Guitar Teacher REACTS: "Better Days" Zach Bryan & John Mayer

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  • @georgesutton2191
    @georgesutton2191 25 днів тому +119

    My 67yr old mother has been a piano player/teacher and a theory guru for most of her life. I was driving her from Florida to Colorado, and she had never seen your videos, so to pass time we watched your videos and I could see on her face how much joy it brought her to listen to you breaking down the theory and musicality of various pieces. We were able to bond over our shared love of music and theory! She said it felt like we were just 3 music lovers hanging out, listening to music, and talking theory. Thanks Michael!

  • @gimmegimmeineedineed
    @gimmegimmeineedineed 23 дні тому +51

    Any Paradise Valley fans out there?? A lot of folks saying it’s Dead-inspired (which is true) but John’s been playing this style for well over a decade now with a couple albums of his own.

    • @neilswherethelightis
      @neilswherethelightis 23 дні тому +8

      First time I remember him going mixolydian is Queen of California back on Born and Raised especially the live version - red rocks is it?

    • @jimmurdock5189
      @jimmurdock5189 10 днів тому +2

      1st track from that album is gold….

    • @Joeywlsn
      @Joeywlsn 8 днів тому +2

      Paradise Valley is so slept on as a JM album

    • @aspectpt9765
      @aspectpt9765 4 дні тому +1

      Man I love Paradise Valley... Paper doll, who you love

    • @gimmegimmeineedineed
      @gimmegimmeineedineed 4 дні тому +1

      @@neilswherethelightis good call! You are spot on. Love that video!

  • @BennyVibes
    @BennyVibes 26 днів тому +47

    Johns phrasing is some of the best in the world but a lot of people forget that his rhythm feel is just as melting. Glad your ear and reaction bought his rhythm to the front of our focus.

    • @cag1
      @cag1 24 дні тому +2

      JM can play over any song in the world. Absolutely fascinating.

  • @thegreatbritishbikeoff
    @thegreatbritishbikeoff 26 днів тому +90

    This style of lesson is so valuable for those who are self taught. It’s the discussions with fellow musicians, that I for one have not really ever had, regarding the intricacies of a song that really really allow one to understand the music theory while also cultivating the passion for the art.
    Great job ❤

    • @Guitargate
      @Guitargate  26 днів тому +6

      Thanks my friend!!

    • @nazwr
      @nazwr 25 днів тому +2

      These videos were the first to challenge me to think - what is a 3rd, 5th, chord tone, etc. - instead of brushing past the terms, I wanted to "hear" them the way Michael seems to. Fantastic!

    • @stijn4771
      @stijn4771 12 днів тому

      Exactly this, well said! Same for me. Personally I've outgrown lessons like the Marty Schwartz style, just a bit too slow for my level where I'm at now. Michael here is perfect for jamming along, discovering new stuff, and feeling like you are in the same room with this great musician.

  • @gohamm8629
    @gohamm8629 26 днів тому +56

    My favorite thing about Mayer is how he does more with less than most players do with 100x more.

    • @matthewm4336
      @matthewm4336 24 дні тому +1

      perfectly said

    • @emmytoussaint
      @emmytoussaint 12 днів тому

      i agree. players like John Mayer and Afie Jurvanen (Bahamas) are so much more evolved than others. they truly are the masters of the "less is more" concept of guitar playing

  • @NickJardine
    @NickJardine 26 днів тому +51

    John’s Grateful Dead influence is definitely trickling into his other music. Two of my favourite artists ever!

    • @adambrunner9462
      @adambrunner9462 24 дні тому +3

      Yeah he's still young is the beauty of it! Im obviously a Jerry guy but what a great choice by the band to bring in "the kid" as Bobby might say!

    • @alebo0
      @alebo0 19 днів тому +2

      The fills are very Grateful Dead, and the main solo very much takes him back to the Paradise Valley/Born and Raised days

  • @DarthDirtYouTube
    @DarthDirtYouTube 26 днів тому +54

    This oozes the Grateful Dead 💀 it has a kinda friend of the devil vibe Great tune

    • @Fujistrat
      @Fujistrat 23 дні тому +1

      There's a lot of worse oozes to have

  • @Jeffchizoate
    @Jeffchizoate 21 день тому +11

    John’s guitar tone is a callback to Paradise Valley

    • @keithremedy
      @keithremedy 14 днів тому

      It’s the Duesenberg like the one he used on a couple tracks from there

  • @anmolatwal
    @anmolatwal 26 днів тому +18

    John Mayer is a perfect country guitar player...you just need to put him the place of a slide guitar!!!

