This Simple Riff Broke My Brain

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  • Опубліковано 19 тра 2024
  • Some riffs just mess with your brain.
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    0:00 Intro
    0:31 The melody
    1:33 Full Melody
    2:04 Chords
    2:35 Bass notes
    3:12 Better bass notes!
    3:34 New tuning
    4:17 Transition chord
    4:45 New tuning 2
    5:33 ll bass notes
    6:02 This broke our brain
    6:46 We practiced
    7:16 Why it's hard
    7:41 Full riff (slow)
    8:37 Full riff (fast)
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  • @neon5806
    @neon5806 Рік тому +468

    aside from pauls incredible playing and explanations, the cinematography is phenomenal

    • @Eastkeats
      @Eastkeats Рік тому

      Agreed

    • @jamespaddock736
      @jamespaddock736 Рік тому +2

      This is the gold standard of a UA-cam comment

    • @lawyerlawyer1215
      @lawyerlawyer1215 Рік тому +5

      Watching his videos feels like takin yourself 20 mins to make a cup of coffe with imported Colombian coffee , cinnamon, a touch of honey ,and some extra secret ingredient , on an expensive coffe machine , and some decoration with the cream.
      Yes it’s still coffee , but you are making drinking coffee a whole soothing and enjoyable experience.
      In simpler words , his videos are edited and presented on a very tasteful way

    • @drcockles
      @drcockles Рік тому

      I use Paul’s voice to soothe my head as well as his playing

    • @smartphoneguitar6780
      @smartphoneguitar6780 Рік тому

      I was thinking exactly the same. Incredible, he's an artist.

  • @bramaerts
    @bramaerts Рік тому +143

    This song really reminds me of American Football's first album. Very melancholic, very beautiful, makes you nostalgic for things you didn't even know you experienced.

    • @zxrudy
      @zxrudy Рік тому +1

      you should listen to Owen, Mike Kinsella's side project

    • @adammillsmusic
      @adammillsmusic Рік тому

      @@zxrudy It totally sounds like Owen / American Football, it's a lovely riff.

    • @GetH0NEY
      @GetH0NEY Рік тому

      ​@@zxrudy I literally just commented how this sounds like Owen lol.

    • @AsafeRocha
      @AsafeRocha Рік тому

      True!

    • @darknessparaiba
      @darknessparaiba Рік тому

      Totally true, i thought the same!

  • @michaelmiller6709
    @michaelmiller6709 Рік тому +102

    That chord really tied the room together, man.

    • @mikehomme
      @mikehomme Рік тому +13

      Yeah? Well, you know, that's just like uh, your opinion, man.

    • @scampydog2318
      @scampydog2318 Рік тому +6

      This isn't 'Namm Smokey, there are rules

    • @BoojayDeeth
      @BoojayDeeth Рік тому +3

      I like your style dude.

    • @Rainyman63
      @Rainyman63 Рік тому +2

      Are these your guitar tabs, Larry?

    • @scampydog2318
      @scampydog2318 Рік тому

      It's my homework!

  • @suyashamzare5440
    @suyashamzare5440 Рік тому +40

    1:23 While trying out the last bar of the riff, I accidentally hit the 7th fret harmonic on the 3rd string, which is still a D note. I think it sounds even more ethereal if you let it ring out!

  • @francispopham7105
    @francispopham7105 Рік тому +22

    It sounds beautifully optimistic and melancholic at the same time. Such a fantastic riff. Well done!

  • @joshanderson546
    @joshanderson546 Рік тому +7

    This is the video style I’ve been waiting for from you since your last chord progression videos. Just awesome stuff that excites me

  • @danielzalewski2393
    @danielzalewski2393 Рік тому +6

    Your channel is one of the best chord/riffs analyses I ever heard...Simple,very detailed and charming..Big thanks Paul.

