This Simple Riff Broke My Brain

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Some riffs just mess with your brain.
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0:00 Intro
0:31 The melody
1:33 Full Melody
2:04 Chords
2:35 Bass notes
3:12 Better bass notes!
3:34 New tuning
4:17 Transition chord
4:45 New tuning 2
5:33 ll bass notes
6:02 This broke our brain
6:46 We practiced
7:16 Why it's hard
7:41 Full riff (slow)
8:37 Full riff (fast)
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  • @neon5806
    @neon5806 Жыл бұрын

    aside from pauls incredible playing and explanations, the cinematography is phenomenal

  • @Eastkeats

    @Eastkeats

    Жыл бұрын

    Agreed

  • @jamespaddock736

    @jamespaddock736

    Жыл бұрын

    This is the gold standard of a KZread comment

  • @lawyerlawyer1215

    @lawyerlawyer1215

    Жыл бұрын

    Watching his videos feels like takin yourself 20 mins to make a cup of coffe with imported Colombian coffee , cinnamon, a touch of honey ,and some extra secret ingredient , on an expensive coffe machine , and some decoration with the cream. Yes it’s still coffee , but you are making drinking coffee a whole soothing and enjoyable experience. In simpler words , his videos are edited and presented on a very tasteful way

  • @drcockles

    @drcockles

    Жыл бұрын

    I use Paul’s voice to soothe my head as well as his playing

  • @smartphoneguitar6780

    @smartphoneguitar6780

    Жыл бұрын

    I was thinking exactly the same. Incredible, he's an artist.

  • @bramaerts
    @bramaerts Жыл бұрын

    This song really reminds me of American Football's first album. Very melancholic, very beautiful, makes you nostalgic for things you didn't even know you experienced.

  • @zxrudy

    @zxrudy

    Жыл бұрын

    you should listen to Owen, Mike Kinsella's side project

  • @adammillsmusic

    @adammillsmusic

    Жыл бұрын

    @@zxrudy It totally sounds like Owen / American Football, it's a lovely riff.

  • @GetH0NEY

    @GetH0NEY

    Жыл бұрын

    ​@@zxrudy I literally just commented how this sounds like Owen lol.

  • @AsafeRocha

    @AsafeRocha

    Жыл бұрын

    True!

  • @darknessparaiba

    @darknessparaiba

    Жыл бұрын

    Totally true, i thought the same!

  • @michaelmiller6709
    @michaelmiller6709 Жыл бұрын

    That chord really tied the room together, man.

  • @mikehomme

    @mikehomme

    Жыл бұрын

    Yeah? Well, you know, that's just like uh, your opinion, man.

  • @scampydog2318

    @scampydog2318

    Жыл бұрын

    This isn't 'Namm Smokey, there are rules

  • @BoojayDeeth

    @BoojayDeeth

    Жыл бұрын

    I like your style dude.

  • @Rainyman63

    @Rainyman63

    Жыл бұрын

    Are these your guitar tabs, Larry?

  • @scampydog2318

    @scampydog2318

    Жыл бұрын

    It's my homework!

  • @suyashamzare5440
    @suyashamzare5440 Жыл бұрын

    1:23 While trying out the last bar of the riff, I accidentally hit the 7th fret harmonic on the 3rd string, which is still a D note. I think it sounds even more ethereal if you let it ring out!

  • @joshanderson546
    @joshanderson546 Жыл бұрын

    This is the video style I’ve been waiting for from you since your last chord progression videos. Just awesome stuff that excites me

  • @francispopham7105
    @francispopham7105 Жыл бұрын

    It sounds beautifully optimistic and melancholic at the same time. Such a fantastic riff. Well done!

  • @podcastnusakan
    @podcastnusakan Жыл бұрын

    The riff is shining in all its splendor at 2:04. Those simple chords really makes it stand out. Love it!

  • @thestradiosmiles

    @thestradiosmiles

    Жыл бұрын

    Yeah and honestly the cadence going up to the C major instead of to the relative A minor sounds beautiful to me and then they never did it that way again.

  • @hoodwiser7652

    @hoodwiser7652

    Жыл бұрын

    This was the gold right here, actually sounded like a complete song. The rest is nice, technically complex, but the simple riff with the chords on the other guitar shone beautifully, I would’ve made an entire song around that alone.

