These videos are cool, they've only just been 'suggested' to me recently but it's great to see the bar raised for the 'reacts' videos. This is what I enjoy seeing, a person 'reacting' and explaining why something is so good with musical and technical insight. I was asked to do a video taking a look at a guitarist called 'Mrs. Smith' a while ago, I pointed out to my subscribers not to let her ability fly under the radar! It's great there's now a platform for people to appreciate your talents in an alternative way, I hope more and more people find your channel here :) (Edit: I was typing too fast and made lots of mistakes!)
Thanks and you as well my friend! I’ve always enjoyed your analysis videos. If your ever on the east coast of the US let me know and we’ll do one together. I’m in Baltimore. Cheers!
@@Guitargate That would be cool! I'm looking at getting 'guests' on in the future, so it would be possible to team up for something. I've just got to figure out how to best to present it, but I'll get there!
Get a room guys 😉 Like literally. You’re currently my two favorite react/guitar teachers on RUclips. You both keep it real positive and it would be awesome to see you collaborate
I do theater work and I’ve set up multiple shows for this group they are most definitely one of the best bands working today. Susan, Derek the band and crew are super kind and humble and just a joy to work with. It’s always a good day when they come through town.
That’s awesome to hear…and yes they sound awesome. I’ve oddly run into Derek twice in NYC during the Allman runs at the Beacon. Super nice normal guy. Now Dicky Betts…
As a drummer i still agree 100%.. seeing this performance , hundreds of times now.. i can only imagine being on that stage and imagining what a special feelin this has to be being locked in with an entire band of such awesome musicians with soooo many people there
The look on your face and body language during his solo is what we all do, lol. To me, every solo by Trucks is like an amazing journey, his solos are structured so well to start mellow and then soar to towering heights. It's not even about the notes he's playing at that point - we all as guitarist could play the same notes he's playing, but we could not put the level of emotion and depth he puts in it.
I've been lucky enough to have seen Derek since he was just 15 years old. Anybody who saw him back then knew he was destined for greatness. He already had the lineage...he is afterall Butch Truck's nephew, one of the founding members of the Allman Brothers Band, but Derek always had this unique marurity about him that was so noticeable even at an early age. I mean this dude was playing Miles Davis, Coltrane, Sun Ra and Willie Dixon like it was second nature before he was old enough to drive. Seriously, who plays complicated trumpet and sax riffs on slide guitar with that kind of authority and perfect intonation? Only Derek, that's who. I could listen to him play all day long...and have. Also, Derek's tone is instantly recognizable. It's woody, it's organic and it's pure. No delay pedals, no chorus, no overdrive, no nothing to interrupt that purity. Just an SG, a guitar cord and Derek's hands...that's it. Derek has a unique connection to his instrument that only great ones have...like Stevie Ray, Hendrix, Duane Allman and maybe a handful of others. Between his solo bands and the Allman Brothers, I have seen Derek probably 50 times on stage over the past 20 plus years, and he always leaves my jaw on the floor. When he is at the peak of his solos, there is nothing like it. Open your mind to Derek and your heart will follow. Anyway, great video and nice breakdown. Time to pick up my guitar and play along as well. By the way, to the other guitar players out there who may not know, Derek is 99% of the time playing in open E which can make it a bit difficult to play along in standard tuning... Enjoy...
Saw him at The Gin in Oxford, MS around 1993 or 1994...just a kid. Freakin monster talent even as a “kid” at that time...I dare say he was even old enough to be in the parking lot of that pkace
Saw Derek for the first time in a Braves hat, rattie t-shirt and surf shorts with Greg and Butch in 92. He brought the house down. Second best show to the 20 TTB’s I’ve seen. How they perform with that big old beast of a band amazes me.
I was at this concert - Crossroads 2010 Chicago. It was the first time I heard Tedeschi Trucks. I had never even heard of them at the time. They were absolutely one of the highlights of star studded show. This performance transcended music and went into the spiritual realm. Listening to it now still makes my head explode! Derrick can make each note sing in a way that most players can only dream of. If you want a good laugh watch the video of him sitting and playing with John Mayer and BB King where King gives him the highest compliment a player can receive. He's just that good.
I envy your good luck there, Lance. I didn't know about it, and was only 100 miles west. Kind of fucks me up that I missed this! But I've seen TTB more than any other band since then though, so lucky me eventually!
Derek is the only guitar player to make me openly weep. Not just like some emotional tears you get sometimes. Like gross, people stare at you cry. And I was sober at this show!
The bass lines are so beautiful & carry the song. I've met Derrick, my oldest half brother was a roadie for the Allman bros from 71-74. He told me he plays in standard tuning not open tuning. He also told me he learned a lot of his playing from the players from India. Even his bass player plays lines from Indian music. That keyboard/organ player died a couple of years ago. They are the best soulful blues band out right now.
My favorite thing about this channel is just watching your reaction to the music. It just brings me joy to watch the impact great music has on people. That is why music will always be one of my favorite emotional outlets. Keep up the awesome work dude.
This band makes me feel the same way as you. The passion they exude just puts a lump in my throat sometimes. We might not all be able to aspire to Dereks level of musicianship, but we can all strive for that kind of passion in our playing. Some of the most memorable compliments I have ever gotten while performing weren't about my playing but about how I played my heart out for the audience. Thank you for what you do.
