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  • Опубликовано: 27 июн 2024
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    (0:00) Fade to Black
    (1:18) To Live is To Die
    (2:10) Master of Puppets
    (3:21) Sanitarium
    (4:27) Breadfan
    (5:54) One
    (7:47) My Friend of Misery
    (8:47) Nothing Else Matters
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  • @CharlesAlexanderAllred
    @CharlesAlexanderAllred  5 лет назад +450

    Sheet music/tab: www.musicnotes.com/l/V5gMb
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    • @MARKBBOICE
      @MARKBBOICE 4 года назад +10

      If I had the tabs I'd be able to place this entire video in a week

    • @b.b.b.a.a.a2414
      @b.b.b.a.a.a2414 4 года назад +1

      Perfect!!!!!!👍👍👍👍👌👌👌👌👌

    • @drivinsouth651
      @drivinsouth651 4 года назад +1

      Awesome, dude! Absolutely fabulous; thanks for posting!

    • @UpcomingJedi
      @UpcomingJedi 4 года назад

      But will they let you play any of this at the guitar store when you go BUY a guitar? No. DENIED! Just like stairway to heaven at the NAMM

    • @robotzombie3546
      @robotzombie3546 4 года назад

      That’s a flamenco guitar, not classical, yes?

  • @TobyReese
    @TobyReese 3 года назад +3254

    We don’t deserve that transition from Fade to Black to To Live Is To Die. It’s too good for us.

    • @mr.rubicon1193
      @mr.rubicon1193 3 года назад +91

      Am is the best chord.

    • @judahbgameshd4849
      @judahbgameshd4849 3 года назад +23

      @@mr.rubicon1193 one of the better open chords, I love c7 tho

    • @larsulrock9017
      @larsulrock9017 3 года назад +18

      It would ha e made for a smooth transition to the unforgiven aswell

    • @oscarbuenrostro4343
      @oscarbuenrostro4343 3 года назад +12

      I play that transition too while practicing. It sounds beautiful

    • @thedancingguy828
      @thedancingguy828 3 года назад +18

      Dm is Powerfull in my opnion

  • @ro3843
    @ro3843 3 года назад +3503

    "When I was a teenager, I used to sit in my room late at night and play Metallica on the guitar. Now that I have three music degrees, I sit in my room….late at night….and play Metallica on the guitar…." ~ Charles Alexander Allred

    • @newtreevision
      @newtreevision 2 года назад +44

      Hell heck ya!

    • @kaleemsummally5976
      @kaleemsummally5976 2 года назад +109

      Proof that even with 3 music degrees you still end up sitting in your room late at night playing Metallica on the guitar without a job!

    • @novxstrs_yt
      @novxstrs_yt 2 года назад +43

      @@kaleemsummally5976 college is a waste unless your interested in police, teaching, government, doctor, or engineering

    • @sukhmandersingh4306
      @sukhmandersingh4306 2 года назад +30

      @@novxstrs_yt its a waste nonetheless you still have to learn everything by yourself

    • @russellcoleman1353
      @russellcoleman1353 2 года назад +27

      Good things don't ever change.

  • @arianyousefi393
    @arianyousefi393 2 года назад +841

    I'm a classical guitarist.
    I'm also a metallica fan.
    This is just too amazing for me.

    • @CharlesAlexanderAllred
      @CharlesAlexanderAllred  2 года назад +31

      Awesome! Thanks!

    • @Sjw9u3i2ish
      @Sjw9u3i2ish 2 года назад +7

      Same

    • @andreijurca5546
      @andreijurca5546 Год назад +1

      Check out a ballad version of the song Metal Militia ruclips.net/video/YxyqOE-sukk/видео.html

    • @user-te3sp7xi8p
      @user-te3sp7xi8p 10 месяцев назад

      same here

    • @colibri_art
      @colibri_art 9 месяцев назад +6

      I feel ya, dude..The beautiful sound of metallica played on an acoustic just gets to you..And, truly, it's inspiring to see and hear how he plays... I wish I could play like that later on in my guitar journey... :) 🤘

  • @frieltube
    @frieltube 2 года назад +620

    Hearing these songs played on the acoustic guitar really makes you appreciate how well written they are.

    • @soundmapper
      @soundmapper 2 года назад +38

      I've found that there is something in a well crafted song, that it can seemingly be played in multiple genres and sound natural.

    • @Docsjeff
      @Docsjeff Год назад +5

      ABSOLUTELY!!!Amazing works of art.

    • @ILYC0608
      @ILYC0608 Год назад +6

      very well said. To be able to incorporate a symphony (S&M) into their music illustrates your point. The depth and breath of the melodies and riffs are poetic.

    • @stevebanning902
      @stevebanning902 Год назад +3

      just wait until you hear music arranged for the piano..

    • @ThisHandleFeatureIsStupid
      @ThisHandleFeatureIsStupid Год назад +2

      It's a classical, but yeah.

  • @corban.b789
    @corban.b789 4 года назад +2164

    Can we just take a moment to take in the fact that he did this all in one go.

    • @sensequest
      @sensequest 4 года назад +66

      hes played each one hundreds of times before this i bet

    • @aqualung1466
      @aqualung1466 4 года назад +18

      Sure. But none of these are particularly difficult to play. Nonetheless, a terrific job and very cleanly recorded with an excellent guitar tone.

