Bass cover of "Juice" by Lizzo from her album "Cuz I Love You". Hope you like it and thanks for watching! My Patreon: / juliaplaysgroove IG: / juliaplaysgroove_official
I remember when I saw your comment and thought it was funny because she did really good, but I never listened to the original. Besides the chorus, she literally gave it a bassline.
@@JoeMM5 Always been a bass player in my head (drums in reality) but I'd say she's largely the reason for my recent purchase...Not ashamed to say, picked up one just like hers!
@@schniemand it's actually 2:39. I think what the first comment meant was that after the crazyness Julia put us through she had to walks us back home, safely, into the chorus 😂 she did it fast and efficiently with a quick lick, it's a minutiae thing - but it's what makes a good thing a great thing
4 years later, Julia's cover is still one of my wake-up grooves. I'm so disappointed when the original comes on the radio, and it doesn't have Julia's bassline.
Ever since the day this was posted, I can't hear the original without hearing every note of this over the top. But ESPECIALLY the triplet rake into the last chorus at 2:39. Such a nice touch.
In case you guys can't figure out what's so special about this video, it's the fact that she CREATED THIS BASS LINE, then added a ton of clever "fills" (the things she plays between her bass line) that makes this video and this song pop. It's the ultimate combination of Jazz, Pop and Funk, and I daresay no one could have done it better. No one.
SUB is the entry level version of the Ernie Ball Music Man instruments. I have the guitar version of this bass and it's absolutely incredibly well crafted, I highly recommend.
Amateur Menace I encourage you to listen to the b-side of the single, an official remix by Breakbot. The bassline is fucking incredible, I hope Julia eventually covers that version too! It’s on Spotify for me, I’d imagine it’s on most streaming platforms. Cheers!
@@ilikecatsbutimallergictoth1856 Well, I kind of just don't care about talent. When I play, I just listen to my inner ear and 'improvise' according to that
@@gimmforwho_ trve. But try telling that to the vapid, live-fast-sound-shit-on-a-guitar type kids. And I'm even more frustrated by the dis-interest to learn music theory as a drummer and a producer
Meme Thief I didn’t say that you don’t need any knowledge of music to improvise. Of course you do. But you need somewhat of talent too, and you can’t be tone deaf. You probably have talent if you can just improvise by ear.
EXACTLY. This is precisely why I classified Julia as one of my TOP TEN bassists of all time- ahead of Stanley Clarke, Victor Wooten and many others. Julia is a natural. No tricks; No gimmicks; No fancy equipment. Just pure pleasure in doing what she does and that makes her excellent. I'd put this young lady up against ANYONE ON THE PLANET and know she'd hold her own against the very best and most likely crush the rest. Talent is one thing; creativity and style are another, but what this young lady has that many great players lack is JOY. She radiants joy and it brightens all of our day whenever we watch her play. That's the magic.
I follow a lot of bass players on TH-cam, including famous and legendary professionals, but you're the one that brings me the most joy with your playing. I'm sure I'm not the only one who feels this way.
I agree with that. I was surprised watching this video. It seemed that her skills went up from previous videos. It would be nice to see one youtuber who would be consistent in uploading for a few years. Many are, but usually they change the direction into something that is not that important. Others go off the youtube.
@@artofmghow6419 Her 'Skill" increased because she recorded herself in a slower tempo and then sped it up in post. that's why her strumming looks so unnatural. because its not
Julia, this stuff makes grown men cry! You have the most natural gift, such timing, such creativity, technique and fluidity and I'm pretty damn sure you're one of the best bass players of your generation, destined to make a lot of money doing the thing you love doing! Utterly brilliant.
I am literally using these videos as medicine for my COVID-lockdown depression. Something about the crunchiness of these bass lines helps restore my balance
I had not even listened to the original and when I realized this was an original bass line I went to hear the original and it sounded like crap compared to this...
I agree with you and everyone else who agrees with you. Never heard the song before hearing this , i listened to it but I like this better with that awesome bass.
playing is super-expressive but clean as a whistle. tone is like a good dessert, a perfect mix of smooth and crunchy. your musical ear is obviously exceptional as there's just a totally fluid movement between holding groove down and melodic exploration. mad props and your specs are sick
This is exactly what I said. Julia is as good as, if not better than, many of the world's greatest bass legends, including Larry Graham and Marcus Miller. She's today's Face of The Electric Bass and I'm loving it!!!!
