Van Halen Mean Street Cover
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- Опубликовано: 27 авг 2024
- Jacob Deraps, 16 years old, playing Van Halen's Mean Street. Hope you enjoyed this video, please, give a like and share if you did !
Amp: Marshall JMP1H 50th Anniversary
Guitar: 1989 Fender HM strat
Speakers: Celestion 25w Greenbacks
Mic: Shure sm57
Studio: Boss BR1600
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THIS KID IS 16 YEARS OLD ARE YOU FREAKING KIDDING ME!!?? He's playing van halen better/more accurately than almost anybody I've seen on RUclips and he's also standing and dancing around like it's nothing. Mad respect
I totally agree with you on that he's just very talented sensitive persuasive and he's doing it like it is nothing respect
and adding in his own chops
He even got the eddie swagger going on! lol
That's because he isn't playing it
Vanny H playing is 75% style and feeling. You either have it or you don’t. No matter the age.
Thought he was faking but realized he wasnt. Crazy man. That tone is perfect
oh yes he is
yeah the kid is def a faker.
Caleb Heney dumbass
I have a friend that's a Eddy in a cover band in Toronto, he says this guy is the real deal. Did you see toto invite him for a sound session? Toto is VH best friend and that was by design.
@@calebheney302 no he not faking that. the kids got what it takes
See there is a difference in this cover. It has spunk, hes not trying todo it note for note. He knows all the notes, hes going for it, knows the original in his bones. And the spirit of the performance is there. This is fan-fkn-tastic. Bravo!
Very well said
Well said
Exactamundo!!!!!!!!
It's easy being a copy cat dude!!!
@@auzzielosborne1336 uhhh no its not. Lol
The net exposes talent. Not like 20 years ago. Just imagine what we missed.....
Well done young man
There will never be a better cover of this song by anyone. Ever!!
Yeah I don’t see anyone playing it that well.
Agreed.
Never.
Satchel from Steel Panther does a great job too.
@@philipbassist8255 Yes he does, but i bet he would trip on Jacob bigtime
When you can't decide would I rather listen to the original or watch this you know it's pretty badass.
Wow rocking this Aug 2024!! Bravo
Unreal, best I've ever heard, literal note for note perfection. One of the reasons it's so good is that this guy has great rhythm, it's one of the things Eddie preached, he said you have to have a sense of rhythm even when you are playing lead.
Right on point. Musicians are all accompanists. From what I've seen and heard in the last 60+, great soloists are wicked good rhythm players.
RIP Eddie - Had to come back and watch this again given this sad moment in time. Still one of Van Halen’s best songs ever.
Good stuff.. Love it....Always blasted this every chance I got....lol
Fuck yeah !!!!!!!!
how can anyone give this a thumbs down, much less 80 people ? The dude is freaking amazing even if you don't like this kind of music. Jealousy is all I can think of.
Yep. K W. Mixed with a healthy portion of ignorance and hate.
K W in case you haven't figured it out by now, some people are just plain stupid, that's the only explanation there is. This kid is freakin awesome!
Because he speeds it up
Miserable fucks.
Jealousy is a bitch
I'm 52 yrs old. Van Halen 1 is the record that made me want to play guitar. I LOVE!! that this band is still influencing and embraced by the newer generation. You ROCK dude!!!! Thanks for keeping the classics alive! BEST cover I've ever heard.
My grandfather got me a guitar and amp in 1984! I’ve been playing over 30 guitars. I would not compete with this dude 😮
totally agree with you. (55here) Best cover I've seen yet and brows dancing while doin'it...🤘
Its the original recording. He n9t really playing. Lolol
Well said ….. crazy great natural talent !!
Even after you learn exactly how Eddie does all of this, the fact that you can still do this and make it all look effortless is still mind-blowing
There are training techniques to improve that issue of focus. We will learn something n then play it as fast as possible. While using all the techniques. Then you can slow it down and really think. Another technique i would do. Is lay flat on my back and look at the ceiling and play till i dont make a mistake. If you can play something laying down like that? Its mastered.
@@treatb09that gave me chills, I’m playing the intro on my back after I get it sitting down
Yea. It would be harder if hebwere actually playing.
