Michael is a master! A great musician - who puts a capo on in the middle of a song! He takes great pop tunes and turns them into amazing finger-style renditions. Your talent and passion for music are a rare gift to the guitar world! A thousand thank you's.
As to the question about how this was recorded: I had the true pleasure of hearing Michael at the recent Healdsburg festival, and what you're hearing isn't as much recording quality as his incredible tone, touch, dynamics, and precision. Truly extraordinary.
Ooh, I bet you're wonderin' how I knew 'Bout your plans to make me blue With some other guy you knew before Between the two of us guys you know I love you more It took me by surprise I must say When I found out yesterday Don'tcha know that I Heard it through the grapevine Not much longer would you be mine Oh I heard it through the grapevine Oh I'm just about to lose my mind Honey, honey yeah (Heard it through the grapevine) (Not much longer would you be my baby, ooh, ooh, ooh) I know a man ain't supposed to cry But these tears I can't hold inside Losin' you would end my life you see 'Cause you mean that much to me You could have told me yourself That you love someone else Instead I Heard it through the grapevine Not much longer would you be mine Oh I heard it through the grapevine And I'm just about to lose my mind Honey, honey yeah (Heard it through the grapevine) (Not much longer would you be my baby, ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh) People say believe half of what you see, son And none of what you hear But I can't help bein' confused If it's true please tell me dear Do you plan to let me go For the other guy you loved before? Don'tcha know I Heard it through the grapevine Not much longer would you be mine Baby I heard it through the grapevine Ooh I'm just about to lose my mind Honey, honey yeah (Heard it through the grapevine) (Not much longer would you be my baby, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah) Honey, honey, I know That you're lettin' me go Said, I heard it through the grapevine Heard it through the grapevine Source: Musixmatch
your rhythm and use of dynamics are so enjoyable to listen to. you can hear your heart being put in to get the feel of the song as it is heard on the recording. exemplary. bravo. loved it
Just brilliant, Michael! After listening to this, I thought no wonder you bring such emotion and expressiveness to your classical and entire repertoire - you grasp and channel soul and the blues through your hands and heart. Thank you for the inspiration of your playing and teaching. Warm wishes from Detroit!
oh my.. Im always finding new fingerstylists that are just mindblowing.. and this extreeeeemly talented gentleman is no exception! so fluid and soulful..unreal! well..I guess Im buying another album hahaha!
Hi Michael! I’m 10 and started playing last year. I really like this song. I hope to play it like you one day. But will learn it more simply first. Thank you!
It's good you want to play like Mr. Chapdelaine, but l challenge your not to stop/ be satisfied with emulating someone else. I dare you to find your own way/voice. Ever heard of Antonio Forcione? I think he does a brilliant job of using his own style while playing "l heard it through the grapevine". I hope you check him out on youtube. Bye.
In all my years ( and ears LoL listening ) I have never seen anyone add a capo during a song … I just love it … such a splendid surprise and IT WORKS to great effect. ( or is it affect ? LoL … that is a tricky word indeed )
I've been waiting for you to do an up close of this ever since you did it on the rocks in the school park. Nobody comes close to playing this the way you do. Your signature Song. Over the years your arrangement and playng California Dreaming has millions of views on other channels and everybody including me has tried to play it but nobody sounds like you. Your fan
Michael -- I just discovered your channel, what a pleasure! Listened to numerous videos, all great, this might be my favorite because I love the groove. Your arrangements, playing and sound are really wonderful. So glad I landed here (and sub'd)! All the best, TD
I bet you're wonderin' how I knew 'Bout your plans to make me blue With some other guy you knew before Between the two of us guys You know I loved you more It took me by surprise I must say When I found out yesterday Don't you know that I heard it through the grapevine Not much longer would you be mine Oh I heard it through the grapevine Oh I'm just about to lose my mind Honey, honey yeah I heard it through the grapevine Not much longer would you be mine baby I know a man ain't supposed to cry But these tears I can't hold inside Losin' you would end my life you see 'Cause you mean that much to me You could have told me yourself That you loved some one else Instead I heard it through the grapevine Not much longer would you be mine Oh, I heard it through the grapevine And I'm just about to lose my mind Honey, honey yeah I heard it through the grapevine Not much longer would you be mine, baby People say believe half of what you see Son and none of what you hear But I can't help but be confused If it's true please tell me dear Do you plan to let me go For the other guy you loved before? Don't you know I heard it through the grapevine Not much longer would you be mine, baby yeah I heard it through the grapevine Just about to lose my mind Honey, honey, yeah I heard it through the grapevine, Not much longer would you be mine, baby yeah Honey, honey, yeah I heard it through the grapevine, Not much longer would you be mine, baby yeah yeah I heard it through the grapevine, Not much longer would you be mine, baby yeah
Very precise playing, with a lot of emotion, impressive. I’d love to hear you play songs by John Renbourn and Bert Jansch or even Pentangle but maybe they’re not your cup of tea.
You sir, by far, achieve the best recorded acoustic guitar tone quality I have ever listened to. Was this recorded at home with your own gear or in a studio with Audio Engineers setting it up?
