Michael Jackson - Billie Jean - Bass Cover

"Billie Jean" is a dance-pop/R&B song by American recording artist Michael Jackson. It was written, composed, and co-produced by Jackson, and produced by Quincy Jones from the singer's second solo album, Thriller (1982).

[@natureshamy]

I really like the way this bass sounds.

[@infusion26]

And me too :)

[@mikeanglada742]

:D Datz Right!!! :D

[@phillippasteur3904]

These Yamaha BB series basses are incredible!

[@ugoidika3312]

@@infusion26 Keep the dream alive Bro! Never give up, maybe one day the sound will come up and.....

[@NJDVLS9500]

One of the greatest bass lines ever.

[@nicholascauton9648]

I’m a blues and rock bassist and I have to agree that this is possibly one of the most recognizable bass lines ever. And it’s damn fun to play, too.

[@user-of1uz1zh2g]

The best

[@user-of1uz1zh2g]

The greatest

[@mizzoupatriot8814]

Truth

[@marcvanvliet9386]

and the bass line from beat it is also awesome 👍👍👍👍,,,mark

[@randallwong4382]

It's amazing how he is one of the first few bass players on KZbin! Started on 2007!!!

[@phillippasteur3904]

You know when a guy has it hanging down at his knees he can't play!

[@nahuel6136]

yeah, and he's still active, what a legend

[@robertdurst9089]

This bass has such a good tone to it

[@blowabs]

I started playing the bass at age 50, I am 54, and I love seeing your col videos. Thx

[@FrustratedNameSearch]

Bass is the backbone of the entire band. You can scrape by with a bad guitarist. There's no way to scrape by with a bad bassist.

[@corinamendoza1]

Simple bass line, but try playing it for five minutes straight. It hurts!

[@dilipkumar711]

Same.

[@alfiegalpinmusic]

Corina Mendoza yeah!

[@LegoStuff4567]

Same here!

[@robotomo4249]

i just started learning the bass a few weeks ago

[@cowboyofnoname5358]

My poor fingers :'^l

[@violence1429]

One of the reasons why I love bass guitar

[@lou58ns]

Just want to say thanks! I began playing bass two years ago (at 51) and am getting quite good at it. Your covers have been an invaluable tool in helping me to improve my skills. From a very grateful subscriber!

[@djurgens76]

this was real smooth, not choppy like most covers I've seen of this song. good job brother.

[@infusion26]

There are so many great bass players in the world and I love them all :))

[@Dangerous25467]

This video prove that not only guitarists can be awesome, but bassists too

[@skipperpat1]

Infusion, I am a bread baker by trade...Always wanted to play 6 strings, But because of 25 yrs. of punching dough, I can't. You are making me realize, by my having subscribed to your channel, that 4 strings are possible for me to play, and the fact holds true that the bass is the actual BACKBONE of a song...Cheers to you sir...

[@jftippu]

Awesome! RIP The King!

[@xelsbayts6418]

finally somebody who really knows how to play it!!!

[@duranmclemore8392]

xels bayts yet he doesn't, it's played on 2 and 4 and the F#'s are played on both octaves

[@babayaga1767]

and yet plays it wrong

[@kingdeedee]

​@@duranmclemore8392 If you listen closely, you'll hear that the lower octave on that F# is actually played by a synth bass, and not the bass guitar. Although it's kind of difficult to detect unless you have quite good headphones so it can often sound like one instrument. Although having the bass player play both octaves there just seems unnecessarily difficult for a studio recording of a pop song don't ya think?

[@becoolfool]

Very well-played by a bassist that I'm sure plays all sorts of genres of music on many different guitars. Bravo!!

[@DIARIODEIMIGRANTE2007]

Wowww guys....look the softly song of this Cover. Beautiful 🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰 Thank you for your time brother.

[@eddyces]

atlast here i am here , thanks to google..! never felt content with MJ bass covers until this moment..Great.. feeling to hear all your covers..!

