Van Halen Mean Street Cover

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  • Опубліковано 19 лис 2024
  • Jacob Deraps, 16 years old, playing Van Halen's Mean Street. Hope you enjoyed this video, please, give a like and share if you did !
    Amp: Marshall JMP1H 50th Anniversary
    Guitar: 1989 Fender HM strat
    Speakers: Celestion 25w Greenbacks
    Mic: Shure sm57
    Studio: Boss BR1600
    Facebook: / derapsofficial
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    Website: www.jacobderap...

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  • @ThrashingReign23
    @ThrashingReign23 9 років тому +632

    THIS KID IS 16 YEARS OLD ARE YOU FREAKING KIDDING ME!!?? He's playing van halen better/more accurately than almost anybody I've seen on UA-cam and he's also standing and dancing around like it's nothing. Mad respect

    • @KorgKronos2011
      @KorgKronos2011 9 років тому +14

      I totally agree with you on that he's just very talented sensitive persuasive and he's doing it like it is nothing respect

    • @dickcheese6343
      @dickcheese6343 5 років тому +12

      and adding in his own chops

    • @wavular
      @wavular 4 роки тому +12

      He even got the eddie swagger going on! lol

    • @GreatWhiteLionSnake
      @GreatWhiteLionSnake 4 роки тому +16

      That's because he isn't playing it

    • @adahbombdon1512
      @adahbombdon1512 4 роки тому +1

      Vanny H playing is 75% style and feeling. You either have it or you don’t. No matter the age.

  • @JoshCosta
    @JoshCosta 8 років тому +527

    Thought he was faking but realized he wasnt. Crazy man. That tone is perfect

    • @brucedickinson12
      @brucedickinson12 5 років тому +9

      oh yes he is

    • @calebheney302
      @calebheney302 4 роки тому +9

      yeah the kid is def a faker.

    • @jimmyh453
      @jimmyh453 4 роки тому +22

      Caleb Heney dumbass

    • @jefffraser6666
      @jefffraser6666 4 роки тому +13

      I have a friend that's a Eddy in a cover band in Toronto, he says this guy is the real deal. Did you see toto invite him for a sound session? Toto is VH best friend and that was by design.

    • @anthonyb5279
      @anthonyb5279 4 роки тому +18

      @@calebheney302 no he not faking that. the kids got what it takes

  • @billybobtexas
    @billybobtexas 4 роки тому +189

    See there is a difference in this cover. It has spunk, hes not trying todo it note for note. He knows all the notes, hes going for it, knows the original in his bones. And the spirit of the performance is there. This is fan-fkn-tastic. Bravo!

  • @patricknunez8884
    @patricknunez8884 9 місяців тому +18

    Perhaps the Best Cover of this song. Not only does he have the song down, he’s got the Frigging Tone!!

  • @ScottDMoore
    @ScottDMoore 3 місяці тому +19

    The net exposes talent. Not like 20 years ago. Just imagine what we missed.....
    Well done young man

  • @jayalexander7657
    @jayalexander7657 4 роки тому +195

    There will never be a better cover of this song by anyone. Ever!!

    • @philipreedwallace
      @philipreedwallace 4 роки тому +6

      Yeah I don’t see anyone playing it that well.

    • @TruthTime-bs9ni
      @TruthTime-bs9ni 3 роки тому +1

      Agreed.
      Never.

    • @philipbassist8255
      @philipbassist8255 3 роки тому +2

      Satchel from Steel Panther does a great job too.

    • @jayalexander7657
      @jayalexander7657 3 роки тому +4

      @@philipbassist8255 Yes he does, but i bet he would trip on Jacob bigtime

    • @InternetSavage
      @InternetSavage Рік тому +3

      When you can't decide would I rather listen to the original or watch this you know it's pretty badass.

  • @TheCaplocks
    @TheCaplocks 10 років тому +575

    This kid lends credence to my theory that Eddie Van Halen has illegitimate kids scattered across the globe....

    • @arturoacosta6583
      @arturoacosta6583 4 роки тому +26

      I agree,the young man excuted the song perfectly with ease.

    • @CaseyFraysier
      @CaseyFraysier 4 роки тому +29

      May Eddie never die!! fucking fantastic cover..

    • @jfoss1974
      @jfoss1974 4 роки тому +3

      😂😂🤣🤣 True story. 😇

    • @gjd9527
      @gjd9527 4 роки тому +2

      @@CaseyFraysier "Fuck Yes"... BRILLIANT....

