OASIS: The Top 5 Noel Guitar Solos on Be Here Now (+tab)

Join me to go through Noel Gallagher's greatest guitar moments on Oasis' third album, Be Here Now.
Dedicated to Chris Buck, in recognition of his new video on Noel Gallagher 😉
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Many thanks, JH.

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  • @ChrisBuckGuitar
    @ChrisBuckGuitar Жыл бұрын

    Cheers for the dedication James! 😉 All joking aside, as I said in my message, I'm sincerely sorry that my video was so close to yours - I can honestly say it wasn't intentional but in retrospect, it seems probable that I've seen yours at some point in the last few years and subconsciously absorbed it so when it came to quickly putting that video together on the day it went live, I covered some of the same ground! I'm of course more than happy to remove my video if you wish! 🙂 I've been on the receiving end of _inspired_ videos and recordings and certainly wouldn't want to step on any toes! All the best, Chris

  • @JamesHargreavesGuitar

    @JamesHargreavesGuitar

    Жыл бұрын

    No worries Chris - leave it up mate. Alls well now that we've talked. Keep playing that guitar. JH

  • @DavidRFIT

    @DavidRFIT

    Жыл бұрын

    Cue Noel insulting both of you in 3, 2, 1... Well it would be awesome :)

  • @theoasisreunion

    @theoasisreunion

    Жыл бұрын

    I was thinking it could be some kind of ‘bit’ where you were Standing On The Shoulder of giants, or being ‘inspired’ like Noel. Weve Had literally thousands of people commenting on Noel playing the cigarettes & alcohol riff last week saying “TRex rip off” - as if they are the first person to comment and realise this, in 2023.😂

  • @MrNeilltupman

    @MrNeilltupman

    Жыл бұрын

    As I'm sure you both know, it was TPS that finally slotted the last jigsaw piece into place during last week's in-depth Noel gear video :) Kudos to all of you though for keeping toys in prams 😅

  • @richardgardner8503

    @richardgardner8503

    Жыл бұрын

    More importantly though, in the name of resurrecting Rock ‘n’ Roll, what do you think of Naughty Juice?

  • @SuperDavidGnomo
    @SuperDavidGnomo Жыл бұрын

    Fade in Out live is outstanding.

  • @nez9751

    @nez9751

    Жыл бұрын

    Gmex 97 was the best I’d seen., definitely one of my fave oasis live songs.

  • @glennaldosf

    @glennaldosf

    Жыл бұрын

    Isn't that Johnny Depp?

  • @danwillan-vasey1984

    @danwillan-vasey1984

    Жыл бұрын

    @@glennaldosf it was indeed

  • @danwillan-vasey1984

    @danwillan-vasey1984

    Жыл бұрын

    Definitely the most underrated oasis song

  • @gavinmillar461

    @gavinmillar461

    Жыл бұрын

    Johnny is definitely playing a lot on fading out. ☑️

  • @ohnesorgen4642
    @ohnesorgen4642 Жыл бұрын

    "I Hope, I Think, I Know" is so underrated. The other month I heard it in a Five Guys here in the US, which was really weird.

  • @connor9568

    @connor9568

    Жыл бұрын

    It was a single in the US wasn’t it?

  • @ohnesorgen4642

    @ohnesorgen4642

    Жыл бұрын

    @@connor9568 Apparently it was, though only as a promotional single and not for actual sale. Had no idea.

  • @louisnewton4292

    @louisnewton4292

    Жыл бұрын

    Five guys always has pretty amazing music.

  • @aaron-jeffreyrincon9438

    @aaron-jeffreyrincon9438

    Жыл бұрын

    That makes me want to get "Five Guys" right now

  • @aidanquinlan7990

    @aidanquinlan7990

    Жыл бұрын

    I heard Lyla in a Chickies N Pete’s once which was kinda unexpected. They have a great radio

  • @mattj376
    @mattj376 Жыл бұрын

    glad to see magic pie getting some recognition..one of my favourite solos/bits of music ever

  • @doctornov7
    @doctornov7 Жыл бұрын

    Magic Pie is undoubtedly one of the best songs he did. The ending section is a delectable medley of musical splendour.

