Thanks! Yea, an astute observation! I play through a Line 6 Helix, it has this feature that allows you change the key of an instrument without retuning it. So even though the Les Paul strings were tuned normally, what comes out of the Helix using that particular patch was down a whole step. That was a big help since my voice isn't quite as high as Bryan Adams.😃
great cover of a great song. You've nailed the sound. I noticed you are playing in the original key positions on your guitar but it's actually a full tone below (C rather than D). I'm guessing you detuned guitars to suit - is that right - or is it something else? i'm working on doing a cover on YT and I was just looking for good examples of the guitar tones- and coincidentally I'm trying to find a key to suit me the original is just a bit too high that's why I noticed. I did it in A which is a 5 semi-tones lower but I'm not sure (yet)
Hey Graham, thanks for the comment. I use a Line6 Helix, it’s great for getting the tones you want, but there’s an added benefit: as part of the patch you can add something that raises or lowers the tuning of your guitar. It’s great for live situations. I also use a Line6 Variax guitar in special circumstances. At the Solstice 19 gig, we played Fleetwood Mac’s Chains which needs an acoustic guitar tuned to drop-D. You can get multiple guitar tunings with the Variax.
@@StMansour Many thanks for the Steve. I wondered if you used a Helix when I spotted the Line 6 amps - and now that I look again I spotted the Helix at your feet. I also use a Helix (LT) - best bit of kit I ever bought. So are you using the Poly Capo block? I'm sort of annoyed with myself - I'm finding it harder than it should be (or I expected) to nail the tone as well as I'd like - probably me! I also do similar (but not nearly as good) videos on RUclips - have a wee look if you like? You're also a very good singer - I'm the opposite but I had a go for the first time on my last video (CCR's "Who'll Stop The Rain"). Your "Eight Days a Week" video is fabulous. Thanks again
@@grahamlyell6774 Ahh... so many things. First, Yes, I am using a Poly Capo block in the patch. I've found Line6's implementation to be reasonably good - some artifacts are detectable, but they're musical enough so that they sound alright; also some delay, but it's not enough to even worry about. When I play live these days, I don't lug an amp with me... I just take the stereo XLRs from the Helix and run them into the PA system :-) I hate hauling amps :-) That line6 amp in the video belonged to some other band. While the Helix (meaning the whole family... Helix LT, and even the Helix plugin that I use as a virtual amp on recordings) is a great tool, it's only as good as the plugins and models. You may want to check out the OwnHammer Impulse Response Libraries. One of the first things I do when I hear a patch that is close, but not quite right -- maybe it sounds a little thin or weak, I replace the amp cabinets with an Impulse Response and spin through the OwnHammer models until I find one that sounds good. Not a guarantee to fix the problems you're having, but I've found this to be a good start on most of the issues I've seen. I checked out a couple of your vids. I thought your vocals on Who'll Stop The Rain were more than respectable for a first try. Did you do the vocals on Overkill?? They were quite good!
@@StMansour Thanks again Steve - I have quite a few Ownhammer IRs so I'll try that. Im working on a video for Summer of 69 - I'd like to "sing" it if I can get something that sound even OK-ish. My drummer pal has done a drum track already -I'm doing the rest. I did backing vocals in the last band I was with and I don't really have any aspiration to sing lead but I'd just like to do as good a job as I can. So although that's my first singing video it took a lot of practice and re-takes until it was OK-sh enough. I've got another done more or less - (the old Stray Cats song - Stray Cat Strut) that I sang - and I'll post it as soon as the drummer records his part. The Overkill vocals were from a track I bought- although I might go back and have a go at it at some point! Thanks again for the pointers - I think I'll give the Variax a more serious consideration too - I'd never really looked into them.
@@fredstriker2042 Thanks Fred, the audio you heard was what went into our mixer. The speakers used at that event didn't sound as nice... at least that's what many people have told me.
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One of the best covers of this song on RUclips hands down.
Thank you very much! Glad that you liked it and I appreciate the comment!😀
That was awesome! Especially the solo at the end!!
Vladimír Dvořák Díky moc, jo a to sólo je špic...!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Thank you Vladimir! 😀😀
Beautiful solo
Hey Amit, thanks for the comment!
One of my favorite songs from the ‘80s. Awesome cover!
Hey Gene! Thanks for the comment, coming from you it means a lot to me! 😀👍👍
i love this music
Thanks Jarrette, I appreciate your comment, glad you liked it. I happen to like that song a lot too! 😀👍
Great song love this song ❤️ 💕 ♥️ 🎵 💜 😍 ❤️ 💕 ♥️ 🎵
Thanks for the comment Gary -- really appreciated, and glad you liked it! 👍👍😀😀
Wonderful Steve, This is really superb! I always enjoy Bryan's songs, a big fan.
I would request you a lot more from his albums! 😁😄
Hey Sudip! Good to hear from you, and glad you liked it!
Una de las mejores canciones del gran Bryan Adams y una versión cover realmente muy buena.
Mi enhorabuena al grupo
Hola Antonio, muchas gracias por el comentario. Realmente lo apreciamos.Yo'me alegro de que te haya gustado.
Very awesome!!