I absolutely LOVE this young lady and all I can say is that Julia's style and her instinct for fills makes her one of the best bassists alive and definitely in my TOP TEN list of favorites along with Marcus Miller, Louis Johnson (from the Brothers Johnson), Aaron Mills (from Cameo), Juna Serita, Larry Graham, Marvin Craig (from Lakeside), Mark Adams (from Slave), Verdine White (from Earth, Wind & Fire) and Bernard Edwards (from Chic). Julia makes it in my TOP TEN and not necessarily in any particular order simply because I think each person I have on this list brings something so unique to the table that it's almost impossible to determine who comes first, second, third, etc. I just know that as a bassist myself, I recognize technique, style, fluidity, creativity and groove more than mst people. While I certainly have respect for many great bassists including Bootsy Collins, James Jamerson, Stanley Clarke, Victor Wooten, Jaco Pastorius, Flea, Esperanza Spaulding, Tina Weymouth, Meshell Ndegeocello and a few others, what Julia brings to the discussion is personality, character and emotion that many great bassists lack. In other words, when you listen to (and watch) Julia play, you find yourself smiling and feeling lifted. The joy we get from Julia comes from the joy she finds in playing. But don't take my word for it. Just replay this video and watch her facial expressions and her body language as she plays and you will agree that this young lady is in paradise with that instrument in her hands, and THAT is the secret sauce that makes her one of my TOP TEN, and what makes her one of the greatest bassists alive. Once again, this is not meant to undermine or devalue those many great bass players who have put in decades of work and who have long, rich histories of legendary accomplishments. No, not at all. I give them their proper respect. However, too often, these great legends have extraordinarily burdened lives that weigh heavy on their souls. Some are drug users; some have marital or relationship issues; some have histories of financial struggle or whatever else. The point is that so many of these great artists have heavy lives that when they play, they present us listeners with great skill, but no joy. Julia is a bundle of joy with her music because she hasn't had to endure the heaviness of life yet and to me, that makes all the difference in the world. If I'm buying an album or paying to see a concert, I most certainly would rather have an artist that makes me feel great and lifts my spirits just because his or her own energy is so positive, than to have a great talent with a bad attitude or negative energy. Lastly, I am a bass player and the CEO of Samarian Entertainment and I would like to sign Julia to a recording contract. Julia, if you are reading this, please feel free to reach out to me via email and I will response asap. YOU NEED TO BE RECORDING YOUR MUSIC AND PLAYING IN FRONT OF MILLIONS. Much love.
This shiznit is off the hook. I was a Bootsy Funketeer growing up and dabbled playing some bass mostly Bootsy and Parliament funk but I was NOWHERE close to this level of musicianship. This girl is a real artist with many hours under her belt. Her runs and fill ins are effortless which is hands down the sign of the serious level of her commitment. I applaud you with a standing ovation.
She definitely should be! So much talent and yet so young! She can have a hell of a career as a professional bass player if she wants. She sure deserves it!
You're killin' it girl! As a professional saxophonist, I really appreciate the attention to articulation, every fill that was musical as well as its execution, and the unwavering precision of your internal pulse. 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
Honestly, I can’t get enough of this video. She is So. Damn. Good. I have stopped listening to the original because I find it lacking. This is the bass line the original song WISHES it had. Bravo! 👏🏾 👏🏾👏🏾
I got up at 4am this morning to go to work, did and 8hr shift, 1hr bus ride back in to town, worked out, hour bus ride back, cooked dinner and thought I’d check out what TH-cam might recommend me before falling asleep at 10pm. Julie popped up and now it’s been an hour and a half. I have work in 4 and a half hours but can’t stop watching her videos. Will being insanely tired and incoherent at work tomorrow be worth watching all her videos??? YES. IT WILL.
I started playing bass 24 years ago. You have mastered stuff in 6 years that took me more than a decade. I bow down with a smile on my face and mad respect.
Damn girl, WHERE. HAVE. YOU. BEEN????!!! I know you cant make them every day (though I wish you could), but it feels like its been forever!I love your vids they are VERY inspirational. Please keep them coming 🙏
This young lady is what you get when you mix the "soul" of James Jamerson, the "sting" of Verdine White, the "thump" of Larry Graham, the "rhythmic harmonics" of Marcus Miller, the "funky spacing" of Bootsy Collins and the "speed" of Louis Johnson. She's the culmination of about 20 great bass players and she truly is TODAY'S FACE OF THE ELECTRIC BASS.
It blows me away that TH-cam hasn’t paraded her around publicly like a gold medal. Who represents all the good things about this platform better than this humble young legend?
I don't play the bass, never even had an interest in bass. But man, this video. I just keep coming back to it, something about it just clicks with me and now it occupies a special place in my music playlist. Very good stuff, Julia. You keep doing what you're doing. It's definitely working.
Everything under the sun I’m glad he/she deleted it. I don’t know why they replied to you either. I don’t even know where all that came from. No one asked for all that bullshit.
this bass cover is amazing, definitely one of a kind. I'm not a professional in bass, but judging from her playstyle and how long she's been playing for (only 6 years), she's definitely got talent; you can't deny that those artificial harmonics at 0:24 sound AMAZING. the runs are amazing and everything, but the fact that she even added harmonics makes it one of the best out there. good job, don't let anything stop you from doing what you're doing. 👍
Joey Garza for real! I found this video yesterday, played it about 10 times then heard the original and didn’t hear none of the sweet bass like this vid
It's a good StingRay clone, probably with decent woodwork. The fact is that it's not rocket science to build a good-sounding electric bass. The tech is rather simple and in reality, Fender and MusicMan were also only cooking with water when they created their bass guitars that became legendary. But it was always the musicians that made them shine.
