#  @lowenduniversity Low End University Low End University posts on YouTube about player, mark, breakdown, react the most. They currently have [-------] followers and [---] posts still getting attention that total [------] engagements in the last [--] hours. ### Engagements: [------] [#](/creator/youtube::UC3TqK2sSktlk7CmXGpw7_Cg/interactions)  - [--] Week [------] +25% - [--] Month [-------] +15% - [--] Months [---------] +28% - [--] Year [---------] +79% ### Mentions: [---] [#](/creator/youtube::UC3TqK2sSktlk7CmXGpw7_Cg/posts_active)  - [--] Week [--] -2.60% - [--] Month [--] +18% - [--] Months [---] +38% - [--] Year [---] +203% ### Followers: [-------] [#](/creator/youtube::UC3TqK2sSktlk7CmXGpw7_Cg/followers)  - [--] Week [-------] no change - [--] Month [-------] +1.40% - [--] Months [-------] +12% - [--] Year [-------] +32% ### CreatorRank: [-------] [#](/creator/youtube::UC3TqK2sSktlk7CmXGpw7_Cg/influencer_rank)  ### Social Influence **Social category influence** [travel destinations](/list/travel-destinations) [countries](/list/countries) [social networks](/list/social-networks) [musicians](/list/musicians) [finance](/list/finance) **Social topic influence** [player](/topic/player) #1217, [mark](/topic/mark) #1748, [breakdown](/topic/breakdown) #554, [react](/topic/react) #955, [band](/topic/band), [rock](/topic/rock), [reactions](/topic/reactions) #886, [uni](/topic/uni) #402, [bass](/topic/bass) #765, [nofx](/topic/nofx) #8 **Top accounts mentioned or mentioned by** [@markmichellbass](/creator/undefined) [@officialprimus](/creator/undefined) [@nofx4441](/creator/undefined) [@fatwreckofficial](/creator/undefined) [@toolmusic](/creator/undefined) [@propagandhiofficial](/creator/undefined) [@mudvayne](/creator/undefined) [@rancid](/creator/undefined) [@strungoutofficial](/creator/undefined) [@theflatliners](/creator/undefined) [@greenday](/creator/undefined) [@thespecials](/creator/undefined) [@kexp](/creator/undefined) [@epitaph](/creator/undefined) [@smanifesto](/creator/undefined) [@311](/creator/undefined) [@ozzyosbourne](/creator/undefined) [@beyondcreationmetal](/creator/undefined) [@officialweakerthans](/creator/undefined) [@kornchannel](/creator/undefined) ### Top Social Posts Top posts by engagements in the last [--] hours "Bass Teacher REACTS Mudvayne "DIG" Ryan Martinie Angle WHAT a Unique Player.and THAT TONE 👉 New "SEVERED" (L.D. 50) Reaction here: https://youtu.be/nuhIp9Q6Hz8 --------------------------------------------------- ➡ BRR BRR DENG "Dig" by @mudvayne was such a unique song to drop in the year [----] and the ferocious bass grooves from bassist Ryan Martinie absolutely drove the sound on their debut release L.D. [--]. I truly loved the resurgence of this track with the 'Brbr Deng' memes years ago as it really highlighted what an incredible bass player Ryan is to younger audiences. In this video I" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=7Xq3iwESMDs) 2023-06-08T13:00Z 146K followers, 427.6K engagements "Fat Mike vs. Matt Freeman on "STICKIN IN MY EYE" FULL-ALBUM Reactions Lessons & More 👉 https://www.patreon.com/LowEndUniversity --------------------------------------------------- ➡ What changes when one punk band hands another punk band a song to reinterpret In this episode I compare Stickin In My Eye as originally recorded by NOFX with Rancids cover from the BYO Split Series Vol. III breaking down how each band approaches speed density and momentum. I dig into Fat Mikes melodic instincts and chordal ideas then track how Matt Freeman injects speed grit and chromatic movement without losing" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=EzWDgFhnaUo) 2026-02-10T19:30Z 146K followers, 29.9K engagements "Who did it best Bass Teacher REACTS to OZZY & STRUNG OUT FULL-ALBUM Reactions Lessons & More 👉 https://www.patreon.com/LowEndUniversity --------------------------------------------------- ➡ Some classics feel untouchable but great covers prove they still have room to evolve. In this episode I compare Ozzys Bark at the Moon against Strung Outs heavier downtuned cover exploring how tempo tone and arrangement choices can respectfully reshape the songs character. I break down Bob Daisleys groove-driven foundation beneath the tracks iconic riffs then track how Strung Out raise the aggression with" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=QmtV5cEo-rQ) 2026-02-13T18:00Z 146K followers, [----] engagements "Bass Teacher REACTS Beyond Creation "Omnipresent Perception" Dominic 'Forest' Lapointe RIPS JOIN ME ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/LowEndUniversity --------------------------------------------------- ➡ After my analysis of "Gula" by First Fragment I was immediately told by you all that Dominic 'Forest' Lapointe was playing someone else's parts and not his own Unanimously I was urged to check out the bass video for "Omnipresent Perception" by Beyond Creation for another look at Dominic's magical fretless playing. WOW In this video I check out his bass play-through from his tenure in" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=nWkxTHPhG78) 2023-08-08T13:00Z 146K followers, 48K engagements "First Time Hearing FUGAZI Bass Teacher REACTS to Waiting Room JOIN ME ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/LowEndUniversity --------------------------------------------------- ➡ You guys are completely steering my better late than never discovery of punk rock and FUGAZI has been declared a must-listen artist judging by the comments. Waiting Room from their album [--] Songs was unanimously requested and I enjoyed getting a taste of what I THINK is more traditional punk - full of raw simplicity attitude and extremely expressive vocals. My favorite recurring theme in this genre is how the bass" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=j-NHXyekSiw) 2024-01-10T19:00Z 146K followers, 189K engagements "Bass Teacher REACTS to PRIMUS - "DMV" FULL-ALBUM Reactions Lessons & More 👉 https://www.patreon.com/LowEndUniversity --------------------------------------------------- ➡ Jumping into "DMV" feels like revisiting everything wonderfully unhinged about Pork Soda: angular tapping figures wide-open space and that trademark Primus dissonance thats somehow abrasive and addictive at once. Les builds the entire track on a punchy tritone-driven line that sounds part video-game glitch part warped arpeggio while Larry answers with strummed shards of harmony that just hover over the groove. Tim keeps the" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=qc4cUtz30pQ) 2025-12-05T14:01Z 146K followers, 52.4K engagements "Bass Teacher REACTION Dominic Forest Lapointe FRETLESS PERFECTION First Fragment "GULA" JOIN ME ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/LowEndUniversity --------------------------------------------------- ➡ So far this has been the most challenging bass player to analyze for a reaction video The flawless playing by Dominic Forest Lapointe (previously of @BeyondCreationMetal) on his 6-string fretless is like mechanical engineering meets abstract art on bass. Its been years since Ive heard his name (thats on me) but I completely understand why he has been one of our TOP requests lately. This bass" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=04wcFIvEeo0) 2023-05-11T13:15Z 146K followers, 43.3K engagements "Bass Teacher REACTS to NOFX - "We Threw Gasoline on the Fire" 👉 "The Decline" LIVE AT RED ROCKS Reaction: https://youtu.be/CNoSO7Ylhqw --------------------------------------------------- ➡ NOFX were the band that first showed me punk rock could be more than just power chordsit could be musical technical and even beautiful. This track We Threw Gasoline on the Fire and Now We Have Stumps for Arms and No Eyebrows packs an insane amount of movement into just over two minutes and it highlights everything I love about their approach to songwriting. In this video I break down Fat Mikes seamless" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=AlqxHmeZFTI) 2025-02-11T15:00Z 146K followers, 55.1K engagements "EMG Pickups FINALLY Did It. 👉 LEARN MORE: https://www.emgpickups.com/bass/whats-new-bass.html --------------------------------------------------- Mark Michell is an internationally-touring and recording bass player known for his work with Scale the Summit Tony MacAlpine Tetrafusion Watermox and more. Michell is a published educator and author for Hal Leonard the world's largest music publisher and has taught bass clinics around the globe for many years. He founded Low End University in [----] and has since enrolled over [----] students through his lessons program. Alongside his educational" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=Iko3nIHjxEE) 2025-08-26T14:00Z 146K followers, 23.5K engagements "Does [---] usually sound like this FULL-ALBUM Reactions Lessons & More 👉 https://www.patreon.com/LowEndUniversity --------------------------------------------------- ➡ After years of putting off [---] on the channel I finally landed on them via random drawingand What Was I Thinking turned out to be a pretty intricate first impression. The slap bass riff feels grounded and confident at first but the song constantly shifts its footing with rhythmic offsets tonal ambiguity and subtle key changes that keep you questioning where the center of anything really is. P-Nut's bass tone is warm woody and" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=RXJBIuQ01tA) 2026-01-28T15:01Z 146K followers, 28.6K engagements "Bass Teacher REACTS to "Eddie Bruce and Paul" - MIGHT be my new favorite NOFX song 👉 "The Decline" LIVE AT RED ROCKS Reaction: https://youtu.be/CNoSO7Ylhqw --------------------------------------------------- ➡ After a random song drawing submitted by our Patreon community we're back to NOFX I don't see the "Coaster" album mentioned too often in the comments but this song unexpectedly knocked my socks off by showcasing all of my favorite aspects about NOFX: melodic bass playing unique riffs and clever songwriting. I discuss the captivating chord progressions that smoothly cycle through" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=mOL8IkOP6Sk) 2024-11-17T14:00Z 146K followers, 47.9K engagements "Bass Teacher REACTS to BLACK SABBATH - "N.I.B." (Live) First Time Seeing GEEZER BUTLER FULL-ALBUM Reactions Lessons & More 👉 https://www.patreon.com/LowEndUniversity --------------------------------------------------- ➡ Black Sabbaths debut album gave birth to heavy metal as we know itand "N.I.B." is one of its crown jewels. With all the buzz around the bands final reunion show I decided to go back to their other final show: their [----] farewell performance. In this video I analyze the nuances of Geezer's fingerstyle technique why he sometimes favors a one-finger approach for speed how his" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=rOEhf2HvAM0) 2025-06-06T13:01Z 146K followers, 40.6K engagements "Okay BIGWIG are KILLER Bass Teacher REACTS to "Blinded" FULL-ALBUM Reactions Lessons & More 👉 https://www.patreon.com/LowEndUniversity --------------------------------------------------- ➡ Pop-punk Skate punk Thrash All of the above Bigwigs "Blinded" somehow fuses everything I love about tight aggressive punk with the finesse of technical metal. The bass work alone had me questioning my picking abilities and the arrangement is packed with clever songwriting choices that make this track rip from start to finish. In this video I take a deep dive into the bass tone that made me instantly think" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=vopOSPKCsQY) 2025-03-28T13:01Z 146K followers, 13K engagements "THE WEAKERTHANS got me all in my feels today. FULL-ALBUM Reactions Lessons & More 👉 https://www.patreon.com/LowEndUniversity --------------------------------------------------- ➡ Going into this completely blind Plea From a Cat Named Virtute unfolded as a slow reveal rather than an immediate statement. Built on gentle major-leaning harmony and close comforting vocal production the song initially feels calm and almost conversational. But as the lyrics begin to shift the music subtly follows introducing chromatic movement darker chord choices and a striking late-song change in character. That" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=xwm6ZukuvJY) 2026-02-03T16:01Z 146K followers, [----] engagements "Lagwagon's bassist just STEALS the show on "Choke" FULL-ALBUM Reactions Lessons & More 👉 https://www.patreon.com/LowEndUniversity --------------------------------------------------- ➡ Lagwagons Choke reveals a darker side of the band built on harmonic-minor tension classically-tinged bass passages and a mood that feels unusually brooding for their catalog. The intro alone sets a melancholy tone where raised sevenths clever inversions and beautiful cadences create a layered sense of unease that never feels forced. Joey Capes dreamy vocal presence softens the edges while somehow making the" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=HgGVUPKiPuE) 2026-01-30T15:00Z 146K followers, 12.5K engagements "Bass Teacher REACTS to PRIMUS - Southbound Pachyderm (Official Music Video) 👉 Reaction to "DMV" - https://youtu.be/qc4cUtz30pQ FULL-ALBUM Reactions Lessons & More 👉 https://www.patreon.com/LowEndUniversity --------------------------------------------------- ➡ I'm pretty grateful that YOU guys voted for "Southbound Pachyderm" in my recent Primus poll because I got to hear a side of the band that I didn't think existed. Despite having heard a handful of Primus songs they've all been from the band's earliest releases and 1995's "Tales From the Punchbowl" has a definite stylistic shift on" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=cbEc9LRZK68) 2024-04-16T15:00Z 146K followers, 115.1K engagements "Bass Teacher REACTS to LIMP BIZKIT - "Re-Arranged" I had no idea they had songs like this. 👉 My TRIBUTE to Sam Rivers: https://youtu.be/Y6rFBhInoBU --------------------------------------------------- ➡ I unfortunately wrote off Limp Bizkit when I was younger - there was always something with Fred Durst in the news or something controversial with the band itself and I guess I didnt give them a chance. Ive been guided back into the nu metal scene by everyones requests and Im seeing these bands through a much different lens nowadays. They all have such an edgy interesting take on melody" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=ciAupb6uJ-A) 2023-12-23T15:00Z 146K followers, 62.5K engagements "Bass Teacher REACTION "The Pot" - TOOL Does Justin Chancellor Have The BEST Bass Tone EVER 👉 Newest TOOL Reaction to "Invincible" - https://youtu.be/CFukqk9WMXk Get my TOOL Bass Preset 👉 https://www.patreon.com/posts/tool-10-000-days-95199883 --------------------------------------------------- ➡ Find me another band that can COMPLETELY transform you into their world - in minutes - better than @TOOLmusic can. I'll wait. "The Pot" from Tool's [----] album "10000 Days" is a perfect commercial rock song but is also the complete anthesis of a commercial rock song at the same time. This band" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=shd62BLKw2I) 2023-05-26T13:00Z 145K followers, 315.8K engagements "I didnt know GREEN DAY could sound like this FULL-ALBUM Reactions Lessons & More 👉 https://www.patreon.com/LowEndUniversity --------------------------------------------------- ➡ Ive heard plenty of Green Day songs but Ive never heard this version of Green Day. Built around a haunting high-register bass line and subtle major-to-minor movement the song feels ungrounded in the best way possible - like its intentionally refusing resolution. The way inversions shape the harmonic tension is quietly brilliant and the decision to keep the bass floating above the low end mirrors the songs emotional" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=yYxNycIZy98) 2026-01-23T15:01Z 146K followers, 37.2K engagements "Bass Teacher REACTS KoRn "GOT THE LIFE" - Fieldy Has SUCH Unique Slap Technique & Thunderous TONE JOIN ME ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/LowEndUniversity --------------------------------------------------- ➡ When I hear people talk about @kornchannel I usually hear them mention that clicky THUNDEROUS bass sound that characterizes their music. I absolutely love when a band is commonly characterized by their bass player - it proves JUST how powerful and effective the instrument can be even in a genre like nu metal. I had a fun time with this Kon reaction trying to dissect exactly what" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=2kz-SrfLVmo) 2023-06-20T13:00Z 146K followers, 220.2K engagements "My first COHEED & CAMBRIA analysis with The Crowing FULL-ALBUM Reactions Lessons & More 👉 https://www.patreon.com/LowEndUniversity --------------------------------------------------- ➡ Coheed & Cambria are one of my favorite bands to ever exist and they have a rare talent for making six minutes feel like a whole movie. Honestly "The Crowing" is the perfect example of this in action. In this breakdown I dig into how Mic Todds bass work glues riffs and drums together one moment then goes fully off-script the next using passing tones inversions and register shifts to shape the songs tension and" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=2z9N1S4MTJY) 2025-11-18T15:00Z 146K followers, 11.8K engagements "Didnt know how MUCH I needed RX BANDITS in my life. FULL-ALBUM Reactions Lessons & More 👉 https://www.patreon.com/LowEndUniversity --------------------------------------------------- ➡ RX Bandits And the Battle Begun is what happens when a punk-ska band outgrows its genre in the most musical way possible. What starts as a deceptively smooth groove slowly unravels into rhythmic trickery horn interplay and a chord progression that bends space and key signatures alike. Theres an unhinged type of chaos near the end disorienting but intentional and it redefines what progressive really means:" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=3LYJMH1522M) 2025-10-14T14:00Z 146K followers, 21.2K engagements "UNBOXING: Jackson Spectra X Series SBX V (Neck-Through) UNBOXING my new Jackson X Series Spectra 5-String unveiled at NAMM [----]. Played the [----] Jackson Spectra models for [--] months on tour with Tony MacAlpine Jan-March of [----] so excited to check out these new upgraded neck-through models ________________________________ 🔴 YouTube Live Streams every Tuesday 🟢 Lesson Videos every Wednesday CONNECT: 🖥 Website http://www.LowEndUniversity.com 📸 Instagram https://www.instagram.com/MarkMichell 📘 Facebook http://www.facebook.com/MarkMichell 🐦 Twitter http://www.twitter.com/MarkMichellBass 📚" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=6GfSD6yZwAI) 2020-08-16T21:24Z 146K followers, 14.3K engagements "Bass Teacher REACTS to REEL BIG FISH vs. A-HA - Who did it better FULL-ALBUM Reactions Lessons & More 👉 https://www.patreon.com/LowEndUniversity --------------------------------------------------- ➡ Two wildly different bands one instantly recognizable song. In this video I take a close look at Take On Me by a-ha and compare it against Reel Big Fishs energetic cover breaking down how the same composition can feel completely different depending on feel instrumentation and arrangement choices. From the originals iconic synth-bass groove and subtle rhythmic shifts to the covers horn-driven" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=7Hh8BYuCqLo) 2026-02-06T15:00Z 146K followers, 12.1K engagements "It's HALLOWEEN Bass Teacher REACTS to THE SPECIALS - "Ghost Town" FULL-ALBUM Reactions Lessons & More 👉 https://www.patreon.com/LowEndUniversity --------------------------------------------------- ➡ The Specials Ghost Town isnt just a spooky coincidence for Halloween its one of the eeriest most socially-charged songs of its era. Its a snapshot of a broken Britain complete with diminished arpeggios Phrygian flavors and that infamous bass line that walks the line between swagger and despair. What starts as a spectral slow-burn becomes an eerily cinematic reflection of real-world chaos. For me" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=9zcjrflKyI4) 2025-10-31T14:30Z 146K followers, 27.4K engagements "FUGAZI are something ELSE. Bass Teacher REACTS to "Repeater" FULL-ALBUM Reactions Lessons & More 👉 https://www.patreon.com/LowEndUniversity --------------------------------------------------- ➡ After covering Waiting Room earlier in my punk rock journey I knew I needed to revisit Fugazi with a deeper understanding. Repeater gave me exactly that.I think. This track is a wild balancing act between groove and anarchy and I explore how the bass line creates fleeting moments of melody while the guitars embrace dissonant discomfort with minimal ingredients. I also break down the harmonic tricks" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=DsQuzwWkCDw) 2025-07-18T13:00Z 146K followers, 46.8K engagements "LESS THAN JAKE BASS COVER "Sugar In Your Gas Tank" JOIN ME ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/LowEndUniversity --------------------------------------------------- ➡ The first bass I ever bought making its YouTube debut playing along to the very first ska punk song I ever heard in the late 90s. I found Less Than Jake from the PlayStation [--] game "Street Sk8er" after ripping the sound files from the game disc onto the family computer. The metadata was messed up and I didn't know who the band was for years until a friend told me. I remember this song sounding so difficult to play back then and I" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=HLQrQyeOliE) 2024-01-28T18:00Z 146K followers, 34K engagements "The most OVERDUE band on this channel: ALL 👉 "Everything Sucks" FULL-ALBUM Reaction: https://www.patreon.com/posts/full-album-sucks-103416792 --------------------------------------------------- ➡ Finally diving into ALL and its about time. Greedy and Think the World are both short chaotic bursts of what makes this band so special Karl Alvarezs bass lines just go rogue refusing to play by anyones rules but his own. The result feels like a Bach etude colliding with punk rock. His tone is punchy yet smooth his phrasing somehow both mathematical and unhinged and every note feels like its daring" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=IkmJbtJUzrk) 2025-11-11T15:00Z 146K followers, 16.7K engagements "First Time Hearing AUTHORITY ZERO Bass Teacher REACTS to "Revolution" FULL-ALBUM Reactions Lessons & More 👉 https://www.patreon.com/LowEndUniversity --------------------------------------------------- ➡ Finally diving into Authority Zero Their track "Revolution" hooks you right away with that bass intro and never lets up. The interplay between the F major and D major riffing gives it an unsettling tonality that never quite lands on its feet while a dose of skate-punk precision gets your head bobbing immediately. Its punchy tight and unapologetically rhythmic proof that sometimes all you need" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=KHQHTHOyzFs) 2025-11-07T20:00Z 146K followers, [----] engagements "Attempting BEASTIE BOYS again. Bass Teacher REACTS to "Sabotage" FULL-ALBUM Reactions Lessons & More 👉 https://www.patreon.com/LowEndUniversity --------------------------------------------------- ➡ "Sabotage" is one of those songs I grew up absolutely hating mostly thanks to being forced to play it in Rock Band and Guitar Hero campaigns where you couldnt skip it. But after years of exploring Fugazi Rage Against the Machine and other bands that thrive on minimalism and tension I decided to give Beastie Boys another shot. In this video I revisit "Sabotage" with fresh ears break down that" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=SBIWwo3YYB4) 2025-09-19T13:00Z 146K followers, 44.1K engagements "Bass Teacher REACTS to PRIMUS - "Shake Hands With Beef" 👉 Reaction to "DMV" - https://youtu.be/qc4cUtz30pQ FULL-ALBUM Reactions Lessons & More 👉 https://www.patreon.com/LowEndUniversity --------------------------------------------------- ➡ Well the people have spoken "Shake Hands With Beef" was the top-voted track to hear from 1997's "Brown Album" by Primus. As I've progressed through their discography I thought I was beginning to figure the band out. After hearing this trackand seeing this videoI actually don't think I've figured anything out at all. I discuss Les Claypool's slap bass" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=T7JuFe06sFM) 2024-11-08T14:00Z 146K followers, 112.9K engagements "The strangest band Ive heard in years: THE TOY DOLLS FULL-ALBUM Reactions Lessons & More 👉 https://www.patreon.com/LowEndUniversity --------------------------------------------------- ➡ Hearing The Toy Dolls for the first time was absolutely confusing.and thats putting it politely. Deccas Drinkin Dilemma opens with a gnarly chromatic bass riff that leans into harmonic minor territory before pivoting into an oddly bright anthemic chorus. The songwriting constantly pulls the rug out from under you jumping between brooding tension and an almost celebratory major-key release. Beneath the" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=U2w-MQiC-fg) 2026-01-14T15:00Z 146K followers, 24.2K engagements "Bass Teacher REACTS to TOOL - "Sober" (Live) 👉 Newest TOOL Reaction to "Invincible" - https://youtu.be/CFukqk9WMXk 👉 @XviveAudio Wireless Unit: https://amzn.to/48JvBzU 👉 Get my TOOL Helix Bass Preset: https://www.patreon.com/posts/tool-10-000-days-95199883source=storefront --------------------------------------------------- ➡ Tools early live performances have a unique rawness to them and this [----] version of Sober captures that intensity in full. It was my first time seeing Paul DAmour on bass and his wide-strummed all-strings-at-once approach creates an almost guitar-like wall of sound" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=VuNsGO3vmpk) 2025-10-03T13:01Z 146K followers, 22.6K engagements "I wasnt ready for OSKER FULL-ALBUM Reactions Lessons & More 👉 https://www.patreon.com/LowEndUniversity --------------------------------------------------- ➡ Hearing Osker for the first time turned into an unexpected deep dive into some seriously unique punk bass playing. What immediately stood out was the bass tonenasally snarly and bridge-pickup forwardcutting through with a clarity and aggression you dont hear in most late-90s punk. Rhythmically both tracks lean hard into herky-jerky subdivisions and unison figures that feel closer to an etude than straight-ahead punk demanding real" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=VxB4RIqUNHw) 2026-01-10T14:00Z 146K followers, 11.7K engagements "Bass Teacher REACTS to AFI - "All Hallows" (Full EP) FULL-ALBUM Reactions Lessons & More 👉 https://www.patreon.com/LowEndUniversity --------------------------------------------------- ➡ For an EP barely longer than a coffee break AFIs "All Hallows EP" packs the scope and drama of a full-length concept record. Each track feels like a new act in a punk-goth opera from the youthful chaos of Fall Children to the punchy Misfits cover Halloween through the bittersweet The Boy Who Destroyed the World and finally the almost sentimental Totalimmortal. What begins as a celebration of the season morphs" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=WoxTdLeESuo) 2025-10-30T14:01Z 146K followers, 31.2K engagements "AFI used to sound like THIS Bass Teacher REACTS to Totalimmortal JOIN ME ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/LowEndUniversity --------------------------------------------------- ➡ I truly forgot about AFI after learning the bass intro for "Miss Murder" back in college and playing the track on Guitar Hero with my roommates. I was really surprised to see requests coming in for them because I didn't even think it was the same band. "Totalimmortal" from their 'All Hallows EP' was quite the surprise and I truly loved the songwriting I heard on this one. My long-time impression of the band totally" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=XXeToB9e5RE) 2024-01-27T16:00Z 146K followers, 101.3K engagements "This raised my blood pressure. Bass Teacher REACTS to DRIVE LIKE JEHU - "Here Come the Rome Plows" FULL-ALBUM Reactions Lessons & More 👉 https://www.patreon.com/LowEndUniversity --------------------------------------------------- ➡ Drive Like Jehus "Here Come the Rome Plows" might be the most sonically chaotic thing Ive heard on the channel so far and thats exactly what intrigues me. This video is all about untangling the noise: tritones chromatic movement half-step-heavy riffs and a mix that feels almost deliberately backwards hiding the riffs under a layer of uncomfortable texture. I break" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=XdGDSwPJxQA) 2025-09-23T14:00Z 146K followers, 30.2K engagements "Remembering the Genius of Sam Rivers (And What He Taught Me) 🙏🏼 Sam Rivers (1977 - 2025) --------------------------------------------------- Mark Michell is an internationally-touring and recording bass player known for his work with Scale the Summit Tony MacAlpine Tetrafusion Watermox and more. Michell is a published educator and author for Hal Leonard the world's largest music publisher and has taught bass clinics around the globe for many years. He founded Low End University in [----] and has since enrolled over [----] students through his lessons program. Alongside his educational endeavors" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=Y6rFBhInoBU) 2025-10-21T00:30Z 146K followers, 85.6K engagements "Bass Teacher Hears HORRORPOPS for the First Time "Walk Like A Zombie" Reaction / Analysis FULL-ALBUM Reactions Lessons & More 👉 https://www.patreon.com/LowEndUniversity --------------------------------------------------- ➡ I expected Walk Like a Zombie to lean fully into camp but HorrorPops balance it on a knifes edge between spooky and sophisticated. Patricia Days bass sits just under the surface like a heartbeat and those dry vocals give everything this immediate in-the-room energy. The rhythmic tension from the guitars never quite lets you relax but thats the point its the musical" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=Zo3F4-NIlfE) 2025-10-29T14:01Z 146K followers, 10.2K engagements "This was instantly stuck in my head. Bass Teacher REACTS to The Bouncing Souls - "True Believers" FULL-ALBUM Reactions Lessons & More 👉 https://www.patreon.com/LowEndUniversity --------------------------------------------------- ➡ The Bouncing Souls single "True Believers" is punk rock in its purest most anthemic form a track that feels like one giant chorus. In this video I dig into the gritty Duff McKaganlike bass tone the clever use of root-and-fifth bass-chord accents and the unexpected dynamic choices that keep the arrangement fresh. From the layered gang vocals that make you feel like" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=_2gJtZbmB9o) 2025-09-30T14:01Z 146K followers, 21.7K engagements "THE FLATLINERS are shaping up to be my new favorite punk band. 