Guy Pratt Lockdown Licks Episode 7 Last Plane Out (Toy Matinee)

[@mdc53]

Nice. Kevin Gilbert is probably the greatest rock artist that hardly anyone has ever heard of. His catalog of music with Giraffe, Toy Matinee, Thud and solo is spectacular.

[@yrmthr]

Toy Matinee is a reference record. The musicianship, composition and production is in a league of it's own. Thank you for this.

[@FACTSHACK]

I have heard it used as a soundcheck during many preshows! One of my favorite of all time, for sure.

[@UbiDoobyBanooby]

I’ve heard this song used multiple times by sound guys at live shows to set the levels before hand

[@HAL-kt2rp]

Guy Pratt is a comic genius in the parallel dimension, his sense of humor is as sharp as his bass play .

[@ReggieSears]

Kevin Gilbert was a genius. I’m so glad you’re speaking about the Toy Matinee.

[@Seandunc69]

@@Rupert14 that’s a bit harsh, he was getting married and had a Pink Floyd tour to do. Hence he doesn’t play on one track on the album.

[@Seandunc69]

@UCv0S7Ab5YqJv6Fuuj3FgjeA he’s single handedly caused lots of people to go looking for Octave pedals during lockdown 😂😂

[@ricksuch]

I absolutely love Toy Matinee. Kevin Gilbert was a genius and I loved his solo projects, as well as Giraffe. Brilliant music.

[@2lbs1lb]

This is insanely cool. KG music is sacred ground in our family... our music collection... and it's a pleasure to hear these insights! We play (or attempt to!) KG music in many projects over the years.

[@shauncorry8885]

Thanks Guy...best song EVER. An album that should be in every collection. Great songwriting, playing, and singing. The genius of Pat Leonard and Kevin Gilbert. No wonder you all had such a great time. Sounds amazing on both CD and vinyl.

[@rockmeamodeo]

I was obsessed with this album and couldn’t understand why it didn’t get the acclaim it deserved. Not to knock another group but this band along with the songs was far better than Mr.Mister and had far less commercial success. This bass playing is phenomenal and is a microcosm of what made the record great. Bravo!

[@Jan2re]

Never knew about this band. Got my grubby hands on the cd today - what an amazing album!

[@UbiDoobyBanooby]

This makes me very happy. I’m 37 years old and this has been my favorite album since I was 10 years old when my mom brought it home after hearing them on the radio. I was looking through the comments for this comment specifically and it was nice to hear it. What’s really funny is I’ve had this album in my CD player in my car for years at a time through multiple multi year relationships with girls and each time none of them ever asked me to change the album once.

[@J0eBl0e]

Kevin Gilbert was a huge talent. This was one of my favorite albums from the period.

[@SOALNightLive]

Thanks for mentioning Kevin. Seems he sometimes gets overlooked when you discuss this album in interviews, so thanks.

[@Toffe67]

”There’s gonna be a few more from this album”. YES! Thank you kindly!

[@BudMyrick]

I just posted Last Plane Out as day 5 of 10 of albums that we most influential to me. Kevin Gilbert was an amazing songwriter that left us way too early! The music on this album ranks up there with the Beatles. As a drummer, Brian's work on this was incredibly inspirational to me and is one of my favorite songs to play. Thanks for sharing this Guy!

[@derekwhite7247]

One of the most underrated albums of all time. KG was simply brilliant and the sheen of the production still sounds fresh today. Incredible bass playing, Guy!

[@StudioLodge]

Fabulous. I love the shake/slide of notes you do. Especially in LPO. So cool and it pops right out for a second and your ear goes "WTF was that?? Was that mee ears?" Crossing my fingers for Jenny Ledge. Been a huge fan of Kevin's work for years as well. Gone too soon. Thank you again, Guy. Very appreciated.

[@spinalcrackerbox]

Heard this song on AFN radio in Germany around '91 and became an instant fan by the time the 1st chorus was over. Kevin Gilbert was a genius. Check out his music like Thud or The Shaming of the True.

[@AngusClarkGTR]

Beautiful work! You’re absolutely beaming recalling this band, had to be a golden time. Great album.

[@andywilliams6074]

This is the content we need to get us through these strange times. Thank you.

