John Mayer - Neon - secret show at Hotel Cafe 4/8/15

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  • Опубликовано: 23 окт 2024

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  • @stoop04
    @stoop04 8 лет назад +854

    Sometimes the only reaction, when you see someone playing like that, is to just laugh. Its ridiculous how effortless he makes it look.

    • @felipea.8075
      @felipea.8075 7 лет назад +5

      stoop04 YES

    • @emmamathes604
      @emmamathes604 6 лет назад +38

      I laugh consistently when he plays. It is RIDICULOUS! His literal fingers have more talent than many musicians have in their entire body.

    • @vinicius1vargas
      @vinicius1vargas 4 года назад +1

      i feel u

    • @meirfivenight3442
      @meirfivenight3442 4 года назад +4

      Emma Mathes im late but "most musicians" use their fingers and not their whole bodies

    • @adamgillespie3393
      @adamgillespie3393 4 года назад +4

      @@meirfivenight3442 drummers.

  • @Kostas1601
    @Kostas1601 9 лет назад +845

    He just did this intro bit in order to tune the low E string down to a C.....What a boss

    • @TDogITM
      @TDogITM 8 лет назад +107

      It was initially in Bb which is even more crazy, he had to tune UP to the C.

    • @FitzpatrickSD
      @FitzpatrickSD 2 года назад +6

      @@TDogITM E C to BB, to a GG they be the same thing- Andre 3000

    • @weebfam1311
      @weebfam1311 2 года назад +1

      @@FitzpatrickSD hello there lmao 19 hrs ago

    • @avinashkarnik14
      @avinashkarnik14 2 года назад +1

      @@weebfam1311 Still enjoying it hehe

    • @abcbcd1834
      @abcbcd1834 7 месяцев назад

      @@FitzpatrickSD Big Boi actually, but nice reference lol

  • @Truebleux
    @Truebleux 7 лет назад +321

    best version of Neon I've ever heard and I've heard dozens of them. He made one man and a guitar sound like a jazz-trio #insane

    • @brycemenchaca
      @brycemenchaca 5 лет назад +12

      True A yes this is the best neon. I can support you on that.

    • @darkrider3952
      @darkrider3952 5 лет назад +5

      Where the light is?

    • @lvl3472
      @lvl3472 5 лет назад +2

      ​@@darkrider3952 John Mayer - Neon (Live In LA - 1080p)

    • @whyaskmenoely25
      @whyaskmenoely25 5 лет назад +4

      @@darkrider3952 This is the Cooler Daniel of WTLI Neon

    • @Daantjer
      @Daantjer 4 года назад +9

      This one is better than where the light is. Where the light is is a perfect one because its a dvd but this one has the uniqueness and feel.
      I mean 4:58 cmon boii

  • @rigz87
    @rigz87 6 лет назад +171

    That f*ukin thumbs has got a mind of its own!

    • @ruichenyan48
      @ruichenyan48 4 года назад +1

      EllaKvistgaard all

    • @Elithia.m
      @Elithia.m 3 года назад +1

      He’s actually got freakishly long thumbs lol

    • @richardpalmers2436
      @richardpalmers2436 3 года назад

      I can see you got good music taste just by your picture

  • @nyimatashi5967
    @nyimatashi5967 6 лет назад +183

    Thank you to the person who said shhh at around 1:10 atleast someone appreciates the legend playing only and not the audience making unrelevent noise

    • @melc.5644
      @melc.5644 4 года назад +10

      fun fact: John Mayer is also making unrelevent noise lmao

  • @trouper1127
    @trouper1127 8 лет назад +172

    this is insane. as an avid guitar player, i cannot comprehend how somebody is capable of playing like this hahaha incredible.

    • @XYBand
      @XYBand 4 года назад +5

      All the while, singing that well on top of it

    • @practicerepobarrie
      @practicerepobarrie 2 года назад

      As your a player go look up a guy named Corel Heuvel, he can rock this song right beside John, I'm not shitting you.

  • @freddybeer
    @freddybeer 7 лет назад +88

    So much practice, so much time to absorb his own song, I love how fast and effortless he plays this. John fucking Mayer, what an inspiration to anyone who've ever picked up a guitar!

