Rush -Turn The Page (A Show Of Hands) bass cover on Steinberger L2

Turn The Page bass cover. Playing over the live version from A Show Of Hands which is the version I like listening to the most. As with loads of Rush songs, my favourite version of it is a live one (at the moment at least!) because I really like the tempo that they played this song at on the tour. I guess it's testament to their incredible live play that so many fans choose a specific live version as their favourite recording of a Rush song (feel free to leave any favourites in comments and I might be convinced to use that version when I get to covering the song :))
This is one of the few iconic bass parts that I had never got around to learning until recently. I learned the intro and some of the first verse years ago but nothing past that, so I decided to get the rest of it down a couple of months ago when a few people suggested I do a cover of it on my channel. It was a lot of fun to learn and will be on my practice rotation in the future pretty regularly I imagine because it's a damned difficult bass part!
Hope you enjoy it!
Played on Steinberger L2 with Tech 21 YYZ Pedal

[@johnsmith7140]

People who overlook this period are missing out on some really funky bass lines

[@hemibass]

Yeah and some great lyrics too! I think hold your fire is one of rush's top few albums. Thanks for watching

[@greengrass1072]

How the hell did Geddy sing and play this bass line? Unbelievable. Why they never played this again after this tour is mind boggling to me.

[@hemibass]

Yep the guy is something else. Does all that and still looks relaxed the whole time on stage. If I stop concentrating for a second I'm done for when I play his stuff haha. I agree I would have loved to see this live on a later tour. Thanks for watching.

[@greengrass1072]

@@hemibass Great job BTW, I can’t believe I forgot to tell you that in my first post.

[@hemibass]

@@greengrass1072 Haha thanks I interpreted your comment positively anyway:)

[@mikeh4551]

He was asked in an interview befpre if there are any songs 0f theirs that are too difficult live and it was heavily implied to be this one, it was only ever played on on the Show of Hands tour as far as I know. That live version is one of the songs/videos I show people when I am trying to explain how awesome Rush is.

[@hemibass]

@@mikeh4551 you are right the show of hands version is my favourite too. He does some really cool little bits in the verses

[@oldskoolgroove]

Thumbs up! SUPERB technique and tone...fantastic playing. Can you imagine playing this bass line and singing at the same time? Geddy's from another planet. lol

[@hemibass]

Thanks for watching! He must just be able to play these bass parts in his sleep in order to concentrate on singing... one of a kind!

[@SWATTECHNOLOGIES]

my thought too, oh and handle the keyboards too, oh and write the songs, oh my!

[@alexlifeson8946]

And tapping the midi trigger pedals

[@cnvi08]

Well done sir. Well done from a fan that always thought this masterpiece of bass work was underrated.

[@hemibass]

Thanks! It's one of the classic basslines from this era. I guess just didn't end up being a popular enough song to be brought back for more tours

[@daringabler8352]

Dear GOD. Flawless. Also shows me how you could really get away with a less synthy more aggressive version of this song.

[@hemibass]

Yeah originally I tried with a bit more of an '80s' sound on the steinberger but I preferred putting a bit of distortion on and playing harder. I think it works ok on the live albums. Thanks:)

[@JoJo-yp7kw]

I've never made it through that one without making a boo boo or losing my way. Outstanding! And full energy all the way!

[@hemibass]

Thanks. It's one of the hardest rush songs on bass for sure. Lots of strange left hand patterns in the verses

[@jables3377]

I love the "Rickenbacker growl" you managed to get out of the Steinberger!

[@hemibass]

Haha thanks. I think the steinbergers can sound really aggressive when played hard! They are associated with cleaner pop sounds from what I can see since that's what the bulk of players in the 80s were using them for, but I think mine is the dirtiest sounding bass I own in some ways

[@stephenneville7841]

I know nothing about playing bass but I love this 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 nice job.

[@hemibass]

Thanks :) glad you liked it

[@OonaEskeli]

Wow, just flawless!! Greetings from a colleague from Finland 👋🏼

[@hemibass]

Glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for watching!

[@scottmonroe6522]

Great post, I love this song just for the bass line. Thanks for breaking it out!

[@hemibass]

My pleasure, thanks for watching :)

[@susman7556]

THIS IS AMAIZING

[@hemibass]

Thanks for watching!

[@rustisamust9079]

Great playing! One of Ged's most under-rated performances imho.