  • @ty7639
    @ty7639 Рік тому +25

    I’m in awe at the seeming simplicity yet complexity of the pattern, simply because of an off beat 😂. Crazy how little it takes to mess with the mind. Such a beautiful piece, Paul. This and your under the bridge cover are just so amazing, pls keep videos like this coming 🙏🏼

  • @stevecrockett6619
    @stevecrockett6619 Рік тому +9

    I enjoyed the rhythm, the musicality but what I enjoyed most was the unedited video of a great guitarist working on a complex passage and realizing that my practice sessions of playing the same measures over and over again is normal, albeit with much simpler musical ideas 😊
    It's easy to feel like you're just spinning your wheels and never going to get a piece up to speed. But it just takes repetition, slow tempos and a training of the brain sometimes to get it in the fingers. Thank you, Paul, for showing us that glimpse into your process.

  • @podcastnusakan
    @podcastnusakan Рік тому +80

    The riff is shining in all its splendor at 2:04. Those simple chords really makes it stand out. Love it!

    • @thestradiosmiles
      @thestradiosmiles Рік тому +6

      Yeah and honestly the cadence going up to the C major instead of to the relative A minor sounds beautiful to me and then they never did it that way again.

    • @hoodwiser7652
      @hoodwiser7652 Рік тому +8

      This was the gold right here, actually sounded like a complete song. The rest is nice, technically complex, but the simple riff with the chords on the other guitar shone beautifully, I would’ve made an entire song around that alone.

  • @hmpsguitar
    @hmpsguitar Рік тому +4

    Hearing this, there are no doubts the finished song will be absolutely beautiful. Great work!👏

  • @scottkidwellmusic9175
    @scottkidwellmusic9175 Рік тому +1

    Looking forward to hearing the rest of the song. Good foundation with that riff.
    Thanks, Paul! 🙏🏻🤍💛

  • @RollingsZepponi
    @RollingsZepponi Рік тому +12

    such an amazing riff man, this stuff better keep coming!!!

  • @mpsoldo1
    @mpsoldo1 3 місяці тому +1

    You are amazing and inspiring! Thank you, Paul for making me smile more.

  • @bcb218
    @bcb218 Рік тому +10

    Just wanted to thank you for challenging me to get better at guitar. I spent like 10 years stagnant with my playing, then comes along your video about playing Never Go Back Again and I'm hooked on learning. Never finger picked before, now I can finally say I know how to fingerpick, and pretty well too...thanks to you.
    This is another great video/challenge that'll keep me busy for a good long while.
    Still hope to eventually finish learning to play (and sing) Never Go Back again. I'll get there...eventually.
    Thank you again good sir!

  • @bhavyabathla8929
    @bhavyabathla8929 Рік тому +1

    It's everything Paul. It's from the cinematography to the concepts to the arrangements. But, above all is your involvement. It feels like I was there! The sound and it's presence. Just went from stressed to so much positive in only 10 mins. What you do is amazing man! Keep it going, ALWAYS.

  • @natalievelasquez2664
    @natalievelasquez2664 Рік тому +1

    Fantastic and beyond inspiring, Paul. You push me to become a better player every time I tune in. Thank you

  • @bilbobobbytoucansam
    @bilbobobbytoucansam Рік тому +3

    Can't wait to hear the full song. It's so so beautiful already

  • @nismo8319
    @nismo8319 Рік тому +1

    That's absolutely incredible, so creative and innovative. Sounds amazing.

  • @robandangie7775
    @robandangie7775 Рік тому +1

    That was really good. I enjoyed seeing how you worked through the challenge and produced something so inspiring. Thanks for sharing!

  • @nicholasmcneill169
    @nicholasmcneill169 Рік тому +1

    Always love hearing you explain and break it down for everyone to understand!

  • @paulchavez3039
    @paulchavez3039 Рік тому +1

    I just wanna say thank you, Paul. Your videos are so soothing and have helped me through some of the darkest times in my life, helping me pick up a guitar without pressure and just play. You're so encouraging and positive, informative and inspiring. You make me feel like I can do it. Your videos are enriching for the soul, and healing for the spirit. It's like water in a desert some times, and little tunes like this are the reason I picked up the guitar in the first place: so that I have something to meditate on while trying to move forward from grief. Thank you. 🖤

  • @Rodrigo-ib4fj
    @Rodrigo-ib4fj Рік тому +1

    Hey Paul! Just wanted to say that I love this series of you breaking down riffs and you should continue doing it

  • @tonyf9818
    @tonyf9818 Рік тому +2

    This unlocked a core memory of the songs "Let Go" by Frou Frou and Noise Ratchet's "Away To The Heart". Great playing, Paul. Thanks for the video.