    • @luna-md1vc
      @luna-md1vc 4 года назад +23

      And the transitions are amamzing

    • @heckivice8093
      @heckivice8093 4 года назад +10

      I cant believe this isn't the top comment

    • @tommybear4458
      @tommybear4458 4 года назад +1

      Could be he did each track then ghost played while they where playing

  • @inspectrgajit
    @inspectrgajit 4 года назад +2493

    You know the metal is good when it holds up on acoustic

  • @islanublar4561
    @islanublar4561 3 года назад +229

    The best thing about metallica is that they aren't just about being metal and thrash only, they also have a beautiful clean and harmonious sound

    • @aodhanodonnell2148
      @aodhanodonnell2148 8 месяцев назад

      Unlike slayer who are brilliant musicians who write music that is utter crap

    • @jaketaylor8176
      @jaketaylor8176 5 месяцев назад

      ​@aodhanodonnell2148 slayer isn't crap, just extreme thrash different shit. I would say though their music makes ZERO sense. They preach that Christianity is nothing but a lie and is incredibly reckless but the singer is a practicing catholic like huh😂😂

  • @c0reftw717
    @c0reftw717 3 года назад +125

    The fact that you did it all in one go so clean is amazing

  • @pakito9931
    @pakito9931 4 года назад +1276

    I had a moment of realisation with this video , how blessed my generation is for the internet and all the amazing artists that share their work for free. Thank you

    • @CharlesAlexanderAllred
      @CharlesAlexanderAllred  4 года назад +65

      Awesome

    • @joshd1071
      @joshd1071 3 года назад +19

      Ikr its amazing how much we have :" ) Praise God! and Remember, never forget how dark or hard things get, You ARE important

    • @jeffwilson9711
      @jeffwilson9711 3 года назад +6

      Absolutely! I grew up with Metallica..
      I was feared being a metal in old times 😉😂

    • @newtreevision
      @newtreevision 2 года назад +3

      yes!

    • @jeffhanneman7123
      @jeffhanneman7123 Год назад +3

      that is actually sad that you consider yourself lucky for money perspective. Earning it is far more valuable. I used to go to my local music shop and buy K7's upon covers until I found a jewel.

  • @qianbao9414
    @qianbao9414 4 года назад +267

    The fact that all of these songs can be played so beautifully on the classical guitar with no effects is a testament to the awesome musicality of Metallica

  • @treetopflyrite
    @treetopflyrite 3 года назад +159

    Hetfield's feel for melody is undeniable. I believe that is one key reason why Metallica went to the stratosphere above the others - There are more technical thrash bands - but they could not hold up like this with a single instrument and no effects or band to support. Hetfield is a poet. True art is timeless and makes a way for others to join in. These tunes stay with you and offer consolation over and over again. Kudos to the player - 1 take, clean, both feel and technicality are there.

    • @tillman40
      @tillman40 Год назад +7

      And they abandoned the melodic music that we relish. Now they just make songs they can easily play live

    • @aquatichighs
      @aquatichighs 8 месяцев назад

      James is a beast of a musician.

    • @paulflynndoyle87
      @paulflynndoyle87 6 месяцев назад +1

      Allot of the melodical intros were written with Cliff Burton being the main composer they stopped after he died. Not because they got lazy. Burton was a master composer .

    • @thedoctor1346
      @thedoctor1346 5 месяцев назад

      @@paulflynndoyle87 Metallica never stopped writing melodic intros, where are you getting this from? It's like you haven't listened to anything they've done post-Master of Puppets. Cliff's contribution was massive but let's not pretend like most of Metallica's melodies and harmonies weren't written by James.

    • @MiguelCruz-bb8cz
      @MiguelCruz-bb8cz 5 месяцев назад

      Finally!! Someone put that feeling into words

  • @fihtah8243
    @fihtah8243 3 года назад +352

    you've no idea how many times i listen to this. whenever im having a tough time, bad day or just to chill and relax. on top of that its slowly building up the desire to pick up a guitar and start learning to play.

    • @CharlesAlexanderAllred
      @CharlesAlexanderAllred  3 года назад +28

      Awesome! Glad you enjoy it :)

    • @SJoriis
      @SJoriis 3 года назад +6

      I agree... this is awesome

    • @fihtah8243
      @fihtah8243 3 года назад +4

      @@danceparty769 yap already did. started last december.

    • @bobrock9758
      @bobrock9758 3 года назад +3

      @@fihtah8243 how’s it going?

    • @fihtah8243
      @fihtah8243 3 года назад +6

      @@bobrock9758 loving every sec of it. working on november rain solo now. thanx for asking.

  • @Neshkan
    @Neshkan 6 лет назад +2849

    that seamless transition from "fade to black" into "to live is to die"...im stealing that one for sure!!!

  • @1728CHUMCHUMN
    @1728CHUMCHUMN 4 года назад +1188

    Crazy these young punk kids composed such masterpieces

    • @phillippichardo9658
      @phillippichardo9658 4 года назад +110

      drunkards too lol

    • @patricknelson1471
      @patricknelson1471 4 года назад +84

      drugs give hell of skills

    • @adamaj74
      @adamaj74 4 года назад +142

      It's not age, but sorrow that gives birth to such haunting beauty.