Perhaps the Best Cover of this song. Not only does he have the song down, he’s got the Frigging Tone!!
Jacob, old video, but I must say this. I NEVER...I mean I NEVER log in and comment on youtube vids - this is literally the very first time I am doing so. As a lifelong rock, prog and overall lover of guitar music [as well as being a closet guitarist], I can honestly say that, while there is no shortage of good quality Van Halen cover videos on youtube, there is absolutely no doubt in my mind that yours are quite simply the most accurate, most polished, most tone-accurate and most importantly, most magically feel-good when listening.
Any Van Halen fan worth a damm just can't help but agree.
Perhaps the most elusive part to emulate of EVH's playing has always been his tone - that "brown" sound he made so famous. It is just astounding that you have captured it in spades.
From a technical guitar playing perspective, there is absolutely nothing to say about your skills other than you've GOT IT. You've got it all. In the case of EVH, what really amazes me is how well you not only understand his incredible rhythm playing but also how well you have emulated it. Another element of EVH's playing was his fantastic use of sonic dynamics, something again you clearly understand and use perfectly.
When you stop to consider how many thousands, hundreds of thousands of guitar players around the world who have labored over the decades to try and truly replicate EVH's tone, well, it's clear there's a new kid on the block :)
Not much more to say Jacob. Brilliant. Simply brilliant on every imaginable criteria that actually matters.
I have been a fan of EVH since the late 70s when they first broke. Musically, my own idol and muse is Satriani, while EVH appears to be yours. Build from EVH and find your own voice. Actually, your fellow Canadian Alex Lifeson is who first inspired me to pick up the guitar.
I initially found you on the EVH gear chat show and was intrigued to see someone as young as you speak so passionately about music that originated nearly 2 generations before you were born. Overall, today's music is...ahem...you know what I mean.
Your parents cannot be commended enough for feeding and encouraging you. Cherish them.
Stay the course Jacob. Follow your dreams and your heart. Keep building on that tone and FEEL in your playing. Shredding 64th note triplets at 200bpm is interesting and to be admired, but really only from a clinical, technical perspective.
Create MUSIC Jacob. Expand your musical horizons. Don't be 100% genre locked - embrace QUALITY MUSIC from EVERY field.
As a remarkable musician at such a tender young age, if you really manage to soak up a huge variety of playing styles, there likely is no limit to how far you can go.
cheers and all the best to you in your bright future...
-mariusar
Damn right! ;)
Well said Joe, if I may add a bit more praise... You have the ATTITUDE and SWAGGER EVH played with on the first 6 albums. The Van Hagar years were good but not his best work...
David Canales
Kid plays well but no one has the moves like Eddie!
And Joe Satchton...how can you rate Satriani? He is absolute rubbish.
I think you got a stalker
I thought these were RUclips comments not an entire frickin essay
This kid lends credence to my theory that Eddie Van Halen has illegitimate kids scattered across the globe....
I agree,the young man excuted the song perfectly with ease.
May Eddie never die!! fucking fantastic cover..
😂😂🤣🤣 True story. 😇
@@CaseyFraysier "Fuck Yes"... BRILLIANT....
This kid's legit
Eddie’s playing wasn’t just about technique it was also about feel, groove and style. RIP Eddie.
Consider he in some cases invented the techniques so it was not about learning to do something specific but to make it sound like what he wanted.
Well said
This kid reminds me of how my oldest son plays, like he is on fire and playing hot puts it out. Respect to you son. Keep playing. You deserve to be heard!
The attention to detail on this cover is impressive, he even nailed the little fade out improving that Eddie did.
Dam this is the most authentic cover of this song or any VH song for that matter I have ever heard !!!
143Chippy without question!!!!!
@Papa Smurf And we will add yours to the list of " I will never be this good ever and Im so jealous " Im a hater " Post your video of you playing this, Lets see what you got... You wont because YOU CANT PLAY lol
Check out Phil X, he does a mean Eddie VanHalen song called unchained! This guy is unbelievable!!
Been playing guitar my whole life and I've had a long life. This is my first time seeing Jacob and I am completely blown away. We've become so used to the genius of EVH and those songs over the years we take for granted what amazing precision and feel it took to play them. If I were putting a band together with the best young folks on RUclips, this young man would be first in line to play lead guitar. He's 16 for the love of God! And with that feel! Awesome job Jacob. And this is coming from an old dude who was a student of the late great Randy Rhoads.
