Guy, Kevin Gilbert would applaud your playing of "Ballad of Jenny Ledge." Hard to believe its been like 25 years since he passed away. I was huge fan of Toy Matinee when this album first came out. KLOS in L.A. played the songs on the album a lot and even had Kevin on a few times on the Mark & Brian show in the morning. I remember when Kevin passed that Mark Thompson (disk jocky on KLOS) announced it and said that a brilliant musician was gone before his time. I was driving to work and got a bit choked up when I heard that. Anyway... keep up the good work and Cheers to you.
What a treat to see the bass man for the Toy Matinee album in real time! Most brilliant album of that decade! Superb musicianship by all and the bass lines are simply stellar! Thank You!
After hearing the two Lockdown licks featuring Toy Matinee I had to check the album out. How I missed that one first time I dont know... Great songs and great musicians.
Still one of my favorite songs from one of my favorite albums of all times. Great to share the baseline with us! And what great guitar work by Tim Pierce🎶👍🤘🖖
Thanks for posting this! I've waited for decades for someone who knows how to play the "galloping" section properly, and what better person to show it than the "Guy" who wrote it! Toy Matinee is one of my all time favorite albums. The collaboration and chemistry comes through so well! I just finished watching the Tim Pierce video "the greatest band I ever joined, and just enjoyed immensely the stories of how it all came together. Thanks again! :)
One of the greatest bass lines ever, on the best Steely Dan song that Steely Dan didn't write or perform! The lyrics and video are so damn good, such a funny story.
THANK YOU for posting this, Guy! I've been waiting for yearssssss to see you play this "in person." Along with Like a Prayer, it's one of the most brilliant bass lines in any pop rock song I've ever heard. Thank you for your inspiration and brilliance!!!
This is not what I was expecting. I guess I always imagined this bassline as much more active than is is. I guess I was confusing parts with the keyboard. Thank you so much for the video. This is very revealing. Your song changed my life.
I’m also a fan of 3rd Matinee...but the bass work on Toy Matinee is stellar all around. I’m weird in that I started listening to Pink Floyd’s later stuff before I got into the early stuff (I was in college when The Division Bell came out...so I was well aware of Guy Pratt...especially after seeing Pulse when it came out. I still watch as many incarnations of Run Like Hell that I can. Definitely Mr. Cool for sure...and with these videos, it’s like I know a superstar.
Appreciate your time with us Guy great insight into your amazing bass lines. Hope you get your problems sorted and your moms ok. Take care and stay safe and look forward to your next lockdown track. Best wishes Wally.
Thanks for struggling with the computer to bring us more of your incredible bass playing. Loving Toy Matinee - I'd never heard of TM till your Lockdown licks and they are now in my regular play list :) Missing the waffle and Scorsese though..
Guy, we r missing you. Hopefully your visit went well. Guessing the computer isn't. Also hope your OK. Look forward to seeing you again, take care. Cheers
Excellent. This was the first song I ever heard by Kevin Gilbert, back around 2005. At first I thought it was Steely Dan, but the vocal wasn't Donald Fagan. The bass line really pulled me in to this song. It hooked me on Kevin's music.
Guy just need to say, revisited the last live performence of Echos after a while . Without doubt the most stunningly beautiful piece of contemporary Rock Music I have ever heard .Everyone playing like their lives depended on it. And OMG your Bass is absolutely Stunning . Thank you .
lovely guy, thank you very much for this,also,love the pod with Gary, enjoyed the Pat episode. I miss Kevin everyday. what a super talent and so funny.
Ho Guy, thanks a lot! As usual, brilliant bassline. I started listening to Toy Matinee during lockdown and I must say WOW. What an hidden musical gem. Anyway, I miss your waffle, I hope your pc situation will be sorted out soon! I hope you and your beloved ones are good and safe. Bye!
You get such a great tone out of whatever bass you're playing, yet you still always sound like Guy Pratt playing a Jazz/'ray/Status/whatever. You're also getting me hooked to Toy Matinee!
Did it. Bought the book. Read the first chapter, thought, yep, I'll enjoy this... Got back to it yesterday and then read until 5am and finished it just now after getting other stuff done. Excellent. Just brilliant. This track is savage!
Still would love to see the 1994 instruction of OTTA. Killer fretless sound and heavy playing. I also love the double time play on the last verse and solo part om Lost For Words, you added (or brought back forth more than on the recording) during the live gigs.
