“Planet Earth” Bass Tutorial with John Taylor

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  • Welcome to John Taylor’s STONE LOVE BASS ODYSSEY, a bass tutorial through some of your favourite Duran Duran tracks. Each episode, which airs Wednesdays at 11am PST on the band's instagram channel (@duranduran) will be followed by a live Instagram live chat with a series of special guests . Enjoy the odyssey!
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  • @thomaswictor1751
    @thomaswictor1751 4 ปีที่แล้ว +550

    I spent ten years as a music journalist. Unlike every other writer in the business, I always submitted my article to the artist for final approval before I turned it in. In ten years, John Taylor was the only artist who didn't request a single change. "Don't change a word!" he said. Easily the nicest person I ever interviewed.

    • @bbaker68
      @bbaker68 4 ปีที่แล้ว +25

      Thomas Wictor sounds like you had a dream job! WOW!

    • @berlinsaintclair9100
      @berlinsaintclair9100 3 ปีที่แล้ว +19

      That is cool as heck and rare. I've known a handful of music journalists in my time and heard many stories. I'm so glad you shared this about JT.

    • @verrahchamma2881
      @verrahchamma2881 3 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      Wow! Lucky you for having chatted with him

    • @CrassMufumbu
      @CrassMufumbu 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Great story huge fan of Duran Duran and love your political commentary.

    • @finnmcginn9931
      @finnmcginn9931 ปีที่แล้ว

      You're proud of the fact that you're more publicist than journalist? Odd

  • @jasonklein9346
    @jasonklein9346 4 ปีที่แล้ว +467

    John Taylor is criminally underrated as a bass player. He's also one of the best backing vocals also.

    • @resa.walters
      @resa.walters 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I love seeing John, sing!
      I think it was in "come up and see me, make me smile" the first time I saw him do that.
      Sure makes me happy!

    • @SanitysVoid
      @SanitysVoid 3 ปีที่แล้ว +29

      No he's not. He is well known and well respected by bass players around the world and by players in other styles of music.

    • @resa.walters
      @resa.walters 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      @@SanitysVoid You're so right.
      He's got guitars with his name on them, so that tells you something.
      Plus he's an athourity figure on basses, check out the youtube videos/interviews/tutorials.

    • @SanitysVoid
      @SanitysVoid 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@resa.walters What will I learn from the videos and interviews/tutorials?

    • @resa.walters
      @resa.walters 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@SanitysVoid That he's an expert.

  • @kingdiamond5840
    @kingdiamond5840 4 ปีที่แล้ว +45

    What a dream come true. 35 years of listening to these bass lines and I never thought I’d be watching John teaching me the licks to all these songs. Sometimes I hate TH-cam but other times I love it. One thing for sure, I’ll ALWAYS love Duran Duran!!!

  • @demonweber666
    @demonweber666 4 ปีที่แล้ว +77

    I got bullied in the 80s for being a Duran fan. Started dying my hair,spiking my hair, wearing an earring,etc. Duran was a "girly band" to a lot of idiots. I always thought John was a beautiful, talented man.But it wasnt cool to say other men were attractive back then. Whatever. Duran Duran is still one of my favorites, John is still hot, and he is an underrated musician. Funny too, i had so many girlfriends in high school, because i looked different, and listened to cool music.Thank you Duran Duran, and thanks John for this great video. Lockdown memory lane!

    • @thiscorrosion900
      @thiscorrosion900 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      At first I was wary of Duran Duran, a lot of us jr. high kids thought they were a pretty boy, teeny bopper band at best. Then I bought their tapes and started really listening,
      and I liked the song Please Please Tell Me Now, and Planet Earth in particular, so that cemented it. Went back and got the first album on cassette. Later when Rio came out, I would ride around with a friend of mine who was mainly more a Van Halen and metal fan, but he liked Duran, so we would ride around on our bikes with the boombox and the tape of Rio blasting. People would heckle us, but we could give a shit. You're gonna listen to My Own Way, and like it!!

    • @OlivierDemeijer
      @OlivierDemeijer 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Wasn't it a girly band ??? :D

    • @mikailumar7922
      @mikailumar7922 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@OlivierDemeijer Kinda but its not about the looks, its about the music, and their music is godlike.

    • @mikaylacveta
      @mikaylacveta 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      PERIODTT

  • @robbins67
    @robbins67 4 ปีที่แล้ว +161

    The passion in JT's face and voice says it all. After all these years. Living legend.....

    • @Juki.227
      @Juki.227 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Mmmsí... John vive en una totalidad... Sus gestos, su voz y sus palabras están conectadas con lo que siente y se observa claramente en su ser... Además de bello es coherente...

