I was lucky enough to see SRV way back in his early career when he had the woman singer in the band for a lot of the tunes. It was at SUNY New Paltz in NY for a spring break festival... He was outstanding, and being an outdoor festival you could walk right up to the front of the stage. He wasn't the headliner though, that was Frank Marino and Mahogany Rush, someone who I think is highly underrated... It was an absolutely phenomenal show... Must've been around 1985-86-ish... Good video man, thanks...
Are you suggesting that the title of the video should be Guitar Pilgrim kicks ass and can talk about any kick ass guitar player he wants to since your ass is about to be kicked? I agree.
As a die hard SRV fan, your explanation and description of why Stevie was so great, is one of the best I've heard! Nobody plays with such emotion and every fiber of their soul, like Stevie did. Thanks for making this!
Supposedly, Clapton once said in an interview that he felt like quitting guitar after he'd heard Stevie Ray Vaughan play at concert. Why, you may be wondering. What in Heaven or Hell could have made Slowhand, undoubtedly one of the best guitar players to ever exist, want to put down his guitar forever!? According to Clapton, it was because all lead guitarist's have a sort of well that they draw memorised licks and tricks from when they're playing live. Eventually and inevitably though, that well runs dry and the solo ends. Stevie's well though just seemed to never run out. He could just go on and on, drawing these amazing ideas one after the other from some kind of amazing and totally inexhaustable source. THAT'S how good Stevie Ray Vaugahn was. He inadvertently almost made Eric Clapton put his guitar down permenantly. Also, supposedly he borrowed an acoustic guitar for his MTV Unplugged performance from a fellow muscian. When he gave the guitar back to this bloke, the freaking neck was cracked from Stevie's playing. The man used to play with strings like goddamn telephone cables, and he bent them seemlessly like it was nothing! This is a man I have full confidence could have crushed someones hand like a goddamn can when he shook it. Stevie Ray Vaughan really was totally and completely unique. There will never be another.
Liza Minnelli hosted a party at her house in early 80's and Clapton showed up with his guitar and Stevie was already there jamming and once Clapton heard Stevie Clapton put his guitar back in his car, said bye to everyone and got the hell outta there! SRV was just that good! That story came from a SRV book I've had for yrs.
You sometimes forget how great SVR was, then all you need to do I click on anything live he did and you get bad ass all over you. A friend of mine interviewed him to be in a band he was starting and he was a bad ass guitarist himself, and he said the two were just going in different directions musically. My friend played more a biggie style and SRV was a bit more bluesy. Stevie was a one man show and shared a stage because he enjoyed it, not be cause he needed to.
Great instructional video. I appreciate how you didn't just show off, but instead complimented Stevie's mastery while effectively demonstrating for players of all levels. Videos like this make me fall back in love with playing. Subscribed and Thank you Sir.
Most guitarists think that SRV's playing is somewhat elementary. How sadly mistaken they are. The thing about SRV was his ability to play a consistent rhythm and manage to entwine his lead guitar playing so precisely over the top of those rhythmic passages. He also had humongous hands, fingers and a strength that could crush you. Ad that to a guy who could play like this for hours and hours on end, you still haven't emulated SRV. The size of his preferential guitar strings were like telephone cables... and he could bend them like they were a set of .009's......SRV is so under-rated that it would take an actual 'sit down' with most guitarists and explain to them what kind of player they are up against when you are trying to emulate his style. SRV's hands and mind were entwined with his guitar to a level most players will never understand. SRV never got the recognition he deserved. You could play EVH licks all day long and not even come close to what SRV was doing. Not taking anything from technical players like Ed or anyone else. What I am saying is that most people think because SRV didn't have that "technical" prowess (sound) that he wasn't the same caliber of player that all of our favorites are considered to be. SRV was an anomaly. He was beyond what everyone else was doing. SRV must have been bred from a Strat. I've never seen SRV lag or get tired. It almost seemed as if his stamina was like that of an endurance trainer... the only difference was that he was an endurance guitarist. Please don't forget that he was also an avid vocalist and song writer. Like I said in the beginning.... "highly underrated" ... and I can't think of another famous guitarist that comes close, and even if they did, I would change their strings to an .013 (or larger) and then ask them to do the same thing, in perfect time, ad infinitum. This is why if you ever heard SRV playing from a distance, you would recognize him immediately. I am speaking from experience here because I am one of those guys that can emulate all the Warren Di martinis, EVH's, Yngwies, Vai's, etc... but when it comes to emulating SRV, I just put the guitar down and listen and enjoy. Thanks for doing this video. You hit on all the right points...except for maybe the guitar cables and extreme endurance he had. In a handshake, he could crush you. Unfortunately, not many guitarists have the hands of an iron worker. One other thing: If you watch SRV's longest performances, he doesn't take breaks, and he almost seems to excel as the show goes on...instead of petering out like most guys. Again, an "anomaly" ... there will NEVER be another.....
