Lianne La Havas - Bittersweet (Bass Cover)

[@raphymartinez]

One of my favorite things about this channel is how she never says anything. She never acknowledges the viewer and thats kinda cool. Like she purely does this for herself and we happen to be allowed to listen.

[@nasah99]

But I think Julia does occassionally respond to comments, when the comments make her really happy!

[@raphymartinez]

nasah99 Yeah that’s cool. I’m more talking about in the videos themselves. We are a fly on the wall while she’s doing her thing. She doesn’t look at the camera and say “please make sure to like share and subscribe” and all that.

[@nasah99]

@@raphymartinez you are very right. I think it's because she's a truly professional musician. I recall in her YT bio she also wrote she won't take requests for songs. The channel showcases her artistry. Julia's work speaks for itself.

[@spawnterror]

Thanks to Julia just for that. For sharing music with us free. Top quality!

[@jrisdr]

nasah99 and when they are technical questions about her gear.

[@nic4obg]

Most people wouldn't notice, but as a musician this is spectacular! Slow peaces and especially expressive ones like this one are way harder than the upbeat fun ones, but damn does this girl just nail it. The most impressive part is - she just does it in one take, no cuts, tempo is like a recording.... it will be a shame when aliens come and take her back...

[@pfloydf2579]

On that note she’ll get to play with David Bowie

[@Modlawls123]

This one is one of my favorites of Julia's works. The way she uses space in this is amazing

[@inflightmode357]

I SWEAR that playing slower grooves takes SO much more discipline to nail. Anyone want a lesson in palm mutting, holding back, and cheeky triplets; I suggest this video.

[@nentihaiudittu]

so true, same with every instrument. More space between the notes makes it so much harder to master

[@DOGOID]

and it's the space which defines the notes

[@deanroddey2881]

@@nentihaiudittu Yep. I've played guitar/bass for a long time but have started learning drums lately, and a slow groove is stupidly hard to keep tight and swinging. The tendency to rush is so difficult to avoid when you are first learning an instrument.

[@mooncorp212]

This is true in many instruments. I'm learning batucada, the maestre told us playing slow is harder than fast, because the groove is more precise, and I knew that 20 years ago when I was a jazzfunk bass player too :)

[@seasidesandies3334]

Sorry Davie504 but you are not the best bassist on KZbin. This is our queen! Julia crushes it and actually plays bass in all her videos ❤

[@SlimOhYeah]

hahahahahha i agree

[@CosmicHippopotamus]

Davie isn’t close to the best bassist on KZbin. He is the best KZbinr on bass, though.

[@WizardOfArc]

Jacob G I was thinking that would be Adam Neely... but that’s probably because I’m a nerd

[@user-km9bx3gf3z]

@@WizardOfArc agree, neely is king

[@JayJaymusic]

Yes! I'm just waiting for the slapp

[@lucasuieda8274]

I love how Julia knows the right moments when the bass line should be highlighted and when it should be more laid back (not many bassists know this distinction). Wonderful video as always!

[@WizardOfArc]

Lucas Uieda and those sweet ghost notes

[@kenmorley2339]

Which bassists dont know ?

[@jackandblaze5956]

This is what I always dreamed that bass should sound like

[@daitos1955]

Not only that but also changes the tone by plucking with a combination of her thumb and index fingers. Finally I really admire how she "resolves" with a magic run to fall onto the ONE of the next bar. Truly exceptional.

[@bikesnbeerz]

This one you did, it's just next level. If that is even possible. So many parts and need for a tight pocket. 350K subs and not one word, tshirt or other advertisements. You are one in a million J !

[@GregPettus]

Totes would buy a tshirt though

[@stephmo371]

@@GregPettus 100% agree like a cool outline design of her sitting with/playing her bass would be dope

[@wes4439]

+

[@jakubkoutny]

I would support you if you have merch Julia

[@williamgreene4834]

@@jakubkoutny You could support her without merch. You would be getting a ton for your money.

[@KallebKS]

I'm addicted to Julia's videos, they are so good

[@TankFiora]

And here I was trying to have a bad day, then Julia comes out with this groove, now I can't have my bad day.

