I was lucky enough to be at the recording of unplugged , They did the whole show twice and then some random songs that never made the album, Truly memorable day.
I was there. What a day. Clapton headlined .. The Who, Dylan, Alanis Morissette, Jools Holland. Incredible. Clapton’s set turned me on to the blues like nothing before .. changed my life. Truly epic.
This was co-written with Robert Cray, and he played on the original version. On the Journeyman album. That is the definitive version. Along with the times they’ve played it together since.
I’m actually a Guitarist and also from Saudi Arabia, and I’m big fan of Eric Clapton, Thank you Mr Palmisano We learned a lot from you and appreciate, God blessing..🙏🏻
This is a perfect example of why Clapton is my favorite. I just love the style, so smooth. Speed when it's needed and space when it's not. I also love your excitement when you study what these greats are doing and explaining it to us. I'm going to check out your lessons. I could use the help. Peace!
Clapton is my favorite player to ever live. My wife took me to see him in September of 2021 and he was 76 and still smokin'. His tone just literally fills the arena. It's amazing how truly massive he sounds and if you've ever heard him live I'm sure you know what I mean. Also Michael I recently started making youtube Shorts and sometimes get quite a bit of views but it seems like every Clapton song I put up there doesn't get hardly any views. Have you experienced that same kind of nonsense with the stupid algorithm? I hope your Clapton video blows up!
I’ve been waiting for years for people to react to this version. Thank you for being the first to do it. This version made me want to learn how to play lead. I was more than happy playing chords before hearing this
12:28 the thing is: he’s starting on B, the 9th of A but.. it actually works so well because it’s the third of G, which is the chord in the background harmony. That’s what Clapton genius is about.
With you on that, Frode. He always has a great band behind him, but that particular one, with Phil Palmer as his sideman and Nathan East on bass was quite something.
Finally, someone reacts to this version of Old Love, which I played as I went down for a serious operation knowing it could be the last thing I ever heard. I was prepared for every eventuality having listened to it. It speaks to me at the deepest level. This is my favourite guitar solo of Eric's and one of my favourite solos by anyone. The dynamics are gorgeous and those harmonics as he comes out of the solo are sublime. Even Andy Fairweather-Low is feeling it. Beautiful.
Chuck Leavell on that unplugged version, one of the best ever. He's on many of everyone's favorite Allman Brothers recordings as well. This song was co-written by blues great Robert Cray 🔥
My ex would always remark "chocolate bell" when I'd play this song at home and it puzzled me for quite some time. Then one day I finally asked her what was up with the chocolate bell thing? She told me that is what Eric says before the piano solo. I laughed on the floor atvtgst one, and corrected her with He's say Chuck Leavelle! She came back with an Emily Latella "Oh, never mind!"
I used to play this song in a cover band years ago. The progression is so cool that its hard to sound bad when you solo over top of it. Great tune and great request!
this is a great live version. It adds to the (also great) studio version where both Robert Cray and Eric solo, with their very different guitar "voices". Those two guitar solos, the interplay, the guitar voices reasoning, straightening things out between them drew me to the song on first listen 30 years ago. I love Robert's sometimes staccato type playing
This is a great Robert Cray song that EC took and mastered. That walk down is kind of like the Stairway to Heaven thing. I've played this with my band for many years now. Thanks for this one.
Kudos again for another outstanding vid Palmisano!!! Immensely entertaining to watch you do these on the fly. Love it. A great version, but must say, for me, the definitive 'live' performance of Old Love has to be the 24 nights version at the Albert hall. Next level phrasing. Clapton was at the peak of his powers during those shows. ✌🏼❤🎸
The Unplugged piano player was Chuck Leavell. He was a member of the Allman Brothers after Duane was killed, and he's been the keyboard player and Music Director for the Rolling Stones since 1981.
This is in the top five of claptons live performances for me. I'm really glad you took the time to break it down. There is an awesome performance of I shot the sheriff from crossroads 2010 if you look at more Clapton that would be worth considering!
