Man in the Box Bass Cover

RIP Mike Starr who died on this date in 2011.
I know I’ve been beating you guys up pretty good this week with all the uploads, but I found this website where you can search when celebrities (musicians) were born or died. I always struggle when deciding what video to upload, so I welcome an anniversary of any sort to help take the decision out of my hands. Unfortunately for you, it’s been a very busy week.
Many years ago, Lynn and I were driving around with her older brother, Danny. He's very hip to music of all sorts although he hates Rush, but that's another story. He lives in Manhattan and works for the post office there. Super nice guy, but a typical NYC nut job. And I don’t mean “nut job” in a bad way. New York City people just have a unique view of things and a certain way about them. Anyway, this song came on the radio and he leaned forward from the back seat and said, “If I was captured by aliens and they asked me to explain to them what hard-rock was, I would play them this song.” I have to say that I agree with him and Lynn and I still laugh every time we hear it.
“Man in the Box” by Alice in Chains off of their album, “Facelift” which came out in 1990 and featured the late Mike Starr on bass.

[@crashkamio5819]

The death of Mike Starr hurt man. He was a phenomenal player, had this really cool way around the bass that was groovy, rhythmic and melodic. Always liked the little walking line he does on this song too, that had an impact on me when I was a bit younger looking for fresh ideas to put into metal/rock songs. You did this line justice and then more. You got that power he had too, nailed it technically in every aspect! Much respect dude.

[@TJH3113]

I'd have to agree with you on all you've said. And thanks!

[@coldwar45]

No apologies necessary for the amount of uploads. The more the merrier my man! Very good cover. Sticking with AIC, you should do a cover of Would? as well. Such an awesome bass line.

[@TJH3113]

Ok, I just don't want to overwhelm my people. Thanks. That seems to be a popular request on this thread. I'll check it out.

[@dspencer1969]

@@TJH3113 Thanks Mr Troy!

[@carolyngutierrez9804]

Yeah! A.I.C. - my hometown boys. R.I.P. Layne and Demri. 💞

[@Algo1]

Rick Beato did one of his what makes this song great episodes on this one and I was mesmerized at how busy the bassline actually is and then you cover it to your stellar standard. RIP Mike. Thanks Troy.

[@Creaulx]

Just watched that Rick Beato video last week, it's excellent - and so is everything Troy uploads!

[@TJH3113]

I'll have to check that out. Thanks, I'm glad you liked it.

[@bentpolski]

Rick is amazing all around Im a subscriber.

[@tedlis517]

No doubt that Rick, Troy, and other KZbinrs complement each other when focusing on the same material. Room for all. Thanks Troy!

[@franklyle2798]

Great tone and execution as always. Love this song...my favorite band out of the Seattle crowd. Well done, sir...a fitting tribute to Mike.

[@TJH3113]

Thank you very much. I was not a big fan of the grunge scene but, like you, these guys were probably my favorite.

[@patrickgarrett9866]

The vocal duo of Staley and Cantrell was amazing. Their harmonies were unique and all theirs. Staley passed away on April 5th, does that mean we can look forward to another one? Great job!

[@TJH3113]

I agree, and no, probably not. Thanks a million.

[@johnnymartini5434]

Damn, spectacular performance as always, that spector sound is pure gold. Also AiC is one of my favourites :) Cheers!

[@TJH3113]

Thank you very much, I'm glad you liked it.

[@Samantha_Jarrett96]

Amazing solid cover as always man. Love your work.

[@TJH3113]

Thank you very much.

[@johnrickard3158]

Great job man. Im a stickler and you nailed every note dead on as it was with the sameme tone as ns sound. Much respect!!

[@TJH3113]

Thanks a lot, John!

[@SteveSam66]

Awesome job, Love the tone!!

[@TJH3113]

Thank you.

[@larryviars2597]

Good one T., i have always loved the crunch of this song and the voice box on the guitar

[@TJH3113]

Thanks.

[@greaseking2220]

This is the best bass cover ive heard

[@TJH3113]

Thanks so much!

[@CindyDC]

I love this every time i watch it, shuch a sweet bass,.. 💕

[@TJH3113]

Thanks Cindy.

[@ack1961]

As always, a great job on a terrific song. The Spector sounds great!

[@TJH3113]

Thanks a lot.

