A Kid in a Candy (Guitar) Store!
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- Äas pĆidĂĄn 29. 04. 2024
- In this episode, Nathaniel Murphy guides me through one of the worlds coolest music stores, The Chicago Music Exchange, showing off their insane collection of vintage instruments.
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Nathaniel: "I like to dabble...", then proceeds to burn down an epic acoustic cover of Kashmir! Amazing!
as good as the song can be played
ah he played it on rhetts channel too.
it's unreal
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How good was that. Mint.
Would love to see Marcin visit this store.
"You're kind of interested in this aren't you? đđ
This was previously owned by a little old lady who only played power chords
That version of Kashmir was awesome!!!
I would love to have Jimmy Page see this and spur him to fly to CME and reimagine Kashmir with that B Bender guitar.
Ben Lacy has been doing almost exactly that same arrangement for years. He calls it Cashmere, it's on CZcams, search for it. The oldest version I've found was posted 18 years ago. So this is NOT new, I'm sorry to say. He didn't do it with a b-bender, though.
Cheers đș
Interesting. My favorite version of Kashmir is the brilliant take on it by the late great Kevin Gilbert.
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@@stefanconradssonitâs not the same. The only thing that makes it sound similar is that itâs the same song
Itâs crazy that heâs literally one of the best and most interesting players on the planet (imo) and heâs there working in a shop and renting an apartment and having to worry about disturbing his neighbors instead of making it âbigââŠwhatever that means anymore for a musician. Really hope the universe smiles on you in a big way dude
Nathaniel might not be trying, but he "sold" me a guitar more times during this episode than I can count. Subtle but effective.
I donât even play guitar and I want all of them. Except the flying Vs, maybe. Even I (a drummer) have some standards.
Which ones did you buy Skooter
Playing Angie at Rick is cheating thoughđ€
What a guy!
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I can't be the only one who was shouting at the screen "Plug it IN!" when Rick was checking out the J-160.
Exactly!
Ha yes, I was saying the same thing. Lol
Nathaniel seems like the most qualified person you could get to work in a guitar store.
He can seemingly do everything that you'd want from someone doing that job _and_ do it really well too.
âA young boomer reenacts his guitar shopping experience as an adolescent youth in 1979â (love your work, Beato)
Rick - the store has almost as many guitars as you do! đ
Itâs true
I really hope Nathaniel (correctedđ) gets a raise. He definitely deserves it. Amazing musician. Knowledgeable, honest, helpful and extremely personable. Just the kind of guy you want to meet in a music store. And what a shop!!! Makes you feel like a 6 year old in Wonka's Chocolate Factory đ
So, how long have you had this taccamine YT account Nathaniel?
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His name is Nathaniel, not Daniel.
Nathaniel not Daniel! Haha!!!
@@rickbeato2 I'll blame my phone. Cause I actually wrote Nathaniel đ. Hope it's forgiven
Country Kashmir⊠love it!
What a great non-salesman!
Nathaniel is not only amazing. but you can tell he really enjoys playing and working out the arrangements. It's totally infectious.
This dude is a beast. Rodrigo Y Gabriela would be proud. Why did yall skip the bass room lol.
I think Rick said he started out playing bass, youâd think he would give us some respect đ
@@mitchfrank48 I know right lol I NEED that Beato Bass book.
That bass room downstairs is its own kind of religious experience. I definitely tithed when I was there back in November!!
Keep that Bass crap in the Basement where it belongs. That's why they call it a Bassment. Lol I'm jk
@@stevendawson2331 It has really shrunk in size. They put the synths down there as well now.
Rick: If I hold this guitar any longer, Iâm going to have to take it home.
Nathaniel: I think you should! đđđđđ
His arrangement of Kashmir on that particular guitar is maybe the most impressive thing Iâve ever seen anyone do on an acoustic guitar.
All I'm going say is I think Nathaniel is one of the best all around players on the planet . His sense of and ability to play seperate rhythm and melody lines are insane . That combined with his very unique playing styles and arrangements make him a force that not many at all , if any , can reckon with.
Nathan is one amazing guitar player!
and perhaps an EVEN BETTER salesman. I wish we could get his inner dialogue here as voiceover narration. If we could get this we would have a Citizen Kane level short film.
Base room only next time
Nathaniel is a jedi, his effortless mind tricks got me! All aboard, next stop, Chicago!
@JamesPRoachJr, these all are the guitars you been looking for!
For someone like me who's not musical at all, to see such a talented person takes my breath away.
This interview could go on another few hours!!! Too short! Lol Thank you Rick and Nathaniel!
I think that Chicago Music Exchange should bonus Nathaniel a nice vintage acoustic in appreciation for what is doing for them. Great combo ... Rick and Nathaniel. Great chemistry for info and entertainment with these two.
