YES! Mike Dawes, Tommy Emmanuel..... these guys are genius in how they not only create original, masterful music, but also take classics and put their own incredible "spin" on cover reproductions.
There are very few people in the world who can play like this and make it look easy and fun at the same time....reminds me of Eddie himself doing incredible things while laughing, jumping around and having fun. Fantastic Mike !
This variation on a theme is stellar, heartfelt, and magnificent. Eddie would be so proud that such an artist would thematically pay homage to him. It really is the best orchestration any arranger could accomplish with this rock treasure.
The one universal regret we will all have for eternity is wishing Eddie could've heard Mike's interpretation of this song. It's a masterpiece in and of itself. I wish so badly we could all know how it would've made Eddie feel as a guitarist and composer. I'm still driven to tears every single time I hear it.
I have to admit that I teared up listening and watching this performance. It made me miss Eddie even more that I already do. You spend so much time listening to someone the majority of your life that you feel like you actually knew them. Love your Channel, love this Mike guy that's playing in the video and God bless EVH!
Hearing this is one thing, but to watch him play this at the same time brings it to a whole other level. Goosebumps and tears. That's how good this is to me.
You look like you are about to burst into tears. I get it. Me too! This arrangement of Jump brings the song a whole new level of joy. It was already a fun happy song but my goodness this is so lovely I almost can't deal with it. Incidentally um...Jump is one of a single handful of songs that I never ever get tired of. I can listen to it over and over and over. I even have it as a ringtone on my phone for my alarm clock. I wake up to it every day.
It’s so moving to watch and listen a brilliant musician bring another musician and teacher to tears, you know you’re being treated to something very special. You don’t marry the one you can live with….marry the one you can’t live without!
I stumbled upon this video late. But man, this arrangement is so beautiful, it made me cry. He nailed exactly what made Jump so special, and on an acoustic no less.
That was so beautiful when you teared up. I love it when you help me appreciate something on a whole different level. I would have watched this Mike Dawes video and been amazed at the technical mastery of course but not really understood it or felt it. But through your eyes and ears I can absorb it in a way that affects my brain and my heart.
I’ve seen Mike play live. My dads seen him numerous of times and has always told me about him. He it simply incredible and watching him live is an experience I won’t forget. Let alone watching it with my dad who is the biggest lover of guitar playing and mikes work.
I love how dumbfounded you look at moments during this guys performance. I've been playing keys in various ways since I was 4, am now 50 years old, and still dumbfounded by what the modern guitarist's are doing. I am happy that there are still people pushing that envelope. Reinterpretations are so awesome.
Good to see, I'm not the only one getting emotional / into tears, while enjoying Mikes performance. This is so unbelievable good! A real hero on a (striped) 6 string!!!
One of the best tributes I've ever heard!!! Absolutely incredible!!! I love that he does the entire arrangement to include the lyrical notes and rythym!!!! I'm a drummer and have played this song a thousand times so to hear this version blows my frikin' mind!!!! Thanks for this, Man!!!
I know its often said so and so's cover of something is the best but I think this cover is truly the best I've ever heard. Gives you goosebumps seeing and hearing how amazing it is.
This is far beyond “covers” or “tributes”. With his incredible skills, Mike Dawes has created a mindblowing monument to this unique monument of pop music, and we can only bow in front of it.
I love watching you “watch” these other phenomenal guitarists, it’s vicarious magic; however, I don’t think you realize your true place in the guitar Universe: you are the Hubble telescope for the rest of us mere “G-C-D” mortals. I blew up my left hand and when I was 14, I’m 70 now, and have struggled to arrive at a James Taylor-ish kind of clone. I loved EVH. I was looking for some “Jump” versions and came across Mike Dawes, who was heretofore unknown to me. I binge watched him playing his version for over an hour, and even though my eyes and ears were engaged, my tiny little brain could NOT wrap itself around this. After I had vowed to burn my 900 Taylor and cut off both of my hands, I saw your video and was really touched. Thank you so very much for allowing us to view the Deep Field view of our Universe and understanding it just a little bit. I only found you 10 days ago, but I am a devotee. I truly hope Mike’s willing to come on with you, THAT would be stellar indeed. Thanks again for all your help, Steve.
