"Meditation" // Eric Gales guitar solo (live in Raleigh)

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  • Опубликовано: 8 янв 2025

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  • @ChristopherKose
    @ChristopherKose Год назад +318

    The number of upside down guitars outnumbered right side up that night.

    • @bcmanucd
      @bcmanucd Год назад +6

      emphasis on "upside down" - Eric Gales is the only other person besides Sonny that I've seen play a right-hand-strung guitar left-handed.

    • @ChristopherKose
      @ChristopherKose Год назад +7

      @@bcmanucd didn’t Hendrix and Dick Dale play the same way?

    • @gtgaxiola
      @gtgaxiola Год назад +10

      @@ChristopherKose Also MonoNeon the bass-GUITAR

    • @bcmanucd
      @bcmanucd Год назад +4

      @@ChristopherKose Hendrix played a right-handed guitar left-handed, but he also strung it left-handed (low strings on the top). You got me on Dick Dale, he is a truly unique case - he played left-handed guitars left-handed, but strung them right handed (low strings on the bottom).

    • @bcmanucd
      @bcmanucd Год назад +3

      @@gtgaxiola True, MonoNeon plays left-handed with right-hand stringing (lowest strings on bottom). I think this is more common for bass than 6-string guitar, since bassists rarely fret full chords.

  • @chrisbr1969
    @chrisbr1969 4 дня назад +3

    Eric’s “two notes” couldn’t be repeated by most every guitar player on the planet. Just an amazing talent!

  • @einelelazegui
    @einelelazegui Год назад +36

    Eric gales can bring world peace with this solo

  • @cowbellthunder
    @cowbellthunder Год назад +322

    Does anyone have more talent and less of an ego than Cory Wong? He's an ace who hand built his fighter jet, and is just as eager to hop in the back seat and run the radios while some else flies it, and seems delighted by what he sees. Props, brother!

    • @mumblbeebee6546
      @mumblbeebee6546 Год назад +9

      That is a nice image, and spot on!

    • @JohnLaco
      @JohnLaco Год назад +10

      Fighter jet is such a wicked analogy for his band. They are CERTAINLY not a Cessna!

    • @hurricanejesse
      @hurricanejesse Год назад +16

      Everybody sits in the back seat when Eric Gales is playing😜

    • @benhallett1537
      @benhallett1537 Год назад +9

      Even the song “Meditation” is Cory’s vehicle to shine and he watches Gales take it for a joyride. ❤❤

    • @Sixxiron
      @Sixxiron Год назад

      WORD!

  • @modelcitizen1977
    @modelcitizen1977 Год назад +14

    Eric Gales is stupid good. A true Jedi who is one with the flow.

  • @Dave-nm3xc
    @Dave-nm3xc Год назад +21

    Every time I've ever went to an Eric Gales show, I left exhausted. Every show was an emotional rollercoaster, and a religious type of experience. It takes a special talent to do that!

  • @diggybjr
    @diggybjr Год назад +12

    Eric is THE best on this planet.

  • @Trent-tr2nx
    @Trent-tr2nx Год назад +24

    This video made me think about how amazing a Derek Trucks collab would be

    • @15nicinho
      @15nicinho Год назад

      They have collaborated before. Look up their cover of Layla

    • @Trent-tr2nx
      @Trent-tr2nx Год назад

      @@15nicinho I meant Wong and Trucks but thanks for this, it’s amazing.

  • @emberos
    @emberos Год назад +189

    players like sonny, eric, and mono neon are beginning to make me feel like it's us and not them that are holding the instruments upside down 😂

  • @gep2771
    @gep2771 2 месяца назад +2

    I can only watch Eric in small doses or I would never pick up my guitar.. it is exhausting...lol..Eric Johnson and Eric Gales are the kings of taking stratocasters to stratospheres.

  • @JBG949
    @JBG949 6 месяцев назад +7

    EVERY GUITAR LEGEND HAS THEIR MOST AMBITIOUS. EFFORTS HAVING SAID THAT. MR. ERIC GALES IS CERTIFIED
    #1 GUITAR PLAYER IN THE WORLD 🎉

  • @daveedson32
    @daveedson32 Год назад +81

    This is absolutely disgusting in the best possible way. When Eric unleashes like this, I can feel his deep gratitude for being alive because he knows he's dodged death more than once. Thank you so much for making this happen.

    • @FloridaManMatty
      @FloridaManMatty Год назад

      That’s a fact. We are all lucky he made it through in one piece.

