Nili Brosh Plays Cliffs of Dover - Eric Johnson (Full Cover!)

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  • Опубліковано 7 вер 2024
  • This doesn't need much of an explanation...really wanted to learn and cover Eric Johnson's Cliffs of Dover, and quarantine has fortunately provided the time!
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  • @dougmapper3306
    @dougmapper3306 3 роки тому +140

    I hope my neighbors loved this as much as I did

    • @t3z3k4
      @t3z3k4 3 місяці тому

      AUHEHUUHEAHUE

    • @christobaliancantu7112
      @christobaliancantu7112 Місяць тому

      I'm your neighbor turn it all the way up! I'm gonna play it for my neighbor too!

  • @guitarkis4969
    @guitarkis4969 4 роки тому +921

    I'm 62 and have been playing guitar off and on since my teens. I'm humble about what I can and cannot play. Mostly, can't play. However, since watching guitarist on UA-cam for years now, I'm so impressed by the caliber of talent in the young players today. I realize that tab and online lessons (which did not exist when I was in my 20's and 30's) help players these days, but I still think the talent, dedication and determination are the primary drivers of there players. NiliBrosh, you are such a good player. A joy to watch. Your focus, tone, speed....all of it make this cover something Eric himself would love watching. Bravo!!!!

    • @harrydehnhardt5092
      @harrydehnhardt5092 4 роки тому +26

      Same age, same opinion. 100% agree!

    • @siegmarlange5470
      @siegmarlange5470 4 роки тому +13

      Fantastic, how many talented players are on this planet, without bad attitudes! Being 58, I know that I always lacked talent and passion.

    • @donalgodon
      @donalgodon 4 роки тому +9

      @@harrydehnhardt5092 11 years younger, but I'll third that opinion!

    • @mangkepweng3741
      @mangkepweng3741 4 роки тому +6

      I can relate to you. During my time ... the only available material is the cassette tapes and my ears ... if there is only youtube back then ... I will learn all of this with ease ...

    • @brunolevasseur
      @brunolevasseur 4 роки тому +4

      Next to you with my 59 yo. I was considered as a so good guitar player in my town...until I noticed few years ago some so better guitar players than me, and it was a good new and I still make progress today! And so this charming young woman gives me a lesson today! :-)

  • @Zenn-it5rf
    @Zenn-it5rf 4 роки тому +406

    If this song doesn’t make you smile and forget your problems for a few minutes then I feel bad for ya...

    • @paulnattress6855
      @paulnattress6855 4 роки тому +5

      It is a big smile emoji

    • @raulgutierrez5862
      @raulgutierrez5862 4 роки тому +2

      This song and Pavilion have that same effect.

    • @fxdbmgtow
      @fxdbmgtow 4 роки тому

      =D

    • @PetraKann
      @PetraKann 4 роки тому

      @MrShayne Agree. I generally dont value the work of copy cats anyway. Spend your time finding your own unique tone and voicing. As well as being creative. Its difficult but in the end you will gain a lot and contribute something unique and creative.
      One can always listen to Eric Johnson if one likes this particular song.
      Not a criticism - just a philosophical observation on music in general

    • @gregoryvanderpas4176
      @gregoryvanderpas4176 4 роки тому

      Only thing is a health person in quarantine is a problem in itself, but I guess she had her seven Ibanez guitars to keep her company, nice playing.

  • @FerG-23
    @FerG-23 3 роки тому +145

    her face of full happiness when the playing ends is priceless.

    • @charlesdodimead5658
      @charlesdodimead5658 2 роки тому +5

      Her "balls out" attitude the entire video is SO fucking boss. She crushes it, and knows it.

    • @collegeparkwhiteboy
      @collegeparkwhiteboy 6 місяців тому

      She humbly knows she absolutely killed it!!

  • @wallyguardian4456
    @wallyguardian4456 3 роки тому +255

    I am 63 been playing professionally from 16 years old to until I was 45. I played this cover also and learned it for a year. But when I see her using different strings in different positions and still sounded almost the same, I am amazed. Young players now has the speed and the right picking technique. They have a lot of references and resources they need. I envy them because I learned it the hard way and it's by ears and informal training. God Bless you all . NiliBrosh you are an amazing guitar player. Thank you for this video.

    • @slapdashpt
      @slapdashpt 3 роки тому +14

      Thats exactly what my guitar teacher told me,back in the day he had to rewind/fastforward the deck tape countless times and pick the songs by ear.
      We are lucky to have the resources within a click.

    • @marianoroelas2516
      @marianoroelas2516 3 роки тому +2

      you deserve more likes

    • @samfarrelly4766
      @samfarrelly4766 3 роки тому +8

      Hahaha my dad recalls recording live performances and trying to watch their fingers on the fretboard... thank God for tabs

    • @tallscreengabbo
      @tallscreengabbo 3 роки тому +7

      It's an invaluable skill to be able to learn things by ear...

    • @tinman5322
      @tinman5322 3 роки тому +6

      Ditto!! 61 y/o here (and still at it), learned it by ear off cassette in completely different fingerings, and never got it as authentic as she has it.

  • @SomeBlackGuy
    @SomeBlackGuy 3 роки тому +416

    I love when dope covers show up in my recommendations

    • @macdietz
      @macdietz 3 роки тому +3

      I love when my favorite creators like a video im watching ha

    • @oh_look_bananas
      @oh_look_bananas 3 роки тому +12

      This isn’t a Dope cover it’s an Eric Johnson cover. Two totally different bands.

    • @Sword-Breaker
      @Sword-Breaker 3 роки тому +2

      Hear-hear.