Have you seen Billy Strings live yet? Totally different genre obviously, but I'm telling you....it's one of the best shows that I've seen. I think my tops are: Robert Randolph, Derek Trucks, Billy Strings, Marcus King in terms of really enjoying the musicianship and guitar work involved.
JBlueMast saw billy strings at the back home festival is WV two years in a row. It’s a free festival. Unfortunately they had to cancel this year due to corona but I believe they’re having him back next year. One of the best shows I’ve ever seen.
I got to see them live in 2019, and they were so incredible. And the crowd was so good too! All true music fans, super chill and polite, some joints floating around, tons of people un-self consciously dancing - just a wonderful experience all around.
Love this band. This band is so awesome. They organ player is SUPER AWESOME and blends so well with every instrument. Derek Trucks is in my top 5 guitarists. Period! Susan can sing like an angel! Awesome group!!
Iam not sure a better group of players have ever been assembled in one group before, Mike wrote a beautiful song and by letting Susan take the lead it became one of my all time favorites instantly
I saw Derek play with the ABB and a few others in the early 90's when he really was just a kid. Now Michael is saying he's is favorite guitarist on the scene and that makes me very happy. I wish Derek health and happiness and a long life.
Dereks guitar and Susan’s voice insanely emotional on this track, and the band, so so good. As a flute player its great to hear the breakdown of the guitar. Probably never get to see them here in Australia, especially now we are all in lockdown. Crazy world but now that I have discovered TTB the world seems a little less mad.
Derek is king! Seen TTB 7x and never ceases to amaze, have a great time at the show! Thanks for keeping up these great breakdowns, the insight and song choice has been perfect 👌
Outstanding breakdown of the song. I love the “floaty” sound as you describe it and now I can play along. When this album first came out I added this tune to my favourite 20. I add and subtract songs all the time but this one is still there. A great band and Derek and Susan are such a great duo. Derek melts my face and Susan melts my heart. We’re living in great times especially when it comes to music.
This is my favorite version of this tune and so glad you picked it! Seeing them live is like a relief, like a glimpse into what's really goin down. Life is good when the creative are creating!
No man is above God. If we make it to the new Kingdom here on earth, with Yeshua as the our, Saviour, King, & teacher. I couldn't even imagine how beautiful Yeshua (Jesus) could sing & play Peace in the Valley, by Sam Cook & the Soul Stirrers.
“Together” because he played for YEARS w/ Oteil in ABB. YEARS w/Kofi in DTB (and Mike too) and, of course, married to Susan. As close to a family band as you can get w/out being actual family. So beautiful.
Went to see that Clapton tour and agree Derek Trucks stole the show. His band came back to Glasgow the year after and I got to see them in a 200 capacity place for about 10 quid. What a gig!
I wish I could find someone who breaks down jazz tunes the way you do with blues/pentatonic songs. Reaction and lesson at the same time, highly entertaining.
Me and my wife met Derek on the sidewalk outside the Alabama Theater in Birmingham. We got pic with him, we both had our arms around his shoulders. My wife told him “your my hero”, and I was speechless and he was just his humble peaceful self. After that it was Macon, Tuscaloosa, Atlanta, Tuscaloosa, Nashville Ryman. Best shows of my life!
Glad to hear that you also agree that Derek is the best doing it right now (he’s the best ever in my opinion). You’ll totally love TTB live show. It’s basically a religious experience man. If you think Derek knocks your socks off in recordings, just wait til you’re there in person hearing it come directly out of the man’s amp and into your ears. It’s an unreal musical experience. You’ll be hooked.
Derek Trucks is absolutely phenomenal. I remember a video of him playing with BB King and John Mayer and BB king just gave him the biggest compliment and he blew away these two legends. They were literally in awe of his playing, as we all are.
Thanks for all your uploads, you're really an engaging teacher. If you're feeling it, at some point if you were to breakdown what's going on with SRV's Lenny - Live at El Mocambo (ruclips.net/video/i5sqJNFFwqc/видео.html) I'm sure all of us would appreciate you doing so, it's every bit as expressive and nuanced as any guitar based instrumental I've ever heard. Midnight in Harlem and Lenny are two songs I hold in the highest esteem.
Great stuff Michael. Turned my son onto this band after seeing them in Albany many years ago. We both had an autonomic response of tears coming out our eyes after the intro.. Extraordinary.
My second video of yours and today I came a fan just because you recognize how truly great Trucks is and how his and Susan’s band is the BEST IN THE GAME!!!!kudos man
Saw TTB in Bonner MT a few years ago. Hands down best live concert I have seen EVER! Trucks is such a transcendent player and then the band is on another level. You will be unbelievably entertained!
OMG My dude has the best taste in the business! Thank you for shining light on the TTB! I lived in Dundalk for a while... wish we could have meet at the Full Moon Saloon! Thank you sir.
I had to come back 2yrs later and comment. This song is hands down the most soul soothing song ever written...the cascading major7 progression....Susan's voice... Derek's playing. This song is in my top 10 of all time.
This might be my favorite song of all time it’s just perfect the singing the playing , the emotion the build up and then retreat is perfect. I get chills
I saw Derek Trucks in 1998 in Charlotte when he was 18. His bass player was Todd Smallie who is with JJ Grey & Mofro. There was only 30 people in the bar.
As soon as Derek started with the slide, I got chills. Everytime I get chills. Something about it. I can hear and feel Duanne Allman playing through Derek. That Derek's slide work with Susan's voice, that energy, the emotion, that easy groove on the drums and keys. It's electrifying.
