Lipstick Vogue Bass Cover

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I'd like to wish a very Happy Belated Birthday to @brucethomas3000
The video is a day late because it got blocked immediately. I filed a dispute, but RU-vid has begun blocking the video for the first 48 hours or until they hear back from the content owner, in this case UMG, whichever comes first. So, I tried setting the "Premiere" 48 hours from now to see if that's a possible workaround.
"Lipstick Vogue" by Elvis Costello and The Attractions off of their "This Year's Model" album which came out in 1978 and featured, the great, Bruce Thomas on bass.
This song is mayhem-madness and I found it extremely difficult to play. It's fast and quite the endurance test... for me it is anyway. I'm still amazed at how many great Elvis Costello songs I'm discovering (thanks, for the most part, to your suggestions) that I've never heard before.
I'm playing the Bruce Thomas Signature "Profile" bass that can only be found at The Bass Center in England. I've been using a SansAmp Para Driver Ver.1 for my EQ on this bass and, because the p/u is so hot, the controls are set very conservatively. Treble and Bass set to about 9:00. Mid-sweep to 3K and boosted to 12:00. And Drive at 9:00.

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@grahamgreenhill8067 3 года назад

Good lord what a difficult song to play, this is definetly the song you take a break from practicing when you're done playing it

@TJH3113 3 года назад

You can say that again and, you're right, I rarely played this one twice in a row!

@Bradipop1 8 месяцев назад

This bass has the hottest pickups I've ever heard!!

@TJH3113 8 месяцев назад

It really does have a shit-ton of output! I don't have them super close to the strings either. And I have a small square of electrical tape over the E string pole pieces.

@Bradipop1 8 месяцев назад

@@TJH3113 😁 Oh, I forgot to tell that you are a great bassist. Respect!

@jlincoln8304 3 года назад

Great job man! This tune absolutely slams. Thanks for keeping Bruce Thomas in the scope of all-time great bass players.

@TJH3113 3 года назад

Thanks so much! I love Bruce!

@DannyBoi2112 3 года назад

Wow what a bass line, I really need to explore more of Mr Thomas' playing.

@RickNBacker 3 года назад

Those early Elvis Costello albums are a must-own from a bass perspective!

@TJH3113 3 года назад

Definitely some wild stuff from Mr. Thomas!

@costelloandsilke7321 3 года назад

Brilliant Troy - an absolute finger breaker of a bassline - probably the toughest on the full This Years Model album, congrats on getting it down. When the album came out in '78, the music press made a big thing of the line "Sometimes I almost feel, just like a human being" because they just could not figure Elvis Costello out at all. At a time (punk era) when it was supposed to be three chords and root notes, neither the songs or the Attractions' playing just did not compute. Anyway, Bruce Thomas is a genius. If you put James Jamerson, Bootsy Collins and Stanley Clarke together in a room, they'd have a hard time coming up with that bassline!

@RickNBacker 3 года назад

Amazing to think this came out the same year as Rush's "Hemispheres"... and "new wave" was considered a rebellion against the excesses of prog rock... but the bass on this whole album is every bit as busy and melodic and proggy as anything Geddy was laying down!!!

@costelloandsilke7321 3 года назад

@@RickNBacker Very True. The interesting thing about punk and new wave was that it allowed a lot of really good bands to break through simply because A&R men at the time would sign anything as long as the band had short hair and sounded a bit aggressive. The Stranglers' Black and White Album came out in '78 too and features some quite advanced playing including Jean Jacque Burnel's brilliant bass playing and Dave Greenfield's great keys. Troy, if you don't know that record, it's well worth listening to.

@TJH3113 3 года назад

Thanks a lot! Definitely! Yeah, it was just a timing thing that I was not a bigger fan of EC&TA back in the day. They nearly created their own genre and didn't fit into any of the categories of music that I was into at the time. They certainly took "punk" to the next level!

