Riff Lords: Nick Hexum of 311

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  • @gibsonguitar
    @gibsonguitar  3 місяці тому +2

    What's the "best" 311 song in your oinion?
    ▶Shop Gibson ES Guitars like Nick is using HERE: bit.ly/4bmiAu0
    ▶Nick is playing a MESA/Boogie Badlander amplifier: bit.ly/3VMT4bx

    • @EdwinRiveraBajistaElOcio
      @EdwinRiveraBajistaElOcio 2 місяці тому +3

      I like "Loco" and "Come Original"

    • @mjordan8432
      @mjordan8432 Місяць тому +1

      Daisy cutter or maybe Hive🐝🐝

    • @nozrep
      @nozrep Місяць тому +1

      My favorite is Evolution and Salsa probably but dunno about best per se, haha. I am not a musician. And it is subjective to each fan’s opinion which is a good thing. But I have a bit of musical technique knowledge from a long
      time ago. I think It would be super interesting to find out which song of their catalog is the most technically difficult from the guitar stand point. Maybe there’s an interview of Mahoney out there somewhere explaining a complicated riff or solo he did? Maybe Gibson TV could get Mahoney in here too? That’d be cool! Also what might be the most complicated drum sequence Chad ever came up with? Might be different songs.

    • @lauroonetoo
      @lauroonetoo Місяць тому

      Let the cards fall is really technical

    • @joey3118
      @joey3118 20 днів тому

      Way too hard to answer. So many great songs. But IMO the 1st 2 albums (Music and Grassroots) are off the charts.

  • @magicman12b
    @magicman12b 3 роки тому +180

    311 is such an amazing band. They are even better live, full of energy and outstanding performers. They will not disappoint

    • @taylorfarr6
      @taylorfarr6 2 роки тому +2

      This is true. I just saw them!

    • @BroDude0
      @BroDude0 6 місяців тому

      SA attempting to shake his rump ruins the entire act.

    • @rogueprince1341
      @rogueprince1341 5 місяців тому +1

      I've seen them like 5 times. I've only seen Tool more 7 times.

    • @ScottBunney-z4g
      @ScottBunney-z4g 5 місяців тому +2

      Saw them in Dallas 2007 with Ziggy Marley. Great show!

  • @Wilrizen48
    @Wilrizen48 2 роки тому +49

    73, here and I’ve been a huge fan of 311 for many years. My three stepsons turned me on to these guys. Love all their music. This video was absolutely amazing. Nick is such a great writer and guitarist. Stay positive and love your life. Peace

  • @daltonhola2897
    @daltonhola2897 Місяць тому +11

    311 is THE GREATEST BAND still around in my opinion! Grew up listening to their jams thanks to my late sister Lesley and now that she's gone there's a whole lotta love and sadness when listening to them... I'll find myself trying to hold it all together when singing along. This past weekend I got to see 311 live for the first time and I was so nervous to sing along during the show in case I'd just breakdown but it was THE BEST concert experience I have ever had! I felt like my sister was there headbanging with me the entire time. I love and miss you Les! Also, Happy Birthday!! ❤️

  • @Horaknophobia
    @Horaknophobia 3 роки тому +249

    I appreciate how articulate Nick is when explaining the origin of each riff as well as the theory and rhythm associated with the performance. Righteous!

    • @limasenar7522
      @limasenar7522 3 роки тому +15

      I love when Nick (and pretty much all the other boys) go into "geek mode" with gears and whatever they're passionate about. Makes me realize how far they've gone and yet many of their characters remain the same. Love 'em for life.

  • @WesAndersonMusic
    @WesAndersonMusic 3 роки тому +121

    311 is the reason I started playing guitar at 10 years old in 1996. I've always stuck with it, and now I have the same artist rep at PRS as their other guitarist Tim and even collaborated with their bassist P-Nut on a song of mine!

    • @enjoyesk8978
      @enjoyesk8978 3 роки тому +2

      Nice!

    • @enjoyesk8978
      @enjoyesk8978 3 роки тому +2

      Subbed bro! Good stuff!!!

