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TOP 23 RUSH BASS RIFFS (feat. Tim Starace)

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  • Josh DuBois and Tim Starace play the Top 23 Rush Bass Riffs.
    What's your favorite Rush Bass Riff? Let us know in the comments.
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  • @mmmicroplastics
    @mmmicroplastics 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2002

    Rush is truly the only band where you can make a top 23 basslines list and have people ask why you didn't play their favorite

    • @Julianlesk
      @Julianlesk 3 ปีที่แล้ว +55

      Only because Les Claypool starts a new band name for every album, now.

    • @kevingartland723
      @kevingartland723 3 ปีที่แล้ว +39

      Because Geddy lee is the greatest musician ever!

    • @rpblondon2011
      @rpblondon2011 3 ปีที่แล้ว +24

      Exactly. Like "Open Secrets" and "Circumstances", for example. Amazing.

    • @zubrhero5270
      @zubrhero5270 3 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      Haha, yup!!!
      And to add my personal favourite to that list...
      "Guys, Y U no play The Trees?"

    • @stephenwebb921
      @stephenwebb921 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Lol totally agree!!

  • @leopires3501
    @leopires3501 3 ปีที่แล้ว +851

    It's insane how Geddy can sings while delivers these atomic riffs right on our faces.

    • @italoderecife
      @italoderecife 3 ปีที่แล้ว +58

      We can't forget he uses his feet to play the moog at the same time, too

    • @spuds6423
      @spuds6423 3 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      Well, He is a Professional!!!😁😁😁😁I Wonder if he ever got his 10 bucks from Bob and Doug Mckenzie???!😁😁😁😁

    • @randyferron
      @randyferron 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      And foot pedals

    • @Pensfan5919
      @Pensfan5919 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      @@spuds6423 10 bucks is 10 bucks!

    • @cmvb
      @cmvb 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@italoderecife and keyboards...

  • @postive-vibes
    @postive-vibes 3 ปีที่แล้ว +317

    Playing these riffs is really impressive, but imagine coming up with them in the first place.

    • @acirka
      @acirka 3 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      And singing ;)

    • @michaelbell75
      @michaelbell75 3 ปีที่แล้ว +24

      @@acirka and playing Moog pedals and synth

    • @RoarOfWolverine
      @RoarOfWolverine 3 ปีที่แล้ว +21

      That’s why we can see 100 bass players nail his bass riffs, but we haven’t seen another band with a bassist who comes up with stuff like this. The same is true of Peart, there many drummers who can copy his riffs, but we haven’t seen another band with a drummer writing stuff like that?
      Geddy also wrote his pieces to perfectly fit with any fill that Neil came up. In fact, it is Geddy’s bass that makes Neil’s fills really punch, as his bass highlights each accent and cymbal hit. There has never been a bassist and drummer duo who so perfectly mesh their rhythms and fills as Geddy and Neil. They were the ultimate rhythm section and the reason that Rush sounded so full for a 3 piece band. Geddy and Neil sounded like a band by themselves.

    • @wide_awake
      @wide_awake 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I was just thinking the same damn thing. How?! 🤦🏼‍♂️

    • @wide_awake
      @wide_awake 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@RoarOfWolverine nailed it

  • @thornysnotsoepic
    @thornysnotsoepic 3 ปีที่แล้ว +213

    i will never know how Geddy was ever able to come up with these lines AND sing at the same time. Truly best bassist/ front man ever.

    • @PDXGTP
      @PDXGTP 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Same band since the 60's is how, he added over time as he learned, for a while he also played a double neck guitar & bass because it was a stage in their music.
      Talent plus non stop practice. in other words, he worked hard and earned his abilities...
      ... and that is why I love to practice as much as possible even at 56 I still am inspired to pick up my instrument and play every day, usually for 90 minutes minimum 4 to 5 days a week is realistically, wife support me.
      God is good, Geddy is great. :-D

    • @kanyesouth3126
      @kanyesouth3126 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Les claypool is the best bassist but Geddy is top 5

    • @berndbrakemeier1418
      @berndbrakemeier1418 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@kanyesouth3126 Of course you know who is best!

    • @johnandrews3568
      @johnandrews3568 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      and play keys and foot pedals.

