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Pull up a chair and pour yourself a drink because, if you watch this video, you’re going to be here for a while. I’ve been meaning to do this for quite some time now and have kept putting it off for a variety of reasons. I took advantage of my day off from work to get it out of the way. I hope you all have a great 4th of July.
• The Andy Griffith Show...
Actually, there are a lot of people I should have thanked, but I didn't want to mention anyone for fear of leaving someone out. Some special people who help me out on a regular basis include, but are not limited to Jim Trice, Roland Czili, Valerie Gusway (formerly Valerie Spinner) (Val really gave my channel a boost back in the early days). I'll add more as they come to mind. - เพลง
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You are an amazing asset to the global bass playing community, Troy.
good story, I think the important part is, that you didn't leave your guitar, under the bed for good. I know music saved my life, the live musician, is going instict, sampling, lack of patience, of the new generation. live in times, playing the guitar is cool, and very time consuming, your videos will , incourge the new generation. and the live player, won't fade away... Rock on...John lightfoot.
you prolly dont care at all but does someone know a way to log back into an Instagram account??
I somehow lost the password. I would love any tricks you can give me.
@Israel Anthony Instablaster =)
@Gerald Braxton thanks for your reply. I got to the site on google and Im waiting for the hacking stuff atm.
Looks like it's gonna take a while so I will reply here later when my account password hopefully is recovered.
@Gerald Braxton It worked and I now got access to my account again. Im so happy:D
Thanks so much you really help me out!
REMEMBER KIDS: Skipping school to practice bass is a good thing.
I watch your channel for the following reasons:
1. You are quite a good bass player
2. You play many of the songs I like
3. You are a very humble person (a bit too humble?)
4. You obviously derive much joy from the music that you play
All of that makes you an interesting person to watch and root for.
Don't change a thing!
Dan
Troy: "Man this thing is dragging on"
Me: "Please don't stop"
Besides your good bass playing, it seems like you are a genuine nice person too Troy. A humble kind fellow.
I've been playing bass guitar (mostly rock) for > 40 years. Fortunately, I came across Troy's channel a few years ago. He never spoke and then I found this video where he speaks about his history. How can such a uber-talented bass player be so humble about his abilities? So natural, technical, captures all of the subtleties in lifting bass lines in order to cover them. Troy: I too found my second wind and owe a lot of that to watching your videos from here in Canada. I hope you never stop, brother !
Thanks for your transparency and honesty. It's great to learn more about the player behind the bass. I'm inspired by your story and it's really nice to hear that even though sometimes playing an instrument can be boring and lifeless, that finding the things that make it a joy are the things to pursue. Thanks again for all that you do on this channel. - from Santa Barbara, CA
"Half-way decent..." Yeah Troy, and Ancient Greece was half-way clever. : ) Great story, and such a modest guy. I've played about 30 years and you're by far the best Rush cover bassist I've ever heard... hell, one of the best 'cover' bassists I've ever heard. Your ear and attention to detail; unreal. Thanks for the inspiration!
Great comment, thanks. My thoughts too.😊❤
What a thrill to hear your story and hear you speak as a regular guy, not just a TH-cam hero after watching you all this time. My background is similar to yours, I just wish I could have evolved as far as you did. You are an amazing player and an inspiration knowing that it is as simple as hard work and determination to learn a song and perfect it. Even more so is that you are as humble and genuine as you are a great player. Thank you for doing this, please don't stop.
Wonderful comment, thanks. 😊❤
I know you don't realize it, but you have been my Bass Instructor for some time now. I don't read music and play only by ear, so by listening and watching your video's I have stretched my abilities and learned sooooooooooo much and I want to thank you for that!
You sound like JFK. lol.
You're the only bassist I'll watch on TH-cam. Keep it up, man.
Redrarwa LOL. "I pledge to go to the moon by the end of the decade and do the other things.. not because they are easy but because they are hard."
"I pledge to learn Geddy's flamenco technique and do the other things..."
"Ich bin ein bassister"
Hahaha, I see what you did there! Good one!
