I speak for everyone here: please don't make us wait another two years for a video. You may be the best all around musician any of us have ever seen. It's a thrill to watch you master these seemingly untouchable songs.
What the fuck, how does this only have 39k views? You’ve been blessed by the rock gods, commenting so hopefully you’ll be blessed by the algorithm gods too.
he wrote that 41 years ago, in no time... and ppl , like you are still recording it almost like a badge of accomplishment ... thats awesome challenge: do what he did, and exalt in the fact of watching kids recreate your stuff half a century from now. note: it looks like you have what it takes young man, enjoy
Great chops and no stunk face :) This is Eric Johnson’s Bourree ala Bach and you played in the classical style :) You’ll have a long and amazing musical career.
After a decade of watching UA-cam videos I can finally proclaim that if anyone can find it within themselves to criticize this video they must hate life itself.
The timing, the phrasing, the feel…everything was spot on. It gave me goosebumps just like the original did hearing it for the first time when it came out.
While this kind of talent just doesn't come up, I'm sure there is a very dedicated mom and dad behind this video. I'll give them between 10-20% of all the credit. The rest goes to you. I know it is an amazing amount of resilience, perseverence and discipline that went into this. You will do great at literally anything you wish to pick up in life. god bless.
Top-notch. Great work man. I did a one-man band of the solo to Freewill by Rush many years ago. I thought it was gonna break the internet but wasn't nearly as cool as this video. Needless to say it got like 500 views and then I deleted it. hehe.
I don't get. UA-cam recommends me so much stuff. And so much is crap. All the while... This has been on UA-cam. My god. Only now it appeared in my recommendation list. You know how clickbait always says 'mind is blown!'? Well, this time, it was true. Unbelievable. Excellent work my friend. Truly inspiring to watch.
Owen, seriously. I believe, like many here, that you are the best musician we're going to have in years to come. Invest heavily in your career or find someone who can, don't throw away what you have.
Thank you I really appreciate it! I’m really focusing on my career right now and trying to take it to the next step and this comment helped hahaah thank you
Guy wasn't satisfied enough to cover the song perfectly on guitar but felt they needed to do bass and drums as well. Right on you mad bloke. Keep influencing others with your music
If someone showed me this, pretending it was the original, I would definitely fall for it. I can't hear a single difference between your cover and the original. Incredible to say the least.
Just so well played, reminded me of the original, in the best possible way, all the way through. And so well recorded/mixed that you'd think it was the same studio(s) and engineers.
I must have been one of your earliest subscribers. It breaks my heart and frankly upsets me to see your number of subscribers. I see a huge increase coming for you. Your talent is such a pleasure to witness. I’m believing for your subscribers to multiply 50 times within a year.
back then people in awe when someone cover this piece perfectly, now you cover entire instruments, wow ! back then was so easy to pick up a name for a technique such as yngwie for sweeppicking, van hallen for tapping, joe satriani and steve vai as legato and whammy explorer, nowadays, I admit it, there's so many young talented virtuosso in your era, almost have all technique above.
The woods are now full of UA-cam prodigies covering really challenging music. The difference among them is in the minute tonal and performance subtleties (vibrato, phrasing, timing, the mechanics of getting from one note to the next) and this performance nails all of that to an almost absurd degree. Jaw dropping.
I admire you greatly not only for playing a great song from a great guitarist on 3 different instruments, but wearing a Rush shirt on is the cherry on top! Best band ever!
the guitar tone is heavenly. That and the playing on everything sounded like the original recording… you are a master and either an inspiration to keep playing or an inspiration to stop lol. Keep rocking man
Owen that was AWESOME ! That is one of my FAVORITE songs of ALL TIME and you played EVERYTHING note for note ... without a mistake ! You are an INSPRIATION to all of us ! it can be done by someone other than Eric himself . Seeing you play all the instruments ......I`m sure Eric Johnson would even be impressed ! Well done
Amazing talent . Thanks for posting. You play the drums just as well as the guitar. I see a lot of natural talent along with a lot of hard work. Keep the vids comin
Dude, you’re so young and accomplished a feat many guitar players (including myself) just cannot pull off and couldn’t dream of it…. Let alone on bass, and drums too!! Keep going, you’re crazy good!!!
I've never heard a cover with the same tone that Eric has and perfectly played and more amazing than that is that you play all the instruments, just awesome my respects
Rush 2112 T-shirt? Bold! What, like two decades before you were born? Still, shows you know which way is up. Great performance(s). I enjoyed it, so thanks for postin!
I hope Eric sees this and watches with pride! Outstanding performance!!! I can’t tell you how refreshing it is to see young musicians appreciate the music of my youth!! And the Rush shirt is the icing on the cake. You are going places!!!