[@rcn3000]

🤣

[@SephBentos]

I love how your face subtly lights up when you smash the tastier licks. That’s a feeling we all know well and seeing a fellow player experience it just makes us all feel such joy 💛

[@shenzous]

I let out a loud gasp cause OH MY GOD my two favorite things in one video, Julia’s bass playing and Lianne La Havas 😭😭😭 I’m truly blessed

[@sophya3936]

This bass has such an unique sound

[@EredarLordJaraxxus]

Short scale? They have a rumble on the low notes due to lower string tension I think.. would love one!

[@hummelspatz]

S SG if you ever get a chance, try out the SWB pro by Chowney. It’s about 31” so more a medium scale bass that could be set up as a piccolo as well. Amazing versatile instrument.

[@bassistdc]

It's not just the bass. It's her hands. The tone comes from the hands.

[@robertTUBEbrazeau]

bassistdc 💯%

[@lowis666]

Don't forget about the unique look lol

We don't have the same tastes, except RHCP and a few other songs, so I always discover great songs and grooves when Julia uploads a video. Then I am immediately disappointed that the original doesn't have the bass so loud :( A suggestion: Think About Things by Daði Freyr. Killer bass line on that one 🖤

[@Bingus_mcgee]

Think About Things is such a GOOD song

[@kennet7837]

That song could have brought Iceland their first win in the Eurovision Song Contest.

[@garrettsworrldd]

Read this as we don’t have the same testes :/

[@teddybearbomber2261]

Being able to transition from old school baselines like Patrice Rushen's Forget Me Nots, to more modern baselines like this, is so astounding and a testament to the range you have. Definitely subscribed.

[@os-jan6193]

I'm too old and unfit to follow all these covid good intention keep fit youtube channels. Julia is my alternative, she provides 3 vital services with each release: 1 - Her bass covers always sound fresh, this makes me feel mentally happy and uplighted during these tough times. 2 - Her grooves always get my head nodding uncontrollably, along with my right foot tapping which equals a great form of physical excercise ;-) 3 - She is always introducing me to new music, that would otherwise pass me by. Thanks Julia for sharing your love of bass and keeping it real. Please don't turn into yet another youtube narcissist. I'm convinced your subscribers not only appreciate your talent but also your modesty.

[@a-hussein2636]

Couldn't agree more, her modesty is so refreshing for someone so talented.

[@michaelanthony9068]

Well said.

[@BrendaHbarros]

Girl, I love the way you express yourself when you play a song. I am sending you lots of love from Brazil ❤

[@bari1348]

Staying in the pocket while playing this slowly is a challenge. Never rushing; never lagging. Perfect musicianship. Feeling the music. Singing with her fingers.

[@cindymacamay7340]

One of the reasons why I listen to your covers is because you introduce me to new, amazing artists. And this one right now is extraordinary, made even better by your bass playing. I am really a fan of you. Thank you for posting a new cover. :)

[@FerNLlaca]

I have just discovered Liannes music weeks ago and thought to myself, Julia would nail this. And you did, this is amazing. Keep grooving on Julia!

[@777jettford]

You've inspired me to pick up the bass again...after 30 years. Thanks for the inspiration. Cheers. All the best to you!

[@danielcaballero9818]

I never would've thought I'd be so into a bass cover of Lianne La Havas, but now I don't know how I've lived without it for so long

[@lukeaxcell]

Wonderful song choice, Julia. I've been listening to the album recently and it's great. I hope Lianne sees this 🙂

[@aomai3016]

Not gonna lie. I saw “Lianne La Havas” and clicked on the video real fast... ☺️ Sweet cover.

[@tmk8807trig]

I love Lianne so much.

[@teacher-sean]

Julia, how are you liking the short scale Stingray compared to your other basses? I have the same one and I love it! After I started playing short scale basses a few years ago, it was hard to go back to standard scale because the short scale is so comfortable and easy by comparison (for me). Anyway, I love that you don't use your channel for talking or pushing a product. You seem really humble and real and I think that's why people love you so much more. I hope you're doing well with everything! Thank you for the killer grooves. You've gotten me into a lot of new music I didn't know about. I appreciate your selection of tunes. :)

[@juliaplaysgroove]

Thank you for your kind words! The short scale is amazing, it's easy to play and has nice warm sound :)

[@wstricklmain]

Goosebumps when I hear your riffs dancing around her voice.