His song "The Impossible"?? Its the most incredible guitar piece I've ever heard or witnessed. He has mastered the guitar in my opinion. A true gift to all us. Love you Mike
What in the world? Jeeez. The skills are unreal. I was thrown back in the 80s listening to it. Huge grin on my face. Also I had DLR's voice in my head the whole time.
From one Michael to another Michael and a Mike. This was just so special, I savored it after restringing my guitar (a cheap Bad Cat semi hollow tele style) I just looked at the guitar for a minute or two after this ended..... and I stared in appreciation of what this wonderful instrument has given us.
Hey Michael - I don't play an instrument (yet) - but I love watching you react to sublime artists knocking it out of the park with such genuine emotion, love, and respect as much as I enjoy hearing the musicians you're in awe of. Love this channel. Always makes me smile and feel happier. :)
When you just giggle at the insanity. Thank you for introducing this ole man to some younger talent. LOVE to see it without a stack of "computer" support. Simply a master doin his thing! 🤘🔥
Holly shit !! Dude ! I didn't even know that guy before. And he just made me cry in the subway in front of the others people. Fortunately I have to 😷 so it's not obvious. But how the hell can someone be THAT gifted !! It's a mistery of life. Thank you for sharing such a treasure.
It's easy to forget that an instrument is a tool. For music, for expressing yourself. Then you have moments like this where they transcend that and it simply becomes pure music. Thanks for the video
Michael, I feel that's perhaps the definition of what a "musician" is. All of us feel moved by an amazing performance, but most of us are at a loss to express exactly WHY we we are moved. A musician is simply someone who can consciously understand what makes that piece of music great. Such a person becomes a technician, a wizard, a scholar, someone who takes the raw emotions all of us feel and knows how to get others to feel it with a specific combination of notes, chords, harmonies, and timing.
I saw this vid when Mike released it shortly after EVH's death and then spent at least a half hour in stunned silence just trying to take in what I'd heard. I hadn't watched it again since as it left me so emotionally drained. Watching you reacting to this for the first time brought it all back in spades. Mike is a true genius. If you've never seen it, watch his version of 'Slow Dancing In A Burning Room' by John Mayer. Even without lyrics (like his version of 'Jump'), the whole song is there.
I agree 1000%! Mike Dawes is AMAZING! I'm actually starting to learn how to play this style of guitar as I'm a full-time musician and have been playing for 30 years. It's so unbelievably challenging, but also fun to push the boundaries of my musical skills! I actually booked a lesson with Mike for Dec. 13th over Zoom and I'm REALLY looking forward to it! :)
I haven’t felt that happy and inspired about a CZcams video for how long? For all those who grew up listening to this song as kids I’m sure we have an extra appreciation for this song. We can feel the love combined with an unbelievable technique and skill. We are in Awe Mike Dawes!
It's amazing to see how influential Hedges was, to the point where it seems that most people don't even realize that HE was the one who really created this style. Sure, there were the John Renbourns and Alex de Grassis that set him up, but it was Hedges' style that endured.
this made me cry, the perfection and grace that Mike Dawes approached and brought to light the amazing song writing of the genius known as Edward Van Halen. just simply amazing piece of master guitar, writing and performing. thank you Mike Dawes, and thank you for Michael Palmisano for bringing this to view!
Wow wow wow!! Love the honesty and vulnerability of both these players. Thanks so much to the both of you. It really shows the true connectivity only we as players understand to our instrument. Life love emotion dedication all channeled through one instrument. This is SO good. I can’t even, man.. wow
Stop it. Stop it. Stop it. I am 55 years old and you just made me break down and cry. This is one of the most beautiful arrangements I have ever heard in my life. Mike is a true Master of the guitar. Hand picked and blessed by GOD!
