Gotta respect that Rick took the time to tune down his 12-string to C# for a 5 second lick of I Stay Away. 🙌🏼🤘🏼

@jjhlew

Жыл бұрын

Considering the number of guitars Rick has, I wouldn't be surprised if he already had a 12-string tuned to C#.

@rogerpbsmusic

10 ай бұрын

Beautiful song. One of my favs from AIC

The consensus is in, the internet clearly identifies 'The Rain Song' as the top missing tune

That 12 string acoustic of "I Stay Away" was just beautiful

@hasslerj11

3 жыл бұрын

What’s the tuning for this one?

@hhasslinger9601

3 жыл бұрын

@@hasslerj11 Drop C#

@jonsummers7580

2 жыл бұрын

Totes it’s brilliant. Would love to see Rick do more of it.

@mikeprival2651

2 жыл бұрын

@ghost mall Yeah man! as soon as he started playin it, i'm like....hell yeah!!! frickin cantrell man. goin to see him soon

@Cammi-Cat-XIII

2 жыл бұрын

@@hhasslinger9601 drop Db. If the guitar is turned to an Eb, then the drop note would be Db, not C#. Because you don’t mix sharps and flats in a key signature.

You forgot Nick Drake, the king of alternate tunings. He used so many unique tunings that some of them are still somewhat unknown. His most commonly used tuning on his Pink Moon (1972) album was CGCFCE

@patrickbaustian4455

2 жыл бұрын

👍for the Nick Drake name drop

@chowpuppy4537

2 жыл бұрын

@ghost mall I have to reluctantly agree with you. Personally, I had never heard of him until I saw the Volkswagen commercial featuring Pink Moon, and then I immediately fell in love with the music and the back story.

@Syfoll

2 жыл бұрын

Hell yes

@TomKimmelTamir

2 жыл бұрын

👌👌👌

@eamonrussell6890

2 жыл бұрын

One of the greatest songwriters of all time. Sadly never recognised in his lifetime.

Chris Cornell was such an underrated guitarist. His chord ideas were really cool and unorthodox, and not to mention he was a very solid rhythm player as well.

@shikhindahikar8488

3 жыл бұрын

Do you think he knew music theory and what he was exactly doing? Just curious.

@EB-bl6cc

3 жыл бұрын

Euphoria Morning had so many brilliant ideas, none of his other solo albums quite hit that mark consistently (great songs here and there) but Euphoria I even put above his work w/ Soundgarden, Audioslave, TotD etc.

@JustRockMySoul

3 жыл бұрын

Until now I thought, he only sang, like in Audioslave. But this progression was so fantastic... Seems to me his approach was rather intuitive than actually based on music theory. In either case, respect.

@michaelnorris5838

3 жыл бұрын

@@shikhindahikar8488 I don't know I always wondered, I remember vaguely one his acoustic songs he mentioned he was just learning the guitar when he was writing it, I wish I could remember the story now I remember it surprised me given he seemed to have a rare mastery of the instrument. When I really pay attention to his music, both singing and guitar, it always amazes me how skilled he was, and how effortless it seemed to be for him. Good bless his soul. I'm always thankful for the gifts he gave us through Chris, and i think he's the only celebrity that I will never get used to the fact he's gone. I regularly tear up watching him play and listening to him sing. No one sings like you anymore.

@1mlb704

3 жыл бұрын

Totally agree

In a month or so... WHAT MAKES THIS SONG GREAT: THE RAIN SONG

@normanperkel139

3 жыл бұрын

Seriously.... I hear the two words "alternate tuning" and the "Rain Song" is the first song that comes to mind above all.

@Constriktor

3 жыл бұрын

@@normanperkel139 Me too

@pink16420

3 жыл бұрын

HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAH FINGERS CROSSED

@mrt3811

3 жыл бұрын

Totally agree, also beautifully captures the felling

@zeppelinn

3 жыл бұрын

@@normanperkel139 EXACTLY!

Love that he recognizes the power and greatness of Soundgarden and Chris Cornell. RIP Chris. You are missed.

@ROccam-fp9jx

2 жыл бұрын

Watch him sing Beyond the Wheel live at their Nude Dragons gig on YT. You will laugh in amazement and maybe cry a little.

@xTK421x

Жыл бұрын

YESSSSSS. I LOVE SG and grabbed the Martin as soon as he played BHS I would be remis if I did not mention to you(just incase) Nora Jones in concert covering BHS 4 days after his passing, AND HProfits of Rage feat Serg Tankain and his AMAZING vibrato cover like a stone

Chris Cornell was a hard loss. His voice and his playing were both legends.

