This is the finest appreciation of Paul’s contribution to The Beatles greatness that I have found. Thank you for isolating so many solos, some I had no were his. I always knew he was rock’s premier bassist, now I have to consider him the most underrated guitarist. Melodies flow out of him as natural as breathing and into all of his playing.
I'm happy that my enthusiasm and appreciation come through, Monty. Here are the other videos in the series, in case you haven't seem them yet... What I learned from John: th-cam.com/video/ElMk3GZHrMw/w-d-xo.html What I learned from George: th-cam.com/video/XZ0Tpe5OCYY/w-d-xo.html What I learned from Paul: th-cam.com/video/Q9x09Z6WqsY/w-d-xo.html What I learned from Ringo: th-cam.com/video/v4xJdR0Vz4I/w-d-xo.html
Paul is the greatest living musician and songwriter, and the most important bassist of all time. His creativity, influence, and legacy can not be overstated. Dude is a legend in every sense of the word
@@terrytosh7678 Glad you're enjoying it. Have you branched off into my song blow ups? Here's George's process of writing and recording Here Comes the Sun with just Paul and Ringo: th-cam.com/video/bDMtaiH6TTI/w-d-xo.html
There is literally no end to the creativity of Paul McCartney. From ballads to hard rock. His brilliant bass lines on dozens of songs over the years and how they stand out and carry the songs. Whether it's the Beatles, Wings or other solo projects/band. I also noticed it's somewhat easy to tell when Paul is playing lead guitar vs John or George. You mentioned singing along to the bass on Something, I do that with Penny Lane, one of my all time my favorite Paul bass parts among many.
Paul is an absolute musical genius, and was definitely the genius of The Beatles, as well as the true leader. He was the earliest bass guitar major innovator with his walking steps, and could do nearly everything with almost any instrument. He was definitely diverse in his writing style with lyrics, sometimes very simple, and sometimes very complex as far as deep thought. He's the biggest legend today.
I respect your love of Paul. As the last living major songwriter of The Beatles, thankfully, we've had many decades of post-Beatles output from him to secure his legacy.
This man wrote "Here, there and everywhere" "Yesterday" "Penny Lane" "Let it be" "The long and winding road" "Blackbird" "Hey Jude" "Maybe i`m amazed" "Get back" and "Eleanor Rigby" He is the best songwriter in history of music. His bassplaying is AMAZING, and his singing voice was fantastic. I have no words for how much i love and admire Paul McCartney. Thank you for your videos on the Beatles. I love every single one of the Beatles. Paul is my favorite, but i love the other three as well. Especially John which i consider to be equally gifted as Paul when it comes to songwriting. Johns singing voice was also fantastic. George Harrison was incredible, and wrote some of the best songs in the Beatles. Ringo is an amazing drummer, and he is still playing fantastic.
I appreciate your enthusiasm, yellyman! Have you seen my blow up of Here Comes the Sun yet? th-cam.com/video/bDMtaiH6TTI/w-d-xo.htmlsi=hlzBJVMI8Aio1w79
I want to bring up the crystalline lead-guitar from I WILL. How much 'instruction' did George receive from Paul BEFORE George grew resentful? Consider those early recordings only - like TIL THERE WAS YOU. What a beautiful hunk o' guitar work on that! I can't find any recording of that song that was guitar-based. Did EMI/George Martin know a guitarist who brought that to George (or Paul) and say, "Try this song using a guitar"? We know the Beatles toured with Roy Orbison (who brought along his own guitar guru's) and Chuck Berry who often was not hospitable to Lesser Acts (so would he sit and jam or teach?!!) his tour's supporting acts? Did George Martin provide 'tutors' for the Beatles in studios? SOMEONE taught them to play pianos, and that probably started ?? 1963 or so?
@@Cbcw76 As a self-taught musician on guitar and piano myself, it's surprisingly easy for me to imagine how the three string-playing Beatles learned and figured things out. Paul's dad was musical so that gave him an advantage over John and George.
@@RobertCassard Yes, I believe Paul dabbled enough to replace dad on some holiday playing or parties? I think I've seen videos of John playing in 1964, even - and I thought he looked like a 2-3 year student.
That guitar part he plays on It’s All Too Much gets me every time. Paul was good at sneaking in some wild guitar lines but everyone thought he was just the bass player.
@@RobertCassard be sure to listen to the version on the Y Sub Songtrack rather than the Y Sub album. The mix is better. We are still waiting for the 8 min version that’s in the film.
@@nazfrde according to authors Ian MacDonald and Kenneth Womack, Lennon and Harrison both played lead guitar on the track... I can't be positive about who's playing which guitar parts, but I do know Geroge played the Hammond organ!
I'm a songwriter and only played bass for a little while. I don't own a bass anymore, just a jackson six. But, when I'm writing bass for my songs, I always write the bass with paul in mind. The bouncy sixties grooving Carol Kaye/James Jamerson type stuff that Paul starting doing so well on Rubber Soul, I just can't enough, and that's all I try to do on my bass parts. Paul is a god.
A lot of guitar players don't realize that bass is a blast. And Paul is the guy who let it all hang out and showed us what a blast it could be! There are some choice Paul moments on Here Comes the Sun: th-cam.com/video/bDMtaiH6TTI/w-d-xo.html
@@stoneageprogrammer432 wow...I've never been told I sound like him, but I'll take it! Please do me the honor of checking out my music on Spotify or Apple Music and tell me what you think! Spotify: open.spotify.com/playlist/3EvYyfSkqceIOA1X7VEMbY?si=793905826f5543ca Apple Music: music.apple.com/us/playlist/this-is-robert-cassard/pl.u-jVlDTajooq
@@RobertCassard no one ever told you you sound almost exactly like Paul. That’s a gift from God of Genius. Now I have to hear some of your solo music. Plus, I wonder if you have recorded Monkberry Moon Delight ?
@@kingsxkids Super flattering! I haven't recorded Monkberry, but I hope you'll check out and Like my solo music + my band Cosmic Spin. Some links: An original song, Make It Last: th-cam.com/video/K19pDSW1CrI/w-d-xo.htmlsi=HJTQjyTZpen3JnPw Cover of John Lennon's Julia: th-cam.com/video/oc21zgCnnlQ/w-d-xo.html Cover of Across the Universe: th-cam.com/video/8dFEMtdAbDA/w-d-xo.htmlsi=We7ZuMuBuUl_9RFJ Rocket Man/Breathe mashup by Cosmic Spin: th-cam.com/video/i9nd39Vng6Y/w-d-xo.htmlsi=gnSv2gnZEo_n6AG9 So much more to share if you like what you hear!
Paul was and still is a heavyweight. The most complete musician of the Beatles. More than anyone at the time of the Beatles the guy who made playing bass cool - and with good reason. And he has had to spend the majority of his career competing against his most daunting competitor - himself. Everything he does is compared against the Beatle era - and yet he has done anything but backdown from that challenge. Obviously the Beatles era was the high water mark for everyone in the group with possibly the exception of George - since his creativity was often squashed by others in the band for whatever reason. Regardless, it's been an amazing career.
It certainly has been an amazing career, leftwrite. And I didn't even mention his iconic keyboard parts! Like the Mellotron on Strawberry Fields: th-cam.com/video/bgKkn1oosYg/w-d-xo.html
@@hecanseeme8210 even after The Beatles, it seemed they were often writing with the other person in mind. Overt examples: Paul's Too Many People. John's How Do You Sleep?
I've always felt that Paul's bass on "Nowhere Man" doesn't get the recognition it deserves. I mean, I get it to some degree...with that unforgettable melody, the brilliant lyrics, those gorgeous three-part harmonies, and that shimmering guitar solo, I can see how it might get overlooked. But do yourselves a favor and dig down deep on this particular bass part. It's bloody brilliant, one of his best. The very essence of Paul McCartney, the melodic bassist. Great vid, good sir! Keep 'em coming!
Nowhere Man is a brilliant bass part for sure. I see you've commented on Ringo and Paul. Here are the other three videos in this series, in case you haven't seen them: What I learned from John: th-cam.com/video/ElMk3GZHrMw/w-d-xo.html What I learned from George: th-cam.com/video/XZ0Tpe5OCYY/w-d-xo.html What I learned from George Martin: th-cam.com/video/SJnijUU2QjQ/w-d-xo.htmlsi=UPNBlOKrfn-S5pHs
Just stopped your clip to listen to a recording of “something”. All these years and I’ve never really paid a lot of attention to the Bass lines. It’s truly sublime. Paul really squeezed every ounce of complimentary sound out of his bass. I always took it for granted but now I’m in awe. He makes it simple but not one bit simpler. That’s a sign of true genius.👍
My son had to learn to play that line in school, I heard it a lot! I agree with Iain McDonald's assessment, that 'while full of beautiful ideas, it is too fussily improvised'. I can't imagine that George liked it that much. All the same, Macca was the outstanding musician in the Beatles, and he really wrote the book on rock bass guitar. Besides of course being a great singer, decent guitar player, passable on piano and drums, and a fantastic songwriter and arranger...
@@RobertCassard I'm with you. In fact, I don't think "Something" would be quite the classic it is without that bass line. The melody has very little range (I think it's a total of six or seven notes of a scale, up and down, for the verse), George's voice has its dreamy quality to it (which can be a double-edged sword), and of course the tempo is slow. Without Paul's bass choices, the song might have seemed sluggish, dirge-like, or even mushy. But with the bass's counterpoint--Paul's strong suit as a musician--the song is driven forward, the bass dancing gently in the verse--leading but never stepping on its partners' toes--and more energetically in the bridge. George might not have liked it, perhaps because he wasn't quite adventurous enough. (His work with the sitar was as adventurous as he got during the Beatles era. It was marvelous and integral to the late '60s sound, don't get me wrong. I just don't think he innovated much else at this stage of his career.) TBH, I don't think George was ever going to acknowledge Paul's input into one of Harrison's (and the Beatles') two greatest songs--except maybe grudgingly, if at all. George was understandably upset by his contributions being given short shrift, but y'know, them's the breaks when two of your bandmates are the two best songwriters of the pop era. There's just not much room for third-best. Anyway. Sorry to go on. I play neither bass nor guitar, but I loved this analysis and dive into Paul's genius, and am going to check out the rest in this series--and beyond!
Paul practically INVENTED how to play rock bass. And if you wanna know what a good acoustic guitarist he is, try playing the little intro to "Man We Was Lonely." And if you really wanna hear Paul go off-the-leash wild, listen to his RIDICULOUS fuzz bass solo on "Bite My Head Off" on the new Stones album.
That's why we love him, Dr. Joey. Even though it is true that he can get super sweet, his edgy side more than makes up for it! He's Yin and Yang all in one.
@@RobertCassard Oh, yeah. In contrast to John's opinion, I've always really liked his "granny" stuff too, actually. Insanely versatile singer and the best musician in the Beatles by far, IMO.
Thanks for watching and saying hi, Debra. Have you seen my videos about John, George and Ringo? Have fun! John: th-cam.com/video/ElMk3GZHrMw/w-d-xo.html George: th-cam.com/video/XZ0Tpe5OCYY/w-d-xo.html Ringo: th-cam.com/video/v4xJdR0Vz4I/w-d-xo.html
Thanks for watching, Peter. If you haven't seen it yet, here's my companion video about what John Lennon taught me: th-cam.com/video/ElMk3GZHrMw/w-d-xo.html
@@petermcgarrymusicandflying awesome! How about this deep dive on the writing and recording of Here Comes the Sun - without John Lennon: th-cam.com/video/bDMtaiH6TTI/w-d-xo.html
@@TheBitterSweetgr Glad you saw it! Here are the other videos in the series, in case you haven't seen them: What I learned from John: th-cam.com/video/ElMk3GZHrMw/w-d-xo.html What I learned from George: th-cam.com/video/XZ0Tpe5OCYY/w-d-xo.html What I learned from Ringo: th-cam.com/video/v4xJdR0Vz4I/w-d-xo.html What I learned from George Martin: th-cam.com/video/SJnijUU2QjQ/w-d-xo.htmlsi=UPNBlOKrfn-S5pHs
@@RobertCassard I saw them all and forwarded them to my students. I am a music teacher. Your work is excellent, congrats! I will keep on supporting you.
Glad you like them! If you're interested in George's process of writing Here Comes the Sun, and recording it with just Paul and Ringo, check it out here: th-cam.com/video/bDMtaiH6TTI/w-d-xo.html
Well done Robert! Yes, all were great in their own way, and Paul was much more innovative than many give him credit for. He, John, and George wrote so many great hits and great parts that it's difficult to quantify any of them, but they were way beyond their time, which is why my 20 year daughter listens to them and says they are her favorite band (with a little help from her dad.)
Indeed, Berlinda! Lots more Beatles-related content for your enjoyment: What the Beatles Taught Me - Complete Playlist plus bonus videos th-cam.com/play/PLJUm5NcjSm4h46M-IlNy7xudjxDz8rCZT.html
I didn't think I could admire Paul's musical abilities any more than I already do, but you've given me even more reason to be in awe of him. Can't wait to go back to all those tracks where I didn't realise he plays lead & revel in his talent ✨️🙌🙏
Thank you so much for this fascinating study on Paul McCartney's bass style, Robert Cassard! I particularly appreciate your spotlight on McCartney's melodic creativity and adaptability as a bassist. His bass lines have truly left a mark on the history of popular music, and your in-depth analysis highlights the lasting impact of his work. The way he innovated harmonically and contributed to creating the unique sonic identity of the Beatles is truly fascinating.
The thing with Paul is that he's a music lover and always kept an open mind. That's why he's so eclectic. That's why he can sing something like I'm Down, and a couple years down the road, She's Leaving Home. Same thing with his playing and songwriting. A true master of the craft.
Wow! This is fantastic - I could listen to this for hours! I find it difficult to pick out basslines once all the other instruments are going - unless the bass is very upfront - so to "zoom in" on Paul's famous basslines is just golden. Fabulous, thank you so much, I'll be listening/watching this quite a few times I think. Thanks again.... :)
Awesome, Melanie! I love "zooming in" on specific parts, too. Here are the other videos in the series, in case you missed any... What John taught me: th-cam.com/video/ElMk3GZHrMw/w-d-xo.html What George taught me: th-cam.com/video/XZ0Tpe5OCYY/w-d-xo.html What Ringo taught me: th-cam.com/video/v4xJdR0Vz4I/w-d-xo.html
Another excellent video. I think McCartney is an exceptional musical talent and I love his bass lines. Especially 1965 to 69. I think they are part of the reason The Beatles are so different to every other band.