  • @israelr6636
    @israelr6636 Рік тому

    Wow, that riff is beautiful and so inspiring. I'm already excited to play through that melody and improvise on it.

  • @alexandraward1248
    @alexandraward1248 Рік тому

    Hurray! Been looking forward to your latest upload. Brilliant! X

  • @wiko211
    @wiko211 Рік тому +4

    I love that you showed us the whole process of learning ! Some people forget how much effort needs to be put into practice before getting some sweet riff

  • @Rubrickety
    @Rubrickety Рік тому

    I love this kind of fly-on-the-ear glimpse into the creative process.

  • @leftjedi
    @leftjedi Рік тому +1

    Beautiful riff, I hope it grows into a full song!

  • @auldgrey
    @auldgrey Рік тому

    Beautiful, man- it's like you're starting from scratch all over again. As my mate used to say "it's good to get out of your comfort zone". Keep it comin'! Thanks.

  • @kevingalasinski7253
    @kevingalasinski7253 Рік тому +1

    Very cool
    working on it. I broke it down in parts of 4 notes each including bass and learned the structure pretty fast. Now working on style.
    Thanks a lot Paul.

  • @RC32Smiths01
    @RC32Smiths01 Рік тому +86

    Who says that the easy riffs can't have a little bit of difficulty as well haha. I thoroughly enjoy that riff, and of course your smooth breakdown of everything factoring into its magic. Always a great and informative video, Paul.

    • @christopher-miles
      @christopher-miles Рік тому +2

      this guy

    • @andytheaardvark1
      @andytheaardvark1 Рік тому +1

      ​@@christopher-miles I know, he's everywhere, right? But by that logic I'm also everywhere...

    • @christopher-miles
      @christopher-miles Рік тому +2

      @@andytheaardvark1 this guy, too!

    • @andytheaardvark1
      @andytheaardvark1 Рік тому +1

      @@christopher-miles Wait, actually? I feel like I'm getting a reality check

  • @guarionex4672
    @guarionex4672 9 місяців тому

    🔥❤️👏 it’s beautiful! 👑

  • @andrewbennett5999
    @andrewbennett5999 Рік тому +12

    Love this. Great to see how much effort you had to put in to practice this. I think it is easy to watch UA-cam and think that everything is played right first time

    • @dieselman7453
      @dieselman7453 Рік тому

      Yea but it’s not bro you and I know that 😂😂😂Brian Ireland 🇮🇪 take care

  • @biswasronit
    @biswasronit Рік тому

    Thanks for the beautiful experience, Paul!

  • @RobertLandrum13
    @RobertLandrum13 Рік тому

    You never cease to amaze Paul. Great job.

  • @tylerrus300
    @tylerrus300 Рік тому +1

    Can't wait for the finished song. I sounds amazing. Trying to learn this myself whooaaa boi it is challenging. it will be a cool picking pattern to expand on. Thanks Paul.

  • @TheLonelyCowboy1958
    @TheLonelyCowboy1958 Рік тому +1

    Paul, this is a magnificent riff, it sounds so good.

  • @alexschnellmanguitar
    @alexschnellmanguitar Рік тому

    Your channel is literally ASMR for musicians/guitarists. Thank you for the great content, Paul.
    💜

  • @UnderclassHero
    @UnderclassHero Рік тому +1

    It does make my heart tremble, you really did put your soul into this

  • @joshuafreedman7703
    @joshuafreedman7703 Рік тому +1

    God! That was beautiful to watch! What a beautiful vision of such a breathtaking sound!

  • @madeline906
    @madeline906 Рік тому +1

    This has been super enjoyable to listen to and watch... I love this kind of stuff. It's also a super fun thing to see, because I tend to do these polyrythmic, really different picking patterns with strange chords naturally for practice. So it's fun to see another have fun, beautifully creating, well... beautiful pieces. ❤

  • @jeffsullivan4946
    @jeffsullivan4946 Рік тому

    Always so passionate about music Paul's channel is a gift to us all

  • @sfngr2116
    @sfngr2116 Рік тому

    beautiful riff... perfect as always, This is the specific style of Paul Davids 😍

  • @ElDami
    @ElDami Рік тому +1

    A really beautiful riff, a great video. I hope another Acoustic Adventure could be possibly on it's way!

