I've heard a lot, but this one absolutely slaps!!! 💯 best version. Some of the best stuff musically you will ever see is right here on old yt vids from random people.
The kind gentleman that created the Fender Stratocaster was Leo Fender. The most ironic fact i found out in recent years reading about him was, he actually didn’t play guitar. So your comment is spot on! Jehovah God gave this craftsman the ability to design a product that revolutionized music as we know it today. Rest in Power, Leo. Mission accomplished.✨💎💎💎✨
He is good... no doubt.. But listen to the one done by Kfir Ochaion ... its frekking brilliant! ua-cam.com/video/VO25eqMcvs0/v-deo.htmlsi=ozXrYCnoVC8Lm1Uf
That was awesome!!!!!!! I grew up in the 80’s playing guitar and never gave Prince a second look. I immediately looked at him as a overhyped pop star who could play numerous instruments adequately but probably master of none of them. Then I watched him get inducted into the rock and roll HOF. He plaid a set with a bunch of old legends and they played “while my guitar gently weeps” by the Beatles cause it was the year George Harrison died. He did a solo at the end and blew everyone off the stage. I was so impressed that I started looking at some of his live performances. I found a video of him playing purple rain at Syracuse, NY in 85’ and my jaw hit the floor. I’m a huge Hendrix and Stevie Ray Vaughan fan and I’ll now put Prince on that level. Especially as far as feel and soul. I would’ve never believed years ago that I’d say this but he’s that good.
I also grew up in the 80s, and I was a hard rock/metal guy. Loved Randy Rhoads, Eddie VH, etc and didnt care for pop music at all. However, I remember that, everytime ´When doves cry´ played on the radio, I stopped whatever I was doing to listen to it. That intro is fantastic and the solo too (even Jeff Beck praised it). But for some reason, I didnt care to know about Prince until I became a fan in 93. After all these years of listening to the albums, downloading hundreds of outtakes, concerts, etc, I found what an amazing musician he was. Not only a great guitar player, but a great producer, arranger, songwriter who played bass, keys and drums real well. For those who want to know more of his talent, search for ´Crystal Ball´ and ´Glass Cutter´. He did everything. On ´Crystal Ball´ Clare Fischer provided orchestra, but all other instruments were him. And he had that entire song in his mind, so he recorded all drums, then moved to the bass, etc. And he used to record a song in one day (!). Another great moment was ´I´m yours´ from his first album. He was 19, producing, arranging and playing all instruments. I m glad that his performance of ´While my guitar gently weeps´ made so many people realize he wasnt only a ´pop singer´.
I saw Prince at the Verizon Center in 2004 and he closed his set with Purple Rain. If turn this up and close my eyes I'm taken back there like it was yesterday. I will never ever forget that concert.
Someone PLEASE get this guitar out of his hands so I can get some work done!!!! I probably account for the 507,000 views and about to restart it AGAIN! Love it
I can easily spend my evening's watching these various well talented guitar players play Purple Rain , and appreciate how happy they all make me feel hearing this song . Thank you.
This was incredible. I always hesitate or even cringe whenever someone attempts a Prince cover--he had his own sound. This was a cover that really did him justice, may he RIP
This right here is what music is, and talent, if this doesn't move you, then I feel for you, you are missing out. No overloaded effects like delay or reverb to hide imperfections, everything was translated very nicely onto that fretboard, and even after playing off and on for 10 years it would take me a lot of time to try this, not to mention it wouldn't have the same sound, sound comes from the fingers, best rendition of this song I've yet to come accross. thank you.
This performance is a perfect example of the difference between technical brilliance of a good musician and the type of natural genius that a musical god like Prince possessed. As great as this cover is, and indeed it's probably one of the best I've ever heard, it just shows once again the staggering breathtaking talent you have to be born with just to be in the realm of someone like Prince. His gift is so astounding that he can never be emulated or mimicked and will certainly never happen again in anyone's lifetime.
Where can we find the ultimate GENIUS performer, composer, prolific songwriter, gifted multi-instrument musician, guitar virtuoso, multi-octave range singer and dancer like Prince? A perfect performance from you, Arno. Thank you for keeping Prince's music alive and for your this video!!!
I have come back tho this site times and times and times again - to listen to the heavenly Purple Rain cover of yours that makes me bare all my emotions.
Jesus Christ! 1 hour ago I recently discover Prince music, and after hear him play Purple Rain in the 2007's Superbowl inmediatly I've to search a cover of that amazing solo, and well, here I am enjoying a perfect interpretation of this epic piece of art. ¡Unbeleiveble guitar skills bro!