@@RobertCassardHis playing on Lennon and Harrison songs is often better and more thoughtful than on his own. A very generous player as well as complementary as a band player.
@@Slydeil I think that's often true. Perhaps he was more conscious of how to make a meaningful contribution to John and Geroge's songs. More great examples of Paul doing what you're describing in this video about Here Comes the Sun: th-cam.com/video/bDMtaiH6TTI/w-d-xo.html
Yes @BedeLaplume! Paul is "virtuosic versatility"! That's the perfect description of Paul's talents. Here are the other videos in this series, in case you missed any: What John taught me: th-cam.com/video/ElMk3GZHrMw/w-d-xo.html What George taught me: th-cam.com/video/XZ0Tpe5OCYY/w-d-xo.html What Ringo taught me: th-cam.com/video/v4xJdR0Vz4I/w-d-xo.html What George Martin taught me: th-cam.com/video/SJnijUU2QjQ/w-d-xo.htmlsi=UPNBlOKrfn-S5pHs
Indeed he is, Jacques! Here are the other videos in the series, in case you missed any: What John taught me: th-cam.com/video/ElMk3GZHrMw/w-d-xo.html What George taught me: th-cam.com/video/XZ0Tpe5OCYY/w-d-xo.html What Ringo taught me: th-cam.com/video/v4xJdR0Vz4I/w-d-xo.html What George Martin taught me: th-cam.com/video/SJnijUU2QjQ/w-d-xo.htmlsi=UPNBlOKrfn-S5pHs
I can understand that perspective. But then I hear a Lennon song and think, he was otherworldly. Check out John and The Beatles' process of writing and recording Strawberry Fields: th-cam.com/video/bgKkn1oosYg/w-d-xo.html
@@RobertCassard "Strawberry Fields Forever" is one of the greatest two recordings in recording history. The other is "Please Please Me". The arrangement of the latter is extraordinary: the lowest note in it is Paul's bass. The highest note in it is Paul's falsetto. Everything else happens in between those.
@@RobertCassard Well, that's kinda the point. Take Strawberry Fields: the basic inspiration was Lennon's, and it was something McC prob wouldn't have come up with; but it was he (and George Martin) that created the record as we know it. Without that it would have been just a guitar trundle - quite interesting, maybe, but not remarkable. If as you say Lennon was otherworldly - though I think 'left field' is more realistic - he needed them to shape his ideas into greatness. I think the OP puts it pretty well: without a shadow of a doubt, it was Macca that made the Beatles the Beatles.
@@jnagarya519 Nice to see some respect for Please Please Me, I think it gets a little overlooked (maybe partly because it was before they broke in America), but it's my favourite of their early records and as you say it's Paul's harmony that makes it. Just to be picky though - don't think it's falsetto, you can't sing falsetto with that power. It's just high.
@@paddymeboy "as you say it's Paul's harmony that makes it." I didn't say that. I said: The highest note in the arrangement -- it goes straight across the top -- is Paul's harmony. And the lowest note in the arrangement -- it mostly goes straight across the bottom -- is the bass. Everything else happens between those to two notes. And the ENERGY and drive of all of it is explosive.
When that thumb and forefinger technique clicks for you it makes songs like Blackbird, Mother Nature's Song, Her Majesty, Yesterday and more really start to pop
True, Mohamed. And yet most people never really notice Paul's amazing bass parts. They FEEL them and it's a big part of what gives the music such a groove! Here are the other videos in the series, in case you haven't seen them: What I learned from John: th-cam.com/video/ElMk3GZHrMw/w-d-xo.html What I learned from George: th-cam.com/video/XZ0Tpe5OCYY/w-d-xo.html What I learned from Ringo: th-cam.com/video/v4xJdR0Vz4I/w-d-xo.html What I learned from George Martin: th-cam.com/video/SJnijUU2QjQ/w-d-xo.htmlsi=UPNBlOKrfn-S5pHs
Spot on as usual. Though George in later interviews disagreed with you on Paul as a bass player. Probably unfairly. He thought that Paul's playing was distracting. I totally disagree. I've always marveled at how many interesting things are going on at the same time in any Beatles song. The bass playing is one of those things that make repeated close listenings enjoyable. And I don't think he hurt the blend at all.
Really enjoyed this breakdown, the way you’ve organized it in terms of lessons, rather than just simply chronologically. Plus you cover, electric guitar, acoustic guitar, and bass, rather than just bass. Very well done.
Glad you enjoyed it, Wendy! Constructing these videos based on the lessons I learned was the only way I could think of to explain with the massive influence each of The Beatles had on my musical development. Here are the other videos in the series, in case you haven't seen them: What I learned from John: th-cam.com/video/ElMk3GZHrMw/w-d-xo.html What I learned from George: th-cam.com/video/XZ0Tpe5OCYY/w-d-xo.html What I learned from Ringo: th-cam.com/video/v4xJdR0Vz4I/w-d-xo.html What I learned from George Martin: th-cam.com/video/SJnijUU2QjQ/w-d-xo.htmlsi=UPNBlOKrfn-S5pHs
Yes indeed, Dr. Gerard! Here are the other videos in this series, if you're interested: What John taught me: th-cam.com/video/ElMk3GZHrMw/w-d-xo.html What George taught me: th-cam.com/video/XZ0Tpe5OCYY/w-d-xo.html What Ringo taught me: th-cam.com/video/v4xJdR0Vz4I/w-d-xo.html What George Martin taught me: th-cam.com/video/SJnijUU2QjQ/w-d-xo.htmlsi=UPNBlOKrfn-S5pHs
You think so, Ken? I'll take that as a major compliment! 😎 Here are the other videos in the series, in case you haven't seen them: What I learned from John: th-cam.com/video/ElMk3GZHrMw/w-d-xo.html What I learned from George: th-cam.com/video/XZ0Tpe5OCYY/w-d-xo.html What I learned from Ringo: th-cam.com/video/v4xJdR0Vz4I/w-d-xo.html What I learned from George Martin: th-cam.com/video/SJnijUU2QjQ/w-d-xo.htmlsi=UPNBlOKrfn-S5pHs
I was surprised by a few of 'em but now I can hear the difference in Paul and George's styles. Here's my companion video about what George Harrison taught me: th-cam.com/video/XZ0Tpe5OCYY/w-d-xo.html
Excellent video mate! Fantastic highlights of his guitar & bass playing. But.... you need to do a whole vid just on his piano & keyboard playing! Starting from "The Word", "For No One," "Good Day Sunshine," Strawberry Fields" ,Most of "Sgt. Pepper," Lady Madonna","Martha My Dear," "While My Guitar Gently Weeps," & "Let It Be" just to name a few. Excellent deep dive and some great insights. And oh, yeah, he finger strums on "I'm Looking Through You" & "I've Just Seen A Face" & "Michelle!" Keep up the good work. Well done!
Thanks, Erich. I realize Paul has some deep keyboard repertoire, but that’s not my focus on this guitar (and sometimes bass) focused channel. I leave that to Rick Beato. LOL. How are you sure he finger strummed I’m Looking Through You and I’ve Just Seen a Face? Those sound like a pick to me, but I could be wrong!
Your right Robert about the finger strumming on "I'm Looking Through You." In fact, it may not be Paul playing the acoustic at all! Really enjoy your videos! @@RobertCassard
Great video about Paul!!! He's the only Beatle whose voice seems capable of extreme heavy metal singing, I bet that's why he was naturally excited to write Helter Skelter... he knew his voice could handle it.
Thanks, Jack. Paul was a musical chameleon with a pretty astounding vocal breadth. There's no style he couldn't sing - and sing incredibly well! I always hear Little Richard's influence when he lets his vocal cords shred a bit.
Paul McCartney is one of the greatest musicians of all time. Composer, singer, arranger, bassist, instrumentalist, producer. His (and all the members of The Beatles) innovation and influence on music since is second to none. Every human on the planet over 10 years old knows dozens of his songs (OK... hyperbole, but nobody else comes close).
I don't think you're far off with that hyperbole, Adam! "Every human on the planet over 10 years old knows [at least one] of his songs" is probably pretty accurate. Paul is one of the greatest "generalist" musicians. Such a natural musical knack and innate creativity, that he can play a little of everything and dependably create something meaningful from nothing. I've emulated him from the start, and have tried to cultivate a similar breadth and willingness to experiment. Here are the other videos in the series, in case you haven't seen them: What I learned from John: th-cam.com/video/ElMk3GZHrMw/w-d-xo.html What I learned from George: th-cam.com/video/XZ0Tpe5OCYY/w-d-xo.html What I learned from Ringo: th-cam.com/video/v4xJdR0Vz4I/w-d-xo.html What I learned from George Martin: th-cam.com/video/SJnijUU2QjQ/w-d-xo.htmlsi=UPNBlOKrfn-S5pHs
How I have not seen this channel before? I loved these analysis of The Beatles musicians. I do not understand how people can consider them as bad musicians, honestly. They did what was right for the song. That is harder than shred.
Hi Rafael. I'm glad you like the channel and my series on what I learned from each of The Beatles. (FYI - most of the world has NOT seen my videos, so you're not alone...and I'd appreciate if your'd share my videos to spread the word!) I've come to believe that anyone who thinks of the Beatles as bad musicians is probably just jealous of their success. Have you seen any of my Blow Up the Song videos? Two of them are Beatles songs. Here Comes the Sun: th-cam.com/video/bDMtaiH6TTI/w-d-xo.html Strawberry Fields: th-cam.com/video/bgKkn1oosYg/w-d-xo.html Have fun!
I am a new fan as of today. Your breakdowns of Harrison, Lennon and McCartney are all so concise and on point. And one of the points you made in all 3 vids is that these musicians created what was best for each song. They had (for that brief period) what is maybe the most essential element of a great creative collaboration: the sum was always greater than each part. Now onto Ringo...
Thanks so much for watching, Stephen. I'm happy you agree with my general assessment and that they were master ensemble players. When you're done with this series, I do have a few other Beatles-related videos in this playlist: th-cam.com/play/PLJUm5NcjSm4h46M-IlNy7xudjxDz8rCZT.html Enjoy!
Just ran through your assessments of John and George now Paul. Very insightful thank you! How fortunate are we to live in a world where the Beatles exist? I once heard a musician say that every artist on the planet owes a part of their career to The Beatles. I couldn't agree more. Thanks for sharing these
Thanks,for watching the complete set (so far!). If you're interested in George's process of writing and recording Here Comes the Sun with just Paul and Ringo, check it out here: th-cam.com/video/bDMtaiH6TTI/w-d-xo.html
You are fantastic and touch on so many great techniques. I went to a Paul concert and he actually taught us how to play Blackbird stating that we were all still doing it wrong. I was and you are still doing the right hand wrong.
Thanks @rockrobful. No doubt I'm still doing it wrong. I wish I'd been at that McCartney concert/lesson with you. FYI - Here are the other videos in the series, in case you haven't seen them: What I learned from John: th-cam.com/video/ElMk3GZHrMw/w-d-xo.html What I learned from George: th-cam.com/video/XZ0Tpe5OCYY/w-d-xo.html What I learned from Ringo: th-cam.com/video/v4xJdR0Vz4I/w-d-xo.html What I learned from George Martin: th-cam.com/video/SJnijUU2QjQ/w-d-xo.htmlsi=UPNBlOKrfn-S5pHs
Indeed he was (and is) versatile, Scott! Here are the other videos in this series, in case you haven't seen them: What I learned from John: th-cam.com/video/ElMk3GZHrMw/w-d-xo.html What I learned from George: th-cam.com/video/XZ0Tpe5OCYY/w-d-xo.html What I learned from Ringo: th-cam.com/video/v4xJdR0Vz4I/w-d-xo.html What I learned from George Martin: th-cam.com/video/SJnijUU2QjQ/w-d-xo.htmlsi=UPNBlOKrfn-S5pHs
Thanks, Kenneth. Couldn’t agree more. Here’s another cool bass part, and vocal contributions from Paul on Here Comes the Sun: th-cam.com/video/bDMtaiH6TTI/w-d-xo.html
Is Paul Mc Cartney any good as a bass player? and such questions are just a way of grabbing attention...ha ha. You might just as well ask, "is ice cream cold and is it tasty"...yes, of course it is. And yes, Paul is a brilliant bass player :)
You have a great singing voice as well as being a gifted musician. Thanks for these breakdowns of Beatle genius. I will definitely check out your other work now as well. What amazes me about Paul, other than everything!, is that he played so many instruments without lessons as far as I know. Music was literally born in him.
Thanks for the compliment and for checking out these and my other videos. You may find more Beatles-related content for your enjoyment on this playlist: th-cam.com/play/PLJUm5NcjSm4h46M-IlNy7xudjxDz8rCZT.html I've done similar videos about James Taylor, Cat Stevens, Jimmy Buffett, and Paul Simon, with many more to come...
Interesting track to call out. I just listened again and that whole song has an interesting off-kilter quality that fits the subject. I especially like Paul’s line in the first few bars of the middle eight.
@@RobertCassard That was one of the songs I covered years ago when I was teaching myself production, that's why I'm familiar with it... I remember how tricky it was to play the bassline so loose even though there was a million notes to play.
I think DON'T BOTHER ME is the Great Overlooked Work. I've loved it and always have. George has this dour, almost sneering vocal - and I can't find any other song with that attitude in it. Since it didn't have too many takes, this was probably a 'basically original idea" choice from George.
@@RobertCassard Listen to how Paul changes the base line from one verse to another. Sometimes when listening to that song I can't resist listening to the bass instead of to the song as a whole. And so much energy in his playing.
Talking about melodic bass I would also mention "All my loving" where the bass very often harmonizes with the melody and creates a great groove. Thank you for the video! 17:03
Thanks for that. In case you haven't seen them, here are the other videos in this series... What I learned from John: th-cam.com/video/ElMk3GZHrMw/w-d-xo.html What I learned from George: th-cam.com/video/XZ0Tpe5OCYY/w-d-xo.html What I learned from Ringo: th-cam.com/video/v4xJdR0Vz4I/w-d-xo.html
One of the things I found in working with self taught musicians is that many of them don't know major or minor scales. Knowing Scales is mission critical for bass players.
Oh, I was waiting for your comment and highlighting of Paul's bass part of the group's recent song, NOW and THEN.. It was a treasure and his last for the group's best effort to come up with a song in present time.
