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@jbkb1rtb

5 жыл бұрын

Martin Miller any chance you will put all these on an album?

@JEDSaje15

5 жыл бұрын

Amazing cover as always! What would you call the runs you two are doing back and forth at the end?

@djameloveskyFILMS

5 жыл бұрын

I wish I can help but in our country it's not possible to pay with a credit card : (

@christiancatedral1141

5 жыл бұрын

Martin Miller I don’t mind ads at all Man. Videos like this should be monetized by you guys. I’m still studying and can’t produce any money yet. Great playing by the way and thank you for sharing this.

@christianwheeler8386

5 жыл бұрын

Slightly Dizzy covers will get flagged and demonetized by KZread automatically, it’s not up to them.

This drummer probably came from another planet. Excellent playing.

@nowaydice

4 жыл бұрын

Same goes for every guy in this group!

@richschermerhorn3360

4 жыл бұрын

Agreed! Excellent Backbeat.

@JonnySublime

4 жыл бұрын

I don't know man he's amazing and I love these guys but the hi hat isn't doing it for me. The swing is all wrong. Withers puts on a master class on this track.

@ercumentkocer4733

4 жыл бұрын

Drummer is actually doing all the wrong things for a drummer playing with Josh Smith (excellent phrasing guitarist). He rushes, he drags, etc..

@gartist

4 жыл бұрын

I'm a drummer and I think the drummer here is intrusive. Amazing guitar playing though.

Josh Smith's playing is just so underrated. I mean the guy is world class good. Such a dynamic guitarist

@brotendo

5 жыл бұрын

He's not underrated. Everyone who has ever heard him rates him VERY highly. He's incredibly respected.

@xylonguitars

5 жыл бұрын

@@brotendo ECHO this!!! Ian was perhaps offering the simple realisation that Josh should really be known as one of the greatest out there!!!

@PaulMatthewMusic1

5 жыл бұрын

By who? Dude is a monster! Well that still maybe under rating him lol

@natfingerboard

5 жыл бұрын

@@xylonguitars his time will come, he has been growing a lot lately, I've been seeing him pop up everywhere since last year.

@seansrecords

5 жыл бұрын

Nathan Carrille I've been saying this for a few years ... trouble is blues and roots music is never gonna be big time . There's a few guys who need to be bigger though like Josh and Eric Gales, Matt scofield etc. Anyone who loves blues and guitar knows them though

7:25 drummer making his own delay with hi hat. He's a 10/10 in every song/medley and extremly taste

@patricklabelle2911

3 жыл бұрын

yeah, real nice

@luisgerardo5368

3 жыл бұрын

Confirmo

@paulinhoespindola8959

2 жыл бұрын

yes, very nice, wondefull

@pleinclosens8304

Жыл бұрын

yeah i heard that

Josh smith is criminally underrated and unknown, unreal guitarist!

Josh and Martin's dual lead at the end was brilliant.

@gregdennis5107

3 жыл бұрын

@josh grant The whole ending is Dire Skynard. Ear candy at it's finest for guitar players. Pure heaven!

@carlboswell986

3 жыл бұрын

@@gregdennis5107 oh yeah! Absolutely!

@ToddSauve

3 жыл бұрын

@@gregdennis5107 I was just thinking that! I was 20 years old in 1978 when both Dire Straits and Skynyrd were on every jukebox in the world and these two guys playing like this is just pure joy to me! Today they call it "shredding" but back in the 1970-80s it was just a person who really knew how to play lead guitar. Man do I ever miss real rock and roll, when rap was to knock on a door--and nothing else!

That's what happens when everyone in the band is a killer musician.

@torbjrnlund903

4 жыл бұрын

They are indeed an awesome bunch.

@beats2workto

3 жыл бұрын

You get the sultans of swing.

@marc-antoinejean6428

3 жыл бұрын

Awesome musicians butchering a classic...

@khuongtran2097

3 жыл бұрын

@@marc-antoinejean6428 lol please elaborate

@c72367

3 жыл бұрын

@@marc-antoinejean6428 it takes skill and vision to make your own version. Anybody with decent chops can make an exact copy.

