Rio Bass Cover HD

[@billbarton63]

That smile at the end of that awesome fill at 4:00 says it all. Such great playing!

[@TJH3113]

I'll have to edit that out... haha. Thanks so much.

[@joojersson]

Indeed! And please, don't edit that out!! It really made me smile seeing that moment! Great job!!

[@chriswalters9819]

Absolutely! Those victories!

[@ET_Don]

@@TJH3113 I wouldn't edit it out. If I could pull that off I'd be smiling too.

[@Hettmar]

Fantastic, gotta love those John Taylor ghost notes. Absolutely nailed it! Also I love how you left that awesome fill right before the final chorus, nice callback!

[@TJH3113]

Thanks a ton!

[@MattSofianosGuitar]

Yup - I’ve got to learn that fill.

[@modsskinssoulies2655]

The reaction is just as good after executing it, as if he's acknowledging the crowds reaction.. 😂

[@travismatern6359]

4:00 marker---NAILED IT. Mr. Taylor always stood out to me as a creative bass player.

[@TJH3113]

Thanks!

[@robbiestanley1958]

Flawless and 4:00 blew my mind! Excellent 👍🏻👍🏻

[@StormwatchGR]

And with a "I nailed it" smile :-) Brilliant!

[@TJH3113]

Haha... thanks.

[@TJH3113]

That was my "Great, I might not have to play the song over again." smile.

[@inkivamp]

I had to rewind and listen to that part 3 times it was so cool! 🤯😎

[@patronus1776]

@@inkivamp same here! Outstanding. So fun to watch someone who knows what he's doing. Excellent.

[@timtunes42]

Brilliant, John Taylors bass riffs were a great diversion at that period as I was going through my Geddy Lee obsession

[@TJH3113]

Thanks. Same.

[@timtunes42]

@@TJH3113 your wee addition at 4mins completely messed my head, thanks lolol

[@KestyJoe]

Whew - I’m out of breath just listening to this. Great time-keeping!

[@TJH3113]

Glad you enjoy it! Thanks!

[@neilterry1726]

I've seen many versions now, you're the only one that plays the fill. Amazing.

[@TJH3113]

That was an ad-lib. Thanks.

[@deadwoodribbit]

Boss level cover. John Taylor is a monster on bass, this doggone thing is like a cardio workout. Great job.

[@TJH3113]

Thank you very much!

[@DC-js4gk]

Monster alright, Glass Spider Tour in '87 supporting Bowie JT blew everyone away, not just with his unblvbl playing, but also with sheer volume. And it hit you not in your ears but in your gut, your whole being. Wld have loved to have seen that band he was in with Robert Palmer

[@jackspickphone6656]

I've always thought John Taylor was a really good bassist. This sounds great, hearing you play his stuff. Thanks for this.

[@TJH3113]

Me too! Thanks a lot.

[@longboardspeeder]

This has given me a new found respect for Duran Duran

[@TJH3113]

That's great to hear.

[@mattturner8488]

All us other bass players are not worthy. One day hope to be that bad ass. Great cover!

[@TJH3113]

Oh please... thanks!

[@scotthannigan3569]

I love John Taylors bass playing, always have. he’s a funny guy. I watched a whole documentary on his rig and gear..and listening to him is hilarious.. he talks like he knows nothing about bass... or music. LOL. Prodded endlessly for detail. He’s all. “ i have this one.. and sometimes i play the blue one.. i like that one”

[@TJH3113]

Me too. I'll have to check that out. Sounds like he doesn't take himself too seriously.

[@levilee207]

I think being able to take the piss out of yourself is an important part of being a musician. Never forget when you had just started playing. Everyone sucked at one point

[@bruschmidt9943]

You Sir are a BOSS. If I only had 1/10th of your skills... amazing!!!

[@TJH3113]

Thanks so much Bro. I'm sure that you already possess far more than 1/10 of my skills.

[@TheFratHouse69]

Always thought this was one of John’s most brilliant bass lines he ever wrote. Once again you delivered the goods Troy!!

[@TJH3113]

Definitely. Although, I learned "Last Chance on the Stairway" when I first got the bass (I'd never actually heard it before it was suggested to me) and the bass line has some startling similarities to Rio. Thanks once again to you.

[@KoreyAusTex]

This is one brilliant bass line period.

[@markwlv]

That lick backing up the sax at 3:18 - damn.

[@TJH3113]

Right?

[@NSP70]

4 min in. My God. This is the jam! So good!!!!

[@TJH3113]

Thanks!

[@derstuka96]

This entire album has exceptional bass lines!!

