These videos are cool, they've only just been 'suggested' to me recently but it's great to see the bar raised for the 'reacts' videos. This is what I enjoy seeing, a person 'reacting' and explaining why something is so good with musical and technical insight. I was asked to do a video taking a look at a guitarist called 'Mrs. Smith' a while ago, I pointed out to my subscribers not to let her ability fly under the radar! It's great there's now a platform for people to appreciate your talents in an alternative way, I hope more and more people find your channel here :) (Edit: I was typing too fast and made lots of mistakes!)
Thanks and you as well my friend! I’ve always enjoyed your analysis videos. If your ever on the east coast of the US let me know and we’ll do one together. I’m in Baltimore. Cheers!
@@Guitargate That would be cool! I'm looking at getting 'guests' on in the future, so it would be possible to team up for something. I've just got to figure out how to best to present it, but I'll get there!
Get a room guys 😉 Like literally. You’re currently my two favorite react/guitar teachers on CZcams. You both keep it real positive and it would be awesome to see you collaborate
As a drummer i still agree 100%.. seeing this performance , hundreds of times now.. i can only imagine being on that stage and imagining what a special feelin this has to be being locked in with an entire band of such awesome musicians with soooo many people there
I do theater work and I’ve set up multiple shows for this group they are most definitely one of the best bands working today. Susan, Derek the band and crew are super kind and humble and just a joy to work with. It’s always a good day when they come through town.
That’s awesome to hear…and yes they sound awesome. I’ve oddly run into Derek twice in NYC during the Allman runs at the Beacon. Super nice normal guy. Now Dicky Betts…
The look on your face and body language during his solo is what we all do, lol. To me, every solo by Trucks is like an amazing journey, his solos are structured so well to start mellow and then soar to towering heights. It's not even about the notes he's playing at that point - we all as guitarist could play the same notes he's playing, but we could not put the level of emotion and depth he puts in it.
I've been lucky enough to have seen Derek since he was just 15 years old. Anybody who saw him back then knew he was destined for greatness. He already had the lineage...he is afterall Butch Truck's nephew, one of the founding members of the Allman Brothers Band, but Derek always had this unique marurity about him that was so noticeable even at an early age. I mean this dude was playing Miles Davis, Coltrane, Sun Ra and Willie Dixon like it was second nature before he was old enough to drive. Seriously, who plays complicated trumpet and sax riffs on slide guitar with that kind of authority and perfect intonation? Only Derek, that's who. I could listen to him play all day long...and have. Also, Derek's tone is instantly recognizable. It's woody, it's organic and it's pure. No delay pedals, no chorus, no overdrive, no nothing to interrupt that purity. Just an SG, a guitar cord and Derek's hands...that's it. Derek has a unique connection to his instrument that only great ones have...like Stevie Ray, Hendrix, Duane Allman and maybe a handful of others. Between his solo bands and the Allman Brothers, I have seen Derek probably 50 times on stage over the past 20 plus years, and he always leaves my jaw on the floor. When he is at the peak of his solos, there is nothing like it. Open your mind to Derek and your heart will follow. Anyway, great video and nice breakdown. Time to pick up my guitar and play along as well. By the way, to the other guitar players out there who may not know, Derek is 99% of the time playing in open E which can make it a bit difficult to play along in standard tuning... Enjoy...
Saw him at The Gin in Oxford, MS around 1993 or 1994...just a kid. Freakin monster talent even as a “kid” at that time...I dare say he was even old enough to be in the parking lot of that pkace
Saw Derek for the first time in a Braves hat, rattie t-shirt and surf shorts with Greg and Butch in 92. He brought the house down. Second best show to the 20 TTB’s I’ve seen. How they perform with that big old beast of a band amazes me.
I was at this concert - Crossroads 2010 Chicago. It was the first time I heard Tedeschi Trucks. I had never even heard of them at the time. They were absolutely one of the highlights of star studded show. This performance transcended music and went into the spiritual realm. Listening to it now still makes my head explode! Derrick can make each note sing in a way that most players can only dream of. If you want a good laugh watch the video of him sitting and playing with John Mayer and BB King where King gives him the highest compliment a player can receive. He's just that good.
I envy your good luck there, Lance. I didn't know about it, and was only 100 miles west. Kind of fucks me up that I missed this! But I've seen TTB more than any other band since then though, so lucky me eventually!
The bass lines are so beautiful & carry the song. I've met Derrick, my oldest half brother was a roadie for the Allman bros from 71-74. He told me he plays in standard tuning not open tuning. He also told me he learned a lot of his playing from the players from India. Even his bass player plays lines from Indian music. That keyboard/organ player died a couple of years ago. They are the best soulful blues band out right now.
