Finally Hearing PROPAGANDHI! Bass Teacher REACTS to "Failed Imagineer"

Finally Hearing PROPAGANDHI! Bass Teacher REACTS to "Failed Imagineer" - Such Unique Songwriting!

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➡️ I'm stoked to finally get to ‪@Propagandhiofficial‬! It was tough narrowing down which song to do because every song request was different, which is a sign I MUST check out more! "Failed Imagineer" from 2017's "Victory Lap" caught my eye in the comments, and I loved this band's take on tech metal with a really upbeat "punk" feel. I'm the most intrigued by their songwriting style: they really move along as a single unit and accent every vocal phrase, which makes even the verses sound like huge, impactful anthems. Bassist Todd Kowalski seamlessly weaves in and out of the sudden changes, truly gluing the song together with beautiful melodies using a rich, clean tone. I discuss the continuous interval jumps he accents phrases with, his use of chords, and break down the effectiveness of his bass solo and how it contrasts against the vocal lines near the end. The rich guitar orchestrations create a playground for Todd to be melodic, and it was done in such a luscious fashion. I wish the song had been a touch longer, because I really want to hear the full scope of Propagandhi's style!
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@LowEndUniversity 3 ай бұрын

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@FromDuskTillSean 4 ай бұрын

Their song “Night Letters” is EXACTLY what you’re looking for in terms of contrast to this song to really show the depth of their discography. Good tempo/vibe changes and some absolutely killer riffs in a heavier almost prog-punk-hardcore I don’t even know what you’d call it lol. Also, for a bonus, it’s part of the small group of songs that Todd sings instead of Chris. And maybe as a bonus, you could do a double and throw in “Hadron Collision” which is just a like 1 minute ripper that borders on thrash lol.

@staticprevails 4 ай бұрын

i second "Night Letters." Thanks for getting around to Propagandhi! They're my all time favorite.

@andrenucci84 4 ай бұрын

This

@adriancole9681 4 ай бұрын

This is the first song I heard from them besides the early more pop punk stuff and it blew my mind. Became one of my favorite bands after this.

@McSquiggins 4 ай бұрын

Yep

@jefftennis1275 4 ай бұрын

NIGHT LETTERS!!!

@antimatter7683 4 ай бұрын

"A speculative fiction"

@ronjames4151 4 ай бұрын

Won a songwriting award it's so good.

@kylewagoner 4 ай бұрын

Potemkin is my favorite album of theirs. So so so so insanely good and lyrically kills me.

@TheWesticle138 4 ай бұрын

Yeah I'd say speculative fiction, America's Army both from Potemkin City Limits would be great choices, along with Unscripted moments.

@Kalthos85 4 ай бұрын

Yessss adding a vote for “A Speculative Fiction” off their 2005 LP “Potemkin City Limits”

@joemiller7082 4 ай бұрын

Oof. That’s a great one.

@ligairi 4 ай бұрын

They’re in the studio writing a new album right now!!!

@notmillionaires 12 күн бұрын

yes!

@wesleyrostoll7371 4 ай бұрын

You're killing it with your song choices! This has become my favorite channel over the last few months.

@LowEndUniversity 4 ай бұрын

Aw, thank you! 🥹🙏🏼

@edbestedits361 4 ай бұрын

Ya same. A sub well earned 🙏

@chrisclark6562 4 ай бұрын

I grew up in Winnipeg and was able to see Propagandhi dozens of times. This band is like fine wine, they only get better with age ! Love your content

@bradsmithstudios8881 4 ай бұрын

You are so lucky. I’ve been following propagandi since the late 90s and have yet to catch them live. I almost drove from Tennessee to Winnipeg to watch them play a home show.

@chrisclark6562 4 ай бұрын

@@bradsmithstudios8881 I no longer live in Winnipeg as I now call Montreal my home. There is also an incredible punk scene here in Montreal

@viracocha03 4 ай бұрын

@@chrisclark6562 You goin to NOFX final tour in Montreal by chance ?

@chrisclark6562 4 ай бұрын

@@viracocha03 yes I’m going in Montreal and in Toronto ! Got GA tix in Mtl but VIP for TO !

@chrisclark6562 4 ай бұрын

@@viracocha03 I will be at both the Montreal and the Toronto shows !