Tommy Sargeant I have never heard a single musician ever refer to Stevie’s playing as “somewhat elementary.” That just isn’t true. No need to defend. In fact, judging from the array of musicians loving him, SRV will always be a one of a kind legend.
The whole time you were talking about how Stevie's playing was just a flow and no thought, I was about to stand up to pick up an album where this BB King interview excerpt is transcribed, along with those of Clapton and others... and then you insert the clip!!! Awesome dude, what a great feeling!! Thanks for that and for making another great video. Peace.
Carlos Santana has said that a musician makes the ugliest face to create the most beautiful note. As though they are leaving Earth and gravity is pulling on their faces lol.
I’m not sure how you came up on my RUclips suggestion page but I’m so glad it did! I subscribed immediately. GREAT Stevie Ray analysis! SRV also used 13 gage strings. Combined with his playing style truly makes Stevie Ray an absolute guitar hero. You sir are an amazing guitar player as well. I’ve watched several of your videos and I’m impressed by your playing. There’s another great RUclipsr that does amazing music analysis videos called - Wings of Pegasus. Between both y’all I’m learning quite a lot. You both make videos that are so interesting and informative. Thank you for this Stevie Ray Vaughn video. SRV sure left a huge hole in the music world that no one has been able to fill. I look forward to watching more from your channel. ❤️🤘🏼
You gave one of the best analysis on SRVs playing ever. Made me appreciate Stevie Ray even more when I hear you play and break down those signature riffs.
Dude, I don't subscribe to many channels these days, but your playing absolutely rocks. You have the feel absolutely down, and you speak with a humble air about you. Rock on.
This was an EXCELLENT video. I thoroughly enjoyed the break down of your feelings on what made him so great. I was fortunate enough to see SRV once, and today out of over 400 shows I've seen his stands by far out in front. Thanks for making this, it was a brilliant 12 minutes.
The single most in depth talk about SRV I have ever seen on his playing and the importance of feeling the music and living in that moment. You cant fake the face man, when you see someone really feeling what they are playing its obvious to anyone that has ever had that feeling. Great video.
Excellent. You really nail SRV. I've been playing his music in clubs for years and still struggle with the techniques. Great job analyzing what makes up Stevie's playing.
Dude, you are amazing. Not only in your playing, but in your breakdown. As a huge SRV fan and an aspiring blues player, I really appreciate this. Thank you and keep up the good work.
You play so amazingly well! I really really love your take on SRV. Wow! I tried for so many years and I just can't get remotely close to what you do. You are indeed gifted my friend! Thank you.
Okay thank you!!! You are the single best guitar sharing master I've encountered to date. You have such a humility and a strong grasp of the ego and second voice that is attached to most of us that struggle to be who we want to be and who we truly feel we are deep down... but can't quite grab onto when it comes to what we want to experience and share through our playing. Its obvious you are a very lucid individual with the same passion that I share for the electric guitar and the achievements of the masters who influence our passion so greatly. Thank you again. I am a fellow seeker of clarity... yet coupled with compassion and not greed or self glorification. You willfully SHARE your insights as I always have. Keep it up my brother. You're a good man and an incredible talent. I would give an extremity to hear your original material which I imagine to be just as selfless, lucid and skillfully passed on as your instructional videos are presented to all of us lucky viewers. Good to have found you my friend. Wish we could jam. I'm 54. A blues obsessive with deep classic rock roots and currently focused on Josh Smith, Matt Schofield and Eric Gales for the sheer genius improv and technique. I will continue to find new things to challenge myself with until can no longer play or die with a guitar in my hands, whichever comes first. You are amazing not only as a player but as a person, or so it seems. I want to believe that profit isn't your goal...even though that would also be human nature, I can't help but hope for different. You rock and thank again!!
Hi Jonny, thanks for taking the time to comment! Profit is certainly not my goal, if it was, I would be in real estate not playing the guitar, haha. If I can just pay the rent and have something to eat and I can keep doing what I'm doing on youtube, I'm a happy man. Lots of love from Ireland!