[@jimalvarez6962]

I heard this on the Radio at KLOS Los Angeles and was during Desert Shield/Storm and took this album and loved the Music and also Love Things She Said also.

[@monkyman404]

It was on local rock radio whne it came out. I am POSITIVE there was some sort of payola going on becuase somethign this good from Madonna's Magic Man (Pat Leonard, look on here for Tim Pierce Toy Matinee for amgreat doc of the players on the album, he has a 2nd video you have to dig for) to jave a somg on ROCK radio. When Jenny Ledge got played I LEFT WORK to go buy the CD. Whole thing is amazing. Tim Pierce played on all your favorite late 80s 90s songs.

[@BrettSonicBluBlumfieldVideos]

I became an instant fan of Toy Matinee when I lived in LA after hearing you for the first time on Mark & Brian. Shortly after that, I couldn't count how many people came into the record store I was working at to ask if we've gotten your album in stock, and then finally the full album finally got released, and I just had to get a copy of it for myself. Let's just say I became an even bigger fan after hearing the album in its entirety and that fanfare never died out, even after all these years. I kept thinking to myself how your bass skills and Brian's drumming really stood out as something quite powerful---such a "concept you can dance to" if you will. I still play my Toy Matinee CD constantly.

[@JanHellman]

Great clip. You are indeed one of my fav bass players. 🙏 I met Kevin Gilbert in Japan back in -89 and also met him here in Sweden once. We did keep in touch for some years. Fantastic musician and singer. Sad he is gone. 😢

[@darrenbennion6086]

Wish I could have met Kevin. However I have met Marc Bonilla and become friends which has been a huge highlight of my long days life of loving music

[@ADMSvare]

Mr. Pratt, It's just such a privilege and pleasure to listen to you play and share your stories. Thank you so very, very much!

[@talibe801]

What a Legend,he is.

[@johnnyh64]

You were amazing on that album! My absolute favorite album of my entire life! Thanks for sharing your talent with the world!

[@FundamentalsUK]

Love this track and just got the reissue vinyl of Toy Matinee, a classic mostly unknown album. Did not know you were on bass until now Guy! Thanks for video

[@davefoster6877]

Fantastic Mr. Pratt! What a bass line! I had know idea you played on that. I was living in LA at the time and discovered Kevin Gilbert on Mark and Brian. Loved that Toy Matinee album. Great playing, writing, production! I played the hell put of it. Should have had more recognition. Kevin was quite a talent and is sorely missed.

[@achillesheal2021]

I feel fortunate to have obtained a copy when I could. One of the BEST sounding, recorded, produced and written albums of all time...that few have heard. My God, these musicians are just...well....completely in the pocket of groove. The bass....being a bass player myself...is outrageous and a perfect complimentary performance to each song on the album. I am humbled by it all.

[@matswigg8667]

Amen! Sad that very few actually heard it. One of my all time favorite records.

[@jeffwolinski2659]

Yep!!

[@jodyhendrix5876]

Toy Matinee was great, your bass lines and tone are a major part of the sound. Absolutely love it.

[@lordhelmetmusic]

Fantastic stuff here, Guy! Would love to hear more about your experience making the Toy Matinee record. And more songs as well! “Queen of Misery” or “Jenny Ledge” perhaps?

[@danbozek]

Kevin was a HUGE Peter Gabriel era Genesis fan, so I'm sure the dig on Phil came from him.

[@jhetta22]

Great tune....thanks for sharing.......RIP Kevin Gilbert

[@chrisandersen5635]

I lived in LA when this came out, and KLOS played the hell out of this song!! Just a fantastic album. I have the re release, and your phone call is on one of the bonus tracks. This should really get a vinyl issue. It would sound amazing I think.

[@PipeLawyer]

I picked up bass playing again at the start of the pandemic and as a beginner, I’m very proud to say that watching your performances on KZbin, YOU taught me how to play Comfortably Numb and Money. Thank you for being a tutor and also for your interesting stories.

[@GustavoLovato]

Absolutely brilliant. One of my favorite records of all time. I only learned you were the bass player from watching your channel. Congratulations!!!

[@Outpost1977]

Wow, this album will be released on vinyl again here in the Netherlands 🇱🇺 I bought it last week and really happy with it!