    • @imahvi
      @imahvi 4 роки тому +5

      This kid's legit

  • @joesatchton212
    @joesatchton212 8 років тому +637

    Jacob, old video, but I must say this. I NEVER...I mean I NEVER log in and comment on youtube vids - this is literally the very first time I am doing so. As a lifelong rock, prog and overall lover of guitar music [as well as being a closet guitarist], I can honestly say that, while there is no shortage of good quality Van Halen cover videos on youtube, there is absolutely no doubt in my mind that yours are quite simply the most accurate, most polished, most tone-accurate and most importantly, most magically feel-good when listening.
    Any Van Halen fan worth a damm just can't help but agree.
    Perhaps the most elusive part to emulate of EVH's playing has always been his tone - that "brown" sound he made so famous. It is just astounding that you have captured it in spades.
    From a technical guitar playing perspective, there is absolutely nothing to say about your skills other than you've GOT IT. You've got it all. In the case of EVH, what really amazes me is how well you not only understand his incredible rhythm playing but also how well you have emulated it. Another element of EVH's playing was his fantastic use of sonic dynamics, something again you clearly understand and use perfectly.
    When you stop to consider how many thousands, hundreds of thousands of guitar players around the world who have labored over the decades to try and truly replicate EVH's tone, well, it's clear there's a new kid on the block :)
    Not much more to say Jacob. Brilliant. Simply brilliant on every imaginable criteria that actually matters.
    I have been a fan of EVH since the late 70s when they first broke. Musically, my own idol and muse is Satriani, while EVH appears to be yours. Build from EVH and find your own voice. Actually, your fellow Canadian Alex Lifeson is who first inspired me to pick up the guitar.
    I initially found you on the EVH gear chat show and was intrigued to see someone as young as you speak so passionately about music that originated nearly 2 generations before you were born. Overall, today's music is...ahem...you know what I mean.
    Your parents cannot be commended enough for feeding and encouraging you. Cherish them.
    Stay the course Jacob. Follow your dreams and your heart. Keep building on that tone and FEEL in your playing. Shredding 64th note triplets at 200bpm is interesting and to be admired, but really only from a clinical, technical perspective.
    Create MUSIC Jacob. Expand your musical horizons. Don't be 100% genre locked - embrace QUALITY MUSIC from EVERY field.
    As a remarkable musician at such a tender young age, if you really manage to soak up a huge variety of playing styles, there likely is no limit to how far you can go.
    cheers and all the best to you in your bright future...
    -mariusar

    • @mrDO-jo4bs
      @mrDO-jo4bs 6 років тому +8

      Damn right! ;)

    • @davidcanales975
      @davidcanales975 5 років тому +13

      Well said Joe, if I may add a bit more praise... You have the ATTITUDE and SWAGGER EVH played with on the first 6 albums. The Van Hagar years were good but not his best work...

    • @pleasepermitmetospeakohgre1504
      @pleasepermitmetospeakohgre1504 5 років тому +3

      David Canales
      Kid plays well but no one has the moves like Eddie!
      And Joe Satchton...how can you rate Satriani? He is absolute rubbish.

    • @beggersbanquet-xt3xk
      @beggersbanquet-xt3xk 5 років тому +6

      I think you got a stalker

    • @krissv3ctor512
      @krissv3ctor512 5 років тому +9

      I thought these were UA-cam comments not an entire frickin essay

  • @eyedunno8462
    @eyedunno8462 4 роки тому +69

    Even after you learn exactly how Eddie does all of this, the fact that you can still do this and make it all look effortless is still mind-blowing

    • @treatb09
      @treatb09 2 роки тому +2

      There are training techniques to improve that issue of focus. We will learn something n then play it as fast as possible. While using all the techniques. Then you can slow it down and really think. Another technique i would do. Is lay flat on my back and look at the ceiling and play till i dont make a mistake. If you can play something laying down like that? Its mastered.

    • @stefanortlip
      @stefanortlip Рік тому +1

      @@treatb09that gave me chills, I’m playing the intro on my back after I get it sitting down

    • @brandonlane294
      @brandonlane294 11 місяців тому

      Yea. It would be harder if hebwere actually playing.

  • @djSmokeShow
    @djSmokeShow 2 роки тому +33

    Unreal, best I've ever heard, literal note for note perfection. One of the reasons it's so good is that this guy has great rhythm, it's one of the things Eddie preached, he said you have to have a sense of rhythm even when you are playing lead.

    • @dubmaster01
      @dubmaster01 2 місяці тому

      Right on point. Musicians are all accompanists. From what I've seen and heard in the last 60+, great soloists are wicked good rhythm players.

  • @hRt42kuo7jTtmk14
    @hRt42kuo7jTtmk14 4 роки тому +172

    RIP Eddie - Had to come back and watch this again given this sad moment in time. Still one of Van Halen’s best songs ever.

    • @centaur70
      @centaur70 4 роки тому +3

      Good stuff.. Love it....Always blasted this every chance I got....lol

    • @laraza8662
      @laraza8662 4 роки тому +2

      Fuck yeah !!!!!!!!

  • @KW-CCCO
    @KW-CCCO 7 років тому +236

    how can anyone give this a thumbs down, much less 80 people ? The dude is freaking amazing even if you don't like this kind of music. Jealousy is all I can think of.

    • @mrsbieberfeverluv
      @mrsbieberfeverluv 7 років тому +11

      Yep. K W. Mixed with a healthy portion of ignorance and hate.

    • @lujitsu1251
      @lujitsu1251 5 років тому +13

      K W in case you haven't figured it out by now, some people are just plain stupid, that's the only explanation there is. This kid is freakin awesome!

    • @KentJ
      @KentJ 4 роки тому +2

      Because he speeds it up

    • @dvaoa
      @dvaoa 4 роки тому

      Miserable fucks.

    • @lotuspsl983
      @lotuspsl983 3 роки тому +4

      Jealousy is a bitch

  • @tonytigertwenty
    @tonytigertwenty 5 років тому +61

    I'm 52 yrs old. Van Halen 1 is the record that made me want to play guitar. I LOVE!! that this band is still influencing and embraced by the newer generation. You ROCK dude!!!! Thanks for keeping the classics alive! BEST cover I've ever heard.