  • @CallToGrid
    @CallToGrid Год назад +14

    I'm crying. Some people are on this planet, and we know why. Eric Gales is one of them. The 'cat is kinda like Jeff Beck. Flies just below the radar. HIs runs are just sick. And he's playing upside down, so different phrasing. Dude is humble too.

  • @Furii0us
    @Furii0us Год назад +18

    I try not to look up Eric Gales on RUclips and binge through it all in one night. I love when I occasionally stumble upon him in videos like these and get blown away every. single. time. As if it was the first time I heard and see him play. What a legend. 🙏🏻

  • @JBG949
    @JBG949 Год назад +6

    ERIC GALES...THE GREAT..! 👑

  • @KratomCruiser
    @KratomCruiser Год назад +5

    Gales is the man, saw him at a small venue in omaha and he burned it down man. Melted our faces into liquid puddles right onto the floor.

  • @Tedmaul99
    @Tedmaul99 Год назад +37

    I met Eric Gales after one of his UK shows last year and reminded him he was still due a collab with Cory... a live Eric solo on my favourite Cory track? That'll do nicely☺️

  • @ibalrog
    @ibalrog Год назад +30

    This man is playing that guitar to within an inch of both of their lives.

  • @evantabachnick3208
    @evantabachnick3208 Год назад +4

    Love his return to the theme at 4:45

  • @patricioalbarracin1297
    @patricioalbarracin1297 Год назад +2

    Im a musician... 30 years playing músic... This skinny White guy, Cory... He gave me back the pleasure of listening inspired performances every single Time i listen to him... Thank you Cory, you make me love music more every single day

  • @sensiblynumb
    @sensiblynumb Год назад +8

    EG is just a deity on the strings. I can't get enough of that raw feel and emotion. The man is a genius!

  • @DavidFeilyMusic
    @DavidFeilyMusic Год назад +2

    If Hendrix and Eric Johnson had a baby it would be Eric Gales!!! One of theee best around 🙌

  • @andreabertollini7432
    @andreabertollini7432 Год назад +13

    There are great guitar players, there are legends and then there is Eric Gales.. God bless you Eric

  • @VeenoBoomin
    @VeenoBoomin Год назад +9

    lowkey got tears watching this

    • @TheRcurry75
      @TheRcurry75 9 месяцев назад +2

      I met him twice and told him the same thing. He's a national treasure

    • @antonyvo4prez
      @antonyvo4prez Месяц назад

      @@TheRcurry75 He does the same to me too man. His story is heavy. The energy is real.

  • @curtisalleyjr
    @curtisalleyjr Год назад +140

    I went into the show ready to be blown away but having Eric Gales come out and pull this performance off absolutely hit me with a nuclear bomb. I hope that you will put up a video of what he said about Petar and Sonny...it was great.

    • @jakalote4930
      @jakalote4930 Год назад +1

      What was said??

    • @vukasinbauer8268
      @vukasinbauer8268 Год назад +1

      I would like to know too

    • @tynannida9642
      @tynannida9642 Год назад +2

      He talked about how sonny worked with prince and I can’t exactly remember what he said about petar

    • @veljkosimovic2302
      @veljkosimovic2302 Год назад

      So, what did he say about Petar?

    • @vukasinbauer8268
      @vukasinbauer8268 Год назад +2

      @@veljkosimovic2302 Veljooo kralju! 🤘

  • @ericdoyle4922
    @ericdoyle4922 Год назад +22

    I was at this show and was absolutely blown away by the level of playing by everyone. I wish they included Cory's comment at the end, "now that's a lead guitar player". So fortunate to have seen this live.

    • @skierpage
      @skierpage Год назад +1

      "now that's a rhythm guitar player!" -- everyone about Cory Wong

  • @JMurdochNZ
    @JMurdochNZ Год назад +38

    How did Eric's guitar not catch fire? Absolute legend.

  • @tallyankeegal
    @tallyankeegal Год назад +2

    I've owned guitars longer than this guy has been alive...and I never hear of him till the algorithm paid off...I'm freaking all kinds of impressed! WOW!

  • @yoworob
    @yoworob Год назад +67

    What a great show - blessed to be there and glad to be able to relive it. For Cory to hand off what is usually a big solo moment for him to Eric was not only beautiful and graceful but wise!

    • @mbryan829
      @mbryan829 Год назад +4

      Just saw him in Atlanta and this was the encore, which Cory solo'd. Definitely really cool to see him share this big moment, love how the band is so selfless and everyone gets their own moment to shine. Truly an amazing performance!