English isn't my mother language. But, Man.... your explaination is so very easy to understand. And greatscott.... you play so great as well. Wish I could push that like button more than once 😄. Thanks very much, Man. 🙏🙏🙏
Absolut great video - congratulations! Very well analyzed and very well played. Just like John F says: "The best 12 minutes of instruction on guitar that I've seen on RUclips." I have exactly the same admiration for Stevie Ray Vaughan and it was the biggest fortune in my life that I could see him live in a small town in Germany - Sindelfingen, September 25th 1986. What an impressing experience! Stevie standing there 4 meters away from me with closed eyes doing nothing but being the guitar.
I think you meant to say you are stealing Stevie Ray Vaughan's Tin Pan Alley licks from a guy who "stole" them before you. Why don't you ask yourself who SRV stole those licks from? Point is we all know you guys are just playing or attempting to play an SRV song or songs. That's the difference and I think that was what Guitar Pilgrim way trying to get across to all you guitar bandits out there.
OMG, you are such a great guitar player! So impressive! I've been playing for 45 years and couldn't hold a candle to you. I hope you play out clubs somewhere so that you can so jaws to drop and make a roomful of people very happy! Thanks for yet another great lesson!
Man you sure got the feel of Stevie... Those few tin pan alley notes sequences, goosebumps all the way !! You nailed it, kudo's to you bro, and the posture of humility of yours makes it even better. Hat's off. Gonna pick my 70ies squier strat now and dig some dirty pool !
"i had to practice a bit before I play SRV" - I said the same thing about 10 yrs ago. About thinking, no wonder SRV didn't have to think, he already knew - most gods are all knowing. Awesome job!
Same here... I am obsessed with his playing, maybe not completely obsessed, but close to it. I love burning my forearms with the love struck baby for a warm up ;-). But I would not believe if somebody told me how long it takes to master just one of his songs, until I tried myself... My small piece of advice to anyone brave enough to try: do a lot of forearm, palm and finger exercises and stretches; or you will destroy your hands.
Man this is so awesome, your a great teacher and therapist of how music should be! Be one with the sound; that’s when you have arrived. Keep teach with a great since of humor and skill set. Ty
As a 30-year professional guitarist seven nights away I was skeptical but then after listening for 2 minutes I couldn't dive for the subscribe button quick enough and and a big thumbs-up, this guy's right on the money
Just saw your first video since three so far I am amazed at how good you can emulate the style of others Stevie Ray RaVaughn is hard clocked in as hard you have very good playing hints too good job 👍 over all !
There is so much myth surrounding this. In the early 80s he went to the 13s for a bit and you can hear it on the Texas Flood album. In some instances, you can hear him bending just shy of the intended note. I'm convinced this is when he used the heaviest strings. My theory was reinforced when I read an interview with Rene Martinez where he said that SRV was not that picky about strings. Of course he liked them heavy, but he didn't always use 13s. Also, if you listen carefully to the recordings, you can hear it. The same way you can hear the different Strats he used. Lastly, I've been playing 12s for at least 12 years now and I could easily step up to a 13, though I don't think it's necessary. Point is, when you play a lot, your hands get stronger and most blues players will agree that you want a bit of "fight" in your guitar. I like having to work for the big bends, it makes the music feel and sound more heartfelt. (In my opinion.)
I have watched a lot of videos on srv people have tried the 13 gauge different apps all his tendency’s and u are still the only one who’s got the sound almost right thanks and well done!
your playing my dream guitar. I'm 23 and saving up for an olympic white american strat. I still have a lot of practice ahead of me but ill never quit. I love the blues and am spreading it's joy to my generation
Yes, More SRV Please. I think that I have learned more from two of your videos then the hundreds that I have seen on youtube. Please continue teaching and thank you
More Stevie, I just watched your Pride and Joy style So Excited 12 bar blues video a minute ago where you really take off at the end, is there a part II on that one? He played Montreal a lot in the 80's and I had a chance to see him play live 4 times over the years, awesome shows. He's one of the best
Great video! P.S. Stevie’s endourance (for the early 80’s at least) might have had something to do with him puting cocaine in the whiskey he was drinking 😂😂😂
@@adnel3173 he was doing this -- documentaries online have the band saying it; but watch videos of him playing once he recovered from rehab -- still got it--allegedly the night he died he ripped the set opening for clapton and clapton offered him his seat on the helicopter leaving first out of respect.
hi, my uncle showed me this video and all i got to say, you're awesome man. the explanations are well covered and little examples area nice back up. what ablut one of richie sambora. i didnt saw one well covered and explained as you did with this one.keep it up . youre awesome🤘🎸
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I just discovered your channel & you created an excellent video on Stevie Ray Vaughn . Great explanations & demonstrations of his techniques. I hope you vvill create a 2nd & 3rd video onthis prolithic guitarist . TY
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Great video you've shown me how to do the pride and joy intro properly thanks 🎸🎸🎸
I enjoy these videos you produce even when I can't pick up my guitar, they're also a credit to the artist who you represent (the playing of).
