TOP 10 METAL Bass Lines - (BILLY SHEEHAN Challenged Me)

[@EllenPlaysBass]

Obviously there are so many other great metal bass lines, so I couldn't include all of them in one video, but if you want to see another metal bass lines video, let me know in the comments and if many of you say yes, then we'll do Part 2 and maybe even Part 3. To buy the Octavision - "Coexist" album, click this link 👉🏻 www.octavisionmusic.com/store THANK YOU!

[@Me4-gc8qs]

Silly Billy challenged you? Damn Just need Stu Hamm to challenge you now.

[@Me4-gc8qs]

2 fools born a minute. David lee Roth song, the last song Billy recorded with Dave. The bassline is amazing. Try to play that.

[@garysnelson8119]

Infinity and beyond. You blew my mind Ellen .I knew you were good ,but I didn't know you were that good.🎉

[@jgorsurchenko7546]

Умничка Эллен!!?👏👍👍

[@noneya3635]

So, happy to see dad being super involved in his daughter child's life like this. Ellen you keep pursuing your dreams kiddo, and dad you're an inspiration to a whole lotta dads out there, keep doing you big man.

[@j0eykarate264]

Playing Dream theater like it's a walk in the park.. I can only imagine how proud your parent's must be of your hard work and talent at such a young age.... Outstanding!

[@Roundhousebeardkick]

And Symphony X!

[@ubbgn]

Dream theater sucks

[@KellerSmith-ig4dp]

​@ubbgn Dummy, you could not do better for all the money in the world.

[@TheSamael12321]

tool !!!!

[@effindave6909]

None of the stuff she played here was exceptionally hard. I'm not taking anything away from her though as she's doing very well for her age.

[@lauramildon-clews7850]

Hello there, I'm Laurajane. I have played a bass guitar for over 62 years, and all I can do is marvel at your talent. I just cannot imagine what you will be like at my age ,may I suggest absolutely fantastic

[@bassjane1732]

Great tallent

[@guzzialfa]

Laurajane,I'll see your over 62 and raise you 1. I can do nothing but smile whenever I see this young lady play. I've trained a number of young bass players including young ladies in high school. The sheer talent of Ms. Ellen is a beautiful thing to witness.

[@lauramildon-clews7850]

@guzzialfa I might just take you up on that, lol. The base was the first time that I learned to play. Since then, I have taught myself to play both lap steel and pedal steel guitars. I am seventy now but I still play lead guitar in a band, make my own lap steel guitars, and do repairs on allsorts of other types of guitars. I now live in Lake Taupo in New Zealand, and I am supposed to be retired, lol. Thanks for replying, Laurajane

[@FMP177]

Awesome!!!

[@timothyfour8245]

I've been playing for 38 years. I'm in awe.

[@jorgefajardo2213]

My God that child is on the highest level...never seen so much talent. Congratulations to Her and to Dad. I wish you the best.

[@aivehn]

Not only is the bass playing stellar, but few heavy metal bass players have such a wonderful giggle. 🤘✌

[@CynHicks]

Yeah, metal and cuteness doesn't normally mix. 😅

[@ububox2087]

@@CynHicks Japan has entered the chat...

[@Prober61]

@@ububox2087 MISA MISA MISA!

[@ianbarber311]

I agree, Band Maid, Misa and a couple of beers! ​@@Prober61

[@juicr5008]

This just reminded me that "Wrathchild" was Maiden's best work. EVER.

[@tayron27]

I am lost for words. This young lady plays the bass like a maestro. Seriously, I'm stunned.

[@12Fakeaccount]

I keep a running list, very short, of people I have met who could easily overtake the world if they used the competency they possess in their field to do so. On this list includes a politician, a five star chef, and a man who builds the most efficient machines I've ever seen, using only scrap metal and elbow grease. This counts. This *so* counts. I live in terror of your existence. Thank you for using it for something awesome. This was a joy to listen to.

