That solo from Moonage Daydream was really the first time I "heard" electric guitar... and it changed my life. It was so simple, powerful, confident and musical I didn't even know what to do.
The genius of this solo lies precisely in its simplicity. Almost anyone can learn to play it, but it takes a lot of work to get it right. Many people start speeding and adding licks, and the solo quickly becomes similar like almost all other rock solos. This isn't just a solo from a rock song.
Mick Ronson does not get the credit he deserves as a guitarist. It may not have been the most technically blinding solo, but he managed to make his guitar sound like the future. That’s the only way I can describe that solo.
Just found this. Ronno was, and always will be my hero. He had an inner beauty that also came across in his guitar playing. Bowie unlocked his true talent by a projection of sorts, and I'm quite sure he loved Mick in some way. Approx. two years of the most mind shattering glamrock and roll we will ever see. It's obvious that Bowie was singing about Ronno- and the Spiders, I wonder if he was a little in awe of what they had created? But back to this video, I hadn't heard of Michael Casswell. To say he nailed this is a bit cheap, he did much more than that, he made it live again. To read he has subsequently died himself is a real tragedy.. R.I.P. Michael, Mick and David.
Great Cover of the Legendary Guitarist Mick Ronson’s Amazing Solo In Moonage Daydream. Ronno also played Piano & Strings in the Song. This Cover is Absolutely Amazing 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
Jimi Hendrix - Machine Gun is otherworldly. It transcends guitar playing. The ending with the bombs 💣 exploding and jets flying over and then the bombs exploding and people screaming the cries of war…what guitarist has ever even came close to being able to replicate Hendrix’s control of feedback and dive bombs from Machine Gun or the Star Spangled Banner? No one has even come close. I’ve heard SRV try it, Steve Vai…Van Halen’s dive bombs were 2nd best but he also had a Floyd Rose and better equipment. Don’t get me wrong, this is one of the greats but Jimi on Machine Gun is untouchable imho. He was more than a musician and guitar player. He was a force of nature that channeled the sounds nature. Wind, British Ambulances, bombs, screams, his wah playing is also untouchable. But Ronno was one of the best for sure and this is one of the best but I wouldn’t put anyone above Jimi. EVH’s solo on Live Without a Net and Jimmy Page’s solo from Dazed and Confused from The Song Remains the Same with the violin bow. But Ronno was for sure the man and kicked ass and I especially love his MKI Tone Bender, cocked wah and Les Paul tone. Easily one of the best. Something about that MKI Tone Bender, it just sustains forever.
Absolute Perfection! And this is my favorite Bowie song! I remember going nuts as a teenager when I listen to it over and over! I really like that you show how you play with your right hand, people nowdays seems to think its only about the freatboard playing.
Mr. Casswell was a great guitarist and artist and did a great cover of this Bowie classic. Mick Ronson would’ve been proud of this one. He died way too young.
here's lyrics in case you wanna sing along idk I'm an alligator I'm a mama-papa comin' for you I'm the space invader I'll be a rock 'n' rollin' bitch for you Keep your mouth shut You're squawking like a pink monkey bird And I'm bustin' up my brains for the words Keep your 'lectric eye on me, babe Put your ray gun to my head Press your space face close to mine, love Freak out in a moonage daydream, oh yeah! Don't fake it baby Lay the real thing on me The church of man, love Is such a holy place to be Make me baby Make me know you really care Make me jump into the air Keep your 'lectric eye on me, babe Put your ray gun to my head Press your space face close to mine, love Freak out in a moonage daydream, oh yeah! Keep your 'lectric eye on me, babe Put your ray gun to my head Press your space face close to mine, love Freak out in a moonage daydream, oooh! Keep your 'lectric eye on me, babe Put your ray gun to my head Press your space face close to mine, love Freak out in a moonage daydream, oh yeah! Freak out Far out In out
I'm an alligator, I'm a mama-papa coming for you I'm the space invader, I'll be a rock 'n' rollin' bitch for you Keep your mouth shut, you're squawking like a pink monkey bird And I'm busting up my brains for the words Keep your 'lectric eye on me babe Put your ray gun to my head Press your space face close to mine, love Freak out in a moonage daydream oh yeah Don't fake it baby, lay the real thing on me The church of man, love, is such a holy place to be Make me baby, make me know you really care Make me jump into the air Keep your 'lectric eye on me babe Put your ray gun to my head Press your space face close to mine, love Freak out in a moonage daydream oh yeah Keep your 'lectric eye on me babe Put your ray gun to my head Press your space face close to mine, love Freak out in a moonage daydream oh yeah Keep your 'lectric eye on me babe Put your ray gun to my head Press your space face close to mine, love Freak out in a moonage daydream oh yeah Freak out, far out, in out
OMG, incredible! Did you do the backing track as well? If not, where did you get it? This song has a very personal connection for me. I've got a cover version in progress, but just about to start the MIDI programming. Now it seems pointless. Can I use some of this, if I always credit you? The guitar is just flawless and precise as all hell!