    • @xthe_nojx5820
      @xthe_nojx5820 3 роки тому +1

      Lol. From one side of UA-cam to another.

    • @tiborgalik9998
      @tiborgalik9998 3 роки тому

      Nilli tet seš ty co nejsou žádné B ale a z 😈🎶🎶🎶🎶ok

  • @trentmckenzie343
    @trentmckenzie343 2 роки тому +119

    It’s interesting to see she doesn’t play many of these licks in the traditional shapes and positions. Suuuuper clean and and in time as well.

    • @dr.bunterhidenbrobruh5502
      @dr.bunterhidenbrobruh5502 2 роки тому +13

      Well, neither does Eric Johnson. 🙃

    • @trentmckenzie343
      @trentmckenzie343 2 роки тому +16

      @@dr.bunterhidenbrobruh5502 You’re right, but typically everybody tries to play the licks exactly like Eric did. For example, the galloping lick she plays in the Em pentatonic position instead of part of the G major scale. That’s more what I was pointing out, she plays them differently than everyone trying to copy Eric.

    • @dr.bunterhidenbrobruh5502
      @dr.bunterhidenbrobruh5502 2 роки тому +1

      @@trentmckenzie343
      My point is, regardless of whether you play the licks in the exact fret positions as EJ or not, he often used "unusual" fingerings and didn't always play within the typical "boxes/shapes" because he had such an incredible stretch/span, which gave him more options and flexibility to stretch across the fretboard and play patterns that would be very uncomfortable to someone like myself who can't palm a basketball, lol.
      Not sure which part you're referring to with the "galloping lick" because I think of a gallop as a repeated eighth/sixteenth note pattern with a straight feel (think Iron Maiden bass lines) whereas this is mostly in a swing eighth/triplet feel.
      Also (regardless of fingering) this should not be thought of as being played in Em, but rather G major - with the exception of course of the intro, before the song really starts, which I do think of as Em pentatonic(ish). Assuming what you meant by this is the pentatonic mode ("box/pattern") located from open to the 3rd fret (or 12th to 15th), but again I'm not sure the exact part you're referring to.

    • @trentmckenzie343
      @trentmckenzie343 2 роки тому +7

      @@dr.bunterhidenbrobruh5502 Towards the end of the intro there’s an ascending/descending lick that’s got a gallop-type phrasing and utilizes string skipping. Eric plays it starting on the root note on fret 15 of the high E, and plays the 17th and 19th of the B, G, and D. It’s just before the last quick G major pentatonic run in the intro. She plays that lick in the E minor position of 12-15, which typically nobody does. But you are absolutely correct, he has insane span, as is evident in his live performance at Austin(?). The chords he plays are insanely difficult.

    • @dr.bunterhidenbrobruh5502
      @dr.bunterhidenbrobruh5502 2 роки тому +3

      @@trentmckenzie343 Yeah the intro is obviously played in a different feel from the rest of the song and rooted more in Em until the last section right before the pedal riff where the song really "starts", which is based in G (relative keys but still important to note the difference).
      I think I know the exact part you're talking about now. It's the ending of the final ascending major run and he climbs up to that "pedal" riff where he pedals the high G (15 on high E string) with the other notes you mentioned in between and repeats it a few times before the final descending run. Yes I noticed that was definitely a different way than I've played it before or seen anyone else play it, lol. Pretty interesting though. Hey, whatever works, as long as you get the right notes, right? That's the beauty of the guitar, we have the luxury of being able to play the same notes in different places so we have some choice in our fingerings which can provide some comfort. There are many riffs I play differently than the original artist, sometimes to the point where I criticize their fingerings - like WHY TF would you play it THAT way? Lol. I once read it's best to always use the fingering that's most comfortable and that you can make sound the best. The slight difference in tone will be the least of your worries. It's better than making a mistake trying to pull it off the "real" way. In the end all that will matter is how you can make it sound.

  • @standepain
    @standepain 4 роки тому +174

    Bout time UA-cam recommends something good.

  • @billnchris1
    @billnchris1 4 роки тому +212

    Well, that's the best 4 minutes I've spent for a while.

  • @coreybray9834
    @coreybray9834 4 роки тому +200

    I tip my hat to anyone who can pull off Cliffs that smoothly. Excellent job. And you even closely captured Eric’s signature sound too. Amazing.

    • @campbellhopkins8063
      @campbellhopkins8063 3 роки тому +1

      I can and I’m only 16 🤪

    • @campbellhopkins8063
      @campbellhopkins8063 3 роки тому +2

      @@RJMStraya I haven’t thought about posting on UA-cam yet, maybe if you have Snapchat give me and add and I’ll try show you. Cj.hopkins151 ✌️

    • @trevelyanjoelpakkari1720
      @trevelyanjoelpakkari1720 3 роки тому +2

      She captured the one on fricken RG550

    • @Makulax
      @Makulax 3 роки тому +3

      get your ears checked

    • @propergander960
      @propergander960 3 роки тому +5

      This sounds nothing like erics tone, youve got shit in your ears mate

  • @gregwall6553
    @gregwall6553 9 днів тому +1

    I always thought it should be played at the end of a wedding .... makes me happy and energized

  • @valveman12
    @valveman12 3 роки тому +123

    Anyone who would give this video a thumbs down must be jealous of how talented she is! Fantastic playing!

    • @Obamafan6861
      @Obamafan6861 3 роки тому +9

      Girl on guitar. Some "men" can't handle that.