    • @WesAndersonMusic
      @WesAndersonMusic 3 роки тому +2

      @@enjoyesk8978 thank you 🙌

    • @tylermrhandon
      @tylermrhandon 3 роки тому +4

      That’s awesome man, I’ve found 311 through my guitar teacher and they’ve been a huge influence on me the past few years

    • @WesAndersonMusic
      @WesAndersonMusic 3 роки тому +2

      @@tylermrhandon right on! keep jamming

  • @roscoep.soultrain5775
    @roscoep.soultrain5775 3 роки тому +397

    Anyone saying the Nix Hex isnt a riff lord must not have been alive in the 90's. Dude is still a class act.

    • @captainshiner42
      @captainshiner42 3 роки тому +11

      Facts.

    • @chortleboy
      @chortleboy 3 роки тому +11

      Saw 311 at Red Rocks on 96 been a fan ever since

    • @InebriHATED
      @InebriHATED 2 роки тому +9

      Nix Hex is a boss. 311 an amazing band as well. Been a fan ever since the mid 90s. Visit was on a snowboard vid I was watchin🤘🏻

    • @Jmilillo
      @Jmilillo 2 роки тому +8

      Dude knows a ton of music theory too.

    • @TheUlesifah82
      @TheUlesifah82 Рік тому +4

      Total freakin stud, the From Chaos album saved my mentality when I was in my 20’s

  • @dinetteset
    @dinetteset 3 роки тому +22

    Nick Hexum can still get it 🥰🔥💙

  • @Secopsco
    @Secopsco 3 роки тому +151

    I feel Tim should at least be sitting on a beanbag in the background...

    • @Jllyrol311
      @Jllyrol311 3 роки тому +7

      I guess Nick did write most of the riffs, whether or not Tim played them on the album (or plays them live). I'm sure the fact that Nick plays Gibson's didn't factor into the decision in any way/shape/form.

    • @0826man
      @0826man 3 роки тому +13

      Prs artist

    • @michaelsnydermusic
      @michaelsnydermusic 3 роки тому +9

      Tim writes a lot of the guitar riffs. But he’s a Paul Reed Smith Artist. So no way he’d be on here.

    • @johnjonestheman
      @johnjonestheman 3 роки тому +3

      @@michaelsnydermusic No he doesn't... he's a great guitarist, and I am one of his biggest fans, but- if you write riffs, you're co-writing the song, period- and he has empirically very few songwriting credits along the way in their 30+ year career... he's a great player, but not a riff-writer or songwriter, and that's okay!

    • @michaelsnydermusic
      @michaelsnydermusic 3 роки тому

      @@johnjonestheman dude, I didn’t say he wasn’t. I love Hex too.

  • @arfslmnsyh
    @arfslmnsyh 3 роки тому +20

    Love how he customized almost all of his trussrod cover with 'Hexum'.

  • @markwrenn5965
    @markwrenn5965 3 роки тому +36

    I wish I could watch breakdowns for every song on every instrument.

    • @mattashley3076
      @mattashley3076 3 роки тому +2

      if they had that as a feature in their new app i'd be down (no pun intended)

    • @markwrenn5965
      @markwrenn5965 3 роки тому +2

      @@mattashley3076 email them that idea STAT

    • @Heyitsallgoodman
      @Heyitsallgoodman 2 роки тому +1

      The session with Christian James Hand. Change your life

  • @upgrayedd9732
    @upgrayedd9732 3 роки тому +119

    I know I'm in the minority but Soundsystem is my favorite 311 album and "Freeze Time" is a helluva an opener.

    • @gottabtru1
      @gottabtru1 3 роки тому +9

      Underrated comment. I second this!

    • @Okla_Soft
      @Okla_Soft 3 роки тому +16

      SoundSystem is one of the best 311 albums there is, it’s a banger from start to finish.

    • @1TYSL
      @1TYSL 3 роки тому +7

      Can’t nobody do it like 311. They put the work in and earned the right to say it on this album.

    • @RYXPfan
      @RYXPfan 2 роки тому +9

      I'm a big fan of Soundsystem as well. Definitely a solid album.

