Best guitar duel ever! Joe Bonamassa and Eric Gales~John Henry

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  • čas přidán 23. 08. 2019
  • Filmed by Linda Moke on the Keeping Blues Alive Mediterranean Cruise
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  • @BeerandGuitars
    @BeerandGuitars Před 3 lety +332

    That's not a duel, it's a sophisticated conversation

    • @rareformtx
      @rareformtx Před 2 lety +2

      amen!

    • @rareformtx
      @rareformtx Před 2 lety +5

      such a legendary comment.

    • @joeswafford865
      @joeswafford865 Před 2 lety

      You said it the best and only way it could have or should have been said

    • @appleseed2613
      @appleseed2613 Před 2 lety +1

      Absolutely. Respect on both.

    • @crucified-music
      @crucified-music Před 2 lety

      JOE BONAMASSA IS A DOUCHE BLUES
      czcams.com/video/yfjt9VakUrY/video.html&start_radio=1

  • @tonypowell250
    @tonypowell250 Před 3 lety +2128

    Taking my guitar back to the shop cause 90% of them notes don't seem to be on it.

  • @joelrehnberg626
    @joelrehnberg626 Před 2 lety +185

    My hats off to the drummer! I mean legendary performance for Bonamassa and Gales but that drummer was a spine the whole time. He read the play, and understood the assignment.

    • @justinreaser8268
      @justinreaser8268 Před 11 měsíci +13

      Definitely, he is a machine most people don’t realize the roll the band plays in a solo.

    • @Trwillis9
      @Trwillis9 Před 4 měsíci +1

      Lol

    • @LudwigGroove
      @LudwigGroove Před 2 měsíci +1

      Fact! Joe Dog .. man when you are grooving like that nothing feels better than being in the pocket (as the drummer) … riding it out … that’s why you do what you do!

    • @markmccabek9
      @markmccabek9 Před 2 měsíci +1

      Right on! Great call out!

    • @davidjackson2690
      @davidjackson2690 Před 20 dny

      I heard it!!

  • @westcoastbrotha
    @westcoastbrotha Před rokem +182

    This make anyone else’s soul happy? These two were literally up there having the time of their lives ripping and riffing. Truly masterful.

    • @321bytor
      @321bytor Před 10 měsíci +2

      I don't have a 'soul', but it makes me happy

    • @markmccabek9
      @markmccabek9 Před 2 měsíci +1

      Amen brother!! We're not capable of having the level of fun and spiritual joy they are, we're just incredibly blessed to be along for the ride!!

  • @mikeygoda
    @mikeygoda Před 3 lety +505

    Holy shit, Gales pushed Bonamassa to a whole new level here. These guys are insane.

  • @maurijr10
    @maurijr10 Před 4 lety +587

    You know shit is getting real when they start playing in Phrygian

    • @motopfuiaut8134
      @motopfuiaut8134 Před 3 lety +7

      omg yes hahaha

    • @soundshaper
      @soundshaper Před 3 lety +4

      LMAO, good one

    • @drbuttfungus3477
      @drbuttfungus3477 Před 3 lety +10

      @@marktrentecosta feel threatened? Lmao he just said what they were playing relax guy.

    • @LPJMagicmusic
      @LPJMagicmusic Před 3 lety +11

      @@marktrentecosta holy shit man, I've seen some weird comments but this is up there. Had a really bad day? Low self esteem issues? Oh maybe your not doing too well at playing your own guitar so your defensive anytime someone mentions something you dont understand. How in the world did you get that he implied anything about his own playing? Hope all is well buddy, surprised you haven't deleted this yet, embarrassing

    • @maxwattage6631
      @maxwattage6631 Před 3 lety

      Always!!

  • @phildinh852
    @phildinh852 Před 2 lety +269

    I love how Eric threw some Phrygian licks in there and Joe answered with some of his own throughout the jam. It definitely spiced up the jam a lot.

    • @kfletch4193
      @kfletch4193 Před rokem +3

      Was that at like 5:29? Just getting into modes.

    • @rustynales6610
      @rustynales6610 Před rokem +4

      @@kfletch4193 yea it was Phrygian dominant though. Not regular Phrygian.

    • @jimmuncy5636
      @jimmuncy5636 Před rokem +20

      If you guys keep using off-color words, I'm gonna report you. Let's keep it clean; this is a family place.

    • @CaptTerrific
      @CaptTerrific Před rokem +20

      @Eric Engbloom Pretty sure he was just making a joke, my friend :)

    • @ArtGuitarLTX
      @ArtGuitarLTX Před rokem +1

      That was just something else right? 😅👍

  • @ughievox2513
    @ughievox2513 Před 2 lety +35

    Albert King & Stevie Ray Vaughn were looking down from heaven & smiling ear to ear saying: "We got ourselves a couple of top students of ours"

  • @grimeybeast1465
    @grimeybeast1465 Před 3 lety +1929

    They aren't trying to outplay each other. They're trying to see whose brain catches on fire first. They both won. We all won.

    • @mandanglelow1442
      @mandanglelow1442 Před 3 lety +41

      Head cutting is always about pushing the other player to inspire you to new heights.