    • @benparsons4979
      @benparsons4979 4 года назад +7

      *metalhead

    • @largecoke4087
      @largecoke4087 4 года назад +52

      Very true. And they themselves haven't been able to reproduce this level of work in many years.

  • @lomobster
    @lomobster 2 года назад +27

    All the dislikes are from the ladies that saw that ring on his finger

  • @jakejereczek1499
    @jakejereczek1499 3 года назад +163

    That was nothing less than brilliant. Stringing, tempo, harmonics, incredibly well done

  • @skitzosmurf4324
    @skitzosmurf4324 4 года назад +407

    12 minutes straight, no edit, precision playing. Awesome job man

  • @GuilhermeKonflanz96
    @GuilhermeKonflanz96 5 лет назад +1535

    (0:00) Fade to Black
    (1:18) To Live is To Die
    (2:10) Master of Puppets
    (3:21) Sanitarium
    (4:27) Breadfan
    (5:54) One
    (7:47) My Friend of Misery
    (8:47) Nothing Else Matters

    • @hawk8403
      @hawk8403 5 лет назад +9

      How I wanted him to jam breadfan all the way with that guitar.

    • @toure42yaya
      @toure42yaya 5 лет назад +11

      Dude there is NOONE in here that doesn't know the songs

    • @rainman42
      @rainman42 5 лет назад +5

      U have to do call to ktulu like that!!

    • @toure42yaya
      @toure42yaya 5 лет назад +1

      @Agente 177 Delta Team 12 year old?

    • @toure42yaya
      @toure42yaya 5 лет назад +1

      @Agente 177 Delta Team knew it..

  • @karoltbg
    @karoltbg 3 года назад +95

    I have to say "Thank you" to RUclips's recommendations.

  • @nateplayzyt8152
    @nateplayzyt8152 3 года назад +250

    You hear “One” and think, “oh, this is simple and easy” and then.....no

    • @desmondthompson4834
      @desmondthompson4834 3 года назад +5

      There’s quite a bit that can be learned by a beginner but it’s when you start getting deep in the song is when it gets complicated, I’m a beginner so therefore I play like half of the song lol 😂 😅but most of the parts that he is playing you can get, Im learning from the tabs app, helps a lot

    • @EvandroEstima
      @EvandroEstima 3 года назад +5

      It actually is pretty easy, except for the solo hahaha keep trying and youll get It in no time

    • @lukas_roseen
      @lukas_roseen 3 года назад +2

      Its not that hard acually. The first riff is wery to learn but the solo gets a bit more complicated. It took me a about a year to learn the whole intro on the song and i practiced like 10 minutes a day or less.

    • @Gabrostil
      @Gabrostil 3 года назад

      I got to be honest, One is not that hard, the hardest part is just the last solo and a little of the the solo after the second chorus, the riff is just strange to get put like 2 weeks and almost everyone can pulled it out i think

    • @juanarocha8629
      @juanarocha8629 3 года назад

      It is for a few seconds

  • @outl0r
    @outl0r 4 года назад +602

    After watching this a few times over the last 48 hours. I've dusted off my old guitar, tuned it up and started playing again. Thank you sir.

    • @CharlesAlexanderAllred
      @CharlesAlexanderAllred  4 года назад +41

      Awesome!!

    • @_Bizzy.
      @_Bizzy. 4 года назад +21

      Literally made me want to learn guitar so much so i wanna go buy one tomorrow!

    • @_Bizzy.
      @_Bizzy. 4 года назад +11

      Music Fan276 getting there! Sort of fingers are past the bloody hurting stage so its going reasonable lol

    • @newenhualpa4442
      @newenhualpa4442 4 года назад +2

      @@_Bizzy. you have to learn and then buy one, not otherwise

    • @_Bizzy.
      @_Bizzy. 4 года назад +11

      Newen hualpa how was i supposed to learn without getting a guitar first

  • @ni777ful
    @ni777ful 5 лет назад +2932

    When your parents make you take classical guitar, but you're a metalhead

    • @ni777ful
      @ni777ful 5 лет назад +69

      @@Dan-ob7it dude, it's a JOKE, I'm 22 and play a little classical guitar myself, you guys have to stop taking shit so seriously

    • @darcymcgrath9148
      @darcymcgrath9148 5 лет назад +7

      @@Dan-ob7it stfu

    • @denizkisa
      @denizkisa 4 года назад +3

      I don think that proves anything.

    • @phantomlord5568
      @phantomlord5568 4 года назад +11

      @@Dan-ob7it ever heard of a joke?

    • @dumbr2098
      @dumbr2098 4 года назад

      @Charles Badstones artists?
      You some mumble rapper?
      Musicians.

  • @NoDiamondRanch
    @NoDiamondRanch 3 года назад +48

    That section of To Live is to Die starting at 1:17 is one of the most mournful riffs ever written on the guitar. Perfectly executed.

    • @orkunyildam7567
      @orkunyildam7567 Год назад +7

      İ have always feel like drinking an ale at a tavern in a d&d game.

    • @kayragunes5050
      @kayragunes5050 Год назад

      ​@@orkunyildam7567 orkun türksün sen, kendine gel, ne d&d un🤠

    • @trafficking2596
      @trafficking2596 Год назад +3

      Very classical gas-esque.

