Limelight Bass Cover HD

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Happy Birthday to Neil Peart who was born on this date in 1952 and who I happen to share a birthday with…same day, different year.
“Limelight” by Rush off of their Moving Pictures album which came out in 1981 and featured Geddy Lee on bass.
This was something I threw together quickly when I got the bass back from having work done on it and hadn’t planned on posting it, but it’s the only Rush song I had sitting around.
I’m playing the Fire-Glo Rickenbacker 4000 (converted from a 4003S) which sports a Zero-Mod Thumb-rest (of course), a gold pick-guard from PickGuardian, and an old, Dimarzio made, pick-up that was salvaged from an irreparably damaged Guild B-301 bass.

[@jacksonfritts2988]

How tf could anyone dislike this? This guy KILLS every cover he does... He is one of the best bassists I’ve listened too.

[@TJH3113]

Thanks a lot.

[@paulballek3986]

You got that right

[@lokjaw30]

He's incredible......let the idiots be idiots

[@C4Ske]

Don’t ever change your background, it’s just a signature to ur videos, love the cover man :)

[@TJH3113]

It did become sort of an unintended signature, didn't it? Thanks Arben.

[@C4Ske]

@@TJH3113 :)

[@tjowensjag]

Well done. A pleasure to see someone perform that so well!

[@TJH3113]

Thanks a lot!

[@ConstantineBassCovers]

Happy Birthday Troy. Hope you have a great day and an awesome year ahead. Cheers

[@TJH3113]

Thank you Constantine.

[@headsethero8226]

@@TJH3113 This is a huge coincidence but I am also named troy nicknamed tj and i also play bass

[@bermwarfare1]

When i was young i saw lyrics from this song wriiten in a school bathroom,its always been my fav!

[@TJH3113]

Awesome!

[@TheGrossMeta]

Excellent cover as always! Moving Pictures is one of the greatest masterpieces ever created.

[@TJH3113]

Thanks a lot.

[@giantcarver]

have you ever thought of providing rush bass lessons? your playing and depth of rush covers is a treasure for us Geddy / Rush fans to watch

[@anthony22bob]

Stupid question (that you may have answered in the past on your posts): Has Geddy ever reached out to you or dropped a note? Over the years many artists have surfed the web to see what their fans are doing/posting (hey that's how Arnel Pineda was discovered!), and it seems to me that you would be the perfect candidate for an artist to acknowledge in one way or another. You have always posted videos in a manner that is professional, technically accurate, respectful, and thoughtful-- in short, your videos honor the songs and artists that created them. Given that Geddy seems to be a very modest, funny, and engaging artist, I would not be surprised if he said "Hey, Troy, I really like your playing, and most importantly, how you share your love for all things Rush with other fans. Thanks." Just a thought....

[@menom7]

If he hasn't (Geddy).............he definitely SHOULD!!! As Troy deserves it,without question!!! :)

[@TJH3113]

No, the closest to anything like that is a couple of my videos being embedded on their official web page. Thanks for the kind thoughts and words though. A couple other bass players whose bass lines I've covered have reached out or, otherwise, acknowledged me which is always a thrill. Bruce Thomas is a big one. The fellow from Blue Oyster Cult......trying to think of who else, there are a few more. But what's even nicer is when I get recognized on the street or at a show or something which happens more and more these days.

[@imalicenseplatepressingdud6780]

I thought I would throw this in there because of your question I don't know if you're familiar with the guitarist Buckethead probably one of the top 5 shredders ever. He has quite a following that do covers of his songs in one of the guys name is Marlboro one-two-three-four I think it is was so good that Buckethead actually invited him on stage to play a couple songs with them and I thought it was a nice gesture.

[@carlosmurillo72]

@@TJH3113 way to go friend. The sound made me happy.

[@SanitysVoid]

David Ellefson never commented on my world Class megadeath Bass covers :)

[@alexey7459]

Amazing cover, the Rickenbacker sounds great too! Limelight is also a really great one to play on guitar, especially the emotional solo. Keep up the fantastic work 👍🏻

[@TJH3113]

Thanks a lot for taking the time to watch and leave a nice comment. I appreciate it.

[@charliewayne0809]

Amazing that Geddy does all that finger work while singing. Awesome cover Troy!

