Thank you for all your attention to the detail of Rowland's guitar paying. Simplicity is deceptive. Such a fabulous song ~ R's younger brother Harry. PS I think he is playing through a Musicman 212 on this.
Thanks for taking the time to comment Harry! Totally agree about the deceptive simplicity of many of Rowland's parts. And thanks for the info on the amp - you get a glimpse of it at one point in the documentary, but I could identify what it was. (by the way, really enjoyed seeing you at the excellent RFH show in London a while back.)
Harry thank you again for the "This guitar belongs to Rowland S Howard" book. You sending it personally and the speed of turn around was so appreciated. It's one of my favorite things I own and it was extra special coming from you. So thank you again.
In the past through your channel you introduced me to the band Pavement and now it’s The Birthday Party. This is some really great and interesting stuff. You have an eclectic taste in the music that you appreciate and share.
Thank you so very much for this video. The Birthday Party is definitely one of the best and rawest bands of all times. Sadly it is nearly forgotten. Keep up reminding the UA-cam community of this unique godfathers of modern music.❤
Thanks again Adrian. Always been a big Rowland S. and Birthday Party fan since they emerged out of the Boys Next Door way back then. Your sort of approach, showing the notes, scales, chords and encouraging us to explore the themes within a song's basic structure really helps me. It fits into the sort of discordant style I am working on for myself.
Could you please do a lesson for the six strings that drew blood someday? Thank you so much for the work put into this. You have Rowlands tone and feel on point.
great work thanks. Despite all the great guitaring this song, like most BP tunes, is made great by the thunderous bass, virtually only 2 notes but killer like all their songs. Keep up the great work.
amazing i already followed your cramps and..stooges and other lessons..i met and saw the bp 6 x in the early 80 s..and i talked to rowland i loved his guitar playing sooo yea !!! more birthday party..and also..be the only 1...who figures out blixa s guitar on like from her to eternity..i saw him play that live a few times in 1984 .and it involved breaking a lot of strings😂
I would love a lesson on some of Craig Scanlon's riffs/style from his work with the Fall. Songs like Wings have deceivingly complex riffs with a unique twisted rockabilly style not unlike Howard's .
Thank you for doing a Birthday Party lesson! I remember trying to figure out their stuff many years ago and wishing there were quality lessons like this. Today's a good day.
So much of the guitar - or more so MUSIC - world will never get to hear just how creative and unique people like Rowland and McGeoch were. They will never hit the mainstream notoriety of people like Jeff Beck due to the genre, but are equally so well deserving
I can't recall how many times I saw the birthday party (seaview/crystal ballroom mostly);it was that many times. I wasn't 18, so had to 'sneak' in. I figured that wearing a long, dark overcoat would hide the fact I was not 18 & would mask my baby face. 🤣🤣🤣 I assume back in those days they really weren't so strict on checking on id and my mates and I would never get checked. Often they weren't headlining so would play downstairs, at times upstairs in the big room. It never mattered where they played, they were always high energy and manic. As punk was still lingering the look of the crowd were a mix of punks with well curated mohawks & safety pins. The other group of punters were the goths that were just starting to make their way as punk per se was dying out. And to this day I've been a big fan of Rowland (RIP) & his band, Nick, Mick, Warren, Barry etc. So many old stories and great memories. Thank you Adrian. 😎👍
The Birthday Party is so fckn dope, they did a post punk that was really close to No Wave the more they advanced as a group, is sad that they didn't get the exposure they deserve. At least Nick has a very big body of work that feels like a natural progression from TBP's stuff. JUNKYARD KIINNNNNNGGGGG. Great vid
thanks a lot, probably my favorite TBP song.. I agree with another comment, please more Rowland solo stuff! Teenage Snuff Film is probably his best work, some amazing tunes there
Nick Cave and Rowland S Howard's collaborations ended after Blixa Bargeld arrived on the scene, and Blixa's departure was shortly after Warren Ellis joined the fold. Mick Harvey lasted a bit longer, but he eventually left as well. I think they all felt sidelined by the new arrival, whose contributions were seen as being favoured.
