Oxford University Guitarist Plays INSANE lick!!

[@JanathanKarunakaran]

Here’s a similar vid everyone should check out: m.ruclips.net/video/6juxz5elkEk/видео.html

[@carcrashjayson]

You can take the time to heart and reply to every comment but can't bother to credit whoever you stole this video from?

[@ColinLeary]

@@carcrashjayson damn someone is a debbie downer

[@dub57ray53]

What’s this song called?

[@ChildsPlay72]

​@@carcrashjaysonWho made the original?

[@carcrashjayson]

@@ChildsPlay72 I wish I knew

[@drewdude7960]

He killed it. That sax player next to him knows.

[@JanathanKarunakaran]

Ah thanks

[@beefnacos6258]

I think what it was is the sax player was like wtf are these notes? Then when the guitar came in he was like oh that's it.

[@edwardgordon4309]

He felt that solo too 😉

[@fabiobj15]

the trumpet player in the back too

[@kieranjackson]

Sax guy looks luke Austen Butler

[@SEDOHR765]

THE FEELING YOU GET BEFORE SOLOS IS THE WORST THING EVER 😭 But wow that was amazing!

[@JanathanKarunakaran]

Yeah that’s 100% facts !! And thanks so much for the kind words , appreciate it!

[@chris71873]

I was playing solid old man with my school band at a concert and my mind blanked on the first chord

[@alexlopez515]

So true I hate it

[@TrashCanBoiBoi]

I kinda like it tho, I had 3 solos in one night... I'm a highschooler but I was performing for middle schoolers, I loved the feeling too and I'm a bari sax btw

[@JanathanKarunakaran]

@@TrashCanBoiBoi ah nice and yeah the feeling is GREAT!

[@mitch5944]

The sax player smiling after he nails it is cool lol

[@JanathanKarunakaran]

Yep haha

[@jacobmcvicker6464]

That’s half the people in the ensemble, we look hoping you nail it and when you do it’s a fuck yeah all around
Well played sir

[@danielcuzzetto2569]

You mean Austin Butler in whiplash 2 😂

[@en2456]

​@@danielcuzzetto2569That's what I thought too haha Austin Butler look alike.

[@maxhuddart]

Yeah he’s a legend!! I’ve uploaded the full video on my channel! ruclips.net/video/6PlL5jLYzuE/видео.htmlsi=t1R-D50re2yBxEfB

[@mitch5944]

The lead trumpet smiling too lol love it

[@JanathanKarunakaran]

Yep haha

[@HugePapa]

Sax but ye haha

[@jordanbautista]

@@HugePapa Trumpet player dude is talking about is in the very back

[@evandriver7640]

@@HugePapanope

[@f.p1758]

Gosh now that u say it i cant unhear the horrible sounding trumpets

[@Preussenpenner]

I'm a metal guitarist but I've always had a massive level of respect for jazz. The way the notes flow together is mesmerizing

[@JanathanKarunakaran]

Yeah fairs , watch this similar vid , you might like it: m.ruclips.net/video/6juxz5elkEk/видео.html

[@maxhuddart]

Thanks you should see the full video on my channel, there's another guitar solo in the middle! ruclips.net/video/6PlL5jLYzuE/видео.html

[@D4nt3101]

Same here, I have a friend who showed me some jazz stuff and it's just amazing the way it all comes together

[@festiveFurry]

mezzzzmerize you meant

[@foodank_atr817]

Where do you think metal guitarists got it from, kids forced to learn jazz and classical rebelling by playing it all louder and faster and more aggressively!

[@NovejSpeed3]

Saxophonist was like "Yes he nailed it! Whew!"

[@JanathanKarunakaran]

Yea hahaha 😂

[@clydefloyd8751]

Trumpet guy in the backround was like "Ahhh.. yeah buddy!"

[@rustykiley3577]

Yeah he was! So cool to see another human supporting another human. No competition here! Just a group of musicians playing for the common good

[@93ChristopherC]

he's a solo enjoyer

[@MeMe-dw1sm]

He's a good guy

[@Saevires]

I love the 'CHECK THE VOLUME KNOB ONE BAR BEFORE YOUR SOLO', very relatable

[@JanathanKarunakaran]

Yep haha

[@Alienstateofmind]

That sax player is so cool for the way he looked at him. Lol

[@thestoopus]

i like the reaction the guy in the back gave to him nailing that solo

[@JanathanKarunakaran]

Yeah was quite wholesome

[@dep7up]

"You crazy son of a bish you did it."

