SRV hands down goat....He played strings so thick it make most players fingers bleed if they could even bend a chord..A true legend gone way to soon,his best was still yet to come
One of the things I have found playing heavy strings is you don't need to pick very hard to get very clear notes. Pair that a with tremble bleed mod and the highs don't get muddy down sounding at lower volumes that they would without the mod.
That guitar starts out as an inanimate object but as soon as Stevie picks it up and starts playing it becomes a living breathing entity. A supernatural Talent.🎸
SRV was my first love. I think everyone thinks of him as an absolute burner and aggressive but, to me, he is an absolute MASTER of dynamics. He sets up every blazing run through incredible control and the magical push and pull of dynamics.
Totally agree! My dad introduced to him when I was very young and grew up listening to him, I'm 26 now and still listens to him regularly! He has a way with the guitar that translates emotions to music in a way I have not yet experienced anyone else do
On my way to some college class when i heard on the radio he died. Sat down and cried! To this day, still not sure if i was crying for him after his hard work getting his life in order or all the music the world was gonna miss out on. 😢
I’m 56 years old and in all my years I have never, ever seen anybody who “gets it” like you do; I’ve just subscribed and I’m going to purchase every course & lesson you offer. Your reaction to the playing here is *everything*. Thank you so much.
Every time I listen to this, I smile when Johnny Copeland comes in. Man, what a voice! Such a stark juxtaposition with how SRV sings. This whole performance is one of the greatest of all time, in my opinion.
I have to agree this performance is the best live performance I ever seen I got the DVD from my brother and he'll never get it back from me I watch it all the time it's gospel to me.
Stevie is the GOAT man. Nobody else has ever made a guitar look and feel to those watching and listening like it is physically a part of him. Spiritual.
@@blainetrahan8883 BB’s guitar looked like it was his newborn baby, Jimi’s guitar looked like it was his woman, but Stevie’s looked like it was another limb
Seen him 7 times in concert, and I can say that there is no one who becomes one with his guitar better the SRV. Just watch his body language and facial expressions and you can tell the guitar has become part of him. He brings me to tears Everytime I hear him and remember all the concerts.God truely blessed this man with unbridled talent
I grew up with Stevie Ray Vaughan and he was to me back then and of course still is the goat...he is like an open channel every single time you watch him play...but this performance with Copeland is so full of absolute joy of playing...Stevie has such respect to his friend up there and never interfere or trying to force Copeland in any direction but just let the tones go where they want...oh it’s such a great moment in time there and it’s just pure musical perfection... Whenever I watch Stevie nowadays on YT or on a dvd or such...it always brings out tears from my eyes...he was such a beautiful soul and an out of this world musician...taken away from us way way to soon...thank you Stevie...thanks for showing us your soul through your music...
I do believe this quite possibly may be one of the, if not, THE greatest performances in music history. Every single thing about it could not be ANY better.
SRV is the only one that makes my hair stand on end, when I listen to him play, it’s a going to church, feeling the Holy Spirit moment. I have every album in his catalog and know it by heart, have been a die hard fans for ever, never get tired of listening to Stevie. RIP Mr Vaughn.
This is the music you live for, It cuts right into your soul and demands your love which you are happy to give. The world of music lost out when SRV died but he left part of his soul behind in the music we love him for and we were lucky to have him for the time we did.This is a gift of music that just keeps on giving and you never get tired of it.The way he played is as close to real magic as your gonna get and you can nearly see his soul. The power of it is hard to describe this music like the cold gives me Goosebumps.
Michael, you are spot on. The more a person occupies that space of “the moment”, the more you become aware of the stark contrast of not being in that kind of atmosphere. It breathes different. Time moves different. You become instantly addicted. The rest of your days are spent seeking every nook and cranny of that space you can find. I appreciate you Michael, thank you for your teaching and insight.
I like how theres nothing he's hiding behind... you hear his strings and even the little buzzes and it all seems to fit into the melody he's setting......
Before I even watch this, this is my favorite video of SRV and I even got drunk with Shameka Copeland while we talked about how great her dad was, centered around this performance. Thanks for this one!!!
What always gets me about this song is SRV's vocals. The growl, the softness, the drawn out descent of the last word in the lyrics, etc. It is indeed a masterclass of blues. Multiple guitar techniques, not to show off his ability, but to add the feel the song is meant to convey. Same with his vocals, multiple techniques, the growl, the whisper, the descending drawl, not as a display of his vocal prowess, but to serve the song. I often play along with this song, love it.
I've watched the Live at Montreux 1982 & 1985 DVD so many times I've lost count. Religiously when I was teenager, it completely capsulized me and threw me in a haze of goosebumps, tears, and amazement. I was new to learning the six string and it brought on a wave of inspiration like no other, it's one of core reasons why I really stuck to playing and practicing. Witnessing this was honestly like a spiritual moment if that makes any sense. I don't know, I regard it as some type of monolith in my life. Next to hearing/watching Jimi Hendrix and Tyler Childers for the first time, and receiving spare computer parts as a kid from my Drum teacher to build with. Blew me away unlike any concert I witnessed or watched. The whole band is tight, in the pocket, bringing Johnny in at the perfect moments, and all the colors they are able to create is just incredible, truly incredible. Stevie's entire presence, chops, confidence, aura, and how it changes is fascinating too. The drugs and whiskey had a part, I'm aware, but it's more than that. Like the music started communicating with me on an emotional and subconscious level, almost hypnotizing, as strange as that sounds. It's hard to describe I guess. Anyways, this particular song of the concert always blows me away. It was unreal to hear you say, react, and notice everything I did and have the same excitement/passion from it - as no one else I've shown and watched it with felt this way or was moved by it like I was. Happy to know I'm not alone haha. Keep up the great work Mr. Palmisano, and thank you for being my guitar Teacher. EDIT: Just finished the whole video and I can definitely say I that I felt it and will do everything I can to keep that feeling alive.
