How did Varg record Double Bass?

[@iconvaall3401]

Necrobutcher said : "I was on my way to play the second bass drum myself".

[@GhostWarmth]

LOL

[@elansleazebaganno]

lol

[@9hk38f]

Shut up with these jokes! They are gold! That’s great.

[@RottSkagg]

Lmao

[@cainanneedham9022]

I love it.

[@grazianodrummer]

Varg when his channel was online said that he recorded with one kick then the sound guy cutted a sample and put it in line. Varg confirmed it

[@coldvoid]

That's right. Pytten (the producer) confirmed as well.

[@followdanger890]

He didn’t have double bass at the time of filisofem, the rest of the albums are legit.

[@ImotekhtheStormlord-tx2it]

he also said he was copypasting drum parts when he left prison bcuz he was too lazy and too tired. i alwatys love his honesty

[@deathscreech]

@@ImotekhtheStormlord-tx2it I don't blame him tho, especially competing with Necro who was on his way to kill Euronymous himself.

[@mechanizedmanifesto]

​@followdanger890 yeah, you can especially tell on say, ea, lord of the depths. Bc he falls out of sync. I like it that way though.

[@AMB666]

Next, how Varg did his vocals?😀

[@siegfriedwashburn3484]

@metehan666polat Nope, this is a scream by the headphones. Now he is doing like we all.))

[@BearGirlSummer]

Howling into a headset microphone. “The shittiest one he could find”

[@Erykfib]

The shitty headphones method was on Filosofem. I think I saw somewhere that he basically didn't know how to scream so he just screamed. Might be wrong tho

[@aussenn4915]

Cringe

[@Erykfib]

@@aussenn4915 ?

[@jjominol]

Next, how varg kill Euronymous 🔪💀👿

[@mehmetaltuntas7713]

LET'S FIND OUT

[@jjominol]

@@mehmetaltuntas7713 👆

[@9hk38f]

That’s funny

[@RobertoReyesChHC]

😂

[@korn6664]

Lol

[@A.Bus.Routes]

Next, how does Varg warm up churches?

[@dronespace]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@Metaltalk41]

Let's find out!

[@mephistopheles7545]

I can just imagine Varg just sitting there and hitting just the bass drum 😂

[@cresalp]

Lmao !! Youre funny ball-sack

[@cresalp]

Hey your name was balzak!!! Mephisto Is better tho

[@RicoLee27]

@@cresalp balzak? As on ball sack?

[@Kerry_kit_slayer]

Yeah I always wondered this growing up, because as a drummer struggling with double bass at higher BPM's I could not fathom hot Varg was capable of pulling it off. This method makes sense. Great video.

[@bytemevv-4616]

*NEXT:* _How Varg gets banned from Social Media._

[@iknowthatyougreatlyloveyou1613]

Let's find out!

[@mauricexiberras1530]

*blatant racism*

[@Jodyjo99]

@@mauricexiberras1530 what’s you’re point ? It ain’t illegal to be racist, obviously I’m not for that shit but he not hurtin nobody get over that shit. Get over your fuckin feelings. He could like or not like whoever he wants. And btw all he said was people should be segregated, that’s on him idk why you guys get so damm offended.

[@jjominol]

@@Jodyjo99 yea

[@i-never-look-at-replies-lol]

@@mauricexiberras1530 bend over backwards for everyone but your own

[@slavomirovonzo1298]

"Let's find out".

[@tinyf666]

how did varg record double bass? lets find out 👉.

[@jessicalizarraga9160]

i miss him :c

[@Bobobo-bo-bo-bobobo]

@@jessicalizarraga9160 i dont

[@AtanoKSi]

@@jessicalizarraga9160 lmao pathetic

[@MrAgrima1]

Varg has a really interesting approach on music. He explained, how he experimented, and practiced different harmonies over the rhythm guitar parts, so this overdubbed bass drum thing sounds like a valid method. Also he explained the copy/paste methodology of recording Belus and other newer albums, similar to the way how electronic music is getting recorded, so :) Ps. Varg is a genius, I like his work and him very much.

