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  • As part of of our Fender Studio Sessions, guitar ace Blake Mills performed "If I'm Unworthy" from his 2014 solo album "Heigh Ho."
    Watch the performance to find out why Eric Clapton called Mills a "phenomenal guitarist."
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  • @fender
    @fender  Před 6 lety +9

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  • @Mr7Poz
    @Mr7Poz Před 9 lety +307

    This tone haunts me day and night...

  • @scaredypicker
    @scaredypicker Před 8 lety +362

    That guitar tone is so thick and delicious you could spread it on toast :D

    • @rt-uh6mt
      @rt-uh6mt Před 5 lety +7

      I want to hump that amp every time he hits that low E.

    • @althejazzman
      @althejazzman Před 4 lety

      @@rt-uh6mt That's because it's detuned to C#

    • @cottonpatch2000
      @cottonpatch2000 Před 4 lety

      i tried this and my toast was smushy like his lyrics

    • @danielheitzhausen6485
      @danielheitzhausen6485 Před 3 lety +1

      its those gold foils man thats the trick!! things absolutlet sing

    • @masonhedgecoth1375
      @masonhedgecoth1375 Před 3 lety +3

      @@danielheitzhausen6485 He's gotta Coodercaster setup going here, and I think he's using the bridge pup - a Supro or Tiesco Lapsteel pickup. Sustain and density like nothing else out there

  • @JMTom-ig1lj
    @JMTom-ig1lj Před 8 lety +169

    The way he plays with the volume knob mesmerizes me

    • @purportedly
      @purportedly Před 7 lety +5

      You should check out Roy Buchanan, if you haven't already. He was a werewolf as well.

    • @JaySuschrist
      @JaySuschrist Před 6 lety +5

      Jeff Beck is also a master at that.

    • @2bigbad
      @2bigbad Před 5 lety

      It almost seemed like he had volume and tone switched?

    • @baxterperry9859
      @baxterperry9859 Před 5 lety +4

      buy this man a volume pedal

    • @NiSiochainGanSaoirse
      @NiSiochainGanSaoirse Před 4 lety +1

      I've played magic axes for years, but I dont have the brain capacity still to think about coordinating all my fingers in such a way.
      Its truly staggering.

  • @samkemsley5381
    @samkemsley5381 Před 9 lety +171

    Look how he's constantly changing the volume with his pinky, amazing

  • @christophermunden116
    @christophermunden116 Před 8 lety +44

    Annnnnnnnd I'm back again to watch this. It's daily at this point. That harmonic tap gets me every fucking time

  • @IndicacannaJones
    @IndicacannaJones Před 9 lety +155

    I don't typically care for blues much, but goddamn that guitar sound. I respect artists who don't just follow the same boring, beaten path for something. The tuning, the pickup choice, the strat/tele hybrid... good shit.

    • @samclarke653
      @samclarke653 Před 9 lety +18

      Mate, take a look at Ry Cooder...

    • @jeremywynne993
      @jeremywynne993 Před 9 lety +3

      Sam Clarke Right on!

    • @jeremywynne993
      @jeremywynne993 Před 9 lety +2

      IndicacannaJones Yeah, as the other poster recommended, Ry Cooder is the fuckin man! One of Blake Mills' biggest influences actually, and it can be heard all over this performance in both style and tone (intro and then starting at 3:45 mark especially). Some of the most dynamic, soulful, haunting, and rhythmic slide/guitar playing you'll hear.

    • @tpmc12
      @tpmc12 Před 9 lety +1

      IndicacannaJones What is his 6th string tuned to?

    • @Headstrong_amps
      @Headstrong_amps Před 9 lety +7

      tpmc12 He is tuned down from open D to Open C# Hope that helps...I have a little of it down...VERY little

  • @johnschwarzkopf
    @johnschwarzkopf Před 7 lety +143

    I want to see a Blake Mills/Joey Landreth/Julian Lage tour.
    +6 years edit: with Madison Cunningham and Luke Enyeart, like a whole melodic guitar festival please and thanks

    • @renanangelici9665
      @renanangelici9665 Před 6 lety +4

      This would be too much awesomeness combined. Arguably, three of the most talented and relevant guitar players out there.

    • @bulzah
      @bulzah Před 6 lety +2

      Just discovered Blake. What a player! I'm big fan of Joey tOo for 2-3 years at least. Now i'm gona move on Julian :)

    • @josephmartelmusic
      @josephmartelmusic Před 6 lety +1

      Buddy. That combo.

