The Oaf - Big Wreck. Awesome Riff of the Day... and how to play it!

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  • Опубликовано: 28 июл 2024
  • A few words and then a look at how to play (IMO) one of the greatest guitar riffs of the past 25 years. The Oaf by Big Wreck.
    Hope you find this helpful.
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  • @Handyandy747
    @Handyandy747 4 месяца назад +10

    Right band wrong time. I think that’s probably the best description of Big Wreck’s musical journey.
    Still a killer band, though it makes me proud to be Canadian

  • @billcowden8706
    @billcowden8706 2 года назад +24

    Finally someone covers Big Wreck. Thank you Sir.

    • @KellyDeanAllenGuitar
      @KellyDeanAllenGuitar  2 года назад +1

      Thanks for watching! I was utterly shocked to not find a tutorial on RUclips for this one. Such a classic and awesome riff.

  • @heycisco
    @heycisco Год назад +16

    Thank you for the tutorial. Thornley is criminally underrated. Big Wreck is Canada's best kept secret. Where have they been all my life? Since I heard the first 10 seconds of Locomotive I became an instant fan.

  • @jaycheek254
    @jaycheek254 4 месяца назад +1

    Big Wreck is the greatest rock band ever!

  • @jonbigg7385
    @jonbigg7385 Год назад +3

    Some of us Americans appreciate Ian and Big Wreck. There's hope for us.

  • @jeremydean6320
    @jeremydean6320 7 месяцев назад +4

    Great tutorial! I’m obsessed with Big Wreck…I’ll never forget hearing them in 97 with this track and being blown away! The new EP Pages still has them performing at their highest level…I’m in the US and keep turning people on to them. Soundgarden could bring Ian on to do some tribute shows in the vein of what Pantera is doing now..any way would love to see more Big Wreck guitar lessons.

  • @briansnyder3405
    @briansnyder3405 8 месяцев назад +3

    I went deep into the Big Wreck discography and even had a chance to take some lessons from the rhythm guitar player Brian Doherty (RIP) and my level of playing went crazy. Now I play exclusively in the G flat 5 tuning but i drop the low string down a whole step and it opens up a huge amount of options. I play almost exclusively with this tuning, as well as DADGAD and whatever Soundgarden's "Burden in my hand" and "Pretty Noose" tuning is

  • @Grrrr2
    @Grrrr2 5 месяцев назад +5

    OMG, Kelly. This is one of my all-time favourite songs, & You are a GREAT teacher, breaking down every delicate element.
    THANK YOU so much for your kindness, patience & attention to minute details.

  • @scottenriquez1930
    @scottenriquez1930 7 месяцев назад +7

    Still one of my favorite songs. Love these guys. I’m not Canadian but I’m still listening to them.

  • @StealthParrot
    @StealthParrot 2 года назад +13

    Ian Thornley is one of my favorite guitar players. This is great, love to see more Big Wreck!

    • @KellyDeanAllenGuitar
      @KellyDeanAllenGuitar  2 года назад +3

      Yeah man, it's a damned shame that they don't have more international success these days. Still pumping out awesome stuff.

  • @jamesleblanc7437
    @jamesleblanc7437 7 месяцев назад +3

    Wow, so good! Hammer-ons, pull offs, palm mutes for days. Great job!

  • @derpman2013
    @derpman2013 Год назад +5

    big wreck is still kicking! just saw them live last week

  • @morganswant9578
    @morganswant9578 Год назад +7

    I can’t believe this only has 64 likes!!
    I’ve loved this song, and Big Wreck since they came out. I’ve been trying to figure this out since 2001 when I started playing guitar! Thanks a million!!

  • @2009shahidc
    @2009shahidc 4 месяца назад +1

    This is a serious tutorial for free, you would be crazy not to learn this. Amazing band and amazing sounds, time will judge them as one of the greatest ever.

  • @brenthowell8070
    @brenthowell8070 6 месяцев назад +1

    Subscribed in the Southeastern US! More tutorials of my favorite band, please. Many thanks!

  • @brettengland192
    @brettengland192 9 месяцев назад +1

    I live in Virginia and have been a fan since the first album.

  • @user-pg2ej4et8o
    @user-pg2ej4et8o 3 месяца назад +1

    Freakin' awesome, man! Thanks a lot for this eye-opening tutorial and a glimpse into the magic and genius of alternate tunings! Really appreciate your teaching style!

  • @veovius
    @veovius 2 года назад +7

    Such a monster riff and song!

