Matt Freeman - "Dead Bodies" by Rancid [Bass Bunker Sessions]

[@Hullified]

This album is one of my favorites. It’s non stop. They roll right into the next song with no silence in between

[@joshyaks]

I love how this channel is evolving to dig more into the song structures. Thanks, Matt!!

[@MattFreemansBassBunker]

Thanks!

[@BuckNaste88]

yeah hes starting to find the groove with the videos for sure.

[@jeffreyvontobel6440]

Yeah, I really dig this style vid.

[@alexanderkantakusiniii8411]

My mother died in 2000 on my 17th birthday, this album jumped off the shelf at me and got me through those dark times...i find myself listening to my favorites off this album more than others...GGF is my favorite all time rancid song but man this album had some bangers...

[@ricardolabate4984]

Brings back memories. That album melted my 14 year old brain!

[@joshpointoh]

I was 15 when Out Come the Wolves came out...music from that age sticks with you forever.

[@Cacophonisto]

​@@joshpointoh I was 15 when rancid self titled was released. At blockbuster music

[@hiding_my_name]

I was 15/16 and remembering this being an impactful album for me. Possibly even more than And Out Come the Wolves which I bought on my own at the age of 11 from the local record shop.

[@jasonf377]

Something that might be cool to see in the future would be a “If Matt Freeman were the bassist….” Segment. Essentially take a backing track from a song with a really basic bass line (some of the Ramones stuff comes to mind) and play a version with a MF twist on it. I have no idea how the copyright stuff works with KZbin, so may not be doable but an idea never the less😂

[@deivi1]

That'd be awesome!

[@captainscurvy13]

I had hitchhiked 850km to see you in Toronto, ON during the Rancid V tour in 2,000. It was a sold out show and I didnt have a ticket. A scalper wanted my shoes, my jacket and the $80 in my wallet. I waited near the front of the line and you and Lars came out to sign autographs. You guys also allowed me and a few others into the gig for free. I got to keep my shoes, my jacket and my tiny sum of money. I ended up bumping into Tim in the mosh pit during The Distillers performance and it was easily one of the biggest highlights of my life. Afterwards, I hitchhiked 850km all the way back home and I remember my Mom asking me, "Where the heck were you?" I still have the flyer. I was 18 years old and I'm 43 now still rocking all Rancid's catalog. Long story short, pretty sure your band saved my life. Thank you for everything you've released and for being the main poster on my wall my entire upbringing since I discovered you when I was only 13. Didn't take long and I had liberty spikes. Absolutely love you guys! Miss Brett!

[@747urhdh]

That’s a sick memory man! My mom was also clueless to all my adventures haha. You just brought me back to my youth with that one.

[@MrJacksonentzulo]

...Son of a Berkeley cop grew up in neighboring working class 😅Albany...and best One-Two Punch in punk rock history♪♪

[@Ochoduckie]

I remember being 20 years old working an office job with my buddy when that album dropped. We went on our lunch break to the tower records down the road the Tuesday it dropped, and started a slam pit in the car to this album on the way back, almost hitting a eucalyptus tree in the parking lot. Love this album! Thanks for sharing, Matt!

[@TheCordialCatholic]

Matt! Let’s do International Cover-Up. The baseline in that song is phenomenal and just cranks that song along. Love these videos.

[@baldemaroo]

hell yeah!

[@davidjauregui3569]

If you would have told younger me that I would be playing along to Matt's songs with him as he broke them down, even in a video, I would not have believed you. This channel brings myself and, from what I can read, so many other people a substantial amount of enjoyment. Thank you for reminding us what it feels like to play bass along to our favorite songs, Matt. ,\m/

[@jamesaction138]

Im a guitar player but write all the parts in my band - so figuring his stuff out is a life lesson. I'm glad Matt has this channel. Haha

[@Junklogic]

Same, I remember early 00s over analyzing every song and video I could get to be able to play like him.

[@davidpetersen1624]

Love the shirt

[@fausslaw]

One of my favorites. The bass and Lars' vocals are a great combo. I also love the Nekromantix version of this song. Upright bass and Nekroman's vocals. 2 great versions of this song.

[@zachwhittaker5886]

when i learned this by ear thats when i knew bass was for me!! thanks my bass hero!!!

