Where do you start? Every band that Eric Johnson plays with are just top-shelf musicians. Virtuosos who all play to support each other. What an absolute treat.
There is not one video or recording that I have ever found of Eric from back in 1981 with Kyle Brock and Bill Maddox. That was the best that it ever was. I used to see him in a small club for $1 on Sunday nights at Sneeky Pete's in Dallas back in 1980 and 1981 and it was mind blowing.
It only took you 9 months to post another video. We missed you Eric. Seriously keep up the good work. You inspired me to pick up and put down the guitar. Edit: I picked the guitar back up it’s just when I see him play this good I feel like I have so much to learn.
One of EJ's best. This song has everything in it. Rock, jazz, blues, soul, slide guitar, beautiful melody, and fuzzy guitar solos that are darn near perfect.
Man, what a great steady groove, love it how the drums set in at the beginning! Eric's jamming never gets boring IMHO, always extremely melodic. Love the jazzy feel to this one a lot!😃
I'll never forget the first time my guitar teacher introduced me to this song back in 1997, I had no idea a guitar could produce such a range of amazing sounds. ❤
Seen Eric about 10 times, once at the Paramount decades ago. If you get a chance to see Eric, one of the greatest guitarists and song writers, do it. You will enjoy it...💯 🔥🎸🔥
I love how this composition didn't just become a recording, but a live portal to Manhattan, it did change a bit in this performance, but the older part still remains ❤
Watch EJ play is always a pleasure. So juicy and delicious guitar tones... And his playing... Amazing! Only he can pull that off. Congratulations and please keep on with what I like to call: "music with a Soul".
Johnson is the maestro. He makes it look easy, doesn't he? First time I heard him, I thought it was two or three guitarists playing together! All good wishes.
I saw Eric Johnson during the ‘Ah Via Musicom’ in 81 or 82. (On a side note it was on a double bill ticket: $22 for Steve Morse one night and Eric Johnson the next. Those were the days.). Anyway, after a late start Johnson started really tearing up the place. During ‘Desert Rose’ he launched into an extended improvisation that was simply awe inspiring. At first I was following him. Before long he moved beyond my comprehension. A little while later he moved beyond THE BAND’S comprehension. They dropped back into the original grove and waited for him to come out of wherever realm he was exploring. After a couple minutes he suddenly lurched and looked up as if somebody had tapped him in the shoulder and told him it was time to come home. Forty years later and I’ve never again seen someone so possessed by the muse.
I was late to receive the good word of "Manhattan." In my younger days, when Venus Isle came out, I played the album through, and this felt like elevator music to me. I was too young and immature to understand, to feel, to get it. Some time, probably around a decade ago, I gave this another listen, and it clicked. The genius and the heart of this song revealed itself to me. Now, I simply turn to this track and surrender myself to the sheer towering musicality of it all. As always, Eric's music has led me somewhere I didn't realize I needed to be. My essential soul owes him for generations of music that continue to reach inside me and speak to truths of life and love.
Way to make that Strat sing Eric! Thanks for all of the great tunes! Been listening for over 30 years now, and you sound just a wonderful and fresh as the first time I heard you play!
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Total respect for Eric always soloing off script and just letting the song take his fingers where his heart leads him.
I'm a fan. Eric is legend
Eric Johnson Makes me both want to Quit and Practice all at the same time
Nope! he makes me look for that perfect Tone, for all Music I play!
If I had a what? fender Cyber Twin? And his hands! Ha! Love you, Eric Johnson!
That, kids, is how you play guitar. So melodic!
Eric is Legend of course you know if you see his name, then it's going to be awesome👍
When Eric takes a dump it comes out in a melodic way. Soul in his shit. Beautiful.
I moved to Austin in 1985, I asked who’s the best guitarist in town and everyone said, Eric Johnson. Turns out they were right and he still is.
This start of this comment made it sound like a bro down
I applaud Eric for jamming on the intro like that, taking some chances with a tune that’s normally so structured. This is excellent!
Eric doesn't play tinkle dink shit. I love this music.
His fingers are still Young..🙌🏻
Where do you start? Every band that Eric Johnson plays with are just top-shelf musicians. Virtuosos who all play to support each other. What an absolute treat.
Ill never forget being in 10th grade and listening to this album in my walkman every day for that whole year. What memories to great music 1990
Not to burst your bubble but this song wasn’t recorded until 1996 😅
@@timheerebout8100maybe EJ play for him exclusively in his basement before EJ did the proper record on the studio.