  • @bigoz1734
    @bigoz1734 5 лет назад +142

    John's so talented he does better covers of his own original best tunes

  • @brianrodak
    @brianrodak  9 лет назад +113

    I have a few more. I tried to just experience most of it in real time. I'll see if I can get the entire night from a friend who recorded it all. Thanks for the comments, you guys rock!

    • @tomsangiorgio
      @tomsangiorgio 9 лет назад +3

      Any chance you can upload any performances from your friend's footage? I would really appreciate it!

    • @White96Snake
      @White96Snake 8 лет назад +2

      Yeah I would enjoy that too

    • @songninja
      @songninja 7 лет назад +3

      um thank you. holy shit one of the best neons ive ever seen (sub WTLI) and i've seen all of them.

    • @samysiahaan
      @samysiahaan 7 лет назад

      please release the "roll it on home" and "still feel like your man". the songs is out now, i'm dying to see the acoustic performance

    • @juansebastiancastromolesti4040
      @juansebastiancastromolesti4040 5 лет назад

      Did he play "stop this train"????

  • @coltenwimmer4861
    @coltenwimmer4861 9 лет назад +55

    Geeeeeeezzzz. UNREAL groove. so much feel.

  • @spiderjesse4632
    @spiderjesse4632 5 лет назад +53

    John Mayer is actually the coolest person on earth

  • @nabe5204
    @nabe5204 9 лет назад +34

    did that intro while tuning. didn't even realise it after watching a few times. this man never stopped being awesome

  • @TheJordaddy35
    @TheJordaddy35 9 лет назад +270

    This version is even better than WTLI. The vocals may not be as showy but its more honest and the solo is better, Amazing, is it possible he's even getting better as a player? Christ.

    • @computergenerated3833
      @computergenerated3833 4 года назад +13

      Idk man the intro is straight up FIRE, and the vocals are really bluesy, but the actual song is wayyy to fast.

    • @gargeebhattacharjee8681
      @gargeebhattacharjee8681 3 года назад

      Vocals are downright terrible.

    • @Pspsps69496
      @Pspsps69496 3 года назад +4

      @@gargeebhattacharjee8681 idk I think his falsettos sounds a little bit weak and inconsistent at some point

    • @SecretAgentLamarScrotus
      @SecretAgentLamarScrotus Год назад +1

      Vocals are going bad after his throat surgery but he makes it up by making the guitar part better and better

  • @forrestpope1559
    @forrestpope1559 8 лет назад +53

    What an absolute force of pop-vocal/guitar improvisation. So intelligent, so inspiring.

  • @stijn4771
    @stijn4771 6 лет назад +255

    Guitar playing: Level master
    Lyrics: Level chil
    Simultaneously playing guitar and singing: Level wizard

    • @seanh9882
      @seanh9882 4 года назад +10

      don't forget, simultaneously playing guitar, singing, and tuning his instrument down.

    • @Lucas-cs1wx
      @Lucas-cs1wx 4 года назад

      @@seanh9882 actually up, as the low E was tuned in Bb

    • @mchlstbl1535
      @mchlstbl1535 4 года назад

      @@Lucas-cs1wx low e string is tuned to a C for neon

    • @Lucas-cs1wx
      @Lucas-cs1wx 4 года назад +1

      @@mchlstbl1535 yeah but for the little intro, he actually tuned it down to Bb!! Then he tuned up for the actual song

    • @achrafguitare
      @achrafguitare 4 года назад

      I'm sure you're talking about John mayer or Ray charles(piano)* !

  • @mifegreen5960
    @mifegreen5960 4 года назад +14

    Wow. His jazzy guitar playing and scatting are just out of this world.

  • @aw4925
    @aw4925 2 года назад +7

    Just found this. My goodness. Best Neon I've seen. Nothing but awe for his abilities on that guitar. Can't get enough of John Mayer. What a talent.

    • @practicerepobarrie
      @practicerepobarrie 2 года назад

      I know a nobody who can play this and more . . . Corey Heuvel - not only can he play it - he can sing it too. He's got some Mayer DNA inside him. Let me rephrase that ! Maybe long lost brothers or something...

