First Time Hearing RISE AGAINST! Bass Teacher REACTS to "Life Less Frightening"

[@bobdude42]

Revolutions per Minute and Siren Song of the Counter Culture are amazing albums

[@sotall650]

Siren song of the counter culture came out when i was in college. I got my lip split open at a RA show on the tour for this album, pretty sure. God damn that was a good show. Great fuckin' album.

[@JPindanga]

Black Masks and Gasolines has my fav song line ever "simply because you can breath it doenst mean that your alive or that you really live' somethin like that

[@bobdude42]

@@JPindanga It was one of my friends and I's favorite to play together. Crazy energy!

[@Drouse1986]

This band and for me, the unraveling and black masks were absolutely fundamental in my musicality in my formative high school years. I was scared of this album, but thoroughly pleased upon its release. Those cds were in my truck at all times 😂 now I’m in my curmudgeon phase when I hear them on the radio. “I remember watching them on the Volcom stage at warped tour, playing to maybe a hundred fans!” 😅 got a pic with my disposable camera with Tim after their set. Best times forever.

[@CarlosFarra]

@@sotall650I’m proud 🫡

[@user-Jimbob]

Rise against - like the angel..... Has a really cool bass intro..... It's the song that got me into them I believe...

[@zackmash851]

that was a major one for me. Like the Angel, Last Chance Blueprint, and 1000 Good Intentions from the Unravelling got me hooked on Rise Against

[@CarlosFarra]

I second that

[@jefftennis1275]

yeah, like the angel is THE rise against bass track

[@makingenemies]

@@jefftennis1275true. It feels like Joe stopped creating crazy bass lines in the mid-00s

[@Set491]

@@makingenemies Yeah early RA he wrote his basslines with a much bussier sound but in a documental or interview (i dont remember) he said he started leaving more to the other sounds as he was growing up with the band's sound

[@TimothyDohner]

Joe Principe is one of the most underrated punk bassists of all time. Dude deserves so much credit. Their most recent album Nowhere Generation has some tastey bass licks.

[@Emadifications]

That album brought them back for me!

[@TheDpDrifter]

I think it's because he's more subtle in the mix. Joe is still putting down amazing bass lines, but he's subdued and blended in a bit more. AFI or NOFX has a very front forward bass tone that drives their songs, but Rise Against is more guitar driven.

[@SentientPickle]

yeah, first found him via 88 Finger Louie and in turn I only found them through their 88 Fingers Up Your A$$ Metallica parody shirt. Rise Against is amazing though. Some powerful stuff with great playing

[@bassplayer2011ify]

If you made a list of the most underrated bassists 90% of the list would be punk bassists.

[@the406seadonkey6]

I love this band. One of the best ever in my opinion. Please do more of them. Good video, by the way. Thanks!

[@chuckduff999]

Revolutions per minute is still one of my all time favorite albums

[@SunnyKim_]

Same here ❤

[@peytonwinstead3412]

Bass tone on this album is sooo goated

[@AgentBeans]

this album slams front to back!!! every song is amazing!!!

[@robmyers-sx4jc]

Almost everything rise against is done is amazing. They're definitely my favorite band. Thank you so much for bringing them into the fold! I look forward to you being amazed by more of Joe's sick ass baselines!

[@stephanehoude3436]

I love this band ! Especially their early work, I feel it came at a perfect time in my life. This album and Revolution per Minute are their standout.

[@healthyb-fu5zd]

The Unraveling doesn't get enough credit. Give it another listen.

[@NexterZulu]

This album is awesome. Paper Wings and Rumors Of My Demise are the two best songs they've ever written in my opinion. The next album Sufferer And The Witness is awesome too. Slept on that album for too long, now it's constantly playing in my headphones.

[@BriansFunHouse]

Ive known Joe since 91 in chicago's punk scene. His work in 88 Fingers Louie and now Rise Against has always been top notch. Rancid, NoFx also great punk bass bands. Joe is also a great guy.

[@ravageduckmanguy]

Love Rise Against! Some songs that come to mind as standout bass-wise are The Dirt Whispered, Blood to Bleed, and Like the Angel.