[@TJH3113]

Definitely! I did a couple of others off of this album as well.

[@derstuka96]

Nice! You did a great job! I saw them in August ‘16 and they still put on a good show. I wish their guitarist, Andy Taylor played with them then.

[@Shelsight]

@@TJH3113 New Religion from the Rio album is still one of my favourite DD songs in general, but esp for John Taylor's bass

[@Vortigan07]

It's 6 AM, I'm alone in my bedroom on a Sunday morning...I almost stood up and applauded at the end of that!!! Just brilliant!

[@TJH3113]

Almost? Thanks.

[@calebmacgray4588]

best bass channel on youtube for my entire life

[@TJH3113]

Aw-shucks... Thanks Caleb.

[@bobt5778]

John Taylor has a tutorial video on this song published 2 months after yours and he plays the verse riff as he put it "without and with syncopation" to show the impact to the song - really neat! After watching his version followed by yours, I am doubly impressed with your playing.

[@TJH3113]

I've seen that and thought it was great. He's got a down to earth way of explaining things that I liked a lot. Yeah, the ghost-notes make the song. Thanks, Bob!

[@Alberts_Stuff]

I don't think I'll ever get bored of this, ever 👌🏼👍🏼👍🏼

[@TJH3113]

Give it time.

[@lindaeisen6792]

TJH3113 One of the best bass player on youtube

[@TJH3113]

Aw, you are too kind.

[@rinsung7519]

3:59 masterful ! this and sledgehammer are top tier, you sir are an inspiration!

[@TJH3113]

Haha... thanks a lot.

[@rinsung7519]

@@TJH3113 any way to make a request?

[@kensteckelberg7013]

Really dig the extra “flair” at 3:18 and the cool lick at 4:00. Awesome job Troy! 👍

[@TJH3113]

Thanks for paying attention1

[@miguelmf]

4:03 that look on your face says EVERYTHING! :D

[@TJH3113]

Haha... thank you, Alexandre.

[@stephenconlan7261]

Wow. Trip down memory lane. JT was underrated and undervalued.

[@TJH3113]

Definitely!!!

[@wolf762x51]

I need to add that riff too. It sounds great

[@TJH3113]

It might get you some dirty looks thrown your way. Thanks.

[@mateorincon3448]

Wow, just like the old one but with better quality. Amazing performance and precision as always! That fill is the definition of life!

[@TJH3113]

Thanks a lot! I appreciate the kind words.

[@workthenplay]

Man, your syncopation is so crisp and flavorful. I'm inspired.

[@luvbasses5487]

Perfect note syncopation my friend. Loved it! Fun fun fun song to hear and play along to. That bass is freakin KILLER too.

[@TJH3113]

Thanks! It's a tough one for sure.

[@lucyhinds8102]

That fill at 3:17 is truly beautiful! Keep it up, Troy!

[@TJH3113]

Thanks a lot! I'll try!

[@Tracer9GTRider8]

This is fantastic! Great work! I think JT was only 17 when he recorded this bass line. There's an isolated bass track of him on KZbin somewhere and you're right that he's underrated. But dude you nail this one! As an aside, I'm selling my bass and amp and getting a kazoo.....

[@TJH3113]

Thanks a lot. I'm glad you liked it. Amazing! Haha... don't to that! Buy a banjo!

[@Tracer9GTRider8]

@@TJH3113 Wouldn't banjo be harder than bass?!? 😲

[@TJH3113]

@@Tracer9GTRider8, maybe, but it would definitely sound worse than a kazoo!

[@Tracer9GTRider8]

@@TJH3113 😆

[@scott_sauce]

17 when he recorded this? A year before duran duran was formed? Naw, this song was recorded in early 1982, john was born mid 1960

[@andylindemann4356]

So glad to see this finally released! I was so excited when I saw it originally posted the other day and instantly disappointed upon seeing it blocked by YT. I bought myself Duran Duran's Greatest Hits after your last Duran Duran cover because it brought back so many memories of being a kid. Amazing playing as always Troy! And a tutorial at the end to boot! Nice!

[@TJH3113]

I'm very glad you enjoyed it!

[@crashkamio5819]

I always forget how busy this song is, damn! All those ghost notes sounds tiring. Fantastic as always, cool to see this one re done. Still love that bass fill you throw in. Makes my jaw drop every time. I'm gonna have to learn that. Love the Aria bass too, very smooth sounding.

[@TJH3113]

Tell me about it. Thanks a lot.