The fist time I saw your reaction was about 2 years ago. I have just re-watched it and it is STILL so beautifuL!! I'm not a guitar player, but I cried the first time I saw Mike do this magic. It is beyond complehension, and as you say - he's just so damned relaxed throughout!
I started playing guitar in 1999-2000 as a freshman in HS. My grandmother gave me her 86 Alverez yari acoustic and taught me G, D, C and A and a traditional bluegrass strum. I played non stop for 4 years, jammed out, giged around having a blast and then just put it down. Fast forward to last August, a wife and 2 kids later, at the height of the pandemic I got my Alverez from my parents house and haven’t put it down. Now my 6 year old plays with me and now I’m teaching her the same basic chords I was taught 21 years ago. Love you guys, never stop playing music 🤘🏻🤘🏻
I have listened to van halen so much, for so long, that I can hear ever note from every instrument of every song in my head. I can literally listen to full albums in my head
I’m 45 and I have not owned a guitar during the entire time I’ve played. Alcohol and drugs took tons of nice gear from me and there were times were all I had was a hand me down Squire. This year I got a dean and boss katana and I’m so greatful for both.. even if u have been away come back to it and just play!!
This is so good it brought a tear my eye. Eddie himself would applaud this I guarantee it. Gone but never forgotten. There will never be another Edward Van Halen.
Only recently discovered your channel and I'm HOOKED! (and subscribed) The absolute joy with which you not only take in these performances but then convey to a viewer what you are picking up on is a treasure for us, even for myself as a person who doesn't play but LOVES music and thinks of it as essential for my life. I'm moved by the way that you are moved....Thank you sir for taking the time to share with us, signed a very appreciative newly acquired fan, I feel lucky to be able to enjoy!
Mike's a master. I've been a fan of EVH since the very beginning, if that's saying anything about my age. I've also been a fan of Mike's since the beginning, meaning at least before most of my fellow guitarist buddies knew who he was. I may not have pursued a successful career in music, but I've always spotted the greats early on. This interpretation by Mike is impressive and moving.
An amazing performance, and a great breakdown of that performance; i had tears in my eyes at the exact same point as you Michael. You know when something is so unbelievably good, when someone has talent like you've never seen or heard before, that it moves you to tears?; that's exactly what this is. When my wife says "What are you crying for?", saying "He's just so f**king good!!!" just doesn't seem to do it enough justice!!!!!
I have been under a rock as this is the first time I have heard this rendition. I can honestly say that I like it just as much as the original. This is a masterpiece. Thanks for sharing your reaction.
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Thanks for the nice words man. You’re too kind ❤️
You’re a bad man.
Legend
Thanks to both of you for inspiring me to dust my guitar off again
A trully beast.
But in an amazing way.
And with one brain for each finger.
You're absolutely mind blowing man, godamridiculous playing!
This is the tribute that Eddie deserved at the Grammys
Yes SIR!!!! Wow, totally in awe here... If this didn't move you, something is horribly wrong...
100%
This is the final level of guitar. You become the entire band.
So on point. Play it as the whole band...to an audience of squirrels at sunset.
@@TaxPayingContributor actually that would be awesome
Can we also appreciate that Mike arranged, executed, videoed, edited, and posted this video 20 days after EVH passed away. Holy moly....
I mean he's just so good. What an amazing tribute.
He’s really just so good.
Mike Dawes is on a nonhuman level
You are amazing Mike. How do you develop these Lines and chords ? What is your thinking process behind it?
Never expect Robert will comment here, seen Mr.Baker so many time in lots unexpected videos.
YES! Mike Dawes, Tommy Emmanuel..... these guys are genius in how they not only create original, masterful music, but also take classics and put their own incredible "spin" on cover reproductions.
There are very few people in the world who can play like this and make it look easy and fun at the same time....reminds me of Eddie himself doing incredible things while laughing, jumping around and having fun. Fantastic Mike !
The greatest thing about Eddy is how much fun he had while playing!
