U2's The Edge - Full BIMM Masterclass

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  • We were very lucky at our 2016 Dublin Graduation to be joined by U2's The Edge - here's his entire inspiring Masterclass!
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  • @KevinZ2269
    @KevinZ2269 2 ปีที่แล้ว +25

    Every time I hear the Edge speak - I am reminded of why I love him and his guitar playing. Wow. Thanks edge. I’m a drummer and you inspire me more than any musician in the world. Thank you for being you sir. God Bless

  • @christopherwagner3240
    @christopherwagner3240 3 ปีที่แล้ว +61

    I've met Edge a few times. Really wonderful person. Humble, thoughtful, kind, respectful. amazing that's remained this way with all the success

    • @xCarlosx19
      @xCarlosx19 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      yes indeed!

    • @bonsummers2657
      @bonsummers2657 ปีที่แล้ว

      In what circumstances did you meet Edge?

  • @MrWholphin
    @MrWholphin 3 ปีที่แล้ว +43

    I‘m interested that you can be one of the most successful musicians in history, a living legend, and still be a bit nervous in a small public speaking gig. Wise guy, and a good talk all the same.

    • @justinlee3191
      @justinlee3191 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Humble to the core❤ Love this guy🤘

  • @markweaver8529
    @markweaver8529 3 ปีที่แล้ว +32

    Such a chilled cool person.
    No ego just a genuine down to earth guy.

  • @horsemanpit8812
    @horsemanpit8812 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Edge’s unintentional ASMR.

  • @vebu1174
    @vebu1174 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    that was a cracking speech...what a lovely guy.

  • @riffratt
    @riffratt 3 ปีที่แล้ว +25

    Guru Edge, humble and epic, what a legend

  • @weedeeeter
    @weedeeeter 3 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    The easiest Irish accent to understand! U2 is great, no one plays like The Edge!

    • @davidg0101
      @davidg0101 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      That’s because he’s Welsh born in England to be fair.

    • @colinmcdonough4034
      @colinmcdonough4034 ปีที่แล้ว

      ​@@davidg0101he has lived in Ireland since he was one year old.

  • @davidrobinson5180
    @davidrobinson5180 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Edge was raised on renaissance choral music. It makes total sense as you listen to his playing.

  • @wandafischetti1186
    @wandafischetti1186 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    BEST GUITARIST OF HE WORLD, THE EDGE XXXX LOVE

  • @BuzzOff.
    @BuzzOff. 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Genius.👌🇦🇺

  • @cacildoneto5090
    @cacildoneto5090 4 ปีที่แล้ว +31

    U2 is the best Rock Band Hall of Time 🇧🇷

  • @2000stephenellis
    @2000stephenellis 3 ปีที่แล้ว +34

    Gotta love Edge ... so so down to earth .. bless him .. !!

    • @ericgibson8796
      @ericgibson8796 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      He's a servant. Similar to another famous David.

    • @2000stephenellis
      @2000stephenellis 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@ericgibson8796 Forgive me Eric lad ..but i`m at a bit of a loss as to the other "Dave" might be please enlighten ?...

    • @zarniwoopb6078
      @zarniwoopb6078 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@2000stephenellis Gilmour?

    • @2000stephenellis
      @2000stephenellis 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@zarniwoopb6078 Yes... Dave G too is a rather nice fella !!

    • @oreally8605
      @oreally8605 ปีที่แล้ว

      ​@2000stephenellis David of the Bible. King David King of Judah and Israel. David Gilmore is an atheist on his way out.

  • @AngelMartinez-qs3cf
    @AngelMartinez-qs3cf 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Excellent, very inspirational speech. Possibly one of the best inspirational speeches I've ever heard! I like how The Edge keeps it real and sincere. People generally should take criticism well. A lot that of things that people can say to you, can be good criticism. Thank you for posting this.

  • @mikeintrance
    @mikeintrance 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Brilliant thoughts! It's just a gift and pleasure that a Man of this callibre shares his experience.