[@Leo-lr4eq]

Amazing

[@TJH3113]

Thanks

[@freeschaeffercox1640]

That fill you add ed should've been in the song 🤯 Everytime I listen to it I'm expecting it now lol. You're my idol man. Thanks for getting into bass again

[@TJH3113]

I appreciate that!

[@hushpuppykl]

You nailed it. Love the feel and tone. Your staccato feel with the ghost notes are wonderful. 👍👍

[@TJH3113]

Thank you kindly!

[@twentyrothmans7308]

I can still remember this song going through my head when I bought my first yacht (1995) and we were on a broad reach. We were flying, my girlfriend's hair was all over the place and to be honest I had no control over the boat. Fast forward to 2004, different girlfriend, different yacht, same phenomenon. Shorter hair though. The rhythm follows what it's like on a yacht. Frenetic, then a moment when you can just dig it. Thank you for taking me 25/16 years back in time, and as always, I love the way you play.

[@TJH3113]

"The rhythm follows what it's like on a yacht. Frenetic, then a moment when you can just dig it." I wonder if someone involved in the production of the video made that connection. Thanks for watching and taking the time to leave such an interesting comment. Thanks for the kind words as well.

[@twentyrothmans7308]

​@@TJH3113 As I understand it from a Duran Duran documentary. they had a very interesting trip out there. Simon LeBon is a highly accomplished yachtsman. Thanks for all your work, I look forward to each one.

[@AnAdorableWombat]

This popped up on my recommendations so of course I'm going to watch it!!!

[@TJH3113]

Awesome! Let me know what you thought of it. Take care Vida.

[@jeffharder8706]

Bass players that play without picks are on a whole other level. The few songs I know on bass I try to play without a pick and it’s a hot mess. 😂. Awesome cover mate. JT would be proud!

[@TJH3113]

It's funny, but a few of my favorite players were pick players. If I could play with a pick, I definitely would. I guess it's just human nature to want what we don't have. Thanks a lot!

[@henrikcarmel1]

So many years after I am still impressed by the young Taylor - thank you for this fantastic lesson

[@TJH3113]

Yeah, he was really something else, wasn't he... still is!

[@Charlie1997-]

I must’ve listened to this on loop at least 50 times these past 2 days. Incredible. Thank you sir!

[@TJH3113]

Awesome! Thanks!

[@JReed7560]

Don't much care for Duran Duran, but I do like this song. Underrated bassist. Enjoyed the cover as well. Thank you for sharing.

[@TJH3113]

Thanks for checking it out and for taking the time to comment.

[@aarongoff1111]

Nasty little fill at minute 4:00. Mr. Taylor would've been impressed! At least I was! 💗🎵🎶🎸

[@TJH3113]

Thanks a lot!

[@kevintrantham7945]

John is a beast. Wonderful cover as always.

[@TJH3113]

Truth! Thank you Kevin.

[@fj75]

I hope band vocalist appreciate their bassist. This is absolutely not easy.... as usual respect.

[@TJH3113]

Me too. Thanks.

[@TompComp]

Thank you for the off-speed tutorial at the end ❤

[@TJH3113]

Any time!

[@craigparse1439]

Another AMAZING performance!

[@TJH3113]

Thank you kindly.

[@JustPlayingBass]

Getting that bass and not playing this bass line just can't be done. Top stuff Troy. Sounds great.

[@TJH3113]

So, you understand then? Thanks.

[@JustPlayingBass]

@@TJH3113 totally understand😉

[@scott_sauce]

Yes... whatever that was at 4.00 minutes... just wow! And that smile on your face after you hit that lick, awesome. Thanks for the how to at the end.

[@TJH3113]

Thanks, I'm glad you liked it.

[@monkyman404]

This is normally the last song they played live (May still be playing, haven't seen em in years). Can you imagine playing an hour and a 1/2 THEN having to play more 'ghost' notes in one song than you played real notes in every song up till then. I wish you and KZbin had been around in the 80's when I thought learning to play this stuff was impossible. A guy came over in the late 80's and showed me Red Barchetta one day and I was AMAZED I COULD PLAY IT. If you had been around I would be 1000x the bassist I am.

[@TJH3113]

Right? I can barely play this song twice in a row. You don't need anyone to make you a better player. It's all inside of you.

[@remyr5749]

I've heard this song hundreds of times but never heard how awesome that run is at 3:59. Impressive writing by JT and also you nailing it here!

[@TJH3113]

Actually, that's a rare ad-lib by me. I think I wrote about it in the area beneath the video. Sorry for any confusion it may have caused. Thanks and take care!