Thanks, Robert!! Here are the other videos in the series, in case you missed any: What John taught me: th-cam.com/video/ElMk3GZHrMw/w-d-xo.html What George taught me: th-cam.com/video/XZ0Tpe5OCYY/w-d-xo.html What Ringo taught me: th-cam.com/video/v4xJdR0Vz4I/w-d-xo.html What George Martin taught me: th-cam.com/video/SJnijUU2QjQ/w-d-xo.htmlsi=UPNBlOKrfn-S5pHs
I wonder how much music John would've wrote if he lived. He wrote Now & Then. Paul solo career was more prolific ie Band on the Run. Love them both. Thanks for this.🎸😎🎼
Great question, Neil. That "what ifs" are epic to ponder. Here are the other videos in the series, in case you missed any: What John taught me: th-cam.com/video/ElMk3GZHrMw/w-d-xo.html What George taught me: th-cam.com/video/XZ0Tpe5OCYY/w-d-xo.html What Ringo taught me: th-cam.com/video/v4xJdR0Vz4I/w-d-xo.html What George Martin taught me: th-cam.com/video/SJnijUU2QjQ/w-d-xo.htmlsi=UPNBlOKrfn-S5pHs
Mr. Cassard I forgot to commend you on your wonderful singing voice when you did the videos on George,John and likewise on this video of Paul 👍👌 Fantastic Series on The Beatles!!!
Wow, thank you, Ernie. It means a lot when someone focuses in on my music in the middle of these Beatles videos. If you're interested, here's the video of the complete Julia cover: th-cam.com/video/oc21zgCnnlQ/w-d-xo.html I also made a video showing how I arranged and recorded it: th-cam.com/video/x-qIx-gmmTw/w-d-xo.html If you stream music, please find me on Spotify or Apple Music, too! Spotify: open.spotify.com/playlist/3EvYyfSkqceIOA1X7VEMbY?si=793905826f5543ca Apple Music: music.apple.com/us/playlist/this-is-robert-cassard/pl.u-jVlDTajooq
I am a gigantic Beatles fan and enjoyed Paul, but favored George and John. Then I saw him live. I go to tons of live music. Lots. But the 51 songs he performed created a sacred experience. The man is proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy. He’s unreal. Absolutely transcendent. I can’t say more positive things about how unbelievable his talent is. I cry about it years later.
There's a certain kind of "cumulative spirituality" about many Beatles and solo John, Paul and George songs. I like the way you're describing that concert experience, @GreySkyLady. I think part of why his concerts are so magical is the communion of a huge audience that knows every song so deeply. As much as I love and admire John, George and Ringo, I realize I've modeled my own musical path on the McCartney model.
His bass writing on “Something” always blows me away (and loads of other songs but, that one always is my go to example of his genius hehe), no matter how times I hear it. I imagine loads of others have noticed this as well, but I realized when learning Something on bass (after knowing the guitar parts), he sort of quotes himself on “Because” a tiny bit (or vice versa, depending which he wrote first, but in album order, “Because” is of course later). The octave bit he does in Something also is used in Because, 1 of the low note then 3 up the octave… hard to describe in text haha, but I think it’s clear at the very beginning of Because, and throughout Something’s verses
That's a cool observation, and I think you're right. Here are the other videos in the series, in case you haven't seen them: What I learned from John: th-cam.com/video/ElMk3GZHrMw/w-d-xo.html What I learned from George: th-cam.com/video/XZ0Tpe5OCYY/w-d-xo.html What I learned from Ringo: th-cam.com/video/v4xJdR0Vz4I/w-d-xo.html What I learned from George Martin: th-cam.com/video/SJnijUU2QjQ/w-d-xo.htmlsi=UPNBlOKrfn-S5pHs
I love it, Vivian. You were enough older to have had a fully conscious teenage appreciation of The Beatles. . I had a very different, but similarly potent, experience. I was only 3 years old when The Beatles hit the states, but I had older brothers closer to your age and, according to my parents, I was already obsessed with music. The sounds and influence of The Beatles infused our home. Many of my most vivid early childhood memories are of spinning Beatles 45s and LPs. I clearly recall my first time hearing specific Beatles songs and albums - US versions, of course. Introducing The Beatles, Meet the Beatles, A Hard Days Night (Soundtrack), Beatles 65, Help!, Rubber Soul, Sgt. Peppers. The first LP I ever bought was the (brand new) Magical Mystery Tour LP. (Again, the US version including Penny Lane and Strawberry Fields.) I clearly remember the news reports about the Paul is Dead conspiracy. My brothers and I searched all the records and album covers and found all the clues. For me, The Beatles were truly formative! In case TH-cam hasn't served it up to you, I have lots more Beatles-related content for your enjoyment in this playlist: th-cam.com/play/PLJUm5NcjSm4h46M-IlNy7xudjxDz8rCZT.html Have fun!
Paul had help with his bass parts from Carol Kaye studio musician, she never gets kudos for her creativity and plays on one of their songs and back then helped many bands with bass her bass was distinctive since she was originally a jazz musician
I absolutely love Carol Kaye and her playing, but I’ve never heard or seen anything about her “helping” Paul. Do you mean influencing, or is there somewhere I can learn about their interactions?
Nice one Robert ! I enjoyed, & totally agree with your take on Macca’s eclectic musical prowess . Paul McCartney just toured Australia a few months back, ‘‘twas a killer diller show in Melbourne 🎶
@@RobertCassard thank you Robert for sharing that great link . Loved it. Fab ! Gear ! Wonderful that over 53 years later that song still stands as tall as the day it was released. ✌️
Agreed! Thank you, Chucky. Here are the other videos in the series, in case you missed any: What John taught me: th-cam.com/video/ElMk3GZHrMw/w-d-xo.html What George taught me: th-cam.com/video/XZ0Tpe5OCYY/w-d-xo.html What Ringo taught me: th-cam.com/video/v4xJdR0Vz4I/w-d-xo.html What George Martin taught me: th-cam.com/video/SJnijUU2QjQ/w-d-xo.htmlsi=UPNBlOKrfn-S5pHs
John was often credited as the leader of the Beatles, but it really was Paul. It was he that pushed them to get the work done. I heard a quote from Ringo recently, "if it wasn't for Paul, we'd have made maybe 3 albums, the rest of us were so lazy". My favourite bass line of his was "For the Benefit of Mr. Kite". It bounces all about the melody.
They all had a solid work ethic, Mike, especially with John and Paul's songwriting rivalry in the early years. But you're right that Paul took over the leadership (and poking-prodding) role once they stopped touring. I'm sure thankful to him for that! Here are the other videos in the series, in case you missed any: What John taught me: th-cam.com/video/ElMk3GZHrMw/w-d-xo.html What George taught me: th-cam.com/video/XZ0Tpe5OCYY/w-d-xo.html What Ringo taught me: th-cam.com/video/v4xJdR0Vz4I/w-d-xo.html What George Martin taught me: th-cam.com/video/SJnijUU2QjQ/w-d-xo.htmlsi=UPNBlOKrfn-S5pHs
Yes, that bassline is amazing. If you listen to separately, it's crazy. It doesn't seem to make any sense, but you put it in the song, and voilá, it glues it all together.
Paul was asked why he played up in the middle of the neck on the bass. He said it was easier to sing and play at the same. At a glance, he could see his fingers while playing. I think it was also due being a guitar player before learning the bass. Cool insight!
Glad you enjoyed it, Leland. During the solo section of The End, each of the three guitar-playing Beatles plays three 2-bar phrases. My understanding is the order is Paul, John, George, and the order repeats two times. George's phrases are surprisingly distorted and heavy! Here are the other videos in my Beatles series, in case you haven't seen them: What I learned from John: th-cam.com/video/ElMk3GZHrMw/w-d-xo.html What I learned from George: th-cam.com/video/XZ0Tpe5OCYY/w-d-xo.html What I learned from Ringo: th-cam.com/video/v4xJdR0Vz4I/w-d-xo.html What I learned from George Martin: th-cam.com/video/SJnijUU2QjQ/w-d-xo.htmlsi=UPNBlOKrfn-S5pHs Cheers!
Thanks for the compliment, Briley. (You have a cool name!) Here are the other videos in the series, in case you missed any: What John taught me: th-cam.com/video/ElMk3GZHrMw/w-d-xo.html What George taught me: th-cam.com/video/XZ0Tpe5OCYY/w-d-xo.html What Ringo taught me: th-cam.com/video/v4xJdR0Vz4I/w-d-xo.html What George Martin taught me: th-cam.com/video/SJnijUU2QjQ/w-d-xo.htmlsi=UPNBlOKrfn-S5pHs Cheers!
Hey Robert you have a new subscriber. Yes Paul's Bass playing is very outstanding. His Guitar skills are very under rated. He has a very unique fingerstyle on Acoustic Guitar. And its so unusual that on Most of Georges songs if there is lead Guitar its Paul not George . Your videos are very pleasant to watch. Thank You for sharing with the World
It's truly my pleasure to make these videos because I learn a lot, too. I wish is was my full-time job! Have you already seen my videos about John and George? Here's John: th-cam.com/video/ElMk3GZHrMw/w-d-xo.html and here's George: th-cam.com/video/XZ0Tpe5OCYY/w-d-xo.html
Oh yeah I watched them and did comment on both of them. I am a Beatles fan big time. I have taught basic starters Guitar for allmost 30 years. Never charged anyone music to me is a gift to be shared with all who want to learn and enjoy it@@RobertCassard
It's true, John! Somehow, each Beatles qualifies as a beast in one or more particularly musical ways. Paul plays another killer bass part on Here Comes the Sun. Did you know that song was just George, Paul and Ringo? th-cam.com/video/bDMtaiH6TTI/w-d-xo.html
You said Paul added what was need to optimize the songs musically. You just described everyone in the band. That is why they were the greatest band of all time. They played as a creative unit being naturally adept at weaving just what was right for the song.
Wow spot on. That bass line is so important too. John Lennon wrote the song about yoko Ono but Paul McCartney obviously laid don’t that equally important bassline in his style and the greatest loop in rock music was created. 🙏🏽
One of the deepest grooves ever. I watched a "reaction" video recently where this young hip-hop lover heard Come Together for the first time (hard to imagine, I know...). He just LOST IT - went nuts over the groove.
You're welcome, Bruce. My J-50 was the subject of my VERY FIRST Guitar Discoveries video over 5 years ago: th-cam.com/video/mx8EmutRQ3A/w-d-xo.htmlsi=gi1HagtmXWxNiWun It also got featured prominently in my video about what I learned from James Taylor: th-cam.com/video/YFThZipY-BY/w-d-xo.htmlsi=l2kl8RD17Uzdt53V
Paul's bass was such an essential element of the Beatle's sound. At times I would just hum the bassline even before I knew what the bass was eg in the intro just after the guitars to "She said" or "come together", "drive my car", "hey bulldog" , "day tripper"..at times his bass would be so heavy eg "Baby youre a rich man"..
Relevant comment, brother! Check out George's process of writing and recording Here Comes the Sun with just Paul and Ringo: th-cam.com/video/bDMtaiH6TTI/w-d-xo.html
This video was so awesome man! I enjoy a lot of rock and metal stuff, I apreciate the beatle's music a lot too and I'm willing to be in a band, but now I'm in a moment where I don't know if I wanna play bass or stick to electric guitar, althrough I do wanna play acoustic. At some things I always found myself enjoying being a fundamental part of a foundation for something so maybe the bass could be for me, I don't know. Good luck for your channel btw
Thanks, Matt. I've played a LOT of bass in my day, and I can tell you it's a blast. You're rarely the center of attention (unless you're Geddy Lee or Sting), but you're the foundation of everything! You might enjoy this video, in which I encouraged every guitarist to get a bass: th-cam.com/video/tjckvtwqNqE/w-d-xo.html
Wow...thanks Matthew. I sing randomly on a lot of my videos and I also release original solo music and have a band called Cosmic Spin. But since you came for The Beatles, have you seen these other videos? What I learned from John: th-cam.com/video/ElMk3GZHrMw/w-d-xo.html What I learned from George: th-cam.com/video/XZ0Tpe5OCYY/w-d-xo.html What I learned from Ringo: th-cam.com/video/v4xJdR0Vz4I/w-d-xo.html
I'm not such deep beatles fan to know who play the guitar solo on each song so this video shocked me a little bit, but from just the bass part I know how excellent Paul was, I play bass too, his best bassline in my opinion is in I'm only sleeping, it's insane, really add to the atmosphere to this song a lot, actually his bass shines all through the sgt. peppers and abbey road album
YES! It's knowing what to play on each song and how to add to the atmosphere that made Paul (and the other Beatles) such a special "team." Here are the other videos in the series, in case you haven't seen them: What I learned from John: th-cam.com/video/ElMk3GZHrMw/w-d-xo.html What I learned from George: th-cam.com/video/XZ0Tpe5OCYY/w-d-xo.html What I learned from Ringo: th-cam.com/video/v4xJdR0Vz4I/w-d-xo.html What I learned from George Martin: th-cam.com/video/SJnijUU2QjQ/w-d-xo.htmlsi=UPNBlOKrfn-S5pHs
Robert, great video. Also Paul asked George if it was ok if he played lead guitar on Sgt Pepper and Sgt Pepper Reprise. He told George he had a specific guitar part in mind….I believe he played his Fender Esquire guitar on those two tracks.
Thanks for the great tribute and overview! Your flashback sequence summed up what, for me, was a sort of pivotal 'moment in time' when the combination of (a) more tracks, (I grew up going from 8 to 16 to 24 before digital), and (b) the switch from Hofner to Rickenbacker gave Paul the opportunity to come back and compose (if that's the right word - maybe just 'feel out'?) bass-lines within a more or less finished track. There are moments in the White Album & Let It Be sessions where you can see how their temporary 'back to the roots' approach moved away from this in a lot of tracks, and also John or George playing the Fender 6 when Paul was on piano and just going with those rhythm tracks . . . TBH when I first put the needle on S1 of Abbey Road (I was 13) I was relieved even then that something had changed and the boys were 'back', in large part I reckon to the decision to ask George Martin back in as a 'proper' Producer - what an album for the Fabs to go out on!
You’re probably 4 or 5 years older than I am, Morton. But I had a similar reaction to Abbey Road. It was so cool, rich and polished, all at the same time. The Lennon tracks Come Together, Sun King and Because all blew my mind!
Sure Paul wrote great bass lines but I didn't know his guitar solos were so catchy and cool. I love Paul's guitar style and his solo in the end was mind blowing. Always wondered which Beatle played this😮😮
Yeah, his solos were interesting and surprisingly aggressive. Just to clarify, the solo in the end is made up of alternating two-bar phrases: McCartney, then Lennon, then Harrison, then another round of the three. I find it interesting that George's are the simplest and most distorted.
