Love Adam’s reharms because they are so tasteful. Like a lot of people, he could throw a shit ton of dense harmony that scares off the majority of people, but he doesn’t, he uses very colorful chords with well written progressions that complement the songs melody.
After hearing the full John Mayer version, it’s cool to come back to this video and listen to it again. Y’all did such a nice job with the arrangement and performance here. Thanks for this!
@@frevolo if mayer can prove he had the the recording before then he has the copyright. Seeing as they took the melody for the chorus, I don't think Adam and Mary would ever have a chance of getting it.
I'm so satisfied that I called the IV chord modulation before you said it. Totally an intuitive choice, and there's that feeling of warming/settling into the modulation. Awesome work you all!
I love how collaborative you all were in the process. It's seriously fun to see musicians do what they do best and add their own flavor to the track. Looking forward to more of these style vids!
This is getting out of hand in the most beautiful and amazing way possible. You guys are bringing the collaborative and interactive possibilities of the internet to whole new heights, diluting the borders between an artist and his fans. Glad for the opportunity to watch this unfold. By the way, I'm gonna transcribe the crap out of that guitar solo and steal some of those licks for myself 😊
I feel like I will like this version more, absolutely no shade to John Mayer.. but the musician in me will love these chord changes and musical approach more. But I'm sure his actual real version will have a different but still awesome vibe.
This is really wonderful! You make a totally great version. But the most touching thing is that it really puts Mary Spenders singing at the forefront!!!!!! And Mary Spender herself. Words are not enough. All you guys shuold go on tour with Mayer.
My first post here Adam ... Loved how you brought me right back to my 80s college days, bar band singer, backed by a bunch of music school students mixing up the sets with Weather report and a host of eclectic sets of material - 70s acid classics and funk, country rock, folk, reggae, ska and of course quality pop of the day including Toto. John Mayer was just a toddler - you and Mary weren't even born. But your mashup / re-arrangement of this not-yet- released-song really took me back. Both you and Mary and faves of my YT travels. Makes me happy to see y'all loving the 80s - back then it was music we loved to hate.
Heavy Weather is _essential_. Uniformly 5-star reviews, jazz album of the year, Grammy Hall of Fame recording, many top NNN albums of all time lists, etc.
Mary's a massive Mayer fan so I think she's happily have paid .him. to be a part of this. That said, her song is called "Use Me", so maybe that's a clue ...
15 minutes of being transported back to my college days and doing homework on Sunday nights with what was yet to be named Smooth Jazz playing in the background
Adam Neely doing smooth Jazz did not surprise me 😂 This is fun. I’m more excited to hear what his song sounds like complete. I hope the labels realize this is part of the hype train for the artist. Free advertising for them.
Just brilliant. Love the whole store. John was super receptive to it all. I’’m not sure how many artists would be so cool about it. I loved how he sent Mary the tune just before it dropped.
This was just so fascinating. The music that I strive to learn and emulate is this fully orchestrated, smooth jazz, 80s, R&B vibe type of music that I grew up with, so this was just a really really happy 15 minutes. Thank you all so much for working on it and sharing
I love the way this turned out. It's interesting to hear smoother clean Mayer-like guitar parts over the Toto style beat instead of Steve Lukather's shredding.
What a supergroup! Every time Josh does anything I'm floored, Shubh is a rockstar, and Mary melts my heart. And to clarify, I'm a Neely Patron. This couldn't be better.
This is exactly the sound we needed so desperately during these times. Something wholesome and healing for the soul. Excellent job! I wish I could listen to it on Spotify...
Great record. "Havona" (Adam mispronounces it "Havana" at 2:02) is apex Jaco. His two bass solos are godlike, and elsewhere he hammers the song forward. I thought he was playing sixteenth notes in the "chorus" under Wayne Shorter, but no he's just willing the song forward.
Noticed Josh sporting the Camber hats in the intro. Those were my 1st beginner set of hats. Amazing how good he makes those sound. Cheers to cheap gear and musical collaboration.
I think this is awesome. @maryspender s version was really cool. I'm excited for JM's new stuff. I love the creative ways y'all are spinning what might be....but also cool on their own. Thanks @adamneely!