[@starkwords]

Great video Matt, thanks so much for taking the time to do it! I really appreciate this channel, especially the more in-depth breakdowns of your playing. It's always awesome hearing musicians talk about their technique. I grew up with your music, and now I get to share it with my godson.

[@Mar33322]

Straight up old school uk punk assault vibes on this one ...I freaking love this song ! Lars sounds killer on this tune its like he could trade off vocals with Wattie .

[@mitchrife7872]

I'll never forget the day I got Rancid 2000! Went to the store and bought the CD the day it came out. It instantly blew me away. Huge respect to Matt for being so humble and inviting the fans to hang and chat. Come to the East Coast!

[@Mr_Rien]

This album is pure fire from start to finish, I love it so much

[@peterdelvillano9432]

Hands down, my favourite Rancid album. Front to back, it rips. Love the speed, love the aggression.

[@alexanderkantakusiniii8411]

Indeed

[@BrimstoneButcher]

Rancid 2000 is my favorite album from you guys. Furious follow-up to Life Won’t Wait. I was 18 when Rancid 2000 was released….43 now. I still love it. ❤❤❤❤❤

[@joshpointoh]

Over Out Come the Wolves??

[@BrimstoneButcher]

@@joshpointoh yessir! OCtW is an amazing record too.

[@archaicruinx]

The first time I ever heard this song as a kid (I was 16 when this album came out), it blew my mind. I had to listen to it 5x in a row because I just couldn't believe how badass the rhythm section was. Between the basslines and the drums... just damn. It still impresses me to this day what you were able to accomplish on that album.

[@thomasfields2082]

Greatest bass player in the WUUULD.

[@floppydeers]

The first time I heard this one, the bass opening had me thinking it'll be a light, peppy song about something/someone very cheerful, and I LOVE that it ended up being the kind of song I could brawl in a bar to

[@astrovince]

I've been playing this wrong for over 20 years, thanks for showing the way, that transition from the bridge back to the chorus is gnarly!

[@joos83]

As a new bassist this is so helpful to understand like generally how your music works, I love it man, please continue with it

[@BatQuinnTV]

This is my favorite album of yours. It’s hard, honest and kicks you in the nuts! You’re the only reason I picked up a bass dude

[@jamesaction138]

You're my favorite bass player. So creative with the parts. Thank you for posting as much as you do.

[@Bass_Pressure]

Wow, thanks so much for covering this song, Matt. It’s one of my favourites from this album. I never realized you were playing some chords in the opening riff! Anyway, good luck on your tour dates!

[@mattw4547]

After listening to life wont wait for so long, i had a weird reaction to rancid 5 at first, still great 2 decades later

[@soulxpower]

So glad you made a video about this song, it's one of my favourite Rancid songs. It's so pissed off, love it!

[@OldFatPunker1975]

Another great play through from the bass God 🙏. Thanks Matt!

[@t.g.cat-rag941]

Thank you Matt !!This song is also one of the impressive and impactful bassline and song🎶 Amazing playing and teaching🎸✨

[@resistdespair1977]

The Nekromantix cover of this song brilliantly highlights how seamlessly it transitions into the psychobilly style. It’s a testament to how versatile the song’s rockabilly-inspired bass line is.

[@claudiobasile3546]

Amazinnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnng

[@garywhitehead4160]

I knew i was playing the beginning bit wrong... two finger chord slide!! Cheers Matt, another great video 👌👍

[@miken.4693]

Love this song. These videos are awesome to watch, it’s like hanging out at the bass bunker with Matt.

[@angryjavi]

3:21 Matt Freeman sees Matt Freeman 😂

[@cnoberich]

Thank you Matt, love this format! Smiles, laughs and little mistakes make it so much fun to watch and follow along. 🤘

[@bobmosh4970]

Probably my all-time favorite song! Thanks for breaking it down for my self taught moron brain

[@DaniSanPedro]

Please, play one on the upright bass, like devil's dance 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@bflo1000-k6y]

Bravo, clap, clap, clap

[@nadelfilzcypresspumpkin]

Fantastic Song, fantastic Guy, fantastic Band!

[@rudder1174]

One of my favorite things to do now is when a Rancid song plays on my yt mix list I like to see which bass your playing in the video. Thanks for all you do.

