The GENIUS of Paramore's Bass Lines (10 iconic examples)

[@xurubinhosx]

ngl paramore is the reason why i switched the guitar for the bass. their basslines are so underrated man

[@MattHaleUK]

So true. That Last Hope bassline is fucking lush

[@Ryan_TheBold]

Joey Howard (current live bassist) is an absolute monster too. His work on Hayley’s solo stuff is INCREDIBLE! And for Ian, he’s a fellow Antigua lover as well.

[@devinebass]

🔥🔥🔥

[@blake3001]

Isn’t Paramore basically just Hayley’s solo stuff nowadays

[@BG12sofia]

@@blake3001 listen to her actual solo albums and see the difference

[@BG12sofia]

@@devinebass you guys should make an episode on Petals For Armor, IMO

[@Ssstonemilker]

@@blake3001 awww why so bitter? U still saying sh!t like that on 2024? 😅

[@mameng666]

paramore is just a whole complete band, everything is well thought of, arranged, and produced. i can't believe there use to be so many people thought it was a solo project for hayley.

[@KBRoller]

Ironically, Hayley's actual solo project, Petals For Armor, sounds way different. It's not quite for me. And I do feel like her vocals on This Is Why (the entire album) have influence from the way she sang on Petals for Armor.

[@mameng666]

@@KBRoller hmmm i have never heard of that, maybe i should give it a try?

[@RodNtz]

Hayley's vocals are amazing, the guitar lines are so unique, now I can see the bass is so great... no wonder they are so complete

[@megan-mr9vk]

if you looked at their original contract, they only signed hayley. the label only cared about her. the fact that the fans couldn’t see past it is disappointing.

[@KBRoller]

@@mameng666 More music options are always a good thing! Maybe you'll like it better than I did 🙂

[@Fuffuloo]

I CAN’T BELIEVE you touched on Ain’t It Fun and you didn’t mention the SLAPPED OUTRO!!!

[@JVR10893]

Yeah that slap outro is probably the most iconic bass moment in the band’s entire discography

[@CourtTV.]

what. WHAT!

[@ardakeremoglu1]

Yeah same here man, I immidiately ran to the comments lol.

[@Hillelfraenkel]

I've been waiting for this video this entire life. I love Paramore, and I always admired their bass playing.

[@devinebass]

🧡🧡🧡

[@robjgolde3221]

There’s a bass fill in the last chorus of Still Into You that gives it so much movement. It’s descending the scale following Hayley’s vocal melody when she sings “yeah, after all this time…” and the way it locks in with Ilan Rubin’s drumming is so good. I urge anyone to go look up full-band backing tracks to their albums (no vocals). Especially Self-Titled and After Laughter. There’s a lot of really great, sophisticated stuff happening behind Hayley’s (obviously really great) vocal tracks.

[@goncalomarques2711]

That fill is simply awesome

[@sheikgozum]

One of my favorites. It fits perfectly with the build up for the ending. Just brilliant!

[@nicorepetto5781]

Would love to see a video like this for Queens of the Stone Age. Michael Schumann is one of the absolute best rock bassists alive. Like seriously hes incredible. The bassline for "I appear missing" is a masterpiece. There's also loads of grealty underappreciated basslines early in their discography, such as; Mexicola, Give the Mule what he wants, and in the Fade. QOTSA is generally considered a guitar band but they have had some incredible basslines

[@andrewpappas9311]

Yeah, he's awesome

[@Neodude991]

Un-Reborn Again, Evil As Landed, Fairweather Friends... all great lines..

[@BYLRPhil]

Seconded

[@cover-me]

Absolute genius! The TWO note bass line in Time and Place shows that reall well. All you need is a good rhythm.

[@robgutkowski7141]

Nick Oliveri’s bass line on “Better Living through Chemistry “ off of Rated R by QOTSA is a real groove

[@supermario2100]

Paramore's actually had 5 bass players record on their albums across all 6. Lucio Rubino played all but one song on their debut, Brian Weaver played on Riot, Jeremy Davis played on BNE and S/T, and then JMJ and Brian Robert Jones.

[@androidisaloser]

I was fortunate enough to be in the room for some of the After Laughter sessions, and the Caught In The Middle bassline is one that sticks in my head to this day! The energy in the room while JMJ was playing that one was infectious!

[@renesanchez3072]

I loved the video! One of my fave bass parts from Paramore that wasn't covered is from the song "Fake Happy" off of After Laughter. The bass during the verses is absolutely GROOVIN and the slides are so sweet.

