So This Is Love? Bass Cover

[@Tracer9GTRider8]

Michael Anthony is a very underrated bassist and also underrated as a member of VH. I'm glad he's still out there having a blast! Excellent cover, you nailed it! And that tone was the chef's kiss 😆

[@TJH3113]

Couldn’t agree more! Thanks so much!

[@handidrummed]

I used to read debates online about whether or not Michael was a good bass player or not. Anyone who doesn't think he is isn't paying attention.

[@xvx5872]

I still don't know.

[@AllbeeHivezChristianAllbee]

From the sound it, he would have been able to show off his skills a lot more if Eddie wasn’t such a micro managing control freak. It even got so bad that he recorded most of the bass parts himself on “Van Halen III” and the new tracks on “Best of Both Worlds”

[@knucklehead4233]

Also a lot of the bass was put so far back in the mix it just got lost.

[@spookerz35]

Mike is a very good player, but let's face it...people were listening to VH for Eddie's incredible guitar playing. I bet if you asked 100 VH fans to name their favorite thing about Mike, 98 of them would reply "his backing vocals." That's not a knock on his playing skills, it's just that the early VH sound had those incredible choruses. Mike is a lot like Bill Wyman or Adam Clayton, not really flashy and always in the pocket. Ain't Talkin' 'Bout Love would be another good VH bass song to cover.

[@TJH3113]

Agreed.

[@ultimatebasses]

MA has always crafted awesome bass lines and you cant forget his backing vocals either. Great cover Troy. Beautiful Girls or Light up the Sky would be 2 considerations for additional VH covers.

[@davidmcgravey9858]

Yup, those are two of best songs. Tons of groove and swing. Alsp, I'm The One has some great walking bass lines and In a Simple Rhyme has some tasty runs in it. I really like Mike's playing, especially on some of the old demos from before they got signed. You can really hear him clearly on those.

[@TJH3113]

Totally agree. Thanks so much and thanks for the suggestions, I’ll give them some consideration.😁

[@ultimatebasses]

​@davidmcgravey9858 I'm The One slots in as one of my top 3 VH faves.

[@davidmcgravey9858]

@ultimatebasses Sane here. The entire band as individuals shine in that song. To me, that song is the perfect showcase for all 4 of them. Every element that made VH special can be found in that one.

[@1genesisshapesfan]

This is amazing! I love Van Halen's bass lines.

[@TJH3113]

Thanks a lot! Awesome!

[@johnnyteres]

1978, 8 years old, Van Halen I came out and was the 1st album I ever purchased. I had already been listening to a lot of rock and prog rock on the radio, but boy howdy, did Van Halen turn my world upside down. Nothing was the same after Eddie arrived. Having said that, Michael Anthony is a grossly underrated bass player and his vocal contributions are what made Van Halen, Van Halen. I always grew up sort of believing that he didn't really contribute much to the band as a bass player, but all these years later with you guys putting the spotlight on his bass lines, man did he do a fantastic job. Was he a Geddy Lee or Billy Sheehan or Steve Harris or Chris Squire? Not by a long shot, but he was integral to what made the band the powerhouse that they were. Thanks so much for covering some Michael Anthony! ❤Rip Eddie 🖤

[@TJH3113]

Very cool! Thanks so much for watching and taking the time to leave such a great comment. Take care!

[@francoisdubois80]

If you can find instrumental versions of the albums, listening to them really serves to highlight the musicianship of the power-treo. I find them more enjoyable than the original recordings. Thanks for this. Great stuff, as always.

[@TJH3113]

Great suggestion! Thanks a lot!

[@dejugulators]

Van Halen on the Fair Warning tour was my first concert. Thanks for playing this.

[@TJH3113]

Very cool!

[@warrenhammonds1093]

I love at the 1:39 mark you do something like he does on the live version in the 1981 Oakland video. Live he takes it to another level. Good job, brother. Aside from simple bass lines like Jamie's Cryin' and Runnin' with the Devil, he has some very solid bass lines on songs like Light up the Sky, Romeo Delight, Push Comes to Shove, Little Dreamer, Dirty Movies, Hang 'em High (my favorite) and many more.

[@TJH3113]

Yes, that video used to be on MTV 10x a day and that's where I got it from. It's how I used to play it with the band I was in. Thanks a lot!

[@bdp1966]

Great Job! I saw the mighty VH on that tour. It was mind blowing

[@TJH3113]

Thanks! Awesome!!

[@Bamainjc]

A lot more going on in that song than I thought. Great cover

[@TJH3113]

Agreed! Thank you!

