When I was 15 my punk band covered this song. I spent hours playing along with the CD trying to get the bass line right. I was almost there. Funny, it was the intro the I messed up. Amazing to find this online and I can finally play it properly for the first time!
I absolutely LOVE LOVE this channel. I’ve been playing Bass for almost 30 yrs and now I’m 47. Matt has been and still is one of my favorite bass players ever, who’s made such an impact on me. Keep the Bass Bunker going! 🤘
Mr Freeman, I just want you to know that Listening to the bass of your songs (whether it be smiling, unity, bombshell, Maxwell murderer, roots radicals, or whatever!) really saved me from going down the wrong road in life and got me through highschool/college angst lonely times. Your totally awesome, grooves and licks always inspire me to want more from myself and keep me going to this very day. I hope this message finds your family and You in the best health. ThankYou from the bottom and top of my heart for all your music Brother. #jus kind words from a big big fan
It’s so weird to me that Op Ivy was so filled out. The music, the lyrics, it sounds so good to me, still, at 43 years old. It blew my mind at 16, but everything still holds up. I cringe at the songs I wrote when I was 17. Anyway, thanks for doing this! It’s so cool! You’re one of my inspirations for playing bass.
I think Op Ivy was like the experimental lab that has it all, is that kind of album that gets into your head and makes you think ... "should I play bass?". Yes sir, you definitely should! Love your work! ❤
So cool to watch this 25 years after I was a teen with this album and Wolves as my bible, now I've been a high school music teacher for 10 years. Really reminds me of how viscerally I love music, especially when I was the age of the kids that I teach. Thanks Matt. PS, really creative bass lines, damn.
Awesome video. You might have already done this. Have to go back and check. But a video on the music you listened to when you were a kid that got you into playing the bass. And maybe a bit of history on what you did when you first started playing. First bass, gear you used back then. What you practiced. All that stuff is interesting. Thank you 🤙
Fantastic as always. I really hope you get around to my favorite ska song "Life Won't Wait." Would love to see an up close rendition of it as I think there's only one live performance of it (on youtube anyway). And as always, any and all Devil's Brigade wouldn't go amiss. Criminally underrated band.
I was interviewing Larry Livermore for our documentary I Really Get Into It. During our conversation he said that he thought you were the best bass player, period. Which is a pretty big compliment from someone I’m sure you know well. I dig all of it.
one of the first songs i ever learned of yours was Dead Bodies. Years later i noticed i always played it wrong. would love to see that song! also thanks for the content and videos!! Mad love from the BX!
I really liked the extra breakdown about the bridge and song structure. Doesn’t go down a technical rabbit hole, just a nice explanation of some things about the song from your point of view. That kind of insight is awesome to see as a fan and as a bassist.
Hoboken would be rad to see! If not on your channel, live next year during your reunion tour is fine 😉. Also, love that you finally have a channel. The appetite for your presence is far greater than you imagine.
Awesome vid as always Matt, thank you so much for these! Your different bass tones over the years have always been so gnarly and I'm stoked you were able to replicate the original sound here! I think my absolute favorite bass tone ever was on Endrina So, I'd love to see you play that one for sure! I still pull a stank face every time I hear that sound, 30+ years later!
It's pretty surreal to watch you do this. Brings back so many memories and I can see from your grin that this is mutual. Oh, what comes flooding back. Thanks again Mr. Freeman.
awesome af to see all these videos. thank you so much! i was thinking about this the other day, when i was learning how to play guitar and bass i was really into op ivy and rancid and i just assumed that's how most bass players played bass so that's how i played it. really cool to see the actual correct way to play the songs up close finally! so many questions are being answered!
Thanks for doing this channel sir, love hearing these songs while getting to see you playing along. Also, awesome job with the channel upgrades. The sound has been a lot better imo.
Great Video. I'd like you to do the first 8 Songs of the Rancid 5th/2000 Album (Don Giovanni till Blackhawk Down in a row - if possible). This must be a video of ~10Minutes😅 I love these songs, as it nearly sounds as on big one and if you listen to it in a car, you don't know if the last five crossings had a traffic light😉 Greetings from Germany
Are we allowed to request Maxwell Murder? That song has my all time bass solo, and love how in live clips you look so happy playing it. I'd love for you to do it here, thank you.
What do we want to see? All of it!!! Op Ivy, Devil’s Brigade, Rancid, stuff that influenced you, theory, technique, stories, interviews and just general bullshit that we might find entertaining. Keep em coming!
![Matt Freeman - My 1977 Fender Precision Bass [Equipment]](http://i.ytimg.com/vi/2wzRYK6uK2c/mqdefault.jpg)
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When I was 15 my punk band covered this song. I spent hours playing along with the CD trying to get the bass line right. I was almost there. Funny, it was the intro the I messed up. Amazing to find this online and I can finally play it properly for the first time!
