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  • @KOLLIS1969
    @KOLLIS1969 Pƙed 3 lety +726

    The fact that Les can spout these lyrics live while playing that bass the way he does and never miss a beat is supernatural.

    • @sebe6125
      @sebe6125 Pƙed 3 lety +40

      The "Tommy The Cat" voice is Tom Waits

    • @whatisbehindthecurtain3662
      @whatisbehindthecurtain3662 Pƙed 3 lety +26

      @@sebe6125 liveâ€ŠđŸ€”

    • @sebe6125
      @sebe6125 Pƙed 3 lety +2

      @@whatisbehindthecurtain3662 No, but that isn't what is being listened to

    • @ericsharpe2248
      @ericsharpe2248 Pƙed 3 lety +12

      Check out the live version from Rhinoplasty if you haven't before. Even faster than the waits vocals

    • @davidkillian1990
      @davidkillian1990 Pƙed 3 lety +13

      I seen Primus live twice and he sounds as good live as he does on the album.

  • @raymondfink9580
    @raymondfink9580 Pƙed 3 lety +378

    There’s a fine line between madness and genius, primus walks it.

    • @IAmZellixx
      @IAmZellixx Pƙed 3 lety +18

      Snorted*

    • @plasticbag138
      @plasticbag138 Pƙed 3 lety

      @@IAmZellixx hA

    • @CantankerousDave
      @CantankerousDave Pƙed 2 lety +2

      They play jump rope with it.

    • @n5iln
      @n5iln Pƙed 2 lety +5

      Walks it? They use that line as a jumprope!

    • @MEGATRON1069
      @MEGATRON1069 Pƙed 2 lety

      Les Claypool really is a genius which means hes crazy. Thats where you balance out. Just depends where your crazy is. His is everything but we love him for it so it works!!!

  • @gotham23us
    @gotham23us Pƙed 3 lety +309

    “She came sliding on down the alleyway like butter dripping off a hot biscuit”
    Brilliant.

    • @DrewLaserdeath
      @DrewLaserdeath Pƙed 3 lety +19

      This is the only way I walk down alleyways ever since hearing that line. Works great in hallways too, would recommend.

    • @nathanking9083
      @nathanking9083 Pƙed 3 lety +19

      I REMEMBER IT AS IF WERE A MEAL AGO ...lol I use that one

    • @duzzitmatter8679
      @duzzitmatter8679 Pƙed 3 lety +3

      Still one of my favorites of all time.

    • @Neo2k7
      @Neo2k7 Pƙed 3 lety +3

      hands down my favorite line of the song

    • @branndonscott1
      @branndonscott1 Pƙed 3 lety +10

      Tom waits is Tommy the cat by the way

  • @HenryFordOfficial
    @HenryFordOfficial Pƙed 2 lety +136

    the underrated aspect of Primus is that they use songs for their original purpose - to tell stories

    • @Zlagie
      @Zlagie Pƙed rokem +9

      Great observation!
      I never thought about it that way, but Primus' style now makes more sense to me.

    • @stevemoisan
      @stevemoisan Pƙed rokem +5

      Awesome point. If you played the intro to "Fish On" to 100 people that never heard it before, and asked them what the song was about, I'm sure the majority would say something about sea captains or lobster boats or Moby Dick. So when the song is, indeed, about a fishing trip and landing a huge sturgeon, it's like a reward.
      And you can just read the lyrics to Mrs. Blaileen, My Name Is Mud, Sgt. Baker and so many more and realize Les is a great storyteller by any definition.

    • @harvestblades
      @harvestblades Pƙed rokem

      Great point!

    • @harvestblades
      @harvestblades Pƙed rokem

      That is probably the single greatest thing that created my live for Iron Maiden back in '84. How often I would listen to a song, pull out the lyrics & wonder what he was writing about only to find out it's a historical poem, a piece of history, or from some book called Dune. So much of my self-driven education as a young kid was looking into the source of Iron Maiden lyrics whether it was mythology, history, poetry or science fiction. Their music truly shaped the man I am today.

    • @drlarrymitchell
      @drlarrymitchell Pƙed 5 měsĂ­ci +1

      That's the last we seen of Harold...

  • @ericsteven99
    @ericsteven99 Pƙed 3 lety +587

    Tim “Herb” Alexander is a supremely underrated drummer. He was also the first drummer for A Perfect Circle. Interesting enough, Tim Alexander had to have heart surgery and was covered on tour by none other than Danny Carey.

    • @solyamidoremifasolya1027
      @solyamidoremifasolya1027 Pƙed 3 lety +8

      Wow.

    • @oldrufo
      @oldrufo Pƙed 3 lety +7

      Did not know this? Where does he plays now?

    • @derekcarnes6724
      @derekcarnes6724 Pƙed 3 lety +18

      @@oldrufo hes back playing with primus again

    • @oldrufo
      @oldrufo Pƙed 3 lety +2

      @@derekcarnes6724 thanks mate

    • @davidlaziness
      @davidlaziness Pƙed 3 lety +36

      i happened to catch primus with danny. if you didn't know it was danny you wouldn't know it wasn't Tim. Plus, they covered about a minutes worth of a Tool song so ya know, best day of my life lol

  • @willkayl8793
    @willkayl8793 Pƙed 3 lety +368

    Watching Les Claypool play live makes me realize that I’m not a good bassist...Primus is a wonderful example of what happens when you have an amazing jazz drummer, great death metal guitar player and...whatever kind of alien Claypool is and, put them in a band. With the exception of Victor Wooten (maybe), Les Claypool is the best bass player I’ve ever seen play.

    • @retrieversqbd
      @retrieversqbd Pƙed 3 lety +17

      Seen them both live too. Unreal, both of ‘em. As my bass mentor once told me, Les is the bassist that makes you do one of two things. Either you just up and quit or you push and practice more and more. Vic also falls into this category.

    • @PlyrMava.
      @PlyrMava. Pƙed 2 lety +8

      Speaks to how important Geddy Lee was for music, to see people like Les and Victor rock on another level.