BEST BASSBRO ON YT!
I've played guitar for about forty years, and I hate to admit, I, when listening to and playing music, took the bass, like the drums, and other instruments, for granted, secondary even. I don't remember now how I stumbled on to your channel, several months back, but it has been nothing short of revelatory. You, and your wonderful playing, has not only given me a new appreciation of the bass, and bassists, but love for this instrument. How could I have been so ignorant all these years! Anyway, thanks so much for all your great work, and passion for the noble bass.
That's great to hear. A lot of people aren't aware of how big a role the bass plays in music in general. A lot of live music mixes don't do much to help the situation.
This is the first message I’ve ever left on a TH-cam video. Thank you for all the GREAT music you are making. Next week I’m buying myself a Bass for my 50th birthday. I’ve never touched a guitar before in my life. Well other than going to the guitar store a few times a week for the last 6 weeks and plucking out the C major scale over and over on various Basses LOL. Your videos are a great inspiration! I’ve always been drawn to the bass line in music but most times it is mixed in so low you have to strain your ears to hear it. You featuring these lines is indeed very educational. You are providing a great service. Thank you- P.S. you are a funny guy! “That was a dark day” & “Sure you were mister... sure you were...” LOL
I haven't responded to any comments left on this video because the response was so overwhelming that I felt, "If I respond to one comment, I'll have to respond to them all." But, in your case, I will make an exception. Thank "you" for the kind words and I truly wish you all the best on your musical journey. I'm so happy to hear that you'll be starting to play the bass and I hope you derive as much joy and satisfaction from playing as I have. Please remember that before the joy and satisfaction hit, there will be plenty of thigh-pounding frustration, but that's all part of the journey. If there's anything I can ever do to assist you, please don't hesitate to reach out. Take care.
Hey Man! Sorry it took me a bit to reply to this. We went on vacation and then honestly I'm so bad at youtube it took me a while to find this comment again. I got my bass one week ago and I'm so happy! Its a Yamaha TRBX 304. I had my first lesson the day after I took it out of the box and I think I'm going to like my teacher a lot. After a week of playing ever spare minute of every day my fingers feel like raw hamburger and my back is kind of sore when I wake up but man do I LOVE IT. And yes lots of frustration but Its so worth it those few times that my fingers cooperate and I peck out a blues line or the first few bars of My Girl. LOL. Lots of C Major scale stuff. Anyway thanks again for all you do! Heh, I just re-read this and I sound like a 10 year old instead of a 50 year old. I guess the bass will keep me young!
You are very inspiring for me. In Russia we only singing boring folk songs on lessons of Music, and I started playing bass on my own in 2015. I hope that someday I'll reach your level of playing. Thank you for your videos.
Keep playing and you'll surpass anything that I've done.
What a wicked story you have! It would be such a shame if you hadn't put anything up on TH-cam because you are such an awesome player!
Its really nice that people take the time to reply and take an interest like this. Cheers Steve
The videos you post have several main attractions for me: 1) your excellent playing; 2) your quiet humility; 3) your lack of pretense and flare; 4) your commitment to the original work of art... and more. You, sir, rock. :)
Huge fan.... The suttle smirks are the best...love to know what you're thinkin of when you break into a grin while playing... You're Geddy is spot on and it's great to watch you play....Unfortunately, after your vid I run into the "music room" to try and play what I just saw and quickly realize it aint happening... Your Limelight tutorial has been played rewound and played so times that TH-cam told me enough....lol... thanks for all your vids Troy
I remember watching you when i was 16 wanting to learn Rush and I stumbled upon your channel. Then I would revisit your channel constantly until I subscribed and enjoyed your content since. I just turned 22 and it's really nice to think I've watched all the amazing covers throughout the years. Mind you I'm very picky to be a subscriber to anything but you definitely earned mine.
You seem to be a very down to earth and nice person and you should definitely be proud for your recognitions because I didn't even know of you being recognized! I also know I'm not the only one whose proud for you. It's not gloating it's milestones for your musical journey and I think I can say for most of us we are thankful for having us part of your journey.
