Graham Central Station - Hair (Bass Cover) 

Julia there are so many bass players here in the USA that can't play Larry Graham's songs because they can't master his style and you do it like you've been playing for 40yrs UNBELIEVABLE!

I'm 62yrs old and grew up on R&B and funk music and I must admit Julia plays the studio version of Larry Graham's song better than anyone else I've heard before

SHE IS JUST THAT BAD ASS! SHE IS ABSOLUTELY FANTASTIC.

My goodness! The funk is strong with this one!

To answer questions about Julia and her equipment. Julia is Polish. Hi everyone! My name is Julia, I'm 18 year old self-taught bass player. I play bass since December 2013. I'm self-taught, I learned how to play from various tutorials on internet. My gear: -Sterling by Music Man S.U.B. Ray4 -Zoom B3 (interface and effects) Q: Whats program do you use for record the bass sound? A: I use Audacity Q: How do u record with such an amazing sound ? A: I plug in bass to interface audio, then i record it in DAW software Q: Are you using an amp before connecting to your interface? A: I plug the bass straight to interface and then I add a little bit of compression in Audacity :) Q: Good Sound!! the bass original or replaced mic/ electronics? A: Everything is original :) (Except the strings) Q: which strings / sizes do you play? A: DR Hi-Beams 40-100 Q: What do you use as software to superimpose audio and video? A: I use Sony Vegas Pro :) Thanks for watching my videos! I don't take requests! :) Copied from her home youtube page (and her posts)

I feel safe watching this. One feels safe when watching a master.

Im about to cry right now. This is perfect. This restored my faith in humanity. Keep killing it

Man that bass tone awesome

I'm offended at how clean and amazing this is

HOLY MOLY! Hair is an exceptionally hard bass line to pull off, but you're nailing it! Thank you very much for that wonderful display of craftsmanship.

You make it look as easy as butter melting in a hot pan! I love that you love the music you play. Authentic and believable, every note. ❤

My eyes is burning, my nose is runnin, my ears cant comprehend the funk you playnin!!!

Julia, your doing really well. As someone who has been at it for over 47 years, I can only suggest that you listen to a large variety of different music and different types of bass lines. This way you can become good at many different ways of doing things as a bass player. Much continued success to you.

The DOO DOO WAP IS STRONG IN HERE. JULIA'S timing is perfect.

Ha! I just commented on your Luther Vandross cover asking about Larry Graham! Ha! Go 'head wit yo bad self!

People like you keep music alive!

I am so proud of you. I grew up with this song, and to see someone capture it right warms my soul. You don't just play the song you feel it. Funk, and music back then was an experience, and you're experiencing it. Great job!🤜💥🤛

This girl just warms my heart and makes me smile, absolute delight to listen to such young raw talent

This earned a follow. First time I heard this song was in 1994 - when Prince covered it. Prince would approve. And have 2 step up his game. Bananas!

My favorite part of this tune is 3:06. Gives me the most intense goosebumps. Man, she absolutely kills it too.

I do not believe what I am seeing this lady cannot be from planet earth. Must have have been sent to earth with a bass in hand to create such beautiful noise. Wow, Wow, Wow.

One of the hardest bass funk rhythms to play and she is just killing it with ease! Im really enjoying this!

I had the honor of being at this particular recording as Larry's Mom lived (Dell Graham, Pianist) next door to my Father's house in Houston, Tx. in the 1930's... Tom Flye (deceased) was the Engineer and did Sly and The Family Stones best tracks@ The Sausalito Record Plant.. my This young Lady is what Music is all about:. A Love and Gift that is from a much Higher Power that Blesses ones that really Deserve It.

WHOAH!!!! You have to have serious chops to tackle a song like hair...One of Larry Graham funkiest songs..Even Prince respected and was a fan of his. GOOD JOB!

I get bored with slapping bass on you tube but Julia makes it look like an art form and takes it to a whole different level

One of the best bass players of all time Larry Graham would really appreciate this. Great job, she is amazing.

I’ve seen a lot of good bassists in my day, and Julia has to be the best young bassist I’ve ever heard. Keep it up!

All the bass gods kneel before you...no words describe your groove and feeling.

Making a Larry Graham song look easy! Keep on jamming!

That is world class bass playing.

A 17 year old, this is insane! Total command of the thing

No words, None. I am just speechless right now. Nothing to say....... no words to convey what I feel!!!

SHE'S PLAYING LARRY GRAHAM??? Damn this young lady is AWESOME!!! Never judge a book by it's cover!!! She's got mad bass skills!😎

BASS goddess is damn straight.This is effing killing it man. KILLIN it!! hand technique totally expresses built -in--groove. REAL bassists born with groove built into them. BIG thumbs up on this young lady !!!!

Julia, you are a true bass Goddes!!! It's just fantastic to see and hear you play. Especially at your young age! You just have what it takes! The feel, the techniques, the groove!! And off course the great sounds you are getting from the SUB. I now own the exact same one and am very happy with it. Thinks it sounds even more like the old pre- Ernie Ball Music Man Stingray basses do than the modern Stingrays. Absolutely love it. So I have to thank you, because its you and your playing that convinced me I had to buy a black SUB Ray 4 Hope to see many more of your videos in the future. Especially some slap songs. Cheers from Holland, Bert

She's a natural

You really play great bass! Congratulations! You have all the funk in your hands and soul!

