First Time Hearing DINOSAUR JR! Bass Teacher REACTS to "The Lung" (Live on KEXP)

BECOME A PATRON! 👉 https://www.patreon.com/LowEndUniversity --------------------------------------------------- ➡️ I don’t ever think I’ve seen a bass played like this - especially a Rickenbacker! Today’s 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, where it’s almost like two guitarists playing the same riff with slight variations. I discuss Lou’s unorthodox “strumming” approach (strumming as high as fret 7), how he often keeps the bass lines on one string for a consistent tone, how capable he is of filling out the composition when the guitar drops out, and how his entire approach taps into a visceral experience while pummeling through a disarray of washy riffs. Truly interesting stuff - haven’t heard anything quite like it! 😵‍💫🤘🏼 --------------------------------------------------- 0:00 Intro 0:41 Reaction / Analysis 15:10 Final Thoughts --------------------------------------------------- 📺 WATCH MORE: ▶️ Reacting to MINUTEMEN: https://youtu.be/4I9vCmI2stA ▶️ Reacting to DEAD KENNEDYS: https://youtu.be/tvIMpMQtRrE ▶️ Reacting to FUGAZI: https://youtu.be/j-NHXyekSiw --------------------------------------------------- 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 2015, and has since enrolled over 2,500 students through his lessons program. Alongside his educational endeavors, he played on many Billboard-charting album releases and is sponsored by Jackson Basses, EMG Pickups, and Dunlop. --------------------------------------------------- 👉 Original Video from @kexp: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CMjQVRWxbPI 👉 Grab my book "ADVANCED ROCK BASS" from Guitar Center: https://www.guitarcenter.com/Hal-Leonard/Advanced-Rock-Bass-Bass-Instruction-Series-Softcover-Media-Online-Written-by-Mark-Michell.gc 🔵 GEAR 🔵 Jackson Spectra JS3QV: https://amzn.to/4eXLtyw EMG 40 Soapbar Pickups: https://amzn.to/410DBJ8 Dunlop Nickel Super Brights: https://amzn.to/3V7GzYz Line 6 Helix: https://amzn.to/3B2vPDQ Panasonic Lumix G7: https://amzn.to/3B4LKl9 PreSonus Revelator io24: https://amzn.to/3CN6LRY Shure SM7B: https://amzn.to/3Z8MbCX Shure SE215: https://amzn.to/3Ox2JQ0 Gator Frameworks 2000: https://amzn.to/3Ouy2v8 Elgato Key Light: https://amzn.to/3B0kTXr Rosetta Galaxy Projector: https://amzn.to/3XBIsem LED Corner Smart Lamp: https://amzn.to/4b99np6 [These are affiliate links! I make a very small commission fee from your purchase at NO extra cost to you. This massively helps support Low End University!] 🔵 CONNECT 🔵 📸 Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/MarkMichell ♫ Tik Tok | https://www.tiktok.com/@markmichellbass 📘 Facebook | http://www.facebook.com/MarkMichell 📚 Online Store | http://www.MarkMichellStore.com #DinosaurJr #TheLung #KEXP #LouBarlow #JMascis #DinosaurJrReaction #YoureLivingAllOverMe #ReactionVideo #LowEndUniversity --------------------------------------------------- Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, commentary, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. Non-profit, educational, or personal use tips the balance in favor of fair use. The original work played in this video has been significantly transformed for the purpose of music education.