The significance of this era of Primus was they really started to dive deep in expanding and jamming on their songs. Which in my opinion resulted in some of the finest performances I have ever witnessed.
11 years ago and about a month give or take. I caught them on this epic tour. My god they were magnificent to the ears and the eyes. I for one felt elevated by their performance and their live improv was hypnotic and otherworldly.
** In a town in southernmost Sicily Lived a family too proud to be poor In the year that fever took father away They hastened for American shores Mother and son are standing in line It's a cold day on Ellis Isle They look to the Statue of Liberty For the boy we have American life Ong is a Laotian refugee He works in the audio trade Smoke from flux is filling his lungs He's earning minimum wage Spending spare time down on San Pablo Ave Once a week gets a woman for the night And he writes home tales of prosperity For the boy we have American life Bob is an unemployed veteran Born and bred in the South Bronx He's living off the streets now in east L.A Residing in a cardboard box Now he plays a little guit and he has a small dog Searching for aluminum cans Holds on tight to his dignity He was born into American life **
Oh man this version gives me chills. I love it!!! I have this on DVD but its still cool to find it on youtube, now I can put it on myspace and facebook and blogger and all that shit!!!
strumming with rightm playing with the left, Bryan was only the drummer for the Brown Album and Antipop, so Tim is the drummer for this and the studio version.
victor wooten mark king larry graham i love claypool too, but u cant really say he's the best ever granted, u cant really say anyone is the best as there are differing styles of play etc., but as far as technical talent, he does not take the cake, there are ppl that can play things he cant
@MokeZone Im just stating what Primus use to say on live concerts: "Hello, we are Primus, and unfortunately we suck!" Im not saying that they actually I suck. I love them
My point was that this technique is not that difficult. I wasn't trying to go around saying I have an awesome band with a DVD that will blow your mind. I am fully aware of the creative genius that is Primus. I meant no disrespect whatsoever dude... If you notice in my first response to dilated123, I mention that I understand that he is a genius.
Geddy plays more notes and plays some nice mini solos, but the Higher Ground bass line - the speed slap-and-pop plus the funky blues licks... c'mon now...
when you say higher ground are talkin about RHCP or stevie? both are great, and so is yyz. but its not about how much talent it takes to play them, and personally, i think fleas version of HG sounds amazing. so does this - its extremely difficult and it sounds great.
as far as i can remember les was mates with kirk hammett, was in a band called blind illusion together? don't quote me on that. there's a link between them for sure tho. yes, he is too funky for metallica, but check out master of puppets, the intro by primus, tis the shit lol x
To me, this song is about the bass VERY LITTLE and even Les being the bass king he is, that's fine for me. I feel the heavy grittyness of the lyrics but mostly the song seems to be geared towards setting up Ler doing his thing the last minute or so. Describing it a different way: The final 17%, or thereabouts, of this tune; starting at about 8:24 in this video is the pressing where the previous is the swell, milking, and churn. Pure cheese amazingness... I love this tune so much.
do you play guitar or bass? dude is just throwing down a bunch of hammer on pull off stuff... it IS easy, he's just a genius for making it work all the time!
look man, wooten is a good bassist but so is les, so dont be bashing on someone just because you dont like their style of music..les is great he can jam like no other
what, someone started on tool. NOW IM GOING TO POST LIKE CRAZY!!! btw, if you think pandoras shitbox is funny... check out trailer park boys and pay close attention to mr. lahey.
Sure do, I've been playing for about 10 years... those techniques were taught to me in like the first year of lessons. They honestly are the easiest way to sound like you are a guitar god... it really isnt that hard Johnnie. Try it out some time, it could get you laid.
The significance of this era of Primus was they really started to dive deep in expanding and jamming on their songs. Which in my opinion resulted in some of the finest performances I have ever witnessed.
This whole show is unbelievable. The best. I feel very very lucky to be alive and witness something like this.
goodfuckingod..you are right!! its perfect!
wow i think ler FUCKING OWNS everyone out there today, underestimated guitarist
I've been listening to primus since 95 and they are still my favorite band. thank you Les Claypool.