WOW. I believe I just heard the best cover of ANY Van Halen song ever. I thought it wasn’t him playing and he was acting like he was playing. I’m blown away. I’ve never heard anyone sound like Eddie. No one EVER. That was fabulous. Impressive to say the least. Blown away!
Check out Stratton James ruclips.net/video/2OMqm26j5f4/видео.html
@@dr.kroenen2425 that was pretty awesome as well. He sounded great. Thanks for the link!
The '80's....when guitarists actually HAD TALENT!!! JACOB, you're KILLIN' IT again!!!!! Hell yeah.
Awesome!! I wish they had backing tracks like this back when I was 16 I just played along with my crappy warn out cassette tape.
GenX my brother.
Nice friggin' work! Great to see the younger generations digging real R'nR!
What’s really amazing is that you got RUclips to recognize it as the actual song. That’s when you know you got it down!!
You should thank whoever gave you a guitar when you were 4 years old.
We all should thank them.. :)
It looks like he was born with it
.....his parents....pretty amazing player
Love your positive vibe when truly feeling the music! Dont let anyone dissuade you in life. You are amazing!!! RIP Eddie!
Shit...if this kid was this good 6yrs ago, imagine him now...that was sick...well done young man
This was an amazing cover. The best I have ever heard. What makes it so great and original at the same time is how he threw in his own fills and riffs in the most perfect spots. Watched this video over and over again. Jacob kills this tune!!🤟
COVER OR NOT - STUNNING TALENT FROM A FEW YEARS BACK
Damn Bro! The TONE, Ed's groove, your ear for subtleties, absolutely brilliant.
Your tone is on point. Excellent cover, you are one of the best, if not THE best VH coverers.
I have got to say again that Jacob has done a wonderful job of covering King Edward in every sense of the songs and as a lifelong Van Halen fan, and someone who loves everything that EVH has done, I would love to hear some of Drepas' original material... A guy this good has got to have something out there in the pot brewing for us - how can we get it Jacob??????? And, again man, much thanks for covering , showing us, and helping the other guitarists pick songs to do, etc.
Kid you are amazingly talented. I wish you all the good things in life . May music always bring you joy like this. Eddie would have been blown away
Years later...... Someone is looking down at you, and he is tapping his foot and smiling!!, Off to watch this again, with the volume a little louder, every time!!
Hey Jacob, with the recent passing of our mutual hero im sure your one of the few who are as completely devastated as i am. This hurts sooo bad brother. Anyway im back to check this and all the rest out for probably more than a thousand times and it never disappoints. Im blown completely away every single time i watch and listen to this. Incredible is putting it mildly. You are the best Van Halen cover guitarist on the face of the earth and i cherish everyone of your videos my friend. Please continue to carry the torch my friend. Your the only one worthy of it. Eddie and Jacob are my two guitar heros. I will follow you to the day i die Jacob. I look forward to your first album and cant wait to see you live. You must continue to grow and i must say if you ever break up this trio you have put together i will be devastated. Jacob, you three are complete magic!!!
I got chills/goosebumps.... AWESOME!!!
This kid is apalutely beon ALL and any that has ever picked a guitar up.The ability to play with the sole of a 100 year old man at the age of only 16 years old is for me right now Spechtless no words in the English language FEELING this is something you feel and hear ..hear and feel.I have got to hear this again..
I actually laughed out loud after the feedback at the ending of the intro, like literally everything is spot on. I've never seen anyone nail it that well.
Very good.I like seeing covers where they nail ALL the small nuances, from the proper tone to the pinch harmonics tremolo work etc etc.
This is one of those videos.Well done.This is a very impressive cover, cuz I can't tell the difference from the studio version AT ALL.I mean you totally nailed it dude!
LOL I'm only laughing because this is just too good... Bravo!
Hey by the way, if anyone is interested in a guitar lesson on how to play the solo (including tabs of it), come check it out!
I’m 58 years old. I remember when Van Halen first got on the scene. That was incredible. Flawless. That has got to be the best main street, by Van Halen I have ever seen and heard and I’ve seen so many of them. It’s people like this kid that needs to bring Rock back.
