Originally it was a Rabbath endpin, now some guys invented to use it with that angle too. He also uses a extra-heavy bow (MUCH heavier than normal) and here has his bass tuned a 4th higher. Very good musician.
@joseph joster: I read your comment and was expecting to hear “... And Justice for All”. I bet a bass orchestra version would be mind-blowing, considering how “Orion” sounds!
It's an angled endpin. I've never seen one in person but apparently it increases physical potential in bow strokes and some how utilizes that to produce a larger sound.
Having played Double bass for a few years, I can imagine this would be incredibly difficult. I've played some RHCP, and Avenged Sevenfold, but it's so much more difficult than bass guitar. Also, the high notes in this are great, way to go guys.
So... I realize that the angled endpin helps alot, I play bass myself, but I also realize that it is quite excessively annoying to the eye for some unknown reason... Go figure.
@moustatache With an upright... no, with his electric, he would destroy all of them, two differnet instruments so you can't say he would have less than a quater of the talent of them...
yes, I don't know what the guy on the left is tuned to since he's playing really high solo parts from the tune, but that I can see that that bass is a 5 string, I'm sure some of them have piccolo or semi piccolo tunings, but the standard bass line for this tune is tuned standard EADG low to high respectively. I have the official sheetmusic/tab book for this album and the only song that's not standard is "The thing that should not be" which is in D, all others are in E standard
I was just looking for Orion cover on cello, and couldn't find one, but found this and I like it very much. It's a shame the recording quality isn't good - would love to hear recorded in studio.
don't be stupid. the bass is not the same as a cello and this is four part piece, apocalyptica has three part arrangements. oh ya, they never played orion either.. :P this shit's original and awesome
2nd. from left, Kennedy. 3rd, Larry Hutchinson, Detroit Symphony Orchestra. The 1st. bassist, a student of Diana Gannett, University of Michigan, now a major player. The 4th., I just don't remember...:)
Woundtootight From left to right - Donovan Stokes, John Kennedy, Larry Hutchinson, David Murray This is Donovan's arrangement. He brought it to the conference and we put it together that day. It was a blast - didn't realize it would kind of get a life of it's own here on the internets…
"I had no idea how tiny these guys were till they brought out those violins."
I kinda died at that.
Also, this is pretty epic.
You saw that comment too i think it was was hilarious I was dying
very cool.
I want that sheet music, please!!!!!
surely hope that Rob TR eventually will show up and doing the helicopter with the double bass thing
Stirling effort
If Bach were alive today he definetley would take up Heavy Metal
Same for most classical composers.
すごいなぁ
I'm no double bass player but I just couldn't listen/watch after about 4 minutes for the bad notes.
I believe it was either a joke or a troll, hater.
6 people cant play a musical instrument xD
HOLY. FUCKIN'. SHIT.
endpin? more like BENDpin. haaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa
The guy on the lefts end pin is bothering me more than it should be
+Tony RR No kidding
no, it makes sense why it's bothersome
idek tbh laborie style it's bent on purpose to distribute weight better
idek tbh same
Originally it was a Rabbath endpin, now some guys invented to use it with that angle too. He also uses a extra-heavy bow (MUCH heavier than normal) and here has his bass tuned a 4th higher. Very good musician.
...and justice for double bass
Rob scallop
Master of bass
@joseph joster: I read your comment and was expecting to hear “... And Justice for All”. I bet a bass orchestra version would be mind-blowing, considering how “Orion” sounds!
BASS SOLO TAKE ONE
Exactly what I was thinking
I'm a double bass player, could someone explain to me the man on the left's end pin?
what would you like to be explained?
It's an angled endpin. I've never seen one in person but apparently it increases physical potential in bow strokes and some how utilizes that to produce a larger sound.
BōtokuRand My old bass coach had one, though it wasn't angled in that direction. It makes it a lot nicer to hold as you don't have to hold the weight.
Thanks so much guys :D
I was wondering that too because all the basses I've had never did that
Cliff is smiling in heaven.
Orion!!!
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I don't know enough bass players to do this :(
Can also be done violin, viola, and cello
+Anagh Arya Or guitar, guitar, bass, drums
im a bass player
this is one of the few songs I play at full blast on my amplifiers, if I'm gonna blow it out I'm gonna do it on this song
if the aliens come they will come for this
Take that Apocalyptica
Underrated comment
Er...sir, I think something may be a bit wrong with your endpin.
im pretty sure its to offset the center of gravity to make it lighter for the left hand
If you notice, the offset allows him to stand up straight for the most part instead of hanging on his bass. What a great idea.
The guy on the far left: is that a five string with an extension and high C string?! Wtf. That's insane.
I wonder if there's a nega-verse where these guys are playing four guitars and AJFA is all bass...
Mark Arandjus
bass in AJFA? never heard of that
Having played Double bass for a few years, I can imagine this would be incredibly difficult. I've played some RHCP, and Avenged Sevenfold, but it's so much more difficult than bass guitar. Also, the high notes in this are great, way to go guys.
where do these tiny men learn to play the fiddle so well?