  • @danielzalewski2393
    @danielzalewski2393 Жыл бұрын

    Your channel is one of the best chord/riffs analyses I ever heard...Simple,very detailed and charming..Big thanks Paul.

  • @RollingsZepponi
    @RollingsZepponi Жыл бұрын

    such an amazing riff man, this stuff better keep coming!!!

  • @ty7639
    @ty7639 Жыл бұрын

    I’m in awe at the seeming simplicity yet complexity of the pattern, simply because of an off beat 😂. Crazy how little it takes to mess with the mind. Such a beautiful piece, Paul. This and your under the bridge cover are just so amazing, pls keep videos like this coming 🙏🏼

  • @hmpsguitar
    @hmpsguitar Жыл бұрын

    Hearing this, there are no doubts the finished song will be absolutely beautiful. Great work!👏

  • @scottkidwellmusic9175
    @scottkidwellmusic9175 Жыл бұрын

    Looking forward to hearing the rest of the song. Good foundation with that riff. Thanks, Paul! 🙏🏻🤍💛

  • @bilbobobbytoucansam
    @bilbobobbytoucansam Жыл бұрын

    Can't wait to hear the full song. It's so so beautiful already

  • @nismo8319
    @nismo8319 Жыл бұрын

    That's absolutely incredible, so creative and innovative. Sounds amazing.

  • @robandangie7775
    @robandangie7775 Жыл бұрын

    That was really good. I enjoyed seeing how you worked through the challenge and produced something so inspiring. Thanks for sharing!

  • @mpsoldo1
    @mpsoldo13 ай бұрын

    You are amazing and inspiring! Thank you, Paul for making me smile more.

  • @nicholasmcneill169
    @nicholasmcneill169 Жыл бұрын

    Always love hearing you explain and break it down for everyone to understand!

  • @bcb218
    @bcb218 Жыл бұрын

    Just wanted to thank you for challenging me to get better at guitar. I spent like 10 years stagnant with my playing, then comes along your video about playing Never Go Back Again and I'm hooked on learning. Never finger picked before, now I can finally say I know how to fingerpick, and pretty well too...thanks to you. This is another great video/challenge that'll keep me busy for a good long while. Still hope to eventually finish learning to play (and sing) Never Go Back again. I'll get there...eventually. Thank you again good sir!

  • @natalievelasquez2664
    @natalievelasquez2664 Жыл бұрын

    Fantastic and beyond inspiring, Paul. You push me to become a better player every time I tune in. Thank you

  • @stevecrockett6619
    @stevecrockett6619 Жыл бұрын

    I enjoyed the rhythm, the musicality but what I enjoyed most was the unedited video of a great guitarist working on a complex passage and realizing that my practice sessions of playing the same measures over and over again is normal, albeit with much simpler musical ideas 😊 It's easy to feel like you're just spinning your wheels and never going to get a piece up to speed. But it just takes repetition, slow tempos and a training of the brain sometimes to get it in the fingers. Thank you, Paul, for showing us that glimpse into your process.

  • @biswasronit
    @biswasronit Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the beautiful experience, Paul!

  • @leftjedi
    @leftjedi Жыл бұрын

    Beautiful riff, I hope it grows into a full song!

  • @paulchavez3039
    @paulchavez3039 Жыл бұрын

    I just wanna say thank you, Paul. Your videos are so soothing and have helped me through some of the darkest times in my life, helping me pick up a guitar without pressure and just play. You're so encouraging and positive, informative and inspiring. You make me feel like I can do it. Your videos are enriching for the soul, and healing for the spirit. It's like water in a desert some times, and little tunes like this are the reason I picked up the guitar in the first place: so that I have something to meditate on while trying to move forward from grief. Thank you. 🖤

  • @bhavyabathla8929
    @bhavyabathla8929 Жыл бұрын

    It's everything Paul. It's from the cinematography to the concepts to the arrangements. But, above all is your involvement. It feels like I was there! The sound and it's presence. Just went from stressed to so much positive in only 10 mins. What you do is amazing man! Keep it going, ALWAYS.

