Bass Teacher REACTS to PRIMUS - “Southbound Pachyderm” (Official Music Video)
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➡️ I'm pretty grateful that YOU guys voted for "Southbound Pachyderm" in my recent Primus poll, because I got to hear a side of the band that I didn't think existed. Despite having heard a handful of Primus songs, they've all been from the band's earliest releases, and 1995's "Tales From the Punchbowl" has a definite stylistic shift on display. This deep, moody track showcased the band's dynamic depth and was perfectly paired with the song's subject matter and music video theme: the unfortunate extinction threat faced by elephants, rhinos, and hippos. I discuss Les' masterful "full-range" approach to the bass guitar, precisely how his bass lines slowly evolve with such subtlety, his carefully-dissonant note choices, the brilliant rhythm-section chemistry offered by Tim "Herb" Alexander, how guitarist Larry LaLonde floats on top with a meandering tension, and how this entire song could be synonymous with a beautiful solo-bass piece. I think I completely misjudged this band. 🧐🤞🏼
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0:00 Intro
1:00 Reaction / Analysis
12:36 Final Thoughts
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Should I do a full Primus album on Patreon?...🤔
You should do all the Primus albums. Could teach a whole course on them alone.
It's going to be hard to pick just one because there's incredibly interesting stuff on just about every single one.
@@neilprete918 i dont think he can play all of them
Seas of Cheese is classic. Literally, every track, from front to back is a banger. All killer, no filler. Well, except for the couple skits and whatnot, but they go so well with everything else that it just works.
Yes!
Literally just got home from Maynards 60th bday show with APC, Puscifer, and Primus. They all came to play this one together towards the end. Had to come home n listen to more Primus, and this is what I find 🤘
Oh snap! Great timing! 🤘🏼
Daaaaaaamn. Was it in Arizona?
I saw this show in Nashville/Franklin TN. I have never seen Primus live until then. They are amazing live. I feel like they stole the show. I'm a huge Maynard fan too.
They played this in LA and it was amazing. Seen this song live 4 times now, always good
@@Kobra7049 I was also at the Franklin show. Loved all three bands, but I agree, Primus was the highlight. Going to see them again in Birmingham later this year.
Over The Electric Grapevine has an extremely similar feel to this song and is also on Punchbowl. Tim’s drumming on the outro of that song is insane
Stunning song. There's some amazing liver versions too.
czcams.com/video/eCKLX1wLXyo/video.htmlsi=FaWTc_PDrZzXEYBB
Oh man over the electric grape vine is awesome.
One of my favourites to jam out on bass
came here to recommend Over the Electric Grapevine, one of my favorite Primus tracks
Les is a huge Pink Floyd fan and the vibe in this song really shows that.
whoever mic'd Tim's drums did an amazing job
Whoever played them kicks ass too
The first track off this album, Professor Nutbutter's House of Treats, is a pretty insane one with the bass work. Anywho, Great video as always!
That's the first Primus song I ever heard. The memory is etched in my brain.
I really like the guitar on P. Nutbutter's H.O.T. as well. One of my favorite "Larry moments." Along with Hamburger Train.
Shake hands with beef is an amazing song by primus the percussive aspects of Les's bass is phenomenal 👌. A must listen 🎶
That was the first primus song I played that my friends "got"
Shake hands is one of my favorites
“Kalamazoo” is one of my favorites of theirs. Very underrated.
I love Kalamazoo, is one of my favourites.
Brown Album is their best.
Love the brown album
I'm in Kalamazoo, and I saw them when they played our State Theater in 2015. 'South Bound Pacaderm' was great and then assumed they'd do "Kalamazoo." He tried but couldn't remember how it went, so they were not able to play it 😄 'Too Many Puppies' is another favorite, that would be cool to cover here too 🤘
kalamazoo is on my top 10, brown album is one of my favs
it’s kind of wild thinking back that stuff like this would play on mainstream tv in the middle of the day in the 90s.
If you really like this more mellow sound Primus has, you HAVE to listen to more stuff of this album (Tales from the Punchbowl)
I’m very intrigued! 🧐
@@LowEndUniversity Nutbutter is *very* crunchy, and quirky. A nice reggae section and the drumming is bonkers.
Yeah, the counter point guitar tapping over a slap line in Nutbutter is wild. While the band members might disagree, both this album and Anti-pop are my favorite. Some very rock- epic type stuff on those albums.
I just saw them play this for Maynard James Keenan’s Sessanta tour. This is my favorite Primus track and it was played to perfection.
Same! They killed it.
I'm so excited to hear this. It's my favorite Primus song and I'm going to see Sessanta next week in Colorado. Looking forward to it.
yes! same! was great!
