U2's The Edge - Full BIMM Masterclass

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  • Опубліковано 12 січ 2017
  • We were very lucky at our 2016 Dublin Graduation to be joined by U2's The Edge - here's his entire inspiring Masterclass!
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 122

  • @KevinZ2269
    @KevinZ2269 2 роки тому +21

    Every time I hear the Edge speak - I am reminded of why I love him and his guitar playing. Wow. Thanks edge. I’m a drummer and you inspire me more than any musician in the world. Thank you for being you sir. God Bless

  • @christopherwagner3240
    @christopherwagner3240 3 роки тому +59

    I've met Edge a few times. Really wonderful person. Humble, thoughtful, kind, respectful. amazing that's remained this way with all the success

  • @markweaver8529
    @markweaver8529 3 роки тому +31

    Such a chilled cool person.
    No ego just a genuine down to earth guy.

  • @davidrobinson5180
    @davidrobinson5180 3 роки тому +8

    Edge was raised on renaissance choral music. It makes total sense as you listen to his playing.

  • @MrWholphin
    @MrWholphin 3 роки тому +41

    I‘m interested that you can be one of the most successful musicians in history, a living legend, and still be a bit nervous in a small public speaking gig. Wise guy, and a good talk all the same.

    • @justinlee3191
      @justinlee3191 Рік тому +2

      Humble to the core❤ Love this guy🤘

  • @riffratt
    @riffratt 3 роки тому +25

    Guru Edge, humble and epic, what a legend

  • @horsemanpit8812
    @horsemanpit8812 3 роки тому +11

    Edge’s unintentional ASMR.

  • @philldag
    @philldag 2 роки тому +3

    What a great man - so gentle in his approach to everything - not loud or outspoken and certainly not OTT at all in anything he does.

  • @2000stephenellis
    @2000stephenellis 3 роки тому +34

    Gotta love Edge ... so so down to earth .. bless him .. !!

    • @ericgibson8796
      @ericgibson8796 3 роки тому +1

      He's a servant. Similar to another famous David.

    • @2000stephenellis
      @2000stephenellis 3 роки тому +1

      @@ericgibson8796 Forgive me Eric lad ..but i`m at a bit of a loss as to the other "Dave" might be please enlighten ?...

    • @zarniwoopb6078
      @zarniwoopb6078 3 роки тому

      @@2000stephenellis Gilmour?

    • @2000stephenellis
      @2000stephenellis 3 роки тому

      @@zarniwoopb6078 Yes... Dave G too is a rather nice fella !!

    • @oreally8605
      @oreally8605 Рік тому

      ​@2000stephenellis David of the Bible. King David King of Judah and Israel. David Gilmore is an atheist on his way out.

  • @cacildoneto5090
    @cacildoneto5090 4 роки тому +31

    U2 is the best Rock Band Hall of Time 🇧🇷

  • @jmaccess
    @jmaccess 5 років тому +25

    Edge is awesome

  • @u2phreak
    @u2phreak 3 роки тому +6

    So awesome that the Edge recommends Malcolm Gladwell's Outliers 🤘 a fave book of mine too! I respect the Edge so much, what a humble and wise soul. 🙌

  • @hillbrookguitarstudio4070
    @hillbrookguitarstudio4070 3 роки тому +12

    Beautiful words....just made it a beautiful day.

  • @quiteon
    @quiteon Рік тому +2

    Amazing humble and wise speech. Don’t do pleasent thing. Take risk, Fail better and get out of your comfort zone to feel the emergency to create and be fully connected in the moment. Thatis the message I got from him. Thank you.

  • @celestxl835
    @celestxl835 3 роки тому +3

    I feel so bad watching this for free because this is a goldmine for aspiring musicians like myself

  • @highsocietysongchannel
    @highsocietysongchannel 3 роки тому +2

    As an older brother, born in the U.S. with roots in Ireland, thank you for sharing this thoughtful wisdom.

  • @AngelMartinez-qs3cf
    @AngelMartinez-qs3cf 3 роки тому +5

    Excellent, very inspirational speech. Possibly one of the best inspirational speeches I've ever heard! I like how The Edge keeps it real and sincere. People generally should take criticism well. A lot that of things that people can say to you, can be good criticism. Thank you for posting this.