This is one of my favorites I’m physically and mentally exhausted when the song is over. When Johnny sings it just adds another layer of texture. When I get frustrated trying to learn scales and play jazz I go back to this and feel the pure energy, power and heart that can be conveyed in I IV V with minor pentatonic. Never forget why we play not to show off, not to impress with our scale and chord knowledge but for that moment when we are tuned in to our soul and it just comes out and everyone can feel it.
I so love when serious and knowledgeable guitar players like yourself break down any performance by Stevie but this particular one is so special and you captured the essence of it so beautifully. Stevie couldn't play without losing himself in sweet surrender and being swept away in musical bliss. In turn he swept all of us away with him. It is why he is so captivating and mesmerizing to watch💙. Thank you Michael for this gem💙🎸🎶‼️
It's been 15 years for me now with Stevie. Been hooked from day 1. So glad people are still out there finding him and listening. There are many greats. For me he is the greatest. He has held something special for me all these years. When him and I jam out, I leave this earth.
Here I am watching this yet again. Stevie's respect for Johnny and Johnny's brilliance is such a wonderful thing to watch. This stuff should be played in schools to kids. This is how we do it. This is how we make the world better. If you have influence, take it and run....
When he starts the tremolo picking it’s lights out. The back and forth motion, at that speed, for that amount of time, with the varied dynamics is Mind blowing. Very idiosyncratic imaginative, energetic and physically/technically awesome. My favorite SRV moment for sure.
I'm not a guitar player, but I did see SRV live & you nailed it! He emoted through his guitar, went to another place & invited you to join him on the journey. I've seen alot of bands & great guitarists, but no one had the stage presence of Stevie, nor have I seen a crowd / audience so captivated & locked in to the place Stevie was taking us to. It's very difficult to describe. Thank you for this!
Michael, I agree with you 100%. SRV was the reason I played from the first time I saw him in 1984 at 13 years old on PBS showing of Austin City Limits. My dad bought my my first Strat in 87, and I’ve been playing ever since. To this day I have also been trying to reach the Zen that was SRV, occasionally on stage I feel it. Thank you so much for this honest and genuine expression of your kindred affection for Stevie and the blues.
Masterclass. The dynamics! This is what the Stevie clones miss. Also... 'living for the whiskey, wine and gin'. You know that was the place he was in at the time. Deep!
If I'm not mistaken this is after he got sober. I think charley gave him the charley guitar as a gift for getting sober. I could be wrong but I'm pretty sure
@@jakeritchie3805 actually Jake this was in 1982 so quite some time to go before sobriety. The white guitar was from Charley's guitar shop and he customized it in collaboration with Stevie. Stevie usually plays "Charley" when he performs "Life Without You" written by Stevie in honor of Charley after his sudden passing.✌️💙
Playing a slow blues is the hardest thing to do and you nailed the genius of SRV with this . I've been blessed on a few occasions to become "weightless" and it is pure bliss. One night I was performing an improv piece on my acoustic 12 string and when I was done it felt like I just landed. Could not recall all that I did but the standing O I received told me it must have been ok, along with the feeling of the most incredible mental musical high. A friend said they could see that I became one with the guitar. It is a spectacular feeling
Thanks for this, Michael ! I do believe that in fact Johnny forgot the lyrics when he went in front of the mic and that is why he launched into a solo. Stevie realised and that is why that he said “Ha!” . In the end of the original video Johnny tells something to stevie and i believe its something along the lines of “I forgot the lyrics there” and then both of them start laughing. Truly an amazing performance.
I know beyond zero about how to play a guitar. But I don’t have to know anything about playing to know that SRV was a master of his craft. I recognized his genius from the first time I listened to him. But I so appreciate hearing someone like yourself who does know about guitar explain why and how he was so good!! It makes me appreciate Stevie’s greatness all the more. I gave you a 👍🏻 and subscribed.
SRV is the reason I watch video's like this and have become addicted to music over the years. I do play guitar, but realized years ago that attempts to mimic him are futile. Sure, I could learn the phrases and triads and all that, but SRV possesses something that can't be taught or replicated. The way he attacks the guitar from all angles, while being as dynamic and articulate as humanly possible, he is truly a once in a millenia player. When I first discovered him (early 2000's) i went around showing all of my friends and none of them got it. The best way I've ever been able to describe SRV is that if you watch his face, his body language while he is playing, you could be deaf and still hear it. The emotion/energy/rage/heartbreak/happiness/sadness that SRV can put into the guitar will forever be a thing of wonder. My favorite life performance of his is the Live at the El Mocambo version of Texas Flood. There is a note that he hits combined with his facial expressions at like 1:53 that gives me goosebumps EVERY. SINGLE. TIME. Plus, I've always been partial to "Number One"
People are so surprised the first time they hear Stevie sing. My heart breaks every time I hear him. Such a huge loss. I never met him but when he passed it hurt so bad. That's how great he was.
It was a strat replica made for him by a guy in Dallas with Danelectro pickups and a hardtail. I believe the decal was just added as Fender didn't make it - but there are some custom shop replicas and I think John Mayer has one.
I mean, are you kidding? This is just mastery at its best. I never forget where I was when I heard he passed away rest in peace Stevie Ray Vaughan. Thank you for everything you’ve given us.