Looking forward for the next vid!
- Jean
Hello Troy. TH-cam is full of super-confident, self-aggrandising extraverts, so it's really refreshing to see someone who doesn't fit that mold. V interesting to hear some background... keep doing things your own way.
I get a huge amount of enjoyment from watching your videos. As a Rush fan, and non-bass player, it's fascinating and delightful to be able to see how those great bass parts are played all the way through. Many thanks!
Dude...you're more than half way decent. You're excellent
From a kid with a bass and phonograph, exactly like myself growing up, to preforming to some audiences larger than those found in stadiums. Good job
I DON'T EVEN PLAY BASS BUT LOVE WATCHING YOU...........DON'T EVER STOP.....!
Very interesting to hear how you came into the bass world! Thank goodness you didn't put it away all those years ago, you've been a huge help- an inspiration, even- to the community.
Between yourself and Constantine Isslamow you are both my go to guys for learning tunes. Keep up the great work and I look forward to the next vid and beyond.
Bill Mitchell they are mine also
Exactly what I was thinking. Terrific teachers whether they think so or not.
Same, except add Infusion into the mix.
TJG, Infusion and Constantine are my go-to when I wanna learn a tune.
Thanks for the background. I always wondered about some of this so I enjoyed learning about you. I like your videos and they always inspire me. I'm 54 and still trying to learn the bass since I was 16. I just enjoy it and just knowing that someone besides Geddy can play these songs makes me keep going. Huge fan of the same music you like. Thank you!
I watched the whole video and was hooked all throughout. I've known about this channel for years (guy with the monster masks), but this is the first time I've heard you speak. Loved the video, thanks for the stories
I can really relate to your story. I too got really burned out and music became a job that on New Years about 3yrs ago I literally put my bass under the bed and would rather do laundry than look at it. I was very bitter and felt disgusted at the 30+ years of hard work and dedication I had put into this “dream” I had. I did become a “professional musician” whatever that means. . However I just couldn’t do it anymore. But to make a long yet similar story short, recently I have left the 6-string under the bed and pulled out my Brother-in-law’s Mexican J-Bass and started to re-learn some Rush covers. That’s when I ran across you on here. So now I too have ended up back in my room learning Rush songs and how to enjoy it again. I know my story isn’t unique but I just thought I’d share it. Thank you for what you do.
Joined a RUSH Tribute Band a few years ago. Your channel has been the go-to for the tougher sections that are hard to unpack. The YYZ tutorial helped immensely. Just wanted to say thanks! The Penny Lane cover has me looking for a Guild Bass... What a forgotten gem.
Hahaha! I love this! I actually had a similar incident with my electric guitar teacher, back before I discovered Rush and that I'd much rather do what Geddy does. I showed up one day with a Nirvana cassette, and I think he tried to teach me "The Man Who Sold The World". That lasted about five minutes before he said "Ok, what I'd really like to teach you today is a song called 'Greensleeves'. Have you heard that song?". Yea, I think that was my last lesson as well. I think I sat the guitar down for quite a while until I heard those great bass runs in "Subdivisions", and I said to myself, "Wow, I wanna do that. I need a bass". So I got one, and unlike you, I've always been a bit tone deaf, so I had my mom print out Rush tablature at her work. Rush got me through some hard times in my life, but like you, there was a point that I put the bass down. I became obsessed with learning the acoustic guitar. I recently picked it back up a few years ago, and you are the kid you saw on TH-cam that really rekindled playing bass for me. Thought you should know that. You made me say "Man, I think maybe I could do that again, I totally forgot how fun that is!". I'm interested in the original stuff you wrote, is there any way to hear that? Might it be out there in the ether somewhere? Also, it's funny that I happened to stumble upon this video today, July 3rd, 2 years to the date that you posted it.
I’m late to the game. Love you’re bass playing and enjoy listening to you speak. Well done and thank you!
Seeing this channel made we want to play the bass again after a 12 year hiatus.
