Did this really just happen? There I was, randomly listening to Like a Prayer thinking: _"Wow. This actually has super cool bass parts. Let me see if TH-cam has some useful info on how to play them... Hmm, what about this dude?"_ He rambles for a few minutes, I almost get bored, but then he off-handedly mentions Robert Palmer and Pink Floyd and it's daunting on me: _"Hold on, is this the original session bassist?!"_ He soon confirms my suspicion, then not only plays the fun bit, but also explains his licks and basically tells you how to get the sound. As much sh*t there is on TH-cam these days, sometimes it's just amazing. 😃 This could not have been more precisely what I was looking for. Thanks for doing this, Guy! Over the past years I've come to realize that much of the music I love today would not be half of what it is without the incredibly talented session players who deserve way more credit. It's cool that they finally get some more exposure on TH-cam.
I think playing bass is better in the long run. Most people won't swarm you if you are successful in a hit band. You'll make the same amount of money, play bass lines for famous artists. But won't get bombarded like the singer or guitarist. Under the radar rich success.
Sorry to piggy back on this reply just to get my own message out. Thank you Guy. It has always been a pleasure to watch you play. I love your sound and your antics. Stay safe and healthy and never stop listening to your muse.
The bass in like a prayer is the reason I started playing. It’s just incredible, one of the best ever created. Thanks so much for the story and the music!
It’s amazing. And Guy doubling his bass line with a synth bass gives the low end such beautiful resonance. And don’t get me started on his playing with PF. Bravo, Guy!
Knowing that he's sitting in (most likely) an empty room talking to his iphone, this guy is an amazing story teller...natural, free flowing delivery...and the wit only helps.
Leland Sklar is doing home bass sessions and story time too! This lock-down is kinda great (and I'm not even a bass player!). th-cam.com/video/ns06Cy_nUrI/w-d-xo.html
I have to say that I didn’t know who you were before stumbling upon a video of Run Like Hell. I always tell my wife that I believe that music is 40 percent music and 60 percent connecting. You hit it 100/100. Thank you so much for doing what you do!
makes the song i think ,i cant think of many bass lines that kick in right near the end and make it a good song to an amazing song,,,it is without doubt the best bit in my opinion ,i love it x
@12:14 majestic. For 30 years I’ve wanted to know what was going on with Guy’s bass line. This is one of the tracks from my childhood that got me into bass playing. This and Icehouse’s truly epic “Don’t Believe Anymore”.
"We're all in the shadow of Pino....well, he's bloody tall"! Love it! Good bass players are ten a penny, but a funny one is worth their weight in gold.
Honestly, Guy has performed as a stand-up comedian. I couldn't tell you the exact years, perhaps he still performs when time allows? But I do know he was very well received. He's always been a good storyteller with a fantastic sense of humor.
You would get melody from percussion if you were on piano, not drums. The melodies on Like A Prayer were all created by either Pat Leonard of Madonna or both. Stephen Bray was a drums/beat guy not so much melody or lyrics
Guy is an amazing player and a looks a great person too. He should be someone who we can spend several hours talking about music and life without being boring. Long life to the master
Guy love your playing over the years. Floyd, Jackson Madonna, Palmer etc. Yes I read your book. I actually use Like a Prayer (and other Madonna songs you played on) as an example for my daughters of normal/nice people can do amazing things. Keep doing what you do.
Like a Prayer is truly one of the great pop songs. Timeless due to the sort of brilliant musicianship and talent on display here. This baseline just flows so effortlessly. That crescendo when it goes into back into major key is just 👌
I was liking you, now I LOVE you. Even more. That "Like a Prayer" work is legendary. Great man, great player, great musician, great heart, great human. Thank you for being with us.
I keep watching this over and over... Guy just looks like he is having a great time playing and he has an infectious attitude. Great video, the man is so humble and so talented!!
I listened to this song all the time when it came out and always thought that bass was done on a synth,a DX7 or Jupiter 8. I only discovered this video recently and was blown away to see Guy does it on bass. Ive been a musician for 43 years (Keyboards and Synths),been in many bands during the 80s with some brilliant bassists,the bass in this is the best ive heard and as musician im even more blown away by this.
I just wanna say, your bass style compliments the PULSE concert beyond my comprehension. Before watching the PULSE re mastered videos, I could not have imagined those tracks to have gotten better, yet they did. your bass style fits with Floyd like a key unlocks a door.
Thank you Guy... You played That Riff off Sorrow, Sorrow is my favroute Floyd Song and that riff off the Live show always blew me away ,, and you just made my day showing how you did it :-)
I remember half listening to "like a prayer" on the radio one day and then suddenly having the realization that the band were absolutely on fire. Great work Guy.