I have seen Primus over 4 times. This is one of the hardest songs to replicate.
I remember the first time I saw them. I wanted to be in the front row, in the center right where Les would be, pressed up against the barricade.
I couldn't do it, I was on the left side pressed against the barricade. The curtains opened, and Les was 3 feet away from me.
His index finger never stops playing the A string. You have to keep the A string and that steady rhythm while using your other fingers to play the other parts.
One of the hardest things in bass I was able to get my fingers to do.
These guys are awesome and have so many great songs, and they are all so different but they all sound like Primus
O.K. Now you have to do Mr. Krinkle
Thank you! So many more to explore!
Agreed 💯
i would argue that mr krinkle isn't as interesting instrument wise as other songs, it's rather simple and repetitive
@@salty_3k506 the video is spectacular though, fair trade off but perhaps not for this chanel
That's upright bass, right? Would he want to cover that?
The more Primus you listen to, the more you begin to realize that it's all but impossible to nail them and their work down to just one style. It's all over the place, and as out of control and wild as some of it is, there is ALWAYS a method to the madness. Each instrument is it's own voice, including Les' own voice itself. I love how the chaos fits together so nicely. In a way it reminds me of some of the mathcore I'm into, and what I mean by that is if you took one piece and isolated it, it might not sound like what most people would recognize as a song. However, when everything comes together it just makes sense. That's probably my favorite thing about Primus and Les Claypool in general. Everything he touches becomes wild and wonderful and interesting and attention-grabbing.
I don't know if they are still listed like this, but, a few years ago, they would list which genre of music a band was: rock, country, bluegrass, techno, etc. But with Primus they were just listed as "Primus" because they didn't fit any category.
@@scottbubb2946 They are the only band that has their on ID3 tag (number 108) which is used in the MP3 format for metadata. That has been used since they slapped the llamas ass (winamp times, late 90's)
@@originalname9999 psychedelic polka
This is hands down my favorite Primus song and my favorite to play along with. It’s always fun to hear you break down a song I’ve been listening to for years
I'm glad you recognized Tim's drumming in this song. Personally, I'm a drummer and always get excited when you take note of good drumming. The dynamics alone in the drumming for this track just show how unique and creative Tim really is.
Nice dude. I've heard this song hundreds of times and you have me hearing stuff I had not heard before! Nice job!
Yes I was asking for this one. It's so simple but so sneaky at the same time. The twisted genius of Les!! Thank you for covering this song
Primus has a lot of these types of tunes. Check out "Over the Electric Grapevine" and "The Ol Diamond Back Sturgeon". Both are super trippy and droney.
Diamond Back is great, I have the solo almost memorized
Yeah sturgeon is unforgettable
Never heard this song, but continues to be amazed by the folks who vote on your channel, I hardly ever been disappointed by their choices and another interesting choice which I thoroughly enjoyed!
You should react to Morphine. The singer Mark Sandman plays a two-string slide bass.
Les Claypool is also a big fan of his.
It’s coming next month!!
Thank you
RIP to Mark Sandman, saw them in the 90's at Roskilde festival in the middle of the night, what an incredible concert that was.
Kalamazoo, Frizzle fry, Natural joe, To defy the laws of tradition. Those are some of my favourites
Another great video! You and Primus both rock.
Fitting this video comes out, considering I'll be seeing them live next week. This song reminds me a bit of the intro from Holiday in Cambodia, which Primus are also known to cover from time to time.
Love this song.. my favorite section begins at around 1:50 in your video here.. when those additional notes come in.. the ambience has an almost 'floaty' psychedelic feel to it.. always raises the goosebumps on my arms. Certain musical tones or drum patterns tend to do this to me and this is one.
Oh yeah!!!!
Can't wait to dig into this episode. Thank you sir!!!
Hope you enjoy it! 🙏🏼
@LowEndUniversity of course mang, another great epi 👍
Primus - Natural Joe
I’m so glad so many people voted for this one, which is one of my favorites! There is a live show in Chicago I think with an EPIC drum solo in there, great stage backdrop, and good sound. Such a good track 👍👍👍
Dude you are gonna make me end up getting a Jackson five string like the versatility you have demonstrated with that bass has just really surprised me
Just saw them live last weekend. They never disappoint.
On a crazy opposite end of the spectrum, you have to do "Over the Falls" at some point by them or "Jilly's On Smack" Les plays an upright in both.
One of my favorite tunes to play live as well Les. It's actually super simple
I learned this one early in my bass career and it helped me out a lot with technique.
This whole record is a banger. I bought a Carvin LB75 fretless brand new the same year this record came out and it always reminds me of that bass because I spend the year learning this record. Mrs. Blaileen is my favorite song , killer tone.
