Stairway to Heaven (Jimmy Page/Robert Plant) - Danish Guitar Performance - Soren Madsen

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  • @ChadieB
    @ChadieB 5 років тому +2886

    It's crazy how a video like this can both inspire me and make me want to quit guitar at the same time

    • @roinujnosde
      @roinujnosde 5 років тому +29

      My feelings exactly

    • @Gunslinger1875
      @Gunslinger1875 5 років тому +17

      Amen

    • @theethinethou
      @theethinethou 5 років тому +70

      Exactly why it’s so deadly to compare yourself to others

    • @Betazeta
      @Betazeta 5 років тому +67

      @@theethinethou exactly this, compare yourself to yourself in the past and you'll have a better time

    • @erichvonmolder9310
      @erichvonmolder9310 5 років тому +19

      You got to practice Bros. You think Jimmy Page got where he was without practicing? No Way.

  • @romannicolai3628
    @romannicolai3628 4 роки тому +144

    Not many people will realise this (classical) is the hardest type of guitar to learn, much respect to this guy, he’s awesome!

    • @u02920
      @u02920 Рік тому

      👏👏👏

    • @iCloutOrg.-uy4rs
      @iCloutOrg.-uy4rs 11 місяців тому

      What makes it harder tho?​@@u02920

    • @Twing223
      @Twing223 10 місяців тому +6

      But if you learn on classical, it makes all types of guitar easy

    • @geoffc376
      @geoffc376 10 місяців тому +1

      And much respect to Jimmy Page

    • @danarcotta1283
      @danarcotta1283 5 місяців тому

      Classical is actually not hard per say, it's being taught How to play it. Every style has its concepts that can be applied accordingly

  • @nichlasbach8409
    @nichlasbach8409 3 роки тому +12

    As a fellow Danish man this guy makes me feel proud of my country

  • @kc9056
    @kc9056 Рік тому +23

    As perfect a cover as I've ever heard ... INCLUDING Jimmy Page !!

  • @jamesgallegos4665
    @jamesgallegos4665 Рік тому +32

    This is when right hand, left hand, ear and brain all work together to make EPIC music happen!

  • @lovesupreme6154
    @lovesupreme6154 5 років тому +38

    First thought: The last thing the world needs is another stairway to heaven cover.
    Second thought: Subscribe to this dude.

  • @caidencavallone7410
    @caidencavallone7410 4 роки тому +34

    This man has achieved the divine mastery of Guitar. One of the best wielders of the instrument. Stunning.

  • @gmiller883
    @gmiller883 5 років тому +1743

    My guitar must be broken, it doesn't do this. Think I'll take it back.

  • @Gunslinger1875
    @Gunslinger1875 5 років тому +89

    The only thing greater than this performance is the ENVY I'm feeling now.

  • @johnsquires911
    @johnsquires911 4 роки тому +59

    His fingers are magic, and his smooth delivery of every note is amazing.

  • @TadehPetrossian
    @TadehPetrossian 4 роки тому +20

    I don’t know why it took UA-cam 4 years to recommend the best guitar player ever to me... I love you, this is beautiful. Thank you

  • @KeithStLouis-yv3bd
    @KeithStLouis-yv3bd 19 годин тому

    Love it! Plays it like he really has a great appreciation for the composition from Mr. Page.

  • @jeddyhi
    @jeddyhi 3 роки тому +18

    Kinda makes you really appreciate the creativeness and talent of Jimmy Page.

  • @SeniorCharry
    @SeniorCharry 3 роки тому +63

    1:14 Probably my favorite cord progression of all time. This song made me pick up the guitar.

  • @new_spin
    @new_spin 5 років тому +1635

    In Guitar Center they let this guy play Stairway...

    • @jakematthews6982
      @jakematthews6982 5 років тому +13

      New Spin Party on...

    • @FatDane_
      @FatDane_ 5 років тому +15

      No denying that...