Holy shit balls! That was smoking! You really have fire and passion in your playing! Mad props, my friend! Prince would be proud! Liked and subbed, for sure!
Been a year since i picked up the guitar because of watching this video , still improving and loving every minute of playing and learning , thank you so much
I honestly never comment or like on any videos, but this one completely deserves every single like and comment that it gets. Simply exceptional, and my mind is blown 🤯
Thanks a lot ! To me it is about recreating the emotions I feel when listening to the original song, in particular some live versions that give me literal goose bumps :)
thanks man ! No this has nothing to do with Petrucci's version. I was inspired by a live version by Prince from the 80's where he does just one verse + chorus and then goes straight to the solo ;)
Arno Dorian Oh......well please take it as a compliment that you sounded like John Petrucci!!! It's guys like YOU that should be giving lessons (maybe you do?) and doing youtube tutorials! Mad skills man!!! Would love to see some lesson content from you!!!
Arno Dorian Purple Rain is in the key of BbMaj correct? And that is why you stay in Gmin pentatonic (because Gmin IS Bb Maj......right?.......relative minor/major?)
I can tell you we’re trying to be serious while playing, but as you kept going you couldn’t help but move yourself with the music. It’s hard not make faces and move your body when your playing such a masterpiece. Well done, brought tears to my eyes.
How on earth could there be ANY negatives on this guy. He's amazing. I've watched the vid way over 10 times. Not only did you capture Prince, you actually captured his voice at the end. Well done!
Jesus absolutely amazin im going to turn my guitar into a coffee table, you could play at any concert on your own and have thousands of happy fans well done
DUDE! I don't know who you are(other than the name you posted)or where you came from, but my husband and I were listening to various renditions of "Purple Rain" and though I found some to be "nice" when he played yours and you got to the guitar solo, I started rockin' and doin' the "guitar-funk-sneer"---you know the one people do when the licks are so good they almost hurt?! Well, the ear buds came out, the eyes got closed, and I turned up and tuned out and rocked from side to side and listened again! Now all I can say is Whoo! (Mrs Rita Phillips)---oh, and the look you gave at the end---ha!
He’s literally singing through his Guitar 🎸🔥🔥🔥
I can hear Princes voice. Insane!!!
@@theprincess222 That too! 🔥
after all these years, this is still the one.
It sure fukn is bro best version I've heard someone prove me wrong, what happend to this guy hope he's algoods coz he's a fukn God given talent
@@hismaximus904 ua-cam.com/video/VO25eqMcvs0/v-deo.htmlsi=dZiWT4Tw17KbH1bO
I've heard a lot, but this one absolutely slaps!!! 💯 best version.
Some of the best stuff musically you will ever see is right here on old yt vids from random people.
And I love BOTH jack thammarat covers but honestly...this is it😢
God bless the person who invented the electric guitar and god bless all those who are perfecting the sound. Thank you.
Kimm 65
The most satisfying deeply true comment on guitars I had ever been brivillidged to come across.
God Bless You too Sis👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽🤘🏽
Kimm 65 - Ahh, the riddle of guitaring - but what is the guitar compared to the hands that weild it ?
Amen!! ❤️
No, thanks to UA-cam for the Playback Speed function so I can actually tab this out!
The kind gentleman that created the Fender Stratocaster was Leo Fender. The most ironic fact i found out in recent years reading about him was, he actually didn’t play guitar. So your comment is spot on! Jehovah God gave this craftsman the ability to design a product that revolutionized music as we know it today. Rest in Power, Leo. Mission accomplished.✨💎💎💎✨
No matter how many times I hear this it's still the most incredible version of purple rain out there... nothing comes close... dude it's perfect
What the NY SYARCUSE LIVE VERSION
@@marioscaramuzzino3649 Syracuse live is the greatest solo I've ever listened to
@gtuni55 Jack Thammarat made me say that about his cover. Have you given his a listen?
He is good... no doubt.. But listen to the one done by Kfir Ochaion ... its frekking brilliant!
ua-cam.com/video/VO25eqMcvs0/v-deo.htmlsi=ozXrYCnoVC8Lm1Uf
That was awesome!!!!!!! I grew up in the 80’s playing guitar and never gave Prince a second look. I immediately looked at him as a overhyped pop star who could play numerous instruments adequately but probably master of none of them.