Great video! I agree with you and find Paul’s playing to be thrilling. Thanks for enlightening me on the parts he played, because as I was listening to them and your commentary, I was smiling with approval. I think Paul was fab, as were they all, but yeah, Paul gave it the cool-boogy-woogy. I love the bass in Something, too. I mean… what would that song be without Paul’s fantastic bass line? I also really dig I’ve Got a Feeling. 😊
Glad you enjoyed this, Elizabeth! If you're interested in George's process of writing and recording Here Comes the Sun with just Paul and Ringo, check it out here: th-cam.com/video/bDMtaiH6TTI/w-d-xo.html
“Something” is an incredible song with or without the bassline. The bass line is a great bonus to perhaps the Beatles’ greatest love song of all written by George
Absolutely. I didn't include Paul's piano skills in my video because he didn't influence or "teach me" on piano, but he certainly did on guitar and bass!
One of the many great things about the Beatles is that their style grew to match their substance, so to speak. Playing up a storm on bass would not have been appropriate on their earlier songs. But as soon as they started writing songs where playing up a storm would work, McCartney was able to deliver. What musical talent would he have lacked that would have prevented him from delivering? Once upon a time I told my daughter that the essence of McCartney's later bass-playing was that it was related to the melody as well as the chords, whereas the earlier rule for bass-playing was that is was to be related only to chords. Then later my daughter noted that even on the first Beatles album there was at least one song where the bass-part was related to the melody. At this point , I have forgotten which song it was ... All I remember now is that it was one of theirs that was not a single, which is to say that it was not Please Please Me or I Saw Here Standing There. But McCartney was "breaking the rules" from the very start. I think that is a necessary corrective to the conventional wisdom that he was just "chord-charting" early on. Not always.
Thank you! Taxman is a jam for all involved. Here are the other videos in the series, in case you haven't seen them: What I learned from John: th-cam.com/video/ElMk3GZHrMw/w-d-xo.html What I learned from George: th-cam.com/video/XZ0Tpe5OCYY/w-d-xo.html What I learned from Ringo: th-cam.com/video/v4xJdR0Vz4I/w-d-xo.html What I learned from George Martin: th-cam.com/video/SJnijUU2QjQ/w-d-xo.htmlsi=UPNBlOKrfn-S5pHs Have fun!
I agree. And not only was his playing magnificent, but the sound he got out of that Rickenbacker was monstrously punchy, just what the track needed. In fact, the bassline is what makes and drives the track. I think Emerick may have had something to do with it. I read somewhere that this is the track where they wired up a bass speaker to use as an extra-large diaphragm microphone to capture those lows. Genius.
I love your channel. After watching the John and George videos, I was hoping you would do this video to round it out. You did Paul some justice here. Paul lessons.….🤔? I’ve become a pretty good musician over the last 40 years. The lessons I treasure most? Be curious, work hard, be polite when you can, be authentic, be kind to every other animal; human and otherwise. (Some preach peace and happiness, some live peacefully and happily.) I loved your comment about your wife and you trying to win her over re Paul. I adore Paul McCartney as does my wife. he is kind of my icon if I’m being honest. but I have also always adored John Lennon. Peter Jackson’s film allowed my wife to see John in a kinder light. I can’t wait for the Ringo video. The Fab Four really are simply fab in every way. (Paul’s messed up Travis picking on blackbird is a trip. One of a kind. I love how you described it. “Picky/strummy)
Thanks so much. Have you seen this one? John and The Beatles' process of writing and recording Strawberry Fields: th-cam.com/video/bgKkn1oosYg/w-d-xo.html
Of course he also soloed on Taxman twice. On the studio recording of Maybe I'm Amazed, the lead was Paul, and his lead on Dress Me Up Like a Robber was very good Spanish styled playing. And he has other Blackbird level acoustic guitar parts on Jenny Wren.
Thanks for those reminders that take us beyond Paul’s Beatles years. FYI - I featured the Taxman solo during “lesson 3” of the video about getting wild!
When a group's "third best" songwriter comes up with "Something" and combine that with their innovative musicianship supported by a creative producer you get a group that is more than special. Each of the Beatles was great at what they did but the Beatles, as a group, was so much greater than its individual parts. And they still are the FAB 4. They made my life better then and in my eigth decade they still make it better.
Beautiful tribute, John! Doing these 5 videos has been my way of acknowledging all the ways the Beatles inspired me, both as individuals and collectively. Here are the other four links, in case you have any trouble finding them in the great ocean of TH-cam: What I learned from John: th-cam.com/video/ElMk3GZHrMw/w-d-xo.html What I learned from George: th-cam.com/video/XZ0Tpe5OCYY/w-d-xo.html What I learned from Ringo: th-cam.com/video/v4xJdR0Vz4I/w-d-xo.html What I learned from George Martin: th-cam.com/video/SJnijUU2QjQ/w-d-xo.htmlsi=UPNBlOKrfn-S5pHs
@@RobertCassard thanks for your reply. Your analyses are very interesting and just go to help point up how good they were. I have the musical ability of a lump of concrete so I am in such awe of musicians such as yourself and, of course, John, Paul, George, Ringo and producer George. Good luck.😀👍🇬🇧
@@johnpage-tb6re imagine how thrilled I am to be mentioned in this sentence: "musicians such as yourself and, of course, John, Paul, George, Ringo and producer George"! In case you;re interested in hearing more of my musical exploits, here's my complete Julia cover: th-cam.com/video/oc21zgCnnlQ/w-d-xo.html I also made a video showing how I arranged and recorded it: th-cam.com/video/x-qIx-gmmTw/w-d-xo.html If you stream music, please find me on Spotify or Apple Music, too! Spotify: open.spotify.com/playlist/3EvYyfSkqceIOA1X7VEMbY?si=793905826f5543ca Apple Music: music.apple.com/us/playlist/this-is-robert-cassard/pl.u-jVlDTajooq
I try and not make comments about The Beatles because there is nearly always some rebuff from someone that . . . . . . well. But I’m going to do it anyway: The Beatle appeared on the Ed Sullivan Show when I was 13 years old. At that time I was three years into playing drums. I have been a Beatles fan for many, many years. I have always been of the opinion that what made The Beatles really unique, or what really made them what they were, was Paul and Ringo. I agree with everything you have said in this video about Paul. He was completely self taught and very inventive. Unconstrained. I’m looking forward to your assessment of Ringo. He is much the same as Paul. In my opinion. And anybody that thinks Ringo is not a great drummer has never tried to play like he plays. Or really listened to the parts he came up with for so many songs. Although Paul, I believe, actually came up with some of the drum parts. The fact that Ringo is left handed and plays a right handed kit contributes to his really hard to nail down techniques. Now here the part that always get someone to make an ugly comment. So I won’t even mention any names. But. Two of The Beatles could have been replaced with just about any other musicians and the band would have been just as great. Everybody is untitled to their opinion. 🤷🏻
I agree with everything you said until the second to last sentence. Unless you think strawberry fields, in my life, something, I am the walrus, and here comes the sun are throwaway songs that anyone could have written. But I won’t argue beyond that because it’s all subjective
Check out John and The Beatles' process of writing and recording Strawberry Fields, and see if it changes anything: th-cam.com/video/bgKkn1oosYg/w-d-xo.html
@@RobertCassard It never has. I have been a Beatles fan since the very beginning. I was 12 years old in early 1963. I have just about every 45 rpm record they put out. Have heard everything they have ever done. Numerous times. Music in general is very subjective. As is any art.
for some people to call Paul "lightweight" is really proof of having no idea - not only are his original songs world-class, he often contributed major parts to songs attributed to John alone, not only the middle part in A Day In The Life and the tape loops in Tomorrow Never Knows, he brought Don´t let Me Down in formal order, almost half of Ticket To Ride, Day Tripper, I Feel Fine etc. are his, not to mention the basslines in Come Together, Dear Prudence etc. Paul was often so humble that he well mentioned John´s lyrical contributions, but didn´t mention his own melodic/harmonic aids to John´s songs ... John often had great/crazy ideas, but stuck in bringing them into actual musical structures.
I think Paul's "lite" side during and after The Beatles (his tendency to write "ditties" alongside his deeper and more complex songs) is what often indicts him. But as you point out, MP, he contributed many of the heaviest elements of Beatles songs and arrangements.
Thank you, Mr. Magical! I can't hide it... In case you haven't seen my video about what John Lennon taught me - more enthusiasm: th-cam.com/video/ElMk3GZHrMw/w-d-xo.html
That's a cool one that's often overlooked, Joseph. FYI - Here are the other videos in the series, in case you haven't seen them: What I learned from John: th-cam.com/video/ElMk3GZHrMw/w-d-xo.html What I learned from George: th-cam.com/video/XZ0Tpe5OCYY/w-d-xo.html What I learned from Ringo: th-cam.com/video/v4xJdR0Vz4I/w-d-xo.html What I learned from George Martin: th-cam.com/video/SJnijUU2QjQ/w-d-xo.htmlsi=UPNBlOKrfn-S5pHs Have fun!
Thanks so much, This Bird! I certainly try... Here are the other videos in this 5-part Beatles series, in case you haven't seen them: What I learned from John: th-cam.com/video/ElMk3GZHrMw/w-d-xo.html What I learned from George: th-cam.com/video/XZ0Tpe5OCYY/w-d-xo.html What I learned from Ringo: th-cam.com/video/v4xJdR0Vz4I/w-d-xo.html What I learned from George Martin: th-cam.com/video/SJnijUU2QjQ/w-d-xo.htmlsi=UPNBlOKrfn-S5pHs
@@RobertCassard wow! That's wild! I always assumed it was Paul playing second and not first in the guitar solo trade-off of "the End" 'cause it sounds stylistically so close to the solo in "Good Morning" -- but you learn something new everyday!
@@battyjr Thank you! If you're interested in George's process of writing and recording Here Comes the Sun with just Paul and Ringo, check it out here: th-cam.com/video/bDMtaiH6TTI/w-d-xo.html
At this point, it's a MASSIVE body of work, isn't it, Richard! If you're interested in George's process of writing and recording Here Comes the Sun with just Paul and Ringo, check it out here: th-cam.com/video/bDMtaiH6TTI/w-d-xo.html
Hey John. Most people use the term "Travis picking" for the alternating picking pattern Donovan taught them. I talk about it in my video about What I Learned from John: th-cam.com/video/ElMk3GZHrMw/w-d-xo.html
This is the finest appreciation of Paul’s contribution to The Beatles greatness that I have found. Thank you for isolating so many solos, some I had no were his. I always knew he was rock’s premier bassist, now I have to consider him the most underrated guitarist. Melodies flow out of him as natural as breathing and into all of his playing.
I'm happy that my enthusiasm and appreciation come through, Monty. Here are the other videos in the series, in case you haven't seem them yet...
What I learned from John: th-cam.com/video/ElMk3GZHrMw/w-d-xo.html
What I learned from George: th-cam.com/video/XZ0Tpe5OCYY/w-d-xo.html
What I learned from Paul: th-cam.com/video/Q9x09Z6WqsY/w-d-xo.html
What I learned from Ringo: th-cam.com/video/v4xJdR0Vz4I/w-d-xo.html
Yes he is a huge influence on a generation of musicians. He's also an amusing man and modest with it: th-cam.com/video/S8TASqoJggc/w-d-xo.html
All equally yoked. The Gods x’s hard work and musical passion.
Thank you I enjoyed your series so much.
Paul is the greatest living musician and songwriter, and the most important bassist of all time. His creativity, influence, and legacy can not be overstated. Dude is a legend in every sense of the word
Thanks guyjerry. Legend for sure!
That’s “Sir” Dude.😂 I truly stand in awe of him. And this is a terrific video series. Thanks, Robert.
@@terrytosh7678 Glad you're enjoying it. Have you branched off into my song blow ups? Here's George's process of writing and recording Here Comes the Sun with just Paul and Ringo: th-cam.com/video/bDMtaiH6TTI/w-d-xo.html
@@RobertCassard thanks for this link! I’ve discovered you only this week.
@@terrytosh7678 very happy you did! Just released the new Ringo video today.
There is literally no end to the creativity of Paul McCartney. From ballads to hard rock. His brilliant bass lines on dozens of songs over the years and how they stand out and carry the songs. Whether it's the Beatles, Wings or other solo projects/band. I also noticed it's somewhat easy to tell when Paul is playing lead guitar vs John or George. You mentioned singing along to the bass on Something, I do that with Penny Lane, one of my all time my favorite Paul bass parts among many.
Can't disagree with any of that, the dave!
Paul is an absolute musical genius, and was definitely the genius of The Beatles, as well as the true leader.
He was the earliest bass guitar major innovator with his walking steps, and could do nearly everything with almost any instrument.
He was definitely diverse in his writing style with lyrics, sometimes very simple, and sometimes very complex as far as deep thought.
He's the biggest legend today.
I respect your love of Paul. As the last living major songwriter of The Beatles, thankfully, we've had many decades of post-Beatles output from him to secure his legacy.
This man wrote "Here, there and everywhere" "Yesterday" "Penny Lane" "Let it be" "The long and winding road" "Blackbird" "Hey Jude" "Maybe i`m amazed" "Get back" and "Eleanor Rigby" He is the best songwriter in history of music. His bassplaying is AMAZING, and his singing voice was fantastic. I have no words for how much i love and admire Paul McCartney. Thank you for your videos on the Beatles. I love every single one of the Beatles. Paul is my favorite, but i love the other three as well. Especially John which i consider to be equally gifted as Paul when it comes to songwriting. Johns singing voice was also fantastic. George Harrison was incredible, and wrote some of the best songs in the Beatles. Ringo is an amazing drummer, and he is still playing fantastic.
I appreciate your enthusiasm, yellyman! Have you seen my blow up of Here Comes the Sun yet? th-cam.com/video/bDMtaiH6TTI/w-d-xo.htmlsi=hlzBJVMI8Aio1w79
@@RobertCassard Not yet, but i will check it out. I am as you probably know a huge Beatles fan:)
I want to bring up the crystalline lead-guitar from I WILL. How much 'instruction' did George receive from Paul BEFORE George grew resentful? Consider those early recordings only - like TIL THERE WAS YOU. What a beautiful hunk o' guitar work on that! I can't find any recording of that song that was guitar-based. Did EMI/George Martin know a guitarist who brought that to George (or Paul) and say, "Try this song using a guitar"? We know the Beatles toured with Roy Orbison (who brought along his own guitar guru's) and Chuck Berry who often was not hospitable to Lesser Acts (so would he sit and jam or teach?!!) his tour's supporting acts? Did George Martin provide 'tutors' for the Beatles in studios? SOMEONE taught them to play pianos, and that probably started ?? 1963 or so?