This is the Big Boys playground , absolute pinnacle of musicianship ,all blending seamlessly into a masterpiece of precision , passion , and damn good fun!

The original is an iconic milestone. But this version got its own unique dynamic. Absolutely stunning... Great jamming!

@joaojmdornelles9271

Жыл бұрын

I couldnt put in better words than you my friend.

@jodecaesteker

9 ай бұрын

Exactly. This proves how good the original actually is: when good musicians with great taste make their instrument/voice sing and groove while covering it.

8:27 the keyboardists face sums up this experience for me. So good!

When you see a Martin Miller video you first give like and then whatch

@kumbaytone

5 жыл бұрын

same here!

@rickpalechuk4411

5 жыл бұрын

Yup

@joshmuz9018

5 жыл бұрын

He sounds good, but that’s the most punchable face I’ve almost ever seen.

@samyard

5 жыл бұрын

Mach ich auch; so do I

@joshmuz9018

5 жыл бұрын

riffififi 😂🤣🤣

Every musician in that room is amazing.

The best Sultans of swing cover i’ve ever heard on youtube. Extraordinary. Keep playing.

Josh’s solo.....frickin epic.....rewind.

@alexwbakker

4 жыл бұрын

Just the tone at the entrance, right? I just sounds perfectly confident.

@richardharris207

3 жыл бұрын

Just sublime!

@davidhinson5467

3 жыл бұрын

What was the name on his guitar? Looked like a Fender Tele but the headstock had "Chopin" on it?

@BenScott777

3 жыл бұрын

@@davidhinson5467 The Brand is Chapin. It was was custom made for Josh by Bill Chapin.

@davidhinson5467

3 жыл бұрын

@@BenScott777 k. Thanks for the info.

Josh and Martin compliment each other brilliantly. That being said, Josh is absolutely owning this. I hope that guitar is over 18, Respect to everyone on that stage.

Man that epic Guitar solo battle. The Drummer is a god, so much groove Energy. Love it

I've been listening to Dire Straits & Mark Knopfler for over 25 years now, and Sultans of Swing is probably the song I will never get tired of listening even after a million times. This cover is amazing, and I heard a lot of them, but I've never heard anything like this. The foundation and structure of Sultans of Swing are there, but they managed to completely re-invent it, adding their style and feeling, without denaturing it. The solos are incredibly creative but above all, perfectly executed. Josh & Martin have merged their style into something unique. Hats on to the bass, keyboards and drums players, they all nailed it as well, amazing. Thank you guys, you really made someone happy today. Now, I will be listening this in loop for a day or two :)

@mulusmonteclaro198

3 жыл бұрын

Try the REO Brothers cover of this song and you will be amazed

@saucesacla

3 жыл бұрын

@@mulusmonteclaro198 I know REO brothers cover, it's a very good technical reproduction of the original (they are mostly known for their very sound accurate covers of the Beatles). But for me it's still a "mundane" cover, originality-wise. There are thousands of SoS covers on YT and internet, not many of them can pretend to re-invent the original song by bringing something new. Miller/Smith cover is one of the few to achieve that

@saucesacla

3 жыл бұрын

@@mulusmonteclaro198 Here is another mind-blowing example of SoS re-interpretation: kzread.info/dash/bejne/d3p4qNKMacLAh7w.html

NO ONE IS COMMENTING ON THAT PERFECT SNARE DRUM SOUND OH MY GARSHHH!!!!

@FernandoPedrosaLopes

5 жыл бұрын

Spot on

@gideonjohnston7650

4 жыл бұрын

BadTanLines not to mention this drummer has some INSANE sense of pocket and shred, knows when it’s too much and when to just lay back

@georgekreiner9601

4 жыл бұрын

This drummer is badass!!

@ben3000

4 жыл бұрын

Who knew Marcus Mumford was this good at drumming??

@cobrastriesand7693

4 жыл бұрын

I dont know that much about music but I love how often the top comments are "show some love for this totally obscure and minor part of the production" and I'm like "oh yeah I guess you're right"

I love Josh's smile at 8:25. You can tell he was having a blast, and he sounded so darn good, as did Martin!