    • @robbins67
      @robbins67 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@Juki.227 hermosamente dicho

    • @Juki.227
      @Juki.227 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@robbins67 John nos inspira hasta las palabras...

  • @sergiosaunier
    @sergiosaunier 4 ปีที่แล้ว +528

    John Taylor, ladies and gentlemen. One of the best bass players ever.

    • @Twobarpsi
      @Twobarpsi 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Absolutely!

    • @DuffElmer
      @DuffElmer 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      True

    • @nazderinkalyoncu1297
      @nazderinkalyoncu1297 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      HE IS OFTEN MISUNDERSTOOD, EVEN UNDERRATED....SOME BASS MAGAZINES CALLED HIM " BASS OWNER " NOT BASS PLAYER...

    • @sergiosaunier
      @sergiosaunier 4 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      naz derin kalyoncu On the other hand, during the late eighties/early nineties, Bass Player magazine voted him as the best bass player in the world. So there.

    • @dionysiaex5538
      @dionysiaex5538 4 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      Dude, please. You clearly don't know any bass players.

  • @JamesHartnell
    @JamesHartnell 4 ปีที่แล้ว +262

    I think they were almost ignored as musicians when they came out, why? Because your little sister liked them, which for those of us listening to 'cool stuff', meant they were instantly rubbish. Once that prejudice was out of the way years later, it was a joy to find them again and realise how good they were both as writers and musicians - then I saw them live ... and as performers. Total professionals, as talented as anyone.

    • @frankcavallo
      @frankcavallo 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      you're absolutely right

    • @davecostello560
      @davecostello560 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Good musicians for sure, but the lyrics were pretentious tosh mostly.

    • @samsmith3025
      @samsmith3025 4 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      His bass playing was always well regarded, even among metal players back in the 80's.

    • @Phil_Trujeque
      @Phil_Trujeque 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      @@samsmith3025 ... ABSOLUTELY!
      When I first heard the bassline to Rio, I was blown away! Oh man, I was IN! When their *_'new album'_* came out, it was around the time I was already deep into Sabbath, Priest, Maiden, Scorpions (eventually getting into Thrash) etc...
      As a kid in the 80s, I didn't really have a prejudice for music, so diggin' Duran Duran was an easy call for me... John Taylor's such a sick bassist!

    • @theringmaster886
      @theringmaster886 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Same as My Chemical Romance

  • @maxheadroom4796
    @maxheadroom4796 4 ปีที่แล้ว +23

    This man is an absolute legend ... hes wrote some of the iconic bass lines in music history and is up there with the best ...

  • @bretts.5158
    @bretts.5158 4 ปีที่แล้ว +151

    JT was the epitome of 80s cool but has transcended effortlessly into 2020 and is looking as timeless as ever.

    • @kjnodwell
      @kjnodwell 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Agreed...he looks amazing!!

    • @deanswift9829
      @deanswift9829 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Like i wish you had done this kind of video 30 years ago

    • @lespaulx
      @lespaulx 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Thats one of the things that I really do not understand how its possible. They are still relevant not just by the music but also their talent. Now tell me today, fourty years later, any "new" ( from 90s, 00s) artist/band with the same level of relevance....there is not any of them...

    • @arricammarques1955
      @arricammarques1955 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@lespaulx Stay healthy & creative..

  • @carmenmillermusic
    @carmenmillermusic 4 ปีที่แล้ว +38

    One of the most underrated and insanely talented bassists in the industry.

  • @adamv242
    @adamv242 3 ปีที่แล้ว +90

    I'd give literally anything to wake up in 1981 tomorrow and hear this song for the first time on the radio again..

    • @kimporter1744
      @kimporter1744 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Me too!

    • @brentwalker8596
      @brentwalker8596 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      How about seeing the video for the first time on MTV? It was pretty good times.

    • @randompost11
      @randompost11 ปีที่แล้ว

      I dig that thought! It brings me back to 1981 when I did hear it when it was then considered "new!" You know it's a classic piece when time has no effects through the ears and into the soul.

    • @blickfang3751
      @blickfang3751 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I heard/saw it the first time on MTV

  • @edwagner9364
    @edwagner9364 4 ปีที่แล้ว +85

    As a teenage metal head in the 80's it was not at all cool to like bands in the DD arena of pop music. Having said that, as a musician it is impossible to hear a DD song and not get sucked in by the bass lines this dude lays down! Much respect Mr. Taylor!

    • @rodferrer8167
      @rodferrer8167 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Exactly Ed, I too was a teen metal head back in the 80’s but secretly liked good pop/new wave like the cure, the fixx, tears for fears & Duran Duran! Didn’t let in on it at the time....

