Chris Isaak "Wicked Game" Complete Guitar Lesson

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  • Опубліковано 9 чер 2024
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    Hello friends and welcome to another by request song tutorial. In today's session I'll be teaching you how to play Chris Isaak's 1989 hit song "Wicked Game." I'll show you how to perform the rhythm sections on acoustic guitar, before breaking down guitarist James Wilsey melodic lead guitar lines on my Fender Stratocaster. Let's get started!
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 803

  • @thecowwarrior3
    @thecowwarrior3 4 роки тому +522

    Dude, seriously - good job. Not many vocalists could pull this off so well.

    • @nostro1001
      @nostro1001 3 роки тому +17

      @Frédéric Lory-Guise Here for the electric guitar...and I assumed guitar parts only...super impressed with the vocals.

    • @nicolahallsworth7135
      @nicolahallsworth7135 2 роки тому +1

      Absolutely right with that coomment, stratocaster melody does it for me, fanrastic sound the old strat !

    • @joshualafever4603
      @joshualafever4603 2 роки тому

      You’ve got to be kidding if you think that’s good you must love the sound of nails on a chalkboard too dude has 0 skill period it’s painful

    • @joshualafever4603
      @joshualafever4603 2 роки тому

      Got to be kidding dude sounds like a wounded squirrel. If you think that’s good your tone deaf. Very badly

    • @cml513
      @cml513 Рік тому +4

      Joshua--put that drink down. You can't hold your liquor.

  • @cuellar23
    @cuellar23 3 роки тому +221

    Maybe one of the most haunting songs ever recorded.

    • @ramalejandro7766
      @ramalejandro7766 2 роки тому +2

      Just like Elvis’s unchained melody cover

    • @Jackhammer69able
      @Jackhammer69able 11 місяців тому

      I heard this song for the very first time during a commercial for Beverly Hills 90210, back in ‘91 perhaps. Loved it then, still love it now.

  • @jamied4106
    @jamied4106 2 роки тому +15

    Came for the tutorial, stayed for the singing. What a great voice!

  • @mikeflores625
    @mikeflores625 4 роки тому +19

    And yes, rest in peace Mr. James Calvin Wilsey! One of my all-time favorite guitar players of the last 25 years! What a genius you are!

  • @hi-ul3vr
    @hi-ul3vr Рік тому +42

    This is so good!
    Your voice, the playing, everything!
    Good job!!

  • @judgedreddhd
    @judgedreddhd Місяць тому +1

    By far the best lesson out there!

  • @jmnexms
    @jmnexms 5 років тому +216

    Nice job on the vocals too.

  • @JeeTee_
    @JeeTee_ 4 роки тому +55

    Wooooooow! Really Nice Voice! My mom really loves this song and that’s why I’m learning this so thanks to you I can make my mom proud! Also I agree with David Maclean, who would dislike this video?! This video is awesome!!!!! It teaches both parts! Never seen that before! Thanks so much!

  • @robertread4000
    @robertread4000 Рік тому +2

    Easiest guitar teacher yet easy to follow clear directions

  • @DamonVTitus
    @DamonVTitus 5 років тому +307

    Rest in Peace Jimmy Wilsey, lead guitar player for Chris Isaak

    • @mortenrobinson
      @mortenrobinson 4 роки тому +5

      James Wilsey ;-)

    • @zentime8047
      @zentime8047 4 роки тому +5

      Also, Hershel Yatovitz is the lead guitarist for Chris Isaak. Since joining Isaak in 1995 he has recorded 11 albums with Isaak.

    • @claudiocesta7118
      @claudiocesta7118 4 роки тому +2

      R.i.p in heaven

    • @dktice7011
      @dktice7011 4 роки тому +6

      Let me just say this....I never got to be in band even though I begged my parents and my guitar as well.as playing has suffered all my life the way that you bring in the count and teach the melody is what 99% of students need including me and I'm 50 years old....absolutely amazing job of instruction..just saying

    • @ElectricRay
      @ElectricRay 4 роки тому +6

      @@zentime8047 true, but James Calvin Wilsey played this particular song, was instrumental in creating Chris Isaak's sound, an died in December 2018. Yatovitz didn't join until Baja Sessions.

  • @cml513
    @cml513 Рік тому +9

    Thank you so much for making such an effort to slow things down and be deliberate so your average guitarist doesn't have to work so hard to see and really understand what you are doing.