    • @alexispimentel1863
      @alexispimentel1863 Před 6 lety

      Bro god damn that trio

    • @Davimre
      @Davimre Před 6 lety +4

      I saw a show in Brooklyn where Lage opened for Mills. They played a couple tunes together.

  • @fernandaoconnell7603
    @fernandaoconnell7603 Před rokem +7

    I’m late but man, I’m obsessed with Blake Mills guitar compositions and songwriting.

  • @ricflairjrs4
    @ricflairjrs4 Před 9 lety +11

    That swampy ass, dirty Fender tube tone! Love that tube tremelo too, sputtering and spitting at all the right moments...badass! Great song and a super talent.

  • @VirtualWoodshed
    @VirtualWoodshed Před 5 lety +26

    So happy to see Ry Cooder’s influence on a new generation. Wonderful!

    • @hudson3535
      @hudson3535 Před 5 měsíci +1

      I knew I'd heard this style but couldn't place it. Thanks for the reminder.

  • @colehuntley4600
    @colehuntley4600 Před 4 lety +56

    his bassline run at 4:45 is unreal

  • @jamesfoo8999
    @jamesfoo8999 Před 9 měsíci +8

    Wow. In one song, he's strumming, palm muting, plucking including separate bottom for bass and muting it, sliding with a slide and fingers, bends, vibrato, pulling out single notes and chords, changing volume with his pinkie, singing (with emotion), and at one point even slides up and grabs a cheeky harmonic 1:05.
    Truly amazing skill and what a result, awesome song 🤘

    • @Hurricanehamo
      @Hurricanehamo Před 8 měsíci +1

      My 1st time seeing this. Extraordinary playing and serious vocal too. I reckon he's got a couple of heavy gauge flats on the E & A string.

  • @steratorefriends6596
    @steratorefriends6596 Před 3 lety +7

    When your flow state gets into a flow state.. it's a beautiful thing

  • @thatsphreshish
    @thatsphreshish Před 4 lety +8

    This is tone you could spend your whole life searching for.

  • @Flightofphenomena
    @Flightofphenomena Před 9 lety +32

    Not many CZcams videos I visit as frequently as this one.

  • @jeffryschwindt4191
    @jeffryschwindt4191 Před 8 lety +175

    I'm a huge Derek Trucks fan but shit, this dude's causing me to rethink my life...

    • @Concentrum
      @Concentrum Před 7 lety +3

      Jeffry Schwindt me too thanks

    • @Crisis_Jones
      @Crisis_Jones Před 7 lety +1

      I thought the same thing. Reminds me of Derek's tone.

    • @johnquinn7122
      @johnquinn7122 Před 6 lety +2

      Join the dark side.

    • @maximalist5038
      @maximalist5038 Před 6 lety +30

      Jeffry Schwindt Blake is what Derek would be if he was into a different type of music. Blake is to Ry Cooder like Derek is to Duane Allman. Plus Derek is more technical of a slide player. Blake is a big classical style player. His knowledge of chord structures is pretty crazy. He's an amazing slide player but he's great in a lot of other areas of guitar.

    • @LarryC-stratboy
      @LarryC-stratboy Před 6 lety

      Well said.

  • @zachrichardson6526
    @zachrichardson6526 Před 2 lety +23

    Wowwwww…his phrasing, his timing, I’ve never heard anything like it..so so good.

  • @josephpickard3108
    @josephpickard3108 Před 2 lety +4

    Had to come back to this. The Van Gogh of guitarists for our generation. People will lose their mind to this someday.

  • @yobhsiFehT
    @yobhsiFehT Před 9 lety +92

    'Bout time he got some "mainstream" (i.e., corporate?) recognition! Every guitar-playing corner of the galaxy should be talking about this guy!
    You can all go home now, shredders. Blake Mills wins.

    • @VampireWeekendWills
      @VampireWeekendWills Před 9 lety +5

      yes, i agree

    • @Kyl0wren433
      @Kyl0wren433 Před 5 lety +8

      Music doesn't have to be a contest, both Blues and metal can exist without one side winning or losing. That attitude is closeminded, and is what leads to a genre becoming stale

    • @DaveDexterMusic
      @DaveDexterMusic Před 3 lety

      it's not a fucking race

  • @cnrbsmth
    @cnrbsmth Před 9 lety +36

    This guy is formidably talented. Makes me smile.

  • @Tadhg22
    @Tadhg22 Před rokem +8

    Unbelievable, man has talent for miles. Tone is something else!

  • @georgedavidson2024
    @georgedavidson2024 Před 3 lety +19

    Just found this after discovering Blake through all the tracks he's has recently released with Pino, I am simultaneously very confused and extremely impressed.

