Matt Freeman - "Detroit" by Rancid [Bass Bunker Sessions]

[@chrischamberlin8845]

Love his face when he plays some of the older stuff. It's like he's saying, "what was i thinking when i wrote this???"

[@speedhead]

lol i think thats more of a "this is hard af" face hahaha

[@ThinkyPain]

Everyone gushes over Maxwell Murder, but that first LP was just chock full of blistering basslines.

[@MattFreemansBassBunker]

Yes. All of that

[@RealMisawa]

​@@ThinkyPain Foreal bro. That first LP had the sickest basslines.

[@danielwatson5005]

Smiling and still loving it... its awesome to see

[@ericwelteroth4760]

One of my favorite Rancid songs ever. In my opinion, this is the one that should still be in the live set.

[@Ty-138]

Agreed, even after seeing them 4 times in Detroit, it was never played there. We were waiting for it. I will be patient. Things to come..?

[@ruckbeat]

@@Ty-138 I have definitely seen them play Detroit live, and I'm pretty sure I have seen them open the show with it. What I can't remember is if it was in Detroit or in Chicago. I almost think it was at the House of Blues in Chicago. I can't remember. It's hell to get old!

[@Jon.simmons]

I dont think I have ever seen anyone have so much fun playing music.

[@tomcarboni9234]

This song brings me back to a time I was “trying out” for a band in high school. Went to guitar center with a couple friends who wanted to see what I could do and this is the song I played. When I played the intro, they looked at each other and were shocked. They didn’t know rancid like I did. Matt, you’ve inspired so many bass players with your phenomenal bass lines!

[@wain609]

Matt, u know ur baddest motherfuckin bassist to ever do it!

[@brbi88]

How big happiness is to see your bass hero playing his tunes with such a joy... We are waiting for White Knuckle Ride. 😊

[@blairweinberg6279]

My god. This is the song I play people when they claim anyone other than Matt Freeman is the greatest bass player to ever live.

[@soreearcollective5421]

Came here to post this or “Clockwork Orange”

[@ehmmmjay9907]

Matt, unless you make one of these videos for "Holiday Sunrise" I will forever be convinced that there's NO ONE on Earth who can actually play the bass line to the song properly.

[@SKAruliet]

Yeah me too bro. In addition, Holiday Sunrise has excellent dynamics. Love this song, love this Record, love Matt Freeman :>

[@27diegorosa]

Please Hollyday sunrise!!!

[@scottpeugh5564]

My 3 favorite Rancid song of all time. “Old Friend” is my all time favorite Rancid song.

[@jamesskow7354]

Hi Matt , I would really like to dope sick girl, Adina. Ohhhh man sound system. Rancid and Op Ivy have been a part of my life since I was a youngster. Thanks for having this series for the fans Matt!!!!

[@friend_xtra]

i second Adina

[@iocat]

@@friend_xtra third, love that song so much

[@b.j.conway5701]

Matt, these videos have inspired me (at 54) to pick up bass after 40 years of playing guitfiddles. Been playing 4 strings for a year now, has revitalized my love for music, and I'm actually way better than playing 6 strings. Thanks for the inspiration; you are one of the most underrated bassists ever. Peace, bro.

[@irabrianmiller]

One of my absolute favorites!

[@jiffah]

one of my all-time favorite Rancid track and seeing how much you still enjoy playing it makes it a million times better and I didn't think that was possible. You're definitely a legend.

[@markl9596]

this is all a dream come true as a life long freeman fan!! as an upright bass player myself, would love to see some Devils Brigade stuff and the basses youve played in the studio, ive seen a white one in live videos on youtube, your technique and so on. cheers matt!

[@MattFreemansBassBunker]

Thanks. There will be more stuff about my bases. I might try to do a DB song. Im really out of practice on the upright.

[@PunkTome]

@@MattFreemansBassBunker do Bridge of Gold pleaaaaaseeee

[@MethodMan10304]

Matt, this is the song that inspired me to buy a bass and I still can't play it at full speed, after nearly 20 years of on-and-off practicing it! You are the greatest bass player in my mind.

[@GavinCresswell-j3i]

Greatest bass player in punk...ever

[@scottsnyder4266]

Without a doubt.

