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I loved the fact that Phil's live band was so large that when he introduced the band and finally got to Leland, Phil would say, 'And on bass guitar is Leland Sklar who was clean shaven at the start of this introduction....' lol!
"If you don't play for one day you can tell, if you don't play for two days your teacher can tell, if you don't play for three days EVERYBODY can tell."
Forgive my ignorance, but I only realized after a web search, you played on most every album I listened to in the mid 70s through the mid 80s. You sir, are legendary for obvious reasons and such a pleasure to have found your channel. Thanks for the memories.
It's difficult for my mind to wrap around the concept that this legendary player has played on so many classic songs. What an incredible impact and contribution to the music world! And so humble at the same time. A one man wrecking crew.
“Sloppy” yells out on of the premier musicians on this planet. Young musicians everywhere take a lesson. Humble, kind and thoughtful... those come before great playing. This man has it all.
@@mattbecker743 yeah no disrepect to Leland who is amazing and deserves all the dues he's received, but he was behind the beat a bunch of times during the fast parts of the main verse riff. Totally understandable given the complexity of the piece, his recent injury and his age. Wouldn't be noticeable in a live setting, but I can understand why he personally would feel he was playing sloppy.
@@sundayarvo Since i have no scene expirience could you please answer, this really would sound good on scene? Leland is amazing but here i barely can find a 5 sec piece that is not off
TheAiket when you say “scene” do you mean “played live” or “played on video”? I don’t think the timing is off due to a technological issue (like the audio of this not syncing with the video component.) It’s a fast bass line and playing along to something like this on little speakers where he can’t hear the beat really clearly, it does make sense Leland would be behind a few times without other cues to work from like other musicians or a click track. But mostly I think he might have just been a bit out of practice - it’s a song that requires a fair bit of precision, especially since the original bass line was played on a synthesiser. As I said, no disrespect to Leland but understand why he said “sloppy”, especially given he’s such a precise player most of the time.
For comparison, watch some Of Leland’s vids from this series where he’s tighter, or Guy Pratt who’s doing similar recaps of his classic bass lines, but a bit more high tech (all chances Guy is doing some post processing on his tracks, but his finger work is pretty damn tight on the vids)
Mr Sklar, you are a legend and having you talk about this recording experience is a blessing. Sharing your private memories is a very generous gift from you. Thanks!
I just learned the riff. I last around 20 seconds before my arm cramps up:D I'm a bass player for over 14 years and thought I'm pretty good. When I how see effortless Mr Sklar plays this song, I realize that he's in another league.
Watching this again over 2 years later and still loving watching you play up close. You helped me get through the shut down with your daily videos and you're still making videos today. Thank you so much Leland!
We all know about Phil, We also know the song, Most of us can barely grasp the concept of the bass line, But to hear this from the man who created it out does everything before, What a beautiful man, He tells this story to a tee, Thanks so much for sharing this Sir, This video is just fantastic, Thank You x
man if a friggin Phil Colins bass line is throwing you off, just trade in the bass for a tambourine. The RESIST sticker just let's me know I couldn't have more than a 30 second convo with this goofy ass boomer. Les Claypools still around, Ryan Martinez, god damn so many amazing bass players and you're fallating this weed wizards balls jfc lmao
It's a combo of both, he describes it a bit before the playthrough. There is an envelope of some kind going on. I'm curious to how it works, or if I misunderstood. I'm thinking the bass is with the synth, but the attack and decay of the real bass is synced up with the synth? I'm a little lost too 😂 But there is something clever going on. I love this bass line so much. It's just extreme groove/ funk /80s to me.
Ah ha! I got it, he says right here 4:33 No pun intended, but Basscally 😂 OK for real. There is a synth bass track being played, BUT it's silent if his bass isn't playing a note. He HAS to play the punches, and they have to be with the notes of the synth bass in the song of course. So, think about it as a mute button, but you can play with the mute button along with the synth bass track. I knew it was something clever! Haha I love it. And im paraphrasing, but he even says that "this is a LIVE band,"so anything on the albums, needs to be live-able. No cheating aloud. some artist don't have integrity, so they just play a digital file loud and collect a check. What he us doing here, is the most AUTHENTIC way to do it if you ask me. Because if he doesn't hit a note on the bass, the synth part doesn't make a peep. It still has to be played live.
Man that’s a tough riff! The off beats in the 1st half of the riff- keeping it steady. Damn! So cool when you doubled with the brass! 10:30 “ SLOPPY!!” I’m DEAD!!!🤣🤣🤣♥️
Bass Santa will send you some Gift Wrapped "Practice Vouchers" You can use them unlimited times to practice as much as you like until the Skills are all YOURS!
This clip is like finding buried treasure for a bass player...and who grew up hearing this when it came out. Tune had immediate appeal. Phil was HUGE at the time. Huge.
All these years, I thought that this part was played on a synth. I never would have thought that a real bass was used, due to the speed and difficulty of this song. You are amazing!
"All these years" you'd think your dumbass would have seen the video for this song. Not only does it show the bass being played by this man but he has more screen time than the other 7 band members and almost as much as Phil.