@TJH3113 3 года назад

There's a clip of them playing this song at the same "Pink Pop" show Rush played at. I'd love to ask Bruce if he had any interaction with them or memories of that show.

@kentwood9821 2 года назад

The Attractions were a great band of superb musicians, and Elvis' quirky but driving songs gave them all something special to work with, with plenty of room for chops galore. Pick your instrument, and there's a ton to learn from that amazing band.

@JustPlayingBass 3 года назад

That had my plucking hand aching just watching that😳 excellent stamina and control.

@TJH3113 3 года назад

Thanks for sharing some of the pain! Thanks again.

@RickNBacker 3 года назад

Another gem from one of the all-time-great bass albums, This Year's Model!

@TJH3113 3 года назад

I hope you liked it!

@chicosuavemusic Год назад

Stellar! One of my favorite rock bass lines ever

@TJH3113 Год назад

THANKS!

@PhiI93 3 года назад

That is some serious playing

@TJH3113 3 года назад

I don't know what Bruce was thinking!

@EnergyAndLightAwakening 3 года назад

Kick'en ass lol. I've always loved busy or at least busy sounding bass lines. I guess that's what inspired me to start playing. It just sounded so magical to me.

@TJH3113 3 года назад

Haha... thanks Tiny! I like "busy" too, but this???

@Macdaddy418 3 года назад

A beast of a bassline! (gotta give the drummer some love here too). Since you are glutton for punishment, try to keep up with Bruce and Pete (the drummer) on the live version of this song on "Live at the El Macambo" album. You thought the album version was fast... For about 4 years, 1978-82, there was no better band on earth. They literally would blow through 18 songs in about 38 minutes, then storm off the stage.

@TJH3113 3 года назад

No doubt! I'll check it out, but I rarely do live versions of songs because they tend to get out of hand at times. Yeah, I love the fact that they can pack so much into a song that is under 3 minutes.

@nunyabusiness69 3 года назад

Damn this looks like a test of endurance and dexterity. Great work!

@EnergyAndLightAwakening 3 года назад

Indeed and for him to shake is hand at 2:04 is saying something lol.

@TJH3113 3 года назад

Both! Thanks!

@kentwood9821 2 года назад

And yet he's very relaxed as he plays, sign of a real pro.

@furrysharker 3 года назад

This is fantastic! Such a great (and challenging) bass part.

@TJH3113 3 года назад

Thanks!

@Tracer9GTRider8 3 года назад

Holy crap that's moving! Way to tear it up!

@TJH3113 3 года назад

Tell me about it! Thanks!

@la196 3 года назад

Where in the world does one build a bass line such as this! Very juicy tone, well played Troy:)

@TJH3113 3 года назад

Great question! Thanks Lori!

@NowPleaseReadThis 7 месяцев назад

Bruce's bass-lines are architectural. His technical ability serves his compositional greatness. He is a part song writer in all his tracks with E.C. and THE ATTRACTIONS. While I'm sure he can be a great pocket/groove player when playing a cover song, if he is involved with creating an original song he is first and foremost a composer extraordinaire.

@TJH3113 7 месяцев назад

I couldn't agree more with your assessment of Bruce.

@toddhamby 3 года назад

You killed it Troy! One of my favorite bass lines ever!

@TJH3113 3 года назад

Thank you, Todd!

@BeatlesCentricUniverse 5 месяцев назад

Bruce Thomas is a mind-boggling bassist. Incredible performance of this! Thanks!

@TJH3113 5 месяцев назад

Couldn't agree more! He's a super nice fellow too! Thanks and take care!!

@Firedancer100 3 года назад

Brilliant loved it

@TJH3113 3 года назад

Awesome! Thanks.

@JonKinyon 3 месяца назад

One of my favorite's - thanks!

@TJH3113 3 месяца назад

Glad you liked it!

@davidbracey3150 2 месяца назад

My favourite EC song, played brilliantly. Well done Troy. I saw them play this live so many times and my God! If you think the studio version is fast……. Bruce and Pete on fire. Thanks for taking this on.