Nick Cave should write one of those self help books or a guide on how to succeed in life by being yourself, it's been a long time since this song and the coronation ceremony.
Great video man, if you ever thought about doing another Birthday Party track, please do 6in Gold Blade, I’ve been trying to wrap my head around it but just can’t get it right, I think it’s in 5/4? Cheers!
@@acpg awesome thank you! I'd suggest "Smart Patrol/Mr. DNA" as a song that contains so many fun guitar elements: from highly articulate rythm parts to pretty impressive solo.
Good video, thanks. I've just been revisiting the Cramps after not listening to them for many years. It'd be great to have a lesson for some of Poison Ivy's guitar work. I'm not sure if you've already been there already. Cheers.
Good taste, sir! How about something from Duane Denison (The Jesus Lizard) whose playing is influenced in equal parts by sleazy jazzy rockabilly and post-punkers squallers such as RSH & Gill. He's also a massive McGeogh fan, like y'self. Think you'd approve.
A fantastic song by a fantastic band. But no mention of the main riff with the diminished5 being the Devil's Chord (Diavolo in Musica), mimicking Black Sabbath's song with that same name? I always wondered if it was Rowland's homage to Tony Iommi..
Yeah but dim5 was definitely in Howard‘s riffs: Mr Clarinet, Ho Ho, King Ink, Release the Bats… also the Black Sabbath link would seem rather distasteful and probably not so welcome in 1983…still it‘s there
Help! Im utterly flummoxed by backing track. How many bars is the intro on the abbreviated version on the track? Im having a hard time figuring out when one section ends and the other begins.
It's exactly as the original recording only the backing stops after the first chorus. So 2 bars intro. It is quite hard to keep your place without vocals, but it helps to feel those 6 bar phrases as marked in the tab. Hope that helps.
Oh, more Rowland S Howard stuff please. Some of his solo stuff would be great
Shiver perhaps?
There are quite a few versions.
I would love to see Silver Chain!
Sleep alone 😊
100%
Thank you for all your attention to the detail of Rowland's guitar paying.
Simplicity is deceptive. Such a fabulous song ~ R's younger brother Harry.
PS I think he is playing through a Musicman 212 on this.
Thanks for taking the time to comment Harry! Totally agree about the deceptive simplicity of many of Rowland's parts. And thanks for the info on the amp - you get a glimpse of it at one point in the documentary, but I could identify what it was. (by the way, really enjoyed seeing you at the excellent RFH show in London a while back.)
Harry thank you again for the "This guitar belongs to Rowland S Howard" book. You sending it personally and the speed of turn around was so appreciated. It's one of my favorite things I own and it was extra special coming from you. So thank you again.
Such a killer riff.
Rowland was on fire with the stuff he was cooking up during the Birthday Party.
So wild.
In the past through your channel you introduced me to the band Pavement and now it’s The Birthday Party. This is some really great and interesting stuff. You have an eclectic taste in the music that you appreciate and share.
I discovered the Birthday Party a few years ago and quickly became obsessed
Thank you so very much for this video. The Birthday Party is definitely one of the best and rawest bands of all times. Sadly it is nearly forgotten. Keep up reminding the UA-cam community of this unique godfathers of modern music.❤
Great choice, in my opinion you’ve got the best guitar lessons. Cheers or as we say Aloha. And thanks
Thanks again Adrian.
Always been a big Rowland S. and Birthday Party fan since they emerged out of the Boys Next Door way back then.
Your sort of approach, showing the notes, scales, chords and encouraging us to explore the themes within a song's basic structure really helps me.
It fits into the sort of discordant style I am working on for myself.
Me too mate, saw Birthday Party at the Stage Door bout 82/82..
Loved the lesson and the incredible documentary recommendation. I can see why you wanted to teach this one. More please!
Yes! Thank you for doing this song. It’s one of my favourite birthday party songs.
Superb - comprehensive and lucid tutoriial on a unique ballad. The world needs more of this. Sincere thanks.
Yeees! More RSH!