    • @TheDizzleHawke
      @TheDizzleHawke Před 3 lety +20

      You stole my words

    • @agdrummer2610
      @agdrummer2610 Před 3 lety +26

      Man Danglelow Well said and absolutely true! That's how the greats get truly great, they shed with other greats and its pulls them up

    • @mandanglelow1442
      @mandanglelow1442 Před 3 lety +33

      @@agdrummer2610 Yep, people try to make competitions out of everything these days. Music is an art and a language, not a sport. Musicians converse artistically with each other. There's a huge difference.
      👍😎🍺

    • @lbeck119
      @lbeck119 Před 3 lety +18

      LOVE THAT statement!!!!🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘

  • @rtxf
    @rtxf Před 4 lety +1442

    The winner is the person that gets this recommended on youtube.

    • @dheerajrao2179
      @dheerajrao2179 Před 4 lety +5

      I had to search for it T_T

    • @_akshyn
      @_akshyn Před 4 lety +7

      I got it recommended😂

    • @jive3615
      @jive3615 Před 4 lety +3

      Meeee

    • @MrAudioClash
      @MrAudioClash Před 4 lety +7

      i dont wanna put like on your comment because it has 420 likes but i got it recommended. xD

    • @Smitty8858
      @Smitty8858 Před 4 lety +2

      SRV brought me here

  • @beaunelson4168
    @beaunelson4168 Před 2 lety +49

    The drummer is the most impressive one here…. He’s able to watch this and still play

  • @batmandeltaforce
    @batmandeltaforce Před 2 lety +63

    What makes JAMS so freakin' priceless is, they can never be repeated... but they can be recorded, so thanks:)

  • @Sam-lo8yj
    @Sam-lo8yj Před 4 lety +994

    Eric Gales sounds like a 2000s prog rock Hendrix, and that’s a thing I didn’t know I needed until right now.

    • @MikelBluni
      @MikelBluni Před 4 lety +43

      Samuel Migala : He’s in a different harmonically sphere than Jimi. Jimi wasn’t that shreddy ;-) I think the fact that Eric is a lefty plus his looks sometimes leads people to compare him to Jimi a little too fast.

    • @TheHumbuckerboy
      @TheHumbuckerboy Před 4 lety +33

      Eric plays with boldness and has the fierce attack that Jimi had live ; a very exciting player IMO.

    • @keithremedy
      @keithremedy Před 4 lety +12

      Mikel Bluni when you see him live it really shows. I remember when he first got noticed and it was insane to see someone that naturally gifted. He’s been around for a long time

    • @keithremedy
      @keithremedy Před 4 lety +12

      ROBIN WILTON shut up 😂 always an ignorant CZcams comment by someone that can’t play

    • @Panglos
      @Panglos Před 4 lety +14

      @ROBIN WILTON Frank would never think, much less say, anything like that.

  • @jasonlane1528
    @jasonlane1528 Před 4 lety +333

    I'm so glad I saw this. Now I can sell my guitar & spend my time on more reasonable goals like curing cancer or world peace.

    • @heatmizer74
      @heatmizer74 Před 3 lety +3

      Hahahahahahaha 🤟🏻 ditto

    • @markv.5962
      @markv.5962 Před 3 lety +6

      dont give up so easy, practice ur ass off

    • @ObeseModetoBeastMode
      @ObeseModetoBeastMode Před 3 lety +3

      You win. 😎😂

    • @cliffordskeen246
      @cliffordskeen246 Před 3 lety +2

      Well you just play for fun and enjoy doing the day it becomes a headache it's time to quite is the way I see it because a person will never really top some of the shit that's already been done anyhow because it's basically impossible !

    • @joaniebarc6763
      @joaniebarc6763 Před 3 lety +1

      won't be long now as we watch the colony collapse

  • @johnzias284
    @johnzias284 Před rokem +117

    Joe was blazing, but inside the box. Gales comes from every direction. Truly a unique player.

    • @mennobults6464
      @mennobults6464 Před rokem +4

      Absolutely John. I cann't do more than agree.

    • @dudesuh686
      @dudesuh686 Před rokem +17

      I mean Joe's playing more than just first position pentatonic. He's throwing in some phrygian, harmonic minor, and some diminished licks. His fast runs are just the pentatonic flurries similar to what Eric Johnson would play. Joe's playing is definitely way cleaner than Gales. But each have their own style.

    • @mennobults6464
      @mennobults6464 Před rokem +6

      @@dudesuh686 That's very true. It is impossible to compare guitarplayers. I do love Joe as well.

    • @foggybrainmusic
      @foggybrainmusic Před 6 měsíci +1

      They both pretty much played min pentatonic with the odd harm.minor lick. Great chops and feel!

    • @tomtroy12
      @tomtroy12 Před 6 měsíci +3

      @@foggybrainmusicyea no. Eric was playing phyrgian every second lick

  • @claramckenzie9140
    @claramckenzie9140 Před 2 měsíci +5

    That was a meeting of the minds, brains, GUITBOXES, and STRANGS!

  • @buddydeal7695
    @buddydeal7695 Před 3 lety +224

    The smile on Eric Gales’ face is worth a million bucks.

    • @harley9699
      @harley9699 Před 3 lety +7

      *Gale's... but, you're right. He's having a fuckin' blast! Actually, both look quite happy.

