Pro Bassist hears the Smashing Pumpkins for the FIRST time

[@Elite-0Zero]

The fun part is as soon as Billy hears someone else playing bass on one of his songs, he’ll manifest immediately to play it how he wants.

[@guitaristssuck8979]

Same for guitarists but he just wants to teach the correct part, anyone would say the same about their own songs after all.

[@benedictjephcote6815]

I feel like Billy has the same sense of knowing how he wants a song to go as the likes of Prince and Trent Reznor - which can often mean taking on a variety of instruments

[@guitaristssuck8979]

@@benedictjephcote6815 that's how any composer/songwriter conceive music.

[@irrelevantfish1978]

@@guitaristssuck8979 Not necessarily, and perhaps not even _usually,_ depending on the genre. I can't recall the names, unfortunately, but I've heard of a number of successful bands that composed primarily by what you might describe as an asynchronous jam session, with the members passing around tapes/DAW sessions/etc and adding or refining their own instrument's part(s) before passing it back to the rest of the band.

[@buzz6775]

First off, Sharon is amazing. However, her stock just went way up with this. Holy shit, that was amazing.

[@TheMahaffeymg]

I can NOT believe how much I loved Sharons take. So good!

[@opinionshurt2905]

She should go down the Jimmy Chamberlain rabbit hole. What a legendary drummer.

[@mattduffyw99]

I was a huge SP fan as a kid, and Chamberlain leaving the band was how I learned how crucial drums are. They were never the same without him.

[@milton_roza]

So cool, guys!!! The chemistry between Ian and the almighty Sharon is absolutely insane... Cheers!!!

[@dragonmac1234]

I love Sharon's version, listening to a song you haven't heard before and creating a killer riff is an amazing skill.

[@burlslaven3205]

Sharon is so awesome

[@BlockCylinder]

I can't imagine hearing that song for the first time in 2024. That is so wild.

[@guitaristssuck8979]

If it has the same impact as in 1995 to fresh ears it proves again it's a timeless song.

[@Boodoobrown]

I'm hearing it for the first time in 2024 and I am not young.

[@guitaristssuck8979]

@@Boodoobrown I'm so jealous

[@unisonosc1617]

very cool take, she should do Judith by a perfect circle. She already nailed the pony tie up mid bass line.

[@Mouly0]

Ian and Shaz(z) have such great chemistry it makes their learning process so infectious

[@JeffWok]

Sharon Rocks, Ian Rocks, Scott Rocks....love it

[@tbetts12]

Janes Addiction - Then She DId

[@brinta2868]

13:55 The album is right there and still someone managed to type "melancholy".

[@wjackter]

Played this with my band in my high school talent show when it came out

[@negativeindustrial]

I remember the first time I heard Siamese Dream. My GF brought it home the day it came out. We had two huge 15” speaker cabinets at one end of the room. Hummer was the song that made me switch from 6string to bass.

[@MrKafein]

You guys make some of the BEST entertainment videos for bassists, this format is my kind of sitcom. Sharon did amazing !

[@kawonewilliams1949]

This is crazy that Sharon has never heard this. It could be a sign of how old I am that this was ever present when I was growing up.

[@GaryRuschman]

in truth, the original needs a more independent bassline than just following the guitar. Let Sharon LOOSE on it!

[@Rocknrolldaddy81-xy8ur]

Love watching this. I’ve got small hands too…we’re not made for bass. Inspirational to watch another make it work-and so well. Great bass interpretation

[@stevenvalenti3722]

She is really amazing at how she figures out a song so quickly. She is very talented. Hard to believe she hasn't heard the song before.😂🙂👍

[@businessofrhythm2315]

It's all pentatonic based lol

[@itsratso.]

oh goody it gives me a chance to tell THIS story again. somewhere in the 80s I was one of the bartenders at Chicago's legendary punk rock bar, dreamerz. my girlfriend had a best friend and she played keyboards. I played bass incredibly badly in a punk band. and one day the three of us were hanging out and the cute blonde friend says to me that she's been invited to join a band as, not a keyboard player, but a bass player. so she asks me if I could teach her to play bass. I told D'arcy she needed to find a better teacher. 😅

[@guitaristssuck8979]

He found one.