“It’s warm it’s everywhere it’s electric. His mouth is open his body is shaking, this has been the goal of my life this is church for me” Ditto. -Subscribed
Man I love this video. It really shows the greatness of the man. As if his playing weren’t enough, he Showed such utmost respect for Johnny Copeland, and any of the players that came before him. Period. I remember reading a story once of how a promoter changed the billing on a show so that Stevie was headlining, and BB was opening for him. Stevie refused to play if BB didn’t go on last. Stevie was quoted Saying BB King doesn’t open for anybody. What a man he did so much for the blues. Got to love him and miss Him.
and when the blues really works is when its like you're being told a story of something that had only just happened, like they're re-living this story, and your on the edge of your seat waiting to hear how its going to end. Thats what Stevie was best at, expressing that story with every beat of his heart.
I know I'm a year late seeing your reaction. But you are so spot on. All I can say is stevie and johnny take me to the alley. I get lost, captivated and mesmerized. There are so many amazing nuances that you don't see individually but yet it comes together in such a way that, again, you are transported to another world in that alley. I have watched this video so many times and still do. There is no greater talent than SRV in my book
Amazing video, I've been trying to convey to my family for years what guitar expression and passion looks like and you nail it here. When you can just feel the music in your bones and its like your body starts to act all by itself and the notes just come from the ether.
Rest Peacefully Stevie Ray!! The Greatest Ever For My Money!!! And Yes Sir, There Is Not A Greater Feeling Than Being Up There And Nailing It!! Like You Said, Not A Bad Note Can Be Played, And Everyone Right On!! No Higher High Than That!!
I agree that SRV was the GOAT. I love how the community of fans knows so much about him. Most people who are a fan of his seem so educated about his music. I don’t think people really do their research anymore with artists they listen do. For some people the music is a lifestyle on its own.
Awesome video thank you I don’t play guitar but I love Stevie Ray Vaughan I listen to his music he puts me in a trans I have never heard anybody who plays like him I’m still waiting
My mother was a lifelong musician. One of those backwoods Mississippi people that played music. She always spoke to me about the FEEL of, and inside of music. This video displays that and srv is the reason I picked up a guitar. I wanted to express the feelings I had through music. Thank you for showcasing this. I sincerely appreciate it.
RIP Stevie Ray. Damn bro, he just channeled it ALL. At a time now when music seems mostly devoid of emotion, SRV reminds us what it's all about. I really miss him.
You have perfectly crystallized why SRV has been by favorite player for 30+ plus. Player and instrument as one. His ability to emote through the guitar had seen no parallel. There is a mystical, psychic, spiritual connection made with the listener as if by magic. I wept the day he died, I knew the world would be that much less. Thank you for paying such a thoughtful homage to one of my most beloved heroes.
Hey Professor, you get it. You explained blues in a way that most people fail to understand. How can a I IV V over and over feel so different every time you hear it? It's because the emotion comes out over the basic framework of the song. Rock is about melodies, blues is about feel.
first of all, thanks to be part of vour channel. I never played a instrument, but i always wanted to. but my hearing and my finger never did the same as i expected, but mayby the listener, it was i have no words for it. But, me and my partner had a Kneipe, it means a pub and restaurant at Cologne, because we are Gay, everyone was expecting "gaymusic or old german -schlager" indeed, we did this the first years, but after we build us our own standard, because of we had open longer as other pubs, and guests could wish songs, we did a change from Gay-Pub to a must to be in Music-Club, and often there were nights, talking about best guitar-music and i played them all, Rory Gallagher, Pink Floyd, john-butler trio (Ocean), alvin lee and george harrison and albert king, and don`t blame me for much more, i have forgotten to name, but and this is the sense of my writing, i know by watching and hearing the video, this was a special one, and as i had first listen to it, i knew it. Sorry for my broken english, not marianne, just Charly
I still remember my best gig from over 10 years ago: The crowd was feeling every song, a line 150' long out of the clubs doors , 55 songs, blew out my vocal chords and the manager kissing me as she says, "You make me money!" Like Mike said, it's the reason for playing.
Man, I love the emotions you show when you break these videos down. Shows me how much emotion is involved when you love what you do. Special moment for me. Thank you.
One of my fav songs of all time. I'm a beginner playing simple shapes I don't know if I've had "a moment" but just had a feeling of "wow that noodling sounded pretty good tonight". Then I hop on UA-cam and you said that. Thanks brother for what you do
I was listening to my Sunday night blues radio station in a 1983ish heat of a pacific summer … It was the kind of station with no advertisements on the lords day I was enjoying relaxing and listening, listening and relaxing - all a sudden a rain comes in on a dark sky at night and Tin Pan Alley rolls in across the AM waves At 14 I was transformed for the rest of my life - In those days I helped my mother clean for a living at a local school. When I was 15 I found an old nylon string guitar body in the school dumpster - I grabbed it out and took it to the music teacher to ask what was wrong with it - teacher said the students had banged it up but actually it was ok. She put some strings on it and said if I could tune it I could have it. I’d never been taught how to play a guitar let alone tune it - but I had the thought that if I played the strings of a guitar in the classroom I could just tune it to that sound … I was right - and on that day that teacher gifted me my first acoustic nylon classic guitar … she was banged up - but she was my first great love of my life … I treated her like a Queen. She allowed me to learn the first fingerings of my young life that opened the eargasmic universe of the blues … For the rest of my life I dreamed of owning a Fender Stratocaster I had to wait until I was 42 to finally buy my very first electric guitar - ironically it was a custom Telecaster. I spent an entire year shopping for my first electric guitar - and despite trying 100’s of Strats I just never found one with the sound I wanted. But there was one shop that had this custom telecaster that I unconsciously could not stop touching and playing and enjoying at least for an hour every time I went in that shop. Well a year passes and I tell the shop owner that I’m struggling to find my Strat. He taught me … don’t buy a brand - look to buy the tone. That was it … I laid down my hard earned money and walked away with a Telecaster. I can say without bias - this telecaster has the Tin Pan Alley tone I have lived for all my life… One month after buying that Telecaster - Shop calls me “Come”. I go. There in the shop was a 1988 Made In Japan Silver Fender Strat - Those who know …know what I’m talking about. But I had to go ask my wife if I could afford a second bombshell of a financial investment in joy. She acquiesced like the queen she is. I go back in to the shop - too late … the Silver Strat had been sold … I turn to leave - shop says “wait” He goes out back and returns with a blond Matsumoku Aria Pro II Stratocaster - oh my days … the tone … THE TONE of a threeway Strat switch with the quack of a 5 way switch hanging in between bridge position and middle positions … aaahhhhhhh my god Suffice it to say - I laid my good money down and took my blond home to take her place next to my dirty brunette custom Tele. I’m 53 now. I have a harem of guitars … sixteen all told. Sweet Sixteen. Every Sunday - I pull my Custom Tele and Matsumoku out and play. That’s my blues. Rest in Harmony SRV and Mr Copeland All respect to Shemekia Copeland - a great musical artist in her fathers footsteps.
