MESHUGGAH // I // bass cover

[@ThatGuney]

Imagine this being your introduction to the band

[@DannyJ_bass]

I never hope Dick quits though 👍

[@SmokeyJo33]

ive done it

[@duuuuval7931]

Imagine this being your introduction to bass. You'd throw the thing in the bin and develop a severe phobia.

[@lord_foob]

Being able to play this all in one take and remember it is genuinely kind of baffling. Kudos to you for taking on the challenge, and god bless your poor right hand.

[@DannyJ_bass]

Thank you very much, but I'm sorry to disappoint you by saying that this is definitely not taken from memory. I remember several parts of the entire intro but far from the whole thing.

[@lord_foob]

@@DannyJ_bass There’s no disappointment here man. Still pretty damn impressive lol, especially if you were reading tabs while playing.

[@roszepp]

I love how Meshuggah fans know how "I" goes. Dope cover sir!

[@rat_king2801]

that locked jaw of determination says it all 😅😅

[@DannyJ_bass]

Yeah, it burns

[@robdubent]

Wow brother. There’s a reason they never play this live. Unreal cover. Learn by ear or tablature? Impressive!

[@DannyJ_bass]

Yeah, probable no human can remember all parts accurately. Tab and ear

[@Skeletal33]

I read an interview with Tomas Haake years ago. He said it was all completely random. The guitarists had to map it out & basically memorize it (or play along to the tab in front of them)

[@DannyJ_bass]

@@Skeletal33 yes, thats how they did when recording it. There's a studio diary video on youtube.

[@Diftonez]

Is it possible to play live?? 😮😮😮

[@jauws4200]

​@@Diftoneztechnically yes. But soooo much memorization for the 21 mins, and the endurance. Ive played parts of this song, and it takes a lil bit of effort.

[@craigfrober316]

RIP right hand. Respect.

[@DannyJ_bass]

Yeah, all the practice runs actually put a lot of strain to certain muscles in my lower arm. Thanks!

[@andrewmagnotta2930]

The first section made me feel so anxious for you, lol. 👏 You are probably the only person in the world who *currently* knows how to play this song. Years ago, a friend of mine asked Tomas Haake if Meshuggah would ever perform "I" live. Tomas said it was all recorded in separate sections and had never been performed in its entirety. "No knows how 'I' goes."

[@DannyJ_bass]

Thanks but i hope I dont disappoint you by saying that this is definitely not played by memory. I remember several parts of the entire song but far from the whole thing.

[@Quentingnostic]

HELL YEAH MAN!!! Seeing them in Chicago at the end of the month and it feels like im preparing for war lmaO and sept just started. This band will fucking last forever. Sick job man

[@DannyJ_bass]

Thanks man! They are legends

[@moil6384]

just randomly ended up here, subbed, you madman

[@DannyJ_bass]

Glad you did! Thanks

[@jeffm.1256]

That was badass man. Sounded awesome. You’re definitely a badass! 👍🏻

[@CerebusDaDirty]

As an old and busted bass player, I commend you on ALL these covers! My forearms burn watching you play these! Excellent!

[@DannyJ_bass]

Cheers! The thought often strikes me if I will get some complication from how and what I play. So far I've managed, but I work out at the gym to prevent wear and tear in my shoulders and back as well as my hands.

[@AlexandarShmex]

@@DannyJ_bass Make sure to perform antagonistic movements and stretch after playing. The only danger is related to wrists.

[@DannyJ_bass]

Thanks! I'll have to Google this

[@AlexandarShmex]

@@DannyJ_bass I'll make it easier for you - for your fingers search for "banded finger extensions", you can use any elastic band, but there are products that are fitted on every finger. This is to stop elbow tendonitis from developing, by countering the action of squeezing the pick. You can do a set or two for 20 reps after each practice, followed by stretching (wrist extension and flexion with the arm straightened trough various angles). Also, it's advisable to do high rep banded biceps curls and triceps extensions occasionally, with very light resistance, also to balance out the elbow joint. Perform a single set of 30-100 reps every 2-3 days. For the wrists, care should be taken and very light loads should be used, exercises to perform are simple: wrist flexion, extension and ulnar/radial deviation. Do this for 2-3 sets of 15-20 reps 2 times per week as prehab. For the shoulders, it's important to do face pulls and rotator cuff exercises on cables, you can find the exercises easily. They should be performed as a warm up on every upper body session. That should keep you playing and healthy for a long time :) Now I have to ask you: what exercise would you recommend for picking to me, I can't play with a pick. I need something that's scalable in difficulty, and best bang for the buck. I can focus on my picking about 20-30 minutes per day, since it's not that important to me, but I have to know it. Thank you.

[@DannyJ_bass]

Cheers man! Thank for that long explanation. I actually started with facepulls and rotator cuff exercises before summer because I start feeling some stress in my left shoulder and my chiropractor told me that I hade alot more muscle mass on my left side of my back and that could be the reason for my spine locking up alot. It feels better now though so I'll continue to do my exercises and will look into the other things you mention. For picking technique I haven't really practiced any particular except for my Bleed cover and I cover. I have just played alot of metal with alternative picking riffs. I always start slow L, around 50% and then start increasing the speed by 5bpm as long as I can play the riff correct, when I hit my max I push up one more 5bpm and just put everything into it and then back down 10bpm and start over continuously pushing the limit forward. Hope it helps!