  • @benh9350
    @benh9350 Рік тому

    Thank you so much for sharing. You have a lovely day too!

  • @ChiefBangarang
    @ChiefBangarang Рік тому

    You will forever be my favorite Brother!! Keep On!!

  • @Totem18
    @Totem18 Рік тому +1

    This is a masterpiece, nice done!

  • @stewartisan213
    @stewartisan213 Рік тому +1

    Love this. These music writing vids are inspirational and fun to watch

  • @valat14
    @valat14 Рік тому +54

    This reminds me a lot of Timber Hearth, from the game Outter Wilds, where composer Andrew Prahlow also uses a funky custom tuning ; it's less mind boggling than your polyrhythm, but I think you'd like it :)

    • @hirisen
      @hirisen Рік тому +7

      Outer Wilds spotted, like given. Have a good day.

    • @jamesfirkins5149
      @jamesfirkins5149 Рік тому +3

      I was thinking the same thing

    • @sickneman5235
      @sickneman5235 Рік тому +2

      My fellow Hearthians

    • @torchedkiwi1374
      @torchedkiwi1374 Рік тому +5

      I fell in love with this game. Bought it for €20 after looking for a chill game with nice relaxing art style. Boy did it take me by surprise. Id pay €100 just to be able to play it for the first time again

    • @valat14
      @valat14 Рік тому +1

      @@torchedkiwi1374 Who wouldn't ? *sigh*

  • @Blender_and_Chirp
    @Blender_and_Chirp 11 місяців тому

    Wow, love the 5s. Excellent pattern.

  • @itsayumeold
    @itsayumeold Рік тому

    it sounds really cool the polyMETER makes it magical

  • @Theinfinitethought
    @Theinfinitethought Рік тому

    Really inspiring to try this myself! A good challenge, and all the tabs and tips to learn it. Thanks man!

  • @chrisallen3140
    @chrisallen3140 7 місяців тому

    Would love to see a finished version, magical riff ❤. Revisited this vid a few times

  • @biggiesmalljaws
    @biggiesmalljaws Рік тому

    Great demonstration on how tempo can make something that sounds great become magical

  • @dondongo4036
    @dondongo4036 Рік тому

    ❤❤❤
    While listening to it, i can hear bass, violin, light drums..ensembles ..wow genius brains you all have Paul Davids...

  • @DaveDickens
    @DaveDickens 11 місяців тому

    Beautiful! Cheers Dave

  • @AndySlope
    @AndySlope Рік тому +1

    Hey Paul it is SO cool to see you as a highly accomplished musician get so excited about a seemingly simple melody!👏😎. Keep up the inspirational work you are doing. Although I had been finger picking for 30 years, Your simple blues opened up Travis picking for me🙌👏🍾
    Getting back to this melody This and so many other JM songs put into perspective what an incredibly talented composer and guitarist he is. His command of the instrument and of composition is incredible. He is not simply a pop/rock/blues star but a true musician in every sense. ( not to mention his lyrics and singing!)

  • @Rheaded
    @Rheaded Рік тому +1

    Great riff paul loved it❤

  • @corpusmind69
    @corpusmind69 Рік тому

    Oh my ! this sounds so beautiful i agree !

  • @therealdoug1000
    @therealdoug1000 Рік тому

    You are outstanding Paul.

  • @MorenoMusical
    @MorenoMusical Рік тому +2

    It's like a harmonic movement on the piano but arpeggiated on the guitar, excellent

  • @somwelll
    @somwelll Рік тому

    last step - adding the 4ths - thats where the real challenge starts :) WOW, respect Mate!

  • @facaalvarez
    @facaalvarez Рік тому

    legend... and in the end... both playing... awesome

  • @dalebrett7458
    @dalebrett7458 Рік тому

    I like that you are willing to challenge yourself! Good job

  • @williamrodriguez5426
    @williamrodriguez5426 Рік тому

    Very cool man! Thanks for the great content!!

