Neon Live In L.A Acoustic Cover - John Mayer

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  • @GuitarZero2Hero
    @GuitarZero2Hero  3 роки тому +355

    Big thanks to my good mate Daniel Kelaart for his spectacular vocals on this and for helping me film - check out his YT channel for more ua-cam.com/users/danielkelaart

    • @dougbeale4847
      @dougbeale4847 3 роки тому +1

      Well done, very nice cover you guys!

    • @nijatxaliyev
      @nijatxaliyev 3 роки тому

      Hi guys. I released my new song " YOU CAN'T BE MINE " on my channel: ua-cam.com/video/zYpuBvr7LWc/v-deo.html
      Hope you like it..

    • @udayanmustafi3963
      @udayanmustafi3963 3 роки тому +1

      🎸

    • @chadc.chaderson4524
      @chadc.chaderson4524 3 роки тому +1

      Hoping this vid gets more views. Amazing cover u guys. 👍

    • @rockrida317
      @rockrida317 3 роки тому +1

      Do shivers plssssssss

  • @ishaanrtiwari5663
    @ishaanrtiwari5663 3 роки тому +1387

    Imagine playing this and singing at the same time while performing in front of a live audience. John Mayer is a legend! and so are you for putting the time and effort into learning this and uploading the tutorial on YT for FREE!

    • @GuitarZero2Hero
      @GuitarZero2Hero  3 роки тому +213

      He’s a true inspiration and has influenced me heavily! What a guy! Thanks for the lovely feedback.

    • @bassesatta9235
      @bassesatta9235 3 роки тому +21

      its them massive thumbs of his hahah

    • @slavo_music
      @slavo_music 3 роки тому +19

      Let's not forget actually composing this song!

    • @heretic759
      @heretic759 3 роки тому

      With no backing instruments... He faked it xD

    • @thekeesh
      @thekeesh 3 роки тому +8

      And the fact he never plays the intro or the later riffs the same way twice; it’s largely improvised each time.

  • @TheGroovyGuitarDude
    @TheGroovyGuitarDude 3 роки тому +1159

    Dude this is seriously one of the dopest videos on UA-cam, so stoked you made this and made it so well! 🙌🏽 Also, that Taylor looks and sounds AMAZING 🤤

  • @lost3069
    @lost3069 3 роки тому +677

    Achievement Unlocked: You played Neon and became a super guitarist. Dave "the best teacher Mayer" Tran. ❤

    • @nijatxaliyev
      @nijatxaliyev 3 роки тому +1

      Hi guys. I released my new song " YOU CAN'T BE MINE " on my channel: ua-cam.com/video/zYpuBvr7LWc/v-deo.html
      Hope you like it..

    • @siti-aventador
      @siti-aventador 3 роки тому +2

      Could've been more impressive if it was shot without the cuts

    • @TBroGaming
      @TBroGaming 3 роки тому +2

      @@siti-aventador it would, but this was like a music video so something nice and different imo

  • @DavidJohnson-nf7te
    @DavidJohnson-nf7te 3 роки тому +818

    Great job man,
    I think sometimes your skills get overlooked because you do tutorials on simpler songs. But you’re one hell of a guitar player!

    • @GuitarZero2Hero
      @GuitarZero2Hero  3 роки тому +105

      Thank you David, really appreciate that :)

    • @user-hj8ji8es8j
      @user-hj8ji8es8j 3 роки тому +68

      Dave doesn't show-off like many UA-cam guitarists do. That is why he has so many followers. His modesty & generosity to learners may mask his sheer brilliance on guitar. Nice to see someone else has spotted his talent🙂

    • @leeorom7077
      @leeorom7077 3 роки тому +12

      that's what i thought so too until i saw this vid and was shocked because i watched him when i was starting guitar and he got all the simplest strumming songs so it's pretty cool to know that he can play this.

  • @Reedg333
    @Reedg333 3 роки тому +106

    I already called this man the GOAT for his spectacular tutorials and he really came out and said hold on lemme prove it

    • @GuitarZero2Hero
      @GuitarZero2Hero  3 роки тому +28

      You're too kind mate! No where near the GOAT but thanks for your support :)

  • @quintonkrull5086
    @quintonkrull5086 3 роки тому +201

    Wow I got goosebumps I’ve listened to this recording over 100 times and fell in love with guitar because of this songs and John’s music amazing job.

