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Fun fact: metronomes practice their timekeeping to Steve Jordan’s playing

@Moriabrosh

3 жыл бұрын

Best comment.

@panman2568

2 жыл бұрын

A whole year later and that’s fuking hilarious bro lol. Great comment

@reverb508

Жыл бұрын

Masterpiece of a comment.

@NamathCB

Жыл бұрын

Love it!

@Freespeechassassin

Жыл бұрын

True dat

John has always amazed me how he can play those intricate chord riffs while singing a totally different melody, such an insanely hard thing to do. Any haters of Mayer are purely jealous of the dudes talent!

@Guitargate

4 жыл бұрын

Truth!

@baseballMMAgames

4 жыл бұрын

They may just see him as a pop guy and not understand his guitar and musical prowess. I was that way too before I really understood how good he was.

@richardmann4006

4 жыл бұрын

Jeremy Hicks yeah I agree. I look at John as a serious blues guy. Man he can lay down some soul. He just happened to be smart enough to know that pop music would instantly make him a multi millionaire then he could live his life playing music in any way that he wants.

@hurleyjc

4 жыл бұрын

or theyre just plain ignorant. Dude is a legend

@jam3407

4 жыл бұрын

Awful

this dude looks like guitar doug demuro showing us john mayer's quirks and features

@Guitargate

4 жыл бұрын

Ok. I’ll take it!

@sambartlett505

4 жыл бұрын

100% lmao

@theoriginalemim

4 жыл бұрын

Needs to mention his height more

@williamgolden8188

4 жыл бұрын

completely accurate

@abgersaurus

4 жыл бұрын

THIS is my reaction to john mayers live performance, here are the most interesting quirks and features

Pino Palladino is just perfect on this delivery.

@Guitargate

4 жыл бұрын

FACT

@thejamnasium6447

4 жыл бұрын

this statement is far more accurate when you remove the last three words

@kdw-lo2um

4 жыл бұрын

@@thejamnasium6447 haha there ya go

@DanButcher303

4 жыл бұрын

He's always perfect. A true professional!!!

@2ChukBuk

4 жыл бұрын

@@thejamnasium6447 You are correct sir!

For this old musician of the last 45 years, John Mayer is the best thing to happen to music for decades. I get that he's not to everyone's taste but just listen to the man playing! It's a joy that I will always be grateful for.

@melty05

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for saying that.

@johnthornton4266

4 жыл бұрын

He has the Strat tone of one of the Great's. He is a Stratocaster master. Just as the video starts I hear the guitar and my statement immediately redacted.....He's playing a 335 Gibson🤣🤣🤣🤣. We all know the Strat is his main stick

@kacefranks3703

4 жыл бұрын

PRS now.... Check out his silver sky. Beautiful sounding guitar

@pieteytrenton2747

3 жыл бұрын

@@kacefranks3703 i dont like it... Even in his promotional vid on youtube for his silversky he couldn't make it sound good.. There's no way hell ever record with it.

@matthewelmore6591

3 жыл бұрын

@@pieteytrenton2747 I've only seen love for it in actual reviews. Even one where he said that it "ruined" the Strat, it turns out it was click-baity and he was saying that PRS ruined it for Fender and not that the guitar was a bad guitar. It looks solid. I'm just not a huge strat guy and can't bring myself to pay that much for one when the guts are fairly simplistic. We're in the golden age of inexpensive solid guitars.

What really amazes me about Mayer is how damn comfortable he is 'all the time. Seems like thats the real secret, get as lost as you can an go. Cheers mate!

@kristofferbrunnerlie1158

4 жыл бұрын

He said in an interview that he imagined playing in his bedroom while playing live

@mrmasrawy92

4 жыл бұрын

Yeeeeeh

@reidjames6

2 жыл бұрын

He’s definitely on Xanax here haha. No shame I know he’s talked about needing it for anxiety but the dude is clearly inebriated

@SnailHatan

2 жыл бұрын

It’s easy to be comfortable playing anything when music theory knowledge is so deeply ingrained in your brain. You can hop into songs you’ve never heard before and kill ‘em.