  • @GAFilmsProductions
    @GAFilmsProductions 9 лет назад +44

    That fucking intro. Hopefully more of that bluesy soul music with some badass guitar makes its way to the next album

  • @GermanLehmann98
    @GermanLehmann98 8 лет назад +47

    Did anyone else notice how he modulated the key twice? It was effortless, that was really amazing

  • @killercam126
    @killercam126 9 лет назад +43

    I swear this guy needs to make album with d'Angelo so jazzy!!

  • @NateSalkoff
    @NateSalkoff 4 года назад +84

    Doctor: you have 8 minutes and 40 seconds to live
    me:

  • @ASHSRV
    @ASHSRV 9 лет назад +70

    One of his best versions of neon. I've heard it hundreds of times in different venues but this was something special. I keep checking for a complete version of the new stuff but I can't find it yet. Thank you for the upload, as you can tell its very much appreciated by all.

  • @marshallamp21
    @marshallamp21 7 лет назад +15

    That intro has that D'angelo groove. What a genius!

  • @brianrodak
    @brianrodak  9 лет назад +53

    Here's The Set List. Working on getting the new songs.
    Who Says
    Queen of California
    Slow Dancing in a Burning Room
    Dear Marie
    Done Changing
    (New song)
    Roll it On Home
    (New Song)
    Still Feel Like Your Man
    (New Song)
    Free Fallin'
    (Tom Petty cover)
    Heartbreak Warfare
    (Stopped at points where John forgot the lyrics.)
    Whiskey
    Neon

  • @TiareWiremu
    @TiareWiremu 9 лет назад +10

    Really feel like his voice's coming back, he's nailing some of those intricate high note riffs, that he was struggling with while live on tour. Can't wait for the new album!

  • @adhynugroho9424
    @adhynugroho9424 4 года назад +117

    How the hell does he play this AND sing in entirely different tempos?

    • @huntergathereroutdoors2209
      @huntergathereroutdoors2209 4 года назад +25

      Adhy Nugroho well imagine practicing something for thousands and thousands of hours. If I put as much effort into something as John puts into the guitar I’d sure hope I’m the best at whatever that is.

    • @circloud3914
      @circloud3914 4 года назад +6

      He has been playing and releasing for music for at least 22 years at this point. You dont play and release music that long, especially the kind of music he puts out, for 22 years without getting good.

    • @BlasterJunos
      @BlasterJunos 4 года назад +3

      Short answer is internal timing. You can get that by getting used to playing and singing as more "muscle memory" than they are about you consciously thinking about what to do next.

    • @aradieschen4880
      @aradieschen4880 4 года назад +10

      All these answers about the hours of practice. Yeah sure without that he wouldn't be where he is. But initial talent isn't distributed equally, my friends. Most of us could practice 6h a day for decades and the only thing we'll get is tendonitis. Mother nature isn't fair.

    • @lmagine6494
      @lmagine6494 4 года назад +5

      Hes been playing this song since like 1999 you'd expect him to be pretty effortless with it by now lmao

  • @mathewparker9820
    @mathewparker9820 8 лет назад +54

    Me thinks he has mastered acoustic...fucking ridiculous and should be illegal.

  • @dassehmc
    @dassehmc 8 лет назад +19

    he sings this song way better live nowadays than when he first came out

  • @danielharmon189
    @danielharmon189 5 лет назад +6

    I listen to this at least once a week, and I've listened to so much live John Mayer stuff. This is a special performance of this song

  • @arturolinares6565
    @arturolinares6565 6 лет назад +21

    That lick he played at 6:50 Ooouf

  • @violetskyye
    @violetskyye 9 лет назад +49

    Lucky you. I have all those videos of his surprise 2011 Hotel Cafe show, but I wish there could have been 2 of me. One to enjoy the show in real time, and one to capture it for John's fans.

    • @PhaedraPJ
      @PhaedraPJ 9 лет назад +7

      ***** I have watched your videos from that night SO many times! You are awesome for posting them!!

    • @violetskyye
      @violetskyye 9 лет назад +2

      ***** Thanks so much. Glad people are still enjoying them. I'll never forget how gracious and sweet John was after that show. I was bummed I missed him this time, but good of Brian to film and post.