    • @JalapenoJoseph
      @JalapenoJoseph 5 років тому +16

      That was all i could think the whole time! Hahaha

    • @Anatomy894
      @Anatomy894 5 років тому +1

      Hopefully after September We can really find out if it's aloud . But you can play Highway to Hell. 😃

    • @blaketaylor4763
      @blaketaylor4763 5 років тому +17

      At the guitar center i always go to i was playing it and one of the employees was singing along with me and we attracted a small crowd, so i guess my guitar center doesnt abide by the laws of the universe lol

  • @ChrisThompson-wq6td
    @ChrisThompson-wq6td 3 роки тому +29

    One of the most beautiful pieces ive ever heard. Never underestimate just how beautiful classical guitar is. So pretty... Theres a reason why most pieces with classical has no words. And this is the best example

    • @mikellaxton3708
      @mikellaxton3708 3 роки тому +1

      Your right

    • @siggifreud812
      @siggifreud812 10 місяців тому

      YES, but.......I kept singing the words in my head as he played.......

  • @Impractical_Engineer
    @Impractical_Engineer 4 роки тому +31

    Each note he delivers is like traveling though a well spoken story that you never want to end. When it does end you feel the need to listen again

  • @oswaldodemoura8657
    @oswaldodemoura8657 Місяць тому +2

    What else can I say that hasn't been said already? Superbly played!

  • @rovingroller4190
    @rovingroller4190 5 років тому +10

    Breathtaking - the instrument becomes an extension of the body and doesn’t need to be grabbed or treated harshly.

  • @leefranks1181
    @leefranks1181 Рік тому +8

    This was played at my Brother's funeral, he was a huge Led Zep fan. He'd absolutely love this version, incredible musicianship, the dexterity is just superb. Thank you for sharing ❤

  • @Maikhoust
    @Maikhoust 5 років тому +676

    This man has to be one of the best guitarists i have ever seen. Absolutely insane! Liked and subbed.

    • @sorenmadsencom
      @sorenmadsencom  5 років тому +105

      Thank you.

    • @emilpoulsen830
      @emilpoulsen830 5 років тому +7

      it was tooooo fucking fast bro did you ever hear the song?

    • @suerte03211978
      @suerte03211978 5 років тому

      @@emilpoulsen830 Wromh chords, too.

    • @ron99693
      @ron99693 5 років тому

      ua-cam.com/video/ry17P8W04pQ/v-deo.html

    • @daviddeane3163
      @daviddeane3163 5 років тому +13

      I have to agree and regret to have not found him sooner. Inspired me to finally pick up my guitar and start playing again! I haven't touched it in many years...

  • @thebeast6951
    @thebeast6951 3 роки тому +7

    The guitar is simply speaking. Incredible

  • @flingy
    @flingy 2 роки тому +18

    He plays this so effortlessly... So skillful and a joy to watch and listen to.

  • @FrancescoPiccinelli
    @FrancescoPiccinelli Рік тому +1

    This videos proves the undebatable superiority of classic technique in music. I think it is a valid argument for every instrument: you build for yourself a great classic technique, then you can literally do whatever you want.

  • @Edogg626
    @Edogg626 3 роки тому +4

    I don’t even know what to say….. just beautiful.

  • @zulfi9
    @zulfi9 4 роки тому +2

    GOAT of Guitar intros

  • @richardstoker810
    @richardstoker810 4 роки тому +5

    This mans timing and frazing are from the gods, he has teqniq that can only be dreamed of.

  • @e.p.yoneda3641
    @e.p.yoneda3641 4 роки тому +2

    ow can a person dislike a genius like that? A god with your guitar, they don´t play, they talk to ours souls.

  • @nvrumi
    @nvrumi 3 роки тому +16

    What a lovely arrangement of a classic rock song. This one actually works.
    It also makes me understand just how well written Stairway really is. I heard chords and harmony lines I hadn’t heard before.