@Michael.I love what you said about Clapton and why people love him.That was a very good explanation.Its so true.You dont have to love the guitar or understand it to know hes good.
I've been waiting awhile for you to do Clapton. I loved Journeyman, which he truly is one. He is a key centric soloist that sounds so tasty. Still my favorite guitarist, even after becoming so appreciative of others.
I always loved the version with him and Robert Cray on Night Music. Especially when Robert solos and plays a little nod to All your love which Clapton covered with John Mayall.
GREAT breakdown Michael. Feels for days! It's nice to hear such expression without digging too deep into the theoretical weeds. Had a chance to see Steve Gadd Band at a small club here in Seattle a year or two ago (sat center stage about 15 feet from his set). Never shows off. Doesn't need to. He just grooves and I could watch it all day. Michael Landau was playing guitar-incredible player with a really unique style. Highly recommended! It's a can't miss show if he ever comes through Baltimore. Thanks Man!
His album version of Holy Mother is a case in point for simplistic voicing as I listened to that for the first time in nearly 30 years and could recall every line.
I love when hes playing it with Robert Cray - uTube - not sure which show maybe Sat night live - Hes wearing a purple suit jacket if that helps identify the performance. His voice is amazing here. The guitar work playing off each other is killer
It was late night the Dave Koz show. Stevie Ray was on. House band had Hiram Bullock. Used to stay up to watch it. No more of these shows anymore. And Eric and co-writer Robert did old love and I thought a second song.
This song showcases imo what makes clapton so good,Its beyond tastefull.This is what singing with the guitar sounds like.Every note counts, and his vibrato.Shakes me to the core, just love it.Hes so clean its unreal.Doesnt underplay, or overplay.Im not confused on why he was called god.Thanks for the video!!!
I'm so glad Michael's giving Clapton some love. haha. So many people go for the busy players. I just love the feel Clapton's music conveys. Quality over quantity.
This is my first time seeing a video of yours ... SUBSCRIBED!! Wow, dude ... on a planet of 8 billion (or whatever) and I can see endless people who love music from every nation, I'm hard pressed to think of a single person who, clearly, loves music as much as you do. You are a phenomenal musician, again -- clearly, (your ear is impressive AF), but rather than pimp yourself, you are pimping wonderful music for its own virtue. I instantly fell in love with your channel.
Youre so right to point out how Steve Gadd plays in the pocket. What a drummer!! Speaking of which, have you checked out 'I Shot The Sheriff' from the very same show? If not, it's a must. The way Eric and Steve partner up in it is phenomenal. And Eric's playing, IMO, surpasses even Old Love.
I carried a picture of EC in my guitar case for a couple of years. Don't know if I got any better because of it but he inspired me every time I opened my case. I'm 68 now and he still amazes me with his choice of notes.
Hey Michael, I just love your lessons and enthusiasm for music and guitar. Great tutorial on this song. I had to go and watch it fully and did with earphones on and kicked back on the lounge with the lights off. Such a soulful piece for me. Thanks also to your Saudi subscriber for sending this to you.
E.C.'s "Old Love" is always beautiful, and the " 24 Nights" version is sublime. E.C. is a respectful story teller. He has always repeated himself, because sometimes people don't hear it the first time. I'm a devoted fan of his since '69. Very much enjoyed your breakdown. Subscribed. TYVM
I was looking at your video and saw another video right by yours of my guitarist in a band we put together called Contra Band. He is a great musician and helped me write a few songs, we had a really good time in that band. We had an ex punk drummer who was also versatile and an American on bass and guitar, plus a violinist/ guitar and bass player. A good outfit and lots of funny. We are all old men now. I am a big Clapton fan since the Yardbirds time, listen to the damned tune and then mess around. I just got the music sheet and played what it told me to and had the chords down in a few minutes!
This song was co-written by Clapton and Robert Cray, and the original version on the Journeyman album has them both playing on it. They’ve played it together live periodically since then. As for the rest of the commentary - this is the whole point of blues. Whether it’s Clapton or B.B. King. It’s all about expression. What B.B. called “speaking with good diction”. The simplicity of the blues is what leaves it wide open to improvisation and expression, and that is the whole point of it. Pure feeling and communication.