    • @eduliborio8
      @eduliborio8 9 лет назад +1

      ***** I have watched your videos a lot of times too! =D I've even learned how to play "don't think twice it's alright" by watching your video of his cover. hehe Thanks!

    • @Diyakinos
      @Diyakinos 9 лет назад +1

      ***** props to you man! With your videos i learnt most of Born and Raised before it even came out, haha. I also listened to the 30 second snippets on iTunes, but your videos helped me heaps

    • @violetskyye
      @violetskyye 9 лет назад

      Diyakinos Thanks! :-)

  • @rafaelmolinasanz9771
    @rafaelmolinasanz9771 9 лет назад +40

    +Zartimus you should really make a tutorial from this performance. John played amazing here, one of my favourite neon performances ever!

  • @lucygetz7365
    @lucygetz7365 9 лет назад +5

    He is best when he can be his best. I love this...you go John Mayer! Lucy

  • @nmnsaimemark1842
    @nmnsaimemark1842 4 года назад +3

    The power of the right hand and groove. John you are a freak.Wow..awesome. Go ahead and be an ego addict. It must be hard not to be with your gifts

  • @samlindblom6579
    @samlindblom6579 4 года назад +2

    This is absolutely amazing. John Mayer still got it and always will.

  • @joshuaadammagic54
    @joshuaadammagic54 4 года назад +3

    Loved it during interlude when that girl yelled “chill out” in the best possible way. JM is on Fire. This, and Live in LA

  • @JAHarry6
    @JAHarry6 8 месяцев назад +1

    I watch this weekly. I cannot fathom how you can come up with that. It's hard enough to actually play and sing like that let alone write it.

  • @johna9904
    @johna9904 3 года назад +1

    thats got to be my favorite rendition so far. he does it different every time. cool rendition

  • @felipea.8075
    @felipea.8075 4 года назад +5

    It’s just incredible what he can do with a guitar

    • @brendahawkins3965
      @brendahawkins3965 4 года назад

      Hi would love to know what you think of my 17 year old grandsons cover of this ruclips.net/video/fhdOCCzGlcI/видео.html

  • @stellarphant
    @stellarphant 7 лет назад +1

    I got shivers watching this, how the hell does he continue to find ways to leave us in jaw-dropping awe with this gift?

  • @PhaedraPJ
    @PhaedraPJ 9 лет назад +4

    I would be so incredibly grateful and happy if you can get the whole set up! You are awesome for sharing what you have so far! We all know his fans are anxious for his new music!!

  • @jennypennypocket
    @jennypennypocket 6 лет назад +10

    I would like to attend one if his secret shows.

  • @emmywillow6599
    @emmywillow6599 5 лет назад +3

    You know he’s a master when with just an acoustic guitar and a voice he can emulate an entire fucking band and groove harder than most bands.

  • @drmedwuast
    @drmedwuast 9 лет назад +3

    outstanding vocals on this one

  • @joey.h14
    @joey.h14 3 года назад +5

    Petition to make a John Mayer mtv unplugged album/performance

  • @mikewest9256
    @mikewest9256 6 лет назад +2

    Beautifully executed. A True master

  • @aischaelbers1919
    @aischaelbers1919 9 лет назад +6

    Please, I would loooove to hear the sound of the new songs!!

  • @ccowan77
    @ccowan77 9 лет назад +1

    Thank you! His voice is back and amazing. Thanks for sharing and can't wait to see more if you have them!

  • @geoffizhere1
    @geoffizhere1 9 лет назад +3

    Man thanks for recording this btw! I did get to hear "Still feel like your man" but only 15 secs of it because someone posted it on instagram. Dam I was so pleased and overhelmed it sounded so cool & groovey!

  • @MrShiningbubblegum
    @MrShiningbubblegum 9 лет назад +5

    surreal.hes like the mentor i never had.

  • @raphexe
    @raphexe Год назад +1

    He's so amazing

  • @tony4996
    @tony4996 9 лет назад +1

    John Mayer
    Amazing as always and getting better

  • @arturolinares6565
    @arturolinares6565 6 лет назад +16

    Man look at the thumb move tho MY GOD!!!