[@sonofbarnsey]

Biggest album of all time. And one killer cover. Well done my man

[@MarkTarmannPianoCheck_it_out]

lbc murphy. his bass is "so high" because he is a serious bass player and not a poser. the clue is his name "infusion".and his clean playing. most, almost all the world's best e-bassists are trained, disciplined fusion/jazz/funk/soul musicians, and they all have it up high, where it can be played clean, left and right hands, rather than dangling down by your knees for visuals, made popular in the 70's by the world's all time worst bass player, Sid Vicious of the Sex Pistols. SO. DUDE! it was cliche and old already when whatisname of Nirvana did it in the 90's. make yer choice lad. Pose, or PLAY! Jaco Pastorious, almost all the truly great bassists play it up high.

[@seagab..bschons5620]

Greetings Marktarmannpiano I do agree with you about the position of the bass as worn by many players. I observe that a majority of mainly rock type bassists wear the instrument practically round their ankles. Im not sure wether its just for posing or a measure of their skills or abilities.However what I do know is as a lifelong lover and player of bass guitars in various bands including rock though mostly soul funk and reggae I believe to fully be at one with an execution of the scales and to incorporate techniques such as slapping, hammerons, pulloffs, slurs, slides,as well as the occasional bass chords and comfortable pick use its much easier if your plucking is done with a slight bend at the elbow. This position furthermore allows a comfortable view of the fretboard especially for those who are wishing to really bond with the full range of the fretboard. For a few examples watch victor wooten, stanley clarke, or any of the featured bass guitar tutorials here on Utube. that said.... Flea of the Red hot chilli peppers is a phenomenal player who generally hangs his bass quite low. Playing position is entirely up to individual preference. The main thing is to enjoy the pleasure of this wonderful and fulfilling instrument. Wether your just sat in your bedroom dreaming of success one day or out there in a big stadium Have fun.... BLESSINGS...

[@MarkTarmannPianoCheck_it_out]

Flea had to do it that way. for the pose. Chili Peppers are a very visual sell, between the singer's singing, the silly lyrics, and the minimal sound. I hardly ever sit down and "just listen" to them. Just tune in once in a blue moon for a dose of fun poppy wierd funky beach dude drugger stuff. I'll bet in the studio he's got it way up high for the "hard parts".

[@seagab..bschons5620]

Greetings marktarmannpiano hey youve got the chillis well sussed. I couldnt agree with you more. In case you havent noticed but it proves our point Flea is now featured doing bass guitar tutorials on utube and guess where he wears the bass throughout....practically under his chin....Blessings....

[@MarkTarmannPianoCheck_it_out]

seaga Beckford Bsc hons by your use of the word "sussed" and your 10 am reply i am guessing you are in England. I am in Germany, an expat Yank. Are you having problems accessing youtube? I can only get to my messages by first clicking "upload video", Then the Google plus messaging" bell" icon. even then half my mouse clicks don't accomplish what I intended, and it's driving me batty...

[@seagab..bschons5620]

Hi mark Yes I am in England. I was having some trouble but I requested help by googling the problem and varous solutions came up. I tried one and it said go to google plus then find the bell as you mention it will indicate if theres a message but once your in you can access all your past and present messages. But you may know all this. Talk soon..BLESSINGS

[@marcelocoip7275]

Smooth! And a good decission to play there in the freatboard.

[@zottolagg]

you're my favorite bassist !

[@mdjordjevic08]

LOVE IT!

[@infusion26]

Me too :D

[@noerlund75]

Been playing guitar for almost 15 years, but got my first bass 6 days ago, this is really inspiring. i´ll be playing like this in about... 15 years :)

[@mikeb37167]

Great job! I love that great classic bass line. Keep up the great video's.

[@ankushshetty]

I used play these basslines for finger exercise literally.

[@feverflav1972]

M glad you toned it back in the last 10 years, but damn, you slay the bass bud

[@feverflav1972]

I just meant that the bass was really loud for the balance factor. You amaze me so forget my critique

[@feverflav1972]

The bass emphasis is legit tho

[@Avgmechanic]

That bass line tho! And love it to see this guy playing that bass line!