Back when I was working, I noticed that, at meetings, whenever I would take a big breath, all eyes would turn to me, as if I was going to say something important, even if I wasn't planning to. The breath was kind of the marker of "something about to come", perhaps because big breaths are required as a precursor to saying something important that's more than just a few words. Trucks does a very similar sort of thing in his playing. Pay close attention and you'll see that he does this thing where he slides up from the first fret to the note he's aiming for, way up the fingerboard. He's going to play single-note runs on the unwound strings, but that slide up the neck is along the *wound* strings, and *sounds* like a deep breath. Obviously, he knows how to damp unused strings - one of the reasons why he puts his slide on his ring finger - yet he lets the "running start" from the nut up to the sought note slide all the wound strings without any damping. It's his "big inhale". He has basically ported a vocal style over to guitar, and it works SOOOO well. It makes whatever the next thing he's going to play seem really important. Brilliant.
That version of Midnight in Harlem from Crossroads is at the top of my list of best performances ever. It hits me the same every time I watch that video, and....I’ve seen it many many times. That Susan’s voice, Derek’s playing, the whole band, the groove, and the dynamics are just perfect here. Lightening in a bottle.
There's no doubt Derek stands alone as musician, and he's carried the flag of Duane so incredibly well. But at the same time, the Tedschi/Trucks entire band is just mind-boggling tight. You mentioned Derek's dynamics, but the band's dynamics are just as impressive, and they play for the song as a group. You can see it in Susan's eyes how much joy she gets out of watching the other band members. Just blows me away.
Man, you’re really in that sweet spot of feel and theory, love watching you hash these things out and take those breaks to rip through a few bars with your own slammers. SICK
Pretty sure it goes from the 4 chord (A Maj 7) to an Ab in the turnaround. Without a doubt, the best slide player currently on the scene. His uncle must be proud looking down from heaven.
Can we all take a second listen to the guitar solo after you've had your mind blown by Derek, and listen to what Oteil is doing on bass. Mind blown again!
This track always makes me weep, as a guitarist I'm in awe ..Just saw them live in London at the Wembley Arena and at The palladium in London last year and while they were amazing as usual they barely acknowledge the audience which is a shame, I don't know why it matters but its noticeable.. Anyway.. He is a Titan in his field without a doubt and together with Susan's heartrendingly beautiful voice TTB are the top of mountain...
Great addition/edition. LOVE how T T band reminds us how great music can still be. Plz add Trucks brilliant deconstruction of John Sebastians classic "DARLING BE HOME SOON". The perfect foil to Tedeschi's solid guitar and emotive vocals.
Oh so lucky you can see them, wow, I would love too see them. Derek is so awesome....the whole band is awesome, they are right on everytime with whatever song is being played. I wish I would of had a teacher like yourself many a year ago, I imagine I would be playing pretty good, but neither here nor there this band is the greatest I haven't heard of them in Las Vegas, but sure wish they would play here......I'll see them one day coming.......................best of luck and hope they continue their great music.........
One of the things I so admire about Derek, is that when he learned guitar, there weren't any visual aids like RUclips. He learned in open E. There weren't really any in depth books on how to play in open E, other than elementary Blues instruction books. There wasn't anything that show'd how to play a E7#9 (not in this song, but others) Derek figured all of that on his own at a very early age. One can't help but have the highest admiration for him. He's also, a nice, humble guy to boot who laughs easily. Thumbs up all around for Derek Trucks. How was the concert???? ;-)
yeah he may of had no youtube but he had even better. He basically grew up with Allman brothers and all friends of his dad , uncle, and brother..This cat was born into slide guitar! he is awesome.
Very nice breakdown, I've been a Derek fanatic for past 6-7 years. Tried to learn as much as possible from his slide playing. DTB,TTB & ABB great breakdown stumbled upon this channel. Definitely do more breakdowns of his playing man awesome.
First just want to say I'm loving your videos! The genuine reactions to a some of my favorites are fantastic! As soon as I'm done my online music theory class I'm subscribing to you. Second, you are spot on about Derek and TTB. Just saw them down in Richmond. Best guitarist and touring band in the biz right now. So wanted to go to tonights show but couldn't get anyone to go! I would love to see your take on one of the fastest growing jam bands on the scene right now, Goose. Rob Mitaranda is simply ridiculous on on lead and for such a new band they are TIGHT. Enjoy the show tonight_
In 2015, at a music festival called Lockn. In central Virginia. It rained so hard the campground got flooded and lots of people lost all their stuff and we all had to be evacuated. Most of us that lost our camp sites gathered at the Walmart parking lot in Arrington (va)... Derrick and Susan came to the wally world parking lot. Just to chat with folks. To thanks us for coming and for trying to stick it out. They're good people. That was a real cool gesture on their part.
I really love your emotional connect to musicians, music is all about expressing feeling and emotions, and Derek Trucks is an outstanding example of an emotional guitar player in my view. No doubt, you're going to have an absolute blast at the concert, your wife too. Enjoy the gig man!
Derek Trucks is a mad scientist. Not even human. I mean that in the best possible way. I don't think anyone can do DT, nobody. He is unto himself. Freak of nature. Probably the best in the world at what he does. AND is a really nice guy. Humble.