I was born in 1990. The year he left us. I was shown his music at a very early age. I was captivated and absolutely in love with the music. SRV has been a staple in my life ever since. Not only is he my all time favorite musician , but he has always been my hero. I appreciate this video Michael as I do all of yours. Thank you for doin what you do in keeping all of this great music alive and relevant.
SRV did love the Legends like Johnny. I saw an interview on UA-cam with Chris Layton & Tommy Shannon and they said when the arrived to play a concert at Red Rocks B.B. King was on stage playing. Stevie asked why. They told him B.B. was opening for him. He said No, he should never open for him like this. Great interview. Thanks for playing Stevie. I'm now subscribed.
I love the way he caught the "mistaken" note, adjusted, recycled it to make it his own. How many times have I heard - "If you make a mistake, work it back in again so it sounds like you did it on purpose"?
What Michael is saying is exactly right. This video of SRV above all others is a masterclass of dynamics and emotion, never mind the best in class playing.
@@chantzarcher4807 my opinion his tone was just as good before the dumbles when he just used vibroverbs, supers, twins, marshall c&c/majors...my point is the man knew tone he had some of the best ears for killer guitar tone. That plus his hands, a massive amount of his tone came from his hands, 2/3rds probably.
I keep coming back to this reaction, over and over again, You just nailed this Michael, I get so much more from this than any other reaction I have seen anywhere. This is perfection. Thankyou.
I heard SRV play in Springfield, MA, just a few short months before he left us. Both of those, the concert and his future, now part of history, leave me crying. It's as if he were carving the air.
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this performance was amazing, but this one is something else.......
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Your description of this music was spot on, great observation of SRV'S music that is attached to his soul.
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Would love to see you review Danny Gatton, if you have not already! Great great channel!!
You just said that I’m cool…yay! I’m not a musician but I just always loved the blues SO much that I’m…livin’ for it. (😳…😎)
SRV hands down goat....He played strings so thick it make most players fingers bleed if they could even bend a chord..A true legend gone way to soon,his best was still yet to come
One of the things I have found playing heavy strings is you don't need to pick very hard to get very clear notes. Pair that a with tremble bleed mod and the highs don't get muddy down sounding at lower volumes that they would without the mod.
He did for a short time before switching to a light guage
Man you cannot overlook Reese Wynan, Chris Layton, and Tommy Shannon. Such an amazing band.
I agree. You have to be the top of your game to be able to support a virtuoso that is jamming every night.
Kudos 👏
That guitar starts out as an inanimate object but as soon as Stevie picks it up and starts playing it becomes a living breathing entity. A supernatural Talent.🎸
SRV was my first love. I think everyone thinks of him as an absolute burner and aggressive but, to me, he is an absolute MASTER of dynamics. He sets up every blazing run through incredible control and the magical push and pull of dynamics.
Absolutely.
Mine as well, Texas flood on vinyl from my dad's collection around 1990-1991 I was 5 it changed my life
Totally agree! My dad introduced to him when I was very young and grew up listening to him, I'm 26 now and still listens to him regularly! He has a way with the guitar that translates emotions to music in a way I have not yet experienced anyone else do
RIVIERA PARADISE!
On my way to some college class when i heard on the radio he died. Sat down and cried! To this day, still not sure if i was crying for him after his hard work getting his life in order or all the music the world was gonna miss out on. 😢
I’m 56 years old and in all my years I have never, ever seen anybody who “gets it” like you do; I’ve just subscribed and I’m going to purchase every course & lesson you offer. Your reaction to the playing here is *everything*. Thank you so much.
Amen!!!
Yea his reactions are great, alot of times are first watches too.
Amen bro!
Every time I listen to this, I smile when Johnny Copeland comes in. Man, what a voice! Such a stark juxtaposition with how SRV sings. This whole performance is one of the greatest of all time, in my opinion.
Ditto
I have to agree this performance is the best live performance I ever seen I got the DVD from my brother and he'll never get it back from me I watch it all the time it's gospel to me.
Absolutely.
So glad to see that even after 32yrs Stevie Ray is being appreciated as the best guitar player ever to play the guitar!!
And he played with 13s. Crazy strong hands he had. He was a master at his craft. What a special guitar player. My favorite.
Stevie's voice was amazing as well as his guitar playing. It's often overlooked
Honey over Gravel!
Correct one off 👌
100%
Never.
@@LodvarDude I'm not sure what you mean.
Even Albert King just sat and watched as SRV played... there's nothing to say when such a master play the blues...
Stevie is the GOAT man. Nobody else has ever made a guitar look and feel to those watching and listening like it is physically a part of him. Spiritual.
You are correct.
@@blainetrahan8883 BB’s guitar looked like it was his newborn baby, Jimi’s guitar looked like it was his woman, but Stevie’s looked like it was another limb
@@jamesbashford1693 yes, everything just flows out of him.
