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  • Опубликовано: 24 ноя 2024
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    Every time I hear this song, it stays in my head for days.
    I tried to make up for the missing string section with some E-Bow guitars. Tuning is GBDF♯AD, capo first fret.

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  • @stilllife4u
    @stilllife4u 9 дней назад +2

    Been playing music sense 1967 . Play 6 instruments + . And a music instructor . Played in Big Bands ,Country Bands , Show Bands . Trios . Single act + Played with friends and myself with several national acts . Gave lessons to others who have played with national acts . Done TV , radio concerts .... + To me this is the one single most beautiful piece of music I have ever heard .

  • @meursault7030
    @meursault7030 11 месяцев назад +21

    Christ, man, I keep coming back to listen to this. Beautiful.

    • @GTRalso
      @GTRalso 3 месяца назад

      Good call. Christ was a man but God at the same time. So hard to fathom for sure.

    • @meursault7030
      @meursault7030 3 месяца назад

      @@GTRalso Sure he was, champ.

  • @JasonSchmidt-1979
    @JasonSchmidt-1979 4 месяца назад +12

    I just listened to this with headphones and was transported to another dimension of existence.

  • @sireliot2149
    @sireliot2149 2 года назад +9

    I just realize this is how I learned about Nick Drake. Thank you sir!

  • @jazzizm
    @jazzizm 4 года назад +51

    a Nick Drake cover on lapsteel. that is awesome

  • @synthnseq
    @synthnseq 4 года назад +45

    What you've done with the panned acoustic guitars needs to be mentioned as well, that in itself is really rewarding to listen to!

    • @lukecyrus
      @lukecyrus  3 года назад +19

      Thanks! Nylon on the left and steel string on the right.

  • @andythefork
    @andythefork 2 года назад +20

    I'm dumbfounded, spellbound, speechless. This is heavenly and brain-tickling for someone with extreme sound sensitivity

  • @webbyenfield
    @webbyenfield Месяц назад +1

    What a lovely interpretation of a song from the great Nick Drake. Heavenly.

  • @livewire4495
    @livewire4495 2 месяца назад +4

    Your Arrangement and production are Outstanding. Hauntingly Beautiful. 😎

  • @ChadwickRider
    @ChadwickRider 3 года назад +15

    Nick Drake used so many alternate tunings that he can be difficult to figure out sometimes. Picked this out right away, very well done.

    • @lukecyrus
      @lukecyrus  3 года назад +9

      Yes, and I was almost shocked when I found that this one is in standard tuning!

  • @BabaDontKnow
    @BabaDontKnow 2 месяца назад +1

    Stunning and hauntingly beautiful treatment of a classic Drake tune. I'm still mesmerized....

  • @MrBuzzthecat
    @MrBuzzthecat 2 года назад +20

    Nick Drake's music is haunting special and River Man one his best..Your interpretation capytures the melancholy and is simply gorgeous!

  • @PaisleyPatchouli
    @PaisleyPatchouli 2 года назад +12

    I believe if old Nick was still around, he would love this! :)
    Most excellent cover!

  • @mymuses4336
    @mymuses4336 26 дней назад

    ABSOLUTELY STUNNING COVER...YOU CRACKED MY HEAD OPEN AND ALLOWED ME TO TAKE FLIGHT DURING THIS PERFORMANCE! ^..^

  • @carlmarks8170
    @carlmarks8170 2 года назад +3

    Beautiful cover version of a great song. This is why I love RUclips.

  • @MrPatdeeee
    @MrPatdeeee 3 года назад +17

    One of the most beautiful renditions on this "celestial" song I have ever heard. And of course, only Luke Goetze can do this. For he is innately talented from Heaven for sure. Thanks kind Sir for sharing this beauty with us.

  • @stilllife4u
    @stilllife4u 8 дней назад

    Have it on loop .All day .

  • @nealmatthews3048
    @nealmatthews3048 4 года назад +3

    Breathtaking. Flawless technique, but one doesn't even care about that as much as the soaring places this takes you.

  • @DennisAnthonis
    @DennisAnthonis 3 месяца назад +1

    You had me floating along a slow moving river and dreaming.

  • @dasbinmich
    @dasbinmich Год назад +5

    I have listened to this countless times. It is so comforting, calming, and peaceful. It's almost putting me to sleep now.

  • @dalebaker959
    @dalebaker959 2 года назад +3

    Hauntingly beautiful

  • @SLoMo4
    @SLoMo4 3 года назад +6

    at that middle section at like 1:41 on, my heart was in my goddamn throat

  • @NUNUA
    @NUNUA Год назад +1

    Amazing! I'm going through your videos the all day.