  • @marckdan2508
    @marckdan2508 3 роки тому +5

    Drags me back to the '80s, as a student. I was obsessed by Chris Isaak's soothing voice; and, of course, the hypnotic, haunting guitar chords. Beautiful job!

  • @DrAxis2Fun
    @DrAxis2Fun 4 роки тому +23

    Rob man, this is SUCH A GREAT LESSON. Its such recognizable song for the guitar, and makes beginner to intermediate players sound advanced. And its such a great example of using the tremolo bar to make beautiful musical transitions rather than just the classic 80's hair band engine roars (which are fun too). You explain things so clearly and anticipate the questions the viewer will have by elaborating on each part. Thanks again!!! South Jersey here in the house!

  • @MVos-md3rp
    @MVos-md3rp 2 роки тому +11

    The production qualities indicate true dedication to the teaching process!

  • @ricklewis5804
    @ricklewis5804 4 роки тому +6

    Best lesson I’ve found on UA-cam for this hauntingly beautiful song.

  • @danmercer214
    @danmercer214 2 роки тому +14

    You are one of the very few that can pull this off as well as Chris Isaak. Fantastic job and love the way you sing and play it. What else can I say.

  • @Imokyourok440
    @Imokyourok440 3 роки тому +48

    Brings back memories. I learned this song while I was in prison. Squier Strat, pig nose amp. An inmate had rewired the guitar where the pickup selector was backwards. After I was released, I looked up my band mates. My suspicions were confirmed. I was the only member of the band who wasn’t a sex offender😇

    • @jonnda
      @jonnda 2 роки тому +8

      That story had quite a twist ending.

    • @Imokyourok440
      @Imokyourok440 2 роки тому +2

      @@jonnda I had my suspicions🧐🧐🤔🤔

    • @jonnda
      @jonnda 2 роки тому +3

      @@Imokyourok440 mind if I ask what you were in for?

    • @Imokyourok440
      @Imokyourok440 2 роки тому +10

      @@jonnda possession of a controlled substance. 60 Lortabs. 10 years probation. First offense. I didn’t make it in probation. Did 3 years, three on parole and Finished.

    • @justinmix143
      @justinmix143 2 роки тому +1

      Dude-my dad and & are fucking howling laughing at this (playing music is probably the central feature of our relationship since I can ever remember, and I looked this song up to cover it & make him sing on it...and it’s such a seductive song yer comment was THEE fucking funniest thing I’ve ever read. My Das can’t breathe right now 😂😂😂😂)

  • @aurora_98
    @aurora_98 4 роки тому +71

    Believe it or not, the add just before the lesson started used 'wicked game' as a soundtrack

  • @N_ostro
    @N_ostro 2 роки тому +5

    Could I like this video a second time , please ?

  • @joen3992
    @joen3992 5 років тому +6

    One of my favorite songs on the guitar. And I love your version of a beautiful song....thank you for making my snowy weekend warmer. God Bless you Brother....

  • @kenduffy5397
    @kenduffy5397 4 роки тому +11

    You know the old saying; “Sometimes less, is more” well, this song the definition of that adjective! This is a GREAT song! Less is CERTAINLY more on every single instrument in this song, & it Just fits perfectly! It is simple...& that’s why it’s Beautiful, along with Isaac’s voice is what makes this will written, very well played and greatly sang song beautifully GREAT!

  • @l.c.cooper9714
    @l.c.cooper9714 4 роки тому +10

    Yours are the most masterful and well designed guitar lessons that I’ve ever seen. Fantastic job! Thank you. You took it in bite-sized, manageable steps… I always believed this song was too complicated for me to play.

  • @joaopedrogalvan8757
    @joaopedrogalvan8757 4 роки тому +2

    I'm from Brazil and I'm very happy to hear that someone took a class teaching one of the best songs ever created, thx u!

  • @downhill240
    @downhill240 5 років тому +44

    Blew my mind with the one man. I never put a lesson in my favorites folder, but this is the first one! I not only learned some new techniques, I got moved man!!

  • @swiftlessons
    @swiftlessons  5 років тому +5

    Big thanks to my supporters! Your PDF study guide, and jam track are ready at: www.patreon.com/posts/chris-isaak-game-20880775

  • @Blake_.Dryden
    @Blake_.Dryden 2 роки тому +1

    Heard this song for the first time on the way to a friend of my cousins Catholic funeral. He died in a car accident and though I didn’t know him very well, I remember him and that tragically surreal day like I’m living it all over again whenever this song pops back up in my life.

  • @georgetebbens3524
    @georgetebbens3524 Рік тому +1

    Now that's how the trem bar on a Strat should be used! Shimmer, baby!