You might want to check out The Claypool Lennon Delirium too.
Just saw them play this live at Sessanta. Damn was that cool!
he doesnt stop strumming that low A, ive seen it live, he keeps that time on the low note going throughout, while playing the higher stuff. it's wild.
This is the song that first got me into Primus. I don't think it has ever occurred to me before, but there's a lot of similarity here to some of the darker Doors songs, especially in the guitar, and I was super into that band when this album came out. Funny how things click with you years later.
I learned to play this song when it was released. Still today, you should see the folks at the music store when i give it a play through!
I once read that for a 4 string bass, Les strings it AAGG (with two A strings and two G strings, but tuned EADG). I tried that and realized it makes it easier to strum chords the way he does, but also creates that wet, sludgy sound he so often has.
I guess he does that on the 6 string as well, but I think I only read about the 4 string.
You absolutely should check out Victims Family. They used to tour with Primus and are also from San Francisco. Larry Boothroyd is an incredible bass player and Ralph Spite is one of my favorite guitarists. Incredible band.
If you want to check out a very different sounding Primus Frizzle Fry is probably worth checking out.
Hooray! I JUST requested this song on another channel. One of my favorites!
Awesome! Hope you enjoyed it! Cheers 🙏🏼
@@LowEndUniversity 100%… you’re interpretation of their musical choices is on point
As someone whose never been able to truly connect with Primus, this song has always been one of my favorites, Primus or otherwise. Killer tune with a killer mood
I just seen them do this live on the Sessanta tour couple weekends ago in Nashville! Soooooo good!
I recommend Lacquer Head off the Anti-pop album and then there’s the Green Naugahyde album I believe that has a lot of good ones on it such as Extinction Burst and Eternal Consumption Engine
Lee Van Cleef from Green Naugahide is a great one too
One of my favorite Primus songs ❤
Wonderful analysis - as a musician/Primus fan I really appreciated your reaction.
This album, Tales from the Punchbowl, is more atmospheric and psychedelic than what came before, and it really shows on his track.
The recording process was interesting: Les & Tim wrote & laid down all the rhythm tracks first and then LaLonde came in blind and had to come up with parts lol!
The chemistry Les, Ler and Herb can only be compared to Rush. Each musician is a master of their craft. Saw them 5 times and they're outstanding.
Prolly my favorite Primus song. So good!
Oh my god I love this song
15 minute Pachyderm jam session at some of their live shows. ❤
Criminally underrated song. Such a great build.
Saw em last month and thinking about going again in July for my bday. Primus is the best.
You seriously have to check out live versions of this song. They all do some awesome solos on it and really expand the song into an epic masterpiece.
American life
The Toys go winding down
To defy the laws of tradion
Mr krinkle
Lacquer head
Professor nutbutters house of treats- is a monster song
Theres so many songs i have to modify my 4 string till i get to a 5 or dare try a 6 along with fretless all witch les uses a lot
Thank you! I need a fretless 6 myself...🤑
I'm always recommending Professor Nutbutter to reactors, but so far nobody has taken me up on it.
@dampersand that song could be a 30 minute reaction easily
I love EVERYTHING Les does. His Fearless Flying Frog Brigade stuff is insane. That last tour!
Oh hey!!! So great to hear from you on here! Hope you’re well, and I’ll have to check that stuff out - heard about it several times in the past.
@@LowEndUniversity I do follow you here - love to see what you say about varying musicians' work. :D Luv to ya!
Means a lot, love to hear it!! Much love to you! 😊
literally my favorite of all of Primus
Great video btw
Glad you enjoyed it!
Grapevine, welcome to this world and del Davis tree farm are my favorite Primus bass songs after this one. Oh and also over the falls.😊
Les is such an amazing player, he is on most songs the lead guitar,,, the band both follows but at times expands on his playing,, it's one of the things makes Primus unique 👍
Would love to see you check out shake hands with beef..it has this great thick sound thats ao cool
Love this song.
This is my fav Primus song. Its creepy, its awesome, its just perfect!
Yes! I love you!
Punchbowl has been my favorite Primus album. It’s the most varied. Each song sounds completely different from each other. Love it.
I’ve seen Primus around 40 times, and this song live is incredible. Find a live version that has Tim playing on it. You won’t be disappointed.
