I loved the fact that Phil's live band was so large that when he introduced the band and finally got to Leland, Phil would say, 'And on bass guitar is Leland Sklar who was clean shaven at the start of this introduction....' lol!
Forgive my ignorance, but I only realized after a web search, you played on most every album I listened to in the mid 70s through the mid 80s. You sir, are legendary for obvious reasons and such a pleasure to have found your channel. Thanks for the memories.
"If you don't play for one day you can tell, if you don't play for two days your teacher can tell, if you don't play for three days EVERYBODY can tell."
It's difficult for my mind to wrap around the concept that this legendary player has played on so many classic songs. What an incredible impact and contribution to the music world! And so humble at the same time. A one man wrecking crew.
Bass Santa will send you some Gift Wrapped "Practice Vouchers" You can use them unlimited times to practice as much as you like until the Skills are all YOURS!
Mr Sklar, you are a legend and having you talk about this recording experience is a blessing. Sharing your private memories is a very generous gift from you. Thanks!
“Sloppy” yells out on of the premier musicians on this planet. Young musicians everywhere take a lesson. Humble, kind and thoughtful... those come before great playing. This man has it all.
@@mattbecker743 yeah no disrepect to Leland who is amazing and deserves all the dues he's received, but he was behind the beat a bunch of times during the fast parts of the main verse riff. Totally understandable given the complexity of the piece, his recent injury and his age. Wouldn't be noticeable in a live setting, but I can understand why he personally would feel he was playing sloppy.
@@sundayarvo Since i have no scene expirience could you please answer, this really would sound good on scene? Leland is amazing but here i barely can find a 5 sec piece that is not off
TheAiket when you say “scene” do you mean “played live” or “played on video”? I don’t think the timing is off due to a technological issue (like the audio of this not syncing with the video component.) It’s a fast bass line and playing along to something like this on little speakers where he can’t hear the beat really clearly, it does make sense Leland would be behind a few times without other cues to work from like other musicians or a click track. But mostly I think he might have just been a bit out of practice - it’s a song that requires a fair bit of precision, especially since the original bass line was played on a synthesiser. As I said, no disrespect to Leland but understand why he said “sloppy”, especially given he’s such a precise player most of the time.
For comparison, watch some Of Leland’s vids from this series where he’s tighter, or Guy Pratt who’s doing similar recaps of his classic bass lines, but a bit more high tech (all chances Guy is doing some post processing on his tracks, but his finger work is pretty damn tight on the vids)
Watching this again over 2 years later and still loving watching you play up close. You helped me get through the shut down with your daily videos and you're still making videos today. Thank you so much Leland!
"Sloppy" Leland are you kidding me! You're not just taking care of your Azaleas, you're keeping lots of folks happy here and we appreciate you sharing your time and art with all of us.
It's good to know he's human, so perhaps the rest of us still have a hope... But I know exactly what he's referring to and I'm sure once his injury is gone, it'll be business as usual.
I credit this song and seeing you play it live during the Seriously tour back in 1990 for making me a bass player today! Back then I was a gigless keyboard player who payed little attention to the bass guitar, but you had such a presence on stage and then you started belting out those bass lines in Sussudio and I was blown away! I started paying much closer attention to the bass guitar after that moment, eventually acquired a cheap Yamaha bass, two weeks later played it for a church worship set and was was approached afterwards by a guy that liked my playing and asked me to audition for his band. Didn't take long before people forgot I could play keys, but that's okay I've had tons of fun over the past 30 years as a bass player. You have literally changed my life! Thank you Mr. Sklar!
I just learned the riff. I last around 20 seconds before my arm cramps up:D I'm a bass player for over 14 years and thought I'm pretty good. When I how see effortless Mr Sklar plays this song, I realize that he's in another league.
The man is so great not only as a musician his love for the dogs the garden, that kindness is a gift, just like his great playing on so many albums. From Dublin Ireland Thank you Leland Sklar .
We all know about Phil, We also know the song, Most of us can barely grasp the concept of the bass line, But to hear this from the man who created it out does everything before, What a beautiful man, He tells this story to a tee, Thanks so much for sharing this Sir, This video is just fantastic, Thank You x
man if a friggin Phil Colins bass line is throwing you off, just trade in the bass for a tambourine. The RESIST sticker just let's me know I couldn't have more than a 30 second convo with this goofy ass boomer. Les Claypools still around, Ryan Martinez, god damn so many amazing bass players and you're fallating this weed wizards balls jfc lmao
My goodness! I am a boomer from the class of 78 and have listened to your music most of my life. I just want to thank you and the algorithm gods that lined me up with you. The last time i remember seeing you guys was in the ninetys at the Summit in Houston Texas! Thank you for all the enjoyment you have brought me over the years...
The lockdown gifted me the TH-cam time to find you again. I can't imagine you remember me, but hanging the little bit we did while you played on some of the Budweiser tracks and maybe some others I was producing along with Admusic and other LA Music houses, at LA Studios? Record Plant? Westlake? in the 1980s - 1990s - are some of my proudest hours as a musical wannabe. We talked classic cars and motorcycles and you gave me your phone number though I would never presume to use it. Just a great big hello to you, sir, and a sincere thank you for the memories and your excellent work that made this advertising schmuck from St. Louis look good on many occasions!
Mr. Sklar, let me thank you on behalf of everybody here for telling these stories. I'm pretty sure I'm not the only one who loves the fly on the wall stuff. Your stories and anecdotes are such a window in a life that most of us can't even begin to imagine. Once again, THANK YOU!
