Prince - While My Guitar Gently Weeps (The Beatles) - Live Tribute Guitar Solo Cover/Tutorial + TAB
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- čas přidán 23. 11. 2020
- Hey again everybody!
Back again with another epic performance by none other than the man himself, Prince!! This particular solo was the one he performed with Tom Petty, Jeff Lynne, Dhani Harrison and Steve Winwood at the end of the iconic George Harrison track off 1968's 'The White Album' during the 2004 Rock N' Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony. They were paying tribute to George for this, but he was actually inducted in that year as well and I believe he played this song right after they paid tribute to him!
Boy, did this take a LONG time to record, film, and edit. This is a looong solo, but was definitely worth making a video for it. I haven't seen any recent lessons for this solo apart from a few old ones from years ago! So here's a fairly accurate transcription of the solo from start to finish :) The only thing that is really missing is Prince's legendary guitar throw into outer space once he finishes the solo!
I picked this out by ear, but I'm confident that it's over 90% accurate (I hope haha!). This one was a blast to learn and make the backing track for. I still can't believe that this is a live solo because I don't think Prince hits a single bum note throughout the entirety of it 🤯 A true legend that will be dearly missed..
Enjoy guys!🤘🏻😎🤘🏻
-J
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DISCLAIMER - This video in no way shape or form intends to violate CZcams's guidelines regarding copyright infringement. The video and all others like it on my channel were created and published to CZcams without any desire to profit commercially from them or from the platform. While the music featured in this video is not my own and despite the fact that I do NOT own the rights to this song/recording whatsoever, my goal at the time of this upload was and continues to be that of teaching and entertaining. The musical notation (tablature) I display on-screen in these videos was created from scratch by listening to the original song and transcribing it by ear. Sometimes I may have referenced already existing TABs on the Internet, however, the TAB I create is a unique interpretation that does not seek to copy or plagiarize any outside material. Thank you! - Hudba
Bro deserves all the girls. Awesome!!!!!
HAHA love that! Thank you Mac! Still working on the girls part. A man can only dream! 😅🤘🏻🎸
What amazes me most is that it looks like he's came up with such an iconic solo on the fly kind of. Do you think he worked it out beforehand or is it like he walks in to the stage, just plays it out of thin air and then throws the guitar off the stage and leaves the building like a perfect "hold my beer" guy. Oh sorry.. this should be a comment about you.. Yeah you nailed it man. The best in youtube so far.
Hey man, thanks for the awesome comment! It is truly incredible how this is a live performance and he played it flawlessly. I read somewhere once that he only rehearsed once with the band before the show and that he wasn't originally planning to do the solo at all! So it was kind of a last minute, spur of the moment thing I guess, but in the end it all played out nicely.
Glad you liked the video man. I try my best
Yeah, Prince absolutely improvised this solo. Improvisation is also more common than you think. Tons of musicians improvise solos, especially in genres like jazz.
@@stonerthoosie For sure its actually easier a lot of the time than trying to play the exact same thing every time... Also more fun!
it's definitely sound like improvise.
They said it was all improvosed he was supposed to play the first solo but never came to practice or sound check that was the first time he preformed with them
You don't just play this solo, you breathe this solo from your soul
Thanks so much, Rob! That's a great compliment 👌🏻
That’s probably as close as I’ve heard it come to his performance. Great job!
Thanks very much, Anthony! That's huge praise man. It was definitely a challenging solo to pick out by ear and then transcribe. It's still probably not 100% perfectly accurate, but I'm glad you thought it was close!
Not all guitar players can play this. Bravo
Thank you, Alexis! I think with some time well spent practicing this anybody can learn it. Cheers!
it took me like a week of everyday learning one part
@@JoseOrozcoGuitar
@@tension7439 That's alright! Take as much time as you need. There's no right or wrong amount of time for learning.
