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  • čas přidán 14. 08. 2024
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Komentáře • 171

  • @bresnato2319
    @bresnato2319 Před 5 lety +47

    Jesus how did you mix this intro?! This was so fire! The vocals were amazing and sounded perfect in the overall mix. Bravo dude great review too!

    • @LucasFowler
      @LucasFowler  Před 5 lety +5

      Thanks! I have a little bit of an ear and some experience with recording, but the Waves CLA plugins help A LOT.

  • @DennisAlvarezMusic
    @DennisAlvarezMusic Před 5 lety +27

    You sound better than who they're using since they screwed Mark over. Seriously, I enjoyed this video a lot! From one Funker to another. Great video Lucas! :-)

  • @mr.richiej6546
    @mr.richiej6546 Před 5 lety +9

    Lucas this inspired me to learn more about Mark Farner and he is very interesting .I truly had no idea they were that big with 10million albums sold in the first two years that's amazing and he has been through so much sense . It does show how you could get ripped off if your not careful what you sign as well. To have a collection of songs like that and no control is astounding...

    • @Mff48
      @Mff48 Před 2 lety +1

      pretty bad aint it!!

    • @nunyabusiness6691
      @nunyabusiness6691 Před 6 měsíci

      @@Mff48 Even worse, Mark said he forgave his former bandmates and is willing to tour with them. Its the other guys who refuse to tour with Mark.

  • @jshackelford31
    @jshackelford31 Před 5 lety +11

    Heard the name Grand Funk Railroad but never listened to them. After hearing you sing and play the chord riff I had to find that song. Well long story short just brought the Grand Funk album from iTunes. Thanks for giving me another amazing band to listen to.

  • @davidkastin4240
    @davidkastin4240 Před 5 lety +13

    Nice guitar. Love the Grand Funk riffs. One of my favorite bands

  • @ironeddie3911
    @ironeddie3911 Před 5 lety +11

    Dude I’m very impressed with the Singing! ☝️👍

    • @LucasFowler
      @LucasFowler  Před 5 lety +1

      Thanks! You might want to check out my previous band then, I sang 95% of that stuff.
      intertwyned.bandcamp.com/

    • @69zenos1
      @69zenos1 Před 5 lety +1

      get a long hair wig and you could be a Mark Farner tribute guy.

  • @danielforrestmusic
    @danielforrestmusic Před 5 lety +10

    This is what I would like to see a little more of. Voice is butter. Good job

  • @CHIG5748
    @CHIG5748 Před 3 lety +5

    That’s a strong vocal there brother. Performed with authority like Farner. Kudos. That guitar gave Farner a unique voice. Nice video!

  • @tomdrouhard3781
    @tomdrouhard3781 Před 5 lety +5

    Thanks so much for another great video! I remember back when I heard " hooked on love ", yeah I'm 63 years old. I was like, Yeaaah!!! I still love playing that song to this day.

    • @LucasFowler
      @LucasFowler  Před 5 lety +3

      One of my favorite tunes! Its all great, but the original 3 piece stuff is my favorite :)

    • @tomdrouhard3781
      @tomdrouhard3781 Před 5 lety

      @@LucasFowler Right On!

  • @tamarabradshaw4799
    @tamarabradshaw4799 Před 3 lety +3

    I’m not a guitar player but I am a GFR and Mark Farner fan. This helped me appreciate Mark’s riffs and playing even more. Your playing and voice are phenomenal as well. Thanks for the video, I really enjoyed your demo and playing!!!🤘Rock On!!!🎸

    • @LucasFowler
      @LucasFowler  Před 3 lety

      Thank you! I have been a GFR fan since I was very young. My first concert was GFR on the Bosnia tour in 1998. I have a really deep love and appreciation for Mark!

    • @briananthony1437
      @briananthony1437 Před rokem

      Hi Tamara ! You sure have Great music taste and appreciation for one of the worlds Best singer, songwriter, guitarist and front man Mark Farner ! What a Talent !
      I too am a musician and was greatly influenced by Mark Farners style and passion. If you can please listen to a song called Why on our channel revelation77 why youtube
      and let me know what you think ? I hope you enjoy our all original rock music ! Thanks !
      and Peace Always !