    • @dangeerraaron
      @dangeerraaron 2 роки тому +4

      Great Album!!!

  • @rlbigfish
    @rlbigfish 3 роки тому +125

    Came for the off-beats. Stayed for the syncopation.

  • @savalisadkins4709
    @savalisadkins4709 3 роки тому +125

    When he was playing "Down" how many of y'all shuted "Chill!" at the end of the riff?

    • @jlooper09
      @jlooper09 3 роки тому +11

      Yes! And of course, on Creatures, waiting for that exact moment to shout "Watch it now!"

    • @savalisadkins4709
      @savalisadkins4709 3 роки тому +5

      @@jlooper09 hells yeah, My 311 Fam thinks alike.

    • @sym9266
      @sym9266 3 роки тому

      LOL

    • @hipsterdoofas329
      @hipsterdoofas329 3 роки тому

      And then lit up a joint...

    • @A.J.1656
      @A.J.1656 2 роки тому

      I was waiting for my chance to yell "HEY!" during Freeze Time. Lol

  • @drewg3087
    @drewg3087 5 місяців тому +12

    Dude is so underrated and amazing style and feel. Has definitely wrote some bangers.

  • @rogerwaters413
    @rogerwaters413 6 місяців тому +2

    Transistor is the first album I ever listened to from start to finish and really enjoyed the experience. That changed things for me.

  • @Revoltmetal420
    @Revoltmetal420 3 роки тому +11

    I just love playing 311 riffs, my first complete song I ever learned was the riff Lord jam Brodels.🤘😁🤘🎸Thanks for this awesome guitar lesson Nick you rock dude🍺

  • @bermaticadvancedfantasyfoo9257
    @bermaticadvancedfantasyfoo9257 3 роки тому +6

    i have been having a renaissance with this band lately - just one of the most underrated bands ever - to think this guy is the #2 guitarist in the band just shows the level of talent in this band

  • @quag311
    @quag311 3 роки тому +28

    I love the crunchy guitar and the harmonies. Chad individually is the most talented member of the band. He gets his own solo in every set.
    311 is the band that got me into music in my youth and I still rock out to them in the car.

    • @H1LTO
      @H1LTO 3 роки тому +1

      You may be right about Sexton :)

    • @goldenjav2954
      @goldenjav2954 3 роки тому +2

      Me too. I'll crank 311 in my car until the day I die.

  • @lovemo_dee
    @lovemo_dee 3 роки тому +16

    I love hearing these kinds of breakdowns from the artists. Gives us fans a peek inside the process. I've always wondered what makes some of my favorite 311 songs so damn good 🔥.

  • @jlooper09
    @jlooper09 3 роки тому +3

    What a treat this is. I've been a fan of 311 for most of their 30+ years. Nick and all of them are such good, down-to-earth, humble dudes and the love for what they do comes through in all their music. This is such a perfect example of it. And of course, watching and listening to the master shows me I've been playing most of these wrong all these years! Longing for the day when I can see 311 live again. They were my last concert before COVID shut everything down. Some day... Be safe and well, everyone!

  • @DrewSki12115
    @DrewSki12115 3 роки тому +6

    This is an excellent video! Thank you for bringing 311 on! 3,11, 3, 3, 11!

  • @nickjackson6375
    @nickjackson6375 3 роки тому +5

    Love these guys. Can’t wait for show #21 in 2021 hopefully.

  • @brockterry5840
    @brockterry5840 3 роки тому +70

    311 was such a breath of fresh air at the end of my high school days as grunge started to sadly fade.

  • @nocturnalferalguitarist
    @nocturnalferalguitarist 3 роки тому +76

    Nick is a master at creating good vibes with his music. I really enjoyed this

  • @SpartanPridePod
    @SpartanPridePod 3 роки тому +168

    Nick could easily do about three more episodes of this

    • @Justin_311
      @Justin_311 3 роки тому +5

      I would listen to all 300 plus riffs! Go 311!