What a pleasure and privilege to not just see you, but hear you telling the stories! I am old enough to have seen you play well over a hundred times. James Taylor alone, probably 50 times. Saw you play Susudio in Oakland June 7 & 8. Saw you so many times I lost count in the early days at Shoreline Amphitheater (as a resident, we got first crack at tickets, saw dozens of shows a year) Still have hundreds of vinyl records with your immaculate chops anchoring the sound. You have truly played on the soundtrack of my life, and I thank you, sir.
Leland. Your a legend... I remember you on stage live with Phil for years. One time we met as I managed to get a few back stage passes from Belken productions, Thank you Jules and Mikey. . Those are the best years of my life..... Your a Rock Star. always have been.. Chops will always come back. Nicky Cristino Cleveland Ohio..
I had absolutely no idea that I have been listening to you for as long as I have! I love your ability to play bass, but I love your humility even more. Thank you so much for what you do!
All these years, I thought that this part was played on a synth. I never would have thought that a real bass was used, due to the speed and difficulty of this song. You are amazing!
"All these years" you'd think your dumbass would have seen the video for this song. Not only does it show the bass being played by this man but he has more screen time than the other 7 band members and almost as much as Phil.
I finally got to see Phil Collins in concert in Houston in September 2019. That was the tightest performance I have ever seen. I didn’t think a band could be so flawless. Unreal!
Sir Leland, you are the true *"Sifu"* (in Chinese) of the bass guitar. I'm amazed to learn that you were on many recording artiste albums, truly a feat. Watching you play I can understand why you were the most sought after session bassist. 🎸
saw n my recommended feed, oh look another older youtuber playing music, wonder if he's any good. Then a bit into it and you realize holy shit, the title is THAT Sussudio! and he is the Bassist that played with Phil bloody Collins! I bow my head to you sir! you were a big part of my childhood, born in the 70s growing up in the 80s the music was so great. So awesome to see you on the tubes. I don't know if you will ever see my comment in the thousands you get but thank you for being you.
The video Sussudio was my introduction to Lee Sklar in 1985 when I was a bass player just starting out. Since then obviously I have dug through a bunch of Lee's catalog from Taylor, Cobham to Toto...and of course Phil. And now Im even more of a fan listening to the stories and his world views. These make my day!
Your guys music has brought me joy since the 80s. Now that I'm an adult and in my 40s those songs bring back such good memories. Now memories are all I have. Thank you for such good memories.
Man that’s a tough riff! The off beats in the 1st half of the riff- keeping it steady. Damn! So cool when you doubled with the brass! 10:30 “ SLOPPY!!” I’m DEAD!!!🤣🤣🤣♥️
It's a combo of both, he describes it a bit before the playthrough. There is an envelope of some kind going on. I'm curious to how it works, or if I misunderstood. I'm thinking the bass is with the synth, but the attack and decay of the real bass is synced up with the synth? I'm a little lost too 😂 But there is something clever going on. I love this bass line so much. It's just extreme groove/ funk /80s to me.
Ah ha! I got it, he says right here 4:33 No pun intended, but Basscally 😂 OK for real. There is a synth bass track being played, BUT it's silent if his bass isn't playing a note. He HAS to play the punches, and they have to be with the notes of the synth bass in the song of course. So, think about it as a mute button, but you can play with the mute button along with the synth bass track. I knew it was something clever! Haha I love it. And im paraphrasing, but he even says that "this is a LIVE band,"so anything on the albums, needs to be live-able. No cheating aloud. some artist don't have integrity, so they just play a digital file loud and collect a check. What he us doing here, is the most AUTHENTIC way to do it if you ask me. Because if he doesn't hit a note on the bass, the synth part doesn't make a peep. It still has to be played live.
This clip is like finding buried treasure for a bass player...and who grew up hearing this when it came out. Tune had immediate appeal. Phil was HUGE at the time. Huge.
For those who don't know, this living legend was part of The Section, and you have heard him play more times than you probably think. The man is a titan.
Not very often you get to see how the part is played by the legend that tracked most of the soundtrack of our lives in the 70s & 80s & on. This guy is pure gold.
@@grant9005 if anyone could diss slap, it's this guy. He most likely wouldn't but he could damn sure argue why it's not necessary and win. There's probably 3lifetimes worth of Bass knowledge in his head n hands.
“How the heck are we going to recreate a bass part live that was played by a computer and impossible to be played by a human?” Lee Sklar: “hold my beer...”
@@RevConwell If that was aimed at Michael Brennan....well, I agree! If that was aimed at me....awww, thanks Man (and I'm impressed you know the reference)!
Treasuring this as a 50 year old -still intermediate bass player- remembering 40 years ago that songs like this planted seeds in my childhood that would bloom into an appreciation for those that could just sit in the groove and make hard look easy. Thanks Leland. This album holds many memories as a 11 year old boy.
Except for the dumbass “resist” bass Resist what? Resist an orderly country for an idiot that shakes hands with the wind and who can’t stay awake. Crime spikes and ongoing poverty?! People like him and his liberal buddies live in lala land hard to focus on just the music when stupid shit like that is in your face
Wow, bedankt meneer Sklar voor het feit dat je ons een kijkje hebt laten nemen in de keuken van iemand die tientallen jaren heeft bijgedragen aan een groot deel van de soundtrack van ons leven!
This is becoming a welcome part of my day. We walked into NAMM together one morning a couple of years back, and just chatted about nothing, but you struck me as a genuine nice guy. You still do.