Astonishing brother. Other people have used effects as instruments, but this blew my early teenage mind. Would you please let us know which effects pedals Mick Ronson was using back in the day to produce such a mind blowing sound, or was it augmented in the studio? Thanks so much for your amazing work. God bless.
sweet! i hope my neighbors like it as much as i do cause these bose speakers ARE LOUD!!! one complaint (and its minor) is at 4:04 i need micks "knocks".......
That solo from Moonage Daydream was really the first time I "heard" electric guitar... and it changed my life. It was so simple, powerful, confident and musical I didn't even know what to do.
Same here
musicaficionado.blog/2016/02/06/moonage-daydream-by-david-bowie/
Have you seen this one? That's Fucking 'rock and roll.'
ruclips.net/video/BL9Aur-G1yc/видео.html
The genius of this solo lies precisely in its simplicity. Almost anyone can learn to play it, but it takes a lot of work to get it right. Many people start speeding and adding licks, and the solo quickly becomes similar like almost all other rock solos. This isn't just a solo from a rock song.
Have you recovered ?
Mick Ronson does not get the credit he deserves as a guitarist. It may not have been the most technically blinding solo, but he managed to make his guitar sound like the future. That’s the only way I can describe that solo.
He’s basically using his virtuosity to the best of his ability as a composer and arranger.
Just found this. Ronno was, and always will be my hero. He had an inner beauty that also came across in his guitar playing. Bowie unlocked his true talent by a projection of sorts, and I'm quite sure he loved Mick in some way. Approx. two years of the most mind shattering glamrock and roll we will ever see. It's obvious that Bowie was singing about Ronno- and the Spiders, I wonder if he was a little in awe of what they had created? But back to this video, I hadn't heard of Michael Casswell. To say he nailed this is a bit cheap, he did much more than that, he made it live again. To read he has subsequently died himself is a real tragedy.. R.I.P. Michael, Mick and David.
No-one does a cover like Michael what a loss, life is so cruel
Great Cover of the Legendary Guitarist Mick Ronson’s Amazing Solo In Moonage Daydream. Ronno also played Piano & Strings in the Song. This Cover is Absolutely Amazing 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
great - the original might be the greatest solo in rock
antonyhume hume lol
Perhaps, But not this version ! 😂
Best has to be parisienne walkaways by Gary Moore
Blackbird - Alter bridge
Jimi Hendrix - Machine Gun is otherworldly. It transcends guitar playing. The ending with the bombs 💣 exploding and jets flying over and then the bombs exploding and people screaming the cries of war…what guitarist has ever even came close to being able to replicate Hendrix’s control of feedback and dive bombs from Machine Gun or the Star Spangled Banner? No one has even come close. I’ve heard SRV try it, Steve Vai…Van Halen’s dive bombs were 2nd best but he also had a Floyd Rose and better equipment. Don’t get me wrong, this is one of the greats but Jimi on Machine Gun is untouchable imho. He was more than a musician and guitar player. He was a force of nature that channeled the sounds nature. Wind, British Ambulances, bombs, screams, his wah playing is also untouchable. But Ronno was one of the best for sure and this is one of the best but I wouldn’t put anyone above Jimi. EVH’s solo on Live Without a Net and Jimmy Page’s solo from Dazed and Confused from The Song Remains the Same with the violin bow. But Ronno was for sure the man and kicked ass and I especially love his MKI Tone Bender, cocked wah and Les Paul tone. Easily one of the best. Something about that MKI Tone Bender, it just sustains forever.