[@KimMoonbmwmoonie]

me too.LOL

[@jlow3957]

In my younger days I always wanted to play bass guitar. I never got around to it. Now after I discovered Ellen I decided to give it a try. Thank you Ellen for the inspiration. At the age of 65 I hope I can learn a few tunes before my arthritis kicks in.

[@SO-ym3zs]

Never too early or too late to start playing an instrument! Bass is incredible fun! Enjoy the journey!

[@michaelyolch79]

AWESOME! 🎸😃👍🏻

[@miroslav.hlavicka]

And if arthritis comes, well, never mind, we can still play the kazoo.

[@carlyslecomfort7317]

I've played bass more off than on for close to 30 years. The last 4 years have seen me actually jump in and start seriously learning. I'm closing in on 60 in a couple months. I've met a lot of men and women in their late 50's on into their 70's that were new to playing instruments. I deal with arthritis pain some days but when I start really getting into it then the pain is quite minimal.

[@tigerscott2966]

I had my own band at 16, but I couldn't afford a bass... I didn't get my first bass until I was 60! I have arthritis everywhere... When I grab my bass and start playing, I feel nothing but the music... Keep playing... Wonderful things will happen.

[@bodo_mtb]

her 16ths are so clean and accurate. The future of bassplaying is clearly in good hands

[@duaneharris8417]

Super CLEAN 🧼

[@Knaaz-q5x]

i was looking for that comment it is SOOO CLEAN!!!

[@Adam-XL]

That will only be true if people actually listen to her original music 👍

[@vitorjr2913]

How can there still be people who dislike? They are soulless people, congratulations Ellen and your father too, from here in Brazil following and recommending your channel to everyone!!!

[@Frostie-e8g]

Ignore the haters. They have no use.

[@JimmyTheRevR.I.P]

They're jealous a child can do something much better than they can

[@vitorjr2913]

@@JimmyTheRevR.I.P Yes, I completely agree and I root for her success. She is very talented and hard-working, a rarity in this generation Z where we hardly see that anymore...

[@vitorjr2913]

@@Frostie-e8g Yes, I completely agree and I root for her success. She is very talented and hard-working, a rarity in this generation Z where we hardly see that anymore...

[@Frostie-e8g]

@@vitorjr2913 If you like watching her videos, catch Nandi Bushell. She's another young lady who plays bass, drums, keyboards and guitar. Like Ellen, her dad is also a professional musician. Nandi Ives in the UK. Dave Grohl (Foo Fighters) is one of her friends - they even had a "drum off". Very funny.

[@spaceballcity]

I stopped the video at 1:40 and am going to rethink my life choices.

[@JohnBradydoesstuff]

I’ve played bass for 30 years. She and I don’t play the same instrument. Just wow. ❤❤❤

[@moaprecision1828]

I know, right? I've been playing bass for 34 years and her finger articulation puts mine to shame. I suppose I need to practice more

[@ryankelly6595]

yea....im a guitar player of 18 years and the second that started i just sighed. so cool to see such young talent

[@Sigurd-l5i]

I stopped at 7:40. I'll just stick with drums.

[@The-Ford-Guy]

I played Bass for the better part of 20 years and never achieved half the talent this young lady has. She is absolutely a joy to behold. Not to mention making me really glad I went back to being a drummer.......lol.

[@XLegendaryDrummerX]

This is the first time I'm watching this channel. It blew my mind. This girl is going to be the best bassist worldwide in a few years. Plus she seems very intelligent and charismatic. Also, great taste in music.

[@michaelkulback3562]

Absolut

[@billymccormick2549]

Might already be the best. Lol

[@zombiet.5232]

I would already put her in my top five. I suppose the deciding factor will be when she starts releasing more of her own material rather than covering things that have already been written. Still some of the things she’s covering. I wouldn’t even try. She’s amazing.

[@GeteP]

That smile says it all. Also, you can tell she's loved and encouraged massively. That's so heart warming. She is having a good time and getting that huge buzz which is the payoff for mastering a difficult but super cool tune. Brilliant to see there's amazing dad's out there. Cool beyond words.