I was lucky enough to see SRV way back in his early career when he had the woman singer in the band for a lot of the tunes. It was at SUNY New Paltz in NY for a spring break festival... He was outstanding, and being an outdoor festival you could walk right up to the front of the stage. He wasn't the headliner though, that was Frank Marino and Mahogany Rush, someone who I think is highly underrated... It was an absolutely phenomenal show... Must've been around 1985-86-ish... Good video man, thanks...
I can't get enough stevie ray Vaughan he's my inspiration so keep em coming!
Caught a couple vids. Nice job. Noticed the Portland shirt. You local to PDX?
The best 12 minutes of instruction on guitar that I've seen on RUclips. This one is a keeper to review again and again.
Are you suggesting that the title of the video should be Guitar Pilgrim kicks ass and can talk about any kick ass guitar player he wants to since your ass is about to be kicked? I agree.
As a die hard SRV fan, your explanation and description of why Stevie was so great, is one of the best I've heard! Nobody plays with such emotion and every fiber of their soul, like Stevie did.
Thanks for making this!
Bun I was going to say the same thing.
Nailed it!
his explanations and descriptions of these guitarist on all his videos are great.. best on RUclips to me
Supposedly, Clapton once said in an interview that he felt like quitting guitar after he'd heard Stevie Ray Vaughan play at concert. Why, you may be wondering. What in Heaven or Hell could have made Slowhand, undoubtedly one of the best guitar players to ever exist, want to put down his guitar forever!?
According to Clapton, it was because all lead guitarist's have a sort of well that they draw memorised licks and tricks from when they're playing live. Eventually and inevitably though, that well runs dry and the solo ends. Stevie's well though just seemed to never run out. He could just go on and on, drawing these amazing ideas one after the other from some kind of amazing and totally inexhaustable source.
THAT'S how good Stevie Ray Vaugahn was. He inadvertently almost made Eric Clapton put his guitar down permenantly.
Also, supposedly he borrowed an acoustic guitar for his MTV Unplugged performance from a fellow muscian. When he gave the guitar back to this bloke, the freaking neck was cracked from Stevie's playing. The man used to play with strings like goddamn telephone cables, and he bent them seemlessly like it was nothing! This is a man I have full confidence could have crushed someones hand like a goddamn can when he shook it. Stevie Ray Vaughan really was totally and completely unique. There will never be another.
Agreed
Well, Clapton sucks, so problem solved. You're welcome.
@@claytonwalter8700 Wow, you want some fishing line to go with that bait?
Liza Minnelli hosted a party at her house in early 80's and Clapton showed up with his guitar and Stevie was already there jamming and once Clapton heard Stevie Clapton put his guitar back in his car, said bye to everyone and got the hell outta there! SRV was just that good! That story came from a SRV book I've had for yrs.
You sometimes forget how great SVR was, then all you need to do I click on anything live he did and you get bad ass all over you. A friend of mine interviewed him to be in a band he was starting and he was a bad ass guitarist himself, and he said the two were just going in different directions musically. My friend played more a biggie style and SRV was a bit more bluesy. Stevie was a one man show and shared a stage because he enjoyed it, not be cause he needed to.
You can't just play it like this; you're not feeling it. You have to make a face.
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zedmelon means this time stamp: 4:30
Same here. Insta subscribed in this very moment.
And of course also the content is great, sorry for not mentioning earlier :-)
zedmelon, good point.
That was gold ...
More Srv and Hendrix
Jimi Hendrix in the window with a face like, "hes pretty good."
You make SRV's playing seem so easy.....I hate you! But I subscribed to your channel😁
YOUR TALKING ABOUT JIMMYS FACE IN THE LEAVES WITH HIS MOUTH MOVING RIGHT
JIMMY IS TAKEN A NAP IN THE LEAVES 9:24, 9:34 AND 9:53
YOUR TALKING ABOUT JIMMYS FACE IN THE LEAVES WITH HIS MOUTH MOVING RIGHT
Jimi like 👁️👄👁️
When you started playing Tin Pan Alley.. omg just got the major chills. Killer cover. I can feel your passion channeling srv.