I'm so glad you were able to find your passion for playing bass again. It would have been a real tragedy if you had retired such incredible skill. I'm not much of a Rush fan but I've watched your War Pigs and Powerslave covers multiple times. Keep it up!
Troy, Funny how things fall into the right place at the right time - like they did for you in creating this channel. I'm sure there are many reasons people watch your videos. For me (a hack drummer) I've always loved the bass low-end sound and the way a drummer and base player can lock into and create the groove of a song. I discovered Rush in the 2112 crowd. I too had gone from KISS to Skynyrd (and others) until a friend lent me his cassette of 2112. I never gave it back...you're playing has helped me understand and appreciate even more the greatness of Rush! It's a music that has hit home with me for close to 40 years and is worth, and even stands up to, scrutiny - in a good way! You enjoy getting messages from your subscribers - we enjoy getting a message that THJ has just uploaded a new video. Keep them coming and thanks for all the time and effort you have put into them!
Steve Ralston THAT is one cool tribute,, TO a cool guy FROM a cool guy... hack bassist here,, lol,, but yeah I started on rush and Sabbath also,, and yeah we find some self confidence and self respect in at least giving it a shot,, where all my so-called friends are talking shit because they're so lame they DON'T EVEN TRY... g'day, fellow traveler...
I’ve been playing since I was 14 and after nearly 40 years and I’m of the same mind as you are I learn many songs just because they are interesting to me and you are one or my small list of go to channels don’t stop doing it you look like you love play the bass as much as I do and your stable of basses is epic
I swear I keep finding these jewels you put up. Lol. I'm so thankful you decided to do the TH-cam thing and keep the fire burning.
I'm reminded of the line from Losing It: "sadder still to watch it die than never to have known it".
Your videos are so helpful for my students and I! It`s also nice to see long-form bass content in the era of clickbait (tik-tok, instagram etc...). Most content creators are hyperfocused on engagement, views, and likes. Amazing to see someone doing it for the love of the process.
I`m going to start posting long-form content/full covers as well so you`re a huge inspiration. Much love Troy!
Just a quick note to say, I enjoyed your long winded message. Finding out how someone who has a quailty I admire got to where they did is fascinating and amazingly, I followed a similar path except, I started up in a band in the 7th grade and loved performing. I did that for 11 years until I faced reality, knew I couldn’t support a wife and kids as a musician and gave it up for 30 years. I was coaxed back into playing by my wife and an old band mate on my 50th birthday and I have been using your channel to learn to play again. It’s been great spending time with you working on great songs. It's kinda like sitting front of a record player going over a song but better. Dragging the curser is easier than moving the needle. Thanks for your playing
At 15, you sir, have inspired me to be so much more on my bass than I would have ever been had I not discovered you. In a couple words, thank you so much.
Troy - you are an inspiration, a paragon, a symbol of excellence! I got through many years at work, watching your videos, anxiously waiting to finish my shift and dash home to my Precision to practice what I saw! You do it all with no vanity, humbly sharing your gift. Not everyone gets "The Gift" Troy, and you shared yours with anyone who would listen, and I thank you. I recently PM'd you,, and you answered, it was very inspiring, and I thank you.
As Charles Emerson Winchester said; " I can play the notes, but I cannot make the music."
You Troy, make the music!
Very nice of you to say, but, as I said, "I don't believe a word of it." I'm glad I was able to answer you. I know that sometimes I get backed up and leave people hanging and that really does weigh on me, but I try my best.
As far as your quote goes, I think I really am more of a "note player" than a music maker, but I'm quite content with doing that.
Thanks again and take care.
A gentleman. No other way of putting it. Oh, and an outstanding bass player.
Troy, you truly are an inspiration to the bass playing community. You inspire me to keep learning to play and become a better bass player than I am today. Thank you for all that you do. Cheers
Thanks Constantine.
You are way more than halfway decent my friend. I've was a studio musician for years, played tribute music for over 30, and been a bonafide musician since 1962 when I began violin lessons at age 7. I've been in the company of celebrity players. You are among the best.
