That’s part of what made them so great. All 4 of them sang, wrote hits and were incredible players! And when you add an incomparable front man like Freddie to that, “It’s a kind of magic”!
@@davewalkeden6932 Dave, perhaps you are right, because I have never heard anyone deny John Deacon's talents as a very skilled musician, bassist and songwriter. Underappreciated? Yes! I'm a long-time Queen fan who understands his contributions were an integral part of Queen's success! Clearly, he was the most quiet and reticent of the four, comparing to the very flamboyant personalities of the others. He did not want to bask in the limelight, yet he added a very powerful dynamic to the band's sound. He skillfully transitioned through the band's myriad of different styles and genres, all while adding, sometimes subtly, a very distinctive element to Queen's unique sound. And his songwriting contributions are undeniable! Mr. Deacon has obviously chosen to enjoy a well-deserved retirement with his family, all while staying out of the public eye. I am grateful for all he has given me and music fans throughout the world! I wish him well. 🙂
@@DanielS10291 Or it's room bleed from a mic'd bass cab. Bands used to perform all their backing tracks at the same time in the same room, so bleed is inevitable.
This IS the original bass line recorded by John Deacon. As stated elsewhere, the run down was overdubbed later. Also, yes if you wanted to be pedantic, it is slightly out of tune but this is how it was done in the '70's - no help from digital equipment. Most isolated tracks sound rough until mixed and blended with the other tracks. Then the blemishes are harder to discern. Top bass player.
If you listen to this it sounds identical to other isolated versions of this on the internet, except for the rundown not being there. That's because it was on a separate track.
@Dat tizio I knew he had trouble with it when recording, but not even Doin' Alright The bass on that track has a very Rick sound.. But youre right, im pretty sure all of his early work was done on a p-bass
He didn't forget to tune. His instrument either went out of tune while playing, or it was not in tune with itself. Some of the notes are dead on, and some are out of tune. That's common on a bass guitar if it hasn't been set up recently. Also, when you play with flatwound strings it exaggerates any intonation problems.
As a person when listening to the finished track, they wouldn't notice, and nobody else doesn't, not even me until we listen to the bass track alone. When bass-strings are getting colder when being un-used, there might be a possibility for it to automatically be de-tuned. Maybe Deacy left his bass for too long between the moment he tuned and recorded.
Or the intonation just wasn't even across the whole fretboard. Basses are frequently out of tune with themselves. It's only now that we feel everything has to be perfect.
I used this track when I learned by ear and it wasn't really that out of tune as you say. It doesn't sound like the original because all the other instrument has been removed. The run-down is not here because it's an overdub, and I found a similar track which contain the overdubbed run-down as well over the basic line. And these tracks are ripped of from Rock Band 3 (music game) where they use the original and it's original key. Search for the other track if it's avaiable in your country.
Well, I've later discovered that this has to be an overdub + if you search after another "Killer Queen" bass track, you will find one with the run-down as well.
It appears it is Deacon. There were many things I found wrong with this: bad tuning, the run not being there, but mainly the sloppy tecnhique. Apparently that was just his style. I apologise!
This bassist is finally garnering the respect he's always deserved. In fact, this band actually released a song called "John Deacon"! czcams.com/video/sUf1aatVoy4/video.html
The whole time I kept thinking "how can he not hear that it's out of tune?" Then as soon as the song ends he starts tuning. Guess he heard, but nobody cared.
Backing track was done live with piano and drums. Would've been the best take and the no one noticed the notes out. Did you until you heard the raw track? This is the beauty of unmanipulated music played live.
No, I definitely don't think it's the original, because 1) It's out of tune, 2) The run at 1:03 is not there. Plus it kinda doesn't sound like the original.
Totally underrated bass player.
He wrote some of their best songs too.
Another One Bites The Dust, I Want To Break Free. This man is a genius. By the way, how is your life after that 11 years? :)
That’s part of what made them so great. All 4 of them sang, wrote hits and were incredible players! And when you add an incomparable front man like Freddie to that, “It’s a kind of magic”!
Mate, you need to understand the difference between underrated and underappreciated. Deacon has never been underrated. Ever..... 😂
@@davewalkeden6932 Dave, perhaps you are right, because I have never heard anyone deny John Deacon's talents as a very skilled musician, bassist and songwriter.
Underappreciated? Yes!
I'm a long-time Queen fan who understands his contributions were an integral part of Queen's success! Clearly, he was the most quiet and reticent of the four, comparing to the very flamboyant personalities of the others. He did not want to bask in the limelight, yet he added a very powerful dynamic to the band's sound. He skillfully transitioned through the band's myriad of different styles and genres, all while adding, sometimes subtly, a very distinctive element to Queen's unique sound. And his songwriting contributions are undeniable!
Mr. Deacon has obviously chosen to enjoy a well-deserved retirement with his family, all while staying out of the public eye. I am grateful for all he has given me and music fans throughout the world! I wish him well. 🙂
We have to respect him....@@ron.lightning.9065
I love how when you listen closely you can faintly hear everyone else
wow I didn't even notice
thats possibly his headphones
@@DanielS10291 Or it's room bleed from a mic'd bass cab. Bands used to perform all their backing tracks at the same time in the same room, so bleed is inevitable.
Backing track was recorded live with piano and drums. Queen always did this until the 80s.
