Over 10 Minutes of Laid-Back Acoustic Blues Guitar to Escape To
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- Äas pĆidĂĄn 20. 08. 2024
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Whatever's going on in the world, nothing helps me relax more than sitting back on the porch, picking some slow, meandering blues. One of my favorite guitars to take outside & kick back with is my new P20E Parlor guitar from âȘ@prsguitars⏠It's got that down-home bluesy tone, and is compact enough to be comfortable anywhere.
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The thing I love about this channel is the breadth of experience that you can cull from it. If you just look at this video, you fall into the typical youtube keyboard warrior trap: if I had an elite PRS guitar, the right amp, and all those pedals...then I could be a tone-master blues guru. But if you've followed this channel for any length to time, you know Justin could do the same with some string taped over a toilet seat.
100% agreed
I get what you are saying, but isn't this a PRS SE anyway? It sounds great and obviously he is killing it (like he does any other thing with strings), but I wouldn't really call this an elite guitar. Also I don't see anyone saying they could do this. It looks to me like it is 100% praise and appreciation. So I'm just curious -- why bring the negativity?
I don't think there's many serious guitar players saying that lol not the ones playing long enough to understand where the tone master blues guru sound comes from anyway.
You all are taking what I said a bit too seriously. I wasn't addressing anyone or anything specifically. I just meant that when you browse youtube for stringed instrument videos--whether it is guitar, or ukulele, or mandolin--gear is often highlighted. However, when you watch videos published by people like Justin or Jack Broadbent, you become aware that the gear is an afterthought and not essential.
@@DrRonaldSIpock 100% agreed
My daughter just passed away 4 days ago and the good lord put ur music in my path and u somehow played my broken heart through ur guitar thanks for ur ability to help me without knowing it god bless
Yes, I know what you mean...I found him on my phone one lonely morning as I mourn my son's death...God must use him to help us thru these tears. God's Love, Mary
I hope youâre doing ok
@@alexandereisen3486 thank u
@@wendyspiegeland1713 hope you both are well
I have that same shirt that he is wearing fancy shirts
I am 71 years old and have listened to many, many different âblues guitarist/ artists â over my lifetime. Justin Johnson is absolutely at the top of this list!
He is a âmaster craftsmanâ and plays the guitar so effortlessly it just seems to be part of him. I guess that it is more than apparent that it part of his heart and soul....keep up the good work!đđâ€ïž
Frank Carrio That is almost word for word what I was going to say. The only difference is that I am 72.
Totally agree...& we've seen many . Justin seems to be the new wave of dedicated musicians that can play any style & genre !
Love the guys sounds...
I love and have supported Justin's projects from the beginning. Love his command, but Billy Strings is the king of the fret board right now. Justin just may agree. Kids bad ass just like Justin.
@@michaelgoble8200 DITTO! I'm 66.
How can you say that? Blues is vocals first. This guy is so far off from the blues itâs sad. Zero feeling
Coming from a 43 year old man that has played the blues for 35 years. This is my favorite blues artist alive. For what its worth I'd love to have a session with Justin as would so many I'm sure
I dont have Facebook unfortunately
Good Lordy Lordy we have some blues here
SnapâŠ35 years too,& would love to jam with him
How lucky am I to be alive in a time when Iâm given the opportunity to watch a modern master of guitar play close up. View his fingerings, techniques and listen to incredible instruments thru top of the line audio equipment. How much would it be worth to go back in time and be afforded the chance to sit this close to Son House or Robert Johnson. This old dying gray beard has listened to a lot of em come and go, and you young fella are as good as they come. BRAVO Thanks for being you and letting me watch.
His performance amazed me too. Thank you friend for the good review.
"dying gray beard" - I can only assume you are referring to the color of your beard. Being um later in life myself, I certainly agree with your assessment of Justin's playing.
Lindsey, the very very best technical guitarists are alive right now! Justin is a rarity because heâs got soul - so many donât. Itâs the âGilmore syndrome â. Dave wasnât a shredder or technical master - but he was one of the best ever!
I see a lot of technical prowess, but not a lot of soul, these days. Just sayân, one dying grey beard to another - lol!
Peace
I am always seeing people praising this guy and honestly he is not that great of a player, his vibrato is very amateurish and playing in general is very amateurish idk why people think heâs so great, I guess it really boils down to the fact that there are no actual real guitar players left so they cling to someone who is mediocre at best, sad state weâre in
What a wonderful response Lindsay, we are very Lucky in this Modern World, despite some inconveniences occasionally.