The UA-cam algo has been throwing Cliffs of Dover at me all day. As a hamfist novice guitarist, if I can get even close to your performance, I would be happy. Great talent! Inspiring!
Speechless. Started this video expecting it to be a hashed together, yet bold attempt of a famously challenging piece (totally new to this channel btw), but instead found it to be jaw-dropping. I think I could die happy if I were able to pull that off.
Now go watch one of his Dream Theater covers. I watch one regularly when I want a dose of a complete awe. Commit to the whole thing because the last half of either song is just nuts.
Mate! Your skills are incredible! I truly hope that you're proud of yourself, and that you're still loving being a musician. For the sake of everyone please keep playing 😊
57k views!!?....naw man give this kid his UA-cam Plaque stat! That was freaking sensational. As a person who has sooooooo much for this song and has heard so many covers of it and this is by far the best. Eric Johnson would 100% approve. Great job kid ya earned a sub. Keep it going dont let anything hold you back.
I've loved this song ever since I heard it for the first time on Guitar Hero 3. You did an amazing job on all the instruments. You are truly a God given talent. Perhaps I'll see you in concert someday!
Wow. Have you ever been cooking something and tried to add a teaspoon of this or a tablespoon of that, and your hand slips and you add way more than you intended? I think maybe the Lord does this sometimes with people, adding way more talent than he intended. I am very impressed. :-)
I seen Eric Johnson live Ah Via Musicom tour in 1991 with Steve Miller, technically Eric is the master, this young man multi instruments, closing my eyes, only my ears, virtually identical. Kudos Sir
Owen, you're one of a kind. Your talent is surpassed only by your work ethic and imagination. You've made so many people happy with these videos, you should be so proud! Thanks for so many smiles, bud...and ROCK ON!!!
Good lord, son, that tone. Just perfect. This took me back to when a friend of mine called me up and said to come over because he'd just taped this guitar player on Austin City Limits that I had to hear (you weren't even born yet, which makes me feel even older, lol) So there we were watching this crappy VHS tape of Eric Johnson playing out of a three inch TV speaker. Such a gift to watch up-and-coming talent today in HD and full stereo at the click of a mouse.
Excellent job Owen! I've met EJ twice and he gave me his Dunlop Jazz iii pick. He's the kindest and most humble person imaginable. I'm sure he would really be delighted with your cover of this challenging song. You are phenomenal!
Amazing Owen! That's the first time I've seen someone attempt that EJ classic! You nailed it! It's great to see some of you young guys covering the tunes us old guys grew up with.
Seems as though I/we've been waiting a lifetime for this Owen. But I will say it was well worth the wait. It was spectacular sir! Thank you for sharing your frankly ridiculous amount of talent with us mere mortals.
Come on, be honest... It's three different kids, triplets I suppose. Ever since seeing you do "This Dying Soul" I've been unable to wrap my head around the amazingness of it all. As have all of my musician peers. Mark my words kid, someone's going to make a star out of you. You'll be surprised who's got eyes on you.
Wow!!! There you are! and you've grown! Was wondering if you were still playing music, and here you are! Still amazing as ever! Great cover and sounds awesome! As always great job! Cant wait to see more stuff! Keep Rockin!!!👏👏👏
1) excellent job. 2) that shirt. 3) what I really like about the number of covers of this song is hearing them played on different guitars. If anyone ever doubted that guitars sound different from each other, these covers should eliminate any doubt.
Excellent cover. Good seeing you upload again Owen, it's been a while. What a classic song to come back with as well. Eric will probably be chuffed with your rendition. The tone is spot on, your skill on all the instruments is very impressive. Bravo!
good god that intro may as well have been the master recording - perfect
This guy makes it looks so easy and effortless it's almost illegal
Exceptional, and NICE! ...so right on! Where are the millions of views?
I speak for everyone here: please don't make us wait another two years for a video. You may be the best all around musician any of us have ever seen. It's a thrill to watch you master these seemingly untouchable songs.
I won't! Thank you, I already have a video that I will be filming in the next 2 weeks!
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@@OwenDavey dude for real just amazing! everything was so cleanly played loved it!
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@@KendrickRowenand that's ok! Recording music isn't easy and life is busy and no one here is owed anything at all.
What the fuck, how does this only have 39k views? You’ve been blessed by the rock gods, commenting so hopefully you’ll be blessed by the algorithm gods too.
hahah hopefully! Thank you
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I can't believe how effortless that performance was. This kid's playing Cliffs of Dover like it was no big deal. 😂 Wow!
