Speed Demon - Michael Jackson (Slap Bass Cover)

So this is my Rusty attempt at Michael Jackson's insane Synth bass line on Speed Demon.
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[@rbsentertainment]

i think this Michael Jackson most underrated song.... It is a masterpiece. They get Kudos for even having the balls to put it on the BAD album.

[@KC_Smooth]

One of my personal FAVORITES!

[@davidestrength4161]

I have the same idea man!

[@harryathanasiadis]

100% it’s amazing

[@cuthbertgrichardsfuck7235]

Agreed!

[@deadsamurai9374]

I DIDNT EVEN KNOW THE FAST PART WAS POSSIBLE *bows down because you are obviously a god*

[@mpoerot8013]

Dead Samurai hmm yeah I thought the originals were synthesizer/programming sound. was it?

[@buckfuttler2877]

check out federico malaman version of this....will blow your mind.....

[@veemon9280]

i always thought the fast part in the chorus was computer produced..but dang...he pulled it off !

[@LoveGr00ve]

@@buckfuttler2877 Hoooly moly. I mean this here is a good version, but the fast part isn't too clean (cause it's insanely fast and originally played by a computer - no diss intended), but oooh boy Malaman really nails it. Thanks for pointing that one out my man.

[@buckfuttler2877]

@@LoveGr00ve glad you liked it! he is a beast!

[@zylgwynlucas]

This guy needs to get a ticket for speeding on that bass. Damn. You are so good. Well done !

[@Ortegala]

The bass he used for Speed Demon was and still is legendary, usually the drummer is leading the band, but here it's the bass.

[@chinojounin73]

what a bassist recorded this

[@helenzlazzli]

@@chinojounin73 I thought the original recording was done on a synth because it was considered too fast to play on an actual bass.

[@chriscasper5304]

Original was done on keys by Greg Phillinganes.

[@romanodanjetto9117]

Chris Owens no Michael Jackson composed it

[@reesecunningham7187]

@@chriscasper5304 that's my band teachers name

[@nyca3833]

IM AMAZED THIS IS EVEN POSSIBLE

[@veemon9280]

I always thought it was programmed. Its amazing to see that godly speed been played. I guess this is why the song is called speed demon

[@PaulPaul-jw7jx]

That fast part has stumped me for the past 2 years man

[@JacksonD163]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/p2iceIioiL2LZ9k

[@yoe91]

One of the top, top bass tracks I've ever heard in a song. It's just brilliant throughout.

[@veemon9280]

I always assumed that bassline was programmed. I never imagined it was physically possible to play it.

[@JacksonD163]

here is an even better version where the backing track is at a reasonable sound and the tuning is perfect kzbin.info/www/bejne/p2iceIioiL2LZ9k

[@georgec8644]

I think is Abe Laboriel who originally recorded it, he obviously can...

[@davidstewart4310]

It is just a programmes bass on the album.

[@rapmonster3915]

You are the badass bass guitar cover and I hope Michael Jackson will be proud of you

[@CocosBassment]

Thanks Leo I really appreciate this comment

[@rapmonster3915]

If you don’t mind dancing along with your video

[@hihunter7]

@pennthebaker Ha beat me to it

[@neoeyebeleave]

Everyone loves the slappy bit, but my favorite part starts at 2:50 Well done overall!

[@jaggy32]

NeoEyeBeLeave same!!! My favorite part!

[@joshholmes4731]

OMG 😲 🎶 🎵 🎶

[@Rigga07]

Facts!!! This is where it funky and the bassist when stupid to me

[@JayAyers]

I find myself making that "funk face" ☹️

[@neoeyebeleave]

@@JayAyers It's like you can't control it! :)

[@jesuscomplex]

always thought this is the most intimidating line - that chorus is a beast well played :)

[@abirkalai5688]

This is insane ! I have been playing bass since 2009, always believed that this line was programmed and humanly impossible until this...

[@anguslavy3965]

Best bassing I’ve seen since davie Cmon someone had to bring him up

[@CocosBassment]

Angus Lavy oh wow, thanks Man 👊🤩

[@anguslavy3965]

Ur welcome coconut bassment

[@samuelmathew3179]

One of the most underrated Bassline of all time 0:54 and 2:50 Those parts can't be explained by words. The way you pluck the bass ❤️

[@kaiying74]

Dude. Nailed it. I didn't think it was possible but there you go. Masterclass.

[@aleksamrkela831]

It's beyond impressive how closely you matched the synth bass on the original. :D

[@pappagetti]

You, Sir, are not human. I just saw the impossible.

