I absolutely LOVE LOVE this channel. I’ve been playing Bass for almost 30 yrs and now I’m 47. Matt has been and still is one of my favorite bass players ever, who’s made such an impact on me. Keep the Bass Bunker going! 🤘
Mr Freeman, I just want you to know that Listening to the bass of your songs (whether it be smiling, unity, bombshell, Maxwell murderer, roots radicals, or whatever!) really saved me from going down the wrong road in life and got me through highschool/college angst lonely times. Your totally awesome, grooves and licks always inspire me to want more from myself and keep me going to this very day. I hope this message finds your family and You in the best health. ThankYou from the bottom and top of my heart for all your music Brother. #jus kind words from a big big fan
It’s so weird to me that Op Ivy was so filled out. The music, the lyrics, it sounds so good to me, still, at 43 years old. It blew my mind at 16, but everything still holds up. I cringe at the songs I wrote when I was 17. Anyway, thanks for doing this! It’s so cool! You’re one of my inspirations for playing bass.
I think Op Ivy was like the experimental lab that has it all, is that kind of album that gets into your head and makes you think ... "should I play bass?". Yes sir, you definitely should! Love your work! ❤
So cool to watch this 25 years after I was a teen with this album and Wolves as my bible, now I've been a high school music teacher for 10 years. Really reminds me of how viscerally I love music, especially when I was the age of the kids that I teach. Thanks Matt. PS, really creative bass lines, damn.
I really liked the extra breakdown about the bridge and song structure. Doesn’t go down a technical rabbit hole, just a nice explanation of some things about the song from your point of view. That kind of insight is awesome to see as a fan and as a bassist.
I was interviewing Larry Livermore for our documentary I Really Get Into It. During our conversation he said that he thought you were the best bass player, period. Which is a pretty big compliment from someone I’m sure you know well. I dig all of it.
Hoboken would be rad to see! If not on your channel, live next year during your reunion tour is fine 😉. Also, love that you finally have a channel. The appetite for your presence is far greater than you imagine.
Awesome video. You might have already done this. Have to go back and check. But a video on the music you listened to when you were a kid that got you into playing the bass. And maybe a bit of history on what you did when you first started playing. First bass, gear you used back then. What you practiced. All that stuff is interesting. Thank you 🤙
Hello Matt, you have been a huge inspiration for me. I've been playing bass for 25 years now. I live in Ireland, we had a great punk scene in smelly old Dublin many years ago in The Da Club. That little club is long gone now. So many good people and so many good memories. I watch your videos to learn your bass lines. You've taught me so much these last couple of years! Thank you so much for making this channel. Best wishes from Ireland 🇮🇪
Fantastic as always. I really hope you get around to my favorite ska song "Life Won't Wait." Would love to see an up close rendition of it as I think there's only one live performance of it (on youtube anyway). And as always, any and all Devil's Brigade wouldn't go amiss. Criminally underrated band.
one of the first songs i ever learned of yours was Dead Bodies. Years later i noticed i always played it wrong. would love to see that song! also thanks for the content and videos!! Mad love from the BX!
It's pretty surreal to watch you do this. Brings back so many memories and I can see from your grin that this is mutual. Oh, what comes flooding back. Thanks again Mr. Freeman.
awesome af to see all these videos. thank you so much! i was thinking about this the other day, when i was learning how to play guitar and bass i was really into op ivy and rancid and i just assumed that's how most bass players played bass so that's how i played it. really cool to see the actual correct way to play the songs up close finally! so many questions are being answered!
Awesome vid as always Matt, thank you so much for these! Your different bass tones over the years have always been so gnarly and I'm stoked you were able to replicate the original sound here! I think my absolute favorite bass tone ever was on Endrina So, I'd love to see you play that one for sure! I still pull a stank face every time I hear that sound, 30+ years later!
Thanks for doing this channel sir, love hearing these songs while getting to see you playing along. Also, awesome job with the channel upgrades. The sound has been a lot better imo.
Great Video. I'd like you to do the first 8 Songs of the Rancid 5th/2000 Album (Don Giovanni till Blackhawk Down in a row - if possible). This must be a video of ~10Minutes😅 I love these songs, as it nearly sounds as on big one and if you listen to it in a car, you don't know if the last five crossings had a traffic light😉 Greetings from Germany
What do we want to see? All of it!!! Op Ivy, Devil’s Brigade, Rancid, stuff that influenced you, theory, technique, stories, interviews and just general bullshit that we might find entertaining. Keep em coming!
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Operation Ivy basically carved out a whole genre that is still chugging along.
