Why JEFF BECK is UNCOPYABLE

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In this episode I discuss the UNIQUE style of British guitar legend JEFF BECK.

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  • @Iggypres
    @Iggypres Жыл бұрын

    Jeff like Jimi wil always stay beyond imagination

  • @twodogs716

    @twodogs716

    Жыл бұрын

    I'm assuming, Hendrix. Or it could be Page. Either way, I'm fine with that!

  • @jamminjoy

    @jamminjoy

    Жыл бұрын

    Jimi. Yes?

  • @vizzini589

    @vizzini589

    Жыл бұрын

    SRV as well

  • @johnfarenden1080

    @johnfarenden1080

    Жыл бұрын

    YES, Beck and pagey

  • @guitarttimman

    @guitarttimman

    Жыл бұрын

    Yeah Jeff an Jimmy Page. I agree.

  • @FStoppers
    @FStoppers Жыл бұрын

    Here is the thing about Jeff Beck, not only is he 78 years old, well past what should be his prime, and part of the original guitar heroes from the 60s, but TODAY he is arguably the best version of himself. Take Clapton for instance. His playing is so cliché and pretty boring if you listen to him today (or 20 years ago). John Mayer can do a better Clapton at this point. Jimmy Page isn't even playing AFAIK. Jeff Beck is not only better than his contemporaries, but he's better and more innovative than other monster players today. Some people hate his techno stuff but in my opinion, Who Else, Jeff, and You Had It Coming are some of the best, most contemporary, interesting instrumental albums EVER. Loud Hailer is so badass too with the talent of Bones UK (just listen to Pull It or Scared for the Children). I appreciate Rick doing this video and showing how well Jeff can play, but the real story here is how his playing is still growing, evolving, and the styles he plays on each album are pretty wildly different. Very few guitar legends are able to prove that throughout their career. -Patrick

  • @fviannaval

    @fviannaval

    Жыл бұрын

    You pretty much summed my exact thoughts on Jeff Beck.

  • @MichaelColombo

    @MichaelColombo

    Жыл бұрын

    For sure. The funny thing is, out of all the lead players that came from that 60s electric blues era, Jeff is arguably the best (save maybe Hendrix) and least known at the same time.

  • @riggodrill

    @riggodrill

    Жыл бұрын

    Spot on comment. Constantly innovating and very inspirational to me as a musician.

  • @TheCraig031272

    @TheCraig031272

    Жыл бұрын

    great comment

  • @tylerboley1786

    @tylerboley1786

    Жыл бұрын

    Exactly, when Jeff comes up in conversation and people say they saw There and Back, or loved blow by blow, they have no idea who he is any more. I hope we have many more years of Jeff, even better is yet to come

  • @seanpgill
    @seanpgill10 ай бұрын

    Now that Jeff is gone, you should interview Tal Wilkenfeld as a tribute. I'd like to hear her take on playing with this legacy of a guitar player.

  • @jpkaneshida5075

    @jpkaneshida5075

    3 ай бұрын

    AND Vinnie

  • @yorec1.618

    @yorec1.618

    Ай бұрын

    Do it Rick !

  • @TheLemon333

    @TheLemon333

    Ай бұрын

    This!

  • @niklaswallin9478

    @niklaswallin9478

    Ай бұрын

    Yes!! She's awesome too...

  • @Nobodyimportant696

    @Nobodyimportant696

    Ай бұрын

    Of all of the people that played with Beck, that’s not what I would of picked. How about Max or Jan.

  • @pedrao147852369
    @pedrao14785236910 ай бұрын

    He didnt die. He returned to his planet. Much Respect!

  • @brucefraser2803

    @brucefraser2803

    27 күн бұрын

    lol

  • @notgadot

    @notgadot

    22 күн бұрын

    👍👏👏✔

  • @prattman69

    @prattman69

    10 күн бұрын

    I'll just comment so it stays at 69 likes

  • @cameronwilliams4101
    @cameronwilliams4101 Жыл бұрын

    B.B. King once said “I don’t have those notes on my guitar.”

  • @tdz69

    @tdz69

    Жыл бұрын

    Lol. That’s a hell of a nod to another player. Jeff, like BB, knew the power of space and breathing between the notes. A true master

  • @binghamguevara6814

    @binghamguevara6814

    Жыл бұрын

    @@tdz69 dude. I think You wrote this comment an hour before died. Worth pointing out.

  • @MichaelJeffrey

    @MichaelJeffrey

    Жыл бұрын

    BB King only used 3 notes.

  • @zackp3401

    @zackp3401

    Жыл бұрын

    ​​@@tdz69 RIP Jeff Beck. We lost another legend. Truely unique tone and way underrated. He and Mark Knopfler (also underrated) both sound like they're playing in reverse to me. It's all in the plucking.

  • @joeschmo7957

    @joeschmo7957

    Жыл бұрын

    @@MichaelJeffrey What more does he need?

  • @misterarthur
    @misterarthur Жыл бұрын

    I think one of the most impressive things Jeff Beck is that he has never stayed stuck. Too many of his contemporaries are still essentially playing what they did 40 years ago. Jeff keeps moving forward and trying new things. He's an inspiration.

  • @winchesternathan

    @winchesternathan

    Жыл бұрын

    For sure. Reminds of Dusty Hill (bassist of ZZ TOP) saying in an interview "You can either try new things, or your forever stuck playing "Shuffle in C"."

  • @lewissala8356

    @lewissala8356

    Жыл бұрын

    100% You nailed it!!

  • @erichanhauser3190

    @erichanhauser3190

    Жыл бұрын

    Yessir. Great comment. I think I saw Beck open for Santana. Amazing. Jeff was outstanding. Carlos was a lil boring. My friend fell asleep during Santana.

  • @josephmartino9483

    @josephmartino9483

    Жыл бұрын

    A lot of veteran musicians exclusively perform with other old veterans. This makes sense in that as we get older, we often value those who share memories and life experience. But Beck and David Bowie in particular figured out that new, often younger collaborator's can be a real jolt to creativity. It's not the only way to do it - getting musicians from different musical cultures comes to mind - but with them it worked.

  • @Guitarman2

    @Guitarman2

    Жыл бұрын

    I saw Jeff Beck and Stevie Ray Vaughn on the same bill. Sorry but there was no comparison. Jeff Beck makes you hang on every note he plays. It never gets old because he’s always improvising.

  • @adambishop5739
    @adambishop5739 Жыл бұрын

    Beautiful tribute to Jeff Beck here Rick. I know this was made while he was still alive but its really quite fitting now that he's gone. We will never see another guitarist like Jeff Beck, he was a one off, just like the great Jimi Hendrix. "Uncopyable" indeed!

  • @cherylfitch3183

    @cherylfitch3183

    4 ай бұрын

    No we won’t. When you’ve enjoyed the best, nobody else will satisfy……

  • @damohanson5393
    @damohanson5393 Жыл бұрын

    What a privilege to have experienced Jeff Beck . When Jimmie Page referring to Beck called all other guitar players “ mere mortals “ kinda says it all.

  • @mikedoyle5852

    @mikedoyle5852

    6 ай бұрын

    In the late 60’s even Jimi said Jeff Beck was the best! 😳 Says it all.

  • @tunnelportterror

    @tunnelportterror

    21 күн бұрын

    Jimmy included himself too, "rest of us mere mortals"

  • @markandersen793
    @markandersen793 Жыл бұрын

    What makes Jeff Beck uncopyable: his brain, his tone, his touch, it’s almost like the guitar is plugged into his soul.

  • @stevesither7270

    @stevesither7270

    Жыл бұрын

    Couldn't be explained better ....you nailed it.

  • @rickardselander5942

    @rickardselander5942

    Жыл бұрын

    It is...

  • @valdia1248

    @valdia1248

    Жыл бұрын

    What I love about Rick not only his knowledge and passion for music but just his ability to feel and express appreciation for the music and artists that have inspired me throughout my life. I love watching Rick analyze great music, seeing his reaction to passages that have always captured my wonder. I believe Eric Clapton said it best with regard to JB is that he doesn’t just play the guitar he pulls the music from the instrument.

  • @robertluck1325

    @robertluck1325

    Жыл бұрын

    Truly "Wired" .

  • @changchen09

    @changchen09

    Жыл бұрын

    Like Avatar's xahelu connection 🥲👌🏻 i always relate my instrument like that!

  • @robtebay1
    @robtebay19 ай бұрын

    Wonderful comments for an unbelievably-unique, gifted musician, now so sadly passed on. I never tire of his playing, particularly at Ronnie Scott's. Just sensational. I cried huge tears of sadness and respect for Jeff Beck when he died. Thank you so much for your respect and admiration in this video. And we haven't touched on the subject of hot rods!

  • @alanduncanson995
    @alanduncanson995 Жыл бұрын

    I was a singer in a band in the South of Scotland in the late 60s (The State Property) in the little town of Galashiels and we were booked to back The Jeff Beck Group in Selkirk Victoria hall in 1968 and the following night at Carlisle Corn Exchange. Oh my God!! Jeff Beck, Ron Wood, Aynsley Dunbar on drums and Rod Stewart on song !! What a ball we had!!!!!!

