It's like having a conversation with somebody while your are typing a text message on your phone, under the table, to somebody else. (read this somewhere)
This might sound too evident, but when you compose a song, it's yours, you got each and every note sticked into your head, both for your bassline and your vocals. The bass plays almost in "auto" mode, and you focus on the vocals that are very close to the bassline. If you make a cover, both playing bass and singing then you will be in trouble and have have to practise for a very long time.
He played a simpler line live. That might have been because it worked better, though, not because he couldn't play the part - this song was weird live, with the guitar playing the chords.
One of those 3-piece bands that produced masterpieces. As Andy Summers once said “in a 3 member group there is no-breather. You need to keep busy all the time”. Brilliant musicians
Sting never played the bassline this way live due to it interfering with his ability to sing it, as far as I know, he only played the original bassline when the album was being recorded at AIR in Montserret, there are also several citations on the song (I believe on the wiki as well) that he never played this version of the bassline live at concerts.
Sting (aka, Gordon Sumner) is such a massive talent, to this day. 'Nice to see you focusing on his work in The Police. It could be easy for casual listeners to undervalue his interesting bass playing, considering the power of his singing, song writing, and guitar skills.
Not one instrument plays on the one in this song. Stewart Copeland acknowledges that this drum pattern is one of his hardest for that reason. Such a killer song and album. Great job on this cover. YOu bring back memories for this old man.
This is my favorite Police song. For many years Ghosts in the Machine was my only Police record. I learned the song when it first came back in the early 80's and relearned it and jammed on it with a couple of friends over the past year. In the 80's I played it with a pick. Today I play it with my fingers. Great bass line(s).
Ghost…was my 1st Police album & the very first album I bought with my own money. I can still remember where & approximately when I bought it. It holds a special place in my heart, then again, doesn’t all of their work? (Like choosing the best Beatles album, right?) As a drummer, Stewart & Neil P. we’re my greatest influences (I think most Gen-X drummers would say the same).Back then it was impossible not to be effected by their playing. Prior to watching this video, I worried that Julia might play the bass line incorrectly, as is often done. She plays it exactly as I hear it. So that makes her correct;). Play on, my friend!
1. Obviously love the bass playing. 2. Love the facial expressions. It's like you're in a dream world. 3. Love how you switched from playing with a pick to playing with your fingers. Very cool! Gracias, Julia!
Excellent cover of this song. I know I've said it before Julia, but your precision and technique is so deadly accurate. I've been a bassist since about 1978, and I really enjoy your lessons.
I don't understand why I even watch these videos)) I like this immersion more. The facial expressions and immersion in the guitar make me smile. Plays well
thanks Julia. I really like this bass line. A lot of rhythm that reaches your feet and you can't stop moving. It's one of my favorite police songs. very well touched
Dead End Job is the best police bass line hands down. Andy Summers talked about when they played that live people would be jaw open at Sting playing the bass line and singing at the same time. But anything Julia choses is just *chefs kiss* kudos.
Thank you, Julia! When I saw this upload I knew it was because many people, myself included, mentioned it in a previous comment section. Such a simple, yet somehow sofisticated and captivating bass line :)
Great to see you again! I know you are super busy, which is q good thing. Hope you are well and grovin' in the pocket of your choosing 😊 Dbl hand waves!
Julia, you did a great James Jamerson video but you also need to review Bob Babbitt bass parts he did with Motown and beyond! Keep the fun videos coming. Best Regards, JP
Hey 👋🏽 Julia! I really like 👍🏽 the fact you started finger style play going into the 3rd verse which has the same tone change Sting 🐝 does on the album 💿 version! You nailed it! ✌🏽
Awesome! Do you hold the pick with the third and fourth fingers at the fingerstyle part? I often pick with three fingers so I couldn't do that. Sometimes I put the pick in my mouth during the fingerstyle part. That makes singing backing vocals impossible. Can't always win =)
Per usual, you crushed it Julia. Great bass on that song. Most of my favorite bass songs are on Zenyatta Mondata. Man In A Suitcase, Canary In A Coal mine, Driven to Tears, Bombs Away, and Shadows In The Rain.
Love it! You didn’t ask but, Andy’s solo on Bombs Away was my favorite of his; very playful. The “Oh” they shouted on the off-beat at the beginning of the solo would cause my dog Sampson to stop in his tracks & locate the barking dogs he was hearing! Sampson & those days are gone, now. Where does it go? Life gets in the way of life. Whoa! That got serious, quickly. Sorry. Good health!
The police are the main reason I started on guitar, we got my brother this bass for his 40th birthday. Excellent job, if people like this riff, try searching out some of the live versions, particularly the US Festival ‘82.
How in the world can he sing at the same time? It never ceases to impress me.
It's like having a conversation with somebody while your are typing a text message on your phone, under the table, to somebody else. (read this somewhere)
This might sound too evident, but when you compose a song, it's yours, you got each and every note sticked into your head, both for your bassline and your vocals.
The bass plays almost in "auto" mode, and you focus on the vocals that are very close to the bassline.
