Blackbird by The Beatles is a song known to many.
Hearing this played on the bass guitar is amazing. But to hear it being played while singing the song at the same time? Very impressive, considering the timing between the bass and the vocal is different from each other.
To put this another way, a reason why so many players can’t play and sing at the same time is because of the timing differences between the instrument and the vocal. The difficulty goes up a few levels when attempting a song like Blackbird.
Getting all the chording right for this song and being on key with the vocal? Like I said, very impressive.
Very well done
He seems like a goof ball… like my self. Love it. Good job.
This sort of performance requires a degree of right- and left-brain cooperation that only a few can achieve. At its best, this sort of musical multitasking involves such intimacy with the song that the performer can enjoy the bass and vocal parts without having to consciously think about performing either — the mind just has to “supervise” without “working” on the performance. I can’t do it at this level, but I can certainly appreciate the amount of talent it takes.
I open my mouth and my Bass falls to the floor 😉 Impressive!!!
Big Beatle fan here. Mediocre bassist as well, lol. That’s awesome! I’ve had a few songs that I had to skip doing because the bass and vocal lines were so different. Cudos to this cat! His singing voice isn’t bad either.
Excellent job-I love it!
B-E-A-U-T-I-F-U-L-!!!!!!!!
What can I say……….
Your comments about the difficulty of singing and playing when the chords or notes being played don’t match what’s being sung is well taken. But “Blackbird” isn’t a great example of that. A better example is when you’re singing a harmony that is far off the note you’re playing. Then it’s like rubbing perfect circles over your stomach and head at the same time. My 2-cents. Love the version, however.
thanks!
Love it. Well done!
Young man, You’re great!!!! Your love for the song comes through loud and clear. Keep playing – and singing!
Young man, you are GREAT. Your love for the song comes through loud and clear! keep playing – and singing!
You sound GREAT! Your love for the song comes through loud and clear! 🙂
Simply Wonderful.
Awesome job, man! That is NOT easy!