Tool- Fear Inoculum Bass Cover- HD

[@LeoBassCovers2]

Great job man. Always a pleasure to listen to an actual Wal bass! :)

[@TOOLbassplayer]

@LeoBassCovers2 - thank you, Leo! You did a great job on your cover and tab as well. It’s great to have others share their passion for Tool. Your bass sounds great even though it’s not a Wal it still has great mid range punch, crunch, and bottom end. 😊

[@Spaghettaboutit]

I JUST found out that you have "moved" channels. Glad you dropped a comment here!

[@ronniefelice2033]

Mind blown. Didn't realize that the intro was Justin just playing with the volume knob. Always an incredible job dude. You being able to imitate one of the best bass players of all time says a lot about your ability. Rock on

[@TOOLbassplayer]

@Ronnie F - Thank you 🙏🏻

[@ronniefelice2033]

@@TOOLbassplayer of course bro. I've been listening to you for over 10 years. I remember the first time I discovered your channel, I was obsessed lol. Watched like every video for a week straight. I don't play the bass but It's always been my favorite instrument.

[@shawnjohns5436]

Man I listened to your videos over a decade ago and they really helped my bass playing starting out! So glad we can all enjoy some more tool music!

[@TOOLbassplayer]

@Shawn Johns - thank you for sharing, Shawn. This is why I still do this. If I helped someone it is all worth it! #gratitude

[@CameronWinters]

He's back!

[@matteoziegler7632]

Damn its the guy from the avatar movie

[@InnovathrowerSauce]

Been a long time follower. Good to see you back again with new material!

[@TOOLbassplayer]

@Mike Saucier 🙏🏻

[@InnovathrowerSauce]

The dead pan look at the end is so badass

[@Guitarista78]

Welcome back!

[@nicolasderu4368]

So, to recap: -good to hear that badass Wal bass (say that fast 5 times) -good to know you're alive -good to hear some new Tool -great to enjoy it even more after watching your awesome work #LongLiveTheBass

[@TOOLbassplayer]

@Nicolas Deru - 🙏🏻

[@StrangerE0ns]

Has to be the most satisfying bass sound ever

[@MIXTAB1]

Awesome! Great job man... such a cool song and really fun to play... 7:36 is crazy! Lol when I was learning this song,and even still now when I play it, I’m holding on for dear life until Danny’s crashes come back in! Hahaha Really great cover, you’re the only cover so far that has nailed that final “crescendo chorus” at the end of the song. It’s great to see you back banging these covers out, keep them up!

[@TOOLbassplayer]

@MIXTA-B MARVELOUS MIC 🙏🏻 thank you! Agree- it takes a ton of focus. If you watch my lips you can see me barely counting “1234...12341234....1234...1234”

[@MIXTAB1]

TOOLbassplayer hahaha I do the same thing ... “1234, 12341234, 1234” haha

[@jessewest2109]

@@TOOLbassplayer been working on the guitar tracks. Crazy time sig and everyone doing different things. And then switching. Lol. Love tool

[@stacehann7256]

I had no idea that was an actual bass guitar in the beginning. I appreciate this song so much more. Thanks for sharing!

[@tudoot]

I think it's a combination of both guitar and bass doing the same thing

[@TOOLbassplayer]

@ Stacey Hannon - yes- what the almightyduck...was saying. It’s a combo of the guitar and the bass doing volume swells. What makes it cool is that it is off time as they aren’t swelling at the same time which creates a pan like sound effect. The little things that tool does is what makes them special. When I first heard the track it sounded like a violin or cello. 🤓

[@1992Apocalypse]

Welcome back into the fray! Best rendition of the part that starts at about 8:05 that i've seen so far, hated watching people get it way wrong lol

[@TOOLbassplayer]

@Nano Machine Gaming - thank you!

[@opethian8512]

Love the Opeth shirt and that you're covering Tool!!!

[@javierbarria4561]

I enjoy watching you play, it's good that you keep clawing for the last few years

[@trentonbillmire4834]

I didn't know that volume control part at the beginning was the bass! So cool. You did a phenomenal job. I must learn this!