    • @erichan6985
      @erichan6985 3 роки тому +3

      A whole series we need

  • @kirkhochburger8247
    @kirkhochburger8247 5 місяців тому

    311 still going strong! Love it

  • @wonicles
    @wonicles 3 роки тому +90

    Totally out of left field for me. 311 was pretty huge for me in the 1990's, and this video left me with a huge smile.

    • @enjoyesk8978
      @enjoyesk8978 3 роки тому +7

      Have you check out their latest efforts? If not I highly recommend it bro

    • @H1LTO
      @H1LTO 3 роки тому +6

      They're still killin it man. Check out Stereolithic, Mosaic, and Voyager if you haven't heard their newer albums

  • @jnet3111
    @jnet3111 3 роки тому +2

    Still my favorite band. Last live concert I was able to attend before the Rona

  • @michaelmallory6265
    @michaelmallory6265 3 роки тому +1

    Cool guys make great music which made an AWESOME band!!! Thank you 311!!! 👍🔥👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

  • @DirtleTilbury
    @DirtleTilbury 3 роки тому +65

    "Stay positive and love your life." Love it.

    • @nckhed
      @nckhed 3 роки тому

      As sweet of a sentiment as that sounds, loving one's life is about the most vain and narcissistic thing any human can do.

    • @Unity1975
      @Unity1975 3 роки тому +5

      @@nckhed Ummmm...huh?

    • @OrangeChrome
      @OrangeChrome 3 роки тому +1

      @@nckhed I can think of something more vain and narcissistic. Kappa

    • @cuteasxtreme
      @cuteasxtreme 3 роки тому +1

      @@nckhed I suppose it’s more practical and better off for everyone if we all hate our lives then????

  • @sym9266
    @sym9266 3 роки тому +38

    Nick's lookin like a ripped Abe Lincoln these days! ❤️311🎵

    • @A.J.1656
      @A.J.1656 2 роки тому

      Lol

    • @ComradeStiv
      @ComradeStiv 6 місяців тому +3

      Pardon?

    • @MikeBikesForMS
      @MikeBikesForMS 5 місяців тому +1

      You assume Abe was frail?

    • @BEEFTEEF4
      @BEEFTEEF4 5 місяців тому +1

      The whole band is very in shape. A breath of fresh air in a world of land whales. Love 311.

    • @justwondering1967
      @justwondering1967 5 місяців тому

      Dude’s always been a specimen.

  • @rogueprince1341
    @rogueprince1341 5 місяців тому +1

    Hes the reason i picked up a guitar when i was a kid

  • @kristinabosse3154
    @kristinabosse3154 3 роки тому

    I am a huge 311 and Nick Hexum fan, and I am so glad he did this! Now I can show this to my 11 year old son who is obsessed with his guitar so he can learn some 311 riffs for me! 🥰 3! 11! 3! 3! 11! Stay positive and love your life! ✌️♥️👽

  • @briansuniqueguitars
    @briansuniqueguitars 3 роки тому +39

    Such a good choice Gibson. I’ve been a huge 311 fan my entire life and I was excited to think others would learn about 311 from this, however I didn’t think I would learn so much myself.

  • @endezeichengrimm
    @endezeichengrimm 3 роки тому +8

    He looks exactly like his voice.

  • @chiefmegadeth
    @chiefmegadeth 6 місяців тому

    I remember when I was obsessed with Ice Hockey in Australia.
    NHL featured 311 Down on their weekend show.
    And I freaked out and loved 311 and became a big fan!

  • @gregchapdelaine4889
    @gregchapdelaine4889 3 роки тому +31

    What a delightful surprise! I’ve loved 311 since the early 90s but haven’t listened for a bit. Great to see this and what a nice guy and a great teacher.

  • @ryanpattison2099
    @ryanpattison2099 3 роки тому +19

    No idea who the bloke is nor have I listened to his band... super nice guy and a hell of a player.. going to check out 311 now thanks for sharing!

  • @rocgamingnetworkrgn9681
    @rocgamingnetworkrgn9681 3 роки тому +1

    311 all day, nick just a chill dude.