Michael is a master! A great musician - who puts a capo on in the middle of a song! He takes great pop tunes and turns them into amazing finger-style renditions. Your talent and passion for music are a rare gift to the guitar world! A thousand thank you's.
Best key change I've ever seen. And I thought Sungha's "My Heart Will Go On" was pretty slick.
This dude is way beyond strumming!
As to the question about how this was recorded: I had the true pleasure of hearing Michael at the recent Healdsburg festival, and what you're hearing isn't as much recording quality as his incredible tone, touch, dynamics, and precision. Truly extraordinary.
Watched again... after 3 months apparently, like watching it for the first time every time, f***ing amazing..
Ooh, I bet you're wonderin' how I knew
'Bout your plans to make me blue
With some other guy you knew before
Between the two of us guys you know I love you more
It took me by surprise I must say
When I found out yesterday
Don'tcha know that I
Heard it through the grapevine
Not much longer would you be mine
Oh I heard it through the grapevine
Oh I'm just about to lose my mind
Honey, honey yeah
(Heard it through the grapevine)
(Not much longer would you be my baby, ooh, ooh, ooh)
I know a man ain't supposed to cry
But these tears I can't hold inside
Losin' you would end my life you see
'Cause you mean that much to me
You could have told me yourself
That you love someone else
Instead I
Heard it through the grapevine
Not much longer would you be mine
Oh I heard it through the grapevine
And I'm just about to lose my mind
Honey, honey yeah
(Heard it through the grapevine)
(Not much longer would you be my baby, ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh)
People say believe half of what you see, son
And none of what you hear
But I can't help bein' confused
If it's true please tell me dear
Do you plan to let me go
For the other guy you loved before?
Don'tcha know I
Heard it through the grapevine
Not much longer would you be mine
Baby I heard it through the grapevine
Ooh I'm just about to lose my mind
Honey, honey yeah
(Heard it through the grapevine)
(Not much longer would you be my baby, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah)
Honey, honey, I know
That you're lettin' me go
Said, I heard it through the grapevine
Heard it through the grapevine
Source: Musixmatch
Damn Man! That was amazing. Could listen to that 50 times and never get tired. Great playing.
your rhythm and use of dynamics are so enjoyable to listen to. you can hear your heart being put in to get the feel of the song as it is heard on the recording. exemplary. bravo. loved it
couldn´t be any better !! arrangement, playing, sound...
Great master that you are !
Thanks at lot for leaving me speechless.
Just brilliant, Michael! After listening to this, I thought no wonder you bring such emotion and expressiveness to your classical and entire repertoire - you grasp and channel soul and the blues through your hands and heart. Thank you for the inspiration of your playing and teaching. Warm wishes from Detroit!
Wonderful
This guitarist is fantastic and so, too, his rendition. Great rhythm and feel...my hat's off!
oh my.. Im always finding new fingerstylists that are just mindblowing.. and this extreeeeemly talented gentleman is no exception! so fluid and soulful..unreal! well..I guess Im buying another album hahaha!
Hi Michael! I’m 10 and started playing last year. I really like this song. I hope to play it like you one day. But will learn it more simply first. Thank you!
I just watched some of your videos and you’re on your way to becoming a virtuoso. Great job Arjay!!
It's good you want to play like Mr. Chapdelaine, but l challenge your not to stop/ be satisfied with emulating someone else.
I dare you to find your own way/voice.
Ever heard of Antonio Forcione?
I think he does a brilliant job of using his own style while playing "l heard it through the grapevine".
I hope you check him out on youtube.
Bye.
Plumbs deep into the depths of this beautiful song.
I love your look of flamenco player and your bluesy groove. Your way of playing bring smiles of pleasure in your listeners'face. good job!
Ahhh hell. Why did I ever watch Michael's version of this while looking for the chords!!! Oh yeah, inspiration. Simply fantastic as usual. Thanks
you are amazing. That is hard work to do what you do. the world needs more of you so the world can have better guitarists.
In all my years ( and ears LoL listening ) I have never seen anyone add a capo during a song … I just love it … such a splendid surprise and IT WORKS to great effect. ( or is it affect ? LoL … that is a tricky word indeed )
A nice piece of timber !!
I would like to register my liking more than once, in high quality presentations like this one.
Astonishing! I'll never get tired of listening to this!
I've always thought this was one of the heaviest classic songs. Thanks for being so awesome man!
I'm bowled over. Fantastic - and I like that glint in your eyes.
Friggin' genius... this guy
Super smooth....great job, I really enjoyed your performance. Thank you sir.
Epico song
Breath taking INSANE talent!!!
man this is unbelievably amazing
that guitar is so beautiful, it almost takes a little away from your amazing talent, almost...
I hope the tab includes instructions on how to properly make the face during the capo, because that is some classic stuff! Another great arrangement!
Great performance. Love that walking bass line.
Knocked out of the park once again!
It doesn't get any better than this!
Just listened to this again. Still is fresh and new for me. Absolutely the very best of the best.