    • @lucaswallo8127
      @lucaswallo8127 Pƙed 2 lety

      yeah

    • @martyjansing2675
      @martyjansing2675 Pƙed 2 lety +3

      I would really, really, really LOVE to see VIC and LES do a slap down. Feedin' off each other...

    • @garysuarez9614
      @garysuarez9614 Pƙed 2 lety +1

      Agreed, but you might want to give James Jamerson, Jaco Pastorius and Jeff Berlin a listen. Cuz once get into that style of bass in it's natural habitat there ain't any coming back.

  • @ComfortWithinNoise
    @ComfortWithinNoise Pƙed 3 lety +197

    When I was 13 my sister's boyfriend showed me and my dad Primus. My dad fell in love with primus. He was blown away. He still loves them at the age of 68.

    • @ComfortWithinNoise
      @ComfortWithinNoise Pƙed 3 lety +15

      Same day he heard Tool and Sublime. Which he loved. But sublime and Primus where his main new bands

    • @Alniemi
      @Alniemi Pƙed 2 lety

      I hope you two can catch them live someday, it really is an experience, SHe wasnt much of a fan before, but by the end of the set she was jumping around! it was a blast.

    • @jimchumley7907
      @jimchumley7907 Pƙed rokem +2

      CW Noise; I'm 63 yrs old and discovered them recently. Love Primus!

    • @csutton161
      @csutton161 Pƙed rokem +1

      my son tried to get me to listen to them in the 90's. I guess my brain wasnt ready at the time. 3 years ago, At the age of 60, I had one of my son's friend send me the Video, Tommy The Cat, and I was mesmerized!! I was thinking "what the hell is this" while loving it and bobbing my head at the same time...Now I know why my son played it WIDE open on his car stereo and had his head bouncing. The last time I listened to Primus a couple of months ago, In my house, on youtube, my friends and I were up and dancing! FELT GOOD.

  • @damage3418
    @damage3418 Pƙed 2 lety +32

    The guitarist from primus is actually really freaking good. The crap he pulls off is awesome.

    • @TheSonsofHorusx
      @TheSonsofHorusx Pƙed 5 měsĂ­ci +2

      True! And he was in a pioneering death metal band before called possessed ( not anywhere as cool as primus tho)

    • @Astrophobia88
      @Astrophobia88 Pƙed 3 měsĂ­ci

      I believe he was a student of Steven Vai. Great guitarist Larry like!

    • @Blackhand999
      @Blackhand999 Pƙed 2 měsĂ­ci

      Larry LaLonde es Ășnico en su estilo de tocar la guitarra

  • @monkeyfarm
    @monkeyfarm Pƙed 3 lety +914

    u need to sail some seas of cheese :P

    • @leeteague8126
      @leeteague8126 Pƙed 3 lety +20

      That whole album is great

    • @climaximus7699
      @climaximus7699 Pƙed 3 lety +8

      Watch out for Bob Cock

    • @WarrenLeeds
      @WarrenLeeds Pƙed 3 lety

      @@climaximus7699 👍😆

    • @tommj4365
      @tommj4365 Pƙed 3 lety +12

      He'd love the intro to Eleven

    • @scotthughes2687
      @scotthughes2687 Pƙed 3 lety +3

      ​@@tommj4365 I remember bursting out laughing the day I suddenly realized why Eleven was called Eleven. I had never really thought about time signatures before that, afterwards I was counting the beat constantly.

  • @fender1331
    @fender1331 Pƙed 3 lety +344

    Les sings all the lyrics while hes playing these crazy bass riffs...

  • @sqidsey
    @sqidsey Pƙed 3 lety +48

    6 string fretless bass, Tom waits doing the monologue, and the only band that has a genre named after (for) them legendary

  • @subparhushpuppy9335
    @subparhushpuppy9335 Pƙed 3 lety +36

    "American Life" A great example of technique meeting meoldy and how eerie Ler's guitar playing could sound.

  • @blissinpa
    @blissinpa Pƙed 3 lety +240

    I’ve always loved Primus for how playful they are. They don’t take themselves too seriously, despite being incredibly skilled musicians. So much fun.

    • @kevinheckeler
      @kevinheckeler Pƙed 3 lety +2

      Yes!

    • @OhioBoy1440
      @OhioBoy1440 Pƙed 3 lety +26

      Primus Sucks!

    • @mnms8081
      @mnms8081 Pƙed 3 lety +6

      They really suckđŸ˜đŸ„ŽđŸ€˜đŸ™ƒ

    • @miked2513
      @miked2513 Pƙed 3 lety

      A Farewell To Kings is hitting the road soon.

    • @justinschuster4794
      @justinschuster4794 Pƙed 3 lety +1

      Seeing them live is quite an event to witness. It's funny their all so incredibly good musicians that they can literally cover whatever material and it immediately becomes something of value and possible meaning just because of the level of musicianship. People have a very hard time explaining Primus and definitely have difficulty when introducing them to others. I mean what can you say, especially if someone's not a musician to try and convey what is happening and the value. It's something you either get or you don't. Kudos to those non musicians that love them. Such a structuring of a band, it would be such a loss if they weren't structured the way they are where the infallible bass and the drums that are forever interwoven with perfection. Crazy to have a band with the guitarist being the weakest link, but somehow his style is the only kind that could ever work with it. Well, besides when Buckethead accompanies then brains explode.

  • @ChuckWasHere
    @ChuckWasHere Pƙed 3 lety +170

    Ler LaLonde is a genius guitarist. So underrated. Overshadowed by Les. Kind of like Alex Lifeson.

    • @jzeke1712
      @jzeke1712 Pƙed 3 lety +17

      I was hoping someone in the comments said this. Larry is awesome.

    • @jaimeduendeozzzkr
      @jaimeduendeozzzkr Pƙed 3 lety +8

      LaLonde Is my favorite piece of this band. The most interesting guitar work I've heard in my life.

    • @stephens9462
      @stephens9462 Pƙed 3 lety +13

      He was a student of Joe Satriani.