  • @samredmond5196
    @samredmond5196 3 года назад +577

    “Metal is just screaming”

    • @rafik866
      @rafik866 3 года назад +5

      So some say

    • @wave._.hunter
      @wave._.hunter 3 года назад +18

      -my mom

    • @wannabeserpento99
      @wannabeserpento99 3 года назад +33

      Well these aren't metal riffs just because metallica plays them lmao.

    • @thedancingguy828
      @thedancingguy828 3 года назад +20

      @@wannabeserpento99 but there many clean riffs on Metal songs. And we have the power ballads from Metal/hard Rock bands...
      Clean and acoustic are part of metal

    • @Fenixmaiden666
      @Fenixmaiden666 3 года назад +14

      Yeah, I've heard this argument so many times. But it's clearly from people that have never actually listened to metal. I know some is, but bands like Metallica and Iron maiden are actually very melodic. People just assume all metal is death metal. Stoooooopid :D

  • @bitas320d
    @bitas320d 5 лет назад +489

    To Live Is To Die is even today still a dilemma to me, for I cannot comprehend the fact that simple humans can compose something like that.

    • @MrGraouch
      @MrGraouch 5 лет назад +51

      You're so right, it's like an epic travel thru the intergalactic space, cruising near the flames of the sun, falling into black hole and surfing planets rings. Its beyond.

    • @damarus6
      @damarus6 5 лет назад +27

      Probably my favorite Instrumental from them honestly, It's such a beautiful piece.

    • @zaphyros2518
      @zaphyros2518 5 лет назад +5

      That's fvcking true! What a huge satisfaction to be able to play it.

    • @aniki937
      @aniki937 5 лет назад +29

      Capitanul this was the last song Cliff Burton composed. May he rest in peace and God bless him

    • @benruach777
      @benruach777 5 лет назад +9

      The one who did compose it had a bus fall on him twice in Europe in the mid 1980s his name was Cliff Burton and he will never be forgotten

  • @iamnoboddy
    @iamnoboddy 4 года назад +181

    This has inspired me when you uploaded it. Picked up guitar first time , practiced for almost 8 hours each day , fingers bled got blisters still didn't stop. And now I can play every one including solos. Thank you so much man , I owe you.

  • @thiagopagot9981
    @thiagopagot9981 3 года назад +19

    That transition from fade to black to to live is to die is just beautiful.

  • @adventurewithacamera
    @adventurewithacamera 2 года назад +39

    Classical music was the metal of its day, so the fusion of heavy metal with stringed instruments, especially classical guitar, has always made sense to me. Incredible talent, so relaxing.

  • @mrpaintballguy1000
    @mrpaintballguy1000 5 лет назад +150

    The accuracy to every single note is incredible. Amazing player

  • @TheAlexandre141
    @TheAlexandre141 5 лет назад +68

    "To live is to die" is such a masterpiece

  • @blipowicz
    @blipowicz 3 года назад +280

    u know mans is a real gangsta when he pull out the fake tattoo sleeve

    • @mcfuckface7149
      @mcfuckface7149 3 года назад +18

      Literally didn't notice until now. I can't unsee this anymore.

    • @doctordiv
      @doctordiv 3 года назад +29

      Classical guitarists wear sleeves like this. Sweat is bad for the guitar. The fact that it looks like a tatoo totally is gangsta though. 😉

    • @larsswig9339
      @larsswig9339 3 года назад +4

      it’s a guard my dude

    • @mcfuckface7149
      @mcfuckface7149 3 года назад +4

      @@doctordiv oooh i see. Thanks for telling me.

    • @Yo_AB_Breaks
      @Yo_AB_Breaks 3 года назад +30

      That guitar likely means a lot to him and he's taking good care of it. He's got a sleeve on that arm for the same reason he has a towel in between the guitar and his chest, to protect the guitar. Sweat and skin oils damage the finish over time which leads to damaged wood. Judging by this guy's talent, he's playing that guitar very often, so over time could mean just a few years or less before needing restoration.

  • @jerrydelatorre5977
    @jerrydelatorre5977 2 года назад +36

    I just started playing acoustic guitar at age 46… I hope I get good enough to play like this. This was great! Thank you!

    • @slimechristofficial
      @slimechristofficial 2 года назад +2

      You'll get there, all it takes is time and effort! I've been teaching my dad for the past two-three years and it's great bonding.

  • @synthoelectro
    @synthoelectro 5 лет назад +301

    This is why we who grew up to Metallica love their music so much.

    • @drumtum81
      @drumtum81 5 лет назад +5

      Its true. You cant have the yin without the yang

    • @journeystarr
      @journeystarr 5 лет назад

      This

    • @kroullrock9931
      @kroullrock9931 5 лет назад +6

      Yes bro,their music its just not metal only...melodic also..

    • @djsaeg
      @djsaeg 5 лет назад +2

      Damn right i'm 13 again but with exquisite ellegance

    • @shoedog959
      @shoedog959 5 лет назад +2

      Been listening to Metallica almost 40 years and that was beautiful! My soul thanks you!

  • @cemkaracaer
    @cemkaracaer Год назад +32

    Perfect transitions, perfect playing, pure tranquility... Just respect.

