RIP GEORGE HARRISON - What He Taught Me about Guitar
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- Опубліковано 11 січ 2024
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Remembering George Harrison. Was he a master guitarist or just meh? This video answers that question with examples of George's guitar parts and sonic innovations from classic Beatles songs.
Spoiler: I learned so much about musicianship, exotic sounds and how to "orchestrate" guitar parts from George Harrison, and he has a lot to teach you, too.
Discover my most important "Lessons from George" as I play snippets from some of his most interesting and intricate 6 and 12-String electric, acoustic guitar and slide guitar parts, along with sitar, harmonium and swarmandal. Learn how his Beatles-era songwriting was both similar and different to John and Paul's.
Includes examples from And I Love Her, I Feel Fine, Nowhere Man, Paperback Writer, If I Needed Someone, Norwegian Wood, Love You Too, Within You Without You, We Can Work It Out, Strawberry Fielda, Ticket to Ride, Here Comes the Sun, My Sweet Lord, Run of the Mill and Give Me Love (Give Me Peace on Earth).
Ultimately, George taught me THREE major lessons. Watch to the end to discover all three, then apply them to YOUR OWN playing and singing.
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George was terrific. He never missed a note and had his credits on hundreds of recordings. He made it look too easy.
If you're interested in George's process of writing and recording Here Comes the Sun with just Paul and Ringo, check it out here: ua-cam.com/video/bDMtaiH6TTI/v-deo.html
One thing you have to appreciate about George's playing is that one remembers every lick and fill on every song. You can't say that about every guitarist. It shows the class and insight of his playing.
Exactly, Eric. You can't hum the songs without including George's guitar parts!
@@RobertCassard Look at george playing with Paul Simon you can s how much they both enjoy playing together and none of them needs to show off and for that reason both do show of in the very best of ways. George and Ringo both so obviously enjoy just being there with "better musicians". For me some of the best beatles songs are ones that george wrote to,
@@rimmersbryggeri Great examples. If you like George's songs, you'll enjoy this video about writing and recording Here Comes the Sun: ua-cam.com/video/bDMtaiH6TTI/v-deo.html
@@RobertCassard Seen and read George's and Eric's account of that many times. There are few artists that lived to old age that are so revered as George both as Artists and as People. Just look att Billy Prestons performance of My sweet lord on the conceer for George. There's no doubt aas to the meaning of the words "I really want to see you, I really want to be with you". Same goes for Joe Brown's I'll see you in my dreams. Doubt we will ever see a tribute like that again in my lifetime.
@@rimmersbryggeri completely my opinion, as a little boy I heard songs I loved much, even did not know what it is - The Beatles. Later I got to know that these are Beatles songs, nothing more. Only much later I got to know that all my most beloved songs are George's songs, Something, Here comes the sun, My sweet lord, While my guitar gently wheeps, Give me love........ Till today my favorites and in the meantime it was an inspiration to try to play his songs on guitar myself, it is such a great feeling, I play the notes what George wrote
George is a musical genius! He may not be flashy, but he knows how to make a guitar gently weep.
Hi Edward. George made his guitars gently weep for sure! Here are the other videos in the series, in case you missed any:
What John taught me: ua-cam.com/video/ElMk3GZHrMw/v-deo.html
What Paul taught me: ua-cam.com/video/Q9x09Z6WqsY/v-deo.html
What Ringo taught me: ua-cam.com/video/v4xJdR0Vz4I/v-deo.html
What George Martin taught me: ua-cam.com/video/SJnijUU2QjQ/v-deo.htmlsi=UPNBlOKrfn-S5pHs
George was one of the most musical guitarists. The sounds he got out of his guitar were at times truly beautiful
Agreed. If you're interested in George's process of writing and recording Here Comes the Sun with just Paul and Ringo, here you go. His high-capo-ed acoustic guitars are another beautiful sound: ua-cam.com/video/bDMtaiH6TTI/v-deo.html
@RobertCassard
Thanks I will check it out
We watched and listened to him grow from a kid to an amazing artist. ATMP is one of my all-time favorite albums. I only have praise for George.
As was appropriate for his younger age, it took him an extra couple of years to become an equivalent songwriter the other two masters in his former band!
People don’t realize that George had to deal with John and Paul’s songs cold and come up with something sometimes on the spot and yet song after song he delivers.
He was deliberate about his parts and solos and that’s a major reason they fit so well. And as for his songwriting, check out George's process of writing and recording Here Comes the Sun: ua-cam.com/video/bDMtaiH6TTI/v-deo.html
George was the Beatle special sound.
George sometimes couldn't come up with anything so Paul would have to play the Lead Guitar solo.
John to a lesser extent would do the same.
Mr. Cassard, are you trying to censor me?!
George was a profound individual that still teaches us about what is valuable in life. Thank you for that video.
I agree, Luc. Take a closer look at George's process of writing and recording Here Comes the Sun: ua-cam.com/video/bDMtaiH6TTI/v-deo.html
I remember when George modestly said " if I practiced more I would have been a pretty good guitar player". Are you kidding me!!!!!! George was a genious in my opinion. Miss you George but your music will go on.❤
Thanks, Brian. If you're interested in George's process of writing and recording Here Comes the Sun, check it out here: ua-cam.com/video/bDMtaiH6TTI/v-deo.html
My sense was, about that quote, that George was perhaps unconsciously comparing himself to Eric Clapton. He even remarks, in the Let It Be tapes, I think, how Eric can improvise and make it all come back to the song at the right time (or something like that). So imagine your peer is Eric Clapton, thinking that's how you should be playing. Wow.
@@iamhudsdent2759 Clapton has his well-deserved place in the music pantheon, but I’m happy he wasn’t The Beatles’ lead guitarist (except on While My Guitar Gently Weeps)…
@@RobertCassard Well said... If Eric Clapton had been an original member of the band, rather than George, it would been 'who are the Beatles'? Strange how some get it and some don't!
@@steveperrin555 You may be right about that, Steve. In my new video about what I learned from George Martin, I have a section featuring the incredible intro licks from many Beatles songs. It's astounding how they'd grab you ears in the first 2 seconds, and George Harrison was a huge part of that.
There will never ever be another Beatles. The songwriting, the chemistry, the voices, the innovations. I could go on and on and on. I'm only 68 years old, but I was 9 in 1963 when i heard something on my transistor radio that stopped me in my tracks. Then Feb. 9th 1964 came along and that was it and right up to now since Abbey Road, I've nothing as unique and music to put me, even to this day, in AWE. I was so fortunate that my ear at such a young age caught this right away. It was wonderful and every album was just the coolest experience I've ever known in my life, Thank you John, Paul, George and Ringo. George Martin to me was and always will be considered the 5th Beatle for me. We will NEVER see or hear this wonder of the world again. So kids, listen, listen, to The Beatles!!!!! God Bless you Robert.