[@xxwookey]

Yeah. I just randomly arrived here, and am wondering who the hell this kid is that looks about 12 but is both ridiculously good on the bass and a remarkably good video presenter (and has half a million subs).

[@burstwude2424]

Every normal mans dream is having a daughter like you. What joy it is to see and hear your fun when you playing the bass. Greatest respect for your parents who are giving you that great support.

[@SplawnGuitars]

A child raised right!! Her dad deserves a lifetime award for the amazing job he has done!! ❤

[@Jacob-nu4nd]

Single mom

[@lilguy952]

@@Jacob-nu4ndthey did a call in the video and the bassist said dad

[@miket3825]

@@Jacob-nu4nd she has a complete family, mom and dad!

[@paulfrost8952]

She’s got a Mum too.

[@asraiSOA]

@@Jacob-nu4nd WTH are you going about?

[@SherlokJun.-nq9vs]

I can't stop admiring Ellen's talent! Please, more of your videos, your smiles, your voice and your ringing laughter!

[@peety6323]

Totally!

[@MangDark]

FBI OPEN UP!

[@davidronnoc5414]

What a gift she has, and will be, for all of us! It's clear that it's sheer joy for her - her smiles and giggles give that away. I can't wait to see what she has in store for us in the future!

[@sydneyperitz3571]

The incredible ear and musical ability are unsurpassed but what gets me is how such tiny hands can execute so much strength as well as the span between frets to be able to play these difficult bass passages. The instruments are full scale basses that adults play which is no less than mind-boggling how she navigates the fretboard so easily. It's the equivalent of an adult bassist playing a fretboard that's 15' long and 6" wide. This amazing little girl is destined to be one of the best in the world and in a very short time. Dad is an incredible talent as well and a wonderful teacher. Focused and disciplined but fun and loving at the same time. The videos they make together are so entertaining and such good quality, I could watch them all day. Bravo Ellen & Dad!

[@richardgriesemer3864]

Thank you Sydney for putting into words what I have been thinking for a few years since I first saw Ellen on KZbin! Bravo Ellen & Dad!!!

[@luigigunner]

Ellen, I'm a former Army bass player and I have to tell you...I'm a big fan!!! Watching you play the bass and sometimes playing alongside your dad is very refreshing and very inspirational as well. Please continue to have fun and never lose your smile!

[@davidnewland2556]

my grand daughter picked up the bag pipes i'm really glad I stumbled across this channel, it's great to see a young girl with this kind of confidence, you go girl.

[@petalguru5432]

The concentration and paying attention when the bass player was demonstrating his bass line to her was amazing to watch, this is why she is so good. People who are good listeners learn.

[@fredzephire4071]

@petalguru5432: Oh yeah, i picked up on that as well, so glad that someone saw that too. Ellen has so much talent and such great personality, the sky is the limit, her parents have done a great job with her upbringing, that smile lights up the room!

[@Krullmatic]

Your dad doesn't need Billy Sheehan playing for him when he's got you. You're absolutely phenomenal!

[@tuckerkerr7271]

You have no idea what is an honor it is to be able to hang out and play with Billy Sheehan holy s*** wow!!!;!

[@juicr5008]

My eyes don't believe my ears. This is OFF THE HOOK talent, right here. The Future looks bright with a virtuoso like this demolishing the barriers. Bravo!

[@BigTexas-b3d]

Hi Ellen! I just discovered your channel and I am so glad I did. I'm absolutely in shock by how incredible of a bassist you are!! It's so easy to see how much fun you're having when you play, and I believe that that is the most important thing about being a musician. If you decide to continue down the path of a musician as you grow older, I encourage you to always remember to play what makes you happy. I would love to see you play more of you favorite metal bass lines, so I vote for another video! You're an amazing bassist, Ellen. You deserve every single bit of the success and recognition you have gotten. I look forward to seeing you continue to grow!

[@LAstudio8]

I have a feeling that Billy Sheehan is going to have a great day seeing this.