Holy cow, dude. How did your guitar not go up in flames?! That was some seriously HOT playing. Damn. That was a joy to watch and listen to. You're amazing, man. That was some serious skill. 10 out of 5 from me 😋👌🎸🎸🎸
Haha!! Thanks my dude, very much appreciate that!! 🎸🔥
One of the most beautiful guitar solos ive heard in my life
It’s certainly a masterpiece. Right up there with the best
If I didn't know any better, I'd swear it was Prince himself playing this. Nicely done!
That's a huge compliment, Doug! It's not easy paying a decent tribute to the Purple God himself! Thank you.
Dear Jose dear Jose I have been watching prince the purple perfect performer at the Aladdin Aladdin in Las Vegas for a very long time I believe that there was a list of the 100 best guitar players players in the world and he was not in was not included in this list he must have said to himself I will show these total idiots and he certainly did that thank you Jose
Great vibratos which make the guitar literally weep!! Sounds awesome!
Thanks again, Takesh! This solo really does sound like a weeping guitar 🎸
This is definitely the best version on CZcams, thanks for taking the time to record it. Epic playing too!
Hey Lee! Wow that's a huge honor man!! It did take a long time to record and edit, so I'm glad the heard work paid off! Thanks for listening 👍🏻
SO glad to see Prince touching & enlightening so many musicians
Prince is THE man. Not only is he an incredible musician, but he's produced and written songs for so many people. And he embodies the 80s more than a lot of other artists, in my opinion (including Michael Jackson!). Just an incredibly talented guy. RIP.
YOOO this is so awesome dude! ive been trying to find different riffs to try out and ive always been really interested in prince's solo... thank you so much for this! tons and tons of kudos to you, this is absolutely sick!
Thanks so much man, that means a lot. Glad you came across my video and hope you can learn this note for note! Rock on
"I guess some of you guys weren't ready for that yet... but your kids are gonna love it."
HAHA couldn’t have said it better!
The song that already made a good artist better and cemented him in a spot on the rock and roll hall of fame
Prince knocked it outta the park with this beautiful solo
I agree, Sagen. This is a timeless performance that will go down as one of the greatest of all time.
@@JoseOrozcoGuitar absolutely my man gotta love a beautiful live performance like this
I have always loved this solo! You did it so well! A lot of emotion there!
Thanks again, Rusty! This one was tough!!
Never thought that anyone will put out awesome rendition of prince...thank you so much..👍👍👍
Ah man, that's a big compliment! I tried my best haha! Glad so many people are digging it. Cheers man 🤙🏻
Prince's solo on that live take is absolutely epic! Very cool work here.
Thanks so much, Kyle!! Yeah, this solo rocks hard, I have no idea how he pulled this off in a live setting! No bum notes or timing issues.. just incredible 🔥🤘🏻👍🏻
around 50 of the views on this video are from me LOL. coming back to it daily till I have it perfect :D thanks for the upload
Hey Bill!! Dang really?? That means so much man!! Especially for this one. It took me days and days to make the TAB for this one and I was afraid not many people would watch it (compared to my other vids). But I'm really glad people are appreciating it! Thanks a ton for the support and keep shredding 🤘🏻
Have you figured out how to do the 7-5 part at 0:24. Is there a name or video for the technique because I can't get the pattern down.
Only 50? You must be a guitar god
Wow man - those bends are freakin killer!!! I really dig the intensity in your playing - that's the stuff I dig man....fantastic bro!!!
Thanks bro, such a pleasure to read comments like these. I'm glad you dig my style of playing! 🤘🏻🎸🔥
Dude those bends were huge and you nailed every single one.
Thanks again, Paul! They were very challenging and not easy to pull off (no pun intended ;) haha!!). Glad you enjoyed man, happy holidays! 🤙🏻
Wow this deserves a million views amazing talent 👏👏
Aw man thank you so much!! Maybe one day we'll get there. I appreciate the support. Keep rocking 🤘🏻
Wow, the Purple God must be smiling down on you my man, awesome cover. I really Got emotional with this. Keep up the great work. PEACE!!!!!!!!
Humongous thanks, Joey!!!! I sure hope he would approve of it. I appreciate your kind words my friend. Keep rocking 🤟🏻
thanks so much, man. this helped so much and was really easy to learn when you do it like that.