Thanks for posting this Adrian. I saw them live many times and what an experience that was! Great stuff, and I look forward to trying to play it!
Could you please do a lesson for the six strings that drew blood someday? Thank you so much for the work put into this. You have Rowlands tone and feel on point.
wow glad I found this channel. Covering things that can rarely be found.
great work thanks. Despite all the great guitaring this song, like most BP tunes, is made great by the thunderous bass, virtually only 2 notes but killer like all their songs. Keep up the great work.
amazing i already followed your cramps and..stooges and other lessons..i met and saw the bp
6 x in the early 80 s..and i talked to rowland
i loved his guitar playing
sooo yea !!! more birthday party..and also..be the only 1...who figures out blixa s guitar on like from her to eternity..i saw him play that live a few times in 1984 .and it involved breaking a lot of strings😂
I am fucking speechless how expert you are...
Great stuff! Love the Birthday Party.
If this is heaven, I'm bailin' out!!
Best taste in music on guitar UA-cam!
I would love a lesson on some of Craig Scanlon's riffs/style from his work with the Fall. Songs like Wings have deceivingly complex riffs with a unique twisted rockabilly style not unlike Howard's .
Yes, do some Fall.
Thank you for doing a Birthday Party lesson! I remember trying to figure out their stuff many years ago and wishing there were quality lessons like this. Today's a good day.
Great to see ! R.I.P Rowland .
would love more birthday party tutorials shes hit or junkyard would be wicked
So much of the guitar - or more so MUSIC - world will never get to hear just how creative and unique people like Rowland and McGeoch were. They will never hit the mainstream notoriety of people like Jeff Beck due to the genre, but are equally so well deserving
I can't recall how many times I saw the birthday party (seaview/crystal ballroom mostly);it was that many times.
I wasn't 18, so had to 'sneak' in. I figured that wearing a long, dark overcoat would hide the fact I was not 18 & would mask my baby face. 🤣🤣🤣
I assume back in those days they really weren't so strict on checking on id and my mates and I would never get checked. Often they weren't headlining so would play downstairs, at times upstairs in the big room.
It never mattered where they played, they were always high energy and manic.
As punk was still lingering the look of the crowd were a mix of punks with well curated mohawks & safety pins. The other group of punters were the goths that were just starting to make their way as punk per se was dying out.
And to this day I've been a big fan of Rowland (RIP) & his band, Nick, Mick, Warren, Barry etc.
So many old stories and great memories.
Thank you Adrian. 😎👍
Yes ❤Rowland S Howard! Thanks Adrian
The Birthday Party is so fckn dope, they did a post punk that was really close to No Wave the more they advanced as a group, is sad that they didn't get the exposure they deserve. At least Nick has a very big body of work that feels like a natural progression from TBP's stuff.
JUNKYARD KIINNNNNNGGGGG.
Great vid
I love your teaching style AND musical taste, awesome track again!
Great choice! Love Rowland, love this song.
favorite punk band ever!!!
Just watched the Autoluminescent documentary.
really like the camera work on this one
thanks a lot, probably my favorite TBP song.. I agree with another comment, please more Rowland solo stuff! Teenage Snuff Film is probably his best work, some amazing tunes there
Thank you for this.
Thanks, this is great. Can you do tutorial for Dinosaur Jr. - The Lung or Sludgefeast?
You find and know some of the coolest stuff 👍
Dude
TX you sooooo much !!
I love it
Ja Nik Cave 😊❤ rest in Pease brother ......
See you in heaven
Ho Ho more Birthday Party please
such a great song.
Nick Cave and Rowland S Howard's collaborations ended after Blixa Bargeld arrived on the scene, and Blixa's departure was shortly after Warren Ellis joined the fold. Mick Harvey lasted a bit longer, but he eventually left as well. I think they all felt sidelined by the new arrival, whose contributions were seen as being favoured.
Yep, Nick has always needed a favourite, à partner in crime, he can't work alone but can't work with several close partners.
@@GaylordBonnafous it's because he's a Royalist C$nt !
Just think -- in five years he'll be shaving!
