This is a song that if you put it on in the car in the middle of the night on the interstate,.... you'll find yourself driving 120mph and not even know it.

@ArmyProperty

3 жыл бұрын

Fact check: true

@chriskane29

3 жыл бұрын

This is crazy accurate....

@eldavieo

3 жыл бұрын

True 😂

@mr.c3865

3 жыл бұрын

Specially if u took acid a hour before...

@eldavieo

3 жыл бұрын

@@mr.c3865 😂😂😂😂 trippppiiiinnn

Pete is the greatest rhythm guitarist to ever play lead in the history of rock music. Genius.

@wlouisharris

Жыл бұрын

A lot of times we revere these guys because of their creativity and song-writing skills, but Pete's sense of timing is just something he was touched by god with.

@guitarsolos89

8 ай бұрын

Petes timings are so insane. And in every live show he plays different versions of his solos but they still have that great feeling and timing. Ppl who critisize his playing doesn't understand it..

@matthiasjanbrungers4978

6 ай бұрын

@@guitarsolos89 yeah, he is very loose but he never plays a solo twice..he takes a lot of chances, no comfort zone here... He always plays in the moment, thats fantastic

@tonydejesus2134

5 ай бұрын

Keith Richards.

@p47paul

2 ай бұрын

@@guitarsolos89 Yep :)

Pete always plays without a net...sometimes disastrously, but often sublimely. He doesn't care about perfection.

@claudioperotti9439

3 жыл бұрын

@Mick what an idiotic statement

@chrisyates326

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah he’s a madman.

@mikepalmer2219

8 ай бұрын

I can respect that.

@guitarsolos89

8 ай бұрын

Disastrously? Dude his timings and level of playing clean is unmatched in live settings. Pete is the opposite of disastrous.

@tedgreen6

7 ай бұрын

guitarsolo89 Thank you!

John Entwistle has the most sick bass lines in rock history. Change my mind.

@fposmith

3 жыл бұрын

John Entwistle was the greatest bass player in history !

@leonardoD81

2 жыл бұрын

Might not be your type of band but listen to Yes's Chris Squire. Especially on "Close to the Edge". Love Entwistle, but IMHO Squire is right there with him.

@aeonise

2 жыл бұрын

@@leonardoD81 I'm right there with you, they're both amazing. Entwistle had the heaviest hit to his sound, Squire had that famous growl, and they both go nuts on a good groove.

@davidsigalow7349

Жыл бұрын

The bass line in this song is very supple and far more complex than it had to be....a sign of real talent.

@jamiebejune1488

Жыл бұрын

@@leonardoD81 ENTWISTLE WAS A BASS GOD!

Pete really made a major breakthrough in his guitar playing on that tour - kinda Gilmouresque. He never played that solo the same but each time was amazing.

@user-wu6tb9bd6v

Ай бұрын

In that show, all his solos were fantastic. Better tant than any other show

I was at this show!! It was supposed to be The Who’s “final concert” I was sixteen. I waited in line at Lamport Statium at The University of Toronto for almost 24 hours to get tickets of myself and my cousin that was coming up from Boston just for this show. This was before the internet. When they finally opened the ticket window everyone who was waiting in line had to rush to the front to cut off the line crashers. A riot broke out. It was total chaos. The cops cracked some skulls and I was finally able to scramble my way to the window and scored two tickets directly across from centre stage in Maple Leaf Gardens. Unforgettable night!! Thanks for the memory and the reminder of the greatness of this band ✌🏻😎

That Toronto tv special is one the best gigs ever recorded of anyone

At rehearsal last night our drummer suggested adding this song to the set list. I've never played it before so I'm looking around for it and BOOM, here you are breaking it down. What a cool coincidence and just a great song. Thanks for the dealers choice today!

@carolrademacher7002

3 жыл бұрын

Good luck 🍀

Fell in love with this song in Worcester, MA 1992. I’m a guitar lover but ... Entwhistle had my attention most of the evening. He was and still is the Best Bassist I’ve ever seen

@yaterspoon57

Жыл бұрын

'82. I was there.

As a bass player I so appreciate how much you respect a great bass guitar player!

@judgegarry

2 ай бұрын

Sometimes I laugh about Roger getting in John's face about getting blown off the stage from walking and singing too far stage right. Then John, with his country gentleman charm, just tells Roger, "This is the #WHO, I'm the bass player, this is what I do..."

Pete is one of my top 3 guitarists ever. Phenomenal

@transamination

3 жыл бұрын

I only just discovered how good he is. All I really knew about before was 'My Generation' chords etc. This track in particular is amazing.