[@ImotekhtheStormlord-tx2it]

true. i learnt so much from him about making music and making "spell type" haunting songs.... kudos to him. also how he played same parts but differently ... dude is a genius .the single fact he was able to record 2 dungeon synth albums in prison....and these albums are masterpieces (for me) bcuz they are dark, simple and stuck in your head

[@SimonSmithGuitar]

🤘🙂🤘

[@zimorog]

[@Marczenia15]

@@zimorog wait are the pedals the first edition czarcie kopyto pedals?

[@zimorog]

@@Marczenia15 cz, but not first edition

[@Farvann]

haha, die beginning was perfect :D

[@grimulfmichelson3297]

Dem Beginning 😜

[@blckrig1817]

The black metal demon himself

[@yungvarg2301]

ze beginning*

[@juicykisses78]

i dont want to get attacked by varg either

[@BegetterVIIEVEN]

As long as you don't attack him first, you're good 🙂

[@yungvarg2301]

@@BegetterVIIEVEN i dont think an edgelord fantasizing about how he would kill you doesnt really count as an attack

[@quinn.0]

@@yungvarg2301 well, calling someone an "edgelord" and waiting for them to act on their claims sounds nice until they pull a columbine... but besides that, if i remember correctly Varg says he went to confront Euronymous but Euronymous escalated it? i don't know ngl

[@eliasaltman4439]

As Eronymous can confirm, it’s not very fun

[@galgabriel4477]

Good morning from Slovenia, I think he said in one of his vids that he played it with one kick and overdubbed the second one ':D edit: you say that in the video, sorry

[@zimorog]

Good morning neighbour

[@briannielsen9556]

I believe he actually said in the video, that Pytten just copied the bass drum track and moved it so it fit the song. So not recording a new track. That’s how I remember his words in the video. I could be wrong though.

[@galgabriel4477]

@@briannielsen9556 he even compared the editing style to techno if I recall correctly right? I think you're right, I remember now

[@NOISECAUSEDCANCER]

@@briannielsen9556 Sadly jewtube deleted his channel but you could search it in bitchute in my memory he also said such thing ...

[@brandonburch1447]

@@NOISECAUSEDCANCER there is a reupload of that video somewhere, i watched it not too long ago and indeed, he did not record both pedals in one take, he dubbed the second overtop

[@insertmetalusernamehere]

I miss Varg's youtube channel...

[@mrdrprof99]

Yeah. That was a necessary channel. Such a shame it got removed.

[@andrewb722]

So good

[@cresalp]

He Is a wolf , social media and MSM Is runed for sheeps, by (probably) reptilians

[@BathSaltShaman]

We all do, Lad…we all do…

[@palbo7871]

you can still watch his stuff on varg vikermes reupload channel before its taken down again

[@gobblegobble831]

Damn that's an extremely unorthodox way of doing it!! Very cool

[@GhostWarmth]

That would explain that sort of galloping that can be heard throughout.

[@EvergrowingInfinity]

In one of his videos, he has said that only album where he used that "fake" double bass is Filosofem, because he was only able to record with drumset, that had only single pedal. Other albums might be real because he said that he had other drumset on those (that had double bass pedal).

[@briannielsen9556]

I believe he actually said in the video, that Pytten just copied the bass drum track and moved it so it fit the song. So not recording a new track. That’s how I remember his words in the video. I could be wrong though.

[@callebergqvist8071]

He said he recorded like 4 bars then cut and copy. For each songs and if there are some differences in songs I did 4 bars of that then same cut and paste.

[@EvergrowingInfinity]

@@briannielsen9556 Yes, that is what I called "fake" double bass, in my opinion it isn't really a fake tho, but I said, so people understand more easily.

[@SaraSwank]

@@callebergqvist8071 He only used that method on the post prison albums: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rXy9qWarhL-nbNU

[@callebergqvist8071]

@@SaraSwank Ah, okey! My bad! I saw this video along time ago so i thoguth it was used on all albums but the first one!