    • @kevinheckeler
      @kevinheckeler Pƙed 3 lety +8

      The lead on this track is one of his best too. Lifeson comparison is warranted, rooted in blues with plenty of fun weirdo added.

    • @az_atheist
      @az_atheist Pƙed 3 lety +5

      he really excelled in his previous band, the amazing POSSESSED

  • @lolbored801
    @lolbored801 Pƙed 2 lety +14

    I love listening to Les play bass. There is nothing like it.

  • @waisinet
    @waisinet Pƙed 3 lety +55

    Funfact: the deeper voice in this Song is Tom Waits

    • @CoolDude-of7cd
      @CoolDude-of7cd Pƙed 3 lety +8

      Weird coincidence because I just started getting into Primus and Tom Waits

    • @waisinet
      @waisinet Pƙed 3 lety +4

      @@CoolDude-of7cd les claypool also played bass on some of waits' albums 🙂

    • @moo3992
      @moo3992 Pƙed 3 lety +1

      Ugh. Everyone knows that already.

    • @waisinet
      @waisinet Pƙed 3 lety +7

      @@moo3992 cool dude420 didnt 🙂

    • @moo3992
      @moo3992 Pƙed 3 lety

      @@waisinet oh well.

  • @fubar1217
    @fubar1217 Pƙed 3 lety +369

    Tom Waits sings the gritty sounding vocals on the recording but Les sings this live. Its nuts watching him play that bass line and sing at the same time. The drummer Tim Alexander was a huge early influence on my playing. I believe part of his sound was that he used slightly smaller kick drums (20") than the norm so he got a punchier sound. As others have suggested for more Primus, "Too Many Puppies", "Mr. Krinkle", "My Name is Mud" and a favorite of mine, "Southbound Pachyderm". A song with a pretty cool opening groove is "Year of the Parrot". A song with some cool textures is "Over the Electric Grapevine". Les Claypool was one of the first bass players I had seen playing a 6 string fretless and "Over the Electric Grapevine" has some cool sliding using the fretless. (he also has a 4 string with a whammy bar!)
    Oh......and one more thing....
    PRIMUS SUCKS!!!!

    • @BPhillips2000
      @BPhillips2000 Pƙed 3 lety +5

      Did a deep dive on Google. LOL there are SO MANY different drumkits Tim's used throughout his career. I know (via Modern Drummer) that at least for 'Tales from the Punchbowl', he was using a 22x20 (right) & a 20x18 (left), as well as two other kicks (can't remember exactly, but I know one of the auxiliaries was a 24"). But there is at least one photo on Google Images that shows him playing a kit with what looks like twin 20s, and that's being generous on the diameter...

    • @sandiegojoe
      @sandiegojoe Pƙed 3 lety +12

      Southbound Pachyderm is a journey. So amazing how much sound these three guys can put out.

    • @fubar1217
      @fubar1217 Pƙed 3 lety +2

      @@BPhillips2000 I think around the Sailing the Seas of Cheese time, he was using the Pork Pie kit with the 20" kicks. By the time they recorded Tales from the Punchbowl, I think he had his Tama endorsement and had the different sized kicks. I always found it interesting that he used the different sized kicks at the same time.

    • @fubar1217
      @fubar1217 Pƙed 3 lety +1

      @@sandiegojoe That's a great way to describe the song! How it builds and builds.

    • @havokmusicinc
      @havokmusicinc Pƙed 3 lety +23

      WAIT that's Tom Fucking Waits on the vox??? holy shit that never clicked for me

  • @JacksMoistCinnamonPie
    @JacksMoistCinnamonPie Pƙed 3 lety +198

    primus to funk is like kfc to chicken... it's the dirtiest of dirty but you can't help but love it.

    • @gqfiend
      @gqfiend Pƙed 3 lety +2

      Lol

    • @Bass.sick.b1tch
      @Bass.sick.b1tch Pƙed 3 lety +6

      If you want proof - “The Ballad of Buckethead”

    • @chucku00
      @chucku00 Pƙed 3 lety +2

      If KFC was a Michelin 3 star rotisserie because Primus might be dirty but damn Les and the boys know how to cook their funk...

    • @rabbyte3824
      @rabbyte3824 Pƙed 3 lety +5

      You misspelled Popeye’s

    • @larrote6467
      @larrote6467 Pƙed 3 lety

      if you want "dirty" funk, there's n oother than 'luv n haight' by sly and the family stone

  • @magicbrownie1357
    @magicbrownie1357 Pƙed 3 lety +10

    When you said "Such.....FUN..." you hit the nail on the head. Primus, despite all their incredible musical talent, are really just about FUN.

  • @twocatsyelling723
    @twocatsyelling723 Pƙed 3 lety +19

    Still remember the first time I heard Primus. It was this song. Was in the car with some friends who were wrapping up a day of recording a demo. We're all chatting and such, then this song comes on the radio. We all just fell silent and listened. Every one of us became Primus fans that day.

  • @CelticArmory
    @CelticArmory Pƙed 3 lety +45

    If you've ever watched South Park, you've heard Primus as they did the intro and credits music.

    • @KeyOfGeebz
      @KeyOfGeebz  Pƙed 3 lety +18

      Wow, I had no idea! Thank you

    • @tubbyduck5317
      @tubbyduck5317 Pƙed 2 lety +3

      @@KeyOfGeebz Primus, or at the very least Les Claypool also did the theme song for Robot Chicken

    • @peytonhowell2129
      @peytonhowell2129 Pƙed 2 lety +1

      @@KeyOfGeebz also robot chicken, and resident evil 2 soundtrack was Les claypool

  • @EricHitsDrums
    @EricHitsDrums Pƙed 3 lety +121

    This drummer, Tim Alexander, is the reason why i started playing drums.

    • @zachhamilton456
      @zachhamilton456 Pƙed 3 lety +6

      Everyone always talks about how good Claypool is but every time I have seen Primus the drums always steal the show for me. His kit always sounds chefs kiss.

    • @daviddevilliers2828
      @daviddevilliers2828 Pƙed 3 lety +1

      He is a total beast

    • @aquabot
      @aquabot Pƙed 3 lety +5

      It's a very god reason. Herb is awesome.