    • @xblackcatx1312
      @xblackcatx1312 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Ed Wagner me too, I was a metal freak back then, but I always liked Duran Duran’s tunes ( the ones on MTV anyway) and his bass playing always stuck out. He’s a great player. I noticed him more than most of the bassists in the metal bands I liked. That’s what I quickly clicked on these vids when they came up in my feed.

    • @xblackcatx1312
      @xblackcatx1312 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Rod Ferrer the guy from the Cure was good...The guy from the Smiths too lol. My little sisters music lol. I guess I secretly dug it back then.

    • @scottarnest8980
      @scottarnest8980 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      I was a bit too, but when New Wave hit, I was into Missing Persons, Duran Duran, U2, The Fixx, ABC, ... all for different reasons.

    • @rodferrer8167
      @rodferrer8167 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Btw switched from guitar to bass so now I tune to rhythms when I hear music, love that Tone Mr Taylor gets from his Arias & Peaveys

  • @cindypruitt9534
    @cindypruitt9534 4 ปีที่แล้ว +78

    I was so "in love " with John Taylor when I was 13. I now look back as a 47 year old woman and thank him for wonderful fun times. I respect him now as a musician and still love Duran Duran and Power Station. I am happy they are getting the respect they deserve.

    • @MsElke11
      @MsElke11 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I was 14 and fully obsessed with him! I wasn't wrong!!

    • @resa.walters
      @resa.walters 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I appreciate his playing now, not just his beauty.
      Back then I didn't know he was a bass guitarist I just new he was so much more gorgeous than Andy.

    • @andreahoffman8152
      @andreahoffman8152 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Same here.

    • @MezMcG
      @MezMcG 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I'll fight you all for him! He was my intended from ages 12 to 16 (1981 to 1985).

    • @paigecat9104
      @paigecat9104 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Same here but I was 13 in 1984 more like school girl puppy dog crush. You know putting the posters on the wall of my bedroom watching for their video to come on MTV. I'm from a midsize southern town called Knoxville, EAST Tennessee. They didn't tour to my neck of the woods back then. By 15 I grew bored and moved on and didn't have crushes really on anyone since. I don't know about you by the time I was 18 graduated from high school was too busy thinking about college and just forgot about the group. Part of living and growing up!

  • @OctoberRust1973
    @OctoberRust1973 4 ปีที่แล้ว +151

    This made me smile so hard my face hurts. The band so nice, they named it twice. Been a fan since I was...11? I’m 46 now.🥰

    • @rosanamussin236
      @rosanamussin236 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      I became fan at the same age and I asked for my first cassette for my 12 birthday gift and of course was a Duran Duran ‘s cassette it was arena , now i am 47 and still love John and nick ! The film who inspired them for their name DURAN DURAN was barbarella ... love from Argentina 🇦🇷😘🆒

    • @Chechula1000
      @Chechula1000 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@daviclar867 Barbarella is the movie

    • @margaretjongebloed6386
      @margaretjongebloed6386 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Same here! I’m now 49! They were postered all over my bedroom walls!

    • @peterbrown6224
      @peterbrown6224 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      You took the words out of my mouth - grinning from ear to ear since I found this.
      Led Zep concert tonight - life is good.

  • @kelconway5792
    @kelconway5792 4 ปีที่แล้ว +49

    JT is a world-class musician with a beautiful soul. I loved his book and I'm so happy that he learned from his life experiences and transformed into the person he is today.

  • @traceymurphy2616
    @traceymurphy2616 4 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    This is one of the few upsides of the pandemic: confined to their homes, musicians and celebrities find new, more personal, ways to connect with fans. So nice to see JT doing well and sharing his craft with us.

  • @JustABrokenToy
    @JustABrokenToy 4 ปีที่แล้ว +179

    I have to say, Duran Duran has some of the best bass lines. unlike many songs where the bass line just reflects the root note of the song's chord progression, actually having a bass melody of sorts makes the songs so much more interesting. so thank you for bringing your music to the world!

    • @midnified2227
      @midnified2227 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Can we say Rio?!

    • @pixiewings21_9
      @pixiewings21_9 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Just about all my favourite songs have the bass in the driver's seat.

    • @johnbriancatedrilla4028
      @johnbriancatedrilla4028 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      What about geddy lee, john entwistle, jack bruce they did make bass sounds badass too

    • @seansims4269
      @seansims4269 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      JT is the sound that inspired me to choose the bass...aside from the the funk masters my dad jammed too...I wanted to play because of John's image and sound but after missing some basketball games cause of practice I gave up and haven't had a bass In 32 years...i still feel that passion and should give it go again ...hella band friends

    • @johnbriancatedrilla4028
      @johnbriancatedrilla4028 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@seansims4269 what about geddy lee, jack bruce or john entwistle are they part of your inspiration on bass playing

  • @wmlau69
    @wmlau69 4 ปีที่แล้ว +81

    Glad to see you’ve recovered and healthy again.

