Simon Grove - Plini - Handmade Cities

Bass playthrough for the title track from Plini's 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
For production work such as mixing, mastering, guitar/bass reamping or session bass playing, get in touch at [e-mail]

[@Duderado]

Have you thought about changing your name to Simon Groove?

[@Roonagu]

That O is silent

[@anate_y]

the D is silent

[@DashHoundRacing]

Duh Jayngoh

[@topramen1694]

Steven Phillips move the J to the front and turn it into an S

[@nathanielbg]

BoodhaVids I was literally just about to comment that

[@DavidMaximMicic]

Such a tasty tone!!!

[@simongrove]

David Maxim Micic love ya ❤

[@TehDuckOfDoom]

We all do love ya :D

[@CatsCoffeeGuitars]

[@Turdsplosion]

holy moly

[@javierherrera8782]

I love both of you guys

[@SithuAye]

Awesome ^____^

[@WernerErkelens]

Only the meme god himself would use ''^____^'' in a comment

[@willstanbury9725]

Can we get the entire underground progressive community in this thread? We already have 2 of u guys

[@coleemmersonhallman5329]

+Strilliam Cransberry we need Ryan siew

[@ezassegai4793]

Sithu Aye my favourite weeb

[@MrTheog1989]

Simo I've said it before and I'll say it again. Your bass tone absolutely slays!

[@simongrove]

cheeeers bud

[@littleredguitars2]

i really hope you do more of these videos because it is such a joy watching you play. you killed it on this record. and great to see you touring with plini both times this past year in/around Boston. hope you come back dude!

[@simongrove]

thank you dude! I hope to be back there soon. Boston is a favourite of mine!

[@JoooopsCoop]

+1 for coming back to Boston! Your show with Plintervals was great.

[@austinjamesweimer3388]

Both of those shows in Boston were fantastic, I second this.

[@halonone]

That bass effect in almost any other song would almost never work. But it works beautifully here.

[@BossDrSample]

*king crimson wants to know your location

[@WhiteSlash_Guitars]

The part starting at 03:09 always get me like "YEAAAAAAAH !!!!". Awesome job and tone !

[@theprogconnoisseur7955]

I've always wanted to switch to bass after playing guitar for 15 years, and you Mr. Simon, are the reason I finally pulled the trigger.

[@cmunik8r]

Yes indeed sir...you crushed it on this record and I will agree with littleredguitars2 that it is a pleasure to watch you play. You're all a bunch of musical monsters and I for one can't get enough of Plini in general and this record in particular, which I purchased immediately after hearing the this track. Melodically it's simply captivating. Rhythmically it's mesmerizing and brilliant. I'm fond of saying 'I'm a singer, not a musician'. I'm probably old enough to be your grandfather (55) and my first concert was Leo Kottke literally 40 years ago. I was a big fan of the late, great Michael Hedges, whom I was fortunate to meet on several occasions while he walked (a few inches above) the planet. And like so many of your fans I'm sure, a huge fan of mainstays like Satch, Vai, Zappa, Patrucci, et al. I never play anything over and over and yet...'Handmade Cites' gets nearly daily play. 'Paper Moon' is a must on my mountain bike rides. I discovered Plini because I follow Steve Vai on Facebook. When THAT dude is raving out about your record, you know you've crushed it. That HAD to feel good. I was super bummed I learned about you guys literally a week after you played here in Scottsdale AZ. At a venue less then a mile from where I live. Next time I'm there and bringing peeps. Keep it up. You have a bright future if you keep crankin' out masterworks like this. LOVE and PEACE to you all from AZ. See ya next time through!

[@edtaylor9462]

That bass solo is literally flawless

[@baladeva777]

Truly Inspiring🙏🏽💯💎🪐🔎🎸🏆 thanks for arresting my attention for a second …much like meditation 🎼

[@lukasohlsson4120]

The song. The chops. The tone. Perfect!!! :')

[@lkwalden7]

So awesome. Getting to see you guys live TWICE was such a joy this year. Keep on rockin Simon!

[@olivierjacquet]

Love this track so much!!!

[@dave1812]

you got by far the best bass sound i've ever heard!!! i just can't stop listening it over and over again

[@zacbnjmnmusic]

Yess, more of this!

[@clarkewoodfin]

Please do more of these playthroughs of Plini songs. It's great to see you play !

[@FelixSchlegelMusic]

Not only the outstanding playing but also clean and professional video/audio deserves my honest respect. Keep on groovin'!