Unreal. Thanks so much for the Sorrow line. You played the fill and I yelled “I had it right!”, and my wife said what are you yelling about??? She didn’t understand my excitement. Now I have to go work on Like A Prayer.
Guy there’s a wonderful bit during Sorrow at Pompeii when David is ripping his solo and the camera cuts to you and you’re clearly having an absolute blast, you have a huge beaming smile on your face, what a dream to be in....
Saw you playing at MSG last Sunday and I was just waiting for you to play the fill! You did not disappoint! Thank you Mr. Pratt for contributing to such a great experience.
Guy you make these videos so entertaining, i never realised the bass was so intense in this track , the 80's were pure rock for me , but as I've got older , ive listened to more 80's pop ,discovering there were some cracking bass lines , this had passed me by ......until now
Thank you Guy. When I was growing up (born in '68), there were certain songs that stood out to me, like this one, like Talk Talk's It's My Life. I didn't know why until I took up playing the bass in my 40s. NOW I know why I loved those songs.
So glad to have stumbled upon this superb gentleman bassist when I came across him playing his Murder On The Dance Floor (a song I love) bass line. Really appreciate your music and warm personality.
I listened a gazillion times to this song (one of my absolute favourites) since I was a boy. It was always clear to me that it lives by the base, which I enjoy so much. I was quite sure that no one could have played this live on an instrument and that it was programmed on a sampler - so wrong! The beefy sound, the rhythm that makes my feet wanna dance, that harmony and melody... Thank you for contributing this wondorful part to this song, and for doing a video showing (that it is real :-) ) and how it is done!
I love that I not only just learned that this wasn't keyboard but how to play it from the guy who played it. Well, maybe played it since you don't remember lol. Such a fantastic groove. Now to go plug in my octave pedal and get after it!
That little fill is a perfect example of why I fell in love with bass playing. Peak bass playing is when you get someone like Guy who can hold a groove but then just 'feels' where there's a place in the song for a little fill like this. Beautiful.
The basslines on TM got me hooked immediately! Overall a very well produced record. Crisp. I remember first hearing "Last plane out" on radio at the barbers; I actually thought it was a new modern song by Jethro Tull :-D
Not big on leaving comments, but I had to break the habit and post. Mate, you have made me very happy watching you having fun. You're a joy and thanks for letting us share in your serious skills.
From a drummer in Cleveland....Thank you.thank you and thank you..Your playing is what makes me love drumming.And you played with Porcaro,which jettisoned you into the stratosphere of bad assery....Peace love and groove.....Denny
Aren’t we glad we are in a age of TH-cam where we can listen to a legend casually talk about how he came up with a masterpiece. I am truly humbled in his presence and blessed to be living right now
Guy, this is truly wonderful to see. When I hear a big/famous musician say, 'Yeah I can't read music', it's one of the most satisfying things a musician could perhaps hear. This is not me saying being able to read is a bad thing. It is a positive thing. But a lot of people can read and they never take it anywhere. They learn an instrument when they are young and they get sick of it by the time they get out of their teens and just give up. For me that says, they didn't have the basic drive and fire to have what it actually takes to take music on and were just doing it because they felt they had to to please parents and that it was 'academically acceptable'. This is my gripe with reading music. I've been a musician for over 20 years now but I've learnt there's a lot more to it. You've got to have something else to drag you along and keep you within the musician world. I think I've always felt a sense of arrogance with musicians who can read and because you can't, they do look down on you. I studied music at uni and it was there, even some of the tutors had it. But I can guarantee, that out of all those people I went to uni with, I am one of the few still doing music stuff. That's the difference. It's a fun journey to discover! Those bass fills man! Just out of curiosity but what time signature is Oh Father played in Guy? It seems confusing and deceiving as the chorus seems to be differentfrom the verses?
I love this!!! The passing comment at 15:03 "...if I learnt to read music...I should have made notes..."! I love that the practice comes before the theory. Often, bass players are the lowest in the pecking order (which is fine) but when you get a head banging ripper like this, people don't know who to attribute this to--it's the groove in the bass!! Hands down one of my favourite videos exploring the reality of the music industry and (Guy) your down-to-earth nature demonstrates that we don't need to know all of our stuff (musically) to bring joy to the masses through music. Top stuff!
Thank you so much for posting this video! I finally noticed this bass line in the mid-'90s and couldn't get over it. I always thought it was Randy Jackson but started to realize it could be you a few years ago. The Distraction Club video confirmed it for me and this video couldn't be more perfect. I'm looking forward to finally playing it with all the correct details!