That was Possibly the most intelligent ‘reaction’ video I’ve ever watched. Michael, your explanation of ‘what makes Clapton Clapton’ or or as Uncle Rick would put it, what makes him ‘great’ might just be the best overview of Clapton I’ve ever heard and I’ve seen him live at least half a dozen times since the late 80s. Also your playing in your example of ‘singing’ and building a story at the end there was superb and articulated perfectly your point. Can I ask what amp you are using, it’s a lovely tone?
I'm pausing on the 16minute. Now I understand that not only you have played this over-and-over but you also have the tabs lying around for you to check every time you look below. Yeah, I also noticed an auxiliary text message with additional info. Got it all, my man! (😂🤣😂 just kidding) It's absolutely terrific your skills and teachings. Amazing! Thank you very much, Michael. PS: while at this I thought it would be also a long great video if you covered the David Gilmour's solo of Berlin's Pink and Velvet. I'm sure you'd find many interesting great things to cover there 😉 ... and what about Kenny Wayne Shepherd style? There's definitely something unique about it ("Deja Voodoo" and "Blue on Black", for example)
The Am part It’s just Am w a “line cliche” (descending chromatic line) It’s a stock progression in manysongs Am, Am/g#, Am(7)/g, Am/f# (Am/f# is another way of spelling F#m7b5)
Very interesting analogy between people speaking and Clapton-style soloing. I’ve never thought about it that way, but it completely makes sense. Maybe this is why the majority of the typical “greatest guitarists ever” lists are usually pentatonic based players.
I love pentatonics. And that’s what my ear gravitates towards. The people that make fun typically chuggers don’t realize that those pentatonics scales are used for rock, classic rock, pop, blues obviously, funk and I play them over RnB which I love so although some guys love prog rock or math rock I find it boring and has no melody whatsoever. It’s just fast scales. Boring. Love the pentatonics.
@@Utubewrk123 heard the name Chris Duarte but never heard his music and I've never heard of the other guy you mentioned before. As far as fandom goes I'm mostly a 1980s hard rock and metal guy. And a 70s classic rock guy (mostly whatever was on the radio). I've only dabbled in contemporary blues more recently and still have never gotten into other stuff like jazz. As far as guitar companies endorsing youtubers and tick-tok creators versus a good artist who's obscure and therefore doesn't have a big enough following to get an endorsement, I don't get how that relates to me not knowing an old song.
I envy you Michael with your musical ear (a gift most of us don't have). I have two personal descriptions that I call: "fast ears" and "hear in 3D". "Fast ears" is just the ability a few people have to listen to a lead run at tempo once, and then play it back (maybe not note-for-note but pretty close). "Hear in 3D" is the ability a few people have to listen to chord progressions once and then play them back mostly accurately. One can have 20+ years of experience on guitar, and then a teenager down the street with "fast ears" and "hear in 3D" gifts can pick up a guitar for the first time and within six months have you asking "how do you do that again?".
The more I listen to Clapton the smaller he gets. He is a better than average professional guitar player and a very good singer. He is not what I thought as a kid. I have seen hundreds better. He never surprises me. He is so derivative of so many Blues players.
I was lucky enough to be at the recording of unplugged , They did the whole show twice and then some random songs that never made the album, Truly memorable day.
Wow....I am jealous
Every Clapton fan praises his guitar playing and should. But,he’s also a very good soul singer!
I was there. What a day. Clapton headlined .. The Who, Dylan, Alanis Morissette, Jools Holland. Incredible. Clapton’s set turned me on to the blues like nothing before .. changed my life. Truly epic.
Wow I'm jealous must have been a helluva show!!
This is the ripping Clapton we all love! Cream era/style solo, but with a clean Strat tone. Love it.
The original unplugged version was by far the best version I‘ve ever heard. Chuck Leavell was on the piano, and he was amazing!!!❤❤
That was one of the best acoustic guitar solos I’ve ever heard
My favourite piano solo ever.