[@kingdo22]

Your bass line on this song is soooo melodic. Saw you in Portland September 2024! you rocked entire set

[@MrVillegasFernandez]

Once I travelled to the US (I'm from Spain) and did a bus trip from Boston to NYC listening to this song in a loop. I didn't have my bass at that moment, but this was the first song I practiced when came back home.

[@itsmikezilla]

Awesome!

[@YN-oc4qv]

マットはじめましてこんにちは。はじめてランシドのアルバムを聴いた時に、マットのベースに魅了されて特にこのデトロイトの曲が1番大好きだし衝撃を受けました。 自分も当時ベースを弾いていて、何度となくこの曲を練習しましたが、指が動かなくて挫折しました。悔しくもあり最高の曲でした。自分の中ではマットは世界最高峰のベーシストだと思います。 またランシドのアルバムの曲を弾いて貰えると嬉しいです。これからも応援しています。

[@ianr9471]

Please play the first Rancid LP front to back!!! 🔥🔥🤘🤘

[@scottlandry6229]

It is always so incredible to watch a master of their craft, show us their art. Thank you for the decades of inspiration Mr. Freeman. I've been a fan since the Op Ivy/ Dance Hall Crashers days.

[@Nick-punx]

Amazing! This channel is the best thing to happen in a long time! Please do Adina or the bottle soon

[@Nick-punx]

Also a play along to the TV show Barney Miller theme would be pretty sweet or your rendition of it

[@georgeboswell1141]

awesome video!!!

[@Lita138]

So rad!!!!! I love this song and left alone does a cool cover of this that I love too!

[@alextinu8841]

I went his weekend to a bassclass and everyone talked about their favorite bass player, I talked about mine, Mr. Freeman and I was proud. Thank you, again! Cheers! ❤

[@MattFreemansBassBunker]

Thanks!

[@colettenilo3006]

when i was a teenager and i picked up this cassette it changed my life. one of the most influential bands on my life ever. you guys are literally punk rock heros

[@toddbell1214]

Great song Loved it 🤙

[@gutobarbizam3500]

my favorite bassline of hardcore ever

[@vadermasktruth]

Absolutely the best! Cheers from Detroit!

[@duduloureiro]

These bass lines are insane!!

[@ericandriechack1726]

Rancid 1993 is one of the best punk albums recorded. I saw you on Pitt Campus at Bellfield hall in 1994 with Avail and Pink Lincolns.Great show and you and Tim were so nice when l talked to you.

[@JB-kx4so]

Matt, you are the reason I picked up bass decades ago. I’ve spent the last 30 years of my life teasing out your bass lines. You’ve contributed to the soundtrack of my life, from epic parties to hanging out with friends to the toughest times. Through my early teenage skate punk phase, street punk phase, skinhead phase, and now middle age, you’ve always been in rotation with Op Ivy and Rancid. You are a master craftsman and a maestro who deserves all the recognition and accolades. I tip my hat to you. I would love to see Freeze Up in a future Bass Bunker video. I can’t say see ya in the pit anymore because my old ass will be at the bar, but the sentiment remains.

[@Jonnytoobad]

Really this was my first impression of Rancid. This was my new favorite bass line by my new favorite bass player 93-94' Long overdue in saying...thanks Matt!

[@michaelmccarthy6467]

I love Matts bass bunker! We appreciate you Matt! There's too many to name but I would say solidarity or a power inside.

[@Ytubeuser005]

I like that song, and amazing bass too!!

[@MattGoodmanIsVirtual]

Matt, Matt, Matt… Most note-dense bass lines sound too technical or prog-rock-y, but yours are fast and dense and sound absolutely fantastic! So melodic.

[@chesspunk489]

This is one of the ones that I was waiting for.

[@brekkanwinthorpe3995]

When we were 15 (‘93), we spent two days learning the verse bit of Detroit on our bass guitars. The rest was a bit much at the time, lol. Freeman taught me how to play fast major scales on the bass. Thanks, man.

[@djsinclair2854]

This is still one of my favorite Rancid songs since I heard it in ‘93! Love these videos!

[@alessiomelchiorre6968]

Assolutamente grande...ti diverti ancora un mondo

[@joevampire]

Watching these videos has been a reliable highlight of every week for me. I'm pretty sure I spent the summer of '96 in my basement with my first bass and unreliable tabs just brute forcing my way into learning as much of ...And Out Come the Wolves as possible. I'm pretty sure that learning to play along to that is the only reason I became okay enough to join a shitty teenage punk band. Now - nearly 30 years later - I'm in a shitty middle-aged punk band! Thanks, Matt!