[@hemibass]

Thanks. It's definitely one of the harder bass parts from this era. I managed to get a clean enough playthrough but often fluff bits of this song haha. Thanks for watching

[@jameslighterGTR]

Dope! Dude I'd love to see you knock out "The Enemy Within" you'd crush that one.

[@hemibass]

Thanks man. I will definitely do a cover of that at some point (Afterimage and Between the Wheels too) and one of my Synths can do the PPG part pretty well

[@mindhead2005]

Nice work man! A steinberger man after my own heart, too!

[@hemibass]

Haha thanks. I do love them. Consider myself lucky to own one!

[@mindhead2005]

@@hemibass I’ve a few, including a transtrem and a pink XL. The L2 is my favourite though. Mines pretty early. Have the guys at the database got your serial number?

[@mindhead2005]

@@hemibass my L2 and XL are here Headless Bass Shootout - Spirit XT-2 vs Hohner B2A vs Steinberger L2 vs Steinberger XL2. kzbin.info/www/bejne/iavHo5uVh5KffbM

[@hemibass]

@@mindhead2005 not sure I have ever checked! I'll have a look later

[@mindhead2005]

@@hemibass it’s in the battery cavity

[@TheBoondoggler]

Damn that bass sounds KILLER

[@hemibass]

Thanks! Glad you liked it

[@mastercraft5798]

Sore fingers after practicing this song a few times I bet? Very well played.

[@hemibass]

Thanks. Yeah those chord patterns can be pretty tiring for the fingers!

[@scottlang5648]

Great job! Just have to be able to sing it as well!!!! Geddy man!!!!

[@hemibass]

Thanks for watching!

[@43loudman]

I can not say enough, YOU are AMAZING,. I am lost for a comment now,.. WOW,,................

[@hemibass]

Thanks! Glad you enjoyed the video :)

[@jgerdinggmail]

I threw it a like when I first saw it but it appears that I failed say anything.... What the hell can a guy say about this as a Rush fan and fellow "cover-er" lol (it's late.. it's Friday...) All I can say is that I keep coming back and watching this regularly and it makes my day musically, every time. So good, very precise and I acknowledge the little bits that you switch to your own take in your videos, that are still Rush-esque. IMO this is still your best work to date but it's all been fantastic. Really enjoying your channel!

[@hemibass]

Thanks :). I normally like taking my favourite bits from different versions and mixing them all together and sometimes I play little things I like which are not how geddy played them, and I try to throw them in too. Glad you like them! Makes it fun for me to keep playing these songs hundreds of times haha

[@jgerdinggmail]

@@hemibass I didn't catch it the first time in your reply... but indeed, to get a good "take" on their material can require quite a lot of iterations ;) There's always that one infuriating mistake.

[@doum7]

Fantastic playing. You are awesome. 💪🎸🎵

[@hemibass]

Thanks:)

[@PlagueDoctor65]

Great job again! Never knew you could get that kind of sound from a Stein! And as others have said your “one finger” technique looks and sounds just like Geddy. Rush’s live shows were something else. The few times I went with my father are some of the best memories I have. I feel very fortunate to experience them.

[@hemibass]

Thanks man. I think steinbergers lend themselves really well to a bit of distortion especially the low notes. Same for me, seeing rush live were some of my favourite nights ever. They blew me away every time. Where did you see them?

[@birdg2112]

Bravo! I’ll go to my grave saying this man is the best rock musician of them all. To do what he did night after night was just insane.

[@hemibass]

Thanks. Yep and it was night after night with so few mistakes too. Never hear bad notes or bad timing from him

[@JoeL-de7tx]

Holy shit dude. That was awesome!!

[@hemibass]

Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it. Got some more HYF stuff planned in my next few videos

[@43loudman]

Everytime i watch this, it is fucking mind blowing,. truly amazing talent, impeccable tone, sounds so cool, this is an incredibly talented human being,..............................

[@hemibass]

Thanks again :)

[@viruspenpal3096]

Excellent cover. Now you just need to get a hold of a black and gold Wal and you’d be set!! I too love playing anything from power windows and HYF on my L2.

[@hemibass]

Thanks man glad you liked it. I would love a wal some day! Saving for synth stuff at the moment though instead haha. I always preferred the steinberger to the wals anyway so between the jazz, l2 and 4001 I'm pretty content on the bass front. Yes I totally agree the l2 is perfect for 80s rush stuff

[@secretjourney4815]

Cmon bro, post up some videos of you an that L2

[@Adam-Bomber]

I've been a Rush fan since I was a kid. I'm a drummer and have Always known Geddy Lee was an awesome bassist but holy s**it I've never realized how complex the bass lines are. Your bass sound and playing are awesome!