  • @wiko211
    @wiko211 Жыл бұрын

    I love that you showed us the whole process of learning ! Some people forget how much effort needs to be put into practice before getting some sweet riff

  • @israelr6636
    @israelr6636 Жыл бұрын

    Wow, that riff is beautiful and so inspiring. I'm already excited to play through that melody and improvise on it.

  • @Rodrigo-ib4fj
    @Rodrigo-ib4fj Жыл бұрын

    Hey Paul! Just wanted to say that I love this series of you breaking down riffs and you should continue doing it

  • @andrewbennett5999
    @andrewbennett5999 Жыл бұрын

    Love this. Great to see how much effort you had to put in to practice this. I think it is easy to watch KZread and think that everything is played right first time

  • @dieselman7453

    @dieselman7453

    Жыл бұрын

    Yea but it’s not bro you and I know that 😂😂😂Brian Ireland 🇮🇪 take care

  • @TheLonelyCowboy1958
    @TheLonelyCowboy1958 Жыл бұрын

    Paul, this is a magnificent riff, it sounds so good.

  • @alexandraward1248
    @alexandraward1248 Жыл бұрын

    Hurray! Been looking forward to your latest upload. Brilliant! X

  • @stewartisan213
    @stewartisan213 Жыл бұрын

    Love this. These music writing vids are inspirational and fun to watch

  • @Rubrickety
    @Rubrickety Жыл бұрын

    I love this kind of fly-on-the-ear glimpse into the creative process.

  • @RobertLandrum13
    @RobertLandrum13 Жыл бұрын

    You never cease to amaze Paul. Great job.

  • @kevingalasinski7253
    @kevingalasinski7253 Жыл бұрын

    Very cool working on it. I broke it down in parts of 4 notes each including bass and learned the structure pretty fast. Now working on style. Thanks a lot Paul.

  • @alexschnellmanguitar
    @alexschnellmanguitar Жыл бұрын

    Your channel is literally ASMR for musicians/guitarists. Thank you for the great content, Paul. 💜

  • @Totem18
    @Totem18 Жыл бұрын

    This is a masterpiece, nice done!

  • @ChiefBangarang
    @ChiefBangarang Жыл бұрын

    You will forever be my favorite Brother!! Keep On!!

  • @sfngr2116
    @sfngr2116 Жыл бұрын

    beautiful riff... perfect as always, This is the specific style of Paul Davids 😍

  • @benh9350
    @benh9350 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much for sharing. You have a lovely day too!

  • @jeffsullivan4946
    @jeffsullivan4946 Жыл бұрын

    Always so passionate about music Paul's channel is a gift to us all

  • @UnderclassHero
    @UnderclassHero Жыл бұрын

    It does make my heart tremble, you really did put your soul into this

  • @auldgrey
    @auldgrey11 ай бұрын

    Beautiful, man- it's like you're starting from scratch all over again. As my mate used to say "it's good to get out of your comfort zone". Keep it comin'! Thanks.

  • @ElDami
    @ElDami Жыл бұрын

    A really beautiful riff, a great video. I hope another Acoustic Adventure could be possibly on it's way!

  • @tonyf9818
    @tonyf9818 Жыл бұрын

    This unlocked a core memory of the songs "Let Go" by Frou Frou and Noise Ratchet's "Away To The Heart". Great playing, Paul. Thanks for the video.

  • @joshuafreedman7703
    @joshuafreedman7703 Жыл бұрын

    God! That was beautiful to watch! What a beautiful vision of such a breathtaking sound!

  • @tylerrus300
    @tylerrus300 Жыл бұрын

    Can't wait for the finished song. I sounds amazing. Trying to learn this myself whooaaa boi it is challenging. it will be a cool picking pattern to expand on. Thanks Paul.

  • @madeline906
    @madeline906 Жыл бұрын

    This has been super enjoyable to listen to and watch... I love this kind of stuff. It's also a super fun thing to see, because I tend to do these polyrythmic, really different picking patterns with strange chords naturally for practice. So it's fun to see another have fun, beautifully creating, well... beautiful pieces. ❤

  • @itsayumeold
    @itsayumeold Жыл бұрын

    it sounds really cool the polyMETER makes it magical

  • @Theinfinitethought
    @Theinfinitethought Жыл бұрын

    Really inspiring to try this myself! A good challenge, and all the tabs and tips to learn it. Thanks man!

