thanks for all the amazing comments, everyone. before i started this song, my buddy Lou who was tech-ing for me and built those ROPPOLI amps handed me that beautiful NASH strat (belongs to my other buddy John) and said, "hey phil, stevie ray vaughn died 21 years ago." and i thought about that and got emotional and this is what came out. i don't think i could repeat it in a quazillion years.
Yea sometimes in a jam session magical things happen that we can stay up nights and days trying to play it again but it's hard to recreate something as sick as your jam here I feel ya
+pmoore4321 I've gotta put it an number 1. I like it better than Stevie Ray Vaughan's version. What other 4 have you heard that are competitive with it?
They say a guitar player’s unique tone comes from their hands, but that’s only half true; the other half comes from their heart and soul. I know this because I FELT it in my heart and soul. Phil X: you keep it real and play what you feel because it works man, it just works. Thank you
I love how Phil is not afraid to play up to and then past his abilities. Thats what was so great about Jimi Hendrix and Jimmy Page. They didn't fear sliding over the edge and thus greatness was achieved. When you aren't afraid it makes you unpredictable and thats exciting.
thanks eric, the story of this performance is that right before i went into it, my buddy Lou (of Roppoli Amps) said, "hey.... Stevie Ray Vaughn died 20 years ago, today" & i felt all this emotion come over me & what you hear here is the result. the funny thing about playing from the heart is that sometimes it's awesome and sometimes it's not. if i try to recreate this performance, i suck. that's why if you see us play for 2 hours and i don't play Little Wing, it's 'cause i wasn't feeling it.
*@ James Giardinazzo* `````````````````````````````````` There is nothing wrong with quoting another tune in the improv (when chord progression calls for it). The greatest jazzers have done it million times. Listen to "Cannonball" Adderley solos peppered with funny melodies borrowed from, sometimes, not very Bebop-ish tunes or Charlie Parker compositions written over the chord progression literally borrowed from other songs. It takes genius like *Phil X* to throw quotation into his improve and make it sound like his own. So, back off dude... 🐳
What’s so insane is that I listened to this performance and all I could say is that it was the most original, meaningful, soulful performance ever. Def channeled Jimi and SRV. Jimi’s 5/70 performance of LW at Berkeley used to be my fav performance of this iconic song. Until I saw this. Then I saw Phil X’s note saying even he knew it was a special performance.
Phil X is ALL OVER my feed for whatever the algorithm does… and I thank God… he’s so good and such a great family man! He said his playing suffered after he had his kids and they are a priority. Which is just reflective of what a great man he is… his kids will grow up and move on, and he will just be a better man for it… and he will be so glad for being there for them. Meanwhile, no one is seeing any downgrading of his playing AT ALL, if anything it’s even more tasty….
It's a guitarists song that's for sure. So many covers done in completely different ways and 90% of them you can't tell which one you would prefer. Kudos to Phil for such a dynamic performance and my respects to Jimi for such a great platform for generations following to get inspired.
Just love Phil....He is the guitar player I wish I could have been, and the version of "Little Wing" I wish I could play. I have been playing guitar for a long while but about 1% of Phils talent. I'm going to give it a shot. Hope I have enough time to pick up and steal some of his technique. If I can play about 25% of this version I will be blessed. I want to play this for my kids before "The Big Day". I'm on borrowed time as I have Cancer. Thank you Rocky and your crew for this wonderful Video. You have a gift as well. I wish I saw this many years ago. Tell Phil thank you for the music from me if you ever see him again. (I'm such a big fan)... Don't believe it when people say you can't take things with you when you finally head towards the light. Music is the one gift that will remain in your soul. GOD bless all of you....
Rocky here. Thanks for the "thank you". My camera partner that did all my video work with me (and this video of Little Wing) was Jacquie Macri. It's interesting timing on this particular post (comment), as we just came from the services for "her passing" an hour ago and we are having a nice lunch. She had cancer also like you. She would probably like this post and tell you, "It's a great idea, and you should do it". If she told you in person, you would do it, ha ha, she was inspiring and great. Thanks for the reply and get her done my friend. I'm sorry you're on this cancer journey, she would tell you to treat every day like Christmas.