@stefanheuldoch883 4 ай бұрын

Propagandhi's my all time favorite band. The bassist was John K. Samson (The Weakerthans) for their first 2 Albums, when they were a lot closer to one of those kinda goofy skatepunk-bands. When Todd came in for their 3rd album "Today's Empires, Tomorrow's Ashes", they became a lot more unique and technical in their style and sound and every follow-up is kind of a natural evolvement from it's predecessor. I think "Supporting Caste" is a fan favorite. I personally can not pick a favorite. It usually takes them 6-7 years to put out a new one, though. The singer and guitarist/main songwriter Chris Hannah is the most talented musician I can think of in that genre, and his lyrics are a poetic deep-dive into history and philosophy, requiring a lot of background knowledge to acurately interpret. Sorry...but I'm so enthusiastic about them. I'd recommend "Last will and testament" from supporting caste, which is a little different from their thrashier side with an incredibly melodic bassline, or "Purina hall of fame" from Today's empires, which is extremely straight forward.

@sadastronaut78 4 ай бұрын

They elevated skate punk to new heights on the first two albums.

@stefanheuldoch883 4 ай бұрын

@@sadastronaut78 Agreed. I love htce and less talk, don’t get me wrong here. But Today‘s empires was when they really conquered unknown sonic territories. Just my humble opinion though

@abacus-ske7531 4 ай бұрын

Last will and testament would be an amazing contrast. Such an epic song.

@racheldenker9327 3 ай бұрын

I haven't heard past How to Clean Everything...I may have to revist :)

@StalinBballin 4 ай бұрын

More Propagandhi videos please. This song does show Todd’s playing well, but there are so many others. Night Letters and Unscripted Moments are fantastic. Has to be one of the most important bands in all of punk rock.

@GopherGuts2000 4 ай бұрын

I vote anything from How To Clean Everything

@iagher 4 ай бұрын

@@GopherGuts2000 nope

@mountaverage2706 4 ай бұрын

@@GopherGuts2000 No. Just no.

@PhilSepBriscoe 4 ай бұрын

@@GopherGuts2000 Dude, 'How to Clean' is still great because it's Propagandhi and it was certainly one of the best/most unique albums in the genre (imho) at the time in the mid-'90s and Samson is a great bassist. But as other commentors have noted, Prop has just gotten better and better over the years. 'Less Talk, More Rock' is one of my favorite albums ever, and while 'Today's Empires, Tomorrow's Ashes' was a new shift in sonic style with Todd in the mix, 'Potemkin City Limits' is when they found a new gear and through to 'Victory Lap' have just been on another level. My two cents and all.

@TiernanSongs 3 ай бұрын

One of the most important bands in rock as a whole, perhaps. 🤣

@colinedmunds2238 4 ай бұрын

Nomeansno are another of the great and underrated Canadian punk bands

@napneto 4 ай бұрын

NoMeansNo has the greatest bass on punk music

@sahamal_savu 4 ай бұрын

Oh man, can't believe I haven't requested some NoMeansNo yet. I strayed away from Punk as I got older but damn, amazing bass playing from that band.

@trevorlambert4226 4 ай бұрын

Happy Bridge would be a cool one.

@Mrcrazyforlego 4 ай бұрын

NoMeansNo!

@SuperSkinhead73 4 ай бұрын

Great recommendation!! Rags and Bones!!!!!!

@ravagesatoru5094 4 ай бұрын

You gotta checkout 88 Fingers Louie - 100 Proof - very bass driven song with a bass solo!

@olddogsneverdie 4 ай бұрын

Future Rise against bassist

@zacharyforeal 4 ай бұрын

Punk rock rulebook has one of the best drum intros.

@LowEndUniversity 4 ай бұрын

Next week 😎

@tangodelta7809 4 ай бұрын

One of the first songs I learned on bass, I’m a guitar player now. Not super tough but a lot of fun. I want to say one of their members went into Rise Against?

@xvhsx5800 4 ай бұрын

Yeeees!

@caffeinatedinsanity2324 4 ай бұрын

The funny thing is... When Todd first joined the band, it was his first time playing bass. Before that he did vocals for a few other bands. I personally wouldn't consider him an outstanding bass player, but the fact that he started from almost zero and made his way up to being a pretty good bassist is respectable. Also, if you're looking for a heavy album, Suppprting Caste and especially Failed States would take the title.