[@AlkanetEXE]

+1 The Dirt Whispered! Not a crazy one but the one that got me playing bass with a pick :D

[@TheMileHighRC]

Rise Against has had such a huge impact on music in my life. I got my first drumset from the original drummer Tony. It's been over 20 years now since I first saw them as Transistor Revolt back at a small punk venue in Chicago. Joe has always been one of my favorite bass players

[@matthathaway5015]

Haven't even watched past the first minute, but I'm stoked enough to comment already. Thrilled to see you digging into some Rise Against Edit after watching: Loved seeing your enthusiasm in discovering this band. They're sick. It's funny that you mention Circa Survive in a Rise Against video because I saw these two bands together (with Billy Talent and Thursday) back in like 2006

[@LowEndUniversity]

Thank you! I think it was Circa's "Blue Sky Noise" I really liked for awhile, but never heard much else. A tad bit of Saosin at one point - sort of reminded me of them too.

[@f.b.jeffers0n]

My favourite album by them! Rumours of My Demise ... is awesome!

[@marklarson5163]

All of their albums after this, except Wolves, are produced by Bill Stevenson (Descendents) and Jason Livermore. From Wikipedia: The members developed a strong rapport with the duo while recording that album, particularly Stevenson, whom McIlrath described as their "musical soul mate"

[@RefactoringRyan]

Wow! I didn’t know that! Thanks for sharing

[@Cvillain626]

Always loved Rise Against because they love doing that iconic punk "guitar drops out leaving only the bass/drums" for a lot of their verses

[@terryboys9321]

Prayer of the refugee is the bass line that truly first got me from them.

[@quitstalin]

Rise against has a lot of bass in early times that will remind you of 100 proof. 1000 Good Intentions is a Rise Against song basically built on a walking bass line, which is maybe a different sound

[@gabrielwag]

Blood to Bleed from them has a very cool bassline, you should give it a listen

[@juliusseizure324]

I’ve got some real cool history with this Band….MY band back in the early January of 2002 our Singer/Bassist(who could play the sickest bass fills while singing!)birthday was the same day we were playing a show in Deep Ellum/Dallas, TX and we opened for the Lawrence Arms and Rise Against, both touring together supporting eachother on their first albums for Fat Wreck Chords. We met Rise Against’s singer Tim. Dude was fucking cool as hell. We didn’t have a chance to meet anyone else from RA. The guitarist and bassist of the Lawrence Arms were cool as fuck as well. The other guitarist and myself(guitarist)briefly took lessons from Zach Blair, who now plays guitar in Rise Against! Zach is fucking awesome and cool as fuck down to earth zero ego. Well maybe a tad bit of ego.😉😂😂😂Zach I Love Ya!!!

[@onceuponadisneyblog6513]

Check out the album Revolutions Per Minute. Like the Angel has a sick bass intro/outro.

[@bryanb767]

Oh fuck! I've been waiting for this moment! Will be back when I can give this the attention it deserves!

[@vanessap7656]

Just saw them live again Nov. 2024 for their US tour and so good live. I was feet away Joe’s bass rocking tune after tune and the energy!! So good! 🎼🖤🎼

[@SunnyKim_]

It makes me so happy to see so many people recommending Revolutions Per Minute. That album saved my life.

[@joe_illos9648]

I'm a drummer and banjo player, but I love your videos because of how nerdy you get with your bass/theory knowledge. It's an unexplored world for me so its nice to see the music I love being dissected from a much more educated point of view. Keep the punk and ska vids coming!

[@wilhud]

88 Fingers Louie song Blink features the bass a ton. There's two different recordings, one on the Dom Years and one on the Behind Bars album. It's a super fun song, definitely worth a listen. Mr. Precision and Joe P in the same band made some of my favorite music.

[@zarathos1018]

Joe Principe is an amazing bassist - the tone on this album is amazing. You should check out "Endgame" off the record of the same name... i own the bass that was recorded on :D

[@nihilistmia]

The Distillers, I am a Revenant!

[@shawnannul]

OOOOH good choice!