  • @LouLevyJr
    @LouLevyJr 4 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    For things like this, the Internet is worth it! A legend of the history of Pop, sharing and teaching his talent, with that desire and that naturalness! Thanks, John! You are a great guy 😉👏

  • @chriswilly2208
    @chriswilly2208 4 ปีที่แล้ว +32

    Loved heavy metal in the 80's but always loved Duran Duran too.

  • @davidpedder9048
    @davidpedder9048 4 ปีที่แล้ว +201

    I think it was John's funky base playing that helped get me hooked on DD. John didn't get the recognition he deserves

    • @johnbriancatedrilla4028
      @johnbriancatedrilla4028 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Like every bassist in their band too get that treatment for not getting the recognition

    • @SuperBoomshack
      @SuperBoomshack 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      That's ok, he got more pussy in a week than you and me will get in our lifetime🤣

    • @iggydip
      @iggydip 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      JT is a great bass player and fast as funk! DD got me into music, along with a few others and it never left me. Did I make the big bucks...nah.... but in my head I will one day. I am a synth guy through and through but if you want to get into bass playing you could do a lot worse than try to play like this man. Respect ✊

    • @johnbriancatedrilla4028
      @johnbriancatedrilla4028 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@iggydip do you know geddy lee?

    • @racafritz
      @racafritz 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      SuperBoomshack Came here to say the same thing.😄

  • @lynjago6022
    @lynjago6022 4 ปีที่แล้ว +146

    Nice. A bond with Roger, that's why the band are so good, bass and drums are the backbone of any band.:-)

    • @JaybayJay
      @JaybayJay 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      I thought the electricity was. "What are they singing?" "I don't know I can't hear anything!"

    • @svetlanaisacenko2339
      @svetlanaisacenko2339 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Оооо!! '

    • @svetlanaisacenko2339
      @svetlanaisacenko2339 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Я по казахскому говорю

    • @mikebest634
      @mikebest634 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      As a guitarist with many years playing in bands ,that is very true ,bass and drums carry the song . John Taylor is up there with the best .

    • @vmastereadg
      @vmastereadg 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      The bread and the butter.

  • @azbababooey
    @azbababooey 4 ปีที่แล้ว +45

    I first heard Duran Duran when Hungry Like The Wolf hit MTV, like many Americans. I immediately checked out their other songs and was floored by Rio’s bass line. So many new wave bands at the time we’re all synth and drum machine driven. These guys actually played their instruments and played them well. Watching John now doing this is awesome...thank you. I love the stories and how the songs came to be. Please do more of this and if you could do Rio that would be great.

  • @NubianEagle
    @NubianEagle 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    This makes me appreciate John as a bassist even more. He's so underrated.

  • @Two_Buck
    @Two_Buck 4 ปีที่แล้ว +186

    Is John Taylor the coolest dude ever or what.

  • @sullysunsets16
    @sullysunsets16 4 ปีที่แล้ว +81

    Fantastic Idea. Let her rip. 80s forever !!

  • @ultrablue2
    @ultrablue2 4 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    John- I’m loving this series. It would be wonderful if all the members could do what you’re doing- take a song and talk candidly about how they created their parts to it. Such a treat!

    • @resa.walters
      @resa.walters 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Geez, before he explained, I didn't know that the recorded all their parts separately.
      So greatly appreciate that pro lesson.

  • @wrathaz
    @wrathaz 3 ปีที่แล้ว +38

    Seems like such a down to earth, cool guy. What an awesome thing to do for the fans and the bass community in general!

  • @robingarland570
    @robingarland570 4 ปีที่แล้ว +88

    John Taylor..... I love love love you so much!!!!!!

  • @simonharbuckle3931
    @simonharbuckle3931 4 ปีที่แล้ว +56

    John, you were the one who inspired me to play bass.
    I can't begin to thank you enough for that.
    You're truly one of the best bass players of all time.

  • @mgauci45
    @mgauci45 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    It's one thing I've always loved about Duran Duran. John's bass is always out front in the music. All of his bass lines are simply epic.

  • @valeniusthekat
    @valeniusthekat 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    OMFG!!!!! JOHN TAYLOR!!!!! You are the reason why I wanted to play bass. For a chick to play bass guitar is hard to find, but I'm a Tomboy from Hell.... I have loved you guys since day one..... 🔊😍🕪 I was just listening to some Wild Boys just last night.
    Thank you all for your beats, musically, visually, heartbeats.
    Much love to you all

  • @metalmuumuu4181
    @metalmuumuu4181 4 ปีที่แล้ว +35

    Omg, John Taylor is so frigging beautiful.