[@victorrubahimbya1124]

🤯🤔🔥🔥🔥am still in disbelief

[@JacksonD163]

he is very human. you should see this guy kzbin.info/www/bejne/p2iceIioiL2LZ9k

[@djmcc83]

Love your slap/finger technique. It's on point my man

[@DrEagle1776]

I mainly like rock and metal that type of music. But Michael Jackson holds a special place in my heart. This was and still is my favorite song of his and seeing the bass part played made my day. Hope you have a good one

[@ronniep9272]

It's because MJ made energetic/aggressive music compared to most pop stars.

[@sandeepjoseph535]

This guy is the real speed demon ! Great job man 👌🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@bmac3591]

Greg Phillanganes' line is no joke my friend. Nice job.

[@solarflare4345]

Best cover on youtube hand down

[@GMMephisto]

I heard this music and thought: "Wow! is this bass eletronic? Thats inunmane! Normal human bassist can't play this". Or i was very wrong or this guy is an alien, or a god.

[@JacksonD163]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/p2iceIioiL2LZ9k

[@hihunter7]

This is so damn sick. From the first time I heard this song I was in love this funky bass. Nothing makes a song amazing quite like funky bass

[@jesusa_ikher]

You. A. Freaking. God. I just searched if it was humanely possible do justice to this masterpiece and you did, amazing.

[@Rocknweb]

Great Great Great !!!! All is perfect, sound, accent, articulation, you prove that a human can play perfectly this computer riff...

[@pedrogoyamusic]

This is a hell of a bassline. Greg Philinganes did wicked phrases in this piece. You nailed it except in that super fast part (bridge). Im talking about minor details, you didnt't failed whatsover! I enjoyed this video from the very first second!

[@victorrubahimbya1124]

You my friend have the hidden talent of an inventor.....I saw your tutorial video ....you have mastered the art ..you are art itself

[@cesarscheck1]

Awesome man! I wiil try to perform it as well. This is one of favorite MJ's grooves!!!

[@alantooma]

Great job man. Ive always loved this song. So great. Awesome bass.

[@vuexiong1625]

Michael demands the best, and you are the best.

[@CocosBassment]

Tutorial Video here How to Play Speed Demon by MJ - Slap Bass Tutorial (Crazy Double Thumping)

[@geraldjohnson3216]

CocosBassment u are the shit man.brooklyn.ny 4eva

[@CocosBassment]

Ha ha Cheers G, Appreciate the shout out man. Brooklyn NY one of my fav places is the world.

[@Fexart]

There's no tutorial to save me this is fucked up hahaha

[@willardcolclough338]

Great job sounds good mj would be proud !!

[@iamgribs]

Absolutely crazy playing! Amazing work

[@victorrodriguez-di8cq]

you are so good! this is the best version i've seen

[@CocosBassment]

Tutorial Video on Its way Guys!

[@FemisMusic]

Will be practicing.

[@playcajon]

Coco, You are a god of bass! :) - Paul.

[@sebastianrawk]

wicked !!! I believe all the bass tracks were done with a keyboard or some kind of bass patch through an electronic kit on the actual album. great job man. !!

[@Eva.WuzCat]

Don’t understand those who gave thumbs down....

[@44r0n-xxx8]

1:52 ufffffff very good

[@konoha7658]

this is insane

[@Notevenused]

As always love your vids, their always produced in a way that one can learn very advanced grooves in a very comprehensive way.

[@MrHazzamacca]

Great playing man! Really enjoyed this one

[@MarkBullBassG3]

Tight! Can't believe how quick some of those parts are

[@vad-3110]

I knew this was recorded on synth all those years ago but…hearing it on actual bass…whew!!💯🔥🔥🔥

[@jozinek876]

When Seinfeld and Michael Jackson procreate

[@Existensmaximum]

Insane. So damn impressive, I love it!

[@HarrisRobotis]

could watch this all day!

[@angelgf423]

My utmost respect for you kind sir! Very well executed, i'm impressed.

[@Aesura]

wow.. I am speechless!

[@geraldjohnson3216]

I always wanted to know how they played that song.thats a song I got in my car and turn up the highway with.im a micheal jackson fan so bad I teach my son how to dance like him.thats my favorite entertainer in the whole wide word.i miss that dude dearly

[@CocosBassment]

The One and only, That was one of my first albums i ever owned and its an incredible album even to this day. Another Part of me is a tune I need to record as well one of my favs on that album.

[@ArtbyAtlas]

Monster Bassline!