    • @tynannida9642
      @tynannida9642 Год назад

      That’s what I thought too, such a good show I love how much fun everyone was having. No egos just everyone working together to create amazing music

  • @harryhassell4669
    @harryhassell4669 Год назад +13

    Absolutely stellar show from Cory and beyond up there. Not only did Cory to give this big moment to Eric, but he consistently shines the light on all of the other players up there when he could easily take more spotlight for himself. He’s a class act and the audience gets a fantastic show as a result!

  • @georgeroberts7462
    @georgeroberts7462 9 месяцев назад +3

    YESSIR, I LOVE WATCHING REAL FEEL AND THE TRUTH OF HOW LIFE THROWS U A CURVE BALL, BUT IN THE LORD, IT'S ALRIGHT, I TELL U AGAIN,IN THE LORD IT'S GONNA BE ALRIGHT. ROCK ON E.MAN

  • @joshjamesuk
    @joshjamesuk Год назад +21

    The way Eric hangs onto that chord at 0:38...! Such a great guitarist man.

    • @csharpbnatural
      @csharpbnatural Год назад +2

      Jah’mon! I was wondering if any other alien - err…”human” listened to such bravery and control. Excellent Master Eric! I’m humbled when TheMusicUniverse sends such melodic codes😉🎶

  • @goport
    @goport Год назад +4

    Cory is one of the finest new acts on the scene. His playing is another level, his work rate is amazing and his humility is the icing on the cake.
    For me, as a left hander that plays lefty strung lefty, Erics playing IS alien. Most of us lefties can bang out a few chords and simple lines on a right handed/strung instrument, because there are times it the only way to sit in and jam. I think Hendrix was very proficient at this too. But to eveolve to the point that your technique is no longer about "coping" with the RH strings ... Thats Eric gale territory! Theres a liquid flowing quality to his soloing which is like nothing I have really heard others do. Genius

  • @rottalmusik6563
    @rottalmusik6563 Год назад +9

    One or two notes from Eric Gales and everybody's smilling 🤘🎸💜

  • @Crentist
    @Crentist Год назад +5

    Never miss a Sunday show

  • @dronesbikesandairportsguy8527
    @dronesbikesandairportsguy8527 Год назад +1

    I recommend this clip to my friends as an introduction to Cory Wong after seeing the clip of Meditation on a boat. The man has zero ego taking a back seat on his signature song.

  • @spacejesus4976
    @spacejesus4976 Год назад +2

    eric is a open conduit, he lets the musical energy flow through his finger tips. Its awesome to see and a really ballsy way to play, really puts yourself out there exposed.

  • @ecastag
    @ecastag Год назад +2

    This guy is an alien. His phrasing is too authentic, no other one play those kind of lines.

  • @Dave-nm3xc
    @Dave-nm3xc Год назад +4

    What a legendary beast.

  • @peterbradley6580
    @peterbradley6580 Год назад +1

    Never expected to see this - Eric and Cory - the planets must be aligning.

  • @jeffholland4435
    @jeffholland4435 Год назад +2

    I met this Legend in Wichita, KS at the Wave venue! Ally was there too! Rocked Old Town until the bricks were breaking! Thanks a million!

  • @Wildzy1st
    @Wildzy1st Год назад +38

    Man, this dude really feels it like Jimi, even tho he's got a completely different vibe. But he just feels it. what a genius

    • @joehguitar7967
      @joehguitar7967 Год назад

      Yeah it has that same melodic approach, sort of "dirty technicality", tons of character, no fear of doing something a little different...
      I would never mistake one's playing for the other, but they definitely have the same energy.

    • @henrygeorge4876
      @henrygeorge4876 Год назад

      No way we express ourselves differently

    • @Igart1997
      @Igart1997 Год назад

      Yep, same here. Kinda feel Jimi a bit the first time I saw him

  • @mountainspiredvt2586
    @mountainspiredvt2586 Год назад +7

    I fckn love Eric gales

  • @peterbrusch1493
    @peterbrusch1493 Год назад +2

    Eric Gales is one of the greatest ever!

  • @12mulatu22
    @12mulatu22 Год назад +7

    This was what I needed today. He brang the fire and the band is so good behind him..just money.

  • @FizzicksDude
    @FizzicksDude Год назад +4

    Eric Gales has gun powder pulsing through his veins. His music explodes out of him. like a super hero with a guitar.