  • @tejasjayaraman
    @tejasjayaraman Жыл бұрын

    Whole new appreciation for Magic Pie! Noel’s style of solos and fills always added an entire dimension to their tracks which has dried up since BHN. He underrates his guitar playing.😢

  • @davidgray4855
    @davidgray4855 Жыл бұрын

    Be here now was an outstanding album.. not a weak song … love your content James

  • @threedog14
    @threedog14 Жыл бұрын

    The Johnny Depp solo in Fade In Out is so underrated, I have to say thats my favorite solo in the album, you described it best with magic pie, just psychedelic madness.

  • @EddieG1888
    @EddieG1888 Жыл бұрын

    James, James, James....a video on solos of Noel Gallagher and the thumbnail is a FENDER headstock?!?!?😜 Oh, and Chris Buck is a PHENOMENAL guitarist, by far the best young guitarist coming out of the UK today. When the likes of Slash are raving about you, you know you're on the right track.

  • @danrandall3302
    @danrandall3302 Жыл бұрын

    Gotta love the work you do for us Oasis fans mate! ❤

  • @delgertsogtamar7299
    @delgertsogtamar7299 Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the hard work! Brilliant!!

  • @julianditchburn7519
    @julianditchburn7519 Жыл бұрын

    I love the way you continually give it to Be Here Now. I think it is a great album. The album that followed Morning Glory was always going to be a step down. But that doesn’t mean that it is a bad album

  • @alainsemaine9897
    @alainsemaine9897 Жыл бұрын

    It’s gettin better (man)!! - love this track so much!

  • @charliebrogan1141
    @charliebrogan1141 Жыл бұрын

    Lovely crisp guitar work, great vid.

  • @JamesHargreavesGuitar

    @JamesHargreavesGuitar

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks 👍👍

  • @phjones01
    @phjones015 ай бұрын

    Wow, nice work. You did a great job with those drums too!

  • @jrcowie57
    @jrcowie57 Жыл бұрын

    Been wathing all ur stuff this last year-brilliant mate-were all still mad for it-keep it up mate-ur a brilliant guitarist-never noticed u were left handed till i watched this video!!!-from the north of scotland thanks

  • @JamesHargreavesGuitar

    @JamesHargreavesGuitar

    Жыл бұрын

    Cheers! Not actually left handed, just trying I’m out the camera ‘mirrored’ Probably should have done that on a non guitar video lol

  • @gerrytheleper6604
    @gerrytheleper6604 Жыл бұрын

    The way you incorporate the tabs over the videos is great. More please!

  • @matthewrobinson7265
    @matthewrobinson7265 Жыл бұрын

    Ha! Nicely done, James. That video came up on my feed the other week and I just thought to myself "I'm sure James Hargreaves did an in depth video on this ages ago..."

  • @MrZanna87it
    @MrZanna87it4 ай бұрын

    Great work!!!

  • @gavinmillar461
    @gavinmillar461 Жыл бұрын

    It’s getting better man is a quality track. ☑️

  • @RobertHutchinson398
    @RobertHutchinson398 Жыл бұрын

    I think this would be a great series on the channel. Always love to see guitar content. I'm assuming you've watched Noels interview on That Pedal Show. Its an amazing watch.

  • @richfromtheligerz4922
    @richfromtheligerz4922 Жыл бұрын

    Great stuff James! ❤ And i Love magic pie

  • @gavinmillar461
    @gavinmillar461 Жыл бұрын

    Don’t go away is a classic also. Especially now we now about the Real People background. Great work boys. ✌️👍✌️

  • @ljbarstow
    @ljbarstow Жыл бұрын

    James, Your videos NEVER disappoint. Thank you! Your fan from Boston, USA - New England! PS: Got tix for Noel in Boston 15 July. Saw Liam at Greek Theatre in 2018, where Noel just played, my West Coast holiday wrapped around Liam's show--cuz he wasn't coming East.

  • @SevernSteam
    @SevernSteam Жыл бұрын

    Great vid James! It would be awesome to see a breakdown of John Squire’s Champagne solos for Knebworth 96 & 22! They are both impressive yet very unique from each other!

  • @aliidris5843
    @aliidris5843 Жыл бұрын

    Be Here Now is my first Oasis album, so it has a special place in my heart. Magic Pie is my favorite song off the album, it just sounds so epic.

