If you take a pair of fender Deluxe or Princeton w/ volume on 9 and a wah into boss digi-delay stereo out to each amp and on the left side line use a fuzzface and on the right side use a butler/chandler tube driver you can nail his tone with almost any strat. I used to know a legitimate impersonator of his chops and tone ! I was working in retail when i met this person , lost track of him but he knew every song as soon as they came out and sounded like erics ghost. It was pure worship like some players used to do Hendrix . That was the rig he used.
@@hectorgonzalez9170 what are you onto?? this whole song is NOTHING BUT MELODY. granted, it might not be the most exciting or innovative melody, but it's definitely melodious
That was actually what I was coming here to comment on. This song is beautifully done..however, the difference between this and say Cliffs of Dover was the catchy melody. I don't hear a single part in this song that I will be singing to myself later. I feel like this track is more geared toward impressing those Polyphia kids...and I hope he wins them over becuase Eric's music is so much better than that intentionally complex but expressively boring music.
My favorite thing abt Eric is how generous he is. He lists a bunch of mini lessons free and all he asks is that if you use them you make a donation to your local food pantry. Protect EJ at ALL COSTS!
I am so glad this legend is still around making new music. One of the greatest guitar players of all time, and one of the earliest guitar-centric albums I ever heard (my Dad showing me "Ah, Via Musicom!" album back around when I was 2 years old in 1990, lol. Thanks Dad.) Been a guitar player all my life due to guys like him ;)
Eric's tone has always been so damn rich and warm! If you like his tone you might like Ron Komie's too. I stumbled upon him in the related videos. ruclips.net/video/eqOWXR2gFY0/видео.html
@@catalystdrums123 Wow, thanks! I just followed your link here to discover some great new music (which I'm likely going to be buying). And I do hear what you're talking about here regarding similarities, but really, each guy has his own thing going. Komie's material is bit more, um... gentle, more like a cinematic soundtrack (not surprising given his background, as I discovered). Anyway, IMO, even after all these years, nobody can really _quite_ nail Eric Johnson's tone and his musical intensity... still unique and identifiable within a few notes. Great Komie stuff though. And again, thanks!
I like this song, it’s like classical music. You don’t know what’s going on the first times you hear it, but the more you listen to it, the better it gets.
Man just had a run over to his old live videos... Re iterated that thia vid is nothing compared to mastery he used to exhibit live back then. Vocals, complex guitar peices, swift pedal changes seemlessly done.
Eric is such an amazing guitarist. A true legendary musician and time tested artist. I saw Eric perform at Red Rocks Amphitheater in the 80s and numerous times since ❤️
In the back woods of Austin Texas Eric is shredding us into the unseen realm where only eternal uplifting songs exist forever and ever and ever and ever and ever and ever and............
What a beautiful soul you have Eric. I will miss you when you're gone if I don't go first. Thank you so much for using your God given talent so wisely.
No guitarist has the same tone as Eric Johnson, what a kick ass tone and playing style that nobody has, Love It, it takes me into the 3rd heavens!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
In the years of the late 900's AD there was Erik the Red exploring the continents, and in the year of the 2000's AD we have Eric the Johnson kicking ASS on guitar !!!!!!
Lot of folk talking about the song the tone, etc. but no one mentions the beautiful, down-to-earth, rugged scene in which the video is shot. I already had an inkling from songs like Desert Rose; but I can see clearly here that E.J. is inspired by the natural beauty of God's world and he values simple things like clean 60's Fender tone and simple 60's Ford Mustangs.
How can anyone possibly dislike this?? They have no soul apparently. I have been a huge fan for years and this certainly does not disappoint. The woods is lovely as is Eric's smiling face and his amazing fingers. Such a great song!
Instant goosebumps and tingles throghout my whole being. Eric , there are no words to describe your art. You set my soul free to soar untethered ! I have been in awe of you for 30 years now. Tears of joy and permagrin! Thank you Baron Von Tone
Eric Johnson is one of finest guitars players I've ever heard. He's insanely technical but still somehow manages to be highly musical and just gets tone I could never dream of getting. Any guitar player worth his salt in any way shape or form that has heard him play learned something about making music... He's truly gifted.
Total genius! I consider Erick Johnson to be the most authentic and original genius that the guitar has produced; his legacy shines and lasts through the years, always fresh and current, something unusual like very few artists in the history of music.
