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@FunkadelicFlea Жыл бұрын
So I don't get a gift? No free Stenback or Fodera for me? 😢😢😢
@mortonfrankfire5400 Жыл бұрын
12:39 hey! Have you got the preset/patch details for the HX stomp? I’d love that as I can’t quite get it myself.
@eyebrowce4042 Жыл бұрын
There's actually a interview of Anthony and John where they are told that Funky Monks is not a "relevant song". John's reaction is priceless kzbin.info/www/bejne/gmKmi6d9f9V_Zq8
@CC-wf2qb Жыл бұрын
Like you trying to scam people to watch this video with thta title then?
@Bob-of-Zoid Жыл бұрын
I was on the Blood Sugar Sex Magik tour. Daaaaaaaaang!
@amberblair8379 Жыл бұрын
The whole Blood, Sugar, Sex, Magik is full of funky bass lines!!
@nicholasskridla2475 Жыл бұрын
THEY"RRRRRRE GREAAAAT!!!! - Tony The Tiger
@robertsilverwhite2277 Жыл бұрын
You're jamn right!!! Loved it from the jump
@mauroclaypool1613 Жыл бұрын
The whole album bro!
@simeonorive145 Жыл бұрын
I started playing bass in 1989 punk inspired but with a deep rooted love of Funk and Blues when this Album came out it rearranged my musical mind.
@ruffryder135 күн бұрын
This is an album to not just be listened to but studied as a master class. Some albums release...and some drop...like a bomb
@christianfreimann1674 Жыл бұрын
WHO didn‘t know this „hidden“ track?! It’s the best part of it 🥰
@JJ_5289 Жыл бұрын
I mean the song wasn't one of their radio hits, but I feel like everbody who knows the full album likes funky monkey monks. Great song from one of the all time great albums.
@andybaxter4442 Жыл бұрын
I always felt like Funky Monks was the favorite track of anyone who owned the BSSM album. However, the kids genuinely don't listen to music like that anymore, the Spotify algorithm clearly isn't pushing this particular track.
@OrlandoOntiveros Жыл бұрын
This record is perfect from beginning to end. Wouldn't call it a Hidden track since it's in the middle, and who would stop any of these songs from playing? I played the whole CD every time
@ethixhiggins5059 Жыл бұрын
The righteous and the wicked is a better hidden 5 string riff by him I feel like
@prince00thieves60 Жыл бұрын
What I thought lol
@neilmurphy7594 Жыл бұрын
The entire album is a masterpiece. The Righteous and the Wicked is pretty massive too, especially the unison lines with John
@abacquias Жыл бұрын
And Sir Psycho Sexy, and Mellowship Slinky in B maj... so many killer groove lines on that album! The best RHCP, to my mind ; the funkiest, at least.
@robertobohm5328 Жыл бұрын
@@abacquias totally agreed, my most listened vinyl for sure
@deegees735 ай бұрын
Agreed. Best song on the album and it’s a real pity they never played it live.
@Mrflippyfloop Жыл бұрын
That whole album is an education in modern funk bass.
@danielhartwig3150 Жыл бұрын
Funky Monks outro is unbelievable. The whole album is the best stuff RHCP ever did.
@devinebass Жыл бұрын
🔥🔥🔥
@goopxiv Жыл бұрын
the whole song is unbelievable.
@goopxiv Жыл бұрын
the whole album is unbelievable!!
@gameover313 Жыл бұрын
Still can not believe that they played this gem only 3 times live so far. One of their greatest songs.
@devinebass Жыл бұрын
🔥🔥🔥
@Panvil Жыл бұрын
Guys, you're such a great duo. Scott was great on his own, but man.. this format is awesome. Much bass love
@graceybfrg Жыл бұрын
Soo true
@A_Maggot11 ай бұрын
The non stop knee touching is a bit awkward, otherwise enjoying the series.
@guillermodelnoche Жыл бұрын
I played the second bass line in the intro at a band audition in the 90’s and everyone freaked. I didn’t admit where it came from. I also used the bass line to the shower scene from Debbie Does Dallas… it’s an overlooked funk gem.
@insaneconqueror5421 Жыл бұрын
After some extensive research on the DDD bassline, I agree it is quite a gem.
@Yomommahouse6801 Жыл бұрын
I never even noticed the bass line in DDD, must have been distracted.
@guillermodelnoche Жыл бұрын
@@Yomommahouse6801 things you notice the 23rd viewing….
