Roy Buchanan - a quick breakdown
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- Опубліковано 6 вер 2024
- Equipment used today:
Fender Telecaster ‘52 reissue
Fender Twin ‘68 reissue
Strymon Flint Reverb
Kingsley Page
NUX JTC Drum & Looper
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No computers, no audio interfaces, no special mics or cameras. Just my iphone, then uploaded to iMovie then to UA-cam
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Thanks folks 😊
I am 70 years old and have loved playing electric guitar for many decades… I have seen All three of my guitar heroes multiple times ( Terry Kath, Eric Clapton and Roy Buchanan) live. I have been following very closely your UA-cam Channel for several years… over time I have come to the conclusion that you are as gifted as any of my “famous” guitar heroes. You should not concern yourself with what any of the “Toms” of this world have to say… Use your God given virtuosity to be the “Brilliant Original Guitarist” that he meant you to be Paul Stafford Cook!
And he talks about this stuff and breaks it down for us. Amazing times we live in
Same here-I’m 74 & from Chicago & seen Terry Kath multiple times & Albert King 16 times!
here here !!
What a lovely thing to say Michael. Thank you man. Comments like that make it an absolute pleasure to post videos. Cheers 🍻
Nothing against Uncle Larry-he’s brilliant and inspiring. But I enjoy your playing just as much if not more. It’s always musical, interesting, impeccably smooth and creative. No ego at all, just music.
With all due respect to Paul, comparing 'Uncle Larry' to Paul, is unfair to Paul. Tom Bukovac has played on over 1200 albums, including projects by Dan Auerbach and The Black Keys, Kid Rock, Morgan Wallen, Ann Wilson, The Struts, Steven Tyler, Stevie Nicks, Bob Seger, John Oates, Joan Osborne, Vince Gill, Dave Stewart, Joss Stone, Hank Williams Jr., Sheryl Crow, Don Henley, Carrie Underwood, Richard ...
@@rudivorster4442 of course Tom deserves all the respect in the world and objectively is more accomplished as you have correctly pointed out. I’m just giving my honest opinion that I enjoy Paul’s playing just as much.
What lovely words for me to read. Thank you Benjamin! It’s appreciated 🍻
A million miles away. from Irish Tour '74.. always my favourite Rory Intro. Nicely done Paul
I love Buchanan and you've obviously captured his style but with less attack and power. Must say I love it being smoother. Well done Paul. Not many reference my hero.
Thank you Robert, I appreciate your words. Cheers to you 🍻
A big👍from me for both Paul and Roy!
Just remember the truism of opinions and sphincters, my man. You're doin' just fine. You don't owe anyone anything besides genuine self expression.
I like your words mooseymoose 👍. Cheers
Paul, I look forward to every episode of your guitar magic , wisdom, and wit. For a long time it has been clear the influence of the great Tele slinger, Roy B. in your repetoire. You have become so relaxed and facile with his melodies, flavor, and feel yet I appreciate your personal embellishments that make them your own. I think he would as well. Well done sir.
What a lovely comment! Thanks Tim, I appreciate that. 🍻
A million miles away, such a great intro from Irish Tour 74, nice one man
Thanks man, yeah an amazing player was Rory
You are a great and expressive guitarist. You do Roy justice. Nice job.
Thank you Charles, that’s appreciated 🍻
Beautiful! Not many capture Roy’s nuances. Well done! Thanks and the bonus Roy (Gallagher)! My favorite Roys in one vid!
Glad you liked it, cheers Grant 😊
You should go on tour!!!! Nice work. Love both your stuff and Toms... IT would be great to have the two of your do a live 15-20 min session playing and taking some viewers questions... IF it is possible I for one would be on board... Thanks guys for your insight and instructions.
Thank you Jim! Delighted you liked the vid 😊
Classy Paul keep these coming
Thank you Grant 😊🤘
That's my favorite guitar of yours. It's in the right hands and I love to hear where you take it.
Thanks Fred, I do adore that guitar. I’m delighted you like it too, cheers for watching 🍻
I second that, Fred!