But can you do it on guitar hero?
3 millions views thats what you deserve there. Eric Johnson could be real proud
he wrote that 41 years ago, in no time... and ppl , like you are still recording it almost like a badge of accomplishment ... thats awesome
challenge: do what he did, and exalt in the fact of watching kids recreate your stuff half a century from now.
note: it looks like you have what it takes young man, enjoy
Young man. You’ve brought joy in my heart. To watch this generation still rockin. I feel good for humanity.
The fact that you're rocking a rush shirt just makes me like this even more haha. This cover is nuts. You did a great job!
thank you!!!
lol. First thing I noticed.
You beat me to it!
We want a cover of manhatan
I just hope Eric Johnson appreciates this young man's incredible performance 👏
thank you! I wonder if he's seen it
Great chops and no stunk face :) This is Eric Johnson’s Bourree ala Bach and you played in the classical style :) You’ll have a long and amazing musical career.
I'm sure someone will get this to the Johnson people. You could consider sending it to his manager.
Eric may have to think twice about a guitar battle with this talented lad.
Impressive
2 years man, don’t do that with us 😂😂😂😂😂😂 you’re amazing
After a decade of watching UA-cam videos I can finally proclaim that if anyone can find it within themselves to criticize this video they must hate life itself.
The timing, the phrasing, the feel…everything was spot on. It gave me goosebumps just like the original did hearing it for the first time when it came out.
Hands down for the perfect timing, tone and harmonics!
Great performance with magic hands and fluffy hair!
This actually brought me to tears. So perfect. Brings vack great memories. Great job guys.
While this kind of talent just doesn't come up, I'm sure there is a very dedicated mom and dad behind this video. I'll give them between 10-20% of all the credit. The rest goes to you. I know it is an amazing amount of resilience, perseverence and discipline that went into this. You will do great at literally anything you wish to pick up in life. god bless.
Un-freaking-believable..... and a Rush fan too.... You are awesome!
Perfect. This kid learned every nuance. What a stud
Outfriggenstanding young man. Tone and everything else is on point. I wonder if the man has seen this...
Top-notch. Great work man. I did a one-man band of the solo to Freewill by Rush many years ago. I thought it was gonna break the internet but wasn't nearly as cool as this video. Needless to say it got like 500 views and then I deleted it. hehe.
thank you man! I've been watching your videos since I just first started playing guitar. I would love to see that hahah!
One kid. Lots of magic ✨
I saw Joe Satriani play that, November 1991 @San Jose State University 🎶
Omg 2 minutes and can’t believe this. Sounds literally like the studio version. Crazyyyyy
I'm a simple guy. Owen posts, I like. Then I watch
I don't get. UA-cam recommends me so much stuff. And so much is crap. All the while... This has been on UA-cam. My god. Only now it appeared in my recommendation list. You know how clickbait always says 'mind is blown!'? Well, this time, it was true. Unbelievable. Excellent work my friend. Truly inspiring to watch.
Owen, seriously. I believe, like many here, that you are the best musician we're going to have in years to come. Invest heavily in your career or find someone who can, don't throw away what you have.
Thank you I really appreciate it! I’m really focusing on my career right now and trying to take it to the next step and this comment helped hahaah thank you
Very serious musician
Guy wasn't satisfied enough to cover the song perfectly on guitar but felt they needed to do bass and drums as well. Right on you mad bloke. Keep influencing others with your music
I ever seen a musician like you. Never give up body!! The world needs someone like you.
Perfection score 9.98
Performance 99.99
Credibility 1000%
For the record I'd score myself around 25% on a good day lol.
hahaha wow thank you!
If someone showed me this, pretending it was the original, I would definitely fall for it. I can't hear a single difference between your cover and the original. Incredible to say the least.
Best cover I've heard of this song by a country mile
Owen is back
i Saw his "In the Name Of God cover" years back. I knew immediately the kid was a one of a kind!
keep killing it brother & saving the culture
Those two DT covers are absolutely ridiculous. Mind boggling.
Steve Vai called.....asked why are you not touring.
You blaze to perfection.🤟🎸
Just so well played, reminded me of the original, in the best possible way, all the way through. And so well recorded/mixed that you'd think it was the same studio(s) and engineers.
My God. Astonishing playing young man. Freaking nailed it. Timing, feel, tone, the spirit. We all salute you. 🫡
thanks Douglas!
Can't say more than what's already been said. Bravo. Oh, sweet shirt too.
haha thank you
I must have been one of your earliest subscribers. It breaks my heart and frankly upsets me to see your number of subscribers. I see a huge increase coming for you. Your talent is such a pleasure to witness. I’m believing for your subscribers to multiply 50 times within a year.
