Black Sabbath - A National Acrobat - Guitar Cover

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  • čas přidán 23. 08. 2021
  • Black Sabbath - A National Acrobat - Guitar Cover
    From the amazing Sabbath Bloody Sabbath album, released in December 1973.
    One of my favorite Sabbath songs ever, from one of my top three favorite Sabbath albums. Tuning on this song is pretty much C# standard, like the entire record, with very minor variations. I adjusted this one -7 cents for tuning accuracy to C#. There's a lot of effected stuff going on in the solo section - I tried to play the most audible notes, with a little delay and boost added.
    I'm doing these cover videos purely for my own enjoyment - while I wait for the world to chill and the music biz to come back fully to begin the next phase of my upcoming planned project. Thought I'd share for anyone interested. I figure them out by ear, so any mistakes are solely my own. I think they're mostly right. Cheers.
    I do not own the rights to, nor claim copyright to any music in this video.
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Komentáře • 89

  • @catherineb5917
    @catherineb5917 Před 2 lety +17

    Dude you nailed the run at the end. AWESOME. Your biggest fan. The Doom Master General😎🤘🏼

    •  Před 2 lety +4

      I think I know this Doomy Cat!

  • @user-sn1lu5yi6r
    @user-sn1lu5yi6r Před 7 měsíci +11

    Beautiful work. Not many people seem to know this, but this legendary track penned by one Bassist Geezer Butler is about sperm. Yeah, the sperm not used in the creation of life. Butler is a lyrical genius. And he must have been high as fuck. A 1973 masterpiece.

    •  Před 7 měsíci +2

      I do believe that's the first time I've heard that one! Geez's lyrics often left themselves open to the interpretation of the listener - so brilliant!!

    • @thenephilimm
      @thenephilimm Před 3 měsíci

      that’s crazy! But the lyrics make more sense now HAHA

  • @lorenzosgariglia7256
    @lorenzosgariglia7256 Před 7 měsíci +5

    What a beautiful riff!

  • @metamorphicblood
    @metamorphicblood Před 2 lety +5

    Hell yes. One of my favorites by them.

    •  Před 2 lety +2

      Same!

  • @scottmccoy5688
    @scottmccoy5688 Před 15 dny

    King of the World, Scott Anthony McCoy grandson of Austin McCoy love's that jam,my father did the album cover for that. I gotta get that t-shirt,Rock on !!!👑🌎👍🙏👍😎🐺

  • @sams.4388
    @sams.4388 Před rokem +7

    Amazing cover. You nailed it beautifully. Thank you. I can play along with your cover and it's helping me learn this amazing song by Sabbath. I'm struggling with the tremolo picking part, but your cover is helping me out. Cheers.

    •  Před rokem +2

      Wow, thanks so much for your super kind comment - it really means a lot! Makes doing these worth the time & effort, tbh. What tremolo picking part did you mean? Perhaps I can offer a little guidance. Happy to, if so...

    • @sams.4388
      @sams.4388 Před rokem +1

      @ truly, your cover is amazing. You nail the tone, the rhythm and the notes.
      Perhaps I shouldn't call that par tremolo picking. It is just really fast picking, at least for me. It starts at 6:01 in your video and continues for 8-measures. I just can't seem to get it up to speed and am not sure I have the rhythm correct either. I'd been working on that part a month before I found your video and I'm still not getting it. Aaargh!

    •  Před rokem

      @@sams.4388 Shit, dude - I typed out a reply to your 2nd comment back when you posted it, but now I don't see it. Hmmm. So were you able to work out the part? Cheers!

  • @stavivanackerson6563
    @stavivanackerson6563 Před 24 dny

    I'm a Sabbath freak too bro!!!!!! GOOD , GOOD SH%T!!!!!!

    •  Před 19 dny

      Thank you so much!!! Cheers!

  • @brathleeosbourne4790
    @brathleeosbourne4790 Před 7 měsíci +2

    This new channel is sick, and black sabbath is my favourite band. Great content dude you are iommi

    •  Před 7 měsíci +1

      Thanks so much! In my top faves as well, if not my top favorite. I can only wish I was Tony, but your comment made my day! Cheers!

  • @sofoclesmefisto
    @sofoclesmefisto Před 2 lety +5

    Beautiful guitar for that song , great cover !!!

    •  Před 2 lety +1

      Thanks as always, brother! Loooove this one!!

    • @sofoclesmefisto
      @sofoclesmefisto Před 2 lety

      @ absolutely, total support!

