Day 184!! "Mayonaise," by The Smashing Pumpkins.
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- Опубликовано: 4 окт 2024
- Whew! Where to begin...
Alright, first and foremost: thank you so much to everyone for putting up with SIX MONTHS OF MUSIC! This all started back in April of this year. I was upset with myself for not playing my guitar enough. I only picked it up on Wednesdays and Sundays (for church) and was wondering how I could get myself to actually play more often. I came up with the idea of the #songaday challenge, and wondered how long I might be able to keep it up. I needed it to be truly challenging (or else why do it?) and I needed to be kept accountable from someone other than myself or those closest to me. That is how it turned into a six-month-long-on-the-internet challenge. I decided to wait until July 1st to start, that way it could finish on December 31st.
I was very nervous at first that I would not have enough songs to carry me through, so a few days before the start of this endeavor I began writing down a list of song titles, from a few disorganized song books and from memory. This soon became very tedious and cluttered, so I enlisted the help of good ole Microsoft Office and created an Excel spreadsheet to get myself organized. Two days before the start, I had just over TWO HUNDRED songs on my list! Sure, some of the songs were gonna be sketchy at best, but I at least felt confident that I had enough material.
A few weeks into the challenge, I even re-organized all of my song collection into neat binders with sheet protectors, making it super easy to add new songs to the collection, which I did. Big time. As of today, I have well over THREE HUNDRED songs on my list, and it is still growing as I learn new songs or remember old songs that I had long forgotten.
Now, about today's song...
You may have figured out along the way that I am a fan of The Smashing Pumpkins (see Days 1, 15, 83, 146, and 184) but this song has a special place in my heart. This song is dedicated to an old friend of mine who is no longer with us. He passed away a few years ago. Way back in the day, when I was even worse at guitar than I am now, this friend tried to teach me this song so that we could play the two-part-guitar intro together. I just couldn't get it and he was so frustrated with me.
As I began recording this song today, I tried to say a few words about how this song will always remind me of my good friend Gabriel Davis, but I just couldn't get through it. After saying a few words, I would get so choked up that I couldn't sing the song. So I decided that I would just record the song without saying anything, and write down all of my emotions in the video description. After several takes, a decent version of the song was captured, and I went to upload it. That is when my awesome computer (or my awesome computer skills) decided to permanently DELETE the file. It was gone forever...
I had no choice but to record the song again, and I felt that this time I had better at least say SOMETHING, lest it delete itself again...
So here it is, the end of an era, at least for me. This really has been challenging for me to set aside time every single day for six months to record and upload a song, but it was also very fun and rewarding. A big, big thank-you to my wife, Menda and daughter, Jasmine, for tip-toeing around the house while I was recording. I have learned tons of new songs along the way, met new people via the Internet, and read lots of wonderful comments and interesting song requests. So, from the bottom of my heart...
THANKS EVERYONE!! HAVE A HAPPY NEW YEAR! KEEP SINGING!! GOD BLESS YOU ALL!!
The two-guitar parts of this song, while simple, still give me chills today the same way they did back in 1993.
Great job, sir!
GroovesAndLands Yes, me too! It takes me back to a very different time in my life. My friend Gabriel really wanted us to play the two parts, but I kept messing up. He was so frustrated with me, Lol!
Thanks for the comment, I hope all is well.
I love you, Billy Corgan, and The Smashing Pumpkins, changed my whole life and made me feel music for the first time long ago. I would do anything to see them back in 94-95
I was very fortunate to see them in 1994, with The Reverend Horton Heat and Red Red Meat, @ The Sunken Garden in San Antonio Texas. Was an amazing, life-changing show!
Changed my life too! Got me through some hard times. Saw them in 96 at the palladium in Hollywood. So amazing
The song of my youth. My melancholy youth...
melon collie and the infinite sadness 😮!!!
Honest deepest Respects from Nuremberg Germany, my friend! Also how you describe your feelings over all the months. Honest and naturally. Thank you!
@evelynu.paullongworth200 thank you for the kind comment!
I am learning mayonnaise with a friend and stumbled across this. This is such an awesome cover, you have a great voice man! Also, very beautiful words in the description - Rest In Peace to your friend, I’m sure he is up there playing the other part along with you ❤️
That is a very nice thing to say, man. Thanks for those kind words, you made my day.
I went through a difficult breakup many years ago and I had this song on repeat as it just reminded me of my time with her. It's still a difficult listen but one of my fav songs of all time. Thank you for covering it years ago!
@@gkrockover oh man, thanks for sharing that.
Seriously can't get over how good this is man...and it helped me learn this awesome song.
Thank you very much! I'm glad it helped.
love this song and you absolutely crushed it man! I just saw SP live a few weeks ago and loved it. You did this song justice. This is a song that I could listen to for hours on end and love playing on the guitar. Sorry to hear about your friend but he still lives through you!! Awesome work brother.
I subscribed in the first 30 seconds of the video. So genuine, god...
Thanks for subscribing! I am truly humbled by your kind words.
Thanks so much for that, Dude!!!
@rafarac hey, thanks for the comment!
I feel strange with this song...
It has an special place in my heart...