  • @Dianelee999
    @Dianelee999 Жыл бұрын

    I’m watching this again after Jeff’s sudden passing. A fine tribute to a uniquely gifted and generous musician who mentored the next generations of artists. Respect. Godspeed 🙏💜

  • @Becker333

    @Becker333

    Жыл бұрын

    Here again…precision beauty

  • @jonathonjubb6626

    @jonathonjubb6626

    Жыл бұрын

    You not the only one....

  • @RobotLegJim

    @RobotLegJim

    Жыл бұрын

    Came here to say exactly that, but you worded it better. 🙏

  • @michaelscott356

    @michaelscott356

    Жыл бұрын

    😭

  • @michaelscott356

    @michaelscott356

    Жыл бұрын

    One small correction... You misspelled "magician". 😔

  • @noizyme
    @noizyme Жыл бұрын

    RIP Jeff. His ability to sing through the instrument is unmatched. 💜

  • @ddempsey9642

    @ddempsey9642

    Жыл бұрын

    I've never felt guitar as an instrument of expression (like violin, cello, clarinet) so I've come here today just to find out what is so special about JB who's just passed. Now I understand...

  • @ddempsey9642

    @ddempsey9642

    11 ай бұрын

    @@BravisTickle855 I said 'felt', not 'considered'. My family were professional musicians including both a classical & modern guitar player. Admiring guitar as in 'Albatross' & Portuguese fado just didn't make me 'feel' guitar so emotionally. JB got through to me tho!

  • @robertgraham9217

    @robertgraham9217

    11 ай бұрын

    ​@@ddempsey9642 It is not a question of the instrument. It is a question of the player. I put Jeff Beck in the same class as Heifetz, and there are a lot of folks who would agree.

  • @robertgraham9217

    @robertgraham9217

    11 ай бұрын

    No offense.

  • @robertgraham9217

    @robertgraham9217

    11 ай бұрын

    I think I am paraphrasing, but I remember JMFB saying that the electric guitar is "your machine gun. It's your lullabye, isn't it? You pick it up, you plug it in, and you talk to people with it."

  • @auntyshakira747
    @auntyshakira74710 ай бұрын

    It is truly amazing that Jeff Beck was still performing Live right up to his untimely death. So glad you got to see him Live(for what you didn't realise would be the last time). Thank you for this video. Jeff's playing is haunting, its a heavenly experience.

  • @SteveHermeyer

    @SteveHermeyer

    26 күн бұрын

    Jeff Beck Live at Ronny Scott’s is a must own for every fan. It is a superb tour de force performance from such a gifted ensemble!

  • @Yardbird68
    @Yardbird688 ай бұрын

    Jeff is STILL my all-time favorite guitarist! And the first solo I ever learn was by Jeff when he was with my ALL-TIME favorite group, the Yardbirds. And the solo is from "Mr Your A Better Man Than I". Which personally I rank as one of my favorite solos and considering it was recorded in 1965, just shows how advanced Jeff was. To this day, I get goose pimps when I listen to it! Thank you Rick for sharing you LOVE and uncontrollable enthusiasm for Jeff!!

  • @AndrewDiedrich
    @AndrewDiedrich Жыл бұрын

    A reason I appreciate Rick is because he appreciates people before they're gone. He has so much respect for the artist and the art and is a gift to this community. Thank you for spotlighting his talent because it moved you.

  • @528Circle

    @528Circle

    Жыл бұрын

    This was a prophetic comment.

  • @videotrexx

    @videotrexx

    Жыл бұрын

    @@528Circle what was prophetic about the statement? Three days ago Jeff Beck had already been gone for two days.

  • @528Circle

    @528Circle

    Жыл бұрын

    @@videotrexx 🤦🏻‍♂️ because I didn’t read when it was posted.

  • @videotrexx

    @videotrexx

    Жыл бұрын

    @@528Circle yeah, that was pretty obvious to me.

  • @jeffreymorris6930

    @jeffreymorris6930

    Жыл бұрын

    Just barely. Long overdo video considering the artist's prominence.

  • @mikewhealan9774
    @mikewhealan9774 Жыл бұрын

    RIP to one of the original greatest guitarists EVER. Period. My brother and I saw him play an instrumental version of "A Day in the Life" at Clapton's CROSSROADS concert back in 2010 in Bridgeview, IL. It was a hot humid night. He poured a handful of talcum powder on his hands and just played thru his amp... no effects. His hands were all white and chalky. It was the one of the most sublime guitar performances I ever witnessed. Me and my brother just looked at each other speechless - I practically wept when it was over. I never wanted the song to end. I will never forget that.

  • @cwodragon

    @cwodragon

    Жыл бұрын

    I was at Crossroads 2010 also, Jeff Beck was amazing. He started playing right around sunset, the atmosphere and the music was magical.

  • @natalienatalia2596

    @natalienatalia2596

    Жыл бұрын

    wow/ i went to his concert in 1976 Masonic Temple /july3rd

  • @motorcaster57

    @motorcaster57

    Жыл бұрын

    I saw him play that in 2003 in Raleigh NC... It was surreal!!!!

  • @scottgoodenbaked7013

    @scottgoodenbaked7013

    Жыл бұрын

    Same thing happened to me

  • @crieverytim

    @crieverytim

    Жыл бұрын

    Wow i had no idea he passed. A legend

  • @denisehall2906
    @denisehall2906 Жыл бұрын

    Jeff made it look so easy to be flawless. His presence raised the level of guitar playing in our lifetime. He was the high bar. One of a kind. Thank You Jeff Beck!

  • @proyectophanus
    @proyectophanus Жыл бұрын

    This is The best tribute to Jeff Beck. RIP. Thank you Mr. Rick Beato

  • @jezzatakla

    @jezzatakla

    Жыл бұрын

    Well put Proyect!!

  • @drifterman319

    @drifterman319

    Жыл бұрын

    You're not gone Jeff. We're just waiting for that day where we never part ways again. People Get Ready with rod Stewart one of he best videos ever produced. (Way before the filthy degradation and leftist indoctrination that MTV and VH1 are now. )

  • @albertwong4516
    @albertwong451611 ай бұрын

    Rick, your sighs and Aaaahs when he hits emotional tones, remind me so much of my dad. 🥲Lost him last year. He would react EXACTLY the same way, and had the same sensitive reactions to beautiful music. LOL Brought a happy tear to my eye, together with the stunning music. This is an amazing analysis of a true genius. I also feel the almost classical thumb rest-stroke he uses in the RH, is at least partially responsible for the tonal phrasing, quality, sweetness and variety. The pick is an intermediary that ultimately breaks the direct connection between flesh and string, leading to louder more uniform playing vs the subtle entropy of tones available to the finger player. peace🙏

  • @musicaldiscovery1434
    @musicaldiscovery1434 Жыл бұрын

    I always feel bad for Jason Rebello whenever this "Live at Ronnie Scotts" album and video are discussed. He is the keyboard player at this gig, but almost never gets mentioned. You can imagine how good you must have to be to warrant sharing a stage with Jeff Beck, and to have him pick you for his band! Vinny and Tal are always mentioned, so I'm going to give Jason his due. Bravo to all of these amazing players.

  • @simes205

    @simes205

    Жыл бұрын

    Jason is great! Is this the same gig Clapton plays at? Allegedly Jimmy Page is also there

  • @musicaldiscovery1434

    @musicaldiscovery1434

    Жыл бұрын

    @@simes205 Yes, Clapton comes on near the end to play some blues with Jeff. I believe you are also correct about Jimmy Page being present. You see him sitting in the back and he often has a look of wonder on his face while witnessing some of the things Jeff is doing

  • @Bronco541

    @Bronco541

    Жыл бұрын

    You can see Robert Plant in the audience

  • @musicaldiscovery1434

    @musicaldiscovery1434

    Жыл бұрын

    @@Bronco541 I think he was just a "plant" in the audience

  • @BassistPaul

    @BassistPaul

    Жыл бұрын

    As it happens, I worked with Jason years ago as a session player. We all knew he was something special, and ridiculously gifted - so make no mistake, everyone who matters knows his worth!

  • @1959Berre
    @1959Berre Жыл бұрын

    Jeff Beck did not play the guitar, he WAS the guitar. RIP Jeff Beck, we miss you more than we can say. You will always remain a legend.

  • @vickimartinez598

    @vickimartinez598

    Жыл бұрын

    AMEN

  • @valerietomsic8454

    @valerietomsic8454

    Жыл бұрын

    I was so shocked that he passed....TRULY a distinctive and blue-sy guitar player for all times!

  • @t.e.1189

    @t.e.1189

    11 ай бұрын

    I didn't know he passed away. Haven't listened to him in years. Loved his truth album.

  • @GardenGuy1943

    @GardenGuy1943

    10 ай бұрын

    Did he die???

  • @t.e.1189

    @t.e.1189

    10 ай бұрын

    @@GardenGuy1943 Yes, from a bacterial meningitis infection on Jan 10th 2023. He was 78.