  • @northfunker
    @northfunker Před 5 lety +5

    Great job Marcus! Incredible singing. One thing that that makes it hard to cover GFR is the vocals, no one sings like Mark Farner. I had my Messenger for more than ten years. Good job on all the GFR covers, you are the only one I have seen that plays that chord correctly in the verse part of Are You Ready.

  • @kevin6385
    @kevin6385 Před 2 lety +2

    I'm amazed you're playing and singing this. I'm impressed Farner one of my favorites. I would love to get a Messenger guitar. He paid $200 for it in installments

  • @mr.richiej6546
    @mr.richiej6546 Před 5 lety +9

    Digging the vocal chops dude .

    • @LucasFowler
      @LucasFowler  Před 5 lety +1

      Thanks!

    • @louprancik2917
      @louprancik2917 Před 3 lety +1

      @@LucasFowler Been listening to a lot of grand funk lately and this popped up in my feed...goddamn brother, you sing your ass off! Much respect!

  • @paulj0557tonehead
    @paulj0557tonehead Před rokem +1

    Best guitar demo I've seen in a long time. I wish CZcams would show you up in my feed more. Great vocals too!

  • @Karl9263
    @Karl9263 Před rokem +1

    Great Sounding Messenger. You really have the Mark Farner Riffs Down. Really enjoyed the video and your playing!

  • @hurdygurdyguy1
    @hurdygurdyguy1 Před 3 lety +1

    When I dropped the needle on Live Album back in the '70's my ears popped!!! I love that raw growly tone on Farner's guitar! For whatever reason I'm just now finding out that tons xams from the Messenger!! Outstanding!

  • @sinsagoodmansbrother
    @sinsagoodmansbrother Před 3 lety +1

    Awesome! Got This Thing On The Move vocals are killing it!

  • @mahoganyrush300
    @mahoganyrush300 Před 2 lety +1

    I have one of these with mini engraved Gibson humbuckers from a 71 Les Paul. really awesome

  • @kidguzzi_chrisgalardi
    @kidguzzi_chrisgalardi Před 11 měsíci

    I can't watch this video enough times. Fantastic! Thanks for throwing some Winter and My Soul into the mix. One of my favorite GFR buried treasures!

  • @wheezyjefferson9136
    @wheezyjefferson9136 Před 5 lety +3

    Great vocals! Love that guitar too, my favorite color.

  • @kylemoran4343
    @kylemoran4343 Před 5 lety +3

    Such a cool guitar. Nice vocals too. With this guitar, you don't have to load it full of foam, and tape the sound-holes up like Mark did. Even though he did paint it kind a Frankensteinish, it looked Rock'n Roll... And they could tear it up back then !

  • @mattwalker5129
    @mattwalker5129 Před 4 lety +1

    I used to take No Doz and practice until 3am in my bedroom, with the sound going into my headphones so it wouldn't awaken my parents. 1970... I was 14. I loved Farner.

  • @jeremyledingham1496
    @jeremyledingham1496 Před 5 lety +1

    First Rock album I listened to as a kid an instantly wanted to start playing guitar and here I am 22 years old and I still love Grand Funk. Great video man I really enjoyed it!

  • @schreds8882
    @schreds8882 Před 5 lety +2

    Holy cow! You've been holding out on us. Sing more; I love your voice.

  • @markglew60
    @markglew60 Před 11 měsíci

    When I heard the guitar and Farner tone I really freaked out that someone was so interested in GFR and Mark Farner old school GF songs, playing and killer tones and bends that made him so famous. With the Messenger, Wah, fuzz tone etc. I saw Mark perform with this rig, effects, and West Amps multiple times in 1969,'70 and '71. The Wah- Wah was special with some kind of thyristor and was stolen once during a concert, by a young man. Terry asked him to please return it so Mark could finish the show, and he could have it at the end of the gig. Mark could easily drive audiences just wild, crazy, and they would riot on cue. Not bad rioting, but friendly rioting if you can believe it, not destroying anything but just grooving to the music. He could jump more than 6' in the air while playing a song and galloping frontwards and backwards at high speed across the stage. It's a real shame that a lot of the film of these concerts was lost, stolen or hidden from the public. It was, and still is unbelievable. A real testament to the Great Mark Farner and Grand Funk Railroad you have made right here. Thank You so much for this, Lucas.