Simply unreal… phenomenal on every level
First of all, not only did u play the hell outta that song, but you played all Eddie's parts, captured his tone, captured his attitude, and killed it! Mean Street is one of my favorites, so you did it justice. Superb!
When I was 16, and that was a lot of decades ago, I would have burned the duration of this video just tuning up and I would have still been out of tune! You crushed this one, and it is no cakewalk song. A++
Wow, the one is awesome, the harmonics, the bends...unbelievable.
Absolutely First Class
It makes me so happy to see that Jacob is stil doing what (I suppose) he loves and makes him itch!! Such a talented man, you're amazing!
My gawd!....................that was incredible. Some of the best guitar playing I've ever seen. Keep up the good work, son......I'm proud of ya.
Wow! I'm very impressed especially considering this was done when he was young. He's as good as anyone I've seen on RUclips playing anything similar at an early age even.
I'm 50. Grew up listening since '74. You're good son!
That could not have been played more exact, absolute perfection my man.
You not only nail this song/tone perfectly, you also pull it off with "the look" of pure confidence! Great work young man, keep it up!!
great playing!! 7 years into the future, how time flies! creepy
Lovin this kid's groove.
Ya I think there’s a term for this kind of talent. It’s a gift from God! RIP Ed
I'm withholding judgment until I hear you play Mary Had A Little Lamb. After all, anyone can play Van Halen - Mean Street.
brigham2250 wow. ok I respect that. I just stepped on this landmine. but I am surrounded by professional musicians. and so far.....
brigham2250 dude really? but I am an SRV sap.....and no.... not everyone can play Mean Street. but you crushed me with the mary had a lil lamb reference, one of my faves
Christopher Reinheimer I think he meant the lulaby not SRV's song... it's a wild guess though.
F'that. Emulate Texas Flood from Live at the El Mocambo. Now that's some serious playin'.
Scott May yeah, but let's be real here (im a huge SRV fan) Eddie was/is beyond SRV in terms of technicality. Another point is SRV was on Cocaine at the time he did Texas flood at El Mocambo lmao, increasing his godness to like 4 trillion, I'm not discrediting him but surely it was a factor. Sure Eddie played like 3 scales and has similar tapping licks but his understanding of music is just... 😚 (imagine me kissing my fingers right here like the Italians when they present beautiful food). His timing, most definitely what people don't credit him enough for- riff writing, and of course his recognizable solos. Then again they are two different genres so who knows, all I know is I like both of em and they both play equally difficult songs in there respective genres.
Man is that smooth and clean. Would've thought that Eddie was still alive after hearing this.
Excellent!
RIP VH.
Dang, I'm impressed. I think Eddie is the greatest guitarist ever, and I don't even think it's close, just think he invented these sounds, and it takes people so long to learn them...... good job !
This guy might be the real love child of EVH, he is that damn good
Wow! That was incredible!
Always reminded how much of a GENIUS Edward was.
Wow its August 2024 and i have never seen this. Were is this guy at now! He is phenomenal.
The torch has been passed. RIP EVH
Fucking insane ain't he
This dude is so good playing a guitar that he can do a Van Halen cover while his main concern seems to be if he's looking cool to the camera.
+fpsqt That's what happens when someone is incredibly talented at something. They make it look easy. He's not trying to look cool ...he is cool and he's enjoying himself even if you aren't!!!
you WISH you had half the talent of this kid..he's clearly enjoying himself and he's a great player...case closed!
it's called showmanship.
David B
Not as cool as Eddie 😎
@Papa Smurf and you're just a sad turd.
Other than EVH, Deraps is the only guy who can play with that VH swing that speaks to all of us.
Great recreation love how you can hear the bass clearer 👍👍👍
This kid’s guitar playing is in a extremely advance level, guitar players like this kid are one in a million
I've been playing for 40 yrs and you nailed it my little brother ! Great tone, great technique, great confidence in your note placement. You have EVH down !!!!!
That was fucking smokin' dude! You're now my most favorite EVH player. I started playing this song when I was 16 years old (1981) and I still suck at it. You really nailed it!
I have approx. 40 yrs on and off experience in playing guitar and you are freakin' amazing , kid!!!