[@hemibass]

Thanks for watching! Geddy is the man. No one writes parts like him

[@Adam-Bomber]

@@hemibass I agree! 💯

[@peggs1]

OUTSTANDING

[@hemibass]

Thanks! :)

[@brucek2946]

A++ Dude .. Excellent !!

[@hemibass]

Thanks! Appreciate it

[@itstyypical3908]

How do you achieve that insane aggressive growling sound on that L2?! It sounds insane.

[@hemibass]

I hit the damned thing as hard as my fingers will allow me to :) the bass has a really nice growl naturally on the low notes and this video I put a fair amount of overdrive on with the yyz pedal so it's a combo of those two things I think. Thanks for watching!

[@itstyypical3908]

@@hemibass cool man thanks! You did such a wicked job.

[@hemibass]

@@itstyypical3908 I appreciate the kind words thx!

[@wurger13]

Subscribed... Amazing job man!

[@hemibass]

Thanks :D

[@erichholler3466]

This tune is often overlooked. Geddy Lee has a talent for cool bass lines that are fun to play. Nice job bro. You got a killer tone.

[@hemibass]

Thanks for watching! Yep he writes my favourite basslines by far. I can happily play for hours playing only his bass parts

[@Darryl6636]

Woa nice job man love the Steinberger same one I got

[@hemibass]

Thanks! Glad you liked it

[@pujols2112]

Really nice audio and wonderfully detailed video. Appreciated the sweet and growly tone that cut through the live recording. Also a superb way for the lay person to see just how dang busy Geddy was on this one with the video. He wanted to be a great juggler? He learned to juggle very well. And the creativity... what a way to use most of the fretboard and be busy while serving the song and not sounding too busy... it's only until you see it that you know.

[@hemibass]

Thanks for the comment! This is one of the most active bass parts in rush songs that I play. So much movement up and down the neck. It's a fun one though especially the show of hands tempo

[@johndublyoo2553]

WOW !!! Been working my way through your videos and never failed to be very impressed 👏👏👏👏

[@hemibass]

Thanks! Thats very kind of you to say. Hope you continue to enjoy my covers!

[@elijahshuler9985]

If HYF had that bass tone, the haters would shut up

[@hemibass]

Haha anyone who hates anything about the bass playing on Hold Your Fire isn't worth talking to anyway :). It's a masterpiece. Thanks for watching it's great to hear you like my tone with the Steinberger

[@elijahshuler9985]

@@hemibass they say that like the “pop” album

[@josie1776]

@@elijahshuler9985 , if somebody calls it pop, that person knows nothing about pop. LOL

[@elijahshuler9985]

@@josie1776 or they mean more poppy than Moving Pictures or Hemispheres. Not that I agree with what they say. I’m just saying that people who tend to hate the wal bass neglect the stuff Geddy wrote with it

[@josie1776]

@@elijahshuler9985 , more poppy than Hemispheres is an undoubted thing. More than Moving Pictures, I don't know. Moving Pictures is more easy of assimilation than Hold Yout Fire. The success of public of them both speaks for itself.

[@LiveNinetyNine]

You and that Steinberger man, awesome!

[@hemibass]

Haha thanks. It's my baby. Prefer the fender from a purely functional versatility pov but the steinberger has character like nothing else

[@albomusicman85]

incredible tone from a tiny bass!!! love it! !

[@hemibass]

Thanks for watching! Glad you enjoyed it

[@prizim]

badass!

[@hemibass]

Thanks :D

[@jonathanmoor7035]

dam that is awesome job

[@hemibass]

Thanks! Glad you liked it :)

[@jupiter7x7]

Killer!

[@hemibass]

Thanks :)

[@michaelzack5581]

Great playing. My comment has NOTHING to do with your playing... but I really would have rather seen/heard this cover on that jazz next to you! This video reminds me how glad I was when Geddy retired his Steinberger.

[@hemibass]

Thanks. Yeah it seems to divide opinion among people on these videos. I would probably use the jazz for everything but it's more interesting to vary it a bit. I think the steinberger has a really good growl for 80s rush though. Thanks for watching. I'm always interested in which basses people prefer from rushs catalogue 😀

[@michaelzack5581]

@@hemibass I *really* want to stress that my comment had NOTHING to do with your playing. You're good!