Thank you so much for the blessings and the life-long synopsis of your awe, Douglas! I’m a few years younger, but I had older brothers, and each time they brought home a new Beatles LP, the experience was exactly as you described. Each one more wondrous than the last… Have you seen my video about what I learned from John? Here you go: ua-cam.com/video/ElMk3GZHrMw/v-deo.htmlsi=J79VnVe2ZtzBLoT5
It's true. 100% agred.
@@NorbertoCorreia and my new video about Paul: SIR PAUL MCCARTNEY - What He Taught Me about Guitar & Bass
ua-cam.com/video/Q9x09Z6WqsY/v-deo.html
В СССР Битлз практически не издавался студиями грамзаписи. Но слушающий народ пользовался редкими зарубежными пластинками, переписывая их на свой магнитофон и анонсами битловских песен, транслируемых по радио. Поэтому Битлз крутился в каждом доме.😊
@@user-xm4hu5qt3x Спасибо за просмотр и оставленный комментарий. Я поражен тем, с какой решимостью русские люди слушали The Beatles и покупали их пластинки. Рискованно, но оно того стоит! Надеюсь, это переведено правильно!
Yours is the best breakdown of what, for me, at least makes George Harrison the best guitar player ever, period. I first heard George in the Beatles when they first burst onto the scene in 1963, I was about 12 years old. I'm now coming up on 70 years old, and my appreciation for Georges's guitar playing has grown, not diminished. Again I applaud your analysis of George's guitar playing, well done sir :)
I’m just a few years behind you, but I completely agree. My appreciation grows, as you can probably tell from my enthusiasm in this video! You might also enjoy a similar video I did about John’s guitar skills: ua-cam.com/video/ElMk3GZHrMw/v-deo.htmlsi=atLGL4XexhwoDYFm
Yeah yeah yeah yeah ! ! George Harrison is very talented and I say him on an Interview and he said he didn't practice and that his guitar 🎸 playing came naturally !
George Harrison is a great lead guitarist and also plays a Yukella well . And I Love 💕 his Footwork too.Beatle Fan. Forever .Till I leave this Earth 🌎🌎🌎🌎
@@user-sk5hm9rt9p Hi Gussie. He easily put in 10,000 hours during the early Beatles period. Once you do that, it doesn't really take practice to stay very functional as a straightforward, melodic guitarist like George. I totally relate to this level and style of playing, being a functional guitarist who plays for the song, instead of playing to impress.
As a 9-1/2-year-old seeing the Beatles on Ed Sullivan in Feb. 1964 and laughing at their hair, I would never have guessed I'd soon be swallowed up, too, in Beatle Mania. All I could think about was getting some Beatle boots :) Their songs were and still are magical; simply melodic genius! Really love your insight, Robert! Your demeanor and delivery of these breakdowns are truly brilliant and entertaining. Keep up the great work!
You're just a few years ahead of me. The Beatles on Ed Sullivan is literally one of my very earliest memories, but I was too young to obsess about Beatle boots! I really appreciate your positive feedback, and I hope you find much more to enjoy on my channel and from hearing my original music, too!
His intro solo on Free as a Bird really gives a good flavor of his style in my opinion.
Yes! George's post-Beatles slide guitar sound layered on a Beatles song...
Makes me cry!
Like Ringo did on the drums, George played the guitar for the song, and it always was tasteful. He was humble about his own playing. Simplicity on the guitar doesn't mean mediocre or lacking skill or sophistication.
Totally agree. That just conjured up an image of John and Paul as the Beatles' "front line," and George and Ringo as the "back line." Even though that's not how they appeared on stage, I think it was the actual way their music took shape. Ringo and George always provided the perfect foundation and backdrop for the songs.
Yes it does. Both George and Ringo were not masters. Please stop already.
@@kevinsullivan2362 they were certainly masters of pop songcraft!
George and Ringo are Masters in their skills ! ! ! Anyone that has a ear for music a eye for talent can see that. No other lead guitarist and no other drummer would of been a perfect fit for the Beatles. John Lennon himself saw George and Ringos talent and so did Paul McCartney who brought George Harrison to be in the Beatles Band . Yeah Yeah Yeah Yeah Beatles ❤
@@kevinsullivan2362 They were masters of playing the right thing in context, Kevin. A level of self-control and humility few musicians have.
One of my favorite George performances was at the 1963 Royal Variety show, when they play 'Til There was You (Meredith Wilson from Music Man.) He plays a beautiful accompaniment to Paul's singing and a short solo. He was way ahead of the usual rock'n'roll band guitarist even then. This was the famous concert when John says, "For our last number I'd like to ask your help. For the people in the cheaper seats, clap your hands...and the rest of you just rattle your jewelry."
Yes. That's a great show. George is so confident on that solo. And all his little licks between vocal phrases.
A good musician knows what to play - a great musician knows when not to play it!
Perfectly stated, Tony! You'll appreciate this video: ua-cam.com/video/K_L1LnFcye8/v-deo.html
I've played in covers bands in the past and while what you say is true, I also found out that you can be technically sound on your instrument BUT you have to know how to play in a band with other musicians without stepping all over the other instruments. A good tune is the sum of all its parts.
@@ktcarl Si Senor! Did you watch this? ua-cam.com/video/K_L1LnFcye8/v-deo.html
Flying: ua-cam.com/video/577ru-Bbx0A/v-deo.html
Wow!!! 😅😅😅
Did you know that Nowhere Man was both George and John playing the solo on their sonic blue Stratocasters in unison and was not played on a 12 string. Love your video 💜💜
A few others have commented on that…clearly I didn’t know while making the video. The maxed out treble channels seem to have created high overtones that I mistook for George’s 12-string! Glad you enjoyed the video. You might also enjoy this: ua-cam.com/video/bDMtaiH6TTI/v-deo.htmlsi=QTC6opDb5YU83l-E
Wow, what an outstanding job on this vid . Thank you . I think your description of virtuoso is spot on . Another thing you mentioned is George didn’t overplay . As a result, his instrumentals are not as hard to learn as some other artists … but very few can come anywhere close to making them sound as good . Effortless , precise, accurate, yet with incredible emotion .
@@Jeff-mv4yy thank you. And I agree with your conclusions about George and the quality of his playing!
Correct!
This is one of the best videos of Beatles sound I’ve seen.
I agree! 👍
Really glad you enjoyed it and found it interesting.
Check out Rick Beato's take on what makes this song great
@@andrewfraser4376 Which song in particular?
@@-Mark_F wondering the same thing. Rick does a lot of analysis videos...
George Harrison was as underrated as anyone, but he didn't care. He wasn't the showoff type. All those subtle nuances that so many people tried to duplicate and couldn't. He was the "quiet" Beatle. He ler his music speak for itself.
Thanks, Bucky. If you're interested in George's process of writing and recording Here Comes the Sun with just Paul and Ringo, check it out here: ua-cam.com/video/bDMtaiH6TTI/v-deo.html
Harrison and Ringo had that same attribute -- the ability to improve the song without showing off, and the creativity to make something no one had ever heard before.
