Good lord man..... I'd say "you nailed it" but that would imply that you simply just succeeded in knocking off an original song... somehow you played it like an original. while still respecting Neil... hard to explain... this is astounding. hard to reduce it to words. Very moving.
Thanks Ian, could not have expressed that any better. And thanks Jeff for this plus the chord tutorial. Very moving indeed, and very inspiring for anybody indulging in the chords and the mystery of this beautiful piece of music.
Wow! I just watched this on my tv with surround sound. It may be the best Cortez cover I've ever heard. Love the chord variations and the vocals are just right. Congrats on a great performance.
OK so its midnight and I find myself watching Jeff Monkman's Cortez AGAIN and AGAIN. Its like comfort food. The only version better than this is Neil himself playing solo acoustic. I enjoy everything you do but this song is just SO good. Do you give lessons at all. Rich
Jeff, My favorite version of Neil Young performing this masterpiece is from a concert in Hamburg Germany in 2003 where he plays it on his 12-string and it is more than inspirational. I heard that and had to find an incredible 12-string right after. In you performance here you captured EVERY SINGLE aspect of that performance and somehow put in even more sentiment and meaning!!!! Perfecto really!!!!
@@JeffMonkman Thank you. It's not very often, the past few years, that I find content that becomes part of my regular listening. You made it onto my "daily" list. Keep it up.
dude, this is fecking epic. My dad played this to me when i was 6 or 7 years old, at that age it hit me like a tonne of bricks. You nailed this mate, you nailed it! I'd love to hear you play this live. From one musciain to another, let me say..I'm gonna listen top this at leas ten times tonight! Thumbs up.
@Ucucjxdjcgxsjxjcjc thanks brother. I listened to this song on my turntable in the dark a thousand times. I was always amazed at the depth they achieved with such a simple chord progression. I'm glad you enjoyed this
@@JeffMonkman I get it. I do. You really nailed this. I used to listen to this on my dads old tapes! We were lucky to be exposed to music with such depth. Probably the last generation that did so without mobile phones ec. Signing out now. I have work to do-Listening to your track another 8 times! I'm a muscian, guitarist singer song writer. Hope one day you listen to my music the same way I hear you. You are damn majstic.
Love it. I've been messing with this song for some time now trying to get it just right. Can't seem to get it there, but you nail it here. This Cortez IS a Killer. Well done.
Wow... That was incredible... You are an inspiration to keep trying to learn how to play the guitar even though I know I will never come close to playing that well. . Love your style. Thanks for sharing.
My late night Jam..Man this could go on forever eh? You got wrapped up in it, so I know you feel what I feel man.. well played, and sung.. I got this on repeat, so i'm checking out man..Jeff
I just listened again two years on...same feelings, same tears in the eyes. I'm in work and people are looking....I look like a complete arse....oh bugger.
@eatonjohnrobert This one was recorded mostly flat, no reverb or eq. That's pretty much what the guitar sound like out front. The strings are pretty old too.
I like simple songs. Yeah I discovered Bert through Neil. He was a big influence on him back when Neil was up and coming. I think he toured with Neil a couple years ago.
@1Jisom thanks Jeff! I enjoy your vids too,especially the Neil stuff. I've recorded this a few times hoping to get a good run at it. This one is a little long but what the hell
Actually all your N Y covers are really good, both vocal and guitar. Please keep them coming. Is your tuning on Cortez down 1/2 step and double drop D off that. Thanks
Man, I am not going to cover Neil Young - but cover your take on some of these tunes. LOL - Hope you are hangin in there in these times. I've got a channel - telling stories.
Very nice cover, the best I have listen. I would like to listen your tutorial of this video but I dont find it. Can you show me the tutorial. And which is tour tunning CGCFAC?Thank you very much, from here Mallorca.