@@hectorgonzalez9170Eric should join a band ("supergroup"). This is like just an exposition of "EJ style guitar"). Not exciting. Great guitarist, but Tones was the peak...
Mr. Johnson is one of three guitarists whose styles have been a lifelong challenge and pursuit of mine. Having heard this tune, it's clear the pursuit continues. For those here who seem to have the audacity to knock EJ, I ask: How many people in the world are dedicating a significant portion of their lives to learning *your* style?
I've listened it over and over, and I gotta say this song is aptly named. It spells out Johnson's style articulately and understandably, as if he's carefully explaining the chops I've been trying to figure out for, oh, 29 years now...
Wonderful Eric Johnson... I have always wanted to see you recording a video so simply, while playing your legendary style. Thanks for taking us on another musical high! It makes me feel as though we are all just hanging out.. BRAVO
Tone is in the guitar, pedals, cables, amp, speaker, microphone, preamps, interface . . . it is not just in the fingers, unless you think Eric could get this exact tone out of any guitar and amp comboI gave him. Hell, Eric is an obsessive over rig details. He uses the gear he uses because it gives him this tone.
I _said_ it's both when I phrased it "it is not just in the fingers". If you walked around Eric's amp as he played, the tone would change. The tone you're hearing here is from a microphone positioned as you would never be positioned before an amp, and moving it an inch would return a different sound. Tone, especially recorded tone, is intrinsically linked to gear; I changed my speaker recently, and my tone changed. I got a decoupling mat for my cab, and my tone changed. I switch between guitars, and my tone changed. I rest my case.
Absolutely breathtaking and soulful masterclass from the maestro that touches you to the soul. You have brightened many of my days, when I really needed it. Thank you, sir.
Eric your Music is So Beautiful!! -- One time i was listening to your music and i could not help but think of you and Jackson Browne on stage together -- You two together would be like Heaven on earth!!
Ah, this is what I just said. And Music Production Central and someone else disagreed. +Jade Owen Hamblyn, bring your monolinguist musical "idiotic" sense here too. If that's your argument then you are saying Eric Johnson only knows 5 words. Who cares about your theory if the song has a melody that sounds very similar to another one?
For those who say Eric Johnson always sounds the same or is a one-trick pony: 1.) it's one of the best sounds in the history of electric guitar, and 2.) Eric has an arsenal of damn good "tricks"
yeah the reason why now a days guitarist struggles to stand out is that they immitate each others sound. eric here has his own sounds, whether like it or not, he develop his own sounds that we can identify him without even watching, thats rare, that what makes him one of the guitar gods to ever walk the earth.
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this man should be declared a national treasure and protected at all costs.
He already is in the State of Texas!
On one is after him so he doesn't need protection😄
EJs legendary tone secret revealed... No cable, no amp
he can actually hear a difference between cable and no cable
lol ! love it !
with the new f hole added no cable or amp is needed - im jeff at guitarchamp.com if you have any more questions
its a magician...
If you take a pair of fender Deluxe or Princeton w/ volume on 9 and a wah into boss digi-delay stereo out to each amp and on the left side line use a fuzzface and on the right side use a butler/chandler tube driver you can nail his tone with almost any strat. I used to know a legitimate impersonator of his chops and tone ! I was working in retail when i met this person , lost track of him but he knew every song as soon as they came out and sounded like erics ghost. It was pure worship like some players used to do Hendrix . That was the rig he used.
He has his own sound. You can easily recognize his music.
eric johnson - PHD in pentatonic scale
How many guitar players have a signature tone recognized world wide? Not so easy... Respect!
I totally agree when I hear something new from Eric I know almost immediately know who it is.
Him and steve vai , its impossible NOT to recognise their music style
Only Eric Johnson could make an unplugged electric guitar sound so good.
Though aged u need to listen more of the world and misled less
That tree is the amp
I was about to make the exact comment!
Only Eric Johnson.
Brian's Brain lol I didn’t even notice
Yes
One of the most melodious guitarists of all time
Jackper More ..... True but not on this tune.
@@hectorgonzalez9170 what are you onto?? this whole song is NOTHING BUT MELODY. granted, it might not be the most exciting or innovative melody, but it's definitely melodious
That was actually what I was coming here to comment on. This song is beautifully done..however, the difference between this and say Cliffs of Dover was the catchy melody. I don't hear a single part in this song that I will be singing to myself later. I feel like this track is more geared toward impressing those Polyphia kids...and I hope he wins them over becuase Eric's music is so much better than that intentionally complex but expressively boring music.
