Duran Duran entire debut album bass cover in one take by Kristian Dunn

Kristian covers Duran Duran's first record in one take

[@robbelliii]

What I can’t get over is JT was born in 1960 this first album came out in 81. If he started playing bass at 16 that means he wrote all these lines with only 5 years experience on bass. Crazy.

[@Whitelight77]

There was an article in a music paper that is nolonger around that stated they used session muscians

[@a-ha1118]

Don’t believe everything you read. He’s an amazing bass player. People will criticize him, but that’s just because they’re jealous! Go JT!

[@Whitelight77]

@a-ha1118 I didn't say I believed the article, but it wouldn't surprise me if he did get some help, I know when Duran had become successful, he did get bass guitar lessons, he admitted that himself. Blonde used session musicians but you would never know.

[@alejandrohualdez5550]

Herculean effort. Few people realise that solid bass playing is all about stamina.

[@jakesavage1680]

If John Taylor ever quits Duran Duran you could easily slide, fingerpick and slap your way into the gig!!!! Outstanding!!!!

[@pennyboulton9676]

He’s better looking too

[@Cathalheraty69]

he grows his hair a little longer gets some hairspray itll be like nothing happens

[@AlexDeLarge77]

Just reeks of the very best the 80’s had to offer.

[@warrenbgray]

Got the right bass. Got the skills. Got the time. Got the rhythm

[@robbinhare4843]

this has been one of the best videos I have watched in forever. watching the heat build up in your forearms and fingers, shaking it off. Dedication to the jump and energy and precision and power that John has consistently delivered for 4 decades. Playing the whole album at the pace you're going. Best concert in a long time. Thank you. I'm an aspiring bassist (at 52). Inspirational. You rock the fuck outta it.

[@ericwhitfield9918]

DANG Dude!!! You CRUSHED it!! Didn't miss a single note!! GREAT JOB!!! 🤜🤛

[@robbelliii]

I’m a huge Duran fan and also a 911 driver. I want that shirt ! 🤣

[@jamescornwell7655]

absolutely exquisite cover. I remember playing this album over and over again nonstop when I first got it and remember every note and bar of each song as though it were yesterday. Love this video. Thank you.

[@thedood9403]

Props! J.T.'s basslines are no joke! I never much cared for Duran Duran until one day I decided I needed to learn Rio simply because that bassline is so killer even if one doesn't particularly care for the band. I have been hooked ever since. Combing through their discography and discovering the many gems found therein has been a joy. I have not seen them live in person. But I am imagining the energy has got to be electrifying especially when they were in their prime.

[@AngrierGorilla]

Girls on Film Planet Earth 3:28 Anyone Out There 7:16 Careless Memories 11:16 Is There Something I Should Know? 15:11 Night Boat 19:40 Sound of Thunder 25:03 Friends of Mine 29:09 Tel Aviv 34:50

[@mkphotofusion3676]

Duran Duran, I wish you would tour playing 2 different full albums per tour, that would be heaven for true Duranies, and there are plenty of us!

[@thetoddkeith]

Andy and Roger had been playing at least 7-8 years by the time they joined so it’s crazy to me that John picked up the bass so quickly. He probably knew the bare minimum in terms of theory if anything at all yet he knew how to hit all the right notes. It was the perfect combination of musicians at the perfect time. Still is but back then it was lightening in a bottle. GOF is a workout but super fun to play.

[@richardrichard5409]

He studied music.

[@gingerindian1141]

@@richardrichard5409 he went to art colleage. Not music college. He is a natural.

[@BigBird000]

...never realized John's bass parts were that complex. WOW!!

[@ToeCutter0]

I’m a drummer and I only got 2 words for that: NICE! John Taylor was almost criminally under appreciated as a bass playing musician until quite recently? Even so, I heard brilliance in the very first Duran Duran song I ever heard “Girls on Film”. Have you considered doing any of the B-Side tunes from that “era”? I’d love to see your rendition of “Faster Than Light”? I don’t think you need any praise from a complete stranger, but I enthusiastically approve of, and have deep respect for your musicianship, skill and perhaps most importantly, how comfortable you are playing these songs! It’s not work when you wear those expressions! Smooth grooves, Kristian! 🤌

[@kerenmoseley3428]

Absolutely brilliant performance. What a fantastic way to pay tribute to the exquisite bass playing craftsmanship of John Taylor. Awe inspiring! Now for the Rio album.... 👍

[@nickavenoso7851]

He already the did the Rio album about 2 years before this one: kzbin.info/www/bejne/ommri5p-o7Sor68

[@Exercise-01]

That was precious you are a great artist and bass player in your own right, I can't believe John was what 21yr when they recorded this.