Excellent...A wonderful homage to the genius of Mick Ronson.
The solo, that’s what I came for. Finally found what I was looking for. Amazing. Beautiful.
RIP Michael Casswell
I just found out he drowned on holiday.....what a guitarist too!!!
You nailed it!...the more i hear mick ronson, the more i now know who randy rhoads borrowed from, respect to both masters! 😌👏🏻
Totally nailed the sound and the part. Superb!
A top five guitar solo of all time right there. Masterfully executed!
What a player Mick Ronson was hey? Fuck me! he was soo good & original.
defintly one of the best solos ever.. thanks Nacho!
"OUTSTANDING". i think Mick Ronson would be proud : )
I come across this song about 5 month ago and i cant stop listening , total addiction ,love of music ,
Absolute Perfection! And this is my favorite Bowie song! I remember going nuts as a teenager when I listen to it over and over! I really like that you show how you play with your right hand, people nowdays seems to think its only about the freatboard playing.
God bless Mick and Michael.
It’s like I am hearing this for the first time in my basement back in 1972. Wonderful!
I never clicked so fast when I knew it was Michael Casswell playing Mick Ronson's legendary guitar work
Freaking loved it! 2024
That was a virtuoso performance. Beautiful.
That's the best I heard since I heard Mick do that back in 1973 good job my friend
amazing job..sad to hear of Michael Casswells passing..R.I.P. Michael, Mick and David.
One of the best solos
Rest in Peace Brother ... Always love to see such soul ...But sad to loose you ~
Clean Man! In the true Bowie/Ronson style. Easy for me to learn the chords, too. A musical internet treat.
R.I.P. i love you
Simply WONDERFUL... Let me say it again!
Fantastic, Michael! Makes me realise just how good a guitar player Mick Ronson was!! Excellent!!!
Awesome playing!
Coolness. I love Bowie and I love this song. Thanks.
Beautifully done. No other words to describe it.
That solo was played so good ronno would be happy with his playing rip mick ronnson
Absolutely Brilliant M8. 👍👍👍
Woodmanseys' bass is the carrier and lets Mick go wild.
Love this man😮I play it a little different, but this better and great. Thanks😊
love this song Best album ever!
FANTASTIC!.. I forgot how much I loved that song...thanks!
Great rendition, awesome and well executed playing! Congrats and nicely unique ending! Rock on!
Fantastic cover of mick ronson guitar's work BRAVO
I learned a lot from Mike can't believe he's no longer with us.
Near the end when he is doing the double bend you are thinking that its going off key but pulls up and that is the great little things about guitar
Volta David... Salve-nos!!! Sempre.
Awesome u rock my favourite song I love les Paul's
Very cool Ronno would be proud!
Absolute bending precision
Such a brilliant solo. I've been hoping I could find it. Thanks and WELL DONE!
Total genius stuff..
superb. god bless.
you rock sir. that was amazing
Mr. Casswell was a great guitarist and artist and did a great cover of this Bowie classic. Mick Ronson would’ve been proud of this one. He died way too young.
AAAAAAAAwesome............Absolutely brilliant.
Rip Michael.
Awesome!
Good rendition.
Michael, this is just awesome thankyou
Wow that tone is awesome
Wow, best covers. RIP
wow that solo was great! wish I could play that.
Fantastic.
Fantastic lesson. Really great tone
TRULY..:-> GROOVY!
beautiful.
Great
Nailed it
AMAZING
Amazing!!!!!
One of the best tutorials I've seen online! Is your version tabbed anywhere? There are a few bits I just can't get right (I'm a beginner).