@timothycollins1968

2 жыл бұрын

Transamination…….listen to Live at Leeds….it will blow your mind.

The musicianship displayed at every instrument in this song is mindblowing.

(Singer to band) "Hey guys were going to do a Who song. Tommy we are going to need you to play it just like Entwistle" (Tommy puts down bass, grabs car keys, goes and gets a 9 to 5 job)

I love The Who! Townsend is one of the most original guitarists and lyricists in rock and The Ox is my favorite bassist. Thanks, Michael.

Pete's opening solo in this song is one of my favorite 30 second guitar solos of all time. Due to the phrasing and most of all the feel. It's a much better solo than the studio solo, which is pretty remarkable. The song has a much stronger energy on this live version.

@commentbasher420

3 жыл бұрын

I to prefer this live solo intro over the studio version

@jonzguitar

3 жыл бұрын

This live version is good. Definitely better than the studio version, but in my opinion Pete’s phrasing, solos and singing are even better on that old promo video they did that MTV used to play back in 1982 at this same arena in Canada. It was a live sound check. The video is on youtube it’s a VEVO video.

@StefanGBucher

Жыл бұрын

There are some amazing little gems in the guitar outro of the studio version. There are isolated tracks of this, and it's SO good!

@tomscott3

9 ай бұрын

His opening is awesome, but don't forget the last 8 measures where he puts in so many rests, it's extremely difficult to play.....and sing at the same time. Very Best Regards, Tom Scott Author ● Speaker ● World's Leading Expert on the Corrupt U.S. Legal System _Our American Injustice System_ _Stack the Legal Odds in Your Favor_

Absolutely love this tune thought you’d never do it! Screamer man, keep doing what you’re doing👌🏼

@Guitargate

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much!!

This is the best breakdown of how Townshend layers the music. And it certainly reminds us of how great Pete’s lead playing can be. Great video!

So cool how Pete's solo is in the INTRO, where it plants a flag and establishes the overall vibe of the song, rather than about 2/3 of the way through like most solos.

Sick. Been addicted to this song for a long time.

So cool to see the passion you have when listening to this song. Have felt this way since the first time I heard it in ‘82

I know nothing about guitar playing, but i enjoy SSSOOO MUCH watching you enjoy the music, feeling it, ur face is priceless!!!!

@donborio6942

3 жыл бұрын

Plus, he's Italian.

I've been subscribed for a little while now and this is my new favorite reaction channel, thank you for the great content sir!!

always been my favourite song by them, and this live version is an inspiration. A crime it was left off the live album of this gig. Thanks for breaking this down.

Loved your breakdown and energy. Thanks for increasing my understanding and appreciation of this song and my favorite band growing up.

My first ever concert when I was about 12 was The Who back in the late 90’s/early 00’s! Truly unforgettable night of my life. I remember on the way home asking my dad what that keyboard song was that they played and sure enough it was Eminence Front. Still one of my favorite songs to this day and will blast this song any time any where it comes on!! Love the breakdown of it and have an even greater appreciation for the band and song! Keep up the great content brotha!

Most guitar players don't know Pete is also one of the rocks best synth players. He was a big ARP player. He even combined the two on "Who Are You?" by feeding his guitar through an ARP 2600. Great guitar player, cutting edge keyboard player.

@testicuslargus6477

2 ай бұрын

A genius on the keys for sure.

I was blessed enough to see them play several times in the 80s and 90s. Pete has always been one of my top guitarists. Great video!

Fellow Bmore boy here... love what you’re doing bro! If I ever see you out in town, I’m buying you some beers as a small token of gratitude for all of this awesome content!

Another great reach back to amazing tunes,,so many memories flooded back just hearing the opening...”gotta get the scratch “‘...love this channel..👏👏👏👏👍🙏

To me, this is the best Pete's performance ever recorded

@yaterspoon57

Жыл бұрын

Certainly the best Eminence Front performance!

@ibnufasya6408

2 ай бұрын

​@@yaterspoon57 way better than '89, it's like Pete's playing is day and night

This instructor is amazing! His passion for music is stunning.

You can call it what you want! I call it “LEARNING A TON OF STUFF”!!!!!!!! The more I watch your stuff, and the further and deeper I get into your courses, the more I begin to understand your depth of knowledge and ability to share it with us!!!!! F’N AWESOMES JOB MICHAEL! (Dave)

Fascinating analysis, thanks very much.

A great breakdown of this song. The Who’s catalogue is so deep. I have never seen another band perform better live.

Thank you Michael for the lesson on listening. Hearing you analyze the parts along with the music is very helpful. Certainly NOT your typical react channel!!