  • @CJTravismizzou
    @CJTravismizzou 3 роки тому +34

    Love hearing Nick's shout out to The Urge during the backstory of Beautiful Disaster. #PTMFUS

    • @Justin_311
      @Justin_311 3 роки тому +2

      Yes. Great band. Phunk Junkeez. Shootyz Groove. 2 Skinnee Js

    • @captainshiner42
      @captainshiner42 3 роки тому +3

      As a St. Louisan, I'm with ya on that one.

    • @rlong2555
      @rlong2555 3 роки тому +3

      Two of my favorite bands to see live

  • @DruNature
    @DruNature 2 роки тому

    OMG Nick is the best!!! Definitely one my fav bands of all time!

  • @et0363
    @et0363 3 роки тому +45

    I honestly thought most of these riffs were Mahoney’s. Now I have an even higher respect for ol’ Hexballs

    • @sometimelater
      @sometimelater 3 роки тому +7

      chad & nick write 311 music.

    • @peterharding1422
      @peterharding1422 3 роки тому +1

      No Nick is quite the lead guitarist extraordinaire. . .he is one of the best riff masters of our time.

    • @et0363
      @et0363 3 роки тому +5

      @@peterharding1422 honestly I never paid too much attention to their writing credits of their songs. I see it now - much respect. Nick’s a song writing genius

    • @peterharding1422
      @peterharding1422 3 роки тому +3

      @@et0363 & Regarding Chad, drummers kill it with riff writing they attack the guitar parts with a percussionists' precisional syncopation

  • @audiogarden1
    @audiogarden1 2 роки тому +13

    311 isn't really technical stuff but they're whole discography is full of legendary riffing. One of the best live bands out there.

    • @KoolMada
      @KoolMada 2 роки тому +4

      Not sure what isn't "technical" about 311's playing. lol

    • @philiom7724
      @philiom7724 2 роки тому +2

      Hmmm...lots of their music is extremely technical bud.

  • @BenAck912
    @BenAck912 3 роки тому +28

    *3! 11! 3! 3! 11!*

  • @Acrimage
    @Acrimage Місяць тому +1

    To not include 'Homebrew' in Nick's lineup here is a crime. EVERY guitar player I knew played Homebrew. It is THEE riff of the 90's

  • @ZeroFourTwentyFive
    @ZeroFourTwentyFive 3 роки тому +26

    Love me some 311! Some of the best riffs and grooves ever. 311 fan for 26 years now. Enjoyed seeing the break down of the riffs 👊🏼

  • @mcclane8812
    @mcclane8812 4 місяці тому +2

    Between him and Mahoney, they’re the most overlooked guitar players of the past 3 decades. Complete masters of their crafts ever changing their sounds yet sticking to their roots. Incredible talents

  • @luciferjones8103
    @luciferjones8103 5 місяців тому +15

    The first 311 album is a must for any guitar player. Play along with it and you'll be on beat for the rest of your life.

    • @nickheadlee1027
      @nickheadlee1027 2 місяці тому

      This is so true lol learning 311 songs adds so much groove to your developing play style. Sexton plays a roll in that as well!

  • @leascaart
    @leascaart 3 роки тому

    This guy looks GREAT for his age. I was not into 311, but I respect them for having a very unique sound.

  • @ZachGood
    @ZachGood 3 роки тому +33

    One of my favorite things to do on Friday afternoons in college was plug in my amp and play along to a 311 playlist while drinking brews. Some of the best times of my life.

    • @paulyskudder8071
      @paulyskudder8071 3 роки тому +3

      This is life telling you to listen to their track (311) Friday Afternoon and get back into it homie! Best band ever. Still. New stuff is some of their greatest.

    • @SillyGoose2024
      @SillyGoose2024 3 роки тому

      And nowadays?

    • @laurisaarinen1126
      @laurisaarinen1126 2 роки тому +1

      Friday afternoons... 😄

    • @ZachGood
      @ZachGood 2 роки тому +2

      @@SillyGoose2024 Nowadays my Friday evenings are vegan ice cream and college basketball. Haven't drank in 7 years and haven't played my guitar for even longer than that. I'm okay with that, though. Time changes and requires evolution.