I saw DerekTrucks play at a hotel on South Beach in Miami Florida, I believe he was around 14 or 15 years old and all the tools in his guitar bag were present even then. He has taken those tools and polished them to the point of outshining a diamond. I would give anything to see him live. The way Susan looks at him every time he does a solo, you can tell she's not only his wife but just a big fan. The way his band brings in elements of world music and even jazz, just makes it even better. Michael, I love your enthusiasm when you do these reactions videos takes it up notches. Thanks for sharing.
Your genuine joy for these tunes is infectious. You are rekindling my stoke for guitar again, and through tunes that I already know and love. The smile is wide.
Susan has such an incredible voice and she has serious chops on Guitar. Dereck well to say he’s great is just underrating him. He’s better than he’s given credit for. Such an amazing player. The Entire Band has such great chemistry.
I know you don’t play these songs note for note and you openly tell us that but bro one thing I never hear ppl say is....how GOOD you ARE. Not only are you very knowledgeable on music theory etc dude you can clearly tear that guitar up. You make it look pretty fuckin effortless as well. Keep up the vids bro. Rock on
Your positive attitude in this video is infectious. This is also one of the best solos Derek Trucks has ever done. Still gives me chills even though I've heard this solo for almost a decade now.
So I was sooo incredibly lucky to catch his first on stage performance with ABB before he joined the band. He was perfect then at 12 or 13 yrs old and somehow he's gotten better.
I met Derek and Susan and Jimmy Herring at a concert back stage some time ago. Those three are the most humble and real people you would ever want to meet. You know they are on the right path as musicians just by talking to them. Derek absorbs everything around him like a sponge and incorporates it into his own style, which is like no one before him. He is a true pioneer that comes along rarely in this world of music that we’re presented with today. He is what Duane Allman would have been and beyond.
I stood about 6' away from Derek at The Mangy Moose in Teton Village, WY for an entire show. I hadn't heard him before, but it was one of the best music experiences of my life. Just a few hundred people in a bar. It was great...they did a version of Rastaman Chant that was pretty sweet that night. Anyhoo...
These videos are cool, they've only just been 'suggested' to me recently but it's great to see the bar raised for the 'reacts' videos. This is what I enjoy seeing, a person 'reacting' and explaining why something is so good with musical and technical insight. I was asked to do a video taking a look at a guitarist called 'Mrs. Smith' a while ago, I pointed out to my subscribers not to let her ability fly under the radar! It's great there's now a platform for people to appreciate your talents in an alternative way, I hope more and more people find your channel here :) (Edit: I was typing too fast and made lots of mistakes!)
Thanks and you as well my friend! I’ve always enjoyed your analysis videos. If your ever on the east coast of the US let me know and we’ll do one together. I’m in Baltimore. Cheers!
@@Guitargate That would be cool! I'm looking at getting 'guests' on in the future, so it would be possible to team up for something. I've just got to figure out how to best to present it, but I'll get there!
Wings of Pegasus love it. Let’s stay in touch.
Get a room guys 😉 Like literally. You’re currently my two favorite react/guitar teachers on RUclips. You both keep it real positive and it would be awesome to see you collaborate
@@ogs1mpson609 Thanks!
The bass. The bass is phenomenal. This song and especially this performance is just a musical masterpiece 😊 Sublime.
And is brother
Otiel Burbage is a master of the bass... Modern Mozart of the low freak.
Susan could sing the phone book and I'd listen.
I feel like should have heard this saying before 😂😂 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
Also....I TOTALLY AGREE!
Lol....... Legit.
That was the Harlem phone book.
😂😂. So true
I do theater work and I’ve set up multiple shows for this group they are most definitely one of the best bands working today. Susan, Derek the band and crew are super kind and humble and just a joy to work with. It’s always a good day when they come through town.
That’s awesome to hear…and yes they sound awesome. I’ve oddly run into Derek twice in NYC during the Allman runs at the Beacon. Super nice normal guy. Now Dicky Betts…
So beautiful to see Kofi and Oteil playing together here. What a band.
YES
RIP Kofi
Could you imagine growing up in the burbridge house?
aquarium rescue unit is some of my favorite stuff
RIP Kofi
Derek has made me cry- there is something so incredibly human and stunningly beautiful about his playing that makes him stand out.
Oh yeah. Most anytime I hear him. It’s that mastery of dynamic control and flow, maybe. Just kills me!
I’m a 76 year old Brit and this brought me to tears, the guitar and her voice…
Nothing I've ever heard comes close to this performance, it's flawless. Susan is a gift I simple adore her. ♥ 🏴
You've never experienced real, unbridled, authentic jealousy until you've heard Derek play the guitar.
As a drummer i still agree 100%.. seeing this performance , hundreds of times now.. i can only imagine being on that stage and imagining what a special feelin this has to be being locked in with an entire band of such awesome musicians with soooo many people there
Oteil on bass is killing it here. You can see Susan checking out what he's playing during the guitar solo :)
I know! Ive seen this vid countless times and I always love watching her reacting to and checking out Oteil just crushin it back there.
Derek plays (played) off of Oteil a lot. Oteil provides such groovy beds for Derek to play in. Same w Kofi. I miss Kofi.
The look on your face and body language during his solo is what we all do, lol. To me, every solo by Trucks is like an amazing journey, his solos are structured so well to start mellow and then soar to towering heights. It's not even about the notes he's playing at that point - we all as guitarist could play the same notes he's playing, but we could not put the level of emotion and depth he puts in it.
Perhaps controversial but when I listen to this song Oteil's bass just jumps out above everything else. What a band.