[@itsratso.]

she 😂​@@guitaristssuck8979

[@lockharthorsburgh8601]

I think I prefer Sharon's version to the original. They are possibly a little too obscure but I'd love to see one of you try to tackle something by Steve di Giorgio (maybe Death's "Cosmic Sea" instrumental, from the album that invented technical death metal), or the late, great Sean Malone (almost anything from the first two Cynic albums would fit the bill).

[@sususegar]

I'd like to imagine that most older folks like myself would really appreciate that the younger gens are listening and appreciating these older songs for the first time. No one should blast them for earnestly trying. Great job Sharon!

[@chetarchbold970]

Nailed it right off the top. Great job!

[@WhereTheBASShasNoName]

Shazz needs to see Smashing Pumpkins live. Life changing

[@albertk.nelson12]

Finally, I’ve been waiting for a new “episode”! Another thing; why are nobody talking about the PJ bass (except trash talk)?? I have a Lakland Custom PJ, and I’m really happy with it! More so than the Fender P bass I had for many years. I see Scott with a PJ sometimes, Dan H. rocks a PJ very often (old Ibanez), and James E. has been playing a PJ a lot lately (Sadowsky). There’s almost no videos on the topic of PJs and maybe for a reason, but it would be interesting to hear some pros take on the subject…!

[@daevien]

Primarily you have the Precision vs Jazz fight with MM having their own group of people mostly staying out of the fight. They all say PJ can't do anything as good as they can, but I've played PJ since the early 90s. I also tend to avoid mainstream stuff a lot of the time though (like I've only owned a few Fenders, most of my basses are lesser known / unknowns to most players, headless in early 90s, early 5 string player, etc).

[@Deetroiter]

Songs like "Galapagos", etc all really show the warmth and tone of the Smashing Pumpkins bass sound. Still to this day one of my absolute top bass sounds and tones. It's powerful and leading, but it never overpowers the other instruments. It's prominent and a massive presence, but inviting and relaxing. Just a truly magical bass that's in the Smashing Pumpkins.

[@ashleywebster2659]

Sharon has THE most badass bass face on the planet when she's really in the groove and perfectly countered by Ian's absolute joy and excitement at what she's come up with from scratch. I was grinning from ear to ear watching this; great vid! As for other bassists who would be good to see? Well, you could shoot for the moon and try someone like Guy Pratt (Pink Floyd) and see how someone of his experience tackles this sort of challenge, or another KZbinr and session musician like Anna Sentina; seeing how she would work this through as if it was a session brief would be great to see.

[@tolstoy21]

Billy should take you on tour with him. I can't remember the original bass line (haven't listened to this song since, well, when it came out), but I am sure this is 100% better than it and fits the song perfectly. Have to admit, Gish was the album for me. Didn't really listen to Pumpkins after that, except for when someone else put them on (which was all the time). Gish still has a special place in my heart after all these years.

[@lsh3rd]

Wow!!! Just wow!!!! I’m blown away.

[@chadwells7088]

I love this challenge... i watch all of drumeos version of this and can't wait to see more of these on this channel

[@davidfox7983]

Pumpkins first 2 albums.. Billy recorded all the bass parts.. Butch Vigs idea.. he thought James and Darcy were not tight enough for the sound he wanted to produce.

[@Bob-of-Zoid]

You are right for the most part, but since I was there, let me correct you: Replace the word All, with Most, and you have it right.

[@KONAmustang50]

Well done, Sharon! These episodes are the best!

[@kpbassy]

I love her facial expressions! Good playing too.

[@NorCalGuy]

Sharon has an awesome rock bass face.

[@dampersand]

This is the 5th time in 2 days that SP has randomly popped up in my life. It's starting to get a little spooky.

[@PeterCiesla]

That's the algorithm.

[@jeffpatterson5126]

@@PeterCiesla don`t ruin it for him lol

[@AstromarineCorpse]

I mean, they just put out a new album, algo gonna algo

[@dampersand]

If the algorithm has started acting on my real life, that is definitely spooky. The only times I've seen them online are on 2 YT channels I subscribe to, no algorithm necessary.