  • @jlaganelli7829
    @jlaganelli7829 2 роки тому

    his riffs are fire!! cant remember the last time i heard a 311 song and it didnt make my body start jammin to it

  • @jlongi9742
    @jlongi9742 3 роки тому +20

    The evolution of 311 has been a blessing.

  • @joeman5220
    @joeman5220 4 місяці тому

    Their Bob Rock albums were pretty good too (Uplifter and Universal Pulse). 'And a Ways to Go' and 'My Heart Sings' had some really good lead lines and bass lines. Its nice to see Nick play his parts for the My Heart Sings as well- its got some really pretty chords in it which are backed by an acoustic track

  • @whendoweeat
    @whendoweeat 3 роки тому +14

    What a trip. This was an incredible video if nothing else than capturing a keeper of the faith in Nick Hexum. Like so many others in the chat, I grew up with 311 and still listen to them. I almost broke an ankle at one of their shows in the pit. They are as much a part of me as they are a part of you. Thank you, Gibson, for bringing in Nick to just BS about these riffs and his thoughts behind him. This was a very welcome surprise.

  • @9StickNate
    @9StickNate 3 роки тому +18

    I’ve resparked my interest in 311. I haven’t listened to them in a while. I started to learn the guitar about 2 months ago and wanted to learn “Down”. I underestimated the song. Their guitar work is such an interesting mix of funk/jazz/metal/blues.

    • @zacharyforeal
      @zacharyforeal 2 роки тому +1

      I was a preteen when I picked up guitar.. I used 311 to teach myself. This was a time before everyone having internet. You have so many tools to help you along your way. Use them. Try to learn something new about playing or your instrument each day. keep rocking on and best of luck.

  • @KipArmadillo
    @KipArmadillo 3 роки тому +27

    1st 311 show - 1997 in Mansfield, MA. Most recent show - 2018 in Tempe, AZ. In all that time, they haven't lost a step or missed a beat.

    • @adamspilsbury4536
      @adamspilsbury4536 3 роки тому +2

      New Year’s Eve? Best way to bring in a new year ever!!!

    • @KipArmadillo
      @KipArmadillo 3 роки тому +1

      @@adamspilsbury4536 Yes sir! Drove out from L.A., solo, for the show.

    • @JayKlizzy
      @JayKlizzy 3 роки тому +2

      Yoooo that 97 Mansfield was my first show too! Many good times there throughout the years.

    • @KipArmadillo
      @KipArmadillo 3 роки тому +1

      @@JayKlizzy Believe the venue was still called Great Woods at that time. And De La Soul opened. First of too many incredible shows to count!

    • @H1LTO
      @H1LTO 3 роки тому +1

      @@KipArmadillo I've done plenty of shows solo 👊

  • @springer90
    @springer90 3 роки тому +24

    Hexum has definitely gotten better on the guitar over the years!

    • @enjoyesk8978
      @enjoyesk8978 3 роки тому

      Definitely! He continues to learn and take lessons.

  • @brendanrobinson9395
    @brendanrobinson9395 3 роки тому +13

    Nick & Tim are a great guitar duo, still going after all these years, still positive and Nick still rocking the Gibson! ✌🏼

  • @TIGERGUTS
    @TIGERGUTS 3 роки тому +1

    I was the 420th like. very 311! hahahaha This was awesome!
    love 311.

  • @vonicrimson3619
    @vonicrimson3619 3 роки тому +11

    I’m glad he talked about the urge, 311 and Transplants are 3 of my favorite bands that are outside of the normal stuff i listen to

  • @goldenjav2954
    @goldenjav2954 3 роки тому +12

    311 is one of my favorite bands and always has been ever since I heard "Down" for the 1st time when I was in high school as a freshman back in 1996. After I heard "Down", I went out and bought all of their albums on CD. Later on in life, 7 concerts total. Their live show is one of the best in the world, and I was blessed enough to see them play at Red Rocks 3 times. Love you guys, and never stop making music 311!

  • @travisharrelson4772
    @travisharrelson4772 3 роки тому +2

    Nice one Gibson! These cats got riffs for days...