@Yomommahouse6801 Жыл бұрын
@@guillermodelnoche 😂
@HonchoHundo Жыл бұрын
that reminds me how I played Sebastian Bachs "Bouree" by Jethro Tull on bass for my 12th grade music exam and told my teacher I made it and got the highest grade in class lol
@BladeV8 Жыл бұрын
Here to echo how much I love having the two of you together in a studio - absolutely fantastic chemistry and dynamic!
@bassimprovjams3772 Жыл бұрын
The fact that Scott is letting Ian get some luv from the WAL is so awesome!! You two are the best duo ever!! I didn’t know Flea played a 5er !! I wish he still played the Stingrays! That’s the Tone rite there!
@martinheath5947 Жыл бұрын
Sounds more like a single coil bridge pickup to my ears
@jcsk8 Жыл бұрын
BSSM is a MANDATORY album for bass players. Being listening and playing it since tthe 90´s. Love it!
@noeespinosa1929 Жыл бұрын
Flea said in an 90s article he had been listening to a lot of George Porter Jr. when he recorded the bass line. Yes it’s a horn line but is with the tradition of some good ol New Orleans Funk! I love it!!
@BriansKitchen Жыл бұрын
I remember hearing this for the first time when I was 12 and being so amazed by how funky Flea is. He made me want to play bass. You guys make me so happy and proud to be a bassist! There isn't a cooler jnstrument. Period.
@CliffHairston Жыл бұрын
On release day I went out and bought this. I had been playing for about 4 years by then and I listened to the whole album all the way through. This song, Righteous and the Wicked, Mellowship Slinky, and Sir Psycho Sexy are the songs that had me woodshedding that very night. To this day that Funky Monks “solo” at the end is one of the first things I’ll play on a bass to test how easy playing the neck is. I can’t believe it’s been 32 years now so thanks for reminding me how old I’m getting lol :)
@alexanderlyon Жыл бұрын
This channel is good enough to be a 1/2-hour network TV show now.
@mvinge Жыл бұрын
"Never heard" bassline from one of the greatest albums ever. Lol. Every song is perfect on that album. But seriously love the channel. However, imo the chorus of "If you have to ask" is hands down the the funkiest bass line on RHCP's BSSM
@IanMartinAllison Жыл бұрын
LOVE that tune
@PerezBroz-p5o Жыл бұрын
I’m so glad you guys are feeling how amazing this is the track finally getting the recognition it deserves I love the appreciation energy here I have no one to share this stuff with and you guys get it!
@oluwatobiadeleke4091 Жыл бұрын
Clicking this video and the first thing I see in Scott and Ian "headbanging" and vibing to the song... PRICELESS😆
@JackBealeGuitar Жыл бұрын
Great, always my favourite part of the album. The chorus part to "if you have to ask", is another amazing line
@maximummatt73 Жыл бұрын
You have to do stank face to play that part correctly
@AdrianSanabria Жыл бұрын
I learned to play bass off this album! I was so thrilled when Ian did a deep dive on this whole record a little while back.
@davidarbour6033 Жыл бұрын
Blood sugar sex magic is my favorite album of all time. So happy that you bring up this riff
@Yomommahouse6801 Жыл бұрын
Matching your hat to your bass, boss level move Scott.
@shanes_bs2659 Жыл бұрын
That is such a juicy bass track! I bought this CD when it came out in 91 and have worshiped it ever since.
@glitchxero4687 Жыл бұрын
My friend and I listened to this album on repeat all day long, pretty much the entirely of the summer of '94. It's probably my favorite album of all time, so many bangers. Flea became my first bass inspiration some 2 or 3 years before I even picked up my first bass. Such an aggressive style, but so damn funky.
@VictorMoraVP Жыл бұрын
I've listened to this song 1000 times and never realized how amazing this bass line was. My fault not to paying attention to it. Thanks for this video!!
@marcthiele Жыл бұрын
You two are right. Easily one of the best albums and an incredible bass line.
@devinebass Жыл бұрын
🔥🔥🔥
@BARTFUNKBASS Жыл бұрын
I put this album next to Parliament's "Mothership Connection" and James Brown's "Love, Power, Peace". It's the funkiest!
@myvids3115 Жыл бұрын
I am a drummer and free time lowest level acoustic guitar player. You give me so much joy with your bass videos. I really feel to hopp on that groovy fourstring. 😊 So nice.
@schm4704 Жыл бұрын
I am now officially at the age where people "discover" the music I've been listening to all my life. *sigh*
@BrickSomething Жыл бұрын
Oh man…making me feel super old if we’re talking about Funky Monks as part of a bygone era. Oh wait…I am old. Ha. I was 14 going on 15, and had been playing bass for 4 months when I got that documentary you’re showing for Xmas on VHS. I wore that thing out learning this track and others. It was also the first time we’d hear the sentimental bass line for “Soul to Squeeze” which wouldn’t be released for a good year or so as a b-side, then blow up when it was on the Coneheads soundtrack. That album (and documentary) taught me so much about playing bass.
