Michelle - Beatles Cover (feat. Alex Heflin)
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- Опубликовано: 7 фев 2025
- Happy Thanksgiving!
The completion of an idea first cooked up many months ago. Huge thanks to Alex for his gorgeous arrangement, playing and video editing work. If you dig it, go check out his channel: / @alexheflin
and support me on Patreon: / joshturnerguitar
Guitar is a Gitane D-500. Mando was built by Alex himself. Edited in Pro Tools.
Thanks so much for having me man! It was an honor to work with you and I had a ton of fun working on this tune.
I hope we get to work together again somewhere down the line!
Alex Heflin
wow freddie highmore singin and playin the guitar ...incredible!!!
I would love to know what ukulele you're playing.
Take a bow brother, that was sweet!
Can I dare to say that you improved the song? The "French" interpretation adds to the meaning of "I need to make you see" in the lyrics. And that cat in the background... made my day!
This version is absolutely amazing. I always come back once every few months to get my dose, thanks a lot for your lovely interpretation.
Everything beautifully and tastefully played and sung. Original and stunning arrangement... great use of different instruments. Wonderful recording. More duets please and thanks for this terrific music. Loved the guest appearance by the mog too!
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Outstanding performance by all involved. Glad to see you giving my home state some love with that shirt, Josh. Gotta let us know next time you’re coming to perform round these here parts. Would hate to miss you. ~ Mark
ahhhh yes dude I love when I search a cover of a song and a josh turner video pops up
You had me at "Michelle," baby! (Obviously.) Superbe travail!
This has shades of French hot jazz!
Felt like I was in Paris on a wet autumn’s day.
Love it!
the cat stole the show
Thats true🤦♂️
Everything beautifully and tastefully played and sung. Original and stunning arrangement... great use of different instruments. Wonderful recording. More duets please and thanks for this terrific music. Loved the guest appearance by the mog too!
I've been aware of your work only a few days ago and I'm already addicted. Way to go Josh Turner and all your talented friends. ❤🎉😊
OMG Josh another triumph. I'm reliving my youth & I thank you & your friends for the tour.
There are only a handful of people that have tried to cover this fabulous song. Love what you did! Thanks to all of you!!!
Such a beautiful arrangement
i've been thinking about my favourite beatles cover for a while now, a lot of the best were by this amazing person and his friends. but none really stood out as a clear favourite until i heard this. clean. classy. perfect
Outstanding. Thanks sir for sharing this with us. A real pleasure.
Well done, Josh, you are truly a musician!
I've always liked your Beatles' covers but this is something else, one of my favourite tunes, 'tis the season indeed thanks for the early christmas gift Josh!
Just discovered Josh today, and am totally blown away by the musicianship, the combination of eclectic breadth of interest and great musical taste and discernment in choice of songs, and the egoless collaboration with a range of other great young talents (especially Carson- real magic there). Not only amazing instrumental proficiency, great pitch across a huge vocal range and flawless tempo, but something even rarer and more valuable, a fully formed soul and a passion that shine through in every performance I've seen so far.
I see a huge change happening in how people relate to music- in some ways I think we've come full circle from the days prior to the advent of the 20th century music industry. For most of human history popular music was folk music, and musicians drew from and worked in a tradition that was largely regional and culturally specific. In the melting pot of America, music was commodified and industrialised even before the advent of recorded music- from the 1880s to the 1940s popular songs essentially all came from the publishing houses of tin pan alley. The Beatles were hugely instrumental in changes that revolutionised music in a number of ways- not only were they a key force in the transition from the tin pan alley model to recording artists who wrote their own material, but they also shattered the barriers between genres, drawing musical influences, techniques, arrangements and instrumentation from everything which had come before, and was available to them in the recorded media of the day. The Beatles treated all of musical history as the folk tradition they were drawing on- e.g. the Django Reinhart/ Hot club of Paris jazz feel of Michelle- you can see Josh channelling Django on that Gypsy guitar here, and in other songs like "Sleep". In a similar way, I see artists like Josh and his circle, along with contributors to things like Post-modern Jukebox, and a few others as pioneers of a whole new model for music in a post-record company age where influences from the best of every genre and time period are available on tap anywhere anytime, (along with resources like tab libraries for us less gifted mere mortals), and where new technology has lowered the barriers to entry and made it feasible and affordable to capture recordings of performances. This particular one might not actually be my favourite among Josh's performances- it's a very well done version, but there's a genuine quality and an immediacy to the contrapuntal interplay of musicians gathered around one or 2 mics creating in the moment (like Sleep) that is very hard to recreate in a layered multi track recording.
