Yeah. If studio boss knew beforehand that Cliff was gonna pass away, maybe he would have shelled out money for a underground heavy metal band's debut album in an era which was ruled by pop stars & hair metal bands
Ride the Lightning was said to be Cliff's and Kirk's album pretty much because they really took control of the song righting etc. i think the call of ktlulu was the only one that dave had helped right in the early day but Cliff and Kirk really wrote some great riffs.
@@pinkbastard2.080 yeah james wrote many solos, Im curious just how they made that in the process, its was not shown in any video, I think James sang the melodies he wantes in guitar, or played a slower version so kirk can have it or maybe he was telling kirk what to play...maybe he just played a sloppy version of the main ideas?.... whatever I never understood the process and Im curious about how he wrote solos for Kirk
Cr33p3rKid Ranging from 100 used to 250,000. I say you should buy an Ibanez SR or GSR if you're learning. Nice entry level instruments for 100-300 usd. Worth it! You can't go wrong with a Squier Jazz (very versatille!) for around 200 dollars either! I was going for the Cliff tone, got some really nice info, but it won't be cheap.
can you imagine, short career but lasting effect on the music world and die hard fans like you and me carrying the the music to share and giving someone an awesome experience.
i love the sound of this bass. it has a real raw yet classic sound to it if that makes any sense. but regardless cliff burton is my number 1 inspiration for bass playing. RIP Cliff
Definitely. Bassists prefer different styles and tones, be it to either "cut-through" or to "support." Some play more notes while others just sit on that E with a pick generally. If anyone has ever heard a song without bass or been in the studio to record, you KNOW that when the producer puts in each instrument one at a time (starting with guitar, drums, vocals and then finally bass) it makes a huge difference.
I think it's usually drums-bass-guitar-vocals, though. After all, the drums and bass lay the foundation of the song. I remember reading that during the recording of Master of Puppets, Cliff actually recorded his bass tracks after James' rhythm guitar tracks. This was considered unusual.
Fade to Black is one of my favorite songs of all times. I wonder why Cliff thought about fading away… he was such an extraordinary human being maybe he was too much for this world. I hope that Cliff have found his peace. Love you forever wonderful creature
My electric is broke. Had to order a replacement part for the floyd rose bridge. But I whipped out the spanish guitar, checked the tuning and played along. I actually play the acoustic part faster than is necessary when playing this song on my own. So this felt easier than I expected to play along to.
You make a good point about fingers versus a pick. However, what most people do not know is that music engineers nowadays will quantize the bass track to match the kick drum. Before computers they would cut the recording tape of a bass track and tape it back yo sync with the bass drum. By the time Jason was on board alot more money ( bigger budget) was likely invested in perfecting the recording process.
@@sharonbones1655 Hell yeah, Genes playing us insane. Btw guys listen to "My Last Words" by megadeth, the bass is nasty. Same with holy war (just bass and drums)
Its different being a good bassist, than being a good bass player... I also think that frank and david are great bass players (i cant judge if they are better than cliff, because cliff died so early, he could have been even better), but cliff had real knowledge about bass and music theory, he could even write a bassline in his head, pass it to a paper, and it sounds exactly like he imagined it, he was a way better musician and bassist.
Im sure this kind of riffs and the unforgiven chorus has influence from Lynyrd Skynyrd - Simple Man, some are the exact same notes but is not plagiarism nor stuff... its a common A minor progression and the notes in between are the same as in simple man
Do it man! Cliff inspired me to play bass. It's a very easy instrument to play. I've been playing 14 months and have already mastered Seek & Destroy, Orion, For Whom the Bell Tolls, Fight Fire With Fire and many other songs!
If you ever wondered why Kirk's solos from this era are so fucking perfect... just listen to the bassline. Kirk's just following along with Cliff! I won't say "easy", but composing a guitar solo on top of Cliff's basslines don't take virtuoso talent to write. Cliff already did the heavy lifting. Just pick a matching scale, and run up and down the neck w/ it. E pentatonic phrygian in this case (and most).
Sure, Frank's not impressive, but no player has to be hugely impressive. Frank's a great ensemble player and performer. And looking at Dave vs. Cliff for the few years Cliff was alive, well, Peace Sells came out the same year as Master of Puppets. They both display an admirable command of their instrument in those albums, albeit in different ways: Cliff in a more melodic sense, Dave more in a rhythmic, background role.
Who the fuck cares who may or may not better! This is Cliff playing here so show some respect, I can assure you, he's the best bass player in this vid!