@@Cbcw76 As a self-taught musician on guitar and piano myself, it's surprisingly easy for me to imagine how the three string-playing Beatles learned and figured things out. Paul's dad was musical so that gave him an advantage over John and George.
@@RobertCassard Yes, I believe Paul dabbled enough to replace dad on some holiday playing or parties? I think I've seen videos of John playing in 1964, even - and I thought he looked like a 2-3 year student.
That guitar part he plays on It’s All Too Much gets me every time. Paul was good at sneaking in some wild guitar lines but everyone thought he was just the bass player.
Gotta go back and check that out. Thanks!
@@RobertCassard be sure to listen to the version on the Y Sub Songtrack rather than the Y Sub album. The mix is better. We are still waiting for the 8 min version that’s in the film.
@ericclaptonsrobotpilot7276 will do, thx
I thought we decided that that was Lennon.
@@nazfrde according to authors Ian MacDonald and Kenneth Womack, Lennon and Harrison both played lead guitar on the track... I can't be positive about who's playing which guitar parts, but I do know Geroge played the Hammond organ!
I'm a songwriter and only played bass for a little while. I don't own a bass anymore, just a jackson six. But, when I'm writing bass for my songs, I always write the bass with paul in mind. The bouncy sixties grooving Carol Kaye/James Jamerson type stuff that Paul starting doing so well on Rubber Soul, I just can't enough, and that's all I try to do on my bass parts. Paul is a god.
A lot of guitar players don't realize that bass is a blast. And Paul is the guy who let it all hang out and showed us what a blast it could be! There are some choice Paul moments on Here Comes the Sun: th-cam.com/video/bDMtaiH6TTI/w-d-xo.html
@@RobertCassard so true, so true. I just love him. You know, your singing voice, you sound just like him. Great mimic.
@@stoneageprogrammer432 wow...I've never been told I sound like him, but I'll take it! Please do me the honor of checking out my music on Spotify or Apple Music and tell me what you think!
Spotify: open.spotify.com/playlist/3EvYyfSkqceIOA1X7VEMbY?si=793905826f5543ca
Apple Music: music.apple.com/us/playlist/this-is-robert-cassard/pl.u-jVlDTajooq
@@RobertCassard no one ever told you you sound almost exactly like Paul. That’s a gift from God of Genius. Now I have to hear some of your solo music.
Plus, I wonder if you have recorded Monkberry Moon Delight ?
@@kingsxkids Super flattering! I haven't recorded Monkberry, but I hope you'll check out and Like my solo music + my band Cosmic Spin. Some links:
An original song, Make It Last: th-cam.com/video/K19pDSW1CrI/w-d-xo.htmlsi=HJTQjyTZpen3JnPw
Cover of John Lennon's Julia: th-cam.com/video/oc21zgCnnlQ/w-d-xo.html
Cover of Across the Universe: th-cam.com/video/8dFEMtdAbDA/w-d-xo.htmlsi=We7ZuMuBuUl_9RFJ
Rocket Man/Breathe mashup by Cosmic Spin: th-cam.com/video/i9nd39Vng6Y/w-d-xo.htmlsi=gnSv2gnZEo_n6AG9
So much more to share if you like what you hear!
Paul was and still is a heavyweight. The most complete musician of the Beatles. More than anyone at the time of the Beatles the guy who made playing bass cool - and with good reason. And he has had to spend the majority of his career competing against his most daunting competitor - himself. Everything he does is compared against the Beatle era - and yet he has done anything but backdown from that challenge. Obviously the Beatles era was the high water mark for everyone in the group with possibly the exception of George - since his creativity was often squashed by others in the band for whatever reason. Regardless, it's been an amazing career.
It certainly has been an amazing career, leftwrite. And I didn't even mention his iconic keyboard parts! Like the Mellotron on Strawberry Fields: th-cam.com/video/bgKkn1oosYg/w-d-xo.html
He has had an amazing career post Beatles but your comment is absolutely on point. He and John as a team were a force of nature.
@@hecanseeme8210 even after The Beatles, it seemed they were often writing with the other person in mind. Overt examples: Paul's Too Many People. John's How Do You Sleep?
I've always felt that Paul's bass on "Nowhere Man" doesn't get the recognition it deserves. I mean, I get it to some degree...with that unforgettable melody, the brilliant lyrics, those gorgeous three-part harmonies, and that shimmering guitar solo, I can see how it might get overlooked. But do yourselves a favor and dig down deep on this particular bass part. It's bloody brilliant, one of his best. The very essence of Paul McCartney, the melodic bassist. Great vid, good sir! Keep 'em coming!
Nowhere Man is a brilliant bass part for sure. I see you've commented on Ringo and Paul. Here are the other three videos in this series, in case you haven't seen them:
What I learned from John: th-cam.com/video/ElMk3GZHrMw/w-d-xo.html
What I learned from George: th-cam.com/video/XZ0Tpe5OCYY/w-d-xo.html
What I learned from George Martin: th-cam.com/video/SJnijUU2QjQ/w-d-xo.htmlsi=UPNBlOKrfn-S5pHs
Just stopped your clip to listen to a recording of “something”. All these years and I’ve never really paid a lot of attention to the Bass lines. It’s truly sublime. Paul really squeezed every ounce of complimentary sound out of his bass. I always took it for granted but now I’m in awe. He makes it simple but not one bit simpler. That’s a sign of true genius.👍
I love it! Once you start listening for the bass lines, a whole new dimension opens up in Beatles music. So fun!
I got out my copy of Abbey Road too. Listened with headphones. Amazing!
My son had to learn to play that line in school, I heard it a lot! I agree with Iain McDonald's assessment, that 'while full of beautiful ideas, it is too fussily improvised'. I can't imagine that George liked it that much.
All the same, Macca was the outstanding musician in the Beatles, and he really wrote the book on rock bass guitar. Besides of course being a great singer, decent guitar player, passable on piano and drums, and a fantastic songwriter and arranger...
@@paddymeboy George is on record saying that bass was too busy. But I dig it.
@@RobertCassard I'm with you. In fact, I don't think "Something" would be quite the classic it is without that bass line. The melody has very little range (I think it's a total of six or seven notes of a scale, up and down, for the verse), George's voice has its dreamy quality to it (which can be a double-edged sword), and of course the tempo is slow. Without Paul's bass choices, the song might have seemed sluggish, dirge-like, or even mushy.
But with the bass's counterpoint--Paul's strong suit as a musician--the song is driven forward, the bass dancing gently in the verse--leading but never stepping on its partners' toes--and more energetically in the bridge. George might not have liked it, perhaps because he wasn't quite adventurous enough. (His work with the sitar was as adventurous as he got during the Beatles era. It was marvelous and integral to the late '60s sound, don't get me wrong. I just don't think he innovated much else at this stage of his career.)
TBH, I don't think George was ever going to acknowledge Paul's input into one of Harrison's (and the Beatles') two greatest songs--except maybe grudgingly, if at all. George was understandably upset by his contributions being given short shrift, but y'know, them's the breaks when two of your bandmates are the two best songwriters of the pop era. There's just not much room for third-best.
Anyway. Sorry to go on. I play neither bass nor guitar, but I loved this analysis and dive into Paul's genius, and am going to check out the rest in this series--and beyond!
Paul practically INVENTED how to play rock bass. And if you wanna know what a good acoustic guitarist he is, try playing the little intro to "Man We Was Lonely." And if you really wanna hear Paul go off-the-leash wild, listen to his RIDICULOUS fuzz bass solo on "Bite My Head Off" on the new Stones album.
That's why we love him, Dr. Joey. Even though it is true that he can get super sweet, his edgy side more than makes up for it! He's Yin and Yang all in one.
@@RobertCassard Oh, yeah. In contrast to John's opinion, I've always really liked his "granny" stuff too, actually. Insanely versatile singer and the best musician in the Beatles by far, IMO.
he literally only played the root notes on bite my head off but with fuzz. it's his least adventurous bass line imo
@@TheRealDrJoey some of his Granny tunes wear thin for me, but I always appreciate their melodies…
@@blankyd3360 true he’s just following the melody, but in that song the tone is the attitude…
Paul is a
Musical Genius
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Thanks for watching and saying hi, Debra.
Have you seen my videos about John, George and Ringo? Have fun!
John: th-cam.com/video/ElMk3GZHrMw/w-d-xo.html
George: th-cam.com/video/XZ0Tpe5OCYY/w-d-xo.html
Ringo: th-cam.com/video/v4xJdR0Vz4I/w-d-xo.html
Paul is class
Thanks for watching, Peter. If you haven't seen it yet, here's my companion video about what John Lennon taught me: th-cam.com/video/ElMk3GZHrMw/w-d-xo.html
@@RobertCassard saw it loved it
@@petermcgarrymusicandflying awesome! How about this deep dive on the writing and recording of Here Comes the Sun - without John Lennon: th-cam.com/video/bDMtaiH6TTI/w-d-xo.html
In public, and with other non-family in the room. "Paul McCharmly".
Another pivotal moment concerning guitars is his frenetic solo on "Taxman". He nails it!
You didn't get to Lesson #3, BitterSweet. Taxman solo @ 14:53
@@RobertCassard saw it later. My sincere apologies🙏
@@TheBitterSweetgr Glad you saw it! Here are the other videos in the series, in case you haven't seen them:
What I learned from John: th-cam.com/video/ElMk3GZHrMw/w-d-xo.html
What I learned from George: th-cam.com/video/XZ0Tpe5OCYY/w-d-xo.html
What I learned from Ringo: th-cam.com/video/v4xJdR0Vz4I/w-d-xo.html
What I learned from George Martin: th-cam.com/video/SJnijUU2QjQ/w-d-xo.htmlsi=UPNBlOKrfn-S5pHs
@@RobertCassard I saw them all and forwarded them to my students. I am a music teacher. Your work is excellent, congrats! I will keep on supporting you.
@@TheBitterSweetgr Thanks so much for passing them along to your students. That means the world to me!
this series has been absolutely wonderful, thank you so much
Glad you like them! If you're interested in George's process of writing Here Comes the Sun, and recording it with just Paul and Ringo, check it out here: th-cam.com/video/bDMtaiH6TTI/w-d-xo.html
Well done Robert! Yes, all were great in their own way, and Paul was much more innovative than many give him credit for. He, John, and George wrote so many great hits and great parts that it's difficult to quantify any of them, but they were way beyond their time, which is why my 20 year daughter listens to them and says they are her favorite band (with a little help from her dad.)
Thank you. My 23-year-old daughter also has multiple Beatles tunes in her favorite playlists!
Heavyweight, ace guitarist, songwriter, bass player and piano player , I love his solo music also ❤😂🎉
Indeed, Berlinda! Lots more Beatles-related content for your enjoyment:
What the Beatles Taught Me - Complete Playlist plus bonus videos
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I didn't think I could admire Paul's musical abilities any more than I already do, but you've given me even more reason to be in awe of him. Can't wait to go back to all those tracks where I didn't realise he plays lead & revel in his talent ✨️🙌🙏
Glad you found my channel and enjoyed this video!
Thank you so much for this fascinating study on Paul McCartney's bass style, Robert Cassard! I particularly appreciate your spotlight on McCartney's melodic creativity and adaptability as a bassist. His bass lines have truly left a mark on the history of popular music, and your in-depth analysis highlights the lasting impact of his work. The way he innovated harmonically and contributed to creating the unique sonic identity of the Beatles is truly fascinating.
Glad you enjoyed it, Gilles! It's so fun for me to explore each of the Fab Four like this...
The thing with Paul is that he's a music lover and always kept an open mind. That's why he's so eclectic. That's why he can sing something like I'm Down, and a couple years down the road, She's Leaving Home. Same thing with his playing and songwriting. A true master of the craft.
True! I myself am a musical chameleon that loves all styles and genres. No question I have more in common with Paul than any of the other lads.
Wow! This is fantastic - I could listen to this for hours! I find it difficult to pick out basslines once all the other instruments are going - unless the bass is very upfront - so to "zoom in" on Paul's famous basslines is just golden. Fabulous, thank you so much, I'll be listening/watching this quite a few times I think. Thanks again.... :)
Awesome, Melanie! I love "zooming in" on specific parts, too.
Here are the other videos in the series, in case you missed any...
What John taught me: th-cam.com/video/ElMk3GZHrMw/w-d-xo.html
What George taught me: th-cam.com/video/XZ0Tpe5OCYY/w-d-xo.html
What Ringo taught me: th-cam.com/video/v4xJdR0Vz4I/w-d-xo.html
Another excellent video. I think McCartney is an exceptional musical talent and I love his bass lines. Especially 1965 to 69. I think they are part of the reason The Beatles are so different to every other band.
Without a doubt! He plays another great part on Here Comes the Sun: th-cam.com/video/bDMtaiH6TTI/w-d-xo.html
@@RobertCassardHis playing on Lennon and Harrison songs is often better and more thoughtful than on his own. A very generous player as well as complementary as a band player.
@@Slydeil I think that's often true. Perhaps he was more conscious of how to make a meaningful contribution to John and Geroge's songs. More great examples of Paul doing what you're describing in this video about Here Comes the Sun: th-cam.com/video/bDMtaiH6TTI/w-d-xo.html
Paul is an extremely versatile player and a creative genius..
Yes @BedeLaplume! Paul is "virtuosic versatility"! That's the perfect description of Paul's talents.
Here are the other videos in this series, in case you missed any:
What John taught me: th-cam.com/video/ElMk3GZHrMw/w-d-xo.html
What George taught me: th-cam.com/video/XZ0Tpe5OCYY/w-d-xo.html
What Ringo taught me: th-cam.com/video/v4xJdR0Vz4I/w-d-xo.html
What George Martin taught me: th-cam.com/video/SJnijUU2QjQ/w-d-xo.htmlsi=UPNBlOKrfn-S5pHs
@@RobertCassardI'll watch them thanks Robert!
@@BedeLaplume Merci, Bertrand!
Paul can do anything but allways superior level! He’s a real genius!
I agree. In fact, each the Beatles had the aura of genius about them.
I’ve been blessed to talk to Paul a couple of times years ago . Surreal to say least . He’s been such an inspiration on so many musicians .
