And to think McDonald has to sing (incredibly I might add) while playing all of that. Just amazing!

@How2PlayMusic

3 жыл бұрын

I know right! The guy is for sure amazing!

“Pretty close, I think” ha! It’s beyond spot on. Incredible job and thanks for posting. I’ll be slowing this down for the next 2 years until I can possibly play the intro!

@How2PlayMusic

4 жыл бұрын

I was thinking of doing a complete breakdown for the intro.

Excellent articulation of the the chords. I seen fill-in keyboardists in McDonalds live band that played most of the chords in two or three note voicings just touching the 6's and 9's and really gappy sounding. You've got this going full, maybe more full than the original!! This is a great study in chordal interaction and inversions. Will download this for reference, just love those chords.

@How2PlayMusic

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks, I'm glad it can be a blessing to you!

@RebaGould

3 жыл бұрын

This is a fantastic cover! I believe you have it right also. I like the way you just play through it with the view from above so I can see what you're doing and catch the timing. So many tutorials are so incredibly slow-paced that it drives me insane and I lose interest. I don't have the patience to sit through someone breaking down a song note-by-note. Thanks so much. There were a few spots where I couldn't quite figure out what he was doing and this has helped sort it out for me. Thank you! Hey, what voice are you using on the keyboard? I'm struggling to figure that out. I have trouble picking the right one since I previously only played actual pianos. Technology is a new thing for me.

THE FINGERS OF AN ANGEL!

Wow, that was a SOLID playthrough of the entire track!!! Outstanding performance.

Dude this song ain't no joke, its super hard and your nailing it man. Really full chord articulation. Damn good.

@How2PlayMusic

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Thomas! It is one of my faves! Love me some Michael McDonald!

Those beginning chords are gospel chords, very soulful

@HopeMarlette

2 жыл бұрын

Yes they are. It makes me wonder what Michael McDonald's background was. Maybe he had gospel influences in his life?

@How2PlayMusic

2 жыл бұрын

For sure!

As a guitar player I always loved the intro to this song.

I'd say you nailed it.

@How2PlayMusic

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

. Bravo sir!

@How2PlayMusic

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Ross.

30 years!!! back ... once heard this song on the radio, recorded it on a tape recorder, but did not record the name of the group ... then listened to it a million times and only a month ago found it in the video "KEYSCAPE - Greg Phillinganes: Electric Piano Hits!" where he plays her first !! 30 years I was looking for her !! In the description of the video - the name of the group and the name of the song .. Thank you all !!! Awesome song! Awesome piano! Awesome performance !!

@carriersignal

4 жыл бұрын

I know the feeling man. From about 1987 to 2012, I search for part of a song with no lyrics. Then, I heard something that sounded oddly similar one day around September 2012. I actually remember the month and year. It turned out to be a track by the Pat Metheny Group.

@mosesramirez6330

2 жыл бұрын

Wow! I can't imagine never hearing this song on classic rock radio, in the grocery store, or just being out in society period. Then again, I had a similar experience with Steppin' Out by Joe Jackson. I had it stuck in my head for years before I finally heard it again probably a good 15-20 years later.

You killed that intro

@howardbiggins1467

7 жыл бұрын

Rob Major Do you think you can do his track Love can break your heart?

@howardbiggins1467

7 жыл бұрын

Rob Major cool looking foward to it

@neenashaw1748

4 жыл бұрын

Killer progressions, rhythms and awesome timing. Not sure that I would ever be able to master this, but you certainly have it down, for sure! I'm not worthy!!!!!

Excellent transcription! Not that it needs to be any MORE difficult, but the very first time through that looping intro pattern, I play the first 3 chords (Dm, C/E, F) inverted as needed to pin C to the top of each chord (the recording seems to do that). Then the remainder of the pattern, I play as usual. This progression is wickedly challenging, but for unusual reasons. Each of the individual chords is easy, but stringing 10 of them together that quickly is anything but. The ultimate beast-mode challenge is tapping your foot to quarter notes while playing all those 'tuple-grouped' triplets. Madness!

@How2PlayMusic

3 жыл бұрын

You are spot on Robert about the inversion at the beginning. I do it that way now. Thanks for pointing that out.

@marlaplunk2833

Жыл бұрын

Excellent comment. I haven't even tried to play this song yet, but just reading your analysis (along with the video demonstration by How 2 Play) gives a LOT of useful context that I needed first. Thank you!

Damn, you pretty much nailed the hell out of that song dude. Your rhythm and groove was on point.

