British guitarist analyses AC/DC'S Thunderstruck... BLUEGRASS style!!!

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  • Опубликовано: 29 янв 2025

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  • @NuclearGrizzly
    @NuclearGrizzly 5 лет назад +119

    So who else caught themselves toes a tappin', head a bangin' and with a massive grin?

    • @susim4503
      @susim4503 5 лет назад +9

      At first I thought it was going to be a joke cover, but that made my day.

    • @jennrat513
      @jennrat513 5 лет назад +1

      @@susim4503Me too..made mine..😁👍

    • @barbaradownie3265
      @barbaradownie3265 5 лет назад +2

      YES ITS A GREAT TOE TAPPER 🎵🎵🎵🎵🎵

  • @clintatk
    @clintatk 5 лет назад +206

    "Needs more anvil!" 😂

    • @darlatidwell9995
      @darlatidwell9995 5 лет назад +6

      Clint Atkinson Haha!!! Good one!! 😂

    • @iflyforfree
      @iflyforfree 5 лет назад +5

      Clint Atkinson 😄

    • @lawrencetaylor4101
      @lawrencetaylor4101 5 лет назад +4

      Dave Letterman would have said "Great job on that anvil"

    • @shaunw9270
      @shaunw9270 5 лет назад +1

      Who are you ? Phil Spector ? 😂😂🤣

    • @rob-v1y
      @rob-v1y 5 лет назад +12

      "I got a fever! A fever for more anvil!"

  • @joonas1827
    @joonas1827 3 года назад +46

    They actually used only one microphone to record this, which is quite stunning!

    • @whoever_81
      @whoever_81 2 года назад +3

      Great microphone I guess...

  • @jamesallion7648
    @jamesallion7648 5 лет назад +5

    This was the video which first turned me on to Steve N Seagulls. Love that wrench on the anvil, pure genius!

  • @vickieray
    @vickieray 5 лет назад +42

    This is just pure fun and makes me smile 😊 I can appreciate the talent level of these guys. I live in the Appalachian Mountains & Bluegrass is a very familiar thing for me!! Great choice Fil 👌🏼

  • @raggeragnar
    @raggeragnar 4 года назад +10

    I’m speachless. This is excellent on a whole different scale. LIVE !

  • @frankvelasquez3540
    @frankvelasquez3540 5 лет назад +68

    Not usually a fan of covers but that was unique an impressive. Been a hardcore acdc fan allways

    • @davidcantwell2489
      @davidcantwell2489 5 лет назад +3

      Big fan here also. My first introduction was when they came out with Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap, still love that song.

  • @gustavvader2207
    @gustavvader2207 5 лет назад +19

    I’m so happy to see respect for these guys. I was with Lars Ulrich and I asked him about these guys, and he loved them. He loves bands doing great and different covers of their songs.

  • @crystalview5811
    @crystalview5811 2 года назад +13

    What A great amount of fun these musicians are having! I love it!!

  • @comfibold
    @comfibold 5 лет назад +41

    I was Thunderstruck myself when you said they were from Finland. Can't believe they aren't from the U.S.A.

    • @thaeros
      @thaeros 3 года назад

      for USA in the same style look at "hayseed dixie" ( a play on words on AC/DC like Streeve 'n seagulls" is a play on words on the actor! Hayseed is ruclips.net/video/-Pnp9RDHJWw/видео.html ( eye of the tiger originaly by survivor the "rocky" song)!

  • @TheViewmaster1971
    @TheViewmaster1971 5 лет назад +8

    Just when I thought I'd seen it all... These guys are really great!! Thanks Fil.

  • @JohnRodriguesPhotographer
    @JohnRodriguesPhotographer 5 лет назад +6

    I remember the first time I saw this video. It crack me up and at the same time it was a really good cover!

  • @timcarder2170
    @timcarder2170 5 лет назад +28

    I like a lot of their covers...they do a great job on every one they do.

  • @frankboogaard88
    @frankboogaard88 2 года назад +2

    Fil? You didn't mention one of the awesome bits: The way the drummer seamlessly switches between drums and spoons two times

  • @kathleen1685
    @kathleen1685 5 лет назад +3

    Love that banjo!