[@FreedomAndLiberty2024]

I thought it was great when Ellen challenged him to make a top ten funk video 😂 I'm looking forward to seeing Sheehan's picks - a challenge is always fun.

[@TheNeb56]

Omg!! One of the best top 10 I’ve seen!! 🤗🤘. Thank you!! And yes, would love to see more! Your talent is absolutely amazing!!❤

[@brianvigneau2074]

I have a feeling that Billy Sheehan is worried!!!

[@alphagt62]

This really shows how versatile Ellen is! Out of her usual comfort zone and playing metal like she was born playing it!

[@rich68]

I'm getting more and more impressed with your bass playing Ellen Alaverdyan and with every song you play it with perfection! And thanks to Hovac to including us into your musical journey

[@MoreMallards]

The tone for Hysteria is a thing of perfection! All these basslines are performed wonderfully!!

[@l.clevelandmajor9931]

I have to say, here at the Father's Day Weekend, we need more Dad's like this one! He obviously takes an active part in her life, supports her in the endeavors she chooses, and interacts with her like a Dad is supposed to! I commend this Dad for his involvement in his daughter's life! It is easy to see that she is very happy to have him around!

[@mattk1023]

Happy Fathers day

[@jesuschrist6521]

PLEASE FOR THE LOVE OF GOD MAKE MORE METAL BASS LINES VIDEOS. This absolutely blew me away. Thanks for this.

[@pcallas66]

I think my favorite bass line was Wrath Child. I always liked Steve Harris' bass playing and it seems to have the most substance without having the most notes. I saw Billy Sheehan at a place called Stage One in Murrysville, Pennsylvania back in 1984 with his band Talas. It just blew my mind. I've been playing bass a long time, but can't quite play like that. You're a prodigy.

[@WavePotter]

Amazing job playing all these insanely complicated songs!

[@EllenPlaysBass]

Thank you Wave!

[@SherlokJun.-nq9vs]

The first time I saw Ellen was 1 year ago. On Paul McCartney's birthday, my friend sent me her video of Allen playing and singing Penny Lane. Since then, every night, before going to bed, I watch this video and forget about all the difficulties of the past day. I look forward to your new videos every time.Your voice, your laughter and your smile soothe the heart!❤

[@EllenPlaysBass]

Thank you very much!

[@SherlokJun.-nq9vs]

Thank you, dear, for your respectful attention to me! I'm looking on the Internet where I could buy a T-shirt with your image. If I can't find it, I will definitely make it to order. At a young age, I was a musician, a drummer in a pop band. I'm working on TV now, but I haven't lost my love for music. I am very happy that we, the old musicians, have been replaced by very talented young musicians like you, Ellen! I wish you and your dad new successes! Your fan is from Russia, Alex.

[@shawnsmith2610]

​​@@EllenPlaysBassMy favorite clip if you have is when you did Muse-Hysteria.Type in Hurricane by Cannons and watch the video and type in Typhoons live by Royal Blood.

[@shawnsmith2610]

​​​@@EllenPlaysBassHey watch the band Liliac especially when there sister Abigail is the drummer.

[@cdrkennon]

Brilliant. That is all.

[@davidsant5729]

Ellen you are a living musical marvel!

[@Weezlenut]

It's comforting to know the future of metal is in such talented hands.

[@jstar1000]

Dang girl, your bass prowess is off the charts but so is your video presence. You my friend have a future in being a TV personality as well, damn! Watch out world.

[@FlyingV344]

dont blow her so up idiot🤗

[@Dougeroodle]

More like,,, a musician like Jeff Beck,, and probably surpassing ANYTHING that has come before~!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@forbiddensigma5312]

@@pesto12601 Let's give credit where credit is due. She's 11 and has met and has been recognized by big names out there. Don't be a hater.

[@bob521i]

@@pesto12601 A list of your achievements please...

[@nenadpopov3601]

@@pesto12601 How lame and pathetic you got to be to envy a 11 yo child idiot.