@How2PlayMusic

9 ай бұрын

Thanks man!

Excellent job. This is way tougher than Aja for sure.

Sounds like you’re using a dx-ish setting rather than the fender Rhodes setting. Could just be the recording though. You nailed the intro for sure! My Dad and myself are both keyboard players and I’ll never forget asking my Dad what he thought of that intro back in the day when he first heard it... and he said, “ it scared me”.

THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU!!!!! You got it right, including all the transitions. I'm playing this with a band this weekend!!!

@How2PlayMusic

3 жыл бұрын

Glad I could help!

I cannot begin to imagine how much work it took to work out the whole track. It's one of my favourites. I thoroughly enjoyed watching and listening to you play :-) fantastic , thanks very much

@How2PlayMusic

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Eddie!

So awesome

Watching how music is played makes you appreciate it that much more! Excellent!

@How2PlayMusic

4 ай бұрын

I appreciate that!

That was so soulful and AMAZING WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!

It just takes ear n practice and definitely...feels to get this

Superb!👌

Heavy!!! Very nice!!!

@How2PlayMusic

9 ай бұрын

Thank you!

Great sound too!!! Thanks so much for uploading such an accurate transcription!!

@How2PlayMusic

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Natalie!

watching your left hand only it's a thrill

@How2PlayMusic

2 жыл бұрын

Haha. Yeah that has a lot of left hand going on for sure!

I love this song so much! Thank you for making this great tutorial!

@How2PlayMusic

3 жыл бұрын

You're very welcome!

Enjoyed watching you play so much, and it has taken my appreciation of the original song to a new level. I must have played your version 10 times while I ironed my clothes for the week. Thank you so much for taking the effort to record and post this!

@How2PlayMusic

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Gabriel!

That was phenomenal..

@How2PlayMusic

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Jay!

I always wonder about the people who dislike stuff like this

@carriersignal

4 жыл бұрын

They are just jealous haters.

Absolutely fabulous! Perfect piano for me to sing to

@How2PlayMusic

3 жыл бұрын

That's great!

You sir are one bad hombre.

@How2PlayMusic

3 жыл бұрын

I'm not sure if that is a compliment or a slam. Haha. But I'm gonna take it as a compliment because I'm a glass half full type of guy. Thanks Tony! I am in the process of creating my own instructional website at www.how2play.us. If you want to check it out I have a free course that I am offering on "Understanding the Nashville Number System". God bless!

BY FAR THE BEST

I can't play piano but because of this tune I wish I could, love the groove, feel and timing of it and you played it perfectly!!

@How2PlayMusic

5 ай бұрын

Thank you!

such a fantastic song. some gospel influence in there as well. bravo!

@How2PlayMusic

3 жыл бұрын

I am a gospel guy so songs like these inspired me toward that genre later in life. Another great group that has that gospel feel is Ambrosia's Biggest Part Of Me and You're The Only Woman.

Excellent demonstration, very helpful to me. Thanks for posting.

@How2PlayMusic

3 жыл бұрын

You’re welcome. I’m glad it helped!

Excellent!

@How2PlayMusic

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Thank you for doing this! Great tutorial

Dude you nailed it!!!💥👊

Dude that was FANTASTIC!!!! I’m working on the bass line myself. Huge Doobie Brothers/Michael McDonald fan. You nailed it! Thanks for sharing!!!

@How2PlayMusic

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Steve!

Excellent! Very well done!

@How2PlayMusic

Жыл бұрын

I appreciate that!

Nicely done! Thank you for the exact demonstration I was looking for! Cheers

@How2PlayMusic

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Marla! I’m so glad to have helped. I want to do an actual breakdown at some point of this song. I am now opening up some time for private zoom coaching. If you ever need some one on one time for anything you can connect with me at www.how2play.us. Have a great week!

You're a hell of a talented fella! Awesome vid.

@How2PlayMusic

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Rich. I'm so glad that you enjoyed the video!

Such a great groove.

@How2PlayMusic

2 жыл бұрын

I agree. One of my faves.

Well done - spot on

@How2PlayMusic

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Awesome job!

@How2PlayMusic

Ай бұрын

Thanks!

Very nice..Great style.

@How2PlayMusic

3 жыл бұрын

Thank EK!

Michael McDonald is legendary.

Beautiful job man ! Sounds so sweet.

@How2PlayMusic

3 жыл бұрын

I appreciate it!