    • @theosarissky2129
      @theosarissky2129 Pƙed 3 lety +5

      Same bro.
      Tim alexander and Vinnie Paul. My drum heroes.

    • @thaddeuskinderknecht1163
      @thaddeuskinderknecht1163 Pƙed 3 lety +2

      Ditto

  • @ks5553
    @ks5553 Pƙed 3 lety +118

    Les Claypool once auditioned for Metallica, and they told him to start his own band because he was way too good for them

    • @davidchestnut2262
      @davidchestnut2262 Pƙed 3 lety +25

      No, to "odd" for them

    • @gotham23us
      @gotham23us Pƙed 3 lety +13

      That’s not how James Hatfield remembers it.

    • @rainyeyesofnight
      @rainyeyesofnight Pƙed 3 lety

      I love that !!! He balls to the walls baby!

    • @seanmckelvey6618
      @seanmckelvey6618 Pƙed 2 lety +15

      @@davidchestnut2262 too odd or too god who cares, he never would have fit in Metallica and the world is better for it, I'm glad we have a world with both Metallica and Primus.

    • @znmckague
      @znmckague Pƙed 2 lety +1

      They pretty much already knew Rob was gonna be the guy based on his band history and his chemistry with the band, considering he stayed with Lars during the audition process. The other serious consideration was the guy from CoC but he couldn't drop that. I would have loved to see the dude from Kyuss make it though, take the wammy from Kirk and give him the fuzz

  • @DelmaterCD
    @DelmaterCD Pƙed 3 lety +36

    I’ll recommend another Primus track got you to do on the channel: “Jerry Was A Racecar Driver”
    It was the song that made me really get into the band. Massively fun to listen to, and really showcases each of their talents!

    • @brokenwave6125
      @brokenwave6125 Pƙed rokem +1

      First Primus song I ever heard because it was on the first Tony Hawk's Pro Skater game

  • @linusfotograf
    @linusfotograf Pƙed 3 lety +74

    Anything off Frizzle Fry and Sailing the Seas of Cheese is great

  • @KeyOfGeebz
    @KeyOfGeebz  Pƙed 3 lety +134

    RE-UPLOAD from the blocked post that had the music video inset. Ugg, all good! Have a KILLER WEEKEND!!!! Awwwright!!đŸ€™đŸ€™

    • @zacharyford9182
      @zacharyford9182 Pƙed 3 lety +6

      Love that you're getting to Primus! Anything with Les Claypool would make a great reaction. FYI Tom Waits is the guest vocalist that is "Tommy the Cat"

    • @stimbeh
      @stimbeh Pƙed 3 lety +2

      My first thought was "no video?!" This comment explains it.

    • @WarrenLeeds
      @WarrenLeeds Pƙed 3 lety +5

      Hey Gebbs, I just wanted to point out that Les Claypool is Not only the bassist in the band he also sings as well. Just imagine playing the complicated baselines that Les plays and also putting a vocal melody over the top of that.

    • @2887zar
      @2887zar Pƙed 3 lety +6

      I'd suggest "the toys go winding down" , "the ol diamondback sturgeon pt3" , "my friend Fats" for the next Primus video. This is one of my favorite channels, great break downs for the pure listener, also giving me new insights on old favs. Much appreciated

    • @WarrenLeeds
      @WarrenLeeds Pƙed 3 lety +4

      @@zacharyford9182 Yes, not many people know that Tom Waits is the voice of Tommy the cat.

  • @DaytonaGrey-RS5
    @DaytonaGrey-RS5 Pƙed 2 lety +18

    It is so nice to hear someone reacting to a song, that is intelligent. I can actually learn something from this guy; as opposed to feeling very frustrated with most reactions. Most reactions are from people that don't even understand basic music and makes me worry for the future. Thanks Key of Geebz.

  • @myndfields8539
    @myndfields8539 Pƙed 2 lety +6

    I love watchin other people listen to Primus.
    "what the hell is this?"
    "oh...wait." *smile*
    *V I B E*

  • @uvion
    @uvion Pƙed 3 lety +69

    Southbound Pachyderm, John the Fisherman both great tracks

    • @fergarising1972
      @fergarising1972 Pƙed 3 lety +5

      second southbound pachyderm.

    • @uninn
      @uninn Pƙed 3 lety +3

      @@fergarising1972 third Southbound Pachyderm. I'll always advocate for the elephant.

    • @chrissanderson8390
      @chrissanderson8390 Pƙed 3 lety +3

      John the fisherman is my all time fav. Primes song.

    • @gqfiend
      @gqfiend Pƙed 3 lety

      John!

    • @alicecrumpler1810
      @alicecrumpler1810 Pƙed 3 lety +1

      Southbound Pachyderm!!

  • @davidbailey6397
    @davidbailey6397 Pƙed 3 lety +101

    The only band I have ever seen multiple times that never got booed off stage opening for Rush. 1992

    • @shanefrancis368
      @shanefrancis368 Pƙed 3 lety +1

      Saw that same lineup in Va the same year

    • @robertleeluben
      @robertleeluben Pƙed 3 lety +1

      I saw that tour "You knowww I always wanted to bastardize me one them ollllld Led Zepplin songs"

    • @ryanrogers967
      @ryanrogers967 Pƙed 3 lety +6

      Maybe...
      But you know Primus sucks!

    • @TerryNutkins3
      @TerryNutkins3 Pƙed 3 lety +2

      I saw them on the same tour here in the UK, somehow me and three mates got last minute tickets right near the front of the Birmingham NEC arena, we moshed our little hearts out while thousands sat and stared at us like we were insane and as soon as Primus were done we left, it was freaking hilarious 😂

    • @googelle7555
      @googelle7555 Pƙed 3 lety +1

      Could you imagine if Oysterhead opened for Rush?
      I would die, lol ...

  • @sebastianpinto659
    @sebastianpinto659 Pƙed rokem +6

    the whole group are amazing musicians...we focus on the frontman, but Tim and Larry are breathtaking too!