  • @APPAREIL365
    @APPAREIL365 4 года назад +17

    a real poem and 4 minutes of fulness between the disasters. Thank's Luke!

  • @GregoryBrown6283
    @GregoryBrown6283 2 года назад +2

    WOW !!! Breathtakingly beautiful

  • @lesliestevenson5261
    @lesliestevenson5261 3 года назад +2

    The ten seconds of video after you stop at the end...required for most of us to just sit and shake our heads in disbelief at what we’ve just heard. Superb and very tasteful cover. Well done.

    • @lukecyrus
      @lukecyrus  3 года назад

      Oh wow, I never noticed that had happened. Thank you very much indeed!

    • @lesliestevenson5261
      @lesliestevenson5261 3 года назад

      @@lukecyrus namechecked you to @heavypiano on RUclips, does a lovely version on solo piano....do a duet! Would be beautiful I bet!

  • @miguelshake
    @miguelshake 7 месяцев назад +3

    What a beautiful performance; Brilliant

  • @donlopeaguirre112
    @donlopeaguirre112 3 года назад +2

    Apparently, this song was made for steel. Incredible. Thanks.

  • @IvorThomas
    @IvorThomas 4 года назад +38

    You have put some really nice renditions but man, this one is beautiful.

    • @lukecyrus
      @lukecyrus  3 года назад +1

      Thank You!

    • @deanmary1969
      @deanmary1969 2 года назад

      @@lukecyrus Thank you Sir ol couple way down in TX

  • @DJ-yc1rc
    @DJ-yc1rc 3 года назад +4

    I could listen to this cover a thousand times and never get tired of hearing
    Thank you Mr G
    You made my day

  • @pml394
    @pml394 4 года назад +4

    A pillow full of hauntingly beautiful sounds to rest my tired ears against

  • @theLukedishwasher
    @theLukedishwasher 3 года назад +5

    This is an instrument mastered, and what an inspiration. Unique. Just fabulous.

  • @josephalford6253
    @josephalford6253 3 года назад +4

    Love these recordings. They're just ahhhhhh...Thank you sir.

  • @ricardorazo10
    @ricardorazo10 3 года назад +3

    Wow! I was completely transported somewhere else while listening to this. Amazing.

  • @thebestian
    @thebestian 3 года назад

    I got lost listening to this. In a good way. just...compelled to listen for what would come next.

  • @ArminAdams
    @ArminAdams 4 года назад +4

    I love the slide twang it brings to a totally non-country song. Opposites do attract. Incredible skills, I pull my hat.

  • @StevieWyatt
    @StevieWyatt 9 месяцев назад

    I've had this on repeat for about half an hour now!! I've always liked this song, but it lends it self SO well to this instrument. And you play it beautifully.

  • @gaoldias
    @gaoldias 4 года назад +19

    I think if Nick Drake were alive to hear this, he would be blown away!

    • @MrPatdeeee
      @MrPatdeeee 3 года назад +2

      "I think if Nick Drake was (NOT were) alive to hear this, he would be blown away!".
      I believe that MOST musicians and many that are not musicians, would be blown away at the talents of Luke Goetze. I have been playing and taught the steel guitar for over 70 yrs; and he is one of THE greatest players I have ever seen.
      He has a "touch and tone", that few will ever have. Awesome! It has to be innate, for that can not be learned IHMO.

    • @andrewroffey
      @andrewroffey 3 года назад

      @@MrPatdeeee Andrew Galloway was correct: Were, not was. It's called the subjunctive tense:expressing a wish or possibility.

    • @ThereIsNoOtherHandleLikeMine
      @ThereIsNoOtherHandleLikeMine 3 года назад

      @@MrPatdeeee When you correct someone only to find out that you are the one who is wrong...
      "Were" is correct.
      Reminds me of the English teacher who tried to tell me that "They" is not a personal pronoun for gender neutral context. smdh

  • @funkyjones
    @funkyjones 4 года назад +6

    Hauntingly beautiful...lyrically executed with finesse.

  • @dashboardcrown
    @dashboardcrown 2 месяца назад

    Your playing and tone are incredible. But the backing tracks are the unsung hero here! Such tasteful strumming and "string" parts. So good!