[@paulhickman8787]

I liked the tutorial bit at the end so we can all have a go at what you did! Thank you 😁

[@TJH3113]

I'm glad to hear that. Thanks Paul.

[@Mayville2112]

Outrageous cover of a sick bass line

[@TJH3113]

Thanks!

[@pensnut08]

Damn!! That's a workout and a half... Just watching. Amazing job!! As always.

[@TJH3113]

Thanks a lot.

[@crollo22]

you nailed the rubbery bounce of that bass line. Really great!

[@TJH3113]

I'm glad you liked it. Thanks!

[@Diozoso]

Magnificent!! I was already smiling and grooving and then at 4:00 I literally let out a "whoaaa" - thanks for posting!!

[@TJH3113]

Thank you. Glad you enjoyed it!

[@kevinknight5166]

Fantastic video. I love how you went over that insane fill at the end and broke it down

[@TJH3113]

Thanks Kevin.

[@MatthewClise]

One of the coolest, if not the coolest, bass part to emerge from 80s pop. Excellent cover.

[@TJH3113]

You might be right about that! Thanks!

[@stratboy1000]

Much to my band's amazement, I have nailed this song...but I cannot nail your riff leading into the last chorus! Thanks for the inspiration to go after this one.

[@TJH3113]

Rock on!

[@Kopfjaeger39]

Amazing!!

[@TJH3113]

Thanks!!

[@ldmb1966]

You've been my guide for learning a lot of Rush songs in the past few years. I just love the way you approach the instrument. And people saying you're "unanimated" is ludicrous, it's so apparent how much you feel the music and how that translates to your playing. Awesome stuff!

[@TJH3113]

That's great to hear! Thanks so much for watching and taking the time to leave such a nice comment. Take care!

[@JAAB9296]

Very WELL done dude. Rio HAS to be one of those songs that has the greatest bassline ever. At least in the top 5 for sure.

[@TJH3113]

Thank you! No doubt!

[@TheStuport]

FINALLY.....All Is Well Now......Thank You Troy for my early present!! Cheers From Ohio

[@TJH3113]

Awesome! I'm glad you liked it.

[@markmilliron6811]

I'll never hear this tune the same way ever again! Just fantastic!

[@TJH3113]

Is that a good thing? Haha. Thank you.

[@PaulRacko2]

Always loved the bass line from this song, but especially appreciate your improv at 3:58! 👌

[@TJH3113]

Me too! Thanks a lot!

[@sacrimony8799]

This is played absolutely flawless

[@TJH3113]

Thanks!

[@mountain_del1863]

Preposterously brilliant 👏👌👍

[@TJH3113]

Thank you so much 😀

[@digitalman2112]

Wow, never realized how involved that song was. Enjoyed that.

[@TJH3113]

Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment.

[@jwf155]

Perfection !!!!

[@TJH3113]

Thank you!!

[@dave3124]

WOW !!! Brilliant man. I only discovered your KZbin channel a few weeks back but am very quickly becoming a massive fan, I'm 53 & bought my first bass in 1981, Unfortunately laziness has hindered me terribly, But let me tell you mate, you have inspired me to pick up this beautiful instrument & take it more seriously, great job

[@TJH3113]

Welcome aboard! Awesome, that's great to hear. I hope you derive as much satisfaction from playing as I have/do. Thanks Dave!

[@KoreyAusTex]

Ghost notes and all!!! Awesome!

[@TJH3113]

The ghost notes make the bass-line! Thanks.

[@Sam-dg2op]

Again, you crushed it Troy, thank you sir.

[@TJH3113]

Thank you very much.

[@erasmobanda3136]

RESPECT SIR...BRAVO!!!!! YOU REALLY DROVE that song,

[@TJH3113]

Thank so much Erasmo!

[@kevincrago3588]

Man that was just crazy awesome. I can’t get enough of this video. Thanks for sharing.

[@TJH3113]

Thanks so much for watching and taking the time to comment!

[@giovanniscardetta333]

2012 and 2020: still perfect,Hands down. Wherever you head move.. Only applause!

[@TJH3113]

Haha... Thank you!

[@raonimm]

FANTASTIC!! YOU NAILED IT!!

[@TJH3113]

Wow, thanks!

[@bairofthenorthwoods]

Love the ghost notes

[@TJH3113]

Thanks Tom.

[@teresita.lozada]

My favorite Duran2 bass line.

[@TJH3113]

Cool!

[@AndyBigDaddyWilkinson]

oh man....MTV ,,when MTV played music.......Love this song.....Always loved the bass track....and you killed it......Nailed it....right on bro

[@TJH3113]

Right? Thanks.