My favorite thing abt Eric is how generous he is. He lists a bunch of mini lessons free and all he asks is that if you use them you make a donation to your local food pantry. Protect EJ at ALL COSTS!
Eric J: So trees, what do you want to be when you grow up, an Eric Johnson Strat ?
dude, that's really funny
Underrated comment
🤣😂🤣 thats a classic comment
Lol
Wow. Epic comment.
This brought me to tears Eric, tears of beautiful joy, thank you so much for sharing your beautiful gift with us! God bless you!
I am so glad this legend is still around making new music. One of the greatest guitar players of all time, and one of the earliest guitar-centric albums I ever heard (my Dad showing me "Ah, Via Musicom!" album back around when I was 2 years old in 1990, lol. Thanks Dad.) Been a guitar player all my life due to guys like him ;)
Absolutely this could be fender guitar commericial... that tone is really something
It definitely sold me on getting one of these bad boys. $1700 well spent.
Awesome playing. Legendary tone. Beautiful video.
MaxxxwellC Shawn lane had a tone similar too!
You forgot "excellent hair"
This nigga has the best hair in all of shred-dom.
Eric's tone has always been so damn rich and warm! If you like his tone you might like Ron Komie's too. I stumbled upon him in the related videos. ruclips.net/video/eqOWXR2gFY0/видео.html
@@catalystdrums123 Wow, thanks! I just followed your link here to discover some great new music (which I'm likely going to be buying). And I do hear what you're talking about here regarding similarities, but really, each guy has his own thing going. Komie's material is bit more, um... gentle, more like a cinematic soundtrack (not surprising given his background, as I discovered). Anyway, IMO, even after all these years, nobody can really _quite_ nail Eric Johnson's tone and his musical intensity... still unique and identifiable within a few notes. Great Komie stuff though. And again, thanks!
Eric, you are my all-time hero ! Grown up with your music...thank you so much EJ! Good health and happy life for you EJ. Best regard from Indonesia.
I like this song, it’s like classical music. You don’t know what’s going on the first times you hear it, but the more you listen to it, the better it gets.
Such happiness is blooming out of this track
Man just had a run over to his old live videos... Re iterated that thia vid is nothing compared to mastery he used to exhibit live back then. Vocals, complex guitar peices, swift pedal changes seemlessly done.
His new Strats are awesome! They have his whole entire rig built right into them and you don't even have to plug them in! Can't wait!
LOL!!
I hear there is a new-fangled invention called an acoustic guitar... It has the amplifier built right in!
...and they come with an old Mustang, too!
The new green deal of guitars no oil/coal power just pure WHITE guitar power
Eric is such an amazing guitarist. A true legendary musician and time tested artist. I saw Eric perform at Red Rocks Amphitheater in the 80s and numerous times since ❤️
So jealous
*He's having so much fun playing this* 🙌❤️❤️🔥
The classical car, the warm hum of the guitar, man this put a smile on my face today. Thank You Eric Johnson!
The master of masters has spoken.
Oh man, very inspiring. There is no one like you. A great creation of God. Jesus saves.
It's good to see you smile again Mr. Johnson, I was beginning to wonder if you had any left! The piece, as usual..."pure geniosity."
The happiest song I've heard in years
In the back woods of Austin Texas Eric is shredding us into the unseen realm where only eternal uplifting songs exist forever and ever and ever and ever and ever and ever and............
Amazing song and beutiful video! I love the new album Collage! Congratulations for Brazil!!
Simply Eric Johnson, The Legend!
What a beautiful soul you have Eric.
I will miss you when you're gone if I don't go first.
Thank you so much for using your God given talent so wisely.
Waitttttt a SECOND! That guitar isn't plugged in. Fake
I love your vids
It’s a video common .
@@outfield1988 r/woooosh
Man he is Eric Johnson ....
it adds to the tone, don't question him
No guitarist has the same tone as Eric Johnson, what a kick ass tone and playing style that nobody has, Love It, it takes me into the 3rd heavens!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
In the years of the late 900's AD there was Erik the Red exploring the continents, and in the year of the 2000's AD we have Eric the Johnson kicking ASS on guitar !!!!!!