@TJH3113 2 месяца назад

Very cool, I'm glad you liked it! Bruce has said that some of those live performances may have been "chemically enhanced".

@leftybass5860 2 года назад

Outstanding ! That’s the first time I‘ve seen you give the old hand a shake after a fast run ! I was cramping up just watching.

@TJH3113 2 года назад

Thanks 👍

@peterbirkett9537 7 месяцев назад

Perfect loved that😊😊😊

@TJH3113 7 месяцев назад

Thanks!

@bobbrendel758 Год назад

Every one of the Attractions are absolutely amazing musicians, as are you for this amazing cover. Nice work.

@TJH3113 Год назад

Big truth! Thanks Bob.

@myoptik3x103 3 года назад

It’s funny that Elvis Costello is usually classified as punk/new wave, when this sounds like a Rush bass line.

@RickNBacker 3 года назад

Right? This album ranks among the all time great bass workouts. Every song a bass tour-de-force!

@TJH3113 3 года назад

Truth! They definitely took "punk" to another level!

@tjsi63 3 года назад

That's one of Bruce's songs that I would just listen to and say to myself "oh no way forget about even trying that." but with your breakdown I may have to try some of those elements. Fantastic Job on this one!

@TJH3113 3 года назад

Awesome! That's great to hear and you could probably even trim a couple of corners (if you had to) and still have it sound great. Thanks so much, take care!

@kentwood9821 2 года назад

Troy's playing is very clear and precise and if you slow the video down a notch or 2 (click the gear icon) and you can definitely pick up the rhythm if you start slowly and softly. Before you know it, it really starts to flow and you can start to really dig in!

@JoeMurphyLondon 2 года назад

Simply dazzling. Thank you so much for doing this amazing video. The album mix never allowed my ears to take in the sheer genius of BT’s composition and the skill at work . I should also say that the quality of your playing is wonderful. You’re doing a great public service to seekers of rock and roll enlightenment

@TJH3113 2 года назад

Thanks so much for the very kind words, Joe!

@chomusic 6 месяцев назад

Thank you Troy, you bring so much joy to your viewers.

@TJH3113 6 месяцев назад

You are very welcome.

@JohnAnderson-vo7en 2 года назад

Incredible

@TJH3113 2 года назад

Thank you John

@marokofamily 3 года назад

Spot On !!!

@TJH3113 3 года назад

Thank you!

@Twobarpsi 3 года назад

This is a tough one 🥵

@TJH3113 3 года назад

You can say that again!

@midge2112 4 месяца назад

Soooo GOOD!! Great work on another rapid fire BT bass line!!

@TJH3113 4 месяца назад

Thanks so much!

@richoliver2217 3 года назад

Nice job!!! I love watching you play. It amazes me how you are able to listen and figure out all these songs. Keep them coming!

@TJH3113 3 года назад

Thank you, Rich! I'll try!

@dejugulators 3 года назад

2:06 I feel you.

@TJH3113 3 года назад

Haha!!! Thanks God for that little slow-down.

@charlessouthworth8175 Год назад

Whooooooooaaaaaa! Awesome, so awesome!🎉🎉🎉

@TJH3113 Год назад

Thanks a lot, Charles!

@rayevans2012 3 года назад

Wow! That's some workout Troy. Brilliant cover. Bruce Thomas is well up there with the great bass guitarists.

@TJH3113 3 года назад

Thanks, it definitely was! Big truth!!!

@sf9310 2 года назад

very impressive, well done!

@TJH3113 2 года назад

Thank you very much Sam!

@cvally1 Месяц назад

so fun to watch thanks

@TJH3113 Месяц назад

Glad you enjoyed it

@Lance37a 3 года назад

You played it like a Boss! Wow!

@TJH3113 3 года назад

Thanks Lance!