Little Wing is now a rock standard that only the top players can seriously have a chance of doing it real justice. I have heard several covers of this piece of Jimi magic and this is the best, the feel, the tone and the restraint. Thank you Phil X.
+stevenjgw9 I'm not sure if "rock" is the word to be honest. I think that's one of the problems with it - that people think it's rock song, and it's more of a lullaby with a mentally loud guitar solo. (I know that babies don't like loud guitar solos, but fuckem. Lullabies are not all about the baby ffs) I've never heard it played properly to be honest - I don't think even Jimi got it right. Everyone over-doodles it. Over-rocks it.
I don't know how many times I have commented on this, but here's another. Apologies... It's just brilliant. Chops, tone, a great amp and great song. Music is, quite possibly, the greatest thing on the planet...
I've been listening to this song since 1970 - first Jimi's, then Derek and D's version, and Stevie Ray's later. Truly one of the very best (if not the best) version's of this song ever done. Mr. Phil X - hat's off to your sir, I'm not a musician, but I know tasteful playing when I hear it - and this is amazing. Really. Thank you for sharing. You need to do a live album.
It's not about hitting every note. When you hear the notes you want, you go for them. Sometimes you miss them. Listen to Michael Brecker, he was a master and it was common for him to crack notes going for them, usually in the altissimo register. Doesn't matter though, everyone listening knew what he was going for.
I have never heard a better version of this in my life! Better even than Jimi. Better than anything a studio ever put out. Some mighty tasty licks sprinkled in there, Phil! The greatest improvisation I've ever heard. Amazing! Just amazing! Cheers!
@philx1111 This is, what the blues and music generally is about... Emotion. Emotions can make you play things you couldn't even play after 30 years of practice. Really, really awesome stuff. I'm glad somebody got this properly recorded.
I saw this guy when he was starting out with Powder at a thing called Holbrookfest. I always thought his talent way exceeded that style of music. Glad to see him playing some heartfelt music. Keep on keepin on Phil!!
Rest in Peace Dan Snowden who put me on Phil x and this beautiful cover, his memory lives forever, but especially when i relisten to this song! Love you Snow, miss you! Hope you get to meet Jimmy in heaven.
Phil X is one hell of a guitarist or should I say artist this is the shiz nit thats for sure and great filming too I must say cheers and thank you for putting this up for us all to watch and listen too.
Mate, I saw this clip bout a year ago & it was the first time I heard Little Wing. Since then I've listened to Jimi, Stevie Ray & a few others & grew to love the song (even learned a basic version myself). Anyway, wanted to say I keep coming back to this clip cos it's unique & a real pleasure to listen to. A beautiful song played beautifully. Nice one Phil, you're a champ! All the best from Australia
This is awesome! Taking on a Hendrix classic is daring, the best have paid tribute by not parroting Jimi, but adding their spirit and style. Stevie Ray, Steve Vai, and now Phil. Nice!
@philx1111 glad someone recorded it ;) sitting here since 3 hours just this video me and a bottle of wine, and it couldnt get any better. Thanx 4 doing what u do.
@@sabahudincerimovic8372 yeah man, i agree with you, i should practice more. Everyone has something to learn. In your case, you should try to be nice to other people.
@@leonardociserza5029 point out whats not so nice about my answer. Its just a friendly tip, when i was a kid( not saying you are) i also searched for tabs, but now i can pretty much play something by ear. Its just experience, i know that, learn theory, most importantly triads, caged system, and major and relative minor. Dont try to memorize all the scales thats gonna limit you to stick in one bix only. Just experience man you will figure it out on your own man
@@sabahudincerimovic8372 thanks man, it is always good to receive tips from someone who is in another level. I'm studying now harmonic field, major/minor scales, penatatonics and music theory in general, in order to learn songs by ear and improvise. Looking at the neck of the guitar also helps a lot, i usually do that. It is a long journey. Have a good day!