[@hemibass]

@@michaelzack5581 haha it's ok honestly I appreciate the comment! The steinberger definitely splits opinion!

[@StatueMarvelsHYF]

Holy S!

[@hemibass]

Thanks:)

[@jonathanlima1713]

💥🤘👊

[@hemibass]

Thanks :)

[@j.t.cooper2963]

👍🏻😎

[@hemibass]

@@j.t.cooper2963 thanks 😊

[@RH-xs8gz]

👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼. Out of curiosity, what are you using to get the overdrive? Is it a GED-2112?

[@hemibass]

Thanks. This video was just the YYZ pedal, but I now have the GED-2112 and used it in a video I'm about to upload. They are both great products though I'll still use my pedal anywhere I'm playing where I don't want to have to set up the rack unit!

[@distilt1238]

This video is inspiring me to try to play parts of this song, but all I have is a little Stingray bass and the ability to pick with one finger. I love that little walk down at 0:24 and 0:46 but dang if they aren't at least twice the speed that I'm used to playing...Ah well, maybe I'll get there someday. I'd love to save up for a nice Jazz or Precision, and Rush songs are always just good fun to try! I call it, 'keeping up with Geddy'...

[@hemibass]

I think this one just takes time to build the speed. It's generally one shape on the left hand but just really quick up and down strings. It's a good one to play though, super funky! Good luck :)

[@RogueReplicant]

Take note all you bass players still using a pick: FINGERS RULE!

[@hemibass]

It's definitely my preferred method. Wouldn't change Chris squires playing though! A really good player can make anything work I think! Thanks for watching :)

[@jameshart9185]

Sic

[@hemibass]

Thanks :)

[@medmac2112]

So good! Your one-finger plucking and attack are on point.

[@hemibass]

Thanks! Glad you liked it. Great playing on your channel too

[@d-ta]

これ弾きながら歌うとかすげえな、、、

[@hemibass]

Might need a translation :)

[@alexlifeson8946]

Awarding dude 👍. But there's some speaker or signal path distortion in there. Might need a compressor pedal? Also, we can't see you making goofy Geddy faces and head bobs

[@hemibass]

There was a lot of fuzz on the recording when I was doing these videos I just didn't ground it all properly. It has since been fixed (as much as I can given how much distortion I have on the sansamp) but sadly can't go back and edit the older videos :( thanks for watching. Haha I was torn on to face or not to face, but figured the more hands in shot the better for these covers

[@user-hs7ps3egdkdkd]

Imagine singing while doing this

[@hemibass]

Yeah amazing skill. Geddy is the master. Thanks for watching

[@nunoharris]

Hi Whats the brand of strings tbat you are using with the Steinberger ? Thanks

[@hemibass]

Hi there. I use rotosound swingbass 66 strings on all my basses! Thanks for watching

[@AlphaCrucis]

:o Now do it while singing and stepping on synth pedals!

[@hemibass]

Haha I do my best to play these songs whilst playing pedals etc when we do it live! Check out my latest videos to see some of my Rush band playing live and thanks for watching this one

[@pestaneira]

😉

[@hemibass]

Thanks for watching:)

[@patjeudy5250]

Do you need a 2000 Wal Mk1 black w/ gold hardware??

[@hemibass]

I would love one, but sadly don't have several grand to spare :) Thanks for watching

[@judowrestlerka]

Great dexterity. Only one thing I see...(I hope you don't take then as an attack on your skills)...you are fretting the strings so hard that you are bending them out of key. A lighter touch is always a must.....I rhymed.

[@hemibass]

It may have just been slightly out of tune on this video, more likely than they are being bent out of tune. I'm sure there are other ones where i'm slightly out too, I normally put new strings on for videos and they can be quite temperemental! Thanks for watching

[@_Majoras]

wow is there a rush song you can't cover? 🤣 hey can you do a video of passage to bangkok live version from rush chronicles album? that version is amazing

[@hemibass]

Yeah Bangkok will definitely feature on my channel. I'm not sure which one is on chronicles I'll probably do the snakes and arrows version since geddy played bass instead of his double neck on it. Thanks for the comment!

[@alexlifeson8946]

Awesome. Now sing, play keys, and tap midi pedals

[@hemibass]

Haha can just about manage minus this singing. Even if I could sing I think that would be a step too far for me :) geddy is the man