Yes, people sure ought to know and check more about The Dixie Dregs (aka The Dregs). Steve's 1st band from late 70's had an innovative mix of progrock with traditional american rhythms (rootie jazz-n'-country styles), with splendid results. Definitely a must-listen band.
Great, and Real. Meeting and speaking with him briefly was a joy. BTW, Rod Morgenstein is the same way. He actually listened to me "wannabe great drummer"-- about his Cymbal choices?! "hey Mike, ya gotta' keep on playing man."
С ним Дип Перпл получил особенное звучание. Интересно отчего ушёл? Полагаю, стало тесно. Какая бы ни была свобода, но в группе сущест- вуют определённые рамки. Успехов желаю ему.
Absolutely. Met him a couple times. Couldn’t have been a nicer and more humble, down to earth guy. My favorite time was the first time I went to see him play live (in New Haven, CT) back around 1990. I wasn’t yet 21 and the bar wouldn’t let me and my friend in. We had driven over an hour and waited for a couple hours for tix. We were super bummed. Suddenly, Steve came walking down the street with his gig bag (is he EVER without his axe?) and we screwed up the courage to say “hi.” He asked whether we were going to see the show and we briefly explained what happened. Long story short (too late, haha) he tried to talk to the bar manager and get them to give us seats up near him as his “guests.” It didn’t work but, but what a guy! He singed something for us but I gave it to my friend (very regrettably as he lost it, and I’m a way bigger fan.) Also saw him in Nashville, Chattanooga, Illinois, New York, Berklee College of Music (I became a student there and went on to work in the music biz), and tons of other places. Always a super class act, and certianly one of the greatest guitarists to ever live…or at least of our generation. There’s no one else like him. Ps - Troy Grady’s RUclips clip of his interviews and analysis with Steve are a must watch, and IMO his best of all. Here’s the link - ruclips.net/video/FLiSyhmJaik/видео.htmlsi=u7Y0LUSrXCdRV2u9
What an opinion of idiot. To express one’s soul by playing needs ‘prowess.’ Can you get moved to some performance by a poorly practiced guitarist? Huh.
Absolutely incredible guitarist and also such a kind and humble human being, I met him on a deep purple tour about 10 years ago after a gig and told him I saw them on their last tour aswell and he said 'oh we are much better now' and saying it like he had just done a gig in a small theatre with a high school band and not a stadium with deep purple and twenty thousand people in the audience with not one person not singing every word and cheering until they lose their voice. Truly an inspiration as a musician and such an admirable, genuine and kind person as a whole. A very underrated guitarist for sure, the world needs more people as nice and down to earth as this incredible man
The very best are always very humble, which I find amazing as they likely don’t think they’re the very best. Thank you very much for your detail comment. I’m actually glad that I put this up so other people could enjoy the music of Steve.
Absolutely unearthly, incredible, beautiful, and masterful. Without one word, a complete description of the wonder of being a human being in awe of the world!
Incredible guitarist and composer… he is one of my most profound influences. I had the chance to see him with the Dregs back in the early 80’s. So glad he’s still playing live!
As far as I’m concerned, Steve’s music-whether The Dixie Dregs, The Dregs, Steve Morse Band, or solo-is a genre unto itself! He’s combined a unique set of musical influences that no one else has. Can’t express how important he’s been to my musical experience in this life. And…please go watch the original interview of Steve by Rick Beato: it’s wonderful…!! 🤘🏻 🎸 🤘🏻
Steve Morse is a wonderful guitar player. With him, Deep Purple were on their best. But time changes and I love seeing him feeling fine and not giving up even after the tragic loss of his wife
Going to see Steve in two days on what might be his final tour with the Dregs. Can't wait. Steve gives a master class here in guitar technique and control. In addition to his masterful use of fingerstyle, alternate picking, and artificial harmonics, he switches pickups endlessly (5 different settings) to serve the tones he wants while manipulating two delay pedals and a pedal for synthesizer set on an orchestral patch. Both hands, both feet working to serve the music. Rick can't hide his admiration for the man.