    • @daverreich
      @daverreich 11 місяців тому

      My grandfather got me a guitar and amp in 1984! I’ve been playing over 30 guitars. I would not compete with this dude 😮

    • @Scoot711
      @Scoot711 11 місяців тому

      totally agree with you. (55here) Best cover I've seen yet and brows dancing while doin'it...🤘

    • @brandonlane294
      @brandonlane294 11 місяців тому

      Its the original recording. He n9t really playing. Lolol

    • @lawncuttingplusdelta
      @lawncuttingplusdelta 2 місяці тому

      Well said ….. crazy great natural talent !!

  • @dmarkj22
    @dmarkj22 4 роки тому +21

    Eddie’s playing wasn’t just about technique it was also about feel, groove and style. RIP Eddie.

    • @SophiaAphrodite
      @SophiaAphrodite 2 роки тому +2

      Consider he in some cases invented the techniques so it was not about learning to do something specific but to make it sound like what he wanted.

    • @takaorobinson8719
      @takaorobinson8719 2 роки тому

      Well said

  • @DarrenMalone253
    @DarrenMalone253 3 місяці тому +9

    Wow rocking this Aug 2024!! Bravo

  • @Alan_Page
    @Alan_Page 8 років тому +120

    You should thank whoever gave you a guitar when you were 4 years old.

  • @douglassloan6831
    @douglassloan6831 2 роки тому +7

    Been playing guitar my whole life and I've had a long life. This is my first time seeing Jacob and I am completely blown away. We've become so used to the genius of EVH and those songs over the years we take for granted what amazing precision and feel it took to play them. If I were putting a band together with the best young folks on UA-cam, this young man would be first in line to play lead guitar. He's 16 for the love of God! And with that feel! Awesome job Jacob. And this is coming from an old dude who was a student of the late great Randy Rhoads.

  • @brigham2250
    @brigham2250 9 років тому +82

    I'm withholding judgment until I hear you play Mary Had A Little Lamb. After all, anyone can play Van Halen - Mean Street.

    • @Rhino1277HotRails
      @Rhino1277HotRails 9 років тому

      brigham2250 wow. ok I respect that. I just stepped on this landmine. but I am surrounded by professional musicians. and so far.....

    • @Rhino1277HotRails
      @Rhino1277HotRails 9 років тому +3

      brigham2250 dude really? but I am an SRV sap.....and no.... not everyone can play Mean Street. but you crushed me with the mary had a lil lamb reference, one of my faves

    • @oPosiidon2800
      @oPosiidon2800 6 років тому +2

      Christopher Reinheimer I think he meant the lulaby not SRV's song... it's a wild guess though.

    • @scottmay4291
      @scottmay4291 6 років тому +1

      F'that. Emulate Texas Flood from Live at the El Mocambo. Now that's some serious playin'.

    • @oPosiidon2800
      @oPosiidon2800 6 років тому +1

      Scott May yeah, but let's be real here (im a huge SRV fan) Eddie was/is beyond SRV in terms of technicality. Another point is SRV was on Cocaine at the time he did Texas flood at El Mocambo lmao, increasing his godness to like 4 trillion, I'm not discrediting him but surely it was a factor. Sure Eddie played like 3 scales and has similar tapping licks but his understanding of music is just... 😚 (imagine me kissing my fingers right here like the Italians when they present beautiful food). His timing, most definitely what people don't credit him enough for- riff writing, and of course his recognizable solos. Then again they are two different genres so who knows, all I know is I like both of em and they both play equally difficult songs in there respective genres.

  • @destinysvoid4712
    @destinysvoid4712 Рік тому +7

    This was an amazing cover. The best I have ever heard. What makes it so great and original at the same time is how he threw in his own fills and riffs in the most perfect spots. Watched this video over and over again. Jacob kills this tune!!🤟

  • @mikea4015
    @mikea4015 4 роки тому +6

    The attention to detail on this cover is impressive, he even nailed the little fade out improving that Eddie did.

  • @143Chippy143
    @143Chippy143 7 років тому +53

    Dam this is the most authentic cover of this song or any VH song for that matter I have ever heard !!!

    • @graysinclair6572
      @graysinclair6572 6 років тому

      143Chippy without question!!!!!

    • @143Chippy143
      @143Chippy143 4 роки тому +1

      @Papa Smurf And we will add yours to the list of " I will never be this good ever and Im so jealous " Im a hater " Post your video of you playing this, Lets see what you got... You wont because YOU CANT PLAY lol

    • @ragsgoshen
      @ragsgoshen 3 роки тому

      Check out Phil X, he does a mean Eddie VanHalen song called unchained! This guy is unbelievable!!

  • @ShamanColaLive
    @ShamanColaLive 2 роки тому +14

    Awesome!! I wish they had backing tracks like this back when I was 16 I just played along with my crappy warn out cassette tape.

    • @609_
      @609_ 10 місяців тому

      GenX my brother.

    • @brads.8908
      @brads.8908 2 місяці тому

      I hear ya, I actually played this song pretty good 20 years ago, not sure it was this good, especially the outro solo, damn he killed it

  • @pennysilvey8868
    @pennysilvey8868 4 роки тому +6

    WOW. I believe I just heard the best cover of ANY Van Halen song ever. I thought it wasn’t him playing and he was acting like he was playing. I’m blown away. I’ve never heard anyone sound like Eddie. No one EVER. That was fabulous. Impressive to say the least. Blown away!