Indeed he is, Jacques! Here are the other videos in the series, in case you missed any:
What John taught me: th-cam.com/video/ElMk3GZHrMw/w-d-xo.html
What George taught me: th-cam.com/video/XZ0Tpe5OCYY/w-d-xo.html
What Ringo taught me: th-cam.com/video/v4xJdR0Vz4I/w-d-xo.html
What George Martin taught me: th-cam.com/video/SJnijUU2QjQ/w-d-xo.htmlsi=UPNBlOKrfn-S5pHs
The Beatles were a team, but musically Paul is on a different level.
I can understand that perspective. But then I hear a Lennon song and think, he was otherworldly. Check out John and The Beatles' process of writing and recording Strawberry Fields: th-cam.com/video/bgKkn1oosYg/w-d-xo.html
@@RobertCassard "Strawberry Fields Forever" is one of the greatest two recordings in recording history. The other is "Please Please Me". The arrangement of the latter is extraordinary: the lowest note in it is Paul's bass. The highest note in it is Paul's falsetto. Everything else happens in between those.
@@RobertCassard Well, that's kinda the point. Take Strawberry Fields: the basic inspiration was Lennon's, and it was something McC prob wouldn't have come up with; but it was he (and George Martin) that created the record as we know it. Without that it would have been just a guitar trundle - quite interesting, maybe, but not remarkable. If as you say Lennon was otherworldly - though I think 'left field' is more realistic - he needed them to shape his ideas into greatness. I think the OP puts it pretty well: without a shadow of a doubt, it was Macca that made the Beatles the Beatles.
@@jnagarya519 Nice to see some respect for Please Please Me, I think it gets a little overlooked (maybe partly because it was before they broke in America), but it's my favourite of their early records and as you say it's Paul's harmony that makes it. Just to be picky though - don't think it's falsetto, you can't sing falsetto with that power. It's just high.
@@paddymeboy "as you say it's Paul's harmony that makes it."
I didn't say that. I said:
The highest note in the arrangement -- it goes straight across the top -- is Paul's harmony.
And the lowest note in the arrangement -- it mostly goes straight across the bottom -- is the bass.
Everything else happens between those to two notes.
And the ENERGY and drive of all of it is explosive.
When that thumb and forefinger technique clicks for you it makes songs like Blackbird, Mother Nature's Song, Her Majesty, Yesterday and more really start to pop
Yes Shaun. I often do fingerpicking using my fingernails, so my nails get in the way of the perfect McCartney imitation...
Paul's melodic bass playing made many Beatles songs stand out
True, Mohamed. And yet most people never really notice Paul's amazing bass parts. They FEEL them and it's a big part of what gives the music such a groove!
Here are the other videos in the series, in case you haven't seen them:
What I learned from John: th-cam.com/video/ElMk3GZHrMw/w-d-xo.html
What I learned from George: th-cam.com/video/XZ0Tpe5OCYY/w-d-xo.html
What I learned from Ringo: th-cam.com/video/v4xJdR0Vz4I/w-d-xo.html
What I learned from George Martin: th-cam.com/video/SJnijUU2QjQ/w-d-xo.htmlsi=UPNBlOKrfn-S5pHs
Spot on as usual. Though George in later interviews disagreed with you on Paul as a bass player. Probably unfairly. He thought that Paul's playing was distracting. I totally disagree. I've always marveled at how many interesting things are going on at the same time in any Beatles song. The bass playing is one of those things that make repeated close listenings enjoyable. And I don't think he hurt the blend at all.
I agree completely, Kermit. Here's a video that shows Paul playing bass on another George classic: th-cam.com/video/bDMtaiH6TTI/w-d-xo.html
George. Totally wrong. What a stupid comment. George didn't play lead guitar on so many songs. Mcartney did. And they were the best.
Really enjoyed this breakdown, the way you’ve organized it in terms of lessons, rather than just simply chronologically. Plus you cover, electric guitar, acoustic guitar, and bass, rather than just bass. Very well done.
Glad you enjoyed it, Wendy! Constructing these videos based on the lessons I learned was the only way I could think of to explain with the massive influence each of The Beatles had on my musical development.
Here are the other videos in the series, in case you haven't seen them:
What I learned from John: th-cam.com/video/ElMk3GZHrMw/w-d-xo.html
What I learned from George: th-cam.com/video/XZ0Tpe5OCYY/w-d-xo.html
What I learned from Ringo: th-cam.com/video/v4xJdR0Vz4I/w-d-xo.html
What I learned from George Martin: th-cam.com/video/SJnijUU2QjQ/w-d-xo.htmlsi=UPNBlOKrfn-S5pHs
Great video. He's a competent, imaginative guitarist, but superhuman on bass.
Yes indeed, Dr. Gerard! Here are the other videos in this series, if you're interested:
What John taught me: th-cam.com/video/ElMk3GZHrMw/w-d-xo.html
What George taught me: th-cam.com/video/XZ0Tpe5OCYY/w-d-xo.html
What Ringo taught me: th-cam.com/video/v4xJdR0Vz4I/w-d-xo.html
What George Martin taught me: th-cam.com/video/SJnijUU2QjQ/w-d-xo.htmlsi=UPNBlOKrfn-S5pHs
Great video. Also watched the vids on John and George. I never realized that Paul McCartney did so many other guitar parts. Truly an amazing guy.
The parts Paul played surprised me, too, but now I can differentiate his style for George's more easily.
Such beautiful counter melodies on the bass! Also the second best songwriter of all time. Another excellent video Rob.
I like how you snuck in that reference to "second best," Tim! 😎
My goodness your vocals sound so much like Paul. Great video
You think so, Ken? I'll take that as a major compliment! 😎
Here are the other videos in the series, in case you haven't seen them:
What I learned from John: th-cam.com/video/ElMk3GZHrMw/w-d-xo.html
What I learned from George: th-cam.com/video/XZ0Tpe5OCYY/w-d-xo.html
What I learned from Ringo: th-cam.com/video/v4xJdR0Vz4I/w-d-xo.html
What I learned from George Martin: th-cam.com/video/SJnijUU2QjQ/w-d-xo.htmlsi=UPNBlOKrfn-S5pHs
Great video! I have been a huge Beatles fan my entire life and never knew how many of those amazing lead guitar riffs were Paul’s.
I was surprised by a few of 'em but now I can hear the difference in Paul and George's styles. Here's my companion video about what George Harrison taught me:
th-cam.com/video/XZ0Tpe5OCYY/w-d-xo.html
Excellent video mate! Fantastic highlights of his guitar & bass playing. But.... you need to do a whole vid just on his piano & keyboard playing! Starting from "The Word", "For No One," "Good Day Sunshine," Strawberry Fields" ,Most of "Sgt. Pepper," Lady Madonna","Martha My Dear," "While My Guitar Gently Weeps," & "Let It Be" just to name a few. Excellent deep dive and some great insights. And oh, yeah, he finger strums on "I'm Looking Through You" & "I've Just Seen A Face" & "Michelle!" Keep up the good work. Well done!
Thanks, Erich. I realize Paul has some deep keyboard repertoire, but that’s not my focus on this guitar (and sometimes bass) focused channel. I leave that to Rick Beato. LOL. How are you sure he finger strummed I’m Looking Through You and I’ve Just Seen a Face? Those sound like a pick to me, but I could be wrong!
Your right Robert about the finger strumming on "I'm Looking Through You." In fact, it may not be Paul playing the acoustic at all! Really enjoy your videos! @@RobertCassard
Great video about Paul!!! He's the only Beatle whose voice seems capable of extreme heavy metal singing, I bet that's why he was naturally excited to write Helter Skelter... he knew his voice could handle it.
Thanks, Jack. Paul was a musical chameleon with a pretty astounding vocal breadth. There's no style he couldn't sing - and sing incredibly well! I always hear Little Richard's influence when he lets his vocal cords shred a bit.
Paul McCartney is one of the greatest musicians of all time. Composer, singer, arranger, bassist, instrumentalist, producer. His (and all the members of The Beatles) innovation and influence on music since is second to none. Every human on the planet over 10 years old knows dozens of his songs (OK... hyperbole, but nobody else comes close).
I don't think you're far off with that hyperbole, Adam! "Every human on the planet over 10 years old knows [at least one] of his songs" is probably pretty accurate. Paul is one of the greatest "generalist" musicians. Such a natural musical knack and innate creativity, that he can play a little of everything and dependably create something meaningful from nothing. I've emulated him from the start, and have tried to cultivate a similar breadth and willingness to experiment.
Here are the other videos in the series, in case you haven't seen them:
What I learned from John: th-cam.com/video/ElMk3GZHrMw/w-d-xo.html
What I learned from George: th-cam.com/video/XZ0Tpe5OCYY/w-d-xo.html
What I learned from Ringo: th-cam.com/video/v4xJdR0Vz4I/w-d-xo.html
What I learned from George Martin: th-cam.com/video/SJnijUU2QjQ/w-d-xo.htmlsi=UPNBlOKrfn-S5pHs
How I have not seen this channel before? I loved these analysis of The Beatles musicians. I do not understand how people can consider them as bad musicians, honestly. They did what was right for the song. That is harder than shred.
Hi Rafael. I'm glad you like the channel and my series on what I learned from each of The Beatles. (FYI - most of the world has NOT seen my videos, so you're not alone...and I'd appreciate if your'd share my videos to spread the word!) I've come to believe that anyone who thinks of the Beatles as bad musicians is probably just jealous of their success.
Have you seen any of my Blow Up the Song videos? Two of them are Beatles songs.
Here Comes the Sun: th-cam.com/video/bDMtaiH6TTI/w-d-xo.html
Strawberry Fields: th-cam.com/video/bgKkn1oosYg/w-d-xo.html
Have fun!
I am a new fan as of today. Your breakdowns of Harrison, Lennon and McCartney are all so concise and on point. And one of the points you made in all 3 vids is that these musicians created what was best for each song. They had (for that brief period) what is maybe the most essential element of a great creative collaboration: the sum was always greater than each part. Now onto Ringo...
Thanks so much for watching, Stephen. I'm happy you agree with my general assessment and that they were master ensemble players. When you're done with this series, I do have a few other Beatles-related videos in this playlist:
th-cam.com/play/PLJUm5NcjSm4h46M-IlNy7xudjxDz8rCZT.html
Enjoy!
Just ran through your assessments of John and George now Paul. Very insightful thank you! How fortunate are we to live in a world where the Beatles exist? I once heard a musician say that every artist on the planet owes a part of their career to The Beatles. I couldn't agree more. Thanks for sharing these
Thanks,for watching the complete set (so far!). If you're interested in George's process of writing and recording Here Comes the Sun with just Paul and Ringo, check it out here: th-cam.com/video/bDMtaiH6TTI/w-d-xo.html
You are fantastic and touch on so many great techniques. I went to a Paul concert and he actually taught us how to play Blackbird stating that we were all still doing it wrong. I was and you are still doing the right hand wrong.
Thanks @rockrobful. No doubt I'm still doing it wrong. I wish I'd been at that McCartney concert/lesson with you.
FYI - Here are the other videos in the series, in case you haven't seen them:
What I learned from John: th-cam.com/video/ElMk3GZHrMw/w-d-xo.html
What I learned from George: th-cam.com/video/XZ0Tpe5OCYY/w-d-xo.html
What I learned from Ringo: th-cam.com/video/v4xJdR0Vz4I/w-d-xo.html
What I learned from George Martin: th-cam.com/video/SJnijUU2QjQ/w-d-xo.htmlsi=UPNBlOKrfn-S5pHs
It's my understanding that Paul played the guitar solo in George Harrison's 'Taxman'.
Yes, Paul did the Taxman solo, as well as, I believe, Good Morning …
And I showed this, too...
I showed this in the video...
Yes! He did. And many many more. Fuck!!!!!!
You've blown my mind. I didn't know that Paul was so versatile.
Indeed he was (and is) versatile, Scott! Here are the other videos in this series, in case you haven't seen them:
What I learned from John: th-cam.com/video/ElMk3GZHrMw/w-d-xo.html
What I learned from George: th-cam.com/video/XZ0Tpe5OCYY/w-d-xo.html
What I learned from Ringo: th-cam.com/video/v4xJdR0Vz4I/w-d-xo.html
What I learned from George Martin: th-cam.com/video/SJnijUU2QjQ/w-d-xo.htmlsi=UPNBlOKrfn-S5pHs
Anyone who dismisses Paul McCartney as a lightweight musician, doesn’t understand music or musical history.
Thanks, Kenneth. Couldn’t agree more. Here’s another cool bass part, and vocal contributions from Paul on Here Comes the Sun: th-cam.com/video/bDMtaiH6TTI/w-d-xo.html
Is Paul Mc Cartney any good as a bass player? and such questions are just a way of grabbing attention...ha ha.
You might just as well ask, "is ice cream cold and is it tasty"...yes, of course it is.
And yes, Paul is a brilliant bass player :)
Light Weight??? Helter Skelter, I've Got a Feeling, Why Don't We Do It In The Road, Soily, Drive My Car .......etc. etc.....
You have a great singing voice as well as being a gifted musician. Thanks for these breakdowns of Beatle genius. I will definitely check out your other work now as well.
What amazes me about Paul, other than everything!, is that he played so many instruments without lessons as far as I know. Music was literally born in him.
Thanks for the compliment and for checking out these and my other videos. You may find more Beatles-related content for your enjoyment on this playlist:
th-cam.com/play/PLJUm5NcjSm4h46M-IlNy7xudjxDz8rCZT.html
I've done similar videos about James Taylor, Cat Stevens, Jimmy Buffett, and Paul Simon, with many more to come...
Not one of their more popular songs, so it gets overlooked, but Paul's bass on "Don't Bother Me" is wild.
Interesting track to call out. I just listened again and that whole song has an interesting off-kilter quality that fits the subject. I especially like Paul’s line in the first few bars of the middle eight.
@@RobertCassard That was one of the songs I covered years ago when I was teaching myself production, that's why I'm familiar with it... I remember how tricky it was to play the bassline so loose even though there was a million notes to play.
I think DON'T BOTHER ME is the Great Overlooked Work. I've loved it and always have. George has this dour, almost sneering vocal - and I can't find any other song with that attitude in it. Since it didn't have too many takes, this was probably a 'basically original idea" choice from George.
@@RobertCassard Listen to how Paul changes the base line from one verse to another. Sometimes when listening to that song I can't resist listening to the bass instead of to the song as a whole. And so much energy in his playing.
Talking about melodic bass I would also mention "All my loving" where the bass very often harmonizes with the melody and creates a great groove. Thank you for the video! 17:03
Thanks for that. In case you haven't seen them, here are the other videos in this series...