This variation on a theme is stellar, heartfelt, and magnificent. Eddie would be so proud that such an artist would thematically pay homage to him. It really is the best orchestration any arranger could accomplish with this rock treasure.
Legend has hit that his fingers are still growing.
The one universal regret we will all have for eternity is wishing Eddie could've heard Mike's interpretation of this song. It's a masterpiece in and of itself. I wish so badly we could all know how it would've made Eddie feel as a guitarist and composer. I'm still driven to tears every single time I hear it.
I have to admit that I teared up listening and watching this performance. It made me miss Eddie even more that I already do. You spend so much time listening to someone the majority of your life that you feel like you actually knew them. Love your Channel, love this Mike guy that's playing in the video and God bless EVH!
Hearing this is one thing, but to watch him play this at the same time brings it to a whole other level. Goosebumps and tears. That's how good this is to me.
If I don’t hear this softly playing in the waiting room at the dentist office in 25 years I’m going to feel ripped off.
GOLD
@@Guitargate you have a great deal of nerve..
I was surprised to find I was tearing up right then too, man. Some transcendent beauty just goes right to the bone. Wow.
Totally! Heaven touched Earth for a moment!
I had tears as well, funny what sound can do.
For reals
Right, me too. The whole time.
Same, right when he said it too. I was like damnit I am crying, but for a good reason!
You look like you are about to burst into tears. I get it. Me too! This arrangement of Jump brings the song a whole new level of joy. It was already a fun happy song but my goodness this is so lovely I almost can't deal with it.
Incidentally um...Jump is one of a single handful of songs that I never ever get tired of. I can listen to it over and over and over. I even have it as a ringtone on my phone for my alarm clock. I wake up to it every day.
I love how Mike expands our appreciation of that song, and I love how you expand our appreciation of Mike's playing :-)
“Oh god damn it Mike” - felt that, every time I listen to his music
Mike Dawes is an absolute madman on the guitar. His cover of slow dancing in a burning room is the only one out of many I can never get tired of
I recommend Sungha Jung's version
I recommend Feng E’s version!
i recommend Mike Dawes's version🤪
All Good but Mike Dawes is God. 😀
It’s so moving to watch and listen a brilliant musician bring another musician and teacher to tears, you know you’re being treated to something very special.
You don’t marry the one you can live with….marry the one you can’t live without!
I've been following Mike for nearly 3 years and the guy is beyond genius.
The touch harmonics were absolutely incredible. So sick to be able to hit them so smoothly.
Epic reaction, Love Mike Dawes cover version of Jump
It's the best version I have heard ever!!
I cried watching this. The transcription into one instrument with timely background strings is flawless.
I stumbled upon this video late. But man, this arrangement is so beautiful, it made me cry. He nailed exactly what made Jump so special, and on an acoustic no less.
"Don't like or subscribe to this channel, go over to Mikes and give him some love"....one of the best lines on youtube to date
That was so beautiful when you teared up. I love it when you help me appreciate something on a whole different level. I would have watched this Mike Dawes video and been amazed at the technical mastery of course but not really understood it or felt it. But through your eyes and ears I can absorb it in a way that affects my brain and my heart.
You are such a heartfelt guy, much appreciate your depth of feeling, lack of ego, and sheer kindness, Michael.
Still gives me chills. I reckon I have watched this 369 times and STILL,,GET CHILLS
He distilled the very essence and groove of that song. Unbelievably catching all the right pieces.
Man a tear came to my eye when he did the solo part. What a great tribute
An Unbelievably good version - Mike Dawes, we are lucky to have you on our planet!
I’ve seen Mike play live. My dads seen him numerous of times and has always told me about him. He it simply incredible and watching him live is an experience I won’t forget. Let alone watching it with my dad who is the biggest lover of guitar playing and mikes work.
I love how dumbfounded you look at moments during this guys performance. I've been playing keys in various ways since I was 4, am now 50 years old, and still dumbfounded by what the modern guitarist's are doing. I am happy that there are still people pushing that envelope. Reinterpretations are so awesome.
