It is so nice to have found a guitar lesson channel where the instructor likes all the same stuff I do. Killer arrangement, I had so much fun learning it. Mr. Cohen would be delighted, I’m sure.
Holy, sweet funky Moses, Eric! This is genuinely brilliant creativity. Mining one’s fonts of inspiration and translating a mash up of their influences in one’s own idiom is dancing in the footsteps of giants, and this instance is, for me frankly mind-blowing! One of my favorite songs actually improved by a treatment I never once thought of applying. Your enthusiasm and... joyful delight in playing this exactly matches mine in hearing it and catching you connecting all this! I am so glad you recorded this. This is such a moment. Talk about over-delivering on the price of admission, man! Absolutely brilliant. What a brainwave, dood. A moment of inspiration captured in amber.
Dear Eric, what a lovely combination !! Been following your lessons for a while now and your playing and composing music is so great and with so much feeling !!!!! Don’t know how many fans you have in Europe but you one from Slovenia for sure !
Always one of my favourite Cohen tunes. I remember being at a festival and finding a stage in the woods to a icelandic band doing a glorious cover of it but their name was lost in the mists of time. That's a lovely take on it
Your videos are some of the best, perfect style to enjoy and learn from super easily! Been trying to perfect this, very cool take on the song. Thank you
this set me up to only listening to famous blue raincoat but now i'm arranging a cover that goes from heavy riffs on the verses to pretty fingerstyle on the choruses and its coming along nicely. thanks eric for reminding me how much i love leonard cohen
Leonard Cohen would approve. Love watching you play. Lots to unpack in this lesson. I already have been using small pieces of chords in my songs, but not these shapes. Thanks for the lesson.
GREAT stuff, Thank you! Oh the neck twist and G intonation issues...last night was reminiscing about the same, when I heard for the first time a story of how my 72' LesPaul Custom brought joy to another player and was sad it'd gone.
Great find with the minimalist chords. Would love to hear your take on Homme's soloing or melodies. His note choices come just to the edge of Ribotisms.
I feel like Cohen, as a person who has made a lifelong, permanent commitment to the concept of coolness would have been quite okay with your cool arrangement.
While I did take a long time to discover the mighty fine work of Leonard Cohen, at least now I can recognise the brilliance behind his music & especially poetry in his lyrics! Also that look @ 1:33
Very cool Eric, I always enjoy your playing. Using partial chords, haven't R&B guitarists been doing that for years? A brief aside, I saw Leonard Cohen in Vegas about 12 years ago and it was one of the finest bands I've ever heard. Probably all studio musicians and I can't name any of them but they were tight....plus Leonard Cohen was from the great white north ....I think I'll play Bird On a Wire....cheers everyone.
Yeah I saw him that tour also! That band is actually the same band from his 90s live record! Nice people - they hung out after the show and chatted with fans by the bus
You and Chris Buck are the most interesting guitarists online. That's right, you heard me, the entire freakin' internet. The two of you have very unique playing styles and are certainly different but I'd love to hear you guys do a collaboration. Minds will be blown. Trust me on this Eric. When have I ever steered you wrong? I'll be waiting. Thanks in advance.
Blasphemy is a gateway to brilliance. Without it, *everyone* would still be cowed and superstitious. We're all better for the ones who dare to disregard dogma and explore the unorthodox. Great work, as always.
I was really surprised when I saw the title. But it works! My dream is that you one day do an arrangement of ‘Expecting to fly’ by Buffalo Springfield.
Mr H you are spoiling us, nick cave last week josh homme this?.....what could next week be!!!!!, I took my oldest son to see QOTSA in Manchester a few years ago they were amazing
@@EricHaugenGuitar for his first gig i took him to see Green Day , (his then favourite band ) I paid through the nose for the tickets and by time the gig came round his favourite band was the Artic Monkeys (although it was a great gig). When he was much younger I took him to London to the 30th anniversary Star Wars exhibition by the time we got there he liked Harry Potter more!!!!!!!!,! But.........my youngest son likes computer games, I once took him out a big gaming exhibition..............I'd prefer to stick knitting needles in my eyes
Can we talk about the amazing lyrics for a moment? This is a guy addressing his rival, who lost out to him (or is it really the other way 'round?) ... and there is so much compassion and hurt and world-weariness in his words. "And what can I tell you, my brother, my killer What can I possibly say I guess that I miss you, I guess I forgive you I'm glad that you stood in my way ... And then he fucking SIGNS it at the end. "Sincerely, L. Cohen". I mean, come on. I started reading those lyrics to a friend once and started crying out of nowhere.