Remember bagging your groceries at Hughes Market in Studio City, conversing with you there and at Bass Centre workshops about vintage Fender P-basses, bass in general. Always a gentleman willing to share knowledge! 👍
Please forgive my ignorance in this comment... I grew up listening to Phil Collins in the car (my Dad would rotate through Phil Collins, Queen, Elton John and other greats). I decided that I'd listen to Phil again today and when Sussudio came on, I thought "Wow that band is good, listen to that BASS". I clicked on a few videos after Sussudio, some covers, and also this man holding a bass with an amazing beard, you. This is where the ignorance comes in, as I learnt you were the bassist on the track, and have a ridiculously huge body of work, and I'd not heard of you before (as I don't really know many bassists!) Great video, great playing and thanks for sharing your experiences.
YESSSSS THIS IS THE SONG I’VE BEEN WAITING FOR, LEE. This bassline is so bouncy and perfect and I never seem to be able to play it right so I wanted to see how you play it, see whatever secret sauce you apply to your playing to get it just right. Thank you, these videos have made self-isolation so much more bearable.
So classic a groove, 35 yrs later, and presented w such a warm, engaging storytelling style. That is another talent itself. This made my day, thank you. 😊
Lee Sklar is the bussiest studio Bass Player in the world. Check out his porfolio of nearly 2000 albums. Half the music you have heard has been Based by this fine musician. Long live Lee Sklar and may your beard grow longer in the F-clef.
When I was learning how to play bass in the late 80s and early 90s, I was obsessed with Leland Sklar. Saw him on a Phil Collin’s tour around that period (“But Seriously”). Just thought his bass playing was perfect for the song. Always in the groove, and never taking away from the vocals and song….which is the thing that directly communicates to the audience. The audience doesn’t want to “think” about the bass. They want to feel it. It’s usually better when it’s a support network for the melody. Whenever bass players start slapping too much, or muddying up the rhythm and groove, or playing too many notes,….I always think “this song needs Leland Sklar.” 😂 This bass line is perfect. When it drops into that four-on-the-floor groove for the chorus, it’s game over. If he played anything more complicated than that, it wouldn’t shake the dance floor as hard.
There's talent and an amazing career. There is kindness in sharing such gems in this fashion. But overall, we are listening and watching a deeply nice human being.
What a privilege to see the master at work! I remember back when I was around 5 or 6 years old around 1983 when I first saw Leland playing with Phil and was just mesmerised by his crazy white beard. I've been a fan ever since.
This might just be the best "bass player playing" TH-cam video I've ever seen. There are tons of reasons for why people should disregard that claim - but for me, this hits on so many levels: I'm a drummer who can't play every day (or every week/month), you're playing a song I hated back in the day but will now absolutely go listen to again (happily), even though you say your chops are in bad shape - I'm really impressed with your playing here. I could write a dozen pages on why I liked this, but all I'll say is: thank you for making me push my friends to get us playing again (with masks). This was the kind of inspiration I needed today :)
“And God said…SU SU SUDIO” *Moses pulls out the first ever electric bass that God gave him and plays Sussudio on bass live with a brand new human, Phil Collins*
His beard wasn't gray when I saw him live so back then. I thought he a relative of the late great Dusty Hill of ZZ Top. After all they both play bass and he had that beard!🙂
I am lucky enough being in the Atlanta music scene to know Rick personally. He is a great guy and is very respected and even feared. Don't come to a session with Rick and know be on your A game..he will fuck you up. He will definitely get the best out of you.
Holy crap !!!! Wow. -Mr. Sklar -awesome !! What a talent -and what a legend you are. Of course , you've worked at it hard for many years. And best of all you are such a humble guy ,about it all -and kind as well. Thank you for sharing.
It's always an absolute delight to watch you play these classic songs that you were such an integral part in creating, Lee. Happy Holidays to you, and yours!
He’s so nice and fun, saw Mr Sklar at a store once when I was buying a little electric toy piano for my niece and he says- “I know people who could do wonders with that thing” :)
I know nothing about western music. But I have been listening to this song since early 90s.. have started learning guitar now..never imagined I would be seeing the legendary artist in this video! Kudos to you and Phil and all the artists!
Loving these posts, Leland. I saw you at several shows, mostly in the 80’s with Phil, my favourite drummer of all time. These are very special for me to see. Very generous of you to post and share so freely. Thank you.
No jacket required came out when I was young (8 years old), but so many song on this album were go-to listens for me that this album is integrated with all my fond memories of my youth. This video popped up in my feed, so I watched it again and I still love it. The blue on that bass is gorgeous. Love it.
That is unreal! Leland Sklar is one hardcore-ass player to pull off a bass run like that for an entire song. I had to see it for myself, but there he is playing that unearthly bass part. Bravo and sick!
Hey, what a nice reach-out. Playing at home, just like the rest of us. I never tire of the stories. There’s a gift in the ‘warts and all’ rendition here.
T Really appreciate you taking the time to share your playing and your amazing stories behind the music as well. I’ve always admired your journey as a touring/recording bassist. Truly incredible, THANK YOU!!!!
"... get back to deadheading my Azaleas." the life of a rockstar!!!! My son nailed it with his comment as he walked past my laptop - ! - "You're kidding me.........God plays the Bass!!!" How right he is!
When my wife was pregnant with my daughter before I became a father, I used to listen to this song... "...she don't even know my name..." Amazing song!
Two things: 1. Listening to this makes me realise that everything I do is AHEAD of the beat. Everything he plays sounds in an impossible way SLOWER than the track, yet perfectly in time, and somehow it never drags. He's bending time. It's impossibly perfect. Check out the bits where he's mirroring the horn line to see what I mean. 2. When he shuts his eyes, his eyelids don't flicker. He's so genuinely relaxed despite his fingers moving fast. There is no hint of that occasional panic or 'work' that most musicians occasionally give away. It's like his hands and his soul are independently controlled.