One of the first Primus songs I learned(did it by ear)
Antipop - Dirty Drowning Man, it has these sliding chords, slap, then these really weird long holds, that climb way up hight then down low and up again, back to some super laid back slap, then energetic slap that is a longform riff, so dope
my personal recommendation for songs would be professor nutbutter, dmv, hamburger train, is it luck, wynona's big brown beaver, fish on
fish on and hamburger train probably have the most stuff going on to analyse and i would love to see an in depth breakdown, like maybe even showing how to play the songs in detail
Would love to hear your thoughts on ol diamond back sturgeon. Imo its a masterpiece of bass work
This is one of my top primus songs
Just saw them live for the first time for Maynard’s 60th birthday celebration, what an insane and incredible show! Not a stationary person in the audience during Primus’ sets!
Yes, what a great show! Sessanta in PHX for me. Still nodding my head
Another great Primus song to check out that has that signature groove is Greet the Sacred Cow!
Anti-pop as a whole is a great album!
I really think you would love their Green Naugahyde album... Hennepin Crawler has my favorite bass solo(basically a real guitar solo just on bass not slap) and Trajedy's a Comin has really amazing guitar parts along with the bass
If you want more of a similar tone check out "Lights in the sky" from Les's solo stuff album:Purple Onion
Great video! If you’re interested, in more of this kind of melodic side of Les Claypool, you should check out his solo project, the flying frog brigade! great stuff, really out there with virtuoso bass playing, of course. The song “Cosmic Highway” is a great entry point, as is “Barrington Hall”. Happy listening!
Pachyderm live is awesome to see and hear but I still like you do DMV for its quirkiness too
Probably my favorite song of theres
Les Claypool typically does fingerstyle, and uses all his fingers. It's really amazing to watch for certain songs.
this is my favorite Primus song. it was on rotation during the best years of my life
I always wondered how influential the Dead Kennerdy’s Holiday in Cambodia was for this song.
There are some great live versions of this floating around on CZcams, my favorite is the 12-31-2017 in Oakland with Danny Carey, or the 2004 complete version.
I love the song titled "The Trek" on The Desaturating Seven.
I think les used " hash brown ' effects pedal ? It has a wavy low tone,I play it just basic af just to get bye!! Awesome song!!!
Brown album is so good! Strong melodies on that one as well
For post punchbowl one of my favorite songs is Laquer Head from antipop, which is one of two albums with Brain on drums instead of Tim.
Favorite Primus track.
i think you would really dig Lacquer Head from the album Antipop, great reactions!
I’m sad you didn’t do Hamburger Train but I hope you’ll come back around to it at some point . This song is one of the first Primus songs I learned on bass so it’s special too. Golden boy is also good. Kalamazoo as well as others mentioned
Restin Bones
Conspirinoia and Follow The Fool are 2 great tracks from their 2022 ep if you would be interested in hearing recent music from Primus.
I'm totally shocked that this is Primus. I've not a fan of their but this song is awesome. I would listen to this regularly!! Awesome!!
Right?! I dig their usual sound, but this really grabbed me, full stop.
There's an incredible bass player in a band called Seven Spires. Their latest single "Architect of Creation" has him absolutely shredding on the bass at one point. People react mostly to the vocalist of Seven Spires because she's fantastic, but it would be cool to see reactors with different musical specialties give them a shot! They're all Berklee-educated/trained and extremely dedicated to their crafts.
When this album came out I thought it was the best one yet and still hold it in high regard.
I kind of view this album like Crack the Skye, where both bands seemed to just say, "Let's smoke some good herb and see what we can get into."
Both bonkers albums that just work for me.
Nice, I obsessed over Crack the Skye when it came out!
This album has quite a few tracks that lean more in this kind of direction. This is the kind of thing we get when Primus decides to get a little more musically serious. Also love 'Hellbound 17 1/2' and 'Over the Electric Grapevine', but really the whole album is excellent.
Hoinfodaman on Green Naugahyde is pretty cool. Antipop has a similar track called Greet the Sacred Cow. Shake hands with beef is a good one off of the brown album.
Oh yeah, *definitely* keep going onto The Brown Album -- it may well be their best, and I love early Primus. (Antipop and Green Naugahyde are also quite good)
Love the Claypool Lennon Delirium live video.
I think, since he plays with 3 fingers on his right hand I think he continues the A while playing the melody with his middle and ring fingers.
The Seven is a great tune. It really grows on you
I love Primus in all it's forms, but this song is by far my favorite.
Some more killer underrated tracks: -Groundhog Day -Too Many Puppies -Over The Falls -Mary the Icecube
More traditional groove awesomeness: -John The Fisherman -Sgt. Baker -American Life -Riddles Are Abound Tonight (Sausage) -Golden Boy -Kalamazoo -Lacquer Head (!!!) -Ballad of Bodacious -The Pilchers Squad -One Better (LC solo) -Tragedy’s a Comin -Lee Van Cleef