Yoy have great insight and tone control... I enjoy you and Tom's instructions and think that a live visit would be fun to watch.... not that my opinion would make that happen however I will be there if it occurs.... Keep us smiling... Thanks.
Maybe one day! 🤣. Thank you man, I’m delighted you liked the vid.
Beautiful tone. Great piece of music. Cheers.
Thanks Greg 👍
Hi Paul that was Beautiful ! I Lost my Mum this week and this has helped , I play too ....
Ah man, I’m sorry to hear that. Condolences my friend, I hope you can find some strength. Well I’m glad my wee video helped in some small way.
That was 23 minutes well spent! Roy and Rory tones in one video! Great playing! - really enjoyed this lesson. 👌
Thank you MrMekyto!
Roy, Rory, and Paul...super sweet combo of the extraordinary...appreciate you!
Thank you Neil 👍
Lovely, as usual Paul. Nice one :):):):):)
Thanks Burtnekkid, cheers 🍻
Paul + Roy Buchanan is THE click magnet for me. Amazing as always, Paul! God bless you always
Well thank you rptnns, delighted you liked my vid 🍻
Thanks Paul. I've loved the sounds of Roy since I heard him and recorded him off the radio when I was a kid, and didn't know who he was until I saw a UA-cam video 30 years later. He was the Rory of the Tele??? Love it. Many thanks, Paul.
Thanks man, delighted you liked my vid. And yes, I totally agree he was the “Rory of the Tele”🤣, absolutely. They both had that “raw” and unpolished sound. Fabulous
You’ve got that Tele singing Paul. So good. If Bukovac mentions you he’s impressed. He’s a great player but so are you mate.
Thank you Glen 👍
Great to be the first in the chat to say fantastic and thank you. Best wishes from Glasgow 👍🎸❤️🎼
Thanks for being the first comment Frank 🤣🤘🍻
Hey Paul I’ve been following Uncle Larry for several years now and I’m a huge fan of his, Jedd Hughes and Guthrie Trapp absolutely love that whole Nashville crew of buddies! I consider you much closer to that level of player than anything us mere mortal amateurs can approach in comparison! So just wanted to let you know that I’m a huge fan of yours and love what you are doing and sharing! You’ve taught me quite a bit and got me started on some very productive practice sessions. So a huge thanks to you on that score!👍🎸🙌👏🫶🤗✌️👋
That makes me very happy to hear man, I’m smiling reading your words. Thank you 🍻😊
Another great piece of awesomeness Paul. Massive thank you for bringing this to us!
Well thank you man, appreciated.
Cool stuff!
Thanks Stewurbach 👍
Good morning Paul! You’ve just put a smile on my face a mile wide!
….until now 🤪…hijacked! Yaaah BAST!
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Glad you liked the vid Shane 🤣👍
I’m not why you think buk referring to you on that. I think it was. U thinking that . You sound tight. On point Anyway great Jam . You were in the zone on roy
Thank you Godbyone. Yes, it might just have been my deep seated insecurities 🤣
I started following you as a recommendation from Tom B. Whatever you took from his last comments, you are one of the only inventive, soulful, artistic gifted guitar virtuosos on the tube. Listening to what you create is only half the fun. Watching you create it is the other half. Thank you for all that you share with us.
Thank you Bob, what a lovely comment! Thank you 🍻
I'm playing this video at 25% speed. Finally after playing for 67 years I'm actually trying to learn something instead of discover something on my own. I never wanted to emulate a guitar player until I heard your Buchanan sample. I did not expect to ever get serious about the guitar. Huge shock.
Well your comment has me smiling! I’m delighted you enjoyed the vid and I wish you many happy hours practicing 👍🍻
Choices, takeoffs and landings...all sweetness to you, Paul.
Paul you have an amazing gift, you are also a brilliant teacher. Like many I also follow Tom's channel, have done from the start. He's a brilliant player, but honestly mate I enjoy your playing equally. Great to get the 'inside' take on Nashville, through TB but I look forward to your content just as much. Stay safe.
