British guitarist tries to play like Stevie Ray Vaughan! (and fails!)
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Tonight we've got the guitar out to try and break down a little bit of Stevie Ray Vaughan's playing. This could be a bad idea!
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TIME STAMPS -
1:27 Tuning
1:45 This is Serious! (Vibrato, 13 gauge strings)
3:47 Aggressive Down Strokes
4:23 Playing with Dynamic Appreciation (Trill)
5:27 Mixing Techniques
6:55 Demonstration (Slower)
8:10 Major/minor
9:11 Hardcore Bends!
10:34 Bending 2 Strings Together
12:26 Right Hand Freedom (staying loose)
13:38 Endless Face Melting Runs!
14:42 Navigating the Fretboard
Excellent video ! Stevie and Roy Clark were the absolute Greatest !!!
SRV ACTUALLY USED 11GAUGE STRINGS IN HIS LAST YEARS. HE WAS TELLING ME. STEVIE ALSO PICKED WITH THE ROUND SIDE with a "MEDIUM" PICK.
@@jimkostan9932 Oh. I didn't see this but I commented something similar. Glad you got to meet him.
Great video!
Next please:
John McLaughlin
Paco De Lucia
Jimi Hendrix
Santana
B.B.King
Wes Montgomery
@@jimkostan9932 yes, I read that. Apparently, drying out and getting clean, was like removing gloves...also, read he started going with lighter gauge strings and frets as he started dealing with issues that come with playing as hard as he did his entire life...tendon, ligament, joint issues, nerve damage, etc. That being said, 11 gauge and having Rene Marinez file down/smooth base frets didn't mean he was going easy into that Good Night...nor was he a lightweight even then. He was dealing with issues with his voice, too, but he wasn't giving up on anything. He is the nonpareil of Guitar.
Anybody keeping Stevie’s sound alive is a win in my book.
You've explained Stevie Ray Vaughan's style and intentions of his music better than I have ever heard it said before!! GREAT JOB, FIL
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Brilliant Fill! Come to Texas and visit Austin, SRV stomping ground. Great statue to honor him. He sat behind me on a Southwest Airlines flight from Austin to Houston. Got his autograph. He made us proud and he is missed. You've done an excellent job analyzing his style. Cheers Fil from Texas. Xx
Tahos 💜👊🤠🤙 🐓 🌵. FW:
Excellent analysis! SRV was and is one of my favorite musicians. I saw his last concert in August of 1990 at Alpine Valley. It could take hours to get out of that massive parking lot, so we always did a bit of tailgating until the traffic cleared. So we saw his helicopter crash. I'll never forget it. It was terrible. The next day thousands of us went to Buddy Guy's (he had performed at the show) in Chicago to just be together and mourn. The last piece Stevie did was Voodoo Child. Toward the end, he dropped to his knees, went down on his back, and played the most beautiful, pure guitar I have ever heard. Thank you for highlighting him. Not only a great guitarist but a truly unique rhythmic voice.
What separates SRV from the rest is not only did he possess the creativity of an artist, he also had the workmanship of an artisan.
TONE. TONE. TONE... and everything else.. One of the most intuitive guitarists ever.
I just finished Texas Flood bio on SRV. Great read, I recommend to any SRV fan. Interesting thing that Stevie said once he got clean he went to .011 strings cos he could finally feel his fingers 😎 Thanks Fil, for continuing to bring SRV to fans who have loved him forever and helping others discover him 🎶🎵
Ha ha yes actually at one point he shaved heel callus off and super glued it to his ripped up finger tips 42 to 11 is my fave
Fails? Your "fail" would be a resounding success for many guitarists. Another brilliant lesson/analysis/demo. I'm sure most of your subscribers would agree (and I never tire of saying this) that you are without peer on TH-cam.
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Fil many guitarist try to play like Stevie Ray Vaughn but never understand the small intricacies that really made Stevie who he was. You understand why his sound was different and on a much higher level than almost any other major guitarist. It is this inner knowledge, the ability to use the knowledge you have plus your own remarkable talents that make you very good. There was certainly no fail here but just pure imitation. Not many guitarist can play Stevie' s songs and sound like Stevie. Well done.👍
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Stevie said in an interview he doesn’t play with much finesse “I play like I’m breaking out of jail”. Love him, he was a character.