    • @josevillescazjr.493
      @josevillescazjr.493 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Wicked basslines, a unique voice that resonates with every song that is sung, and also all the years where his keyboard/synthesizer playing would blow your mind away! Geddy Lee, truly one of a kind!
      🤘2112-4EVER!🤘

  • @RollDeBonz2112
    @RollDeBonz2112 3 ปีที่แล้ว +428

    For anyone not aware, Tim is in a band called YYNOT. I'm not associated with the band, I'm just a fan that thinks they deserve a huge following. They started as a virtual "band" doing a RUSH inspired instrumental and video called YYNOT. They shared that on the popular RUSH messageboards and began to build a following. Everyone recorded their parts from their respective home states and were put together by creator/producer/guitarist, Billy Alexander. They began making amazing RUSH covers the same way. Billy eventually added a young woman named Rocky Kuner to sing. She is a tiny vocal powerhouse that can nail early Ged vocals. She absolutely owns No One at the Bridge. They have had numerous drummers over the last few years and were looking to find a permanent drummer prior to COVID-19 but as with all bands, have been side-lined. They have created two albums of great original music. They have done some touring and put on amazing shows that are a mix of RUSH covers and their own originals. Their touring is a bit unorthodox because Billy and Rocky are from Cali and Tim is, I think from Florida. They don't have a touring bus or anything like that. They book shows and travel individually to venues. For a band that is rarely in the same room with one another they are incredibly tight. Once live music is a thing again if you have a chance go see them. Incredibly talented and nice people. If you do a search there are a lot of videos of their covers and originals as well as videos from their live shows. They have a strong Facebook presence and their own website and merch. They also have what they call the Social Distance Club which is kind of a Patreon type club to help support them during these difficult times. YMMV, but I think if you are a RUSH fan you will almost certainly like YYNOT.

    • @clintwilson6380
      @clintwilson6380 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Hellz yeah!

    • @RoarOfWolverine
      @RoarOfWolverine 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Rocky owns “No One At The Bridge” because no one else dare sing it because of that killer bridge, that includes post 1980s Geddy Lee. Her viersion of this song is goosebump-inducing, hair on the neck standing, incredible. I played it for my wife, a huge Rush fan and extremely critical of all Rush tribute bands and she pumped her fist in the air on the “scream out desperation, but, no one cannot hear” and yelled “yes!”.
      I am a guitarist who used to play in bands that covered Rush, so I give a bit more girth to tribute bands, knowing how difficult their stuff is to play. I am still critical on the ones that stink, but the few that top the list are all very good, bands like New World Men, Lotus Land and YYNOT are three of the best. Now I really love YYNOT, but I’m sorry, I think New World Men are the best tribute band. I do think that Tim is the best bassist I have heard though. YYNOT May be the best band of musician, I just think that New World Men capture the sound of Rush the closest.
      That may not be a good thing as far as music careers go. Sounding exactly like another band is not going to help you developing your own material. The problem is, if you have your own style, it will reflect when you’re trying to sound like Rush. YYNOT are beginning to release their own songs now and that is awesome and the right thing to do. They can use the fame and audience they have garnered to expose their own music to and it seems to be working.
      The three guys from NEM have captured Rush’s sound so perfectly that I think they’d have a hard time making their own music and not have it sound like Rush making new music. Mat sounds so much like Geddy Lee when he sings, I’m not sure he can sound like anyone else. I really can’t see how in the hell he can sing Geddy, while playing Neil Peart on drums. I would have never thought anyone could have accomplished that. Rocky is a phenomenal singer, but I can tell her voice from Geddy on pretty much every song. That’s probably a good thing, because sounding like Geddy would not help her on their original songs.
      They guys from NWM sound so much like Rush, I’m not so sure if that would help them build their own identity doing any original material. The YYNOT original songs that I have heard so far, don’t sound like Rush songs and that’s good, because they are building their own musical identity. Their songs are very good.

    • @keepyourjobkeepyourjob7530
      @keepyourjobkeepyourjob7530 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      That alot. Been wondering who this guy is he is nailing the bass part .. I gave him compliments a few time .

    • @johnvrabec9747
      @johnvrabec9747 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      They are the real deal, and awesome people to meet and talk to. Saw them in Tucson Feb 2020. If you want to listen to original music in the Rush image, YYNOT is that band.

    • @LastCallAgain
      @LastCallAgain 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      So I went to YYNOT's web page and started browsing some of the samples they have available... at first I was thinking "what kind of CRAP is this? It sounds like a bunch of junior high kids trying to jam..."
      Then I realized I still had this video playing in the other window.
      The YYNOT sounds MUCH better by itself! Playing both albums (not at the same time!) on Spotify now. the Rush influence is prevalent yet it's all original. I'm loving it!

  • @naturaljoe7397
    @naturaljoe7397 4 ปีที่แล้ว +218

    There is no joy greater than playing “Leave That Thing Alone” on a Geddy Lee Jazz Bass.

    • @Sanson101
      @Sanson101 4 ปีที่แล้ว +23

      geddy bass playing has become an art by itself

    • @williampatterson5067
      @williampatterson5067 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      I agree but I like the Rick bass and sound much better.

    • @naturaljoe7397
      @naturaljoe7397 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      @@williampatterson5067 I'm not comparing the two bass sounds, I'm just saying that getting the same jazz bass tone from the album and live performances is fun.