I have to say I love these videos. Watching them feels like hanging out with friends that are infinitely better at music than I am but also really really chill
I went to two of the top music schools in the world, have won major positions in 4 major orchestras across North America and Europe. That being said, Adam Neely's talent, vision, and creativity make me want to cry. Thank you for all you do Adam, you are an amazing talent and a huge inspiration to the music community. Also, ridiculous singing, Mary, what a voice!
Looking forward to the next level of this "Andrew Huang plays an unreleased reharmonized John Mayer song using parts of a space ship"
Okay I dont know where else to comment this, but you are awesome. I also live in Winnipeg, so once covid is gone, when's a meet and greet?
That moment when all your favorite music youtubers watch and reference each other. feelsgoodman
Rob Scallon plays Andrew Huang’s spaceship John Mayer jazz reharm on a 9 string
@@gavinwarner3480 you forgot to put (djent) at the end of the title there
Can't wait for the Shop Dawgs cover
Adam: *plays a low Bb*
Me listening on my phone speakers: Bet that sounded good
It did.
-My subwoofer
@@Maccaroney quit bragging
@@JamieRossUK that was clearly the subwoofer talking.
As someone who will one day become an audiophile, I felt that
@@soulsilvermaster123 honestly i have 40 dollar speakers for my pc and have no problem hearing low tunings like drop A, just use a bit of eq
After this, I now take full credit for this song and will be copyright striking this video. SEE YOU IN COURT x
You gotta
Why? This is Use me by Mary Spender. Written by John Mayer, Marry Spender and Adam Neely.
HAH!
Objection. You have not invoked the Legal Eagle Ammendment.
How on god's green earth does this woman have less than half a million subscribers?!
John Mayer: "I'm gonna share some clips from my song, it'll be cool."
Mary and Adam: " *our song* "
☭
*John Mayer releases a bit of a song*
Adam Neely: my song now
Adam Neely: *OUR SONG NOW* (Soviet anthem intensifies)
hehe I got pinned by Adam Neely
@@jackyoungpiano2234 where did the pin go
It's free real estate!
You made this?
...interesting...
I made this!
:D
John's probably gonna push the release date of the single a bit because he's gonna want to implement some of those ideas in his song as well
i think john will just sing over this track
@@johnh.george9059 lol
John Mayer ditches pop and introduces all his fans to smooth jazz... smoooooth...
Genius Mayer
this is now the official version idc
Didn't expect you here mr dangelo
Damn didn't know u were an Adam Neely fan. I love your work btw
+
always knew you were a man of taste
Unexpected D'Angelo
Love Adam’s reharms because they are so tasteful. Like a lot of people, he could throw a shit ton of dense harmony that scares off the majority of people, but he doesn’t, he uses very colorful chords with well written progressions that complement the songs melody.
Couldn't agree more, @David Adderley! Whoa, this one is a masterpiece where I'm concerned, too good to just be an exercise. I say release it! 🙂
“We are doing a sitcom here’s your mom 🥁”
- Josh
Also my favorite line in the video
Best!
This LOL
I had to repeat that part like 5 times
What does that even mean? 😂
He really woke up and said, "Today, I will cause legal problems on purpose."
to be a musician is to be chaotic neutral by default
Plot twist: the YT algorithm will take this as an original song and John Mayer will be DMCA'd when he drops the song
That would be hilarious (and maybe that would make the music industry rethink about its attitudes...nevermind that will not happen hahaha)
I really truly hope so.
@@malcelinho Yeah, and if it did Adam would need good lawyers if pursued.
That's almost certainly what will happen
That'd only happen if the song was on a platform that gets indexed by the content id system.
This video sums up why TH-cam is a cool place to be, and it sounds amazing!!
true! such a creative space, if i explain this to my younger self that there's a "pre-cover" genre that will be fun :D :D
that modulation woke me up gently and served me breakfast in bed
I don't know if there will ever be a better description of anything. ever.
Was it also wearing black lace nightwear and calling itself Shirley?
After hearing the full John Mayer version, it’s cool to come back to this video and listen to it again. Y’all did such a nice job with the arrangement and performance here. Thanks for this!
This is the best video about an unreleased John Mayer song reharmonization that I've seen this week!