@elusive_mg

2 жыл бұрын

YES!

@nickmcnellis3937

Жыл бұрын

Of all the greats we lost over the last 10 years Cornell and Tom Petty were devastating.

@gabrielpaiva9070

Жыл бұрын

@@nickmcnellis3937 Although he wasn't a guitarist, Chester Bennington's loss was a hard hit too.

@samuelmartin8650

Жыл бұрын

@@nickmcnellis3937 what about Eddie van Halen and Jeff Beck

Always think of The Rain Song by Led Zeppelin.

@MattH-wg7ou

3 жыл бұрын

What a beautiful beautiful song!

@PRS9091

3 жыл бұрын

Criminal that the rain song didn't make the list

@keithhill7656

3 жыл бұрын

That has an unusual alt tuning: D-G-C-G-C-D. Once you're tuned to that, it is fairly easy to play and sounds great.

@joeongie

3 жыл бұрын

That's the one.

@JungleScene

3 жыл бұрын

such an underrated song

Alternative tunings practically unlock an entire new level of songwriting. There is an endless amount of tunings, making them so worthwhile!

@bordershader

3 жыл бұрын

I am irrationally very grateful someone knows the difference between 'alternate' and 'alternative' and used the correct one but torn as I'm not a fan of being critical of others' use of language when at the end of the day I know what's meant 🤔🥴

Chris Cornell’s ‘Seasons’ is one of my faves. Of all time.

@MozTheBoz

3 жыл бұрын

Yeh I would've chosen that or The Day I tried To Live. Black Hole Sun is just drop D

@JendaHrbac

3 жыл бұрын

Many Soundgarden songs have a great alt tuning but Burden uses it to the fullest in my opinion.

@rll1971

3 жыл бұрын

Absofrigginlutly!

@cascadienne634

3 жыл бұрын

Same. Never loses its impact

@leeboulineau8100

3 жыл бұрын

@@MozTheBoz I'm a fan of "Head Down"..............unusual tuning there!

So basically what you're saying is Joni Mitchell created Drop C tuning and subsequently created the genre of Metalcore.

@ianshaw1486

3 жыл бұрын

He said nothing of the kind. He said it was one of the best alternate tuning songs (in his opinion) and that she used that tuning. He said nothing about her being the originator.

@jimberjamber8540

3 жыл бұрын

@@ianshaw1486 I know dude I’m joking lol

@StefanMedici

3 жыл бұрын

I know you guys think you're joking, but ask a few of those guys who their influences were and I guarantee Joni's name comes up a lot. MJK mentions her a hell of a lot as an influence.

@sconnieboy1348

3 жыл бұрын

Haha yep, and KoRn and Slipnot perfected it. Or just did it pretty well.

@triad5766

3 жыл бұрын

@@sconnieboy1348 - pretty sure slipknot played/play in drop b most of the time

It's so incredible that almost every rock list can be filled with Zeppelin songs.

@RafaelMesBal

3 жыл бұрын

Always wonder what would come out in the 80s, while robert and jpj were more inclined to pop along with the hard rock rock of jimmy and bonzo, they seemed to be maturing a lot

@giacomomartelli5771

3 жыл бұрын

That's the reason why they are the best band ever.

@CoffeeRising

3 жыл бұрын

@@RafaelMesBal I read somewhere that Page stated the next album to come was gonna be worked on by himself and Bonham, wanting to do an album similar to “Led Zeppelin II.” If only we would have gotten to hear that album. I can only imagine it’s power with Zep’s new mature sound

@RafaelMesBal

3 жыл бұрын

@@CoffeeRising yeah cause ITTOD was done majorly by jpj and robert, i really like it, but if jimmy weren’t so bad in heroin I think i would be a little different

@HipsterDoofus100

3 жыл бұрын

@@RafaelMesBal that album blows

The Rain Song should be on this list, I seriously thought that would be number one

My favorite is "That's the Way" by Led Zeppelin. It uses a G tuning.

Rick, Thank you for all your work in sharing these. Your heartfelt enthusiasm for all the guitarists shines through. Always brings me a smile. Best to you!

Gimme Shelter Beato: Here’s the theory Richards: I woke up one morning and the riff was on me tape recorder

@rex8958

3 жыл бұрын

I always get a laugh when people talk theory about some of these old rock songs, Joe Walsh said on Life's Been Good he just threw stuff together that sounded, tons of different keys

@SlyHikari03

3 жыл бұрын

Same. How songs should be written, by jamming.

