Lockdown Licks Episode 2 Like a Prayer

Hi Everyone!
I'm back, sorry it took a while, so I've bunged in a little extra..
Stay safe
xGuy

[@TrueGuaranteedIrish]

Plays bass for one of the most iconic songs of the 20th century. Can’t remember doing it… Legend.

[@streck0486]

Did this really just happen? There I was, randomly listening to Like a Prayer thinking: _"Wow. This actually has super cool bass parts. Let me see if KZbin has some useful info on how to play them... Hmm, what about this dude?"_ He rambles for a few minutes, I almost get bored, but then he off-handedly mentions Robert Palmer and Pink Floyd and it's daunting on me: _"Hold on, is this the original session bassist?!"_ He soon confirms my suspicion, then not only plays the fun bit, but also explains his licks and basically tells you how to get the sound. As much sh*t there is on KZbin these days, sometimes it's just amazing. 😃 This could not have been more precisely what I was looking for. Thanks for doing this, Guy! Over the past years I've come to realize that much of the music I love today would not be half of what it is without the incredibly talented session players who deserve way more credit. It's cool that they finally get some more exposure on KZbin.

[@bonovox3924]

2 years later and I still keep coming back to this. Absolute genius.

[@AgustinMariaRodriguez]

it's been 4 for me. This video is how I realize how long ago COVID-19 was

[@elliewill5097]

The bass in like a prayer is the reason I started playing. It’s just incredible, one of the best ever created. Thanks so much for the story and the music!

[@jibicusmaximus4827]

so outside the box yet it works so perfectly, genius..

[@theaterdreamer]

It’s amazing. And Guy doubling his bass line with a synth bass gives the low end such beautiful resonance. And don’t get me started on his playing with PF. Bravo, Guy!

[@C1etus]

Didn't know who this guy is. Then he started playing and I realized I know him most of my life. What a legend.

[@dougvb2096]

Much like Leland Sklar whose played on a billion songs. He is doing the same sort of video series, part stories and part jamming with records.

[@ldoubleg2006]

I think playing bass is better in the long run. Most people won't swarm you if you are successful in a hit band. You'll make the same amount of money, play bass lines for famous artists. But won't get bombarded like the singer or guitarist. Under the radar rich success.

[@gdismine01]

Sorry to piggy back on this reply just to get my own message out. Thank you Guy. It has always been a pleasure to watch you play. I love your sound and your antics. Stay safe and healthy and never stop listening to your muse.

[@chrishiggins1828]

Yes, exactly he's been in the background on the radio all of my working like...

[@this_is_a_tiny_town]

@@ldoubleg2006 Unless you're Flea lol

[@SicklyPilot]

I honestly think that 'like a prayer' has one of the greatest bass lines that no one talks about. Fantastic funk chops!

[@leeanndavidson4452]

Indeed ..never realized til today. How wonderfully funky this is for a pop song

[@erikmaronde2244]

"Bloody Pino". 🎶Laughing my ass off...

[@SkunkBearTK]

Knowing that he's sitting in (most likely) an empty room talking to his iphone, this guy is an amazing story teller...natural, free flowing delivery...and the wit only helps.

[@juststeve5542]

Leland Sklar is doing home bass sessions and story time too! This lock-down is kinda great (and I'm not even a bass player!). kzbin.info/www/bejne/pKSTZ3avlNOIqKs

[@pawelzawislak1671]

I absolutely love this bass track. So groovy! Speaking of groovy, what do you think of Julia's take on it? kzbin.info/www/bejne/nISZloCidtmNm9U

[@charliebrown3082]

I remember half listening to "like a prayer" on the radio one day and then suddenly having the realization that the band were absolutely on fire. Great work Guy.

[@NMMorna]

Ahaha same thing happened to me a couple of weeks ago and then found this video!