  • @K22channel
    @K22channel Рік тому +1

    Humble and Cool as usual 👍

  • @rickfowler3710
    @rickfowler3710 Рік тому +8

    Would sound amazing on a twelve string. Orchestra in the background. Pure Heaven

  • @mikemiller4838
    @mikemiller4838 Рік тому

    Sounds amazing

  • @heinzlentzen6129
    @heinzlentzen6129 Рік тому

    Sounds beautiful

  • @echsecutioner
    @echsecutioner Рік тому

    Beautiful!

  • @toffl766
    @toffl766 Рік тому +2

    I just loved Paul getting exited over his own riff :)

  • @jaredpotts6744
    @jaredpotts6744 Рік тому

    Sounds awesome.

  • @timchalmers1700
    @timchalmers1700 Рік тому

    Beautiful !!

  • @craiggiles8156
    @craiggiles8156 Рік тому +4

    I have an Eastman, absolutely love it. Great riff.

  • @AbComp870
    @AbComp870 Рік тому

    Natural chorus at the end. Nice!

  • @RenalDistress
    @RenalDistress Рік тому

    Beautiful riff

  • @the1khronohs40
    @the1khronohs40 Рік тому

    Super awesome riff, dudes! 🤩👌
    I really need to learn that soon.

  • @davemeshamsr6000
    @davemeshamsr6000 Рік тому

    Very nicely done

  • @vincentshapland7250
    @vincentshapland7250 Рік тому

    Wow. So, so good. Well done!

  • @simplemusic67
    @simplemusic67 Рік тому

    this is so beautiful! im gonna practice this when i get home

  • @soulSaysHi
    @soulSaysHi Рік тому

    Nice job guys!

  • @anthonyc1883
    @anthonyc1883 Рік тому +1

    Lovely and mellow. Reminds me of "Angel's Flight" by Shadowfax from long ago.

  • @c4n0vsk1
    @c4n0vsk1 Рік тому

    It sounds AWESOME!

  • @beianbuyun6636
    @beianbuyun6636 Рік тому

    that sounds amazing❤‍🔥

  • @singingballer9082
    @singingballer9082 Рік тому

    I need to hear a full version of this with lyrics and everything cause this is too pretty

  • @mikebuick2332
    @mikebuick2332 Рік тому +9

    Am I the only person that thought it sounded amazing as the simple version without the 16th note bass? Incredible

  • @michalvanis5-csp-909
    @michalvanis5-csp-909 Рік тому

    Already love it

  • @VoodooHazeUK
    @VoodooHazeUK Рік тому

    Reminds me of a piece by The Cinematic Orchestra. Beautiful.

  • @booth403
    @booth403 Рік тому

    beautiful. That's really all that needs be said.

  • @EddiePayG
    @EddiePayG Рік тому

    So beautiful, sounds like an old school ballad with the essence of all originality, beauty, juicy, crunchy. Simply delicious in every aspects. And such motivation on personal level. ❤❤

  • @andrewalexander4331
    @andrewalexander4331 Рік тому

    Beautiful riff.

  • @littlejimmycratner3762
    @littlejimmycratner3762 Рік тому +2

    Brilliant 🎸🎶

  • @reyals66
    @reyals66 Рік тому +4

    Sounds beautiful Paul! This riff reminds me of 'Promise' by Ben Howard.

  • @maccormac_
    @maccormac_ Рік тому

    I'm a bassplayer but this had me pick up my guitar in no time! beautiful riff and playing it tickles my brain in the right way❤

  • @oggelicious2716
    @oggelicious2716 Рік тому +1

    Reminds me of "Outer Wilds", great riff!

  • @lohsolomon402
    @lohsolomon402 Рік тому

    Paul, see patterns that no one noticed, great playing!

  • @ajhieb
    @ajhieb Рік тому

    Amazing!

  • @toddhatfield5329
    @toddhatfield5329 Рік тому

    So good dude

  • @ninetymilesaway
    @ninetymilesaway Рік тому

    Back in college I learned “fuoco” by Roland Dyens. It teased my brain for about 2 weeks but when it finally came together was soooo satisfying.