Megadeth - My Last Words (Drums and Bass only)

[@LYFDDT]

Behind the Mix: Megadeth Peace Sells: kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y5q0fIVojtKalZY

[@ilyasantonov212]

That verse bassline is insane

[@bigassdummy46]

It had to drive the song because the guitars just hold out chords. It's a weird thing for guitars to take a back seat in a Megadeth song, but this a song is a fucking banger.

[@yudhasibarani8476]

Kinda chris squire style

[@shawnbruce6934]

It is.

[@js5584]

Gar Samuelson is in my opinion the most underrated metal drummer of all time. He was the first guy to incorporate heavy jazz influences into thrash, and he was a fundamentally better drummer than any of the other "big 4" thrash bands. Very odd that most people have no idea who he is.

[@JaeWoodFLAWDSKWAD]

Heroin man... Early death and a tiny discography leads to many not knowing some of the best musicians ever.

[@jaymann5180]

Had he lived and stayed with Megadeth longer, he would have been the most important and influential drummer of the Big 4 for sure.

[@paulhughes505]

Everyone talks about Lombardo and yeah, he is amazing and the Thrash Drum God but Gar was a whole different level.

[@edwinalexis593]

And its so ironic that the worst of the 4 drummers is the most known one, can apply the same to all the other instruments except James' voice.

[@micahbecenti3292]

He’s not better than Lars though

[@MlSHKlN]

playing the bass like its a damn banjo

[@josephburrage8894]

when?

[@binhos4424]

@@josephburrage8894 chords i think

[@sirspongadoodle]

Playing something else like a banjo

[@RedFlyRuledByTheRiff]

I'll never understand people who think David is just an okay player. I guess I'm gonna go with ignorance.

[@MsFrostitute]

As a bass player, I can tell you he's fcking insane.

[@sirspongadoodle]

@@MsFrostitute sorry but your word doesnt mean much..

[@MsFrostitute]

@@sirspongadoodle I mean my word does to people who've asked me to join their bands/music groups.. People who think Ellefson is anything below really good likely doesn't know much about playing a bass guitar

[@sirspongadoodle]

@@MsFrostitute i dont go around saying "as a guitar player i can tell you this guy is fcking insane" being a guitarist doesnt mean you know whos good.. being a bassist doesnt mean you know whos good.

[@MsFrostitute]

@@sirspongadoodle I never said the fact I'm a bassist makes me a certified expert, but as somebody who plays a lot of different music, I can say that Ellefson is not easy to play, and in my words he's fcking insane It's simply to reinforce that I don't put it lightly

[@chrisgarcia5462]

The 80'S thrash musicians will never be duplicated.

[@JBBRAD9267]

Can't get better than the best

[@ali965]

They pioneered and perfected the sound. That’s why no one can ever sound like these guys used to

[@dbmdrums1105]

Gar Samuelson . The underated drummer of all time.

[@crackedbrainOG]

For sure! Best drummer Megadeth had.

[@BegetterVIIEVEN]

He is my favorite metal drummer, I know there are many, but he is so unique.

[@dbmdrums1105]

@@BegetterVIIEVEN Exactly. The word "unique" is really what fits him correct for the genre. And especially in the Megadeath house of "hired musicians".

[@dbmdrums1105]

@@BegetterVIIEVEN The way he slowly opens the hi-hat into trashy groove talks a lot about his dynamics. Very few drummers from that time have this type of style. Almost feels like the Trash met fusion.

[@evyatarhadar8325]

@DEEP MENON This. There are many details that are easy to miss on the final mix of the songs. He had a lot of flare to his playing. Ghosts notes, hi-hat licks, snare rolls, ride and bass drum patterns. Such a talented guy. What a loss.

[@11DNA11]

Gar was just a monster on drums. An absolute genius. Knew when to sound flashy and when to stay in the pocket.

[@joeyj5924]

Agreed💯💯💯💯💯

[@tricky92x]

And, his single pedal was better than a lot of dude's double bass.

[@ConanObrien22]

​@@tricky92xas well as his ghost notes 💯

[@M98-j9k]

It's a shame he didn't know not to pick up a needle. Rip

[@tricky92x]

@@ConanObrien22 Gar's snare had more ghosts than a haunted house!

[@BloodyBones]

This is some next level rhythm section The best Megadeth lineup in my opinion. Gar never gets any mention. He should be recognized as top 5 metal drummers of all time. Fuck top 5 drummers ever.