[@TOOLbassplayer]

@Trenton Billmire - Thank you. I’m sure it’s not perfect but I tried 😊

[@TOOLbassplayer]

@Trenton Billmire - just make sure you notice the guitar is doing volume swells too. The bass is off time from the guitar creating a syncopation. Hope that makes sense. Watch one of the guitar covers of the song and you will see what I mean 😉

[@limitlessnoir]

Was waiting for the day I’d see that Wal in action again with some new Tool! Beautiful job brother, I learned all of the Tool bass lines through your videos. Again man, can’t wait to learn even more. Much love!

[@TOOLbassplayer]

@Jim Goren 🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@trolllover1765]

Great work! I am a drummer and have now worked out the drum parts. It´s not until you see someone playing the parts or play the parts yourself that you see just how complex and other worldly TOOL really are. I can´t wait for the new album and to dissect it and this song is just epic and the album is going to be also.

[@TOOLbassplayer]

@The Keeper Road - thank you and I completely agree! Best of luck on your journey with drumming. Every time I learn a song like this- I think “how the hell did they come up with this and put it all together”....11/8 sigs and all. Just crazy. #respect

[@laydown666]

Trent Reznor grooving to new Tool material on KZbin. I like it.

[@elconijo]

Dang we all got so old!! Lol good to see you, dawg!

[@TOOLbassplayer]

@Cody Romaine - haha! I know, right? Most of my videos are like 10-12 years old. Crazy how time flies!

[@bucketheadnation6780]

Lmao seen this guy comment on your third eye video a year ago about your Star Wars pants lol

[@bak1386]

Hell yeah man, that tone is buttery. I could hear 1 sec of a tool bassline and would know it instantly. Feel free to send that Wal to me anytime 🤣

[@planet9938]

Great to have you back. Counting the days

[@TOOLbassplayer]

@Planet 9 - 🙏🏻

[@SterlingSimmons22]

You help me appreciate the bass parts more

[@beerinoculum]

hey man - just watched this, absolutely spot on. you're one hell of a bassist dude and keep it up, love your playing! continue spiral out until you become pneuma, my friend🤘

[@TOOLbassplayer]

@will carriker - thank you for the kind words! 🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@SuburbanErrorist]

So good to see you back, you have been my go to for bass riffs from tool for years, disposition is my favorite of yours

[@pacococo3763]

Just awesome, great work as always.

[@TOOLbassplayer]

@Paco Coco - thank you

[@lulala900126]

The man is back! learned so much from your previous videos!

[@TOOLbassplayer]

@Perry Su - 🙏🏻

[@peralez2383]

Straight fire

[@TOOLbassplayer]

@peralez2383 - thank you 🙏🏻

[@mr_blue8208]

Although I feel that the tempo at the start was slightly off, overall this is a great cover indeed. Thank you for sharing with “the interwebs” dude 👍🏻

[@zachferguson250]

The Return

[@Starless_2112]

Yes you’re back with new Tool! Been a long time follower as well and I share the same sentiments with others in that your videos really helped me improve over a decade ago! Can’t wait for August 30th and I look forward to more new song videos! :D

[@TOOLbassplayer]

@Greenman2112 - awesome. Grateful for you sharing this. It makes me so happy that I have had a positive impact on even a few people. That’s what it’s all about. 🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@logancobb138]

outstanding sir

[@soen2837]

what a great line with great play!

[@TOOLbassplayer]

@mathen - Thank you! 🙏🏻

[@michaelgonzalez9951]

As always you rock lml By the way great bass tone.. greetings from Tijuana Mexico

[@danyelofair]

great to hear Tool again on your bass. Great work bud!

[@TOOLbassplayer]

@Daniel Artola - thank you 🙏🏻

[@ultimateTOOL1]

Awesome to see you back with new Tool material dude, cant wait for more 😍🤘

[@TOOLbassplayer]

@Burwe11 - thank you 🙏🏻

[@riffwars2753]

9:30 - 10:00 such a sick riff bro 🤘🏻

[@TOOLbassplayer]

@Riffwars - yes! reminds me of that buildup at the end of Third Eye right before the “prying open my third eye...”....

[@EmptyDomoKanti99]

get excited for the return!

[@chrisolcikas9986]

Awesome!!! Glad to see you back. You nailed it.