I had no idea Louis CK played bass
lol I also thought it looked like him
+Thingsandstuff They're lucky everything is to scale.
I'd like to enjoy this, but his ENDPIN.
Satan's pit band....all upright basses, and heavy as,well, Hell of course
Anyone know where to get the music for this?
Never heard it played in D before, that was pretty cool!
Donovan is the coolest guy ever, his knowledge on classical music is amazing.
So... I realize that the angled endpin helps alot, I play bass myself, but I also realize that it is quite excessively annoying to the eye for some unknown reason... Go figure.
I didn't know you could play Darude Sandstorm on the double bass
That`s why basses are BEAST
Maravilhos.Parabéns. Será que o pessoal do Metallica já ouviu isso?
Holy mother of Bass :/
Apocalyptica aint shit
The player on the left plays the higher notes, so he needs to reach much lower on his neck and the pin helps him with that.
That guys endpin is awesome.
Cliff would have loved it. (But the others players should have been still during 'his' quiet pizzicato moment.)
Who are the bassists. Do I see David Murray on the right? Nice quartet! Thanks for posting this.
His endpin is specially made to do that. Won’t you all relax? His bass is also tuned up a fourth, if you didn’t notice.
Is it just me, or do I hear a great, very suitable composition for a bad ass film?
AW HELL YA
I've only been playing for 3 years how the hell do i play that like wow
Mr. Lawrence Hutchinson, third from the right, my son's teacher. Great guy.
This would be SOOOO Amazing in an epic movie battle! WOWWW! I want this on my ipod so bad.
More bass than Lars uses...
Respect to all but especially to the soloist on the LHS of screen. This wonderful performance was quite mesmeric!
The guy on the left has the coolest end pin I've ever seen
who cares if its original.. i love apocalyptica.
and this is just awesome
Very good cover
Just stumbled into this. God alone knows how I got here. 3 years old, good job the internet is forever. Excellent stuff.
'Covers Metallica by 4 double bass'
Metal up your bass!
Are you guys being bassest
@moustatache With an upright... no, with his electric, he would destroy all of them, two differnet instruments so you can't say he would have less than a quater of the talent of them...
ORION! :3
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holy...
Wish i could get a studio version of that
yes, I don't know what the guy on the left is tuned to since he's playing really high solo parts from the tune, but that I can see that that bass is a 5 string, I'm sure some of them have piccolo or semi piccolo tunings, but the standard bass line for this tune is tuned standard EADG low to high respectively. I have the official sheetmusic/tab book for this album and the only song that's not standard is "The thing that should not be" which is in D, all others are in E standard
Another rendition of “Orion”? Yes!!!! Keep ‘em coming! Cliff ‘em all!
I was just looking for Orion cover on cello, and couldn't find one, but found this and I like it very much. It's a shame the recording quality isn't good - would love to hear recorded in studio.
Exelente orion! Los felicito! lml
This is HEAVY!
don't be stupid. the bass is not the same as a cello and this is four part piece, apocalyptica has three part arrangements. oh ya, they never played orion either.. :P this shit's original and awesome
So great!
Disliked for bent endpin. How the fuck does nobody notice and fix that?
That endpin is stressing me out...
Donovan Stokes on the left, John Kennedy and Larry Hutchinson in the middle if i'm not wrong, David Murray to the right.
whats with the end pin of the guy on the far left? It looks like its snapping off! Can someone tell me what that is?
2nd. from left, Kennedy. 3rd, Larry Hutchinson, Detroit Symphony Orchestra. The 1st. bassist, a student of Diana Gannett, University of Michigan, now a major player. The 4th., I just don't remember...:)
Woundtootight From left to right - Donovan Stokes, John Kennedy, Larry Hutchinson, David Murray
This is Donovan's arrangement. He brought it to the conference and we put it together that day. It was a blast - didn't realize it would kind of get a life of it's own here on the internets…
also the audio sucks and was prolly filmed out of a crappy camera. so you cant hear all of the tones
@schimmelpenninq It sounds out of tune because they're playing it in D, and it was written in E.
My favorite Metallica song.
Hm.... I'm trying to figure out the song is
A bow is easy to use ._. I guess diff person have diff thinking x-x
it's off the master of puppets album track 7 @ 8 minutes and 27 seconds guys!
it's called Orion
the guy on the far left looks like lars ulrich with a beard :S
hahahaha holy shit!!!! that's the best comment I ever read!!!!!
this owns. seriouslyy. stokes is a beast.
Really? The 1st guy from the left really looks like Louis CK!
Loved it! I miss playing so much!
"Watch it in HQ".. best is 480p ;)
Whats the deal with the end pin of the bass on the left
no the only one with french is the one to the far left
Dude you have no idea how hard it is to use a bow.
Why can't they all use their fingers?
This is amazing
Beautiful idea, bad realisation :(
WHY DID YOU HAVE TO POINT THAT OUT TO ME!! x_x
It's so metal!
Could we know the name of this song? Someone?
Well they did a good job copying apocalyptica
wtf? dude keep that information to yourself
@Woundtootight Third from the left.........
bacause apocaliptica are sooo original..
Preciosa réplica de Orión