Love your enthusiasm for the topic, not that you ever lack in other videos, but more so in this one. I really appreciate your love and passion for music, especially Stevie's.
Brilliant as always, Fil. Bravo!
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Geez Fil, you didn't fail at all, you sounded like SRV. What a treat to hear this. You are just so good pointing out all the good stuff. Just love it. SRV would have been honored to hear you play his style.
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Totally agree with this, Fil is such a nice and humble and very talented fellow!
Yes, fil was tearing it up!
You did a great job of breaking down SRV 's playing for us Fil, thanks a lot.
Stevie was such a master and he made it look so easy.. I swear the guy couldn't even touch a guitar without it sounding great.. Good video.. Thanks
Love this channel. You're very modest and talented. I've learned a bunch of cool stuff from you and I'm not a musician at all. Stay the same, you're a treasure.
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You’re so humble Fil. That makes you more incredible than you realize. Great demo!
You did not fail, Fil. I mean, SRV was not of this planet, I am convinced. Thank you for being awesome, as you always are!
Thanks for the kind words!
Yeah Brother Fil, you know it's an impossible task to track Stevie, his playing seemed to be determined from afar! A fellow once said : In Stevie's hands, Albert King became meatier, faster, tougher, Lonnie Mack's riffs + grooves went into hyperspace, Hendrix got the authentic blues treatment.
Stevie's style was summed up quite well by you Fil. Still, much easier to say than to play. Great job like always Bro.!
You are "The Man'" Brother Fil!!!
I think Stevie Ray was just an incredible instinctive guitar master. His playing can't be duplicated simply because what he played was what was in his mind at any instant and his fingers just knew where his head wanted to go. He's a difficult study simply because of his genius abilities. I think anyone attempting to duplicate his playing is futile. He's a man to accept as a phenomenon just for us to listen to.
The guy simply tries to mimic Hendrix, he doesn't have his own style going on.
Why listen to impersonations when you can listen to the real thing?
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Facepalm all you like, doesn't make what I said untrue.
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I can see I'm dealing with a person of limited vocabulary lol.
Forget what he's doing, what you're doing is impossible enough! Another dazzling lesson, Fil. Merci.
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As I tolled Fil. I am sure there are a lot of people out there that wish they could play guitar 1/4 as well as he can. Fil fingers definitely knows their way around a guitar or two.
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I love the way you explain yourself when you see and hear his playing style, I get that it excites me too. You are a great player and.teacher. keep it up, thanks from san antonio , TX.
Thanks for the kind words!
Fil wonderful analysis! The breakdown of how SRV made his sound was great! You can explain to the non-guitarist about the methods SRV uses and make it easy to understand.
I guess this is like when you finally see your bjj instructor toying with the purple belts and submitting the other black belts. I love I finally saw you playing. Playing only when there is a teachable moment speaks volumes of your respect to the artists you review and react to.
I saw Stevie and Jeff Beck at the RPI Fieldhouse, Troy, NY back on November, 12 1989. Stevie opened and blew the crowd away. I still have my concert stub; $17.50.
Lol already on the title 😄
Love your videos Fil 👍
Clapton said no matter the time or place, Stevie was always at the top of his game. He never let his playing become anything less than all it could be.
Humble and gifted..... don't ever lose that Fil. Wonderful video. Thank you.
Fil, you sound awesome! What fail? I loved it!!
wow! great job Fil!
Stevie Ray Vaughan - Riviera paradise is a great example of some of his talent . Thank you for the great content .
Hell yeah dude! You got that SRV tone and feel down!
Just wanted to say you’re a superlative player in your own right! You’re like a polite Ritchie Blackmore
Haha- Well said, Jack, I like the comparison!
Fil is a clean player & polite for sure.
Blackmore always scared me 😳
@@bluebluelectricblue Ritchie always struck me as honest, but selfish and completely unaware of how to be diplomatic and get along with people.
@@bluebluelectricblue haha, it’s hard to find any pictures of him smiling, perpetual scowl 😁
@@67marlins81 Almost certainly on the spectrum
I love the “chord that ends a run that melts your face”! I thought that every time Stevie does it. Also, he drops to very soft slow tones after shredding-then goes back to shredding 🤠
Stevie Ray Vaughan is in my top 10 list of my favorite guitarists. I remember when he passed away, in the helicopter crash. May he rest in peace. Thanks for this great analysis video. Cheers, Fil!