    • @NoLefTurnUnStoned.
      @NoLefTurnUnStoned. Před 2 lety +5

      @@harley9699
      Nope it was right first time
      Gales’

    • @happycanayjian1582
      @happycanayjian1582 Před rokem +1

      @@NoLefTurnUnStoned. Correct

  • @josephball9598
    @josephball9598 Před 3 lety +415

    I've been playing guitar for 55 yrs. and watching these guys makes me truly feel like I've been playing for 5 minutes . . .

    • @sandrabiggin752
      @sandrabiggin752 Před 2 lety +7

      The best version of this song I've heard. AWESOME!!!

    • @pighater951
      @pighater951 Před 2 lety +3

      😁🤣🤣😂💯👈😁😁👈

    • @remb9614
      @remb9614 Před 2 lety +8

      I’d need a whole other lifetime to be as good as these guys. Truly gifted and obviously insane amounts of practice

    • @andyshiflett2132
      @andyshiflett2132 Před 2 lety +5

      Same...50 + here...but geesh...

    • @MrJohnthegreat22
      @MrJohnthegreat22 Před 2 lety +2

      As long as you are playing without structure. No real concentration on major chords. You can play like this. Just add enough distortion and vibrato!

  • @BossHossStudios
    @BossHossStudios Před rokem +33

    One of the greatest duels ever. Sooo glad they are friends

  • @jameswyrm8
    @jameswyrm8 Před 2 lety +16

    Not dueling but feeding off each other as both drive and inspiration......beautiful.

  • @breylankemp7596
    @breylankemp7596 Před 3 lety +292

    if you disliked this, its probably because your guitar left you on its way to find someone who could play it like this

    • @robertinogochev3682
      @robertinogochev3682 Před 2 lety

      What?

    • @rajatbhat7799
      @rajatbhat7799 Před 2 lety +1

      Dude i liked this video, and my guitar still left me. it's completely understandable.

    • @Armentitron
      @Armentitron Před 2 lety +1

      For me it's more about the passion and having the best time than the playing skills. I'd rather watch a good guitarist having the time of their life than a virtuoso with no expressiveness

    • @dontgoout1434
      @dontgoout1434 Před 2 lety

      I COULD PLAY BETTER BUT SO WHAT

    • @dontgoout1434
      @dontgoout1434 Před 2 lety

      @@Armentitron very correct mate

  • @agdrummer2610
    @agdrummer2610 Před 3 lety +439

    Dude Eric Gales is the reason to play with other musicians!! His excitement at what Joe plays is so infectious! I love this performance

    • @jwbowen
      @jwbowen Před 3 lety +16

      I love watching other musicians play with Eric Gales. He really seems to bring out interesting and good things in them.

    • @MGWPS462
      @MGWPS462 Před 2 lety +5

      Another thing that makes him so freaking amazing. He is playing upside down. He's a lefty playing a righty guitar upside down.

    • @fanoboss
      @fanoboss Před 2 lety +2

      @@jwbowen I've said that 100 times

    • @justinreaser8268
      @justinreaser8268 Před 11 měsíci +4

      😅 i love when Joe looks at Eric like oh i like that.

    • @richardgrayson3463
      @richardgrayson3463 Před 8 měsíci +1

      They were definitely feeding off each other’s talent❤️❤️❤️❤️

  • @CarlosPickens
    @CarlosPickens Před 2 lety +25

    Back in 1995, Eric Gales gave me my first bass guitar lesson on Scott St at Eric Shotwell's studio. It was my first bass and I knew that I wanted to play bass guitar; but he showed me what was possible!!!! Thanks Eric!

  • @MrChetanG
    @MrChetanG Před 2 lety +71

    Both of these two amazing musician's were teenage prophets of the guitar.
    And here are they killing it as middle aged giants.
    What a true blessing this is!.........Thank you so much!

    • @deanblake5072
      @deanblake5072 Před rokem

      Spot on. We are blessed. As well. More talent in one finger than most musicians today.

  • @AMW9999
    @AMW9999 Před 4 lety +659

    Obviously a stunning standard of guitar playing but respect to the drummer and bass for just keeping the rhythm section going while the boys do their thang!

    • @zombywoof9188
      @zombywoof9188 Před 4 lety +39

      I think it's well known the real heroes of any band is the rhythm section.
      I mean guitars are cool but c'mon man. It's the bass and drums that get people outta their seat and up on their feet.

    • @Crustysmith
      @Crustysmith Před 4 lety +7

      Zomby Woof Are you a percussionist by any chance. Well known by who? Drummers? Ha!

    • @RSpracticalshooting
      @RSpracticalshooting Před 4 lety +14

      you can't hold a groove if you ain't got no pocket!

    • @faruqal-amin1993
      @faruqal-amin1993 Před 4 lety +2

      @@RSpracticalshooting you are absolutely right my friend

    • @roccos7642
      @roccos7642 Před 4 lety +2

      It is entertaining to see....and to hear.