Then I watched him get inducted into the rock and roll HOF. He plaid a set with a bunch of old legends and they played “while my guitar gently weeps” by the Beatles cause it was the year George Harrison died. He did a solo at the end and blew everyone off the stage. I was so impressed that I started looking at some of his live performances. I found a video of him playing purple rain at Syracuse, NY in 85’ and my jaw hit the floor. I’m a huge Hendrix and Stevie Ray Vaughan fan and I’ll now put Prince on that level. Especially as far as feel and soul. I would’ve never believed years ago that I’d say this but he’s that good.
It was a dam shame prince was a underaited player but the man could shred
I also grew up in the 80s, and I was a hard rock/metal guy. Loved Randy Rhoads, Eddie VH, etc and didnt care for pop music at all. However, I remember that, everytime ´When doves cry´ played on the radio, I stopped whatever I was doing to listen to it. That intro is fantastic and the solo too (even Jeff Beck praised it). But for some reason, I didnt care to know about Prince until I became a fan in 93.
After all these years of listening to the albums, downloading hundreds of outtakes, concerts, etc, I found what an amazing musician he was. Not only a great guitar player, but a great producer, arranger, songwriter who played bass, keys and drums real well.
For those who want to know more of his talent, search for ´Crystal Ball´ and ´Glass Cutter´. He did everything. On ´Crystal Ball´ Clare Fischer provided orchestra, but all other instruments were him. And he had that entire song in his mind, so he recorded all drums, then moved to the bass, etc. And he used to record a song in one day (!). Another great moment was ´I´m yours´ from his first album. He was 19, producing, arranging and playing all instruments.
I m glad that his performance of ´While my guitar gently weeps´ made so many people realize he wasnt only a ´pop singer´.
are you for real ????
Indid!!!!
Prince is one of the reason, I wanted to play guitar.
I understand what u mean though, there are a lot of artists that I didn't care for & now I do
You can feel the guitar crying in pain! you play with great feel.
RebelThoughts82 seriously, so true that guitar shredded in pain for prince.
RebelThoughts82 Its gently weeping
I saw Prince at the Verizon Center in 2004 and he closed his set with Purple Rain. If turn this up and close my eyes I'm taken back there like it was yesterday. I will never ever forget that concert.
thanks dude yes this song is so intense I'm glad I could take you back there !!!
Z Jones people who got to see Mr. Purple live are fortunate!!
Z Jo
I wasn’t even there but I closed my eyes and I was
I loved the way he played purple rain that day
I do not play guitar. I am a welder. However, I can see this man has put in the time and effort to be....on point.
Brian Morrison bro, start playing then its never too late, i play for 5 years can play some songs but not all songs at least you can have fun
Brian Morrison I’m a welder also.
The world will always need welders --- but you just won't get as many chicks as if you were a great guitarist
@@fredwerza3478 wow, getting chicks, the only reason to play guitar... 👏
@@hardcoreaddict6060 ironically being a guitarist doesn’t get you laid 😂 that’s a myth which makes your reply to that guys comment even more funny
Two years later and this rendition is as amazing as it was the first time I heard it.
Someone PLEASE get this guitar out of his hands so I can get some work done!!!! I probably account for the 507,000 views and about to restart it AGAIN! Love it
one of the best covers I've ever listened to.
bro, you know your good when I was forced to 'youtube to mp3' this video
Lol some won't understand
I understand you because I did the same Hahahaha
At first I was following, then I gently put my guitar down
Lol
Istg i did the same thing 😂
😂😂😂
Right?!
Which harmonized did you use ?
Holy crap man, that is insane, I’m sitting here in tears listening to this legit
I'm sure Prince is looking down from Heaven and saying WOW!
greg garnier lol
I can easily spend my evening's watching these various well talented guitar players play Purple Rain , and appreciate how happy they all make me feel hearing this song . Thank you.
1:33 FORGIVE ME O FATHER, FOR THEY DO NOT KNOW WHAT THEY ARE HEARING
At 1:33, I am only this ' ' close to heaven. Thanks for the awesome cover.
Jon Bruneel I love that part sooooo much
a trip to heaven..
A second of being in Heaven.
Hearing Back and look at his face looks like having an orgasm on that part hahaha lol. Love this Guitar Man!
Only watched this video 20 times now. Time to rewind.
boochful Jim me too je serai le faire aussi un jour prince best compositeur musique
Same. x
I think the purple guy, would like it, if he was still on this planet. You Rock, nice playing
This was incredible. I always hesitate or even cringe whenever someone attempts a Prince cover--he had his own sound.
This was a cover that really did him justice, may he RIP
Best Purple Rain cover i’ve ever saw. GREAT job Sir
Man! this is so beautiful... I saw Prince live in Sydney and he was the music.
i literally was almost brought to tears by this. what a lovely tribute thank you so much your talent inspires me
Prince is smiling wherever he is. This goes beyond any barriers. Thanks.