  • @gerardlohan7318
    @gerardlohan7318 Жыл бұрын

    Oh Rick, I’m so glad you made this video. Deeply saddened by Jeff passing away so young and so…crazily. He was definitely one of one. You wanted a story…I used to live in Kent when I was about 18 and there was a house I always fantasised I would buy when I became a famous guitarist. One day I was passing by and saw hot rods, sports cars and exotic folk and discovered later Jeff had bought it. I lived about 3 miles away and a few days later I heard what I assumed was Jeff starting up a hot rod! I figured there was a good chance he was going to my local pub as I could hear him heading my way and there was no other reason to be in the area. I ran down to the pub and stood in the driveway. He got closer and closer and sure enough turned up the driveway and ran right over my foot in his hot rod. I can’t describe the joy I felt. JEFF BECK RAN OVER MY FOOT! My life was complete! The man is total legend and for you to feel the same just adds more joy to all the pleasure I have had from seeing Jeff 4 times live over about 45 years and being mesmerised every time. Love your channel. Gerard

  • @RoyalServants70
    @RoyalServants70 Жыл бұрын

    This is by far the best descrption of Jeffs Playing I ever heard , but still you can't get it in words.Jeff is really one of one. We lost one of the greatest artists of present Rock & Popmusic and noone can ever replace him. How many people did realize that already? It will take years! Det aus Tübingen

  • @ecyfoto
    @ecyfoto Жыл бұрын

    Of all the guitar gods that came out of the 60s Jeff is the only one that is not only as good as he was back then but he kept evolving and is even better. One of one indeed.

  • @tracebivens6188

    @tracebivens6188

    Жыл бұрын

    Also John Fogerty! I saw him a few years ago and he clearly was paying attention in the 80s, his playing these days owes a lot to EVH

  • @davidyohalem629

    @davidyohalem629

    Жыл бұрын

    @@tracebivens6188 But he's from the bayous of the American and Sacramento Rivers.

  • @KevyNova

    @KevyNova

    Жыл бұрын

    I think part of it is that Jeff was the one guy who never got into drugs. Clapton is no different than he was 50+ years ago. Page lost his mojo 50 years ago and never got it back. Beck has kept his mind and body in top shape and he’s still growing as a guitarist.

  • @ecyfoto

    @ecyfoto

    Жыл бұрын

    @@KevyNova We will always speculate how Jimi H would have evolved. I think we’d have been amazed.

  • @57hound

    @57hound

    Жыл бұрын

    So glad to hear you say that! I’ve been telling people that for years-of all the great English guitar gods of the ‘60s, Jeff Beck is the only one who continued to grow and evolve. A unique talent for sure!

  • @brentmccune8445
    @brentmccune8445 Жыл бұрын

    Always loved this from Steve Vai after he saw Jeff in concert. Steve Vai’s words. "The other night I went to see Jeff Beck perform. I try to catch him whenever we are in the same town. The band was just astonishing, and I was able to hook up with my old buddy Vinnie Colaiuta (from my Zappa days) which was really nice since we seemed to have missed each other through the decades. As usual, Jeff was spellbinding, quite stunning really. For myself, and many others, he is an incredible phenomenon. It was an outdoor concert and the sound from the PA was flawless and pristine. His tone, a Strat directly into a few amps with the occasional rare distortion or delay added for a few notes, was as clear and friendly as any tone I ever heard. Every single note he plays has its own personality. It’s as if they have a direct line to your emotional equilibrium. He is unique, in the most superlative use of the word. I found an analogy. The other night I was watching Blue Planet II, The Deep. There was this fish that is called 'Barrel Eyes' that was a real shocker. It has a see-through skull with a pair of eyes inside of its head that can look out through its head. You would have to see this thing to believe something like it exists on the planet. It’s a complete confounding mystery how evolution could create such a creature. When looking at it I was in a state of stunned amazement and awe. How on earth could something so unique and sophisticated exist? And that’s when it hit me, that’s what I feel about Jeff Beck’s guitar playing. How is it that he could continually evolve into deeper and deeper layers of intimate expression? His touch, mastery and craftsmanship is inspiring beyond beyond. Thomas Nordegg and I refer to him as The Chosen One, but perhaps another way to describe him is The One, Alone. I can’t be more grateful to the Universe for the way this man can express himself through the guitar. If you are a guitar lover, I highly recommend checking Jeff out with his current line-up, or any line-up."

  • @privateb5359

    @privateb5359

    Жыл бұрын

    Yu

  • @NTrails2002

    @NTrails2002

    Жыл бұрын

    Even tho I'm not a Steve Vai fan, these words are as spot-on as it gets! It's as if Jeff's stratocaster is an extension of his body, not only physically, but metaphysically! And he uses that instrument to express his thoughts, his emotions... his SOUL!

  • @waynekenworthy5391
    @waynekenworthy5391 Жыл бұрын

    When I was 14 my brother turned me on to the Rough and Ready Album.. Amazing. No one was like JB. A true original if there ever was one! Thank you Rick for your insights. I always love your stories and knowing that you (besides be a fantastic musician and teacher) are also a true fan is so heartwarming. Peace to you...

  • @Keabs
    @Keabs5 ай бұрын

    Jeff in my eyes was the greatest guitarist to walk this earth. He would never admit it but he definately was. Rip Jeff Beck

  • @cherylfitch3183

    @cherylfitch3183

    4 ай бұрын

    I agree, he made that guitar sing….Loved him. His death is a great loss to us. : I’ve never met another musician who DIDN’T like him……

  • @robertcottam8824

    @robertcottam8824

    4 ай бұрын

    @@user-qb1sm3rk9r I think you’re being deliberately silly. Am I right? 🧐

  • @user-fc6ci8dh3m

    @user-fc6ci8dh3m

    3 ай бұрын

    I think so as well. It is something else and better than well you know’s contrived stuff. It is so polished and, well I can’t describe it. Unique.

  • @glitchtulsa3429
    @glitchtulsa3429 Жыл бұрын

    Absolutely one of my favorite live performances by Beck, Vinnie on the drums, Tal on the bass, and all of it just perfect.

  • @t3hgir

    @t3hgir

    Жыл бұрын

    I used to watch a few songs of this before jamming with some friends in high school, it would always give us some intense inspiration. edit: also Jason Rebello on keys!!

  • @autk

    @autk

    Жыл бұрын

    Check out his concert in Atlanta with Jennifer Batten, following up the release of the album she was on with him, incredible, it's on KZread, or was. Look for it, I have it on. DVD from Amazon, a gift to myself that keeps on giving.

  • @Weloz92

    @Weloz92

    Жыл бұрын

    I have that concert at Ronnie Scott's in DVD, it's absolutely beautiful.

  • @autk

    @autk

    Жыл бұрын

    Love the Ronnie Scott's for an intimate laid back lounge style set ...the full inferno is on the Atlanta DVD imo.

  • @musamusashi

    @musamusashi

    Жыл бұрын

    And Jeson Rebello on keyboards.

  • @charlesheld3082
    @charlesheld3082 Жыл бұрын

    That "Because We've Ended As Lovers" performance includes an amazing bass solo by Tal Wilkenfeld, which explains Jeff's gesturing to her as the song ends. Later the group covers "A Day In The Life" and Tal plays a lick to which Beck responds "F*** YEAH!". Oh and she was 20 when this show took place.

  • @lebenitj

    @lebenitj

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanx for the comment- her solo is gooood-and the way all the players react!!

  • @Bazzah999

    @Bazzah999

    Жыл бұрын

    Tal is a bass goddess

  • @DMSProduktions

    @DMSProduktions

    Жыл бұрын

    Aussie! 'Nuff said!

  • @eddiegalon3714

    @eddiegalon3714

    Жыл бұрын

    ya have watched this show a few times. It's awesome.

  • @TheLambLive

    @TheLambLive

    Жыл бұрын

    Yeh, Tal's solo is the real highlight of that performance... she really brings out the spirit of Stevie Wonder too,,, it's beautiful.

  • @Musicsports
    @Musicsports Жыл бұрын

    The man was larger than life. Superman amongst mere mortals. His style, tone, demeanor was like a foreign language, even for the experienced guitarist. If I had one word to sum up Jeff Beck's playing....Special. A true pioneer, still exploring the guitar into the twilight of his life. Truly special.

  • @themightysquid
    @themightysquid9 ай бұрын

    There are so few musicians that leave an unfillable void behind. RIP Maestro🙏

  • @Exrench469

    @Exrench469

    7 ай бұрын

    You gotta Know, He's up there Jamming, With Bonham or Moon, I believe Janice, Would be Singing, But I can't Call the Base? Bootsie is Still Alive, Right?

  • @robertcottam8824

    @robertcottam8824

    4 ай бұрын

    @@Exrench469 Might be Jack Bruce… If Ginger hasn’t put him into a celestial coma, that is.

  • @maudessen573
    @maudessen573 Жыл бұрын

    I’m so glad you put this up while Jeff was still with us. He’s been my favorite guitarist since he was in the Yardbirds. What a virtuoso. RIP Jeff.

