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I hope you've got some time because this is going to be a long story.
I recorded a couple of videos earlier and saw a comment come across the "Sunday Papers" video I posted this morning. It was a request to do a cover of "War Pigs" from Dylan Sanchez and, while I had everything set up, I thought I'd oblige him with a one take shot at the song.
I think there's a pretty good chance that the video will get blocked, if it does, I'll get it back up lickety-split.
I learned this song for a short notice gig a couple of weeks ago and is an example of how I might go about learning a song that I might be playing live. For my videos I normally agonize over the correctness of every note but I'm not quite so demanding of myself for live material. I tend to pick and choose my favorite licks that I consider to be important and signature to the song. In this song I'm, for the most part, ad-libbing my way through the guitar solo parts and even borrowed a line or two from how Rudy Sarzo played the song during his stint with Ozzy. For me, the most important thing during the solos was to just keep playing.
Back on 4/8, I got a message from Fluffy Wagglekins on Facebook. He said that he gave my number to a fellow who needed a bass player for a one set show at an Earth Day street festival down in Nyack, NY. Fluffy is very active in the live music scene down in Rockland County. I rarely leave my room and don't like playing live. I told him I probably wouldn't be interested but thanked him politely for thinking of me. He actually said, "This guy plays all sorts of weird shit and you were the first person I thought of." Then he told me the guy's name, Jeff Rubin. It turns out, Jeff used to run an open mike night at a club down in Nyack around 28 years ago at a time when I was very musically active. It was like live band karaoke. Bands could get up and play or single players/singers could get up and sit in with the house band. The ability levels of the participants covered the spectrum. Jeff would sing, play, back people up or step off the stage, depending on what was going on. I was always impressed by his musical vocabulary (he seemed to know a million songs) and his ability to both blend in in a supporting role or step up as a front man. Two of his signature songs were Aqualung and Hocus Pocus by Focus. The drummer I was playing with at the time was sort of a local legend himself and we decided to get up and play one night. Not that night, as we wanted to rehearse the songs ourselves before going up. We figured if Jeff could make even the most mediocre of players sound good that we would blow the place up. We rehearsed and showed up one night to play and it was a disappointment. I can't put my finger on what made it disappointing but it was just a lackluster performance and was a bit of a letdown. This had nothing to do with Jeff, it was all me and Tom, the drummer.
Not long after that, Jeff auditioned for and joined the band Oingo Boingo. Not sure if you've ever heard of them but they had some international popularity. The real thing of interest about that band was the leader, Danny Elfman who went on to be an incredibly famous composer. I'm sure you've heard of him. He does all of Tim Burton's movies and, most notably, The Simpsons' theme.
I've never forgotten the experience and thought this would be an opportunity to redeem myself since those two songs were still in his setlist. I told Jeff the story and that this was the primary reason I'd even considered doing the gig. He laughed and gave me a list of 15 eclectic songs which I set out to learn. The gig was on the 18th, so I had 10 days. Out of the 15 songs, 2 of them I somewhat knew - Aqualung and the Focus song (though it had been 28 years since I'd last played that one.) Another 6 songs, I'd heard so many times before that I more or less knew the arrangements even if I didn't know all the notes. The remaining 7 songs, I was not familiar with at all. I had committed to putting myself in this uncomfortable situation and set about learning the songs. War Pigs was one of the songs that I was very familiar with but had never really learned or played before. I'd touched on it when I was a very young player but it was well over my head at that time and by the time I had developed enough skills to have learned/played it, I'd discovered Rush and had moved on.
I should also say that I'd never met the drummer before and the gig was done with no rehearsals. I just showed up, shook hands and played. I must say that I thought the set went very well and I was sort of proud that I'd challenged myself and, more or less, risen to the occasion. The only thing that was disappointing was that Jeff had over budgeted the time we had to play and we never got to do my redemption songs - Aqualung and Hocus Pocus. It figures. Now I'll have to go back again in another 28 years. - เพลง
Cyclopes gathered in their masses, all pissed off because no one makes one lensed glasses!
Brilliant!
I could totally imagine Geezer coming up with that!
great crowd back there
carlos rmirez lmao
...fallen or wounded slaves
(soldiers)crowded back there.
They followed the orders of
'War Pigs'.
'War Pigs' are sitting in save
places.
Idk kinda dead
They look like masks from GOOSEBUMPS.