👉 Cavalcade FULL-ALBUM Reaction: https://www.patreon.com/posts/full-album-147805199 --------------------------------------------------- ➡ "Here Comes Treble" (from The Flatliners "Cavalcade" album) is the perfect example of a bass player doing everything right and doing a LOT. This track sounds nothing like the other song I heard from this album and thats exactly what fascinates me. Between the jazz-tinged chords tight stop-and-start rhythms and a vocal performance that swings from gritty to soulful the bass somehow stays busy" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=d5CLZOMQP88) 2025-10-24T13:01Z 146K followers, 10.6K engagements "EARLY Propagandhi Bass Teacher REACTS to ".And We Thought That Nation-States Were a Bad Idea" 👉 Propagandhi FULL-ALBUM Reactions: https://www.patreon.com/LowEndUniversity --------------------------------------------------- ➡ This one surprised me. It pairs sharp early-era Chris Hannah delivery with riffing that leans much closer to skate punk than the Propagandhi I started with in the modern era. The bright major-key feel the everyone-in-unison hits and the slightly gritty production all paint a clearer picture of the bands roots while the lyrics still land with the same force they do on" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=oboPC2XsqmA) 2025-11-25T15:01Z 146K followers, 15.6K engagements "So.BLACK FLAG influenced everyone in punk rock FULL-ALBUM Reactions Lessons & More 👉 https://www.patreon.com/LowEndUniversity --------------------------------------------------- ➡ Black Flag finally make their debut on the channel with Drinking and Driving a track that feels less concerned with traditional harmony and more focused on emotional impact. The chromatic riff-driven writing mirrors the unease of the subject matter creating tension without ever settling into comfort. The restrained production keeps everything exposed allowing the bass and drums to anchor the chaos even when the" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=xQmXhhhzECY) 2026-01-16T15:01Z 146K followers, 12.1K engagements "My first BOMB THE MUSIC INDUSTRY experience was FULL of surprises. FULL-ALBUM Reactions Lessons & More 👉 https://www.patreon.com/LowEndUniversity --------------------------------------------------- ➡ Syke Life Is Awesome is the musical equivalent of a caffeine overdose in 4/4 pure joyful chaos that keeps rewriting its own rules. What starts as a lo-fi acoustic intro suddenly detonates into a full-blown ska-punk fever dream: horns fuzz tempo whiplash and that gloriously abrasive bass tone tying it all together. Jeff Rosenstocks arrangements feel more composed than written every little sound" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=y2_TeKBIIgE) 2025-10-26T13:02Z 146K followers, [----] engagements "FAT MIKE requested this song Bass Teacher REACTS to NOFX - Suits and Ladders Play Through 👉 "The Decline" LIVE AT RED ROCKS Reaction: https://youtu.be/CNoSO7Ylhqw --------------------------------------------------- ➡ When the artist themselves make a song suggestion I take it 🫡 After seeing a few short clips of Fat Mike playing Idiots Are Taking Over I wanted to see his bass play through of Suits And Ladders to really study his technique further. @nofx4441 are a brand new band for me and were key in starting this channel down a full-on punk rock discovery. His lines are deceptively tricky" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=-edUGVXTOyQ) 2024-04-02T19:00Z 146K followers, 146.8K engagements ""And Out Come the Wolves" FULL ALBUM REACTION Bass Teacher REACTS to RANCID & Matt Freeman 👉 ALL FULL-ALBUM Reactions Lessons & More: https://www.patreon.com/LowEndUniversity --------------------------------------------------- ➡ My VERY FIRST full-album reaction from the Patreon archives Rancid's "Maxwell Murder" is what kicked off my wave of punk videos on YouTube and I've been meaning to circle back and spin the full record. Back then hearing the 85-second "Maxwell Murder" wasn't enough to really understand Rancid and this full-album listen quickly brought me up to speed. Get comfy and" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=49tYz9ma_18) 2025-12-16T15:00Z 146K followers, 32.5K engagements "Bass Teacher REACTS to THE MARS VOLTA - "Drunkship of Lanterns".played by FLEA FULL-ALBUM Reactions Lessons & More 👉 https://www.patreon.com/LowEndUniversity --------------------------------------------------- ➡ This was certainly one of the hardest songs to analyze on a blind listen. I haven't thought about The Mars Volta in a very long time and remember the few songs I once heard being a lot to take in. "Drunkship of Lanterns" picks right up where my first impressions left off with over [--] minutes of abstract soundscapes and jarring musical curveballs. Flea's musicianship is on full display" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=6MJY5AA-KX4) 2024-09-06T14:00Z 146K followers, 34.9K engagements "First Listen to SLEEP TOKEN - "The Summoning" Reaction & Song Analysis FULL-ALBUM Reactions Lessons & More 👉 https://www.patreon.com/LowEndUniversity --------------------------------------------------- ➡ Sleep Token has been on my radar ever since I stumbled into Emergence and I still have no idea what to make of them. Thats a compliment. This track feels less like a song and more like a sonic portalequal parts breakdown brutality ethereal R&B and progressive wizardry. In this video I dive deep into how the band crafts tension using space and restraint why the drummer feels like the real" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=BMPveOcu5Rk) 2025-06-10T14:00Z 146K followers, 36.6K engagements "First Time Hearing THE SPECIALS Bass Teacher REACTS to "Nite Klub" FULL-ALBUM Reactions Lessons & More 👉 https://www.patreon.com/LowEndUniversity --------------------------------------------------- ➡ "Nite Klub" by The Specials has been repeatedly requested for over a year now and it's finally time While I don't know much about "two-tone ska" and bands associated with any sort of "ska revival" this reminds me SO much of various Motown and R&B acts I grew up listening to. Bassist Horace Panter nimbly grooves underneath a wash of horn melodies groovy guitars and soulful vocal lines. I discuss" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=Bi6trtRbQOU) 2024-11-19T15:00Z 146K followers, 48.8K engagements "First Listen to TOOL's "Invincible" Bass Teacher REACTS to Justin Chancellor Get my TOOL Bass Preset 👉 https://www.patreon.com/posts/tool-10-000-days-95199883 --------------------------------------------------- ➡ Invincible might be the most contemplative track Ive heard so far from Tools "Fear Inoculum" album and on a first listen it felt less like a song and more like a controlled experiment in pacing. The band teases harmonic ideas early introduces rhythmic tension in layers then slowly rotates those ideas through the lineupsometimes in a different octave or sometimes displaced just" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=CFukqk9WMXk) 2025-12-02T16:00Z 146K followers, 83.5K engagements "Im FINALLY experiencing NOFXs The Decline LIVE AT RED ROCKS 👉 "The War on Errorism" FULL-ALBUM Reaction: https://www.patreon.com/posts/full-album-nofx-105323625 --------------------------------------------------- ➡ I recently ranked NOFX's "The Decline" as my favorite song analysis I've ever done so finally seeing it live paired with a full orchestra at Red Rocks turned out to be as thoughtful as it was powerful. Rather than constant density the orchestration leans into restraint introducing themes like an overture slipping in counter-melodies and stepping back when the band needs space to" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=CNoSO7Ylhqw) 2026-01-07T15:00Z 146K followers, 42.2K engagements "One of the BEST bass lines I've heard First Time Hearing XTC - "Mayor of Simpleton" FULL-ALBUM Reactions Lessons & More 👉 https://www.patreon.com/LowEndUniversity --------------------------------------------------- ➡ Mayor of Simpleton by XTC might be the purest example of a bassline *being* the song. Andy Partridge described it as a J.S. Bachlike counterpoint but to me its more like having chords that only exist to orbit Colin Mouldings melodic framework. Every note feels intentional from the chromatic climbs to the way it dances with the vocals in perfect counterpoint. The result A" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=EaP1VH7H5bY) 2025-10-17T13:00Z 146K followers, 43.9K engagements "Early NOFX is NUTS Bass Teacher REACTS to "The Death of John Smith" 👉 "The Decline" LIVE AT RED ROCKS Reaction: https://youtu.be/CNoSO7Ylhqw --------------------------------------------------- ➡ I've spent the last two years swimming through the punk rock seas and today we go deep into the early '90s NOFX waters with "The Death of John Smith"a track that left me wide-eyed and wondering if Geddy Lee had snuck into the studio. NOFX's [----] EP "The Longest Line" gave us this technical almost prog-like gem and in this video I dig into what makes it so special. I explore Fat Mikes bass wizardry" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=K1zoJ22m2xU) 2025-05-27T14:00Z 146K followers, 55K engagements "Bass Teacher REACTS to NOFX - "All Outta Angst" & Fat Mike 👉 "The Decline" LIVE AT RED ROCKS Reaction: https://youtu.be/CNoSO7Ylhqw --------------------------------------------------- ➡ This track instantly reframed how I think about NOFXs range leaning into a ska-punk flavor I didnt expect to hear this clearly from them. The bass stays low and restrained moving linearly rather than strictly hugging roots which gives the song a relaxed but confident momentum. Production-wise everything sits exactly where it should tight guitars warm grit and tones that feel deliberate instead of flashy." [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=NHSTestVAQ4) 2025-12-12T19:00Z 146K followers, 36.3K engagements "Is this REAL emo Bass Teacher REACTS to SAVES THE DAY - "Freakish" FULL-ALBUM Reactions Lessons & More 👉 https://www.patreon.com/LowEndUniversity --------------------------------------------------- ➡ My first time hearing Saves The Day was a reminder that emo and punk share more DNA than I realized they just wear it differently. "Freakish" lives in that hazy middle ground: its tender harmonically rich and full of subtle shifts that keep you listening for whats not being said. It might not be the loudest thing Ive covered on the channel but its one of the most quietly affecting." [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=Nt7ismgsPAc) 2025-11-04T15:00Z 146K followers, 14.1K engagements "Bass Teacher Hears KAJAGOOGOOs TOO SHY for the First Time FULL-ALBUM Reactions Lessons & More 👉 https://www.patreon.com/LowEndUniversity --------------------------------------------------- ➡ Too Shy was way stranger than I expected: all the neon-gloss 80s production youd assume but wrapped around a bass line that absolutely refuses to behave. Bassist Nick Beggs threads together slap synth-like rigidity odd slides and phrasing that feels more vocal than rhythmic and the whole track ends up way more peculiar than its pop exterior suggests. A bizarre punchy irresistibly tight groove from a band" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=Q7q6T1bKckM) 2025-11-21T14:00Z 146K followers, 105.2K engagements "I feel like CONVERGE are the first modern "hardcore punk" band I've heard so far. FULL-ALBUM Reactions Lessons & More 👉 https://www.patreon.com/LowEndUniversity --------------------------------------------------- ➡ Hearing Dark Horse by Converge for the first time felt like discovering a missing link between hardcore punk and modern metal. The song balances dissonance and groove with surgical intent driven by a drum-forward arrangement and a surprisingly present bass tone. Vocals sit lower in the mix functioning more like another percussive layer than a spotlighted lead. This breakdown" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=SKEh8qAhZr4) 2026-01-20T15:00Z 146K followers, 19.8K engagements "Didn't know "emo" could sound like this. Bass Teacher REACTS to "SEVEN" by Sunny Day Real Estate FULL-ALBUM Reactions Lessons & More 👉 https://www.patreon.com/LowEndUniversity --------------------------------------------------- ➡ Apparently this is the song that helped define the emo sound which threw me off because it doesnt sound like the emo I know of. Seven by Sunny Day Real Estate feels more like post-hardcore with a poetic streak: moody chords winding bass lines and a sense of melodic restlessness between each layer. Nate Mendels playing especially stood out to me quite unexpected" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=USub8TrCjHM) 2025-10-10T13:01Z 146K followers, 29.5K engagements "Bass Teacher REACTS to "John The Fisherman" - PRIMUS are confusing. 👉 Reaction to "DMV" - https://youtu.be/qc4cUtz30pQ FULL-ALBUM Reactions Lessons & More 👉 https://www.patreon.com/LowEndUniversity --------------------------------------------------- ➡ I've been trekking forward through the catalogue of Primus but realized I accidentally skipped over their debut album "Frizzle Fry". Before I explore their newer albums I wanted to take a quick detour to have all my basses (😏) covered. I've had countless requests for "John the Fisherman" over the last couple of years and it's clear that the" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=X_n2dG--vQc) 2024-09-27T14:00Z 146K followers, 114.3K engagements "First Time Hearing GANG OF FOUR Analysis of Damaged Goods by Bass Teacher FULL-ALBUM Reactions Lessons & More 👉 https://www.patreon.com/LowEndUniversity --------------------------------------------------- ➡ The more I read about Gang of Four's [----] release "Entertainment" I'm quickly learning how much of a landmark record it was for the music world. I've only scratched the surface exploring punk bands from the UK but I've already picked up on a few stylistic trends that seem to proliferate that scene: innovative production choices spacey arrangements and a masterful approach to storytelling" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=_k-lBZmkXhM) 2024-05-31T14:00Z 146K followers, 22K engagements "First Time Hearing THE STRANGLERS Bass Teacher REACTS to "Nice 'N' Sleazy" FULL-ALBUM Reactions Lessons & More 👉 https://www.patreon.com/LowEndUniversity --------------------------------------------------- ➡ As I begin to explore bands from the English punk rock and "new wave" scenes I keep noticing some very unique production choices. But above all else this might be one of the boldest bass tones I've covered on the channel so far. The most interesting thing about the bass tone is that it's utilized within the band's gentler bouncy sound which allows bassist JJ Burnel to audibly shine from" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=cDGK5NzM8qY) 2024-05-24T14:00Z 146K followers, 131.5K engagements "My first MORPHINE experience Bass Teacher REACTS to "Buena" (Live on [--] Meter Sessions) FULL-ALBUM Reactions Lessons & More 👉 https://www.patreon.com/LowEndUniversity --------------------------------------------------- ➡ Well this takes the cake for the most unique bass player I've ever seen. I kept seeing comments about a 2-string slide bass player named Mark Sandman and his band Morphine. The more I read about the band I knew I needed to see it live to fully understand it. Watching them perform "Buena" courtesy of @2metersessies I enjoyed seeing them craft such an innovative soundscape with" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=d0-X8eTVSq0) 2024-05-28T15:00Z 146K followers, 45K engagements "That's BASS Bass Teacher REACTS to "Blocked Out" LIVE from RKL / Rich Kids On LSD FULL-ALBUM Reactions Lessons & More 👉 https://www.patreon.com/LowEndUniversity --------------------------------------------------- ➡ Joe Raposo from Rich Kids On LSD told me to check out this version of "Blocked Out" and Im so glad I listenedbecause now Ive got a new benchmark for what high-octane punk insanity sounds like. In this breakdown I react to the bands epic live performance from [----] in Berlin where major key progressions melodic chaos and prog-style arrangements collide at full speed. I dig into the" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=dMUPJxIosiU) 2025-05-06T14:01Z 146K followers, 29.1K engagements "First Time Hearing NOFX Bass Teacher REACTS to "Idiots Are Taking Over" and Fat Mike 👉 "The Decline" LIVE AT RED ROCKS Reaction: https://youtu.be/CNoSO7Ylhqw --------------------------------------------------- ➡ I feel like were on a hot streak with punk analysis episodes Its been a blast following everyone's lead since hearing Rancid for the very first time. Once again I couldnt ignore the unanimous ask for NOFX and their song Idiots Are Taking Over so join me for my very first listen This track starts with an almost bizarre bass intro that shows up throughout the song but I was quickly" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=gH8FreZI9dk) 2023-12-27T21:15Z 146K followers, 191K engagements "Bass Teacher Hears AT THE DRIVE-IN's "One Armed Scissor" for the First Time FULL-ALBUM Reactions Lessons & More 👉 https://www.patreon.com/LowEndUniversity --------------------------------------------------- ➡ "One Armed Scissor" feels like organized chaos in the best way built on a bass line that looks simple on paper but completely steers the arrangement. The guitars mostly act as atmospheric textures reshaping the harmony while staying out of the spotlight. The song keeps pivoting between A minor and E minor using a single color note to flip the whole mood. Even the vocals bend toward the" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=hpqTM7XwVxI) 2025-12-11T20:00Z 146K followers, 35.1K engagements "Bass Teacher REACTS to PRIMUS "Jerry Was A Race Car Driver" Les Claypool is QUITE the Spectacle. 👉 Reaction to "DMV" - https://youtu.be/qc4cUtz30pQ FULL-ALBUM Reactions Lessons & More 👉 https://www.patreon.com/LowEndUniversity --------------------------------------------------- ➡ Jerry Was A Race Car Driver won our latest poll so Im back with MORE Primus Out of the few @officialprimus songs Ive heard so far I definitely think this is the weirdest one. The song subverts everything I know about traditional songwriting and harmonic structure but still sounds cohesive with a really unique (and" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=jTbgrYEfBig) 2023-09-14T14:15Z 146K followers, 455.2K engagements "First Time Hearing DINOSAUR JR Bass Teacher REACTS to "The Lung" (Live on KEXP) BECOME A PATRON 👉 https://www.patreon.com/LowEndUniversity --------------------------------------------------- ➡ I dont ever think Ive seen a bass played like this - especially a Rickenbacker Todays episode was a patron pick for The Lung by Dinosaur Jr. shot live at KEXP and my ears are definitely ringing from the massive wash of overdriven riffs gelled together by bassist Lou Barlow and frontman J Mascis. As the song progressed I loved peeling back the layers to unearth the nuances in their co-op riff style" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=m80mLbBS6q4) 2024-03-05T22:00Z 146K followers, 66.6K engagements "Attempting MADNESS again. Bass Teacher REACTS to "Night Boat to Cairo" FULL-ALBUM Reactions Lessons & More 👉 https://www.patreon.com/LowEndUniversity --------------------------------------------------- ➡ "Night Boat to Cairo" seems to be peak Madness: a song that sounds like its about to collapse under its own chaos but somehow lands perfectly upright. Released in [----] on their debut "One Step Beyond" it arrived the very same day as The Specials debut a double-shot that helped push 2-tone into the spotlight. What sets Madness apart is how they pair sharp unpredictable songwriting with" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=p62fDNQnHno) 2025-09-09T14:01Z 146K followers, 47.2K engagements "Honestly I've never listened to THE GRATEFUL DEAD before. FULL-ALBUM Reactions Lessons & More 👉 https://www.patreon.com/LowEndUniversity --------------------------------------------------- ➡ Scarlet Begonias was my first real dive into The Grateful Dead and Ill admit I went in blind. I knew the name the mythology the devoted fanbase but not the music. What I discovered was a blur of rhythm and melody constantly trading places like a musical conversation where nobodys waiting their turn and somehow it works. The bass walks a tightrope between structure and freedom always one foot out the door" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=pBC8JME-9EQ) 2025-10-07T14:01Z 146K followers, 36K engagements "Unreleased DOOKIE Song Bass Teacher REACTS to "J.A.R." by GREEN DAY FULL-ALBUM Reactions Lessons & More 👉 https://www.patreon.com/LowEndUniversity --------------------------------------------------- ➡ Im no stranger to Green Day but hearing this unreleased track from 1994s "Dookie" had me feeling like a teenager again Jason Andrew Relva (abbreviated as "J.A.R.") is apparently a fan-favorite with its chordal bass intro the song's delicate subject matter and the early Green Day sound we've all come to love. I listen through the track for the first time and break down the beefy bass intro from" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=qmV3_to9ixw) 2024-06-18T15:00Z 146K followers, 55K engagements "My first time hearing SLEEP wasn't what I expected. FULL-ALBUM Reactions Lessons & More 👉 https://www.patreon.com/LowEndUniversity --------------------------------------------------- ➡ Dragonaut was my first forray into Sleep and it finally helped me understand the appeal of stoner rock. The riffs loop but the magic is in the human fingerprints tiny shifts in attack swing and feel that give each repeat its own personality. Bass and guitar blend into one massive fuzzy wall of sound and once you settle into the groove its surprisingly hypnotic. A slow-burner but a seriously rewarding one." [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=rzU0avgvZQs) 2025-11-14T15:02Z 146K followers, 30.3K engagements "First Listen to NOFX The Decline Bass Teacher REACTS to a Punk Rock Epic This was unbelievable. 👉 "The Decline" LIVE AT RED ROCKS Reaction: https://youtu.be/CNoSO7Ylhqw --------------------------------------------------- ➡ I didnt know punk rock could be THIS EPIC My first time hearing The Decline by NOFX was such a worthy and righteous start to [----] and I cant thank you all enough for shoving the requests in my face for weeks on end. This was unbelievable. I thoroughly enjoyed hearing familiar songwriting elements from Idiots Are Taking Over - the clever chord progressions the bass-heavy" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=s-sMJR2jwTM) 2024-01-03T21:45Z 146K followers, 285.4K engagements "WHAT Did I Just WATCH Bass Teacher REACTS to Fami alien alien Bass cover - Just.INCREDIBLE JOIN ME ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/LowEndUniversity --------------------------------------------------- ➡ This might take the cake for the wildest bass playing I've ever seen The energy the intensity the controlled technique - WOW After reacting to "Judgement Day" by LOVEBITES the comments were flooded with requests for "Alien Alien Bass Cover" - a solo feature from their bassist Fami. I talk about her hybrid slap and pop techniques her use of thumb raking to create percussive "flamenco"" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=uHCLNOypcfE) 2023-10-20T18:00Z 146K followers, 301.5K engagements "First Time Hearing A WILHELM SCREAM Bass Teacher REACTS to The Horse - CRAZY Bass Playing "Career Suicide" FULL-ALBUM Reaction: https://www.patreon.com/posts/full-album-115009577 --------------------------------------------------- ➡ Is this punk Is it melodic hardcore I dont know but these lads SHRED The requests for The Horse by A Wilhelm Scream have been piling up and Im following your lead into deeper waters as Ive never heard of these guys before. The two-handed bass tapping came out of left field and its some of the most impressive bass playing Ive heard. I expected the song to be" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=ubcI_erYoMM) 2024-01-06T20:00Z 146K followers, 71.8K engagements "Bass Teacher REACTS to PRIMUS - "Those DAMNED Blue-Collar Tweekers" (Live from Woodstock '94) 👉 Reaction to "DMV" - https://youtu.be/qc4cUtz30pQ FULL-ALBUM Reactions Lessons & More 👉 https://www.patreon.com/LowEndUniversity --------------------------------------------------- ➡ @officialprimus have always marched to the beat of their own slap but this performance of Those Damned Blue-Collar Tweekers from Woodstock [--] is where everything just clicks. In this video I explore why this live version is so iconicfrom the monstrous thumb-strikes and quirky strummed double-stops to Les Claypools" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=wfgsv4nr7-g) 2025-05-13T14:01Z 146K followers, 466.1K engagements "So this is TRUE psychobilly Bass Teacher REACTS to NEKROMANTIX - "Haunted Cathouse" FULL-ALBUM Reactions Lessons & More 👉 https://www.patreon.com/LowEndUniversity --------------------------------------------------- ➡ Few genres commit to a vibe like psychobilly does and Nekromantix take it to the grave.literally. Haunted Cathouse sounds like it was recorded under a full moon equal parts swing punk and B-movie score. Kim Nekroman's upright bass lines don't just anchor the song; they command it each percussive slap locking in with every snare and guitar-pick scrape until you cant tell where" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=yuzybAcRwPk) 2025-10-28T14:01Z 146K followers, 29.4K engagements "It's Showtime: Sino ang makakabihag sa PUSONG UHAW ni Matchmate Lyn (Full Step In The Name Of Love) Aired (June [--] 2025): Mabait pero mahilig mangmata ng kaibigan masayahin ngunit nakakakaba kapag lasing ang biggest green at red flags ni Matchmate Tita Lyn ayon kay Hype Bestie Tita Virgie Sino kaya sa mga hakbangers ang makakabihag sa puso niya nauuhaw sa pag-ibig #GMANetwork Madlang Kapuso join the FUNanghalian with #ItsShowtime family. Watch the latest episode of 'It's Showtime' hosted by Vice Ganda Anne Curtis Vhong Navarro Karylle Jhong Hilario Amy Perez Kim Chui Jugs & Teddy MC & Lassy" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=-ixf-YQsvAs) 2025-06-18T12:45Z 40.5M followers, 240.9K engagements "MxPx can sound like THIS Bass Teacher REACTS to "The Theme Fiasco" FULL-ALBUM Reactions Lessons & More 👉 https://www.patreon.com/LowEndUniversity --------------------------------------------------- ➡ I first heard MxPx recently with their song "Chick Magnet" and it was such an innocent little bop that stuck in my head for weeks. I promised I'd circle back to "The Theme Fiasco" after getting numerous requests for it and it didn't even sound like the same band This dark brooding instrumental closes their [----] release "Slowly Going the Way of the Buffalo" and is chock full of great bass tones" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=-lP3nsHNqcI) 2024-11-15T14:00Z 102K followers, [----] engagements "Bass Teacher REACTS to RANCID - "Bloodclot" & Matt Freeman ".And Out Come the Wolves" FULL-ALBUM Reaction: https://www.patreon.com/posts/full-album-and-99476259 --------------------------------------------------- ➡ Its been exactly one year since I first analyzed ".And Out Come the Wolves" on Patreon and now Im diving into "Life Wont Wait"an album thats been described to me as a major turning point in Rancids sound. "Bloodclot" showcases everything I love about Matt Freemans playing: high-energy gallops melodic counterpoint and clever rhythmic choices that elevate the entire song. In this" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=0HoZkk7DOmk) 2025-03-11T14:00Z 114K followers, 12.6K engagements "Bass Teacher REACTS: Led Zeppelin "RAMBLE ON" is a MASTERCLASS on Melodic Bass Lines JOIN ME ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/LowEndUniversity --------------------------------------------------- ➡ John Paul Jones of Led Zeppelin was the very first rock bassist I latched onto when my parents gave me a copy of Led Zeppelin III on CD. After quickly realizing that my efforts to learn "Immigrant Song" at age [--] were futile I simply sat back and just let the bass grooves inspire me. Today were are finally bringing Led Zeppelin to Low End University with a reaction and analysis of "Ramble On"" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=0i3PXwX975I) 2023-11-14T14:00Z 129K followers, 63.8K engagements "Bass Teacher REACTS Guns N' Roses - "Sweet Child O' Mine" Duff McKagan GET MY TONE BECOME A PATRON 👉 https://www.patreon.com/LowEndUniversity --------------------------------------------------- EPISODE 100❗ It was time to put an old friend under the microscope for a song analysis and "Sweet Child O' Mine" by Guns N' Roses is the quintessential candidate as far as rock bass playing goes. Duff McKagan was one of my earliest "rockstar" idols: he just looked so calm cool and collected as he chugged along underneath the biggest rock anthems in music history. Interestingly enough GNR broke a few" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=1eYnhLBZR2c) 2024-02-21T18:00Z [--] followers, [----] engagements "Type O Negative give me GOOSEBUMPS Bass Teacher REACTS to "Be My Druidess" FULL-ALBUM Reactions Lessons & More 👉 https://www.patreon.com/LowEndUniversity --------------------------------------------------- ➡ Few bands create an atmosphere quite like Type O Negative. From the first notes of "Be My Druidess" the intro riff sets the stage for something dark sinister and strangely beautiful. The brooding synth-like bass tone the haunting vocal delivery and the band's masterful use of space and layeringtheres just so much to unpack. In this video I break down how the bass line functions as an" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=2F7sudcwZMk) 2025-03-07T14:00Z 114K followers, [----] engagements "Bass Teacher REACTS to RADIOHEAD - "Jigsaw Falling Into Place" FULL-ALBUM Reactions Lessons & More 👉 https://www.patreon.com/LowEndUniversity --------------------------------------------------- ➡ Radiohead are a prime example of a band I sort of "shelved" when I was younger but I've been wanting to rediscover them after getting numerous requests for this track from their [----] album "In Rainbows". Colin Greenwood's performance reminded me of why I love the bass guitar so much: it allows you to freely gel with any instrument to create a new independent part that glues everything together. I" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=2k2cuiMXISY) 2024-12-27T14:00Z 106K followers, 10.2K engagements "Bass Teacher REACTS to "The Impression That I Get" - THE MIGHTY MIGHTY BOSSTONES FULL-ALBUM Reactions Lessons & More 👉 https://www.patreon.com/LowEndUniversity --------------------------------------------------- ➡ I finally sat down with The Mighty Mighty Bosstones biggest song and wowthis thing is packed with brilliant songwriting choices. The way the bass and horns interact Genius. The way the groove shifts between the verses and chorus Perfectly executed. In this breakdown I dig into the music theory behind the songs colorfully-poppy chord progressions the role of the bass in shaping the" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=2mm0-0JQMF8) 2025-03-04T15:00Z 113K followers, [----] engagements "NEW PROPAGANDHI IS HERE Bass Teacher REACTS to "At Peace" Propagandhi FULL-ALBUM Reactions 👉 https://www.patreon.com/LowEndUniversity --------------------------------------------------- ➡ Propagandhis new album drops on May [--] [----] and if "At Peace" is any indication were in for something remarkable. I finally feel like Im part of the clubgetting to experience their new music alongside everyone else in real time. This track quickly reels you in with an attention-grabbing buildup between the guitar and vocals before launching into classic Propagandhi goodness. In this video I break down the" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=2tTdlqpv8LQ) 2025-04-01T14:00Z 116K followers, 19.9K engagements "Punk Rock.but it's BEAUTIFUL Bass Teacher REACTS to "International You Day" by NUFAN FULL-ALBUM Reactions Lessons & More 👉 https://www.patreon.com/LowEndUniversity --------------------------------------------------- ➡ When I first heard "International You Day" I wasnt just enjoying the songI was actively learning from it. No Use For A Name deliver something deceptively simple here but underneath the surface is a goldmine of great songwriting moves. In this video I highlight how the rhythmic setup in the intro sets the tone for the entire track the tasteful arrangement choices that give the" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=3dVDsMy-m60) 2025-04-18T13:00Z 118K followers, 16.2K engagements "Early Nu Metal INCUBUS Bass Teacher REACTS to "A Certain Shade of Green" & Dirk Lance FULL-ALBUM Reactions Lessons & More 👉 https://www.patreon.com/LowEndUniversity --------------------------------------------------- ➡ Incubus is one of those bands Ive always appreciated but never fully explored beyond "Make Yourself". "A Certain Shade of Green" from their S.C.I.E.N.C.E. album has been requested countless times and wowwhat a change of pace. This track highlights the bands early experimental energy with funky slap bass grooves chromatically-tinged riffs and unexpected tonal shifts across the" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=3t6kE0LN7qQ) 2025-02-28T14:00Z 113K followers, [----] engagements "My first GOJIRA Analysis Bass Teacher REACTS to "Global Warming" Live at the Silver Cord Studio FULL-ALBUM Reactions Lessons & More 👉 https://www.patreon.com/LowEndUniversity --------------------------------------------------- ➡ Gojira are a band I've always respected but never fully explored and after seeing their recent performance at the Olympics I knew it was time to dive deeper. "Global Warming" is a track that takes its time unfolding and this live in-studio performance from Silver Cord Studio offers an even deeper appreciation of its intricacies. In this video I break down the power" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=4R-sRn5OzAI) 2025-02-04T15:00Z 116K followers, 17.8K engagements "This is WEIRD. First Time Hearing MADNESS Bass Teacher REACTS to "House of Fun" FULL-ALBUM Reactions Lessons & More 👉 https://www.patreon.com/LowEndUniversity --------------------------------------------------- ➡ When the random number generator summoned "House of Fun" by Madness I had zero context and even less preparationjust how I like it. What I found was a rollercoaster of accidentals chromaticism and a bass line that never took its foot off the gas. In this analysis I take a closer look at the key ambiguity how the song constantly modulates and why the simplicity of the bass rhythm is" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=5Q-jlt7DQjE) 2025-04-13T13:00Z 118K followers, 23.8K engagements "Bass Teacher REACTS to MUDVAYNE - "Not Falling" (Official Video) FULL-ALBUM Reactions Lessons & More 👉 https://www.patreon.com/LowEndUniversity --------------------------------------------------- ➡ The more I explore Ryan Martinie's body of work I'm quickly hearing how well he can adapt his unique playing style to every musical environment. While L.D. [--] showcased a raw aggressive approach with immensely-percussive bass lines his work with Soften the Glare showcased quite a jazzy melodic side of his playing. After hearing "Not Falling" I feel like his parts on this track really blended both" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=5xtVWh2_EAY) 2024-11-22T14:00Z 103K followers, 12.3K engagements "Bass Teacher REACTS INCUBUS "Are You In" Dirk Lance's Grooves Are PURE Warm Fuzzies "Make Yourself" from @incubusTV has always been a go-to album for me on long drives. Funnily enough I've NEVER ventured further into their body of work In this video I react to "Are You In" (by request) from their album "Morning View" for the first time featuring the smooth funky bass grooves from original bassist Alex Katunich (known as Dirk Lance). When an Incubus song comes on I always know the bass will be front-and-center and this track delivered. I discuss the massive mojo behind the "swung" 16th notes" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=6Kt-ZNGP09Y) 2023-09-09T11:12Z 68.7K followers, [----] engagements "My first TYPE O NEGATIVE listen Bass Teacher REACTS to "Black No. 1" & Peter Steele FULL-ALBUM Reactions Lessons & More 👉 https://www.patreon.com/LowEndUniversity --------------------------------------------------- ➡ This was my first time hearing Type O Negative and "Black No. [--] (Little Miss Scare-All)" was quite the introduction. From its sludgy swagger to its lush atmospheres the track delivers a masterclass in dynamics. Peter Steeles voice commands attention whether delivering a low brooding melody or a soaring scream. The songs cinematic structure complete with eerie harpsichord layers" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=93YOjcnLseE) 2025-01-21T15:00Z 110K followers, 40.5K engagements "Rich Kids On LSD This is wild. Bass Teacher REACTS to Betrayed JOIN ME ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/LowEndUniversity --------------------------------------------------- ➡ This might be the best band name Ive ever seen RKL have been one of the top-requested bands lately and I was eager to get to this one from their album "Riches To Rags" due to these hilarious names and titles. I even had a request for "Betrayed" from Brian Robinson (A Wilhelm Scream) and after hearing THAT guy play I knew I was in for a ride. The shades of thrash metal in their sound really surprised me and were" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=9EDYbdixIIw) 2024-01-16T19:15Z 115K followers, 75.7K engagements "Didn't Expect THAT. Bass Teacher REACTS to Strung Out - "ANALOG" FULL-ALBUM Reactions Lessons & More 👉 https://www.patreon.com/LowEndUniversity --------------------------------------------------- ➡ After only scratching the surface of Strung Outs catalog with "Firecracker" Ive been eager to circle back. "Analog" from their [----] album "Exile in Oblivion" delivered a heavier more aggressive sound than I expected. In this analysis I delve into the technical brilliance of Chris Aikens bass work how the dual guitars create a massive sonic depth through contrasting parts the unexpected harshness" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=9Rbtzb2SPyY) 2025-01-17T14:00Z 108K followers, 11.6K engagements "Wait THE OFFSPRING have KILLER bass lines Bass Teacher REACTS to "I Choose" 👉 FULL-ALBUM Reactions Lessons & More: https://www.patreon.com/LowEndUniversity --------------------------------------------------- ➡ Ill be honest: I didnt know The Offspring were considered a punk rock bandmore like Oh yeah that 90s group that played at every skating rink. But "I Choose" showed me a very different side of the bands musicality. This song doesnt just have a good bass lineit IS the bass line. In this video I discuss exactly how the bass elevates the main guitar riff the subtle use of chromaticism that" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=AeHM2Vift9s) 2025-06-03T14:00Z 122K followers, 13.1K engagements "EMG Bass Pickups A/B Demo Warwick Thumb Basses SONG: "Cloudless" by Tetrafusion: https://tetrafusion.bandcamp.com/album/horizons-ep ________________________________ 🔴 YouTube Live Streams every Tuesday 🟢 Lesson Videos every Wednesday CONNECT: 🖥 Website http://www.LowEndUniversity.com 📸 Instagram https://www.instagram.com/MarkMichell 📘 Facebook http://www.facebook.com/MarkMichell 🐦 Twitter http://www.twitter.com/MarkMichellBass 📚 Tabs/Instruction Books http://www.MarkMichellStore.com JOIN MY CHANNEL: https://www.youtube.com/LowEndUniversity/join 📺 WATCH MORE: [--] Tips for Better Bass" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=B8bFsD4q3EQ) 2017-09-01T09:10Z 129K followers, 89.6K engagements "Bass Teacher REACTS to Steve DiGiorgio & Jeroen Paul Thesseling QUADVIUM - "Nstrnd" Get Quadvium's NEW ALBUM here 👉 https://quadvium.agoniarecords.com/ --------------------------------------------------- ➡ The word "dense" doesnt even begin to describe whats going on in Quadviums Nastrondand I mean that in the best possible way. With fretless titans Steve DiGiorgio and Jeroen Paul Thesseling steering the ship this track is a masterclass in how two bass players can share the spotlight without stepping on each others toes. In this video I discuss the contrast between their bass tones the" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=Bz3IsLlG_F0) 2025-07-08T14:00Z 127K followers, [----] engagements "TOOL & PRIMUS playing "AENEMA" Bass Teacher REACTS to Justin Chancellor & Les "Maynard" Claypool GET MY "TOOL" BASS TONE PRESET: https://www.patreon.com/LowEndUniversity --------------------------------------------------- ➡ WORLDS COLLIDE I'm here for it Just back in April of [----] members of Tool and Primus came together to benefit longtime friend and collaborator Jimmy Hayward who has been courageously battling an aggressive case of cancer. I got wind of this video a few weeks ago and knew I had to cover it on the channel ASAP In this video I discuss the similarities and differences of both" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=CYpo2AqAtUA) 2023-09-18T21:30Z 101K followers, 20.4K engagements "Attempting "newer" AFI again. Bass Teacher REACTS to "Affliction" FULL-ALBUM Reactions Lessons & More 👉 https://www.patreon.com/LowEndUniversity --------------------------------------------------- ➡ I went into this track expecting AFIs newer more "polished" soundbut "Affliction" surprisingly retained that relentless energy and intricate layering I came to love hearing their earlier material. The riffs are massive the bass work is absolutely cooking and the arrangement is a masterclass in building tension. I discuss bassist Hunter Burgans frenetic-yet-perfectly placed bass lines how they" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=CwzJZRGTbSQ) 2025-01-31T14:00Z 110K followers, [----] engagements "Bass Teacher REACTS to CRYPTOPSY - "Until There's Nothing Left" (Bass Playthrough) FULL-ALBUM Reactions Lessons & More 👉 https://www.patreon.com/LowEndUniversity --------------------------------------------------- ➡ In the world of death metal subtlety isnt usually the first thing you think of but Oli Pinards bass playthrough of Cryptopsys Until Theres Nothing Left is packed with nuance beneath the sheer ferocity. From fretting-hand efficiency to unexpected slap and strum accents his approach is both surgical and savage. Brutality may be the headline here but the control and precision is" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=EEAPi9L6Og4) 2025-09-12T13:00Z 146K followers, 31.5K engagements "I can't get enough of PROPAGANDHI Bass Teacher REACTS to "Unscripted Moment" Propagandhi FULL-ALBUM Reactions 👉 https://www.patreon.com/LowEndUniversity --------------------------------------------------- ➡ "Unscripted Moment" was voted 2nd place last month from our Patreon community and I know they've been waiting for me to dig into the band's "Failed States" album. I've already fallen in love with the band many times over but this is the type of track I've been looking for: a bass-forward take on their immersive songwriting style. I discuss the interesting tonal choices from Todd during" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=F05eD74y0xE) 2024-11-26T15:00Z 103K followers, 17.2K engagements "First Time Hearing BELVEDERE Bass Teacher REACTS to "Elephant March" FULL-ALBUM Reactions Lessons & More 👉 https://www.patreon.com/LowEndUniversity --------------------------------------------------- ➡ Belvederes Elephant March was a top-voted song request on Patreon and it did not disappoint This track from their [----] album "Hindsight ts the Sixth Sense" showcases their bold songwriting weaving bluesy riffs chromatic tension and intricate phrasing into a heavy yet playful sound. In this analysis I explore how the band cleverly reprises a central melodic theme throughout the song the" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=F1kO8GzwcEk) 2025-01-14T15:00Z 108K followers, [----] engagements ""The Process Of Belief" FULL ALBUM ANALYSIS Bass Teacher REACTS to Bad Religion FULL-ALBUM Reactions Lessons & More 👉 https://www.patreon.com/LowEndUniversity --------------------------------------------------- ➡ After being introduced to Bad Religion with their track "Epiphany" I suspected it was a complete outlier track relative to the band's overall style. I feel I was wrong because "The Process Of Belief" had endless nods to the melodic genius of "Epiphany" with a zillion more surprises woven into the rest of the album. I'm still unsure what to make of this band but what I do know is" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=GJ4yerJTMtk) 2025-04-29T14:00Z 119K followers, 15.3K engagements "First Listen to TOOL - "7empest" Bass Teacher REACTS to Justin Chancellor Get my TOOL Bass Preset 👉 https://www.patreon.com/posts/tool-10-000-days-95199883 --------------------------------------------------- ➡ I've held off on hearing much of "Fear Inoculum" after receiving so many requests for its songs on the channel but you guys recently voted "7empest" as my next track to hear: the 16-minute epic album closer that sounds exactly like a kaleidoscope looks. I discuss Tool's art of slowly cycling through motifs how they tend to alter each motif rhythmically and harmonically a breakdown of" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=GcIuw_jDTT0) 2024-12-13T14:00Z 104K followers, 24.8K engagements "What its like playing bass in a metal band in [----] #shorts 👾 Twitch Live Streams: twitch.tv/LowEndUniversity 🔴 YouTube Lesson Videos every Wednesday CONNECT: 🖥 Website http://www.LowEndUniversity.com 📸 Instagram https://www.instagram.com/MarkMichell ♫ Tik Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@markmichellbass 📘 Facebook http://www.facebook.com/MarkMichell 🐦 Twitter http://www.twitter.com/MarkMichellBass 📚 Tabs/Instruction Books http://www.MarkMichellStore.com JOIN MY CHANNEL: https://www.youtube.com/LowEndUniversity/join 📺 WATCH MORE: [--] Tips for Better Bass Tone: https://youtu.be/r3023n4xAmc 10" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=GztPD4S2xRc) 2023-10-12T23:07Z 51.5K followers, 2.3M engagements "CELTIC Punk First Time Hearing FLOGGING MOLLY Bass Teacher REACTS to "Drunken Lullabies" FULL-ALBUM Reactions Lessons & More 👉 https://www.patreon.com/LowEndUniversity --------------------------------------------------- ➡ I'm back with another bonus episode where I randomly draw song requests from our Patreon community And lo and behold I'm now aware of CELTIC PUNK What an insanely-fun ensemble full of energy pumping bass lines an overstimulating array of melodies and a chorus that's probably stuck in my head permanently. I discuss why the melody cadence is so effective how the fiddle" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=I8OUBKexIIk) 2024-12-15T15:00Z 132K followers, 24.9K engagements ""Synth Era" RUSH Bass Teacher REACTS to "New World Man" & Geddy Lee FULL-ALBUM Reactions Lessons & More 👉 https://www.patreon.com/LowEndUniversity --------------------------------------------------- ➡ The "synth era" of Rush's catalog has mostly eluded me but "New World Man" was highly requested in a poll I posted last year. So I'm circling back This track showcases the band experimenting with new sounds and forging a fresh path. While the sound is a bit different from the Rush I came to love their songwriting brilliance still manages to shine through. In this video I delve into the music" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=Ib5fnMEIDCE) 2025-01-03T14:00Z 107K followers, 12.3K engagements "Bass Teacher REACTS to PEARL JAM - Rats FULL-ALBUM Reactions Lessons & More 👉 https://www.patreon.com/LowEndUniversity --------------------------------------------------- ➡ Rats is yet another example of why Im revisiting bands I didnt fully appreciate growing up. Pearl Jams "Vs." was released in [----] but this deep cut feels fresh and endlessly intriguing due to Jeff Aments imaginative bass lines. From the pentatonic grooves in the intro to the clever chord inversions in the chorus this track shows how much thought went into their arrangements. In this breakdown I dig into the juicy verse" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=J45mqkCa_ug) 2025-01-24T14:00Z 109K followers, [----] engagements "THE WARNING Bass Teacher REACTS to "Dust to Dust" Live in CDMX - These Ladies WILL GO FAR JOIN ME ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/LowEndUniversity --------------------------------------------------- ➡ "DUST TO DUST" by The Warning will be stuck in my head this weekend. No filler quality songwriting with great hooks a driving bass groove and an ensemble elevated with top-notch production. What more could you want In this video I react and analyze @TheWarningfor the first time and am immediately grabbed by the vocals and drumming of Paulina "Pau" Vlez who is perfectly locking in with" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=JB-lmvDDkFk) 2023-10-13T17:00Z 111K followers, 58.6K engagements "My first SLEEP TOKEN experience Bass Teacher REACTS to "EMERGENCE" FULL-ALBUM Reactions Lessons & More 👉 https://www.patreon.com/LowEndUniversity --------------------------------------------------- ➡ What the hell did I just hear Sleep Tokens "Emergence" was my first ever listen to the band and right away I understood why people say they dont sound like anyone but themselves. The song effortlessly blends lush vocal melodies syncopated grooves modern pop production and crushingly heavy guitarssometimes all at once. In this breakdown I analyze how the vocal lines stay locked into a small" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=KilHleX96gY) 2025-04-04T13:00Z 135K followers, 56.1K engagements "Lagwagon TRULY have my heart. Bass Teacher REACTS to "Obsolete Absolute" "Trashed" FULL-ALBUM Reaction: https://www.patreon.com/posts/full-album-107134932 --------------------------------------------------- ➡ Lagwagon have quickly become a new favorite for me after hearing 1994's "Trashed" but I hadn't yet heard them with Joe Raposo holding down the low end. This was bound to be a shoe-in for me having already loved his work with Rich Kids On LSDand sure enough this one suckered me in immediately. I discuss his incredible jazz bass tone a break down of the intro grooves how they slowly evolve" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=KvIgINd4JRs) 2024-12-24T15:00Z 106K followers, 17.1K engagements "My first listen to THE FLATLINERS stumped me. Bass Teacher REACTS to "KHTDR" FULL-ALBUM Reactions Lessons & More 👉 https://www.patreon.com/LowEndUniversity --------------------------------------------------- ➡ A punk band crafting a 7-minute track packed with ska hardcore reggae prog rock and metal influences Thats a recipe for something truly intriguing. "KHTDR" by The Flatliners is a genre-bending ride that kept me guessing at every turn. In this video I dive into why the bass tone is so unconventional for punk the songs unpredictable structure how the band cleverly uses modal interchange" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=KwCrlsg1LjA) 2025-03-25T14:00Z 115K followers, [----] engagements "First Time Hearing THE BOUNCING SOULS Bass Teacher REACTS to "Better Days" FULL-ALBUM Reactions Lessons & More 👉 https://www.patreon.com/LowEndUniversity --------------------------------------------------- ➡ It finally happenedI'm checking out The Bouncing Souls "Better Days" was an intriguing first impression packed with high-energy punk unexpected twists and a bass line that (randomly) reminded me of Fleetwood Mac. What really fascinates me is how the songs structure almost toys with the listeners expectations mirroring the emotional push-and-pull of a relationships aftermath. I dig into" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=LYLT7KHNDwk) 2025-03-18T14:00Z 115K followers, [----] engagements "Another day another BAD RELIGION analysis and I ain't mad because this band is brilliant. 👉 "Generator" FULL-ALBUM Reaction: https://www.patreon.com/posts/full-album-bad-116536171 --------------------------------------------------- ➡ Ive described Bad Religion before as the quiet friend who only speaks when they really have something to sayand "Better Off Dead" reinforced that feeling all over again. Just like in other tracks Ive covered they lean into restraint: simple progressions clean vocal harmonies and a rhythm section that knows when to hold back. But here it's that quiet restraint" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=L_0KlDGu2zg) 2025-08-24T13:00Z 131K followers, 11.2K engagements "Bass Teacher REACTS to LES CLAYPOOL in The Claypool Lennon Delirium - Blood and Rockets FULL-ALBUM Reactions Lessons & More 👉 https://www.patreon.com/LowEndUniversity --------------------------------------------------- ➡ I've slowly been making my way through Primus catalog over the last year but many of you have urged me to check out Les Claypools side projects. "Blood and Rockets" by The Claypool Lennon Delirium comes highly requested and I *truly* had no idea what I was in for. In this video I break down the unusual chord progressions that kept me guessing how Les adapts his playing style" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=LbVF5qjmGLQ) 2025-02-07T14:00Z 111K followers, [----] engagements "First Time Hearing RANCID Bass Teacher REACTS to Maxwell Murder - WHAT Just Happened FULL-ALBUM REACTION: https://www.patreon.com/posts/full-album-and-99476259 --------------------------------------------------- ➡ You guys REALLY wanted me to hear @rancid and their track "Maxwell Murder" and I'm finally hearing the band for the first time I wasn't sure what to expect from an 85-second track but I don't think you could've packed more action into this zinger of a bass feature. Matt Freeman plays with a heavy-handed intensity and rips gritty grooves walking bass lines and one of the coolest bass" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=McYFVWikeRs) 2023-12-13T23:00Z 126K followers, 314K engagements "First Time Hearing THE USED Bass Teacher REACTS to "The Bird and the Worm" FULL-ALBUM Reactions Lessons & More 👉 https://www.patreon.com/LowEndUniversity --------------------------------------------------- ➡ Ill admit I had a very different idea of what The Used might sound like. But The Bird and the Worm quickly grabbed me with its theatrical almost cinematic intensity. In this video I unpack how the song leans into horror-inspired musicality (half-step motifs diminished chords) why the string arrangements elevate the drama and how the band blends this darkness with a ridiculously-catchy" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=Mdl6ZG1O-_c) 2025-08-31T13:00Z 132K followers, 12.4K engagements "CHOKING VICTIM threw me OFF. Bass Teacher REACTS to "500 Channels" 👉 FULL-ALBUM Reactions Lessons & More: https://www.patreon.com/LowEndUniversity --------------------------------------------------- ➡ From the moment I hit play [---] Channels was a musical curveball that completely caught me off guard. Judging by the album cover I expected crusty aggressive punknot a ska-core banger with one of the most upbeat bass intros ever tied to a song about societal collapse and hard drugs. In this video I unpack the wild juxtaposition between lyrical themes and tone break down that rapid-fire bass line" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=Mtb1QsAwco8) 2025-06-24T14:00Z 135K followers, 45.4K engagements "First Time Hearing HI-STANDARD Bass Teacher REACTS to "Dear My Friend" FULL-ALBUM Reactions Lessons & More 👉 https://www.patreon.com/LowEndUniversity --------------------------------------------------- ➡ I assumed this would be another entry in the high-octane technique-heavy world of Japanese rock but Hi-Standards Dear My Friend hit me with something that sounded straight out of Southern California in the most unexpected way. This song has all the ingredients of an airtight punk anthem: clean catchy chord progressions driving rhythms and effortless melodic hooks. In this video I break down" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=NIcLYsXBbqw) 2025-07-11T13:00Z 128K followers, 38.8K engagements ""Nutshell" (MTV Unplugged) is RIVETING Bass Teacher REACTS to Alice In Chains & Mike Inez JOIN ME ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/LowEndUniversity --------------------------------------------------- ➡ How can such a simple song be so deep nuanced and complex all at the same time "Nutshell" by Alice In Chains is an emotional gut-punch and I'm really fulfilled finally seeing the MTV Unplugged version for the very first time. The lyrics from Layne Staley and the somber chord voicings from Jerry Cantrell -- glued together by the warm lyrical bass melodies from Mike Inez -- make this song is a" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=Naz7TRQddmo) 2023-11-02T14:00Z 101K followers, 61.2K engagements "PENNYWISE bass lines are CATCHY Bass Teacher REACTS to "Society" FULL-ALBUM Reactions Lessons & More 👉 https://www.patreon.com/LowEndUniversity --------------------------------------------------- ➡ Ive covered a handful of punk bands now but Pennywise immediately struck me as different. "Society" leans into that thrashier side of punk and the tones production and relentless energy made me feel right at home. In this analysis I break down how the bass sets the foundation for the entire song the subtle movement in the pre-chorus that keeps things interesting how the drum and bass mix gives" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=OBO9hJeLKyc) 2025-03-14T13:00Z 115K followers, 13.9K engagements "Drinking BEER for my very first MUSTARD PLUG experience FULL-ALBUM Reactions Lessons & More 👉 https://www.patreon.com/LowEndUniversity --------------------------------------------------- ➡ After analyzing Reel Big Fishs Beer the next logical stop on the ska train (as you all insisted) was to hear Mustard Plugs takewith a song also called Beer. In this analysis I dive into the cleverly withheld horn section (until just the right moment) the music theory behind the chord progressions how they seamlessly rotate instruments to maintain a steady momentum and why introducing a brand-new horn" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=QVbN6CkdM7o) 2025-04-15T14:00Z 117K followers, [----] engagements "Kinda creepy. Bass Teacher REACTS to STRUNG OUT - "Exhumation of Virginia Madison" 👉 "Twisted By Design" FULL-ALBUM Reaction: https://www.patreon.com/posts/full-album-out-142499625 --------------------------------------------------- ➡ Strung Outs Exhumation of Virginia Madison might have the most "death metal" song title in all of punk rock and the subject matter comes pretty close to matching it. This video dives into the songs mysterious narrative (who is Virginia) and the fan theories surrounding its meaning while breaking down the bands beefy metal-tinged riffing Jim Cherrys gnarly bass" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=QamCmI0d524) 2025-09-26T13:00Z 146K followers, 14.7K engagements "Bass Teacher REACTION "YYZ" - Rush Geddy Lee Wrote THE HARDEST Bass Lines. JOIN ME ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/LowEndUniversity --------------------------------------------------- ➡ I was chomping at the bit to do another Rush reaction video so here we are with another analysis YYZ is forever my favorite @rush song which is the iconic instrumental masterpiece from their album Moving Pictures released in [----]. This record has it ALL and showcases Geddy Alex and Neil firing on all cylinders (okay they do that on just about every album.) In my eyes this is a benchmark track that all bass" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=Rfc5pGhKp7o) 2023-06-27T13:00Z 131K followers, 132.8K engagements "First Time Hearing JEFF ROSENSTOCK Bass Teacher REACTS to "Festival Song" FULL-ALBUM Reactions Lessons & More 👉 https://www.patreon.com/LowEndUniversity --------------------------------------------------- ➡ "Festival Song" was my first foray into Jeff Rosenstocks world and funnily enough I initially assumed he was just a bassist I needed to check out. Instead I was met with a brilliant songwriter who leans into dense layering bold harmonic turns and a vocal performance that swings from playful to unhinged. In this video I break down the shifting tonal centers the subtly-reused motifs that" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=SClCi3L0rBo) 2025-09-16T14:00Z 146K followers, 10.9K engagements "First Listen to MUDVAYNE "Death Blooms" Bass Teacher REACTS to Ryan Martinie's Beautiful Grooves JOIN ME ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/LowEndUniversity --------------------------------------------------- ➡ After analyzing "DIG" by Mudvayne I checked out Ryan's current band @SoftenTheGlare shortly after. Coming back to experience "Death Blooms" for the first time gave me a LOT of perspective on his playing when returning to a Mudvayne song. I really really appreciate how he can cut through even the densest of mixes (and compositions) with lyrical bass lines that REALLY elevate the song." [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=SZwECVKF8h4) 2023-10-10T13:00Z 101K followers, 106.6K engagements "THIS is Psychobilly I'm HOOKED. Bass Teacher REACTS to "Pain" by Tiger Army FULL-ALBUM Reactions Lessons & More 👉 https://www.patreon.com/LowEndUniversity --------------------------------------------------- ➡ For whatever reason this song hit me right in the feels on my very first listen. Although I don't have much experience playing the double bass I love studying the approaches these players have in more of a "rock" setting. If this is what "psychobilly" is like I'm already hooked. Tiger Army's song "Pain" is such a well-written song driven by a unique energy that only an upright bass can" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=TaAkF_jjPW0) 2024-07-16T15:00Z 89.2K followers, 14.1K engagements "Bass Teacher REACTS POLYPHIA "Ego Death" feat. Steve Vai Clay Gober HYBRID Picking On BASS JOIN ME ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/LowEndUniversity --------------------------------------------------- ➡ @Polyphia have been taking the guitar world by storm lately and honestly just disrupting the music industry entirely with a sold-out world tour and a new record that is about as innovative as it gets. This is lightning in a bottle guys. Tim Henson and Scott LePage have crafted some pop masterpieces disguised by brilliant fretboard wizardry. How can a band blend these worlds so well In this" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=UEp7-GPj6DI) 2023-06-02T15:30Z 135K followers, 72.7K engagements "Bass Teacher REACTS Jamiroquai "SPACE COWBOY" Is An Encyclopedia of RIDICULOUS BASS LICKS "Space Cowboy" by Jamiroquai is an endless tap of absolutely-filthy bass fills grooves and funky licks. I mean this video could've been four hours long if I didn't stop myself from admiring each one as it ripped by in a sea of lush and funky goodness. If you're a bass player and decided to learn this song note-for-note I'm positive you'd come out a completely different player. In this video we're REALLY putting this bass performance by somebody named "Mr. X" (is it Stuart Zender.) under the microscope. I" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=UleGX1VTeVc) 2023-08-18T19:02Z 68.7K followers, [----] engagements "Bass Teacher REACTS to BLINK-182 - "Mutt" FULL-ALBUM Reactions Lessons & More 👉 https://www.patreon.com/LowEndUniversity --------------------------------------------------- ➡ You guys have been requesting this one forever now and I promised I'd circle back It's been a lifetime since I've heard blink-182's "Mutt" but it transported me back in time the second Tom's vocals kicked in. As I've said in my recent videos on the band I'm only just now discovering their genius way of altering riff subtleties and how resourceful they are when arranging a few simple ingredients throughout their anthemic" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=VCm23TrpjVc) 2024-12-17T15:00Z 115K followers, 62.8K engagements "Back to HOT WATER MUSIC Bass Teacher REACTS to "Blackjaw" FULL-ALBUM Reactions Lessons & More 👉 https://www.patreon.com/LowEndUniversity --------------------------------------------------- ➡ Some songs hit you with an immediate punch and others unfold like a puzzleHot Water Musics Blackjaw seems to do both. From the jazzy ride cymbal intro to the bass-heavy waltz-like interlude this track never sits still. What starts as a punchy driving anthem unexpectedly transforms into something downright orchestral and I had to rewind just to process it all. In this video I analyze the songs unorthodox" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=VEdfpNkL8gw) 2025-03-21T13:00Z 115K followers, [----] engagements "THRICE are songwriting KINGS. Bass Teacher REACTS to "So Strange I Remember You" FULL-ALBUM Reactions Lessons & More 👉 https://www.patreon.com/LowEndUniversity --------------------------------------------------- ➡ This was my second dive into Thrices catalog and So Strange I Remember You reminded me why I need to hear more from them. The song blends lush atmospheric chords with clever shifts in tonality all tied together by dynamic bass lines and haunting vocal production. In this video I break down how the band uses tension as a storytelling tool the role of ninth chords in creating their" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=W2KD0n7WG6w) 2025-01-19T15:00Z 109K followers, [----] engagements "Bass Teacher REACTS to THE SUICIDE MACHINES - "High Anxiety" 👉 "Destruction by Definition" FULL-ALBUM Reaction: https://www.patreon.com/posts/full-album-by-110054931 --------------------------------------------------- ➡ This one's been a long time coming. After being blown away by Royce Nunley's playing on "Destruction by Definition" I wanted to hear where The Suicide Machines went nextespecially with a new bassist in the mix. "High Anxiety" turned out to be a literal "perfect" follow-up. In this video I break down why this songs lean mean and totally airtight two-minute runtime works so" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=Wlm6xZ6zoeg) 2025-08-08T13:01Z 130K followers, [----] engagements "Sublime are BACK Bass Teacher REACTS to "Ensenada" Official Music Video FULL-ALBUM Reactions Lessons & More 👉 https://www.patreon.com/LowEndUniversity --------------------------------------------------- ➡ Sublime are actually BACK The new single Ensenada" marks the bands first original release in decades fronted by the late Bradley Nowells son Jakob. As someone still brand new to their catalog I approached this one without any nostalgia goggles and was met with a warm unexpectedly authentic sound. In this video I explore how the laid-back production preserves their signature sound how Eric" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=X9vkcv3pcus) 2025-08-05T14:00Z 130K followers, [----] engagements "First Time Hearing AVAIL Bass Teacher REACTS to "Blue Times Two" FULL-ALBUM Reactions Lessons & More 👉 https://www.patreon.com/LowEndUniversity --------------------------------------------------- ➡ Melodic hardcore band AVAIL are still together but haven't released an album in [--] years Today I'm hearing them for the first time with a song from their "final" album "Front Porch Stories" released in [----]. "Blue Times Two" is a simple well-rounded song boasting all of the punk-rock elements I like but with a bass performance that pretty much steals the show. Bassist Justin "Gwomper" Burdick" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=YKdXWRL-NwU) 2024-10-15T15:00Z 121K followers, [----] engagements "One GIANT Bass Solo Bass Teacher REACTS to [--] Fingers Louie - "100 PROOF" JOIN ME ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/LowEndUniversity --------------------------------------------------- ➡ No matter what video I post lately it's guaranteed that there will be requests for "100 Proof" by [--] Fingers Louie in the comments. Bassist Joe Principe absolutely monopolizes this song and I think it's actually one long bass solo disguised as an epic punk rock song. Right out of the gate I was hit with a monstrous high-fidelity bass tone packed with precision and clarity. The bass intro IS the main song" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=YUbS9i16ldA) 2024-02-14T17:00Z 129K followers, 42.6K engagements "Running out of ways to say I love PROPAGANDHI. Bass Teacher REACTS to "A Speculative Fiction" Propagandhi FULL-ALBUM Reactions 👉 https://www.patreon.com/LowEndUniversity --------------------------------------------------- ➡ Its always exciting to hear a band you love in a slightly different light. Propagandhis "A Speculative Fiction" is a prime example of this showcasing a more thrash-inspired approach while still delivering their signature musical complexity. In this video I explore how the song's standard tuning shifts their tonal palette the way the bass lines complement the guitar" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=YfAvExc1ZcA) 2025-01-28T15:00Z 110K followers, 12K engagements "VOODOO GLOW SKULLS won me over SO FAST. Bass Teacher REACTS to "Shoot the Moon" FULL-ALBUM Reactions Lessons & More 👉 https://www.patreon.com/LowEndUniversity --------------------------------------------------- ➡ If a thrash metal band and a ska band walked into a bar and started jamming in a minor key Shoot the Moon is probably what would happen. This track lives in a surprisingly brooding placeswimming in chromatic horn lines high-speed double tonguing and dark minor key riffs that sound like Diamond Head sat in with a ska band on Halloween. In this video I unpack the theory behind their" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=_e5tEw7lZS0) 2025-04-25T13:01Z 119K followers, 20.8K engagements "WOW. I forgot about this band. Bass Teacher REACTS to BARONESS - "Borderlines" FULL-ALBUM Reactions Lessons & More 👉 https://www.patreon.com/LowEndUniversity --------------------------------------------------- ➡ I had completely forgotten about Baroness but thanks to this random drawing "Borderlines" became the perfect reintroductionand what an ideal track to land on. In this video I break down how the rhythmic crosscurrents between bass guitar and drums create a mesmerizing kaleidoscope of melody and harmony the smart use of hemiolas to stretch and tug at the groove how the layered vocals" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=_vVTaeP0ID4) 2025-05-25T13:00Z 121K followers, [----] engagements "Why do FLEETWOOD MAC bass lines hit SO hard FULL-ALBUM Reactions Lessons & More 👉 https://www.patreon.com/LowEndUniversity --------------------------------------------------- ➡ Before the prog and before the metalthere was Fleetwood Mac. And revisiting Go Your Own Way reminded me exactly why John McVie is in my personal bass player Hall of Fame. In this video I analyze what makes his bass line so gutsy melodic and absolutely essential to the identity of the track. From the way it jumps into the next chord just a little too soon to how it interacts with the vocal melodies like a duet this is" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=aZg6CYPrZ-A) 2025-05-09T13:00Z 119K followers, [----] engagements "Bass Teacher REACTS to Justin Chancellor TOOL "Pneuma" HAS THIS BAND PEAKED GET MY "TOOL" BASS TONE PRESET: https://www.patreon.com/LowEndUniversity --------------------------------------------------- ➡ After "Forty Six & 2" won the last TOOL poll many of you were disappointed "Pneuma" didn't win. Ask and ye shall receive After a 13-year lull Tool dropped "Fear Inoculum" in [----] and easily topped the charts (remember when all the Taylor Swift fans got mad Pepperidge Farm remembers.) If you ask me What I've heard so far is classic Tool firing on all cylinders. In this video I go down the" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=awH1EfPzw8U) 2023-09-12T13:00Z 101K followers, 114K engagements "I CANNOT figure out THE FLATLINERS. Bass Teacher REACTS to "He Was A Jazzman" FULL-ALBUM Reactions Lessons & More 👉 https://www.patreon.com/LowEndUniversity --------------------------------------------------- ➡ The Flatliners continue to be a mystery Im more than happy to keep solving. This time I randomly landed on He Was a Jazzman via this month's random drawing but I'm left scratching my head just like I was the first time. From its laid-back almost reggae-inspired groove to its sudden tempo shift and powerful crescendo near the outro this track quickly pulled the rug out from under me." [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=dJlLwb6Kguo) 2025-07-27T13:01Z 129K followers, [----] engagements "First Time Seeing IRON MAIDEN Live Bass Teacher REACTS to Steve Harris playing "POWERSLAVE" JOIN ME ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/LowEndUniversity --------------------------------------------------- ➡ You hear about Iron Maiden you know about Iron Maiden.but have you SEEN Iron Maiden I've been missing out "POWERSLAVE" has been highly-requested the last few months and in this video I analyze a live performance from 1985's "Live After Death" live album shot at Long Beach Arena. I honestly expected to see Steve Harris tearing the strings apart but his playing is quite effortless - he" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=dU5uEkyB_S0) 2023-09-28T14:00Z 100K followers, 94.8K engagements "Bass Teacher REACTS to SCALE THE SUMMIT - "Blue Sun" (Official Video) FULL-ALBUM Reactions Lessons & More 👉 https://www.patreon.com/LowEndUniversity --------------------------------------------------- ➡ Today is the 10-year anniversary of V the last album I released with Scale the Summit so I had to revisit the Blue Sun music video. This ones part reaction part analysis as I break down the bass lines I wrote: where I went independent where I joined the guitars for maximum impact where I filled the empty spaces how I shaped the grooves with melodic contrast and the rhythmic variations I made" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=dk2MJZ25TFQ) 2025-09-18T14:01Z 146K followers, [----] engagements "Bass Teacher REACTS The Omnific "Antecedent" Ft. Clay Gober of Polyphia [--] Bassists & NO Guitars JOIN ME ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/LowEndUniversity --------------------------------------------------- ➡ @TheOmnificBand happens when you ditch the guitar player and it quickly works out in your favor KIDDING However we at Low End University are obviously biased toward bass players and this trio from Melbourne Australia kicked it up a notch with a killer drummer and TWO bass players To sweeten the deal Clay Gober from Polyphia makes a filthy cameo to imprint his signature style on this" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=e2o7g6wEVZM) 2023-06-15T13:00Z 135K followers, 20.7K engagements "NEW STREETLIGHT MANIFESTO Bass Teacher REACTS to "Enormous" 👉 "Everything Goes Numb" FULL-ALBUM REACTION: https://www.patreon.com/posts/full-album-goes-121243971 --------------------------------------------------- ➡ Streetlight Manifesto are BACK. Finally. And if Enormous is any indication the twelve-year wait was more than worth it. In this video I explore how the band builds (and manipulates) energy like nobody elsedelaying the beat drop *just* long enough to make it hit even harder. I also break down the anthemic chord progressions take a deep dive into Petes ridiculously agile bass lines" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=eGtm249orXs) 2025-07-22T14:01Z 135K followers, 13.4K engagements "First Time Hearing NEW MODEL ARMY Bass Teacher REACTS to "My Country" & Stuart Morrow 👉 FULL-ALBUM Reactions Lessons & More: https://www.patreon.com/LowEndUniversity --------------------------------------------------- ➡ I went into this one blindarmed only with five wildly different genre tags and a name Id never heard. But once I hit play on My Country by New Model Army I knew I was in for something unique. In this analysis I explore Stuart Morrows infectiously bouncy bass line why his bass tone cuts through like a buzzsaw dipped in honey how the song's modal ambiguity creates tension (is" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=eHMwywOG7xQ) 2025-06-13T13:01Z 123K followers, [----] engagements "IT'S LAGWAGON DAY Bass Teacher REACTS to "May 16" "Trashed" FULL-ALBUM Reaction: https://www.patreon.com/posts/full-album-107134932 --------------------------------------------------- ➡ I waited and waited and waited some moreand here we are It's Lagwagon Day In this video I dive into the story behind the song (which unexpectedly hit me in the feels) break down the music theory behind the slick guitar layering explore the borrowed chords that add a touch of darkness as the song unfolds and highlight Jesse Bugliones bold harmonic instincts within his bass lines. I also discuss precisely how" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=eLcZvM02lX0) 2025-05-16T13:01Z 121K followers, 20.9K engagements "THE CURE are hypnotic. Bass Teacher REACTS to "Fascination Street" FULL-ALBUM Reactions Lessons & More 👉 https://www.patreon.com/LowEndUniversity --------------------------------------------------- ➡ After recently hearing "A Forest" for the first time The Cure suddenly clicked with me in unexpected ways. "Fascination Street" came highly requested and I approached this video with a newfound appreciation for their entrancing songwriting. In this analysis I discuss how the gritty Bass VI