Great instructional video. I appreciate how you didn't just show off, but instead complimented Stevie's mastery while effectively demonstrating for players of all levels. Videos like this make me fall back in love with playing. Subscribed and Thank you Sir.
Most guitarists think that SRV's playing is somewhat elementary. How sadly mistaken they are. The thing about SRV was his ability to play a consistent rhythm and manage to entwine his lead guitar playing so precisely over the top of those rhythmic passages. He also had humongous hands, fingers and a strength that could crush you. Ad that to a guy who could play like this for hours and hours on end, you still haven't emulated SRV. The size of his preferential guitar strings were like telephone cables... and he could bend them like they were a set of .009's......SRV is so under-rated that it would take an actual 'sit down' with most guitarists and explain to them what kind of player they are up against when you are trying to emulate his style. SRV's hands and mind were entwined with his guitar to a level most players will never understand. SRV never got the recognition he deserved. You could play EVH licks all day long and not even come close to what SRV was doing. Not taking anything from technical players like Ed or anyone else. What I am saying is that most people think because SRV didn't have that "technical" prowess (sound) that he wasn't the same caliber of player that all of our favorites are considered to be. SRV was an anomaly. He was beyond what everyone else was doing. SRV must have been bred from a Strat. I've never seen SRV lag or get tired. It almost seemed as if his stamina was like that of an endurance trainer... the only difference was that he was an endurance guitarist. Please don't forget that he was also an avid vocalist and song writer. Like I said in the beginning.... "highly underrated" ... and I can't think of another famous guitarist that comes close, and even if they did, I would change their strings to an .013 (or larger) and then ask them to do the same thing, in perfect time, ad infinitum. This is why if you ever heard SRV playing from a distance, you would recognize him immediately. I am speaking from experience here because I am one of those guys that can emulate all the Warren Di martinis, EVH's, Yngwies, Vai's, etc... but when it comes to emulating SRV, I just put the guitar down and listen and enjoy. Thanks for doing this video. You hit on all the right points...except for maybe the guitar cables and extreme endurance he had. In a handshake, he could crush you. Unfortunately, not many guitarists have the hands of an iron worker. One other thing: If you watch SRV's longest performances, he doesn't take breaks, and he almost seems to excel as the show goes on...instead of petering out like most guys. Again, an "anomaly" ... there will NEVER be another.....
Tommy Sargeant I have never heard a single musician ever refer to Stevie’s playing as “somewhat elementary.” That just isn’t true. No need to defend. In fact, judging from the array of musicians loving him, SRV will always be a one of a kind legend.
100% on the money
SRV have never been underated. He was always considered one of the goat in blues rock music history.
This is so zen. Not thinking but being. Great advice for playing both the guitar and the game of life.
Best SRV impression I've heard for a long time. Great job :)
check out Matthew Scott, that guy is dead on
Your videos are the best guitar tip videos I've found , so clear, precise, and easy to understand. Also your voice is soo relaxing.
The whole time you were talking about how Stevie's playing was just a flow and no thought, I was about to stand up to pick up an album where this BB King interview excerpt is transcribed, along with those of Clapton and others... and then you insert the clip!!! Awesome dude, what a great feeling!! Thanks for that and for making another great video. Peace.
Carlos Santana has said that a musician makes the ugliest face to create the most beautiful note. As though they are leaving Earth and gravity is pulling on their faces lol.
I saw that ad too lol
I’m not sure how you came up on my RUclips suggestion page but I’m so glad it did! I subscribed immediately.
GREAT Stevie Ray analysis! SRV also used 13 gage strings. Combined with his playing style truly makes Stevie Ray an absolute guitar hero.
You sir are an amazing guitar player as well. I’ve watched several of your videos and I’m impressed by your playing.
There’s another great RUclipsr that does amazing music analysis videos called - Wings of Pegasus. Between both y’all I’m learning quite a lot. You both make videos that are so interesting and informative.
Thank you for this Stevie Ray Vaughn video. SRV sure left a huge hole in the music world that no one has been able to fill.
I look forward to watching more from your channel. ❤️🤘🏼
Hey, please do a video of DAVID GILMOUR !!! You're amazing!
I came here to tell these exact same words. I'm glad someone wrote it before me. Thanks boi
That would be great.
Right on 👍🏼
yes plss!!!
“Thought gets in the way.” .... The secret to life. Great review and instruction. Incredible playing.
117 jealous lowlives who gave thumbs down.