Wow over the years I have spend quite a bit of time trying to learn to this song and I thought I had it and now I realize I was off in a lot of places.. You make it so clear. Can't get any more solid that that. Now I'll be working on it again and this time I'll really get it right. Thanks.

That is the first time I have seen anyone strum a chord on a bass. The bass player is usually not center stage but the singer is in a concert so I may have never noticed. I missed it on earlier listenings!

Super clean! I REEEEEEEAAAAALLLLYYYY enjoy and impressed you play the actual part. Not a whole bunch of chops. Very good and the outro was note for note. Very well done.

SELF TAUGHT SHE IS CRAZZZZY LOVE IT JULIA YOU ARE AWESOME

Spot on!...a very challenging riff this one...many a bassist has been wood by this one. You got it perfect!

You're a funk machine... Timing is excellent... Loved it

Been watching a lot of these covers and while technically sound they don’t have the same pizazz and looseness with the slap that you do, to wit that’s a big part of the style and you got it kudos to you

Absolutely groovy!! Way to lay the funk down!! You're on your way to a great career in music with soul like that !!

This is the most underrated video on your channel. That groove is tricky to get timing right. Killed it 💪

Pure awesomeness!

So much groove, so many techniques in the playing. Absolutely fantastic.

Awesome, simply.

2:50 - Damn that slide at the end is on point.

Wow!! The was one of the fastest times I have ever clicked the Subscribe button in my life!! Incredible!!

I can not get enough of your videos here on youtube waauw what a joy to listen to you keep on playing girl

Julia, thank you very much for introducing me this great band. I have never listened it, and they make great music!! In addition to your spectacular performances, I like to hear you so I can learn about new music. Keep this path!

NICE! Mr. Graham would be proud!

You’re amazing! Can’t stop watching)

Wow! Awesome job! Sooooo FUNKY!!!!!!! Best Hair cover on RU-vid!!!! Rock on!!!!

Outstanding! Wojtek Pilichowski now has some serious competition.

You're at this date my favorite bass player ❤ your touch and your feeling are just AMAZING

All of your videos are amazing, this may be your best, imho, or at least my favorite. :) cheers

OMG.... she’s playing Larry Graham and killing it!!! You are a Funk Jedi

Saw GCS in '74(?). They entered from the back of the theater from two doors singing "we've been waiting for so long, waiting to play for you, some of our songs...A Capella and clapping. I don't remember for sure but I think they went into The Jam when they got to the stage. Great vid and excellent bass playing Julia.

One of my best covers simply awesome

Probably the best cover I’ve seen of hair

That was superb, in fact, all the covers I've seen you do are at the highest standard. You should have a fantastic career in music ahead of you. Definite Session Player material.

Oh man.... She is SOOO nice with that groove!!! Bravo Bravo!!!

This is big-league talent, skill, and technique right here. Hats off!

You are 10/10 better then a lot of bass players I've jammed with .. Nice nice..

Wow! Super awesome playing. I'm inspired to learn this one now. Thanks

just fantastic, awesome to see you playing again..

Great song choice and great job covering it.

Julia. Just brilliant. I'm in awe. Amazing!😀

That's some serious playing here, girl. Chapeau!

we need more young musicians like this nice bass work, keep up the good work

Wow! "thumpin' and pluckin' " like the master himself. Great tone, great timing...just amazing! Well done! Keep it funky!

Musicianship at it finest! She knows her sh$t!!!!👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

too cool..hard work paid off

Awesome!!!!!!!!!!

Casually playing perfectly a MASTAHPIECE! In all seriousness thought, don't you EVER stop playing.

Brilliant!

Fabulous as always. Great to see you back in action!

You are an incredible bass player! Brightened my day! Thanks!

YOU GO YOUNG LADY!!!!! VERY TALENTED.. KEEP PRACTICING!!!...PROUD OF YA...🙂🙂🙂

The Funk is sho 'nuff strong in this one!!!

You are amazing! I will watch you play more songs!

Hey Just want to say you are insanely dope. and the fact that you go back to music before you were even born til music of now..INCREDIBLE,..and this is coming from an artist and producer that have been in the music biz successfully

You play the opening riffs so accurately. There are a lot of lessons/play throughs of this song on RU-vid, but I think this is the best one. Incredible.

Soo much Soul & remember music and funk.has no color.,this young lady has all Assets.😃😃😃😃😁😁

Easy & Flowing !!! ♥♥♥

Julia, great timing, top ! You are becoming a real bass beast !

Classic funk! Fantastic!!

She's really great, can't get enough of her playing. Always right in the pocket! One of soooo many awesome female bassists...

That tone is insane

Larry Graham would be proud of your Bass playing !

Still amazed everytime I watch!

Amazing improvising @1:10-1:22 & 2:08-2:20!

Larry Graham would proud!

Wow!! Great bass playing!! Love this

Julia you killing it once again

Gets better with each listen!

You are simply awesome! Keep it up!