[@2112_Jeff]

Very cool! Love the fills - especially the one in the guitar solo.

[@TJH3113]

Thanks a lot!

[@PushSueAside]

Not the birthday wish song I was hoping for… but, any song you post on my day, still feels like a precious gift. …and this is one of Van Halen’s best songs. I’m going to have fun with this one. Thank you Fonzy. You are AWESOME

[@TJH3113]

Happy Birthday, Tommy! I hope you have a great one.

[@PushSueAside]

@@TJH3113 cheers Fonz you’re the best. This bass line was fun. I haven’t tried any Van Halen yet, on bass. Did a few on guitar when I was young, bass is so much more fun. Hope all is good. Have a wonderful week.

[@artrogers3985]

Great tune and playing. Thanks Troy

[@TJH3113]

Thank you kindly!

[@gwheat63]

Played that song many times back in the club days. Like you I don’t remember doing all that stuff in the pre chorus. Great job as always!

[@TJH3113]

Yeah, I don’t remember playing any of the octave stuff back then. Thanks so much!

[@acb9231]

Guitarist here, we used to do this many moons ago. We had lots of fun doing it! Anyway, awesome job! Love your channel, been a fan for years! Keep on rockin bro! ✌️

[@TJH3113]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@sleepyb65]

Great song to cover. I have always loved how the bass drove this song. Thanks again!

[@TJH3113]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@maydrum2720]

Wow! The content after the original run-through was my favorite part. Thanks!

[@TJH3113]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@EnergyAndLightAwakening]

Such a great groove and more complicated than it sounds.

[@TJH3113]

Totally agree.

[@jonathanchevallier7046]

Very nice song and cover. Well done Troy ;-)

[@TJH3113]

Many thanks!

[@HaveaVH5150]

Thanks,always enjoy your videos. I’m a huge VH fan. Saw them in 78’ which started a streak and seen them every time they came to Philly. Framed most of the stubs around a small Frankenstrat. Michael always has fun on stage! 🎸🤘🏻

[@TJH3113]

It was my pleasure. Awesome!

[@mmddmm553]

Always enjoy when you upload a video . I am 61 been playing well started at 15 lol I plug in my bass and play along with every song you play it is so fun for me . Thank you so much . BK

[@TJH3113]

That is awesome and so great to hear. Thanks and keep rocking!

[@mar19661000]

Differentiated and excellent sound as always. congratulations. hugs from Brazil. thanks

[@TJH3113]

Thank you very much!

[@jeffyoung8726]

You just proved how cool this song is dude! Excellent bass line, just like a lot of Van Halen tunes are? Always love tuning into your videos Troy! Hope yo & your family are staying healthy & happy?

[@TJH3113]

Thanks so much! We are all doing well, and hope you are too!

[@marvinewilliams8281]

Thanks for that name. I could not think of it at the time. I love tht song by Eddie. Those were Ttey were the early days of MTV...remember Troy? :_)

[@TJH3113]

Happy to, Marvine. Yes, those were the days.

[@samhelsel443]

Awesome job as usual! Thanks for sharing Troy. Long Live Michael Anthony!!

[@TJH3113]

Thanks a lot Sam!

[@WimRijksen]

That sounded great Troy, thanks.

[@TJH3113]

I’m really glad you liked it. Thanks!

[@markr.devereux3385]

Great bassline a real gem❤

[@TJH3113]

I agree!

[@Twobarpsi]

Great playing and choice of song! I love VH 🤘

[@TJH3113]

Thanks a lot!

[@1flat1sharp47]

So wonderful!

[@TJH3113]

Thanks so much!

[@rameye]

Awesome, loved it! As usual

[@TJH3113]

Thank you very much!

[@crashkamio5819]

Have always respected Michael Anthony a lot, hes got some real interesting bass lines at times and is just a great solid bassist. Havent dabbled much in the David Lee Roth era, more so the Sammy years cause thats what my mom grew me up on, but this is a great song! Nailed it always! Great feel and right in the pocket.

[@TJH3113]

Yeah, it’s hard to get a sliver of spotlight when you’re sharing a stage with a guitar player and singer like Van Halen had. Thanks a lot!

[@dominickervelli938]

Great job on a great baseline!

[@TJH3113]

Thanks a lot!

[@alfredomartinez9128]

Very nice cover. Thanks again for sharing. I was thinking as kind of an answer to So This Is Love would be to play Bob Marleys Is This Love. I know I had fun playing it before. It's also has a cool reggae feel.

[@TJH3113]

Thanks a lot. Great suggestion, I’ll check it out.