There isn't a problem in the world that I can't let go of for a while just sitting on the porch with my guitar. The huge difference being, I don't sound anywhere near this good. That little PRS really sings for you. Thanks for the escape.
So true...thx for open another world. At least for a short while. â€
I learned the Em chord today. Tomorrow, this.
@Kaushik Kurudi just learned stairway. Been practicing non-stop for in all the guitar stores.
@@Airborne_Arty82 Been playing for years. The magic is not what chords the man can play! Justin Johnson has the fingers of a neuro surgeon!
@@Airborne_Arty82 ...LOL!
Hahaha...I hear you, now that I have B7 down I should be ready to tour Monday at the latest.
@@Johnnywhamo that one was a bitch but now my left hand will never forget it as long as I live. I just tried to do an air b7 and realised it's like you're flipping the bird with arthritis.
The sound of the wind and the cicada with your playing makes this so atmospheric and therapeutic man... I absolutely love this. GOD FUCKING BLESS YOU MAN.
it,s a water sprinkler :P
I thought it was cicadas too. But with it slowly coming back and slowly going out. I think you may be right. Around my house cicadas don't stop and start back like that. Plus they only talk at night.
I donât care what it is .... it is amazing!
@@RENEDU2 I thought it was rattlesnakes..well let's face it Justin's guitar playing could tame them probably anyways
One less word would be wise because
the fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge:
We need to get JJ to 1 million. Spread the word, there's a new guitar God!
Yes, there isđđđ¶đž
Suby przybywajÄ bardzo szybko. PamiÄtam jak tu byĆo okoĆo 300k i to byĆo rok temu. Za rok moĆŒe byÄ juĆŒ milion.
@@artysta122 It is good to see, isn't it.
@@mxh5647 yess
Tammy Lightle issfpf
I built my own 3 stringed cigar box guitar, started playing slide, and continued to study the blues and playing it with my acoustic. You are such an inspiration!
It isn't about whether you can you can "Play" the blues..it's whether you can "FEEL" the blues...and this man clearly possesses the latter ability. ;) great playing, def subbed.
Canât it be both?
And now PRS should pay you for the best ad they're ever likely to get for this guitar.
Iâm going to buy one now.
It's Friday tomorrow, and I've been dragging myself through a particularly bad week . I'm going to pour myself a glass of something nice and kick back with this playing in the background. Thank you Justin!
Lmao it's friday tomorrow actually.i am planning the same haha
When things are looking scary in the world, you give us the sweet sound of blues and it makes everything feel so much better. Thank you for these wonderful musical interludes.
Yes!
My depression just turned into gentle acceptance.
Yes
Wow. Beautifully said đ
Yes, perfectly said. Something about the consistency of his tempo and soft deviations to his accent notes really can penetrate deep into oneâs soul!! :)
Well get over yourself
My stays the same
Who knew watching and listening to one person play one acoustic guitar for over 10 minutes without a word said or sung could be so mesmerizing. Amazing. It couldâve been an hour and held my attention the whole time.
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Sounds great
@@elizeulira5813 8
Already tune. Gue ude sabskrybe channel ini. Musik yg asiik. Y'r inspirin me a lot Mr Johnsonđ
Amazing
Where other people doodle circles and lines on scrap paper, you effortlessly draw forth magic from those strings. Thank you!
Your ability to keep the bass line going at a different tempo than the melody is the mark of a true musician! That's awesome. Thanks for putting this up. i'm in.
As someone a few months into learning fingerstlye I have a new appreciation for this right here. He makes it look so easy.
Itâs the same tempo, just different application. Bass may be whole notes where the other parts are 1/4 or 1/8 and so on. Regardless heâs very good.
@@Nick-jr6qe You're right. It is the same tempo. Just a different duration based on note duration.
Every time I watch this guy from the first camera angle without knowing the channel, Iâm like this girls going in. Then it pans out and Iâm like wait.
Stevie Ray is looking down on you and smiling upon you keep doing what you do "Sky's the limit"
Wonderful!! The Cicadas in the background just add "atmosphere".
Escape âïž
Whiskey đ„âïž
Back porch âïž
Muddy water âïž
You sir have just made my souls day!!
JJ hi again from Afghanistan WOW WOW AND WOW !! A free concert for us over here again THE TROOPS SAY THANK YOU THANK YOU A TOUCH OF HOME !!!!!! WE APPRECIATE YOU SIR !!
The background sounds fit perfectly with the mood.