  • @BrunnanG
    @BrunnanG 3 роки тому +4

    When talent and expertise is at this level that anyone with an ear can appreciate you'd also have to appreciate the expert's interpretation. It's the artist's interpretation that is the enjoyment.

  • @iduncanw
    @iduncanw 5 років тому +113

    Had a pretty rough few weeks and this made life just that little bit better for a while, thank you.

    • @tigertiger1699
      @tigertiger1699 5 років тому +11

      Not alone, 7 billion more of you...., not alone🌹

    • @SeAn-ic1ni
      @SeAn-ic1ni 4 роки тому +1

      Olllllóp

  • @TZamBAL
    @TZamBAL 5 років тому +4

    And this is what a lifetime of experience in doing what you love looks like.

  • @DashCamAdventures4U
    @DashCamAdventures4U 4 роки тому +7

    Man! If I could only play like this! I've been playing guitar for more than 49 years and I play by ear only which means I can play along with songs playing from the radio, cd, youtube or wherever, but I know I will never, no matter how hard I try to be able to play like this man! He is very gifted!

  • @alexandero9936
    @alexandero9936 4 роки тому +5

    The way he periodically speeds the song up, makes it a bit slower, adds his own twists makes it probably my favourite version of all, second only to the original

  • @rickgarcia8481
    @rickgarcia8481 4 роки тому +43

    Jeez, you have to admire someone that can just play such a beautiful piece like this... He makes this look so easy... I never get tired of hearing this song in any variation

  • @flaviosan3020
    @flaviosan3020 Місяць тому

    this man is one of the very few allowed to play this piece also in a shop.

  • @craigm5751
    @craigm5751 5 років тому +3

    I don't play, I know squat but this mans channel is incredible.

  • @skylersmarr
    @skylersmarr 5 років тому +7

    There's something beautiful, and very enjoyable about watching someone play an instrument they love. Anyone can pick up a guitar, but very few can pick it up and play it with passion like this. Especially when considering how long hes probably been practicing. Well done and all these years later this man is still in love.

  • @kiwiauldphart
    @kiwiauldphart 4 роки тому +30

    I've watched/listened to this about 5 or 6 times this evening and come to this lay and subjective conclusion....while Soren is unquestionably masterful, the arrangement of this piece is absolutely sublime!

  • @imsouthwood
    @imsouthwood 3 місяці тому +1

    It brings a tear to my eyes that I'll never that good on my guitars.

  • @Armafly
    @Armafly 5 років тому +6

    I would love to see him to play an electric guitar. In any case he is just GREAT!

  • @yannicksanchez5931
    @yannicksanchez5931 5 років тому +8

    A great classical heavy metal masterpiece played by a classical guitar master. Just astounding !!!

  • @DaniHMcV
    @DaniHMcV 5 років тому +11

    This song was written to be played like this. Perfection

  • @powerp1282
    @powerp1282 5 років тому +7

    Hats off my friend , as a guitarist for 32 years I remember stairway to heaven and smoke on the water being banned from guitar shops ,but stigma aside,I was shocked how much I enjoyed nothing else matters ,basically beautiful take flawlessly executed my friend cheered me up anyway ,have a go at testament the ballad ,I reckon your style of playing would fit nicely with the IINTRO ,I WOULD LIKE TO HEAR YOUR TAKE ON IT ANY WAY , I think if u can refresh stairway heaven ,what can u do to something else ,have a look

  • @BazzarLazar
    @BazzarLazar 5 років тому +5

    Purity of the utmost eloquence of melody and harmony naturally resonates the heavens of angelic bliss here in and forever quaint !!!!!

  • @dorcasbass5585
    @dorcasbass5585 5 місяців тому

    Many years ago, I used to do what you do now Soren., and I held in my heart a quote from Segovia "feel the note" & from American guitarists "humm it" I guess they mean, no sticky! Get rid of it!

