What Made Cliff Burton Such a Great Bass Player!

[@CiciVonStrangelove]

I absolutely loved getting to talk about Cliff on here :)

[@StillScooterTrash]

you did an awesome job. Great playing. That was fun to watch.

[@daniBoiiii]

As a really really old metal fan , the day I heard Cliff had past was the first time someone other than a family member passing I cried. It broke my heart. The music world never mind the metal world will miss cliffs gift. We can only dream of what he could have gone onto do. Thank you for this Cici it brought a smile to my face and a tear to my eye to see the younger generation still showing Cliff the respect he deserves. You did him proud.

[@CiciVonStrangelove]

Thank you both so much, it really means the world to hear that :)

[@lockharthorsburgh8601]

Cici, your playing and tone were close enough to make me simultaneously joyful and upset again about his death. He didn't even get as long as Hendrix, Cobain or Joplin . . .

[@mmudigonda]

Cici you are incredibly gifted. Congratulations to you and keep on rocking!

[@franniefromvenice]

When Metallica play Damage, Inc live they don't have Rob play the intro, they put on the studio version of Cliff doing it because it's so iconic and heart wrenching. I love that they honour him like that

[@Masterfighterx]

And somethings from songs are just not really replicatable or is too much effort to replicate live, Fight Fire With Fire intro, Battery intro, Blackened intro.

[@AlanTopham2237]

Cici Bass is an awesome bassist, she really channels Cliff here, we need more bassists like her ❤

[@hotblackdesiato3451]

Saw Cliff in Edinburgh on the MOP tour in Sept. '86 just a few weeks before the crash. Brilliant musician. What would Metallica be like today if he was still with us? The fact that he got the rest of Metallica to relocate to SF so that they could have him in the band tells you how much they recognised his abilities.

[@lockharthorsburgh8601]

I was at the same gig, with Anthrax supporting. Hetfield had his arm in a cast, so they had John Marshall of Metal Church as the second guitarist.

[@jameserath4192]

Indeed

[@NigeSavage]

I was at the Birmingham gig on that tour... my first ever gig. To say my mind was blown would be an understatement!

[@hotblackdesiato3451]

@@lockharthorsburgh8601 Yep, and only about £5 a ticket. Still have the programme, ticket stub and tour t-shirt (which still fits!). Frankie Bello wearing fishnets and a tutu was a bit weird though.

[@lockharthorsburgh8601]

My T-shirt fell apart about 15 years ago (still have the '87 Motörhead shirt from a year later, but it's too fragile to wear), and I've moved around too much to still have the ticket stub, but most of the memories are still there (I had forgotten about Bello and his outfit until you mentioned it, but I did remember Anthrax doing a version of "I am the Law" several months before that album was released). From memory, I was in row J of the stalls, near the middle. I have to admit, in those pre-internet days, it was only when they played For Whom the Bell Tolls that I realised the intro melody was on bass. Still one of my top 5 gigs of all time, and not just because of what happened 15 days later.

[@manueltrodrigues]

Opening with Orion bass solo... You never cease to amaze me Cici and Mr Dave.

[@Dubfire011]

I've been watching Anderton's videos for years, but this is the first time I've come across Dave and Cici. Awesome job guys! Cici nailed that Cliff sound, and you both come across as genuine metal fans. Can't wait to see more! Highlighting artist sounds in particular is a great idea.

[@dragonmac1234]

I got chills the second I heard Cici play that iconic opening riff to For Whom The Bell Tolls, it also put a big smile on my face 🤘

[@pauly51]

That was Orion

[@dragonmac1234]

@@pauly51 8:30 ish was For Whom The Bell Tolls

[@pauly51]

@@dragonmac1234 oic. I didn’t make it that far. Cheers

[@laugebylovnielsen8777]

Cici got skill

[@jameserath4192]

Orion bra

[@kevinsparrow34]

You did an amazing job as always Cici. You & Dave are so much fun to watch , great video.

[@larrydj549]

Yes I'd like to see 10 more cliff tribute videos with cici playing his riffs, please and thank you.

[@thefuneralparade]

why,just cuz she's a girl? that's super silly.and pointless.why can't it be anyone else ?

[@nickx1754]

I didn't realize so much was going on in Ride the Lighting on bass. Wow! You've really nailed his parts and his tone! Well done!! It's also cool to see people are still so excited and pumped for this music and Cliff. Most excellent

[@bryang.6809]

Loved this video Cici your Bass playing was badass!! It was really cool to his unique pedal set up! I am a guitar player and I would love to see you do more of this.

[@HvyMetal4Ever]

Cici absolutely dominated! RTL sounded incredible! I've always appreciated and respected your skills, Cici; But it has grown to even higher levels.

[@indifferentuniverse3991]

Thank you so much for doing this video. While I'm a guitarist, Cliff has always been one of my favorite players and a huge inspiration. Also, more Dave and Queeny!!!