My favorite thing about this channel is just watching your reaction to the music. It just brings me joy to watch the impact great music has on people. That is why music will always be one of my favorite emotional outlets. Keep up the awesome work dude.
Have you seen Billy Strings live yet? Totally different genre obviously, but I'm telling you....it's one of the best shows that I've seen. I think my tops are: Robert Randolph, Derek Trucks, Billy Strings, Marcus King in terms of really enjoying the musicianship and guitar work involved.
JBlueMast saw billy strings at the back home festival is WV two years in a row. It’s a free festival. Unfortunately they had to cancel this year due to corona but I believe they’re having him back next year. One of the best shows I’ve ever seen.
I got to see them live in 2019, and they were so incredible. And the crowd was so good too! All true music fans, super chill and polite, some joints floating around, tons of people un-self consciously dancing - just a wonderful experience all around.
Derek is the only guitar player to make me openly weep. Not just like some emotional tears you get sometimes. Like gross, people stare at you cry. And I was sober at this show!
This band makes me feel the same way as you. The passion they exude just puts a lump in my throat sometimes. We might not all be able to aspire to Dereks level of musicianship, but we can all strive for that kind of passion in our playing. Some of the most memorable compliments I have ever gotten while performing weren't about my playing but about how I played my heart out for the audience. Thank you for what you do.
I wish I could find someone who breaks down jazz tunes the way you do with blues/pentatonic songs. Reaction and lesson at the same time, highly entertaining.
Me and my wife met Derek on the sidewalk outside the Alabama Theater in Birmingham. We got pic with him, we both had our arms around his shoulders. My wife told him “your my hero”, and I was speechless and he was just his humble peaceful self. After that it was Macon, Tuscaloosa, Atlanta, Tuscaloosa, Nashville Ryman. Best shows of my life!
I saw Derek play with the ABB and a few others in the early 90's when he really was just a kid. Now Michael is saying he's is favorite guitarist on the scene and that makes me very happy. I wish Derek health and happiness and a long life.
Iam not sure a better group of players have ever been assembled in one group before, Mike wrote a beautiful song and by letting Susan take the lead it became one of my all time favorites instantly
Love this band. This band is so awesome. They organ player is SUPER AWESOME and blends so well with every instrument. Derek Trucks is in my top 5 guitarists. Period! Susan can sing like an angel! Awesome group!!
“Together” because he played for YEARS w/ Oteil in ABB. YEARS w/Kofi in DTB (and Mike too) and, of course, married to Susan. As close to a family band as you can get w/out being actual family. So beautiful.
Went to see that Clapton tour and agree Derek Trucks stole the show. His band came back to Glasgow the year after and I got to see them in a 200 capacity place for about 10 quid. What a gig!
Derek is king! Seen TTB 7x and never ceases to amaze, have a great time at the show! Thanks for keeping up these great breakdowns, the insight and song choice has been perfect 👌
Dereks guitar and Susan’s voice insanely emotional on this track, and the band, so so good. As a flute player its great to hear the breakdown of the guitar. Probably never get to see them here in Australia, especially now we are all in lockdown. Crazy world but now that I have discovered TTB the world seems a little less mad.
Thanks for all your uploads, you're really an engaging teacher. If you're feeling it, at some point if you were to breakdown what's going on with SRV's Lenny - Live at El Mocambo (czcams.com/video/i5sqJNFFwqc/video.html) I'm sure all of us would appreciate you doing so, it's every bit as expressive and nuanced as any guitar based instrumental I've ever heard. Midnight in Harlem and Lenny are two songs I hold in the highest esteem.
This is my favorite version of this tune and so glad you picked it! Seeing them live is like a relief, like a glimpse into what's really goin down. Life is good when the creative are creating!
Derek Trucks is absolutely phenomenal. I remember a video of him playing with BB King and John Mayer and BB king just gave him the biggest compliment and he blew away these two legends. They were literally in awe of his playing, as we all are.
I'm going to see tedeschi trucks band in Boston Oct 4 Friday night at the boch Wang theater I'm so excited I have orchestra box seats it'll be the greatest night in my life and I'll cherish it keep up the good work Michael palmisano 🤙
OMG My dude has the best taste in the business! Thank you for shining light on the TTB! I lived in Dundalk for a while... wish we could have meet at the Full Moon Saloon! Thank you sir.
I had to come back 2yrs later and comment. This song is hands down the most soul soothing song ever written...the cascading major7 progression....Susan's voice... Derek's playing. This song is in my top 10 of all time.