[@genestrutter3177]

Been watching your videos for a long time. I hope to one day play as well as you. Would love to see you do Van Halen Light up the sky . Really showcases how good M Anthony is

[@TJH3113]

Awesome! With some time, patience, and practice I'm sure you'll surpass anything I could do. I'll check it out. Thanks for the suggestion.

[@darrenbaugh6579]

Excellent! Thank you for doing some VH

[@TJH3113]

Thank you, it was my pleasure!

[@pensnut08]

"(that 12th fret riff I'm playing during the guitar solo is not on the recording. It's something I remember him doing in a live video they used to play on MTV 15x a day)" I did that too when I played the song in a band I was in... And at the end of the song (live) he vamps around as well... Killer stuff!!

[@TJH3113]

I’m glad someone else remembers that! Thanks for watching, and taking the time to comment. Take care!

[@teeoh9192]

You SMOKED this! 'Bout time someone served MA right!

[@TJH3113]

Thanks a lot!

[@joewest6182]

Flawless!! Thank you for yet another lesson.

[@TJH3113]

Thanks again!

[@joewest6182]

@@TJH3113 Most welcome, Sir!

[@bassonthemark8191]

I have dreams about a bass tone like this. 🔥

[@TJH3113]

I’ve never been a Precision guy, but there’s something about this bass that works really well for me.

[@m1niopl435]

The bass sounds great, but I'm becoming more and more convinced that it's mainly the sound that comes out of the hands, and here's a super example of how you can get that sound when the bassist knows what he's doing and does it consciously :). By the way I almost forgot… great playing, you inspire me!

[@myoptik3x103]

Great choice for a cover, Fair Warning in an amazing VH album.

[@TJH3113]

Thanks, I’m glad you liked it.

[@eugenechek7288]

Amazing👍💯💥

[@TJH3113]

Thanks 🔥

[@CindyDC]

Loved it 💜

[@TJH3113]

Thanks, Cindy

[@TerribleCovers11]

Very cool. 🤘

[@TJH3113]

Thanks.

[@HarmonsHarbor]

Troy, I heard the part where the bass volume was lowered was an actual mistake in the studio mixing and it wasn’t fixed for some reason. I think that was in an interview with Michael Anthony.

[@curts6525]

Me too...I always thought it was a mixing or mastering mistake that was left in....never occurred to me that it was on purpose.

[@HarmonsHarbor]

@@curts6525 Mikey wasn’t happy, I don’t think.

[@TJH3113]

Wow! I did not know that. That’s a pretty big mistake, but don’t the drums dropping volume as well?

[@HarmonsHarbor]

@@TJH3113 I’m not sure. I read they fixed the bass volume a little bit in the remastered version. I haven’t listened to it though.

[@BuckFlicks]

Michael Anthony knew his way in this world was through Eddie as Alex. His bass lines served the song and while they may seem simple, early Van Halen wasn’t terribly complex for a bassist. He was exactly what Van Halen needed.

[@TJH3113]

Yes, Michael Anthony was the John McVie of hard rock.

[@EnergyAndLightAwakening]

Oh wow lol.Haven't heard this in a while. So nice to hear someone honoring Michael. I always loved thsi bass line even before I learned bass which I think was only several years later. Funny to becasue originally I thought I wanted to play guitar until I realized the strings were to small and to many lol. Bass just felt right. Wonderful!! Thank you 👍👍👍 Just curious if you've ever learned any Rage Against The Machine and your thoughts on Tim?

[@TJH3113]

Yeah, it had been quite a while since I’ve heard it too. I started out on bass because of Gene Simmons, and never really had an interest in any other instrument. Rage sounds like a band I should have liked, but I never listened to anything besides what I’d heard on the radio. Not sure why.

[@renorailfanning5465]

I can hear his bass playing on all the first six albums. You have to pay attention, but they are pretty obvious to me. That's not a slight on anybody, but I think people generally can't hear bass playing unless they can feel it. His bass playing on the breakdown to "In a Simple Rhyme" and the second guitar solo for "Whiskey...", both from WACF are amazing.

[@TJH3113]

Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment.

[@whatthesnell]

It was Eddie's birthday yesterday! RIP

[@TJH3113]

Wow, I did not know that. I’m surprised I didn’t see anything on social media about it.

[@honeybadger1810]

More Van Halen!!!!

[@TJH3113]

I've got another one off this album stashed away for a rainy day.

[@Vector_QF8]

Solid!❤

[@TJH3113]

Thank you!

[@joedecker8096]

E flat tuning? Sounds killer!

[@TJH3113]

Yes!

[@mikegraham4255]

Love it! Want to take a crack at Anthony's backing vocals as well? haha ps - Love that you chat about the bassline. Did you see them on that tour? What was that like?