THANKSSSS
Nice job and a gorgeous Les Paul
Awesome!
here's lyrics in case you wanna sing along idk
I'm an alligator
I'm a mama-papa comin' for you
I'm the space invader
I'll be a rock 'n' rollin' bitch for you
Keep your mouth shut
You're squawking like a pink monkey bird
And I'm bustin' up my brains for the words
Keep your 'lectric eye on me, babe
Put your ray gun to my head
Press your space face close to mine, love
Freak out in a moonage daydream, oh yeah!
Don't fake it baby
Lay the real thing on me
The church of man, love
Is such a holy place to be
Make me baby
Make me know you really care
Make me jump into the air
Keep your 'lectric eye on me, babe
Put your ray gun to my head
Press your space face close to mine, love
Freak out in a moonage daydream, oh yeah!
Keep your 'lectric eye on me, babe
Put your ray gun to my head
Press your space face close to mine, love
Freak out in a moonage daydream, oooh!
Keep your 'lectric eye on me, babe
Put your ray gun to my head
Press your space face close to mine, love
Freak out in a moonage daydream, oh yeah!
Freak out
Far out
In out
Really good, thanks.
Megahiper Beautiful
Sweet, indeed!
Perfectly played.......Maestro!
You do Ronno just fine.
I'm an alligator, I'm a mama-papa coming for you
I'm the space invader, I'll be a rock 'n' rollin' bitch for you
Keep your mouth shut, you're squawking like a pink monkey bird
And I'm busting up my brains for the words
Keep your 'lectric eye on me babe
Put your ray gun to my head
Press your space face close to mine, love
Freak out in a moonage daydream oh yeah
Don't fake it baby, lay the real thing on me
The church of man, love, is such a holy place to be
Make me baby, make me know you really care
Make me jump into the air
Keep your 'lectric eye on me babe
Put your ray gun to my head
Press your space face close to mine, love
Freak out in a moonage daydream oh yeah
Keep your 'lectric eye on me babe
Put your ray gun to my head
Press your space face close to mine, love
Freak out in a moonage daydream oh yeah
Keep your 'lectric eye on me babe
Put your ray gun to my head
Press your space face close to mine, love
Freak out in a moonage daydream oh yeah
Freak out, far out, in out
man, that was slick as.
De la ptm!!!!!
Well played sir!
You're marvellous
OMG, incredible! Did you do the backing track as well? If not, where did you get it?
This song has a very personal connection for me. I've got a cover version in progress, but just about to start the MIDI programming. Now it seems pointless. Can I use some of this, if I always credit you?
The guitar is just flawless and precise as all hell!
I found the karaoke mix, so if you don't want me using yours, it's cool. But yours sounds better.
Ben Culture it's from lick library.com, there you can get the backing tracks
+Santiago R so how do you get an account?...i cant access the thing-
+TheEDZEPPELINBAND www.licklibrary.com/ - that's the correct link
amazing man
increíble,muchas gracias amigo muy original :D
I don't think you can be a guitarist cause you already are and your a true one
Guardians of the Galaxy brought me here!
Less is more. On balance the greatest guitar solo of them all...
Astonishing brother. Other people have used effects as instruments, but this blew my early teenage mind. Would you please let us know which effects pedals Mick Ronson was using back in the day to produce such a mind blowing sound, or was it augmented in the studio? Thanks so much for your amazing work. God bless.
Wah wah pedal to give the honky tone, a load of delay and your amp on full blast is pretty much it
tabs.ultimate-guitar.com/d/david_bowie/moonage_daydream_crd.htm --->> This is the most accurated tab i've found.
Any chance for the solo at the end to be put into tab?
Dayum
where can i find those chords? my eyes just can´t follow :(
sounds amazing!
+David Hermoza Yeah I'm pretty new to electric guitar and i would have appreciated a walk through with this.
@@claremcconnell9205 me too
wow
RIP
sweet! i hope my neighbors like it as much as i do cause these bose speakers ARE LOUD!!!
one complaint (and its minor) is at 4:04 i need micks "knocks".......
Dat Bend Solo
wow man thanks
I'm the subscriber number 500
what is he doing from 340 to 350? solo picking, sounds awsome picking n hammeron? one string or three strings? mind blowing! any help apprecciated