I liked the smile on the bass players face when Josh was playing his solo. Two incredible guitar players. I couldn't hear a bum note. A roomful of awesomeness. Giants of the music world (all of them).

This has to be one of the all-time best covers in music history. Im dead serious. You guys actually improved on such an already amazing song! Im blown away.

@DRTOLLZ

Жыл бұрын

IKR! Insane!

@the_lizardface

Жыл бұрын

give The Main Squeeze a try. makes these guys look like a bar band...

@finkelmann

Жыл бұрын

@@the_lizardface I've listened to them a bit. Not bad at all! Thanks for the tip. They've got Impressive vocals, but I wouldn't say the drumming/guitar beats this clip (definitely not at a "bar band" level :) )

@dimitrisblatsios4706

4 ай бұрын

You are kiddin’, right?

Josh’s solo is unbelievable, I mean Jesus h Christ on a bike the man is unreal...💪💪💪😍 Nicely done. Enjoyed your version of a great song.

@cbeserra

4 жыл бұрын

于涛 he quoted some parts of Mark Knopfler’s live versions of the solo, which is super cool.

@suprchickn7745

4 жыл бұрын

"Judas Priest on a pony! “

@nayannbg6314

4 жыл бұрын

于涛 so you watch Maxim bady also😂

@javonwalker9367

3 жыл бұрын

Super nasty

Miller is obviously an amazing player, but I just love Josh’s overall tone and style here a lot better. He really rips. Wish more people knew about him

@Jack_95

3 жыл бұрын

Couldn’t agree more. Martin is a beast, but if it’s a battle of feel and tone then Josh wins hands down.

@norhishamkamaruzzaman7143

3 жыл бұрын

I found miller’s tone wanting..

@fuzzyloomchannel

3 жыл бұрын

As stated, I could dream of playing like Miller... But there's just something about Smith's tone. Miller sounds almost like he's playing through an amp sim. The tone is too scooped.

@Jorge_K

2 жыл бұрын

They both absolutely shred. I just didn't like the amount of distortion (I'm not familiar with the names, but I'm quite sure it's him) Miller was using. His tone didn't really blend in very well with the other musicians in my honest opinion. But jaw dropping performance from every single musician here!

@kevinb9050

2 жыл бұрын

Is Martin’s high performance Ibanez guitar the wrong tool for sounding soulful on a song like this?

Ive never heard dire straits played better by anyone other than them. This is special

I never, never comment but OMG.. WOW… i hope Mark Knopfler has listened to this and if he did, two things should’ve happened, tears of joy in his eyes and a phone call to arrange a session with you guys…

Josh Smith absolutely killed it on this! Amazing in every aspect.

Literal goosebumps as soon as i saw this title pop up in my notifications

Dudes, I gotta say, I'm so glad one of your videos popped up in my suggestions, I have not once been disappointed by any of them. Every one has been recorded well and always gets me cranking the volume. Excellent and very talented bunch, thanks so much for feeling the songs and conveying " your" own personal touches yet staying within the framework of the song. Best to you all, be well and prosperous. I mean that.

Maybe the greatest cover of any song, ever. Truly unbelievably good. Huge fan of everything you have put on KZread, but this is next level good. Wow.

This is the first time I've ever hear Josh Smith play. Holy cow!! That boy's got more chops than a street full of butcher shops.

@bluestweaks77

3 жыл бұрын

His peers/usual jamming partners are Eric Gales, Matt Schofield, Kirk Fletcher, Greg Koch, Joe Bonamassa, Artur Menezes, Ariel Posen - AKA the real cats. kzread.info/dash/bejne/eKh62MmEgbnJh7g.html kzread.info/dash/bejne/ZmeOm9aFkpfcadY.html kzread.info/dash/bejne/apOAtcOHmbacZNo.html

A collection of these performances would be a fantastic album download, I love the sound of the room so much.

When genius and empathy come together, musicians like you emerge ... wow, what good musicians you are !!!!

That's got to be the best version of that song I have ever seen and heard , absolutely stunning , especially Josh and Martin the way they both nailed those solos.

