The Genius of Flea
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Few bass players groove like Flea. His sound is explosive, melodic, and instantly recognizable. In this lesson, Scott and Ian celebrate the Red Hot Chili Peppers’ powerhouse, breaking down some of his funkiest, hardest-hitting lines and the songs that made him a legend.
Video Breakdown:
- 00:00 - Introduction
- 00:27 - 1 - Stone Cold Bush
- 01:43 - 2 - True Men Don’t Kill Coyotes
- 03:15 - 3 - Higher Ground
- The Story of Flea
- 04:51 - 4 - Give It Away
- 05:10 - 5 - If You Have To Ask
- 06:50 - 6 - Funky Monks
- 07:15 - Gear
- 08:49 - 7 - Soul To Squeeze
- 09:40 - 8 - Alanis Morrisette - You Oughta Know
- 10:55 - 9 - Young MC - Bust A Move
- 12:17 - 10 - Aeroplane
- 13:50 - 11 - Around The World
- 15:20 - 12 - Can’t Stop
- Final Thoughts
- Outtakes
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