@@x086833 it's amazing how most of the times a beautiful bass sound comes from no eq or processing. Just flat bass sound and you get it. I've experienced that, even with mid-cost bass guitars.
WOW!!!!!! This young lady is a beast. She is way beyond her years playing bass. Keep sharing your talent with us. There's no doubt that 417 trolls had their faces melted off. Those of us that survived, enjoyed the show! Go Julia, go!!!
So refreshing to see such talent. I hear a lot of influences and a really nice blend of finger/slap/and pluck. I foresee a lot of producers/bands wanting session time!
Gosh, I just looked at the log of dates that I changed strings on my basses. I have been playing since 2014. So has Julia. I don't feel that music is a competition, but I know I play ok good. Julia is so advanced and intuitive with this instrument. I am inclined to believe that it is her, and what she has inside. So not everyone who picks up a base for 6 years will play close her ability. Hail Julia!
i bought a bass guitar a month ago and i can honestly say watching you play was a major influence for that purchase. you have such good rhythm and flow and you have fun when you play! definitely gives me something to strive for in my playing :)
I bought a bass last month not having had one for a couple decades and despite misgivings about money and priorities. I have to say Jasmine was my #1 inspiration for this choice and you #2, but I rather love your musical choices more. Glad I got a bass. Been jonesing for a vid release from you for a while. Keep it up.
Julia, idk if you'll see this because this video is so old already, but I'm immeasurably impressed. Your skill is obvious to all, but the instinct you have to apply those skills is top tier. Wow.
It’s my dream to be talented enough to ever be even associated with someone as talented as you. You put a smile on my face every time I watch you play. You’re amazing
I have to repeat myself: your right hand technique is INSANE! It's like implacable, it's a hammer! Groove and accuracy....... I wish I was able to do the same
My dad was a studio bassist in Nashville many years ago. I grew up listening to Jamerson tracks he would play me. You have that groove. My pops is tapping his foot in heaven. Good luck with your music career!
Just learned About Damn Time for my band drove me crazy then realized it feels a lift from CHIC - Le Freak. Nile Rodgers and bassist Bernard Edwards Genius. Fantastic cover, Julia.
Oh wow! You had so much fun playing this, your body language couldn't hide it. You're on your way to something really big! How long have you been playing the bass Julia?
@@juliaplaysgroove Keep it Up Julia. I just added you to my list of inspirations! I'll get on your level one day. I've been playing for 2 months; but I'm learning quick! Blessings to you! 🌺
@@juliaplaysgroove only 6 years?! Wow, youre great! If you like it or get a chance cover Stevie Wonder "I was made to Love her"... James Jamerson, incredible!
@@lionelmaalikduvalsaint415 I like your way of thinking! A lot of people say "wow, I could never be like that" or "wish I could do that". You know that you'll be as good as her someday and you acknowledge it takes time. Good job and good luck on bass!
Not to say I don't like the idea of nice gear in her hands, but I think she has her tone, style, and whole production dialed. She's playing for herself and not a touring stage gig or record deal or even covering a live drummer's volume in a garage. She doesn't need anything she hasn't asked for. At age 19 she is probably able to buy what she wants. In her TH-cam vid presentation, she hasn't asked for fame, followers, patreon donations, conversation, likes, nothing. Julia plays groove.
@@carpediemarts705 Cool. For all we know she's a dedicated trainee doctor, or whatever. This may be just a hobby to her. Maybe why she doesn't upgrade the bass.
When you hear the original, realise how MUCH she's adding. Great lead bass.
She's cracking. Total talent.
@Daniel Davies I do that with most of her covers.
I was thinking exactly that listening to the original! hahahahah Awesome!
She's an INCREDIBLE talent!
Oh my god yes i just left a comment like that!!! Slap that Bass, it feel on my face!!!
My mom: Eat the food, it’s not that hot.
The food:
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@@ellie-8777 io sono Ivan Zancopè
Musica
cleveeerrrrr
forreallll this is fire
Damn she basically GAVE this song a bassline
Bassically*
I remember when I saw your comment and thought it was funny because she did really good, but I never listened to the original. Besides the chorus, she literally gave it a bassline.
@@SamuraiGuy facts. I can't go back to the original. I just love bass forward mixes.
And made the song so much better in the process.
The song's original bass was limp as a spaniel's ear.
1:34 The smile of someone who knows that lick sounds great and just played it perfectly.
HEEEEEEECCCCKKKKKKKKKINNNN HECK!!
Yup, I was thinking the same thing
Exactly - personally that smile signifies I'm about to make a massive feck-up.
That’s the smile of “thank god I nailed that. This is my 9th take and I’m getting pissed.” At least that’s how it goes for me haha
Gives me goosebumps every single time I hear it!
“Oh this should be fun” *clicks video*
first lick comes in “oh damn. This is serious”
Killing it.
sameee
fr same I was blown away
I agree
First lick, 'nice'. Second lick, '...oh, damn...'
This makes me want to go out and buy a bass....... update. I got one for my birthday yesterday 😎
I've actually did that because of she
I did!