@HipsterDoofus100

3 жыл бұрын

That was “satisfaction”

@damienmaccearnaigh7958

3 жыл бұрын

You don't need a smart brain if you've got smart ears.

@rex8958

3 жыл бұрын

@@damienmaccearnaigh7958 and that has been proven countless times, some of the biggest hits are just people fooling around on guitar or in jam sessions

“Seasons” by Chris Cornell is one of the best alternate tuning songs ever IMHO.

@procraft

3 жыл бұрын

I think he barely made a song in standard tuning.

@Irishmule169

3 жыл бұрын

Agreed.. Chris wrote that tune off the cuff too.. amazing talent

@jaredjamesimages

3 жыл бұрын

I love that song so much

@KrushKrills

3 жыл бұрын

thats definitely cornells best solo song by far, singles soundtrack had a lot of good tunes

@michaelnorris5838

3 жыл бұрын

@@RicardoAldana1988 so drop d 432? He didn't say the tuning for it in the video, I had always thought out was drop d

Everyone in Soundgarden is an absolute genius, how did they come up with such great music?! 🖤🤘🏽

@bmblbyfanfix5930

2 жыл бұрын

I guess they outshined everyone else! 🤣

@ROccam-fp9jx

2 жыл бұрын

They broke the rusty cage of standard chords

@bezerk3405

Жыл бұрын

Soundgarden can too man they have the weirdest tunings

Three of the most iconic Grunge bands on the Honorable mentions? Wow! Glad they still made that list!

According to my guitar teacher i always play in some alternate tuning.

Dire Straits - Romeo and Juliet Open G (D-G-D-G-B-D) with Capo on 3

@pigeonoverlord9433

3 жыл бұрын

I was JUST about the comment this yes I second that

@phenom0990

3 жыл бұрын

You can also play it at standard tuning

@alejandropessini4097

3 жыл бұрын

Yesss, and also In the Heartland, by Knopfler, wich is in the same tuning, very fun to play :D

@trevrawlings9020

3 жыл бұрын

100%

Soundgarden's "Mind Riot" uses the "E" tuning: E E E E E E

So glad I found your channel. Been a guitarist for years, but hadn't played for about 10 years, until recently again. Your knowledge of music and ability on the guitar...for lack of a better term...ROCKS! Keep up the good work man!

Love that Zep makes the list, but Rain Song is a must-have on this list IMO

Oh the smile that popped on my face as soon as I heard you playing "I stay away" by Alice in Chains...

@robertsgarlata4085

3 жыл бұрын

Same. Great tune!

@exactlywhatisaid

3 жыл бұрын

genius underrated song

@tfranzini

3 жыл бұрын

Same! Such a great song from a great band

@ZakAmbrose

3 жыл бұрын

LOVE that track!

@owenphillips6421

3 жыл бұрын

I love that their songs do that to me. Depressing for the most part but inspiring and honest, too.

Nailed that play through of I Stay Away, awesome stuff Rick! Great list.

I appreciate the way you carefully choose the correct instruments and effects to do each song right Rick 💖

“RAIN SONG” from Zeppelin would be on my list.

Imo The Rain Song shouldve been number 1. Also from Led Zep!

Suite: Judy Blue Eyes is one of my favorite all time songs. The harmonies are absolutely stunning.

@blbtube

Жыл бұрын

Funny this is Rick's 1st mention of CSN...hello?

@rogerpbsmusic

10 ай бұрын

Agreed ✌️

Rick - every time I watch one of your videos you open my eyes to something new - thank you so much

Rick Beato owes us a “what makes this song great” for the rain song. I was shocked when it wasn’t on his top 20 ballad songs of all time and I’m even more shocked it’s not on this list. One of pages and zeppelins most creative songs and off of their most inventive album. The version live in 73 is something I’ll never forget hearing for the first time. The sound he gets is so haunting yet so magical. Nothing like it.

@Spectre-wd9dl

3 жыл бұрын

Zep is hard because they take down a slot of vids of their stuff. He made a ramble on vid awhile back so maybe he can get them to do another song.

@erikbarrett85

3 жыл бұрын

When I saw The Song Remains The Same for the first time I was permanently moved. Up there w my LotR, Dark Side of the Rainbow, and Live at Pompeii experiences

@justinshuttleworth6319

3 жыл бұрын

Agreed it would be awesome to hear a breakdown of the rain song

@jorgemendoza325

3 жыл бұрын

I think exactly like you about the list with the ballads and this one. On the album is amazing as a composition but not too difficult to play, but the live version you are talking about has this explosion of energy at the end... I got the tab for the live version, we got a video on youtube with an amazin cover of the song... but I have never been able to play it properly without overthinking and get the feeling. Someday!!!