Ohh the song is DEFINITELY effected when the bass isn't even present.It may seem like the bass isn't even present but thats because it's mainly a harmony instrument just like someone else said. Also too, cliff was more focused on mids and cutting through the mix instead of supporting with a more bass-ier tone. Therefore, it doesnt help Cliff's part that much.
What? Bass is equally important as a Lead guitar. If there were no bass or drums their would be no Guitar. Drums and bass are probably more important then lead as bass and drums keep everyone in time, and are just amazing
@imbazikerman i never said mustaine can sing. I said you can't beat that four for pure musicianship...I meant on instruments. hetfield can definitely sing better than mustaine, that's no question. But with those four, i wouldn't care if there were no vocals at all.
Can someone tell me his eq setting that he uses on R.TL.? I've almost have his sound but it's just not quite right. if anybody knows please tell, I'd appreciate it.
Id say Dave Ellefson is very close to Cliff's skill but Cliff did only 3 albums, so compare both of them for those few years only. Frank is good but I never seen anything very very very impressive made by him except got the time solo
Sounds so dark and sad....Rest In Peace Cliff
More like rust in peace amirite
I
Vic Rattlehead when ever you hear thunder its just cliff playing in heaven
Wow thanks, I´ll never Forget this idea now :)
you saved us..how do you get only drums and bass?
No matter how acoustic or guitar-centered a song is, it can still have an awesome bassline. Demonstrated here perfectly.
MrDudeguitar0 same with the Fight fire with fire intro 🤘🏻
I wish their first albums had the black album mixing. The bass was so present and Cliff definitely deserved that kind of treatment early on.
Yes, Cliff's bass was something special. Check out my bass-enhanced video of The Call of Ktulu.
That didn't happen because he was a very sloppy and messy player (very noticeable) unlike Newsted.
@@larsulcer7156 he was a kid
Yeah. If studio boss knew beforehand that Cliff was gonna pass away, maybe he would have shelled out money for a underground heavy metal band's debut album in an era which was ruled by pop stars & hair metal bands
@@larsulcer7156 Cliff was NOT sloppy. This is what an overdriven bass, played finger style with really drums sounds like
It's so crazy how this sounds like an entirely different song in the first minute or so...
because nothing is playing? Sorry if that's the joke. very sorry
That's because in some parts he actually played Bass and NOT fucking rhythm guitar on Bass.
Cliff Burton playing bass is better than porn.
No doubt
Cliffs playing is porn
@@aydanneilson-bourke7378 hahaha, stupid asshole
It's bass porn and beyond
I'd say better than watching, but worse than making
Clifford lee Burton.......play,s fucking awesome he is my idol (R.I.P) 27.09.86
mike stienen Fucking nazi Cliff Burton would have hated you! antifa!!!!
Ride the Lightning was said to be Cliff's and Kirk's album pretty much because they really took control of the song righting etc. i think the call of ktlulu was the only one that dave had helped right in the early day but Cliff and Kirk really wrote some great riffs.
Your comment is six years old, but according to james hetfield he had to right some of Kirk's solos.
@@pinkbastard2.080Your comment is three years old and full of shit.
@@pinkbastard2.080 yeah james wrote many solos, Im curious just how they made that in the process, its was not shown in any video, I think James sang the melodies he wantes in guitar, or played a slower version so kirk can have it or maybe he was telling kirk what to play...maybe he just played a sloppy version of the main ideas?.... whatever I never understood the process and Im curious about how he wrote solos for Kirk
Listening to Cliff's bass urges me to get a Bass Guitar more and more each time.
Do it :p
+Ronnie Nine How much is the average 4-string?
Cr33p3rKid Ranging from 100 used to 250,000. I say you should buy an Ibanez SR or GSR if you're learning. Nice entry level instruments for 100-300 usd. Worth it! You can't go wrong with a Squier Jazz (very versatille!) for around 200 dollars either! I was going for the Cliff tone, got some really nice info, but it won't be cheap.
Cr33p3rKid Also, you can PM me, I was searching for that tone for years.
+Ronnie Nine Alright! I'll see what kinds Guitar Center has XD Thanks!
Bro, that chorus bass riff is fucking killer, dude. Gives me soooo many chills, man. I'm serious.
Glad you enjoy it. Got loads more on my channel
He gave his part and it's keller
can you imagine, short career but lasting effect on the music world and die hard fans like you and me carrying the the music to share and giving someone an awesome experience.
05:30 Steve Harris !!!
The Sign of the Cross, holy shit haha
i love the sound of this bass. it has a real raw yet classic sound to it if that makes any sense. but regardless cliff burton is my number 1 inspiration for bass playing. RIP Cliff
KInda Geezer Butlerish
00:00 Bark at the Moon
This is a good recording to practice the guitar parts to.
