LMFAO that Eddy solo totally reminds me of the movie Back to the Future when mcfly goes all ape on guitar. You can really hear the difference between the two era’s. Just a little bit faster now.
Great idea, Rick....All of you did masterful alternate rides. Any one of them could very well have been the solo that all local "Guitar Gods" (and their apprentices) would be trying to cover note-for-note, just like so many of us HAD to do with Page's solo from the very first time we heard the tune. And for good reason, as it turns out, given how popular the song quickly became & still is to this day. Only wish I had a dollar in my wallet for every time it has been requested of us at a gig.....I could build myself another Harley & have $$ left over. (Well, that may be a slight exaggeration...Better throw "Free Bird" in there, too. Scooter parts are not cheap) 🤔 But I know you get my point. I was actually getting a little burned out on the tune as a whole, and then saw Ann & Nancy Wilson do it with Bonham, Jr., & that incredible back-up ensemble....Wow. Anyway, Rick, an interesting presentation from you today, as usual. I am a dedicated fan & admirer of your work....Keep it comin' Buddy 👍😉😎🎸
Annnnnd then there's Eric. Wow... made me think of this epic quote: "He who works with his hands is a laborer. He who works with his hands and his head is a craftsman. He who works with his hands and his head and his heart is an artist." - Saint Francis of Assisi.
As someone favouring EVH out of these guitar players (didn't even know who the others were really prior to this video. The Eric Johnsons solo was the best. That one sounded most to me like something ready to be on an album
It's pretty good but surely you can't even compare it to the Alan, Alan, Alan, Alan, Alan, Alan ow its not Alan its Steve. Thats gold Steve, Steve, Steve, Steve Steve, Steve
I love it! He was the genius that came up with the solo on Cardinal Motion which is one of the greatest melodic solos I have ever heard he is VERY underrated!
@@ozyrinis yeah, clearly the best. Beato really impressed me, and the other guy was technically great, but Eric Johnson over delivered. It's hard to replace a part of a classic song, but he added something new.
Van Halen and stairway to heaven has never meant more than it does today. Rick, you absolute fuckin genius. Perfect timing. RIP to the greatest guitar player Rock and Roll has ever scene. We’ll miss you Eddie Van Halen.
I’m sure the timing was not up to anyone...I can only imagine Rick would have liked it if Eddie could have been here to listen to the Stairway version and gave it a thumbs up...
It's quite a coincidence. I had a friend of mine accidentally pass away years ago. The coincidental thing about it was also the last interaction I had with him I was playing guitar and he was about to leave and he stopped and said one more time before I leave play Stairway one more time. And as I was playing he walked out the door and was the last time I saw him... Damn.
@joe cheney I blasted 'Eruption' into my headphones and just cried my eyes out, and I'm not usually too emotional. The saddest news since we lost Neil Peart. RIP, Eddie. Heaven is rocking right now!
Absolutely! Hope he reads the comments. Rick, think of all the iconic solos that could be done with “Eddie” doing his version of each, along with “Peter”, and perhaps a guest guitarist for a third, or Eric of course. I would like, share, and comment on every one 😊
Edward caused me a lot of trouble as a young 17 yr. Old player. My skills where being compared to his in 1977. Not cool not fair and caused me to have to up my game big-time. Crap I didn't have a chance but it pushed me hard and made me a far better player. He was at one time the Master Teacher of rock guitar. I will miss him.
@@brethall2006 "It's completely tragic that we have lost him , he was not just an innovator and stylish player with great taste , he was also a laid back virtuoso showman who just blew us all away every time , every shredder today has lost their master teacher and guide. Pete Townshend on Edward Van Halens death.
I’m only at 4:52 and I have to stop and just say ... THIS is the kind of content that RUclips was created for. For Rick and friends to create and share this with the world is just an incredible gift to music fans. Thank you so much, Rick, for a spectacularly entertaining video. This is superb. Bravo!
Thank you, Chris. You took the words right out of my mouth. So cool to see artists coming together in a time of much needed comfort. Art is a gift we give to the world.
Agree 💯. This is head and shoulders above anything else, really builds on Rick’s deep knowledge of playing, recording and production, plus his network of friends and colleagues. Bravissimo!
@@RickBeato Nice concept. Would like to see a part 2 that would be more radical, various guitarists playing in their own styles 1. Adam Rogers or Julina Lage (great jazz guitarists but who play multiple styles) 2. Charles Caswell of Berried Alive (Highly innovative) 3. Charles Berthoud (bass solo as fluent and melodic as a guitarist) 4. Yvette young (innovative ) 5. Sean Angus Watson ( beautifully melodic and toneful) this could be done with the given backing track or re-made one in different styles of Stairway, jazz version, metal etc or no particular style -open - or perhaps another classic song not quite as over done as Stairway maybe Heart, "Barracuda", Steely Dan Josie or Funkadelic - Maggot Brain (this one could also be a What Makes This Song Great? One of the best guitar solos in my opinion ) thanks, your my favorite music theory channel, learned a lot -can you set up some live jams ? like guitar, bass, drums, vibes, any instruments, all jamming from different youtube channels at the same time live? again, thanks rick, for so many inspiring videos
Aging gets us, I’m 56 and I can’t believe how much muscle mass and skin resilience I’ve lost since I turned 50 - I’m just now starting to really up my game on anti aging eating and exercise.
@dbedard67 Sagging skin, deteriorating eyesight, memory loss, brittle bones, chronic arthritis, lactose intolerance, deafening tinnitus, forgetfulness, fumbling and stumbling... aging definitely isn't for the faint-hearted. But as the old saying goes, "it's better than the alternative."
Can’t believe this episode about Stairway to Heaven being played ala Eddie Van Halen aired just one day before Eddie’s passing. Van Halen was the best! No one else like him.
And now we will never be able to hear them together again. RIP Eddie Van Halen, it sucks they never got to truly mend their friendship. I really was hoping for a reunion tour with Eddie and Sammy again but we will never see Van Halen again. R.I.P.
What is Phil X and Eric Johnson played Eruption? What if Eddie and Eric played 'Show me the way; What if Phil X, Rick and Eric played... The solo to Detroit Rock City... the possibilities are almost endless. More Eric....
I love how Phil was smiling like Eddie when he was playing the solo for him. It ends up being a happy tribute, instead of a solemn one had it been recorded today.
Eric Johnson absolutely blew it out of the water. I played back Eric's solo dozen times. He is just a monster player. The way he uses octaves is so sweet sounding. No one sounds like Eric.
I'm deeply impressed how well Eric managed to break out of the mold of Page's solo but still come up with something that fits the song in his own style
Rick, the synchronicity of you putting this out and then the world learning of Eddie’s passing the next day is just over the top. And the song Stairway to Heaven makes it even more significant. This was no mere coincidence, my friend. 2020 . . . It seems this was a perfect inadvertent send off for Eddie. May he Rest In Peace. 🤘🏼
Dude seriously, I watched this yesterday not realizing it was a new vid. After hearing the news today I came back to see the release date. I was even on his wiki page to see how old he was. Goosebumps!
Thank you, I'm in tears. RIP EDDIE! You made me pick up the guitar and teach myself by ear 43 years ago. Rest in Power and thank you for everything you've given. The world is definitely less bright without you.