[@TJH3113]

It is, isn't it? Thanks.

[@Creaulx]

Actually frightening that he's able to do both so well, simultaneously. The difference between professionals and hacks like me is a pretty vast chasm..

[@Quintellectual]

Happy Birthday sir. Thanks for all the happiness you bring!

[@TJH3113]

Thank you very much.

[@neckarsulme]

You sir, are a technician and great player with feel

[@TJH3113]

You are too kind. Thank you.

[@aaronmeyers451]

This song meaning is so much more than meets the eye at first glance. The lyrics are about Neal’s struggles with being a superstar and having fans adore him.

[@TJH3113]

Yes, that's very true. Thanks for watching and for taking the time to comment.

[@47kcr]

This is what it looks like when a bass player is having fun playing a song. Happy birthday Troy.

[@davidellsworth9136]

That... Blew me away! Most excellent Troy!

[@TJH3113]

What video are you talking about? haha...Thanks.

[@FredOaks-m7x]

Here we are again. Thanks Troy!! You've really helped me over the last 4 years!!

[@TJH3113]

Happy to help!

[@joeysocks5718]

Another awesome bass cover

[@TJH3113]

Thanks again!

[@kman7183]

Never a disappointment, on point as always!

[@TJH3113]

Thank you.

[@kittymom2]

Belated Happy Birthday to you and Neil.... !

[@TJH3113]

Thanks.

[@_primemover_38]

still the greatest rush cover out there.

[@TJH3113]

You think? Thanks.

[@spaceguy7777]

how awesome!... how Geddy plays that bass and sings all thpose lyrics proves his musical genious...Neil...and Alex....all 3 are a musical prodigee making Rush unique ! GOOD JOB SIR! JESUS is LORD!

[@TJH3113]

Big truth! Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment William!

[@ministryofmaturity]

Happy Birthday, Troy! Your bass playing is always an inspiration!

[@AmaliePark]

One of my favorite songs to play.

[@TJH3113]

Awesome.

[@jmiller3298]

Nice great bass lines by Mr Lee you captured it great

[@TJH3113]

Thanks.

[@emorissMG]

Its easyness and smoothness that takes me!

[@TJH3113]

Thank you Marris!

[@1bls]

Spot on! I noticed nothing out of order. Great sound outta that fire glo ric.

[@TJH3113]

Thanks!

[@menom7]

Wishing the HAPPIEST of BIRTHDAYS to Sir-Neil,as he's the KING of the drumkit and forever will be!!! Along with wishing JUST AS AWESOME of BIRTHDAY to Sir-Troy here,who ALWAYS LEAVES US WANTING MORE after watching each and every video he posts!!! Happy-Birthday to BOTH You guys!!! Awesome Cover Troy and just because the mood struck me........I went downstairs and got on my drumkit and played this one right along with ya!!! ;)

[@TJH3113]

Thank you very much for the kind words. Awesome!

[@menom7]

Your very welcome,and I lied.........I actually played it (Limelight),about 3 times in a row!!! LOL. Can anyone BLAME me??? ;)

[@virgilrytaar9083]

Superb playing........and the sound of that bass: wow! I had a pair of 4000's back in the early 90's. I deeply regret selling them. Very special sound from that single pickup

[@TJH3113]

Thank you very much. Rickenbackers are one of those rare basses where the bridge p/u is in the same position in both the 1 and 2 p/u models.

[@zabelzardok]

The cover is awesome, perfectly nailed but 80% of the magic is in the tone: astonishing.

[@TJH3113]

Thanks. I'm glad you liked it.

[@GuitarBassCigar]

Happy Birthday!

[@TJH3113]

Thank you.

[@bobrouse8634]

Happy birthday to you Happy birthday to Neil Peart Great job as always

[@TJH3113]

Thank you.

[@afilpiace]

I think you're iconic. Everytime I want to check the notes of a Rush song I come here. You are a teacher for a lot of bass players like me. I love your passion and your hard work, keep it up. Thank you :)

[@TJH3113]

Thanks so much for the very kind words.

[@afilpiace]

​@@TJH3113 ❤

[@PSA955]

Great job Troy and Happy Birthday. You helped with learn this song for a gig a few years ago when you broke down the solo in slow mo, always appreciate the videos. A shout out to Zero Mod. I bought a 5 string Sadowsky MV5 (beautiful Burgundy Mist) a few months ago. Having seen you use their product I contacted them. They did not have one for that bass, so they literally engineered one for me. I sent them pics, specs etc. Great company and a great product.