  • @richardyoung3462
    @richardyoung3462 5 лет назад +25

    Their cover of Iron Maiden's "Trooper" is probably my favorite cover they do, especially since it makes so much sense using the folk instruments to help tell the "story".

  • @sfbayareagirl
    @sfbayareagirl 2 года назад +3

    Ahh! So cool you did this one. It’s my favorite of the much-covered Thunderstruck. Excellent analysis, as always from you! So glad you confirmed it was, indeed, live.

  •  4 года назад +13

    Please do more from Steve'n'Seagulls. They are SOOOOO good!

  • @truthfinder4973
    @truthfinder4973 3 года назад +2

    i seen this before i like it wow they rock they are lock in with each other ad tight epic

  • @Thyrwyn
    @Thyrwyn 5 лет назад +2

    Thank you for reacting to this. I’ve been following these guys for a while - and this was the song that got me. Their musicianship is no joke.

  • @Tricia0831
    @Tricia0831 4 года назад +2

    I’ve never seen Fil smile so much while watching a video! Love it!

  • @SIXPACFISH
    @SIXPACFISH 5 лет назад +3

    This video always makes me smile. It is one of the few videos that I always play every time it pops up in the suggestions.

  • @irishboymalloy
    @irishboymalloy 3 года назад +2

    Your smile says it all

  • @111day1
    @111day1 5 лет назад +2

    My favorite version.

  • @SKB1955
    @SKB1955 5 лет назад +5

    This was unexpected and fun!! So cool!! Thanks for another great analysis !

  • @lynndow3185
    @lynndow3185 5 лет назад +9

    Ha! That was fun and the analysis was so cool, too...got my keel back even after last night. Brilliant contrast.

  • @LB-sk3vl
    @LB-sk3vl 5 лет назад +3

    I listen to these guys everytime I'm throwing back a few cold beers and sing along.

  • @virginia3619
    @virginia3619 5 лет назад +3

    I'm so happy to be introduced to a band from another part of the world, one that doesn't get common exposure in the US. We need it here. This band is fantastic. Thank you!

  • @GS-xt8fu
    @GS-xt8fu 5 лет назад +7

    That was great. They were having fun and it felt like it.

  • @jerrykinnin7941
    @jerrykinnin7941 5 лет назад +24

    I thought they were from Kentucky?
    Could have fooled me.
    But this is proof that a great song you can play in most any style.
    My most favorite version of this song. You are a professor of music. I learned a lot from you tonight. Thanks.

    • @richardk6659
      @richardk6659 4 года назад +1

      He's excellent....also I would have guessed Kentucky, Tennessee, or North Carolina.

  • @JohnRodriguesPhotographer
    @JohnRodriguesPhotographer 5 лет назад +53

    Roy Clark would have welcomed them on Her Haw! Probably joined in!

    • @coryCuc
      @coryCuc 5 лет назад +8

      Omg so true! He woulda fit in, jammed all day and had a blast lol.

    • @oaf-77
      @oaf-77 4 года назад +1

      Her Haw is the gender swapped reboot.

  • @Johnc259
    @Johnc259 4 года назад +4

    Sir, thank you once again for keeping a wide variety of music on your channel. The joy of hearing new music played so well will probably be against the law soon. It so interesting that these gentlemen are from Finland. The first 20 years of my life these guys were living in my neighborhood. (Joplin MO). As always be safe

  • @dereks4131
    @dereks4131 5 лет назад +16

    They're from FINLAND??? I never knew this. Brilliant!

  • @teresaluz975
    @teresaluz975 5 лет назад +3

    I was not expecting that... I loved it! Thank you for introducing them 😊

  • @Turbine030
    @Turbine030 4 года назад +3

    Saw them live on stage last year - greatest fun ever! I really recommend going!

  • @jojoz
    @jojoz 5 лет назад +24

    so glad you posted this I have shared this so many times on facebook this is absolutey the BEST reminds me of the Soggy Mountain Boys, who btw if you have not heard them I am sure you have... (oh brother where art thou sound track).... this is absolutely amazing, I used to know a guy who played the spoons as well and yell yea he wss a true HILLBILLY thanks FIL I am sure those who have never heard this are astonished!

