bass was the main driving force in the smiths. all their hits the main melody is actually the bass lines. pure genius level melodies, and a great and very individual sound as well.
I disagree, without Marrs Songwriting/Guitar the bass line doesnt make the song at all. However I agree that Rourke was/is a killer bass player and when it comes to bass lines he is my number one favourite bass player ever. In songs like there is a light that never goes out or (obviously) barbarism begins at home the bass was what got me into these as well. But in general its definetly Marrs Songwriting that is the driving force behind the Smiths. I mean its widely accepted that they """invented""" indie/alternative rock and made it Mainstream and well since Marr was the songwriter you just have to give him the credit. And in what hit song is the bass the main melody? The bass is just playing exceptionally high, but that doesnt make it the main melody and most music listeners pay most attention to singing and the general melody. But I completely agree that Rourke is a genius in making bass lines and I personally hum along the bass in like 50% of their songs more than with the guitar, but I still think: A smiths song without Rourkes bass would be missing smth, but Rourkes Bass without Marrs songwriting would be just a cool bass line. Thats obviously not a song or a driving force in the smiths. And rourke wrote that bass lines to the Marrs songs, not the other way around (except for barbarism begins at home lol)
@@hoodoohullabaloo2848 No doubt Johnny had massive skill, but Andy was no slouch and had a diverse musical background, he was more of a Jazz bass player and brought the style to the band, it wasn't all Johnny's music writing. The style and attack was all from Andy. Mike Joyce was probably the most replaceable band member. Morrissey proved that he could continue on successfully without all of them.
@@amlam1999 this is pretty standard actually. In terms of the copyright for a song it's normally spilt 50% for lyrics and 50% for music (normally equally divided). If he only wrote his part then that wouldn't end up amounting to much more in any other band. Still amazing basslines though
Hey BRO - you nailed it !!! - I saw The Smiths 5 times and you did Andy Rourke so proud - Andy is the most under-rated bassist - pure genius - I decided to play the bass in 1980 after I saw The Clash. Paul Simonon was the coolest - Thanks i
We are brothers from another mother. I learned bass because I wanted to be Paul Simonon (saw them live twice). First bass parts I learned were Tina Weymouth (so precise and clever, saw them live twice). Then Pete Farndon (saw them live twice). But the crowning player who opened my eyes and ears and set me on a lifelong obsession was Andy Rourke (saw them live six times). Met Andy once in NYC. Just the sweetest most unassuming man who deserved better from Morrissey. He laid down so many amazing lines, but this bass part I think is the most astounding--how it weaves in and out of the cords and melody with interesting half steps and great use of slides. Just brilliant...and catchy.
weird TH-cam shows me this exactly one day before his initial passing... I still dearly enjoy his parts, I just love how clever and delicate his lines were... rest in peace
And there it is - the Andy Rourke is underrated comment that has to appear on every Smiths bass video as if it was the law. Who are these people who underrate one of the most lauded bass players of all time? It couldn't possibly be you yourself now could it?
@@aspidistraflying4570 O fato é que quase ninguém lembra do Andy Rourke. A maioria das pessoas só lembram do Morrissey e do Johnny Marr. Isso é subestimar o cara, qualquer um entende isso.
by the general non-musician public, never hear people talk about anyone but Morrissey and Marr, for the longest time didn't even know who The Smiths' bassist was (of course it's just a personal anecdote, but still)
Morrissy and Jonny Marr always got the accolade, but it is the bass that drives their songs... just proves that the singer and guitarist get all the plaudits 😡 when it's the rhythm section that drives the song. Grew up with the Smiths and only now realised how good the bassist was.. RIP Andy Rourke 😢
Rourke was someone whom I am guilty of overlooking during the time he was alive, and am unfortunately now only seeing how great he was in the wake of his untimely death. He's fucking brilliant, reminds me of Adam Clayton and Duff Mckagan a little bit. Very melodic.
Andy Rourke was so clever....great bass player.....take out the guitar.....andy follows the vocal...and that's the game changer.......the guitar is a distraction.....brilliant player......and brilliantly covered m8.
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Well played, and RIP Andy Rourke. Hell of a player.
bass was the main driving force in the smiths. all their hits the main melody is actually the bass lines. pure genius level melodies, and a great and very individual sound as well.
I disagree, without Marrs Songwriting/Guitar the bass line doesnt make the song at all. However I agree that Rourke was/is a killer bass player and when it comes to bass lines he is my number one favourite bass player ever.