[@shadowki1647]

Your taste in rock music is second to NONE my fellow low frequency connoisseur! 👍🙂

[@johnhuxter5912]

Respect! A great tribute to the bass-artistry of that album, and John Taylor would be well impressed :)

[@randompost11]

I bought Duran Duran' début on cassette tape (EDR / Expanded Dynamic Range)! Saw them on the Seven and the Ragged Tiger Tour in Chicago . . . This is somehow equally as gratifying, considering that John Taylor is the LORD of ALL pop bassists! I can't stop watching - you are the man!

[@GNRGus]

Fell on the vid....loved it...from tea drinking to Robot dance..😂...can tell you in touch with bass and feel it pal 🤘...made me recall who good this album was and still is 👍🏻

[@TheMiloRez]

Hi! I came here for a bass cover. Ended up listening to a full concert! Love it.

[@micromax14]

That Aria bass is killer

[@waynejkl4035]

🔥🎸 You looked worried but you nailed that first note of Planet Earth. John Taylor eat your heart out 😀

[@kray97]

Dude you killed it with Careless Memories!

[@georgechops]

Excellent playing excellent album

[@edsohovocals]

Incredible. Good work, sir. I'm not even a bassist but this was captivating. All from memory too! 🙌🏻 As someone else noted, thanks for the free concert.

[@bukitkatilmp]

You did a fantastic job, mate. This was the first album of theirs I listened to back when it came out, and I fell in love with the band ever since. You have done justice to this solid pioneering album. Cheers from a die hard Durannie from Malaysia

[@MusicLover-yo5rs]

If I close my eyes and listen, I can hear John Taylor. I wouldn’t have guessed it was someone else. Awesome job! You’ve got the vibe, the rhythm, the sound! I think one and only JT would love your performance!! 😎❤️😎❤️

[@buffylover42]

WOW That is pure talent.

[@michaelthorsen6208]

What energy, matched with precision. Stellar job Thanks

[@positivecrusader]

Absolutely brilliant work! The Sound of Thunder bass line is my personal fave.

[@jamespotts4848]

You're ready to go on tour dude. great performance.

[@thomasfioriglio]

Fantastic! I didn't appreciate John Taylor at the time, but man, the dude can play! And such a distinctive sound and tone. You nailed it with the Aria Pro II SB 1000! What a beautiful bass. And you clearly had fun doing this. Bravo.

[@sumeursault]

Holy crap, that takes a lot of focus and an elephant's memory. Good on you

[@colinheaton6934]

What a fantastic album to cover and expertly done..brilliant ❤

[@cynthiagodwin5043]

DUUUUDE!!!! You killed it! You could give John some lessons with your syncopation skills!

[@ismaezwan9257]

What can i say but fcuk, i am 52 years old and the unique sound of Duranx2 lives on. The drums, absurd lyrics, keyboards, basslines, guitar notes, the bridge...nithing like it today.

[@arthurhorner7690]

Kristian is deadly spot on. He should be VP to JT. A heartbeat away. Amazing!🍻

[@marcvought308]

What a badass! Kudos sir.

[@ROALD.]

Holy fucking shit that’s amazeballs

[@montys8th]

You're channeling John Taylor there mate, nice work. Love that Aria Pro II you got there.

[@christianhelwig]

💥 This should have so much more views. Push it out people! And to think - John Taylor never took a lesson.

[@aomoon81]

Night Boat ! First time hearing and the play is sooooo nice 🎉

[@claudioclaudio1558]

Fabuloso, Kristian "Taylor" Dunn. Estou a ouvir e a ver com enorme PRAZER. Muito bom mesmo!

[@eruditusstultus]

I was in high school when this album debuted. I used to fall asleep with this album playing though my headphones. Planet Earth was my favorite song from this album. Thanks for the memories.

[@indigomontoya1970]

13:15 in lol awesome robot with deadpan face. Dude you killed it!

[@markwood3440]

Man you are awesome, your playing is spot on. JT would be proud

[@Ateliervollegaaz]

ok...well played. John Taylor is the most underestimated bass player if you ask me...hopefully he gets well soon!