Halloween 2021
Perfect music as I am on my porch on a lazy afternoon brushing my sister in law's service dog.
I do declare, thatâs the best acoustic version of Slow Train Iâve heard yet, thank you!
I don't usually leave comments because I have nothing to say. Now I want to say something in appreciation of JJ's unbelievable talent, but I'm speechless.
And to get the locusts (cicadas) to contribute-wow just wow
They were almost acting like a flanger.
G Demolished or a reverse tape echo
Youâre hearing a rich contextualised sonic tapestry. Magic innit.
Being a city boy from Boston, I thought it was rattlers .... HAHA. Thanks Justin.
Hi everyone, O hope you all are having a wonderful and safe day, much love from Cincinnati.
Take care and God bless
đ€Gabeđ€
We all wish we can grab a guitar and play ten straight minutes like him
Something great about the internet is that it's way easier to learn instruments now. I always say I would have wanted to be born in the 50's, but man I am lucky to have videos like this to learn from.
You used to genuinely have a mentor for everything. A trade, an instrument, or get your hands on expensive books. The internet is truly a blessing for all that want to achieve that knowledge. Honestly, on that part of the spectrum, it's a beautiful thing. I was born in 94, and was blessed by the web to learn an instrument. I'm really grateful.
Another outstanding performance Justin. You never cease to amaze me with your guitar prowess. You keep playing and I'll keep listening đ§. I guess that for blues, you want a brighter sound. I've learned so much about guitars and technique from watching your videos.
If there is a better exponent of the magic art of blues/roots guitar I'd like to know who it is. It's not just the fingers it's the soul they convey that's unparalleled.
Love to see guitarists of old watch you today and just realize that their style and feel never lost its soul and still finds those who embrace it now today.
Took me 12 minutes to finish my jack on the rocks, it did slow me down in a good good way. Thanks again Justin.
BB the King once said "It's hard to bend them 'coustic strings."
You just have to develop the kung fu grip. I bend mine up all the time
He also said to Stevie Ray Vaughn (and rightly so)... You pretty good, but if you listen to the king, you can be really good.
This clip, and a bottle of Tito's vodka over ice. And as far as you know, the rest of the world is far away. Relaxed as hell
TITOS!! LOVE
Probably the finest bit of slow acoustic blues I've ever seen. Boy can we please have an album full. Absolutely wonderful.
A true old black blues soul in Justin. I ordered this little PRS parlor yesterday and even though itâs on back order and will take a little longer to get here than usual, I canât wait to get my hands on it. In the meantime I just keep watching Justinâs videos and dreamingđ thanks Justin! You are a true inspiration.
It is always such a pleasure to hear Justin play!
Amazing !
os BRs representando
Salve!
@@AlanSilva-bu1kp ÂżIras al cielo cuando mueras? ÂżHas mentido, robado, usado el nombre de Dios en vano, o has mirado con lascivia (JesĂșs dijo que esto es adulterio, Mat 5:28)? Si es asĂ, Dios te ve como un mentiroso, ladrĂłn, blasfemo y adĂșltero de corazĂłn. Si mueres en tus pecados, terminarĂĄs en un lugar terrible llamado Infierno. Pero hay buenas noticias. Aunque rompimos la ley de Dios, JesĂșs pagĂł la multa al morir en la cruz: "Porque de tal manera amo Dios al mundo que dio a su Hijo unigĂ©nito, para que todo aquel que en Ă©l cree no se pierda, mĂĄs tenga vida eterna" (Juan. 3:16). Luego JesĂșs se levantĂł de entre los muertos y fue visto por cientos (no es un cuento de hadas). CumpliĂł todas las profecĂas del Salvador prometido. Por favor, hoy, arrepiĂ©ntete y confĂa en JesĂșs, y Dios te perdonarĂĄ y te concederĂĄ el regalo de la vida eterna (Ef. 2:8,9). Luego, para mostrar tu gratitud, lee la Biblia a diario y obedĂ©cela, Ășnete a una iglesia cristiana y bautĂzate.