Nice cover!!
Your sound and feels were so real...
testigos de omi thank you. This is a very emotional song for me. Keep up your good music. I've watched some of your videos. Kudos!
shit, he really sang and played with the spirit... just how this song should be heard. majestic 💖
Your realness and rawness is beautiful dude. The emotion that you put into this is awesome. Keep rocking.
Thank you very much for that kind comment!
I've been looking at covers for this song and you know what? I like yours the best because your real!
You have a really good voice! And your rhythm is there you got it man! Great job 👍👍👍
Wow! Thank you very much for those kind words. I am so glad you like this cover.
Goose bumps! Very nice job of an amazing song
Thanks so much!
Dude. This got me crying. Powerful 👍 especially after reading the description
Thank you, it was a difficult song to record for that same reason. I appreciate your comment!
that was awesome!
Thank you!!
I’m a bit of a hard sell when it comes to literature, art, music, etc. I’m into some fairly technical stuff. You absolutely rocked this, man. Best cover of this truly amazing song I’ve seen yet. Don’t stop playing; you have a gift.
Wow! Thank you very much for that kind and uplifting comment.
@@freakstarrguy post more! We love your covers
@@bishsk825 you are awesome, thank you! I've been laying low for a while, but it might be time to start it up again.
@@freakstarrguy I just had to watch this again. I remember how hard it was for me to learn this song, especially the artificial harmonics. For what it’s worth, I have zero doubt that Gabriel would be really proud of you.
@@wickedmikes5281 thank you very much. I sure do miss that guy.
It was really touching, man. One of the best versions of this song I’ve ever heard. 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
Thank you very much.
Awesome cover. I'm sure your friend is proud of you out there beyond time.
Thank you!
IMO the best acoustic version here on RUclips. Congrats man 👏🏻
Wow, thank you very much for that awesome compliment!
Good stuff. and a great song. Your buddy would be proud. 👊🏼
Thanks so much!
such a difficult piece to play, congrats mate!!!
I appreciate the kind words, thanks!
This is so raw you sang with so much emotion it's impossible for me to not be moved genuinely and nice cover 👏
Thank you very much for that nice comment!
Wow!! I Immediately started crying. 😞 Is such powerful song!! ❤️
Thank you! Yes, this song gets me every time.
Thanks bro ILY stay in there
*hang in there
@Ooooooop314 thank you very much!
I agree please come back for another series. Fills so good .much appreciated. Don't leave us. 1990s😉🐦🎈
I just found this video in my RUclips home and as a Smashing Pumpkins fan I quickly played it. I wish I found this channel earlier, you’re great and I love how i can feel your emotions through playing and singing. Best version of ‘mayonaise’ for me.
Thanks so much! I am humbled by your kind words. So glad you enjoyed this video.
Very nice brotha, great tribute to your buddy. Can feel the emotion
This made my day. Can’t believe I hadn’t came across this earlier as this is my favorite Smashing Pumpkins song. You are amazing and I’m deeply sorry for your loss. Thank you. 🙏
Thanks very much for those kind words!
Great job on the song & congratulations on completing your 6 month quest. AWESOME!
I really appreciate that!
really good sir!!!!
Thank you very much!
And just like that its 1993 and Im driving home from from Half Moon Bay on a sunny October day listening to this in my Acura. Thanks man.
Very cool, man, thanks for that comment!
Bravo!!! 🤜💥🤛 Great job sir! This is also one of my favorite SP songs and holds a special place in my heart as well. Thanks for sharing!
congratulations brother
Hey, thank you!!
Really good job....
Thanks so much!
Beautiful. Thank you for sharing this!
I appreciate those kind words!
Bravo
Thank you!
lovely..........
Thank you i really injoy wacthing you play i came here looking for a lesson on son of a gun but i found your video on it im glad i did man i really appreciate you 184 days is pretty long take care man hope your doing well.
Thank you very much for the nice feedback! Son of a Gun was one of the very first songs I could play all the way through with my grade school garage band. It's not hard to play on guitar; in fact, I'd say that the drums and bass parts are more difficult (at least in the Nirvana version).
Yes, it was a long 184 days of music, but I am so glad that I did it. All is well here on the home front, thanks again!
Great version of a great song.
Lots of memories evoked listening to this. My Father requested this to be played at his funeral, which we did. It raised the roof! Great work and keep it up. Cheers, Paul
Thank you for sharing that memory, and for your kind words.
This really touched my heart. Thank you for sharing your beautiful playing and voice
I appreciate that very kind comment. Thank you!
Sorry for your loss. You did a great job.
Thank you very much.
Been a pumpkins fan since I was old enough to discover music. Loved the video brother, and I'm sorry for your loss. Keep on jamming man!
This guy deserves so many more views... you killed it!
Thanks so much!
Wow. Just wow. Thank you. This was so good.. You brought me back ❤️
Very inspirational, nice work!! I'm very sorry for you're loss, I'm sure you're friend would have been amazed to hear this... Keep it up!
You are very kind, sir. Thank you for the nice comment.
Absolutely brilliant. Thoroughly enjoyed that one👍🏻
Thank you!