Thank you Alister, for those sentiments. Much appreciated 👍🍻
Well I've been back and listened again and listened again and ........yes listened again, I find by listening through my BMW Super Sound System (1970's) and not watching the vid the concentration is completely on the music only and my God Mr. Cook you bastard I began to well up and the inevitable happened .....yes I cried real tears.
My true passion outside my beautiful family is music and I have been told I have an exceptional ear (which is just as well cause my nose ain't that flash lol) and sometimes I think I'm blessed enough to hear sonic nuances that a lot of people don't hear and that my friend is a fantastic gift to have.
Once again thanks man.
tones1957 (New Zealand)
And again Tony, what lovely words to read. I really appreciate that.
Follow your bliss, Paul, whether luminaries concur or not. Keep on keeping on!
Thank you Neil
Thank you thank you!
My pleasure John 👍
Sweet Dreams. That sounds sweet, maybe a tad warm in that middle position w a humbucker, but I love it. Been a fan since I was 13, 52 years ago. The guitar reminds me of Nancy.
I discovered Rory on an album I bought back in '75, called, History of British Blues. That album introduced me to Peter Green as well.
Love roy buchanan i love hot wires album and when a guitar plays the blues album my favourite.
Great stuff Paul (as usual)!!! Your phrasing is at high level.That is the real guitar playing, not distortion based fretboard grinding.
Well thank you sir, your comment leaves me smiling. Cheers 🍻
@@paulstaffordcook8799 Thank You very much, Paul, for Your reply. I am rather adult boy (50+) and several years ago decided to start learning guitar with the purpose to achieve skill level not worse than Brian May and Ritchie Blackmore got together (and preferably better than these guys). I do not have any musical education and use up till now only Internet. After several years of guitar selfeducation I came to the following conclusions:
1) I will NEVER achieve "He CAN play the guitar" skill level in full sense of this phrase. BUT! I'm able to improve my skill level step by step - all I need are strong desire, strong patience and especially knowledge of MUSIC THEORY (it helps very much, cause major third and Lydian Dominant use all the "greats" and God is for EVERYBODY);
2) My personal opinion for now is that overwhealming majority of those guys who present themselves as web guitar instructors are divided into three large categories: 1) good playes but "zero" teachers; 2) good teachers and average players; 3) "zero" teachers and "zero" players (mice are making love in their hands) - 95% of their vids is "bla-bla-bla" intro and 5% - "shitcontent" (sorry for my French);
3) So, the overwhealming minority which deserve my respective attention are "soul" teachers and players who are in love with THE guitar. You, Paul, is one of them. In this connection many of my guitar achievements are "What I've learned from Paul Stafford Cook".
Thank You very much for what You are doing. I wish You and Yours good health and good luck and also wish You 249 K of subscribers in, say, a year.
Also sorry for my reply in the style " His 4-hours report he started with the words: "Ladies and gentlemen! I will be extremely brief!"
@@paulstaffordcook8799 Thank You very much, Paul, for Your reply. I am rather adult boy (50+) and several years ago decided to start learning guitar with the purpose to achieve skill level not worse than Brian May and/or Ritchie Blackmore (and preferably better than these guys got together). I do not have any musical education and use up till now only various Internet resources. After several years of guitar selfeducation I came to the following conclusions:
1) I will NEVER achieve "He CAN play the guitar" skill level in full meaning of this phrase. BUT! I'm able to improve my skill level step by step - all I need are genuine desire, strong patience and especially knowledge of MUSIC THEORY (it helps very much, cause Major Third, Diminished Seventh Arpeggio and Lydian Dominant are used by all the "greats" - so, God is for EVERYBODY);
2) My personal opinion for now is that overwhealming majority of those guys who present themselves as web guitar instructors are divided into three large categories: 1) good or even exellent playes but "zero" teachers; 2) good teachers and average players; 3) "zero" teachers and "mice are making love in their hands" level players - 95% of their vids are "bla-bla-bla" intro and 5% - "shitcontent" (sorry for my French);
3) So, the rest overwhealming minority which deserve my respective attention are "soul" teachers and players who are in love with THE guitar. You, Paul, is one of them and many of my guitar achievements are "What I've learned from Paul Stafford Cook".
