Best part is is he messed up around 8:38, knew it, and laughed it off. Even the greats throw in a clunker, but he owns it and they all have a good laugh. Dude is a world-class maestro.
Beautifull reminder of no matter how godlike a professional musician appears to be, they still are humans; and the fact he missed some notes in concert and take it with humor is just heartwarming ♥
What shall we do to get him more ratings? How about change one of the days of the week to Ericday? Maybe Wednesday. Never was my favorite name. Or maybe we write his name in gigantic letters on the moon so we can see it from earth! Oh I know, how about we put his name on some popular product, like Coke. No longer is it named Coke, it's now named Eric! "Are you thirsty? Would you like an Eric?" "Why, yes I would!"
Some bad haircuts in the mid 80’s for sure, but I never noticed any receding, and he doesn’t strike me as vain, so even if he fell out, I don’t think he’d try to cover it up like Al di Meola.
Every cliffs is different. I will never get tired of listening to each and every one! Pure joyous improv. I love the fact he just goes for it every time. Thanks for sharing this.
As far as I know, he's never let any kind of substance abuse affect his playing, or performance. Carlos Santana said of him many years ago 'He is pure, you can see it in his eyes.' Or something like that. Amazing artist.
People criticizing his playing here is comical. There isn't a single person here who could come within lightyears of touching this, but want to nit-pick at things. Good grief. Just enjoy it. It's ethereal.
I think you can be a fan of Eric Johnson and acknowledge that there are a few timing and execution issues in this performance. It’s not saying he isn’t an amazing player, or even that there aren’t some great moments in this performance- it’s just not his cleanest. No one has to post video of themselves doing it better to say that.
Brilliant, and imperfect at the same time. His approach is very unique, and not easy to pull off. And he improvises, instead of playing the exact same thing every time, which always includes risk. But also produces the best things.
Sounds great! There was a time in 1990-1991 when I could play this flawlessly. I’ve aged, and I still play, not like him/I could, it’s beautiful that he can still play, not note for note, but with the same intensity, freedom and mastery. I am I the only one feeling bad the drummer is stuck inside the acrylic walls of shame?
I always feel like the first part before he gets to the intro in live spots reminds me of the guitar battle in the movie Crossroads. The feel and emotion and interesting movements. Love this.
You are not a fan of this godlike musician or guitar-playing in general if you can't tell what's going to happen when EJ strikes up and loops that G chord no matter what variation of it he decides to play. He always does the same but totally different. It's never the same but you can tell that the greatest melody and instrumental piece of music is about to be played. Years before Cliffs was recorded he knew exactly what it should sound like live and these beautiful and stunning introes are always improvised and the only person on planet earth able to do them like that is Eric Johnson. Every single night he manages to be perfect!
Wow he is awesome! # 1 guitar player among humans!!!! I saw him in concert I think in 2005/06 in Royal Oak Michigan and he keeps getting better and is humble!!
In Future, when I travel through time on and on, I can say to every etherealness : yes, I was at the same Planet at the same time as Eric Johnson ! he plays Cosmic Messages through Space ! to listen him it`s like an inauguration, all right, i go on with practise, thanks Eric
He has NOT lost his chops! I would love to know what his lifestyle is like. He's obviously in great shape and doesn't have arthritis in his fingers. That is a diet thing. GO ERIC!
Every 15-year-old kid does this in his bedroom. If he doesn’t have a video game set, times of changed, I didn’t have UA-cam to learn with when I was 15.
They rarely play his amazing intros to cliffs of dover, where he improvises. Those are just magical and needs a whole other dimension than copying the actual song. I always look for the long versions on youtube because of those ❤️ But I agree. We "only" had our ears back then.
Eric is a risk-taker when he performs. His approach is unpredictable-sometimes it leads to success, while other times it falls short. In contrast, most of his peers opt for a safer route, consistently playing the same solo night after night.
i'm pretty sure most people cant really comprehend what hes actually doing technically melodically and lyrically here . its truly " off the hook " ... to the nth degree. this is what happens when someone totally masters their instrument .