  • @kevongordon2675
    @kevongordon2675 Год назад +12

    These collaborations always make me so happy watching them share a moment and not make it a competition

  • @eduardosci1909
    @eduardosci1909 5 месяцев назад +2

    Wow! Killer perfomance! Epic Gales, of course!

  • @i_cam
    @i_cam Год назад +4

    this show was absolutely nuts, what a pleasant surprise this guest appearance was! thanks cory for an absolutely killer night and thanks jay for sticking around for a photo!

  • @Bando_6.0
    @Bando_6.0 8 месяцев назад +2

    you guys are f**king awesome.

  • @murphy4trees
    @murphy4trees 2 месяца назад +2

    this is what's for breakfast today.. what a great way to start the day

  • @Six3rdy
    @Six3rdy Год назад +7

    I never expected to see Eric gales in this one. That caught me by surprise. And I LOVE IT!

  • @NadiaLidiaVanini
    @NadiaLidiaVanini Год назад +2

    Un grande chitarrista, il numero 1.❤

  • @PistolsPlayground
    @PistolsPlayground 11 месяцев назад +1

    Im glad to see Eric getting the credit he deserves. Absolutely killer player.

  • @nickschaaf
    @nickschaaf Год назад +4

    Amazing night. Couldn’t believe all the talent and this is before Victor Wooten even came out.

  • @gijoey5912
    @gijoey5912 Год назад +3

    I was lucky enough to catch the St. Louis show last week, and it was one of the best concerts I've ever seen. I'm still smiling almost a week later. Go see these guys immediately!

  • @michaelschmidt9708
    @michaelschmidt9708 Год назад +2

    Eric is superhuman on the guitar. First saw him 30 years ago and he blew my mind then.

  • @TheRealMikeySullivan
    @TheRealMikeySullivan Год назад +2

    Insane. Amazing. Incredible. Damn I wish he was on the Portland dates...

  • @timtime9167
    @timtime9167 Год назад +1

    The speed and fluidity of Randy Rhodes the blues chops of all of them.

  • @Passion535
    @Passion535 Год назад +1

    You really can't much better than that! But, you just keep on going and reaching for Galaxy's that are still out there beyond the horizon!!

  • @BabaORileyII
    @BabaORileyII Год назад +1

    So cool! I saw Mr. Gales way back (2000) with B.O.C. here in El Paso. He was awesome then . . . he's even awesomer now!

  • @ShawnTubbs
    @ShawnTubbs Год назад +2

    Eric Gales is just top shelf!

  • @ericwatler23
    @ericwatler23 Год назад +2

    Eric went off ❤️🎸❤️🎸

  • @raoul_duke7253
    @raoul_duke7253 Год назад +1

    Get to see Eric again Friday here in Raleigh… at a much smaller venue. Gonna be amazeballs as usual… and as a left handed person who plays standard right handed, I’ve been doubting that decision ever since I saw Eric play for the first time… But it’s been 35+ years so there’s no goin back now.

  • @Memike66
    @Memike66 16 дней назад

    It's something else to look at this video you're there with him. a total blast light

  • @DeleniMusic
    @DeleniMusic Год назад +1

    speachless-tx a lot for your life but my life as well

  • @matto9734
    @matto9734 Год назад +2

    His choreography within the solo is astounding! The build ups/releases and the effects like the open string attack and the octaver thingie + that PHRASING keep the really intense flow of notes interesting... what an outstanding masterpiece!!! And... THAT BAND!!! Cory you are awesome!

  • @piersmoore-ede8444
    @piersmoore-ede8444 Год назад +2

    No better guitar player in the world right now than Eric. So much fire!

  • @Ethan_Thomas_
    @Ethan_Thomas_ Год назад +3

    I was right at the front and so this was a really awesome experience!

  • @stephendawg1
    @stephendawg1 Год назад +4

    Powerful emotions when Eric plays. Touches me every time! Thank you Cory! My son and I have been to two of your shows in Indy. Moments like this are one of many things I respect about you and your band.

  • @matthewrayner3793
    @matthewrayner3793 Год назад +2

    There are few guitar solos that are raw like this, and get you right in the gut. This is one of them. Absolutely astonishing.

  • @Warriorjc7
    @Warriorjc7 Год назад +1

    Gales has an amazing feel for guitar and his sound is all his👍🏽🫵🏽👏🏽✌🏽

  • @erikl6988
    @erikl6988 Год назад +3

    Honestly I you don't see many players these days ripping the blues as hard as Gales does. Reminds me of some of the vicious solos that Stevie Ray would play live. Aggressive as fuck.