Thank You very much for what You are doing. I wish You and Yours good health and good luck and also wish You 249 K of subscribers in, say, a year.
Sorry for my reply in the style of "His 4-hours report he started with the words: "Ladies and gentlemen! I will be extremely brief!"
Cheers,
Lower Advanced Intermediate Beginner level guitar player
I watched that episode of Tom Bucovac's and there was definitely no way that he was referring to your playing. If ever l was to think of someone who plays in the pocket it would be you Paul. Nice channeling of Roy. Wasn't he just so good.😃
Well thank you Tony. Cheers 🍻
Hi Paul , absolutely love you rendition if Rorys “a million miles away” wow just fantastic.
I remember you playing this too with your Vox AC30 S1 you had “ i have one now” great amp.
All cool stuff mate 🎸👍🏻
Thanks John, delighted you liked my Rory impression. And you have a good memory!
crazy man, if roy had your touch i could listen to him, however his tone is too grating for my ear. you have a great touch...god blessssssss
Thank you Frank 🍻
Wonderful Paul! Great stuff 👍😀
Thank you Glen, delighted you’re still watching my wee videos 😊.
After Hours or 5 string blues would be nice to!
Just - wonderful - thank you 🙂
Thanks Blackie 🍻
Damn! Great job!! Im so happy i found this. Thank you!
Well thank you Rob, glad you liked the vid.
Oh my! Once again absolutely wonderful! You do have to do something about the noise in that twin thought..
Thanks bambule 👍. And yes, I think you’re right about the Twin.
Nice job Paul! 👏
Thank you, 🍻
Nice Paul!!!
Thank you Jeff
Real nice Roy flavoring 👍
Thank you Wildeman
Love Roy and Rory
If Tom Bukovac said to me nice plunkin and that I had a lot of soul I'd order a headstone and footstone and hire Brisbane's best engraver. 😊
Fantastic Tele
Thank you Anthony 👍
Bravo on the intro. A subtle tease from Uncle Larry sounds like a compliment to me.What's in a Pro.... Love that tele when you play it dude.
Thank you Christian! Your comment has me smiling 🍻
Majestic
You are one the only guitarists (apart from me of course) that recreates the Rory magic. Thank you. Now all you have to do is run around the stage and leap 10feet in the air while playing it :)
Thanks Eoin. I’ll maybe need to limber up before I try that 🤣. Cheers
Hiya Paul, thanks for highlighting Buchanan. I'm still waiting for Mojo doing a proper job on him. I prefer a little tone roll off on the tele so there's less picking noise. I follow Bukovac but sometimes everything is so Nashville. I ain't buying those records. Most of the time I struggle to work out what he's doing unlike your vids. I love Tom when he does his ambient, blues & Genesis stuff. His stuff with his ex was sublime. Anyway have you had that Twin looked at yet before it pops? Take care,
Nick
Oh My Oh My.
I wish my 'mistakes' were as good as yours Paul!😃
🤣, thanks Skintslots
love your playing paul, quickly becoming my favourite guitar player. how about some homework , i need a challenge to focus on to becoming a better guitar player, what kind of homework have you given students in the past
Thank you! I’m delighted you like my playing. As regards homework? I guess it all depends on where you are with your playing. But it would be a great idea to pick a chord and connect all 3 different positions of that chord by playing single notes up and down the neck.
I also don't have huge hands. I've considered flipping and reorganizing the control plate (would require a wee bit of re-wiring) to get the vol and tone controls closer to hand for swells. Anyway, nice job. I was fortunate to have seen Roy B live at a blues festival in the 1980s - wonderful player. I note you didn't play slide with a beer bottle - one of Roy's live tricks, which he may have borrowed from Danny G or perhaps Danny borrowed it from Roy.
I thought Tom’s comment about the UA-camr that needs to slow down was John Cordy
I have been looking for 2 to 3 years for an aged Custom Shop Tele with a humbucker in the neck. I have found a few, but the aging always looks horrible. Yours looks fantastic. Cheers, mate!