  • @RetireEatsDelivers
    @RetireEatsDelivers Жыл бұрын

    He broke away from the music establishment, stayed true to his art, and created something beyond amazing. RIP Jeff Beck.

  • @kinglazza4792

    @kinglazza4792

    Жыл бұрын

    I COULDN'T AGREE MORE. SAW THE GUITAR WORKSHOP TOUR IN BIRMINGHAM UK. WOW!

  • @deanpapadopoulos3314

    @deanpapadopoulos3314

    Жыл бұрын

    I think you put it into words. He refused the gilded cage and kept creating.

  • @kinglazza4792

    @kinglazza4792

    Жыл бұрын

    @@deanpapadopoulos3314 ABSOLUTELY RIGHT. HE DIDN'T SELL OUT.

  • @poopy_pants_joe1194

    @poopy_pants_joe1194

    11 ай бұрын

    Actually, he flipped out on speed and made money playing Stevie Wonder songs.

  • @rheinwelle925

    @rheinwelle925

    10 ай бұрын

    Comment reminds me of Robin Trower, who did the same thing, stay away from the industry!

  • @louisschiro8474
    @louisschiro847410 ай бұрын

    I found Jeff Beck in 1975, with Blow By Blow. He took blues, rock, and transcended the genres completely. His jazz/rock fusion was groundbreaking, and grabbed me till this day. More emotional punch in his notes that the greatest lyricist of our time. I know every word to "Because We've Ended as Lovers", and it's an instrumental. Icing on the cake...he built his own hot rods!. An artist and a genius and the musician I will listen to above any others. RIP, Jeff Beck is uncopyable.

  • @johnnyboy964
    @johnnyboy964 Жыл бұрын

    Yes, you are completely right. Never played the same phrase the same twice. Never played a bum note, (or if he did, he would make it right, ) awesome sounds he could conjure, to make you gasp, laugh, wonder, and cry. Will be sorely missed. Rip X

  • @bradleyleonard123
    @bradleyleonard123 Жыл бұрын

    This is why I love Rick Beato. He is able to put into words what the rest of us feel. He dissects Beck’s phrasing and touch with surgical precision, but does so with almost child-like awe, never with an I-know-more-than-you-about-music attitude. He helps me APPRECIATE Beck’s gift. It reminds me of looking at a piece of art…then taking an art history class…maybe learn something about the artist, or the era in which the artist worked. You go back and look at the painting and it’s like a totally new piece of work. See, the painting hasn’t changed. You have. Rick changes the way I see and hear things, and in my book, there is no greater praise for a teacher. Thank you, Rick.

  • @willemmoller6736
    @willemmoller6736 Жыл бұрын

    no one on the planet like Jeff. I've been listening to him for 50 years and still can't believe what he does, he still surprises me every time

  • @MrJumboblimpjumbo

    @MrJumboblimpjumbo

    Жыл бұрын

    @@jjackomin Can you recommend some other guitarists that you find exciting?

  • @flamulated

    @flamulated

    Жыл бұрын

    You have not been listening to Ambien for 50yrs.

  • @Larrymh07

    @Larrymh07

    Жыл бұрын

    I'm not very discerning, but it seems to me early on his style was most unusual. Example: The Yardbirds, Inside ,Outside, Sideways, Down. At least that's close to the name of the song.

  • @neecie9075

    @neecie9075

    Жыл бұрын

    He plays like he's from another world.

  • @brahmburgers

    @brahmburgers

    Жыл бұрын

    Same here. I'm 70, and was a devotee from hearing 'Beck's Boogie' an ice age ago.

  • @dolly5279
    @dolly52798 ай бұрын

    Jeff Beck can show so many feelings in the way he plays his notes including passion, gentleness, and love. He began his music learning with his mother, and he played the piano. That can introduce a different way of expressing the music in a different instrument and knowledge of harmony at the piano, leading into the guitar. He suddenly appeared in our Art Class at Sutton East in the middle of term. He was a year older than us. He would not put up with boasters and would not be drawn in to argument. We were fascinated by him when he came into the room, and were always watching how he reacted. So not just ability with Music, but at 15 years old , he had a sense of humour, and always lent towards the most intelligent of the class. Cynthia Allen McLaglen

  • @dominiccrimmings6925
    @dominiccrimmings692511 ай бұрын

    I'm 53 years young and a bass player. I've been an avid music fan since, well I can't actually remember not loving music in all it's forms. But there are a handful, and I mean about 10 or so, pieces of melody / music that can actually make me cry and Jeff Becks "Cause we've ended as lovers" is one. I can't describe how it makes me feel and I can't describe why it makes me cry - it just does. And that's what I love about it - it's just beyond description as to what it does. Nobody should have the right to make someone feel like he does through music, but he does and he's among the very few who can.

  • @wskroll
    @wskroll Жыл бұрын

    Jeff Beck is incomparable. He speaks a language we all appreciate but cannot fully understand. A true musical genius.

  • @michaelquintana8533

    @michaelquintana8533

    Жыл бұрын

    i claim Jeff Beck for Jesus Christ... His style progresses i noticed.. ..i am a nobody but not stupid....

  • @markkosa1

    @markkosa1

    Жыл бұрын

    "Can not fully understand"...well said. I have never liked or understood his phrasing, sounds like he is just screwing around. Of all the guitar legends I cannot remember a single lead line from Jeff, just don't get what he is doing and I have been playing rock for 40 years.

  • @lazylion420

    @lazylion420

    Жыл бұрын

    "not fully understand" doesn't make sense. how someone plays doesn't imply secret knowledge. the fact that we "appreciate" it means that we understand it just fine.

  • @rickleblanc8900

    @rickleblanc8900

    Жыл бұрын

    @@markkosa1 his playing is definitely outside the norm for sure. I don't think for a minute he's screwing around, he's merely executing his style that sounds like nobody else, very unusual to say the least. Imho he's an innovator and what he does sets him totally apart from a lot of similar-sounding players. Not for everyone's taste, but I find him challenging and that's a good thing.

  • @lazylion420

    @lazylion420

    Жыл бұрын

    @George Hori Kapu so now you're the arbiter of language? we'll agree to disagree before you aggrandize yourself further

  • @ViddyWellBrother
    @ViddyWellBrother Жыл бұрын

    I've seen Jeff 4 or 5 times over the years, but the night that stands out the most is when I saw him at the House of Blues in Los Angeles. When he came out for an encore there was what felt like a 30 second interval when no one clapped after he finished his final number. It almost seemed rude. (I've always wondered if Jeff noticed, or if this was a nightly occurrence for him.) Finally someone started to clap, and then the audience collectively realised "Oh right, this is usually where/when we all clap." You have to picture the scene at a Jeff Beck show in LA where the room is filled almost exclusively with guitarists - some very well-known - and everyone's seen it all, and no one is easily impressed. It's like that classic joke about guitarists... Q: How many guitarists does it take to screw in a lightbulb? A: 100...1 to actually screw it in, 99 others to say "I could've done that!" 😁 Well, it was that kind of room, yet we were all so utterly gobsmacked when he finished that last number, and none of us could comprehend how he was doing what he was doing (I was right under him pressed against the stage and I could see every move, but somehow it wasn't making sense), and so pitch perfect, and effortless, that we all froze for a moment in some combination of disbelief and euphoria......until someone finally started to clap, and we all came back to reality. I've seen many of the greats over the years, but I've never experienced a moment quite like that. Such an inspiring player! He is, indeed, one of one! 😊

  • @Rocksider2525

    @Rocksider2525

    Жыл бұрын

    I get it. Everytime I see him I'm in such a bewildered state about what he does. It's amazing beyond belief. I know some great guitar players and all of them, like me, have nothing but the best of praise for the guy.

  • @L.A.W.Studios

    @L.A.W.Studios

    Жыл бұрын

    "Terribly sorry about not applauding, my hands were busy hoisting my jaw" h'haha

  • @ViddyWellBrother

    @ViddyWellBrother

    Жыл бұрын

    @@L.A.W.Studios 😂Exactly!

  • @fallenleaflakes
    @fallenleaflakes Жыл бұрын

    Growing up in San Francisco was lucky to see him and Jimmy Page in The Yardbirds 1966 at the Fillmore; then the Jeff Beck Group Fillmore 1968 playing the mind blowing psychedelicized Truth album with extraordinaire Nicky Hopkins on keyboards, and lastly 2003 in Chicago on the bill with BB King, Jeff's fusion trio. I've never been the same since. Gonna more then miss you, Jeff! You are now in the eternal musical heaven.

  • @yutani2225
    @yutani2225 Жыл бұрын

    What I really appreciated about Jeff Beck, aside from all the genius and artistry, is that he sort of reinvented himself starting with the album "Jeff Beck's Guitar Shop" - that was in 1989! All the typical Rock N Roll and Blues songs before that never caught my attention. But from "Who else" at the latest, he just fascinated me. He crossed borders. And that tone! Where others need hundreds of notes he hits the soul with just a few. What a loss that he is no longer with us.