  • @ratmforthewin
    @ratmforthewin Pƙed 3 lety +6

    Probably the best songs to goober over Les:
    1. Lacquer Head
    2. Jerry Was a Racecar Driver
    3. Lee Van Cleef
    4. Wynona's Big Brown Beaver
    5. The Final Voyage of the Liquid Sky

  • @mikemaas9944
    @mikemaas9944 Pƙed 3 lety +73

    Anyone remember Primus playing this song at the battle of the bands in Bill and Teds Excellent Adventure? I do

    • @SpencerPetersen
      @SpencerPetersen Pƙed 3 lety +12

      Bogus Journey, actually. That was my introduction to Primus. I listened to that soundtrack so much the summer it came out while mowing lawns that I wore the tape out.

    • @samueljenkins3636
      @samueljenkins3636 Pƙed 3 lety

      Of course! I mainly remember it because of the Residents shirt he's wearing though lol.

    • @johnplaysgames3120
      @johnplaysgames3120 Pƙed 2 lety +1

      I definitely do. My friend and I were in the audience. They filmed the Battle of the Bands sequence in the little theater at Magic Mountain in Valencia, CA (about an hour from where we lived at the time) and we'd heard a radio ad calling for people to come down to be extras. So, being fans of both Primus and Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure, we of course jumped in the car and went. Turned out to be two straight days of filming and several of the bands - including Primus - played short sets (30-ish minutes, iirc) for the audience on both days. PLUS we got to see lots of George Carlin. And William Sadler (Death) did some comedy and impressions to keep everybody hyped while lighting and cameras were being moved for various setups. It was a good time. We were paid in KFC.
      At the part where the Princesses are hanging from the ceiling, they had the crowd do a bunch of "horrified" reaction shots. My friend and I decided to jump to our feet and point so we could pick ourselves out of the crowd when we eventually saw the film. Sadly, we didn't see ourselves when we watched it in the movie theater but, when the movie came out on DVD, he paused and found that you can see us jump up in literally one frame before the cut.
      Anyway, super fun experience. And a small portion of the crowd (including us, obvs) confused the majority of the audience by sporadically yelling, "Primus sucks!" in between their songs. People thought we were being very, very rude, lol.

    • @CantankerousDave
      @CantankerousDave Pƙed 2 lety

      @@SpencerPetersen The early Nineties had some great movie soundtracks. Bogus Journey, Last Action Hero, and P.C.U. are still some of my favorites.

  • @paulschirf9259
    @paulschirf9259 Pƙed 3 lety +65

    This song is SO fun live, with the crowd giving the "Say Baby!" shouts.

    • @CreativityCurve
      @CreativityCurve Pƙed 3 lety +6

      Yes! The live version on Rhinoplasty would totally be worth a video by itself

    • @kmulcahyable
      @kmulcahyable Pƙed 3 lety

      Absolutely!

    • @erik5374
      @erik5374 Pƙed 7 měsĂ­ci

      @@CreativityCurve I just searched for a live version of Rhinoplasty. I wish i didn’t.

  • @incoldblood975
    @incoldblood975 Pƙed 3 lety +5

    Love sailing the seas of cheese. I asked for this album for my 10th birthday. My mom was the shit for not denying me my wish.

  • @EndChineseGenocide
    @EndChineseGenocide Pƙed 2 lety +5

    I was listening to some primus and decided I should see what people think about them, and my God, you are so much better than every other reaction channel on CZcams. Thank you for putting out an example of how react channels should act. You are the react channel GOAT!

  • @Brandon-zn8rf
    @Brandon-zn8rf Pƙed 3 lety +72

    Primus - “is it Luck” - the drummer Tim “Herb” Alexander shows his true potential. You’ll know when you hear it.

  • @montanabockman8842
    @montanabockman8842 Pƙed 3 lety +37

    I remember watching your very first Tool video. Thank you for being that cool step-dad that talks to you about your music and even teaches you a few things you didnt know.

  • @dirtyswar
    @dirtyswar Pƙed 3 lety +29

    Larry is so so underrated đŸ˜Ș

    • @blppt
      @blppt Pƙed 3 lety +1

      His best solo, IMHO, is the last one Winona's BBB. Fits perfectly.

  • @cloudbloom
    @cloudbloom Pƙed 3 lety +25

    This channel is one of my favorites for music reactions, you are so humble but you have the knowledge of production and it's so cool when you really get into a groove! Love seeing this sort of honest reaction to great jams. Thanks for these I've been binge watching so many of your videos I love it

  • @sweetsweetmeat
    @sweetsweetmeat Pƙed 3 lety +70

    Just wanted to make sure everyone is A-OK, stay hydrated, eat your veggies and keep your body happy.

  • @korylinn2251
    @korylinn2251 Pƙed 3 lety +17

    One of the most fun bands to see live EVER!

  • @minimango1
    @minimango1 Pƙed 3 lety +9

    Good god how have you lived this long without hearing Primus.

  • @brettking1014
    @brettking1014 Pƙed 3 lety +7

    If it wasn’t mentioned in the 1.8K comments below...Wynona’s Big Brown Beaver is a must reaction. Loved this! Saw Primus for the first time when they opened for Rush in 1992. My favorite two bass players in one concert...Les and Geddy set the bar high. Thanks for the reaction!!

  • @coryb2173
    @coryb2173 Pƙed 3 lety +55

    Saw Primus open for Public Enemy and Anthrax in 1991ish in an old abandoned grocery store in Houston. Was an incredible mix of music loving humanity. Jerry was a Race Car Driver. Les is a beast.

    • @MikeNevill3
      @MikeNevill3 Pƙed 3 lety +1

      Envous

    • @duncansolloway2497
      @duncansolloway2497 Pƙed 3 lety +1

      saw that as well- also got to see SAUSAGE(side project)open for helmet and henry rollins band at a killer venue

    • @bryanrosner5621
      @bryanrosner5621 Pƙed 3 lety +5

      The Unicorn

    • @coryb2173
      @coryb2173 Pƙed 3 lety

      Bryan Rosner exactly right!