[@leonshreds]

FACTS

[@eamonahern7495]

One of Ellefson's best performances on bass

[@JBBRAD9267]

The stars aligned for this song. Every instrument is perfect in this song. But David and Gar shined a tad brighter

[@S1LVERflyin]

And the chord progression is heavenly as well

[@BarzOnTheWindow1]

Shame Gar’s drumming gets lost in the low budget production on the album. Fantastic we can hear it shine here.

[@TheVulgarPeasant]

Junior is my favorite metal bassist hands down. His tone is so good and his basslines aren’t swallowed up by the guitars. Gar was a hell of a drummer!

[@thegamingfish547]

shows how well Gar and David worked together

[@11DNA11]

Any drummer who's played with a bassist as tight as David finds it easier to play always.

[@ocpofficialrep7026]

man..... everyone that dave mustaine and dave ellefson surrounded themselves with were abosolutey masters of their craft. ]v[EGADET]-[ is KING

[@patricklongerbeam6421]

💯

[@henrytate5206]

Songs like this and Good Mourning/Black Friday assure me that Gar Samuelson is one of the very best metal drummers of all time.

[@shanegriffin2215]

Sad that someone who was so gifted had to die young because of substance abuse issues. I think Gars was alcohol related- liver related. Gar was an incredible drummer. His jazz and fusion chops infused into the speed metal of Megadeth, along with Chris Polands insane guitar work, has never been duplicated. Those 2 albums they played on are just stellar.

[@LYFDDT]

I am happy the first album was remastered so we can hear Gar's drumming better.

[@emt5330]

@@LYFDDT I didn't really like KIMBABIG until the remaster, and then you could hear what a brilliant album it is

[@rodrigofonseca6241]

Alcohol and heroin. A great loss for the music world. RIP

[@clowncoon]

When I listen to My Last Words, all I hear is the bass! The best of the world

[@theoverlook5976]

Gar is like a praying mantis on the drums. The bass on this song is one of Ellefson’s best on this album. These two most definitely helped propel Megadeth to its State Of The Art Speed Metal Band status into history!!

[@Mr-Foad]

impressive double bass for 1986... gar was amazing, and davids bass work is some of the best in metal too. laser precision !

[@JohnDoe-qf1ji]

and sadly junior just had to mess up and get himself kicked out of the band

[@demikianlah]

@@tricky92x yo whatttt??? He did the bass drum at the verse with one pedal?? Man he's insane...

[@LYFDDT]

@@demikianlah Listen with headphones. Verse is double bass.

[@tricky92x]

@@LYFDDT He actually switches from single pedal to double, and back to single. And it's a really simple formula with Gar... if he's playing the hi-hat, he's using one pedal. Here's the isolated track which makes it more clear: kzbin.info/www/bejne/fXbUkoWGapt0Y9ksi=qCTJysoVWJvz8Voh

[@patricklongerbeam6421]

Killer bass and drums!! 3:13 is absolute 🔥🔥

[@johncrapper366]

AND THAT GENTLEMEN....IS HOW ITS DONE

[@neverenough71]

That bass sounds freaking amazing. Heard this song a thousand times and never heard the bass like this.

[@rodrigofonseca6241]

This is beyond great!!! What a speed metal kitchen!

[@JacketsOnFire]

Ellefson is such an underrated and overlooked bass player even in the metal sphere.

[@DemonSlide]

Now that's a rhythm section.

[@gabinohidalgo885]

Daaammmn. Totally here from a comment suggestion.. goosebumps

[@duindorp47]

Im in love with this masterpiece!

[@olivier488]

bass and drum its perfect fiting

[@chriswarren151]

Gar plus Dave equals awesome rhythm section in any type of music.

[@roaming740]

holy fuck dude yknow maybe this was the best lineup

[@TheBassManimal]

Gar was an absolute drum beast!

[@TrumpetsInMy4x12]

What a pair of badasses \m/

[@shawnbruce6934]

What a Fantastic F ing Drummer! I met Him once and I never forgot it. He just blew the audience away. It was a Real Experience that I thank Gar for.

[@ali965]

the verse bass line is incredible

[@jjrj8568]

there's a reason why Dave waited to fire David for 18 years (1984-2002): the guy was (is) an insane bassist

[@randybateman66]

Truly State of the Art Speed metal!

[@biorythmicshifter]

One of the greatest metal bass performances ever recorded, I would add one of the greatest examples of masterful bass playing in any type of music.

[@lanapearce9968]

This is my favourite Megadeth song and it shows how important the rhythm is but also how important the lead and vocals are. It's amazing to hear the rhythm section on it's own though, fkn monstrous.

