Simon Grove - Plini - Cascade

Bass playthrough for the track "Cascade" from Plini's debut album "Handmade Cities".
- GEAR -
Le Fay Herr Schwarz HL 5-String (tuned low to high C#, G#, C#, F#, B. Kinda like a 6 string bass with no low B string)
Darkglass Electronics Microtubes B7K
Line 6 Helix
Elixir Strings
You can find more of Plini's music at www.plini.co
Instagram: @simongrove
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[@Major_Fuzzz]

Simons right hand is the little man I always imagined running beside the car when I was a kid

[@sirkraken5140]

Ive always though the same. Im trying to learn alot of his stuff

[@JBust81]

Thought I was the only one 🤯

[@danielelise7348]

So is he friends with the little man that turns the light on in the fridge?😁

[@ID1visor]

Omg 😊❤

[@MattMcloughlin]

4:10 , holy mother of god, that switch up and triplet run is so damn tight

[@LeFayKiebitzreihe]

Wow Simon, thats sick, very cool

[@simongrove]

Le Fay Basses ❤️❤️❤️

[@citizennozmeda7232]

Its pretty cool when artists ignore all comments except ones from "important" accounts

[@benturtl9076]

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[@citizennozmeda7232]

@@benturtl9076 its true haha

[@benturtl9076]

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[@luigi1mario]

4:26 Oh my lord

[@marwenbhj8914]

BEST PART OF THE SONG

[@MrSpennewyn]

My word.

[@antoniofaustino6757]

Luigi Masella Don't forget 4:50 my dude

[@wuzup76020]

if the victor wooten style finger playing isn't badass enough you throw in those harmonics at 4:35.. i heard it and had to to see if it was a mistake.. then i realized its on purpose and gives you that additional octave without having to move your left hand past the 7th/10th fret..masterclass playing!

[@brendanerskine4158]

Not 100% sure it's a harmonic. Just looks like he's fretting higher notes on the right hand. To play a harmonic in that position he'd have to false harmonic and I don't see him doing that. Lovely bit of playing though.

[@CassioAND92]

Isn't harmonics, just higher notes

[@Dhrune]

When I first saw you live, it was during the Plintervals tour. A lot of people didn't have a clue of who you were, I was one of these persons. I knew you were good (cause the tracks you played required to be good) but there was this one single moment, lasted 1 second, everybody stopped playing, you did a explosive slap riff, the full room stopped doing noises, we all looked at each others like "did this really happen ?" So now, I know who you are haha :D.

[@Pure_KodiakWILD_Power]

😅

[@ArnaudDi]

Yeah, I have seen one of these moments too in my hometown, it's was fuckin sick and I didn't have a clue he was in a band I listen to really often: The Helix Nebula... Best concert of my life with Plini...

[@cristianvargasestay1086]

I guess it was “Libra”, because the bass line while everyone else is quiet is F*cking Badass

[@marcio1745]

Same here man. I knew him from Helix Nebula… and watched him live when Plintervals opened for AAL. This guys is insane

[@SithuAye]

S I C K

[@chitarra0302]

Dude I would loveeee to see you on the road with plini and angel vivaldi. THAT would be amazing! Probably better than watching satriani vai and malmsteen in my opinion! All you guys are truly inspirational! Thank you all for such a beautiful contribution to the world of music!

[@msmachine7253]

🤢

[@Marekki2202]

T H I C C

[@magusking9215]

All the Dudes playing on this track brought their damn A game !!! It's awesome being able to hear the Bass Tapping part at the forefront

[@MilianMalivukMusic]

I came to see the bass and stayed to hear that asstight playing.

[@luisetiennevalentin81]

Right? BTW Love your Channel too. Simon, can you make a video on how you approach your tone? I use a PODHD pro (like Soulhenge) and I'm really happy with my personal tone, however, It would be really interesting to see what you look for on frequencies and such. Thanks for a beautiful playthrough, I've must have watched this about 40 times by now.

[@jasperalmoore]

Does anyone else transcend to a higher dimension between 5:11 and 5:30, every time? Just me?

[@LeonidasKaragiannis]

You're not alone man

[@taylorevertsen5344]

Jasper Moore yes

[@hopedog2250]

Indeed bro, every time.

[@JHedenblad]

Yes first time I heard it was incredible!

[@emilioguzmanalvarez420]

for me since 3:58 till the end of the song, works just lovely, i got chills everytime... insane. The first time i listened to this was just something else.

[@Sbrussaard]

That little extra lick at 3:32 👌👌👌 Had to be on the album version too lol 😛 Amazing playing

[@IrontMesdent]

I really love the way you mixed the track. The way the bass impacts the track is way more obvious here, but I think I'd say that I prefer this mix to the original.