  • @silvio76504
    @silvio76504 4 месяца назад

    wonderful version

  • @suephillips-st3jw
    @suephillips-st3jw 2 месяца назад

    Gorgeous
    Some hints of Jeff Beck's phrasing there ❤️

  • @MirlitronOne
    @MirlitronOne 4 месяца назад

    Deserves more likes - excellent.

  • @Zcoleman401
    @Zcoleman401 Год назад +2

    Man this lap steel adds so much to this tune! Well done Luke!

  • @meursault7030
    @meursault7030 11 месяцев назад

    Amazing cover. I now routinely play this immediately after the original. They're perfect companions.

  • @insider_english1594
    @insider_english1594 2 года назад +3

    absolutely sublime !! ❤️

  • @tedhart7708
    @tedhart7708 Год назад +1

    Man! Mesmerizing! Lovely!

  • @RG-vx1kj
    @RG-vx1kj 3 года назад +2

    Hi Luke, of all of your songs I have listened to, I like this one the best. More please ...... I'm sending a contribution to the worthy cause.

  • @rubbadubdub6543
    @rubbadubdub6543 3 месяца назад

    Magical - thank you!

  • @jeromejoy4479
    @jeromejoy4479 4 года назад +5

    Put a smile on my face this morning. Thanks Luke.

  • @sasquash1957
    @sasquash1957 4 месяца назад

    A killer version, thank you for introducing us to it

  • @geraldvoss5494
    @geraldvoss5494 3 года назад

    Seriously Good for the Soul, much thanks for sharing your wonderful gifts, 👏

  • @mothereartha7
    @mothereartha7 4 года назад +1

    Man that’s smoking, eye watering faithful testament to a master.

  • @ygrekelpm69
    @ygrekelpm69 3 года назад

    Excellent job... Very nice

  • @stavrou0
    @stavrou0 Год назад

    I have been on a Nick Drake binge for the last week. Then I see the masterful cover. You did this song justice. Cheers to you!

  • @MychaelAllenMusic
    @MychaelAllenMusic 7 месяцев назад

    Sounds sooo good!

  • @johnbarleycorn699
    @johnbarleycorn699 2 года назад

    Luke . . .you the man !

  • @paulcoalson9738
    @paulcoalson9738 4 года назад +1

    Has a certain warmth and mellowness to it . Nicely done .

  • @bobconnor1210
    @bobconnor1210 2 года назад

    Stunning! Love to Nick Drake. We miss you, man.

  • @FreesyTube
    @FreesyTube 4 года назад +2

    This is simply incredible. I don't even know what to say. Thanks Luke

  • @azcorazon844
    @azcorazon844 4 месяца назад

    Awesome brother

  • @hitsonacousticguitar
    @hitsonacousticguitar 4 года назад

    Sounds so sweet

  • @AndySalinger33
    @AndySalinger33 3 года назад +3

    Betty came by on her way
    Said she had a word to say
    About things today
    And fallen leaves.
    Said she hadn't heard the news
    Hadn't had the time to choose
    A way to lose
    But she believes.
    Going to see the river man
    Going to tell him all I can
    About the plan
    For lilac time.
    If he tells me all he knows
    About the way his river flows
    And all night shows
    In summertime.
    Betty said she prayed today
    For the sky to blow away
    Or maybe stay
    She wasn't sure.
    For when she thought of summer rain
    Calling for her mind again
    She lost the pain
    And stayed for more.
    Going to see the river man
    Going to tell him all I can
    About the ban
    On feeling free.
    If he tells me all he knows
    About the way his river flows
    I don't suppose
    It's meant for me.
    Oh, how they come and go
    Oh, how they come and go

  • @eightrodway
    @eightrodway Год назад

    Great touch, great tone, beautiful!

  • @aipsong
    @aipsong 4 месяца назад

    WOW!!!Thanks!!!

  • @dobrofool
    @dobrofool 2 года назад +2

    Absolutely love this. My favorite cover was Lee Ritenour. But this. Wow. Phenomenal. I’m guessing you are playing the guitar on the backtrack (?). Well done!

  • @daithesaes
    @daithesaes Год назад

    Beautiful. Thank you.

  • @stevenchurney2416
    @stevenchurney2416 5 месяцев назад

    Blown AWAY THISMorn

  • @scootb7400
    @scootb7400 2 года назад

    Wowowow! This really hits the spot. Thanks

  • @unstrung65
    @unstrung65 4 года назад +1

    Achingly beautiful version of a Nick Drake song ----- even his hand motions add to the 'touch' he has on his instrument

  • @davidcasper4825
    @davidcasper4825 Год назад

    Wow! Masterfully done.