The best, most passionate review of this tune. I love your excitement about the harmony, it's exactly how I feel about Pete and his compositions. Thanks Michael!

What a grand choice this dealer's choice is! Nice job breaking this one down and discussing options for covering instruments not (currently) in your band. Great job, Michael.

Always loved this song. Thanks for showing it.

This has been another explanation as to how and why Pete is an absolute friggin' genius, Great vid, Michael!!!!

Loved your reactions and the way you appreciate the music. Well done, sir subscribe earned.

Hey man I got your masterclass course today. it’s awesome! I’ve already learned so much after the first level. Keep up the good work thanks a lot

@Guitargate

3 жыл бұрын

That's great! Thanks so much and best of luck!

Love your analysis of this tune. It really is one of the all-time greats. I really enjoy watching your childlike excitement on certain parts of the breakdowns. It really reminds me of me. Would love to see you breakdown a Mark Knopfler or Brian Setzer tune, with their clever little intricacies as well.

The bass movements are as essential to the song's vibe as Pete's guitar or the keyboard hooks. Absolutely phenomenal!

One of my favorite Who songs and it's just got a killer groove!

Love this song, love this channel... always learning!

Pete’s moves at the beginning are killing me! Great vid as always!

Always love your show, this one stood out! Very nice!!

Great video once again, Michael. I've now had an Eminence Front ear worm for the last 24 hours.

I LOVE this video!! I have always thought "Eminence Front" was one of Townsend's best compositions. It's crazy keyboard intro, it's tasty guitar licks, and of course John Entwhistle on the bottom. This unstoppable riff always gets my blood going. Thanks for posting.

So glad you’re giving them love. Would love to see you comment on their young man blues from the Isle of Wight. Or really I just hope you already love it as much as I do

Love that your shaking your head when they go to that change. I do that every time I hear it. So good

yesss I am stoked you did this siong, I have been listening to it a lot lately, and this is obviously was the reason why, haha

You deserve a medal for this! Loved your last comment about finding someone to sound like John…..good luck, lol!!!

One of my favorite Who tracks, thank you for the review!

I get chills just remembering when I saw The Who play and hearing those keys lead into this song - truly epic concert experience.

Dude, so much to unpack here! I was waiting for you to get to Entwistle waiting... I found the isolated bass track on here a while ago and was like "ok, just the two notes for THAT LONG?" And then he comes in on the refrain and eats up the fretboard, like the beast he was. I love how you feel the groove (in your chair dancing) as a circle, I do too! Some rhythms feel square, some are circular (if you've ever been conducted poorly, you know what I mean), and this definitely rolls forward rather than steps forward. The opening solo is soooooo Pete. My favorite version of this song is the sound check MTV video, and that solo is solid. I've recently added this song to my solo acoustic repertoire, I wasn't sure it would work, but it totally does... down a half step, though, to use the open strings in Em and Cmaj7! Cheers!

A fitting tribute to one of my favourite bands and one of their best. Thanks!

When I was a little kid I thought the lyric was "living in a swamp." You'll never hear it the same again. You are welcome!

@carolrademacher7002

3 жыл бұрын

Same thing

I remember when this song and MTV video came out. I loved it right away. I had already seen the Who in St. Paul, Minnesota, a couple of times and was familiar with their live songs portfolio. But this one was a pure guitar piece. So many learning gems in this teaching; it will be of great benefit for me to study this video. Eminence Front lingers in my head after many years.

To me this is the best performance of this song. It totally overshadows the recording. Pete’s intro on the guitar is absolutely slick. I could have listened to that itself much longer. And then there’s some good shots of John’s bass playing. His fingers just fly. Thanks for your analysis.

@yaterspoon57

Жыл бұрын

"It totally overshadows the recording"... If by that you mean the studio version - you're 1000% correct. I'm surprised Mike didn't saying anything about the difference. The studio version was just mailed in... this was the real deal.

Great video Michael. Always LOVE Pete's guitar playing....

Thank you for your advanced analysis. Been a Who fan since Who by Numbers, but then I went back and started from the beginning of their career. With that solid right hand and power chords he sort of hid his lead skills. They’re not hidden anymore.

Thank you! Made me listen to the song in a whole different light

My top ten song of all time. So infectious, man !

appreciate your passion man and attention to detail

I've been jamming in this own HARD for the last year or so. So good!!

love the lesson here. love your energy. (band I'm in) we do 4 covers in our set; we've skillfully placed'em there with reason, purpose, and effect.

Yeah this is totally a textbook crowd killer. So many memories tied to listening to this song and it fits so many situations. It’s just that groove.

