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To me, Michael is the best bassist they've ever had. Olivieri was badass but Michael has such a great melodic approach that compliments Homme songwriting so well. Don't make me talk about the tone, omg, what an amazing tone Michael achieved in the albums (and live).
Well that's high praise from him, considering the bass players he's worked with, i guess that's why he said one of the best, so as to not step on anyone's toes, like his good friend and amazing teammate in kurt novoselic while being the highly honed rhythm section for Kurt to wail over, or the mighty john paul jones, that came out of the zeppelin shadow to sling bass on them crooked vultures with grohl, and let us not forget the infamous lemmy of motorhead and hawkwind fame that joined grohl on his probot side band, as did another bass playing singer cronos of the band venom, let alone the bassist in his rock n roll hall of fame group foo fighters, or any of the probably hundreds of people he's worked with or jammed with, but yeah that's high praise indeed, and gotta say i absolutely love them together as the driving engine for qotsa on the songs for the deaf album, so certainly wouldn't argue with him about his assessment of oliveri but would have loved to press him with a few follow up questions to why he felt that way
Nick for sure is one hell of a song writer. But in terms of delicacy of playing, he doesn't even come close to Alain Johannes or Mikey Shoes. Doesn't mean I'd consider him bad though.
@@Fritz-the-Brat Queen’s weren’t a really a delicate band when Nick was around, they were balls to the wall, though fun fact, he played bass bowed for Mosquito Song. The thing is Alain, Mikey and Nick are all different players, but what everyone forgets is that Nick was a core songwriter during his tenure in the band. Check the songwriting credits for Rated R and Songs for the Deaf. Not only were some of the songs just straight up his from before he joined the band (Tension Head, etc.) but he also co-wrote with Josh a lot on those two records.
I know Nick is controversial but I wish there was a way to find out more about him. I've always wanted to know his history with bass and his influences
That whole first album is iconic and one of the greatest albums ever recorded by anyone in my opinion. Josh will never be able to top that album. He slowing started to lose it after Songs For The Deaf lp. I can’t even listen to the last 2 albums. Complete garbage.
Not to mention the fact that Nick's singing and specially his screams were just a ferocious as his bass playing, making the songs he sang the perfect violent and fierce contrast to Josh's more laid back and calm voice. I still enjoyed Like Clockwork and Villains though, you can tell the difference between the QOTSA albums with and without bassist, no disrespect to Homme but he sounds way better playing the guitar.
I Appear Missing is one of my favs of both QOTSA and just favourite bass performances in general. So melodic and carries its own weight in the song. Michael Shuman outdid himself there imo
Great video. I just disagree with your claim that Qotsa is not a bass band. Even though they had a period without an official bass player, the bass always played one of the central roles in their songs and is very present in the mixes. Also, the basslines are interesting and inventive- you can tell that they worked hard to get a cool tone and groove. Hard rock basslines dont necessarily need to be virtuous to be cool
Mikey Shoes is definitely my favourite QOTSA bassist and overall one of my favourites ever. I love his melodic approach that no other bassist that has been in the band really had
Great video! Thanks so much I've been waiting for some recognition on QOTSA's bass players. Really enjoyed it, I think you nailed it. Shuman's taste for notes and Oliveri's fierceness are perfect descriptions.
As much as I enjoy Oliveri's playing I always wished Scott Reader would've had a presence in Qotsa. He always seemed overlooked as a bassist since Tool and Metallica passed on him in the 90s.
Biggest mistake Metallica ever made, as much as Rob is a great player. I’m sure Scott would’ve written some incredible music with Hetfield, had he the chance. I feel like Chancellor was absolutely the right choice for Tool though. Similar aggressive picked style to D’Amour while being far more experimental. Not sure Scott’s wacky finger style and reverse-strung method would’ve worked too well with Tool stuff
I met both Mike and Nick in person. Mike at a merch stand when he opened up for „The Blue Stones“ with his Solo-project „GLU“. And Nick backstage when I played support for him actually, on his Solo „Death Acoustic“ tour. Mike is like a really layed back and chill character, while Nick gave me the vibe of a 52 year old child 😅
I met Nick and Brant Bjork last year in Oceanside when they were playing in their band Stöner. It was such a cool experience knowing they’ve seen so much and been through the mainstream to the underground, and yet, they were really chill guys that just appreciate the music and care about their fans. I got some pics with them too. Way better than an autograph in my opinion, because I’ll remember those photos forever.