@Mikey_Sea 3 года назад

That was cool. Never heard it before. It seems one of those where you feel a bit rudderless throughout. Nice job!!

@TJH3113 3 года назад

Thanks! Yes, "rudderless" is a good way to describe it.

@alexmacleod3728 Год назад

I once played this in a band I was in and the bassline was so hard that my fingers bled

@TJH3113 Год назад

Say no more.

@toddstropicals 3 года назад

Great playing Troy, that's a tough bass line to play.

@TJH3113 3 года назад

Thank you, Todd.

@canalesworks1247 Год назад

This could very well be the greatest bass line in rock history. Fabulous job. I won't go over the top with music theory here but let's just allow it to suffice that BT achieved bass greatness here. Your work is fabulous. Thanks for recreation.

@TJH3113 Год назад

It's such a beautifully frantic bass-line, isn't it? Thank you. Thanks so much for watching and taking the time to comment!

@marvinewilliams8281 3 года назад

you are brilliant either way!!!!! Wow!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Marvine :-)

@TJH3113 3 года назад

Thanks again, Marvine!

@lextual 3 года назад

I'm going to start by saying that seeing you "here" has made my afternoon. I'm glad to see you still on the RU-vids, still rockin' on the bass, still grinding away learning the songs and making them more accessible than just doing a needle drop. It's a surprise to find that this song challenges you, that said it does have a lot of moving pieces that go by really fast and with the main riff, it's kind of tough to play it with the correct nuance and feel with all the notes in place and not trying to half arse it.

@TJH3113 3 года назад

Wow, thanks so much for the very nice comment. I really appreciate it. - Some songs are difficult in terms of figuring out the notes, but not terribly difficult to play once the notes are learned and memorized. My "Bouree" and "Go For Baroque" are examples of this type of song. - Some songs have a lot of notes and are a challenge to play. My "Heart of the Sunrise" and "Big Money" might be good examples of these types of songs. - Some songs aren't too difficult to figure out in terms of "notes" but are much more challenging in terms of actually playing them. This is one of those songs. My " Powerslave" cover might be another example of this type of song. Of course, what another player might find to be difficult or easy may be completely different from what I find to be difficult or easy. It's all subjective to that particular person.

@Dwarfloeter 3 года назад

Awesome as always

@TJH3113 3 года назад

Thank you so much Rodolpho😀

@andrewhochstetter4542 2 года назад

That hurt my hand to watch. Wow.

@TJH3113 2 года назад

That makes two of us!

@awkinsman1 3 года назад

WOW!

@TJH3113 3 года назад

THANKS!

@artrogers3985 3 года назад

Wow! 🤯

@TJH3113 3 года назад

Thanks Art!

@JerzeiBalowski 3 года назад

👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 Brilliant! Great song, great album, great cover Troy. Well done. Looking forward to the next one.

@TJH3113 3 года назад

I'm glad you liked it! Thanks.

@BertisGuitar 3 года назад

Wonderful stuff - love all your work on Bruce Thomas. It might be time to give him his own playlist on your channel page, since I intend to sit down with them (and the Rockpalast footage) soon

@TJH3113 3 года назад

Thanks Bertis! You know, I may have enough EC&TA covers to warrant their own playlist. Thanks for the suggestion.

@marvinewilliams8281 3 года назад

Wow...moves along so fast and I love it. Wicked playing Troy. The sound is out right awesome ;-)

@TJH3113 3 года назад

It does, doesn't it? Thanks Marvine!

@patrickgarrett9866 3 года назад

Holy smokes! Casually listening to that song, a lot of those ghost notes aren't really apparent. Nice video!

@TJH3113 3 года назад

Thanks a ton!

@Jimmy_Jim_Jim_1234 3 года назад

That'd sound great on a Fretless!

@TJH3113 3 года назад

That's crazy talk!

@ericwWu 3 года назад

That intro was insane! Good job as always Troy!