  • @MrWhite-sd1hl
    @MrWhite-sd1hl 5 років тому +5

    Sir, as a 45 yr player I have to tell you you have the finest touch on an acoustic guitar I have ever heard. I could put down my Hummingbird and listen to you all day.

  • @hermanrich2953
    @hermanrich2953 4 роки тому +2

    I love to hear Soren playing Led Zeppelin's The rain song

  • @steveb7595
    @steveb7595 4 роки тому +9

    I have heard SWH played untold times, and in different ways. This dude adds another level. His pace, and the clarity of the sound helped me to understand why the original composition remains a masterpiece.

  • @mikeskora7760
    @mikeskora7760 2 роки тому

    Finally I found a channel that I've been looking for for a long time

  • @011obrad
    @011obrad 5 років тому +20

    Great performance. Just great. This man is obviously a highly educated musician. Only educated classic guitar players hold guitar and play in this way. My suggestion - try hear it at 0.85% or 0.9% speed. I'm a fan.

    • @TheTheRandomShow1234
      @TheTheRandomShow1234 5 років тому +2

      How someone holds the guitar usually has no indication of skill. Holding this style is indicitave of the flamenco style of guitar nothing more nothing less.

    • @011obrad
      @011obrad 5 років тому

      @@TheTheRandomShow1234You might be right. But then again, I can probably attach hundreds of video links showing that flamenco guitarists don't hold guitar the way Soren does. Holding a guitar neck to a 45 degrees angle on the left leg (for the right-hand guitar players) is indicative for people who studied guitar at schools/universities. For instance, this is a flamenco guitarist: ua-cam.com/video/ARngRnlhzZw/v-deo.html ,and this is not: ua-cam.com/video/YIGm5-hdl7o/v-deo.html - both excellent.

    • @TheTheRandomShow1234
      @TheTheRandomShow1234 5 років тому +1

      @@011obrad you are definitely correct I when I say flamenco I mean to say someone who Hs studied classical guitar or Spanish guitar they are almost the same and both style are known to hold the instrument at an angle . Do you happen to know why ? Other than comfort I'm guessing?

    • @011obrad
      @011obrad 5 років тому

      @@TheTheRandomShow1234 To be perfectly honest - I have no idea why. But my wild guess would be comfort as well (and probably easier touch on the higher notes). I might be wrong though.

    • @kentrice1958
      @kentrice1958 5 років тому +1

      agreed. Awesome technique and facility. But yeah, a little rushed. Just because you CAN play it faster doesn't mean that you SHOULD. Could have been a little more contemplative. But man is he good!!

  • @Claudio-dl6ug
    @Claudio-dl6ug 2 місяці тому

    Flames are all long gone but the pain lingers on. What a line.

  • @viterievents-nightlifeeven9870
    @viterievents-nightlifeeven9870 5 років тому +9

    Beautiful. Simply beautiful. Would love to see it played live. Thank you for sharing.

  •  5 років тому +1

    Muy buen cover

  • @henrywolf5332
    @henrywolf5332 5 років тому +4

    The cleanest UA-cam version I’ve heard. Can’t knock on this virtuoso but I was wishing for the solo with split screen rhythm. Only because he is so amazing.

  • @MartinCJMongiello
    @MartinCJMongiello 2 роки тому +1

    Great kitchen music!

  • @RUS.KAZ.
    @RUS.KAZ. 2 роки тому +8

    Спасибо!
    Очень красиво!
    Легенда рока

    • @mikegeroev4536
      @mikegeroev4536 Рік тому

      Сыграно буд-то с имитацией вокала Планта👍

  • @jwn0be
    @jwn0be 5 років тому +2

    you know all those little adjustments to the original, the ones covers usually make, the ones that bug you..... none here. hats off all those tiny adjustments work towards the adaptation to a spanish acoustic guitar. brilliant version.