"(of literature, art, or music) expressing the writer's (edit: or in this particular case , a performer's ) emotions in an imaginative and beautiful way. "the poet's combination of lyrical and descriptive power"@@SecularSpinach
The thing is, people don’t have to. The technical ability just allows him to express himself and that’s the beauty of music. This is astounding technically but in reality almost any BB King solo blows it out of the aged musically for most listeners as most listeners aren’t thinking about technicality, they’re thinking about melody. You won’t go home singing this but you’ll go home singing thrill has gone. The beautiful of music.
@@SecularSpinach You might be right, but I don’t think so. I’m a veteran drummer son. I’m well aware what drum shields are used for, & I’ve played behind them quite a few times throughout my career. I still hate them. So STFU & go bug someone else with your nonsense.
Best part is is he messed up around 8:38, knew it, and laughed it off. Even the greats throw in a clunker, but he owns it and they all have a good laugh. Dude is a world-class maestro.
no, the best part is the bass player calling him out on it lol
The tragic thing is his fuck-ups still sound better than everybody else's best licks.
It's how you recover is what counts
Beautifull reminder of no matter how godlike a professional musician appears to be, they still are humans; and the fact he missed some notes in concert and take it with humor is just heartwarming ♥
@@Cabeza492 Truly! Too bad he didn't follow the rule of repeating twice when mistake occurs LOL
Such a beautiful intro. He is like rediscovering his own song
I think he is incredibly underrated. He deserves so much acknowledgment than he’s received. One of histories greatest musicians.
What shall we do to get him more ratings? How about change one of the days of the week to Ericday? Maybe Wednesday. Never was my favorite name. Or maybe we write his name in gigantic letters on the moon so we can see it from earth! Oh I know, how about we put his name on some popular product, like Coke. No longer is it named Coke, it's now named Eric! "Are you thirsty? Would you like an Eric?" "Why, yes I would!"
Hard to believe he's almost 70, he's still got it though. Much love!!!;
I know, he doesn't look it.
Wow! The improvised intro would have been worth the price of admission. EJ is fearless when it comes to taking risks. Spectacular!
Yeah. He seems to explore new things even in a life performance situation.
ua-cam.com/video/5Nd7EZ3k39s/v-deo.html This one still blows me away. Maybe it's because it was the first time I heard him (on PBS/ACL)
blessed to anyone listening to him live in 2023
I can’t believe he isn’t bald. Watch his early videos. Dudes hair been through some thangs. Still amazing. Seems so humble and nice in interviews.
Lol he needs to take some of the money he spends on hair plugs and take some guitar lessons.... Hahaha just a joke
Some men don't get Joe Satriani's Silver Surfer head.
@@hudsondonnell444😂hahaha
Some bad haircuts in the mid 80’s for sure, but I never noticed any receding, and he doesn’t strike me as vain, so even if he fell out, I don’t think he’d try to cover it up like Al di Meola.
@@mywormsand even worse hairstyles today
Every cliffs is different. I will never get tired of listening to each and every one! Pure joyous improv. I love the fact he just goes for it every time. Thanks for sharing this.
As far as I know, he's never let any kind of substance abuse affect his playing, or performance. Carlos Santana said of him many years ago 'He is pure, you can see it in his eyes.' Or something like that. Amazing artist.
Man, All my guitar heroes are aging as well.. but still are "immortal" in their own right.
Nuno seems to have started the transition into plastic man. He can do what he wants, but it was startling when I watched the Rick beato interview.
He plays beautifully and I love his guitar sound. He makes the instrument sing.
Fisrt heard of him and his music in 1990. 34 years later, still love his music...
Met him a few times. Was a customer. Rail thin. Soft spoken. Man of few words.
Man speaks with his fingers not words.
People criticizing his playing here is comical. There isn't a single person here who could come within lightyears of touching this, but want to nit-pick at things. Good grief. Just enjoy it. It's ethereal.
Thank you.
Tengo 22 y tocó esta canción después de un año, realmente no es difícil.