[@msgtpauldfreed]

You are obviously growing in your art. It shows. You are getting better and better. Keep going. You're an amazing musician. So many people are proud of you so reach for your dreams.

[@doomhippie6673]

I certainly don't worry about the future of rock. With kids like Ellen we can rest safely.

[@PaleRider54]

Absolutely, and if you saw her collaboration for the Kids Rock For Kids video, it is obvious that there is an amazing crop of new young phenom artists ready to take the music world like candy from a baby.

[@warrie594]

Thank you Ellen for this video. You are great. Greetings from the Netherlands

[@johan-johariabdulmajid9748]

i want too

[@kennethpippin9324]

She's so musically inclined! Good job Dad. You nurtured natural talent and it shows. Please don't stop these videos. Y'all rock!!!

[@marvinmosley5366]

While it is a true joy to watch you tear the bass up, nothing compares to the joy and smile you have as you're doing it . Thank you for the video.

[@jacksunstone8771]

Billy Sheehan's a really cool dude. Mr. Big came thru town (Sneakers in San Antonio) in '87, I think. Billy was sittin by himself before the show so I went over to say hi. I told him I was a bass player and he ask me to have a seat. We chatted for most of a half hour. He taught me some moves and talked about the road. Thanks Billy.

[@CavyWheek]

Sounds like a class act. 👍

[@shawnray2941]

​@CavyWheek he is. I've texted with him on a couple of occasions and he took the time to answer questions I had about his signature pedal.......

[@russtrautwein6293]

It really depends when you talk with him. I remember him from way back in Godforsaken Buffalo in his Talas days and hung out with him many times. Some days he's be totally chill as you mentioned, other days he was a complete jerk you just needed to avoid. I remember after gigs, he'd just throw his bass in the back of his van and close it up then head back inside. When I say throw, I mean it literally as in no case, just open the back and toss it in. His knowledge of the bass and his skills were and are amazing. I think what he's done for upcoming bassists needs to be celebrated for what he's given back to music.

[@travisazzopardi8024]

I met Billy at a Winery Dogs meet and greet in 14 and he was super nice to me. Signed my American made G&L L-2000. Class act.

[@PeterL.2000]

wow really, I'm impressed. I liked my favorite song by Muse - Hysteria the most, honestly 50 times. Keep it up, I'll stay tuned. Greetings from Germany/Palatinate

[@tarmaque]

I've been following Yoyoka for half her life now, and found Ellen through their collaboration. What a great day that was! The one thing they both have in common are great parents who support them and are great roll models for them. Here's to the parents of the next great generation of musicians!

[@rojaraja6872]

Yes parents are a great defence wall western society should note this type of parents divorce after divorce a sad thing for the children

[@josephmiddleton8584]

I have a new appreciation for metal bass. It’s not the music that I usually listen to. Thanks! Keep doing what you’re doing.❤

[@АлексейЧугунов-ж9б]

Это бесподобно! Случайно наткнулся на твой канал. Слушал с трепетом! Игра просто восхитительна!!!

[@vladimirkaziulia2225]

Зачем ребёнка мучаете?

[@Asherek]

I was waiting patiently for Tool to show up. Glad you included it! Justin is an absolutely amazing and incredibly creative bass player. I didn't realize originally that a lot of the weird sounding solos were Justin on bass, not Adam on guitar - including Schism (slow section), The Pot (breakdown), Vicarious (breakdown), Invincible (directly after tempo change). It's incredible what he can do. Kudos!

[@markkasparian7853]

She has impeccable rhythmic feel! You must be so proud, it's unbelievable how talented Ellen is.

[@aimilee1676]

YOU are AMAZING!!! So inspiring and so talented. I turned 50 years old a few months and decided I want to learn how to play the drums. It's a bit intimidating but seeing you really has me inspired to make it happen. Thank you young lady...KEEP ROCKING!!!

[@BudhagRizzo]

OMG! She's come such a long way. Now she's better than most bass players out there, and at her age!

