How Paul McCartney Wrote The FINAL Beatles Bass Line

[@kengause9259]

Paul McCartney is a master of pushing his bass lines into the listener's subconscious. He does it in "Now and Then." Once you are conscious of what he is doing, you go, "Wow."

[@Howeverwhatabout]

A perfect example of how important music is in bringing us together. Thanks Luke for another excellent video.

[@davidmargaretos5173]

Thanks for a great video Luke. In his youth McCartney was so important to the emergence of the bass and it is wonderful to appreciate that he is still a master in his 80's.

[@rogertinker1813]

Thank you, I have been studying, playing, and analyzing, for years, it will take the rest of my life learning

[@ruthkearin3721]

Thanks Luke. I have been a Beatles fan for the last 60 years. I saw them at The Sydney Stadium when I was 15 and really appreciate how you explained the making of this song. It has added a new dimension to my listening of it. Can’t wait to play it.

[@hpept]

this song is such a master piece on so many levels

[@bass_face]

awesome job putting this together, great video! You pointed out details i never would have thought of, it was so great to see your perspective! 🙌

[@thomasfioriglio]

Thank you Luke. Very insightful and thoughtful video.

[@kimhebert9905]

Excellent breakdown & observation in this Video 👍

[@line6bassmanTR]

Nice Video Bro!!

[@charleshense2372]

Such a good video. Loved the Beatles and loved the video.

[@BecomeABassist]

Thanks so much @charleshense2372. I also love the Beatles (if that wasn't already screamingly obvious. lol)

[@trance9158]

Excellent informative video. Great job.

[@BecomeABassist]

Thanks @trance9158! Glad you liked it.

[@MikeAdams-dc9ib]

I had not heard the new Beatles song but being a huge Beatles fan I know it's great got to find me one!!!

[@maxherron1376]

Great video. This is the absolute best way to complete the Beatles. It is beautiful and sad all in one.

[@BecomeABassist]

I agree 100% @maxherron1376

[@fudgesauce]

The track reminds me a lot of the transformation of Crowded House -- from an up-tempo pop act (very well crafted pop songs at that) to their moody "Time On Earth" album. Neil Finn had aged and the music reflected that wistfulness.

[@chriscantor6329]

Thanks Luke. It is great to see some focus on the emotions generated by music/bass. Some other bass sites focus more on bass acrobatics. Yes, clever and beyond me but many of the most moving lines do not need acrobatics.

[@zipahdeedoodah]

thanks for making this video man! nice information I had never thought about. Im forced to give you a like

[@BecomeABassist]

Sorry to twist your arm like that @zipahdeedoodah! Haha! Glad you enjoyed it.

[@fardgodbssussybaka5280]

It would be cool that you do a tutorial for the bass of popular songs of the beatles

[@franshallar]

there are a lot of bass players that I say are really great. But there are 2 of which I say these are the best. Paul McCartney and Geddy Lee. I think this is really worth listening to for hours.

[@sonicevolution5139gdae]

I’d say that it a matter capturing a certain feel when playing tha instrument 🎻 simply bkus a lot of pepol can play exactly tha same song note for note and still not be able play it with tha same type of feel like tha original artist 🧑🏾‍🎨 that played tha bass line. One can come close, but never play exactly as tha creator. I’ve noticed this when trying to learn other pepol’s bass lines, unfortunately fretting technique when making a note can only take one that far.. I’ve also noticed that yu can make tha electric ⚡️ bass sound like an acoustic just by using yur fretting hand. How tha strings feels against yur fingertips, how hard or soft yu hold tha strings and how hard or soft yu strike tha strings with tha opposite hand✋🏾. And also whether yu’re relaxed or tensed when playing it, and how comfortable yu feel playing tha bass line.

[@kevincummins3438]

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[@ramenenjoyer3838]

What song is the bass line from?

[@BecomeABassist]

It's called Now And Then @ramenenjoyer3838. Here's a link to the recording: kzbin.info/www/bejne/nIDNpqSjj9-oopY

[@thatasianjayden]

can you pls do "the boy is mine" by ariana grande tutorial!

[@cepopeye]

I can’t believe this video is sucking so much PaulMcartD I have a book of moTown basslines that are all countermelodic and complex and pop compatible John Lennon’s final song sucks as much as Yoko in a room of donkeys

[@BecomeABassist]

Good ear @cepopeye. Paul was very heavily influenced by Motown, and specifically James Jamerson. I talk about that a bit more in-depth in this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/gn7Xl2qGqdZ8otk

[@fuzzlewit9]

So how many number one hits have you had, and how many millions have you made with your songwriting then?

[@montyburns4831]

Don't hold back dude, tell us how you really feel.

[@user-pu1nx4mv5b]

Too much talk.

[@BecomeABassist]

Interesting - what exactly were you expecting when you clicked on this video?