Metallica’s Lars Ulrich and the San Francisco Symphony’s Scott Pingel - “(Anesthesia) Pulling Teeth”

[@gregpingel3032]

I couldn't be more proud of my brother. He nailed this solo and it was an incredible tribute to Cliff Burton. Cliff's father, Ray Burton was at the show and loved the performance.

[@tracyselzer1325]

His performance was phenomenal

[@abiseniyya]

We all are 🤘🏻 Much respect, from Metal Militia in Jakarta.

[@gppereira0905]

Greg, neither Trujillo would nail this solo with so much passion and efficiency as your brother did, in a 1000 times.Cliff is proudly smiling to your brother !Top-Notch!It surpassed the highlight of the night for me!Congratulations to Scott!

[@chuner01]

That was beautiful! The crew really love this piece. Simply epic!!

[@XXXGRAPENUTSXXX]

99.4% of Classical music fans, including your brother, probably wished the crowd would shut their mouths and listen in silence. Great performance!!

[@rangamsarmah2061]

The moment the distortion kicks in, I can feel the chills.

[@DaSeppii]

You are everywhere!!

[@jumpkickman8524]

Big time

[@littlecarrey9887]

Ummm....Your name....Just awesome! Well done good sir/madam!

[@chriholt]

Hah! - my son just turned me on to this video and that's exactly what I said to him!

[@SkaterChick1972]

TOTALLY🤘🏽

[@JediStargazer]

Cliff is looking down and smiling. What a great tribute!

[@A_n_u_l_u]

and he says: well done brother!

[@salazar5122]

cliff dies again becuse this commercial crap.

[@michaelserrano7097]

Or looking up

[@SkaterChick1972]

Indeed!🖤

[@jonhprime777]

Bass Solo, take one...

[@jasonlee3028]

Ricardo Moura take two....xD

[@deadstar44]

OMFG...The chills. This feels like the most emotional and highly reverential homage to Cliff Burton's musicianship given his love of classical music. Wished he had lived long enough to witness this.

[@Vmt16]

I can't even imagine the chills LIVE.

[@Cyborg-zt3co]

You're not wrong.

[@Cyborg-zt3co]

@@TheJerseyNinja I was way up in the upper sections, it took a bit for me to realize what he was doing. Once I did, the chills set in.

[@TheJerseyNinja]

JMS for real. Once James said a tribute to Cliff I knew it was gonna be Anesthesia and I was wondering how it would sound, and once the dude kicked in the distortion I knew he was about to go off and kill it. Probably the coolest cover of something like that I’ve ever seen

[@doodoodan]

God this made me cry such a great tribute

[@krammet]

glad I'm not the only one

[@doodoodan]

@@krammet For me it was also emotional when Lars gave him a big hug afterwards

[@Fister_of_Muppets]

Agreed, if you can't respect this performance, something is seriously wrong with your brain.

[@JakPepsi555]

Bawling like a baby!

[@monster289]

I cried too. I've seriously never been so moved by any other music. That was a very emotional performance.

[@fixxxer3456]

Cliff was a fan of classical music and I know he would have loved this

[@TimShedsworld]

He was more than a fan, He was classical, But he was more, he was one with music

[@gwiz2073]

My daughter is one of Scott's students at S.F. C.M. Looking forward to meeting him someday. I didn't know you could jam a bass like that. That was unreal Scott!!

[@krammet]

2:13 the moment Cliff took over this guys body Cliff: "Hold My Beer"

[@meanathradon]

LOL!!!

[@gregoryadestube]

Not gonna lie, I cried. RIP Cliff. \m/

[@earvin526]

2:13 It's as if he waited his entire life to do that.

[@matiascatalan6661]

For sure!!!!

[@frischregen3905]

hahhaah

[@Corvus922]

The way his head shot up was kinda amazing lol.

[@sourcemonkey]

this is a life changing moment for him honestly, it's not an everyday thing that you get to honor someone as awesome as cliff fuckin burton

[@topsecret1837]

Earvin Batitang All of us string players wish to play metal. We don’t get much of a chance and when a few people do they sell out or run out of steam. Eg. Apocalyptica and 2Cellos for selling out, a DC band called Primitivity, and Greg Kornulik, who both have done Metallica covers but stopped posting new content for a long time.

[@alxmnslv]

This is the most amazing thing I've ever seen.