Humble virtuosity?! So rare! Here's my new Ringo video: ua-cam.com/video/v4xJdR0Vz4I/v-deo.html
George Harrison is one of the most amazing innovative influential creative music writer/performers that ever was.
This is an awesome video celebrating George's greatness.
Thank you, Dr. Winston.
Here's my deep dive on Here Comes the Sun: ua-cam.com/video/bDMtaiH6TTI/v-deo.html
Boogie on, Doctor!
George Harrison is my hero! He played such soulful guitar and wrote songs that stay in my heart. I absolutely think that "Give Me Love, Give Me Peace on Earth":should be the International Anthem of the United Nations. He tried as John Lennon did to tell us that "All We Need Is Love" "Imagine all the people livin' life in Peace"....😢
Thank you, George. If you haven't seen it yet, here's my companion video about what John Lennon taught me:
ua-cam.com/video/ElMk3GZHrMw/v-deo.html
And here's my video about what I learned from Paul: ua-cam.com/video/Q9x09Z6WqsY/v-deo.html
George Harrison was a true musician, and an excellent one! He played what sounded best, regardless of how flashy it was!
That's a trait he and Ringo shared. My new Ringo video came out today: ua-cam.com/video/v4xJdR0Vz4I/v-deo.html
Great video!
He wasn't without talent but would've been nothing without Lennon & McCartney, to whom he never really acknowledged his debt.
George often said that they both would put his writing down, when in actuality, George was an excellent writer for The Beatles!
@@rhrh2025 They did devalue his writing in comparison to the string of hits that John and Paul were writing. But on Abbey Road, George surpassed them both and wrote two of the best-loved Beatles songs of all. Something, and of course, Here Comes the Sun: ua-cam.com/video/bDMtaiH6TTI/v-deo.html
Thank you Man for honoring my favorite guitarrist George Harrison.
It's my honor, Rodrigo. If you're interested in George's process of writing and recording Here Comes the Sun with just Paul and Ringo, check it out here: ua-cam.com/video/bDMtaiH6TTI/v-deo.html
John was a very innovative and creative rhythm player who was great at supplying the rhythm guitar to the song. George was the exact same way with his lead, George is definitely a better guitar player, but they both are genius with using their songwriting techniques and weaving them into the songs with their instruments.
Your covers of Beatles sound fantastic
Thanks so much, Dan. I posted a video of my complete cover of Julia: ua-cam.com/video/oc21zgCnnlQ/v-deo.html
I also made a video showing how I arranged and recorded it: ua-cam.com/video/x-qIx-gmmTw/v-deo.html
Finally, here's my world music cover of Across the Universe. Enjoy!
ua-cam.com/video/8dFEMtdAbDA/v-deo.html
The other day I was listening to She came thru the bathroom window. I was amazed by the guitar leads in that song. It wasn't super shredding but it was accenting the verses without being overwhelming.
That's it, Donald! You might enjoy seeing George's process of writing and recording Here Comes the Sun, check it out here: ua-cam.com/video/bDMtaiH6TTI/v-deo.html
Robert, Very well said about George and the Beatles.......I'm 65 and it's taken me A life time to Realize who " I am " as A acoustic and Electric Guitar Player....... For years I'd played Here comes the Sun my own way and I've finally got it very close to How George Did it.....and once in A while I Love the Baritone sound on A acoustic, so play it with No Capo . Really Like Your Cover on " What George Taught us !"
Thanks, Frank. I’ll bet you’d really enjoy my Blow Up the Song episode on Here Comes the Sun: ua-cam.com/video/bDMtaiH6TTI/v-deo.htmlsi=tw4UTD2bACyrvWzr
George is certainly my greatest guitar teacher. His dual lead with Paul on 'And Your Bird Can Sing' is a high water mark for sure. Power pop perfection. And listen to his glorious Telecaster fills on 'You Never Give Me Your Money' and 'Don't Let Me Down'.
Great video!
Those are great examples, blacksunfish! The fills on Don't Let Me Down are just as memorable as the song itself.
Duret with John?
Regardless of their guitar playing abilities….their harmonies were unbelievable. Sad when they let go of that
@@Sugar_is_poison I respectfully disagree. While their harmonies were front & center during their beat group days, you can find lush, stunning harmines on their final songs too. 'Because' and 'Sun King' come to mind.
@@blacksunfish listen to Come Together. How much better would it have been with backing harmonies? McCartney wanted to sing on it but the band had become so fractured that he was afraid to ask. I’m not saying there weren’t great harmonies. I’m saying there could have been more
Thanks for this George Harrison playing breakdown.
My pleasure, John. If you're interested in George's process of writing and recording Here Comes the Sun with just Paul and Ringo, check it out here: ua-cam.com/video/bDMtaiH6TTI/v-deo.html
Lennon was an artist, who would often express his profound artistic flair through the medium of a guitar
Well put, Magical...
Isn't this about Georgie?
@@RobHollanderMusic Absolutely right, but this video is part of a 5-part series on what EACH of the Beatles (+ George Martin) taught me.
Here are the other videos in the series, in case you haven't seen them:
What I learned from John: ua-cam.com/video/ElMk3GZHrMw/v-deo.html
What I learned from Paul: ua-cam.com/video/Q9x09Z6WqsY/v-deo.html
What I learned from Ringo: ua-cam.com/video/v4xJdR0Vz4I/v-deo.html
What I learned from George Martin: ua-cam.com/video/SJnijUU2QjQ/v-deo.htmlsi=UPNBlOKrfn-S5pHs
When I listen to George's guitar solos in pre-Sgt Pepper Beatles songs I can't help but think of them as musical Haikus. Short, spare, perfectly constructed and often ending with an unusual twist. To solo in a 2min 30s song without becoming a showy distraction and yet still contribute an indelible part of the whole -- well that's musical poetry IMO..
Musical Haikus is a GREAT way to describe George's soloing style, Jeff. I try to do exactly the same thing when I play solos - short, sweet, pithy, memorable. I especially follow this formula with my duo Cosmic Spin.
Here's how I get in the right frame of mind: ua-cam.com/video/7XjcLaM1nVo/v-deo.html
Paul played those solos. George hardly showed up for Sgt Pepper.
@@jaxcrax9644 George is known to have been frustrated on those sessions, and Paul definitely played the Sgt. Pepper’s solo. What else did Paul play lead on?
I Love Love Love this. I can sense in your voice the enthusiasm and respect for George's work and as a humble man. I've watched many videos where George is happy to play rhythm and allow others to play lead on his own songs. The Beatles had it all, Charisma, the Liverpool wit, the good looks, and talent.
✌️&❤
Thank you! Yeah...I can never contain my enthusiasm for the good stuff. Check out George's process of writing and recording Here Comes the Sun. Again it's such a subtle song - a perfect reflection of George's soul: ua-cam.com/video/bDMtaiH6TTI/v-deo.html
Thanks, Rob. "Blow up the song" was indeed most interesting even though I'm not a musician. I thoroughly enjoyed all the added information, eg, only Paul George and Ringo.
