John started wearing the headphones mainly for hearing protection. He found that during rehearsals for the 2021 tour and the first few shows he was getting significant ringing in his ears afterwards so he started wearing the headphones to mitigate that. He said in addition to that he liked wearing the headphones because of how well he could hear himself and the band which allowed him to be more dynamic and expressive with his playing.
I never saw Jerry but I got to see Dead & Company last fall and John's playing was life altering. I've been working on Brown Eyed Women, while trying to include the uniqueness of the Dallas 2021 performance. Fun times for sure!
Idk what round means lmao. But to me mayer sounds mire bluesy, and jerry sounds more busy/jazzy. But mayer does an amazing job of doing a jerry like tribute to jerry but while making it his own and adding his touches. This is the blueprint for what I am trying to become as an improviser. You’ve helped more than you know, brother. You and stitch method are the best guitar teachers on youtube for rather than teaching people to memorize stuff note by note you show us how to get that kind of sound while still being original. That’s true musicality. Now I just can’t play things the same way every day. I’m gonna drive a band crazy 😂
I soooo appreciate you Michael. The guitar knowledge and passion you bring but equally as powerful for me is the heart you bring to these videos. I can feel the love you have for music, and also the struggles you have been through, and to me that’s what music is all about - sharing the human condition. One video really stood out to me in that regard, I believe it’s Brokedown Palace. Anyway, I know you have a lot of admirers. Count me among them. Peace and love brother!
As always, Nice commentary, good analysis. The remaining band members from the original lineup did well in choosing John to fill those enormous shoes. John, during his tenure has most certainly put in his time listening to what his predecessor was doing. John has also done an outstanding job recognizing and incorporating what has come before and giving a gracious and courteous nod toJerry while still being able to incorporate is own sensibilities. John is walking a fine line and doing it with the grace and awareness of who he is playing with and who he is playing to. Also, interesting commentary on hunting 3rd’s, you did a vid analysis’ on a live GD song, I can’t remember if it was a sugaree, but you were pointing out how Jerry was hunting 4th’s. I guessing the song and how the player is interpreting it in the moment and what key it is in can influence what one may be hunting for at any given time. Jerry also had a tendency to weave an dance around the root more and land on it only when you ear was begging to hear it.
John started wearing the headphones mainly for hearing protection. He found that during rehearsals for the 2021 tour and the first few shows he was getting significant ringing in his ears afterwards so he started wearing the headphones to mitigate that. He said in addition to that he liked wearing the headphones because of how well he could hear himself and the band which allowed him to be more dynamic and expressive with his playing.
I think Jerry is smiling and contented with John taking the tunes to a new place.
jerry drove each verse to a new level with a different solo each time 9/11/87 for example
I can't hear any of you over Bobby's 12th fret harmonics...
God what I’d give not to have Bob’s guitar quacking like a duck over everything
Philadelphia 2021 morning dew has one of the best John Mayer solos ever. Check it out 👍
I never saw Jerry but I got to see Dead & Company last fall and John's playing was life altering. I've been working on Brown Eyed Women, while trying to include the uniqueness of the Dallas 2021 performance. Fun times for sure!
We need a Bird Song
it is gratifying to see how much reverence these kids (Palmisano and Mayer) have for the maestro.
Idk what round means lmao. But to me mayer sounds mire bluesy, and jerry sounds more busy/jazzy. But mayer does an amazing job of doing a jerry like tribute to jerry but while making it his own and adding his touches. This is the blueprint for what I am trying to become as an improviser. You’ve helped more than you know, brother. You and stitch method are the best guitar teachers on youtube for rather than teaching people to memorize stuff note by note you show us how to get that kind of sound while still being original. That’s true musicality. Now I just can’t play things the same way every day. I’m gonna drive a band crazy 😂
I am clueless to musical notes but I enjoy they way you break it down. Makes me appreciate these songs even more. Great channel.
His voice is great for this great tune....
I soooo appreciate you Michael. The guitar knowledge and passion you bring but equally as powerful for me is the heart you bring to these videos. I can feel the love you have for music, and also the struggles you have been through, and to me that’s what music is all about - sharing the human condition. One video really stood out to me in that regard, I believe it’s Brokedown Palace. Anyway, I know you have a lot of admirers. Count me among them. Peace and love brother!
You display impressive knowledge of triads at
Watched/listened to this countless times so I’m psyched to watch your vid tonight my man. Forever grateful!
John started this headphones this tour saying it helped him hear the band better. Im all for it!
Spent the night breaking down Sugaree and then found this after I had the basic rhythm down. So helpful and insightful.
Your run at
I love, love your passion for the guitar and music. Top notch channel. Never a bad video!
As always, Nice commentary, good analysis. The remaining band members from the original lineup did well in choosing John to fill those enormous shoes. John, during his tenure has most certainly put in his time listening to what his predecessor was doing. John has also done an outstanding job recognizing and incorporating what has come before and giving a gracious and courteous nod toJerry while still being able to incorporate is own sensibilities. John is walking a fine line and doing it with the grace and awareness of who he is playing with and who he is playing to. Also, interesting commentary on hunting 3rd’s, you did a vid analysis’ on a live GD song, I can’t remember if it was a sugaree, but you were pointing out how Jerry was hunting 4th’s. I guessing the song and how the player is interpreting it in the moment and what key it is in can influence what one may be hunting for at any given time. Jerry also had a tendency to weave an dance around the root more and land on it only when you ear was begging to hear it.