  • @MoreisMor
    @MoreisMor 16 дней назад

    That was fun, thank you! Always thought Ian/Big Wreck was a band's band because only my musical buddies and I were talking about that album when it came out. But is definitely one of the best to hear, and look forward to FINALLY making an attempt to learn playing it. So thanks again 😎👌

  • @judysblueeyes
    @judysblueeyes 5 месяцев назад +1

    I'm in the music industry and have been following these guys since they came onto the scene. RIP Brian!! Thornley is one of my favortie guitar/vocal heros and BW is one of my all time favorite bands. Great tutorial.

  • @nicamaya
    @nicamaya 3 месяца назад +1

    Wow... thank you! Not an easy tune to play but sounds great and that tuning is unreal! Thanks for sharing man!

  • @crantana
    @crantana 2 года назад +4

    bro.....keep the canadian stuff comin.....you rock it every time.....cheers from corner brook, nl

  • @timwilliams2035
    @timwilliams2035 11 месяцев назад +1

    I have been showing my Dad bits and pieces of Ian’s stuff byway of music teachers like yourself and he really likes it as he was a guitarist. He hasn’t heard any albums yet. I can’t wait. PS he’s 82

  • @stanbark007
    @stanbark007 2 года назад +3

    Thank you!!! This Yank loves Big Wreck!!!

  • @seanmacp
    @seanmacp 4 месяца назад +1

    Wow!!! Great tutorial this will now go on my have to learn bucket list !!!

  • @MVB0606
    @MVB0606 2 месяца назад +1

    This just helped me so much holy god 🙏🏼🙏🏼The tabs I’ve found found are close but so far.

  • @markarita3
    @markarita3 5 месяцев назад +2

    Best live band sound mix I've ever heard. Ian is a monster!

  • @CarpeDiem2
    @CarpeDiem2 10 месяцев назад +1

    My brain hurts just looking at you play, but to create this.. that's genius level.

  • @jasonwallis1098
    @jasonwallis1098 8 месяцев назад +1

    Very cool! Great tutorial. I always thought it was one of the coolest songs.

  • @michaelpalumbo3799
    @michaelpalumbo3799 2 года назад +3

    Just discovered Big Wreck 7.2. Excellent description of their varied sound and influences. I knew of Ian Thornley, just had never heard of his band. My favorite listening at the moment and spreading the word to everyone I can. Love your channel and really enjoyed this one!

    • @KellyDeanAllenGuitar
      @KellyDeanAllenGuitar  2 года назад

      Thanks Michael! Appreciate that a lot

    • @jewelscatchew
      @jewelscatchew Год назад

      Oh man. You have a monstrous rabbit hole to enter! He is prolific, and TALENTED. ENJOY!

  • @GaryCainMusic
    @GaryCainMusic 10 месяцев назад +2

    perfectly played, and your analysis of their style is bang on!

  • @EJH-jn6mo
    @EJH-jn6mo Год назад +1

    I just got turned onto these guys. Doing my duty and spreading the word to other Americans.

  • @dwaynejessome1728
    @dwaynejessome1728 2 года назад +2

    yup!! that's a pretty great one!

  • @Pedro_MVS_Lima
    @Pedro_MVS_Lima 2 года назад +6

    Thank you for putting Ian Thornley and Big Wreck on my radar, this is a great riff indeed and although I haven't heard the original yet I'm pretty confident your cover was impeccable as always, haha!

    • @KellyDeanAllenGuitar
      @KellyDeanAllenGuitar  2 года назад

      Cheers Pedro! Good to hear from you. Hope you're well.

    • @Pedro_MVS_Lima
      @Pedro_MVS_Lima 2 года назад

      @@KellyDeanAllenGuitar Yes, doing well for the most part, lots of work and virtually no spare time though. 😞

  • @timlaughman7074
    @timlaughman7074 7 месяцев назад +1

    Man that album is my top 5 no one has a clue who they are .

  • @shanedraper270
    @shanedraper270 Год назад +2

    Fantastic job!! Definitely do some more BW. Criminially under appreciated band.

  • @assestokick
    @assestokick 7 месяцев назад +1

    Do you hear the two little harmonica riffs at 1.01 and 1.06 Love that🎶 It's the only 2 times as far as I can tell. That makes me like it more! You did a awesome job on that my friend, Great song...

  • @heihodojo
    @heihodojo 4 месяца назад +1

    Really good vid, thanks!

  • @custom.0860
    @custom.0860 2 года назад +1

    Fantastic cover and tutorial of a great song. Thx

  • @AS-qn7vq
    @AS-qn7vq Год назад

    Awesome!

  • @screamingliner
    @screamingliner 2 года назад +2

    Fantastic, one of my favorite bands!