Finally the mystery of this song is revealed. Even bass player magazine said they weren’t sure they transcribed it right when they printed the bass part. Now we know.
A famous jazz cat once said there's no wrong notes ... That was more geared toward improv .. Leland Sir you are the epitome of the phrase all the right notes in all the right places .. Thanks for the years of your contribution and talent to all the hits we grew up with
You got that right Cristian. Jeff Hueston of Bohemian Knuckleboogie is another one. I used to call him my Gandolf the Wizard. Jeff played bass in jazz bands when we met and later taught me blues/rock.
Usted es un gran músico, llamaba mi atención su "look" y talento al Bajo... se notaba lo disfrutaba... junto a Phill usted es parte de una buena historia de la música que me deleito y seguirá. Saludos desde Honduras.
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This guy has delivered more notes to us in 40 years than all our postmen combined
Ahahahahahaha
Yep! Junk mail and political mailers included lol
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You’ve been waiting your entire life to make this comment. Well done. You will be remembered for your shear wit and prowess in the comments section.
I loved the fact that Phil's live band was so large that when he introduced the band and finally got to Leland, Phil would say, 'And on bass guitar is Leland Sklar who was clean shaven at the start of this introduction....' lol!
Is thatreally true ? That's pretty damn funny....
@@2ndEndingVintage Yes, it's really true, and it was pretty funny.
@@2ndEndingVintage Yep. He says it at a lot of shows. It's a running gag, and never gets old :)
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@@stoojinator The gag never gets old but I do!!!!!!
Forgive my ignorance, but I only realized after a web search, you played on most every album I listened to in the mid 70s through the mid 80s. You sir, are legendary for obvious reasons and such a pleasure to have found your channel. Thanks for the memories.
100%- to hear the stories now is Legend❤
I first saw him when he was with Toto, but had no idea how important he already was to the music industry.
@Pollywog Don't forget the caustic drain cleaner to gargle with afterwards.
@Pollywog How'd the hosing go m8?
@@roddevereaux1830 huh?
Makes it look effortless.
This is what talent and constant attention to craft looks like.
He's a gift to music
When you realise you've been listening to this guy for over 50 years...
He is everywhere.
Saw him live with Toto! Awesome!
@@SIELband hes on an upbeat JT single from the 70's....amazing line but I cant remember the tune....
500 years
When you realize you look older than him being younger 🤪😉
Imagine not playing for 4-5 days in fear of losing your chops. This goes to show how serious and dedicated this guy is to his craft. Absolute Legend.
I have to play everyday if I wanna be as good as I can be. The difference in playing from being warmed up to not is astonishing to me.
"If you don't play for one day you can tell, if you don't play for two days your teacher can tell, if you don't play for three days EVERYBODY can tell."
Ah, so that's what happened to me then
It's like being an athlete
@blackbriarwolf how many time do you play in a week, 2 ?. You kind of should play more if you want to get better, in a reasonable amount of time.
What an honor and privilege to hear you play this amazing song for us❤
Especially during the pandemic! This guy gave alot people hope and joy during such dark times!!
It's difficult for my mind to wrap around the concept that this legendary player has played on so many classic songs. What an incredible impact and contribution to the music world! And so humble at the same time. A one man wrecking crew.
Speaking of wrecking crew this is exactly how I always felt about Joe Osborne if you know music from mid-60s to mid-70s
Dear Bass Santa -
Please bring me your skills for Christmas this year.
Bass Saint
Amen
Bwahahah, awesome. He is too!
your wish is granted !!!!!!!!!
Bass Santa will send you some Gift Wrapped "Practice Vouchers"
You can use them unlimited times to practice as much as you like until the Skills are all YOURS!
Mr Sklar, you are a legend and having you talk about this recording experience is a blessing.
Sharing your private memories is a very generous gift from you. Thanks!
“Sloppy” yells out on of the premier musicians on this planet.
Young musicians everywhere take a lesson.
Humble, kind and thoughtful... those come before great playing. This man has it all.
It was sloppy
@@mattbecker743 yeah no disrepect to Leland who is amazing and deserves all the dues he's received, but he was behind the beat a bunch of times during the fast parts of the main verse riff. Totally understandable given the complexity of the piece, his recent injury and his age. Wouldn't be noticeable in a live setting, but I can understand why he personally would feel he was playing sloppy.
@@sundayarvo Since i have no scene expirience could you please answer, this really would sound good on scene? Leland is amazing but here i barely can find a 5 sec piece that is not off
TheAiket when you say “scene” do you mean “played live” or “played on video”? I don’t think the timing is off due to a technological issue (like the audio of this not syncing with the video component.) It’s a fast bass line and playing along to something like this on little speakers where he can’t hear the beat really clearly, it does make sense Leland would be behind a few times without other cues to work from like other musicians or a click track. But mostly I think he might have just been a bit out of practice - it’s a song that requires a fair bit of precision, especially since the original bass line was played on a synthesiser. As I said, no disrespect to Leland but understand why he said “sloppy”, especially given he’s such a precise player most of the time.
For comparison, watch some
Of Leland’s vids from this series where he’s tighter, or Guy Pratt who’s doing similar recaps of his classic bass lines, but a bit more high tech (all chances Guy is doing some post processing on his tracks, but his finger work is pretty damn tight on the vids)
Watching this again over 2 years later and still loving watching you play up close. You helped me get through the shut down with your daily videos and you're still making videos today. Thank you so much Leland!
