Matt, I'd love to see a play along/tutorial for "Axiom" by Rancid. "Maxwell Murder" obviously gets a lot of (well deserved) attention, but since the first time I popped in Rancid 2000 I've always been equally impressed with the "Axiom" solo and I've always kinda wondered if you threw that in just trying to top yourself!
This was the first Op Ivy song I heard twenty something years ago on a shoutcast station on winamp and was immediately hooked because radio didn't share any of the good stuff. Love what you're doing Matt and I think it's great you even have music teachers referencing you on their channels naow!
Hell yeah! 33 years ago, got this record, then a bass. Did my best to play along. Big one that got many hooked. Read an interview where Matt was asked about advice for new players. Said 'Just play whatever sounds good.' BOOM! Thanks for much inspiration, Matt!
Amazing! I like the smile you make every time you run through these gems! I’d ask to hear “Detroit” one of my fav catchy bass lines! Rock on! Merry Christmas!
This record had a profound impact on my life and being able to watch you go back talk about how you wrote these sick basslines is beyond rad. Thanks for doing this!
These videos make my heart happy. If TheMusicalSchizo circa 1993 had any idea this sort of thing would happen, where one of his favorite bassists of all time broke down his bass lines he'd lose his damn mind. Now 31 years later, we occupy that reality. Thanks, Matt! (Side note - I'm pretty psyched that 95% of the time my ear picked it out right and played it how you play it on the Operation Ivy stuff - that is a pretty lo-fi record and it's hard to pull the bass out sometimes).
Man I learned this from a guy almost 20 years ago and he showed how to play it pretty much spot on to how you do. That last 3 note chromatic run in the chorus I was sure he was wrong. He said it was G# G F#. I played it as G F# E to end the line. Well I’m impressed he got it right all those years ago and I wish I listened closer instead of doing what I thought it would be without actually listening to the track.😅 Now I can play it spot on. Only difference is I sometimes use the open A string instead of fretting the E string on the 5th fret in the verse. Sometime do the same work D note and open D string but only for Ds in the verse. Love your work Mr freeman!
Outstanding. I'd love to see Someday . Or Sarcastic (admittedly because I want a better recording of it). Or Hedgecore because I've been going by that online for the past 25 years.
Mr. Freeman thank you for the Christmas presents to us out here!!! Funny I see my 15 year old self listening to this record and going wow these dudes are super rad!! Wondering if you look at yourself playing these songs and go wow what a trip to be playing these songs now. Thank you Mr. Freeman, and happy new year!! From a US Navy Veteran
I would actually love to see a video on coming up with basslines for beginners. The hardest part seems to be coming up with the basic shell of a bassline. So maybe some basic starting points you think of (your basic philosophy on how you follow chords), then maybe some basic tips when coming up with baselines (for beginners), and then maybe how to build off of that to eventually come up with more advanced baselines (which could definitely be a video on its own). Thanks again Matt and hope you have a great holiday season 👍🙏
Didn’t you do this one really early on, during covid lockdowns, on instagram? Anyway great song and as always nice to see you go through the different parts of the song. Thanks for doing this!
Love these videos. Just wondering if you are doing these from memory or does it require some practice before recording the video to remember all of these baselines from forever ago?
lol I was just listening to opiv and was thinking healthy body sick mind has one of my favorite bass in it. Oh and strange enough I got a rancid puzzle as a Christmas gift. I didn’t know you guys sold puzzles?
How the heck did Lookout records go bust with Operation Ivy, Green Day and Rancid on their label? Three awesome bands and the label faded away like the 1990's...
Any chance you could bring Lars to the bunker and redo New Orleans, if not I know for sure true rancid fans are ready for white knuckle ride if you are King Freeman 🎉
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Me: sitting here in amazement every time.
Matt Freeman: “yeah that was ok.”
The smile that came over your face I can only imagine is remembering the days writing and playing that song.
The best part of these videos is that big grin you have every time you play. Thanks Matt.
with my son in my arms, listening to my favorite songs! Thanks Matt!!!
ohhh yeahhhh
Matt, I'd love to see a play along/tutorial for "Axiom" by Rancid. "Maxwell Murder" obviously gets a lot of (well deserved) attention, but since the first time I popped in Rancid 2000 I've always been equally impressed with the "Axiom" solo and I've always kinda wondered if you threw that in just trying to top yourself!
Seeing how happy Matt gets playing is song makes me happy in a deep old place in my heart.
This was the first Op Ivy song I heard twenty something years ago on a shoutcast station on winamp and was immediately hooked because radio didn't share any of the good stuff. Love what you're doing Matt and I think it's great you even have music teachers referencing you on their channels naow!
Hell yeah! 33 years ago, got this record, then a bass. Did my best to play along. Big one that got many hooked. Read an interview where Matt was asked about advice for new players. Said 'Just play whatever sounds good.' BOOM! Thanks for much inspiration, Matt!
Una de mis canciones favoritas de Operation ivy!!!!!! 👊🏻😎
Love it 😀 😊
The smile he gets when playing.
"I know, I'm awesome."
Red hot moon please Matt!
yess! i have been waiting for this one 🤘
Always love to see the Op Ivy playthroughs!
leyendaaaaaa!!!!
One of my favourite bands since I can remember!
Amazing how the bass can be the star of a song sometimes
Big thanks matt!
Amazing! I like the smile you make every time you run through these gems! I’d ask to hear “Detroit” one of my fav catchy bass lines! Rock on! Merry Christmas!
Damn! Your bass sounds fantastic!🤘🏻
Another one to get my pleccy into! Cheers matt as always.. 👍😎
This record had a profound impact on my life and being able to watch you go back talk about how you wrote these sick basslines is beyond rad. Thanks for doing this!