  • @chadmunsey3864
    @chadmunsey3864 Жыл бұрын

    I was a second engineer at A&M studios in the early 90's and had the thrill of working with Jeff. He played solos on a Jon Bon Jovi record Blaze of Glory. Too incredible for words. The stuff he'd play between takes was mind blowing. Just noodling. Somewhere Jon has video of it all.

  • @gregmize01

    @gregmize01

    Жыл бұрын

    Incredible solo!❤🎸❤🎸

  • @jerrynkathy

    @jerrynkathy

    Жыл бұрын

    I had no idea Jeff was on that recording. Now, I love that song even more!

  • @chadmunsey3864

    @chadmunsey3864

    Жыл бұрын

    He played the solos on the whole record. It was over 4-5 days for a few hours each day. He would drive one of his hot rods to the studio. An old Model T if I recall.

  • @jerrynkathy

    @jerrynkathy

    Жыл бұрын

    I'm in awe, then.

  • @gulillywhite8079

    @gulillywhite8079

    Жыл бұрын

    Oh man does he play that intro to ‘Justice in a Barrel’? If so that makes so much sense to me! My jaw drops every time I hear it!!

  • @TheGregory1967
    @TheGregory1967 Жыл бұрын

    My favorite living guitarist. Have seen him live 5 times at various venues and he's never disappointed. Rick B is correct he is unique. Eric Clapton described him once as "pulling the sound". Aside from his uniqueness, articulation, deft touch, etc one of the other things that separates him is the ability to take musical risks. He reminds me a lot of David Bowie in that way. Never been "stuck" in a time warp or genre. Abandoning a "greatest hits" mantra and leaving his comfort zone by trying new things. Many of his contemporaries play now and although legends I find myself yawning as they exclusively relive past hits and glory. JB at nearly 80 makes MY hair stand up and I'm bald!

  • @MarkWitucke

    @MarkWitucke

    Жыл бұрын

    Pulling the sound… yeah that gets at what Beck does

  • @bryantcochran5065
    @bryantcochran50653 ай бұрын

    Jeff is totally self taught and he hung out with all the people that we say are the greats. He plays what he feels, unhampered by theory but he understands the fretboard and how the notes interact. He creates tone instead of chasing it. He is my greatest influence.

  • @carverbob54
    @carverbob545 ай бұрын

    Got to see him 3 times. Last time shortly before he passed was in Toronto in Dec 2023. Best of the 3 was at The National Arts Centre in Ottawa. Phenomenal sound in the 3500 seat theatre. Amazing.

  • @Hodenkat
    @Hodenkat Жыл бұрын

    Exactly... When you get stuck for words to describe Jeff Beck's playing... "It's just.... It's just..." He's amazing and it's amazing how he still creates at his age. It's truly astonishing!

  • @jCd1058
    @jCd1058 Жыл бұрын

    Beck may be the only person I've ever seen who can play two lines simultaneously while swelling on the volume knob and bending the vibrato arm at the same time... all with his right hand... and make it all sound melodious and purposeful. No one can every copy that.

  • @Moveplaylift

    @Moveplaylift

    Жыл бұрын

    maybe only Tommy Emmanuel could compete...

  • @jonathanschreiber1655

    @jonathanschreiber1655

    Жыл бұрын

    Because it's so weird that nobody wants to copy it. He's a talented guitarist, I'm just not a fan. There are plenty of guitarists I'd listen to before him. He just doesn't do anything for me.

  • @Jerrykicks

    @Jerrykicks

    Жыл бұрын

    @@Moveplaylift Tommy is a completely different type of guitar player.

  • @VHope4778

    @VHope4778

    Жыл бұрын

    @@Moveplaylift Tommy is a guitarist - an incredible talent. But Jeff is a sonic painter. Two very distinct approaches.

  • @MrUtoobee

    @MrUtoobee

    Жыл бұрын

    @@jonathanschreiber1655 Its not about that. Its not about what he does for you. Its about what he does and that cannot he copied.

  • @24starchild
    @24starchildАй бұрын

    Fabulous fabulous video. One time I was riding in my car with my 16-year-old daughter and her boyfriend, and a Yardbirds song came on. He talked about that band a lot, really wanted to emulate them in his own playing. He had more respect for me than he otherwise may have because not only had I heard of the yard birds (me, the middle-aged minivan mom-mobile driver) but I actually had a couple of their albums. So when this Yardbirds song came on the radio, I said this is from the Jeff Beck days. The kid totally took issue with me on that, how in the world could I know that? I talked about Jeff’s incredibly distinctive guitar style and when that didn’t hold much water, I said it’s the Yardbirds the DJ is totally going to say. Which he did, and I was definitely vindicated. There are very few times in my life where I have literally left someone with their face hanging open lol, but this was one of them, even if I don’t think it was that deserved. This video explains exactly why. All this was eight years ago, would love to send him this video. Patrick @FStopper elaborates just beautifully.

  • @b.bailey8244
    @b.bailey8244 Жыл бұрын

    So sad to learn he has died. RIP - forever missed and loved; thank you for what you gave us! You made the guitar wail, scream, cry, murmur, soar; always bringing authentic emotion to your work, never the same each time - always flow and presence. Thank you for your enthusiasm and love of his playing.

  • @nouyed
    @nouyed Жыл бұрын

    RIP Jeff. He'll be forever remembered through his unique unreplicable guitar playings he left behind for us to enjoy.

  • @MRC-cb7fv
    @MRC-cb7fv Жыл бұрын

    Jeff is indeed a genius, he was actually giving Tal credit at the end for an amazing bass solo she performed in the same song, also worth a look. He was so proud of her performance!, magnanimous as always.

  • @michaelbrown2443

    @michaelbrown2443

    Жыл бұрын

    I wish Tal had stayed with him, but it's understandable that she would want to branch out. He was over 3x her age!

  • @Bob-of-Zoid

    @Bob-of-Zoid

    Жыл бұрын

    She is an amazing bassist, and deserves every bit of it. He didn't hire her for what she could become, but already was, and Jeff has always shown appreciation for everyone sharing the stage with him. I hate it when a musician is the only one on stage or ever in the light, never announced or credited... as if they are the only one that counts or has any talent! Of course that is more of a pop thing, and well they are also the ones who have the least brains in the audience too.

  • @doucettp

    @doucettp

    Жыл бұрын

    And she was like 19 or 21 at the time...another incredible talent! (Tho I'm not wild about her singing.)

  • @mattosborne1366

    @mattosborne1366

    Жыл бұрын

    Agreed, that Tal solo is incredible.

  • @lopezb

    @lopezb

    Жыл бұрын

    @@mattosborne1366 Yup. She almost stole the show with that. What I mean is, the whole band played together so well and were having so much fun. But you hear jeff's solo and think nothing can top that, then comes Tal, then comes Jeff again...

  • @susankirkland3852
    @susankirkland3852 Жыл бұрын

    I’ve listened and watched this three times at least since Jeff died. It’s so good. Thank you …. so sad that he has passed. RIP Jeff 🎶❤️

  • @stingray4780
    @stingray4780 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you Rick! Thank you for all of the beautiful notes Mr. Beck! We will always remember to cherish you and your music! God bless his family!

  • @Zebula77
    @Zebula77 Жыл бұрын

    That version of "Cause We've Ended as Lovers" is one of my favourite live anythings. Every single player is so on point. That bass solo, Collaiuta's incredibly tasty fills and of course Jeff's phrases....just bliss.

  • @robertkroberjr.157

    @robertkroberjr.157

    Жыл бұрын

    Hit me👈 fucking bots are everywhere!

  • @slarbslarb
    @slarbslarb Жыл бұрын

    I think one thing that wasn't pointed out is the way his right thumb is simultaneously picking notes,, doing palm mutes, working the whammy bar and has the tips of his fingers constantly fading and adjusting the volume knob. The way he integrates all those things in such an incredibly seamless way is so mind blowing. No other guitar player has such a highly developed sense of touch on a guitar.

  • @dtsweden

    @dtsweden

    Жыл бұрын

    That is the magic of JB. All of that subtlety going on at the same time. And I like how Rick pointed out how he grabs the whammy bar at different places thus changing the length of the lever over the fulcrum to control how much twang/whammy/vibrato his motion can apply. Seen JB multiple times over five decades. Always the genius.

  • @hermannmaier0

    @hermannmaier0

    Жыл бұрын

    Sometimes he has a finger to push down on the bar, another all ready to lift up, another's at the volume knob, while his thumb is plucking. He hand's a bit like a spider spinning up a bug in a web.

  • @psychonautpupildiallater7734

    @psychonautpupildiallater7734

    Жыл бұрын

    He rarely ever uses a pick anymore, only on Scatterbrain from what I've seen?

  • @FabioEloi

    @FabioEloi

    Жыл бұрын

    How he approaches the Strat design (whammy bar and volume button) seems to me like Leo Fender made it for him. It's way beyond any form of adaptation to the tool itself.