@jorgemendoza325

3 жыл бұрын

@@jblglw is standard tuning

That’s the way: Zeppelin

@trevormachadomusic4827

3 жыл бұрын

my guy! I was about to comment this! along with bron-y-aur

@BrunoPereira-cb9gg

3 жыл бұрын

If I had to put 2 songs from the same band in the video, I would definitily choose That's The Way and The Rain Song!!!

@user-qi6se3vy1w

3 жыл бұрын

Sooooo underrateeddddd

@danielcarmichael8961

3 жыл бұрын

@@trevormachadomusic4827 Bron-y-aur gives me goosebumps just typing about it!

@juliusmillermusic

3 жыл бұрын

This is the way

You played "She Talks to Angels" so beautifully here. I've always loved that song.

You could easily fill the whole list with Soundgarden songs, but Mind Riot is another great one for this list.

@ROccam-fp9jx

2 жыл бұрын

Had that one on the brain lately!

The Rain Song - Zeppelin Fearless - Pink Floyd.

@bryancoffey3842

3 жыл бұрын

Yes, Fearless!!!!!

@renehettinga6610

3 жыл бұрын

I learned the rainsong years ago but fearless i always did in standard tuning.. Gotto revisit that one and see.

@mr.beaverchair3622

3 жыл бұрын

"Fearless" is awesome, but "Poles Apart" takes the cakes for me as far as Pink Floyd is concerned.

@cortmiller

3 жыл бұрын

My two favorite alternate tunes songs right there man. Also my favorite to play!

@duanehealing5965

3 жыл бұрын

When I was first learning guitar I would play Fearless in open E, which made it so dead simple even I could render a recognizable version.

I first read the title as "Top 10 alternate tunings of all time" and got hyped for a list of 10 Joni Mitchell songs

@NicolaLarosa

3 жыл бұрын

This. "I wonder which 10 Joni Mitchell songs he chose..." :-)

@brendonmurley8276

3 жыл бұрын

Spot on, Millicent - couldn’t agree more!

What a great list. Thank you for recognizing Soundgarden. I know not everybody’s cup of tea, but I love their music and think they are very underrated.

Half the joy of watching these videos, is seeing, and hearing, alle the different guitars that Rick brings out.

@grantbentley4177

3 жыл бұрын

Yes, the Martin HD-28 is the axe I play.

Led Zeppelin: “The rain song”, “Black mountainside”, “Nobody’s fault but mine”. Soundgarden: Spoonman.

@coldwar45

3 жыл бұрын

Spoonman is in Drop D, it was in his Drop D video.

@gerryboyd178

3 жыл бұрын

Black Mountainside was nicked from Black Waterside by Bert Jansch. Same with the apparent 'Zeppelin' song White Summer which was lifted from a thing done by a guy call Davey Graham (Graham was already using DADGAD tunings)

@michaelnorris5838

3 жыл бұрын

Spoon man and outshined but their both drop d so they're not qualified

@timjonesguitar

3 жыл бұрын

Nobody's Fault but mine, alternate tuning?

@nosferatu6633

3 жыл бұрын

@@timjonesguitar no

Man, Rick is the positivity and love that the world needs more of right now. I am NEVER disappointed in any of the content. Much love!

@jetydosa1

3 жыл бұрын

It's not just Rick that's positive. This is one of the few comment sections where everyone is respectful and enjoying the music

@dougrobinson8602

3 жыл бұрын

@@jetydosa1 Correct you are, Gary! I've commented on that several times here. Easily the most positive comments on any channel I'm subscribed to. Even mildly acerbic comments stick out like a sore thumb. Even with a well deserved near two million subs, Rick still takes the time to check out what we have to say. amazing!

@1mlb704

3 жыл бұрын

@@jetydosa1 great point. The comment sections on Rick's videos are the best I've seen of any music related channel or page

I just wanna say how much I appreciate the time that went into retuning all your guitars to make this 14 minute video.

The Goo Goo Dolls and Johnny Rzeznik are yes, underrated. His tunings were great. And maybe not typically beautiful, his unique voice allows you to pick out any song he sings in.