  • @ChuckFinnley-hx4fy
    @ChuckFinnley-hx4fy Рік тому +1

    To Mr Thee Edge I hear you brother you are a great moderator for open minded people that want to learn about art and genuinely loving kind hearted people I really appreciated you're contribution to master class

  • @vebu1174
    @vebu1174 3 роки тому +1

    that was a cracking speech...what a lovely guy.

  • @weedeeeter
    @weedeeeter 3 роки тому +20

    The easiest Irish accent to understand! U2 is great, no one plays like The Edge!

    • @davidg0101
      @davidg0101 2 роки тому +4

      That’s because he’s Welsh born in England to be fair.

    • @colinmcdonough4034
      @colinmcdonough4034 9 місяців тому

      ​@@davidg0101he has lived in Ireland since he was one year old.

  • @alfredogarcia4887
    @alfredogarcia4887 3 роки тому +3

    Just perfect!

  • @djmojolosangeles8190
    @djmojolosangeles8190 2 роки тому

    Awesome wisdom and much respect for this man! May God Bless you!

  • @MegaMixking
    @MegaMixking 3 роки тому +2

    amazing -= cheers from Vegas

  • @graemelang111
    @graemelang111 3 роки тому +8

    Love The Edge really decent guy, that's a pretty big Connect Four board.

  • @Msln-ju3xo
    @Msln-ju3xo 2 роки тому

    An inspiration to many ....... thank u. 🙏

  • @mikeintrance
    @mikeintrance 3 роки тому

    Brilliant thoughts! It's just a gift and pleasure that a Man of this callibre shares his experience.

  • @matthewcasey892
    @matthewcasey892 3 роки тому +3

    Good advice, I’ll take it, cheers.

  • @thomasaghotmail
    @thomasaghotmail Рік тому

    What an elegant, great guy.

  • @theobooth7570
    @theobooth7570 3 роки тому +2

    He keeps your attention.

  • @mruncletheredge
    @mruncletheredge 4 місяці тому

    A true Scholar and a Gentleman.....

  • @karimkauak207
    @karimkauak207 3 роки тому +5

    wena Edge, grande ! saludos desde Chile

  • @briandoyle3507
    @briandoyle3507 Рік тому +3

    The most perfect album...in my opinion,UNFORGETTABLE FIRE.Your guitar playing is the reason!

  • @carolienvandenbos7921
    @carolienvandenbos7921 3 роки тому +13

    I was able to give him a personal letter outside the hotel in Amsterdam. So cool...he said nothing and looked at me. He accepted it and stuck it inside his leather jacket. Verry nice person xxx

    • @allhimwithme5115
      @allhimwithme5115 3 роки тому +1

      Sometimes silence is more precious than words; what a marvelous experience.

    • @aloha29wind36
      @aloha29wind36 3 роки тому +1

      the edge is like most of the irishs.....a genuine personn

    • @goldenultra
      @goldenultra 2 роки тому

      @@aloha29wind36 his Welsh.

  • @glynmatthews678
    @glynmatthews678 5 місяців тому

    total legend

  • @wandafischetti1186
    @wandafischetti1186 2 роки тому +1

    THE EDGE IS A WONDERFUL RESPECTFUL MAN, HUMBLE HE'S THE BEST MAN IN BETWEEN IRISH PEOPLE OF U2!! LOVE.

  • @Getyabootsoffskinny
    @Getyabootsoffskinny 3 роки тому +3

    Genuine ❤

  • @BuzzOff.
    @BuzzOff. 4 роки тому +6

    Genius.👌🇦🇺

  • @faautobahna9416
    @faautobahna9416 3 роки тому +2

    Applicable to many other fields too.

  • @fiftyfishbottom
    @fiftyfishbottom 3 роки тому

    Edge is impressive person. And a rock star.

  • @teaboyuk
    @teaboyuk 3 роки тому +2

    Never stray from the path. Your path. Arigato 🙏

  • @Redplanetfilms1
    @Redplanetfilms1 8 місяців тому

    Never thought of them as a punk band, but something much bigger than that.