    • @samanthalewin4397
      @samanthalewin4397 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Priya Rajkumar
      He is st7ll handsome, has a lovely smile, beautiful, soft voice and he seems very nice too. Very delicious.

    • @XI_Daisy_XI
      @XI_Daisy_XI 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      samantha lewin
      Mmmhhmmm!😍

    • @resa.walters
      @resa.walters 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      He's actually too beautiful, if that's possible.
      But though it's killing me, because I can't have him, oh what a way to go!

  • @ronsdeepvibescorner
    @ronsdeepvibescorner 4 ปีที่แล้ว +69

    *Legend !* 👊🎧👊

  • @Sanguine_Addiction
    @Sanguine_Addiction 3 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    John is one of my favorite bass players. This particular bass line will NEVER get old.

  • @Dayna-Punky
    @Dayna-Punky 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    JT made me hear and love the beat and sound of the bass. My son played the tuba in high school band and switched to bass after graduation. This made the 80's teen in me so proud!

  • @enriquevp77
    @enriquevp77 4 ปีที่แล้ว +53

    What a wonderful guy, authentically talented, brilliant guy. I see why he and the rest of the guys on Duran Duran have touched the hearts of millions of people through all these years.

  • @patriciajacobs8224
    @patriciajacobs8224 4 ปีที่แล้ว +43

    *Here's to being together until we're together again!*

  • @00sinders
    @00sinders 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    The bass line to Rio is something else. Look forward to that one..

  • @fabienneolsztynski3521
    @fabienneolsztynski3521 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    My mother was an absolute fan of Duran Durant and especially John Taylor...I grew up with that band and when I see the videos again, I understand why he was her favorite. Since then, I'm as much a fan of the band as she was !

  • @michaelhudson2096
    @michaelhudson2096 4 ปีที่แล้ว +605

    And just like that, all other TH-cam channels became obsolete.

  • @helmiabdullah2271
    @helmiabdullah2271 4 ปีที่แล้ว +62

    Woww.....The Legend himself!! 🤘

    • @thespaceram2879
      @thespaceram2879 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Denounce satan and his devil horns. Willingly accepting God=Lord Jesus Christ as you Savior and repent while there is time. Unless you want to end up along with the deciever satan in hell afterwards.

  • @seanalexander1984
    @seanalexander1984 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Wow it's hard to believe that Planet Earth is 40 years old. Thank you so much for doing that. It's nice to see how a song was built. And it's also nice to see who your musical heroes are. You John Taylor sir are truly one of the greatest musicians of our time. And as for Duran Duran you guys are truly one of the greatest bands of all time!!!

  • @cellohymns9704
    @cellohymns9704 4 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    I've been a professional bass player for 25 years and I still often warm up with 'Rio". Great bass line by a great player

  • @chrisbirdsall6055
    @chrisbirdsall6055 4 ปีที่แล้ว +35

    One of my favorite bassists. He had it all back in the day: tone, feel, note choice, and the look!

  • @jen68
    @jen68 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    It’s fun to see John today as he was my first crush way back in 81! Still a beautiful man.

  • @diamonddavemc
    @diamonddavemc 4 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    I've always admired JT's ability to create distinctive basslines that merge his punk indie roots with funk. It's good to hear him confirm it.

  • @binheiss
    @binheiss 21 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I love this typical Taylor sound. This man is absolutly underrated.

  • @iamalpharius9483
    @iamalpharius9483 4 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    I have been a bassist since 1985 because of you sir.....well, you, Steve Harris, Jaco, Geddy Lee and Pino Palladino.
    Thank you for all you have done and all you ever will do.
    Peace.

  • @lolovixen1963
    @lolovixen1963 4 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    My preteen/ teenage existence wouldn’t have been complete without this man. Duran Duran for life !👊🏼

  • @diego67.5
    @diego67.5 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    John is the type of man you would talk to for hours on a topic that doesn't even interest you, he´s so nice!

  • @erinfraise6154
    @erinfraise6154 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Oh please, please, PLEASE do Rio! That is the song that hooked me, in part because of that amazing bassline that made it so danceable.
    JT is a God, in every sense of the word. A class act, a consummate professional, immensely talented, and still devastatingly handsome after 40 years! I know some people that were lucky enough to have met him and they have all said he is kind, affable, and genuinely interested in his fans. He likes the connection.
    I will meet him one day. He may be in a nursing home, but I bet I will still try to nail him because sexy like that is FOREVER!

  • @melissaandrews4276
    @melissaandrews4276 4 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Oh Lord... be still my ❤️...as a teen, my room covered wall to wall with Duran Duran posters and John ! This is the crush that has stood the rest of time!!! Love to see this!