[@TJH3113]

Glad you found the video helpful. Thanks. Hey, I mentioned your message to Tim and he said he'd love to see a photo of it. He's done a few "custom" things for me as well, never charging extra for it. And, just so you know, I've paid full price for every rest I've bought from the, which is around 8 or so. They've offered some free ones but I have so much respect for Tim and what he does that I insist on paying.

[@PSA955]

I'll send him a few pics, thanks Troy.

[@PSA955]

Great company, just sent Tim a few pics.

[@TJH3113]

Cool. I saw he posted them on his Zero-Mod Facebook page.

[@captainashlock]

I just wanted to say thanks. As a new Rush fan and longtime bass player I am really enjoying your videos. I don't know why it took me so long to find Rush but I am glad I did and now have this wonderful resource to draw from. Thanks again, Tristan

[@TJH3113]

Better late than never. Enjoy the ride, there's a huge catalog to explore.

[@TylerDunlapBass]

Covered this with my new Ric on my channel, think i did right by Geddy as well

[@TJH3113]

Very cool... I'll check it out.

[@jeffberkeley9656]

My gosh, you play so clean! My drummer played in a Rush tribute band so he is always urging me (us) to play Rush tunes. Thanks for your help in that. I can't even imagine singing those tunes as well! Geddy has to be one of the most talented musicians of our generation...up there with Ian Anderson (to me)...

[@TJH3113]

Thanks. Very cool, you can't go wrong by playing a little Rush here and there. Yes, Geddy is certainly one in a million, isn't he?

[@Kevin-rw4yw]

Very nice authentic playing.

[@TJH3113]

Thank you.

[@ChuckGlyder]

You're a killer player. Salute!!!!

[@TJH3113]

Aw, thanks a lot.

[@bapt_andthebasses]

Happy birthday, Troy!

[@TJH3113]

Thank you.

[@thestarwarsgeneration9864]

Happy Birthday Neil and Troy! I love the Rickenbacker! Great tone, and great playing! I'm always amazed at how you can commit all of these covers to memory.

[@TJH3113]

Thanks a lot.

[@Tobinindustrial]

Happy B'Day Troy and Neil Peart. Bang up job Troy. Always impressive. Rush covers are always a popular choice. Love it.

[@TJH3113]

Thank you.

[@TheAceneagles]

Great playing, and happy birthday!

[@TJH3113]

Thanks a lot.

[@B17B25guy]

Happy Birthday, Troy!

[@TJH3113]

Thanks.

[@basswanderer2765]

Nice playing, love the Rick w/ the pickup/upgrade. What a song and what an album, best album and best drummer of all time in my humble opinion, a masterpiece.

[@TJH3113]

Thanks.

[@nathanfoust7989]

oooh so so good. I love your Rickenbacker!! Would love to have one like that. :) Cool stuff.

[@TJH3113]

Thanks so much! Everyone is entitled to their own opinions and preferences but, out of all the basses that I've had, the Rickenbacker is one of my least liked.

[@naturaljoe7397]

I definitely needed this today. You’re the best, Troy!

[@TJH3113]

Thanks a lot.

[@Armakk]

That open E under the F# in the chorus gets me every time. Next level. #GOAT

[@TJH3113]

Yeah, Lifeson's chords were so ambiguous. It's one of the things that gave Rush their signature sound.

[@Armakk]

@@TJH3113 Plus Geddy's adventurousness in note choices

[@marvinewilliams8281]

Happy Birthday Neil!!!!!! Limelight is one of my early favorites Troy. You play it just like Geddy Lee!!!!! I love it!!!!!!!!!!1 Marvine:-)

[@TJH3113]

Thanks Marvine.

[@marvinewilliams8281]

Troy, have you ever heard of a song entitled " A Lighter Shade of Pale " by the group Procol Harem? That's a family favorite. I lost 3 siblings in 3 years and we played the tape at each funeral service. I love it. Let me know. Marvine :-)

[@ednaplate]

Happy Birthday Troy (and Neil) 👍

[@TJH3113]

Thanks.