[@magnusjmvc8895]

GAR F’N SAMUELSON ☢️🥁☢️

[@timstanzione1741]

love the triplets on the pedal towards the end of song

[@LYFDDT]

"Into the lungs of hell" is great, too. Although it is not Gar but Chuck Behler.

[@timstanzione1741]

@@LYFDDT has has nice pedal work

[@tjstrader7885]

​@@LYFDDTDave wrote into the lungs of hell in the early days of Megadeth. It was originally called quicksand. So Gar would've played it at some point.

[@swaggypanda1808]

jeeeesus its perfect

[@alessandroarcuri209]

It's pretty remarkable, considering they both were high as fuck, during that period! 😅 And yet... flawless performance!

[@satxsa]

What a good material for brain refreshing!

[@bassman494]

It's good these two are underrated because it gives us this forum to truly appreciate them for the legendary performances and inspiration. No one is cool enough to care except us!! Respect.

[@enniodimarcantoniod.g.8388]

Gar was an octopus 🐙 playing the drums 🥁 PURE THRASH METAL 🤘

[@davidcisiana1387]

I like how the différents shots on the hi-hat are sounding in the intro.

[@stevesryche1221]

Bass Kills... But Gar's Drumming!

[@venum98]

Gar & Dave

[@carlosomarr.m.2816]

BEAUTIFUL MEN !!!!!! congratulations :D i love you worck digital sound. blessings

[@I.O.M.]

Man they are in the pocket.

[@jlobiafra]

One of their most underrated songs. Its a banger. Junior is channeling his Steve harris

[@jensknapp4642]

Grandios 🤘🏻 💪🏼 🫡

[@michaelpatterson9119]

Perfect 1/8 and 1/6 notes.those snare rolls are tight.this bass line is nice.i like how ellephson chooses his moments.nothing sounded like this album.these backing tracks are awesome thank you.

[@JuanitoRockerisimo]

Sounds very solid, nice!!

[@PointOfNoReturn2112]

Never realized how Fripp esque then intro sounds

[@deadndrumming5372]

This pleases me much. Gar lives! Wow...next victim?

[@leonshreds]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY GAR

[@coldguto]

I got here after some slayer videos of the same type (drums and bass only) and MAAN how relieved I feel after hearing some actually good basslines and playing again, araya may be good at vocals but not at bass, like, AT ALL

[@nbkawtgnobody]

Ha Ha

[@wcnmvp3820]

Tom had some decent lines on the Show No Mercy album, everything after was just full-on thrash so he stuck to the bare minimum unfortunately

[@brawl6049]

Slayer has the riffs and the drumming to make the band great, I like toms vocals but he doesn’t do anything special I guess.

[@brawl6049]

Slayer has the riffs and the drumming to make the band great, I like toms vocals but he doesn’t do anything special I guess.

[@harbinger8035]

Awesome song

[@AxterAstelium]

Una de las mejores rolas de Megadeth, súper prendida.

[@lancecrocket2391]

If only the gar and Poland lineup worked out for at least 3 more records, gar best of big 4 when it came to outright drum talent. Period!!!!!!!!!!!

[@RLiao-n5x]

Playing style was perfect tailor fit for megadeth's style.

[@LifelsGreat]

I really wish there was more emphasis on drums & bass this is crazy

[@Marty-Me3]

This is amazing!!!

[@JeniOnly]

3:29 I’m getting Iron Maiden vibes here! Haha so cool!

[@antonioalbares]

What a beautiful thing!

[@mylesmorrisonsingleton1746]

If only GAR SAMUELSON was still alive megadeth would be so much better than it is now RIP GAR SAMUELSON

[@YesYouAreAbsolutelyCorrect]

Jesus, how tall was Gar???

[@silvermachine6062]

Very

[@Jaimealonsoreyes]

Dave Mustaine is 6'0 so Gar was possibly 6'2

[@thepig5425]

I dunno man, he seems really tall in some photos

[@YesYouAreAbsolutelyCorrect]

@@Jaimealonsoreyes I guess Dave Jr is the smallest out of them, so it makes Gar look like a tower.

[@Jaimealonsoreyes]

@@YesYouAreAbsolutelyCorrect that's right

[@sylvainlaporteAMOUR777]

Monstrueux ❤️ merci 👌

[@peterkwakman7440]

COOL !

[@Sharkman3472]

This is Gold!!

[@joaoapa6110]

HOLY FUCKING SHIT.

[@mjf712000]

Sick.