    • @dr.kroenen2425
      @dr.kroenen2425 2 роки тому +1

      Check out Stratton James ua-cam.com/video/2OMqm26j5f4/v-deo.html

    • @pennysilvey8868
      @pennysilvey8868 2 роки тому

      @@dr.kroenen2425 that was pretty awesome as well. He sounded great. Thanks for the link!

  • @leonardhill4440
    @leonardhill4440 2 місяці тому +1

    …and he’s young. It’s a breath of fresh air watching the next generation enjoying some old VH and to play it so flawlessly we haven’t heard the last of this young genius. Seriously Great Job!

  • @looking_33
    @looking_33 2 роки тому +4

    What’s really amazing is that you got UA-cam to recognize it as the actual song. That’s when you know you got it down!!

  • @danalombardijr5563
    @danalombardijr5563 4 роки тому +12

    Shit...if this kid was this good 6yrs ago, imagine him now...that was sick...well done young man

  • @theburkett67
    @theburkett67 5 років тому +10

    Damn Bro! The TONE, Ed's groove, your ear for subtleties, absolutely brilliant.

  • @SquirrelTheater
    @SquirrelTheater 10 років тому +46

    The '80's....when guitarists actually HAD TALENT!!! JACOB, you're KILLIN' IT again!!!!! Hell yeah.

  • @jayalexander7657
    @jayalexander7657 4 роки тому +4

    Hey Jacob, with the recent passing of our mutual hero im sure your one of the few who are as completely devastated as i am. This hurts sooo bad brother. Anyway im back to check this and all the rest out for probably more than a thousand times and it never disappoints. Im blown completely away every single time i watch and listen to this. Incredible is putting it mildly. You are the best Van Halen cover guitarist on the face of the earth and i cherish everyone of your videos my friend. Please continue to carry the torch my friend. Your the only one worthy of it. Eddie and Jacob are my two guitar heros. I will follow you to the day i die Jacob. I look forward to your first album and cant wait to see you live. You must continue to grow and i must say if you ever break up this trio you have put together i will be devastated. Jacob, you three are complete magic!!!

  • @davidkiefer9875
    @davidkiefer9875 Рік тому +6

    I have got to say again that Jacob has done a wonderful job of covering King Edward in every sense of the songs and as a lifelong Van Halen fan, and someone who loves everything that EVH has done, I would love to hear some of Drepas' original material... A guy this good has got to have something out there in the pot brewing for us - how can we get it Jacob??????? And, again man, much thanks for covering , showing us, and helping the other guitarists pick songs to do, etc.

  • @JohnHowell00
    @JohnHowell00 10 років тому +18

    Your tone is on point. Excellent cover, you are one of the best, if not THE best VH coverers.

  • @midwestindustrialfloors4072
    @midwestindustrialfloors4072 2 роки тому +3

    COVER OR NOT - STUNNING TALENT FROM A FEW YEARS BACK

  • @_BLACKSTAR_
    @_BLACKSTAR_ 4 роки тому +7

    Very good.I like seeing covers where they nail ALL the small nuances, from the proper tone to the pinch harmonics tremolo work etc etc.
    This is one of those videos.Well done.This is a very impressive cover, cuz I can't tell the difference from the studio version AT ALL.I mean you totally nailed it dude!

  • @lawdawg02actual
    @lawdawg02actual Місяць тому +1

    I’m only seeing this 9 years later. Mean Street is my favorite VH song and this kid has obviously been playing since before he was born.

  • @delbertvanderplaats9383
    @delbertvanderplaats9383 Рік тому +3

    You not only nail this song/tone perfectly, you also pull it off with "the look" of pure confidence! Great work young man, keep it up!!

  • @jonw1547
    @jonw1547 4 роки тому +4

    Love your positive vibe when truly feeling the music! Dont let anyone dissuade you in life. You are amazing!!! RIP Eddie!

  • @PDXguitarfreak
    @PDXguitarfreak 10 років тому +114

    LOL I'm only laughing because this is just too good... Bravo!

    • @PDXguitarfreak
      @PDXguitarfreak 7 років тому +3

      Hey by the way, if anyone is interested in a guitar lesson on how to play the solo (including tabs of it), come check it out!

  • @g.williamwhaaargargle9710
    @g.williamwhaaargargle9710 9 років тому +8

    My gawd!....................that was incredible. Some of the best guitar playing I've ever seen. Keep up the good work, son......I'm proud of ya.

  • @HvacExpert
    @HvacExpert 3 роки тому +1

    Years later...... Someone is looking down at you, and he is tapping his foot and smiling!!, Off to watch this again, with the volume a little louder, every time!!

  • @wademeeker425
    @wademeeker425 2 місяці тому +1

    Kid you are amazingly talented. I wish you all the good things in life . May music always bring you joy like this. Eddie would have been blown away

  • @rickmingee2886
    @rickmingee2886 4 роки тому +6

    When I was 16, and that was a lot of decades ago, I would have burned the duration of this video just tuning up and I would have still been out of tune! You crushed this one, and it is no cakewalk song. A++

  • @guillermomonti2080
    @guillermomonti2080 2 роки тому +3

    It makes me so happy to see that Jacob is stil doing what (I suppose) he loves and makes him itch!! Such a talented man, you're amazing!

  • @ROARINGLION11
    @ROARINGLION11 4 роки тому +3

    That could not have been played more exact, absolute perfection my man.

  • @Pacuta_
    @Pacuta_ 3 роки тому +1

    I actually laughed out loud after the feedback at the ending of the intro, like literally everything is spot on. I've never seen anyone nail it that well.