I met him the first time I saw him play in March of 1979. Couldn't believe how nice he was to a group of us (bunch of us around 15). It inspired me enough to pretty much start playing within that week. Probably saw the Dregs back then around 30 times, and seen him plenty of times since. He's the best overall guitarist I've ever seen. I used to chuckle at the Purple fans who always said Blackmore was better. While Blackmore is great (another of my influences), all I would have to say is "Let's see Blackmore play this." Nope.
This also caused me to focus more in my guitar back in 79 while I was in university. And this is me now. ruclips.net/video/hKMJYp_BE-0/видео.htmlfeature=shared
"Amazing" fits Steve well. He does a lot of technical things better than most really good guitarists. His compositions are always lush soundscapes with great turns of phrasing and yet the core elements remain recognizable and likeable. Since 1983, Thank You Steve Morse for always making my listening experience most enjoyable.😊
I've seen Steve Morse by himself a few times also with Kansas and in October I saw Travis Larson who reminds me of Steve very sad that his wife has passed away just awful Steve you have to remaster Southern Steel and Stress Fest especially Stress Fest because that is the worst sounding of the two those albums are absolutely unbelievably fantastic especially Southern Steel Thank you Steve for everything God bless you
An amazing player. I've been lucky to see him play with Deep Purple several times. Never over plays, kind of always seems to find the right part for the song.
Again it shows: There is not one right technique. When he plays fast, it comes from the arms, a no-go when you ask the average guitar teacher. But when you listen to Steve it is just right.
@@JDRichard Hi JD, I am a classic rock guy, but I grew up in a household that was big into folk and bluegrass, so that's also an influence! Right now I'm concentrating my channel on feature-length watch builds. I am in final production of a two-week-long edit 🙈, so I can't even think about other videos. I appreciate the offer! 😀
@@WatchWithMike You and Chris are the Kings of video editing. I think you get way more views because of this. Needs to change the view every 3 to 5 seconds to keep the audience engaged. I try this next time as I film from all angles
Thanks Rick! Aaaaah. Mr. Morse. My favorite, Super nice, humble, man and wizard since 77'... And that's in a world full of Great guitar players like Marc Bonilla, Al Dimeola, Beck(RIP) and countless others. From 6 years old prodigies to seasoned masters who understand, tear it up, goose bump tasteful chords, to bodacious, greasy spoon grit. Aren't we lucky?Please, Check out Marc Bonilla.
Somethings changed with his speed picking. I'm almost positive he used to speed pick completely from the wrist. You can see him doing it in his old videos. Now he seems to be generating speed from the elbow with the whole arm now rather than the wrist. I think I saw him wearing a wrist brace on his picking hand a while back. I wonder if he had carpal tunnel issues like I had and had to adjust his technique.
@@JDRichard thanks for verifying. It's been a while since I've seen his older stuff but I'm positive he used to speed pick from the wrist exclusively. In fact, it was always quite a sight to behold. It looked almost unnatural but damn was it effective.
@@isaacj6212 I know, I’m back in the day. I was told that if I really want to do quick picking I use more of my arm less of my wrist. not a fast guitar player by any means, but I can see the problem if you’ve got any arthritis in your wrist would be very painful to play.
Myself as well. I see these guys play so well and I think I’ve been playing since I was eight years old and still don’t know what the circle of fifths is.
I saw Al Demiola, McLaughlin and Paco DeLucia live back in the early 80s - they did that album Friday Night in San Francisco, which is amazing. Anyway the night I waw them in LA, Steve Morse was a special guest... he played one song with them. They each took a solo... all three of them ripped, especially Demiloa, but Steve Morse blew them away with his feeling and nuance. For my money, he blows away all the virtuoso guitarists, including Satriani, because Steve Morse always plays melodically, and that is what it's about... not how fast you can play,
I saw him at the same concert , by himself on stage , preceding Mclauglin,Demiola, and Paco Delucia . And the real kicker is that I think I liked Steve's performance better !