Ye do it the sterling SUB she plays is inexpensive but still an awesome instrument, same for squiers if you want something different.
@@JoeMM5 Always been a bass player in my head (drums in reality) but I'd say she's largely the reason for my recent purchase...Not ashamed to say, picked up one just like hers!
Do it- it’s the best instrument!
As amazing as this whole video is, 2:40 - 2:45 as a lick to break the track down and bring it back in is just...sublime.
That smile after she plays it too. She knows she’s slick 😂
Honestly, that's the "this song goes to 11" moment.
Those time stamps don't match up with any lick for me, I think 2:40 is the end of it, not the start.
@@schniemand it's actually 2:39. I think what the first comment meant was that after the crazyness Julia put us through she had to walks us back home, safely, into the chorus 😂 she did it fast and efficiently with a quick lick, it's a minutiae thing - but it's what makes a good thing a great thing
That smile on her face, that put a smile on MY face!
4 years later, Julia's cover is still one of my wake-up grooves. I'm so disappointed when the original comes on the radio, and it doesn't have Julia's bassline.
“It’s a bass cover, how interesting could it be?”
i have never been proved wrong so fast sis this slaps
This literally slaps cuz she fucking slapped the bass
As a drummer bass covers are the most interesting of all
Yup
I know! I’ve heard the song and don’t remember it being this good.
@@orangeburst6130 1:28 ?
Lizzo needs to get this girl on tour with her ASAP!
not black enough ha
YES
Charles Jones or Beyonce!
Her bass skills might upstage Lizzo.
Y tho
Damn girl! Don’t even put “bass cover” put “bass interpretation”. That is sicker than covid.
Ever since the day this was posted, I can't hear the original without hearing every note of this over the top. But ESPECIALLY the triplet rake into the last chorus at 2:39. Such a nice touch.
Same, that part is soooooo slick.
YES that rake is just retroactively missing from the original now haha
Wow, you can tell it’s a triplet 😮 I love doing it when I play Guitar 🎸, but didn’t know it was triplet rake, I just rake🤭
@@milu3779 lol retroactively 😂 are u a lawyer or sumn? 🤣
@@dmd5060 nope :) i'm a wordsmith 😎
And this girl just proved why the bass is the backbone of a band 💁🏻♀️
Bass is the Shogun, the man behind the king
kakekobo next to the drums
@@rockstar-kp2jy fuck yeah. Bass samurai! 🤘😎
That was proved by Cliff Burton long ago.
clicked on this faster than you can slapp that bass
😆
I second that emotion! I saw, I clicked, I enjoyed! Thankful I subscribed. You’re awesome. 🙏🏾
Not. Possible.
Snapped
Yes thank you
Gonna be honest, every time this song cycles through my playlist i usually skip it and then open TH-cam to hear this version/bass cover instead
In case you guys can't figure out what's so special about this video, it's the fact that she CREATED THIS BASS LINE, then added a ton of clever "fills" (the things she plays between her bass line) that makes this video and this song pop. It's the ultimate combination of Jazz, Pop and Funk, and I daresay no one could have done it better. No one.
This video sold me on 4 things:
1. You as a player
2. Lizzo as an artist
3. Your channel
4. SUB Basses
Nice work!
Are SUB basses decent?
SUB is the entry level version of the Ernie Ball Music Man instruments. I have the guitar version of this bass and it's absolutely incredibly well crafted, I highly recommend.
SAMMMMME!!!
Lol the bass line is good but lizzo isn’t an artist. She’s just a plant from the music industry, they write all her music anyway.
Matthew Arns II Do you know the exact name of the bass she is playing?
I don’t know how, but you’ve made this even more of a bop than it already was.
Amateur Menace I encourage you to listen to the b-side of the single, an official remix by Breakbot. The bassline is fucking incredible, I hope Julia eventually covers that version too! It’s on Spotify for me, I’d imagine it’s on most streaming platforms. Cheers!
My thoughts exactly
Sho nuff!!
jest g
I always like those times when she adds something cool, and just cracks a little smile. She's an assassin.
You are singlehandedly redefining how pop bass tracks should sound. Amazing stuff.
Calm down Julia, TH-cam can only handle so much funk.
Hahaha! #NeverTooMuchFunk
Commander Meouch: hold my beer
If you dont get that reference, Oh man, you need to check out TWRP. Funky bass from outer space. Yw.
Love that it isnt just a straight cover like all of them out there
That’s ‘cause she has talent and can improvise
Because you need to learn music theory for that
@@ilikecatsbutimallergictoth1856 Well, I kind of just don't care about talent. When I play, I just listen to my inner ear and 'improvise' according to that
@@gimmforwho_ trve. But try telling that to the vapid, live-fast-sound-shit-on-a-guitar type kids. And I'm even more frustrated by the dis-interest to learn music theory as a drummer and a producer
Meme Thief I didn’t say that you don’t need any knowledge of music to improvise. Of course you do. But you need somewhat of talent too, and you can’t be tone deaf. You probably have talent if you can just improvise by ear.