@@leonardociserza5029 no problem man, just keep playing, you will eventually get really good. How i actually started to understand, i played some random video of a guy playing guitar and i would slow down youtube video and look at his fingers and guess where the notes are, thats also a very nice thing to do.
If I have to be honest I like this much more than the original Jimi's version. You're one of the most ten inspiring guitarists I ever listened to and I'm working to learn this song exactly as you do in the video, this is the best solo I've ever heard in 17 years
Bryan Grabowski, hey bryan do you play guitar ? Do you compose? Phil x solo was absolutely stellar... there is no need to get offended :) Jimi will always remain
thanks for all the amazing comments, everyone. before i started this song, my buddy Lou who was tech-ing for me and built those ROPPOLI amps handed me that beautiful NASH strat (belongs to my other buddy John) and said, "hey phil, stevie ray vaughn died 21 years ago." and i thought about that and got emotional and this is what came out. i don't think i could repeat it in a quazillion years.
Yea sometimes in a jam session magical things happen that we can stay up nights and days trying to play it again but it's hard to recreate something as sick as your jam here I feel ya
Thanks for sharing your gift, man.
Phil X should be up their with the greats .He is truly a brilliant individual.
Kicking Ass brother, pure Awesomeness!
That is such an epic performance! It just fucking oozes emotion.. 🎸 🎤 👑
I've been listening to different versions of this song for 40 years. This has to be in the top 5.
+pmoore4321 I've gotta put it an number 1. I like it better than Stevie Ray Vaughan's version. What other 4 have you heard that are competitive with it?
*@ pmoore4321*
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How about *Jimmie H* No.1, *Phil X* No.2, and the rest of the world in whatever order you wish...
+1!
1 JH 2 SRV 3 PX
well i think he scored number one with that solo ^^
And that mean a hell lot considering his elders
They say a guitar player’s unique tone comes from their hands, but that’s only half true; the other half comes from their heart and soul. I know this because I FELT it in my heart and soul. Phil X: you keep it real and play what you feel because it works man, it just works. Thank you
easily the best cover of this song..Phil nailed it
My God I'm late to the party, the most incredible performance ever thank u phil
that one man who can mix sweet child o mine in little wing
Phil, you are a rock guitar pioneer
Best version of little wing since Hendrix. Respect Phil \^^/
and stevie ray voughan is beter
If you were right I would agree with you.
I love how Phil is not afraid to play up to and then past his abilities. Thats what was so great about Jimi Hendrix and Jimmy Page. They didn't fear sliding over the edge and thus greatness was achieved. When you aren't afraid it makes you unpredictable and thats exciting.
I'm sorry but got that SRV part wrong. Just watch SRV Live at El Mocambo and judge for yourself.
Александр Суханов
EXACTLY the example I was thinking of...
You are completely incorrect about SRV. Have you watched any of his live performances?
True dat!
So much feeling. Best version. Unbelievable
thanks eric, the story of this performance is that right before i went into it, my buddy Lou (of Roppoli Amps) said, "hey.... Stevie Ray Vaughn died 20 years ago, today" & i felt all this emotion come over me & what you hear here is the result. the funny thing about playing from the heart is that sometimes it's awesome and sometimes it's not. if i try to recreate this performance, i suck. that's why if you see us play for 2 hours and i don't play Little Wing, it's 'cause i wasn't feeling it.
Still the best cover of Little Wing I've heard, all these years later.
this is the best tone Phil has ever had
Phil is a legit living legend for those who know. A master level musician.
That guitar solo is just perfect
Dear God, give me 20% of this guys skills....
ok …I have done so…now go into the world and ROCK
Rocco Astoria now go my son and roooooooooooooo-
*crosses all America looking for Hollywood...*
-oooooooooooooooock
Dear God excuse him for he knows not what he is doing with your song
Haha, I know exactly what you mean. Ridiculous isn't it? :P
@@vhollund It's ok, grandpa. Go get your adult diapers changed because I think your oatmeal is ready.