God bless you Steve. That piece was divine...truly. I've been a big fan ever since I saw the Dregs on Don Kirscher's Rock Concert in about 1980.
Yes, people sure ought to know and check more about The Dixie Dregs (aka The Dregs). Steve's 1st band from late 70's had an innovative mix of progrock with traditional american rhythms (rootie jazz-n'-country styles), with splendid results. Definitely a must-listen band.
When I heard about the wrist surgery I still am crying but he is still the best ever
It is sad. I have a hand issue as well
Such a great musician, plus a humble and kind dude. You can’t help loving this guy.
It's not about 'prowess', it's about playing with your soul. One of my favourite guitarists ever. And what a great guy too.
Great, and Real. Meeting and speaking with him briefly was a joy. BTW, Rod Morgenstein is the same way. He actually listened to me "wannabe great drummer"-- about his Cymbal choices?! "hey Mike, ya gotta' keep on playing man."
С ним Дип Перпл получил особенное звучание.
Интересно отчего ушёл? Полагаю, стало тесно.
Какая бы ни была свобода, но в группе сущест-
вуют определённые рамки. Успехов желаю ему.
@@МихаПолиграфович его жена болела раком, он в начале отошёл чтобы быть с ней, потом вовсе оставил группу
Absolutely. Met him a couple times. Couldn’t have been a nicer and more humble, down to earth guy. My favorite time was the first time I went to see him play live (in New Haven, CT) back around 1990. I wasn’t yet 21 and the bar wouldn’t let me and my friend in. We had driven over an hour and waited for a couple hours for tix. We were super bummed. Suddenly, Steve came walking down the street with his gig bag (is he EVER without his axe?) and we screwed up the courage to say “hi.” He asked whether we were going to see the show and we briefly explained what happened. Long story short (too late, haha) he tried to talk to the bar manager and get them to give us seats up near him as his “guests.” It didn’t work but, but what a guy! He singed something for us but I gave it to my friend (very regrettably as he lost it, and I’m a way bigger fan.)
Also saw him in Nashville, Chattanooga, Illinois, New York, Berklee College of Music (I became a student there and went on to work in the music biz), and tons of other places. Always a super class act, and certianly one of the greatest guitarists to ever live…or at least of our generation. There’s no one else like him.
Ps - Troy Grady’s RUclips clip of his interviews and analysis with Steve are a must watch, and IMO his best of all. Here’s the link - ruclips.net/video/FLiSyhmJaik/видео.htmlsi=u7Y0LUSrXCdRV2u9
What an opinion of idiot. To express one’s soul by playing needs ‘prowess.’ Can you get moved to some performance by a poorly practiced guitarist? Huh.
Absolutely incredible guitarist and also such a kind and humble human being, I met him on a deep purple tour about 10 years ago after a gig and told him I saw them on their last tour aswell and he said 'oh we are much better now' and saying it like he had just done a gig in a small theatre with a high school band and not a stadium with deep purple and twenty thousand people in the audience with not one person not singing every word and cheering until they lose their voice. Truly an inspiration as a musician and such an admirable, genuine and kind person as a whole. A very underrated guitarist for sure, the world needs more people as nice and down to earth as this incredible man
The very best are always very humble, which I find amazing as they likely don’t think they’re the very best. Thank you very much for your detail comment. I’m actually glad that I put this up so other people could enjoy the music of Steve.
Steve is a national treasure. Just amazing
He absolutely is and he is an incredible musician
JUST MAGICAL.... MASTER OF MASTERS.
fantastic man and musician...i met him in Rome 1999 and , for me, has been one of best days in my life!
And such a great guitar player
A legend!!! My total admiration and respect.
The best of the best composer rock/jazz
Yes, he is. He’s an and amazing composer.