Thanks, Edward!! That's great reassurance for me so that I know that the on-screen tab format is indeed effective for learning these songs. Rock on man 👍🏻🤘🏻
Beautifully played !✨ Great job on transcribing the solo; I know how time-consuming it is to do that; so awesome how much work you put into your videos ✨
Thanks for checking my vids out, Edwin! Yeah, it takes a long time, but I do it to make it easier to learn this stuff 🤘🏻I know when I was starting out on guitar, I found it way easier to watch a song performance in time with the notes of the song/solo. I think it's one of the most effective ways to learn an instrument and/or famous songs in general. I like spoken tutorials for things like music theory and technique, but for learning songs, I find this format a lot better 🤘🏻 Thanks for the comment man, really means a ton 🎸👍🏻
Man this is absolutely epic!!! Gonna slow this down and work on it! Gonna take me a while to be able to play it like that! Unreal!!
Thanks so much Shaw! You'll get in no time man! As you say, take it slowly. Practice makes perfect as the old saying goes 👍🏻🤘🏻
Seriously great playing! Thanks for the performance and the lesson!
Thank you C.S.!! Glad you enjoyed it (nice username by the way!) 🤘🏻
your touch, feel, sound and bends are right up there with the very best of 'm and I mean that man
That’s a gigantic compliment my friend! Thank you SO much! Just trying my best!
You played this solo like no one else in the you tube world
Thanks so much man, that’s a huge compliment! And thank you for your interest in the backing track, I sent it over! Cheers and rock on 🎸👍🏻🤘🏻
I love this song!!! you nailed the solo!!!! full of feeling!!!
Thank you, David! It has so much feeling, yes!!! 👍🏻🤘🏻🎸Very fun to play, too!
Excellent tutorial! Thank you for sharing! I wish you a Happy New Year! 🎄🎄🎄
Thank you, Elly! I appreciate your kind comment! 👍🏻 You too! 🎄🎸😎
Nice job!! My favorite guitar solo of all time.
It's a legendary solo for sure, Jake! Glad you liked my version. Rock on!
Thanks for the fun morning...Sunday morning with my guitar, coffee, smokes, weed and this sweet guitar solo tutorial...this one is a fun one to learn. Thanks for the lesson. 🤜
Thanks a lot my friend, I'm glad my video brought some fun into your life. I appreciate it. Cheers and keep rocking!
The best solo ever!
Surely amongst the ten greatest!
Wooow!!! Amazing performance José!!!! Keep it up!!! Have a great 2021!!!
Thanks, Karlos! Wishing you a happy new year too man! Keep making music 🎸🤘🏻
Awesome Jose! Smashed the like, subscribed and hit all notifications! Thank you for the hard work you put into this, it will flatten my learning curve quite a bit.
Hi Dean, thank you!! I’m glad my vids help you learn. That is the goal after all. I’m working on new ones at the moment, will be posting soon! Take care and rock on 👍🏻🎸🤘🏻
Whooaaa this is so cool!! You’re amazing!!
Thanks Gail, that's very kind of you!! 🤘🏻
Thanks for your job !!!! Now I can play this amazing solo !!!
The pleasure is mine, Arthur! Thank you for taking the time to leave a comment.
Fabulous! People forget Prince was an amazing guitar player. You're amazing too! Cheers mate
Hey Wilson, I completely agree! He was a masterful guitarist. His solo on 'Let's Go Crazy' is off the wall. Such a talented person and a genius overall. Thanks for your feedback. Super appreciated 🤘🏻
holy shit. that guitar wasn't weeping, it was fucking sobbing. props to u man
HAHA! Glad you thought so, Loic! I tried my best man! 😎
Love this song! I'll be practicing this
Thanks a ton, Jonny. Glad you visited my channel. Rock on and keep shredding yourself
Dude! Thank you so much for lesson. You sound great and cleared up a few confusions I’ve had. I’ve been playing guitar for 20 plus years, was kind of “meh” on prince. I knew he was under appreciated as a guitarist, but I was not a huge fan. I watched this HOF as it aired…and was absolutely dumb-struck, slack-jawed by this performance. Not that he needed it, but I think this single performance has become the thing of legend and will forever stand as proof the prince never even flirted with the idea of being a mere mortal… particularly with those of us who know the slightest bit about Guitar. This performance also serves as proof that in terms of entertaining your audience, it has every bit as much to do with attitude as it has to do with technical ability. Even if I am able to play this solo flawlessly, obviously, there will always be something huge missing. His unfortunate death has made all of this more important somehow… And every couple of months I go back and watch his performance and I’ll be damned if I don’t still cry every time. Again, thank you very much for taking the time Patrick.