[@NigeSavage]

7:15 to 7:32 is the closest I've ever heard anyone nail that part. Awesome work!

[@fives.]

Cliff was the GOAT, there's a ton of "oh he was just the bass player" narrative that floats around his legacy but he was THE man and Metallica's secret weapon

[@gordonvanamburg8932]

I learned a lot in this enjoyable video. Cici's playing just blew me away!❤

[@jonbourn473]

I love these two together. Just do vids on whatever and I'm down with it.

[@Paul-D]

I like this format, more about indulging in the passion rather then the gear and price etc, obviously dont stop with that either but this sort of thing balances it perfectly

[@carpathus]

Good to see Cici and Dave back! Cheers!

[@michaelsnydermusic]

Really well done. Glad you did this.

[@wesleyzimmerman94]

I knew bass existed (barely) before I knew about Cliff but he was the first one to make me really pay attention, care and learn about bass

[@crankjazz]

Interesting demonstration. I'm not a fan of Metallica but this has given a new found respect for Cliff Burton.

[@G_Demolished]

Listen to Orion. Some of the best Metallica with Cliff.

[@murraycoope3979]

I was lucky enough to see him play live. A true legend and sorely missed. Bell bottoms rule!

[@philippegindre5897]

Lucky you!

[@andrewpappas9311]

Cliff was the first player that really made me realize what else the bass can do in a band and he's still one of my biggest influences on bass as well as a big reason why I bought a Rickenbacker (though mine is a 4003S) and why I started using a few of my own guitar pedals with bass. He was undoubtedly one of the most unique players in all of rock and metal but it's still such a tragedy that we lost him so young at the age of only 24

[@neiljohnsen276]

Thank you for this flashback! Much love and respect to Cliff ! So missed.

[@underground_fuzz]

YES! Such a cool inspiring video, funny coincidence recently I've been thinking alot about Cliff Burton and this pops off on KZbin! Great creative musicians all around the world making life awesome! 😌 Cool demonstration!

[@pabcrane]

Cici looked so happy when playing Ride The Lighting

[@HGVMe]

As a big Metallica fan who was inspired to pick up a bass by Cliff Burton, I really enjoyed this guys.Great presentation thanks.

[@marks9197]

Well done Cici! I saw Metallica on the famous tour with W.A.S.P. and Armored Saint at First Ave. in Mpls. I'll never forget it!

[@michaelgallegos8811]

Hey guys awesome seeing you , great video topic cliff was awesome 🙏 RIP Cliff.. thanks for this video 📹 ❤

[@joannalewis5279]

Nice playing Cici

[@KevTheSheep]

A nice new format for a video, any plans to do others on other bassists like Steve Harris or Geezer Butler? Always nice to see some Cliff appreciation, those first 3 Metallica albums were something else, one of the rare bassists you can actually hear. I don't know why so many bassists keep their volume down, a few of the bands that have supported mine might as well have left their bassists at home with how little they can be heard.

[@AragorN24jg]

The tone and playing are so accurate. Good job with it !

[@evanmccormick4816]

6:34 goosebumps

[@thefuneralparade]

you did do a helluva job Cici.good deal Dave.you both keep up the good work.

[@kellogc]

God bless Cliff Burton! Loved the video. Thank you! 🤘

[@matthewboland8313]

Awesome stuff Cici and Dave 👏🏼

[@Nils_Martin]

Dave that is exactly what i always said. Jaco = Jimi & Cliff = Eddie! Also, i saw Metallica at Solna stadium on September 26th 1986. I was just two meters away from Cliff and it was pure magic! ✨

[@ThePlanarchist]

Not my type of music at all but love the playing (still a bass player at heart). Love it.

[@bigrick666drum]

Intro to the video was worth the visit alone

[@laugebylovnielsen8777]

the two of you fit so well in on andertons

[@laugebylovnielsen8777]

will you come play more with other Lee? he look so lonely playing alone

[@bluekoi455]

Awesome clip , great playing!!

[@justynregini8532]

This is a great idea for a new type of Andertons video wit Cici and Dave....What makes such and such a great bass/guitar player/soloist etc? Plenty of scope.

[@Parariddle]

Such an amazing amazing Musician and the foundation for the Metallica sound. Great episode guys and fantastic playing CiCi

[@CiciVonStrangelove]

Thank you so much Toby :)

[@KaddysJamKave]

Now THIS is right up my alley! Really cool to see Queeny play metal bass riffs 🤟

[@glenproctor1999]

Excellent idea for a series! Extend to guitarists and keyboard players too please. Love to see Jack talk about Herbie Hancock and Stevie Wonder. Keep the discussion format though, excellent way to tell people about the very special musicians.