Troy- i have been playing bass for 35 years, and i started my own channel just a few years ago, for the same reason, for posterity, so that my 2 young sons would someday be able to experience me and my passion. They go to alot of my family friendly gigs now, but they are 5 and 7, i am 53 and figure my shelf life is foreseeable.
Finding you here on youtube was a thrill. Finally someone who could play with acute articulation, somewhere i could go to quickly learn songs, although most i learn on my own. Love your backstory, hearing you talk about yourself, i dislike talking about myself too.
thanks for sharing your amazing videos !! your bass brethren and fan for life>>>JP
You are a great ambassador for the bass. We don't deserve you, but I hope you never stop.
More than once I've had a lot of help from your covers. I enjoy your covers greatly. Thank you for continuing to play bass and being so inspirational.
Thank You! for sharing your story. You have established such a baseline (pun intended) of excellence that I watch your videos out of just pure enjoyment. I've referred to your videos countless times for covers I'm learning for whatever project I'm involved and am glad every time I see the "wall of heads"! Every time I'm working up a bass line and it just doesn't sound right (rhythm off, missing note, whatever) I can count on you to show how it's REALLY supposed to be played and sound. You're not alone. Many of your experiences have been shared by many, me included. Thanks, again. I look forward to your next creation...
It's always great hearing from the guy behind the talent. Great stuff. My first album was KISS Destroyer (Detroit Rock City). Then my friend turned me on to Songs From the Wood and I've been hooked for life. Thanks for all the Tull you do so well. You are truly gifted but I think I've told you that before. It's worth repeating. The best part is your willingness to share your gift with the world.
Congrats on 20k subs. Always enjoy your videos and often get inspired to learn some of the same songs myself.
Appreciate your sincerity and love for playing. Your attention to detail with Geddy's rifts and nuances is just unreal. Thanks for sharing.
I played various instruments for 22 years, never learned a cover until a year ago - been learning RUSH, TOOL, etc... you are a big help!
you definitely make the best rush cover vids on TH-cam. Geddy should see these if he hasn't already
Man oh man did this hit home for me! I too started in the 8th grade. Took a few lessons from an old guy with bad breath. He wasn't teaching me what I wanted to learn. Jack Bruce my main reason to start, Jack Casady, The Ox ,Noel Redding [not so much] On a Kay 50 dollar Japanese Bass.After working part time for a while I took my money and went to a BIG Music store in New Jersey. I went up and down the bass rack and played everyone at least twice. My Holy Grail was a 1971Gibson EB-3 slotted peg head. I gave it up after High School to learn a Trade. Got married raised 3 kids put them threw College.I always had a Bass and amp though.This past January my Drummer Bud from High School called me. Hey do you still have a Bass and Amp? Sure why? I just bought myself a drum set! Start practicing! Keep up the great videos Troy! Being schooled on a short scale. I now own 2 MIM Fender Mustang PJ's. Over the years I owned a few Fender P Basses, Music Man Sterling, A few Jazz Basses, a Hofner Cavern, a Warwick Fretless Corvette Standard [I traded my EB-3 for it after Junior bought me tickets for opening night Cream at The Garden]. The short scale Mustangs do it for me. Thank You for your Video's because even though I didn't play seriously over the years I watched your video's and they kept a fire burning in me to once in a while pick it up and play some riffs. I'm retired now and 62. I am MUCH more serious about playing now Thanks again!
You are of immense value to the bass community and your dedication to quality and accuracy are obvious. I play along with your videos on a daily basis learning songs for my cover band and am indebted to you for facilitating my learning process. You are gifted and humble, but you should be proud of your contributions to the arts and humanity because they foster better music and music fosters happier people. I also enjoyed hearing that we have pretty much the same early trajectory: Kiss to Black Sabbath to Rush (All The World's A Stage in particular) to Kansas, etc. Love your basses, too... nice to see someone playing Guilds! Again, thank you for all the effort you put into these videos.
Thanks, Troy! Your Sabbath is great! Hugs from Brazil!