    • @hashtag415
      @hashtag415 5 лет назад +8

      You mean Soggy Bottom Boys?

    • @jojoz
      @jojoz 5 лет назад +3

      yes lol no more champagne 😂😂😂

    • @hashtag415
      @hashtag415 5 лет назад +3

      @@jojoz
      Maybe playing Foggy Mountain Breakdown.😁

    • @jojoz
      @jojoz 5 лет назад +2

      😂😂😂😂😂

    • @wingsofpegasus
      @wingsofpegasus  5 лет назад +2

      No problem!

  • @kathys6402
    @kathys6402 5 лет назад +23

    They blew me away the first time I heard this a few months ago. I think the accordion, anvil & the spoons were the icing on the cake for this one. Might I suggest that you take a listen to 2cellos "Thunderstruck" official video. You can tell from the video that there was layering done in studio, but you get the gist of these guys masterful playing of their instruments. They have a large catalog of songs they have covered, I think you would enjoy any one of them. There are also live videos and my favorite is 2cellos "Whole Lotta Love" [live Zagreb, Croatia] The sounds they have coming out of their cellos are totally awesome. Thanks, Phil!

    • @flamencoprof
      @flamencoprof 5 лет назад +2

      Yes, Sir, its a mighty fine version, blew me away when I heard and saw it.
      I wrote a blog post titled "Another Time, Another Pace" on reworks, rather than "covers" and this was included.

    • @gustavvader2207
      @gustavvader2207 5 лет назад +1

      Kathy H Watch their cover of DIO “Holy Diver”

    • @johnstebbins6228
      @johnstebbins6228 5 лет назад +1

      I agree , the 2Cellos Thunderstruck video is brilliant ! Not to mention funny as hell !

  • @CaliforniaCountryBumpkin
    @CaliforniaCountryBumpkin 5 лет назад +7

    Absolutely love this ❤️

  • @catherinelynnfraser2001
    @catherinelynnfraser2001 5 лет назад +7

    The spoons😂😂the accordion 😂😂 and the lawnmower are gold.

  • @terraboundmisfit
    @terraboundmisfit 5 лет назад +3

    Very Cool! Great video Fil!

  • @spazimdam
    @spazimdam 5 лет назад +2

    Steve'n'Seagulls is a truly blow away band. Their renditions of rock/metal classics are so cool. Really excellent analysis Fil. As a musician, I really appreciate your detailed and insightful observations. Rock!!

  • @TheBicdiggity
    @TheBicdiggity 5 лет назад +4

    Everything they do is just as awesome!

  • @gheffz
    @gheffz 2 года назад +1

    Thanks for sharing this, Fil... they are fantastic ... what an "accurate" interruption!!!! Clean tones. _On your "double the difficulty" comment about playing the guitar and singing... throw in running all over the stage doing all sorts of contortions and gymnastics like Angus... what would you rate that on the "difficulty" scale?_ Thanks for your channel, love your in-depth analysis videos.

  • @dalem8332
    @dalem8332 5 лет назад +7

    This was creative as hell!!! Fun and entertaining! Talented bunch of musicians! Tight and spot on musically and vocally! Loved the assortment of musical instruments they used. Absolutely LOVED it!! ACDC should be proud😎 Thanks Fil! You made my Saturday morning and put a smile on my face! Great knowledgeable Analysis! 😎🎼🎶🎵🇨🇦🇨🇦

  • @zeppelinmexicano
    @zeppelinmexicano 5 лет назад +3

    Fil, I just started learning the riff a few days ago. This banjo dude just blew my mind. It's a challenge to pick every note, but it sounds so good compared to pull offs. Just do it. The nervous system gets confused with this open string business, but it can learn to deal with it. Banjo man did a great job. They all did. Great analysis, very entertaining.

  • @raythackston1960
    @raythackston1960 4 года назад +1

    EVERYONE should find their channel and watch all the vids...simply amazing covers of your favorite songs. All with a bluegrass kick! I like to call it Progressive Bluegrass!