+Julián Amengual Thanks Julian. It is in standard tuning but down a half-step. Here's the link to the tutorial video ua-cam.com/video/ez_dyivui_I/v-deo.html
Hey Jeff, just checking out this song...again. Can you tell me if you're playing in open tuning? and/or what the chords you're playing to get that awesome droning sound. Stellar arrangement! Cheers, Mike
Jeff, thank you for taking the time to do this and send a reply! You're a star. I play this song in my gigs, but can never seem to get it just right, your version is my standard. I really appreciate it man. Love your channel too. Now I'm off to practice! Cheers, Mike
Really captures the essence....and more...Wow...So so impressive !!
Just sent you a message via contact form...😊
Perfect cover.
Best cover of this song yet. 1st prize, congrats, you win.
I come back to this video every 2 or 3 months and I have to say your guitar work just nails the vibe and soul of this song FANTASTIC job
That's probably the best acoustic performance I've ever heard. Unreal.
Good lord man..... I'd say "you nailed it" but that would imply that you simply just succeeded in knocking off an original song... somehow you played it like an original. while still respecting Neil... hard to explain... this is astounding. hard to reduce it to words. Very moving.
Very nice of you to say. I usually don't get my best takes on camera but I am proud of this one. Thank you
Your cover of "Room at the Top" has the same quality. Straight from the heart, transparently.
Thanks Ian
Thanks Ian, could not have expressed that any better. And thanks Jeff for this plus the chord tutorial. Very moving indeed, and very inspiring for anybody indulging in the chords and the mystery of this beautiful piece of music.
Just discovered you today. You captured the essence of this song beautifully. Thank You
Amazing cover Jeff. I really enjoyed this to the end of the line.
What an absolute amazing job on one of Neil's best I think, a masterpiece. Your voice and guitar blend perfectly. Gotta go learn this song right now
Just excellent!!! Absolutely captures the feel of that song... It's even awesome to see how much you enjoy playing and getting into it.
Thanks. I'm glad you enjoyed it. ;o)
I find your alternate chord voicing on your rendition astounding. Amazing dude, I am astonished. Smile Fierce !!!
Wow! I just watched this on my tv with surround sound. It may be the best Cortez cover I've ever heard. Love the chord variations and the vocals are just right. Congrats on a great performance.
I am sure Mr. young is impressed with your talents! Beautiful rendition of his original score. Thank You Jeff!
Thank you
OK so its midnight and I find myself watching Jeff Monkman's Cortez AGAIN and AGAIN. Its like comfort food. The only version better than this is Neil himself playing solo acoustic. I enjoy everything you do but this song is just SO good. Do you give lessons at all. Rich
Turns out its one of my favorites as well. It's 3am and I just got home to find this on my UA-cam updates,....awesome!!
Jeff, My favorite version of Neil Young performing this masterpiece is from a concert in Hamburg Germany in 2003 where he plays it on his 12-string and it is more than inspirational. I heard that and had to find an incredible 12-string right after. In you performance here you captured EVERY SINGLE aspect of that performance and somehow put in even more sentiment and meaning!!!! Perfecto really!!!!
wow. Thank you. Glad you enjoy it
You REALLY captured the thoughts and feelings associated with this song
Thanks Kyle
@@JeffMonkman Thank you. It's not very often, the past few years, that I find content that becomes part of my regular listening. You made it onto my "daily" list. Keep it up.
Bravo Jeff , this song is going on me Sat.Night playlist.Thank you
Cool. Thank you
dude, this is fecking epic.
My dad played this to me when i was 6 or 7 years old, at that age it hit me like a tonne of bricks.
You nailed this mate, you nailed it!
I'd love to hear you play this live.
From one musciain to another, let me say..I'm gonna listen top this at leas ten times tonight!
Thumbs up.
@Ucucjxdjcgxsjxjcjc thanks brother. I listened to this song on my turntable in the dark a thousand times. I was always amazed at the depth they achieved with such a simple chord progression. I'm glad you enjoyed this
@@JeffMonkman I get it. I do.
You really nailed this. I used to listen to this on my dads old tapes! We were lucky to be exposed to music with such depth. Probably the last generation that did so without mobile phones ec.
Signing out now. I have work to do-Listening to your track another 8 times!