    • @KellyDeanAllenGuitar
      @KellyDeanAllenGuitar  2 года назад +1

      Likewise. 3 or 4 great albums in the past 10 years. Liked them when they hit the scene, like them even more nowadays.

    • @screamingliner
      @screamingliner 2 года назад

      @@KellyDeanAllenGuitar totally a band that deserves a much bigger audience. saw them here in San Francisco after ...but for the sun.

  • @Gerkenn
    @Gerkenn 11 месяцев назад

    Absolutely great tutorial, didn't know i had to learn this til now. Awesome tune!

  • @achavis
    @achavis Год назад

    Awesome tutorial! Thanks!!!

  • @speedinbob
    @speedinbob Год назад

    Great tutorial!

  • @lloydbray3809
    @lloydbray3809 Год назад

    Well done

  • @jewelscatchew
    @jewelscatchew Год назад +4

    Ian Thornley is a GOD in both voice and guitar. No only that, the fact that his prolific and complicated songwriting has been overlooked is a GLOBAL tragedy. I'd only like to add one thing, despite your comparisons to Chris Cornell, I really believe you're selling Ian short. His range is far greater and his live performances far more perfect than Chris'. Just my two cents. Amazing tutorial and breakdown. Thanks for this!

  • @andyferno9274
    @andyferno9274 4 месяца назад

    THANK YOU TONS

  • @dean-marr
    @dean-marr Год назад +1

    Amazing brother ❤

  • @Sftd1973
    @Sftd1973 2 месяца назад

    damn dude that's awesome !!!!!! Maybe you could do another demo of how to set up the Tremelo, Phaser, Delay, etc....

  • @chrisnalle5483
    @chrisnalle5483 10 месяцев назад +2

    Their lack of respect in the states is a cot dayum shame…
    Just a heads up tho, the first album after Big Wreck, “Thornley” did go gold in the states.

  • @wilhelmrogue1
    @wilhelmrogue1 2 года назад +2

    Gettin closer to 20k KDA,,,,, you rock bruh!

    • @KellyDeanAllenGuitar
      @KellyDeanAllenGuitar  2 года назад

      Damn close, haha. Few more months, no big jumps withstanding. It's a slow slog to 100k but that's the goal.

  • @timstevens3361
    @timstevens3361 Год назад +2

    i agree
    i thot Ian was first
    a keyboard guy.
    watch him n BW live.
    oaf
    that song
    under the light house
    come again
    ghosts
    i think they are too good
    for a light pop audience

  • @mathtrixmusiclix4248
    @mathtrixmusiclix4248 10 месяцев назад

    Sick!

  • @TheKlingonJon
    @TheKlingonJon 6 месяцев назад

    There's some King's X influence as well!

  • @TonysMusic1974
    @TonysMusic1974 Год назад

    Love this song! My cover band played it a few times back in the late 90's. Just posted a version of us playing THAT SONG :-)

  • @andrearinomato7670
    @andrearinomato7670 Год назад

    Yes!!!!! 👏👏👏

  • @roscoechance5155
    @roscoechance5155 10 месяцев назад

    Further to your soundgarden comparison - they also used lots of alternate "wacky" tunings

  • @andrewcherry4635
    @andrewcherry4635 Год назад +1

    You've nailed this on all fronts! Would you be able to share more on your tone/effects for this tune? You've touched on it in this video but is there any more detail you can share. I have a Helix LT so as much info as you would be willing to provide would be awesome. Thanks.

  • @shealarking1082
    @shealarking1082 Год назад +2

    More big wreck pls

  • @nic3286
    @nic3286 Год назад +2

    Great band ghosts is an amazing song too

  • @NoelKerns
    @NoelKerns Год назад +1

    Can you share how you play the chunky, 16th-note rhythm part to the 2nd verse? I love the sound of that!

  • @adnap
    @adnap Год назад

    I always thought the riff to The Oaf was reminiscent of “Hole Hearted” by Extreme.

  • @seanmacp
    @seanmacp 4 месяца назад

    Hi Kelly where did you get the backing track ?

  • @benkile6016
    @benkile6016 Год назад

    I can not figure out how to tune it to that

  • @giorgiotorassa8918
    @giorgiotorassa8918 6 месяцев назад

    Why Big Wreck don’t come to Italy????

  • @gavinjohnston3540
    @gavinjohnston3540 4 месяца назад

    Whats the tuning

  • @brycemelton1
    @brycemelton1 9 месяцев назад

    How the hell did you figure that out?

  • @Satanic666Overlord
    @Satanic666Overlord 11 месяцев назад +2

    Ian is 100x better than Chris Cornell, as good as Chris is, Ian is a beast... Little bit of an insult to Ian and big wreck to compare them to Sound Garden.. IMO