That said, I am a skinflint cheap old fart (born a year or so before the Beatles first landed in the US). I am used to a bricks & mortar transactional kind of economy, and I have often perceived millenial snowflakes trying to monetize their vlogs and set themselves up as "media influencers" as just useless parasites. I think it says something about what Josh and his circle are creating that somebody like me is seriously making a patreon contribution for the first time.
Just listening to "Martha my dear" in another window now as I finish typing this, and it's an excellent example of the contrapuntal interplay I was talking about earlier. Bravo!!
Your collaborations are genius. This was magic. So nice on my ears and very smooth. I give thanks for Josh.
One of the best renditions of this song, including the Beatles version, ever. Outstanding job guys!
Really like the Django feel here and the pace change that he used in some recordings was done so well. Add to that, Michelle was one of my favourite songs and inspired me to give it to my daughter as her middle name.
very nicely done.
i could close my eyes an easily imagine myself back in the mid 1940s in some smoky french cafe. listening to a song about an english or american solider trying to tell a local french girl about his feelings for her.
you gave the song a great mood.
t0msan except this came out in 1965
jonnyalallen 1966*, he didn't say it came out in the 40s he's just saying that this rendition of it sounds like it could have came out in the 40s in France
Wow one of my favorite tunes. I once heard the first rule of covering the Beatles is don't. Once again you have flower in the face of conventional wisdom and Soared! The jazz vibe and accordion perfection.
That cat over there...
João Cláudio Brasileiro?
eae mano
curti o gato no fundo tbm kkkk
br's que conhecem esse canal, que orgulho!
João Cláudio Mga Paraná
Igor Costa kkkk
Wonderful arrangement. The use of the instruments is great. Josh's voice is so relaxed, clear,& soothing. Great version. I think I like this as much as the Beatles version. Well done!!
I was imagining that the cat out there would "meow" at the start of the solo. Lol. But... man, this is an awesome cover version of Michelle. I've been subscribed to your channel for long now and you're just amazing. This cover is lovely. Way to go, Josh.
Your cat seems very unaffected by this performance. I however continue to be amazed by your talent and the talent you have surrounded yourself with. Yet another excellent offering
It's funny because i searched if you had played this song 2 months ago because you have the perfect voice for it and here it is! It sounds perfect :)
Great! Love these clips, love your work. Keep this approach, it's important. All the best!
Best versión ever!
You guys got the "swing feel"
Modal interchange,etc. Congrats to each and everyone of You for tour excelent work, i'm musician too, i play the bass and guitar, and a little bit of double bass, cheers from México! Best regards!!
Another fine interpretive cover, including a "French" feel by including the accordion, clarinet, mandolin, etc., plus a brief, but nifty, jazzy cut-time solo. Not sure what the criticisms are all about, perhaps that Josh and company have spoiled us rotten with years of quality RUclips vids of acoustic splendor. Some people's brains are wired to notice what they think is "wrong". A strategy hopefully aimed towards improvement, but comes across as nit-picking. I enjoyed the heck out of this collaboration. Keep up the delightful work!
Love the French feel comment...I might add the "Django" guitar contributes to that feel. Just amazing, Josh. I can't stop watching your videos!
Agree. This is true art.
Personally I don't like this version. I don't doubt his ability. One of the best musicians around at the moment but I just don't like this version. We're all entitled to our opinions. Otherwise music would be boring. I don't expect everyone to love my music and I don't think many musicians would expect everyone to love theirs. Josh included. I'll just look forward to his next one.
I liked this and I think this is great. However, listening to it I think, if we are honest, if we compare this with the latest Josh Turner output he has come a long way since.
Dear Josh, I love how you keep things simple and reduced, and at the same time bringing in a deep musicality and feeling
Much better Beatles adaptation, having fun with it is what is important, when you extend yourself and explore your resources you always come out on top. Trust yourself, just as Paul trusted himself! Well done both.
Not many dare to a version of a Beatles song. Nice work.
Great and beautiful guys
I am thankful for great music, a means to share that music, and for you, Josh Turner!
I rarely comment under videos, but man, I need you to know that you're an inspiration for me, in the years i saw your skills and style inprove in an uncredible way, i subscribed to you with my first yt account years ago and I still be inspired by you, just thanks for all, keep it up man, you rock
Well.... I guess brilliance attracts brilliance! The accordion works so well in this arrangement - thank you!
