@jeff - YES - YES - YES - YES and YES!! Most rhythm guitarists of the day were strumming the exact same pattern throughout a song. Lennon uses SO much syncopation and adds surprises to his rhythm whilst staying true to the song. There is SO much rhythmic inventiveness in his playing that it boggles the mind. Not only (in my humble opinion) was he the greatest rock singer of the 60's but he was unparalleled as a rhythm guitarist back then.
@@grahamjarmanThey’re very different guitarists, John and Paul. Lennon defines rock and roll rhythm guitar, but Paul was massively inventive as a guitarist. Paul almost kinda invented the D.I.Y. ‘indie’ sound with McCartney 1, further developed on Ram, the influence of which is still felt in a lot of modern rock music. Paul has stuff like ‘Your Majesty’ that blows the water out of 99% of other guitar playing rhythmically.
Fascinating demo with the e-bow -- I'd heard of it but don't think I'd actually seen it in practice! Let me join in the chorus of people thankful that your voice is back, and as always thanks for the time and effort you put into your lessons.
As usual, fantastic lesson Mike! That Yogi Bear joke never gets old! Thanks for keeping Beatles music alive and well! Hope that all is well with you! 👍👍
Glad your voice is back Mike. Great video! One of my favourites off the White album. This song is another good example of an interesting Lennon chord progression. The Gminor coming in on bar 6 and 8 was always a highlight of the song for me. Great stuff!
Great tutorial. This song is a great showcase for the Gibson acoustic. Picking one up is a bit deflating It's not the greatest guitar - but it has a singular sound that is heard when you rake the pick across the strings, it is almost a percussive accompaniment to the strings played. You hear it on every Beatles song where it is played. You'll go down in history Mike - your videos will be played well into the future as fans and scholars try to figure out what made this band what it was, I thank you!
Fantastic lesson as always…. Fascinating George part - wonder if he was a little bit disinterested at this point - but amazingly comes together into a great song. Thanks for all the work you do on these videos
That little recorder lick in the third verse was genius. When you mentioned it at the beginning, I couldn't remember until you played it. Not sure if Chris or Paul played it on the recording.
I love the “Fool on the Hill” line and then the Recorder playing 🪈 😂 I love all their song references in this song .. Strawberry Fields, I am the Walrus, Lady Madonna, Fool on the Hill, Fixing a Hole.. it’s so great ❤😂
Great work, as usual. I'll always think both John and Paul benefited from having the other's 'oversight' or 'editorial approval' on their so-called 'co-songwriting'. As their solo albums were released and my head-shaking continued (and my listening reviews included "this lacks something" or "ugh" came to mind), and recalling John's Playboy interviews, I realized their co-writing sessions didn't need to have them swapping chords or changing lyrics. Just the idea of having a sounding-board (or maybe the threat?!!) might have fed a contemplative "I can do better" or "What about THIS-?" consideration by The One Songwriter.
@Cb - I totally agree. Neither's solo work was as good as their partnership work. Solo - they both occasionally hit upon something worthwhile but ya had to notice it could've been better if their healthy competition would've been utilized.
@@moitoi2547 And from George, NO LESS! He had a lot of snarky (or angry) lyrics towards John & Paul - I don't know how to judge THAT set of lyrics - "What was sweet can turn so sour"? I have a feeling George wrote about 500 verses (well, lots) for his songs and ended up with 3-4 keepers.
This song is kind of how I wish the whole album sounded. It's sharp and edgy for sure, but the rest of the White Album gets SO sinister and three-o-clock-in-the-morning. With the lyrics and the recorders and everything, we're having more fun here.
The order. : 1: I look at subscription timeline. 2: I see Mike has posted another video. 3: I say F**k yeah. 4: I press play. 5: I immediately like the video before a note has even started. 6: I love watching the video.. 7: Marvellous :)
George Martin thought it was a bad idea to have a double album. There have been internet discussions on which songs you'd would dump, I wouldn't. That's what makes the White Album so great are the craziness and different tunes,especially because the 4 of them never really were recording at the same time as they were basically breaking up at the same time.