Hard to argue against that.. tbe bass is 🔥🔥
agreed....and the video says Susan might agree as well ha
I've been lucky enough to have seen Derek since he was just 15 years old. Anybody who saw him back then knew he was destined for greatness. He already had the lineage...he is afterall Butch Truck's nephew, one of the founding members of the Allman Brothers Band, but Derek always had this unique marurity about him that was so noticeable even at an early age. I mean this dude was playing Miles Davis, Coltrane, Sun Ra and Willie Dixon like it was second nature before he was old enough to drive. Seriously, who plays complicated trumpet and sax riffs on slide guitar with that kind of authority and perfect intonation? Only Derek, that's who. I could listen to him play all day long...and have. Also, Derek's tone is instantly recognizable. It's woody, it's organic and it's pure. No delay pedals, no chorus, no overdrive, no nothing to interrupt that purity. Just an SG, a guitar cord and Derek's hands...that's it. Derek has a unique connection to his instrument that only great ones have...like Stevie Ray, Hendrix, Duane Allman and maybe a handful of others. Between his solo bands and the Allman Brothers, I have seen Derek probably 50 times on stage over the past 20 plus years, and he always leaves my jaw on the floor. When he is at the peak of his solos, there is nothing like it. Open your mind to Derek and your heart will follow.
Anyway, great video and nice breakdown. Time to pick up my guitar and play along as well. By the way, to the other guitar players out there who may not know, Derek is 99% of the time playing in open E which can make it a bit difficult to play along in standard tuning...
Enjoy...
Saw him at The Gin in Oxford, MS around 1993 or 1994...just a kid. Freakin monster talent even as a “kid” at that time...I dare say he was even old enough to be in the parking lot of that pkace
Exacttly!!!
Saw Derek for the first time in a Braves hat, rattie t-shirt and surf shorts with Greg and Butch in 92. He brought the house down. Second best show to the 20 TTB’s I’ve seen. How they perform with that big old beast of a band amazes me.
I was at this concert - Crossroads 2010 Chicago. It was the first time I heard Tedeschi Trucks. I had never even heard of them at the time. They were absolutely one of the highlights of star studded show. This performance transcended music and went into the spiritual realm. Listening to it now still makes my head explode! Derrick can make each note sing in a way that most players can only dream of. If you want a good laugh watch the video of him sitting and playing with John Mayer and BB King where King gives him the highest compliment a player can receive. He's just that good.
Lancelot Link same with me, that was my fave crossroads, sucks Gregg couldnt make it but TTB with warren was a great fill in
John Mayer also said Derek is the best of the best today. He said anytime he is on a stage with him he is just working his ass off to come in second.
I envy your good luck there, Lance. I didn't know about it, and was only 100 miles west. Kind of fucks me up that I missed this! But I've seen TTB more than any other band since then though, so lucky me eventually!
Derek is the only guitar player to make me openly weep. Not just like some emotional tears you get sometimes.
Like gross, people stare at you cry. And I was sober at this show!
This is factual. A true master of his craft.
Of course it happened while sober. You can actually feel emotions when you're sober.
When Derek plays the angels weep
Only guitar that has made me weep is funkadelic maggot brain. I can't listen to it when I'm busy.
I feel that shit, brother!
The bass lines are so beautiful & carry the song. I've met Derrick, my oldest half brother was a roadie for the Allman bros from 71-74. He told me he plays in standard tuning not open tuning. He also told me he learned a lot of his playing from the players from India. Even his bass player plays lines from Indian music. That keyboard/organ player died a couple of years ago. They are the best soulful blues band out right now.
My favorite thing about this channel is just watching your reaction to the music. It just brings me joy to watch the impact great music has on people. That is why music will always be one of my favorite emotional outlets. Keep up the awesome work dude.
This band makes me feel the same way as you. The passion they exude just puts a lump in my throat sometimes. We might not all be able to aspire to Dereks level of musicianship, but we can all strive for that kind of passion in our playing. Some of the most memorable compliments I have ever gotten while performing weren't about my playing but about how I played my heart out for the audience. Thank you for what you do.
That song was actually written by one of the backup singers who was the lead singer for the Derek Trucks band before Tedeschi came in. Mike Mattison.
Mike is such a talented artist,I love his voice!
TTB is church, DTB is heaven
he wrote the lyrics, not the song lol
The song is credited to Trucks and Mattison. Mike has a great version of the song on one of his solo albums. Epic songwriting.
Best live band currently around.
Truth. Their shows always deliver and never disappoint!
Have you seen Billy Strings live yet? Totally different genre obviously, but I'm telling you....it's one of the best shows that I've seen. I think my tops are: Robert Randolph, Derek Trucks, Billy Strings, Marcus King in terms of really enjoying the musicianship and guitar work involved.
JBlueMast saw billy strings at the back home festival is WV two years in a row. It’s a free festival. Unfortunately they had to cancel this year due to corona but I believe they’re having him back next year. One of the best shows I’ve ever seen.
With you 100% on that. Super solid, super tight, super good!
I got to see them live in 2019, and they were so incredible. And the crowd was so good too! All true music fans, super chill and polite, some joints floating around, tons of people un-self consciously dancing - just a wonderful experience all around.
Let's give some ups to this sick groove that the drummer is laying. That hi hat open on the "and" of 3 and the 4. So good.
My friend loves playing this, I’m on bass and he’s smacking that high hat just right ❤️
Oh 100%
Love this band. This band is so awesome. They organ player is SUPER AWESOME and blends so well with every instrument. Derek Trucks is in my top 5 guitarists. Period! Susan can sing like an angel! Awesome group!!
