3:00 - Classic Batman Theme 3:08 - Law & Order Theme 3:21 - Sweet Home Alabama - Lynyrd Skynyrd 3:34 - Beat It - Michael Jackson 3:47 - Dream On - Aerosmith 4:09 - Play That Funky Music - Wild Cherry 4:27 - Reminds me of Eruption - EVH 4:56 - Amazing Grace 5:01 - House of the Rising Sun - Animals 5:08 - Stairway to Heaven - Led Zeppelin 5:14 - Gilligan's Island Theme Song 5:27 - Rapper's Delight - The Sugarhill Gang 5:33 - Lose Yourself - Eminem
As a (hobby) musician who never really heard of you before, you instantly became one of my favorite performers. thats brilliant comedy, guitarplay and musicality in 1 performance.
I just watched this again. I've been working on my own guitar version of this for about 2 years. Don't think I'll ever get this good, but it inspires me to keep going.
A "keynote"is a speech, usually 45-60 minutes which is both entertaining and informative. It's usually for a corporation/association event. I just happen rouse guitar and comedy for my speech, rather than PowerPoint and a bunch of statistics.
I've played in England once - Birmingham - and it went wonderfully! I have a show booked in Ireland in Feb and will be looking to extend performances to England to maximize the trip and visit some friends. Two of my life's goals are to play Carnegie Hall, and the Royal Albert Hall. I've played Carnegie. Working on the Albert. If you have a suggestion of venues to approach please let me know. Peace, Mike
Mike, I think you are the only guitarist in the world capable of combining nailing classic song with withering comedy. Legend! And what a fantastic guitar it is!
Oh my gosh! Sir, you are my hero!!! That is just absolutely amazing! I could only wish i could play Devil Went Down To Georgia as well as you. You have an amazing talent.
Hi Edgar!!! Wow, for YOU to get inspiration from ME is a humbling compliment. After buying your amazing Queen arrangements and using most of your Bohemian arrangement for the hopeful way I play it I'm even more of a fan. People ask me how to play Bohemian and I direct them to your web site. Thank you and I hope our paths cross very soon.
Batman, Law & Order, Sweet Home Alabama, Beat It, Dream On, Play That Funky Music White Boy, then tapping that's mostly a chromatic ascending triad that sounds a little like Eruption. I change it up from show to show.
You know, I just improvised at first, going with the general idea that the solo begins with a slow glissando, building to these high, fast notes. So, I did something similar but just picked out some notes. What I play is clearly not what the fiddle does, but follows the same contour. I guess I think more in overall direction than trying to cop individual notes, at least on this one. Which is cool because it become my own, for better or worse. Hope that makes sense.
sir, i got chills listening to this! Not only is this awesome, but you are a really, really, really talented man. wow! I've played guitar for 6 years and one day, when i'm old and gray, i hope to have skills that can compare to yours. thank you
dude i just learned about you from some random site(was led here by trance music on guitar(kinda like paul gilberts echo song)), this is fricken awesome! haha was tapping my feat the whole time and laughing xD your awesome!
Cool... That's why you see and hear about "Stars" Walking the street at 3:00 and 4:00 am in the morning talking to them selves and running in traffic...
I saw you performing as an opener for a Beatles tribute group maybe... 13 years ago? I thought you were awesome, and purchased a CD (which you signed for me!) It had the Scotsman song, achy-breaky butt, songs performed in other styles like Green Acres performed by the Beatles, this song, and others that as a 14-year-old I thought were just hilarious. I have been wondering about you for years! Couldn't remember your name for the life of me. Oh, and my fave - the Backwards Song!
you may look like a psychopath, but you're a musical genius.
Emiio Fuckyou he looks like he works at apple
One and the same?
3:00 - Classic Batman Theme
3:08 - Law & Order Theme
3:21 - Sweet Home Alabama - Lynyrd Skynyrd
3:34 - Beat It - Michael Jackson
3:47 - Dream On - Aerosmith
4:09 - Play That Funky Music - Wild Cherry
4:27 - Reminds me of Eruption - EVH
4:56 - Amazing Grace
5:01 - House of the Rising Sun - Animals
5:08 - Stairway to Heaven - Led Zeppelin
5:14 - Gilligan's Island Theme Song
5:27 - Rapper's Delight - The Sugarhill Gang
5:33 - Lose Yourself - Eminem
Well done. :)
Mike Rayburn you have just earned a subscriber
I never heard beat it? Jackson 5 story starring the oslin bros I cant spell
***** 4:27 is Eruption.
3:47 Dream on (Yes) but is DIO version (Voice Grave)
Playing like this on acoustic guitar is extremely hard. This man is amazing!
