was singling out the bass lines. Yes, Harris' lines in the powerslave solos are nice but there is a magical feel on Somewhere in Time that no other album of theirs has.... Every musical aspect of that album is phenomenal

[@norms3913]

The trooper had a ripping bass line from hell

[@SirRobbins]

@@norms3913 very much so.... he has some great aggressive stuff. I have always been blown away by his more harmonic lines like the mid section of Charlotte the Harlot, Sea of Madness and so on.....

[@jamesgarcia7034]

Yeah, I agree...it has a special "vibe" to it, which I think bleeds into their next album 7th Son...

[@friedcheesecake]

He was my idol and inspiration when I first started playing bass 15 years ago. I took so much of my style and technique from his playing. What an absolute GUN of a bass player!

Hey, so did I when I was 17. ;)

Great playing! Although being a bass player myself and having heard those songs million times I haven’t noticed some of the licks especially the ones in Rime of the ancient mariner, so cool video!

Glad to read it, thanks ;)

[@markojovanovic8856]

I`ve knew that must be "Powerslave" and "Rime" before even watched... Splendid man!!!

Cheers ;)

[@cozinhadopoeta]

I love stranger in a strange land's solo

[@AmnestyAu]

Why is this being recommended to everyone 4 months later lmao.

[@ibanezRG83]

Same LOL

I was surprised myself. But anyway, better late that never ;) Cheers mate!

[@mediumdoubledouble9012]

I remember learning this on guitar in high school and being like…”why doesn’t it sound right!!!!”… Then I played it with a bass player and realized how to music.

[@charlescowan6121]

Dude fantastic playing! I enjoyed the hell out of it! Steve Harris is the reason I started playing bass. Those galloping triplets are amazing!

Hey Charles. Thanks ;)

[@rintojulian2680]

that galloping bass lines make you want to bang your head and feel in a big Maiden live concert

[@rosewoodfretboard]

Man, oh man ... when Mssr. Gerome kicks it into fifth gear during "The Rime of the Ancient Mariner," mon dieu! You are a treat to listen to, sir. Merci.

Thank you so much ;)

[@tharrock337]

Piece of mind and Powerslave are some of my favorite Iron maiden Albums and lately I have been more interested in how steve actually plays the base Because he seems to defy all metal norms and still get an absolutely killer metal sound. Doesn't use a pick, still sounds heavy as hell, plays with two fingers, still goes fast as fuck. and I don't even know what he does with his thumb but he seems to mute alright.

[@fabienlamour3644]

It's always a pleasure to see and ear an artist at work. Thank you!

[@MrWarisnake]

1. Very good fingerstyle: approved 2. Four strings: approved 3. No pick: approved 4. No slap: call the police! This is ilegal 🤣

Thanks! I'm a pretty good "slapper" as well but the style of music doesn't fit, does it ?

[@ianwryyy6139]

SLAP LIKE RIGHT NOW

[@earlandmissy]

Davie 504!!

[@soap1800]

Didier GÉRÔME r/woooshh

[@hmcccpp]

its heavy metal idiot

[@tonybp]

Ancient Mariner is a hard one! Well done.

Cheers ;)

[@waynetowers5046]

Djent players: 'What is this sorcery?'

[@fuzmaginty5822]

was Steve playing this lol great job man..

[@SuperBoomshack]

I started screaming Flight of Icarus outside and i think the cops are coming

[@SamPlaysBass49]

FLYYYYY!

[@SuperBoomshack]

@@SamPlaysBass49 Fly as high as the sun... aaaahhhhhhhhhh!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Cough

[@DidacticEditions]

The bit you left out from Powerslave, to me is the sweetest one...should have left it continue a bit more. And....the number of the beast has one of the most impressive lines ever too....and Wasted years, and stranger in a strange land, and Only the good die young and.......you know.......hard to keep down to just three really

[@YgorDoring]

it's amazing, you rock Didier! Harris is very crazy

Cheers Ygor ;)

[@Govanmauler]

I was a huge maiden fan as a kid and you've made reevaluate bomber! Thanks 😊

Cool, cheers ;)

[@Lizard-of-Oz]

Transylvania, To Tame a Land, the ending solos of Seventh Son, Deja Vu, Infinite Dreams. I wish I have enough time to give you a list but I almost running late for work... It's almost endless. Great work

[@rud3m3chanical]

Gorgeous work. I could never quite nail all the parts to RotAM, even at my best. Now joint issues have slowed me down further.

