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  • Austin, Texas, guitar ace and longtime Fender signature artist Eric Johnson is an A-list guitar hero, earning critical raves, commercial success and continuing slack-jawed audience astonishment at his dazzling playing and complete mastery of tone.
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  • @freewheelin100
    @freewheelin100 13 лет назад +41

    One of the greatest guitarists ever.

    • @Roscoe1279
      @Roscoe1279 2 месяца назад

      So true...a great voice, too.

  • @slados1
    @slados1 12 лет назад +22

    Yeah, I know... the GREAT thing about Eric's vocals is that you really get the feeling that he involves himself in the lyrics, plus he sings to the highest point of his abilities... add to this his genius of composition and supreme technicality --- how can you NOT love this guy?!!
    London July, 2012!!!

  • @SPQRTempus
    @SPQRTempus 14 лет назад +11

    20+ years ago he was blowing away the shred heads with his technique and total control of his tone, and he is still going strong. My favorite guitarist, period!

  • @FirstAmericaFirst
    @FirstAmericaFirst 15 лет назад +5

    EJ is one in a hundred generations.

  • @peacesells
    @peacesells 14 лет назад +6

    Eric Johnson is the epitome of what a real guitar player is:
    He has style, grace, melody, soul, and and skills that most people only dream of having.

  • @JDestripador
    @JDestripador 8 лет назад +29

    is immortal, eric johnson does not age

  • @thehollowaytape
    @thehollowaytape 14 лет назад +3

    EJ looks like he's having so much more fun in these newer videos, rather than focusing on being absolutely perfect.

  • @WMDG3
    @WMDG3 15 лет назад +10

    Is Eric getting better with age? Always dazzling and inspiring!!

  • @viatonejazz
    @viatonejazz 15 лет назад +6

    Lovely tone, beautiful songs. One of the greatest guitarists of our lifetime

  • @philipatoz
    @philipatoz 15 лет назад +3

    First saw Eric in a small Columbia, SC club about 28 years back. I was awestruck by his tone, technique, exciting chording and dazzling, melodic runs, not to mention probably the best live sound mix I've ever heard. Went up to talk to him and almost did the Waynes World 'I'm not worthy' bit - I just stammered out how unbelievable I found his playing was. Afterwards, I thought about setting fire to my own Strat per Jimi. Felt like I'd seen God play guitar. Amazing guitarist! Enormously inspiring!

  • @hootinouts
    @hootinouts 14 лет назад +4

    Breathtaking leads and awesome tonal colors. And what impresses me is how humble and down to earth he is.

  • @llangwyk
    @llangwyk 14 лет назад +5

    What beautiful playing. The colours, the tones, the technique. So lyrical, so emotional. It might sound daft to some, but it feels "loving" Ah, it makes me sigh.
    So very beautiful a journey. Thank you Eric for giving us this !

  • @edsreturn2012
    @edsreturn2012 12 лет назад +10

    this is great. That first song 'freinds' blew me out of the strasophere! (blown out of the stratosphere by a Stratocaster)

  • @kingv911
    @kingv911 13 лет назад +1

    I like how Eric Johnson saves his pinkie usage for when he really needs it. I'm always using my pinkie - probably be good for my playing and finger stretch abilities if I used my ring finger more often in place of bringing the pinkie in.

    • @CorbinSmith-yf3wd
      @CorbinSmith-yf3wd 2 месяца назад

      I do very similar fingerings to Eric (as I have pretty much learnt guitar through watching his instructional tapes lol). As far as I can see, the main benefits of using the ring finger instead of the pinky is that it makes position changes easier...
      Put your first finger on the 5th fret for example and try placing your ring finger on the same fret a string up from it (at the same time); now try doing the same but with the pinky finger - it's hard isn't it, and it feels really awkward. It's not ideal for when you are going back down the neck and doing position shifts. And can hinder going up the neck position shifts as well.
      The drawback with the Eric Johnson style grip of the neck is that it offers a lot less range than the 3NPS style grip that a lot of modern "shred" players would use therefore needs a lot of jumping about and position shifts - which is where using the ring finger instead of the pinky most times comes in handy.
      Additionally it offers more powerful vibrato and other benefits. But to be honest its mostly a preference thing.