She’s proof that you don’t need a lot of gimmicks and equipment to sound good because there’s no replacement for clean skill and lots of practice.
EXACTLY. This is precisely why I classified Julia as one of my TOP TEN bassists of all time- ahead of Stanley Clarke, Victor Wooten and many others. Julia is a natural. No tricks; No gimmicks; No fancy equipment. Just pure pleasure in doing what she does and that makes her excellent. I'd put this young lady up against ANYONE ON THE PLANET and know she'd hold her own against the very best and most likely crush the rest. Talent is one thing; creativity and style are another, but what this young lady has that many great players lack is JOY. She radiants joy and it brightens all of our day whenever we watch her play. That's the magic.
I daresay this bass player is the best on TH-cam.
certainly one of the top three. Check out Juna Serita.
I follow a lot of bass players on TH-cam, including famous and legendary professionals, but you're the one that brings me the most joy with your playing. I'm sure I'm not the only one who feels this way.
Same!!!! She is my favorite!
@@deanna360 She's not beginner anymore and she have great taste plus she enjoy it :)
@@phosphore7991 right!! I like her better than any of the pros too ❤️
This!!!!
Same here too 😃
Not a lot of musicians on TH-cam get better consistently like this person does
I agree with that. I was surprised watching this video.
It seemed that her skills went up from previous videos.
It would be nice to see one youtuber who would be consistent in uploading for a few years.
Many are, but usually they change the direction into something that is not that important.
Others go off the youtube.
Ha! I had exactly the same thought.
Stick to her dayjob. Conistent 80ies white people pop,lol
@@macreviewz7187 Incel.
@@artofmghow6419 Her 'Skill" increased because she recorded herself in a slower tempo and then sped it up in post. that's why her strumming looks so unnatural. because its not
2:57 the part where the bass goes super dreamy right after the glide, oooofff 😍 what a kick-ass cover.
she looks like she’s genuinely having a good time and i think that’s why i keep watching this video. it really inspires me to keep playing bass!
Its unhealthy the amount times i've watched this video
That made me laugh. It's true for me also.
Happy new year brothers! Hahaha its my nth time here
@@cheezrel Happy new years everyone. I lost count a while back. She's a very talented lady. It's a joy to watch her play.
Same Imangine if she was in her band
Happy new year at all :). And same here ... I have a serious adiction problem with this video :D
in the words of king princess, “nothing hotter than a lady bass player”
We do love ms King
we really do ma’am
Lady drummer!!!
shes a teenager
Erik S so am I don’t worry!
Julia, this stuff makes grown men cry! You have the most natural gift, such timing, such creativity, technique and fluidity and I'm pretty damn sure you're one of the best bass players of your generation, destined to make a lot of money doing the thing you love doing! Utterly brilliant.
I am literally using these videos as medicine for my COVID-lockdown depression. Something about the crunchiness of these bass lines helps restore my balance
OKAY I MAY BE OVER-EXAGGERATING BUT DUDE YOU FRICKING KILLED THIS SONG -
IM NOT EVEN SURE I COULD LISTEN WITHOUT THAT SWEET BASS
same, at this point i listen to this more than the original
I had not even listened to the original and when I realized this was an original bass line I went to hear the original and it sounded like crap compared to this...
You're not over-exaggerating , she did fricking kill it. :)
I agree with you and everyone else who agrees with you. Never heard the song before hearing this , i listened to it but I like this better with that awesome bass.
playing is super-expressive but clean as a whistle. tone is like a good dessert, a perfect mix of smooth and crunchy. your musical ear is obviously exceptional as there's just a totally fluid movement between holding groove down and melodic exploration. mad props and your specs are sick
@DrPeePeePooPoo
Jealous
This is actually the bass line the song wishes it had
This is exactly what I said. Julia is as good as, if not better than, many of the world's greatest bass legends, including Larry Graham and Marcus Miller. She's today's Face of The Electric Bass and I'm loving it!!!!
Who the heck even thinks to layer Lizzo with Harmonics!? 🤯 Artist on another level, at one with the instrument and groove. Thank you!
You know she’s smiling cause she KILLED that lick at 1:30
Nixon Leow as she should be because she’s a BEASSSTTT
Or cause she gonna "take yo bitch" lmao. Deadass killed it.
Best feeling. "Rest of the song is cake. Now i get to just groove."
Literally just listened to that part, looked down at the comments and saw yours. Yes!!
@Silver Snacker Those slides at 2.42 😍👌👌
The bass just made this 10x funkier then the song already was and I’m hereeeee for itttt!!!!!
I come back every once in a while and always marvel how this version is simply better than the original, as good as it is
I absolutely LOVE this young lady and all I can say is that Julia's style and her instinct for fills makes her one of the best bassists alive and definitely in my TOP TEN list of favorites along with Marcus Miller, Louis Johnson (from the Brothers Johnson), Aaron Mills (from Cameo), Juna Serita, Larry Graham, Marvin Craig (from Lakeside), Mark Adams (from Slave), Verdine White (from Earth, Wind & Fire) and Bernard Edwards (from Chic).