    • @redshift912
      @redshift912 Pƙed 3 lety

      Basically king crimsons elephant talk chapman stick riff but still a cool song

  • @CuttoothsRoom
    @CuttoothsRoom Pƙed 3 lety +45

    Yes Primus! Les Claypool is an insane bassist! Saw them here in Honolulu back in '96 I think, crazy pit on the floor. Some others I'd recommend to listen to "Jerry was a race car driver" off this same album, "Professor Nutbutter's house of treats", "Too many puppies". Seriously, they have so many good songs.

    • @korylinn2251
      @korylinn2251 Pƙed 3 lety +3

      Professor Nutbutter’s House of Treats was my son’s favorite when he was like 1 through 4 years old. I have videos of him dancing to it 😂

    • @2887zar
      @2887zar Pƙed 3 lety +2

      The toys go winding down
      My friend Fats
      The ol diamondback sturgeon pt3
      The entire frizzle album
      The list goes on and on

  • @logannewman4532
    @logannewman4532 Pƙed 3 lety +1

    Primus actually ties in with Tool too. Tim Alexander, the drummer, introduced Maynard to the Verde Valley in northern Arizona which is where Maynard is need up settling down to make wine. The two bands tours together but I sadly missed it when they came to Phoenix.

  • @Currawong
    @Currawong Pƙed rokem +1

    It's really wonderful to hear a professional talk about what makes a great track and great performance in detail. I recommend watching the Bonnaroo 2011 Festival videos of Primus, they are absolutely amazing.

  • @phildigiovanni9687
    @phildigiovanni9687 Pƙed 3 lety +21

    The. Greatest. Bassist. Ever.

    • @chadheydt7149
      @chadheydt7149 Pƙed 3 lety

      💜😇

    • @antoniomaraspin
      @antoniomaraspin Pƙed 3 lety

      Maybe for rock music: listen to Iaco Pastorius!

    • @kevinheckeler
      @kevinheckeler Pƙed 3 lety

      I think Les would say (has said) it's Geddy Lee. Les is certainly almost always listed as one of rock's top ten bassists.

    • @kevinheckeler
      @kevinheckeler Pƙed 3 lety +1

      Geddy Lee does a lot of this Primus-esque aggressive playing, just approaches it in a different and often more melodic manner.

    • @keithferris9574
      @keithferris9574 Pƙed 3 lety +1

      It's a tough comparison. His style is sooooo unique. He has absolutely influenced an unfathomable number of people to take up bass.

  • @gavindoyle6606
    @gavindoyle6606 Pƙed 3 lety +5

    Fellow old man here. I too am learning all these new bands from your journey !

  • @godlessgoddess8652
    @godlessgoddess8652 Pƙed 3 lety

    I love your knowledge, expertise, and sheer musical curiosity! They meet at this crossroads where I feel like I can come away having learned a few things, but also relate to your appreciation as a music fan in general. Awesome stuff!

  • @notice_fpv
    @notice_fpv Pƙed 3 lety +4

    Really enjoying vicariously watching you experience this for the first time.

  • @MainelyW212
    @MainelyW212 Pƙed 3 lety +24

    I had a random dude here in Portland, Maine yell “LES CLAYPOOL” 6 times in my face in a sub shop.
    Primus sucks!!!!!😎😎

  • @troillmainn
    @troillmainn Pƙed 3 lety +37

    Primus is one of the weirdest bands out there and they're f-ing awesome😀

  • @madmags969
    @madmags969 Pƙed 2 lety +2

    Having been a massive Primus fan since the mid 90s I LOVE hearing you speak about them and their sound.

  • @jaybowlick9854
    @jaybowlick9854 Pƙed rokem +1

    They played this song in the movie Bill and Ted's Bogus Journey. They also do the South Park theme song and soundtracks đŸ€”đŸ€”đŸ€” Primus is a quiet influential band, top notches!

  • @richardmatson6638
    @richardmatson6638 Pƙed 3 lety +22

    "Jilly's On Smack" is a humorous masterpiece. Les on the electric upright bass/cello is genius.

    • @JungleScene
      @JungleScene Pƙed 3 lety

      yea i think he would dig jillys on smack. its got some unique production qualities he might nerd out on.

    • @riz6975
      @riz6975 Pƙed 3 lety

      There's a live version from Bonnaroo that is đŸ”„

    • @Hamsterverse
      @Hamsterverse Pƙed 3 lety +1

      Don’t forget Mr. Krinkle!!!!

  • @ehsanrahee7411
    @ehsanrahee7411 Pƙed 3 lety +42

    Primus Sucks!! (that's actually their official slogan, believe it or not)
    I fell in love with them and Claypool's bass playing when I was in highschool and picked up the bass guitar myself. The first song (and next Primus song I would highly suggest you listen to) I ever heard was Jerry Was a Race Care Driver, off the Tony Hawk's Pro Skater game. His slap, pop, and tapping style is just so unique. It's hard find such bass driven music like this, outside of maybe Rush (who are one of Les Claypool's biggest influences).
    And of course, I have to give my obligatory recommendation to listen to Symphony X - The Odyssey. You'll love it!!

    • @kevsim70
      @kevsim70 Pƙed 3 lety +2

      Yeah, I remember when that really got started. Since the internet wasn't a thing yet, it was only the hardcore fans that knew what the chant was about, and why it was so amusing. You could always tell who didn't really know them by how they reacted in shock when people started yelling "PRIMUS SUCKS" at the top of their lungs at the band. One of the funniest things I saw from them was at a concert a the Berkeley Bowl. Some previous shows they'd had people throwing a bunch of crap up on stage, so at the start of the show, Les gets up to the mic and announces "OK, and please, no one throw anything up here on stage unless it looks like a bag of marijuana." *LOL*.

    • @Dan__W
      @Dan__W Pƙed 3 lety

      Les has their mosquito logo tattooed on his head. 😆

    • @CitizenKang
      @CitizenKang Pƙed 3 lety

      @@kevsim70 Their first website in the late 90s was www. primussucks .com. I'm sad they changed it.

