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john mayer is the best at explaining things in the weirdest ways possible

@mitchellloy4861

5 жыл бұрын

He does have a gift for metaphors

@TySharron

3 жыл бұрын

This is the best explanation of John Mayer's ability to explain.

We as guitar players are lucky that we have a John Mayer in this day and age. He is so open about talking about the guitar and always tries to inspire creativity. Ive watched numerous instagram live lessons hes done and its never about “learn the lick and play it to death” its always some broader conversation about making the music that you feel and trusting the instinct. And for a guy that can play a million notes and shred pentatonic licks and all that he really makes a point to always be musical.

@leoeriksson5729

5 жыл бұрын

That was the Perfect explanation of John👌🏼

@AngelHernandez-sj4nk

5 жыл бұрын

John Mayer is cool & he has skill but his last cd was not what i was expecting. I always think he might bring out an album with cool blues licks & grooves & funky stuff, i know he has it. Thats the album im hoping for!

@Qbot2113

5 жыл бұрын

Angel Hernandez i loved the new album but I kinda like certain pop music. I kinda really like singer songwriters in general as long as the music is genuine. The first time I heard moving on and getting over I was groovin though. Also rosie almost reminds me of a steely dan type thing. I do think if he did a straight blues album itd be dope. But theres many different styles worth putting into the mix its all good stuff to me.

@johng2880

5 жыл бұрын

@@AngelHernandez-sj4nk I hope he has a few more in him like Paradise Valley and Born and Raised. Those are Great guitar records.

@Pursuitofbalance

4 жыл бұрын

His albums are like, a percent of all that is John Mayer, him Live?? they're just great backing tracks for a live setting ;)

Great interveiw. Kudos to Mitch for staying out of the way and letting John talk.

@loganbattin7404

5 жыл бұрын

Like he had a choice?!?

@alexkoontz1704

5 жыл бұрын

@@joebryant8500 I think Lee always does a great job of interviewing. Hoping he can pull himself together and not mention #gayformayer haha.

@celesterosenrooney4669

5 жыл бұрын

John you’re fantastic! I understand the comment about scary! Musicians that are advancing in wisdom... I won’t say aging, but me as well, sometimes have a tendency to over explain only because we’re trying to help. Pearls John! Pearls I tell you! And for some it’s a turn off. How to navigate this dilemma I’d like to know too in my practice.

@guitarstalkandtech9085

3 жыл бұрын

Mitch is best at what he does.

@ronaldmckee7542

3 жыл бұрын

I have friends like John, their brain is going a million different places at a million mph all the time. And he has the ability to make those sparks into very articulate and creative sentences quickly and next thing you know they've been talking for 4 minutes straight with a pause. My friends, about 30% of the time its spoken garbage haha.

This and the interview with Carlos Santana is so much fun to watch. Some of the best interviews to come out of the NAMM show.

John continues to impress and inspire. Working about 250 nights a year, I look long and hard at guitar choices and recently went with the Silver Sky. Currently using it 5 nights a week here in Naples, FL at The Continental. Such a great playable, gigable axe. Thank you to John and Paul for the guitar and Mitch for the great interview. And thanks also to the great Delvin Wolf ! Sweetwater rules.

@joeyjooones

5 жыл бұрын

Wow, finally another working musician in the comment section of KZread. 250 nights is a crazy amount of gigs, keep up the good work and enjoy your new axe ;)

@marcushogan6613

5 жыл бұрын

@Oliver_B It feels pretty stratty, medium slim, the 7.25 inch radius is nice and comfortable and it doesn't fret out. I've noodled on a few fresh out of the box and they were all factory set up to perfection (typical PRS). I'd still prefer a custom shop strat myself just because I'm old fashioned but the Silver Sky really does look, sound a feel fabulous

@imnotfishing

5 жыл бұрын

It's like my '65 strat that I sold in the 80's . Everything on this guitar just works. No issues.@Oliver_B

Such an awesome interview to watch as a guitar player. It's rare to get to hear JM just talk about the guitar and his approach to music as a whole. I've been a fan for a long time, but watching this, I just can't understand how anybody could dislike John. He really is a one of a kind artist and I just hope there will continue to be artists like him in the future

One of the coolest dudes ever! John Mayer. (:

I can't think of many people who have changed my opinions about them as much as John Mayer. From seeing him as just another vapid pop star, to seeing some of his actual musicianship and appreciation of other musicians and surrounding himself with them (Pino Palladino and Steve Jordan in his trio, Derek Trucks and BB King, etc.), to what he's doing now with D&C, he has really just utterly proved me wrong about what I initially thought of him. And I'm so damn happy about that.