@chrisegg7936 4 ай бұрын

I listen to Chris Hannah's podcast on patreon a lot and when he said Todd had never played bass before Propagandhi, it was a real "well what's my excuse then?" moment lol. It also made me realize that a lot of the Todd songs are actually written by Todd on guitar! Dude's too damn good.

@bushleague3472 4 ай бұрын

@@chrisegg7936 I'd always heard that they replaced their original bass player because he "Wasnt good enough" for the more thrashy direction they wanted to go. Very weird excuse if Todd wasnt a bass player at the time.

@jamstrat 4 ай бұрын

He most definitely knew how to play bass when he joined Propagandhi in 97’. He fronted I Spy and was an amazing guitarist before Propagandhi.

@FelonyRecords 4 ай бұрын

The album Failed States is a masterpiece from start to finish

@andrefaria2921 4 ай бұрын

@@bushleague3472their first bass player was john k who left to start the weakerthans It wasn't that he wasn't good enough, more that he wasn't the best fit and was going in a different direction to the rest of the band.

@tonightweareone 4 ай бұрын

LOTUS GAIT, NOTE TO SELF, POTEMKIN CITY LIMITS, DEAR COACHES CORNER, A SPECULATIVE FICTION

@axelwulferding3321 4 ай бұрын

Note to self!

@siman6488 4 ай бұрын

Good taste.

@spunky0201 4 ай бұрын

The entire Supporting Caste album, tbh.

@siman6488 4 ай бұрын

@@spunky0201for sure

@blairmcmackin8857 4 ай бұрын

By far my favorite Propandhi album! I'll take any some or the full album

@corycourtney8923 4 ай бұрын

An Imagineer was a term coined by Disney for people who worked in their R&D wing.

@cliffordfinefabriccare9001 4 ай бұрын

Came to say that. Is Propaghandi a band full of Disney adults ? Haha

@alexbruce5684 4 ай бұрын

Correct

@DougCL781 4 ай бұрын

@@cliffordfinefabriccare9001 its a callback to a theme they've used before of "disneyfied history" (specifically in the song Today's Empires, Tomorrows Ashes), meaning history that has been sanitized and simplified by the people in charge. this song, where the failed imagineer refers to a WWII veteran, is about how the version of WWII that exists in popular culture now where its a black and white triumph over evil is not what was experienced by the young men who took part in it, and how that trauma they went through was passed down to the next generation and so on.

@corycourtney8923 4 ай бұрын

@@DougCL781 Specifically Chris Hannah, singer and guitarist, his Grandfather.

@peterhoff6776 25 күн бұрын

Speaking as a graduate of the CSU Fullerton College of Engineering & Computer Science, "failed Imagineer" is very much a Type Of Guy. Like if Scott Adams was an engineer at Raytheon instead of creating Dilbert.

@lostmotel6156 4 ай бұрын

What an amazing video to wake up to! Awesome choice of song to show off the greatness of The Rod and Propagandhi! They are legit the best band in the world.

@jevilicious 4 ай бұрын

Finger-style bass player in punk rock I recently started paying attention to: Cigar. Legacy of the 7 plies off of "the visitor" is a good showcase of what they're about (insane rhythm section overall).

@jiffah 4 ай бұрын

Propagandhi is low-key one of the most influential punk band still to this day. Their first album created the famous "FAT" sound and their second record was a seminal release for the political aspect of the genre and each subsequent release is a lesson in song writing. I don't think we would talk about prog-punk or math-rock if it wasn't for bands like Propagandi. Legends

@ligairi 4 ай бұрын

💯💯💯

@whatisvisceralNL 4 ай бұрын

Hell yeah, glad you got to Propagandhi finally! They rule! Propagandhi's sound has really evolved over time. They were never a very traditional punk band, but they went from something you might call skate punk to something closer to very technical prog punk. Songs with the previous bass player: Anti-Manifesto ...And We Though Nation-States Were a Bad Idea Apparently I'm a "P.C. Fascist" Songs with Todd on bass: Back To The Motor League Purina Hall of Fame A Speculative Fiction Night Letters Lotus Gait Honestly, you can pick almost any of their songs. They are all pure gold.