  • @mfbm83
    @mfbm83 3 роки тому +8

    Nick 🔥🔥🔥🎸🎶🎵you are the best. Thanks you 👏👏👏311 = good vibes and amazing music. God bless U xoxo 💋💋💋from Argentina 🇦🇷

  • @chrismcclain9
    @chrismcclain9 Місяць тому

    Never would have guessed helmet was an influence but without the vocals can hear it in down’s riffs.

  • @korbindallas8224
    @korbindallas8224 6 місяців тому

    Down still sounds amazing

  • @333BlkFlagg
    @333BlkFlagg Рік тому

    This man is my musical god!!!

  • @DodgerBlueRobert
    @DodgerBlueRobert 3 роки тому +12

    This was fantastic to watch, thank you. I've been a fan of 311 since '95 or '96. Seen them 6 or 7 times live over the years, and hope they continue to make new music.

  • @BigTyronie
    @BigTyronie Рік тому +2

    This guy cool af. Seen 311 three different times but never investigated the members at all.

  • @spencerb311
    @spencerb311 3 роки тому +9

    This video alone will probably get me back into learning guitars. 311 is my favorite band ever

  • @failure5864
    @failure5864 4 місяці тому

    The Urge is still a fav of mine.

  • @michaelvaidic
    @michaelvaidic 3 роки тому +1

    Thanks Nick...very cool.... check out Erik Satie - Gymnopedies...he came to mind as you were playing the last song

  • @vonicrimson3619
    @vonicrimson3619 3 роки тому +20

    Never was expecting to see him on here today

  • @Lawdog652
    @Lawdog652 Рік тому

    2 minutes in and I am 13 again! What a 27 year travel in just a few moments going back to MUSIC.

  • @josephkaminski5273
    @josephkaminski5273 3 роки тому +7

    I’ve been trying to learn the my heart sings duet from 311 day 2020 by ear ever since it was out on UA-cam. Don’t know much about theory (I learn from tabs) and didn’t even know a major 9th existed. This little lesson was a game changer. Shocked my heart sings made it into this video but man I’m glad it did.
    Also, watching Tim Mahoney play All Mixed Up live changed my playing forever. That progression was the hardest progression I knew of at the time, and I had no idea how he fingered it so fast and smooth. Saw him using his pointer finger as a capo and that was it. Never thought of doing that. Made complex chords so much easier to finger and made my playing smoother. It’s amazing what you can learn just from listening or watching the original artist play it their way. This video is awesome.

  • @aaronfrazier524
    @aaronfrazier524 3 роки тому +8

    As a bass player that plays LOTS of 311 songs, it was very interesting to see how the guitar riffs are broken down. My favorite band ever!

  • @blazethewise12
    @blazethewise12 3 роки тому +8

    Love all the music 311 has put out over the years, especially cool to hear the inspiration and influences behind the riffs !

  • @MarshallGTV
    @MarshallGTV 3 роки тому +6

    Saw 311 in either 95 or 96. Still one the best shows I’ve ever been to.. they opened with Down and when the beat dropped it didn’t matter if you wanted to stay on the ground or not. The ENTIRE room was bouncing. Fun times.

  • @popskustom7382
    @popskustom7382 3 роки тому +10

    Any plans for a Hexum signature? I need one!!!

    • @MaddoxMelton
      @MaddoxMelton 3 роки тому

      I think there hinting on it!

    • @popskustom7382
      @popskustom7382 3 роки тому +2

      @@MaddoxMelton I hope so. I have a Tim Mahoney PRS hanging on my 311 wall. It needs a friend

    • @enjoyesk8978
      @enjoyesk8978 3 роки тому

      @@popskustom7382 awesome! I want one but I can’t find any. Should of pulled the trigger when they came out.

    • @popskustom7382
      @popskustom7382 3 роки тому

      @@enjoyesk8978 I got it a few years ago on reverb for like 500 bucks. They get listed every once in awhile but are overpriced.