Reckon sales are going to take a big uptick in the next few weeks
Once a year we make the pilgrimage from Indy to Chicago. We take the Amtrak and go to see a Cubs game at Wrigley Field. Then we do the little burger place across the street, then Chicago Music Exchange, then the Science Museum, blues on Rush street, then home. Friday night to Sunday. No cars, just trains, cabs and hoofin' it. I could spend the whole weekend just at CME. Just the vibe in there is so mellow and so laid back. And I ALWAYS buy something. Be it a pedal, strings, picks, something. It's not a non-profit like many treat it like. If you do go, and I recommend it highly, spend a few dollars.
Thatâs a perfect curated trip!
Try Rosa's Lounge next time or the early acoustic set at Legend's.
my only problem with Nathaniel demoing a guitar is I would be like "It will never sound like that at home, I suck, I am unworthy" He is such a nice dude and so laid back and STUPIDLY talented
Nathaniel deserves to own his first vintage guitar. Good luck in that endeavor
At the age of five, I used to take Rubber Soul album from my father's collection and play it repeatedly in my room. I agree with Rick that it's one of the greatest albums ever released.
Same I used to sit in front of my parents stereo with the headphones on and just listen to it over and over again
My Grandma and I would love a Lavender Strat or Tele. Grandma would come to my gigs and set as close to the stage as possible. Sheâs still an inspiration to me.
I started playing at 8 years old. I'm now 65. I have always loved the blue guitars that I have seen over the years. Even bought a couple. Such a great tour. You are a lucky man, Rick.
Right after the "Angie" lick, Nathaniel played a quick snatch of "Laid" by James. Great tastes on this guy.
Never has a b-bender done more good for an arrangement...and ON AN ACOUSTIC. Freaking AMAZING!!
I will be stopping by there in about 2 weeks to check this place out đ
it's ridiculous. Give yourself at least an hour to process and take it in before you can actually take it in!
@@dps8tethanks for the heads upâŠâŠI know about great music stores as I live 20 minutes away from Sweetwater.
I've been to CME twice on work trips to Chicago and it's such an awe inspiring experience walking through that door. Gorgeous showroom and the staff is consistently amazing (and very patient). Hoping to bump into Nathaniel one of these trips so he can talk me into buying a guitar (though I'd be embarrassed to play it in front of him haha).
Now people will probably start bidding at that j160 that Rick played. In fact the whole store boosted its cred with this visit/interview. Good job Nathaniel as well!
It's so awesome to see you Rick in person at CME. Still my favorite guitar shop. From the vibe, to the set ups, to the very knowledgeable sales team, to the selection you cannot beat them in Chicago.
Kashmir by Nathaniel ~ I was hooked the first time I heard and watched him play acoustic. One of the best versions but I could listen to Nathaniel for hours. Too bad I am not his neighbor living above or below him!!
Thank you for the virtual tour of Chicago Music Exchange & Nathaniel being part of this. I really enjoy his playing!!! Awesome content!!!
I absolutely love the way in Nathaniel plays so I think I'm going to have to take a trip to Chicago and buy a guitar and talk to him
Thatâs sound thinking, my man.
I hope you get a chance to visit one day. I bought my gorgeous Stratocaster from them a few years ago. I love that they had some soundproofed booths that you could sit in and try out the various guitars and they were so kind and helpful.
Imagine Robert Plant just stopping by and singing to Nathaniel's playing of Kashmir, how good a version that would sound like. Oooh baby!
Nathaniel's B-Bender Kashmir really does a great job of emulating Robert Plant's vocal glissando. Vera nahs.
Wonderful host, Nathaniel, has the gentle innocence and glee of youth. Rubber Soul and Revolver, absolutely. Could have listened to more acoustics with both of you taking turns. Thank you Rick. This was great.
When you wonder just how long you can be a FAN BOY of certain guitars and the musicians that made them famous... this video answers that question. I'm 66 and still collect guitars and love my Mesa Boogie and Peavey tube amps. I play in a cover band as justification to buy gear I could most likely live without... which fuels the industry I'm sure. Support live music and that supports my addiction which supports the Guitar industrial Complex!
Rubber Soul is an epic masterpiece - great choice for best Beatles album.
And he gets the 4/4 percussion over the 3/4 melody! Awesome!
That guy is a goood salesman. I canât tell if he is a total pro or a natural. Either way he always asks the right question. âIf you were to own a Gretsch which one one would it be?â I love it.
The ole "either-or" close..I wondering same thing too...is that his natural personality of discovery or he's doing his ABCs. Always Be Closing. LOL..prob a little of both and now it's just second nature
Nathaniel is a beast on guitar
If you are unfamiliar with Nathaniel, he was the same lad that Rhett filmed a video with where he played a modified acoustic with a B-Bender.