[@JanathanKarunakaran]

@@Dhdhdyqha lollll

[@JanathanKarunakaran]

@@dep7up lolll hahah

[@SamShortYaDig]

He had doubts for sure

[@geodudepnw2317]

jumping into a jazz solo is like merging into nascar traffic

[@JanathanKarunakaran]

Yeahhh facts!!! 😂

[@maxhuddart]

Absolutely! Theres a full version on my channel with another guitar solo! ruclips.net/video/6PlL5jLYzuE/видео.html

[@pathlawncare744]

Slick lick kid. You're smooth with it. That tone is hard to express with every note and you did amazing. 👍🏼

[@vae8652]

Love the other guys’ faces! They’re so happy and proud of you!

[@camsellars]

he had a cymbal thrown at his head to learn this guys. respect.

[@JanathanKarunakaran]

Lol haha

[@sereypanhanuth5788]

Andrew guitarman

[@etan...]

Whiplash

[@ur.fav_jadey]

Whiplash is actually such a good movie fr

[@Haze_studios]

Bro became Charlie parker

[@Joeliain2310]

Bro got that ratatouille solo

[@JanathanKarunakaran]

Loll hahaa

[@smoke9368]

😂😂😂😂

[@MoonWalkerTexsRanger]

Ahhahahaha

[@majorleaguelag]

💀

[@elliottarnold4770]

🤣 🫡

[@loulouloulou2519]

Apart from the fact that you killed it, your band mates recognised the effort, look how they smiled

[@petefabio1530]

In case y'all wants to know : the song is After You're Gone

[@trino22]

I just love you

[@biggiechordz4262]

Who has the tune?

[@petefabio1530]

@@biggiechordz4262 not sure who's the original artist, but its one of the most beautiful standard jazz music piece ever

[@SallySkeleton]

I also love you 😍

[@Walter-vq3vm]

Thank god it wasn't caravan. Cuz it sounded like caravan phew

[@Zachsquatchin]

Dude, that was gorgeous. So crisp and clean. Never stop

[@JanathanKarunakaran]

Thanks!

[@diegodellamaggiora98]

Indeeed

[@Woofwoof1929]

Don't think he plans on it. Always odd when ppl say that

[@Leoxv]

El que toca la guitarra no es dueño del canal

[@F1DD3]

palms are sweaty, knees weak, arms are heavy, moms spaghetti...

[@JanathanKarunakaran]

Lol hahaa😂

[@crab6203]

he's nervous but on the surface he looks calm and ready

[@lolhi9626]

@@crab6203 to drop bombs, but he keeps on forgetting

[@kenzeeato]

Classic 😂

[@bjrntykhelle2332]

​@@lolhi9626 What he wrote down, the whole crowd goes so loud, his fingers sprout but the Notes won't come out,

[@mikale3893]

This is the most relatable thing ever

[@JanathanKarunakaran]

Haha

[@sirnicholas5542]

Fuckin crushed it. It’s very clear how hard you worked to get it.

[@joshuasplural]

That volume check is too real

[@JanathanKarunakaran]

Lollll facts!

[@southernheat9278]

EVERY time lol

[@JanathanKarunakaran]

@@southernheat9278 hahaa 😂

[@Bmo2105]

Lol unless your playing a strat you’ll know if the volumes up from the hum😂

[@JamForThought]

everytime man!

[@hhattingh]

That build up is enough to give anyone cold sweats. Bruh stormed through the gates like a champ. Well done

[@JanathanKarunakaran]

Yep true and thanks so much!

