Top 5 Sonic Youth 'Daydream Nation' Riffs
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- Опубліковано 8 вер 2024
- Probably one of the greatest guitar albums ever made. Sonic Youth used a lot of experimental tunings throughout their career which makes these songs quite difficult to recreate. For Teenage Riot I wasted about 4 or 5 strings trying to find the right string gauge. It's no wonder hardly any bands have done this kind of thing since! (Track order not to be taken too literally)
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Vintage V65
Boss Katana 50 Mk2
0:02 SILVER ROCKET A C C G G# C (standard gauge)
0:39 CANDLE A C C G G# C (standard gauge)
1:26 ELIMINATOR, JR. G G D D D# D# (standard gauge)
1:50 TOTAL TRASH G G D D D# D# (standard gauge)
2:34 TEENAGE RIOT G A B D E G (42. 32. 24. 24. 14. 11.)
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Hi. So I had a few comments asking which gauge strings for this. For all the songs except Teenage Riot, I just used standard gauge strings (Super slinky) On this guitar I seem to be able to tune these strings up a few notes without breaking them. On Teenage Riot, the G, B and high E strings were detuned and needed to be slightly thicker as they were too slack so I used a 24. 14. and 11. gauge strings. Not saying these are the best ones to use, I was just using whatever spare strings I had available in the moment. For more information on Sonic Youth tunings and string gauges I would recommend www.sonicyouth.com/mustang/tab/ as there is a lot of useful information there. Thanks for watching!
What's your recording setup? Mic, interface, camera, and such…. Thanks!
@@bonsummers2657 Sorry I've just seen this. I used a a Boss Katana plugged direct into my laptop using a USB. Works like an interface.
That dude is pretty passionate and it shows, I've e-mailed him to thank for his devotion to the band and their tabs in specific are hella hard to figure out with literal freestyle tuning
You are one of the few UA-cam guitarists that plays Sonic Youth! Really appreciate it.
And plays them correctly!
As a guitarist that loves Sonic Youth, I rarely attempt to learn Sonic Youth songs because re-tuning my guitar is a pain in the ass. If I had 50 guitars and personal guitar tech, I'd be playing Sonic Youth all the time ! :D
Candle is one of the most underrated songs of all time. Glad you included it here.
The sprawl riff is so awesome
I don’t think I’ve heard anyone else play them and sound so ‘correct’❤
Same.
For me, the riffs from "Candle" and "The Sprawl" are my favorites from this fantastic album, you are not the same person when you hear this noise masterpiece.
This is really cool, mine would have to be
5. Eric's Trip, Lee's loosely strummed chords, and Thurston going wild on the drifter
4. Teen Age Riot, all the riffs by Thurston are amazing
3. Kissability, The main riff, and Lee's "solo"
2. The Wonder.
1. Candle, Criminally underrated, a near-perfect song.
A cool guy posts a video like this, a king adds the tunings in the description
Daydream Nation = One of the greatest albums ever released
the more I think about it I think Total Trash might be the best riff I’ve ever heard… amazing playing man!
Greatest album of all time! Saw it live in its entirety, too.
Candles Opening riff is so haunting, it gives me the chills everytime, Great work!
Unbelievably close tone. Have reminded me what a good album it is
great riffs. teenage riot is just perfect. and candle is totally underrated.
one my all time favorite albums. very nice job. hopefully you remember standard tuning after this session
Excellent renditions and very true to originals in melody and sound.Can't do much better than these.
you got insanely close to these tones, probably the greatest album ever made
Thanks man.
one of the best albums ever made. thanks for this. (also, damn, you really nailed the tone)
Great job. I capitulated when it comes to learning those songs. Mainly because of string gauges and tunings. But those are my favourite songs of all time, especially Teenage Riot.
Sincerest gratitude is extended for your scintillating sonic video ,. Evol and bad moon rising are my personal favorite
As soon as I saw this on my reminders I just opened up the video quick!
You never fail to surprise me in a positive way. I was rooting so much for Total Trash! A top 5 doesn't make justice to the album, though. Cross the Breeze is the one I missed the most, it sounds like pure despair to me after the eerie intro
Favorite band of all time. I've seen them play tons of times, and even hung out with them. You're the only person I've heard cover them that sounds right.
Thanks man. I appreciate it. I'll have to do some more Fugazi, maybe through on some tabs.
I just started listening to sonic youth this weekend and you just now upload another sonic youth video is such a coincidence and blessing lmaooo
Awesome, I love this album. My favorite is 'Cross the Breeze
Same here! Cross the Breeze!
Me too! Amazing song!!
Very good. Even the tone sounds right.
Today I listened to this album for the first time. and then this video comes out . Wow
Coolest guitar channel on UA-cam. No bullshit just sharing awesome songs
Thank you!
So awesome to see these being played so well. And all the love in the rest of the comments for Candle is epic. Its probably their best song.
Yeah to Sonic Youth ✌️
might as well be a top 13 list instead
also a bit disappointed that you didn’t put the intro part for Teen Age Riot
Omg I needed this! Been wanting to know more SY songs I can play with standard strings!! Thank you!!!
The masterpiece from alternative rock
This brings me a lot of joy.
This video makes me want to revisit the album. Very cool
Just Perfect!
Cheers from Sao Paulo City SP Brazil
Cheers!