"gravitated more toward the horror" I'd have never guessed (sarcasm). I am dying to hear about the wall of horror heads (too lazy to search). Thanks for adding, I don't know, flavor, background, perspective to these videos I enjoy so much. I am one of the biggest Rush fans I know (but certainly less so than you). You, my shy friend, have made it possible for me (theoretically) to play air bass to a Rush song whenever one comes on (as I copy your movements). I truly appreciate what you do on this channel. Never quit, never surrender (kinda a sci fi nerd here). ROCK ON!!, you cool ass dude, you
Just another reason this is the best channel on TH-cam. Really appreciate you talking to is like this. It's like getting to go backstage and talk with a super star! Lol.
Keep going brother. You've been a real inspiration to me and I'm sure thousands of other players. Thanks!
at 10:30... I do that too. I work in a building after house so I can play on my lunch time. Store a amp in a cabinet and bass in my utility closet. It not for that I'd not have all the songs covered on my channel and make much head way with my original band's music. It's a godsend and part of why I stay there.
I've been watching you for a few years now, and I never got to hear you speak for some reason. I'm glad you HAVEN'T stopped, it would be a sad thing for all of us. So... it's OUR pleasure to have had you and your channel. Xxoo much love from Porter Texas
You are OUTSTANDING, your videos have helped me figure out new songs my band picks up with ease. Please keep going and keep teaching. You do good for all of us!
Top bloke and the go to man for Geddy's complicated bass lines.Always a joy to listen to.
I just recently subscribed, but I have sporadically watched your videos for about a year. I started playing bass at 15, and I stopped about fourteen years later (not sure why) because I loved it and still do. Like you,rself I took about a few months of lessons, they were boring, however my teacher did teach me Freewill lol. Geddy Lee is a huge influence, he is my favorite without question, and you play a lot like him, getting in those subtle notes that most of other youtube players I''ve listened to miss completely. You are part of the reason that I've started playing again., just for the pure enjoyment of it. So, thank you much for all of your work here.
"Uhm's" and the "And So" is a natural link of communication. Don't give yourself a hard time over it. It is absolutely natural unless you are reading a script. Please cut yourself a lot of slack and relax and just be yourself. the story will flow naturally as you are natural anyway. Thanks for sharing your story. It is baffling to me that you don't like to entertain to audiences as you are a great bass player and so gifted. I am so glad you are able to still share your talent and you have helped so many and inspired many people as well. I am glad for the fact that you found your joy in music once again. It would have been tragic to see this talent fall to sleep and never be reawakened. I want to wish you every success with your music and with your life in general. You are obviously a person who has impressed many people including many super music stars. That is for good reason, trust me. May God bless you and may you always have your music and talent to reach out to and to reach others as well through that music. It is a gift that you so willingly share and I thank you so much for that.
Too kind.
Thank you Troy....your story was profound....30 minutes went in a heart beat...keep on playing
Thank you so much for sharing all your hard work and talent!
I just realised that I've been enjoying your videos for a few years now without bothering to subscribe. Done. Thanks for the inspiration.
Your music inspired me to come out of à 6-year layoff.
Thanks a lot for your videos man. I really enjoyed hearing your story and it always helps to watch you play when trying to learn songs
our stories are incredibly identical from jazz bass in school, minimal lesson, just everything. Simmons, practicing on my own WOW. Uncanny. Thanks for all the vids including this one. It helps me understand the man behind (in front of) the mask (s)
Troy, you are absolutely the best. I am reminded of an old quote from some obscure sci-fi... "Shared pain is lessened, shared joy is increased." That is the power of your music... of music in general, but especially yours, so obviously over brimming with joy.
Thanks to google's nasty G+ experiment, I was cut off from comments for a very long while, so it's been a long time since I've posted a comment on one of your videos, but I've been here the whole time, enjoying every one of them. Every time you post a Rush cover, I immediately pass it on to my best friend who is also a huge Rush fan, lately with the tagline of "In today's installment of Wal era songs (re-)covered on the Wal..." I know he absolutely enjoys listening to your renditions every bit as much as I do. Your tributes to Chris, covering some of my all time favorites from the Yes catalog, are also among my favorites from the time-of-no-comments.