@matteliano454

3 жыл бұрын

@@How2PlayMusic I would love to see you tackle "Goodbye Stranger" from Supertramp ! More sweet keys.

that's funky!

Very helpful. Thanks for taking the time.

@How2PlayMusic

3 жыл бұрын

I am glad to hear that it could be helpful! Thanks Maurice for letting me know.

Love that intro!

@How2PlayMusic

3 жыл бұрын

You bet! One of the all time best intros.

wow - what a brilliant interpretation! way to go man 👍👍

@How2PlayMusic

7 ай бұрын

Aww thank you.

Nice job, and much appreciated.

@How2PlayMusic

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

I’d like this video ten times if I could. Just excellent.

@How2PlayMusic

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!

THAT'S IT ...I MEAN SPOT ON.. THANKS SO MUCH FOR SHARING!!

@How2PlayMusic

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Anjuan!

Excelente amigo... muy bien tocado.. saludos desde venezuela !!!

@How2PlayMusic

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!

This one is great! I know it's in 12/8 but most of the time I have to think of the intro in two parts and and then move into that 12/8 groove after the 5 bar chordal groove...you sound great!

@How2PlayMusic

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah you're right Lee. It is 12/8 but the rhythm cycle doesn't quite line up with the measures so it throws ya for sure!

@LALontoc

3 жыл бұрын

@@How2PlayMusic Still a work in progress for me 😂

Bravo! Those chords are right!

@How2PlayMusic

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Awesome!!!!! And Thanks!!

@How2PlayMusic

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Eric!

Fantastic man!

@How2PlayMusic

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot!

That's just stupid good.

@How2PlayMusic

2 жыл бұрын

Awww, thank you!

A masterpiece

@How2PlayMusic

3 жыл бұрын

One of my Faves for sure!

very good, thanks.

@How2PlayMusic

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Jeff.

Overall great interpretation. This rhythmically has to be one his most challenging compositions

@How2PlayMusic

Жыл бұрын

I agree! By the way, I am opening up my schedule to give a few private Zoom lessons. If you or anyone you now may be interested I have a form on my website www.how2play.us.

@johnniecristaldi

Жыл бұрын

@How 2 Play Thanks for the invitation. I'm a keyboardist by profession and a piano/keyboard instructor at a local music school.

@How2PlayMusic

Жыл бұрын

@@johnniecristaldi That’s great to hear!!

Great job man, love to have you break it down a bit more as a “how to”...but fantastic job

@How2PlayMusic

3 жыл бұрын

That's a great idea Scott. I have been thinking the same thing about breaking it down. Since I did this video I have done a few more where I dig in and break the parts down step by step. I should at least break down that intro.

@RebaGould

3 жыл бұрын

@@How2PlayMusic If you do break it down, please don't replace this video! I would love to see your breakdown as a "part 2", but I find a lot of value in this method too. We don't all learn the same way. I would watch a breakdown video once or twice but this one is going to get played a lot by me, lol.

@mosesramirez6330

2 жыл бұрын

@@RebaGould Agreed! Although I would like to see a split screen with the midi keyboard lighting up.

this makes me want to be able to play the keyboards so badly!

Pretty Damn Good, Brother. Thanks.

@How2PlayMusic

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Jerry!

Inspiring!!!

@How2PlayMusic

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Rene! Sure is! It is such a great song. I have always loved Michael McDonald's style. He is for sure inspiring to me.

Nailed it bro.

@How2PlayMusic

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Nice!

@How2PlayMusic

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Magnifique 😉

@How2PlayMusic

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Lienard!

Good Job😘

@How2PlayMusic

4 ай бұрын

Thanks 😋

Perfect

@How2PlayMusic

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Damn Good!!!

@How2PlayMusic

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Rick!

Play that shit brotha!!!!

Cool LH rythm

I remember trying to learn this by ear on guitar. I had to forgo the entire first part due to fried brain. It’s a loop that sounds like it’s not a loop. 😂

@How2PlayMusic

6 ай бұрын

Yeah it’s a brain fryer for sure. Lol

Damn, spot on for what I need!! Now do Hey Girl by Michael and I’ll send you a huge cash tip.!!!!

@How2PlayMusic

Жыл бұрын

I had never heard the song Hey Girl before by Michael. And I’m a huge fan. It’s a beautiful arrangement! No piano type keys, just the soft pad. Very nice. I may have to take you up on this!

@pacoblancosmith

Жыл бұрын

@@How2PlayMusic Please do! There are NO tutorials on this on KZread….and you’d be doing me a huge service!

