YYZ

[rogerstodge]

Its taken me ages to learn yyz by rush, i had to slow it down with audacity to learn it, when i'd finally nailed it note perfect i tried to play it at the correct speed and it slaughtered me!! . Luckily its not gonna be in our set. Any of you chaps struggle with it?

[mep]

I have the music for it, but although I really like that era of Rush I can't be bothered to learn it for the hell of it. It would not make our set either.

Good for you getting to grips with it. How did we ever manage before digital music?

[RichF]

every few months I get myself back up to speed with this as an exercise. I have never nailed it. Much easier these days with score and youtube play throughs. I loved the old days with a record player in the bedroom, slowing it down, back and back again. Great fun.

Edited July 19, 2012 by RichF

[xilddx]

[quote name='RichF' timestamp='1342732403' post='1740286']
every few months I get myself back up to speed with this as an exercise. I have never nailed it. Much easier these days with score and youtube play throughs. [b]I loved the old days with a record player in the bedroom, slowing it down, back and back again. Great fun.[/b]
[/quote]

Me too!

And, no, I never wanted to learn YYZ. Although I learned most of Hemispheres on guitar when I was a young 'un.

[Johngh]

This one is on my list to learn, I'd like to get it in our set as well. Playing it live will be a different kettle of fish though.

[Steve Woodcock]

I remember performing this track back when I was at Basstech many years ago as it was part of the 'rock' semester - I indulged my Geddy worship by playing the keyboard part too

[rogerstodge]

[quote name='Stickman' timestamp='1342733939' post='1740326']
I remember performing this track back when I was at Basstech many years ago as it was part of the 'rock' semester - I indulged my Geddy worship by playing the keyboard part too
[/quote]
Hail to you mr stickman

[geofio]

the best way to play it is just to relax with it and not over think it. one of my fav bass lines. i played it way back in the 80,s when i played in a rush tribute band.

[geofio]

thats true hiram, every drummer wants to play that track lol

[Judo Chop]

I just had a go at it, I feel very humble...

[Lord Sausage]

Just had a listen. Never been a big Rush fan. Not because i dislike their music just never got round to listening to them much. However, i did hammer this on Guitar hero yrs ago ha ha. I will try to find some time to learn it. I'll let you know how i did when i can be arsed to get around to it.

Edited July 19, 2012 by Lord Sausage

[paul_5]

I love playing this. I like to use the open A string and double stop the keyboard part too. Always wanted to play it live, but never have done.

[bigjohn]

It goes...

der der derr derr dun de ddeeer dun dun dun de de derr de dunn dunnnn... etc.

I'd never try to learn to play it on the bass... I have pepper corns that need counting...

Edited July 20, 2012 by bigjohn

[SlapbassSteve]

Great little warmup exercise this tune! First couple of solo breaks are a nightmare to play note-for-note though, I just tend to go mental with chromatic scales, sounds close enough for me like!

[yorick]

My mate Steve playing all instruments on YYZ............. Makes you sick doesn't it!!!!

[url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fZmP4FngzHA"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fZmP4FngzHA[/url]

[Oopsdabassist]

*jaw hits floor*

I'm jealous

[SpaceChick]

OMG!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

*Bows down and worships "The Steve"*

What amazing skills!!!

Question is though..... How many takes per instrument..... If you tell me one, I'm packing up!!

[ern500evo]

[quote name='yorick' timestamp='1342757063' post='1740476']
My mate Steve playing all instruments on YYZ............. Makes you sick doesn't it!!!!

[url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fZmP4FngzHA"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fZmP4FngzHA[/url]
[/quote]That is pretty bloody impressive!!

[debwilliams]

[quote name='yorick' timestamp='1342757063' post='1740476']
My mate Steve playing all instruments on YYZ............. Makes you sick doesn't it!!!!


[/quote]

This guy's just a bit clever . He should be touring with Rush on their next visit to the UK - he could fill in for any of them!

[XB26354]

Blimey... Spot on. Reminds me of the nutter I saw on YouTube playing the bass part to Giant Steps with his left hand and the sax solo with his right on keyboard at the same time. Far too much talent!

[bartelby]

No one going to link to the Japanese (I think) girl playing this on an organ?

I would, but Im in work and can't access youtube

[yorick]

Bit good ain't he? Spacechick........ first takes on all instruments, but a shed load of practise beforehand!!!

[toneknob]

This is how to really do it

[url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jr8BtQRUVq8"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jr8BtQRUVq8[/url]

[discreet]

[quote name='bartelby' timestamp='1342767264' post='1740517']
No one going to link to the Japanese (I think) girl playing this on an organ?[/quote]

OK, then.

[url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4XsYuHbXZUk"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4XsYuHbXZUk[/url]

[Bilbo]

It's one of those tunes that I feel an emotional pressure to learn so I can say to my peers that I can play it and the learning of which I intellectually know would, in reality, be a waste of precious rehearsal time. You can't learn eveything and have to choose where to focus your efforts and mine are elsewhere. It's a great rock tune, though, and one of Rush's career highlights.

Daaa n da da daaa n da da da daaa n n daaa n da da daaaa nn da da da daaa n n ......