  • @Blender_and_Chirp
    @Blender_and_Chirp11 ай бұрын

    Wow, love the 5s. Excellent pattern.

  • @guarionex4672
    @guarionex46729 ай бұрын

    🔥❤️👏 it’s beautiful! 👑

  • @Rheaded
    @Rheaded Жыл бұрын

    Great riff paul loved it❤

  • @RC32Smiths01
    @RC32Smiths01 Жыл бұрын

    Who says that the easy riffs can't have a little bit of difficulty as well haha. I thoroughly enjoy that riff, and of course your smooth breakdown of everything factoring into its magic. Always a great and informative video, Paul.

  • @christopher-miles

    @christopher-miles

    Жыл бұрын

    this guy

  • @andytheaardvark1

    @andytheaardvark1

    Жыл бұрын

    ​@@christopher-miles I know, he's everywhere, right? But by that logic I'm also everywhere...

  • @christopher-miles

    @christopher-miles

    Жыл бұрын

    @@andytheaardvark1 this guy, too!

  • @andytheaardvark1

    @andytheaardvark1

    Жыл бұрын

    @@christopher-miles Wait, actually? I feel like I'm getting a reality check

  • @biggiesmalljaws
    @biggiesmalljaws Жыл бұрын

    Great demonstration on how tempo can make something that sounds great become magical

  • @corpusmind69
    @corpusmind69 Жыл бұрын

    Oh my ! this sounds so beautiful i agree !

  • @dondongo4036
    @dondongo4036 Жыл бұрын

    ❤❤❤ While listening to it, i can hear bass, violin, light drums..ensembles ..wow genius brains you all have Paul Davids...

  • @somwelll
    @somwelll Жыл бұрын

    last step - adding the 4ths - thats where the real challenge starts :) WOW, respect Mate!

  • @toffl766
    @toffl766 Жыл бұрын

    I just loved Paul getting exited over his own riff :)

  • @dalebrett7458
    @dalebrett7458 Жыл бұрын

    I like that you are willing to challenge yourself! Good job

  • @williamrodriguez5426
    @williamrodriguez5426 Жыл бұрын

    Very cool man! Thanks for the great content!!

  • @therealdoug1000
    @therealdoug1000 Жыл бұрын

    You are outstanding Paul.

  • @craiggiles8156
    @craiggiles8156 Жыл бұрын

    I have an Eastman, absolutely love it. Great riff.

  • @frankstahle9287

    @frankstahle9287

    Жыл бұрын

    Which Eastman is this ?

  • @MorenoMusical
    @MorenoMusical Жыл бұрын

    It's like a harmonic movement on the piano but arpeggiated on the guitar, excellent

  • @AndySlope
    @AndySlope Жыл бұрын

    Hey Paul it is SO cool to see you as a highly accomplished musician get so excited about a seemingly simple melody!👏😎. Keep up the inspirational work you are doing. Although I had been finger picking for 30 years, Your simple blues opened up Travis picking for me🙌👏🍾 Getting back to this melody This and so many other JM songs put into perspective what an incredibly talented composer and guitarist he is. His command of the instrument and of composition is incredible. He is not simply a pop/rock/blues star but a true musician in every sense. ( not to mention his lyrics and singing!)

  • @simplemusic67
    @simplemusic67 Жыл бұрын

    this is so beautiful! im gonna practice this when i get home

  • @DaveDickens
    @DaveDickens11 ай бұрын

    Beautiful! Cheers Dave

  • @chrisallen3140
    @chrisallen31406 ай бұрын

    Would love to see a finished version, magical riff ❤. Revisited this vid a few times

  • @the1khronohs40
    @the1khronohs40 Жыл бұрын

    Super awesome riff, dudes! 🤩👌 I really need to learn that soon.

  • @booth403
    @booth403 Жыл бұрын

    beautiful. That's really all that needs be said.

