This peerless man has now, by overwhelming consensus of everyone who matters except himself, been promoted to "Emperor of Electric Bass Internet". Congratulations Troy!
Just heard this yesterday and in 35+ years, I'd never noticed how busy the bassline was on the chorus. Looked it up and it was Nathan East. Good stuff!
Thank you! I just saw a segment on the news about the high school where Footloose was filmed. The whole school is trying to get Kevin Bacon to attend their prom.
@@TJH3113 I have that EXACT look right now! Your vids have helped me so much and this tune is a monster! This video is the only saving grace I have! thank you good sir!
You've done it again. I talk about footloose a lot with other bass nerds. About songs with surprisingly hard bass lines. It makes sense now that I see it was Nathan East. Great job as always.
Take comfort in the knowledge that you and your family gave Briscoe Kitty Jr. a good life filled with warmth, comfort, and love. My deepest sympathies for your loss. I've heard this on the radio my whole life, but about a month ago when I heard it again, I thought, I wonder how Troy would handle this? Well now I know, SUPERBLY!! One last thing, I think you need to add one of those Scream masks with the long jaw (maybe just off to the side, barely in frame); because I'm sure I'm not the only whose jaw drops everytime you give the gift of an incredible performance. THANKS
Yes, we do take some comfort in that. Thank you for reminding us and thank you for your condolences. Thanks a lot for the great comment. I'm glad you liked the video.
Hey Troy, thanks for covering this. I take some kind of bizarre joy knowing that ‘even you’ have struggled with the song that has been my nemesis for years. It’s not because I can’t play it, because I know I can and have, 100’s of times. It’s just that I made the schoolboy error of revealing that it was my nemesis to our drummer, who then took it upon himself to cue every performance in at least +5 bpm above the original. That doesn’t sound a lot, but with this song, it matters! As you said, it’s an endurance test even on a good day. I’m so sorry to hear about the loss of Briscoe. For all the the joy pets bring, ultimately there is always heartache at the end. Take solace that you gave your cat a wonderful life and afforded it the quiet and peaceful release it deserved in its time of pain. RIP Brisoe.
You're welcome. I'd like to say, "It was my pleasure.", but it really wasn't...haha. Yeah, if it was any faster I'd have most likely taken a pass on it. And don't give your drummer too much credit. I'm sure would rush it on his own. Thank you for your condolences, you put it beautifully and in a way that I totally agree with. As sad as it is, I know we did the absolute right thing by Briscoe. I can only dream that someone would do that for me when (or if) my time of suffering begins.
Dude, who are you?!? I think you’re Billy Sheehan without the wig??? And I adore the YES covers. What balls, Chris Squire without a pic?? Dang. Thnx for the Crash Test Dummies covers. Those modulations still kill me!! Give lessons?
We are our own worse critics...I read your entire description and when you talked about the descending and ascending octaves I found NOTHING wrong with them. In fact I found myself laughing because I was expecting slop based on your description. I found none sir. Fantastic performance!
I'll have to take your word for it, but I thought I played them with a little less confidence than I could have, considering the many other, more challenging, parts in the song. Thanks so much.
Someone in the Talkbass forum mentioned that the bassline in this 80s classic. I never knew until _today_ that it was so awesome! You nailed it man, great performance!
That little nugget at :21 kinda sets the pace and tone all these years later, I never knew the great Nate recorded this. It's why most of your vids get at least two looks, one to read through, one to watch and learn from. Tough song for sure! Thanks for sharing Troy!
You've done the impossible! I used to HATE this song - every since it came out in 1984. After watching your video an seeing all the intricate bass line fills, I suddenly LOVE this song!
I had to learn this song for a cover band a few years ago, and boy did it kick my arse. What an incredible bass line by Nathan East and super fun to play.
That has to be a fun song to play bass on. It had to be a fun movie to make. It is even harder to believe the movie is 37+ years old. Classic in every since of the word. Thanks again.
@@TJH3113 It put Kevin Bacon on the map though I heard from him that the producers originally didn't think he had enough "Sex Appeal", They used another term but I prefer to keep it clean around here. Thanks once again.