Beautiful job Guy and hope new PC turns up soon so we get the waffle back lol :o) Sure I'm speaking for many here in conveying our thanks for what you are doing ! Your uploads are manna from heaven and hugely appreciated ! Many thanks !!!
could Things She Said be a possibility at some point? Really love the track and the fretless sounds so good on it :) (i assume its the fretless by the sounds of it, may be wrong)
If any of you guys are interested in learning some Kevin Gilbert tunes on guitar ( shock horror ! ) I’ve done a a few tutorials on my page. Guy, really missed the banter on this one. There are tons of fans on the Kevin Gilbert facebook and fan page waiting with baited breath for stories of the musical genius that Kevin Gilbert was. He left way too soon, but left a lifetime of music with us.
That was extremely gratifying. I love your playing and the Toy Matinee CD is a lost gem that I didn’t know about until about three years ago (Thanks, Mike Portnoy!) Now I have to pull out my Sting Ray SUB and try to lay this! I’m really impressed how you can get that huge farty tone and still be able to pull those harmonics. You should be extremely proud of this album.
I remember watching Delicate Sound of Thunder on Laserdisc around 1993, it blew my mind. It had The Great Gig In The Sky, yet the cd album I bought in 1994 didn`t have that on, as well as the awesome One Slip Solo you done, hmmm was gutted, but at least I had the Laserdisc. No wonder David Gilmour had you touring with them, you are one iimmensely talented guy, ha no pun intended. Thanks for the pure joy I have had all these years listening and watching you perform. I`m from Newcastle Upon Tyne and was really looking forward to Nick Mason’s Saucerful of Secrets at Sage Gateshead, however although it`s now not until Wednesday 5 May 2021 at Newcastle City Hall I will be there. Can`t wait......................
Amazing. I'm a drummer and have been influenced by your bass playing since the Riptide album and Toy Matinee. Not easy to influence someone playing a different instrument. Thanks for showing us.
Thank you for this Guy! Good fun. The arrangement/mix gets pretty dense in the bottom end on the record. I’ve always had to fake my way through much of what I couldn’t discern
More waffle please. You could always record waffle on the phone and splice it together. Well done with the fill during the break, that must have been impossible to time.
Thanks Guy. Superb playing yet again. Not familiar with the song but I will now go into it and obviously steal some riffs. Hope yr shoulder is on the mend.
Funny ? What do you mean ‘funny’ ? Thought I’d pop a quote in for you as you were in a rush dude ! Love watching these vids ! Loved your book too, like chatting with a mate in a pub !
Good that the PC lasted lol I do enjoy your waffling puts a smile on my face. Nothing to do with the song, I think yet another movie has great bass licks and is very under rated, love how it carrys the song.
Wow that looks like a really fun bass line to try out. Btw since you've been playing that icehouse sing, I've started listen to them and felt in love with the band! Their really amazing! Stay safe guy!
Just wanted to thank you. I was a bass player years ago, but a toxic spider bite destroyed a good amount of the muscle mass in my right hand. You've inspired me to try again - I am looking for a decent price on a basic used bass. I'll likely never play on stage in a soccer stadium, but I'm determined to put on some headphones and play for myself. I'll be buying myself a bass and amp for my birthday in a few weeks and cannot wait to learn from your vids. Been a fan of yours since I saw Delicate Sound on VHS way back when it was released. Thanks for your entertainment, instruction, and inspiration during some difficult times.
Thanks for this, Guy. Thank goodness I have a Fender cuz I don't think I could pull off those open E 8ths on my Rickenbacker. Vive le Music Man! But man, that part shows off your right hand finger strength. Please don't poke me if we ever meet! :-D And yes, Bill Bottrell -- bass players CAN come up with thorny melody lines (hello, Chris Squire.)
I'm here as much for the waffle as the playing.
This and Leland Sklar's channel have been a lockdown joy.
Borderline Alcoholic Been well worth the pandemic! 😎
Guy, Kevin Gilbert would applaud your playing of "Ballad of Jenny Ledge." Hard to believe its been like 25 years since he passed away. I was huge fan of Toy Matinee when this album first came out. KLOS in L.A. played the songs on the album a lot and even had Kevin on a few times on the Mark & Brian show in the morning. I remember when Kevin passed that Mark Thompson (disk jocky on KLOS) announced it and said that a brilliant musician was gone before his time. I was driving to work and got a bit choked up when I heard that.
Anyway... keep up the good work and Cheers to you.
One of the best bass players I've ever heard in 65 years! Unbelievable! Toy matinee!!!!