[@Allbbrz]

Nice sound, pretty smooth playing, well done !

[@lucaspatterson]

Easily the most famous bass line of all time.

[@deniseverellen3059]

Let's just say it shares good company with many others. Very cool.

[@hongu1634]

+Lucas Patterson Another One Bites the Dust

[@owenfinnern9327]

Luke Leon Hysteria by Muse.

[@Isoscel]

the most famous must be Another One Bites the Dust- Queen.

[@honeybabou6119]

Muse? Next to MJ and Queen? Neither I or any person that I know has ever listened to Muse. But even my grandma knows Billie Jean. Muse may be a great band, I have no idea; but in term of popularity, it's hard to top Billie Jean.

[@thecoolestdad]

I think it was this video some time back, that helped me learn how to play this song. Thanks dude. You are an awesome bass player.

[@ripanghosh5337]

Seems like simple, but he knows how it takes to play...❤️❤️❤️

[@TheDigisystem]

Видео конечно расчитано на играющих. Я играющий, мне лично моментально помогло! Благодарю. Спасибо!

[@infusion26]

вы радушны.

[@Vlfkfnejisjejrjtjrie]

That is some clean playing!

[@Ramim004]

what a masterpiece work.

[@BaronVonRichtofen]

Well done. I like that you are playing it mid-neck for the sound's sake. Keep up the good work!!!

[@fotiskaratasakis8632]

Congrats, i really appreciate your contribution to the bass society!

[@intrepidxprodigy91]

Drummers and bass guitarists have a special stage bond.

[@infusion26]

@MrNorbi14 This is an old Yamaha bass from the eighties.

[@alwaysopen7970]

bass and drums are a guitarists wet dream. They think everything is boring but their instrument. I know; I play the bass, guitar, drums. keys and have seen/herd all angle of it. I never got the drummer/bassist jokes as I know the importance of all. A good lead singer is a rare find.

[@robb4038]

Very well played, like always. Like to see you playing bass. inspired me alot regards from the Netherlands

[@infusion26]

Rob b Thanks en de groeten vanuit Nederland :)

[@Tbob434]

This is the best cover I've ever heard!

[@subramaniamkrishnan]

great job buddy that was realy fantastic finger movement. your finger movement look like spyder spinnig the web. i realy enjoy to watch the clip my all time favaourite hits. hatsof buddy. the credits goes to king of the pop MICHAEL JACKSON.

[@vaibhav170483]

So smooth

[@Matty7twin]

AWESOME DUDE

[@acpdevo]

you nailed it! and so did I on my 6-strilng

[@kenniskeysmusic1134]

It Sound Just Like The original Bass Line I Love It

[@LastTree]

WOW!

[@kdb7557]

Thank you for posting. You're what makes KZbin great.

[@user-4325]

👍👍👍

[@ItisMister2U]

Awesome video!!!!! Nothing like a sound of BASS....especcially in the talented hands.

[@DriAdri]

You are the best!! Great job 👏👏

[@redmanion2193]

Really good! Getting a bass soon and just checking out some songs I know with bass parts. So thankyou for adding another song for me to learn in the near future :)

[@Fj111183]

I see your point. Im playing bass myself and yes some songs are rather "repetative". Some songs though are really sweet like By The Way or Hysteria. Theres lots of good bass songs to play :)

[@gregseckinger1652]

Damnit man that's great!!! It was said that Michael Jackson used bit and pieces of Hall and Oates baseline on "I can't go for that" and his own for "Billie Jean".

[@acpdevo]

yeah this is the way I play to, "down at the 7th fret" reduces the hand fatigue.

[@bambamthedrummer3532]

Bass line MAKES that song...nice job

[@nero93]

It's like his fingers are moonwalking on those strings ! Good work lad !

[@davdmoi]

I wonder how many years of work you put on it you are good my friend!.