Me too❤️🎸
I've been playing Bass for 34 years and Lee Sklar has been a huge influence. I mean... he's been everywhere and done everything. Thanks Lee!!!
Am I the only one that can’t even hear the bass?
@@ralphsuffield8658 Maybe???
"Sloppy" Leland are you kidding me! You're not just taking care of your Azaleas, you're keeping lots of folks happy here and we appreciate you sharing your time and art with all of us.
Rupert Allman agree with you but that’s what drives the best to be the best. That drive to get it right
It's good to know he's human, so perhaps the rest of us still have a hope...
But I know exactly what he's referring to and I'm sure once his injury is gone, it'll be business as usual.
He has a finger injury that he is still recovering from.
I credit this song and seeing you play it live during the Seriously tour back in 1990 for making me a bass player today! Back then I was a gigless keyboard player who payed little attention to the bass guitar, but you had such a presence on stage and then you started belting out those bass lines in Sussudio and I was blown away! I started paying much closer attention to the bass guitar after that moment, eventually acquired a cheap Yamaha bass, two weeks later played it for a church worship set and was was approached afterwards by a guy that liked my playing and asked me to audition for his band. Didn't take long before people forgot I could play keys, but that's okay I've had tons of fun over the past 30 years as a bass player. You have literally changed my life! Thank you Mr. Sklar!
Awshum
I hope he read this. That's beautiful
I just learned the riff. I last around 20 seconds before my arm cramps up:D I'm a bass player for over 14 years and thought I'm pretty good. When I how see effortless Mr Sklar plays this song, I realize that he's in another league.
The man is so great not only as a musician his love for the dogs the garden, that kindness is a gift, just like his great playing on so many albums. From Dublin Ireland Thank you Leland Sklar .
We all know about Phil, We also know the song, Most of us can barely grasp the concept of the bass line, But to hear this from the man who created it out does everything before, What a beautiful man, He tells this story to a tee, Thanks so much for sharing this Sir, This video is just fantastic, Thank You x
My beard and yours!
I appreciate men with a sober mind.
David Frank (the system) actually created it.
man if a friggin Phil Colins bass line is throwing you off, just trade in the bass for a tambourine. The RESIST sticker just let's me know I couldn't have more than a 30 second convo with this goofy ass boomer. Les Claypools still around, Ryan Martinez, god damn so many amazing bass players and you're fallating this weed wizards balls jfc lmao
If you ever wondered if a bass player could be a super genius, wonder no more. Pure genius. Wow.
His playing on phil collins inside out 1990 concert is unreal.
My goodness! I am a boomer from the class of 78 and have listened to your music most of my life. I just want to thank you and the algorithm gods that lined me up with you. The last time i remember seeing you guys was in the ninetys at the Summit in Houston Texas! Thank you for all the enjoyment you have brought me over the years...
The lockdown gifted me the TH-cam time to find you again. I can't imagine you remember me, but hanging the little bit we did while you played on some of the Budweiser tracks and maybe some others I was producing along with Admusic and other LA Music houses, at LA Studios? Record Plant? Westlake? in the 1980s - 1990s - are some of my proudest hours as a musical wannabe. We talked classic cars and motorcycles and you gave me your phone number though I would never presume to use it. Just a great big hello to you, sir, and a sincere thank you for the memories and your excellent work that made this advertising schmuck from St. Louis look good on many occasions!
Mr. Sklar, let me thank you on behalf of everybody here for telling these stories. I'm pretty sure I'm not the only one who loves the fly on the wall stuff. Your stories and anecdotes are such a window in a life that most of us can't even begin to imagine.
Once again, THANK YOU!
What a pleasure and privilege to not just see you, but hear you telling the stories! I am old enough to have seen you play well over a hundred times. James Taylor alone, probably 50 times. Saw you play Susudio in Oakland June 7 & 8. Saw you so many times I lost count in the early days at Shoreline Amphitheater (as a resident, we got first crack at tickets, saw dozens of shows a year) Still have hundreds of vinyl records with your immaculate chops anchoring the sound. You have truly played on the soundtrack of my life, and I thank you, sir.
Leland. Your a legend... I remember you on stage live with Phil for years. One time we met as I managed to get a few back stage passes from Belken productions, Thank you Jules and Mikey. . Those are the best years of my life..... Your a Rock Star. always have been.. Chops will always come back. Nicky Cristino Cleveland Ohio..
This, boys and girls is the definition of a Musician... Thank you Leland Sklar !!!!!
I had absolutely no idea that I have been listening to you for as long as I have! I love your ability to play bass, but I love your humility even more. Thank you so much for what you do!
All these years, I thought that this part was played on a synth. I never would have thought that a real bass was used, due to the speed and difficulty of this song. You are amazing!
It was certainly probably composed on a synth. Then the bassist got stuck with that monster!
"All these years" you'd think your dumbass would have seen the video for this song. Not only does it show the bass being played by this man but he has more screen time than the other 7 band members and almost as much as Phil.
It’s a bass synth arpeggio. Live, he performed bass on top of the bass synth track.
Came here to make a Dumbledore/Rick Rubin comment, then realized this dude has over 2000 albums he's been a part of. As you were you bloody legend
Who downvoted this legend who was so humble as to share his experience, gift and story with us? Thank you sir for this, you must have some stories.
Nobody knows, because TH-cam turned the counts of so they don't offend the current regime...
I can watch and listen to this beautiful guy all day. Thank you, Lee, for helping all of us through this tough time.
I finally got to see Phil Collins in concert in Houston in September 2019. That was the tightest performance I have ever seen. I didn’t think a band could be so flawless. Unreal!
