Life is a Highway - Lead Guitar & Solo - Rascal Flatts

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    Mark.Romain
    MarkRomainMusic
    Life is a Highway
    By: Rascal Flatts (Original: Tom Cochrane)
    Performed: Mark R.
    All rights belong to Rascal Flatts, Tom Cochrane, and their appropriate affiliates.

Komentáře • 641

  • @mark.romain
    @mark.romain  Před rokem +30

    Hey there everyone, I'm on a national tour with Overtime and Austin Martin! Follow and catch me at a show on instagram.com/mark.romain and facebook.com/MarkRomainMusic

    • @vincentevil
      @vincentevil Před rokem +4

      Still after years, I keep coming back to this video! absolutely awsome (and gave you a quick follow, of course)

    • @mark.romain
      @mark.romain  Před rokem +2

      That's so awesome to hear, thanks!! 🤘🔥

  • @hokaheyrider059
    @hokaheyrider059 Před 5 lety +883

    I worked on tour for Flatts for 5 years and heard them play that song countless times. You did every bit as good a job as Joe Don Rooney ever did.

    • @mark.romain
      @mark.romain  Před 5 lety +130

      Hey, I really appreciate the words! Means a lot. Joe is an absolute monster. I hope to run into him while touring one of these days. Thanks again

    • @maxspann8623
      @maxspann8623 Před 3 lety +8

      🧢🧢🧢

    • @artisanofmonkey881
      @artisanofmonkey881 Před 3 lety +7

      @@maxspann8623 Proof?

    • @rafatam990
      @rafatam990 Před 3 lety +2

      Português

    • @abu4077
      @abu4077 Před 3 lety +2

      this might probably be a lie.

  • @yoboyyyyuooo9136
    @yoboyyyyuooo9136 Před 6 lety +562

    I hope that every artist would play like you.. Its just gives you so good feeling when the artist is '' feeling it'' and there is so much energy. But anyway this was great cover, keep it going bro!!

    • @mark.romain
      @mark.romain  Před 6 lety +25

      Hey I appreciate the words! I always enjoyed the high energy artists so I guess it translated over

    • @mark.romain
      @mark.romain  Před 5 lety +10

      Justin Hey, I listen to quite a variety of music but some examples would be Morgan Wallen, Panic at the Disco, Kenny Chesney, Owl City, Day to Remember, Brad Paisley. Lots of great unknown artists in the Nashville area as well

  • @constantijnglasius5172
    @constantijnglasius5172 Před 6 lety +437

    This is the best cover I've heard!

    • @mark.romain
      @mark.romain  Před 6 lety +14

      Thanks, Constantijn!

    • @rockyfanatic6846
      @rockyfanatic6846 Před 3 lety +1

      Mark Romain you got the guitar used in the song

    • @seakelpy9124
      @seakelpy9124 Před 3 lety +1

      @@mark.romain what type of guitar is that ? i want to buy one just to play this like you

    • @jonb3646
      @jonb3646 Před 3 lety +1

      @@seakelpy9124 Gibson Les Paul Standard...Set you back 2500 but its worth it. Great guitar.

    • @rileybrown5
      @rileybrown5 Před 3 lety +1

      Probably cause there is none 😂

  • @Josmersuero
    @Josmersuero Před rokem +6

    This made me smile a lot.

  • @edvinolsson839
    @edvinolsson839 Před 3 lety +47

    As a guitarist myself, this is the best cover of this song

    • @sgguitar
      @sgguitar Před 2 lety +2

      Yes it's awesome! I made a cover of the song too. Check it out, if You want to:)

  • @Cheekslit713
    @Cheekslit713 Před 4 lety +253

    He looks like a quiet kid in class that you think is weird but is actually really awesome and has talent.

    • @mark.romain
      @mark.romain  Před 4 lety +35

      😂 this is hilarious, I'll take it!