I totally agree man 100%
god please give us Cliff Back !!!
Rest in peace cliff i love your bass skills ! rest in peace the Legendary !
Definitely. Bassists prefer different styles and tones, be it to either "cut-through" or to "support." Some play more notes while others just sit on that E with a pick generally. If anyone has ever heard a song without bass or been in the studio to record, you KNOW that when the producer puts in each instrument one at a time (starting with guitar, drums, vocals and then finally bass) it makes a huge difference.
My favorite first power speed metal bass player since I was in high school (late 1984).
Its a song of his own like this. Its a piece of art!
Thanks for mixing and uploading - excellent ... it's hard to appreciate the brilliance and talent of musicians in the final complete arrangement.
Fade To Black - The RAW beefed version! HELL YEAH!!!!!!!
the bass-line kind of reminds me of "Simple Man"
simple man is a half step down but yeah the noting is correct a little bit
best moment is from 00:00 to 6:40
Thank you
Unique Stile!!!! perfect for Metallica!! Cliff Burton you are the Best!!!!
Cliff always makes the horns while playing (like how Kirk flips everyone off lol). I love that.
Lol, Cliff did that because of a finger injury he had on his pinky from fishing which made it hard to bend all the way (Sorry for late comment)
In another 100 Years Metallica will still be the best metal band of all time.
EET FUK!
Everyone has one thing there really good at and cliff broke the mold he was and will for ever be remembered as one of the greats . Legend
Rest in peace cliff.. miss you.
3:05
Rest In Peace, Cliff.
I think it's usually drums-bass-guitar-vocals, though. After all, the drums and bass lay the foundation of the song. I remember reading that during the recording of Master of Puppets, Cliff actually recorded his bass tracks after James' rhythm guitar tracks. This was considered unusual.
He was one of the very main reasons why I decided to take a bass and learn to play it... he and Steve Harris, actually...
Sickest picture of Cliff
This is such a beautiful bassline. Get that shit, Cliff!! Damn!
Fade to Black is one of my favorite songs of all times. I wonder why Cliff thought about fading away… he was such an extraordinary human being maybe he was too much for this world. I hope that Cliff have found his peace. Love you forever wonderful creature
Thank you for posting this...itZ like having access to the actual multi-trackZ!!! 🎸
bass, drums and guitars, all of them...
the bass have one melody awesome
Yeaaaaaaaahhh Cliff creaton of song very very beautiful and scream of salvation!!!
In another 100 years Cliff Burton will still be mentioned for best bassist of all time, now that says something!
Hell yes! 🤘🏻😎🤘🏻
Cliff! ❤
He was a wild one, and played the bass so beautiful.
the rithm bass is simple, but Cliff's bass is..... Cliff's bass
My electric is broke. Had to order a replacement part for the floyd rose bridge. But I whipped out the spanish guitar, checked the tuning and played along. I actually play the acoustic part faster than is necessary when playing this song on my own. So this felt easier than I expected to play along to.
Just amazing❤
Fuckin' best song ever. R.I.P cliff burton
You make a good point about fingers versus a pick. However, what most people do not know is that music engineers nowadays will quantize the bass track to match the kick drum. Before computers they would cut the recording tape of a bass track and tape it back yo sync with the bass drum. By the time Jason was on board alot more money ( bigger budget) was likely invested in perfecting the recording process.
thats epic! R.I.P!
Well, one you're comfortable with the record version, you can introduce some simple trills and bends of your own :)
Great!!!
Thanks - excellent.
awesome
Rest in peace brother u are fucking beast !!!
Codey Horn And of course he will always inspire others not only to be '' beasts'' on thew bass, but to also be great musical composers too.
+jack redemption EXACTLY :)
Lars inspired me to play vocals ...
Shallex found you again
Gotta love the shirt he is wearing
Never it would sound like this,so beautiful
BASS AND DRUMS AND A GOOD LOOKING.....
That is is. That was the first song I learned on Bass
cliff Burton makes me want to learn bass guitar so bad.
🤘
nothing against ellefson, i love him too, but cliff was god.
Steve harris too....cliff...harris...and belive me or not....gene simmons are the reason i play bass guitar...
@@sharonbones1655 Not a huge Kiss fan, but I know I was impressed with Simmons' Bass in Detroit Rock City.
Not a fan either....but the guy can play bass....bass line in GOIN BLIND AND LOVE IT LOUD THEY PRETTY SICK...
@@sharonbones1655
Hell yeah, Genes playing us insane.