[@jdmeesey]

🤯 Lianne Le Havas + Julia’s Sweet Sweet Bassnectar was a match made in HEAVEN!

[@larissachanelle]

I was obsessed with Bittersweet earlier this year and it absolutely made my night seeing this cover! So well done. You're always very in tune to the artistic choices throughout each song you cover. Mad respect, always!

[@gamby16a]

You play like a session player from the early 70's on this one. Total oldschool soul vibe on it. Such soulful playing. I can't wait to see you how far your fame goes.

[@lIXeonIl]

I just love when she hits a dope run. Always puts the most genuine, proud smile on her face. It's nice to see that kind of passion.

[@maibates2796]

Feels like a low light bar in a basement, super chill

[@gravityalwayswins1434]

Dang... straight ahead soulful bass line. Your playing is just soo so deeply fine. Gotta add this vid is visually moving. Your clothes, the bass, the furniture, composition, music. VERY well done Julia. Thanks.

[@kintozero3169]

Ikea. So I see you are a man of culture as well

[@Ellie931]

QUEEENNNN! So inspiring to young, female, self-taught musicians

[@VinceMcLennon]

I've been listening to this album on repeat for two weeks. Such good taste.

[@juanfischer1498]

Master of your craft! Go julia!

[@vjordan1709]

The talent to learn a short scale bass,a regular scale bass, and a five string bass and rock them all is super impressive! You go girl!

[@BryanElDuro]

That's the way a person who loves making music moves! Just enjoy it, I feel you!👏❤

[@w4344]

My first bass is arriving on friday. Been a guitarist for 20 years, but your videos and awesome talent made me open my eyes that I’m a bassist at heart! Thank you Julia❤️

[@esperandio]

I cannot hide my smile when got notified that a new vide came up from juliaplaysgroove... too much feeling in this bassline, you rock!

[@lowenergygirl]

Been a fan of Lianne since 2012 so seeing this is amazing as she's truly underrated. Congrats on doing her music justice and then some!!

[@JohnnyWooh]

Can you imagine just finding her channel now, through this video, and then having all the other ones to watch and marvel at the skill and her love for the art? So good.

[@eflizotte]

her new record is super good... love hearing this song from it!

[@hv1785]

Maybe the best one yet! Rhythmically, so interesting, and the note choices are sophisticated and jazzy. Never heard the song before, but I loved it.

[@tethanabby]

Oh my! Two of my favorite musicians put together!

[@AdrianTrepka]

Można by słuchać całymi dniami... wybitny performance, wspaniały dobór utworu i wyczucie instrumentu nie z tej ziemi! Wspaniała robota, ogromne gratulacje!! :D

[@juliaplaysgroove]

Dzięki bardzo Adrian! 🙌

[@emanuelmaftei3959]

Julia doesn't play groove, she is groove. So thankful for your covers!

[@mystoneshavenomossgill6402]

Holding back when your showcasing your skill is hard to do. You've done that and still showed out. Well done.

[@alreadydeadfunk]

One of my favourite tunes right now. It is such a melodious and soulful number. I am glad to see that you have also picked it up for the base cover. Great!

[@bipolarbear1450]

You made me play bass again after so many years , i just recently found my old , a bit rusty bass guitar and amp in my old cabinet.Feels good.I keep rocking the californication and bullet in the head all day long.

[@TheBeardedCheng]

as a drummer, I watch more bass playing videos than drummers and Julia is always at the top of the list. that pocket groove is flawless. well done as always.

[@belizebound]

Such a soulful rendition.

[@miniorek]

Piękny klimat wydobyłaś tym basem. Piękna atmosfera.

[@warrior1325]

My God, what a voice of that singer! What a melody! It feels really good. And you playing a lot, as always! And beautiful. Congratulations, great choice.