  • @morganfleur
    @morganfleur 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    A supernatural rhythm section, consistently intelligent lyrics, smart keyboard lines, the punk rock edge, and a sense of style. The odds of such a confluence of talent are staggering. They're special and they found a way to have an enduring career. Flipping remarkable.

  • @rockysanz
    @rockysanz 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    John Is an amazing musician just like the entire group! They deserve so much more recognition, they are all truly phenomenal!

  • @palomahealing5073
    @palomahealing5073 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Love seeing John Taylor, (my favorite,) besides Simon showing us how to play the Bass...my favorite instrument ever! I just love that Bass sound. My Dad sang in a band from when I was 12-18 and rehearsals were held at our house, and my boyfriend at the time I was 15. His dad was the Bass player, and he had started to teach me a little..cos I already knew guitar and I was loving it! Duran Duran came into the scene like 7 years later..I'm actually 63 just like you are, John now in 2022. Wow!! You guys are still as great as Ever! 🙌❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

  • @askhollib
    @askhollib 4 ปีที่แล้ว +38

    The bass guitar is my absolutely favorite instrument and I LOVE videos like this. I truly hope that there will be more of them, including the other members providing their own stories. Thank you John for sharing this. Please oh please --- cover Rio in this fashion.

  • @betsyross9301
    @betsyross9301 4 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    How fun to see this ,My boyband I was 13 in 1983 and you guys were at the height of your fame and naturally the videos wete the best and still are the gold standard your collaboration with Russell Mulcahy
    absolutely fabulous you were the genre you made MTV ...
    So you look terrific barley aged a day keep up whatever your doing it sure is working for you...
    Must be odd to have your original fans saying they are now grandmothers....I love my 9 year old granddaughter and show her your videos and she can't believe all that production value just amazing so your still entertaining us.....Cheers.....

  • @JuanBautistaMadriz
    @JuanBautistaMadriz 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Just wonderful. I was 13 when Duran Duran came out. I just loved all about the band and the bass riffs that John played were amazing. It's just wonderful to hear from the man himself all about his technique and the stories behind each of Duran Duran masterful songs. Thank you John, thank you, thank you, thank you. You made this 54 year old kid happy for over 40 years!!! Keep it coming.

  • @deadohiosky1701
    @deadohiosky1701 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    OMG, John! This is a dream come true for me. You were literally the first person who got me interested in guitar of any kind, simply by listening to your incredible playing as a teen in the early 80s. My first purchased guitar was a bass, in no small part due to your inspiration. DD received attention for a lot of things, but for me it was always about the music, particularly the musicianship and pure talent of the band members, something shamefully overlooked and underrated, IMHO. To this day, you are still in my tier 1 of all-time favorite bass players alongside Cliff Burton, Steve Harris, and Justin Chancellor. While I have great respect for the entire band, your sound and playing was the absolute essential backbone that made DD what it was. Thank you so much for sharing these insights!

  • @montessafenn5930
    @montessafenn5930 4 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    WOW! Thank you! This was such an honor to watch! You are truly amazing! I was born in '76. Without Duran Duran, I don't know where I would be! You guys made my teenage years absolutely amazing & I've never stopped listening! My 17 year old son is now a huge DD fan also! Thanks for sharing! This made my day & more! Love you! Stay safe! 💙💙💙

    • @julia393n
      @julia393n 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      good on you for sharing DD with a new generation

    • @montessafenn5930
      @montessafenn5930 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@julia393n 👍🏻It's a special thing to share!

    • @danamcardle1403
      @danamcardle1403 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      agree with your thoughts on the band 100%

  • @scottfree2248
    @scottfree2248 4 ปีที่แล้ว +27

    John is such an underrated bassist. Such great riffs on Planet Earth.

    • @jumpinjojo
      @jumpinjojo 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Scott Free Who underrated him?

    • @scottfree2248
      @scottfree2248 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@jumpinjojo John never seems to get praise from the Music media or his peers for his Bass work unlike some musicians in other bands.
      .Duran Duran fans already know he's great.!

  • @Totaldane
    @Totaldane 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Wish you would do a bass tutorial on "hold back the rain". It has some distinct grooves

  • @scsidrum
    @scsidrum 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I love ‘Is There Anyone Out There’ for bass part. Quite simply brilliant.

  • @colincampbell1646
    @colincampbell1646 4 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    An inspiration to many. Incredible to think that this guy got a hard time from the music press for not being a "proper" musician. 40 years on and with a stunning catalogue of work not even the bitterest critic can deny John Taylor is simply a music legend.

  • @izaakdaviddiggs
    @izaakdaviddiggs 4 ปีที่แล้ว +40

    One of the most under-rated bassists along with Simon from the Cure, Les from Echo and the Bunnymen, and Andy from the Smiths...

    • @spooky786
      @spooky786 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Simon Gallup...so under-rated it's criminal.