[@mikeslichenmyer]

I remember seeing you guys in southern Virginia somewhere (Norfolk?) back in '93 after this album came out. I think it was some dive bar and there weren't many people, but it was a great time and we got to hang around briefly with you all at the bar after the show.

[@L4MB_games]

This is still my favourite line of yours and, in my opinion, proof that you aren't actually human. Absolutely insane talent.

[@yxkill7545]

One of my favorite songs, the whole album is 🔥 Bass Line is insane! Best bassist ever.. hands down.

[@punkrockstormchaser]

Rancid 1 will forever be a feel good album for me I bought that and warning: and fell in love with both records.

[@Mr.D-k7l]

He looks like a Teamster. Talks like a calm Special Forces dude. And he plays the bass the way Miles Davis played the damn trumpet. The guy is the definition of legend.....except he's still here chillin on the couch being a genius. Unicorn mafk.

[@stevenbrowne2897]

So rad seeing this one played. Thank you Matt! Rancid 93 was one of the first things I tried to play along to when I was learning bass in 2000, 2001 high school days. Could never get that chorus line fast enough. Would love to see Axiom or White Knuckle Ride at some point- Oh and some upright playing would be fun to see at some point as well like Lady Liberty or stuff from Devil's Brigade. But til then I'll be happy and content with anything you wanna post.

[@reikenkayzer]

This is spellbinding to watch...just...wow...

[@jessejorgensen3931]

My favorite rancid song favorite rancid album. This album gives me energy and some good memories of some bad places. Hoover st a good one backslide too anything off life won’t wait that album is underrated or maybe it’s not anymore but I remember ppl not give that album a fair shake.

[@MattFreemansBassBunker]

I did a video on Back Slide way back in 2020. It would be in the videos if you scroll down. Thanks for watching

[@andylong6589]

So good.

[@buzzbomb6650]

Great song, great album! You are ripping it. Love you Matt!

[@t.g.cat-rag941]

The bass lines on the first album are all amazing and cool✨ very technically impressive and have a great sense of style🎸 Master Matt is truly amazing !!

[@xjohnnymoorex]

Great song, incredible bass line, and one of the best tones ever committed to record! ☠️

[@Ty-138]

Show us that fender jazz and play us something from life won't wait! Thank you Matthias "Mr." Freeman.

[@Ty-138]

Ha. Thanks dude. I really appreciate this. I can't believe the way you play some songs. Some are in completely different positions than what I've seen/ played and thought were dead on.

[@johndcoffee632]

Hah, this is basically the first song i play on a new bass to see how well it plays and has been for 20 years. Much love Matt

[@easytargets9447]

I'm going through some shit and this brings me joy. Matt is the reason I picked up a bass.

[@larsgarret2817]

Thank you for making these! Some of my favorite bass lines are from that album! I would love to see 1998 from Life Won't Wait!

[@iocat]

One of my favorite songs off that album -- that and Adina are just awesome.

[@doublesawbuck]

Nice! Thank you! Fan since 94. Love you man.

[@xsiafiredex]

I keep watching your videos via the Low End University KZbin channel and I’m always as blown away as much as he is:) These are amazing playthroughs!

[@mes2239]

Glad you made an intro and seem like you are trying to stick with the KZbin channel. It’s always a pleasure to see your videos pop up in my feed. Can you do some more lessons on how to play your songs? Sometimes the tabs on the solos are hard to keep up with.

[@tbtron]

Keep them coming, Matt!

[@davidwilliam7606]

YESSS!! played along with this track countless times.

[@meinross]

love it

[@taengineering5604]

Альбомы 1993 и 2000 одни из моих любимых у Rancid. Спасибо, Мэтт, выкладывай дальше видео с рифами.

[@4thwavewar]

Thank you for making so many of our dreams come true with these videos!

[@DiegoPagliarecci]

This intro is amazing. The whole bass line is 🔥

[@granja76]

Matt, this is probably on my top 5 Rancid bass lines. Absolutely fantastic. For us, unskilled bass players, the song is nearly impossible to play (even following along). But to think that you actually came up with this bass line. It's incredible. It's sounds great and it fits the song perfectly. Thanks for making these videos.