[@thomascui]

Awesome Michael We miss you.Michael Jackson Headstone Monument Design

[@DodaDora]

VEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEERY GOOOOOOOOOD!!!!!!! PERFECT!

[@StepOrDieFR]

play ear is not as easy as it think ... I tried my guitar and it is very hard beautifully reproduced as casi full video respect

[@hughwynn6193]

I can't watch this channel at night anymore. My neighbor called the police at 2 am

[@20348335]

Dude this is awesome the bassline is in perfect pitch great job :)

[@williamcairo]

Perfect

[@jamespatton2975]

Good job, the Yamaha sounds great !

[@P0V3RTY09]

If I am not mistaken, I believe that this bass riff was originally part of a Stealy Dan song....if not them, some other artist.....I remember hearing it long before Billie Jean was released.

[@veesvoyages]

Love this song and the very funky bass line :D Thank you for sharing :)

[@fostertop]

perfect

[@kembaraoverlandexplorer7689]

4 left fingers life and soft touch!

[@hatrickdicky]

Goeie bassist ben je ga zo door vriend, groeten uit Den Haag

[@ghilmanfatih9751]

This bass lines are simple But that consistency is hard

[@infusion26]

@FSBass That is a Yamaha BB3000 bass.

[@aaronpaterson1615]

great watchin' you play it. One of the best bass lines out there and I've always considered it a clear intro rip-off of Hall & Oates' 1981 hit (I Can't Go For That, No Can Do) which had a very similar intro some 12 months before Michael Jackson's Billie-Jean came out. Have a listen and compare the two intros. Aaron from Australia.

[@fabiomatias1037]

Wonderful

[@rere12596]

i just beginning but i haven't got a bass yet but i think i will love it

[@77sunwukong77]

That bass is beautiful 😍😍😍

[@ratishnair1106]

Your bass cover is the best out there... can u get a non vocal version pleasssseeee.....

[@RandomGuy11215]

I really love it .... nice one... i hope i can learn this easily

[@teacherofenglishvaccaro8310]

you are a geniussss

[@gladimmeandnotyou]

Garcia on bass. Lovin it!

[@infusion26]

Dank je. Ik doe alles op het gehoor en het gaat mij steeds gemakkelijker af.

[@KHaverlyVideos]

Wow... This sounds so good! Great job! :)

[@DoBeAts]

@infusion26 yea but im still a begginner and i play alot of heavier metal which requires a pick, so im not used to playing with my fingers...thats the only problem i have, and this song requires plucking with ur fingers.

[@BenjiFoley]

Michael Jackson basslines are so amazing asdfghjkl

[@larryrowe5259]

Although this is a simple, basic, bass line, it takes all your concentration to focus on it. Because it is so iconic, you cannot miss a beat, you cannot improve it, you cannot improvise.

[@koolidesweet3524]

love.it

[@nolidg]

Very cool ... thanks!!!!!!

[@prosa1968]

that´s a Good Job, Guy. I Play in this same way too.

[@Mydickinyoursister]

Smooth...flawless note transition...\m/

[@thomasgale96]

awesome

[@pigbobman]

Hi great selection of songs on your channel. Just out of interest what hardware/software are you using to record your videos? Cheers, keep up the good work.

[@joannavargas7482]

🎀 cool I love the bass great job man🎀

[@infusion26]

@GeneralPedro2 Thanks man !! I can read tabs, but don't often use them. I do everything by ear.

[@infusion26]

@ElCalbo1954 This is an old Yamaha BB3000 a classic bass guitar.

[@ulisessantaana]

te best cover i ever seen !

[@GeneralPedro2]

@infusion26 very nice. i have just started playing the bass and i cant play by ear yet but im trying to get better at it.

[@brendapowers5684]

your amazing :D make look really easy. how many years you been playing sir? how long did it take to learn this song?

[@damislav]

@infusion26 amazing bass and amazing sound! bb 3000s rules! they should start making them

[@alexgherghina8425]

I have only one word to say...A-W-E-S-O-M-E