Fabulous work of art by EJ!!! Exactly what 'A bright sunny day' would sound like, played on a strat.
Aguardando show no Brasil !
Lot of folk talking about the song the tone, etc. but no one mentions the beautiful, down-to-earth, rugged scene in which the video is shot. I already had an inkling from songs like Desert Rose; but I can see clearly here that E.J. is inspired by the natural beauty of God's world and he values simple things like clean 60's Fender tone and simple 60's Ford Mustangs.
Amazing song! Greetings from Brazil
How can anyone possibly dislike this?? They have no soul apparently. I have been a huge fan for years and this certainly does not disappoint. The woods is lovely as is Eric's smiling face and his amazing fingers. Such a great song!
I`m a musician because of you, eric. Thank you for exist!! Cheers.
Ditto
This is 100% pure joy!!! Thanks for all the great music over the years!!!
Instant goosebumps and tingles throghout my whole being.
Eric , there are no words to describe your art.
You set my soul free to soar untethered !
I have been in awe of you for 30 years now.
Tears of joy and permagrin!
Thank you Baron Von Tone
Instantly recognizable
absinha6209 true he has an iconic tone when he plays
True
Eric Johnson is one of finest guitars players I've ever heard. He's insanely technical but still somehow manages to be highly musical and just gets tone I could never dream of getting. Any guitar player worth his salt in any way shape or form that has heard him play learned something about making music... He's truly gifted.
Amazing your song Erick a embrace of a fan of Brazil this is a true song with feeling
He's just my G-man... I've known his Voice over half my life. Seen him at least 15 times. A Marvel to witness. Love ya EJ.
Maceió, Alagoas - Brazil.
Eric, I like so much this song! Vocé é top!
just beautiful
Always love your music. Hope someday, at last, I can meet you in Korea.
Dear Eric, I have always love your tone and playing since I first listen to you playing back in 1990
Fantastic!! You are my favorite guitarist, Thank you & God bless you!
FANTASTIC!!!!
Total genius! I consider Erick Johnson to be the most authentic and original genius that the guitar has produced; his legacy shines and lasts through the years, always fresh and current, something unusual like very few artists in the history of music.
Still the Best. Glad he hasn't put the guitar down. This is a absolute breath of fresh air in the 2017 music scene. an Actual Live guitar!!
TheNaturalPatHarris ..... Actually this is 1987 revisited. You can't go back Eric. Forward motion is desirable.
Don't leave Clapton out there either or John Mayer . I own an ej Strat but I can't get mine to do what he does with his 😂😂😂
And played at an expert level! I love to experience this!
@@hectorgonzalez9170Eric should join a band ("supergroup"). This is like just an exposition of "EJ style guitar"). Not exciting. Great guitarist, but Tones was the peak...
HELLOW ERIC JOHNSON THANK YOU FOR THE BEAUTIFUL MUSIC
Man, I love this nice simple guitar solo, so relaxing and in harmony with nature 🙂
Simply the master of clean picks...soft and beauty
You remind my being what it feels like to be worry free.
Thank you Mr. Johnson
The tone. Unique and amazing.
Mr. Johnson is one of three guitarists whose styles have been a lifelong challenge and pursuit of mine. Having heard this tune, it's clear the pursuit continues. For those here who seem to have the audacity to knock EJ, I ask: How many people in the world are dedicating a significant portion of their lives to learning *your* style?
Nice Mustang!!!! Oh, the music was pretty good too. :D
Always my favorite guitarist, bar none. Excellent to hear something new.
I've listened it over and over, and I gotta say this song is aptly named. It spells out Johnson's style articulately and understandably, as if he's carefully explaining the chops I've been trying to figure out for, oh, 29 years now...
Eu gosto muito dos solos desse cara!
Excelente guitarrista!!!
Realmente
Só excelente? ....o cara é um monstrengo sagrado....um mito !
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Wonderful Eric Johnson... I have always wanted to see you recording a video so simply, while playing your legendary style. Thanks for taking us on another musical high! It makes me feel as though we are all just hanging out.. BRAVO
Nobody can have this tone,
Your tone is in your fingers,
Lots of Respect sir Eric.