  • @RsGhost1
    @RsGhost1 11 лет назад +13

    The Mozart of the electric guitar..

  • @NEVAB4
    @NEVAB4 4 месяца назад +1

    when he lights up at 3 40, guy has got it big time

  • @jchi1ds
    @jchi1ds 14 лет назад +3

    I like different guitarists for different reasons but Eric remains my favorite. He has great respect for his instrument. It is ironic that those most talented and accomplished are the ones that seem most humble and approachable. He is the musician I would most like to meet and thank.

    • @jghuntr
      @jghuntr 3 месяца назад +1

      I was fortunate to have grown up with him. Our families lived 5 blocks apart. I became his equipment manager when he joined the Mariani Band at 15. ( I was 18) I went to high school with his drummer, Tommy Taylor. I sat next to him while he played piano in his practice room at his parents house. I would tell him , "you should be recording this!" He'd say, "In just fooling around " He writes most of his songs on the piano. He started taking piano lessons at 6. When he turned 11, he decided to play guitar. (Much to his parents' dismay, Lol) He has "Perfect Pitch"; good karma!
      He took 1 guitar lesson. The teacher told his parents, "Don't waste your money. He doesn't need lessons!
      I could tell you a thousand stories! When Hendrix died I remember he came to my parents house and woke me up with the news. We cried together 😢. Oh, BTW, I saw Hendrix twice!
      He always gives my tickets and backstage passes. We went to India together 25 years ago. I saw him play at the Paramount in Austin last month! ❤
      Peace Out.

    • @CorbinSmith-yf3wd
      @CorbinSmith-yf3wd 2 месяца назад

      @@jghuntr This is a beautiful story; I'm glad you have someone like Eric in your life

  • @RIInzler
    @RIInzler 13 дней назад +1

    Cleanest tone you'll ever find 👏

  • @douglassmith5211
    @douglassmith5211 2 года назад +1

    E.J. what else can you say . I've been a long time listener He's amazing.

  • @Musiconly5934
    @Musiconly5934 4 года назад +3

    Eric Johnson one of a kind🎸

  • @ballsarama1675
    @ballsarama1675 8 лет назад +3

    Great performance by Eric with his old band mates Kyle and Tommy. Regarding the basic structure and sound, also, the closest live version of the album version of Camel's Night Out. When the Sun Meets the Sky is one of Eric's most heart feeling songs...the ending solo is pure emotion.

  • @carlosclaptrix
    @carlosclaptrix 6 лет назад +9

    His hand stretches from the 1st to the 22th fret!

  • @chadherring2790
    @chadherring2790 2 года назад +1

    Eric’s a legend. We were raised on him and Stevie down in ATX. Never seen him play on a rosewood fretboard either

  • @ferturasatana
    @ferturasatana 13 лет назад +2

    totally agree, Eric johnson is one of the greatest all the time, he looks so calm but he plays like a monster

  • @dr.know-it-all5148
    @dr.know-it-all5148 Год назад +1

    WTSMTS is a masterpiece of art.

  • @nsgjdw
    @nsgjdw 15 лет назад +1

    E J is the best ever!! every note is played for a reason, not just for show. His playing "fits my ear"

  • @CherokeeMusic
    @CherokeeMusic 15 лет назад +1

    Exactly! He doesn't need to be "famous". He is famous enough for us to know of him and enjoy his music!

  • @zr24X4ROCKS
    @zr24X4ROCKS 4 года назад +1

    my favorite artist of the last 40 years, yes I am old , and experienced

  • @lawman2112
    @lawman2112 11 лет назад +2

    EJ... Such a signature guitar sound... Awesome!

  • @philipatoz
    @philipatoz 14 лет назад

    Eric only gets better and better! After first seeing him 25 yrs ago, he's still the most complete player I've seen. Sadly, I'm afraid he'll never be a household name - and he SHOULD be. He's never really been in search of radio/mainstream paths to stardom (good!). If he'd come of age 15 - 20 years earlier, his name recognition would be right up there with Page, Beck, Clapton, etc, some of the blues and jazz greats. But he was kind of late to the "guitar hero era," which, sadly, is mostly past.