[@MyraButler-qy9gn]

Blown away every time I watch one of your videos! You are amazing!

[@BrutalMaximus]

Incredible work! I knew Lateralus was going to be in there, one of my all time favorites.

[@romesoldier9548]

This is my Jam! Awesome kid. I still remember been a kid just like Ellen back in the 80s and getting my mind blown listening my uncles and cousins metal albums, I knew I was a Metalhead literally the first second I listened the first metal song they played for me, and then again when I played in my first band, after all these years I still feel the same rush. Also, thanks dad, you guys rock!

[@jerrymckenzie1858]

Charisma and musicality well beyond her years. I'm beyond impressed!

[@FranciscoRibeiro-e5y]

Hello Ellen, I am a Brazilian graphic artist who lives in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, and I have been sharing your videos and your talented learning work. The first time I heard you playing the bass, I confess that I cried, I saw an angel of God touching my ears and heart. You are so beautiful, simple and charismatic, I am very grateful that you shared this with everyone, it is great to see young people taking an interest in such a difficult instrument to play, enjoying classic rock and being recognized by musicians from their favorite bands. I particularly like the basses on some of Jean Luc Ponty's albums, a very talented French progressive jazz musician, and of course Stanley Clark, who I saw playing in New York in 1983 with the musical group Return To Forever. I wish that God's blessings always reach you and your family who encourage and help you share your talent with all of us! Always keep smiling and happy! With all due respect, I love you! And I am sure that Brazil loves you too! I will be your number one fan here, you can be sure of that! A loving kiss to your heart! Thank you!

[@concept88]

A beautiful tribute. Your words describe it all!❤

[@BabaORileyII]

Really Good Job Ellen! And your mom did a really great job with your hair! So much talent in the family! Keep playing and always keep having fun!!! 👏 CC

[@dennyseelinger5785]

I would absolutely love to hear a part two and part three. Prog Metal is my jam, so I have most of those albums, including Dad’s Coexist. You both have massive chops!

[@HovakMusic]

Thank you for the support, I appreciate it!

[@Thlayli7]

Yes, this!

[@JackDavis]

Amazing. Keep up the great work Ellen. I have 3 daughters myself. Proud of all of them. None of them play bass. That's ok. I have been playing about 28 years. You can outplay me. I can keep up with you on some of them... Dawn Patrol, Paranoid, For Whom The Bell Tolls, etc. I haven't tried any Muse yet. Sounds pretty doable for me though. Anyway, I'm very impressed and proud of you young lady. (Edit) Oh, I want to add that my favorite bass song to play is Red Barchetta by Rush. I think you can do it, no problem. It's fun to play.

[@Hans_914]

This is so cool. Billy is a beast and you are an inspiration for musicians of all ages. Keep it up.

[@aeonsnarfus]

Ellen playing metal is a great way to start the day. ❤

[@ladinark1672]

It's 6:20am now here so I can agree!

[@chrisingles102]

The confidence. This is beautiful.

[@alankillian4962]

Thank you Ellen. Watching the pure joy you experience while playing will always brighten my day. You are a gifted player. PS. Dad thank you for helping and guiding with a father's love your beautiful daughter.❤❤❤❤❤

[@АлександрХаймович-к7п]

Отцу Елены большой респект

[@HovakMusic]

Спасибо большое ✌🏻

[@oldmen5322]

​@@HovakMusicопа на русском? Ну тогда скажу, что дочь невероятная девочка! Феномен. И это полностью ваша заслуга! Я в полном восхищении и переполнен гордостью, что она армянка! Привет из Еревана! Слежу и постоянно всем знакомым показываю видео с Элен. Удачи!

[@familymiller1854]

You don't mess around young lady! Keep up the good work. I love your passion and dedication.

[@benerocksilva]

Wooow !! That's fantastic !! The Master Billy Sheehan !! Congratulatios and sucess, Ellen !!👏👏👏👏👏

[@HBPrins]

Just no words for this, even epic is not enough. This girl is so good.

