ya learn how ya learn bro. what makes it "upside down" or "backwards"? Who made these laws bro? some asshole that cant play 0.001% as good as Neon? Right..
@@Skinnamarink. he is playing a right handed bass upside down. u can tell because the thickest strings are on the bottom instead of the top. there is no rules that declared this. its just thats the way those instruments are
right. Also, it’s a right handed bass because the cutaway on the neck is higher up where you’re supposed to put your hand. He doesn’t care though. Great playing.
OH man that's frightening and no joke. I had the stinky foot kid in the back seat of the car, winter boots all full of slush and goo, her feet were cold so she takes off the boots and warms her feet in the heater air under the front seat. Carried her barefoot into the house, wet boots in the other hand thinking all is fine now and taken care of. Then Springtime comes, nice hot sunny day the car is gloriously warm and I'm running dad errands when I realize my eyes are getting very itchy, nose running, difficulty breathing. It's too early for pollen season what the hell is going on? In and out of the car a few times, the offending agent is definitely in the car so I start looking around. Stinky feet kid had left her slushy wet stinky socks on the rear floor and they were morphing into some kind of mushroom plant growth, the sock material all falling apart and super gross. More funk than I could handle.
Do it. My first student was a man who got his first lesson as a present from his wife for his 50th birthday. Just go into a music store and ask the nice people there to plug it into an amp. Then pluck the string and sense how it feels.
This might be my favorite clip of him playing. Those hands move damnnn fast but holy shit, his *feel* during those parts where the bassline trudges along. Just fits perfectly into that tempo.
@@Old299dfk I can't imagine the process of getting wrapped in rainbows like that while in that state of mind. Don't have the time these days. Someone please animate that and set it to this music. That would be awesomeness.
@@agayactornamedmichaeldougl6289 You should check out an amazing bass player named Tetsuo Sakurai, he's in the same category as all of those you mentioned.
He's right handed. "While Thomas is right-handed, he plays left-handed upside down on a right-handed bass guitar, which allows him to use heavy string bending on the upper strings." en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dywane_Thomas_Jr.#:~:text=Playing%20style,bending%20on%20the%20upper%20strings.
Thanks, because trying to sort out what is happening here while listening and looking at the outfit at the same time makes me want to snort K in a fit of brain desperation.
Dope af! This reminds me of listening to Bootsy Collins and Jaco Pastoriusand it's like they were one bassist. But obviously this cat is taking it to another level. Love it fam!
Bootsyy wish to played like this. YOU CAN´T COMPARE Jaco to any other human been..you just can´t But this guy is knows what to play is all about. 99.9 of bass players just can´t play like that....They just can´t. Even if they think they can...
Man this is whole video is badass. I dig the idea of rejecting the worlds idea of becoming a great musician and just jamming because you want to. Much love.
you treat that bass like i would treat the love of my life. unfortunately im neither a bassist nor do i have a love of my life. but i love music. and that and a cat is all i need really. bless you for this piece of joy.
I heard Eddie Murphy talking about this amazing musician and I had to hear for myself...man I can sit and listen to this music all day I love the bass guitar. Wow sooo good, sooo much talent!!!
Honestly doesn't seem that bad because the lower you go the lower the note. I could see it being fine especially on bass. Guitar not so much because some of the chords would be impractical to try to play
Thank you Mr. MonoNeon for sharing this wonderful piece of music. I was reading the comments and all the references to your art manifesto - you are truly helping humanity with your vibe and message. Made me feel better about life just from listening and reading.
Damn that mononeon art manifesto at the end is gold for me. I am surrounded by musicians who got trained since their childhood but they don't create music, they only repeat classic or really good stuff... I am addicted to music my whole life, but never had the chance to learn it. On top of that I wasnt able to hear until I was five and I am not sure if I can properly hear now with nearly 30.. But nevertheless I create my own music with my synthesizers and drum pads since two years. Sometimes I struggle hard with the fact that I will not reach the level of musically and the people around me say I can't learn rhythm and the musical feeling in my age.. But fuck that.. Reject the worldly idea of becoming a great musician.. JUST LIVE MUSIC! Thank you for that.