  • @jesman1
    @jesman1 15 лет назад +2

    Kyle Brock on bass! ...and you call yourself an EJ fan, lol. Just kiddin ;)
    EJ, awesome as usual. What a talent.

  • @ObieCS2
    @ObieCS2 12 лет назад +6

    how can some who is almost 60 look (and sound) so youthful

  • @DK00758
    @DK00758 Год назад +1

    EJ is EJ the magnificent tone master

  • @PaulBinghamguitar
    @PaulBinghamguitar 15 лет назад

    This is a great concert, Eric at his best as always.
    The new Strat looks great too! Eric's tone and phrasing is second to none, these guys are just excellent musicians!

  • @Peelick
    @Peelick 15 лет назад +2

    Yea i agree, Tommy & Kyle are his Noel & Mitch!!

  • @zr24X4ROCKS
    @zr24X4ROCKS 14 лет назад

    ej = magical sounds !!!! tone is out of this world!

  • @megafone58
    @megafone58 9 лет назад +8

    Fantastic player and a nice person

  • @BlowBackBenny
    @BlowBackBenny 11 лет назад +1

    coming off the back of some 80's videos its nice to see he uses the same bass player! I think he's using the same bass too

  • @schenker4
    @schenker4 13 лет назад

    WOW you could even talk about his singing while hearing his guitar playing
    It's says volumes about ones self

  • @keiwil
    @keiwil 15 лет назад +1

    What a beautiful sounding fuzzface very smooth. Sounds like germanium transistors.

  • @komkritrientong5963
    @komkritrientong5963 8 лет назад +2

    Exellent drummer.

  • @DrumSolVanIsle
    @DrumSolVanIsle 10 лет назад +2

    This music is very well presented; and true in fidelity to Johnson's Past
    Consistent for years to my ears.

  • @CherokeeMusic
    @CherokeeMusic 15 лет назад

    Goddammit, I love Eric Johnson on every imaginable level. He is the perfect musician, it's a shame that he is getting older because we need more of his music for years to come. He is never a dull performer this performance is just as lively and exciting as anything he did in the 80's. Kudos!

  • @gondito
    @gondito 14 лет назад

    The Marshalls are there. Stacked on the far left. He hits the pedal and switches from the Fender Twins to the Marshall for the lead tone. Listen to When the Sun meets the sky. Classic Eric Tone. One of my favorites. @ 15 min

  • @tsipfi
    @tsipfi 15 лет назад

    Far away from other guitarists, with clear notes and classic cords that the speed junkees could never achive.
    Awesome!!!!!!

  • @JedWunderli
    @JedWunderli 13 лет назад +1

    Eric is absolutely amazing - so versatile and adept and many styles. Great tone.

  • @bimbomcgee
    @bimbomcgee 10 лет назад +1

    great changup 8 mins. in. i like his voice, so underplayed. Didn't realize how much bonamassa used his style. yah and noticed the width of the neck........ is this the king of chordal structure.

  • @sportsportsport
    @sportsportsport 13 лет назад +2

    Gotta say, that drummer is extremely good.

    • @patrickangell5387
      @patrickangell5387 2 года назад

      That is Tommy Taylor, he is a excellent player. He is very precise and a hard hitter and plays the gap.

  • @llangwyk
    @llangwyk 14 лет назад +1

    One of the most beautifully expressive pieces of guitar playing I've ever heard. Bar None. Thank you EJ

  • @phatorian
    @phatorian 12 лет назад +1

    Great set by Eric and the guys. I really enjoyed it. A long time fan of Eric's.

  • @cyphixx
    @cyphixx 15 лет назад +1

    A pure magician with chords. Amazing

  • @badgermit
    @badgermit 15 лет назад

    whats with the drummer's monster faces?
    still - I never tire of EJ....just amazing.

  • @jorari71
    @jorari71 14 лет назад

    since I knew him i always love him...I love her music and compositions as weel.

