How to play like Adam Clayton of U2 - Bass Habits - Ep 53

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[@garbagewitch1]

Adam Clayton is the most underrated bass player of all time

[@clfolsom1276]

The Edge once said in an interview that he plays rhythm guitar to Adam's lead bass.

[@skarath]

This is self evident in the Studio Version of Bad. Adam is clearly leading that song. Edge is featured more prominently in the live versions though.

[@dominiccrimmings6925]

Nope, he never said that

[@ianactually]

Which interview? U2 Boy was owned by The Edge when Adam was still faking it and Bono still developing his voice in Dublin. He had a shine on a gal at at Sun Alliance.

[@michaelpacinus242]

The edge liked to do his name

[@michaelpacinus242]

@@ianactuallyshut up

[@brianstolt3141]

When you actually listen and follow Adam Clayton's bass during songs, he is truly awesome. One of the most underrated musicians of all time.

[@u2basstraps]

Hi Paul! I’ve been seriously researching Adam’s work for more than 10 years, but this video even told me new things. Thank you, nice work!

[@tonysimmons5729]

So cool. You verbalized what I love about Adams playing when you talked about his melodic syncopation. His style is so difficult to grasp but easy to groove to. His tone was always so interesting and different. Thank you for talking about his playing!

[@stefanodalgard4649]

In gods country and One tree hill are great examples of simple but suggestiv bass lines.

[@ia5662]

FINALLY some respect put on Adam's name - I feel like Adam gets the same treatment in the bass world as Edge gets in the guitar world, which is ignorance and biased judgement. They both are part of the biggest band in the entire world and create beautiful music together, with a TON of diversity in sound. Neither are technical wizards of their instruments (I'd argue Edge is with his effects though), but they play within themselves and still have amazing standout moments. Edge has some really melodic and impressive solos and Adam has fantastic basslines that hold entire songs together, but he does get to show off on stuff like "Gloria". Love both players for what they bring to their band - and Larry is such a great drummer too, again, mostly overlooked in the drum community. They are such a solid 3 piece outfit. Bono is a lucky guy!

[@brianshaffneraclc]

You're dead right. It's become cool to hate on all these guys, which is unfortunate. I think a lot of it is envy, because they had so much popularity for so long. People who've sweated to become virtuosos wonder why they didn't make it instead. But few trios can put together a sonic landscape like Adam/Edge/Larry. It isn't a matter of "how do they play that?" but rather "how did they think of that?" Distinct, emotive songwriting will always trump chops.

[@Alunticstalkedme4072]

I don't think they are overlooked by other musicians. It's people who aren't musicians who overlook them. They are typical of a punk band who learned to play their instruments playing together and not sitting in a bedroom alone. The difference is their careers moved them forward into such diverse mediums and their styles evolved.

[@leftybass989]

Adam does what the song calls for, and brings the whole sound together …and he does both very well. Always liked his playing 🎸🎸

[@pauljones401]

You really do your research!! Love comes tumbling? Now that’s a hidden gem! Really enjoy what you do and just enjoy whatever you put up! Cracking channel! Paul 🇬🇧

[@longsnapper5381]

U2 is indeed amazing. None of them are overly talented in playing their instruments. Bono is an exceptional singer and Edge sings well as well. Adam Clayton is given beginner bass lines to eliminate dead space and Edge learned early how to fill up air space with delay and other effects as he is no shredder. Larry is a passable drummer but not many sing his praises. The song writing is good and they are masters of the catchy, churchy sounding riff. Hey, they make it work and are still selling out huge stadiums. God bless 'em....

[@thomasfioriglio]

Fantastic Paul!! Thanks for putting this together. Man, you covered a lot of songs ranging over their entire career. Well done.

[@deletebilderberg]

There’s so much going on with The Edge’s sound Adam only needs to fill in the gaps but he does it so magnificently!

[@donny2327]

Great vid man. I've been listening to U2 for years and your insights on their bass sound are really interesting. I think i remember reading once that Adam liked the bass line on Indian Summer Sky from 1984. But that was a long time ago ...

