AJ Paredones Oh you couldn’t be more right. I remember sitting down one day listening to clips of John Mayer playing guitar. Then as soon as he played this riff, I just LOST IT. I had to stop what I was doing because I couldn’t believe what I was hearing. As a guitar player myself, I’m now obsessed with this song. Listened to it for MONTHS. I’m STRIVING to make sure this song is absolutely perfect whenever I play it.
WeTalk440 Oh and I’m sure JM does play this tune a lot too xd I’m having impression from watching his ig streams that he likes to frequently jam around his old badass riffs - no wonder...they’re badass. xd
Hendrix started this style of music, SRV carried it on with a blues rock twist, and John Mayer renewed it and holds the torch high. Yet all 3 have their own signature sounds with their guitar playing. It's interesting to watch John Mayer's transformation over the years. He continues to change his musical vibe from record to record. Now he seems to be in a folk/acoustic stage. He's definitely a versatile musician and I really hope he gets the guitar recognition he deserves soon.
one thing I have noticed in comparing Letterman's show to Leno's is that when it comes to the sound of whoever is performing....i'd say Letterman's soundguys have it together...you can not only hear the lower end of the instruments...you can almost feel it.
At the very least, at least the pop crowd was introduced to the blues and the wonderful world of blues-rock through the John Mayer Trio. I hope they reform so I can see them live.
Not sure I get which post of mine you replied to, but I kind of agree. Mayer IS putting bluesrock out there for the pop audience to see! That's what makes Mayer so special. His platform is the pop genre mostly. He can do something that Mato Nanji, Joe Bonamassa, Kenny Wayne Shepherd and so on cannot do: Bring the genre to the "masses."
yeah, srv did that alot too. and gobs and gobs of jazz players throw things from other artists songs alot. its really cool for the people that recognize the song, its like a prize in the cereal or something
John Mayer has been an upcoming blues legend for some time bud. If you are giving him a real chance like you say you'll be happy when you find the nuggets you like.
Esas 6 seis personas que pusieron no me gusta,seguro escuchan Justin Bieber que les atrofia el cerebro pobres! .. JM el mejor artista que hay, sin dudas :D
Hey mate. Cheers for the explanation. I suppose it was obvious but sometimes you need to ask dumb questions! I didn't actually know that John was a fan of SRV!! But i can see (or rather hear) the benefit of having three amps. His tone and range of tones is awesome.
i saw Matt Schofield live a couple of weeks ago at the cheltenham jazz festival! love it! His band are pretty amazing though, his drummer (a lefty!) very tight and having a keyboard player doing the bass as well is really cool. Dreaming of You sound very similar to come back to bed by mayer mind!! haha. And I agree, pop fist to get the money and contacts, then do other stuff. My favourite guitar player is Steve Cradock.
This was the song that opened the eyes of every blues rock guitarist about John Mayer.
AJ Paredones Oh you couldn’t be more right. I remember sitting down one day listening to clips of John Mayer playing guitar. Then as soon as he played this riff, I just LOST IT. I had to stop what I was doing because I couldn’t believe what I was hearing. As a guitar player myself, I’m now obsessed with this song. Listened to it for MONTHS. I’m STRIVING to make sure this song is absolutely perfect whenever I play it.
WeTalk440 Yes Sir!! 🎸🎸🎸 What you think of his new album? I love it!!
WeTalk440 Oh and I’m sure JM does play this tune a lot too xd I’m having impression from watching his ig streams that he likes to frequently jam around his old badass riffs - no wonder...they’re badass. xd
Who did you think he was?
For me it was that Volkswagen commercial with John rocking on the guitar.
People before this song: John is just a pop singer
John Mayer: Who did you think I was?
Naw, he was making a name for himself to gain that following to introduce his real music
i can barely play this...
he can shred it, sing it, dance around, perform in front of millions, and update his twitter status all at once.
this song is the definition of going straight to the point
Mayer is a complete badass.
man when i first heard this song i thought it was John Mayer doing a Hendrix cover.
good shit this is
Steve Jordan = One of the best.
