Losing My Religion - R.E.M. - Bass Cover - Request

Hello :)
This is the requested transcription I've done of the R.E.M. song "Losing My Religion". This song comes from their 1991 album "Out of Time". The bass player on this track was Mike Mills.
You can find this transcription at Muzento when you sign up with an Intermediate Lesson Plan.
This song has a nice flowing feel to it. It feels natural to use a pick on this one. It feels like strumming a guitar. It makes me wonder if Mike has a lot of experience with guitar as well?
The trickiest thing for me was deciding if the and of 4 was tied over to the one in a few spots. If I held it over, it didn't feel as "rock and roll" as if I played on beat one. In the end I decided to go with the rock feel ;)
I hope you enjoy it. Don't forget to "like" and "subscribe" and thanks for watching.
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[@ConstantineIsslamow]

Great playing Greg. Thanks for sharing with us. Cheers

[@BassCovers]

My pleasure Constantine, thank you :)

[@MrPaul5gsd]

True to the track! Love it! A bit busy in some places but better than the lazy way Mike Mills plays it live. The addition of extra notes massively improved the listeners enjoyability. Greg you're a star! Thank you.

[@BassCovers]

Thank you Paul. If I remember right, this was a little tough to hear in spots. I may have embellished a little hear and there. I'm glad you like it...thanks :)

[@MrPaul5gsd]

@@BassCovers Thanks for replying Greg 😘

[@MrPaul5gsd]

@@BassCovers Apparently he took his inspiration from John McVie so that would explain the lazy approach. Not a criticism at all. John McVie is solid! 🙂

[@jefflockhart9376]

Thank you Greg! You delivered like a Champ.

[@BassCovers]

Hi Jeff, I'm really glad you like it...thanks!

[@anvikel5907]

Excelente 🎉🎉 me recuerda mis tiempos de bajista, hace mas de 20 años😢 tuve que cambiarlo por una familia ❤

[@bradkneale7580]

This is so good.... thank you !!

[@BassCovers]

You're welcome...thank you!

[@TheGeordieBassist]

Great work Greg. Bass sounds great. Awesome song.

[@BassCovers]

Hey Geordie, thanks a lot. I appreciate it...cheers! :)

[@kevinwilliams4137]

Bravo, love the extra notes 🙂

[@BassCovers]

Extra notes? :)

[@ailtondba]

I isolated the bass from this song and noticed that in some intervals, it takes a brief pause, but watching you play, I think this song should be played exactly the way you play it.

[@BassCovers]

I've heard that before that I'm putting in more notes than what are there? I try to transcribed what I hear...or imagine what I hear ;) Thanks very much :)

[@stevebadachmusic]

Hey Greg, did you happen to check out the available isolated master track on this song? When I first learned it I played it a lot like you are doing here, but when I listened to the isolated track, Mike Mills is playing far less than I ever thought.

[@BassCovers]

Hey Steve, I didn't check out that track. It sounds like I should've though? :) It probably would've helped as I had to admit this one was kind of difficult to clearly hear the bass. I'll have a listen...thanks ;)

[@stevebadachmusic]

@@BassCovers I would link to it but then youtube might remove the comment. I'm sure you can find it. and yeah! I had the same trouble hearing the line. If the isolated track is the real deal, then I was definitely hearing things that weren't there. When I did my cover I played it note for note as per the alleged mater track. Not like your bassline here doesn't work! I think there are some really great ideas you've put in here!

[@timmartinelli8002]

Great job Greg! Thank you!

[@BassCovers]

Glad you liked it!

[@mattprovost9546]

Nice work Greg. Have you ever transcribed "Do you feel like we do" by Peter Frampton? That would be awesome to see you play. The live version from Frampton Comes alive of course...

[@BassCovers]

Hey Matt, that could be a good one do. I'll have a closer listen to it...thanks! :)

[@ZPX945]

Great Transcription!

[@BassCovers]

Hey Clarke...thanks :)

[@luisitoluisit6108]

Nice and perfect!!!

[@BassCovers]

Thanks very much :)

[@CesarOmarMarinCSR]

hello great song ... could you upload a song from the band foreigner '' i want to know what love is '' thanks for your videos are great, greetings from Chile

[@kevinduffy2568]

Yes!!

[@BassCovers]

Hi Cesar, thank you for the request. I'll check it out...thank you :)

[@eugenemarquezermtv5981]

classic rock great bass cover sir!

[@BassCovers]

Hey Eugene..thank you!

[@kelseymathias3881]

Gorgeous 😎

[@BassCovers]

Thanks 🤗

[@ningpenvasha9832]

Good work Greg. Hopefully waiting for 1973 by James Blunt 🙏

[@BassCovers]

Thank you :)

[@petebjerkelund5088]

Thanks Greg🤟

[@BassCovers]

no problem :) Thank you!

[@nathansantos1227]

Incrível 🤩

[@BassCovers]

thank you :)

[@markbass354]

DON'T GET NO BETTER, MUCH THANKS GREG

[@BassCovers]

You're welcome Mark

[@antoniocuautle7896]

Exelente Saludos desde Puebla mexico

[@BassCovers]

Gracias! :)

[@lucianodiaz-l3n]

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[@wastedshores8635]

bravo

[@BassCovers]

thanks

[@гражданинземли-у1ь]

👍👍👍

[@BassCovers]

thanks :)

[@badidou69000]

hi Greg, A piece I love, and have played often, so it should be easy to do. Thanks

[@MrPaul5gsd]

btw the isolated track is definitely not the original recording. It lacks too many notes and expression.

[@BassCovers]

I've always been a little skeptical of the "isolated track" videos. Thanks for the comment.

[@BibiSedano]

loosing lol

[@BassCovers]

haha...did I misspell it somewhere? :)

[@BibiSedano]

@@BassCovers yes m8 look at the text @ start of video

[@BibiSedano]

@@BassCovers yes @ start of video

[@BassCovers]

oh ya...I forgot that...hehe :)