  • @richardypelaar7773
    @richardypelaar7773 Год назад +1

    Another very good lefty guitar player like the GOAT Jimi

  • @StonerCreek74
    @StonerCreek74 Год назад +1

    He's in concert later this year 20 mins from me. Can't wait to go!

  • @JohnPBlues
    @JohnPBlues Год назад +1

    Dunno how I’m just finding Cory’s music he’s a new hero for me, but I’ve been a huge Eric Gales fan since he was a teenager. This is phenomenal!

  • @JulesLeyheGuitarPlayer
    @JulesLeyheGuitarPlayer Год назад +3

    Love how he's rippin in E standard on his Eb tuned strat

  • @blackfeather35
    @blackfeather35 Год назад +1

    Cory--you are an awesome bass player. Eric Gales, every time I see a clip of him playing--I'm like wow!!! All I can see about this performance is, if that is what meditation is then I'm going to do it every day so I can play my bass like Cory and my lead guitar like Eric. 1 Luv❤🎸

  • @davidbattit1185
    @davidbattit1185 Год назад +2

    Sonny eating that solo for breakfast 2:17, 3:00, and 3:27, with that first low bend at 2:17 being perhaps the most scrumptious of the lot.

  • @elevismith
    @elevismith Год назад +2

    Please!! Please!!! Upload the entire night!!! This was a amazing experience to be at live!!! And Not to mention Trousdale!!! The didn’t miss one single note..
    My voice still hasn’t recovered. Come back to Raleigh!!!

  • @ericwatler23
    @ericwatler23 Год назад +2

    This is fire

  • @bagaskarafulki
    @bagaskarafulki Год назад +1

    What a beast! Jeez

  • @cet4100
    @cet4100 Год назад +2

    What he has, I don't believe can be taught!

  • @danaeverhart6487
    @danaeverhart6487 Год назад +1

    Damn man! This is twice Eric has been in my backyard or close by here and NO ONE EVEN LET ME KNOW! Once in Lexington NC and now Raleigh NC!!!

  • @musicman6610
    @musicman6610 Год назад +1

    How cool that Cory had Eric! Great show in ATL. Thanks Cory!

  • @JGulliMusic
    @JGulliMusic Год назад +1

    Outstanding guitar 🎸 skills and performance 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽🌟👍🏽

  • @gillewismusic
    @gillewismusic Год назад +2

    This might be the perfect solo

  • @ricksmusicworld711
    @ricksmusicworld711 Год назад +7

    Love Eric, a master and so organic, love how he keeps hitting the strings in open (although not in key) just shows the passion and feel, he doesn’t care that’s it’s out of tune, it fits in the performance. All FEELS. 🙂

  • @omerbmusic
    @omerbmusic Год назад +1

    Cory (and everyone on stage), since the Beatles, you are the best thing that happens to music!

  • @Ladyblogtest
    @Ladyblogtest 8 месяцев назад +1

    Beautiful and WOW !!!!❤❤❤❤

  • @spazzymacgee5648
    @spazzymacgee5648 Год назад +2

    Yes! I can't wait to see Eric at the Rory Gallagher fest this year in Ireland. Always the best weekend of music in Ireland. Buzzing!

  • @ursusbachthaler566
    @ursusbachthaler566 Год назад +1

    Hell yeah!! :)) Talent, hard work and fire = fireworks!

  • @terrylharris1249
    @terrylharris1249 Год назад +2

    Holly shiiit...wow just wow 😲🔥🔥🔥 bravo to Corey and sonny two heavyweights in theri own regard for letting Eric have it!! Damn he killed that shit!!!

  • @johnnyshae2601
    @johnnyshae2601 Год назад +1

    One Word' Awesome!!!!

  • @christinehill320
    @christinehill320 Год назад +1

    Absolute Killer!

  • @albertoamato1975
    @albertoamato1975 Год назад +1

    KING

  • @michaelmourek3879
    @michaelmourek3879 Год назад +1

    Off the charts - very amazing

  • @olfoogy
    @olfoogy 9 месяцев назад +1

    Wow! That was crazy!!!!

  • @taylordwyermusic
    @taylordwyermusic Год назад +3

    Oh I’m a fan of this Fr

  • @forcytek1
    @forcytek1 Год назад +1

    Lefty like Jimi Hendrix...Fantastic🎸💥