    • @yadurocky
      @yadurocky 6 лет назад

      Arturo Linares that's I too notice always :)

  • @tigrandoesmusicstuff1677
    @tigrandoesmusicstuff1677 4 года назад +2

    I think I broke the replay button.

  • @jaquelinenogueira6542
    @jaquelinenogueira6542 9 лет назад +33

    Do u have more videos ?

  • @riccc328
    @riccc328 2 года назад +3

    You know it's Neon when he throws away his pick at 1:54. Pulling out the 2-finger technique.

  • @BernadetteMcGowan
    @BernadetteMcGowan Месяц назад

    What a performance😊❤

  • @b.j.wingerter2245
    @b.j.wingerter2245 9 лет назад +1

    Yeah man! Get those new songs! Thanks for posting too!

  • @courtham
    @courtham 9 лет назад +4

    Best version of Neon

  • @davidpulanco2715
    @davidpulanco2715 4 года назад

    That intro just puts John Mayer's genius on display. Not many MSM artists can go up and improvise intros like that.

  • @ignaciobugarin3456
    @ignaciobugarin3456 9 лет назад +42

    What's he singing right at the beginning? Is he making it up?

    • @ervinzhou8251
      @ervinzhou8251 6 лет назад +33

      Ignacio Bugarín jazz technique called scatting

    • @Jaegs94
      @Jaegs94 4 года назад +4

      Ignacio Bugarín he’s the scat man

    • @willpalmer8894
      @willpalmer8894 3 года назад +3

      tuning for neon

  • @ccowan77
    @ccowan77 9 лет назад +2

    That would be amazing. Of course love to hear the new ones and would love to hear what he had to say about Heartbreak Warfare. Your videos are being shared in a group called John Mayer Knows Best on FB. If your a big Mayer fan check it out. I'm an administrator there and it's a cool fan page. Thanks a million for the footage!

  • @jon4th4nirreno
    @jon4th4nirreno 7 лет назад +1

    reading the set list I noticed he already had: done changing (I assume it got changed to changing), still feel like your man and roll it on home almost 2 years ago before releasing them, that's how you can tell how much goes on John's mind, how seriously​ he takes his music and how much work goes into every song we (probably) hear on the new album.

  • @fedefiorda
    @fedefiorda 4 года назад +1

    1:18 majestic little lick he pulled out humming... could listen to this for 10hours straight

  • @Daantjer
    @Daantjer 7 лет назад +1

    Best version I've seen.
    John God Mayer

  • @saltyassassin
    @saltyassassin 4 года назад +6

    Neon is insanely hard to play! It helps if you have Sasquatch hands like John

  • @joc8035
    @joc8035 9 лет назад

    Thankyou for posting Brian, awesome, awesome, awwweesome!! Love it!

  • @Nenachinche
    @Nenachinche 4 года назад +3

    Honestly, who doesn´t get excited at THAT part of the solo

    • @brendahawkins3965
      @brendahawkins3965 3 года назад

      Hi would love to know what you think of my 17 year old grandsons cover of this ruclips.net/video/fhdOCCzGlcI/видео.html

  • @yoyoyyayableyoyo6176
    @yoyoyyayableyoyo6176 9 лет назад

    Please post the videos as soon as possible
    Can't wait to listen to the new material.

  • @lussettchin9475
    @lussettchin9475 9 лет назад

    His voice sounds so great! Thnx for posting!

  • @benjaminmartinez4001
    @benjaminmartinez4001 3 года назад

    I love everything about this video

  • @madelynmusial533
    @madelynmusial533 9 лет назад +7

    Did he say anything about when his new album will be released? How were the new songs? He's perfect...

  • @ayethawtun6762
    @ayethawtun6762 8 лет назад +1

    Maybe with the new album closer than ever, we'll get to see performances of those new songs from this show pop up around RUclips? One can only wish. Thank you for the upload!

  • @carlospeixoto5865
    @carlospeixoto5865 8 лет назад +2

    My God, John Mayer getting better like WHAT to call complete artist !!!