  • @ice-iu3vv
    @ice-iu3vv Pƙed 3 lety +3

    you will love their song "eleven", which is in 11-4 time. they have a lot of really good tracks, "jerry was a race car driver", "to defy the laws of tradition ", "american life ", "fisticuffs", "too many puppies", "mr. know it all", OH! youre old enough to appreciate "LEE VAN CLEEF"! please do more primus.

  • @CagePhoenix
    @CagePhoenix Pƙed 3 lety +1

    YES!!! Finally I’ve been waiting for this

  • @m1k3g3tz
    @m1k3g3tz Pƙed 3 lety +7

    that is victor wooten's double thump technique you were trying to remember. when you thumb a note down, hit it again on the upstroke, and right back down - see the flecktone's classical thump for a direct tutorial.
    as for primus - step into John the Fisherman next. then too many puppies. then southbound pachyderm. then jerry was a race car drive.

    • @mechorg
      @mechorg Pƙed 3 lety +1

      Saw Wooten live and was going to mention it. Also, solid line of suggestions.

    • @havokmusicinc
      @havokmusicinc Pƙed 3 lety +1

      Tosin Abasi is also a master of double thumping. Never was able to get my thumb to bend back quite right to make it work myself

  • @rickc2102
    @rickc2102 Pƙed 3 lety +17

    Listen to the album Loveless by My Bloody Valentine after a couple of your gummies, especially if someone can drive you around while you're soaking it in with the landscape. My fave shoegaze memory.

    • @doatmidnight8540
      @doatmidnight8540 Pƙed 3 lety

      I was going to recommend anything from My Bloody Valentine, for one of the most celebrated shoe gaze bands. Place to Bury Strangers is a stretch but I'm going to push it because I always push people to listen to them.

    • @blipbobeep8345
      @blipbobeep8345 Pƙed 3 lety +1

      "Only Shallow" is a great introduction song to MBV and shoegaze/dream pop in general.

  • @MyyKuII
    @MyyKuII Pƙed 3 lety

    I love your videos man! Buddies always talking about Primus, but never gave them a shot. Your videos are so out of the box on what you get me thinking about other than lyrics. Very cool! Keep it up!

  • @NotoriousDaddle
    @NotoriousDaddle Pƙed 3 lety +8

    I love how you can recognize when a musician hears something that catches their ear. Every time there's a cool lick your face lights up and it brings me joy cuz I do the same thing.

  • @Sharkman1963
    @Sharkman1963 Pƙed 3 lety +9

    "I've never heard any of their music."
    Dude, once you hear Primus, you can never unhear them. And that's a GOOD thing!

  • @karenroyle1907
    @karenroyle1907 Pƙed 3 lety +13

    Les Claypool! Check out the Claypool Lennon Delirium Les Claypool and Sean Ono Lennon! Awesome collaboration!

  • @MozarkAdventures
    @MozarkAdventures Pƙed 3 lety +2

    My favorite track, To defy the Laws of Traditions, pretty much sums up Primus and the way they utilize their instruments.

  • @adityatyagi4009
    @adityatyagi4009 Pƙed 2 lety +2

    Great video. One thing about Primus is that all 3 players are quite unique as individuals and also as a group. There has never been a group like them in rock history. Never will be. The most unique band I've ever heard.

  • @jamieburnette2438
    @jamieburnette2438 Pƙed 3 lety +39

    Primus songs to check out ,
    Lacquer Head
    Jerry was a Race Car Driver
    Winona's Big Brown Beaver
    Shake Hands with Beef
    Mr. Krinkle
    Mr. Knowitall
    My Name is Mud

    • @fisher61987
      @fisher61987 Pƙed 3 lety +2

      If he's got drummer roots, can't forget about John the Fisherman. I used to listen to that whole song just for that one fill.

    • @coreypowless504
      @coreypowless504 Pƙed 3 lety +1

      Nice list but add DMV and Sgt Baker to it

    • @mr.d2105
      @mr.d2105 Pƙed 3 lety +1

      I would recommend Bob as well

    • @youisiaint
      @youisiaint Pƙed 3 lety

      Professor Nutbutter is epic, one of their best songs

    • @SlocumJoe7740
      @SlocumJoe7740 Pƙed 3 lety +2

      Hamburger Train

  • @cortexmc13
    @cortexmc13 Pƙed 3 lety +18

    They did a great cover of "The Devil Went Down To Georgia" with a cool animated video too.

    • @jessicashenefield1546
      @jessicashenefield1546 Pƙed 3 lety +1

      GAH! How did I forget about that?!?!

    • @DaNewWrksOfMeh
      @DaNewWrksOfMeh Pƙed 3 lety +1

      Oh dude that video. When the demons came out of the ground... had me messed up. Love it

  • @mathewdeering
    @mathewdeering Pƙed 6 měsĂ­ci

    I first discovered Primus at a NYE concert in 1997, absolutely tripping balls. It was just about the best experience I could ever describe.

  • @ViewsFromThe502
    @ViewsFromThe502 Pƙed 2 lety +1

    We just reacted to this on our channel. Happy to see you discover Primus! Keep up the amazing insight! 👏

  • @jamescotner2459
    @jamescotner2459 Pƙed 3 lety +9

    Primus is beyond Peppers. Les and Larry rule while Tim just always brings it!

  • @dodgrblu
    @dodgrblu Pƙed 3 lety +6

    fun listening.
    they also did the theme to South Park!

  • @manjonning
    @manjonning Pƙed 2 lety

    You are great man - your descriptions are spot on

  • @StuckTrippin
    @StuckTrippin Pƙed 3 lety

    Keep doin what youre doin man! Love to see some primus make its way to your ears. Awesome reaction. Do more!

  • @joakinsa
    @joakinsa Pƙed 3 lety +17

    Great video! By the way, that was Tom Waits voice as Tommy the cat.