  • @markfeinberg684
    @markfeinberg684 5 років тому +4

    Wow! I'm sure I've never come across a better lesson! I'm a beginner but now I don't feel afraid to try this fabulous song. Thank you so much for doing this for us!

  • @paulmckeown5672
    @paulmckeown5672 4 роки тому +6

    I've been wanting to learn this for years, you taught me it in 15 mins. Thanks for this!

  • @Nebulung
    @Nebulung 3 роки тому +2

    I got chills. I like the timber of your voice. It works very well here. Stellar job.

  • @ohu8one221
    @ohu8one221 Рік тому +1

    Oh yeah one more thing, I have no clue who this guy is teaching this lesson and I have been playing over 3 decades but I subscribed because he is a great teacher. Even guys that have played for a long time hit UA-cam to get a start on a song to try at the next jam session. So, if you have not subscribed to him, you better, he keeps it simple and is a great teacher pointing out the important things. I was just too lazy to pull out the guitar in all honestly. Thank you for sharing with us all my friend I'll refer you to others as well. Rock on my Brothers and Sisters

  • @gingercat777
    @gingercat777 3 роки тому +2

    Two songs today that twigged my ears today.....this.....and Mazzy Star's Fade into you......low and behold, same chords....just difference sequence.

  • @guy3749
    @guy3749 4 роки тому +7

    Well thanks to you and your great vocals , guitar and video I can play this now, when I seen and watched the video I thought I could never do this but your well taught lesson gave me the confidence and I’m enjoying playing this song now. Thank you!

  • @simonds81
    @simonds81 Рік тому +4

    I’m newer to guitar and this was a great video to learn this song. Broke every part down and was really a great job. And pulled off the vocals!

  • @maraalvarez7695
    @maraalvarez7695 5 років тому +2

    Wow! THANK YOU for this great guitar tutorial...and HOLY MOLY...your playing and the tone of your voice are incredible!!!

  • @andybratt6022
    @andybratt6022 Рік тому +1

    Hats off to you buddy. Nicely done.

  • @ekbiking4089
    @ekbiking4089 2 роки тому +1

    I like how you started the video off with the whole song and then did the lesson, good stuff.

  • @r.p.vanloon6403
    @r.p.vanloon6403 Рік тому +1

    Well done, great tutorial. Thank you so much!

  • @wprew
    @wprew Рік тому +3

    Was looking for a guitar lesson and found this gem... Seriously amazing talent. Thank you

  • @bryanhemedinger3387
    @bryanhemedinger3387 5 років тому +2

    Man, you are awesome. I just started learning guitar this February and your lessons helped me play this amazing

  • @flip7499
    @flip7499 5 років тому +2

    Smooth rendition followed by an easy to follow lesson. As always. Thankyou very much

  • @mikeflores625
    @mikeflores625 4 роки тому +3

    Beautiful song, always loved it! And you are a very good, kind, friendly, and patient guitar teacher! Kudos to you! And thank you very much for this fine lesson!

  • @Andrew-gu7sq
    @Andrew-gu7sq 3 роки тому +2

    What a lovely rendition of beautiful song.
    Well done young man on all counts.
    Bravo

  • @jojolaskos8844
    @jojolaskos8844 Рік тому

    You are a fantastic Teacher. There are some really great People in this World. You are one of them. Thanks.

  • @JonasRosenven
    @JonasRosenven 3 роки тому +2

    The lesson was great but the picture on the wall is what made me click the like button. It's absolutely bad ass.

  • @tonoru3370
    @tonoru3370 Рік тому +1

    Amazing how musically this is actually very very easy. But in terms of singing it’s a beast

  • @michaelpasmore116
    @michaelpasmore116 3 роки тому

    Rob is awesome and always gives a full demonstration with a great singing voice before the lesson. Very few UA-cam guitar instructors do that.

  • @joselunacrespo9454
    @joselunacrespo9454 Рік тому +1

    You sing very well. You play the guitar very well. You are quite an artist. Congratulations.

  • @Ragnor-the-Viking
    @Ragnor-the-Viking 5 років тому +8

    Hey Rob, I've been following you for a couple of years now and you always impress 👍 Thank you for another great lesson.

  • @jimle22
    @jimle22 3 роки тому

    I have been looking for this tutorial of Wicked Game for years and you nailed it. Thanks a million!

  • @CC-qb9sm
    @CC-qb9sm 5 років тому +11

    Really great lesson, and one I had been wanting to learn. I've been enjoying this since you first posted it! Thank you!