Back when I was working, I noticed that, at meetings, whenever I would take a big breath, all eyes would turn to me, as if I was going to say something important, even if I wasn't planning to. The breath was kind of the marker of "something about to come", perhaps because big breaths are required as a precursor to saying something important that's more than just a few words. Trucks does a very similar sort of thing in his playing. Pay close attention and you'll see that he does this thing where he slides up from the first fret to the note he's aiming for, way up the fingerboard. He's going to play single-note runs on the unwound strings, but that slide up the neck is along the *wound* strings, and *sounds* like a deep breath. Obviously, he knows how to damp unused strings - one of the reasons why he puts his slide on his ring finger - yet he lets the "running start" from the nut up to the sought note slide all the wound strings without any damping. It's his "big inhale". He has basically ported a vocal style over to guitar, and it works SOOOO well. It makes whatever the next thing he's going to play seem really important. Brilliant.
Outstanding breakdown of the song. I love the “floaty” sound as you describe it and now I can play along. When this album first came out I added this tune to my favourite 20. I add and subtract songs all the time but this one is still there. A great band and Derek and Susan are such a great duo. Derek melts my face and Susan melts my heart. We’re living in great times especially when it comes to music.
As soon as Derek started with the slide, I got chills. Everytime I get chills. Something about it. I can hear and feel Duanne Allman playing through Derek. That Derek's slide work with Susan's voice, that energy, the emotion, that easy groove on the drums and keys. It's electrifying.
Can we all take a second listen to the guitar solo after you've had your mind blown by Derek, and listen to what Oteil is doing on bass. Mind blown again!
I was playing a gig in a little bar back in 2012 in Portland Maine. Tedeschi Trucks Band showed up after their gig that they had in town Portland for beers. I got derek to sign my fender strat, and got to hang with the whole band till after closing. Just a random awesome night...
I know you don’t play these songs note for note and you openly tell us that but bro one thing I never hear ppl say is....how GOOD you ARE. Not only are you very knowledgeable on music theory etc dude you can clearly tear that guitar up. You make it look pretty fuckin effortless as well. Keep up the vids bro. Rock on
Glad to hear that you also agree that Derek is the best doing it right now (he’s the best ever in my opinion). You’ll totally love TTB live show. It’s basically a religious experience man. If you think Derek knocks your socks off in recordings, just wait til you’re there in person hearing it come directly out of the man’s amp and into your ears. It’s an unreal musical experience. You’ll be hooked.
Susan has such an incredible voice and she has serious chops on Guitar. Dereck well to say he’s great is just underrating him. He’s better than he’s given credit for. Such an amazing player. The Entire Band has such great chemistry.
My second video of yours and today I came a fan just because you recognize how truly great Trucks is and how his and Susan’s band is the BEST IN THE GAME!!!!kudos man
This might be my favorite song of all time it’s just perfect the singing the playing , the emotion the build up and then retreat is perfect. I get chills
I just came across your vids, love midnight in Harlem. I gotta say I've enjoyed watching how much you appreciate awesome guitar performances. Seeing the respect in your face makes it worth while. While I can barely play rhythm a killer picker is a treasure.
No man is above God. If we make it to the new Kingdom here on earth, with Yeshua as the our, Saviour, King, & teacher. I couldn't even imagine how beautiful Yeshua (Jesus) could sing & play Peace in the Valley, by Sam Cook & the Soul Stirrers.
Saw TTB in Bonner MT a few years ago. Hands down best live concert I have seen EVER! Trucks is such a transcendent player and then the band is on another level. You will be unbelievably entertained!
Great stuff Michael. Turned my son onto this band after seeing them in Albany many years ago. We both had an autonomic response of tears coming out our eyes after the intro.. Extraordinary.
Your genuine joy for these tunes is infectious. You are rekindling my stoke for guitar again, and through tunes that I already know and love. The smile is wide.
Derek Trucks is a mad scientist. Not even human. I mean that in the best possible way. I don't think anyone can do DT, nobody. He is unto himself. Freak of nature. Probably the best in the world at what he does. AND is a really nice guy. Humble.
This band is so tight.!! I’ve been a fan from the beginning, and there actually getting better and better it’s crazy. Mr. Trucks is a phenomenal talent ..!!!
I'm so glad you did this one. I've been saying exactly the same thing about DT since I saw him with the ABB many years ago, at the Paramount in Oakland. Early on that night I found myself mesmerized by his playing, and quickly told my brothers and bro-in-law, "Watch Derek Trucks!" He was stealing the show while only playing rhythm, and demurring to Dickey Betts and Warren Haynes. I recall he got one solo, and absolutely established himself as the best player on the stage, and I LOVE DB's playing. Love it! That being said, when this video came out I had to also say that he's also established himself as the most unique, creative slide player. I don't think there is a single borrowed, Bonnie Raitt style heard-it-before lick in the entire song. That night, that band, that groove, that song, is truly an alignment of the musical stars. That's what ST is saying/reacting to in those couple of moments where she turns around to look at the other players..."Can you believe this? Are you hearing what's happening here?!"