  • @marilynsheffield612
    @marilynsheffield612 5 лет назад +5

    Talent comes in many different ways. It sure put a smile on you! Btw congrats on getting to 116,000 subscribers! love ya😍💕👏🤗

  • @jasonbroad5478
    @jasonbroad5478 5 лет назад +5

    These guys were barely born when this song came out...they come from another country where English is not their first language and they are playing in the style of the quintessential American sound of bluegrass. Gotta love music!!!! Thnx Fil !!!!

  • @phil2bfree
    @phil2bfree 5 лет назад +6

    This is fabulous! Thank God for youtube. How else could we hear a bluegrass band from Finland playing Thunderstruck & other heavy metal classics on acoustic banjo, acoustic accordion, stand up bass & most important an acoustic anvil? How can a serious musician in the 21st century expect to sell multi-platinum albums without overdrive, distortion, fuzz & wah-wah pedals for his or her anvil? The only thing that Steve'n'Seagulls can offer is great musical skills & vocals & an incredible sense of humor.

  • @stacey37m
    @stacey37m 5 лет назад +3

    so much talent so little time to hear it all :) Love Blue grass love Ac Dc love cross over :)

  • @tahoemike5828
    @tahoemike5828 5 лет назад +2

    I remember recommending this video to you ages ago. I knew you would enjoy it. Glad you finally got to it.

  • @cindycrenshaw-martin9849
    @cindycrenshaw-martin9849 5 лет назад +4

    WOW! I love bluegrass, and these guys are awesome!

  • @bekind6763
    @bekind6763 5 лет назад +6

    They definitely put their own spin on it!. Great version, video and analysis! ^m^

  • @fredhinckley8630
    @fredhinckley8630 5 лет назад +13

    I expected the guy on the lawnmower to ride up and say... Hey AC/DC! " You think you can do Thunderstruck? Hold my beer". They had a group of hillbillies from the U.S. down to a T. Great job!

    • @darkiee69
      @darkiee69 4 года назад

      Hold my moonshine...

  • @cookiemobers5650
    @cookiemobers5650 3 года назад +3

    Have been fans of theirs for years. Saw them when they toured the US in 2015? Was one of the most entertaining concert I've been to in a long time.

  • @prudencepatnoad3165
    @prudencepatnoad3165 2 года назад +6

    They almost seem like they're classically trained with some of their techniques. They certainly have practiced this well and look at each other for the timing which is essential. Really amazing group!

  • @cookiemobers5650
    @cookiemobers5650 5 лет назад +1

    IF you EVER get the chance to see these guys ...IT"S A MUST~~ They put on the best shows... saw them in 2016 in Colorado...they're fucking amazing. Finland turns out some great musicians, and yes...they wear those exact clothes when they play... amazingly entertaining show.

  • @SeanCleverly
    @SeanCleverly 5 лет назад +5

    Truly unique and super fun take on Accadaccas classic. I was watching the banjo pickers fingers and thought, damn that's some quick fingers right there. As always thanks for another brilliant analysis Fil.

  • @gregkerr725
    @gregkerr725 5 лет назад +4

    I always loved this! These guys are spot on with the notes and changeups! Love the anvil and spoons!

  • @captainsjournal
    @captainsjournal 5 лет назад +5

    Good analysis Fil. Another thing you see about this piece is the fact that it uses syncopation in parts (mostly the accordion), which they do very well, something not normally emphasized in Blue Grass music. It gives it that little extra interesting flavor. Thanks again for reminding me of this rendition. Keep up the good work!

  • @Solitude54
    @Solitude54 4 года назад +4

    You can’t help but love these finnish bush men! 🤘🏻

  • @jaydee5156
    @jaydee5156 5 лет назад +3

    This is such a fun video. It's a humorous approach that is played so very well. I laugh out loud each time I watch.

  • @KeenanNeighbors
    @KeenanNeighbors 4 года назад +2

    Fil I gotta say if I watch your facial expressions to any song I like that song so much more just because you seem to be really enjoying yourself which makes me enjoy it more as well.. Keep it going man!!

  • @johnmontague69
    @johnmontague69 5 лет назад +5

    The action on that long arm mountain harp is perfect.
    It's got to be to be able to pull that off especially on this instrument.
    Harmonies and timing are absolutely perfect.