[@Trygvar13]

We don't hear too many covers of this great song. Great job!

[@TJH3113]

Ha ha… Thanks!

[@TheCocoaDaddy]

Happy belated Birthday! Lucky you to share the same birthday with The Professor! :) Thanks for always posting such awesome and amazing videos! :)

[@TJH3113]

Thank you very much.

[@OFI_Bass]

great playing and great sound !!

[@TJH3113]

Thanks a lot!

[@Seano-ie8ne]

Happy bday Troy another excellent played rush cover well done 👍

[@TJH3113]

Thanks a lot.

[@marklweb]

This is the first Rush song I learned to play. Thank you for "throwing it together". :)

[@TJH3113]

Cool. You're welcome.

[@jacobw.8094]

Sick, I just discovered your channel, and I'm loving it dude!

[@TJH3113]

Thanks.

[@shanecabbage2187]

Happy Birthday Troy. Amazing as usual. Thank you once again for sharing these amazing bass covers and I inspiring us to keep moving forward with our playing.

[@TJH3113]

Thank you kindly.

[@marcelosoto-quiroga1965]

Quite amazing! Congrats on that superb cover.... Geddy would surely clap!

[@TJH3113]

Thank you very much.

[@Hettmar]

You're truly a great player and a real inspiration for young bassists like myself, keep up the amazing work, sir! :) P.S. I love your mask collection :D

[@TJH3113]

Thanks for the kind words. Most of the masks are from DeathStudios.

[@mcgovlau]

Happy birthday!

[@TJH3113]

Thank you Laura.

[@rdfrancismusic]

My favorite social media-streaming bassist, ever. And the mask wall is pretty freakin' cool, too. Love your jams.

[@TJH3113]

Aw, very nice of you to say. Most of the masks are from DeathStudios.

[@rdfrancismusic]

@@TJH3113 Cool, I'll look them up.

[@CindyDC]

First of all, Happy Birthday !! I hope you have the best day, limelight is one of my favorites ☺

[@TJH3113]

Thanks Cindy.

[@AlexSosaBolivia]

Nice job as always. Of course this album is about more than Rush, it goes back to that whole amazing time and era in the spring and summer of 1981, something only those of us who were teenagers then could understand. Sorry I missed you at the Priest/Purple show!

[@TJH3113]

Thank you very much. Yes, I'm sorry as well. Things were pretty hectic. Not a very big crowd though.

[@ChipsA17]

My absolute favorite rush song. And favorite to play on bass and drums. Well done on the rick! Sounds so good

[@TJH3113]

Awesome. Thanks so much!

[@pag3309]

Feliz Cumpleaños!!!! Awesome cover limelight is my favorite Rush song THANK YOU!!!

[@TJH3113]

Thank you.

[@patrickbutler9744]

happy birthday!!

[@TJH3113]

Thank you.

[@mdotn9]

Happy birthday Troy. I love the tone of that bass.

[@TJH3113]

Thanks a lot.

[@lisabiamonte6575]

❤ it...reminds me of our NRHS days....& nights

[@TJH3113]

Right?

[@fishermanmike44]

Happy Birthday Troy, I was upstairs making bacon and egg tacos and swore this was a album playing , BUT NOPE, its Troys Amazing bass covers of Rush. Keep up the great playing, nothing better then your bass covers to put me in a great mood

[@TJH3113]

Thank you very much Mike.

[@julianknight3422]

One word: awesome! Loving these videos. They really help me progress. Thanks Troy.

[@TJH3113]

Thank you. I'm glad you found it helpful.

[@diegovargas70]

Happy Birthay!!

[@TJH3113]

Thanks.

[@TheDp1965]

Happy Birthday Troy. Cheers.

[@TJH3113]

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[@gffrush]

Happy late Birthday Troy! Superb job. Great on everything!

[@TJH3113]

Thanks.

[@eduardo0796]

Happy birthday Troy!

[@TJH3113]

Thank you.

[@cdosj]

Happy Birthday...and an excellent cover as always...Thanks for posting.

[@TJH3113]

Thank you.

[@RichardsScott]

Happy birthday. And great rendition!

[@TJH3113]

Thanks.

[@9_nein_9]

Nailed that one to the wall, that Ric sounds incredible Troy.

[@TJH3113]

Thank you.