Your positive attitude in this video is infectious. This is also one of the best solos Derek Trucks has ever done. Still gives me chills even though I've heard this solo for almost a decade now.
This song maxed out with a pair of 10 inch subs blasting with a good sound system is quite beautiful and makes for a relaxing drive for the few minutes it plays. Makes for a great road trip song to play.
Great addition/edition. LOVE how T T band reminds us how great music can still be. Plz add Trucks brilliant deconstruction of John Sebastians classic "DARLING BE HOME SOON". The perfect foil to Tedeschi's solid guitar and emotive vocals.
Watching your reactions to this are golden. You're like a kid in a candy shop. Love it. Derek is a bona-fide genius. Seen TTB play in London last month. Outrageously good show.
That version of Midnight in Harlem from Crossroads is at the top of my list of best performances ever. It hits me the same every time I watch that video, and....I’ve seen it many many times. That Susan’s voice, Derek’s playing, the whole band, the groove, and the dynamics are just perfect here. Lightening in a bottle.
Very nice breakdown, I've been a Derek fanatic for past 6-7 years. Tried to learn as much as possible from his slide playing. DTB,TTB & ABB great breakdown stumbled upon this channel. Definitely do more breakdowns of his playing man awesome.
These videos are cool, they've only just been 'suggested' to me recently but it's great to see the bar raised for the 'reacts' videos. This is what I enjoy seeing, a person 'reacting' and explaining why something is so good with musical and technical insight. I was asked to do a video taking a look at a guitarist called 'Mrs. Smith' a while ago, I pointed out to my subscribers not to let her ability fly under the radar! It's great there's now a platform for people to appreciate your talents in an alternative way, I hope more and more people find your channel here :) (Edit: I was typing too fast and made lots of mistakes!)
Thanks and you as well my friend! I’ve always enjoyed your analysis videos. If your ever on the east coast of the US let me know and we’ll do one together. I’m in Baltimore. Cheers!
@@Guitargate That would be cool! I'm looking at getting 'guests' on in the future, so it would be possible to team up for something. I've just got to figure out how to best to present it, but I'll get there!
Wings of Pegasus love it. Let’s stay in touch.
Get a room guys 😉 Like literally. You’re currently my two favorite react/guitar teachers on CZcams. You both keep it real positive and it would be awesome to see you collaborate
@@ogs1mpson609 Thanks!
The bass. The bass is phenomenal. This song and especially this performance is just a musical masterpiece 😊 Sublime.
And is brother
Susan could sing the phone book and I'd listen.
I feel like should have heard this saying before 😂😂 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
Also....I TOTALLY AGREE!
Lol....... Legit.
That was the Harlem phone book.
😂😂. So true
You've never experienced real, unbridled, authentic jealousy until you've heard Derek play the guitar.
As a drummer i still agree 100%.. seeing this performance , hundreds of times now.. i can only imagine being on that stage and imagining what a special feelin this has to be being locked in with an entire band of such awesome musicians with soooo many people there
I do theater work and I’ve set up multiple shows for this group they are most definitely one of the best bands working today. Susan, Derek the band and crew are super kind and humble and just a joy to work with. It’s always a good day when they come through town.
That’s awesome to hear…and yes they sound awesome. I’ve oddly run into Derek twice in NYC during the Allman runs at the Beacon. Super nice normal guy. Now Dicky Betts…
So beautiful to see Kofi and Oteil playing together here. What a band.
YES
RIP Kofi
Could you imagine growing up in the burbridge house?
aquarium rescue unit is some of my favorite stuff
RIP Kofi
Nothing I've ever heard comes close to this performance, it's flawless. Susan is a gift I simple adore her. ♥ 🏴
Derek is a straight-up assassin on that guitar.
Derek has made me cry- there is something so incredibly human and stunningly beautiful about his playing that makes him stand out.
Oteil on bass is killing it here. You can see Susan checking out what he's playing during the guitar solo :)
I know! Ive seen this vid countless times and I always love watching her reacting to and checking out Oteil just crushin it back there.
Derek plays (played) off of Oteil a lot. Oteil provides such groovy beds for Derek to play in. Same w Kofi. I miss Kofi.
I’m a 76 year old Brit and this brought me to tears, the guitar and her voice…
The look on your face and body language during his solo is what we all do, lol. To me, every solo by Trucks is like an amazing journey, his solos are structured so well to start mellow and then soar to towering heights. It's not even about the notes he's playing at that point - we all as guitarist could play the same notes he's playing, but we could not put the level of emotion and depth he puts in it.
