Love is the Message - Sam Monty (Mansur Brown)

Transcription of Mansur Brown's playing on "Love is the Message" by Alfa Mist with Yussef Dayes and Rocco Palladino from the Abbey Rd session. Mansur Brown played some beautiful melodies on this one, and his solo utilises some chromaticism and fast runs amidst melodic pentatonic playing. He uses a cool octave effect on his guitar. I tried to recreate this sound with the PitchFuzz algorithm on the Eventide H9. I could control how clean or fuzzy it sounded with an expression pedal while retaining the octave effect. I also used the Spacetime algorithm as a reverb and subtle delay with an expression pedal to control the dry/wet mix. He uses minor 9, diminished and fourth harmonic voicings to create harmonic movement. The melodic outro solo contains some long held notes with pitch octave fuzz on which kind of reminds of "Voice of the Soul' by Death, I wonder if he has heard this recording.
Mansur Brown just released a new album called Heiwa so surely check that out if you liked this.
Thanks for watching my transcription.

[@VoltaDoMar]

I have great respect for anyone with the taste to even attempt this, let alone nail it

[@joelmiddleton4667]

man I thought this was uncoverable - it's perfect

[@leonflorence118]

What does it feel like to play it

[@SamMonty]

Bliss

[@BluesGetOrigin]

@@SamMonty What a top tier reply

[@SamMonty]

@@BluesGetOrigin haha thanks

[@imadlebiar1546]

The reply truly fits your playing, bliss to hear it ​@SamMonty

[@vertigoflwers]

You just slide in them trip so smooth
And That unreal man 👍

[@___d_r_p___]

man you fucking nailed it…i’ve been trying to figure his tone and playing for a long time. you are phenomenal. thanks for covering this masterpiece!

[@nico8867]

C#m

[@olebennyboy7462]

You tore that solo up, like what the fuck dude. Didn't think I'd ever see a cover of this song, let alone a good one

[@jorgiorichardson785]

Never will be another Mansur Brown.. glad you showed respect to the goat

[@poopyloopy7236]

such a melodic solo, every lick is memorable

[@AleMendezCoach]

This is pure excellence❤

[@nickwilkinsmusic]

Holy shit, I've watched the music vid of this song so many times, I never would've though someone would have the balls to take on the immense challenge of transcribing his part note for note ... truly amazing

[@Anatidaephobe]

Wow! I really love this song but…I’m not sure which I’m more impressed with…the original guitar performance or your immaculate cover, note by note! Regardless, Well done Sir! ❤

[@Midemabass]

wtf....what a memory! incredible. one on my favourite song / meditation

[@SamMonty]

thanks

[@sebastianolszak2486]

I thought, this is not repeatable!!!
You're AMAZING GUITARIST!!!
This is my everyday excellent "cover" on my speaker!!!!

[@abdulqadiraarbi3664]

Holyshit, I can't even comprehend how one can begin to learn this

[@freddy512]

That is something you cannot tech that is beyond brilliance that is supernatural talent

[@talhafarooqui]

Nailed it! This is one of my favourite guitar solos! If possible, could you do Black Napkins and Watermelon on Easter hay by Frank Zappa please?

[@BarbaraFaisca]

000000

[@johnnyevans5191]

Very good music

[@ExtremeAbandArmWheel]

One of my favorite tunes and performances by Mansur. Very impressive that you are playing it so well!

[@RegularDude00]

That solo is mental

[@theinfamouspokeinrichmondc3543]

Wow! I have seen Mansur live and I am impressed as hell with this........

[@keselife3782]

You’re living my dream lol

[@StickyRice43]

God damn, that was superb!!

[@SHARIQLALANIMUSIC]

Genius!!!

[@apexBrant]

Man.. wow.. absofuckinglutely mesmerising.. actually you made me go to the original and listen to parts I kinda missed like the accords at 6:38. Keep rocking.

[@glitterballz101]

brilliance from both of you! EDIT: followed the Death reference too. RIP Chuck, another phenomenal force

[@Natural_Order]

Holy shit he did it

[@liverpoolhw]

dope

[@NaimJl]

I could never learn this solo for longer than 10 minutes ahaha,. This is amazing man, well done learning all of this!

[@SamMonty]

Thanks man

[@DonLambJr]

Believe in yourself. With focus and determination anything can be overcome.

[@arielalvarado648]

Lo mejor que e visto hoy, simplemente hermoso ver este cover bro, excelente guitarrista.

[@matospaulinho]

mindblowing stuff! this is the best note by note cover on guitar I've ever seen
your video made me finally build up the courage to learn this whole song, let's see how long it takes (still not sure if I'll be able to play the fast part someday)

[@longcrab]

This is phenomenal. You captured the vibe so well with the tone and cadence. Well done man this is a Grade A cover for me

[@Chilipotamus]

When people ask for examples of tasteful shredding, this tune is my answer, some absolutely incredible runs on display. Fantastic playing sir, it's great to hear some of the playing that doesn't fully translate with the mixing on the video sometimes muddling his playing. Thanks for the inspired cover dude, earned my sub today

[@cool_dude_like_really]

Just gotta leave this here like and comment... Amazing!

[@mattrogers1052]

So sick dude

[@charuan12]

Solid work!