This age thing is simply not true. While it is usually way easier for children to pick up music, there actually are people who first learn to play an instrument in their 30s and do great. I recently saw a pianist playing Debussy pieces really well after 3 years of picking up piano at 34. Also, there are many musicians with hearing impairments or even deaf ones (even some that have been born deaf). So no reason to let yourself be held back :)
Anyone can learn how to play, how to write and compose, like any others before did, you only need time and some dedication But to create, something new, from scratch or from any other inspiration, that cant be teached, that cant be practized, and dosnt matter how much a virtuoso would say it otherwise, history proves, that to create you need passion and to copy just you need time, take care hope your music its doing awesomeness
I could have this on loop for ever as my bed time nap song. It settles me like rain drops, wind and thunder just perfectly sleepy warm blanket bed song.
Dude, this guy is just something never seen before. Diferent. And incredible paying and imagination. Not saying is better or worse than other people. But of course he is better than 99.9 % of top bass players right know...jaja
This would be a tough gig in that warm outfit under those hot lights that's why TH-cam is the best option for him props to this music and talent...you rock
Every time I hear this, I need to comment. It's like listening to Bootsy if he actually had technical skills!! Mono has blessed us with a whole new level!!
Man that blanket can play
Hahaha fav comment so far
Blanket man that can play
lol
It's a quilt. Lol
TubeYouScreen 😂😂😂😂
Stay funky, space sock..
😂😂😂😂😂
See you space sock
the logical evolution to space rock
@@revibard-harvey6919 Bang👉
Best comment
left-handed up-side-down, this is from another planet!
ya learn how ya learn bro.
what makes it "upside down" or "backwards"?
Who made these laws bro?
some asshole that cant play 0.001% as good as Neon?
Right..
@@Skinnamarink. he is playing a right handed bass upside down. u can tell because the thickest strings are on the bottom instead of the top. there is no rules that declared this. its just thats the way those instruments are
@@Skinnamarink.so mad for what?
right. Also, it’s a right handed bass because the cutaway on the neck is higher up where you’re supposed to put your hand. He doesn’t care though. Great playing.
@@Skinnamarink.Cringey ass response
This is what happens when you forget to wash that sock under your bed.
Must be why it's so funky lol
Underrated comment hahaha so legit
Lol Imagine my sock just chilling like this slapping the bass while I've grocery shopping
OH man that's frightening and no joke. I had the stinky foot kid in the back seat of the car, winter boots all full of slush and goo, her feet were cold so she takes off the boots and warms her feet in the heater air under the front seat.
Carried her barefoot into the house, wet boots in the other hand thinking all is fine now and taken care of.
Then Springtime comes, nice hot sunny day the car is gloriously warm and I'm running dad errands when I realize my eyes are getting very itchy, nose running, difficulty breathing. It's too early for pollen season what the hell is going on?
In and out of the car a few times, the offending agent is definitely in the car so I start looking around.
Stinky feet kid had left her slushy wet stinky socks on the rear floor and they were morphing into some kind of mushroom plant growth, the sock material all falling apart and super gross.
More funk than I could handle.
@@hebjdhdhdbbshshshshs9119 Now you imagine my sock while I'm slappin my bass.
Damn. You got a 52 yr old lady wanting to take up the bass. New fan. This uplifted my morning.
Do it!
do itttt !
Hope you take it up 😎
Do it. My first student was a man who got his first lesson as a present from his wife for his 50th birthday. Just go into a music store and ask the nice people there to plug it into an amp. Then pluck the string and sense how it feels.
NEVER TOO LATE. Drums control the heartbeat. Guitar gives you chills. But bass speaks to the SOUL
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This might be my favorite clip of him playing. Those hands move damnnn fast but holy shit, his *feel* during those parts where the bassline trudges along. Just fits perfectly into that tempo.
the alogrithm is coming for me this is such an oddly specific mix of my hobbies and interests
olivia grace do u perhaps enjoy drum n bass and also drums
Same
The absence of punctuation is not found here!