@@IMKINDOFABIGDEAL13 that's exactly what I was thinking lol
One of the BEST and underrated bass players AND lyricist, GEEZER BUTLER!!! Great job... Isn't easy
Totally agree, my personal favorite. Don't know why people stop at Nib even it is so good, you got some great bass lines in all the albums like warning, the wizard for the first album, war pigs, fairies wear boots or hand of doom. He play more notes and melody than other bassist i thought. Don't know why people underrated him so hard.
Marius Durupt let's not forget what an incredible lyricist he is.... he wrote 99% of Sabbath's songs... a true genius in the music world...
Oh yes, i love the lyrics too, i was talking about his bassist talent. Lot a sabbath lyrics make me cogitate. Sorry for the forget :p
Joey P that's why Terrance is my favourite. for me is the best not because of his amazing way of introducing lyrics but the technique he uses to speed up the tempo with Toni's riffs. amazing , simply amazing thanks to Black Sabbath we have metal.
Underrated lyricist, yes. But not bass player. When people pick their top 10 bass players Geezer is often mentioned.
Geezer and Bill made an incredible rhythm together. Vastly underrated.
Yes, they did.
How is a timeless masterpiece underated ? This stuff will still be heard into the next century. Creating such a legendary legacy is hardly what you are calling it....
Black Sabbath are only in the top 3 (mostly number 1) on every metal top list ever made and also considered to have created the genre. Vastly underated. 😂
3:59 Holy shit
My thoughts exactly
Great cover, I like how he makes his bass louder than the backing, most covers are just listening to a song with somebody with a bass in their hand
Disraeli Gears this
It's unfortunate Geezer's bass was diminished in the mix ... it's excellent, and deserves a more prominent place.
Rite
Where’s the superlike button for this comment!
@@man-gi8suMost studio and live recordings it was hard to hear his bass.
The way this bass line is conducted by the end of the song is just unbelievable
Grew up playing bass then switched to guitar. This was my transition song. Started learning it on bass and then finished it on guitar. One of the best songs in the world, in my opinion.
Very cool! It's one of the best, that's for sure.
I didn't know War Pigs had such a good bass line until I watched your video man..well done, it's epic..
mtsimpl geezer's amazing
Lol what don't yall listen to music?
Did you notice that most of the song took place in the middle of the neck, save the 4 open strings. That must be in the zone. What a monster to learn that one. There's a certain trade-off between bass making song structure and bass solo melodies. Thats hard to do. And they tend to merge into each other along the way. The good bass players always have the song structure nearby and can both give to the song and spotlight themselves too.
onecircle1 Great comment. I've always preferred structure to improv but certainly respect both schools of thought.
Virtuoso - check out 4:00 - 4:30 insane!
Love the tone of the Fender Jazz Bass. Excellent Rendition of a Classic. Kudos
110% cool! Totally in the groove!
ThunderBassist Jay Thanks.
Maybe I've gotten lazy and don't practice enough...but even if I did, I still seem to have trouble picking up exactly what Geezer was laying down here. This video provides vital information for me to LEARN THIS SONG RIGHT. Thank you Troy. Your "Bass Player-programmed" wonderful mind is hugely evident here...to pick out all of those pentatonic "box" fills and bring them up to the light for all to see and hear. Thank you bother!
+luv basses Thanks for the nice comment but, as I said in the "about" section, I'm playing "in the spirit of Geezer" during some of the crazier sections. I was more concerned about coming up something I could play reliable live and wasn't striving as much for "note for note" in this cover.
I watched this video around 80 times over this past weekend. Slowing it down and picking it dry for all the riffs. I played along with it so many times, that I would not have been surprised if you just stopped and said “ok...that’s enough...I’m going home”. Thanks again, it was fun.
Haha...thank for bringing my numbers up.
Awesome sound and cover!!
+Tatu Nyman Thanks.
Awesome as always! Geezer is one of my bass heroes, not to mention his lyric-writing, and this is one of the best songs of one of the best bands in rock and roll history. There's a local Sabbath tribute band near where I live, and though I'm not really into the whole tribute thing, whenever they are playing they kill, and even after 40 years younger people still sing along to the lyrics, Sabbath's music is that timeless. It's good to see you enjoying yourself, too, you're always too cool, man!
Helium Road Also, the sidebar on youtube is just full of War Pigs and other Geezer bass covers. Says something right there.
Helium Road I was totally into Sabbath for a time when I was starting out. I was pretty dark in my youth. I think the fact that I'd decided I was going to one take of this song, just like the gig, took some of the pressure off and that might explain my relaxed demeanor.