[@TotalControl92]

That is what peak performance looks like. One second before the brain was exploding with information and feelings. For 5 seconds absolute quiet, absolute focus. Fucking nailed it

[@Lucky_chat]

Playing solos is amazing and terrifying.... Band was one of the best things I ever experienced. I sorta miss it :')

[@skewn5826]

everyone in the back giving nods like “hell yeah he actually nailed it.” 😂👌🏽

[@JanathanKarunakaran]

Yeah they do lolll

[@Druggy-Doggo]

Everyone giving nods: “good. Now we don’t have to kick his ass later after this”

[@maxhuddart]

Hahah yeah everyone had their doubts! Check out the full video of this on my channel ruclips.net/video/6PlL5jLYzuE/видео.html

[@TheInterestingInformer]

As a man who’s played guitar for 3 days now I can officially say this is hard

[@JanathanKarunakaran]

Lol hahaha

[@keezyinc]

Same here bro 😭 we gotta keep going

[@turinturambar8622]

I've played for some 3years and, it's VERY hard 😂

[@Gray_LDN]

I hope you’re still playing and not letting your guitar collect dust 🙏🏽

[@X-Otic-s]

same bruv hahaha.

[@actualfactualwhatthefuck]

I'm a metal vocalist and bassist and can firmly say I will always have near infinite respect for jazz musicians. Y'all are just next. fucking. level.

[@aileronsintowind6835]

Sax player giving out the “yeah!” Shows he nailed it

[@JanathanKarunakaran]

Yep haha

[@Nevy21]

that's why you don't practice until you get it right, you practice until you don't ever get it wrong for moments like this.

[@JanathanKarunakaran]

Yeah so so true !!

[@Wouterferdinand]

This

[@reyne8424]

Yes!

[@ionageman]

Yep and when it’s easy , I move on .. been working on Bruno Mars , when I was your man , for the last couple years .. I never get bored with my warmups

[@SrChalice]

​@@ionagemanyou need to practice your instrument, NOT songs. I don't know why the hell anyone would practice/learn Bruno Mars. Learn the language of music, that way you can play anything. Don't be one of those people that try to play many styles, because despite how good you think you might sound, to the people who do that style natively, you're a joke. Lastly, refrain from telling other musicians that your are playing "Bruno Mars", your respect meter will suffer. Or any modern day pop music. It's all garbage and lacks any degree of musicianship. Learn the instrument & learn the language of music.

[@SinisterAnimationS]

Him:”Im nervous”
Also him: *absolutely shreds with the most casual facial expression*

[@JanathanKarunakaran]

Lol haha 😂

[@minercrafterzz]

Is it really a shred at barely 5 seconds of play time?

[@coconuts1483]

@@minercrafterzz you dumb?

[@osaze2708]

​@@minercrafterzz 🤓

[@muffiefx]

@@minercrafterzz🤓

[@PoorlyWrttenReviews]

It doesn't help that the music that proceeds it is so suspenseful and intense

[@ethanmcmullen951]

Yo bro, I know the feeling I play guitar play jazz my school band and it's almost nothing more stressful than waiting for your solo to come up and thinking you're going to mess it up. It sounds great man keep playing 🤙🤟

[@alexanderblack2820]

You gotta love the bari sax in the background smiling as he sticks the landing 😁

[@JanathanKarunakaran]

Yeeeeee so wholesome!

[@johndickurbano]

Homeboy on trumpet also sends the nod of approval

[@JanathanKarunakaran]

@@johndickurbano yep indeed

[@punkisinthedetails1470]

Prince William always appreciates a good solo.

[@cliffsenac2825]

bro was feeling it when that solo kicked in 👌

[@gabrielgodwin7822]

As blues guitarist, I gotta say jazz is insane it’s so freaking smooth and the absolute mastering of those scales must’ve taken YEARS to perfect wow

[@John-pp6xy]

well basing off he's at oxford no shit lmao

[@maxhuddart]

Lmao yeah jazz is crazy. You should check out the full performance on my channel: ruclips.net/video/6PlL5jLYzuE/видео.htmlsi=t1R-D50re2yBxEfB

[@0o14yt0no0]

Idk why but the fact that ur solo was exactly 12 bars away from the start of the video makes me so happy. It’s the little things

[@Averseinsomniac]

The trumpet player and sax player’s “yeah!” we’re almost perfectly in sync. Those are great band mates to have.

[@lionsatmidnight]

Sax player looks like: “ohhhhh that’s what that is… I thought those notes were for us…” nods in approval.