    • @CC-qb9sm
      @CC-qb9sm 2 роки тому

      So, here it is a couple years later and time to revisit this wonderful lesson! I’m going to see Chris Isaak open for Lyle Lovett and his Large Band here in the not too distant future so it’s time to make sure I can still play this! Next I’m going to have to request a lesson on “Baby Did a Bad Bad Thing” by Chris and also “I Married Her Just Because She Looks Like You” by Lyle!

  • @rickmoore52
    @rickmoore52 3 роки тому +1

    Excellent lesson video. You are obviously one of the better UA-cam guitar teachers.

  • @jvg102992
    @jvg102992 4 роки тому +2

    Fantastic tutorial. This is my fave song of all time and I play it on the ukulele. But this song is literally the reason why im buying an electric guitar very soon. Thanks for this brother!

  • @dbrown2264
    @dbrown2264 3 роки тому +1

    This just makes my head spin. And convinces me I should just enjoy what I hear.

  • @cacornett58
    @cacornett58 Рік тому

    Fantastic teaching. Very thorough and clear.

  • @truescotsman4103
    @truescotsman4103 2 роки тому +2

    Advance song definitely a lot of work on Dynamics and subtle nuance. Most of the greatest hit songs in history are three chords. Our classic rock cover band is going to start doing this song on Thursday. I've been working on it for weeks trying to get the tone and the feel just right. Using a fender vibrolux with two delays and two reverbs to get this tone. Nailed it.

  • @rob5763
    @rob5763 2 роки тому +1

    Most excellent cover and lesson. Beautiful song. Thank you.

  • @peasoup2980
    @peasoup2980 2 роки тому

    The painting of Capt Highliner in the background is amazing. Brings the room together.

  • @charliejohnston5334
    @charliejohnston5334 4 роки тому +2

    Spot on. This is how you make a video. Flawless instruction. Thank you!

  • @allangow4746
    @allangow4746 5 років тому +4

    Great lesson, 'can't wait to get started on this lovely song. Thanks.

  • @recabitejehonadab2654
    @recabitejehonadab2654 2 роки тому

    This is by far the best guitar lesson I have seen on you-tube 👏. Thank-you.

  • @btkinney
    @btkinney 2 роки тому

    Played as sad and hopeless as it could be. Absolutely Perfect! Amazing cover!

  • @racheljones7044
    @racheljones7044 4 роки тому +4

    Has to be one of the best song's ever written

  • @driverslqqk7940
    @driverslqqk7940 4 роки тому +3

    That was really good I was impressed on how you were thorough and showing each portion and made it very easy to see what is taking place within this song you're very good

  • @cineman7227
    @cineman7227 3 роки тому +1

    From France, thank you Rob. Playing guitar seems easier and easier, just by following your lessons.

  • @brendanfoxley366
    @brendanfoxley366 5 років тому +2

    Wow, absolutely amazing. Great vocals and guitar.

  • @sixpenske1940
    @sixpenske1940 2 роки тому +1

    Excellent rendition of this classic Bravo!!!

  • @thegolfnut812
    @thegolfnut812 5 років тому +1

    Excellent job! Great song saw Chris live years ago playing this. He is one cool guy.

  • @briandixon2009
    @briandixon2009 4 роки тому

    Always the first place I come when looking to learn a new song. Thanks again

  • @norafanning4445
    @norafanning4445 2 роки тому

    This is so BEAUTIFUL.

  • @GSG834129
    @GSG834129 5 років тому +3

    Rob,
    That was a fantastic cover and perfect lesson, great singing and playing very inspirational! I've always wanted to learn this one.

  • @Abenjohar22
    @Abenjohar22 Рік тому +1

    Great explanation of chords fantastic lesson for beginner who try to learn easy songs
    Thanks for sharing

  • @davidmaclean5386
    @davidmaclean5386 4 роки тому +85

    Who are the lame asses who disliked this video. A well constructed tutorial thanks brother.

    • @ren7ee
      @ren7ee 4 роки тому +6

      They need some peanut butter to go with their jelly.