Eric! Can you do a Bill Frisell take on something popular? He does a lot of solo covers, his style is so unique and delicate. Would love to hear/read/see you analysis and some pointers on achieving his warm and humane sound.
@@EricHaugenGuitar for sure. Been obsessing over his Fretboard Journal solo videos this whole quarantine year ... so much from just an amp, tele and a flint.
Very cool arrangement! Thank you for all the brilliance you generously share. I don’t know why but in my head I heard Eddie Vedder singing this with you. Imagine that. Give him a call! He’ll do it. Just find a needy cause to donate to.
@@EricHaugenGuitar wow! Can’t wait for that one. One of my top three tunes of all time I think. (Yes I was in my late teens in the early 90’s). Another one of my top three you should check out (because Eddie Vedder has done covers with the songwriter) is “Throw your arms around me” by the “Hunters and Collectors”. An absolute gem that would be amazing to see your take on. Keep safe and once again love your work 🤘
I saw that episode of Guitar Moves. Watched the whole series, it's good. At the time I didn't really understand what Homme was on about, it went by too fast for my guitar player's brain - but I *think* I get what it's about now. It's not blasphemy. Death to all idols! Year Zero! ...I never got over Punk... Are Mustangs similar to Duo-Sonics? I like both. They feel similar under the fingers. EDIT: "Use your pinky!" I'm out. Cya for the next one! Thanks for the Am trick.
@@EricHaugenGuitar It's not lazy It's oppressed by the violence inherent in the system. Also, your Mom :p :p (Is that a thing in the US? When someone disses you and you just go "Your Mum"?)
Holy smoke batman, this is the best version of that song. Much better than the Parisian Bistro versions Cohen and everyone else does. Can you get Ann Wilson to sing it? Or Reese McHenry might be easier for you to get.
@@EricHaugenGuitar True! The overlap of angular guitars is quite substantial. Makes the combination less surprising than Homme/Cohen. Looking forward to what you come up with next regardless.
The Mastery is the business, but they're damn expensive and I think they look weird. You can get a Staytrem for half the price of a Mastery - works like a charm and real similar looking to the stock Mustang bridge!
Bwhahahaha don’t get me started on Scientology! My Parents were big time Scientologist in the 70s! My dad was the president of the NY branch and my mom was the bookkeeper. They’re out now tho!
indeed, i think Cornell could have done that one! And his solo tune "Seasons" got these droney things. But the real challenge would be to play some Nick vocals on guitar, and to get a little of the craziness of Thayil's licks. It's miles away of my skills.
I have loads of vintage gear and have never used a DAW...well...Audacity. Twice. .I didn't understand it, still don't..there's no reel-to-reels and nowhere for me to plug in my guitar. What's your point?
Haha true! Believe me I’ve grilled my engineer friends about upgrading to logic. Thing is, I really fast in GB, and it suits my purposes for RUclips. If these vids were for an album then I’d definitely make the jump!
@@EricHaugenGuitar I tried Logic. It is a very nice tool. But more than what I really need. I agree. I’ve gotten very used to GB. It is pretty easy to use.
I rewatch that Josh Homme Guitar Moves video at least once a month
Same here!
@@Rodiniaband There is something comforting, and funny, to see Josh Homme being sweet, sweaty and stoned.
@@birdsong2552 you know it!
I see the title. Eric Haugen. Josh Homme. Leonard Cohen. I click like before even seeing the video, which I never do. Perfect combination.
Did you wear a mask while you were clicking? Because thats next..
@@michaelsteven1090 WTF are you talking about?
Thanks man!
It is so nice to have found a guitar lesson channel where the instructor likes all the same stuff I do. Killer arrangement, I had so much fun learning it. Mr. Cohen would be delighted, I’m sure.
Thanks! I'd like to think LC would at least get a chuckle out of it :-)
great stuff, LC wouldn't mind -- these voicings and the melody lines are just so moving. grabbed me right away
I'd like to think he'd at least chuckle :-)
Holy, sweet funky Moses, Eric! This is genuinely brilliant creativity. Mining one’s fonts of inspiration and translating a mash up of their influences in one’s own idiom is dancing in the footsteps of giants, and this instance is, for me frankly mind-blowing! One of my favorite songs actually improved by a treatment I never once thought of applying. Your enthusiasm and... joyful delight in playing this exactly matches mine in hearing it and catching you connecting all this! I am so glad you recorded this. This is such a moment. Talk about over-delivering on the price of admission, man! Absolutely brilliant. What a brainwave, dood. A moment of inspiration captured in amber.
Dude thanks so much Andrew!!!