What I learned from John: th-cam.com/video/ElMk3GZHrMw/w-d-xo.html
What I learned from George: th-cam.com/video/XZ0Tpe5OCYY/w-d-xo.html
What I learned from Ringo: th-cam.com/video/v4xJdR0Vz4I/w-d-xo.html
One of the things I found in working with self taught musicians is that many of them don't know major or minor scales. Knowing Scales is mission critical for bass players.
Oh, I was waiting for your comment and highlighting of Paul's bass part of the group's recent song, NOW and THEN.. It was a treasure and his last for the group's best effort to come up with a song in present time.
Thanks for shouting that out. It's vintage Paul!
Love it!
Thanks, Robert!! Here are the other videos in the series, in case you missed any:
What John taught me: th-cam.com/video/ElMk3GZHrMw/w-d-xo.html
What George taught me: th-cam.com/video/XZ0Tpe5OCYY/w-d-xo.html
What Ringo taught me: th-cam.com/video/v4xJdR0Vz4I/w-d-xo.html
What George Martin taught me: th-cam.com/video/SJnijUU2QjQ/w-d-xo.htmlsi=UPNBlOKrfn-S5pHs
I wonder how much music John would've wrote if he lived. He wrote Now & Then. Paul solo career was more prolific ie Band on the Run. Love them both. Thanks for this.🎸😎🎼
Great question, Neil. That "what ifs" are epic to ponder. Here are the other videos in the series, in case you missed any:
What John taught me: th-cam.com/video/ElMk3GZHrMw/w-d-xo.html
What George taught me: th-cam.com/video/XZ0Tpe5OCYY/w-d-xo.html
What Ringo taught me: th-cam.com/video/v4xJdR0Vz4I/w-d-xo.html
What George Martin taught me: th-cam.com/video/SJnijUU2QjQ/w-d-xo.htmlsi=UPNBlOKrfn-S5pHs
Agree. Lennon went totally down hill when they broke up. Most Lennon songs were just basic three chord Rock& Roll songs. Sorry John!!
Mr. Cassard I forgot to commend you on your wonderful singing voice when you did the videos on George,John and likewise on this video of Paul 👍👌 Fantastic Series on The Beatles!!!
Wow, thank you, Ernie. It means a lot when someone focuses in on my music in the middle of these Beatles videos.
If you're interested, here's the video of the complete Julia cover: th-cam.com/video/oc21zgCnnlQ/w-d-xo.html
I also made a video showing how I arranged and recorded it: th-cam.com/video/x-qIx-gmmTw/w-d-xo.html
If you stream music, please find me on Spotify or Apple Music, too!
Spotify: open.spotify.com/playlist/3EvYyfSkqceIOA1X7VEMbY?si=793905826f5543ca
Apple Music: music.apple.com/us/playlist/this-is-robert-cassard/pl.u-jVlDTajooq
@@RobertCassard ✌️
Epic Bass player, serviceable and creative guitar player
For me, his creativity trumps any technical limitations...
I am a gigantic Beatles fan and enjoyed Paul, but favored George and John. Then I saw him live. I go to tons of live music. Lots. But the 51 songs he performed created a sacred experience. The man is proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy. He’s unreal. Absolutely transcendent. I can’t say more positive things about how unbelievable his talent is. I cry about it years later.
There's a certain kind of "cumulative spirituality" about many Beatles and solo John, Paul and George songs. I like the way you're describing that concert experience, @GreySkyLady. I think part of why his concerts are so magical is the communion of a huge audience that knows every song so deeply. As much as I love and admire John, George and Ringo, I realize I've modeled my own musical path on the McCartney model.
His bass writing on “Something” always blows me away (and loads of other songs but, that one always is my go to example of his genius hehe), no matter how times I hear it. I imagine loads of others have noticed this as well, but I realized when learning Something on bass (after knowing the guitar parts), he sort of quotes himself on “Because” a tiny bit (or vice versa, depending which he wrote first, but in album order, “Because” is of course later). The octave bit he does in Something also is used in Because, 1 of the low note then 3 up the octave… hard to describe in text haha, but I think it’s clear at the very beginning of Because, and throughout Something’s verses
That's a cool observation, and I think you're right.
Here are the other videos in the series, in case you haven't seen them:
What I learned from John: th-cam.com/video/ElMk3GZHrMw/w-d-xo.html
What I learned from George: th-cam.com/video/XZ0Tpe5OCYY/w-d-xo.html
What I learned from Ringo: th-cam.com/video/v4xJdR0Vz4I/w-d-xo.html
What I learned from George Martin: th-cam.com/video/SJnijUU2QjQ/w-d-xo.htmlsi=UPNBlOKrfn-S5pHs
@@RobertCassard awesome! I’ll check them out, a lot to learn from them all for sure hehe
I bought the Please Please Me LP in 1963 when I was 16.
It had tremendous impact.
How could you possibly experience that?
I love it, Vivian. You were enough older to have had a fully conscious teenage appreciation of The Beatles. . I had a very different, but similarly potent, experience. I was only 3 years old when The Beatles hit the states, but I had older brothers closer to your age and, according to my parents, I was already obsessed with music. The sounds and influence of The Beatles infused our home. Many of my most vivid early childhood memories are of spinning Beatles 45s and LPs.
I clearly recall my first time hearing specific Beatles songs and albums - US versions, of course. Introducing The Beatles, Meet the Beatles, A Hard Days Night (Soundtrack), Beatles 65, Help!, Rubber Soul, Sgt. Peppers. The first LP I ever bought was the (brand new) Magical Mystery Tour LP. (Again, the US version including Penny Lane and Strawberry Fields.) I clearly remember the news reports about the Paul is Dead conspiracy. My brothers and I searched all the records and album covers and found all the clues. For me, The Beatles were truly formative!
In case TH-cam hasn't served it up to you, I have lots more Beatles-related content for your enjoyment in this playlist:
th-cam.com/play/PLJUm5NcjSm4h46M-IlNy7xudjxDz8rCZT.html
Have fun!
Nice Job Robert!!! Loved it!
Thanks, Edward. Glad you found my Beatles series. It's my most popular series by far.
Paul had help with his bass parts from Carol Kaye studio musician, she never gets kudos for her creativity and plays on one of their songs and back then helped many bands with bass her bass was distinctive since she was originally a jazz musician
I absolutely love Carol Kaye and her playing, but I’ve never heard or seen anything about her “helping” Paul. Do you mean influencing, or is there somewhere I can learn about their interactions?
Nice one Robert ! I enjoyed, & totally agree with your take on Macca’s eclectic musical prowess . Paul McCartney just toured Australia a few months back, ‘‘twas a killer diller show in Melbourne 🎶
Wish I'd been there to see the show with you, Michael! Here's a deep dive with another great Paul bass part: th-cam.com/video/bDMtaiH6TTI/w-d-xo.html
@@RobertCassard thank you Robert for sharing that great link . Loved it. Fab ! Gear ! Wonderful that over 53 years later that song still stands as tall as the day it was released. ✌️
@@michaelball7418 Glad you enjoyed that. Here's another Beatles deep dive - Strawberry Fields: th-cam.com/video/bgKkn1oosYg/w-d-xo.html
All 4 of them were groundbreaking imop and thanks for your time and work
Agreed! Thank you, Chucky. Here are the other videos in the series, in case you missed any:
What John taught me: th-cam.com/video/ElMk3GZHrMw/w-d-xo.html
What George taught me: th-cam.com/video/XZ0Tpe5OCYY/w-d-xo.html
What Ringo taught me: th-cam.com/video/v4xJdR0Vz4I/w-d-xo.html
What George Martin taught me: th-cam.com/video/SJnijUU2QjQ/w-d-xo.htmlsi=UPNBlOKrfn-S5pHs
@RobertCassard Yes thanks
John was often credited as the leader of the Beatles, but it really was Paul. It was he that pushed them to get the work done. I heard a quote from Ringo recently, "if it wasn't for Paul, we'd have made maybe 3 albums, the rest of us were so lazy". My favourite bass line of his was "For the Benefit of Mr. Kite". It bounces all about the melody.
They all had a solid work ethic, Mike, especially with John and Paul's songwriting rivalry in the early years. But you're right that Paul took over the leadership (and poking-prodding) role once they stopped touring. I'm sure thankful to him for that!
Here are the other videos in the series, in case you missed any:
What John taught me: th-cam.com/video/ElMk3GZHrMw/w-d-xo.html
What George taught me: th-cam.com/video/XZ0Tpe5OCYY/w-d-xo.html
What Ringo taught me: th-cam.com/video/v4xJdR0Vz4I/w-d-xo.html
What George Martin taught me: th-cam.com/video/SJnijUU2QjQ/w-d-xo.htmlsi=UPNBlOKrfn-S5pHs
Yes, that bassline is amazing. If you listen to separately, it's crazy. It doesn't seem to make any sense, but you put it in the song, and voilá, it glues it all together.
Paul also played the solo on Taxman. That blows my mind, being a George song.
You need to watch my final Paul Lesson starting at 14:06!
John played the acoustic guitar on I’m Looking Through You.
It surprised me to learn that too! 😊
Curious where you discovered that, Paul?
Paul was asked why he played up in the middle of the neck on the bass. He said it was easier to sing and play at the same. At a glance, he could see his fingers while playing. I think it was also due being a guitar player before learning the bass. Cool insight!
I’ve always wondered who played that lead on The End. Positively one of my favourites. Thought it was George or Eric. Well done Paul. Sweet!
Glad you enjoyed it, Leland. During the solo section of The End, each of the three guitar-playing Beatles plays three 2-bar phrases. My understanding is the order is Paul, John, George, and the order repeats two times. George's phrases are surprisingly distorted and heavy!
Here are the other videos in my Beatles series, in case you haven't seen them:
What I learned from John: th-cam.com/video/ElMk3GZHrMw/w-d-xo.html
What I learned from George: th-cam.com/video/XZ0Tpe5OCYY/w-d-xo.html
What I learned from Ringo: th-cam.com/video/v4xJdR0Vz4I/w-d-xo.html
What I learned from George Martin: th-cam.com/video/SJnijUU2QjQ/w-d-xo.htmlsi=UPNBlOKrfn-S5pHs
Cheers!
Yes! Paul again.
Your vocals are great
Thanks for the compliment, Briley. (You have a cool name!) Here are the other videos in the series, in case you missed any:
What John taught me: th-cam.com/video/ElMk3GZHrMw/w-d-xo.html
What George taught me: th-cam.com/video/XZ0Tpe5OCYY/w-d-xo.html
What Ringo taught me: th-cam.com/video/v4xJdR0Vz4I/w-d-xo.html
What George Martin taught me: th-cam.com/video/SJnijUU2QjQ/w-d-xo.htmlsi=UPNBlOKrfn-S5pHs
Cheers!
Hey Robert you have a new subscriber. Yes Paul's Bass playing is very outstanding. His Guitar skills are very under rated. He has a very unique fingerstyle on Acoustic Guitar. And its so unusual that on Most of Georges songs if there is lead Guitar its Paul not George . Your videos are very pleasant to watch. Thank You for sharing with the World
It's truly my pleasure to make these videos because I learn a lot, too. I wish is was my full-time job! Have you already seen my videos about John and George?
Here's John: th-cam.com/video/ElMk3GZHrMw/w-d-xo.html
and here's George: th-cam.com/video/XZ0Tpe5OCYY/w-d-xo.html
Oh yeah I watched them and did comment on both of them. I am a Beatles fan big time. I have taught basic starters Guitar for allmost 30 years. Never charged anyone music to me is a gift to be shared with all who want to learn and enjoy it@@RobertCassard
@@alkitzman9179 Awesome! Thanks for watching and saying hi.
Paul is a beast!
It's true, John! Somehow, each Beatles qualifies as a beast in one or more particularly musical ways. Paul plays another killer bass part on Here Comes the Sun. Did you know that song was just George, Paul and Ringo? th-cam.com/video/bDMtaiH6TTI/w-d-xo.html
You said Paul added what was need to optimize the songs musically. You just described everyone in the band. That is why they were the greatest band of all time. They played as a creative unit being naturally adept at weaving just what was right for the song.
Four legs of the table, right johndavids?!
Wow spot on. That bass line is so important too. John Lennon wrote the song about yoko Ono but Paul McCartney obviously laid don’t that equally important bassline in his style and the greatest loop in rock music was created. 🙏🏽
One of the deepest grooves ever. I watched a "reaction" video recently where this young hip-hop lover heard Come Together for the first time (hard to imagine, I know...). He just LOST IT - went nuts over the groove.
Thanks for your insight. I really dig your J-50!
You're welcome, Bruce. My J-50 was the subject of my VERY FIRST Guitar Discoveries video over 5 years ago: th-cam.com/video/mx8EmutRQ3A/w-d-xo.htmlsi=gi1HagtmXWxNiWun
It also got featured prominently in my video about what I learned from James Taylor: th-cam.com/video/YFThZipY-BY/w-d-xo.htmlsi=l2kl8RD17Uzdt53V
thank you for the link. I checked it out and will comment in that thread 😀
Please do!
Thanks❤
You're welcome 😊
Paul's bass was such an essential element of the Beatle's sound. At times I would just hum the bassline even before I knew what the bass was eg in the intro just after the guitars to "She said" or "come together", "drive my car", "hey bulldog" , "day tripper"..at times his bass would be so heavy eg "Baby youre a rich man"..
Relevant comment, brother! Check out George's process of writing and recording Here Comes the Sun with just Paul and Ringo: th-cam.com/video/bDMtaiH6TTI/w-d-xo.html
This video was so awesome man! I enjoy a lot of rock and metal stuff, I apreciate the beatle's music a lot too and I'm willing to be in a band, but now I'm in a moment where I don't know if I wanna play bass or stick to electric guitar, althrough I do wanna play acoustic. At some things I always found myself enjoying being a fundamental part of a foundation for something so maybe the bass could be for me, I don't know.
Good luck for your channel btw
Thanks, Matt. I've played a LOT of bass in my day, and I can tell you it's a blast. You're rarely the center of attention (unless you're Geddy Lee or Sting), but you're the foundation of everything! You might enjoy this video, in which I encouraged every guitarist to get a bass: th-cam.com/video/tjckvtwqNqE/w-d-xo.html
@@RobertCassard thanks man, I'll watch It!
Love watching your videos. I wished I discovered you sooner. Thank you
Thanks for watching, Tom. Never too late. I already have 200 videos that’ll be here whenever you feel like it!
Damn good!
Thank you, Chucky! Check out John and The Beatles' process of writing and recording Strawberry Fields: th-cam.com/video/bgKkn1oosYg/w-d-xo.html
@@RobertCassard Sounds good
Awesome singing! I actually thought it was Paul at first
Wow...thanks Matthew. I sing randomly on a lot of my videos and I also release original solo music and have a band called Cosmic Spin.
