I was 12 years old when Let’s Go came out, I’m 42 now and I still listen to it regularly. One of my favourite albums ever even after 30 years of listening to it.
This is exactly what I want to see. Some background on the song and how it was recorded, how you approached it and what you do different now live. I can’t count the number of times I have heard this song from playing this album over and over. Now I get to see how it’s played up close. Thanks Matt!
Not sure what equipment Brett is using here, but the band used this same studio and engineer for their 2000 self-titled album, and you can hear the similarities in the drum sounds for sure.
These longer videos with a bit of instruction are amazing. Thanks, Matt! It’s great to see some of the riffs slowed down and without the ‘backing music’. Harry Bridges is a great song too. These videos are gems 🙂
This song always brings back good memories from the summer of 1998, when we were traveling around Europe, and Let's Go was the only album we listened to that entire month.
Haha love it how you go "off piste" with your songs!! I have a habit of doing the same when blasting thru Rancid tunes myself... keeps things interesting.. 😎👍
Mr. Freeman sir unacceptable to show a little human mistakes within your catalog of a bazillion songs you have to recall. 😂 it was great as usual sir and thank you. To make time for us while your kid is practicing is awesome and we thank you for giving us your time. Have you done “officer” yet? That bass line is super rad! From a US Navy Veteran
Love that you're mixing up the albums so much, would love to see Rejected, Not to Regret or Axiom, such killer bassage. Funny i think that LP is the same as i have, the original double white vinyl 10", one of my most prized records. Much love Matt
Great video as always. Love how you go through and talk about your bass parts before you play along. Also, when you were playing the parts by themselves I could definitely hear some John Entwistle. So rad that you put those little touches in to honor John.
This is not my dream of meeting you, but, living in Uruguay i'm pretty sure this is the closest I would get. So, please, keep em' coming, and consider some merch, t-shirts, stickers, anything
just killer man, and i gotta comment again saying that ive sat down a few times in the past few years trying to lay down Bad Trip Auntie Christ and would fuckin love to see a play through. Maybe itll be something new for some fans that havent dug that much into some deep cuts youve done. cheers!
Kinda weird to say, but I wish Matt was my neighbor so we could just hang out in the front yard with a beer/coffee and talk technique, music, and instruments from time to time.
Amazing! Thanks so much for playing and explaining. Have you got an acoustic bass? Maybe play one of the acoustic song versions you’ve recorded with Tim?
Love the new format of picking the song apart before you play and giving a little history. It's by no means the most well known or complex Op Ivy song, but I've always liked Bad Town? That'd be an unusual deep cut to hear. Or Take Warning.
Always been really interested in the song Brad Logan. Ha. How did that come about? Was it recorded specifically for chef-aid and did Issac Hayes really sing with you guys or was that done in post? Ha. Great song. I would love to see it done. Take care, people.
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I was 12 years old when Let’s Go came out, I’m 42 now and I still listen to it regularly. One of my favourite albums ever even after 30 years of listening to it.
Matt Freeman doesn't make mistakes, he makes improvements
😅
Every track on “Let’s Go” is 1 of the greatest for 1 of the best albums released then!!!!
For a bass player, this channel is gold.
This somg has been stuck in my head since 94'
This is exactly what I want to see. Some background on the song and how it was recorded, how you approached it and what you do different now live. I can’t count the number of times I have heard this song from playing this album over and over. Now I get to see how it’s played up close. Thanks Matt!
Over and over again, Matt Freeman vamps on his tricky basslines
The passion that goes into his playing is amazing, his face says it all
Brett's snares always absolutely slapped.
His snare's sound on Let's Go is still my favorite snare sound of all time
@@hopelessaquarian 100%. So good! Pops so nicely.
He fits so well in rancid
Not sure what equipment Brett is using here, but the band used this same studio and engineer for their 2000 self-titled album, and you can hear the similarities in the drum sounds for sure.
I like Brandon, but no doubt the Brett era was just perfect. His style is unique. They should try to emule that sound more often.
Absolutely LOVE the inclusion of each part you are playing before the actual play through.
4:22 Thats why i love you Matt. Genuine. Just love for the music. Thanks for everything!!!
Yes!!! This was one of the first Rancid songs I fell in love with. This and Black and Blue sucked me into music for LIFE!
Love that Entwistle inspired lick. Killer.
Free lessons from one of the best bass players on how he plays his songs…..priceless big thanks Matt you rule!!!
Let's Go has so many fun songs
It was perfect to me. Thx for doing these. You are definitely my personal favorite bassist.
These longer videos with a bit of instruction are amazing. Thanks, Matt! It’s great to see some of the riffs slowed down and without the ‘backing music’. Harry Bridges is a great song too. These videos are gems 🙂
Giving a quick bass line tutorial is a nice addition. Please keep it up!
This song always brings back good memories from the summer of 1998, when we were traveling around Europe, and Let's Go was the only album we listened to that entire month.
Matt is thee best.
Matt Freeman is human and makes mistakes?! 😲
Thanks for sharing. Love watching you play.
Matt Freeman= G.O.A.T. 5he master in his domain with his instrument that is an extension of him! He is the bass!!!
Fuck yea, one of my favorites but that whole album is great from front to back
I love it when you break down the parts for us and I totally hear the Who influence now that you point it out.
Haha love it how you go "off piste" with your songs!! I have a habit of doing the same when blasting thru Rancid tunes myself... keeps things interesting.. 😎👍
diggin the new intro to the video, so cool! This channel is IT Matt! Much appreciated, thanks for doing this!
Thank you...Matt. You're amazing.