I know you are reluctant to hear it, but you increase all of our joy, Troy, and we're all very, very grateful for it. I hope you will see your way clear to continue doing so for a very long time to come.
With my fondest regards!
Thanks for the wonderful comment, I really do appreciate it and love the quote you shared.
Beautifully put! I agree 100%.
I concur.
my sentiments exactly
Always my go-to for learning any Rush songs. Such a fluid, smooth and in the pocket player. Keep it up man.
Thanks for taking the time to record this, Troy. I have come back to the bass, and your videos have helped me get much more proficient than I was first time round. "The You Tuber most bass players would want to buy a beer"
I just thought I'd let you know I've been digging on all your licks and stuff for quite some time now quite a joy to plow through and look at some of your songs that I haven't heard you do it yet just really enjoy it thought I'd let you know you give hope to other musicians that have a drive to succeed thank you so much
You're story is truly amazing and inspiring, can't wait to see what's next!
Thank you for your hard work and dedication.
I am a working Bassist in Las Vegas, where you need to know EVERYTHING. I always go to you first. You are a Great player, thanks again for the detailed delivery of your tutorials.
Wow, this is one of my favorite videos of yours. I think hearing your story gives us an idea of your life experiences and the progression of your experiences and what got you to where you are. I think many of us can share some of the same experiences as you. I Started playing in the 1979, went on the road playing with a cover band for 3 years and even backed up some larger well known bands. Then I gave it up for a home and build a family... now, I find myself learning all over again, and I keep gravitating to your channel day after day for instruction and inspiration on the bass... thank you for what you do!
Thanks so much Troy for being so kind and humble! It was nice to hear your story, and I must say that we all are very thankful for your treatment of the songs that you present! You might be a gentle soul, but you play the bass like a beast!! You continue to inspire me as I try to learn this instrument at such an advanced age... Cheers!!
Troy, I can't thank you enough for the channel and your transparency. I've been playing for years and now my 10 year old daughter decided the electric bass is going to be her musical focus...switching from the clarinet 😁 she listens to isolated bass tracks and she can tell you who James Jamerson is and why he's her favorite. All that to say, thank you Sir! You inspire a lot of aspiring players and multiple generations too.
I can’t thank you enough for all the videos you’ve done over the years. Your Rush covers have been a tremendous asset to me, and they really rekindled my love of Rush through learning the bass parts with the aid of your covers.
I’ve seen lots of different transcriptions and other bass cover videos, but yours always seemed to be the most accurate and well preformed. You certainly have a great talent for figuring those parts out, especially on a lot of the late 80s stuff that can be really hard to hear sometimes. So again, thank you so much!
Thank you man, you have helped me a lot with my playing
Glad you didn’t put it under the bed! Wow 6 hours a day back then! That’s what I need now. Thank you !
Thumbs Up...
I started playing Guitar and Bass in the late 70s, my best friend played drums and our other friends played as well. Most of us were big into KISS and I, being a big Horror fan, was immediately drawn to Gene.
Over the years I spent time playing along to albums, jamming with friends and in and out of cover bands. In the early 90's I
started to get discouraged with having to deal with all the Attitudes and Egos so I decided to put the Bass down and take a break from playing music, that "Break" turned in to 15 yrs.
Around 2006 I got the itch to play again and I decided to start back up. I regret letting so much time go by, but I'm happy that I'm back at letting my finger do the walking...
Thank You for this video, I enjoy listening to you play.
Rock On!
That was awesome Troy! Thanks for doing what you do and sharing it with us! "We're not worthy! We're not worthy!"
I really appreciate what you are doing for the bass players out there, and I'm sure, other musicians. As a Rush fan (as probably all here are), and bass player (as probably all here are as well), I am impressed with your play-throughs.
Cheers!