[@wilhelmtheconquerer6214]

This video makes me want to adjust my pedal board order! I use a bass-Big Muff for my "regular" bass tone and a ts9 as a boost for solos and what not, as well as an MXR chorus and a bass-cry baby (the white one) for cleans and various solo-y effects. Despite this I've not been able to achieve Cliff's bass "growls" (like in call of Ktulu and seek and destroy)

[@justinhaskell5502]

Whoa, Cici! That was a great tribute to Cliff.

[@JochenSchmidt-xu8lt]

Super great playing ! Thanks....

[@unitednihilists]

Love Captain and Pete, I'm a daily Anderson's watcher, but we need to see so much more of Digital John and Dave and Cici. Love the dad blues toan but the other three bring the fire.

[@billyrodcam]

Hi.... Greetings from Mazatlán México... I follow you since a couple of years...and you are amazing. Thank you for this... I love it... You are awesome

[@JKM395]

Well done guys!

[@alexymorozov]

R.I.P a legend Mr. Cliff Burton !!!

[@meteor09]

This is so cool. Let's get a Phil Lynott review!

[@EiziKreizi]

Awesome video, Cliff rules🤘

[@nbcviper]

When she starting playing...... It sounded amazing!!!

[@TM-xc1yc]

This was awesome!

[@nikklazz]

Killer bassplaying and sound. Sounds lovely

[@zacharyhusk4649]

The intro to damage inc. was inspired by bach but its not bach. Very similar yes but different. And yes it is played backwards on the album. Orion was also inspired by bach.

[@marcusroute935]

I felt like Cici should smash that bass after that pedal demo!

[@13aphomet]

I remember getting the Cliff Em All VHS tape as a kid and was just absolutely astonished by his skill and enthusiasm.. The world def lost a badass..

[@grahamjarman]

cliff em all its on utube

[@talkless.domore.2138]

Good job Cici!

[@boogsy-b]

my first love! Cliff'em all

[@glenns7252]

Come sweet death by J.S. Bach Cliff Burton based the introduction of the song "Damage, Inc." (a series of reversed bass chords) on its chorale prelude. en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Komm,_s%C3%BC%C3%9Fer_Tod,_komm_selge_Ruh

[@iandavies7471]

Great job!

[@foroparapente]

This is one of the best bass videos I have seen (Cliff fan here).

[@ldj697]

me too and i play bass

[@sirbobbenxd]

Cici is so freaking cool!

[@mitchellshaffer1309]

Cliff would have been proud!

[@OonaEskeli]

6:50 = perfection!

[@halofour01]

Great job!!

[@edwardbisono9889]

What I genuinely enjoy about the song Orion is even the guitar during that phase is super melodic and different compared to the heavy stuff they normally play it was a great contrast.

[@gothnev]

I never realised that solo was played on a bass! So good.

[@grahamjarman]

me neither

[@TheMotorcityfive]

Cliff had a Morley wah that he only used very sparingly, the rest is in his fingers (literally!) . The secret to great tone and playing is guitar-amp-fingers, no effects! Simplicity!

[@mattw.6726]

Great stuff! I love it when bass players throw in embellishments and harmonies. It makes the basslines more interesting. If you're looking to do another one of these, maybe try Steve Harris from Iron Maiden?

[@omegalis]

When you mentioned not many modern bassists who do tapping, I immediately thought of Jinjer's Eugene Abdukhanov. He does some pretty awesome and intricate stuff. Also a post Cliff bassist who does their own thing, check out Mudvayne's Ryan Matinie, who I think doesn't get as much attention as he should.

[@nomadenview]

And don't forget "Aria Pro" bass.... Underrated company but great quality.....

[@mr_ozzio5095]

Fun fact, Cliff was a really good guitarist as well🤘🎸

[@registervg]

That outro ! :)

[@steve.b.23]

The Bach piece that influenced the intro to Damage, Inc. was called Come Sweet Death.

[@wildbill7]

Metallica are by no means my fave band in all the world (tho I do like them) that was epic! Respect where respect is due, Cliff was ahead of his time when it comes to metal. Fantastic riffage

[@PHILLY214]

He was so influential because his attitude and musical knowledge, his approach to music …aswell as what he listened too…he was the music teacher for the biggest metal band ever ti exist! They wouldn’t be metallica if it wasn’t for cliff!! Oh and he was classically trained on guitar aswell!…he started the bass for me and my dad!!

[@michelvondenhoff9673]

Happy Cliff-day everybody 😎

[@InvaderZimmer92]

The live version of For Whom the Bell Tolls he mentioned is from the Day On The Green '85

[@omarshaheen807]

PLEASE DO ONE ON LORD GEEZER BUTLER (WHO INFLUENCED CLIFF AND EVERY METAL BASSIST ACTUALLY) AND IT WILL BE A GOOD IDEA TO TURN IT INTO A SERIES

[@snapfinger1]

The Major Rager. Early ‘80’s California Rock Scene was awash with metal gunslingers. Burton’s bass playing fully suitable.