I've been lucky enough to have seen Derek since he was just 15 years old. Anybody who saw him back then knew he was destined for greatness. He already had the lineage...he is afterall Butch Truck's nephew, one of the founding members of the Allman Brothers Band, but Derek always had this unique marurity about him that was so noticeable even at an early age. I mean this dude was playing Miles Davis, Coltrane, Sun Ra and Willie Dixon like it was second nature before he was old enough to drive. Seriously, who plays complicated trumpet and sax riffs on slide guitar with that kind of authority and perfect intonation? Only Derek, that's who. I could listen to him play all day long...and have. Also, Derek's tone is instantly recognizable. It's woody, it's organic and it's pure. No delay pedals, no chorus, no overdrive, no nothing to interrupt that purity. Just an SG, a guitar cord and Derek's hands...that's it. Derek has a unique connection to his instrument that only great ones have...like Stevie Ray, Hendrix, Duane Allman and maybe a handful of others. Between his solo bands and the Allman Brothers, I have seen Derek probably 50 times on stage over the past 20 plus years, and he always leaves my jaw on the floor. When he is at the peak of his solos, there is nothing like it. Open your mind to Derek and your heart will follow.
Anyway, great video and nice breakdown. Time to pick up my guitar and play along as well. By the way, to the other guitar players out there who may not know, Derek is 99% of the time playing in open E which can make it a bit difficult to play along in standard tuning...
Enjoy...
Saw him at The Gin in Oxford, MS around 1993 or 1994...just a kid. Freakin monster talent even as a “kid” at that time...I dare say he was even old enough to be in the parking lot of that pkace
Exacttly!!!
Saw Derek for the first time in a Braves hat, rattie t-shirt and surf shorts with Greg and Butch in 92. He brought the house down. Second best show to the 20 TTB’s I’ve seen. How they perform with that big old beast of a band amazes me.
I was at this concert - Crossroads 2010 Chicago. It was the first time I heard Tedeschi Trucks. I had never even heard of them at the time. They were absolutely one of the highlights of star studded show. This performance transcended music and went into the spiritual realm. Listening to it now still makes my head explode! Derrick can make each note sing in a way that most players can only dream of. If you want a good laugh watch the video of him sitting and playing with John Mayer and BB King where King gives him the highest compliment a player can receive. He's just that good.
Lancelot Link same with me, that was my fave crossroads, sucks Gregg couldnt make it but TTB with warren was a great fill in
John Mayer also said Derek is the best of the best today. He said anytime he is on a stage with him he is just working his ass off to come in second.
I envy your good luck there, Lance. I didn't know about it, and was only 100 miles west. Kind of fucks me up that I missed this! But I've seen TTB more than any other band since then though, so lucky me eventually!
Perhaps controversial but when I listen to this song Oteil's bass just jumps out above everything else. What a band.
Hard to argue against that.. tbe bass is 🔥🔥
agreed....and the video says Susan might agree as well ha
The bass lines are so beautiful & carry the song. I've met Derrick, my oldest half brother was a roadie for the Allman bros from 71-74. He told me he plays in standard tuning not open tuning. He also told me he learned a lot of his playing from the players from India. Even his bass player plays lines from Indian music. That keyboard/organ player died a couple of years ago. They are the best soulful blues band out right now.
Let's give some ups to this sick groove that the drummer is laying. That hi hat open on the "and" of 3 and the 4. So good.
My friend loves playing this, I’m on bass and he’s smacking that high hat just right ❤️
Oh 100%
My favorite thing about this channel is just watching your reaction to the music. It just brings me joy to watch the impact great music has on people. That is why music will always be one of my favorite emotional outlets. Keep up the awesome work dude.
That song was actually written by one of the backup singers who was the lead singer for the Derek Trucks band before Tedeschi came in. Mike Mattison.
Mike is such a talented artist,I love his voice!
TTB is church, DTB is heaven
he wrote the lyrics, not the song lol
The song is credited to Trucks and Mattison. Mike has a great version of the song on one of his solo albums. Epic songwriting.
Best live band currently around.
Truth. Their shows always deliver and never disappoint!
Have you seen Billy Strings live yet? Totally different genre obviously, but I'm telling you....it's one of the best shows that I've seen. I think my tops are: Robert Randolph, Derek Trucks, Billy Strings, Marcus King in terms of really enjoying the musicianship and guitar work involved.
JBlueMast saw billy strings at the back home festival is WV two years in a row. It’s a free festival. Unfortunately they had to cancel this year due to corona but I believe they’re having him back next year. One of the best shows I’ve ever seen.
With you 100% on that. Super solid, super tight, super good!
I got to see them live in 2019, and they were so incredible. And the crowd was so good too! All true music fans, super chill and polite, some joints floating around, tons of people un-self consciously dancing - just a wonderful experience all around.
Derek is the only guitar player to make me openly weep. Not just like some emotional tears you get sometimes.