    • @rossco420
      @rossco420 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      That’s a tune 🔥🔥🔥

    • @MrStevencorleone
      @MrStevencorleone 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Omg yes

  • @feanor22
    @feanor22 3 ปีที่แล้ว +111

    Step one: hear those lines and be amazed
    Step two: realize he sang at the same time he played that
    Step three: roll over and cry

    • @Plepsfoko
      @Plepsfoko 3 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      Step 4: realize he also plays synth with his feet at the same time

    • @shallex5744
      @shallex5744 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      it's stunning to think that a guy like Geddy can be one of the greatest vocalists, bassists, and musical composers in rock, all at the same time. Geddy is a one in a billion guy. and then for circumstances to be such that Geddy ends up in a band, making music with, and being the best friends of fellow musicians and one-in-a-billion guys like Neil and Alex, that's like a one in a trillion occurrence. it really is incredible how some of the best bands coming together is down to the most minuscule of worldly chances, and insane luck, and there really couldn't be a more perfect combination of band members and people than Rush.

    • @spiketaterman5181
      @spiketaterman5181 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      How...I mean to sing and strum a guitar is one thing...but bass, hard enough...and playing at THAT LEVEL is insane!

    • @craftus-flute-guitar-vocal7329
      @craftus-flute-guitar-vocal7329 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Step 4: go practice.... even while realizing you will never be a good as Geddy Lee.

    • @donrichard4351
      @donrichard4351 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Let's not forget he is also playing sampled synth through floor pedals at the same time.

  • @anthonybranch4712
    @anthonybranch4712 3 ปีที่แล้ว +66

    Tim "air drumming" after his amazing bass work on "YYZ" is just PRICELESS.

  • @marcoapdias
    @marcoapdias 3 ปีที่แล้ว +254

    Man, that Rickenbacker tone is A KILLER!!!! 🤘🤘🤘

    • @sebg2086
      @sebg2086 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      no really compare to the jazz and p bass

    • @wishkah59
      @wishkah59 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      just me but yes the rickenbackers
      have a better rush sound then then fenders

    • @IBJ57
      @IBJ57 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@wishkah59 no way bro. Fender Jazz >>>>>> Ric.

    • @scottphillips9287
      @scottphillips9287 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      I like the Ricky better too. The Fender is awesome, but nothing quite like the original tone . . . I always wonder why musicians move away from the instruments that gave them their 'classic' sounds? I never thought Neil's Ludwig or DW kits sounded as good as the Slingerland or Tama kits either.

    • @RoarOfWolverine
      @RoarOfWolverine 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      I was always disappointed a bit whenever I saw them live and Geddy would use the Fender to play the earlier songs he originally recorded with the Rick. There’s nothing wrong with the Fender, but I still associate all of the music prior to Permanent Waves with the growl of that Rick, especially when he was still running the Rick through the Ampeg SVT with the 8 10” cabinets.

  • @brianstrom6649
    @brianstrom6649 3 ปีที่แล้ว +49

    Not that this was a competition or anything, but the bearded gentleman killed it.

    • @victorarellanom
      @victorarellanom 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      He’s awesome! Plays in a band called yynot you should check them out!

    • @Darrin.Crawford
      @Darrin.Crawford 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Minus the stupid faces.

    • @dgmwitz
      @dgmwitz 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Darrin.Crawford that's half the fun!

  • @DarkeningSkies1
    @DarkeningSkies1 3 ปีที่แล้ว +103

    I feel like, historically, people focus on the whole package with Rush to the detriment of acknowledgment of just how brilliant Geddy is on bass guitar. You two did him proud.

    • @skayhab
      @skayhab 3 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      One of the things I always liked about the production of Rush albums was that I could easily pick out the individual instruments which made me appreciate it even more when I just listened to the ensemble as a whole.

    • @julianthesmooshyhusky8976
      @julianthesmooshyhusky8976 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      It definitely happens to lifeson too. Like rolling stone ranked him #98 on their list of best guitarists ever, criminal. I guess it’s easy for people to overlook your technical skill on an instrument when you played with Neil.

  • @JayJackson-hb7ks
    @JayJackson-hb7ks 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +14

    Nobody ever touches Circumstances. What he plays under the verses is beyond incredible

    • @joxidearmageddonator882
      @joxidearmageddonator882 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      for real. my jamming buddy and i play Rush songs at my house (me on guitar, him bass) but he won't even attempt Circumstances. I showed him Earthshine the other day too and he wasn't too keen!

  • @wildmike951
    @wildmike951 3 ปีที่แล้ว +157

    Great guys....how the hell does Geddy play all this amazing stuff and sing and play keyboards at the same time.....I always said that he is some kind of freak of nature. Best Band ever....

    • @wmhhealth2018
      @wmhhealth2018 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Rush had 2 musical geniuses and one mere "virtuoso" no shame that Alex is only a "virtuoso" still an excellent musician.

    • @wildmike951
      @wildmike951 3 ปีที่แล้ว +20

      @@wmhhealth2018 sorry....3 geniuses

    • @tristanhavrilak6048
      @tristanhavrilak6048 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Recording is a process? I still understand what you're saying

    • @jasonbenford3427
      @jasonbenford3427 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      👽👽👽...🤣🤣!