  • @Aurinkohirvi
    @Aurinkohirvi 4 года назад +2

    Ooo! You're a music science guy! Listening to musicians react is very nice, one gets much more insights to the song than us casual listeners do. I thought it was a neat trick to paly a metal song in greengrass genre, but my respect to the band grew up with this reaction even more.

  • @darlatidwell9995
    @darlatidwell9995 5 лет назад +3

    Thanks for this analysis Fil. I was wanting your out take on this creative talent of wonder in a category all their own, like no others, since Earl Scruggs and Lester Flatt. Lol. Loving it.👍😊

  • @ronnie5129
    @ronnie5129 5 лет назад +7

    FIL, THIS IS AN AWESOME VIDEO, HARD ROCK PLAYED IN A DIFFERENT WAY, WITH DIFFERENT INSTRUMENTS, JUST KILLER HERE, YOUR GRAET COMMENTS ARE ALWAYS A PLUS, KEEP YOUR GREAT VIDEOS COMMING , YOU HAVE THE BEST YOU TUBE CHANNEL, YOU ALWAYS MAKE MY DAY, COUSIN FIGEL

  • @nomansland4811
    @nomansland4811 3 года назад +3

    This band is so much fun. Their vids are great. Always love the arrival of the accordion guy.

  • @waden404
    @waden404 5 лет назад +1

    So happy u are reviewing this. Would have never expected u to do it. Sure u have seen some of their other songs as well.

  • @poetsdreamsatc
    @poetsdreamsatc 5 лет назад +4

    Just goes to show you. You can make music with anything. Anvil, spoons...
    Great analysis video! As always. ❤️🤘🏼

  • @michaelfox1432
    @michaelfox1432 5 лет назад +4

    I just love Steve 'n' Seagulls. Great music, great fun :)

  • @snodgrassgerald2352
    @snodgrassgerald2352 4 года назад +2

    Dude I saw this video 8 years ago. Still love it! Jams!

  • @kevinbrennan8794
    @kevinbrennan8794 5 лет назад +1

    How fun... what a great video and top shelf analyses. Thanks Fil

  • @bellab6275
    @bellab6275 5 лет назад +2

    This was great. Can’t wait to check out more of their covers. Thanks Fil

  • @pauldavies6037
    @pauldavies6037 5 лет назад +2

    I love all these odd ball versions of rock music absolutely brillant

  • @gregsandifer2398
    @gregsandifer2398 5 лет назад +1

    Love these guys! Great video as usual!

  • @tenlittleindians
    @tenlittleindians 5 лет назад +55

    The tractor is American, the bib overalls could have been made in Oshkosh Wisconsin. The banjo, mandolin and drums all could have been from America and these guys would look right at home playing at the Grand Ole Opry. Even Dolly Parton would book them at her amusement park in Tennessee. Who would have thought they are not an American band from the U.S.A.

    • @onsesejoo2605
      @onsesejoo2605 5 лет назад +9

      That brand is international. Those type of tractors in Finland are British made and it has a strong reputation in that country. That 165 is an archaetypical one since it was their most popular model there back in the 70's. :) American made are a rarity.

    • @tenlittleindians
      @tenlittleindians 5 лет назад +4

      @@onsesejoo2605 I thought it was a Massey Ferguson emblem on the front. Common farm tractors here in Iowa.

    • @ironked
      @ironked 5 лет назад +2

      I realized that immediately. And changed the post. Ypu were a little top quick. Still want to build Tractor's mic. Theirs was metal bluegrass.

    • @onsesejoo2605
      @onsesejoo2605 5 лет назад +4

      @@tenlittleindians It is MF 165, British made top 3 seller in Finland back in the day. :)

    • @sizzlechestmcmurphy4365
      @sizzlechestmcmurphy4365 5 лет назад +3

      Massey-Ferguson came from a merger between a Canadian company and an Irish company. Our family had a MF 165 when I was growing up in Canada. Bulletproof.