[@TOOLbassplayer]

@Chris Olcikas - thank you! 🙏🏻

[@salivalbasscovers555]

i'm certain that you've nailed it but i havent listened to the song yet, because i'll wait for the whole album

[@lotrojoe]

Salival Basscovers I’m waiting till marriage

[@kryptonian5539]

good work

[@TOOLbassplayer]

@Kryp tonian - thank you

[@jacopoarcangeli_author]

Great cover, I love it. Thank you

[@TOOLbassplayer]

@Jacopo Arcangeli - thank you 🙏🏻

[@prk2k3]

Awesome job!! Your videos have helped me out so much through the years. Just wanted to say thank you!!!🙏🏻

[@TOOLbassplayer]

@Philip Kelly - thank you, Phil! Yw- Happy to give back in any way possible!

[@Justin-hj6pb]

Solid Cover!! Wonderful Job!!!

[@gabefunnychuff4592]

Back in full force dude!!! Awesome as always!

[@TOOLbassplayer]

@Cactus Fammm - 🙏🏻

[@jackson2363]

DAMN that bass sounds good!

[@Aaron-CO]

Amazing cover dude!!! Thanks for this!

[@TOOLbassplayer]

@ashitaka 🙏🏻

[@murderbishop]

Man I await this!

[@DanielWagenheim]

That was freggin' awesome!

[@TOOLbassplayer]

@Daniel Wagenheim - 🙏🏻

[@theTOMSONproject]

Yessss!!! Keep 'em coming Dude. Invincible next, please 😁

[@juliantorres3593]

The bass line is a jester(the deceiver)

[@prohumanbeing]

Stellar.

[@hellinik70]

Love your playing man...been a long time lover of bass sound but, I love bass even more watching your vids. Btw Jambi is my favorite of your vids.

[@TOOLbassplayer]

@hellinik70 - thank you! 🙏🏻

[@hellinik70]

@@TOOLbassplayer Keep it up buddy. You're awesome.

[@yigitpunkyigit]

Cool cover!

[@TOOLbassplayer]

@Yiğit Çelik 🙏🏻

[@madlipzjagd5378]

Glad to see that you improved your timing. great work.

[@charlesmercer92]

Great job.

[@jessewest2109]

Dope af

[@TOOLbassplayer]

@Jesse West - thank you very much 🙏🏻

[@prajlh]

Well that didn’t take long!! Haha great job Brad!

[@TOOLbassplayer]

@DrJohnPlaysBass - thanks Dr John! I hope you are well, sir! It’s amazing to me that my bass sounds different than Justin’s. Your videos are more of his exact tone. I think the ebony fretboard (vs Rosewood), Flamed Maple (vs Birdseye) and High Gloss finish (vs Matte or satin) makes a difference vs his build. Hope you are giving your bass lots of love. Look fwd to seeing more videos from you. 😊

[@TOOLbassplayer]

@DrJohnPlaysBass - and PS I am so jealous you still have the 4001CS. I had to sell mine and regret it. After Chris died the price skyrocketed! 😞

[@prajlh]

@@TOOLbassplayer i am well and getting my Tool tribute Tooloji back together. Got some work to do! i hope to get time to make some more videos soon. I think your tone is great, as well as the playing.

[@prajlh]

@@TOOLbassplayer my 4001CS doesn't leave the house anymore. I actually had the opportunity to have Chris sign the bass and the certificate a few months before he was diagnosed with cancer. Such a huge loss, my all time #1 favorite bassist.

[@TOOLbassplayer]

@DrJohnPlaysBass - awesome news about Tooloji. Wish I had the time but job and fam are crazy busy! BTW- I like my tone. I was just commenting how I think my bass sounds a little different than Justin’s (yours)- didn’t think the fretboard and different maple type would make that much difference 😃 Lastly, how awesome about your CS! So happy for you. Chris was amazing and will be missed.

[@nigelnesland3438]

Amazing!

[@TOOLbassplayer]

🙏🏻

[@trentonbillmire4834]

Do Pneuma next!

[@briangrochalla5777]

Hey God Job thanks for a New Video

[@christmeister]

Perfect! 🤘

[@TOOLbassplayer]

@ MesaFreak - Thank you. Nothing is ever perfect and I doubt this is “perfect” but it sounds close. 😊

[@Peruanischerlimettendieb]

That's great. want that bass :D great tone

[@alexandersmith2542]

I need a wal bass so bad haha I love them.