Iam not sure a better group of players have ever been assembled in one group before, Mike wrote a beautiful song and by letting Susan take the lead it became one of my all time favorites instantly
They are such a treat live. Always mesmerizing to watch his right hand play.
I saw Derek play with the ABB and a few others in the early 90's when he really was just a kid. Now Michael is saying he's is favorite guitarist on the scene and that makes me very happy. I wish Derek health and happiness and a long life.
Dereks guitar and Susan’s voice insanely emotional on this track, and the band, so so good. As a flute player its great to hear the breakdown of the guitar. Probably never get to see them here in Australia, especially now we are all in lockdown. Crazy world but now that I have discovered TTB the world seems a little less mad.
The description you go into at the end basically breaking down WHY this is so amazing is what makes your channel so great and genuine, dude 👍👍👍👍
Thank you dude!!
Derek is king! Seen TTB 7x and never ceases to amaze, have a great time at the show! Thanks for keeping up these great breakdowns, the insight and song choice has been perfect 👌
Matt Beaudoin thanks!!
Outstanding breakdown of the song. I love the “floaty” sound as you describe it and now I can play along. When this album first came out I added this tune to my favourite 20. I add and subtract songs all the time but this one is still there. A great band and Derek and Susan are such a great duo. Derek melts my face and Susan melts my heart. We’re living in great times especially when it comes to music.
This is my favorite version of this tune and so glad you picked it! Seeing them live is like a relief, like a glimpse into what's really goin down. Life is good when the creative are creating!
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Please never use "God". Clapton didn't like it and was a terrible strain on Garcia.
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@@chrisgrabowski2678 you know the difference between Trucks and God? Derek is real
No man is above God. If we make it to the new Kingdom here on earth, with Yeshua as the our, Saviour, King, & teacher. I couldn't even imagine how beautiful Yeshua (Jesus) could sing & play Peace in the Valley, by Sam Cook & the Soul Stirrers.
“Together” because he played for YEARS w/ Oteil in ABB. YEARS w/Kofi in DTB (and Mike too) and, of course, married to Susan. As close to a family band as you can get w/out being actual family. So beautiful.
I'm unable to watch a video of them without tears. It's so perfect.
Haha the same here
I just teared up listening to that! Glad it’s not just me
Went to see that Clapton tour and agree Derek Trucks stole the show. His band came back to Glasgow the year after and I got to see them in a 200 capacity place for about 10 quid. What a gig!
I wish I could find someone who breaks down jazz tunes the way you do with blues/pentatonic songs. Reaction and lesson at the same time, highly entertaining.
Love how he loves it too!
This performance from Claptons festival in 2010 was a formative moment for me as a 14 year old. Totally enlightening
Derek is a straight-up assassin on that guitar.
Me and my wife met Derek on the sidewalk outside the Alabama Theater in Birmingham. We got pic with him, we both had our arms around his shoulders. My wife told him “your my hero”, and I was speechless and he was just his humble peaceful self. After that it was Macon, Tuscaloosa, Atlanta, Tuscaloosa, Nashville Ryman. Best shows of my life!
Glad to hear that you also agree that Derek is the best doing it right now (he’s the best ever in my opinion). You’ll totally love TTB live show. It’s basically a religious experience man. If you think Derek knocks your socks off in recordings, just wait til you’re there in person hearing it come directly out of the man’s amp and into your ears. It’s an unreal musical experience. You’ll be hooked.
One of the things about Derek's solos that you might want to look into is his use of "Indian Raga" type scales, think Sitar.
I saw this band a few months ago and they are phenomenal, musicianship to the next level. 12 musicians who are stand alone brilliant.
Derek Trucks is absolutely phenomenal. I remember a video of him playing with BB King and John Mayer and BB king just gave him the biggest compliment and he blew away these two legends. They were literally in awe of his playing, as we all are.
I love this song and it's a great performance and more bands need an organ, I'm convinced of that.
My favorite guitar solo of all time buried in the most "jazz on a summer day" type of song.
Prolly one of the most underated and beautiful sounding bands touring these days. Derek is a BEAST. Love your Vids
This is one of the best songs of all time, by one of the greatest guitarists of all time. We're lucky to be alive right now.
Fact!
Thanks for all your uploads, you're really an engaging teacher. If you're feeling it, at some point if you were to breakdown what's going on with SRV's Lenny - Live at El Mocambo (ruclips.net/video/i5sqJNFFwqc/видео.html) I'm sure all of us would appreciate you doing so, it's every bit as expressive and nuanced as any guitar based instrumental I've ever heard. Midnight in Harlem and Lenny are two songs I hold in the highest esteem.
Derek Trucks is one of Eric Clapton’s favorite guitarists - that is saying something
Great stuff Michael. Turned my son onto this band after seeing them in Albany many years ago. We both had an autonomic response of tears coming out our eyes after the intro.. Extraordinary.
My second video of yours and today I came a fan just because you recognize how truly great Trucks is and how his and Susan’s band is the BEST IN THE GAME!!!!kudos man
Saw TTB in Bonner MT a few years ago. Hands down best live concert I have seen EVER! Trucks is such a transcendent player and then the band is on another level. You will be unbelievably entertained!
OMG My dude has the best taste in the business! Thank you for shining light on the TTB! I lived in Dundalk for a while... wish we could have meet at the Full Moon Saloon! Thank you sir.