    • @DreadJester448
      @DreadJester448 5 років тому

      100% agree. Most of the time those little adjustments irritate me to no end, but this sounds absolutely perfect

  • @canconservative8976
    @canconservative8976 5 років тому +33

    Bravo!....excellent interpretation... and it is astonishing the mastery of Jimmy Page and Robert Plant, to have composed a timeless masterpiece.

  • @jonnypaco3393
    @jonnypaco3393 3 роки тому +1

    Bella storia

  • @davidmuls2743
    @davidmuls2743 3 роки тому +4

    I’ve just ordered the sheet music for this piece. I am an intermediate level classical guitarist who loves Led Zeppelin. This arrangement seems to me like an excellent piece for the intermediate level guitarist because it includes several techniques that need to be mastered at that level such as barre chords, arpeggios, rasguado type strumming etc... It’s so nice to be able to practice these techniques while playing one of the most iconic rock songs on a classical guitar and make it sound so genuine. Truly superb arrangement. The video showing the hand positions and strumming patterns is also extremely well done.

  • @ssgemeritus2115
    @ssgemeritus2115 5 місяців тому

    As a Zeppelin fan, you did the song justice. Well done sir.

  • @stevenhoman2253
    @stevenhoman2253 5 років тому +6

    Not a tune I care to hear terribly much as a former guitarist. But his performance has convinced me otherwise. Bravo.👏👏👏👏👏

  • @norbertschmidt4247
    @norbertschmidt4247 3 роки тому +2

    Einfach nur wow.....

  • @caratcranker5874
    @caratcranker5874 5 років тому +19

    BRILLIANT again. !! powerful fingers deliver precise tone here.

  • @edwardashley6688
    @edwardashley6688 20 днів тому

    Incredible!! Profoundly Amazing!! 😊. Masterful Guitar Work!!!

  • @adipardita5232
    @adipardita5232 5 років тому +8

    thank you Sir for opening my eyes.. i'm trying flute now

    • @katzhunter4473
      @katzhunter4473 5 років тому +2

      Adi Pardita make sure to inhale with nose to avoid a teabagging effect.

  • @gordonadams5891
    @gordonadams5891 4 роки тому +1

    I love how clean is his technique. No scraping of strings.

    • @liampostema9254
      @liampostema9254 4 роки тому

      wel a few times😜 but yeah very clean!!!

  • @leslassiter6378
    @leslassiter6378 5 років тому +5

    Wow. Just wow. You must see his performance of "Nothing Else Matters", by Metallica, if you haven't already. If it doesn't bring tears to your eyes, then you are not human.

    • @nygman7017
      @nygman7017 5 років тому +1

      Amazing

    • @JunKus3R
      @JunKus3R 5 років тому

      nOt HuMAn, hurr durr. What a common and shallow thing to say.

    • @leslassiter6378
      @leslassiter6378 5 років тому +1

      @@JunKus3R , Haters gonna hate.

    • @punkerpoo45
      @punkerpoo45 5 років тому

      Well i saw it and it was great BUT my eyes r dry as fuck and i STILL kinda feel human so....

  • @chrisvesy7245
    @chrisvesy7245 5 років тому +5

    I thought...no...not the song everyone plays but ...WOW!! I've never heard it played like this!!! Fantastic!!...gotta hear that again👍

  • @mssavage6927
    @mssavage6927 3 місяці тому

    Guitar is like wine it get better as it ages. Is the best way I can give anyone advice. As the more you play the better your playing gets. Just like wine the more it sits the more it get better. Or whiskey in barrels.

  • @rossprivate5456
    @rossprivate5456 5 років тому +10

    he doesnt just make that guitar talk ,he's translating it into 400 languages simultaneously and perfectly

  • @gavinstakem6371
    @gavinstakem6371 4 роки тому +2

    That was very beautiful

  • @jrwardle1
    @jrwardle1 5 років тому +9

    Love this, love your playing. So much I purchased the sheet music (plus a few others!) Thank you!