Thank you I really appreciate that! I hope so!
@@OwenDavey ALL things are possible to those who believe!!!!!
back then people in awe when someone cover this piece perfectly, now you cover entire instruments, wow ! back then was so easy to pick up a name for a technique such as yngwie for sweeppicking, van hallen for tapping, joe satriani and steve vai as legato and whammy explorer, nowadays, I admit it, there's so many young talented virtuosso in your era, almost have all technique above.
So so good! Great phrasing and timing which is always the hardest thing to get right when covering Eric.
thank you!
The woods are now full of UA-cam prodigies covering really challenging music. The difference among them is in the minute tonal and performance subtleties (vibrato, phrasing, timing, the mechanics of getting from one note to the next) and this performance nails all of that to an almost absurd degree. Jaw dropping.
Great comment. I also love that he puts so much effort into recreating the tones in all his videos. The production quality is worth noting.
I admire you greatly not only for playing a great song from a great guitarist on 3 different instruments, but wearing a Rush shirt on is the cherry on top! Best band ever!
I appreciate that thanks! I think I might be due for a rush cover
the guitar tone is heavenly. That and the playing on everything sounded like the original recording… you are a master and either an inspiration to keep playing or an inspiration to stop lol. Keep rocking man
Owen that was AWESOME ! That is one of my FAVORITE songs of ALL TIME and you played EVERYTHING note for note ... without a mistake ! You are an INSPRIATION to all of us ! it can be done by someone other than Eric himself . Seeing you play all the instruments ......I`m sure Eric Johnson would even be impressed ! Well done
Thank you!! I really appreciate that, also hopefully he’s seen it but I don’t know
Amazing talent . Thanks for posting. You play the drums just as well as the guitar. I see a lot of natural talent along with a lot of hard work. Keep the vids comin
Dude, you’re so young and accomplished a feat many guitar players (including myself) just cannot pull off and couldn’t dream of it…. Let alone on bass, and drums too!! Keep going, you’re crazy good!!!
Wow, thanks!
I've never heard a cover with the same tone that Eric has and perfectly played
and more amazing than that is that you play all the instruments, just awesome my respects
This deserves more views !! This is definitely one of the best covers !! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
Check out jack Thamarats version if u really wanna be blown away
Rush 2112 T-shirt? Bold! What, like two decades before you were born? Still, shows you know which way is up. Great performance(s). I enjoyed it, so thanks for postin!
hahah yes! thank you!
Outstanding! I've been playing 55 years and I couldn't do it this clean. Keep it up!
thanks Jeff!
This is the most talented kid I've ever seen.
The smoothest and cleanest cover I've ever seen.
Awesome job dude!!
thank you I appreciate it!
gotta say there's plenty of Eric Johnson covers of this song, but this is the only one that covers it all.
Proud of your work kiddo. Keep it up.
I hope Eric sees this and watches with pride! Outstanding performance!!! I can’t tell you how refreshing it is to see young musicians appreciate the music of my youth!! And the Rush shirt is the icing on the cake. You are going places!!!
Thank you!!
The UA-cam algo has been throwing Cliffs of Dover at me all day. As a hamfist novice guitarist, if I can get even close to your performance, I would be happy.
Great talent! Inspiring!
I think this may officially be the best cover of this song on the internet, excellent!
Speechless. Started this video expecting it to be a hashed together, yet bold attempt of a famously challenging piece (totally new to this channel btw), but instead found it to be jaw-dropping.
I think I could die happy if I were able to pull that off.
Now go watch one of his Dream Theater covers. I watch one regularly when I want a dose of a complete awe. Commit to the whole thing because the last half of either song is just nuts.
@@Blackcreekstudios Will do - thanks 😊
Honestly one of the best covers for this song that I’ve heard. Most people try to add a little bit of a twist to it but this is 🔥🔥
Mate! Your skills are incredible! I truly hope that you're proud of yourself, and that you're still loving being a musician.
For the sake of everyone please keep playing 😊
This is spot on. Incredible.
These three guys are going someplace someday.
57k views!!?....naw man give this kid his UA-cam Plaque stat! That was freaking sensational. As a person who has sooooooo much for this song and has heard so many covers of it and this is by far the best. Eric Johnson would 100% approve. Great job kid ya earned a sub. Keep it going dont let anything hold you back.
He almost smiles at 1:24 but then he remembers he wasn't programmed to smile
Holy cow. At that age I was playing this song on guitar hero and dreaming some day I could play it. You're living that dream. Amazing, keep it up!
I cant believe i just watched this. Holy crap. Keep it up bro, that was otherwoldly.
hahah thanks!!