Glad you did my favorite band THE WHO, what a song writer

I’ve seen your video playing this song live, and now I’ve seen you break down The WHO’s version. A band called Goose absolutely crushes this song and their versions definitely worth taking a listen to.

MAAAAAAANNNNNN you timed this perfect! I was jamming this out today! You should check out this song mashed up with creeping death and holy wars.

Couple of things, my absolute favorite Who song, the keyboards give the song a sense of foreboding. Also, Mr. Entwistle, his bass thunder was such he could have opened the earths crust. Lastly, it’s alway fun to see lead singers, rock with and ax instead of a mic, Bono, Bowie and Roger!!! Keep rocking man! I love music theory and how one song or riff can spawn a new genre! Peace!!!

Love that little jam you did at the beginning. Very cool.

Can’t say enough about Pete Townshend not only as one of the greatest rock guitarists of all time, but as an overall musician and composer. Doesn’t get his due, but absolutely deserves to be recognized. Side note: looks like he’s rocking a Schecter PT (Tele-style guitars made by Schecter and named PT after Pete). Schecter makes incredible guitars at great price points for what you get. I have an LP-style guitar by them that I absolutely adore.

@rwh2559

3 жыл бұрын

Schecters, are the modern Peavey....great instruments for the price.

Ive never see anything soo good , like your explanation

Pete is a genius. That's it, that's all I got to say.

Underrated guitarist AND singer.

I just love watching the excitement Michael exudes.

I loved this song as a kid when it was a hit. Many years later, when I’d occasionally drop this into my DJ sets, sure enough, it was a hit with the crowd. Solid piece of funk rock.

Awesome channel. Former guitar player about to pick it up again. Thanks the inspiration. What a great tune. 👍👍

@Guitargate

2 жыл бұрын

You got this brother!! Keep it in your hands

Thank you Michael

One of my favorites tunes of all time.

LOVE this version

Hey, we love you Mike. Keep doing what you do.

I can tell you Roger closes his eyes when he sings because he is connecting to what the song is about and how it feels .. I am subscribing now

It’s the combination of the keyboard, the bass and those drums along with the scratch and that groove 👌👌

Huge fan of the Who… my fav.. thanks MTV!!

You are Italian...I love the Song I love your It takes Quality to Observe Quality!!

What's the deal bro? Everytime I am grooving on some of my favorite musical performances you show up on my feed breaking it down. I must say ...you have great taste. Proud of ya.

Wow. I really enjoyed your analysis and explanation of this song. I've always loved The Who, and this song is one of my favorites of theirs, and now thanks to your explanation, I know why. Lol@I'm not Pete Townsend. I do hear Rogers Guitar towards the middle/end of the song more, though. Thanks for the video.

The absolute definitive version. Well done, Michael.

This is a Jam! I totally get your glaring passion for this Gem and it's definitely hard to sit still to.👍🏻🤘🏻🤙👊😎

One of my favorite rock songs

That part where it comes in as the 1 beat but on the 3 beat, really refreshes the groove

One of my fav breakdowns from MP to-date. Take notice!

Nice recognition of John's remarkable bass playing and sound. Truly superb, one of a kind. RIP.

I am pretty sure that main, repeated riff is being done by Roger throughout the song. This gives Pete the space to embellish and solo as freely as he does. The opening keyboard sound is a prerecorded sequence that Pete created on an ARP and it under lays the entire track. The he keyboardist is again soloing and embellishing over the top of it. John’s bass playing is what it is - big and funky. The drums are kept simple but are so in the pocket... I have to say that I don’t know if Keith would have been able to hold back the way that Kenney does so well. Great song.

@jjgriffmn

Жыл бұрын

Rogers not even plugged in

@richarddefortuna2252

2 ай бұрын

Moonie kept it together enough in Join Together, Relay, and several other songs from his heyday. I'm not sure what he might've come up with on his own, but I'm sure that he could've laid down the beat for this tune if that's what was necessary.

I'm a 55 year old classic rocker, and I've NEVER heard Pete Townshend mentioned when people talk about lead guitarists. No, he's not Eddie or Satriani, but considering he's primarily a composer, his guitar playing is absolutley solid.

@bkmeahan

3 жыл бұрын

He is ranked at 10 in Rolling Stones top 100 guitarists of all time.

@paxonearth

3 жыл бұрын

@@bkmeahan That's good to know!

@edzmuda6870

3 жыл бұрын

I always regarded Pete as a guitar hero over Page and Hendrix.

I enjoyed watching and learning, as a non-guitar player. Though I want to learn. You were fantastic teaching.

I really enjoyed this one!