Fantastic! Two world-class guitarists playing a classic song with a superb bassist, drummer, and keyboard player respectively.

Just goes to show that the best musicians out there aren't always super famous

Não me canso de assistir e ouvir esses caras. Mandam bem de mais, todos!

Almost for 3 years I have been listening to this cover...never gets old...filled with crazy solos...just amazing 🤯 i love dire straits but I listen to this version a lot❤❤ legendary players🙌

I don't get the dislikes.. This is fabulous. I like Joshes singing, his brilliant soulful playing and the way he uses the rotary effect in this song. And Martin adds his superb jazz-fusion style, which makes it more interestering than just copying the original. And let's be honest: the drummer, bassplayer and keyboardplayer are fantastic too. Keep those covers coming guys!

@OlegKirsanov

3 жыл бұрын

To be honest Josh's singing is far beyond his guitar playing. Thus the first part of the song was a bit boring. But the solos part is outstanding. I understand why some people disliked.

@stroopwafel6141

3 жыл бұрын

@@OlegKirsanov I agree to disagree. I'm following Josh for a longer time and do not only judge him on this vid. I know what he's capable of.

This build ups really nicely! At first, I was a bit like meh... but then holy moly. Josh Smith's tone 👌

@JonnySublime

4 жыл бұрын

I love a good cover but this is the first time these guys didn't do it for me.

@yargnad

4 жыл бұрын

@@JonnySublime Exactly my thought. It doesn't have the right swing. Drums are all wrong. Too tight.

@JonnySublime

4 жыл бұрын

yarg nad agreed, no swing, rockin the hi hat all wrong

Leaves me speechless. This band takes the original tracks to next level (with full respect to the original artists' genius of course).

I can watch this video a hundred times and I find another reason to love how each and everyone there uses their craft and gifts! Excellent job!

Jesus wept. If that didn't get you playing air guitar, banging out the odd double bass drum and generally losing yourself in that you need to get help. Awesome. Stunning. Simply stunning.

Sitting here in Japan soaking my feet in an Onsen drinking whiskey and then Martin does that. If I died now it wouldn’t be a bad way to go. Amazing work Martin, Josh and crew. 👍👍🎸🥃👍👍🇯🇵

This is still one of the best guitar duos this channel has produced. Josh is such a killer. Such different styles just wailing. Love it and I am so happy Josh got his sig model but man I miss this original black tele

Everyone in this band is such class player. Perfect example of when four top notch musicians meet, the music exceeds the sum of all its parts.

First time ever that I see a Sultans of Swing version that can change the song and the solo but keep the same energy, the same feeling, being fun, catchy, and perfect in every aspect. BRAVO!

just discovered the Martin Miller Sessions, EPIC

@owenayre8797

3 жыл бұрын

Same....pretty excellent

@morrischau

3 жыл бұрын

U are in a right place they are awesome

My goodness ❣️. Complexity in perfect harmony. What a performance. You guys enjoyed playing we enjoyed listening. Thank you.

Martin, I love to watch you play and jam with other guests, but when I saw that you had Josh Smith in the house, I knew this was one to watch over and over! Both of you are masters of your crafts and together, well, that was more than a huge fan could ask for. Thank you!

I really appreciate that they respect the heritage of Mark and they kept the most recognisable licks in their solos.

Sultans of fusion 😭😭😭😭

I really hope 1.5 million people have viewed this beauty but it also might be a hand full of guys like myself who watch it over and over and over ;D

Absolutely astounding. I love the amazing improvisation plus ability for you all to feel each other and defer to each other. The tone of the solos is other worldly! Thanks so much. Loving it from down under.

This is just insane! I've been listening to Dire Straits for such a long time and can sing every note of the solo's in this song. I always loved the Alchemy version because it just took the song even further. But this version is just out of this world. Thank you Martin and Josh on killing it on the guitars. And also the drummer just makes this song even better than i'm used to! Great musicians and great feel and love for the craft that is music!!

By 3mins in I was grinning ear to ear - WOW! Once Josh gets to play he knocks it outa the park and brings out even more from Martin... Magic, nice one guys. Best cover I've heard of that song by far!