  • @u2phreak
    @u2phreak 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    So awesome that the Edge recommends Malcolm Gladwell's Outliers 🤘 a fave book of mine too! I respect the Edge so much, what a humble and wise soul. 🙌

  • @hillbrookguitarstudio4070
    @hillbrookguitarstudio4070 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Beautiful words....just made it a beautiful day.

  • @graemelang111
    @graemelang111 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Love The Edge really decent guy, that's a pretty big Connect Four board.

  • @quiteon
    @quiteon ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Amazing humble and wise speech. Don’t do pleasent thing. Take risk, Fail better and get out of your comfort zone to feel the emergency to create and be fully connected in the moment. Thatis the message I got from him. Thank you.

  • @philldag
    @philldag 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    What a great man - so gentle in his approach to everything - not loud or outspoken and certainly not OTT at all in anything he does.

  • @jmaccess
    @jmaccess 5 ปีที่แล้ว +25

    Edge is awesome

  • @Dommymarano
    @Dommymarano 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Is it me or does it seem The Edge doesn’t have a heavy Irish Accent? It’s very subtle!

  • @janekellie3472
    @janekellie3472 ปีที่แล้ว

    Carefully listening to Edge.. 'Talking 'To his Audience .- .Has A Number Of Benefactors..It's A Fact of Benefits Scheduled To Fit The Audience. The notion of being Politically Correct , Combined With Opinion ..Is nothing more, or less ..A free Speech flexing it's muscles. Thanks for Sharing Edge.

  • @goldenultra
    @goldenultra 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I know about the punk inspiration as they where inspired by The Clash. Though my dream is to learn the song One on the guitar. Used to play that song every day. I know other people have bigger dreams, but this is my dream.

  • @carolienvandenbos7921
    @carolienvandenbos7921 3 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    I was able to give him a personal letter outside the hotel in Amsterdam. So cool...he said nothing and looked at me. He accepted it and stuck it inside his leather jacket. Verry nice person xxx

    • @allhimwithme5115
      @allhimwithme5115 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Sometimes silence is more precious than words; what a marvelous experience.

    • @aloha29wind36
      @aloha29wind36 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      the edge is like most of the irishs.....a genuine personn

    • @goldenultra
      @goldenultra 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@aloha29wind36 his Welsh.

  • @celestxl835
    @celestxl835 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I feel so bad watching this for free because this is a goldmine for aspiring musicians like myself

  • @karimkauak207
    @karimkauak207 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    wena Edge, grande ! saludos desde Chile

  • @matthewcasey892
    @matthewcasey892 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Good advice, I’ll take it, cheers.

  • @highsocietysongchannel
    @highsocietysongchannel 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    As an older brother, born in the U.S. with roots in Ireland, thank you for sharing this thoughtful wisdom.

  • @wandafischetti1186
    @wandafischetti1186 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    THE EDGE IS A WONDERFUL RESPECTFUL MAN, HUMBLE HE'S THE BEST MAN IN BETWEEN IRISH PEOPLE OF U2!! LOVE.

  • @ChuckFinnley-hx4fy
    @ChuckFinnley-hx4fy ปีที่แล้ว +1

    To Mr Thee Edge I hear you brother you are a great moderator for open minded people that want to learn about art and genuinely loving kind hearted people I really appreciated you're contribution to master class

  • @darylhance3769
    @darylhance3769 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I’m always baffled at how the album October is viewed as if it was some kind of failure. To me it’s a fantastic piece of music.

  • @teaboyuk
    @teaboyuk 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Never stray from the path. Your path. Arigato 🙏

  • @faautobahna9416
    @faautobahna9416 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Applicable to many other fields too.

  • @briandoyle3507
    @briandoyle3507 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    The most perfect album...in my opinion,UNFORGETTABLE FIRE.Your guitar playing is the reason!

  • @deletebilderberg
    @deletebilderberg 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Half of U2’s English contingent.