    • @Kkidzz
      @Kkidzz 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Derek Forbes.... early Simple Minds. Just listen to ‘Love Song’.
      Dave Allen..... Gang of Four, Shriekback.

    • @flashtheoriginal
      @flashtheoriginal 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Yes, Nick Beggs. And good to see Dave Allen in here.......My Spine IS the bassline

    • @martinparker6536
      @martinparker6536 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Lemmy Kilmister R.I.P

    • @martinparker6536
      @martinparker6536 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Geddy Lee/Rush

  • @blokeband
    @blokeband 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Fantastic stuff John! As a bassist of 40 years, I am still learning so more please! A View to a Kill would be great :-)

  • @6minus3minus2
    @6minus3minus2 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    So grateful for these break downs of Duran Duran songs through bass. John's bass playing was a huge influence on me when I started taking bass seriously. So tight, funky and interesting.

  • @athma75
    @athma75 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    DuranDuran is a very underrated band. It’s not only about generally known ‘glam-elettro-pop’ but really high quality musicians, technics and lyrics too!

  • @jodicaryn
    @jodicaryn 4 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    Planet Earth is one of my all time favorite songs, and getting to hear the inner workings is fascinating. I was blessed to be in the front row at the NASA show last summer and I've gotta say it was one of the top days of my life. 💜👽

  • @MJHiteshew
    @MJHiteshew 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I feel almost criminal in not recognizing the musicality of Duran Duran back in the day. I dismissed them early on in favor of Van Halen, AC/DC, etc. After watching a few of these episodes with John I honestly feel I missed something 40 years ago and now want to go back through their catalog!!

  • @MuammarHamed
    @MuammarHamed 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I grew up in a house full of Motown music but I remember hearing Duran Duran for the first time thinking I'm having a life-changing moment right now I immediately wanted to play the guitar save my money went down to the local pawn shop and bought what I thought was a guitar but it was actually a bass guitar that was 35 years ago! Every positive thing in my life over the past 35 years that has happened can be directly contributed to music and hearing that first Duran Duran!

  • @imnoone3916
    @imnoone3916 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    As a bass player, I appreciate seeing other players exploring their craft...

  • @AnitaPotterProductions
    @AnitaPotterProductions 4 ปีที่แล้ว +26

    This man is the sole reason why I picked up the bass 🎸🎶 I'm sad I missed the Instagram stream that had to have been fantastic 😀

  • @blatherskite3009
    @blatherskite3009 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    I've been doing a thing lately (during the lockdown) where every morning, rather than put the news on like I used to do, I've been playing a random CD that I haven't listened to in years. As a result of that, I re-discovered the first Duran Duran album and have been really enjoying it. And then YT recommends this... Coincidence, ofc, but kind of cool :)

    • @xblackcatx1312
      @xblackcatx1312 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Blatherskite Jesus don’t listen to the news....They fucking LIE....
      That’s ALL they do. Don’t let them manipulate you.

    • @terinasargeant138
      @terinasargeant138 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Still got mine on vinyl 👍

  • @alextaylor7825
    @alextaylor7825 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    One of my main influences when starting out playing bass. His grooves were a whole new world to me and nailing planet earth was a major milestone in my journey! Thanks for the video and the music over the years!

  • @SamirisOrtiz
    @SamirisOrtiz 4 ปีที่แล้ว +45

    This is a true joy to witness and find out how everything came together so organically. Thanks Mr. Taylor for your class and dedication to the craft. Looking forward to the next one!...This was a lot of fun to watch!

  • @BedlamAndBones
    @BedlamAndBones 4 ปีที่แล้ว +472

    John Taylor is a CRIMINALLY underrated bass player. People are starting to come around, but his recognition level is still underwhelming.

    • @mikemcquaide5727
      @mikemcquaide5727 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      I agree!

    • @jumpinjojo
      @jumpinjojo 4 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      Garrett Johnson Underrated by who??

    • @Twobarpsi
      @Twobarpsi 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Not under rated by me 🤗

    • @escaton74
      @escaton74 4 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      I don't think so, even in the industry he's generally regarded as one of the best bass players around, which is quite an achievement for a new romantic era musician. the only other guys in this league who had pop origins are (were) Nick Beggs and Mick Karn

    • @Twobarpsi
      @Twobarpsi 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @Realist 1801 likr!

  • @mbass31
    @mbass31 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Being a teen in the 80's, If you loved Duran Duran you were lables as shalow. Because of that, It took me years to admit that I picked up the Bass because of John Taylor, Just to learn that all the bass players I've met, from amatures to the most proffesionals, have the outmost respcet to John who is (As many have said before me) one of the most underrated bass players in history.

