Deconstructing "YYZ" by Rush (on UPRIGHT BASS?!)

#rush #yyz #bassline #analysis #uprightbass #cover #jazz #doesitjazz #geddyalexneil #movingpictures In honor of the 40th anniversary of Rush's "Moving Pictures" (1981) album, I thought I would revisit the song that made me want to play the bass to begin with--and my favorite Geddy Lee bass solo, ever. After 30+ years of playing Jazz professionally, how do my ears hear this classic now? And the big question: can I play the song I once thought was unplayable in my youth--ON UPRIGHT BASS?! That's right, I'll play through the son on the UPRIGHT BASS. Part cover, part analysis (#phrygiandominant), part love letter--join me in celebrating Geddy, Neil Peart, and Alex Lifeson and the timeless instrumental "YYZ" as I try to find out: DOES IT JAZZ?! 00:00 Intro 02:00 Tritones/unison lick 04:01 A Section 05:00 B Section 06:54 Bass/Drum Solos 09:09 "Jazz" Version 09:51 Guitar Solo 12:55 Bridge 13:59 A Section (reprise) 14:46 B Section (reprise)/Coda 15:53 The Verdict Website: http://www.paulthompson.us Instagram @pdbass74