“Just play it and put it in ‘record’” - THAT is why you hire Leland Sklar!

I’m goofing around on KZfaq and I’m like “Wait, Shannon Forrest has a channel? Sweet!”

I can understand what you feel listening to a piece of music that you know perfectly how came up and all its course till the end. You can feel every breath. Congrats.

Those warm tones Lee played sets the mood. This is the type of inside information I just love about the creative process! Than you very much Shannon! This has become one of my favorite tunes!

What I believe in and stand by as a musician and for me particularly as a bass player, is taking chances, making choices with the piece you're playing and most of all, Play What You Feel, in this video Lee does just that, decides to go without a chart and play from the heart...PWYF...love it!!!

Thank’s for sharing this excellent work! You and Lee are a magic combo. 👌

Killer song!

Thanks so much, Shannon! Certainly one of the most sensible and magic bass line I've ever heard.

Loved this break down! Thank you so much for sharing!

WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!! Leland is supernatural!

thanx, listend a lot to the whole album. One of my favorite productions

Lee’s track on this is brilliant. The entire song is gorgeous.

Great video Shannon. I listened to the album quite a bit when it came out.. “Dark Side” is by far my favorite song from that record.. Great arrangement and production.. Very cool to see you go through the song like this.. Thanks ;)

Great Job Shannon wished i could see the lyrics, they are so deep, and true

Really appreciate you sharing this!

This is awesome!

Brilliant Shannon. Thank you.

Oh 2005…… I can hear how strong his voice was then. Lee added melodic runs and turns to this …… very very cool!!

The whole record is great. Excellent work!

This is really fun and insightful to listen to. I hope you do more:)

beautifully done.

Brilliant breakdown and insight into composition here. I watched Leland play in Belfast here a few years back at a very intimate gig and his playing, tone & musicianship was World-class. Love this album also. Would love to hear you breakdown some others - especially Hail Mary! The wonder groove.

Excellent breakdown and analysis - so very interesting - killer song and track - How long ago did Michael record this?