Guy, you're my favorite bass player and all around cool guy, and I absolutely loved your book. I have a picture of you playing bass in my "man-cave" - in my hall of fame. Thanks for doing this, it's a lot of fun! I'd love to have a regular "Guy Pratt show"... basically the recorded version of your standup routine. Thanks for doing these! Looking forward to hearing/watching/sloppily attempting to play along with/ more of these!
Bassline so good it gives me goose Bumps. I rember first hearing this song age 10 and loved it. Wish we could see David Williams amazing guitar part too...
Loved this bass line ever since the song was released, just love the was it unleashes. Never knew who played it and now I do. Top guy, will be looking into your career , watching more videos and listening to more tracks you’ve played on. Much much respect, can’t imagine how you can create such things.... amazing!
What a musician!!! Loved Guy's work since I saw him doing the Floyd Stuff in the late 80's. I met him, very briefly, in Liverpool (Marsh Lane) sometime around 1988-9 and he was just lovely, professional and full of great tips for being a musician.
Now this is a treasure for me. I love this song for so many years and I tried to figure out those licks by ear. And some I play the same some I play a little different but I love to see it from the master himself. I have to admit that when I heard this song for the first time I thought it´s Tony Levin on the bass. I had no idea what the bass sound is but I heard something similar in the P. Gabriel´s Sledgehammer. Later I found out. Thank you for showing us!!
In my opinion, this is Madonna's best song. She has a boatload of great songs, so I know there will be so many varying opinions, but this one is just superb. Plus, it helps that I think Madonna had her hottest look during this era. The video for this song....Mama mia!
So this guy actually played Like a Prayer on the album? And Sledghammer? Holy Shit! Like A Prayer is my all time go-to Badass BassLine. Awesome. I also like Big Time. Bad as fuck.
@@andrewhigdon8346 No, Sledgehammer, Big Time and all the other bass lines in the songs o Peter Gabriel are played by Tony Levin. Like A Prayer is played by Guy Pratt.
Your video reminded me of me around 1990, locked in my room listening to Pink´s SORROW at full volume and playing my bass together! Continue with these videos as they look fabulous!
Guy, always loved your work....just found your channel!! I can watch this for hours!! Used to hang out at the Bass Centre Wapping for unhealthy amounts of time too! You doing good on TH-cam...I started my channel in lockdown too - as a pro colourist (I grade music videos and broadcast work) I love my job coz I can listen to music all day!! Failed rockstar basically - but love my job!! All the best with your channel - love your enthusiasm. darren.
That was in late 90's. Me ,my parent's Opel Kadett, and Madonna's "Like a Prayer" in cassete player. Played again and again. I loved that bass line! Until today, i didn't know that Guy played it! I'm totally shocked. Best wishes!
As a kid before i had a passion for playing bass, i remember thinking whoever played the bass for like a prayer , was a badass, and its amazing to put a face to it now. Thank you for being an integral part of my inspiration for playing 🤙
Guy, it’s incredible musicians like yourself that create such memorable riffs that will never be forgotten - a great song and exemplary bass! - thank you for sharing. Just magical.
I bought every single Madonna released up to & including coincidentally ‘Like a Prayer’. I had no idea you played on it. I’m coming out of lockdown knowing more than when I went in. Love your work.
Wow! Mate i remember playing the vinyl 12" single on repeat as a 14 year old dancing around like a lunatic to your awesome bass! And your facial expression at 13:17 is much the same as mine was- pure joy!
“Amuse-bouche”? “The Ronnie Corbett Of The Bass”? This was pure GOLD, Guy. GOLD, I TELLS YA! Truly entertaining and informative, as always. Thanks for this. Glad you got your Spector back, too.
Thirty two years ago, a young shmuck watching and hearing the amazing bass player at a Pink Floyd show at Milwaukee County Stadium, can now be "sitting" in his living room with said Bass god. Never question the power of the internet... Thank you Guy!! Please keep them coming!!!
Well I didn’t no you played on like a prayer wow. Have watched and listened to for many yrs with floyd and David Gilmore and always admired your bass playing. As a semi professional drummer for over 30 yrs I have played with some good bass players over the yrs none in your class I may add but always thought what a great rhythm section you make along with nick and Steve. Really enjoying the videos. Cheers
If I threw a party he would be a must have guest. Guy exudes a fun wit and likeability that is gold. Love listening to his stories and bass playing is beyond extraordinary. Keep these videos coming they are a joy in these times.
Saw you in the Tim Pierce video the other day and have been haunted by that bass line ever since, and now "voila", turns out the guy playing it has his own channel. How cool is that! Great vid (authentic, great stories, not too much editing going on). Keep it up!