@@jamesbashford1693 Totally agree
@@jamesbashford1693 Amen
Seen him 7 times in concert, and I can say that there is no one who becomes one with his guitar better the SRV. Just watch his body language and facial expressions and you can tell the guitar has become part of him. He brings me to tears Everytime I hear him and remember all the concerts.God truely blessed this man with unbridled talent
I grew up with Stevie Ray Vaughan and he was to me back then and of course still is the goat...he is like an open channel every single time you watch him play...but this performance with Copeland is so full of absolute joy of playing...Stevie has such respect to his friend up there and never interfere or trying to force Copeland in any direction but just let the tones go where they want...oh it’s such a great moment in time there and it’s just pure musical perfection...
Whenever I watch Stevie nowadays on YT or on a dvd or such...it always brings out tears from my eyes...he was such a beautiful soul and an out of this world musician...taken away from us way way to soon...thank you Stevie...thanks for showing us your soul through your music...
I have been watinig for stevie for a long time, you literly made my day. Tanks.
Go baby GO!
Same!!!! This is going to be so wonderful!!! And w/Johnny Copeland, too?!?! 💙💜💙💜💙 One of my all time favorites performances... of any genre!!
I think playing with SRV would make any guitarist feel a little bit insecure…
Same!! Such an amazing song.
I do believe this quite possibly may be one of the, if not, THE greatest performances in music history. Every single thing about it could not be ANY better.
SRV was a master of the instrument, the tragedy of his premature loss is felt when watching this.
SRV is the only one that makes my hair stand on end, when I listen to him play, it’s a going to church, feeling the Holy Spirit moment. I have every album in his catalog and know it by heart, have been a die hard fans for ever, never get tired of listening to Stevie. RIP Mr Vaughn.
Do you have Strike Like Lightning on Alligator Records quite good also
Ive heard this a 1000 times but every time I hear it's like I never heard it before
This is the music you live for,
It cuts right into your soul and demands your love which you are happy to give.
The world of music lost out when SRV died but he left part of his soul behind in the music we love him for and we were lucky to have him for the time we did.This is a gift of music that just keeps on giving and you never get tired of it.The way he played is as close to real magic as your gonna get and you can nearly see his soul.
The power of it is hard to describe this music like the cold gives me Goosebumps.
Michael, you are spot on. The more a person occupies that space of “the moment”, the more you become aware of the stark contrast of not being in that kind of atmosphere. It breathes different. Time moves different. You become instantly addicted. The rest of your days are spent seeking every nook and cranny of that space you can find. I appreciate you Michael, thank you for your teaching and insight.
True.
I like how theres nothing he's hiding behind... you hear his strings and even the little buzzes and it all seems to fit into the melody he's setting......
Before I even watch this, this is my favorite video of SRV and I even got drunk with Shameka Copeland while we talked about how great her dad was, centered around this performance. Thanks for this one!!!
Tommy Shannon leaning over and saying "he does that to us every night don't feel bad..."
I saw Stevie live in July 1990 the year he died. He opened for Joe Cocker on my 19th birthday. AMAZING show. Never forget it.
My dad was huge into Stevie, BB, Albert, and Clapton. This is the music of my childhood.
What always gets me about this song is SRV's vocals. The growl, the softness, the drawn out descent of the last word in the lyrics, etc. It is indeed a masterclass of blues. Multiple guitar techniques, not to show off his ability, but to add the feel the song is meant to convey. Same with his vocals, multiple techniques, the growl, the whisper, the descending drawl, not as a display of his vocal prowess, but to serve the song.
I often play along with this song, love it.
SRV is the greatest. His tone, guitar config and the outfits. Legendary all around.
He was such a good player and singer and I didn’t even realize how perfect his style was lol
srvs vocal alone, is a master class
Probably the best performance ever done by any artist
This is one of my go to songs when I'm in that mood. It's a masterpiece.
I've watched the Live at Montreux 1982 & 1985 DVD so many times I've lost count. Religiously when I was teenager, it completely capsulized me and threw me in a haze of goosebumps, tears, and amazement. I was new to learning the six string and it brought on a wave of inspiration like no other, it's one of core reasons why I really stuck to playing and practicing. Witnessing this was honestly like a spiritual moment if that makes any sense. I don't know, I regard it as some type of monolith in my life. Next to hearing/watching Jimi Hendrix and Tyler Childers for the first time, and receiving spare computer parts as a kid from my Drum teacher to build with.
Blew me away unlike any concert I witnessed or watched. The whole band is tight, in the pocket, bringing Johnny in at the perfect moments, and all the colors they are able to create is just incredible, truly incredible. Stevie's entire presence, chops, confidence, aura, and how it changes is fascinating too. The drugs and whiskey had a part, I'm aware, but it's more than that. Like the music started communicating with me on an emotional and subconscious level, almost hypnotizing, as strange as that sounds. It's hard to describe I guess.
Anyways, this particular song of the concert always blows me away. It was unreal to hear you say, react, and notice everything I did and have the same excitement/passion from it - as no one else I've shown and watched it with felt this way or was moved by it like I was. Happy to know I'm not alone haha.
Keep up the great work Mr. Palmisano, and thank you for being my guitar Teacher.
EDIT: Just finished the whole video and I can definitely say I that I felt it and will do everything I can to keep that feeling alive.
This is one of my favorites I’m physically and mentally exhausted when the song is over. When Johnny sings it just adds another layer of texture. When I get frustrated trying to learn scales and play jazz I go back to this and feel the pure energy, power and heart that can be conveyed in I IV V with minor pentatonic. Never forget why we play not to show off, not to impress with our scale and chord knowledge but for that moment when we are tuned in to our soul and it just comes out and everyone can feel it.