[@spankystokes]

Smiling the whole time you were playing along with you. Such a fun song!

[@blairweinberg6279]

My god, you are fucking amazing to watch play! Rancid has been my favourite band since 1995! I've seen you live too many times to count, and every show is so fucking great!

[@DavidLaroouche1981]

Yeahhhh Amazing bass line, a piece of an amazing song. I'm still listening the entire album

[@BoredomEnsues]

Matt, I've always wondered what bass and gear you used on Rancid 93 (as well as Let's Go). I've always loved your tone on this record. I know you were playing a Charvel bass and some Fenders P/Js through an Acoustic 320 4x15 in the early days of Rancid. Keep the videos coming, it's a joy to see you play these tracks from a longtime fan.

[@dannyderrick]

Hell yes!! I've always wanted to see a close up of this song. Amazing!

[@hstrung44]

Your bass playing on this song made me a lifelong fan. Absolutely insane. Love it!!!

[@rom15555]

This is one my favorites rancid songs, soooooo good. Thanks Matt!

[@growlerthedog]

Putting on my good headphones

[@timpushor8700]

You doing these bass bunker sessions is one of the coolest things you can do for your fans. Thank you! And since you asked, I'd love to watch you play Radio!

[@Tree_Rasin]

I can't wait to see you guys this summer. You are a huge inspiration and have been since op ivy.

[@Chron_Dawg78]

Damn!

[@spangborn87]

These videos are awesome of the nine times I've seen rancid play. The one thing I always take away is how much fun you're having when you're up there on stage. Watching these videos is like going to a show and seeing you play live each and every time. Keep up the good work. It's amazing! BTW awesome shirt I saw them play at the colony in Sac a couple of months ago!

[@diegofelipe9359]

My favorite song of my favorite rancid album, awesome Matt!

[@trentsteel1542]

I want to learn every song in this album!! I can actually play this one!! I'm so glad I can see Matt play it from beginning to end

[@xMTLKx]

Always love that intro !

[@fantakaccy]

First like and One of the First songs that made me fall in love ❤😂

[@austinhorton8177]

this song has so many great licks. Thanks for making this channel and posting, its so awesome to see exactly how you play and approach these songs. great stuff!🤟🤟

[@davrowb]

🤩 wowzers love it! 🔥🤘

[@TopherHeYump]

If you haven't already id love to see white knuckle ride :). You've always been my favorite bassist and really enjoy your channel

[@goatshoes3804]

Completely brilliant!!!

[@patpatstudio]

Finally! Detroit!

[@davidhardy875]

I was out of breath watching you try and play that. So good.

[@hadenbaillie1833]

F**king awesome Matt,this song always had me thinking wth and to see u play it evokes the same feeling,could listen to play thru this whole album to be honest,outside of that black derby jacket is close to my heart,thanks for giving us fans a glimpse

[@leftofpunk]

QUESTION: It would be so easy to do simple root/5th bass lines, what pushed you to go as "extra" as you did? That was so amazing to see up close like this.

[@mrb3171]

This song is proper nostalgic brings back memories, killing it on the bass as always Matt!

[@JonSmalley-ir9cz]

So sick man brings me back to the old days

[@anthonyshortbox5498]

So effortless, amazing!

[@whitetrashru]

Matt Freeman is a monster with those basslines

[@jterhune87]

Thanks Matt! I've been attempting to play this song for 20+ years but could never quite figure it out. With this video it should only take 20 more years! 😂😂😂 Would love a video for Black Derby Jacket but you need to sing it too! ❤

[@SnowUltra]

Man this channel is awesome. The main reason i picked up a bass when I was around 12 was Rancid and Matt Freeman.

[@matthewnations1564]

Dude you are such a bad ass. Thank you so much for posting these. I’d also love to see more videos talking about your gear. Other basses, amps, strings, anything.

[@doublesawbuck]

Matt is the truth

[@jordangoldberg5292]

Forgot to Add in my last comment that you should talk about the tour you did 20 years ago with Social Distortion 😳 Great tour! Saw it when it came to San Francisco. Maybe also do a couple Social D tunes? And can also tell a story of when you roadied for MDC. Love ya and thanks for never leaving the East Bay and Thank You and the guys For all that you have done for the Bay Area Punk Community.