Operation Ivy basically carved out a whole genre that is still chugging along.
I absolutely LOVE LOVE this channel. I’ve been playing Bass for almost 30 yrs and now I’m 47. Matt has been and still is one of my favorite bass players ever, who’s made such an impact on me. Keep the Bass Bunker going! 🤘
The thing I like most in this video is Matt smiling all the time while playing. :-)
Same as live. You can he loves playing still
He has a lot of friends watching
YESS MORE OP IVYS PLEASEEEEE WE NEED A UNITY TOUR HELLOOOOO
⬆!!!
10/10
huge thumbs up and yesssss more Operation Ivy
I'm cruising in my 87 cavalier listening to this on cassette again.
Mr Freeman, I just want you to know that Listening to the bass of your songs (whether it be smiling, unity, bombshell, Maxwell murderer, roots radicals, or whatever!) really saved me from going down the wrong road in life and got me through highschool/college angst lonely times.
Your totally awesome, grooves and licks always inspire me to want more from myself and keep me going to this very day.
I hope this message finds your family and You in the best health. ThankYou from the bottom and top of my heart for all your music Brother.
#jus kind words from a big big fan
It’s so weird to me that Op Ivy was so filled out. The music, the lyrics, it sounds so good to me, still, at 43 years old. It blew my mind at 16, but everything still holds up. I cringe at the songs I wrote when I was 17. Anyway, thanks for doing this! It’s so cool! You’re one of my inspirations for playing bass.
Never stop this please
it's amazing how great you sound even when you fuck up... and have the decency to point it out for us who didn't even notice... you're a legend
Great track too. Damn.
Most excellent !
Matt kept the bass line interesting throughout every song no matter the band.
This was one of my favourite songs back in the day... so good!
hell yeah more operation ivy please
yea I want to see every song...thx Matt!
Every time I see Matt play I ask myself if I’m evening worthy as a bass player because man Matt can shred on that bass
I think Op Ivy was like the experimental lab that has it all, is that kind of album that gets into your head and makes you think ... "should I play bass?". Yes sir, you definitely should! Love your work! ❤
So cool to watch this 25 years after I was a teen with this album and Wolves as my bible, now I've been a high school music teacher for 10 years. Really reminds me of how viscerally I love music, especially when I was the age of the kids that I teach. Thanks Matt. PS, really creative bass lines, damn.
Hints of Bruce Foxton there with the 2 Tone influence.. excellent as always 👌
Yes; this brings me back!!
Matts face always puts a smile on mine, he's having the time of his life, these videos are a nice way to relax too, love the channel
Sounds great as usual. Thanks Matt for taking the time to make all of these videos. We really appreciate it!
Awesome! I'd love to hear Artificial Life!
yeah!!!
Awesome video. You might have already done this. Have to go back and check. But a video on the music you listened to when you were a kid that got you into playing the bass. And maybe a bit of history on what you did when you first started playing. First bass, gear you used back then. What you practiced. All that stuff is interesting. Thank you 🤙
Interesting. Probably haven't played that stuff in a long time. Interesting insights.
We're going for classics! I love it!
Cool to see some op ivy! More please!
Thank you Matt
Top album for me. Got me into bass for sure.
Fantastic as always. I really hope you get around to my favorite ska song "Life Won't Wait." Would love to see an up close rendition of it as I think there's only one live performance of it (on youtube anyway). And as always, any and all Devil's Brigade wouldn't go amiss. Criminally underrated band.
I was interviewing Larry Livermore for our documentary I Really Get Into It. During our conversation he said that he thought you were the best bass player, period. Which is a pretty big compliment from someone I’m sure you know well. I dig all of it.
one of the first songs i ever learned of yours was Dead Bodies. Years later i noticed i always played it wrong. would love to see that song! also thanks for the content and videos!! Mad love from the BX!
Yeah Matt! Love the videos!
Amazing✨Great man Matt !!
Very tasteful bassline🎸I also like Operation IVY sound🎶
The new sound setup is great - can really hear the bass in all its glory!
op ivy reunion is in the air!
I really liked the extra breakdown about the bridge and song structure. Doesn’t go down a technical rabbit hole, just a nice explanation of some things about the song from your point of view. That kind of insight is awesome to see as a fan and as a bassist.
Love that you are giving a deeper insight into the songs now. Awesome to see how you play it but also love to hear the history of the song.
Best videos on the internet 🙌 Love that you post it raw and uncut
I'm so glad this is in my Google news feed. Thank you for making these vids Matt
Thanx Matt! You're very restrained this time
I'd dig hearing "Here we go again" on here! Great to hear this!