  • @BealeEstate

    @BealeEstate

    Жыл бұрын

    @@psychonautpupildiallater7734 Yeah, besides the thumb/palm/whammy/fingers thing I mentioned, he seems to to have two other right hand positions. One that is two fingers like a bass player and another that looks a lot like a chicken pickin' hybrid picking style but with his thumb replacing the flatpick. It's not quite straight finger picking, he definitely uses it for that hybrid picking country-ish effect. I think he still uses picks for the rockabilly stuff.

  • @jeffv5570
    @jeffv5570 Жыл бұрын

    Great video! Thank you. What has always jumped out to me personally is not just how many genres of music he as incorporated in his unique playing, but how incredibly melodic he is with each note, each phrase, each song. The melody is always paramount.

  • @brotherblite2661
    @brotherblite2661 Жыл бұрын

    Great piece. Mr. Beck will be sorely missed for generations to come. One gentleman commented earlier that he was the guitar. Well put sir, I agree. I feel that Jeff was the universe's conduit to make the marriage of wood, strings, and vibrations as beautiful as can be in the hands of mortal man. Also so well put, a true one of one.

  • @WesPaul2000
    @WesPaul2000 Жыл бұрын

    I didn't watch this until after the terrible news. But it was good that I waited. Rick's excitement, and childlike wonder at Jeff's amazing gifting is the perfect expression of why we all loved the legend that is Jeff Beck. Long live the Legend.

  • @b.bailey8244

    @b.bailey8244

    Жыл бұрын

    well said. His music lives on.

  • @susankirkland3852

    @susankirkland3852

    Жыл бұрын

    Absolutely 👍

  • @markpalmer8083

    @markpalmer8083

    Жыл бұрын

    Long live the legend? Sadly, not anymore.

  • @underwoodvoice9077
    @underwoodvoice9077 Жыл бұрын

    Charlie Parker is usually credited for saying something like "you learn your scales, your arpeggios, then you forget all that sh!t and just play". That's the level Jeff plays at. He just opens himself up and lets the music pour through him and out. Unmistakable, uncopyable, and unequalable. That Ronnie Scott show is incredible; go watch the whole thing.

  • @laurencehastings7473

    @laurencehastings7473

    Жыл бұрын

    Better still get the DVD it's more than amazing. A musical feast for both eyes and ears

  • @scottmccollum9979

    @scottmccollum9979

    Жыл бұрын

    Well stated!

  • @donharrold1375

    @donharrold1375

    Жыл бұрын

    I love that show. Watched it countless times and almost every time I see something new; maybe just a tiny micro tonal bend or a little trick with the tremolo or some subtle use of volume. You’ve got to be on your game to take in the stuff Jeff does!!!

  • @rohanroll

    @rohanroll

    Жыл бұрын

    I happen to jam, not infrequently, to this vary same RSC show displayed here. And yes, half of the time I find myself hands down, just wondering what the heck he is doing and how and which way. Or just flooded by the beauty of the tone, the music, the whole thing. You can even watch him play without hearing a thing and you will be amazed by his movements, his fingering, his ever changing vibrato and dynamics. He may be, by far, the most innovative/influent/revered electric musician in the world. I sure think he is, since, well,1963? Gimme a break!!!!

  • @rohanroll

    @rohanroll

    Жыл бұрын

    @@donharrold1375 Almost every phrasing of Jefff Beck is a precious musical object to behold, analyse, or merely enjoy. I could spend days with just a song, let alone a whole show like this one. 60 years on top of his game. Man, it's ridiculous! 👏👏👏

  • @TheBlueRiverBand
    @TheBlueRiverBand3 ай бұрын

    I've seen Jeff Beck play in The Yardbirds, The Jeff Beck Group (two different lineups), BBA and in this lineup. He has never been anything less than astounding. He had utter mastery of his instrument. I was in a band that played (well, I tried to play...) support to TJBG and met him. He was very gracious and shy. God, how I miss him and his music.

  • @davidklepinger4809
    @davidklepinger48096 ай бұрын

    Yes, he was still going strong at 78. Tragic to lose such a legend. Amazing legacy. Sorely missed. RIP, Jeff Beck.

  • @gregoryvincent3291
    @gregoryvincent3291 Жыл бұрын

    I saw him a month ago and was amazed how he was still on top of his game but even better!! At 78!! No one will ever sound like Jeff Beck!! So blessed to have seen him 3 times! You will be missed Jeff!!

  • @darylwise1

    @darylwise1

    Жыл бұрын

    I have a great tape from SJ in Nov. Hit me up if you want a copy.

  • @alistaira99

    @alistaira99

    Жыл бұрын

    Yes please!!

  • @git606
    @git606 Жыл бұрын

    I was at this show on a Thursday night at Ronnie Scott’s and it was one of the most amazing gigs I’ve ever been to. So many musicians were there including Jimmy Page, Brian May was with Tony Iommi, Robert Plant, Dave Kilminster. He did a residency from Wednesday to Saturday doing 2 shows on a few days but this Thursday night show seemed to be the one to be at. I’ve seen Jeff so many times and he is truly amazing, so unique

  • @litbrit
    @litbrit Жыл бұрын

    I cannot believe Jeff is gone. What an enormous loss to music. To the world. I'm so grateful I got to see him play in Manchester UK last summer. I'm heartbroken that I will never again attend a Jeff Beck concert and find myself transported by his incredible guitar playing.

  • @churchofsighandthology
    @churchofsighandthology Жыл бұрын

    We're so lucky Rick Beato is out there talking with these greats. You never know when they're gone. If it weren't for Beato we just wouldn't have had this. It is such a service to keeping the history of music alive.

  • @craighershberger1807

    @craighershberger1807

    Жыл бұрын

    Your exacting right my friend 😐

  • @boilermakerslash8166

    @boilermakerslash8166

    9 ай бұрын

    l was amazed by him .I loved his various feelings he got across aggression humor sometimes and those ia.mthe best riffs that he would play like a gentleman .His guitar playing sang for him and did the talking . I dont even feel talented enough to comment on his playing but I always loved his playing from Blow by blow . when I throw on vinyl I always play that album for some reason .I think it's just music good enough to sit and just crank and listen too.1of1

  • @gman-zl3vm
    @gman-zl3vm Жыл бұрын

    Jeff is one of my main inspirations on the guitar not because I can play anything like him but, because I'm 71 years old and still a very active gigging player. I admire how many times he's reinvented himself, continued to evolve as a player to the point where everyone else on the planet is constantly running to catch up to him. I can listen to just a few notes and know it's him; I can't think of any players that have such a signature, unmistakable style. IMO, he is, without a doubt, the GOAT

  • @jonathanschreiber1655

    @jonathanschreiber1655

    Жыл бұрын

    Everyone on the planet is running to catch up to him? No. They're running the other way. He's "unique" because his playing is rather annoying. NO FEEL. NO EMOTION. He should take some lessons from David Gilmour. Talk about someone who's "Uncopyable". Joe Satriani too. Eddie Van Halen, etc, etc, etc.

  • @Glurbschnurb

    @Glurbschnurb

    Жыл бұрын

    Eric Johnson comes to mind. I hope I'm gigging in my 70's, that's very cool!

  • @cytwc

    @cytwc

    Жыл бұрын

    @@jonathanschreiber1655 the feel and emotion is in the vocal like quality of the notes that Beck chooses. Slide guitar is another method of getting a vocal like sound.

  • @colininglis8918

    @colininglis8918

    Жыл бұрын

    ritchie Blackmore anyone?

  • @cytwc

    @cytwc

    Жыл бұрын

    @@colininglis8918 who?

  • @petermcconaghie7745
    @petermcconaghie774523 сағат бұрын

    Hey Rick, I've come back to this video (and to your conversation with Tim Pierce on Jeff's passing) as have been listening to a lot of his work over the past year. The more I listen, the more I'm astonished at the man's ability. That flow. I imagine Mozart being the same. Unicorns. Thank you for your channel(s) Rick, we learn so much here.

  • @A_Chicago_Man
    @A_Chicago_Man Жыл бұрын

    Truly one of one. I'm truly sad he died. I'm never sad when people die unless I know them. But this one hits hard. RIP dear brother. Thank you for the the thousands of hours of joy your music gave to me and mine. Much love old brother. See you soon!

  • @flaviocolker3998
    @flaviocolker3998 Жыл бұрын

    There is guitar playing and there is Jeff Beck. What strikes me the most and what i love so much about his playing is how lyrical, romantic and yet rough, agressive, avant garde he can be at almost the same time. He is a true genius on a parallel musical universe.

  • @danjestic9199

    @danjestic9199

    Жыл бұрын

    ‘Lyrical’ is what came to my mind, too!!

  • @VictorNChrist

    @VictorNChrist

    Жыл бұрын

    That's the best line ever! (There is guitar playing and then there is Jeff Beck)

  • @allanwalli2935

    @allanwalli2935

    Жыл бұрын

    Very well put friend😊

  • @wretchedpinheadpuppets
    @wretchedpinheadpuppets Жыл бұрын

    I saw JB a few years back ... what amazed me most was how hard he played his strat for 2 1/2 hours ... never once did he change guitars or attempted to tune it! Doing that and playing everything perfect is virtually impossible! You're right ... he is one of one! Hands down the most amazing guitarist on the planet earth!