    • @valveman12
      @valveman12 3 роки тому +8

      @@Obamafan6861
      I would say then, they are not men. They are Misogynists.

    • @FerG-23
      @FerG-23 3 роки тому +1

      same thoughts on that

    • @PaulPaid
      @PaulPaid 2 роки тому +4

      @@Obamafan6861 You're kidding yourself if you don't think some girls hit that dislike button too.

    • @aussiebattler96
      @aussiebattler96 2 роки тому +3

      @@PaulPaid Ehh lit the simps be they obviousy have no clue for the reasons some poeple hit the dislike button.

  • @drezc5444
    @drezc5444 4 роки тому +28

    The 106 people who disliked are mad cause she's playing the certain riffs they can't get perfectly

  • @G-NutZ
    @G-NutZ Рік тому +8

    A gold standard in covers, super clean

  • @volfan1nga
    @volfan1nga 4 роки тому +64

    That is one of the most technically perfect covers of a VERY difficult song I have ever seen. Speechless!!!!!

    • @tomsawyer2112
      @tomsawyer2112 4 роки тому +1

      As Eric put it himself, guitar playing is about mastering all the little details, like sustaining and cutting off notes, and I must say I am impressed, I almost thought it was a fake, but I could not find any little element for this

    • @raysmetaltracks6782
      @raysmetaltracks6782 4 роки тому

      Gotta agree. I have attempted this song several times and always trip up. She is simply amazing.

    • @lylesommers1249
      @lylesommers1249 3 роки тому

      i prefer the way the little asian girl does it, whatever her name is i can't remember

  • @saucelove
    @saucelove Рік тому +7

    I cried when I saw this! Simply beautiful. She plays just flawless

  • @AdamsMusicandFun
    @AdamsMusicandFun 4 роки тому +73

    Pretty freakin' accurate version of this song! Also, the "feel" is there -- which is the most important part. Greatness!

    • @rennkafer13
      @rennkafer13 4 роки тому +1

      That's the part I felt was missing a bit... she plays it much straighter than Eric, he swings it more. Definitely has the notes down though and that's no small achievement.

    • @jimtownsend3910
      @jimtownsend3910 4 роки тому +1

      Bill Johnson yeah. I notice right away. All her pickups are very straight. Shes amazing but not playing the “shuffle” feel this song has.

  • @arpeggiomeister
    @arpeggiomeister 4 роки тому +156

    I learned how to play this song years ago. The thing that I find so impressive about this performance is the attention to details. I can get through the tune and you can tell what it is but I am not doing it exactly like Eric. Her phrasing is incredibly close to the original. I have seen many ppl play this, including myself, and none of them nail the phrasing as close as this performance. Very impressive.

    • @ayo__ayo
      @ayo__ayo 4 роки тому

      How long does it take for you to learn a song like this in its entirety?

    • @user-os2io9yj4f
      @user-os2io9yj4f 4 роки тому

      @@ayo__ayo depends on your skill level

    • @amigococinar7752
      @amigococinar7752 4 роки тому +3

      99.99% as close to Eric's recordings as humanly possible. Even the tone, just wow.

    • @mrnelsonius5631
      @mrnelsonius5631 4 роки тому +5

      Spot on analysis. She’s not just playing through the licks, she’s getting the phrasing spot on which is next to impossible on something this acrobatic and all over the place and where the original player (Eric) has such a unique voice. It’d take me years to get to a level of performance on this track even remotely that close to the original.

    • @pedrosilvaproductions
      @pedrosilvaproductions 4 роки тому +1

      @@ayo__ayo depends on your skills, methods and dedication. You might take a week practicing 8hours. Might take you a year

  • @davidjoseph8865
    @davidjoseph8865 3 роки тому +3

    What an absolute legend. My guitar and I are just staring at each other after having watched this video. We are both disappointed with ourselves now.

  • @so_mais_um_canal
    @so_mais_um_canal 10 місяців тому +6

    OH... MY.... GOD.... You managed to play this song with the soul it has! I couldn't take my eyes off it! SUPERB! Congratulations from Brazil!

  • @ColeRolland
    @ColeRolland 4 роки тому +347

    Nili! You crushed this!! So good.

    • @joshuaaquino9733
      @joshuaaquino9733 4 роки тому +2

      Wow my idol

    • @Axymis
      @Axymis 4 роки тому

      Coleeeee

    • @kyle12cubing77
      @kyle12cubing77 3 роки тому

      Do you reply plzzzz, your lile my faverout youtuber, and also my idol man your amazing ceep it up ❤👍

    • @dr.bunterhidenbrobruh5502
      @dr.bunterhidenbrobruh5502 2 роки тому +4

      By far the best, most accurate cover of this on UA-cam. 👍

    • @mongraalandewok3652
      @mongraalandewok3652 2 роки тому

      Fuck learn to spell and don’t be a fucking cringe. 🤮 gross

  • @patrickmcmahon3382
    @patrickmcmahon3382 4 роки тому +34

    I saw the original G3 tour with Satriani, Vai, and Eric Johnson and going into it I had no idea who he was really, I came to see the other 2. Eric Johnson friggin stole the show! This has been one of my favorite songs ever since. Great cover, and nice tone out of that Ibanez!

    • @charlesdjones1
      @charlesdjones1 4 роки тому +1

      I found it funny they didn't include this in the G3 Live album.. oh well lucky you for getting to see it live!

    • @Totone56
      @Totone56 4 роки тому +1

      And she plays a song by Eric Johnson, on an RG which was based on Steve Vai's JEM, on Satriani's signature amp. We went full circle there.