And now we will never be able to hear them together again. RIP Eddie Van Halen, it sucks they never got to truly mend their friendship. I really was hoping for a reunion tour with Eddie and Sammy again but we will never see Van Halen again. R.I.P.
Affirmative, less so on the drums. Admirable attempt but the kit was lacking. No hate for the attempt though. Playing anything that Bonzo did perfectly is a mountain that most folks would simply choose to pass on. The EVH needed some more tapping, harmonics, and a dive bomb or two IMO. Eric Johnson has always made me want to throw my guitars off the Cliffs of Dover as I once again realize how much more I need to improve to possess one scintilla of the skillset Mr. Johnson possesses. Wow! Makes me really miss another TEXAS boy SRV. RIP Stevie! We will never forget you and I am positive the chorus upstairs really appreciates having you blazing through solos playing for the Big Guy! Quite a retinue of players there now but it would have been nice to have had a few more years prior to your far too early exit stage left. Us native Austinites were so blessed with regard to how many times we were treated with your myriad of performances across central Texas that I (for one) took it for granted. I miss those halcyon days of SRV, Eric Johnson, Ian Moore , W.C. Clark, Jesse Taylor, Buddy Guy, the Sexton bro’s.,etc, etc. That was when Austin really was the live music capitol of the world! Those days have faded away like an Aquafest poster or the graffiti on the the little bridge you drive under on Lamar heading towards 6th street. Man, I miss Austin 1975-1990. Thanks for moving away from your shite hole state and changing Austin into the same crap hole you left trying to escape. Yeah California, I’m talking about you!!! But I digress...🥺
It's interesting that no matter who is playing my brain still hears Jimmy Page, as if the original notes are so indelible they exist even when they're gone like a phantom limb. I wonder if anybody else had this experience. Fantastic video, Rick.
Yeah , I kinda had this comparison track running through my head throughout all 3... It's indelibly implanted in whatever area of the brain that stores that sort of thing I think...it was a fun little experiment with maybe the most iconic guitar solo ever...I think it's important to note how accurate they got the rhythm track, that in and of itself with the attention to detail, right down to the twelve string fender was remarkable..but like a phantom limb, expounding upon that metaphor the body was so close to the original , that I could hear it too...I wonder if it was tough to overcome that for the 3 guys, to not get dragged out of Frampton and into Page would have taken a certain defiant concentration...I will continue to ignore it, I won't think about it ...tricky to strike the balance I'd Imagine... staying true to the experiment insists that you think about it, but not so much as to forget your playing in the style of whomever you're supposed to be imagining their interpretation might have sounded like... except of course Eric Johnson for obvious reasons lol... overall that's 12 minutes well spent for me, of course I haven't counted the time I'm spending commenting, but I'm finished so Coda if you will☮️
BrotherDevious Let’s face it, Page’s solo has been playing in everyone’s head for 45+ years. So unless you had truly never heard it before, it’s tough to just ignore it. It’s no different than lyrics for songs that you haven’t heard in decades yet still remember when the song is played
For sure, such a treat. His music has been on my mind lately so I pulled out a transcription of Dover. Turns out it’s still very much out of my reach, haha.
Eric's tone is simply unmistakable: melodic, elegant, goosebump-inducing. You can always hear him out among hundreds of guitarists and he doesn't even have to follow the maxim of many guitar heroes, which often follows the motto: faster, shriller, more spectacular. For me it's definitely the best of the three solos.
Incredible coincidence to have EVH on Stairway to Heaven, but it was like a premonition Rick. This video will remain forever as a tribute to the passing of a great artisan, creator, ultimately innovator talented musician. Hat's down....
“What did you do at work today honey?” “I re-recorded the solo section of Stairway to Heaven and then pretended to be Peter Frampton” “That’s nice dear”
Very, very nice solo Rick. If I closed my eyes and heard you play that solo... I would have thought it was Frampton. You hit his style perfectly. Just as easily as anyone could recognize Carlos Santana guitar sound. 🎸 Very amazing 👏 and profound!
@@RickBeato tnx rick .yes so very not by chance. Another Channel did the same yesterday Oct.5 ""Produce Like A Pro"" title ""Guitarists That Changed Music:: E.V.H"" . thank you i look fwd to your tribute
And everybody in Heaven can't wait for him to finish that climb... Just think of all the greatest guitar players that passed before him, setting up his equipment and tuning his guitars for him... I'd love to get to see that show!!!
Rick captured the essence of Frampton 👍 Phil captured the essence of EVH 👍 Eric was his own sound 👍 ❤️ this concept, so creative, so talented, more like this please!
Can you imagine this video was posted less than 24 hours before Eddie Van Halen entered the true stairway to heaven. Unbelievable. Rip to the legend. And an amazing Job from Phil X
So I am recovering from surgery and I was in quite a bit of pain. For 12 minutes I forgot about that. And I am still buzzing from this. One of the coolest things I’ve seen on your channel. Much better than drugs. Thank you!
Well, it should be pretty obvious. I mean, Rick can totally make these things happen with the fame that he has. A pro like Eric is obviously out of reach for us 'commoners'.
This is probably one of the best videos made, about anything, ever. The dedication to a craft, the respect for the original artist and the passion of the people involved is all so rare. Amazing. Just amazing. Thank you.
I was stunned by how completely you replicated that backing track. Such an impeccable sound, yet still as if in 1970. That was almost more astonishing to me than the actual solos (any of which are worthy of listening to over and over again so it can all to sink in). Damn.
This is SO. FREAKIN. EPIC. The overall idea. The level of effort put into “doing it right.” The talent brought in to “do it justice.” Perfection. 10/10!
Yes indeed 👏 🙌🤘🏻. All musicians were terrific and Rick is a wonderful musician on many instruments. He is very knowledgeable and makes terrific videos.
Eric Johnson is an absolute monster of a player, bit such a calm and down to earth guy in person. You can tell through his playing that everything he doesn't emote or say outwardly, he says and expresses through his guitar. This was a great video and looking forward to more!
Yes! I would love more of these! I had my two boys watch this evening. Loved showing them the whole process. And we started off listening to the original. Thank you Rick!!
That EVH was exactly what Eddie would have done, my goodness. Getting Eric Johnson on board was beyond brilliant. So cool to hear this and observe such high art. Then today, Eddie is gone.
This was a really worthwhile exercise. All of the imagined solos were good in their own right. Rick's 'Frampton' was obviously the closest to the original in the sense of following the original structure, which I thought was appropriate. The real difference between the solos for me was that in the original you hear Page reacting to the bass and drums, and leaving space for them. That's the big difference between a band, and a star soloist with backing musicians.
Spot on. I liked hearing the different approaches, and maybe it's impossible to unhear Page's solo and think of it as anything other than the "right" approach, but the order of these solos (Frampton, EVH, EJ) made it progressively clearer that Page's solo was very "sympathetic" to the bass, drums, and slide guitar, with some nice give and take between them. On the other extreme, EJ's solo seemed to fight the other instruments. It made for some interesting tension, I guess, but not my cup of tea.