[@andrewpappas9311]

Paramore has so many fun riffs to play on both guitar and bass, Jeremy and Josh Farro/Taylor York work so well together but I do agree with Sharon in that Misery Business, CrushCrushCrush and That's What You Get should've been included, those ones are awesome and for another band I honestly think it could be cool to see one on The Hollies. Eric Haydock (One of the first guys to use a Fender Bass VI) and Bernie Calvert all absolutely kill it

[@gonzalomarsilli5741]

paramore drum and bass section is insane, as a bassist that is not into their music because of their style but of their quality

[@RyRyTheBassGuy]

Jeremy's playing on Proof is great. A lot of great small fills throughout, but the two he plays during the break always make me smile.

[@andlowrider]

I've been a massive Paramore fan for years now, but I gotta admit I haven't really stopped to appreciate the amazing bass part they have. Thanks for that!

[@devinebass]

No problem, glad you enjoyed this one!!

[@RobertAcurso]

World needs more of this energy. Thanks, SBL team!

[@devinebass]

Cheers!!

[@robjgolde3221]

Also I second what other commenters have said: Coheed & Cambria and Rancid need features on this channel, as well as Matt Rubano (formerly of Taking Back Sunday). That dude’s resumé is stacked.

[@tbiramadhan]

Matt Rubano's work on Angels & Airwaves were great! Great addition to AVA

[@hardcore302]

This. And fat mike of nofx.

[@GonkHWWC]

Never expected to get this on the channel! Super happy about it! So many fun bass lines!

[@devinebass]

🧡🧡🧡

[@Matheus.t.e]

The work and care you guys put in this channel is so nice, just downloaded the tabs, and it's all so well made, the videos etc. Thanks and congrats!

[@robertatwork]

Novice bass player here. Never heard of this band before. Just went and bought/downloaded a bunch of these for Rocksmith 2014! Thanks for the exposure to some good music that looks fun to play!

[@patricklosiniecki8503]

Issues and Sky Acord always have my heart for basslines.

[@devinebass]

🧡🧡🧡

[@MrMarcJackson]

You've been overlooking Coheed and Cambria for far too long.

[@grassfedzeus]

You took the words right out of my mouth! 🤘🏾

[@StoneHands25]

I agree! The bass on the suffering is amazing, I remember My friend and I as kids would sit there waiting for the slow dial up to load, we would sit there while it buffered forever, just to hear that song lol

[@natemartin6321]

I agree!

[@craigsmith471]

Agreed!

[@bluedyeno1]

10,000 percent

[@pippin45]

As soon as I saw this video’s, “Ain’t It Fun” was my called shot. That line absolutely rips.

[@celloestevam]

Shout out for the video production, the timing, transitions and audio quality are fenomenal. Definetely I’ll subscribe

[@spiders267]

I would love to see you break down Paramore songs even more in depth! Like full songs!

[@sundaybrunch7097]

Yes, please.

[@MikeGuerr]

I’ve got a few suggestions for you… Graham Maby: the album Look Sharp by Joe Jackson has had a prominent position in my playlist for 45 years primarily due to the phenomenal bass lines of Graham Maby. Paul Denman: the entire Sade catalog is loaded with beautifully crafted bass lines created by Paul Denman. Ale Villareal: The Warning has become one of my favorite bands of recent years. Although she’s still a teenager, she has created so many great bass lines in their last 3 albums, and I can’t wait to hear what the future holds.

[@markjames8664]

Graham and Ale are my favorites for sure.

[@timhalligan7157]

Have a look at MISA from Band Maid. They are prolific, so there's plenty to choose from. She's able to switch from pick to slap seemlessly, and walks the fine line between busy and over-playing.

[@paulchristie8452]

Nikki Wire of Manic Street Preachers is an underrated bassist. The title track for Journal For Plague Lovers, 4st 7lb and Archives Of Pain are examples. Adam Clayton of U2 does a bass solo for Gloria

[@JeffTurnbull]

SBL makes me laugh out loud. Makes my day and helps me with my depression, ty

[@sephiroth7818]

@0:10 the dead stare is still bass face, Shar

[@jammybilly]

You guys are so fun to watch. Love these videos. Love hearing stuff I might not have heard or considered listening to. Starting on my SBL journey very soon (from zero)!