  • @silversword4849
    @silversword4849 3 года назад +156

    His finger picking is next level compared to mine. He makes it look easy

    • @trentonmcintyre5617
      @trentonmcintyre5617 3 года назад +6

      Your name fits the comment, "it's perfection"

    • @huleyn135
      @huleyn135 3 года назад +2

      Wat. U have Low standards

    • @silversword4849
      @silversword4849 3 года назад +1

      @@huleyn135 i just don't practice it enough

    • @huleyn135
      @huleyn135 3 года назад +2

      @@silversword4849 Oh no I just meant the other comment, the one saying "it's perfection". It's nice but theres lots of players much better lol.

    • @trentonmcintyre5617
      @trentonmcintyre5617 3 года назад +1

      @@huleyn135 I was just saying the name matches the comment dude

  • @warrenmixon
    @warrenmixon Год назад +7

    My older brother could play the phuck out of metallica when I was a kid. He would always turn the neck away so I couldn't watch his fingers. Charles, thank you for not being selfish, and teaching us how to play. You are a Big Brother to us all.

  • @solarwinds5114
    @solarwinds5114 5 лет назад +270

    My ear thanked me for this... your hammer ons and pulls offs in Master of Puppets are incredible

  • @andretobing9658
    @andretobing9658 6 лет назад +201

    I don’t think I’ll ever get tired of hearing master of puppets. The whole thing was great man I think you’re my new guitar inspiration

    • @CharlesAlexanderAllred
      @CharlesAlexanderAllred  6 лет назад +9

      I’m honored!! :)

    • @vladavasiljev
      @vladavasiljev 5 лет назад +1

      I came across at the master of puppets on the grand piano, covered by young lady in spacy boots, I forgot her name, but find her on youtube...amazing!

    • @cofi45
      @cofi45 5 лет назад

      I agree, so beautiful

    • @metalmaniac8640
      @metalmaniac8640 5 лет назад +1

      The intro to james solo, the harmony part of Kirk and james interlude and James solo itself are probably one of the most beautifully written pieces of music I have ever heard.

  • @josephaltaha9352
    @josephaltaha9352 Год назад +11

    One of a kind! Reminds me of a guy I saw playing once when I was 12. So picked up a guitar and never looked back. I'm now 40 years old and God and my guitar have been there for me though suicide and depression. From the bottom of my heart, thank you for this 🙏

  • @tristzyn
    @tristzyn 3 года назад +41

    I’ve probably listened to this video at least 50 times in the last week. It’s my new go to when I’m settling down for the night, or just need to think. Last weekend, I bought an acoustic guitar for the soul purpose of learning to recreate this around a campfire with my friends, or on a deployment with my bro’s. Thank you for this masterpiece man, god bless you.

    • @CharlesAlexanderAllred
      @CharlesAlexanderAllred  3 года назад +4

      That is so awesome bro! I’ve never received a higher compliment :) Thank you!

  • @cabbyb111
    @cabbyb111 5 лет назад +282

    Master of puppets takes on a medieval feel when played on that guitar

    • @microwavetrash2501
      @microwavetrash2501 5 лет назад +24

      sounds like you'd hear it in a tavern in Skyrim

    • @bryonsteik7435
      @bryonsteik7435 5 лет назад +4

      Most of their songs have that same sound on acoustic. That mid evil / Bach sound

    • @RRPBJJ
      @RRPBJJ 5 лет назад +7

      Ive always thought the same about To Live is TO Die.... sounds midieval.

    • @carpediemarts705
      @carpediemarts705 4 года назад +7

      A lot to do with playing close to the neck and the nylon string rolling as well as reciprocating.
      And he's a great player.
      Music doesn't come from instruments.

    • @ryanlogan35
      @ryanlogan35 4 года назад +3

      Cliff Burton was a huge Bach fan as well as many other artists so it does make sense

  • @shiroumxm2052
    @shiroumxm2052 4 года назад +9

    the reason why i fell in love with metallica was their acoustic and clean guitar fragments of music..later, when i grew up and started playing clasical guitar i realized how rich those pieces were considering none of them had classical training..so melodic and full of emotion.

  • @skyc3598
    @skyc3598 2 года назад +69

    Man you really take good care of your guitars. No oil buildup on the fretboard, microfiber between body and belly, and a sleeve on your picking arm. It's cool to see people out there respecting their equipment so much. Also, you play well. Great job!

    • @CharlesAlexanderAllred
      @CharlesAlexanderAllred  2 года назад +6

      Thanks so much! Occasionally I put a nick in the finish from playing, but besides that I try and keep them fresh!

    • @yessir6427
      @yessir6427 2 года назад +6

      i watched this many times but only just npticed the towel between his arm and the guitar

    • @RandyUnderwood2
      @RandyUnderwood2 Год назад +4

      I’ve been playing guitar for 43 years and have been around the music industry for just as many. I have NEVER seen an artist take so much care as he does to keep from scratching his guitar. NEVER

  • @billkoul9780
    @billkoul9780 3 года назад +20

    It took me two years, but I finally discovered this video. Everything that I would like to compliment about this video has already been said (seamless transitions, one take, beautiful 100% accurate playing). You, sir, have earned a new subscriber

  • @sharmsong
    @sharmsong 4 года назад +17

    Gorgeous.
    Edit: 09:26 That damned chord structure pulls on my heart strings every time. Just beautiful.

    • @chrispafrieddreamaster4085
      @chrispafrieddreamaster4085 4 года назад +1

      Talk about a Metal song that holds up.. There's a vid w/ shakers performed live to a Latino crowd and they are all sing nothing else matters..