[@warrior1325]

Wow, I came back to listen so I read the description. I swear I hadn't read the description when I made that comment. 😯

[@etiennemelendez6749]

the album this song is from is fantastic and so is this song. you really took it to another level here

[@alvarojunka]

No fancy PC, lights or camera, average bass, awesome player, this is what most of us search for, you are trully one in a million as many people mentioned in the comments. Awesome job!

[@Nothing2Interesting]

average bass? Thats a sterling lol thats a little more than average

[@stuffnuns]

The tone that julia gets from the Sterling makes it apparent it ain’t an average bass - just as Julia is not an average bassist.

[@gentrywhite8423]

I worship you. I cannot believe how unreal talented you are, my dear! Never stop!

[@tomgriffiths1043]

Everyone is entitled to their opinion... obviously. That doesn't mean that everyone's opinion is equally valid. In particular, those 11 people who, at the time of writing, gave this a thumbs down need to have a talk with themselves and work out where their lives went wrong. Outstanding - as usual.

[@veroman34]

This seems like the best cover so far, all the control and details. Out of this world

[@jayzerz64]

I needed this so badly! Julia X Lianne La Havas!!! Amazing!!!

[@pedroramos235]

I am a struggling musician, but your videos are a great reminder of how infectiously fun music can be. Thank you for what it is you do, and I wish the best for you.

[@flintstan1213]

Well done. Really nice cover but I hope you make solos or something without someone singing just you playing

[@marian8317]

I‘m so excited you covered Lianne La Havas. The entire album is incredible, and you really killed this.

[@wizrom3046]

You are showing new levels of expression there. 🎷 I like it when you play a bit looser and focus on the flow and expressiveness... Julia on the edge! 🎸🔊👍👍👍

[@faltonito]

Absolutely KILLED IT

[@JamesRone]

This line reminds me of Chuck Rainey on Crusaders 1. I love the long, fluid lines. Terrific.

[@afonsodutra2252]

Lianne + Julia = Eargasms 😍

[@astro-dodo8013]

Omg I love this song and I was planning to learn it on bass!! Lianne La Havas is so underrated. Great cover!!

[@thebagasaos9795]

Thank God for your skill! You're a inspiration!

[@GhostFacedrummer]

You are phenomenal on the bass! I’m a KZbin drummer and think it would super cool to collab on a groove. Let me know what you think!

[@streetwearzcompany6847]

That would be so cool! Just checked your channel...you and Julia would rock

[@ververeviews]

OMG that would be so cool!

[@robertramjam913]

Good luck with that.

[@jackie_treehorn2736]

Two perfect artists aligned ♥️🙏🏻🌟

[@joshuabrice3800]

This may be my favorite one you've done. I mean your version of Hair was so darn good, but all the groove and expression in this is beautiful. Excellent.

[@babymelle2820]

I've been self teaching bass guitar for about 4 months now and you are definitely an inspiration. Thanks Julia! You're awesome!

[@dupreebranch2850]

Julia you're new Bass sounds great ! You're inspiration for young women and men in your musical playing keep playing we Love you in the 🇺🇸 !

[@dupreebranch2850]

I like your musical taste. has alot of devirsity !

[@stesstuff5216]

The way you play and the sweet tone has me transfixed. Fantastic

[@shiloh4184]

JPG has put me up on so much good music. And made me listen to stuff i wouldve brushed off at first glance just bc her rep is top notch for playing quality stuff in a quality way. Never overkill either and i know she could murder if she wanted to. Not 1 dud post in the lot. Just daily musical Blessings and mental get rights. Much appreciated.

[@robertperry9752]

I just want to say thank you. You inspired me to pick up the bass guitar again after years of not playing. I've been playing bass for two months now after watching your videos.

[@gary999t]

Julia is so in the pocket, I don't think she could even get out of it if she tried. These videos are incredible.

[@andimulder67]

Hello Julia, under normal circumstances this is not my kind of music. BUT: I love it when YOU are playing it. I love to see you play. This is the moment when I get goose bumps. Whenever I hear songs on the radio you played here, I imagine how you are playing the bass. Thanks for doing all that here ❤️❤️❤️

[@brunfernandes]

It's so disappointing listening to the original versions after Julia "covers" them, I just want her bass lines in absolutely every song

[@rodneyb.hubbard5963]

Look at her, a musical beauty. Just amazing!

