Alexander 23 x John Mayer - Everybody Wants to Rule the World (Tears for Fears Cover)

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  • Alexander 23 x John Mayer - Everybody Wants to Rule the World (Tears for Fears Cover)
    John Mayer joins Alexander 23 to cover "Everybody Wants to Rule The World".
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  • @Alexander23
    @Alexander23  Před rokem +142

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  • @TearsForFearsOfficial
    @TearsForFearsOfficial Před 2 lety +6733

    Yes!! Honoured to have you both perform this. Incredible job.

    • @robbmcc420
      @robbmcc420 Před 2 lety +137

      Love this. This song will be remembered for all time. Truly a gem of songwriting.

    • @kelsry
      @kelsry Před 2 lety

      🥺🫶

    • @JayD06
      @JayD06 Před 2 lety +89

      This will go down as one of the best songs ever made.

    • @CarlosGarcia-jk3nv
      @CarlosGarcia-jk3nv Před 2 lety +46

      Its awesome that you noticed it and had time to recognize it!

    • @steveshadforth
      @steveshadforth Před 2 lety +7

      Even though the last lyric was missing? Brown nose boys.

  • @tommynoble3428
    @tommynoble3428 Před 2 lety +1339

    Three guitarists on the stage. Two playing John Mayer signature models. The one not playing a John Mayer signature model? John Mayer.

    • @asmram7082
      @asmram7082 Před rokem +29

      Goated comment

    • @rahulvig5298
      @rahulvig5298 Před rokem +7

      Hahahahhahaha😂😂

    • @supson44
      @supson44 Před rokem +1

      Ibanez?

    • @tommynoble3428
      @tommynoble3428 Před rokem +13

      @@supson44 Mayer is playing a Jackson Soloist

    • @JoseArturQueiroz
      @JoseArturQueiroz Před rokem +1

      @@tommynoble3428 Yeah lately he’s been playing some Japanese and usa made ones from esp,charvel and Jackson ,maybe he’s more inclined to 80s guitars after his last album

  • @skullkid112
    @skullkid112 Před rokem +47

    John completed the main quest. He's just doing the side missions for fun now.

  • @kevbotchill
    @kevbotchill Před rokem +975

    Your guitarist had to be nervous playing that solo. What a honor/ horrifying experience know your gonna be immediately followed by a Mayer solo. A+

    • @noelstemple
      @noelstemple Před rokem +60

      he crushed that solo too 🔥

    • @Takeiteasy11
      @Takeiteasy11 Před rokem +35

      He crushed it but then JM killed him sadly

    • @owendaviesotd5909
      @owendaviesotd5909 Před rokem +11

      @@Takeiteasy11 completely agree, John literally wiped the floor with him

    • @jmd489
      @jmd489 Před rokem +13

      It's just so hard to match John's feel. He just makes everything flow. Other guitarist had some good licks, but you could tell he wasn't totally locked in comparatively.

    • @kevbotchill
      @kevbotchill Před rokem +4

      @@jmd489 it’s not just feel, which obviously he’s the king, but something about his tone just fills so full. It’s incredible and unmatched.

  • @Nahninja
    @Nahninja Před rokem +282

    First solo was solid but man Mayer’s phrasing is just on another level. Always a joy to hear John solo

  • @TheVictoriousJoker
    @TheVictoriousJoker Před 2 lety +938

    Love how Alexander and his guitarist both have a PRS John Mayer signature, and John shows up with his pink Jackson - amazing cover though!

    • @hockuspockus911
      @hockuspockus911 Před 2 lety +53

      John both gave Alexander and his guitarist Silver Skys on May 3rd at the Toronto show from the Sob Rock Tour.

    • @snowandlightsmusic
      @snowandlightsmusic Před 2 lety +3

      Exactly what I was thinking 😂

    • @megsrini5013
      @megsrini5013 Před 2 lety +7

      That was the first thing I noticed as well when I clicked on this video

    • @monochromedout
      @monochromedout Před rokem +7

      They have a new silver sky in Roxy pink too. Wonder what his prs contact looks like. Possibly doesn't apply if he's not fronting or a guest appearance.