@samirrajsatyalperennialout1194

5 жыл бұрын

I feel the same!

@ragazza1401

4 жыл бұрын

I love your comment so much and I am glad JM has had the guts and the humility to endure his self inflicted drama while working his ass off refining his brilliance for ppl to see.

@guyfromthatthing1017

4 жыл бұрын

Evan Herb Me as well. I thought he was just another popped collared tool and recall him saying SRV were among his influences, and recall barking to friends who does this Body is a Wonderland a-hole think he is? ...And his early pop music aside, once he stepped back from that a bit, displayed his mettle, showed up at Crossroads, gave seasoned players slack-jaw-wearing his double popped collar and all, Mayer had finally arrived. Been so delighted to watch him play ever since. His accessibility is something special-online, his videos attract fans and tons of other ‘outside’ people interested in what he has to say not necessarily primarily a fan (two metal heads in a music store talking about ideas from a Mayer video-that is special!). Being down to earth, sincere and not without a sense of humor-def a huge plus, but make no mistake he knows he’s an accomplished guitar player! And I’ve got no issue with that. There are droves of accomplished guitar players lingering around (and musicians) stuck in the ‘80s and ‘90s even who are utter jerks-because back then it was okay to be, everyone wanted to play guitar. Today that doesn’t fly, and those guys are toxic in this day and age and keep people away. Talented musicians w personalities like Mayer show people what’s attractive about making music-that’s unique, creating an inviting platform for the next gen of musicians is survival of the art!

JM is a genius mind! I love his philosophies about playing....I'm a future buyer of the SSky...

"What's the note? Hum me something." I loved that line. That's great perspective. This spoke to me.

@HellcatCustoms

5 жыл бұрын

Me too. Very simple and effective philosophy. Guitarists tend to overthink things.

@alejandrocisneros7442

5 жыл бұрын

Speaks to you cause you are mediocre. I get what he was saying but people like Mayer like to honey suckle the lazy guitarists that don't wanna learn a bit a theory besides the pentatonic. I wish he would tell the truth and just say learn your shit and forget it. Instead of perpetuating this bro chodes guitarists.

@seancurtin6572

5 жыл бұрын

Alejandro Cisneros John Mayer knows more theory than you think... watch his blues guitar lessons on KZread... you might be impressed.

@redfaust8189

5 жыл бұрын

@@alejandrocisneros7442 I'm totally with you on the music theory part. Learn it, and I'm working my ass off to deepen my knowledge of it. But theory isn't music. Music is an experiential thing, and theory just tries to describe and keep up with it. Learn the scales. Sure. But if the music isn't in you already, it's gonna be a longer, more painful road then for those that can intuitively do this stuff. That's why 4 years olds at NAMM can kill it on drums without having the analytical abilities to understand music theory.

I love how much John has grown as an individual. Love to hear him talk about music and life in general

I think it will take 10 years for most people to realise just how good the silver sky is. The feel is very vintage and it’s extremely well put together.

John Mayer guitar interviews are simply the best. So knowledgeable and colorful. I love it. I love him

Mitch is incredible at interviewing! Really good at deciphering what the artist is saying and leading the conversation on the fly. Also has a perfect balance of input while letting the artist express themselves. Great job Mitch!

John just gave me an awakening with the whole humming thing so that you break out of the 'box' or 'rules' of guitar. I never really thought of that but now i realise its definitely a big constraint for guitarists and myself.

The man, the myth, the legend. One of the greats.

"...bring down the margin of magic..." That's actually a very cool, insightful way to put it.

Great interview!! My bass player met him a few years back at a guitar show in Another town...said he and John spoke for a while..the John he described is the John in this interview...a totally down to earth guy intelligent and approachable Very cool...

What a solid interview

Mitch is the best! ...love these NAMM interviews.

John is very articulate musically as well as in conversation. The guy is talented, smart, and makes great records. I think it is awesome that he got together with Paul to make the Silver Sky and the other guitar he plays with the Dead. That guitar was a spinoff of what Paul was already doing. The Silver Sky sounds to me like one of the best strats you have ever heard. And PRS has cracked the code on how to make them one after the other and play great and sound great, every time. For John the sky is the limit. Thank you for moving it forward (guitars and music) and for sharing your gifts with us.

@XLBiker13

5 жыл бұрын

To say that the Silver Sky was a spinoff of what Paul was already doing is nothing short of ridiculous. PRS had NOTHING like the Silver Sky previously and in order to create it they forensically dissected every measurement and detail of JM's favorite vintage Strats. This is PRS leveraging one of the most popular and best selling electric guitars in history to gain marketshare. They didn't make it look like a Strat for nothing.