    • @LucasHarrisJPA
      @LucasHarrisJPA 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@wildmike951 you're right

  • @zulu5157
    @zulu5157 4 ปีที่แล้ว +124

    Oh Yeah Rush. The hardest thing about those brillant Geddy Lee riffs is to sing at the same time. Both players did a fantastic Job.

    • @Sreven199
      @Sreven199 3 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      Don't forget playing keyboard with his feet....

    • @jugglerj0e
      @jugglerj0e 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I know. The only other bass player who does that as well as Geddy is Mark King (level 42).

    • @jamespeterson9620
      @jamespeterson9620 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@Sreven199 here for this comment...

    • @ridefast0
      @ridefast0 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I find the hardest thing about those riffs is playing the riffs, never mind singing or dancing on the pedal keyboard.

    • @SKarthikeyan75
      @SKarthikeyan75 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Sreven199 And keys/guitar with his hands and bass pedals with feet.

  • @jcsk8
    @jcsk8 4 ปีที่แล้ว +288

    Top Rush bass riffs: ALL of them.

    • @Rosbergen80
      @Rosbergen80 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Also dog years 😉?

    • @apollomiranda6145
      @apollomiranda6145 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I agree

    • @jcsk8
      @jcsk8 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@Rosbergen80 ALL

    • @stevenhenninger8994
      @stevenhenninger8994 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Dayum near EVERY RUSH song has frikkin insane bass licks, insane guitar, and impossible drum rythyms! These three guys represent the TOP Bassist, Guitarist, and Drummer in ANY genre!

    • @jcsk8
      @jcsk8 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@stevenhenninger8994 Agreed, I play all those instruments. It´s a BIG effort to learn any line in any instrument. There´s just no easy song at all.

  • @mustangj0hn
    @mustangj0hn 3 ปีที่แล้ว +92

    There some things that simply should not be interupted by ads. Rush bass riffs are such a thing!!!!

    • @TheBassChannel
      @TheBassChannel  3 ปีที่แล้ว +20

      Agreed. Unfortunately, it’s not up to us because of copyright claims.

    • @mustangj0hn
      @mustangj0hn 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@TheBassChannel Sounds about right :(

    • @caryd67
      @caryd67 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Get ad block!! Free!!

    • @djmando6235
      @djmando6235 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Ad Block for TH-cam. Hear songs/stories/whatever uninterrupted. Oh it's also free. 👍🏼😁

  • @daemonicnimrod4772
    @daemonicnimrod4772 4 ปีที่แล้ว +116

    Favorite Rush bass line is the entire song Cygnus X-1 Book II from Hemispheres 😌

    • @lordundhimself1310
      @lordundhimself1310 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      That one for me as well. And Anthem

    • @daemonicnimrod4772
      @daemonicnimrod4772 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@lordundhimself1310 Anthem is a killer baas line too...Geddy had so many epic as hell basslines across 30+ albums that it's no easy decision to really single out a best overall.... I'd also like to take this moment to acknowledge the awesomeness of By-Tor and the Snowdog...

    • @unamericano
      @unamericano 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      You’ve given me a new one to look up!

    • @Obiwannabe
      @Obiwannabe 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Thats my all time fav rush song.

    • @loveagainstgods5116
      @loveagainstgods5116 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hemispheres tour was my first RUSH show

  • @mmratmm
    @mmratmm 4 ปีที่แล้ว +67

    Geddy Lee forever! His job in Rush is amasing! One of the most talented bass players in history, I think.

    • @arturoacosta6583
      @arturoacosta6583 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I agree with you man.

    • @_KingofKingss
      @_KingofKingss 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Top 2 only behind Geezer

    • @matthewnewman1446
      @matthewnewman1446 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Agree, awesome to see Les play A Tribute to Kings!!! That's what it was :). Geddy is unbelievable

  • @hyrts
    @hyrts 3 ปีที่แล้ว +42

    Not a bass player but I'm amazed Geddy can sing over that Big Money verse bass line. But just looked up a live performance and he indeed can do just that. That's impressive!

    • @johncalvo1743
      @johncalvo1743 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      You should check out the verse bass lines on Circumstances. In an early video (the official one), you can see Geddy trying really hard to concentrate and even struggling a little to keep his sanity. Go check it out.

    • @hubbsllc
      @hubbsllc 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yeah, that one's a bit of a brick wall for me...I'd have to sit down and just try, try, try. "Turn The Page" is even harder, but yes, Ged nailed it live.