[@ryanslauderdale]

“Y’all know Cliff Burton over here? Everyone, hi Cliff, how you doing? Cliff: LOW FREQUENCY EXPLOSION

[@mnkrantz]

Nice tribute guys!

[@slumfiend6639]

I have a morley power wah fuzz from the 70s and its a monster but its very strange. I've heard that they have lots of problems and idk if anyone's old morley does this but when I engage the wah and fuzz the clean signal still comes through with the modulated signal so I run a tube screamer with the volume control down low and play a big muff after the morley and the cliff tone is unreal. The only problem with running with a rig like that is it huge and takes up so much space and switching from clean to distortion takes 4 clicks and the clean sound is way louder so you need to run the pedals through an fx loop pedal, for instance I run mine through the fx loop of a line 6 and balance the volumes so I can have the cliff tone and clean tones at similar volumes and to also be 1 button press away. I don't think the reissues of the cliff wah sound anything like cliffs tone so I like to stick to my huge heavy clunky setup I just wish that it could be way smaller like maybe new AI technology could replicate the eq sweeps of the effects and then it could be way more widely available for cliff burton fans to get the sound and also have it on a way smaller scale. Cliff made me pick up the bass and his tones are still my favourite of all time

[@slumfiend6639]

And if anyone wants to accomplish the cliff wah sound I wouldn't bother saving for a rickenbacker or finding an aria bass because the amount of distortion he uses you wouldn't be able to hear the difference in pickups I've played the pedals through all sorts of different basses and the tone is always the same :)

[@diamondjoe90]

Just a genius. 3 albums and done. What could have been.

[@Coffeendonuts]

AJFA would have been so much better with cliff

[@billytrance6893]

Amazing bass player and one of THE best for sure! Thanks to KZbin we can hear Cliff's isolated bass tracks as well as boosted bass! It's a real head (or ear) turner! The most amazing footage is the "Day on the Green" stadium show from 1985 just before they went in to record "Master of Puppets"; you can really see how much of a talented bass player Cliff was and he was all over the fretboard playing many more notes than you can hear on record. Just fantastic. "Damage Inc."? I think he may have gotten the idea from Aerosmith's "Nobody's Fault" song off the "Rocks" album; check it out, it is similar. GREAT video!

[@martinemesguitar]

If I was Metallica I would release fully remixed/remastered versions of the early albums. What people have done on youtube shows how much they would benefit from that. I know some people will be precious about the original versions, but just release new versions as a separate option.

[@billytrance6893]

@@martinemesguitar I totally agree!

[@georgehugill1502]

​@Martin Emes they are remastered if you listen on Spotify

[@martinemesguitar]

@@georgehugill1502 All old music gets remastered, I'm talking about a remix that significantly changes the sound.

[@georgehugill1502]

@@martinemesguitar but it does.... there's the originals on there too and thers a clear difference between them

[@nealpike6611]

Cliff was a wizard

[@jurrione]

Look at those small hands tearing up that bass! Great job! Cici is C/C# here.

[@schooldya.]

Please put the opening solo on the “shorts” video list, then I can just let it loop thanks

[@Bassndy]

Awesome! Would love to see a video about Alex Webster 😃

[@Brian-zt9wz]

Good morning from New England...Cliff has said in many interviews that his secret weapon was a stacked single coil pick-up that was mounted behind the bridge controlled with a toggle...The only other modern bassist that even comes close and was influenced by Cliff is Eugene from Jinjer...It's the tapping the chords and the overall note choices that bring to mind Sir Cliff...RIP CLIFF 🤘🤘🤘🤘

[@ledhendrix5054]

You need to watch Jaco Pastorius or maybe Billy Sheehan

[@jari04]

​@@ledhendrix5054 Jonas Hellborg

[@Brian-zt9wz]

@@ledhendrix5054 I'm familiar with Billy Sheehan but not the other gentleman so I check it out...thx for the info ✌️🤘

[@oscargomez1371]

I have a pile of pedals and I never got his tone like you did (I did cheat by getting the cliff burton power fuzz wah. It's a cool toy)

[@waynegram8907]

Cliff used a Pitch shifter pedal rack mount effect on the live tours which you should have covered how he used the pitch shifter guitar effect

[@peterwurzel1703]

I'd love something like this about Justin Chancellor!

[@CiciVonStrangelove]

Me too ;)

[@martinbeasley1540]

Fantastic job Cici - completely nailed the tone and technique. For complete accuracy you need to keep the right hand pinky straight, which I believe he injured in his youth and couldn't bend as a result! This reminds me that one benefit of being an old bugger is I got to see Cliff play live. Monster player.

[@Sturmpionier]

I have a PWB in my bass chain, and it's such a behemoth of a wah pedal