[@6Bevilacqua]

I remember when Kevin brought me the demo tapes of this stuff I was totally blown away. We played together at Serra High School. I went on to play with Roger Steen from The Tubes and later with Miles Schon, Neil‘s son. Check out Roger Steen’s 2012 release. Kevin I love you brother.

[@IMChrisThom]

Honestly you could go through this album track by track and I would not be disappointed. Nothing against anything else you've ever played on but your performance on every single track is just absolutely brilliant.

[@petergillis8840]

Toy Matinee is how I discovered Guy. I had had the album since its release, one day while listening to it I was struck by the bass work and had to find out who the hell this badass bassist was. That was when I realized just how much music in my life had featured Mr. Guy Pratt. Cheers Guy and thanks for allll the great tunes!

[@tdr11844]

This to me was the most underrated album I've ever heard.I'll never understand why this album wasn't as successful as it was.This is why Guy Pratt got my attention.Great bass part.Incredible band.

[@guypratt7104]

Don't you mean 'more' ? : )

[@davidschoenrock4418]

Your work on this album inspires me as a bassist every time I listen to it. It's masterful!!! These videos are fabulous!

[@roblmri]

Great album, thanks for sharing Guy! Huge Kevin Gilbert fan!!!

[@guypratt7104]

Quite a lot of questions that I’ve already answered on other episodes. If I’m not answering you chances are that’s why. x

[@priesty78]

Loving this series, perfect combination of stories and bass! How about showing us the part (and telling the story) of Robert Palmer’s “Discipline of Love” - the only track on “Riptide” where the bass wasn’t played by a certain Bernard Edwards. (Also what’s it like to be produced by the one of the greatest bass players ever - no pressure there Guy!). Apologies if this has already been asked (originally posted on Facebook).

[@alanwadey2848]

@@priesty78 I believe that there is most of a chapter devoted to this in Guy's book.

[@05yoav]

Guy, I am a drummer and I can honestly say you are the greatest bass player I've ever heard... Your taste is a once in a lifetime gift given to you at birth... If I have one dream is to play the Toy Matinee album with the incredible group of super musician... I have to say that you are my biggest inspiration even thogh we do not play the same instrument... In my opinion, the death of Kevin is the saddest in music history... I think that playing with you will be the happiest day I can ever dream of...

[@mricemantoyou]

You make it look so effortless Guy 😎 How have I never heard this song before ? Awesome

[@murff625]

One of the all time greatest CD ever. I'd almost say Beatles caliber but my loyalty to the Beatles prevents me from saying that. I'd love to hear Things She Said, Queen of Misery and Jenny Ledge. I'd also love to hear more stories about the making of this CD. Thanks for sharing.

[@jeffwolinski2659]

Brilliant song from a brilliant mind with a brilliant bass line!! I've heard lots of Guy Pratt's bass work and he's never been better than on the Toy Matinee album, so damn good on every song.

[@tomgandy5710]

I can't thank you enough for making this series! Kevin Gilbert was such a great talent and the Toy Matinee album is on my "Stranded on a desert island and you only have 10 albums" list. Your playing on that album (and pretty much everything else) is fantastic. Cheers!

[@dmainfla]

This song has made me so damn happy since I was 24! Thanks.........

[@RadicalValkyrie]

Even I'M relieved you kept your bass. So many memories for you and it. This is such a late 80s sound. Love it.

[@dags1965]

this was the best thing about Lockdown...

[@Oldschool7166]

Great stuff. Love "Queen of Misery" too!

[@OTOss8]

You're the secret sauce in so many of the songs I've loved since their release. Thank you for this video. It was an absolute delight to watch.

[@overkillaudioinc]

Absolutely amazing! Toy Matinee is an incredible album that never got it's due! can you even imagine the music we would have from Kevin today? tragic. there are few albums that hold much meaning for me. TM is one of the top 5 for me! the amount of shear emotion, the roller coaster ride the the music takes you through is just incredible. I have always loved the bass parts on this song and many others. I feel they have a major part in shaping the the whole album. Thank you for posting this.

[@GunneroOfScots]

One of the sexiest bass lines, up there with Like a Prayer.

[@mrbungle7586]

Cheers Guy, like everyone on here, really enjoy these videos. The insights, humour and the digressing brighten up my day. Been looking forward to this 1 and didn't dissapoint. Murder on the dance floor, luv that bass line and can't wait. Cheers again.