    • @vexgamer5014
      @vexgamer5014 Před 2 lety +6

      Bruh this is literally me 😂
      Like, I’m starting to learn how to play guitar, I know how to draw well, I think I’m good at most videogames, and I think I can sing well. But I’m just too shy in school, so I seem like that weird kid 😅

    • @notkrustyboi
      @notkrustyboi Před 2 lety +3

      @@vexgamer5014 yo SAME

    • @mrb1378
      @mrb1378 Před rokem +2

      bocchi the rock lore

  • @cheeckypeach5965
    @cheeckypeach5965 Před 23 dny +1

    Watched this 5 years ago, finished high school, im 2 years in college, i remembered this video, watched it again and it's still a banger ❤😭

  • @CaesarNeptuneStudios
    @CaesarNeptuneStudios Před 5 lety +90

    You look so happy! This is true love for music!
    I wish I could play as good as you!

    • @mark.romain
      @mark.romain  Před 5 lety +9

      I always like watching higher energy shows so it comes out automatically lol thanks, Caesar!

  • @samwhite7248
    @samwhite7248 Před rokem +6

    The best cover on CZcams for this song

  • @taketheredpill1441
    @taketheredpill1441 Před 6 lety +330

    Dude... your tone is amazing and your playing is spot on. You deserve at least 500k subscribers. Until then, you've made one out of me. Keep it up dude 👍

    • @mark.romain
      @mark.romain  Před 6 lety +13

      Thanks, man!

    • @taketheredpill1441
      @taketheredpill1441 Před 6 lety +2

      +Mark Chartlex Anytime brother!

    • @MRBKARLOFF60
      @MRBKARLOFF60 Před 5 lety +4

      @@mark.romain Mark, Legolas is dead on correct. your tone is perfect. just thr right amount of gain/drive. still get to hear the guitar. just right.

    • @gabrielchrist9710
      @gabrielchrist9710 Před 3 lety +1

      Ok ok

    • @isaacmaravillancnjcjgjfjff699
      @isaacmaravillancnjcjgjfjff699 Před 2 lety

      Dkddkdmxmdmdkdkdkdmdmdkdkddkdkddmmdkddkkdmdld campus kdkddkdidfidkddkkdkdididkekdkldkdkdkdkdkdkddkkdwwwwwwwwwww no qui è qui

  • @superdyduper3153
    @superdyduper3153 Před 3 lety +27

    i've been waiting for this for 14 f**kin years

  • @Tinbasher280
    @Tinbasher280 Před 4 lety +33

    I recently was in a band at my school and played this song and practiced so hard to get everything right and the whole audience was jumping everywhere just because I did the solo 😂

    • @mark.romain
      @mark.romain  Před 4 lety +7

      That's awesome to hear, well done! Playing on stage is a different beast and this isn't the easiest solo. Hope it was fun, keep it up 👍🤙

    • @irinda.5572
      @irinda.5572 Před 2 lety +2

      I'm in a band too! I'm a drummer and we recently performed "feel good" by Gorillaz and now it's the summer so when we get back, I'm thinking this would be a great song to play at some point!! My first time performing, I didn't think the crowd would be engaged in that way but automatically they were and it really lifts your confidence!!
      IT'S SO COOL YOU PERFORMED THIS SOLO!!!

  • @niallmarcocrowder5014
    @niallmarcocrowder5014 Před 3 lety +2

    So, what we have here is an absolute legend.

  • @jonathanj2205
    @jonathanj2205 Před 6 lety +49

    I wish I could give it UNCOUNTABLE likes. It's just amaaaaazing. Wow!👍

  • @Ayayron_e3
    @Ayayron_e3 Před 4 lety +10

    why does this guitar sound so.. clean? damn

  • @bodybuildingmaddness
    @bodybuildingmaddness Před 5 lety +72

    You deserve way more than 500+subs great skill here

    • @mark.romain
      @mark.romain  Před 5 lety +5

      Thanks I really appreciate the comment. I just love playing so it's all good

  • @furioussherman7265
    @furioussherman7265 Před 3 lety +5

    It's so rare to see someone actually having fun while doing a cover of a song on here. You, my friend, are a breath of fresh air and an incredible player.