@TJH3113 3 года назад

Thanks, Eric. I'm glad you liked it!!

@kentwood9821 2 года назад

Flawless! Really nicely done, helped me a lot with some trouble spots. That Profile bass catches the best possible sound of a Precision, which can be very hit or miss sometimes with the real thing. Definitely getting one eventually.

@TJH3113 2 года назад

Thanks Kent. Yeah, I was never a Precision guy, but there's something special about this bass.

@michaelmorris1074 3 года назад

Absolutely impressive! What a killer line! I have learned so many songs from you. If you need a break after this one, maybe you could teach me Rock Me by Great White. LOL! Neither you nor Constantine have covered Rock Me or Save Your Love. Please stay happy and healthy and keep up the fabulous work! We appreciate you!

@TJH3113 3 года назад

Thanks! I agree! I'll check it out. Thanks for the suggestion. I'll try

@1flat1sharp47 3 года назад

Boy howdy, that's a bear!

@TJH3113 3 года назад

Haha... yes, it is! Thanks!

@michaelhogan7866 11 месяцев назад

OMG! I’m a long time Bruce Thomas fan, but do you use three fingers to pluck on this? I don’t know how you do it! When BT played on a Paul McCartney record, the drummer said, “you really like to push it don’t you?” Meaning he leads the beat significantly.

@TJH3113 11 месяцев назад

No, just two... and it was murder. Bruce is a beast and my appreciation for him continues to grow.

@TheStuport 3 года назад

Wow...and I thought RUSH's YYZ was a "handful"! There are times I find myself literally looking out from deep in the abyss as I play a difficult piece! You did this Finger Ride justice Troy! "Winging It" seems to bring out your Own Killer Style! STILL laughing at "Slipping The Drummer A $20...no rush man, take it easy"! LOLOL Cheers From Ohio

@TJH3113 3 года назад

Thanks for the great, and descriptive, comment!

@alanbhz8367 3 года назад

Amazing bass line!

@TJH3113 3 года назад

It sure is, isn't it?!

@jp0blues04 2 года назад

atta boy. super tough fucking tune. j

@TJH3113 2 года назад

Thanks!

@Thrano 3 года назад

That's really busy, I like it!

@TJH3113 3 года назад

Definitely! Glad to hear that!

@floydlay9189 3 года назад

Great job Troy!

@TJH3113 3 года назад

Thank you, Floyd!

@RodrigoMurasawa 3 года назад

Awesome Troy!!!

@TJH3113 3 года назад

Thank you, Rodrigo!!!

@beavismount 3 года назад

Damn dude!

@TJH3113 3 года назад

Thanks!

@iplaybassbutbad6612 3 года назад

INSANE playing I LOVE to see! Absolutely great cover Troy, and I see you getting obsessed to that one bass hahaha, I'd love for you to check out a band from my country called Serú Girán, the bassline from Eiti Leda is insane, I'm sure you'd love it!

@TJH3113 3 года назад

Thanks a ton! I'll take a listen. Thanks for the suggestion.

@nd6886 3 года назад

Bloody hell. Well done. Have you covered Barracuda?

@TJH3113 3 года назад

Thanks a lot! No, I have not done that one. I was afraid it might be a bit too fast for me😂

@DaveTurnerBassGuitar 3 года назад

Great job Troy! I wonder if you can go "back in time" to blocked videos and reset the premiere for 48 hours from now and actually have it work . . . I've got quite a few videos of my own that sit forever in "blocked" status, wasting away. I'm gonna try it.

@TJH3113 3 года назад

Thank you Dave! I don't think that would work. RU-vid, only fairly recently, started this thing where they'd keep the video blocked for the first 48 hours after a dispute if filed. What I did (uploading the video, but setting it as a premier, seemed to work, though it was a few hours off... perhaps a time zone thing). In your case, you may be able to just file a fresh dispute. I do that all the time. "Take On Me" gets blocked at least once a year and I just file another dispute to free it up.