@@r1cha4d I meant the original unplugged version on MTV.
This was co-written with Robert Cray, and he played on the original version. On the Journeyman album. That is the definitive version. Along with the times they’ve played it together since.
I’m actually a Guitarist and also from Saudi Arabia, and I’m big fan of Eric Clapton, Thank you Mr Palmisano We learned a lot from you and appreciate, God blessing..🙏🏻
This is a perfect example of why Clapton is my favorite. I just love the style, so smooth. Speed when it's needed and space when it's not. I also love your excitement when you study what these greats are doing and explaining it to us. I'm going to check out your lessons. I could use the help. Peace!
Probably my favorite Clapton song even with so many greats to choose from
Clapton is my favorite player to ever live. My wife took me to see him in September of 2021 and he was 76 and still smokin'. His tone just literally fills the arena. It's amazing how truly massive he sounds and if you've ever heard him live I'm sure you know what I mean. Also Michael I recently started making youtube Shorts and sometimes get quite a bit of views but it seems like every Clapton song I put up there doesn't get hardly any views. Have you experienced that same kind of nonsense with the stupid algorithm? I hope your Clapton video blows up!
I’ve been waiting for years for people to react to this version. Thank you for being the first to do it. This version made me want to learn how to play lead. I was more than happy playing chords before hearing this
12:28 the thing is: he’s starting on B, the 9th of A but.. it actually works so well because it’s the third of G, which is the chord in the background harmony.
That’s what Clapton genius is about.
Why is it not the 2nd??
@@docamosroxie8686B is Gs 3rd
My favorite version is the one from "24 nights". The solo there is just outstanding!
THIS! Best version hands down.
With you on that, Frode. He always has a great band behind him, but that particular one, with Phil Palmer as his sideman and Nathan East on bass was quite something.
True
Agreed
Yes!
Finally, someone reacts to this version of Old Love, which I played as I went down for a serious operation knowing it could be the last thing I ever heard. I was prepared for every eventuality having listened to it. It speaks to me at the deepest level. This is my favourite guitar solo of Eric's and one of my favourite solos by anyone. The dynamics are gorgeous and those harmonics as he comes out of the solo are sublime. Even Andy Fairweather-Low is feeling it. Beautiful.
Chuck Leavell on that unplugged version, one of the best ever. He's on many of everyone's favorite Allman Brothers recordings as well. This song was co-written by blues great Robert Cray 🔥
My ex would always remark "chocolate bell" when I'd play this song at home and it puzzled me for quite some time. Then one day I finally asked her what was up with the chocolate bell thing? She told me that is what Eric says before the piano solo. I laughed on the floor atvtgst one, and corrected her with He's say Chuck Leavelle! She came back with an Emily Latella "Oh, never mind!"
I used to play this song in a cover band years ago. The progression is so cool that its hard to sound bad when you solo over top of it. Great tune and great request!
Saw him in concert back in my day. Soul crushing music that hits every nerve in your body. Oh yea!
Thank you for taking my react request! I appreciate you Michael! ❤
Thanks
You should see the version he does with Robert Cray on David Sandborns show. Fun fact Robert Cray co wrote the song with him.
Chuck Leavell played the keyboard for Old Love on the Unplugged. That session got me hooked on guitar, and I've been playing ever since.
Saw him in Tokyo last month. Dude still has it
The BEST ERIC CLAPTON song
This whole concert was one of his best
One of my all time favorite guitar solos! An all around gem when adding in the rest of the talent on the stage.
Clapton is headlining the concert for Jeff Beck May 22 and 23 at Royal Albert Hall
That unplugged solo is one of my favorites
Eric surrounds himself with the best. My favourite- no one moves me like Clapton and he's far and away my favourite live performer.
Clapton himself has said when he's soloing he's just singing through his guitar great job Michael!!
If you listen to the unplugged version you can hear him humming what he wants to play just before he plays it. Great video - thanks
this is a great live version. It adds to the (also great) studio version where both Robert Cray and Eric solo, with their very different guitar "voices". Those two guitar solos, the interplay, the guitar voices reasoning, straightening things out between them drew me to the song on first listen 30 years ago. I love Robert's sometimes staccato type playing
I've wanted you to do this song for so f*ing long! Thank you for this, brother!