If you make a cover, both playing bass and singing then you will be in trouble and have have to practise for a very long time.
Amazing Trio
He plays it differently live, less complex. Still an awesome bass player tho.
He played a simpler line live. That might have been because it worked better, though, not because he couldn't play the part - this song was weird live, with the guitar playing the chords.
Sting would play this while singing! All of the members of the Police were beasts on their instruments.
One of those 3-piece bands that produced masterpieces.
As Andy Summers once said “in a 3 member group there is no-breather. You need to keep busy all the time”.
Brilliant musicians
Sting never played the bassline this way live due to it interfering with his ability to sing it, as far as I know, he only played the original bassline when the album was being recorded at AIR in Montserret, there are also several citations on the song (I believe on the wiki as well) that he never played this version of the bassline live at concerts.
see the Gateshead concert from 1982. He plays the syncopated part between the sung verses, while the simplified phrase during singing @@nkogliaz
On sniff yeah
He didn’t play it like that live
Julia ...The Spirit of the bass ! 😊
As a complete Police nutcase and Bassist. Myself you nailed that..
You show why the bass player is always the coolest member of the band!
So very true and my favorite bass player is Geddy Lee and it is great singing as well at the same time
Thank God for Julia Hofer! Too long away, as always. Always the best content on bass from this lady.
Sting (aka, Gordon Sumner) is such a massive talent, to this day. 'Nice to see you focusing on his work in The Police. It could be easy for casual listeners to undervalue his interesting bass playing, considering the power of his singing, song writing, and guitar skills.
Not one instrument plays on the one in this song. Stewart Copeland acknowledges that this drum pattern is one of his hardest for that reason. Such a killer song and album. Great job on this cover. YOu bring back memories for this old man.
Ever heard of reggae music?
@@reggaefan2700 of course I have.
This is my favorite Police song. For many years Ghosts in the Machine was my only Police record. I learned the song when it first came back in the early 80's and relearned it and jammed on it with a couple of friends over the past year. In the 80's I played it with a pick. Today I play it with my fingers. Great bass line(s).
Ghost…was my 1st Police album & the very first album I bought with my own money. I can still remember where & approximately when I bought it. It holds a special place in my heart, then again, doesn’t all of their work? (Like choosing the best Beatles album, right?)
As a drummer, Stewart & Neil P. we’re my greatest influences (I think most Gen-X drummers would say the same).Back then it was impossible not to be effected by their playing. Prior to watching this video, I worried that Julia might play the bass line incorrectly, as is often done. She plays it exactly as I hear it. So that makes her correct;). Play on, my friend!
Julia you knocked it out of the ball park 👏👏👏
Love this bass line. Never get tired of playing it on my Fender Jazz
1. Obviously love the bass playing. 2. Love the facial expressions. It's like you're in a dream world. 3. Love how you switched from playing with a pick to playing with your fingers. Very cool! Gracias, Julia!
thought a long time how to express your "2." without sounding stupid (or creepy) you did it for me - thanks ;-)
First part using a pick, the second part fingered.... And both absolutely flawless. Julia's talent is truly amazing.
This made my day. As a bass player I can say this little guy got some groove and stays in pocket! Nice job!!!!
My favorite Police song played my favorite bass TH-camr. Thanks Julia!
One of Police's best songs. The bass is great. Cheers Julia for this excellent video
Excellent cover of this song. I know I've said it before Julia, but your precision and technique is so deadly accurate. I've been a bassist since about 1978, and I really enjoy your lessons.
this song feels like spirits in a material world. ingenious. Sting is a godly gifted musician.
I never knew this song had such a killer bass line! Nice playing
Exactly! I wish bands would mix tracks like this, with the bass much more prominent.
Well played Julia! The groove switching is cool and I think fits so well with the music.
Great job
Awesome going up the neck, then to the bridge, then back to the plectrum! Suits each section of the song.
I don't understand why I even watch these videos)) I like this immersion more. The facial expressions and immersion in the guitar make me smile. Plays well
I Never miss a single Julia’s vid. Happy moment. Thanks
Singing the verse while playing that bassline is... really hard. Great song. Great bass playing
Thanks Julia for this excellent cover ! See U soon. François
I just love your playing. So cool.
It’s hypnotic.
Awesome
Those 1st two LPs -I was such a fan-such a bass driven band-you have to love a three piece.
thanks Julia. I really like this bass line. A lot of rhythm that reaches your feet and you can't stop moving. It's one of my favorite police songs. very well touched
Safe to say, this is a basically perfect cover. The tone, timing, and dynamics are all very impressive.
Thanks Julia, also one of my faves from The Police !
Man we’ve always had some worthy and fantastic bass lines and riffs,keep thumping brother!!
You got that down to a tea. Just the right amount of attack.. but also very smooth...sting is so so underrated such a gifted musician...
This is for sure one of my favorite Police tracks and bass lines. Thanks for covering it. And for the swinging and bass face! 😅
Great Bass Line by one of the greats! Fab job as always Julia.