I'm honestly surprised that nothing from Sonic Youth was in here, that band has some of the weirdest tunings I've ever seen and it still baffles me how they achieve them

@lawnshark025

3 жыл бұрын

Sonic Youth is "the" alternate tuning band. Thurston and Lee are so creative. Unwound have some great tunings as well

@andrewpappas9311

3 жыл бұрын

@@lawnshark025 Yeah, their tunings are definitely cool

@DonnyZofChaos

3 жыл бұрын

I was expecting them on here 100% to the point I thought Teenage Riot would be #1

@philipkeogh

3 жыл бұрын

Would love to see Rick do a whole video on Sonic Youth

@randoshus3762

3 жыл бұрын

I think at the end it baffled them, too.

Imagine my shock and dismay at not finding "The Rain Song" on this list. What's going on?

So awesome 👏 I have always loved alternate tunings. Big Joni fan. Never realized so many iconic 90’s rock sounds were due to alt tunings!

Rick, you are a phenomally gifted artist, I loved all of your alternate tuning examples, but "I Stay Away"", was absolutely perfect!. I would give anything to jam that song with you! I love the fact you play guitar, the correct way.

Not to mention that there is a whole school of Irish / Celtic songs that use alternate tunings like DADGAD. They are amazingly beautiful.

Maybe he's saving The Rain Song for number 1 on the "Top 10 Songs that criminally never feature on any Beato Top Song lists, for reasons unknown."

@kennethchartrand4251

3 жыл бұрын

Man that's a good one.... love it. Rick really should do it.

Fricken great list Rick!

Great video! I’ve been getting into open tunings and this helped a lot. So thank you.

I’d like to vote for The Rain Song by Led Zeppelin. One of my favorites!

Led Zeppelin: Rain song / Bron-Y-Aur Stomp Radiohead: Jig Saw Falling Into Place/ Reckoner Nick Drake: Cello Song / Pink Moon

@zepmelon

3 жыл бұрын

Or Bron-Y-Aur off of Physical Graffiti

@guncreep9905

3 жыл бұрын

Bron y'r aur !!!

@DMSProduktions

3 жыл бұрын

@@zepmelon Off.

Bruce Cockburn uses some amazing tunings and his one man show using delay pedals and loopers is crazy good. A genius lyrically and musically

@pjfee

2 жыл бұрын

He is probably not mainstream enough for this list, but he is a great talent. I really enjoy his Speechless album where you can hear his virtuosity on the acoustic guitar.

@Kenneth_Mac_Pherson

Жыл бұрын

"If I had a rocket launcher ... some son of a bi*ch would die ..."

@blbtube

Жыл бұрын

Bruce Cockburn!!! Incredible guitarist!!!

Rick, I've just recently discovered your videos and god damn you are humble, cheerful and can also hold your own when it comes to playing the guitar. Much love from Melbourne, Australia.

“Cinnamon Girl” needs to be mentioned!

I know there’s not a lot of love for post-punk and proto-grunge on this channel but Sonic Youth’s ‘Teenage Riot’ is really one of the best uses of alternate tunings by the best band that uses them!

I love you Rick! Thank you for you and your teams efforts

Beautiful playing Rick.

0:38 she talks to angels - the black crowes (E B E G# B E) 1:55 iris - the goo goo dolls (B D D D D D) 2:52 burden in my hand - soundgarden (C G C G G E) 4:07 gimmie shelter - the rolling stones (E B E G# B E) 5:33 suite: judy blue eyes - crosby, stills & nash (E E E E B E) 6:31 the chain - fleetwood mac (D A D G B D) 7:31 black hole sun - soundgarden (D G C F A D) 7:56 amelia - joni mitchell (C G C E G C) 9:03 unchained - van halen (Db Ab Db Gb Bb Eb) 10:03 heart shaped box - nirvana (Db Ab Db Gb Bb Eb) 10:22 daughter - pearl jam (D G D G B D) 10:36 i stay away - alice in chains (Db Ab Db Gb Bb Eb) 11:01 kashmir - led zeppelin (D A D G A D)

@DinizFreddie

3 жыл бұрын

Up

@schminker0278

3 жыл бұрын

That Black Hols Sun tuning correct?

@Griffa00

3 жыл бұрын

@@schminker0278 Since he didn't show the tuning in the video I searched it up and took the tuning from the most popular tab, and it checks out with what he's actually playing so it should be correct! :)

@gratao25

3 жыл бұрын

@@schminker0278 I believe it's Drop C#

@neo778

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the list to jump into the songs!

I was expecting to see Joni Mitchell's "Hejira" on this list. Bizarre tuning, fantastic tune.