  • @davidwindham5804
    @davidwindham5804 26 днів тому +13

    What a great song. Zach is such a good songwriter and the fact he got this legend to join in with him makes it incredible. Love your videos. Also, his guitar has kind of a JJ Cale feel to it as well.

    • @jeff1872t
      @jeff1872t 20 днів тому

      Lol, have you actually paid attention to his lyrics? Good songwriter? lol.

    • @davidwindham5804
      @davidwindham5804 9 днів тому

      @@jeff1872tI’m 60 and been into music forever, all kinds of genres and been to so many great concerts and followed many bands and singer songwriters and I can honestly say Zach is one of the best. He truly has a talent to reach people deeply. Been following him for 4 years, I know every song, even unreleased. So, I definitely know Zach’s music and love it. Music is subjective so what you like I may not and vice versa. I would advise you to go listen to his catalog before replying and making yourself look foolish.

  • @lucassimon9779
    @lucassimon9779 26 днів тому +5

    Thank you for this video. Congrats on 600k!!!

  • @user-rv6mh3zf7u
    @user-rv6mh3zf7u 17 годин тому

    Your love for music is all your face. That’s what music is meant to do. You introduced me to Travis Meadows and I’m very thankful for that. You are a great talent.

  • @area859
    @area859 26 днів тому +15

    You "Ear" is amazing at breaking down music and notes.

  • @Magst3r1
    @Magst3r1 26 днів тому +9

    Thank you Sean Penn for this excellent video

  • @massenafc
    @massenafc 21 день тому

    I love your videos man and so glad you covered this one. I know you normally do live stuff so thank you for abandoning that for this video and breaking this one down. You getting excited about it gets me excited so kudos my friend. wonderful video for a wonderful song.

  • @intrasource
    @intrasource 26 днів тому +2

    So simple and so powerful. The difference 1 note makes is magic. Thanks for that inspiration at the end, I’m picking the V up right now. ⚡️

  • @DavidFlint123
    @DavidFlint123 26 днів тому

    Masterful as always! I always come here to love songs even more than I already do. Thanks for everything.

  • @stijn4771
    @stijn4771 12 днів тому

    20 seconds into the video and straight to the song, no unnecessary jimble talk, just straight to it. Love it man! I always enjoy this quality content. Keep on going like this :)

  • @davidbernstein3042
    @davidbernstein3042 26 днів тому

    I was waiting for someone to post something like this, thanks sir 🤙🏻

  • @paulhart1056
    @paulhart1056 26 днів тому +5

    What a voice

  • @coryrapoza140
    @coryrapoza140 23 дні тому

    Thanks UA-cam algo for bringing me to your page. This was fantastic. I've been a Mayer fan for a long time and your appreciation for his playing is fun to watch.

  • @jonschmidt4686
    @jonschmidt4686 26 днів тому +2

    Perfect song. Perfect teacher for it.

  • @Beingthankful
    @Beingthankful 26 днів тому +3

    it is indeed perfect

  • @annmarie3573
    @annmarie3573 25 днів тому +3

    I'm astonished at the sheer volume of music Zach Bryan has and is putting out! He seems like he's not sure how long this thing will last and is trying to make everything of it he possibly can. Ride that wave!

    • @Vegasprimetime
      @Vegasprimetime 25 днів тому +1

      Tap the well when the waters there! Here for it

    • @north-country-sounds
      @north-country-sounds 9 днів тому

      He is on a ridiculous run right now, it'll be interesting to see if he ever drops off, I don't see an end in sight right now.

  • @knowl1969
    @knowl1969 26 днів тому

    Man....that was awesome! What a great song and breakdown! I was playing my SE McCarthy right along with you!

  • @jasonfenter6424
    @jasonfenter6424 23 дні тому +2

    Dude just making that guitar SING the last 4 minutes

  • @mikeopp8
    @mikeopp8 22 дні тому

    I enjoy your videos so much Mr Palmisano. Always so much positivity. Thank you !