@@Itsrafasantos ÂżIras al cielo cuando mueras? ÂżHas mentido, robado, usado el nombre de Dios en vano, o has mirado con lascivia (JesĂșs dijo que esto es adulterio, Mat 5:28)? Si es asĂ, Dios te ve como un mentiroso, ladrĂłn, blasfemo y adĂșltero de corazĂłn. Si mueres en tus pecados, terminarĂĄs en un lugar terrible llamado Infierno. Pero hay buenas noticias. Aunque rompimos la ley de Dios, JesĂșs pagĂł la multa al morir en la cruz: "Porque de tal manera amo Dios al mundo que dio a su Hijo unigĂ©nito, para que todo aquel que en Ă©l cree no se pierda, mĂĄs tenga vida eterna" (Juan. 3:16). Luego JesĂșs se levantĂł de entre los muertos y fue visto por cientos (no es un cuento de hadas). CumpliĂł todas las profecĂas del Salvador prometido. Por favor, hoy, arrepiĂ©ntete y confĂa en JesĂșs, y Dios te perdonarĂĄ y te concederĂĄ el regalo de la vida eterna (Ef. 2:8,9). Luego, para mostrar tu gratitud, lee la Biblia a diario y obedĂ©cela, Ășnete a una iglesia cristiana y bautĂzate.
I'm just beginning with guitar, but I look forward to when I can pick it up and just play my raw emotions out. This seems like such a therapeutic outlet.
What a journey, lost deep in the highs and lows where you loose control over your neck muscles and the music is just taking you on a ride, surfing on the waves on the peaks then down into the the troughs. Beautiful, soulful, and inspiring đđđ
That's what I call guitar playing extraordinaire.
Amazing, you continually blow me away with the soulful playing and pure joy I see on your face as you do so. You make it all seem so effortless, as someone who knows better, thank you for sharing your heart and so much SOUL with us
Love when he plays acoustic. My uncle got me turned onto his music, didnt even know of him until 2 years ago. So glad I finally found his youtube account!
It's like JJ reached down into his soul to pull out every note, string bend, hammer on, pull off, and slide. I have listened to this a dozen times already, and I just noticed this video yesterday.
Justin is always there when u need to relax listening to a good music
That guy is the Houdini of guitar players! Magnificent!
Uuummmmmm , YES!!!! ohhhhhhh!!!! Soooooo gooood----- . 61year s you are one of the best musicians I've ever heard---- saw a bunch of famous artists live in the 70s
Best slow acoustic blues..
for someone like me who loves slow blues its like a food for my soul..
Seems like I can keep listen to this for very long long time..
Thanks for this wonderful blues
I love how the locusts fade in and out in the background...even they are feelinâ it ;)
Justin always knows how to bring out the soul in his guitars... and this PRS has a lot of soul coming through. I could listen to this all day. In fact, I think I just might! Cheers brother!
Some people think that Justin plays so
well b/c he is using quality equipment.
What they are failing to understand is
that the magic is in the fingers. Justin
can and does play everything from high
end instruments down to cigar boxes
and ammo canisters!! Justin is a magic
musician with the heart, soul, and digital
dexterity to make it all happen. :D (And
we are loving it!!) Great job, JJ. Gorgeous
blues riffing. Keep it coming, y'all. :)
Justin, your playing always captivates me. When i use to plat guitar i would play whatever i was able to "teach myself". I never had any practical lessons other that sitting with a friend a time or two. So when i sit and watch you play i kind of get the feeling that you are also self taught. The depth and breadth of what you can get out of just 2-3 strings is amazing, never mind a full six strings. As always, thank you so much for sharing your talent and love for guitar. May you forever be one of the greater inspirations to future guitarist because you brother have an amazing talent. You truly seem like a real world "August Rush."
at the start of the video i could already tell this is gonna be a good video. absolutely amazing man, keep up the great work!
Thanks justin. Thanks. Beer, whiskey or a cold homemade sweet tea would be perfect when listening to this. Love it bro. Keep'er goin.
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For those of us that arenât at that level of playing , itâs awe inspiring ! Absolutely killer , sweet guitar ...
You know someone is super awesome at what they do when nature joins in like that! Man then things where singing to your wonderful playing!! WOW.
What the hell, why doesnât this guy have more subscribers? His playing is perfect! Keep up the good work đđŒ
Spread the word!!!!
It's because blues aren't made for everyone only those who are broken can really feel the depth of it ...
Reminds me of hot summer nights on the porch of an old row house in Chicago. Thanks for the memories.
Chicago suburb weather...hot and sticky summers!
Justin Johnston is, without a doubt, a MASTER of the blues guitar!!!ân
This video is the reason i got interested in blues, back in the first covid lock down.... started playing haven't stopped.