[@JanathanKarunakaran]

Looolll that’s so funny 🤣

[@omgvague]

Now we need the saxophonist to duplicate the solo. v2.

[@JanathanKarunakaran]

@@omgvague loll hahaaa

[@isrv]

That part of the music sheet probably looked insane ,ohh makes sense whew 😅

[@jacobwilkinson6112]

Few things are as beautiful as a jazz guitar solo

[@JanathanKarunakaran]

Yea so true !

[@andresxcore1]

a rock guitar solo

[@jacobwilkinson6112]

@@andresxcore1 most famous rock solos are great because they incorporate jazz guitar into it
I.e. the exit solo to Comfortably Numb

[@JanathanKarunakaran]

@@andresxcore1 loll hahaha

[@AtanoKSi]

​@@jacobwilkinson6112 nah, not always, I love jazz solos and the rock guitar solo answer bores me, but I will love an incredibly noisy and dysonant djent deathcore solo that almost can't consider itself a solo and it doesn't have anything of jazz

[@Gracekisalive]

♥️ Someone give this guy an award 🥇

[@onkelkleno5408]

The amount of unexpected FOCUS I get before every time we play always astonishes me.

[@pierssegal5910]

Worrying about playing jazz "wrong" is the most Oxbridge thing I've heard in a while...

[@JanathanKarunakaran]

Lol hahaa 🤣🤣

[@goldfishkaden1539]

you can absolutely play jazz wrong. what you can do is mess up correctly. But there is a thousand ways to play jazz wrong I’m an expert at it

[@Scareth]

​@@goldfishkaden1539 Yup. Indeed. People say you can't play jazz wrong, but I can't remember a single time I played it right 🤣

[@MeloneKidd]

He should be worried about being gay

[@animatiz]

@@MeloneKidd wtf ? 😂

[@selwynsivagumar]

That saxophonist felt you bro

[@JanathanKarunakaran]

Yeee he sure did 😂

[@blur7491]

That sax player like "Don't fuck it up, don't fuck it up, don't fuck it up- YEAHHHH THATS MY MAN"

[@jayverse177]

That shit was smooth man

[@JanathanKarunakaran]

Ahh thanks! Appreciate that

[@Batmonthesequel]

Then the drummer comes in with that ride and the rest of the band breathes a sigh of relief as they now know everything is going to be okay.

[@JanathanKarunakaran]

Yeppp , precisely !

[@aceisthepIace]

This is so real. Had to play my first solo ever in front of a crowd today. That feeling sucks balls

[@Dichedo]

It's jazz, there's no such thing as wrong notes

[@JanathanKarunakaran]

Loll haha

[@tamagochida2nd690]

Bro hasnt seen whiplash 💀💀💀

[@Chonky--]

​@@tamagochida2nd690yeah the most accurate jazz movie ever

[@thisusernameiscurrentlytak7877]

@@tamagochida2nd690isn’t whiplash a metal song

[@tamagochida2nd690]

@@thisusernameiscurrentlytak7877 dude its a jazz movie but idk if it is a song

[@billbill3296]

Bro his blood pressure was so high his ears are red

[@JanathanKarunakaran]

Yeah lollll

[@100thousand_pullups]

Being nervous for someone else’s solo is awesome, you’re all in it together. And especially in jazz when there’s only 10 of you up there sometimes

[@philipernstzen7702]

So glad the art of jazz is alive and in such good hands 🎉🎉🎉

[@brianhughes3312]

This is the arrangement used on the Sinatra “LA Is My Lady” album - conducted by Quincy Jones - and I believe an arrangement by Frank Foster. On the album the guitar is played by the great George Benson. Nicely played!

[@JanathanKarunakaran]

Yes!!! Thanks, also here’s another vid you might like: m.ruclips.net/video/6juxz5elkEk/видео.html

[@BennyBigIron]

Thanks!!

[@FupliaLuph]

Which track

[@Ry28952]

@@FupliaLuphAfter You’ve Gone

[@DADDA]

Damn this is like straight out of Whiplash, love the thick atmosphere

[@JanathanKarunakaran]

Lol haha 😂

[@Polypores44]

Yes... a jazz band

[@maxhuddart]

Love that movie! You should check out the full version of this on my channel ruclips.net/video/6PlL5jLYzuE/видео.html

[@Pulang_Diwa]

Thicc atmosphere.