  • @joakimwermelin4200
    @joakimwermelin4200 Жыл бұрын

    This is the best KZread channel in the history of mankind

  • @3XATHAT
    @3XATHAT Жыл бұрын

    Fantastic Economy of Movement !!! Great Analysis...Cheers AAA

  • @michelepietrantuono7021
    @michelepietrantuono7021 Жыл бұрын

    magic pie live solo is great too..Great video as usual..thanx

  • @conormccolgan4758
    @conormccolgan4758 Жыл бұрын

    The it’s getting better (man!!) solo is one of my favourites to play

  • @nyecran
    @nyecran Жыл бұрын

    Great Album In my opinion and really was a great album to finish the 90s!

  • @robsol123
    @robsol123 Жыл бұрын

    Be Here Now is without question my favourite oasis album - for me it was such an amazing time - cheers James! 😎😎👍👍🎶🎶

  • @キラキラくりくり頭

    @キラキラくりくり頭

    Жыл бұрын

    That's surprising.

  • @robsol123

    @robsol123

    Жыл бұрын

    @@キラキラくりくり頭 a lot of oasis fans over the years I’ve seen think it’s their best album - Noel hates it I know - for me it’s a complete absolute masterpiece 😎👍🎶🎶

  • @Polygonal_Sprite
    @Polygonal_Sprite Жыл бұрын

    Having been 14 when Be Here Now came out and my first real exposure to Oasis (and rock music in general) it will always hold a special place for me. I also love SotSoG as I waited what felt like 10 years for it after becoming obsessed with them post the Be Here Now hype. Turns out it was less than a three year gap lol.

  • @leonardoleo3561
    @leonardoleo3561 Жыл бұрын

    good good job!

  • @smarterray
    @smarterray Жыл бұрын

    When I saw his video, I was like... this *was* solved, by Mr. Hargreaves. It's just further confirmed with Noel's gear video. Good job James.

  • @BustedShutter
    @BustedShutter Жыл бұрын

    Love these kinds of videos James. Thank you for posting. Any chance you would take a stab at transcribing some of his solos from specific live performances? The extended ending to Champagne Supernova comes to mind from any of his gigs as well as the Fade/In Out performance from the GMEX gig. Thanks again....cheers!

  • @bodg2093
    @bodg2093 Жыл бұрын

    Just as Noel is the magpie of indie rock music, Chris Buck becomes the magpie of indie rock youtube videos…a poetic continuation - Noel would be proud. James understands how The Real People felt. If this goes to court, Chris uses Ed Shearan’s ‘chord sequence defence’ that there’s only so many musical analysis video combinations, so they’re bound to duplicate!

  • @lucaboban
    @lucaboban Жыл бұрын

    Can't agree more! And magic pie's solo is my favourite too!

  • @MaquiladoraIII
    @MaquiladoraIII Жыл бұрын

    It's random that I only got to Chris Buck this week after seeing him play the Purple Rain solo live, but on happening on his 'secret' chord video, I thought: hang on a minute?

  • @aarphotos5
    @aarphotos5 Жыл бұрын

    Great video as usual! Wondering if you could do a video on the Lock All The Doors 1992 demo working out the lead guitar since there are no tabs online 🎸

  • @captainblimp4133
    @captainblimp4133 Жыл бұрын

    It's Gettin Better Man

  • @MegaXjoel
    @MegaXjoel Жыл бұрын

    Love Chris Buck

  • @travingo3750
    @travingo3750 Жыл бұрын

    My favourite album

  • @Wearethewingmakers
    @Wearethewingmakers Жыл бұрын

    I hope i think i know is so underrated its unreal, an absolutely amazing song.

  • @harrysingh2960
    @harrysingh2960 Жыл бұрын

    Stand by me , although a simple and pretty short solo is still a great solo and adds so much to the song!

  • @smitcher
    @smitcher Жыл бұрын

    Cheers James. Did you see Noel play the secret chord on That Pedal Show interview recently... their eyes lit up when he played that chord!

  • @NoelG702
    @NoelG702 Жыл бұрын

    Great video. I wish I could read guitar tabs for solo's. After 20 plus years, i still can't really play a solo by looking at the tab only. All those numbers hurt my brain. It's a shame they never played I Hope I Think I Know live, it's such a good song. Maybe Liam will play it live someday. I love Magic Pie, the live version is really good.