    • @Umuliuz
      @Umuliuz Před rokem +8

      @@monochromedout Fender was really difficult regarding this, and that a big reason he moved away from them. I belive he can play whatever he wants now. He even plays Fenders on occation :p

  • @niekvanwensen
    @niekvanwensen Před 2 lety +441

    John’s been using that whammy bar a lot more lately and I love it, so much emotion in that solo, his phrasing is just out of this world

    • @brunoerckmam5070
      @brunoerckmam5070 Před 2 lety +8

      Very asato-like

    • @samme79
      @samme79 Před rokem +21

      @@brunoerckmam5070 He's been doing that before Mateus was known. It's a Jeff Beck thing

    • @faroutmayt
      @faroutmayt Před rokem +9

      @@samme79 yup, he's been studying the great Jeff Beck

    • @keithremedy
      @keithremedy Před rokem +3

      @@brunoerckmam5070 he’s been doing the beck thing long before asato tho technically

    • @c.jarmstrong3111
      @c.jarmstrong3111 Před rokem +6

      The man has so much taste

  • @cheezyodeezy
    @cheezyodeezy Před rokem +164

    john's tone here is probably one of the best guitar tones I've ever heard

    • @keatonkipker1528
      @keatonkipker1528 Před rokem +8

      I swear dude, it might even sound better than Where The Light Is

    • @ericjohnsonclips5052
      @ericjohnsonclips5052 Před rokem +11

      It’s up there. Even tho he typically uses a couple tube screamers in his signal chain, it sounds like he’s using distortion with a bit of chorus it sounds heavenly

    • @pogfish3961
      @pogfish3961 Před 7 měsíci +1

      Its the player dude

    • @leif1075
      @leif1075 Před 2 měsíci

      How can I play like him then?

    • @ryancasablancas8361
      @ryancasablancas8361 Před měsícem

      @@leif1075 Practice

  • @IniDim
    @IniDim Před rokem +62

    John going from fingers to pick while manipulating the whammy at 2:58 is insane

  • @sjeff0714
    @sjeff0714 Před 2 lety +39

    Everyone playing JM signatures and he comes out with a Jackson Soloist. Love it.

  • @mitchweiner
    @mitchweiner Před 2 lety +237

    The moment when you’re on stage with one of the best guitarists in the world playing backup for you on a classic pop song!

    • @martyweiner6525
      @martyweiner6525 Před rokem +10

      No relation Mitch but you are 100% correct. John is a treasure!

  • @kiidzero
    @kiidzero Před 2 lety +257

    That "TONE" coming from the Jackson is Incredible!! Great solo work!

    • @liamjenkins244
      @liamjenkins244 Před 2 lety +20

      it's not the guitar

    • @ArjanHIv
      @ArjanHIv Před 2 lety +16

      @@liamjenkins244 Exactly! Even if he plays an odd Jackson you can still hear John coming through

    • @eric9867
      @eric9867 Před 2 lety +26

      ….but I bought a Silver Sky so I could sound like John Mayer… lol

    • @Atmosrainmusic
      @Atmosrainmusic Před 2 lety +1

      He probably has his pedal rig but who knows if he has a two rock sitting back there. Possibly not in a guest spot. But unmistakable guitar playing either way

    • @kittler53
      @kittler53 Před 2 lety +2

      @@eric9867
      Me too! 😂

  • @sg1770
    @sg1770 Před 2 lety +57

    John is incredible. He plays with Grateful Dead members and makes Garcia proud. He is an amazing musician

  • @birchmahogany2718
    @birchmahogany2718 Před rokem +43

    2:57, love how they do their own solos but then John goes right into the hook. Fantastic rendition.

  • @joojoosasa
    @joojoosasa Před rokem +65

    Jesus. The way that Mayer emotes through his playing never fails to amaze me. You guys killed this!