[@BradYaeger]

I could be wrong , but I'm pretty sure this is all one take , at least the drums and wouldn't surprise me if bass was as well. It's not quantized then pieced together later. You just can't match the energy of cutting live without a click in my opinion . Stand in the same room together , eye to eye and who cares about bleed over . Knowing you HAVE to get it right means you will.

[@ryanjacobson2508]

It was all over for Megadeth once Max Norman came along. He really polished the band way too much. As early as 1992 he convinced them to use digital pitch correction (yes, it existed that long ago, it's just that it was expensive and therefore less common than it would become with the advent of pro tools).

[@DaveOJ]

I had no idea. ​@@ryanjacobson2508

[@ShadeViking7]

this is amazing.

[@GamerRuck]

The system has failed without lyrics would be awsome ! Nobody did that on youtube.It hast one of Megadeth's best riffing !

[@Aguxx3]

ufff

[@Elflacoflandez96]

Ojalá que megadeth vuelva a sacar un disco similar o mejor a este sería la raja

[@azathoth0820]

Prácticamente imposible, Mustaine tendría que tener a alguien como Samuelson y Poland en la parte rítmica. Este álbum siempre será único.

[@tony882]

Muy difícil que Mustaine pueda componer algo así otra vez, además ya ni está Ellefson

[@marklyles3820]

Wow

[@adhominemsis-t.australisensis]

Simply next level thrash. That's all.

[@YuriGabriel-hh4lw]

Provavelmente foram muito influenciados por Clive Burr e Steve Harris... Eu amo o Heavy Metal dos anos 80!!!! 🤟🎧🎸

[@jhonybotacio]

I ll be god damnnnn 💯💯💯🤘🏽🙌🏽

[@marcocorazza96]

damn

[@MariUSukulele]

holy 🐮

[@cobaingrohlnovo]

Cliff had nothing on Dave what a monster

[@thekivster]

Unpopular but true. Cliff did use distortion and wah to great effect but not enough to be notable in the average Metallica song.

[@andrewweber9930]

❤❤❤❤❤❤ cliff Burton

[@stoneysopranoyukon9398]

🤘😁🤘 🤘❤🇨🇦

[@BeelzeJon]

Fuckin hell 🤘🤘

[@ЕвгенийЛазаренко-х2м]

Агонь

[@adhominemsis-t.australisensis]

You (Come On!), Next Victim. You, You're Next to Die!

[@kehmisst]

not that i think david is a bad player but its hard to have the same level of respect for their skill when a bassist uses a pick imo

[@JasonPepper-eq2lj]

Top bass player in my opinion. I'd use a pick if I was in Megadeth too especially live lol

[@f.h.54]

Gar was like 2 meters high?

[@geraldlz5827]

Maybe 6'2

[@f.h.54]

@@geraldlz5827 Use metric system please🙏😊.

[@thedjentleman1662]

You know, Junior isn't very tall so Gar next to him looks like a giant

[@nckhed]

​@@f.h.54 Use Google and translate it from meters to feet. How can you not do that math? There are 3.3 feet in every meter. What happens when you double it? 🤷🤦

[@f.h.54]

@@nckhed yeah I did that last year. Don't get mad 👍✌️ peace (sells)

[@VideoInvasion]

Without the guitars this reminds me of pre-Bruce Iron Maiden.

[@itchy-scratchy]

Dave was playing with his fingers no pick at this point. Gar was just a master. I saw them both albums......looking back it was fucking amazing.

[@radudavid8851]

He played with pick here. He started playing with pick in 1984-85

[@itchy-scratchy]

@@radudavid8851 maybe after recording. I saw them live ellefson was using his fingers. Look at the vids.

[@eduardozepol2000]

@@itchy-scratchy nope, recorded peace sells with a pick. still impressive tho

[@itchy-scratchy]

@@eduardozepol2000 saw them play live....ellefson was fingering his bass when they first were playing. Peace sells the album wasn't released yet. He did start to use a pick after. Probably on the record.

[@eduardozepol2000]

@@itchy-scratchy yes, he used fingerstyle live before recording in the studio.

[@OptimusValdez]

Very Steve Harris-y.

[@magnusjmvc8895]

Ellefson > Burton

[@sirspongadoodle]

Cliff was kinda just obnoxious

[@williewilliams7292]

is says you have 666 subs lol

[@bobo0202]

I just subscribed to give him 999

[@Sinistralitee]

why does Gar looks so bored in every pic of him with the band lmfao.

[@David-cr3pt]

His bass sounds like a Fart.

[@asterio8405]

delicious and very smelly... yeah