[@devinmoodley4061]

Yes Julia!!! I knew this song had a funky bass line, but damn. You killed it! As per usual. Much love from Canada 🇨🇦

[@kiralokay4661]

I love how you give songs a completely different feel. I know this song inside and out, and you made it have a different vibe and I love it so much. you are so talented and so inspiring

[@Beaut_Beau]

Listening to the "original" song after hearing Julia's incredible bass playing is an exercise in pure disappointment.

[@Guilhermetmfranco]

Thats exactly my thoughts on almost every music she covers

[@khartoumist1031]

Oh god I know. I've never heard this tune before, but I dig it, so I was considering going and listening to more of the artist, but I know I'm gonna be like "OK where's the bass"

[@laysfreire4410]

Exactly how i feel these days listening to Break My Heart by Dua Lipa without Julia's slap towards the end

[@tomwilliams8591]

Lianna's music is incredible, please give her a listen

[@shenzous]

@@MrHarrystank I second this! I love Lianne but honest to God her Bittersweet album version sounds soulless compared to her COLORS performance. Thank God COLORS now release their video performance on streaming platform. I don't like what I feel and think about Lianne if I have to be stuck with her album version

[@musicislifeproductions3602]

You are one of my favorite bass players. I really like the music that you choose to do and it's cool to see interesting versions of songs and see can be done in the bass. It's good for people to realize it's potential and be exposed to this music. The awesome musical content is something that people are very thankful for. It helps alot of people

[@piper.young04]

I'm not usually one to comment on videos but damn. julia, if you're reading this, I've been subscribed for a while and I enjoy every single one of your videos. you nail it every time! :)

[@anti-boomer2023]

Thanks for the groove! You make every song you cover sound so much better.

[@michaelkrelwitz6203]

I don't know about everyone else, but I would love to hear about how you started playing bass/what you did to get where you are now! Keep up the great work!!!

[@juliaplaysgroove]

Check out my interview with No Treble :) www.notreble.com/buzz/2020/05/14/sense-of-groove-an-interview-with-juliaplaysgroove/

[@salfadel]

Love that you're getting more comfortable and loosening up when you play, feel like I'm catching u in your element and goddamn are u talented

[@JDLRtv]

i'm a 38 year old man starting bass. YOU INSPIRE ME.

[@Jroc33]

I'm 41 and starting

[@icantthinkofaname62]

I like how every cover you put out it makes the song slightly better

[@mv11000]

Apart from being an excellent bass player, you have great taste as well. For the umpteenth time, I get to know a great musical talent through your vids.

[@lilianalarab6435]

Beautiful 🖤 watching this calms my anxiety

[@aniket7151]

This girls is rlly amazing!! Keep it up ... 😊😊

[@kpgomez1117]

Never thought you'd cover a Lianne La Havas song! This is just amazing!

[@pierretaylor7011]

🔥🔥🔥. Smoky and sweet at the same time!!! You had me bopping and rocking Julia.😂👏🏾🙏🏾

[@claramorey6187]

You covered my fav artist ever. I'm no longer just living, I'm thriving 💆🏻‍♀️

[@whotookmybadjas]

You should get an Ikea sponsorship

[@ProfessorDrock]

lol

[@petermitrano264]

sub goal of buy nicer furniture lmao

[@JonCollinsMedia]

I was gonna say a glasses sponsor but that works too 🤣

[@blakghost2023]

Or some kind of sponsor

[@freak1310c]

Or Audacity

[@davidgpeterson]

WOW! Different setting. Different groove. Same bass badassery. Well done, Julia. Well done.

[@ShredST]

Great song choice!

[@thedepartmentoffunk3393]

The slower the harder and she nailed it. Awesome sense of timing and groove.

[@bungangero23]

I'm not here to comment about your epic playing, more people have said enough, but damn this video's visual is amazing. The sofa, the laptop, everything is balanced and aesthetically pleasing.

[@zeeeOgre]

Loving this - as usual - when you drop a soulful bass line! Thank you!