[@katatonicmind]

No words! Just Amaaaaazing

[@dwijvaishnav663]

Wow man. It's the ultimate video Simon. Please keep on posting more tracks of Plini. I saw you in India and I am awe struck by your style ever since.

[@dowellkidd]

Oh my god, so good! I've really been feeling down and unmotivated today musically and now I can't wait to get home from work tomorrow and get a good few hours of practice in. Thank you so much, this video has honestly made my day.

[@Robsbasscafe]

Wow, wonderful!!!

[@MostLikelyMortal]

I can definitively say that the bass solo is my favorite part of this song.

[@Levitationaldelusion]

I remember last October in Scottsdale AZ standing on the top level in VIP right next to the sound booth as Animals As Leaders had came on.... looked over and yourself, Troy and Plini were all sitting there right next to us watching the set. Pretty sure Aaron was there as well. Was cool to see you all enjoying the set as much as I did, youre all great guys. Got to see you in Mesa last year the first time you all came to AZ, met you all then as well. Best experiences ever at a live concert witnessing what you all do with your instruments, and look forward to what you all have to bring in the years to come!! Keep up that dedication Simon :D

[@j4ck.]

Fantastic!

[@WilliamTanaka]

Gorgeous playing and produced !

[@WildWildWeasel]

That tone is monstrous.

[@Traumglanz]

Your tone is to die for and you play so incredible clean and on point. But that lighting fast and snappy speed with your right hand gets me every time. My eyes can't follow and even if I slow down the video it becomes a blur. Mesmerizing. Plini really is blessed with so much talent around him.

[@bamsk8cky]

Damn, this song is just gorgeous.

[@66fitton]

Man you do this well!! Love your choices of when and what to play. Such a huge part of the total experience. Bravo!✌

[@jeremiahfernandez9161]

Pedalboard on desk? absolutely barbaric

[@8Junio76]

It seems he is using the B7K.

[@MarkCsete96]

I'm following you guys since last year Budapest boat concert, that was a huge point in my life! You are the best! Keep it up! Love from Hun!

[@DuniaOfficial]

Flawless playing!

[@CerealGamingTV]

i was legit looking for a bass cover of handmade cities like 13 hours ago before i went to sleep and couldnt find anything full. i go to sleep, go eat and check facebook and i see this being shared and it made my day

[@Avynders]

And the bass cover is from the man himself no less, I can feel your happy reaction from here haha

[@joekuttler8964]

Splendid work on this track man, I really dig it! Hope to catch you guys live one day

[@MidwestProgressive88]

Incredible playing and tone. Sick work on the album. You were awesome live in St. Louis! Hope to see you in this part of the world again soon!

[@chidoriman20]

Wow I didn't realize how much work my man was putting in until i watched this.

[@JB-eb3cp]

I can feel the feel! Through the web? How? Amazing flow buddy. You just made me want a basssssyesssss

[@wazooka7]

Seriously amazed! I saw you at the Sydney leg of the Animals as Leaders tour playing for 'Sick' and Plini, and was blown away! I only just stumbled on to your KZbin, but I remember a couple of years ago my old bass tutor showing me videos of you back from AIM, and it was insane. You're gotten so much more relaxed and fluent with your playing since then, I'm just left in awe. Incredible

[@simonticehurst5899]

Freaking awesome your style is so fluid and organic love you guys 👍

[@sirefromtheshire]

What a beautiful bass guitar.

[@matthewschooley7572]

I love how his setup allows him to get the crisp clean sound that you hear in the solo he takes, yet when he really digs in, he gets a very tasteful amount of dirt. Bought a B7K because of this video alone. Such an inspiring player.

[@divozz]

Amazing!!

[@Patrick_Hession98]

Wicked play through.

[@griffinondek6377]

Such clean playing man. Props to you! Loving that desk setup too!

[@PiotrWtorek]

awesome playing and realy nice sound!

[@UglyTheDuckling]

Love that tone man.

[@ishupradhan9293]

THIS IS GREAT

[@krisbuist2143]

So good! Saw you play in Toronto in November. Easily the highlight of my year!

[@pavelplaysbass]

Love your tone and your bass lines, how you mix the strong low end with the melody, dude! That changed my world! I definitely want you to mix & mastering our album, I love the powerful and natural sound of the drums :) P.D. Hope to see you someday in Mexico.

[@youtux2]

Awesome!

[@regojozsa]

Thank you for this video

[@AndorOsztrogonac]

It's so awesome man!

[@pierreluniere]

Aiiieeee - Respect! Found your 3 bass band first! This nowhere I'd ever go, to play or listen, but compelled to hear you out to the fade . . . Excellent Simon! Keeping tabs to be @ your next live AUS gig beyond June/July. Love, pierre

[@MrVi9rus]

crazy tasteful note choice!