Like gross, people stare at you cry. And I was sober at this show!
This is factual. A true master of his craft.
Of course it happened while sober. You can actually feel emotions when you're sober.
When Derek plays the angels weep
Only guitar that has made me weep is funkadelic maggot brain. I can't listen to it when I'm busy.
I feel that shit, brother!
This band makes me feel the same way as you. The passion they exude just puts a lump in my throat sometimes. We might not all be able to aspire to Dereks level of musicianship, but we can all strive for that kind of passion in our playing. Some of the most memorable compliments I have ever gotten while performing weren't about my playing but about how I played my heart out for the audience. Thank you for what you do.
I wish I could find someone who breaks down jazz tunes the way you do with blues/pentatonic songs. Reaction and lesson at the same time, highly entertaining.
Love how he loves it too!
Me and my wife met Derek on the sidewalk outside the Alabama Theater in Birmingham. We got pic with him, we both had our arms around his shoulders. My wife told him “your my hero”, and I was speechless and he was just his humble peaceful self. After that it was Macon, Tuscaloosa, Atlanta, Tuscaloosa, Nashville Ryman. Best shows of my life!
I saw Derek play with the ABB and a few others in the early 90's when he really was just a kid. Now Michael is saying he's is favorite guitarist on the scene and that makes me very happy. I wish Derek health and happiness and a long life.
The description you go into at the end basically breaking down WHY this is so amazing is what makes your channel so great and genuine, dude 👍👍👍👍
Thank you dude!!
Iam not sure a better group of players have ever been assembled in one group before, Mike wrote a beautiful song and by letting Susan take the lead it became one of my all time favorites instantly
Love this band. This band is so awesome. They organ player is SUPER AWESOME and blends so well with every instrument. Derek Trucks is in my top 5 guitarists. Period! Susan can sing like an angel! Awesome group!!
They are such a treat live. Always mesmerizing to watch his right hand play.
Just saw them for the first time the other week in D.C at The Warner Theater and still the best band in the game! Love the channel
My favorite guitar solo of all time buried in the most "jazz on a summer day" type of song.
if you don’t get chills the moment he breaks out into the crescendo of his solo we can’t ever be friends
This performance from Claptons festival in 2010 was a formative moment for me as a 14 year old. Totally enlightening
“Together” because he played for YEARS w/ Oteil in ABB. YEARS w/Kofi in DTB (and Mike too) and, of course, married to Susan. As close to a family band as you can get w/out being actual family. So beautiful.
Went to see that Clapton tour and agree Derek Trucks stole the show. His band came back to Glasgow the year after and I got to see them in a 200 capacity place for about 10 quid. What a gig!
Derek is king! Seen TTB 7x and never ceases to amaze, have a great time at the show! Thanks for keeping up these great breakdowns, the insight and song choice has been perfect 👌
Matt Beaudoin thanks!!
Dereks guitar and Susan’s voice insanely emotional on this track, and the band, so so good. As a flute player its great to hear the breakdown of the guitar. Probably never get to see them here in Australia, especially now we are all in lockdown. Crazy world but now that I have discovered TTB the world seems a little less mad.
This is one of the best songs of all time, by one of the greatest guitarists of all time. We're lucky to be alive right now.
Fact!
Thanks for all your uploads, you're really an engaging teacher. If you're feeling it, at some point if you were to breakdown what's going on with SRV's Lenny - Live at El Mocambo (czcams.com/video/i5sqJNFFwqc/video.html) I'm sure all of us would appreciate you doing so, it's every bit as expressive and nuanced as any guitar based instrumental I've ever heard. Midnight in Harlem and Lenny are two songs I hold in the highest esteem.
I'm unable to watch a video of them without tears. It's so perfect.
Haha the same here
I just teared up listening to that! Glad it’s not just me
One of the things about Derek's solos that you might want to look into is his use of "Indian Raga" type scales, think Sitar.
This is my favorite version of this tune and so glad you picked it! Seeing them live is like a relief, like a glimpse into what's really goin down. Life is good when the creative are creating!
Derek Trucks is absolutely phenomenal. I remember a video of him playing with BB King and John Mayer and BB king just gave him the biggest compliment and he blew away these two legends. They were literally in awe of his playing, as we all are.
I'm going to see tedeschi trucks band in Boston Oct 4 Friday night at the boch Wang theater I'm so excited I have orchestra box seats it'll be the greatest night in my life and I'll cherish it keep up the good work Michael palmisano 🤙
OMG My dude has the best taste in the business! Thank you for shining light on the TTB! I lived in Dundalk for a while... wish we could have meet at the Full Moon Saloon! Thank you sir.
I had to come back 2yrs later and comment. This song is hands down the most soul soothing song ever written...the cascading major7 progression....Susan's voice... Derek's playing. This song is in my top 10 of all time.