tone complements the song's dreamy ethereal soundscapes the subtle tension created by the bass line's" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=f-jfDSYJjFA) 2025-01-07T15:00Z 108K followers, 29.1K engagements "I can't believe all you PUNK ROCK FANS did this Punk FULL-ALBUM Reactions Lessons & More 👉 https://www.patreon.com/LowEndUniversity --------------------------------------------------- Mark Michell is an internationally-touring and recording bass player known for his work with Scale the Summit Tony MacAlpine Tetrafusion Watermox and more. Michell is a published educator and author for Hal Leonard the world's largest music publisher and has taught bass clinics around the globe for many years. He founded Low End University in [----] and has since enrolled over [----] students through his lessons" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=fsWz4MIYyQI) 2025-06-12T14:00Z 124K followers, 59.6K engagements "BAYSIDE are such a KILLER flavor of punk rock. Bass Teacher REACTS to "GO TO HELL" FULL-ALBUM Reactions Lessons & More 👉 https://www.patreon.com/LowEndUniversity --------------------------------------------------- ➡ Go To Hell is a weirdly uplifting invitation to well go to hell. I had never heard of Bayside before but this track instantly felt like home: modern syncopated guitars with a "djenty" edge soaring harmonies and bass work that grooves in perfect lockstep with the drums. I break down the regal intro some of the unexpected harmonic twists and why the chorus clicked with me so hard." [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=g-_76KS99UQ) 2025-09-28T13:01Z 146K followers, [----] engagements "Bass Teacher REACTS to PANTERA - "Floods" Rex Brown writes some GENIUS bass lines FULL-ALBUM Reactions Lessons & More 👉 https://www.patreon.com/LowEndUniversity --------------------------------------------------- ➡ "The Great Southern Trendkill" always lived in the shadows of the Pantera records I grew up onalbums like Cowboys and Vulgarwhich didnt feel quite as bleak or unhinged. But after finally giving Floods a proper listen I realized I'd totally overlooked one of Rex Browns most masterful performances. His bass work here doesnt just support the songit shapes its mood entirely. In this" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=hnso2fk_xu0) 2025-04-22T14:01Z 118K followers, 19.7K engagements "My first listen to SOCIAL DISTORTION made me reflect on my entire life. FULL-ALBUM Reactions Lessons & More 👉 https://www.patreon.com/LowEndUniversity --------------------------------------------------- ➡ Before this video I had never heard Social Distortion. I had read the name. Thats about it. But after hearing Story of My Life I totally understand why people told me this band is essential. In this analysis I unpack the emotional weight behind Mike Nesss lyrics how the band cleverly builds energy between verses and why the bass lines octave shifts might be simplebut theyre also kind of" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=iIzJ7cFohEg) 2025-04-08T14:00Z 117K followers, 15.4K engagements "Bass Teacher REACTS to MOTRHEAD - "Stay Clean" & Lemmy Kilmister FULL-ALBUM Reactions Lessons & More 👉 https://www.patreon.com/LowEndUniversity --------------------------------------------------- ➡ Okay okay.it's time for MOTRHEAD I missed the boat getting into them when I was younger but quickly learned to respect the undeniable impact that Lemmy Kilmister had (and still has) on rock and metal culture. "Stay Clean" has been highly-requested and I enjoyed getting to properly witness Lemmy in action. I discuss how his guitar-focused beginnings coined his unique approach to playing bass his" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=iNYvARn4wGY) 2024-11-29T14:00Z 103K followers, 13.6K engagements "Bass Teacher REACTS to RANCID - "Axiom" "Maxwell Murder" on STEROIDS 👉 SUBSCRIBE to Matt Freeman HERE: @MattFreemansBassBunker 👉 FULL-ALBUM Reactions Lessons & More: https://www.patreon.com/LowEndUniversity --------------------------------------------------- ➡ I've had requests for Rancid's "Axiom" for a solid year now but I recently got wind of it being a sort of."Maxwell Murder" Part [--] This was also recently one of the highest-voted tracks from our Patreon community so I'm back to hear Matt Freeman tear me a new one. Again. These 100-second tracks fly by but I was able to get the song's" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=iYP0fOvi1qw) 2024-10-18T14:00Z 132K followers, 47.7K engagements "First Listen to SYSTEM OF A DOWN's "Question" Bass Teacher REACTS to Shavo Odadjian FULL-ALBUM Reactions Lessons & More 👉 https://www.patreon.com/LowEndUniversity --------------------------------------------------- ➡ I never gave System of a Down the deep dive they probably deserveduntil I saw a custom Warwick bass recently built for Shavo Odadjian and thought "Okay it's time to listen again." Their song Question had been occasionally requested and it completely caught me off guard with its musical jump scares eerie acoustic intro and angular songwriting shifts. I break down why Serjs vocals" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=j8D11zi2r4A) 2025-08-15T13:01Z 131K followers, 11.9K engagements "This bass line NEVER quits. Bass Teacher REACTS to QOTSA - "The Evil Has Landed" FULL-ALBUM Reactions Lessons & More 👉 https://www.patreon.com/LowEndUniversity --------------------------------------------------- ➡ Released in [----] on the bands Villains album The Evil Has Landed surprised me by sounding more like an unearthed Zeppelin jam than a polished modern rock song. What makes it so compelling is bassist Michael Shumans role: weaving fills fuzz and swagger into nearly every section without ever losing the pocket. I mean bass melodies for DAYS on this one. In this video I dive into the" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=jcV1kfL5IIU) 2025-08-22T13:01Z 132K followers, 11.3K engagements "Time for a BEER Bass Teacher REACTS to Reel Big Fish & Matt Wong BECOME A PATRON 👉 https://www.patreon.com/LowEndUniversity --------------------------------------------------- ➡ What a picture-perfect track to break down with a delicious beer in my hand "BEER" by Reel Big Fish has been a frequent request lately and after seeing a single beer in my fridge this morning I knew it was a sign. I've been falling in love with ska music lately and bassists like Matt Wong are the reason why. You can't hear this song without smiling - it's simply infectious. While I think I've heard "Sell Out" by the" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=ji9ij4M1SCc) 2024-02-23T21:30Z 100K followers, 34.7K engagements "The Best SOUNDGARDEN Bass Line Bass Teacher REACTS to "Burden in My Hand" FULL-ALBUM Reactions Lessons & More 👉 https://www.patreon.com/LowEndUniversity --------------------------------------------------- ➡ This might be one of the most harmonically-adventurous Soundgarden tracks Ive ever heard: full of misdirection emotional ambiguity and moments where the bass steps out of its usual role to take on a surprising amount of melodic weight. In this breakdown I unpack how Soundgarden creates tonal neutrality through modal shifts and unexpected root movements how the bass line mirrors and" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=jk3CsltmZqY) 2025-07-15T14:01Z 128K followers, 18.6K engagements "MUCH THE SAME totally caught me off guard. Bass Teacher REACTS to "Snake in the Grass" FULL-ALBUM Reactions Lessons & More 👉 https://www.patreon.com/LowEndUniversity --------------------------------------------------- ➡ When my Patreon community told me the bass was crazy in this song I didnt quite know what to expect. What I got was one of the most surprising bass performances Ive analyzed all YEAR. From octave jumps to suspended chords from melodic fills to full-on two-handed tapping passages the line never stops evolving. In this analysis I explore how those ideas are constructed how they" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=m3TEV5h0ecc) 2025-08-29T13:01Z 132K followers, [----] engagements "Bass Teacher REACTS to MUDVAYNE - "Severed" & Ryan Martinie FULL-ALBUM Reactions Lessons & More 👉 https://www.patreon.com/LowEndUniversity --------------------------------------------------- ➡ Songs from Mudvaynes L.D. [--] are constantly requested on the channel and for a good reasonit's where Ryan Martinies bass work is fully unhinged. "Severed" stood out immediately for its wild contrast in tone and technique making it one of the most creatively-varied songs Ive heard from the band so far. In this video I break down Ryans use of multiple techniques his signature Warwick Thumb bass tone the" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=nuhIp9Q6Hz8) 2025-07-01T14:01Z 126K followers, 13.3K engagements "Bass Teacher REACTS to KoRn - "Swallow" Fieldy's Tone is Growing On Me. JOIN ME ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/LowEndUniversity --------------------------------------------------- ➡ I was intrigued to explore some earlier material from KoRn because that clanky tone from Fieldy really grew on me after analyzing "Got The Life" months ago. I perused Reddit for the "Top KoRn Bass Lines" and after seeing "Swallow" frequently mentioned I decided to go in blind and listen to it for the first time Fieldy's clanky tone and slap bass technique can be polarizing but I just love his role in their" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=p-jUjVWbaG0) 2023-12-07T16:00Z 99.4K followers, 40.2K engagements "MY FIRST SKA PUNK SHOW (Honest Review) FULL-ALBUM Reactions Lessons & More 👉 https://www.patreon.com/LowEndUniversity --------------------------------------------------- 📺 SKA PUNK REACTIONS: "PLASTIC CUP POLITICS" - https://youtu.be/9Lxd2_MLWfU "ALL MY BEST FRIENDS ARE METALHEADS" - https://youtu.be/KCcRSxrqWyc "THE SCIENCE OF SELLING YOURSELF SHORT" - https://youtu.be/M4JNB1R5ND0 "HIGH ANXIETY" - https://youtu.be/Wlm6xZ6zoeg "HEY" - https://youtu.be/5PBxp6Poa0M "BONIN' IN THE BONEYARD" - https://youtu.be/tHhpg1hDoBk --------------------------------------------------- Mark Michell is an" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=p5tN6N4hvM4) 2025-08-18T20:21Z 131K followers, 14.6K engagements "Finally Hearing PROPAGANDHI Bass Teacher REACTS to "Failed Imagineer" - Such Unique Songwriting "Victory Lap" FULL-ALBUM Reaction: https://www.patreon.com/posts/full-album-lap-101422368 --------------------------------------------------- ➡ I'm stoked to finally get to @Propagandhiofficial It was tough narrowing down which song to do because every song request was different which is a sign I MUST check out more "Failed Imagineer" from 2017's "Victory Lap" caught my eye in the comments and I loved this band's take on tech metal with a really upbeat "punk" feel. I'm the most intrigued by their" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=q3clpVbIG0Q) 2024-02-11T15:00Z 128K followers, 55.7K engagements "This song STUMPED me. Bass Teacher REACTS to DESCENDENTS - "Maddie" 👉 "Everything Sucks" FULL-ALBUM Reaction: https://www.patreon.com/posts/full-album-sucks-103416792 --------------------------------------------------- ➡ After first hearing "Everything Sucks" last year I'm finally diving deeper into more of the Descendents' catalogand "Maddie" completely pulled the rug out from under me. In this video I break down the unpredictable key changes how Karl Alvarezs tasteful bass lines glue the song together with sneaky note choices why his note articulations cut through so vividly in the mix the" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=qZDx4GTe7uA) 2025-05-23T13:01Z 121K followers, 17.1K engagements "Bass Teacher REACTS to RAGE AGAINST THE MACHINE - "Calm Like A Bomb" & Tim Commerford FULL-ALBUM Reactions Lessons & More 👉 https://www.patreon.com/LowEndUniversity --------------------------------------------------- ➡ For me Rage Against the Machine have always occupied a special spot in the bands I should know better category. Calm Like a Bomb came highly requested and digging into it revealed a few new facets of their style. In this video I explore how Tim Commerford uses a subdued bass tone to subvert expectations how the groove morphs and breathes over the course of the track how Tom" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=qjyQh4A_0B0) 2025-05-20T14:01Z 121K followers, 14.2K engagements "RUFIO's Bassist STEALS the Show Bass Teacher REACTS to "Still" 👉 FULL-ALBUM Reactions Lessons & More: https://www.patreon.com/LowEndUniversity --------------------------------------------------- ➡ Every now and then a song comes along where the bass intro doesn't just start the songit sets the entire narrative. Rufios Still is exactly that. From the lightning-paced intro to the tastefully restrained verse fills the track showcases a rare format where the technicality of the bass leads the way from start to finish. In this video I unpack how that clever compositional choice affects the" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=r2oJSyrSji4) 2025-06-17T14:01Z 125K followers, 27.9K engagements "BAD RELIGION keep surprising me Bass Teacher REACTS to "Let It Burn" 👉 "Generator" FULL-ALBUM Reaction: https://www.patreon.com/posts/full-album-bad-116536171 --------------------------------------------------- ➡ Bad Religion are a band Ive been slowly but surely peeling the layers back on and every time I do I uncover something new that catches me off guard. Let It Burn" from their album "The New America" might sound straightforward on first listenbut under the hood its packed with clever harmonic turns chord inversions and Jay Bentleys bass playing weaving in and out with sneaky melodies." [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=sYj6uO_VfXo) 2025-07-04T13:01Z 127K followers, 11.9K engagements "Bass Teacher Hears THE WHO's "EMINENCE FRONT" for the First Time FULL-ALBUM Reactions Lessons & More 👉 https://www.patreon.com/LowEndUniversity --------------------------------------------------- ➡ If you played me this track blind and asked me to guess the band The Who wouldnt even make the first several pages. And yet the more I listened to Eminence Front the more it made sensejust not in the way I expected. This video dives into how the band traded their classic sound for something slicker something groovier and something that's oddly hypnotic. I explore Entwistles interesting tonal" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=sajHdNsYnoc) 2025-06-20T13:01Z 125K followers, 31.6K engagements "I can listen to KARL ALVAREZ all day. Bass Teacher REACTS to DESCENDENTS - "Here With Me" 👉 "Everything Sucks" FULL-ALBUM Reaction: https://www.patreon.com/posts/full-album-sucks-103416792 --------------------------------------------------- ➡ Descendents drew the lucky number this month and Here With Me turned out to be a masterclass on how to make the simple sound sophisticated. The song doesnt change keys or get overly flashy but it also doesnt need to. Karl's bass tone is like a typewriter: every note sounds distinct deliberate and precise. In this video I explore how they use almost" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=sriyywEOofk) 2025-06-29T13:01Z 126K followers, 11.4K engagements "Bass Teacher Hears IRON MAIDEN's "PHANTOM OF THE OPERA" for the First Time FULL-ALBUM Reactions Lessons & More 👉 https://www.patreon.com/LowEndUniversity --------------------------------------------------- ➡ Turns out Phantom of the Opera isnt just a song its a masterclass in cerebral metal composition tucked inside a debut album. This was my first real listen to Paul DiAnno-era Maiden and if this is how they started then its no wonder they became legends. In this analysis I explore the symphonic structure of the song the beautiful marriage between bass lines and guitar leads why Steve" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=tA1BRONEWRs) 2025-04-11T13:01Z 117K followers, 39.2K engagements "First Time Hearing INFECTIOUS GROOVES Bass Teacher REACTS to "Violent and Funky" & Rob Trujillo FULL-ALBUM Reactions Lessons & More 👉 https://www.patreon.com/LowEndUniversity --------------------------------------------------- ➡ I'm a huge Metallica fanand as much as I've loved Robert Trujillo in their lineupI've slacked on hearing any of his earlier work with Suicidal Tendencies and Infectious Grooves. I've been looking forward to this highly-requested track and it honestly perplexed my expectations quite a bit. I discuss why I prefer Rob's tone on this track over any of his Metallica" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=uNIKWSxZK8k) 2024-12-06T14:00Z 104K followers, 31.2K engagements "Bass Teacher REACTS to STONE TEMPLE PILOTS - "Sour Girl" & Robert DeLeo FULL-ALBUM Reactions Lessons & More 👉 https://www.patreon.com/LowEndUniversity --------------------------------------------------- ➡ I'll admit it: Stone Temple Pilots never really hit my radar beyond the radio singles. But hearing Sour Girl for the first time changed that. What starts as a seemingly simple tune unravels into a rich web of clever chord choices rhythmic nuance and bass lines that never quite do what you expectin the best way possible. In this video I dig into Robert DeLeos smart use of unusual chord tones" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=uT652TkOVyI) 2025-05-02T13:01Z 119K followers, [----] engagements "Bass Teacher REACTS to The Lawrence Arms - "Quincentuple Your Money" 👉 "Oh Calcutta" FULL-ALBUM Reaction: https://www.patreon.com/posts/full-album-arms-137754296 --------------------------------------------------- ➡ Ive heard The Lawrence Arms before; one track clicked the other didnt but Quincentuple Your Money landed much differently for me. What struck me most was the contrast in vocal approach and how much more melodic this era feels compared to later material. In this breakdown I dig into the catchy opening bass theme how Brendan Kelly makes smart use of dynamics and chordal playing the" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=wdO5oGQNmz8) 2025-09-02T14:01Z 132K followers, [----] engagements "DEAD KENNEDYS won me over Bass Teacher REACTS to "Halloween" FULL-ALBUM Reactions Lessons & More 👉 https://www.patreon.com/LowEndUniversity --------------------------------------------------- ➡ After hearing Dead Kennedys for the first time earlier this year with "Holiday in Cambodia" I knew it was a band I'd have to gradually warm up to. A majority of you said that their "Plastic Surgery Disasters" album was where I needed to be and after seeing "Halloween" on the album's track-listing I saved it for a special occasion. This song wasn't what I was expecting and they really won me over with" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=xMorhjJs7Vo) 2024-10-29T15:01Z 135K followers, 26.8K engagements "First Time Hearing NEW FOUND GLORY Bass Teacher REACTS to "Sincerely Me" FULL-ALBUM Reactions Lessons & More 👉 https://www.patreon.com/LowEndUniversity --------------------------------------------------- ➡ In this video I dive into "Sincerely Me" from New Found Glory's [----] self-titled second album often hailed as one of the greatest pop punk albums of all time. This track highlights the band's knack for crafting catchy airtight arrangements built around a simple but effective bass intro. I break down how the song cleverly reintroduces its core musical elements in fresh ways throughout" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=xSniC42sH2Q) 2025-01-10T14:00Z 108K followers, 13K engagements "First Time Hearing GOOD RIDDANCE Bass Teacher REACTS to "A Credit to His Gender" 👉 FULL-ALBUM Reactions Lessons & More: https://www.patreon.com/LowEndUniversity --------------------------------------------------- ➡ It's my first time hearing Good Riddance and "A Credit to His Gender" struck me as a perfect storm of punk grit and sharp production. Its aggressive and emotive but theres real attention to detail in the arrangementfrom the way dissonant intervals rub against static guitar lines to how the chorus vocals open up into a full-on wall of sound by the song's end. In this video I break" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=xaEVMTnNV3o) 2025-05-30T13:02Z 122K followers, [----] engagements "First Time Hearing MILLENCOLIN Bass Teacher REACTS to "No Cigar" FULL-ALBUM Reactions Lessons & More 👉 https://www.patreon.com/LowEndUniversity --------------------------------------------------- ➡ The votes are in and our Patreon community's top pick last month was "No Cigar" by Millencolin I've long been hearing how much of a staple they are in the punk scene and was quite surprised to learn that they're based out of Sweden I discuss why the chord progression is a bit unique from a music-theory standpoint the subtle arrangement moves that make the song flow so well how the secondary guitar" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=y2vd3PWyxmo) 2024-12-10T15:01Z 105K followers, 37.6K engagements "Finally saw a PRIMUS show (My Honest Review) FULL-ALBUM Reactions Lessons & More 👉 https://www.patreon.com/LowEndUniversity --------------------------------------------------- 📺 PRIMUS FIRST-TIME REACTIONS: "LAST SALMON MAN" - https://youtu.be/s8QR1Rn7yUY "LACQUER HEAD" - https://youtu.be/-urL6vOE0Gg SHAKE HANDS WITH BEEF" - https://youtu.be/T7JuFe06sFM "DAMNED BLUE-COLLAR TWEEKERS" - https://youtu.be/wfgsv4nr7-g "SOUTHBOUND PACHYDERM" - https://youtu.be/cbEc9LRZK68 "JOHN THE FISHERMAN" - https://youtu.be/X_n2dG--vQc "WYNONA'S BIG BROWN BEAVER" - https://youtu.be/A1xv_KPg65E "JERRY WAS A" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=yFIbD9_DpD0) 2025-07-30T18:43Z 130K followers, 42.2K engagements "First Time Hearing AT THE DRIVE-IN Bass Teacher REACTS to "Quarantined" FULL-ALBUM Reactions Lessons & More 👉 https://www.patreon.com/LowEndUniversity --------------------------------------------------- ➡ At the Drive-In have been highly requested and after finally diving into "Quarantined" I can see why. The interplay between the bass and guitars creates a swirling almost Pink Floyd-inspired atmosphereand the song structure plays with expectations in ways that caught me off guard. In this video I explore the melodic bass lines chock full of interesting irregularities how the instrumental" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=z5_h2fV6CPA) 2025-03-16T13:01Z 115K followers, [----] engagements "Bass Teacher REACTS to PRIMUS - "Lacquer Head" 👉 Reaction to "DMV" - https://youtu.be/qc4cUtz30pQ FULL-ALBUM Reactions Lessons & More 👉 https://www.patreon.com/LowEndUniversity --------------------------------------------------- ➡ The Primus rabbit hole continues and things keep getting weirder "Lacquer Head" from 1999's "Antipop" was the most requested song on my last Primus video and I figured there would be a good reason why. Les Claypool seems to blaze through every slap & pop riff imaginable underneath an experimental "nu metal" heaviness. I've yet to hear the band get this heavybut" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=-urL6vOE0Gg) 2024-12-20T14:00Z 145K followers, 396.4K engagements "That voice. THAT BASS Bass Teacher REACTS to TILT - "Libel" FULL-ALBUM Reactions Lessons & More 👉 https://www.patreon.com/LowEndUniversity --------------------------------------------------- ➡ Ive heard Cinder Block in guest roles before but Tilts Libel gave me my first real taste of her work as the main songwriter. This track is a brilliant showcase of what happens when energetic vocals and a gritty nimble bass line fully lead the way. In this video I explore how the song almost plays like a vocal-and-bass duet how the guitar parts seem to ration their energy with minimal subdivision and" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=179KROeOWV8) 2025-06-27T13:00Z 142K followers, 11K engagements "First Time Hearing MINUTEMEN & fIREHOSE Bass Teacher REACTS to Viet Nam & Brave Captain JOIN ME ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/LowEndUniversity --------------------------------------------------- ➡ After comparing both bass players from Descendents in a recent episode I wanted to introduce myself to Mike Watt's bass playing and instead hear two different BANDS he played in to have some comparison Go ahead and roast me guys - I've slept on Mike Watt and it's my own fault. I'm grateful to be brought up to speed on these amazing players and Mike's playing displayed such an energy and fervor" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=4I9vCmI2stA) 2024-01-31T19:00Z 144K followers, 62.8K engagements "Bass Teacher REACTION LOVEBITES - Judgement Day Fami JOIN ME ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/LowEndUniversity --------------------------------------------------- ➡ HOLY MOLY We're [--] for [--] with Japanese metal bands that come out SWINGING within seconds I enjoyed listening to BAND-MAID and after so many requests I'm glad I got to experience @LOVEBITES_jp for the first time. LOVEBITES bassist Fami replaced Miho in [----] and seems to be pulling out all the stops with two-handed bass tapping the double-thump technique and staying in the pocket with drummer Haruna throughout the blistering speed" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=4wFHVEjRJww) 2023-05-02T13:00Z 145K followers, 137.2K engagements "TOP [--] Punk Rock CHRISTMAS Songs (Reaction & Analysis) ALL FULL-ALBUM Reactions Lessons & More 👉 https://www.patreon.com/LowEndUniversity --------------------------------------------------- ➡ Our Patreon community voted on the "Top [--] Punk Rock Christmas Songs" and it turned out to be such a KILLER mixtape representing every "feeling" ever "felt" about the holidays: grim happy philosophical bitter blissful hilariousit was picture perfect. I got to hear a few classics from familiar bands alongside some originals from bands I've not heard yet. HAPPY HOLIDAYS and I'll see you all in [----] I hope" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=5hqbjCCZplo) 2025-12-19T15:00Z 146K followers, 18.5K engagements "Finally Reviewing THE VANDALS and their cover of Sublime's "Ball And Chain" FULL-ALBUM Reactions Lessons & More 👉 https://www.patreon.com/LowEndUniversity --------------------------------------------------- ➡ For a completely blind reaction with no context hearing an artist cover another artist is always a fun curveball. What starts as straight-ahead punk quickly pivots into reggae back again and then swerves just to make sure youre paying attention. The transition between those styles feels surprisingly natural with classic punk urgency and reggae groove coexisting instead of fighting each" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=67Ct5jQmf10) 2025-12-09T19:00Z 146K followers, [----] engagements "Bass Teacher REACTS to MARK KING Level [--] - "Something About You" (Live 1985) FULL-ALBUM Reactions Lessons & More 👉 https://www.patreon.com/LowEndUniversity --------------------------------------------------- ➡ Level 42s Something About You was their biggest international hit and while its a more accessible radio-friendly track Mark Kings musicianship still shines through in some fascinating ways. In this video I dive into the music theory behind the unique chord choices how King seamlessly shifts between fingerstyle and slap bass why his high bass positioning makes so much sense" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=7PvD8O-pnFM) 2025-02-14T14:00Z 111K followers, 11.4K engagements "I thought NOFX retired Bass Teacher REACTS to "Barcelona" "The War on Errorism" FULL-ALBUM Reaction: https://www.patreon.com/posts/full-album-nofx-105323625 --------------------------------------------------- ➡ NOFX may have wrapped up their farewell tour but apparently they werent finished just yet. Barcelona arrived as a surprise new release this summercomplete with guest bassist David Pastorius nephew of Jaco himself. In this analysis I break down how Fat Mike and David trade off in unexpectedly seamless ways how the dissonant chord choices create a jerky and uneasy tension the clever" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=7oKF91bJiNs) 2025-09-05T13:00Z 142K followers, 18.9K engagements "Bass Teacher REACTS TesseracT "JUNO" KILLER Amos Williams Play-Through JOIN ME ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/LowEndUniversity --------------------------------------------------- ➡ I consider TesseracT to be one of the most unique-sounding bands in the modern metal scene and a large part of that comes from the heartbeat-like bass grooves from Amos Williams. After discovering this group in [----] and falling in love I later had the privilege to support them on tour a few years later. As the years went on I admittedly missed out on a few of their latest releases and today I'm hearing "Juno"" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=7tSbnhqfwZc) 2023-08-22T13:00Z 145K followers, 16.3K engagements "Seeing LESS THAN JAKE tomorrow so TODAY I'm hearing "Plastic Cup Politics" for the First Time 👉 "Hello Rockview" FULL-ALBUM Reaction: https://www.patreon.com/posts/full-album-less-130284255 --------------------------------------------------- ➡ Ive been slowly exploring Less Than Jakes 2000s material and Plastic Cup Politics just sent me down another rabbit hole. Its fast weirdly elegant and full of smart songwriting choices as usual. In this video I unpack how the band plays with feelpivoting between reggae grooves and punk urgencyand how the chorus cleverly reuses melodic material in new" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=9Lxd2_MLWfU) 2025-08-12T14:00Z 144K followers, 14.8K engagements "Bass Teacher REACTION "Tommy The Cat" - Primus HOW Does Les Claypool DO IT 👉 NEW Reaction to "LAST SALMON MAN" - https://youtu.be/s8QR1Rn7yUY FULL-ALBUM Reactions Lessons & More 👉 https://www.patreon.com/LowEndUniversity --------------------------------------------------- ➡ The moment you hear a song by @officialprimus start playing you'll know it's them within a few seconds: The signature throaty slap bass tone from Les Claypool (and his insanely unique vocals) the unsettling dissonant guitar leads from guitarist Larry LaLonde and the funky grooves from drummer Tim "Herb" Alexander (and" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=9T7b4RV5jUA) 2023-05-30T19:00Z 137K followers, 562.7K engagements "Bass Teacher REACTS to "Wynona's Big Brown Beaver" PRIMUS are growing on me. 👉 Reaction to "DMV" - https://youtu.be/qc4cUtz30pQ FULL-ALBUM Reactions Lessons & More 👉 https://www.patreon.com/LowEndUniversity --------------------------------------------------- ➡ I'm slowly working my way through the Primus discography and I have to say - it's growing on me. Their songwriting has seemed to evolve with a deeper melodic edge while still retaining their signature quirkiness. I've received *hundreds* of requests for "Wynona's Big Brown Beaver" and this video is predictably hysterical. I discuss" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=A1xv_KPg65E) 2024-08-30T14:00Z 145K followers, 413.1K engagements "First Time Hearing FRANK TURNER Bass Teacher REACTS to "Peggy Sang the Blues" FULL-ALBUM Reactions Lessons & More 👉 https://www.patreon.com/LowEndUniversity --------------------------------------------------- ➡ Frank Turner was a total blind spot for me but "Peggy Sang the Blues" won our latest random song drawing and I went in with zero expectations. What I got was a surprisingly intricate mix of folk rock and some sneaky music theory tricks that made this one really stand out. Unexpectedly this song was a blast to dissect. In this breakdown I dive into the dominant 7th-heavy chord" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=BhYUvS2trgc) 2025-02-16T14:00Z 112K followers, [----] engagements "I'm sold. First Time Hearing STREETLIGHT MANIFESTO Bass Teacher REACTS to We Will Fall Together 👉 "Somewhere in the Between" FULL-ALBUM REACTION: https://www.patreon.com/posts/full-album-in-104266816 --------------------------------------------------- ➡ Talk about a band that ticks SO many boxes for me: catchy hooks ripping horn melodies fun musical curveballs infectious chord progressions the list goes on and on. My first time listening to Streetlight Manifesto took me on a roller coaster ride and made me forget I was even sick Bassist Pete McCullough debuted on the bands [----] release" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=EQXcX6QqDVE) 2024-01-24T19:00Z 143K followers, 108.2K engagements "So far every RISE AGAINST bass line is catchy AF. FULL-ALBUM Reactions Lessons & More 👉 https://www.patreon.com/LowEndUniversity --------------------------------------------------- ➡ Rise Againsts Like the Angel proves just how much weight a mix can carry when it actually lets the bass speak. Joe Principes playing isnt just supportive its expressive pushing the chords forward with clever inversions and that signature melodic presence I break down how Bill Stevenson and Jason Livermores pristine production lets the low end shape the songs emotional contour turning what couldve been a straight" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=Iw8dOUWm3ys) 2025-10-23T14:00Z 146K followers, 16.1K engagements "Yep PRIMUS SUCKS Bass Teacher REACTS to My Name Is Mud Live - Woodstock [--] 👉 Reaction to "DMV" - https://youtu.be/qc4cUtz30pQ FULL-ALBUM Reactions Lessons & More 👉 https://www.patreon.com/LowEndUniversity --------------------------------------------------- ➡ Primustake THREE Les Claypool keeps getting weirder After Jerry Was A Race Car Driver won our last Primus poll I promised Id come back and analyze My Name Is Mud which took second place - you had my word This is for SURE the weirdest Primus song Ive heard so far both in terms of composition and arrangement. Ive not listened to anything" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=LVlvYQxKe9o) 2023-11-18T14:00Z 144K followers, 426.1K engagements "My first LESS THAN JAKE Analysis Bass Teacher REACTS to "The Science of Selling Yourself Short" FULL-ALBUM Reactions Lessons & More 👉 https://www.patreon.com/LowEndUniversity --------------------------------------------------- ➡ My first LESS THAN JAKE song analysis I discovered this band as a teenager but had no idea it was them for years. The backstory isn't that cool or anything but I'm grateful to have rediscovered them because of this punk rock journey you guys urged me to take. I only heard a handful of their songs back then so I looked for the most song requests for something I hadn't" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=M4JNB1R5ND0) 2024-08-02T14:00Z 139K followers, 37.8K engagements "I LOVE watching The Bouncing Souls "Hopeless Romantic" Reaction / Analysis FULL-ALBUM Reactions Lessons & More 👉 https://www.patreon.com/LowEndUniversity --------------------------------------------------- ➡ The Bouncing Souls have a way of sounding like summer at full volume and Hopeless Romantic delivers exactly thatespecially in this live in-studio performance with KEXP. This episode breaks down the songs immediate punk momentum and the not-so-simple technique hiding behind those big strums and quick bass fills. Its no frillsjust clean execution uplifting anthems and the kind of energy" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=OIB7aV6v4bc) 2025-11-28T14:00Z 146K followers, 12.5K engagements "THE DISTILLERS Sign me up FULL-ALBUM Reactions Lessons & More 👉 https://www.patreon.com/LowEndUniversity --------------------------------------------------- ➡ This was my maiden voyage into The Distillers and Sick Of It All leaned harder into thrash metal territory than I expected. Ain't mad at that. The bass tone is clean but woofy sitting low and aggressive in the mix with a relentless "Matt Freeman" type of chugging momentum. By the final stretch the bass completely goes bonkers and honestly thats where Im glued to every note. --------------------------------------------------- 0:00 Intro" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=Plwe0rAziG4) 2026-01-12T15:00Z 146K followers, 12.5K engagements "Bass Teacher Hears "HIT ME WITH YOUR RHYTHM STICK" (Ian Dury) for the First Time FULL-ALBUM Reactions Lessons & More 👉 https://www.patreon.com/LowEndUniversity --------------------------------------------------- ➡ Its hard to overstate just how inventive the bass line is in Hit Me With Your Rhythm Stick. Its part Tower of Power part post-punk chaos part jazzercise for your fretting hand In this video I break down what makes this groove so magnetic: the relentless 16th-note pulse how octave jumps interact with the vocal phrasing the clever use of rests for added impact the carefully-chosen" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=QQ4FXerGQ6s) 2025-08-19T14:00Z 136K followers, 69.1K engagements Limited data mode. 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"Bass Teacher REACTS Mudvayne "DIG" Ryan Martinie Angle WHAT a Unique Player.and THAT TONE 👉 New "SEVERED" (L.D. 50) Reaction here: https://youtu.be/nuhIp9Q6Hz8 --------------------------------------------------- ➡ BRR BRR DENG "Dig" by @mudvayne was such a unique song to drop in the year [----] and the ferocious bass grooves from bassist Ryan Martinie absolutely drove the sound on their debut release L.D. [--]. I truly loved the resurgence of this track with the 'Brbr Deng' memes years ago as it really highlighted what an incredible bass player Ryan is to younger audiences. In this video I"
YouTube Link 2023-06-08T13:00Z 146K followers, 427.6K engagements