It's almost like listening to the original. Phenomenal cover!
I've loved this song ever since I heard it for the first time on Guitar Hero 3. You did an amazing job on all the instruments. You are truly a God given talent. Perhaps I'll see you in concert someday!
Wow - this is by far the best cover of Cliffs of Dover I've ever heard. Amazing!
Dude you´re out of this world!
hahah thanks
That intro brought a tear to my eye. Saw Eric back in '91 and that was a great show. Amazing cover and it's been too long. Get some Satch
wow thank you! I wish I could see him live I haven’t yet
Wow. Have you ever been cooking something and tried to add a teaspoon of this or a tablespoon of that, and your hand slips and you add way more than you intended? I think maybe the Lord does this sometimes with people, adding way more talent than he intended. I am very impressed. :-)
Well worth the two year wait. Freaking awesome bro. Nailed it to perfection as always.
Incredible attention to detail. GOAT’D
I seen Eric Johnson live Ah Via Musicom tour in 1991 with Steve Miller, technically Eric is the master, this young man multi instruments, closing my eyes, only my ears, virtually identical. Kudos Sir
Thank you
Man, that guitar tone could hardly be any closer to the original...
Thank you! I'm using an Axe FX III on this one and it really helped me get as close as I could
Holy shit. Had chills the entire time. Best cover of this song without a shadow of a doubt.
Extra points for the RUSH t-shirt!
Keep going Owen... we in Cuba are amazed at your mastership with the instruments... playing all those heavy classics. God bless you always my boy.
This was incredible. Not only to play the guitar part so well but to do it the same with the drums and bass is just insane! Keep up the great work!!
My favorite instrumental of all time and you knocked it out of the park. Absolutely amazing. 👍
Owen, you're one of a kind. Your talent is surpassed only by your work ethic and imagination. You've made so many people happy with these videos, you should be so proud! Thanks for so many smiles, bud...and ROCK ON!!!
Wow, thank you!
Good lord, son, that tone. Just perfect. This took me back to when a friend of mine called me up and said to come over because he'd just taped this guitar player on Austin City Limits that I had to hear (you weren't even born yet, which makes me feel even older, lol) So there we were watching this crappy VHS tape of Eric Johnson playing out of a three inch TV speaker. Such a gift to watch up-and-coming talent today in HD and full stereo at the click of a mouse.
thats amazing! He is such a unique player especially for his time so I can imagine that would be pretty cool to see for the first time
Dont care how long it takes, you always impress me like its the first time. Btw really good choice for the song
Thank you!!
Finally someone gets it right! That lucious tone on the bridge pickup! great job!
Hey Owen,,,great job ,,,actually the best one I ever seen . - RJ
Excellent job Owen! I've met EJ twice and he gave me his Dunlop Jazz iii pick. He's the kindest and most humble person imaginable. I'm sure he would really be delighted with your cover of this challenging song. You are phenomenal!
You’ve always played at such a high level it’s unbelievable, Owen. Nothing can stop you now.
This has to be one of the best version I’ve seen in cover form 😮
Amazing Owen! That's the first time I've seen someone attempt that EJ classic! You nailed it! It's great to see some of you young guys covering the tunes us old guys grew up with.
thanks a lot!
I love this song. It used to always put me in an upbeat type of mood :) I haven't heard it in years til now.
Seems as though I/we've been waiting a lifetime for this Owen. But I will say it was well worth the wait. It was spectacular sir! Thank you for sharing your frankly ridiculous amount of talent with us mere mortals.
wow thank you!!
I have seen this song covered a LOT but never like this. Bravo to you!
That's awesome, Owen. Great to see you again. Thank you so much for sharing. Cheers.
Come on, be honest... It's three different kids, triplets I suppose.
Ever since seeing you do "This Dying Soul" I've been unable to wrap my head around the amazingness of it all. As have all of my musician peers.
Mark my words kid, someone's going to make a star out of you. You'll be surprised who's got eyes on you.
Wow!!! There you are! and you've grown! Was wondering if you were still playing music, and here you are! Still amazing as ever! Great cover and sounds awesome! As always great job! Cant wait to see more stuff! Keep Rockin!!!👏👏👏
1) excellent job. 2) that shirt. 3) what I really like about the number of covers of this song is hearing them played on different guitars. If anyone ever doubted that guitars sound different from each other, these covers should eliminate any doubt.
Excellent cover. Good seeing you upload again Owen, it's been a while. What a classic song to come back with as well. Eric will probably be chuffed with your rendition. The tone is spot on, your skill on all the instruments is very impressive. Bravo!
Thanks a lot!