[@loganmclarry]

I'd love to see a full cover as I loved the way you mixed the guitars and drums. Great video

[@ilikevideos4868]

He explained in a video that this is exactly what he did (there might be a reupload of that on youtube). On the "post-prison" albums he recorded a little bit of each drum beat, and then just copy pasted.

[@briannielsen9556]

I believe he actually said in the video, that Pytten just copied the bass drum track and moved it so it fit the song. So not recording a new track. That’s how I remember his words in the video. I could be wrong though.

[@ilikevideos4868]

@@briannielsen9556 You're right. Thanks for correcting me. Here's the video if someone wants to check it out: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rXy9qWarhL-nbNU

[@randal7101]

His hi-hat be like on another zip code

[@metalheadindian9174]

This is not related to the video ,but I always wanted to say this. Its all thanks to you and Farvann .You guys opened my eyes towards the unique,beautiful and awesome world of BM. There is so much awesomeness and diversity in BM that I would have never discovered without you guys. I had watched Pop Rock MBA's stupid video on BM where he tries to spread his bastard elitism. The guy doesn't know a single thing about BM,and acts like he knows everything about it. There is so many amazing bands and so much diversity in BM that you can't help but love. As I didn't know anything about BM till then,that video discouraged me a bit to listen and experience BM ,but by God's grace,I discovered your,and Farvann's channel. BM is so beautiful,and emotionally connecting. It has taught me to be with,and admire nature's beauty. The lyrics have made be want to know more about religion, mythology,history,life etc. It has also made me have a open mind towards things. I listen to all music,like rock ,blues ,jazz ect. But BM and Metal in general will always be on top. And its all because of you guys. All Hail Metal

[@geoffh8077]

Fart Rock MBA always has the worst opinion on everything

[@Jardinserpent]

@@geoffh8077 he just grew up. black metal is awesome, but most people take it way too seriously. coincidentally, the people that hate on guys like the punk rock MBA because of his opinions on black metal are the ones just following the latest trends in the genre.

[@RobertoReyesChHC]

Glad other people agree MBA is lame. Revisionist, praises terrible music, and downright wrong on so much.

[@RobertoReyesChHC]

@@Jardinserpent Nah. Me and other *cough* jaded musicians lol think the guy is goofy

[@dogfish6236]

Yeah, Varg actually said that they didn't have double bass pedal, so they had to do it that way.

[@leoegagamao6088]

I think he already said this on one of his Thulean perspective video. Thanks for showing us by the way. \m/

[@jaboibrodie1687]

Next, how did Varg get his guitar tone?

[@soldadoryanbr7776]

Gain:+++++

[@EvergrowingInfinity]

That would be amazing.

[@aleksi3679]

Gain 7000 treble 90000

[@yungvarg2301]

i think he had a video of him showing the filosofem guitar sound on his channel

[@aerosmith4576]

let’s find out

[@shadowflame005]

If he comes after you. You will probably only suffer by "self defense"

[@metalheadindian9174]

And if you eat your cereal soft.

[@murasakinomono]

He just mixed them both Even if he played double bass it's actually the same "i think" yeaa Nice video dude "Hails" from Algeria

[@CyberChrist]

"Hail" *cough*

[@EvergrowingInfinity]

He also said, that he had Old Funeral drummer's drumset on releases before Filosofem and on Filosofem he borrowed drumset that was in the studio.

[@everlastingsaturnalia]

I thought about doing something just like this myself, since I am no drummer! But it seems like doing it this way you're still putting a lot of effort and energy into it so it's definitely respectable in my book.

[@zimorog]

thank you!

[@playerxxx]

Do you have any projects to share with me? I would appreciate.

[@Rolli6669]

That is exactly how Varg described it on his KZbin channel before it was taken down.

[@Mr-Foad]

Even doing those 8th notes with one foot is pretty difficult for a lot of people especially non drummers... great video, I have never believed that he actually played it.

[@darkestdarker3726]

Next: How Varg fixes his Lada.

[@sieni221]

He said in a youtube video that he had no double bass drums in the studio he recorded filosofem so they just pasted the double bass track for the whole song.