SRV's signature swing puts him above many. His technical skills set him apart from everyone. There will never be another.
I so love when serious and knowledgeable guitar players like yourself break down any performance by Stevie but this particular one is so special and you captured the essence of it so beautifully. Stevie couldn't play without losing himself in sweet surrender and being swept away in musical bliss. In turn he swept all of us away with him. It is why he is so captivating and mesmerizing to watch💙. Thank you Michael for this gem💙🎸🎶‼️
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@@ragtie6177 high praise, thank you✌️🎸🎶
It's been 15 years for me now with Stevie. Been hooked from day 1. So glad people are still out there finding him and listening. There are many greats. For me he is the greatest. He has held something special for me all these years. When him and I jam out, I leave this earth.
Here I am watching this yet again. Stevie's respect for Johnny and Johnny's brilliance is such a wonderful thing to watch. This stuff should be played in schools to kids. This is how we do it. This is how we make the world better. If you have influence, take it and run....
This is probably my favorite version of my favorite SRV song!
This IS the top of the mountain.
Have you heard the live in Japan(?) Where he does dirty pool into tin pan? Man it's insane!!
@@dannyeglen4750 man, I can't say that have. But I'll fix that straightaway. Thanks for the tip, Friend!
@@kevinhill6079 It's like a half tone difference between the 2 but when he drops it, instant chills! He was fantastic
@@dannyeglen4750 Man! You've got to stop! I get off in two hours! You're making time drag sooooo slowly!
Lol, all good Friend! I'm excited to hear it!
When he starts the tremolo picking it’s lights out. The back and forth motion, at that speed, for that amount of time, with the varied dynamics is Mind blowing. Very idiosyncratic imaginative, energetic and physically/technically awesome. My favorite SRV moment for sure.
Fantastic intro Michael. Stevie is basically flawless, watching him perform live is seeing someone whose soul is possessed by the blues
I'm not a guitar player, but I did see SRV live & you nailed it! He emoted through his guitar, went to another place & invited you to join him on the journey. I've seen alot of bands & great guitarists, but no one had the stage presence of Stevie, nor have I seen a crowd / audience so captivated & locked in to the place Stevie was taking us to. It's very difficult to describe. Thank you for this!
Michael, I agree with you 100%. SRV was the reason I played from the first time I saw him in 1984 at 13 years old on PBS showing of Austin City Limits. My dad bought my my first Strat in 87, and I’ve been playing ever since. To this day I have also been trying to reach the Zen that was SRV, occasionally on stage I feel it. Thank you so much for this honest and genuine expression of your kindred affection for Stevie and the blues.
Stevie really was the king. Makes me proud to be from Austin.
Reminds me of the magic of Jimi Hendrix performing red house at Woodstock.
Him and that guitar were an absolute liquid for a while.
Love how you point out every musician in the band. To often this does not get appreciated like how incredible Reece Wynans on organ was.
Masterclass. The dynamics! This is what the Stevie clones miss. Also... 'living for the whiskey, wine and gin'. You know that was the place he was in at the time. Deep!
If I'm not mistaken this is after he got sober. I think charley gave him the charley guitar as a gift for getting sober. I could be wrong but I'm pretty sure
@@jakeritchie3805 actually Jake this was in 1982 so quite some time to go before sobriety. The white guitar was from Charley's guitar shop and he customized it in collaboration with Stevie. Stevie usually plays "Charley" when he performs "Life Without You" written by Stevie in honor of Charley after his sudden passing.✌️💙
Johnny Copeland the master of tone and mood..😊
Playing a slow blues is the hardest thing to do and you nailed the genius of SRV with this . I've been blessed on a few occasions to become "weightless" and it is pure bliss. One night I was performing an improv piece on my acoustic 12 string and when I was done it felt like I just landed. Could not recall all that I did but the standing O I received told me it must have been ok, along with the feeling of the most incredible mental musical high.
A friend said they could see that I became one with the guitar. It is a spectacular feeling
Thanks for this, Michael ! I do believe that in fact Johnny forgot the lyrics when he went in front of the mic and that is why he launched into a solo. Stevie realised and that is why that he said “Ha!” . In the end of the original video Johnny tells something to stevie and i believe its something along the lines of “I forgot the lyrics there” and then both of them start laughing. Truly an amazing performance.
Totally right. SRV sang the part after Johnny. Thats why he turns to him, smiles and points his fingers to Johnny with a "ha ha" on his lips.
I know beyond zero about how to play a guitar. But I don’t have to know anything about playing to know that SRV was a master of his craft. I recognized his genius from the first time I listened to him. But I so appreciate hearing someone like yourself who does know about guitar explain why and how he was so good!! It makes me appreciate Stevie’s greatness all the more. I gave you a 👍🏻 and subscribed.
SRV is the reason I watch video's like this and have become addicted to music over the years. I do play guitar, but realized years ago that attempts to mimic him are futile. Sure, I could learn the phrases and triads and all that, but SRV possesses something that can't be taught or replicated. The way he attacks the guitar from all angles, while being as dynamic and articulate as humanly possible, he is truly a once in a millenia player. When I first discovered him (early 2000's) i went around showing all of my friends and none of them got it. The best way I've ever been able to describe SRV is that if you watch his face, his body language while he is playing, you could be deaf and still hear it. The emotion/energy/rage/heartbreak/happiness/sadness that SRV can put into the guitar will forever be a thing of wonder. My favorite life performance of his is the Live at the El Mocambo version of Texas Flood. There is a note that he hits combined with his facial expressions at like 1:53 that gives me goosebumps EVERY. SINGLE. TIME. Plus, I've always been partial to "Number One"
MORE OF THESE PLEASE!!!!!