I just had tears in my eyes. It's so beautiful to hear this wonderful bass lines so strong and clear and not so mushy and in the background like in the original recordings. My son of 2 1/2 keeps pressing repeat all the time.
Thanks for the awesome comment..
He is now 5 years old, he still loves to watch it!
No matter how many times I watch you.....you impress the shit out of me...your attention to detail is fucking amazing.
Please...
Thanks.
Damn, its already been almost 2 years since I first touched a bass. I came back to this song today just to see where I'm at from when I first looked at it last year. Being able to play along with you after only an hour of practice is wonderful, especially since I couldn't play it after days of practice back then. Awesome channel and skills! Watching you play has been a boon to my skills on the bass, so thank you for the wonderful content!
Welcome back and I hope that you are enjoying your time with the bass as much am. Keep up the good work and I'll see you around!
Revisiting this... Such a melodious bass line - crazy
Holy Geez....we cover this song and its a pain in the ass. first time ive seen you play it and its good to know that i had the "solo" in close proximity. of course its never the same twice.... (for me anyways) Its also one of the first times ive seen expressions on your face. Normally you look incredibly bored. Your a great player man. Thanks for all the lessons.
+G Sabat +1
Difficult? Definitely.
Referring to it as a pain in the ass though? Hell no dude, it's fun as hell to play in my opinion.
Thank you so much for this learning opportunity! a big hug!
Great hearing these classics through you Troy. It’s easy to lose the bass line in songs and how integral the bass is in songs. It’s great how you bring it up front to hear not your playing ability but seeing house the bass forms the structure for these awesome songs. As always great job
Thanks so much. I'm glad you find some benefit from the videos. Take care.
This is incredible! I wish I had this video when I was learning this song years ago.
Awesome playing.
And you always manage to get the tone I've been trying to get
forever. Great Job
+labgnat Thanks.
You ROCK Troy! It's always a treat to watch you play that bass guitar. Thank you for sharing.
Thanks a lot!
That was amazing. I'm a huge Rudy Sarzo fan and could pick out those runs. I was smiling from ear to ear on this track. Really well done. Thanks for sharing with us.
Constantine Isslamow Thanks a lot. The Sarzo part was mainly at the beginning and ending of the first guitar solo, if we're talking about the same thing. I think he may have played ascending root, 5th and octave. I prefer walking down stairs.
Excellent, Troy!!
69lucyfer Thanks. I figured you'd like it.
Cool, I played that in a few bands and I played it just like you did... I feel better about myself now.
The best way to make sure you're playing something correctly is to compare it to how this guy does it.
I hate to disappoint you, but I went off on my own during the guitar solo. Normally, I try to cover stuff as closely as I can to the original recording but, in this case, I learned it for a live situation so I took some liberties.
haha, the way you add your own stuff into your vids is NEVER disappointing! Geezer would be proud...
It was a joy to see your face emoting during the solo section. I haven't often seen your reactions as such.
Well played!
Cigar Dave More strain than emotion. I was actually more relaxed than usual because I'd already decided that I was going to do only one take of this song. That took a lot of the pressure off. Thanks.
Occasionally I go back and rewatch some faves. This is one of them (along with Duran Duran's "Rio"). You really look like you enjoyed playing this one. I wasn't a metal head myself when I was younger but I absolutely LOVE to play this song live. It's both interesting and fun. Enjoying your latest vacation inspired covers as well. Thanks.
That is one seriously cool wall. Also, excellent cover.
+Joao Gomes Thanks. Most of the masks are from DeathStudios.
TJH3113 Nice. Keep up the great work!
3:59= best part!!! I can't believe it is even possible for someone to learn a bass riff like that BY EAR! Nonetheless, this is a great cover. Respect!
Thanks, but remember, I'm playing my own interpretation of the song.
I have seen some of your videos, and you are so relaxed in most of them, but I love how this song goes inside you and you start to "dance" and sing, I'm a huge Black Sabbath fan and it's good to see how this music goes inside you, because it happens to me all the time... Great video!!!!!
zzzhaggy In most of my videos I'm trying my best to get through the song with no errors which, even on simpler song, is difficult to do. On this song, and the last few I've posted, I recorded with an "as is" approach as if I were playing them live which actually relieves some of the tension.
Was looking through your stuff for some more Cake, and was searching for War Pigs and came across this.
Did not know that Cake was a cover of this.
Impressive as usual.
Thank you.
You do great covers and the sound is perfect. And those masks are killer. Thanks for your content!