  • @Craigman65
    @Craigman65 10 років тому +7

    That was fucking smokin' dude! You're now my most favorite EVH player. I started playing this song when I was 16 years old (1981) and I still suck at it. You really nailed it!

  • @freemanmt1
    @freemanmt1 3 роки тому +5

    Dude! Having a couple of whiskey and cokes. Been playing for 30 plus years live and just absolutely digging what you do brother!

  • @fitman3170
    @fitman3170 8 років тому +7

    F'N A! Man damn i'm impressed!!!! Great job! I'm currently trying to learn this tune.
    Again, BADASS!!!!

  • @batman44vt
    @batman44vt Рік тому +2

    Wow! I'm very impressed especially considering this was done when he was young. He's as good as anyone I've seen on UA-cam playing anything similar at an early age even.

  • @Lion-ht1zf
    @Lion-ht1zf 2 місяці тому

    This kid plays his heart out. Not only was it a great cover, I was more impressed with his guitar and how worn his neck looked. This young man has poured his heart and soul into his craft and if this kid doesn't make millions by the time he's 30 I will be very shocked.
    Loose and relaxed as he plays and nailing every note to perfection. That was fun to watch!!

  • @michaelbyron
    @michaelbyron 7 років тому +5

    I got chills/goosebumps.... AWESOME!!!

  • @tommynoisemusic
    @tommynoisemusic 9 років тому +31

    i've never seen anyone nail the intro that good. did Ed personally show you how to play that? it's like you have Ed's spirit inside. btw, where do you get those marshall shirts? i can only find them in black.

    • @JacobDeraps
      @JacobDeraps  9 років тому +9

      Thanks man haha, no i never had the chance to meet Ed but i hope to meet him one day ! You can find those T-shirts brand new on Ebay.

    • @tommynoisemusic
      @tommynoisemusic 9 років тому +1

      right on man, keep on keepin on!

    • @wavular
      @wavular 4 роки тому +2

      He even dances like him and kinda looks like em too.i think he may be an eddie/groupie collaboration! lol

  • @fpsqt
    @fpsqt 8 років тому +92

    This dude is so good playing a guitar that he can do a Van Halen cover while his main concern seems to be if he's looking cool to the camera.

    • @muffinpuppy089
      @muffinpuppy089 8 років тому +22

      +fpsqt That's what happens when someone is incredibly talented at something. They make it look easy. He's not trying to look cool ...he is cool and he's enjoying himself even if you aren't!!!

    • @lgmnowkondo938
      @lgmnowkondo938 8 років тому +13

      you WISH you had half the talent of this kid..he's clearly enjoying himself and he's a great player...case closed!

    • @AllenFreemanMediaGuru
      @AllenFreemanMediaGuru 6 років тому +3

      it's called showmanship.

    • @pleasepermitmetospeakohgre1504
      @pleasepermitmetospeakohgre1504 5 років тому

      David B
      Not as cool as Eddie 😎

    • @daleyoung87
      @daleyoung87 4 роки тому

      @Papa Smurf and you're just a sad turd.

  • @tuftoro7111
    @tuftoro7111 2 роки тому +2

    I have approx. 40 yrs on and off experience in playing guitar and you are freakin' amazing , kid!!!

  • @gatorhkman
    @gatorhkman 3 місяці тому

    Pretty fantastic job! As an old dude, I think the thing to remember is NO ONE was doing this stuff like Eddie was at the time...harmonics, chord progressions, etc. That's what makes EVH a king. This vid proved a young buck could master things (25 years later) I personally could not at his age back in the day trying to decipher what the master was laying down. Well done.

  • @ralphwide3636
    @ralphwide3636 Рік тому +3

    Ya I think there’s a term for this kind of talent. It’s a gift from God! RIP Ed

  • @jeffreygleick3919
    @jeffreygleick3919 9 років тому +4

    I've been playing for 40 yrs and you nailed it my little brother ! Great tone, great technique, great confidence in your note placement. You have EVH down !!!!!

  • @miked9112
    @miked9112 Рік тому +3

    This guy might be the real love child of EVH, he is that damn good

  • @GetawayRanch-oi6lw
    @GetawayRanch-oi6lw 2 місяці тому +1

    Nice friggin' work! Great to see the younger generations digging real R'nR!

  • @seanmccaberocks
    @seanmccaberocks Рік тому +1

    Simply put, I bow down to your playing... even your youngest self here on UA-cam. You have a real gift; but as a fellow guitarist, I can only imagine the hours you had to put it to play at this surreal level. Mad Respect! 🙏

  • @NateB1976
    @NateB1976 10 років тому +14

    Such a sick cover!!! Man Jacob your really rocking that Marshall head out and soundin great! T Frensdorf thought you might like this. Everything this guy does just puts most Van Halen covers to shame.

    • @TFrensdorf
      @TFrensdorf 10 років тому

      Oh hell yeah that was awesome with a few lil' added licks here and there of his own, great job

    • @NateB1976
      @NateB1976 10 років тому +1

      T Frensdorf He gets that Van Halen sound by cranking up the volume to 10 on that Marshall head. That's bad ass a 1amp Marshall head. Plus that guitar is rare too. An HM Stratocaster. Fender only made them in the 90's. I usually practice on this mini Marshall stack that takes a 9volt battery. Can take it anywhere, camping, picnic where ever. Tiny little replica of the Marshall stack. Need to get a new one actually.