@@nige-g awesome! I try to do the blow-ups so they're fun for everyone, even non-musicians. Here's my blow-up of Strawberry Fields: ua-cam.com/video/bgKkn1oosYg/v-deo.html
Hell, the Beatles are the GREATEST ROCK AND ROLL BAND EVER! You don't get that title by being mediocre... George, as you say, played what needed to be played to propel that legend, that was his job. 😊
Exactly, Hank! We all should all be so lucky to be that mediocre, right?!
This makes me want to go back and listen to that "old" music with new ears. I liked the Beatles then, now I am learning to hear why!
@@quickjumpingfoxes here’s the John Lennon companion video to what you just watched… RIP JOHN LENNON - What He Taught Me about Guitar
ua-cam.com/video/ElMk3GZHrMw/v-deo.html
When talking Beatles....They had every aspect of music covered...Writing,playing,singing and showmanship to the full extent.
They were Innovators....They were sent hear to create change......So...Each was a Master at what they did and how it all molded
together....They were sent on a mission and....Mission accomplished!!! There will never be another Beatles......
The Beatles were the 8th wonder of the world..............................................
I like your summary, NPT! If you haven't seen it yet, here's my companion video about what John Lennon taught me: ua-cam.com/video/ElMk3GZHrMw/v-deo.html
Check out John and The Beatles' process of writing and recording Strawberry Fields:
ua-cam.com/video/bgKkn1oosYg/v-deo.html
what a wonderful voice Robert has. Outstanding !
Thanks very much, Alexander. I appreciate your positive feedback about my voice!
Here are the other videos in this Beatles series, in case you missed any:
What John taught me: ua-cam.com/video/ElMk3GZHrMw/v-deo.html
What Paul taught me: ua-cam.com/video/Q9x09Z6WqsY/v-deo.html
What Ringo taught me: ua-cam.com/video/v4xJdR0Vz4I/v-deo.html
What George Martin taught me: ua-cam.com/video/SJnijUU2QjQ/v-deo.htmlsi=UPNBlOKrfn-S5pHs
George always impressed me, great fills and touch. He went through a lot of different guitars. And he and Clapton were great friends they were my two favorites for years and still are. His slide playing was fantastic too. Nowhere man was my favorite . Had that magic sound. He’s one of the best of all time.
I agree Richard. It was never about flash and dash for George, but he had a knack for playing what was "right" every time.
Here are the other videos in the series, in case you haven't seen them:
What I learned from John: ua-cam.com/video/ElMk3GZHrMw/v-deo.html
What I learned from Paul: ua-cam.com/video/Q9x09Z6WqsY/v-deo.html
What I learned from Ringo: ua-cam.com/video/v4xJdR0Vz4I/v-deo.html
What I learned from George Martin: ua-cam.com/video/SJnijUU2QjQ/v-deo.htmlsi=UPNBlOKrfn-S5pHs
Brilliant! I'm not a musician, but watching you (and others) focus on how the greatest bands in the world combined (within the band) to drive rock n roll expands my appreciation and enjoyment of the genre. I can dig it better, man ;-). The virtuoso ensemble is exactly what rock n roll is. It's instinctive and driven by passion.
A great ensemble IS the essence of Rock n Roll, William, and The Beatles prove it. Glad my videos help you dig it better, man, cuz that's why I make 'em! Dig deep on Here Comes the Sun: ua-cam.com/video/bDMtaiH6TTI/v-deo.html
I thought that the Beatles were best when none of the members stood out. When none of the members had a signature sound. Rather a collective sound. George's guitar work would be a prime example. Paul's vocals also come to mind.
That’s how they made it originally. All four members contributing in essential ways. And all four could play and 🎤 sing. Eventually, all four would write. Even after breaking up, all four would have successful solo careers. Unicorns 🦄!
Back in '66 one of my friends played bass guitar in a group. He said the group gave up trying to play Day Tripper because they could never get the timing right.
@@kenchristie9214 That's interesting Ken. From my perspective, Day Tripper is fairly straightforward because it's in standard 4/4 time, and has a riff that repeats. MANY Beatles songs have intricate tempo changes that are much more difficult for the average musician to play.
@@RobertCassard I've had 2 musicians tell me Day Tripper is the hardest Beatles song to get the timing right.
@@kenchristie9214 Fascinating and surprising. Way back when I was in a cover band, we had no trouble with Day Tripper, but we didn't even attempt Beatles songs with crazy time changes. Every musician has different strengths and weaknesses.
Thank you for paying great tribute to George and John.
My pleasure! Here are the other videos in the series, in case you missed any:
What Paul taught me: ua-cam.com/video/Q9x09Z6WqsY/v-deo.html
What Ringo taught me: ua-cam.com/video/v4xJdR0Vz4I/v-deo.html
What George Martin taught me: ua-cam.com/video/SJnijUU2QjQ/v-deo.htmlsi=UPNBlOKrfn-S5pHs
I was 9 years old when I first saw the Beatles on the Ed Sullivan show. A transformative moment in a young boys life. For some reason I was drawn to George, and he became my favorite Beatle. His distinct image between those heavyweights, Paul and John, and how he chose to leave his personal microphone to join heads with Paul on harmonics. It changed the dynamics, and was so visually compelling. “It’s a…Beatle thing” (David Grohl).
I was a few years behind you, Rick, but I can understand your attraction to George when I watch those old Sullivan clips. He projects a lot of confidence, but in a support role, rather than a leading role.
Here are the other videos in the series, in case you missed any:
What John taught me: ua-cam.com/video/ElMk3GZHrMw/v-deo.html
What Paul taught me: ua-cam.com/video/Q9x09Z6WqsY/v-deo.html
What Ringo taught me: ua-cam.com/video/v4xJdR0Vz4I/v-deo.html
What George Martin taught me: ua-cam.com/video/SJnijUU2QjQ/v-deo.htmlsi=UPNBlOKrfn-S5pHs
Thanks for this video- I loved it. All the way through my brain was screaming “talk about his slide playing!” I needn’t have worried. You covered it really well. Thanks. For me, that solo on “Til there was You” is so underrated. Taste, melody, playing round the chords, that diminished run. Incredible. And a great example of your point about not overplaying. And he was just 20? Dazzling. He played a few decent bass parts too.
Great video. Thanks
You’re so welcome. Check this out: ua-cam.com/video/bDMtaiH6TTI/v-deo.htmlsi=iMDKXHMojyBEAXgU
Very nice. Harrison and Lennon were absolute essential figures in my learning guitar in the early 70s. Thank you for sharing.
Absolutely, Billy. You might enjoy a similar video about what I learned from John: ua-cam.com/video/ElMk3GZHrMw/v-deo.htmlsi=J79VnVe2ZtzBLoT5
A fascinating insight into George’s massive contribution to music. Thank you so much for that!