[@campbellweal610]

The breakdown in Heaven Knows by Rise Against is incredible.

[@pclark8672]

That's my favorite RA song and my favorite video of all time.

[@shawnannul]

I played this CD OUT when I was 15!!

[@MegaMezmerize]

Rise Against FTW, this album is a bonafide classic banger

[@stefanheuldoch883]

It's always so great to see the same enthusiasm I felt as a teen growing up with these songs on the face of a sophisticated adult musician who is hearing them for the first time. Thank you, man!

[@ceejluige4816]

One of my favorite Rise Against songs. Great vid. Excited to see Siren Song on future full album polls 😇

[@bennysperling1879]

My favorite RA album, saw them shortly after that and watching the crowd lose their minds was really fun

[@ryedaddy1675]

Fun one for sure, joe is the man, just saw them last night in philly🎉

[@ryethebanjoguy]

Finally, some Rise Against! Love it! This album is absolutely fantastic. If anyone likes this song, go listen to the rest, you won't be disappointed.

[@CheveeDodd]

I think this is the first time I've heard you say you have perfict pitch and suddenly everything makes sense! 😮

[@nicholaskelley4989]

I love this song so much.

[@Emadifications]

Finally!! One of the best bassists and basslines come from these guys.

[@StormChaserJeremy]

You honestly can't go wrong with any Rise Against song

[@destroyerofnations1828]

I mean, Swing Life Away isn’t what I’d expect to see here but otherwise yeah…

[@Rijayokano]

Well, that Wolves album is pretty bad...

[@demo9750]

@@Rijayokano Disagree, I feel Wolves has a couple bangers.

[@Rijayokano]

@@demo9750 "a couple bangers" is not enough for a good album...

[@k2s8c2h6]

You should check out lanterns by rise against! The bass GOES OFF in that song! Funny story, the bassist works out at the same gym as me and I've run into him quite a few times.

[@chrisgirth7373]

Wish RA still sounded like this. Hard to find a better run of albums then RPM, Siren and Sufferer.

[@Ddeamorin]

I saw these guys with four year strong and bad religion in Cleveland memorable show . This album is cover to cover no need to skip.

[@saint_double_k]

Joe Principe can't miss with his lines. The Dirt Whispered is right up your alley, dude.

[@bassimprovjams3772]

What a cool song!I’ve heard of Rise against but never this song, that bridge section was awesome and I would have been just fine hearing it till the end of the song

[@felixg.4908]

my favorite Rise Against song! the chorus is super catchy, the intro slaps, the bass tone is great, nice clean vocals with a bit of crunch, love it!

[@damonx6109]

One of my favorite songs.. Great intro.

[@Jydmd]

Got one of Joe’s picks from when Rise Against came to my hometown last summer!

[@demo9750]

Favorite Rise Against song. Surprised to see it here.

[@CarlosFarra]

Rise Against has been my favourite band since day one. I’m from Ecuador and we never used to get bands coming to play so it took me almost 10 years to see them for the first. So when I did I GAVE IT ALL I almost died but I did not stopped moshing 🫡🤘🏽

[@zacherysmith8637]

I've always loved this song. The bridge is so good.

[@shaditude3461]

Favorite album by them by FAR!

[@monkjacob85]

Rise against LOVED making, pretty much, two songs at once!

[@FlameFlowe1337]

This band is the reason I got into bass playing. Hell, I own the same Fender 50s classic reissue MIM bass, same SD QP3 pickups and use the same pick that he does. His tone on the early work is amazing. I don't resonate with their newer music at all but everything up to and including The Sufferer and the witness is back to back fantastic filled with a bass players wettest of dreams. Personal favorite of mine is Dancing for Rain of of Sire song of the counter culture, that verse is pure bass.

[@bruceleeman]

About time we see Rise Against. Love Joe and I'm pretty sure I recommended RA once you saw 100 proof.