[@rishabhsinghsolanki8375]

Congratulations on taking this roller coaster ride and hats off on doing it perfectly that too in a single take. Marvellous \m/

[@RudyBlackstone]

You were a god before, now you have ascended another level

[@DannyJ_bass]

You are to kind!

[@Charles-Robitaille]

Insane!!!! Way to go !

[@sheldonwright8770]

Holy hell! Amazing job! There best release imo.. this would take me a lifetime

[@jopezu]

you climbed the mountain! congrats & thanks for the banger. =)

[@Niamorg1007]

Holy shit, you're insane. Bravo!

[@DannyJ_bass]

Thanks man!

[@brianjones9929]

Amazing man, good job! This shit seems so tough

[@raziothedeath1484]

phenomal job ! this was absolutely impressive

[@DannyJ_bass]

Thank you so much!

[@michaeldebecker1472]

Holy shit! I am just amateur player, practising a lot of meshuggah stuff almost daily.... But this! Playing this incredible song in one shot! Your playing is so accurate and your stamina is unbelievable... Ok, now I have another reason to know I need much more practise 😊 I reached a point where I am facing a physical barrier I have to go through to reach another level. I know, practise is the key, but it can be very hard... Congrats for this performance ! 👍

[@michaeldebecker1472]

Added note: I am also a Dingwall fan on top of being a Meshuggah fan! The combination of both is fucking great!

[@DannyJ_bass]

Couldn´t agree more!

[@DannyJ_bass]

Thanks man! The boring thing to say is to put down the hours and to try to do stretching and muscle workouts to prevent physical issues. And just play the songs you like!

[@mark6302]

that dingwall sounds fucking nasty

[@johanmartinez4036]

Nice !! Cheers from Colombia !!

[@DannyJ_bass]

Cheers mate!

[@dtc8249]

The ONLY, and i mean ONLY thing you didnt get, is the slides at 9:35 and 9:40-ish. They are so subtle its not a surprise, i only picked up on them with headphones.

[@DannyJ_bass]

I listened on the song again on Spotify and yes, I hear that the bass is doing something else around 10:35 but I can't hear exactly what but the sound is changing. Good catch!

[@dtc8249]

@@DannyJ_bass I've listened to it over and over with a variety of EQs and if you boost the mids and put headphones on you can hear it a "little" better. It is just a downslide from the root note. It is such a weird but baddass detail. The job you did with this friggin thing is unreal.

[@DannyJ_bass]

Thanks man!

[@perlarsson3400]

Otroligt!! 🙌🏻

[@DannyJ_bass]

Tackar!

[@idanshahar]

WHAAAAAAAAAATTTTTT Also, what kind of distortion are you using in the Helix? the Darkglass b7k model?

[@DannyJ_bass]

Yes, clone!

[@dr.strangelove7696]

Very impressive

[@DannyJ_bass]

Thanks!

[@NikkeK]

Intense! Awesome job :D

[@DannyJ_bass]

Thanks man!

[@Mikael_Akerfeldt]

Excellent cover and I wish I could close to that bass tone with my Hx Stomp, can't get that really aggressive midrange, I suppose that might be difficult without the GOAT of basses, the Dingwall.

[@DannyJ_bass]

Thank you! I also think you need the full version of the Helix. I use almost all blocks avaliable and I think the stomp has half amount of blocks.

[@Mikael_Akerfeldt]

@@DannyJ_bass Indeed, I can get like maybe a third of the way there if I double stack the darkglass model, run some EQs, and then run it thru Fabfilter Saturn in Cubase and EQ it a bunch, but never quite satisfied with my results, I assume the passive EMGs (HZ) on my Schector 5 string are contributing to the flub I get which I always gotta fight.

[@DannyJ_bass]

Here is a screenshot of my signal chain. www.dropbox.com/s/5v4asbzhuxf07xo/DannyJ_helixpatch.JPG?dl=0

[@Mikael_Akerfeldt]

@@DannyJ_bass Impressive, very nice, let's see Paul Allen's signal chain.

[@giantfragments]

Thats fire dude !

[@DannyJ_bass]

Thanks man!

[@claudiasolomon1123]

Mårten once labeled their music "rhythmic exercises." This song is a perfect example.

[@matsmcmats]

Never heard of that quote tbh.

[@MixYourWay]

Videos that actually Hurt:

[@DannyJ_bass]

Actually had to rehab workout and stretching to not strain my arm :D

[@jauws4200]

​@@DannyJ_bassneed rehab afta this 😂

[@dimass.1206]

how to memorize all this stuff? It's insane.

[@DannyJ_bass]

It isn´t, maybe 60% completely memorized.

[@zachiswayposi1]

Damn I wish I could get my bass to sound like this instead of a wall of mud held together by molasses.

[@DannyJ_bass]

What bass do you play? This is the key I believe. A long scale bass that are able to deliver punchy mids. Then the right Eq boosts are needed of course 🤘