[@ryangriffith3729]

Brad as always u fucking nailed it

[@jandgand3918]

great stuff!!

[@donvergas4855]

I will probably never be able to touch a Wal bass in this lifetime.

[@cory6002]

who else even plays Wal? why is it even good? I thought it is just British

[@donvergas4855]

@@cory6002 I've seen a few artists play them before. Bassist from Killing Joke, Paul McCartney, I think Geddy Lee had one too. They're made custom with exotic woods. So called "Electric wood". It's been known to be easily adjusted to match the sound of any bass... the electronics are gnarly too, since every string has its own pickup. I think... I dunno, I just know it's $5k and my dumbass wants one.

[@thepot23]

This seems basically perfect to me but I am hearing an arpeggio (forgive if the terminology is wrong) in my right channel that I assume is bass between the notes on the low D string around the 8:13-8:15

[@thepot23]

Also thank you for clarifying what is happening under the guitar "solo", knew he was doing something dope but couldn't tell with the mix

[@TOOLbassplayer]

@Tomasz Piekarski - it’s very possible. Hard to hear the bass in some of these parts. this is def not perfect but feels pretty close

[@gonzalorubilar634]

A M A Z I N G .

[@TOOLbassplayer]

@Gonzalo Rubilar 🙏🏻

[@deanknight333]

Well played dude.

[@TOOLbassplayer]

@DeanKnight333 thank you 🙏🏻

[@manigmbh]

Love it!! 😃

[@pryapysm]

Awesome man...thank you.

[@TOOLbassplayer]

@ Pryapysm 🙏🏻

[@trevisol22]

Do it live! U rock bro love watching

[@TOOLbassplayer]

@Mitch Trevisol - almost all of my videos in the past were always live.

[@bradleymerino1531]

1st timer. Nicely done.

[@Astrodude55]

That's something. Tool came back and so did our boy! Glad to see you back, TBP! Any chance on doing a guitar and bass version of this with your guitar player friend from older videos?

[@TOOLbassplayer]

@Astrodude55 - thx! Unfortunately, no. I left NC in 2012 and moved to Taiwan, CA, and WA. Chris is back in NC- we’re still good friends- he’s amazing. He just sent me this- he’s a Dad now and busy but he stepped on stage for a local tool tribute band and played this- 😊 kzbin.info/www/bejne/lZjcXpaclK-sn9k

[@bulajj]

Finally a proper version of the song :D Wal all the way up.

[@TOOLbassplayer]

@bulajj - hey let’s give some love to folks who did covers first. They all did a pretty darn good job. IPlayBassAllDay, Leo, etc. 👊🏻🙏🏻

[@LeoBassCovers2]

Did someone say "Leo"?

[@TOOLbassplayer]

@LeoBassCovers2 - yes, indeed 😊

[@elgerardoedwardio2498]

He's got a Wal. He means business.

[@yomother1980]

🤙

[@juanschwartz2597]

The OG.

[@TOOLbassplayer]

@Hemanta Mohora - ha- maybe on KZbin but certainly not the best. There are so many amazing players on KZbin now who do great covers!

[@award8296]

"I see you runnin'" bahaha

[@bazasulli4975]

👌👌👌👌👌

[@patrickgraham3593]

:0 awesome 👏

[@alexandersmith2542]

Fave song on the new album “but 7empest!” 🤷‍♂️

[@jacobhanlon-dunn6254]

Love you

[@ericportillo8277]

Tool gets Tooler with age

[@jacknicksoln5966]

Invicible man. Please.

[@stopit2964]

justin chancellor really truly is the best bass player of all time, in human history. no one will change my mind on this

[@jasonw5635]

What effect did you use for the rippled notes going back into the swells?

[@TOOLbassplayer]

@Jason W - tremolo pedal

[@axismusicman]

Hey Brad! This cover is unbelievable! Top notch! Wanted to ask you if you are interested in doing a full split screen cover for this song? I will be responsible for guitars and vocals and I am already contacting a drummer! Please let me know if you are interested and how to contact you Cheers

[@mytt88]

What settings are you using on the wal?

[@juanpablocastrogallego9543]

the song is great !!! what pedals do you use?