[@josephinemoro75]

Rise Against is my favorite band! Thank you for posting this!! Two song I know you would love that have great driving bass are Like the Angel from Revolutions Per Minute and The Dirt Whispered from Appeal to Reason. The latter having more of a funky intro. Keep posting! Listening to your reviews and lessons really help my commute to work

[@LowEndUniversity]

Thank you so much, glad to hang out with you during your commutes! 🙏🏼

[@RtotheK605]

This was my first Rise Against album. I haven't listened to it in years. I'm going to have to reintroduce myself!

[@theycallmefinny]

started watching you at 64K subs, almost to 100K; way to go!!

[@LowEndUniversity]

Thank you!!! I think it'll cross over today...planning to live stream later if I can catch it. 🙏🏼

[@jacobri6353]

The bridge is played with alternate picking the changing notes up-strokes on the D string then two down-strokes on the open A, letting them all ring. The tone is all SVT and Joe's silky smooth technique

[@jaredpowell2067]

10:36 = "Bass! Yes!" Totally agree.

[@megatheinternet]

0:55 Rise Against has always toured with metal and hardcore bands, makes sense to think they sound different than they do. The album Siren Song of the Counter Culture had a guitarist that was a big fan of metal and hardcore at the time. It really stands out on the opener song state of the union. that song is surprisingly heavy, having obvious elements of hardcore and metal mixed in. Also it's an album where you can easily hear the bass in the mix.

[@phil80sx]

Please check out authority zero! Won’t disappoint in any song with an extremely busy bass

[@chancedavis6216]

Staring at the Sun by TV On The Radio has a very cool and recognizable bass line

[@RenfieldXIII]

Of all the Rise Against songs with amazing bass, this barely cracks my top 10. Can't wait to see them in a few weeks for my 15th time, first time taking my youngest to see them. We all hang in front of Joe because we're a house of bassists.

[@RyanGriffiths-r9k]

So close to 100k subscribers. I really you do sid vicious

[@LowEndUniversity]

The queue is pretty far out these days, but I’ll definitely consider it for a future episode. Thanks for the suggestion, man!

[@RyanGriffiths-r9k]

@@LowEndUniversity its just so terrible that it's good hence why thought. This is not a recommendation for your channel but a mention to a different song by a band you did already. Neobamboom by tiger army. Chromatic scale is used. It's worth giving up 90 seconds of your time just for a personal listen. .

[@RyanGriffiths-r9k]

@@LowEndUniversity thank you for considering it at least

[@byronromig1]

rise against writes some amazing songs, love to see it being covered!

[@robroo2829]

Ahh dude… the perfect pitch comment makes so much sense. Every time you analyze a song it makes me want to learn it

[@briancollis1809]

I freaking love Rise Against... Seeing them again next week in Philly. I'd LOVE for someone to finally do a react to their cover of Dylan's Ballad of Hollis Brown. It's freaking stellar.

[@chrisclark6562]

My favourite channel !

[@NoNameAgain_23]

My Teenage Years were full of Rise Against - I enjoyed them very much! The new albums are not my favorites but to each their own I guess. The old ones I really like to go back to so thanks for this reminder! I'd really like you listen and commenting on some Billy Talent or Seventh Wonder😃

[@niikoeniikoe]

RPM is still their best album hands down but this is tied for second. Also, recording each song one measure at a time just sounds like a nice way to burn up as much major label money as possible. Lol

[@livilleborg3499]

Blood to Bleed from the same album has amazing bass lines The first track, State of the Union, is Rise Against at their heaviest. Amazing song. Love this album. Used to play along to every song on bass when it came out

[@matthewharris5586]

Find your way by Authority Zero is one I just rediscovered. It really goes.

[@junked5214]

Was there anything you did to hone your perfect pitch? Or is is something you just pick up over time? I'm a beginner bass player and would love to be able to pick up more songs by ear

[@AgentBeans]

dude came from 88 Fingers Louie which I loved from like 95-til 00 then Rise Against formed. I think 88 Fingers Louie's original drummer Dom had health issues, then they had Alkaline Trio's first drummer on a few albums also. Joe re-released some 88 Fingers Louie albums with the bass either re-recorded or brought up high in the mix so a lot of good jams. 88 Fingers Louie recommendations-Summer Photos (rules!) Pent Up, Outright Lies, Something I Dont Know, Past Mistakes, and Another Love Song has a killer bass line.