[@davidbritton7393]

I think Rob just lost his job... ha ha only joking. That was an Awesome tribute to Cliff. Amazing. Thanks for sharing 👍

[@Shadowfax2348]

David Britton I read somewhere that Rob actually suggested that he (Pingel) does the performance solo instead of including Rob or anyone else, after hearing it for the first time

[@davidbritton7393]

@@Shadowfax2348I didn't know that thanks for letting me know. Rob is an Awesome bassist and he really nailed it letting scott pingel do the solo, what a reaction he got. I ment to see Metallica tonight in my city but unfortunately they postponed. All the best to our brother James.

[@metallicub74]

This is perfectly done and exactly the way Cliff would’ve loved to hear his music.

[@robinsonkaspar3395]

This makes me so happy every time I watch it. You know never ever ever gets the spotlight? The bass viol. Never the spotlight, never the packed house of screaming fans, never the duet with an idol. That dude is all of us, and it just makes it feel so damn triumphant. I want everyone to be that man for one night in their life. At least I want to feel that, just once. Watching it happen to him makes me feel so damn good. And, of course, completely nailed it. Just a goddam perfect performance.

[@matthewv789]

Yes truly. There are some phenomenal double bass soloists (Mikyung Sung for one) who get basically zero attention and rarely ever get the chance to perform solos with orchestras, let alone for an audience of millions. Scott did a great job, and this opportunity did a great service to awareness of the instrument. (Even if, being amplified, it sounds kind of janky compared to the beauty and range of colors and expression a natural double bass is capable of.)

[@silviaraquela3030]

Y porqué tantas maldiciones?? Rebaja la calidad del comentario... 🙄

[@kryptichands968]

Those first words : "bass solo take one" changed the way I looked at and listened to music for ever, I was 8...I wish I could thank Cliff....

[@spEv3r77]

This made me go through every emotion... Cliff passed on some great music and for people to keep him legacy alive.. Bravo sir... Bravo

[@OblivionZXZ]

Exactly like cliff played live.

[@gaijinph]

i was soooo moved by his performance. its like hearing anesthesia again for the first time (like back in highschool). outstanding work. good job guys

[@DHuys]

Mr Scott Pingel. From a metalfan; this was awesome! Thanx and well done.

[@kaiwue4280]

Tears in my eyes!!! Great solo for Cliff!!! Trank you!

[@roander1337]

Saw this in the cinema last night at it gave me goosebumps. Wish I saw this in person.

[@craigrodgers4267]

Hasn't been played like this since Cliff!!! I cried with pride through this whole tribute...

[@ryantetrault9696]

Absolutely priceless, just got back from the movie and immediately looked this up to listen again and again, so many emotions. Only the second time played live since Cliff died, and what a way to do it.

[@gavinmcevoy6408]

One of the greatest pieces of music you could ever wish to hear in your life... If you know this tune and the history of the man who played it originally, this will blow you away!!

[@lombardo7790]

This is the difference between high quality of symphonic musicans and the others it makes me emotional.Thanks Metallica R.I.P Cliff....

[@alexmyers2741]

Cliffs dad was at the concert it was awesome hearing this live

[@psytrancer]

Great master performance!! Saw it yesterday on theater! A lot of goosebumps! ✝️ Rip cliff

[@mitchcavanaugh7796]

Watching his hands quiver while playing slowly and building to the bridge. I can't imagine the nerves that were running through him at that moment. This was probably one of the most beautiful musical tributes ever. Hands down. It was beautiful.

[@Taynerang]

I'm a huge Metallica fan, especially KTA. I'm also the steadicam operator that had the privilege to operate such an incredible tribute (sorry about, you know, being in your shot for a good chunk of that...) Even though this was years ago now I still think about it often and have to pinch myself to make sure I didn't dream up the whole thing. Couldn't be more grateful to have been so close to the magic

[@grayboo212]

A big awesome thank you to whoever filmed this (not to mention posted it). Kept the camera steady and I couldn't believe the person was that far away after zooming back out at the end. I, like many, hate all the phones at shows but you gotta admit, sometimes it's great.

[@jumpkickman8524]

This is the best tribute in the history of tributes

[@Hoscitt]

Well that was surprisingly moving, caught me off guard there, haha! 😢 😁😁🤘

[@CarimboHanky]

this day 6 months ago... and i still feel so high whenever i get to watch this videos, best weekend ever in my life

[@aleonigena]

cliff would be very proud

[@stevescourou8006]

Literally got chills from that! Breathtakingly magnificent.