  • @wittekjmusic
    @wittekjmusic 26 днів тому

    This is a great song and I love the way you teaching the song step by step. Awesome old guitar reefs* Eric Clapton stile spiced testfully with some Jimmi Hendrix cords slides* Congratulation! Thanks

  • @adambrunner9462
    @adambrunner9462 24 дні тому +4

    This is great on multiple levels! My daughter is 11 and a huge Zach Bryan fan which i think is awesome she appreciates real music so young. That being said when I showed her this she says..."Who is John Mayer?"😁

  • @robertdiehl1281
    @robertdiehl1281 26 днів тому +3

    That song is so Greatful Dead. Of course with some tasty blues licks but it’s almost as though I hear some Dickey Betts Blue Sky vibe. Cool video dude. Great breakdown of the music.

  • @saritaschwedes8393
    @saritaschwedes8393 25 днів тому +1

    what winderful way to spend some monday morning time. thank you. 🌸

  • @zachsmith1741
    @zachsmith1741 25 днів тому

    You're the best, Bro! Thanks for your efforts!

  • @PittmanCustomGuitars
    @PittmanCustomGuitars 26 днів тому +3

    I'm getting some Allman Bros. and Eagles vibes also. I agree, Zach Bryan is a great songwriter. Something In The Orange is currently in the song rotation for the cover band I play with, I may have to suggest this one too...
    Keep on putting out the good content bro!

  • @Beatrice-br3bl
    @Beatrice-br3bl 26 днів тому

    Love this!!❤

  • @patrickbilancione1201
    @patrickbilancione1201 25 днів тому +1

    Zach Bryan and John Mayer. What a great combination.

  • @christsotsoros
    @christsotsoros 26 днів тому +1

    I basically play chords only. Know very little theory and don't know runs or solos or scales. You're way above me in every way, and I love this channel and everything you do. Thanks.

  • @j.a.osorio2005
    @j.a.osorio2005 18 днів тому

    The solo behind the solo is always my favorite thing about the solo

  • @mokilolo5907
    @mokilolo5907 25 днів тому

    Beautiful man

  • @carolyndemaio9075
    @carolyndemaio9075 5 днів тому

    JMs playing feels like a nod to his Paradise Valley album, one of his best IMO

  • @CamCotham
    @CamCotham 24 дні тому

    John absolutely melting it off the cuff at 9:18 kills me, hahaha. You're so inspiring, bud.

  • @JoeRivera7
    @JoeRivera7 26 днів тому +1

    VI IV I aka the They Love Each Other. No surprise there, as I’m pretty sure that’s one of John’s fav dead tunes. So so good

  • @Josh-iw2kw
    @Josh-iw2kw 26 днів тому +4

    9:11
    Saving to learn that bit
    12:50 too

    • @andymanjo
      @andymanjo 24 дні тому

      What are the chords at that point? 13:20

    • @Josh-iw2kw
      @Josh-iw2kw 24 дні тому

      ​​@@andymanjo Sorry man, but I'm totally self-taught with almost no knowledge of theory. I just slow it down and copy finger placement until I'm happy I sound similar enough 😅
      Hopefully someone else sees your comment and responds!

  • @redmosq4197
    @redmosq4197 26 днів тому +3

    Tell me Jerry isn’t coursing through John’s veins.

  • @jaradcook7722
    @jaradcook7722 25 днів тому +2

    Did you see the video he just dropped for this on his UA-cam? Pretty neat.

  • @timbradley135
    @timbradley135 26 днів тому +1

    “Better Days” reminded me of Paul Butterfield’s band of that name. Reaction suggestion for another studio track, their “Please Send Me Someone to Love” with guitar by the great Amos Garrett.

  • @davidrustad2084
    @davidrustad2084 25 днів тому

    Hearing Dickey Betts in there a lot too

  • @chrishimstedtfishing4602
    @chrishimstedtfishing4602 24 дні тому

    Background rhythm reminds me a lot of Grateful Dead riffs. Great vibe!

  • @ryanjepsen4315
    @ryanjepsen4315 17 днів тому

    dude the riffing at 12:50 is crazy cool

  • @BOTthelesser
    @BOTthelesser 7 днів тому

    You go absolutely insane at the end of Oak Island

  • @andymanjo
    @andymanjo 24 дні тому

    PLEASE do a whole lesson on your chords with the pentatonic flair! I’m a guitargate premium member!

  • @michaelbicycle5551
    @michaelbicycle5551 18 днів тому

    Dang thats good

  • @Andrew-Guitar
    @Andrew-Guitar 25 днів тому

    That's the prettiest PRS I've ever seen... and that's saying a lot considering they're all gorgeous

  • @coltgibson8257
    @coltgibson8257 25 днів тому

    He just released a live in studio version on his UA-cam channel. I’d say that’s worth another reaction!