I remember the good-ole days of skipping school, driving around all day, and keeping this album playing the whole time... good times.
11 years ago and about a month give or take. I caught them on this epic tour.
My god they were magnificent to the ears and the eyes. I for one felt elevated by their performance and their live improv was hypnotic and otherworldly.
Same it was my first concert ever, the day after I went to the show I went and bought my first bass and i've been playing ever since.
The new Primus fans who don't understand "Primus Sucks" are defending the comments they see as hateful - so take it easy on em people.
One of the best versions of this live track.
mommy, this band frightens me :-o
Love this performance
My God! This Is MUSIC ROYALTY!
Jeden z niewielu koncertowych klipów, który wprowadza mnie w tak świetny klimat ;)
Primus was like, one of the most original bands of the 90's. Way cool.
This has always been one of my favorite Primus songs.
This whole thing.. from start to finish.. is the definition of bad-ass. And that, to me, is what life is all about.
Top three favorite Primus songs in no particular order. American Life, Mr. Krinkle, and Dutches and the Perverbial Mind Spread.
They are very good.
** In a town in southernmost Sicily
Lived a family too proud to be poor
In the year that fever took father away
They hastened for American shores
Mother and son are standing in line
It's a cold day on Ellis Isle
They look to the Statue of Liberty
For the boy we have American life
Ong is a Laotian refugee
He works in the audio trade
Smoke from flux is filling his lungs
He's earning minimum wage
Spending spare time down on
San Pablo Ave
Once a week gets a woman for the night
And he writes home tales of prosperity
For the boy we have American life
Bob is an unemployed veteran
Born and bred in the South Bronx
He's living off the streets now in east L.A
Residing in a cardboard box
Now he plays a little guit and he has a small dog
Searching for aluminum cans
Holds on tight to his dignity
He was born into American life **
One part Rush...one part Ren and Stimpy. Oh, and this version deserves all awards.
This is one of my favorite bass lines. Amazing song.
Lotta of Pink Floyd mixed with a touch of Police in the meddle section and a bit of 60´s acid. Amazing.
If you ever have the chance go see this band! They put on a fantastic show.
the best live version of this song ever! primus SUX HUGE!
Just checking in, as you are, too 🤘
only band i know that when there's a guitar solo going on, i am still listening to the bass line
Oh man this version gives me chills. I love it!!! I have this on DVD but its still cool to find it on youtube, now I can put it on myspace and facebook and blogger and all that shit!!!
Ballad of Bodacious is tied with Lacquer Head... for me anyways. dammit, then there's Southbound Pachyderm as well. These guys are just awesome!
Absoulutely isnpired playing took place on that stage that night!
such a catchy tune, never knew primus was this good.
how he plays this bassline always blew my mind
Love this song, love the whole sailing the sees of cheese LP, Great work.
Claypool played that tonight at the Variety unaccompanied on bass banjo!!
everything in it's right place!!! goddamn they are good!!!
strumming with rightm playing with the left, Bryan was only the drummer for the Brown Album and Antipop, so Tim is the drummer for this and the studio version.
Primus Sux!!!! This song is better when you watch it stoned...like Les...
wooten ROCKS!!!!!!
this song and over the electric grape vine are the songs i tryp to.
man, i knew they jammed, but i didn't know it was this badass!
yeah ive been playing bass for less than a month and im already learning this song
oh hell yeah!
hahahahaha.
(it was their little kinda chant when they first started out, if you watch early videos of them playing even les says it)
Jesus Christ...Awesome...:)
Watch Primus on the Woodstock 94 stage. Look it up.
PINK FLOYD!!!! on the run and american life. its offically been done
Turn it up!
SOOO AWMSOOOMEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
victor wooten
mark king
larry graham
i love claypool too, but u cant really say he's the best ever
granted, u cant really say anyone is the best as there are differing styles of play etc., but as far as technical talent, he does not take the cake, there are ppl that can play things he cant
fuckin awesome performance.
LES is the man BUT so are Herb and LER!
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Kirk produced a Blind Illusion album, but I don't think he ever was part of the band. Apparently Les and Kirk went to school together.
of course les is playing it, he is playing everything.
all i know for sure is brain is on brown album.