[@scottstanaway2918]

Your talent brought tears to my eyes. Magnificent!!!

[@haxan6663]

I don't know whether to burn my bass or practice harder?! Incredible playing!

[@SGHNTZ]

Both. Practice on a burned bass, it will be hard.

[@peterkensing565]

This is the best thing I've ever heard/seen on a bass guitar! Pure goosebumps!

[@Randy-h6d]

Wow!! Such incredible talent you are a fantastic bass player

[@KimMoonbmwmoonie]

well, I think we can safely say that Hysteria is now Ellens signature song... She can probably play it in her sleep... Glad to see she is challenging herself with new music and the pick and wa wa seem to be new as well. Keep rocking girl!

[@dwjr5129]

Ellen, I’ve run out of words to describe how amazing your skills are. No doubt, you have a fantastic career ahead of you as a musician. Please don’t forget to be a kid along the way.

[@ErichKrull]

Eine menge Arbeit für dieses Video ! Danke Erich

[@alexmcgilvery3878]

I'm impressed by how professional your presentation is. The bass playing is awesome.

[@voldem0rt]

Your progression as a bassist is nothing short of Phenomenal. The Muse bass lines you just absolutely slay them, better than the bassist who wrote and played it. I know the pieces fit 'Cause I watched them fall away Mildewed and smouldering Fundamental differing Pure intention juxtaposed Will set two lovers' souls in motion Disintegrating as it goes Testing our communication

[@bassmonsteradsit7160]

I too was blessed with the gift of music at an early age. The ability to hear notes and replicate. Your blessing is lightyears of where I"m not now some 50+ years later . . . and I'm very okay with that :) I love to see young folk, such as yourself, be able to express yourselves musically at such a high level. It gives me great joy and hope for humanity. Much credit to your father for also being a great musician and huge supporter of you! Keep up with the great works and I hope you never lose your passion!

[@kgspollux6998]

Ellen !! We missed you. How great you're back and making our day. Greetings from good old Germany. Thanks to you and your family to let us have a look to your unfurling talent and your favorite music to enjoy - fantastically done . . . .

[@pereirammachado]

Simply an amazing list of metal bass lines... Congrats and follow being an incredible daughter and musicist... we are your fans!! We love your songs!!

[@nealregester5834]

I'm knocked out! So clean, so tight and so much feel. Some amazing lines, I'm literally blown out of the park!

[@titntin5178]

wow! You just keep getting better and better! My expectations can barely keep up! Challenging yourself like this will ensure you can tackle anything. Hope you had a great birthday.

[@coreymillard7201]

Omg you absolutely nailed the tone on Dawn Patrol!

[@Gstation9]

I think Billy Sheehan will be amazed at your playing and beautiful smiles that go with your video.

[@thickwristmcfist3399]

This is without a doubt one of the best videos that Ellen has put out.... JUST WOW!!!! That was so much fun to watch!!!

[@quailstudios]

Metal isn't my thing but watching Ellen play bass is. Thanks Ellen! Very Cool.

[@osamaqtaitat]

Go to classic metal, and give it a try!! Metal is a very varied genre; not just some few extremes! Mostly Not like the stupid, clueless, ignorant and hateful prejudices!! It’s very varied! Give iron maiden try they are the best band for me, and one of the best musicians generally for me; not just metal! Pop mostly is hackneyed, boring and repetitive!! And it’s just a shitty one man show mostly!

[@quailstudios]