  • @zepedy2
    @zepedy2 9 лет назад +9

    I am literally sat here drowning in envy

  • @vincentaasa
    @vincentaasa 3 года назад +1

    The first 2.25 minutes before the song starts are so damn satisfying to watch. Too bad i picked up the guitar at age of 19 because imagine playing like this man at this moment in time

  • @TheRupe
    @TheRupe 3 года назад +3

    When he starts tuning down to C you know wassup

  • @millotorres27
    @millotorres27 9 лет назад

    please I would love to hear the new songs. I've been dying for the new stuff. Upload those first. FOR THE LOVE OF JOHN!!!!!

  • @andres6733
    @andres6733 8 лет назад +1

    goals.

  • @billywilsonmusic
    @billywilsonmusic 9 лет назад

    Please, please post the new ones. Also, thanks for posting these. Made my day.

  • @jonashohmann6094
    @jonashohmann6094 9 лет назад +26

    Sounds jazzy. Could his new album be jazz-influenced? :)

    • @anasamin8227
      @anasamin8227 7 лет назад +28

      I from the the future ..and no its not jazz influenced

    • @inigovillanueva423
      @inigovillanueva423 6 лет назад +2

      looool we wish though

    • @KyleRathbun
      @KyleRathbun 6 лет назад +10

      I have always wondered when the jazzy album will come. If it ever does, it will be legendary.

    • @ExtravaganTV
      @ExtravaganTV 5 лет назад

      @@KyleRathbun he has a two jazzy collaborations, with Chris Botti and Tony Bennett.

  • @whitewalker608
    @whitewalker608 2 года назад

    The person who's recording did a great job.

  • @caelmaia2111
    @caelmaia2111 8 лет назад +3

    music legend!!!

  • @I_am_nooh
    @I_am_nooh 2 года назад +1

    Phenomenal!

  • @tobiaszfic8025
    @tobiaszfic8025 6 лет назад

    Damn. Million bucks to anybody who manages to transcribe whatever he was singing at the beginning

  • @kristofferbrunnerlie1158
    @kristofferbrunnerlie1158 4 года назад +1

    Tried to learn the solo,
    And I have concluded with John Mayer is unreal on guitar

  • @computergenerated3833
    @computergenerated3833 4 года назад +5

    This is probably one of his best vocal performances. Also 1:42 reminds me of when phoebe gets sick and start singing the words “my sticky sticky shoe” over and over again because everyone likes the sound of her voice when she’s sick lmao

  • @victorantunesjoao
    @victorantunesjoao 9 лет назад +9

    Esse sambinha no início foi massa demais

  • @MrMusicM67
    @MrMusicM67 9 лет назад +2

    This was amazing

  • @angelicamuncyharriscoleman7064
    @angelicamuncyharriscoleman7064 5 лет назад

    This reminds me of the cafe show Jon Milan and Christine put on in Ann Arbor a few years back, cool, coffee and music is great

  • @DIVADNOMIS1313
    @DIVADNOMIS1313 7 лет назад

    Absolutely incredible

  • @iudiguerra
    @iudiguerra 9 лет назад +12

    Just fucking destroyed that solo 5:42 - 7:28

  • @TheGillGang
    @TheGillGang Год назад

    Well.... That was amazing.

  • @trouper1127
    @trouper1127 7 лет назад +17

    Man, it would be alright to play like this. How hard can it be right? Just a little practice should do it.

    • @dork487
      @dork487 4 года назад

      dude, put your mind to it and you can play this in a little over a year, even quicker maybe depending on how much you focus.

  • @dkydang
    @dkydang 9 лет назад +5

    Wow..the audios perfect on here

  • @Mimimph
    @Mimimph 9 лет назад +1

    Thank you so much Brian!

  • @Andy-rp5up
    @Andy-rp5up Год назад

    crazy how often when I watch this (which is pretty often, by the way) I just cant help but to laugh. Hearing his phrasing is just almost funny to think someone could possibly come up with something like that on the spot.

  • @johnhendricks8140
    @johnhendricks8140 4 года назад +1

    John Mayer grooving by his damn self.

  • @CoastaMonsta
    @CoastaMonsta 9 лет назад

    I just wonder what it would be like to play it THAT easily. Let alone, to come up with it. LOL he's absolutely incredible.

  • @adamigo1000
    @adamigo1000 9 лет назад

    Wow, great version!!! I can hear a bit of Charlie Hunter in his playing :)