Good to see, I'm not the only one getting emotional / into tears, while enjoying Mikes performance. This is so unbelievable good! A real hero on a (striped) 6 string!!!
Michael, I don’t know if I’ve ever heard such admiration put the way you did here. And I agree 💯! Mr. Dawes is a true gift from the guitar gods.
Thanks. Nice to have permission to put it down for a while. I was feeling bad about that. Love hearing that you can get the passion back.
"Goddammit, Mike"
That's what I was thinking.
Wonderful.
One of the best tributes I've ever heard!!! Absolutely incredible!!! I love that he does the entire arrangement to include the lyrical notes and rythym!!!! I'm a drummer and have played this song a thousand times so to hear this version blows my frikin' mind!!!! Thanks for this, Man!!!
I know its often said so and so's cover of something is the best but I think this cover is truly the best I've ever heard. Gives you goosebumps seeing and hearing how amazing it is.
This is far beyond “covers” or “tributes”. With his incredible skills, Mike Dawes has created a mindblowing monument to this unique monument of pop music, and we can only bow in front of it.
Holy SHITE! That guy is on another universe! I can barely walk and chew gum at the same time... this guy can play 4 instrument parts at the same time!
I love watching you “watch” these other phenomenal guitarists, it’s vicarious magic; however, I don’t think you realize your true place in the guitar Universe: you are the Hubble telescope for the rest of us mere “G-C-D” mortals. I blew up my left hand and when I was 14, I’m 70 now, and have struggled to arrive at a James Taylor-ish kind of clone. I loved EVH. I was looking for some “Jump” versions and came across Mike Dawes, who was heretofore unknown to me. I binge watched him playing his version for over an hour, and even though my eyes and ears were engaged, my tiny little brain could NOT wrap itself around this. After I had vowed to burn my 900 Taylor and cut off both of my hands, I saw your video and was really touched. Thank you so very much for allowing us to view the Deep Field view of our Universe and understanding it just a little bit. I only found you 10 days ago, but I am a devotee. I truly hope Mike’s willing to come on with you, THAT would be stellar indeed. Thanks again for all your help, Steve.
I love kind comments like this. 💙
Dude, I'm in tears with you......This is true honest to goodness music.
It’s no coincidence Mikes Jump clip is 4 mins 20 sec. His playing is dope.
His song "The Impossible"?? Its the most incredible guitar piece I've ever heard or witnessed. He has mastered the guitar in my opinion. A true gift to all us. Love you Mike
Speechless. I wouldn't have thought it was even *_possible_* to pull it off like that. *_AND_* , he made it look effortless.
So this is the modern day Robert Johnson. I mean the style of play. I think Mr. Johnson would love it.
Single take.
What in the world? Jeeez. The skills are unreal. I was thrown back in the 80s listening to it. Huge grin on my face. Also I had DLR's voice in my head the whole time.
If theres a rock and roll heaven you know they've got a helluva band. RIP King
I am not sure what I enjoyed most. His playing or love of his playing! Just came across this channel .. AWESOME!
Love your face when Mike “melts your face”. It’s also great to see your human/musician side talking as you are moved by great guitar:
Dude... As I watched this my smile just got bigger and bigger. The man's a genius!
I'm sitting here grinning like an idiot watching this video, Thankyou Mike, Michael and Eddy.
i smiled the biggest i've smiled in a long time the entire time lol
@@tryptamines761 Amen!
Just noticed I’m doing the same thing!
Same here
This is hands down the most amazing Van Halen guitar cover I’ve ever seen, it’s so unique
Michael ... you couldn't have reviewed this any better. This is a musical masterpiece by Mike. EVH would have geeked out over this.
From one Michael to another Michael and a Mike.
This was just so special, I savored it after restringing my guitar (a cheap Bad Cat semi hollow tele style) I just looked at the guitar for a minute or two after this ended..... and I stared in appreciation of what this wonderful instrument has given us.
I love that Mike's a really humble guy as well, despite sitting right at the top of the "How the..WTF did I just watch??" talent tree! :)
Correct!
