Shape of My Heart Solo Bass Arrangement

This is a video of my arrangement of the Sting song, 'Shape of My Heart', which was part of my book Solo Arrangements for Electric Bass. This performance was played on my Zon Sonus bass, through my TC Electronic 450 amplifier. The audio was recorded into Logic, and compression and a little reverb were added afterwards. This video was shot as an experiment with editing two camera angles together in Final Cut Pro X. The filming was done by my good friend Jon Tucker.

[@TheSaneHatter]

When you remember that Sting got famous as a bass player, this arrangement makes perfect sense.

[@salemetro]

Can't believe this only has 61k views!!! In a sea of KZbin crap, it's rare to find someone with as true a love and dedication to an art form as you show here. Very VERY well done, Sir! Thanks for posting....I enjoyed every bit of this....

[@lesofront]

Respect from Russia! Great song, great cover.

[@kirill7025]

Hi,from Россия,не ожидал увидеть тут русских

[@folkengames]

Couldn't help but sing along. You captured it beautifully. Bravo. I hope Sting sees it.

[@kaupomikk]

I'm very noob in bass guitar, started over a year ago after over 17yrs paus. Found thhis video by random luck but what a treasure. Absolutely astonishing to listen, touching. Thank you for this. This kind of perfomances push people to practice more and more even if they know they never will be as good. Thank you once again, keep up what you are doing.

[@bpalm93]

Your speed and accuracy with tapping is really inspirational, I picked up the bass less than a year ago with decent musical background and I think tapping is my favorite technique so far. With two voices and the deep tonal quality, it just melts my ears. Needless to say once my foundation solidifies I will learn this tune. Thanks for posting it.

[@E_iN_G7]

From one aspiring bass player to another. This is amazingly BEAUTIFUL.

[@Blake13thSeraphin]

Simply awesome.

[@dustinbrownlee3135]

Why the hell would you not LOVE this piece!?!?! Amazing music, gorgeous bass, and an incredibly talented musician! Incredible. Thanks for the music.

[@01cevichito]

AWSOME!!! Never seen & heard something like this. I almost cry!! Thanks for you're musical gift, and thanks for share it with us.

[@zanderzon]

stuart, fantastic playing! i also really like the sound quality, picture and different angles. brilliant video, mate!

[@kaupomikk]

These kind of acts are truly inspiring. An absolute masterpiece. Love it. Thank you for that.

[@larsk7383]

It's just flawless, i don't know what else to say.Great Job.

[@kickbiker7920]

Excellent example in tapping ... melodic, inventive ... nice arrangement ... great playing ... nice editing and camerawork.

[@MrAbsalom2112]

*looks at video, looks at my bass, looks back at video* :'(

[@rayalarcon7000]

XD

[@thishansilva8549]

Too relatable

[@briancook454]

Picks up phone "I'd like one just like that, please"

[@ethancohen1093]

what if you look first at you willing to do the things that you want, you can't play like this in one day but in one year, I guarantee to you!, when I play I don't sound like him, I sound like me and I love it.

[@umuttufan71]

Igor of the bass guitar. your performance is epic , sir.

[@rgan63]

Stuart, u are my hero, do you understand and accept that? I truly wish that you continue producing the intense quality you produce. My favourite for the next song would be one of Sadé, but I leave it to you. Thank you in advance for sharing your next beautiful production !!

[@StuartClayton]

Hi Arjan, thanks for the kind words, I'm really pleased that you enjoyed it!

[@rgan63]

Thank you, thank you :) Please, tell us about u're next song. as indicated, I would love u to play your favourite Sadé song. Is that feasible? Take care, king of bass! Arjan

[@brieziethirteen13]

Executed with such flourish and finesse. Absolutely beautiful.

[@ivantalev5580]

Respect from Bulgaria. you made the song as good as sting, even without his vocals.... and that is amazing

[@drwinkle101]

Very smart and nice. My ideal bass sound -- Jack Bruce's growl, honk and thunder -- is a long way from this. But the bass guitar has been re-imagined many times, expanded with new techniques, and so each to his/her own...

[@KevinMichaelCallihan]

So very nice, and the poetry in music via bass clef does it for

[@nikamusicofficial]

Loved it, blill!

[@yhtomitalmighty]

congratulations on being zon's new artist!

[@Nex4Band]

You Sir, are nothing less than a living inspiration. Amazing.

[@A.L.P.D.]

Wow, nice play man! Thnx to share ur soul with us.

[@Ricardonsg]

you sir, are a sage, delivering wisdom do anyone who comes across with this video and your other videos, by spreading your awesome music in all of them. just brilliant!

[@keziahj]

Das ist einer der vielen vielen Gründe, warum es schön ist zu leben.

[@PavelSevko]

I like this interpritation! Good job!

[@rgan63]

Stuart, u're a hero, this is great stuff, you've given a special song to me a new dimension. Basists are considered support musicians. You show and proof to us with this performance that supporters can be great leads. Please accept my respect and continue expand your talents, Arjan

[@TraceElliot42]

OMG Stuart, that's fantastic!

[@tunaakardere]

you have an amazing performance, thank you for sharing

[@Heshem_Joel]

From Malaysia, absolutely superb. Thank you for the performance.

[@marlondaniels7023]

wow really good.... its always exciting to see muso's tacking the guitar to greater levels.

[@mrp410]

Oh my god...this was incredible. Has Sting seen this coz he needs to!! :-)

[@davidjohnson497]

masterful, artistic, inspiring, thank you!

[@MrJetli26]

simply amazing. my favorite sting song. bravo, you truly have a talent. im working on my taps skills, as im more of a slapper. tapping always intrigued me

[@888marcuz]

you are amazing Stuart... I am astound by your bass arrangements... Great!!!