The song that I literally hear from Wayne Nathaniel. I thought it was the Wayne Nathaniel theme song on the first place but it's actually titled Footloose not Wayne Nathaniel theme. Since that song was used on to his birthday
Glad I could help on that one, I kinda don't remember. So, I get up this morning "hmm, Troy's got a new video. A Kenny Loggins song, well, ok. Shouldn't he be working on a Rush song or something?" Holy F@&%, I couldn't be more wrong. Outstanding job on what looks and sounds like really difficult song to play! The thing that really strikes me though, is how Nathan East wrote a textbook on bass playing in one "simple" pop song. I think that everything you need to know is in this tune. My condolences, R.I.P. Briscoe
Well, you help me with so many I can see how one might fall between the memory cracks. Thanks once again. Yeah, this bass-line is something else, isn't it? Thanks for your condolences.
I've always wanted to play the bass like this. Now that I've seen what it takes to play like this, I no longer want to play like this. Congrats on the OCD determination required to nail this tune. The original recording is befuddling to my ears, because it sounds wholly improvised on the spot (which is a neat trick). Hat's off to you, I appreciate the effort, the discrimination and the taste.
There are a lot of different ways to play the bass and this song is an extreme example of just one of those ways. It did take quite some time to put all of the pieces together. I agree, that parts sound improvised and those are often even more difficult to learn and replicate, because they aren't thought out and have a spontaneity that can be hard to capture... usually in the syncopation and phrasing of a riff or fill. Thanks so much and take care.
I think the Spector branded p/u's that came in these bass sounded as good, if not better, than the EMG's. This bass came with the EMG's. The black Spector I had came with stock p/u's which I swapped out for EMG's.
@@TJH3113 The Spector pups in mine were noisy and sounded nothing like how I expected. Putting in active ones made my bass come alive, especially for recording.
Hey I have been listening this song since 80's. And I commented on your "Bark At The Moon" video saying that it is an example of a typical metal song. This time I realise that Footlose bass partion way harder. You are excellent.
I covered Footloose with a few bands over the years but I have to say never did more than 70% of what you have done, so many nuances that I missed, wish I would've heard you before. Kudos for that Troy, you rock.
Sorry you lost a much loved cat. That is a painful experience. I barely knew my sister's dog and one of my visits to her house we ended up taking Charlie on to the hospital for his final rest. Very emotional. They become so much of your life.
@@TJH3113 Three weeks later… still trying to be patient! Working on the end where the chorus loops over and over and you’re kind of riffing out, seemingly effortlessly, I might add ! Oof, this is a good lesson! Thank you brother Troy !!!
So sorry to hear about Briscoe. As a cat owner, too many to count (rescues) I've also been through this. I'm sure he had an excellent life, it's up to us to take care them (any pet) especially when they need us most, in the end. Thanks for this bass line, Nathan East is a monster, never knew that was him on this tune, great stuff as always. Let's raise a glass for Briscoe Kitty Jr...
Thank you. You're right, the end is really when they need us the most. I've had relatives who refused to have their pet euthanized because "they" could not bear the pain and loss. Meanwhile, the animal the so love suffered greatly and needlessly. Very sad.
I had to get a good pair of headphones and go back and listen to the original. I’m ashamed to say I have never appreciated this song like I should have until now. Thank you for the education!
Absolutely fantastic. I'm 69 and I totally enjoy your bass playing and videos. You are the best. Would love it if you could provide a tab for "footloose" . Keep up your amazing work and many thanks Ken
Thank you very much. I play by ear and memory and don't transcribe using sheet music or tabs, so I'm sorry that I can't offer you either of those. If I had them, you would be most welcome to them. Thanks a lot, Ken.
Just freakin' killer playing by both Nathan and you, good sir. Loggins' bands always had killer bass lines, but probably none more challenging than this one. Thanks!
Very nice playing! I'm trying to figure out if you're actually plucking with ring finger, or if it's just moving up and down the strings. Either way great technique.
Troy, wow. I was not really into this song back in the 80's but once again I marvel at how I didnt pick up on this amazing bass song. Thanks for your honest critique about how you thought you did and also about the difficulty of getting a good take. I enjoyed this immensely. My wife said I should learn it......ummm...maybe not. Lol. Sorry to hear about Briscoe. My condolences.
This man is easily the best bass cover guy on the net, if you just landed here, sub to him, check out his videos. some say he can play a bass without any strings, some say he even got into trouble with youtube for doing amazing covers, legend has it that he plays these lines better than the originals, all we know is, he's called Troy!...