"I don't know how the hell you do this." LOLOL. agreed. freaking AMAZING. great discussion
Hey Michael - I don't play an instrument (yet) - but I love watching you react to sublime artists knocking it out of the park with such genuine emotion, love, and respect as much as I enjoy hearing the musicians you're in awe of. Love this channel. Always makes me smile and feel happier. :)
When you just giggle at the insanity. Thank you for introducing this ole man to some younger talent. LOVE to see it without a stack of "computer" support. Simply a master doin his thing! 🤘🔥
“Where’s the button goddamnit” 😂😂 greatest ending ever
“Where’s the button god damnit" ...This could be next big hit. Someone needs to write song about it...I mean, that was GOLD.
Holly shit !! Dude ! I didn't even know that guy before. And he just made me cry in the subway in front of the others people. Fortunately I have to 😷 so it's not obvious. But how the hell can someone be THAT gifted !! It's a mistery of life. Thank you for sharing such a treasure.
It's easy to forget that an instrument is a tool. For music, for expressing yourself. Then you have moments like this where they transcend that and it simply becomes pure music.
Thanks for the video
Eddie just looked down and said "oooohhhh YES!"
There’s incredible beauty and brilliance in this world! Wot a time to be alive.
I love how you get those feels that make you break in tears. This happens to me too and always felt like it was strange.
Michael, I feel that's perhaps the definition of what a "musician" is. All of us feel moved by an amazing performance, but most of us are at a loss to express exactly WHY we we are moved. A musician is simply someone who can consciously understand what makes that piece of music great. Such a person becomes a technician, a wizard, a scholar, someone who takes the raw emotions all of us feel and knows how to get others to feel it with a specific combination of notes, chords, harmonies, and timing.
I saw this vid when Mike released it shortly after EVH's death and then spent at least a half hour in stunned silence just trying to take in what I'd heard. I hadn't watched it again since as it left me so emotionally drained. Watching you reacting to this for the first time brought it all back in spades. Mike is a true genius. If you've never seen it, watch his version of 'Slow Dancing In A Burning Room' by John Mayer. Even without lyrics (like his version of 'Jump'), the whole song is there.
I agree 1000%! Mike Dawes is AMAZING! I'm actually starting to learn how to play this style of guitar as I'm a full-time musician and have been playing for 30 years. It's so unbelievably challenging, but also fun to push the boundaries of my musical skills! I actually booked a lesson with Mike for Dec. 13th over Zoom and I'm REALLY looking forward to it! :)
Mike’ genius further highlights the compositional and musical genius of the man who wrote the piece!
I haven’t felt that happy and inspired about a CZcams video for how long? For all those who grew up listening to this song as kids I’m sure we have an extra appreciation for this song. We can feel the love combined with an unbelievable technique and skill. We are in Awe Mike Dawes!
8:34 Nice Michael Hedges nod too. "Can't you see me standing here..." to Hedges "Aerial Boundaries"
It's amazing to see how influential Hedges was, to the point where it seems that most people don't even realize that HE was the one who really created this style. Sure, there were the John Renbourns and Alex de Grassis that set him up, but it was Hedges' style that endured.
That guy is scary good, like when i first heard Eddie in 78 i thought he was from another planet, this guys from another dimension.
this made me cry, the perfection and grace that Mike Dawes approached and brought to light the amazing song writing of the genius known as Edward Van Halen. just simply amazing piece of master guitar, writing and performing. thank you Mike Dawes, and thank you for Michael Palmisano for bringing this to view!
Wow wow wow!! Love the honesty and vulnerability of both these players. Thanks so much to the both of you. It really shows the true connectivity only we as players understand to our instrument. Life love emotion dedication all channeled through one instrument. This is SO good. I can’t even, man.. wow
Stop it. Stop it. Stop it. I am 55 years old and you just made me break down and cry. This is one of the most beautiful arrangements I have ever heard in my life. Mike is a true Master of the guitar. Hand picked and blessed by GOD!
beautiful description of what music means, for those of us that hear every note and the combinations that are more than the sum of their parts
Thank you !