[@Andyanddiana467]

Great video! I've always been a fan of Adam Clayton.

[@chasecopeland5530]

Great video! Would love to see a video on John McVie Of Fleetwood Mac

[@nicolasisaksson1175]

Great video. The one thing you missed is Clayton's use of the minor 7th. He usually uses it to accentuate the 1, like in Even Better Than The Real Thing.

[@jules153]

Yep flat 7th everywhere for Adam take All I Want is You. Just the root and flat 7th the whole a5ong

[@DIASDEMUSICA]

See Adam´s bass line in Acrobat and Please played live!: Superb!! Also, Edge once said that Adam never plays a song the same way live. thanks for the video

[@deletebilderberg]

BTW Daniel Lanois played bass on several of the tracks on Achtung Baby! Regardless of what any sleeve notes may suggest!!

[@Alunticstalkedme4072]

BS he did, why would a producer play instead of a band member. Where us your source for this?

[@gavinjones7619]

Great analysis on Adam!! You Rock 🎸

[@gordieparenteau6555]

There's a strumming fill thing he does during "I Will Follow" nowadays that I can't replicate no matter how much I try.

[@JohnnyMirrex]

Enjoyed the examination of AC, . . . Thanks much; would enjoy an overview of Ron Blair from the Heartbreakers

[@WREDog]

Another great video, always great to see underaited players get some attention. If we're talking simular players perhaps look at Guy Berryman of Coldplay. He's got some fantastic bass lines.

[@deedeeramone8641]

thank you very much for making this paul, keep rockin'🤟🔥

[@diabsoule5053]

Great video! I'd love to see a video on Al Cisneros of Sleep/OM/Shrinebuilder. I think his style and tone are unique enough to make for an interesting video. Keep up the good work!

[@christopher13013]

I was going to suggest Al Cisneros, too. His playing is heavy but melodic with a unique tone. And he's all about that Rickenbacker!

[@neilrobinson7615]

Excellent examination.

[@PerezBroz-p5o]

I wish one of you guys would cover Michael Shuman of QOTSA and maybe even talk about how the bass sound of the band started with Nick Oliveri and then evolved as it carried on into the current sound. Two very different bassists but totally interesting unique melodical and tonal approaches.

[@Labyrinth1010]

Oh man, I miss Nick so much. Michael isn't bad or anything, but Nick just brought so much to that band.

[@jorgeemilianog.m.9342]

That analysis was so Good, can you make one of Guy berryman?

[@niallsbasstones9713]

Yes, thank you for doing this. This is so awesome 🏆🏆🏆

[@mmeshutoz]

Спасибо, интересно получилось! Я слышал то, что Адам играет, но не задумывался над этими мелочами! Отлично! 👍👍👍

[@Cornerboy73]

I like Adam Clayton. He gets a lot of flak that I don't think he deserves, I think he's a good bass player and I've enjoyed watching him perform over the years.

[@tomjones2348]

Well done! Clear and to the point.

[@jacksampsonforever]

This was awesome! I was expecting you to highlight "Two Hearts Beat as One", but when you have 40 years of music to choose from, it's easy to miss stuff! LOL Thank you for this.

[@adgm917]

Would, Norwood Fisher be too much to ask? Great broadcast!

[@tim-9071]

hi paul. could you please make a cover off your own stiff upper lip (from your band Dobermann). i really love that song. and i really wanna learn it.

[@iupiter.161]

Hi, I play guitar but it's still interesting for me! thx 😊

[@tavicotavio]

Do troy sandlers or michael jean labadié

[@ericsilberstein667]

Great alt band and Adam great alt bassist.

[@mikewilson3581]

Still the coolest member of the band. At least to me. You could cover George Murray, Jah Wobble, or Mike Mills?