This is one if the most amazing videos I have ever seen on TH-cam. I've seen your name in the credits of so many records but didn't understand your talent. Amazing to watch. More please!!!!
Gareth Edwards you should check out his book “My bass and other animals”. It surprised me how many different artists he has worked with (I originally knew him from Icehouse and Pink Floyd but didn’t know about the rest”.
Every time I hear this song on the radio, my focus is only on the bass line. You think it's a guitar or a synthesizer, now I know. This is such a damn heavy and grooovyyy bass line. Amazing.
This is purely stupendous. This has always been my favourite Madonna tune. The chord progression and your Bass part are what made me love this so much. I’ve played it in bands (as the Keyboardist) and it’s such a blast to do, especially the vocal harmonies. Thanks for being awesome and inspirational Guy!!! Cheers from Tokyo, Jason
I am going to be honest here. I used to give Mr Pratt pelters while I was watching Pulse, because he was jumping about like a dafty while the rest of the Floyd were standing about being all dignified (example: Sorrow). I take it back sir. Fantastic work. I salute you.
Don’t stop playing bass professionally of course, but also don’t stop doing these videos when you are freed into the open world. Good stuff, and I am not even a bass player!
Thanks so much for posting this... Like a Prayer... one of my favorite bass lines in music ever! Thanks for breaking it down... cannot wait for the Toy Matinee stuff... That is how I discovered you back when that album came out... Pat Leonard... Genius... Kevin Gilbert... simply a fantastic musician/writer/artist... Thanks again!
Plays bass for one of the most iconic songs of the 20th century. Can’t remember doing it… Legend.
Did this really just happen? There I was, randomly listening to Like a Prayer thinking: _"Wow. This actually has super cool bass parts. Let me see if TH-cam has some useful info on how to play them... Hmm, what about this dude?"_ He rambles for a few minutes, I almost get bored, but then he off-handedly mentions Robert Palmer and Pink Floyd and it's daunting on me: _"Hold on, is this the original session bassist?!"_ He soon confirms my suspicion, then not only plays the fun bit, but also explains his licks and basically tells you how to get the sound. As much sh*t there is on TH-cam these days, sometimes it's just amazing. 😃 This could not have been more precisely what I was looking for. Thanks for doing this, Guy! Over the past years I've come to realize that much of the music I love today would not be half of what it is without the incredibly talented session players who deserve way more credit. It's cool that they finally get some more exposure on TH-cam.
Didn't know who this guy is. Then he started playing and I realized I know him most of my life. What a legend.
Much like Leland Sklar whose played on a billion songs. He is doing the same sort of video series, part stories and part jamming with records.
I think playing bass is better in the long run. Most people won't swarm you if you are successful in a hit band. You'll make the same amount of money, play bass lines for famous artists. But won't get bombarded like the singer or guitarist. Under the radar rich success.
Sorry to piggy back on this reply just to get my own message out. Thank you Guy. It has always been a pleasure to watch you play. I love your sound and your antics. Stay safe and healthy and never stop listening to your muse.
Yes, exactly he's been in the background on the radio all of my working like...
@@ldoubleg2006 Unless you're Flea lol
The bass in like a prayer is the reason I started playing. It’s just incredible, one of the best ever created. Thanks so much for the story and the music!
so outside the box yet it works so perfectly, genius..
It’s amazing. And Guy doubling his bass line with a synth bass gives the low end such beautiful resonance.
And don’t get me started on his playing with PF.
Bravo, Guy!
I honestly think that 'like a prayer' has one of the greatest bass lines that no one talks about. Fantastic funk chops!
Indeed ..never realized til today. How wonderfully funky this is for a pop song
2 years later and I still keep coming back to this. Absolute genius.
it's been 4 for me. This video is how I realize how long ago COVID-19 was
Knowing that he's sitting in (most likely) an empty room talking to his iphone, this guy is an amazing story teller...natural, free flowing delivery...and the wit only helps.
Leland Sklar is doing home bass sessions and story time too!
This lock-down is kinda great (and I'm not even a bass player!).
th-cam.com/video/ns06Cy_nUrI/w-d-xo.html
I have to say that I didn’t know who you were before stumbling upon a video of Run Like Hell. I always tell my wife that I believe that music is 40 percent music and 60 percent connecting. You hit it 100/100. Thank you so much for doing what you do!
This may be the coolest bass line I've ever heard. A stroke of genius you sometimes get only once in your lifetime.