@ewatfred 3 ай бұрын

dude Speculative Fiction is my all time fav, it's them at their strongest of strengths. Total A-Game track. Not their catchiest, not the one that best represents them, but damn it kicks ass

@calebmattis8528 4 ай бұрын

Propagandhi Mate Ka Moris Ukun Rasik An from todays empires tomorrows ashes.

@666evollove 4 ай бұрын

Fantastic song.

@sethuberalles 4 ай бұрын

Hmm, I’ll throw their song “Last Will & Testament” out there. Varied tempos, dynamic build, interesting bass.

@siman6488 4 ай бұрын

One of the best

@dard4642 4 ай бұрын

PERFECT example of a solid punk rhythm section

@bryanbereal 4 ай бұрын

This is the one I tried getting him to react to. I keep mentioning it. That song is fire and there's so much to like about it, plus it showcases the bass pretty well which is course is important for this channel.

@climberguywhoboltssometimes 4 ай бұрын

Last Will is on of my very favorite propagandhi songs. Epic closer to Supporting Caste!

@siman6488 4 ай бұрын

@@climberguywhoboltssometimes for sure. The tuning on the guitar is very interesting as well

@citizenbrain8065 4 ай бұрын

Yesssss! Propagandhi is favorite band of all time. They have zero bad albums, and they almost always take years between releasing them.

@ericchouinard4907 4 ай бұрын

Propagandhi's bassist also is the one playing on The Canary from Protest the Hero.

@MikeP2055 4 ай бұрын

Palimpsest is such an amazing record. They're pretty much the only modern metal band I listen to.

@jeremymcnally6776 4 ай бұрын

Propaghandi are absolute legends as Canadian punk rock activists. They have a deep catalog and this was a safe (but great!!) Song choice. I know we've been bombarding you with requests but this is a band worth digging in to. Chris, the singer is a genius lyricist as well. Thanks again for all of these great videos !!!!!

@harleybrignall9034 4 ай бұрын

You should have done "without love" easily, their best song musically and lyrically

@mountaverage2706 4 ай бұрын

I always found that song instrumentally underwhelming, compared to most other songs of theirs.

@harleybrignall9034 4 ай бұрын

@mountaverage2706 I don't know. Do you think you could play guitar and sing at the same time on that song?

@drivelikejoewho 4 ай бұрын

I love it but it makes me cry every time I hear it

@harleybrignall9034 4 ай бұрын

@drivelikejoewho that's why it's such a good song it's very emotional it's human to cry, feel loss, and not take your time here for granted

@mountaverage2706 4 ай бұрын

@@harleybrignall9034 I can neither play guitar nor sing LMAO. But I never said the song was technically easy or anything, so not sure why you're asking...

@Some_retard 4 ай бұрын

Back to the motor league and A speculative fiction would be my two suggestions. They are so fun to play on guitar

@pricklyprogramming8801 4 ай бұрын

Propagandhi "Tertium Non Datur"!!!!!!!

@gmazzo 4 ай бұрын

Love that you are getting into punk music!

@motogpfanatic 4 ай бұрын

Less talk more rock was an amazing 90’s punk album, definitely a turning point for them.

@boycehundley2618 4 ай бұрын

Yes!! My favorite band for 30 years….and they just keep getting better! Great people too! Todd is super cool, and I took guitar lessons from Sulynn. Thanks for this video, and honestly, you can’t go wrong with any of their songs….enjoy your new discovery!

@fasterdays 4 ай бұрын

One of my favorite bands! I recommend checking out Note to Self from the Failed States album, a very interesting track you will surely enjoy!

@cptbownz 4 ай бұрын

Propagandhi might be worth a deeper dive IMO, there are so many great songs. I agree with the others recommending Last Will & Testament 🤘

@bryanbereal 4 ай бұрын

+1 for Last Will & Testament

@1thess523 4 ай бұрын

FACE TO FACE SHOULD BE NEXT 😉

@teddypuccini9824 4 ай бұрын

YES!!!

@williamravizza3858 4 ай бұрын

He did bent but not broken off of protecting

@derekdoessound 4 ай бұрын

One of my absolute fave bands. This was a nice surprise!

@propagandhipod8797 4 ай бұрын

Great episode. I've been digging deep on this band for almost 4 years on a song-by-song basis. You'll never get bored.