[@planetearthpublicity]

Fantastic! Beautifully played, sir!

[@thevelointhevale1132]

Bravo ... well nailed! Back in the 80's in Highschool I taught myself all the drum parts to a variety of Banshees albums ... I would come home from school and sit down at the kit and usually play through the entire Nocturne Live Concert album - note for note ... did same with Tinderbox, JuJu and many others. A little later I taught myself all the Guitar parts by John MvGeoch and play through the entire albums ... it's a discipline and something all musicians should do. Glad to see I'm not the only one.

[@Whitelight77]

Went to the recording studio where they recorded this album in Chipping Norton and it is now a dentists

[@buckrogers5808]

Awesome playing man, beast mode!

[@6moonsofsaturn]

What a treat! Incredible!

[@ericdraven7185]

Nice guitar and very impressive playing.

[@Acewhip]

As the HUGE active circuit of the Aria dims the lights for blocks around... :D

[@randompost11]

(this just came up in my playlist as I was editing....) I had to go back a screen - I Thought it was a remastered DD version I was listening to - only to find it was Kristian behind the curtain! WTF! 🤟🤟

[@indigomontoya1970]

OK I had to watch the robot moves a few times. Classic!

[@greatwhite61967]

Kudos for doing the whole album straight through & Thank You for doing so as many (not all) takes uploads like this for granted as theyve bren brought up in a society were most social media sites are free... I didnt start playing bass until the start of the 90s & like most i couldnt buy a good bass guitar but instead bought what i could with the budget i had & i bought a beat up old Squire Columbus Jazz Bass Guitar from a well known bassist where i stay but his days of playing purely punk had long gone & i put it about that if he was interested on selling it then if i agreed on the price i'd buy it... I went round to his house & to cut this story short i paid what HE was asking as id been seriously bitten by the bass guitar bug & i needed a bass guitar to practice now , with the latter obviously being in 1992 , sometimes it just goes that way as i played it cool & point out how badly damaged it had become from being in a Punk band to which he plugged it in hit a string & said " Well It Works " I left paying alot more than i should have but i was happy to now finally having a bass guitar i could teach myself to play & i cut my teeth on the Duran Duran Album " Rio " I was already a fan of their music & though i started out on drums & learning basic chords that are regularly used to write songs i had no intention of playing tge bass guitar until i heard John Taylors bass lines & the sound of which id finally find out what bass guitars he used which was the Matsomoku made SB range of their bass guitars... You have to remember even in the 90s it could bet difficult to find out who used what instrument & after 1 year of ripping the skin off my fingers i didnt even know you could get various heavier or lighter gauge strings... Now this might sound odd to some but i swore the limitations & hold heavy strings were along with how badly it was set up i was going to use this bass guitar to practice & take its every fault & use it to make me a better bassist as sure enough once i bought a new bass guitar & had lighter strings on it i could move all over that bass guitar with such ease & im always in a way thankful for that seriously beat up Squire Columbus Bass Guitar as after moving from that on to a great bass guitar was night & day & any inspiring bassists shouldnt say no ti a bass guitar because its beat up & murder to play as that will see you up for playing great for the rest of your bass playing days... As i took the concept from practicing Shotokan Karate with wrap around leg weights & wrist weights & spent 3/4s of my training time with them on but once i took them off the speed my hands & feet could reach was amazing , so for any aspiring musicians of all indtruments i say: " Sure it would be great to be able to buy a great bass guitar right away but never walk away from a bass guitar thar makes you work even harder to get better on it " Its that old saying of " Each To Their Own " plus today you can pick up amaxing bass guitars with great build quality/with active or passive should you want it & necks that dont see you dislocating your fingers to reach certain notes... I , for a man , have no issue with having small hands but to do the things i wanted to do but physchically couldnt meant i had to (badically) invent my own way of reaching certain notes or doing things in away that were what they call these days as great " Economy Of Motion " & i was in 2 professional bands with one that was signed i have no qualms as to how it all panned out except i wouldve made sure no members were married with chidren as in the end it wasnt our talent as songs writer & playing Live but the harsh reality of wanting to pursue your dream or you decide your best needed at home but i will say it took me 10 years to get over the group disbanding... Finally , I have heard nothing but bad things about the Aria Pro II SB1000 Reissue Bass Guitar with regards to note sounding anything like the original Matsomoku made vintage Aria Pro II SB1000 bass guitar but this Reissue is the first ive heard one rather than hearing via word of mouth that they dont sound like the originals but it sure sounds fine to me... Though you have to remember that John Taylor used the original Matsomoku made Aria Pro II SB1000 bass guitar as his go to workhorse bass guitar for playing predominantly Live but over the first 3 Albums he did use the Matsomoku made Aria Pro II SB1000/Matsomuku made Aria Pro II SB700 & a few other various Aria models... But as you can hear that unless someone is going to be a complete over the to purist & state that such track John used this bass guitar & not that bass guitar , as with his Matsomoku made Aria Pro II SB1000 bass guitar he could play all the songs without changing basses as the SB1000 has that very had 6 way tone selector & when i went to see Duran Duran Live on many occassions i never felt that the Matsomoku made original Aria Pro II SB1000 bass guitar didnt do a great job with each song John Taylor used it on the first 3 Albums but by the 4th Album " Notorious " John had previously already been looking more & more into other bass guitars to give him a different sound... Though by the " Notorious " album i still was playing drums & acoustic but always went out of my way to go & see Duran Duran Live & for quite alot of the Tours that i went to John went on stage at the start but had now changed to the Kubicki Ex Factor Bass Guitar but he always liked to use his original Matsomoku made in Japan made Aria Pro II Range of bass guitars in some songs as he knew the fan's loved them especially on the first 3 albums... As at the start of the 80s every bassist i heard wanted a very clean/clear bright sound from their bass guitars & every signed bassist was looking bass guitars that delivered a sound that stuck out more & was very clean & clear sounding why he chose to use the Aria Pro II SB1000 bass guitar , as did Sting/Cliff Burton & Jack Bruce as just a few who also loved the sound they could get from them... Again Thank You for the upload now ive actually heard an Aria Pro II SB1000 Reissue bass guitar i must admit im surprised as to how this playet got it sound like tge originals as a few uploads from certain stores that sold them made sound demos & a review & i will agree that on those 2 uploads those 2 Aria Pro II SB1000 Reissue Bass Guitars did not sound like the original... If i may ask what Amp.did you use & did you play it through any software going via through a Pc that would enhance your sound!.. In light of this still ongoing coronavirus and its variants stay safe and healthy wherever you are in this world.... .....