@@MeatLockerBlitz Sorry! Same!
@olivia grace You must really love psychedelic funky knitting.
Next time someone is at my house having a bad trip, I'll put this crochet groove on. Thanks 🎶
even better, get your nan to knit one of these and put them in it.
@@Old299dfk I can't imagine the process of getting wrapped in rainbows like that while in that state of mind. Don't have the time these days. Someone please animate that and set it to this music. That would be awesomeness.
🤣😂 winner!
If people are regularly having bad trips at your house, you should consider that maybe you and your house are the problem.
A crochet-man would be a terrifying prospect while on a "bad-trip" 😥😥
As a lifetime crocheter, I gotta say... and your playing is amazing - straight fire~
Now the trippy part is that he's playing a right-handed bass, LEFT-HANDED!!
I came here looking for this comment. Clicked on this video just to confirm that thought
Thats crazy skillz uau
@@LoveStroker Yep, Mono is a force of nature, everything is different! I'm a bass player, and I watch his hands - wtf?
He didn’t even flip the strings either. This the new wave fam.
Hendrix did this with guitar way back
When you wear all of grandmas Christmas gifts from the last 10 years at once
LMFAO
man, I can't stop laughing hahaaaa !!!
Bruhhh
His PPE needs work! L😷L
PMSL
When this video came out it changed alot of how i view music. Stumbling upon this was and is one of the defining moments of my musical journey. Thanks
That outfit was entirely constructed by nice church ladies.
hahaha LOL
And my mom.
You knwo fr unless he made it himseld that outift cost more than his bass lmao
@@sirentyper4457 Yeah, Mono is a legend at cross stitch and macrame
Is it Italian? - I've always felt bad about not understanding Italian.
Interviewer: why do you dress like that?
Mono: The world is trapped in an alternate dimension and me and Thundercat were the only normal ones left.
Whats that quote from?
@@rainsonall521 nowhere, it's made up
Love him and thunder kitty
I'd watch that anime.
i take pride in being the 800th like tbh😂
I just found Mononeon today and as a bass player, this straight up changed my whole outlook on bass playing. Amazing. Keep at it like a BOSS!!!
Michael league, victor Wooten and of course Jaco. There's some amazing bass players
Mononeon is right with all of them.
@@agayactornamedmichaeldougl6289 You should check out an amazing bass player named Tetsuo Sakurai, he's in the same category as all of those you mentioned.
After you've finished washing all of grandma's linens, this is the final boss.
🤣🤣🤣🤣
🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣😂😂😂😂
I give up then no way I can defeat them when they put down a baseline like this
This deserves more likes lol. Not the 8k that my man's got for saying "man, that blanket can play" but pretty close
And he's not difficult to kill because he's dangerous, he's difficult to kill because you don't wanna disrupt his funk.
POV: it's the middle of the night and your pile of dirty clothes suddenly start jamming
After u double dose the nyquil 💀💀
Open the daw & start recording!
Thats hilarious and scary at the same time
It is because of all that , Funk, in the clothes!
Must be pretty old cause they smell rather funky
Crochet and Bass are two of my favorite things! 😊👍💯💥👏
That is the coolest 3rd degree burn patient ive ever seen
Congrats for the 101 likes mate
Oh shit...
Coolest? Burn patient?
This comment deserves more likes.
400th like well deserved
he's burning from his own bass
this dude is a whole damn vibe of his own
I liked this comment but it's a sixty nine so I took it off to keep it 69
MANNN!!! Dude can CROCHET! #respect
He had to put a sock on his bass to stop himself from impregnating us
AHAHAHAHA
Ew
LMFAOOO
He IS cummin wit it! Fo sho
Finally a reasonable explanation
He's right handed.