[@TOOLbassplayer]

@Juan Pablo Castro Gallego - Thank you. The intro volume swells and main riff are using chorus and delay. The one small part in the middle before volume swells uses the tremolo pedal. That’s it for effects. The rest of the song has no effects turned on

[@juanpablocastrogallego9543]

@@TOOLbassplayer ohh !!! many thanks

[@kevanmorinphoto]

Sooooo uh...tab? For a certain website? nudgenudge. Great work though man, as always.

[@TOOLbassplayer]

@Kevan Morin - Kev!!!! Read the intro- It’s not my tab. Other kid tabbed it pretty accurate. We can get it but will give him credit ...I only changed a few small things. What website is this that you reference? 😂🤣

[@kevanmorinphoto]

@@TOOLbassplayer Ha! Of course the one time I don't read a video description. Have you been in touch with him? Would be rad if we could use it + your changes. All credits given where due.

[@TOOLbassplayer]

@Kevan Morin - Kev- check your tooltabs email address. 😉

[@Dan-Bass]

Great cover! I just noticed the Opeth shirt, are they a good band to get into? I've been thinking of listening to more metal bands recently. Thanks.

[@Dan-Bass]

@@imhonestcompassionateandcr7945 Cool I'll give it a listen now. Thanks.

[@Dan-Bass]

@@imhonestcompassionateandcr7945 I am familiar with all of them except Baroness. Mastodon are one of my favourites along with Tool obviously. Thanks for all the help, man.

[@TOOLbassplayer]

@ Dan - Thank you. I would start with Blackwater Park and Ghost Reveries.

[@Dan-Bass]

@@TOOLbassplayer Awesome, will do. Thanks.

[@20tetsuo77]

Try Isis & Neurosis

[@Peter_B]

You pre-recorded the audio, that means you are playbacking?

[@TOOLbassplayer]

@Peter - yes, I am playing back the mix (what you hear is my bass mixed in much louder so you can’t hear Justin’s). I am playing “acoustically” along to the recording so people can still see what I am playing.

[@krazybadger78]

i watched the vid but i had it muted cuz im waiting for the album to be out

[@younghustla51]

what tuning is this in?

[@TOOLbassplayer]

@Bryan Vortex - Drop D

[@pattonPwr]

Good job for probably the most complex tool song to perform on bass...

[@TOOLbassplayer]

@METZ ZTEM - thank you. 🙏🏻 However I believe Rosetta Stoned and Right In Two are much harder. 😊

[@chanchoenjabonado2182]

go to LeobassCovers2

[@TheGroundedCoffee]

Could someone explain why this is hard? I don't play bass but I tried my hand at some guitar a while ago. It doesn't look like it's hard to play. Serious question, I'm not trying to talk down on it!

[@pattonPwr]

@@TheGroundedCoffee hard for me in the sense that it has many different parts to memorize etc... and hard because this song has never been performed live so basically TOOLbassplayer got the notes by ear, etc...

[@TOOLbassplayer]

@KoudeZuurkool - I would also say that many times the bass and drums are off time from the guitar which required intense focus. Like anything in life, though, practice is key.

[@horrorshowbass]

Excited for the new stuff?

[@TOOLbassplayer]

@Michael Mc Laughlin - absolutely. My wife isn’t- lol- she isn’t looking fwd to the next few months of me spending time in the dungeon with Mr. Wal 😂🤣

[@milosbudincevic715]

TOOLbassplayer how does, in your humble opinion, this new song compare to their old stuff? Thanks in advance if you reply. Rock on!

[@TOOLbassplayer]

@Miloš Budinčević - i like it a lot. I like that they are continuing down the path of a more progressive sound. I heard there will be a lot more keyboards on this album. I also heard Maynard won’t scream anymore so it will be a departure from the old vocal style but whatever- I’m sure his vocal chords are tired from decades of singing. 😊

[@6md]

baller edition cover with a fucking Wal bass lol

[@blackdog5186]

No. I don't see your pedalboard anywhere

[@TOOLbassplayer]

@Black Dog - in the bottom left corner of the video look- you can see the my tremolo pedal (orange). The board is laying down behind my seat. 😉

[@blackdog5186]

Oh i see it now

[@FalkG34]

How much you pay for the Wal? Jealous as hell man

[@TOOLbassplayer]

About $3000 18 years ago.