Dear Eric,
what a lovely combination !! Been following your lessons for a while now and your playing and composing music is so great and with so much feeling !!!!!
Don’t know how many fans you have in Europe but you one from Slovenia for sure !
Cool! Thanks Andraz!!
Always one of my favourite Cohen tunes. I remember being at a festival and finding a stage in the woods to a icelandic band doing a glorious cover of it but their name was lost in the mists of time.
That's a lovely take on it
Man, that sounds magical!
Your videos are some of the best, perfect style to enjoy and learn from super easily! Been trying to perfect this, very cool take on the song. Thank you
Yayayayay! Thanks man
this set me up to only listening to famous blue raincoat but now i'm arranging a cover that goes from heavy riffs on the verses to pretty fingerstyle on the choruses and its coming along nicely. thanks eric for reminding me how much i love leonard cohen
Awesome! That’s a good idea!
Never have I clicked a video faster! Sounds wonderful Eric
Thanks Michael!
your selection songs are pure gems
Thanks man!
Leonard Cohen would approve. Love watching you play. Lots to unpack in this lesson. I already have been using small pieces of chords in my songs, but not these shapes. Thanks for the lesson.
Cool! Yeah it’s awesome how much taking notes OUT makes things bigger!
Always amazed when I listen to the original vs your cover. Very modern and tasteful takes on the originals.
Thanks gab! I don't know what makes me try these random connections, but sometimes it works out!
GREAT stuff, Thank you! Oh the neck twist and G intonation issues...last night was reminiscing about the same, when I heard for the first time a story of how my 72' LesPaul Custom brought joy to another player and was sad it'd gone.
Great find with the minimalist chords. Would love to hear your take on Homme's soloing or melodies. His note choices come just to the edge of Ribotisms.
What's a Ribotism?
@@mattgilbert7347 as in Marc Ribot
Yeah there’s overlap! mainly, the flat 5! That’s the key
@@EricHaugenGuitar Flat 5's, everywhere i look, i'm going to be muttering that phrase in my sleep
Simply amazing as usual
Thanks man!
That's not blasphemy, it's beautiful! Loved it, Eric!!
Thanks Bruno! I think LC would be ok with it 😇
Great stuff as always, Eric. One thing I’ve learned over the last few months: We have very similar taste in music.
Great minds think alike!
Thanks Eric, brilliant as always.
My pleasure man!
Wonderful playing 😊
Great cover, video and lesson, thanks
Thanks man!
This is pretty damn ace....love the bar chord open voicings
Yeah! Easier than barres, and so PUNCHY!
Absolutely Splendit.
Thanks Marc!
Yes! Great cover!
Thanks Cheryl!
Brilliant combo.
Thanks man!
I swear... you are the Tone King! Nice.
Thanks man!
Nice playing Eric.
Thanks man!
Super good, Eric👍🏻👍🏻
Thanks Ian!
I feel like Cohen, as a person who has made a lifelong, permanent commitment to the concept of coolness would have been quite okay with your cool arrangement.
I hope so!
Awesome arrangement man. Cohen was Canadas most wonderful poet.
Thanks for a great vid 👍😎
👍😎❤🖖
Love brother
Thanks Richard!
Awesome take on a great song. Could you do a video on the scale they talk about Josh just sped right through it in the video.
Yeah I'm gonna have to do a separate lesson on that - it's the Lydian Dominant scale. Very funky!
While I did take a long time to discover the mighty fine work of Leonard Cohen, at least now I can recognise the brilliance behind his music & especially poetry in his lyrics! Also that look @ 1:33
Hahaha yeah that look is actually me checking the camera display to make sure the shot isn’t overexposed
This is what I'm talking about. Sick as always.
Thanks man!
Great lesson. Even better guitar face. Looks like you even surprised yourself at the end of the performance.
Ha! That look is me checking the display to see if the film speed setting is still right for the ambient light coming through the window 🌞
Very cool Eric, I always enjoy your playing. Using partial chords, haven't R&B guitarists been doing that for years? A brief aside, I saw Leonard Cohen in Vegas about 12 years ago and it was one of the finest bands I've ever heard. Probably all studio musicians and I can't name any of them but they were tight....plus Leonard Cohen was from the great white north ....I think I'll play Bird On a Wire....cheers everyone.
Yeah I saw him that tour also!
That band is actually the same band from his 90s live record! Nice people - they hung out after the show and chatted with fans by the bus
Thank you so much for this!
My pleasure Josh!
You and Chris Buck are the most interesting guitarists online. That's right, you heard me, the entire freakin' internet. The two of you have very unique playing styles and are certainly different but I'd love to hear you guys do a collaboration. Minds will be blown. Trust me on this Eric. When have I ever steered you wrong? I'll be waiting. Thanks in advance.