    • @HarptoHeart69
      @HarptoHeart69 4 роки тому

      The fact you got to see G3 is so amazing! All those amazing guitarist together in one, you are so lucky!

    • @Serpent54321
      @Serpent54321 4 роки тому

      @@Totone56 Well, kind of.. Except for that the Jem was loosely based on it's predecessor, the RG, a phenomenal 2 octave beast! She's very gifted! Congrats on nailing it on camera Miss!

  • @stephensmith7202
    @stephensmith7202 Рік тому +12

    Bravo! With a standing ovation! You are the only artist other than Eric himself that truly played that song’s studio version!! Eric now-days cannot play it that clean. Just saw him 3 months ago. Excellent job young lady! I am 63…………

  • @polishKGB
    @polishKGB 7 днів тому

    Out of all the people I've seen play this song on yt, yours has got to be the closest thing to what Eric played all those years ago, bravo ma'am, bravo.

  • @flyurway
    @flyurway 4 роки тому +7

    EJ, probably my all time favorite guitarist and arguably one of the finest on the planet. She does a great job emulating him here, a tall order to say the least! Seen her at a local BBQ/beer joint a few years ago, put on a great show, wish she'd come back ... and play that for an encore too!!

    • @flyurway
      @flyurway 4 роки тому

      @Joe _ Rochester, NY.

  • @asdi234
    @asdi234 4 роки тому +776

    Those 43 down arrows represent 43 guys who just put their guitars up for sale.

    • @TrevorAndersen
      @TrevorAndersen 4 роки тому +4

      George Myers you REALLY think that’s what she did? Why?

    • @anthonybrock9435
      @anthonybrock9435 4 роки тому +11

      Oh my. I'm laughing at that one all the way from Glasgow 🍀. And, also considering laying mine own guitar down.

    • @rocktober1327
      @rocktober1327 4 роки тому +20

      Watch and listen carefully, Nili was playing and no software speed up, some people are talented.

    • @MrSpeed-lt8gr
      @MrSpeed-lt8gr 4 роки тому +9

      Pretty much 🤣. I love seeing a woman who can legitimately slay it on the guitar like this.

    • @sassyguitars
      @sassyguitars 4 роки тому +2

      Ha Ha. some would do that, others practice more intently.

  • @barefacedyeti3895
    @barefacedyeti3895 4 роки тому +29

    This was randomly suggested by UA-cam and dang she killed it. And here I can barely tie my shoes

  • @doulos737
    @doulos737 3 роки тому +8

    Wow!... Blown away!... If I wasn't watching, I would've thought it was Eric himself. Utterly fantastic!...👍👌👏

  • @burnlastsunday
    @burnlastsunday 4 роки тому +48

    You learned this whole thing during quarantine. I can't even get it together to replace my missing high E string. Sigh...

    • @kx250braap
      @kx250braap 4 роки тому

      Then your name should be "burned out since last Sunday" lol

  • @franciscodiaz6026
    @franciscodiaz6026 4 роки тому +7

    No one will ever be able to play it like Eric, but she’s doing very awesome. Keep shredding🤘🏽

    • @gregc8483
      @gregc8483 4 роки тому +1

      I listened with headphones and this is about as close as you can get. Shockingly Good!

    • @zoomthruths7976
      @zoomthruths7976 4 роки тому

      eric doesnt play it like eric no more...
      she is closer to the 1980 eric that he is now.
      its life.
      and its awsome

  • @LoloBelo
    @LoloBelo 4 роки тому +44

    Maan, She uses totally different finger patterns than the original and manages to make it work anyways... Awesome

    • @donjohnson5661
      @donjohnson5661 4 роки тому

      I noticed that too. Not much loss of tone or feel for it. Most people clam the hell out of this song

    • @TXRockNRoll
      @TXRockNRoll 4 роки тому

      100%...The result was a pleasant surprise. Nice job Nili!

    • @strat1701
      @strat1701 4 роки тому

      Agree great job. I learned it long ago trying to match the way Eric's finger patters are and it's brutal how he does it, but Nili makes it work!!!

    • @dinowolff
      @dinowolff 4 роки тому +1

      That's because she's not playing it.

    • @DesmondRayBeltrop
      @DesmondRayBeltrop 4 роки тому

      @Thomas Grey Eric is basically the Sergei Rachmaninoff of guitar, his hand size and finger length is simply unfair...

  • @tonyjones1560
    @tonyjones1560 3 роки тому +22

    And after she finished with that guitar, she had to throw it in the closet and dive for cover to avoid the cloud of shrapnel when it just blew the hell up. Outstanding!

  • @KingBeevr
    @KingBeevr 4 роки тому +18

    Wow. Great cover. A lot of "Cliffs" covers are people playing all the notes, not people playing the song. You really played the song. Awesome job.

  • @mpwhiteloon2316
    @mpwhiteloon2316 4 роки тому +10

    Nice work. Eric's going to be proud when he sees this.

  • @robhaskell4043
    @robhaskell4043 2 роки тому +3

    Holy WOW! Great job - just beautiful....

  • @zaboolovescodex
    @zaboolovescodex 3 роки тому +5

    Love watching professionals do their thing. Slayed it.

  • @steveminla
    @steveminla 4 роки тому +5

    WOW!!! Never thought I'd see ANYONE else play that song who isn't Eric Johnson, while wearing an 80's style marching band jacket!! Got to love the 80's style!
    You nailed it, great playing and very cool to see it played in it's entirety!!

