Just for fun, Bassofspades on bass

[bassofspades]

For all my good friends here, I made a dumb little video to demonstrate that, even though I have PD, I can still rock out!

Here's South Side of the Sky by Yes with me on bass!

youtu.be/Y9iTZqmIA24(Not working as expected?)

I was off my meds when I shot this, by the way. Note the bradykinesia.

[Hidden]

Love it!!!

[Cleo16]

Awesome!!!!

[KERRINGTON]

Wish I had your energy...super playing !

[bassofspades in reply to KERRINGTON]

Thank you my good friend! I was ready to pass out right after that!

[Despe]

Your will and effort are remarkable, Bass. Keep playing and fighting! My husband used to play and was a member of a band. Now, he just talks about it but does nothing. Guitar stays at the corner of our TV room.

[bassofspades in reply to Despe]

Thank you my dear friend! Mine sat around for a long time too but im giving myself a little kick in the ass anyway. The more i play lately , the better I feel. Wringing the last drops of dopamine out!

[faridaro]

Great job Bass - thanks for sharing!

[chartist]

You're still tearin' it up Bass!!!

In that video, I don't see anything that would make me think you had PD, but I'm no expert!

I have a question for you Bass and I don't mean anything bad by it, but is it a prerequisite that bass players have to look serious at all times?I've seen a few bass players and they always seem serious while playing, but once they stop, then it is like another person altogether!

Art

[AmyLindy in reply to chartist]

@chartist, Bass is smug - he is simply: Bad A** BASS!

[bassofspades in reply to AmyLindy]

😹

[bassofspades in reply to chartist]

I tried to smile, but I also tried to be cool...but after all, the Parkinson's mask must have prevailed!

Lol!

Actually, I think I was just concentrating because I just learned that song 5 minutes before I shot the video!

[chartist in reply to bassofspades]

All that you are taking is definitely working because AmyLindy is correct, you're still "Bad A** BASS!"

Mask or cool, it is working for you!

Art

[bassofspades in reply to chartist]

Thanks my good friend! Btw I was way off my meds at the time. 10 hrs since the last dose!

[chartist in reply to bassofspades]

AmyLindy was right about the 'smug' too, the "the S**T " is working for you so well now that it brings the smug out! Smug looks good on you!

Art

[bassofspades in reply to chartist]

Lol! I'll go with that!

[bepo in reply to chartist]

yep They do! It's called concentration and getting into the music.

[AmyLindy]

Liked! Way to play, dude. And —Gorgeous instrument !

[bassofspades in reply to AmyLindy]

❤❤❤

[laglag]

Amazing! Keep rocking!

[park_bear]

Awesome, man! Thanks for sharing!

[ParlePark]

👍

[dcpambrose]

Wonderful! Keep rocking.

[Oceanflow]

Too bad you don’t live in the same neighbourhood as me ...I’m looking for a bass player to play with. You play well and you don’t look like you have Parkinson’s at all! Way to go!

[bassofspades in reply to Oceanflow]

Where are you?

[Oceanflow in reply to bassofspades]

British Columbia (Vancouver)!

[bassofspades in reply to Oceanflow]

Yeeeeeah, that's a bit of a hike to jam! Im in Florida

[jimcaster]

Well done, Bass! I wouldn't have a clue that you have p.d. Keep it up!

[Triciakcrawford]

Thanks for the positive post! Rock on!

[mblongdon]

Very inspiring! If I didn't know you had PD I certainly wouldn't know it by watching this video.

[marcet]

Cool, thanks, keep rocking

[Gioc]

👍👍👍

[Zella23]

Wow keep rocking! I wouldn’t have known you had PD! Not a dumb video it was awesome! Nice to put a face to your name. Both my sons were in lots of Rock Bands and they all had serious expressions when playing - my husband and I were expert Roadies! Never stop playing! 👏👏

[LAJ12345]

Hey great to see you at last! Well played, you’re looking good!

[ddmagee1]

You rock, Dude! Cool!

[JRltd]

Awesome😃👍🏻

[jrg54321]

Nice! I like that song. Never heard it before.

[MBAnderson]

Rock on dude, rock on!!

[dadcor]

PD cannot beat that guitar..!!

[rescuema]

Reminded me of good old MTV music videos with slow motion intros when you were slinging on that guitar. You’ve got some collections there. Way cool and rock on!

[bassofspades in reply to rescuema]

Lol! That's my regular speed now!

[LearningAllICan]

Awesome ! Rock on!

[Hiawatha1]

Bass, that was surely enjoyable.

[ConnieD]

Amazing Bass!! 🎶

[Hidden]

I suggest that everyone like and subscribe to this channel. Little bit of money on the side.

[bassofspades in reply to Hidden]

Lol! Thanks but its mostly bs video of my kids.

[Ace1]

I too picked up my bass after a long break (15 years or so). At first I tried to play everything rushed (like my speech) but got myself calmed down. Went better after that.

[bassofspades in reply to Ace1]

Yeah I sure can't shred like I used to !

[chas747]

Nice

[Hidden]

Awesome!!

[lynnebasse]

I loved this...made me want to dance!

[Peony73]

Wow! The post you shared later than this post, about questioning God’s love for you due to your Parkinson’s suffering, led me here, to this video, as someone mentioned it in a reply to you. I woke up feeling down this morning, and your post spoke to me so I read all the responses. But a picture/video is worth a thousand words. I love this video. It sounds great! It lifted me back up! Thanks for sharing it, knowing you are blessing others!!!!!

[bassofspades in reply to Peony73]

Thank you my friend!

[bepo]

Hey kiddo, You have PD? I couldn't tell.

I am 76 years old and play keys and backup singer in a local band. ( My husband has Pd). We play every Wed. night and also for different festivals. I also am grateful for everything I have. Every day, I acknowledge what I am grateful for. Best to you.