  • @lordqs
    @lordqs 15 лет назад +1

    Love "Friends", loved this version. Grats for the drummer.. Thanks Eric. 5stars

  • @kritolaos89
    @kritolaos89 15 лет назад +1

    camel's night out is Eric Johnson's playground...in this song he can do everything he wants (as always..but..) pure improvisation

  • @brian91145
    @brian91145 14 лет назад +2

    That bass player owns!!

  • @00KurosakiBankai00
    @00KurosakiBankai00 13 лет назад +2

    I salute Eric Johnson, even if I tried playing some of the simplest guitar chords while singing, one or the other would falter
    He is doing both (with what looks like semi-difficult chord transitions) AND singing.

  • @thomasscillieri296
    @thomasscillieri296 10 лет назад +4

    jeez the sound guy forgot the reverb on his vox!! the opening track is so awesome, but, the lack of a nice deep reverb sucks the awesomeness out a tad.. thank god Eric is in control of the guitar tone

  • @ZenDriveSeven
    @ZenDriveSeven 15 лет назад

    It's the decorative white trim that runs along the neck of the guitar. On the newest EJ Strat, the (white) binding wraps around the base of the neck as well.

  • @Tyler18GoPhils
    @Tyler18GoPhils 14 лет назад +1

    His tone is amazing.

  • @davegto67
    @davegto67 12 лет назад

    We all wish we could play guitar like Eric. Wonderful music, heartfelt playing.

  • @jetjock015
    @jetjock015 15 лет назад +1

    Wow, that's great! Such a gorgeous guitar. I wonder how it feels to him now, looking back and playing all of these Venus Isle era songs with Kyle... That album is 13 years old this year! Sounds great. If I didn't already have a rosewood strat, I'd certainly save my pennies...

  • @joeylodes
    @joeylodes 13 лет назад

    I like this guys playing master of major pent and mixolydian modes

  • @AKMAC82
    @AKMAC82 12 лет назад

    Wow, the last song he really turned it up there. He played with some extra passion. Very cool to hear.

  • @Twistchawa
    @Twistchawa 15 лет назад

    Johnson is a very clean man. There is really no spirituality when it comes to his tone. He has it down to a science.

  • @Roscoe1279
    @Roscoe1279 2 месяца назад

    'Five fret stretch' Eric, I call him. I'm learning Cliffs of Dover, a masterpiece. He uses 5 frets a lot there, as he does here.

  • @TheSura101
    @TheSura101 13 лет назад

    I like his guitar sound!!!!!!

  • @TheOccasionalss
    @TheOccasionalss 9 лет назад +11

    Eric is a riot. Even makes fun of Fender a little!

    • @RigoesAmorrigotovar
      @RigoesAmorrigotovar 9 лет назад +1

      +TheSlasherGod u should see his rig rundown interview...he is so baked!!!!

    • @SRVFreak123
      @SRVFreak123 8 лет назад +5

      He does not do Drugs at all. Very conscious of that.

  • @UmbertoRonco
    @UmbertoRonco 9 лет назад +7

    Fuzzier Johnson ever!

  • @shadowsong1
    @shadowsong1 15 лет назад

    he played when the sun meets the sky - awesome!!

  • @campjam69
    @campjam69 14 лет назад

    WOW!!! A strat with binding on the neck... I like!!!

  • @crelis
    @crelis 15 лет назад

    remember that eric has 2 types of lead tones: one from the fuzz face and one from the tube driver. The violin lead tones are comming from the tube driver. and in in this video he used the fuzz most of the time for his lead tone. but i have heard the tube driver a view times too and he stil has the same violin lead tone

  • @SamOgilvieJr
    @SamOgilvieJr 15 лет назад +1

    All of the players that accompany him are fabulous, but it is really good to see Kyle Brock on bass here.

  • @DrPhrenology
    @DrPhrenology 15 лет назад +4

    Track Listing
    -Friends
    -Camel's Night Out
    -When the Sun Meets the Sky

  • @nthsieh928
    @nthsieh928 15 лет назад +1

    god, Eric Johnson has mastered that fuzz sound so well! its so inredible!