[@RobGutmann]

well done! thank you

[@oriohoodlum]

Fantastic playing Mr Sam Monty !!

[@geoffbeyer1873]

very inspiring. Great job my man!

[@SamMonty]

Thanks a lot my friend

[@MrKongatthegates]

My favorite song

[@k4erl3k1]

I have watched this a few times since I found it last week. This is incredible!!! Thank you so much for the cover and I really look up to you for doing this. I am a bass player and I can only imagine how great it must feel to play this yourself 🥹

[@devonedrumzz]

You're amazing

[@antonisioannou455]

YOU ARE A GOD, NAILED EVERY SINGLE BIT

[@davibaldrani]

Just stopping by to let you know I was here

[@Fduthoy]

YES SIR!!! i really wish Mansur watch this

[@michaelforde9371]

You absolutely nailed that note for note 🤯 fantastic playing!

[@pablogutierrez244]

Subscribed right away just based on this cover. Absolutely blown away by your talent! Thank you for sharing!

[@wilmairena]

Genial. Thanks for the Video. Nice.

[@mikelegidazu5726]

WOW

[@minenhlem]

❤

[@alanmartinez9058]

Thank you for this. God bless.

[@timustard]

Great cover. Thanks for adding informative description on this!

[@all1n1]

tutorial video plz!!!!

[@scapegoat079]

YYYYOOOOOO YOU KILLED ITTTT!!!! OH MY GODDDDD

[@t9899]

This is awesome. I've been trying to figure out how to get that pitch shifty tone he often uses. Would you mind please going into a little more detail on how you dialed that in? Appreciate it!

[@SamMonty]

Thanks bro! Yeah theres a pitch up built into the Pitchfuzz algorithm on the Eventide H9 which i left on when i tapped on the pedal and then I was using the Expression pedal to increase the drive from 20 to 100 when I needed the gain for the solo and melody at the end. Have fun!

[@tuberjr]

ace work there buddy and the sound was really a pro set up,pulling it out of the speakers...job done

[@user-iv2im8yg1i]

Guy did the impossible 🙏🙏 hats off to u sir😊

[@jme_lewis]

Excellent performance 👏🏻

[@phillipdowdell5]

Dope...great job. Love this song the first time and every time I hear it!

[@ariesk]

Crazy

[@chadyonfire7878]

man that's impressive

[@timyoung_0901]

Respect from Taiwan 🔥🔥🔥

[@edwardbautista146]

I had forgotten so long to look up whether or not someone had covered this song on guitar or not. My first search for it and your video did not disappoint. I can imagine being able to pull this off feels like the sun shining solely for you haha. Congrats fam it’s amazing!

[@DuyPham-il6lh]

Ooo yeah

[@Hail_Sagan]

This was masterful. Your passion and dedication to music really shows. You're amazing man!

[@rolassassa46]

remarcable

[@BuffyandClyro]

hell yeah dude

[@DuyPham-il6lh]

Man this is so fkn gangsta

[@winfredroberson2027]

Yo this is dope man, spot on with the tone and playing. You've definitely earned a new subscriber.

[@JHamilton2024]

Absolutely 🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@michaelb.2413]

Excellent Cover!

[@SamMonty]

Thanks for listening

[@thecomplimentking]

Excellent Bro! Salute! Not an easy feat. Cheers!

[@williambrown3359]

You did it! Bravo.

[@mohamedatwa2428]

👏

[@thiagogama768]

aulas👏👏👏

[@aisselounelli2144]

this is so underrated ! You fuckin nailed it and that's what an excellent cover means

[@serjaly]

Great!

[@utacho]

素晴らしい

[@MrPlito95]

Amazing rendition, man. It was amazing!!

[@weekendsonlyy3947]

fuck yeah bro u nailed that solo good shit

[@chuck994]

chilllls

[@jaredjahmayne]

TEAR THAT SHIT UP 🔥🔥

[@joshuahilton01]

Holy shit, I've been wanting to start transcribing this for so long, you fucking killed it dude!!

[@SamMonty]

Thanks dude, go for it man, mansur’s playing is killer

[@aspandiyarkoibassov5116]

Bravo!!

[@user-th1ot4gk9f]

crazy man

[@benaskukenys3173]

wow

[@user-ci1ox1wh4k]

love it

[@LLOGICC]

Extremely well done

[@SamMonty]

Thanks Bart

[@jeuneshinobi5949]

Dude got the magic hands i see

[@michaelwarren3894]

Great job!

[@SamMonty]

Thanks

[@johnytsunami7983]

holy sh

[@victoraovivo]

holy shit, this is phenomenal

[@aestefancuyos3123]

so fucking clean damnnn

[@ManiDProductions]

awesome! must have taken forever to learn this

[@elgiavilla]

Nice, lad! Keep it up!

[@SamMonty]

Thanks, will do!

[@JBarbee83]

You killed this brother. 🔥

[@ELIJAHBAR]

You deserve a big fat like brother

[@thetheorist8337]

Awesome job ! Made me realise how crazy the solo was . And you did it in 1 take too .

[@michaeljudedrums]

Absolutely crushed it

[@_bobby7834]

FANTASTIC🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻

[@bensmith3384]

Awesome cover dude I love this song

[@kandrewsmd]

Amazing!

[@boooozhe]

absolutely sick!🔥🔥🔥