[@adamyoung6797]

I’d love to see you look at the top two or three songs from each album. Their sound changes significantly through the life of the band

[@cesarv3238]

They do play metal festivals but I got lucky and saw them in Lawrence KS when there was like 20 people at the bottleneck

[@danwybrow7226]

Ooh, you should do Blood To Bleed! My favorite bass part from Rise Against!

[@AgentBeans]

I didnt say this before but I love this band because they actually dont just sing this stuff. They walk the walk, do protests, and go fight for what they believe in and so on. Awesome reaction! Love your punk journey!

[@j.c-aka-charliepace2574]

Rise against was a huge part of my journey as a bassist

[@giacomojamesPunkRockHeadReact]

Excellent pic man!.. dude !.. great 😊🤝

[@FlameFlowe1337]

Is there any way to get my hands on your Line6 Helix preset? That sounds fantastic!

[@LowEndUniversity]

You bet - it's available on my Patreon page, link in this video description. Appreciate the interest!

[@FlameFlowe1337]

@@LowEndUniversity Thanks, I've grabbed them. I'm no fan of Patreon and recurring subscriptions like that but I guess it's a necessary evil to be able to eat these days. I'd much rather buy them for like 0,50eu or 1eu per preset or something.

[@brianszekeres5098]

Rise against is one of my favs, saw them with AFI! Speaking of AFI, it would be awesome if you analyzed File 13 by AFI.

[@trajer1535]

One of my favorite songs from my favorite Rise Against album. Good pick!! Now do Jeff Rosenstock :D

[@sxexaxn]

This era of Rise Against was incredible

[@theoldmanfrombeyond6851]

Check out Alive and Well. Super fun bass.

[@CordellWoodworks]

Now you have to listen to Like The Angel!

[@biptysikty]

Joe Principe is the best bass player I’ve ever heard, hands down! Growing up listening to 88 Fingers Louie then to Rise Against, especially with Dan Precision playing guitar along side Joe, pure brilliance. 88 Fingers Louie - Punk Rock Rulebook Rise Against - Like the Angel There is so many songs Joe does with his bass intros that just pop, he’s the best EVER!!

[@AlgorMortis197666]

That bridge kinda sounds like "45 Grave - Evil" awesome bass in that song, you should check it out!

[@rolandvitai2212]

Joe Principe is the bassist. He played in 88 Finger Louie too. That's why the similar approach

[@mikeysingleton6389]

He literally said that at the beginning of the video

[@anofsti]

The Gadjits and their song Tell Yourself has a great bassline

[@richardmartinez6437]

Huge Hunter from AFI influence on that open A and D

[@markhamilton-jones7522]

Man, these guys and Pennywise have so many great basslines that I know you'll dig... Satellite, Give It All, Prayer of the Refugee, Dancing For Rain are all highlights and probably fit with that "heavier" preconceived notion you had with this band

[@JonnyPhive]

You need to check out some Authority Zero. Their bassist is a monster and they are way underrated as a group. So good.

[@dangerousjamie]

You should get to The Egs soon! I would go for Aja - great bass and a banger

[@Victorvonbass]

You have to do Give It All sometime. Its chorus is fun to play.

[@inkywafflestobygizmo2942]

Love that song Love the channel Kinda annoyed you kept interrupting it Hahahah

[@michaelmaiara4770]

I think Joe Principe uses Tortex Green (0.88 mm), but I'm not 100% sure of that.

[@anofsti]

Are you getting to Nekromantix yet? Who Killed The Cheerleader are a good one. It's Psychobilly, and he has the coolest stand up bass you've seen in a while

[@l3p3rM355i4h]

If you like this song, I highly recommend "Napoleon Solo" by At The Drive In, or really anything from the In/Casino/Out album, in my opinion Rise Against borrows a lot from that album (and Fugazi) on Siren Song of the Counterculture. You did a The Mars Volta song previously, At the Drive In is the band that spawned TMV, they lean much more in to the post-hardcore/punk side of rock compared to The Mars Volta