He is. But a guitar player can't be a broad legend nowadays, there just isn't the same sized main stream that there was in the days of Jimi Hendrix or Eddie Van Halen. Nowadays, most legends are confined to their genre/fan base.
I laugh at those who deny his skills when he is truly an amazing guitar player. You may not like him or his music, but saying he's "an average guitar player" is utter ignorance.
you know hes like 35 and has been playing guitar 20 years right? At least you didn't outright hate on him, but hes one of the best around these days for sure. Other generations were loaded with amazing players, we only got a few. and there is only one John Mayer
This is bad ass white guy he got so much talent and he play the hell out of guitar he is mean and I know music coming from south and living over 45 yrs in Bay Area he got me rocking my wheelchair I’m quite sure my late husband had his music he was a left handed bass player this is favor song and he got his own style he even mix a little reggae in❤❤❤😊
@MrChillywilly1234 it's never too late to discover talent! I'm glad that there is people that dig deeper than the Your Body Is a Wonderland face, he is much more than that!
Give the huge Keith Carlock (drummer) some credit people. this performance is 25% Keith Carlock right here. The hell he's soo good. and John Mayer: yeah he needs no description. He's fucking John Mayer. favourite musician ever.
One of the best of our time. I think its great that John Mayer brings out all these old classics at his concerts. He, it seems, has more fun playing all these old, great, and timeless tunes. He is educating a new generation on old school GREAT music. God Bless him.
This is by far my favorite rendition of this song, it's the "I don't give a fuck" attitude that makes it an extraordinary performance, even when not "perfect" on the technical side of music.
Luis Mejia sure. But not in that sense. He‘s an excellent player. He also is very concerned about how he is perceived and his expressions are very acted and premeditated. Jimi Hendrix, BB King... those guys actually didn‘t give a fuck.
¨ I have never before heard any guitarist play something new every single song or concert clip, but he does ******, and the riffs he is playing are REALLY REALLY EPIC. ¨ **
I don't understand how people don't respect this guy's talent! Who cares what he's like in his private life, he's a great guitarist/songwriter, and he surrounded himself with a great rhythm section ,(John Mayer Trio,(also Don Henley's rhthym section) although I don't see them in this video. I like his interpretation. He uplifted a fairly sullen song,and the solo was awesome,from improvisation to phrasing!
Este muchacho sera un "Dios" mas de la guitarra pero ademas canta y compone al mismo nivel que toca . La personalidad de su guitarra y de su musica se merece estar entre los grandes hasta el fin de la historia . Todo lo que es Unico hay que protegerlo y aprender de el . El es Unico , otra Leyenda viva .
This song just sounds like a summer Sunday night when it’s just been too hot and it’s finally getting somewhat comfortable. But you’re still a little sweaty from the heat…. And you’re just getting relaxed with your friends.
I have to be honest. I have never before heard a guitarist where you may say there is no typical riffs or stereotypes with. I have never before heard any guitarist play something new every single song or concert clip he has played on, and the riffs he is playing are REALLY REALLY EPIC. Therefore, in my opinion, this has to be the worlds best blues- guitarist. Yes. I am serious.
De los mejores guitarristas del mundo sin duda, no pasa por un tema de velocidad o que tan difícil pueda tocar, sus licks , su manera de tocar la guitarra, es sensacional, muuuuy talentoso
Classical players just cant comprehend his playing. It takes a talented to tell a story and convey that feeling and emotion through an improvised performance like mayer does. Classical players are trained to do as a sheet of paper has told them to do.
Wow. My level of respect for mr mayer has rose enormously after seeing THIS solo. Amazing how tight in the beginning and how crazy after that. Maybe a little Santana I think? Nice bridge to the i know too.
this guys voice! randomly just clicked on him without realising how good he is! why has he never came to the UK properly, i just dont get it. we are deprived!
so are we just gonna act like 2:29 isn't one of the most amazing sounds u ever heard come out of a guitar or no? thats playing almost made me shit bricks!!! wtf! do u even call that!? i tried to recreate the sound with my mouth wen describing it to a friend and i just sounded like an idiot! so amazing mayer!!
@angelmason77 But maybe you don't like the fact that he is really exploring ALL music genres, he has gone from pop, to blues, now he is doing folk, en as to this video, ALSO reggae! I think John Mayer is an exceptional musician, and as a fellow musician, I salute him. He is evolving constantly. He only did two semesters on berklee btw, so thats not really Fellow Berklee student.
There may be many people who play at or above his technical level.. John Mayer's 'feel' - a thing which cannot be taught - that's what's so special about him, and puts him a notch above many other players. I'd even rank him above Clapton in that arena, and I love Clapton's playing, I just feel it more from J.M. So, yea, you may be right, technically, but technical doesn't reach people, unless the people are Jazz..
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When will this guy be acknowledged as a true guitar legend? My god.
He is. But a guitar player can't be a broad legend nowadays, there just isn't the same sized main stream that there was in the days of Jimi Hendrix or Eddie Van Halen. Nowadays, most legends are confined to their genre/fan base.
