How to: Ruin a perfectly good song [Jamiroquai]

[@FlyLikeAPgasus]

It shouldn't take this much talent to ruin a song...

[@pempotfoy6206]

Specially this one

[@Foxxnioxx]

2:18 Erlend, I'm not sure that's what they mean when they say "playing slap bass."

[@shadowhacks35]

Serious case of the "overplay-syndrome" Found a cure yet? Think I've attracted it, I should never have learned two handed tapping, or triplets, or sweeping, or anything.

[@malkavian6275]

I hear that not only are you one of the most technical bass players, but you've also got the funk in the trunk! :3

[@austinfrain1176]

Miss your videos. Your sense of humor and playing is unmatched. Hope all is well 🤘

[@ErlendCaspersen]

Dunno if there will be any more updates, but there's some new content available here :) instagram.com/erlendcaspersen/

[@Dusty76]

if jamiroquai had tech death roots (bloody roots)

[@Foxxnioxx]

The best/worst part is that if I didn't totally suck at bass, this is how I would play about 75% of the time.

[@TheGrindcorps]

Jamiroquai might become my favorite artist if you were his bassist live and on recordings!

[@DonShetland]

Jamiroquai is a band, not a person.

[@CKendlesspain222]

DonShetland Bet you high-fived yourself after posting this bloody ripper

[@TheGrindcorps]

Oops. I should have written if you were their bassist... My mistake.

[@francoisSwine]

The most funny thing is that at some passages, he's surprisingly consistent to the song anyway!

[@4ntithesis]

You really should have a jam with Guthrie Govan!

[@Jeffmetal42]

I use this video a lot to convey how technical doesn't always mean better. Imo this song is perfect, and him doing all that crazy stuff is completely unnecessary for this song. Just because you can, doesn't mean you should. 🤘Love ya Erlend, you are a wonderful musician.

[@pepas346]

Thanks man! you make me wanna practice even more time with my bass, you are an inspiration

[@ErlendCaspersen]

Good to see you read the song description.

[@eleventhhour2653]

That was amazing. And I love the description for the video.

[@2scrimble9]

Not ruined in my opinion. Damn Erlend you're in my top 3 bassists wish I could play like you :d

[@scdesign1565]

Completely shredded, as nature intended!

[@Eturnal718]

HAHAHA!!! You should do this more often just because its so out of place and in place at the same time XD

[@bRaKK0]

PERFECT TITLE FOR THIS VIDEO.

[@caimansaurus5564]

this is actually beautiful you should play more funky stuff

[@ErlendCaspersen]

The overall message, as the description says, is to post something you don't know. I figured out the key of the song a minute before I recorded and went with it and a lot of the phrasing goes literally nowhere and the rhythm is way off several places, so it's far from perfect, Personally it hurts to listen to. Point being, overdo whatever you can when you know you're gonna fuck up. Or underdo, if that's even a term. And no, I'm not in DoF anymore.

[@baphodeath]

U play good man! A lil bit exaggerated, but it sounds good! Keep doin' awesome jobs like this one =) Greetings from brazil!

[@glacier2win]

You can't mess up, too good.

[@ErlendCaspersen]

@FingersBassChannel Arguing with trolls in a behaved manner is an art form.I know the song as in how the arrangements go, not the notes so it`s as described - all improvised from the get go. No, I don`t have any pointers on improvising as it`s all by ear and not following any distinct logic.

[@ErlendCaspersen]

@Gevzh About time someone noticed the most important thing about this video! Thank you,Sir!

[@ggovnah]

The stuff at the beginning was pretty rad.

[@ErlendCaspersen]

@johnkuzzie27 dose-int=doesn`t\does not? For flaming purposes, illiteracy\hieroglyphs are not your friend. If you`re not able to see the common human trait called irony\sarcasm from this video, I suggest you read the description so you can see it in clear text for yourself.

[@FLIPPITYFLOOP]

That is hilarious but awesome. Keep up the awesome playing!

[@bon2bonn]

If a guitarist did this people would be like wow thats amazing. I think its even better that you did it on bass, considering you are amazing at bass it fit though, keep the great work coming.

[@TomA475]

Hah, one of the tags is Shredorama-lama That is a pretty accurate description.

[@dereklky]

You're the man, dude.

[@ErlendCaspersen]

If that title is the worst thing a superficial public online-personae gets me, then I'll thank Glob for having these awesome first world "problems".

[@paulchristie8452]

Have Jamiroquai ever had a bassist like that? What you just added was a swinging monkey of a cheese devil taken up to a whole new level!

[@bygraptharshammer]

Little known fact, this was the original bass track, the label cut it in final production

[@truccjuice]

That shirt completes it.

