In retrospect, he was probably uniquely talented *because* he didn’t like bass. I’ve noticed that when creative people feel limited or even trapped by the limitations of the budget, gear, manpower, etc. at their disposal, they “optimize” their work to the limitations of the hand they’ve been dealt, and sometimes, beautiful things happen as a result.

@@SanchezS1998 well said bruh

So I started playing bass in punk bands not taking it seriously until I heard this song specifically Mr Dengler's bass playing. I cannot stress enough how unorthodox his lines are. He's a lead guitar player and plays the bass not like a bass player but like a lead guitarist hence why the bass sounds the way it does.

I can't believe he didn't like playing tbh, you can't write lines like that on sn instrument you dislike. Sounds like he said this as a cop out after regretting leaving the band lol

@@SanchezS1998 100% the truth. When I was a child, I became a very natural, and very talented Violin player. The fact was I was forced by parents and I HATED the Instrument. I dreamed of owning a set of drums but we were very poor and school only had Mariachi Orchestra which I also did not like.

Completely agree.

For someone who didn't like playing bass, yeah

bass and the drums

@Andres Valle the outro of PDA Is orgasmic

Fun fact: the bass player quit interpol because he didn't like the instrument. He decided to pursue a career in acting.

POST-Punk

That wasn't the reason why actually and i thino the real reason is even cooler. I believe they initially got together as a band because they all shared a similar taste for fashion and they naturally kept up their formal wear when they made it big and it became part of their look. If i remember correctly, the bassist was mistaken to be interested in the band or something because he dressed similarly but thats just how he dressed lol but i might've gotten a little mixed up but yeah i love how they dress

@@Ruby-eq1qg DUDE THAT'S THE SAME BAND FORMING STORY AS RADIOHEAD LOL, and they're my most favourite bands.

like arctic monkeys as well! they started out as pimple faced little punks from Sheffield and gradually evolved into formals and classy suits

@@Spitson7771 they should wear Postman uniforms then.

rag 415 fuck yeah it was!!

rag 415 oooolishhittt its truuueeee

Just realized about that moment. Fucking epic

I mean all of their strumming was in sync

Bring back Carlos!!!!!!!

I thought exactly the same.

How amazing would it have been to stumble upon this unknown band who played a set of one of the great albums of the 21st century

Because no one knew them back then, when i listen a new song that i like live i pay attention the whole time.

it's one of the best moments for sure

so true carlos is so good

Lol.

A sexy vampire

@@Wisdawms Beautiful vampire

And that's exactly why he was the bassist! He was actually a guitar player and didn't like to play bass _that much._ Daniel (the guitarist) was looking for a bass player for his band and he invited Carlos because "he looked like a bass player". He accepted and the rest was history.

this is how a bassist must look like

@@Floating.Point. He was a great bassist, too, so I guess it was a decent decision for the music even if Carlos didn't like it.

Carlos D and Sam make an incredible duo in the band

you do not know what you say

I was like straight up 1 year old or something lol.

This live version is from 2009 though I think

@@NoKZfaqName1 it’s not. It’s from 2002

YESSS

both

My mind blew when I listened & payed attention to the drums. Instantly went to my drums and tried to play the groove.

They're all great but really I sometimes just focus on the drums in amazement. I really don't know anyone that plays like this. It's not typical at all. He's doing his thing, really everyone is doing their thing, but it just goes together so well.

The drums would happen without the bass. Also who cares.c

Danny "Sidepipes"

Lol

Gotta love that rockabilly style

Yep.

Yep, you missed out on a lot. Interpol from 2002 to 2005 was something not everyone can claim to have witnessed in person.

congrats, extremely torn this was three days before being born so i couldnt make it too

To everyone except Peter Hook

@@simontrucker3624 his style is the opposite of peter hook, especially in this particular song. peter hook used chords often, which is something carlos only did once for a very short part of stella was a diver. he is more like simon gallup, but a bit better.

Too bad he isn't an Interpol member anymore.

One of my favorite bassists of all time

+Ale Dread That's an awesome new year's tradition.

Aleh Amds interesting! I always seem to listen to them around fall

Christmas/New Years is interpol season for me as well ; NYC and Hands Away just hit diff to shitty saskatchewan Snowfall

It surprised me years ago that he quit said that he actually didn't like playing bass. He has one of the most creative and unique bass lines.

I'm he's agent... he said you gotta take a vacation to Morocco first... just you and another female friend

@@saltyshapeervessel2.062 ew

@@itaintmebabe714 sadly correct. He said he just wanted to experiment but just so happened that he was fucking amazing

Please dear god no he’s a massive dick

Well he did play guitar first before he picked up the bass

i can't see why a lot of interpol's fanbase can't be reasonable about it. i love him, but making music is an often emotionally demanding job just like any other, and people change over the years.

Also the fact that he just didn't really like bass

+Luna joy I know. I feel so sad. I wish I could go back in time and start over. It's raining today and I was thinking about "Stella was A diver and she Was Always Down." It says Stella was swallowed up in the manhole cover. I feel like that. 14 years I know, its forever now.

Yes, the world sucks now. No sarcasm, no irony.

18yrs now. Still strong as ever.

22 years now

Most would say the same.

MrjiimmyTARD he got tired because interpol has/had a lack of creativity on bass lines And sam (probably in 2010) told that interpol will never need a bass in the future, so that probably hurt carlos in many ways to, finally, left interpol in that year

He grew up playing regular guitar, and never really played or even owned a bass guitar. He only picked it up because the other members needed a bass player. That being said, he is a badass bass guitarist.

Late to the party. Carlos said he was up for experimentation but never truly "Loved" playing bass. Sucks seeing what a legend he is on that bass

If they contacted him and asked him he would for sure but no way in hell would they do that

It's different now that Im poor and aging. I'll never see this face again

SuperGuguto I'm a straight male and Oh Carlos

+ShaneKarma376

ORANGE Because apparently Paul called Carlos an asshole.

He says he lost interest in it all which is a shame cause of how good he was but amazingly, hes sayd that he didnt like playing bass and that it wasnt even his first instrument! i respect his decision but its still a shame