  • @Divided_Highway
    @Divided_Highway 23 дні тому

    Came on your page to literally say jump on this song…can’t believe I’m too late

  • @alexanderroy5713
    @alexanderroy5713 24 дні тому

    OHHHH YAAAAA YES SIR

  • @gdawgs101
    @gdawgs101 21 день тому

    I dig the hell outta that S2 594! I know PRS is known for their crazy figured tops, but they should do more solid color finishes IMO

  • @danielamorim85
    @danielamorim85 25 днів тому

    this song will make you cry of joy Yamandu Costa - Serelepe (Guitar Concerto Night of 39th Shanghai Spring Inter. Music Festival)

  • @WJHProduction
    @WJHProduction 26 днів тому +1

    Mayer / Dead mixes with Jason Isbell

  • @BNelly22
    @BNelly22 25 днів тому

    10:13 Journey “Lights” vibes.

  • @rohit49plus2
    @rohit49plus2 21 день тому

    You should check out the band Wild Rivers. A good song to check out would be thinking bout love, or speak too soon

  • @dms8355
    @dms8355 12 днів тому

    Hey man! Any chance you could do a lesson on the rhythm soloing and pentatonic inversions ?

  • @williamarroyo4242
    @williamarroyo4242 21 день тому

    Jesus f-ing christ man, palmisano does it again, te lo juro 🎉❤😎

  • @IanScottJohnston
    @IanScottJohnston 26 днів тому +2

    Hmmm, this song has an early Rod Stewart sound to it, especially the guitars.

  • @juliusgrisette
    @juliusgrisette 23 дні тому

    This is a jam

  • @Rebareebs360
    @Rebareebs360 24 дні тому

    "i'm so tired of...... The ways of this old world........ wasting it away" Hey driver - Better days

  • @ramirosarabia
    @ramirosarabia 23 дні тому

    Has similar voicings / sound to cold rain and snow & I know you rider. Weir (we are) everywhere 🫡

  • @nathansterrett3054
    @nathansterrett3054 17 днів тому

    what amp you playing through? sounds great

  • @JeremyMaz
    @JeremyMaz 18 днів тому +1

    I’m hearing a lot of George Harrison influence actually

  • @timothywaddell8566
    @timothywaddell8566 24 дні тому

    my man you really gotta react to classical dragon

  • @Tmann42
    @Tmann42 26 днів тому

    Your guitar tone sounds more filled out than usual

  • @spencerludman3915
    @spencerludman3915 24 дні тому

    I know John plays with the Dead, but this sounds a lot like something Dickie Betts would’ve played.

  • @thurstonspurs437
    @thurstonspurs437 26 днів тому

    Would really like to summit a request. How would I go about doing that?

  • @gkjs2003
    @gkjs2003 26 днів тому +8

    There really is no way to put it, other than that this is a perfect song.

  • @boltonserunjogimusic
    @boltonserunjogimusic 20 днів тому

    what do you use to do these reactions

  • @davidrustad2084
    @davidrustad2084 25 днів тому +1

    ...isn't it also just Jack Straw, especially where you're talking that great rhythm playing in the middle? Goes from Friend of the Devil to Jack Straw, basically.

  • @triplelindys
    @triplelindys 26 днів тому +6

    That jump-in by Mayer is literally a riff from Middle Of The Morning by Jason Isbell.

    • @georgesutton2191
      @georgesutton2191 25 днів тому +3

      If you’re talking about the one at 4:13, I’ve heard that riff used in at least a dozen other songs. Let’s not sit here and act like Jason Isbell invented that riff lol.

    • @triplelindys
      @triplelindys 25 днів тому

      @@georgesutton2191 Reading is a skill. I didn't say he invented it. Re-read it. It's the same riff. Just like every I-iv-V riff, it's just there. It is what it is.

    • @lfish21.
      @lfish21. 24 дні тому

      ⁠@@georgesutton2191it is known that Mayer is a fan of Isbell. So the influence is possible.

  • @Grow.YT.Views.3432
    @Grow.YT.Views.3432 26 днів тому +1

    I think is my comfort UA-camr i feel like whenever i watch her videos i feel so relaxed, chill and happy 🩷🥹

  • @jeff1872t
    @jeff1872t 20 днів тому

    What is this? Zack Bryan is terrible.