[@progpaule5123]

Besides these badass Paramore bass lines, there are two more things to love about the video: Ian's Serek bass is just gorgeous. 🤍 And the way Sharon's face melts when the bass sound of Cruel hits in. 🫠 Love you guys. 🧡

[@gohamm8629]

I feel like Clay Gober from Polyphia absolutely deserves a video. So good, so funky, so unique!

[@juanking]

Brian Weaver played all the bass on Riot! Jeremy was out of the band at that point.

[@Fejrus887]

+

[@aleksas.3143]

Correct!

[@seancjmatthews]

I was listening to paramore today while renovating and was writing down which songs to learn. Stopped for lunch and saw this video. perfect timing!

[@devinebass]

👍👍👍

[@the.bloodless.one1312]

I don’t understand how you guys haven’t done a Peter Hook episode yet?! If you’re branching out into more punk-y stuff too there NEEDS to be a Peter Hook episode!!!

[@JeffTurnbull]

Actually, I love all you guys. You folks know your stuff, I am learning so much. I am freshly minted bass player, Back sliding guitar player,

[@stevemustard1889]

Very cool episode! Paramore is one of those bands I've known about but never paid much attention to but I'll definitely be putting them in rotation on Spotify

[@sickmusicman]

Yes, I was hoping you would do a Paramore video. Jeremy is a killer bass player and a big influence for me. I was very fortunate to support Paramore with my band in Dublin back in 2010 and watch Jeremy absolutely kill it from side stage. It must have been so hard to narrow down what songs to pick. All I Wanted is another great song, and 100% agree with Sharon, The Only Exception is the killer balled.

[@jonki1980]

The only exception to this video IS The only exception. I completely agree with Sharon, it such a great song and the bass line adds its magic

[@Lalairu]

That G&L bass is AMAZIING, love the L2000s. Thanks for this lesson! I've been playing guitar for years and I finally began my bassistic journey. I love Paramore so this video is perfect for me. Thanks!

[@devinebass]

Glad you enjoyed this one!

[@leftbas65]

Um, hell yeah to Misery Business. Also, I couldn't help noticing Sharon rocking that G&L L2500... sweeeeet.

[@luccas_bracco]

I would really love a video about the discography of the legendary band Serú Girán. Pedro Aznar is such a unique monster on the fretless bass.

[@alejandropizarro6027]

Please do Pedro Aznar

[@Lauren_182]

THANK YOU! i love paramore so much

[@devinebass]

Glad you enjoyed this one!!

[@SamMerrell1]

I think the bass on The Self Titled album is probably the best example what happens when you have a producer bring the very best out of a player, would love to hear a one of the lengthy podcast interviews with JMJ like you’ve done with Chris Chaney and Sean Hurley!

[@sidedishfriend]

This was a great episode, guys! I’ve been learning how to play bass and as a third song for me to learn there’s Brick by Boring Brick. Such a challenging song! But really fun to play.

[@kibbeystovall7546]

Lovin' Sharon's big G&L S2500! Nice to see G&L instruments appear in these videos!

[@devinebass]

Long overdue we admit!

[@valentinej2345]

Came here for the G&L love!

[@Cyedon]

Paramore's self titled album is my favorite album in the world. I absolutely love every track on it.

[@devinebass]

🔥🔥🔥

[@davieonyourtv703]

I've been waiting for something like this since forever!!!!

[@juliannewson3833]

Thanks guys! I'll have to listen to Paramore. I was aware of the name but never listened to their songs. I will now! KAINALU is a band who I've discovered recently and I absolutely love them!! The bass is sick and so prominent in all their songs. I'm pretty sure the bass player plays with a pick mostly which I am yet to tackle. Check out the albums "Lotus gate" and "Ginseng hourglass". Keep up the great work SBL. Cheers

[@justinwild6243]

I’m late to watching this video! Was on a school field trip in the woods with no internet-good times. I really enjoyed this video as I’ve been wanting to learn some Paramore bass lines. All good picks on the video. There is a fun slide in the song “Now” around 2:50 into the song. I’m not sure if there would be enough content for a video on utilizing bass for slides. Another fun example is in the DMB song “Busted Stuff” around 2:30. Finally, the bass line throughout the first half of Beyoncé’s “Partition” features great slides.

[@kneeyonce565]

I love that you finally covered Paramore! I’d love to see a video like this for Tori Amos, loved JMJs playing on Choirgirl Hotel & George Porter jrs playing on Under the Pink!