Glad you enjoyed it, Lawrence! Here are the other videos in the series, in case you missed any:
What John taught me: ua-cam.com/video/ElMk3GZHrMw/v-deo.html
What Paul taught me: ua-cam.com/video/Q9x09Z6WqsY/v-deo.html
What Ringo taught me: ua-cam.com/video/v4xJdR0Vz4I/v-deo.html
What George Martin taught me: ua-cam.com/video/SJnijUU2QjQ/v-deo.htmlsi=UPNBlOKrfn-S5pHs
George was a truly GREAT guitarist. I was one of those lucky kids to ‘meet the Beatles’ for the first time when watching their life-changing appearance on the Ed Sullivan Show on February 9th, 1964. After just two songs I realized that the skinny guy with the black Gretsch (monochrome TV) was something special. “All My Loving” and “Till There Was You” featured two of the i.m.o most brilliant and tasteful guitar solos of all time and they really should have been included in your video, as they are perfect examples of what a guitar solo should be: a song within a song, a story within a story.
Those are great examples, thanks Arky! Here are the other videos in the series, in case you missed any:
What John taught me: ua-cam.com/video/ElMk3GZHrMw/v-deo.html
What Paul taught me: ua-cam.com/video/Q9x09Z6WqsY/v-deo.html
What Ringo taught me: ua-cam.com/video/v4xJdR0Vz4I/v-deo.html
What George Martin taught me: ua-cam.com/video/SJnijUU2QjQ/v-deo.htmlsi=UPNBlOKrfn-S5pHs
Je voulais juste exprimer ma profonde gratitude pour votre travail méticuleux d'analyse de la composition des chansons de Paul, John et George. Vos vidéos sont incroyablement informatives et j'apprécie vraiment la façon dont vous décomposez chaque élément. Les détails que vous fournissez sont informatifs et pertinents. En tant que musicien, je suis en parfait accord avec votre analyse. Merci pour votre dévouement et votre passion pour la musique ! And Especially for George, who dramatically evolved the sound of The Beatles ! 🙂
Merci beaucoups, Gilles. J'aime vraiment réaliser ces vidéos et j'apprends probablement autant, voire plus, que mes spectateurs. Je suis heureux que vous les trouviez intéressants et utiles. si vous ne l'avez pas encore vu, regardez ma vidéo sur la chanson Strawberry Fields: ua-cam.com/video/bgKkn1oosYg/v-deo.htmlsi=-crZNJk0ia5XlIA0
Love George as a musician, songwriter, and as a guitarist. Without question, one of the most influential musicians ever.
Totally! If you're interested in George's process of writing and recording Here Comes the Sun, check it out here: ua-cam.com/video/bDMtaiH6TTI/v-deo.html
RIP George we love you
Thanks, Ron. If you're interested in George's process of writing and recording Here Comes the Sun with just Paul and Ringo, check it out here: ua-cam.com/video/bDMtaiH6TTI/v-deo.html
Very good! When we talk about someone as talented as George Harrison, we are talking about a blessed musician, so even he doesn't know exactly why he does such beautiful things, so he just does them.
I think you're right! If you're interested in George's process of writing and recording Here Comes the Sun with just Paul and Ringo, check it out here: ua-cam.com/video/bDMtaiH6TTI/v-deo.html
George had a knack for coming up with the perfect solo for the song. He was not a wanker.
Agreed, Mark. No wanking on any of George’s many solos! LOL Have you seen the deep dive on Here Comes the Sun? It proves he was also a damn good Moog player! ua-cam.com/video/bDMtaiH6TTI/v-deo.htmlsi=QTC6opDb5YU83l-E
Great breakdown, your love of song craft shines through. Your latest release "Julia" by Lennon is beautiful. More like that if possible.
Thanks SO much, @superduperdom. I WANT to record more Beatles covers, just need to find the time. I was struggling with how to honor George. I'm thinking maybe a stripped-down version of What Is Life... My world music version of Lennon's Across the Universe will be released next Friday.
In the meantime, did you see my video showing how I arranged and recorded Julia? It's right here: ua-cam.com/video/x-qIx-gmmTw/v-deo.html
Blatant promo: Please also follow and save my music on Spotify: open.spotify.com/playlist/3EvYyfSkqceIOA1X7VEMbY?si=793905826f5543ca
Or on Apple Music: music.apple.com/us/playlist/this-is-robert-cassard/pl.u-jVlDTajooq
First time here, I really like how you highlight the „ modest“ not showing-off musicians serving only the one song.
The musicians who play for the song and the ensemble are my heroes, Herb, and The Beatles are the epitome...
What I learned from John: ua-cam.com/video/ElMk3GZHrMw/v-deo.html
What I learned from Paul: ua-cam.com/video/Q9x09Z6WqsY/v-deo.html
What I learned from Ringo: ua-cam.com/video/v4xJdR0Vz4I/v-deo.html
George is my favorite guitarist, and I watched this video saying "Yes" out loud several times as you articulated exactly why he was unique. There's a Traveling Wilburys song called "Poor House" that the band did several takes of with George playing slide on all of them. Each take is different from each other one, each sounds like George and nobody else.
As a George aficionado, you'll appreciate his process of writing and recording Here Comes the Sun. Check it out here: ua-cam.com/video/bDMtaiH6TTI/v-deo.html
You nailed it about both John and George and every musician has something to learn here.
Thanks a lot, John. If you're interested in George's process of writing and recording Here Comes the Sun, check it out here: ua-cam.com/video/bDMtaiH6TTI/v-deo.html
I agree that this is an excellent video on George Harrison. I learned a lot! TYFP!
How to contribute the most without being the center of attention. In music and life, that seemed to be George’s M.O.
George was not a Hot Licks player but he had a tremendous ability to play melodic lines that seemed to magically blend in with what a particular song needed and he was able to do this song after song. I really appreciated his ability to do this. As a group there was a reason they were called the Fab Four. Their producer also added some nice piano parts occasionally. 😊
Here are the other videos in the series, in case you missed any, Wendell. Note the George Martin earned his own video!
What John taught me: ua-cam.com/video/ElMk3GZHrMw/v-deo.html
What Paul taught me: ua-cam.com/video/Q9x09Z6WqsY/v-deo.html
What Ringo taught me: ua-cam.com/video/v4xJdR0Vz4I/v-deo.html
What George Martin taught me: ua-cam.com/video/SJnijUU2QjQ/v-deo.htmlsi=UPNBlOKrfn-S5pHs
Go through their catalog and note George’s OUTros!! Not many people have commented about them, but they’re gems!
Amen, Perry. I could do a whole expose about those Outros!
This is a great point Perry.
Sexy Sadie is one of my favorites 🙂
I've learnt so much from this. In any other band, George would have been lead vocal and song writer... Cheers Robert!
You’re right, Sam. You might also enjoy my video about what I learned from John: ua-cam.com/video/ElMk3GZHrMw/v-deo.htmlsi=o79Lk3_N1qRsBr65
Great job Robert.