[@ZOB4]

I prefer the verse bass line here than on the original

[@Lisandro8327]

Ok ok ok ok ok we have to say it, Sharon not only rocked it but also, she, without living the grunge era, totally grasped the grunge concept and grunge sounds, I'd say more than Corgan for this song for the bass line. Not only that I preffer what she does but also pay attention to what she does in the pre chorus. Excellent choice

[@JohnnyCashavetes]

Sharon Plays Alternative Rock should become a new series.

[@flightgravity7483]

I see people are already screaming “how does she not know this song!” Keep in mind she was born AFTER this song came out. Also, if she didn’t grow up listening to this genre, then she’s going to have some blind spots. I just think it’s hilarious that the version without the bass track doesn’t sound much different. SP has never really been a band that focused on the bass

[@IanLoughead]

I mean I grew up listening to the Beach Boys on the radio, in the 1980s. Hit songs get played forever, not just when they were first hits.

[@flightgravity7483]

@@IanLougheadAnd if you don’t listen to the radio, especially popular radio, you’re going to miss a lot. This isn’t the same thing, but I just found out a couple weeks ago that “Somebody Told Me” is The Killers. That song is 20 years old and all I knew about it was the chorus. Before that all I knew was Mr. Brightside.

[@MBCR4187]

The first 2 albums with Darcy were bass masterclasses but after that it got Corganized, still good music though.

[@flightgravity7483]

@@MBCR4187 Corgan played bass on the first two albums though.

[@MBCR4187]

@@flightgravity7483 You're absolutely right I just looked that up, I would've thought he wrote the basslines but he did indeed play them too for the sake of saving studio time. I was one of those people who read all the stories and I slated Corgan for years but after seeing interviews, videos and getting to see SP live in Manchester earlier this year I regret every word I said. He's ridiculously cool on stage, he's just a highly creative and passionate guy. Regardless of whatever anyone says the music will always live on.

[@pmsousa986]

Darcy and SP were big influences to me, along with many other rock female bassists

[@cylisbarre7202]

Awesome work! I loved your version.

[@Lultschful]

Swell job, Sharon

[@lldaftikll531]

Wanna see Scott take the challenge but with a short scale bass

[@mouseanalyse]

Great stuff Sharon! Very cool track. I remember I wanted silver trousers like him. Never found them. What a song. What an album. What a band. 🤘🏻

[@jeffpatterson5126]

Sharon that was awesome! The GONK you`re getting from that gold P is heavenly. Your stank face is epic. I can`t love this more if I tried.

[@roadbull1]

Sharons bass face is impressive \m/

[@shawndavis1972]

DAMN she is awesome

[@maikfohnan1415]

88 million views on YT, 419 million plays on Spotify AND SHE DOESN‘T KNOW THIS SONG??? Just as incredible as her playing on the track. Outstanding, virtuoso and very impressive.

[@BHRAGE]

7:20 Hottest bass face 😂 ❤

[@KyleS.1987]

D'arcy wasn't the most technical bassist, but she sure was cool. Great job, Sharon!

[@mwbrown37]

Sharon is a total badass. Wow. Sooooo gooood,

[@dsd174]

Sharon is awesome! She is so expressive. On the subject of a future challenge, find a bass player that haven't heard Primus before and blow his/her mind with one of their songs. Ultimate challenge.

[@AnonYmous-vu1lw]

Sharon chewed it up

[@charlescdt6509]

Sharon seems like a distant cousin to CiCi from Andertons bass channel. Both ladies are BEAST!!!

[@handidrummed]

I grew up on this song but never paid attention to the bass part. This was great.

[@GreetTheSacredCow]

Alright, this is my video. I've followed you for years, but the Pumpkins were my first love.

[@labgnat]

That was great Sharon, thanks for sharin

[@Pimenta666]

I‘m a hugh SP fan and I been listening to this song for so long but I love her bassline esp. these octaves in the chorus. This bassline would improve the song a lot.