This is a great Robert Cray song that EC took and mastered. That walk down is kind of like the Stairway to Heaven thing. I've played this with my band for many years now. Thanks for this one.
Damn we never hear enough about Robert Cray.....saw him with EC about 20 years ago and I believe Cray was better....
@docamosroxie8686 Robert Cray is real good, very underappreciated as a guitar player and vocalist.
Eric and Robert wrote it together.
Kudos again for another outstanding vid Palmisano!!! Immensely entertaining to watch you do these on the fly. Love it. A great version, but must say, for me, the definitive 'live' performance of Old Love has to be the 24 nights version at the Albert hall. Next level phrasing. Clapton was at the peak of his powers during those shows. ✌🏼❤🎸
I was there, £8 a ticket. Alanis Morrisette, the Who, Bob Dylan and EC.
The Unplugged piano player was Chuck Leavell. He was a member of the Allman Brothers after Duane was killed, and he's been the keyboard player and Music Director for the Rolling Stones since 1981.
Should really do the one with Robert cray as this is a co write.
This is in the top five of claptons live performances for me. I'm really glad you took the time to break it down. There is an awesome performance of I shot the sheriff from crossroads 2010 if you look at more Clapton that would be worth considering!
My all time favorite Clapton song. This is the song that made me a fan. One of the 1st songs I ever learned on guitar.
I Shot the Sheriff (Live Crossroads 2004) is my personal favourite 😁
@Michael.I love what you said about Clapton and why people love him.That was a very good explanation.Its so true.You dont have to love the guitar or understand it to know hes good.
I've been waiting awhile for you to do Clapton. I loved Journeyman, which he truly is one. He is a key centric soloist that sounds so tasty. Still my favorite guitarist, even after becoming so appreciative of others.
I always loved the version with him and Robert Cray on Night Music. Especially when Robert solos and plays a little nod to All your love which Clapton covered with John Mayall.
8.15 is exactly the descending line. I leaned this song for a gig some 30’years ago and that’s precisely how I played it using barre chords I think.
GREAT breakdown Michael. Feels for days! It's nice to hear such expression without digging too deep into the theoretical weeds.
Had a chance to see Steve Gadd Band at a small club here in Seattle a year or two ago (sat center stage about 15 feet from his set). Never shows off. Doesn't need to. He just grooves and I could watch it all day. Michael Landau was playing guitar-incredible player with a really unique style. Highly recommended! It's a can't miss show if he ever comes through Baltimore. Thanks Man!
His album version of Holy Mother is a case in point for simplistic voicing as I listened to that for the first time in nearly 30 years and could recall every line.
Thanks. I like that idea to check what’s not there to help find what is there..
I love when hes playing it with Robert Cray - uTube - not sure which show maybe Sat night live - Hes wearing a purple suit jacket if that helps identify the performance. His voice is amazing here. The guitar work playing off each other is killer
It was late night the Dave Koz show. Stevie Ray was on. House band had Hiram Bullock. Used to stay up to watch it. No more of these shows anymore. And Eric and co-writer Robert did old love and I thought a second song.
This song showcases imo what makes clapton so good,Its beyond tastefull.This is what singing with the guitar sounds like.Every note counts, and his vibrato.Shakes me to the core, just love it.Hes so clean its unreal.Doesnt underplay, or overplay.Im not confused on why he was called god.Thanks for the video!!!
I'm so glad Michael's giving Clapton some love. haha. So many people go for the busy players. I just love the feel Clapton's music conveys. Quality over quantity.
This is my first time seeing a video of yours ... SUBSCRIBED!! Wow, dude ... on a planet of 8 billion (or whatever) and I can see endless people who love music from every nation, I'm hard pressed to think of a single person who, clearly, loves music as much as you do. You are a phenomenal musician, again -- clearly, (your ear is impressive AF), but rather than pimp yourself, you are pimping wonderful music for its own virtue. I instantly fell in love with your channel.