Mike I just noticed you havent done a tutorial for penny lane, im sure you did not forget about it but must have some reason. Please do make a tutorial for it someday Mike. long time fan
Hi Sir. I've a question. Did you use which string for J-160e? I tried electric string but acoustic sound was awful. I tried acoustic string awful too. I couldn't find way.
Mike, once again excellent video. I've been wondering though, what's your opinion on Oasis? Just got back together, and some might say they're the most Beatles band since the Beatles
@peter - I usually don’t like to rag on anything, but since you asked, and I’m feeling brutally honest this morning: I’ve always thought oasis sucks! One of the main reasons the Beatles were SO successful is because of the charming nature of their vocals. When they sang they sounded sincere and real. IMHO oasis sounds pretentious, conceited and unreal. Anybody can create a beetle-esque kind of music. I’ve always said every song is the son of a Beatles song. But the charm, sincerity and likability of John and Paul’s vocals are unmatchable. Admittedly, even on my own sound-alikes.
I think the "white" album has some ov the most creative Beatle's music of all. George Martin just got in the way at this point. Heck he got in the way a lot.
You have to feel slightly bad for Ringo. I mean the guy is wealthy and famous and all that, but...his main glory in the Beatles was touring. Yes, obviously he is a better drummer than McCartney, but I was thinking about how- when Ringo got depressed and didn't show up for sessions, Paul simply carried on and played the drums himself to keep things on schedule. That must have made Ringo feel even more superfluous while the other guys were fighting about their creative contributions.
@spind - I never feel bad for Ringo. He's the luckiest musician (prolly) ever... And when you look at his contribution to a song like this - he's still playing the exact same drum beat he played on A HARD DAY's NIGHT (and many other tunes). 2 & 4 on the snare, 8th notes on the Hi Hat and & 1 - 3 & on the bass drum. No wonder Paul wanted to try his hand at drumming.
@@MPfrance Everything you said is 100% true and accurate, but lets ponder the historical context. Ringo was seen as one of the four deities in the mind of the public, yet ultimately he was still the most replaceable of the four as you allude to. I'm sure that situation must have been responsible for some of his alcohol abuse.
@spind - Yeah - no doubt. I don't mean to rag on him becuz live - he had great energy - and that was important to excite a crowd early on in their career (and no doubt why he got the job). BUT - to be in the Beatles and NEVER practice to try and improve your craft is/was sacrilegious. I'm not saying they needed Ginger Baker but there's lots of room for more interesting drumming (IMHO) on their records. And when Ringo did do something unique - it was usually Paul giving him instructions. And I'll go on record saying this also: As far as Ringo being known as 'rock solid.' Nothing could be farther from the truth. I've analyzed over 100 Beatles songs and you are hard pressed to find six measures that would adhere to a tempo grid. So when I do a sound-alike, I first have to mirror Ringo's various tempo changes and THAT is really tedious. But it has to be done in order to get an authentic 'feel' of the Beatles. Not that a song has to be strict to a tempo grid. But let's call a spade a spade.
@gracia - LOL - NO!! I've spent a lot of time in the sun (voice healing) last month and that's what happens to my hair. Plus the lights I use enforce that goofy blonde look. I HATE IT!!
Glad your voice is back. Thanks for another greater Beatles lesson.
Me too - that was some scary shite!
Great job as always.
If you are into the Beatles this is the guy you have to know. Thanks as ever.
Without a doubt. I learned to Play the songs the correct way!
Most guitarists know how great a player John was, but this tutorial shows it. Those chords and changes are pro level especially while singing.
@jeff - YES - YES - YES - YES and YES!! Most rhythm guitarists of the day were strumming the exact same pattern throughout a song. Lennon uses SO much syncopation and adds surprises to his rhythm whilst staying true to the song. There is SO much rhythmic inventiveness in his playing that it boggles the mind. Not only (in my humble opinion) was he the greatest rock singer of the 60's but he was unparalleled as a rhythm guitarist back then.