But since you came for The Beatles, have you seen these other videos?
What I learned from John: th-cam.com/video/ElMk3GZHrMw/w-d-xo.html
What I learned from George: th-cam.com/video/XZ0Tpe5OCYY/w-d-xo.html
What I learned from Ringo: th-cam.com/video/v4xJdR0Vz4I/w-d-xo.html
I'm not such deep beatles fan to know who play the guitar solo on each song so this video shocked me a little bit, but from just the bass part I know how excellent Paul was, I play bass too, his best bassline in my opinion is in I'm only sleeping, it's insane, really add to the atmosphere to this song a lot, actually his bass shines all through the sgt. peppers and abbey road album
YES! It's knowing what to play on each song and how to add to the atmosphere that made Paul (and the other Beatles) such a special "team."
Here are the other videos in the series, in case you haven't seen them:
What I learned from John: th-cam.com/video/ElMk3GZHrMw/w-d-xo.html
What I learned from George: th-cam.com/video/XZ0Tpe5OCYY/w-d-xo.html
What I learned from Ringo: th-cam.com/video/v4xJdR0Vz4I/w-d-xo.html
What I learned from George Martin: th-cam.com/video/SJnijUU2QjQ/w-d-xo.htmlsi=UPNBlOKrfn-S5pHs
Robert, great video. Also Paul asked George if it was ok if he played lead guitar on Sgt Pepper and Sgt Pepper Reprise. He told George he had a specific guitar part in mind….I believe he played his Fender Esquire guitar on those two tracks.
Two more great examples, Robert. The Sgt. Pepper lead solos have Paul's acidic and frenetic guitar sound (which I absolutely love).
Thanks for the great tribute and overview! Your flashback sequence summed up what, for me, was a sort of pivotal 'moment in time' when the combination of (a) more tracks, (I grew up going from 8 to 16 to 24 before digital), and (b) the switch from Hofner to Rickenbacker gave Paul the opportunity to come back and compose (if that's the right word - maybe just 'feel out'?) bass-lines within a more or less finished track. There are moments in the White Album & Let It Be sessions where you can see how their temporary 'back to the roots' approach moved away from this in a lot of tracks, and also John or George playing the Fender 6 when Paul was on piano and just going with those rhythm tracks . . . TBH when I first put the needle on S1 of Abbey Road (I was 13) I was relieved even then that something had changed and the boys were 'back', in large part I reckon to the decision to ask George Martin back in as a 'proper' Producer - what an album for the Fabs to go out on!
You’re probably 4 or 5 years older than I am, Morton. But I had a similar reaction to Abbey Road. It was so cool, rich and polished, all at the same time. The Lennon tracks Come Together, Sun King and Because all blew my mind!
Sure Paul wrote great bass lines but I didn't know his guitar solos were so catchy and cool. I love Paul's guitar style and his solo in the end was mind blowing. Always wondered which Beatle played this😮😮
Yeah, his solos were interesting and surprisingly aggressive. Just to clarify, the solo in the end is made up of alternating two-bar phrases: McCartney, then Lennon, then Harrison, then another round of the three. I find it interesting that George's are the simplest and most distorted.
Great video! I agree with you and find Paul’s playing to be thrilling. Thanks for enlightening me on the parts he played, because as I was listening to them and your commentary, I was smiling with approval. I think Paul was fab, as were they all, but yeah, Paul gave it the cool-boogy-woogy. I love the bass in Something, too. I mean… what would that song be without Paul’s fantastic bass line? I also really dig I’ve Got a Feeling. 😊
Glad you enjoyed this, Elizabeth! If you're interested in George's process of writing and recording Here Comes the Sun with just Paul and Ringo, check it out here: th-cam.com/video/bDMtaiH6TTI/w-d-xo.html
“Something” is an incredible song with or without the bassline. The bass line is a great bonus to perhaps the Beatles’ greatest love song of all written by George
Paul is a pretty damn good piano player as well! He extends his unusual imprint on his keyboard playing!
Absolutely. I didn't include Paul's piano skills in my video because he didn't influence or "teach me" on piano, but he certainly did on guitar and bass!
One of the many great things about the Beatles is that their style grew to match their substance, so to speak. Playing up a storm on bass would not have been appropriate on their earlier songs. But as soon as they started writing songs where playing up a storm would work, McCartney was able to deliver. What musical talent would he have lacked that would have prevented him from delivering?
Once upon a time I told my daughter that the essence of McCartney's later bass-playing was that it was related to the melody as well as the chords, whereas the earlier rule for bass-playing was that is was to be related only to chords. Then later my daughter noted that even on the first Beatles album there was at least one song where the bass-part was related to the melody. At this point , I have forgotten which song it was ... All I remember now is that it was one of theirs that was not a single, which is to say that it was not Please Please Me or I Saw Here Standing There. But McCartney was "breaking the rules" from the very start. I think that is a necessary corrective to the conventional wisdom that he was just "chord-charting" early on. Not always.
The closest thing to one of Paul’s late-era melodic bass lines on the Please Please Me LP is Do You Want to Know a Secret…
Love the video. I'm gonna subscribe. But where's my favorite Paul bass riff. A total groove. Taxman😢
Thank you! Taxman is a jam for all involved. Here are the other videos in the series, in case you haven't seen them:
What I learned from John: th-cam.com/video/ElMk3GZHrMw/w-d-xo.html
What I learned from George: th-cam.com/video/XZ0Tpe5OCYY/w-d-xo.html
What I learned from Ringo: th-cam.com/video/v4xJdR0Vz4I/w-d-xo.html
What I learned from George Martin: th-cam.com/video/SJnijUU2QjQ/w-d-xo.htmlsi=UPNBlOKrfn-S5pHs
Have fun!
I agree. And not only was his playing magnificent, but the sound he got out of that Rickenbacker was monstrously punchy, just what the track needed. In fact, the bassline is what makes and drives the track. I think Emerick may have had something to do with it. I read somewhere that this is the track where they wired up a bass speaker to use as an extra-large diaphragm microphone to capture those lows. Genius.
@@piscesman54 The Rickenbacker turned Paul into a ROCK bassist. And Geoff Emerick helped make the most of it!
I love your channel. After watching the John and George videos, I was hoping you would do this video to round it out. You did Paul some justice here.
Paul lessons.….🤔?
I’ve become a pretty good musician over the last 40 years. The lessons I treasure most?
Be curious, work hard, be polite when you can, be authentic, be kind to every other animal; human and otherwise.
(Some preach peace and happiness, some live peacefully and happily.)
I loved your comment about your wife and you trying to win her over re Paul. I adore Paul McCartney as does my wife. he is kind of my icon if I’m being honest. but I have also always adored John Lennon. Peter Jackson’s film allowed my wife to see John in a kinder light.
I can’t wait for the Ringo video. The Fab Four really are simply fab in every way.
(Paul’s messed up Travis picking on blackbird is a trip. One of a kind. I love how you described it. “Picky/strummy)
Thanks so much. Have you seen this one? John and The Beatles' process of writing and recording Strawberry Fields:
th-cam.com/video/bgKkn1oosYg/w-d-xo.html
So many of Paul's lead riffs I always assumed were George Harrison. Thank you so much for educating an old, forever Beatle fan!
Eye-opening for sure!
Check out on Google. Mcartney played lots of lead solos. Shame people thought it was George.
Of course he also soloed on Taxman twice. On the studio recording of Maybe I'm Amazed, the lead was Paul, and his lead on Dress Me Up Like a Robber was very good Spanish styled playing. And he has other Blackbird level acoustic guitar parts on Jenny Wren.
Thanks for those reminders that take us beyond Paul’s Beatles years. FYI - I featured the Taxman solo during “lesson 3” of the video about getting wild!
When a group's "third best" songwriter comes up with "Something" and combine that with their innovative musicianship supported by a creative producer you get a group that is more than special.
Each of the Beatles was great at what they did but the Beatles, as a group, was so much greater than its individual parts.
And they still are the FAB 4.
They made my life better then and in my eigth decade they still make it better.
Beautiful tribute, John! Doing these 5 videos has been my way of acknowledging all the ways the Beatles inspired me, both as individuals and collectively.
Here are the other four links, in case you have any trouble finding them in the great ocean of TH-cam:
What I learned from John: th-cam.com/video/ElMk3GZHrMw/w-d-xo.html
What I learned from George: th-cam.com/video/XZ0Tpe5OCYY/w-d-xo.html
What I learned from Ringo: th-cam.com/video/v4xJdR0Vz4I/w-d-xo.html
What I learned from George Martin: th-cam.com/video/SJnijUU2QjQ/w-d-xo.htmlsi=UPNBlOKrfn-S5pHs
@@RobertCassard thanks for your reply. Your analyses are very interesting and just go to help point up how good they were. I have the musical ability of a lump of concrete so I am in such awe of musicians such as yourself and, of course, John, Paul, George, Ringo and producer George. Good luck.😀👍🇬🇧
@@johnpage-tb6re imagine how thrilled I am to be mentioned in this sentence: "musicians such as yourself and, of course, John, Paul, George, Ringo and producer George"!
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I try and not make comments about The Beatles because there is nearly always some rebuff from someone that . . . . . . well. But I’m going to do it anyway:
The Beatle appeared on the Ed Sullivan Show when I was 13 years old. At that time I was three years into playing drums. I have been a Beatles fan for many, many years. I have always been of the opinion that what made The Beatles really unique, or what really made them what they were, was Paul and Ringo. I agree with everything you have said in this video about Paul. He was completely self taught and very inventive. Unconstrained. I’m looking forward to your assessment of Ringo. He is much the same as Paul. In my opinion. And anybody that thinks Ringo is not a great drummer has never tried to play like he plays. Or really listened to the parts he came up with for so many songs. Although Paul, I believe, actually came up with some of the drum parts. The fact that Ringo is left handed and plays a right handed kit contributes to his really hard to nail down techniques.
Now here the part that always get someone to make an ugly comment. So I won’t even mention any names. But. Two of The Beatles could have been replaced with just about any other musicians and the band would have been just as great.
Everybody is untitled to their opinion. 🤷🏻
I agree with everything you said until the second to last sentence. Unless you think strawberry fields, in my life, something, I am the walrus, and here comes the sun are throwaway songs that anyone could have written. But I won’t argue beyond that because it’s all subjective
@@guyjerry Subjective for sure.
Check out John and The Beatles' process of writing and recording Strawberry Fields, and see if it changes anything:
th-cam.com/video/bgKkn1oosYg/w-d-xo.html
I love the yin/yang of John and Paul...
@@RobertCassard It never has. I have been a Beatles fan since the very beginning. I was 12 years old in early 1963. I have just about every 45 rpm record they put out. Have heard everything they have ever done. Numerous times. Music in general is very subjective. As is any art.
for some people to call Paul "lightweight" is really proof of having no idea - not only are his original songs world-class, he often contributed major parts to songs attributed to John alone, not only the middle part in A Day In The Life and the tape loops in Tomorrow Never Knows, he brought Don´t let Me Down in formal order, almost half of Ticket To Ride, Day Tripper, I Feel Fine etc. are his, not to mention the basslines in Come Together, Dear Prudence etc.
Paul was often so humble that he well mentioned John´s lyrical contributions, but didn´t mention his own melodic/harmonic aids to John´s songs ... John often had great/crazy ideas, but stuck in bringing them into actual musical structures.
I think Paul's "lite" side during and after The Beatles (his tendency to write "ditties" alongside his deeper and more complex songs) is what often indicts him. But as you point out, MP, he contributed many of the heaviest elements of Beatles songs and arrangements.
Great stuff dude 👍 you enthusiasm really comes across ,
Thank you, Mr. Magical! I can't hide it... In case you haven't seen my video about what John Lennon taught me - more enthusiasm: th-cam.com/video/ElMk3GZHrMw/w-d-xo.html
a good bass part is often a counter melody to the main melody.
Indeed it is, Zeb! Thanks for watching and saying hello.
The bass line on Old Brown Shoe is so heavy!
That's a cool one that's often overlooked, Joseph.
FYI - Here are the other videos in the series, in case you haven't seen them:
What I learned from John: th-cam.com/video/ElMk3GZHrMw/w-d-xo.html
What I learned from George: th-cam.com/video/XZ0Tpe5OCYY/w-d-xo.html
What I learned from Ringo: th-cam.com/video/v4xJdR0Vz4I/w-d-xo.html
What I learned from George Martin: th-cam.com/video/SJnijUU2QjQ/w-d-xo.htmlsi=UPNBlOKrfn-S5pHs
Have fun!
You have a really nice voice.
Thanks so much, This Bird! I certainly try...
Here are the other videos in this 5-part Beatles series, in case you haven't seen them:
What I learned from John: th-cam.com/video/ElMk3GZHrMw/w-d-xo.html
What I learned from George: th-cam.com/video/XZ0Tpe5OCYY/w-d-xo.html
What I learned from Ringo: th-cam.com/video/v4xJdR0Vz4I/w-d-xo.html
What I learned from George Martin: th-cam.com/video/SJnijUU2QjQ/w-d-xo.htmlsi=UPNBlOKrfn-S5pHs
I thought those were George's passages, and Paul played directly after?
Every lead guitar clip I shared in this video is documented to be Paul, not George.
@@RobertCassard wow! That's wild! I always assumed it was Paul playing second and not first in the guitar solo trade-off of "the End" 'cause it sounds stylistically so close to the solo in "Good Morning" -- but you learn something new everyday!
@@battyjr Everything I've seen says the order is McCartney, Harrison, Lennon
@@RobertCassard yeah, I was just going off my ears -- I've never actually read anything to back it up! :D
Great video btw!
@@battyjr Thank you! If you're interested in George's process of writing and recording Here Comes the Sun with just Paul and Ringo, check it out here: th-cam.com/video/bDMtaiH6TTI/w-d-xo.html
He is a heavy weight! So creative, so relevant! His body of work is amazing! Peace+
At this point, it's a MASSIVE body of work, isn't it, Richard! If you're interested in George's process of writing and recording Here Comes the Sun with just Paul and Ringo, check it out here: th-cam.com/video/bDMtaiH6TTI/w-d-xo.html
John & Paul learned the "Claw Hammer" finger style on acoustic guitar from Donovan when they were in India.
Hey John. Most people use the term "Travis picking" for the alternating picking pattern Donovan taught them. I talk about it in my video about What I Learned from John: th-cam.com/video/ElMk3GZHrMw/w-d-xo.html