  • @michaelpotkaletski9627
    @michaelpotkaletski9627 Před 2 lety +83

    Props to the drummer for keeping that beat going

    • @Bobdrumbro
      @Bobdrumbro Před rokem +3

      Micheal rhodes get the same probs man plays that bass lose but tight haha

  • @nfindc
    @nfindc Před 2 lety +33

    You know it's a good time when even the back up singers are in awe and applauding after these two ax-men trade chops. Goosebumps on top Goosebumps! 👏

  • @liamx6636
    @liamx6636 Před 2 lety +43

    Eric Gales you are a genius. Your playing is stupendous. Well done!

  • @katebeckinsnail910
    @katebeckinsnail910 Před 3 lety +136

    I randomly met eric gales in a best buy one time. He gave me a signed copy of his album that had just come out. It was soooo cool getting to meet him.

    • @Jeff4014
      @Jeff4014 Před 3 lety +5

      He is a great guy...i love americ united states....best buy one of the best stores.... I wish i could travel to the united states again

    • @sixfoursoul2538
      @sixfoursoul2538 Před 3 lety +1

      Maybe he lives local to you ?

  • @motomweusi836
    @motomweusi836 Před 3 lety +136

    Man I was just chillin, chugging a few brews and accidentally clicked on this. One of the best accidents of my life ! Shit sound so good by the end I was standing up !! I needed this BADLY.

    • @ateamacademy
      @ateamacademy Před 3 lety +1

      ❤️

    • @mortegasr
      @mortegasr Před 3 lety +1

      No shit. This will do iy to you!

    • @jakesteik2393
      @jakesteik2393 Před 3 lety +2

      Theres more brother Eric gales is connected to a handful of amazing musicians

    • @motomweusi836
      @motomweusi836 Před 3 lety

      @@jakesteik2393
      Thank you.

    • @clivewells7090
      @clivewells7090 Před 3 lety

      @@motomweusi836 you're not the messiah, you're a very lucky boy!

  • @patrickgrant109
    @patrickgrant109 Před rokem +25

    The love and respect between two musicians on full display. As good as it gets!

  • @jimatyeo
    @jimatyeo Před 2 lety +32

    This was smokin' hot. Two fantastic guitarist and musicians. Love both guys and have for years. I love how they played off one another not trying to outdo but mesh and soar together. Also love that they did not stick with typical blues notes and patterns with almost an Eastern or middle Eastern flair wow they were burning up the finger boards. Have to give major credit also to bass and drums. They kept it solid the whole time these guys left the Universe on their solos, but had that solid bottom so they had a foundation to come back too. The folks that were there were very fortunate indeed. I loved every second of this.

  • @jean-louprichard8069
    @jean-louprichard8069 Před 4 lety +387

    I am French so please forgive my English. For me this is not a duel, between musicians it's a communion, superb Eric & Joe...

    • @jazzorphin
      @jazzorphin Před 4 lety +8

      I know what you mean, man ... this is one exciting communication between two giants which ends in an orgasmic final !!!!!

    • @richschell4835
      @richschell4835 Před 4 lety +6

      and the world needs a whole lot more communion!

    • @motomweusi836
      @motomweusi836 Před 3 lety +10

      Don't worry you said it perfect bruh ! AGREED

    • @baronvonsatan
      @baronvonsatan Před 3 lety +4

      Your English is far better than my French, and I took three years of it in high school.

    • @mandanglelow1442
      @mandanglelow1442 Před 3 lety +5

      Your English is fine and you are absolutely correct!
      👍😎🍺

  • @tatajnr194
    @tatajnr194 Před 3 lety +255

    The fact that he introduced Eric as one of the best if not the best is quite amazing

    • @rareformtx
      @rareformtx Před 2 lety +35

      real recognize real.

    • @aimfuldrifter
      @aimfuldrifter Před 2 lety +4

      Courtesy.

    • @dontgoout1434
      @dontgoout1434 Před 2 lety +4

      If eric gales is the best musics gone to the dogs crap

    • @chuckyt9083
      @chuckyt9083 Před 2 lety +1

      and complete bs

    • @zackgibson3389
      @zackgibson3389 Před 2 lety +3

      Nobody can be the best cuz Steve Vai still walks the Earth, as well as some serious contenders

  • @teddynruthstudstill1508
    @teddynruthstudstill1508 Před rokem +18

    Two of the most talented guitarists. My goodness!!!🤯🤯🔥🔥🎸🎸

  • @nicolelala10
    @nicolelala10 Před 6 dny +1

    I love seeing great guitarists play with each other, and APPRECIATE each other!

  • @billyd9874
    @billyd9874 Před 3 lety +148

    Eric Gales is true talent. He learned to play the guitar upside down, strings are not reversed like Hendrix did. As a guitar player, watching him play an upside down guitar is amazing.

    • @MrRFasters
      @MrRFasters Před 3 lety

      Thinking of this: in fact: for him TAB notation is simply nót the wrong way around, I would guess ...

    • @Ri-Ci
      @Ri-Ci Před 2 lety +20

      He's also naturally right-handed, playing a guitar left-handed because it was his left-handed brother who taught him. Mind blowing.

    • @Thesaurcery4U2C
      @Thesaurcery4U2C Před 2 lety +4

      @@Ri-Ci WHOA. I did not know that part of his story. That might actually play some trick on the mind? But for sure, make his tone very specific to him.

    • @Jdowling357
      @Jdowling357 Před 2 lety +3

      Just trying to imagine playing upside down like that blows my brain apart.