Thank you so much. Most of the masks are from DeathStudios.
Wow.... Just Wow..... 💕
It showcase both Geezer's and your talent. I'd be happy to listen to most of your bass covers as a final mixed product of the song.
I am so happy you posted this. Your covers are my favorite on youtube and they help me the most with learning songs. You nailed this cover!! Wooo!!
Sam O'Connor Thanks a lot.
Children of the Grave next please!
Which gear are you using? This sound is amazing!
Like I said, it's like sitting in on master's level instruction class. If The Professor ever charged admission, it'd be a race to see who gets in line first.
Doin' ol' Geezer proud, boss. Thanks for another bulletproof cover.
Boy, seeing you play live would have been such a kick.
Oxnard Montalvo Oh please. I do it for the comments. Thanks.
Beautiful tone! I never realized how intense the bass was in War Pigs until I watched your video. Awesome!!
Matthew Campbell Thanks.
Haven't seen a bad cover from you yet, And Im pretty sure Im not gunna. Killer Cover.
Eh, some are better than others.
Some songs maybe. But your playing is great. No matter what the song.
Ozzy: I think one of the faces in the back is moving.
Wow! Beautiful lines
Always nice to see/ear your covers........great job as usual ...
Ecclesiaste John Preston Thanks.
more Black Sabbath's cover please!
great job ! was that note for note or some improv?
***** Thanks. Some improv during the guitar solos.
TJH3113 Best improv I've seen though =)
Dude ,Are your improvs are based on geezer`s live ones? wicked improvs btw ! keep on rockin
I’ve been listening to this cover for 4 years now. Great work man!
I always come back and listen to it along with MANY more of your covers!
Wow, thanks!
Enjoyed it again Troy!!!! Simply amazing!!
Thanks again Marvine!
Fucking excellent..................You inspire me..
+Chris Nichols Thanks.
Muito legal !!! Se possível, vou deixar um pedido de música, please : phantom of the opera ( Iron Maiden )
Obrigado. Vou dar uma olhada.
This was a fantastic cover of one of my favourite songs. It was really a treat to see you enjoying yourself jamming to sabbath with a little smirk on your face.
+TehBlitzEffect Thanks.
very fun song to play! learned it in 2014, if this video was up then I would certainly had learned the song by it. very nice playing as always and an excelent tone!
+Gabriel Lopes de Cicco Thanks a lot.
The beginning is hard
Are you using a Geddy Lee signature?
+Professor Kalkyl Yes.
Hats off, much needed note for note just to appreciate how Geezer did his thing and inspired folks like myself who appreciate players who play inside the box and outside the box at the same time. Thank you.
Thanks for the great comment.
Mate, seriously. You are the KING! Whoa!
Haha, yeah, now if you'd just let my wife know that. Thanks.
Are those masks for sale
Awesome bass playing🤘Just flawless!
Thanks so much Alex!!
As always you nailed it Troy... Good job man!
Thanks again, Destin!
Another Superb job Troy. Thanks as always.
Thanks Dean.
Wow...you really knocked my socks off with this one!!!!!!!1 Incredible playing. Thanks Troy!!!!!!!!! Marvine :-)
Thanks.
I have been watching/learning from TJH 3113 for many years!! He is absolutely phenomenal!!! I know of no other bassist as good as he on TH-cam or anywhere else for that matter!!!
Thanks for the very kind words, Steven.
I have heard that song 10,000 times and played a few bar chords on my guitar 30 years ago, but Never had a clue as to how awesome the Bass track was. Thanks for the reveal !
Wow, thanks!
My favorite bass player on youtube. Great job man
Wow, thanks!
The lyrics are so relevant today! Great cover too by the way.
Definitely. Thanks.
Geezer would be so proud! Well done(as always)!
Robert Meagher Thanks.
awesome interpretation , you really inspire me sir , im an old 53 year old play by ear bassist myself my hands always wear out before this song is over anymore lol
That was so sick!!! Gave me chills!! That was absolutely perfect!! Geezer would be proud!
Thanks a lot. You think?
TJH3113 I do yes!! I've been playing guitar for close to 15 yrs and I just picked up a Squier vintage jazz bass and it's hard! Lol I figured playing guitar it's got to be the same thing in my pants completely different
You never disappoint....excellent!
Thanks.
I really like this!!! I'm learning to play bass. I hope someday be as good as you are! Keep rocking!
Thanks! And congratulations of taking up the bass. I hope you derive as much satisfaction from playing as I have/do. With some time and patience I'm sure you can surpass anything that I can do! Take care.