Woah.....dude me gustaaaa
Thanks man!
I find your story regarding this song so incredibly touching and I'd like to thank you for sharing that. Music has such a profound ability to remind us of past personal experiences, in my opinion at least. I think this song means a lot to many people, and it's interesting to hear the different reasons and contexts as to why.
Your words about this challenge and your friend inspired me something. Good job sir. To you and your family, God bless you all.
Thank you so much! Blessings to you and yours.
Respect man, I can't imagine how though it must be to learn or even hear this song again. I'm sure Gabriel would be very proud of this performance.
man i loved it, i hope you are doing well. you made me cry, very feeling it
That voiceee!!!
Deep and very emotional song from a very troubled soul. It hits me hard every time I hear it as it brings sad time in my life in 1997 in my marriage. Great cover ty!
Thank you for your kind words. I have similar emotions with this song.
I love how you let music communicate with your inner most being, your sou. Keep it up buddy. All love from🇵🇭
You are very kind! Thank you for the words of encouragement.
@@freakstarrguy by the way, what tuning were you in?
@@emmanuelpantinoplebernales3393 this was a standard tuning, but down 1/2 step. So... Eb, Ab, Db, Gb, Bb, Eb
my favourite actor gary oldman playing my favourite smashing pumpkins song. it can’t get any better.
Very good choice of actor!
Amazing cover and best one I've ever heard
Thanks so much, Jace. I appreciate those kind words.
Great job! I read your notes and think this is a great tribute to your friend. I wouldn’t have been able to talk about it either. Smashing Pumpkins have been my favorite band since I first heard them in ‘96. I’d love to learn how to play this one day!
Thank you for those kind words! Smashing Pumpkins has a special place in my heart, and their songs can always bring back memories and feelings of a time long ago.
You are amazing, I will learn to play the guitar like yo do
Please do! You can be even better!
Playing both parts somehow always 3 or 4 guitars involved in this song hats off brother
feels so good, dude
Wow. You sound great! I'm very sorry to hear about your friend. I'm going to check out your other videos.
Thank you very much! For the kind words, and for the subscribe.
Sounds like a milestone for you, fantastic choice, great song. Did a great job too.
Thank you very much! It was a long six months.
Great job 👏 it's a doozy of a song, for sure...also beautiful
I appreciate that very much!
Dude .... you killed it! Fantastic job.
Hey thank you very much!!
That was amazing 🤘
Thanks!
Love this, RIP to your friend.
you really feels that...and I take it
Fantastic Song…..
Thank you!!
thanks to you for this incredible & romantic song and for subcrive to my channel ! keep on with the guitar and the Pumpkins the best goth romantic group of the 90s .....
I always come back to this, one of the best acoustic covers for this song in yt, imo. Been a year since I first heard it or so. Keep the good work. Hope you are doing well. Greetings from Argentina.
You are too kind! Thank you very much. Blessings to you from Texas.
Excellent!
I appreciate that!
AMAZING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
bondstreet15 thanks very much!
Man that’s great love that rendition on standard tuning! U rock bro kudos to you!
Thanks so much!
Dude that’s awesome cover 🙌🏽
Thanks very much man!
wow man this is amazing. I loved it.
Thanks so much!
Thank you!
I love this song !!! Siamese Dream is the best album in my life
Thank you! Yes, I have listened to that entire album hundreds of times.
Really good cover! Though I think I prefer this song (when played acoustically) to be played in the original alternate tuning. ( Eb Bb Bb Gb Bb D )
Your standard (well 1/2 step-down) tuning rendition worked pretty well on acoustic, though!
Good job on this! I’m a massive Pumpkins fan.
Thank you very much! I agree, there's no comparison to the sound of those chords in the original tuning.
So so good!!! Absolutely loved your version!!! Would love to see the tab you used for standard tuning
Thank you for your kind comment! I think I actually tabbed this out for someone once before. It might be buried in the comments.
Nice
Liked it... Nice greetings from BERLIN
Danke schon!
Enjoyed this, well done!
Thanks so much!
Great
Thank you, Michael!
Great cover!
Thank you!
Bravo 👏
Thanks!
Song begins at 1:15
Yup.
This is Great
I appreciate that!
Amazing sir!
Samuel Cunha thank you very much!
Lovely guitar playing man!!
Thank you very much!
The best cover I've heard. This is hard to do with one guitar
Wow, thank you so much!
Muy bueno! cantado con huevos, excelente.
Ton interprétation guitare& chant est au top mec, chapeau bas.
Merci beaucoup pour ces aimables paroles!
Great cover!! 👏
Thank you!
Thank you sir
Great voice! Spot on like billie
Thank you! Not quite like him, but I really appreciate the compliment.
Earned a sub from me, I had a great guitar teacher named Kenny Corday, sadly he is no longer with us anymore. One of the first songs I learned with him was February stars. I understand your pain and appreciate the awesome content. Funny how music can hold a memory of someone so well. Thank you.
Thank you for the sub, and for the kind words. Yes, music is powerful like that.
AMAZING WAY TO END THE SERIES
incredible vocal
Thank you very much!
I love love love, you are like me