Dude, I was going to say something very similar. Page came up in the Yardbirds. Played frequently with the likes of Clapton, Harrison, and Hendrix... all guys who not only knew how to leave room for other instruments to do their things and add mood to it all, but would write in parts for them. He understood overall structure a bit better than lead guitarists who are essentially the entire band. Beyond this, As Rick states, there are 3 different Page solos. This means he made several takes to get the right one recorded and produced. I doubt any of these 3 did anymore than a a couple of takes, and didn't sit for a day or two listening to every detail while determining the best outcome.
@@smackela Absolutely agree about EJ's solo, though I love his tone and think he's a wonderful player. (People rave about 'Cliffs of Dover', but I think that the next track, 'Desert Rose' actually gives a better insight into what he can do.). The tension was obvious: it sounded as though he was forcing it against the constraints of the form. Phil X, on the other hand, just went for it, and the result was a ton of fun, without necessarily being 'better' than the others.
Yeah, you captured the essence of it. They where all great, but to me Jimmy Pages solo just fits better for me. Might be because that is what I'm used to hear, but man, Jimmy is great.
Can we all just take a moment to appreciate how frickin' skilled Rick is; because I feel a moment needs to be taken, especially after that Framptonesque wonder.
Eric Johnson’s playing is just so pretty. I find it incredibly interesting in the second half of the solo, when the slide guitar part comes in, he didn’t use it as a “call and response” type figure, like Page, Rick and Phil did. Instead, he just soloed over it and really used it to harmonize what he was playing melodically.
RIP Eddie - the world lost an incredible genius, person, and hero. My heart goes out to his family.....that being said....as much as I love Phil X and Eric Johnson, I liked your solo the best Rick....it fit more with the essence of the song. Great video!
If Rick gets this series going, how long before one of the big-name artists calls up and says THAT's not how I would play it, HERE's how I would play it!
@@andrewlorenzlong Are you somehow thinking I'm dissing Eric Johnson? How on earth....???? He's obviously not going to call up because he already played it like he would.
That was really, really great! But I honestly, actually shouted HOLY S@%& and cried when Eric Johnson took his shot. It was exactly what I expected, pure,silky, melodic precision.
I thought that Eric Johnson's version was the overall best of the three. Simply fantastic. My only surprise is that he didn't play off of the slide guitar, just played through it as if it wasn't there.
@@thedude-jb7wx seriously? No Soul! Your talking about Eric FUCKING Johnson... young guys? Wtf. Eric is almost 70 years old, if anyone plays with Soul its him! Ive been following along and playing along with Eric's albums from the start, and with 1 or 2 exceptions heard with my own ears, more depth and meaning and SOUL than I can ever muster. Eric is a rare Guitarist.
Average youtube music channel: "Here's my impression of what Eric Johnson would sound like playing the solo to Stairway to Heaven." Rick Beato: "So I called up Eric Johnson to see if he wants to play the solo to Stairway to Heaven"
@@mloftin6472 he needed more gain and\or compression, that might have fixed some problems there. but i guess he didn't do too many takes either... it's a work in progress :) but still, you got to see the man play it.
@@McALLAN1983 I thought they were both good. I just liked Eric Johnson a lot better. This was a novel assignment from Rick. I think they did a lot with it in a pretty short amount of time considering what Rick tasked them with.
Some hours later, this Eddie style solo has a totally diffrent color, meaning. Thank you gentlemen for this, respect PhilX and, rest in peace Mr Van Halen. 😔
Okay nevermind that you got stylistically different players playing the solos (including Eric Johnson who made the song sound like one of his with his playing) but the sheer effort of "recreating the backing track" with the electric 12-string shows a herculean effort for this. Bravo all.
All right I got to say this one thing. I think Phil did a good job, however at 8:44 I feel like Eddie would have gone for the higher octave for the tapping. He like to have more space in between his hands and do the taps on the high frets. For me when I listen to Van Halen that's something that's always stuck out.
@@brokeboypokemon7077 Agreed.Phil did a phenomenal job but that is exactly what I was waiting for too.Also more of a split(with all due respect),of the tapping in general.Eddie had a way of doing phase 1 and phase 2 of his tapping that built the climax for the end in which Phil nailed! I have to say it is the best EVH sounding solo Ive seen that was made up solely by the artist. Kudos to Phil.
Eric's choice of notes over this backing track and his phrasing are sublime. His solo is highly melodic and really is representative of his style. Brilliant!
Eric's version was so good for all the reasons you just said. I think the 12-srtring kind of disrupted the end of the story Eric's solo was telling, perhaps in a live setting the 12-string wouldn't have done that. I really just wanted to say, I like it.
The Eddie Van Halen solo literally gave me shivers; sounded just like something Eddie would have done (RIP). And honestly, your solo Rick was spot on to what Frampton might have done too....it was uncanny really. Loved Eric's version of himself too! :-) All in all this was amazing.
@@rgwak I did´nt mean that he was a better than Eric Johnson. But I thought that in these 3 particular solo´s, Rick´s solo sounded better. But I love Eric Johnson and yes I woould agree with you that he´s the better guitarist of the three.
First of all RIP to the great Eddie Van Halen. Hope he's banging away on the strings of his favorite guitar wherever he is now. Rick I can't thank you enough for this video. Attending college in Austin in the early 80's I was blessed to see SRV and Eric J. in tiny venues first then on to greater gigs as their musical careers climbed. I truly think EJ is one of the most under-rated guitar players on the planet by almost everyone who is not a musician, even with him winning a Grammy in 1990. His level of cerebral and passionate playing are nothing short of miraculous and he is truly one of a kind. So to see him included in this video with the likes of Eddie, Jimmy Page and Frampton is refreshing and a tribute to the phenomenal musician he is. Thanks again Rick, this made my week and soothed a bit of the pain that came with losing EVH to cancer. Rock on everyone!
This was so INCREDIBLY ENJOYABLE!!!! I truly am disappointed that I did not see or HEAR this masterpiece when it was first posted! FANTASTIC ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️🎸⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
I feel like Rick could have said anything to Phil and he would have said "hell yes!!". :) This was an absolute treat. And yes, i vote for more of these.
The sheer joy Phil X exudes as he's holding the Frankenstrat copy and as he's playing is testament to Eddie's power over so many players...it always starts with joy! Your solo was killer, Rick, natch! Eric Johnson...just wow! Those uplifting notes hit the heart. Thank you!
Wow! All of you were beyond belief. I'm 68 and I haven't smiled with absolute enjoyment for way to many years. I had my head phones on and I scared my dogs with all my enthusiasm. Thank you all!!!!!
I sense a new series coming about from this video! Haha. This is very interesting indeed. I have no doubt that Eric and EVH are absolutely influenced by Page, yet they have their own unique legacy as well!
Rick did the best solo here for the song, and really copped Frampton! This also cements Page’s solo as one of the top 5 solos of all time. The Eddie guy did a fine job, but doesn’t have Eddie’s feel for melody.
@@joshanderson5676 I agree with you, the EVH solo really didn't mix for me. The other two were absolutely fantastic, and could have actually took the place of the original.
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Wow that was so weird without the solo.
LMFAO that Eddy solo totally reminds me of the movie Back to the Future when mcfly goes all ape on guitar. You can really hear the difference between the two era’s. Just a little bit faster now.