  • @SpiralRecordsMusic
    @SpiralRecordsMusic Před 2 lety +311

    I was there and the crowd SUCKED for your set but you guys crushed it!

    • @FabianSuarez-de2kb
      @FabianSuarez-de2kb Před 8 měsíci

      there's probably a reason why the crowd wasn't engaged....

    • @luiss2895
      @luiss2895 Před 5 měsíci +1

      they probably dont realize how good the band was and that John Mayer himself was there

  • @illtronics
    @illtronics Před 2 lety +51

    I love seeing John using the whammy bar. This whole performance was insane. Everyone on stage knew exactly what they were doing.

  • @samme79
    @samme79 Před rokem +75

    This is the kind of solos I want John to keep putting out. That was a simple but crazy good solo. Very melodic and follows the changes really well. Also you got a great voice and this was a really cool cover.

    • @mus1ckid707
      @mus1ckid707 Před rokem +1

      so good! alexander just announced his own tour!

  • @jeffsaginaw1769
    @jeffsaginaw1769 Před 2 lety +57

    WELL DONE. Every time I hear those first chords I get chills because if done right this song WILL TEAR THE ROOF OFF THE SUCKA every time. Props to TforF for contributing THIS to the soundtrack of our lives. Alex and John and company give us one more version to luv.

    • @aisaiahcosey5130
      @aisaiahcosey5130 Před 2 lety

      There’s a WHOLE LOTTA RHYTHM goin down for sure my friend!

    • @jeffsaginaw1769
      @jeffsaginaw1769 Před 2 lety

      @@aisaiahcosey5130 I kinda meant the whole intro, sorry.

  • @Upside_Down_Guitar_Guy
    @Upside_Down_Guitar_Guy Před 2 lety +21

    Holy crap! JM playing a Jackson sounded amazing. It definitely shaped how he decided to play and was super cool. Incredible cover, too, absolutely on point

  • @rutaiwanwongsirasawad4040
    @rutaiwanwongsirasawad4040 Před 2 lety +18

    I’m an old lady who loves this song so much. And you two have made this in your own version so well. Thanks indeed.

  • @JasonNahRealFitSG
    @JasonNahRealFitSG Před rokem +3

    Every guitarist & musician all replaying the solo where John Mayer starts playing...
    Wow... that tone...

  • @theknowlodge8294
    @theknowlodge8294 Před rokem +3

    The look on Alexander’s face mid John’s solo - love to see that in an artist - proper appreciation.

  • @ajadeleye4970
    @ajadeleye4970 Před rokem +10

    Really impressed by this vocal performance 👏🏿

  • @jeanpaulmarrero2728
    @jeanpaulmarrero2728 Před 2 lety +69

    Y’all killed this man… My friend and I were mind-blown by what y’all did in Pittsburgh last week!! Definitely gained 2 new fans that night!

  • @unhookedunhooked3219
    @unhookedunhooked3219 Před rokem +3

    The tone on that pink PRS is insane!!

  • @user-tl9cw3cc3j
    @user-tl9cw3cc3j Před 2 měsíci +2

    The pink jackson super strat goes hard though

  • @Spurdue
    @Spurdue Před 11 měsíci +3

    Favorite live cover of this classic

  • @EverySingleGuitars
    @EverySingleGuitars Před rokem +8

    John Clayton Mayer……. 1 of the GREATEST guitarists of our generation……. PERIOD.

  • @Trevenclaw
    @Trevenclaw Před rokem +5

    Unreal that you put an 80s Jackson shredder in John Mayer's hands it sounds like a 60s strat.

  • @Rooster2628
    @Rooster2628 Před rokem +4

    When John came in with the solo, I got major chills.

  • @ZaneTaylorMusic
    @ZaneTaylorMusic Před rokem +5

    3 guitars perfectly not crowding each other, and a great mix.