People are so surprised the first time they hear Stevie sing. My heart breaks every time I hear him. Such a huge loss. I never met him but when he passed it hurt so bad. That's how great he was.
Never seen a Strat with 3 lipstick single coils...I really love Reese Wynans' work with Stevie.
It was a strat replica made for him by a guy in Dallas with Danelectro pickups and a hardtail. I believe the decal was just added as Fender didn't make it - but there are some custom shop replicas and I think John Mayer has one.
@@TK-fk4po it was made for him by charley wirz, the guy who stevie dedicated 'Life Without You' to
@@bensblues Ah ok. It was called Charley correct?
SRV was so badass. Helluva dresser to boot.
I mean, are you kidding? This is just mastery at its best. I never forget where I was when I heard he passed away rest in peace Stevie Ray Vaughan. Thank you for everything you’ve given us.
“It’s warm it’s everywhere it’s electric. His mouth is open his body is shaking, this has been the goal of my life this is church for me” Ditto. -Subscribed
Man I love this video. It really shows the greatness of the man. As if his playing weren’t enough, he Showed such utmost respect for Johnny Copeland, and any of the players that came before him. Period. I remember reading a story once of how a promoter changed the billing on a show so that Stevie was headlining, and BB was opening for him. Stevie refused to play if BB didn’t go on last. Stevie was quoted Saying BB King doesn’t open for anybody. What a man he did so much for the blues. Got to love him and miss Him.
and when the blues really works is when its like you're being told a story of something that had only just happened, like they're re-living this story, and your on the edge of your seat waiting to hear how its going to end. Thats what Stevie was best at, expressing that story with every beat of his heart.
I know I'm a year late seeing your reaction. But you are so spot on. All I can say is stevie and johnny take me to the alley. I get lost, captivated and mesmerized. There are so many amazing nuances that you don't see individually but yet it comes together in such a way that, again, you are transported to another world in that alley. I have watched this video so many times and still do. There is no greater talent than SRV in my book
Amazing video, I've been trying to convey to my family for years what guitar expression and passion looks like and you nail it here. When you can just feel the music in your bones and its like your body starts to act all by itself and the notes just come from the ether.
I saw SRV 89-90' NYE at the Fox in Atlanta ...best concert I ever seen
Stevie always respected the originals. So modest but so great
Rest Peacefully Stevie Ray!!
The Greatest Ever For My Money!!!
And Yes Sir, There Is Not A Greater Feeling Than Being Up There And Nailing It!! Like You Said, Not A Bad Note Can Be Played, And Everyone Right On!!
No Higher High Than That!!
I agree that SRV was the GOAT. I love how the community of fans knows so much about him. Most people who are a fan of his seem so educated about his music. I don’t think people really do their research anymore with artists they listen do. For some people the music is a lifestyle on its own.
Awesome video thank you I don’t play guitar but I love Stevie Ray Vaughan I listen to his music he puts me in a trans I have never heard anybody who plays like him I’m still waiting
My mother was a lifelong musician. One of those backwoods Mississippi people that played music. She always spoke to me about the FEEL of, and inside of music. This video displays that and srv is the reason I picked up a guitar. I wanted to express the feelings I had through music. Thank you for showcasing this. I sincerely appreciate it.
From a guy who just likes to know how they do it (i dont want to be a guitar player) you're doing a great service. Thanks for it my man ;)
RIP Stevie Ray. Damn bro, he just channeled it ALL. At a time now when music seems mostly devoid of emotion, SRV reminds us what it's all about. I really miss him.
You have perfectly crystallized why SRV has been by favorite player for 30+ plus. Player and instrument as one. His ability to emote through the guitar had seen no parallel. There is a mystical, psychic, spiritual connection made with the listener as if by magic. I wept the day he died, I knew the world would be that much less. Thank you for paying such a thoughtful homage to one of my most beloved heroes.
I love this video. Johnny forgot the words to the verse so he played and Stevie sang the verse . At the end Stevie laughs at Johnny and hugs him.😀🎵🎶🎸
This is why I love music! People, together, just on top of their game enjoying themselves while creating art.
I saw Johnny Copeland at Belly Up Tavern Solana Beach and he could fill the room with just his voice.
Love Stevie Ray Vaughan!! Best blues I've ever heard.
Hey Professor, you get it. You explained blues in a way that most people fail to understand. How can a I IV V over and over feel so different every time you hear it? It's because the emotion comes out over the basic framework of the song. Rock is about melodies, blues is about feel.
pouring rain in Maryland is fine as long as it isn't flooding down in Texas
first of all, thanks to be part of vour channel. I never played a instrument, but i always wanted to. but my hearing and my finger never did the same as i expected, but mayby the listener, it was i have no words for it. But, me and my partner had a Kneipe, it means a pub and restaurant at Cologne, because we are Gay, everyone was expecting "gaymusic or old german -schlager" indeed, we did this the first years, but after we build us our own standard, because of we had open longer as other pubs, and guests could wish songs, we did a change from Gay-Pub to a must to be in Music-Club, and often there were nights, talking about best guitar-music and i played them all, Rory Gallagher, Pink Floyd, john-butler trio (Ocean), alvin lee and george harrison and albert king, and don`t blame me for much more, i have forgotten to name, but and this is the sense of my writing, i know by watching and hearing the video, this was a special one, and as i had first listen to it, i knew it. Sorry for my broken english, not marianne, just Charly
Just discovered this performance yesterday and Michael does a breakdown today! What perfect timing!
I've been waiting for srv for agesssss. Tysm 🤘🤘🤘
Stevie was the best friend I never had. Spent so much time listening and playing along with him.
I still remember my best gig from over 10 years ago: The crowd was feeling every song, a line 150' long out of the clubs doors , 55 songs, blew out my vocal chords and the manager kissing me as she says, "You make me money!" Like Mike said, it's the reason for playing.