  • @stratmister009
    @stratmister009 3 роки тому +25

    I've watched many people cover Dover and there are a lot worthy of playback, but your intonation, timing, and feel of Eric's phrasing is phenomenal. My hats off to you. Seeing a chic pull a mean vibrato with her pinky is totally off the charts!

  • @fukhue8226
    @fukhue8226 3 роки тому +4

    Nili is a very determined guitar player. I can tell that when she decided to learn this she was unstoppable. Waking up at 3am and picking up the guitar because she couldn't get it out of her head I'm sure is not uncommon for this woman. Most of us dream about playing like this and some like Nili are talented and motivated enough to work as hard as it takes to make it happen. Good job Nili. I'm very proud of you!

  • @jeffrytessier6017
    @jeffrytessier6017 4 роки тому +4

    I just hope Eric Johnson has seen this cover and gave Nili a well deserved shout-out.

  • @OverlandOne
    @OverlandOne 4 роки тому +8

    I am 62 and have been playing guitar since college back in the early 1970's and I could not even begin to play this great song. What an awesome job you did here. I think you even played it note for note more than Eric does in his various live versions. Well done.

  • @AllThatShreds
    @AllThatShreds 4 роки тому +24

    Nili is one of the best out there. I hope others will give her more promotion. We do!
    Whomever gave her a thumbs down really needs their head examined.

    • @charlesarmani6897
      @charlesarmani6897 4 роки тому

      Fantastic playing.....but is it me or does the video seem sped up. I CANNOT play this song and am I envious of her playing...YES ABSOLUTELY but it appears sped up. The way her hair and jewelry swing back and forth and her picking and fretting finger movements have a sped up jerkiness to me. I watched Eric Johnson’s live video and Rick Graham’s cover and the video seems more “natural”. If you set the video at 75% all the above movements appear more natural to my eyes. If I’m wrong.....my sincerest apology.

    • @AllThatShreds
      @AllThatShreds 4 роки тому

      Charles Armani Dude I can assure you Nili doesn’t do any stuff like that. She’s the real deal!

    • @charlesarmani6897
      @charlesarmani6897 4 роки тому

      Andrew Catania Ok...I’ll take your word for it. Maybe the lighting affects the video. The video just looks suspect to me....but I’d be happy if I was able to play that song at 1/4 her speed.

    • @AllThatShreds
      @AllThatShreds 4 роки тому

      Charles Armani I’ve covered Nili for five years and she’s an exceptional guitarist. Look at her other videos and you’ll see she doesn’t speed up stuff.

    • @gmmakesmehurl
      @gmmakesmehurl 4 роки тому

      So no one is allowed to have a differing opinion. Got it. Lol yeesh. What a fonzanoon.

  • @hugh5243
    @hugh5243 2 роки тому +1

    There are probably less than 1000 people on this planet who can play that song flawlessly, but she is definitely the most entertaining to watch😍

    • @esatgursoy7076
      @esatgursoy7076 2 роки тому

      there are probably a lot more than that since I am just an 17 year old that nobody knows about and me and 3 of my classmates can play it. I practiced it for 2 years on and off though and got it recently with constant practice for 2 months.

    • @maxwellbrand
      @maxwellbrand Рік тому

      @@esatgursoy7076 🤣👍

  • @CesarCordova
    @CesarCordova 4 роки тому +110

    Awesome! A very difficult piece.

    • @WillsEasyGuitar
      @WillsEasyGuitar 3 роки тому +3

      you talking about the music or her? :)

    • @nonickname8292
      @nonickname8292 2 роки тому

      @@WillsEasyGuitar YES... the answer to that question is YES.

  • @Justin_black_leviathan
    @Justin_black_leviathan 4 роки тому +9

    This song broke my spirit trying to learn it.

  • @GuitarguyRichard56
    @GuitarguyRichard56 3 роки тому +5

    Fantastic and I love the Ibanez. A real rock n roll guitar!

  • @ncd3165
    @ncd3165 3 роки тому +2

    tone and intonation are excellent Wow just wow!

  • @dougross2256
    @dougross2256 4 роки тому +6

    Nailed it girl. Made me fall in love the song again. You go girl.

  • @MakeWeirdMusic
    @MakeWeirdMusic 4 роки тому +9

    That ending is so hard. EJ is a monster

  • @robertmcgee4050
    @robertmcgee4050 3 роки тому +11

    I really wanted to learn that too! I ended up watching Friends reruns instead.

  • @kevgamble
    @kevgamble 3 роки тому +16

    You nail the "spirit" and euphoria of the tune right from the opening notes, which is what makes it special beyond just the notes (which you also nail). Marvelous!

  • @patflat456
    @patflat456 4 роки тому +55

    How does anyone memorize all those notes? This lady is a beautiful machine.
    Edit: This was really meant to be a rhetorical question.
    Further Edit: She is still a beautiful machine.

    • @antisolcial
      @antisolcial 4 роки тому +7

      Muscle memory

    • @antisolcial
      @antisolcial 4 роки тому

      I have a good portion of this song down

    • @antisolcial
      @antisolcial 4 роки тому +2

      She learned this by ear also ! She does it completely different then Eric Johnson. Really impressive

    • @nikolai6020
      @nikolai6020 4 роки тому +2

      Simp

    • @mrBDeye
      @mrBDeye 4 роки тому

      This beautiful machine will love you long time.

  • @shawnfranco1822
    @shawnfranco1822 3 роки тому +6

    COMPLETELY OFF THE HOOK!!! OMG...Nili, you are so awesome. The first time I saw you was on stage with McAlpine and I had to scoop my jaw up off the floor and immediately obtain emergency maxillofacial surgery to reattach it. YOU ROCK HOMEGIRL!!!!!!!!!!1
    Amazing technique that proves your discipline in your practice. I need to take heart to this and go back to the woodshed for serious brush up instead of just having fun. I'm floored.