  • @samueljweston
    @samueljweston Жыл бұрын

    Yeah we all spotted that “solved” video James - what a great idea.

  • @lobo_paul
    @lobo_paul Жыл бұрын

    I couldn't agree more about My magic pie... What the heck Noel stopped performing it live? 😢 The few over youtube are just 🔝. I don't know how to explain myself, would say that the whole thing it's more than a song.. Anyway thanks for another video gem James! PD: They could stop Liar and Noel Gallagher talking overthere and reedit this massive album propper recorded. Even they hasn't to see each other to make us happy 🤔😂

  • @timcooke9131
    @timcooke9131 Жыл бұрын

    I always thought the live outro when they did all around the world was amazing!!

  • @ehsimeserve8324
    @ehsimeserve8324 Жыл бұрын

    I would love to know what are Chris Buck's favourite solos on this album 😂

  • @djangocesttout2900
    @djangocesttout2900 Жыл бұрын

    Magic pie is obviusly one of the greatest song of Oasis, I agree !!

  • @garycorfield7312
    @garycorfield7312 Жыл бұрын

    Love Magic Pie , takes me back to 97 more than any other of the album

  • @thefrontrank2006
    @thefrontrank2006 Жыл бұрын

    I always stick this album in n in the dressing room before a gig… proper belting

  • @TheStrongBoyz19
    @TheStrongBoyz19 Жыл бұрын

    Awesome video with your outstanding talent as a guitarist. As much as Be Here Now is a loud album in itself, I think there were some of the last great moments when Noel was actually doing lead in the most effective and rhythmic ways when the band were progressing. Btw, is it me or the video looks reversed from your room to your guitar playing shots? Nevertheless it's brilliant to see another great guitar video on your channel.

  • @dave-jk6en
    @dave-jk6en Жыл бұрын

    Shame Noel doesn’t write or perform solos these days. He even said in recent interviews that he ‘outsources’ the solos. I know he pretty much stays in the pentatonic scale, but I’ve always liked his solos. Enjoyed this vid

  • @CraigABuchanan
    @CraigABuchanan Жыл бұрын

    Nothing to say about the video that was released last week by That Pedal Show with Noel on it? All the Oasis fans were talking about it within 24 hours.

  • @joeterzio7175

    @joeterzio7175

    Жыл бұрын

    That's where Chris Buck verified the chord and gave That Pedal Show credit for it. I'm surprised that James didn't mention it. Yes, it was a great show. I don't play guitar and was still fascinated by it.

  • @steviemac8075
    @steviemac8075 Жыл бұрын

    Magic Pie Fantastic track. It was when they met Ian Brown at the studio of an evening 🥴💨

  • @peterwinter3515
    @peterwinter3515 Жыл бұрын

    I love Be Here Now, and Magic Pie is a great song

  • @tomklopp4691
    @tomklopp4691 Жыл бұрын

    I hope I think I know....what a tune, also it's getting better now!! 100% bangers!

  • @ringoscheithauer1199
    @ringoscheithauer1199 Жыл бұрын

    In my opinion Noel has a great sense for melodies and chords. However, I always think he just experimented with cords without knowing what he was doing and just judging by the sound. Which, I think, is a completely appropriate way to do it. As for his soloing it is very much the same. He is definitely not the best guitar player but one of the best song writers. You have loads of really technical guitarists around these days, but not a lot that can write good songs any more. Just my opinion. I really love this channel! I love Oasis music. 😊

  • @kchudzik
    @kchudzik Жыл бұрын

    Magic Pie solo on the album was drowned out by the backing vocals and therefore very unimpressive but live versions were totally erm magical so I can agree on that one with you

  • @razumijinatreides4691
    @razumijinatreides4691 Жыл бұрын

    THE MAGIC PIE SOLO IS ABSOLUTELY GREAT! I'm glad that i'm not the only one thinking that. To me that song it's the best part of Be Here Now! Yeah the lyrics are pretty dumb, but it's a great song in general , with an epic sound and tone.