It's a like a homecoming to Letterman. He was their original drummer before Anton.
He even did a cover of John's song "Bold as Love" actually I think Hendriks even named an entire album after it, in tribute.
13 years later and this is still a joke too advanced
Still too advanced of a joke
Pino+Steve+John= Unfreakinbelievable.
How much talent can you fit on one little stage?!
Pino P. on bass is a killer.
Now gonna lie, that was probably my favorite performance of this song I have ever seen.
Obviously worships Jimi and Stevie Ray so rock on John!
Three effing virtuosos!
A myxolydian always goes hard
Pino Palladino on bass. WOW!
+1 .. John Mayer was lucky to have Pino Palladino, very lucky.. First String, top shelf & one of the finest; Pino P. on Bass. .. .. ..
He was 27 here. That is freakin unreal. 27???
The bass guitar slide in at the beginning goes hard affffff
Softly thumping hard
I remember seeing this when it aired having no idea he could play guitar so well. Jaw literally hit the floor.
it's official he's probably got the sweetest rig in existence!!
you think steve was pumped? the Letterman gig was his back in the day.He's come full circle!
Probably my favorite JM song. Certainly my favorite performance of it. Guy will go down as one of the all-time greats.
Damn John played like it was the last time he'll ever play. He ripped that song and that solo. My favorite performance of this to date!
It's just a reverse headstock, not a restringed left handed guitar -___-
Hendrix started this style of music, SRV carried it on with a blues rock twist, and John Mayer renewed it and holds the torch high. Yet all 3 have their own signature sounds with their guitar playing. It's interesting to watch John Mayer's transformation over the years. He continues to change his musical vibe from record to record. Now he seems to be in a folk/acoustic stage. He's definitely a versatile musician and I really hope he gets the guitar recognition he deserves soon.
one thing I have noticed in comparing Letterman's show to Leno's is that when it comes to the sound of whoever is performing....i'd say Letterman's soundguys have it together...you can not only hear the lower end of the instruments...you can almost feel it.
Christ, that's a lot of talent up on stage there.
this is so tight it could be a studio recording...
steve jordan takes the most simple playing and makes it impossible to recreate
john mayer is simply the greatest guitarist out there right now
This is the BEST performance of that song. He’s so fucking underrated.
At the very least, at least the pop crowd was introduced to the blues and the wonderful world of blues-rock through the John Mayer Trio. I hope they reform so I can see them live.
steve jordan is a beast
i really wish he brings back some more Trio stuff!
John Mayer Live = John Mayer on studio
the biggest of our generation
yup when steve jordan switched to that very last drum beat, that ride cymbal had to build up sound to come through that was great.
he is so creative
and the dinamic changes give his solo character.
That last half of a minute was pure bliss....
Power of Soul - Hendrix!
this is def the best rhythm section since chad and flea...hell, they are the beat!
thats a killer riff man i like it
Yah you gotta love Power Of Soul at the end...nice touch
What a drummer Steve Jordan....
Wooowww, good luck and very nice... John Mayer...
I always always come back to this video
If Steve Jordan practices more, he might be able to get a job on Letterman one day. Maybe.
Damn this guy is just bringing the blues back!!!!
Not sure I get which post of mine you replied to, but I kind of agree. Mayer IS putting bluesrock out there for the pop audience to see! That's what makes Mayer so special. His platform is the pop genre mostly. He can do something that Mato Nanji, Joe Bonamassa, Kenny Wayne Shepherd and so on cannot do: Bring the genre to the "masses."
steve jordan is a real master..totally awesome..check bold as love.
he's got his own signature snare.
yeah, srv did that alot too.
and gobs and gobs of jazz players throw things from other artists songs alot. its really cool for the people that recognize the song, its like a prize in the cereal or something
John Mayer has been an upcoming blues legend for some time bud. If you are giving him a real chance like you say you'll be happy when you find the nuggets you like.