[@gsuppanz]

These are all great - the closest I’ve seen to the actual in sound and quality! Nice job!

[@arcangelolonoce2911]

The mix I've always heard in my head on these songs, since I was 11 (40 years ago!): the bass a couple of thousand miles above the rest. Kudos, you really feel John, and *that* Aria!

[@andyg4082]

Im very impressed fella👏👏👏👏👏🎸 I guess you'll have to do seven and the ragged tiger now. 👍

[@TheCodexNecro]

Absolutely loved this cover. Well done! - Sound of Thunder is out of this world eh? best tune on the album.

[@therealchickentender]

100% That track defined everything I thought could be amazing about music as a kid. In some ways it still does.

[@scottall71]

Incredible! I was doing some searching on Duran Duran / Nick Rhodes, and this popped up - incredible bass moves - I play but can never get the smoothness, the speed and pops you are doing - Great job!! And a great band/album to cover (Rio as well!)

[@horaciotornicfilho4838]

Even the Aria Pro man!!! Inspiration is the word for me! Congrats Kristian! Tks for the show! As a 53 years old I start tô play bass listening John…return tô play 2 years ago. As I said you are an Inspiration! Tks man

[@user-hg9mk3zj3l]

The first Album that caught my imagination and got me to follow Duran Duran all over the country my favourite concert was at Aston Villas ground cant remember the year...anyway that was a great reminisce..cheers

[@pauljohnbodie5631]

Brilliant, mate, well played. I don't think Is There Something was on the first album but who cares? You're a class act.

[@Sean-me4fv]

Great bass playing

[@haroldbrown3452]

What the freak did I just listen to. OMG. Now to see if he is crazy enough to attempt RIO. Awesome performance.

[@Whitelight77]

Great bass sound ❤

[@bobboberson2024]

This is awesome. I made it through half of a few songs - but I love the idea. Even an Aria Pro II copy! Nice.

[@Bestill37-7]

Fantastic!!! Thank you for sharing.

[@lparaujo2012]

VIVA DURAN DURAN!!!!!