[@georgebowling842]

That fill at 4:00 🙂 excellent job. I'm learning this one (those ghost notes 🙄). Your videos really help me with technique, finger placement and syncopation. Thanks for posting 👍

[@TJH3113]

Thank you and I feel your pain. Take care!

[@leslieschlenoff8969]

You are absolutely amazing!

[@TJH3113]

You are too kind. Thank you.

[@pattyb12182]

That was amazing! I was a Duran Duran fan back in the day...

[@TJH3113]

Thank you.

[@pattyb12182]

You're welcome!

[@ricardorottweiler]

Realmente extraordinario!! Excelente sonido, tiempo, técnica y lo mejor la gran interpretación, Taylor debe estar orgulloso! Saludos desde Chile.

[@TJH3113]

Muchas gracias por las amables palabras.

[@mikevonhohenstein5587]

Fantastic cover and a song I aspire to be able to play one day. John Taylor’s bass work is just awesome. As you said, too often under rated.

[@TJH3113]

Thanks. You can do it! I agree!

[@ricardojmestre]

Brilliant brilliant playing and tone. ❤️

[@TJH3113]

Thank you.

[@P0RTAL_DARKO]

WOOW!! This was sooo awesome watching!! One of my favorite bass lines.

[@TJH3113]

I'm glad you liked it! Thanks.

[@P0RTAL_DARKO]

@@TJH3113 One last thing... Is this a difficult bass line to learn ? How long did it take you to learn it?

[@Ocelot2000]

Brilliant!!!

[@TJH3113]

Thank you!!!

[@CrazedArmadill0]

The bass is really the would of this song. You killed it!

[@TJH3113]

It is, isn't it? Thanks!

[@hillelhalevi]

Wow! That was amazing.

[@TJH3113]

Glad you liked it! Thanks!

[@joaopacheco3690]

Absolutly brilliant!

[@TJH3113]

Thank you Joao!

[@fuzzdrummer311]

Owwwwwwwwwwwww 4:00, FIRE dude! Fantastic work!

[@TJH3113]

Thanks a lot!

[@jato72]

I am back after a hiatus. I really enjoyed your Rush covers many years ago! Good to hear some of my childhood songs during the lock down. Thank you!

[@TJH3113]

Welcome back!

[@ericwWu]

When I finished viewing this for the first time, I realized I'd missed the fill you were tutoring. Hearing it again (it's at 4:00, for those like me) and watching your reaction afterwards, I could see just how proud you are for nailing it. Proud you should be. Fantastic work!

[@TJH3113]

Haha... it wasn't so much pride as it was being relieved that I only had a couple rounds of choruses left to play.

[@johnvrabec9747]

Your smile after is pure gold! There's nothing like the feeling you get when nailing a difficult section. Great job as always.

[@FunkadelicFlea]

Now this is a rocksteady bass cover! Great playing!

[@TJH3113]

Thanks a lot!

[@assasinscreedtt6900]

Fantastic playing.

[@TJH3113]

Many thanks!

[@BobbyGeneric145]

Insanely good

[@TJH3113]

Thanks!

[@simonschmitz6719]

damn those ghostnotes, i love them so much. you are hitting every single one of them so precisely. someone pointed out the fill at @4:00 is mindblowing and i agree. but can we please also talk about @3:16 and the nasty slides, f.e. @1:18 and emphasized @5:03? all of them caught me somewhat off-guard but they also felt so right a moment later. creating this little suprise moment followed by instant satisfaction, to me means that you added just the right amount of flavour to this while not overplaying. and that, folks, shows the real greatness of a bass player. from all your covers, i like this the most. you just nailed everything. thanks for all the great content.

[@TJH3113]

Thanks. For some reason, ghost notes came pretty naturally to me. I used to practice on my own A LOT and I'd use ghost notes just to keep time with myself and they became a regular part of my playing. The hard part came when I was asked not to play them, like during recordings. Actually, I looked at the slides you mentioned and I think that they were just the result of trying to get back up to the E (on the A string) and dragging my pinky along the way.

[@simonschmitz6719]

​@@TJH3113 yeah, most of the ghostnotes feeling so natural is why this song is so much fun to play imo. but i'm still somewhat struggling with the ones on the g-string and the one before the B in the Refrain. also my stamina in the right hand needs to get a little better. interesting you dind't even think about the slides. i was actually being sure that those were intended. nonetheless, i just love them.

[@alessandrogiorgio5583]

Fenomeno.Complimenti.👏👏👏👏.Perfetta

[@TJH3113]

Grazie mille Alessandro!