Love from India❤
Yes.its in the touch and more
His choice of melody and phrasing and technique is "in his fingers". It has nothing to do with tone
Tone is in the guitar, pedals, cables, amp, speaker, microphone, preamps, interface . . . it is not just in the fingers, unless you think Eric could get this exact tone out of any guitar and amp comboI gave him. Hell, Eric is an obsessive over rig details. He uses the gear he uses because it gives him this tone.
@@davedexter1583 No, it`s both. You select the sound you like and then develop your feel. I mean, who sounds like Mark knopfler? I rest my case.
I _said_ it's both when I phrased it "it is not just in the fingers". If you walked around Eric's amp as he played, the tone would change. The tone you're hearing here is from a microphone positioned as you would never be positioned before an amp, and moving it an inch would return a different sound. Tone, especially recorded tone, is intrinsically linked to gear; I changed my speaker recently, and my tone changed. I got a decoupling mat for my cab, and my tone changed. I switch between guitars, and my tone changed. I rest my case.
...aaah !! Thank you so much for all that,dear Eric !!!
Que buena rola hermano!!!
Bendiciones para ti y tu gran música
Ven a México
Beautiful!
EJ is casually awesome
But more of a robot than a musical.... Hope u know what I mean
This guy is such an amazing guitar player!! He is definitely one of my favorites, hands down!! So melodic!!
Amazing, come back to Brazil.
Unmistakable and beautiful. I'm a huge fan.
Great guitar player! Amazing song by the way! Eric is a genius!!
A treat for the ears and eyes. Nobody gets the tone EJ gets, heavenly!
thank you Eric Johnson. Vitor Brasil.
Absolutely breathtaking and soulful masterclass from the maestro that touches you to the soul. You have brightened many of my days, when I really needed it. Thank you, sir.
The definition of GUITAR GOD. Absolutely phenomenal. Love it! Reminds me a lot with "Cliffs Of Dover"
Simply Flawless playing ...
Amazing as always.
You are one of the greatest guitarist of all-time...so pure and sweet 😊
I love him very much!
Stunning.
Beautiful song Eric! Great tone and feel as always.
Eric your Music is So Beautiful!! -- One time i was listening to your music and i could not help but think of you and Jackson Browne on stage together -- You two together would be like Heaven on earth!!
The color of this sound its just the color of Erick.jhonson congratulations.
Love your style and sound. Who needs lyrics? The story is right there in the music. TY
Fender and Mustang...epic!!!
Perfect! That trademark EJ tone is still so lively! Loved it.
Fantástico!
Cliffs of dover 2017
fazeel ashraf what I was thinking
kind playing the same thing he's always played. Kinda boring now.
Ah, this is what I just said. And Music Production Central and someone else disagreed. +Jade Owen Hamblyn, bring your monolinguist musical "idiotic" sense here too. If that's your argument then you are saying Eric Johnson only knows 5 words. Who cares about your theory if the song has a melody that sounds very similar to another one?
Totally
fazeel ashraf, Cliffs of Dover 2.0
wow. another bright happy tune, on par with Cliffs...love it. its the best guitar ive heard all year.
Come to Dublin Eric! :)
Seeing him perform this live was mesmerizing.
Sonzeiraa!!! Vim através do Marcos De Ros🖒
6 months in i still love it, thank you eric
Demais Éric! Muito bom como sempre!
Beautifully played.
Brasil love you, esse som é foda !!!
Everything beautiful about this..
Beautiful music
Beautiful guitar
Sweet tone
eric johnson will always inspire me. his phrasing is just so freaking sweet
Meu amigo que beleza se som !!! Salve pro Marcos de Ros.
Seems like yesterday cruising in my 79 Pontiac Firebird jamming to EJ.
We both have gray hair now! Keep on rocking... Young man!
For those who say Eric Johnson always sounds the same or is a one-trick pony:
1.) it's one of the best sounds in the history of electric guitar, and
2.) Eric has an arsenal of damn good "tricks"
Does it matter what others think as long as you enjoy what you're listening to?
V true
Meanwhile everyone here is wishing they had "a sound" that people all over the world love and recognize
yeah the reason why now a days guitarist struggles to stand out is that they immitate each others sound. eric here has his own sounds, whether like it or not, he develop his own sounds that we can identify him without even watching, thats rare, that what makes him one of the guitar gods to ever walk the earth.
@@adamtwelve i resemble that remark!
Love this!
such a intuitive sound that we are longing for.
Legend