Julia makes it in my TOP TEN and not necessarily in any particular order simply because I think each person I have on this list brings something so unique to the table that it's almost impossible to determine who comes first, second, third, etc. I just know that as a bassist myself, I recognize technique, style, fluidity, creativity and groove more than mst people.
While I certainly have respect for many great bassists including Bootsy Collins, James Jamerson, Stanley Clarke, Victor Wooten, Jaco Pastorius, Flea, Esperanza Spaulding, Tina Weymouth, Meshell Ndegeocello and a few others, what Julia brings to the discussion is personality, character and emotion that many great bassists lack. In other words, when you listen to (and watch) Julia play, you find yourself smiling and feeling lifted. The joy we get from Julia comes from the joy she finds in playing. But don't take my word for it. Just replay this video and watch her facial expressions and her body language as she plays and you will agree that this young lady is in paradise with that instrument in her hands, and THAT is the secret sauce that makes her one of my TOP TEN, and what makes her one of the greatest bassists alive.
Once again, this is not meant to undermine or devalue those many great bass players who have put in decades of work and who have long, rich histories of legendary accomplishments. No, not at all. I give them their proper respect. However, too often, these great legends have extraordinarily burdened lives that weigh heavy on their souls. Some are drug users; some have marital or relationship issues; some have histories of financial struggle or whatever else. The point is that so many of these great artists have heavy lives that when they play, they present us listeners with great skill, but no joy. Julia is a bundle of joy with her music because she hasn't had to endure the heaviness of life yet and to me, that makes all the difference in the world. If I'm buying an album or paying to see a concert, I most certainly would rather have an artist that makes me feel great and lifts my spirits just because his or her own energy is so positive, than to have a great talent with a bad attitude or negative energy.
Lastly, I am a bass player and the CEO of Samarian Entertainment and I would like to sign Julia to a recording contract. Julia, if you are reading this, please feel free to reach out to me via email and I will response asap. YOU NEED TO BE RECORDING YOUR MUSIC AND PLAYING IN FRONT OF MILLIONS. Much love.
Don't forget to mention that she's even better than you, Big Bro. LOL
@@mikkiandreacanada8049 LOL. She's better than just about everybody. LOL
I think my neck is broken from grooving to this
Word
not all of us can have the neck endurance of joe dart
Ayyyy
@@snowyyyyyyyyyyyyy I didn't expect a Vulf reference
1:37 Julia smiles, a common reaction to great bass fill.
Nice Vulfpeck reference!
Also, "best bassist in his age bracket" because there's a junior circuit contender rising
This girl is BY FAR the most incredible bassist I have ever seen
This shiznit is off the hook. I was a Bootsy Funketeer growing up and dabbled playing some bass mostly Bootsy and Parliament funk but I was NOWHERE close to this level of musicianship. This girl is a real artist with many hours under her belt. Her runs and fill ins are effortless which is hands down the sign of the serious level of her commitment. I applaud you with a standing ovation.
Great job! My daughter wants a bass guitar for Christmas because of you!
thanks to you*
Do it, this world need more BASS
How old is she? Either way get it!
Jamaal give that bass guitar for your daughter! Nothing better than parents that believe in their kid's dreams and support them. Happy Holidays!
simp
When is someone gonna have you in there studio making albums for people?
Maybe she already is, there isn't any information or link to be found on the channel but I'd guess she certainly plays with other great musicians.
Les Bull, I’m sure she’s on the map somewhere already besides TH-cam 🤷🏽♀️!!!
She definitely should be!
So much talent and yet so young!
She can have a hell of a career as a professional bass player if she wants.
She sure deserves it!
Those facial expressions though!!!!
Kill it Julia!!!
She can make good money and residuals as a studio musician but she'd have to move to the states i.e. Nashville and the likes, big decision
You're killin' it girl! As a professional saxophonist, I really appreciate the attention to articulation, every fill that was musical as well as its execution, and the unwavering precision of your internal pulse. 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
Honestly, I can’t get enough of this video. She is So. Damn. Good. I have stopped listening to the original because I find it lacking. This is the bass line the original song WISHES it had.
Bravo! 👏🏾 👏🏾👏🏾
Is anyone going to talk about THAT smooth double slide thing at 2:40
I did. :)
Yeah I gasped
Woah exactly 200 likes :0
Thank you for making me aware of it right before it happened so I could appreciate it even more
That’s probably the easiest thing she did in this entire video
I’m a simple woman, I see a girl playing bass and I click.
I’d click even if it were a boy lol
@@ilikecatsbutimallergictoth1856 im a simple boy, i see a girl playing a bass and i say holy shit
I am a simple man. That will do.
she plays bass - beabadoobee
Me too
I got up at 4am this morning to go to work, did and 8hr shift, 1hr bus ride back in to town, worked out, hour bus ride back, cooked dinner and thought I’d check out what TH-cam might recommend me before falling asleep at 10pm. Julie popped up and now it’s been an hour and a half. I have work in 4 and a half hours but can’t stop watching her videos. Will being insanely tired and incoherent at work tomorrow be worth watching all her videos??? YES. IT WILL.
the harmonics are IMMACULATE 😌❤️
I started playing bass 24 years ago. You have mastered stuff in 6 years that took me more than a decade. I bow down with a smile on my face and mad respect.