    • @gabrielchrist9710
      @gabrielchrist9710 Před 3 lety

      Hnow hnow ok cutir Now kill never army Rabels ingresso star wars clones

  • @GeorgeK_7
    @GeorgeK_7 Před 3 lety +6

    What a cover... you are awesome broo
    Respect from Greece 2021🇬🇷

  • @eliowen11
    @eliowen11 Před 3 lety +2

    Man ! You are the coverman of this song!!!! IS all yoursss !! Doo ittt!!! Congratulations!!! We will remember always the man of the cover of rascal flats! Thats what you grt ehen you play with the fingers and the heart!

    • @mark.romain
      @mark.romain  Před 3 lety

      Late reply but thanks for the words Eli! Cheers 😀

  • @johansmitphotography
    @johansmitphotography Před 3 lety +3

    Why does this sound so much like the original that I don't want to believe it's real?! But it is! Incredible

  • @jaehyung2737
    @jaehyung2737 Před 4 lety +1

    Your play makes many people happy becus you are playing happy

  • @Bobdenom66
    @Bobdenom66 Před 5 lety +23

    You are insane! Love this song! You have that energy every artist needs.

    • @mark.romain
      @mark.romain  Před 5 lety +1

      Thanks, Emilius! I like to have fun when I play :)

  • @jstmpelowycz
    @jstmpelowycz Před 4 lety +2

    The best thing is that he put heart in, way too impressive

    • @mark.romain
      @mark.romain  Před 4 lety

      Thanks for the words, jstm_pelowycz! Cheers!

  • @tsu2562
    @tsu2562 Před 3 lety +1

    This just brings back memories of cars nice playing

  • @karannsyt
    @karannsyt Před 4 lety +4

    Damn this is so good. My entire childhood. 😭

  • @ai-gen-studio
    @ai-gen-studio Před 4 lety +3

    I love how hyped he is

  • @ethanharper151
    @ethanharper151 Před 5 lety +6

    This very very good and sounds just like the original song with the guitar playing

    • @mark.romain
      @mark.romain  Před 5 lety +2

      Appreciate the words, Ethan! The rascal guy, joe, has an amazing guitar tone and feel

    • @ethanharper151
      @ethanharper151 Před 5 lety

      Anytime and Merry Christmas!!!

    • @petittrainguernsey3297
      @petittrainguernsey3297 Před 3 lety

      You know it’s Tom Cochran’s song right? The cars version is a cover

  • @Jordan-gt1ff
    @Jordan-gt1ff Před 4 lety +3

    What a performance my friend. This is really something special👂👍👍 thank you

    • @mark.romain
      @mark.romain  Před 4 lety

      Thanks for the words, Jordan! I'm glad you enjoyed 😁🤙👍

  • @frostbite4826
    @frostbite4826 Před 6 lety +23

    Such a Great cover man, hard to beat This, so far i have seen nothing better

    • @sgguitar
      @sgguitar Před 2 lety

      It was awesome! I made a cover of the song too. Check it out, if You want to:)

  • @giordanricardo447
    @giordanricardo447 Před 5 lety +4

    Amazing!!

  • @onetake5311
    @onetake5311 Před 2 lety +2

    카1을 처음으러 봤을 때가 그립네요..
    딱봐도 이 노래를 진정으로 즐기고 계신 것 같아 저도 좋습니다~~

  • @user-mn3wp3pu6u
    @user-mn3wp3pu6u Před 6 lety +2

    Perfect cover bro
    I hope i can watch more cover from you
    Subscribe from Taiwan

    • @mark.romain
      @mark.romain  Před 6 lety +1

      Hey, thanks! I've been close to Taiwan (Philippines) but I hope to see Taiwan someday

  • @mizuattakaisan1812
    @mizuattakaisan1812 Před 6 lety +21

    Awsome😱😲🔥🔥🔥

  • @swolepopelifts
    @swolepopelifts Před 3 lety

    My man has a perfect balance of sticking to the original song and his own creativity, amazing 👏

  • @user-kc9no8pn6d
    @user-kc9no8pn6d Před 4 lety +1

    very very very very very coooooooool!!!!!