    • @DJUFO
      @DJUFO 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      *Welsh ;)

    • @kevcork68
      @kevcork68 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      He is not English

    • @KkK-qx8fe
      @KkK-qx8fe 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@kevcork68 he's welsh

  • @lt.reubenrozeyt5716
    @lt.reubenrozeyt5716 15 วันที่ผ่านมา

    The Edge's take on criticism and ego is sound advice

  • @theobooth7570
    @theobooth7570 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    He keeps your attention.

  • @ransombaggins9301
    @ransombaggins9301 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow! Some simple but excellent insights. Also, over and over again this was a conviction of what Hollywood/Disney/Amazon/Netflix, etc. have been putting out for far too long now. That and the impulse to blame the audience/fans for any issues rather than humbly accept criticism and grow from it.

  • @u2santos
    @u2santos 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I love this man so much. U2 could function without Bono, without Larry or without Adam without much hassle, but never without Dave Evans. What a man.

  • @Rushscored4
    @Rushscored4 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Genuine ❤

  • @MegaMixking
    @MegaMixking 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    amazing -= cheers from Vegas

  • @bkishibenihitorialoneonthe2524
    @bkishibenihitorialoneonthe2524 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    My English Has'nt Progressed very far........Oh My English....

  • @bonsummers2657
    @bonsummers2657 ปีที่แล้ว

    In 1978 you were already a ripping / riffing guitarist,… and playing professionally.

  • @paintedportraits3037
    @paintedportraits3037 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This guy could have been in any band and it would've been successful. His mindset and personality are beyond stable and wise. Add to that he has bono with him who is even more talented, no way these guys can not continue to be legends.

    • @catsandbarbells
      @catsandbarbells 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Mmmmmmm......... Edge is pretty well off the charts talented.

  • @alfredogarcia4887
    @alfredogarcia4887 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Just perfect!

  • @Redplanetfilms1
    @Redplanetfilms1 ปีที่แล้ว

    Never thought of them as a punk band, but something much bigger than that.

  • @djmojolosangeles8190
    @djmojolosangeles8190 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome wisdom and much respect for this man! May God Bless you!

  • @glynmatthews678
    @glynmatthews678 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    total legend

  • @PedroLopes-rl2bf
    @PedroLopes-rl2bf 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Muito bom. obrigado

  • @thomasaghotmail
    @thomasaghotmail ปีที่แล้ว

    What an elegant, great guy.

  • @mruncletheredge
    @mruncletheredge 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    A true Scholar and a Gentleman.....

  • @fiftyfishbottom
    @fiftyfishbottom 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Edge is impressive person. And a rock star.

  • @__-bc4bs
    @__-bc4bs 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    🍀🎸

  • @mysticedge4
    @mysticedge4 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I missed the part where he plays guitar

    • @onesong2001
      @onesong2001 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      that's the best part of the video.

  • @iamtomkills
    @iamtomkills 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Good job edge.

  • @Msln-ju3xo
    @Msln-ju3xo 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    An inspiration to many ....... thank u. 🙏

  • @robertpickert1750
    @robertpickert1750 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Perfect…

  • @indignow
    @indignow ปีที่แล้ว

    Wise words

  • @rachelflint2319
    @rachelflint2319 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Elegant

  • @Happpytheartist
    @Happpytheartist ปีที่แล้ว

    👍🏻

  • @carlenepaige1327
    @carlenepaige1327 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    💚

  • @benjaminsavage4204
    @benjaminsavage4204 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    He doesn't drone on anyway ..................:/ snooze

  • @tinagladu3744
    @tinagladu3744 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    U2 SAYS ,MORE CHARITY MONEY

  • @jamesadcock5235
    @jamesadcock5235 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    If they had stayed with that mentality of the Joshua tree they would of had more fans would be liked alot more. Me for one didn't like them as much after the Joshua tree

    • @vracan
      @vracan 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      same here! their sound became less and less unique after that album...with exception of beautiful day.