He also played lead guitar on a number of songs
yep, better than macca 😆
@@grahamjarmanThey’re very different guitarists, John and Paul. Lennon defines rock and roll rhythm guitar, but Paul was massively inventive as a guitarist. Paul almost kinda invented the D.I.Y. ‘indie’ sound with McCartney 1, further developed on Ram, the influence of which is still felt in a lot of modern rock music. Paul has stuff like ‘Your Majesty’ that blows the water out of 99% of other guitar playing rhythmically.
The Yogi Bear joke never gets old. Love it and the lessons.
Fascinating demo with the e-bow -- I'd heard of it but don't think I'd actually seen it in practice! Let me join in the chorus of people thankful that your voice is back, and as always thanks for the time and effort you put into your lessons.
Thanks Mike. Some Beatles fans are as great as the Beatles. You are one of them.
Great work Mike . Has made my day seeing your back making another great video keeping the Fab Four alive and relevant.👍
I love how you describe the back stories
Really well done Mike. Your sound alikes are amazing - really!
Thanks for all you continue to do
Glad you’re feeling better Mike. Another gem from our favorite Beatles virtuoso
The master is back! Thanks Mike!
I'm extremely happy that you are well, Mike! Thank you for a fantastic video on one of my favorite songs from the "white album".
Glad to see you got your voice back!
Terrific walk-through of George's part. I love that Strat, sounds great and that three tone burst is such a cool 60's look.
As usual, fantastic lesson Mike! That Yogi Bear joke never gets old! Thanks for keeping Beatles music alive and well! Hope that all is well with you! 👍👍
As always Mike, thanks for your hard work. This is great.
Man that really sounded accurate. Great job. Spot on. Brought back when I first played the album.
Glad your voice is back Mike. Great video! One of my favourites off the White album.
This song is another good example of an interesting Lennon chord progression. The Gminor coming in on bar 6 and 8 was always a highlight of the song for me. Great stuff!
Amazing lesson. For me it doubles as a master class in song writing and arranging.
Nice to see that your voice is feeling better, Mike, great lesson as always
Thanks! 😃
The e-bow at the end was a nice touch!!😊
Thanks for another great Beatles guitar lesson. You are awesome!
Great to see you back Mike.
It's all brilliant as always
Love it when you run Yogi bear across the screen!
@bob - me too! It's 'cuz the Maharishi was such money-grubbing, sex-obsessed con artist. He doesn't deserve to be taken seriously...
Que genial ver tus videos de nuevo Mike. Saludos desde Argentina 🇦🇷🇦🇷
Awesome Mike! Thanks again and again, totally cool!
Thanks So Much Mike! Another Winner! 🎼🎸💥
Thanks for this one! Hoping your CD is going well
Superb lesson by Mike Pachelli 👌🏼
Great job. Can you please do Hey bulldog/ lady Madonna?
Happy to see you're back and healthy, Mike!
Good to have you back. Great job. Ebow tag was 👍
fenomenal song and appreciate your fantastic analisys!!
Brilliant as always Mike! Very Lennon!
one of my fave lennon trax
dark, quirky, timeless
Glad to see you are doing well again!
Thanks - I feel fine!
@@MPfrance Well, then the obvious question begs, "Is she in love with you and you feel fine?" ;-)
@mvp - I think so but who knows for sure? At least she hasn't dumped me yet...
Glad you aré back !!!
Is that an e-bow? Ingenious!
As always , fantastic! Thank you .
Thanks Mike can’t wait to learn this one now!
Wonderful. Thanks, Mike! 🍻
Great tutorial. This song is a great showcase for the Gibson acoustic. Picking one up is a bit deflating It's not the greatest guitar - but it has a singular sound that is heard when you rake the pick across the strings, it is almost a percussive accompaniment to the strings played. You hear it on every Beatles song where it is played. You'll go down in history Mike - your videos will be played well into the future as fans and scholars try to figure out what made this band what it was, I thank you!
Hey Mike - great to see you back!!! ;
Fantastic lesson as always…. Fascinating George part - wonder if he was a little bit disinterested at this point - but amazingly comes together into a great song. Thanks for all the work you do on these videos
Nice touch with the EBow standing in for the mellotron!