"While Thomas is right-handed, he plays left-handed upside down on a right-handed bass guitar, which allows him to use heavy string bending on the upper strings."
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dywane_Thomas_Jr.#:~:text=Playing%20style,bending%20on%20the%20upper%20strings.
Dion Crucial holy shit
Legend
Thanks, because trying to sort out what is happening here while listening and looking at the outfit at the same time makes me want to snort K in a fit of brain desperation.
Why not buy a lefty bass...?
Thx I was wondering wtf is he doing with that bass
This is why Prince liked Mono Neon ,this right here 💜
Dope af! This reminds me of listening to Bootsy Collins and Jaco Pastoriusand it's like they were one bassist. But obviously this cat is taking it to another level. Love it fam!
Bootsyy wish to played like this.
YOU CAN´T COMPARE Jaco to any other human been..you just can´t
But this guy is knows what to play is all about. 99.9 of bass players just can´t play like that....They just can´t. Even if they think they can...
He’s got that old school funk pocket but just lightyears more technical
The manifesto is what won me over. You’re an inspiration.
At what point in this entire masterpiece, did you have to be "won over" ? 🧐🤔
K. Ridge 1 I was already jamming and appreciating him, but I enjoy an artist with an amazing agenda even more.
so true!
@@sarahelizabeth9340 fair enough. Thanks for the reply
wack manifesto
Man this is whole video is badass. I dig the idea of rejecting the worlds idea of becoming a great musician and just jamming because you want to. Much love.
you treat that bass like i would treat the love of my life. unfortunately im neither a bassist nor do i have a love of my life. but i love music. and that and a cat is all i need really. bless you for this piece of joy.
The sounds you produce from your bass are from another dimension. Otherworldly even. Quite the anomaly you are, my friend.
Pure genius.. thank you! Head knockin straight away! And the manifesto… brilliant! 😃🙏
Bass players: "You hit it on the 1, right?"
This blanket: "My fill stops when I say it stops"
"Mom the blanket is playing the bass in the living room again"
I heard Eddie Murphy talking about this amazing musician and I had to hear for myself...man I can sit and listen to this music all day I love the bass guitar. Wow sooo good, sooo much talent!!!
He got recognition from eddie murphy, where I never saw it ?
I immediately became a MonoNeon fan after one 3 min clip. Funk is alive and well!
One of my favorite beats and one of my favorite bassists! Also sick outfit!
was nice to hear you play today brother.
Wtf he's just left handed and playing a regular right handed bass, but turned upside down
That man lives in 2080
or the video is just mirrored lol
@@yakjr nope haha
@@yakjr it would still be on top... his heads not upside down lol
@@dragonxz61 hahahahahahaha! It's Mono Neon so it could be true. He's very versatile
Jimi Hendrix mood right there
I'd love to see him and Thundercat do something.
my funky bone would shatter into a million pieces
holy fuck yesssss!
they"'re both bassists though. I mean THERE IS bands with 2 bass players but....
@@thomasdupont7186Bass Extremes with Victor Wooten and Steve Bailey as an example
Yes, yes! A classic. Great work!
Dude's grandma got some sick ass knitting skills.
"You can't play left-handed on an upside down right-handed bass!"
Mono Neon: "Hold my sock..."
That's how I play... Minus the crocheted hazmat suit and head stock condom.🤘
Me too!
Honestly doesn't seem that bad because the lower you go the lower the note. I could see it being fine especially on bass. Guitar not so much because some of the chords would be impractical to try to play
@@SanguineThor that’s how Elizabeth Cotton played guitar, watch the video of her playing ‘freight train’ for example
@@SanguineThor I guess that were some interesting tuning's come in.
I Can DIG IT.........Peace & Blessings from PHILLY, Pa....
Your "art manifesto" is so inspiring, thanks for this (and everything else)
Came from Davie, but this is actually one of my fave instrumentals from Madlib. Great!
i was not ready for this
There’s so many perfections in this
Thank you Mr. MonoNeon for sharing this wonderful piece of music. I was reading the comments and all the references to your art manifesto - you are truly helping humanity with your vibe and message. Made me feel better about life just from listening and reading.