[@Munchkintom]

I have this album as a clock. A vinyl of course, bought it about 2002 I guess, back then £20. Someone, put a clock piece to it, some hands that sort of thing, sold it to me in his rock shop. Been with me on the wall ever since. I swap the side over every now and again, for the hands showing still. Right now its on the 4 members white side. Because of that square Rancid logo shape, it meant I could always tell the time. "Dead Bodies" has always been one of my most favoured tracks along with "Hyena". I thought I got the lions share with that clock, and yeah it still works although the vinyl has never been under a needle. Thank you Matt. If possible, head over to Rock Shop John's in St Nicolas Market Bristol UK, it's still there!

[@miketomkins5171]

It's nice to see such a legend like you Matt disappointed with your performance, shows you are mortal too! 😂

[@alextinu8841]

Got a picture with your bass on my background for some years now. Keeps me motivated to play bass almost everyday. Thanks sir!

[@Mat_1000]

Difficult to express in a simple comment how much I love all the bass lines your play in all Rancid records. The sound mixing and mastering makes the bass stick out just enough to be able to hear it distinctively but still, it is so well written that it melts with the guitar to complete them. And here, to hear you detail each part and be able to hear only the bass part and all the subtleties in the notes that you play to fill a wider sound, it makes me understand why I love what you play so much! The notes and rhythms you choose are so on point, just pure butter to my ears! Thank you so much for all those years of eargasm! Please stay safe and cheers from France!

[@johnpeters7467]

I wore this cassette tape out when it released! Still in my top 3 favorite Rancid albums. Keep these vids going Matt!

[@ricardobermudez6229]

Thank you for sharing. This is one of my favorite songs ever

[@d_exx]

Ahh very interesting - when I've always played this song, I always played the intro all single notes, so seeing that theirs some more chord type slides in there is very interesting and cool to know!

[@noahfecks7598]

Oh man, it is glorious to finally see this song!

[@boomboom11125]

This song always stuck out to me, everything came together perfectly. Also, it's so rad to see my favorite artists on video, teaching me how they play music, for free, after living through the analog years 😮🤘

[@theaccursedj.e.2723]

My favorite track off that album! That intro...

[@trunks828]

When I was in high school in the early two thousands I wish I had these videos you are a freakin legend and I appreciate you playing these songs on video because even after 21 years of playing I still love learning new things.

[@emmanuelguzman7229]

Thanks for the great show in Portland and signing my records!

[@nopainallgain13]

guitar player here. learned this on bass by ear and i definitely learned it wrong. thanks matt!

[@cmikes]

Still cool you figured out a variation

[@Ty-138]

Thanks Mr. Freeman. I was really strung out when this album came out and it really made me feel like I wasn't the only one. Memory flood.

[@jimmiejaz]

I've been tossing the "ringing" note into everything I do since the 80s, always loved the 3rd and octaves, they're my go to, unless I'm doing runs, then it's usually 5ths and 4ths with octaves. Always enjoyed your playing bud.

[@soundxpunos]

Not perfect? That’s perfect!

[@Nekroman111]

Hi Matt. First off I’d like to thank you for being such an influence on me and your music keeping me company through my teenage years, going through nervous big life changes events, starting a family, happy days, and just life. Rancid, Operation Ivy and Devil’s Brigade have kept me company through it all, thick and thick and in between. Anyway, I wanted to see if you’d be open to teach us some Rockabilly/Psychobilly stuff on the upright. Thanks to Devil’s Brigade I got into Tiger Army and Nekromantix and got an upright bass as well as my Fenders. It’d be awesome so see you slap that upright i see peaking in the corner! Best wishes, Danny

[@tomcarboni9234]

Love this song and bass line!Would love to see you play rigged on a fix!

[@hanshuckebein6782]

genial ❤

[@markslade6727]

Thanks Matt really enjoyable as always my favourite track from the album keep on doing what you're doing

[@soreearcollective5421]

My man just RIPPIN forever. Stoked on this one. Would “Plea For Peace” be too far of a stretch?

[@a_ionuin]

One of my favourites 😊. Thank you for your videos - they give me something to look forward to each week and its a wonderful archive of your work.

