Big Country - 'Wonderland' bass playalong/cover by Scott Whitley

My interpretation of Tony Butler's startlingly good bass line from the Big Country hit, 'Wonderland'

Gear used - Chowny SWB-1 bass with GHS strings through Sansamp Paradriver recorded DI'd. Fred Kelly picks.

[PureEffinMagic]

I'm a Big Country fan of over 30 years, and I don't know...maybe there was something about the original mix of Wonderland - I appreciated a lot of what Tony Butler was doing, but I just didn't hear all of it. Watching this video, it's like discovering there was a whole other song hidden inside there all this time, in the melody of these bass lines. I'm not surprised, because I know Tony is a genius, but to find something new to appreciate about a song I've loved and thought I knew by heart - an amazing experience. Thank you for doing these.

[richymoore]

Tony Butler has to be the most criminally under rated bass player of all time, the parts he wrote are absolutely class. His regular use of chords on the bass to fill up the melodic parts being played by the guitars, and the way he always manages to use the notes you expect to hear, but in a slightly different groove than you expect to hear them, literal genius. Big shoes to fill !

[roadwornfrets]

I'm biased, but this is probably the greatest ever bass play along on you tube. OUTSTANDING

[justMe-rdsw]

I always thought these were great bass lines, but never realised just HOW GOOD they actually cheers

[EASTFIELDSMICKS]

When I went to Big Country concerts I always went to Tony's side of the stage just to watch the Fretboard Olympics. Great cover.

[carlosdeno]

Absolutely amazing cover! A joy to watch.

[RCHA]

like I'm listening to Tony Butler!!!

[marceloclemente]

Congratulations, you play very well. Greetings from Brazil.

[trystero]

Utterly fantastic. I hope you can do "Restless Natives" and "Belief in the Small Man" at some point; those, I think, are two of Tony Butler's greatest bass parts.

[MyCovertNarcissism]

closing my eyes it was like hearing Tony, great job !!!

[stefanf]

As you commented elsewhere, Tony Butler's bass is often buried in the mix. Your interpretation is nothing less than (bloody) brilliant.

[malicant]

Stunning cover. The bass tone is killer, and punch is just what the tune needs.

[imranhusain]

Wonderful performance! I've long been a fan of Tony Butler's "dancing bass line, " as I like to think of it, so I really appreciate this chance to hear it in all its glory. "Look Away" features a similarly lively bass line, so if you're taking requests, I'd love to see that one highlighted in a future video. Thank you!

[christopherthewreckerthats]

Good playing brilliant my favourite song super fan of Big country best band ever I sing big country to my rabbit when I say to munch my rabbit big country she knows keep up the goog work.

[leighsinciesinclair]

Buying a bass ! I’m sold on this alone . Tremendous . Vibrant & prominent sound .

[BCStars]

Just watched this for like the 20th time. You are a bloody star, Scott. Can't wait to see you guys back in Australia next year! Stay Alive, mate 😃

[westy]

An absolute superb display Scott, great job. The most underrated band ever. Individually sublime, together pure class.
Keep the music alive Scott superb!

[michaelbragg]

I like this. It’s great to see how the bass is played in this song. Thanks for showing us BC fans how the song is played.

[trikoban]

My favorite kinda bass playing. Love this kinda sound designing. Awesome Mr.Whitley.

[padraigsisk]

Big country cant do no wrong when u Scott are on board. Brilliant gig last December in Dublin