There you go exposing some intricate and swift bass notes that for the most part remain hidden within the mix. Now we can all have a deeper appreciation for yet another song preloaded with bass magic and wonder. Thanks so much Troy. I'll never listen to that song quite the same again. So sorry to here about your cat Briscoe. he had a good run with wonderful owners like you guys. All is good but the grief and sense of absense remain I know.
Actually, the bass is fairly out front in the mix. I never gave the song a real listen because I thought it was a goofy, pop song. The more stuff I really listen to, the more I realize how much I missed. Thanks for the condolences. Yes, we still walk into the room and expect to see him there, but that will fade in time as it always does.
I'm glad you liked them. Sometimes they are as difficult to write as the song is to learn. Thank you so much for watching and taking the time to leave such a nice comment.
I am learning that line right now. I supposse i'll added lot of mistakes by my own, but i'll repeat the your one at 2'55... whatever it was... Outstanding work, as usual!!
Hey Troy! I’m commenting on this now two year-old offering of yours because it has created something of an obsession with me. I’ve been an ardent fan of yours and your fantastic interpretations for about a 1 1/2 years. After retiring, I picked up my old Peavey that I’ve had for 30:years and, with the inspiration of your clips (and gobs of free COVID time that torpedoed travel intentions), rediscovered the old chops. Ive since added a Rick, Guild, J-bass, Mustang, and Hofner to the stable. I’ve been banging away nearly daily since and even found myself playing in a Doors Tribute band. Your ‘Love Her Madly’ rendition helped me pass the audition! I’ve lately been forging my way through your back catalogue, hence this note. I’ve previously passed by your ‘Footloose’ offering simply because the movie was goofy laughable and the title song didn’t stimulate the bassist in me….until I heard your version. I was riveted and exhilarated! Who knew this song had such a fascinating and addictive bass line! The runs that you rip off at 3:07 & 3:20 put the final hooks in me to try to get this song down. Good God! I’m thankful that RUclips allows the speed to be controlled as, even at 3/4 Troy speed, this tune is a monster to play! I’ve finally bumped up to normal speed and have to cool my hands down in under the tap after a few plays. You should see the steam arise from my fingers. I’m actually breaking a sweat! The breakneck 172 BPM rivals the throbbing on-going pummeling that LA Woman demands. These two songs are unrelenting yet oh, so fun to play. And although I don’t forecast the Doors audience requesting ‘Footloose’ anytime soon, I’m secretly hoping somebody will. Thanks go out to you for instilling this pure pleasure in playing again. I’m gradually working my way through your playlist- Redbone’s ‘Come and Get Your Love’ was earlier today- equally satisfying. ‘Oh, What A Night’ was yesterday. Talk about quick, short bursts- that bit at the end of the ‘Spinnin’ my head around and taking my body under’ chorus made MY head spin!. I’m still trying to cleanly play the quick parts in Carry On My Wayward Son- your deep dive video was really helpful. You should consider more of those detailed love letters when the song merits. And condolences on your feline buddy. I’ve had many cats and mourn their often fragile biologies. Thanks again for your always amusing and educational efforts. Request: some old Alice Cooper…‘I’m Eighteen’, ‘Halo Of Flies’, ‘Be My Lover’….Dennis Dunaway!
Hello Bryan! Wow, that's quite a lot to respond to, but I'll try my best. First, thanks for watching the videos and I'm very glad to hear that some have been helpful to you. Also, congratulations on your budding collection. It's an addiction, like any other. "Love Her Madly" was a pretty tough one to learn and play if I remember correctly. I'm glad it helped get you in the band. With regard to Footloose, I've never seen the movie myself, but the song had long intrigued me and I have to day, it is on the short list of most difficult bass-lines that I've learned. Speaking of that song, I did something really out of character and sent Nathan East (who played the bass on the song) a link to my video asking him for a quick critique and to offer some recollections of writing and playing the line. I did this through the Cameo thingamajig. We're up to 7 cats now and we well understand that grief is the price you pay for love. Anyway, I've got a few more responses to get to before I go to bed, so take care and be well. I'll take your suggestions under consideration.
This peerless man has now, by overwhelming consensus of everyone who matters except himself, been promoted to "Emperor of Electric Bass Internet". Congratulations Troy!