  • @lizardlordlordoflizards5096
    @lizardlordlordoflizards5096 Жыл бұрын

    Great vid, James. I think u def chose the best 5 guitar solos - and yes MP is an awesome song. If u read this, may I just ask your opinion on the song ' Be Here Now'? I personally would love to have seen it released as a single, I think it is one of the more 'radio friendly' songs off that album. Actually, I wish he had done a reworked version like he did for the song DYKWIM.

  • @tallowmangaa7884
    @tallowmangaa7884 Жыл бұрын

    I always loved magic pie

  • @alexhigh6907
    @alexhigh6907 Жыл бұрын

    Love magic pie. So underrated

  • @jrcowie57
    @jrcowie57 Жыл бұрын

    Unbelievable how simialar noels solos are-bonus for the tab

  • @alexkerr5804
    @alexkerr5804 Жыл бұрын

    my personal fave is the outro solo Noel plays on It's gettin better man live at air studios london

  • @raoulduke344
    @raoulduke344 Жыл бұрын

    There's an error on I Hope I Think, I Know, James. The second "page" of the tabs should be written as the D string, not the G (or, at least, you're playing the D string). the "17-17-17 16-16-16 14-14-14 12-12-12" are on the D, if anyone is confused a bit. Thanks for posting these solos, regardless, mate (everyone makes mistakes).

  • @conormccolgan4758

    @conormccolgan4758

    Жыл бұрын

    🤓

  • @JamesHargreavesGuitar

    @JamesHargreavesGuitar

    Жыл бұрын

    Ahhhhhh I always mess up one line!!! Well spotted. Should be on the D. Whoops

  • @harrystone3802
    @harrystone3802 Жыл бұрын

    Hi James, seeing as though you're a Stone Roses and John Squire fan, is there any chance you could create a tab for I Wanna Be Adored? I can't find a single tutorial on KZread where the guitar is correctly transcribed. Your Slide Away video was perfect, so I'd love to see a similar video for this Stone Roses song.

  • @NelsonLalo12
    @NelsonLalo125 ай бұрын

    GUITAR SOLO TABS: 5.- My Big Mouth 3:49 4.- I Hope, I Think, I Know 4:53 3.- D'You Know What I Mean? 6:00 2.- It's Gettin' Better (Man!!) 7:14 1.- Magic Pie 9:20 Enjoy guys. ❤

  • @theblurredcrusade.2557
    @theblurredcrusade.2557 Жыл бұрын

    I hope I think I know is my favorite Oasis song ever, along with Slide Away 🤗💞😘

  • @antonioschiavo8589
    @antonioschiavo8589 Жыл бұрын

    Don’t Go Away !!!

  • @AgataDDDD
    @AgataDDDD Жыл бұрын

    ❤❤❤

  • @jonathanward7320
    @jonathanward7320 Жыл бұрын

    Fade in out opening from GMEX ‘97

  • @Sleepy_I
    @Sleepy_I Жыл бұрын

    Oh God, I've hated Magic Pie since the first time I heard it! Had no idea there was dueling guitar solos in it. Might have to go back and give it a listen.

  • @britman1966
    @britman1966 Жыл бұрын

    Be interested to see your take on the new version of Live Forever solo played by Gem on the current Flying Birds tour.

  • @englishkiwi3051
    @englishkiwi3051 Жыл бұрын

    Great video James and you do these solos great justice! Im ambivalent to Magic Pie.... its nowhere near as good as acquiesce, live forever, some.might say etc but nowhere near as bad as songs like I can see a liar, the nature of reality and little james.

  • @doctorrobert1339
    @doctorrobert1339 Жыл бұрын

    I don't care what anybody says, Magic Pie is brilliant and the live version at the Hammerstein Ballroom is massive. Someone else mentioned already but Fade In-Out live is also pretty unique because Noel never played anything quite like that intro solo ever again.

  • @satriaagungkalirasa3587
    @satriaagungkalirasa3587 Жыл бұрын

    James can you do the tab, john squire solo over "Champagne Supernova" Knebworth 1996. That speed part is really confusing.