Yeah Chris is great! I’ll have to shoot him an email!
@@EricHaugenGuitar PLEASE
Blasphemy is a gateway to brilliance. Without it, *everyone* would still be cowed and superstitious. We're all better for the ones who dare to disregard dogma and explore the unorthodox. Great work, as always.
Yeah! Fuck it. Imma let my freak flag fly!
This is GREAT!
Thanks man!
I was really surprised when I saw the title. But it works! My dream is that you one day do an arrangement of ‘Expecting to fly’ by Buffalo Springfield.
Ooooooh good idea!
That guitar moves interview is great. Has anyone worked out the 'Josh Homme scale' he talks about. I tried at the time, but couldn't quite see it.
www.jamieholroydguitar.com/play-josh-homme-scale-guitar/
@@michaelbriggs3033 Brilliant, thanks Michael - exactly what I needed :-)
Yeah! The Lydian Dominant - such a cool vibe!
if you released a full instrumental track of this i would listen to it all the time
Noted! I’m working on an album of originals right now but after than maybe I’ll do a RUclips greatest hits instrumentals thing!
Mr H you are spoiling us, nick cave last week josh homme this?.....what could next week be!!!!!,
I took my oldest son to see QOTSA in Manchester a few years ago they were amazing
Nice ! Father of the year!!
@@EricHaugenGuitar for his first gig i took him to see Green Day , (his then favourite band ) I paid through the nose for the tickets and by time the gig came round his favourite band was the Artic Monkeys (although it was a great gig). When he was much younger I took him to London to the 30th anniversary Star Wars exhibition by the time we got there he liked Harry Potter more!!!!!!!!,!
But.........my youngest son likes computer games, I once took him out a big gaming exhibition..............I'd prefer to stick knitting needles in my eyes
Mean sounding, Mr Cohen would enjoy it, love those open bar chords.
I’d like to think so! He’d have to chuckle
I got a staytrem for my jazzmaster. Might be hard for you to get in 🇺🇸 but what a 🌉
It’s funny I tried that once but string spacing was too crowded on the mustang!
Can we talk about the amazing lyrics for a moment? This is a guy addressing his rival, who lost out to him (or is it really the other way 'round?) ... and there is so much compassion and hurt and world-weariness in his words.
"And what can I tell you, my brother, my killer
What can I possibly say
I guess that I miss you, I guess I forgive you
I'm glad that you stood in my way ...
And then he fucking SIGNS it at the end. "Sincerely, L. Cohen". I mean, come on. I started reading those lyrics to a friend once and started crying out of nowhere.
Yeah!!! Such acceptance. So beautiful.
In general I really like songs of acceptance and songs of indictment
@@EricHaugenGuitar "Songs of Acceptance and Indictment" sounds like a Cohen album I'd buy ...
Eric! Can you do a Bill Frisell take on something popular? He does a lot of solo covers, his style is so unique and delicate. Would love to hear/read/see you analysis and some pointers on achieving his warm and humane sound.
Yeah I gotta start unpacking his approach - there’s a lot to it!
@@EricHaugenGuitar for sure. Been obsessing over his Fretboard Journal solo videos this whole quarantine year ... so much from just an amp, tele and a flint.
You’re the man
Awww shucks thanks Jake!
Sorry but this blasphemy is fucking awesome
Thanks Michael!
Sick!
Thanks man!
Awesome! I’m getting advertisements before your video here. Not sure if you’re aware but thought I’d let ya know.
Yeah - any ads that appear on my channel are put there without my permission by the YT copyright bots.
Brilliant
Thanks Matt!
Very cool arrangement! Thank you for all the brilliance you generously share. I don’t know why but in my head I heard Eddie Vedder singing this with you. Imagine that. Give him a call! He’ll do it. Just find a needy cause to donate to.
Ha! That’d be awesome!
I’m actually working on an arrangement of “Black” right now!
@@EricHaugenGuitar wow! Can’t wait for that one. One of my top three tunes of all time I think. (Yes I was in my late teens in the early 90’s). Another one of my top three you should check out (because Eddie Vedder has done covers with the songwriter) is “Throw your arms around me” by the “Hunters and Collectors”. An absolute gem that would be amazing to see your take on. Keep safe and once again love your work 🤘
Wooooowwwww..🎸🔥
Thanks Armita!
Feeling the Homme here.
Those chonky reduced barre chords! What a great idea!
Always a Pleasure to the Ears
Thanks Kent!