Not my favorite primus song but...it is my favorite song of this concert DVD. 5/5
@MokeZone Im just stating what Primus use to say on live concerts: "Hello, we are Primus, and unfortunately we suck!" Im not saying that they actually I suck. I love them
My point was that this technique is not that difficult. I wasn't trying to go around saying I have an awesome band with a DVD that will blow your mind. I am fully aware of the creative genius that is Primus. I meant no disrespect whatsoever dude... If you notice in my first response to dilated123, I mention that I understand that he is a genius.
Geddy plays more notes and plays some nice mini solos, but the Higher Ground bass line - the speed slap-and-pop plus the funky blues licks... c'mon now...
when you say higher ground are talkin about RHCP or stevie? both are great, and so is yyz. but its not about how much talent it takes to play them, and personally, i think fleas version of HG sounds amazing. so does this - its extremely difficult and it sounds great.
as far as i can remember les was mates with kirk hammett, was in a band called blind illusion together? don't quote me on that. there's a link between them for sure tho. yes, he is too funky for metallica, but check out master of puppets, the intro by primus, tis the shit lol x
@paulalex17 damn straight.
To me, this song is about the bass VERY LITTLE and even Les being the bass king he is, that's fine for me. I feel the heavy grittyness of the lyrics but mostly the song seems to be geared towards setting up Ler doing his thing the last minute or so.
Describing it a different way: The final 17%, or thereabouts, of this tune; starting at about 8:24 in this video is the pressing where the previous is the swell, milking, and churn. Pure cheese amazingness... I love this tune so much.
dont overthink it
4:59 Once again!
Primus Sucks Forever!! amazing musicianship..
It seems we both are missing something. YOu don't have Lebowski and I don't have Hallucino Genetics! AHHH
do you play guitar or bass? dude is just throwing down a bunch of hammer on pull off stuff... it IS easy, he's just a genius for making it work all the time!
Bah wrong post...my Fav Primus song is Too Many Puppies
look man, wooten is a good bassist but so is les, so dont be bashing on someone just because you dont like their style of music..les is great he can jam like no other
WwwwwwooooooooooOOo HOoooooooooooooooooOOOOO
@killakingz1 I'm not sure you understood what he meant... xD
To everyone who is saying Primus sucks: Why are you watching this video then???
Best Les Bass Line in my opinion. Great DVD and Great Band!!! Primus Sucks!!!
what, someone started on tool. NOW IM GOING TO POST LIKE CRAZY!!! btw, if you think pandoras shitbox is funny... check out trailer park boys and pay close attention to mr. lahey.
San Pablo Ave is the shit
Doesn't everyone?
i love the bass chops... virtuousity on bass, his hand is probaly hard as rock from the callasses from slapping the fuck out of that instrument
I heard that they thought he was too good to be in the band.
Starts channeling his inner King Crimson @ 6:09??
@nothingoesright Ehm okey... It's not u who has 25 thumbs up on your comment
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srimus pucks
Primus jest dla Rocka tym czym dla literatury był James Joyce...
They are the oddest and the best...
And yes, Primus Sucks!
3 People haven't got strong enough tendons and a few extra fingers.
Eh, I'm just messin' around... and I don't want to be mature! LOL
i'm sorry, but the irony is much too great here.
Sure do, I've been playing for about 10 years... those techniques were taught to me in like the first year of lessons. They honestly are the easiest way to sound like you are a guitar god... it really isnt that hard Johnnie. Try it out some time, it could get you laid.
Haha, not really. I'm have the weakest arms of anyone I know, and I can play it.
O really? I thought basses had 3,000 strings. lol Buddy I can play this whole song, it isn't that hard if you try.
lol.
I think I just made an O face..
this whole "primus sucks" thing is getting old!!
lol don't start on tool. thats like opening pandoras shit box
this is my favorite version of this song! primus sucks!!
its just ironic, no real reason.
Origin of the feces? lol
me tienen inchadas las weas con lo de primus sucks
\m/ Primus Sucks! \m/
Primus Sucks!
PRimus SUCKS!!
PRIMUS SUCKS!!
Primus sucks!!!