7:46 thanks for mentioning Tommy Shannon laying it down. Double Trouble never gets enough credit. They're tighter than bark on a tree!
Stevie was truly amazing, he never learned to read a note of music. Knew his chords everything else was practice and ♥
Man, I love the emotions you show when you break these videos down. Shows me how much emotion is involved when you love what you do. Special moment for me. Thank you.
SRV….GOAT….Stevie is my pastor, I’m in his Church
I love it when Michael says, "Everything's fungible! This is one of those nights."
One of my fav songs of all time. I'm a beginner playing simple shapes I don't know if I've had "a moment" but just had a feeling of "wow that noodling sounded pretty good tonight". Then I hop on UA-cam and you said that. Thanks brother for what you do
It's ok to dress like a wizard...if you are one.
🐐 SRV 🐐
I was listening to my Sunday night blues radio station in a 1983ish heat of a pacific summer …
It was the kind of station with no advertisements on the lords day
I was enjoying relaxing and listening, listening and relaxing - all a sudden a rain comes in on a dark sky at night and Tin Pan Alley rolls in across the AM waves
At 14 I was transformed for the rest of my life - In those days I helped my mother clean for a living at a local school. When I was 15 I found an old nylon string guitar body in the school dumpster - I grabbed it out and took it to the music teacher to ask what was wrong with it - teacher said the students had banged it up but actually it was ok. She put some strings on it and said if I could tune it I could have it. I’d never been taught how to play a guitar let alone tune it - but I had the thought that if I played the strings of a guitar in the classroom I could just tune it to that sound … I was right - and on that day that teacher gifted me my first acoustic nylon classic guitar … she was banged up - but she was my first great love of my life … I treated her like a Queen.
She allowed me to learn the first fingerings of my young life that opened the eargasmic universe of the blues …
For the rest of my life I dreamed of owning a Fender Stratocaster
I had to wait until I was 42 to finally buy my very first electric guitar - ironically it was a custom Telecaster. I spent an entire year shopping for my first electric guitar - and despite trying 100’s of Strats I just never found one with the sound I wanted. But there was one shop that had this custom telecaster that I unconsciously could not stop touching and playing and enjoying at least for an hour every time I went in that shop. Well a year passes and I tell the shop owner that I’m struggling to find my Strat. He taught me … don’t buy a brand - look to buy the tone. That was it … I laid down my hard earned money and walked away with a Telecaster.
I can say without bias - this telecaster has the Tin Pan Alley tone I have lived for all my life…
One month after buying that Telecaster - Shop calls me “Come”.
I go.
There in the shop was a 1988 Made In Japan Silver Fender Strat - Those who know …know what I’m talking about.
But I had to go ask my wife if I could afford a second bombshell of a financial investment in joy.
She acquiesced like the queen she is.
I go back in to the shop - too late … the Silver Strat had been sold …
I turn to leave - shop says “wait”
He goes out back and returns with a blond Matsumoku Aria Pro II Stratocaster - oh my days … the tone … THE TONE of a threeway Strat switch with the quack of a 5 way switch hanging in between bridge position and middle positions … aaahhhhhhh my god
Suffice it to say - I laid my good money down and took my blond home to take her place next to my dirty brunette custom Tele.
I’m 53 now. I have a harem of guitars … sixteen all told. Sweet Sixteen.
Every Sunday - I pull my Custom Tele and Matsumoku out and play.
That’s my blues.
Rest in Harmony SRV and Mr Copeland
All respect to Shemekia Copeland - a great musical artist in her fathers footsteps.
I was born in 1990. The year he left us. I was shown his music at a very early age. I was captivated and absolutely in love with the music. SRV has been a staple in my life ever since. Not only is he my all time favorite musician , but he has always been my hero. I appreciate this video Michael as I do all of yours. Thank you for doin what you do in keeping all of this great music alive and relevant.
Morning coffee ✅
Suns shining ✅
New reaction from Michael ✅
Stevie and Johnny ✅
Great start to the day ✅
OMG 😳. I’m 63 and never heard or seen this video. Thank you for sharing this video. 🤘🏽🙏🇺🇸
SRV did love the Legends like Johnny. I saw an interview on UA-cam with Chris Layton & Tommy Shannon and they said when the arrived to play a concert at Red Rocks B.B. King was on stage playing. Stevie asked why. They told him B.B. was opening for him. He said No, he should never open for him like this. Great interview. Thanks for playing Stevie. I'm now subscribed.
I love it that you mentioned "Stop Making Sense". Not a typical credit from a guitar guy, but I'm right there with you.
I love the way he caught the "mistaken" note, adjusted, recycled it to make it his own. How many times have I heard - "If you make a mistake, work it back in again so it sounds like you did it on purpose"?
What Michael is saying is exactly right. This video of SRV above all others is a masterclass of dynamics and emotion, never mind the best in class playing.
Oh my god, the tone.
I've heard good tone, I've heard great tone.
Stevie just crushes that tone, like a mountain, with those bare hands of his
It’s those dumbels
@@chantzarcher4807 my opinion his tone was just as good before the dumbles when he just used vibroverbs, supers, twins, marshall c&c/majors...my point is the man knew tone he had some of the best ears for killer guitar tone. That plus his hands, a massive amount of his tone came from his hands, 2/3rds probably.
I keep coming back to this reaction, over and over again, You just nailed this Michael, I get so much more from this than any other reaction I have seen anywhere. This is perfection. Thankyou.
I heard SRV play in Springfield, MA, just a few short months before he left us. Both of those, the concert and his future, now part of history, leave me crying. It's as if he were carving the air.
That Hammond in the back was the icing on this spectacular cake. There is no sound like in all of music
I love the Peavey T-60 !!!