[@Hazboy-ri2qb]

That tone and lick from 'Fast In My Car' reminds me of 'Kate' by Ben Folds Five that floored me when I heard it. Love your content and how you present it! Bass on!!!

[@keelyrammage-scott910]

This is Why might be one of my favourite songs I've ever played on bass, and that album is my absolute favourite. The other basslines are bangers too

[@Mammoth919]

Thrice. Ed’s baselines are so good. Especially his tones on palms.

[@invisAG]

Awesome to see this! Paramore basslines are great and super underrated imo

[@devinebass]

Very much so!

[@louzander]

Sharon, PLEASE give more specifics on your sound on Ignorance; I know you said it's just a little drive but there's definitely more going on in your sound, between using a pick, which pickups you're using, type of strings, etc. That sound, especially when you were playing slowly, was SIIIICK.

[@MidwestMidnight]

It speaks volumes that the first two songs on this list are literally my two all-time favorite Paramore songs.

[@anklem]

Loved the video, but way too short! Love the yellow Casio G Shock watch btw Ian.

[@followillfan19]

Thank you guys so much for this video been a huge fan of Paramore for a while! Verse 2 of Careful has what I think is one of Jeremy’s coolest bass riffs ever but other than that this list was awesome!!!

[@robjgolde3221]

Yes!!! I was so bummed to not see that featured.

[@michaelanthony9068]

What a fun video ! I love you two together. Excellent video chemistry. And bass expertise !

[@edward-y9p]

when i was a kid i always hear Rupert Holm's Touch and Go, i really like it. now as an adult a appreciate more after being aware of its baseline.

[@corradosoprano78]

These two are very Entertaining. You have picked some very nice Basslines

[@brsnight]

I discovered Paramore last year (I know, haha) and was directly drawn to their music, especially the last album which is my favourite. One of the reasons (I have many) are the bass lines. The other ones are just so many that it would be too long to describe. Such an amazing, creative, different band and you can see how they are just maturing and going somewhere where nobody has been before (maybe that’s too much but I am happy to accept i went too big ;) Love them. Btw, great video you both, love your energy and passion for bass!

[@devinebass]

🧡🧡🧡

[@carverlabarberaofficial]

I’ll just say it, Self Titled was Jeremy’s record. You can tell in every single song on that record, Jeremy is just going for it.

[@pedrogbass]

you guys are so fun to watch!

[@devinebass]

Glad you're enjoying the videos!

[@trentonshuler2863]

"Journey". Ross Valory's bass playing on all the albums is amazing. And of course Randy Jackson played on an album as well.

[@melenzoferrer4786]

I loved playing the bass coz of Ain't It Fun. As someone nearing young adulthood (IDK if 21 is), but that song speaks to me a lot.

[@Camerz]

The reason why i decided to buy a bass in dec 2023 after thinking about it for 3 yrs prior was because i wanted to learn "last hope" by paramore, among other songs because i loved their basslines. I'm glad you made a video about their basslines! edit: the Bassline for still into you is the one i play basically every day to warm up my fingers, as it is a very fun and simple sounding bassline. it is one of my favourites

[@redrge]

🤓

[@nickadams3196]

!00% agree with Sharon on 'Only Exception". I remember hearing it for the first time and thinking it might be one of the best songs I've ever heard. Melodically it's one of the best for sure.

[@devinebass]

🧡🧡🧡

[@jasonwickware4127]

Loving that Serek! I have one and it's a dream to play and sounds killer. Cheers!

[@devinebass]

🧡🧡🧡

[@ronaldvandenbelt8383]

I just love Ian's bass face and moves. It's just like he stepped right out of Dr Teeth and the Electric Mayhem band 😅 Never stop doing that, it's the best

[@zcat1006]

Love this format. One request-your voices are louder than your bass parts.

[@edhauser6052]

id love for you to have an open stream and we the students can choose a song for you to learn during the live stream with us. Cause i have a feeling youve gone over the songs you choose to share with us as learning on the spot, and you arent going in blind.

[@BeyondRealityAI]

I would love to see a video like this for New Model Army. Four different bassists with there own unique style beginning with Stewart Morrow playing lead bass, followed by Moose Harris, Nelson and current Ceri Monger.

[@InFerrumVeritas]

You've done Cake once, but I'd love to see some more Cake coverage. I think their basslines are criminally underrated.