I'm a muscian, guitarist singer song writer. Hope one day you listen to my music the same way I hear you. You are damn majstic.
@@JeffMonkman may I ask what tuning you used for this and possibly the chords/chord progression?
Your voice fits this so well.
Many thanks.
@Ucucjxdjcgxsjxjcjc
It's tuned down a half step but still standard tuning
@@JeffMonkman cool, if I subscribe to your patreon do I get tabs for this and backing tracks?
Love it. I've been messing with this song for some time now trying to get it just right. Can't seem to get it there, but you nail it here. This Cortez IS a Killer. Well done.
Great cover. Simply incredible. You're very talented Mr. Monkman.
Thanks Christian
I have to believe Neil would smile as he heard your rendition.
I hope so. Thank you
Wow... That was incredible... You are an inspiration to keep trying to learn how to play the guitar even though I know I will never come close to playing that well. . Love your style. Thanks for sharing.
Wonderful arrangement. And played with so much feel to it. Thanks for sharing. I will be practicing your version :)
Random Thanks very much. glad you found the lesson video too
fabulas guitaring❣️
beauty in the wood and string and voice....lovely
This is a masterpiece, just outstanding. I hope to play like this :)
Peter Trent Thanks Peter
Checked out another vid of yours and again really great.. Always really loved this song.. Did it proud 👍
Great song, love your style
straight from the heart, very personal in full respect for Neil Young! 🙏🙏
Perfect as can be...
FANTASTIC cover, just great !
Please keep 'em comming !
Very very well done, you sold me with the voice, nice and fragile. your vocal tone is reminiscent of Mark Linkous from Sparklehorse. great job...
I've listened to a lot of Jeff Monkman's stuff and had the same thought. May Linkous RIP.
Wow! Wicked. This made my day.
Excellent cover, Jeff! What a great sound! Your vocals are so wonderful!
My late night Jam..Man this could go on forever eh? You got wrapped up in it, so I know you feel what I feel man.. well played, and sung.. I got this on repeat, so i'm checking out man..Jeff
Just superb !
No, it's not "just superb", it's much more than that !
A beautiful cover..the guitar sounds amazing....kev
Beautiful, just found this, you're very talented
Brian Burns
Thanks Brian. glad you liked it
You did a great job with this.
Great one Jeff, sounds awsome! Cheers, Peter
Emotional, heartfelt, fantastic!
Bonjour je regarde vos vidéos cover Neil Young.....j'adore elles sont magnifique ✌🎶..un Hello de France 🇫🇷
Merci
Wow!!!! Jeff awesome Job my friend!! I really like your style on a lot of your music.
I really appreciate the comments MIke. Take care
Jeff
Great job on a great tune!
Such a nice guitar sound, this is great.
Your voice sounds a LOT like dave Rawlings. Bloody fantastic job
That's nice to hear. Thanks for coming back for a listen ;o)
Thanks again. It's standard tuning down a 1/2 step.
Great play and sing dude.
you rock!
Really nice cover! Love the chord variations :)
Thank you
Magnifique !!! ❤❤❤❤
Holy shit! Chills.
Thanks Ed. Glad you enjoyed it!
sounding very nice Jeff! very tasteful!
still sounds awesome Jeff.
Wow, awesome!!! magnifique
Friggin amazing...brought a tear to my eye.
I just listened again two years on...same feelings, same tears in the eyes. I'm in work and people are looking....I look like a complete arse....oh bugger.
@eatonjohnrobert
This one was recorded mostly flat, no reverb or eq. That's pretty much what the guitar sound like out front. The strings are pretty old too.
GREAT JOB..as always ..
Awesome!
so good
I like simple songs.
Yeah I discovered Bert through Neil. He was a big influence on him back when Neil was up and coming. I think he toured with Neil a couple years ago.
Wow! Anyone still has the link to the chords of this wonderful cover version? The link in the comment is broken. Thank you 🤗
I fixed the link for you
Thank you Jeff !!
Amazing !