@@DIATUX Post video then
I think you can be a fan of Eric Johnson and acknowledge that there are a few timing and execution issues in this performance. It’s not saying he isn’t an amazing player, or even that there aren’t some great moments in this performance- it’s just not his cleanest. No one has to post video of themselves doing it better to say that.
@@aydenburris8631 I have no idea what that means.
This song never gets old. What a prodigy Eric J is
I could be anywhere in the world and hear a couple notes and know it was this guy immediately. He's truly unique.
mistake is the recipe of success one of the greatest guitar player ever
The Strat is the best guitar ever made and Eric is one of the best who ever played it.
😂 There are millions of people who would disagree with this statement about Strats. Myself being among them.
When I first heard him play this, I was mesmerized...same feeling now❤❤❤❤❤
Been my inspiration since I was 12 , I’m 38 now making my own improv music, thank you Eric 🙏🏾🔥
The Bass player is just amazed by EJs guitar skills, and so he should be.
Excellent sound quality. Thanks for the upload.
The way he gets that Japanese koto type sound is incredible
Our master of tone.......
master even when out of tone apparently :)
thanks for the vid...this is far the most awesome intro of cliffs I watched.
Thanks for sharing ☮️
Awsome so much luv❤thankyou 💖
Brilliant, and imperfect at the same time. His approach is very unique, and not easy to pull off. And he improvises, instead of playing the exact same thing every time, which always includes risk. But also produces the best things.
Excellent!!
This is beautiful.
I am...Speechless...
Loved every single notes of this.
I love this guy!!😃🥰
Gênio!
Sounds great! There was a time in 1990-1991 when I could play this flawlessly. I’ve aged, and I still play, not like him/I could, it’s beautiful that he can still play, not note for note, but with the same intensity, freedom and mastery.
I am I the only one feeling bad the drummer is stuck inside the acrylic walls of shame?
Amazing player! ❤❤❤❤
Such a towering talent. Thank you EJ.
A true master craftsman ! 💞🎶💯
sent from the heavens
GOLD
Damn he was on Fire! Great improvising!
I always feel like the first part before he gets to the intro in live spots reminds me of the guitar battle in the movie Crossroads. The feel and emotion and interesting movements. Love this.
Amazing
Thank you for recording and sharing it with us, the intro is so soothing ☺
LEGEND
1:53 That Koto sound 😮
You are not a fan of this godlike musician or guitar-playing in general if you can't tell what's going to happen when EJ strikes up and loops that G chord no matter what variation of it he decides to play. He always does the same but totally different. It's never the same but you can tell that the greatest melody and instrumental piece of music is about to be played. Years before Cliffs was recorded he knew exactly what it should sound like live and these beautiful and stunning introes are always improvised and the only person on planet earth able to do them like that is Eric Johnson. Every single night he manages to be perfect!
Chill bro. Clapton is GOD. This wasn’t even that impressive.
Awesome!
Great song.
Not many guitar legends left, music will never be the same without them.
legend
My guitar hero, too!!
Wow he is awesome! # 1 guitar player among humans!!!! I saw him in concert I think in 2005/06 in Royal Oak Michigan and he keeps getting better and is humble!!
He's definitely one of the best guitarists in the world, and he plays much harder stuff than Joe and Steve Vai!
I prefer to listen to EJ first, the Joe. Steve V is undoubtedly good, just doesn't appeal to me.
In Future, when I travel through time on and on, I can say to every etherealness : yes, I was at the same Planet at the same time as Eric Johnson ! he plays Cosmic Messages through Space ! to listen him it`s like an inauguration, all right, i go on with practise, thanks Eric
A great muscician...humble all the way.. Genius....human kind!
❤
El mejor siempre
tremendous
Thank you Ken for posting. Thank you Eric for existing.
My pleasure!
Almost 69. Still amazing!
Absolutamente fantástico!
Increíble que a sus 70 años aún tiene el toque
We must protect him at all cost
He is 68 years old that time. Still got skill
Wholly crap! He always blows me away!
Nah, it wasn't wholy crap! Most of it was brilliant.😅
great
One of the hardest song to play ever! For him too :)
Sure seems like a song written to show off the player’s capabilities.