Parallel Universe? OK. EVH is just another Steve vai, and Jimmy Page is just another Gene Simmons. LOL.
I want to hear Bjork sing Zombie, ya-know that Cranberries song.
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But that’s a whole different topic.
actually ricks solo might be way more advanced than what Peter might have done
Wow Eric Johnson really nailed playing like Eric Johnson! Who would've thought!
Great idea, Rick....All of you did masterful alternate rides. Any one of them could very well have been the solo that all local "Guitar Gods" (and their apprentices) would be trying to cover note-for-note, just like so many of us HAD to do with Page's solo from the very first time we heard the tune.
And for good reason, as it turns out, given how popular the song quickly became & still is to this day. Only wish I had a dollar in my wallet for every time it has been requested of us at a gig.....I could build myself another Harley & have $$ left over. (Well, that may be a slight exaggeration...Better throw "Free Bird" in there, too.
Scooter parts are not cheap) 🤔
But I know you get my point.
I was actually getting a little burned out on the tune as a whole, and then saw Ann & Nancy Wilson do it with Bonham, Jr., & that incredible back-up ensemble....Wow.
Anyway, Rick, an interesting presentation from you today, as usual. I am a dedicated fan & admirer of your work....Keep it comin' Buddy 👍😉😎🎸
Totally agree! NO ONE plays Eric Johnson like Eric Johnson.
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Eric plays melodic fast and very clean guitar solo.
@@scottmccollum9979 except Guthrie govan of course
No one gonna talk about how perfect they recorded the backing track for the solo
Exactly!!
@@awyand sho o it was perfect
@@awyand they were as good as any drummer can hope to get them without devoting your life to copying bonham
Thanks!
The sort of thing people do in their spare time...LOL
Annnnnd then there's Eric. Wow... made me think of this epic quote: "He who works with his hands is a laborer. He who works with his hands and his head is a craftsman. He who works with his hands and his head and his heart is an artist." - Saint Francis of Assisi.
Wow! Eric Johnson might actually be asked, let alone allowed. to play that solo in a music store...
Adam Watts ...wow
It really was the most beautiful. PhilX was very accurately EVH. I am not familiar enough with Frampton to tell, but still a fresh take.
co founder of the jesuits was very good with his words, I'm sure he did a lot of good along with his pal Ignatius
@@ratpH1nk I've got no special love for Rick... But seriously he killed that in Peter frampton's style.
In my opinion Rick did the best solo. Melodic, technically flawless, good flow, brillant timing! Thumbs up!
The "Peter Frampton" solo was my fave, as well!
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As someone favouring EVH out of these guitar players (didn't even know who the others were really prior to this video. The Eric Johnsons solo was the best. That one sounded most to me like something ready to be on an album
I agree. Rick's solo was the best.
That's because the style fits with the era. Frampton and Page's guitar playing is blues based, all early 70s stuff.
This is one of the best videos I've seen in my life.
Hey oompa what ya doing here? By the way I love your channel.
I never thought i would find u here ompa 😂😂
It's pretty good but surely you can't even compare it to the Alan, Alan, Alan, Alan, Alan, Alan ow its not Alan its Steve.
Thats gold
Steve, Steve, Steve, Steve Steve, Steve
I concur! Unreal! So much talent. ✌️🇨🇦🎸
oompaville I’m with you dude!
Why isn’t everyone talking more about Rick’s solo? It’s seriously fantastic.
imho it 's the best on the video
I love it! He was the genius that came up with the solo on Cardinal Motion which is one of the greatest melodic solos I have ever heard he is VERY underrated!
@@ozyrinis yeah, clearly the best. Beato really impressed me, and the other guy was technically great, but Eric Johnson over delivered. It's hard to replace a part of a classic song, but he added something new.
I think it's the best one here, too. Gorgeous, economical, clean. Like the original in those ways.
His was by far the most melodic.
Van Halen and stairway to heaven has never meant more than it does today. Rick, you absolute fuckin genius. Perfect timing. RIP to the greatest guitar player Rock and Roll has ever scene.
We’ll miss you Eddie Van Halen.
He will be missed
I’m sure the timing was not up to anyone...I can only imagine Rick would have liked it if Eddie could have been here to listen to the Stairway version and gave it a thumbs up...
It's quite a coincidence. I had a friend of mine accidentally pass away years ago. The coincidental thing about it was also the last interaction I had with him I was playing guitar and he was about to leave and he stopped and said one more time before I leave play Stairway one more time. And as I was playing he walked out the door and was the last time I saw him... Damn.
@joe cheney I blasted 'Eruption' into my headphones and just cried my eyes out, and I'm not usually too emotional. The saddest news since we lost Neil Peart. RIP, Eddie. Heaven is rocking right now!
Had to come home early, gut punch, crying 😢 EVH
As massive an EVH fan I am - Eric's solo was stellar and enthralling.
It was. The EVH solo didn’t sound good with the track. Either not a good solo or shows evh would have only been good in his band with his music.
@@tb2324 respectfully disagree. It sounded like something Eddie could’ve played and it didn’t overwhelm the rest of the song
@@tb2324I can’t believe all the hate the EVH solo is getting. I thought it was leagues above the other two!
Holy S**t this needs to become a regular series. Great job.
I was thinking the same thing. It’d be real nice to see this done on the regular. Great video
Absolutely! Hope he reads the comments. Rick, think of all the iconic solos that could be done with “Eddie” doing his version of each, along with “Peter”, and perhaps a guest guitarist for a third, or Eric of course. I would like, share, and comment on every one 😊
RIP Eddie. This was a great tribute to the greatest guitarist ever.
What a kick in the balls to hear this today. My hero is gone but forever remembered.
It was made and released before he passed :(
Yeah this video hits a lot different now
Edward caused me a lot of trouble as a young 17 yr. Old player. My skills where being compared to his in 1977. Not cool not fair and caused me to have to up my game big-time. Crap I didn't have a chance but it pushed me hard and made me a far better player. He was at one time the Master Teacher of rock guitar. I will miss him.
@@brethall2006 "It's completely tragic that we have lost him , he was not just an innovator and stylish player with great taste , he was also a laid back virtuoso showman who just blew us all away every time , every shredder today has lost their master teacher and guide.
Pete Townshend on Edward Van Halens death.
I’m only at 4:52 and I have to stop and just say ... THIS is the kind of content that RUclips was created for. For Rick and friends to create and share this with the world is just an incredible gift to music fans. Thank you so much, Rick, for a spectacularly entertaining video. This is superb. Bravo!
Thanks Chris!
Thank you, Chris. You took the words right out of my mouth. So cool to see artists coming together in a time of much needed comfort. Art is a gift we give to the world.
Agree 💯. This is head and shoulders above anything else, really builds on Rick’s deep knowledge of playing, recording and production, plus his network of friends and colleagues. Bravissimo!