Sweet Home Alabama by Lynyrd Skynyrd
I about died laughing when you were talking about "Dream On". You're totally right on about that, too. Brilliantly done!
As a (hobby) musician who never really heard of you before, you instantly became one of my favorite performers. thats brilliant comedy, guitarplay and musicality in 1 performance.
This guy is a musical genius
I just watched this again. I've been working on my own guitar version of this for about 2 years. Don't think I'll ever get this good, but it inspires me to keep going.
A "keynote"is a speech, usually 45-60 minutes which is both entertaining and informative. It's usually for a corporation/association event. I just happen rouse guitar and comedy for my speech, rather than PowerPoint and a bunch of statistics.
40 years or so. Started when I was -3. :-)
So mutch skill and so funny at the same time!
I've played in England once - Birmingham - and it went wonderfully! I have a show booked in Ireland in Feb and will be looking to extend performances to England to maximize the trip and visit some friends. Two of my life's goals are to play Carnegie Hall, and the Royal Albert Hall. I've played Carnegie. Working on the Albert. If you have a suggestion of venues to approach please let me know.
Peace, Mike
SICK DUDE THIS IS AMAZING
I found this in my recommended was not disappointed this is great!
Mike, I think you are the only guitarist in the world capable of combining nailing classic song with withering comedy. Legend! And what a fantastic guitar it is!
Probably the best musical comedy I've heard. Both funny and a brilliant guitar player.
I love how he does Sweet Home Alabama, Dream on, Play that funky music, Eruption and the Batman theme right in the middle of a solo.
Mike, Great to meet you in Anchorage 4/4/2017. Great motivational speaking and OUTSTANDING guitar playing.
Matt Rustin Thank you, Matt!
Well I got to see you do it to night in Montgomery it was great!!! Thanks for the laughs tonight and the great show you put on!1
Oh my gosh! Sir, you are my hero!!! That is just absolutely amazing! I could only wish i could play Devil Went Down To Georgia as well as you. You have an amazing talent.
Hi Mike. Im arranging this for solo guitar and had to get some inspiration. Great Job!
Hi Edgar!!! Wow, for YOU to get inspiration from ME is a humbling compliment. After buying your amazing Queen arrangements and using most of your Bohemian arrangement for the hopeful way I play it I'm even more of a fan. People ask me how to play Bohemian and I direct them to your web site. Thank you and I hope our paths cross very soon.
Mike Rayburn, you should come over to England and put on some shows over here! That would be awesome. Love your work.☺️
Man !! You're a fcking genius
I love it
Specially the part on you said "yee haw" hahaha
I had to share this to my facebook page so my friends could appreciate this. Thanks Mike!
I wish for an ounce of this guys confidence
Omfg. Batman. Sweet home Alabama. BEAT IT😂😂
Also dream on, van halen
Batman, Law & Order, Sweet Home Alabama, Beat It, Dream On, Play That Funky Music White Boy, then tapping that's mostly a chromatic ascending triad that sounds a little like Eruption. I change it up from show to show.
Sick ass guitar
You know, I just improvised at first, going with the general idea that the solo begins with a slow glissando, building to these high, fast notes. So, I did something similar but just picked out some notes. What I play is clearly not what the fiddle does, but follows the same contour. I guess I think more in overall direction than trying to cop individual notes, at least on this one. Which is cool because it become my own, for better or worse. Hope that makes sense.
THat was awesome sir. Thanks for sharing.
No question, the McPherson is a jewel. Dream guitar.
This song is, and will always be, Legendary.
I laughed my butt off the entire time I love your performance!!!!!!!
I'm surprised his fingers didn't catch fire from playing! Awesome video!!
OK adding all those little solos in there may have been a personality disorder but it was amazing. keep it up 👏😂
I like how your Johnny sounds like Pee Wee Herman! :D
Amazing! Just amazing!