I love how happy you are when you're playing
Walking bassline? All I see is sprinting! Great job as always. Happy holidays and a happy new year to everyone in this community!
I love the bass bunker. Big fan. I'd really like to see some Devil' Brigade upright bass stuff. I'm trying to learn upright right now
A day late, but the Christmas present I wanted has arrived! Thanks Matt!
Oh Yeah!!!
I would love to see you play some of the devils brigade material on the upright bass!
These videos make my heart happy. If TheMusicalSchizo circa 1993 had any idea this sort of thing would happen, where one of his favorite bassists of all time broke down his bass lines he'd lose his damn mind. Now 31 years later, we occupy that reality. Thanks, Matt!
(Side note - I'm pretty psyched that 95% of the time my ear picked it out right and played it how you play it on the Operation Ivy stuff - that is a pretty lo-fi record and it's hard to pull the bass out sometimes).
Awesome! One of my favourite Op Ivy songs.
Matt, Matt, Matt this is the best song ever! Covered it myself years back. I still love it. Thank you so much Bombshell and everting else
Nice track!! Love Operation Ivy, Rancid and Charger.. cheers Matt!! Good video and playing!!
That was sick man! I freakin’ love Op Ivy and Rancid 🔥
This has always been one of my favorite songs to play on bass. An absolute treat indeed! Thanks for bringing this one into the world, Matt!!!
Thanks Matt for share your music. Argentina loves you! 🙌🏻
hard hard hard. It's hard even to Matt!
Your basslines were always way ahead of their time and still hold up today!!! Thanks as always for sharing with us 🙏
One of my Op. Ivy faves. Thanks Matt!
A timeless classic! Thanks man for all the amazing bass lines🔥
Man I learned this from a guy almost 20 years ago and he showed how to play it pretty much spot on to how you do. That last 3 note chromatic run in the chorus I was sure he was wrong. He said it was G# G F#. I played it as G F# E to end the line. Well I’m impressed he got it right all those years ago and I wish I listened closer instead of doing what I thought it would be without actually listening to the track.😅 Now I can play it spot on. Only difference is I sometimes use the open A string instead of fretting the E string on the 5th fret in the verse. Sometime do the same work D note and open D string but only for Ds in the verse. Love your work Mr freeman!
That was beautiful, Matt, thanks a bunch for this one.
Amazing bass lines! Hope the next rancid album really showcases the amazing bass lines.
One of my faves! Love it! Thanks for the walk-thru Matt!
The best
Hope a devils brigade song with the doublebass one day 🔥
your smirks are infectious....
That so much faster than i expect
Oh good, a play along, this should be easy! 😅😅😅
Such a great song
Yessssssss!!!
This was a staple cover for my teenage punk band 🤙🏻
Happy holidays sir, and thanks for your weekly gift! See you next year! ❤
Outstanding. I'd love to see Someday . Or Sarcastic (admittedly because I want a better recording of it). Or Hedgecore because I've been going by that online for the past 25 years.
The Master Revisiting his past teachings for all the bass players out there.
Thanks Matt !
Very cool!
I will not quit asking you until you play it! Meat Market from Basic Radio! PLEASE!
Mr. Freeman thank you for the Christmas presents to us out here!!! Funny I see my 15 year old self listening to this record and going wow these dudes are super rad!! Wondering if you look at yourself playing these songs and go wow what a trip to be playing these songs now. Thank you Mr. Freeman, and happy new year!! From a US Navy Veteran
my fretting hand hurts just watching this....
I would love a play along tutorial to Room without a window or Freeze Up! ❤
Nice one ❤
I was looking for songs to learn and cover for my channel. This one is going on the list. Love it man!!
Love this one sir. Appreciate you for doing these. Would love to see Maxwell Murder on the Rancid side, and My Life by Op Ivy!
I would actually love to see a video on coming up with basslines for beginners. The hardest part seems to be coming up with the basic shell of a bassline. So maybe some basic starting points you think of (your basic philosophy on how you follow chords), then maybe some basic tips when coming up with baselines (for beginners), and then maybe how to build off of that to eventually come up with more advanced baselines (which could definitely be a video on its own). Thanks again Matt and hope you have a great holiday season 👍🙏
Axiom please matt .... merry Christmas!
Axiom, white knuckle ride, and the bottle please!!!!
You rule!!!!
Love it Matt, can you do Artificial Life next?
Voting for Prisoner's Song!
Didn’t you do this one really early on, during covid lockdowns, on instagram? Anyway great song and as always nice to see you go through the different parts of the song. Thanks for doing this!
Ghost Dance!
Can you do a walk through/tutorial of the Maxwell Murder solo plz
🔥
Love these videos. Just wondering if you are doing these from memory or does it require some practice before recording the video to remember all of these baselines from forever ago?
Have you made a video for Axiom?
He’s gotta learn all these tracks again cause they’re gonna be headlining No Values 2025 😉
lol I was just listening to opiv and was thinking healthy body sick mind has one of my favorite bass in it. Oh and strange enough I got a rancid puzzle as a Christmas gift. I didn’t know you guys sold puzzles?
Long version of Healthy Body !
fuck yes
What is your favorite Who song based on John’s playing?
More Op Ivy. Healthy Body. Bankshot.
Please do Axiom and radio Havana
How the heck did Lookout records go bust with Operation Ivy, Green Day and Rancid on their label? Three awesome bands and the label faded away like the 1990's...
Time to bust out the stand up. Devils brigade....
Jesus
Any chance you could bring Lars to the bunker and redo New Orleans, if not I know for sure true rancid fans are ready for white knuckle ride if you are King Freeman 🎉
First!
Get the band back together please. (Yep had to be another of those people....😂)
Nice track!! Love Operation Ivy, Rancid and Charger.. cheers Matt!! Good video and playing!!