Thanks Narek
great work!
Thank you for uploading
thank you
would love to hear you take on The Old Laughing Lady (version of NY sitting on the stage of Grand Ole Opre)
@1Jisom
thanks Jeff! I enjoy your vids too,especially the Neil stuff. I've recorded this a few times hoping to get a good run at it. This one is a little long but what the hell
Hey Jeff. really finding the muse while you play. NICE
Truly enjoyable. Nice.....
Thanks, glad you were inspired. Keep pickin'. A little bit everyday goes a long way.
killer cover
Jesus, this is the only cover that matters.
Mark Holter
I appreciate it. Thanks for the kind words
Actually all your N Y covers are really good, both vocal and guitar. Please keep them coming. Is your tuning on Cortez down 1/2 step and double drop D off that. Thanks
this is soooooooooooooooo good
very much appreciate it
@babs4TLove
Thanks Babs. I don't get a lot of compliments on my singing. It's good to hear.
Thanks RJ
Like #100! I dig your style, man!
thanks space dog
thanks Mitch
@64thistles
cool. Glad you liked it ;o)
@eatonjohnrobert
cool man, glad you like. Now get some sleep!
Do you have it in double drop D or just drop D? Voice and guitar and the pace sounds great. A perfect cover.
Thank you.
The guitar is down a half step but it is standard tuning otherwise.
Man, I am not going to cover Neil Young - but cover your take on some of these tunes. LOL - Hope you are hangin in there in these times. I've got a channel - telling stories.
Thanks man. Yeah I'm still kickin. Hopefully gettin back to making videos soon.
@@JeffMonkman I know how it is in my way - had some setbacks hardships lately - just not feeling much like playing. But I just got my 000-15SM !
@@blumenthol Beautiful. Nothing like getting a new Martin. Maybe that's what I need for a little inspiration
really nice cover
thank you Sir
Very nice cover, the best I have listen. I would like to listen your tutorial of this video but I dont find it. Can you show me the tutorial. And which is tour tunning CGCFAC?Thank you very much, from here Mallorca.
+Julián Amengual Thanks Julian. It is in standard tuning but down a half-step.
Here's the link to the tutorial video ua-cam.com/video/ez_dyivui_I/v-deo.html
this should have more views
Good to hear. Thanks man.
Awesome version do, would u share the tab pls 😍
No I don't do tabs. There's a link to a tutorial video in the description
@yumpladukfoo
Thanks dude. Cheers to you
Its Negan from The Walking Dead singing!
like WOW!!! plz,\plz plz can u tell me the chord structure for this awsome tune, cheers, peace, love.....
Hey Jeff, just checking out this song...again. Can you tell me if you're playing in open tuning? and/or what the chords you're playing to get that awesome droning sound. Stellar arrangement! Cheers, Mike
Thanks Mike. I made a quick tutorial video for this song a while back. I just added the link to the description above. Let me know how it goes.
Jeff
Jeff, thank you for taking the time to do this and send a reply! You're a star. I play this song in my gigs, but can never seem to get it just right, your version is my standard. I really appreciate it man. Love your channel too. Now I'm off to practice! Cheers, Mike
Jeff Monkman Guess I need to look closer at the text above...thanks mate! Awesome song.
@ob1ob123
thanks bub
Dude!
are you in a special tuning?
Standard tuning but down a half step
thanks Jeff. @@JeffMonkman
Your really good and that's cool that your name is Jeff and your doing a Jeff the killer song lol✌😸
What tuning are u using?
Standard tuning, down a half step.
nice cover ... would like a version without reverb on the vocals. Guitar sound/playing ... nice
Will Go thanks. yeah the reverb is a bit heavy. Who knows what I was thinking at the time.
I like the verb
Either you're recording differently or this guitar has way more high end.
(I didn't see the Cortez part lol)
I don't know. Not one of my favs. I'll check it out though ;o)
You sound like Mark Linkous
I hope that's a good thing
@@JeffMonkman Of course it is, your voice is perfect for a song like this