@nop220

5 жыл бұрын

XLBiker13 think they meant the guitar he plays with the dead was along the lines of what PRS was doing - not the silver sky.

@deeveeuhs

5 жыл бұрын

XLBiker13 Umm, the DC3 was pretty close.

@XLBiker13

5 жыл бұрын

@@deeveeuhs Umm, the DC3 was a failed PRS model that never sold well and was discontinued long ago. So the Silver Sky was not a spinoff of what Paul was already doing. Creating a replica guitar was something brand new for PRS.

@deeveeuhs

5 жыл бұрын

XLBiker13 I disagree. Bolt on neck, SSS configuration, Strat style trem... It wasn’t a replica but it was a step in that direction.

Very cool to see that John buys stuff on his own, knows the candy, and legitimately has the same experience we do purchasing some bits of gear.

How can you question John’s knowledge of the guitar? I can listen to him talk all day about the guitar and his music! How come I don’t have friends like him!! Gotta love em!!🎸🇨🇦

Loved this interview. John smiling and seemed very natural - I can tell he feels very comfortable with you guys.

I remember the time when my skill level on the guitar reached a point of no longer having to think about playing, and I could just play the music from my heart and mind and wow was that an awesome revelation. I get exactly what John is saying in playing music or playing guitar. It’s so freakin liberating. The guitar almost melts into you and becomes an extension to express that inner voice that just gets caught up in the groove and off you go for a wonderful ride.

@alejandrocisneros7442

5 жыл бұрын

What he's saying is true. But people that aren't at that level hear Mayer saying you can be mediocre and don't bother with theory. And perpetuates the laziness. What he's saying is leanrn the theory but forget about it and don't let it be the end of it. Use it as a vehicle to compliment your art not the other way around.

Amazing interview...thanks! I am a huge PRS and Sweetwater fan. I was fortunate enough to be one of the first 500 score a Silver Sky, so I’m a huge fan of them as well! BTW...LOVE the new colors!!

Mitch did an amazing job with this interview. Major props.

John had some very well thought and well put points here. Glad I took a listen.

Nice job, Mitch! Loved hearing John's thoughts on guitars and musicians!

Great interview! Helped me respect John as a musician more than just a guitar player.

His interviews are always great. He is more than just a guitarist. And he really tries to capture creativity with words. Not all people with talent can describe it. And not all people who can teach/describe it have the talent. Some how he has both.

Great interview, Mitch. I'm not a guitar player but I always enjoy the interviews you do. Your style is very classy.

Fantastic interview!

Great questions, and great answers

That was fun to watch!

Very good interview Mitch! Thank you!

Great work Mitch. Respect for Jhon Mayer and his work delivering great instrument, not only an “artist signature”.

I really like listening to John Mayer talk about everything guitar and music related.

goddam this interview puts the MAJOR questions in focus. holyhell its all there

“You guys should just open up a candy shop and give away free guitars.” 😂

This guys just loves music and making music. He is a testament to what being an Artist stands for.

I. LOVE. HIM

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nice to hear somebody spout some sense , it seems like john truly enjoys his collaboration with prs , sounds like john and paul are enjoying a well earned bromance

Love John. Mitch is a total Legend! Big Love dude

I cant wait to buy the Silver Sky in Olive Green!!

@abramtreadwell722

5 жыл бұрын

I usually hate green on a guitar but I'm really digging that one too!

Great interview by Mitch

Let’s play a game: Take a shot every time Mitch says “Right.”

Great interview!

Get an SE lefty model of the Silver Sky line as a Sweetwater exclusive! Pls make it happen guys! Paul will do it for Sweetwater! Because Sweetwater is the BEST in the business! Woooooooooooooo! CANT WAIT!

I love the fact JM uses the mpc. Hes a hiphop soul beat boom bap chopper deep in his soul.

I hope John knows just how much guitar players love him

Great interview SW!

Great interview

YO, I TOTALLY get what he means about the "taughtness/slack" of the string. I've always struggled to describe it, but that is hands down one of the biggest factors in whether or not I bond with a guitar.

I like how he mentions about the candies.

I would just like to say, i really enjoyed the interviewer!

Great Interview. Like the comparison to cameras at 4:36 Thanks and greetz

I love the candy 🍬 🍬 🍬 especially the Tootsie Rolls and the Laffy Taffy!!!

he hit it right on with the feel of a guitar.

I don't even play guitar or really know what he is saying but I love John.

Inspirador!

“I’m buying for the candy”🤣

This is a really good explanation of what John wanted out of a guitar, and also why Paul Reed Smith the person, and the company, was the right place to go.