Cheers. Practice is the key. Do it everyday without strain and your subconscious mind will agree and do the job by itself. Take care mate! DG

[@JohnBradydoesstuff]

I LOVE that you didn't pick the typical middle section from mariner. Very very cool. And I agree 10000%, the part you choose is infinitely more interesting.

Thank you ;)

[@phillipfry9765]

Not sure how your arm is still attached to your body.

[@koolaidman9922]

To Tame a Land has to be one of his best bass performance

[@flparg2]

Awwww man l totally forgot about that masterpiece thanks for the heads up!!!!!

[@DemonSlide]

For sure. I feel it's criminally underrated.

[@janrise3247]

Impressed beyond words👍

Thanks ;)

[@kekyko9951]

Steve Harris is the definition of metal music.

[@TheChenny73]

Until you look under C for Cliff Burton. Actually they are both great players. Steve had many more years to develop and is an amazing player. Cliff a virtuoso from a young age.

[@paolos.7655]

Good work... Great Steve Harris!!! Thanks.

Cheers ;)

[@tonybp]

Cheers to Steve, the man that inspired me to play the bass.

[@mplaitano]

Same here the live after death VHS. I was hooked

[@RAR2003_REAL]

I love the invisible bass

[@diegovargas70]

Superb!! i like this video too much, thanks Dider for the great performance of these top instrumental passages. I would like to see you playing some parts of other tunes of the Powerslave LP, almost all the songs have some very tricky part in it.

Thank you 😍 You might see me live with my band on oct 27th. With a lot of early iron maiden songs. I'll keep y'all posted. Cheers 👍

[@diegovargas70]

@ not so easy. I live in Buenos Aires, Argentina; but thanks for the invitation. Next month play here Steve with British Lion. Not his best material, but i would enjoy the show anyway..

I meant "live" on the internet on skipty.tv/ But not too sure for now, we've got to check details out with them. Add me on FB to be informed ;)

[@diegovargas70]

@ oh super, keep me informed about that

[@diegovargas70]

@ i am some kind of alien. No FB, no tweeter,, only yt

[@gigisdad]

Great stuff! I've always loved the bass parts in The Prisoner. The challenging part for me is the stamina of my plucking fingers. Especially towards the end, there is no rest!

Thanks, I know, stamina is the key, try to involve as little muscle as possible to get the best results . Most bassists exhaust themselves by pumping too much from their muscles while they could do the same performance with twice as less energy. DG

[@SogoTX]

I LOVE Steve Harris' bass work! ;)

[@andyslagle3606]

Nice work man!

Thanks ;)

[@razmanlatif1655]

And those lines during the powerslave solos always makes my hair stand

Same with me haha ;)

[@wendhausen]

Great!!! Aces High, Heaven Can Wait and Hallowed Be Thy Name are awesome too!

Thanks mate! I already covered most of those songs in my playlist "bass covers"

[@wendhausen]

@ oh great! I am going to check them. Thanks!

[@harrysachz5408]

really good video man those lines were killer merci for posting this friend

Cheers ;)

[@IronDio698]

Awesome playing. Your videos on breaking down Steve’s technique are the best I’ve found. Any tips on getting your two fingers up to speed?

Hey, thanks ;) The only advice is practice ! It makes permanent ;) DG

[@kamakaziozzie3038]

a lot of over panty fingering doesn’t hurt

[@SkittleKicksPlays]

And warm up your hands and wrists before attempting. If you don't your hand tendons will feel like they are on fire, your coordination will be off, your fingers will feel sluggish. The simple tasks for bass players is often over looked. This sounds weird but build up your finger tip calluses. Songs like Mariner or Losfer Words are very fast, and playing aggressively can cause blood blisters. 34 years as a bass guitarist tells me so.

[@ricardojose5333]

The best of the best!!! Didier back in the village!!!

[@javi3105]

The Only the Good Die Young bass solo, is a masterpiece too!