[@GilboaLital]

I got so emotional seeing and hearing this beutiful performance. Cliff would have loved it

[@gavinmcevoy6408]

I went to the cinema for this and I'm not gonna lie, it brought a tear to my eye... One of the most absolutely stunning pieces of music you could ever wish to hear...

[@topsecret1837]

I have to admit, as a cellist, that this solo was perfect note for note to the original. It’s also the first time they ever let bowed instruments with THAT much distortion (Apocalyptica eat ya hearts out!) on stage, and my god you can tell they loved it! Also to note this version of the solo destroys Rob Scallon’s version with upright bass, which was the only form of this solo on KZbin for the instrument. You got my complete and utter respect as a cellist who is still experimenting with those levels of distortion. I still think Cello would make a nice rhythm guitar to a violin Bass’s bass.

[@thequintessential5503]

That was amazing! I ❤ how they kicked in the distortion during this tribute and how they allowed Scott to play the full song! Cliff is smiling for sure from Heaven

[@crbuke]

Cried like a baby at the theater, amazing.

[@brucerossel5716]

This wins the Internet today. Freaking awesome interpretation. Love it!

[@212-SpicyKat]

absolutely wonderful to see Cliff still impacting people after all these years

[@JustSheilz]

This was one of the highlights of watching S&M2!

[@hmpz36911]

Thë #1! & other ^2~

[@Amnizm]

That was the highlight of the show. Thank you for posting it. I wish i recorded it.

[@trollvikingo429]

I cried with this version... So beautiful!!! Cliff would be proud definitely!!! 🥺🥺😢😢

[@herbertgamez9007]

Que tributo tan sutil para Cliff con ese recital, wooow

[@unavozenoff2384]

Literalmente me puse de pie para aplaudir a este gran músico por este pedazo de tributo a Cliff Burton. Scott Pingel te has ganado a millones de fans con esto

[@AaronAnderson323]

This is absolutely beautiful in every way. Spectacular musical experience! Moving and stirring to the soul.

[@fredrikradsby5503]

What the fuck!?!? .. watch it 4 times.. Its just fuckin amazing.. The only thing missing is that red mop headbanging like crazy!!.. Best tribute of all time!! Scott Pingel.. Straight to the heart.. True Tallica fans will never forget this!! Just fuckin amazing.. Got to watch this again…

[@kalament1969]

You could feel the bass running through you at the shows!! It was incredible!!!

[@metalmark71]

Absolutely. I was in the nosebleed seats and could feel the bass rumble! Amazing!

[@kalament1969]

@@metalmark71 ..I was also on Night One..but got floor night 2!

[@AA89GTA]

Goddamn, that was one of the coolest things I've seen. I'll be there tomorrow to see it live! WOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@abiseniyya]

Rock on, man 🤘🏻

[@monster289]

I've watched / listened to this about 500 times now. The more I listen to it, the more I believe that Cliff was reincarnated and took over Scott Pingel's body for six epic minutes to play this most amazing solo. I still can't listen to this without choking up a little every time, but I will continue listening to this daily. RIP Cliff, and thank you Scott Pingel. You are a musical GOD my friend!

[@Pee-Pad]

This is probably my favorite of the entire show that I’ve seen.

[@sshold]

That was absolutely beautiful. I even shed a tear. 🤘🏼🤘🏼🤘🏼🤘🏼🤘🏼🤘🏼🤘🏼🤘🏼🤘🏼

[@jamesnongbri3837]

👏👏👏👏👏👏Amazing tribute to Cliff

[@fedora997]

RIP Cliff and Ray Burton

[@marvwetbandit]

If this moment brought tears to your eyes you need to now that you’re TRUE METAL FAN.

[@TimShedsworld]

WOW WOW WOOOOOW, OMG, Cliff was amazing, That was amazing, No one till now has gotten anywhere near replicating Anesthesia Pulling Teeth. wow jut wow. chills man chills

[@mounthydra]

This brought tears to my eyes. Hands down, Lars did a spectacular job covering this. A beautiful tribute to Cliff.

[@bernabas73]

I can imagine Cliff being Scott Pingle. This is totally awesome... Very moving. Thanks Cliff & Scott

[@robfisher5944]

Wow! I am not crying... you're crying. RIP Cliff. Well played Scott.

[@kingkeefage]

It's just been raining... on my face.

[@presidentxpress471]

God bless cliff burton

[@joedirt5456]

Every time I hear this it takes me back to a time, early eighties, when I heard it the first time with Cliff playing!! RIP CLIFF!!