I love how Mayer plays. quoting the greats. but be himself.

@superdupertroy

4 жыл бұрын

Eh maybe in another 15-20 yrs. Still sounds too much like a knockoff to me

@briano.5746

4 жыл бұрын

Yeah , I just don't like him for some reason.

@JE41bflo

4 жыл бұрын

Troy DiEdwardo love him or hate him his style is completely unique. His blend of Hendrix and jazz along with his theory knowledge make his playing very unique and even tho he takes a lot of inspiration from past players, his style is completely unique

@alebo0

3 жыл бұрын

@@superdupertroy 15-20 years you say, when he's already said to be one of the greatest guitarists throughout history. If clapton praises him, anyone should.

“if your amp barks at you, bark back” that’s it ..... period

@Guitargate

4 жыл бұрын

Correct.

People been sleeping on John Mayer’s skills. Still are. Crossroads festival, Any Given Sunday, Where the Light is. All super important contributions to guitar work. I was lucky enough to see him do this version live in 2008, he went harder , it was about 8 minutes and lots of Hendrix tricks. Teeth and back. Fuck it was spectacular.

@MegaSamurai45

3 жыл бұрын

Luckyyyy

@brandons4477

3 жыл бұрын

Who’s been sleeping on him? 😂 He’s literally one of the most famous, well known artist of his time.

@patking1225

3 жыл бұрын

@@brandons4477 Yes, but for his guitar outside the guitar-player beings?

@ericamcdaniel4318

3 жыл бұрын

@@brandons4477 a lot of people don’t like his music for some reason. I love all kinds of music but he’s by far my favorite solo artist. Ever. Period.

@sdot5389

Жыл бұрын

No one sleeps on him. He's pretty much a singular talent these days. He even won over Deadheads.

John Mayer's mastery of tone is insane

Steve Jordan is by far one of my FAVORITE drummers such an amazing groove.

@Guitargate

4 жыл бұрын

Totally!

@johng2880

3 жыл бұрын

the sound of that snare .................

@dandan6778

3 жыл бұрын

Why does he turn away? Does he have performance anxiety? I do

@nickcaprino

3 жыл бұрын

@@dandan6778 hmmm never thought about it. From all the interviews I’ve seen with him and this particular concert situation, it’s either because it’s a 3 piece band and far easier to just look to either side then behind you for cues... or something to do with sound monitoring. As for performance anxiety... that’s normal dude. That goes away after performing a bunch. Just practice a lot so your confident that you know the parts.

@dandan6778

3 жыл бұрын

@@nickcaprino that's so true... it also depends on who im playing with or in front of. I hate playing around judgemental people. I guess I'm sensitive to it. But I also don't play too much so im never in top top shape lolol

John Mayer is undoubtedly one of the greatest guitarists of this generation

@johnvlasiou3222

3 жыл бұрын

Mario Judah is better

@TopazBeast

3 жыл бұрын

@@johnvlasiou3222 Mario Judah is not a guitarist, and Jacob Sartorius makes better music than Mario Judah

@johnvlasiou3222

3 жыл бұрын

@@TopazBeast dont speak to me peasant

I just love how Michael gives insane licks in the beginning as if it's nothing....

Anyone else just immediately fall into a trance when the groove hits you? The John Mayer Trio are all Gods.

Dude...COVERED IN RAIN!!!...but the live version from his "Any Given Thursday" tour

@GirthTickler

3 жыл бұрын

This is my favorite performance of all time. Listen to it at least once a day for years

@longlivegarybusey6409

3 жыл бұрын

Back when No Such Thing came out I downloaded a version of him supposedly playing Covered In Rain at a party in college. People were talking and barely paying attention from the sound of it. But I really liked the song and was always hoping he'd put it on an album. I was happy to see him start performing it years later. Almost wanna say a little something gets lost though hearing it live with cheers in the background instead of no one caring. Kinda added to the downer feel of the song.

@Dirt2Doorbell

3 жыл бұрын

Man on the side... Great show all around.