  • @christianlawas6591
    @christianlawas6591 Před 2 lety +4

    I love that they're using John's Signature PRSs

  • @btsarmy_india
    @btsarmy_india Před 2 lety +8

    I can't find words to express to your song you really are ausum and what a peaceful and beautiful songs. Really loved it from India

  • @kiz5206
    @kiz5206 Před 2 lety +25

    so incredible and honored to watch you grow. from only having dirty AF1s released when i first saw u, to touring with John Mayer, never stop doing what you’re doing! excited to see what’s next!!

  • @junim.8664
    @junim.8664 Před 2 lety +6

    two of my favorite people on the planet. i am SO proud of you, alexander 🤍

  • @80guitarguy82
    @80guitarguy82 Před 2 lety +28

    After going to this concert in Toronto, all I can say is that seeing JM colab on this cover is so sick.

  • @mynameslauren6777
    @mynameslauren6777 Před rokem +6

    this is genuinely one of my favourite videos to watch of all time, i keep coming back to it every few weeks

  • @sAmiZZle82
    @sAmiZZle82 Před 2 lety +17

    Loving that I stumbled on this! Nostalgia to the max! And gorgeous tones on that Jackson and let's not forget that killer lead by the dude on the pink guitar right up back!

    • @donnav7103
      @donnav7103 Před 2 lety +2

      The pink guitar is John Mayer's signature guitar. It is the PRS ( Paul Reed Smith) Silver Sky, JM signature model guitar
      in the shade Roxy Pink. The green guitar is John's PRS Silver Sky SE model in the shade Evergreen. My son bought a version
      of the Silver Sky guitar when they first came on the market, he loves the guitar and says it is the easiest playing guitar he
      ever owned. Kudos to John for designing a phenomenal guitar.

  • @MiniHasSwag
    @MiniHasSwag Před rokem +4

    I watch this video like 3 times a day, everyone killed this

    • @Jacki799
      @Jacki799 Před rokem

      same i even learned the first solo, wish it was on apple music😅

  • @aw4925
    @aw4925 Před 2 lety +11

    Should be released. Can I say as a John fan - it's now all about what he can give and contribute. Awesome

  • @ciao_abhi
    @ciao_abhi Před 2 lety +9

    I just discovered these guys and this is FIREEE

  • @frankscutari9516
    @frankscutari9516 Před 3 měsíci +1

    3 guys complimenting each other with stepping on each other...awesome!

  • @crossroads-art
    @crossroads-art Před 2 lety +194

    Well this is something I had no idea I needed in my life. Y’all killed this one for real.

    • @crossroads-art
      @crossroads-art Před 2 lety

      @@TJGWORLD honestly you’re probably right. They’re both incredibly talented and could probably make just about anything sound great.

    • @skipcycle4580
      @skipcycle4580 Před 2 lety

      Proud to be your 100th like on this comment. Totally agree!

  • @dannychoi18
    @dannychoi18 Před 2 lety +9

    Sam Yun is a killer guitarist too. So solid from everyone!

  • @oldrosehip7207
    @oldrosehip7207 Před 2 lety +15

    Awesome performance of one of my favorite songs from my favorite band, Tears for Fears. Thank you so much 😊

  • @MrG0yb0t
    @MrG0yb0t Před rokem +2

    the sound quality in this recording is top shelf.

  • @jcguitarrist
    @jcguitarrist Před 4 měsíci +1

    Cool!!! Every guitar in there sounded great!!!

  • @emmaeibye2557
    @emmaeibye2557 Před 2 lety +52

    I was at this show and this was the highlight of the entire night! An artist coming out before their show to play with the opener and matching the vibes of the opener. It was awesome!!

    • @buckshot904
      @buckshot904 Před 2 lety +6

      John Mayer humility right there. Doesn't try to out-shine the band, just does his thing gets into it with the band.

    • @sifaazh
      @sifaazh Před rokem

      so this was from john's tour? i thought this was alexander's

    • @pattygq
      @pattygq Před 20 dny

      @@sifaazh Yes John's tour, Alexander was the opener for John.

  • @btsarmy_india
    @btsarmy_india Před 2 lety +6

    I have heard it like so many times incredibly talented you all are specially you and your friend it's mind blowing a big fan of yours all the way from India..