I'm discovering Josh Smith. Perfect performance, unique taste, flawless playing. 15000/10.

The drummer has style even in the opening count.

This is the video that introduced me to Martin Miller and the band. It’s such a tasteful cover of a real classic. Every part is true to the original but with clever twists, which results in one of the best modern interpretations I have encountered. Martin’s solo from 3:30 to 4:50 is amazing...every chromatic run is perfect...every tone and intonation is spot on...fantastic! Excellent music makes me laugh out of joy and this one keeps me smiling. I’ve listened to it about 50x and will continue to come back to it. It’s the best cover of Dire Straits on the planet.

Whoever mixed this deserves a medal

@007ridgely

3 жыл бұрын

That would be Martin Miller

@sheldonmontgomery9767

3 жыл бұрын

I don't like the sound at all

@souryadeeplikesyoutube8028

3 жыл бұрын

@@sheldonmontgomery9767 then get your sorry ass outa here instead of complaining.

@TheRiotfuel

3 жыл бұрын

Just posted a similar statement to the deep purple video. The sound quality is outstanding 😊

@davidduffin1580

2 жыл бұрын

@@sheldonmontgomery9767 Agree. Its awful

cara eu vou falar uma coisa... EU AMO VOCÊS! vocês são DEMAIS!!!

Two lead guitars in Sultans of Swing couldn't ever be done by Dire Straits. And this actually worked!!! Well done guys, I've never heard it done so well!

Mark Knopfler made me want to play guitar. You obviously all have so much fun playing this. Great job from all involved.

I've probably watched this 75 times over the last year. I enjoy it more and more every time. Just fantastic! Thank you!

THIS IS JUST EPIC PLAYING SKILLS! THAT SOLO OF THE SINGER IS INCREDIBLE!!! AND THE COLLABORATION OF HIM AND MARTIN IN THE END JUST FINISHED THE SOND WITH A GRAND FINALE... AWESOME JOB YOU ALL

It’s funny, but all the absolutely stunning technical brilliance on display here just makes me appreciate the understated, musically-sensitive lines played by Mark Knopfler even more. The song is king, after all. This isn’t meant to be disparaging, it’s truly impressive-like when you see someone juggling fire on a unicycle and think “that must have taken hours of practice a day for _years.”_

The bass and drums is killing it as always! Best rhythm section on KZread for sure.

@pierreschnehage8152

4 жыл бұрын

Yes! Bar the Aristocrats.

@luiscofreavila

4 жыл бұрын

the drummer it's perfect... like a metronome =)

@bend1951

3 жыл бұрын

I am left-handed and always enjoy watching a lefty drummer, because I used to play when I was much younger.

@arnaudmarytoulet4864

3 жыл бұрын

Le batteur est très très fort. Il en fait juste un peu trop . Perso j adore mais on l entend trop...

This is the second time I must comment on this video: This is such an incredible performance. The guitars are superb. I literally can't stop watching it. I'm certain you made Knofler very proud. Incredible performance, incredible sound. Rock on y'all!

As many times as I come back to hear this over and over, I wish I could keep on hitting that thumbs up every time...

stumbled upon this video . the best sultan of swing i've heard so far. the drummer is awesome and both the guitar players are incredible with their solo. love it

Martin Miller is one hell of a player, but when Josh's solo came in I got goosebumps. It's more my style and maybe that's why I liked it soooo much! Great cover, gents!

@Rustam_D

Жыл бұрын

Hi is epic ) They knew he will kill it so they invited him

@burakgencer65

Жыл бұрын

cant agree with you more

@Rustam_D

Жыл бұрын

@@burakgencer65 Turk?)

@burakgencer65

Жыл бұрын

@@Rustam_D big time

Simply ‘off the scale’....some great guitar playing and a rock solid band! Well done guys! 👍👍👍

I forgot how great this was. The re-view was even better.

Jeez that was great. Josh killed it. It's not easy to take those solo sections and make them your own while still paying homage to the original. This song on Alchemy is one of my favorite live performances ever.