I can't stop listening to this...today is my birthday... This is my gift to myself! Thank All Mighty God for talented people
Not often someone can get the mix of speed and soul just perfect BUT you my friend just got an A+. Mega
Best Solo i’ve seen for purple rain. Got me in tears
This right here is what music is, and talent, if this doesn't move you, then I feel for you, you are missing out. No overloaded effects like delay or reverb to hide imperfections, everything was translated very nicely onto that fretboard, and even after playing off and on for 10 years it would take me a lot of time to try this, not to mention it wouldn't have the same sound, sound comes from the fingers, best rendition of this song I've yet to come accross. thank you.
Kevin Dewey
Accurate...it wasn't over embellished like most covers !!!
" well Done / played "
Bravissimo,, emozionante,, con grinta,,, e molto pulito,,,, bravo,,, ciao 🎼🎼🎼🎸🎸🎸
Ciao Toni ! Grazie !
Absolutely class. My favourite cover.
And 2000 more guitars go up for sale on eBay
Best cover I've seen on UA-cam. Awesome playing man
thank you !!!
Arno Dorian Very nice! I wish I knew how you did just a couple things so I could practice it!
Jt Whalen Definitely in my top 10
This is a great cover, but check out Jack Thammarat's for perfection.
Jt Whalen it's a great cover no lie but see JUST JJ ROSA
TOO GOOD. CLEAN AS FUCK
Nice phone did you just buy it?
Oh yes, 1995 flow. ZYVZX
SoSoSO True :-)
This performance is a perfect example of the difference between technical brilliance of a good musician and the type of natural genius that a musical god like Prince possessed. As great as this cover is, and indeed it's probably one of the best I've ever heard, it just shows once again the staggering breathtaking talent you have to be born with just to be in the realm of someone like Prince. His gift is so astounding that he can never be emulated or mimicked and will certainly never happen again in anyone's lifetime.
That's because this guy isn't THAT good lol, but others do exist.
Wow...simply phenomenal. And by far the best 4 minutes I've spent on here in literally years.
Probably one of the best guitar covers of Purple Rain. I became really emotional listening to this! Thank you, man!
damn!! that lick at 3:17 is amazing!
God damn.......sublime. There's some prince in there. Absolutely awesome Arno. Can't get enough of this.
Where can we find the ultimate GENIUS performer, composer, prolific songwriter, gifted multi-instrument musician, guitar virtuoso, multi-octave range singer and dancer like Prince? A perfect performance from you, Arno. Thank you for keeping Prince's music alive and for your this video!!!
I have come back tho this site times and times and times again - to listen to the heavenly Purple Rain cover of yours that makes me bare all my emotions.
Got me to tears. Awesome talent
Well done Thiago Motta !!
You sir cracked me up.
i did not expected to see this kinda comment lmaoo
THANK YOU!!! I knew it reminded me of someone!
Hahahahaha
Oh my godd😂😂 you made my night!!
Awesome! Keep playing, never stop
I've heard this song a thousand times in my teens and twenties... you nailed it! A very worthy tribute to the great Prince.
Jesus Christ! 1 hour ago I recently discover Prince music, and after hear him play Purple Rain in the 2007's Superbowl inmediatly I've to search a cover of that amazing solo, and well, here I am enjoying a perfect interpretation of this epic piece of art. ¡Unbeleiveble guitar skills bro!
Holy shit balls! That was smoking! You really have fire and passion in your playing! Mad props, my friend! Prince would be proud! Liked and subbed, for sure!
Been a year since i picked up the guitar because of watching this video , still improving and loving every minute of playing and learning , thank you so much
The beginning of the video trolled my headphones had me thinking they were broke
Omg same!
same
Same
SNARE: *WHAT*
Facts
Jeeeeez.....emotional ...tears rolling down my face !!!!
Song brings me to tears. Such a good guitar job Prince would be proud of you!!!!
This guy deserves more subs absolutely perfect guitar 🎸💯
I honestly never comment or like on any videos, but this one completely deserves every single like and comment that it gets. Simply exceptional, and my mind is blown 🤯
Again, still the very best solo for this number...
Amazing, Best ever performance thru all nett i love it
Astoundingly the most beautiful heartfelt tribute!! I felt you sirrrrr you got er done son!!!!
Fantastic! It's like a drug. I can't stop watching..