  • @santioga
    @santioga 14 лет назад

    Amazing Eric Johnson

  • @rapidtranq
    @rapidtranq 15 лет назад

    his chordal playing is AMAZING!!!

  • @EmphaticItalic
    @EmphaticItalic 14 лет назад

    Perfection. All Eric's music has this special perfect something to it

  • @tobinhobbs
    @tobinhobbs 14 лет назад +1

    B-A-D-A-Double S. No one does it better. One more reason to say, "I wasn't born in Texas, but I got there as quick as I could."

  • @louiscarrollmusic-lcm5331
    @louiscarrollmusic-lcm5331 Год назад

    His singing voice is so different to his actual voice. It's so great man.

  • @hogwild6161
    @hogwild6161 15 лет назад

    I have seen him well over a dozen times in the 2000's, never seen him with more than one Marshall Plexi. I even have a pic of me onstage(not while he was playing) in front of his gear. The last time I seen him I have never heard a Marshall cranked to 10, it made my ears bleed. But it's the only way to get that classic sound he gets......

  • @timcwalker
    @timcwalker 15 лет назад

    His playing seems more raw and improvised on this set, which is a great thing. Great band.

  • @stockjonebills
    @stockjonebills 12 лет назад

    love his sound..

  • @DustinDrums1
    @DustinDrums1 15 лет назад

    eric johnson is the man

  • @acousticguitarfan55
    @acousticguitarfan55 15 лет назад

    EJ...you are amazing!

  • @CherokeeMusic
    @CherokeeMusic 15 лет назад

    He has mastered chords. He has a lot of flexibility in his hands as a result of playing, so yes, he can stretch.

  • @GatesMcCrary
    @GatesMcCrary 15 лет назад

    yeah, i seen one of his guitars like that years ago so i got pencil grinder and did the same. no more taking the neck off or loosening the screw when the neck need adjusting.

  • @antonioalbertorezenderebel1788
    @antonioalbertorezenderebel1788 3 месяца назад

    EJ. the showman. Sensacional guitar Man

  • @PhilEmanS
    @PhilEmanS 11 лет назад

    eric, you rock our and your soul out, its so beatiful, i love you and your music, aka your heritage

  • @Telewanger
    @Telewanger 15 лет назад

    Some of you say " Damn He's Old !"
    Guess what? You will be there soon enough, if you make it that long!
    Once you hit 30 years old, time flies like a rocket. Enjoy it while you can!

  • @rshaffer89
    @rshaffer89 13 лет назад +3

    some reverb on that voice would be nice...

  • @jammjunky7
    @jammjunky7 15 лет назад

    yes I agree, all he needed was a little more volume & reverb on his vocals.....but what a rare & good video this is...last time I saw Eric was at the "meals for Wheels" benifit in Austin @ the Garden with Alien Love Child... nothing beats seeing him live....thank you Fender for posting..

  • @Bertiebaby
    @Bertiebaby 15 лет назад +1

    i never saw him sing..... but bloody hell hes good at it!

  • @CherokeeMusic
    @CherokeeMusic 15 лет назад

    I believe this is his "new vision". It seems like I remember hearing or reading something about it.
    Although, he has quit really obsessing, he still pays special attention to everything.

  • @Claymor621
    @Claymor621 14 лет назад

    Beautiful solo at the end.

  • @Sarchiopode
    @Sarchiopode 14 лет назад +2

    the country bass thing is amazing, anyway.

  • @griffinmpable
    @griffinmpable 14 лет назад

    @theaceofclubs thank you kind sir. its frustrating as a musician myself to watch people rip on others when they have no room to talk. i work my ass off and barely have gotten anywhere with my stuff. so to be playing with someone as huge as Eric, youve gotta be a hard worker

  • @sergiooliveira-gy7zy
    @sergiooliveira-gy7zy 10 лет назад +2

    Grande mestre das estratocasters!

  • @FranticRock
    @FranticRock 14 лет назад

    Eric, Great playing! Great ideas there - always an inspiration. Your guitar solos are tattooed on the back of my brain, and I'm gonna re-tattoo them any chance i get!

  • @NicholaiDrums
    @NicholaiDrums 14 лет назад

    awesome. amazing. spectacular.