I appreciate your passion and skill and articulation! I give you an A+
You gave one of the best analysis on SRVs playing ever. Made me appreciate Stevie Ray even more when I hear you play and break down those signature riffs.
AMAZING tone, amazingly well played sir hats off!
Dude, I don't subscribe to many channels these days, but your playing absolutely rocks. You have the feel absolutely down, and you speak with a humble air about you. Rock on.
This was an EXCELLENT video. I thoroughly enjoyed the break down of your feelings on what made him so great. I was fortunate enough to see SRV once, and today out of over 400 shows I've seen his stands by far out in front. Thanks for making this, it was a brilliant 12 minutes.
The single most in depth talk about SRV I have ever seen on his playing and the importance of feeling the music and living in that moment. You cant fake the face man, when you see someone really feeling what they are playing its obvious to anyone that has ever had that feeling. Great video.
I surely appreciate listening to and learning from one great artist covering another great artist. Thank you. Keep going!
Great video! I'd definitely enjoy more videos about either Stevie Ray Vaughan or other blues guitarists.
This is great! Would love to see you review Rory Gallagher’s technique as well! Another amazing, yet underrated player.
Please...worth subscribing just on the hope!
Yea... Rory Gallagher is amazing!
@@abhinavguitar yea rory.
Yes please 😃
Great playing and teaching ! Thank you Guitar Pilgram ! Keep On !
I’ve watched a million guitar videos and I just wanted to say this one was really special. Lots of good information - subbed!!
Brilliant demonstration, useful too and so exciting - Thank you.
Nice video. Tin Pan Alley's full tutorial would be amazing))
Excellent. You really nail SRV. I've been playing his music in clubs for years and still struggle with the techniques. Great job analyzing what makes up Stevie's playing.
Fantastic lesson and walkthrough of some of Stevie's playing techniques, thank you for this one ;)
Dude, you are amazing. Not only in your playing, but in your breakdown. As a huge SRV fan and an aspiring blues player, I really appreciate this. Thank you and keep up the good work.
Jimi Hendrix is staring from the photograph behind with a look on his face..that's not bad!
Dude your flipping amazing! I’ve been listening to srv and messing with a guitar for decades and this is illuminating
I my humble opinion, SRV is the G.O.A.T!!!!!!!! One can never get enough of Steve!!!!
You play so amazingly well! I really really love your take on SRV. Wow! I tried for so many years and I just can't get remotely close to what you do. You are indeed gifted my friend! Thank you.
You definitely deserves more subs man. Amazing work and playing ! Thanks from France
Okay thank you!!! You are the single best guitar sharing master I've encountered to date. You have such a humility and a strong grasp of the ego and second voice that is attached to most of us that struggle to be who we want to be and who we truly feel we are deep down... but can't quite grab onto when it comes to what we want to experience and share through our playing. Its obvious you are a very lucid individual with the same passion that I share for the electric guitar and the achievements of the masters who influence our passion so greatly. Thank you again. I am a fellow seeker of clarity... yet coupled with compassion and not greed or self glorification. You willfully SHARE your insights as I always have. Keep it up my brother. You're a good man and an incredible talent. I would give an extremity to hear your original material which I imagine to be just as selfless, lucid and skillfully passed on as your instructional videos are presented to all of us lucky viewers. Good to have found you my friend. Wish we could jam. I'm 54. A blues obsessive with deep classic rock roots and currently focused on Josh Smith, Matt Schofield and Eric Gales for the sheer genius improv and technique. I will continue to find new things to challenge myself with until can no longer play or die with a guitar in my hands, whichever comes first. You are amazing not only as a player but as a person, or so it seems. I want to believe that profit isn't your goal...even though that would also be human nature, I can't help but hope for different. You rock and thank again!!
Hi Jonny, thanks for taking the time to comment! Profit is certainly not my goal, if it was, I would be in real estate not playing the guitar, haha. If I can just pay the rent and have something to eat and I can keep doing what I'm doing on youtube, I'm a happy man. Lots of love from Ireland!
English isn't my mother language. But, Man.... your explaination is so very easy to understand. And greatscott.... you play so great as well. Wish I could push that like button more than once 😄. Thanks very much, Man. 🙏🙏🙏
Absolut great video - congratulations! Very well analyzed and very well played. Just like John F says: "The best 12 minutes of instruction on guitar that I've seen on RUclips." I have exactly the same admiration for Stevie Ray Vaughan and it was the biggest fortune in my life that I could see him live in a small town in Germany - Sindelfingen, September 25th 1986. What an impressing experience! Stevie standing there 4 meters away from me with closed eyes doing nothing but being the guitar.