I was at the concert right off to the side of the stage. It was an epic day full of guitar giants but the Mayer Trio and Tedeschi Trucks Band really stood out for me. There is something just extra special about both of those acts. (also capped off the evening at the 4 seasons with Bill Murray and sat and hand drinks with Pino and Steve Jordan who I didn't know but they were very cool- I guess you could say I won't forget that day)

@Guitargate

4 жыл бұрын

TTB is the best in the game. Mayer would 100% agree.

@lancelotlink6545

4 жыл бұрын

@@Guitargate I had never even heard of TTB at the time but I've been a huge fan ever since. Another amazing performance was Jeff Beck playing Nessun Dorma as the sun was setting. It was absolutely magical. Worth your time and a reaction video.

@kevinborchers3522

4 жыл бұрын

Michael Palmisano Mayer has said on a few occasions in recent years that Derek is the best guitar player going. He said “when im on stage with him i am just working hard to come in second”

@j.r.r.tolkee7000

4 жыл бұрын

I've been a big fan of Trucks since he was playing the the ABB. He is in an entirely different world. Anytime I call Mayer the best guitarist going, I always bite my tongue because Derek is right there. It's really 1a and 1b. While I enjoy John's full body or work more, Trucks, I think, takes the win. He plays perfectly on slide and picking. Which means he operates in multiple tunings as well. His technique is incredible, and his tone is unbelievable - just overpowering his amp's speakers. I would love to see them collaborate. All I know of is a BB King tribute in which they shared the stage. Mayer was right next to trucks on stage, and while Trucks was playing Mayer just hung his head in disgust and defeat.

@lancelotlink6545

4 жыл бұрын

@@j.r.r.tolkee7000 BB turns to Derek after his solo and says "That's about as good as I've ever heard." And you can tell he means it.

This trio is absolute gold because not only are they incredible musicians individually but they have such supreme confidence and faith in each other, an absolute joy to watch.

IMO one of the tastiest guitar performances on the internet, and not impossibly difficult to play either(singing while doing that is another thing). This was the song that finally got me to start playing electric guitar in addition classical and acoustic fingerstyle I’d played for a decade before that, and I used it to learn how to properly bend, thumb over, etc.

That tone is incredible. Johns is legendary too

Dude, your ear for music and your musical knowledge is absolutely incredible. Not to mention your OWN guitar talent. Wow.

@jennipeach2565

9 ай бұрын

Yes, Michael, is no slouch himself!!! ❤

Love this!! Can’t tell you how many times I’ve listened to this cover

I’ll never not watch a John Mayer episode of these

Love how you break down every little detail! 👏🏻 thank you so much.

Dood I love your level of enthusiasm for the music, and how u feel the rhythm, thats what lots of folks miss. Brother thank you.. just subscribed...

It puts the same smile on my face when I hear this jam!!! Gives me the chills

I cannot say it enough, I just love that groove of pure enjoyment you exude when you watch these other guitar masters and you “get it…”, and then, translate it and “give it”, to us. Thank you, thank you, THANK you so very much, for helping us to connect to them, AND to you. I absolutely adore this quality you have and know how unaware you are of it, which, for me, is what crystalizes what makes your channel so perfect! Thanks for all you give us.

This channel is absolutely invaluable for anyone who plays guitar. I've watched many of these for songs that i know and the way Michael breaks it down in this sort of framework has helped me understand the songs like no one i've come across. Thank you!

I just found this by accident, now have mad respect for Mayer, and am pulling the guitar out to start playing again. Love your channel and energy man. Keep doing it!

I'm so happy I found this channel. I'm a college kid learning guitar. I'm still at level n00b. I've shown this John Mayer video to all my friends and is one of my favorite solos. Michael is a b0ss.

dude...thank you for breaking this down! the first time I saw this I had chills....the genius that is John Mayer never ceases to amaze or disappoint. Thank you for sharing your take.

There's literally so much to learn from this lesson it's incredible. I wish I could pay you to sit down and explain that little position 4 to 5 transition to me. This is so great because it's exactly what I've been doing with this song in my own time, trying to not just understand what is going on but WHY. Great stuff as always.