  • @CH4PiUSKi
    @CH4PiUSKi 3 ปีที่แล้ว +52

    What You're Doing 0:05
    Anthem 0:34
    Bastille Day 1:07
    2112 Part VII: Grand Finale 1:27
    Xanadu 1:55
    Cygnus X-I Book I: The Voyage 2:34
    La Villa Strangiato 3:05
    Natural Science 4:02
    Tom Sawyer 4:24
    Red Barchetta 5:09
    Yyz 5:43
    Digital Man 6:26
    The Enemy Within 7:33
    The Big Money 8:14
    Marathon 8:41
    Force Ten 9:06
    Show Don't Tell 9:30
    Where's My Thing? 9:51
    Leave That Thing Alone 10:07
    Driven 10:22
    Ghost Rider 10:44
    Malignant Narcissism 11:17
    Headlong Flight 12:05

    • @CH4PiUSKi
      @CH4PiUSKi 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      up

    • @CH4PiUSKi
      @CH4PiUSKi 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      up

    • @CH4PiUSKi
      @CH4PiUSKi 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      up

    • @andyharman3022
      @andyharman3022 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Basically one song from every album, except for Moving Pictures, which has 3.

  • @fragbert66
    @fragbert66 4 ปีที่แล้ว +39

    I have had the pleasure of seeing Tim live twice, and it's not the same as watching him on video. Truly a force of nature. I'm proud to call him an inspiration, an influence, and a friend.

  • @HanDrumsolo
    @HanDrumsolo 3 ปีที่แล้ว +28

    Bearded guy has some great Bass faces!! That Ric is sweet

    • @RollDeBonz2112
      @RollDeBonz2112 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Check out Tim with YYNOT. Great RUSH covers and originals. Their singer, Rocky Kuner has amazing pipes and can nail old school Ged vocals. Billy Alexander is a producer/guitarist/songwriter that has been heavily influenced by RUSH and has perfected their tone.

  • @nikolaki
    @nikolaki 3 ปีที่แล้ว +51

    Great job guys.
    Couldn't help but shed a little tear for Neil. Becoming aware of the magic interaction between bass and drums on the Farewell to Kings tracks (it's there on ALL the tracks played btw) reminded me he's moved on.

    • @Thiago5993
      @Thiago5993 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I actually had chills when they played vapor trails... he was a great person, despite never meeting the guy

  • @josegomes08
    @josegomes08 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    3+ bass lines that i could add to the list:
    Middletown Dreams - Power Windows
    The Anarchist - Clockwork Angels
    Seven Cities of Gold - Clockwork Angels
    Congrats to the video, really amazing!

  • @michaeltalley5826
    @michaeltalley5826 3 ปีที่แล้ว +39

    I'm not a bass player (drummer), but I've always loved the bass lines for "Digital Man," "The Big Money" and "Marathon."

    • @heatmyzer9
      @heatmyzer9 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      DM is an amazing bass track. Non stop.

  • @funkndrucked
    @funkndrucked 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Rush music and lyrics were a huge influence on my how people interact and deal with life. I own a bass....and have played in bands. Just jam out with friends now....LOVE RUSH

  • @TrueEarth2112
    @TrueEarth2112 3 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    Geddy is a freak of nature. So cool to hear him covered so faithfully. You could easily add 100 more riffs, but noticeably absent for me is Freewill, the bass lead in to the solo section, and then the entire solo section, which is just sick by all three band mates.

    • @joannalewis5279
      @joannalewis5279 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Agree it's his best moment on bass and that's saying something

  • @markcoren2842
    @markcoren2842 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Every time I see Tim's face on a thumbnail I turn up the volume and get ready to be amazed. 11/10 every time!

  • @canadude6401
    @canadude6401 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    I've never ever picked up a bass guitar in my life, but at 3:24 this is such a bad ass bass riff!!!! Give me GOOSEBUMPS!

  • @Mizzdr111
    @Mizzdr111 3 ปีที่แล้ว +90

    Roll the bones is a great album, dont care what anybody says...

    • @evracer
      @evracer 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      The groove and timing to Roll the Bones is still an absolute fav!

    • @robertb.4202
      @robertb.4202 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      My favorites off that album are Ghost Of A Chance, Bravado, and Dreamline. There were definitely some great songs off that album!

    • @beckyvicknair4744
      @beckyvicknair4744 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I love that album too. Ghost of a Chance is one of my favorite songs.

    • @scottsharp3356
      @scottsharp3356 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Just re-listen to Hold Your Fire! No Zip No Zap and NOO Power. Sounds like Alex wasn’t even there. Geddy had turned it into THE GEDDY LEE SHOW! And he found out from Alex and Neil both that the keyboards were GONE!

    • @RoarOfWolverine
      @RoarOfWolverine 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I’ll tell you which Rush albums aren’t any good..... none of them, it’s a trick question. The reason they had such a long career is because they were always daring enough to be different and change it up. Al of those people who complained probably would have lost interest in the group of they just continued to make music that sounded like 2112, whether they know it or not.
      Every record Rush ever made has great songs on it. Yes, they got a bit keyboard heavy starting with GUP to HYF, but their are still great songs on those records. Rush didn’t know how to write bad music. It was always unique and challenging.