  • @itslateandimfat
    @itslateandimfat 4 года назад +1

    I've never heard anyone own a ND song like this.

  • @jdoucetteguitar
    @jdoucetteguitar 3 года назад

    watched this again (as i do)....So amazing in every way

  • @anuraggill1162
    @anuraggill1162 3 года назад

    Very nice tone and nice sweater too......🎄🎄🎄

  • @BCTGuitarPlayer
    @BCTGuitarPlayer Год назад

    Stunning...

  • @malikrath9503
    @malikrath9503 3 года назад

    Wow, very very cool. Thank you very much.

  • @DJ-yc1rc
    @DJ-yc1rc 3 года назад +3

    Question
    Your left leg controls a volume pedal I see to swell the volume correct?
    What kind of strings do you use?
    What’s the tuning ?
    Those are high dollar Lap steels I saw online, got an extra one?
    I’ll use it
    Just can’t get this song out of my head
    Thanks for the tune. It’s beautiful

  • @thomasmartinscott
    @thomasmartinscott 2 года назад

    That is really inspiring! Thank You.

  • @germona
    @germona 4 года назад +1

    what a beautifull sound in that lapsteel, and very well played. Thanks

  • @jdoucetteguitar
    @jdoucetteguitar 3 года назад

    I am simultaneously humbled and inspired by your performance.

  • @karst41
    @karst41 3 года назад

    I needed to hear that. Thank you

  • @jeremiahtalentscout3780
    @jeremiahtalentscout3780 3 года назад +1

    I got chills all over! This is sooo good! Keep it up!! 🥰💯👏

  • @UkuleleBobbyKemp
    @UkuleleBobbyKemp 3 года назад +1

    Gorgeous mate! My fave ND song, and so lovely with your ‘steel vibes... 🥰🙏. Bobby 🌺🎵

  • @davemassie3726
    @davemassie3726 4 года назад +1

    BEAUTIFUL! Thank you Luke.

  • @Thegoldpandaparty
    @Thegoldpandaparty 4 года назад +1

    Music for the soul, a beautiful piece yet again!

  • @smokeyrainbows
    @smokeyrainbows 4 года назад

    Very sweet.

  • @mymuzikzlife
    @mymuzikzlife Год назад

    Great !

  • @nlumby
    @nlumby 4 года назад

    ...OUTSTANDING

  • @costa1434
    @costa1434 3 года назад

    I have no words to comment all your performance. I'm speacheless. Just wish you all the best and thank you for your time shared with us. With love greetings from Rome@Italy

  • @cab5000fi
    @cab5000fi 2 года назад

    Thanks!

  • @BrianMennell-r9b
    @BrianMennell-r9b Год назад

    I never stop loving this, I play it so much ,
    I think it’s the most and best representation of a love for nick drake.
    I’d love a copy ?

  • @muddysludge7117
    @muddysludge7117 4 года назад +1

    Well Played Sir.

  • @livewire6925
    @livewire6925 4 года назад +1

    I live just south of Nashville. I wish you could visit sometime . You could play both these classics and your own compositions. The quality of musicians is awesome, but you would be unique in this Guitar town. You could play some outstanding venues and be appreciated by Music lovers and meet some very supportive peers!

    • @gillesserrigny6324
      @gillesserrigny6324 4 года назад

      Dont let pass the chance Luke ( Or a good time).
      Thanks for the tuning.

    • @lukecyrus
      @lukecyrus  4 года назад +1

      I’d love to come! Somebody there also owes me a beer!

    • @johnrourke4363
      @johnrourke4363 3 года назад

      @@lukecyrus I'm guessing a Rolling Rock then.

  • @johnhiggins6800
    @johnhiggins6800 3 года назад

    That was Incredible!

  • @JasonSchmidt-1979
    @JasonSchmidt-1979 2 года назад

    Ok, this is outstanding! I’m subscribing

  • @thewonderingnomad
    @thewonderingnomad 2 года назад

    You are brilliant, 8 wish to be as good as you oke day, and as for the Duesenberg Fairytale, it's such a beautiful looking and sounding guitar.

  • @andrewroffey
    @andrewroffey 4 года назад +1

    Spooky! Ethereal! Thanks Luke.

  • @3lil0rd82
    @3lil0rd82 4 года назад

    Truly fantastic

  • @larrymayberry2312
    @larrymayberry2312 4 года назад

    Simply amazing

  • @jongriffinblues
    @jongriffinblues 3 года назад

    Why am I only allowed to like this once?