There was a cool chemistry between homme and oliveri, the psycho sound vs the punknroll attitude, toghether it was something beyond anyone else. Rated R and SoftD are two masterpieces. The second one is the best rock album of the last 30 years
You need to make a video on Brian Ritchie, bassist of the great, unforgotten Violent Femmes. You will never find a more skilled musician, bass runs so idiosyncratic and genius -like or a band with an utterly original sound. You need to listen to the first 4 albums. Apart from.that, plauso generale. A great channel and every single episode never fails to hit bullseye! Fai centro, regazzi'. Capito?
Definitely prefer Michael, it’s notable that almost as soon as Oliveri departed the band was able to become significantly more versatile sonically, the majority of the Oliveri stuff is very samey even if it’s a good samey
Would still love to see Les Claypool from Primus, Nikolai Fraiture from The Strokes or Shavo Odadjian from System Of A Down if you haven't gotten to him yet
Another interesting and well done profile of a band I am not that familiar with. This is such a fantastic series. How about Les Pattinson of Echo and The Bunnymen?
Hey Paul, love your videos - I would to see you analyze the bass playing in Living Colour, mainly Muzz Skillings. A very underrated band, with fantastic bass playing!
shoes is hands down the best bassist QOTSA has had. You might like the Nick-era songs better, but it’s definitely not because of the bass playing. Mikey carries a lot of the songs on the past three albums.
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That ‘I Appear Missing’ outro Bassline is the bomb
No fucking doubt....
To me, Michael is the best bassist they've ever had. Olivieri was badass but Michael has such a great melodic approach that compliments Homme songwriting so well. Don't make me talk about the tone, omg, what an amazing tone Michael achieved in the albums (and live).
Dave Grohl has openly admitted Nick is one of the best bassists he’s played with.
Well that's high praise from him, considering the bass players he's worked with, i guess that's why he said one of the best, so as to not step on anyone's toes, like his good friend and amazing teammate in kurt novoselic while being the highly honed rhythm section for Kurt to wail over, or the mighty john paul jones, that came out of the zeppelin shadow to sling bass on them crooked vultures with grohl, and let us not forget the infamous lemmy of motorhead and hawkwind fame that joined grohl on his probot side band, as did another bass playing singer cronos of the band venom, let alone the bassist in his rock n roll hall of fame group foo fighters, or any of the probably hundreds of people he's worked with or jammed with, but yeah that's high praise indeed, and gotta say i absolutely love them together as the driving engine for qotsa on the songs for the deaf album, so certainly wouldn't argue with him about his assessment of oliveri but would have loved to press him with a few follow up questions to why he felt that way
Nick for sure is one hell of a song writer. But in terms of delicacy of playing, he doesn't even come close to Alain Johannes or Mikey Shoes. Doesn't mean I'd consider him bad though.
@@Fritz-the-Brat Queen’s weren’t a really a delicate band when Nick was around, they were balls to the wall, though fun fact, he played bass bowed for Mosquito Song. The thing is Alain, Mikey and Nick are all different players, but what everyone forgets is that Nick was a core songwriter during his tenure in the band. Check the songwriting credits for Rated R and Songs for the Deaf. Not only were some of the songs just straight up his from before he joined the band (Tension Head, etc.) but he also co-wrote with Josh a lot on those two records.
I know Nick is controversial but I wish there was a way to find out more about him. I've always wanted to know his history with bass and his influences
Nick is an absolute beast of a player. Michael Shuman is a bit more sophisticated but Nick set the precedent of how to play bass in that band though.
No mention on I Appear Missing? IMO the best bass performance on any Queens song. Mickey Shoes is my favorite Queens bassist.
Same man. Mike over Olivieri all day.
@@thelawyerfrommars Yep. I love Nick but Mikey is incredible. And, yeah, that last bit in IAM is really made by the incredible, melodic bass line.
'Mexicola' will always be one of my all time favourite songs. It has such a distinct and classic vibe.
The first 10 seconds are iconic, immediately set the foreboding and eerie tone of the song.