Hey Maaa! the blanket is shaking! Maaaa!
Dude, you're my new favorite bassist of all time. Hands down.
So no one's going to talk about this man's art manifesto? Straight jewels right there. Bless up people!
My thoughts exactly. Blew my mind as much as the performance!
It's been there for years! And yes..Jewels!
Is there zero chance it's a girl?
I think it’s really good 👍🏼
what are you guys talking about? xD
I also love crochet and guitar (and drums). I love this video too! Super funky!
Damn that mononeon art manifesto at the end is gold for me. I am surrounded by musicians who got trained since their childhood but they don't create music, they only repeat classic or really good stuff... I am addicted to music my whole life, but never had the chance to learn it. On top of that I wasnt able to hear until I was five and I am not sure if I can properly hear now with nearly 30.. But nevertheless I create my own music with my synthesizers and drum pads since two years. Sometimes I struggle hard with the fact that I will not reach the level of musically and the people around me say I can't learn rhythm and the musical feeling in my age.. But fuck that.. Reject the worldly idea of becoming a great musician.. JUST LIVE MUSIC! Thank you for that.
This age thing is simply not true. While it is usually way easier for children to pick up music, there actually are people who first learn to play an instrument in their 30s and do great. I recently saw a pianist playing Debussy pieces really well after 3 years of picking up piano at 34. Also, there are many musicians with hearing impairments or even deaf ones (even some that have been born deaf). So no reason to let yourself be held back :)
It's been two years so I don't know if you're gonna reply but where can I find your stuff
Music is truly living feeling and breathing
Anyone can learn how to play, how to write and compose, like any others before did, you only need time and some dedication
But to create, something new, from scratch or from any other inspiration, that cant be teached, that cant be practized, and dosnt matter how much a virtuoso would say it otherwise, history proves, that to create you need passion and to copy just you need time, take care hope your music its doing awesomeness
homie there is nothing stopping you, not even age
he who thinks he can and he who thinks he can’t are both right
stay frosty bro
I could have this on loop for ever as my bed time nap song. It settles me like rain drops, wind and thunder just perfectly sleepy warm blanket bed song.
this young man is a genius....talent on steroids , go head on boyeeeeee...............thank you , for sharing..........
*SIR, SLOW DOWN YOU'RE SCARING THE CHILDREN WHO CAN'T YET COMPREHEND THIS FUNK*
EliteSkeety - the funk is strong in this man...
You're at 420 likes, I just can't being myself to change that.
th-cam.com/video/32Lx54ONTXM/w-d-xo.html&pbjreload=101
Ha haaaa ha haaaaa! You got jokes huh?
Dude, this guy is just something never seen before. Diferent. And incredible paying and imagination.
Not saying is better or worse than other people. But of course he is better than 99.9 % of top bass players right know...jaja
Best comment ever, & you're right, GOD made this brother a 1 of a kind through & through
Recommended videos never do me wrong, it feels like. Loving this. Easy sub.
I must apologize for waiting a full 45 seconds before subscribing. Needed hands to pick my jaw up off the floor.
Appologies accepted ;)
bro is fire on so many levels 🔥🔥🔥
Your Art manifesto really captures all the pure intentions any true artist should embrace imo
When you’re into hendrix but your mom buys you a bass.
And she likes blankets a lot
Not quite man.... Hendrix restrung upside down. This guy is playing truly flipped
@@jbojoify this guy is superhuman
When you're left handed and its a bitch finding a good guitar
hendrix used to blow more bass amps than guitar amps tbh, he'd always be pushing his bassists to play louder and deeper.
the groove had me and the art manifesto slammed me.
and boom new subscriber just joined the party late.
Much happiness ✌️
I see you've picked up knitting during self-isolation. Good for you!