[@michaelladcani2492]

Great album! Lars really shines in Rancid (5)

[@fintanstree]

One of my favorite Rancid tunes to play along to! Funny you mention it's Psychobilly feel, cause that version Nekromantix did kicks ass also! How about a play-through of some Devil's Brigade sometime? Love that record!

[@bt5530_]

I love the nekromantix version too! from give em the boot with green cover

[@user-yr7eo7yb7l]

Thank you for your time and effort to share Matt. I would love to see Born Frustrated, been having a tough time figuring out all of the notes.

[@LukeG.B.]

Rancid is perfect Album ❤️🤘🏻

[@tone81]

What a ripper of a tune

[@hopelessaquarian]

Great, Matt! Thx!

[@sebastiendesautels8567]

One of my favorite songs! amazing to see how you play it :) Thanks again for the great vid :)

[@KrugAddict]

Where were these videos when i was 16? lol. Also shout out to Lars, I love his vocals on this song!

[@thadrifter_]

Such a great album

[@giacomojamesPunkRockHeadReact]

I adore this record

[@itsmarmalade]

It's always such a pleasure watching you play.

[@76_SPZL]

Rancid 5 starts at 100mph and never slows down. It's pure adrenaline.

[@badtonestudio]

Love this song

[@seanmoorey6400]

Let’s get some Maxwell Murder on here soon!

[@Jonathan138]

Hell yeah, see ya at the Charger gig on Friday 👊

[@CatlinHendous-d4g]

Sick shirt

[@mitchgillhespy5919]

That double neck guitar gives you horns

[@microaggressor1113]

Thank you Matt!

[@danillogilo391]

Finally I can check out this sound

[@michaelcooper9257]

The bridge part reminds me of Primus!

[@steenwolftoo]

Saw you on tour with social distortion. Was an outside venue, in Florida, it rained so power went out. You came out with the upright bass (tiger army was an opener if i remember it right) and it was beautiful.

[@rogerbooth2198]

The guy in Rancid is one heck of a bass player!

[@rogerbooth2198]

And by the way, I know it's Matt, just goofin'. Funny that I never thought of that as a rockabilly song, but now that you say that, I really can see it. Cool!

[@nicebrickbuilds4975]

Love this song! Probably my favorite Lars vocals. And speaking of psychobilly lets get a rig rundown of your upright setup and a song please 🙏

[@Rongify]

i remember Rancid playing this twice in one set at the Warped Tour, during the 2nd performance they filmed a scene for Punk Rock Holocaust where a kid gets murdered in the crowd during the show

[@angryjavi]

Oh fuck yeah

[@SamCunanan-t6v]

Mr. Freeman appreciate the run through on this. One of my favorites off this album!! Thank you. Hope the holidays are treating you and family well. Can we expect more bass bunker through the end of the month with Christmas and all? It would be neat to hear if you have any screw 32 stories from back in the 90’s. Also what was it like jamming with Louie Perez? Happy Holidays and thank you again from us out here. From a US Navy Veteran

[@JoseJRamos-dh2cn]

Matt, thank you for continuing to share your music and insights! This album as a whole is very important to many of us and dead bodies is certainly a stand out. I remember you did a promotional video series around the release of this album for the Epitaph website. You talked about bass playing back then as well. Are these videos still online somewhere? Would love to share with my kids! I was 16, had just gotten my first car, and this CD was on reply for months haha.

[@flogginga_dead_horse4022]

you really updated your video production!!! nice

[@kevinmckee7687]

Yo Matt just wanted to say thanks again for taking the time to explaining the parts to the song and your approach on how you just play! Kind of crazy getting a mini bass lessons from the guy that made me want to try bass…..for free!! You the man!!

[@cathykamm5265]

YOUNG AL CAPONE!

[@sickboykevbo]

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[@jasonf377]

Love the channel!!

[@horstdunoch3546]

wait what??? I thought you'd speak like you sing...!!? (love the song, this album & your playing! )

[@G1bran.04]

You're great bass player

[@TheBlakeEverhart]

That album has my favorite bass tone of all time, is it just some treble and overdrive? Sounds amazing.

[@ferrangracia1754]

Do all the Rancid 2000

[@jacoblenzi3835]

Great video I think you have the channel down. This is really great. Maybe some more on how you wrote it background around the song but this is a great formula for the channel.