@halkite Жыл бұрын
I've always thought it sounds like John is playing horn section stabs. Absolutely love this part of the song, respect to you guys for focusing on it.
@BluzBazz Жыл бұрын
This groove falls under my fingers almost every time I'm procrastinating practice. It's so much fun to play, and just naturally makes me happy.
@MaxDL Жыл бұрын
Yes, this is the TOP bass line ever! I played it with my band in 1999 and it gave us that FEEL that called groove.
@jaimeflor4181 Жыл бұрын
I’m totally familiar w/ this, but it’s nice to hear you 2 analyze it with music theory. Simply put, it sounds like he’s doing a fill before landing on what should be the root note typically played first. BSSM is definitely 1 of my favorite albums and I think 1 of the first I had on 💿 CD.
@EZrebel5 ай бұрын
It’s funnet how this was great because of Scott’s energy and enthusiasm… and now with Ian added in it’s 1+1 = 11. Because you to “go to 11” 💪 love how you enjoy exploring, explaining and enjoying this! Thanks for sharing your knowledge and insights.
@sky-hakala Жыл бұрын
"the enemy of the groove is discomfort" man that one resonated with me! what a wonderful quote!
@mattsimons83118 ай бұрын
So glad you guys broke this down. It's my single most favourite bassline ever, so great to see it getting the respect it deserves!
@nickgordon8909 Жыл бұрын
I don’t think Flea gets enough credit for how innovative some of his baselines are.. nice example here
@QbaGregor10 ай бұрын
Perfect analysis, awesome groovy groove! 🤘🤘
@andreadevecchi4462 Жыл бұрын
This outro is my ringtone for 10 years. Love it so much 👍
@ErixSamson Жыл бұрын
That Wal is a beast!!!!!!!!!
@acsaiyanbalce4610 Жыл бұрын
Geez, I listen to this hidden track like it was the most famous track ever since the 90’s. This is what got me started playing bass.. thanks Flea…
@420Bassist Жыл бұрын
Scott, Ian, I just woke up so top of the morning fellas. Dudes, like, WHAT?!?! I literally paused the video to comment. No I have not heard this song, but OH ME GOODNESS! That opening riff just put me on pause in a good way
@YA.n.AMusic Жыл бұрын
you should see the Dutch interview, where John sings this bassline, it's hilarious
@TKD4Free Жыл бұрын
When I saw the title I had a feeling it was this song! Threw up my hands when I heard the first note. Also the lead in to that funky outdo is perfect with Chad’s fill followed by a second of silence.
@TarekWriter Жыл бұрын
Just from the title and album, I knew exactly what line you were talking about.. Been playing this randomly on bass for a decade. Great line that is too short. Just finished the video. Great breakdown.
@connorlarkinbass Жыл бұрын
thank you for making this! I always thought this was one of the most underrated chili peppers songs ever! this end section is without a doubt one of my favorite things to listen to and show people!
@SteveWeltman Жыл бұрын
Some of the best music RHCP ever recorded was on that album. That extended bass funk track was the reason I bought the CD in 1992. Pretty amazing transcription work on this Easter egg. Great post and fun to watch two super talented bassists in their working processes. I learned a lot.
@IanMartinAllison Жыл бұрын
Cheers Steve!
@rickcouture8760 Жыл бұрын
Such a great album! I'd love to hear a breakdown of stuff off One Hot Minute. Not everyone's favourite RHCP albums but I think Navaro's playing opened up a different side of Flea's playing. There's some cool melodic stuff scattered throughout.
@Aidan.w Жыл бұрын
In a 1991 interview, John Frusciante is so utterly shocked that the interviewer didn't like this song that he interrupts Keidis and proceeds to sing the bassline like a little kid. Thats when you know you've got a good one.
@natron1908 Жыл бұрын
Great idea to learn the entire album.
@dabaws1938 Жыл бұрын
Hey Scott and Ian! I love your breakdowns! It would be cool to see you take a look at the herbaliser, they got some mean basslines! Rock on!
@devinebass Жыл бұрын
Sounds like fun!
@Moises505130 Жыл бұрын
I've been wanting to learn this for years!!
@douglasdog1 Жыл бұрын
I always thought the bass line was the song, not hidden. That album is a front to back listen of incredible lines, riffs and beats.