Well thank you David, I’m delighted you like my Tele. 🍻
What a fantastic video have a wonderful day Paul also how was your weekend ❤😊
Thank you Aminahmed! 🍻
Never in my life have I ever considered Roy Buchanan and Rory Gallagher to have much in common regarding their guitar playing
For me, they’re both very “raw” and unpolished sounding…. I can hear brute force in their playing.
Awesome playing mate, do you ever play live ?
Thank you Chip! Not really, no. I used to be in a pub band for 15 years in the 90s and beyond, but now it’s just playing for the camera. Delighted you like my playing 🍻
Usually keeping up with Guthrie Trapp and Uncle Larry but stumbled across this. Awesome playing buddy just my shit you’re playing here.
Glad you liked it. Cheers for watching 🍻😊
Hi! Did you mod the Tele for the Bare Knukle humbucker to fit in into the neck position? Regards ... Sounds fantastic btw, very lively and dynamic
Hi! Yes, I bought the pickup and then gave the guitar to my local tech. He had to use his router to enlarge the pickup cavity.
Brilliant what a great lesson......any chance of Amos Garrets Midnight at the Oasis solo?
Thanks Martyn. I’ll give that a good listen…..
Cheers mate!🍻
Brad Paisley also comes to mind with your style of playing.😉
Keep in mind that Tom is a master of rug pulling.😂🤣🤙
Thanks GW. Yeah, I need to learn to be more secure in my own mind 🤣. Cheers for watching my friend, and enjoy the rest of your weekend.
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You already know the first rule of being a musician, just know your abilities and be confident where you are. When you come across new sounds and skills, add them as you go along.
The worst thing wr can do is compare ourselves to others because they have just as many insecurities, but perhaps they hide they a bit better.
I learned very young that there will always be people who are bigger, stronger, faster, and more skilled than I am. All I can do is be me. If I want to be better at something then I need to seek out the mean to accomplish that.😉
Of course there is always room for improvement, but be comfortable with where you are and chase what you want to improve and steal it by all means!😂🤣🤙
@@gwbuilder5779Thanks GW, wise words.
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Thanks Charlie 😊
Very nice playing dude. That tele is a beaut. Don’t ever sell it.
Thanks Floaty, I’m delighted you like my Tele. I love it too. 🍻
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Blooooody Hell Paul bloody Cook, man alive I've heard so many versions of the piece of music but ..... FUCK ....... man I am a straight guy as straight as an arrow but right now I can honestly say "I'm in love with you."
Holy heck those gorgeous chord structures and harmonic overtones made my skin creep they were sooooo beautifully tasty man, you truly are blessed my friend.
Thank you and take care, from your straight (now slightly bent) admirer lol
tones1957 (New Zealand)
I’m sitting here on the sofa, chuckling 🤣. Well thank you Tony, comments like that make it a pleasure to post my silly wee videos. Cheers mate 🍻
Hi Roy, Love your style of playing. I would like to ask you your opinion of Superalloy IN 109 strings (Thomastik Infeld 009 -042) on a Telecaster?
Hmm…. I do have lots of experience with Thomastik Infeld strings….. however never with gauge 9….. I have 10s on my Gretsch, and 11s on a couple of Gibsons (both from Thomastik). I love them. I did try the Thomastik (11s) on a Tele, and I loved it!
No Paul why in the world would you think that was a comment towards you? And even if, your path is your path.
Thank you Wallqvist….. it must reflect my insecurities 🤣
@@paulstaffordcook8799 damn those feeling, they haunt me aswell from time to time. A struggle. You're on top of your own game and you are doing very well!