I have come back to this time and time again... as I bass player for over 30 yrs I can safely say you are witnessing history watching this :)
it’s a privilege to have folks like Guy sharing their knowledge
lol.. "bloody pino, we all walk in his shadow... well he is very tall" - this guy is a riot
Low-key one of the best bass lines in a pop song ever. So freaking good, and you're right! She really put it on the front and center of the track!
makes the song i think ,i cant think of many bass lines that kick in right near the end and make it a good song to an amazing song,,,it is without doubt the best bit in my opinion ,i love it x
@12:14 majestic. For 30 years I’ve wanted to know what was going on with Guy’s bass line. This is one of the tracks from my childhood that got me into bass playing. This and Icehouse’s truly epic “Don’t Believe Anymore”.
"We're all in the shadow of Pino....well, he's bloody tall"! Love it! Good bass players are ten a penny, but a funny one is worth their weight in gold.
Guy is funny AF, I know what he means, I bumped into Pino walking out of a store in NYC once...Im six foot and he was a GIANT!
@@unofficiallysteele2633 I'd love to see Guy and Steve Lukather on stage bantering. Both are funny as HELL!!!
Christ I never knew how funny he was......lol !
Mick Karn could be very funny. I'd recommend his autobiography; Japan and self existence.
Honestly, Guy has performed as a stand-up comedian. I couldn't tell you the exact years, perhaps he still performs when time allows? But I do know he was very well received. He's always been a good storyteller with a fantastic sense of humor.
Sugarfoot Moffat on drums and Guy on bass in the studio together?!?! My goodness, they must have been pumping out some incredible melodies.
Similar to Simon Phillips and Pino Pallidino
You would get melody from percussion if you were on piano, not drums. The melodies on Like A Prayer were all created by either Pat Leonard of Madonna or both. Stephen Bray was a drums/beat guy not so much melody or lyrics
Guy, don't know if you read the comments but if you do, I just showed this to my 7 year old and now he's dancing round the kitchen. Cheers!
Guy is an amazing player and a looks a great person too. He should be someone who we can spend several hours talking about music and life without being boring. Long life to the master
Guy love your playing over the years. Floyd, Jackson Madonna, Palmer etc. Yes I read your book. I actually use Like a Prayer (and other Madonna songs you played on) as an example for my daughters of normal/nice people can do amazing things. Keep doing what you do.
Like a Prayer is truly one of the great pop songs. Timeless due to the sort of brilliant musicianship and talent on display here. This baseline just flows so effortlessly. That crescendo when it goes into back into major key is just 👌
I was liking you, now I LOVE you. Even more. That "Like a Prayer" work is legendary. Great man, great player, great musician, great heart, great human. Thank you for being with us.
I keep watching this over and over... Guy just looks like he is having a great time playing and he has an infectious attitude. Great video, the man is so humble and so talented!!
I listened to this song all the time when it came out and always thought that bass was done on a synth,a DX7 or Jupiter 8. I only discovered this video recently and was blown away to see Guy does it on bass. Ive been a musician for 43 years (Keyboards and Synths),been in many bands during the 80s with some brilliant bassists,the bass in this is the best ive heard and as musician im even more blown away by this.
I just wanna say, your bass style compliments the PULSE concert beyond my comprehension. Before watching the PULSE re mastered videos, I could not have imagined those tracks to have gotten better, yet they did. your bass style fits with Floyd like a key unlocks a door.
Thank you Guy... You played That Riff off Sorrow, Sorrow is my favroute Floyd Song and that riff off the Live show always blew me away ,, and you just made my day showing how you did it :-)
Guy, thank you for these clips. They’re a great mix of anecdote and music. And your cheerful, happy positivity is just what we need. Thank you.
That bass playing is insane. Oh God that's good. It's like watching a spider line dancing on ecstasy. Superb, Sir. Absolutely superb.
I remember half listening to "like a prayer" on the radio one day and then suddenly having the realization that the band were absolutely on fire. Great work Guy.
Ahaha same thing happened to me a couple of weeks ago and then found this video!
Unreal. Thanks so much for the Sorrow line. You played the fill and I yelled “I had it right!”, and my wife said what are you yelling about??? She didn’t understand my excitement.
Now I have to go work on Like A Prayer.
Like a pint with this guy . Great stories , wonderful player. Down to earth . Thumbs.
Guy there’s a wonderful bit during Sorrow at Pompeii when David is ripping his solo and the camera cuts to you and you’re clearly having an absolute blast, you have a huge beaming smile on your face, what a dream to be in....
David Gilmour has this look, like a dad indulging a wayward son: "Oh, Guy's off on a funky escapade again... I'll have a word later."