30-some years since first being privileged to see EJ perform live, this still evokes chills. So gifted he is.
Every time I hear him, I'm reminded why he's my favorite guitarist today.Also one of the sweetest dudes I've ever met.
Seeing this song being played for the first time during the first G3 tour was simply mesmerizing and that was 27 years ago! And still is...
Agreed. I was blown away when I saw this on g3. Even tho I was such a vai fan, I thought ej just stole the show
My favorite! 🎸
Thanks for the beautiful music, Eric!!!
He plays like he never gets old... truly one of the greatest... one of my inspiration... big fan here from the philippines...
Damn, EJ is the GOAT. Cheers!
Still awesome. One of my favorite guitarist.
Extra Fabulous notes!
YUP he is the REAL DEAL! OMG. And he was a protege. a PURE pleasure to grow old with Eric.
Whoever recorded this is wonderful. Felt like I was there!
There is not one video or recording that I have ever found of Eric from back in 1981 with Kyle Brock and Bill Maddox. That was the best that it ever was. I used to see him in a small club for $1 on Sunday nights at Sneeky Pete's in Dallas back in 1980 and 1981 and it was mind blowing.
I miss playing my guitar
Thanks Mr. Eric Johnson
One of the best to ever do it. What a player!
Much love from India ❤ big fan!🎉
Thanks Eric for all the great music you’ve given us. Shout out from New Orleans. 👈😎
Eric plays heavenly. Beautiful notes, beautiful tone.
I can´t think of a song that uses the 5 way switch of the strat in such a perfect way more than this tune. Amazing as usual!
I would love to see this guy live some time.
It only took you 9 months to post another video. We missed you Eric. Seriously keep up the good work. You inspired me to pick up and put down the guitar.
Edit: I picked the guitar back up it’s just when I see him play this good I feel like I have so much to learn.
pick it back up !
You could compliment him without the snide remark added in for no reason.
@@Kurtis11266oh grow up lol
Excellent comment. We really miss Eric's videos.
@@EnigmaOnStrings Oh the irony
Thank you Eric...for every note...☮
WHAT A PLAYER. ONE OF THE BESG OF ALL TIME!
Best guitarist. And so few people know this.
Damn he can change the whole vibe and feel of the song effortlessly. A Master of his time
theres nobody else that can play richer notes on a guitar. every note that comes out of the speaker system are amazingly pure!
Eric is still on fire. This guy is inspirational and took many guitar players to the next level. This Paramount Theatre show sounds amazing.
4:09 to 4:44 wow soloing so unique, love the mix of scales.
Love from Philippines ❤
The band sounds incredible. Roscoe is such a fantastic bassist. I Love what he brings to this tune!
1:50 - 2:05 like wow those slide lick is insane!!!
I grew up with Eric we both love strats Eric fully gets the whole sound out of the strat love it ❤ 4:15
What a riff! Amazing song.
As somebody that plays guitar also he makes hybrid picking looking effortless!!!
Switching back and forth from the pick to the hands back to the pick
I LOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOVEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!! THX MAN!!!
The best intro of Manhattan.❤🙏
Stunning!
Saw Eric Johnson back in March at a HOB. Was right up front . What a incredible player.
Pure artistry of the highest level
That intro jam is pretty amazing not gonna lie sheesh.. lmao The way he just leans into the fuzz face for sustaining the notes is epic
Nothing but absolute respect and admiration for this man
I'm just glad I get to watch EJ fresh❤️
Cliffs of Manhattan
Everything in one song… pleasure to listen
Back and better than ever, absolutely glorious - thank you Eric :)
Just an incredibly articulate and immensely talented guitarist!! Absolutely amazing!
Out of all of my guitar heroes I have seen live. Eric hands down has the best tone and seems like a vessel for the music he creates.
One of EJ's best. This song has everything in it. Rock, jazz, blues, soul, slide guitar, beautiful melody, and fuzzy guitar solos that are darn near perfect.
The chord changes and note selection are perfection. Amazing composition.
Some of the Best tones from a guitar ever.....
As well as The playing that gets right into Your soul....
We all know WHY! Biggest Jimi Hendrix fan....
So so nice to be able to see you play from afar.
Wonderful. Thanks Eric.
all knows Eric its amazing but rosco its precise and amazing Bassplayer wow always enjoy this guys
Man, what a great steady groove, love it how the drums set in at the beginning! Eric's jamming never gets boring IMHO, always extremely melodic. Love the jazzy feel to this one a lot!😃
Speaking of Eric Johnson's lover of tone... Sounds a little like Hendrix's Midnight Lighting... Awesome!