Yeah ! I told you about this one ! Thanks Julia !
Funky AF ,love the bass . It's how want mine to look but in blue !
Dead End Job is the best police bass line hands down. Andy Summers talked about when they played that live people would be jaw open at Sting playing the bass line and singing at the same time. But anything Julia choses is just *chefs kiss* kudos.
Dead End Job- Another correct answer!
Hi Julia . Thank you for sharing new video, always is great class
Thank you, Julia! When I saw this upload I knew it was because many people, myself included, mentioned it in a previous comment section. Such a simple, yet somehow sofisticated and captivating bass line :)
My other favorite song from The Police, real 🔥🔥🔥 bass line and nice job as usual Julia ❤️🎸
I love her smile... infectious. Also, one of my favorite bands.
ok, ok...
I saw a version you did with drums before. But solo, this take's the cake! Thank you Jon.
Great to see you again! I know you are super busy, which is q good thing. Hope you are well and grovin' in the pocket of your choosing 😊 Dbl hand waves!
i asked you, exhaustively, to play this song and you did It.
thank a lot and greetings from brazil
Excellent! !
Great Julia, beautiful song, beautiful tone!
Wow,amanzing!!
Awesome group! Really very ahead of their time! Sting , Andy and Stewart were insane talent!
Cool bass cover ! Thank you Julia ;-)
Absolutely perfect 👍 very nice indeed
Thank you very much! // Cheers, Julia
Police were one of the (very) few 80s bands I REALLY loved! ❤
I love it !! I still listen to alblum
Best Bass Face EVER‼️🙌🏼✨😍
Julia, you did a great James Jamerson video but you also need to review Bob Babbitt bass parts he did with Motown and beyond! Keep the fun videos coming. Best Regards, JP
Yes it’s an amazing song with a terrific bass line from such an incredible band The Police. Beautifully played also note perfect.
Love your playing, big fan and thank you for the notation.
Love the Police ! And I've always loved this song -- but you pointed out the bass lines in such a good way. Thanks!
❤❤❤loveeeeeee this !!
You just made my weekend with this one! thank you so much!
Wow, I remember learning this when it first came out. An incredible bass line and well executed J.
I wonder if Sting had tuned his Van Zalinge bass lower at 2:19 minute? Thanks Julia 👍😘
Sound is spot on!
Hey 👋🏽 Julia! I really like 👍🏽 the fact you started finger style play going into the 3rd verse which has the same tone change Sting 🐝 does on the album 💿 version! You nailed it! ✌🏽
Thank you for going back and getting Spirits. It definitely should have been on the first list! What a great lick!
the best and most beautiful bassist in the world!!!😍
Really enjoyable to hear you play your really really
good.
Julia rules! Beautiful!
i like it, i like it a lot
I love this baseline so much, so simple and yet so striking and unique. This is a great cover
Great stuff Julia. Stings bass line songs are the hardest to play. He is a genius
Really good. Thanks for sharing
“Bed’s too big without you” is my fav
Muito bom adorei 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
Very well done 👍
😍 Amei o som Julia!
STING is the reason I bought a Tele-bass as my first choice
Awesome! Do you hold the pick with the third and fourth fingers at the fingerstyle part? I often pick with three fingers so I couldn't do that. Sometimes I put the pick in my mouth during the fingerstyle part. That makes singing backing vocals impossible. Can't always win =)
Julia, you are the greatest bass player the world...
Great job getting feel down perfectly 🙏🏻
Hungry for You from same album also drives a strong bass……as i found out through the walls in nurses accommodation many years ago
Hey Julia, this is my favourite song by The Police!! ✌️😁
I like the Stingrays snap!
fantastic julia, ❤thank you as always👏🏽🙏🏽
Friday, bassgoddess, life is good. Have a epic weekend Julia
Thank you! (and I never could figure out where the 1 is in this tune...)
Awesome! Such an amazing song! Truly one of the best! Well done!
Julia is awesome, Thanks for sharing your talent on bass and yor good ear for music.
Great playing, Julia!!!
New wave on it's finest.
Greats performance ❤
Beautiful bass line
Beautiful bass
Per usual, you crushed it Julia. Great bass on that song. Most of my favorite bass songs are on Zenyatta Mondata. Man In A Suitcase, Canary In A Coal mine, Driven to Tears, Bombs Away, and Shadows In The Rain.
Love it! You didn’t ask but, Andy’s solo on Bombs Away was my favorite of his; very playful. The “Oh” they shouted on the off-beat at the beginning of the solo would cause my dog Sampson to stop in his tracks & locate the barking dogs he was hearing! Sampson & those days are gone, now. Where does it go? Life gets in the way of life. Whoa! That got serious, quickly. Sorry. Good health!
Excellent Julia!! U Rock!!
That was excellent, danke Julia.
Bravissima!
I agree with your comments it's incredible
The police are the main reason I started on guitar, we got my brother this bass for his 40th birthday. Excellent job, if people like this riff, try searching out some of the live versions, particularly the US Festival ‘82.