Always been Steve's fan since my younger days and will forever be he's one among the greatest guitar heroes
I actually didn’t realize how well he played. Back when I was younger, I used to buy his solo DVDs.
Absolutely unearthly, incredible, beautiful, and masterful. Without one word, a complete description of the wonder of being a human being in awe of the world!
I never realized how good he was until I heard this. This is why I posted it.
@@JDRichard I’m glad you did :-)
Incredible guitarist and composer… he is one of my most profound influences. I had the chance to see him with the Dregs back in the early 80’s. So glad he’s still playing live!
Wow, what a treat! I was a Dregs fan in the '80s, and love his "High Tension Wires" and "Industry Standard" albums.
I’m so glad I put this up. Remember buying some of his albums years ago and thinking man this guy can play.
That is high level guitar genius. He's amazing!
I think he is at genius level for playing guitar.
May the Morse Be With You
I knew Steve way back when he had a band called ‘The Plague’.
He was an actual friend of mine.
He developed into quite the maestro.😊
Very very cool. An amazing musician
@@JDRichard He’s always been a genius and a cool guy to know.
Brilliant at everything he tackles.
As far as I’m concerned, Steve’s music-whether The Dixie Dregs, The Dregs, Steve Morse Band, or solo-is a genre unto itself! He’s combined a unique set of musical influences that no one else has. Can’t express how important he’s been to my musical experience in this life.
And…please go watch the original interview of Steve by Rick Beato: it’s wonderful…!! 🤘🏻 🎸 🤘🏻
One of my favorite Steve Morse songs! Awesome!
...what a beautiful soul.
Thank you Steve to bring all thoses goods things with Purple , you are amazing !!!❤
He’s just an amazing musician in person
My favorite of all ! Love you Steve
Great chops and unique, magical music. Thank you, Steve Morse.
Steve Morse is a wonderful guitar player. With him, Deep Purple were on their best. But time changes and I love seeing him feeling fine and not giving up even after the tragic loss of his wife
I do agree with a fantastic person and a fantastic guitar player. This is why I put this video up because I just have so much respect for the man.
Incredibly, incredibly good! Rick Beato is a lucky bastard getting an in person solo performance from one of fusion's greatest.
Been a fan since "Free Fall". Definitely near the top of my top 10 list.
Steve plays with his soul ❤
This guy is amazing!!
Amazing, incredible, genius Steve! Real Virtuoso and Guitar Master! Thanks you many times!
Emotion & Commotion the Jeff Beck sound. Definitely Serene.
❤Steve listening to you since 1979 😊
what an amazing guitarman!Love his playing!
Vista Grande. Beautiful song of the wonderful album"southern steel"
I got turned on by the Dregs, and have been a fan ever since.
Incredible musical composition and performance !!!
Steve is a great guitarist !!! Thank you Steve !!!
He is the best and that’s why I put this video up
So much joy in listening & watching Steve play. A master of his craft.
Thank you so much for posting this!!! The beauty and the power of Steve Morse!!
No problem at all I really enjoyed his playing
Going to see Steve in two days on what might be his final tour with the Dregs. Can't wait. Steve gives a master class here in guitar technique and control. In addition to his masterful use of fingerstyle, alternate picking, and artificial harmonics, he switches pickups endlessly (5 different settings) to serve the tones he wants while manipulating two delay pedals and a pedal for synthesizer set on an orchestral patch. Both hands, both feet working to serve the music. Rick can't hide his admiration for the man.
Amazing. Enjoy the show. He is a master
Steve’s pure musicality is absolutely astonishing! From the Dregs forward, he’s never stopped amazing me!
Thanks for sharing it, he’s one of my most precious inspiration when it comes to rock guitar.
Love playing his songs.
You are correct sir
I met him the first time I saw him play in March of 1979. Couldn't believe how nice he was to a group of us (bunch of us around 15). It inspired me enough to pretty much start playing within that week. Probably saw the Dregs back then around 30 times, and seen him plenty of times since.