@@osamaqtaitat I understand. I've been teaching guitar since 1982 so I'm very aware of what Metal is and how it has evolved over the years. My sons love Dream Theater. Is that Metal? I don't care for it much. Iron Maiden - just listened to Wasted Years, Run To The Hills, The Trooper, Stranger In A Strange Land, the vocals are awesome but the only thing I don't like is the wide vibrato of the singers. That turns me off for some reason, and the whole overall vibe is just not for me. I've studied voice for years, and even studied opera, which is not for me either, so I understand what a good voice sounds like. These guys in Iron Maiden have good voices no doubt. Sorry that I don't love it like you do. I started listening to music just after I was born but really started paying attention about 1964. 1969 was the first year that I picked up a guitar but still metal is not really my thing. I used to listen to Black Sabbath back in the 70's but after I while I realized that Ozzy is just too monotone for me. Also, the lyric subject matter of most metal doesn't usually appeal to me. The lyrics have to mean something to me. I don't care how awesome the music seems to be. My favorite composers are George Gershwin, Beethoven, and Bach. I play hymns on the organ in church. They are a good study into good voice leading. Guitar is simpler for me. Not much blues, a little classical, mostly folk music, a little jazz... stuff people like to listen and relate to. You can visit my channel and see what I teach there. I do have a little ACDC and Led Zeppelin on the channel. I can't remember for the moment what else I have posted there that is more heavy. When my students want to study metal I teach it to them, no problem. Hey, thanks for the comment on my comment. Hal Stead

[@DrrTrevis]

The talent and commitment to the craft for someone so young is nothing short of impressive and exemplary! Great work kid. You are awesome!

[@jamesriameigmp]

Im so glad that Ellen is not influenced with the current trending kinda music but got attached to the real ones. Appreciate the dad for this ✅🙌

[@shomilshimray6030]

True....gettin tiered of all thos polyphia "s wannabe....no dsrspct to th band...😊

[@peety6323]

Totally!❤

[@NotLost]

ARE YOU KIDDING ME! Soooo talented! You seem so sweet, and humble too - please don't let the industry corrupt you. Bang the base lines and the pig tail personality!

[@acdover]

Great job!!! I don't understand how anyone could give this a thumbs down. This girl is great. I started playing guitar when I was 12. I was around 15 before I could play on her level.

[@j.g.p.jr.6497]

The last one “Schism” by Tool, it’s my favorite.

[@skagit58]

Ellen, You are just the sweetest young lady with killer bass skills! The force is strong with this one! ❤

[@RJOkla001]

You shred that bass. You're a force to be reckoned with young lady. Look forward to the great future that I know awaits you.

[@adams5989]

Wow who know Ellen’s Dad had a prog metal band with BOTH Sheehan AAAAND Wooten in it??? Wooooo doggie going to be fun to listen to it!!!!!!

[@cheveyo2403]

ye its a great album

[@althejazzman]

Yeah now his connections with the industry makes sense. Going to listen to this now.

[@georgeglass3680]

I don't understand why he hires second rate bassists when Ellen is so good. Don't get mad folks I'm kidding. (Except for the part about Ellen being so good.)

[@dr.michaelr.foreman2170]

I was amazed at your skill playing the baseline in Hysteria, even bass players in reaction videos were very impressed. Me, I was concerned your fingers didn't bleed after. After watching this video, I see many of the base lines exceed Hysteria. Your talent is amazing.

[@chrislive1586]

Very well produced video, from the editing to the audio work, VERY well done. Also a talented chap.

[@Rawalters2012]

The best thing about this video is seeing how much this young lady enjoys playing. I'm sure that there is a ton of hard work that goes into it and she is always all smiles. Awesome!

[@carlasker9285]

Symphony X - my favourite metal band! Amazing! I’ve been playing bass since 1997, you have a great future ahead of you girl!

[@middlepilot1]

This is possibly the most talented and well selected performance I have ever seen!! Brilliantly done!!

[@dang7620]

as a guitarist, i am so impressed by the span of your fingers on a bass for such a young age, brilliant!

[@sylvanio199]

511K subscribers? Totally unfair and painfully underrated... You have my subscription

[@toddp5026]

I’m really impressed with the sonics of heavy metal bass, that’s where it’s at. Great job playing too. That Symphony X bass line in Domination is top of the line.

[@briansellden6115]

Ellen! I haven't seen a video from you in about a year. You were amazing them... But I'm floored by how much you've improved! OMG - Your hands! The link between your brain and the bass is so stong! Just wow :)

[@EllenPlaysBass]

Welcome back!