Thank you, Shaun. If you like George, check this out: ua-cam.com/video/bDMtaiH6TTI/v-deo.html
I just “discovered” you this morning. What a treat. So much fun. I love the Beatles, all 4 of them, and I have an unquenchable curiosity about how things are made, which extends to music. Also, I had the good fortune of discovering music theory in high school. It was my favorite course of all time. All of this experience helps me understand ALL of your great demos and explanations of what JPG & R did to create the most memorable music from my youth (I was 11 when I watched the Beatles first performance on Ed Sullivan. I’m 71 now.) Wonderful programs. Thank you for what you do. I’m a fan of yours. I sent links to your videos to my music loving friends.
Thanks so much, Tom. I'm certainly glad you discovered me! Just to make sure you have the "complete set" of what I learned from the Beatles, here are the other links:
What I learned from John: ua-cam.com/video/ElMk3GZHrMw/v-deo.html
What I learned from Paul: ua-cam.com/video/Q9x09Z6WqsY/v-deo.html
What I learned from Ringo: ua-cam.com/video/v4xJdR0Vz4I/v-deo.html
What I learned from George Martin: ua-cam.com/video/SJnijUU2QjQ/v-deo.htmlsi=UPNBlOKrfn-S5pHs
George was the little brother who only got to hold the football on the kickoff or hike it to the big guys.
However, he kept delivering good songs much longer than the arc of the Beatles. Moreover, he was a much more complete guitarist in several genres than the others.
A guitarist I worked with in LA said he was not a soloist; he was a great parts player. That's what we are hearing. His licks, his intros, his hooks.
Yes. A great parts player is exactly what most music needs! If you're interested in George's process of writing and recording Here Comes the Sun with just Paul and Ringo, check it out here: ua-cam.com/video/bDMtaiH6TTI/v-deo.html
George Martin said his one regret was that he did not take George Harrison seriously enough.
Thanks for reminding me of that. I remember reading that in GM's memoir. I'm determined to do a "What I Learned From" video about all FIVE Beatles, including an episode on George Martin!
Here comes the sun= 1.200.000.000 views in Spotify!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Amazing, but well-deserved. If you're interested in George's process of writing and recording Here Comes the Sun, check it out here: ua-cam.com/video/bDMtaiH6TTI/v-deo.html
I believe George's slide playing was influenced by his Sitar playing. Very unique, unpredictible , and beautiful . As you say his sound was instantly recognizable.
That's a great point! I hadn't thought about it, but sitar bends and George's slide style do share something hard to describe.
Merci beaucoup. To really see George, you should watch his concert he organized with Dave Edmunds to honour Carl Perkins. I'm amazed no one on that stage was injured by Georges' smile, it was so wide..
I have a friend who played guitar with the Young Gods who took up the sitar. And an Indian player said he was playing it wrong. So he went to India to learn properly, and now plays exclusively the sitar. While he was in India, they asked him for help with mixing their records. They were amazed at the results and started calling him Mahadev, which means Young God!!
I'm surprised you didn't talk about the final transition that George took in his musical life. He became a pusher man for the ukulele. He would always have several ukuleles in his car boot, since most people didn't have a ukulele to play. And then he would leave them with his friends. That's why the ukulele is seen so often at the Concert For George.
I only learned recently about George's love of the uke, so it wasn't one of the main things I learned from him. That's how I approached the daunting task of creating these videos. I said, if I just limit the videos to WHAT I LEARNED, then I won't get overwhelmed! You've probably seen the other videos in the series, but just in case...
What I learned from John: ua-cam.com/video/ElMk3GZHrMw/v-deo.html
What I learned from Paul: ua-cam.com/video/Q9x09Z6WqsY/v-deo.html
What I learned from Ringo: ua-cam.com/video/v4xJdR0Vz4I/v-deo.html
Great summary of George and his influence on music. I really enjoyed it thank you.
My pleasure, Paul. You might also enjoy my video about What I Learned from John: ua-cam.com/video/ElMk3GZHrMw/v-deo.htmlsi=atLGL4XexhwoDYFm
I so agree with you. I feel that way too many of today's guitarists make their guitar playing the center of their attention. But even Clapton did that! I believe that George was ALL about the music; so was John. Remember - George had to come up with a 'Lead' on very short notice, and he Always came up with something memorable! I think George was one of the greatest guitarist that we've ever experienced! In Heaven, he's still entertaining.
Oh - I also see too many of today's guitarist strum an acoustic like they're a member of the 'Who'! Long-strokes suck!
Excellent observations, Stephen. George proved that subtlety can be "great." As for long strokes, I totally agree that they usually suck. Of course, I had fun hacking and slashing at My Sweet Lord - on rare occasions, long strokes are magic!
Sorry if I’m repeating here, but “Heart Full of Soul” was actually Jeff Beck emulating a sitar sound with an early use of fuzz box. The Yardbirds had hired a professional sitar player for the song, but the group wasn’t happy with the results and Beck came up with the sitar-influenced version we hear in the final release. Hearing the earlier versions with the actual sitar, I feel Beck’s version goes better with the song, as well as just being awesome in general! Thank you for this great overview of Harrison’s oeuvre! The whole group was extremely talented at producing the right notes to accompany the song. As a drummer, I was always blown away by Ringo’s brilliant backbeat choices and fills (lefty playing as a righty!). And I didn’t know until a few years ago that McCartney played the mind-blowing solo on “Taxman”! Had always assumed it was Harrison since it was his song!
Thanks for the Beck info @geniusmrx. I can't tell from your Beatles comments if you've seen the other videos in my Beatles series, but here they are:
What John taught me: ua-cam.com/video/ElMk3GZHrMw/v-deo.html
What Paul taught me: ua-cam.com/video/Q9x09Z6WqsY/v-deo.html
What Ringo taught me: ua-cam.com/video/v4xJdR0Vz4I/v-deo.html
What George Martin taught me: ua-cam.com/video/SJnijUU2QjQ/v-deo.htmlsi=UPNBlOKrfn-S5pHs
George’s slide work on Alvin Lees Bluest Blues is second to none.
Awesome indeed, Ricky. Here are the other videos in the series, in case you missed any:
What John taught me: ua-cam.com/video/ElMk3GZHrMw/v-deo.html
What Paul taught me: ua-cam.com/video/Q9x09Z6WqsY/v-deo.html
What Ringo taught me: ua-cam.com/video/v4xJdR0Vz4I/v-deo.html
What George Martin taught me: ua-cam.com/video/SJnijUU2QjQ/v-deo.htmlsi=UPNBlOKrfn-S5pHs
The Beatles are a miracle and you helped to show us why. Thanks for that and congrats from Brazil.
Thank you, Dhani! If you're interested in George's process of writing and recording Here Comes the Sun with just Paul and Ringo, check it out here: ua-cam.com/video/bDMtaiH6TTI/v-deo.html
Another brilliant stream Robert. Your knowledge of music (especially The Beatle's tunes) is remarkable, impressive and enjoyable to listen to. Paul McCartney is universally recognized as an outstanding musician. But I've always thought John Lennon and George Harrison were somewhat overlooked for their excellent musicianship. Your demonstrations prove this. You too are an extremely talented fellow.