[@Pirola07]

*Davie504 Wants to know your location*

[@SlickGFresh]

This is amazing! Michael Jackson

[@franklee3800]

Just blew my mind

[@leofreire4208]

FANTASTIC

[@harryathanasiadis]

This is amazing I love speed demon

[@CicoinTokyo777]

Soooo coool!great job..love ya MJ

[@lokiscarborough]

Slayed this!! Great work!!!

[@andresvillacis849]

Great Cover..... Amazing

[@SgtM0le]

Though to myself "Yeah, nice easy slap bass line", then it rolls up to 0:54 and I thought "I'm gonna need more hands to do that"

[@samuelmathew3179]

The way his fingers on both hands are moving. My fingers won't be that flexible even if I break my finger's bones 😂

[@dimitrierobert5280]

You sure a god 🙌🏾😭🎸

[@CocosBassment]

Dimitrie Robert 😝😂🤣😂🤣😂

[@MrDeadhead83]

Those runs on the chours are insane

[@edwardburns7770]

Amazing playing dude!

[@CocosBassment]

Edward Burns thanks dude 👊

[@imfeelinggoodnl]

So so so so nice! Love it

[@TJ-rw7jn]

Highly Impressive skillsThere DUDE!!!

[@CocosBassment]

Tutorial is up now for all of you. You can find it in the description box of this video.

[@DT-zf3jo]

That’s amazing!!!

[@gabe_s_videos]

Wow, I forgot how in sane this riff was until it got the chorus.

[@CocosBassment]

Just to also let you guys know that i have a lesson on Double Thumping (Marcus miller Style) Be sure to check that out. : )

[@briefi76]

I would like to see tutorials about technique and about songs in the way you did it for speed demon! Thanks a lot!

[@mrdudeski7]

rusty attempt? im a bass guitarist and even to me this is effing magic. my eyes couldnt keep up

[@scottlindrum8909]

I have allways try to breakdown complicated bass riffs into elements, master one at a time, and connect togeather. Don't be intimidated by the whole thing, master techniques and control your fear. Anything is possible. How do you eat a elephant, ... one bite at a time.

[@aboutdrums]

Funky and brilliant ! Thank you so much!

[@marcusspokes7499]

You..... Un real! I'm laughing watching this you are incredible! Thanks

[@CocosBassment]

I will Have a Tutorial Video uploaded next week for Speed Demon. Stay Tuned. I would also liked to know what you would like to see in future video/Transcriptions? Kinda stuck on what to do next.

[@VeryStrangeweather]

Dude thank you so much for the transcriptions and taking the initiative to put the lessons online for free !! Subbed and like because of epicness !! Really was looking everywhere for a good lesson on this !!

[@CocosBassment]

Thanks guys will maybe start getting something together for it. Remember you can download the Tabs from my site. Link is in the description.

[@fabricioandrade1554]

Great job man! Awesome!

[@CocosBassment]

Thanks Bro, appreciate the comment. This is an old video, feel like I've developed so much since this video was recorded. Such a killer bass line tho. Anyways thanks again for the comment, appreciated

[@alejandrodiazolivares5014]

Fuck yeah!! What a great lines man!!

[@Ian-zx4bm]

Very good effort! Don't think MJ ever performed this song live..?

[@brodylanetx]

That shit is crazy someone came up with that bass line 😯

[@danielizany8700]

This is just amazing 😊😍

[@Seafoxgirl]

OMG I LOVE ITTTTTT 😍😍😍

[@erenyeeagah204]

amazing cover!

[@trentonclay1043]

This so fucking funky

[@nomanshigh3058]

This will now be the annoying question I ask EVERY bass player. Can you even Speed Demon bro?

[@JamesEdwardsMarche110880]

Hey Colin! AWESOME playing...I've watched several of your videos and you've lit a fire in my belly! How does a complete beginner who is completely obsessed with all things bass start his journey?? Feeling a bit overwhelmed by the range of choices in bass, equipment etc. Thanks for the inspiration!

[@Melontothejelly]

Nice man

[@victoralmeida1758]

Insane

[@pricean]

Improved the song x10

[@TheChamp2k07]

Today is 10th Anniversary of this video, also my mom's 55th Birthday.

[@CocosBassment]

Thanks for this comment, made my day

[@ShuXamR]

im learning the bass and omg, that hurt fingers, that man must have rock fingers

[@hihunter7]

You're f*ckin amazing, wow

[@hii5083]

Amazing

[@angelafox4244]

Respect

[@Zkka]

Amazing !

[@ARKK777]

SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO COOOOOOOOOOOL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@bobhipjazzhopdantas4624]

Congratulations amazing very dificult BobHipJazzHopTrumpet

[@ibrahimaniang6383]

love it

[@skyenorwood3120]

I always wondered how they did the fast baseline in this song