It was just uploaded?
did you watch this at 10x speed
This is the only video about an unreleased John Mayer song reharmonization that I’ve seen this week!
@@Kai11xirving he just knows we don’t know how to stop him
Also the only one
"The label said releasing clips is a good idea"
I majored in "Nobody's asked for this but we're going to give it to them anyway."
Lol
I don't like those majors.
Man, you actually got a degree out of that? I've been doing nothing but this for years and they still won't give me anything!
Quiet dinner with the girlfriend's family. "So.... ya'll want some pedal tones?"
I love your videos!
Just heard John's new song and i must say this is a pretty cool cover (even more amazing that this came before the actual song)
Mayer is probably nervous about releasing his song now, great job guys
LOL
I like to imagine Mayer hates his own song after listening to this masterpiece 🙏
if mayer finished product will be, literally, the same as this piece, what are the legal ramifications?
@@frevolo if mayer can prove he had the the recording before then he has the copyright. Seeing as they took the melody for the chorus, I don't think Adam and Mary would ever have a chance of getting it.
yeah, no chance john mayer can top this. not like any one would think he can, but it has to be said.
When Josh bailey's face lit up when he was told he could do a 2 bar solo, i felt that.
"Reharmonizing a John Mayer Song That Doesn't Exist (yet!)" -> The MOST Adam Neely-esque title possible
It feels like a title created by an AI fed Adam Neely videos! lol
"A John Mayer Song That Doesn't Exist, but it's microtonal lo-fi hip hop"
I wanted to shout click-bait, but the song is actually quite good! EDIT: 5th listen ... and counting ...
@@dcx45 It's also a completely accurate description of the video, so not clickbait at all, shockingly, haha.
@@ericeaton2386 I've been listening to the finished song quite a lot and it's quite tasty, let alone catchy.
Man this is just so cool
Since it doesn't exist yet, you can just call it a harmonization.
John's is now going to be the "unharmonized" version.
"preharmonization"
@@BigDaddyWes maybe it will be "deharmonized"
A future reharmonization
Preharmonization is perfect word
I'm so satisfied that I called the IV chord modulation before you said it. Totally an intuitive choice, and there's that feeling of warming/settling into the modulation. Awesome work you all!
I get a Bill Wurtz x Toto vibe out of this. Amazing combo
I couldn’t have worded this any better
Bill Wurtz 😍 I kind of hear it. But I don't know, not nearly enough key changes.
@@paulstatezny4185 It's all about the memes, not the key changes
@@paulstatezny4185 It was maximum Bill Wurtz on the twitch stream there for a bit
I got huge Bill Wurtz vibes too! So funny to see other people noticed the same things.
Josh`s excitement at being given a drum solo is so great
Josh Bailey featured within an Adam Neely video is a vibe unto itself, and I love it every time.
hes actually so good and its fascinating to see how josh and adam communicate
The modulation to Ab with Spender's vocal still on G# is so genius. I keep rewinding to that specific moment just to hear it again
John Mayer been real quiet since this dropped
He praised Mary spender though. Which is pretty cool.
i was thinking the same thing
6:25 Adams hype moment is exactly why I love music. When your play something or mix something that really sounds perfect you get that jubilation.
Next DMCA video will be Adam trying to write an original piece and getting it flagged before it's even finished
Probably get sued by Marvin Gaye’s estate
12:56 Every song that has a fade out should feature Adam at the end just going "Ah yes, the classic fade out"
That "2-bar drum solo" moment sounded so Toto, I loved it
The best thing about Toto becoming a meme is that it forced us all to reckon with how AWESOME Toto were, actually
I love how collaborative you all were in the process. It's seriously fun to see musicians do what they do best and add their own flavor to the track.
Looking forward to more of these style vids!
This is getting out of hand in the most beautiful and amazing way possible. You guys are bringing the collaborative and interactive possibilities of the internet to whole new heights, diluting the borders between an artist and his fans. Glad for the opportunity to watch this unfold.
By the way, I'm gonna transcribe the crap out of that guitar solo and steal some of those licks for myself 😊
Wooooow!!! I’m getting lots of Yellowjackets vibes as well!!!
Du hier? Nice.
yoooooo Marti! Was geht bruder
Was macht denn der Marti hier?