Unfortunately when he dies :(
IYKYK - He is to all that matter.
I laugh at those who deny his skills when he is truly an amazing guitar player. You may not like him or his music, but saying he's "an average guitar player" is utter ignorance.
Best guitar player to ever live in my opinion. A mixture of all the greats that came before him.
John Mayer is one of the best guitarists of the world I love his musical inspiration.
+Sylvie L um what???????????????!
his facials too
John Mayer is amazing! The man can sing anything and make it his own
Yezzirrrr
@@davidcali2806 he is though
One of the greatest musicians of our time without doubt
No diggety
Such a great guitar player
This is one of the best live guitar performances ever.
Fucking amazing. Horns, drummer & Mayer - raw talent. Doesn't get any better than this.
+billyrocket10 a good question!
he is today in the flames rising up 🔥
you know hes like 35 and has been playing guitar 20 years right?
At least you didn't outright hate on him, but hes one of the best around these days for sure. Other generations were loaded with amazing players, we only got a few. and there is only one John Mayer
One of my all time favourite John Mayer licks is at 2:37 It just fits into the song perfectly.
***** me too man, think it's my favourite.
+sparkyman91 This is also one of my all time favorite licks ever. Anyone have a guitar tab for it?
d33f15h after 2:37 or just before at 2:35?
David Natoli both lol
This is bad ass white guy he got so much talent and he play the hell out of guitar he is mean and I know music coming from south and living over 45 yrs in Bay Area he got me rocking my wheelchair I’m quite sure my late husband had his music he was a left handed bass player this is favor song and he got his own style he even mix a little reggae in❤❤❤😊
From 2023, John is a timeless artist. His music is as good today as it ever was. Love it and him.
Still listening in 2021! Im in tears how good this performance is 😭
@MrChillywilly1234 it's never too late to discover talent! I'm glad that there is people that dig deeper than the Your Body Is a Wonderland face, he is much more than that!
Fantastic! I see this is during a Mayer hippie phase which i never knew existed haha
"Who cares what he's like in his private life, he's a great guitarist/songwriter, and he surrounded himself with a great rhythm section" - Word!
Im not sure that I've ever heard a better cover. PERIOD.
Give the huge Keith Carlock (drummer) some credit people. this performance is 25% Keith Carlock right here. The hell he's soo good. and John Mayer: yeah he needs no description. He's fucking John Mayer. favourite musician ever.
yeah "He's fucking John Mayer!!" adore him
One of the best of our time. I think its great that John Mayer brings out all these old classics at his concerts. He, it seems, has more fun playing all these old, great, and timeless tunes. He is educating a new generation on old school GREAT music. God Bless him.
cant get fuckin´enough of this! Pure talent and soul baby!!
This is by far my favorite rendition of this song, it's the "I don't give a fuck" attitude that makes it an extraordinary performance, even when not "perfect" on the technical side of music.
Yes exactly! He's having so much fun 😍
Well Mayer does give a lot of fucks actually
Luis Mejia sure. But not in that sense. He‘s an excellent player. He also is very concerned about how he is perceived and his expressions are very acted and premeditated. Jimi Hendrix, BB King... those guys actually didn‘t give a fuck.
@@elpedomasgrande1here he's truly not giving a f. He looks high af
This is pure soul and talent. Everything. Ignore the awkward vocals and stuff bc if u can feel it, it is soul.
i watched this a 100 times, but still everytime i do it i shiver!!!
LOVE IT! Great reggae groove in this unique interpretation of a classic.
People at the show might have been completly blown off by that prestation! This is sending me somewhere out of hearth so good!
This guy is amazing! whoever says different either is deaf, or never played music!
welcome back again, Mr Mayer.
Mayer is just Mayer in all his own kind of awesomeness. Why need to compare? No need!
¨ I have never before heard any guitarist play something new every single song or concert clip, but he does ******, and the riffs he is playing are REALLY REALLY EPIC. ¨ **
what a complete badass so underrated he is a freaking beast
Love everything about this. The deep tones of John's voice, his moves, his intensity, of course his mad guitar skills And 2:01 to 2:04!!! ❤️😍
me 2nd ❤
3:00 - 3:34 will be the death of me trying to figure out what he's playing
Why does it matter about who's more famous? The quality of the music when compared speaks volumes.
Guitar wise John Mayer is on another level..
I don't understand how people don't respect this guy's talent! Who cares what he's like in his private life, he's a great guitarist/songwriter, and he surrounded himself with a great rhythm section ,(John Mayer Trio,(also Don Henley's rhthym section) although I don't see them in this video. I like his interpretation. He uplifted a fairly sullen song,and the solo was awesome,from improvisation to phrasing!
Federer in prime unmatched nevermind on court or on stage
Can't unsee it now, damnit
Este muchacho sera un "Dios" mas de la guitarra pero ademas canta y compone al mismo nivel que toca . La personalidad de su guitarra y de su musica se merece estar entre los grandes hasta el fin de la historia .