  • @jonasrmb01
    @jonasrmb01 Жыл бұрын

    James regarding your Council Skies video have you considered that this record may have parallels to Blood on the Tracks by Bob Dylan? I've noticed it starts kind of the same way, the opening songs are similar in structure and Blood on the Tracks is more or less a seperation album so that might be another parallel

  • @highlander50
    @highlander50 Жыл бұрын

    Can you play the solos from Go Let It Out? Specially that ones that Gem plays in live performances like in Wembley 2000

  • @thvamvakoudes
    @thvamvakoudes Жыл бұрын

    James you're right about the Zeppelin influence on My Big Mouth. Sort of like The song remains the same phrases.

  • @AkyovNorthWest
    @AkyovNorthWest Жыл бұрын

    Georgiarose16 showed us true Oasis fans the DLBIA chord many many years ago before any of the discussion about what it is ever came around

  • @polycube868

    @polycube868

    9 ай бұрын

    I've used his videos to learn several Oasis songs.

  • @luigicirillo8048
    @luigicirillo8048 Жыл бұрын

    For me, solo on DYWIM finally sounds like should be in live performance of Finsbury Park. That's the sound.

  • @deanoward
    @deanoward Жыл бұрын

    Did you see Noel fail the solo for DLBINA in america. He said he would butcher it in the pedal show interview too. I'm wondering if Gem will start playing it after that gig

  • @deanoward

    @deanoward

    Жыл бұрын

    kzread.info/dash/bejne/pqKttKmclJataMY.html

  • @JamesHargreavesGuitar

    @JamesHargreavesGuitar

    Жыл бұрын

    No - but I just did after your message and tweeted it! Laughed my arse off! Thanks for that hahaha

  • @vincewilkes
    @vincewilkes Жыл бұрын

    Magic Pie is a fantastic song.

  • @bartpitt2991
    @bartpitt2991 Жыл бұрын

    Interesting video, where did you hear about the led zeppelin influence? I think it sounds a bit like oasis being influenced by The Stone Roses’ Second Coming

  • @Wayner71
    @Wayner71 Жыл бұрын

    I love 'Magic Pie' too. I can't understand why it attracts so much hate. It is a psychedelic masterpiece. Maybe it will get its due eventually. Cheers.

  • @crapmalls
    @crapmalls Жыл бұрын

    Oh come on. He literally played it on That Pedal Show. I thought of you when he did it lol

  • @varanasyofficial373
    @varanasyofficial373 Жыл бұрын

    Magic Pie is an amazing song

  • @ianl5753
    @ianl5753 Жыл бұрын

    Great video, you missed a trick by excluding Fade In-Out though 👍

  • @thewraith93
    @thewraith93 Жыл бұрын

    Every solo sounds exactly the same and I love Oasis.

  • @englishkiwi3051

    @englishkiwi3051

    Жыл бұрын

    Not true. Don't look back in anger is nothing like DYKWIM. Live forever is nothing like MBM. Gas panic is nothing like TIOBI. If by similar you mean they mostly use the pentatonic then obviously that's pretty inarguable.

  • @dorkbrandon4422
    @dorkbrandon4422 Жыл бұрын

    Even some comments on his vid were saying ' James Hargreaves already did this years ago '

  • @vincetucci455
    @vincetucci455 Жыл бұрын

    Please do blur next thank you

  • @Aspen_Chap
    @Aspen_Chap10 ай бұрын

    thank noel for the 2016 rethink of d’you know what i mean

  • @tallowmangaa7884
    @tallowmangaa7884 Жыл бұрын

    Does he not use a capo on do you know want I mean?

  • @Morthwyl
    @Morthwyl Жыл бұрын

    In my official song book from the 90s - Don't look back in anger 'secret' chord is an A flat dim chord

  • @ianblackmore-allen163
    @ianblackmore-allen163 Жыл бұрын

    Cheeky bastard hahahah!!! I thought that when his video came up in my feed, I was like, hmmm pretty sure our James has covered that already 🤣

  • @digitalfreedomambition8443
    @digitalfreedomambition8443 Жыл бұрын

    Hi James, (sorry, in my first message I have used the name 'Jim'. I do apologise.) Hope you are doing well! I would really like to thank you for your videos (especially "Slight Return"). Brilliant stuff. I know this is a bit 'off topic' but would you please consider transcribing "Hey Now!", given that all the videos on YT are not very good or don't have a tab to play along with? That would be very appreciated. Thanks and Kind Regards Marco