@How2PlayMusic

Жыл бұрын

Hi pacoblancosmith! I just wanted to reach out to you and let you know that I am looking to add a few private lesson times to my schedule. If that interests you just go to my website, www.how2play.us, and fill out the form. I am just reaching out to a few of my subscribers that I feel have a passion to learn. Thanks!

💕

Please tell me who writes music like this anymore.

Damn dude

💥👏👏👏

@How2PlayMusic

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Claude!

Really great voicings and playing. I'm a keyboard novice and am wondering what patch or tone is being used on right hand. Is that a Rhodes patch with phase shifter, and normal piano on left hand?

@How2PlayMusic

Жыл бұрын

I layered an acoustic piano with a phaser Rhodes. Good ear!

Well played buddy! Nailed it! 👍🏻🎹 Is that a Yamaha P250 keyboard?

@How2PlayMusic

3 жыл бұрын

Close....its' a CP300. I love that thing. I also have the MODX.

@WayneMusicianUK

3 жыл бұрын

@@How2PlayMusic I’ve got the Korg Kronos 2 88 in Gold Yamaha Montage 8 in White Kawai MP11 Roland Fantom X8 Yamaha Motif ES7

@How2PlayMusic

3 жыл бұрын

@@WayneMusicianUK Nice!! That MODX is the same brains as your Montage. Just built with plastic and less physical controls. How do you like it? Which keyboard is your fave out of your gear?

@WayneMusicianUK

3 жыл бұрын

@@How2PlayMusic I can’t really say I have a favourite, for keybed feel and quality, has to be my Kawai😊 Love Montage and Kronos but find Korg quite complicated to get my head around 🤦‍♂️

Yo Mike, are you trolling here? Show ya face 😎

Where can I find the sheet music for this arrangement?

@How2PlayMusic

5 ай бұрын

I’m not sure. I don’t read music very well. I can only play by ear unfortunately. I wish I could help!

Hi. What controller are you using? Or is that a synth? Thanks.

@How2PlayMusic

2 жыл бұрын

This one is a Yamaha CP300. The best piano/electric piano in feel and in sound that I have yet to play. I just bought a Roland RD-2000 and am tackling the learning curve. It is really nice as well and has a ton more sounds and controllability. The CP300 has high end speakers that sound great built in in fact some owners mic the speakers live rather than plug in directly to the PA system. But the drawback is it weighs a good 75 pounds. If you ever get a chance to play one you will see what I mean as far as the keyboard feel and piano sounds.

0:46

Let me ask you this….would there be a way for you to demonstrate Mike’s background vocas in “Peg”? I mean, could you, would you play them out? Thanks

@How2PlayMusic

4 ай бұрын

I’ll see what I can do. Those harmonies are amazing in Peg. I just saw an interview from Rick Beato with Michael McDonald and Michael was saying how those harmonies were so close together that he had to have them mute his previous parts so that he could concentrate on the next harmony that he added because of the dissonant intervals.

@Jerry-oo8hd

4 ай бұрын

@@How2PlayMusic …yeah. Saw that. There’s a youtube link that isolates Mikes harmonies and even sitting at the piano listening to these, I jist cannot get them all. 🤷

00:47

Do you have sheet music of this?

@How2PlayMusic

4 ай бұрын

I don’t unfortunately.

Fabulous! What is the tone? Rhodes with chorus?

@How2PlayMusic

3 жыл бұрын

The original is a Rhodes sound with phaser as far as I can guess. I used a Piano layer just to make the tone have a little more attack for the video but if I were playing it with a band I would just stick to the Rhodes with phaser.

time for you to get yourself a fender rhodes

@How2PlayMusic

2 жыл бұрын

Haha. Nothing like the real deal!

It’s not that hard. They’re just triplets

How 2? I think not...

@How2PlayMusic

8 күн бұрын

You’re right. This was my first post and i had just thrown this out there. It was after I saw how many people responded that I realized the need to dig a little deeper in the videos. I’ve always intended to break down this song in the same detailed way as the ensuing videos. I apologize for the let down. Thank you the comment because it lets me know that I need to follow through and do an actual break down…especially that intro. 😊

@pesto12601

8 күн бұрын

@@How2PlayMusic would love to see the breakdown someday.. lol.. didn't realize how old this video was until now... whoops!

Awesome job!

@kkay1341

6 жыл бұрын

I've got the intro......forging onward!

@How2PlayMusic

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks K!