Or cats playing piano
@@RickBeato Nice concept. Would like to see a part 2 that would be more radical, various guitarists playing in their own styles
1. Adam Rogers or Julina Lage (great jazz guitarists but who play multiple styles)
2. Charles Caswell of Berried Alive (Highly innovative)
3. Charles Berthoud (bass solo as fluent and melodic as a guitarist)
4. Yvette young (innovative )
5. Sean Angus Watson ( beautifully melodic and toneful)
this could be done with the given backing track or re-made one in different styles of Stairway, jazz version, metal etc or no particular style -open
- or perhaps another classic song not quite as over done as Stairway maybe Heart, "Barracuda", Steely Dan Josie or
Funkadelic - Maggot Brain (this one could also be a What Makes This Song Great? One of the best guitar solos in my opinion )
thanks, your my favorite music theory channel, learned a lot
-can you set up some live jams ? like guitar, bass, drums, vibes, any instruments, all jamming from different youtube channels at the same time live?
again, thanks rick, for so many inspiring videos
Eric's solo literally brought a tear to my eye. He plays with such beautifully delicate and fierce intentions. Great video. Rick Beato is the shiz
he looks like he is dying, i saw him perform in 2000 he was looking sexy
Aging gets us, I’m 56 and I can’t believe how much muscle mass and skin resilience I’ve lost since I turned 50 - I’m just now starting to really up my game on anti aging eating and exercise.
Me too ~ tears ~ completely unexpected!
@dbedard67 Sagging skin, deteriorating eyesight, memory loss, brittle bones, chronic arthritis, lactose intolerance, deafening tinnitus, forgetfulness, fumbling and stumbling... aging definitely isn't for the faint-hearted. But as the old saying goes, "it's better than the alternative."
@@petedude2lu3 There's quite a big difference in human age between 46 and 69. It's going to be a very sad day when E.J. leaves us.
Can’t believe this episode about Stairway to Heaven being played ala Eddie Van Halen aired just one day before Eddie’s passing. Van Halen was the best! No one else like him.
And now we will never be able to hear them together again. RIP Eddie Van Halen, it sucks they never got to truly mend their friendship. I really was hoping for a reunion tour with Eddie and Sammy again but we will never see Van Halen again. R.I.P.
I can unmistakably speak for everyone saying that we all would love this to become a new series
Hear hear
Agreed
Absolutely.
Hell Yes!!!
What is Phil X and Eric Johnson played Eruption? What if Eddie and Eric played 'Show me the way; What if Phil X, Rick and Eric played... The solo to Detroit Rock City... the possibilities are almost endless. More Eric....
I love how Phil was smiling like Eddie when he was playing the solo for him. It ends up being a happy tribute, instead of a solemn one had it been recorded today.
How true Barbara! ❤️
I'd kill to hear Jimmy's outtakes!
and BTW Rick's solo was awesome!
Eric Johnson absolutely blew it out of the water. I played back Eric's solo dozen times. He is just a monster player. The way he uses octaves is so sweet sounding. No one sounds like Eric.
I'm deeply impressed how well Eric managed to break out of the mold of Page's solo but still come up with something that fits the song in his own style
Eric Johnson is freakin' awesome!
Eric's style fits everything. His language in guitar is universal.
I was breathless at the end of Eric's solo. Wow!
@@SenorPlaid People throw around the phrase musical genius. But it fits for situations like this.
Eric is tha man.
Rick, the synchronicity of you putting this out and then the world learning of Eddie’s passing the next day is just over the top. And the song Stairway to Heaven makes it even more significant. This was no mere coincidence, my friend. 2020 . . .
It seems this was a perfect inadvertent send off for Eddie. May he Rest In Peace. 🤘🏼
Did people in the industry know Eddie's time was over? I wonder.
Hope he watched this before passing
Synchronicity 😞☹️
🙏🎸😥😥😥😥❤🙏❤
I absolutely love your Frampton
The timing of this video. RIP Eddie
Dude seriously, I watched this yesterday not realizing it was a new vid. After hearing the news today I came back to see the release date. I was even on his wiki page to see how old he was. Goosebumps!
Thank you, I'm in tears. RIP EDDIE! You made me pick up the guitar and teach myself by ear 43 years ago. Rest in Power and thank you for everything you've given. The world is definitely less bright without you.
And now we will never be able to hear them together again. RIP Eddie Van Halen, it sucks they never got to truly mend their friendship. I really was hoping for a reunion tour with Eddie and Sammy again but we will never see Van Halen again. R.I.P.
SomeBlackGuy never thought I'd see you here. This was the perfect recommendation from the YT algorithm RIP Eddie
Christ! Never thought I'd discover Eddie Van Halen's death by RUclips comment. RIP 🙏🏽
That guy who played the Eric Johnson solo captured his sound perfectly even went as far as to try to look like him
Lol
Let's take a moment to appreciate how fantastic that backing track sounded, everything spot on. Professionals at work, a delight to behold.
My thoughts exactly! Very Pro!
Yes! Absolutely agree!😊👍
was it the best part of the track?
Not enough props to you guys who created the backing: it's frickin spot on!
I totally agree. It is SPOT ON!! Beato’s solo was great also. He left the original out of the equation and made it his own (Frampton style).
@@kirkjones-orangutanorlion Beato had the best solo of the three, it fit the song better than the other two solos.
Affirmative, less so on the drums. Admirable attempt but the kit was lacking. No hate for the attempt though. Playing anything that Bonzo did perfectly is a mountain that most folks would simply choose to pass on. The EVH needed some more tapping, harmonics, and a dive bomb or two IMO. Eric Johnson has always made me want to throw my guitars off the Cliffs of Dover as I once again realize how much more I need to improve to possess one scintilla of the skillset Mr. Johnson possesses. Wow! Makes me really miss another TEXAS boy SRV. RIP Stevie! We will never forget you and I am positive the chorus upstairs really appreciates having you blazing through solos playing for the Big Guy! Quite a retinue of players there now but it would have been nice to have had a few more years prior to your far too early exit stage left. Us native Austinites were so blessed with regard to how many times we were treated with your myriad of performances across central Texas that I (for one) took it for granted. I miss those halcyon days of SRV, Eric Johnson, Ian Moore , W.C. Clark, Jesse Taylor, Buddy Guy, the Sexton bro’s.,etc, etc. That was when Austin really was the live music capitol of the world! Those days have faded away like an Aquafest poster or the graffiti on the the little bridge you drive under on Lamar heading towards 6th street. Man, I miss Austin 1975-1990. Thanks for moving away from your shite hole state and changing Austin into the same crap hole you left trying to escape. Yeah California, I’m talking about you!!! But I digress...🥺
It's interesting that no matter who is playing my brain still hears Jimmy Page, as if the original notes are so indelible they exist even when they're gone like a phantom limb. I wonder if anybody else had this experience.
Fantastic video, Rick.
I did.
I agree
Totally! These guys are all great players, but Page wrote (and played) such a perfect solo for that tune.