  • @paulablissett9396
    @paulablissett9396 5 лет назад +6

    Blue Grass was very popular in the 80's, not my favorite genre, but these guys were good! Hey Filip, congrats @ 116 subs! Don't forget us little ppl that were there in the beginning, especially me, MUAH!

  • @TheApilas
    @TheApilas 5 лет назад +3

    Going to watch their concert in Gothenburg, Sweden in few weeks :)

  • @badhabitz69
    @badhabitz69 5 лет назад +2

    This was actually freakin` awesome!!!!!

  • @Yngsatchvai
    @Yngsatchvai 5 лет назад +1

    I enjoy your variety! Always turning me onto news sounds
    I

  • @benpowersguitar
    @benpowersguitar 5 лет назад +2

    OMG! That was GREAT!

  • @doc693
    @doc693 Год назад +1

    Back around again. Great to see you again.

  • @eldredbird225
    @eldredbird225 5 лет назад +6

    When you mentioned you didn't know how they tuned the anvil, I had to go back and look a little closer. The ring isn't coming from the anvil as much as it is from the wrench. By trying different size wrenches, you can get dialed into the note you want.

  • @jpay22
    @jpay22 5 лет назад +1

    What a fun video of a bluegrass version of AC/DC Thunderstruck and accompanying analysis.

  • @laryon
    @laryon 5 лет назад +5

    I love these guys. I mean spoons and a wrench on anvil? Now that's music :-)

  • @Guiltless765
    @Guiltless765 5 лет назад +3

    Mini binge through the channel Fil..This version is good and hilarious at the same time..Great analysis as always sir. *Salute*

  • @drewpall2598
    @drewpall2598 5 лет назад +5

    First time hearing Steve'n'Seagulls! I get a jug/skittle band feel to this with bluegrass thrown in. I like the live jam session going on here. great analysis and homework on these guys. thanks Fil.

  • @nlogan1989
    @nlogan1989 3 года назад +7

    How to tune The Anvil:
    Find the right object to beat it with.
    Crescent wrenches (used here) conveniently come as sets that progressively scale up in mass, just find the one that sings B when struck on your specific anvil.
    Also, hitting different points on an anvil changes the resulting ring.

  • @DjNikGnashers
    @DjNikGnashers 5 лет назад +1

    Bloody brilliant. Never heard this version, so thank you for introducing me to it. Another great breakdown too Fil, thanks, still waiting for your 'Pentangle' video, maybe one day !

  • @claireeyles7560
    @claireeyles7560 5 лет назад +1

    Thank you for introducing me to this group, they are brilliant. Great analysis as always, really enjoy your videos.

  • @gregmardon6973
    @gregmardon6973 5 лет назад +3

    What a fantastic good time, these guys are wonderful and make me smile😃

  • @dirkditmer453
    @dirkditmer453 4 года назад +7

    For an live performance, friggin amazing. The banjo player never misses a note, the accordion nails it, even the spoons are "spot on".
    Great analysis, thank you. Be safe.

  • @mikebailey1226
    @mikebailey1226 4 года назад +3

    I've been a fan of these guys since I saw this video a couple of years ago. Best cover band ever.

  • @ftlauderdaleborn1098
    @ftlauderdaleborn1098 5 лет назад +4

    Well, you've outdone yourself this time Fil!
    I'm speechless...( I can't stop laughing 😂😆😂😆😂)So funny, interesting and unique. Your analysis is amazing...well done! Thank you 👍

  • @BOTzerker
    @BOTzerker 5 лет назад

    Thanks for covering this, it's reminded me to check up on them since it's been a couple years.

  • @rickc5590
    @rickc5590 4 года назад +1

    This has become my new favorite channel. The first video I stumbled on was the Roy Clark on the Odd Couple. I love the analysis and the very apparent love of music no matter the genre.

  • @bearbryant3495
    @bearbryant3495 5 лет назад +5

    These guys are awesomely talented musicians, they deserve the recognition. There are more videos of their covers around, check them out.

  • @brianrussell6570
    @brianrussell6570 5 лет назад +1

    I really enjoy your technical explanations...even though I can't do any of it anymore

  • @pootthatbak2578
    @pootthatbak2578 5 лет назад +5

    True musicians..i want a hat like the bass player too