    • @dontgoout1434
      @dontgoout1434 Před 2 lety

      Ican and all the other instruments

  • @Rideandlively
    @Rideandlively Před 4 lety +194

    I don’t think I’ve ever seen bonamassa let this loose.. what an amazing duo. Can you imagine seeing this live? Wow

    • @matthewhorizon6050
      @matthewhorizon6050 Před 4 lety +14

      I would have been stiff w my jaw open like a victim from The Ring.

    • @Rideandlively
      @Rideandlively Před 4 lety +2

      Matthew Horizon 😂

    • @medaner1974
      @medaner1974 Před 4 lety +7

      They are preparing together an album...

    • @chrislee518
      @chrislee518 Před 4 lety +3

      I did. It was on the Med-ship in August. Mind-blowing.

    • @bmann792
      @bmann792 Před 4 lety +2

      Trevor Rick gotta watch his old videos from live at rockpalast his old strat days

  • @paulshelton4459
    @paulshelton4459 Před 2 lety +40

    That's no competition... That's just the two best guitarists around punching it right out. No losers,,, just perfection doing what it does. Mind,,,, blown!

  • @virgilmullins5057
    @virgilmullins5057 Před 11 měsíci +7

    You guys just blew the roof off that joint , spectacular performance hands down

  • @raptor-fw6zn
    @raptor-fw6zn Před 3 lety +247

    Damn Eric Gales plays like the guitar is playing itself and he is along for the ride. Just ridiculous how pure his sound is. By that I mean its not just wailing away but each note is full of emotion and feel. Some people can play a whole lot of notes and play nothing but like BB King he can make a single note give you goose bumps. So incredible.

    • @beckidougherty8262
      @beckidougherty8262 Před 3 lety +4

      I meet Eric Gales at least a decade ago playing at the Poplar Lounge in Memphis, TN and was blow away!!!!!! still am..

    • @toniamarchesiello1753
      @toniamarchesiello1753 Před 2 lety +1

      💜🎸🎶

    • @brutusvonmanhammer
      @brutusvonmanhammer Před 2 lety +5

      This is an incredibly accurate description of what I just witnessed

    • @sinisterminister9920
      @sinisterminister9920 Před 2 lety +2

      I like he loses control of the wheel of that Mf and it takes us all for a ride

    • @ricopetrilli1084
      @ricopetrilli1084 Před 2 lety +1

      @@sinisterminister9920 Put it Warp 3 Mr. Checkov

  • @clifforddaniel586
    @clifforddaniel586 Před 4 lety +189

    Let's Be Clear,
    These are NOT GIFTS,
    This is the Result of HARD WORK & RESPECT FOR YOUR CRAFT.🎸

    • @rolansanchez8946
      @rolansanchez8946 Před 4 lety +35

      Nah, both lol

    • @rickdixontn
      @rickdixontn Před 4 lety +25

      You can't hard work yourself to run a 4.3 40 yard dash or throw a baseball 98mph. You must first be born with the God given talent to do it. Same the the guitar. Anyone can pick a guitar and play, but only those with a natural gift will rise to the top and play like 99.9% of all guitar players never will.

    • @ZiggyBonham
      @ZiggyBonham Před 4 lety +22

      @@rickdixontn That's bullshit. Anyone can work hard to do this, and the only reason you say that is because you haven't put the work into it.

    • @ZiggyBonham
      @ZiggyBonham Před 4 lety +3

      @gomojo107 czcams.com/video/8ffm2WYsatE/video.html
      Glennie has been profoundly deaf since the age of 12, having started to lose her hearing from the age of 8.[6] This does not inhibit her ability to perform at an international level. She regularly plays barefoot during both live performances and studio recordings to feel the music better.[6]

    • @ZiggyBonham
      @ZiggyBonham Před 4 lety

      @gomojo107
      czcams.com/video/_rgBm3pHq3c/video.html
      Richard John Cyril Allen (born 1 November 1963) is an English drummer who has played for the hard rock band Def Leppard since 1978. He overcame the amputation of his left arm in 1984 and continued to play with the band, which subsequently went on to its most commercially successful phase. He is known as "The Thunder God" by fans.[1][2]

  • @francisbradley1027
    @francisbradley1027 Před 9 dny +1

    I’ve never heard of Eric Gales before, utterly brilliant, you learn something new everyday.take care.

  • @davidwright9550
    @davidwright9550 Před rokem +9

    Seeing you two unbelievable cats playing together and admiring one another is just simply freakin killer.

  • @theymademedoit2003
    @theymademedoit2003 Před 4 lety +101

    At 4:30 Joe is watching Eric’s fretting hand and shouts “BAD ASS!!!”
    This video encapsulates the true joy of performing music.

  • @TheMasonator777
    @TheMasonator777 Před 4 lety +179

    I was struck by the joy that guitarists take in the success of each other’s improv. It’s a special instrument. All six all good.

  • @jamessenzel5942
    @jamessenzel5942 Před rokem +11

    Eric's upside down strings. Crazy way to play! Both such talent. WOW

  • @roberttravers5286
    @roberttravers5286 Před 2 lety +9

    One of the greatest performances ever

  • @pauloliva6019
    @pauloliva6019 Před 4 lety +240

    That was so satisfying I needed a cigarette afterwards...and I don't even smoke...