  • @marcsz7179
    @marcsz7179 5 років тому +2

    I can only guess Jimmy Page would be very proud of your inspiring interpretative performance of this masterpiece...

  • @AdamSmith-qh8tj
    @AdamSmith-qh8tj 5 років тому +18

    Outstanding! The passion when he playing is just amazing!

  • @ORCECpwpro
    @ORCECpwpro 3 роки тому +2

    At the end of every junior high dance this was the last song where I could finally get the courage to ask for a dance, Valerie Star - I hope you still remember me and laugh with a little smile.

  • @randywhitaker8828
    @randywhitaker8828 5 років тому +7

    This guy did a wonderful job. Thanks for sharing

  • @b-cuddsfood7024
    @b-cuddsfood7024 Рік тому

    No one is as good as this. No one. This is by far the perfection no one will be able to play.

  • @tanjah9810
    @tanjah9810 3 роки тому +6

    the best guitar performance I've ever heard! Just great!

  • @teslaedison6236
    @teslaedison6236 3 роки тому +1

    The way Jimmy spiced up this song live was genius.

  • @LinaMaishe
    @LinaMaishe 5 років тому +7

    So clean performance, I love it very much. Thank you

  • @albert8734
    @albert8734 5 років тому +2

    No more words than all my respect for you, Mr. Madsen.

  • @cathyt144
    @cathyt144 5 років тому +7

    He plays as if hes feeling every note in his soul ❤️. Absolutely amazing My late husband played and his guitars name was " Maria" Thank you for sharing your awesome talent .😃💖

  • @bobhuffman1336
    @bobhuffman1336 3 роки тому +2

    Sofisticated guitar at its best !

  • @saurabhgupta-rd9hs
    @saurabhgupta-rd9hs 7 років тому +7

    only 1 word ... AWESOME

  • @billjoyce5525
    @billjoyce5525 3 роки тому

    We have the same Cordoba guitar!! I just threw mine out the window after listening to this fantastic player...

  • @viveksonar6910
    @viveksonar6910 5 років тому +3

    You inspired me... I ll play my guitar on daily basis.
    You are fcuking stylish man 😎🙏

  • @raulwalters5565
    @raulwalters5565 8 місяців тому +1

    This man makes the guitar 🎸 sing WOW 🎉

  • @clifflong1203
    @clifflong1203 4 роки тому +3

    Wow! Plays the melody and vocal notes together!! Epic

  • @arthurdduda63
    @arthurdduda63 5 років тому +2

    Amazing, and very beautiful

  • @WickerwomanBrickparachute
    @WickerwomanBrickparachute 5 років тому +11

    So incredibly good, it opened my heart right up and made me feel better. Thank you.

  • @ib2505
    @ib2505 5 років тому +1

    After 18 years I feel like playing again. I don't know now if I will, but thank you Maestro.

  • @ВладимирИпполитов-ш9щ

    Исполнение просто шикарное! Спасибо!

  • @evanschneider47
    @evanschneider47 4 роки тому +3

    one thing I took away from this video is that there are no small notes. every single one matters and greats a masterpiece such as this

  • @peterhall6656
    @peterhall6656 3 роки тому

    He is so good. As a mathematician one sees exceptional people and you wonder how they do it. This guy has real class and would frighten off a lot of lower skilled people.

  • @damiandaly8552
    @damiandaly8552 3 роки тому +5

    At last I found one that doesn’t belt the crap out of he instrument pretending to have drums. Absolutely beautiful skill

  • @logicnotfeelings3835
    @logicnotfeelings3835 2 місяці тому

    You are certainly a guitar master.

  • @mishuin8665
    @mishuin8665 8 років тому +4

    Oh, my! Its so heavenly!

  • @daverkb
    @daverkb 5 років тому +1

    Thanks! Playing -- very Nice!!! And the split screen helps self-taught folks catch on. Thanks for you awareness of this