  • @fsgr6377
    @fsgr6377 Před 5 lety +34

    Not to be dramatic but this forever my favorite video on CZcams !! I’m totally fan man this is perfectly done. You really seem to be passionate and good at what you’re doing, keep up the great job !
    xx from France 🇫🇷 🔥🔥🎸🎸

    • @mark.romain
      @mark.romain  Před 5 lety +2

      Thanks for the words, Farah! It's little things like that keep us going. Cheers to a new year!

    • @gabrielchrist9710
      @gabrielchrist9710 Před 3 lety

      Guns n Roses

    • @sgguitar
      @sgguitar Před 2 lety

      It was awesome, yes. I made a cover of the song too. Check it out, if You want to:)

  • @thefaileeerz1710
    @thefaileeerz1710 Před 2 lety +1

    Fantastic.

  • @decimalpoint8710
    @decimalpoint8710 Před 7 lety +96

    this guy should have craptons more subs

  • @ottojdiazr2
    @ottojdiazr2 Před 3 lety

    Best guitar performance of Live is a Highway ever....

  • @coenwatt9458
    @coenwatt9458 Před 3 lety +5

    Damn dude, your playing is spot on down to a t, you hit every note exactly with perfect tone and pitch, that is unreal man

  • @lukes7412
    @lukes7412 Před 3 lety

    Glad I stumbled upon this tasty little jam

  • @humbledtolearned
    @humbledtolearned Před 4 lety +11

    Dude that was so awesome!!! Your passion for music is written all over this video. it was so inspiring listening to you play. I know this vid is 2 yrs old but I just had to say this cover was incredible!

    • @mark.romain
      @mark.romain  Před 4 lety +2

      Thanks for the words, Markayla! It's all about having a good time :)

  • @Teddy-zz6kp
    @Teddy-zz6kp Před 5 lety +4

    if i could play like that then I would be just as happy 😃

  • @onlykyless
    @onlykyless Před 5 lety +13

    That is sooo on point

  • @laurengb6
    @laurengb6 Před 3 lety +1

    Sounds exactly like the song!! So good!!

  • @godsfavouritecreation8246

    What a tone!

  • @StanGlasius
    @StanGlasius Před 6 lety +2

    You recommended my reaction a few weeks ago and... here I am again!

  • @joaocalvet97
    @joaocalvet97 Před 4 lety +3

    I love it 😍💗👍

  • @gerardgmz
    @gerardgmz Před 5 lety +3

    It was so much fun watching you cover this song

    • @mark.romain
      @mark.romain  Před 5 lety +1

      Great to hear, Gerardgmz! I'll keep finding fun songs to post :)

    • @gerardgmz
      @gerardgmz Před 5 lety +1

      @@mark.romain
      Yes, man! You rock! Keep it up!

  • @qlterego8809
    @qlterego8809 Před 4 lety +1

    Just awesome.this song reminds me my old memories.Thank you for your fabulous playing .

    • @mark.romain
      @mark.romain  Před 4 lety

      Thanks, qlter ego, This song holds good memories for me as well :)

  • @anotheraccount4106
    @anotheraccount4106 Před 5 lety +9

    Please share your tabs for this, by far the best cover on CZcams.

  • @JestKae212
    @JestKae212 Před 9 měsíci

    I love this song, and i absolutely adore this cover 🥹

  • @seakelpy9124
    @seakelpy9124 Před 3 lety +1

    no cap ive listened to this cover more than 30 times while gaming

  • @bigred171717
    @bigred171717 Před rokem +3

    To be honest in my opinion you did a great job on this beautiful guitar cover ! It’s a masterpiece! Also I like how you uploaded this video 1 day before the release of Cars 3 (2017) back in 2017.