    • @GuitarZero2Hero
      @GuitarZero2Hero  3 роки тому +9

      Thanks Quinton

    • @lazyartist1327
      @lazyartist1327 3 роки тому +3

      You need more than 10 hours to watch this 100 times, and it's just uploaded 7 hours ago.

    • @manjusri2611
      @manjusri2611 3 роки тому +6

      @@lazyartist1327 please don't

    • @lazyartist1327
      @lazyartist1327 3 роки тому +2

      @@manjusri2611 ohk

    • @quintonkrull5086
      @quintonkrull5086 3 роки тому

      @@lazyartist1327 no i was talking about the 1984 recording.

  • @dangeloc.9861
    @dangeloc.9861 3 роки тому +324

    Hadnt realised how good of a guitar player you are 😭

    • @GuitarZero2Hero
      @GuitarZero2Hero  3 роки тому +87

      Haha thank you - I practiced this one A LOT! There’s a lot of better players than me out there though

    • @xavithelegend7
      @xavithelegend7 3 роки тому +45

      @@GuitarZero2Hero that's true but never forget how good you yourself are ! You reached your milestone on this one. Now reach even greater lengths.

    • @lostpeople6169
      @lostpeople6169 3 роки тому +9

      @@GuitarZero2Hero man i can't think them

    • @headahhboi
      @headahhboi 3 роки тому +28

      @@GuitarZero2Hero nah man, listened to almost all neon covers, this is the best cover I've ever heard tbh

    • @starfishhhy
      @starfishhhy 3 роки тому +3

      Dave being too humble 😭

  • @Dizzle7771
    @Dizzle7771 3 роки тому +57

    How does Mayor sing this at the same time. Mind blowing

  • @arandomuser8364
    @arandomuser8364 3 роки тому +203

    The vocals, the guitar… damn you both nailed it perfectly.

  • @vanomaden
    @vanomaden 3 роки тому +234

    Impressive guitar playing and wow - what a voice. Brilliant.

    • @GuitarZero2Hero
      @GuitarZero2Hero  3 роки тому +15

      Indeed! Check out his YT channel he’s done some other amazing covers

    • @vanomaden
      @vanomaden 3 роки тому

      @@GuitarZero2Hero check out this - some German guy doing Zappa on acoustics. I maybe it's time for you to explore things off the main stream - ua-cam.com/video/uyg7_vhemuE/v-deo.html

  • @anthonywilsonveneno
    @anthonywilsonveneno 3 роки тому +190

    i know the cover was SO. DAMN. GOOD. but can we take a sec to appreciate the PRODUCTION? IT WAS MAD! you're a legend 🔥

    • @GuitarZero2Hero
      @GuitarZero2Hero  3 роки тому +11

      Thank you! Big thanks to Daniel for that, check out his YT in the description :) he’s the singer

    • @izharma1739
      @izharma1739 3 роки тому

      Yeah amazing audio & visual. Pure art.

    • @kevinb3388
      @kevinb3388 3 роки тому

      Superb production

  • @Porkincarnate
    @Porkincarnate 3 роки тому +60

    You forgot "Good evening"

  • @bryanhernandez750
    @bryanhernandez750 3 роки тому +122

    Bro, majestic cover, you nailed it so good.

  • @Karlgolden
    @Karlgolden 3 роки тому +85

    Amazing!

  • @nickfunkhouser550
    @nickfunkhouser550 3 роки тому +7

    Well, Dave did it. He actually conquered the acoustic guitar Everest song that neon is. Hats off to you man.

  • @nipunsyn
    @nipunsyn 3 роки тому +17

    This is beyond impressive man. Both the guitar and the vocals are absolutely bang on. Crazy work!

  • @j_dreii3129
    @j_dreii3129 2 роки тому +2

    They set up the color of the lights blue and pink which is the color of neon, nice detail of the background!