I saw this band a few months ago and they are phenomenal, musicianship to the next level. 12 musicians who are stand alone brilliant.
Back when I was working, I noticed that, at meetings, whenever I would take a big breath, all eyes would turn to me, as if I was going to say something important, even if I wasn't planning to. The breath was kind of the marker of "something about to come", perhaps because big breaths are required as a precursor to saying something important that's more than just a few words.
Trucks does a very similar sort of thing in his playing. Pay close attention and you'll see that he does this thing where he slides up from the first fret to the note he's aiming for, way up the fingerboard. He's going to play single-note runs on the unwound strings, but that slide up the neck is along the *wound* strings, and *sounds* like a deep breath. Obviously, he knows how to damp unused strings - one of the reasons why he puts his slide on his ring finger - yet he lets the "running start" from the nut up to the sought note slide all the wound strings without any damping. It's his "big inhale". He has basically ported a vocal style over to guitar, and it works SOOOO well. It makes whatever the next thing he's going to play seem really important. Brilliant.
Keen observation
Outstanding breakdown of the song. I love the “floaty” sound as you describe it and now I can play along. When this album first came out I added this tune to my favourite 20. I add and subtract songs all the time but this one is still there. A great band and Derek and Susan are such a great duo. Derek melts my face and Susan melts my heart. We’re living in great times especially when it comes to music.
Look how much they're all enjoying themselves, awesome.
I love this song and it's a great performance and more bands need an organ, I'm convinced of that.
As soon as Derek started with the slide, I got chills. Everytime I get chills. Something about it. I can hear and feel Duanne Allman playing through Derek. That Derek's slide work with Susan's voice, that energy, the emotion, that easy groove on the drums and keys. It's electrifying.
Can we all take a second listen to the guitar solo after you've had your mind blown by Derek, and listen to what Oteil is doing on bass. Mind blown again!
Derek Trucks played guitar for the Gods up there.
'Nuff said.
Thanks for the reaction.
I was playing a gig in a little bar back in 2012 in Portland Maine. Tedeschi Trucks Band showed up after their gig that they had in town Portland for beers. I got derek to sign my fender strat, and got to hang with the whole band till after closing. Just a random awesome night...
I know you don’t play these songs note for note and you openly tell us that but bro one thing I never hear ppl say is....how GOOD you ARE. Not only are you very knowledgeable on music theory etc dude you can clearly tear that guitar up. You make it look pretty fuckin effortless as well. Keep up the vids bro. Rock on
Glad to hear that you also agree that Derek is the best doing it right now (he’s the best ever in my opinion). You’ll totally love TTB live show. It’s basically a religious experience man. If you think Derek knocks your socks off in recordings, just wait til you’re there in person hearing it come directly out of the man’s amp and into your ears. It’s an unreal musical experience. You’ll be hooked.
Thank you! This is one of my favorites......could watch this on a loop and never get tired of it!
Susan has such an incredible voice and she has serious chops on Guitar.
Dereck well to say he’s great is just underrating him. He’s better than he’s given credit for. Such an amazing player.
The Entire Band has such great chemistry.
That solo consistently gives me chills and brings tears to my eyes. Great stuff.
Derek Trucks is one of Eric Clapton’s favorite guitarists - that is saying something
I’ve seen Tedeschi Trucks live 4 times at the Ryman in Nashville, and it never gets old, it only gets better!
So glad these vids were in my suggestions... thanks for doing a good job of teaching/coaching in a very relatable way! Subbed 👍🏻
Finding you has been a huge blessing to me!! You’re the man. I love your enthusiasm thanks so much for your time!!!
My second video of yours and today I came a fan just because you recognize how truly great Trucks is and how his and Susan’s band is the BEST IN THE GAME!!!!kudos man
This might be my favorite song of all time it’s just perfect the singing the playing , the emotion the build up and then retreat is perfect. I get chills
I just came across your vids, love midnight in Harlem. I gotta say I've enjoyed watching how much you appreciate awesome guitar performances. Seeing the respect in your face makes it worth while. While I can barely play rhythm a killer picker is a treasure.
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Please never use "God". Clapton didn't like it and was a terrible strain on Garcia.
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@@chrisgrabowski2678 you know the difference between Trucks and God? Derek is real
No man is above God. If we make it to the new Kingdom here on earth, with Yeshua as the our, Saviour, King, & teacher. I couldn't even imagine how beautiful Yeshua (Jesus) could sing & play Peace in the Valley, by Sam Cook & the Soul Stirrers.
My favorite song of all time
I’d love to see you do Steely Dan’s Kid Charlemagne.