When I was in my late teens and early 20's I was like this guy ... playing guitar in my bedroom with the headphones on ... but he is a 1,000 times better lol!!
Awesome! Worthy of the best guitarist I've seen this era.
F'N A! Man damn i'm impressed!!!! Great job! I'm currently trying to learn this tune.
Again, BADASS!!!!
Ten years later, but this will still be insane in another 100.
🍻
Tone is perfection
Dude! Having a couple of whiskey and cokes. Been playing for 30 plus years live and just absolutely digging what you do brother!
This guy needs to go on tour if they do a tribute to Eddie!
Wow amazing. Hey 19 I always wanted to play that intro.. really enjoyed watching you..
That cheeky grin when you nail that lick
I keep watching this cover because it’s so good!
you absolutely nailed that intro and the whole song, its great to see someone your age doing Van Halen this well, loved it
Shred It grom That’s natural talent right there.
Pretty fantastic job! As an old dude, I think the thing to remember is NO ONE was doing this stuff like Eddie was at the time...harmonics, chord progressions, etc. That's what makes EVH a king. This vid proved a young buck could master things (25 years later) I personally could not at his age back in the day trying to decipher what the master was laying down. Well done.
Such a sick cover!!! Man Jacob your really rocking that Marshall head out and soundin great! T Frensdorf thought you might like this. Everything this guy does just puts most Van Halen covers to shame.
Oh hell yeah that was awesome with a few lil' added licks here and there of his own, great job
T Frensdorf He gets that Van Halen sound by cranking up the volume to 10 on that Marshall head. That's bad ass a 1amp Marshall head. Plus that guitar is rare too. An HM Stratocaster. Fender only made them in the 90's. I usually practice on this mini Marshall stack that takes a 9volt battery. Can take it anywhere, camping, picnic where ever. Tiny little replica of the Marshall stack. Need to get a new one actually.
Nate Brenneman I need to get a new amp, had to sell the ones I had and a few guitars to pay bills got hit hard but it's all good I will get a new amp one day. I also have a mini Marshal amp lol don't play with it much because it's just really old and has a few issues.
Yeah I traded my Marshall mini to Kooter K along with a Fender squire 2 Stratocaster. But the nice late 80's Korean model that has the really skinny neck and low action(the one that's most counterfeited as a 70's Strat). Plus a few pedals and everything you need so a complete rig for some nice vape gear. Even thru in a custom leather strap I made. Might just have to see if one shows up where you live😊. But currently going vintage in gear for vintage sound. Using a VOX 54watt pathfinder as practice amp and a Randall 200 watt for jamming with drums and party type gigs. It doesn't have any gain just meat and potatoes powerhouse!!! Use my pedals for FX. But if I played a great place with nice PA I'd just mic off my VOX and run that because that sound with my pedals is so wicked!!! So classic sounding. Just don't make them like that anymore...
Forgot to say what I'm playing thru those vintage amps. Vintage type guitars but newer in year. Have 2 Fender Telecaster's. Ones a Telecaster custom with dual Duncan design fat single coil pickups. Almost like the P90's that's on Gibson guitars(look like humbuckers so fat). Selector switch on top(not bottom) and dual volume/tone knobs on the bottom really low. Think is a 1991 year model. The other I got for Xmas. It's a Special Edition Telecaster 2011 model sold as new.FSR MF black top (to be precise) with dual chrome covered fat single coils. Again look like hummers almost. A reversed selector switch/knob set up on the bottom. It goes volume, tone, selector switch when it's usually the other way around. Nice chrome (or maybe it's all just super polished metal but think it's chromed out) piece under knobs/selector. Same with bridge. Even has a gold anodized metal pick guard. The back is cut out like a Stratocaster instead of being completely flat like most Tele's. Rosewood finish on an ash body. Such a beauty and sounds so nice... Then for my true metal guitar I have an old Dean vx V with dual active EMG pickups. Sunburst design that's slightly faded so looks nice and sounds very heavy. Of course it has the V headstock with Grover metal tuners. Basically someone completely restored it. Was hard up for cash cause I bought it from the owner at Music Room Guitars(local vintage music store, guitars, basses, amps, everything in between, books and killer vinyl selection too) for just a hair under $200!!! The pickups are worth that.lol! Those EMG's just drop on the bottom end it's like knocking on devil's door 😈!!!