Try Epica, very different music though. love that band. they play Really tight
Sir Leland, you are the true *"Sifu"* (in Chinese) of the bass guitar. I'm amazed to learn that you were on many recording artiste albums, truly a feat. Watching you play I can understand why you were the most sought after session bassist. 🎸
saw n my recommended feed, oh look another older youtuber playing music, wonder if he's any good. Then a bit into it and you realize holy shit, the title is THAT Sussudio! and he is the Bassist that played with Phil bloody Collins! I bow my head to you sir! you were a big part of my childhood, born in the 70s growing up in the 80s the music was so great. So awesome to see you on the tubes. I don't know if you will ever see my comment in the thousands you get but thank you for being you.
Yeh, this 👆👆👆👆👊
He has played with TONS of heavy cats!
I absolutely love hearing musicians talk about how a song came about
The video Sussudio was my introduction to Lee Sklar in 1985 when I was a bass player just starting out. Since then obviously I have dug through a bunch of Lee's catalog from Taylor, Cobham to Toto...and of course Phil. And now Im even more of a fan listening to the stories and his world views. These make my day!
5chevin5 huh? this video is from 2020...
@@Stabacs Phil Collins Sussudio 1985 MTV
@@Stabacs I think he is referring to the original music video
Your guys music has brought me joy since the 80s. Now that I'm an adult and in my 40s those songs bring back such good memories. Now memories are all I have. Thank you for such good memories.
Man that’s a tough riff! The off beats in the 1st half of the riff- keeping it steady. Damn! So cool when you doubled with the brass! 10:30 “ SLOPPY!!” I’m DEAD!!!🤣🤣🤣♥️
I always thought that was a keyboard bass part. Lee is the man!
It's programmed on the record. He talks about it. He plays it in the live band
Ditto. That bass line is one of the best! I love a lot of harder rock, but there's a side of me that loves R&B, Soul, etc.
It's a combo of both, he describes it a bit before the playthrough. There is an envelope of some kind going on. I'm curious to how it works, or if I misunderstood.
I'm thinking the bass is with the synth, but the attack and decay of the real bass is synced up with the synth?
I'm a little lost too 😂
But there is something clever going on.
I love this bass line so much. It's just extreme groove/ funk /80s to me.
Ah ha! I got it, he says right here 4:33
No pun intended, but Basscally 😂 OK for real. There is a synth bass track being played, BUT it's silent if his bass isn't playing a note. He HAS to play the punches, and they have to be with the notes of the synth bass in the song of course. So, think about it as a mute button, but you can play with the mute button along with the synth bass track.
I knew it was something clever! Haha I love it.
And im paraphrasing, but he even says that "this is a LIVE band,"so anything on the albums, needs to be live-able. No cheating aloud. some artist don't have integrity, so they just play a digital file loud and collect a check.
What he us doing here, is the most AUTHENTIC way to do it if you ask me.
Because if he doesn't hit a note on the bass, the synth part doesn't make a peep. It still has to be played live.
This clip is like finding buried treasure for a bass player...and who grew up hearing this when it came out. Tune had immediate appeal. Phil was HUGE at the time. Huge.
Monster
Great! !i feel the 80 again! !i dont know how but this song Is for me that! !the 80! Thank you very much!
For those who don't know, this living legend was part of The Section, and you have heard him play more times than you probably think. The man is a titan.
needs more Slapp
Not very often you get to see how the part is played by the legend that tracked most of the soundtrack of our lives in the 70s & 80s & on. This guy is pure gold.
@@bilyonarelifestile2226 Slap is the ketchup of bass playing. What this legend has to offer in musicianship is way bigger than any gimmick techniche
@@marcosbisso7136 This dude is good and all but you cannot diss slap
@@grant9005 if anyone could diss slap, it's this guy. He most likely wouldn't but he could damn sure argue why it's not necessary and win.
There's probably 3lifetimes worth of Bass knowledge in his head n hands.
You are the best TH-cam hang.....thx for doing what you do.
I agree with you man!
“How the heck are we going to recreate a bass part live that was played by a computer and impossible to be played by a human?”
Lee Sklar: “hold my beer...”
hold my beard...
Davie504 should have him on
YEEESSSSSS!!! YOU ARRR CORECTTT SIRRRR!!!
Best response ever.
@@RevConwell If that was aimed at Michael Brennan....well, I agree! If that was aimed at me....awww, thanks Man (and I'm impressed you know the reference)!
Bless you for how you've blessed me over the decades! Outstanding!
Soft and aggressive sound at the same time. This is Leland. I really enjoyed him with Toto. A legendary artist. Thanks for everything
Treasuring this as a 50 year old -still intermediate bass player- remembering 40 years ago that songs like this planted seeds in my childhood that would bloom into an appreciation for those that could just sit in the groove and make hard look easy. Thanks Leland. This album holds many memories as a 11 year old boy.
Not only is Leland a genius musician, hes a good kind human being. I for one am thankful for his contributions.
Except for the dumbass “resist” bass
Resist what? Resist an orderly country for an idiot that shakes hands with the wind and who can’t stay awake. Crime spikes and ongoing poverty?! People like him and his liberal buddies live in lala land hard to focus on just the music when stupid shit like that is in your face
Wow, bedankt meneer Sklar voor het feit dat je ons een kijkje hebt laten nemen in de keuken van iemand die tientallen jaren heeft bijgedragen aan een groot deel van de soundtrack van ons leven!
This is becoming a welcome part of my day. We walked into NAMM together one morning a couple of years back, and just chatted about nothing, but you struck me as a genuine nice guy. You still do.