  • @sergiolazaromartinez491
    @sergiolazaromartinez491 Pƙed 3 lety +13

    "I'm so definetely going to dive more into Primus" 😂😂 that's amazing sir

  • @StefanMedici
    @StefanMedici Pƙed 3 lety +2

    My intro to Primus was my mate played me John the Fisherman back in 91. First track off of their first album. Needless to say I was hooked immediately, and wouldn't let him stop the cd until I'd heard the rest of the album. Lifelong fan ever since.

  • @LouisianaSimpleLiving
    @LouisianaSimpleLiving Pƙed 3 lety

    Great stuff!! I wouldn't have ever listened to Primus if not for enjoying your channel! I'll definitely buy you a coffee!

  • @Hamsterverse
    @Hamsterverse Pƙed 3 lety +9

    “My Name Is Mud” and “Jerry Was A Racecar Driver” are two awesome displays of Les Claypool’s ability. Check one of those out next.

  • @RoadHammer1972
    @RoadHammer1972 Pƙed 3 lety +19

    Gotta listen to Primus Jerry was a race car driver or actually the entire Sailing the Seas of Cheese album

  • @srdaniel2
    @srdaniel2 Pƙed 3 lety +2

    One of my favorite bands, looking forward to more reactions on their music.

  • @tylerhouwman1428
    @tylerhouwman1428 Pƙed 3 lety +1

    Every single time I'm off a shit ton of caffeine, this song plays through my head over and over again. Take that how you will

  • @angeladall3647
    @angeladall3647 Pƙed 3 lety +13

    First Tool, then Radiohead and now Primus. You are hitting all the right notes with me! I check your new content daily and look forward to where you're headed.
    PS: Primus Sucks!

  • @hoosierbbq
    @hoosierbbq Pƙed 3 lety +7

    Southbound Pachyderm is one of my favorites from Primus.

    • @hoosierbbq
      @hoosierbbq Pƙed 3 lety

      Its my favorite, because its a rare song that actually takes me somewhere away from my world.

    • @kevsim70
      @kevsim70 Pƙed 3 lety

      @@hoosierbbq Have you seen the live video for the song from the Hallucino-genetics tour? If not, you should.

    • @hoosierbbq
      @hoosierbbq Pƙed 3 lety

      @@kevsim70 I saw the Claypool Lennon Delirium which was awesome.

  • @mikeisntreallyhere4272
    @mikeisntreallyhere4272 Pƙed 3 lety +24

    A good primer for Shoegaze is the album "Loveless" by My Bloody Valentine. Also check out Slowdive, especially their album Souvlaki. The thing to remember about Shoegaze is that even though the name sounds like it might imply depressive or sad music; that is not necessarily the case. The name comes from the players in the bands spending a large amount of time staring at their effects pedals getting ready to hit the next pedal or effect. Loud, distorted guitars - not necessarily heavy - and often etheral vocals that are low in the mix. At times, it's more of a soundscape. It's one of my favorite genres.

  • @peytonhowell2129
    @peytonhowell2129 Pƙed 2 lety

    I haven't watched your videos in a while but I'm a huge primus fan and am glad you go into them

  • @thebox2909
    @thebox2909 Pƙed 3 lety +13

    I think if you want more of Tim "Herb" Alexander, you gotta hear My Friend Fats or Eleven. Both great songs for Herb.

  • @jaimeduendeozzzkr
    @jaimeduendeozzzkr Pƙed 3 lety +7

    "To defy the laws of tradition" is another amazing song to check out from them. The guitar work on this band is disgustingly underrated too...

  • @chrisbentley3988
    @chrisbentley3988 Pƙed 3 lety +3

    Primus. Your reactions are PRICELESS!

  • @caniackyle88
    @caniackyle88 Pƙed 3 lety

    Great video and breakdown. Keep em coming.

  • @thomazpacifico5850
    @thomazpacifico5850 Pƙed 3 lety +30

    Some Primus suggestions: "American Life", "My Name is Mud", "Wynona's Big Brown Beaver", "Jerry Was a Race Car Driver"

    • @no1Trumpet
      @no1Trumpet Pƙed 3 lety

      Yesssssss!!!!! All my fave Primus tunes!!!!!! ❀

    • @jwreagan
      @jwreagan Pƙed 3 lety

      Over the Falls and Shake Hands With Beef!!!

    • @jessewhite6474
      @jessewhite6474 Pƙed 3 lety

      Southbound Pachyderm!

  • @2887zar
    @2887zar Pƙed 3 lety +12

    Awesome! Primus is a treasure trove of weird gems

  • @scsidrum
    @scsidrum Pƙed 3 lety

    PRIMUS have influenced me I so many ways on my journey. So many great little details and great production. Oh yessss!

  • @deedoublejay
    @deedoublejay Pƙed 2 lety +2

    The most popular request will be for "Wynonna's Big Brown Beaver". Great song, cool video. "Southbound Pachyderm" is my favourite. "My Name is Mud" and "Nature Boy" are a couple of other good ones.

  • @MrRubyscube
    @MrRubyscube Pƙed 3 lety +17

    Where to start with shoegaze: My Bloody Valentine - Only Shallow, Slowdive - Souvlaki Space Station, Swervedriver - Duel

    • @EricEsenwine
      @EricEsenwine Pƙed 3 lety +2

      This is a great start for introducing yourself to Shoegaze. Listen to this man.

    • @ciarancorks
      @ciarancorks Pƙed 3 lety +2

      I'd throw in Dreams Burn Down and Leave them all Behind by Ride.

    • @chriscase6929
      @chriscase6929 Pƙed 3 lety

      I'd say the whole Loveless album from MBV

  • @JonathanWash
    @JonathanWash Pƙed 3 lety +5

    Love Primus, they're all basically musical geniuses just fucking around and jamming and come up with amazing music. Plus they are their own genre too according to the ID3 tags. 😆

  • @deushesicle2020
    @deushesicle2020 Pƙed 2 měsĂ­ci

    Yo that face right after the guitar solo and claypool plays his little ditty ! I came from the raidohead bus on your channel and jumped right into another fave right here !!!

  • @natewilliams1062
    @natewilliams1062 Pƙed 2 lety +1

    I love that Primus doesn't care what "You" think. Master musicians. Thanks again