    • @goldenjav2954
      @goldenjav2954 3 роки тому

      @@popskustom7382 right on. Do not let Tim be alone for much longer. He misses Nick

  • @michaelsnydermusic
    @michaelsnydermusic 3 роки тому +4

    That 1961 ES 330 (the one with the single coil pickup in the middle) when he plays “My Heart Sings” has THE clean tone I’ve been looking for. Wow. Anyone who knows of a less expensive guitar with a similar sound please reply! Thanks

  • @ZappaBlues
    @ZappaBlues 3 роки тому +6

    A Mesa Boogie amp,... well surprise surprise surprise! ;)

  • @late4work418
    @late4work418 3 роки тому +14

    Love 311 and The Urge!! Yeah!!!

  • @legomywallet630
    @legomywallet630 6 місяців тому

    Happy 311 day all

  • @youcancallmeKIRK
    @youcancallmeKIRK 3 роки тому +5

    Amazing! 311 was the reason I picked up a guitar twenty-two years ago. Thank you.

  • @bryanlewis9575
    @bryanlewis9575 3 роки тому +5

    Awesome session with an incredible artist! Really enjoyed this. Thanks Nick and Gibson!

  • @Detman101
    @Detman101 3 роки тому +5

    Oh my god...am I really alive right now?
    I never thought I'd be getting a guitar lesson from one of my lifetime all-time favorite musicians.
    This is a dream come true right after seeing them in concert back in 96-97.

  • @BrandonMobley614
    @BrandonMobley614 3 роки тому +4

    I love hearing 311 on the radio, but they're a live band for sure. Their live album from 1997 is a masterpiece top to bottom. Would have been an incredible show to attend, although at that time, I was a toddler.

  • @jmason61
    @jmason61 5 місяців тому

    311 always got kinda slammed by the hipster indie rock snobs but they were/are fantastic...& they carved out a sound that makes them instantly recognizable BRAVO

  • @bonteet311
    @bonteet311 3 роки тому +5

    This is awesome. Thanks for putting it out!! Bad ass work Nick!!

  • @mjolnircarlssen4211
    @mjolnircarlssen4211 2 роки тому +6

    I’ve never really heard 311, but I really like this gentleman’s playing. Really tasteful.

    • @jasonriette7438
      @jasonriette7438 7 місяців тому

      You should check out their song “lose” if you like his playing

  • @Ghoster311
    @Ghoster311 Рік тому +2

    Damn Nick has huge hands. Those are Steve Vai sized fingers.

  • @mytwoscents1311
    @mytwoscents1311 3 роки тому +6

    My heart sings when I hear 311...great video!!

  • @Islandsoundzz
    @Islandsoundzz 3 роки тому +4

    Still patiently waiting for an episode that features John Sykes or Neal Schon.

  • @GringoLoco1980
    @GringoLoco1980 3 роки тому +4

    I'm a drummer and don't play guitar. However, I really enjoyed watching him break these tunes down. I would like to see another one like this.

  • @gottabtru1
    @gottabtru1 3 роки тому +3

    As a beautiful cohesive body of work, the Transistor album (hidden track and all) is a masterpiece of vibes, sounds, and realy shows the creativity of 311. Big fan here, and I appreciate Gibson and Nick for doing this video.

  • @markgueren9633
    @markgueren9633 3 роки тому +4

    Always been a HUGE 311 fan and the writing style of these guys! Pnut always sparked my Bass enthusiasm and Nicks tasty ...swagger..Tims use of sound to fill the sonic landscape.. Chads solid beats and SA's approach to lyrics.... Always a home run and a happy place for me!! Thanks for this Gibson!!

  • @pali1H
    @pali1H 6 місяців тому

    And he's just the support guitar. miT is the man!

  • @mikeabney2527
    @mikeabney2527 3 роки тому +5

    Would love to see him do the song random

  • @aaronphx420
    @aaronphx420 3 роки тому +4

    Nick made me love alternative rock music. He is a very technical guitar player which makes him one of a kind just like Eddie Van Halen was. Absolutely beautiful music.

  • @krissym7651
    @krissym7651 3 роки тому +5

    This is such an awesome vid! Cool to see the songs we love from this perspective!