[@louissuppa490]

Love how I always stumble across u, a combo of weird/awesome...was looking for an easier fun song to pick up on hadda few options of course I hadda pick the best👊

[@TJH3113]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@kayak1965]

This is a FUN song to play. I've rocked out in the studio with this one.

[@kayak1965]

great story too btw...

[@TJH3113]

Yes, it is. I've never played it in the proper key before though. I would just tune my D string down. It's even better this way.

[@kennyhanes4738]

Another amazing cover Troy!!! Loving the Spectors. I just got a Legend 4 standard. Love it.

[@TJH3113]

Thank you. Very cool... enjoy it!

[@billbarton63]

Excellent!

[@TJH3113]

Thanks.

[@egresso]

Amazing bass's cover. Thank you for sharing.

[@TJH3113]

Thank you very much.

[@Alscendion]

Thanks a lot for this cover, man!!! Well played, sounds awesome, and 4 the record, this is how I learned to play this one on bass -- So big cheer and respect from here! Rock on! P.S. "Love the masks dude!"

[@TJH3113]

Thank you. I'm glad you liked it and happy that you found the video helpful. Most of the masks are from DeathStudios.

[@RobTheriault210]

Nice! Great tone! Yeah!!!

[@RobTheriault210]

Je l'a fais en show! Merci pour le tutorial! 😛😛

[@TJH3113]

Thank you!

[@brianmills8367]

Excellent as usual!

[@TJH3113]

Thanks a ton. (I'm trying to come up with different forms of "thank you")

[@davidcutler3934]

Absolutely awesome dude, one of my favourites, such a shame what happened to layne and Mike xx Alice in chains has a place in my heart and I enjoyed jamming along with you dude, take it easy dude

[@TJH3113]

Thanks a lot. Yes, very sad...addiction has no boundaries.

[@MichaelMaxwell747]

Very well done and I love Spector basses!

[@TJH3113]

Thanks. Me too!

[@CindyDC]

💕

[@TheDp1965]

Great song. Living in Seattle in the 90’s was a fun time. Watching the grung music seen flourish around me was pretty Epic. It wasn't unusual to go into a bar in Pioneer Square and see some one like Mother Love Bone play a set under a discized name like Dog pissing Rats..

[@TJH3113]

Thanks. Very cool.

[@alisonmercieca1465]

Pity the fool who gave this a 👎. Nothing but 🖤🖤🖤 for this here. Thank you

[@TJH3113]

Thanks Mrs. T.

[@anavaldez9062]

Love it.

[@TJH3113]

I'm glad. Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment.

[@jordanevans3507]

Perfection

[@TJH3113]

Thanks.

[@Bacopa68]

Wait; Mike Starr is dead? I looked him up and at least he died of an overdose, a young man's death. But Luke Perry? I thought he was younger than me, but he was just a few months older. He died an old man's death. Am I near death? Really? Is this how it ends? Will I end? I still feel young. Sorry to go on here, but I lost both my parents in the last two years and was with both of them while they died. Sure gives you perspective. There's nothing like seeing it happen. And it's not so good. BTW, Great cover. And the detune? Was it just half-step flat tuning? And what about even lower tunings like Tony Iommi's C# standard? Did Geezer tune down or just adapt? I have lowered to C# and found strings get sloppy. A higher gauge could fix this, but I buy mid gauge.

[@TJH3113]

Very sorry for your losses. We had a cat pass away at home a few years ago and it was horrible. I can't imagine watching a loved one slip away like that. It still haunts me. Yes, just a half-step down. Actually, I didn't know that Iommi tuned down that far, so I really don't know what Geezer does. This bass I am using is now tuned down to drop D (for the Ghost stuff) and I had it set up to do that, using slightly heavier strings and such.

[@horrorshowbass]

Great choice of song and bass

[@TJH3113]

Thank you.

[@cbarrett34]

Are you tuned down to Eb with the top string down to Db?

[@TJH3113]

I believe all the strings are just tuned down a half-step.

[@magictrix1347]

Who can hate Rush?! (Description)

[@TJH3113]

Right?

[@runnningonempty]

Well lets look at it statistically..New York nut job....Democrap..

[@DAG655]

T: Perhaps you'd enjoy covering Panic Station by Muse? A fun song with a bit of "slap."

[@TJH3113]

I've thought about it but nerve too seriously. I'll take a listen to it.

[@longsnapper5381]

Dude, not one head bang? Nice job as usual.

[@TJH3113]

I don't want to start a riot. Thanks.