Todo lo que es Unico hay que protegerlo y aprender de el . El es Unico , otra Leyenda viva .
I'm a 'reggaehead' and I approve this version!
Ass kicking phenomenal! Pure genius improvisational!
This one on Vinyl in Best Recording Qualoty would change the World of Music
This song just sounds like a summer Sunday night when it’s just been too hot and it’s finally getting somewhat comfortable. But you’re still a little sweaty from the heat…. And you’re just getting relaxed with your friends.
Magnificent version! TOP........
This perfomance is like from another planet
John Mayer is indeed the 'new' guitar God.
No further discussion!
in love with this
wow! effin awesome! likkle reggae flava. beautiful stuff
I have oficially watched this 53 times! =D
I have to be honest. I have never before heard a guitarist where you may say there is no typical riffs or stereotypes with. I have never before heard any guitarist play something new every single song or concert clip he has played on, and the riffs he is playing are REALLY REALLY EPIC. Therefore, in my opinion, this has to be the worlds best blues- guitarist. Yes. I am serious.
Great version ... fantastic musicians!
I love the way of him to play the guitar. he's very good and does with passion!
Hate to see you leave but love to watch you go!
The best ever version in the all exist
This concert was unbelievable
De los mejores guitarristas del mundo sin duda, no pasa por un tema de velocidad o que tan difícil pueda tocar, sus licks , su manera de tocar la guitarra, es sensacional, muuuuy talentoso
cool guitar, and clever vocal effects too, super arrangement from the band
I like
i can watch him improvises all day
one of his best performances, simply genius
It s a greatest version of another greatest musicians and singer with a special feeling. Mr John Mayer
Dave Ferrari
I really love his versions of this song
this video was in my favorites during the intro already....
Classical players just cant comprehend his playing. It takes a talented to tell a story and convey that feeling and emotion through an improvised performance like mayer does. Classical players are trained to do as a sheet of paper has told them to do.
Wow. My level of respect for mr mayer has rose enormously after seeing THIS solo.
Amazing how tight in the beginning and how crazy after that. Maybe a little Santana I think? Nice bridge to the i know too.
solo was unreal roger
John Mayer is GOD!! He made a pick appear right before our own eyes!! OMG
sick skills John
Red rocks! Sept 1 2010! I was there! Row 5. Boom
awesome musician and guitarist
this guys voice! randomly just clicked on him without realising how good he is! why has he never came to the UK properly, i just dont get it. we are deprived!
THIS cover is the best i've ever heard since all along the watchtower
Definitely coked out of his mind at this show. Unbelievable performance.
Thanks!
very good interpretation !!! !
so are we just gonna act like 2:29 isn't one of the most amazing sounds u ever heard come out of a guitar or no? thats playing almost made me shit bricks!!! wtf! do u even call that!? i tried to
recreate the sound with my mouth wen describing it to a friend and i just sounded like an idiot! so amazing mayer!!
Muted picking. He’s very good at it
Palm muting- it gives it a percussive sound
Those horns are fire!!
ahhhh!! i freaking love this!
Not sure you can get a better quality of this particular version, John Mayer streamed this concert and this was the quality that it was streamed in.
beautiful guitar!
I was there, let's just IT WAS AMAZING.
I was about 10-20 seconds into the video, when he was hopping around like he was on ecstasy, and then I ready your comment and laughed my ass of
wow :0 legend !!
I loooooove his madness!!
ears...cerebrum..body..i got it..thanks..no matter who made it,its how you get it
Absolutely incredible feel
God, I freakin LOVE John Mayer -3
What a godly solo!
This guy is so so good !
Thank you so much. :)
Awesome! Thank u!!
Can definitely play !
REALLY!!
Beast Mode.
@angelmason77 But maybe you don't like the fact that he is really exploring ALL music genres, he has gone from pop, to blues, now he is doing folk, en as to this video, ALSO reggae!
I think John Mayer is an exceptional musician, and as a fellow musician, I salute him. He is evolving constantly.
He only did two semesters on berklee btw, so thats not really Fellow Berklee student.
Ah gotcha lol. I didn't catch what you did there until you mentioned reggae.
and john mayer trio makes it cold and shivering - there's a metaphor;
if only u know what i meant..
Outstanding!!!
Fantabulous 💯🔥
Hey hey there I don't know what you hear when you hear but this man can sing so stop spending time hating on Mayer
This is so fucking great. It's all funky and then there's a face melting solo!
he's having so much fun =)
There may be many people who play at or above his technical level..
John Mayer's 'feel' - a thing which cannot be taught - that's what's so special about him, and puts him a notch above many other players. I'd even rank him above Clapton in that arena, and I love Clapton's playing, I just feel it more from J.M.
So, yea, you may be right, technically, but technical doesn't reach people, unless the people are Jazz..
Very well said.
Brilliance!
Them double stops god damn it!