[@xa-4246]

✊️ Nope.. not exactly my tempo

[@monkeytheman7424]

This has to be one of the most relatable shorts I’ve ever seen

[@JanathanKarunakaran]

Hahaha

[@mattdeluccia153]

Dude those solo sections where the whole band cuts except for you are always so nerve racking no matter how good you are. Nice playing btw

[@JanathanKarunakaran]

Facts! And thanks

[@andrediego6131]

that was CLEAN

[@JanathanKarunakaran]

Thanks!

[@maxhuddart]

Thanks! You should check out the full version of this on my channel ruclips.net/video/6PlL5jLYzuE/видео.html

[@miniaturelabyrinth7765]

I love how everyone gets happy when he nailed it.

[@badnewsbruner]

That sax player is his beat friend, I'd put money on it.
What a hype man!!

[@JanathanKarunakaran]

Hahaha true 😂

[@lordtruthmusic1273]

dude in the back audibly goin "YEH!" was so good

[@JanathanKarunakaran]

Yeah 🤣🤣

[@QuadMochaMatti]

"After You've Gone" is simply one of the greatest popular music songs ever written, IMO. Over 100 years old, and it still sounds absolutely swell. I dig this arrangement, as well as the slick guitar work!

[@JanathanKarunakaran]

Yeah it’s a banging arrangement and a banging tune ! And thanks for the kind words!

[@SharpEdgeStandardOfficial]

Horn guy behind him was like “YEAH!!!” That was awesome!

[@JanathanKarunakaran]

Yep haha

[@gumbo2001]

Damn. No credits for Max is wild. He killed it

[@harsani6810]

"not quit my tempo"
*Throws my chair at him*

[@JanathanKarunakaran]

Lol haha , you might wanna see this recent upload then 😂:
m.ruclips.net/video/6juxz5elkEk/видео.html

[@xa-4246]

So tell me were you rushing or dragging

[@garrettr3644]

Guy in the back saying “yea!” was so wholesome 🥲

[@JanathanKarunakaran]

Yeah haha 😂

[@garrettr3644]

@@JanathanKarunakaran you were great! What would you suggest if I wanted to listen to more of this kind of music?

[@JanathanKarunakaran]

@@garrettr3644 hmmm good question, I'd say to just in general listen to more big band jazz , and find playlists to do with that! hope that helps!

[@WhoIsJC7]

You can tell that the guy to the guitarist's immediate left didn't know there was a guitar solo there. He had to take a look back at the notes and realized "oh shit, there is a solo and he killed it"

[@noahsichel7764]

After youve gone such a beautiful song

[@aurelienparent-koenig4125]

That’s the George Benson lick and same arrangement as in “After You’ve Gone” as recorded by Sinatra with an orchestra conducted by Quincy Jones!

[@JanathanKarunakaran]

Yesss!! Finally someone that knows 😂😂

[@rhyesmoyle4879]

Thanks 😂😂

[@matthewbecker7389]

Bro behind you has the perfect reaction. Very nice work, sir!

[@slimjongun5111]

Getting detained next to the koala care machine hits different

[@JanathanKarunakaran]

Huh? 😭🤣🤣

[@fredfloyd34]

Guitar is cooking...whole band fabulous.

[@FirstLast-ur6xt]

I know that feeling all too recently. Had to play “love of my life” on acoustic for a friend of mine’s wedding. When I practiced I’d make so many little mistakes like dead notes or playing the wrong progression that I was sure I’d made a gigantic mistake accepting the gig. When they announced me to play during the wedding, I almost threw up but when I started to play and noticed I was hitting every note perfectly, I almost cried with happiness!

[@JanathanKarunakaran]

Yeah , playing at weddings is acc scary , BIG pressure!

[@bizzler8896]

The guy in the background who knew you messed up in rehearsal smiled when you made it through.