[@bouncepen932]

Very fun. You got the grove.

[@ka-bar5060]

Fucking outstanding cover! The finger style, slapping, plucking, and harmonics are on point.

[@Judith.13.]

🥳🥳🥳I wish I could play like you. I think it would make me happy🥰 Thank you, Kristian🍀

[@JustPlayingBass]

As a DD and JT fan, I must say very well done man. 👏 I really enjoyed that...mammoth task. Bravo

[@vincemazzoccoli7222]

Been playing duran duran songs since i was 12 had a aria pro 2 sb1000 bass the original nothing sounded quite like it and sold it at 17 for $175 so i can save money for a car what a mistake ive since had a reissue that i currently own .i was inspired by john taylor his sound and groove still hard to match way before his time..one great bass tune after another .

[@JonathanHealy-o7k]

One of my favourite albums. Superb rendition. What a very talented musician. But where is "To The Shore"? And why does "Is There Something I Should Know" feature? (That was a 1983 single release).

[@darkrunas]

Bravissimo !!!

[@johnhewett9483]

Mate you passed the audition for duran duran with ease. Great playing fella

[@donnh6522]

Awesome!!❤

[@robbinhare4843]

listening to Nightboat, and feeling the tension between the instruments, navigating the waters between guitar, vocalist, synthesist, drummer and bassist

[@JustMe-mp8on]

I think John Taylor was somewhere in that room with you playing! But seriously, I'm getting ready for my overnight job and thoroughly enjoying this performance. My favorite band and you did them proud!

[@ionlytalkaboutbass]

Pretty impressive! Keep it up. ❤

[@satoriflight3978]

Wow... I now see what a Behemoth GOF is to play. I remember hearing John saying they played every note they knew on their first album and that song shows it. Thanks for doing this and I can see how DD is more souful and Simple Minds is more technical and a workout., love both basses though. Lexicon of Love, True, Haircut 100 incld. Pelican West, Ultravox, Split Enz, The Fixx, Sade. Whatever of those grabs ya, and if you can play any Cocteau Twins that would be a treat. I only saw them in concert once. play through or only some songs to see you play would be just so great because you play them perfectly.

[@cactus-mcjacktus]

showing off the pick was funny, but holy cow, so well done

[@genxrev]

The only word I can some up with is IMPRESSIVE! Great job.

[@flyingcutless]

This is incredible. More please 🙏

[@JM-db8ez]

Love this video, and the other one for the Rio album--just amazing bass playing. Thank you. John Taylor is a fantastic, creative bass player, one of the best.

[@NightBitMusic]

This is absolutely brilliant! Terrific performance and stamina! :-) The only thing I miss is To The Shore, which was part of the debut album. You played Is There Something I Should Know (a joy to my ears, anyway), which was not on the first album, but a single released in 1983, two years later. The first CD issues, dating back to the end of the 80s, had To The Shore replaced with ITSISK.

[@ElTenEleven]

I chose to do the US Capitol Records version of the record (the one I had when I was a kid) which included Is There Something I Should Know but not To the Shore.

[@NightBitMusic]

@@ElTenEleven Thank you, great job!

[@jamesmccarthy7228]

Take a bow Sir, you deserve it !!! Impeccable timing, and brilliant playing. I really enjoyed that from a different perspective. I agree with some of the other comments on here. Rio next !!!

[@djmylesmatisse]

RIO has already been done!!!!! kzbin.info/www/bejne/ommri5p-o7Sor68

[@jamesmccarthy7228]

@@djmylesmatisse I only saw that after I posted my comment. Tanx anyway !!!

[@ElTenEleven]

I did Rio!

[@kevino.7348]

He makes it look so easy. Amazing.

[@elsierandel7656]

You are amazing 😮. I'm in my lare 40s and just started learning the bass a few weeks ago...as far as video on the tube...this is EPIC🎉❤😮Wow dude, killing it times a million! You are inspiring! Rock on, bro!

[@cbialozynski]

Awesome job!!!

[@Kenmarcelis]

Fantastic ! thanks

[@aomoon81]

Incredible !❤❤❤

[@lparaujo2012]

BRILHANTE!

[@strakashagnasty]

That is some quality Bass - work you’re doing there. Hats off mate 😊

[@juju11976]

Brilliant.

[@shachora5900]

MIND BLOWN love and hate (jealously) all at the same time