The thing I like most in this video is Matt smiling all the time while playing. :-)
Same as live. You can he loves playing still
YESS MORE OP IVYS PLEASEEEEE WE NEED A UNITY TOUR HELLOOOOO
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10/10
huge thumbs up and yesssss more Operation Ivy
I absolutely LOVE LOVE this channel. I’ve been playing Bass for almost 30 yrs and now I’m 47. Matt has been and still is one of my favorite bass players ever, who’s made such an impact on me. Keep the Bass Bunker going! 🤘
I'm cruising in my 87 cavalier listening to this on cassette again.
Matt kept the bass line interesting throughout every song no matter the band.
Mr Freeman, I just want you to know that Listening to the bass of your songs (whether it be smiling, unity, bombshell, Maxwell murderer, roots radicals, or whatever!) really saved me from going down the wrong road in life and got me through highschool/college angst lonely times.
Your totally awesome, grooves and licks always inspire me to want more from myself and keep me going to this very day.
I hope this message finds your family and You in the best health. ThankYou from the bottom and top of my heart for all your music Brother.
#jus kind words from a big big fan
It’s so weird to me that Op Ivy was so filled out. The music, the lyrics, it sounds so good to me, still, at 43 years old. It blew my mind at 16, but everything still holds up. I cringe at the songs I wrote when I was 17. Anyway, thanks for doing this! It’s so cool! You’re one of my inspirations for playing bass.
it's amazing how great you sound even when you fuck up... and have the decency to point it out for us who didn't even notice... you're a legend
Never stop this please
This was one of my favourite songs back in the day... so good!
I think Op Ivy was like the experimental lab that has it all, is that kind of album that gets into your head and makes you think ... "should I play bass?". Yes sir, you definitely should! Love your work! ❤
Hints of Bruce Foxton there with the 2 Tone influence.. excellent as always 👌
So cool to watch this 25 years after I was a teen with this album and Wolves as my bible, now I've been a high school music teacher for 10 years. Really reminds me of how viscerally I love music, especially when I was the age of the kids that I teach. Thanks Matt. PS, really creative bass lines, damn.
hell yeah more operation ivy please
Great track too. Damn.
Awesome! I'd love to hear Artificial Life!
Every time I see Matt play I ask myself if I’m evening worthy as a bass player because man Matt can shred on that bass
I really liked the extra breakdown about the bridge and song structure. Doesn’t go down a technical rabbit hole, just a nice explanation of some things about the song from your point of view. That kind of insight is awesome to see as a fan and as a bassist.
I was interviewing Larry Livermore for our documentary I Really Get Into It. During our conversation he said that he thought you were the best bass player, period. Which is a pretty big compliment from someone I’m sure you know well. I dig all of it.
Top album for me. Got me into bass for sure.
Yes; this brings me back!!
yea I want to see every song...thx Matt!
Matts face always puts a smile on mine, he's having the time of his life, these videos are a nice way to relax too, love the channel
Oh I love the intro! Very cool, love the graphics. Love seeing more Op Ivy videos too
We're going for classics! I love it!
Hoboken would be rad to see!
If not on your channel, live next year during your reunion tour is fine 😉.
Also, love that you finally have a channel. The appetite for your presence is far greater than you imagine.
Most excellent !
Interesting. Probably haven't played that stuff in a long time. Interesting insights.
Awesome video. You might have already done this. Have to go back and check. But a video on the music you listened to when you were a kid that got you into playing the bass. And maybe a bit of history on what you did when you first started playing. First bass, gear you used back then. What you practiced. All that stuff is interesting. Thank you 🤙
Amazing✨Great man Matt !!
Very tasteful bassline🎸I also like Operation IVY sound🎶
Cool to see some op ivy! More please!
Matt, you're immortal by Operation Ivy tracks like this... !!!!
yeah!!!
I'd dig hearing "Here we go again" on here! Great to hear this!
op ivy reunion is in the air!
Cheers Matt for another great video would love to see you do Who Would've Thought,Cocktails,Leicester Square or Fall Back Down
Sounds great as usual. Thanks Matt for taking the time to make all of these videos. We really appreciate it!
Hello Matt, you have been a huge inspiration for me. I've been playing bass for 25 years now. I live in Ireland, we had a great punk scene in smelly old Dublin many years ago in The Da Club. That little club is long gone now. So many good people and so many good memories. I watch your videos to learn your bass lines. You've taught me so much these last couple of years! Thank you so much for making this channel. Best wishes from Ireland 🇮🇪
Thanx Matt! You're very restrained this time
Fantastic as always. I really hope you get around to my favorite ska song "Life Won't Wait." Would love to see an up close rendition of it as I think there's only one live performance of it (on youtube anyway). And as always, any and all Devil's Brigade wouldn't go amiss. Criminally underrated band.