    • @TFrensdorf
      @TFrensdorf 10 років тому

      Nate Brenneman I need to get a new amp, had to sell the ones I had and a few guitars to pay bills got hit hard but it's all good I will get a new amp one day. I also have a mini Marshal amp lol don't play with it much because it's just really old and has a few issues.

    • @NateB1976
      @NateB1976 10 років тому

      Yeah I traded my Marshall mini to Kooter K along with a Fender squire 2 Stratocaster. But the nice late 80's Korean model that has the really skinny neck and low action(the one that's most counterfeited as a 70's Strat). Plus a few pedals and everything you need so a complete rig for some nice vape gear. Even thru in a custom leather strap I made. Might just have to see if one shows up where you live😊. But currently going vintage in gear for vintage sound. Using a VOX 54watt pathfinder as practice amp and a Randall 200 watt for jamming with drums and party type gigs. It doesn't have any gain just meat and potatoes powerhouse!!! Use my pedals for FX. But if I played a great place with nice PA I'd just mic off my VOX and run that because that sound with my pedals is so wicked!!! So classic sounding. Just don't make them like that anymore...

    • @NateB1976
      @NateB1976 10 років тому

      Forgot to say what I'm playing thru those vintage amps. Vintage type guitars but newer in year. Have 2 Fender Telecaster's. Ones a Telecaster custom with dual Duncan design fat single coil pickups. Almost like the P90's that's on Gibson guitars(look like humbuckers so fat). Selector switch on top(not bottom) and dual volume/tone knobs on the bottom really low. Think is a 1991 year model. The other I got for Xmas. It's a Special Edition Telecaster 2011 model sold as new.FSR MF black top (to be precise) with dual chrome covered fat single coils. Again look like hummers almost. A reversed selector switch/knob set up on the bottom. It goes volume, tone, selector switch when it's usually the other way around. Nice chrome (or maybe it's all just super polished metal but think it's chromed out) piece under knobs/selector. Same with bridge. Even has a gold anodized metal pick guard. The back is cut out like a Stratocaster instead of being completely flat like most Tele's. Rosewood finish on an ash body. Such a beauty and sounds so nice... Then for my true metal guitar I have an old Dean vx V with dual active EMG pickups. Sunburst design that's slightly faded so looks nice and sounds very heavy. Of course it has the V headstock with Grover metal tuners. Basically someone completely restored it. Was hard up for cash cause I bought it from the owner at Music Room Guitars(local vintage music store, guitars, basses, amps, everything in between, books and killer vinyl selection too) for just a hair under $200!!! The pickups are worth that.lol! Those EMG's just drop on the bottom end it's like knocking on devil's door 😈!!!

  • @mrsbieberfeverluv
    @mrsbieberfeverluv 8 років тому +14

    You know its so funny but I figured it out people !!! When we watch and enjoy Jacobs playing and performance we notice that yes he is taking some care to make sure that he looks cool while playing. Yes, he does. But, guess what people !!! After watching every single one of his videos many, many times. This is over a period of a year and a half time span people. It finally clicked !!! Jacobs is just so damn good that what he is playing is actually incredibly effortless and easy for him. He has his shit down so damn tight that he is relaxed and basically laughing at how damn easy this truly is for him !!!! And by the way, he's isn't trying to look and act cool for the camera. Really, he's not. Jacob is not only the best cover guitarist of Van Halen songs in the world, but he is the actual definition of what cool is. If you pick up the latest edition of Webster's, you will find his smiling face right below the definition of COOL.

    • @kidandscript3642
      @kidandscript3642 8 років тому +5

      I agree with you to a certain point on Jacobs coolness. Personally, I just think Jacob expresses the music within him because it is so deep in his core and so close to the surface. This is rare but when someone has it like Jacob, or Steve Vai, they can't hold it in even if they wanted to. AND it feels so damn good to be that in touch with music you don't want to hold it in.

    • @jayalexander7657
      @jayalexander7657 4 роки тому

      You couldn't possibly be more fight my friend

  • @michaelcamasso9295
    @michaelcamasso9295 8 років тому +4

    Really dig the video and your stage presence is way cool. You can tell you feel every note you play plus you look young so keep what your doing cause it sure looks cool. If anybody (smartass) tells you your showing off tell them to kiss your ass cause you have something to show off. Excellent guitar work. Don't ever put that AXE down!!

  • @FranklinHullett-me6xe
    @FranklinHullett-me6xe Рік тому +2

    This kid is apalutely beon ALL and any that has ever picked a guitar up.The ability to play with the sole of a 100 year old man at the age of only 16 years old is for me right now Spechtless no words in the English language FEELING this is something you feel and hear ..hear and feel.I have got to hear this again..

  • @tstanly2471
    @tstanly2471 10 місяців тому

    I’m 58 years old. I remember when Van Halen first got on the scene. That was incredible. Flawless. That has got to be the best main street, by Van Halen I have ever seen and heard and I’ve seen so many of them. It’s people like this kid that needs to bring Rock back.