  • @heinzlentzen6129
    @heinzlentzen6129 Жыл бұрын

    Sounds beautiful

  • @K22channel
    @K22channel Жыл бұрын

    Humble and Cool as usual 👍

  • @valat14
    @valat14 Жыл бұрын

    This reminds me a lot of Timber Hearth, from the game Outter Wilds, where composer Andrew Prahlow also uses a funky custom tuning ; it's less mind boggling than your polyrhythm, but I think you'd like it :)

  • @hirisen

    @hirisen

    Жыл бұрын

    Outer Wilds spotted, like given. Have a good day.

  • @jamesfirkins5149

    @jamesfirkins5149

    Жыл бұрын

    I was thinking the same thing

  • @sickneman5235

    @sickneman5235

    Жыл бұрын

    My fellow Hearthians

  • @torchedkiwi1374

    @torchedkiwi1374

    Жыл бұрын

    I fell in love with this game. Bought it for €20 after looking for a chill game with nice relaxing art style. Boy did it take me by surprise. Id pay €100 just to be able to play it for the first time again

  • @valat14

    @valat14

    Жыл бұрын

    @@torchedkiwi1374 Who wouldn't ? *sigh*

  • @mikemiller4838
    @mikemiller4838 Жыл бұрын

    Sounds amazing

  • @AbComp870
    @AbComp870 Жыл бұрын

    Natural chorus at the end. Nice!

  • @vincentshapland7250
    @vincentshapland7250 Жыл бұрын

    Wow. So, so good. Well done!

  • @facaalvarez
    @facaalvarez Жыл бұрын

    legend... and in the end... both playing... awesome

  • @echsecutioner
    @echsecutioner Жыл бұрын

    Beautiful!

  • @jaredpotts6744
    @jaredpotts6744 Жыл бұрын

    Sounds awesome.

  • @soulSaysHi
    @soulSaysHi Жыл бұрын

    Nice job guys!

  • @c4n0vsk1
    @c4n0vsk1 Жыл бұрын

    It sounds AWESOME!

  • @rickfowler3710
    @rickfowler3710 Жыл бұрын

    Would sound amazing on a twelve string. Orchestra in the background. Pure Heaven

  • @timchalmers1700
    @timchalmers1700 Жыл бұрын

    Beautiful !!

  • @RenalDistress
    @RenalDistress Жыл бұрын

    Beautiful riff

  • @singingballer9082
    @singingballer9082 Жыл бұрын

    I need to hear a full version of this with lyrics and everything cause this is too pretty

  • @littlejimmycratner3762
    @littlejimmycratner3762 Жыл бұрын

    Brilliant 🎸🎶

  • @maccormac_
    @maccormac_ Жыл бұрын

    I'm a bassplayer but this had me pick up my guitar in no time! beautiful riff and playing it tickles my brain in the right way❤

  • @michalvanis5-csp-909
    @michalvanis5-csp-909 Жыл бұрын

    Already love it

  • @davemeshamsr6000
    @davemeshamsr6000 Жыл бұрын

    Very nicely done

  • @lohsolomon402
    @lohsolomon402 Жыл бұрын

    Paul, see patterns that no one noticed, great playing!

  • @andrewalexander4331
    @andrewalexander4331 Жыл бұрын

    Beautiful riff.

  • @beianbuyun6636
    @beianbuyun6636 Жыл бұрын

    that sounds amazing❤‍🔥

  • @reyals66
    @reyals66 Жыл бұрын

    Sounds beautiful Paul! This riff reminds me of 'Promise' by Ben Howard.

  • @toddhatfield5329
    @toddhatfield5329 Жыл бұрын

    So good dude

  • @matthewwheeler64
    @matthewwheeler64 Жыл бұрын

    I can't stop playing this now!

  • @ajhieb
    @ajhieb Жыл бұрын

    Amazing!

  • @Sweepdog700
    @Sweepdog700 Жыл бұрын

    Love this

  • @MotorcycleClinic_
    @MotorcycleClinic_ Жыл бұрын

    Love it!

  • @1loveMusic2003
    @1loveMusic2003 Жыл бұрын

    great riff man

  • @TheFeelButton
    @TheFeelButton Жыл бұрын

    Inspiring riffage Paul! Cheers!!

  • @EddiePayG
    @EddiePayG Жыл бұрын

    So beautiful, sounds like an old school ballad with the essence of all originality, beauty, juicy, crunchy. Simply delicious in every aspects. And such motivation on personal level. ❤❤

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