  • @guitarplayer5805
    @guitarplayer5805 3 роки тому +75

    Dave - arguably the best guitar teacher on UA-cam and clearly one of the most accomplished guitarists. What a pleasure to listen to. Bravo! What a superb video guys!!

  • @eddie29ish
    @eddie29ish 3 роки тому +6

    Seeing your perseverance learning this song has really helped to realise that even accomplished guitarists have practise the nuts off to get where they want to go. I was nieve to think that guitar playing comes easy to some people, thankyou so much for the free you tube lessons.

  • @Navjeet92
    @Navjeet92 3 роки тому +6

    You can imagine the talent and skill that John Mayer possess to sing and play it live 🙌

  • @musicalvibes5852
    @musicalvibes5852 3 роки тому +6

    And John Mayer did both playing and singing together.
    Crazy 🎸

  • @lunex4797
    @lunex4797 3 роки тому +28

    AYOOOO insane skills man! I love watching these videos where you really go all out with the finger style

  • @orinblank2056
    @orinblank2056 3 роки тому +1

    The fact that you have someone else singing really goes to show just how absurdly skilled Mayer is

  • @immersommer
    @immersommer 3 роки тому +15

    This is amazing, all those 4 months of work paid off 🎸

  • @yoelbeche6213
    @yoelbeche6213 Рік тому +4

    You guys clearly nailed it!! For me,this is by far the best cover of this song on YT 🔥

  • @skroodup
    @skroodup 3 роки тому +3

    Guitar was SPOT on. I can't imagine having to play all that AND sing like John does.

  • @jeremiahmushtaq6520
    @jeremiahmushtaq6520 3 роки тому +2

    Okay, the guitar playing is obviously next level and the singing is beautiful but can I just say that everything else about the video itself elevates the experience of listening to this song. I’m talking about the set, the colours, the lights, the camerawork, the blue inlays on the guitar😂 Just everything! Like, I’ve watched this video 4 times already not only coz of the music but also because the video is so pleasing to watch!

  • @cineditslrb6113
    @cineditslrb6113 3 роки тому +5

    This is really really great...You managed to maintain the original style and vibe of John's playing, but you still did it your own way! Splendid work !

  • @LeftyGBX
    @LeftyGBX 3 роки тому +2

    My jaw is on the floor - absolutely superb! The performance, the production, everything. Thank you both.

  • @alexanderturl
    @alexanderturl 3 роки тому +9

    Fantastic effort getting the guitar down so well mate, and epic cover, great vocals. 10/10.

  • @fnl62fnl62
    @fnl62fnl62 3 роки тому

    Man you're talent. You explained it took you 4 months to learn and play it, i'll tell you if i start learning it now i'll get all the kind of callus till i get 70 and never learn it all. Cheers.

  • @stephen25uk
    @stephen25uk 2 роки тому +2

    Everything about this video is spectacular. The guitar playing, the vocals, the videography, everything. So good.

  • @chrisbalsamo968
    @chrisbalsamo968 3 роки тому +2

    Man this song has such a high level of difficulty and takes a skilled player to master it. Well done.

  • @gotjellocjrb
    @gotjellocjrb 3 роки тому +7

    Added to my UA-cam music favorites. This was so well done Dave. Great collaboration and cover. Great vocals and absolutely Fire Skills on that beautiful Taylor.

  • @LiamApilado
    @LiamApilado 2 місяці тому +1

    I can’t believe this is the first time I’m seeing this video. Seriously so damn good.

  • @journeyinstruments
    @journeyinstruments 3 роки тому +8

    Incredible job on this, dude. Fantastic playing, to say nothing of how good the singing and cinematography is!!

  • @cjsmith8319
    @cjsmith8319 3 роки тому +1

    You can tell quickly when someone covers this song whether they’re a true Mayer fan or just wanting to learn the song. Nicely done.

    • @GuitarZero2Hero
      @GuitarZero2Hero  3 роки тому

      Thanks CJ!

    • @cjsmith8319
      @cjsmith8319 3 роки тому

      @@GuitarZero2Hero Thank you, as well. You’ve taught me several songs over the years. Keep doing what you do!