Any chance for Hair Shirt by the Birthday Party. That wigged out feedback solo! Wth makes the feedback notes so musical?
No way!?!?! A tutorial for a Birthday Party tune...sick
Could you do President Gas? I love that song and this song keep up the good work!
Well this looks ambitious... time for a brew :)
Awesome Love It Man 👍🔥
Thank you
You have to do a video on RSH's Silver Chain
Nick Cave should write one of those self help books or a guide on how to succeed in life by being yourself, it's been a long time since this song and the coronation ceremony.
Great video man, if you ever thought about doing another Birthday Party track, please do 6in Gold Blade, I’ve been trying to wrap my head around it but just can’t get it right, I think it’s in 5/4? Cheers!
Woah, Adrian, that was a pleasant surprise. The song that got me into TBP 13 years ago.
Btw, have you ever thought to give a try to Bob1/Bob2?
As in DEVO?
@@smilinglad2025 sure thing!
Yes!! I'm thinking about doing a Devo lesson at some point. Will try and make it happen later in the year.
@@acpg awesome thank you! I'd suggest "Smart Patrol/Mr. DNA" as a song that contains so many fun guitar elements: from highly articulate rythm parts to pretty impressive solo.
Good video, thanks. I've just been revisiting the Cramps after not listening to them for many years. It'd be great to have a lesson for some of Poison Ivy's guitar work. I'm not sure if you've already been there already. Cheers.
Adrian has worked out some Cramps tunes on this channel including Goo Goo Muck, Human Fly, and The Way I Walk.
oh dang, I was playing it in F
Yes!!
superb any bevis frond?
Yes! Rowland! Yes!!!
Good taste, sir! How about something from Duane Denison (The Jesus Lizard) whose playing is influenced in equal parts by sleazy jazzy rockabilly and post-punkers squallers such as RSH & Gill. He's also a massive McGeogh fan, like y'self. Think you'd approve.
Yes!, good call - I'm a big Jesus Lizard fan myself!
If one could wish for more… wishing for more excess of drippy spring reverb. And use of the trem. And a cigarette attached to the headstock.
A fantastic song by a fantastic band. But no mention of the main riff with the diminished5 being the Devil's Chord (Diavolo in Musica), mimicking Black Sabbath's song with that same name? I always wondered if it was Rowland's homage to Tony Iommi..
Yeah but dim5 was definitely in Howard‘s riffs: Mr Clarinet, Ho Ho, King Ink, Release the Bats… also the Black Sabbath link would seem rather distasteful and probably not so welcome in 1983…still it‘s there
Behind my guitar I'm a efffing rock star. So cool to play The Birthday Party...
Mick harvey also played on it I think.
As an instrumental this is the soundtrack for Cave's 1st novel.
Rowely = GOLD
👍🇦🇺
MUSICAL TASTE AT ITS BEST
Nice choice Adrian .
The crown prince of the crying jag
Hell yeah 👍
Nice enough. More Vini Reilly, please. (Homage To Catalonia, Conduct....?)
Let's hear some Goldfinger by Vic Flick. Thank you
Very nice 👏
Like deployed 👍
😎🎙🎸✅️
Help! Im utterly flummoxed by backing track. How many bars is the intro on the abbreviated version on the track? Im having a hard time figuring out when one section ends and the other begins.
It's exactly as the original recording only the backing stops after the first chorus. So 2 bars intro. It is quite hard to keep your place without vocals, but it helps to feel those 6 bar phrases as marked in the tab. Hope that helps.
@@acpg Thank you Adrian.
You have the tastiest of tastes
👍
birthday party！！！cry、ho-ho and dead joe
Goddamn I want Jaguar so muuuuuuuuch 😭😭😭
It's a jazzmaster
@@frankvaleron Well, RSH played a Jaguar, so...
i love you adrian
and rowland s howard
sounds like black sabbath black sabbath
Ca'nt keep up with adrian's prolific And productive multi talented all genre capacity. Im going to take up knitting instead.
Say a spell ...please
Spent 300.00 on my birthday party missing link box set .
Big big fan .