I was about to say that but I see you beat me too it. Knew it was Hendrix as soon as I heard it.
Nothing gets harder and piercer than a myxolydian.
Rise up, blues music! 🔥
steve jordan owning that drum kit at the end
wow...nice...hopefully one of these days i can comprehend what you just said
Esas 6 seis personas que pusieron no me gusta,seguro escuchan Justin Bieber que les atrofia el cerebro pobres! .. JM el mejor artista que hay, sin dudas :D
Who did you think he was? Very groovy.
Yeaaah, I love the ending. And this is really my favorite John Mayer song.
i could tell that he is no ordinary pop player when i listen to Neon
plenty of great guitar player , but John is inspirative
Pino Palladino the KING
THANK YOU. finally positive email and one that makes a lot of sense!
love steve's kit.. dem wood hoopz mmmm
does anyone think that he sends his aqua puss delay n trex replica through the effects loop in his amp or are they jus early in the chain?
the last riff is from my favorite Hendrix tune...."with the power"........
Ryan King power to love
Power of soul
Nobody can cover this song
Guitar way and sing way together is impossible
that outro is sick.
Hey mate. Cheers for the explanation. I suppose it was obvious but sometimes you need to ask dumb questions!
I didn't actually know that John was a fan of SRV!! But i can see (or rather hear) the benefit of having three amps. His tone and range of tones is awesome.
i love that jam they go into at the end
Steve Jordan is the man!
Turning around a left handed guitar to achieve Jimi's effect is just pure genius
This is a actually a right handed guitar with reverse headstock, the song is still genius though
this guy is killing today's artists with is guitar, blows them al away :-|
look 1:58 how he sings that line:-|
and the solo.... he's god
Pino kills it. Full Stop.
how could you play that guitar riff and sing at the same time??!??
I love his guitar! :D
very energetic
this is freakin awesome!!!
Love the cashmere scarf Johnny!
FUCK ME Mayer can play.
Three PHENOMENAL musicians.
wow.I need a doctor.I just had a big dose of groove.These guys rock.
@TheComposer1979 its a blues trio, so just him, pino on bass and steve on drums. Hence the term trio in the band name
Holy shit that beat blows my mind.
brilliant!
especially pino paladino!!
Was he playing through a Fender Vibroverb?
totally 100% it's a really good version of it, "lately days don't seem the same!!" so awsomely wickedness.
idk about a musical genius but hes one of the few blues players left
Steve Jordan! Killing it!
so freakin much groove, gotta love it
the jam at the end is fucking awesome
yes! that was sick!
Anyone know about John's rig? Looks like he's got three amps!?!
Pino is rocking. look at him bopping his head
i saw Matt Schofield live a couple of weeks ago at the cheltenham jazz festival! love it! His band are pretty amazing though, his drummer (a lefty!) very tight and having a keyboard player doing the bass as well is really cool. Dreaming of You sound very similar to come back to bed by mayer mind!! haha. And I agree, pop fist to get the money and contacts, then do other stuff.
My favourite guitar player is Steve Cradock.
what is that effect he uses near the end? sounds likaa wah but I don't see him rocking his foot..
He uses a Keeley Katana Boost. As all the reviews and video/samples I seen. A rockin' pedal
steve jordan rules the world
woahhh that is some sweet guitar john's got. TRY! thats all i can see. anyone know if theres more on it?
2:04 Is john using some kind of pedal? For that like spacey sound in the tone, it sound very uni-vibe’ish
what does he do on 2:48? He just kicks in his wha and leaves it in a certain depth?
I KNOW! ITS INSANE!!! i love john!
Not that all three of these guys aren't, but.... THE DRUMMER IS OFF THE HOOK!!!!!!!!
I love it when John Mayer gets funky and dirty!
yes, mayer has the drummer from slipknot in his blues trio.
I love how he manages to comp for the lack of a whammy bar by sliding up and down the neck.