[@JohnMatthewman]

I've been playing along with some of your videos lately and they've been really helpful for me. I just started working on "Limelight" a few days ago, so it's cool to see you post an HD version of it. Thanks for all great bass videos.

[@TJH3113]

That's great to hear, thanks for letting me know.

[@yannickloyer8896]

great job as usual and happy birthday !

[@TJH3113]

Thank you.

[@PookBidault]

Happy birthday to you, man!

[@TJH3113]

Thank you.

[@Colebenson98]

That bass tone is crazy

[@TJH3113]

Glad you liked it.

[@darciosouto]

The most impressive is that the voxist Geddy Lee does all this and still sings, it must have two brains.

[@TJH3113]

No doubt.

[@possibly8180]

I hope ric brings back the 4000 as their true entry-level bass offering. Nice cover mate.

[@TJH3113]

Was the 4000 their entry level bass? I thought that was the 3000 series. In any case, even if they came out with an "entry level" instrument, I'm sure it would cost an arm and a leg. Thanks!

[@possibly8180]

@@TJH3113 technically you're right hahaha but in the grand scheme of things they've been all but overshadowed by the 4000 series, they're still pretty nice though. It seems that the only constant with rickenbackers now are their exorbitant price tags as you've pointed out lmao.

[@dbvetter7485]

Excellent cover, one of my favorites.

[@TJH3113]

Thanks.

[@ledboots5178]

What a coincidence. I was watching a video of Alex Lifeson demonstrating how to play this yesterday. Nice job as usual, Troy, and birthday greetings to you.

[@TJH3113]

Thank you.

[@tonyrodriguez2566]

Happy birthday! Great job, as always.

[@TJH3113]

Thank you.

[@MrAjc236]

I wish I had 1/100 of your talent!

[@TJH3113]

I would bet that you already have way more than that.

[@MarbsMusic]

Happy Birthday Troy! Excellent as always!

[@TJH3113]

Thank you very much.

[@jamescoderre9595]

Hi Troy ..... as I mentioned in a previous post ..... Man I love the sound of your modified Rickenbacker.... 😀 bravo !! 👍

[@TJH3113]

Thanks, I'm much happier with it now too.

[@joewest6182]

Impeccable cover as usual. Thank you for the lesson. Still ironing out the (super complex) part during the guitar solo, but getting there. Many thanks again!

[@TJH3113]

Thanks Joe. Keep at it and it will come together. Take care!

[@andrewweeks448]

God that sounds so good. I literally just put flatwounds on my Rick and now I want to tear them off haha

[@TJH3113]

Thank you Andrew. Sorry to hear that.

[@peterg.bassist]

Troy, this is awesome: your tone, your technique, your passion and dedication! Thanks again for posting this remarkable along with so many other fine ones! Thumbs up!

[@TJH3113]

Wow, thanks for the very kind words Peter! I greatly appreciate them.

[@boomxx_wickedkilla_xx2889]

Amazing playing like always!! Just so captivating

[@TJH3113]

Thank you very much.

[@KreaperSlayer]

love your 4000! been playing my 4003 a ton lately and absolutely love it

[@TJH3113]

Awesome!

[@MrChriswren]

fantastic job .. love the ric

[@TJH3113]

Thanks a lot.

[@pixelatedzephyr6325]

man i have auto play going and its just great covers every time

[@TJH3113]

Thanks a lot!

[@holdenruppert7638]

Hell of a bass tone... that’s rickenbacker for ya

[@TJH3113]

I'm glad you liked it.

[@BURZZA3G]

FANTASTIC! Mary~

[@TJH3113]

Thank you.

[@Langiss]

wow,, you play really good Limelight,, with precision,, thanks for this music,, excuse my bad English,,,, I speak french,

[@TJH3113]

Thank you very much. I understood you perfectly.

[@joeysocks5718]

Awesome.👏🏼 Band wants me to learn this, wish me luck

[@TJH3113]

You can do it!

[@colinwilson8523]

Spot on as usual Troy, Happy Birthday mate (coincidentally its my youngest lads birthday today also) ...... and i still say that bass would look better sitting on a stand in MY play room !!!

[@TJH3113]

Thanks. I'll put you in my will.

[@meredith5195]

Outstanding!!

[@TJH3113]

Thank you Meredith!!