A Main fixture at So Cal Namm
Don’t know what I love more - the stories or the playing - it’s all so good man. Thanks
Just love 'em both ... Plus, love the guy ^^
Totally - was going to skip just to the playing but loved the story.
I don't have words to express how much I love this, listening to Mr. Sklar talk and THEN play ... this made my day.
One of my fav bassist. The numerous songs connected to you is mind blowing. Plus you play with my Fav Drummer/Artist ever.
Remember bagging your groceries at Hughes Market in Studio City, conversing with you there and at Bass Centre workshops about vintage Fender P-basses, bass in general. Always a gentleman willing to share knowledge! 👍
So cool when a 'star' is super cool.
Please forgive my ignorance in this comment... I grew up listening to Phil Collins in the car (my Dad would rotate through Phil Collins, Queen, Elton John and other greats). I decided that I'd listen to Phil again today and when Sussudio came on, I thought "Wow that band is good, listen to that BASS". I clicked on a few videos after Sussudio, some covers, and also this man holding a bass with an amazing beard, you.
This is where the ignorance comes in, as I learnt you were the bassist on the track, and have a ridiculously huge body of work, and I'd not heard of you before (as I don't really know many bassists!) Great video, great playing and thanks for sharing your experiences.
YESSSSS THIS IS THE SONG I’VE BEEN WAITING FOR, LEE. This bassline is so bouncy and perfect and I never seem to be able to play it right so I wanted to see how you play it, see whatever secret sauce you apply to your playing to get it just right. Thank you, these videos have made self-isolation so much more bearable.
Mr. Sklar, thank you. I am so happy to find your videos!!!
God bless you Leland❤
Hands down, one of my favorite bassists. The fluidity, tone, and masterful precision make Leland such a joy to listen to.
So classic a groove, 35 yrs later, and presented w such a warm, engaging storytelling style. That is another talent itself. This made my day, thank you. 😊
Thanks Leland,you are inspiring all of us.
Thank you ! God Bless you , such a pleasure to watch and listen to!!!!❤🌹🌹🌹🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼
Lee Sklar is the bussiest studio Bass Player in the world.
Check out his porfolio of nearly 2000 albums.
Half the music you have heard has been Based by this fine musician.
Long live Lee Sklar and may your beard grow longer in the F-clef.
I think he lets it grow until it reaches his guitar neck. Got to keep it out of the strings.
When I was learning how to play bass in the late 80s and early 90s, I was obsessed with Leland Sklar. Saw him on a Phil Collin’s tour around that period (“But Seriously”). Just thought his bass playing was perfect for the song. Always in the groove, and never taking away from the vocals and song….which is the thing that directly communicates to the audience. The audience doesn’t want to “think” about the bass. They want to feel it. It’s usually better when it’s a support network for the melody. Whenever bass players start slapping too much, or muddying up the rhythm and groove, or playing too many notes,….I always think “this song needs Leland Sklar.” 😂 This bass line is perfect. When it drops into that four-on-the-floor groove for the chorus, it’s game over. If he played anything more complicated than that, it wouldn’t shake the dance floor as hard.
There's talent and an amazing career. There is kindness in sharing such gems in this fashion. But overall, we are listening and watching a deeply nice human being.
What a privilege to see the master at work! I remember back when I was around 5 or 6 years old around 1983 when I first saw Leland playing with Phil and was just mesmerised by his crazy white beard. I've been a fan ever since.
This might just be the best "bass player playing" TH-cam video I've ever seen.
There are tons of reasons for why people should disregard that claim - but for me, this hits on so many levels: I'm a drummer who can't play every day (or every week/month), you're playing a song I hated back in the day but will now absolutely go listen to again (happily), even though you say your chops are in bad shape - I'm really impressed with your playing here.
I could write a dozen pages on why I liked this, but all I'll say is: thank you for making me push my friends to get us playing again (with masks). This was the kind of inspiration I needed today :)
Damn, Moses brought us the Ten Commandments and now he rocks out on bass. Multitasking at its finest.😊👍
@Anya Wale right classic
He brought two bass on the boat one was a male the other was a female. 🤣
I was going to call him Father Timeless.
“And God said…SU SU SUDIO”
*Moses pulls out the first ever electric bass that God gave him and plays Sussudio on bass live with a brand new human, Phil Collins*
His beard wasn't gray when I saw him live so back then. I thought he a relative of the late great Dusty Hill of ZZ Top. After all they both play bass and he had that beard!🙂
When Rick Beato tells folks to sub to someone's YT, you'd be a fool not to, really!!
Looking forward to going thru your channel, good sir. :)
badm0t0rf1nger when Rick says to do something, I just do it.
badm0t0rf1nger Rick brought me here as well!
I am lucky enough being in the Atlanta music scene to know Rick personally. He is a great guy and is very respected and even feared. Don't come to a session with Rick and know be on your A game..he will fuck you up. He will definitely get the best out of you.
rick beato is correct!!!!!!!!!!
David Letterman can play bass guitar?!!
Holy crap !!!! Wow. -Mr. Sklar -awesome !! What a talent -and what a legend you are. Of course , you've worked at it hard for many years. And best of all you are such a humble guy ,about it all -and kind as well. Thank you for sharing.
It's always an absolute delight to watch you play these classic songs that you were such an integral part in creating, Lee. Happy Holidays to you, and yours!
He’s so nice and fun, saw Mr Sklar at a store once when I was buying a little electric toy piano for my niece and he says- “I know people who could do wonders with that thing” :)
I'll Bet He Does!!