Hi Patrick and thank you for your insightful comment. I was only 6 years old when this aired, but I can imagine how it must have felt watching it happen in real time. I also think this performance changed how a lot of people viewed Prince as guitarist. His musical talent, both technical and creative, speaks to many people and I think his ability to compose in a wide variety of styles (including writing songs for other artists) in addition to being a multi-instrumentalist has helped attract a global audience. I think in many ways he encapsulated the 80s better than even some mega star contemporaries of the same time, including Michael Jackson and Madonna. Such a shame that we lost him so young, but at least we have plenty of his work to enjoy for many, many years to come.
There will be a music contest in my country and this video was very useful for me. Thanks bro
No way, that's so cool man!!! Glad I was able to help you if you're going to play this song 🤘🏻 Good luck!
A very awesome guitarist... you instantly got my attention....a very gorgeous solo... intense and powerful... have to come back here 🙏🌹
Thanks again, Therese! Your words mean a lot and I appreciate the feedback 🤘🏻🎸
QUE CAPO!!!!! , TOTAL MAESTRO DE LA GUITARRA!!!!!, MUY BUENO EN PONER LOS TABS!!!!, UN ABRAZO DESDE SUDAMÉRICA, ARGENTINA, GRACIAS TOTALES JC
Gracias por sus amables palabras, Juan! Espero hacer más tutoriales de ésta manera ya que muchos me han dicho lo mismo con respeto a los tabs en la pantalla. Creo que es una manera muy eficiente y clara para aprender canciones. Saludos desde Miami, E.E. U.U. 🤙🏻🎸👍🏻
Awesome job. I was figuring it out by ear and transcribing it and then came across someone who already did. Nailed it. Helped me on parts I couldn't quite figure out. Thanks.
Thank you so much, Antonio! Glad I was able to fill in the gaps. I appreciate your feedback (glad you are taking the same approach I did. Transcribing really develops your musical ear!) Rock on 🎸🤘🏻
@@JoseOrozcoGuitar Yeah its a bit tricky with this one cuz of the distortion and the other musicians, its hard to isolate some of the notes. But awesome job man. I think you got it pretty much spot on. Much appreciated.
Yes, it can get a little tricky figuring the licks out exactly how they were played. Thankfully we have the video as well which helps see the hand positions and fingerings a little bit better!
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This was awsome Jose!!!
Seems pretty difficult haha!
Great job 😁🤟
Thank you as always, Jenny!! It was quite a challenge to record and film everything, but was (hopefully) worth it! Thanks for commenting, hope all is well! 🤘🏻
The best Guitar Gently solo in the world, epic Prince!
Hi Griso, thanks so much!! It is an EPIC solo 🤘🏻😎🤘🏻
If you like my channel, please subscribe and share. Rock on man 🤘🏻
Thanks 4 uploading from 🇯🇵
Arigatou, my friend! Much appreciated
Such impressive Guitar work i love it!
Thanks Brandon. Always glad to read your comments 👍🏻🤘🏻
😳 did you really just do that? 🤯 bravo my friend, that was so sick! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
Haha thank you very much my friend!! I did my best! Rock on 🤘🏻😄🤘🏻
Thank you so much for the video and the tab - it will probably take me year to get anywhere near this level. All the best.