He's the best overall guitarist I've ever seen.
I used to chuckle at the Purple fans who always said Blackmore was better. While Blackmore is great (another of my influences), all I would have to say is "Let's see Blackmore play this."
Nope.
This also caused me to focus more in my guitar back in 79 while I was in university. And this is me now.
ruclips.net/video/hKMJYp_BE-0/видео.htmlfeature=shared
@@JDRichard Niiice! A bit of a "Gilmour'ish" tone (which is ALWAYS good)!
Thanks
Вы считаете что не сыграет ? Я считаю что сыграет . И не забывайте Блекмору 79 ... !
He looks great for a guy in his 70s. Man, hes still got it. I love his playing
You gotta love with an old person still can play better than a lot of young people
Unic aproach to the guitar. I love Morse
He is great
"Amazing" fits Steve well. He does a lot of technical things better than most really good guitarists. His compositions are always lush soundscapes with great turns of phrasing and yet the core elements remain recognizable and likeable.
Since 1983, Thank You Steve Morse for always making my listening experience most enjoyable.😊
Thanks alot 🙏
He is like wine
I've seen Steve Morse by himself a few times also with Kansas and in October I saw Travis Larson who reminds me of Steve very sad that his wife has passed away just awful Steve you have to remaster Southern Steel and Stress Fest especially Stress Fest because that is the worst sounding of the two those albums are absolutely unbelievably fantastic especially Southern Steel Thank you Steve for everything God bless you
he is the best❤❤❤
I agree
An amazing player. I've been lucky to see him play with Deep Purple several times. Never over plays, kind of always seems to find the right part for the song.
I have never seen him play in person and I would love to. I’m just 65 so I’m not old enough to have seen Deep Purple in concert.
...absolute mastery
I like the way he almost always has his pinky on the volume knob while soloing.
50 years now.? A long long time gone by since Buckhead. And totally amazing how Steve keeps getting better and better.
He is an amazing guitar player, and I most impressed. By the way he adapted his style based on the problem he had with his wrist.
The title of this song is "Vista Grande".
@@sam84tkob Thank you very much
Ty bro
steve is the best of all time
I couldn’t agree more you’re absolutely correct.
wow !!! Just Wow
John Petucci's idol .. guitar hero..🤟💙🎸
Who is John Petucci? Does he play for the band Deam Thater?
Incredibile...Ancora non capisco come possa essere così preciso muovendo il braccio in quel modo
Great player
Hitting all those Goosebump chords. Wow
This is why I put this on so there will be even more focus on this person. An amazing musician and a really nice guy.
Wow he's still playing that same guitar from the old Hot Licks or whatever videos they were back in the 90's on VHS
This is his Musicman signature model. You will notice that on this one, he has a different midi pickup mounted.
Looks like a Roland one.
He does. #1 serial number. He played this guitar for his whole life almost
Que bestia este tipo. Tiene un gusto y un felling únicos.
Steve Morse of DIXIE DREGS.
My favourite fusion band.
Unbelievable
Isn’t he just a wonderful guitar player?
The big Steve
The Master at work.
I agree
Again it shows: There is not one right technique. When he plays fast, it comes from the arms, a no-go when you ask the average guitar teacher. But when you listen to Steve it is just right.
Just a different technique to adapt to his medical issue. You do have to use your arm if you want to really do fast alternate picking.
the best!
@@Somchiman you’re absolutely correct my friend that’s why I took this clip from Rick Beato and put it on my channel.
Master of dynamics. Like Jeff Beck. David Gilmour and Mark Knopfler.