[@61sasquatchwilson74]

Well played...

[@TJH3113]

Thank you.

[@cdosj]

Great choice.. Great band.. Great cover.. Mike was perfect for AIC.. No better singer than Layne Staley.. Jerry Cantrell is a genius. Thanks for posting.. Still hoping to see if you like anything from The Great Discord.

[@TJH3113]

Thanks! Yes, AiC certainly had some earth shattering chemistry going on while they were together. Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment. I'll check it out.

[@leocstux]

Great Alice um Chains cover. 👏

[@TJH3113]

Thanks.

[@michelvieira5301]

Ohh Yeah lml

[@charlie172011]

Do "Would?" by AiC sometime!!! Grea cover as always P.S.: he hates Rush? that must have result in interesting arguments 😂

[@TJH3113]

We'll see. I would never waste my time arguing with someone who holds that opinion...but he definitely tries to bait me.

[@RCAvhstape]

@@TJH3113 I long ago gave up trying to convince people to like what they don't like lol. It's like telling you your favorite food is "wrong".

[@SanitysVoid]

At 1:06 you caught that triplet! Good job!

[@TJH3113]

How could I miss it?

[@SanitysVoid]

@@TJH3113 99% of bass players covering this miss it.

[@TJH3113]

I'm surprised.

[@SanitysVoid]

@@TJH3113 Well a high % have I dunno if it's 99%. Many of those who did catch it articulate it poorly and or are adding an additional note in the main groove.

[@SanitysVoid]

@@TJH3113 Check out the little punch slide at 1:47 kzbin.info/www/bejne/rJnPp5ybqLZ7pbs

[@Natbmval88]

Classic one from Alice ❤ I LOVE THAN. TO ME ITS THE MOST GRUNGE'S BAND FUCKINEST AT THE WORLD

[@TJH3113]

I’m glad you liked it. Thank you very much!

[@menom7]

WHOA,he HATES RUSH??? WOW...........from that alone,I fully agree with You saying he's a NYC "nutjob" Troy! LOL. (Absolutely NO offense to Your wife Lynn either,in saying that! Lol.) But Yup,that's another story! Anyway,Yup.......each time I hear this song,It takes me right back to 1990!!! Seems like so LONG ago,but then again,it doesn't!?!? Again,another story!!! Lol. Excellent Cover Troy!!! :)

[@TJH3113]

So he says. He may "hate" them more than he normally might because he knows I like them so much...if you know what I mean. I mean "nut-job" in the nicest possible way. He's the kindest, most generous, and patient person I've ever met...just walks to his own beat. No offense taken by anyone, I assure you. Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment.

[@menom7]

Haha,I appreciate Your comment Troy!!! And yup,I fully understand what Your saying too!!! In today's technological world,everyone is SO READY to believe what it is,they FIRST see or hear on media sites,videos,etc. without taking the time to realize their reasoning behind it!!! :) As I said,I didn't mean any offense with my comment!!! I was kidding and joking in saying that,and I had already figured it was sort of "Brother-in-law" talk,just to mess with Ya!!! Lol. : ) @@TJH3113

[@TJH3113]

menom7 I totally got where you were coming from as well and you’re right, it’s more of a “brother-in-law” thing.

[@jesusrom3913]

Would AIC cover please

[@TJH3113]

We'll see...

[@MichaelMaxwell747]

Oh and feel free to overwhelm us !

[@TJH3113]

Haha.

[@discovideos4k]

This is the original isolated track of the bass of Mike Starr from Man In The Box Live in Seattle of Alice in Chains OMG 😱😱😱👇👇👇👇 kzbin.info/www/bejne/a4iyoXV3r6ulp5Y

[@mudman3371]

How much i would have to pay you to teach me rush bass lessons?

[@TJH3113]

If you lived near me, nothing.

[@mudman3371]

@@TJH3113 okay!!!! Thank you very much! I discovered you because i wanted to learn 2112. Now i know that there is some chance i can jam with you. Thank you very much, Mr. Troy! (PS: Some chance a full La Villa Strangiato cover?)

[@marvinewilliams8281]

Troy, have you heard the bass line in the song sung by Christopher Cross , Sailing? It reminds me of you. Check it out if you are not familiar with it. Let me know what you think. Marvine :-)

[@TJH3113]

I will check it out.