  • @kneD-e
    @kneD-e Před rokem +2

    You deserve much more

  • @maloneyjulies7980
    @maloneyjulies7980 Před 4 lety

    Oh my goodness I would lay flat on my stomach feet in the air resting my head on my hands watching and listening to him playin it beautifully!! Spot on dude!!This is 🔥👌

  • @RaginMoose100
    @RaginMoose100 Před 3 lety +2

    I always come back and watch this video. I can see the passion in your playing. Respect bro!👍

  • @15-reyesreuben66
    @15-reyesreuben66 Před rokem +1

    This is the best cover ever! In the history!

  • @JrRickard
    @JrRickard Před 3 lety +1

    Getting into it! Nice to see enjoyment in what they are doing 👍

  • @constantijnglasius5172
    @constantijnglasius5172 Před 6 lety +4

    Dude! This is so AMAZING!!!!! I love this somg so much and it hurts me with your play! Amazing 🔥

  • @zackeryrainey4336
    @zackeryrainey4336 Před 5 lety +1

    Your at good playing the guitar to life is a highway 😍😍😍😍👍👍👍💕

  • @colemanprevatt7558
    @colemanprevatt7558 Před 6 lety +10

    Perfect bro!!!!!!

  • @miriamnanawar6652
    @miriamnanawar6652 Před 2 lety

    This is perfect. Hope to play like this. Still learning

  • @christianloubardias6375

    California, here we come!
    Dinoco, here we come!

  • @sonicboy6347
    @sonicboy6347 Před 4 lety +1

    I wish I was like you🔥

  • @MRBKARLOFF60
    @MRBKARLOFF60 Před 5 lety +1

    Mark, great job. and beautiful LP. thanks for posting

    • @mark.romain
      @mark.romain  Před 5 lety

      I appreciate the words! She's a beauty huh

  • @johnnyj7623
    @johnnyj7623 Před 5 lety +1

    Dude i'm from Poland and i love your music 🇵🇱

  • @urbano_gabriel
    @urbano_gabriel Před 2 lety

    you have so much energy, looks like you are having the best day of your life. Congratulations :)

  • @r.llynch4124
    @r.llynch4124 Před 4 lety +1

    Great job bro awesome song too.

    • @mark.romain
      @mark.romain  Před 4 lety

      Thanks R.L Lynch, song never gets old

  • @robertojohns3740
    @robertojohns3740 Před 3 lety

    This guy has shown us that music does not come from the guitar it comes from the soul we need more of that in this world
    Rock on mate 🤘

  • @gdbigchicken8177
    @gdbigchicken8177 Před 3 lety +1

    Omg this is the first time I heard this song in forever and I literally fucking teared and got chills, that has never happened to me. I guess nostalgia

    • @mark.romain
      @mark.romain  Před 3 lety

      It's one of those songs that never gets old, cheers!

  • @brandonsvlogss6210
    @brandonsvlogss6210 Před 3 lety

    Boy he awesome!!!!

  • @robertblake7824
    @robertblake7824 Před 5 lety +1

    Rock on my dude rock on.....🤘🤘

  • @Fury_Knights
    @Fury_Knights Před 4 lety +3

    Nailed it man!!!! So good👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻

    • @mark.romain
      @mark.romain  Před 4 lety

      @11RossLeronX thanks! I'm glad you enjoyed it

  • @3117ss
    @3117ss Před 4 lety +1

    Really LIKE your 'clean dirt' tone. Crank it up! Fun to play isn't it?! You ROCK!

    • @mark.romain
      @mark.romain  Před 4 lety

      Hey, thanks! This is definitely one you can play on repeat and play loud 🤙😀

  • @tysoncarter5147
    @tysoncarter5147 Před 6 lety +4

    I got into guitar 2 years ago and this is just amazing man , I love this song and hope I can get good as you one day

    • @mark.romain
      @mark.romain  Před 6 lety +1

      Thanks for the kind words man. There's always new things to learn and get better at on guitar for any "level" of playing and I've got a ton I need to improve on! Just enjoy it, listen and learn from others, and it'll show in your playing. Cheers!