I'm 15 and have been playing guitar for 3 years. This guy has been a huge inspiration to me.
By far the best Little Wing perforamance!!! Phil x is the man!
Excellent job! Sounds awesome... nice guitar work. Beautiful tone from the Strat and VERY tasty licks. Solid drums and bass.
I love this guy... More people must learn about him, he is our biggest chance on keeping this music alive... Thanks phil...
This is just incredible playing! Every note has its meaning and place in his improvisation.
apart from the sweet child o mine part hahahah i think he was just having fun there
*@ James Giardinazzo*
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There is nothing wrong with quoting another tune in the improv (when chord progression calls for it). The greatest jazzers have done it million times. Listen to "Cannonball" Adderley solos peppered with funny melodies borrowed from, sometimes, not very Bebop-ish tunes or Charlie Parker compositions written over the chord progression literally borrowed from other songs. It takes genius like *Phil X* to throw quotation into his improve and make it sound like his own. So, back off dude... 🐳
pseudo intellectual
This is incredible, so much passion put into the performance. Hands down the best performance since Hendrix himself.
That tone.....goodness gracious
What’s so insane is that I listened to this performance and all I could say is that it was the most original, meaningful, soulful performance ever. Def channeled Jimi and SRV. Jimi’s 5/70 performance of LW at Berkeley used to be my fav performance of this iconic song. Until I saw this. Then I saw Phil X’s note saying even he knew it was a special performance.
This guy truly has talent.
This is just beautiful.. 7 minutes of pure music, created by a master of the electric guitar..
Phil X is ALL OVER my feed for whatever the algorithm does… and I thank God… he’s so good and such a great family man! He said his playing suffered after he had his kids and they are a priority. Which is just reflective of what a great man he is… his kids will grow up and move on, and he will just be a better man for it… and he will be so glad for being there for them. Meanwhile, no one is seeing any downgrading of his playing AT ALL, if anything it’s even more tasty….
Phil X is the man and his guitar reviews are the bomb
Thanks Phil and band , great interpretation , great song done their way , love it.
It's a guitarists song that's for sure. So many covers done in completely different ways and 90% of them you can't tell which one you would prefer.
Kudos to Phil for such a dynamic performance and my respects to Jimi for such a great platform for generations following to get inspired.
Thanks for the compliments, it is appreciated and thanks for watching.
Just love Phil....He is the guitar player I wish I could have been, and the version of "Little Wing" I wish I could play. I have been playing guitar for a long while but about 1% of Phils talent. I'm going to give it a shot. Hope I have enough time to pick up and steal some of his technique. If I can play about 25% of this version I will be blessed. I want to play this for my kids before "The Big Day". I'm on borrowed time as I have Cancer. Thank you Rocky and your crew for this wonderful Video. You have a gift as well. I wish I saw this many years ago. Tell Phil thank you for the music from me if you ever see him again. (I'm such a big fan)... Don't believe it when people say you can't take things with you when you finally head towards the light. Music is the one gift that will remain in your soul. GOD bless all of you....
Rocky here. Thanks for the "thank you". My camera partner that did all my video work with me (and this video of Little Wing) was Jacquie Macri. It's interesting timing on this particular post (comment), as we just came from the services for "her passing" an hour ago and we are having a nice lunch. She had cancer also like you. She would probably like this post and tell you, "It's a great idea, and you should do it". If she told you in person, you would do it, ha ha, she was inspiring and great. Thanks for the reply and get her done my friend. I'm sorry you're on this cancer journey, she would tell you to treat every day like Christmas.
@@rockynashfilms Thank you Rocky. Good advice. Every day like Christmas...She must have been a wonderful lady. Take care my friend.......
Little Wing is now a rock standard
that only the top players can seriously have a chance of doing it real justice.
I have heard several covers of this piece
of Jimi magic and this is the best, the feel,
the tone and the restraint. Thank you Phil X.