  • @kateangela6698
    @kateangela6698 3 роки тому +4

    This deserves a like cuz yall don’t even know how hard this is.

  • @manjusri2611
    @manjusri2611 3 роки тому +2

    Let's appreciate the loads of hardwork and dedication he took to master this
    EXCELLENT!!!!♡

  • @itamar.gadot33
    @itamar.gadot33 3 роки тому +7

    I love it. Been waiting for this for a while now, it was worth the wait

  • @isaacmonge5838
    @isaacmonge5838 3 роки тому +2

    I mean... now I understand why you're such an amazing teacher and mentor, I really do admire you, thanks for doing what you do ❤️

  • @riandrafahrezi
    @riandrafahrezi 3 роки тому +6

    You've already beat "90% guitaris nemesis"
    Welcome to the hall of fame

  • @SturmAndDrang
    @SturmAndDrang Рік тому

    And I saw Mayer play this live at a small club in Dec 2000 in Salt Lake City. Just a kid in a weird polo, blowing us all away. It takes both of these guys to do what that 19 year old kid did. Wild.

  • @r_music2383
    @r_music2383 3 роки тому +4

    Considering my birthday was Wednesday this and the lesson feels like my birthday present... Thx so much dave and keep on with these surprises. 🎸😁

  • @Affable_Aarav1
    @Affable_Aarav1 7 місяців тому

    honestly the best cover i've seen so far big W...

  • @xTheRealDanieL
    @xTheRealDanieL 3 роки тому +2

    Swear to God, this is my 50th time rewatching this masterpiece. Absolutely fascinating mate 😎

  • @ashleyobrien4936
    @ashleyobrien4936 3 роки тому

    I remember first subscribing to your Chanel oer 2 years ago now. It has been wonderful having you teach SP many things on the guitar. Watching you play this was a pleasure.

  • @crazy-horsecrazyhorse8543
    @crazy-horsecrazyhorse8543 3 роки тому +26

    Brilliant Dave, this was insanely well done....Respect to you for putting in the work to knock this outta the park. Fingerstyle at its best. From a great guitar hero...Peace Crazyhorse. :-)

    • @crazy-horsecrazyhorse8543
      @crazy-horsecrazyhorse8543 3 роки тому +4

      Daniel, no disrespect your vocals were smashing, thanks for sharing your time, skill and talents, with Dave, and the whole Guitar Zero 2 Hero Squad at least this one appreciated you Daniel.....:-) Peace Crazyhorse.

    • @GuitarZero2Hero
      @GuitarZero2Hero  3 роки тому +3

      Thank you 😊

  • @mohmmadrafijalgaonkar8028
    @mohmmadrafijalgaonkar8028 3 роки тому

    Sooo Goooood!!! Can't even comprehend how John Mayer plays and sings all at the same time!

  • @EricBenGayomali
    @EricBenGayomali 3 роки тому +5

    Wow! This is just insane! Great production! Amazing skills and performance! I hope to see more of this Dave! 🙌🙇

    • @GuitarZero2Hero
      @GuitarZero2Hero  3 роки тому +2

      Thanks Eric much appreciated mate. Appreciate all your help 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

  • @darktater2020
    @darktater2020 2 місяці тому

    My guy can teach AND he’s got some serious chops. And the vocals are wonderful.

  • @teaismyjam4244
    @teaismyjam4244 3 роки тому +4

    I was waiting for this and omg i loved it

  • @sonyemmanuel6921
    @sonyemmanuel6921 3 роки тому +1

    You acheived playing Neon! what an accomplishment! you will be unstoppable at guitar now! Reach great height!

    • @GuitarZero2Hero
      @GuitarZero2Hero  3 роки тому

      Haha still a lot I can’t do/need to learn. Always something new to learn/improve on. That’s why I love guitar!

    • @sonyemmanuel6921
      @sonyemmanuel6921 3 роки тому

      @@GuitarZero2Hero oh...ok but still ur the greatest coz u helped me learn my favourite songs on guitar...i dont go for any guitar classes yet i can play it and its coz of u....ur the best

  • @tuandungpham3011
    @tuandungpham3011 3 роки тому +5

    I feel like Daniel's voice truly add depth into the song, the orginal performance more like a show off of John's guitar skill and his voice is just to fill the void. Not to disrespect John, I'm one of his biggest fan, but damn, this sure is my favorite version of this.