[@Nevols]

I watched this video in 2013 and i watched Leon:The Professional little time ago, i remembered this video and i love it again

[@alexb.5703]

Amazing! And a great bass sound!

[@briggerz]

Simply amazing!

[@altanbabacoglu]

awesome Absolutely Awesome!!!

[@saudajmi8667]

respect. I can never be as good. great job and best regards.

[@VinceroPixxelracer]

3:49 is amazing....

[@rgan63]

This guy plays awesome, way to go, keep up the good work, please!

[@felipeahedo972]

Amazing Arrangement , Tears !!!

[@PrsBen]

This video just blew me away! Lovely rendition! Kudos sir, that is a level of skill & talent I have never seen before :)

[@HERNAN1960]

Wow! Your performance has moved me ... amazing!

[@cdboyer]

Nice work. Reminds me of Beaver Felton. Your bass sounds like my old Factor when I close my eyes. Keep up the great work. Thank you.

[@dsutkin]

Spectacular performance, bravo sir!

[@piotrflorczak271]

love this arrangement

[@YTMAFF]

wonderfull, perfect, great ...

[@tonybutler162]

Whhhheeeeewwwww!!!!! Nice, man!

[@magalidocarmo459]

Bravo trop canon énorme j adore c est magnifique simplement efficace et a l oreilles tellement vibrant ❤❤❤❤😊

[@Bassjonny1]

This is very well done! Excellent execution. Hats off to you. God bless you.

[@onecentnickel]

i felt your performance, well done

[@ryan11051105]

awesome arrangement. Great job

[@СветлинСтайков-р1у]

Very good !!! I love bass guitar !!

[@ArkanePhantasm]

Wow, simply excellent! Love it.

[@georgialewismusic9973]

Wow, this is beautiful!

[@SmalltimR]

That was beautiful!

[@rossco420]

That was flawless, beautiful arrangement 🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@polymathable]

This was fantastic. Incredible soothing.

[@ninefingerbass]

Great playing! Love the sound and clarity.

[@blogservadorpt1753]

It's amazing!!! No words to say my feelings listen you!

[@juancarlosperezsandoval5706]

Excellent ,congratulations from Argentina.

[@el_Remiliano]

Very nice ! 👏👏

[@VTribal]

Oh man, this is beautiful! Greetings from Argentina!

[@russob64]

great choice of a cover...beautiful !

[@funkadelk]

This is the best solo bass on youtube and tapping technic.man,you re the best!:-)

[@briancook454]

Every time I watched this video - apart from being very impressed by the playing - I would look at the bass and think "That's the bass I want" So, this week, I ordered one from Zon. Unimaginable extravagance - but what the hell - I know it won't make me play like Stuart, but it is such a great bass. Now I have to wait 12 months for it to arrive!

[@StuartClayton]

Hey Brian, Zon basses are beautiful instruments and are a joy to play. Great to hear that you have one on the way - a long wait, but it'll be worth it. Best of luck with your playing!

[@briancook454]

@@StuartClayton Thanks for that, and if you should find yourself down in the South West - let me know. In particular I have a big party coming up in May Next Year (2020) and I'd love it if you came and played. The Zon should be here by then!

[@StuartClayton]

Ha! I live in the South West (UK)!

[@briancook454]

@@StuartClayton I live in Dartington, South Devon. Definitely going to invite you to my Three Score Years and Ten party! 9th May 2020 (Zon promised me delivery in time)

[@claycam67]

Absolutely inspiring! Thank you for sharing this.

[@StuartClayton]

You're very kind, thank you. Glad you enjoyed it!

[@laaplanadoramdp5091]

impresionante, genio!!! saludos de argentina. gracias por compartir

[@nizangg6]

WOW! absolutely amazing!!! this is a real talent

[@Mjollnir50]

Amazing....great technique and feel, lovely arrangement, killer instrument! THANK YOU SO MUCH!

[@bassheav27]

Belle performance

[@MrRussy123]

Inspired playing, I aspire to be able to play with a tenth of your talent some day. Fantastic work as always. Russ.

[@eleazar.soetopo]

whoa.... i like your style of playing... great job...

[@RockEnemy]

LOVE deep sound like MY SOUL was talking to me , love it !

[@cesarbalmaceda2481]

realy realy awesome!!!

[@paulellison1539]

Beautiful

[@thegianloh7775]

Respect from Argentina, amazing!!

[@salvatito]

Gran maestro, saludos de Chile

[@themusicofjoshcohen]

Awesome! I've been listening to the whole album "Ten Summoner's Tales" all this week so this is an amazing find. Great Job Stuart! I find it interesting your RH tapping technique of your fingers parallel to the strings instead of perpendicular. Here's solo bass version of the Bach Two Part Invention No.14 on Solo bass using tapping that I do Bach Two Part Invention - No.14 - Arranged For Solo Electric Bass - Bach Two Part Invention No.14

[@moulindors78]

Splendide !

[@parikatsoroglou3635]

thats awesome what you do so you are a bass experte! REALLY!!! you have my like

[@larura3870]

so beautiful...

[@heavybassnotes1951]

Beautiful.

[@JasonLeonPike]

Great work man!

[@tomdiver113]

great music, great job, great man!!

[@TheUntried]

This is soo great playing!

[@Aducal]

Great! Excellent!

[@TgceJane18]

cool !! that was awesommeee :)

[@andrewd1923]

I'm mesmerized

[@shalev420]

Amazing!!!

[@luciamcmaster8848]

shape of a heart it was :) incredible!

[@azizbassman]

Fantastic super i wish i had that talent..

[@PilgrimGee]

Brilliant sir.

[@dbauernf]

That was sick. I approve!

[@Fotozaky]

AWESOME !!!