Rubber Soul my fav Beatles album also... Front to back stacked with tunes. Cheers for this Rick Nathaniel is the man!
Bukovac was commenting on the John Lennon guitars and how terrible he thought they sounded, but how incredible they sound on the Beatles albums.
05:00 The lavender looks great with the white guard but not so good with the brown
Said the Easter Bunny.
Interesting, I thought the opposite!
That lavender one has PRINCE written all over it. Too bad he isnât around anymore đą
I think the lavender would look great with a metallic/flake finish.
And it will fade into a color that doesn't look as sharp.
I had never heard of a B bender guitar until 2 days ago when I watched an interview with Waddy Wachtel talking about how he and Keith Richards messed around with them once. He finally took it off and told Keith he couldnât play it.
The B bender was invented (and patented i believe) by Clarence White and Gene Parsons of the Byrds. White's early mastery of the style can be found all over the Byrds' Untitled album and live recordings from that era. White's original B bender Tele is now in the hands of Marty Stuart, who has mastered it as well and made it a major part of his artistry ever since Clarence White's widow gifted it to him. Fender was selling one as recently as last year, a relic'd beat up old Tele model. It's a trip for sure. There are also G bender guitars. Those 2 strings are PERFECT for it.
Nathaniel, kashmir love your interpretation. You own it đ
The playing of Kashmir was fantastic! Brilliant
My son and I made a pilgrimage while we we in town to see the Remain in Light tour with Adrian Belew and Jerry Harrison with Cool Cool Cool last year. Iain played so many guitars! He was in heaven. I ended up being an ad hoc salesman, helping several people find guitars. đ We had so much fun!
RickâŠcheck out the shout out in the Mary Spender song! Love the kiwis!
Got to shout out those big channels. My next song is called 'Mr Beast and Pewdie what ya going to doodie?" and I'm dressed like Tom Scott
Fabulous store. Fantastic arrangement and playing on Kashmir Nathaniel. I know I am watching something great when I can't stop smiling. I get that kind of reaction to certain players, like Matteo Mancuso, when I hear him play, I can't stop smiling.
â„ thank you!
Echo the sentiment on Rubber Soul. Norwegian Wood, no words⊠And the Kashmir arrangement. So good.
Me and my nephew are blown away by this segment. He's never seen all of these types of instruments in a single place; in volume!!! So proud of this young man and his passion to learn guitar and beyond...SUPER MOTIVATING, RICK!!!
Rubber Soul is one of the BEST Beatles albums! Nathaniel has good taste! :D
I feel like the look on Rick's face when staring down that Gibson acoustic might actually have been saying, "If I catch you with another man, that's the end-a. LITTLE GIRL."
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â@@robertwiles8106Brilliant!.I'm in my mid 70s and struggle to remember my nameđ, but a mere snippet of a Beatles lyric or a couple of chords and I'm there again ...a young teenager in the UK utterly and completely obsessed with them. I'll be singing away for hours now.
@@twpsy634 glad to be of service. I happen to be president of my local chapter of RFYLRC (Run For Your Life Rehabilitation Committee).
As a Chicago native (and customer), this store is a gem. Prices can be a little high, but they'll work with you if you're serious on buying. Plus some of the coolest workers you'll meet.
I love how he plays a bit of Laid by James when strumming. Always remember your roots đđ»
I live near Chicago(suburbs), and have been to the store, and purchased several instruments from them. My favorite so far is the Kramer Gunstar. One of the best music stores I've been to!
Your content never disappointed anyone Rick, ever! Lots of love, hope you gave Nathaniel a high five when the shoot was over!
The added guitar percussion is great when the listener doesnât focus on it by itself. Certain uses of it sound like an interruption or distraction to the flow. Nathanielâs technique is superb and adds to the flow rather than interrupts it. The right volume, intensity, and timing makes me listen to the overall sounds together as one, instead of separately. I just enjoyed the total sum of the music rather than the parts. Immediately drawn in and moved, only wanting more!
Fun video. Nathaniel is a guitar wizard. Watch every video heâs ever in. Never noticed how much Rick resembles John Stewart.
I agree with you, Rick, and Nathaniel. Many hold up "Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band" as the greatest Beatles' album. And as much as I love "Abbey Road," nothing prepared me for "Rubber Soul" and "Revolver." There was definitely something afoot with those two albums. They are the best!! You guys are right!!
Chuck in Northern New England
Those two mark the transition from Rockâs nascent stage and mature stage. The last song on Revolver, Tomorrow Never Knows, completes the transition.
Listen to the two in order back to back. Itâs fascinating.
there isn't enough guitar on Sgt Pepper!
Cool, clever and very talented bloke. More stuff like this please. đ
That blue SG is a knockout. Yup, Nathaniel "dabbles". That arraingment is amazing.