  • @proengeleceng6861
    @proengeleceng6861 4 года назад +85

    This is the BEST 12 minutes and five seconds I ever heard on a classical guitar you took me to a another place of this world >>>>>> Thank you >>>>

  • @parkinsontatak
    @parkinsontatak 11 месяцев назад +4

    A man who puts a towel between his chest and his guitar is a man who loves and cares about his instrument! I know that feeling :) wonderful piece btw, I enjoyed it so much. Thanks..

  • @morganthomas4026
    @morganthomas4026 3 года назад +11

    Came here to remember the songs my ex used to play... Not that you've got me cryin, but you've got me cryin.

  • @jona9239
    @jona9239 5 лет назад +43

    I never wanted this video to end. Very inspiring

  • @baraharon1
    @baraharon1 4 года назад +14

    I swear every time i hear that part from "to live is to die" i immediately get goosebumps

  • @liamclancey844
    @liamclancey844 3 года назад +6

    that transition from fade to black to To live is to die was priceless

  • @TadehPetrossian
    @TadehPetrossian 7 месяцев назад +9

    Just had a shitty day. Put this on repeat and it really mended something in my soul. Thanks for this beuatiful mashup. You are amazing.

    • @daveogden69
      @daveogden69 7 месяцев назад

      Acoustic any will do it pretty much but this is definitely soothing. That's exactly what I'm doing now. "Chilling" 😂

  • @harrisonlevithan51
    @harrisonlevithan51 4 года назад +33

    I can genuinely say I usually never comment but as a Metallica fan this is beautiful

  • @jasonchristianwriter866
    @jasonchristianwriter866 4 года назад +7

    Amazing. What makes Metallica a band for the ages is how so beautifully their songs cross over to classical music.

  • @zoltanm6034
    @zoltanm6034 2 года назад +16

    As a teenager, I used to play this part of 'to live is to die' over and over again until my mom/brother/roommate stepped in and asked, why are you crying

  • @wojciechaleksinski9454
    @wojciechaleksinski9454 3 года назад +20

    Fingerpicking on Nothing Else Matters was just too good

  • @AsteroidB6120
    @AsteroidB6120 4 года назад +27

    Still listening to this in 2020! Love Nothing Else Matters soo much that I took up guitar a couple years ago and hoping to be able to play it someday. My friend said it took him 5 years to be able to play that song at a decent level. Thanks for your beautiful music!

    • @aliataciciek
      @aliataciciek 4 года назад +3

      The first four notes I played back in 2018 was Nothing Else Matters. Still playing it today to master it. What a beautiful song.

  • @jamiemccabe6322
    @jamiemccabe6322 3 года назад +8

    The way this guy falls into to live is to die from fade to black is pure class absolutely amazing got back into guitar cause of guys like this and soren madson

  • @nistafista
    @nistafista Год назад +4

    The intro to Sanitarium is so beautiful, always brings out some emotions in me

  • @domfuc8547
    @domfuc8547 3 года назад +10

    Its crazy how all this beautiful sounds come from someone and make you want to cry or they fill you with happiness its insane to me. I love what metallica has done and that people like this guy were able to pick it up and make it even more beautiful. Honestly one of my favorite videos I’ve seen and i just have to say thanks for making this and for letting people hear how beautiful music can be

  • @nedredhead474
    @nedredhead474 4 года назад +17

    This playing is so full of feelings, playing the right notes can be hard enough (and with these arrangements it is) but to play them so passionately and transmit so much emotion is legendary.
    Couple that with the fact it's all in one take, and this masterpiece of a video is the result. Also that transition from fade to Black to live is to die caught me off guard entirely.
    Man hopefully I can play like this man right here one day.

  • @JC-bl9bo
    @JC-bl9bo 5 лет назад +98

    Absolutely gorgeous, very well done. It also shows how incredible a song writer James Hetfield is.

    • @davidlindahl2632
      @davidlindahl2632 4 года назад +1

      Leachim Arednesch I disagree, also, it’s not just James writing the riffs

  • @Garo10
    @Garo10 3 года назад +6

    whenever im having a hard time falling asleep I come back to this video, it helps me so much thank you

  • @roamlogan3074
    @roamlogan3074 3 года назад +12

    Dude does a great job on recomposition. Utilizing the highlights of Metallicas amazing ensemble of sound and attitude.

  • @dominator1699
    @dominator1699 4 года назад +7

    Its crazy how you see people from different age groups listening to one band, truly the greatest of all time

  • @marisabozarth
    @marisabozarth 6 лет назад +494

    You are amazing!! Im always so impressed by your incredible talent, passion, and hard work. I'm so proud of you, and so proud to be your wife. I love you!! 💜🤘

  • @doctordiv
    @doctordiv 3 года назад +5

    I was a classical guitar student played in a flamenco group in highschool. My parents were against metal music. I secretly practiced every ballad of Metallica at home and nobody noticed. When in college I played Metallica covers in a band, and all that practice paid off. 🤘
    I'd add a couple more to this:
    1) Unforgiven
    2) The call of the ktulu
    3) And justice for all
    Great performance and thank you for taking me back 30 years. 🤘♥️

  • @illuviium
    @illuviium 7 месяцев назад +6

    wtf is this? This is too good. How do you not mess up at all with no jump cut edits? Crazy dude

    • @CharlesAlexanderAllred
      @CharlesAlexanderAllred  7 месяцев назад +1

      Cuz jump cut edits are for pussies! Lol thanks for listening!