Btw guys listen to "My Last Words" by megadeth, the bass is nasty. Same with holy war (just bass and drums)
You sure you don’t have anything against him??????
El DIOS del Bajo Yeah!!
There was a couple of riffs from ride the lightning that were Dave's, not just the spider chord.
lml CLIFF EM ALL!!!!
Its different being a good bassist, than being a good bass player... I also think that frank and david are great bass players (i cant judge if they are better than cliff, because cliff died so early, he could have been even better), but cliff had real knowledge about bass and music theory, he could even write a bassline in his head, pass it to a paper, and it sounds exactly like he imagined it, he was a way better musician and bassist.
you saved us
Thank you.
@aassyr1111 the tone is quite nice man... suits the song
Im sure this kind of riffs and the unforgiven chorus has influence from Lynyrd Skynyrd - Simple Man, some are the exact same notes but is not plagiarism nor stuff... its a common A minor progression and the notes in between are the same as in simple man
Thanks for the comment, I'll check that song out ^_^
i think the bass has varying levels of importance, depending on how each band decides to utilize it.
* one of the best
This is downright amazing!!
👍🏻🤘🏻😎🤘🏻
Is Cliff using the Spoiler here?
i just bought a ruby red rickenbacker 4003 bass, and then realized cliff used to play a red ric. you are missed.
And though you cant hear it, the drums make me want a double bass pedal for my kit
R.I.P. Cliff✌😎
If you listen very closely, you can hear James talking near cliffs pick ups. Also you can hear James playing the guitar too!
Can you give me timestamps if you can (sorry for commenting 4 years later)
he made me get a bass...:)
@MrBassman1995 You're wrong.
He STILL IS a bass god.
So why don't u? :) Go for it!
I can't wait to go to heaven to shred with cliff
Cute 🎸🎶🎶🎶
Cliff them all
Do it man! Cliff inspired me to play bass. It's a very easy instrument to play. I've been playing 14 months and have already mastered Seek & Destroy, Orion, For Whom the Bell Tolls, Fight Fire With Fire and many other songs!
RIP Cliff Burton
@kmchipower
metallica owns them on all levels. all levels...
Happy birthday, you beautiful bastard :D \m/
I have been waiting to a "bass and drums only" version of Battery. Think you can do that?
nice.
If you ever wondered why Kirk's solos from this era are so fucking perfect... just listen to the bassline. Kirk's just following along with Cliff! I won't say "easy", but composing a guitar solo on top of Cliff's basslines don't take virtuoso talent to write. Cliff already did the heavy lifting. Just pick a matching scale, and run up and down the neck w/ it. E pentatonic phrygian in this case (and most).
Exactly, though I think it sounds best as done on the record. Less is more and all.
Sure, Frank's not impressive, but no player has to be hugely impressive. Frank's a great ensemble player and performer.
And looking at Dave vs. Cliff for the few years Cliff was alive, well, Peace Sells came out the same year as Master of Puppets. They both display an admirable command of their instrument in those albums, albeit in different ways: Cliff in a more melodic sense, Dave more in a rhythmic, background role.
Who the fuck cares who may or may not better! This is Cliff playing here so show some respect, I can assure you, he's the best bass player in this vid!
Goat cliff
Ohh the song is DEFINITELY effected when the bass isn't even present.It may seem like the bass isn't even present but thats because it's mainly a harmony instrument just like someone else said. Also too, cliff was more focused on mids and cutting through the mix instead of supporting with a more bass-ier tone. Therefore, it doesnt help Cliff's part that much.
What? Bass is equally important as a Lead guitar. If there were no bass or drums their would be no Guitar. Drums and bass are probably more important then lead as bass and drums keep everyone in time, and are just amazing
Can you share the bpm of this backing track? Thanks
Do it, the bass in For Whom The Bell Tolls is very simple!
@imbazikerman i never said mustaine can sing. I said you can't beat that four for pure musicianship...I meant on instruments. hetfield can definitely sing better than mustaine, that's no question. But with those four, i wouldn't care if there were no vocals at all.
Why all the backing tracks are with too louder bass? Why not with normal, balanced drum and bass without vocals?
Can someone tell me his eq setting that he uses on R.TL.? I've almost have his sound but it's just not quite right. if anybody knows please tell, I'd appreciate it.
Which is why I specified the record version.
cliff style is fucking awesome.........he play,s with her finger,s better to do.R.I.P
Id say Dave Ellefson is very close to Cliff's skill but Cliff did only 3 albums, so compare both of them for those few years only. Frank is good but I never seen anything very very very impressive made by him except got the time solo