Wow! Very awesome and inspired my friend. Just breathtaking. Thank you .
yessss
Almost unbelievable!
Excellent arrrangement and and a f a n t a s t i c performance!
WELLDONE!
2:07 haha stealth!!
Great, Michael! Nice sound, great performance!
Okay 2:00 was total MC!!! So cool
I am just about to quit my electric guitar playing...Thanks Mike....!!!!!
Fantastic MC ! This piece has such a laid back groove.
Bravo! On all fronts.
Awesome Performance
loooove love love! Thank you for easing me back into work after the holiday.... LOVE!
really great version
Definitely one of my top rated guitarists, superb...again!,
Cheers, Paul
Uniqe sound and music interpretation. Great
the guitar is by Kevin Muiderman. And, yes Zach, that Sungha modulation on "My Heart Will Go On" is smokin'.
Amazing !I can't wait finishing his arrangement, so fun to play.
Amazing!!
Celina Ribeiro w
That is simply AMAZING. Greetz & all my respect for your great work my friend, Jimmy
Thank you Jack for this Very Beautiful sharing.
Ciao
You are such an amazing artist i´m so glad i found your channel thank you so much :-)
I've been waiting for you to do an up close of this ever since you did it on the rocks in the school park. Nobody comes close to playing this the way you do. Your signature Song. Over the years your arrangement and playng California Dreaming has millions of views on other channels and everybody including me has tried to play it but nobody sounds like you. Your fan
Mesmerizing!! Brother you are unreal!!
So very fine!! Love it!
Captivating.
love it
Beautiful
Beautiful !
Genius.
freakin' outstanding!!
Fuckin' excellent to the very end!!! BRAVO!!!!!!!
Michael -- I just discovered your channel, what a pleasure! Listened to numerous videos, all great, this might be my favorite because I love the groove. Your arrangements, playing and sound are really wonderful. So glad I landed here (and sub'd)! All the best, TD
TOTALLY amazing !
fantastic!
Awesome!
Damn you CZcams. Why can't I like this more than once?
love you, man...you so inspire me!
I love you, man! Lol 😂
Just awesome....
Awesome.
Do you have an album of covers like this...where can I purchase this amazing stuff?
YES! I've been waiting for this !! Sounds badass >=)
You're the man!! great work
Love it! The concert in Boulder can't come soon enough!
Show off. LOL You are the best, love your style !
very nice, i like your flow
I bet you're wonderin' how I knew
'Bout your plans to make me blue
With some other guy you knew before
Between the two of us guys
You know I loved you more
It took me by surprise I must say
When I found out yesterday
Don't you know that I heard it through the grapevine
Not much longer would you be mine
Oh I heard it through the grapevine
Oh I'm just about to lose my mind
Honey, honey yeah
I heard it through the grapevine
Not much longer would you be mine baby
I know a man ain't supposed to cry
But these tears I can't hold inside
Losin' you would end my life you see
'Cause you mean that much to me
You could have told me yourself
That you loved some one else
Instead I heard it through the grapevine
Not much longer would you be mine
Oh, I heard it through the grapevine
And I'm just about to lose my mind
Honey, honey yeah
I heard it through the grapevine
Not much longer would you be mine, baby
People say believe half of what you see
Son and none of what you hear
But I can't help but be confused
If it's true please tell me dear
Do you plan to let me go
For the other guy you loved before?
Don't you know I heard it through the grapevine
Not much longer would you be mine, baby yeah
I heard it through the grapevine
Just about to lose my mind
Honey, honey, yeah
I heard it through the grapevine,
Not much longer would you be mine, baby yeah
Honey, honey, yeah
I heard it through the grapevine,
Not much longer would you be mine, baby yeah yeah
I heard it through the grapevine,
Not much longer would you be mine, baby yeah
I love guitar pickers.
epic capo manoeuvre - brilliant!
amazing tune, wonderful!:)
Nice!!
Seen it. She actually judged me in the VA guitar festival. Got to hang out with her for a day, she's really cool.
Sir ... Just wow :0
tHANK YOU FOR THE EXCELLENT VIEW THIS TIME, WE APPRECIASTE IT.
thanks Rossco!
yea, just me in my home studio.
Good stuff
2nd video I've watched.... there can't be more.... can there.....
you're a top player!
Move on over Tommy, Pete Huttlinger, this guy is in a class all his own!!!
Finally
Fuck yea
This is just amazing, thank you so much. Is there any way to get the tabs.
Love Tommy, but Micheal is right there with him.
Who do you refer to as "Tommy"?
Tommy Emmanuel, both brilliant but in different ways.
Nigel Bullock that's absolutely absurd. TE could do absolutely everything this guy can, the reverse is not true, not even close
Very precise playing, with a lot of emotion, impressive. I’d love to hear you play songs by John Renbourn and Bert Jansch or even Pentangle but maybe they’re not your cup of tea.
tenks :)
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You sir, by far, achieve the best recorded acoustic guitar tone quality I have ever listened to. Was this recorded at home with your own gear or in a studio with Audio Engineers setting it up?
subbed!!