Saw you playing at MSG last Sunday and I was just waiting for you to play the fill! You did not disappoint! Thank you Mr. Pratt for contributing to such a great experience.
Guy you make these videos so entertaining, i never realised the bass was so intense in this track , the 80's were pure rock for me , but as I've got older , ive listened to more 80's pop ,discovering there were some cracking bass lines , this had passed me by ......until now
Can't believe it's been 3 years already. I watched every episode when Guy put these out. Much love, you helped me survive more than you'll ever know.
That really made my day. When i listen to Like a prayer i always focus on the bass.
Thank you Guy. When I was growing up (born in '68), there were certain songs that stood out to me, like this one, like Talk Talk's It's My Life. I didn't know why until I took up playing the bass in my 40s.
NOW I know why I loved those songs.
So glad to have stumbled upon this superb gentleman bassist when I came across him playing his Murder On The Dance Floor (a song I love) bass line. Really appreciate your music and warm personality.
This is such a generous gift to the bassist community from one of its heroes. Also, I need a Spector 😆
"What Do You Want From Me" - my favorite bass riff, Mr. Pratt, lovely sound, really!!!
Guy, I have the identical Spector. Same color and everything. Got it in 1988. Absolutely love it. I put many miles on it.
I listened a gazillion times to this song (one of my absolute favourites) since I was a boy. It was always clear to me that it lives by the base, which I enjoy so much. I was quite sure that no one could have played this live on an instrument and that it was programmed on a sampler - so wrong! The beefy sound, the rhythm that makes my feet wanna dance, that harmony and melody... Thank you for contributing this wondorful part to this song, and for doing a video showing (that it is real :-) ) and how it is done!
A great song and great bass playing. I´ve always loved this song.
Guy is such a pro. Always refer to his playing as "lead bass". Outstanding.
I love that I not only just learned that this wasn't keyboard but how to play it from the guy who played it. Well, maybe played it since you don't remember lol. Such a fantastic groove. Now to go plug in my octave pedal and get after it!
"Bloody Pino". 🎶Laughing my ass off...
Totally missed these! Guy is a total dude. Just saw him play with David at RAH last night and went down a rabbit hole that led to these. Thanks!
I'm not even a bass player but find these and the stories amazing, it's addictive viewing Nick
That little fill is a perfect example of why I fell in love with bass playing. Peak bass playing is when you get someone like Guy who can hold a groove but then just 'feels' where there's a place in the song for a little fill like this. Beautiful.
Your work on Toy Matinee is some of the best recorded bass playing ever.
The basslines on TM got me hooked immediately! Overall a very well produced record. Crisp. I remember first hearing "Last plane out" on radio at the barbers; I actually thought it was a new modern song by Jethro Tull :-D
@@jublaim I'm glad there's other people who also love Toy Matinee! Guy, did you use a fretless bass on "Last Plane Out?"
Yes,yes,yes ! One of those classic masterpieces.....really miss Kevin Gilbert : (
@@rebldr67 Don't forget Jenny Ledge : )
That record is genius. Also 3rd Matinee is also fantastic.
Not big on leaving comments, but I had to break the habit and post. Mate, you have made me very happy watching you having fun. You're a joy and thanks for letting us share in your serious skills.
From a drummer in Cleveland....Thank you.thank you and thank you..Your playing is what makes me love drumming.And you played with Porcaro,which jettisoned you into the stratosphere of bad assery....Peace love and groove.....Denny
Aren’t we glad we are in a age of TH-cam where we can listen to a legend casually talk about how he came up with a masterpiece. I am truly humbled in his presence and blessed to be living right now
Guy, this is truly wonderful to see. When I hear a big/famous musician say, 'Yeah I can't read music', it's one of the most satisfying things a musician could perhaps hear. This is not me saying being able to read is a bad thing. It is a positive thing. But a lot of people can read and they never take it anywhere. They learn an instrument when they are young and they get sick of it by the time they get out of their teens and just give up. For me that says, they didn't have the basic drive and fire to have what it actually takes to take music on and were just doing it because they felt they had to to please parents and that it was 'academically acceptable'. This is my gripe with reading music. I've been a musician for over 20 years now but I've learnt there's a lot more to it. You've got to have something else to drag you along and keep you within the musician world. I think I've always felt a sense of arrogance with musicians who can read and because you can't, they do look down on you. I studied music at uni and it was there, even some of the tutors had it. But I can guarantee, that out of all those people I went to uni with, I am one of the few still doing music stuff. That's the difference. It's a fun journey to discover! Those bass fills man! Just out of curiosity but what time signature is Oh Father played in Guy? It seems confusing and deceiving as the chorus seems to be differentfrom the verses?