+stevenjgw9 I'm not sure if "rock" is the word to be honest. I think that's one of the problems with it - that people think it's rock song, and it's more of a lullaby with a mentally loud guitar solo. (I know that babies don't like loud guitar solos, but fuckem. Lullabies are not all about the baby ffs)
I've never heard it played properly to be honest - I don't think even Jimi got it right. Everyone over-doodles it. Over-rocks it.
I don't know how many times I have commented on this, but here's another. Apologies... It's just brilliant. Chops, tone, a great amp and great song. Music is, quite possibly, the greatest thing on the planet...
Phil's covers of this song are some of the best I have ever seen.
The best version of this song I have ever heard - sans the original. Thank you Phil!
OMG. This version is INCREDIBLE. Just amazing.
I've been listening to this song since 1970 - first Jimi's, then Derek and D's version, and Stevie Ray's later. Truly one of the very best (if not the best) version's of this song ever done. Mr. Phil X - hat's off to your sir, I'm not a musician, but I know tasteful playing when I hear it - and this is amazing. Really. Thank you for sharing. You need to do a live album.
This version still gets me emotional. Everything just came together in this piece. Amazing.
Just goes to show that tone and feel are 1000x more important than overloaded passing notes to sound "fast". Great job!
Was about time to drop by once again!Doesn't get old.
I cry for real. Outstanding.
Probably the most epic guitar playing I have ever seen I . Have to keep watching it
Amazing playing from all. Phil X at his best, having a solid rhythm section makes all the difference in the world.
Excellent phil nailed it tones of dynamics tone and feeling
damn, that intro to the last solo, I TOTALLY FLIPPED OUT, awesome !
Best little wing version Ive ever heard
I'm a HENDRIXIAN FREEK and I concur your thoughts as well. This is THE best re-make of Little-Wing. Imo
Gets better every time i watch this!!
Excellent photography, superb sound, sensational playing.
You dont hit every note, but you play with more feeling than most players, one of my fav guitarist out there! You kick serious ass bro!
Josh Wadsworth Jimmy didn't hit every note either.
It's not about hitting every note. When you hear the notes you want, you go for them. Sometimes you miss them. Listen to Michael Brecker, he was a master and it was common for him to crack notes going for them, usually in the altissimo register. Doesn't matter though, everyone listening knew what he was going for.
I'm still blown away by this and I've watch the video zillions of times ...
Wow! That first solo was just beautiful. Amazing performance.
Great player !!!
Greetings from Greece Phil X.
Give more to the people.
JAYYSSUUSSSS! How am i just hearing this now. Not many come close to SRV and Jimi but this, amazing!
Feeling it's all about feeling I'm damn near tearing up good job Philx
I have never heard a better version of this in my life! Better even than Jimi. Better than anything a studio ever put out. Some mighty tasty licks sprinkled in there, Phil! The greatest improvisation I've ever heard. Amazing! Just amazing! Cheers!
This video changed my life forever!!!
You are very welcome and thank you for the positive comments. Out pleasure!
He always keep the ora of whatever song he's playing but gives it the Phil X flavor with good taste....a true Maestro!
Good damm Phil. You stand world class. This is one of the best Jimmy transfer I have ever seen.
Phil is a great player and a great person
Blown Away.
Sorry Jimi but this is THE BEST version of little wing I have EVER HEARD! Absolutely awesome!
phil, that was by far the most sentimental song and playing i've listen from you.
@philx1111 This is, what the blues and music generally is about... Emotion. Emotions can make you play things you couldn't even play after 30 years of practice. Really, really awesome stuff. I'm glad somebody got this properly recorded.
Hands Down,The Best!!He made is his own,Love that guy!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Still amazing Phil Super Great performance
This is ridiculously good. omg
Little Wing one the great songs that's played so many ways.
I saw this guy when he was starting out with Powder at a thing called Holbrookfest. I always thought his talent way exceeded that style of music. Glad to see him playing some heartfelt music. Keep on keepin on Phil!!