  • @georgewhittaker929
    @georgewhittaker929 Před 4 lety +1

    Awesome .... my favorite band

  • @Hooknbookit
    @Hooknbookit Před 5 lety +4

    Sweet production man.

    • @LucasFowler
      @LucasFowler  Před 5 lety

      I appreciate it. This one took a little extra work for sure :P

  • @chiefkirk
    @chiefkirk Před 3 lety +1

    Awesome job brother. Grand Funk is my all time favorite group. Met Mark once. He's an incredibly nice guy. I covered several of his tunes with my band.

    • @briananthony1437
      @briananthony1437 Před rokem +1

      Hi Chiefkirk ! Right on ! One my my all time favorite bands also ! Especially Mark Farner for his singing playing and great songwriting ! What songs did you play by them?
      I also am a musician creating all original music with my wife Karin. I hope you can take a few moments and listen to our music on revelation77 why you tube See if you can hear and see the influences ? Hope you enjoy some new music, there is also a great song on our channel called Does it Really Matter you can find it revelation77 does it really matter youtube Feel free to let me know what you think, you opinion would mean alot to me coming from someone who has Great taste in music ! Thanks so much ! Peace Always ! Brian

  • @randydavis941
    @randydavis941 Před 5 lety +2

    From one GFR geek to another, you Rock!! Love the Funk

  • @Finnegan6674
    @Finnegan6674 Před 5 lety +2

    Mark stuffed his Messenger with foam and taped over the F holes to stop the squeal. and I think he also had the volume control bypassed so it was always wide open. But the Eastwood sounds real good.

  • @funkfan1751
    @funkfan1751 Před 3 lety +3

    Luv this stuff!! GFR has been my fav band since '69 and I too bought a Messenger from Eastwood. Seems like a really great guitar. I don't suppose you have time to work in some GFR lessons for me? No really I am serious. Let me know! I will pay too!

  • @charleshaman1782
    @charleshaman1782 Před 5 lety +4

    nice guitar ... sweet demo!

  • @jeffgraham9089
    @jeffgraham9089 Před 5 měsíci

    Great Vocals and playing!!

  • @vernontweed9669
    @vernontweed9669 Před 3 lety

    WOW !! You have a GREAT VOICE, Excellent guitar and bass playing skills. Your voice blew me away. ROCK ON !! Vernon Tweed - Delaware

    • @LucasFowler
      @LucasFowler  Před 3 lety

      Thank you, that makes me feel good :)

  • @Whitevaliantwarrior
    @Whitevaliantwarrior Před 3 lety

    🗣Excellent vocals & riffs 🔊🎵.

  • @funkfan1751
    @funkfan1751 Před 6 měsíci

    Cool! I finally figured out what you are playing for the Are You Ready Verses. E - C#/A pull-off G note on E-string and E. Makes a whole bunch of sense now!

  • @toddflowers8052
    @toddflowers8052 Před 5 lety +1

    Mark Farner, click thumbs up ! Dude that was awesome ! Please do more GFRR stuff !

  • @Casey_J96
    @Casey_J96 Před 5 lety +3

    Great job on the intro! That’s a cool guitar and the fuzz tone sounded awesome!

  • @glenrappold5393
    @glenrappold5393 Před 6 měsíci

    Awesome vocals, brother- nailed it!

  • @RickLaForce
    @RickLaForce Před 2 lety

    Great singing on this. You've got a real Kelly Hanson circa Hurricane thing going on. Very cool.

  • @MrRockinguitar
    @MrRockinguitar Před měsícem

    Incredible job Lucas !!!!!!!
    l

  • @JLSGuitars
    @JLSGuitars Před 3 lety

    You are a great singer and rocker!!!