Not only am I going to pin this comment, but I am going to print it out and hang it on the refrigerator. Thank you...and, uh, that's "Emperor" to you.
I can see T-shirts now, "All Hail Emperor Troy!"
@@TJH3113 Play long and prosper! 🖖🖖🖖
Don't forget Jedi Master!
I consider Troy to be kind of .....
Bass Jesus.
Just heard this yesterday and in 35+ years, I'd never noticed how busy the bassline was on the chorus. Looked it up and it was Nathan East. Good stuff!
It’s crazy, isn’t it? Thanks!
You can't unhear it now.
I still say you are one of the best bass players of our time... 🤘🎶
Oh please...thank you though.
Dude… wow
Thanks!
2 years later, still absolutely brilliant 😊
Thank you! I just saw a segment on the news about the high school where Footloose was filmed. The whole school is trying to get Kevin Bacon to attend their prom.
Hahah how cools would that be? 😄 40 old movie. Time flies, cheers from Iceland and keep up the good work 😊@@TJH3113
Love your expression at 2:35. Incredible playing to a very difficult song.
That was my, "I've made it to this very same spot 20-something times before and if I fuck it up again, I'm out" look.
@@TJH3113 lmao 🤣🤣🤣 ... that's funny
@@TJH3113 Thats funny! lol
@@TJH3113 I have that EXACT look right now! Your vids have helped me so much and this tune is a monster! This video is the only saving grace I have! thank you good sir!
THE GOAT on bass! Wow!
Nathan Beast!
You've done it again. I talk about footloose a lot with other bass nerds. About songs with surprisingly hard bass lines. It makes sense now that I see it was Nathan East. Great job as always.
East's way of connecting the dots is just so damn clever. Troy nails those nuances in a way that's hard to hear on the record.
Thanks. Yeah, this was one I steered clear of for many years and it was as big a challenge as I'd always feared it would be. Thanks again.
@@TJH3113 I wish I could stay clear of it, but ...... cover bands :(
Wow, didn't realize how busy this one was.
It's pretty beastly, in my opinion.
had no idea bass line was so busy; wow!
great playing, as always 👍🏻
Thanks!
Take comfort in the knowledge that you and your family gave Briscoe Kitty Jr. a good life filled with warmth, comfort, and love. My deepest sympathies for your loss.
I've heard this on the radio my whole life, but about a month ago when I heard it again, I thought, I wonder how Troy would handle this? Well now I know, SUPERBLY!!
One last thing, I think you need to add one of those Scream masks with the long jaw (maybe just off to the side, barely in frame); because I'm sure I'm not the only whose jaw drops everytime you give the gift of an incredible performance. THANKS
Yes, we do take some comfort in that. Thank you for reminding us and thank you for your condolences.
Thanks a lot for the great comment. I'm glad you liked the video.
Hey Troy, thanks for covering this. I take some kind of bizarre joy knowing that ‘even you’ have struggled with the song that has been my nemesis for years. It’s not because I can’t play it, because I know I can and have, 100’s of times. It’s just that I made the schoolboy error of revealing that it was my nemesis to our drummer, who then took it upon himself to cue every performance in at least +5 bpm above the original. That doesn’t sound a lot, but with this song, it matters! As you said, it’s an endurance test even on a good day. I’m so sorry to hear about the loss of Briscoe. For all the the joy pets bring, ultimately there is always heartache at the end. Take solace that you gave your cat a wonderful life and afforded it the quiet and peaceful release it deserved in its time of pain. RIP Brisoe.
You're welcome. I'd like to say, "It was my pleasure.", but it really wasn't...haha. Yeah, if it was any faster I'd have most likely taken a pass on it. And don't give your drummer too much credit. I'm sure would rush it on his own.
Thank you for your condolences, you put it beautifully and in a way that I totally agree with. As sad as it is, I know we did the absolute right thing by Briscoe. I can only dream that someone would do that for me when (or if) my time of suffering begins.
Dude, who are you?!? I think you’re Billy Sheehan without the wig??? And I adore the YES covers. What balls, Chris Squire without a pic?? Dang. Thnx for the Crash Test Dummies covers. Those modulations still kill me!! Give lessons?
Haha... thanks so much for the very kind words. Love the CTD's! Sorry, no lessons at this time.