Damn girl, WHERE. HAVE. YOU. BEEN????!!! I know you cant make them every day (though I wish you could), but it feels like its been forever!I love your vids they are VERY inspirational. Please keep them coming 🙏
1 video every 3 months
Quality over quantity!
This young lady is what you get when you mix the "soul" of James Jamerson, the "sting" of Verdine White, the "thump" of Larry Graham, the "rhythmic harmonics" of Marcus Miller, the "funky spacing" of Bootsy Collins and the "speed" of Louis Johnson. She's the culmination of about 20 great bass players and she truly is TODAY'S FACE OF THE ELECTRIC BASS.
It blows me away that TH-cam hasn’t paraded her around publicly like a gold medal. Who represents all the good things about this platform better than this humble young legend?
@@Cfb8402 Exactly!
@@Cfb8402 Yes, he does. This girl is AMAZING!!!
I come back to watch this all the time. One of my fav covers ever.
I don't play the bass, never even had an interest in bass. But man, this video. I just keep coming back to it, something about it just clicks with me and now it occupies a special place in my music playlist. Very good stuff, Julia. You keep doing what you're doing. It's definitely working.
The best part starts at 0:00 and ends at 3:17
Ahhh. Always a pleasure to hear a bassist who can make it breathe properly, along with that solid foundation.
This might be her best cover in terms of creativity, those fills are nasty
This comment section is full of thirsty females and I’m not complaining
Everything under the sun REALISM
gase Redtune ??
gase Redtune can you fuck off and just listen to the music. No one asked all this bullshit you just typed.
TANIA CRAWFORD they deleted it. I don’t know why they felt the need to reply to me in the first place
Everything under the sun I’m glad he/she deleted it. I don’t know why they replied to you either. I don’t even know where all that came from. No one asked for all that bullshit.
She’s introducing me to all this great new music.. the only problem is I don’t want to listen to the original now.
this bass cover is amazing, definitely one of a kind. I'm not a professional in bass, but judging from her playstyle and how long she's been playing for (only 6 years), she's definitely got talent; you can't deny that those artificial harmonics at 0:24 sound AMAZING. the runs are amazing and everything, but the fact that she even added harmonics makes it one of the best out there.
good job, don't let anything stop you from doing what you're doing. 👍
those harmonics immediately gave me chills
I love seeing you smile when you play a part of the riff you love. Keep killing it.
I love how all her covers sound better than the original
Joey Garza for real! I found this video yesterday, played it about 10 times then heard the original and didn’t hear none of the sweet bass like this vid
maybe just because the original isn't for bass players?
@DrPeePeePooPoo I want.
@DrPeePeePooPoo Say that to anyone who listens to vulfpeck :)
@@suchethhegde8637 i was about 18 hours late.
That's not even a fancy bass and she make it sound like a million dollars , great job
It's a good StingRay clone, probably with decent woodwork.
The fact is that it's not rocket science to build a good-sounding electric bass. The tech is rather simple and in reality, Fender and MusicMan were also only cooking with water when they created their bass guitars that became legendary. But it was always the musicians that made them shine.
@@svenschwingel8632 but that tone... is she playing through a preamp? compressor? need that tone
@@x086833 it's amazing how most of the times a beautiful bass sound comes from no eq or processing. Just flat bass sound and you get it. I've experienced that, even with mid-cost bass guitars.
Tone is in the fingers. She's a monster player.
bass will only slightly change tone from bass to bass (unless you go from like a stingray to a semi acoustic bass
im studying this version for almost a month now and still impressed with how incredible this is
It's just so satisfying when she gives a little smile everytime she plays a bad ass phrase
love it when she hits them breaks and smiles..... that's love for music right there.
I barely comment, but that slick move at 2:40 needs more attention and deserves more respect. OOOOH THAT WAS SO GOOD.
WOW!!!!!! This young lady is a beast. She is way beyond her years playing bass. Keep sharing your talent with us. There's no doubt that 417 trolls had their faces melted off. Those of us that survived, enjoyed the show! Go Julia, go!!!
The bass-face makes this video for me, when she kills it, she knows it, and kicks out the smirk. Super talented, love watching her channel.
You know Joe Dart is bobbin his head at this one.
U mean " Joe , on the Musicman Joe Dart signature bass, Dart" ?
joe dart where u at?
Is that a m*therf***ing vulfpeck reference?
meta-comment
I don't think joe dart's head can stop bobbin anymore
Notification gang, hey Julia! Your covers always slap
So refreshing to see such talent. I hear a lot of influences and a really nice blend of finger/slap/and pluck. I foresee a lot of producers/bands wanting session time!