I believe Oh Father is 6/8 throughout - it’s just played with a different feel in the chorus.
I love this!!! The passing comment at 15:03 "...if I learnt to read music...I should have made notes..."! I love that the practice comes before the theory. Often, bass players are the lowest in the pecking order (which is fine) but when you get a head banging ripper like this, people don't know who to attribute this to--it's the groove in the bass!! Hands down one of my favourite videos exploring the reality of the music industry and (Guy) your down-to-earth nature demonstrates that we don't need to know all of our stuff (musically) to bring joy to the masses through music. Top stuff!
Thank you so much for posting this video! I finally noticed this bass line in the mid-'90s and couldn't get over it. I always thought it was Randy Jackson but started to realize it could be you a few years ago. The Distraction Club video confirmed it for me and this video couldn't be more perfect. I'm looking forward to finally playing it with all the correct details!
That's just outstanding isn't it? What a laid-back, charismatic dude too. As good a bass line as you're likely to hear. One of the best.
Guy, you're my favorite bass player and all around cool guy, and I absolutely loved your book. I have a picture of you playing bass in my "man-cave" - in my hall of fame. Thanks for doing this, it's a lot of fun! I'd love to have a regular "Guy Pratt show"... basically the recorded version of your standup routine. Thanks for doing these! Looking forward to hearing/watching/sloppily attempting to play along with/ more of these!
Bassline so good it gives me goose Bumps. I rember first hearing this song age 10 and loved it. Wish we could see David Williams amazing guitar part too...
Loved this bass line ever since the song was released, just love the was it unleashes. Never knew who played it and now I do. Top guy, will be looking into your career , watching more videos and listening to more tracks you’ve played on. Much much respect, can’t imagine how you can create such things.... amazing!
What a musician!!! Loved Guy's work since I saw him doing the Floyd Stuff in the late 80's. I met him, very briefly, in Liverpool (Marsh Lane) sometime around 1988-9 and he was just lovely, professional and full of great tips for being a musician.
Now this is a treasure for me. I love this song for so many years and I tried to figure out those licks by ear. And some I play the same some I play a little different but I love to see it from the master himself. I have to admit that when I heard this song for the first time I thought it´s Tony Levin on the bass. I had no idea what the bass sound is but I heard something similar in the P. Gabriel´s Sledgehammer. Later I found out. Thank you for showing us!!
In my opinion, this is Madonna's best song. She has a boatload of great songs, so I know there will be so many varying opinions, but this one is just superb. Plus, it helps that I think Madonna had her hottest look during this era. The video for this song....Mama mia!
So this guy actually played Like a Prayer on the album? And Sledghammer? Holy Shit! Like A Prayer is my all time go-to Badass BassLine. Awesome. I also like Big Time. Bad as fuck.
@@andrewhigdon8346 No, Sledgehammer, Big Time and all the other bass lines in the songs o Peter Gabriel are played by Tony Levin. Like A Prayer is played by Guy Pratt.
Your video reminded me of me around 1990, locked in my room listening to Pink´s SORROW at full volume and playing my bass together! Continue with these videos as they look fabulous!
Really enjoyed that insight of Like A Prayer, I could watch you talk through your experience all day :-)
Guy, always loved your work....just found your channel!! I can watch this for hours!! Used to hang out at the Bass Centre Wapping for unhealthy amounts of time too! You doing good on TH-cam...I started my channel in lockdown too - as a pro colourist (I grade music videos and broadcast work) I love my job coz I can listen to music all day!! Failed rockstar basically - but love my job!! All the best with your channel - love your enthusiasm. darren.
That was in late 90's. Me ,my parent's Opel Kadett, and Madonna's "Like a Prayer" in cassete player. Played again and again. I loved that bass line! Until today, i didn't know that Guy played it! I'm totally shocked. Best wishes!
As a kid before i had a passion for playing bass, i remember thinking whoever played the bass for like a prayer , was a badass, and its amazing to put a face to it now. Thank you for being an integral part of my inspiration for playing 🤙
Guy, it’s incredible musicians like yourself that create such memorable riffs that will never be forgotten - a great song and exemplary bass! - thank you for sharing. Just magical.
Oh my god, I already love these Videos. So good!!!!! Thank you, Mr. Pratt
I bought every single Madonna released up to & including coincidentally ‘Like a Prayer’. I had no idea you played on it. I’m coming out of lockdown knowing more than when I went in. Love your work.