We are our own worse critics...I read your entire description and when you talked about the descending and ascending octaves I found NOTHING wrong with them. In fact I found myself laughing because I was expecting slop based on your description. I found none sir. Fantastic performance!
I'll have to take your word for it, but I thought I played them with a little less confidence than I could have, considering the many other, more challenging, parts in the song. Thanks so much.
Flawless!
Thanks!
Totally bad ass.....
Thanks!
This bass! This bass line! The attack on your playing... I'm a big fan., man.
Thank you very much!
Someone in the Talkbass forum mentioned that the bassline in this 80s classic. I never knew until _today_ that it was so awesome! You nailed it man, great performance!
Yeah, it's a ripper, that's for sure. Thanks a lot!
Killer job!
Thank you!
awesome!
Thanks a lot!
Amazing! ;)
Thanks! 😄
The octaves walk down/walk-up at 3:19 sounds really cool! Technique awesome, Nice job again!
A little stiffer than I'd have liked. Thank you!
amazing performance
I listen to your covers & now see music that I never gave much thought to in new light. Great Job!
Such a great comment. Thank you.
That little nugget at :21 kinda sets the pace and tone all these years later, I never knew the great Nate recorded this.
It's why most of your vids get at least two looks, one to read through, one to watch and learn from. Tough song for sure!
Thanks for sharing Troy!
Thank for the great comment.
The bass on the chorus is amazing. Funky as!
It really is, isn't it?
amazing performance here and a shout out to nathan east and kenny loggins
Thanks a lot!
That was pure perfection
Thanks!
Nailed it. I usually play this song fingerstyle but on this one I prefer to play with a pick.
Thanks Scott.
Such amazing finger work. I could never. ❤
Thank you. I'm sure you could.
You've done the impossible! I used to HATE this song - every since it came out in 1984. After watching your video an seeing all the intricate bass line fills, I suddenly LOVE this song!
In that case, my work here is done. Glad you liked it.
@@TJH3113 Thank you so much! Job well done!
@Quadtrak- Ditto !
What the actual……dude! Your fingers, well, were Finger Loose! You make playing the bass look so easy and fun!
Thanks so much!
Most accurate performance/cover of this on RUclips. Brilliant!
Thanks a lot Bryan!
I could watch and listen to you all day.
Very nice of you to say. Thank you.
Awesome job. You just saved me hours of trying to figure out all of those licks.
Glad I could help!
Fantastic playing....put a new element to this song for me...
Thanks. That's great to hear.
I had to learn this song for a cover band a few years ago, and boy did it kick my arse. What an incredible bass line by Nathan East and super fun to play.
Tell me about it.
I’m right there at the moment. Have a gig Saturday and have just about every song down EXCEPT this one. Might need two or three more years lol.
Amazing bass cover!
Thanks a lot, Bahistah!
That has to be a fun song to play bass on. It had to be a fun movie to make. It is even harder to believe the movie is 37+ years old. Classic in every since of the word. Thanks again.
"Fun" is one word for it... haha! I have to say, I've never seen the movie.
@@TJH3113 It put Kevin Bacon on the map though I heard from him that the producers originally didn't think he had enough "Sex Appeal", They used another term but I prefer to keep it clean around here. Thanks once again.
Holy moly.... such a cool (bass) song
It is, isn't it?
Excellent! That had to take quite a few hours to figure all of that out and play it as cleanly as you did!
Thank you. Yes, it did.
As a lefty that plays right handed, this song kicks my butt every time. Great job!
I feel you, bro... Same here!
Haha. Thanks!
Yes yes yes you are the man, you've got Nathan East parts down 🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾
Thanks a lot, Sheldon!
The song that I literally hear from Wayne Nathaniel. I thought it was the Wayne Nathaniel theme song on the first place but it's actually titled Footloose not Wayne Nathaniel theme. Since that song was used on to his birthday
Wayne Nathaniel formerly known as Wayne Nathaniel The GoAnimator 2008
Interesting.
Has to be the hardest song on the "Function Band standards" list. Great job - No one (sane) would notice the things you mention in your own cover!
Thanks!
Just amazing 🤩
Thank you!
Impressionante. Bravo. Perfetto. AMAZING
Thank you Lillo!
Absolutely fantastic cover
Thank you kindly!