Nothing will ever match the creativity, variety, and musicianship AND power of 60', 70's and 80's rock.
So many questions rattling thru my head. Love this video! Could watch this content all day long.
Nathaniel is a great guitarist. Rubber Soul is my favorite Beatles album also.Rick I enjoy both of your channels and interviews you have with musicians and other people in the music industry. I wish had plugged in the John Lennon Gibson đ
Nathaniel really knows his stuff, and Iâm sure it comes from being a monster on guitar. Iâve heard him play in some other videos from Chicago Music Exchange, and he is amazing.
what a fantastic episode! Who can fail to be won over by Rick's genuine enthusiasm and supreme guitar knowledge? I'll answer for you đ No one! Throw in Nathaniel's easy going style and you have a totally watchable video that is sure to be a favourite đ
I agree 100% - between Rubber Soul and Revolver for best Beatles album.
The best guitar store on the planet. I've been buying from them for 15 years.
Thank you so much!!
Talk about candy, I'm on a sugar high! I was not expecting the freaking awesome Kashmir rendition at the end. That was like a pile of Pixy Stixs all at once!
Glad that there is still an independent guitar store out there doing business. I always prefer to sit down and play a guitar first as opposed spending a few thousand dollars on something sight unseen. Nathanial is quite a talented player. I wonder if he does gigs so we could look him up and hear an entire set of his playing?
"I'm not a sales person." That's exactly what every Master Salesman says, and Nathaniel is as GOOD AS IT GETS!
Three things;
1. Someday I gotta get to that store and meet Nathaniel. Awesome guy.
2. Nathaniel needs to make an album of guitar covers.
3. Rick I hope you bought the 64 J160e.
Unfortunately heâs not around too often lol, a lot of people want him
"Not a salesman" my arse! He plays Angie at 13:29... nice. (...Rick reaches for his credit card...)
he's done his research lol
That's a very imaginative use of a b-bender. Nice work.
His take on Kashmir is stunning. Love it.
CME is always a must when in the Windy City! Whoa...and Nathanial's playing!!!
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"What? Rubber Soul is one of the greatest albums ever." "Did we just become best friends?"
Love that store. Visiting my sister in Chicago end of May (from Ireland where I live) so I'll be making a pilgrimage to the Basement and the entire store. Left with a fancy pedal last time đ
đ€đ€ Can't wait to see you!
Pro tip - if you want a vintage hummingbird but can't afford it, seek out a late 60's early 70's MIJ Yamaha FG300. Love mine and picked it at the shop over the new collings and gibsons I compared it to.
The gas that powers this video is Nathaniel's quiet knowing confidence, both as a player and as a salesman who has hooked his mark. I can't tell which he is actually more talented at. On both instruments he hits just the right notes, with zero clangers. Pun intended there, on GAS.
Nathaniel + Kashmir = Holy Smoke!!
Itâs absolutely the right thing to do and Iâm sure Jimmy would love it!
I agree with Rick Rubber Soul and Revolver are my favorite Beatles albums. Especially the original English mono versions.
Nathaniel is so humble⊠just an all around killer player.
What a double act! More of this please!!!
Rick's channel is putting out such great great content and interviews ,we are lucky he puts so much effort into these!!!
I agree about âRubber Soulâ- it is a great album. What a fantastic shop. I would love to visit!
Give Nathaniel a raise! đžâĄđ¶đ
Rick, we'd love to see you take your kids to a music store and have them get a new instrument each.
Great idea
yes!!!!!
... Right after Rick adopts us...
â@@craigdanj Nice idea, I like it! đ
The B-Bender made my day ! Absolutely love it !
You guys should have played the "I Feel Fine" Riff on those vintage John Lennon guitar's AFTER plugging them into an amp.
Super interesting and enjoyable tour through this amazing guitar center. With two guys who live and breath guitars/music, it made
it a truly hip ride!
It is safe to say I have never regretted in all my days walking into a music store and smelled the equipment, and wondered at the possibilities. Working my way around a few guitars and maybe a keyboard just to hear something different. Kid in a candy store indeed.
I regretted it umpteen times when I went for a set of strings and came out with a 3 grand Gibson etc etc, kind of regret
@@kippsguitar6539 ha!! Well I suppose that is one of the hazards.
Two scents from my youth that always get me...guitar store and hockey rink, getting a private tour of this store is like getting to drive the Zamboni đ
Kashmir on an acousticâŠvery impressive playing!!
Dangerously, I live right down the road from CME. Best music store I've been to. I've sold them many guitars over the years and it's always a blast hanging out in there. Everyone is super nice and helpful.
Nathaniel and CME is the only reason why I will go to Chicago (hopefully till the end of the year).