[@TJH3113]

Thanks! No thanks! I’ve never seen Van Halen. Honestly, I was never a big fan. I appreciate them much more now than I did when I was younger.

[@mikegraham4255]

@@TJH3113 They actually started the 1981 tour in my town (Halifax, Nova Scotia)!! I was too young, didn't know about them until Jump. Since you are in NY, I just assume that you've seen everybody play live.

[@joedecker3900]

Killer! Tuned down?

[@TJH3113]

Thanks, Joe! Yes, tuned down a half step, something I really don’t like doing.

[@joedecker3900]

@@TJH3113 I don’t either, messes up the neck?

[@TJH3113]

@@joedecker3900 No, if anything, it's better for the neck... takes some tension off of it. I just don't care for how it sounds and feels. I don't play enough detuned stuff to warrant having a bass set up specifically for that.

[@joedecker3900]

@@TJH3113 I was thinking it messes the tension up going from dropped back to standard.

[@msg63bretired82]

Bass line in Romeo Delight is 👍🏼

[@TJH3113]

I'll check it out. Thanks for the suggestion.

[@msg63bretired82]

@@TJH3113 I forgot to mention the older Van Halen the bass is on the right channel so it helps you to isolate it, and the guitar always comes out on the left👍🏼

[@damon3939]

Thanks Troy

[@TJH3113]

It was my pleasure. Thank you for watching.

[@KennyB91]

🤘🏻🇺🇸

[@TJH3113]

🤘🙏

[@marvinewilliams8281]

Isn't that Bertelli's guy?

[@TJH3113]

Yes, the guitarist (Eddie Van Halen) was married to Valerie Bertonelli.

[@pulsarlights2825]

Until Sammy joined, Michael Anthony probably has the best voice in the band....Rumor is that he used to sing "Child In Time" in a cover band at one time

[@TJH3113]

Big truth!

[@liamheaton8198]

if you do a cover of beautiful girls by VH, I’ll be so happy

[@TJH3113]

You never know.

[@simiralentertainment6934]

I loved you, and that love to die refusing, May still - who knows! Be smoldering in my breast. Pray, be not pained -- believe me, of my choosing I'd never have you troubled nor yet distressed. I loved you mutely, hopelessly and truly, With shy yet fervent, tenderness aglow; Mine was a jealous passion and unruly…. May Heaven grant another loves you so! ))

[@TJH3113]

Are those the lyrics? Only kidding... Pushkin.

[@simiralentertainment6934]

@@TJH3113 Yes, he is a great Russian African. Thank you, I thought Russians were not liked in the English world. ))

[@markbass354]

VERY NICE CAN YOU DO FOOT STOMPING MUSIC

[@TJH3113]

THANK YOU. NO FOOT STOMPING, ONLY TOE TAPPING.

[@markbass354]

GRAND FUNK SONG kzbin.info/www/bejne/gHWqcniEos-nbNE @@TJH3113

[@KestyJoe]

Do Beat Crazy by Joe Jackson!

[@TJH3113]

I'll check it out!

[@renorailfanning5465]

Listen to the live version of this song if you don't think he can play.

[@TJH3113]

Truth.

[@m1niopl435]

In my objective opinion, Mike is the bass player van halen needed, a solid foundation in the rhythm section. It is not an art to play 100 notes, but it is easy to overdo it in a song. There are several bass parts in van halen's repertoire that are not easy and require practice. Even if Mike didn't shine with creativity, that's OK, all Eddie has to do is do it, and the band has passed into hard rock legend.

[@TJH3113]

I totally agree. Thanks for taking the time to leave such a great comment.

[@elton789]

He plays looking at his right hand 😂

[@TJH3113]

👀

[@xvx5872]

It isn't a very good cover... I'm just saying, with van halen you can judge how good an album by them is based on the cover. Fair warning has the worst album cover by them up until balance which is atrocious. It's true, look at van halen III and balance and different kind of truth. And fair warning. The cover art makes me puke. The music on all them is equally bad. This song is the only good song on fair warning. Crap album otherwise.

[@TJH3113]

Like I said, I was never a Van Halen fan, but apparently there was a reason they chose this artwork for the album cover. www.vhnd.com/2011/05/02/the-story-behind-van-halens-fair-warning-album-cover-art/ Also, I’m not one to defend Van Halen, but “Mean Street” and “Unchained” are a couple of pretty solid songs off this album.

[@fishermanmike44]

that was amazing Troy,

[@TJH3113]

Thanks a lot, Mike! Hope all is well.