  • @manjusri2611
    @manjusri2611 3 роки тому +2

    Dave and Daniel these two are killing it 😭🥺💯💯💯💯💯🔥💖

  • @DevonThomas1204
    @DevonThomas1204 3 роки тому +10

    🙌🏻this is epic

  • @fansofyours7343
    @fansofyours7343 3 роки тому +1

    Dude you are literally going to reach 1 million soon... following you from day 1.....keep playing like this

  • @Law2881
    @Law2881 3 роки тому +2

    Man that hard work really paid off love it ❤️ superbly done and easily the best cover I’ve heard of neon.

  • @kristiangurholt59
    @kristiangurholt59 3 роки тому +1

    You guys KILLED it! Also the vocal lick around 5:14 is SICK!

  • @montserratfloreshernandez2004
    @montserratfloreshernandez2004 3 роки тому +3

    The best Cover I've ever listened of this masterpiece!!! 🔥🔥👏👏👏YOU NAILED IT CRACK!!! 🥇🎸🎵🎶🎙️❤️
    I've been following you since you had less than 50,000 suscribers, and there's no other teacher on the planet better than you!! 🔥🔥🥇

  • @amaze2n
    @amaze2n 3 роки тому

    You play it in the sane way, without using the thumb for every bass note. Thank goodness I'm not the only one.

  • @eduardofranco5348
    @eduardofranco5348 3 роки тому +2

    Just a real guitar player knows how difficult this song is...cheers!!

  • @markjmr4506
    @markjmr4506 3 роки тому

    JM playin the intro just to have fun and add dynamics to the song while us trying to learn it like it's a masterpiece.

  • @JohanLouw
    @JohanLouw 3 роки тому +4

    Damn Dave! That's insanely good!

  • @walkslow7509
    @walkslow7509 3 роки тому +2

    Wonderful! Congratulations on accomplishing the mammoth mission of learning to play this whole thing.

  • @kevonnn0344
    @kevonnn0344 3 роки тому +3

    Incredible cover. Wow!!!

  • @nickrkr
    @nickrkr 3 роки тому

    That's what passion and hours of dedication sounds

  • @Juliangou
    @Juliangou 3 роки тому +3

    Geniuuuus!

  • @johnhendricks8140
    @johnhendricks8140 3 роки тому

    Who ever pulls of the this song deserves all the praise

  • @joshvincentmangaluz4466
    @joshvincentmangaluz4466 3 роки тому +3

    imagine John Mayer doing the guitar and the singing at the same time

  • @ashperera
    @ashperera 3 роки тому

    Holy cow ! The chord progression Dave's 4 month were deadly serious practice. .... Sensei Dave is extraordinary ...

  • @kevz_oh
    @kevz_oh 3 роки тому +2

    You forgot to say "Good evening!"
    Other than that, I love it!

  • @CStayNZ
    @CStayNZ 3 роки тому +1

    We haven’t heard the original but your performance in this video is one of mine and my sons favourite songs on UA-cam. My son is 20months old lol. He loves it

    • @GuitarZero2Hero
      @GuitarZero2Hero  3 роки тому +1

      Haha That’s so sweet! Thanks guys. Check our the original sometime, it’s amazing!

  • @miguelgoncalves3293
    @miguelgoncalves3293 3 роки тому +3

    good evening?

  • @daspritambaban
    @daspritambaban 3 роки тому +1

    Oh my god..giving me goosebumps..you are the best..thanks for giving us all these high quality performances and tutorials..

  • @ASHWANI044
    @ASHWANI044 3 роки тому +5

    You just missed "GOOD EVENING" 😔

    • @GuitarZero2Hero
      @GuitarZero2Hero  3 роки тому +2

      😂😂 I debated on whether to add that in or not haha

    • @ASHWANI044
      @ASHWANI044 3 роки тому

      @@GuitarZero2Hero haha nevertheless thank you so much for doing the lesson for the same and big thank you for teaching always with such grace and ease you're amazing :) 🙏 Waiting for the lesson of slow dancing in a burning room (live in LA version).