[@patrickhunter]

THIS IS INSANE

[@gianfranco8998]

It's perfect, I love how to tune the bass, key piece

[@rdxj]

That bass interlude solo is a little piece of what dreams are made of. Now I want to see a playthrough of THN's Passionflower cover. Your solo on that one just slays me every time.

[@randymead3371]

Super tight!

[@AnthoReco]

Dude awesome play through video! That tone gets me every time. I hope your playing with Plini at the Perth, Aus show in March! Very tidy studio set up you have there.

[@Drumsholic]

Great performance!!!!!!!

[@Nacattakk777]

Wow impressive. Good job on making a fun bassline all through the song and using different sounds on the Bass not just playing one sound or technique it's awesome! i really hope you will continue making videos like this one. Maybe a playthrough for Away sometime?

[@cliffnboyzy]

Nice work.

[@Robert_11911]

Great playing! - Sounds awesome! - Nice Studio too! :) Have a great day! Simon!

[@UDong214]

Sooooo tight Lovely playing dude... 😍

[@jomyfrancis3732]

Superb 😍👍🤝🔥

[@norwardradtke1361]

I love when bass is as (almost?) present in the mix as the guitar. Like literally why is one more important heheh

[@SamLussier]

Saw you guys in Montreal! It was amazing! You are one of the best djent bassist for me

[@JosephAnidjar]

extremely lit my guy

[@darkglass5463]

Amazing

[@PeterVarsavik]

raw bass tone..good sound!

[@diegolaio]

Dat tone!!!

[@PolarityMetal]

Saw you in Madrid last august playing with plini, it was amazing!!

[@outofprawns1203]

I was at your show last night, amazing performance. From now on, consider yourself as one of my favorite bands okay haha

[@shannanbutler7439]

Love the popping! I've seen you twice, live and next to my #1 bass player, you're pretty awesome!

[@jodokus81]

Sweet sound, man!

[@kylekarich]

Dope!

[@devverma7411]

Classy tone brother and bass also..

[@Op4ch33sky]

Simon!Simon!Simon! -fan from Taiwan

[@basthecarbon]

Awesome

[@Dotpsych]

Glad to see a new upload Simon been a while lol.

[@simongrove]

It really has! Sorry about that!

[@ScorpWriter]

Man congratulations! I seriusly think you and Troy KILLED IT at the Animals as Leaders show last weekend! Cheers from one of the guys in the crowd!

[@nordfald3740]

mate! would you be willing to share that helix tone of yours, that bass tone is simply just IMMENSE!

[@pbass6811]

Big +1 on that! I would love to set my Helix up with that patch and hear it with my basses!! Simon is just a BEAST of a player and his tone is just MASSIVE! Well played, sir!

[@BrianKrahe]

Phenomenal playthrough! Can you do a video talking about your gear and how you get such an awesome tone out of your bass, darkglass and helix?

[@samuelhkhk]

nice playthrough man

[@bassmaniac9]

Totally awesome... you should also make a playthrough for the song heart..i've seen you play it different ways in different live events,... every thing you play bass sounds amazing..much power :)

[@mathewblyth5940]

Simone Groove!

[@MetalCatMusic]

Waiting to see you guys perform in Delhi on 23th Sept :)

[@raybondborrest6186]

that guitar looks so sick i just wanna hold it so bad... also great play

[@lavadoraautomatica1]

sounds good papa!

[@FabricioRodrigues...]

this song is FUCKING AWESOME !!! my gosh

[@ladosbassistmalaya]

Wowww nice bro 🙏

[@007galaxie]

Saw you at Social Hall SF with Animals as Leaders...you guys rocked.....look forward to seeing you again.

[@aviator_bryan]

Sounds great! And now the BK7 is baked into Helix 2.20. Woot!

[@SoaresGaucho]

Very nice

[@SoaresGaucho]

2:20 AHHHH. And how about this part? I was waiting..

[@ParanoiaClique]

When I saw you at Brutal assault, it was completely awesome, I was looking forward mainly for Plini and Parkway drive. Then I came into Intervals set mid show and missed half of it ...Im so sad over it and I hope to catch you again in Czech Republic, given the opportunity. :(

[@FUNKMASTERFOURTWO]

WOW SIMON that got my attention, so I've just subbed you, rob

[@TheRollorokka]

Cool song but even cooler tone! Wow, man!

[@yohanes.g.pandapotan4496]

My idol ❤

[@nambasaurus]

More!!!