[@JanathanKarunakaran]

Yep haha , also check out this similar vid, I think you’ll enjoy it: m.ruclips.net/video/6juxz5elkEk/видео.html

[@Mexican_Keithlyn]

I am a perfectionist so I feel you

[@JanathanKarunakaran]

Yeah relatable

[@nathanmagee9337]

I love how all the other players were excited and happy that he killed it too

[@puppybeagle1024]

sax guy in the back showing love

[@JanathanKarunakaran]

Yep haha

[@WOTM8]

the prelude before that solo is the one making the atmosphere so intense for the solo..

[@JanathanKarunakaran]

Yeah so true!

[@ondolite3789]

🎯 Good spot.
It builds and then stops and says 'over to you sweaty dude'!

[@KeeganMultiRole7]

Bro really said “no Fletcher today.”. That’s crazy. 😂😂

[@enzogoncalves7022]

After a long time I learned to be excited about the incoming solos, instead of being afraid/scared. It helps a lot to enjoy the song

[@percyvolnar8010]

the horn section was happy as hell for him!! LOVE IT!

[@JanathanKarunakaran]

Haha yeah

[@hepta5040]

Well played sir 🤌

[@JanathanKarunakaran]

Thanks

[@Oxdazdndconfuzd8O]

the display of pride and joy plus relief from the band mates 😁

[@Elias171]

Amazing solo, bro! 🔥 I get the sweaty palms and slippery fingers in the piano

[@JanathanKarunakaran]

Cheers bro!

[@been-needinghelp1130]

The more I watch jazz guitarists the more I incorporate it into the genres I write. This was very inspiring

[@JanathanKarunakaran]

Ahh thanks so much! Glad it inspired you!

[@theimpogster6924]

This gives me flashbacks of feeling like im gonna mess up right before my big moment

[@breakfastplan4518]

You know you've messed this up alot when the entire horn section gives a positive nod.

[@dennisyip8618]

Damnnn, that crazy solo while all instruments stop for few seconds!!! That’s insanely nerve out of my hands

[@JanathanKarunakaran]

Yeah haha 😂

[@jxb13_shorts67]

Ive seen this about 200 times already, and everytime i have to watch the whole thing because that solo is just 🤌

[@knightfallnoir699]

Hitting every beat every note when it’s the import time to do so, not many other better feelings. Great job bro

[@JanathanKarunakaran]

Thanks bro!

[@josephbenson4444]

that tone is nice. that guitar sounds amazing.

[@evilairion7872]

Damn bro high level jazz musicians are something else.

[@RickRodGaming]

Ugh I feel this on a spiritual level! The anxiety building up is unpleasant, yet exciting at the same time. Still, when you actually pull it off and do it, it is the best feeling ever!

[@h.plovecraftscat2354]

Dangggg… THAT WAS SMOOTHER THAN MY BRAIN

[@JanathanKarunakaran]

Loll cheers

[@pavanmusical]

The hardest part of the solo is those simple-one-bar-single-notes that come after nailing the hardest part of the solo

[@noodlekugel]

a moment of appreciation for the bari sax
1. he knew how hard that solo was
2. wth bari saxes are HUGE

[@JanathanKarunakaran]

Yeah factsss!!!

[@christian_heretic]

Man the pressure of perfectly nailing solos would be so intense in a band that big. I would feel I owed them to get it exactly right lol

[@JanathanKarunakaran]

Yeah facts haha! Here’s a similar vid you might like: m.ruclips.net/video/6juxz5elkEk/видео.html

[@retroryank2191]

I love metal. But love jazz just as much. The way the notes just so perfectly go together and it has a nice feel to it is amazing. Also killer solo man! Ive been there trust me😂

[@jenericjoe7565]

wasnt rushing. wasnt dragging.

[@garfieldharrison510]

Congratulations..you killed it. Sounded flawless.. Your colleagues reaction on Sax says it all.

[@JanathanKarunakaran]

Thanks appreciate that!

[@stevenoldham8854]

Dudes definitely good

[@JanathanKarunakaran]

Haha thanks

[@Woziofficial]

Is this full song posted any where? That was pleasant on the ears!

[@maxhuddart]

Yes! I’m the guitarist in the video and I’ve posted the full thing to my channel here ruclips.net/video/6PlL5jLYzuE/видео.htmlsi=t1R-D50re2yBxEfB