Still remember getting the hectic EP. Literally changed my life.
Sleep Long!!! You're the man, Matt!
PLEASE DO A MAXWELL MURDER SOLO BREAKDOWN/WALKTHROUGH/TUTORIAL
Hoboken would be rad to see!
If not on your channel, live next year during your reunion tour is fine 😉.
Also, love that you finally have a channel. The appetite for your presence is far greater than you imagine.
You got an intro!!! Rad
Awesome vid as always Matt, thank you so much for these! Your different bass tones over the years have always been so gnarly and I'm stoked you were able to replicate the original sound here! I think my absolute favorite bass tone ever was on Endrina So, I'd love to see you play that one for sure! I still pull a stank face every time I hear that sound, 30+ years later!
Thank you for another great video. Watching these videos has really shaped my approach to bass playing.
Loved that song and that album since I was a kid Matt you rock 🤙
The master and his instrument. Maestro take it away!
Cheers Matt for another great video would love to see you do Who Would've Thought,Cocktails,Leicester Square or Fall Back Down
Great bass line and great sound! Blessings 🙏
Thanks for continuing to put stuff out Matt!
Killer. One of my first shows was Operation Ivy at Gilman. Still play bass to this day!
Hows the back and knees holding up? LOL
Oh I love the intro! Very cool, love the graphics. Love seeing more Op Ivy videos too
First heard that song in ‘93. Fan ever since.
Man, I wish you started this 20 years ago. This is awesome!
So fun
It's pretty surreal to watch you do this. Brings back so many memories and I can see from your grin that this is mutual. Oh, what comes flooding back. Thanks again Mr. Freeman.
love it!
This made my day! Thanks for doing an Op Ivy tune
More Operation Ivy bass lines, please!
Thanks Matt! We really appreciate it ❤
awesome af to see all these videos. thank you so much! i was thinking about this the other day, when i was learning how to play guitar and bass i was really into op ivy and rancid and i just assumed that's how most bass players played bass so that's how i played it. really cool to see the actual correct way to play the songs up close finally! so many questions are being answered!
Matt, you're immortal by Operation Ivy tracks like this... !!!!
Your interviews with other bass players are great. The whole channel is great.
Always wanted to see you demo Black Lung, killer bass part
Halloween, new Bass Bunker. It’s a good day!
Such a sick bass line! Thanks for the vid!
So good!
Matt, at some point you’ll have to do a video with that upright bass there in the corner.
Oh shit fancy new intro music, love the videos, cool to see an Operation ivy song
Another great tune. It would be cool to see you play along to someone of your favorite songs from other bands you didn't play in.
Would love to see some Devils Brigade / upright bass stuff
I second that. I'm Movin' Through.
Red Hot Moon!
Love the channel! Would love to hear a little more of the history or making of the song as well
Thanks for doing this channel sir, love hearing these songs while getting to see you playing along.
Also, awesome job with the channel upgrades. The sound has been a lot better imo.
Now we're talking!
🤘
Devils Brigade!
Would love to see a video of something from Devils Brigade!
Really like the part at the end where you reflect a bit on the lines.
Well that was awesome, thanks bro
Great Video.
I'd like you to do the first 8 Songs of the Rancid 5th/2000 Album (Don Giovanni till Blackhawk Down in a row - if possible). This must be a video of ~10Minutes😅
I love these songs, as it nearly sounds as on big one and if you listen to it in a car, you don't know if the last five crossings had a traffic light😉
Greetings from Germany
Keep it up Matt, I think everyone would love to see a video chat with you a Tim sometime
Can you go over the Maxwell Murder bass solo on the bass bunker? That would be amazing
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How does he still remember this shit
I had no idea there were so many chromatic runs in this song!!
🔥🔥🔥
This isn't an audition for Juilliard; the mistakes are in the seasoning of live music. Keep the hits coming!
Take Warning and Bad Town!
Op Ivy is legend, but I like your bass sound in 2009. So, Matt please take one of Let The Domenoes Fall! Skull City or Damnation or something else 🎉
Matt you should do some of the covers you did off the NOFX split since they are kind of trending right now.
My band covers this song! I play bass, and it turns out I've been playing it just a little bit wrong all this time haha
Are we allowed to request Maxwell Murder? That song has my all time bass solo, and love how in live clips you look so happy playing it. I'd love for you to do it here, thank you.
What do we want to see? All of it!!! Op Ivy, Devil’s Brigade, Rancid, stuff that influenced you, theory, technique, stories, interviews and just general bullshit that we might find entertaining. Keep em coming!