  • @robertpickert1750
    @robertpickert1750 8 місяців тому

    Perfect…

  • @PedroLopes-rl2bf
    @PedroLopes-rl2bf Місяць тому

    Muito bom. obrigado

  • @indignow
    @indignow Рік тому

    Wise words

  • @wandafischetti1186
    @wandafischetti1186 2 роки тому +1

    BEST GUITARIST OF HE WORLD, THE EDGE XXXX LOVE

  • @darylhance3769
    @darylhance3769 3 місяці тому

    I’m always baffled at how the album October is viewed as if it was some kind of failure. To me it’s a fantastic piece of music.

  • @rachelflint2319
    @rachelflint2319 2 роки тому

    Elegant

  • @goldenultra
    @goldenultra 2 роки тому +2

    I know about the punk inspiration as they where inspired by The Clash. Though my dream is to learn the song One on the guitar. Used to play that song every day. I know other people have bigger dreams, but this is my dream.

  • @iamtomkills
    @iamtomkills 7 місяців тому

    Good job edge.

  • @ransombaggins9301
    @ransombaggins9301 Рік тому

    Wow! Some simple but excellent insights. Also, over and over again this was a conviction of what Hollywood/Disney/Amazon/Netflix, etc. have been putting out for far too long now. That and the impulse to blame the audience/fans for any issues rather than humbly accept criticism and grow from it.

  • @GreyMarano
    @GreyMarano 8 місяців тому +1

    Is it me or does it seem The Edge doesn’t have a heavy Irish Accent? It’s very subtle!

  • @carlenepaige1327
    @carlenepaige1327 2 роки тому

    💚

  • @paintedportraits3037
    @paintedportraits3037 Рік тому +1

    This guy could have been in any band and it would've been successful. His mindset and personality are beyond stable and wise. Add to that he has bono with him who is even more talented, no way these guys can not continue to be legends.

    • @catsandbarbells
      @catsandbarbells 6 місяців тому +2

      Mmmmmmm......... Edge is pretty well off the charts talented.

  • @__-bc4bs
    @__-bc4bs 4 місяці тому

    🍀🎸

  • @Happpytheartist
    @Happpytheartist Рік тому

    👍🏻

  • @mysticedge4
    @mysticedge4 3 роки тому +5

    I missed the part where he plays guitar

    • @onesong2001
      @onesong2001 3 роки тому

      that's the best part of the video.

  • @janekellie3472
    @janekellie3472 Рік тому

    Carefully listening to Edge.. 'Talking 'To his Audience .- .Has A Number Of Benefactors..It's A Fact of Benefits Scheduled To Fit The Audience. The notion of being Politically Correct , Combined With Opinion ..Is nothing more, or less ..A free Speech flexing it's muscles. Thanks for Sharing Edge.

  • @deletebilderberg
    @deletebilderberg 3 роки тому +5

    Half of U2’s English contingent.

    • @DJUFO
      @DJUFO 3 роки тому

      *Welsh ;)

    • @kevcork68
      @kevcork68 3 роки тому

      He is not English

    • @KkK-qx8fe
      @KkK-qx8fe 3 роки тому

      @@kevcork68 he's welsh

  • @bkishibenihitorialoneonthe2524
    @bkishibenihitorialoneonthe2524 4 роки тому +1

    My English Has'nt Progressed very far........Oh My English....

  • @benjaminsavage4204
    @benjaminsavage4204 3 роки тому

    He doesn't drone on anyway ..................:/ snooze

  • @bonsummers2657
    @bonsummers2657 Рік тому

    In 1978 you were already a ripping / riffing guitarist,… and playing professionally.

  • @u2santos
    @u2santos 3 роки тому +5

    I love this man so much. U2 could function without Bono, without Larry or without Adam without much hassle, but never without Dave Evans. What a man.

  • @jamesadcock5235
    @jamesadcock5235 3 роки тому

    If they had stayed with that mentality of the Joshua tree they would of had more fans would be liked alot more. Me for one didn't like them as much after the Joshua tree

    • @vracan
      @vracan 3 роки тому

      same here! their sound became less and less unique after that album...with exception of beautiful day.

    • @challism
      @challism 3 роки тому +7

      Actung Baby would beg to differ.

    • @nickkabbabe1953
      @nickkabbabe1953 3 роки тому +4

      Sorry to disagree but to me what's made them so special was the way they reinvented themselves. I adore the Joshua Tree but actually prefer Achtung Baby.