[@patrickstrasser-mikhail6873]

I listened a gazillion times to this song (one of my absolute favourites) since I was a boy. It was always clear to me that it lives by the base, which I enjoy so much. I was quite sure that no one could have played this live on an instrument and that it was programmed on a sampler - so wrong! The beefy sound, the rhythm that makes my feet wanna dance, that harmony and melody... Thank you for contributing this wondorful part to this song, and for doing a video showing (that it is real :-) ) and how it is done!

[@PFB-yo6wi]

What a musician!!! Loved Guy's work since I saw him doing the Floyd Stuff in the late 80's. I met him, very briefly, in Liverpool (Marsh Lane) sometime around 1988-9 and he was just lovely, professional and full of great tips for being a musician.

[@dannyh5937]

Sugarfoot Moffat on drums and Guy on bass in the studio together?!?! My goodness, they must have been pumping out some incredible melodies.

[@wmhhealth2018]

Similar to Simon Phillips and Pino Pallidino

[@donryan3153]

You would get melody from percussion if you were on piano, not drums. The melodies on Like A Prayer were all created by either Pat Leonard of Madonna or both. Stephen Bray was a drums/beat guy not so much melody or lyrics

[@winslow137]

Listend to this song today on continuous repeat through Nuraphone headphones picking out every single detail. Kind of like a tissue moment ❤❤❤🇬🇧

[@andrewmckaysmith2216]

@12:14 majestic. For 30 years I’ve wanted to know what was going on with Guy’s bass line. This is one of the tracks from my childhood that got me into bass playing. This and Icehouse’s truly epic “Don’t Believe Anymore”.

[@Jduos333]

I just wanna say, your bass style compliments the PULSE concert beyond my comprehension. Before watching the PULSE re mastered videos, I could not have imagined those tracks to have gotten better, yet they did. your bass style fits with Floyd like a key unlocks a door.

[@SpotWorksLNC]

Don’t stop playing bass professionally of course, but also don’t stop doing these videos when you are freed into the open world. Good stuff, and I am not even a bass player!

[@ksmith169]

Guy love your playing over the years. Floyd, Jackson Madonna, Palmer etc. Yes I read your book. I actually use Like a Prayer (and other Madonna songs you played on) as an example for my daughters of normal/nice people can do amazing things. Keep doing what you do.

[@kivanckaranisable]

I was liking you, now I LOVE you. Even more. That "Like a Prayer" work is legendary. Great man, great player, great musician, great heart, great human. Thank you for being with us.

[@puppie110112]

Thx Man for such legendary music and performances. Pulse my favorite of all time ❤❤❤

[@mickusbombickus]

Thank you Guy... You played That Riff off Sorrow, Sorrow is my favroute Floyd Song and that riff off the Live show always blew me away ,, and you just made my day showing how you did it :-)

[@andrewcrossman2165]

As a kid before i had a passion for playing bass, i remember thinking whoever played the bass for like a prayer , was a badass, and its amazing to put a face to it now. Thank you for being an integral part of my inspiration for playing 🤙

[@dmcpcrt]

Low-key one of the best bass lines in a pop song ever. So freaking good, and you're right! She really put it on the front and center of the track!

[@johnny0468]

makes the song i think ,i cant think of many bass lines that kick in right near the end and make it a good song to an amazing song,,,it is without doubt the best bit in my opinion ,i love it x

[@brave_gravity]

I could honestly listen to Guy chat all day and never get bored for a second. A guy that’s been there and done it at the highest levels. So many musicians that have their heads in the clouds couldn’t string this man’s bass! Thanks so so much for doing these videos guy. You’re the best.

[@marcrussell54]

I had no idea you played on this album. IMO, Madonna’s best, it is tremendous, and you and Sugarfoot are amazing on it.

[@christophecasse1006]

I am a beginer bassist, I am here because I was searching for the like a prayer bass line... And wow, you are here ;-) Thank you

[@melbournecrosbie]

You just saved yourself approx 2 years watching less helpful videos on KZbin. Congratulations.