I had to come back 2yrs later and comment. This song is hands down the most soul soothing song ever written...the cascading major7 progression....Susan's voice... Derek's playing. This song is in my top 10 of all time.
This might be my favorite song of all time it’s just perfect the singing the playing , the emotion the build up and then retreat is perfect. I get chills
I saw Derek Trucks in 1998 in Charlotte when he was 18. His bass player was Todd Smallie who is with JJ Grey & Mofro. There was only 30 people in the bar.
Yea I remember in high school going to see the allman brothers with this young guy playing the guitar, took me years to put two and two together
As soon as Derek started with the slide, I got chills. Everytime I get chills. Something about it. I can hear and feel Duanne Allman playing through Derek. That Derek's slide work with Susan's voice, that energy, the emotion, that easy groove on the drums and keys. It's electrifying.
Your knowledge and love for music is unbelievable. Wish I had you as my teacher when I started clarinet back in the 60’s😭
Just saw them for the first time the other week in D.C at The Warner Theater and still the best band in the game! Love the channel
I’ve seen Tedeschi Trucks live 4 times at the Ryman in Nashville, and it never gets old, it only gets better!
if you don’t get chills the moment he breaks out into the crescendo of his solo we can’t ever be friends
That solo consistently gives me chills and brings tears to my eyes. Great stuff.
That’s one of my favorite solos to that song, by Derek! Great band.
Back when I was working, I noticed that, at meetings, whenever I would take a big breath, all eyes would turn to me, as if I was going to say something important, even if I wasn't planning to. The breath was kind of the marker of "something about to come", perhaps because big breaths are required as a precursor to saying something important that's more than just a few words.
Trucks does a very similar sort of thing in his playing. Pay close attention and you'll see that he does this thing where he slides up from the first fret to the note he's aiming for, way up the fingerboard. He's going to play single-note runs on the unwound strings, but that slide up the neck is along the *wound* strings, and *sounds* like a deep breath. Obviously, he knows how to damp unused strings - one of the reasons why he puts his slide on his ring finger - yet he lets the "running start" from the nut up to the sought note slide all the wound strings without any damping. It's his "big inhale". He has basically ported a vocal style over to guitar, and it works SOOOO well. It makes whatever the next thing he's going to play seem really important. Brilliant.
Keen observation
Going this weekend!!!!! I've waiting so long to see them live.
I love you videos man, you're going to rocket to 1m+ subscribers before you know it. Cheers brother! 👊
vw1972bug idk about that but let’s do this together!!
@@Guitargate totally on to something here, just keep doing what you are doing, fantastic channel, wish i had a teacher around like you!
I’d love to see you do Steely Dan’s Kid Charlemagne.
And Vulfpeck's version at the Brooklyn Bowl ruclips.net/video/YCj_tjFXX2U/видео.html
Rick Beato did a great breakdown of a couple steely Dan tunes in his segment "what makes this song great"
NRG I just checked out the Rick Beato breakdown. You’re right it’s pretty awesome!
That version of Midnight in Harlem from Crossroads is at the top of my list of best performances ever. It hits me the same every time I watch that video, and....I’ve seen it many many times. That Susan’s voice, Derek’s playing, the whole band, the groove, and the dynamics are just perfect here. Lightening in a bottle.
There's no doubt Derek stands alone as musician, and he's carried the flag of Duane so incredibly well. But at the same time, the Tedschi/Trucks entire band is just mind-boggling tight. You mentioned Derek's dynamics, but the band's dynamics are just as impressive, and they play for the song as a group. You can see it in Susan's eyes how much joy she gets out of watching the other band members. Just blows me away.
Man, you’re really in that sweet spot of feel and theory, love watching you hash these things out and take those breaks to rip through a few bars with your own slammers. SICK
Pretty sure it goes from the 4 chord (A Maj 7) to an Ab in the turnaround. Without a doubt, the best slide player currently on the scene. His uncle must be proud looking down from heaven.
Thank you! This is one of my favorites......could watch this on a loop and never get tired of it!
He’s probably the best at lyrical phrasing. His influence from Indian-style playing is pretty clear as well
Audible, yes!!!
Can we all take a second listen to the guitar solo after you've had your mind blown by Derek, and listen to what Oteil is doing on bass. Mind blown again!
This track always makes me weep, as a guitarist I'm in awe ..Just saw them live in London at the Wembley Arena and at The palladium in London last year and while they were amazing as usual they barely acknowledge the audience which is a shame, I don't know why it matters but its noticeable.. Anyway.. He is a Titan in his field without a doubt and together with Susan's heartrendingly beautiful voice TTB are the top of mountain...
There playing the Palladium again in November, first time for me 😁
Great addition/edition. LOVE how T T band reminds us how great music can still be. Plz add Trucks brilliant deconstruction of John Sebastians classic "DARLING BE HOME SOON". The perfect foil to Tedeschi's solid guitar and emotive vocals.
Oh so lucky you can see them, wow, I would love too see them. Derek is so awesome....the whole band is
awesome, they are right on everytime with whatever song is being played. I wish I would of had a teacher
like yourself many a year ago, I imagine I would be playing pretty good, but neither here nor there this band
is the greatest I haven't heard of them in Las Vegas, but sure wish they would play here......I'll see them one
day coming.......................best of luck and hope they continue their great music.........
Derek Trucks hasn't any idea just how excellent of a guitar player he truly is...