"Fat Mike vs. Matt Freeman on "STICKIN IN MY EYE" FULL-ALBUM Reactions Lessons & More 👉 https://www.patreon.com/LowEndUniversity --------------------------------------------------- ➡ What changes when one punk band hands another punk band a song to reinterpret In this episode I compare Stickin In My Eye as originally recorded by NOFX with Rancids cover from the BYO Split Series Vol. III breaking down how each band approaches speed density and momentum. I dig into Fat Mikes melodic instincts and chordal ideas then track how Matt Freeman injects speed grit and chromatic movement without losing"
YouTube Link 2026-02-10T19:30Z 146K followers, 29.9K engagements
"Who did it best Bass Teacher REACTS to OZZY & STRUNG OUT FULL-ALBUM Reactions Lessons & More 👉 https://www.patreon.com/LowEndUniversity --------------------------------------------------- ➡ Some classics feel untouchable but great covers prove they still have room to evolve. In this episode I compare Ozzys Bark at the Moon against Strung Outs heavier downtuned cover exploring how tempo tone and arrangement choices can respectfully reshape the songs character. I break down Bob Daisleys groove-driven foundation beneath the tracks iconic riffs then track how Strung Out raise the aggression with"
YouTube Link 2026-02-13T18:00Z 146K followers, [----] engagements
"Bass Teacher REACTS Beyond Creation "Omnipresent Perception" Dominic 'Forest' Lapointe RIPS JOIN ME ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/LowEndUniversity --------------------------------------------------- ➡ After my analysis of "Gula" by First Fragment I was immediately told by you all that Dominic 'Forest' Lapointe was playing someone else's parts and not his own Unanimously I was urged to check out the bass video for "Omnipresent Perception" by Beyond Creation for another look at Dominic's magical fretless playing. WOW In this video I check out his bass play-through from his tenure in"
YouTube Link 2023-08-08T13:00Z 146K followers, 48K engagements
"First Time Hearing FUGAZI Bass Teacher REACTS to Waiting Room JOIN ME ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/LowEndUniversity --------------------------------------------------- ➡ You guys are completely steering my better late than never discovery of punk rock and FUGAZI has been declared a must-listen artist judging by the comments. Waiting Room from their album [--] Songs was unanimously requested and I enjoyed getting a taste of what I THINK is more traditional punk - full of raw simplicity attitude and extremely expressive vocals. My favorite recurring theme in this genre is how the bass"
YouTube Link 2024-01-10T19:00Z 146K followers, 189K engagements
"Bass Teacher REACTS to PRIMUS - "DMV" FULL-ALBUM Reactions Lessons & More 👉 https://www.patreon.com/LowEndUniversity --------------------------------------------------- ➡ Jumping into "DMV" feels like revisiting everything wonderfully unhinged about Pork Soda: angular tapping figures wide-open space and that trademark Primus dissonance thats somehow abrasive and addictive at once. Les builds the entire track on a punchy tritone-driven line that sounds part video-game glitch part warped arpeggio while Larry answers with strummed shards of harmony that just hover over the groove. Tim keeps the"
YouTube Link 2025-12-05T14:01Z 146K followers, 52.4K engagements
"Bass Teacher REACTION Dominic Forest Lapointe FRETLESS PERFECTION First Fragment "GULA" JOIN ME ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/LowEndUniversity --------------------------------------------------- ➡ So far this has been the most challenging bass player to analyze for a reaction video The flawless playing by Dominic Forest Lapointe (previously of @BeyondCreationMetal) on his 6-string fretless is like mechanical engineering meets abstract art on bass. Its been years since Ive heard his name (thats on me) but I completely understand why he has been one of our TOP requests lately. This bass"
YouTube Link 2023-05-11T13:15Z 146K followers, 43.3K engagements
"Bass Teacher REACTS to NOFX - "We Threw Gasoline on the Fire" 👉 "The Decline" LIVE AT RED ROCKS Reaction: https://youtu.be/CNoSO7Ylhqw --------------------------------------------------- ➡ NOFX were the band that first showed me punk rock could be more than just power chordsit could be musical technical and even beautiful. This track We Threw Gasoline on the Fire and Now We Have Stumps for Arms and No Eyebrows packs an insane amount of movement into just over two minutes and it highlights everything I love about their approach to songwriting. In this video I break down Fat Mikes seamless"
YouTube Link 2025-02-11T15:00Z 146K followers, 55.1K engagements
"EMG Pickups FINALLY Did It. 👉 LEARN MORE: https://www.emgpickups.com/bass/whats-new-bass.html --------------------------------------------------- Mark Michell is an internationally-touring and recording bass player known for his work with Scale the Summit Tony MacAlpine Tetrafusion Watermox and more. Michell is a published educator and author for Hal Leonard the world's largest music publisher and has taught bass clinics around the globe for many years. He founded Low End University in [----] and has since enrolled over [----] students through his lessons program. Alongside his educational"
YouTube Link 2025-08-26T14:00Z 146K followers, 23.5K engagements
"Does [---] usually sound like this FULL-ALBUM Reactions Lessons & More 👉 https://www.patreon.com/LowEndUniversity --------------------------------------------------- ➡ After years of putting off [---] on the channel I finally landed on them via random drawingand What Was I Thinking turned out to be a pretty intricate first impression. The slap bass riff feels grounded and confident at first but the song constantly shifts its footing with rhythmic offsets tonal ambiguity and subtle key changes that keep you questioning where the center of anything really is. P-Nut's bass tone is warm woody and"
YouTube Link 2026-01-28T15:01Z 146K followers, 28.6K engagements
"Bass Teacher REACTS to "Eddie Bruce and Paul" - MIGHT be my new favorite NOFX song 👉 "The Decline" LIVE AT RED ROCKS Reaction: https://youtu.be/CNoSO7Ylhqw --------------------------------------------------- ➡ After a random song drawing submitted by our Patreon community we're back to NOFX I don't see the "Coaster" album mentioned too often in the comments but this song unexpectedly knocked my socks off by showcasing all of my favorite aspects about NOFX: melodic bass playing unique riffs and clever songwriting. I discuss the captivating chord progressions that smoothly cycle through"
YouTube Link 2024-11-17T14:00Z 146K followers, 47.9K engagements
"Bass Teacher REACTS to BLACK SABBATH - "N.I.B." (Live) First Time Seeing GEEZER BUTLER FULL-ALBUM Reactions Lessons & More 👉 https://www.patreon.com/LowEndUniversity --------------------------------------------------- ➡ Black Sabbaths debut album gave birth to heavy metal as we know itand "N.I.B." is one of its crown jewels. With all the buzz around the bands final reunion show I decided to go back to their other final show: their [----] farewell performance. In this video I analyze the nuances of Geezer's fingerstyle technique why he sometimes favors a one-finger approach for speed how his"
YouTube Link 2025-06-06T13:01Z 146K followers, 40.6K engagements
"Okay BIGWIG are KILLER Bass Teacher REACTS to "Blinded" FULL-ALBUM Reactions Lessons & More 👉 https://www.patreon.com/LowEndUniversity --------------------------------------------------- ➡ Pop-punk Skate punk Thrash All of the above Bigwigs "Blinded" somehow fuses everything I love about tight aggressive punk with the finesse of technical metal. The bass work alone had me questioning my picking abilities and the arrangement is packed with clever songwriting choices that make this track rip from start to finish. In this video I take a deep dive into the bass tone that made me instantly think"
YouTube Link 2025-03-28T13:01Z 146K followers, 13K engagements
"THE WEAKERTHANS got me all in my feels today. FULL-ALBUM Reactions Lessons & More 👉 https://www.patreon.com/LowEndUniversity --------------------------------------------------- ➡ Going into this completely blind Plea From a Cat Named Virtute unfolded as a slow reveal rather than an immediate statement. Built on gentle major-leaning harmony and close comforting vocal production the song initially feels calm and almost conversational. But as the lyrics begin to shift the music subtly follows introducing chromatic movement darker chord choices and a striking late-song change in character. That"
YouTube Link 2026-02-03T16:01Z 146K followers, [----] engagements
"Lagwagon's bassist just STEALS the show on "Choke" FULL-ALBUM Reactions Lessons & More 👉 https://www.patreon.com/LowEndUniversity --------------------------------------------------- ➡ Lagwagons Choke reveals a darker side of the band built on harmonic-minor tension classically-tinged bass passages and a mood that feels unusually brooding for their catalog. The intro alone sets a melancholy tone where raised sevenths clever inversions and beautiful cadences create a layered sense of unease that never feels forced. Joey Capes dreamy vocal presence softens the edges while somehow making the"
YouTube Link 2026-01-30T15:00Z 146K followers, 12.5K engagements
"Bass Teacher REACTS to PRIMUS - Southbound Pachyderm (Official Music Video) 👉 Reaction to "DMV" - https://youtu.be/qc4cUtz30pQ FULL-ALBUM Reactions Lessons & More 👉 https://www.patreon.com/LowEndUniversity --------------------------------------------------- ➡ I'm pretty grateful that YOU guys voted for "Southbound Pachyderm" in my recent Primus poll because I got to hear a side of the band that I didn't think existed. Despite having heard a handful of Primus songs they've all been from the band's earliest releases and 1995's "Tales From the Punchbowl" has a definite stylistic shift on"
YouTube Link 2024-04-16T15:00Z 146K followers, 115.1K engagements
"Bass Teacher REACTS to LIMP BIZKIT - "Re-Arranged" I had no idea they had songs like this. 👉 My TRIBUTE to Sam Rivers: https://youtu.be/Y6rFBhInoBU --------------------------------------------------- ➡ I unfortunately wrote off Limp Bizkit when I was younger - there was always something with Fred Durst in the news or something controversial with the band itself and I guess I didnt give them a chance. Ive been guided back into the nu metal scene by everyones requests and Im seeing these bands through a much different lens nowadays. They all have such an edgy interesting take on melody"
YouTube Link 2023-12-23T15:00Z 146K followers, 62.5K engagements
"Bass Teacher REACTION "The Pot" - TOOL Does Justin Chancellor Have The BEST Bass Tone EVER 👉 Newest TOOL Reaction to "Invincible" - https://youtu.be/CFukqk9WMXk Get my TOOL Bass Preset 👉 https://www.patreon.com/posts/tool-10-000-days-95199883 --------------------------------------------------- ➡ Find me another band that can COMPLETELY transform you into their world - in minutes - better than @TOOLmusic can. I'll wait. "The Pot" from Tool's [----] album "10000 Days" is a perfect commercial rock song but is also the complete anthesis of a commercial rock song at the same time. This band"
YouTube Link 2023-05-26T13:00Z 145K followers, 315.8K engagements
"I didnt know GREEN DAY could sound like this FULL-ALBUM Reactions Lessons & More 👉 https://www.patreon.com/LowEndUniversity --------------------------------------------------- ➡ Ive heard plenty of Green Day songs but Ive never heard this version of Green Day. Built around a haunting high-register bass line and subtle major-to-minor movement the song feels ungrounded in the best way possible - like its intentionally refusing resolution. The way inversions shape the harmonic tension is quietly brilliant and the decision to keep the bass floating above the low end mirrors the songs emotional"
YouTube Link 2026-01-23T15:01Z 146K followers, 37.2K engagements
"Bass Teacher REACTS KoRn "GOT THE LIFE" - Fieldy Has SUCH Unique Slap Technique & Thunderous TONE JOIN ME ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/LowEndUniversity --------------------------------------------------- ➡ When I hear people talk about @kornchannel I usually hear them mention that clicky THUNDEROUS bass sound that characterizes their music. I absolutely love when a band is commonly characterized by their bass player - it proves JUST how powerful and effective the instrument can be even in a genre like nu metal. I had a fun time with this Kon reaction trying to dissect exactly what"
YouTube Link 2023-06-20T13:00Z 146K followers, 220.2K engagements
"My first COHEED & CAMBRIA analysis with The Crowing FULL-ALBUM Reactions Lessons & More 👉 https://www.patreon.com/LowEndUniversity --------------------------------------------------- ➡ Coheed & Cambria are one of my favorite bands to ever exist and they have a rare talent for making six minutes feel like a whole movie. Honestly "The Crowing" is the perfect example of this in action. In this breakdown I dig into how Mic Todds bass work glues riffs and drums together one moment then goes fully off-script the next using passing tones inversions and register shifts to shape the songs tension and"
YouTube Link 2025-11-18T15:00Z 146K followers, 11.8K engagements
"Didnt know how MUCH I needed RX BANDITS in my life. FULL-ALBUM Reactions Lessons & More 👉 https://www.patreon.com/LowEndUniversity --------------------------------------------------- ➡ RX Bandits And the Battle Begun is what happens when a punk-ska band outgrows its genre in the most musical way possible. What starts as a deceptively smooth groove slowly unravels into rhythmic trickery horn interplay and a chord progression that bends space and key signatures alike. Theres an unhinged type of chaos near the end disorienting but intentional and it redefines what progressive really means:"
YouTube Link 2025-10-14T14:00Z 146K followers, 21.2K engagements
"UNBOXING: Jackson Spectra X Series SBX V (Neck-Through) UNBOXING my new Jackson X Series Spectra 5-String unveiled at NAMM [----]. Played the [----] Jackson Spectra models for [--] months on tour with Tony MacAlpine Jan-March of [----] so excited to check out these new upgraded neck-through models ________________________________ 🔴 YouTube Live Streams every Tuesday 🟢 Lesson Videos every Wednesday CONNECT: 🖥 Website http://www.LowEndUniversity.com 📸 Instagram https://www.instagram.com/MarkMichell 📘 Facebook http://www.facebook.com/MarkMichell 🐦 Twitter http://www.twitter.com/MarkMichellBass 📚"
YouTube Link 2020-08-16T21:24Z 146K followers, 14.3K engagements
"Bass Teacher REACTS to REEL BIG FISH vs. A-HA - Who did it better FULL-ALBUM Reactions Lessons & More 👉 https://www.patreon.com/LowEndUniversity --------------------------------------------------- ➡ Two wildly different bands one instantly recognizable song. In this video I take a close look at Take On Me by a-ha and compare it against Reel Big Fishs energetic cover breaking down how the same composition can feel completely different depending on feel instrumentation and arrangement choices. From the originals iconic synth-bass groove and subtle rhythmic shifts to the covers horn-driven"
YouTube Link 2026-02-06T15:00Z 146K followers, 12.1K engagements
"It's HALLOWEEN Bass Teacher REACTS to THE SPECIALS - "Ghost Town" FULL-ALBUM Reactions Lessons & More 👉 https://www.patreon.com/LowEndUniversity --------------------------------------------------- ➡ The Specials Ghost Town isnt just a spooky coincidence for Halloween its one of the eeriest most socially-charged songs of its era. Its a snapshot of a broken Britain complete with diminished arpeggios Phrygian flavors and that infamous bass line that walks the line between swagger and despair. What starts as a spectral slow-burn becomes an eerily cinematic reflection of real-world chaos. For me"
YouTube Link 2025-10-31T14:30Z 146K followers, 27.4K engagements
"FUGAZI are something ELSE. Bass Teacher REACTS to "Repeater" FULL-ALBUM Reactions Lessons & More 👉 https://www.patreon.com/LowEndUniversity --------------------------------------------------- ➡ After covering Waiting Room earlier in my punk rock journey I knew I needed to revisit Fugazi with a deeper understanding. Repeater gave me exactly that.I think. This track is a wild balancing act between groove and anarchy and I explore how the bass line creates fleeting moments of melody while the guitars embrace dissonant discomfort with minimal ingredients. I also break down the harmonic tricks"
YouTube Link 2025-07-18T13:00Z 146K followers, 46.8K engagements
"LESS THAN JAKE BASS COVER "Sugar In Your Gas Tank" JOIN ME ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/LowEndUniversity --------------------------------------------------- ➡ The first bass I ever bought making its YouTube debut playing along to the very first ska punk song I ever heard in the late 90s. I found Less Than Jake from the PlayStation [--] game "Street Sk8er" after ripping the sound files from the game disc onto the family computer. The metadata was messed up and I didn't know who the band was for years until a friend told me. I remember this song sounding so difficult to play back then and I"
YouTube Link 2024-01-28T18:00Z 146K followers, 34K engagements
"The most OVERDUE band on this channel: ALL 👉 "Everything Sucks" FULL-ALBUM Reaction: https://www.patreon.com/posts/full-album-sucks-103416792 --------------------------------------------------- ➡ Finally diving into ALL and its about time. Greedy and Think the World are both short chaotic bursts of what makes this band so special Karl Alvarezs bass lines just go rogue refusing to play by anyones rules but his own. The result feels like a Bach etude colliding with punk rock. His tone is punchy yet smooth his phrasing somehow both mathematical and unhinged and every note feels like its daring"
YouTube Link 2025-11-11T15:00Z 146K followers, 16.7K engagements
"First Time Hearing AUTHORITY ZERO Bass Teacher REACTS to "Revolution" FULL-ALBUM Reactions Lessons & More 👉 https://www.patreon.com/LowEndUniversity --------------------------------------------------- ➡ Finally diving into Authority Zero Their track "Revolution" hooks you right away with that bass intro and never lets up. The interplay between the F major and D major riffing gives it an unsettling tonality that never quite lands on its feet while a dose of skate-punk precision gets your head bobbing immediately. Its punchy tight and unapologetically rhythmic proof that sometimes all you need"
YouTube Link 2025-11-07T20:00Z 146K followers, [----] engagements
"Attempting BEASTIE BOYS again. Bass Teacher REACTS to "Sabotage" FULL-ALBUM Reactions Lessons & More 👉 https://www.patreon.com/LowEndUniversity --------------------------------------------------- ➡ "Sabotage" is one of those songs I grew up absolutely hating mostly thanks to being forced to play it in Rock Band and Guitar Hero campaigns where you couldnt skip it. But after years of exploring Fugazi Rage Against the Machine and other bands that thrive on minimalism and tension I decided to give Beastie Boys another shot. In this video I revisit "Sabotage" with fresh ears break down that"
YouTube Link 2025-09-19T13:00Z 146K followers, 44.1K engagements
"Bass Teacher REACTS to PRIMUS - "Shake Hands With Beef" 👉 Reaction to "DMV" - https://youtu.be/qc4cUtz30pQ FULL-ALBUM Reactions Lessons & More 👉 https://www.patreon.com/LowEndUniversity --------------------------------------------------- ➡ Well the people have spoken "Shake Hands With Beef" was the top-voted track to hear from 1997's "Brown Album" by Primus. As I've progressed through their discography I thought I was beginning to figure the band out. After hearing this trackand seeing this videoI actually don't think I've figured anything out at all. I discuss Les Claypool's slap bass"
YouTube Link 2024-11-08T14:00Z 146K followers, 112.9K engagements
"The strangest band Ive heard in years: THE TOY DOLLS FULL-ALBUM Reactions Lessons & More 👉 https://www.patreon.com/LowEndUniversity --------------------------------------------------- ➡ Hearing The Toy Dolls for the first time was absolutely confusing.and thats putting it politely. Deccas Drinkin Dilemma opens with a gnarly chromatic bass riff that leans into harmonic minor territory before pivoting into an oddly bright anthemic chorus. The songwriting constantly pulls the rug out from under you jumping between brooding tension and an almost celebratory major-key release. Beneath the"
YouTube Link 2026-01-14T15:00Z 146K followers, 24.2K engagements
"Bass Teacher REACTS to TOOL - "Sober" (Live) 👉 Newest TOOL Reaction to "Invincible" - https://youtu.be/CFukqk9WMXk 👉 @XviveAudio Wireless Unit: https://amzn.to/48JvBzU 👉 Get my TOOL Helix Bass Preset: https://www.patreon.com/posts/tool-10-000-days-95199883source=storefront --------------------------------------------------- ➡ Tools early live performances have a unique rawness to them and this [----] version of Sober captures that intensity in full. It was my first time seeing Paul DAmour on bass and his wide-strummed all-strings-at-once approach creates an almost guitar-like wall of sound"
YouTube Link 2025-10-03T13:01Z 146K followers, 22.6K engagements
"I wasnt ready for OSKER FULL-ALBUM Reactions Lessons & More 👉 https://www.patreon.com/LowEndUniversity --------------------------------------------------- ➡ Hearing Osker for the first time turned into an unexpected deep dive into some seriously unique punk bass playing. What immediately stood out was the bass tonenasally snarly and bridge-pickup forwardcutting through with a clarity and aggression you dont hear in most late-90s punk. Rhythmically both tracks lean hard into herky-jerky subdivisions and unison figures that feel closer to an etude than straight-ahead punk demanding real"
YouTube Link 2026-01-10T14:00Z 146K followers, 11.7K engagements
"Bass Teacher REACTS to AFI - "All Hallows" (Full EP) FULL-ALBUM Reactions Lessons & More 👉 https://www.patreon.com/LowEndUniversity --------------------------------------------------- ➡ For an EP barely longer than a coffee break AFIs "All Hallows EP" packs the scope and drama of a full-length concept record. Each track feels like a new act in a punk-goth opera from the youthful chaos of Fall Children to the punchy Misfits cover Halloween through the bittersweet The Boy Who Destroyed the World and finally the almost sentimental Totalimmortal. What begins as a celebration of the season morphs"
YouTube Link 2025-10-30T14:01Z 146K followers, 31.2K engagements
"AFI used to sound like THIS Bass Teacher REACTS to Totalimmortal JOIN ME ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/LowEndUniversity --------------------------------------------------- ➡ I truly forgot about AFI after learning the bass intro for "Miss Murder" back in college and playing the track on Guitar Hero with my roommates. I was really surprised to see requests coming in for them because I didn't even think it was the same band. "Totalimmortal" from their 'All Hallows EP' was quite the surprise and I truly loved the songwriting I heard on this one. My long-time impression of the band totally"
YouTube Link 2024-01-27T16:00Z 146K followers, 101.3K engagements
"This raised my blood pressure. Bass Teacher REACTS to DRIVE LIKE JEHU - "Here Come the Rome Plows" FULL-ALBUM Reactions Lessons & More 👉 https://www.patreon.com/LowEndUniversity --------------------------------------------------- ➡ Drive Like Jehus "Here Come the Rome Plows" might be the most sonically chaotic thing Ive heard on the channel so far and thats exactly what intrigues me. This video is all about untangling the noise: tritones chromatic movement half-step-heavy riffs and a mix that feels almost deliberately backwards hiding the riffs under a layer of uncomfortable texture. I break"
YouTube Link 2025-09-23T14:00Z 146K followers, 30.2K engagements
"Remembering the Genius of Sam Rivers (And What He Taught Me) 🙏🏼 Sam Rivers (1977 - 2025) --------------------------------------------------- Mark Michell is an internationally-touring and recording bass player known for his work with Scale the Summit Tony MacAlpine Tetrafusion Watermox and more. Michell is a published educator and author for Hal Leonard the world's largest music publisher and has taught bass clinics around the globe for many years. He founded Low End University in [----] and has since enrolled over [----] students through his lessons program. Alongside his educational endeavors"
YouTube Link 2025-10-21T00:30Z 146K followers, 85.6K engagements
"Bass Teacher Hears HORRORPOPS for the First Time "Walk Like A Zombie" Reaction / Analysis FULL-ALBUM Reactions Lessons & More 👉 https://www.patreon.com/LowEndUniversity --------------------------------------------------- ➡ I expected Walk Like a Zombie to lean fully into camp but HorrorPops balance it on a knifes edge between spooky and sophisticated. Patricia Days bass sits just under the surface like a heartbeat and those dry vocals give everything this immediate in-the-room energy. The rhythmic tension from the guitars never quite lets you relax but thats the point its the musical"
YouTube Link 2025-10-29T14:01Z 146K followers, 10.2K engagements
"This was instantly stuck in my head. Bass Teacher REACTS to The Bouncing Souls - "True Believers" FULL-ALBUM Reactions Lessons & More 👉 https://www.patreon.com/LowEndUniversity --------------------------------------------------- ➡ The Bouncing Souls single "True Believers" is punk rock in its purest most anthemic form a track that feels like one giant chorus. In this video I dig into the gritty Duff McKaganlike bass tone the clever use of root-and-fifth bass-chord accents and the unexpected dynamic choices that keep the arrangement fresh. From the layered gang vocals that make you feel like"
YouTube Link 2025-09-30T14:01Z 146K followers, 21.7K engagements
"THE FLATLINERS are shaping up to be my new favorite punk band. 👉 Cavalcade FULL-ALBUM Reaction: https://www.patreon.com/posts/full-album-147805199 --------------------------------------------------- ➡ "Here Comes Treble" (from The Flatliners "Cavalcade" album) is the perfect example of a bass player doing everything right and doing a LOT. This track sounds nothing like the other song I heard from this album and thats exactly what fascinates me. Between the jazz-tinged chords tight stop-and-start rhythms and a vocal performance that swings from gritty to soulful the bass somehow stays busy"
YouTube Link 2025-10-24T13:01Z 146K followers, 10.6K engagements
"EARLY Propagandhi Bass Teacher REACTS to ".And We Thought That Nation-States Were a Bad Idea" 👉 Propagandhi FULL-ALBUM Reactions: https://www.patreon.com/LowEndUniversity --------------------------------------------------- ➡ This one surprised me. It pairs sharp early-era Chris Hannah delivery with riffing that leans much closer to skate punk than the Propagandhi I started with in the modern era. The bright major-key feel the everyone-in-unison hits and the slightly gritty production all paint a clearer picture of the bands roots while the lyrics still land with the same force they do on"
YouTube Link 2025-11-25T15:01Z 146K followers, 15.6K engagements
"So.BLACK FLAG influenced everyone in punk rock FULL-ALBUM Reactions Lessons & More 👉 https://www.patreon.com/LowEndUniversity --------------------------------------------------- ➡ Black Flag finally make their debut on the channel with Drinking and Driving a track that feels less concerned with traditional harmony and more focused on emotional impact. The chromatic riff-driven writing mirrors the unease of the subject matter creating tension without ever settling into comfort. The restrained production keeps everything exposed allowing the bass and drums to anchor the chaos even when the"
YouTube Link 2026-01-16T15:01Z 146K followers, 12.1K engagements
"My first BOMB THE MUSIC INDUSTRY experience was FULL of surprises. FULL-ALBUM Reactions Lessons & More 👉 https://www.patreon.com/LowEndUniversity --------------------------------------------------- ➡ Syke Life Is Awesome is the musical equivalent of a caffeine overdose in 4/4 pure joyful chaos that keeps rewriting its own rules. What starts as a lo-fi acoustic intro suddenly detonates into a full-blown ska-punk fever dream: horns fuzz tempo whiplash and that gloriously abrasive bass tone tying it all together. Jeff Rosenstocks arrangements feel more composed than written every little sound"
YouTube Link 2025-10-26T13:02Z 146K followers, [----] engagements
"FAT MIKE requested this song Bass Teacher REACTS to NOFX - Suits and Ladders Play Through 👉 "The Decline" LIVE AT RED ROCKS Reaction: https://youtu.be/CNoSO7Ylhqw --------------------------------------------------- ➡ When the artist themselves make a song suggestion I take it 🫡 After seeing a few short clips of Fat Mike playing Idiots Are Taking Over I wanted to see his bass play through of Suits And Ladders to really study his technique further. @nofx4441 are a brand new band for me and were key in starting this channel down a full-on punk rock discovery. His lines are deceptively tricky"
YouTube Link 2024-04-02T19:00Z 146K followers, 146.8K engagements
""And Out Come the Wolves" FULL ALBUM REACTION Bass Teacher REACTS to RANCID & Matt Freeman 👉 ALL FULL-ALBUM Reactions Lessons & More: https://www.patreon.com/LowEndUniversity --------------------------------------------------- ➡ My VERY FIRST full-album reaction from the Patreon archives Rancid's "Maxwell Murder" is what kicked off my wave of punk videos on YouTube and I've been meaning to circle back and spin the full record. Back then hearing the 85-second "Maxwell Murder" wasn't enough to really understand Rancid and this full-album listen quickly brought me up to speed. Get comfy and"
YouTube Link 2025-12-16T15:00Z 146K followers, 32.5K engagements
"Bass Teacher REACTS to THE MARS VOLTA - "Drunkship of Lanterns".played by FLEA FULL-ALBUM Reactions Lessons & More 👉 https://www.patreon.com/LowEndUniversity --------------------------------------------------- ➡ This was certainly one of the hardest songs to analyze on a blind listen. I haven't thought about The Mars Volta in a very long time and remember the few songs I once heard being a lot to take in. "Drunkship of Lanterns" picks right up where my first impressions left off with over [--] minutes of abstract soundscapes and jarring musical curveballs. Flea's musicianship is on full display"
YouTube Link 2024-09-06T14:00Z 146K followers, 34.9K engagements
"First Listen to SLEEP TOKEN - "The Summoning" Reaction & Song Analysis FULL-ALBUM Reactions Lessons & More 👉 https://www.patreon.com/LowEndUniversity --------------------------------------------------- ➡ Sleep Token has been on my radar ever since I stumbled into Emergence and I still have no idea what to make of them. Thats a compliment. This track feels less like a song and more like a sonic portalequal parts breakdown brutality ethereal R&B and progressive wizardry. In this video I dive deep into how the band crafts tension using space and restraint why the drummer feels like the real"
YouTube Link 2025-06-10T14:00Z 146K followers, 36.6K engagements
"First Time Hearing THE SPECIALS Bass Teacher REACTS to "Nite Klub" FULL-ALBUM Reactions Lessons & More 👉 https://www.patreon.com/LowEndUniversity --------------------------------------------------- ➡ "Nite Klub" by The Specials has been repeatedly requested for over a year now and it's finally time While I don't know much about "two-tone ska" and bands associated with any sort of "ska revival" this reminds me SO much of various Motown and R&B acts I grew up listening to. Bassist Horace Panter nimbly grooves underneath a wash of horn melodies groovy guitars and soulful vocal lines. I discuss"
YouTube Link 2024-11-19T15:00Z 146K followers, 48.8K engagements
"First Listen to TOOL's "Invincible" Bass Teacher REACTS to Justin Chancellor Get my TOOL Bass Preset 👉 https://www.patreon.com/posts/tool-10-000-days-95199883 --------------------------------------------------- ➡ Invincible might be the most contemplative track Ive heard so far from Tools "Fear Inoculum" album and on a first listen it felt less like a song and more like a controlled experiment in pacing. The band teases harmonic ideas early introduces rhythmic tension in layers then slowly rotates those ideas through the lineupsometimes in a different octave or sometimes displaced just"
YouTube Link 2025-12-02T16:00Z 146K followers, 83.5K engagements
"Im FINALLY experiencing NOFXs The Decline LIVE AT RED ROCKS 👉 "The War on Errorism" FULL-ALBUM Reaction: https://www.patreon.com/posts/full-album-nofx-105323625 --------------------------------------------------- ➡ I recently ranked NOFX's "The Decline" as my favorite song analysis I've ever done so finally seeing it live paired with a full orchestra at Red Rocks turned out to be as thoughtful as it was powerful. Rather than constant density the orchestration leans into restraint introducing themes like an overture slipping in counter-melodies and stepping back when the band needs space to"
YouTube Link 2026-01-07T15:00Z 146K followers, 42.2K engagements
"One of the BEST bass lines I've heard First Time Hearing XTC - "Mayor of Simpleton" FULL-ALBUM Reactions Lessons & More 👉 https://www.patreon.com/LowEndUniversity --------------------------------------------------- ➡ Mayor of Simpleton by XTC might be the purest example of a bassline being the song. Andy Partridge described it as a J.S. Bachlike counterpoint but to me its more like having chords that only exist to orbit Colin Mouldings melodic framework. Every note feels intentional from the chromatic climbs to the way it dances with the vocals in perfect counterpoint. The result A"
YouTube Link 2025-10-17T13:00Z 146K followers, 43.9K engagements
"Early NOFX is NUTS Bass Teacher REACTS to "The Death of John Smith" 👉 "The Decline" LIVE AT RED ROCKS Reaction: https://youtu.be/CNoSO7Ylhqw --------------------------------------------------- ➡ I've spent the last two years swimming through the punk rock seas and today we go deep into the early '90s NOFX waters with "The Death of John Smith"a track that left me wide-eyed and wondering if Geddy Lee had snuck into the studio. NOFX's [----] EP "The Longest Line" gave us this technical almost prog-like gem and in this video I dig into what makes it so special. I explore Fat Mikes bass wizardry"
YouTube Link 2025-05-27T14:00Z 146K followers, 55K engagements
"Bass Teacher REACTS to NOFX - "All Outta Angst" & Fat Mike 👉 "The Decline" LIVE AT RED ROCKS Reaction: https://youtu.be/CNoSO7Ylhqw --------------------------------------------------- ➡ This track instantly reframed how I think about NOFXs range leaning into a ska-punk flavor I didnt expect to hear this clearly from them. The bass stays low and restrained moving linearly rather than strictly hugging roots which gives the song a relaxed but confident momentum. Production-wise everything sits exactly where it should tight guitars warm grit and tones that feel deliberate instead of flashy."