Welcome back! Thanks.
Juste un mot pour décrire votre travail : =Remarquable 👌✌,
Glad your voice is better Mike😊
Here he is!!
HE'S BACK!!!
Grande Mike !!
Yay he’s back!
Happy to hear you are healthy
BRILLIANT !!!!
That little recorder lick in the third verse was genius. When you mentioned it at the beginning, I couldn't remember until you played it. Not sure if Chris or Paul played it on the recording.
i must say that your channel explained to me so clearly why I always paused as a young child!! What is happening here!!
Hi mike great job for the in depth song info. I don't think I've talked to you since I lived out in l.A. Hope all is going well. David😊
I love the “Fool on the Hill” line and then the Recorder playing 🪈 😂 I love all their song references in this song .. Strawberry Fields, I am the Walrus, Lady Madonna, Fool on the Hill, Fixing a Hole.. it’s so great ❤😂
Mike is the best.
Perfect. Thanks Brother 👏 🙏 ❤
It s a gift to have you here..
Great job. I love that song. I vote for Hey Bulldog
Great work, as usual. I'll always think both John and Paul benefited from having the other's 'oversight' or 'editorial approval' on their so-called 'co-songwriting'. As their solo albums were released and my head-shaking continued (and my listening reviews included "this lacks something" or "ugh" came to mind), and recalling John's Playboy interviews, I realized their co-writing sessions didn't need to have them swapping chords or changing lyrics. Just the idea of having a sounding-board (or maybe the threat?!!) might have fed a contemplative "I can do better" or "What about THIS-?" consideration by The One Songwriter.
@Cb - I totally agree. Neither's solo work was as good as their partnership work. Solo - they both occasionally hit upon something worthwhile but ya had to notice it could've been better if their healthy competition would've been utilized.
Did any other Beatles' song reference other's? I know there were some "Yeah yeah yeahs" added (HEY JUDE or LET IT BE and ??).
@@Cbcw76 A line in Savoy truffle goes : " We all know obladi blada".
@@moitoi2547 And from George, NO LESS! He had a lot of snarky (or angry) lyrics towards John & Paul - I don't know how to judge THAT set of lyrics - "What was sweet can turn so sour"? I have a feeling George wrote about 500 verses (well, lots) for his songs and ended up with 3-4 keepers.
You are the man
This song is kind of how I wish the whole album sounded. It's sharp and edgy for sure, but the rest of the White Album gets SO sinister and three-o-clock-in-the-morning. With the lyrics and the recorders and everything, we're having more fun here.
The order. : 1: I look at subscription timeline. 2: I see Mike has posted another video. 3: I say F**k yeah. 4:
I press play. 5: I immediately like the video before a note has even started. 6: I love watching the video.. 7: Marvellous :)
Another fantastic job Mike. Always enjoy your videos and also learn a lot. Have you done And I love her or did I miss that one?
Yes I have. Whenever you’re wondering simply type my name and the song title in a RUclips search.
You should create a Patreon, we love you Mike.
Awesome
George Martin thought it was a bad idea to have a double album. There have been internet discussions on which songs you'd would dump, I wouldn't. That's what makes the White Album so great are the craziness and different tunes,especially because the 4 of them never really were recording at the same time as they were basically breaking up at the same time.
Great
👏👏👏👏👏
Excellent.... but will you be doing the bass part?
As usual great Mike … thanks again
Your the best
Mike I just noticed you havent done a tutorial for penny lane, im sure you did not forget about it but must have some reason. Please do make a tutorial for it someday Mike.
long time fan
Reason being is I teach guitar. There’s no guitar on Penny Lane.
Can you please do While My Guitar Gently Weeps lesson?
Mike, I wonder if the Am5 Am6, Am7 progression doesn't hearken back to the bridge in Hey Bulldog from Jan/Feb 1968.
@kelly - it's there too - but they would've heard the James Bond theme in 1963.