[@lsieu]

Re: Toy Matinee. GREAT album! I still recommend it often.

[@skipmatsey7738]

Toy Matinee is a work of genius. Guy’s bass work drives each song with a different style and feel. Bravo!!

[@MrAndarn]

Oh YES!! Soo many times i have listened and now to finally see it played live. Priceless!🙌👍

[@magnusljung1195]

One of my absolute favorite albums.

[@timmerred5]

I have this CD (somewhere) but I haven’t listened to it in probably 20 years. Time to dig it out.

[@brainrussell6811]

Still remember the first time I heard Toy Matinee when it first came out... blew me away. An absolute high-water mark for post-70's music and one of the greatest musical collaborations ever of largely unknown talents. Awesome story. Next time you're in LA, you should hook up with Tim Pierce and do an episode on his YT channel... just do it!

[@jasonhoffheins955]

I've described this record as "music for adults", "music for people who love music", and "the greatest record ever made". Kevin is my spirit animal and I thank you all so much for making this album, Guy.

[@mlbolts72]

Loved the Toy Maintee album . One of the best .imo . Thx Guy 4 sharing 😊

[@ironmansound1]

Thanks Guy, one of my all time favorite albums. Thanks for the break down and great stories!

[@Holdsworthy]

Thanks! That was great! TM album is one of my favorites to this day. Turn it on Salvador!

[@paulbarrett2566]

By far, one of my favorite bass lines from one of my favorite albums! LOVED watching you break it down, sir. That chorus IS a bit deceiving. The chord changes are subtle and weird, but they work perfectly. To hear the isolated bass part was great. It doesn't sound like it would work with the acoustic guitar chords at all, but when you put them together...magic.

[@gregmgm06]

Hi Guy.....TM was on of my favorites bands back in the day, and also for the last several years. Very cool to see this video. I can appreciate your talent much more now.

[@markknight6445]

Mr Pratt. THAT is a bass line !!! Excellent. Beautifully executed. 🖖🏼👌🏻

[@ZezolinkoDuarte]

Thank you again! All this video made me see the man behind the bass, it is great.

[@nicktaylor5707]

Another great one, loving your book by the way, and the Syd Barratt Telecaster on the wall, that's some collection of guitars Guy.

[@АрсенийЧемырысТВ]

It's not Telecaster it's esquire

[@nicktaylor5707]

Apologies I stand corrected.

[@bpmclean]

I LOVE Toy Matinee. I wore out TWO cassettes listening to this album. Every single song, every bass line, just rocked. Thanks for this!

[@mikehicks55]

Spent a very enjoyable hour or so with this video, my Betsy bass and Boss octave pedal running through this....my favourite so far. And that Spector has almost as much history as all those banjos Mr Gilmour flogged last year.

[@orbitalbird]

Guy, I’m not a bass player but I’m simply loving your videos. I now listen to bass lines in a new light! I was a teen madly into pop in the 90s and Toy Matinee passed me by. Thank you for bringing this to us - interesting song with a lovely strong bass line. And nice temporary key modulations in the chorus. Cool pop 😎 You’re also a funny guy which makes you so watchable! Don’t ever stop doing these - they brighten my week 😊

[@patton303]

For me, as brilliant as Kevin Gilbert was (RIP), it's Guy Pratt that makes this song for me. Actually this whole album. I'm a drummer but I love bass players who lock it down with the drummer so the melody can float above it. It's the thing that makes your head move and it's a lost art anymore. We need less fretboard acrobatics and more Guy Pratt's and Mark King's in the world.

[@paulhocking1252]

What a beautiful track. Gorgeous chord progressions. Lovely bass work, Guy. Thank you for bringing me a band I've never looked at before. Stay safe and take care

[@tw15457]

Amazing, thank you again. I've just watched Pink Floyd Live in Venice again!! Still epic.

[@AJgeartalk]

My favorite TM song!!! Once again, fantastic bass playing!!

[@dbmasson]

Hi Guy. Huge fan here. I'm just blown away by the fact that you're the bassist on Toy Matinee (my ignorance), one of my favorite albums! You have an amazing innate sense of timing and rhythm. What you don't play speaks volumes. Would like to talk to you for hours about even this one song. Thanks for sharing your insights.