[@rebootver]

This may be the coolest bass line I've ever heard. A stroke of genius you sometimes get only once in your lifetime.

[@rodoherty1]

That was amazing! Thank you!

[@EltonPereiraMusic]

Guy is an amazing player and a looks a great person too. He should be someone who we can spend several hours talking about music and life without being boring. Long life to the master

[@MrRaiden69]

Unparalleled creativity and beauty. Amazing.

[@va3nh]

I keep watching this over and over... Guy just looks like he is having a great time playing and he has an infectious attitude. Great video, the man is so humble and so talented!!

[@GuyTallo]

That really made my day. When i listen to Like a prayer i always focus on the bass.

[@chrisrhoton5344]

Unreal. Thanks so much for the Sorrow line. You played the fill and I yelled “I had it right!”, and my wife said what are you yelling about??? She didn’t understand my excitement. Now I have to go work on Like A Prayer.

[@desireecoad7557]

I love this dude. I wish I had gone to see “Saucer Full of Secrets” because you are fantastic! Love 💕from Boston 😎

[@MadeOnTape]

it’s a privilege to have folks like Guy sharing their knowledge

[@stocksconfidential8862]

God I love youtube. THANK YOU for sharing all of this with us. You are an amazing talent. MORE PLEASE!

[@imarco75]

That bass playing is insane. Oh God that's good. It's like watching a spider line dancing on ecstasy. Superb, Sir. Absolutely superb.

[@jamesthompson4062]

Thanks for sharing this Guy. The first time I saw you with PinkFloyd at Knebworth (on the telly) bought the tapes, straight away - I was seriously blown away 😎

[@marklemon7048]

Guy you make these videos so entertaining, i never realised the bass was so intense in this track , the 80's were pure rock for me , but as I've got older , ive listened to more 80's pop ,discovering there were some cracking bass lines , this had passed me by ......until now

[@ImSoOld2007]

Wow, been a fan of you and a huge fan of the bass in LAP for years but never put it together that you played it. In fact, I genuinely thought the bass was programmed but makes a lot of sense it was you. Hell yeah, man.

[@RC79100]

Your work on Toy Matinee is some of the best recorded bass playing ever.

[@jublaim]

The basslines on TM got me hooked immediately! Overall a very well produced record. Crisp. I remember first hearing "Last plane out" on radio at the barbers; I actually thought it was a new modern song by Jethro Tull :-D

[@rebldr67]

@@jublaim I'm glad there's other people who also love Toy Matinee! Guy, did you use a fretless bass on "Last Plane Out?"

[@TheChef470]

Yes,yes,yes ! One of those classic masterpieces.....really miss Kevin Gilbert : (

[@TheChef470]

@@rebldr67 Don't forget Jenny Ledge : )

[@andrewkarp5067]

That record is genius. Also 3rd Matinee is also fantastic.

[@jgadadi]

OMG just came across this video. Thank you for one of the most iconic baselines EVER 🙌🏻

[@simonwhitson]

Guy, thank you for these clips. They’re a great mix of anecdote and music. And your cheerful, happy positivity is just what we need. Thank you.

[@anthonycook4297]

That’s some nasty … nasty cool stuff right there🔥Thanks for sharing .

[@slimk3836]

lol.. "bloody pino, we all walk in his shadow... well he is very tall" - this guy is a riot

[@darthazim4365]

Did Guy say "serious coin fam"??? I can't stop laughing

[@guypratt7104]

Greetings fellow kids.

[@darthazim4365]

@@guypratt7104 😂😂😂😂 I love your videos, Guy. As someone currently learning bass, they're really great. Your bass on Delicate Sound of Thunder was a genuine inspiration to learn to play. Cheers.

[@mateuszt6498]

Guy, you're my favorite bass player and all around cool guy, and I absolutely loved your book. I have a picture of you playing bass in my "man-cave" - in my hall of fame. Thanks for doing this, it's a lot of fun! I'd love to have a regular "Guy Pratt show"... basically the recorded version of your standup routine. Thanks for doing these! Looking forward to hearing/watching/sloppily attempting to play along with/ more of these!