@ligairi Ай бұрын

It’s a must-listen podcast for Propagandhi fans! It’s called Unscripted Moments and Greg is the best dude.

@propagandhipod8797 Ай бұрын

@@ligairi THANK YOU!

@jiryutique12323 4 ай бұрын

You need to look at either of these songs from Propagandhi: A Speculative Fiction, Without Love or When All Your Fears Collide. Love your vids!

@cultofgaming3436 4 ай бұрын

F YEAH! Todd K is the man! Also, Chris Hannah is and amazing vocalist and writer. He has written some of the most powerful lyrics I have ever heard.

@acaeleus 4 ай бұрын

Propagandhi is basically a Prog Rock punk band. Incredible songwriting and musicality.

@markEhpunx 4 ай бұрын

Night Letters is a really good heavy, techy, but more hardcore sound. Plus the bass player takes lead vocals on it.

@joshcornell7013 4 ай бұрын

ps...you wanna feature a ripping bassist...check out Tomasz Sokolowski from the Swedish skatepunk band Satanic Surfers. He played on all the albums up to Going Nowhere Fast...the bass on Worn Out Words is insane. But I recommend starting with something off 666 Motor Inn...Soothing maybe. I'd go as far as calling him the lead musician in the band. They are right up there with Propagandhi as one of the best punk bands of alltime.

@samhain3824 4 ай бұрын

Lost! The bass player on the last album is no slouch either.

@joshcornell7013 4 ай бұрын

@@samhain3824 i fully agree. the last album is one of the best.

@patrickobrien3742 4 ай бұрын

Night Letters (sung by Todd), A Speculative Fiction, Mate Ka Moris, Iteration, Fixed Frequencies, Bringer of Greater Things (sung by Todd). Propaghandi has had a profound impact on my life. They are able to put into words and music all of my thoughts, feelings, and fears about our current world and society.

@ratriot6976 4 ай бұрын

PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE listen to more Propagandhi and how album sounds differ, there are so many different fantastic songs to recommend for fantastic bass lines, but also they are amazingly technical and clever in there writing ❤ This is my new favourite channel keep it up im loving every video

@dxzxax8772 4 ай бұрын

Propagandhi is amazing. I'm a drummer but love how insane their bass sound is. My favorite album of theirs is Today's Empires Tomorrow's Ashes. Check that out.

@trevorlambert4226 4 ай бұрын

It's really nice to have a bass teacher delve into the punk genre. I can't think of one other youtube channel that's done this.

@LowEndUniversity 4 ай бұрын

Appreciate you! ☺️🙏🏼

@LeviGarcia 4 ай бұрын

Definitely one of my favorite bands. but I don't know if this is the best song to show off bass playing though.

@Projetos2024 4 ай бұрын

Man, your reading regarding “the band following the vocals” is PERFECT. I think this is one of the greatest attributes (among many others hehe) in Propagandhi. Most of their music does not have a chorus and the lyrics looks like a huge article, almost an “opera” feeling! I strongly recommend the song “CUT INTO THE EARTH”, you will love that particular aspect and the bass itself (it’s beautiful, really). Cheers from Brazil!

@waynegrantzky 4 ай бұрын

Next song you should do is “Dear Coach’s Corner” from 2009’s album 💿’Supporting Caste’. Great job on this video!

@justinfaucett2421 4 ай бұрын

Their first couple of albums, “How to Clean Everything” and “Less Talk, More Rock”, in my opinion, were more straight punk, but you could hear the thrash and hardcore influences. When I first listened to “Todays Empire, Tomorrows Ashes” I really noticed the change in their sound. Much more hardcore and metal sounding. It’s like they became really serious, after the light- hearted first couple albums. “Mate Ka Moris Ukun Rasil An” is the first track from “Todays empires, Tomorrows Ashes,” and it sets the tone for everything afterwards. The bass is good too!! Another great video in your punk journey. It’s exciting to watch you listen to these songs for the first time!!

@ligairi 4 ай бұрын

That bass solo is so beautiful

@encyclical 4 ай бұрын

Loved this!! And you geeked on on the parts that bring me back to later Propagandhi time and time again. They are very focused on the lyrics/meaning and often do this vocal first approach. I don’t think I’ve ever heard someone describe it like you but now that you have it makes so much sense! After you get a taste of something different do their song Last Will and Testament.