And Vulfpeck's version at the Brooklyn Bowl czcams.com/video/YCj_tjFXX2U/video.html
Rick Beato did a great breakdown of a couple steely Dan tunes in his segment "what makes this song great"
NRG I just checked out the Rick Beato breakdown. You’re right it’s pretty awesome!
Huge Susan Tedeschi fan as well.
Saw TTB in Bonner MT a few years ago. Hands down best live concert I have seen EVER! Trucks is such a transcendent player and then the band is on another level. You will be unbelievably entertained!
Man I love your guitar. Great work! Sweet channel!
Great stuff Michael. Turned my son onto this band after seeing them in Albany many years ago. We both had an autonomic response of tears coming out our eyes after the intro.. Extraordinary.
Goosebumps on that solo when he goes up and hits those high notes. Love it!
Your genuine joy for these tunes is infectious. You are rekindling my stoke for guitar again, and through tunes that I already know and love. The smile is wide.
Derek Trucks is a mad scientist. Not even human. I mean that in the best possible way. I don't think anyone can do DT, nobody. He is unto himself. Freak of nature. Probably the best in the world at what he does. AND is a really nice guy. Humble.
One of my favorite tunes! Keep it up!
Going this weekend!!!!! I've waiting so long to see them live.
Love this channel. Thank you for the content man.
I love you videos man, you're going to rocket to 1m+ subscribers before you know it. Cheers brother! 👊
vw1972bug idk about that but let’s do this together!!
@@Guitargate totally on to something here, just keep doing what you are doing, fantastic channel, wish i had a teacher around like you!
Glad I happened upon this vid. I've seen several of yours and am as blown away as I was when you showed Ian Thornly performing Fear and Cowardice
That’s one of my favorite solos to that song, by Derek! Great band.
Prolly one of the most underated and beautiful sounding bands touring these days. Derek is a BEAST. Love your Vids
Dude! This is my favorite one yet. You react like everything is so fresh and know exactly what's going on. Definitely gonna keep watching!
Awesome man! Love your channel
Your knowledge and love for music is unbelievable. Wish I had you as my teacher when I started clarinet back in the 60’s😭
Love your dissections of these tune, as well as your obvious love of the performances!
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This band is so tight.!! I’ve been a fan from the beginning, and there actually getting better and better it’s crazy. Mr. Trucks is a phenomenal talent ..!!!
I'm so glad you did this one. I've been saying exactly the same thing about DT since I saw him with the ABB many years ago, at the Paramount in Oakland. Early on that night I found myself mesmerized by his playing, and quickly told my brothers and bro-in-law, "Watch Derek Trucks!" He was stealing the show while only playing rhythm, and demurring to Dickey Betts and Warren Haynes. I recall he got one solo, and absolutely established himself as the best player on the stage, and I LOVE DB's playing. Love it!
That being said, when this video came out I had to also say that he's also established himself as the most unique, creative slide player. I don't think there is a single borrowed, Bonnie Raitt style heard-it-before lick in the entire song. That night, that band, that groove, that song, is truly an alignment of the musical stars. That's what ST is saying/reacting to in those couple of moments where she turns around to look at the other players..."Can you believe this? Are you hearing what's happening here?!"
Your positive attitude in this video is infectious. This is also one of the best solos Derek Trucks has ever done. Still gives me chills even though I've heard this solo for almost a decade now.
This is great. You are funny. Love your enthusiasm. I have been watching this video for months trying to figure this all out. Very helpful. Thank you!
This song maxed out with a pair of 10 inch subs blasting with a good sound system is quite beautiful and makes for a relaxing drive for the few minutes it plays. Makes for a great road trip song to play.
Great addition/edition. LOVE how T T band reminds us how great music can still be. Plz add Trucks brilliant deconstruction of John Sebastians classic "DARLING BE HOME SOON". The perfect foil to Tedeschi's solid guitar and emotive vocals.
Dude just loving your vids!!!!!
watching these videos have made me appreciate all of this music even more. thank you sir.
Watching your reactions to this are golden. You're like a kid in a candy shop. Love it. Derek is a bona-fide genius. Seen TTB play in London last month. Outrageously good show.
wow. just incredible....... masterful..... thanks for putting it all together.. and explaining this. wow.. going to watch this over and over
When guitar playing makes you cry you know they are doing something right
That version of Midnight in Harlem from Crossroads is at the top of my list of best performances ever. It hits me the same every time I watch that video, and....I’ve seen it many many times. That Susan’s voice, Derek’s playing, the whole band, the groove, and the dynamics are just perfect here. Lightening in a bottle.
Very nice breakdown, I've been a Derek fanatic for past 6-7 years. Tried to learn as much as possible from his slide playing. DTB,TTB & ABB great breakdown stumbled upon this channel. Definitely do more breakdowns of his playing man awesome.