I'm so glad this is in my Google news feed. Thank you for making these vids Matt
Sleep Long!!! You're the man, Matt!
Thanks Matt!!!
First heard that song in ‘93. Fan ever since.
Love that you are giving a deeper insight into the songs now. Awesome to see how you play it but also love to hear the history of the song.
Killer. One of my first shows was Operation Ivy at Gilman. Still play bass to this day!
Hows the back and knees holding up? LOL
The new sound setup is great - can really hear the bass in all its glory!
Thanks Matt! We really appreciate it ❤
You got an intro!!! Rad
Still remember getting the hectic EP. Literally changed my life.
Thank you Matt
Halloween, new Bass Bunker. It’s a good day!
Such a sick bass line! Thanks for the vid!
The master and his instrument. Maestro take it away!
Thank you for another great video. Watching these videos has really shaped my approach to bass playing.
This made my day! Thanks for doing an Op Ivy tune
Yeah Matt! Love the videos!
one of the first songs i ever learned of yours was Dead Bodies. Years later i noticed i always played it wrong. would love to see that song! also thanks for the content and videos!! Mad love from the BX!
Would love to see some Devils Brigade / upright bass stuff
I second that. I'm Movin' Through.
It's pretty surreal to watch you do this. Brings back so many memories and I can see from your grin that this is mutual. Oh, what comes flooding back. Thanks again Mr. Freeman.
Loved that song and that album since I was a kid Matt you rock 🤙
Oh shit fancy new intro music, love the videos, cool to see an Operation ivy song
Thanks for continuing to put stuff out Matt!
awesome af to see all these videos. thank you so much! i was thinking about this the other day, when i was learning how to play guitar and bass i was really into op ivy and rancid and i just assumed that's how most bass players played bass so that's how i played it. really cool to see the actual correct way to play the songs up close finally! so many questions are being answered!
Awesome vid as always Matt, thank you so much for these! Your different bass tones over the years have always been so gnarly and I'm stoked you were able to replicate the original sound here! I think my absolute favorite bass tone ever was on Endrina So, I'd love to see you play that one for sure! I still pull a stank face every time I hear that sound, 30+ years later!
Man, I wish you started this 20 years ago. This is awesome!
Matt, at some point you’ll have to do a video with that upright bass there in the corner.
Best videos on the internet 🙌 Love that you post it raw and uncut
So fun
Now we're talking!
More Operation Ivy bass lines, please!
Great bass line and great sound! Blessings 🙏
love it!
Always wanted to see you demo Black Lung, killer bass part
Well that was awesome, thanks bro
Your interviews with other bass players are great. The whole channel is great.
Love the channel! Would love to hear a little more of the history or making of the song as well
So good!
Would love to see a video of something from Devils Brigade!
Another great tune. It would be cool to see you play along to someone of your favorite songs from other bands you didn't play in.
Red Hot Moon!
Can you go over the Maxwell Murder bass solo on the bass bunker? That would be amazing
Devils Brigade!
Thanks for doing this channel sir, love hearing these songs while getting to see you playing along.
Also, awesome job with the channel upgrades. The sound has been a lot better imo.
Really like the part at the end where you reflect a bit on the lines.
Keep it up Matt, I think everyone would love to see a video chat with you a Tim sometime
I had no idea there were so many chromatic runs in this song!!
PLEASE DO A MAXWELL MURDER SOLO BREAKDOWN/WALKTHROUGH/TUTORIAL
Great Video.
I'd like you to do the first 8 Songs of the Rancid 5th/2000 Album (Don Giovanni till Blackhawk Down in a row - if possible). This must be a video of ~10Minutes😅
I love these songs, as it nearly sounds as on big one and if you listen to it in a car, you don't know if the last five crossings had a traffic light😉
Greetings from Germany
🤘
Take Warning and Bad Town!
🔥🔥🔥
How does he still remember this shit
This isn't an audition for Juilliard; the mistakes are in the seasoning of live music. Keep the hits coming!
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Op Ivy is legend, but I like your bass sound in 2009. So, Matt please take one of Let The Domenoes Fall! Skull City or Damnation or something else 🎉
My band covers this song! I play bass, and it turns out I've been playing it just a little bit wrong all this time haha
What do we want to see? All of it!!! Op Ivy, Devil’s Brigade, Rancid, stuff that influenced you, theory, technique, stories, interviews and just general bullshit that we might find entertaining. Keep em coming!
Matt you should do some of the covers you did off the NOFX split since they are kind of trending right now.