  • @DonThorvund
    @DonThorvund Před 5 lety +1

    Great job and great work on the vocals as well!

  • @58MrMike
    @58MrMike Před 3 lety

    Interesting to hear all those old tones that i grew up with. Well done!

  • @dennisholiday1868
    @dennisholiday1868 Před 3 lety +1

    He should have done High On A Horse. When I first heard that song I was hooked on to Grand Funk Railroad.

    • @LucasFowler
      @LucasFowler  Před 3 lety

      That's a great track too. I'm sort of partial to "Anybody's Answer"

  • @jakdrpr2106
    @jakdrpr2106 Před 2 lety

    Wow this brings some memories on. Always wondered about that guitar since back in the day it was a subject of controversy.

  • @vernontweed9669
    @vernontweed9669 Před rokem

    WOW ! Lucas, Great vocals & mad guitar skills !! ROCK ON !!

  • @joecader
    @joecader Před 3 lety

    Getcha a Keeley fuzz head. That's what Mark says he uses. IT's a fuzz, it's a distortion, it's magic!

  • @glenkepic3208
    @glenkepic3208 Před 3 lety

    First off, Kick ASS intro ! Hell, whole demo rules !!
    Me, GFR fan since '71.
    saw a Messenger once, fabled Starving Musician, circa '99. $600. I stared at it then gave it a strum.
    Never plugged it in....knocked out to just see it !
    Eastwood got a great review in Guitar Shop years ago.

  • @webman1956
    @webman1956 Před 4 lety

    It`s cool to see Marks music live on although he still plays a mean guitar in his 70`s as I just saw him in Tyler Texas. Nice video!

  • @leonardsmith2170
    @leonardsmith2170 Před 2 lety

    Wow, dude. This is the first time that I've heard you play, and I have goosebumps. I was alive when this album came out and you have captured the GF sound. Great job. I'm subscribing.

  • @Trial212
    @Trial212 Před 5 měsíci

    Excellent review!! I just picked up a Micro Frets Spacetone. Mark spent some time playing one of those. Part of the reason I bought it, but mainly because it's an excellent guitar!!

  • @brucelittle3958
    @brucelittle3958 Před 4 lety

    Nice demo! Thanks!

  • @poodlenme
    @poodlenme Před 5 lety +1

    Dang Lucas! You can sing!

  • @gerryloughran1676
    @gerryloughran1676 Před 5 lety +1

    great intro ...they do really cool guitars, was going to buy 'Classic AC' as take on the Malcolm Young !

  • @rockerz57
    @rockerz57 Před 4 lety

    Got This Thing On The Move...man you killed it! Great job.

  • @georgelackey622
    @georgelackey622 Před 5 lety +1

    Killer job man!

  • @TheHacksawhixx
    @TheHacksawhixx Před 3 lety +1

    I just bought one of these. My jaw hit the floor when I found one in lefty.. Your playing is great. You should be doing instructional videos for Grand Funk songs, especially Upsetter.

    • @LucasFowler
      @LucasFowler  Před 3 lety

      Thank you :)
      I'm working on the teaching thing, teaching guitar is a different skill than playing guitar and I'm still new to that :P

    • @arthurbrody6047
      @arthurbrody6047 Před rokem

      @@LucasFowler I would love for you to do instructional videos! You really impressed me on how well you recreated Mark Farner's sound, He inspired me to start playing back in 71 but as much as I tried to emulate Farner's style, I could never capture it. I just started playing again on my Telecaster Deluxe and if you posted some songs, the Grand Funk universe will love you for it! Great job Lucas!

  • @mysterj1
    @mysterj1 Před 4 lety +4

    Wow...I admit I'm the Mel Schacher version of GFR fan (been playing bass since I heard the Live Album)...you really nail the tone and feel! Are You Ready AND Sin's A Good Man's Brother...wow! You are LEGIT!

  • @backlom
    @backlom Před 5 lety

    Yeah! Exercise those pipes! Great singing great song. Great review!