I saw that episode of Guitar Moves. Watched the whole series, it's good.
At the time I didn't really understand what Homme was on about, it went by too fast for my guitar player's brain - but I *think* I get what it's about now.
It's not blasphemy. Death to all idols! Year Zero!
...I never got over Punk...
Are Mustangs similar to Duo-Sonics? I like both. They feel similar under the fingers.
EDIT: "Use your pinky!"
I'm out. Cya for the next one! Thanks for the Am trick.
hahahaha I can't say the word "pinky" without thinking of your famously lazy digit!
@@EricHaugenGuitar Your mom :p
@@EricHaugenGuitar It's not lazy
It's oppressed by the violence inherent in the system.
Also, your Mom :p :p
(Is that a thing in the US? When someone disses you and you just go "Your Mum"?)
How many miles do you have on that Mustang? I love it! Thanks and stay safe....
SO MANY GIGS! I’ve had it since high school in the 90s!
@@EricHaugenGuitar let us know when you've got it 'broken in'.... :)
Holy smoke batman, this is the best version of that song. Much better than the Parisian Bistro versions Cohen and everyone else does. Can you get Ann Wilson to sing it?
Or Reese McHenry might be easier for you to get.
Oh man you KNOW how much I love Heart!!
Ann Wilson is one of the greatest voices EVER!
I was prepared to disapprove of this: I actually think this works really well
Hahaha SUCCESS
wow - what a hybrid.
emotional, rhythmic, and resonant.
Thanks Robert!
Wonderful. Idea for next video: Pixies take on Tom Waits. Or the other way around...
oooooooh! There's definitely some overlap there!
I could hear Ribot overlay on quite a few Pixies tunes!
@@EricHaugenGuitar True! The overlap of angular guitars is quite substantial. Makes the combination less surprising than Homme/Cohen. Looking forward to what you come up with next regardless.
"This isn't Josh Homme, this is Eric Haugen." ......oh we knew, we clicked, and we stayed.
Ha! Thanks Spencer! Every click helps!
The Mastery is the business, but they're damn expensive and I think they look weird. You can get a Staytrem for half the price of a Mastery - works like a charm and real similar looking to the stock Mustang bridge!
It’s funny I’ve tried those and the string spacing was too narrow for me!
@@EricHaugenGuitar To each their own! Really fantastic lesson btw!
Yes, but a very cool drunk weirdo with chops. Great playing, Eric :-)
Thaaaaaaaaaaank Youuuuuuuuuuuu (hiccups)
Did you ever go clear?
Bwhahahaha don’t get me started on Scientology!
My Parents were big time Scientologist in the 70s! My dad was the president of the NY branch and my mom was the bookkeeper.
They’re out now tho!
@@EricHaugenGuitar I would actually unironically be extremely interested in hearing about this!
Oh man it's a trip!
If you're bored google "Ron Haugen Scientology" - my dad's a far out guy!
"Weirdo". If Phineas Phreak had a genial guitar-playing nephew. (I mean this as a compliment). Just don't go down to Rip-Off Park, Eric!
Hahahahaha I can see it!
Messed up and cool is ok with me. Fuck normal. Edgy with balls! Nice!
Yeah! I let my freak flag fly!
dude
The CHONK
You've been meaning to pay... Homme-age?
Bwhahahaha good one!
I got some blasphemous ideas, "Nick Drake : a Kim Thayil take" seems outrageous.
("use your pinky", words of wisdom!)
@@ThibaultKV Mine doesn't work. It's unemployed.
Oooooh! I LOVE Soundgarden and Nick Drake - there's actually some droney-overlap between their styles. I could hear Chris Cornell singing "Pink Moon!"
indeed, i think Cornell could have done that one! And his solo tune "Seasons" got these droney things. But the real challenge would be to play some Nick vocals on guitar, and to get a little of the craziness of Thayil's licks. It's miles away of my skills.
Had to happen....
Maybe LC willed it so from the afterlife
You have all this vintage, and maybe not so vintage (and expensive) gear.
And yet you use Garageband as a DAW.
I had to chuckle at that.
I have loads of vintage gear and have never used a DAW...well...Audacity. Twice. .I didn't understand it, still don't..there's no reel-to-reels and nowhere for me to plug in my guitar. What's your point?
Haha true! Believe me I’ve grilled my engineer friends about upgrading to logic.
Thing is, I really fast in GB, and it suits my purposes for RUclips. If these vids were for an album then I’d definitely make the jump!
@@EricHaugenGuitar I tried Logic. It is a very nice tool. But more than what I really need. I agree. I’ve gotten very used to GB. It is pretty easy to use.