  • @jobelewis6416
    @jobelewis6416 4 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    Tim Starace is a genius with this stuff and we all love his tones 👏🏼

  • @mtczrnk
    @mtczrnk 4 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    You guys absolutely nailed those tones!
    When a piece of gear boasts to have someone's tone soldered somewhere inside the dark electronic viscera of a pedal, in my view such marketing statements cross the thin border between bold advertisement and outright lie. In this case I truly believe there is a tiny Geddy trapped somewhere in this box. No, don't let him out.

  • @jesseharrington797
    @jesseharrington797 3 ปีที่แล้ว +53

    Geddy is the best bass player of all time

  • @EliGutie
    @EliGutie 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    The transition from YYZ to digital man was cleaaaaaann!

  • @lowend
    @lowend 4 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    Great job!!! Tim's a riot to watch, and an absolute BEAST of a player!!!! Josh is incredible too-would love to see him tackle a selection of Steve Harris riffs! I can't pick a favorite!

  • @nicolasptrsn
    @nicolasptrsn 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    The Enemy Within has got to be one of the most difficult basslines out there. Good effort on that one

    • @jamesnoble8205
      @jamesnoble8205 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      As far as Rush goes its actually surprisingly easy

  • @michelforest6329
    @michelforest6329 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    From 3:24 until 3:28... I don't know he managed to figure out that break, let alone play it!! Amazing!!!

  • @yesllonsantos74
    @yesllonsantos74 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    - Geddy Lee, The King of Bass ! Long live Rock n' roll !
    MG - Brazil

  • @evenkeel6131
    @evenkeel6131 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I love the bass tone on Counterparts, my favourite out of all the Geddy tones.

  • @greg6744
    @greg6744 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What a fantastic chronology. The evolution of Geddy from pre-1980's through the decades has just been performed in what can only be described as a clinic. Wow Tim. Natural Science perhaps is one of the most overlooked/underrated Rush tracks. Truly a masterpiece. And YYZ? It's freakin' YYZ!!!!

  • @desdinovvilla-lobos
    @desdinovvilla-lobos 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Tim Starace is made out of awesome. Super cool dude, and fantastic player.

  • @boomerbassmeme
    @boomerbassmeme 4 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    Tim's awesome videos is why I bought the YYZ pedal! Gets that Geddy tone and so much more! Love it!

    • @davidhuguetacereda23
      @davidhuguetacereda23 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      We are twins xd

    • @hubbsllc
      @hubbsllc 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I have the MXR Bass DI+ and it has a distortion that, while it can't do exactly what this box does, does something I haven't heard elsewhere. When not going specifically for "fuzz bass" it's kind of cool leaving it just barely on.

  • @acsaiyanbalce4610
    @acsaiyanbalce4610 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Props to both these men jamming to Getty Lee to perfection!!

  • @neillajkiewicz3767
    @neillajkiewicz3767 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Two of my favorite bass players covering my favorite bass player in one video. Oh joy of joy!

  • @robertbetts5129
    @robertbetts5129 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    WELL DONE GENTS!!!!! 😀😀😀🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘👏👏👏👏
    Now, imagine having to play those tasty riffs plus sing, play keyboards, Taurus pedals, trigger effects.....ALL AT THE SAME TIME!!!! 😳😳😳😳😳
    Ged is a TRUE master at his craft!!!! 😎😎😎

  • @jackspickphone6656
    @jackspickphone6656 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    This is so well done. The sound. The editing. I like how we get to hear the sound the two different basses make. The song list is good,and the facial expressions as you both play....show joy in playing these great songs. Thanks for this.

  • @johnnyfreeman1018
    @johnnyfreeman1018 3 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    How could anyone down vote this vid?....these guys pulled it off in stride....well done gents.....👍👍👍

    • @jimquicksilver442
      @jimquicksilver442 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      18 fisherman who thought they were getting fast large mouth bass rigs?

    • @davidtaylor4975
      @davidtaylor4975 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      mean mean stride?!

  • @estebanperez2557
    @estebanperez2557 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Who says bass players cant have fun? These 2 fellas are having a blast and i am too just watching em

  • @evracer
    @evracer 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I have to say that Clockwork Angels has some of Geddy's sickest grooves......and that's after a career of sick grooves as this video points out!

  • @joeybusnardo5866
    @joeybusnardo5866 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Malignant Narcissism is a drug. I can loop that song over and over again.

    • @ThomasLuongo
      @ThomasLuongo 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      That song is great, but for me that whole album centers around the Monkey Business. It's such an absolute monster of a track.

  • @Gorbyrev
    @Gorbyrev 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    That was a surprisingly emotional and wonderful journey through Geddy's bass lines. Well, well played gentlemen. Fascinating to hear the continuity through the years given how much the production and songwriting trajectory Rush took changed so much.