Glad I could help on that one, I kinda don't remember. So, I get up this morning "hmm, Troy's got a new video. A Kenny Loggins song, well, ok. Shouldn't he be working on a Rush song or something?" Holy F@&%, I couldn't be more wrong. Outstanding job on what looks and sounds like really difficult song to play! The thing that really strikes me though, is how Nathan East wrote a textbook on bass playing in one "simple" pop song. I think that everything you need to know is in this tune. My condolences, R.I.P. Briscoe
Well, you help me with so many I can see how one might fall between the memory cracks. Thanks once again.
Yeah, this bass-line is something else, isn't it?
Thanks for your condolences.
I've always wanted to play the bass like this. Now that I've seen what it takes to play like this, I no longer want to play like this. Congrats on the OCD determination required to nail this tune. The original recording is befuddling to my ears, because it sounds wholly improvised on the spot (which is a neat trick). Hat's off to you, I appreciate the effort, the discrimination and the taste.
There are a lot of different ways to play the bass and this song is an extreme example of just one of those ways. It did take quite some time to put all of the pieces together. I agree, that parts sound improvised and those are often even more difficult to learn and replicate, because they aren't thought out and have a spontaneity that can be hard to capture... usually in the syncopation and phrasing of a riff or fill. Thanks so much and take care.
I love this song!! Awesome!!!!
Thanks.
Oh my God awesome awesome sound nice
Thanks Nelson!
NS 2A w real EMGs! Had one love it. Thanks for showing me how to play this.
I think the Spector branded p/u's that came in these bass sounded as good, if not better, than the EMG's. This bass came with the EMG's. The black Spector I had came with stock p/u's which I swapped out for EMG's.
@@TJH3113 The Spector pups in mine were noisy and sounded nothing like how I expected. Putting in active ones made my bass come alive, especially for recording.
Hey I have been listening this song since 80's. And I commented on your "Bark At The Moon" video saying that it is an example of a typical metal song. This time I realise that Footlose bass partion way harder. You are excellent.
Yeah, this one is the real beast! Thanks.
Sir. You NEVER disappoint!
Stick around. Haha... thanks!
I cant find the right words to describe this video so all im gonna say is YOU ARE AWESOME!
Haha...thanks!
Awesome!!!
I love the part where they sing “Please, Louise pull me off of my knees.”
Thank you!
I covered Footloose with a few bands over the years but I have to say never did more than 70% of what you have done, so many nuances that I missed, wish I would've heard you before. Kudos for that Troy, you rock.
If I were playing it live, I think I'd take a few shortcuts with it. Thanks so much, Augusto!
@@TJH3113 Nah, I'd practice it to death and play it as is to impress. Plus it's much fun.
Helluva cover! What a bass line!
Thanks! It truly is!
Nathan East is the man! Nice job covering it!
He certainly is, isn't he? Thanks.
I love all your bass "tricks" here: the slides, double-stops, chromatic runs, etc. Not to mention that you held down that rock solid groove. Bravo!
Thanks. I'm glad you liked it.
Sorry you lost a much loved cat. That is a painful experience. I barely knew my sister's dog and one of my visits to her house we ended up taking Charlie on to the hospital for his final rest. Very emotional. They become so much of your life.
Thank you for your condolences. At this point, we are used to it, but it never gets any easier. Thanks and take care.
Superb sir!
Thank you.
Holy moly that tempo is QUICK ! Trying to play it with you is a lesson ! Got to slow it down for a bit… you’re a BEAST, Troy !!!
Sure is! It took a while to put together, so be patient.
@@TJH3113 Three weeks later… still trying to be patient! Working on the end where the chorus loops over and over and you’re kind of riffing out, seemingly effortlessly, I might add ! Oof, this is a good lesson! Thank you brother Troy !!!
Keep at it! I’m sure I had over 6 weeks into it.
just, "Wow". Well done, IMHO.
Thanks.
Absolutely brilliant
Thanks Pétur?
So sorry to hear about Briscoe. As a cat owner, too many to count (rescues) I've also been through this. I'm sure he had an excellent life, it's up to us to take care them (any pet) especially when they need us most, in the end.
Thanks for this bass line, Nathan East is a monster, never knew that was him on this tune, great stuff as always.
Let's raise a glass for Briscoe Kitty Jr...
Thank you. You're right, the end is really when they need us the most. I've had relatives who refused to have their pet euthanized because "they" could not bear the pain and loss. Meanwhile, the animal the so love suffered greatly and needlessly. Very sad.