Mr. Freeman sir unacceptable to show a little human mistakes within your catalog of a bazillion songs you have to recall. 😂 it was great as usual sir and thank you. To make time for us while your kid is practicing is awesome and we thank you for giving us your time. Have you done “officer” yet? That bass line is super rad! From a US Navy Veteran
Everyone of your videos has been enjoyable and worth watching. Thanks for all the years of great music! Also, I'd love to see Antennas.
I LOVE the bass bunker videos!
It's so cool that you do this for us really love it thank you matt !
Thank you Matt !! Great teaching.
I love this song and your amazing performance🎶🎸So cool✨
Amazing videos! Amazing performance last weekend at yucca tap. Thanks for all you do Mr. Freeman!
Thanks masterrrrrrrrrrr 🇦🇷 come back to Argentina! Viva Rancid
one of my favorite songs! Thanks Matt 🤙🏻🤙🏻🤙🏻
Really enjoyed this one! I like to hear you breaking down and explaining, in addition to playing through the song.
cool to see
Matt… Damn man, Another killer vid. Finally seeing the Who thing in your playing. Would never of looked back without you ranting bout em
These videos just keep on getting better and better!!!
Love that you're mixing up the albums so much, would love to see Rejected, Not to Regret or Axiom, such killer bassage. Funny i think that LP is the same as i have, the original double white vinyl 10", one of my most prized records. Much love Matt
Great video as always. Love how you go through and talk about your bass parts before you play along. Also, when you were playing the parts by themselves I could definitely hear some John Entwistle. So rad that you put those little touches in to honor John.
Matt, this whole Bass Bunker series has been so awesome! Thanks for doing them!
That was fun. It's hilarious that your mistakes still sound great. It's awesome that your kid is a drummer. We know where he gets his rhythm from.
I'd love to see anything and everything from the debut album of Rancid.
Fuck yes! Harry Bridges!! I will be in Flint next week. Thanks Mr. Freeman. That was great, dude.
I Love the new intro.
Love your videos Matt
Just woke up and man it's like I knew this was posted. Now I can go back to bed happy! Great video, great storryteller! Good luck with the drumming! 🎉
Thank you Matt! Long live The Bass Bunker! Would love to see a video breaking down Axiom. -jRay
Man I love those videos! Thank you Matt!
This is my favorite song on that album
Really cool one !
Great stuff as always.
Kickass!! Can we get any videos on the first EP again?
Also see you and Charger on the 8th!!
Thanks for what you do!
truly my bass hero!!!
Hey Matt, can you do some Devils Brigade stuff , cheers from the UK
Love all you do brother.
Thanx for all Matt
Awesome awesome! Love these videos! Thanks so much for the time and effort 🤘🤘
Thunder fingers!!!!
May we all enjoy something as much as you enjoy playing the 4 stringer!
love getting to see the breakdown, keep em coming Matt
What do I want to see? Well shit, Matt, I'll take whatever you got!
The first time I compared Paul McCartney's bass line on "Twist and Shout" to John Entwistle's when The Who covered it live, it blew my mind.
This is not my dream of meeting you, but, living in Uruguay i'm pretty sure this is the closest I would get.
So, please, keep em' coming, and consider some merch, t-shirts, stickers, anything
U just got a new subscriber!! Much love homie. C ya in the pit...
It would be awesome if you could do a video on the song “Let’s Go” from the same album. My favourite song of yours.
It wouldn't be punk rock if it was perfect!
just killer man, and i gotta comment again saying that ive sat down a few times in the past few years trying to lay down Bad Trip Auntie Christ and would fuckin love to see a play through. Maybe itll be something new for some fans that havent dug that much into some deep cuts youve done. cheers!
I know this will sound very "hit" person, but, i want the salvation ohhhhhh, and if i fall back down... you are gonna help me back up again! Blessings
Awesome tune ! That album really still holds up. Wanna say I saw you guys in Philly w/ Fugazi on that tour ? Maybe it was before Let's go was out idk.
Kinda weird to say, but I wish Matt was my neighbor so we could just hang out in the front yard with a beer/coffee and talk technique, music, and instruments from time to time.
Legend Please do blast em, The brothels and bloodclot,
Amazing! Thanks so much for playing and explaining. Have you got an acoustic bass? Maybe play one of the acoustic song versions you’ve recorded with Tim?
Love the new format of picking the song apart before you play and giving a little history. It's by no means the most well known or complex Op Ivy song, but I've always liked Bad Town? That'd be an unusual deep cut to hear. Or Take Warning.
Would also to hear some of the background on the lyrics you’ve written too.
When is Charger coming to Norway? Would love to catch you live.
Matt said "welcome to Matt’s bass bunker, I'm Matt freeman" just like that to catch a predator host, lol
Thanks Master, this was cool!
does anybody know who was Harry Bridges? An important figure in the Union of the dockers if i'm not wrong?
Always been really interested in the song Brad Logan. Ha. How did that come about? Was it recorded specifically for chef-aid and did Issac Hayes really sing with you guys or was that done in post? Ha. Great song. I would love to see it done. Take care, people.
Thanks for this❤ Please play Adina!
こんにちは、マット動画ありがとう。
自分もベースを弾いていたのですが、ランシドのベースラインを聴いて絶望感に陥った事を思い出します。どうやればマットみたいに速弾き出来るか自分なりに努力はしたものの、指が動かなくて挫折しました。
今更ながらどうすればそんなに指が動くのか教えて頂きたいです。
Matt, what amp are you playing through in the bass bunker?
3rd Request for Axiom.
What overdrive you use ?
Union blood lyrics?
Is it really a mistake if the guy who recorded it plays it different than how he originally recorded it?
Who is Harry bridges?
First!!!
The best Is punck rock