[@snake_plant]

I'd love to see a video on some of the female bassists and basslines from the 70s/80s post-punk/dance-punk eras who don't get much recognition. Jodie Taylor of Manicured Noise (real Gang of Four vibes), Jane Munro of The Au Pairs, Laura Kennedy of the Bush Tetras, Delta 5 with two bassists - Ros Allen and Bethan Peters etc.

[@BYLRPhil]

Nice to see a G&L making finally making appearance!

[@devinebass]

Yes indeed!

[@andrewpinner3181]

Thanks for a great video Shaz & lan - you lovely people !

[@devinebass]

🧡🧡🧡

[@ijustlovemetal]

The ending Bassline on Oh Star was 🔥🔥🔥

[@davemedley3224]

Great content as always. Reverb into distortion will be happening this evening 🤘

[@michaelhardie9193]

Sweet bass lines, was just listening to "Your Decision" by AiC. Mike's bass part along with Jerry and Will's vocals melt me

[@madammadix]

I need one of this episodes for Cake! Love their bass lines I feel are so fun.

[@pabloag5]

Brick By Boring Brick is fun to play, and Rose-Colored Boy has a synthy cool bassline too

[@devinebass]

😍😍😍

[@seansurdovel2148]

Yo was Sharon playing a Squier P on Hard Times and This is Why? So nice to see an accessibly priced bass on this channel when I've been spent years lusting after Scott and Ian's custom, luthier, and vintage collections, haha.

[@devinebass]

She was indeed!

[@simondonadel9870]

I was wondering whether you guys could do something on 70’s uk glam bands bass players/ songs? Some superb bass players such as Trevor Bolder ( Bowie) Dennis Dunnaway ( Alice Cooper) - check out the intro to gutter cat vs the jets,Jim Lea ( Slade) , Suzette Quatro just to name a few? Love your KZbin vids by the way!

[@mr0ash]

"That's what you get" is a simple but fun bass line, as well. Even beginners can play it Btw DEFTONES bass lines would be fun to see in this series!

[@jasminelrodriguez16]

I see Paramore appreciation...I click. Excited to watch this!!!

[@samuelarmitage6721]

Can we pleeeeaasssse get a chi cheng/deftones video? Love the content!

[@subsonicbass]

Sheesh, Shaz’s gold P-Bass with the gold pickguard and maple neck is 💰beautiful!!!

[@paramourcat]

yeah I mean Misery Business right. sure it's mostly the same as the guitar, but there are entire sections where the bass groove just carries on by itself and it's great fun to play. Huge guitar and bass unison parts are my absolute favorite to play, don't exclude anything just because it's a riff! Riffs are fun!

[@LiamEbert-it7no]

WE NEED A GRETA VAN FLEET BASS LINE VIDEO RIGHT NOW!!!! They have some awesome lines and Sam Kiszka is FREAKING WIZZARD!!

[@guitarlesson666]

Weirdly enough, when I learned Ignorance's bass parts I used to hammer on and pull of on the first and second strings in bass because on the tab I looked up all those years ago said that in that part. But I'd never had thought that it was with a slide instead of doing the whole chord on B minor

[@MaxWalker-c9x]

All we know is falling is so good. Also, there was anouther bass player for that album too named John hembree he filled in for Jeremy Davis during his departure for that album

[@sundaybrunch7097]

Still Into You is a masterpiece

[@sundaybrunch7097]

As well as The Only Exception.

[@dogdrovenorth]

Woah. JM-J baseline on Tori Amos' Cruel?! Amazing. I had no idea that was bass!

[@fabiantegtmeyer9186]

So after this brilliant performance from Paramore Stuff I really recommend all Songs from 2013 Arctic Monkeys AM Album.Especially Arabella and Knee Socks🍾

[@devinebass]

🔥🔥🔥

[@808.5__]

YOU MISSED PLAYING GOD!! But i loved all the songs u did cover omg as a bassist tyyy ❤

[@ashwashere708]

i would love to see you guys do dance gavin dance, spiritbox, or sleep token!

[@subsonicbass]

Instant like from me, Jeremy is a monster and made a whole decade of my life bop! Lived in a house with 7+ other dudes at one point, and being bachelors, none wanted to clean up. Blast Misery Business from the living room, before the end of the first song, we were all jamming and cleaning lol 😂

[@tedclaxton94]

Gotta give a shout out to the 2 bass parts in the verse of Running Out of Time! That's defintely one for a part 2