I had absolutely no idea that I have been listening to you for as long as I have! I love your ability to play bass, but I love your humility even more. Thank you so much for what you do!
I credit this song and seeing you play it live during the Seriously tour back in 1990 for making me a bass player today! Back then I was a gigless keyboard player who payed little attention to the bass guitar, but you had such a presence on stage and then you started belting out those bass lines in Sussudio and I was blown away! I started paying much closer attention to the bass guitar after that moment, eventually acquired a cheap Yamaha bass, two weeks later played it for a church worship set and was was approached afterwards by a guy that liked my playing and asked me to audition for his band. Didn't take long before people forgot I could play keys, but that's okay I've had tons of fun over the past 30 years as a bass player. You have literally changed my life! Thank you Mr. Sklar!
"Sloppy" Leland are you kidding me! You're not just taking care of your Azaleas, you're keeping lots of folks happy here and we appreciate you sharing your time and art with all of us.
It's good to know he's human, so perhaps the rest of us still have a hope... But I know exactly what he's referring to and I'm sure once his injury is gone, it'll be business as usual.
It's always an absolute delight to watch you play these classic songs that you were such an integral part in creating, Lee. Happy Holidays to you, and yours!
My goodness! I am a boomer from the class of 78 and have listened to your music most of my life. I just want to thank you and the algorithm gods that lined me up with you. The last time i remember seeing you guys was in the ninetys at the Summit in Houston Texas! Thank you for all the enjoyment you have brought me over the years...
I finally got to see Phil Collins in concert in Houston in September 2019. That was the tightest performance I have ever seen. I didn’t think a band could be so flawless. Unreal!
The video Sussudio was my introduction to Lee Sklar in 1985 when I was a bass player just starting out. Since then obviously I have dug through a bunch of Lee's catalog from Taylor, Cobham to Toto...and of course Phil. And now Im even more of a fan listening to the stories and his world views. These make my day!
Leland. Your a legend... I remember you on stage live with Phil for years. One time we met as I managed to get a few back stage passes from Belken productions, Thank you Jules and Mikey. . Those are the best years of my life..... Your a Rock Star. always have been.. Chops will always come back. Nicky Cristino Cleveland Ohio..
The man is so great not only as a musician his love for the dogs the garden, that kindness is a gift, just like his great playing on so many albums. From Dublin Ireland Thank you Leland Sklar .
There's only a few bassist that I can say will always put a smile on my face, and you've been doing just that for me since the 70s. Gotta say this old man has really grown to appreciate youtube because of guys like you.
Mr. Sklar, let me thank you on behalf of everybody here for telling these stories. I'm pretty sure I'm not the only one who loves the fly on the wall stuff. Your stories and anecdotes are such a window in a life that most of us can't even begin to imagine. Once again, THANK YOU!
For those who don't know, this living legend was part of The Section, and you have heard him play more times than you probably think. The man is a titan.
Not very often you get to see how the part is played by the legend that tracked most of the soundtrack of our lives in the 70s & 80s & on. This guy is pure gold.
@@grant9005 if anyone could diss slap, it's this guy. He most likely wouldn't but he could damn sure argue why it's not necessary and win. There's probably 3lifetimes worth of Bass knowledge in his head n hands.
Treasuring this as a 50 year old -still intermediate bass player- remembering 40 years ago that songs like this planted seeds in my childhood that would bloom into an appreciation for those that could just sit in the groove and make hard look easy. Thanks Leland. This album holds many memories as a 11 year old boy.
“And God said…SU SU SUDIO” *Moses pulls out the first ever electric bass that God gave him and plays Sussudio on bass live with a brand new human, Phil Collins*
His beard wasn't gray when I saw him live so back then. I thought he a relative of the late great Dusty Hill of ZZ Top. After all they both play bass and he had that beard!🙂
Hey, what a nice reach-out. Playing at home, just like the rest of us. I never tire of the stories. There’s a gift in the ‘warts and all’ rendition here.
Holy crap !!!! Wow. -Mr. Sklar -awesome !! What a talent -and what a legend you are. Of course , you've worked at it hard for many years. And best of all you are such a humble guy ,about it all -and kind as well. Thank you for sharing.
Your guys music has brought me joy since the 80s. Now that I'm an adult and in my 40s those songs bring back such good memories. Now memories are all I have. Thank you for such good memories.
The lockdown gifted me the RU-vid time to find you again. I can't imagine you remember me, but hanging the little bit we did while you played on some of the Budweiser tracks and maybe some others I was producing along with Admusic and other LA Music houses, at LA Studios? Record Plant? Westlake? in the 1980s - 1990s - are some of my proudest hours as a musical wannabe. We talked classic cars and motorcycles and you gave me your phone number though I would never presume to use it. Just a great big hello to you, sir, and a sincere thank you for the memories and your excellent work that made this advertising schmuck from St. Louis look good on many occasions!
I know nothing about western music. But I have been listening to this song since early 90s.. have started learning guitar now..never imagined I would be seeing the legendary artist in this video! Kudos to you and Phil and all the artists!