  • @IntimateConnections
    @IntimateConnections 4 роки тому +9

    I have taught this lead to several students and I know how hard it is. There are certain places (in both the melody and the solo) where Eric plays what sound like impossible transitions, but they really amount to smooth, masterful sweep picking, something most guitarists never really learn. You nailed ALL of those places eloquently and even improved on a couple of them. My hat's off to you darlin' -- you absolutely nailed it. Please accept my most sincere congratulations on a fabulous rendering. Well done!

  • @jeffrylotz9114
    @jeffrylotz9114 2 роки тому +1

    Well done young lady,well done. Did Eric Johnson proud...

  • @gretchenmenn
    @gretchenmenn 4 роки тому +15

    Aaaaaaa! I love you so much. My girl slaying on the tune that made me want to play guitar! 😭💕

    • @luisvillarreal5262
      @luisvillarreal5262 4 роки тому

      Gretchen Menn, you my lady are a beast of a player yourself. I would love to see you and Nili Brosh jam together. Stay safe.

  • @j.d4674
    @j.d4674 3 роки тому +6

    Ive been watching a lot of cliffs of dover covers. What I love most about this one is when im listening to the actual studio version in my head while im listening to yours.... you’re timing is spot on. PERFECT.

  • @Webfreq
    @Webfreq 10 місяців тому +3

    Clean and fluid. Well played. One of Eric’s most classically inspired pieces with monumental arpeggios! Huzzah

  • @jsteimel
    @jsteimel 4 роки тому +26

    Dear UA-cam: Why did you wait so long to suggest one of her videos? Fantastic cover, well done.

  • @dreambrew
    @dreambrew 4 роки тому +4

    Should be a crime to dislike this stellar cover of Johnson's masterpiece. Everyone is entitled to their opinion, even jealous haters. Bravo Nili Brosh, you killed it!!!

  • @irmasil3
    @irmasil3 4 роки тому +8

    One of these days I need to get my ass down and learn this thing..Its such a joyous song......I kinda know the theme a bit but I need to nail this...I love the song!!! Excellent performance as always by Nili!

    • @chadnogales9581
      @chadnogales9581 4 роки тому +1

      If you add my Instagram Raddadguitarsaz I'm showing people how to play it very slowly. I have 3/5 parts of the intro on my page for anyone who wants to learn it

    • @yamaoctave3928
      @yamaoctave3928 4 роки тому

      This one and Canon Rock.

  • @hobiec825
    @hobiec825 3 роки тому +36

    Holy F*kn sh*t! I've never seen anyone cover Eric Johnson so perfectly! Being from Austin, I've been a fan of his for years, back when he was first starting. Seen him play in a few small clubs back in the day. Your perfect cover blew my mind.

    • @fukhue8226
      @fukhue8226 3 роки тому

      Here is the most accurate of all the covers of the intro I have found on the net. After playing it side by side on my computer I can tell you the phrasing, tone and execution of every note is 99.99% accurate. ua-cam.com/users/results?search_query=chelsea+constable+white+clifs+of+dover

    • @swampdog1592
      @swampdog1592 3 роки тому

      Me neither dude! Other than Eric if course

    • @linuxcentos50
      @linuxcentos50 3 роки тому +1

      @@swampdog1592 I've played the bass part to this song so many times I'vw lost count in 30 years but listening to Nili do justice to the guitar part makes me jump up...it's very good!!!

    • @iamcjuice
      @iamcjuice 2 роки тому

      WATCH Chelsea Constable play it

    • @MattyPS
      @MattyPS 2 роки тому

      Check out Rick Graham's interpretation.

  • @rayflores4001
    @rayflores4001 4 роки тому +6

    She definitely 1 top 5 female lead guitarist, Nelie Brosh, wow amazing, very inspirational ....

    • @Javier-qk7ms
      @Javier-qk7ms 4 роки тому +2

      Top in the top 5

    • @violetsoul9303
      @violetsoul9303 4 роки тому

      I don't think so)

    • @troyhall2317
      @troyhall2317 4 роки тому

      What has she written that’s been successful?

    • @Javier-qk7ms
      @Javier-qk7ms 4 роки тому

      Troy Hall Just my personal musical prefence. Maybe I should have said Top of my Top 5

  • @Joes-Adventures71
    @Joes-Adventures71 3 роки тому +4

    Cliffs of dover is a "hand full" to play and Eric Johnson makes it almost look easy. Excellent job Nili! I've listened to that song about a thousand times and know every note.. You nailed it.

  • @halidearc
    @halidearc 3 роки тому +4

    This cover tops all iv herd...Her setup and effects are spot on, Beautiful Timing Ibanez sounds way more vivid than a strat. .I LIKE IT

  • @ronditchen6664
    @ronditchen6664 2 місяці тому +1

    Young lady that is a kick-ass cover as good as any that I've seen on UA-cam you definitely nailed that again great job beautiful cover.

  • @rodzillarox4882
    @rodzillarox4882 2 роки тому

    Im 53 and have played 36 years and still can’t play this. What an amazing gift you have. Respect

  • @MR-df6fe
    @MR-df6fe 4 роки тому +4

    All the while, my Ibanez is just sitting there looking pretty as it waits for me to pick it up.
    This was AMAZING!