im gonna make damn sure you are gonna pick up another 30 plus subscribers. it is not easy to impress me. and you ...Jacob..kicked my ass. I love it
Wow, Thanks man hahaha glad you like it !
keep rockin
Jacob Deraps keep up the great work. Ill be watching you hahahaha. in a good way
back again. this is so good.
killer
Holy Hell! Jacob is the man.
that tone is unbelievably perfect
Pretty Certain Eddie will approve! I give you props!
i've never seen anyone nail the intro that good. did Ed personally show you how to play that? it's like you have Ed's spirit inside. btw, where do you get those marshall shirts? i can only find them in black.
Thanks man haha, no i never had the chance to meet Ed but i hope to meet him one day ! You can find those T-shirts brand new on Ebay.
right on man, keep on keepin on!
He even dances like him and kinda looks like em too.i think he may be an eddie/groupie collaboration! lol
Man, this feeling it! What soul, rhythm and tone! Keep rocking kid!
You are a madman! ❤
If they ever want to get it back together, you're their guy for sure!!!!
I wasn't sure if Jacob was actually playing. The fade in at the beginning sounded too close, and the tone is way too close to EVH's. However, I A/B'd it with the original intro, and the original intro is not what we hear here. Finger movements look spot on, the double stops at the end of the intro sound different enough, and the feedback/dive bomb is not the original.
CONCLUSION: Holy crap!
My only complaint is we hear too much of the original song during the main part.
P.S. I remember wanting one of these Fender Super Strats when I was his age. Now I'm old and I poop on myself.
+Grok Make Truk Come on. The kid is obviously crazy talented as well as self taught. Are you really going to imply that he's faking the intro? You sound like an idiot if you are!
I've seen some fancy guitar "finger-miming" in my 30 years of playing guitar. Yes, I'm implying someone can mime this. Yes, it's as close to the original as I've seen. But he is playing.
I knew nothing about the guy before, but now I'm watching him. Impressive.
Remain inquisitive and analytical, David.
It wasn't obvious from the non-album noodling at the end? Or the fact that the tapping intro isn't quite spot on?
1. I had figured it out by the time he improvised at the end.
2. No. Guitarists don't always play their own stuff note for note.
3. Never believe. Question everything.
mrsbieberfeverluv I think it's great how he embodies the spirit of Eddie but he can adapt to different styles.
Holy CRAP!! I mean DAMN.. dont' think I've ever heard a better cover of my all time favorite VH song... this is an old video... but I"m sure you're well on your way to whatever you set your sights on back in 2014. Great video Jacob, thanks for sharing!!!
I love that this kid does it in his own style.
This is ABSOLUTELY amazing brother. God gave you a beautiful gift and you KNOW HOW TO USE IT!!!
You know its so funny but I figured it out people !!! When we watch and enjoy Jacobs playing and performance we notice that yes he is taking some care to make sure that he looks cool while playing. Yes, he does. But, guess what people !!! After watching every single one of his videos many, many times. This is over a period of a year and a half time span people. It finally clicked !!! Jacobs is just so damn good that what he is playing is actually incredibly effortless and easy for him. He has his shit down so damn tight that he is relaxed and basically laughing at how damn easy this truly is for him !!!! And by the way, he's isn't trying to look and act cool for the camera. Really, he's not. Jacob is not only the best cover guitarist of Van Halen songs in the world, but he is the actual definition of what cool is. If you pick up the latest edition of Webster's, you will find his smiling face right below the definition of COOL.
I agree with you to a certain point on Jacobs coolness. Personally, I just think Jacob expresses the music within him because it is so deep in his core and so close to the surface. This is rare but when someone has it like Jacob, or Steve Vai, they can't hold it in even if they wanted to. AND it feels so damn good to be that in touch with music you don't want to hold it in.
You couldn't possibly be more fight my friend
Christ almighty you don't miss a fucking lick. Your'e a beast dude.
I agree with previous comment on your tone and skill! Top notch my friend!! Best cover I've ever seen!
Bro, absolutely crushed it! Such power on display. Eddie would've been proud.