I liked listening to this. Thanks for all the bass inspiration
You're such a humble guy, and a great bassist. You have helped me along the way, helped me to learn stuff I've needed to learn and wanted to learn. Hats off to you, keep doing it, i look forward to seeing your next bass line and your next bass! :D
I'm usually a skeptical SOB, but I was amazed by your story.
You've got a lot of guts as well as talent. 35,000 people in a niche market think you're the bee's knees.
Long time fan of your channel. Listened to your whole story, fascinating! I really appreciate your sharing this. Beautiful and inspirational. I've been facing a similar disenchantment with a long time hobby (horseback riding in my case). Hearing that someone as talented as you faced a similar down time, but went on to be rejuvenated, is heartening. Rush fans are the best!
Man, that was one of the greatest things I've ever seen on TH-cam. Extremely generous of you to offer some insight into your journey as a Bass player. I've always had a lot of questions regarding your experiences with playing in bands, practice, etc. I'm glad you never put away the Bass. It's kind of funny, I get that same feeling whenever I see such talented players, but I'm also very inspired by them. Thanks a million for all you do to inspire us!!
Just discovered you on TH-cam (I was learning The Weapon on guitar and your bass cover came up during a search), and while I am not a true bassist, I have always owned a bass and would play it from time to time. Now, largely because of your videos, I am playing it a lot and have substantially improved. I am so glad you decided years ago to record yourself playing, because it will now live on forever and you will inspire a lot of players years and years from now. Keep playing and recording vids as long as you have the energy to do it!
At 66 years old I'm still learning. Thanks to your videos I've been able to learn some songs I never thought I could learn. Mostly Rush stuff. I'm in a 3 piece blues band with two 20 somthings doing my best to keep up. Your videos have help me so much.
That's wonderful to hear. I hope you continue to enjoy playing.
I really enjoyed hearing your story. And I Love to watch/listen to yo play!
Thank you!
I really love this video. Its cool to have a picture of the guy who is playing the bass and hear the story behind his instrument. Thanks for sharing!
Thank You for all you work. I really enjoy all of your covers, but I am a huge Rush fan. I think you are a very talented Bass-est.
Thanks for all you do Troy! It was great to hear your story! I've been a huge Rush fan for many years and a Bass player since early high school. Though I used to play along with some of my favorite songs, I never invested the time to figure most of them out note for note. Plus to be honest, it was tough to hear and understand what the heck Geddy was playing so fast! I have been getting back into learning some of the classics now and it's been a huge help being able to watch and listen to what you do. I'm still playing in a classic rock band and we are doing a few Rush tunes. So it's been very helpful to practice along with your videos! You have inspired me to learn some of the tough songs that I may have never tried to learn before. Though I'm not a spring chicken any more I still am striving to get better and expand my horizons as much as I can. Cheers and keep on playin!
Thank you so much for putting up so many covers. I play many of them my own way, and then I come to check your versions so I can get it right!
How am I only seeing this video now? As a newbie bassist (going on 4 years) I stumbled on your channel one day. I really enjoy watching/listening you play. We share some similarities. I got bored with lessons , and don't read music, among others. Keep playing! You rock!
Thanks for sharing. I’ve suffered from musical burn out too. Glad you were inspired to play again. Appreciate your vulnerability in making this video. I’ve been a student of music for the past 39 years and happy to still be learning. Thanks for the inspiration.
Thanks for posting this video! For just over a month now, my mom and I have been watching your cover videos (mostly the Rush covers) and have enjoyed them immensely! My mom wondered about your background, so when we found this video, it was well received. I always get a kick out of the masks along the wall and my mom notices how you avoid looking directly into the camera.
Your bass playing ability is amazing and we always look forward to seeing your videos. Being a huge Rush fan myself, watching you play Rush covers has given me a new appreciation of Geddy Lee's work. Thank you for that. :)
THANK YOU for posting such great videos!
I am so lucky to have found your channel. I was in high school in 1980 when Permanent Waved came out. I was a band geek (trombone) and really had no clue when it came to good music, until I bought & devoured that album. Ever since I have been a devoted fan of Prog Rock with an emphasis on Rush. Thanks for brightening one man’s day. 😎