I hope for a long time
Hi Sir. I've a question. Did you use which string for J-160e? I tried electric string but acoustic sound was awful. I tried acoustic string awful too. I couldn't find way.
Mike, once again excellent video. I've been wondering though, what's your opinion on Oasis? Just got back together, and some might say they're the most Beatles band since the Beatles
@peter - I usually don’t like to rag on anything, but since you asked, and I’m feeling brutally honest this morning: I’ve always thought oasis sucks!
One of the main reasons the Beatles were SO successful is because of the charming nature of their vocals.
When they sang they sounded sincere and real. IMHO oasis sounds pretentious, conceited and unreal. Anybody can create a beetle-esque kind of music. I’ve always said every song is the son of a Beatles song.
But the charm, sincerity and likability of John and Paul’s vocals are unmatchable. Admittedly, even on my own sound-alikes.
I think the "white" album has some ov the most creative Beatle's music of all. George Martin just got in the way at this point. Heck he got in the way a lot.
You have to feel slightly bad for Ringo. I mean the guy is wealthy and famous and all that, but...his main glory in the Beatles was touring. Yes, obviously he is a better drummer than McCartney, but I was thinking about how- when Ringo got depressed and didn't show up for sessions, Paul simply carried on and played the drums himself to keep things on schedule. That must have made Ringo feel even more superfluous while the other guys were fighting about their creative contributions.
@spind - I never feel bad for Ringo. He's the luckiest musician (prolly) ever... And when you look at his contribution to a song like this - he's still playing the exact same drum beat he played on A HARD DAY's NIGHT (and many other tunes). 2 & 4 on the snare, 8th notes on the Hi Hat and & 1 - 3 & on the bass drum. No wonder Paul wanted to try his hand at drumming.
@@MPfrance Everything you said is 100% true and accurate, but lets ponder the historical context. Ringo was seen as one of the four deities in the mind of the public, yet ultimately he was still the most replaceable of the four as you allude to. I'm sure that situation must have been responsible for some of his alcohol abuse.
@spind - Yeah - no doubt. I don't mean to rag on him becuz live - he had great energy - and that was important to excite a crowd early on in their career (and no doubt why he got the job). BUT - to be in the Beatles and NEVER practice to try and improve your craft is/was sacrilegious. I'm not saying they needed Ginger Baker but there's lots of room for more interesting drumming (IMHO) on their records. And when Ringo did do something unique - it was usually Paul giving him instructions.
And I'll go on record saying this also:
As far as Ringo being known as 'rock solid.' Nothing could be farther from the truth. I've analyzed over 100 Beatles songs and you are hard pressed to find six measures that would adhere to a tempo grid. So when I do a sound-alike, I first have to mirror Ringo's various tempo changes and THAT is really tedious. But it has to be done in order to get an authentic 'feel' of the Beatles.
Not that a song has to be strict to a tempo grid. But let's call a spade a spade.
“And here’s another clue for you all, the Walrus was Paul”😂
Glad you're on the mend Mike. Thanks for another great video. One question. Did they have EBOWS BACK THEN. ??
Thanks and Yeah - Ringo invented the eBow in his wash basin...
@MPfrance NO Kidding ? I'll have to re-read my BEATLES BOOK. ! I didn't catch that LOL !
:-)
Thanks again or as your neighbours say, Merci Michel.
5 Stars
Mike is this how you lost your voice? Man, hard song to sing. “Oh yeah” has some real GRRRR in it.
Funny how some of the rhythm part sounds incredibly similar to 'My Sweet Lord'
Listening to you talk about John Lennon and I Am the Walrus.. hey did everyone hear.. Oasis is back together? 😂
dude did you bleach your hair? 😂looks good though, glad to have you back making the best Beatles lessons on the web! 🙏
@gracia - LOL - NO!! I've spent a lot of time in the sun (voice healing) last month and that's what happens to my hair. Plus the lights I use enforce that goofy blonde look. I HATE IT!!
@@MPfrance here's an idea: do i am the walrus again and wear a walrus head for the next vid, that'll give it some time to heal back 😅✌️
2nd!
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