  • @t3hgir

    @t3hgir

    Жыл бұрын

    might help his fender strats have the LSR roller nut equipped. I have a strat with one and it really does helps keep stuff in tune with heavy bending/trem usage, no string breakage or binding at the nut.

  • @adamwhaley

    @adamwhaley

    Жыл бұрын

    I saw him in Austin and had the same thought - played outrageously for 2 straight hours on the same guitar and never tuned one time. Wtf? That alone is wizardry.

  • @FStoppers

    @FStoppers

    Жыл бұрын

    @@t3hgir they don’t have an LSR roller nut though…he uses the original and hard to find split Wilkinson roller nut found on the early strat plus guitars. Some people love them and some hate them but I’ve always thought, if it’s what Jeff Beck prefers then it must be great. It is also shocking that he uses the two post fender trems and not something like a floating Floyd rose. -P

  • @fionaross3495

    @fionaross3495

    Жыл бұрын

    Sadly he is wasted playing with Johnny Depp. Some people should play in their living room.

  • @wretchedpinheadpuppets

    @wretchedpinheadpuppets

    Жыл бұрын

    @@fionaross3495 I must admit, when Johnny Depp came on stage , I did have an eye-roll! Yet, it's a smart move by JB ... Depp has a HUGE fanbase that JB tapped into ... Depp is a true JB fan and in my heart I'd like to think he's spreading the word of Beck's genius! Jimmy

  • @user-zo7yn3yw2p
    @user-zo7yn3yw2p10 ай бұрын

    There was always something reassuring about waking up in a world with Jeff Beck in it. Jeff was one who was never satisfied with where he was and, thus, was always pushing the boundaries towards new, unexplored sonic landscapes only he could create. He never stopped growing as an artist and was never satisfied or complacent with where he was which created his impetus of what's next! The GOAT and I miss him daily!

  • @Chriscam2you
    @Chriscam2you Жыл бұрын

    I haven’t the words. For all of sixty years I haven’t had the words to speak about JB. Love hearing and watching him forge perfect musical sound through some sort of manual nuclear fission. Legendary, soar free to the heavens Sir Beck!

  • @TorToroPorco
    @TorToroPorco Жыл бұрын

    Jeff’s precision and control with the whammy bar is other worldly. Pretty much everybody else uses to it to create a single tonal alteration to a note or a chord but in Jeff’s hand it extends to a flourish of continuous intricate nuances and inflections. Simply incredible.

  • @johncasu4066

    @johncasu4066

    Жыл бұрын

    "Where Were You?" from that same Robbie Scott's show is a great example of this..

  • @jam2365

    @jam2365

    Жыл бұрын

    As I was saying to a fellow Jeff Beck fan, he may not be the best when it comes to using a slide, but his precision with it when he does use it, is untouchable. I feel the same when he uses the whammy bar.

  • @johncasu4066

    @johncasu4066

    Жыл бұрын

    @@jam2365 The only people who come close to his finesse with a whammy bar would be someone like a 70s Holdsworth,.

  • @dwaynewladyka577

    @dwaynewladyka577

    Жыл бұрын

    I agree with you. I saw Jeff Beck twice live, and what he did blew me away. Also, I was fortunate enough to meet him, and I got his setlist signed. Cheers!

  • @williamcorcoran8842
    @williamcorcoran8842 Жыл бұрын

    Rick, your videos will serve the public and ethnomusicologists for generations. I love the personal nature of your video. Your excellent descriptions are so complete you leave the listener with few questions. That’s so cool Rick!

  • @glenncurry3041
    @glenncurry3041Ай бұрын

    Loved watching your reactions to his playing. Just appreciating the little details that made him so incredible. I just stare in utter amazement at how he could get those sounds out of a guitar!

  • @daucoin3950
    @daucoin3950 Жыл бұрын

    Having lost Jeff as recently as it's been, this brought a tear to my eye. I've always been a Hendrix guy but have followed Jeff since about 75 when I heard "Goin' Down" and he always surprises you. RIP Jeff .... and thank you Rick. this was GREAT !

  • @gringochucha
    @gringochucha Жыл бұрын

    There are so many things to say about Jeff Beck, but it's his mastery of dynamics and tension that makes him a giant in my ears. The music constantly swells and subsides, expands and contracts. He rushes you up the mountain and then just leaves you floating in the air from one second to the next. I hope this man keeps playing for many, many years to come. We need him more than ever in this world of over-compressed, quantized, autotuned muzak.

  • @bidensuxtrublow1999

    @bidensuxtrublow1999

    Жыл бұрын

    💩

  • @johnlagreca6288

    @johnlagreca6288

    Жыл бұрын

    In the '70s I used the phrase 'He is the guitarist of velvet and steel"

  • @h.markhorton8188

    @h.markhorton8188

    Жыл бұрын

    You are so correct sir!

  • @michaelwalters3004
    @michaelwalters3004 Жыл бұрын

    One of my Jeff Beck stories goes like this. I have played music for as long as I can remember and have written music for bands for a long time. I was at a point of total frustration with the music world and decided to hang it out. I was done. The one problem with that thought process, was that I had tickets to see Jeff Beck that very night. He is such an inspiration and musical genius that before the end of the first song, he convinced me to keep playing and writing music. He is a saint of talent. Thank you.

  • @alanbeamer9513
    @alanbeamer9513 Жыл бұрын

    I first listened to Blow By Blow nearly 50 years ago and have been a fan of Jeff Beck ever since. He had that incredible ability to create new styles and sounds throughout his entire career. And, just like B. B. King too, everyone tried to sound like those masters, but fell a bit short. Jeff was unique and I am happy I was able to listen to his gift. I hope they have a sound studio in Heaven - They're going to need one !!

  • @rogerp6903
    @rogerp6903 Жыл бұрын

    Such a gifted player and you nailed it. The phrasing, picking ,volume and sustain of each not and run is amazing. This particular line-up is sensational Tal and Vinnie or so all over Jeff's feel

  • @russejones
    @russejones Жыл бұрын

    RIP Jeff Beck. I am 64 and still never get tired of listening to him, he was a complete master of his craft.

  • @vangledosh
    @vangledosh Жыл бұрын

    A lot of guitarist fall into the trap of making a whammy bar sound like a gimmick add-on effect, with Jeff its integral to his sound, he uses it so well

  • @jerryhenson6352

    @jerryhenson6352

    Жыл бұрын

    Right, almost like an extra digit or hand. Never quite staying in one place long. and perfect from start to finish once whammy bar is touched. He does a lot of unwhammy like stuff with the whammy bar as well. True genius.

  • @tdz69

    @tdz69

    Жыл бұрын

    Well said. The man truly spoke through each note. It was a conversation unlike any other player could convey. Such a loss today. RIP Jeff

  • @jambalaya7647

    @jambalaya7647

    Жыл бұрын

    I've thought on this, and really can't come up with another guitarist who's used the whammy as a melodic pitch device that approaches Beck's use.

  • @kevinmcguinness1113

    @kevinmcguinness1113

    Жыл бұрын

    @Jambalaya Steve Vai does it - check out the start of For The Love Of God - but yeah, Jeff is a master at it, Nessun Dorma - last note of last Vin-CER-O, where he bends down from the CER to the O. Breathtaking, had me in tears today ♥️. RIP, legend 😪.

  • @Laurikiwi

    @Laurikiwi

    Жыл бұрын

    @@jambalaya7647 Vai

  • @esportswomen
    @esportswomen Жыл бұрын

    How poignant and saddening it is to watch this video now. But Rick, your infectious enthusiasm went some way to dispelling that sadness and I thank you for that. I've been a fan of Jeff's since 'Shapes of Things', and I was lucky enough to see him in Melbourne, Australia about 10 years ago, where the audience was so enraptured with his playing that they didn't make a sound during the whole performance, apart from applauding at the end of each track. He was unique. He was 'one of one.' Vale Jeff.

  • @jaywelsh3345
    @jaywelsh3345 Жыл бұрын

    Love how Rick, just can't take, how amazing the bend and flow of the sound is. CWEALovers, is my favourite Jeff Beck track. This makes me hold my breath, shake my head, hold my hands in the air and scowl in envy 🤣 An example of what a real artist is. Instead of the over hyped, mediocre obvious negative bollocks of today, who wouldn't get in the building years ago. RIP Jeff. 👑

  • @JesusGonzalez-sd3ql
    @JesusGonzalez-sd3ql Жыл бұрын

    Beck is a clear example that you dont have to play tons of notes per second to sound good. He just play with his soul and his complexity is just out of this world

  • @DHudelson

    @DHudelson

    Жыл бұрын

    True, he's not known for shredding, but that's only because he chooses not to.

  • @CapnZman

    @CapnZman

    Жыл бұрын

    The Miles Davis of the rock guitar. I can think of no higher praise.

  • @harryharris1619

    @harryharris1619

    Жыл бұрын

    @@CapnZman Totally agree.