What a treat to see the bass man for the Toy Matinee album in real time! Most brilliant album of that decade! Superb musicianship by all and the bass lines are simply stellar! Thank You!
Everything on this album is stellar. When a client mentions it as a ref. I get giddy. Thanks Guy!
Still one of my favourite albums with some of my fav musicians. It was wonderful to see you do this Lockdown Licks with BOJL. Thanks so much, Guy!
One of the greatest songs and basslines ever!!! RIP KG.
Favorite. I could listen to Kevin's vocal and your bass all day every day.
"As if a bass player would ever do that" should be your epitaph 😄
After hearing the two Lockdown licks featuring Toy Matinee I had to check the album out. How I missed that one first time I dont know... Great songs and great musicians.
For what it's worth, I love the waffling. I listen to these like a podcast!
Always one of my favorite bass parts, thanks for sharing the stories and breaking it down. Very cool and entertaining.
Still one of my favorite songs from one of my favorite albums of all times. Great to share the baseline with us! And what great guitar work by Tim Pierce🎶👍🤘🖖
I’m getting paid to watch this right now!! Night shift working from home!!
Thanks for posting this! I've waited for decades for someone who knows how to play the "galloping" section properly, and what better person to show it than the "Guy" who wrote it! Toy Matinee is one of my all time favorite albums. The collaboration and chemistry comes through so well! I just finished watching the Tim Pierce video "the greatest band I ever joined, and just enjoyed immensely the stories of how it all came together. Thanks again! :)
Thanks for sharing with us. Waffles are good so don't worry about it. Most of us enjoy the stories. Have a safe and enjoyable time at your Mothers.
Wow, HELL yes! Thanks, it's a real pleasure to see and hear this played by you. Impeccable!
I miss the chat and general story telling but still another great song from a brilliant album. Thanks Guy.
"thank fuck he's shut up for once" - priceless.
I bloody LOVE your waffle, mate!
One of the greatest bass lines ever, on the best Steely Dan song that Steely Dan didn't write or perform! The lyrics and video are so damn good, such a funny story.
THANK YOU for posting this, Guy! I've been waiting for yearssssss to see you play this "in person." Along with Like a Prayer, it's one of the most brilliant bass lines in any pop rock song I've ever heard. Thank you for your inspiration and brilliance!!!
Lots of lovely open strings for scratching ears and dealing with itchy nose! Loved it as usual, thanks!
This is not what I was expecting. I guess I always imagined this bassline as much more active than is is. I guess I was confusing parts with the keyboard. Thank you so much for the video. This is very revealing. Your song changed my life.
I’m also a fan of 3rd Matinee...but the bass work on Toy Matinee is stellar all around. I’m weird in that I started listening to Pink Floyd’s later stuff before I got into the early stuff (I was in college when The Division Bell came out...so I was well aware of Guy Pratt...especially after seeing Pulse when it came out. I still watch as many incarnations of Run Like Hell that I can. Definitely Mr. Cool for sure...and with these videos, it’s like I know a superstar.
Is it Tim Pierce who plays the blistering lead line in the end? 🙂
I "Liked" this before I even clicked on Play. It did not disappoint.
Great playing again, Guy. There’s some really tasty guitar on that track. Beautiful fingerboard in the MM. Bring back the waffle 😊
I believe that's Tim Pierce on guitar.
Classy. Not surprised if it’s Tim.
Thank Guy! I'm such a fan of your work, but the Toy Matinee stuff is just awesome! That was such an amazing band!
Appreciate your time with us Guy great insight into your amazing bass lines. Hope you get your problems sorted and your moms ok. Take care and stay safe and look forward to your next lockdown track. Best wishes Wally.
Thanks for struggling with the computer to bring us more of your incredible bass playing.
Loving Toy Matinee - I'd never heard of TM till your Lockdown licks and they are now in my regular play list :)
Missing the waffle and Scorsese though..
Same here, great band. Guy's videos have been the best on this lockdown
Guy, we r missing you. Hopefully your visit went well. Guessing the computer isn't. Also hope your OK. Look forward to seeing you again, take care. Cheers
Excellent. This was the first song I ever heard by Kevin Gilbert, back around 2005. At first I thought it was Steely Dan, but the vocal wasn't Donald Fagan. The bass line really pulled me in to this song. It hooked me on Kevin's music.
Great song and playing. The song is a true story, Kevin Gilbert had a girlfriend who ran off with a Elvis impersonator.