[@eduardolucio8451]

for me too

[@santiagocr4101]

hi could you do a bass cover of keep my comin from kiss please

[@Mark_T]

I would like to see some recognition for the late Alan Lancaster of Status Quo.

[@dtapf]

i know you already did an episode for duff mckagan, but could you revisit his style? He has such a unique style with so much to it

[@cl8804]

Brilliant work!

[@davidt9513]

Great video! Thanks for doing this!

[@kameronwraithd.k.5363]

Could you make one of Dion Lunadon, former bassist of APTBS?

[@iansmith9125]

Please can you do a video on John Stirratt of Wilco 😊

[@bonobrazil]

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[@Labyrinth1010]

Juan Alderete from The Mars Volta would be cool. So would Colin Greenwood of Radiohead.

[@swettyspaghtti]

Great vid bud

[@Richarddraper]

James Jamerson, Carole Kaye or Rick Danko would be interesting.

[@devinthierault]

Chris Hillman and Randy Meisner

[@seancraig6487]

do a video on Klaus Fluoride of the Dead Kennedys.

[@fzerostrike]

react andy rourke from smiths. such a underrated bassist

[@martythomas2383]

I absolutely loved U2 growing up but stopped listening after Pop. As a bass player I hate playing any four note eighth note songs. Playing songs like 'With or Without You' sap my will to live. Bullet the Blue Sky is repetitive but the rhythm is more interesting. Having said that there are plenty of songs that have a little variety. Love Comes Tumbling has a nice part.

[@jinxcube8463]

Please,do mick Karn of Japan!

[@jw_au]

Brilliant thank you!

[@beeftheheat]

yes!

[@adammccall]

love these, do some ska reggae or jam bands next

[@nicolaszappa8093]

How about a video about Kim Gordon?

[@politicachata1164]

hi class video

[@StratsRUs]

Play for the song.U2 have done well.

[@ars4455]

Do you want to play as Mr Clayton? Play simply and work for the band, not your ego.

[@AndyMangele]

Well put!

[@emanuelehomer3]

Ma un video in italiano? Video cmq sempre utilissimi

[@Cuzjudd]

I need bass

[@Bansidhe]

Adam Clayton is fine.

[@user-hs7ps3egdkdkd]

Cliff Williams succeeds with ac dc… I’ve often wondered why Adam is still employed..

[@TriumInfinitum]

Adam Clayton and Larry Mullen are U2.

[@HeadacheMachine]

Damn.. Still no dUg Pinnick of KING's X :-(

[@michaelwilson2340]

And being the bass player and not the focus in U2 means Adam doesn't take the heat and criticism like Bono does.

[@deletebilderberg]

Because Adam lets his work speak for itself - and Bono speaks way too much.

[@michaelwilson2340]

@@deletebilderberg I do respect Adam for speaking out about dealing with depression and the subject of mental health issues. A subject a lot of people can relate to.

[@finbah5706]

Eric Avery

[@Busbybeats]

No Peter Hook, no Adam Clayton. U2 owe everything to Joy Division.

[@milltimberwhite]

Great video/series! One thing I never understood about Clayton is how he has such a following as a bass player, he’s not awful he’s just boring! Basically has learned a couple fills and snacks the roots and has done for 40 years. Not my cup of tea but fair play if he’s inspired you to pick up the bass!

[@КрисДосс]

Play same Jah Wobble riff over and over.

[@parlance.electricco]

Toasty.

[@callingchristiano]

Just Big Big Big Big Big sound and 2 notes

[@jdh9676]

Plug in a bass and play open notes?😜

[@alloutofbubblegum9223]

How to play like Adam Clayton? Simple. Play the simplest, dullest, most obvious bass lines and watch the money come flying in.

[@ryanolufson5313]

No thank you.... Ireland.

[@rustyspigot1876]

Just play like a 10 year old with CP. You're welcome.

[@jmgmarcus808]

Do fuck all, look mildly awkward on stage. Have nothing to do with the song being good. Dye your hair blonde for intermittent periods of time. Rinse. Repeat.