That whole first album is iconic and one of the greatest albums ever recorded by anyone in my opinion. Josh will never be able to top that album. He slowing started to lose it after Songs For The Deaf lp. I can’t even listen to the last 2 albums. Complete garbage.
Not to mention the fact that Nick's singing and specially his screams were just a ferocious as his bass playing, making the songs he sang the perfect violent and fierce contrast to Josh's more laid back and calm voice.
I still enjoyed Like Clockwork and Villains though, you can tell the difference between the QOTSA albums with and without bassist, no disrespect to Homme but he sounds way better playing the guitar.
I Appear Missing is one of my favs of both QOTSA and just favourite bass performances in general. So melodic and carries its own weight in the song. Michael Shuman outdid himself there imo
In the Fade is one of my favorite songs ever and probably my favorite QOTSA bassline. Great video!
Great video. I just disagree with your claim that Qotsa is not a bass band. Even though they had a period without an official bass player, the bass always played one of the central roles in their songs and is very present in the mixes. Also, the basslines are interesting and inventive- you can tell that they worked hard to get a cool tone and groove. Hard rock basslines dont necessarily need to be virtuous to be cool
Mikey Shoes is definitely my favourite QOTSA bassist and overall one of my favourites ever. I love his melodic approach that no other bassist that has been in the band really had
I sat by the ocean is one of my favourite basslies
Nick is the best bassist they've had imo. His tone in his new band Stoner with Brant Bjork is fkin sweet.
100%
Great channel! Dug Pinnick from King's X would be a great vid.
I totally agree on both.
It would indeed!
Totally agree! Badass picking lefty playing through a bass amp on the EA strings and a guitar amp in the DG strings. Monster tone! Underrated!
@@tonysimmons5729 Yes, the whole band is under rated for sure!
Great video! Thanks so much I've been waiting for some recognition on QOTSA's bass players. Really enjoyed it, I think you nailed it. Shuman's taste for notes and Oliveri's fierceness are perfect descriptions.
Finally! I'm waiting for a Robert DeLeo Video
Pd: I love how the first song is "Millionaire"
As much as I enjoy Oliveri's playing I always wished Scott Reader would've had a presence in Qotsa. He always seemed overlooked as a bassist since Tool and Metallica passed on him in the 90s.
Biggest mistake Metallica ever made, as much as Rob is a great player. I’m sure Scott would’ve written some incredible music with Hetfield, had he the chance. I feel like Chancellor was absolutely the right choice for Tool though. Similar aggressive picked style to D’Amour while being far more experimental. Not sure Scott’s wacky finger style and reverse-strung method would’ve worked too well with Tool stuff
Reader is underrated as hell. As much as I love Oliveri, Reader is undoubtedly the better bassist. Welcome To Sky Valley is a career highlight.
Would love to see a deep dive into the genius of Mike Watt
loved nick and Alain but Mikey is dope. I Appear missing outro alone is one of greatest things on earth
I met both Mike and Nick in person. Mike at a merch stand when he opened up for „The Blue Stones“ with his Solo-project „GLU“. And Nick backstage when I played support for him actually, on his Solo „Death Acoustic“ tour. Mike is like a really layed back and chill character, while Nick gave me the vibe of a 52 year old child 😅
Any chance of Scott Reeder and Al Cisneros?
thank you for this video
as a huge QOTSA fan, this is amazing
Could you do an episode on John Wetton? I really appreciate all of your works. :)
I think it would be rad to see a video on Burke Shelly. He’s one of the best 70s bassists, and I think it would be an excellent tribute.
Yes!! Budgie rules!!
Budgie FLYS!
I knew Nick had played naked, but that picture brought in my mind a line of Monster In The Parasol: I've seen
things I thought I'd never saw :D
I met Nick and Brant Bjork last year in Oceanside when they were playing in their band Stöner. It was such a cool experience knowing they’ve seen so much and been through the mainstream to the underground, and yet, they were really chill guys that just appreciate the music and care about their fans. I got some pics with them too. Way better than an autograph in my opinion, because I’ll remember those photos forever.
Michael shoes is the best!!
Nick was a beast of a bass player and songs for the deaf was QUOTSA’s pinnacle
There was a cool chemistry between homme and oliveri, the psycho sound vs the punknroll attitude, toghether it was something beyond anyone else.