Guy just need to say, revisited the last live performence of Echos after a while . Without doubt the most stunningly beautiful piece of contemporary
Rock Music I have ever heard .Everyone playing like their lives depended on it. And OMG your Bass is absolutely Stunning . Thank you .
lovely guy, thank you very much for this,also,love the pod with Gary, enjoyed the Pat episode. I miss Kevin everyday. what a super talent and so funny.
Ho Guy, thanks a lot! As usual, brilliant bassline. I started listening to Toy Matinee during lockdown and I must say WOW. What an hidden musical gem.
Anyway, I miss your waffle, I hope your pc situation will be sorted out soon!
I hope you and your beloved ones are good and safe. Bye!
You get such a great tone out of whatever bass you're playing, yet you still always sound like Guy Pratt playing a Jazz/'ray/Status/whatever. You're also getting me hooked to Toy Matinee!
Brilliant playing and composition. Thank you for this Guy. This lesson will keep me busy for a while!
We saw you play this at The Strand in Los Angeles, a stunningly great show. Thank you for the lesson
I’m afraid you didn’t as I never played live.
oops, so sorry, at least he did a good job with your fine bass part, "what bass player would ever play that ?" he said @@guypratt7104
Amazing! Thanks to your videos I discovered Toy Matinee and Kevin Gilbert, a true lost genius!
The neck on that bass is sweet!
Awesome 👌 Thanks Guy for yet another great video!
Thank you Guy, one of my all-time favorites. Simple complexity. Love it!
I purchased Toy Matinee in a 3 pack of cassettes for $1.00 that was the best 33 1/3 cents I've ever spent! Still have the cassette. :)
Just beautiful to watch/hear live. Very neato! Thank you, Master! 😁😎
Did it. Bought the book. Read the first chapter, thought, yep, I'll enjoy this... Got back to it yesterday and then read until 5am and finished it just now after getting other stuff done. Excellent. Just brilliant.
This track is savage!
Simply brilliant.
Super stoked to see Kevin Gilbert's music get played. Cheers!
Kick ass! Rip Kevin
Thank you very much, Guy! Great bass line!
Still would love to see the 1994 instruction of OTTA. Killer fretless sound and heavy playing.
I also love the double time play on the last verse and solo part om Lost For Words, you added (or brought back forth more than on the recording) during the live gigs.
Beautiful job Guy and hope new PC turns up soon so we get the waffle back lol :o) Sure I'm speaking for many here in conveying our thanks for what you are doing ! Your uploads are manna from heaven and hugely appreciated ! Many thanks !!!
Your inventiveness is awesome. It is obvious why you have done so well in studio work.
This is awesome!
Man I love the sound of that bass it will go down in history!!!! You're a giant!
This song sounds like it could be on The Nightfly....! Love it 👍👍👍
I'm only here for the waffle Guy, oh and maybe some licks..
Man, these videos have been great to have during this craziness. Thank you sir
could Things She Said be a possibility at some point? Really love the track and the fretless sounds so good on it :) (i assume its the fretless by the sounds of it, may be wrong)
If any of you guys are interested in learning some Kevin Gilbert tunes on guitar ( shock horror ! ) I’ve done a a few tutorials on my page. Guy, really missed the banter on this one. There are tons of fans on the Kevin Gilbert facebook and fan page waiting with baited breath for stories of the musical genius that Kevin Gilbert was. He left way too soon, but left a lifetime of music with us.
Your channel is great, I've enjoyed it for many years.
Lance37a Thanks.
This song is just a great bass players' song, from the intro to the end. Thanks Guy!
*Love that fingerboard!!!*
That was extremely gratifying. I love your playing and the Toy Matinee CD is a lost gem that I didn’t know about until about three years ago (Thanks, Mike Portnoy!) Now I have to pull out my Sting Ray SUB and try to lay this! I’m really impressed how you can get that huge farty tone and still be able to pull those harmonics. You should be extremely proud of this album.
Your playing is maybe the most important part on these TM tunes and especially Jenny Ledge! Superb playing maestro Pratt!!🙌👌😊
The man is a legend on bass.....love this
I was driving late from a show in STL when this came on the radio. I thought, WHAT IS THIS?!? So good.
Anyone else get a slight Steely Dan vibe from this tune?
Yes! I was going to make the same comment until I saw yours. The vocals are quite Fagan but the whole track has a bit of a Sreely Dan feel.
This is definitely a Steely Dan tribute.
Another vote for Steely Dan influence 😎
Another vote, here
Smart lyrics, inventive changes, great musicianship and production. That'll do it!
Loved that, great song and bass line 😎 Enjoy your break, Stay safe and look forward to the next one...when it comes ✌️
Great bass line..as per usual.