  • @MarkMerrick
    @MarkMerrick Před 4 lety +61

    Two guitarists alternately blowing each others minds, inspiring each other to greater heights. Literally this is one of the best guitar jams I have ever heard.

    • @robpattison6606
      @robpattison6606 Před 3 lety +1

      this is good as well Johnny Winter and Rick Derringer playing off each other .. czcams.com/video/UBluGrmPNuc/video.html

    • @8kenjacob
      @8kenjacob Před 3 lety +1

      Amen. Each completely secure in their own self and reaching deeply within to share and challenge each other

  • @dougshankle7946
    @dougshankle7946 Před rokem +19

    The look in Eric's eyes when he began that phrase at 9:39...INCREDIBLE!!!

  • @bjdee1437
    @bjdee1437 Před 4 lety +30

    Both are incredible, but I can't imagine Eric Gales ever feeling intimidated by any other guitarist on stage. The man just channels some otherworldly force through his fingers.

  • @henkpals6642
    @henkpals6642 Před 3 lety +48

    It was an unreal experience to be present at this absolute fabulous battle!

  • @Titletownisthebean
    @Titletownisthebean Před 2 měsíci +1

    First time seeing this… mind blowing. You gotta love the sheer joy from them both playing together

  • @graemesaunderson4218
    @graemesaunderson4218 Před 9 měsíci +5

    Mind blowing.Stunning and absolutely mesmerizing.Two guitar players at the very top of their game.

  • @cosmiccomedy7394
    @cosmiccomedy7394 Před 4 lety +34

    The shredding was fine but I really loved the chorus lick Gales played..he's like a little kid up there having blast I love it

  • @davidmorrison5186
    @davidmorrison5186 Před 4 lety +421

    So basically Joe is one of the best music professors in the world and Eric was literally born at the crossroads.
    I will keep practicing.

    • @heathm1232
      @heathm1232 Před 4 lety +6

      Willie Brown I'll take you there yeah that's under contract

    • @DontLetTheOldManIn
      @DontLetTheOldManIn Před 4 lety +2

      Truth! Good luck, brother!

    • @jimt828
      @jimt828 Před 4 lety +14

      Describing Joe as a professor is perfect. Those who can do, do. Those that cant, teach. Joe is a very, very good guitar player. Technically, spot on. But he lacks what cant be taught. The soul and innovation of a truly great guitarist.
      Plus I can pay 1/2 or 1/3 of what it costs to see Joe and get to see Buddy Guy, Eric Gales, Gary Clark, Billy Strings or quite a few others.

    • @dirkdigler595
      @dirkdigler595 Před 4 lety +4

      Jim T yeah Gary Clark jr. is phenomenal.

    • @sunjester8254
      @sunjester8254 Před 4 lety

      If he were "literally" born at the crossroads he would have been born in the street where two or more roads intersect. Let's try some English next time.

  • @donaldcook2484
    @donaldcook2484 Před 2 lety +10

    Insane performance by incredible talent! It just doesn't get any better than that!

  • @willcarmack1242
    @willcarmack1242 Před rokem +4

    Everyone of these comments are my thoughts exactly...You ALL are great and fantastic people/players to recognize and respect these masters...thank you all.. Much Respect and Love from St Petersburg Florida....

  • @philnaccarato
    @philnaccarato Před 4 lety +54

    That was amazing. Guitarists honoring each other in the best way possible. Just wonderful.

  • @MrSuperreverb
    @MrSuperreverb Před 4 lety +287

    Strat vs Les Paul in the hands of these two, We all Win!! Fantastic Jam!!!

  • @mhmoretti
    @mhmoretti Před 2 lety +15

    I love how much Eric admires Joe's playing, when Eric is an absolute BEAST of a player. Eric is a super dude with zero ego. Great player, but far better person.

    • @joelkanniainen834
      @joelkanniainen834 Před 11 měsíci

      Joe is singing that is why doesn't give so much attention. Joe is amazing and very kind guy. Giving changes for many guitarist to shine along wih him. They are brothers and both are very nice persons.

  • @doncee1460
    @doncee1460 Před rokem +3

    That's the best 13 min. of Blues/Rock I've heard in a lonnnnnng time! Don't get any better than that...oh to have been there...

  • @jan-kjetiljess503
    @jan-kjetiljess503 Před 3 lety +13

    Finishing anything on a Hendrix riff is always going to be a success. Be it a job interview, a court statement, sex, an appendectomy or a guitar battle. This was no exception. Impressive!

  • @diner415
    @diner415 Před 4 lety +31

    Not even the biggest fan of either guy but no denying this is one of the most epic duels ever. Holy shit.

  • @joshboydguitar
    @joshboydguitar Před 2 lety +9

    This is incredible! Wow they both play with such effortless mastery and so clean, every note stands out! The humm from Eric's strat is so bad ass!

  • @Richard_Lush
    @Richard_Lush Před rokem +5

    Love the sound of the strat really cuts through the mix more than the Les Paul. Both are stellar players either way.

  • @rldavidmclaughlin1832
    @rldavidmclaughlin1832 Před 3 lety +16

    The guitars have spoken, they've became best of friends.
    What an awesome preformance !