  • @PorchBass
    @PorchBass Před 5 lety

    Great to hear you sing! Good work

  • @saxonsteve
    @saxonsteve Před 3 lety

    Really digging All The GFR Songs! Ever consider starting your channel teaching GFR songs! You would be AWESOME!!!

  • @rharan1
    @rharan1 Před rokem

    Sounding good!

  • @ffieditor
    @ffieditor Před 3 lety

    that why Mark stuff the body with foam and tape over the holes to keep the vib down. Mark had his peddle setup to control every thing he want. Actual west has start build new one, mark talk about this in interview not to long ago. I can't tell you how long it been since I have heard a GOOD cover of Mark's work!

  • @simonverkerk8392
    @simonverkerk8392 Před rokem

    Crazy Good voice Dude!!!

  • @lavendarguitar5517
    @lavendarguitar5517 Před 3 lety +1

    Damn kid, you can sing.... WOW!!!!

  • @dcabinet
    @dcabinet Před 5 lety

    Vocals ROCKED!

  • @shaunw9270
    @shaunw9270 Před 5 lety

    Ace demo of an unusual guitar and great playing (and singing). Funny I never got into GFR and it's years since I listened to anything of theirs . Might have to go back and have another listen 😉👍

  • @easyriderm1314
    @easyriderm1314 Před 2 lety

    Alright man! Power to the People! Hahah! I’m a guitar player, and a solid Grand Funk Railroad freak, but I tell you, I’d pick up the bass behind you! Great playing

  • @northfunker
    @northfunker Před 5 lety

    I mean Lucas! Like the Farner tshirt on the wall.

    • @LucasFowler
      @LucasFowler  Před 5 lety

      Mark autographed it for me in 2005, its a cherished piece of memorabilia!

  • @RedBaronBandChannel
    @RedBaronBandChannel Před 3 lety

    Cool, we love GFR!!!

  • @scottroberts3801
    @scottroberts3801 Před 5 lety +1

    Killer intro ! Cool guitar. I really dig that green. I would've liked you to show a little of how the neck joint is though. I'm always interested in how different style guitars like that one are constructed, otherwise great demo and video.

  • @DavidS19551
    @DavidS19551 Před 3 lety

    Thought I was hereing Marc for a moment ..good job

  • @shilohstore6086
    @shilohstore6086 Před 5 lety +3

    Lucast a spell with your guitar!

  • @briananthony1437
    @briananthony1437 Před rokem

    Hi Lucas ! Thanks for the great video , I can tell you are real passionate about Mark Farners gifted songwriting and singing and guitar style ! You did a wonderful rendition of the songs ( Great vocals too!
    Can you do a video on the Micro frets Signature Guitar ( Mark played one quite often ) I bought a used one and it is a fantastic guitar , I think you would love it. !
    You can see me play it on revelation77 why you tube and also on a song called Dominoes are Falling. Hope you enjoy the original songs and the Great Guitar ! Thanks and Peace Always !

  • @Krispy1011
    @Krispy1011 Před 2 lety

    Man that was good - WOW

  • @aleixlozzano
    @aleixlozzano Před 4 lety +1

    GIVE THIS MAN A BEER, DAMN HE CAN SING!!!

  • @zone47
    @zone47 Před 4 lety

    Awesome do0d! YOu nailed a lot of that tone and playing!

  • @UriahRoxx
    @UriahRoxx Před 5 lety

    Awesome! Killer vocals too!

  • @timmyv694
    @timmyv694 Před 3 lety

    Killer vocals dude! ! I’ve never heard you sing before . I’m in shock 😳

    • @LucasFowler
      @LucasFowler  Před 3 lety +1

      Hey if you dig that you might like this:
      intertwyned.bandcamp.com/
      Two whole albums worth of me singing(albeit heavier stuff than this)

  • @DanTaylorSr
    @DanTaylorSr Před 4 lety

    Very nice. I own the axe and am very happy with it.