[@quorthonsinferno5119]

From what I can hear they basically recorded a small section of it and than looped it. The bass drum has the peak and low valley every few notes and than it loops. I think they had a few parts

[@Peststurmtief]

That's what Varg stated himself somewhere

[@aerobolt256]

I think that wasn’t until the after prison albums. There are reuploads of the Thulean Prospective vids where he talks about how recorded every single album up

[@SaraSwank]

@@aerobolt256 Indeed, that was only in the post prison albums: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rXy9qWarhL-nbNU

[@thulsa_doom]

​@@Peststurmtief ⁷

[@taurus4205]

He’s gonna burn a church now that you gave away his secret.

[@narthang1270]

Very good explanation, mate! The intro of the video made my day

[@kimpsu1981]

Theres actually reup video from varg himself talking about making burzum albums, and talked about using kick sample on filosofem cuz of singlebasskit

[@RIDDYxMUSICH]

Over dubbing the the kick is fuckin incredible. Making something out of nothing and with what you got. Fascinating.

[@seinmstudio3646]

Hey, thanks for featuring my comment. I remember Varg said it himself in his video about how he recorded the Burzum albums. His channel was deleted but I'm sure someone has reuploaded it.

[@kingpriapatius5832]

He used a drum machine like most of the bands at that time. There are NO phase issues and it sounds quantised. It's midi with the 3000khz reduced so it sounds less 'clicky'

[@Makiruot]

Sounds plausible and gives the drums a really unique sound

[@HenritheHorse]

I'm about to do the same thing, because I don't have a double bass pedal!

[@WotanSauron]

I seen Varg in one of his videos say himself that he recorded a portion of the drumming and the guitars and then simply repeated it on a loop. I wish I had the source of him saying it but I'm certain he said it.

[@aerosmith4576]

yup you’re right

[@beardlessodin945]

It’s been reuploaded. Varg Vikernes Reuploads channel.

[@martincerny2004]

Better than shifting the second track, it would be better to record it with both feet, the first "empty" without pedal on every eight note as recorded in first track and second playing the pedal one sixteenth after the eight note. You get what I mean? It's still fast, but only feet, doesn't require hand coordination, so an average person can still do it.

[@perry1154]

Fair play and very very convincing sound theory

[@Chad_Fuckhammer]

This is the same exact kit I have only mine is a 10 piece. 8",10",12",13",14",16",18" toms, 2-22"x18" bass, 14"x5.5" snare, an Armory HH stand, and 5 black Armory boom stands each with a Mars boom extension arm. All 11 of my cymbals are Zildjian A Customs and Avedis.

[@JustAPairofLegs]

Love that album!

[@ohmeega]

He played double bass in every song except Jesu Dod because there wasn't a double pedal available

[@thebigfarter]

bassists: double bass😀 drummers: double bass💀

[@worbalism]

When we're on the topic of Black Metal drums, far as I remember, Darkthrone recorded the drums of their first album thru the speaker on a cheap headset. Great video btw!

[@lainsoreal]

i actually just asked varg on twitter, he said “Double bass playing on one single bass drum. We only had one bass drum, so... we improvised.”

[@satanicpoet5093]

He said on a video while he was fixing his car or oiling a chainsaw the he borrowed a kit and he used a sing pedal and looped it

[@CyberChrist]

I didn't think this method could sound so good ^^ And Christian would never attack someone, of course :P Props for your drumming by the way, perhaps I'm just imagining this, but you seem to be getting more and more solid ever since you took Nechtan's lessons!

[@zimorog]

well i'm a bit lazy with his drum school these days. Hard practice it what it takes. But his teachings are definitely good!

[@TheMorbidAsshole]

My man has improved his drumming goddamn

[@johbowfor]

Very interesting, thanks!

[@th-xq6li]

He used a drum kit of an unknown band who left their kit in the studio for some time. And he overdubbed the kick as he said

[@maleexile9053]

Old funeral

[@bonniebrady2112]

Super useful , thanks :)

[@NetherlordAxenrot]

Let’s Find 0ut 🤘

[@IcebergsViet]

Your hi hat is so far. I don't know how u can play as cool as u do.