Thanks a lot my friend. Keep at it, you can do it!! 🤘🏻
thx for the video I almost have it down now and it means a lot because this is the song that made wanna pick a guitar up in the first place thx man
Hey Jadon, glad to hear you almost have it down! Thanks for using my video. Rock on man
Learning this is one thing, but getting those full bend vibratos! Ufff
I agree with you there 100%! Those bends are tough to nail. Using slightly lighter strings helps, however! Thanks for the comment
amazing dude!! WOWWWOWOWOWWW!!!
Thanks man! I appreciate the enthusiasm. Really lifts me up bro 🤘🏻👍🏻
Thanks for this! I'm gonna try to learn it
Thank you Luis for your comment! Let me know how it goes!
Truly amazing cover, I can tell you spent the time on this one- - really paid off, very great indeed!!!
That's enormous praise, bluesrocker!! Gives me motivation to keep making these 💪🏻🤘🏻 Thank you!
@@JoseOrozcoGuitar You're quite welcome my friend!! Hey, do you remember that Modern Style track you did back in April? I've been wanting to play along and post a vid of me jamming to it, Jeff Beck style, and I would mention your channel on my vid, with a link to the track. Might be a while before I would get to it, but wanted to see what you thought about it, thanks!!!
Oh dang, yes!!! Haha I was actually just thinking the other day about how I need to remix that track! recall the drums being a little too "boomy" sounding. I can remix it and send you an updated version, but if you'd prefer (of it it's just easier) to use the original one, that is fine too!! You have my permission 👍🏻 Thanks for your interest and for your continued support man, we need to collaborate soon! 🎸🎵
@@JoseOrozcoGuitar Thanks, I appreciate it!! I'll try using the original first - I can always adjust the EQ a little if needed! And a collab sometime would also be cool!
@@bluesrocker6l6gc8 Awesome, sounds good!!! 👌🏻👍🏻
Sei un genio!!!❤
tutt'altro, ma grazie!
You absolutely nailed this classic! Sounded absolutely amazing!!! Love those bends!! :D:D
Thanks dude, those bends are really difficult to get perfectly in tune! Definitely one of the harder (yet nowadays more overlooked) techniques on electric guitar. Thanks for watching, hope all is well 🤘🏻👍🏻🎸
Wow! Amazing!
That means a lot, Souki! Thank you for watching
Watching you recreate this shows me two things: you’re pretty damn good on the guitar, and that solo is effing ridiculous.
Hahaha that really means a lot, Michael! The solo is quite ridiculous. I did miss out one section toward the end where he does an octave run. Maybe I'l post an updated version sometime soon. I appreciate your comment. Thanks!
Outstanding performance!!!!! Like!!!!!!👍👍👍👍👍👍
Appreciate it, Mark!!!! 🤘🏻
Impresionante tío! Muchas gracias por el aporte!
Hola David! Me alegra q te haya gustado el video! Saludos!
This is so good bro!
Thanks, Darryl. Cheers man 🤙🏻🎸
a great performance !!
Thank you Paul, that's high praise!
Guitar & sound, fantastic. 🍀✨🍀
Thank you very much, Andrzej!! Happy you liked this!
You nailed it... Thanks for tabs
Thank you very much, Anil! Glad you liked the video and the tabs! Hope it helps you learn man. Rock on 🤘🏻🎸
Fantastic!
Hey Jamie, thanks for stopping by! Glad you enjoyed this, let me know if you have requests for future tutorials! Thanks 🤘🏻👍🏻
Your absolutely amazing player guitarist . This is excellent
Ah thanks, I appreciate that! 👍🏻
You rocked this my dear friend!!!
Bravoooo 👏👏👏👍
I enjoyed your performance 💙👍👍
Well done!!👏
Happy holidays...and merry Christmas 🌲🌲🌲
Thanks Angie, happy holidays to you too! Hope all is well
omg so cool ! thank you so much !!
Thank you Ambre! Glad you enjoyed
Awesome job, man! Great playing! ;)
Thanks, Charles!! 👍🏻🤘🏻
whaouuu...tres fort!