Except for the dumbass “resist” bass Resist what? Resist an orderly country for an idiot that shakes hands with the wind and who can’t stay awake. Crime spikes and ongoing poverty?! People like him and his liberal buddies live in lala land hard to focus on just the music when stupid shit like that is in your face
T Really appreciate you taking the time to share your playing and your amazing stories behind the music as well. I’ve always admired your journey as a touring/recording bassist. Truly incredible, THANK YOU!!!!
Remember bagging your groceries at Hughes Market in Studio City, conversing with you there and at Bass Centre workshops about vintage Fender P-basses, bass in general. Always a gentleman willing to share knowledge! 👍
15:32 when you prune the azaleas have a bucket with hydrogen peroxide to dip your pruning shears in between plants. This will not only prevent the spread of disease but also speed the healing Of the plants from pruning. My Grandfather ran an azalea nursery and developed azaleas at the national agricultural research center in Beltsville MD. He did this.
There's talent and an amazing career. There is kindness in sharing such gems in this fashion. But overall, we are listening and watching a deeply nice human being.
Loved the story of how you & Daryl first met. What a partnership grew out of it! Thanks for putting these videos together and giving us an insight into the stories behind the songs, together with such an up close view of your playing.
When my wife was pregnant with my daughter before I became a father, I used to listen to this song... "...she don't even know my name..." Amazing song!
YESSSSS THIS IS THE SONG I’VE BEEN WAITING FOR, LEE. This bassline is so bouncy and perfect and I never seem to be able to play it right so I wanted to see how you play it, see whatever secret sauce you apply to your playing to get it just right. Thank you, these videos have made self-isolation so much more bearable.
Lee Sklar is the bussiest studio Bass Player in the world. Check out his porfolio of nearly 2000 albums. Half the music you have heard has been Based by this fine musician. Long live Lee Sklar and may your beard grow longer in the F-clef.
He’s so nice and fun, saw Mr Sklar at a store once when I was buying a little electric toy piano for my niece and he says- “I know people who could do wonders with that thing” :)
What a pleasure and privilege to not just see you, but hear you telling the stories! I am old enough to have seen you play well over a hundred times. James Taylor alone, probably 50 times. Saw you play Susudio in Oakland June 7 & 8. Saw you so many times I lost count in the early days at Shoreline Amphitheater (as a resident, we got first crack at tickets, saw dozens of shows a year) Still have hundreds of vinyl records with your immaculate chops anchoring the sound. You have truly played on the soundtrack of my life, and I thank you, sir.
Fascinating - the idea of playing into a gate filter. This is THE ONE trick that I never thought of in all my 80’s and 90’s stage work bringing heavily studio sequenced music to a live performance context. BRILLIANT and yet SIMPLE.
Just AMAZING....love THIS...way back in my teen years, it was this song that inspired me to take up the bass...I eventually switched to guitar (out of necessity at the time) & turned out I'm a better guitar player than I ever was a bass player, however this bass line is STILL (almost 40 years later) one of my favorites. The movement is just sooooo good.
Man, its no small thing to play such a piece as well as you do... and its no small thing having musicians come together in the spirit of a song even to repeatably play on tour. And those surreal moments of perfection in practice, an awesome thing.... It's an honor to hear you play and the rest.
This is becoming a welcome part of my day. We walked into NAMM together one morning a couple of years back, and just chatted about nothing, but you struck me as a genuine nice guy. You still do.
When I was learning how to play bass in the late 80s and early 90s, I was obsessed with Leland Sklar. Saw him on a Phil Collin’s tour around that period (“But Seriously”). Just thought his bass playing was perfect for the song. Always in the groove, and never taking away from the vocals and song….which is the thing that directly communicates to the audience. The audience doesn’t want to “think” about the bass. They want to feel it. It’s usually better when it’s a support network for the melody. Whenever bass players start slapping too much, or muddying up the rhythm and groove, or playing too many notes,….I always think “this song needs Leland Sklar.” 😂 This bass line is perfect. When it drops into that four-on-the-floor groove for the chorus, it’s game over. If he played anything more complicated than that, it wouldn’t shake the dance floor as hard.
What a privilege to see the master at work! I remember back when I was around 5 or 6 years old around 1983 when I first saw Leland playing with Phil and was just mesmerised by his crazy white beard. I've been a fan ever since.
"... get back to deadheading my Azaleas." the life of a rockstar!!!! My son nailed it with his comment as he walked past my laptop - ! - "You're kidding me.........God plays the Bass!!!" How right he is!
Utter joy listening again to the culture of great contemporary musicians. I wish Jaco was still around to listen to some stories. Thank you Lee for such humble insight.
No jacket required came out when I was young (8 years old), but so many song on this album were go-to listens for me that this album is integrated with all my fond memories of my youth. This video popped up in my feed, so I watched it again and I still love it. The blue on that bass is gorgeous. Love it.
I would find it off putting playing to that due to the way Phil now sings it, ie Phil’s not as fluent anymore and not hitting the notes unfortunately, but terrific bass playing of course 👍
A famous jazz cat once said there's no wrong notes ... That was more geared toward improv .. Leland Sir you are the epitome of the phrase all the right notes in all the right places .. Thanks for the years of your contribution and talent to all the hits we grew up with