Josh’s solo is unbelievable, I mean Jesus h Christ on a bike the man is unreal...💪💪💪😍

Amazing performance! I can listen and watch it all day long. Both guitars are incredible, the entire cover is fantastic, the sound is just perfect. Wonderful wonderful rendition.

Wow! This is the best rendition of this song. Mark Knofler is amazing and you guys are absolutely amazing!!

Much love to Martin Miller and his amazing band for putting together these huge covers and bringing such interesting musicians to play with them, its something else And since ive seen so many people talk about Josh, i just wanted to give my wows to Martin, cuz omg those licks, the man doesnt quite know how many licks from these videos i (and a lot of people im sure) have stolen from him. From the harmonic minor stuff, to the beautiful melodic ideas, to the fast licks (man slow down, some of us cant run that fast ;-;) and also something that is normal to maybe go unnoticed but his comping in the whole song and joshs solo is amazing, the dude can do anything, amazing amazing amazing The only thing i havent seen people point in Josh's playing that id like to mention is his ability to create tension with very few notes and his ability to hear the band and really glue to them, especially on his solo Much love to everyone, this comes 3 years late but i hope you guys keep on making us feel blessed to hear such amazing musicians play!

Always perfect. Keep on the amazing job guys - thanks!

Josh, you are amazing! Great tone and timing!! And the band is also very wonderfull!

Fantastic performance! ... and the dialogue between the two guitars at the and is amazing. Friendly regards from Bulgaria and Black Sea!!!

Incredible, as usual. As a Mark Knopfler fan, i must recognize that sometimes is very nice to see Dire Straits songs taken on another way.

At first i thought this was just a mere C because sultans of swing is uncoverable because it's just so extraordinarily good but holy shit this turned into a A+ not gonna lie

Joshs sound speaks to me... Damn... An authentic electric guitar sound with that spring reverb. great!

I don’t think music gets better. This is it. The very top.

What about a Dire Straits medley? :)

@MrKimi994

5 жыл бұрын

Yes!

@j-monk3063

5 жыл бұрын

This Needs More likes!!

@leandroltavares

5 жыл бұрын

Would it be awesome?

@yuanl2717

4 жыл бұрын

LET IT HAPPEN!

@Adetv1616

4 жыл бұрын

Totally agree...yeh would like to see these guys do a long medley like the queen and genesis....and how about that forgotten DS track industrial disease?

All you guys are doin a great job! But one special mention to the drummer, awesome man!!!!

Probably my favourite of yours. I come back to this one over and over again. Thank you so much for this.

Who the F are the 1400 or so people who have nothing better to do that give a thumb down to such a high level of musicianship??

Holy crap u both just blew my mind my god seriously the last five minutes of song I couldn’t stop smiling seriously just brightened my day amazing truly amazing

7:33 TASTY. Josh is a killer player.

absolute masterpiece. i'm so impressed with this. such a lovely take on an already guitar-heavy jam. WELL DONE!

That final double guitar solo was basically unreal...

Phenomenal. Mindblowing guitar work from both of you.

Oh man! This is just smokin'! Thank you for making and sharing.

I haven't heard anything like this! All of them are perfect!

Mind boggling! What an amazing cover! The tones, the mix, the arrangement! Fabulous job man! Loved it!

2nd best you've done imo, but nothing beats your Toto cover!

@rickpalechuk4411

5 жыл бұрын

The Deep Purple for me :)

@juanpablofernandez6703

5 жыл бұрын

little wing's cover!

@metalboy7861

5 жыл бұрын

What nahh! The Isn't she lovely cover!

@solomonepule2633

5 жыл бұрын

Pink Floyd for me for ever!!!

@williep3426

4 жыл бұрын

I didn't see anything bad of this Martin Miller session band. All their covers are great. Love watching those guys and the great guests they often have! Compliments and regards from Holland!

A brilliant take on Sultans of Swing, top notch!

what did i just watch? 😱😱😱 You guys improvised so much and it's by far the best cover I've heard 🙏

I haven't known who is Josh Smith. Now I know. The final solo was amazing. Congratulations to all of you guys!