    • @Alsacoustics
      @Alsacoustics Před 10 dny

      That pool your skating in profile picture is so rad!!

  • @GuitarGod3711
    @GuitarGod3711 Před 8 lety +40

    Not many things can cause me to be speechless, but this is one of those things. This thing is a thing that things dream of being things of. This thing has reached thing Nirvana. Thing.

    • @katythekyng
      @katythekyng Před 7 lety

      well said

    • @VirtualWoodshed
      @VirtualWoodshed Před 5 lety +1

      Kyle Rice “it’s a thing that goes way beyond ‘thingness’” - David Crosby

  • @braaaaaains
    @braaaaaains Před 8 lety +12

    God damn, that tone with that volume control. Its all so perfect.

  • @miaouew
    @miaouew Před 3 lety +5

    Blake has angels and demons living in his tone.

  • @Johaneeeek
    @Johaneeeek Před 8 lety +63

    Sounds like an explosion when he hits that open low e haha

    • @andrewmenzak
      @andrewmenzak Před 8 lety +27

      It's extra heavy sounding because it's tuned down to C#

  • @diremelbourne
    @diremelbourne Před 3 lety +1

    Keep coming back to this because it’s ridiculously great

  • @orphanrecordcompany
    @orphanrecordcompany Před 2 lety +3

    I come back for this; year after year. Thanks for capturing these moments!

  • @carlosdeljunco8791
    @carlosdeljunco8791 Před 4 lety +3

    This is soooo fabulous! I never get tired of listening to/watching this!

  • @charles4hl
    @charles4hl Před 9 lety +7

    Haven't heard such a beast tone in a loong time. Crazy playing !

  • @ctbedders
    @ctbedders Před 5 lety +4

    What a legend. Incredible tone and playing...

  • @scottpierson8089
    @scottpierson8089 Před 7 měsíci

    Keep coming back to this song for years. Simply the best-sounding guitar performance I've ever heard.

  • @3WWizard
    @3WWizard Před 8 lety +9

    I come back for a hit of this song nearly daily. The singing and lyrics are pretty good, but it's the killer guitar tone and playing that keeps me coming back for more. The intro and guitar solo in particular are just so great.

  • @StylishEffectz
    @StylishEffectz Před 3 lety +2

    I have to listen to this multiple times a day. I am in love with this tone and this song. Thankyou Blake you are god level

  • @keitaro21
    @keitaro21 Před 9 lety +4

    Wow, it's a smart playing with a lot of feelings, thank you for this beautiful moment !

  • @Gipskatten
    @Gipskatten Před 6 lety +3

    Everything about this performance is mind blowing!

  • @twe34Ed
    @twe34Ed Před 3 lety +6

    This song means so much to me for reasons I cannot talk about it. This versions is mindblowing and the 'chops' send chills down my spine every single time

  • @stevenqirkle
    @stevenqirkle Před 4 lety +7

    This one really showcases all of Blake’s talents. And what a spectacularly talented human being he is...

  • @krispytoo12
    @krispytoo12 Před 10 měsíci +3

    Just discovered Blake Mills. Man, this song stirs something deep inside me. This dude's tone and phrasing are friggin' amazing!

  • @rt-uh6mt
    @rt-uh6mt Před rokem +1

    This particular performance of this song is so on fire. This recording should be preserved amongst the greatest works of this genre for eternity. Floors me every time.

  • @Audiogarten
    @Audiogarten Před 6 měsíci

    Awesome to see this wonderful „unworthy“ baby is alive - an still grow. 1000 love blake

  • @bonnogeerse297
    @bonnogeerse297 Před 6 lety +6

    One of the few that is truly connected with his instrument

  • @andyfid92
    @andyfid92 Před 3 měsíci +2

    Blows my mind that this isn't on 100 million views

    • @thenewtowncryer
      @thenewtowncryer Před 2 měsíci

      true and sad in many ways, but a lot of really important people saw it and their exposure weighs heavier than the masses of light weights. It's an absolute timeless banger of a performance.

  • @kevinafflack
    @kevinafflack Před rokem +1

    A masterclass in touch, feel and dynamics!

  • @Ihavenofriends3
    @Ihavenofriends3 Před 7 lety +13

    Holy shit. Technical skill. Singing/songwriting. Mr Mills is a virtuoso.

    • @maximalist5038
      @maximalist5038 Před 6 lety +1

      Patrick Moore Eric Clapton said Blake is the last real master of the guitar he has ever seen.