Gosh, I just looked at the log of dates that I changed strings on my basses. I have been playing since 2014. So has Julia. I don't feel that music is a competition, but I know I play ok good. Julia is so advanced and intuitive with this instrument. I am inclined to believe that it is her, and what she has inside. So not everyone who picks up a base for 6 years will play close her ability. Hail Julia!
i bought a bass guitar a month ago and i can honestly say watching you play was a major influence for that purchase. you have such good rhythm and flow and you have fun when you play! definitely gives me something to strive for in my playing :)
I bought a bass last month not having had one for a couple decades and despite misgivings about money and priorities.
I have to say Jasmine was my #1 inspiration for this choice and you #2, but I rather love your musical choices more.
Glad I got a bass.
Been jonesing for a vid release from you for a while.
Keep it up.
Part of this club too!!! 👍👍
Nice! I'm getting back into it. What kind of bass did you get?
@@carpediemarts705 I'm getting back into bass as well. Good luck with it!
@@ethanmichael17 I walked out of the pawnshop with one of the $50 ones that didn't need repairs.
Sounds come from instruments,
Music comes from me.
I love seeing the smile on your face when you hit the tricky sequence of notes :)
That and her 'Stank' face on other videos.
@@stewiepid4385 She got more than can come out the bass, It gots to come out somewhere. :)
Julia, idk if you'll see this because this video is so old already, but I'm immeasurably impressed. Your skill is obvious to all, but the instinct you have to apply those skills is top tier. Wow.
It’s my dream to be talented enough to ever be even associated with someone as talented as you. You put a smile on my face every time I watch you play. You’re amazing
I have to repeat myself: your right hand technique is INSANE! It's like implacable, it's a hammer! Groove and accuracy....... I wish I was able to do the same
My dad was a studio bassist in Nashville many years ago. I grew up listening to Jamerson tracks he would play me. You have that groove. My pops is tapping his foot in heaven. Good luck with your music career!
this is out of this world!! I'm late for school but i absolutely had to watch this 7 entire times cuz it's THAT good 💀
This girl's musicality if off the charts. Keep up the excellent work!!
I fell in love
And then she started slapping
Davie504 approves
I was thinking the same thing!....I slapped like...
Out of context, your comment sounds like an abusive relationship.
@@juliansedor7101 kinky
The funk is strong with this one - Yoda
Just learned About Damn Time for my band drove me crazy then realized
it feels a lift from CHIC - Le Freak. Nile Rodgers and bassist Bernard Edwards Genius.
Fantastic cover, Julia.
Julia definitely brings the funk to everything she covers. Bass has been known as the lifeline of bands but damn she’s the AED!!!
throwing this in my “reasons to live” playlist
1:33 that smile after that lick 😏
I thought the same thing. She nailed that vamp part and was so happy with it.
i am in love
Clear tone, solid, groovy bass reinterpretation.. really enjoy it
It really makes me happy every time Julia throws a sick fill into a song and you can see her proud little smile after she does it. Really talented.
I didn't think I'd ever have a favorite bassist over flea. You rock Julia
Oh wow! You had so much fun playing this, your body language couldn't hide it.
You're on your way to something really big!
How long have you been playing the bass Julia?
Thanks! I've been playing for 6 years
@@juliaplaysgroove Keep it Up Julia. I just added you to my list of inspirations!
I'll get on your level one day.
I've been playing for 2 months; but I'm learning quick!
Blessings to you!
🌺
@@juliaplaysgroove only 6 years?! Wow, youre great! If you like it or get a chance cover Stevie Wonder "I was made to Love her"... James Jamerson, incredible!
@@lionelmaalikduvalsaint415 I like your way of thinking! A lot of people say "wow, I could never be like that" or "wish I could do that". You know that you'll be as good as her someday and you acknowledge it takes time. Good job and good luck on bass!
Even better than the original. I've listened to the Lizzo track and every cover. You took that to the next level and no one can compare!
Tight, pocket, ghost notes, feel = Perfection
Listening to the original it feels like it’s missing something now. Legendary stuff here
Musicman needs to give her a endorsement deal.
Markbass or Ampeg could at least throw her a cabinet
at least sterling by musicman. She deserves a free ray34
Not to say I don't like the idea of nice gear in her hands, but I think she has her tone, style, and whole production dialed. She's playing for herself and not a touring stage gig or record deal or even covering a live drummer's volume in a garage.
She doesn't need anything she hasn't asked for. At age 19 she is probably able to buy what she wants. In her TH-cam vid presentation, she hasn't asked for fame, followers, patreon donations, conversation, likes, nothing. Julia plays groove.
@@carpediemarts705
Cool.
For all we know she's a dedicated trainee doctor, or whatever.
This may be just a hobby to her.
Maybe why she doesn't upgrade the bass.
@@bryanleigh6497 a private person with sudden fame in the least polite of venues, she doesn't need to explain anything.
I can't figure out what is more impressive:
how well the bass line works with the rest of the song
or
how well it's being played.
I can't listen to the original version anymore! I'm stuck on repeat. You're a genius ❤
I accidentally found this channel and now I'm addicted Loved it