  • @TonyLawson-gl7ue
    @TonyLawson-gl7ue Před 7 měsíci +2

    I love it! One of my favorite songs to play . Never got that perfect lead though . Thanks

    •  Před 7 měsíci +1

      Thanks very much! This is one of those where Tony laid down multiple leads doing different things simultaneously - which he did a lot. So I try to playthe more prominent part if possible. Or listen to what he does live, but on every live version of this I've heard, he's doing something completely different. I think he liked to improvise live quite a bit. Cheers!

  • @LEOmetalGuy
    @LEOmetalGuy Před rokem +2

    Another amazing cover! Love the Leviathan Cross!

  • @donalking5460
    @donalking5460 Před 3 měsíci

    Superb work..fantastic man👏👏👏👏

  • @tomgoldsmith7653
    @tomgoldsmith7653 Před 2 lety +3

    I have a question, and I can't seem to get to the bottom of it. Why did they hardly ever play this live? You nailed it though dude, keep them comming! :)

    •  Před rokem +2

      Shit! So sorry - somehow I failed to reply to your question and comment in a timely fashion. I'm a dumbass, lol. But I dunno, really. I could be wrong, but I don't think they ever played it live in the early days when this was released. I think they may have rolled it out during one of the more recent reunion tours, but I don't have a specific recollection of that, either. Pity - such a great song; would LOVE to hear a live version. Cheers!

  • @SUPERMANROCKER
    @SUPERMANROCKER Před 5 měsíci

    Every SABBATH song k8ksd a$$,good work!!!

    •  Před 5 měsíci

      Thank you! 🖤

  • @crobrains1610
    @crobrains1610 Před 7 dny

    Love all your underrated sabbath tracks !!!!!!!!! Can you do INTK THE VOID AND ELECTRIC FUNERAL 🔥🔥🔥🔥

    •  Před 7 dny

      Thanks very much! And for sure...those are both on the list. I'm working 2 regular guy jobs right now so I'll get more vids up ASAP. Cheers!

  • @billjannusch
    @billjannusch Před 2 lety +1

    Absolutely awesome Ricktor..Very cool..Hails brother..

  • @_MetaL
    @_MetaL Před 2 lety +3

    C# F# B E G# C# The Tuning of the Master.

    •  Před 2 lety +2

      Indeed!

  • @kyllbot420
    @kyllbot420 Před 4 měsíci

    Super. Hella good time \m/

    •  Před 4 měsíci

      Thanks tons! 🤘🏻

  • @doyouevengrowbro
    @doyouevengrowbro Před 5 měsíci

    That was fairly epic!

  • @604SHELLY
    @604SHELLY Před 5 měsíci

    Best guitar cover Ive heard. I love how you layered everything. Cheers man , rock on

    •  Před 5 měsíci +1

      Thanks so much!! Cheers!! 🖤

  • @detroutspinners9933
    @detroutspinners9933 Před 5 měsíci

    Love this

    •  Před 5 měsíci

      Thank you! 🖤

  • @Dracoool
    @Dracoool Před 4 měsíci

    I very much like your playing and greetings from northern Alberta Canada 👍

    •  Před 4 měsíci +1

      Thank you very much! And greetings in return from Wisconsin! Cheers!

  • @MikeAngelo7604
    @MikeAngelo7604 Před 3 měsíci

    Another great cover Ricktor !!
    I heard that one at work yesterday and immediately wanted to play it
    The riff at the beginning is really cool

  • @remembertheblacksabbath
    @remembertheblacksabbath Před rokem +1

    Spectacular job!🔥🔥🔥🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻😈😈😈

    •  Před rokem +1

      Thank you very much, that means a lot! And sorry for the delayed reply. Been offline a minute. Cheers!

  • @newty72
    @newty72 Před 11 měsíci +1

    Great song.. Great cover. ❤

    •  Před 11 měsíci +1

      Very kind of you to say and very much appreciated. Cheers!

  • @dylaverdrums
    @dylaverdrums Před 5 měsíci

    Good stuff man!

    •  Před 5 měsíci

      Thank you - much appreciated! Cheers!

  • @user-zf8jy4ph4t
    @user-zf8jy4ph4t Před 3 měsíci

    THANK YOU for covering this AMAZING song !!!!

    •  Před 3 měsíci

      You are welcome, and thank YOU for checking out the vid! Cheers!!

  • @servicefortwo3063
    @servicefortwo3063 Před 4 měsíci

    This was the first album I ever had! Found it in a dumpster just waiting for my 13 yo ears to take home! LOVE old Sabbath! Your awesome! If ever in SoCal I'll buy you a beer!

    •  Před 4 měsíci

      Thank you! Haven't been to Cali in a few years, but next time I'm back I just might take you up on that! Cheers!