Truly... remarkable...
One of the things I so admire about Derek, is that when he learned guitar, there weren't any visual aids like RUclips. He learned in open E. There weren't really any in depth books on how to play in open E, other than elementary Blues instruction books. There wasn't anything that show'd how to play a E7#9 (not in this song, but others) Derek figured all of that on his own at a very early age. One can't help but have the highest admiration for him. He's also, a nice, humble guy to boot who laughs easily. Thumbs up all around for Derek Trucks. How was the concert???? ;-)
yeah he may of had no youtube but he had even better. He basically grew up with Allman brothers and all friends of his dad , uncle, and brother..This cat was born into slide guitar! he is awesome.
Very nice breakdown, I've been a Derek fanatic for past 6-7 years. Tried to learn as much as possible from his slide playing. DTB,TTB & ABB great breakdown stumbled upon this channel. Definitely do more breakdowns of his playing man awesome.
8:18 That bass player is Oteil Burbridge who is the bass player in Dead & Company now
First just want to say I'm loving your videos! The genuine reactions to a some of my favorites are fantastic! As soon as I'm done my online music theory class I'm subscribing to you. Second, you are spot on about Derek and TTB. Just saw them down in Richmond. Best guitarist and touring band in the biz right now. So wanted to go to tonights show but couldn't get anyone to go! I would love to see your take on one of the fastest growing jam bands on the scene right now, Goose. Rob Mitaranda is simply ridiculous on on lead and for such a new band they are TIGHT. Enjoy the show tonight_
You get it. I enjoyed your articulate breakdown of the best guitarist of my generation. Keep it up.
In 2015, at a music festival called Lockn. In central Virginia. It rained so hard the campground got flooded and lots of people lost all their stuff and we all had to be evacuated. Most of us that lost our camp sites gathered at the Walmart parking lot in Arrington (va)... Derrick and Susan came to the wally world parking lot. Just to chat with folks. To thanks us for coming and for trying to stick it out.
They're good people. That was a real cool gesture on their part.
I have never listened to a more captivating solo in my life. Shivers down my spine. The man is blessed.
I really love your emotional connect to musicians, music is all about expressing feeling and emotions, and Derek Trucks is an outstanding example of an emotional guitar player in my view. No doubt, you're going to have an absolute blast at the concert, your wife too. Enjoy the gig man!
Thank you!!
Derek Trucks is a mad scientist. Not even human. I mean that in the best possible way. I don't think anyone can do DT, nobody. He is unto himself. Freak of nature. Probably the best in the world at what he does. AND is a really nice guy. Humble.
I saw DerekTrucks play at a hotel on South Beach in Miami Florida, I believe he was around 14 or 15 years old and all the tools in his guitar bag were present even then. He has taken those tools and polished them to the point of outshining a diamond. I would give anything to see him live. The way Susan looks at him every time he does a solo, you can tell she's not only his wife but just a big fan. The way his band brings in elements of world music and even jazz, just makes it even better. Michael, I love your enthusiasm when you do these reactions videos takes it up notches. Thanks for sharing.
I can't get enough of Derek's playing! This song always moves me and transports me to a better place! Nobody else plays quite like Mr. Trucks!
Your genuine joy for these tunes is infectious. You are rekindling my stoke for guitar again, and through tunes that I already know and love. The smile is wide.
Goosebumps on that solo when he goes up and hits those high notes. Love it!
TTB with Trey and Doyle Bramhall doing the entire Layla album at Lockn was perhaps the best live set of music I've ever seen.
Yes!!!
That performance was the first to bring tears to my eyes
Lockn!!!
Yo where can i find that recording?!?!
yeah,where
Love your dissections of these tune, as well as your obvious love of the performances!
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Damn dude, baltimore... Make your way down to VA for Lockn Festival this summer!
Susan has such an incredible voice and she has serious chops on Guitar.
Dereck well to say he’s great is just underrating him. He’s better than he’s given credit for. Such an amazing player.
The Entire Band has such great chemistry.
I know you don’t play these songs note for note and you openly tell us that but bro one thing I never hear ppl say is....how GOOD you ARE. Not only are you very knowledgeable on music theory etc dude you can clearly tear that guitar up. You make it look pretty fuckin effortless as well. Keep up the vids bro. Rock on
Your positive attitude in this video is infectious. This is also one of the best solos Derek Trucks has ever done. Still gives me chills even though I've heard this solo for almost a decade now.
Yaaaay, this is one of my favorite live music videos of all time. I'm so glad you took this on...
YO! How was the show?
Derek Trucks played guitar for the Gods up there.
'Nuff said.
Thanks for the reaction.
So I was sooo incredibly lucky to catch his first on stage performance with ABB before he joined the band. He was perfect then at 12 or 13 yrs old and somehow he's gotten better.
I met Derek and Susan and Jimmy Herring at a concert back stage some time ago. Those three are the most humble and real people you would ever want to meet. You know they are on the right path as musicians just by talking to them. Derek absorbs everything around him like a sponge and incorporates it into his own style, which is like no one before him. He is a true pioneer that comes along rarely in this world of music that we’re presented with today. He is what Duane Allman would have been and beyond.
I stood about 6' away from Derek at The Mangy Moose in Teton Village, WY for an entire show. I hadn't heard him before, but it was one of the best music experiences of my life. Just a few hundred people in a bar. It was great...they did a version of Rastaman Chant that was pretty sweet that night. Anyhoo...