@@wallqvistphotography4937Thanks man
Thank You very much, Paul, for Your reply. I am rather adult boy (50+) and several years ago decided to start learning guitar with the purpose to achieve skill level not worse than Brian May and/or Ritchie Blackmore (and preferably better than these guys got together). I do not have any musical education and use up till now only various Internet resources. After several years of guitar selfeducation I came to the following conclusions:
1) I will NEVER achieve "He CAN play the guitar" skill level in full meaning of this phrase. BUT! I'm able to improve my skill level step by step - all I need are genuine desire, strong patience and especially knowledge of MUSIC THEORY (it helps very much, cause Major Third, Diminished Seventh Arpeggio and Lydian Dominant are used by all the "greats" - so, God is for EVERYBODY);
2) My personal opinion for now is that overwhealming majority of those guys who present themselves as web guitar instructors are divided into three large categories: 1) good or even exellent playes but "zero" teachers; 2) good teachers and average players; 3) "zero" teachers and "mice are making love in their hands" level players - 95% of their vids are "bla-bla-bla" intro and 5% - "shitcontent" (sorry for my French);
3) So, the rest overwhealming minority which deserve my respective attention are "soul" teachers and players who are in love with THE guitar. You, Paul, is one of them and many of my guitar achievements are "What I've learned from Paul Stafford Cook".
Thank You very much for what You are doing. I wish You and Yours good health and good luck and also wish You 249 K of subscribers in, say, a year.
Sorry for my reply in the style of "His 4-hours report he started with the words: "Ladies and gentlemen! I will be extremely brief!"
Cheers,
Lower Advanced Intermediate Beginner level guitar player
Hi Ussrobama. What a lovely comment! Genuinely, you have left a smile on my face. Thank you Sir, I even showed your comment to my wife. Happy practicing man, cheers 👍🍻
Anybody who calls out another player , of your level, is merely threatened or insecure.
Thank you Sean 🍻
Hi Paul , the Nashville Bretheren players know who you are, through youtube and word of mouth, they wont comment on youre videos for fear of bringing you attention and rain on their parade, im afraid thats life, sucks i know.
Thanks Chieftain, I like what you’re saying. Cheers 🍻
Sounds pretty "Swell" to me.
I see what you did there 😉
@@paulstaffordcook8799 I wish I was a fraction of the guitarist you are. Truly unique and artistic. I enjoy your playing and videos immensely.
@@DVS513Thanks man, I appreciate that 🍻
I don't personally live and die on the advice of Mr. Tom. He knows he is not the best guitar player who ever lived, but he is quick to tell you he is better than you and while that may be true, it's not very kind. His ego may be warranted, but gets in the way of some people actually respecting the guy.
On the other hand, you never project any negativity, and are expressive without making stupid faces! I enjoy your videos and have never heard you rush, not once. But maybe I just don't know any better. I will learn more from your videos because you take the time to actually teach, not to preach.
Well thank you for those words Mike! I appreciate that. In fact I even showed your comment to my wife, as it’s cheered me up big time. 🍻
I wouldn't worry about criticism....its all subjective...depending on what one wants to achieve ...I remember my wife commented when I was listening to Stanley Jordan ( virtuoso jazz guitar player) ....after about 10 minutes....says " bloody hell for the love of God can't he go away and learn to write a song like Taylor Swift ".... I can appreciate both sides as a player....but most skilled players to the average listener are kinda on dimensional and boring...they're like " don't bore us just get to the chorus " lol...then of course there's players who are great players but also write great songs...Mark knopler. ..John mayer....pete Townshend...me I think you're great paul...ive stolen so so many ideas from you over the last few years...I wish I had your feel...lm a bit sloppy
Thanks Paul. I laughed when I read your wife’s comment 🤣. I think my wife can relate
Great playing and all, but drinking (coffee?) in front of the camera and doing all these horrible noises, not fun to watch and hear.
If someone would sit next to me and make these noises while drinking....boy oh boy.
What year is that guitar that thing sounds pretty amazing and I don’t usually like Humbuckers in a tele but that thing sounds amazing. Nice playing very tasty
Thanks Tonya, I’m delighted you like my Tele. I bought new in 2017. It’s a custom shop Fender ‘52 heavy relic” Telecaster. It was obviously a lipstick neck pickup originally, but I’ve since swapped the stock pups for a Seymour Duncan Quarter Pound bridge and a Bare Knuckle Stormy Monday (unpotted) neck. It also has a 550k tone pot. I absolutely adore this guitar.
@@paulstaffordcook8799 sounds pretty perfect. I had a bill Nash years ago 52 relict Guitar which my friend still has which sounded amazing too