  • @mastermason552
    @mastermason552 Před 5 měsíci

    Nice work. This whole album is great

    •  Před 5 měsíci

      Thanks for the props and the comment. I totally agree - one of my favs!

  • @thenephilimm
    @thenephilimm Před 3 měsíci

    great guitar work the tone is heavy!

    •  Před 3 měsíci

      Thanks very much! Cheers!

  • @Old_rockfish
    @Old_rockfish Před 3 měsíci

    I love my fellow Sabbath seniors! This is our music. Great job Rick. Would love to jam with you.

  • @fpcawolff
    @fpcawolff Před 4 měsíci

    You are awesome

    •  Před 4 měsíci

      Why, thank you very much!

  • @jorgecabrera4961
    @jorgecabrera4961 Před 2 lety +1

    De lo mejor de black sabbath,man,eres un guitarrista muy bueno y versatil,todos los covers de black sabbath,que tocas son muy buenos.👌👏✌🤘

    •  Před 2 lety

      I had to use a translator to be sure I understood your comment (my Spanish suuuucks, sorry), but thank you very much! It's appreciated!

  • @robyheavyguitar
    @robyheavyguitar Před 2 lety +1

    GREAT ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

  • @johnnymiller8766
    @johnnymiller8766 Před 5 měsíci

    Keep them coming for Sabbath Bro. I’m actually learning a few licks that I was missing. Thanks so much

    •  Před 5 měsíci +1

      You're welcome, and yeah I've got many to cover!! 🤘🏻

    • @johnnymiller8766
      @johnnymiller8766 Před 5 měsíci

      @ dude of if I can see your fingers better or make em lessons that be great. Fills in missing gaps I had. Don’t forget the born again album

    •  Před 5 měsíci

      @@johnnymiller8766 Love that record, and love Gillan too. I've got some planned for both. Saw the Born Again tour as well. It was killer.

  • @ratter531
    @ratter531 Před 3 měsíci

    Love all your Sabbath covers would love to hear you do Fairies Wear Boots

    •  Před 3 měsíci +1

      Thanks so much; and I will definitely get to that one at some point!

    • @ratter531
      @ratter531 Před 3 měsíci

      @ Thank You.

  • @AndreLuis-oo6bf
    @AndreLuis-oo6bf Před 3 měsíci

    Sabbra Cadabra🤟

  • @RodrigoGraca
    @RodrigoGraca Před měsícem

    Hello From Brasil

    •  Před měsícem +1

      Hello back from Milwaukee, Wisconsin USA! Thanks for checking out the video! Cheers!

  • @DJC-
    @DJC- Před 5 měsíci

    brilliant mate, only complaint is it isnt an SG 😂

    •  Před 5 měsíci

      Lol! Maybe if I was in a Sab tribute band or something it might matter...😆

  • @johnnytorres4787
    @johnnytorres4787 Před rokem +1

    Yo thats a nice guitar what brand/model is that??

    •  Před rokem +1

      That's a very early Michael Kelly, now called "The Patriot" I guess. Got it from an old dear friend, who bought a number of them direct from Kelly himself - via Ebay I think - way before they became production line guitars. I can't find much info on it or the configuration, but it plays and sounds amazing! And sorry for delayed reply. Been offline a minute. Cheers!

  • @LicksoftheLegend
    @LicksoftheLegend Před 5 měsíci

    Dude are you playing this through that tiny Marshall behind you lol

    •  Před 5 měsíci +1

      Hahaha! Been waiting for someone to ask me that! No, sadly.... it's just for comedic effect! Cheers! 😆🖤

  • @johnnymiller8766
    @johnnymiller8766 Před 5 měsíci

    What is that guitar you’re playing?

    •  Před 5 měsíci

      It's an early pre-production Michael Kelley LP.

  • @XinnerthD
    @XinnerthD Před 2 lety +1

    It sounds older than original.

    •  Před rokem +2

      Lol, I dunno if that's a good thing or not, but thanks for your comment! 🙂

    • @XinnerthD
      @XinnerthD Před rokem +2

      @ Haha, buddy, it's not bad, it's a simple different sound, unusual. You didn't just play the original, but gave it your own style. Thank you!

  • @AntonioSancioPanza-cv4un
    @AntonioSancioPanza-cv4un Před 8 měsíci

    Hail Satan! Hail Astaroth! Hail Azazel!

  • @iwthswlosl
    @iwthswlosl Před 4 měsíci

    It’s compulsory to have really long hair to be able to play the guitar

    •  Před 3 měsíci

      Lol, not even at all...