Your progression is endless. Great arrangement dude!
Please a Beatles "Girl" cover💙
This is glorious. Love that mandolin - self built?! Industrious dudes. Well done.
Love the cover! Love the kitty! Happy Thanksgiving!
Stunning....the use of brushes makes this version unique. The organ hand held topped off the piece. Not to mention the excellent guitar and vocal control. Paul, i'm sure has seen this....
incredibly tasteful
I'm a newcomer to the fan club. Superb work. I did subscribe and am routinely listening to new and wonderful music, performed by fresh voices and fine instrumentals. Good job.
Nice little Django-take on that classic, great work lads!
As usual Josh Im overwhelmed with joy listening to your artistry . Cant wait till your album comes out .....BRAVO to the tenth Power
Exquisite arrangement and vocals. 💘 Added to favorites, subscribed. 🔥
Been a fan of Alex's and your work for some time, feels weird and great to see you work alongside! And the cat is in a league of his own I must say
My wife said" You're bailing on the Macy's Day parade to watch Josh Tuner?" Of course I am.
Jefferson Davis good god hell yeah
When exactly is Macy's Day?
I guess! You've seen one parade, you've seen them all... Snore....
Kristie Roybal My sentiments exactly!
Smart move on your part! Josh is the BEST!
Best strings so far Michelle rendered classic version kudos!!1
Awesome work guys!!! keep it up
Tough crowd, I really enjoyed this one
Ahhhhhhhhhhhh café music, quite stunning really!
Merci à vous deux pour ce partage !
YES, I WAS EXPECTING SOMETHING LIKE THIS FROM YOU. THANK YOU JOSH!!!
Nice!! Happy Thanksgiving!
Fantastic!! Congratulations!!
Great collab. You make these songs your own, while still doing justice to the original. This was a cool and jazzy version. Cheers from New York! Jim. :-)
This sounds gorgeous
It's so easy to have percussion overpower everything but this is so good
Most excellent
Such a pretty french/parisien arrangement ;) such a good cover ! Bravo Josh
Insanely beautiful
amazing, once again...
Only needs one word. Amazing!!!
Wow, never thought I'd see the first instrument I had lessons on in one of your videos, Josh. I began accordion lessons at the age of 5 and took it for three years -- until the instructor moved out of town and we couldn't find another. Then I began on the piano -- and taught myself guitar but my fingers are not suited to that instrument -- too short. Kudos for this beautiful arrangement.
Amazing talent. Thanks
The drummer has the BEST shirt ! lol great video .
You are a legend josh
Great cover Josh!
skills, skills all around! gorgeous video.
Love this! (also love how you found triplets to play this with you)
Cat: "Yo Josh, enough with the noise already. Can't you see I'm trying to roll around over here?"
Wow..another superb cover..thumps up pal..👍🏻👍🏻
You make me want to put aside what I was planning on doing today, pull out the guitar, and play. It happens every time I watch one of your videos, Josh. To me that tells me that you are smashing it out of the ballpark. (And your cat's performance was stellar. ;) ) You guys obviously love doing this stuff, which makes it all the more watchable. Love your Beatles covers. Keep 'em up! (P.s. Suggestions... No such thing, John Mayer. The thrill is gone, John Bonamassa style)
Love this! Particularly the accordion!
Loved the instrumental part.. and the cat.. well done in french too
Great chromatic-fast-acoustic-jazz-lick-shenanigans but seriously well placed and executed, nice!
i like this version better than the original and it's not easy to say because rubber soul is my fav beat album ... but the kinda jazzy tune you guys got there is just superb
Popular music has come a long way since the 1960s. The Beatles were pioneers. Musicians like Josh build on their work.
Yes It's good, but NO version will ever be better than the Beatles 😊💚
Enchanting.
What a version...!!! And Josh you have a super cat :-) :-) :-)
Great work!
Great job ,loved the intro , well maneuvered very hard to pull off . Super
Always amazing and wonderful!
Love it! Cheers
Beautiful.
Happy Thanksgiving, Josh!
I love it when I get a JT notification in the morning. :3
And the feeeline goes......STOP IT! For the love of God! Pleeese, pleese! Seriously, man, you are very talented! I loved it.
Very nice indeed.
great cover you guys!!
So beautiful, lovely arrangement
Magnifique reprise ,vraiment !
Very nice voice and well played!! Thanks, I enjoyed it very much.
beautiful
Sublime. Thank-you
Those solos were something else! :)
You have a fantastic voice
THANK YOU SO MUCH !