[@liamthomson219]

What a legend. Thanks for sharing the licks and chat - a great distraction and inspiring as hell.

[@jameswhite7997]

This bassline is quite simply phenomenal. I've watched this repeatedly. Did you ever play live with Madonna? Can't really put into words how exquisite this bassline is...would love to see you playing it live. Stay safe and kind people. (I know this is live but you know what I mean).

[@stuartmorrow840]

I have just finished guy,s book and have to say its fantastic... Icehouse and floyd are a couple of my favourite bands and was great to have insight to guy,s work with them

[@davegriffmusic]

You’re just brilliant. Count me as a fan. So there.

[@chancellorpink]

I’ve been a regular listener to the Rockonteurs podcast since the Johnny Marr episode, and it’s nice to finally put a face (and such fantastic bass-playing chops) to the voice. Seeing you demonstrate your considerable musical ability only adds further credibility to your insights on the podcast. Mad respect. The Chancellor.

[@MrGuitarMan335]

"We're all in the shadow of Pino....well, he's bloody tall"! Love it! Good bass players are ten a penny, but a funny one is worth their weight in gold.

[@unofficiallysteele2633]

Guy is funny AF, I know what he means, I bumped into Pino walking out of a store in NYC once...Im six foot and he was a GIANT!

[@sonicfrogdotnet]

@@unofficiallysteele2633 I'd love to see Guy and Steve Lukather on stage bantering. Both are funny as HELL!!!

[@TheChef470]

Christ I never knew how funny he was......lol !

[@MisAnnThorpe]

Mick Karn could be very funny. I'd recommend his autobiography; Japan and self existence.

[@alb639]

Honestly, Guy has performed as a stand-up comedian. I couldn't tell you the exact years, perhaps he still performs when time allows? But I do know he was very well received. He's always been a good storyteller with a fantastic sense of humor.

[@philrob110]

Hello Guy. Thanks for doing this. I thoroughly enjoyable to listen to both the stories behind the tunes, and the tunes themselves. You've inspired me to dust off the bass and play that again. Thanks, and I look forward to the next...! Are you taking requests? If so, I'd love to hear a bass solo/jam along to "One Slip" - like you did on the Delicate Sound/Momentary Lapse of Reason Tour. All the best!!

[@ianseward9928]

Like a pint with this guy . Great stories , wonderful player. Down to earth . Thumbs.

[@crrodriguez]

12:08 Yes, lol. that part. thanks..For years I thought it was a synth bass. later I found out it was a human player.. you. best part of the song..

[@ruideng5722]

Like a Prayer is truly one of the great pop songs. Timeless due to the sort of brilliant musicianship and talent on display here. This baseline just flows so effortlessly. That crescendo when it goes into back into major key is just 👌

[@GH02-o_o]

the best bass line ever created

[@trevorwilliams2320]

Guy, don't know if you read the comments but if you do, I just showed this to my 7 year old and now he's dancing round the kitchen. Cheers!

[@ronnieduignan]

This is Gold, thanks so much for sharing both your stories and playing.

[@larryrowe5259]

I've been playing bass since I was 15. The first song I learned taking lessons was "don't you want somebody to love" by Jefferson airplane. My teacher told me that if I could play that song, then I could be a real bass player. But I here guy Pratt play and know now he was lying lol

Wow!! Thanks for sharing this Guy! Love your playing and attitude!! Love!

[@markwright8118]

Loved this bass line ever since the song was released, just love the was it unleashes. Never knew who played it and now I do. Top guy, will be looking into your career , watching more videos and listening to more tracks you’ve played on. Much much respect, can’t imagine how you can create such things.... amazing!

[@Valentin_I]

Thank you, maestro! 😃🎶

[@taelogmor]

So glad to have stumbled upon this superb gentleman bassist when I came across him playing his Murder On The Dance Floor (a song I love) bass line. Really appreciate your music and warm personality.