YouTube Link 2025-12-12T19:00Z 146K followers, 36.3K engagements
"Is this REAL emo Bass Teacher REACTS to SAVES THE DAY - "Freakish" FULL-ALBUM Reactions Lessons & More 👉 https://www.patreon.com/LowEndUniversity --------------------------------------------------- ➡ My first time hearing Saves The Day was a reminder that emo and punk share more DNA than I realized they just wear it differently. "Freakish" lives in that hazy middle ground: its tender harmonically rich and full of subtle shifts that keep you listening for whats not being said. It might not be the loudest thing Ive covered on the channel but its one of the most quietly affecting."
YouTube Link 2025-11-04T15:00Z 146K followers, 14.1K engagements
"Bass Teacher Hears KAJAGOOGOOs TOO SHY for the First Time FULL-ALBUM Reactions Lessons & More 👉 https://www.patreon.com/LowEndUniversity --------------------------------------------------- ➡ Too Shy was way stranger than I expected: all the neon-gloss 80s production youd assume but wrapped around a bass line that absolutely refuses to behave. Bassist Nick Beggs threads together slap synth-like rigidity odd slides and phrasing that feels more vocal than rhythmic and the whole track ends up way more peculiar than its pop exterior suggests. A bizarre punchy irresistibly tight groove from a band"
YouTube Link 2025-11-21T14:00Z 146K followers, 105.2K engagements
"I feel like CONVERGE are the first modern "hardcore punk" band I've heard so far. FULL-ALBUM Reactions Lessons & More 👉 https://www.patreon.com/LowEndUniversity --------------------------------------------------- ➡ Hearing Dark Horse by Converge for the first time felt like discovering a missing link between hardcore punk and modern metal. The song balances dissonance and groove with surgical intent driven by a drum-forward arrangement and a surprisingly present bass tone. Vocals sit lower in the mix functioning more like another percussive layer than a spotlighted lead. This breakdown"
YouTube Link 2026-01-20T15:00Z 146K followers, 19.8K engagements
"Didn't know "emo" could sound like this. Bass Teacher REACTS to "SEVEN" by Sunny Day Real Estate FULL-ALBUM Reactions Lessons & More 👉 https://www.patreon.com/LowEndUniversity --------------------------------------------------- ➡ Apparently this is the song that helped define the emo sound which threw me off because it doesnt sound like the emo I know of. Seven by Sunny Day Real Estate feels more like post-hardcore with a poetic streak: moody chords winding bass lines and a sense of melodic restlessness between each layer. Nate Mendels playing especially stood out to me quite unexpected"
YouTube Link 2025-10-10T13:01Z 146K followers, 29.5K engagements
"Bass Teacher REACTS to "John The Fisherman" - PRIMUS are confusing. 👉 Reaction to "DMV" - https://youtu.be/qc4cUtz30pQ FULL-ALBUM Reactions Lessons & More 👉 https://www.patreon.com/LowEndUniversity --------------------------------------------------- ➡ I've been trekking forward through the catalogue of Primus but realized I accidentally skipped over their debut album "Frizzle Fry". Before I explore their newer albums I wanted to take a quick detour to have all my basses (😏) covered. I've had countless requests for "John the Fisherman" over the last couple of years and it's clear that the"
YouTube Link 2024-09-27T14:00Z 146K followers, 114.3K engagements
"First Time Hearing GANG OF FOUR Analysis of Damaged Goods by Bass Teacher FULL-ALBUM Reactions Lessons & More 👉 https://www.patreon.com/LowEndUniversity --------------------------------------------------- ➡ The more I read about Gang of Four's [----] release "Entertainment" I'm quickly learning how much of a landmark record it was for the music world. I've only scratched the surface exploring punk bands from the UK but I've already picked up on a few stylistic trends that seem to proliferate that scene: innovative production choices spacey arrangements and a masterful approach to storytelling"
YouTube Link 2024-05-31T14:00Z 146K followers, 22K engagements
"First Time Hearing THE STRANGLERS Bass Teacher REACTS to "Nice 'N' Sleazy" FULL-ALBUM Reactions Lessons & More 👉 https://www.patreon.com/LowEndUniversity --------------------------------------------------- ➡ As I begin to explore bands from the English punk rock and "new wave" scenes I keep noticing some very unique production choices. But above all else this might be one of the boldest bass tones I've covered on the channel so far. The most interesting thing about the bass tone is that it's utilized within the band's gentler bouncy sound which allows bassist JJ Burnel to audibly shine from"
YouTube Link 2024-05-24T14:00Z 146K followers, 131.5K engagements
"My first MORPHINE experience Bass Teacher REACTS to "Buena" (Live on [--] Meter Sessions) FULL-ALBUM Reactions Lessons & More 👉 https://www.patreon.com/LowEndUniversity --------------------------------------------------- ➡ Well this takes the cake for the most unique bass player I've ever seen. I kept seeing comments about a 2-string slide bass player named Mark Sandman and his band Morphine. The more I read about the band I knew I needed to see it live to fully understand it. Watching them perform "Buena" courtesy of @2metersessies I enjoyed seeing them craft such an innovative soundscape with"
YouTube Link 2024-05-28T15:00Z 146K followers, 45K engagements
"That's BASS Bass Teacher REACTS to "Blocked Out" LIVE from RKL / Rich Kids On LSD FULL-ALBUM Reactions Lessons & More 👉 https://www.patreon.com/LowEndUniversity --------------------------------------------------- ➡ Joe Raposo from Rich Kids On LSD told me to check out this version of "Blocked Out" and Im so glad I listenedbecause now Ive got a new benchmark for what high-octane punk insanity sounds like. In this breakdown I react to the bands epic live performance from [----] in Berlin where major key progressions melodic chaos and prog-style arrangements collide at full speed. I dig into the"
YouTube Link 2025-05-06T14:01Z 146K followers, 29.1K engagements
"First Time Hearing NOFX Bass Teacher REACTS to "Idiots Are Taking Over" and Fat Mike 👉 "The Decline" LIVE AT RED ROCKS Reaction: https://youtu.be/CNoSO7Ylhqw --------------------------------------------------- ➡ I feel like were on a hot streak with punk analysis episodes Its been a blast following everyone's lead since hearing Rancid for the very first time. Once again I couldnt ignore the unanimous ask for NOFX and their song Idiots Are Taking Over so join me for my very first listen This track starts with an almost bizarre bass intro that shows up throughout the song but I was quickly"
YouTube Link 2023-12-27T21:15Z 146K followers, 191K engagements
"Bass Teacher Hears AT THE DRIVE-IN's "One Armed Scissor" for the First Time FULL-ALBUM Reactions Lessons & More 👉 https://www.patreon.com/LowEndUniversity --------------------------------------------------- ➡ "One Armed Scissor" feels like organized chaos in the best way built on a bass line that looks simple on paper but completely steers the arrangement. The guitars mostly act as atmospheric textures reshaping the harmony while staying out of the spotlight. The song keeps pivoting between A minor and E minor using a single color note to flip the whole mood. Even the vocals bend toward the"
YouTube Link 2025-12-11T20:00Z 146K followers, 35.1K engagements
"Bass Teacher REACTS to PRIMUS "Jerry Was A Race Car Driver" Les Claypool is QUITE the Spectacle. 👉 Reaction to "DMV" - https://youtu.be/qc4cUtz30pQ FULL-ALBUM Reactions Lessons & More 👉 https://www.patreon.com/LowEndUniversity --------------------------------------------------- ➡ Jerry Was A Race Car Driver won our latest poll so Im back with MORE Primus Out of the few @officialprimus songs Ive heard so far I definitely think this is the weirdest one. The song subverts everything I know about traditional songwriting and harmonic structure but still sounds cohesive with a really unique (and"
YouTube Link 2023-09-14T14:15Z 146K followers, 455.2K engagements
"First Time Hearing DINOSAUR JR Bass Teacher REACTS to "The Lung" (Live on KEXP) BECOME A PATRON 👉 https://www.patreon.com/LowEndUniversity --------------------------------------------------- ➡ I dont ever think Ive seen a bass played like this - especially a Rickenbacker Todays episode was a patron pick for The Lung by Dinosaur Jr. shot live at KEXP and my ears are definitely ringing from the massive wash of overdriven riffs gelled together by bassist Lou Barlow and frontman J Mascis. As the song progressed I loved peeling back the layers to unearth the nuances in their co-op riff style"
YouTube Link 2024-03-05T22:00Z 146K followers, 66.6K engagements
"Attempting MADNESS again. Bass Teacher REACTS to "Night Boat to Cairo" FULL-ALBUM Reactions Lessons & More 👉 https://www.patreon.com/LowEndUniversity --------------------------------------------------- ➡ "Night Boat to Cairo" seems to be peak Madness: a song that sounds like its about to collapse under its own chaos but somehow lands perfectly upright. Released in [----] on their debut "One Step Beyond" it arrived the very same day as The Specials debut a double-shot that helped push 2-tone into the spotlight. What sets Madness apart is how they pair sharp unpredictable songwriting with"
YouTube Link 2025-09-09T14:01Z 146K followers, 47.2K engagements
"Honestly I've never listened to THE GRATEFUL DEAD before. FULL-ALBUM Reactions Lessons & More 👉 https://www.patreon.com/LowEndUniversity --------------------------------------------------- ➡ Scarlet Begonias was my first real dive into The Grateful Dead and Ill admit I went in blind. I knew the name the mythology the devoted fanbase but not the music. What I discovered was a blur of rhythm and melody constantly trading places like a musical conversation where nobodys waiting their turn and somehow it works. The bass walks a tightrope between structure and freedom always one foot out the door"
YouTube Link 2025-10-07T14:01Z 146K followers, 36K engagements
"Unreleased DOOKIE Song Bass Teacher REACTS to "J.A.R." by GREEN DAY FULL-ALBUM Reactions Lessons & More 👉 https://www.patreon.com/LowEndUniversity --------------------------------------------------- ➡ Im no stranger to Green Day but hearing this unreleased track from 1994s "Dookie" had me feeling like a teenager again Jason Andrew Relva (abbreviated as "J.A.R.") is apparently a fan-favorite with its chordal bass intro the song's delicate subject matter and the early Green Day sound we've all come to love. I listen through the track for the first time and break down the beefy bass intro from"
YouTube Link 2024-06-18T15:00Z 146K followers, 55K engagements
"My first time hearing SLEEP wasn't what I expected. FULL-ALBUM Reactions Lessons & More 👉 https://www.patreon.com/LowEndUniversity --------------------------------------------------- ➡ Dragonaut was my first forray into Sleep and it finally helped me understand the appeal of stoner rock. The riffs loop but the magic is in the human fingerprints tiny shifts in attack swing and feel that give each repeat its own personality. Bass and guitar blend into one massive fuzzy wall of sound and once you settle into the groove its surprisingly hypnotic. A slow-burner but a seriously rewarding one."
YouTube Link 2025-11-14T15:02Z 146K followers, 30.3K engagements
"First Listen to NOFX The Decline Bass Teacher REACTS to a Punk Rock Epic This was unbelievable. 👉 "The Decline" LIVE AT RED ROCKS Reaction: https://youtu.be/CNoSO7Ylhqw --------------------------------------------------- ➡ I didnt know punk rock could be THIS EPIC My first time hearing The Decline by NOFX was such a worthy and righteous start to [----] and I cant thank you all enough for shoving the requests in my face for weeks on end. This was unbelievable. I thoroughly enjoyed hearing familiar songwriting elements from Idiots Are Taking Over - the clever chord progressions the bass-heavy"
YouTube Link 2024-01-03T21:45Z 146K followers, 285.4K engagements
"WHAT Did I Just WATCH Bass Teacher REACTS to Fami alien alien Bass cover - Just.INCREDIBLE JOIN ME ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/LowEndUniversity --------------------------------------------------- ➡ This might take the cake for the wildest bass playing I've ever seen The energy the intensity the controlled technique - WOW After reacting to "Judgement Day" by LOVEBITES the comments were flooded with requests for "Alien Alien Bass Cover" - a solo feature from their bassist Fami. I talk about her hybrid slap and pop techniques her use of thumb raking to create percussive "flamenco""
YouTube Link 2023-10-20T18:00Z 146K followers, 301.5K engagements
"First Time Hearing A WILHELM SCREAM Bass Teacher REACTS to The Horse - CRAZY Bass Playing "Career Suicide" FULL-ALBUM Reaction: https://www.patreon.com/posts/full-album-115009577 --------------------------------------------------- ➡ Is this punk Is it melodic hardcore I dont know but these lads SHRED The requests for The Horse by A Wilhelm Scream have been piling up and Im following your lead into deeper waters as Ive never heard of these guys before. The two-handed bass tapping came out of left field and its some of the most impressive bass playing Ive heard. I expected the song to be"
YouTube Link 2024-01-06T20:00Z 146K followers, 71.8K engagements
"Bass Teacher REACTS to PRIMUS - "Those DAMNED Blue-Collar Tweekers" (Live from Woodstock '94) 👉 Reaction to "DMV" - https://youtu.be/qc4cUtz30pQ FULL-ALBUM Reactions Lessons & More 👉 https://www.patreon.com/LowEndUniversity --------------------------------------------------- ➡ @officialprimus have always marched to the beat of their own slap but this performance of Those Damned Blue-Collar Tweekers from Woodstock [--] is where everything just clicks. In this video I explore why this live version is so iconicfrom the monstrous thumb-strikes and quirky strummed double-stops to Les Claypools"
YouTube Link 2025-05-13T14:01Z 146K followers, 466.1K engagements
"So this is TRUE psychobilly Bass Teacher REACTS to NEKROMANTIX - "Haunted Cathouse" FULL-ALBUM Reactions Lessons & More 👉 https://www.patreon.com/LowEndUniversity --------------------------------------------------- ➡ Few genres commit to a vibe like psychobilly does and Nekromantix take it to the grave.literally. Haunted Cathouse sounds like it was recorded under a full moon equal parts swing punk and B-movie score. Kim Nekroman's upright bass lines don't just anchor the song; they command it each percussive slap locking in with every snare and guitar-pick scrape until you cant tell where"
YouTube Link 2025-10-28T14:01Z 146K followers, 29.4K engagements
"It's Showtime: Sino ang makakabihag sa PUSONG UHAW ni Matchmate Lyn (Full Step In The Name Of Love) Aired (June [--] 2025): Mabait pero mahilig mangmata ng kaibigan masayahin ngunit nakakakaba kapag lasing ang biggest green at red flags ni Matchmate Tita Lyn ayon kay Hype Bestie Tita Virgie Sino kaya sa mga hakbangers ang makakabihag sa puso niya nauuhaw sa pag-ibig #GMANetwork Madlang Kapuso join the FUNanghalian with #ItsShowtime family. Watch the latest episode of 'It's Showtime' hosted by Vice Ganda Anne Curtis Vhong Navarro Karylle Jhong Hilario Amy Perez Kim Chui Jugs & Teddy MC & Lassy"
YouTube Link 2025-06-18T12:45Z 40.5M followers, 240.9K engagements
"MxPx can sound like THIS Bass Teacher REACTS to "The Theme Fiasco" FULL-ALBUM Reactions Lessons & More 👉 https://www.patreon.com/LowEndUniversity --------------------------------------------------- ➡ I first heard MxPx recently with their song "Chick Magnet" and it was such an innocent little bop that stuck in my head for weeks. I promised I'd circle back to "The Theme Fiasco" after getting numerous requests for it and it didn't even sound like the same band This dark brooding instrumental closes their [----] release "Slowly Going the Way of the Buffalo" and is chock full of great bass tones"
YouTube Link 2024-11-15T14:00Z 102K followers, [----] engagements
"Bass Teacher REACTS to RANCID - "Bloodclot" & Matt Freeman ".And Out Come the Wolves" FULL-ALBUM Reaction: https://www.patreon.com/posts/full-album-and-99476259 --------------------------------------------------- ➡ Its been exactly one year since I first analyzed ".And Out Come the Wolves" on Patreon and now Im diving into "Life Wont Wait"an album thats been described to me as a major turning point in Rancids sound. "Bloodclot" showcases everything I love about Matt Freemans playing: high-energy gallops melodic counterpoint and clever rhythmic choices that elevate the entire song. In this"
YouTube Link 2025-03-11T14:00Z 114K followers, 12.6K engagements
"Bass Teacher REACTS: Led Zeppelin "RAMBLE ON" is a MASTERCLASS on Melodic Bass Lines JOIN ME ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/LowEndUniversity --------------------------------------------------- ➡ John Paul Jones of Led Zeppelin was the very first rock bassist I latched onto when my parents gave me a copy of Led Zeppelin III on CD. After quickly realizing that my efforts to learn "Immigrant Song" at age [--] were futile I simply sat back and just let the bass grooves inspire me. Today were are finally bringing Led Zeppelin to Low End University with a reaction and analysis of "Ramble On""
YouTube Link 2023-11-14T14:00Z 129K followers, 63.8K engagements
"Bass Teacher REACTS Guns N' Roses - "Sweet Child O' Mine" Duff McKagan GET MY TONE BECOME A PATRON 👉 https://www.patreon.com/LowEndUniversity --------------------------------------------------- EPISODE 100❗ It was time to put an old friend under the microscope for a song analysis and "Sweet Child O' Mine" by Guns N' Roses is the quintessential candidate as far as rock bass playing goes. Duff McKagan was one of my earliest "rockstar" idols: he just looked so calm cool and collected as he chugged along underneath the biggest rock anthems in music history. Interestingly enough GNR broke a few"
YouTube Link 2024-02-21T18:00Z [--] followers, [----] engagements
"Type O Negative give me GOOSEBUMPS Bass Teacher REACTS to "Be My Druidess" FULL-ALBUM Reactions Lessons & More 👉 https://www.patreon.com/LowEndUniversity --------------------------------------------------- ➡ Few bands create an atmosphere quite like Type O Negative. From the first notes of "Be My Druidess" the intro riff sets the stage for something dark sinister and strangely beautiful. The brooding synth-like bass tone the haunting vocal delivery and the band's masterful use of space and layeringtheres just so much to unpack. In this video I break down how the bass line functions as an"
YouTube Link 2025-03-07T14:00Z 114K followers, [----] engagements
"Bass Teacher REACTS to RADIOHEAD - "Jigsaw Falling Into Place" FULL-ALBUM Reactions Lessons & More 👉 https://www.patreon.com/LowEndUniversity --------------------------------------------------- ➡ Radiohead are a prime example of a band I sort of "shelved" when I was younger but I've been wanting to rediscover them after getting numerous requests for this track from their [----] album "In Rainbows". Colin Greenwood's performance reminded me of why I love the bass guitar so much: it allows you to freely gel with any instrument to create a new independent part that glues everything together. I"
YouTube Link 2024-12-27T14:00Z 106K followers, 10.2K engagements
"Bass Teacher REACTS to "The Impression That I Get" - THE MIGHTY MIGHTY BOSSTONES FULL-ALBUM Reactions Lessons & More 👉 https://www.patreon.com/LowEndUniversity --------------------------------------------------- ➡ I finally sat down with The Mighty Mighty Bosstones biggest song and wowthis thing is packed with brilliant songwriting choices. The way the bass and horns interact Genius. The way the groove shifts between the verses and chorus Perfectly executed. In this breakdown I dig into the music theory behind the songs colorfully-poppy chord progressions the role of the bass in shaping the"
YouTube Link 2025-03-04T15:00Z 113K followers, [----] engagements
"NEW PROPAGANDHI IS HERE Bass Teacher REACTS to "At Peace" Propagandhi FULL-ALBUM Reactions 👉 https://www.patreon.com/LowEndUniversity --------------------------------------------------- ➡ Propagandhis new album drops on May [--] [----] and if "At Peace" is any indication were in for something remarkable. I finally feel like Im part of the clubgetting to experience their new music alongside everyone else in real time. This track quickly reels you in with an attention-grabbing buildup between the guitar and vocals before launching into classic Propagandhi goodness. In this video I break down the"
YouTube Link 2025-04-01T14:00Z 116K followers, 19.9K engagements
"Punk Rock.but it's BEAUTIFUL Bass Teacher REACTS to "International You Day" by NUFAN FULL-ALBUM Reactions Lessons & More 👉 https://www.patreon.com/LowEndUniversity --------------------------------------------------- ➡ When I first heard "International You Day" I wasnt just enjoying the songI was actively learning from it. No Use For A Name deliver something deceptively simple here but underneath the surface is a goldmine of great songwriting moves. In this video I highlight how the rhythmic setup in the intro sets the tone for the entire track the tasteful arrangement choices that give the"
YouTube Link 2025-04-18T13:00Z 118K followers, 16.2K engagements
"Early Nu Metal INCUBUS Bass Teacher REACTS to "A Certain Shade of Green" & Dirk Lance FULL-ALBUM Reactions Lessons & More 👉 https://www.patreon.com/LowEndUniversity --------------------------------------------------- ➡ Incubus is one of those bands Ive always appreciated but never fully explored beyond "Make Yourself". "A Certain Shade of Green" from their S.C.I.E.N.C.E. album has been requested countless times and wowwhat a change of pace. This track highlights the bands early experimental energy with funky slap bass grooves chromatically-tinged riffs and unexpected tonal shifts across the"
YouTube Link 2025-02-28T14:00Z 113K followers, [----] engagements
"My first GOJIRA Analysis Bass Teacher REACTS to "Global Warming" Live at the Silver Cord Studio FULL-ALBUM Reactions Lessons & More 👉 https://www.patreon.com/LowEndUniversity --------------------------------------------------- ➡ Gojira are a band I've always respected but never fully explored and after seeing their recent performance at the Olympics I knew it was time to dive deeper. "Global Warming" is a track that takes its time unfolding and this live in-studio performance from Silver Cord Studio offers an even deeper appreciation of its intricacies. In this video I break down the power"
YouTube Link 2025-02-04T15:00Z 116K followers, 17.8K engagements
"This is WEIRD. First Time Hearing MADNESS Bass Teacher REACTS to "House of Fun" FULL-ALBUM Reactions Lessons & More 👉 https://www.patreon.com/LowEndUniversity --------------------------------------------------- ➡ When the random number generator summoned "House of Fun" by Madness I had zero context and even less preparationjust how I like it. What I found was a rollercoaster of accidentals chromaticism and a bass line that never took its foot off the gas. In this analysis I take a closer look at the key ambiguity how the song constantly modulates and why the simplicity of the bass rhythm is"
YouTube Link 2025-04-13T13:00Z 118K followers, 23.8K engagements
"Bass Teacher REACTS to MUDVAYNE - "Not Falling" (Official Video) FULL-ALBUM Reactions Lessons & More 👉 https://www.patreon.com/LowEndUniversity --------------------------------------------------- ➡ The more I explore Ryan Martinie's body of work I'm quickly hearing how well he can adapt his unique playing style to every musical environment. While L.D. [--] showcased a raw aggressive approach with immensely-percussive bass lines his work with Soften the Glare showcased quite a jazzy melodic side of his playing. After hearing "Not Falling" I feel like his parts on this track really blended both"
YouTube Link 2024-11-22T14:00Z 103K followers, 12.3K engagements
"Bass Teacher REACTS INCUBUS "Are You In" Dirk Lance's Grooves Are PURE Warm Fuzzies "Make Yourself" from @incubusTV has always been a go-to album for me on long drives. Funnily enough I've NEVER ventured further into their body of work In this video I react to "Are You In" (by request) from their album "Morning View" for the first time featuring the smooth funky bass grooves from original bassist Alex Katunich (known as Dirk Lance). When an Incubus song comes on I always know the bass will be front-and-center and this track delivered. I discuss the massive mojo behind the "swung" 16th notes"
YouTube Link 2023-09-09T11:12Z 68.7K followers, [----] engagements
"My first TYPE O NEGATIVE listen Bass Teacher REACTS to "Black No. 1" & Peter Steele FULL-ALBUM Reactions Lessons & More 👉 https://www.patreon.com/LowEndUniversity --------------------------------------------------- ➡ This was my first time hearing Type O Negative and "Black No. [--] (Little Miss Scare-All)" was quite the introduction. From its sludgy swagger to its lush atmospheres the track delivers a masterclass in dynamics. Peter Steeles voice commands attention whether delivering a low brooding melody or a soaring scream. The songs cinematic structure complete with eerie harpsichord layers"
YouTube Link 2025-01-21T15:00Z 110K followers, 40.5K engagements
"Rich Kids On LSD This is wild. Bass Teacher REACTS to Betrayed JOIN ME ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/LowEndUniversity --------------------------------------------------- ➡ This might be the best band name Ive ever seen RKL have been one of the top-requested bands lately and I was eager to get to this one from their album "Riches To Rags" due to these hilarious names and titles. I even had a request for "Betrayed" from Brian Robinson (A Wilhelm Scream) and after hearing THAT guy play I knew I was in for a ride. The shades of thrash metal in their sound really surprised me and were"
YouTube Link 2024-01-16T19:15Z 115K followers, 75.7K engagements
"Didn't Expect THAT. Bass Teacher REACTS to Strung Out - "ANALOG" FULL-ALBUM Reactions Lessons & More 👉 https://www.patreon.com/LowEndUniversity --------------------------------------------------- ➡ After only scratching the surface of Strung Outs catalog with "Firecracker" Ive been eager to circle back. "Analog" from their [----] album "Exile in Oblivion" delivered a heavier more aggressive sound than I expected. In this analysis I delve into the technical brilliance of Chris Aikens bass work how the dual guitars create a massive sonic depth through contrasting parts the unexpected harshness"
YouTube Link 2025-01-17T14:00Z 108K followers, 11.6K engagements
"Wait THE OFFSPRING have KILLER bass lines Bass Teacher REACTS to "I Choose" 👉 FULL-ALBUM Reactions Lessons & More: https://www.patreon.com/LowEndUniversity --------------------------------------------------- ➡ Ill be honest: I didnt know The Offspring were considered a punk rock bandmore like Oh yeah that 90s group that played at every skating rink. But "I Choose" showed me a very different side of the bands musicality. This song doesnt just have a good bass lineit IS the bass line. In this video I discuss exactly how the bass elevates the main guitar riff the subtle use of chromaticism that"
YouTube Link 2025-06-03T14:00Z 122K followers, 13.1K engagements
"EMG Bass Pickups A/B Demo Warwick Thumb Basses SONG: "Cloudless" by Tetrafusion: https://tetrafusion.bandcamp.com/album/horizons-ep ________________________________ 🔴 YouTube Live Streams every Tuesday 🟢 Lesson Videos every Wednesday CONNECT: 🖥 Website http://www.LowEndUniversity.com 📸 Instagram https://www.instagram.com/MarkMichell 📘 Facebook http://www.facebook.com/MarkMichell 🐦 Twitter http://www.twitter.com/MarkMichellBass 📚 Tabs/Instruction Books http://www.MarkMichellStore.com JOIN MY CHANNEL: https://www.youtube.com/LowEndUniversity/join 📺 WATCH MORE: [--] Tips for Better Bass"
YouTube Link 2017-09-01T09:10Z 129K followers, 89.6K engagements
"Bass Teacher REACTS to Steve DiGiorgio & Jeroen Paul Thesseling QUADVIUM - "Nstrnd" Get Quadvium's NEW ALBUM here 👉 https://quadvium.agoniarecords.com/ --------------------------------------------------- ➡ The word "dense" doesnt even begin to describe whats going on in Quadviums Nastrondand I mean that in the best possible way. With fretless titans Steve DiGiorgio and Jeroen Paul Thesseling steering the ship this track is a masterclass in how two bass players can share the spotlight without stepping on each others toes. In this video I discuss the contrast between their bass tones the"
YouTube Link 2025-07-08T14:00Z 127K followers, [----] engagements
"TOOL & PRIMUS playing "AENEMA" Bass Teacher REACTS to Justin Chancellor & Les "Maynard" Claypool GET MY "TOOL" BASS TONE PRESET: https://www.patreon.com/LowEndUniversity --------------------------------------------------- ➡ WORLDS COLLIDE I'm here for it Just back in April of [----] members of Tool and Primus came together to benefit longtime friend and collaborator Jimmy Hayward who has been courageously battling an aggressive case of cancer. I got wind of this video a few weeks ago and knew I had to cover it on the channel ASAP In this video I discuss the similarities and differences of both"
YouTube Link 2023-09-18T21:30Z 101K followers, 20.4K engagements
"Attempting "newer" AFI again. Bass Teacher REACTS to "Affliction" FULL-ALBUM Reactions Lessons & More 👉 https://www.patreon.com/LowEndUniversity --------------------------------------------------- ➡ I went into this track expecting AFIs newer more "polished" soundbut "Affliction" surprisingly retained that relentless energy and intricate layering I came to love hearing their earlier material. The riffs are massive the bass work is absolutely cooking and the arrangement is a masterclass in building tension. I discuss bassist Hunter Burgans frenetic-yet-perfectly placed bass lines how they"
YouTube Link 2025-01-31T14:00Z 110K followers, [----] engagements
"Bass Teacher REACTS to CRYPTOPSY - "Until There's Nothing Left" (Bass Playthrough) FULL-ALBUM Reactions Lessons & More 👉 https://www.patreon.com/LowEndUniversity --------------------------------------------------- ➡ In the world of death metal subtlety isnt usually the first thing you think of but Oli Pinards bass playthrough of Cryptopsys Until Theres Nothing Left is packed with nuance beneath the sheer ferocity. From fretting-hand efficiency to unexpected slap and strum accents his approach is both surgical and savage. Brutality may be the headline here but the control and precision is"
YouTube Link 2025-09-12T13:00Z 146K followers, 31.5K engagements
"I can't get enough of PROPAGANDHI Bass Teacher REACTS to "Unscripted Moment" Propagandhi FULL-ALBUM Reactions 👉 https://www.patreon.com/LowEndUniversity --------------------------------------------------- ➡ "Unscripted Moment" was voted 2nd place last month from our Patreon community and I know they've been waiting for me to dig into the band's "Failed States" album. I've already fallen in love with the band many times over but this is the type of track I've been looking for: a bass-forward take on their immersive songwriting style. I discuss the interesting tonal choices from Todd during"
YouTube Link 2024-11-26T15:00Z 103K followers, 17.2K engagements
"First Time Hearing BELVEDERE Bass Teacher REACTS to "Elephant March" FULL-ALBUM Reactions Lessons & More 👉 https://www.patreon.com/LowEndUniversity --------------------------------------------------- ➡ Belvederes Elephant March was a top-voted song request on Patreon and it did not disappoint This track from their [----] album "Hindsight ts the Sixth Sense" showcases their bold songwriting weaving bluesy riffs chromatic tension and intricate phrasing into a heavy yet playful sound. In this analysis I explore how the band cleverly reprises a central melodic theme throughout the song the"
YouTube Link 2025-01-14T15:00Z 108K followers, [----] engagements
""The Process Of Belief" FULL ALBUM ANALYSIS Bass Teacher REACTS to Bad Religion FULL-ALBUM Reactions Lessons & More 👉 https://www.patreon.com/LowEndUniversity --------------------------------------------------- ➡ After being introduced to Bad Religion with their track "Epiphany" I suspected it was a complete outlier track relative to the band's overall style. I feel I was wrong because "The Process Of Belief" had endless nods to the melodic genius of "Epiphany" with a zillion more surprises woven into the rest of the album. I'm still unsure what to make of this band but what I do know is"