In songs like there is a light that never goes out or (obviously) barbarism begins at home the bass was what got me into these as well. But in general its definetly Marrs Songwriting that is the driving force behind the Smiths. I mean its widely accepted that they """invented""" indie/alternative rock and made it Mainstream and well since Marr was the songwriter you just have to give him the credit. And in what hit song is the bass the main melody? The bass is just playing exceptionally high, but that doesnt make it the main melody and most music listeners pay most attention to singing and the general melody.
But I completely agree that Rourke is a genius in making bass lines and I personally hum along the bass in like 50% of their songs more than with the guitar, but I still think:
A smiths song without Rourkes bass would be missing smth, but Rourkes Bass without Marrs songwriting would be just a cool bass line. Thats obviously not a song or a driving force in the smiths. And rourke wrote that bass lines to the Marrs songs, not the other way around (except for barbarism begins at home lol)
Damn, just wanted to write 2 sentences lol
@@hoodoohullabaloo2848 in Last Train To London the bass is the main melody (?
@@hoodoohullabaloo2848 in this night has opened my eyes the bass is the main melody
@@hoodoohullabaloo2848 No doubt Johnny had massive skill, but Andy was no slouch and had a diverse musical background, he was more of a Jazz bass player and brought the style to the band, it wasn't all Johnny's music writing. The style and attack was all from Andy.
Mike Joyce was probably the most replaceable band member. Morrissey proved that he could continue on successfully without all of them.
The bass in the smiths is always something that I loved, pisses me off how Morrissey could never see it was one of their strengths
The fact that the bass player only got 10% of their earnings still irritates me to this day.
lars Olofsson mostly because Johnny and Steven took all the interviews and interacted with fans - however I do agree it was very unfair
Because Morrissey is the biggest twat alive, come on now.
@@amlam1999 this is pretty standard actually. In terms of the copyright for a song it's normally spilt 50% for lyrics and 50% for music (normally equally divided). If he only wrote his part then that wouldn't end up amounting to much more in any other band. Still amazing basslines though
Ben Mercer In fairness, Johnny marr wrote quite a few of the bass lines, on top of his guitar riffs and doing interviews
This is the hardest and most rewarding bass line I've learnt to date. Thanks for a great video
Excellent playing! Andy Rourke is one killer bass player. Real innovative stuff and this is right up there with the rest of his work!
The sophistication of this song is off the charts
my favorite bass line by Andy. Rest in power!!
Holy crap, beautiful tone and amazing playing. One of the coolest bass songs ever.
R.I.P. Andy Rourke . . . We'll never forget you and your basslines. Congrats CS, I learned to play this song because of your video.
There are many bass covers of this on TH-cam but this is the best, sounds just like the record
Hey BRO - you nailed it !!! - I saw The Smiths 5 times and you did Andy Rourke so proud - Andy is the most under-rated bassist - pure genius - I decided to play the bass in 1980 after I saw The Clash. Paul Simonon was the coolest - Thanks
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We are brothers from another mother. I learned bass because I wanted to be Paul Simonon (saw them live twice). First bass parts I learned were Tina Weymouth (so precise and clever, saw them live twice). Then Pete Farndon (saw them live twice). But the crowning player who opened my eyes and ears and set me on a lifelong obsession was Andy Rourke (saw them live six times). Met Andy once in NYC. Just the sweetest most unassuming man who deserved better from Morrissey. He laid down so many amazing lines, but this bass part I think is the most astounding--how it weaves in and out of the cords and melody with interesting half steps and great use of slides. Just brilliant...and catchy.
RIP Andy Rourke the overlooked genius in The Smiths
weird TH-cam shows me this exactly one day before his initial passing... I still dearly enjoy his parts, I just love how clever and delicate his lines were... rest in peace
Dude, this charming man, please!!!
Barbarism Begins at Home by The Smiths please!
never realized how fucking awesome the bass is in this song until you turn that treble all the way up! fuck ya dude!
R.I.P. Andy Rourke, dead of pancreatic cancer this Friday 19 May 2023. 😭
You absolute legend.
My fellow Mancunians! Perfect. More Andy Rourke please.
Andy's such an amazing bass player underrated god know's why though.kids should be playing this and its pretty damn cool
I'm 26 and plenty of people in my age group love the smiths and 80s alt
And there it is - the Andy Rourke is underrated comment that has to appear on every Smiths bass video as if it was the law. Who are these people who underrate one of the most lauded bass players of all time? It couldn't possibly be you yourself now could it?
@@aspidistraflying4570 O fato é que quase ninguém lembra do Andy Rourke. A maioria das pessoas só lembram do Morrissey e do Johnny Marr. Isso é subestimar o cara, qualquer um entende isso.