One of my all time favourite solos of Eric.....alongside with the one at First Crossroads at madison Square garden.
One of my favourite all time songs! And I think has some of the most beautiful lyrics
The version on 24 nights is the absolute best version ever. Give it a listen.
Youre so right to point out how Steve Gadd plays in the pocket. What a drummer!! Speaking of which, have you checked out 'I Shot The Sheriff' from the very same show? If not, it's a must. The way Eric and Steve partner up in it is phenomenal. And Eric's playing, IMO, surpasses even Old Love.
I carried a picture of EC in my guitar case for a couple of years. Don't know if I got any better because of it but he inspired me every time I opened my case. I'm 68 now and he still amazes me with his choice of notes.
This is the kind of music. That makes me think. Now i know why music can make people cry.
Clapton is Clapton.... So great!!!!! And "Bad Love" is a great tune as well
One of my favorite Clapton songs..
Great breakdown, Michael. Thanks. Clapton is simply a very intelligent crafter of chord progressions!
Hey Michael, I just love your lessons and enthusiasm for music and guitar. Great tutorial on this song. I had to go and watch it fully and did with earphones on and kicked back on the lounge with the lights off. Such a soulful piece for me. Thanks also to your Saudi subscriber for sending this to you.
The bass choices on this song are fantastic.
The first 30-seconds of this version is pure brilliance.
The section at 6.50 is just a 3 note chord with a chromatically descending bass line. Am at 5th fret then A on D strand moves to G#, G, F#
Thanks Mike
E.C.'s "Old Love" is always beautiful, and the " 24 Nights" version is sublime. E.C. is a respectful story teller. He has always repeated himself, because sometimes people don't hear it the first time. I'm a devoted fan of his since '69. Very much enjoyed your breakdown. Subscribed. TYVM
I was at this concert! It was amazing! There was also Alanis Morrisette, Bob Dylan, and the Who
Love when you do songs that I’m currently working on! So helpful.. thank you!
Reminds me of Chet Atkins and Jerry Reed’s “Sneaking Around”. I think same key and similar walk down
The color of that strat❤❤❤❤
I was looking at your video and saw another video right by yours of my guitarist in a band we put together called Contra Band. He is a great musician and helped me write a few songs, we had a really good time in that band. We had an ex punk drummer who was also versatile and an American on bass and guitar, plus a violinist/ guitar and bass player. A good outfit and lots of funny. We are all old men now. I am a big Clapton fan since the Yardbirds time, listen to the damned tune and then mess around. I just got the music sheet and played what it told me to and had the chords down in a few minutes!
Yes,Thanks.Chuck Leavell on piano. Love your VLOG.
This song was co-written by Clapton and Robert Cray, and the original version on the Journeyman album has them both playing on it. They’ve played it together live periodically since then.
As for the rest of the commentary - this is the whole point of blues. Whether it’s Clapton or B.B. King. It’s all about expression. What B.B. called “speaking with good diction”. The simplicity of the blues is what leaves it wide open to improvisation and expression, and that is the whole point of it. Pure feeling and communication.
Incredible music
This chord progression is so captivating. Probably my favorite Clapton tune. The Unplugged version is my favorite version.
👍👍❤
That was Possibly the most intelligent ‘reaction’ video I’ve ever watched. Michael, your explanation of ‘what makes Clapton Clapton’ or or as Uncle Rick would put it, what makes him ‘great’ might just be the best overview of Clapton I’ve ever heard and I’ve seen him live at least half a dozen times since the late 80s. Also your playing in your example of ‘singing’ and building a story at the end there was superb and articulated perfectly your point. Can I ask what amp you are using, it’s a lovely tone?
I'm pausing on the 16minute. Now I understand that not only you have played this over-and-over but you also have the tabs lying around for you to check every time you look below. Yeah, I also noticed an auxiliary text message with additional info. Got it all, my man! (😂🤣😂 just kidding)
It's absolutely terrific your skills and teachings. Amazing!