YouTube Link 2025-04-29T14:00Z 119K followers, 15.3K engagements
"First Listen to TOOL - "7empest" Bass Teacher REACTS to Justin Chancellor Get my TOOL Bass Preset 👉 https://www.patreon.com/posts/tool-10-000-days-95199883 --------------------------------------------------- ➡ I've held off on hearing much of "Fear Inoculum" after receiving so many requests for its songs on the channel but you guys recently voted "7empest" as my next track to hear: the 16-minute epic album closer that sounds exactly like a kaleidoscope looks. I discuss Tool's art of slowly cycling through motifs how they tend to alter each motif rhythmically and harmonically a breakdown of"
YouTube Link 2024-12-13T14:00Z 104K followers, 24.8K engagements
"What its like playing bass in a metal band in [----] #shorts 👾 Twitch Live Streams: twitch.tv/LowEndUniversity 🔴 YouTube Lesson Videos every Wednesday CONNECT: 🖥 Website http://www.LowEndUniversity.com 📸 Instagram https://www.instagram.com/MarkMichell ♫ Tik Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@markmichellbass 📘 Facebook http://www.facebook.com/MarkMichell 🐦 Twitter http://www.twitter.com/MarkMichellBass 📚 Tabs/Instruction Books http://www.MarkMichellStore.com JOIN MY CHANNEL: https://www.youtube.com/LowEndUniversity/join 📺 WATCH MORE: [--] Tips for Better Bass Tone: https://youtu.be/r3023n4xAmc 10"
YouTube Link 2023-10-12T23:07Z 51.5K followers, 2.3M engagements
"CELTIC Punk First Time Hearing FLOGGING MOLLY Bass Teacher REACTS to "Drunken Lullabies" FULL-ALBUM Reactions Lessons & More 👉 https://www.patreon.com/LowEndUniversity --------------------------------------------------- ➡ I'm back with another bonus episode where I randomly draw song requests from our Patreon community And lo and behold I'm now aware of CELTIC PUNK What an insanely-fun ensemble full of energy pumping bass lines an overstimulating array of melodies and a chorus that's probably stuck in my head permanently. I discuss why the melody cadence is so effective how the fiddle"
YouTube Link 2024-12-15T15:00Z 132K followers, 24.9K engagements
""Synth Era" RUSH Bass Teacher REACTS to "New World Man" & Geddy Lee FULL-ALBUM Reactions Lessons & More 👉 https://www.patreon.com/LowEndUniversity --------------------------------------------------- ➡ The "synth era" of Rush's catalog has mostly eluded me but "New World Man" was highly requested in a poll I posted last year. So I'm circling back This track showcases the band experimenting with new sounds and forging a fresh path. While the sound is a bit different from the Rush I came to love their songwriting brilliance still manages to shine through. In this video I delve into the music"
YouTube Link 2025-01-03T14:00Z 107K followers, 12.3K engagements
"Bass Teacher REACTS to PEARL JAM - Rats FULL-ALBUM Reactions Lessons & More 👉 https://www.patreon.com/LowEndUniversity --------------------------------------------------- ➡ Rats is yet another example of why Im revisiting bands I didnt fully appreciate growing up. Pearl Jams "Vs." was released in [----] but this deep cut feels fresh and endlessly intriguing due to Jeff Aments imaginative bass lines. From the pentatonic grooves in the intro to the clever chord inversions in the chorus this track shows how much thought went into their arrangements. In this breakdown I dig into the juicy verse"
YouTube Link 2025-01-24T14:00Z 109K followers, [----] engagements
"THE WARNING Bass Teacher REACTS to "Dust to Dust" Live in CDMX - These Ladies WILL GO FAR JOIN ME ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/LowEndUniversity --------------------------------------------------- ➡ "DUST TO DUST" by The Warning will be stuck in my head this weekend. No filler quality songwriting with great hooks a driving bass groove and an ensemble elevated with top-notch production. What more could you want In this video I react and analyze @TheWarningfor the first time and am immediately grabbed by the vocals and drumming of Paulina "Pau" Vlez who is perfectly locking in with"
YouTube Link 2023-10-13T17:00Z 111K followers, 58.6K engagements
"My first SLEEP TOKEN experience Bass Teacher REACTS to "EMERGENCE" FULL-ALBUM Reactions Lessons & More 👉 https://www.patreon.com/LowEndUniversity --------------------------------------------------- ➡ What the hell did I just hear Sleep Tokens "Emergence" was my first ever listen to the band and right away I understood why people say they dont sound like anyone but themselves. The song effortlessly blends lush vocal melodies syncopated grooves modern pop production and crushingly heavy guitarssometimes all at once. In this breakdown I analyze how the vocal lines stay locked into a small"
YouTube Link 2025-04-04T13:00Z 135K followers, 56.1K engagements
"Lagwagon TRULY have my heart. Bass Teacher REACTS to "Obsolete Absolute" "Trashed" FULL-ALBUM Reaction: https://www.patreon.com/posts/full-album-107134932 --------------------------------------------------- ➡ Lagwagon have quickly become a new favorite for me after hearing 1994's "Trashed" but I hadn't yet heard them with Joe Raposo holding down the low end. This was bound to be a shoe-in for me having already loved his work with Rich Kids On LSDand sure enough this one suckered me in immediately. I discuss his incredible jazz bass tone a break down of the intro grooves how they slowly evolve"
YouTube Link 2024-12-24T15:00Z 106K followers, 17.1K engagements
"My first listen to THE FLATLINERS stumped me. Bass Teacher REACTS to "KHTDR" FULL-ALBUM Reactions Lessons & More 👉 https://www.patreon.com/LowEndUniversity --------------------------------------------------- ➡ A punk band crafting a 7-minute track packed with ska hardcore reggae prog rock and metal influences Thats a recipe for something truly intriguing. "KHTDR" by The Flatliners is a genre-bending ride that kept me guessing at every turn. In this video I dive into why the bass tone is so unconventional for punk the songs unpredictable structure how the band cleverly uses modal interchange"
YouTube Link 2025-03-25T14:00Z 115K followers, [----] engagements
"First Time Hearing THE BOUNCING SOULS Bass Teacher REACTS to "Better Days" FULL-ALBUM Reactions Lessons & More 👉 https://www.patreon.com/LowEndUniversity --------------------------------------------------- ➡ It finally happenedI'm checking out The Bouncing Souls "Better Days" was an intriguing first impression packed with high-energy punk unexpected twists and a bass line that (randomly) reminded me of Fleetwood Mac. What really fascinates me is how the songs structure almost toys with the listeners expectations mirroring the emotional push-and-pull of a relationships aftermath. I dig into"
YouTube Link 2025-03-18T14:00Z 115K followers, [----] engagements
"Another day another BAD RELIGION analysis and I ain't mad because this band is brilliant. 👉 "Generator" FULL-ALBUM Reaction: https://www.patreon.com/posts/full-album-bad-116536171 --------------------------------------------------- ➡ Ive described Bad Religion before as the quiet friend who only speaks when they really have something to sayand "Better Off Dead" reinforced that feeling all over again. Just like in other tracks Ive covered they lean into restraint: simple progressions clean vocal harmonies and a rhythm section that knows when to hold back. But here it's that quiet restraint"
YouTube Link 2025-08-24T13:00Z 131K followers, 11.2K engagements
"Bass Teacher REACTS to LES CLAYPOOL in The Claypool Lennon Delirium - Blood and Rockets FULL-ALBUM Reactions Lessons & More 👉 https://www.patreon.com/LowEndUniversity --------------------------------------------------- ➡ I've slowly been making my way through Primus catalog over the last year but many of you have urged me to check out Les Claypools side projects. "Blood and Rockets" by The Claypool Lennon Delirium comes highly requested and I truly had no idea what I was in for. In this video I break down the unusual chord progressions that kept me guessing how Les adapts his playing style"
YouTube Link 2025-02-07T14:00Z 111K followers, [----] engagements
"First Time Hearing RANCID Bass Teacher REACTS to Maxwell Murder - WHAT Just Happened FULL-ALBUM REACTION: https://www.patreon.com/posts/full-album-and-99476259 --------------------------------------------------- ➡ You guys REALLY wanted me to hear @rancid and their track "Maxwell Murder" and I'm finally hearing the band for the first time I wasn't sure what to expect from an 85-second track but I don't think you could've packed more action into this zinger of a bass feature. Matt Freeman plays with a heavy-handed intensity and rips gritty grooves walking bass lines and one of the coolest bass"
YouTube Link 2023-12-13T23:00Z 126K followers, 314K engagements
"First Time Hearing THE USED Bass Teacher REACTS to "The Bird and the Worm" FULL-ALBUM Reactions Lessons & More 👉 https://www.patreon.com/LowEndUniversity --------------------------------------------------- ➡ Ill admit I had a very different idea of what The Used might sound like. But The Bird and the Worm quickly grabbed me with its theatrical almost cinematic intensity. In this video I unpack how the song leans into horror-inspired musicality (half-step motifs diminished chords) why the string arrangements elevate the drama and how the band blends this darkness with a ridiculously-catchy"
YouTube Link 2025-08-31T13:00Z 132K followers, 12.4K engagements
"CHOKING VICTIM threw me OFF. Bass Teacher REACTS to "500 Channels" 👉 FULL-ALBUM Reactions Lessons & More: https://www.patreon.com/LowEndUniversity --------------------------------------------------- ➡ From the moment I hit play [---] Channels was a musical curveball that completely caught me off guard. Judging by the album cover I expected crusty aggressive punknot a ska-core banger with one of the most upbeat bass intros ever tied to a song about societal collapse and hard drugs. In this video I unpack the wild juxtaposition between lyrical themes and tone break down that rapid-fire bass line"
YouTube Link 2025-06-24T14:00Z 135K followers, 45.4K engagements
"First Time Hearing HI-STANDARD Bass Teacher REACTS to "Dear My Friend" FULL-ALBUM Reactions Lessons & More 👉 https://www.patreon.com/LowEndUniversity --------------------------------------------------- ➡ I assumed this would be another entry in the high-octane technique-heavy world of Japanese rock but Hi-Standards Dear My Friend hit me with something that sounded straight out of Southern California in the most unexpected way. This song has all the ingredients of an airtight punk anthem: clean catchy chord progressions driving rhythms and effortless melodic hooks. In this video I break down"
YouTube Link 2025-07-11T13:00Z 128K followers, 38.8K engagements
""Nutshell" (MTV Unplugged) is RIVETING Bass Teacher REACTS to Alice In Chains & Mike Inez JOIN ME ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/LowEndUniversity --------------------------------------------------- ➡ How can such a simple song be so deep nuanced and complex all at the same time "Nutshell" by Alice In Chains is an emotional gut-punch and I'm really fulfilled finally seeing the MTV Unplugged version for the very first time. The lyrics from Layne Staley and the somber chord voicings from Jerry Cantrell -- glued together by the warm lyrical bass melodies from Mike Inez -- make this song is a"
YouTube Link 2023-11-02T14:00Z 101K followers, 61.2K engagements
"PENNYWISE bass lines are CATCHY Bass Teacher REACTS to "Society" FULL-ALBUM Reactions Lessons & More 👉 https://www.patreon.com/LowEndUniversity --------------------------------------------------- ➡ Ive covered a handful of punk bands now but Pennywise immediately struck me as different. "Society" leans into that thrashier side of punk and the tones production and relentless energy made me feel right at home. In this analysis I break down how the bass sets the foundation for the entire song the subtle movement in the pre-chorus that keeps things interesting how the drum and bass mix gives"
YouTube Link 2025-03-14T13:00Z 115K followers, 13.9K engagements
"Drinking BEER for my very first MUSTARD PLUG experience FULL-ALBUM Reactions Lessons & More 👉 https://www.patreon.com/LowEndUniversity --------------------------------------------------- ➡ After analyzing Reel Big Fishs Beer the next logical stop on the ska train (as you all insisted) was to hear Mustard Plugs takewith a song also called Beer. In this analysis I dive into the cleverly withheld horn section (until just the right moment) the music theory behind the chord progressions how they seamlessly rotate instruments to maintain a steady momentum and why introducing a brand-new horn"
YouTube Link 2025-04-15T14:00Z 117K followers, [----] engagements
"Kinda creepy. Bass Teacher REACTS to STRUNG OUT - "Exhumation of Virginia Madison" 👉 "Twisted By Design" FULL-ALBUM Reaction: https://www.patreon.com/posts/full-album-out-142499625 --------------------------------------------------- ➡ Strung Outs Exhumation of Virginia Madison might have the most "death metal" song title in all of punk rock and the subject matter comes pretty close to matching it. This video dives into the songs mysterious narrative (who is Virginia) and the fan theories surrounding its meaning while breaking down the bands beefy metal-tinged riffing Jim Cherrys gnarly bass"
YouTube Link 2025-09-26T13:00Z 146K followers, 14.7K engagements
"Bass Teacher REACTION "YYZ" - Rush Geddy Lee Wrote THE HARDEST Bass Lines. JOIN ME ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/LowEndUniversity --------------------------------------------------- ➡ I was chomping at the bit to do another Rush reaction video so here we are with another analysis YYZ is forever my favorite @rush song which is the iconic instrumental masterpiece from their album Moving Pictures released in [----]. This record has it ALL and showcases Geddy Alex and Neil firing on all cylinders (okay they do that on just about every album.) In my eyes this is a benchmark track that all bass"
YouTube Link 2023-06-27T13:00Z 131K followers, 132.8K engagements
"First Time Hearing JEFF ROSENSTOCK Bass Teacher REACTS to "Festival Song" FULL-ALBUM Reactions Lessons & More 👉 https://www.patreon.com/LowEndUniversity --------------------------------------------------- ➡ "Festival Song" was my first foray into Jeff Rosenstocks world and funnily enough I initially assumed he was just a bassist I needed to check out. Instead I was met with a brilliant songwriter who leans into dense layering bold harmonic turns and a vocal performance that swings from playful to unhinged. In this video I break down the shifting tonal centers the subtly-reused motifs that"
YouTube Link 2025-09-16T14:00Z 146K followers, 10.9K engagements
"First Listen to MUDVAYNE "Death Blooms" Bass Teacher REACTS to Ryan Martinie's Beautiful Grooves JOIN ME ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/LowEndUniversity --------------------------------------------------- ➡ After analyzing "DIG" by Mudvayne I checked out Ryan's current band @SoftenTheGlare shortly after. Coming back to experience "Death Blooms" for the first time gave me a LOT of perspective on his playing when returning to a Mudvayne song. I really really appreciate how he can cut through even the densest of mixes (and compositions) with lyrical bass lines that REALLY elevate the song."
YouTube Link 2023-10-10T13:00Z 101K followers, 106.6K engagements
"THIS is Psychobilly I'm HOOKED. Bass Teacher REACTS to "Pain" by Tiger Army FULL-ALBUM Reactions Lessons & More 👉 https://www.patreon.com/LowEndUniversity --------------------------------------------------- ➡ For whatever reason this song hit me right in the feels on my very first listen. Although I don't have much experience playing the double bass I love studying the approaches these players have in more of a "rock" setting. If this is what "psychobilly" is like I'm already hooked. Tiger Army's song "Pain" is such a well-written song driven by a unique energy that only an upright bass can"
YouTube Link 2024-07-16T15:00Z 89.2K followers, 14.1K engagements
"Bass Teacher REACTS POLYPHIA "Ego Death" feat. Steve Vai Clay Gober HYBRID Picking On BASS JOIN ME ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/LowEndUniversity --------------------------------------------------- ➡ @Polyphia have been taking the guitar world by storm lately and honestly just disrupting the music industry entirely with a sold-out world tour and a new record that is about as innovative as it gets. This is lightning in a bottle guys. Tim Henson and Scott LePage have crafted some pop masterpieces disguised by brilliant fretboard wizardry. How can a band blend these worlds so well In this"
YouTube Link 2023-06-02T15:30Z 135K followers, 72.7K engagements
"Bass Teacher REACTS Jamiroquai "SPACE COWBOY" Is An Encyclopedia of RIDICULOUS BASS LICKS "Space Cowboy" by Jamiroquai is an endless tap of absolutely-filthy bass fills grooves and funky licks. I mean this video could've been four hours long if I didn't stop myself from admiring each one as it ripped by in a sea of lush and funky goodness. If you're a bass player and decided to learn this song note-for-note I'm positive you'd come out a completely different player. In this video we're REALLY putting this bass performance by somebody named "Mr. X" (is it Stuart Zender.) under the microscope. I"
YouTube Link 2023-08-18T19:02Z 68.7K followers, [----] engagements
"Bass Teacher REACTS to BLINK-182 - "Mutt" FULL-ALBUM Reactions Lessons & More 👉 https://www.patreon.com/LowEndUniversity --------------------------------------------------- ➡ You guys have been requesting this one forever now and I promised I'd circle back It's been a lifetime since I've heard blink-182's "Mutt" but it transported me back in time the second Tom's vocals kicked in. As I've said in my recent videos on the band I'm only just now discovering their genius way of altering riff subtleties and how resourceful they are when arranging a few simple ingredients throughout their anthemic"
YouTube Link 2024-12-17T15:00Z 115K followers, 62.8K engagements
"Back to HOT WATER MUSIC Bass Teacher REACTS to "Blackjaw" FULL-ALBUM Reactions Lessons & More 👉 https://www.patreon.com/LowEndUniversity --------------------------------------------------- ➡ Some songs hit you with an immediate punch and others unfold like a puzzleHot Water Musics Blackjaw seems to do both. From the jazzy ride cymbal intro to the bass-heavy waltz-like interlude this track never sits still. What starts as a punchy driving anthem unexpectedly transforms into something downright orchestral and I had to rewind just to process it all. In this video I analyze the songs unorthodox"
YouTube Link 2025-03-21T13:00Z 115K followers, [----] engagements
"THRICE are songwriting KINGS. Bass Teacher REACTS to "So Strange I Remember You" FULL-ALBUM Reactions Lessons & More 👉 https://www.patreon.com/LowEndUniversity --------------------------------------------------- ➡ This was my second dive into Thrices catalog and So Strange I Remember You reminded me why I need to hear more from them. The song blends lush atmospheric chords with clever shifts in tonality all tied together by dynamic bass lines and haunting vocal production. In this video I break down how the band uses tension as a storytelling tool the role of ninth chords in creating their"
YouTube Link 2025-01-19T15:00Z 109K followers, [----] engagements
"Bass Teacher REACTS to THE SUICIDE MACHINES - "High Anxiety" 👉 "Destruction by Definition" FULL-ALBUM Reaction: https://www.patreon.com/posts/full-album-by-110054931 --------------------------------------------------- ➡ This one's been a long time coming. After being blown away by Royce Nunley's playing on "Destruction by Definition" I wanted to hear where The Suicide Machines went nextespecially with a new bassist in the mix. "High Anxiety" turned out to be a literal "perfect" follow-up. In this video I break down why this songs lean mean and totally airtight two-minute runtime works so"
YouTube Link 2025-08-08T13:01Z 130K followers, [----] engagements
"Sublime are BACK Bass Teacher REACTS to "Ensenada" Official Music Video FULL-ALBUM Reactions Lessons & More 👉 https://www.patreon.com/LowEndUniversity --------------------------------------------------- ➡ Sublime are actually BACK The new single Ensenada" marks the bands first original release in decades fronted by the late Bradley Nowells son Jakob. As someone still brand new to their catalog I approached this one without any nostalgia goggles and was met with a warm unexpectedly authentic sound. In this video I explore how the laid-back production preserves their signature sound how Eric"
YouTube Link 2025-08-05T14:00Z 130K followers, [----] engagements
"First Time Hearing AVAIL Bass Teacher REACTS to "Blue Times Two" FULL-ALBUM Reactions Lessons & More 👉 https://www.patreon.com/LowEndUniversity --------------------------------------------------- ➡ Melodic hardcore band AVAIL are still together but haven't released an album in [--] years Today I'm hearing them for the first time with a song from their "final" album "Front Porch Stories" released in [----]. "Blue Times Two" is a simple well-rounded song boasting all of the punk-rock elements I like but with a bass performance that pretty much steals the show. Bassist Justin "Gwomper" Burdick"
YouTube Link 2024-10-15T15:00Z 121K followers, [----] engagements
"One GIANT Bass Solo Bass Teacher REACTS to [--] Fingers Louie - "100 PROOF" JOIN ME ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/LowEndUniversity --------------------------------------------------- ➡ No matter what video I post lately it's guaranteed that there will be requests for "100 Proof" by [--] Fingers Louie in the comments. Bassist Joe Principe absolutely monopolizes this song and I think it's actually one long bass solo disguised as an epic punk rock song. Right out of the gate I was hit with a monstrous high-fidelity bass tone packed with precision and clarity. The bass intro IS the main song"
YouTube Link 2024-02-14T17:00Z 129K followers, 42.6K engagements
"Running out of ways to say I love PROPAGANDHI. Bass Teacher REACTS to "A Speculative Fiction" Propagandhi FULL-ALBUM Reactions 👉 https://www.patreon.com/LowEndUniversity --------------------------------------------------- ➡ Its always exciting to hear a band you love in a slightly different light. Propagandhis "A Speculative Fiction" is a prime example of this showcasing a more thrash-inspired approach while still delivering their signature musical complexity. In this video I explore how the song's standard tuning shifts their tonal palette the way the bass lines complement the guitar"
YouTube Link 2025-01-28T15:00Z 110K followers, 12K engagements
"VOODOO GLOW SKULLS won me over SO FAST. Bass Teacher REACTS to "Shoot the Moon" FULL-ALBUM Reactions Lessons & More 👉 https://www.patreon.com/LowEndUniversity --------------------------------------------------- ➡ If a thrash metal band and a ska band walked into a bar and started jamming in a minor key Shoot the Moon is probably what would happen. This track lives in a surprisingly brooding placeswimming in chromatic horn lines high-speed double tonguing and dark minor key riffs that sound like Diamond Head sat in with a ska band on Halloween. In this video I unpack the theory behind their"
YouTube Link 2025-04-25T13:01Z 119K followers, 20.8K engagements
"WOW. I forgot about this band. Bass Teacher REACTS to BARONESS - "Borderlines" FULL-ALBUM Reactions Lessons & More 👉 https://www.patreon.com/LowEndUniversity --------------------------------------------------- ➡ I had completely forgotten about Baroness but thanks to this random drawing "Borderlines" became the perfect reintroductionand what an ideal track to land on. In this video I break down how the rhythmic crosscurrents between bass guitar and drums create a mesmerizing kaleidoscope of melody and harmony the smart use of hemiolas to stretch and tug at the groove how the layered vocals"
YouTube Link 2025-05-25T13:00Z 121K followers, [----] engagements
"Why do FLEETWOOD MAC bass lines hit SO hard FULL-ALBUM Reactions Lessons & More 👉 https://www.patreon.com/LowEndUniversity --------------------------------------------------- ➡ Before the prog and before the metalthere was Fleetwood Mac. And revisiting Go Your Own Way reminded me exactly why John McVie is in my personal bass player Hall of Fame. In this video I analyze what makes his bass line so gutsy melodic and absolutely essential to the identity of the track. From the way it jumps into the next chord just a little too soon to how it interacts with the vocal melodies like a duet this is"
YouTube Link 2025-05-09T13:00Z 119K followers, [----] engagements
"Bass Teacher REACTS to Justin Chancellor TOOL "Pneuma" HAS THIS BAND PEAKED GET MY "TOOL" BASS TONE PRESET: https://www.patreon.com/LowEndUniversity --------------------------------------------------- ➡ After "Forty Six & 2" won the last TOOL poll many of you were disappointed "Pneuma" didn't win. Ask and ye shall receive After a 13-year lull Tool dropped "Fear Inoculum" in [----] and easily topped the charts (remember when all the Taylor Swift fans got mad Pepperidge Farm remembers.) If you ask me What I've heard so far is classic Tool firing on all cylinders. In this video I go down the"
YouTube Link 2023-09-12T13:00Z 101K followers, 114K engagements
"I CANNOT figure out THE FLATLINERS. Bass Teacher REACTS to "He Was A Jazzman" FULL-ALBUM Reactions Lessons & More 👉 https://www.patreon.com/LowEndUniversity --------------------------------------------------- ➡ The Flatliners continue to be a mystery Im more than happy to keep solving. This time I randomly landed on He Was a Jazzman via this month's random drawing but I'm left scratching my head just like I was the first time. From its laid-back almost reggae-inspired groove to its sudden tempo shift and powerful crescendo near the outro this track quickly pulled the rug out from under me."
YouTube Link 2025-07-27T13:01Z 129K followers, [----] engagements
"First Time Seeing IRON MAIDEN Live Bass Teacher REACTS to Steve Harris playing "POWERSLAVE" JOIN ME ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/LowEndUniversity --------------------------------------------------- ➡ You hear about Iron Maiden you know about Iron Maiden.but have you SEEN Iron Maiden I've been missing out "POWERSLAVE" has been highly-requested the last few months and in this video I analyze a live performance from 1985's "Live After Death" live album shot at Long Beach Arena. I honestly expected to see Steve Harris tearing the strings apart but his playing is quite effortless - he"
YouTube Link 2023-09-28T14:00Z 100K followers, 94.8K engagements
"Bass Teacher REACTS to SCALE THE SUMMIT - "Blue Sun" (Official Video) FULL-ALBUM Reactions Lessons & More 👉 https://www.patreon.com/LowEndUniversity --------------------------------------------------- ➡ Today is the 10-year anniversary of V the last album I released with Scale the Summit so I had to revisit the Blue Sun music video. This ones part reaction part analysis as I break down the bass lines I wrote: where I went independent where I joined the guitars for maximum impact where I filled the empty spaces how I shaped the grooves with melodic contrast and the rhythmic variations I made"
YouTube Link 2025-09-18T14:01Z 146K followers, [----] engagements
"Bass Teacher REACTS The Omnific "Antecedent" Ft. Clay Gober of Polyphia [--] Bassists & NO Guitars JOIN ME ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/LowEndUniversity --------------------------------------------------- ➡ @TheOmnificBand happens when you ditch the guitar player and it quickly works out in your favor KIDDING However we at Low End University are obviously biased toward bass players and this trio from Melbourne Australia kicked it up a notch with a killer drummer and TWO bass players To sweeten the deal Clay Gober from Polyphia makes a filthy cameo to imprint his signature style on this"
YouTube Link 2023-06-15T13:00Z 135K followers, 20.7K engagements
"NEW STREETLIGHT MANIFESTO Bass Teacher REACTS to "Enormous" 👉 "Everything Goes Numb" FULL-ALBUM REACTION: https://www.patreon.com/posts/full-album-goes-121243971 --------------------------------------------------- ➡ Streetlight Manifesto are BACK. Finally. And if Enormous is any indication the twelve-year wait was more than worth it. In this video I explore how the band builds (and manipulates) energy like nobody elsedelaying the beat drop just long enough to make it hit even harder. I also break down the anthemic chord progressions take a deep dive into Petes ridiculously agile bass lines"
YouTube Link 2025-07-22T14:01Z 135K followers, 13.4K engagements
"First Time Hearing NEW MODEL ARMY Bass Teacher REACTS to "My Country" & Stuart Morrow 👉 FULL-ALBUM Reactions Lessons & More: https://www.patreon.com/LowEndUniversity --------------------------------------------------- ➡ I went into this one blindarmed only with five wildly different genre tags and a name Id never heard. But once I hit play on My Country by New Model Army I knew I was in for something unique. In this analysis I explore Stuart Morrows infectiously bouncy bass line why his bass tone cuts through like a buzzsaw dipped in honey how the song's modal ambiguity creates tension (is"
YouTube Link 2025-06-13T13:01Z 123K followers, [----] engagements
"IT'S LAGWAGON DAY Bass Teacher REACTS to "May 16" "Trashed" FULL-ALBUM Reaction: https://www.patreon.com/posts/full-album-107134932 --------------------------------------------------- ➡ I waited and waited and waited some moreand here we are It's Lagwagon Day In this video I dive into the story behind the song (which unexpectedly hit me in the feels) break down the music theory behind the slick guitar layering explore the borrowed chords that add a touch of darkness as the song unfolds and highlight Jesse Bugliones bold harmonic instincts within his bass lines. I also discuss precisely how"
YouTube Link 2025-05-16T13:01Z 121K followers, 20.9K engagements
"THE CURE are hypnotic. Bass Teacher REACTS to "Fascination Street" FULL-ALBUM Reactions Lessons & More 👉 https://www.patreon.com/LowEndUniversity --------------------------------------------------- ➡ After recently hearing "A Forest" for the first time The Cure suddenly clicked with me in unexpected ways. "Fascination Street" came highly requested and I approached this video with a newfound appreciation for their entrancing songwriting. In this analysis I discuss how the gritty Bass VI tone complements the song's dreamy ethereal soundscapes the subtle tension created by the bass line's"
YouTube Link 2025-01-07T15:00Z 108K followers, 29.1K engagements
"I can't believe all you PUNK ROCK FANS did this Punk FULL-ALBUM Reactions Lessons & More 👉 https://www.patreon.com/LowEndUniversity --------------------------------------------------- Mark Michell is an internationally-touring and recording bass player known for his work with Scale the Summit Tony MacAlpine Tetrafusion Watermox and more. Michell is a published educator and author for Hal Leonard the world's largest music publisher and has taught bass clinics around the globe for many years. He founded Low End University in [----] and has since enrolled over [----] students through his lessons"
YouTube Link 2025-06-12T14:00Z 124K followers, 59.6K engagements
"BAYSIDE are such a KILLER flavor of punk rock. Bass Teacher REACTS to "GO TO HELL" FULL-ALBUM Reactions Lessons & More 👉 https://www.patreon.com/LowEndUniversity --------------------------------------------------- ➡ Go To Hell is a weirdly uplifting invitation to well go to hell. I had never heard of Bayside before but this track instantly felt like home: modern syncopated guitars with a "djenty" edge soaring harmonies and bass work that grooves in perfect lockstep with the drums. I break down the regal intro some of the unexpected harmonic twists and why the chorus clicked with me so hard."