As a big Goo Goo Dolls fan I'll just say: Almost any of their alternate tuning songs. Specifically "Name" is a fantastic number not only to listen to, but to play. SO much fun. OR Black Balloon.

@denniscermak447

2 жыл бұрын

I completely agree. It’s one of my favorites to play as well. As is black balloon. One needs many guitars for all of their open tuned songs!!

@FlyingV555

2 жыл бұрын

Or Sympathy. I agree they have a lot of great songs with alternate tunings. Even ones where they only tune one string weird.

@sergio28665

2 жыл бұрын

I agree bro. always wanted to start a tribute band here in France

Excellent video, you rock Rick!

It always pissed me off cause when I tried to learn songs by ear, years ago, I couldn’t figure out why I couldn’t match tones and chords

@Jukkala

3 жыл бұрын

I tried to play Stones songs in standard tuning for years. Obviously, this was before the internet.

@justin070809

3 жыл бұрын

@@Jukkala yep the internet changed everything for guitarists

@stevedennis6044

2 жыл бұрын

Yep me too! Struggled for years to play bronyaur then found the correct tuning🙄🙄🙄🙄🧐

Played in DADGAD tuning, which Page had previously used on the Yardbirds' “White Summer” and Led Zeppelin's “Black Mountain Side,” “Kashmir”

@JulioLeonFandinho

3 жыл бұрын

you mean Bert Jansch and Davey Graham

@zosomoso

3 жыл бұрын

@@JulioLeonFandinho neither of which belong to Bert or Graham. They are traditional tunes that are hundreds of years old.

@picax8398

3 жыл бұрын

Black mountain side is an awesome song

@jimmycampbell78

3 жыл бұрын

Neither Bert nor Davey ‘invented’ DADGAD. It originated in traditional Celtic folk music.

@ostrichman

3 жыл бұрын

Er....Davey Graham did invent DADGAD though.

Man your really on point with your picks personally seasons is one if not my favorite open F5 tuning.

Elliott Smith had some great open c songs, ballad of big nothing and speed trials are great examples

When I think of alternative tunings, I always think of Genesis's stuff. Tony Banks and Mike Rutherford seemed to use different 12-string tunings everytime they used them, personal favs being "The Musical Box" and "The Cinema Show"

@boblob2003

3 жыл бұрын

So different that Rutherford said in an interview that he couldn't remember them when it came time to do the reuion tour!

@Syfoll

2 жыл бұрын

Funny you mention Tony, instead of Steve, or Ant

@ROccam-fp9jx

2 жыл бұрын

They even took the strings out of octave with each other somewhere!

@Syfoll

2 жыл бұрын

@@ROccam-fp9jx On the Cinema Show and the Musical Box

Rick it had to be hard to leave “Seasons” from Cornell off the list. Number one IMO

@chopper4484

3 жыл бұрын

Agree Chris Cornell's finest song. Heard him play it twice live on his solo tours amazing.

@ThorstenKBlock

3 жыл бұрын

I agree. Such a beautiful Song. And he played it on his Channel.

@saidoterodiseno

3 жыл бұрын

I knew that song because of the movie Man of Steel and I just had to look for it as soon as I left the theater, it's amazing

@randoshus3762

3 жыл бұрын

Main reason to have the Singles soundtrack.

@chopper4484

3 жыл бұрын

@@randoshus3762 Favourite soundtrack by a very long way. The Poncier songs + Touch Me I'm Dick means it's worth getting the extended version.

Throughout this whole list I was thinking about Pearl Jam's daughter so I'm glad it got an honourable mention. A great song in open E is The Headmaster Ritual by The Smiths, really great guitar work. Also, in open d half step down, Over Now by Alice In Chains. And one more I would say is The End by The Doors in double drop d. Great list, love the soundgarden choices

Kashmir. You’re spot on! Love the Danelectro and the vid. Thank you!

Zeppelin - Rain song and Bron yr Aur stomp Stones - Moonlight mile Floyd - Fearless

@blankcanvasmusic1179

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah bro fearless and rain song definitely should’ve been on here

Sonic Youth's entire discography, except for the debut EP, is in alternate tunings.

@grandudetonesnob7107

3 жыл бұрын

Unmade beds is one of my faves!.. especially when Lee's tech hands him the guitar in the correct tuning!