Ahh the sound of jamming to a cicada metronome :-)
The Cicada Blues..... oh hell yes!!!!
sketch and jam whatâs a cicada metronome ? đ
@@sk8ermGs a timely bug
The cicadas just make the music better, they add a background thatâs just unreal
the sound of cicadas in the background makes everything even more perfect
I'm 25 minutes away from starting my weekend, I am going to go home, pour myself a scotch and just listen to this channel all evening.
I'm actually working from home right this minute, and that was the most pleasant 11 minutes of my day, thank you, that was awesome đ.
In a parallel universe, I'm this dude.
The whooping girl in the background at -10:40 brought the tiniest of smile on JJâs lips...everything here is real.
I've always said, "when I play my guitar, piano or which ever - that it's the best therapy there is" .....I still believe that..... but, now I must add that watching and listening to these fine, awesome tunes; I ap relaxed and nothing else is on my mind but these beautiful acoustic jazz tunes !! Thanks for sharing J. Johnson !!
Only been playin a lil under a year and always felt more comfy with my finger picking dynamics over my aggressive flat picking playin this makes me never wanna play with a pick again lol
There's never any harm in doing both so you can use whatever the occasion calls for, I'd recommend checking out Chris bucks technique for a bit of inspiration
Awesome stuff, Justin! And the sound of the bugs on a second layer the whole time, really creates a hell of a mood... like weÂŽre all over your porch just laying back and escaping to the music. Love this!
Telling stories about our lives, each one an individual passage through time full of unsharable experience and feeling. Ultimately we are are alone despite love.
I don't understand... this guy's playing is nearly flawless.. and there's thumbs down?? I swear a person could absolutely be playing perfect and someone would give a thumbs down... like man if you don't dig the type of music it is, then move along!
All notifications turned ON, like my old lady when I put this on for ambiance when she has some of that Tequila Rose ;)
shit that was funny dude
Definitely going to try that!
If only my hubby knew what this music does for me...maybe he'd turn off the tv, or let me turn this guy on in our room!...amazing idea!
Love the all natural "rhythm section"
I love the sounds of nature as your backup singers.
The Gucci Cowboy. I love the way you always accessorize! Don't listen to those that call you a poser, you do you.
Hello from Germany. You keep bringing me down after a hard day's work.
why do you make this look so easy, amazing guitar playing.
Thereâs something about those cicadas and other bugs in the background that really make this video so much better.
Justin has a way of transporting you into a different dimension. I can listen to him play all day long
Awesome as always, Justin. Love your pure childlike enthusiasm when reviewing a new guitar...be it a CBG or a $16K French high tech custom. Thanks for sharing your love of music with us...no matter from which instrument it emanates. You are the pandemic quarantine antidote! đ©
Thanks for watching and for the comment. I appreciate ya!
Wow is all I can say I honestly donât know the first thing about playing a guitar but man this dude makes me want to to learn how
U need at least 3h per day for 4 years to play at ease like him
Thank You J.J. Nobody does it like YOU
I always go back to the heart of it all and you have expressed the heart and soul of it ...Bless you eternity I feel you ...thank YOU
Amazing how tuning down a 1/2 step can give it such a nice rich sound for blues
Thanks Justin! Perfect fix for a shitty day ;) Always sending love your way! Wife and I (we're old timers, late 50's) look forward to your content. Some of the riffs here remind me of Lonnie Mack's Oreo Cookie Blues. Thanks again man, your music always makes a rainy day have sunshine :)
I bet Justin gets invited to a lot of parties..."oh yeah, by the way, feel free to bring your guitar(s)!"
Does it for me too! I like the birds on the fret board and the sound, very laid back.
Justin Johnson... Your site has been an absolute blessing to those of us whom have suffered during this pandemic. I thoroughly appreciate the release of tension I get from listening to you play! God's blessings to you and yours, man.
Great guitar and playing. Love solo guitar playing. So relaxing! Thanks Justin,see you at the next video đ
Absolutely beautiful, you are truly gifted, you have a calming effect đ and a very pleasing demeanor as you play with seemingly effortless precision. Thankyou for making me get back into my piano đč, your amazing.
Wow, love this. Simple blues melody in the key of A-Flat with a continuous base line taken to an insane level of creativity and all in time. Could listen to Justin play all day long on an acoustic guitar. Very inspiring and helping me to be a better player just watching him.
It's a treat. You make it look so easy. Enjoy every time.
that is a BEAUTIFUL guitar, and such great relaxed playing. Love this.
Love your blues! 11:30
And ability to play anything!
This man never ceases to amaze me.
I REALLY love and adore his playing, seems so simple but is damn top of the blues scene