Best cover wowww😍😍😍😍🤘🤘rock on
A very Great sound!
Thanks so much!
Best cover out there
Great job, that beautiful woman singing is awesome 👍
Thank you for the comment! Glad you liked it! And yes, Suzie is an awesome singer! 😀😀👍👍
I like it a lot!!!
NICE!!!!!!!!
Thanks for the comment, Jack! Glad you liked it 😀👍
@@StMansour you picked up a subscriber! It's great to experience someone who clearly enjoys what they're doing.👍
@@jackstem475 -- Thanks very much for the subscribe! I really appreciate that, and it keeps me motivated!
Great job!
Nice job!!!
Nice 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
Hey leno - Thanks for the comment, I really appreciated it. And glad you liked it! 👍😀
Nice band. good saunds.
Hey Dimitry, thanks! I appreciate the comment and glad you liked it! 😀👍
good
Great rendition, really enjoyed it. One question are you tuned down to C?
Thanks! Yea, an astute observation! I play through a Line 6 Helix, it has this feature that allows you change the key of an instrument without retuning it. So even though the Les Paul strings were tuned normally, what comes out of the Helix using that particular patch was down a whole step. That was a big help since my voice isn't quite as high as Bryan Adams.😃
great cover of a great song. You've nailed the sound.
I noticed you are playing in the original key positions on your guitar but it's actually a full tone below (C rather than D). I'm guessing you detuned guitars to suit - is that right - or is it something else?
i'm working on doing a cover on YT and I was just looking for good examples of the guitar tones- and coincidentally I'm trying to find a key to suit me the original is just a bit too high that's why I noticed. I did it in A which is a 5 semi-tones lower but I'm not sure (yet)
Hey Graham, thanks for the comment. I use a Line6 Helix, it’s great for getting the tones you want, but there’s an added benefit: as part of the patch you can add something that raises or lowers the tuning of your guitar. It’s great for live situations. I also use a Line6 Variax guitar in special circumstances. At the Solstice 19 gig, we played Fleetwood Mac’s Chains which needs an acoustic guitar tuned to drop-D. You can get multiple guitar tunings with the Variax.
You might find this quick read interesting: stevemansour.com/music/bts/001-thechain.html
@@StMansour Many thanks for the Steve. I wondered if you used a Helix when I spotted the Line 6 amps - and now that I look again I spotted the Helix at your feet. I also use a Helix (LT) - best bit of kit I ever bought. So are you using the Poly Capo block?
I'm sort of annoyed with myself - I'm finding it harder than it should be (or I expected) to nail the tone as well as I'd like - probably me!
I also do similar (but not nearly as good) videos on RUclips - have a wee look if you like? You're also a very good singer - I'm the opposite but I had a go for the first time on my last video (CCR's "Who'll Stop The Rain"). Your "Eight Days a Week" video is fabulous. Thanks again
@@grahamlyell6774 Ahh... so many things. First, Yes, I am using a Poly Capo block in the patch. I've found Line6's implementation to be reasonably good - some artifacts are detectable, but they're musical enough so that they sound alright; also some delay, but it's not enough to even worry about. When I play live these days, I don't lug an amp with me... I just take the stereo XLRs from the Helix and run them into the PA system :-) I hate hauling amps :-) That line6 amp in the video belonged to some other band. While the Helix (meaning the whole family... Helix LT, and even the Helix plugin that I use as a virtual amp on recordings) is a great tool, it's only as good as the plugins and models. You may want to check out the OwnHammer Impulse Response Libraries. One of the first things I do when I hear a patch that is close, but not quite right -- maybe it sounds a little thin or weak, I replace the amp cabinets with an Impulse Response and spin through the OwnHammer models until I find one that sounds good. Not a guarantee to fix the problems you're having, but I've found this to be a good start on most of the issues I've seen. I checked out a couple of your vids. I thought your vocals on Who'll Stop The Rain were more than respectable for a first try. Did you do the vocals on Overkill?? They were quite good!
@@StMansour Thanks again Steve - I have quite a few Ownhammer IRs so I'll try that. Im working on a video for Summer of 69 - I'd like to "sing" it if I can get something that sound even OK-ish. My drummer pal has done a drum track already -I'm doing the rest. I did backing vocals in the last band I was with and I don't really have any aspiration to sing lead but I'd just like to do as good a job as I can. So although that's my first singing video it took a lot of practice and re-takes until it was OK-sh enough. I've got another done more or less - (the old Stray Cats song - Stray Cat Strut) that I sang - and I'll post it as soon as the drummer records his part.
The Overkill vocals were from a track I bought- although I might go back and have a go at it at some point!
Thanks again for the pointers - I think I'll give the Variax a more serious consideration too - I'd never really looked into them.
Very good. We would go to see you anytime
Bass needs to be turned up. Otherwise outstanding cover guys!
Hey Fred, thanks for the comment! You can never have enough bass :-) 😀👍
@@StMansour likely just me brother ;)
For real outstanding cover. I play in a hobby band and we cover this one also. Love how clean your sound is!
@@fredstriker2042 Thanks Fred, the audio you heard was what went into our mixer. The speakers used at that event didn't sound as nice... at least that's what many people have told me.