@asharpbflat7179

3 жыл бұрын

Exactly. Those lush, rich chords are everything. Second to none, Sonic Youth is a fucking genre. I'd suggest for Rick to do a whole episode on them, because he's firm in music theory, and that would be very very interesting too. For songs like Theresa's Sound World. Or what's happening in these really dark and eery, often violent, often dreamy, raw songs from their earlier records? I'm thinking Beauty lies in the eye, brother James, or later, joined by Jim O'Rourke for NYC Ghosts, which is literally "sonically" a masterpiece. And how they've translated their experimental uniqueness later on to pretty much straight forward rock (Jams Run Free, Unmade Bed, Sunday). And what made their composing so magical combined with lyrics, especially on their commercial breakthrough albums from Sister untill Washing Machine (Schizophrenia, Mote, Becuz). And everything they did for Karen. I know they can be stressful to listen too. But you'll be rewarded and pleased and surprised as well. So c'mon Rick, if you've read this far into the comments 😃 - Do a small Sonic Youth studies for us 😅🙏 I bet nobody's done it before. (As always: Sorry, my english isn't very good, hope it all makes sense.)

@asharpbflat7179

3 жыл бұрын

@@grandudetonesnob7107 Thanx for the reply, I had to edit my initial comment, but on my phone's browser I could only do so by deleting it and re-post it. Yes, unmade bed is brilliant! :)

@grandudetonesnob7107

3 жыл бұрын

@@asharpbflat7179 your taste in music, as well as your command of english, is quite satisfactory!

@asharpbflat7179

3 жыл бұрын

@@grandudetonesnob7107 thanx bud :-D

Great job with this vid Rick! I really appreciate your immense knowledge and experience in the rock world! Peace from FL!

Great list! Loved it.

Joni Mitchell is the reigning monarch of alternate tunings. What she did for "Turn Me On, I'm a Radio" is just gorgeous.

@jivanbansi9640

3 жыл бұрын

Big Yellow Taxi, Both Sides Now.

@isomeme

3 жыл бұрын

It's hard to find one of her songs that's *not* in an alternate tuning. In an interview, she laughingly referred to "Joni's weird chords".

@mightyV444

3 жыл бұрын

I would've been mightily disappointed had she not been in Mr B's list! 🙂

If the Rain Song isn't on this I'm going to cry. Edit: I am currently crying.

@AaronB99999

3 жыл бұрын

I was going to write that exact thing.

@pawnhearts8785

3 жыл бұрын

I’ll give you some tissues

@russellnotestine6436

3 жыл бұрын

Kashmir as well (DADGAD)

@Billy_Buono

3 жыл бұрын

@@pawnhearts8785 Thank you 😭

@anthonyfelker1712

3 жыл бұрын

I thought ‘The Rain Song,’ would be on here. Most definitely!

Your acoustic sounds so good man.

Excellent list! I was pleased to see "Suite: Judy Blue Eyes" included, as it's a song my buddies and I played constantly in the early Seventies. We used more of a standard E tuning, but it still worked well. I completely agree with your reference to Joni Mitchell as the Mother of Open Tunings. I was just listening to "Circle Game" about an hour ago, and it definitely sounds like it was done with open tuning. I'm honestly not sure if "Little Martha" and "Embryonic Journey" were done in opening tuning, but they sure sound like they might have been. By the way, when I did solo acoustic gigs in coffeehouses, I did my own kick-ass open tuning rendition of "Norwegian Wood."

Headmaster Ritual by The Smiths is what got into open tunings. Love Johnny Marr's chord progressions

@benday1218

3 жыл бұрын

thanks man, I hoped someone would say that one, a lot of fun to play, just feels right.

@aarongonter5782

2 жыл бұрын

Was looking for this comment! Learned this song during the Lockdown by watching a video Johnny Marr posted. Such a great song and really cool chords.

I Stay Away! So glad it was mentioned, even if not on the list. Such an amazing and underrated guitar part. I often put that track on and let that beginning 20 second 12 string lick play and then start it over and listen to it a few more times.

@scumbucket555

3 жыл бұрын

As soon as rick played that part the 3rd time around I instantly went "YEAHH HEYAYEAH"

Wow Rick!! Barr none: I've watched literally dozens , dozens of your video's. This my friend is my absolute favorite. I'm now convinced after 30yrs of playing by ear to finally learn/cop theroy. This was your 1st shut up and play LOL I've seen. Please make more of this type. I now know there are 100's of these alternate tuned songs many of us stubborn people play or try to in conventional tuning. I'm amazed!! Truelly. Ty you SIR. 😆 P.S. Black Mountainside.

Rick, I have not watched all your vids, but this one is the best, and because its so good I will no doubt watch some more or all of them, very teaching, thank you.

