Here is another in my series of learning songs by ear only and recording what I've learned. This song comes off the 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝗰𝗸’𝘀 𝗕𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗱 debut record ‘𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗟𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁”, released back in 1995.

In case you have not seen any of the other videos I have done like this let me explain: when I grew up and started learning how to play, I would put on records and listen. Even though drums were my first instrument I was always intrigued by all of the other parts too, so I tried to learn them. Of course, some songs are easier than others, but it is great ear training.

When 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝗰𝗸'𝘀 𝗕𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗱 celebrated the 20th anniversary of our record "𝗩" I decided to try recording one of the songs myself, doing my best to learn the parts as closely as I could. I'm not trying to recreate what 𝗔𝗹, 𝗗𝗮𝘃𝗲, 𝗥𝘆𝗼 or 𝗡𝗲𝗮𝗹 did. There is no way I ever could. For instance, in this song the fast riff that comes in right after the opening mellow vocal section must’ve been written by 𝗡𝗲𝗮𝗹 on keys because it is fairly easy to play. On guitar it is not that bad, but on bass guitar... let's just say that I did it 100 times before I got it right.

I'm making these videos and recording these songs for my education, ear training, to celebrate 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝗰𝗸'𝘀 𝗕𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗱’s music ( although I'm planning on branching out from 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝗰𝗸'𝘀 eventually – any suggestions? ) and to point out how important and good for your health ( I'm being serious ) it is to sit down and listen to music. I mean really listen. Learning in school or with a private teacher is fantastic and a part of becoming a good musician. But so is listening and trying to figure out what you are hearing. The more you do it then the better you get at it too. Put the two together and you could have something very special. The icing on the cake is that it is super fun to do.

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