  • @WilliamTanaka
    @WilliamTanaka 4 роки тому +8

    Inspiring performance!
    The tone also got so close , unbelievable

    • @seanhammer6296
      @seanhammer6296 4 роки тому

      Peavey JSX? Bogner cab. Absolutely nothing at all like what EJ uses. Guitar either. Yet an excellent interpretation of the song.

    • @yourbuddykevin
      @yourbuddykevin 4 роки тому

      bit too much reverb for my taste.

  • @patriciosilvarobalino9832
    @patriciosilvarobalino9832 2 роки тому +3

    Amazing job.
    Congrats

  • @mvfusion
    @mvfusion 8 місяців тому

    I remember the first time I heard this song in high school--and here it is, still inspiring people to absolutely crush it on their covers.

  • @hollowify_tensa_zangetsu
    @hollowify_tensa_zangetsu 4 роки тому +7

    I can honestly say his without being ironic. YOU GO GIRL

  • @truthiz7873
    @truthiz7873 4 роки тому +6

    Her set at the Holiday Inn on Thursday's during happy hour is good too. Seems down to earth and drinks are half price.

  • @josephvega3763
    @josephvega3763 3 роки тому +4

    What a badass!!!! Killer player!!!

  • @microguard
    @microguard 3 роки тому +1

    I see somebody smile with a guitar on hand, I click.... thanks UA-cam..

  • @oedipian
    @oedipian 3 роки тому +6

    Honnestly, I first thought this was a playback on Eric Johnson's album version (the tone is perfect and everything is so clean)... then I saw you play on other videos, including with Tony Macalpine (Premonition is one of my favourite instrumental guitar album)... you're awesome !

  • @kevinseventeen3099
    @kevinseventeen3099 4 роки тому +4

    What I loved about Eric's version was his cleaner tone, but I always felt he was pushing one note after the other. The slightly more overdriven/reverbed tone aside, you've really brought the much-needed feel - and on a YT video, no less! Keep on keeping on!

    • @mikesteelheart
      @mikesteelheart 3 роки тому

      I think her tone is still pretty organic, a bit more 80's shred than the original but still bluesy.

  • @bluarcher5941
    @bluarcher5941 4 роки тому +37

    Even Eric should be smiling if he's seen this....she's definitely done her homework. :)

  • @kwagner122
    @kwagner122 3 роки тому +2

    Great sound, great technicality!
    Outstanding!

  • @orandachildren1051
    @orandachildren1051 4 роки тому +65

    If you can play this song you're damn good.

  • @dakotaotero4245
    @dakotaotero4245 4 роки тому +6

    If one doesn’t necessarily remember all the notes, there are musical devices that help; including sound relation. Eric himself just probably was jamming on a couple of phrases and found the relative pivots.

  • @giancarlocarnielli
    @giancarlocarnielli 4 роки тому +7

    Absolutely incredible, it almost look impossible. Thats a masterpiece.

  • @germanxmascookie
    @germanxmascookie 2 роки тому +1

    I could listen to this version a hundred times on single play repeat.

  • @Muzzie0323
    @Muzzie0323 3 роки тому +8

    Damn this girl can shred.

  • @ga8rielsMsg
    @ga8rielsMsg 4 роки тому +180

    I don't remember it being this difficult on Guitar Hero.

    • @craigchristiansen7346
      @craigchristiansen7346 4 роки тому +3

      Guitar hero is a game. Kinda like I’m good at madden but not actual football. This girl is amazing so don’t compare this to guitar hero. I’m hoping that was just a joke though.

    • @ga8rielsMsg
      @ga8rielsMsg 4 роки тому +33

      Yup and it went completely over your head. Have a nice day.

    • @craigchristiansen7346
      @craigchristiansen7346 4 роки тому +2

      Sorry I missed the joke. I’ve heard people compare guitar hero to real guitar before and actually mean it. Have a good one.

    • @ga8rielsMsg
      @ga8rielsMsg 4 роки тому +11

      No need to be sorry. My comedy is kinda like Dane Cooks'. Rarely funny.

    • @bhishmarai2768
      @bhishmarai2768 4 роки тому

      Fromth3d3pths 😂😂

  • @OrignalElidest
    @OrignalElidest 4 роки тому +5

    well that piece feels impossible lol it makes me wanna throw my guitar out. Good job!

  • @transformationearthmusic
    @transformationearthmusic 3 роки тому +2

    So amazing! What an awesome guitar player. Thank you for taking me on that journey!

  • @basilioreyes1193
    @basilioreyes1193 3 роки тому +45

    Not to toot my own horn but, I crushed this track on guitar hero

  • @steveo1413
    @steveo1413 3 роки тому +9

    Jesus Christ this was an awesome cover.

    • @grantmourning189
      @grantmourning189 3 роки тому +1

      Don't say Jesus' name in vain. (God) I'll allow one time. ; )

    • @davidjenson1570
      @davidjenson1570 3 роки тому

      @@grantmourning189 Yeah, what's the point in that? You could say "Golly Gee Wilikers" or "Dad Burn it!!!" or "Holy Guacamole!!!!".

  • @xj31
    @xj31 4 роки тому +149

    I can play smoke on the water.
    I'll show myself out

    • @myownruin187
      @myownruin187 4 роки тому +1

      xj31 😂

    • @khazza930
      @khazza930 4 роки тому +3

      impressive... but can you play smoke on the-... never mind, actually

    • @i528DNA
      @i528DNA 4 роки тому

      Lol This is Nili Bro Shhhhhh!!