[@David-bo5uc]

One of the most beautiful tributes I've ever heard. RIP Cliff you'll never know how much you've inspired me.

[@TontonOscar]

Cliff still alive in our memories 😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎

[@Gnaus76]

Wow really talented musicians and Lars Ulrich

[@Pifmeister]

Somewhere up in Rock N Roll heaven, Cliff is definitely smiling! ❤🤘🏻

[@krby6665]

Rock and roll heaven? We're all headbanging with the devil

[@Pifmeister]

Headbanging with the Devil is heaven for rock n roll artists!

[@mileslinus]

Wow that brought tears to my eyes

[@abdelhamidbenmoussa8214]

it was actualy a combination of "anasthesia" and i can hear some notes from "to live is to die"

[@heaws69]

Fucking incredible. This was so amazing. Brought chills and tears to my eyes. Long live Cliff!

[@TheWhiskeyWarlord]

I teared up.... amazing

[@jantzenallen3077]

Me too and chills holy shit

[@abiseniyya]

To live is to die, yes, but legacy lives on 🤘🏻 Forever

[@RandAlanStudios]

Glad to have been able to attend and see Cliff in the Master of puppets tour in Long Beach. Love you and your legacy.

[@monster289]

I seriously can't even think straight after watching this!!! WOW!! What's a good word for EPIC x 1,000,000??

[@Jokilldrum]

I can’t quit smiling over this 🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻

[@BODSMayhemHour]

Friggin beautiful !!!! Cliff is def looking down !!!!!!!!!

[@HerobrineGbriel]

The moment the drums kicked in, I could feel Cliff's soul near me, I could feel Cliff's happiness. If he was still alive he would've been so proud and so happy

[@mr.benjamin5687]

That was incredible. I wish I had been there live!

[@otimustron2]

one of the best videos on yt

[@roblawles14]

Probably the most impressive feat of music I've ever experienced

[@matthewv789]

You should see other double bassists, like Mikyung Sung playing, for instance, La Sonnambula or Motivy or Gliere’s Tarantella.

[@MauricioJaramilloMentalista]

Damn, I searched for anesthesia just to check out Cliff Burton doing his thing and ended up finding this. Epic!

[@barrrometr]

Best KZbin cover ever!

[@tonybp]

I was there... the highlight of the show for me.

[@bigj73nsb]

That was AWESOME!!!!!

[@RestingBrickFace]

Cliffs spirit, essence soul or ghost was with Metallica and that bassist tonight.

[@benedictmudd3098]

EPIC...and the icing on the cake was when Lars came in. I said out load inadvertently, “fuck, yeah” lol awesome gig for sure

[@carlosvaccaroretamal719]

This is the live version of Anesthesia, as Cliff plays on 84/85 tours. Fkn amazing, can't imagine how COOL could it felt to be there

[@thomasackerly7732]

Carlos vaccaro retamal was at the RTL tour yes he did.

[@Rickkelley365]

Carlos vaccaro retamal I only ever heard those versions from CEA when I was young. But it was unreal to be there. When he hit those very low notes the whole place shook like an earthquake. When the distortion kicked on, it was SO AWESOME!!! When he started playing the solo it was insane. And we were too far away to see Lars sneaking onto the set, so when I heard the hi hat count in the rest of the solo, I couldn’t believe he was going to plow right through the rest of the solo. It was THE moment of the night. Nothing topped it. Most special thing I’ve ever seen at a Metallica show

[@metair3759]

Faaaaaaaaawwwwk..! ! ! 😵😵😵😵 Uh-MaaaZing! Totally awesome an very Moving done this way! LooVed it!!

[@shaneb.9458]

That was absolutely amazing!! Wow!! Cliff is definitely smiling!!

[@TayterCJ]

take one. unbelievable. I can't believe I've never seen this

[@RenegadeSith]

Awesome performance!

[@vicrattlehead8665]

Dude when that fockin distortion kicked in... FOCKIN LEGENDARY

[@trdi]

Many fans saying they got teary eyes. Not surprised... it was the star of the show.

[@carlosrodriguez7391]

Wow super bass 🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘

[@rockmuschel]

This was phenomenal. I loved every bit of it.

[@Isaacserrano_19]

Goosebumps 😭

[@SkaterChick1972]

AMAZING. Anyone else see S&M2 in theaters? 🤘🏽🤘🏽

[@BuggyorPark]

This was so damn sick. Highlight of the show for me!