@diegofloor Жыл бұрын
I haven't met a single bass player who didn't start playing because if Flea. Definitely the most influential bass player of all time. I say this because it's so weird we don't see more videos like this!
@joannalewis5279 Жыл бұрын
Omg. I can't hum while holding my nose! Old person here. This was the highlight of the album for me when I was a kid. So much 😊
@martindewhurst2485 Жыл бұрын
I’ve know about Flea being a horn player for a long time. But how it informs his bass playing has never been apparent to me until this video. One of my favourite bass lines of his, Special Secret Song Inside, seems to be a case in point
@chinatosinthiti3076 Жыл бұрын
What good timing that you guys brought this song up! I started playing bass in high school and thought this song and this album was already a masterpiece, but my musical comprehension wasn't so developed, fast forward almost 20 years I've been playing mostly metal and developed my understanding and feelings about music much more. Until few months ago I watched Cory Wong sketches so I decided hmmm let's go back to re-explore funk and this RHCP album again, I got mind blown by this track once again! Thank you for showcasing this.
@dfeelz1488 Жыл бұрын
What I've always loved about the chillies was that each member knew their place and also how to play to enhance eachother. Chad and Frusciante made Flea pop!
@samod7550 Жыл бұрын
BSSM was the album that inspired me to start playing bass when I was 16. 9 years later, it's still a linchpin source of reference and inspiration for my bass playing. I'm so glad someone is finally doing a deep dive on Flea's funky bass beyond the mainstream hits, it really shows off just how fking funky he is.
@andrewpappas9311 Жыл бұрын
I still remember hearing this bass line for the first time in the video you guys did for the Bass Albums That Changed the World for BSSM, definitely one of Flea's coolest parts
@dylandenney3980 Жыл бұрын
Its a shame they never play Funky Monks live. One of the best songs in their discography
@nomo3013 Жыл бұрын
They did years later around 07. There was some tuning issues though in outro weirdly.
@rgw2012 Жыл бұрын
OMG Ian, that Wal bass was the star of the show for me, my holy grail that I will make sure I get one day......also really enjoyed the content by the way 😁
@Aeronaut1975 Жыл бұрын
I've been saying that this is one of the coolest and funkiest bass riffs for over 30yrs, since the day it was released. This is probably their best all around album. I would also highly reccomend the 2 preceeding albums "The Uplift Mofo Party Plan" and "Mother's Milk".
@ewwitsantonio3 ай бұрын
This (part of the) song was actually my favorite RHCP song for a long time! My first CD at age 6 or 7 or so was RHCP BSSM... (because my older cousin accidentally left it at my parent's house and I stumbled across it). Pretty sure this album helped steer me into funk music in general as I tried to figure out what influenced this era of RHCP. Great stuff
@sitonka303 Жыл бұрын
This is amazing, to see you two absolutely loving one of my fav bass parts by my fave bass player. Really inspiring. I started playing bass because of blood sugar sex magic and bought the book. I still after nearly 30 years haven't mastered it all. Love it. SBL is ace
@stealingtomorrowband Жыл бұрын
Ahhhh dude that Wal you got there is nice as hell. I'd love to have a mk2 . I do love my Warwick though
@WimU2b Жыл бұрын
A very soothing second :o)
@Beassagra Жыл бұрын
I had the cassette tape of this album my cousin gave me as a gift. It’s the album with many songs that you would want to listen each from the first to the last song. Best bang for your buck album.
@diegoebustamante Жыл бұрын
This video was so fun to watch! Seriously, I cannot get enough of this bassline. It's nice to see it get the attention it finally deserves
@locksmithdb5987 Жыл бұрын
On the documentary "funky monks" (the making and recording of blood sugar sex magic) flea and John were doing an interview and the critic didn't like the song "funky monks"...John said said "wait! You don't like the outro where flea plays that amazing bass line!!??"
@m.sandor5556 Жыл бұрын
great video guys, as always
@ricardodubatti657 Жыл бұрын
My first guess was "Salute to Kareem", a demo included as a bonus track in some reissues of Mother's Milk. Not so subtle as this section of "Funky Monks", but quite wild and funky.
@yogiblair22 Жыл бұрын
As soon as I read the title I knew funky monks would be the call. Certain life a groove to be reckoned with
@devinebass Жыл бұрын
Straight up 🔥🔥🔥
@TheBenjaminBrowning Жыл бұрын
I loved the depth you guys went into breaking down this part of funky monks. I wish there was a guitar channel that would do the same as this
@moestafo36323 ай бұрын
Recently saw the Chilis in Atlanta, 8/10/22. They came back for the encore and went straight into Sir Psycho Sexy, no one saw it coming. Great show.