    • @chrisfairbarn9908
      @chrisfairbarn9908 3 роки тому +1

      Achtung Baby...you should give it a listen or two.

    • @ramonarellano4988
      @ramonarellano4988 3 роки тому

      You have just heard him say you have to take risks !, the 90's were experimental, and made their second ( I'm not sure, maybe their greatest album) Achtung Baby, people who likes their bands to stay in the same place are shallow, no offense, would you be still listening to them with the Joshua Tree # 11 ?, lol.

  • @tinagladu3744
    @tinagladu3744 3 роки тому

    U2 SAYS ,MORE CHARITY MONEY

  • @IndyShade
    @IndyShade 3 роки тому +1

    U2 hasn't taken an artistic risk since 1997.

    • @kevinkeenan6078
      @kevinkeenan6078 3 роки тому +5

      Wrong... 2009's No Line On The Horizon was definitely an artistic risk.

  • @i-3307
    @i-3307 3 роки тому +1

    So humble he doesn't even pay tax.

    • @stevepowilatis2002
      @stevepowilatis2002 3 роки тому +2

      You honestly believe the edge and u2 don’t pay tax?

    • @nickkabbabe1953
      @nickkabbabe1953 3 роки тому +2

      Not true; they do pay tax.

    • @tigertaylor1327
      @tigertaylor1327 3 роки тому +1

      And the rest of the pop and rock stars , politicians,actors,sports stars ,bankers, filthy rich , ??????????? I suppose they all pay the correct tax 😂😂😂😂 typical U2 hater comment been done a million times and it's boring

    • @ramonarellano4988
      @ramonarellano4988 3 роки тому

      And I suppose you do right ?. they pay taxes !, get a clue or get out of here !!!!#£€*$@.

    • @goldenultra
      @goldenultra 2 роки тому

      I think he pays tax, but not sure. The beatles did not like paying tax, that's what tax man is about. Bowie also changed his passport to a Swiss one, to avoid taxes. Probably for political aesthetics.

  • @kaiulrich6185
    @kaiulrich6185 3 роки тому +2

    What a nice and humble person....if only he could play the guitar a little bit better.

    • @vracan
      @vracan 3 роки тому +1

      huh? music is'nt all about technique it's more about the song itself. Remember the average listener(especially the one's that count the most i.e. women) does not give a crap's ass how fast or how many notes/scales you can do

    • @kaiulrich6185
      @kaiulrich6185 3 роки тому +1

      @@vracan I‘m not talking about shredding skills. But everything he plays is super boring plus a delay.

    • @vracan
      @vracan 3 роки тому +1

      @@kaiulrich6185 absolutely not boring to me! His melodic and ryhthmic and harmonic crafting is musically phenomenal, nothing less than refreshing!...that is, for what he had created in the 80's/90's! In the last 2 decades not so much. Anyhow if he's so boring to you what are you doing watching his "masterclass"- you trolling?

    • @kaislivesoundchannel4706
      @kaislivesoundchannel4706 3 роки тому

      @@vracan Like I said I like him as a person and I like to listen to him talking. What‘s wrong about that ?

    • @vracan
      @vracan 3 роки тому

      @@kaislivesoundchannel4706 whatever dude

  • @laradresden5914
    @laradresden5914 3 роки тому +2

    Does Edge think he’s talking to 4yr olds?

    • @stevepowilatis2002
      @stevepowilatis2002 3 роки тому +11

      Please Lara. Tell us what the edge should have said? We are all waiting for your brilliance.

    • @allhimwithme5115
      @allhimwithme5115 3 роки тому +2

      @@stevepowilatis2002 _Love_ this response. Still waiting, Lara......

    • @ChuckFinnley-hx4fy
      @ChuckFinnley-hx4fy Рік тому

      Take the cotton out of your ears and put it in your mouth and learn something

  • @alejandroblanco2071
    @alejandroblanco2071 5 років тому +3

    What ???? he doesn't play a note !!!!

    • @aleu2
      @aleu2 4 роки тому +8

      Please fix your ears

  • @johnny5805
    @johnny5805 3 роки тому +1

    Edge talking is like Bono playing guitar.