Rated R and SoftD are two masterpieces. The second one is the best rock album of the last 30 years
4:52 theres an image I'll never get out my head 😂😂😂
You need to make a video on Brian Ritchie, bassist of the great, unforgotten Violent Femmes. You will never find a more skilled musician, bass runs so idiosyncratic and genius -like or a band with an utterly original sound. You need to listen to the first 4 albums. Apart from.that, plauso generale. A great channel and every single episode never fails to hit bullseye! Fai centro, regazzi'. Capito?
Secondo me non ha capito. Però io so d'accordo su tutta la linea.
Not only did Oliveri provide killer bass tones and riffs...he looked cool and gave the band more personality...sorely missed!
We neeeed a Scott Reeder video too! Such a weird style!
Definitely prefer Michael, it’s notable that almost as soon as Oliveri departed the band was able to become significantly more versatile sonically, the majority of the Oliveri stuff is very samey even if it’s a good samey
I love olivieri but I think Michael wrote some fantastic and unique bass lines.
Michael Shuman is a Beastttt
Could you make an episode of Chris Slorach of Canadian punk band Metz?
Nick, Nick, Nick!!! Dude kills it!
As usual, im requesting Mike MIlls of R.E.M
Jesse Keeler from Death from Above 1979 pleaaase! they inspired the sound of Royal Blood and toured with QOTSA
Jesse almost replaces Nick back in the day but it didn't end up happening.
Could we get a "bass habits" of chevelle (dean bernardini and pete loeffler in studio)
Been waiting for this one
What about Jack Cassidy from Jefferson Airplaine,
Or Fran Sheehan From Boston
That would be Great.
YES
Great video !
Would still love to see Les Claypool from Primus, Nikolai Fraiture from The Strokes or Shavo Odadjian from System Of A Down if you haven't gotten to him yet
Do a video on Scott Reeder from Kyuss!!
I humbly request that you analyze the bass style of the late, great John Glasscock. 🙏
In The Fade was the first song I tried to learn on bass.
Another interesting and well done profile of a band I am not that familiar with. This is such a fantastic series. How about Les Pattinson of Echo and The Bunnymen?
Shumar is pretty awesome too
Do Unwound, love the channel
fuck yeah
toshiya from dir en grey would be awesome
Peter baltes would be cool next
How about Gary Thain of Uriah Heep, or Mars Cowling of Pat Travers Band, or Dug Pinnick of KingsX?
Nick was a great bassist and screamer but Mikey has come up with the best bass riffs for their songs in like clockwork and villains
Ben Shepperd/Hiro Yamamoto
to be honest, live, im really liking Alain Johannas
why can you not give a thumbs up , i get a problem report, anyway thumbs, thanks for your bass videos,
Thank you, I thoroughly enjoyed this. I wonder what are the chances of you doing an episode on Francis Buchholz?
He was the bassist from Scorpions, right?
@@andrewpappas9311 He was indeed.
2:05 Chinese scale played fast sounds like Jump in the Fire by Metallica
Ah, the beauty of a P-bass played with a pick
Could you do Pete quafie from the kinks
Do mige of H.I.M please
Hey Paul, love your videos - I would to see you analyze the bass playing in Living Colour, mainly Muzz Skillings. A very underrated band, with fantastic bass playing!
shoes is hands down the best bassist QOTSA has had. You might like the Nick-era songs better, but it’s definitely not because of the bass playing. Mikey carries a lot of the songs on the past three albums.
I'm glad I bought rated r when it came out....
Nice...but still no KING's X dUg Pinnick...😞
And Jerry Fucking Only??????
Those are not the notes that the bass is playing in little sister. its C# Ab E Eb, C# Eb E Ab
4:57 😂😂😂
Oliver is soon good. Sucks he couldn't stay in the band.
🙃
QOTSA was never the same after Oliveri
Hard listening to new QOTSA after just hearing their earlier songs, they just lose their punch
idk about Lo Fi buddy...
There're no Queens without Nick...
Despite what the press says, they really lost their juice when Oliveri left
🥰☠
Definitely lost their edge when Oliveri left.
Uh, no, they've never been described as Nu-Metal, but the antithesis of that...
Bass players...and no one is talkin bout sid vicious????