[@DanielGarcia-uq7vu]

Bro that hand work at 4:12 gave me goosebumps. Reminds me of one of the first shows I went to where someone did something similar to that and the speakers blew me away. I was in shock. This threw me back.

[@WernerErkelens]

4:28 AHTAPPADABASSS

[@Alexburnsguitar]

I didn't understand till I got there haha

[@ryanhoward3028]

You are everywhere. How and why, you bass god you?

[@lordhytro]

This is one of those songs that gets better and better.

[@MirkoFustinoni]

Troy and him are genuinely one of the most tight and groovy rhythm sections I've ever witnessed. They almost stole the show when I saw Plini live.

[@Musicmansam28]

A flawless technical masterclass Simon. More please!!! :) Your bass playing is stupendously marvelous.

[@xxitz_pr0gxx631]

HERE HERE!

[@Imhalfamazing]

The best thing about your playing is that it sounds like no one else. Plini had taken instrumental and progressive music someone new. Love it.

[@nathanielbg]

"BASS PLAYER!" Madness of many tour, terminal West, Atlanta Georgia, best concert of my life.

[@ohmycosh]

So clean man, your tone is so tight too. Best part is you're also this clean live, which was amazing to see. Keep inspiring me man!

[@ubernoob103]

You sir, are an incredible bass player.

[@littleherbert123]

that fill at 4:41 is soo sick!! (4:43 fav part of the song)

[@neilfernandes5056]

Oh Goodness Lord! How di...but you... I couldn't eve... And you also... (sigh). I can practice a million years and yet only aspire to reach this level. So clean, it makes me want to cry. You, my friend, are exceptional! God bless you, Simon.

[@RohanPradhan16]

Just got back from their show and I immediately watch this as I reach home...clearly once isn't enough...

[@Pughhead]

Every time I come back to this video I am impressed by your technique. The seamless transitions from slap, to finger picking to tapping and back again is just awesome to watch.

[@LeoJusten2012]

This is one of the best bass/drum metal pieces in my humble opinio!

[@rohanknowles]

The riffs go hard in this one, one of my favourite Plini pieces. Nice one!

[@wtfill]

What a beautiful bass

[@wazooka7]

You guys are progressive pioneers, just so amazing to watch and hear what you guys create

[@caleboackes9669]

THE TONE IS LEGENDARY

[@xxitz_pr0gxx631]

Dude, this song still always brings at least a few tears to my eyes EVERY time I listen to it! Great work, you guys!

[@AmeyHindlekar3101]

Plini should collab with a gaming brand and make music for games. It would be so sick !!

[@nopicks1]

Bro....we need more playthroughs! I'm entranced by your technique!! Could watch it all day

[@sandernightingale]

Tight playing there! That's awesome.

[@dettwideo]

What an absolute BEAST! Discovered Plini a few months ago,but boy, being a bass-man myself....that guy really blew me away! Still does to this day. So good to see young musicians achieving this level of craftmanship. Thanks for the music!

[@KirillKonyaev]

Such a joy to watch!

[@TheDangerbreed]

One of my favorite bass players around

[@TypeZeroB303Debirufi]

I was always jamming out to this song during my studies previous fall semester. Took 5 classes and boy were they hard but this song right here got me through. Waiting to see what Plini creates next so i can further enjoy life.

[@javiergonzaleznicolini8537]

Killer tone and flawless performance. Whoa!

[@RazLightbringer]

Omg dude, you made me cry watching you playing this song, simply marvelous!!!

[@Avynders]

That bass tone is life, and so are your mad skills, awesome technical display!

[@Beestification]

Who dislikes this? As in what were they expecting to see? It's in the title. "Oh WHAT! This isn't a video about cabbage! This sucks"

[@sebas8824]

Now I want to get a new bass and play that song. The bassline is amazing!

[@ID1visor]

Ahhh, that tone... My ears are in love.

[@detunedguitar]

just a note - we had a recording with a bass player long time ago. He played a Le Fay. It was like plugging in, recording - single try - perfect even in sound. This clip remembers me...

[@djl2407]

Simon Grove, you are my favorite bassist of all time.

[@Dampfwalzi]

Damn bass machine. Tight af. Underrated

[@blacktronbountyhunter05]

You are a genius… and the tapping part is incredible!!!

[@vichasselmann]

Dear Simon, that was sick. You made me buy a bass and start playing just to cover your music.

[@ifansyahreza]

are you success bro ??