Mark Firman well actually it’s crochet ... funky crochet
that is what quarantine makes to bass players
The funky king of the world where everyone’s left sock disappears too. Epic.
Where the hell u know from wich one the left one is !!? Hahaha
True.
Come on man you really hit us with this comment, I straight closed my eyes and gave up for 5 seconds 😂😂😂
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Congrats ! Davie watched ur vid :)
I’ve always wondered what happened to that dude from fat Albert.
Oh that was so in tune with a truth that truly gives away our age! Hahaha but.... Hey - hey - hey....I recall it! Lol
Talent is eternal.
This would be a tough gig in that warm outfit under those hot lights that's why TH-cam is the best option for him props to this music and talent...you rock
This Is Dope And Funky As Hell ,
Mono Neon you are my favorit Bassist
wow the aesthetic reminds me of being a kid so viscerally, really cool.
Imagine this bass playing legend being your bass teacher, " I will teach you to jam but first...I'll need to knit you a sweater."
Every time I hear this, I need to comment. It's like listening to Bootsy if he actually had technical skills!! Mono has blessed us with a whole new level!!
I'm into classical music and classic rock but you know what, your manifesto is perfect! Now where's that flourescent paint...
yeah right!
So warm and fuzzy......the music kicks ass too!
I’ve heard of this sock trick for recording before, but I didn’t realize the true power of knitting until now
The left hand looks like a creature of its own.
True
FR
Looks like a hairless being riverdancing on the strings, lol.
Face hugger hand
"It" Addams Family 🤣
The freshest player in years. Great sound
How much weed did you smoke?
Sockman: Yes.
I AM THE WEED
Sockman: all of it.
@@dragon7590 Did you smoked all the weed from your stash?
Sockman: No!, I smoked all the weed from the next door dispensary bro!
boring druggie detected
The intro is why I keep coming back, the groove however is why I stay.
Holy crapoly dude. Out of this world. AMAZING
I love his Manifesto. True artistry... no money bullshit
I took a screenshot so I can write it down myself. Wise words. A lot of it resonates with me, I'm there on some points and getting there on others
The sock on the bass goes hard asf
I'm f***in in love with that P bass!!! Crazy flow, amazing!!!
I am a 13 year old bassist who was inspired by you to start learning
keep it going dawg! music is so rewarding
wave_ god most bass players start later than you! If you work hard, you WILL become great. That is the beauty!
I'm starting at 19 👌🏿💯
I"m 18 and i have to die lol love mono
Look up Larry Graham on TH-cam and how he invented the slap bass style.
Who said “P-funk” is dead, cause this dude is without a doubt one of those grandkids of the the funk🤟🏾
indeed. This guy is something else totally. Just incredible. I just went out my mind and stil....
Pure Awesome! Watching from Canada 🇨🇦
If Jim Henson was still alive he would create an entire character and series after this badass dude!
the world deserves a mono neon Muppet. 💜
Dig the funk,I havent heard funk like that in a while💝
Amazing. It’s a good day when TH-cam delivers me this good content. Bliss sounds
My mom crochets and I rock all her gear. I feel like we share a cosmic crocheted swagger.
Remember: if your sock gets too nasty it’ll sit up and play a funky solo
hahahahahhhoooooo!! that's a good one!! now please man, leave that guy alone for god sake
For a beginner bassist. I loved the lil manifesto at the end. Music is fun fhats why we play and just be yourself. Nice encouragement. Thank you
Why does this look like really skilled claymation?
Someone has a granny that loves them lol
Thank you for this :)
This is exactly what I needed to see after smoking a bowl
I love Mono I got 2 shirts but honestly I have rarely dug any of his baselines. Not that he would care but this is musician musician music
I had this sentiment too, technically impressive music doesnt correlate to enjoyable music. Still one of my favorite players though.
Idk what you're on
Just discovered, new fan for life. This is amazing
That’s what’s up. Shit is pure dope in the arm.
Yoooooooo this joint is knocking, definitely something MF Doom would be on!!!
Duh madlib here with the funk