  • @astromoth
    @astromoth Před 3 lety +79

    Been studying music theory since the pandemic lockdown and I actually managed to spot where Eric Gales went into Phrygian. I can now justify to my partner that I need to buy an Old Les Paul.

    • @rolltide8907
      @rolltide8907 Před 2 lety +1

      Some modal mixing for you;)

    • @Zaven59
      @Zaven59 Před 2 lety +1

      I could spot the changes but can't recognize what he's changed to, but I can sure enjoy it 😁

    • @gayeocu
      @gayeocu Před 2 lety +1

      keep going forward!

    • @DocStrange30
      @DocStrange30 Před rokem +1

      Depending on how old you go ,you could be talking high six figures. If I could make a suggestion, go with a prs ce24 or a McCarty. Amazing sound to go with a great feel, and no where near the qc issues of a newer gibson

    • @cashgardnermedia5981
      @cashgardnermedia5981 Před rokem

      @@DocStrange30No character in those new brands though

  • @intothemystic3374
    @intothemystic3374 Před 11 měsíci +3

    Damn! Front row at Eric Gales at a NC blues festival years ago. A live wire, massive stage presence, shredded the guitar and vocals. He tore the the place down. Awesome to run across this.

    • @CxrsonYo
      @CxrsonYo Před 8 měsíci

      I saw Joe also in NC, but on his own tour. It was fricking amazing, he handed me the pick, set list, and the drummer gave me the drumsticks, and my dad bought me a signed JB 335, I will never forget this day. This year too

    • @CxrsonYo
      @CxrsonYo Před 8 měsíci

      I was also front row, lol!

  • @suzanneferrante5390
    @suzanneferrante5390 Před 2 lety +5

    Just WOW! They have the Blues in their soul!

  • @Carlvincent100
    @Carlvincent100 Před 3 lety +43

    Joe should jam with Eric more often. He brings out more soul in his vocals.

    • @rareformtx
      @rareformtx Před 2 lety +6

      they need to start a damn band like now

  • @mattstephens6137
    @mattstephens6137 Před 4 lety +173

    Jesus Christ...this is the greatest thing I've ever heard. And the only thing I'll need to get through this pandemic from this day forward...

    • @mattstephens6137
      @mattstephens6137 Před 4 lety +6

      @Johnny Crustacean you said it my friend. Music is the ONLY thing that brings all races, sides, and cultures together. This clip is an encapsulation of that. ✌

    • @h.w.h.9113
      @h.w.h.9113 Před 4 lety +3

      @Johnny Crustacean Holy Smoke ... and Eric Gales plays a normal right-handed Strat, only turned around strings reverse too ... never minded by myself 😳 2 real freaks !!!

    • @SuperDaish
      @SuperDaish Před 4 lety +5

      What keeps me going through the Plandemic is good music and the knowledge that the virus is a scam

    • @mattstephens6137
      @mattstephens6137 Před 4 lety

      @Vance Watley I agree that it's a scam, but I also believe that people are still dying from it. I believe that's what we call a false flag.

    • @SuperDaish
      @SuperDaish Před 4 lety +3

      @@mattstephens6137 I know of 3 people ( 1 friend and 2 friends of a friend. ) who've died in the last 7 weeks and each of their autopsy reports said Covid was the cause.
      1 died of choking on food. 1 had a heart attack and the 3rd was a car crash .
      So the figures are clear being cooked .
      For example If a person has AIDS and they have a heart attack and die , AIDS doesn't go down as the cause . Heart failure does .
      So I wonder why they're putting covid down ?????

  • @frankmousser8691
    @frankmousser8691 Před 2 lety +5

    The world needs more of this, pure joy!!

  • @deanblake5072
    @deanblake5072 Před rokem +6

    No debate, after 50 years as a blues lover , Joe is on the top shelf as the Best Blues guitarist in the world. ... And climbing. Awesome Joe

  • @michaeltedesco6567
    @michaeltedesco6567 Před 4 lety +469

    Not really a duel as much as a joyful celebration and demonstration of mutual greatness.

  • @davidneely9400
    @davidneely9400 Před 4 lety +21

    Watching the two of them both be amazed by the other's playing is the definition of "greatness recognizing greatness"

  • @vitalsound1727
    @vitalsound1727 Před 2 lety +1

    This is probably the best dual I’ve ever heard in my entire life

  • @morlock2086
    @morlock2086 Před 2 lety +5

    A Master Class by fantastic musicians. Wow.

  • @weoutchea3982
    @weoutchea3982 Před 4 lety +83

    High key a very important moment in guitar history right here

  • @bmim-sy6pc
    @bmim-sy6pc Před 3 lety +40

    In the time of division maybe this kind of brilliant music can bring us all together. I can only hope.

    • @randalllewis6309
      @randalllewis6309 Před 2 lety

      The Division has been planned since the 60's, they is no Division amongst the people only the one created to control us.

    • @tonymckinney1355
      @tonymckinney1355 Před 2 lety

      Music never bought people together. Just physically in an arena.

  • @nolanbaker5886
    @nolanbaker5886 Před 9 měsíci +4

    This might be the hardest anyone has ever rocked, and I'm a metal head!