  • @elcidcampeador9629
    @elcidcampeador9629 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Rush was mind bogglingly talented, memorable, fun, intelligent, and inspiring. RIP Neil. A shame we will never see them on stage again

  • @heinrich5098
    @heinrich5098 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    OMG the best collaboration on the internet!

  • @TheDrewz43
    @TheDrewz43 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    You both did an outstanding job of displaying how great Geddy is, thank you!

  • @Scarlett8Music
    @Scarlett8Music 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I’ve never had an issue playing Geddy’s parts, until I stopped playing them with a pick. This is godly.

    • @davidtaylor4975
      @davidtaylor4975 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Whats a pick? Is that the thing those guitarists use?!!

  • @bikershark9
    @bikershark9 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Inject all the Rush bass riffs into my veins.
    How cool to get Tim too!

  • @TheTourtopoulais
    @TheTourtopoulais 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    All those lines are fucking sick, Rush is really one of the things that excites me most in life and make me want to enjoy life

  • @RoarOfWolverine
    @RoarOfWolverine 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Tim makes these Geddy riffs look so easy. The only person who makes those bass licks look easier is Geddy himself. Tim is an incredible bassist who can nail all of Geddy’s dynamics perfectly, which isn’t easy because Geddy really hits those strings hard and uses his index fingernail to pop the string for accents.
    Now just imagine, Geddy plays all of this as he is singing lead on every song, not to mention playing keyboards with his feet on many of them.

  • @danadane2501
    @danadane2501 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    It's really a personal treat to see 2 great players interpret these songs in their own unique fashions or approaches . Close to perfect as it gets .

  • @squonk86
    @squonk86 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Absolutely think you are awesome and Geddy is my favorite bassist along with keyboards and lead singer,he did it all and never missed a Rush concert from 1974-2015 😎

  • @scottsdalemedicalmassage
    @scottsdalemedicalmassage 4 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Got Damn, Margo!! That was awesome!! Just resurrected me out of the sh*tty mood I was in!

  • @ciwanicha
    @ciwanicha 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    josh and tim..you both sound great but imagine geddy was singing over most of these lines!!! he's from another planet

  • @patrickdehertogh2080
    @patrickdehertogh2080 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I always get knocked off my horse when I watch other guys who can really play the bass perform. But self assessment is good. Thanks for the video.

  • @johnskinner3108
    @johnskinner3108 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I enjoy watching these guy's play. It's easy to see how difficult the bass lines are in Rush songs are to play. Geddy sang while he played.

  • @chrissmith3668
    @chrissmith3668 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I’m glad they showed love to post Moving Pictures riffs. The Enemy Within is crazy

  • @freddiesoverbite6162
    @freddiesoverbite6162 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    La villa strangiato has to be one of the funnest songs to play on the bass, Never have gotten sick of playing that.

  • @battistimo
    @battistimo 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    @3:23 wow! You nailed it! What a brilliant riff by Geddy! I love that part! Well done!

  • @SnuggleBear1970
    @SnuggleBear1970 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    The tone of the Rickenboker bass is just SICK. LOVE 💘 IT.

  • @Floyd_2112
    @Floyd_2112 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    I’ll probably end up getting the yyz pedal. And maybe the Di-2112 in the later future. Tim starce is just awesome though. I love seeing his post on the rush Facebook group

  • @maness2112
    @maness2112 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Played the live version of red barchetta, nice.

  • @michaelvandeginste3497
    @michaelvandeginste3497 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    "Show Don't Tell"! Yay! Second Rush song I ever heard. Made me want to be bass player for sure, at that point (I was 12).

  • @TheAxeman2112
    @TheAxeman2112 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That was amazing guys. Rush the best band of all time.

  • @cosmicsurfer4963
    @cosmicsurfer4963 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    The guy with the beard is the guy on the Geddy Lee pedal preview and he's in the band YNot. Both of these guys are awesome though but the guy with the beard looks like he's having more fun playing.

  • @keeprocking3620
    @keeprocking3620 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    The Bass Channel + Tim = match made in heaven ❤️

  • @MichelleArnone
    @MichelleArnone 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I haven’t played my bass in so many years because I just haven’t had time but mainlining such a big hit of groove is gonna leave me jonesin’ for a long time to come. I just feel like myself when that vibe is going through me, man. Thanks for sharing this!!

  • @sbrave
    @sbrave 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Finally, someone nails the La Villa bass solo! NICE!!!

  • @BewareTheJabberwock
    @BewareTheJabberwock 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    That was fookin’ AMAZING!!🔥
    The algorithm gods blessed me with this today!! 💥

  • @anthonybranch4712
    @anthonybranch4712 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    The inclusions at 1:26 and 10:05 made me literally jump out of my seat for joy! Have loved the work in those songs for many years. (And the execution of the bassline in "La Villa" at 3:06 was just flawless.) Absolutely astounding. Thank you guys, for the priceless treasure which IS this video!