Yeah , I kinda had this comparison track running through my head throughout all 3... It's indelibly implanted in whatever area of the brain that stores that sort of thing I think...it was a fun little experiment with maybe the most iconic guitar solo ever...I think it's important to note how accurate they got the rhythm track, that in and of itself with the attention to detail, right down to the twelve string fender was remarkable..but like a phantom limb, expounding upon that metaphor the body was so close to the original , that I could hear it too...I wonder if it was tough to overcome that for the 3 guys, to not get dragged out of Frampton and into Page would have taken a certain defiant concentration...I will continue to ignore it, I won't think about it ...tricky to strike the balance I'd Imagine... staying true to the experiment insists that you think about it, but not so much as to forget your playing in the style of whomever you're supposed to be imagining their interpretation might have sounded like... except of course Eric Johnson for obvious reasons lol... overall that's 12 minutes well spent for me, of course I haven't counted the time I'm spending commenting, but I'm finished so Coda if you will☮️
BrotherDevious Let’s face it, Page’s solo has been playing in everyone’s head for 45+ years. So unless you had truly never heard it before, it’s tough to just ignore it. It’s no different than lyrics for songs that you haven’t heard in decades yet still remember when the song is played
Eric Johnson's sound is so crystal clear and melodic, like Brian May each have their own unique sound that's hard to replicate.
Loved all three, but Eric, playing himself, was unreal.
For sure, such a treat. His music has been on my mind lately so I pulled out a transcription of Dover. Turns out it’s still very much out of my reach, haha.
100% agree.
He is the best at it
The guy that did the Eric Johnson solo nailed the style of Eric Johnson, 100% authentic.
He is even called Eric , what are the odds .
Lol
lmao
@@killkult his surname is Johnson too and he normally plays a sunburst Fender Stratocaster
Damn dude what are the odds
🤣
RIP EVH. This was a wonderful tribute to his genius.
Eric's tone is simply unmistakable: melodic, elegant, goosebump-inducing. You can always hear him out among hundreds of guitarists and he doesn't even have to follow the maxim of many guitar heroes, which often follows the motto: faster, shriller, more spectacular.
For me it's definitely the best of the three solos.
Incredible coincidence to have EVH on Stairway to Heaven, but it was like a premonition Rick. This video will remain forever as a tribute to the passing of a great artisan, creator, ultimately innovator talented musician.
Hat's down....
“What did you do at work today honey?”
“I re-recorded the solo section of Stairway to Heaven and then pretended to be Peter Frampton”
“That’s nice dear”
Exactly.
Things I do in my retirement. lol
zkhott1 yeah and then I took a nap...wore my rear end out. I dreamed I was Paul McCartney.
“Good for you my hard-working man-child.”
ha ha man that's so funny
Look on Rick's face was priceless when he realized he'd slipped in one of Page's original riffs ;)
yeaaahhhhhh :) 06:28
Totally! And thanks for the heads up - I was looking out for it!
Priceless!
Very, very nice solo Rick.
If I closed my eyes and heard you play that solo... I would have thought it was Frampton. You hit his style perfectly. Just as easily as anyone could recognize Carlos Santana guitar sound. 🎸 Very amazing 👏 and profound!
As I opened my eyes
This NEEDS to be a series, I'd love to see how other guitarists would play the Back in Black or Shook Me solo
Absolutely! Also more what if Steve Morse played Stairway, or Steve Vai, Satriani, Plini, Al di meola
Yeah, let Paco di Lucia play Shook Me ;)
Yes please!
Rick Beato for President 2020. I bet his cabinet would be a Marshall.
Ahahahaha
I love what you did with stairway to heaven. How about recreating something by Jimi Hendrix?
President Beato will likely have 15 Cabinet Members.
Marshall Law!
It would certainly be full. . . .
Eric Johnson's touch on this makes this classic sound so unique and fresh. Only one word describes it... OUTSTANDING!
Exactly what I was thinking. 👍
This is not me making enemies or anything, but I like it as well or better than Page's solo.
It’s hard to beat a tasty melodic solo! Eric’s tone is incredible
@Underground Frenchy yeah, such a big loss🙏
Seriously Rick, how do you come up with these ideas? This was just an incredible video....I really enjoyed it!
I agree mate :)
💯🔥
Why isn't there a heart react for this? This is literally the most satisfying video I've seen on RUclips in years. More of this, please!
Thanks Luke!
@@RickBeato +1, fantastic concept, so many cool mashup ideas out there
Agreed!! (and RIP EVH. Too soon.)
Yes!
@@RickBeato tnx rick .yes so very not by chance. Another Channel did the same yesterday Oct.5 ""Produce Like A Pro"" title ""Guitarists That Changed Music:: E.V.H"" . thank you i look fwd to your tribute
How apt this unfortunately became. Now Eddie's walking that stairway.
LMA UK - Wow...great comment!
damn that shits deep 😔
He probably flew over it.
And everybody in Heaven can't wait for him to finish that climb... Just think of all the greatest guitar players that passed before him, setting up his equipment and tuning his guitars for him... I'd love to get to see that show!!!
He's running with the Devil
Rick captured the essence of Frampton 👍
Phil captured the essence of EVH 👍
Eric was his own sound 👍
❤️ this concept, so creative, so talented, more like this please!
Rick nailed Framptons tone!
Love this concept, cant wait to hear more just like this!
The care and reverence that all 3 of you showed was very powerful, from the, to the, soul! Thank you. 👏👏👏👏👏
All three solos were amazing. Phil channeled Eddie perfectly and Eric actually made me shiver. Nobody sounds like Eric Johnson! Great video!
EJ heartfelt like a bitch
My reaction as well - along with a giant smile and tears in my eyes.
Agreed. Brilliant interpretations and brilliant playing. Love it.
All of the solos were great and really captured the sound and feel of the artist.
But that Eric Johnson solo was incredible!
EJ’s solo was absolutely incredible.
This is just nuts. This sort of content being available and on such a whim of an idea, is incredible!! Awesome video
Was gonna leave a comment, but you just said everything I was gonna say lol. Cheers. Content like this is beyond epic.
Eric freakin' Johnson. So cool.
Wonderful work
Can you imagine this video was posted less than 24 hours before Eddie Van Halen entered the true stairway to heaven. Unbelievable. Rip to the legend. And an amazing Job from Phil X
That dude LOVES Van Halen.
This is my favorite episode to date. Please do more of this!!! Black Sabbath, Pink Floyd, and Eric Clapton bring it.
So I am recovering from surgery and I was in quite a bit of pain. For 12 minutes I forgot about that. And I am still buzzing from this. One of the coolest things I’ve seen on your channel. Much better than drugs. Thank you!
Also, Rick is a killer guitarist on his own.
Old news... :-D
Yep. And the drumming was bang on the money 💰
The idea of being able to just call up Eric Johnson and asking him to play a solo just blows my mind.
I agree, but it was pretty awesome to see the man himself do it!
❤
I'm surprised he didn't hit up Peter Frampton.
Best comment!
Well, it should be pretty obvious.
I mean, Rick can totally make these things happen with the fame that he has.
A pro like Eric is obviously out of reach for us 'commoners'.
This is probably one of the best videos made, about anything, ever. The dedication to a craft, the respect for the original artist and the passion of the people involved is all so rare. Amazing. Just amazing. Thank you.
I was stunned by how completely you replicated that backing track. Such an impeccable sound, yet still as if in 1970. That was almost more astonishing to me than the actual solos (any of which are worthy of listening to over and over again so it can all to sink in). Damn.
This 100%, he should show us how to duplicate it lol
Yes oh my Gawd. Rick you are a genius.
Agreed. Jack KILLED it on the drums.