Rain Song :(. Kashmir is so good and powerfull, but Rain Song is one of the most beautiful songs ever

The problem with this video is that the top ten alternate guitar tuning songs are in fact *all* by Joni Mitchell!

@flyingp830

3 жыл бұрын

Apparently David Crosby used to pick up Joni's guitar, strum it and say, "An alien's been playing this!"

@PJErvin

3 жыл бұрын

Not sure why I read Joni Mitchell and thought Joan Osborne.

@byronofcalgary6985

3 жыл бұрын

yup Joni had Polio which affected her ability to form chords .... so she changed tunings to suit her challenges She was one of the first to embrace the Synthaxe because you could dial up tunings...

@sunlion8866

3 жыл бұрын

Thought for sure when I heard Rick mention Joni Mitchell, it would be ''Big Yellow Taxi''

@neilhoggard1

3 жыл бұрын

@@sunlion8866 I thought it would be "Both Sides Now", but then I remembered @Rick did a WMTSG episode featuring "Amelia", so it made sense in a way

It's is such an amazing sounding song. Never grow tired of hearing it

Thank you Rick. Finally I understood why those guys use so much different guitars in one show.

"Friends" by Led Zeppelin uses C A C G C E.

@tkokesh

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah, Zeppelin used this C6 tuning on several songs, including “Bron-Yr-Aur” on Physical Graffiti.

@EasyBreather000

3 жыл бұрын

Hi David, 'Friends' tuning is : CGCGCE open Cmajor. Bron-Y-Aur is CACGCE C6 or even A minor (-) 7

@Fartman71

3 жыл бұрын

@@EasyBreather000 The source I first found showed the CACGCE tuning, and on further looking, others show the same. However, others also show the open C tuning you mention.

When I saw alternate tuning I thought "If he includes Joni Mitchel he is the man". You are indeed the man.

@Watchdogger

3 жыл бұрын

@@j_freed Ha. No, just that when I think of alternate tunings I think of Mitchell's Coyote as being one of the first ones I had heard.

@CarolMatzPiano

3 жыл бұрын

@@j_freed LOL 2 of the best shows (period) that I've ever been to were Ani in 1999 and 2000 when she had that full band with Steely-Dan like horn lines. Then she got annoying. Or, went back to being annoying? Incredible talent!

@jeffkiefer6972

3 жыл бұрын

Joni and the replacements then he’s the man...Kidding he’s still the man!

So cool to see all the different tunings! Some I do use, however going to give a shot to the Joni Mitchell tunings. I have always loved the unique sound/phrasing in Joni Mitchell's many songs. 😎

Thankyou for showing us "She talks to angels" ... back in the day i spent a lot of time trying to figure it out in standard tuning and never got it quite right - with open tuning it's all 2-finger stuff!

I'm dissapointed you haven't included The Rain Song in the list.

@seanclarke6733

3 жыл бұрын

Reheheeaaally sad

@wakitakiwakitaki

3 жыл бұрын

He can’t play it.

@alexribeiro4934

3 жыл бұрын

My thoughts exactly! Still, loved the list

Love you Rick but no, "The Rain Song?" Not just an awe inspiring utilization of alternate tuning but, in this humble Zeppelin junky's opinion, the best song in their entire catalogue. Yes, these are bold claims but isn't that why an opinion is such a beautiful thing? Lol. Love your channel man. I've learned more about theory in the 6 months since I discovered it than the 30 years of playing prior to my discovery.

@leonardosmaniotto

3 жыл бұрын

The Rain Song is so beautiful! One of my favorite songs of all times! Melody and lyrics blended perfectly together.

@rubicon-oh9km

3 жыл бұрын

Rain Song top ten Zep for me but my top pick would have to probably be "That's The Way". Of course that could change tomorrow.:-)

Wonderful to see you using your Performance 3 capo in there Rick, thanks a million! Hope you like it, superb video :)

I love the sound of your Martin guitar!

Surely Bron-Yr-aur is worthy of being on the list. Fantastic song.

@soysaucehairdye7869

3 жыл бұрын

probably the song that got me into alt tunings and helped me discover Nick Drake.

@mitchellharris8909

3 жыл бұрын

Ooh, that's a good one.

@timharrington4470

3 жыл бұрын

CACGCE

Really surprised The Rain Song didn't make the list, or even an honorable mention!

beautiful list!

Mayonaise by Smashing Pumpkins is one of my favorites. The tuning is low to high E, Bb, Bb, Gb, Bb, D.