Mary Spender and Adam Neely reharmonizing John Mayer? This is my favorite thing to happen this year so far. Love it ❤️
dude... the actual song just dropped. Its incredible
I'm not a John Mayer head but now I kinda wanna listen to the actual song when it comes out. Gonna be weird hearing what it's supposed to sound like
THIS is what it’s supposed to sound like! 😆
I feel like I will like this version more, absolutely no shade to John Mayer.. but the musician in me will love these chord changes and musical approach more. But I'm sure his actual real version will have a different but still awesome vibe.
I’d love to see Adam do something on Paul Simon. His tracks always have the best bass lines.
Somewhere in montana john mayer is having a whole ass black mirror moment rn
This is really wonderful! You make a totally great version. But the most touching thing is that it really puts Mary Spenders singing at the forefront!!!!!! And Mary Spender herself. Words are not enough. All you guys shuold go on tour with Mayer.
I love that stank base face for soft 90s sitcom jazz
I love the sounds of the 80ies! You did an excellent job here! Nice easter present for us listeners! Thanks for sharing!
Gotta get john mayer to see this too!!
My first post here Adam ... Loved how you brought me right back to my 80s college days, bar band singer, backed by a bunch of music school students mixing up the sets with Weather report and a host of eclectic sets of material - 70s acid classics and funk, country rock, folk, reggae, ska and of course quality pop of the day including Toto.
John Mayer was just a toddler - you and Mary weren't even born.
But your mashup / re-arrangement of this not-yet- released-song really took me back. Both you and Mary and faves of my YT travels. Makes me happy to see y'all loving the 80s - back then it was music we loved to hate.
Next twitch stream will be a 5 hour reharmonization of the lick.
Thanks for including that comment about Weather Report. I had never heard of them and I'm diggin it. It sounds like the Snarky Puppy of the era.
Heavy Weather is _essential_. Uniformly 5-star reviews, jazz album of the year, Grammy Hall of Fame recording, many top NNN albums of all time lists, etc.
I want a future where "John Mayer covers a re-harmonization of a John Mayer song that doesn't exist yet" is a video that exists.
Amen brother
Plot twist: Mary and Adam are paid by Mayer to promote his new single.
Huh... that might actually be clever. Though you'd have to be pretty confident that the official release was the best rendition.
That would actually be a brilliant marketing plan
Mary's a massive Mayer fan so I think she's happily have paid .him. to be a part of this. That said, her song is called "Use Me", so maybe that's a clue ...
@@sordel5866 Also the word lesson. The lesson John gave her about female musicians... It makes sense 🤣
15 minutes of being transported back to my college days and doing homework on Sunday nights with what was yet to be named Smooth Jazz playing in the background
John Mayer: “Can I include this on the album as a bonus track?”
John grabs the stems then puts his love on top and adds a third bonus track!
Adam Neely doing smooth Jazz did not surprise me 😂 This is fun. I’m more excited to hear what his song sounds like complete. I hope the labels realize this is part of the hype train for the artist. Free advertising for them.
Dang, everyone in this video is soo talented. Such a delight to watch the process and the final product
It was so 80s I was expecting the video to be in 4:3 with bad VHS tacking problems... :D Awesome fun!
Omg, This sounds amaaaazing! This is almost like insider trading, before an ipo and all that jazz
Omg that drummer is so deep in that pocket 😤🤘🏼
The Third Musketeer - excellent. Have seen Mary’s and RKC’s videos and now yours. Brilliant well done.
Damn, that skillshare transition was
Are we just gonna act like they didn’t just open up with the Wii Sports Resort theme song?
Damn. Your editing has gone up a notch and a half. Damn.
Loved the "Chords on the screen format".
Cheers from Brazil!
I did not expect Adam to throw a Weather Report reference today but it’s always welcome (def recommend checking them out)
Old snarky puppy. Lol
Next video: reharmonizing Rumba Mama
It is 1988 and I am sitting in a theater watching the closing credits of a Full House feature length movie that was never made.
that synth at 1:02 feels like the audio equivalent of eating one golfball-sized boba
yes.
Chewy synth
Lmao
Just brilliant. Love the whole store. John was super receptive to it all. I’’m not sure how many artists would be so cool about it. I loved how he sent Mary the tune just before it dropped.