  • @THEYOGAFACE
    @THEYOGAFACE ปีที่แล้ว

    Citing Chic as a major influence explains EVERYTHING about why his bass is so infectious and one of the major qualities that set duran apart that still makes them worth listening to today - timeless and quality sounds. Thanks JT

  • @bubblemummy1
    @bubblemummy1 4 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    Loved John's bass in all their songs, and still do. So lovely to watch this. More please! 🎸🥰💕💕💕

  • @clonmult
    @clonmult 4 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    Play that bass John. This is most excellent.

  • @typhoon10
    @typhoon10 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    THE best bass player ever. No question.

  • @tommygann
    @tommygann ปีที่แล้ว

    "Everyman dies, but not every man truly lives". - DUraN duRAn are truly musical masters, and boy, did they lived good.

  • @angeldolldolly5530
    @angeldolldolly5530 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Omg this was so epic!! Thank you JT for the awesome BASS.💗💖💝

  • @toddpipes9679
    @toddpipes9679 4 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    I hope you're planning to do more of these--and I hope that you'll do them the exact same way! Perfect combo of song history, tutorial, and the creative process.

    • @Terrahoskins
      @Terrahoskins 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Todd Pipes yes! I geek out over the behind the scenes kind of stuff. Would love more

    • @mkilner
      @mkilner 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Agree!...to hear the elements and talent come together all those years ago we can all appreciate each song is a beautiful crafted gift for us to enjoy!

  • @user-dc6xf8bb4k
    @user-dc6xf8bb4k 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Love love love this! A lifelong guitar player (I have been playing since I was 8, I am now 50 and I know most DD on guitar) I JUST bought a new Fender rumble bass amp and a nice Ibanez bass guitar to start learning bass. I have learned a few Beatles songs (sorry DD, Beatles will always be my #1 since I was a kid, but you have been my very very close #2 since then as well!) and was now wanting to learn a few DD songs. PERFECT TIMING when this came in my D Blast email! I am sitting here now practicing. I always LOVED your bass lines, and think you are absolutely in the top 5 bass players of all time. THANK You to you and the band for giving me such wonderful memories of concerts, driving around with your music cranking, and so much more. I may be 50, but I STILL listen to your music constantly.

  • @calmnsense
    @calmnsense ปีที่แล้ว

    To me, John Taylor and his bass lines are what makes Duran Duran POP!

  • @rebeccah.4983
    @rebeccah.4983 4 ปีที่แล้ว +24

    John was cool back in the "Planet Earth" days and cooler still today -- loved how he explained everything in such a way for everyone from bass players to those like me who are not musicians, but still want to be part of the beat, nevertheless. John's smile as he was groovyin' to the bass was heartmelting!

    • @resa.walters
      @resa.walters 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      The way he dances, OMG!

  • @hutchchristych
    @hutchchristych 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    First time I heard Duran Duran and my new friend was my best influence to listen to her new Duran Duran record. I was in complete shock how I loved the music and lyrics. I was happy to find Duran Duran 1st record Planet Earth at the neighborhood mall. I was hooked. Music is life.

  • @michaelblisniuk5267
    @michaelblisniuk5267 4 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Your a bad ass JT. Enjoyed Duran Duran’s visit to Clearwater, Florida a few year ago. Please come back!

  • @stephenlozano2816
    @stephenlozano2816 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Seven and the Ragged Tiger was one of my favorite albums back in the day. John Taylor was one of the coolest members of the band in my opinion. Dude had swag and could pick that bass like no other.

  • @senrey26
    @senrey26 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Legendary Group of 80's

  • @Nice-mk1nx
    @Nice-mk1nx 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Today I'm on cloud nine! Thank you for the sensational bass lesson today, John! Mainly because you played one of my favorite songs of all time: Planet Earth! 🌎 I really love the sound of the bass in this song! It's amazing! 🎸🎶👏😄 Bop🎶 Bop🎶 Bop🎶 Bop🎶 Bop🎶 Bop🎶 Bop🎶 Bop🎶

  • @crutcrutcrut
    @crutcrutcrut 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    John Taylor you are the best funky rhythm bassist in my book.

  • @misanthrope.
    @misanthrope. 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Really enjoyed this! ❤️

  • @Sherrysugar41976
    @Sherrysugar41976 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    This is a wonderful concept! Thank you very much, John! ❤🎶😊

  • @farzanaiqbal4384
    @farzanaiqbal4384 4 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    Yes this is how you do music and that killer smile 😂 at the end just perfect Love ♥️ it.

  • @michaelparks850
    @michaelparks850 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I've had that bass rift in my system since 1981.
    Thank you for explaining how it came about, your inspirations as well as sharing it as a master class.
    John Taylor - my favourite music teacher.

  • @you-ou1xe
    @you-ou1xe 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for this! Such a treat!!