Rest in Peace Dan Snowden who put me on Phil x and this beautiful cover, his memory lives forever, but especially when i relisten to this song! Love you Snow, miss you! Hope you get to meet Jimmy in heaven.
HOLY CRAP! NICE FREAKING WORK, MR. PHIL X! UNDERRATED PLAYER, ONE OF THE GREATS!!!!!!!!!!!!
He nails it every time!
Phil X!!! You are AWESOME!!!
Phil X is one hell of a guitarist or should I say artist this is the shiz nit thats for sure and great filming too I must say cheers and thank you for putting this up for us all to watch and listen too.
Love the tint on that fretboard
Mate, I saw this clip bout a year ago & it was the first time I heard Little Wing. Since then I've listened to Jimi, Stevie Ray & a few others & grew to love the song (even learned a basic version myself). Anyway, wanted to say I keep coming back to this clip cos it's unique & a real pleasure to listen to. A beautiful song played beautifully. Nice one Phil, you're a champ! All the best from Australia
that intro was cool as heck.sorry for my language
The grain on that Strat is beautiful!
best version ever !!!
The kit sound is beautiful. Nicely engineered. BAM !
This is awesome! Taking on a Hendrix classic is daring, the best have paid tribute by not parroting Jimi, but adding their spirit and style. Stevie Ray, Steve Vai, and now Phil. Nice!
This cover makes me feel so emotional it's unbelievable.
Best little wing performance since the man himself. Yes Phil X is extremely underrated
Great Job on a Classic
Right in the feels. So deep.
The guitar playing here is incredible. Such a great feel/tone. I'm loving how the chords sound.
@philx1111 glad someone recorded it ;)
sitting here since 3 hours just this video me and a bottle of wine, and it couldnt get any better. Thanx 4 doing what u do.
Phil's passion and energy for playing is just unbelievable... and you can hear that in his playing. And he doesn't even use drugs! :D
This is why Phil is my favorite guitarist. The 3 T's - Tone, technique, and tastefulness - He's got 'em all. Thanks for the upload.
This version deserves a tab, pure genius
You deserve more practice to figure it out on your own
@@sabahudincerimovic8372 yeah man, i agree with you, i should practice more. Everyone has something to learn. In your case, you should try to be nice to other people.
@@leonardociserza5029 point out whats not so nice about my answer. Its just a friendly tip, when i was a kid( not saying you are) i also searched for tabs, but now i can pretty much play something by ear.
Its just experience, i know that, learn theory, most importantly triads, caged system, and major and relative minor. Dont try to memorize all the scales thats gonna limit you to stick in one bix only.
Just experience man you will figure it out on your own man
@@sabahudincerimovic8372 thanks man, it is always good to receive tips from someone who is in another level. I'm studying now harmonic field, major/minor scales, penatatonics and music theory in general, in order to learn songs by ear and improvise. Looking at the neck of the guitar also helps a lot, i usually do that. It is a long journey. Have a good day!
@@leonardociserza5029 no problem man, just keep playing, you will eventually get really good. How i actually started to understand, i played some random video of a guy playing guitar and i would slow down youtube video and look at his fingers and guess where the notes are, thats also a very nice thing to do.
If I have to be honest I like this much more than the original Jimi's version. You're one of the most ten inspiring guitarists I ever listened to and I'm working to learn this song exactly as you do in the video, this is the best solo I've ever heard in 17 years
True!
originals are often superceded. but to write the very first version is quite different.
+1
Better that Jimi’s version ? Bite your tongue !
Bryan Grabowski, hey bryan do you play guitar ? Do you compose?
Phil x solo was absolutely stellar... there is no need to get offended :) Jimi will always remain
You are simply one of the most intuitive guitar players I have ever seen
Best Little Wing cover ever!
I like how Phil play, he put's soul in his performance, not just tecniques.
I was all like "pfff, just what we need, another Little Wing cover", now I've listened to it 7times!
I’ll take that any day of the week bro, thanks.
Such a pleasure to listen to
Speechless! OMG!
WOW! I'm speechless.