[@SESF5T9]

Fellow bass player here And I just wanna Say I love how your bass Chugs Like the late Mike Starr Also you posture is very Proper when you play we’re you classically Trained in Bass Guitar ?!!🎸❤️

[@TJH3113]

Awesome and thanks, I'm glad you liked it. I actually played upright for a year or two in Middle School and this was one of the good things techniques that translated from that to the electric.

[@PookBidault]

Man, Pink Floyd AND Alice in Chains in one week?!?! You're spoiling us, Troy! What's next, Kathy Perry?!?!....... I mean, never mind. I didn't say anything.

[@TJH3113]

I'll post the "Katy" Perry on Alysha's birthday.

[@Sco3000]

Love it

[@TJH3113]

I'm glad.

[@Tobinindustrial]

Love this song and love the cover. Nice detune to make it sound as it should. Great job as usual and storyline Troy.

[@TJH3113]

Thanks. Yeah, this is my "de-tune" bass. Thanks again.

[@Pokyhawk]

No apologies for "beating you guys up" necessary. This is a great song and I appreciate you making it available. I know what I'm working on tonight. lol

[@TJH3113]

Eh...I just hate to over-post but if I didn't take advantage of some of these anniversaries I'd have more videos on my desktop than I do on KZbin. Awesome, have fun!

[@mac128k3]

I always love the playing of course, but I equally enjoy the stories in the description.

[@TJH3113]

Wow, a few people have said that and it was such a short one too. Thank you.

[@Diozoso]

Moved from sunny Hawaii to rainy Seattle in December 1990 - sounds nuts but I couldn't stand Hawaii's non-existent rock scene and literally driving in circles (around the island) on many weekends. First thing I do in Seattle is visit the local record store - asking what the local scene was like (I wasn't aware of the SUB POP scene). Dude hands me FACELIFT and says - this is all you need (he actually gave pointed me to a Green River EP as a bonus) he says check them (AIC) out at The Moore Theater. I honestly was going to Seattle thinking there were more Queensryche bands - but a whole new music movement was just getting started. To me, this song marks my starting point to the PNW sound that came to be known as Grunge.

[@TJH3113]

That's funny, Mike Starr was born in Hawaii. Very cool that you were there where and when it all began.

[@marvinewilliams8281]

How funny. I wonder about us out here in CA. We are allspaced out here. :-)

[@TJH3113]

Well, maybe a touch...not that that's a bad thing.

[@marvinewilliams8281]

You are so sweet and kind Troy!!!!!!! :-)@@TJH3113

[@tunez6969]

That Bass.. Sh's frikn gorgeous... I own two Spectors myself.. As usual , great job my Bass Playn Brother.. Respect \m/

[@TJH3113]

Thanks a lot, I’m glad you like it. I’ll probably be selling this one at some point in the near future.

[@chrisnichols175]

Another kick ass bass cover. thanks a lot man I needed this one

[@TJH3113]

Thanks a lot, I'm glad you liked it.

[@EnergyAndLightAwakening]

Awesome! not sure why but's it's funny to see you doing this one. I guess I just don't think of you as a grunger lmao.

[@TJH3113]

Thanks. Yes, I am definitely in the wrong neighborhood on this one.

[@dannyeglen4750]

Never been here this early before!! I need to get a Spector! Troy, could I borrow one for a test drive?ha! Great song, great cover. Solid as always!!

[@TJH3113]

Come early, stay late! Welcome! Yes, we all need a Spector. Thanks a lot.

[@dannyeglen4750]

@@TJH3113 How do you feel about Yamaha basses? Have you played an rbx4a2? It's known as the air bass.

[@TJH3113]

I haven't played many Yamahas...I think I played one of the BB reissues a few years back and it seemed like a nice bass at a decent price. The bass I recommend to people all the time and without hesitation is the Ibanez Talman. I partial to the TMB-100. Super bass at an incredible price.@@dannyeglen4750

[@АлексейКузенков-х2э]

My agaraphobia makes me feel very uncomfortable

[@TJH3113]

I'm very sorry to hear that.

[@onesixfive]

jesus, i had no idea another member of AIC was dead from drugs. just read his wikipedia, very disturbing and sad. great cover, another example of a song i know well and never pay attention to the bass...i watch to see what is actually going on under all that sludge and im not disappointed. nice work.

[@TJH3113]

Yeah, there was something toxic happening within that group. Very sad. Thanks. As prominent as the bass is on this track, it was still a bit difficult to tell, as you said, "what is actually going on under all that sludge", so I did something that I rarely do when learning songs and that was, checked out the isolated track. It definitely turned up a few things that I would not have done if I'd learned the song entirely off of the recording.