He has NOT lost his chops! I would love to know what his lifestyle is like. He's obviously in great shape and doesn't have arthritis in his fingers. That is a diet thing. GO ERIC!
The all time undisputed champeen guitar anthem.
I never understood why Johnson never got into soundtrack work,........his clean melodies just carries you away in the clouds.
Every 15-year-old kid does this in his bedroom. If he doesn’t have a video game set, times of changed, I didn’t have UA-cam to learn with when I was 15.
They rarely play his amazing intros to cliffs of dover, where he improvises. Those are just magical and needs a whole other dimension than copying the actual song. I always look for the long versions on youtube because of those ❤️
But I agree. We "only" had our ears back then.
My question is, can you play it yourself?
Yeah sure, Eric didn’t have UA-cam either. No excuses bro
I’ve yet to hear anyone capture the essence of the original. I’ve never heard anyone play it to the standards of the EJ in his prime. JMO ever.
@ReignDropsStudio Mateo mancusso can hit it . Shawn Lane , when he was alive.
ほんとにスゲー
心を打つよな
Eric is a risk-taker when he performs. His approach is unpredictable-sometimes it leads to success, while other times it falls short. In contrast, most of his peers opt for a safer route, consistently playing the same solo night after night.
Compared to other performances, this one seemed to be not his best. He definitely is a risk taker and goes for it
It wasn’t until 7:40 that he got to something I recognized.
Shame the audio quality fell apart when it gets interesting…..
I wouldn't mind hearing John Paul Jones sitting in on bass. That would be such a complement to this guy's playing!!
Melody starts at 7.40
Who is Eric Johnson & why is he on UA-cam? He is still killing it!
Good god!
The master....
Кайфовый!
8:28 tom hanks on bass 🙂
Is he playing "Both Sides Now" at the start?
What’s the effect he’s using underneath in the intro?
Is that Roscoe Beck in the bass?
He looks so old... I met him in 99 he was such a humble dude. one of my favorite musicians.
I thought he looked great!
In 99? Sheezus you must be absolutely ANCIENT!!!
Well he is almost 70
He was already 36 when Cliffs Of Dover was released. That’s something most people don’t know.
i'm pretty sure most people cant really comprehend what hes actually doing technically melodically and lyrically here . its truly " off the hook " ... to the nth degree.
this is what happens when someone totally masters their instrument .
"lyrically"? No lyrics in this piece, other than that I take your point...
"(of literature, art, or music) expressing the writer's (edit: or in this particular case , a performer's ) emotions in an imaginative and beautiful way.
"the poet's combination of lyrical and descriptive power"@@SecularSpinach
The thing is, people don’t have to. The technical ability just allows him to express himself and that’s the beauty of music. This is astounding technically but in reality almost any BB King solo blows it out of the aged musically for most listeners as most listeners aren’t thinking about technicality, they’re thinking about melody. You won’t go home singing this but you’ll go home singing thrill has gone. The beautiful of music.
Eric Johnson plays guitar like he speaks with a British accent.
Gotta give the drummer and the bassist props for being able to follow Johnson's constant rushing
That’s what makes the song breathe! Screw playing to a click
Yngwie Johnson - Riffs of Clover 🤣🤣
magnum opus.
He can play a little.
The original Bocchi
that bassist is high as a kite
Slash...Who's????
the new gear is not jivin, he aint diggin all the new gear
I detest playing behind a drum shield. But Eric sounds fantastic.
The drum shield detests you, you probably don't know what it's even for...
@@SecularSpinach You might be right, but I don’t think so. I’m a veteran drummer son. I’m well aware what drum shields are used for, & I’ve played behind them quite a few times throughout my career. I still hate them. So STFU & go bug someone else with your nonsense.
who is the bass player?
Roscoe Beck
cool thanks! love his stage presence..will check him out
Is his timing affected nowadays? Seems he’s a bit ahead of the drummer and bassist.
I've noticed this a lot of the past few tours.
Simply just age, he misses more notes than he used to and is off rhythm but still top notch
I can play all these notes but not necessarily in this order