Great solo man. When I see and listen this video, I have tears in my eyes 🤘👌
Take a bow, you absolutely destroyed it; Wish I had the talent to experience what it feels like to honour His Purpleness like that
Thanks a lot ! To me it is about recreating the emotions I feel when listening to the original song, in particular some live versions that give me literal goose bumps :)
@@NoAirPlayguitar whats your set up like for video recording? Awesome playing
Teriffic rendition bringing it home. Good on you sport.
I've been playing this on a repeat since the past 48 hours. it's so good.
This is an awesome version of “Purple Rain”. Great job, man!
congrats on 1M views !
I think 999, 995 of those are probably me. I just can't stop listening to this cover. perfection .
Best solo I've ever seen for Purple Rain!!! Well done!! You should be proud!!!
thanks man ! No this has nothing to do with Petrucci's version. I was inspired by a live version by Prince from the 80's where he does just one verse + chorus and then goes straight to the solo ;)
Arno Dorian Oh......well please take it as a compliment that you sounded like John Petrucci!!! It's guys like YOU that should be giving lessons (maybe you do?) and doing youtube tutorials! Mad skills man!!! Would love to see some lesson content from you!!!
Arno Dorian Purple Rain is in the key of BbMaj correct? And that is why you stay in Gmin pentatonic (because Gmin IS Bb Maj......right?.......relative minor/major?)
Fricken amazing. Best I've heard. Well done.
thanks again man
I've lost count of how many times I have watched this. Brilliant!:)
So Very Good. You have captured some Purple Rain..... Cherish It.
Awesome job. You just made that song yours. Great emotion coming from your guitar. Rock on!!!
Can't stop listening to this cover
I can tell you we’re trying to be serious while playing, but as you kept going you couldn’t help but move yourself with the music. It’s hard not make faces and move your body when your playing such a masterpiece. Well done, brought tears to my eyes.
Absolutely brilliant...with your own signature to it.....Fantastically played!
How on earth could there be ANY negatives on this guy. He's amazing. I've watched the vid way over 10 times. Not only did you capture Prince, you actually captured his voice at the end. Well done!
Really really good !
Arno..great job bro.. slayed it
Seeing those guitars standing right next to the radiator is hurting my soul.
just drying out the wood man.. Makes em lighter :p
Prince was a one off. To replicate it in this way is an amazing technical ability, Thanks for sharing
Prince was one of my heroes. Great job.
Arno Dorian you are a beast
Truly awesome !!
Wow this is amazing
Dear Arno, well done! Great job! Mr.Prince will admire of you!
5 yrs after my last comment : This is still the best cover of this tune I've ever heard !
AWESOME is all i can say!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
2023 still the best on UA-cam
i am prince, your cover was awesome. prince out!!!
well thank you Prince ;)
ur prince my arse
its been four years, and this solo is still awesome!!! RIP prince :)
Hands down the best version I've ever heard. Bravo. Thank you!!!!
I'm a beginner guitarist at 61 and you young man inspire me. Thank you for sharing.
Best solo I've seen so far bro! You're awesome..
Direct dans les favoris. Boom.
hehe merci !
Arno Dorian tu crache ce feu
Amazing!
4:11 HaHa American Special Stratocaster! Love candy apple red! AWESOME tone!
Even after hearing this after so many years, I am still having goose bumps. 👍👍
How can you not like this video?
amazing. how u get these tones out of guitar rig baffles me. amazing playing
+Marks Guitar Solo Channel Thanks mate
Wow. Absolutely amazing. I’ll just throw my guitar in the garbage now
Jesus absolutely amazin im going to turn my guitar into a coffee table, you could play at any concert on your own and have thousands of happy fans well done
Bravo Arno! The perfect balance between virtuosity and melody. I return to this often for inspiration.
wow best cover I've seen on UA-cam
ua-cam.com/video/X_caCWJL4bk/v-deo.html this one is also very good .
The best of solo of purple rain of all UA-cam !
Elvis ( France )
MERCI ELVIS TU DECHIRES !!!!
DUDE! I don't know who you are(other than the name you posted)or where you came from, but my husband and I were listening to various renditions of "Purple Rain" and though I found some to be "nice" when he played yours and you got to the guitar solo, I started rockin' and doin' the "guitar-funk-sneer"---you know the one people do when the licks are so good they almost hurt?! Well, the ear buds came out, the eyes got closed, and I turned up and tuned out and rocked from side to side and listened again! Now all I can say is Whoo! (Mrs Rita Phillips)---oh, and the look you gave at the end---ha!
Hi there nice to know you enjoyed it so much !!!
Time and time again i come to hear this cover. Amazing job
Absolutely made that guitar sing. Funny I could hear prince singing as well. Great work!