[@devinaxtman6171]

I love your bass sound! You are a fine musician and Plini is lucky to have you on tour! You are one of my favorite bass players to watch.

[@detunedguitar]

Awesome, Mr. GrOOve. So looking forward to see you here in germany again on the shows - after headlining now with Tessaract again. Thank you so much for sharing this outstanding music with us!

[@germaingomez8853]

LOOKS SO EASY FOR HIM!!! GREAT JOB!!!!

[@davidseanespanola]

Wow its nice to here your bass.

[@Nat-DAVID]

OMG I do love PLINI and i just freaking love Simon Grove!! so much skills!! the sounds are amazing. i wish he could do my bass parts on my music :) Congrats man you're a beast

[@kingmedero]

For me the best part of the song starts at 4:44

[@devinaxtman6171]

I saw your Handmade cities already. I keep watching this and wishing I had this well balanced and aggressive tone. Its such a huge sound and its sick. As you said its effortless to play that bass!

[@simonhaquet5127]

E P I C ! SICK also Quelle cascade!!!

[@SanchitKumar89]

Tight AF! Bloody brilliant

[@DharmaMidget]

That's a beautiful bass. And this is a great tune.

[@rneprzbass5896]

definitely technique and tone goals👌

[@kwaka69]

My new fave bassist, Top Work!

[@LeeJoRo]

Really liking these Le Fay basses

[@atomiclab]

official Plini fan

[@Neuri]

Straight Fluid Groove..

[@chiefmachine24]

such a monstrous tone there.

[@patrickhunter]

So damn groovy, man! and that tone❤️

[@Warrenwalker30]

I'm a Guitarist and absolutely love it but infatuated with bass it's so beautiful

[@search.for.simplicity]

lovely bass🔥

[@peppe_pacific]

Simon I love your playing in this song! Keep going!

[@strike2766]

guy has fucking groove in his name, pack your bags up boys

[@richsimplereason]

Just incredible man

[@frankritchotte5411]

Dude! AWESOME!

[@requintueur]

Oh yeah ! just thank you, I love how you play and it's just a joy to watch you, you're very inspiring !!! Love from France !

[@virtuousguit10]

sooooo damn sick! simply incredible

[@michaelkey9549]

So flipping awesome man, never stop. You and the rest of THN are brilliantly inspirational!!

[@davidlange8691]

Mesmerizing!

[@emilioguzmanalvarez420]

this is so good pleasee! nice job!

[@guilletjean-jacques5107]

Very good job , beautiful band

[@olivierbegassat851]

Wow, solid play and such a good song. Great stuff!

[@rossjenssen2641]

Such awesome tone and technique, as always!

[@RobertoGranadosGuitar]

So good I may cry

[@gabriel__2640]

Sweet track and awesome playing! Really love this vid!

[@DanielVerberne]

That’s a lot of control knobs - wow!

[@simongrove]

Daniel Verberne no more than your typical active bass :)

[@markopolo2224]

bro unbelievable

[@Hoojo]

Unbelievably amazing. This pushes me to better my bass playing skills. Keep it coming dude!

[@nikeshsinha3418]

Huge fan of your work Simon 🤘

[@zachjuntunen619]

Holy shit that tone

[@keenansalzsauler5858]

I want someone to look at me the way Simon looks at his bass

[@j4ck.]

Killer playing as always!

[@joemutangent]

Some of the most tasteful bass playing I've seen in the modern scene bro!! So sic and yip, @4.26 is one of, if not, my fav section from the album!

[@tobiashetz9112]

Awesome play Simon!

[@dab_saget]

Beast mode as always Simon. Really look up to you as a player. You're so technically proficient and disciplined

[@Ibratarig]

Must say I am really late to the party here, but man you surgical as f***!! Will keep a keen eye from now on, on you and them Le Fey brothers! :-)

[@NothingHereButMe]

That is a spectacular bass

[@6sentient]

sweet mother of god,i would bathe in that tone for days.

[@airakazatratuob]

A cascade erupted in my pants

[@MetalTerrorist]

A lot of comments like S I C K, Oh My, etc. You know why? Because S I C K, Oh My, etc. Amazing playing, tone, music... just damn! Well done, Sir.

[@axelcastets6628]

Tom Ska really is a monster bassist!

[@ArsOnline]

more videos like this plz ! awesome!

[@rookd1137]

killin it! I saw you guys in seattle with animals as leaders and intervals awhile ago . amazing show

[@nathanielbg]

Rook D sir, you saw plintervals and animals as leaders ;)

[@rookd1137]

yea it was super sick I was pretty far back but it sounded amazing