@bryanbereal 4 ай бұрын

Yes, I keep recommending Last Will & Testament and I will keep commenting on other comments recommending the same same thing.

@jasongitlitz7748 4 ай бұрын

They have a pretty big thrash metal and hardcore influence in their approach to punk, with some songs leaning on those influences more than others. They were a big inspiration for A Wilhelm Scream, actually.

@fernandomateo4109 4 ай бұрын

If you don't know Atlas Losing Grip go check them. Very influenced by Propagandhi too

@manos0mand 4 ай бұрын

Also a big inspiration to Protest The Hero.

@ryanpoe9791 4 ай бұрын

Had no idea that A Wilhelm Scream was influenced by Propaghandi. Thinking about though, it's definitely a sequitur.

@samhain3824 4 ай бұрын

“Progressive thrash band looking for bass player”

@sergiohernandez6170 4 ай бұрын

Hell yeah! If you want something a bit longer you should check out their song tertium non datur

@mattmorris1493 4 ай бұрын

I second this!

@pricklyprogramming8801 4 ай бұрын

I think this has one of the more diverse bass lines for sure

@bryanbereal 4 ай бұрын

I just recommended the same song. I've also been suggesting Last Will & Testament on every one of these videos.

@cameronkok7645 4 ай бұрын

Oh 100%. Totally forgot about Tertium non Datur. Masterclass in songwriting.

@tjkillmer 4 ай бұрын

Best band ever!!!!!!!!!

@moverbob7409 4 ай бұрын

fo show

@scientificuppercut 4 ай бұрын

yesss!!!! this whole albums is great!

@justinfaucett2421 4 ай бұрын

I’ve lost count how many times I’ve watched this video. One, because I love this song, and second, it’s so much fun watching you react to it. I’ve been trying to see if Todd was using a pick or not, and I was convinced that he was using fingers after you went back a watched that part again. Now I’m convinced he uses a pick the whole song, except for the little bass solo near the end. The couple times his right hand is shown, it looks like he’s picking, but when he’s playing with his fingers, during the (solo) you can see his pick in his mouth. Not sure why, but this became a mission for me because I wasn’t sure. Keep up the great work. These videos are fun!!

@ligairi Ай бұрын

Wow! Great catch with the pick in the mouth. I’ve seen him play that solo so many times I was convinced he was a finger player but your comment got me to go watch two live performances and you’re exactly right. He played the song with a pick and switched to fingers for the solo.

@Eric-ij1nk 4 ай бұрын

Love the cover!!!

@deadlyhifi 4 ай бұрын

Thank you for getting to Propagandhi. I listen to a lot of music and I love a lot of bands but Propagandhi is THE best band. Their musical development, the lyrics and what they stand for has taught me so much - to question my thoughts and what society tells me. More than just music. They’re working on a new album right now.

@alexandremorin11 4 ай бұрын

Great analysis, really fun to watch! Keep it up!

@LowEndUniversity 4 ай бұрын

Much appreciated!

@bryanbereal 4 ай бұрын

Dude thank you for finally doing Propagandhi!! I knew you would like them. Okay, so you asked if they have a portion of their discography that has them executing heaviness? YES! The album called "Supporting Caste" is very heavy and thrashy. Specifically, I recommend checking out "Tertium non datur" from that album. Edit: as others have mentioned, Failed States is perhaps their heaviest album, but it's maybe not as technical as Supporting Caste.

@andrenucci84 4 ай бұрын

You can do Night Letters if you want contrast haha

@sadastronaut78 4 ай бұрын

Well. It's heavy... 😅

@cfdavisbell 4 ай бұрын

Great video! Thanks!

@LowEndUniversity 4 ай бұрын

You're welcome!

@ryandanley48 4 ай бұрын

I absolutely love this series. Great song choices. I would opt for Failed States for another Propaghandi song. Harder but still has that techy thing that makes them such a unique band.

@bunson1134 4 ай бұрын

His private dismay...on public display... One of the best lines out there, in my opinion.

@FirstNameLastName-ke6dq 4 ай бұрын

The song Note to self off the album Failed States is one of my favorites.

@vwharman 4 ай бұрын

Enjoy. I’ve been looking forward to you hearing this band since this punky series started. My favourite band for sure. Just unreal.