[@DaviDuarteRocha]

This bass line is a MONSTER!!’ ❤❤❤

[@robiles2626]

Really enjoyed that insight of Like A Prayer, I could watch you talk through your experience all day :-)

[@CorkDave1]

Didn’t know you were on until Lee Harris posted it on Facebook. Thanks for doing these visual blogs a great mix of everything. Cheers from Cork

[@scottyboy11001]

I have come back to this time and time again... as I bass player for over 30 yrs I can safely say you are witnessing history watching this :)

[@tonybp]

I can't stop listening to it!

[@msh6865]

Guy is such a pro. Always refer to his playing as "lead bass". Outstanding.

[@TheBlueString]

Man, you're one of many bass players the most brilliant.

[@johnbradley328]

"What Do You Want From Me" - my favorite bass riff, Mr. Pratt, lovely sound, really!!!

[@thespecimen]

A great insight ....Thanks for doing this .... i'm not a musician but love it

[@evans5172]

Thoroughly entertaining and thoroughly informative. Thanks for taking the time to do the videos Guy. Big thanks from South 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

[@jonathangillham571]

Superb Guy, thanks so much for doing this. Before this there has been far to little to see of your playing on-line apart from with Floyd. What is so refreshing is the honesty of the production and your fantastic playing. There is too much flashy stuff or persons selling their online lessons. It sounds real, honest, little buzzes here and there, great licks, great stories, its real, its true, its fun! Awesome stuff :)

[@kjek1]

“Certainly how the edge felt” 🤣 A cynical person might say that’s to cover up something

[@awesomeprunes]

@@andystratter6498 his delivery is just so good. This guy should do stand up or something! Also the edge is fucking fantastic lads

[@jamesstonehouse3448]

@@awesomeprunes Guy did a stand up show called My bass and other animals.

[@Phoebedumplings]

He made a whole career right there, Dave

[@awesomeprunes]

@@jamesstonehouse3448 Hi! I didn't notice your comment 6 months ago, but basically, I was making a joke. I have watched most of his standup videos :D

[@basscoversbasslessonswitha955]

Hi Guy, Thank you so much for uploading these lessons! the bass community is very grateful. After your last lesson I couldn’t help but learn Ain’t no doubt such an epic bass line. Your an incredible bass player musician awesome CV ! I noticed we have a lot of Mutual friends on Facebook so I sent you a request, I remember seeing you at London bass guitar show 😊 Glad your keeping safe!!and thank you for your valuable contribution.. All the best Andy

[@THEDEVILEYES1]

Guy, it’s incredible musicians like yourself that create such memorable riffs that will never be forgotten - a great song and exemplary bass! - thank you for sharing. Just magical.

[@bigmandoman]

Ha! Soi Pratt says thanks to almost ALL the arts, APART FROM ARTISTS!!!! 🙂 Here I am, sitting at my easel YEARS later, and now I feel SO left out and unappreciated! ;-)

[@guypratt7104]

Sorry!!! Although no one could really get to galleries in lockdown..

[@bigmandoman]

@@guypratt7104 ah now, they could hardly get to theatres either!! 😜 Loved your LDLs. Had them on continuous play while I was painting. I’m a young lad (3 months younger than you), and kinda coming back to bass, so they’ve been much appreciated, as well as your sense of humour!! 👏🏻

[@johnanderson2112]

Between "Sorrow", "One Slip" & "like a Prayer", this bass is eargasm-inducing

[@richukuk100]

Another great video, please keep them coming! Really good industry stories too. Made me laugh at times, great you don't take yourself too serious!

[@garethparr649]

Well I didn’t no you played on like a prayer wow. Have watched and listened to for many yrs with floyd and David Gilmore and always admired your bass playing. As a semi professional drummer for over 30 yrs I have played with some good bass players over the yrs none in your class I may add but always thought what a great rhythm section you make along with nick and Steve. Really enjoying the videos. Cheers

[@mikebull1972]

Fantastic series of videos Guy, could listen to you chatter on all day! I remember first seeing you when Floyd in Venice was on TV, and wondering who that floppy-haired lad playing bass was! Hope you manage to put some more videos out. Stay safe!