This is so cool I watch it every day!!
Thanks!
Man, that bass line during the chorus really moves! I don't really care for the song, but the bass is right on the money.
It does, doesn't it?
Amazing and perfect choice, my daughter have 6 y.o.and love this masks, from Brazil congratulations.
Thank you very much Emerson. Most of the masks are from Death Studios.
@@TJH3113 Thanks again for information.
Nailed it! Great workout for the right hand. I always took this one for granted but it's a good one
Thanks Barry!
Fascinating! 😀
Thanks Paul!
I’ve told people for years that Footloose has an ass kicker of a bass line. Nobody believes me until they go back and listen.
Truth.
Wow that was awesome. I'm tired just watching it!
Thanks.
Great job as always!
Thank you kindly.
I had to get a good pair of headphones and go back and listen to the original. I’m ashamed to say I have never appreciated this song like I should have until now. Thank you for the education!
Awesome. Thanks for watching and digging deeper.
Absolutely fantastic. I'm 69 and I totally enjoy your bass playing and videos. You are the best. Would love it if you could provide a tab for "footloose" . Keep up your amazing work and many thanks Ken
Thank you very much.
I play by ear and memory and don't transcribe using sheet music or tabs, so I'm sorry that I can't offer you either of those. If I had them, you would be most welcome to them.
Thanks a lot, Ken.
I had a big smile on that chorus.... Great Job!
That's great to hear! Thanks.
@@TJH3113 sorry to hear about Briscoe... im sure he was a good boy
He was the best of cats and he was the worst of cats and definitely a very special pet.
@@TJH3113 he sounds like a cat
Just freakin' killer playing by both Nathan and you, good sir. Loggins' bands always had killer bass lines, but probably none more challenging than this one. Thanks!
Thanks.
My bass playing has gotten so much better ever since i started watching you. Thanks Troy! Greetings from Puerto Rico.
That's great to hear! All the credit goes to "you"! Keep it up!
I’m blessed to meet your music.
And I am blessed with your wonderful comment. Thank you.
Very nice playing! I'm trying to figure out if you're actually plucking with ring finger, or if it's just moving up and down the strings. Either way great technique.
Thank you. No, my ring finger just follows closely along with my middle finger, doing things I'm not even aware of (muting). Thanks so much!
I have to get a bass isolator for my car radio so I don't have to change the station when this song comes on! I never realized how cool this is!
Haha...
Condolences on the passing of your pet. This upload is mind-blowing. I guess I never listened that closely to the bass before. Extreme. Well done!
Thank you for your condolences.
And thanks, I'm glad you liked the video.
Simplemente Asombroso 😮
Bravo Nathan East!
Excellent cover of an insanely nuanced bass part! I've been playing this wrong for years 😂
Thanks a lot. Meh, if I were playing it live, I'd certainly do a few things differently in order to save myself some heartache.
Troy, wow. I was not really into this song back in the 80's but once again I marvel at how I didnt pick up on this amazing bass song. Thanks for your honest critique about how you thought you did and also about the difficulty of getting a good take. I enjoyed this immensely. My wife said I should learn it......ummm...maybe not. Lol. Sorry to hear about Briscoe. My condolences.
Me neither. It's too bad that many of us were so closed minded when we were young. Thanks for reading and watching. And thanks for your condolences.
This man is easily the best bass cover guy on the net, if you just landed here, sub to him, check out his videos.
some say he can play a bass without any strings, some say he even got into trouble with youtube for doing amazing covers, legend has it that he plays these lines better than the originals, all we know is, he's called Troy!...
😂You looking to borrow some money or something?
Awesome perfect bass...
Glad you liked it! Thanks Sharon.
There you go exposing some intricate and swift bass notes that for the most part remain hidden within the mix. Now we can all have a deeper appreciation for yet another song preloaded with bass magic and wonder. Thanks so much Troy. I'll never listen to that song quite the same again. So sorry to here about your cat Briscoe. he had a good run with wonderful owners like you guys. All is good but the grief and sense of absense remain I know.
Actually, the bass is fairly out front in the mix. I never gave the song a real listen because I thought it was a goofy, pop song. The more stuff I really listen to, the more I realize how much I missed.
Thanks for the condolences. Yes, we still walk into the room and expect to see him there, but that will fade in time as it always does.