  • @oEchos
    @oEchos 7 місяців тому

    For him to do this the whole time without messing up once is insane

  • @xenonstudios888
    @xenonstudios888 3 роки тому +3

    It's good but you need to slap more. No criticism just tips because I also learned it in 4 months. Also there are some ghost pops that you missed. I only picked up the guitar the year before last January.

  • @JOAOVidros
    @JOAOVidros 3 роки тому +2

    Awesome man....so acurate, and the Singer is just perfect

  • @STEVENV0
    @STEVENV0 3 роки тому

    When dave start singing neon , i got goosebump

  • @ewokrider2001
    @ewokrider2001 3 роки тому

    I’ve never heard this song, heard of it, but seeing you play it, I just really appreciate all the hard work you did to learn this.

  • @d_starcode1197
    @d_starcode1197 3 роки тому

    After a rough. ...it did put a smile on my face...amazing guitarist

  • @akankshrhythm5160
    @akankshrhythm5160 3 роки тому +2

    AYYYY DUDE THIS WAS AMAZING I CANT EVEN EXPLAIN IT!! THIS IS MY FAVOURITE COVER IN UA-cam YET! I JUST LOVE THIS!!

  • @cris.valencia
    @cris.valencia 3 роки тому

    this just goes to show how good of a beast JM is. he did this LIVE. while singing.
    GREAT JOB THOUGH!!

  • @sakiluddinahammed7937
    @sakiluddinahammed7937 3 роки тому +1

    What a fire man 🔥🔥 4:07 min . I got my headspin. Your vocal is fire.
    I dont want to anything about the guiter. He is phenomenon as usual. Thanks man for this beautiful piece of cover ❤️❤️

  • @MAdhvaryu
    @MAdhvaryu 3 роки тому +2

    Wow! This is such an incredibly well-made video with amazing playing and amazing vocals. Seriously!

  • @kevinjavier6877
    @kevinjavier6877 3 роки тому

    By far, the best one I’ve ever seen.

  • @lorigilmore5521
    @lorigilmore5521 2 роки тому

    Holy cow. I can hardly LISTEN to it. much less play it EVER! You are fabulous!

  • @rubencantu60
    @rubencantu60 2 роки тому

    Man oh man. Talk about taking a John Mayer song and making it sound better. Wow! IMAO great vocals and superb guitar technique.

  • @th3w4ynetr4in9
    @th3w4ynetr4in9 3 роки тому

    absolutly amazing this is by far my favorite guitar song and this is by far the best version i have seen someone play apart from john himself

  • @rodreyesmagic
    @rodreyesmagic 3 роки тому

    The callouses definitely paid off! Great job!!!

  • @Harry-rm4in
    @Harry-rm4in 3 роки тому +2

    Its insane how impressive this is man!

  • @n.007gaming9
    @n.007gaming9 2 роки тому +1

    Brilliant Brilliant Stuff...Dave you're so talented and humble.... YOU'RE THE BEST

  • @unique4988
    @unique4988 3 роки тому +2

    WOW, that's so amazing man, hard work really pays off! Congrats on learing this masterpiece.

  • @jadeedmundson5715
    @jadeedmundson5715 3 роки тому +1

    YES! I do want to see more covers like this! This is amazing on every level, guitar playing, singing and filming. Can’t wait to get cracking on your tutorial, Dave! 🙏🏻❤️🐶

  • @ddivydwivedi
    @ddivydwivedi 3 роки тому +1

    Hi @GuitarZero2Hero, this really is one of the most complete and worthy covers of this masterpiece of a song. Amazing work. Looking forward to the lesson you shared to learn it myself. Thanks for your efforts.

  • @hansy1305
    @hansy1305 3 роки тому +1

    This is stunning you both. Loved every bit of it! Congratulations

  • @serathur00
    @serathur00 3 роки тому +1

    your playing is so clean man, for such a song as this! i'm truly stunned.

  • @leonegod69
    @leonegod69 3 роки тому +1

    Finally! Congratulations on finishing this challenge, and amazing job!!