Only Clay Gober No Tim Henson (Bassist of Polyphia)

[@pitpride1220]

Both Clay's deserve crazy recognition. Everyone in that band is second to none. It's tough to watch. Scottie is slowly getting his due. Maybe the Clay's are next up. They are both unbelievably unique, technical wizards and no one plays like either of them.

[@Don2006]

I'm from the future. All four of them goated it on the album.

[@pitpride1220]

@@Don2006 Lol

[@FormaAlert]

Gober is pretty much the frontman for their live shows, so he for sure gets plenty of recognition when they're on stage.

[@kwaddamage8286]

they need to join another band. tim henson is insufferable and his gimmicky technical playing is getting tired imo. i think all 3 of them would flourish creatively without him

[@pitpride1220]

@@kwaddamage8286 Maybe a side project. This last album Scottie seemed to have a lot more influence. Gober had a lot of input. Clay A dropped ego and let Luke Holland play on half of the tracks and they co-wrote together. I think it'll shake out as they continue to grow. It's been a lot about Tim. But I don't think he's unwilling to release the reigns. I get your point though. People will eventually get tired of Tim's approach, so they'll have to keep evolving as they are.

[@introman5369]

I like that his spktpsptkpksp is always spot on

[@Rewolweri]

He's got one of the most unique ways to play bass. Stunning groove and spot on sound. Absolute legend

[@robdubent]

Aka play it like a djent guitar

[@ericcambrey8929]

He plays it more like a banjo than anything.

[@JamilAlexandre1]

I'm so glad he doesn't get buried behind everything in Polyphia. Such unique style. Absolutely killer player.

[@RalAngelov]

He really got me into hybrid picking. Brutal bass lines indeed!

[@SythPls]

@@RalAngelov Any tips on getting into it?

[@Bloorgusgoorge]

@@SythPls just practice using both fingers by doing alternating string patterns plug one string with your pick then pluck string below it with your middle finger and alternate through that then you can start incorporating it while doing lines on your picking fingers

[@kanedgytheguy8105]

he's like if korns bassist was good

[@GermanAnimeStriker]

Funny thing, got into polyphia not because of the insane playing of tim but because of the insane playing from clay... but its ofcourse nice how everything compliments each other in the sound

[@donaldowensiii7478]

I wish he got more spotlight, he’s insanely good

[@Crazy5exycurvy]

Me too...

[@marcomoscoso7402]

Bass pick playing combined with string popping. Such finesse.

[@svenjansen2134]

Instant Slap. Nice.

[@ericcambrey8929]

Hybrid picking. Not many bass players do it and he kills it.

[@kanedgytheguy8105]

it's impressive how percussive he is

[@Southboundpachyderm]

god damn the hybrid picking sounds so fucking good on the bass and his sense of rhythm and where he can get away with the hybrid triplets makes everything sound 10x better. Homie had to make his own style on the instrument just so he doesn't get buried in the mix and it works really fucking well without sounding like hes overplaying.

[@kaneki4403]

His basslines are 10 times more complicated than most guitar solos.

[@svenjansen2134]

And strings are thicker.

[@LateNights-nj9eg]

I wasn't sure he was in the band until 1:30 then I thought hell yeah he fruity wit it

[@alvinmwangi]

he deserves it all ...i jus searched for Polyphias bass line. the greatest

[@TheOneSoulMate_]

I totally agree! The band doesn’t stand 1 or 2 people. They all bring it and it’s their United skill, talent and playing chemistry! I like that more recently their music is spot lighting each of them more!

[@captainshiner42]

Of course he's a sick guitarist too. I mean, why the fuck not?

[@juandgomez8267]

Yo Clay looked like he could've been the quiet kid in school lol.

[@KBYALA]

1:29 He look like karen auntie from 1980's but look like american uncle from 1970 at the same time

[@airakazatratuob]

It's a shame he deletes all his vids, he's got a loooot of good ones back from Muse era to NLND

[@worthless_punk]

That was a fan account, and making money off his work

[@airakazatratuob]

@@worthless_punk not talking about the fake one, I’m talking about Clay himself

[@SamuraiGuy]

@@airakazatratuob from what I can tell, the real account has all of the videos it had when it was launched. It's not many, but that doesn't mean anything was deleted.

[@CrazySuperJEBUS]

@@SamuraiGuy Are we not talking about his Instagram? He deleted every single one of his posts when they were promoting the new album. The only two he has on there now are new.

[@philipshapkin6607]

Today I find out that Clay is a better guitarist than me hahaha

[@svenjansen2134]

High level music education demands you play at least two instruments I've been told.

[@philipshapkin6607]

@@svenjansen2134 I didnt realise he had a music education tbh. Thats pretty dope

[@lotraquelu]

this is great!!!!!! I'm dying for Clay to post some more playthroughs from the new album.. I'm SO happy that Crush is in this video, is one of my favorites!!!!!!!!! I freakin' love it!!!! I need a 10 hour video with only Crush's playthrough 🤣🤣 Also, he should be more outstanded, highlighted. His bass lines are delicious!