I remember watching Delicate Sound of Thunder on Laserdisc around 1993, it blew my mind.
It had The Great Gig In The Sky, yet the cd album I bought in 1994 didn`t have that on, as well as the awesome
One Slip Solo you done, hmmm was gutted, but at least I had the Laserdisc.
No wonder David Gilmour had you touring with them, you are one iimmensely talented guy, ha no pun intended.
Thanks for the pure joy I have had all these years listening and watching you perform.
I`m from Newcastle Upon Tyne and was really looking forward to Nick Mason’s Saucerful of Secrets at
Sage Gateshead, however although it`s now not until Wednesday 5 May 2021 at Newcastle City Hall I will be there.
Can`t wait......................
Guy, don’t be gone too long. I’ll end up going cold turkey🤯
Great playing, thanks Guy. Hope for more waffle in the future.
Amazing. I'm a drummer and have been influenced by your bass playing since the Riptide album and Toy Matinee. Not easy to influence someone playing a different instrument. Thanks for showing us.
Lovely, what a bass line. I’d go as far as to say without that line the song would not have floated. X
What an amazing song. The chords in the chorus are superb!
Thanks for doing these. Fantastic
I'm always impressed by the effortless quality of your videos. If this bass thing doesn't work out, a career in television would certainly suit you.
Thanks for breaking it down.. another great track .
Never heard that song before.. Not really known in North America - Really liked it though! - Great playing Guy - Cheers!
It’s actually where it’s known best.. Not hugely granted..
Cool. I'm looking forward to watching this when I get home from work.
Thank you for this Guy! Good fun. The arrangement/mix gets pretty dense in the bottom end on the record. I’ve always had to fake my way through much of what I couldn’t discern
I can't thank you enough for breaking this one down!! I do love the song and you're bassplaying on it!!!! all the bass-t from kayo
More waffle please. You could always record waffle on the phone and splice it together. Well done with the fill during the break, that must have been impossible to time.
Fucking Masterpiece……
Hi Guy, bought your book just last week and have already finished it. Great stuff! Laughed my arse off :-)
Wondered when we'd see the Stingray again. Welcome back!
AS IF A BASS PLAYER WOULD FORGET HIS SCORSESE REFERENCE?!? What an absolute killer line Guy, love it.... please more banter next time though 🤘🏻😀🤘🏻
You talkin’ to me?
How about "Things She said?" little fretless love there....
Sir it was great to see you... I saw you performing with Pink Floyd back in 1994.... and I was already a fan back then
Thanks Guy. Superb playing yet again. Not familiar with the song but I will now go into it and obviously steal some riffs. Hope yr shoulder is on the mend.
Great great GREAT another playing!!!
Funny ? What do you mean ‘funny’ ? Thought I’d pop a quote in for you as you were in a rush dude ! Love watching these vids ! Loved your book too, like chatting with a mate in a pub !
Good that the PC lasted lol I do enjoy your waffling puts a smile on my face. Nothing to do with the song, I think yet another movie has great bass licks and is very under rated, love how it carrys the song.
Wonderful playing! I do miss the waffle though... hope your mom is doing ok!
WE WANT WAFFLE! WE WANT WAFFLE! :D
Wow that looks like a really fun bass line to try out. Btw since you've been playing that icehouse sing, I've started listen to them and felt in love with the band!
Their really amazing!
Stay safe guy!
Just wanted to thank you. I was a bass player years ago, but a toxic spider bite destroyed a good amount of the muscle mass in my right hand. You've inspired me to try again - I am looking for a decent price on a basic used bass. I'll likely never play on stage in a soccer stadium, but I'm determined to put on some headphones and play for myself. I'll be buying myself a bass and amp for my birthday in a few weeks and cannot wait to learn from your vids. Been a fan of yours since I saw Delicate Sound on VHS way back when it was released. Thanks for your entertainment, instruction, and inspiration during some difficult times.
Good luck to you. Cheers.
any superowers?
Awesome! great bass lines! Been waiting for this one! Thanks bro
Thirteen hundred views, 194 likes, 66 comments and ZERO dislikes. Off to a good start! Less waffling must be popular.
Thanks for this, Guy. Thank goodness I have a Fender cuz I don't think I could pull off those open E 8ths on my Rickenbacker. Vive le Music Man! But man, that part shows off your right hand finger strength. Please don't poke me if we ever meet! :-D And yes, Bill Bottrell -- bass players CAN come up with thorny melody lines (hello, Chris Squire.)