[@ErlendCaspersen]

@BassGrindcore I got four 6-strings, but I only use 5-strings for this type of music.

[@petesorensenguitar]

This is bloody fantastic.

[@SJ-ym4yt]

I watch this regularly and laugh every time.

[@nguyenan1750]

You should add more stuff like that man. so fun

[@KevPez-IS]

It takes YEARS of practice to be able to ruin songs like this!

[@ErlendCaspersen]

@Equity213 It`s been a year, so I`m fully aware.

[@ErlendCaspersen]

@flipper2gv I don`t know the song and don`t plan on making an effort in doing so either.

[@ryneagheilim9782]

NAILED IT.

[@ErlendCaspersen]

@concussedcarneous Yeah, Jeff! What`s up with the pussification!?

[@xxshaitonxx]

2:05 and on had me fucking dying!! hilarious

[@ErlendCaspersen]

@DarkThoot nah, I don`t mind straight stuff, it`s just that there`s already an abundance of this kind of stuff on youtube etc. that probably are way better then how mine would turn out. we`ll see :)

[@SegataSanshiroRule]

Simply Badass!!! Nice job

[@tony_brasco]

man, your amazing!

[@BassGrindcore]

I wish I could ruin songs this way lol The tone of that Corvette is killer and sits anywhere! Btw, Erlend, don't you ever feel (specially for SoP and tech death) that you need the 6 string bass? (Your old Wick Thumb is great)

[@ErlendCaspersen]

@unoriginalson Just moved. Haven`t shelved in my games yet, which is what i primarly use my time on.

[@TomMusick]

Amazing.

[@Covesthur]

New genre of busy tech acid jazz funk will take over the charts and your whole mindspace. When walking on the street you will start to mumble out phrases from the relentless basslines instead of the vocals. You will hear slap, pops and tapping all over being emitted from mouths. This may sound like an dystopian scenario but no-no, this is how we - the whole human race will unite in endless harmony.

[@FingersBassChannel]

wow man this is extremely impressive. Is it truly all improv though? Im trying to be able to improv more naturally and id love any advice! Your trained in music theory as well i presume?

[@havokmusicinc]

Needs a couple more strings ;)

[@ErlendCaspersen]

I haven't touched my bass in months, and I'm stepping down in terms of touring and recording, so no not really. I have an office job so I'm always online some way or another.

[@marydoob]

Erlend Caspersen I know this is old, but I’m saddened and stunned by this, I’m glad to see that you are busy again and hope you get busier and busier, love your playing. Great work on the Igorrr stuff and your other bands!

[@ErlendCaspersen]

@@marydoob This is so old I forgot it even existed. Thank you, that's too kind!

[@chaniejbernard]

hey man, love the work! do you mind if I ask how much that Warwick set you back?

[@FingersBassChannel]

@bajskung truee cuz the feel is perfect so i had to know lol. how long you been playin? and you got a band by any chance? and one last question on repeat lol THEORY?! do you read music or have studied theory at some point or another if not currently? Really dig your style and your tone man. Your double thumb technique is solid. Sorry bout all the questions but i wouldnt be commenting if i wasnt impressed haha

[@MrRobsworld6]

Holy fuck I laughed so hard. Great job dude. Loved all of the sweeps. About had to change my pants hahaahahahahha.

[@DarkThoot]

ahahhaahh Erlend you are so funny here, and I'm sure u know a lot about tonal knowledge and technique. It would be good to see you playing correctly not only death metal songs,but maybe it's a waste of time for technical bassplayer like you.

[@AttitudeCastle]

@bajskung Hey man do you offer lessons? (in person?) And how did you get into Warwick basses? More and more people in metal seem to be waking up and using them (as they are monsters for it!) Your attitude is so refreshing for metal haha, too many people are too die hard metal. Love your playing man, best wishes! AC

[@ErlendCaspersen]

Not sure where I'm supposedly ridiculing anyone for their skills or lack thereof?

[@varguitasdna]

Erlend, is that the natural tone of your Corvette? Or do you run it by any special set up or such?

[@etampier]

This is hilarious and amazing!

[@Klasharx3x]

he's no longer in DOF

[@ErlendCaspersen]

@maniacablator Yesss, haaaaair. I promise, it`s not a wig.

[@VanillaSlice91]

lol, I'm perfectly ok with this kind of 'ruining'

[@YGdirektor]

those headphones are the size of my house

[@desolateroom]

This is great

[@Dompropat]

We all know that one guy...

[@DarkThoot]

@bajskung I know what you mean ,infact I saw very few bassplayer on youtube specialized in metal and a lot doing other covers.However I believe that musical tastes are irrelevant when people like you make us understand how far a musician can go-

[@Logstudent1988]

is it ok no matter how the song or the lyrics feel.. you still think that performance comes first.