  • @davidtroxel7907
    @davidtroxel7907 4 роки тому +5

    The torch has been passed. RIP EVH

  • @GuitarJoolz
    @GuitarJoolz 8 років тому +4

    you absolutely nailed that intro and the whole song, its great to see someone your age doing Van Halen this well, loved it

  • @Rhino1277HotRails
    @Rhino1277HotRails 9 років тому +30

    im gonna make damn sure you are gonna pick up another 30 plus subscribers. it is not easy to impress me. and you ...Jacob..kicked my ass. I love it

  • @Jamesharris-lo9nn
    @Jamesharris-lo9nn 2 роки тому +2

    Loving this! This dude is having so much fun! Not to mention he is nailing the hell out of this tune. Great job! 😁🎸👍

  • @rkluth
    @rkluth 2 роки тому +1

    love the start with everything to 10. Unbelievable job. I am sure we will be seeing more of Jacob

  • @grokmaektruk5974
    @grokmaektruk5974 8 років тому +20

    I wasn't sure if Jacob was actually playing. The fade in at the beginning sounded too close, and the tone is way too close to EVH's. However, I A/B'd it with the original intro, and the original intro is not what we hear here. Finger movements look spot on, the double stops at the end of the intro sound different enough, and the feedback/dive bomb is not the original.
    CONCLUSION: Holy crap!
    My only complaint is we hear too much of the original song during the main part.
    P.S. I remember wanting one of these Fender Super Strats when I was his age. Now I'm old and I poop on myself.

    • @muffinpuppy089
      @muffinpuppy089 8 років тому +2

      +Grok Make Truk Come on. The kid is obviously crazy talented as well as self taught. Are you really going to imply that he's faking the intro? You sound like an idiot if you are!

    • @grokmaektruk5974
      @grokmaektruk5974 8 років тому +5

      I've seen some fancy guitar "finger-miming" in my 30 years of playing guitar. Yes, I'm implying someone can mime this. Yes, it's as close to the original as I've seen. But he is playing.
      I knew nothing about the guy before, but now I'm watching him. Impressive.
      Remain inquisitive and analytical, David.

    • @ZiddersRooFurry
      @ZiddersRooFurry 8 років тому +1

      It wasn't obvious from the non-album noodling at the end? Or the fact that the tapping intro isn't quite spot on?

    • @grokmaektruk5974
      @grokmaektruk5974 8 років тому +2

      1. I had figured it out by the time he improvised at the end.
      2. No. Guitarists don't always play their own stuff note for note.
      3. Never believe. Question everything.

    • @ZiddersRooFurry
      @ZiddersRooFurry 8 років тому +1

      mrsbieberfeverluv I think it's great how he embodies the spirit of Eddie but he can adapt to different styles.

  • @Jordan-rb28
    @Jordan-rb28 10 років тому +6

    Search for hours, you'll just never find a better cover. Just amazes me. How many hours did you put into learning this song?

    • @andychapman3100
      @andychapman3100 7 років тому +3

      Maybe, but look up SATSUMA3042

    • @needlehitse4558
      @needlehitse4558 7 років тому

      not as good, not even close

    • @graysinclair6572
      @graysinclair6572 6 років тому

      Needle HitsE I second that. Nowhere near and I mean nowhere! This kid is THAT good!

    • @Jordan-rb28
      @Jordan-rb28 3 роки тому

      @@needlehitse4558 I beg to differ

  • @otis789
    @otis789 7 років тому +25

    Props on the skill, I prefer you not look at the camera like you're trying to seduce it tho 👍🏼

    • @pleasepermitmetospeakohgre1504
      @pleasepermitmetospeakohgre1504 5 років тому +5

      Otis
      Yes that is slightly off putting, considering most people interested in this type of thing would be males

    • @siskothekid4620
      @siskothekid4620 5 років тому +6

      Nah. I like it. Reminds me of the man himself Eddie. Also displays how easy and natural it is to him. I guess you've never liked any rock videos from the 80's then?

    • @pleasepermitmetospeakohgre1504
      @pleasepermitmetospeakohgre1504 5 років тому +3

      Steve Sisko
      Eddie got the cooler moves though, no one can deny that.

    • @siskothekid4620
      @siskothekid4620 5 років тому

      Please permit me to speak oh great one oh yes, you're correct. Undeniable.

    • @WildBillJP
      @WildBillJP 5 років тому +4

      Looking cool while playing guitar is even harder than actually playing. He does a pretty damn good job at something so difficult

  • @dallasjustice9137
    @dallasjustice9137 2 роки тому +1

    TRULY AWESOME JACOB !!

  • @davidorendorf1463
    @davidorendorf1463 4 роки тому +2

    I agree with previous comment on your tone and skill! Top notch my friend!! Best cover I've ever seen!

  • @jmbf355
    @jmbf355 3 роки тому +10

    This guy needs to go on tour if they do a tribute to Eddie!

  • @drewbiegolf
    @drewbiegolf 10 років тому +6

    can't believe this doesn't have 2k views yet lol...sick sick job!

    • @JacobDeraps
      @JacobDeraps  10 років тому +1

      I would like Jacob to have a million more too. We'll see when he'll release his own stuff.

  • @jditty4050
    @jditty4050 2 роки тому +2

    Holy shit man, nice interpretation!
    That rhythm guitar after Dave's monologue is what brings it home and you pretty much nailed it

  • @Thelearner1000
    @Thelearner1000 2 роки тому +1

    great playing!! 7 years into the future, how time flies! creepy

  • @johncrowe5164
    @johncrowe5164 4 роки тому +3

    I Expected This to be Lame But I Stand Corrected. You Not Only Have the Tones Down You Have the Feel of this Song Too.