  • @AndBassForAll1
    @AndBassForAll1 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    "Leave that thing alone" is my favorite Rush bass line ever! But all of these are fantastic...

  • @captaindeadeye788
    @captaindeadeye788 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This video did not disappoint. YYZ, Cygnus X-1, Headlong Flight, Leave That Thing Alone, New World Man, Big Money, and Driven. You made some damn good picks.

    • @johntardibuono625
      @johntardibuono625 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Just add Xanadu and Territories and you have 25 !!!

  • @durge12
    @durge12 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    this list being in chronological order speaks to me man- good work :D
    when you did anthem and bastille day back-to-back, i genuinely thought you'd just do the entire R30 overture. you almost did when you came back for cygnus parts 1 and 2
    dunno how you were able to only pick one song from permanent waves though- spirit of radio and freewill both have several great bass sections in them alone. also, no bass solos from vital signs or subdivisions?! madness
    great choice on the enemy within. i think people forget just how much bass playing there is on grace, power and hold. whether you like the 80s sound or not, you cannot deny geddy's playing on those album, whilst singing and doing all the synth work

  • @snoproblem
    @snoproblem 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Grand Finale from 2112 - I forget to breathe, sometimes... damn, it's just as fierce and powerful as the first time I heard it.

  • @Matheus-ki9zo
    @Matheus-ki9zo 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I have to give it to Show Don't Tell.
    That bass line is freaking interstellar.
    Wonderful playing there!

  • @scounter72
    @scounter72 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    That was great fun to hear and see! Well done guys. In case anyone ever had any doubt about how brilliant Geddy is LOL. Absolute monster creator of intricate, groovy basslines

  • @jesseharrington797
    @jesseharrington797 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Seen Rush play Circumstances live...still can't figure out how Geddy sang over that bass line...unreal

  • @rogeriotalano3818
    @rogeriotalano3818 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Fico imaginando , como o cara consegue cantar e tocar desse jeito ao mesmo tempo , só um monstro virtuoso pra conseguir

    • @luansls1
      @luansls1 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Concordo! O cara é fora de série! Isso por que isso são apenas riffs, imagina a linha completa totalmente complexa de baixo junto com a linha vocal!
      Ps: ainda tem o fato de ele tocar os sintetizadores com o pé e teclados com a mão.

    • @EdsonAlves-he7hj
      @EdsonAlves-he7hj 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      É impressionante mesmo, Geddy Lee é fenomenal. O Rush é fora de série. The best Band!

  • @johnpoiuz4662
    @johnpoiuz4662 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You could play anything from 1976 to 1993 and i would still like this video. Amazing skills, but Geddy is another level.

  • @dirkhansen9085
    @dirkhansen9085 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The best 13 minutes I have spent in a long time!

  • @23294virgo
    @23294virgo 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    OMG..
    Sonetimes you forget how amazing Geddy was until you see someone else work through his lines..
    Great job guys!
    And Geddy played keys, foot pedals and sang!
    My Fav: Ghost Rider... so subtle.

    • @Ldyklr420
      @Ldyklr420 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yeah... 😳

  • @michaelwald4331
    @michaelwald4331 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    The bass line for New World Man is the most perfect bass line in the history of bass lines.

    • @PhillipeHasselhoff
      @PhillipeHasselhoff 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Marathon, Force Ten and New World Man. My fav

  • @pdbordelon
    @pdbordelon 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Fantastic players!

  • @Aquavarna1
    @Aquavarna1 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Hey Timmy - you are aging like a fine wine my friend! and for those that don't know him, he was this good at nailing Geddy when he was 12!!! Hope all is well dude, when this covid thing is over i would love to see your band live, you are an inspiration to all bass players.

    • @TimStarace
      @TimStarace 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hey buddy! Lots of fun times back then.

  • @lordundhimself1310
    @lordundhimself1310 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Rickenbacker and Jazz. The best if you love agressive bass tones

  • @Shawnee845
    @Shawnee845 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    You guys absolutely Rock. And I would have to say Natural Science was the best bass line.

  • @markblackman2542
    @markblackman2542 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    josh is brilliant , new guy on the block , to me that is, love the hard work these bass players do , Rock on !

  • @FrostFire1310
    @FrostFire1310 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This video is fucking awesome. Cliff Burton made me pick up a bass, but Geddy Lee made me want to learn how to use the instrument. Wonderful collection of the best bass licks in history

  • @richardgudino7630
    @richardgudino7630 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Lovely, nothing like a double barreled, double bass attack, c/o Mr Weinrib's bass lines. I actually feel better, thank you.

  • @richarddoan9172
    @richarddoan9172 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Outro to Red Barchetta. Nice touch.

  • @nilma99
    @nilma99 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That was awesome!! You guys did a fantastic job!! Thank you - this video will be saved as one of my top favorite Rush covers, yet.

  • @wmhhealth2018
    @wmhhealth2018 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Both excellent players. Tim's chops are astounding!