Haha, That was pretty funny. Great playing.
I've got the guitar out and I'm trying to nail this song, so thanks for the inspiration.
Dave Derby so, Dave, how is it coming along? (I’m trying to learn it also)
This dude is a fuckin legend!!
New favorite video on the internet!
sir, i got chills listening to this! Not only is this awesome, but you are a really, really, really talented man. wow! I've played guitar for 6 years and one day, when i'm old and gray, i hope to have skills that can compare to yours. thank you
The devil's part is way cooler but we can't make him win can we?
theanguished1 cooler but not better
Mike, i love hearing this over and over again. It always gets a laugh from me. Your keynote addresses and comedic lines are fantastic =) Keep it up!
Simply Amazing
Fuck I love dream on its my favorite song and imma be honest thats really how the lyrics of that song goes
Love it buddy! That is an awesome one.
For a moment there his fingers were a blur. Now that is something every guitarist should strive for
Well done!! Bravo!!
wow just wow,that was far more entertaining than anything I`ve seen in a while,KUDO's I`m a fan now.
WOW man. WOW. i was just blown away by that. your one talented S.O.B.
I pretty much just shit myself. Thank you!
I totally forgot I was watching a cover. Awesome, you made me lol!
This is just amazing
Is Amazing Men... I Like So Much You Video...
Thank You'
Awesome, I can feel that you put your soul into this, GJ!~
i luv this guy even tho its my first time seeing him tho so far hes awsum
Awesome!!
No problem. I may have said the word in my life at some point
:-)
I wish I could play that good haha... awesome
Mike Rayburn eu vi o seu video e gostei muito !,Parabéns
serious talent 😍
Excelent version.
wow, the sound of dat guitar!!! Amazing
With the common meter he did, I love it, and it reminds me of the 20 minute video jay foreman did with someone else a few years back
Who’s here after 9 years of it being uploaded?
Mother of freakin' GOD! DAMN!!!
:'3 gracias mike eres lo maximo
you are sick. Insane. One of the best things I have seen on youtube. My favorite part was the Eminem interlude.
Is this in standard tuning? Man, this is i-don't-knowth time going back to this video. So frickin' awesome!
That was great
Thank you your fucking awesome!
nos esse cara e 10 parabéns mano vc toca muito mesmo um dia tenho vontade de tocar do mesmo jeito seu parabéns vc toca muito !!
He's the devil!!!!!!!!!!! lol, that's so amazing!
really great Mike! haha
Really good
Oh BTW that McPherson sounds so much better than the Taylor! Good playin man!
Heavens to Betsy he just inserted Eminem...It's Slim Shady Unplugged! ;-)
dude i just learned about you from some random site(was led here by trance music on guitar(kinda like paul gilberts echo song)), this is fricken awesome! haha was tapping my feat the whole time and laughing xD your awesome!
wow. just wow. that's amazing!
Hi Mike found you on 2 youb today. Great stuff.
thats was amazing
Amazing
Gracias por el buen momento mike
Cool... That's why you see and hear about "Stars" Walking the street at 3:00 and 4:00 am in the morning talking to them selves and running in traffic...
that was awesome :)
I live in Georgia
haha this is great!
you're crazy men!!
Most entertaining form of guitar. Used to watch Tommy Emmanuel a lot doing stuff like this. You are kinda like him! Good thing.
Hey Mike, How did you arrange the devil's solo? Did you learn everything from the original violin music? Thanks for sharing!
saw you today at annual meeting, amazing job
Very Good, beats C, G and Dm.
Wow sounds soo good
AWEEEEEEEEESOME
hahaha u are really amazing man
Somehow I knew sweet home Alabama was coming lol.
I appreciate the heads up. For real. -Mike
Man you are so good, my 15 year old is into music I hope he will be inspired by you.
I saw you performing as an opener for a Beatles tribute group maybe... 13 years ago? I thought you were awesome, and purchased a CD (which you signed for me!) It had the Scotsman song, achy-breaky butt, songs performed in other styles like Green Acres performed by the Beatles, this song, and others that as a 14-year-old I thought were just hilarious. I have been wondering about you for years! Couldn't remember your name for the life of me. Oh, and my fave - the Backwards Song!