    • @challism
      @challism 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Actung Baby would beg to differ.

    • @nickkabbabe1953
      @nickkabbabe1953 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Sorry to disagree but to me what's made them so special was the way they reinvented themselves. I adore the Joshua Tree but actually prefer Achtung Baby.

    • @chrisfairbarn9908
      @chrisfairbarn9908 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Achtung Baby...you should give it a listen or two.

    • @ramonarellano4988
      @ramonarellano4988 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      You have just heard him say you have to take risks !, the 90's were experimental, and made their second ( I'm not sure, maybe their greatest album) Achtung Baby, people who likes their bands to stay in the same place are shallow, no offense, would you be still listening to them with the Joshua Tree # 11 ?, lol.

  • @IndyShade
    @IndyShade 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    U2 hasn't taken an artistic risk since 1997.

    • @kevinkeenan6078
      @kevinkeenan6078 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Wrong... 2009's No Line On The Horizon was definitely an artistic risk.

  • @kaiulrich6185
    @kaiulrich6185 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    What a nice and humble person....if only he could play the guitar a little bit better.

    • @vracan
      @vracan 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      huh? music is'nt all about technique it's more about the song itself. Remember the average listener(especially the one's that count the most i.e. women) does not give a crap's ass how fast or how many notes/scales you can do

    • @kaiulrich6185
      @kaiulrich6185 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@vracan I‘m not talking about shredding skills. But everything he plays is super boring plus a delay.

    • @vracan
      @vracan 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@kaiulrich6185 absolutely not boring to me! His melodic and ryhthmic and harmonic crafting is musically phenomenal, nothing less than refreshing!...that is, for what he had created in the 80's/90's! In the last 2 decades not so much. Anyhow if he's so boring to you what are you doing watching his "masterclass"- you trolling?

    • @kaislivesoundchannel4706
      @kaislivesoundchannel4706 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@vracan Like I said I like him as a person and I like to listen to him talking. What‘s wrong about that ?

    • @vracan
      @vracan 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@kaislivesoundchannel4706 whatever dude

  • @laradresden5914
    @laradresden5914 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Does Edge think he’s talking to 4yr olds?

    • @stevepowilatis2002
      @stevepowilatis2002 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      Please Lara. Tell us what the edge should have said? We are all waiting for your brilliance.

    • @allhimwithme5115
      @allhimwithme5115 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@stevepowilatis2002 _Love_ this response. Still waiting, Lara......

    • @ChuckFinnley-hx4fy
      @ChuckFinnley-hx4fy ปีที่แล้ว

      Take the cotton out of your ears and put it in your mouth and learn something

  • @alejandroblanco2071
    @alejandroblanco2071 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    What ???? he doesn't play a note !!!!

    • @aleu2
      @aleu2 5 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Please fix your ears

  • @i-3307
    @i-3307 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    So humble he doesn't even pay tax.

    • @stevepowilatis2002
      @stevepowilatis2002 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      You honestly believe the edge and u2 don’t pay tax?

    • @nickkabbabe1953
      @nickkabbabe1953 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Not true; they do pay tax.

    • @tigertaylor1327
      @tigertaylor1327 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      And the rest of the pop and rock stars , politicians,actors,sports stars ,bankers, filthy rich , ??????????? I suppose they all pay the correct tax 😂😂😂😂 typical U2 hater comment been done a million times and it's boring

    • @ramonarellano4988
      @ramonarellano4988 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      And I suppose you do right ?. they pay taxes !, get a clue or get out of here !!!!#£€*$@.

    • @goldenultra
      @goldenultra 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I think he pays tax, but not sure. The beatles did not like paying tax, that's what tax man is about. Bowie also changed his passport to a Swiss one, to avoid taxes. Probably for political aesthetics.

  • @johnny5805
    @johnny5805 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Edge talking is like Bono playing guitar.