    • @richyhodge8935
      @richyhodge8935 4 роки тому +1

      I'll tell u who disliked it,,, Loser Hater Mofos lol I love this 👍👍🤙🤙👆👆

    • @pijankodupe
      @pijankodupe 4 роки тому

      @Joseph Seed You must be a grumpy man... This is a great lesson. Maybe you didn't see the whole video? Like the first part also, coz' you can play along after lesson. Thank you @swiftlessons

  • @wildbilljr3369
    @wildbilljr3369 2 роки тому

    OMG!!! THANK YOU SO MUCH!! iv pertty much had the lead packed down but was so so puzzled on the retheme. so simple. i know all be watching this again. this song i been wanting learn so bad. now i know all be able 2 play it over and over and jsut keep getting better at it over time you made it so simple thk you.

  • @yastreb007
    @yastreb007 4 роки тому

    Wow! Great approach to teaching! I think you're of the best channels for guitar learning I have come across. Nice way of using the closeups in your videos. I think it helps a lot, especially for beginners. Thank you for such a detailed explanation and extra stuff you mention in the lesson. Great singing voice!

  • @michaelworse6034
    @michaelworse6034 Рік тому

    Nothing can beat the look of a Blacky with a maple board ! Love my ‘78 7okai .
    Fantastic lesson !

  • @eatlaughandstupid4430
    @eatlaughandstupid4430 2 роки тому +1

    Thank you … you are an amazing teacher…

  • @davidboyce7996
    @davidboyce7996 4 роки тому +6

    This guy is an excellent teacher. I wish I could have taken lessons from him years ago. This is the best tutorial for this song.

  • @wm.p.callahan979
    @wm.p.callahan979 5 років тому +35

    Man you just nailed that song beautiful job thank you

  • @jnoronha2991
    @jnoronha2991 3 роки тому

    fantastic, sound , voice and mix

  • @jorgelvs30
    @jorgelvs30 3 місяці тому

    Awesome, very detailed tutorial, and excellent Guild acustic guitar. Thanks!

  • @whitespirit688
    @whitespirit688 2 роки тому

    Simply magnifique tutorial, thank you

  • @stupidtakenids
    @stupidtakenids 3 роки тому +5

    Just WOW., did you kill the vocals on this. Amazing. I just picked up my guitar after a 15 year hiatus. This song is one that I wanted to learn. Thank you for posting this.....

  • @SimonM5
    @SimonM5 Рік тому +1

    This is such a great song to let those notes ring out, thanks for a great lesson👍

  • @ambu6478
    @ambu6478 5 років тому

    Great guitar tutorial and the vocals we're out of the park on this great song! Thanks

  • @paramediccpo
    @paramediccpo 5 років тому

    Beautiful- perfect for your vocals

  • @madwavesd2216
    @madwavesd2216 4 роки тому +20

    9:54 start riff 1 electric guitar
    13:04 main instrumental riff

  • @davep1808
    @davep1808 Рік тому

    Good job Brother. Minimal needless talking inbetween changes that make you forget where you were at in the first place. Very professional and straight to the point! I got it the very first time. Thank you so much for sharing your expertise with us.

  • @ldello1
    @ldello1 5 років тому

    This is so good man. Thoroughly enjoyed watching this tutorial.

  • @DougWittrock
    @DougWittrock 5 років тому +1

    In addition to playing that lead really really well, you've got pipes. Great lesson.

  • @Zacharydderrick
    @Zacharydderrick 4 роки тому +1

    Great video, thank you.
    And a special thanks to everyone I've ever met.

  • @mikeporter6786
    @mikeporter6786 4 роки тому

    Thank you for taking the time to do this. You are a very good teacher. Great voice also!

  • @footinstirrup4948
    @footinstirrup4948 4 роки тому

    You are a true teacher of the craft....thank. you for that great song

  • @theyelloweyedog
    @theyelloweyedog 3 роки тому +3

    Wow..... excellent ! Your voice is beautiful.

  • @jamesmoon5632
    @jamesmoon5632 4 роки тому +3

    Great cover voice really suits this song and lesson is amazing thanks

  • @geraldbrown2875
    @geraldbrown2875 Рік тому +1

    Every once in a while I come back to get “my fix” Great song It’s has that dreamy vibe. Other than the original your wicked cool cover is my favourite! Your the whole package, guitar chops and vocal chops!👍🎸🇨🇦

  • @markmazzy5667
    @markmazzy5667 4 роки тому +1

    great lesson brother, thanks. I think your spot on with the sound man.. and excellent explanation of how to play it.

  • @raymccauley8672
    @raymccauley8672 5 років тому

    Brilliant performance and lesson. Thank you.

  • @cuz2284
    @cuz2284 4 роки тому

    Great job, best tutorial I’ve viewed by far.

  • @kevinwtchir
    @kevinwtchir Рік тому +1

    Amazing!! Love this tutorial!