Thank you kindly. I'm glad you're finding more to dive into on my channel. UA-cam just notified me that I've now been doing this for 5 years!
George was excellent..look at all the hits they made and he was on all of them..one of the best..
I agree, Robin. If you're interested in George's process of writing and recording Here Comes the Sun with just Paul and Ringo, check it out here: ua-cam.com/video/bDMtaiH6TTI/v-deo.html
I appreciate very much not only George’s ability in playing, but also his skills as a composer. Each song of his contains some original and very good idea. Very few composers would put an Em chord on “the only girl for ME” in Don’t bother me”. We would have put a B7, but he put a Em.... which is wonderful. And the Em7 in “If I needed someone”? And the Eb in “Think for yourself”? This is real creativity and originality.
I love those examples, @Baliverna! Specific harmonic surprises. They might sound a bit strange the first or second time you hear them, but soon enough, they become the special moments we want to hear again and again!
Thank your Robert for these Insights into the Beatles songs. Excellent video.
My pleasure! If you're interested in George's process of writing and recording Here Comes the Sun with just Paul and Ringo, check it out here: ua-cam.com/video/bDMtaiH6TTI/v-deo.html
They were a band of musical geniuses - Ringo included!
Agreed! I’m working on the What I Learned from Paul video, and eventually hope to do one on Ringo and George Martin, too.
@@RobertCassard looking forward to it. Perfect viewing for a Saturday afternoon.
@@robbiepeterh while you patiently wait for those videos, this one’s ready now: RIP JOHN LENNON - What He Taught Me about Guitar
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He had great sense of humor. I saw an interview about recording technics of early days: ”First Beatles album was recorded in one day. Second album took even longer.”
Yes! Super dry wit. At a live concert in 1965, when introducing Paul to play a solo rendition of Yesterday, George says cheekily,”for Mr. Paul McCartney of Liverpool, opportunity knocks!”
I love george's solo on Old Brown shoe, when he played organ and bass as well. You rock brother. Regards from Rio, Brasil!
Thanks you, Jorge!
Great video. I think of George not as the "quiet Beatle", but rather the "intentional Beatle". That seems to best represent his approach to his music. The older I get the more appreciative I have become of George. There are many layers to his music, and it's always rewarding to discover a "hidden" nuance when listening to him.
I like the "intentional Beatle" @leftwrite. Like you, as I get older and return to Beatles music, George's contributions become more obvious and vital to the whole. They're a layer of subtlety that keeps it all so interesting.
George is a moral guitarist inside the most moral of all groups that are the Beatles. This group was at the service of the greater good, it being music. Keith Richards said to Lennon: why do you carry your guitar So high? But he so doesn’t understand that for them the guitar is just a tool,like the saw for a carpenter. Is the carpenter going to show off his saw instead of his work ? Thus thé Beatles are the greatest of musicians because they never let the saw tale precedence over the work unlike people like Jimmy Page , for instance.
I like your insights, Jean Marie! Thanks for watching and sharing your thoughts.
@@RobertCassard thanks
@@jeanmarieboucherit7376 Avec plaisir!
@@RobertCassard merci Ⓜ📧®©❗
I loved listening to the Beatles when I was a kid. I wanted to BE a Beatle! I especially liked George's songs. Because of him, as an adult,, I bought a Gretsch Tennesseean and Country Gentleman. Unfortunately I no longer own those guitars, but I still own the Gibson J50 adjustable bridge that my dad bought for me in 1965!!
You must have noticed me playing my ‘64 J-50 in this video! Great guitar, right?
I did indeed notice. That's why I wrote what I did. Yes, great guitar!@@RobertCassard
@@Farbocaster check this out: No Lennon? No Problem - HERE COMES THE SUN [The Beatles] - BLOW UP the SONG, Ep. 1
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A great guitarist will make you remember the riff/lick/solo. George Harrison is the man.
Yes, my kind of greatness! If you're interested in George's process of writing and recording Here Comes the Sun, check it out here: ua-cam.com/video/bDMtaiH6TTI/v-deo.html
Not a guitar player, but fascinated with The Beatles sound and your videos for John’s playing and George’s playing. I had read that on Nowhere Man, it was the first recording that both John and George used their new Fender Stratocaster guitars. So I assumed George was playing a 6 string. But George’s solo does sound 12 string-ish.
Interesting about the Strats on Nowhere Man. I don't hear any. I hear John strumming away on his Gibson J-160e acoustic. All the electric parts sound like George's Rickenbacker 12-String. You can hear the higher-octave strings.
@@RobertCassardI knew I’d read it somewhere. I checked. It’s page 157 of the book “Beatles gear” by Andy Babiuk. It quotes George saying “I played it (Strat) a lot on that album (Rubber Soul)…the solo on “Nowhere Man” which John and I both played in unison”. John and George sent Mal Evan’s out to get two Strats, and he came back with two pale blue ones. He pulled the quote from Ray Minhinnett & Bob Young “The Story of the Fender Stratocaster” (Miller Freeman 1995).
Yep, I came across the same info, thanks. Apparently, they wanted an intensely bright sound so they maxed out the treble on the guitar channel of the mixing board. They wanted more treble, so they patched it into another channel with the treble maxed out again. Might have even done it a third time. That must be why I hear overtones!
"The myth of virtiosity". Yes! I vastly prefer what I call lyrical guitarists over the shredders. The main concern of those guys seems to be to show off how many notes they can get in before the singer comes back from "break".
YES. Lyrical over Shred! "to show off how many notes they can get in before the singer comes back from "break" 😂
Thank you. Thoroughly enjoyed this. I’m a huge George Harrison fan.
I learned a couple of more things thanks to you. 🙏
Right on, Nick. Here are the other videos in the series, in case you haven't seen them:
What I learned from John: ua-cam.com/video/ElMk3GZHrMw/v-deo.html
What I learned from Paul: ua-cam.com/video/Q9x09Z6WqsY/v-deo.html
What I learned from Ringo: ua-cam.com/video/v4xJdR0Vz4I/v-deo.html
What I learned from George Martin: ua-cam.com/video/SJnijUU2QjQ/v-deo.htmlsi=UPNBlOKrfn-S5pHs
I’ve seen these in my feed. I will certainly view these.
Thanks
@@nickfabiano7795 Right on, Nick!
@@nickfabiano7795 Thank you! I hope you enjoy 'em.