[@-GRAVESITE-]

Who could forget about the porno stache belly shirt era?

[@Garbageaf]

6:33 goes so fucking hard. Pushing up glasses during a breakdown?

[@felipehess8691]

What is that song?

[@Garbageaf]

@@felipehess8691 idr, but the band is August Burns Red.

[@o15523]

@@felipehess8691 "Composure"

[@minisurfbanana]

That 2 nd bass....Beautiful Kiesal

[@gravityfreaksmusic]

Just....impressive. He might be my favorite of the bunch.

[@hvze9848]

We need crop top clay back

[@surreymusic2124]

Jeeze the god hand one

[@robertvillegas7472]

Great pic king with finger double stop technic excellent !👍🏾🤙🏾

[@petermcquillen5]

Clay and other clay are just so insanely good, like tim and scotty are obvs incredible, but they wouldn't be polyphia with out their rhythm section

[@andrewcoates4952]

He really does have such an individual playing style.

[@afipia7]

I always enjoy watching Clay, he sometimes looks so surprised about the amazing sound that his playing makes

[@exploitz0]

Absolutely killer❤

[@vertigoft_3004]

i agree wholeheartedly with the fact that everyone in the band deserves to be just as far in the spotlight as tim, but i think its unfair to title the video "no tim henson" as if he did something wrong, and i feel like that alone is taking away from clay. Just title it like "best of clay gober" or some shit

[@TheOneSoulMate_]

Agreed 💯

[@hanabimizuki6024]

Yeah

[@Euphorian12]

Cry

[@vertigoft_3004]

@@Euphorian12 who are you lil bro

[@Euphorian12]

@@vertigoft_3004 I’m 18 put some respect on my name

[@PakaShreds]

He needs a kiesel SIG. super cool seeing him jam on a kiesel

[@MichaelSacamos]

The PICK AND POP Bass Technique...

[@blytheskrieg]

I get an "alright alright alright" vibe from this dude

[@orlandoescobar5174]

Clay looks like the dude from the incubus albums

[@NotSoNumb01]

this guys plucking fingers must be strong af

[@uploads87]

he's a beast

[@mentedistratta7178]

I didn't expect to see him playing a guitar, or an August Burns Red song. 😮

[@charredolive]

His hybrid picking always blows me away

[@Bmxmusikian]

Gad dayam my new fave bass video 🔥🔥🔥

[@omgdisfunny4852]

thought that was nik nocturnal at first lmao

[@androsd4]

Que tipo pa ser buen bajista, no entiendo porqué no tiene videos más largos.

[@abikyoukan2]

3:21 gets me every time. love those harmonics

[@cabobpolasek2517]

Which song is that

[@screebb]

@@cabobpolasek2517Look but don’t touch

[@prasadsatpute1294]

​@@cabobpolasek2517Look But Dont Touch- Polyphia ft. Lewis Grant

[@peekaboo4390]

Wow what a great left hand this guy has.

[@Harrysound]

20 years ago a record company would have refused to have signed them without a singer, they probably would of had one forced on them and would have had to adjust to it, perhaps making music the could sell 10s of millions and headline 100s of festivals across the world.....I guess we'll never see that alternate future.

[@koversz]

Man look’s like Nik Nocturnal in the first clip

[@aaizner847]

Very cool, but what's with the Dallas Buyers' Club look at 2:00?

[@rainysummer1981]

thanks for this

[@MoomooJuice1]

Tim Henson wears his shirts long, Clay Gober likes them short

[@urge_it]

casually hybrid picks a bass

[@Mr556x45mm]

i like the part where he goes thpthpthtphtphtphtpthhp

[@mathewreed818]

Wow, I didn’t realize that Freddie Mercury could play bass like that…nor was he alive. Mind blown 🤯

[@svenjansen2134]

Lol I'd rather hear him sing. This is awesome music indeed.

[@JessicaMorgani]

They really like fashion apparently!

[@Bmxmusikian]

Instant sub

[@samuelemeryjiujitsu]

Holy shit

[@jetaimemina]

What is that song that starts at 0:30?

[@-nov3l558]

song is called crush

[@maxvockner]

Great pick tone! Bring da bass!!

[@shadowfyed7117]

0:36 I am once again asking for the name of this bass.

[@amoszanoni571]

Kiesel

[@shadowfyed7117]

@@amoszanoni571 Name, not brand.

[@mtgrchannel9830]

What is this song 4:19 ????

[@creeperfrito12z]

what is the song in 5:00

[@sarukami4803]

y like the part whe make the "clk clk clk clk clk" xd

[@elsamboi9405]

Wats the song around 3:18 ?

[@Maffy35]

3:18 what is this song?

[@himawarii_gg]

Look But Don't Touch

[@EnterEscape]

What's he playin at 1:16?

[@felixgehrke3493]

I think that was a groove from Olly Steele.