  • @ChrisRodgers5150
    @ChrisRodgers5150 8 років тому +4

    i love the smirk every time he hits a cool evh lick haha but hey i gave some silent kudos each time too haha

  • @goathair33
    @goathair33 10 років тому +28

    Nice Cover, but the dude dancing around reminds me of the Buffalo Bill scene from Silence of the Lambs.

  • @JRLDESIGN5150
    @JRLDESIGN5150 Рік тому +1

    Jesus Christ…. That’s the holy grail of the Brown Sound tone right there. I’ve never heard anything come this close. Ever. Please provide exact setup and position of the moon and Jupiter when this was recorded. 🤘🏻😎🤘🏻

  • @arturoacosta6583
    @arturoacosta6583 4 роки тому +2

    I'am actually very impressed,can't lie your guitar tone is right on brother! Perfect tribute for the guitar genius!

  • @mkilner
    @mkilner 10 років тому +11

    this sounds just like the record, almost too perfect, how much of eddies guitar is in the background i wonder...id like to hear you with a instrumental backing track!

    • @JacobDeraps
      @JacobDeraps  10 років тому

      We got four HM Strat. We changed all the original humbuckers, two for EVH frankenstein, one with a Seymour Duncan JB and one with a Gibson. I also got a Peavey Wolfgang transparent amber. I would prefer to make a live video with his band than an instrumental backing track. I think that jacob will have to release some original stuff soon cause... he's running out of backing tracks!

    • @JacobDeraps
      @JacobDeraps  10 років тому

      No Eddies guitar in the background. Jacob is doing all the tracks in my studio.

    • @AlDrumsHarder
      @AlDrumsHarder 10 років тому

      Pierre Deraps I have to say I don't think that's true. There's definitely a part that he's not playing at 1:14:30 to about 1:15:30. Don't know what you call it, but it's that "chicka-chicka-chicka" part. It may be that VH dubbed in a second guitar, but if we can hear THAT, how much more of VH is actually still in this recording? Or was it Jacob's second guitar line?

    • @michaeldaher
      @michaeldaher 10 років тому

      Al L He's playing the only part there. He kicks in the flanger stomp box for 2 seconds, which you think is a different guitar.

    • @frame5098
      @frame5098 6 років тому

      Jacob Deraps Your “ Mean street” cover was awesome. Spot on as always and the little extra lead notes you added in during the rhythm section after the solo were badass. What a truly talented player you are. Can’t wait to hear more.

  • @lucy-me-lucy
    @lucy-me-lucy 4 роки тому +3

    2:48 he's faking it no doubt, he knows what to play, but he's not playing live

    • @SamPaschke
      @SamPaschke 4 роки тому

      Exactly what I was thinking.

    • @MVH5150
      @MVH5150 15 днів тому

      Lol ok

  • @aaronmorissette4788
    @aaronmorissette4788 2 роки тому +1

    When I was in my late teens and early 20's I was like this guy ... playing guitar in my bedroom with the headphones on ... but he is a 1,000 times better lol!!

  • @RonTimmonsM1
    @RonTimmonsM1 4 роки тому

    Thank you for restoring my faith in future generations. Don't ever quit playing!!

  • @ScottMarcum-p2v
    @ScottMarcum-p2v 2 місяці тому

    This kid reminds me of how my oldest son plays, like he is on fire and playing hot puts it out. Respect to you son. Keep playing. You deserve to be heard!

  • @Curt100
    @Curt100 2 роки тому +1

    Ive been an avid VH fan for 40 years. This is an excellent cover of the song. Two thumbs up!

  • @richardbuse228
    @richardbuse228 4 роки тому

    Man , I was 16 when I started playing guitar, and I had all I could do to play "Louie Louie" right ! Even 10 years later I was light years behind this kid! Amazing job !!!!!!!

  • @martinswedberg3532
    @martinswedberg3532 Місяць тому

    Holy crap!!!! This is perfect!!! I can't believe I've not seen this until now! WELL DONE!!!

  • @bobbrendel758
    @bobbrendel758 Рік тому +1

    Really great cover. Let's see more!

  • @vestel777
    @vestel777 4 роки тому

    HOLY SHIT!!!!!!!!!! One if not the BEST Covers of this song that I’ve EVER seen. My hats off to You Dude!!!!!! Keeping Eddie’s Music Alive!!!!

  • @chuckstone3115
    @chuckstone3115 4 роки тому +2

    Not to many people can sound like Eddie you are spot on great playing R.I.P EVH.

  • @raymondsarvarian9074
    @raymondsarvarian9074 Рік тому +1

    This kid’s guitar playing is in a extremely advance level, guitar players like this kid are one in a million

  • @casterman2
    @casterman2 3 роки тому +1

    I watch this all the time! Thanks for keeping the keys for Ed. Found you the evening he passed. I always check in

  • @genepoole1771
    @genepoole1771 Рік тому +1

    Other than EVH, Deraps is the only guy who can play with that VH swing that speaks to all of us.

  • @ChucksterOLove
    @ChucksterOLove 3 місяці тому

    One of the best 'Mean Street' covers I've ever seen! Spot on... 💯

  • @adbell3364
    @adbell3364 2 місяці тому +1

    Wow! That was incredible!

  • @tysonmendel495
    @tysonmendel495 2 місяці тому

    You give me hope for the future, young man! This is the music from my highschool years. Just you being interested in it is enough, but for you to play like that gives me a smile and lifts my fist to the air! Love it !