  • @SUBRASHANKAR
    @SUBRASHANKAR Před 6 měsíci +2

    Wow !! Must have been like heaven during this jam !!! He was right - doesn’t get any better than this for aficionados

  • @8kenjacob
    @8kenjacob Před 3 lety +71

    For those who are not Familiar with Phrygian mode, it is one of many hundreds of scales in music. Each Scale creates its own type of mood. On the piano, you can create a Phrygian mode by starting on E and going up with all white notes. In fact, flamenco often uses the Phrygian mode.

    • @Jeff4014
      @Jeff4014 Před 3 lety +3

      I think only Eric gales did that mode correctly in this jam 9:38

    • @guitfinger
      @guitfinger Před 3 lety +10

      most of the time this is not phrygian, but harmonic minor 5 (g# instead of g)...just sayin' 😉

    • @TheHesseJames
      @TheHesseJames Před 2 lety +5

      Phrygian dominant is a good starting point for flamenco but you’ll still be missing two important notes. The flamenco scale has nine notes.

    • @seba6076
      @seba6076 Před 2 lety +13

      Are you Phrygian with me

    • @tunitoons3180
      @tunitoons3180 Před 2 lety +2

      It’s a minor, c major, ect

  • @yasseraman2060
    @yasseraman2060 Před 2 lety +39

    So nobody’s gonna talk about Eric’s upside down strings, mind blowing

    • @79who
      @79who Před 2 lety

      exactly what i noticed. this guy is mind blowing for real!!!

    • @robertashton8069
      @robertashton8069 Před 2 lety

      First saw him when he was 16, had the same setup!

    • @onvez123
      @onvez123 Před 2 lety

      That makes sense. I was getting confused by his finger placement.

    • @itsflyde
      @itsflyde Před rokem

      Just like Hendrix!

    • @collyernicholasjohn
      @collyernicholasjohn Před rokem

      Imagine what he could do playing natural 🤯 . ( He’s not a leftie).

  • @SpeesCees
    @SpeesCees Před rokem +2

    This isn't just music... this is a GREAT GIFT !

  • @razor75250
    @razor75250 Před 11 měsíci +3

    Two masters giving a master's class!!!!❤❤❤

  • @jonlennon3348
    @jonlennon3348 Před 4 lety +129

    Who in their right mind would thumbs down this performance.

    • @blackhegler
      @blackhegler Před 4 lety +8

      320 damn fools, Sir.

    • @dew02300
      @dew02300 Před 4 lety +4

      jon lennon Helen Keller.

    • @jonathantrauner5731
      @jonathantrauner5731 Před 4 lety +4

      @@dew02300 Helen Keller would have been hooked up...Period.

    • @RobertLandrum13
      @RobertLandrum13 Před 4 lety +3

      One of the greatest guitar performances of all time. I have no clue as to why someone would down vote this.

    • @LIKWID
      @LIKWID Před 4 lety +4

      333 people, I can't fathom 333 people hitting the dislike button. Why are they even on this video if this isn't what they like or enjoy listening too? :|

  • @Bengrindell92
    @Bengrindell92 Před 3 lety +19

    At 2:42 look at the happiness on Erics face when he turns something up on his pedals. You just know that he's ready

  • @javiermb6253
    @javiermb6253 Před 2 lety +1

    Jawdropping!!! In fact, my jaw is touching the floor. This is MUSIC!!!

  • @matiaslucasroger
    @matiaslucasroger Před 2 lety +7

    7:40 that moment is insane

  • @vondragonnoggin
    @vondragonnoggin Před 3 lety +17

    That was a treat. They complement each other completely. Watching with a smile on my face for that pure rock out session.

  • @adamhoisington9761
    @adamhoisington9761 Před 4 lety +20

    If that doesn’t put a smile on your face I don’t know what will

  • @giuseppeconti7363
    @giuseppeconti7363 Před 2 lety +3

    Eric gales is bloody genius , just blow me away everytime I listen to him performing live , joe bonamassa is a monster as well !

  • @RussellCatchpole
    @RussellCatchpole Před 2 lety +1

    This is the soundtrack in heaven.

  • @skepptix
    @skepptix Před 3 lety +5

    pretty sure my life has changed forever now that i watched this.

  • @avgjoegeek71
    @avgjoegeek71 Před 4 lety +6

    Love the way they fed off of each other. And both were blown away by each other.

  • @markmckay2478
    @markmckay2478 Před rokem +2

    Love how professional they are to crowd and each other no one is trying to do out each other and blasting one out beautiful

  • @pumpkin1982
    @pumpkin1982 Před 3 lety +22

    Got some Phrygian Dominant progression going on in that bridge and it’s delicious.

    • @rogermcintosh8432
      @rogermcintosh8432 Před 3 lety

      Had to google that one Jonathan, however you're absolutely right, as soon as you hear and understand the scale, their ripping solos come through clearly! Deadset legends, the pair of them! Looking forward to a Keeping the Blues Alive Cruise one day!

  • @gorgecoach
    @gorgecoach Před 4 lety +14

    Mr. Gales was on the south stage a year ago and owned the stage!!!And testify not only with his Strat but also with his words of redemption and the worth of life. Truly a great man.