  • @oliviacappybara9580
    @oliviacappybara9580 Před 3 lety +2

    This is amazing! Keep it up!!!

  • @StanGlasius
    @StanGlasius Před 5 lety

    I’m here again after a while, every time I’ll get here !!!

  • @xXGlocK720Xx
    @xXGlocK720Xx Před 3 lety +1

    if every one was giving himself like you to anythink they do, world would be better

  • @mvhax2ftw352
    @mvhax2ftw352 Před 6 lety +9

    I recently started to love the les paul guitars. But THIS. This made me switch from the singles to humbuckers :). Sub from me

    • @mark.romain
      @mark.romain  Před 6 lety

      Hey, thanks, cool to hear, man! There's def a fullness and punch that good humbuckers bring to the table

  • @oliviajohnson6102
    @oliviajohnson6102 Před 3 lety

    This is my favorite song

  • @davidpilgrim7898
    @davidpilgrim7898 Před 4 lety +1

    So talented!! I will learn this song by the end of the year

    • @mark.romain
      @mark.romain  Před 4 lety +1

      Thanks, David! Keep it up and have fun doing so :)

  • @Rusty4u
    @Rusty4u Před 3 lety

    You got me tapping my foot and hands... that’s impressive

  • @kikovaldes4445
    @kikovaldes4445 Před 2 lety

    I'm a HUGE massive fan of Rascal Flatts he's my No.1 idol Singer for this song I've been wanting to get his autograph ever since I was 10 years old I love this song I practically grew up with this song

  • @discodk1165
    @discodk1165 Před 4 lety +2

    Best cover ever!

  • @Rexcursus
    @Rexcursus Před 3 lety +1

    Yeah dude! 👌🏻

  • @riotza7597
    @riotza7597 Před 3 lety

    bro please make more guitar vids, maybe even tutorials. I keep coming back to this and god damn. Legit one of the best, if not THE best guitarist on YT. Love ya man. Parisienne walkways maybe??

  • @corecodegamingofficial3130

    Damn The fingers bro the fingers!!!

  • @priscilahurtado9980
    @priscilahurtado9980 Před 3 lety

    THAT SOLO!!!!! I got GOOSEBUMPS and my heart was POUNDING!!!! I absolutely loved it bro. So so talented, gave me CHILLS 🤘🏽

  • @drawer8686
    @drawer8686 Před rokem +1

    amazing

  • @ellieriley7614
    @ellieriley7614 Před 6 lety

    That solo!! Put on some headphones and turn the volume up to 100!!! 😍😍😍😍

  • @chiefridgeway7158
    @chiefridgeway7158 Před 5 lety +3

    Subscribed you have my respect man this has always been my favorite song and you killed it rock on 🤘🏻

    • @mark.romain
      @mark.romain  Před 5 lety +2

      Chief Ridgeway thanks for the words, my man! One of my favorites as well

  • @gosaraaf007
    @gosaraaf007 Před 4 lety +2

    Nicee talentt

  • @ridwanardiansyah9845
    @ridwanardiansyah9845 Před 4 lety +1

    Wowv 2020 very impressive

  • @user-nm4fq6sm1t
    @user-nm4fq6sm1t Před 4 lety

    It's just something, a good guy 👍✌️🔥

  • @jackpiki
    @jackpiki Před 5 lety +4

    I really like your style of playing, also I just learned the song and you helped me so much to break it down better

    • @mark.romain
      @mark.romain  Před 5 lety

      I'm glad it helped out, this is a perfect song to know because it just doesn't get old!

  • @alonso.4868
    @alonso.4868 Před rokem +1

    Damn, u got it!!!

  • @mofz3163
    @mofz3163 Před 2 lety

    I'm definitely learning this song on my guitar

  • @WarmBreezeStudios
    @WarmBreezeStudios Před 2 lety +1

    I love this song and the way you played on guitar, but I can't play very hard notes or they will hurt my fingers!