    • @illuviium
      @illuviium 7 месяцев назад +2

      @@CharlesAlexanderAllred much skill. Very impress.
      Extra yes

  • @Deathshuck
    @Deathshuck 5 лет назад +48

    Mikael Åkerfeldt of Opeth on that Live Is to Die part: "If it wasn't for that melody, Opeth wouldn't have been born. Beautiful."

    • @FabioZCandioto
      @FabioZCandioto 5 лет назад +1

      Where did He say that?

    • @SMVoid
      @SMVoid 5 лет назад +3

      @@FabioZCandioto took me like two seconds to find it. Probably less time than it took you to comment. Do your own research. ruclips.net/video/oKFBn-97_9k/видео.html

  • @general_tao
    @general_tao 5 лет назад +14

    Fade to Black....
    just beatiful

  • @misters2837
    @misters2837 3 года назад +5

    I have been a Metallica Fan all my life... I cannot play a stringed instrument, due to hand issues, but I have huge respect for those that can...and the older I get, the more I found a love for acoustic covers, realized that the "mixing" done in the studio leaves out a lot of details we miss...and the acoustic gives a different sound...much like a Tube Amp vs. a Solid State Amp. This is AWESOME! I could literally listen to the full songs acoustically all day, I know all the words anyway...LOL...Its easy listening while working...

  • @user-qg5bl2kt7u
    @user-qg5bl2kt7u 2 года назад +10

    I used to be a fan of Metallica, but my music taste changed a lot as I got older. I even used to play every single one of these songs when I was a teenager, but now I cant remember how to play any of them.
    But, man, you've just made me look (or listen?) differently to the same songs I've heard and played literally thousands of times. You've just brought my older self closer to the "dumb kid" I used to be, as I normally picture that time. And made me remember all the good moments I had with Metallica's music.
    These songs are beautiful, and you managed to make them sound even better. Congratulations for your skill, and dedication. We can see and hear your passion for music. Thank you very much for sharing your talent.

    • @CharlesAlexanderAllred
      @CharlesAlexanderAllred  2 года назад +4

      What an interesting comment! Thank you for your words. I’ve had similar experiences with growing into and out of and back into enjoying certain kinds of music. Rediscovering your roots is a magical thing.

    • @user-qg5bl2kt7u
      @user-qg5bl2kt7u 2 года назад +2

      @@CharlesAlexanderAllred Yeah, I mean... Until I've watched this video, I've never even realized that it made me feel bad looking down on my "teenage self", as I said. It's like music can close wounds you didn't even know you had.

  • @MrMetalManMe
    @MrMetalManMe 5 лет назад +126

    Awesome man. You should do like a hour long one of these so I can put it on to sleep to. Very relaxing and nice sound on the guitar too

    • @CharlesAlexanderAllred
      @CharlesAlexanderAllred  5 лет назад +28

      I will do that for you! :)

    • @MrMetalManMe
      @MrMetalManMe 5 лет назад +4

      @@CharlesAlexanderAllred awesome bro. Throw a bit of flamenco or guns n roses in and mix it right up. Just got yourself a new subscriber 😀

    • @karengalvan7138
      @karengalvan7138 5 лет назад +6

      I was just thinking one day when I have kids I've gotta find an album of Metallica lullabies.

    • @MuseDisorder
      @MuseDisorder 5 лет назад

      Me too, where can I find the hour long sleep video, I need it, and I need it from this guitar guy lol

    • @aidanstewart8244
      @aidanstewart8244 5 лет назад

      Karen Galván ruclips.net/p/PL6A2EDE1F4B42F35F

  • @BlownC52000
    @BlownC52000 5 лет назад +305

    Finally someone who knows how to play Nothing Else Matters

    • @BlownC52000
      @BlownC52000 5 лет назад +9

      @Music Fan276 sounds the best so far... to me anyway

    • @vojtechreichel4850
      @vojtechreichel4850 5 лет назад +2

      I can play it too but I always do a
      mistake

    • @TheRamsesII
      @TheRamsesII 5 лет назад +8

      a lot of us have been playing it since it came out. Metallica is one of the most fun bands to cover ever.

    • @KaruzoYT
      @KaruzoYT 4 года назад +1

      he didn't but he did a good job

    • @krisu101
      @krisu101 4 года назад

      Way too subtle for my liking. But I liked it anyway

  • @metallicvoid1984
    @metallicvoid1984 5 месяцев назад +2

    5 years late but that transition from Fade To Black into To Live Is To Die made me feel something I cannot describe and made me cry. That was beautiful, thank you for that. 💜🤘

  • @romanticguitar.no1
    @romanticguitar.no1 Год назад +2

    Beautiful music, sweet, romantic, soft, happiness, we can't literally say how happy we are. He who plays music will always be able to comprehend

  • @xsummerxspace1698
    @xsummerxspace1698 4 года назад +12

    These transitions into each song are absolutely beautiful. Especially going into one of my favorite solos of all time.

  • @nascarfan7838
    @nascarfan7838 5 лет назад +55

    Dude, this is absolutely gorgeous. You sure can play Metallica!