  • @iainmacdonald8099

    @iainmacdonald8099

    Жыл бұрын

    Amen. He makes my brain into a knots. I’m perplexed and I can not get enough .. god bless him

  • @breakshot7451

    @breakshot7451

    Жыл бұрын

    and he comes out of a time where you didn t learn from an yt tutorial. he had to come up with his own style, and boy is it good

  • @beneldridge7678
    @beneldridge7678 Жыл бұрын

    Jeff is a high risk player and with that comes high reward. That’s why he sounds like himself because he is actually genuinely improvising a lot of the time. True - he does have a few licks that you will hear him go to but often times they sound different anyways because he will tweak the phrasing just a bit to make it sound fresh. The biggest testament to the guy is that he’s made a career out of playing instrumental guitar music, has never felt the need to sing and yet he’s never been boring or irrelevant.

  • @althejazzman

    @althejazzman

    Жыл бұрын

    He also didn't release any music for years when he wasn't feeling inspired. Allegedly people in his local pub only know him for his classic American cars, and have very little idea of his influence in the guitar world. I doubt that's true in the post-internet world.

  • @byronhoagland7932

    @byronhoagland7932

    Жыл бұрын

    so true! he and Holdsworth. They constantly walk that tightrope for us! He's the greatest living slinger around.

  • @charlieknowlton7003

    @charlieknowlton7003

    Жыл бұрын

    His guitar does the singing

  • @godbyone

    @godbyone

    Жыл бұрын

    Mike caswell got really close. To teaching beck. Real close. He is about the only one. Sadly he passed away. Check out parts of dvd on KZread

  • @ThePunkPatriot

    @ThePunkPatriot

    Жыл бұрын

    That's a great point. I saw the doom metal band Elder recently, and they are all absolutely phenomenal musicians, but I've learned a few of Nick DiSalvo's guitar solos from the recordings, so I know them note for note, and he played them live exactly the same as he did on the recording, and exactly as he did on the Live in Berlin recording here on KZread. And it sounds amazing, but it kinda made me go, "huh." Whereas Jeff Beck is continually reaching to try to find something new and finding it.

  • @jamesfoo8999
    @jamesfoo89996 ай бұрын

    Honestly Rick, your reactions are both comical (in a good way) but also entirely accurate. When you jump and jolt at certain sounds I chuckle but also entirely relate. Another great vid 👍

  • @edwardmansfield3475
    @edwardmansfield3475 Жыл бұрын

    Isn't he amazing? I had the privilege of seeing the old Jeff Beck group with Rod Stewart and Ron Wood on bass, Nicky Hopkins on piano, back in the late 60's and he was just dazzling back then too. Best Rock band ever! Clearly the top of the Yardbirds class, IMHO.

  • @nigelwillmott6177

    @nigelwillmott6177

    Жыл бұрын

    How I envy you, sir. I would have loved to have seen & heard them live. I wasn't born until the late 60's.

  • @Johngonefishin

    @Johngonefishin

    Жыл бұрын

    I was in Boston the summer of 67', they came thru and I couldn't go.....saw them every time since then, got my hearing damaged standing in front of Jeffs three Univox 6 pack celestion cabs with Marshall and Sunn heads.

  • @northernlight2598

    @northernlight2598

    Жыл бұрын

    Edward, I have the same surname as you. We're from Toronto; where do you folks hail from?

  • @brianrita03

    @brianrita03

    Жыл бұрын

    I saw that band as well. We helped them carry out their Marshall amps. Pretty cool stuff fr a 15 year old.

  • @gregorysakatos4322

    @gregorysakatos4322

    Жыл бұрын

    Yes, awesome band. I caught The Jeff Beck Group in April of '69 with this set up plus drummer Tony Newman at the Fillmore East with opening acts NRBQ and Joe Cocker and the Grease Band. I had seen Jeff with the Yardbirds before that on Long Island with Jimmy Page. That same summer of '69 I caught Led Zeppelin in Central Park in NYC, and then later in August after we got back from Woodstock, we caught Led Zeppelin two nights in a row at the old New York State pavilion at the old 1933 and '64 Worlds Fair grounds. You'll remember the place from the movie MIB (Men in Black), at the end of the film when Tommy Lee Jones is trying to get the bug to eat him, the place he is trying to climb is one of the two towers at that NYS pavilion which goes to a restaurant that looks like a flying saucer. I've always noticed Jeff doesn't use a pick. That has to be one of those personal decisions by him in producing his stunning and beautiful sound. As a drummer of 60 years, I was hoping that night Mick Waller would be there. I understand he was replaced and Tony did the show and did a great job. Mick was one of those drummers on Jeff Beck Truth that reminded me of Mitch Mitchell, Jimi Hendrix's drummer, one of my favorites and one of the best who I caught a few months earlier at the Singer Bowl right down the road. New York was a great place to see, hear and learn from the great bands in the '60's. Always a Who fan, I caught them 20 times in the metro area. My favorite all time concert was in June of '70, The Who at the Metropolitan Opera House. Great show and a time when music was......real music played by musicians. Hard to believe all these guys are almost 80. Well, Ringo is. But then I'll be 71 next month. Boy, if I'd have known how fast this life would go by, I'd have liked to do it a little slower. BTW: On the Truth album, "Beck's Bolero", that's not Mick Waller on drums, but Keith Moon.

  • @williamd4883
    @williamd4883 Жыл бұрын

    It is with heavy heart I revisit this video, an undeniable great was lost today, and I will always be grateful for having the opportunity to have seen this great musician live. RIP Jeff Beck! Uncopiable indeed.

  • @terrykay57
    @terrykay57Ай бұрын

    Rick, I have been a Jeff Beck follower since I first heard “Over Under Sideways Down” and I was reintroduced to his playing on “Definitely Maybe” and I had the life changing opportunity to meet him around the time of his second RRHOF induction. It’s all in his hands BUT… he has the musicallity in his head to pull it from his guitar. I am 67 yrs old and I wept when he died. Thank you

  • @soujrnr
    @soujrnr11 ай бұрын

    One of one sums it up perfectly!! Purely legendary and masterful!

  • @smokingtarheel3003
    @smokingtarheel3003 Жыл бұрын

    I remember listening to "Blow By Blow" in my car back in 1976 after I got my license. "Cause We Ended As Lovers" was immediately my favorite song on the tape. Watching it years later on the Live at Ronnie Scott's DVD, it just brings tears to my eyes. Wired, Guitar Shop, he is amazing. Jeff Beck will never be copied. He is 1 of one. What a beautiful soul! Rick, you were able to describe some of what people have been trying to describe to others for years.

  • @headwerkn
    @headwerkn Жыл бұрын

    Thankyou Rick for the monthly reminder to acknowledge Jeff Beck’s awesomeness. I was 14 when my music teacher gave me ‘Blow By Blow’, told me to listen to it carefully as Jeff Beck was *the* guitar player’s guitar player. Nearly 30 years on I’m yet to see that statement questioned. Such a complete player.

  • @dolly5279
    @dolly52797 ай бұрын

    Rick Beato I watch this programme regularly because I love it so much!!!! THANK YOIU THANK YOU!! THANK YIOU FOR THIS. iT IS ONE OF THE BEST VIEWS OF HOW JEFF BECK PLAYS. Cynthia Allen-McLaglen

  • @josephhobbs3009
    @josephhobbs30099 ай бұрын

    Dude my dogs are calling I got to go take care of them, I love your shows! But Jeb back is off the hook he's from another planet his fingers are incredible! The first time I heard Jeff Beck was 1968 in Northern English pub when a couple of other people! His guitar work was off the hook and was absolutely mesmerizing it was a quiet intimate setting! I wish I could remember the name of the pub. Thank you so much for the video I love joke that I love his guitar work I always wanted to see him and the Robin Trower group get-together that would have been incredible

  • @Xipify
    @Xipify Жыл бұрын

    I'll be 73 here in a couple of weeks and have heard a number of excellent and praiseworthy guitarists over the decades. That said I've never heard a guitarist more capable of emoting through his guitar and projecting that emotion to the listeners like Jeff Beck. He was unbelievable.

  • @thomasengman7655

    @thomasengman7655

    8 ай бұрын

    Maestro *Jeff Beck* he was unique, just love his music and guitarplayin'...thanx Jeff 🤗💙🎸🎶🎵🙏🏽💞🌟

  • @fubartotale3389

    @fubartotale3389

    8 ай бұрын

    I would direct your attention to the guy that Jeff Beck idolized, Roy Buchanan.

  • @Xipify

    @Xipify

    8 ай бұрын

    @@fubartotale3389 I totally agree with him. Though Roy Buchanan never received the recognition he deserved he was an unbelievable guitarist especially live. His studio albums always seemed to fall short of his live material though I didn't care as I have most of his discography.

  • @donttouchband100
    @donttouchband100 Жыл бұрын

    This is the most beautiful obituary for a person and musician who, at the time the video was recorded, was thought to remain with us for a long time. One asks why the good people have to go and all the terrible people who bring misery to the world are allowed to live on. Jeff you gave us so many chills moments rest in peace guitar god.

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