  • @adamdenard7573
    @adamdenard7573 Před rokem +6

    I can't stop coming back to this performance. It's just sublime use of an instrument and voice to create something passionate, crafted and magical 🎉

    • @jamesfoo8999
      @jamesfoo8999 Před 8 měsíci +1

      Since finding it 3-4 weeks ago, I've listened to it more times than any of my faves like Zeppelin, ACDC, Floyd, etc etc. I've been addicted to songs in the past but I can't stop with this one. The notes he plays are just incredible.

  • @milesamer87
    @milesamer87 Před 3 lety +6

    I constantly come back to watch this astounding video. I always see the same comments at the top. I'd just like to put myself on this board. Blake is virtuoistic and is an inspiration to every musician whether they know it or not yet!!!!

  • @VictorRochaGaming
    @VictorRochaGaming Před 9 lety +4

    Jeezus!!! That buckled my knees. Sep 17th at the Palace Theater in Los Angeles. I am so there.

  • @zackamania6534
    @zackamania6534 Před 8 lety +57

    Eric Clapton was raving about this guy

    • @Hypnosis-spl
      @Hypnosis-spl Před 8 lety +3

      for good reason too blake is incredible musician! good you point me to where clapton talks about blake?

    • @Hypnosis-spl
      @Hypnosis-spl Před 8 lety

      thank you sir

    • @katythekyng
      @katythekyng Před 7 lety +2

      mills is god

  • @GavinMcLeod
    @GavinMcLeod Před 11 měsíci +2

    the most spectacular performance of all time

  • @slide8570
    @slide8570 Před 3 lety +15

    I imagine every guitar player in here..just LOVES that tone! Man..beautiful tone and playing and song writing..Blake has it all.

  • @stillwhistler1374
    @stillwhistler1374 Před 9 lety +3

    Amazing. Sonically just gets deep into my soul.

  • @vs-ww7cb
    @vs-ww7cb Před 3 lety +3

    Loved this for years , guess i just like the sooouuunnd. Great to hear masters bend great instruments to their will.. ✌✌✌🤟

  • @christopherh4109
    @christopherh4109 Před rokem +3

    Speechless...life changing

  • @ayylew
    @ayylew Před 8 lety +3

    I can't stop watching this.

  • @ttv_neon7892
    @ttv_neon7892 Před 9 měsíci +2

    fender, after all these years can we get another from him! cmon!

  • @yvonnecarns7603
    @yvonnecarns7603 Před 9 lety +2

    Jesus. Each time he plays a song he does something new. Such creativity and brilliance. I am in awe. Looking forward to hearing what this true artist will do next. Can't wait to see and hear him again in Chicago. Wow.

  • @RyanMorsheadable
    @RyanMorsheadable Před 8 lety +6

    Man, you know you're in for something special as soon as that dropped note hits (0:40).

  • @alanjsph
    @alanjsph Před 2 lety +3

    Delicious guitar tone 🤤
    And everything else about this masterpiece is 💯
    And the volume control with pinky 🤯

  • @dennisschell5543
    @dennisschell5543 Před 7 lety +1

    Wow....speechless! Love it!

  • @redfir946
    @redfir946 Před 9 lety +1

    this is awesome on so many levels

  • @miguels1909
    @miguels1909 Před 8 lety +56

    If I find this guitar tone one day in my life, be sure that I'll marry it!

    • @elijahyoung8703
      @elijahyoung8703 Před 7 lety +1

      Throw a gold foil in the front of ur strat and buy some older fender amps....

    • @RBLindsay
      @RBLindsay Před 7 lety

      Elijah Young I think I was readying that he actually uses an old weirdo Guyatone pickup in the neck. Regardless, Tone City

    • @simross3914
      @simross3914 Před 7 lety +2

      he also uses an amp made from an old projector, you can find more about them somewhere I'm sure, can't remember the name.

    • @emdblues
      @emdblues Před 6 lety

      Sim Ross I think Tim Pierce has one as well. He talked about it in his video about amps.

    • @8-tracktheater262
      @8-tracktheater262 Před 5 lety +1

      It's the Supro/Valco steel guitar pick up in the bridge position that Ry Cooder turned us on to.

  • @OnDaBeatBoy
    @OnDaBeatBoy Před 6 lety

    can't stop watching this
    amazing

  • @McStevus
    @McStevus Před 5 lety +1

    This guy is incredible!!!

  • @thenewtowncryer
    @thenewtowncryer Před 8 lety +1

    back for more. just keeps getting betteR. Thank yoU B.M.

  • @thatsphreshish
    @thatsphreshish Před 4 lety +1

    One of the best intros of all time I'd say.