Beautiful cover! I love bass guitar so much. Crisp sound!
Thanks a lot!
You and I must be brothers through a different mother. Every time I look for a bass cover of my favorite "Classic Rock" song I see you have it covered. I've heard it said, "Great minds think alike".
You never know!
I love your no nonsense playing, this is a song I have to learn and came here to get a good vibe for it, and the back story is cool too. 👍
That's great to hear, Gil. I hope you found it helpful.
One of my favorites from Black Sabbath ! Great bass from Geezer ! You nailed it ! Thanks for posting !
Thanks Gustavo, I'm glad you liked it.
Many thanks for this exquisite lesson on a lifelong-favorite. I’m learning it for my band now and came to your channel first. 🙏 🤘
Thanks Jamie, I hope it’s helpful!
Wow. Great version. Thanks Troy. Everytime I listen to this... Just Wow.
Thank you very much!
I really enjoyed listening to you, good job!
+Sagi Vaitzman Thanks.
Excellent cover of this excellent song! Thanks for sharing!
+All of Us Pilgrims Thanks a lot.
Million dollar bass player!! I personally LOVE the sound of this Jazz bass. Holy grail....
That was awesome, especially that raking arpeggio.
Thanks.
One of the best covers ive seen! Great job!
Thanks a lot.
Again your bass playing is mesmerizing and an inspiration !!!!!!
Thanks so much, Spephen.
I really enjoy your bass videos. I've learned a lot watching them. Thanks for doing these.
Glad to hear it! Thank you very much. My pleasure.
Fab cover as always Troy and a great story. I am truly shocked to think that someone with your skills and obvious talent isn't out playing live. Surely that's the essence of any musician, isn't it?
Music needs you, so get out there and rock and "roll the bones." 😀
floouk Thanks. Yeah, I've always been a bit of an anomaly in that I've always loved to play, to learn songs, to write songs and to rehearse them with a band, but I have never gotten much satisfaction from playing out. Of course I did it because, that is the whole point, isn't it? But, when I was a young player I would play for hours and hours every day, learning songs and just riffing and would always derive a great sense of satisfaction from that. This TH-cam channel has really helped me reconnect to that again. The sad truth is that 99% of an average audience has no idea what they are listening to and there's no way I can (or will) compete with some hack "jumping around like a Kansas City faggot" and hitting all the wrong notes along the way.
Dayum, that's badass! I have been playing this song with my band for a while, but only by ear. Now I hear all I'm missing! If you don't mind, I'll inspire myself from your great video :) Many thanks!
Thanks, glad you liked it.
Always, without fail you never disappoint - just love watching you play, inspirational my good man.
I appreciate that! Thank you very much.
Also, the tone on your jazz bass is perfect. Loving it.
Sam O'Connor Thanks.
Cool story. It's cool when you can just walk in and everything goes well. I just auditioned for pretty big cover band in my little town, Knoxville. My goal was to go in and them say it is like you have been here all along. And sure enough they said that. I got the gig and now having to learn 60 more songs plus the 10 I already learned. Well this is one of them . And I'm going to play it just like you play it, Or at least try. You have covered well over half of the songs I need to learn thank you so much Troy. You have helped me so much over the last 2 years as I've started to play again. My goal was to work my way up and play with an established cover band and that has happened with this band they are well known and very good thanks again
That's great to hear that you got the gig! Congratulations! I'm glad I was able to help even a little bit. Thanks and take care.
Alvíssaras! Foi a melhor execução de war pigs no baixo que eu encontrei no TH-cam. Está de parabéns!
+Steve Moreira Thank you.
I am totally in love with this!! Fantastic!!
***** Thanks. I'm glad you liked it.
Totally awesome to hear and watch you play. You have sucked me into watching all of your bass covers! Also, killer masks too.... I was a subscriber to the Fangora magazine when I was kid....
Thanks a lot. Me too, until the ads started outnumbering the articles.
The best & smooth cover so far 👍👍
Wow, thanks!
Damn!!!! You made that look easy! Awesome! 🤘😝🎸🎶🎶
Thanks a lot Paul!
Man your chops are so sick! I wish I could play as smooth as you do while staying in groove! Great cover!
Vincent Graziano Thanks. Time and patience is all it takes.
You're a phenomenal player, man. I can't say anything more than that. Just brilliant.
Thank you, you are too kind.
lol I think during the lead break this is the hardest I've seen you play! It's a great jam.