@discobassgroove Жыл бұрын
What a great dissection of this line, really great insight and playing.
@kane6529 Жыл бұрын
If Scott could make his HX Stomp presets available I would be forever grateful and ecstatic! He’s so good every HX Stomp thing I’ve heard from his is killer!
@jermaine89772 ай бұрын
I made that last part my ringtone years ago. Love it.
@RastaSaiyaman Жыл бұрын
"Funky monks" is an underappreciated song indeed, but I think that ignoring the main bass line which is one of the very few times where he used a low B string is selling this song short.
@GoodGod93 Жыл бұрын
Great video! Man I really have to pay more attention to flea!!
@omagodosgraves Жыл бұрын
BEST CHANNEL ON KZbin!!!!! FUN AND EDUCATIONAL AT THE SAME TIME
@BassHotOne4 ай бұрын
Thanks for the transcriptions: ages ago I learned almost the whole album but have skipped that part, now I have no excuse, I must learn it! 😊
@devinebass4 ай бұрын
Go to it and have fun with it!!
@flucazade Жыл бұрын
the outro to Funky Monks was a line that I just spend days playing, it sounds amazing, it's pretty easy and a nice exercise all in one.
@julbarrier Жыл бұрын
Also the first 'break' is amazing
@cameronlesley2428 Жыл бұрын
What about the bass line to the song bust a move. Now that’s a killer line!
@DjDoGGoD Жыл бұрын
That docu is really amazing, and I suggest you to take a detailed look at how the base line for Give It Away come to life, Rubin suggests a quick lick to Flea, and that stayed. Watch carefully, it's really a couple of seconds, and that's it. ;) Amazing lesson guys! Thanks!
@jonnicklison449 Жыл бұрын
Aboustlty love they way you guys have broken down this super freaky bass line Can I get a witness
@gallaxyquest Жыл бұрын
Amen
@enhabeer Жыл бұрын
I have the tab book since many years and it is still one of my favorites. So funky ! Many bass riffs aren’t so difficult and are so fun to play !
@user-gr6ht5qd2t Жыл бұрын
“If you have to ask” from that album is the funkiest thing ever! Just listen to bass line in Chorus
@devinebass Жыл бұрын
Also 🔥🔥🔥
@neonsupra Жыл бұрын
I’m not the biggest Rhcp fan but I admit Fleas bass lines are amazing
@samhain409 Жыл бұрын
That’s fair, being a teenage bass player in the 90s this album opened my mind to what could be done on the bass in the context of popular rock music at the time. He definitely deserves credit for that.
@strat0871 Жыл бұрын
Same !
@Vykk_Draygo Жыл бұрын
@@conorm8 Same could be said to you.
@Vykk_Draygo Жыл бұрын
I'm not a fan of RHCP either, in general. Somehow I came out of the 90's with an appreciation for Beach Boys and Pink Floyd. I was a strange child. Either way, Flea is an amazingly influential player, and the bass lines are awesome.
@nightly5229 ай бұрын
Scott, think you are a fantastic teacher and commentator (and bass player). Thank you for creating a fantastic spot on KZbin for us bass players! Genuine thanks!
@devinebass9 ай бұрын
Appreciate you checking out the channel! 🧡
@stephen3762 Жыл бұрын
That you've probably never heard* And I've definitely heard this, it's on one of their most popular albums for crying out loud.
@User-jk8wq Жыл бұрын
I cant listen to 2:29 without immediately thinking about John Frusciante in the boat interview. “WAIT A SECOND HERE...!”
@waitin4winter Жыл бұрын
This video got me listening again to one of my fav albums growing up
@Kenneyty Жыл бұрын
The album that turned me into a bass player. That outro is just one of those things my fingers just start doing automatically whenever I pick up a bass. So. Freaking. Good.
@XanBcoo Жыл бұрын
I made exactly the same "UHGH!" noise that Scott did at 7:27 in reaction to that second phrase. Surely one is just simply born to play bass
@fabiomaccatrozzo9243Ай бұрын
T.m. stevens (rip) played a fantastic hidden bass solo at the end of his album radioactive. I don t wanna spoil anything but everyone who picked up a bass just once should listen to it
@annikinstarkiller600 Жыл бұрын
The outro is pure Parliament/Funkadelic homage. The harmonic minor scale is the key
@diddymercs Жыл бұрын
Never heard? It's on of the best songs off of their best album. I don't remember this being a hidden track at all.