What a great instructional lesson! Then your wonder guitar playing illustrates for us the music examples. They are like a science lab on practical music theory. I will be replaying this lesson to dig into all the nuggets you dropped here. To me you gave the road map to this song of how to get at the bones of the music and how, where, and reason its put together the way it is. Thanks it made my day!

This didn't feel like a guitar lesson but I learnt so much just jamming along with you and the trio! Awesome!

Lol i’ve listened/watched this version religiously and never really noticed the harmonics when he’s tapping. Good stuff and thank you! More solo mayer please

One of my all-time favourite performances, what a groove!

Holy sh*. You are amazing. I was trying years to figure out mayers thinkwise and techniques, especially this cover. And you explained it so good and perfect in a 30 mins video.

Love this cover. Can't wait to sit down and watch this one

Love the format of watching all the way through then goin back for the analysis, keep it up dude ♥

Thanks Michael, you've become your videos to the best way of enjoy, teaching people all you know. That's a whole life knowledge, THANKS man...

My man, you are extremely talented! Hard work and dedication in those hands

Your videos are just straight relaxing, listening to music and the happiness from it is just perfect..

This is really well done, thanks for taking the time to share!

Dude, your analysis is always so insightful. Mayer is my #1 guitarist and I thoroughly enjoy this song, but sir, you make music even more enjoyable.

Michael “joys of live play….it’s just true“ . True words, fab practical and theoretical analysis you have given us. 🙏🏻 Love your knowledge and enthusiasm.

Mr. Palladino and Mr. Jordan are absolutely killing it. I remember the Rick Beato video talking about Mayer being the only guitar hero today... but when you said Crossroads Festival it made me remember Derek Trucks. There is another beast of a player. I always forget to bring him up but every time I see him play all I can think is “this is the best guitarist on the planet.” He does things no one else can do. I need to sign up for GuitarGate and start requesting stuff. This is my favorite thing on the internet for the last few months. Much love from Tulsa.

man this channel is such a blessing

What's really cool is watching a bunch of really amazing blues players on stage just admiring each other's playing, getting just as into it as the crowd is, trying to one up each other. It's the purest appreciation you'll ever see.

I just learnt so much it's insane, you are an amazing teacher.

John Mayer is one of very few people who can make the guitar sing

man, life is way too short to learn how to truly appreciate everything. to truly appreciate something like this takes a lifetime

So glad you did this... one of my favorite live trio performances of all time... it is so in the pocket, you would think it's a damn Hot Pocket!!!

yes sir! amazing breakdown, i still find unbelievable the skill of John Mayer. Looking forward to breaking down the lesson

Nicely done Michael. Love your analysis/enthusiasm. Wicked version of this song to break down. Thanks man.

@Guitargate

4 жыл бұрын

Much appreciated!

I subscribed so quick just by the way you responded with the same passion to Mayer that I have. Thanks for the awesome content!

one hundred percent agree! The guitar hero of our generation. Thanks so much for dissecting this man! Much appreciate it!

With a rhythm section like that I could just play a single note for 8 minutes and still get away with it 🧘‍♂️

@Guitargate

3 жыл бұрын

FACT

@alexhall5283

3 жыл бұрын

I play along with this song all the time for exactly that reason. It makes you sound good if all you do is play your blues box. Love it haha

Had the privilege of seeing this live!! Changed my life!

I like how they have Paul's signature on the SE models now.

Phenomenal analysis as usual. Of a great, great performance.

Amazing, Michael! thank you so much.

I know nothing about playing the guitar but your passion for it is palatable. It is so enjoyable to watch you.

can you do more of john mayer? i absolutely enjoyed this and might have watched this video more than 10 times haha..

This is awesome thank you, I think this is the best way to explain songs to people. I wish more teachers did this kind of thing rather than just going through note for note.

Yes man! This is a classic Mayer video, continue the John Mayer stuff please🙏🏻

Finally some mayer! Great stuff man! Much love from the Philippines.

