Vital Signs Bass Cover HD

Oh boy! Another big anniversary today. Moving Pictures was released on this date in 1981 which makes it 36 years old. The NYC radio station, 102.7 WNEW FM, played the album in it’s entirety before it was released. I had it going on our little Panasonic stereo and every portable radio we had in the apartment…sort of a poor man’s surround sound. I remember it like it was yesterday. Amazing.

Well, here’s my re-do of the closing track off that album, Vital Signs. I’m playing the Mid-70’s Guild B-301 with the Babicz 3 Point Replacement Bridge and the Near-Zero Mod Thump-Rest. I’m a big fan of Tim’s stuff at Zero-Mod.

And again, if you can possibly manage the time, please check out my friend, Joe Cruz’s “Tribute to Neil Peart and Rush”. I think he did a great job.

Fun fact - a virtual friend of mine actually made a few “best of” clips of me, from my videos. He even made me a cool new logo/avatar to go with it. Perhaps I’ll post one in the near future, but in the meantime, please enjoy Joe's.

[RCAvhstape]

Absolutely fantastic bass riff, one of Rush's hidden gems, overshadowed by the big hits on that album. Great playing, as usual. I feel like a broke record writing that on your channel all the time but it's true.

[GWParadise]

This is far better than listening to the album, or trying to watch Geddy Lee to figure it out. Actually, I'm not going to try to learn this one, but I am going to sit right here, drink a beer, eat some popcorn and enjoy the show. :)

[zwisty]

I have never seen anyone able to replicate Geddy's bass so perfectly. Keep up the good work man! :D

[bobrouse]

Wow. That Guild fits right in with the tonality of the entire Moving Pictures album. Vital Signs was always a favorite of mine off that record and I always been intrigued with how fluid and bouncy Geddy's Jazz bass sounded on that particular song when compared to the other songs on Moving Pictures where the Jazz bass was used.

[RingwoodLive]

Now that's what I'm talkin' about. Busy - intricate -ballsy - BASS
(and the Guild B301...All others must bow)

[mortimerq-pencil]

another 5 star cover! this is one of my favorite bass lines from them

[futureshock]

the best Rush bassist on YouTube! You should make it a goal to cover all the songs on bass, i liked your anecdote too, i'm younger and wish i could have experienced that!

[beaverboy]

Had to go back to this fantastic cover you nailed it again!!👍👍

[robertodiaz-rodriguez]

Nice one as always Troy! This one is a lot of fun to play.

[scottgoldstein]

A long time face played so well! THanks, man.

[thecorbies]

Hi Troy.  Because of the frequency of your posts, one could easily get the impression that you don't spend much time rehearsing a particular number, and yet you seem to absolutely nail them each time.  This time with chords too.  WOW, impressive stuff.
I reiterate, I wish you lived in England and wanted to be in a band.  Top man.
Regards Mark in the Uk

[flavy]

I was always intrigued if I had nailed the bassline correctly because of the synth bass parts...well, I rely on you Trroy to know the truth....I know you´ll be right! Thks again my friend for your great covers!

[onegreatguy]

I just enjoy the song and the way you play the rendition.

[alessandrotavazza]

i like so much the way you play the bass... you are nice too

[SuperDixxxie]

Spot on Troy, loved it, many thanks Dixie in uk

[Mangoman]

Awesome job...one of my favorite song from "Moving Pictures".

[marcoiacobuzio]

WOW another great job can't believe it's been 36 yrs since moving pictures release a lot of interesting bass lines textures and tones on this album in particular Geddy was really all over the kneck and fretboard sometimes I got the idea listening to this album that Geddy Alex and Neil were experimenting with sounds and tone "on the fly" while they were doing the song just incredible

[nickhalden]

Wow you are back... Damm YouTube Said I couldn't see this video

[JoeCruzDrums]

Such a great tune and you nailed it, as usual, Troy! And thanks for the shout out on my video. Very much appreciated!

[gregganderson]

That Guild. LOVE it! Such an underrated company and those basses are such sleepers... Oh, and you nailed this :D