[@brianpowell3924]

Thank you so much for posting this video! I finally noticed this bass line in the mid-'90s and couldn't get over it. I always thought it was Randy Jackson but started to realize it could be you a few years ago. The Distraction Club video confirmed it for me and this video couldn't be more perfect. I'm looking forward to finally playing it with all the correct details!

[@Richard_Hood]

Thanks for your video Guy Pratt. I read your Auto biog last year and very much enjoyed it. Read Glyn Johns book soon after which was an eye opener too. Very entertaining. Pino is an inspiration too, good shadow joke, I'm having that 😉. Looking forward to your next episode.

[@VeganStance]

I listened to this song all the time when it came out and always thought that bass was done on a synth,a DX7 or Jupiter 8. I only discovered this video recently and was blown away to see Guy does it on bass. Ive been a musician for 43 years (Keyboards and Synths),been in many bands during the 80s with some brilliant bassists,the bass in this is the best ive heard and as musician im even more blown away by this.

[@jesusleon5764]

Very cool to see you in these videos. The last time I saw you playing live was with Nick Mason's Saucerful of Secrets -it was great!

[@g-floyd-d8572]

It's great at 12:19 where the low down vibes vibrate what seems to be a highlighter pen off the table behind him...

[@melbournecrosbie]

Funny.

[@Vortigan07]

Absolutely brilliant! Not just a great bass player, a wonderfully entertaining raconteur also, we need "An audience with..." with him! Amazing to see these lines being played up close and personal, I'm not even going to attempt to learn the Like A Prayer line though, way out of my league. Oh and if you should try to get rid of that Spector again, please hit me up...I'm not a dusty end player but, you know, I'll live with it :D Joking aside, thanks for the great uploads! Stay well!

[@tompoynton]

Guy there’s a wonderful bit during Sorrow at Pompeii when David is ripping his solo and the camera cuts to you and you’re clearly having an absolute blast, you have a huge beaming smile on your face, what a dream to be in....

[@nickgreen4731]

David Gilmour has this look, like a dad indulging a wayward son: "Oh, Guy's off on a funky escapade again... I'll have a word later."

[@FRANCISCOFALCONBASS]

Great bass line in "Like a prayer""!!!

[@gazzata]

Not big on leaving comments, but I had to break the habit and post. Mate, you have made me very happy watching you having fun. You're a joy and thanks for letting us share in your serious skills.

[@TheDudeOnBass79]

Legendary bass brother ! When I saw this , I subscribed right away ! Keep ´em coming !!! Cheers !

[@groovekingmuzz2699]

From a drummer in Cleveland....Thank you.thank you and thank you..Your playing is what makes me love drumming.And you played with Porcaro,which jettisoned you into the stratosphere of bad assery....Peace love and groove.....Denny

[@craigkaschan4822]

I been following your career since 1988 when I saw you at Sydney with the Floyd. I reckon there must have been a huge check involved to play for Madonna. Really From Gilmour to Madonna. Anyway I still love your style. Greetings from Australia 🇦🇺

[@chrishopkins209]

“So the producer said to me.....” You need a golfing sweater Guy

[@DarrenMostyn]

Guy, always loved your work....just found your channel!! I can watch this for hours!! Used to hang out at the Bass Centre Wapping for unhealthy amounts of time too! You doing good on KZbin...I started my channel in lockdown too - as a pro colourist (I grade music videos and broadcast work) I love my job coz I can listen to music all day!! Failed rockstar basically - but love my job!! All the best with your channel - love your enthusiasm. darren.

[@RogerBergqvist]

A great song and great bass playing. I´ve always loved this song.

[@colp441]

Great video, lesson & stories. Cool concept