Bravo
Merci beaucoup, Steph!! 🎸😃🎵
Awesome Amazing incredible
Big thanks, Rabi! I appreciate the kind comment. Cheers 👍🏻
Amazing. It's almost a carbon copy. I can't begin to comprehend the talent that it takes.
Wow that’s a huge compliment my friend! I feel like it’s still very far from being a carbon copy and I think I could have mixed the solo better against the backing track. Maybe I will make an updated version soon. Regardless, I’m glad you thought it was decent. Thanks for the comment.
Sick man!
Thanks so much JJ!
Fantastic :)) Thank you for sharing
Thank you! Cheers! 🤘🏻🎄🎵
Heat 🔥🔥🔥
Thanks so much man, I appreciate it! 🔥🔥
what a show jose .... exemplary touch and sound
Thank you, Gabriele, glad you liked the show haha!! 👍🏻🤘🏻
that pull off part on the 1st string sounds so badass
Hey Jhay!! That’s probably my favorite part of the solo! When Prince does it, it sounds way better though haha! Such a creative thing to do in a solo! Only a genius like Prince could pull that off - no pun intended ;) 😂🤘🏻
Thanks so much for watching man. Means the world 😌👍🏻
Yeah cream of the solo
tremendo!!! buena vibra! saludos!!!
Walter! Gracias por tu comentario! Saludos amigo! 🎸
Wow, great lead guitar playing!
Thank you, Federico! That's a huge compliment man
Great job!!!
Hey Josh, thanks a lot! I really appreciate that man 🤟🏻
This is incredible I wish it was on Spotify
Hey William, that's a huge compliment, thanks! I don't have Spotify but I'm going to set one up very soon to start uploading some original songs! Thanks for the support
@@JoseOrozcoGuitar thank you please tell me when thanks
Brilliant performance 😎😎
Thanks very much, Tony!! 🤘🏻😎🤘🏻
Thank you!!!!!
And thank you for your comment, my friend! 👋
I really like this song and I like the guitar sound that Santana remade. You're perfect. you made the sound of this song.💯👏👍
Wow, thank you so much Sia! You play drums really well! Great covers on your channel 🥁🔥🥁
@@JoseOrozcoGuitar really appreciated dear 🙏☺
you nailed it bro. as its said in my country- god bless your hands :)
Thanks so much man. I try my best! Rock on my friend
Great job with the bends especially.
Thanks a ton, Andrew! There's so many bends in this one! Definitely a great solo to practice for that 👍🏻 🤘🏻
Stellar!
Thanks, Aryan!!! 👌🏻
How am I just now hearing about you??? Why don't you have a million subscribers??? OMG bro... R E S P E C T
Hey Todd, thanks so much. Maybe someday man! For now it still seems like a dream haha! I appreciate your feedback and your comment, though! 🤘🏻🔥
Awesome job!
Thanks so much man! 🤟🏻🤟🏻
That was beautifully played my friend!
You have a new subscriber
Huge thanks brotha 😎 I appreciate your sub. Keep at it with those originals 🎸👍🏻
Great playing man! you really hit the tone on the head 🤘😎🤘
Thank you, Charlie!! 🎸👍🏻
@@JoseOrozcoGuitar No problem, Jose! I hope you have a great weekend!
@@CharlieMayMusic Same to you man 👍🏻
Great playing man! Smokin'! Just subbed. 🔥🎸👍
Thanks, Tim!! Best of luck with your channel!
It's so amazing! You are very very good! Thank you for sharing this beautiful moment! 🎸 😉 ❤️ Best wishes, Johanna
Thanks for all the amazing comments, Johanna!
Excellent!
Many thanks man!
Sweet mate. Thanks. Subscribed. 👍
Thank u, Winston! I appreciate it bro 👍🏻
Thanks...thank you...
And thank you for watching and listening, Dan!
Awesome job!!!😁
Thanks Mike, glad you enjoyed it
Nicely done, Jose. Very nice.
Thanks, Vanzinni! Your support on this channel means a lot!