Holy Schnikeez!! RICK RICK RICK!! this could be a whole series!!
Just this one music bed!!
A "Stairway to Stairway" solo contest crowd sourced from players who are viewers of this channel!
This is SO. FREAKIN. EPIC.
The overall idea. The level of effort put into “doing it right.”
The talent brought in to “do it justice.”
Perfection. 10/10!
Yes! Well done, all parties!! 🎸🎸🎸
Yes indeed 👏 🙌🤘🏻. All musicians were terrific and Rick is a wonderful musician on many instruments. He is very knowledgeable and makes terrific videos.
totally agree
This one goes up to 11.😃
Just brilliant. All of it.
Eric Johnson is an absolute monster of a player, bit such a calm and down to earth guy in person. You can tell through his playing that everything he doesn't emote or say outwardly, he says and expresses through his guitar. This was a great video and looking forward to more!
You need to do a whole series of videos like this. This was pure gold.
Yup
I agree. This was good stuff
ABSOLUTELY AGREE!
Yes! I would love more of these! I had my two boys watch this evening. Loved showing them the whole process. And we started off listening to the original. Thank you Rick!!
Like seriously. Where can I download the entire song?
Imagine being so badass you could casually call Eric Johnson for a RUclips video
And he joins it
That EVH was exactly what Eddie would have done, my goodness. Getting Eric Johnson on board was beyond brilliant. So cool to hear this and observe such high art. Then today, Eddie is gone.
I love coming back and watching this video over and over. I love Rick’s solo the best but they are all incredible
Forget Eddie's brown tone. Nothing bests that Frampton tone. Bar none.
This was a really worthwhile exercise. All of the imagined solos were good in their own right. Rick's 'Frampton' was obviously the closest to the original in the sense of following the original structure, which I thought was appropriate. The real difference between the solos for me was that in the original you hear Page reacting to the bass and drums, and leaving space for them. That's the big difference between a band, and a star soloist with backing musicians.
Spot on. I liked hearing the different approaches, and maybe it's impossible to unhear Page's solo and think of it as anything other than the "right" approach, but the order of these solos (Frampton, EVH, EJ) made it progressively clearer that Page's solo was very "sympathetic" to the bass, drums, and slide guitar, with some nice give and take between them. On the other extreme, EJ's solo seemed to fight the other instruments. It made for some interesting tension, I guess, but not my cup of tea.
Dude, I was going to say something very similar. Page came up in the Yardbirds. Played frequently with the likes of Clapton, Harrison, and Hendrix... all guys who not only knew how to leave room for other instruments to do their things and add mood to it all, but would write in parts for them. He understood overall structure a bit better than lead guitarists who are essentially the entire band. Beyond this, As Rick states, there are 3 different Page solos. This means he made several takes to get the right one recorded and produced. I doubt any of these 3 did anymore than a a couple of takes, and didn't sit for a day or two listening to every detail while determining the best outcome.
@@smackela Absolutely agree about EJ's solo, though I love his tone and think he's a wonderful player. (People rave about 'Cliffs of Dover', but I think that the next track, 'Desert Rose' actually gives a better insight into what he can do.). The tension was obvious: it sounded as though he was forcing it against the constraints of the form. Phil X, on the other hand, just went for it, and the result was a ton of fun, without necessarily being 'better' than the others.
Yeah, you captured the essence of it. They where all great, but to me Jimmy Pages solo just fits better for me. Might be because that is what I'm used to hear, but man, Jimmy is great.
Can we all just take a moment to appreciate how frickin' skilled Rick is; because I feel a moment needs to be taken, especially after that Framptonesque wonder.
Amen to that!
Rick Is Amazing!! Great Musician and Teacher!
Loved his Frampton solo! I was not expecting it to fit so well
Yea, that was really good. Was just like Peter Frampton.
Rick you definitely played the best!
Eric Johnson’s playing is just so pretty.
I find it incredibly interesting in the second half of the solo, when the slide guitar part comes in, he didn’t use it as a “call and response” type figure, like Page, Rick and Phil did. Instead, he just soloed over it and really used it to harmonize what he was playing melodically.
Emotional is the word i'd choose!
You just have to love the talent of these phenomenal musicians! 💯
RIP Eddie - the world lost an incredible genius, person, and hero. My heart goes out to his family.....that being said....as much as I love Phil X and Eric Johnson, I liked your solo the best Rick....it fit more with the essence of the song. Great video!
I also liked Rick's solo the best
If Rick gets this series going, how long before one of the big-name artists calls up and says THAT's not how I would play it, HERE's how I would play it!
@@andrewlorenzlong Are you somehow thinking I'm dissing Eric Johnson? How on earth....???? He's obviously not going to call up because he already played it like he would.
@@andrewlorenzlong Might WANT to watch again!
@@andrewlorenzlong 1:34
Surely Rick has enough pull to make that happen anyways.
Just heard the news about Eddie Van Halen and immediately thought of this video. What a treasure. May he Rest In Peace.
Hard to describe in words the beauty of Eric Johnsons playing. His touch, his tone, his approach. Ear candy.
That was really, really great! But I honestly, actually shouted HOLY S@%& and cried when Eric Johnson took his shot. It was exactly what I expected, pure,silky, melodic precision.
Cried? Dude.
@@70mcnevin
Seriously. Now I want to hear him do the full song.
I thought that Eric Johnson's version was the overall best of the three. Simply fantastic. My only surprise is that he didn't play off of the slide guitar, just played through it as if it wasn't there.
@@thedude-jb7wx seriously? No Soul! Your talking about Eric FUCKING Johnson... young guys? Wtf. Eric is almost 70 years old, if anyone plays with Soul its him! Ive been following along and playing along with Eric's albums from the start, and with 1 or 2 exceptions heard with my own ears, more depth and meaning and SOUL than I can ever muster. Eric is a rare Guitarist.
That was outstanding. One of the coolest things I've seen all year.
Pretty much. Utterly compelling music video.
Average youtube music channel: "Here's my impression of what Eric Johnson would sound like playing the solo to Stairway to Heaven."
Rick Beato: "So I called up Eric Johnson to see if he wants to play the solo to Stairway to Heaven"
The EVH one was pretty good. I liked it.
Eric Johnson tho...
he's awesome. nice comment bro.
@@mloftin6472 he needed more gain and\or compression, that might have fixed some problems there. but i guess he didn't do too many takes either... it's a work in progress :) but still, you got to see the man play it.
@@McALLAN1983 I thought they were both good. I just liked Eric Johnson a lot better. This was a novel assignment from Rick. I think they did a lot with it in a pretty short amount of time considering what Rick tasked them with.
0:00 context
3:35 backing track
5:40 Peter Frampton style
8:14 Van Halen style
9:46 Eric Johnson
* 😁 5:46 Peter Frampton style 😁 *
Some hours later, this Eddie style solo has a totally diffrent color, meaning. Thank you gentlemen for this, respect PhilX and, rest in peace Mr Van Halen. 😔
Dang. That was so satisfying!!!!
No question!
Puddles! You are a great singer! Love your videos! Cool to see you here.
PUDDLES!!!!! Love your videos!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Amen!
No puddles, Puddles!