  • @briananthony1437
    @briananthony1437 Před rokem

    Great songs and very professional video production ! It sure would be nice to find an original with tha aluminum neck ! Do you remember Mark also played a Chrome Veleno guitar, made in St. Petersburg Florida ( A cool looking guitar all chrome with a aluminum neck and red ruby in the headstock.I believe it had Gibson humbucking pick ups. See what you think, you will find it's history very interesting ! Keep On !

  • @cgptony11
    @cgptony11 Před 3 lety

    You have a great voice

  • @BassinwBlitzn
    @BassinwBlitzn Před 5 lety

    Wow that cover was amazing

  • @davidzornes6863
    @davidzornes6863 Před 3 lety

    GREAT !!!!!!!

  • @anthonylaporta1986
    @anthonylaporta1986 Před 4 lety

    awesome

  • @DragonofLimerick
    @DragonofLimerick Před 5 lety

    pretty awesome singing and playing dude

  • @Anti_potaxies3000
    @Anti_potaxies3000 Před 5 lety

    Great!!!!!! Congrats

  • @that_thing_I_do
    @that_thing_I_do Před 7 měsíci

    You're good kid!

  • @jaelge
    @jaelge Před 2 lety +1

    Fawk, dude, you've got a hell of a nice vocal range.

    • @LucasFowler
      @LucasFowler  Před 2 lety +1

      Thanks, I appreciate the compliment :)

  • @Mff48
    @Mff48 Před 3 lety

    omg this is great!!!this guitar sound is sooo iconic! from one funk fan to another....has mark seen this i wonder??? have thought about giving those guys that masquerade as Gfr a few tips??? youre awesome!!!!!

    • @LucasFowler
      @LucasFowler  Před 3 lety +1

      I *think* maybe he saw it. I did get to interview him on the channel which was a highlight of my life!

    • @Mff48
      @Mff48 Před 2 lety

      @@LucasFowler oh i hope he did,must have felt great seeing you playin those riffs and that gorgeous shiny messenger!!! Think he knew they were going to start re making it,wasnt that when he discovered Don had taken his baby from the HOF museum??

  • @mattstandardthree3660
    @mattstandardthree3660 Před 5 lety

    Great stuff Lucas , I have been a great fan of the original Grand funk for many years, how about doing some of Marks tones from his amp stuff and a few lessons on their early stuff once again great stuff Cheers from bonnie Scotland

  • @Hooknbookit
    @Hooknbookit Před 5 lety +2

    Note squad.

  • @saddle8bag
    @saddle8bag Před 5 lety

    You have 8 silly/fun vids and then just bring one out of left field that just blows me away. Great job singing! I didn't see that coming.

  • @rolandgonzales5260
    @rolandgonzales5260 Před 3 lety

    If you want a closer Messenger tone, I'd suggest putting some DeArmond style pick-ups on it. Check out Guy Lee here on YT. He installed FrankenTone lil Chester DeArmond style pups on his and it sounds much closer to Farner's single coil tone. Those mini humbuckers just don't quite cut it compared to a real Messenger. I realize it's a tribute guitar, but since I have a real Musicraft Messenger, it is hard to emulate from a copy or tribute type guitar. Thanks for the demo.

    • @LucasFowler
      @LucasFowler  Před 3 lety

      Also the wooden neck and more traditional bridge, I don't think it will ever "clang" like the real deal. But I have thought about the DeArmond type thing, if I could find something that would fit without having to do too much to the guitar.

  • @saxonsteve
    @saxonsteve Před rokem

    Great Video and Playing! Can you give a run down of what kind of amp you're running though and are what kind of effects are using! I am a huge fan of GFR!!!

  • @MarshallAmpMan
    @MarshallAmpMan Před 2 lety

    Your sort of like the East coast version of Phil X. You can sing and play excellent!!!

  • @1thommyberlin
    @1thommyberlin Před 2 lety

    Ooookay. Not a big Mark Farner fan, but I LOVE this guitar, and want one. Badly. sadly it's in line after the rick 360 that I need more than my next breath.

  • @johneasler9967
    @johneasler9967 Před 5 lety

    Great, thanks

  • @bethlehemeisenhour8352

    Thumbs up.