Once you realize everything he is doing with his right pinky, you can't look away! 👀
I agree Mike. What style do you play? And are you up for a 1 on 1 interview on watchmaking? Just did Sonny
@@JDRichard Hi JD, I am a classic rock guy, but I grew up in a household that was big into folk and bluegrass, so that's also an influence! Right now I'm concentrating my channel on feature-length watch builds. I am in final production of a two-week-long edit 🙈, so I can't even think about other videos. I appreciate the offer! 😀
@@WatchWithMike You and Chris are the Kings of video editing. I think you get way more views because of this. Needs to change the view every 3 to 5 seconds to keep the audience engaged. I try this next time as I film from all angles
Super-Talent-Internantional!!
Such a legend.
Hermoso❤
My…. God
Sensacional!👏👏👏
Well done , Steve !!!
Thanks Rick! Aaaaah. Mr. Morse. My favorite, Super nice, humble, man and wizard since 77'... And that's in a world full of Great guitar players like Marc Bonilla, Al Dimeola, Beck(RIP) and countless others. From 6 years old prodigies to seasoned masters who understand, tear it up, goose bump tasteful chords, to bodacious, greasy spoon grit. Aren't we lucky?Please, Check out Marc Bonilla.
Holy!
Unbelievably beautiful music. But, did you get permission from Beato to take his content?
Day 444 is a masterpiece
👏👏👏👏👏
top tier guitarist
Bravo ))))))) 😊😊😊😊😊
Epic
Стив для меня лучший гитарист!
Стив - мегагитарист!!! 🙏🤘🤠👍👍👍✨💥
Pray his wife is recovering 🙏🏼
Sadly she passed away on 4th February 😢
Takes my imagination to another world.
👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏
Holy Moly
dude is so far beyond
He plays better than anyone
Его шедевр Sometimes
Genius level …
Somethings changed with his speed picking. I'm almost positive he used to speed pick completely from the wrist. You can see him doing it in his old videos. Now he seems to be generating speed from the elbow with the whole arm now rather than the wrist.
I think I saw him wearing a wrist brace on his picking hand a while back. I wonder if he had carpal tunnel issues like I had and had to adjust his technique.
@@isaacj6212 He does have an ailment that causes pain when he moves his wrist, so he adapted his picking technique
@@JDRichard thanks for verifying. It's been a while since I've seen his older stuff but I'm positive he used to speed pick from the wrist exclusively. In fact, it was always quite a sight to behold. It looked almost unnatural but damn was it effective.
@@isaacj6212 I know, I’m back in the day. I was told that if I really want to do quick picking I use more of my arm less of my wrist. not a fast guitar player by any means, but I can see the problem if you’ve got any arthritis in your wrist would be very painful to play.
@@JDRichard You get good at whatever technique you practice!
It simply makes me want to be a better guitarist.
Myself as well. I see these guys play so well and I think I’ve been playing since I was eight years old and still don’t know what the circle of fifths is.
Love Steve Morse, hate seeing people steal content. You could at least have posted a link back to Rick's video.
Sorry. I am a guitarist and love him too
I saw Al Demiola, McLaughlin and Paco DeLucia live back in the early 80s - they did that album Friday Night in San Francisco, which is amazing. Anyway the night I waw them in LA, Steve Morse was a special guest... he played one song with them. They each took a solo... all three of them ripped, especially Demiloa, but Steve Morse blew them away with his feeling and nuance. For my money, he blows away all the virtuoso guitarists, including Satriani, because Steve Morse always plays melodically, and that is what it's about... not how fast you can play,
What is the name of this song?? Album??
Vista Grande. From the Steve Morse Band album, Southern Steel, from 1991. Steve is the man. Has been for 40 plus years!!
Thanks...
Hey thanks
Did he do Top Gun II soundtrack?
That’s one for Mr. google
I was being sarcastic lol
And he has problems with his picking hand !? I remembering this from Beato's interview...wrist I think.
@@kipponi you are correct
I saw him at the same concert , by himself on stage , preceding Mclauglin,Demiola, and Paco Delucia . And the real kicker is that I think I liked Steve's performance better !
The new SM in Deep Purple has his work cut out.