This IS the original bass line recorded by John Deacon. As stated elsewhere, the run down was overdubbed later. Also, yes if you wanted to be pedantic, it is slightly out of tune but this is how it was done in the '70's - no help from digital equipment. Most isolated tracks sound rough until mixed and blended with the other tracks. Then the blemishes are harder to discern. Top bass player.
There were strobe tuners in the 70's btw. Truth is, stuff goes out of tune after being in the studio playing all day.
@@SynZ777 glad you agree. 👍🏻
If you listen to this it sounds identical to other isolated versions of this on the internet, except for the rundown not being there. That's because it was on a separate track.
And here was me thinking John's prefered bass was a Fender Jazz and all along he was playing a rubber band on a broomstick!
youandwhosearmy? Actually I think most would say John's preferred bass was a Fender Precision.
He used a fender precision sometimes, most of the time it would be a stingray
And he used a fender jazz bass for this track
Yeah, sorry about that past me didn't have a clue what he was talking about but isn't he using a Rickenbacker 4001 on this track?
@Dat tizio I knew he had trouble with it when recording, but not even Doin' Alright
The bass on that track has a very Rick sound..
But youre right, im pretty sure all of his early work was done on a p-bass
John is the MAN!
WHY I AM WATCHING THIS: I AM A PIANIST?!
ilaria gandini lol I’m a pianist too
to learn to play along
Same
Because it is interesting.
It is original, it's just Deacon who forgot to tune it properly.
He didn't forget to tune. His instrument either went out of tune while playing, or it was not in tune with itself. Some of the notes are dead on, and some are out of tune. That's common on a bass guitar if it hasn't been set up recently. Also, when you play with flatwound strings it exaggerates any intonation problems.
I loveeeee John Deacon!!!
As a person when listening to the finished track, they wouldn't notice, and nobody else doesn't, not even me until we listen to the bass track alone. When bass-strings are getting colder when being un-used, there might be a possibility for it to automatically be de-tuned. Maybe Deacy left his bass for too long between the moment he tuned and recorded.
Or the intonation just wasn't even across the whole fretboard. Basses are frequently out of tune with themselves. It's only now that we feel everything has to be perfect.
Remember at that time they HAD TO tune by ear, not like today plugging in a guitar/bass-tuner.
No they didn't HAVE to tune by ear back then. They did have tuners lmao
@@frostmusicofficial Right. They weren't just capable of todays 240 Hz
@@silverfoot6079 It's 440, not 240. And they were absolutely capable of it.
I used this track when I learned by ear and it wasn't really that out of tune as you say. It doesn't sound like the original because all the other instrument has been removed. The run-down is not here because it's an overdub, and I found a similar track which contain the overdubbed run-down as well over the basic line. And these tracks are ripped of from Rock Band 3 (music game) where they use the original and it's original key. Search for the other track if it's avaiable in your country.
Well it worked fine with me when I learned the song by ear from this track, and my bass was tuned with the tuner, so therefore I call it slightly.
Sweet! Gotta love John, good job!
Well, I've later discovered that this has to be an overdub + if you search after another "Killer Queen" bass track, you will find one with the run-down as well.
So much more to this bass line wow
this makes me want to play bass so bad
Funny how some experts are so sure that "this is not fuckin' Deaky you morons". THIS IS DEACON! :)
It appears it is Deacon. There were many things I found wrong with this: bad tuning, the run not being there, but mainly the sloppy tecnhique. Apparently that was just his style. I apologise!
You are right, it sounds sloppy, out of tune. It does sound a bit better if there is a drum track behind it :)
My brain fucking feels wierd
this is the authentic. the run at 1:03 is recorded apart from deacon’s bass track.
When it says "fastidious and precise" the bass line is different than the record one, somebody noticed that? Anyone knows why?
Correct me if I'm wrong but I'm pretty sure for the fastidious and precise part there is two different recordings in the final mix
I like how FLICK capitalized looks like...
1:03 Where's the run-down?
It was recorded on a separate track
Sounds like Paul McCartney playing Rick4001 with his finger LOL.
and they still had to do it by ear...
This bassist is finally garnering the respect he's always deserved. In fact, this band actually released a song called "John Deacon"! czcams.com/video/sUf1aatVoy4/video.html
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Can any1 find a vid where its bass drum and piano? I rem long ago hearing it. Cant find it.
Where's the run down before the second chorus? Was this an overdub or something?
The rundown was recorded on a separate track
I can hear the music in the background it’s very faint though
It's still possible to get it slightly, just slightly inaccurate.
The low res of the photo makes the L and I in FLICK OF THE WRIST look attached so it looks like FUCK OF THE WRIST
The whole time I kept thinking "how can he not hear that it's out of tune?" Then as soon as the song ends he starts tuning. Guess he heard, but nobody cared.
Backing track was done live with piano and drums. Would've been the best take and the no one noticed the notes out. Did you until you heard the raw track? This is the beauty of unmanipulated music played live.
very jamersonish...i personally like m ore the crispy bass toena a la squire ox geddy...but i respect all styles
Well it doesn't matter, does it?
????
This is not the bass track used in killer Queen.
It is, but the run down isnt here because that was an over dub
Yes it is
It is
anyone know what bass it is?
he uses a Fender presion bass
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No, I definitely don't think it's the original, because 1) It's out of tune, 2) The run at 1:03 is not there. Plus it kinda doesn't sound like the original.
lol.
One string out of tune??
I am sorry but, no matter what you say, I cannot be convinced that this is John Deacon playing.
Not the original recording. D string is out of tune, too.