YouTube Link 2025-09-28T13:01Z 146K followers, [----] engagements
"Bass Teacher REACTS to PANTERA - "Floods" Rex Brown writes some GENIUS bass lines FULL-ALBUM Reactions Lessons & More 👉 https://www.patreon.com/LowEndUniversity --------------------------------------------------- ➡ "The Great Southern Trendkill" always lived in the shadows of the Pantera records I grew up onalbums like Cowboys and Vulgarwhich didnt feel quite as bleak or unhinged. But after finally giving Floods a proper listen I realized I'd totally overlooked one of Rex Browns most masterful performances. His bass work here doesnt just support the songit shapes its mood entirely. In this"
YouTube Link 2025-04-22T14:01Z 118K followers, 19.7K engagements
"My first listen to SOCIAL DISTORTION made me reflect on my entire life. FULL-ALBUM Reactions Lessons & More 👉 https://www.patreon.com/LowEndUniversity --------------------------------------------------- ➡ Before this video I had never heard Social Distortion. I had read the name. Thats about it. But after hearing Story of My Life I totally understand why people told me this band is essential. In this analysis I unpack the emotional weight behind Mike Nesss lyrics how the band cleverly builds energy between verses and why the bass lines octave shifts might be simplebut theyre also kind of"
YouTube Link 2025-04-08T14:00Z 117K followers, 15.4K engagements
"Bass Teacher REACTS to MOTRHEAD - "Stay Clean" & Lemmy Kilmister FULL-ALBUM Reactions Lessons & More 👉 https://www.patreon.com/LowEndUniversity --------------------------------------------------- ➡ Okay okay.it's time for MOTRHEAD I missed the boat getting into them when I was younger but quickly learned to respect the undeniable impact that Lemmy Kilmister had (and still has) on rock and metal culture. "Stay Clean" has been highly-requested and I enjoyed getting to properly witness Lemmy in action. I discuss how his guitar-focused beginnings coined his unique approach to playing bass his"
YouTube Link 2024-11-29T14:00Z 103K followers, 13.6K engagements
"Bass Teacher REACTS to RANCID - "Axiom" "Maxwell Murder" on STEROIDS 👉 SUBSCRIBE to Matt Freeman HERE: @MattFreemansBassBunker 👉 FULL-ALBUM Reactions Lessons & More: https://www.patreon.com/LowEndUniversity --------------------------------------------------- ➡ I've had requests for Rancid's "Axiom" for a solid year now but I recently got wind of it being a sort of."Maxwell Murder" Part [--] This was also recently one of the highest-voted tracks from our Patreon community so I'm back to hear Matt Freeman tear me a new one. Again. These 100-second tracks fly by but I was able to get the song's"
YouTube Link 2024-10-18T14:00Z 132K followers, 47.7K engagements
"First Listen to SYSTEM OF A DOWN's "Question" Bass Teacher REACTS to Shavo Odadjian FULL-ALBUM Reactions Lessons & More 👉 https://www.patreon.com/LowEndUniversity --------------------------------------------------- ➡ I never gave System of a Down the deep dive they probably deserveduntil I saw a custom Warwick bass recently built for Shavo Odadjian and thought "Okay it's time to listen again." Their song Question had been occasionally requested and it completely caught me off guard with its musical jump scares eerie acoustic intro and angular songwriting shifts. I break down why Serjs vocals"
YouTube Link 2025-08-15T13:01Z 131K followers, 11.9K engagements
"This bass line NEVER quits. Bass Teacher REACTS to QOTSA - "The Evil Has Landed" FULL-ALBUM Reactions Lessons & More 👉 https://www.patreon.com/LowEndUniversity --------------------------------------------------- ➡ Released in [----] on the bands Villains album The Evil Has Landed surprised me by sounding more like an unearthed Zeppelin jam than a polished modern rock song. What makes it so compelling is bassist Michael Shumans role: weaving fills fuzz and swagger into nearly every section without ever losing the pocket. I mean bass melodies for DAYS on this one. In this video I dive into the"
YouTube Link 2025-08-22T13:01Z 132K followers, 11.3K engagements
"Time for a BEER Bass Teacher REACTS to Reel Big Fish & Matt Wong BECOME A PATRON 👉 https://www.patreon.com/LowEndUniversity --------------------------------------------------- ➡ What a picture-perfect track to break down with a delicious beer in my hand "BEER" by Reel Big Fish has been a frequent request lately and after seeing a single beer in my fridge this morning I knew it was a sign. I've been falling in love with ska music lately and bassists like Matt Wong are the reason why. You can't hear this song without smiling - it's simply infectious. While I think I've heard "Sell Out" by the"
YouTube Link 2024-02-23T21:30Z 100K followers, 34.7K engagements
"The Best SOUNDGARDEN Bass Line Bass Teacher REACTS to "Burden in My Hand" FULL-ALBUM Reactions Lessons & More 👉 https://www.patreon.com/LowEndUniversity --------------------------------------------------- ➡ This might be one of the most harmonically-adventurous Soundgarden tracks Ive ever heard: full of misdirection emotional ambiguity and moments where the bass steps out of its usual role to take on a surprising amount of melodic weight. In this breakdown I unpack how Soundgarden creates tonal neutrality through modal shifts and unexpected root movements how the bass line mirrors and"
YouTube Link 2025-07-15T14:01Z 128K followers, 18.6K engagements
"MUCH THE SAME totally caught me off guard. Bass Teacher REACTS to "Snake in the Grass" FULL-ALBUM Reactions Lessons & More 👉 https://www.patreon.com/LowEndUniversity --------------------------------------------------- ➡ When my Patreon community told me the bass was crazy in this song I didnt quite know what to expect. What I got was one of the most surprising bass performances Ive analyzed all YEAR. From octave jumps to suspended chords from melodic fills to full-on two-handed tapping passages the line never stops evolving. In this analysis I explore how those ideas are constructed how they"
YouTube Link 2025-08-29T13:01Z 132K followers, [----] engagements
"Bass Teacher REACTS to MUDVAYNE - "Severed" & Ryan Martinie FULL-ALBUM Reactions Lessons & More 👉 https://www.patreon.com/LowEndUniversity --------------------------------------------------- ➡ Songs from Mudvaynes L.D. [--] are constantly requested on the channel and for a good reasonit's where Ryan Martinies bass work is fully unhinged. "Severed" stood out immediately for its wild contrast in tone and technique making it one of the most creatively-varied songs Ive heard from the band so far. In this video I break down Ryans use of multiple techniques his signature Warwick Thumb bass tone the"
YouTube Link 2025-07-01T14:01Z 126K followers, 13.3K engagements
"Bass Teacher REACTS to KoRn - "Swallow" Fieldy's Tone is Growing On Me. JOIN ME ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/LowEndUniversity --------------------------------------------------- ➡ I was intrigued to explore some earlier material from KoRn because that clanky tone from Fieldy really grew on me after analyzing "Got The Life" months ago. I perused Reddit for the "Top KoRn Bass Lines" and after seeing "Swallow" frequently mentioned I decided to go in blind and listen to it for the first time Fieldy's clanky tone and slap bass technique can be polarizing but I just love his role in their"
YouTube Link 2023-12-07T16:00Z 99.4K followers, 40.2K engagements
"MY FIRST SKA PUNK SHOW (Honest Review) FULL-ALBUM Reactions Lessons & More 👉 https://www.patreon.com/LowEndUniversity --------------------------------------------------- 📺 SKA PUNK REACTIONS: "PLASTIC CUP POLITICS" - https://youtu.be/9Lxd2_MLWfU "ALL MY BEST FRIENDS ARE METALHEADS" - https://youtu.be/KCcRSxrqWyc "THE SCIENCE OF SELLING YOURSELF SHORT" - https://youtu.be/M4JNB1R5ND0 "HIGH ANXIETY" - https://youtu.be/Wlm6xZ6zoeg "HEY" - https://youtu.be/5PBxp6Poa0M "BONIN' IN THE BONEYARD" - https://youtu.be/tHhpg1hDoBk --------------------------------------------------- Mark Michell is an"
YouTube Link 2025-08-18T20:21Z 131K followers, 14.6K engagements
"Finally Hearing PROPAGANDHI Bass Teacher REACTS to "Failed Imagineer" - Such Unique Songwriting "Victory Lap" FULL-ALBUM Reaction: https://www.patreon.com/posts/full-album-lap-101422368 --------------------------------------------------- ➡ I'm stoked to finally get to @Propagandhiofficial It was tough narrowing down which song to do because every song request was different which is a sign I MUST check out more "Failed Imagineer" from 2017's "Victory Lap" caught my eye in the comments and I loved this band's take on tech metal with a really upbeat "punk" feel. I'm the most intrigued by their"
YouTube Link 2024-02-11T15:00Z 128K followers, 55.7K engagements
"This song STUMPED me. Bass Teacher REACTS to DESCENDENTS - "Maddie" 👉 "Everything Sucks" FULL-ALBUM Reaction: https://www.patreon.com/posts/full-album-sucks-103416792 --------------------------------------------------- ➡ After first hearing "Everything Sucks" last year I'm finally diving deeper into more of the Descendents' catalogand "Maddie" completely pulled the rug out from under me. In this video I break down the unpredictable key changes how Karl Alvarezs tasteful bass lines glue the song together with sneaky note choices why his note articulations cut through so vividly in the mix the"
YouTube Link 2025-05-23T13:01Z 121K followers, 17.1K engagements
"Bass Teacher REACTS to RAGE AGAINST THE MACHINE - "Calm Like A Bomb" & Tim Commerford FULL-ALBUM Reactions Lessons & More 👉 https://www.patreon.com/LowEndUniversity --------------------------------------------------- ➡ For me Rage Against the Machine have always occupied a special spot in the bands I should know better category. Calm Like a Bomb came highly requested and digging into it revealed a few new facets of their style. In this video I explore how Tim Commerford uses a subdued bass tone to subvert expectations how the groove morphs and breathes over the course of the track how Tom"
YouTube Link 2025-05-20T14:01Z 121K followers, 14.2K engagements
"RUFIO's Bassist STEALS the Show Bass Teacher REACTS to "Still" 👉 FULL-ALBUM Reactions Lessons & More: https://www.patreon.com/LowEndUniversity --------------------------------------------------- ➡ Every now and then a song comes along where the bass intro doesn't just start the songit sets the entire narrative. Rufios Still is exactly that. From the lightning-paced intro to the tastefully restrained verse fills the track showcases a rare format where the technicality of the bass leads the way from start to finish. In this video I unpack how that clever compositional choice affects the"
YouTube Link 2025-06-17T14:01Z 125K followers, 27.9K engagements
"BAD RELIGION keep surprising me Bass Teacher REACTS to "Let It Burn" 👉 "Generator" FULL-ALBUM Reaction: https://www.patreon.com/posts/full-album-bad-116536171 --------------------------------------------------- ➡ Bad Religion are a band Ive been slowly but surely peeling the layers back on and every time I do I uncover something new that catches me off guard. Let It Burn" from their album "The New America" might sound straightforward on first listenbut under the hood its packed with clever harmonic turns chord inversions and Jay Bentleys bass playing weaving in and out with sneaky melodies."
YouTube Link 2025-07-04T13:01Z 127K followers, 11.9K engagements
"Bass Teacher Hears THE WHO's "EMINENCE FRONT" for the First Time FULL-ALBUM Reactions Lessons & More 👉 https://www.patreon.com/LowEndUniversity --------------------------------------------------- ➡ If you played me this track blind and asked me to guess the band The Who wouldnt even make the first several pages. And yet the more I listened to Eminence Front the more it made sensejust not in the way I expected. This video dives into how the band traded their classic sound for something slicker something groovier and something that's oddly hypnotic. I explore Entwistles interesting tonal"
YouTube Link 2025-06-20T13:01Z 125K followers, 31.6K engagements
"I can listen to KARL ALVAREZ all day. Bass Teacher REACTS to DESCENDENTS - "Here With Me" 👉 "Everything Sucks" FULL-ALBUM Reaction: https://www.patreon.com/posts/full-album-sucks-103416792 --------------------------------------------------- ➡ Descendents drew the lucky number this month and Here With Me turned out to be a masterclass on how to make the simple sound sophisticated. The song doesnt change keys or get overly flashy but it also doesnt need to. Karl's bass tone is like a typewriter: every note sounds distinct deliberate and precise. In this video I explore how they use almost"
YouTube Link 2025-06-29T13:01Z 126K followers, 11.4K engagements
"Bass Teacher Hears IRON MAIDEN's "PHANTOM OF THE OPERA" for the First Time FULL-ALBUM Reactions Lessons & More 👉 https://www.patreon.com/LowEndUniversity --------------------------------------------------- ➡ Turns out Phantom of the Opera isnt just a song its a masterclass in cerebral metal composition tucked inside a debut album. This was my first real listen to Paul DiAnno-era Maiden and if this is how they started then its no wonder they became legends. In this analysis I explore the symphonic structure of the song the beautiful marriage between bass lines and guitar leads why Steve"
YouTube Link 2025-04-11T13:01Z 117K followers, 39.2K engagements
"First Time Hearing INFECTIOUS GROOVES Bass Teacher REACTS to "Violent and Funky" & Rob Trujillo FULL-ALBUM Reactions Lessons & More 👉 https://www.patreon.com/LowEndUniversity --------------------------------------------------- ➡ I'm a huge Metallica fanand as much as I've loved Robert Trujillo in their lineupI've slacked on hearing any of his earlier work with Suicidal Tendencies and Infectious Grooves. I've been looking forward to this highly-requested track and it honestly perplexed my expectations quite a bit. I discuss why I prefer Rob's tone on this track over any of his Metallica"
YouTube Link 2024-12-06T14:00Z 104K followers, 31.2K engagements
"Bass Teacher REACTS to STONE TEMPLE PILOTS - "Sour Girl" & Robert DeLeo FULL-ALBUM Reactions Lessons & More 👉 https://www.patreon.com/LowEndUniversity --------------------------------------------------- ➡ I'll admit it: Stone Temple Pilots never really hit my radar beyond the radio singles. But hearing Sour Girl for the first time changed that. What starts as a seemingly simple tune unravels into a rich web of clever chord choices rhythmic nuance and bass lines that never quite do what you expectin the best way possible. In this video I dig into Robert DeLeos smart use of unusual chord tones"
YouTube Link 2025-05-02T13:01Z 119K followers, [----] engagements
"Bass Teacher REACTS to The Lawrence Arms - "Quincentuple Your Money" 👉 "Oh Calcutta" FULL-ALBUM Reaction: https://www.patreon.com/posts/full-album-arms-137754296 --------------------------------------------------- ➡ Ive heard The Lawrence Arms before; one track clicked the other didnt but Quincentuple Your Money landed much differently for me. What struck me most was the contrast in vocal approach and how much more melodic this era feels compared to later material. In this breakdown I dig into the catchy opening bass theme how Brendan Kelly makes smart use of dynamics and chordal playing the"
YouTube Link 2025-09-02T14:01Z 132K followers, [----] engagements
"DEAD KENNEDYS won me over Bass Teacher REACTS to "Halloween" FULL-ALBUM Reactions Lessons & More 👉 https://www.patreon.com/LowEndUniversity --------------------------------------------------- ➡ After hearing Dead Kennedys for the first time earlier this year with "Holiday in Cambodia" I knew it was a band I'd have to gradually warm up to. A majority of you said that their "Plastic Surgery Disasters" album was where I needed to be and after seeing "Halloween" on the album's track-listing I saved it for a special occasion. This song wasn't what I was expecting and they really won me over with"
YouTube Link 2024-10-29T15:01Z 135K followers, 26.8K engagements
"First Time Hearing NEW FOUND GLORY Bass Teacher REACTS to "Sincerely Me" FULL-ALBUM Reactions Lessons & More 👉 https://www.patreon.com/LowEndUniversity --------------------------------------------------- ➡ In this video I dive into "Sincerely Me" from New Found Glory's [----] self-titled second album often hailed as one of the greatest pop punk albums of all time. This track highlights the band's knack for crafting catchy airtight arrangements built around a simple but effective bass intro. I break down how the song cleverly reintroduces its core musical elements in fresh ways throughout"
YouTube Link 2025-01-10T14:00Z 108K followers, 13K engagements
"First Time Hearing GOOD RIDDANCE Bass Teacher REACTS to "A Credit to His Gender" 👉 FULL-ALBUM Reactions Lessons & More: https://www.patreon.com/LowEndUniversity --------------------------------------------------- ➡ It's my first time hearing Good Riddance and "A Credit to His Gender" struck me as a perfect storm of punk grit and sharp production. Its aggressive and emotive but theres real attention to detail in the arrangementfrom the way dissonant intervals rub against static guitar lines to how the chorus vocals open up into a full-on wall of sound by the song's end. In this video I break"
YouTube Link 2025-05-30T13:02Z 122K followers, [----] engagements
"First Time Hearing MILLENCOLIN Bass Teacher REACTS to "No Cigar" FULL-ALBUM Reactions Lessons & More 👉 https://www.patreon.com/LowEndUniversity --------------------------------------------------- ➡ The votes are in and our Patreon community's top pick last month was "No Cigar" by Millencolin I've long been hearing how much of a staple they are in the punk scene and was quite surprised to learn that they're based out of Sweden I discuss why the chord progression is a bit unique from a music-theory standpoint the subtle arrangement moves that make the song flow so well how the secondary guitar"
YouTube Link 2024-12-10T15:01Z 105K followers, 37.6K engagements
"Finally saw a PRIMUS show (My Honest Review) FULL-ALBUM Reactions Lessons & More 👉 https://www.patreon.com/LowEndUniversity --------------------------------------------------- 📺 PRIMUS FIRST-TIME REACTIONS: "LAST SALMON MAN" - https://youtu.be/s8QR1Rn7yUY "LACQUER HEAD" - https://youtu.be/-urL6vOE0Gg SHAKE HANDS WITH BEEF" - https://youtu.be/T7JuFe06sFM "DAMNED BLUE-COLLAR TWEEKERS" - https://youtu.be/wfgsv4nr7-g "SOUTHBOUND PACHYDERM" - https://youtu.be/cbEc9LRZK68 "JOHN THE FISHERMAN" - https://youtu.be/X_n2dG--vQc "WYNONA'S BIG BROWN BEAVER" - https://youtu.be/A1xv_KPg65E "JERRY WAS A"
YouTube Link 2025-07-30T18:43Z 130K followers, 42.2K engagements
"First Time Hearing AT THE DRIVE-IN Bass Teacher REACTS to "Quarantined" FULL-ALBUM Reactions Lessons & More 👉 https://www.patreon.com/LowEndUniversity --------------------------------------------------- ➡ At the Drive-In have been highly requested and after finally diving into "Quarantined" I can see why. The interplay between the bass and guitars creates a swirling almost Pink Floyd-inspired atmosphereand the song structure plays with expectations in ways that caught me off guard. In this video I explore the melodic bass lines chock full of interesting irregularities how the instrumental"
YouTube Link 2025-03-16T13:01Z 115K followers, [----] engagements
"Bass Teacher REACTS to PRIMUS - "Lacquer Head" 👉 Reaction to "DMV" - https://youtu.be/qc4cUtz30pQ FULL-ALBUM Reactions Lessons & More 👉 https://www.patreon.com/LowEndUniversity --------------------------------------------------- ➡ The Primus rabbit hole continues and things keep getting weirder "Lacquer Head" from 1999's "Antipop" was the most requested song on my last Primus video and I figured there would be a good reason why. Les Claypool seems to blaze through every slap & pop riff imaginable underneath an experimental "nu metal" heaviness. I've yet to hear the band get this heavybut"
YouTube Link 2024-12-20T14:00Z 145K followers, 396.4K engagements
"That voice. THAT BASS Bass Teacher REACTS to TILT - "Libel" FULL-ALBUM Reactions Lessons & More 👉 https://www.patreon.com/LowEndUniversity --------------------------------------------------- ➡ Ive heard Cinder Block in guest roles before but Tilts Libel gave me my first real taste of her work as the main songwriter. This track is a brilliant showcase of what happens when energetic vocals and a gritty nimble bass line fully lead the way. In this video I explore how the song almost plays like a vocal-and-bass duet how the guitar parts seem to ration their energy with minimal subdivision and"
YouTube Link 2025-06-27T13:00Z 142K followers, 11K engagements
"First Time Hearing MINUTEMEN & fIREHOSE Bass Teacher REACTS to Viet Nam & Brave Captain JOIN ME ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/LowEndUniversity --------------------------------------------------- ➡ After comparing both bass players from Descendents in a recent episode I wanted to introduce myself to Mike Watt's bass playing and instead hear two different BANDS he played in to have some comparison Go ahead and roast me guys - I've slept on Mike Watt and it's my own fault. I'm grateful to be brought up to speed on these amazing players and Mike's playing displayed such an energy and fervor"
YouTube Link 2024-01-31T19:00Z 144K followers, 62.8K engagements
"Bass Teacher REACTION LOVEBITES - Judgement Day Fami JOIN ME ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/LowEndUniversity --------------------------------------------------- ➡ HOLY MOLY We're [--] for [--] with Japanese metal bands that come out SWINGING within seconds I enjoyed listening to BAND-MAID and after so many requests I'm glad I got to experience @LOVEBITES_jp for the first time. LOVEBITES bassist Fami replaced Miho in [----] and seems to be pulling out all the stops with two-handed bass tapping the double-thump technique and staying in the pocket with drummer Haruna throughout the blistering speed"
YouTube Link 2023-05-02T13:00Z 145K followers, 137.2K engagements
"TOP [--] Punk Rock CHRISTMAS Songs (Reaction & Analysis) ALL FULL-ALBUM Reactions Lessons & More 👉 https://www.patreon.com/LowEndUniversity --------------------------------------------------- ➡ Our Patreon community voted on the "Top [--] Punk Rock Christmas Songs" and it turned out to be such a KILLER mixtape representing every "feeling" ever "felt" about the holidays: grim happy philosophical bitter blissful hilariousit was picture perfect. I got to hear a few classics from familiar bands alongside some originals from bands I've not heard yet. HAPPY HOLIDAYS and I'll see you all in [----] I hope"
YouTube Link 2025-12-19T15:00Z 146K followers, 18.5K engagements
"Finally Reviewing THE VANDALS and their cover of Sublime's "Ball And Chain" FULL-ALBUM Reactions Lessons & More 👉 https://www.patreon.com/LowEndUniversity --------------------------------------------------- ➡ For a completely blind reaction with no context hearing an artist cover another artist is always a fun curveball. What starts as straight-ahead punk quickly pivots into reggae back again and then swerves just to make sure youre paying attention. The transition between those styles feels surprisingly natural with classic punk urgency and reggae groove coexisting instead of fighting each"
YouTube Link 2025-12-09T19:00Z 146K followers, [----] engagements
"Bass Teacher REACTS to MARK KING Level [--] - "Something About You" (Live 1985) FULL-ALBUM Reactions Lessons & More 👉 https://www.patreon.com/LowEndUniversity --------------------------------------------------- ➡ Level 42s Something About You was their biggest international hit and while its a more accessible radio-friendly track Mark Kings musicianship still shines through in some fascinating ways. In this video I dive into the music theory behind the unique chord choices how King seamlessly shifts between fingerstyle and slap bass why his high bass positioning makes so much sense"
YouTube Link 2025-02-14T14:00Z 111K followers, 11.4K engagements
"I thought NOFX retired Bass Teacher REACTS to "Barcelona" "The War on Errorism" FULL-ALBUM Reaction: https://www.patreon.com/posts/full-album-nofx-105323625 --------------------------------------------------- ➡ NOFX may have wrapped up their farewell tour but apparently they werent finished just yet. Barcelona arrived as a surprise new release this summercomplete with guest bassist David Pastorius nephew of Jaco himself. In this analysis I break down how Fat Mike and David trade off in unexpectedly seamless ways how the dissonant chord choices create a jerky and uneasy tension the clever"
YouTube Link 2025-09-05T13:00Z 142K followers, 18.9K engagements
"Bass Teacher REACTS TesseracT "JUNO" KILLER Amos Williams Play-Through JOIN ME ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/LowEndUniversity --------------------------------------------------- ➡ I consider TesseracT to be one of the most unique-sounding bands in the modern metal scene and a large part of that comes from the heartbeat-like bass grooves from Amos Williams. After discovering this group in [----] and falling in love I later had the privilege to support them on tour a few years later. As the years went on I admittedly missed out on a few of their latest releases and today I'm hearing "Juno""
YouTube Link 2023-08-22T13:00Z 145K followers, 16.3K engagements
"Seeing LESS THAN JAKE tomorrow so TODAY I'm hearing "Plastic Cup Politics" for the First Time 👉 "Hello Rockview" FULL-ALBUM Reaction: https://www.patreon.com/posts/full-album-less-130284255 --------------------------------------------------- ➡ Ive been slowly exploring Less Than Jakes 2000s material and Plastic Cup Politics just sent me down another rabbit hole. Its fast weirdly elegant and full of smart songwriting choices as usual. In this video I unpack how the band plays with feelpivoting between reggae grooves and punk urgencyand how the chorus cleverly reuses melodic material in new"
YouTube Link 2025-08-12T14:00Z 144K followers, 14.8K engagements
"Bass Teacher REACTION "Tommy The Cat" - Primus HOW Does Les Claypool DO IT 👉 NEW Reaction to "LAST SALMON MAN" - https://youtu.be/s8QR1Rn7yUY FULL-ALBUM Reactions Lessons & More 👉 https://www.patreon.com/LowEndUniversity --------------------------------------------------- ➡ The moment you hear a song by @officialprimus start playing you'll know it's them within a few seconds: The signature throaty slap bass tone from Les Claypool (and his insanely unique vocals) the unsettling dissonant guitar leads from guitarist Larry LaLonde and the funky grooves from drummer Tim "Herb" Alexander (and"
YouTube Link 2023-05-30T19:00Z 137K followers, 562.7K engagements
"Bass Teacher REACTS to "Wynona's Big Brown Beaver" PRIMUS are growing on me. 👉 Reaction to "DMV" - https://youtu.be/qc4cUtz30pQ FULL-ALBUM Reactions Lessons & More 👉 https://www.patreon.com/LowEndUniversity --------------------------------------------------- ➡ I'm slowly working my way through the Primus discography and I have to say - it's growing on me. Their songwriting has seemed to evolve with a deeper melodic edge while still retaining their signature quirkiness. I've received hundreds of requests for "Wynona's Big Brown Beaver" and this video is predictably hysterical. I discuss"
YouTube Link 2024-08-30T14:00Z 145K followers, 413.1K engagements
"First Time Hearing FRANK TURNER Bass Teacher REACTS to "Peggy Sang the Blues" FULL-ALBUM Reactions Lessons & More 👉 https://www.patreon.com/LowEndUniversity --------------------------------------------------- ➡ Frank Turner was a total blind spot for me but "Peggy Sang the Blues" won our latest random song drawing and I went in with zero expectations. What I got was a surprisingly intricate mix of folk rock and some sneaky music theory tricks that made this one really stand out. Unexpectedly this song was a blast to dissect. In this breakdown I dive into the dominant 7th-heavy chord"
YouTube Link 2025-02-16T14:00Z 112K followers, [----] engagements
"I'm sold. First Time Hearing STREETLIGHT MANIFESTO Bass Teacher REACTS to We Will Fall Together 👉 "Somewhere in the Between" FULL-ALBUM REACTION: https://www.patreon.com/posts/full-album-in-104266816 --------------------------------------------------- ➡ Talk about a band that ticks SO many boxes for me: catchy hooks ripping horn melodies fun musical curveballs infectious chord progressions the list goes on and on. My first time listening to Streetlight Manifesto took me on a roller coaster ride and made me forget I was even sick Bassist Pete McCullough debuted on the bands [----] release"
YouTube Link 2024-01-24T19:00Z 143K followers, 108.2K engagements
"So far every RISE AGAINST bass line is catchy AF. FULL-ALBUM Reactions Lessons & More 👉 https://www.patreon.com/LowEndUniversity --------------------------------------------------- ➡ Rise Againsts Like the Angel proves just how much weight a mix can carry when it actually lets the bass speak. Joe Principes playing isnt just supportive its expressive pushing the chords forward with clever inversions and that signature melodic presence I break down how Bill Stevenson and Jason Livermores pristine production lets the low end shape the songs emotional contour turning what couldve been a straight"
YouTube Link 2025-10-23T14:00Z 146K followers, 16.1K engagements
"Yep PRIMUS SUCKS Bass Teacher REACTS to My Name Is Mud Live - Woodstock [--] 👉 Reaction to "DMV" - https://youtu.be/qc4cUtz30pQ FULL-ALBUM Reactions Lessons & More 👉 https://www.patreon.com/LowEndUniversity --------------------------------------------------- ➡ Primustake THREE Les Claypool keeps getting weirder After Jerry Was A Race Car Driver won our last Primus poll I promised Id come back and analyze My Name Is Mud which took second place - you had my word This is for SURE the weirdest Primus song Ive heard so far both in terms of composition and arrangement. Ive not listened to anything"
YouTube Link 2023-11-18T14:00Z 144K followers, 426.1K engagements
"My first LESS THAN JAKE Analysis Bass Teacher REACTS to "The Science of Selling Yourself Short" FULL-ALBUM Reactions Lessons & More 👉 https://www.patreon.com/LowEndUniversity --------------------------------------------------- ➡ My first LESS THAN JAKE song analysis I discovered this band as a teenager but had no idea it was them for years. The backstory isn't that cool or anything but I'm grateful to have rediscovered them because of this punk rock journey you guys urged me to take. I only heard a handful of their songs back then so I looked for the most song requests for something I hadn't"
YouTube Link 2024-08-02T14:00Z 139K followers, 37.8K engagements
"I LOVE watching The Bouncing Souls "Hopeless Romantic" Reaction / Analysis FULL-ALBUM Reactions Lessons & More 👉 https://www.patreon.com/LowEndUniversity --------------------------------------------------- ➡ The Bouncing Souls have a way of sounding like summer at full volume and Hopeless Romantic delivers exactly thatespecially in this live in-studio performance with KEXP. This episode breaks down the songs immediate punk momentum and the not-so-simple technique hiding behind those big strums and quick bass fills. Its no frillsjust clean execution uplifting anthems and the kind of energy"
YouTube Link 2025-11-28T14:00Z 146K followers, 12.5K engagements
"THE DISTILLERS Sign me up FULL-ALBUM Reactions Lessons & More 👉 https://www.patreon.com/LowEndUniversity --------------------------------------------------- ➡ This was my maiden voyage into The Distillers and Sick Of It All leaned harder into thrash metal territory than I expected. Ain't mad at that. The bass tone is clean but woofy sitting low and aggressive in the mix with a relentless "Matt Freeman" type of chugging momentum. By the final stretch the bass completely goes bonkers and honestly thats where Im glued to every note. --------------------------------------------------- 0:00 Intro"
YouTube Link 2026-01-12T15:00Z 146K followers, 12.5K engagements
"Bass Teacher Hears "HIT ME WITH YOUR RHYTHM STICK" (Ian Dury) for the First Time FULL-ALBUM Reactions Lessons & More 👉 https://www.patreon.com/LowEndUniversity --------------------------------------------------- ➡ Its hard to overstate just how inventive the bass line is in Hit Me With Your Rhythm Stick. Its part Tower of Power part post-punk chaos part jazzercise for your fretting hand In this video I break down what makes this groove so magnetic: the relentless 16th-note pulse how octave jumps interact with the vocal phrasing the clever use of rests for added impact the carefully-chosen"
YouTube Link 2025-08-19T14:00Z 136K followers, 69.1K engagements
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