Rip 🥲
Nice tribute to Andy Rourke , underrated bass player
Underrated by who exactly?
by the general non-musician public, never hear people talk about anyone but Morrissey and Marr, for the longest time didn't even know who The Smiths' bassist was (of course it's just a personal anecdote, but still)
Very well done! A tricky piece, and you nailed it.
How about Barbarism begins at home by the smiths?
I second this
Agreeing too
Awesome! I request "Barbarism Begins At Home."
Charming man 👍👍
Thanks for keeping it going at the end...it was nice to hear it by itself
Awesome job :o One of my favorite bass lines of all time, and you played it just perfectly!
One of th ebest covers of Andy ever. Well done!
Great job! Can you do This Charming Man by The Smiths? That would be great!
How soon is now please
RIP Andy
Brilliant work!
I’d like to see you play ‘Barbarism Begins at Home’ please.
sick tone
That was mint, nice work man.
This Charming Man - The Smiths
Beautiful song with Gorgeous guitar and a Killer bassline. Thanks bud! 🤙
Could you do Barbarism Begins At Home? Would be nice! :)
These baselines were all pretty intricate. Very nice.
RIP ANDY
Rourke is amazing
what an amazing bassline
I would love to see a cover of Morphine - Cure for Pain
This was realllly good
Perfect! Thank you! :)
Morrissy and Jonny Marr always got the accolade, but it is the bass that drives their songs... just proves that the singer and guitarist get all the plaudits 😡 when it's the rhythm section that drives the song. Grew up with the Smiths and only now realised how good the bassist was.. RIP Andy Rourke 😢
it’s too good man. Thank you
Andy Rourke the best
Só não é melhor que Dudu e Scarpa
Só perde p base do palmeiras esse ano haha!
Damn straight
Só não é melhor que o gol do Breno Lopes no finalzinho
Loved every second of that
Absolutely spot on. Many thanks!
Great bass line!
That was a master-class, nicely done.
That bassline sounds positively DEMONIC. Ice cold and evil!
Great song! Congratulations! You rock this tune!
Mr. Andy Rourke the bass bassist everr...🔥🔥🔥
Rourke was someone whom I am guilty of overlooking during the time he was alive, and am unfortunately now only seeing how great he was in the wake of his untimely death. He's fucking brilliant, reminds me of Adam Clayton and Duff Mckagan a little bit. Very melodic.
Fantastic job!
sounds lovely!
I've been trying to learn this. In the intro going from than 7th fret on the G string to 2nd fret on the E string with your index finger is so hard!
Tune your e to f# then you can just hit it open
Awesome man, great job!!!
Well done! RIP Andy!
Heaven knows i'm miserable now, please! Nice work
Just found this - very cool way to learn stuff, Thanks
Thank you so much for this!!! Rusholme Ruffians next please please please!
Great stuff - well played that man!
Please, Charming man by smiths!
this bassline is a party. period.
Fantastic! This Charming Man, pls,
amazing
thumbs up in the first 10 sec
Nice cover!
My toxic trait is believing I could do this.
Beautiful! I'd love to see/hear your version of ABBA's 'Dancing Queen'.
Love your covers dude! It'd be awesome to see you do Maynard Ferguson's arrangement of Birdland!
Rourke was a genius. Has to be in top 3 ever no? He could have been less busy and still sounded great but he went for art.
Excellent!!!
Please!!! guitar cover too, Love Smiths
That's a tough bass line!
very nice
Andy made Morrissey ... without him the Smiths wouldn't be on the map
awesome man !!!
how about a rundown on your gear/setup?....effects, settings, etc?
Major ass kicking sir....bruises bigger than dinner plates, indeed.
Could you rusholme ruffians
well done. thanks!
Brilliant!
Amazing!
THANK YOU !!
this charming man please
Love !
Very very nice
Andy Rourke was so clever....great bass player.....take out the guitar.....andy follows the vocal...and that's the game changer.......the guitar is a distraction.....brilliant player......and brilliantly covered m8.
Donk donk dink dong a dong dong dong,.... Lalalala dotty day ...lalalala dotty day....
Nice.
Wow, nice!
Perfect!!!
perfect!!! can you play Draize Train by Smiths? tnx
Fuck this song is hard to memorize!
You never did RATM songs as I see...can you do Take The Power Back? I Would love to here it :D so cool bass XD
great as always! My request would be ''If I like it, I do it'' by Jamiroquai :)
Nice!
Excelente saludos desde México