[@viruspenpal3096]

What is that headless bass in the back? Looks like an NS design

[@TJH3113]

Yes, it is an NS Design WAV Radius. Very nice bass, but a little sterile sounding. It works well on certain things.

[@MarkyOosterveen]

Nice job man...I'd really love to see you cover Smooth sailing by queens of the stone age!

[@TJH3113]

Thanks. I'll check it out.

[@kane00000]

You have an awesome taste in music. Do you have any projects planned for Halloween? Those videos were really fun to watch.

[@TJH3113]

Thanks. It's a bit all over the place, but I can live with it. No, we haven't had the party in a number of years... 4 or 5, and I don't think we'll have another. It's just too much work. I'm usually working for 6 months prior to the party making props and stuff and it just got to be too much for one night. The Halloween projects and playing fill the same void and I've just really been enjoying playing the last few years. Before our last party, it was about 50/50... 6 months on Halloween and 6 months playing. I edging toward just making something for my own enjoyment, but not this year.

[@kane00000]

@@TJH3113 I hear ya. Running a KZbin channel alone has to take up enough time as it is. If you ever take requests I'd love to hear Jungle Love by Steve Miller Band. Or an even more fun one I think is Tryin' Not To Think About It by J. Geils Band.

[@ApexAthletic]

Ever considered doing Ned’s Atomic Dustbin?

[@TJH3113]

I don't think I've ever heard it. I'll check it out.

[@Wivern921]

@@TJH3113 They are a 90's band,with two bass players. Lead bass and rythem bass!

[@kajsaibansho5325]

really nice cover , but it's hard to copy mike's swing .

[@TJH3113]

Thanks.

[@discovideos4k]

This is the original isolated track of the bass of Mike Starr from Man In The Box Live in Seattle of Alice in Chains OMG 😱😱😱👇👇👇👇 kzbin.info/www/bejne/a4iyoXV3r6ulp5Y

[@bentpolski]

Tuned down a half?

[@TJH3113]

Yes.

[@CindyDC]

😎

[@TJH3113]

Thanks Cindy.

[@billbarton63]

Who manufactures the bass you are playing? Great tone.

[@chunhungmok3474]

Spector us bolt on series??

[@TJH3113]

It is a Woodstock, NY made NS4H which is their bolt-on model. Thanks. This is one of the basses I will be selling off once I get around to it.

[@77Fercho77]

1k👍 🔥

[@TJH3113]

Thank you!

[@jcarlao]

Yeah...good job!! congrats...I would like to see you playing Journey - Remember Me !! Tks

[@TJH3113]

Thanks. I don't think I've ever heard that one (or just don't recognize the title). I'll check it out.

[@cbarrett34]

Mike Starr was very underrated

[@TJH3113]

Agreed.

[@mybass5174]

Really good nice bass cover🔥🔥\\m//

[@TJH3113]

Thanks!

[@28bass211]

Great job! My next bass is gonna be a Spector. Thank you for posting these videos!

[@TJH3113]

Thanks. Thank "you" for watching and taking the time to comment.

[@mikelawson6456]

Awesome as usual Troy...spot on. I must say though that Rooster is my favorite AIC tune...

[@TJH3113]

Thank you very much.

[@sjfalcon2001]

Starr played a Spector too, which makes this a very accurate cover in addition to being an excellent one.

[@TJH3113]

Yes, he did.

[@RCAvhstape]

That Spector has a great growl.

[@TJH3113]

It sort of does, doesn't it?

[@iquevirtual]

I agree with Danny. Good story! Is great to see you doing these covers and read storys like that.

[@TJH3113]

Not about Rush, I hope...haha. Thanks, I'm glad you liked it.

[@iquevirtual]

Except this part!😂

[@jamiew.7059]

Well done! And great story 🤓

[@TJH3113]

Thank you kindly.

[@Maximus091768]

Enjoyable. As always.

[@TJH3113]

Thank you. As always.

[@vlodpg]

Love your playing!

[@TJH3113]

I love your comment! Thanks.

[@6423nintendo]

I love inversions

[@TJH3113]

I'm not sure what the means but that's cool.

[@stonerking78]

You rule!

[@TJH3113]

I only rule part time, but thanks...and now I've got to go scrub the floors.