Okay nevermind that you got stylistically different players playing the solos (including Eric Johnson who made the song sound like one of his with his playing) but the sheer effort of "recreating the backing track" with the electric 12-string shows a herculean effort for this. Bravo all.
All good, but after listening to the three of these I am re-reminded of how EPIC Jimmy Page's solo actually was. Perfection.
Eddie is smiling in heaven looking down saying: "pretty close Phil"
All right I got to say this one thing. I think Phil did a good job, however at 8:44 I feel like Eddie would have gone for the higher octave for the tapping. He like to have more space in between his hands and do the taps on the high frets. For me when I listen to Van Halen that's something that's always stuck out.
@@brokeboypokemon7077 Agreed.Phil did a phenomenal job but that is exactly what I was waiting for too.Also more of a split(with all due respect),of the tapping in general.Eddie had a way of doing phase 1 and phase 2 of his tapping that built the climax for the end in which Phil nailed! I have to say it is the best EVH sounding solo Ive seen that was made up solely by the artist. Kudos to Phil.
Phil crushed this. I am rather thoroughly impressed with this effort!
@@mariocampa4647 I highly concur!
@@brokeboypokemon7077 I think he just did too many things from eruption.
Eric's choice of notes over this backing track and his phrasing are sublime. His solo is highly melodic and really is representative of his style. Brilliant!
Eric's version was so good for all the reasons you just said. I think the 12-srtring kind of disrupted the end of the story Eric's solo was telling, perhaps in a live setting the 12-string wouldn't have done that. I really just wanted to say, I like it.
The “what if this artist played that song” concept is freaking awesome!
I haven't been this enthralled working my way through a video in forever. Love the concept and execution these fellas put to this great idea. Kudos.
Wow, Phil nailed Eddie and Eric, or course he sounded like himself.
The Eddie Van Halen solo literally gave me shivers; sounded just like something Eddie would have done (RIP). And honestly, your solo Rick was spot on to what Frampton might have done too....it was uncanny really. Loved Eric's version of himself too! :-) All in all this was amazing.
YEUPP. I thought that the Eddie V. H solo was definetly the best of all the three. But they are all brilliant guitarists.
@@andresmelvr4778 Better than Eric Johnson himself? I would beg to differ.
@@rgwak I did´nt mean that he was a better than Eric Johnson. But I thought that in these 3 particular solo´s, Rick´s solo sounded better. But I love Eric Johnson and yes I woould agree with you that he´s the better guitarist of the three.
There is only one Eric Johnson! Jeez, the musical pathways that he sees with his brain when he is playing a solo...Just incredible.
Eric is such a fantastic guitar player. So melodic. Beautiful style always. Lived him since the beginning
Rick really just hit us with “so I called up Eric Johnson” lmao
First of all RIP to the great Eddie Van Halen. Hope he's banging away on the strings of his favorite guitar wherever he is now. Rick I can't thank you enough for this video. Attending college in Austin in the early 80's I was blessed to see SRV and Eric J. in tiny venues first then on to greater gigs as their musical careers climbed. I truly think EJ is one of the most under-rated guitar players on the planet by almost everyone who is not a musician, even with him winning a Grammy in 1990. His level of cerebral and passionate playing are nothing short of miraculous and he is truly one of a kind. So to see him included in this video with the likes of Eddie, Jimmy Page and Frampton is refreshing and a tribute to the phenomenal musician he is. Thanks again Rick, this made my week and soothed a bit of the pain that came with losing EVH to cancer. Rock on everyone!
What a brilliant idea!! Fair play Rick - you are winning RUclips!! All the best from Lee
Love this Rick! Woul'd love to see more like this
How about a Captain Meets Rick Beato
Inspirational at it highest, I'm going to do my version now wish me luck🤔
Thanks Lee!!
It’s October 8. Eddie has passed. Nick Biato, thank you. From a fellow dirty southerner (Atlanta), Thank you.
This was so INCREDIBLY ENJOYABLE!!!! I truly am disappointed that I did not see or HEAR this masterpiece when it was first posted! FANTASTIC
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I feel like Rick could have said anything to Phil and he would have said "hell yes!!". :)
This was an absolute treat. And yes, i vote for more of these.
“Why don’t I just call up Eric Johnson, see if he’s into it?” - Rick Beato
I often think that. Then I remember that I don't have his number, and he never sees my smoke signals.
@@mikepaulus4766 Ive seen them but I didnt think it appropriate to reply...
He said that, I lol’d and said ya right ... then there he was. Just amazing.
...I think I’ll phone call Trump, or talk to God...
@@stephenfiore9960 God and Trump in the same sentence. Fiction.
The sheer joy Phil X exudes as he's holding the Frankenstrat copy and as he's playing is testament to Eddie's power over so many players...it always starts with joy! Your solo was killer, Rick, natch! Eric Johnson...just wow! Those uplifting notes hit the heart. Thank you!
He had the Bumblebee strat right behind him!
Wow! All of you were beyond belief. I'm 68 and I haven't smiled with absolute enjoyment for way to many years. I had my head phones on and I scared my dogs with all my enthusiasm. Thank you all!!!!!
I sense a new series coming about from this video! Haha. This is very interesting indeed. I have no doubt that Eric and EVH are absolutely influenced by Page, yet they have their own unique legacy as well!
"Why don't I just call Eric Johnson to see if he's into it"
Yeah, must be nice to have Phil X and Eric Johnson on speed dial. Haha
It's like saying I'll just call up Page and ask him to come down and reimagine his stairway solo🤣
As one does. LOL
I've never appreciated Page more than I do at this moment.
All those solos were cool- but nothing compares.
It must have been so hard to solo in another style and not drop back into Pages solo !
It's my favorite rock solo ever.
that's why you listened so many times to that solo that is really imposible not thinking in it while listening to this guys
ikr
The Page solo was the perfect solo. That and Comfortably Numb
The tapping run Phil does at 8:59 perfectly captures EVH’s playing in the fair warning era. Absolutely digged that part
the "what this solo would sound like recorded by _______" series is honestly an amazing idea, please keep it going!!
“So I’m just gonna call Eric Johnson...” strong flex
This whole video is obnoxious. Constant name dropping and ignorance
Dude just straight up called Eric Johnson to play in the style of Eric Johnson. Nice!
This was magical! So original & expresive. Beautiful artistry by masters of their craft!
Very cool... this should be a new series.... I am thinking "Comfortably Numb" or "Sultans of Swing".
What a cool idea. Rick, you're a genius 😁 ...and you've got cool friends 🤘
Keep em comin!
Such a dope video
There's thousands of these videos on RUclips. It's not an original idea. Video was great though
Couldn't agree more (with the original poster)! Fantastic!!
That Frampton solo was just perfection. You captured his sound perfectly, and it fitted like a glove.
Truth! It flowed like water over rocks, smooth
Rick did the best solo here for the song, and really copped Frampton! This also cements Page’s solo as one of the top 5 solos of all time. The Eddie guy did a fine job, but doesn’t have Eddie’s feel for melody.
@@joshanderson5676 I agree with you, the EVH solo really didn't mix for me. The other two were absolutely fantastic, and could have actually took the place of the original.
Agreed, ricks fit the true nature of the song and fit the best.