I'm stealing your Tin Pan Alley licks and I'm not even sorry about it. Nice playing brother!
I think you meant to say you are stealing Stevie Ray Vaughan's Tin Pan Alley licks from a guy who "stole" them before you. Why don't you ask yourself who SRV stole those licks from? Point is we all know you guys are just playing or attempting to play an SRV song or songs. That's the difference and I think that was what Guitar Pilgrim way trying to get across to all you guitar bandits out there.
Yeah I know Bob Geddins wrote the original but try ask someone if they know who that is...........
I've become a super Fan. Clear, concice, efficient teaching on how to play with tasty feel. Keep'em coming. It's all solid gold
SRV was an unbelievable musician...but he was also high as a kite most of the time....maybe one explanation for his endurance XD
OMG, you are such a great guitar player! So impressive! I've been playing for 45 years and couldn't hold a candle to you. I hope you play out clubs somewhere so that you can so jaws to drop and make a roomful of people very happy! Thanks for yet another great lesson!
You understand the faces - life phylosophy. Subscribed
Yes! More SRV!!! You make it all "make sense" the way you break it down. Great work!
Awesome video. Thank you. And yes, more videos on SRV would be welcome.
Excellent video, covered many of the salient points of guitar touch and technique
You have great feel and virtuosity. You're either super-gifted or worked a long time trying to cop Stevie Ray.
Hey man!!
I just recently pick up a blues guitar
And found your videos that are very helpful
Thank you
Excellent video, thanks. I would appreciate video about John Frusciante
Man you sure got the feel of Stevie... Those few tin pan alley notes sequences, goosebumps all the way !!
You nailed it, kudo's to you bro, and the posture of humility of yours makes it even better.
Hat's off.
Gonna pick my 70ies squier strat now and dig some dirty pool !
Stevie was definitely a beast on guitar well done mate!!!
Really enjoy this site and the talent you have in showing us how amazing the great guitar players are!
I love SVR the way he plays is from another world, so yes please do more of the master blurs player
I love your method, your an exceptional guitarist! thank you. MD
If he did 7 reasons why Betty Crocker baked a mean cake? I'd watch, cool vids!!
Excellent playing dude! Thanks for the lesson
"i had to practice a bit before I play SRV" - I said the same thing about 10 yrs ago. About thinking, no wonder SRV didn't have to think, he already knew - most gods are all knowing.
Awesome job!
Same here... I am obsessed with his playing, maybe not completely obsessed, but close to it. I love burning my forearms with the love struck baby for a warm up ;-). But I would not believe if somebody told me how long it takes to master just one of his songs, until I tried myself... My small piece of advice to anyone brave enough to try: do a lot of forearm, palm and finger exercises and stretches; or you will destroy your hands.
Man this is so awesome, your a great teacher and therapist of how music should be! Be one with the sound; that’s when you have arrived. Keep teach with a great since of humor and skill set. Ty
you just make a face its impossible to do without. I have been saying this for years!!!
Brother, you completely nailed Stevie's touch, tone and feeling! Great job and tons of useful info here! Kudos!!!
Exellent! I would appreciate more SRV
Best breakdown of Stevie's skills i've ever seen. Thank you.
Awesome, yes please, do another lesson about SRV☺️
As a 30-year professional guitarist seven nights away I was skeptical but then after listening for 2 minutes I couldn't dive for the subscribe button quick enough and and a big thumbs-up, this guy's right on the money
I love these videos. Please do John Mayer! :)
Just saw your first video since three so far I am amazed at how good you can emulate the style of others Stevie Ray RaVaughn is hard clocked in as hard you have very good playing hints too good job 👍 over all !
Yes, I really enjoyed this video. Awesome rendition at 00:29, 6:09 and 9:20. Three reasons why Guitar Pilgrim kicks ass!!
Thanks man!
U happen to know song names?
@@tigrantrchunyan8966 Rude mood, Tin pin alley, Texas flood
Great video!!! 😁
Fantastic style study....
SRV also used heavy 13 guage strings!
m1o9o8r6e _ I always wondered what size strings he used. Thanks for the info!
That’s still blows my mind
@Angel Correct sir! SRV had a very special custom set of string gauges.