  • @kevdadd1976
    @kevdadd1976 10 месяцев назад +3

    They do have some of the most iconic tasty riffs ever
    This guy just basically threw together everyone of my favorite riffs from the band. So well done

  • @metallicagirl1981
    @metallicagirl1981 2 года назад +1

    I just love how the acoustic guitar makes soft melody sounds of the sounds

  • @gamerdepositivo
    @gamerdepositivo 4 года назад +28

    My Friend of Misery is the most underrated song ever.

  • @dylanengler4128
    @dylanengler4128 5 лет назад +174

    Beautiful. No Call of Ktulu

    • @zacevans1683
      @zacevans1683 5 лет назад +2

      Dylan Engler what’s wrong with Call of Ktulu?

    • @kobepowell8752
      @kobepowell8752 5 лет назад +45

      Green Teletubby that he didn’t play it

    • @OmegaSon
      @OmegaSon 5 лет назад +13

      Dylan Engler it’s not a ballad, then again neither is To Live Is to Die

    • @tylerallenwade
      @tylerallenwade 5 лет назад +2

      Omega Son "To Live Is To Die"
      When a man lies he murders some part of the world
      These are the pale deaths which men miscall their lives
      All this I cannot bear to witness any longer
      Cannot the kingdom of salvation take me home

    • @tylerallenwade
      @tylerallenwade 5 лет назад

      100 trillion quintillion sextillion % a ballad

  • @DJKLIBRA
    @DJKLIBRA Год назад +1

    This is so good. Every few months or so I come back to this video and play along so see how far I've progressed. Thank you so much for sharing with us. Beautiful work.

  • @introboyted2005
    @introboyted2005 3 года назад +7

    Fact: the best 12 mins of my life

  • @Karootie
    @Karootie 5 лет назад +12

    brother man you brought tears to my eyes.. introduced to them back in 84 while serving in the infantry proudly they immediately became my measure from which all others would be measured LOL... you did them and their music a solid 1,000,000 out of 10....beautifully done !!!!!!!!!!!! thank you for that !!!!

    • @CharlesAlexanderAllred
      @CharlesAlexanderAllred  5 лет назад +3

      Hey thanks man and much respect to you for your service; I don’t know what that’s like. Check out my other Metallica medley too, the link is in the info :)

    • @jasonturgeon5625
      @jasonturgeon5625 4 года назад

      B co 1/327th Inf... HOOAH!!!

  • @Army181st
    @Army181st 5 лет назад +3

    Hearing these iconic tracks played like this gave me chills, especially ONE, never heard that played like that.... beautiful.

  • @tr0in
    @tr0in 2 года назад +9

    Man, this motivated me not to stop playing my guitar

  • @tedzmania
    @tedzmania 2 года назад +4

    Thank you for taking the time to publish this video. I can’t tell you how happy it makes me to see you play such a beautiful guitar so well. So, I thank you.

  • @geologist5838
    @geologist5838 4 года назад +12

    Being both a classical and electric guitarist I couldn’t appreciate this much more 🤘❤️

  • @007calkinvallz7
    @007calkinvallz7 5 лет назад +72

    Most RUclips guys edit and cut but this guy can actually play!

  • @mattiaskeinnn3317
    @mattiaskeinnn3317 3 года назад +2

    Thank you for reminding me why i started playing the classical guitar and fell in love with it. Dude im picking up my first cataluna and playing along and with you right away. My NOW turned fretless cataluna i got 15 years back still going strong!

  • @thunderhorse8064
    @thunderhorse8064 Год назад +2

    His technique is so clean. Im just a beginner with 43 years old. I hope do it very good like him.

  • @dressex
    @dressex 4 года назад +20

    While at home making a sculture YT autoplay started with these beatifull melodies; this backgorund music gave me the right dose of calm and patience for the job. I repeated it other three times. Great man!! thank you

  • @igortokarski9517
    @igortokarski9517 4 года назад +19

    Beautiful. I was about to cry when I heard your version of "To Live Is To Die".
    #ripcliff

  • @MarcosB922
    @MarcosB922 2 года назад +3

    it's amazing how the music makes our deepest feelings blossom. thanks for the video and keep this one for the work.

  • @jerryakamuadams6399
    @jerryakamuadams6399 3 года назад +35

    absolutely awesome. i discovered metallica in 2015 when i went to rock in rio in las vegas for linkin park. i stayed for metallica after. im a late millennial born in the mid 90s, grew up listening to Linkin Park but never really listened to metallica until that concert and ive been hooked on their music ever since.

  • @kratos923
    @kratos923 4 года назад +13

    Damn that transition from My friend of misery to Nothing else matters was epic👌👌

  • @1ceCold037
    @1ceCold037 4 года назад +6

    Classical guitar in the hands of someone like you is the greatest sounding instrument imo. Great job.

  • @Lgtkristof05
    @Lgtkristof05 3 года назад +44

    Your version of Nothing Else Matters is better than the original. This made my day.

    • @CharlesAlexanderAllred
      @CharlesAlexanderAllred  3 года назад +6

      Thanks Kristof! Your comment made mine!

    • @yakuza5562
      @yakuza5562 3 года назад +1

      ♥️ it really is..

    • @dusu6835
      @dusu6835 3 года назад +2

      It's really good, but better than the original??? in my opinion you are crazy, but...