[@Gevzh]

While the performance was awesome, might I compliment you on the warrior plumbers t-shirt!

[@ErlendCaspersen]

@bajskung Oh, I`d hate to burst your bubble ....

[@PomPomPomPommy]

Hahaha your face says : "lol it's boring"

[@oykuozer5624]

"Its a piece of pie, man." said the holy bassist.

[@barsdaghan4296]

Öykü Özer stfu

[@barsdaghan4296]

Öykü Özer yuh ulan bu ne hız, tech dinle dedik de o kadar değil

[@barsdaghan4296]

naber

[@barsdaghan4296]

Öykü Özer ii

[@strangehands89]

Am I the only one here who appreciate what he has done in this video? Jesus...

[@GatoradeIsNotJuice]

dude. props

[@aquaman1227]

This is hilarious... but still impressive.

[@ErlendCaspersen]

@FingersBassChannel Just check my channel for related bands like Spawn of Possession, Deeds of Flesh etc. I`ve been playing for about 18 years, studied music for a few years but haven`t had interest in theory for the past 10 years or so.Haven`t been practicing or had any interest in bass for the past 5 years, so I`m really not the go-to guy when it comes to educational pointers in any instance. Thanks, though.

[@maniacablator]

@bajskung hahaha.... ok i`ll buy that, by the way totally amazing face at 2:10

[@ChristBurner]

HAHAHHAAHA IS THAT AN ALTART MARIO SHIRT?. fuck yeah man...fuck yeah

[@ErlendCaspersen]

@bon2bonn Much appreciated.

[@ErlendCaspersen]

@johnkuzzie27 Deleting your own comments because you realize your "point" is derailed by the initial purpose of this video and then pull "arguments" out of thin air to make yourself look better? your eloquence and reasoning baffles me. I do have tons of gay stuff on KZbin and I urge you to bash them all with your elegant and rich vocabulary.

[@ErlendCaspersen]

No need to be sorry. I know I'm a prick, but there's a difference between arrogance and just plain out disliking people in general, and is why I tend overlook or respond "cleverly". On the other hand, at least I don't retort in caps lock, foul language and keep it within context with common courtesy at the bottom unlike most anonymous dregs behind a keyboard.

[@bassist12345]

For the three finger picking technique, do you lead with the index or ring finger?

[@InsaneDeathMachine]

LOL =)) +100

[@magzdookie33]

dude your the most sickest bassist... haha do more songs to ruin man..... do some justin beiber with metal riffs ^_^

[@De4dlyMet4lHe4d]

I think this is funny so nicely done :)

[@Centipede_Solaire]

Do you have any bands or music other than Spawn of Possession that I can listen to? You're skill is god like beyond words

[@ErlendCaspersen]

I've worked with Deeds of flesh, Blood Red Throne, Incinerate, Emeth, Hideous Deformity and currently involved with Abhorrent and Igorrr besides Spawn.

[@Centipede_Solaire]

Erlend Caspersen thanks dude what about anything not metal related?

[@ErlendCaspersen]

Dunno. Guess I'm just stuck in a niche genre with seemingly no way out.

[@Centipede_Solaire]

Erlend Caspersen haha well I've been jamming Incurso to this day since it came out, I'm patiently waiting for a new SoP album in the future

[@ErlendCaspersen]

Patience is a virtue after all :)

[@s14sr]

Hey, I wouldn't mind you ruining that Rick Rolled song. No doubt your capability on bass. Keep it up.

[@ErlendCaspersen]

@jptiol 16-17 years.

[@analitikgeometri4986]

JAMİRYO.

[@mertderya2979]

camiryu*

[@Klasharx3x]

Ivan Munguia from brain drill replaced him, now deeds fucked up.

[@hellizeo]

"Ruin" I guess it was opposite day

[@Jeffmetal42]

Not at all, this song doesn't call for all that crazy stuff. A good musician knows when to lay back and put their ego aside. Erlend is 100% correct w what he was trying to get across in this video.

[@hellizeo]

@@Jeffmetal42 art is art

[@kokojumbo972]

this is the funniest shit I've ever seen. goddamn im pissing myself.

[@ErlendCaspersen]

@concussedcarneous Pretty much, yes. Is that considered a bad thing in todays society all of a sudden?

[@PBCollects]

the bassist might as well flick the drummer off at this point

[@whatxanswer]

Totally serious face at 0:50

[@codyhansonbass]

Reminds me of Kilian Duarte...

[@MrsVallejoLaiho]

You rule

[@raphaelmuzzati145]

I'm sorry

[@ErlendCaspersen]

@sesspleftocore last.fm/user/alowishus/charts

[@sechave69]

you are god?? lml