[@guayaquilaguidedvisit9697]

I must say.... 🤔 So, you ARE the secret ingredient of MANY popular songs. Please Guy keep the annecdotes coming. (This Terminal Frost bit) You see? That's what I meant by more stories about PF music were involved. Bless you.

[@Kerry70]

One of my all time favorite songs! It's still in my playlist for when I'm on the motorcycle. Came across it when my local radio station, WIZN The Wizard had it in heavy rotation. Sadly, I don't remember listening to many other songs from the album except There Was a Little Boy - take a listen if you dare, if it doesn't make you cry, you're not human! Anyway, always wished they would make more music! Thanks for making this!

[@jerrylclement]

Last plane out; is currently one of my favorite songs. Constantly in my head! In 2021. One of Tim’s videos turned me on to this!

[@jublaim]

A big smile on my face from the beginning to the end! Late '80s when I heard this on radio I first thought it was a new modern fantastic Jethro Tull song :-D

[@figgybass]

Great, great album!! Thanks for posting this! You're awesome!!

[@TheBearabass]

Thank you Guy, And in My humble opinion, The Toy Matinee record is the rarest of Gems, a perfect record.

[@TheChef470]

Wore that sucker out. A production tour de force. It still holds up today......miss you K.G.

[@gcampos5150]

I must say, still, this is your best work ever. And, I LOVE Pink Floyd. One of the best bass lines ever.

[@Slydeil]

Brilliant listening to your stories and of course your basslines, thanks for keeping us entertained.

[@danielhoneycutt3100]

Love your work on Toy Matinee! great playing!

[@automatics1im]

Thank you for doing this one. There’s an entire generation of sound engineers that tune or proof PAs to this album.

[@mikelawrence8795]

You finally got to play it!! Well worth the wait, I’d say - and such good fun to play along with. 👍🏻

[@gilesrees2413]

Yes....having a mini bassgasm here! Your playing on the whole Toy Matinee album is truly excellent stuff - thanks for doing this one!

[@Powerdrummer1972]

I've always loved this album, shame it wasn't more popular here in the UK, it deserved to be. Guy you've been been a huge influence on my playing since the mid 80's, thank you.

[@journstyx]

One of those treasured gems albums. Recently was able to buy the surround version....wow. Stellar playing, stellar songs and production. Thanks for this

[@drtflp]

You and Tim Pierce together... THAT's AWESOME. Thank you!

[@kevinscott5558]

Bless you mate, as a uber fan of KG and the album. lovely insight and amazing stuff. Appreciated from Scotland

[@kevinscott5558]

Loved the story in the book about KG (or was it BM) and you accidentally spilling alcohol over Pat's console during the sessions after a drunken night out

[@benjaminmarkowicz785]

Thank you very much Guy for your videos, your energy, your groove, and for this track I didn't know and I love it!! keep on and stay safe!!

[@marioradovic2806]

So much positive energy. Great Guy.

[@richarddriveways8874]

Amazing bass !! Guy love watching you mate

[@jonneill4914]

Wow .. great to hear. Been a huge Kevin Gilbert fan forever - this song was the entree to that. The interplay between the bass and melody are just brilliant Guy - thanks so much for breaking it down. For those of you who are just hearing Toy Matinee for the first time, check out Thud -Kevin's band - another masterpiece.

[@darshanr2369]

SWOOOOON! LOVE hearing and seeing this played for the first time. This album has been so important to me over the years and served as my introduction to Kevin Gilbert whom I still miss to this day. Such flow and feel to your playing. . . Absolutely marvelous. I hope you cover “There Was a Little Boy” amongst your other TM cuts. Thanks Guy!

[@guypratt7104]

That's the one I didn't play on..

[@darshanr2369]

Guy Pratt Yes, well I got to listening to the album again today and listened to another huge highlight for me off the album which is “Remember My Name”. . . When I heard it I immediately thought- “Yeah, this will probably be another off the album that he’ll cover in his videos. Anyway. . . It’s been a huge treat. I can’t wait to hear what’s in store next! 🙏

[@stickman55100]

That was totally enlightening and inspiring! Thank you so much. Toy Matinee was my favorite band and album of the 1990s. A brilliantly produced and performed masterpiece!

[@anniecochrane3359]

I"ve become addicted to listening to your bass lines - they are just extraordinary and very cool - accompanied by your particular humorous take on stuff - love it all.