[@mfarijitz1889]

“I don’t want to get attacked by verg”😂

[@SviatoslavKaverin]

Click 3:13 to find out.

[@gfcoppola1733]

Interesting recording tricks coming straight from Analogic Era.

[@nonolejojo1454]

« Let’s find out! »

[@robertoricci3393]

How did Lars Ulrich record St Anger snare?

[@metalheadindian9174]

Thung!!!,thung!!!,thung!!,thung!!!!

[@BegetterVIIEVEN]

With a garbage can.

[@LeeJoRo]

PANG PANG PANG PANG

[@mattiescreations]

Donk donk donk

[@proxywar99]

there was a time when Hellhammer was going to play drums for Burzum recordings.

[@marceldequeker6696]

I thought it would be harder, this is great

[@azrael666ethereal]

It would have been harder, that software didn't exist in the early 90s...

[@Svart_Metall_666]

Next: How Varg stopped watching porn

[@raven_of_zoso455]

But, I have to admit. No other Black Metal song sounds as pure as the aptly named Jesu Tod.

[@rectalslug]

it's funny how he's like I don't want to be attacked by varg. Varg is literally the only person that would attack you for something like this lol.

[@sandrorass890]

Dude, it was self-defense

[@mikek464]

Varg has posted videos explaining how he recorded every album. Research bro.

[@franciscodiaz1578]

Theres something called "D E L A Y"

[@humanbeingfromearth]

He said he used a sample

[@carlstuder6955]

damn that's a fucking good strategy

[@blackwindsignomancy8429]

I too am saluting mistakes in black metal highly

[@SondreGrimsrud]

Varg talks about the Jesu Tod drums here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/jZXJnJ2XgMiEiq8

[@ramonsaiz2001]

let's find out

[@davelanciani-dimaensionx]

Did they even have double pedals back then? I think he used two kick drums, old school, each with its own single pedal (remember the old days like Keith Moon, Dave Lombardo, etc.?) I don't think they had digital DAWs back then, so you couldn't "move" an audio clip manually. These albums were recorded on tape at Greighallen studio.

[@KarlKeesel]

You can do it with analog system (old system) , is more tedious but you can.

[@germansalas6159]

I think there were some double bass pedals by the late 80s already. At least from some photos i have seen

[@shoresofpatmos]

Good morning

[@WildySouza]

Bom dia.

[@zimorog]

Good morning

[@joellima9440]

Great!!! J.Morthgor

[@sol3cito33]

I am sure Varg is lurking somewhere in the comments section as an alias. 😛

[@vargtheoak4200]

Yes I agree, nice video,it sounds same

[@erichughes1166]

Are you the same guy from “Ruthless Metal”?

[@THIEFSOUNDS]

He for sure looped the pattern.

[@ChucksterOLove]

In other words, to make a long story short, Varg can't play the drums for real so he had to fake it. Voila! 🙄

[@LeeJoRo]

How did Varg record drums? Lets find out

[@Thefvneralmoon4]

He recorded it on a single pedal..or did he..lets find out

[@piski5341]

Next, how Varg got boy love in prison?

[@nidhggr5022]

What song was that? I don't listen to burzum don't judge me!

[@malikmaulani6983]

Mantap sanak hail from indonesia

[@siegfriedwashburn3484]

Sablast, bro, do you speak russian? Great video, I should say.

[@zimorog]

I don't speak it fluent but when i meet a russian guy/girl we can understand each other

[@gregkunst8199]

Does the count approve of this video, lets find out (points finger) lol

[@doodleydoo2369]

I'll take Varg in a fight any time. I have my +1 fire sword ready

[@paulcommerford2609]

With a drum machine

[@shlacked2690]

Cope

[@bm6244]

Please anylize Bathory drums records!

[@WildySouza]

Very interesting storie, I definitely believe he did that. Haha

[@duritanfrostwolf8237]

Sound legit to me.

[@moosedude91]

What song is this?

[@bledfordays3930]

Next: Stab Stab

[@keithgoodman7966]

How did varg make his chocolate milk?