Very cool

Great analogy playing guitar is a flawless artistic job and require: passion, inspiration, patience as a virtue, emotive... And it's true you can sometimes loose yourself into scales all over the fretboard with the most variable chords... The final result should be music for everyone ✌️

Mitch is such a good interviewer.

EXcellent interview. John's simply a wonderful dude, and a thoroughly enjoyable and fun personality. Oh, and btw, he's a MUSICIAN too :-) He "almost" convinces me that i should (need to .... ??) purchase a Silver Sky. Oh lord, someone HELP me .... i still have a couple of spaces in my guitar rack......

Excellent interviewer. Good stuff

John....i don't care what everybody else says about you.....you're alright by me.....

I thought it was a horrible idea for the dead to being in John Mayer, but I was wrong. He has done an amazing job!

John’s brain is so strange yet compelling when you watch him workshop live the answer of why someone should play music on guitar. The tension of the string thing is so true also.

John Mayer looks so chill in comparison to its usual fast talking and mind going x100

This guys intelligent is thru the roof

Yes! The Sweetwater candy 😆 Edit: Mayer dropped so much great music knowledge in this interview. Very inspiring for musicians.

He's out there, gotta say.

07:00 Nobody knows what an MPC is, but props to Sweetwater for still sweetening the deal with actual candy... :)

Loved the conversation, "There's playing the guitar and then there's making music with the guitar . . ." So, the concept is to get beyond the technique and be able to express yourself musically/emotionally. And I think the great musicians are able to transcend the technical aspects. Then, there's a direct connection from inside (concept/musical idea/emotion) out into the air through your musical voice whether you're a vocalist, guitarist, horn player, or whatever. Therein lies one definition of the word "swing," irrespective of musical genre; you don't have to think about how to do it, you're able to just make music in the moment. I have to use Miles as an example. You could listen to his solos over a period of years and then one day, you get it. I don't think he was ever concerned about technique or how to play the trumpet when he soloed. There was something primal about his solos, like a mocking bird or some other animal (don't let's be so presumptuous as to think that human beings invented music). And you also hear what sound like little imperfections in his playing, a burred note or something. Did he do that on purpose, or was it a mistake? And then I arrived at the epiphany: it doesn't matter! It's what happened in that moment. And it was beautiful. Yes, practice technique, 10,000 hours and all the rest. But I love what Mayer was saying. You want to get to that point when you're just making music.

Great comment about the "feel" of guitars. He seems to like very consistent necks...I can dig that, but the difference is string feel on different guitars can lead to playing different passages, and discovering new approaches...IMHO

Mitch is the best.

John, I started playing clarinet and Greek baglama. that expanded the harmonic initiatives!

The secret to Sweetwater is the candy in the package!

Very interesting

6:37 Gave me Chills

Would love to see John and Greg Koch jam. Make it happen Sweetwater 🙏🏾🙏🏾

Clever guy

yes John!! 100% agree You would have loved talking to Nick Curran! You and him have the same ideas!

JM is perfect fit for Dead and Company. He gets it!

I had the chance to meet him at NAMM but of course, missed the same day he went :(

Good question Mitch, to ask John about his comment about playing vs making music, to ask that instead of more crap about the validity of the silver sky. John is great because he plays so well, but he is interested in thinking about what is happening in his music and how it relates to life. Good job Mitch

More mary janes please and thank you 🍓😘I love 🍬 candy too yummy, how cool is it that the intention for the creation of the silver sky was to design a fabulous luxury guitar affordable and available to have and to hold for the wishers and dreamers.

I like how he is sitting there with what the interviewers makes in a year on his wrist. #mustbenice

John's career is going to have a resurgence like never seen before. Just wait and see ;)

I am in no way into prs... but I think John Mayer just sold me one.

JM cracks me up 🍑 wish I would have known when he was in the building @namm. Kudos!

Very Zen John

I personally don’t like John Mayer at all and don’t understand the craze behind him. BUT. I really respect him and enjoy hearing his take on guitars and music in general. He’s an amazing player and you can tell he loves guitars and gear with a passion when he talks. That’s something these modern artists really lack. Glad to see John understands the beauty that is guitars and gear.

Does anyone know the name of the Green hollowbody model behind them??

@Ivan_Ku.

5 жыл бұрын

I think, 594 hollowbody

After watching videos and hearing how it sounds, I think I'd like to own one but the price will most likely always keep me away from getting one, used or new. Now, since they are coming up with a Paul's guitar SE model and he signed off on it, I'm hoping those two(P & J) will give us a SE version of the silver sky....hopefully sooner than later!