    • @davefiano4172
      @davefiano4172 4 роки тому +1

      That made me really LAUGH 😂

    • @lincthomas7178
      @lincthomas7178 4 роки тому

      can you really? the proper way or the cheat way?

  • @mikeleight6967
    @mikeleight6967 2 роки тому +1

    I've heard this song probably over a hundred times, but clearly not enough times to remember all these different notes and sections... im more impressed by just the ability to remember all these notes in order... amazing job

  • @ultimategolfarchives4746
    @ultimategolfarchives4746 4 роки тому +14

    0:23 Thats a very styling and non-commun right hand technique

    • @alanhernandez5538
      @alanhernandez5538 4 роки тому +4

      She's the first guitarist I've ever seen string skipping that lick instead of hybrid picking it.I don't even think Eric Johnson can string skip that. Very impressive.

    • @ultimategolfarchives4746
      @ultimategolfarchives4746 4 роки тому +1

      @@alanhernandez5538 this is true... it is easier with finger+pick. Respect to her!!!

    • @mloiaco
      @mloiaco 4 роки тому

      Yeah man I noticed that too. Really impressive picking.

  • @elliotowasp4077
    @elliotowasp4077 3 роки тому +4

    Mi respeto y admiración para esta increíble artista! 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

  • @Freemasonry
    @Freemasonry 4 роки тому +7

    Love this song, but the video is sped up which you could at least admit. You can tell by the right hand. It’s easy to play this song at quarter or half speed accurately.

    • @shanspipeguytx8564
      @shanspipeguytx8564 4 роки тому +1

      So, this lady has shared the stage (and recording studio) with some of the biggest names in the guitar world and you think she's using trickery to play this song? Lol...ok...you should at least research who Nili Brosh is before making a stupid comment like that....video sped up....LMFAO.

    • @Freemasonry
      @Freemasonry 4 роки тому +2

      Shanspipeguy TX are you ignoring reality to be a simp?

    • @shanspipeguytx8564
      @shanspipeguytx8564 4 роки тому +1

      @@Freemasonry no, you're right...and the earth is flat too.

  • @unprofor9394
    @unprofor9394 Рік тому +2

    It’s AMAZING! BRILLIANT!😀❤️
    Just love it! Thank You, Nili!🥰🌹

  • @jonnybreckless
    @jonnybreckless 4 роки тому +15

    The video looks sped up to me. I think she played it at a lower tempo then sped it up in software. Look at the movement of her fingers, facial expression and wrist bracelet. I wish people would not manipulate stuff like that, otherwise it's a great performance, it's OK to play it a little bit slower than the original.

    • @malawigw
      @malawigw 4 роки тому +1

      yeah that is how she got to play with tony macalpine

    • @jonnybreckless
      @jonnybreckless 4 роки тому +4

      @@malawigw Oh I am not disputing her talent, she is a gifted player, her version of the Extreme get the funk out solo is great for example, it's just that this video looks a bit strange, there are artifacts in it that don't appear natural to me, and are indicative of time compression.

    • @jameswingfield1604
      @jameswingfield1604 4 роки тому +2

      @jonny reckless you are absolutely right, she's a good guitarist but it does have some lag to it..she is barely holding on to the rhythm at times...vibrato is a little spastic in places and she is playing legato on the faster runs instead of the proper way which is downward pick slanting eonomy picking (check out troy gradys channel for a more in depth explanation and proper example of this technique) the legato bail out is the same short cut I took when I first tried to learn this almost 30 years ago. Much easier for sure. I heard this girl do an excellent cover of Jimmy Herrings Scapegoat Blues about 7 or 8 years ago, I wouldn't think someone who is consistently practicing and performing could digress this much since then, I would have to hear more of her stuff...

    • @ZiddersRooFurry
      @ZiddersRooFurry 4 роки тому +2

      Uh, no. It's just you.

    • @johnbayman6102
      @johnbayman6102 4 роки тому +1

      Jonny Reckless, my immediate thought--and why do that? Other than the obvious. She is still talented, but I do wish she had not done that. Her shuffle sounds wrong to me, but she is a gifted musician, and for her age to be doing this is great.

  • @lohankarachay476
    @lohankarachay476 4 роки тому +11

    Just saw a few minutes ago a picture of the White Cliffs of Dover and was like "Oh" [Drinking and Pointing Leonardo DiCaprio meme]

  • @hotwaff
    @hotwaff 4 роки тому +5

    I always find my myself wanting to break out singing to this song, but when I try only "ADOOBIEDOOBIEDOOBIEDOOBIEDOOBIEDEEBIEDODAHMEEDLEYDOOBIEDOOBIEDOOBIE WOOO-WOOO" comes out

  • @johntaft771
    @johntaft771 5 місяців тому

    Most excellent. This is such a busy song with lots of intricate phrasing. One of my favorites. I first heard this song shortly after EJ released it. I was stunned. Thank-you for keeping this song current for a new audience. Well done!

  • @lfasolo
    @lfasolo 4 роки тому +13

    Not sure if Jared Dines is still recruiting for his shred collab 2020... But if anyone knows how to tag him here, that'd be awesome

    • @lefoule280
      @lefoule280 4 роки тому +1

      FCUK jared. She dont need to prove anyone thats shes a shred beat; shes on her own !!

    • @lfasolo
      @lfasolo 4 роки тому +1

      @@lefoule280 it's not about proving, is about exposure. She's amazing and should have a larger platform, just saying.

    • @lefoule280
      @lefoule280 4 роки тому +1

      @@lfasolo shes good staying in an underground making the music/ covering the songs. Why to gain fame man >? just love what you do !!