There is so much myth surrounding this. In the early 80s he went to the 13s for a bit and you can hear it on the Texas Flood album. In some instances, you can hear him bending just shy of the intended note. I'm convinced this is when he used the heaviest strings. My theory was reinforced when I read an interview with Rene Martinez where he said that SRV was not that picky about strings. Of course he liked them heavy, but he didn't always use 13s. Also, if you listen carefully to the recordings, you can hear it. The same way you can hear the different Strats he used. Lastly, I've been playing 12s for at least 12 years now and I could easily step up to a 13, though I don't think it's necessary. Point is, when you play a lot, your hands get stronger and most blues players will agree that you want a bit of "fight" in your guitar. I like having to work for the big bends, it makes the music feel and sound more heartfelt. (In my opinion.)
@Angel Yes it is true. Ask the man who was in charge of his instruments. Try playing the guitar with piano strings.
Very good piece of work! Nice intervals with the explanations and playing, great video!!
Great Licks! Great Man! SRV ! Thank you for this. The SRV Circle made me smile. I, too had noticed that!
I have watched a lot of videos on srv people have tried the 13 gauge different apps all his tendency’s and u are still the only one who’s got the sound almost right thanks and well done!
Stumbled upon this, subscribed right away.
One of the best guitar videos I’ve ever seen on youtube!
No words!!!! Just enjoy your talent, thanks for sharing....GREAT.
Your playing and your TONES!!! Awesome tone.
Hey buddy, your channel and videos kick ass man! PLEASE do one on Rory Gallagher!
I love Rory Gallagher!
Me too, we are from the same town also, I feel him in my blood and think that the blood would warm with a lesson from your fine self!
your playing my dream guitar. I'm 23 and saving up for an olympic white american strat. I still have a lot of practice ahead of me but ill never quit. I love the blues and am spreading it's joy to my generation
The intro was fucking awesome 🤟
Stunning, Thom your expertise is inspiring Thanks
6:05 that was amazing
Yes, More SRV Please. I think that I have learned more from two of your videos then the hundreds that I have seen on youtube. Please continue teaching and thank you
You play veryyyyyyyyy niceeeeeeeee. I loved your explanation about the faces!! lol
If you don't make the "face" maybe guitar is not for you. 😞😔😖
I enjoy yr presentations. Really good work. Greetings from Switzerland.
He had Strong ass hands. Coming from a guitar player for 23 years
Yeah big hands is a feature of alot of great guitarists. Mine are not so big.
damn dude, your explanation was super accurate and knowledgeable. Blown away. Thanks for helping me progress.
That was good. Could you please do it again, this time with the same size strings SRV played?
Edit: I'm kidding.
hahahahahahaah . Peace
More Stevie, I just watched your Pride and Joy style So Excited 12 bar blues video a minute ago where you really take off at the end, is there a part II on that one? He played Montreal a lot in the 80's and I had a chance to see him play live 4 times over the years, awesome shows. He's one of the best
Great video!
P.S. Stevie’s endourance (for the early 80’s at least) might have had something to do with him puting cocaine in the whiskey he was drinking 😂😂😂
is it a joke or was he actually doing this ? 😂
@@adnel3173 he was doing this -- documentaries online have the band saying it; but watch videos of him playing once he recovered from rehab -- still got it--allegedly the night he died he ripped the set opening for clapton and clapton offered him his seat on the helicopter leaving first out of respect.
It did, but who wasn't doing it back then? It didn't affect his playing which he proved when he quit.
THE TEXAS TORNADO
Robert Belloff He kicked it !! Got clean !!
Even Cochin his fingers would fall off != JUST DRIVEN to Excellence !!
RIP STEVIE !!!!
❤️❤️🙏🇨🇱🎶🎶🎶🖖🖖🖖🖖
Thank you very much for this video! Loved it! Lovely playing BTW 😉👍👍
hi, my uncle showed me this video and all i got to say, you're awesome man. the explanations are well covered and little examples area nice back up. what ablut one of richie sambora. i didnt saw one well covered and explained as you did with this one.keep it up . youre awesome🤘🎸
Amazing!! John Frusciante please!
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Great analysis as always! Keep’m coming!
Man I wish my fingers where longer i just cant get that thumb over thing
Then you need a longer thumb, not longer fingers.
Dave Parsley hahahahahaha ha hahahahhaaaahahahahaha hahahahahaha you said I need a longer thumb hahahaha hahahaha huh huh huh huh you did a funny hurdy hurdy har har !
I just discovered your channel & you created an excellent video on Stevie Ray Vaughn . Great explanations & demonstrations of his techniques. I hope you vvill create a 2nd & 3rd video onthis prolithic guitarist . TY
Very awesome video!
Could you ever do a video about John frusciante?
Why do people ask for another artist when the focus is clearly SRV? If you want another artist, go fucking find it.