Listend to this song today on continuous repeat through Nuraphone headphones picking out every single detail. Kind of like a tissue moment ❤❤❤🇬🇧
So many great riffs going on here!! Thank you for them all, especially Tear your Playhouse Down- are you kidding me???!?!!
Wow! Mate i remember playing the vinyl 12" single on repeat as a 14 year old dancing around like a lunatic to your awesome bass! And your facial expression at 13:17 is much the same as mine was- pure joy!
“Amuse-bouche”? “The Ronnie Corbett Of The Bass”? This was pure GOLD, Guy. GOLD, I TELLS YA! Truly entertaining and informative, as always. Thanks for this. Glad you got your Spector back, too.
The bass makes this song. And 23 years old when played it?? Amazing
Brilliant! Great bassline! Ta very much for putting these clips together.
Thirty two years ago, a young shmuck watching and hearing the amazing bass player at a Pink Floyd show at Milwaukee County Stadium, can now be "sitting" in his living room with said Bass god. Never question the power of the internet... Thank you Guy!! Please keep them coming!!!
The one "thumbs down" is Madonna's current bass player sayin "Damn!!!!"
Well I didn’t no you played on like a prayer wow. Have watched and listened to for many yrs with floyd and David Gilmore and always admired your bass playing. As a semi professional drummer for over 30 yrs I have played with some good bass players over the yrs none in your class I may add but always thought what a great rhythm section you make along with nick and Steve. Really enjoying the videos. Cheers
13:17
The perfect happy bassface.
Love this line, love this bassist.
Between "Sorrow", "One Slip" & "like a Prayer", this bass is eargasm-inducing
If I threw a party he would be a must have guest. Guy exudes a fun wit and likeability that is gold. Love listening to his stories and bass playing is beyond extraordinary. Keep these videos coming they are a joy in these times.
I had no idea you played on this album. IMO, Madonna’s best, it is tremendous, and you and Sugarfoot are amazing on it.
This has always been one of my favourite bits of bass playing - the octaver blows my mind - and to see it here like this is incredible. Thank you!
Thoroughly entertaining and thoroughly informative.
Thanks for taking the time to do the videos Guy. Big thanks from South 🏴
Thx Man for such legendary music and performances. Pulse my favorite of all time ❤❤❤
Great stuff! Bernard Edwards lives on in this man.
Saw you in the Tim Pierce video the other day and have been haunted by that bass line ever since, and now "voila", turns out the guy playing it has his own channel. How cool is that! Great vid (authentic, great stories, not too much editing going on). Keep it up!
This is one if the most amazing videos I have ever seen on TH-cam. I've seen your name in the credits of so many records but didn't understand your talent. Amazing to watch. More please!!!!
Gareth Edwards you should check out his book “My bass and other animals”. It surprised me how many different artists he has worked with (I originally knew him from Icehouse and Pink Floyd but didn’t know about the rest”.
@@driverlance ordered, thanks!
@@SatoriMondorin i have the paperback and I also got the audiobook which he reads so is even funnier with context.
Wow 🔥🔥🔥 that bass part is so iconic and hooky!
04:08 "Well he's very tall!!" Had me cracking up!
Every time I hear this song on the radio, my focus is only on the bass line. You think it's a guitar or a synthesizer, now I know. This is such a damn heavy and grooovyyy bass line. Amazing.
It's great at 12:19 where the low down vibes vibrate what seems to be a highlighter pen off the table behind him...
Funny.
This was so joyful to watch. I could listen to you playing and telling your stories all day.
This is purely stupendous. This has always been my favourite Madonna tune. The chord progression and your Bass part are what made me love this so much. I’ve played it in bands (as the Keyboardist) and it’s such a blast to do, especially the vocal harmonies. Thanks for being awesome and inspirational Guy!!!
Cheers from Tokyo, Jason
I am going to be honest here. I used to give Mr Pratt pelters while I was watching Pulse, because he was jumping about like a dafty while the rest of the Floyd were standing about being all dignified (example: Sorrow).
I take it back sir. Fantastic work. I salute you.
Don’t stop playing bass professionally of course, but also don’t stop doing these videos when you are freed into the open world. Good stuff, and I am not even a bass player!
Thanks so much for posting this... Like a Prayer... one of my favorite bass lines in music ever! Thanks for breaking it down... cannot wait for the Toy Matinee stuff... That is how I discovered you back when that album came out... Pat Leonard... Genius... Kevin Gilbert... simply a fantastic musician/writer/artist... Thanks again!
This is priceless. There is so much transferable information here.
Wow! Master, i just loved this video! Love this line. Work of art on its own!
You’re just brilliant. Count me as a fan. So there.
what a great song. One of the best singles ever and the bassline delivers too!