Best thing in the quarantine... seeing Sklar playing every day.
I know nothing about western music. But I have been listening to this song since early 90s.. have started learning guitar now..never imagined I would be seeing the legendary artist in this video! Kudos to you and Phil and all the artists!
This guy is a legend! Cheers Leleand for sharing your insights and of course your playing ability with us...
Leland is still spectacular!
And Phil Collins is one of the greatest vocalists of all time.
God Bless 💙
Loving these posts, Leland. I saw you at several shows, mostly in the 80’s with
Phil, my favourite drummer of all time. These are very special for me to see. Very generous of you to post and share so freely. Thank you.
No jacket required came out when I was young (8 years old), but so many song on this album were go-to listens for me that this album is integrated with all my fond memories of my youth. This video popped up in my feed, so I watched it again and I still love it.
The blue on that bass is gorgeous. Love it.
He yells sloppy ... I’m burning my guitars in a pile in the back yard.
its so enjoying , marvelous and magnificent, Mr Leland you are a great artist, thank you for sharing this fortunate moment!
If we played 'six degrees of Lee Sklar' we'd literally connect all seven billion of us.
Um, I think the whole idea behind "six degrees" is that any two people can be connected within 6 social connections.
Dave Lawlis Ah, you’re one of those folks...
@@lazaglider yep.
im connected to Mr Sklar by 1 person....from when i lived in nashville..never met him though...AND IM A BASS PLAYER...lol
That is unreal! Leland Sklar is one hardcore-ass player to pull off a bass run like that for an entire song. I had to see it for myself, but there he is playing that unearthly bass part. Bravo and sick!
One of the greatest bass players ever... been a fan of his forever...love his laid back personality. True icon.
Hey, what a nice reach-out. Playing at home, just like the rest of us.
I never tire of the stories.
There’s a gift in the ‘warts and all’ rendition here.
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Really appreciate you taking the time to share your playing and your amazing stories behind the music as well. I’ve always admired your journey as a touring/recording bassist. Truly incredible, THANK YOU!!!!
You’re amazing, playing so many classics from memory like it was this morning.
"... get back to deadheading my Azaleas." the life of a rockstar!!!!
My son nailed it with his comment as he walked past my laptop - ! -
"You're kidding me.........God plays the Bass!!!"
How right he is!
Best comment ever!
Awesome!
BwaHaHaHaHa!!! Hilarious!! Not God, But Definitely Blessed And Gifted By Him!!!
You must be so proud.
"Where are you, Phil?"
"I'm in the stu-stu-stuuuuudiio!"
hey 🙂,. i also make music on youtube,. 🙂
I'm eating my Beef Stew-stew-stewdio!
@@minty_Joe You guys just haven't got a clue clue cluedio...Sorry, that was a bit ru, ru rudeio!
@@CB-xr1eg Hahahaha!
Hahaha
Never knew what an important part the base plays in this song, gives it real depth. Always enjoyed Leland's playing, Great Job and thanks.
When my wife was pregnant with my daughter before I became a father, I used to listen to this song... "...she don't even know my name..."
Amazing song!
THANK YOU for brightening my day! I had to take a "Mental Health Day" and hearing you play today made it better.
So very happy to see you do these little sessions! They're a goldmine!
Two things:
1. Listening to this makes me realise that everything I do is AHEAD of the beat. Everything he plays sounds in an impossible way SLOWER than the track, yet perfectly in time, and somehow it never drags. He's bending time. It's impossibly perfect. Check out the bits where he's mirroring the horn line to see what I mean.
2. When he shuts his eyes, his eyelids don't flicker. He's so genuinely relaxed despite his fingers moving fast. There is no hint of that occasional panic or 'work' that most musicians occasionally give away. It's like his hands and his soul are independently controlled.
I’ve known who you are for years back to the early 70’s
Thanks Leland your one reason I keep coming back and never stop listening.
How cool is that even god is here to entertain us while we are in quarantine
Who'd have thought God and Phil Collins jammed together?
Casey Fontenot Phil would probably say that He was lucky to get to jam with Phil
Yall callin him God?? Clueless souls!!
@Torqem Harder I just figured Michael Starks was a robot. I didn't want to take the time to try to explain what humor and sarcasm is to him. 😄
“Thou shall feel’ith the ground shake’eth by the bass of god”.
Finally the mystery of this song is revealed. Even bass player magazine said they weren’t sure they transcribed it right when they printed the bass part.
Now we know.
What a cool guy. Just someone who knows who he is and what he can do, without needing to brag about it. Thanks for the upload!
I deal with that allot I am a mechanic and my hands hurt and they have to heal I'm greatful you put out this video, God bless you
Great song. Personal favorite.
A famous jazz cat once said there's no wrong notes ... That was more geared toward improv .. Leland Sir you are the epitome of the phrase all the right notes in all the right places .. Thanks for the years of your contribution and talent to all the hits we grew up with
Funkiest druid ever coming out of Milwaukee.
Ha ha,that’s funny,or middle earth.
Humph?! Funny! He doesn't LOOK Druish!! ;)
@@prof.ravenwood7704 Spaceballs reference. I love it lol
You got that right Cristian. Jeff Hueston of Bohemian Knuckleboogie is another one. I used to call him my Gandolf the Wizard. Jeff played bass in jazz bands when we met and later taught me blues/rock.
@@jrnunez90 Dude knows his movies! 👍
Usted es un gran músico, llamaba mi atención su "look" y talento al Bajo... se notaba lo disfrutaba... junto a Phill usted es parte de una buena historia de la música que me deleito y seguirá. Saludos desde Honduras.