  • @Beezzz
    @Beezzz Před rokem +15

    very random thought, but i think that John Mayers style of soloing would sound amazing on a song by the 1975 especially on their second album

  • @vindas777
    @vindas777 Před 5 měsíci +1

    Just goes to show you tone is all in the hands and fingers. John Mayer makes that 80s metal shred guitar sound like a Strat! Wonderful vocals by Alex 23 - what a soulful voice he's got! I love how they rearranged the middle section so that the original solo was the final one. Amazing job by elite musicians, and a true band effort.

  • @TheStephaniewerner
    @TheStephaniewerner Před 2 lety +6

    Congrats Alexander !! I was hoping you would perform with john one day. Would've loved to see this live.

  • @64ccd
    @64ccd Před 2 lety +4

    I’ve watched this more times than I can count. Something extraordinary happened here. The way Alex phrases is magical, the first solo is perfection and the tone on John’s guitar is otherworldly. Thank you to whoever filmed this.

    • @mus1ckid707
      @mus1ckid707 Před rokem

      so good! alexander just announced his own tour!

  • @jennad1747
    @jennad1747 Před 2 lety +4

    Absolutely in love with this. Sounds simply amazing!!!

  • @robertahearn
    @robertahearn Před 2 lety +6

    well that blows my recording out of the water, even from the front! Thanks for the lovely surprise Alexander, you really nailed it on this tour!!

  • @donnav7103
    @donnav7103 Před 2 lety +2

    I always liked this song, nice to see it given new life. Love the solo from John!

  • @fernandocsarruda
    @fernandocsarruda Před rokem +2

    Lindo demais! Nice guitar tones. Great performance.

  • @sillysausage72
    @sillysausage72 Před 2 lety +4

    One of my all time favorite songs!

  • @antoinettepierce3330
    @antoinettepierce3330 Před 2 lety +1

    Great job fellas, I love this! You all sound so good. Thank you for sharing, I'm sending you much love.💛🙏🏼😊

  • @gloria_s626
    @gloria_s626 Před 2 lety +1

    One of my favorite songs and one of my favorite artists this is amazing!!

  • @kelsiestegenga1298
    @kelsiestegenga1298 Před 2 lety +3

    what an amazing cover!! such a vibe will be listening to this a BUNCH

  • @CallumHarpurMusic
    @CallumHarpurMusic Před 2 lety +10

    I remember when you only had Dirty AF1s released, now you've got another album coming soon?!? I can't wait, know its gonna be epic!!

  • @mudwiser1391
    @mudwiser1391 Před 2 lety +9

    I've listened to Tears for Fears do this song in the rain, in the snow, in the wind and in the sunshine and it never fails to stop my in my tracks with it's brilliance.

  • @lucilevizer3488
    @lucilevizer3488 Před 2 lety +1

    John prouve encore une fois qu'il est fan des années 80🤗Thanks!!!!!

  • @zachzinman1990
    @zachzinman1990 Před rokem +3

    Best cover I've ever heard

  • @fer.villano
    @fer.villano Před 2 lety +10

    its been a month since this has been published, and i think i must have heard it like 100 times. absolute legends, awesome performance!

  • @biaora
    @biaora Před 9 měsíci +1

    Never thought this was much of a guitar song, but they made it one, and did it so tastefully.

  • @johnvatistas6569
    @johnvatistas6569 Před 2 lety +1

    Wow. Fantastic!

  • @rubelinrosario3231
    @rubelinrosario3231 Před 2 lety +7

    I wanna see and hear your voice live, here in the Philippines 🥺 such a relaxing vibe 🤙

  • @oxfordbambooshootify
    @oxfordbambooshootify Před 2 lety +3

    Mixing and production on this sounds so amazing

  • @dawsonthelin
    @dawsonthelin Před 2 lety +3

    Greatest duo ever

  • @rachaelmcmillan7737
    @rachaelmcmillan7737 Před 2 lety +3

    i was there - this moment was EUPHORIC.

