Song 3 - “Crazy” by Gnarls Barkley

Great job…live that guitar…is it the Duff McKagan signature ?

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Yep. But it’s no longer with me, had to return it unfortunately. Currently waiting for it to be back in stock.

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Greeting,
Fixed the camera so back to right-handed. Still mastering the mixing part of the video. I’m a little hard of hearing so that may be some of the problems. Thanks for watching. Enjoyed playing “Crazy” by Gnarls Barkley and Thanks for the feedback.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ETSGcKF3koQ&loop=0

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I still need to get familiar with the score, but it sounded very good to me. Loved the tone too. Well done. Mixing seemed good. Are you using the one with the bass stripped out of it?

I’ve never seen anyone play with the bass between their legs like that, but whatever works for you. You do look comfortable. :slight_smile: For me, I’d rest it on a leg to take some weight off my neck and back though.

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Thanks @akos and @BigAl for leading us off, great work. I’m really enjoying everyone’s interpretations. Looking forward to the other submissions.

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In an attempt to come close to the tone of the song, I started reading around about it. To find that the Bass line wasn’t played on a bass. It was sampled from a 1968 Italian spaghetti western called Preparati la bara! or Prepare the Coffin! The sample was sped up and pitch shifted then dropped into the Gnarls version. Having listened to the original it was played on a guitar and was played using a pick. So in the spirit of adventure I forced myself to use a pick and work on my palm muting (@howard would be proud!)
I’ve included the original soundtrack sample at the end of the video for those who might be interested plus there’s a bonus for the first person to name all the photo references. (Disclaimer there is no actual prize, just bragging rights). Cheers Amigos.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y9jxGCE8u2I

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I can tell how much you enjoy playing this one (I saw that cheeky smile). And it is fantastic that you learned more about the song. I learned something today for sure. And your bass playing and the palm muting and pick playing sounds incredible. Lovely tone. And your video editing is very impressive too! All around amazing job on this one Barney.

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I had a bad Injury. I had to adjust my playing and move to short scale because of my fretting hand would not reach on 34’ scale.


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I’m all healed up but have many problems with the injuries. I just love to play that my medicine.

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Wow, sorry to hear that, but glad playing the bass gives you some joy. It is similar for me actually. I have some medical conditions and when I play bass, I don’t even notice them. Get better soon.

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Thanks
I’m all healed up. I’ll never be back to normal but you just got to deal with hand that you’ve been dealt. I just had to adjust my playing style and thank God they make short-scale bass guitars. I’m just an old dog trying to learn some new tricks. :joy::rofl::wink:

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brings a tear to my eye

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What GREAT tone @akos!!!
Wowsa, well done!

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A crazy bass for the Crazy song!
Great job @BigAl

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@Barney…i went and grabbed a pick at first trying to get the tone then realized i suck at picks, for another time I guess.

You really nailed that tone and that beginning ‘pluky’ sound.

Amazing!

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BTW, what happened to the shark that bit you? :stuck_out_tongue_winking_eye:

Surely that’s the story to tell people right? Or maybe that’s what actually did happen!

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OK, here are mine… I tried it two ways just for fun…
Funny thing is the copyright police only picked up the J Bass version as ‘partially blocked’ like @akos’ version, U bass made it through just fine.

https://youtu.be/g_gf58IE_LM
Squire 70’s J Bass
Neck pickup 100%
Bridge pickup ~30%
Tone rolled up ~30%
Fender Bassman Clean amp sim from the Studio 40
Focusrite Scarlett into Abelton Live

and for fun…

https://youtu.be/CIQNOnttBv0
Kayla U-Bass Exotic Mahogany
Trebble - 0%
Mid - 50%
Bass - ~70%
Focusrite Scarlett into Abelton Live

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Liked the song so much, you did it twice. :slight_smile:

Or maybe you are just Crazy… :upside_down_face:

Both renditions were excellent John. You were definitely in the groove on both. Can hear it and see it!

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Hi Guys

Had a go at this one today, not my normal kind of music, but enjoyed it. I think the copyright ninjas have got hold of it but hopefully you guys can see it.

This challenge is great for trying stuff I wouldn’t do normally.

Any feedback would be welcome, good or bad :slight_smile:

https://youtu.be/HtdqfTWLrGs

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Nice work @MattHinchliffe!

Some misses on transitions back to the beginning C of the choruses but otherwise solid!
Those were tricky and had to work on them to flow smoothly, I always end up rushing quicker notes.

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Thanks @John_E. I’ll have another play through to nail it.

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