[@chrisbassman3936]

Nothing against sharron just poking fun..... as a bassist myself i would start with low open strings before the Berkley virtuoso widdly on the high frets

[@Nato_c_torres]

Has she ever heard ego painted gray by the band Angra? Felipe Andreoli is a bass genius, it would be very interesting to see

[@Ben_Mdws]

Superb stuff Sharon.

[@asafpelleh7594]

Girl, you rock.

[@teenagefc]

Master song writing by Billy with this song. 3 bar chorus! Who’d have thought

[@justinerb6975]

I say this every time you ask and will keep saying it until you get him on. Dave McMillan from Big Wreck. Also, tossing a Big Wreck song into this challenge or the learn a song challenge would be awesome. Well, the torture would be fun to watch.

[@ronaldvandenbelt8383]

That was fun!! Great job Sharon. Would cool if you guys could have Rob van der Loo of the band EPICA on the show. This Dutch guy is a killer metal bassist. Would be really fun to see him figure out some Dua Lipa tunes

[@jeffpatterson5126]

BEST EPISODE EVAR!

[@FilatovRoman]

THAT WAS SICK!

[@The_sinner_Jim_Whitney]

I would LOVE to see this with one of Grand Funk Railroad’s better bass tunes, maybe Black Licorice or Inside Looking Out or something.

[@bobc.5698]

That bass line she played at 6:34 was basically "Go For A Soda"....lol.

[@robertp457]

So amazing!!!

[@angelhollow9735]

Pantera would be gnarly for her to try out

[@marionlesniewski7415]

Well done!

[@gewglesux]

Too much talent for me to absorb

[@xamillustration]

I wonder if they would do bands like Thrice or Thursday... That era of music...

[@moro-f4z]

I’d love to see Helmut Hattler from Kraan featured in an episode!

[@irotinmyskin]

I wonder what would anyone play on Interpol's Obstacle 1 if they had never heard the song before...

[@Dan-v8k]

I think Sharon's take was better than the original! 😃

[@AnnaKissed36]

That was FIERCE, Sharon! You made this old fart very happy.

[@kingsecho3351]

This was a sick take on this timeless song but I would of used a pick on it. I’m having a hard time believing that Sharon knows the smashing pumpkins band but never heard this song.

[@guitaristssuck8979]

She may heard only 1979.

[@ericgiova1663]

Jean-Jacques Burnel of the Stranglers is a cool bass player, listen to "Nice n' Sleazy" from their Black and White album. Coll intro.

[@dbosse311]

I want to see Scott play some metal so bad. Have him break down some Megadeth or some Iron Maiden he's never heard. I want to see his speed chops!

[@user-ud7gv3br5d]

one of my fav bands ever

[@farisbosnic1786]

Siva would also be a cool song to do this with!

[@dampersand]

Great video, but I would have preferred a song with a more distinctive original bass line to compare with. Maybe something like Hummer, although that isn't one of their big hits.

[@icanseeyouallfromuphere]

Got that 👌🏻👆🏻💯 beautiful tune that is ✌🏻

[@piotrcieslak8883]

I'd love to see those notes ;D

[@Nate01693]

Great job Sharon, better than the original?.... I think so.

[@loocorez0]

I like that P bass. Is that a matte mustard yellow finish? 4oth anniversary squier?

[@iresentdoingthis1550]

Have Sharon Play " Fell on Black Days - Soundgarden" THAT angular 'out there' bass part man! I'd love to see her expression when you play her That Odd but Perfect Bass Part \m/

[@demi2641]

How do you not know this?!?! 😂⚰️

[@maidenfan237]

get Melissa Auf der Maur shes a bad ass bass player

[@RichardRenes]

Why not Nick Beggs or John Taylor for this challenge?

[@JonSobel]

Justin Chancellor, please :)

[@ronnisullivan9794]

Damn. Nice job

[@billlovell5185]

Geddy Lee

[@QuibblesXbox]

I wanna see someone play Whitewater by Kyuss.

[@mwoody4560]

Go Sharon. I liked your take better.

[@davidfox7983]

Far to easy for Berkley musician.. good fun though..😂😂😂.. enjoyed the process

[@andreachiocchi171]

Really? She did not know that iconic song from SP? No wayy