YES!! I’ve watched this tune 100 times!! this was something I wanted to suggest for the last week or so!! Never did, love it can’t wait to watch

Not only a great explanation of the guitar but an awesome explanation of what really made this performance great. The drummer and bassist did about 70% of the work on this song, without a doubt. Not dissing John by any means but the rhythm section gave him so much room to do his thing. Says a lot about how interesting staying in the pocket can sound. Subbed. Great video dude!

Your knowledge on each guitarists styles and specialties along side your playability BY EAR is absolutely incredible.

@Guitargate

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks brother!

The theory breakdown on this was awesome--and needed for such an insane transposed cover. Loved how you're just as fired up as many of us about this song

I love this video so much! Great analysis!

That tone and that mix is just otherworldly.

Love your passionate reaction.. the same as mine when I heard this the first time. But your explanations are great! You made me listen stuff I did not notice before. John is THE man of this generation, no doubt... He has the best taste, and he is humble enough to play with the best.. even if he knows that you will be listen the whole freakin' band and not just him. His version is.. MIND BLOWING!

I saw the original after Jamie Harrison's cover, and wow it was magical.

@arpitadutta4073

3 жыл бұрын

Same man!

Never heard this version. Pretty friggin’ amazing.

Great lesson. Nice to see another person using the pick you have. I also use it with my acoustics.

this is the most beautiful improvisation on this song ever made (at least for me!!!)

8:23 "it creates that feeling of gravity" no pun intended I suppose. Great video, keep em coming.

That’s just straight killer!

Dave Grohl once said the magic of live music is when you go and see a human just like you doing something INCREDIBLE and you’re just amazed at what they can do. Mayer makes me feel that way every time. He’s one of those freaks of nature im thankful to get to live on the same earth as

Great video! This is a great illustration of what a difference volume makes with those little fall offs and trills. The sound you have to fight to get at low volume is one you have to actually control and limit when you're loud. All about that dynamic range.

This is the song and performance that made me a Mayer fan

I don’t typically like covers but this one is KILLER! I just wish I could find it on Spotify or ITunes; I will buy it. John kicks arse! 👍👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

Love this! Thank you!

Hey Michael, I don't know if you remember me. I was a guitargate member for several years. Wanted to tell you how much I have appreciated you over the years. Now that I've grown in my musical journey I especially appreciate these analysis videos as it opens up some of the concepts behind what others are doing for me. Of all the analysis videos I've watched you've done this is your best by far. Thanks, Bryan

Didn't realize I needed this reaction vid until I saw the thumbnail! Woooooo lord! Looking forward to this!

Your style of teaching is making me want to pick up that guitar again. Thanks Michael!

Huge fan of your videos! Keep up the great work man🤟💯

I'm watching this for like the 6th time. Not because I'm trying to learn the song, but because I just love your breakdown of it

Well done sir. Excellent analysis, as well as demonstration. Cool video 😎

I love playing this solo soooo much!

i love this video so much. thankyou.

Wish I could play!! Love your breakdowns, even though I don't really understand. Just an old guy who loves music. Thanks Bud!!

Always a good day when you’re in my KZread feed with a new video!🙏❤️❤️🔥🔥🔥

i played guitar for the first time 10 years ago when i was 10, and since then, the only thing i knew were open chords and barre chords, up untill the last 2 years, since i started listening to john mayer, which lead to me going back and listening to hendrix, SRV, eric clapton, bb king and ever other musician that ive missed out on, he is the reason im starting to learn guitar on a serious level, other than just knowing how to play campfire guitar which i hated doing

I have watched that clip literally hundreds of times (I play it daily at my minigolf :) and have always felt it. Now I know why. Thanks Michael, watched your entire vid and I don't play the guitar. Now I can watch everyday with some insight to awesome. Cheers ⛳

Great video! You should work your way through the entire Where The Light Is concert. I think people would love that.

You are a great teacher men, there are no teachers like that in Argentina🥺

Hey this is an awesome series btw hope you keep doing that pleaaase

Wow ! That's how a snare should sound. I want that snare sound all day ! Snappin too . What a trio ! Holy shit I cant believe i never seen this before. I've been playing guitar for 25 years , I'm excited about your videos bro. Fun stuff