Wow they were really good ! So are you !
Thanks so much!
Some of the best parts of all your videos are the descriptions. Its a little story every time. Keeps it fresh. Great playing and discipline as well
I'm glad you liked them. Sometimes they are as difficult to write as the song is to learn. Thank you so much for watching and taking the time to leave such a nice comment.
I am learning that line right now. I supposse i'll added lot of mistakes by my own, but i'll repeat the your one at 2'55... whatever it was... Outstanding work, as usual!!
Have fun! Thanks!
This is the real professional playing.... Amazing...!!!!!
Thanks a lot. That was nice of you to say.
I love watching the video's with your Ric involved . Much love from FL.
Awesome. Love you too.
What fun bass part. I had no idea!
"Fun" isn't the word I'd use to describe it... haha!
Holy shit. I didn’t realize that song had such a great bass part!
Damn, man, you really do kick ass. Thank you for putting a smile on my face. 👍🏻
Yeah, this one was a beast! Thanks, I'm glad you liked it.
Hey Troy!
I’m commenting on this now two year-old offering of yours because it has created something of an obsession with me. I’ve been an ardent fan of yours and your fantastic interpretations for about a 1 1/2 years. After retiring, I picked up my old Peavey that I’ve had for 30:years and, with the inspiration of your clips (and gobs of free COVID time that torpedoed travel intentions), rediscovered the old chops. Ive since added a Rick, Guild, J-bass, Mustang, and Hofner to the stable. I’ve been banging away nearly daily since and even found myself playing in a Doors Tribute band. Your ‘Love Her Madly’ rendition helped me pass the audition! I’ve lately been forging my way through your back catalogue, hence this note. I’ve previously passed by your ‘Footloose’ offering simply because the movie was goofy laughable and the title song didn’t stimulate the bassist in me….until I heard your version.
I was riveted and exhilarated! Who knew this song had such a fascinating and addictive bass line! The runs that you rip off at 3:07 & 3:20 put the final hooks in me to try to get this song down. Good God! I’m thankful that RUclips allows the speed to be controlled as, even at 3/4 Troy speed, this tune is a monster to play! I’ve finally bumped up to normal speed and have to cool my hands down in under the tap after a few plays. You should see the steam arise from my fingers. I’m actually breaking a sweat! The breakneck 172 BPM rivals the throbbing on-going pummeling that LA Woman demands. These two songs are unrelenting yet oh, so fun to play. And although I don’t forecast the Doors audience requesting ‘Footloose’ anytime soon, I’m secretly hoping somebody will. Thanks go out to you for instilling this pure pleasure in playing again. I’m gradually working my way through your playlist- Redbone’s ‘Come and Get Your Love’ was earlier today- equally satisfying. ‘Oh, What A Night’ was yesterday. Talk about quick, short bursts- that bit at the end of the ‘Spinnin’ my head around and taking my body under’ chorus made MY head spin!. I’m still trying to cleanly play the quick parts in Carry On My Wayward Son- your deep dive video was really helpful. You should consider more of those detailed love letters when the song merits.
And condolences on your feline buddy. I’ve had many cats and mourn their often fragile biologies.
Thanks again for your always amusing and educational efforts. Request: some old Alice Cooper…‘I’m Eighteen’, ‘Halo Of Flies’, ‘Be My Lover’….Dennis Dunaway!
Hello Bryan! Wow, that's quite a lot to respond to, but I'll try my best. First, thanks for watching the videos and I'm very glad to hear that some have been helpful to you. Also, congratulations on your budding collection. It's an addiction, like any other. "Love Her Madly" was a pretty tough one to learn and play if I remember correctly. I'm glad it helped get you in the band. With regard to Footloose, I've never seen the movie myself, but the song had long intrigued me and I have to day, it is on the short list of most difficult bass-lines that I've learned. Speaking of that song, I did something really out of character and sent Nathan East (who played the bass on the song) a link to my video asking him for a quick critique and to offer some recollections of writing and playing the line. I did this through the Cameo thingamajig. We're up to 7 cats now and we well understand that grief is the price you pay for love. Anyway, I've got a few more responses to get to before I go to bed, so take care and be well. I'll take your suggestions under consideration.
you play great bass thanks for sharing long live rock n roll
Thank you kindly!
As always, very well done!!
Thanks again!