I can't believe I've never heard of Eric Johnson before, although I remember hearing Cliffs of Dover.
I'll never forget the first time my guitar teacher introduced me to this song back in 1997, I had no idea a guitar could produce such a range of amazing sounds. ❤
What a ride
Seen Eric about 10 times, once at the Paramount decades ago. If you get a chance to see Eric, one of the greatest guitarists and song writers, do it. You will enjoy it...💯
🔥🎸🔥
Musemuser my chance is Feb 2nd in Reno with satriani and vai. I will take the weather risks to make the trip to see these legends
@@thelukeewan7602 awesome! Sounds like another G3 show 👍
Too far away for you? I am 65 and my roommate is 68. Love to meet like minds
I love how this composition didn't just become a recording, but a live portal to Manhattan, it did change a bit in this performance, but the older part still remains ❤
The real guitar genius
Love your playing. I have a washburn hb 35 also. Excellent guitars.
EJ has such a cool unique tone!
Still killing it. Master class.
Watch EJ play is always a pleasure. So juicy and delicious guitar tones... And his playing... Amazing! Only he can pull that off. Congratulations and please keep on with what I like to call: "music with a Soul".
Ej and band is such a great thing. I was low, now im good, sometimes one song can set the stage, perform at whatever capability ❤
Johnson is the maestro. He makes it look easy, doesn't he? First time I heard him, I thought it was two or three guitarists playing together! All good wishes.
Mr. Johnson will never disappoint, and will always amaze!
So looking forward to seeing you in Raleigh!
Legendary signature guitar sound.
Melodically fluid as ever.
I’m excited to see him in LA at the G3 Reunion.
Thanks for the good music . Is that whole world need it.
Still my favorite sounding guitarist and Manhattan is one his best, such a Beautiful, majestic song. And his improvisation is always amazing.
I saw Eric Johnson during the ‘Ah Via Musicom’ in 81 or 82. (On a side note it was on a double bill ticket: $22 for Steve Morse one night and Eric Johnson the next. Those were the days.). Anyway, after a late start Johnson started really tearing up the place. During ‘Desert Rose’ he launched into an extended improvisation that was simply awe inspiring. At first I was following him. Before long he moved beyond my comprehension. A little while later he moved beyond THE BAND’S comprehension. They dropped back into the original grove and waited for him to come out of wherever realm he was exploring. After a couple minutes he suddenly lurched and looked up as if somebody had tapped him in the shoulder and told him it was time to come home. Forty years later and I’ve never again seen someone so possessed by the muse.
Ah via musicom came out in 1990
@@MWesley75 So it did. Apparently, I don’t remember the date. I do remember the show and it was massive.
one of the god of guitar!!
love from Russia❤❤❤
no tones like u eric
👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍
RIO DE JANEIRO 🇧🇷 MANHATTAN FOREVER
Eric this is the best ive seen you play wow
One of my favorite tunes, great performance
Incredible.... STILL the master of the fretboard!!!!
What a tone!
Master tone
No "tracks", no dancers, no lip syncing, no video, no pyro. Just pure 'elfin' talent. My God what a musician.
beautiful ❤
That guitar tone ❤️
Unparalleled
sounds better than ever and that tone....my god. Eric's phrasing is second to none.....truly transcendent playing.
I was late to receive the good word of "Manhattan." In my younger days, when Venus Isle came out, I played the album through, and this felt like elevator music to me. I was too young and immature to understand, to feel, to get it. Some time, probably around a decade ago, I gave this another listen, and it clicked. The genius and the heart of this song revealed itself to me. Now, I simply turn to this track and surrender myself to the sheer towering musicality of it all.
As always, Eric's music has led me somewhere I didn't realize I needed to be. My essential soul owes him for generations of music that continue to reach inside me and speak to truths of life and love.
Caught his show 2 nights ago . Super smooth guitarist. This is my favorite by Eric. Great show. Always eloquent in his vibe.
Way to make that Strat sing Eric!
Thanks for all of the great tunes!
Been listening for over 30 years now, and you sound just a wonderful and fresh as the first time I heard you play!
If you have a chance to see him in your area please buy a ticket, he puts on a killer show!
The best electric guitar piece ever written!
a true master of his craft!!!...legend Eric Johnson 🙌
Eric un grande del panorama mondiale