  • @adriansanchez28
    @adriansanchez28 Před 4 měsíci

    this way of playing its just absurdly great. danm.

  • @1971stratocaster
    @1971stratocaster Před 7 lety +1

    Heart melter all the way Blake...

  • @vitorlopescamargos129
    @vitorlopescamargos129 Před 9 lety +1

    very original dynamics, great sound, jaw dropping

  • @ThomasBuchel1
    @ThomasBuchel1 Před 6 lety +1

    AWSOME sound!!! and of course playing!

  • @alectorres8320
    @alectorres8320 Před 6 lety

    Cant believe this vid hasnt gone mainstream popular in a society that’s in desperate need for originality and talent like this..there’s only 310k views on this so far and i think I alone have about 140 thousand of the share....sizeable dent but to each his own

  • @SquareWaveSymphonies
    @SquareWaveSymphonies Před 9 lety +2

    Man, I love that "dirt" in the sound around 3:55-4:00.

  • @angusblankenstein99
    @angusblankenstein99 Před 5 lety +1

    That guitar tone is absolutely bonkers

  • @rustyratmuddler
    @rustyratmuddler Před 7 lety +1

    Deadly tune!

  • @mikeyspikey001
    @mikeyspikey001 Před 9 lety +2

    WOW that tone! Crunchy and super awesome! Love that fender dirty tubey sound! :)

  • @evmanbutts
    @evmanbutts Před 6 měsíci

    Was having a terrible day, this improved it immensely.

  • @evaristodesouza712
    @evaristodesouza712 Před 6 lety

    So much SOUL

  • @atripa645
    @atripa645 Před 8 lety +426

    this is what coco puffs tasted like in the 70's

  • @sweetwillow
    @sweetwillow Před 4 měsíci +2

    Ok, he’s definitely worthy of the power he holds over me

  • @alfonsomartinmurillo
    @alfonsomartinmurillo Před 5 lety +1

    Marvellous song, amazing guitarrist!!!

  • @oliverparkes1050
    @oliverparkes1050 Před 8 lety +2

    Mesmerised

  • @trevorbarth
    @trevorbarth Před 8 lety +7

    3:55 gives me goosebumps every time

  • @androgylight_5267
    @androgylight_5267 Před 7 lety

    love Blake he feels music

  • @mrnefasto007
    @mrnefasto007 Před 9 lety +1

    wow that was awesome ! great tone!

  • @PhilHeesen
    @PhilHeesen Před 6 lety +1

    Absurdly good!

  • @anonymous_friend
    @anonymous_friend Před 6 měsíci

    This guys great. Looking forward to a new album

  • @caydpoe98
    @caydpoe98 Před 9 lety +1

    Very original sound.

  • @matthewkortz1663
    @matthewkortz1663 Před 3 lety

    Wow ! Great music

  • @Chris_u80kg
    @Chris_u80kg Před 5 lety

    Absolute dirt incredible

  • @KleyDeJong
    @KleyDeJong Před 9 lety +2

    Brilliant.

  • @kevincritchlow5910
    @kevincritchlow5910 Před 8 lety +4

    How does this not have 35 million views?

    • @kijijiallin
      @kijijiallin Před 7 lety +4

      He isn't singin' bout bitches and hoes using 14 different computer programs to play the song.

    • @kevincritchlow5910
      @kevincritchlow5910 Před 4 lety

      D G Hahahah, alright man..

  • @DylanBrady1
    @DylanBrady1 Před 6 lety +1

    amazing

  • @guitar10144
    @guitar10144 Před 8 lety +41

    Tone King jeez this tone can kill someone

    • @NiSiochainGanSaoirse
      @NiSiochainGanSaoirse Před 4 lety

      It could kill me.
      I'd be a willing victim.
      Rich does not come close to defining this headspinning brilliance

  • @TheSleepArtist
    @TheSleepArtist Před 3 lety

    So good!

  • @diremelbourne
    @diremelbourne Před 6 lety

    blake mills is the man

  • @NiSiochainGanSaoirse
    @NiSiochainGanSaoirse Před 4 lety +4

    How can you NOT teach your kids the beauty of playing an instrument?!
    How could you be so selfish as to not imbue your offspring with the passion for creativity and ingenuity?!
    This is HOW we live.
    This is WHY we live.
    God bless you Blake.

  • @hcokv
    @hcokv Před 9 lety

    incredible.....

  • @chadrickbasedman987
    @chadrickbasedman987 Před 8 lety +6

    This tone got me feeling some sort of way

  • @nnm2rnmfgkre
    @nnm2rnmfgkre Před 9 lety

    Wonderful!