@chrisegg7936 4 ай бұрын

Propagandhi's my #1 band of all time, love a band that doesn't get caught up in genre trappings and just makes the music they want to make. Their original bassist was actually John K. Samson who went on to form The Weakerthans. Todd joined the band for their third full length, around the same time they were looking to break away from their pop-punk counterparts and incorporate more of their metal influences. Their discography is all over the place, I highly recommend a deep dive for anyone curious!

@ohdoodsickdood 4 ай бұрын

Check out Todd's arms during the bass solo. He's wearing one of those tattoo sleeved shirts for parts of it lol.

@ligairi Ай бұрын

Hahahahahah wth nice catch

@geebunk1 4 ай бұрын

Thank you! Propaghandi has such a specific style but each one is so different. Please more propaghandi please!

@Ebony9762 4 ай бұрын

I been seeing Propagandhi for over 20 years. I grew up in Winnipeg there home town. Todd used picks alot in the beginning so he can probably play fast like punk/hardcore. Todd had a band called I Spy and he played guitar. He seems to use his fingers alot more with more recent stuff. This band is probably the most progressive punk band from the 90s!

@michaelcorrigan6577 4 ай бұрын

Love me some propaghandi. Protest the hero is badass too! Less talk more rock!

@MikeP2055 4 ай бұрын

That record hasn't left my car since 2017. (Yes, I still buy CDs.) They've been one of my favorite bands since ~1994. Chris is such an amazing guitarist (see: Dear Coach's Corner). I'm sure 2,000 people have already mentioned this, but an imagineer is a Disney employee.

@guitarpunkcovers 4 ай бұрын

Best band ever! So glad you're checking them out. I really recommend listening to everything by them!

@littledittymusic727 4 ай бұрын

Yes! Thanks! Love me some Propagandhi!

@morgansmith7009 4 ай бұрын

When are we finally going to get to Scott Shiflett from Face To Face?

@LowEndUniversity 4 ай бұрын

Before you know it!

@TheGVR4kid 4 ай бұрын

@@LowEndUniversityfor real. Check out his live solos at shows on KZfaq. Just shredding.

@dormonid 4 ай бұрын

Incredible band

@calypsogrove 4 ай бұрын

This is so different from the original propagandhi that I grew up on!! I thank you for putting me on to their newer stuff, I really want to slap myself in the face for not keeping up with this band lol

@LowEndUniversity 4 ай бұрын

Rad!! Love it. I’m going to finally binge them real soon here.

@bassimprovjams3772 4 ай бұрын

What a cool jam! Another song and band I don’t know till now thanks Lowend Fam!! Mark I think you now need a 5 string combustion 🤘😎💪

@LowEndUniversity 4 ай бұрын

I think that’d be a perfect bass, dude! The Combustion is more up my alley than the D-Roc tonally and I just need 1 more string now 😅

@bassimprovjams3772 4 ай бұрын

@@LowEndUniversity I agree, the 5er combustion is definitely you!! My NG3 is my favorite bass!and I got some nice basses Sheldon needs to Endorse you ASAP!

@LowEndUniversity 4 ай бұрын

I’m working with them on something pretty rad, hope to post about it soon!

@scottpeugh7066 4 ай бұрын

I was just listening to Propagandhi last night! Great Anarchist band.

@jasonzakrzewski958 4 ай бұрын

Really digging these videos. Every time you surprise me by picking one of my favorite bands. Great to see you discover this music. Try Anti Flag -The Press Corpse

@lostmotel6156 4 ай бұрын

😬

@peterdelvillano9432 4 ай бұрын

Like many on here, Propagandhi is one of my favourite bands. Every album is unique - they never get stale. Also when you asked, I wonder if they get heavy? I was laughing to myself. Yeah, they get heavy. I would love to hear you check out Back to the Motor League by them. I also love how you don't just comment on the bass but put it in perspective with regards to the whole song. Make some great insights into songwriting that way - I learn a lot from it.

@siman6488 4 ай бұрын

The whole of Todays empires would be cool to see him go over.

@LowEndUniversity 4 ай бұрын

Thanks for the request! Appreciate the kind words too.

@edgardelgado7792 4 ай бұрын

Their whole album Supporting Cast(e) is a masterpiece.