Daydream Nation! Thank you for this video. My favourite Sonic Youth album.
thank you for sharing in the bio. really appreciate what you've done here
Awesome! Deffo the best riffs and I really appreciate you putting the tunings! The gauges too!
Yr a legend, Bloxsy.
Thanks mate!
La beauté des riffs de Candle.... Cet album est tout plein de guitares....
Superb ! Top quality as always 👌👌👌
One of my fav albums by one of my fav bands. Amazing playing, the tone is impecable.
Thank you very much.
Best show ever was SY and Sun Ra at Central Park on July 4th, 1992
I was always intimidated to play them as I have no idea about tunings Etc very cool thanks
It's not all bad. Some of their tunings are easier to tune into than others.
Kool. I only few sad about the bus stop.
Candle and Teenage Riot, man. So good.
O melhor álbum do Sonic youth
Difícil discordar.
Sí
Yessss. Im here for this sonic youth. Content. ❤️
I'm blown away you figured these out
Well done
Thank you. I did look at some tabs on the Sonic Youth tabs website, though I don't think they're all correct. I watched some videos of Thurston playing live too.
@@bloxsy_ so did you use their tunings or standard
Nevermind I found the video description
Thank you!
Beautiful job, congrats!!
Bloxsy you’re the best headless guitarist ever, love your job ❤
Thanks man! Much appreciated.
good stuff. the best bit on the album is the trem arm sqiggle in the verses of Hey Joni.
Thats awesome. Well done!
Brilliant vid mate. Loved it.
Thank you.
Awesome album! Awesome video
Great job man!
Cool! I think Teenage Riot is obvious that would be the first 🙃
Hey Joni deserved to be on this, don't care what anyone thinks. Eric's Trip too.
They’re both great songs. I was thinking more in terms of the main riffs.
Yeahhh!!! Sonic Youthhhhh!!! You make Thurston green with envy. Thank you.
Thanks!
fantastic video as usual.
Thank you!
Great as always 🎉
Thanks!
Cool :) My favorite album!
This is amazing
Legendary vid
Wow, thanks, that is cool video
Nice video dude n.n
cross the breeze to next videooooo
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My man Bloxsy, I noticed you play Total Trash differently here than in your cover (which is amazing, btw). Which one is the "right" way to play the tune? LOVE your channel
In one of my old covers with vocals I played it in standard which you can do playing around a G chord. This way is more like the original in the weird tuning.
Amazing!!! You’re such a down to earth dude, thank you for replying! ❤
So glad someone loves avante guitar enough to learn... i do schizophrenia, incinerate, theresas sound world and sunday a fair bit in my sets on acoustic with a boss oc5 to get bass in on the 5th and 6th... hey SY are no more lets start a trib band Chronic Goof
nailed the tones, as usual!!
what string gauges did you use for teenage riot? i saw the description so i thought i'd inquire.
Just added them in the description and added a new comment with some more info.
@@bloxsy_ thanks a ton!!
Why does Sonic Youth sounds like a classic rock band mixed with a 00's teen movie
Ahh Sonic Youth, so amazing band. Maybe best punk blues riffs? The Gun Club, Immortal Lee County Killers, Jon Spencer Blues Explosion, White Stripes, Black Keys...
Ah good idea!
@@bloxsy_ can't wait!
Very good! What is their the 3 best albums in your opinion?
legend🔥, i hate tuning every other song tho 💀💀emo is like when u snap a gtr string
The silver rocket one was my favorite
Candle is my fav
Candle is so beautiful ❤❤❤
We need a Top 5 on Polvo riffs
I'm not familiar with them but will check them out.
amazing
nice!
this is great. not criticism just a question--aren't there some additional harmonics going on in the recording of Teenage Riot?
Thanks. Yeah, there's two or maybe even three guitar parts to it. This part is mostly based on Thurston's playing.
this rules. personally I feel like cross the breeze deserves the top spot but that's just me, great video though!
These sound EXACTLY like the studio recordings.
Yeahhhh
whats the tuning and tab for eliminator jr? ive been trying to search for it but the only one i find online doesnt sound right to me.
I like cross the breeze intro riff
I love Sonic Youth, but trying to play them is always so daunting because of all these different tunings. I currently have a guitar stringed up for the Teenage Riot tuning tho so I really should give the song a real shot. May I ask what gauges you used for the different tunings?
I've just added a new comment about the gauges for Teenage Riot. All the others were standard. There is a good website for Sonic Youth tabs and tunings if you google Sonic Youth tabs, it'll come up
I have the black Vintage V65 Jazzmaster. Did you change anything on the hardware?
Greetings from Bavaria
Greetings. I put a buzz stop behind the bridge. Mainly to mute the strings but you can use other things to mute them. Everything else is stock.
You did such an amazing job, however 'Cross The Breeze is the best riff on the album.
Thanks mate. Yeah it's interesting, a lot of people in the comments mentioned 'Cross The Breeze as their favourite.
Nice!
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I love silver rocket
hi does anyone know a good yt lesson or tabs for teenage riot. always wanted to learn thay
sweeeeeeet
Total Trash is my fave off this record ☺
🖤!
Hello your vintage jazzmaster is good
Is that a Tagima, a Squier or a Fender Jazzmaster? Just curiosity!
It's a Vintage V65