Loving Josh's and Shubh's parts on this
Adam’s were fine
@@drewnolde2674 That sick bass fill though
Me: looking for another fuzz pedal that sounds cool
Everyone in this video: applying doctoral level musical skills and knowledge
This was just so fascinating. The music that I strive to learn and emulate is this fully orchestrated, smooth jazz, 80s, R&B vibe type of music that I grew up with, so this was just a really really happy 15 minutes. Thank you all so much for working on it and sharing
It really reminded me of that show of the 90's called "Horsing Around", sounded a lot like it
"I haven't been thinking it sheet music" i felt that
YES ADAM! LOLOLOLSSSSS OK THATS IT IM DOING A REMIX!
DO IT
EDIT: I see you already did.
oh I'm so looking forward to that
Edit: it's awesome :D
I love the way this turned out. It's interesting to hear smoother clean Mayer-like guitar parts over the Toto style beat instead of Steve Lukather's shredding.
I loved how you had all the chords in the corner as the song played. Thanks for taking us to “Jazz School”!
Dude, it was like JM hired Dirty Loops but did the guitar solo part (as he would normally do). This is awesome, Adam! 👍
You were definitely right about the Bb. Love the vibe of this song.
What a supergroup! Every time Josh does anything I'm floored, Shubh is a rockstar, and Mary melts my heart. And to clarify, I'm a Neely Patron. This couldn't be better.
Mary’s vocals on this are just phenomenal. Everything about this is so appropriate. Nothing feels out of place.
I don’t know why but I really really really liked everything about this video, Adam!
This is exactly the sound we needed so desperately during these times. Something wholesome and healing for the soul. Excellent job! I wish I could listen to it on Spotify...
You do realize "Use Me" anagrams to "Sue Me," right? ;)
Yeah, yeah. But since when is "anagram" a verb? I don't think I got that memo.
If you're gonna sue me, sue me into the ground. 🎵
Anagrams anagrams to gramsana. Sue Me anagrams to Eemus
11 hours from the official release and it's still up 🤙🏻
Heavy Weather is just a bangin album all around. Teen Town?? Birdland? Palladium??? Good stuff
Absolute classic. I was late to the party though, discovered it 2 years ago.
Great record. "Havona" (Adam mispronounces it "Havana" at 2:02) is apex Jaco. His two bass solos are godlike, and elsewhere he hammers the song forward. I thought he was playing sixteenth notes in the "chorus" under Wayne Shorter, but no he's just willing the song forward.
Big kudos for the Havona influence! As far as favourite tracks go it's an awesome choice; love that tune.
Mary's voice is so beautiful. That is all.
Love the drumming.
I like how the song went from kind of a Toto vibe, straight into a Michael MacDonald vibe. This is great!
I love the behind the scenes camera shots. don't know why but it adds something in my opinion. nice way to add production quality to an online call.
That's impressive! Curious to hear what will be Mayer's song!!
intj in action, and the end where he geeks out about Schubert,, sweeeeettt editing and memetastic work as always, always improving, love it
I love the Charles Cornell plug at the end
Noticed Josh sporting the Camber hats in the intro. Those were my 1st beginner set of hats. Amazing how good he makes those sound. Cheers to cheap gear and musical collaboration.
Dude, at the end I was literally thinking: "Ahh classic fade out" and then you said it
I think this is awesome. @maryspender s version was really cool. I'm excited for JM's new stuff. I love the creative ways y'all are spinning what might be....but also cool on their own. Thanks @adamneely!
Now the official song is out and I feel that it’s missing something...
It doesn't have a stank face for maximum BASS.
I have to say I love these videos. Watching them feels like hanging out with friends that are infinitely better at music than I am but also really really chill
I went to two of the top music schools in the world, have won major positions in 4 major orchestras across North America and Europe.
That being said, Adam Neely's talent, vision, and creativity make me want to cry. Thank you for all you do Adam, you are an amazing talent and a huge inspiration to the music community.
Also, ridiculous singing, Mary, what a voice!
What awesome musicians the drummer and the guitarist are!
Plot twist: John Mayer is using this video as inspiration for his next song.
Your subtitles are great, but the one at 12:06 is just EPIC!
You're totally crazy, in a great way!