@RocketSurgeon433 4 ай бұрын

Love your reaction videos about the punk bands I've always loved... in addition to those already covered, Face to Face is also pretty great.

@alexbruce5684 4 ай бұрын

You right about the vocals and lyrics shaping the songs.

@theoldmanfrombeyond6851 4 ай бұрын

Cigar, please!!!

@KyddDynamite 4 ай бұрын

Didnt see anyone comment it so far but you gotta do the song "Supporting Caste" - absolute masterpiece

@MrBlairskie 4 ай бұрын

Great Video buds, being a Canadian I was exposed to Propagandhi when I was just a kid. It's hard to narrow down one song if theirs for you but I think "Back to the Motor League" is a good example of what the band is about as a whole. It is an absolute banger and their most listened song on spotify.

@Marc-master-of-the-reef 3 ай бұрын

Glad to see someone finally cover some propagandhi, wish more people were aware of this band. Thanks for doing this video!

@BeardedBeerNerd 4 ай бұрын

Album wise, How to Clean Everything is my favorite and one of the early ones. Today's Empire's Tomorrow's Ashes is a heavier one.

@AbrahamFilb-ct6tt 4 ай бұрын

When all your fears collide, from victory lap, he sings and play bass too.......listen now

@GavinHuss 4 ай бұрын

Yes! You made it to Propagandhi, welcome to the club. I'd suggest the song A Speculative Fiction next.

@shannonnorfolk9536 4 ай бұрын

the first of their heavier album when Todd joined the band, Today's Empires Tomorrows Ashes is one of my favorites check out the track Purina hall of fame

@ChooseBrian 4 ай бұрын

Propagandhi rips. You’ve really hit a groove here my man. Thx again for giving me all the feels

@LowEndUniversity 4 ай бұрын

Cheers!!

@bengreenfield7110 4 ай бұрын

Matt Freeman of Rancid is a pick player and does play throughs on his own channel (Bass Bunker Sessions) as well.

@estudioanden 28 күн бұрын

With this video you earned my suscription... But with the whole set (lagwagon, the decline, tool) you definetely earned my full and fond attention! I've spent hours watching your high quality videos! Can't wait to see more propagandhi. The songs you're looking for are NOTE TO SELF, LOTUS GAIT, DUPLICATE KEYS ICARO. after those you should check SUPPORTING CASTE the full album from top to bottom. What an enormous band.... congrats for your job! from argentina!

@jacobcedeno3021 4 ай бұрын

Love this channel huge fan. A hardcore and punk fan also growing up I listened to a lot of "low rider" oldies because of my Hispanic Chicano background. With that said there's a band called Thee Sacred Souls. Yes a complete different vibe, but the bassist is so good and I feel underrated. If you listen to their song "Future Lover" that song is worthy. Anyway don't expect you'll see this, but if you do this song has a killer baseline if you do get a chance. Much love keep making these videos they're the shit.

@troydegitz1951 4 ай бұрын

Love the jam

@fc_wade6971 3 ай бұрын

They are extremely particular of their sound and what goes on the albums. So it takes them a bit for new albums and it’s a great treat when they release. Plus they have families and lives that take priority, which is completely understandable.

@1thess523 4 ай бұрын

My band opened for them for their Less Talk More Rock tour here in San Antonio Texas.

@DeathMetalDerf 4 ай бұрын

Nation States is my favorite one by these guys. I believe the full title is "And We Thought the Nation States Were a Bad Idea"

@TheVeryHighKing 4 ай бұрын

Last Will And Testament gets my recommendation by them - it's long because of hidden bonus track just in case you are expecting another like "The Decline"

@bryanbereal 4 ай бұрын

Definitely. It's hard to pick a favorite Propagandhi song but this might be mine.

@rescuetoaster76 4 ай бұрын

I highly recommend The Rezillos "Flying Saucer Attack", or the entire album, lol. The bassist is absolutely amazing. not flashy, but his bass lines couldn't compliment the songs any better. a huge influence on my playing.

@kantian7 4 ай бұрын

Regarding Night Letters… I see a lot of people asking for it, and it’s a great song, especially rhythmically, but I’m not sure it’s super interesting for bass note selection. It IS one of their heaviest songs, so you’d get that side of them. For bass you’d do better with Last Will & Testament or Unscripted Moments, IMO. That said, I did suggest imagineer, so what do I know.