Thank you very much, Michael.
PS: while at this I thought it would be also a long great video if you covered the David Gilmour's solo of Berlin's Pink and Velvet. I'm sure you'd find many interesting great things to cover there 😉
... and what about Kenny Wayne Shepherd style? There's definitely something unique about it ("Deja Voodoo" and "Blue on Black", for example)
If you want some remarkable Clapton look up Gin House from 1999 Yokohama
I was listening Sean Mann’s version when this popped out. Check it out its amazing ✌🏻
"Found peace in exploring music". A beautiful truth. Thank you @HamadEdits.
Been watching/listening to him since ‘63, never tire if his diversity.
First notes..... Now that is a STRAT on steroids. Beautiful.
Clapton in a black tee and Gadd on drums.
As great as this version is, the “24 Nights” version is way better. Much more expressive and soulful.
Mayer has a couple great versions of Old Love, one solo at Red Rocks and another sitting in with Phillip Phillips, they absolutely murder
hey Michael your videos are cool and your insight is very much appreciated
Michael - love it, great live version ! Curious if EC using the 9 works because it is the also the 3 of the G chord in the profession ?
All the tone is in those 1988 Lace Sensor pickups. 🤭
Love this song. JJ Cale does this to . I think
Chuck Leavell played piano on unplugged
The Am part
It’s just Am w a “line cliche” (descending chromatic line)
It’s a stock progression in manysongs
Am, Am/g#, Am(7)/g, Am/f#
(Am/f# is another way of spelling
F#m7b5)
Very interesting analogy between people speaking and Clapton-style soloing. I’ve never thought about it that way, but it completely makes sense. Maybe this is why the majority of the typical “greatest guitarists ever” lists are usually pentatonic based players.
I love pentatonics. And that’s what my ear gravitates towards. The people that make fun typically chuggers don’t realize that those pentatonics scales are used for rock, classic rock, pop, blues obviously, funk and I play them over RnB which I love so although some guys love prog rock or math rock I find it boring and has no melody whatsoever. It’s just fast scales. Boring. Love the pentatonics.
@@Utubewrk123 yeah, I couldn’t agree more. The super technical stuff just doesn’t appeal to me as much either.
@@NickJardineyep. Thanks. Someone gets it.
This is cool. I was familiar with the Clapton song 'Bad Love' never heard 'Old Love' before.
@@Utubewrk123 heard the name Chris Duarte but never heard his music and I've never heard of the other guy you mentioned before. As far as fandom goes I'm mostly a 1980s hard rock and metal guy. And a 70s classic rock guy (mostly whatever was on the radio). I've only dabbled in contemporary blues more recently and still have never gotten into other stuff like jazz. As far as guitar companies endorsing youtubers and tick-tok creators versus a good artist who's obscure and therefore doesn't have a big enough following to get an endorsement, I don't get how that relates to me not knowing an old song.
Chuck leavell on piano for Clapton unplugged
Chuck Leavell played for the Allman Brothers and many more!!
I envy you Michael with your musical ear (a gift most of us don't have).
I have two personal descriptions that I call: "fast ears" and "hear in 3D".
"Fast ears" is just the ability a few people have to listen to a lead run at tempo once, and then play it back (maybe not note-for-note but pretty close).
"Hear in 3D" is the ability a few people have to listen to chord progressions once and then play them back mostly accurately.
One can have 20+ years of experience on guitar, and then a teenager down the street with "fast ears" and "hear in 3D" gifts can pick up a guitar for the first time and within six months have you asking "how do you do that again?".
Eric’s voice is pretty good too.
really enjoyed this one MP. Also nice to see you stretching out your chops and not being so snappy:)
Love Clapton!!
Would love to see a breakdown of Def Leppards "Love Bites"
From Saudi eh - let’s hope he keeps his head!
Check out any of King King's live versions.
The more I listen to Clapton the smaller he gets. He is a better than average professional guitar player and a very good singer. He is not what I thought as a kid. I have seen hundreds better. He never surprises me. He is so derivative of so many Blues players.