Thank you for this awesome video. I also like the way George used the volume pedal, the wah and the Leslie. I love the Beatles and George happens to be my favorite one. I really identified with his personality, The quiet One, He helped me relate to music and helped me feel more confident and accepting about being a musician. ❤😊
My pleasure, Robert! Check out George's process of writing and recording Here Comes the Sun with just Paul and Ringo: ua-cam.com/video/bDMtaiH6TTI/v-deo.html
Due to my age, I learned about the Beatles after I learned about them separately. Uncle Albert AH was my first Paul song and it just went off from there. Yellow Submarine was my first Beatles song. After discovering Norwegian Wood, it changed my life in terms of opening my eyes to a different type of sound and a darker Beatles tone. Just amazing and their music has been intrinsic to my life. All Things Must Pass really got to me. I still thrill to George’s slide guitar. Thanks for explaining his technique. ❤
Thanks so much, Elizabeth! Check out George's process of writing and recording Here Comes the ☀️- such a masterpiece: ua-cam.com/video/bDMtaiH6TTI/v-deo.html
Is this even a question? I hate this type of analysis. He was a song writing genius. Pure and simple, No argument. Couldn’t care less if he could shred or not. I would gladly swap ALL of my guitar chops for the ability to write even one song let alone one as good as George.
It probably shouldn't be a question, but the fact that it is is one of the main reasons I make these videos. I get so tired of the internet's love affair with shredders. I feel the need to educate and defend the REAL masters. And George is one of 'em.
George and John were both about the song as it came along. Paul slowly drifted more and more towards shining a light on himself. Sad, but if you listen you can hear it. George found a way to bring Carl Perkins to so many songs.
I agree with your analysis, Brendan.
You are gifted, never practice, perform their music from first hearing to tape in a couple hours, you are George Harrison. Super gifted.
Indeed, he was a unique talent John. If you're interested in George's process of writing and recording Here Comes the Sun, here it is: ua-cam.com/video/bDMtaiH6TTI/v-deo.html
Weird how some of the most iconic songs in the world are reduced to a competition on who's the best. If you write a song like "Something" none of that crap matters.
Exactly. There really isn't any relevance in making a competition out of art that is subjective. You might enjoy this video: ua-cam.com/video/EhH7-_HFicA/v-deo.html
Amen
@@memonk11 Peace be with you... and also with you... and you... and you...
Paul is one of the greatest bassists of all time....and the fact that he can play and SING at the same time...amazing. He's just lucky he had John to pull him away from too much SCHMALTZ. Look forward to that video.
You think of Paul exactly as I do. Including how Lennon kept him from pure schmaltz. There's often a bounciness to Paul's originals that I find cloying.
Really excellent! You have a great voice...✌️
Thank you so much, Mat. Here are the other videos in the series, in case you missed any:
What John taught me: ua-cam.com/video/ElMk3GZHrMw/v-deo.html
What Paul taught me: ua-cam.com/video/Q9x09Z6WqsY/v-deo.html
What Ringo taught me: ua-cam.com/video/v4xJdR0Vz4I/v-deo.html
What George Martin taught me: ua-cam.com/video/SJnijUU2QjQ/v-deo.htmlsi=UPNBlOKrfn-S5pHs
I’m always flabbergasted by George’s solo on Till There Was You. He must have been 18 when he came up with that. And it has a tritone substitution (F#7#9)!
That one stunned me immediately, and I wasn't even playing guitar yet! Thanks for watching and saying hello, Guitar Doc!
If you haven't seen it yet, here's my companion video about what John Lennon taught me:
ua-cam.com/video/ElMk3GZHrMw/v-deo.html
@@RobertCassard yes I saw it and loved it. Looking forward to your Paul etude.
@@gtrdoc911 I shot it today. May take a few days to pull it all together… I’m the meantime, have you seen my deep dive on Here Comes the Sun. The revelation to me is George’s Moog parts: HERE COMES THE SUN [The Beatles] - BLOW UP the SONG, Ep. 1
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I'll check it out.@@RobertCassard
Could you do one on Paul McCartney? I'd say he was quite a great guitarist in his own right too!!
That’s my plan! McCartney next. Then I might even do a video on what I learned from Ringo…and maybe George Martin, too! As I said, be patient with me but I’ll get around to it eventually.
I always thought George was the unsung hero of the group. Even thhe early, simpler stuff, there's no two leads that sound the same.
Right on, Stanley. If you're interested in George's process of writing and recording Here Comes the Sun with just Paul and Ringo, check it out here: ua-cam.com/video/bDMtaiH6TTI/v-deo.html
i’m a huge fan of slide guitar. his slide playing is unique in respect to some times playing slide with melodies, vocals , then some unique licks
So true, Tom. In case you missed any of these...
What the Beatles Taught Me - Complete Playlist
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One of the most melodic and outstanding songs and solos ever is from Something. Harmonic melodic … tx George. Tx Beatles for bringing light and lov to us all.
Yes, truly incredible song. If you're interested in George's process of writing and recording Here Comes the Sun with just Paul and Ringo, check it out here: ua-cam.com/video/bDMtaiH6TTI/v-deo.html
Tx Robert,,, amazing work you re doing. Found you by change, and started today subscribing your channel,!!! congrats!!@@RobertCassard
@@nelassal1 Thank you, Nelson. I hope you find a lot to enjoy here on my channel!
What I learned in college art classes is this........don't confuse "art" with "technical proficiency". They are not always the same.
Amen
He was asked what he'd do if the beatles were not there and he said "I probably would be a better guitarist.". And although i somewhat agree with the statement, he was so good at playing what the song needed. His solos or riffs may not be the most technical or the toughest out there, but they are so important for the songs they were written for. They just fit PERFECTLY for the songs!
No doubt John and Paul held him back for years, but by Abbey Road, at least Paul was cheerleading George somewhat. Here's the evidence - George's process of writing and recording Here Comes the Sun with just Paul and Ringo: ua-cam.com/video/bDMtaiH6TTI/v-deo.html
Great, thoughtful, insightful.
Thank you! Here are the other videos in my recent Beatles series, in case you missed any:
What John taught me: ua-cam.com/video/ElMk3GZHrMw/v-deo.html
What Paul taught me: ua-cam.com/video/Q9x09Z6WqsY/v-deo.html
What Ringo taught me: ua-cam.com/video/v4xJdR0Vz4I/v-deo.html
What George Martin taught me: ua-cam.com/video/SJnijUU2QjQ/v-deo.htmlsi=UPNBlOKrfn-S5pHs
Just listen to George's early solos....Till There Was you and All My Loving....genius!
Couldn’t agree more, Kelsey. Here are the other videos in the series, in case you haven't seen them:
What I learned from John: ua-cam.com/video/ElMk3GZHrMw/v-deo.html
What I learned from Paul: ua-cam.com/video/Q9x09Z6WqsY/v-deo.html
What I learned from Ringo: ua-cam.com/video/v4xJdR0Vz4I/v-deo.html
What I learned from George Martin: ua-cam.com/video/SJnijUU2QjQ/v-deo.htmlsi=UPNBlOKrfn-S5pHs
@@RobertCassard I've seen them...great!
@@kelseymathias3881 Happy you saw them. I have a couple of song blow-ups you might enjoy.
Here Comes the Sun: ua-cam.com/video/bDMtaiH6TTI/v-deo.html
Strawberry Fields: ua-cam.com/video/bgKkn1oosYg/v-deo.html