  • @selmapr7253
    @selmapr7253 Před 2 lety +5

    two of my all time favorite people. so forever proud of you alexander this is huge

  • @StratsRUs
    @StratsRUs Před rokem +1

    One of the most beautiful solos ever.Tears For Fears showed the world what great songs really can do.

  • @2beanburritos
    @2beanburritos Před rokem +2

    i grew up on rap learned to love other music like death metal, country, classic rock and everything in between but if anyone asks what my favorite song is i always tell them everybody wants to rule the world by tears for fears

  • @willemdefouw3605
    @willemdefouw3605 Před 2 lety +1

    Great song from Tears…. Great play by the band and Mayer.

  • @tdub2290
    @tdub2290 Před rokem +1

    Love everything about this!!!!!

  • @renaatinffc
    @renaatinffc Před 2 lety +4

    Maravilhoso!!!!

  • @authenticchristianityminis4109

    Great job. Awesome song! It’s a classic

  • @jethrojacinto2798
    @jethrojacinto2798 Před 2 lety +2

    It was so awesome to you see you guys and JM in this Sob Rock Tour. Where my UBS Arena people at?!

  • @TheClassySpectator
    @TheClassySpectator Před rokem +1

    GOOSEBUMPS MAN!!!

  • @wendi.cornett
    @wendi.cornett Před 2 lety +3

    I'm so insanely proud and happy for you Alexander! You also sound amazing!🥰

  • @andreanarvaes4119
    @andreanarvaes4119 Před 2 lety +1

    Amazing performance of an amazing song 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

  • @RobertNolan
    @RobertNolan Před 2 lety +4

    This was such a great cover live, I wish I got to see him join you at msg but I'm glad we could all see it here.

    • @mus1ckid707
      @mus1ckid707 Před rokem

      was so good! alexander just announced his own tour! tix here: a23.lnk.to/AftershockTour

  • @c.jarmstrong3111
    @c.jarmstrong3111 Před rokem +1

    Imagine having John casually come play rhythm at your show! So cool

  • @aoibheann
    @aoibheann Před 2 lety +5

    CRAZY!!! so insanely proud of you alexander

  • @kennedyknueven4994
    @kennedyknueven4994 Před 2 lety +2

    this is amazing!!♥️♥️ watching you grow, i feel so lucky!! i hope tour has been good to you.♥️ take care of yourself, alexander!! i can’t wait to see the next chapter!!

  • @curtypachec6055
    @curtypachec6055 Před 2 lety +1

    Perfect. I love when people who cover this rock it out.

  • @kimberlykairo
    @kimberlykairo Před rokem +1

    One of my all time fav tunes performed by two amazin' supa stas. JM is so generous and complementary to Alexander 23. A perfect pairing. Luv, luv, luv this delivery ❣❣❣

  • @derikmalenda6675
    @derikmalenda6675 Před rokem +1

    Incredible; love when John just gets to groove and play

  • @rlpatrick404
    @rlpatrick404 Před 2 lety +1

    Great job on the classic! 🎸 🎙

  • @BoltLCV
    @BoltLCV Před 2 lety +1

    Genius John Mayer and Alexander Best Dueto

  • @pawlo881012
    @pawlo881012 Před 2 lety +1

    Sublime performance of everybody wants to rule the world!

  • @hyperactive3392
    @hyperactive3392 Před 2 lety +1

    Wow 😍 love you and ur song 💗

  • @eds8507
    @eds8507 Před 2 lety

    Superrrrrr amazing cover!!!!

  • @garmisra7841
    @garmisra7841 Před rokem +1

    The lead playing from everyone on this one is sweet! Great take on a classic - and I love that you made sure to keep Roland's original solo in there as well. Always liked that one.

  • @andi13285
    @andi13285 Před 2 lety +5

    I’m so proud of how far you’ve come, but with your talent it was kind of obvious you would
    ly alexander

  • @RodrigoRibeiroPNL
    @RodrigoRibeiroPNL Před rokem +3

    That was an epic moment! thank you for posting this master piece!