[@EnterEscape]

@@felixgehrke3493 Thanks mate, I didn't find this particular one, but at least i got introduced to Olly Steele

[@Correctspark43]

What’s the song for the clip after look but don’t touch

[@bilnovais]

1:17 olly steele song

[@StayTh1rsty]

And people had The Audacity. Frankly, I'd have an attitude about it. Personally.

[@robinrusso815]

him and the drummer kick fuckin ass but I never see shit about them

[@mitchellfails1059]

Does anybody know the first song that Clay was playing too?

[@bocik2854]

Goose

[@luccamacabeli3829]

2:43 what song is that?

[@nouc7481]

God Hand, not released yet

[@luccamacabeli3829]

@@nouc7481 thankss

[@Her-Study-Corner]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/mIK1gZKmiNOrY8k

[@Grimboww]

@@luccamacabeli3829 there's a banger mashup someone made of tim + clay's parts that loops really nicely, def recommend listening to it!

[@luccamacabeli3829]

@@Grimboww i'm def gonna check!!

[@mikeskinner8943]

What is the song at 9:20?

[@Coador9210]

Finale

[@windsormoreira]

8:33 omfg

[@LoftOfTheUniverse]

Which song is that first one? I had it in my head the other day and I can't remember

[@TzuYuan.H]

Persevere, from their INSPIRE EP

[@skrjabe_]

@@TzuYuan.Hno what☠️

[@matthewignatovich983]

I MUST KNOW PICK SIZE!!! Please and Thank you!

[@diazzsama]

He's guitar player that happend to play bass.

[@thomascrawley99]

cap

[@eugenedebs3281]

*A bass player who doesn’t need to outshine guitarists

[@symbiosisai]

All base players are failed guitarists

[@eugenedebs3281]

@@symbiosisai all mediocre guitarists don’t know how to spell bass

[@symbiosisai]

@@eugenedebs3281 im actually a bass player myself, found the guitar too difficult, you could forgive me for the spelling mistakes though, considering i couldn't speak or spell a word of English 4 years ago

[@Nirav_2343]

Drop the pick and you will destroy the world. bAss is that powerfull

[@IkenFister]

Why is homie always wearing crop tops?

[@jacobbutler7942]

Still includes tim in the title. 😂

[@zackmash851]

look but dont touch has to be one of the filthiest songs ever created in terms of the lines every person contributed

[@zynosgd9982]

I wish Clay would have stayed with Kiesel, he would for sure have a signature model by now.

[@darth_rickard]

This video has to be a deepfake because Clay would never practice like this

[@marlucresencia1744]

damn james franco

[@Chopp333r]

Lmao Im guessing you know they have a song called “James Franco”

[@amandamorgan6809]

He's so talented and good Lord he's hot!! Ooof🖤🤘

[@OmynysFence]

*makes bass players cant play guitar joke* *watches bass player shred better than me* I'm gonna pretend i didnt see that By the way, yes i know that clay gober fucking kills

[@antknees]

I can’t get over using a pic instead of a thumb. Some thing about it, I just don’t like it but I won’t deny that he is super talented

[@svenjansen2134]

Ok when used well and he can. I try not to use a pick on bass but for fast precise passages it's less straining on the fingers. But fingered bass sounds better. A pick makes it sound plucky and cheap, toy sound like.

[@LateNights-nj9eg]

long hair.....cheeks out

[@Lzu_Elias]

Do nada um maluco aleatório

[@Rea-per]

You don't play bass with a pick!

[@rhrdth]

lol

[@teguhkusuma5078]

They are a skilled musician in their own instrument. But to make a flow in their music. There is a need of frontman and support.

[@jeffsilva1341]

Your fn kidding right?!??

[@teguhkusuma5078]

@@jeffsilva1341 thats my opinion. If you have something else please enlighten me. I seen people just say henson this henson that. I think all the members is skillfull.

[@jeffsilva1341]

@@teguhkusuma5078 I agree they are all amazing but, a definite NO to a frontman if you are referring to a singer.

[@teguhkusuma5078]

@@jeffsilva1341 no ofc not sir. Henson is frontman in this case imo. He is iconic, if you talk polyphia. He is the first appear as top mind. But i think that was an image they want to show to people. Thats why i said him as a frontman. I do agree that they are better with no vocal tho.

[@emanonymous]

i like everything except exposed midriffs

[@RebornThroughHate]

Playing's pretty good, but what's with the girly tank tops? You look like a 15-year old high school girl with a mustache.

[@p0dushhka]

mad?

[@jewwhosbetterthanyou3193]

@@p0dushhka typical. Just a single random word as a stand in for having a personality or ideas. Here's one: sheep

[@p0dushhka]

@@jewwhosbetterthanyou3193 who?

[@rhrdth]

Does it bother you? Is it secretly turning you on or something?

[@TJJJJJJJJJJJ]

For what he lacks in talent he makes up for by head banging 🤘

[@prod.dormin]

Dafq u talkin about lacking talent. Lmao

[@susmaryusep1497]

wow just remind me of cliff burton

[@MikaTarkela]

What song is that at 5:15?

[@GloGang300s]

August burns red - composure

[@hiro7964]

What's the song at 4:16?