I'm crying real tears, GENIUS....MASTER... VERY, VERY HUMBLED LONG LIVE EDWARD VAN HALEN
The fist time I saw your reaction was about 2 years ago. I have just re-watched it and it is STILL so beautifuL!! I'm not a guitar player, but I cried the first time I saw Mike do this magic. It is beyond complehension, and as you say - he's just so damned relaxed throughout!
This has the most “dude”s ever in a Palmisano video
That’s a lot.
It was earned, believe me!
A most perfect reaction video. Here’s a case where the sequel edges out the original. I was grinning and laughing and rocking in my chair.
That’s an honest and sincere tribute - and it’s displayed in the performance.
I started playing guitar in 1999-2000 as a freshman in HS. My grandmother gave me her 86 Alverez yari acoustic and taught me G, D, C and A and a traditional bluegrass strum. I played non stop for 4 years, jammed out, giged around having a blast and then just put it down. Fast forward to last August, a wife and 2 kids later, at the height of the pandemic I got my Alverez from my parents house and haven’t put it down. Now my 6 year old plays with me and now I’m teaching her the same basic chords I was taught 21 years ago. Love you guys, never stop playing music 🤘🏻🤘🏻
“Where’s the button god damnit” 😂
Michael (and the rest of us) is shook. :)
Amazing how this can give an entirely different emotion than the original.
I have listened to van halen so much, for so long, that I can hear ever note from every instrument of every song in my head. I can literally listen to full albums in my head
My family gauges my happiness by how often I play guitar Michael. You are not alone on that subject.
I’m 45 and I have not owned a guitar during the entire time I’ve played. Alcohol and drugs took tons of nice gear from me and there were times were all I had was a hand me down Squire. This year I got a dean and boss katana and I’m so greatful for both.. even if u have been away come back to it and just play!!
That’s it! Just keep picking it up!
This is so good it brought a tear my eye. Eddie himself would applaud this I guarantee it. Gone but never forgotten. There will never be another Edward Van Halen.
Awesomely phenomenal.....bro, you just made me appreciate even more, how much I idolized EVH.
Only recently discovered your channel and I'm HOOKED! (and subscribed) The absolute joy with which you not only take in these performances but then convey to a viewer what you are picking up on is a treasure for us, even for myself as a person who doesn't play but LOVES music and thinks of it as essential for my life. I'm moved by the way that you are moved....Thank you sir for taking the time to share with us, signed a very appreciative newly acquired fan, I feel lucky to be able to enjoy!
oh and not to forget, Mike Dawes is INCREDIBLE - thank you for introducing me to his insane talent :)
Lost in all of this is the fact that dawes' pinky could go on *all* the fair rides 8 years before the rest of dawes
Mike's a master. I've been a fan of EVH since the very beginning, if that's saying anything about my age. I've also been a fan of Mike's since the beginning, meaning at least before most of my fellow guitarist buddies knew who he was. I may not have pursued a successful career in music, but I've always spotted the greats early on. This interpretation by Mike is impressive and moving.
YOUR humility and your appreciation of divine beauty is in itself, is just what humanity needs.
An amazing performance, and a great breakdown of that performance; i had tears in my eyes at the exact same point as you Michael. You know when something is so unbelievably good, when someone has talent like you've never seen or heard before, that it moves you to tears?; that's exactly what this is. When my wife says "What are you crying for?", saying "He's just so f**king good!!!" just doesn't seem to do it enough justice!!!!!
I first heard Mike from his “Somebody that I Used to Know” video and I about passed out. This is just ridiculous but in the best way imaginable.
I don't even have the guitar skills necessary to FANTASIZE I can play that. He even smiles like Eddie playing.
Face melting. How he used the slide for DLR voice! Amazing
I have been under a rock as this is the first time I have heard this rendition. I can honestly say that I like it just as much as the original. This is a masterpiece. Thanks for sharing your reaction.