One of the absolute greatest of all time and gone way too soon. Thank you Phil for keeping SRV and his music in the forefront. Love this channel
Nobody can copy SRV, he was unique on the guitar, but I think it's very impressive how you explain the way of playing, very good fil!
As someone with no musical talent whatsoever, I thoroughly enjoy hearing the technical side of what's happening through your analyses.
fantastic to see the breakdown of his styles
Ok. I haven't seen this Stevie video. I love how much enthusiasm you have for playing and informing about his music, guitar playing. Definitely one of, if not my all time favorite. I will never forget watching him live in Atlanta on New Years Eve ringing in 1987. Fresh out of rehab, he introduces himself at the end of the show as Mr. Clean! I loved it and even more so now as I've grown older and recognize the calibur of his sobriety and his not of this world talent! RIP SRV, Thanks for all the Love you passed our way! ❤ Thanks so much.
Fantastic job Fil!!!
Fails on SRV are better than 99.9 % of the world. Jam on, Hoss
Love the way you take the time to explain even the smallest details.
The mark of a great teacher.
Doesn't sound like a failure to me.
Cool as always Fil.
The energy flowed out of Stevie like a wide open water faucet..every second he played..
Fill, I am so glad that you have pointed out that a person should play with the strings that they're comfortable with! I am a Stevie Ray nut and unfortunately for me I had no one tell me that when I started my journey of learning how to play songs from the greatest guitarist who ever lived now 20 years later I'm still playing with 13s because nothing else feels right on the bright side of things I can do push-ups with one finger LOL!
I love to get reactions to Stevie Ray's guitar playing from someone that plays guitar himself, thank you so much for sharing this with us.
Not a fail at all. I learned a lot. Stevie had many mentors and would be proud to be one for others. Thanks for this video.
Great execution! I understand a lot more about SRVs techniques. Thank you.
No problem!
We love SRV.
Thanks professor ... 😃 🎸
Great analysis Fil! Your better than what you think. Btw congrats on 170,000 subs
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When I was doing open mics I used to give out the "Johnny B. Good" award to the best performer. This is obviously to make myself more popular, so to avoid giving it to the same people all the time, I had a rule that for your second Johnny B. Good, you had to beat yourself. I began to realize that non-players often gave great cheers to simple music, and it wasn't just the performer's parents. So I began to imagine that I did not know how to play a guitar. This I think gives you a better perspective. A majority of the audience did not know how to play a guitar and didn't care to learn. They had a life outside of guitar and were happy with it.
The "beat yourself" rule gave credence and believability to regular performers when they won.
I really enjoyed this. You are an awesome guitarist.❤️
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Fil, you express Stevie 's feeling too. Cool really cool. SWEET! Thank you! Blessings!!! Love the expression, that just melted your face.
Nice analysis of Stevie's playing. I remember watching a video of him in an interview. He talked about how different guitarists played a standard blues song, and he played a bit while talking about how each of them played it. He really seemed to conjure their sound. Like the way he plays Hendrix tunes, he seems to capture the sound perfectly, then add bits of his own.
Oh my gosh I just stated that on another video of yours, that his hands were anointed by God...You just confirmed what I knew about his massive talent. He broke the guitar string and didn't miss a beat or lose his concentration on Little sister my song. I so melt with affection for his love of guitar playing. He's in love and watching him with that guitar just makes me oooh and awe. He makes me rejoice to hear the blues instead of cry with depression. How can a man make the blues a journey of rejoicing? I have more than a crush on Stevie and his talent it is full blown love for his genius. Thanks for your explanations of how he achieved that wild sound catching two strings. Fil you do Stevie well! Congratulations on your ability to mimic him so good to have you show how!
Seriously no fail in the least Fil. Watching many players achieve that "sound" is always interesting, no matter how they get there. Fil does everyone one better. He not only does it, he explains it, then reminds us all, that playing like SRV is one thing for a brief time, but so far nobody has ever shown me even a single full song like Stevie. Even John Mayer has said on multiple occasions that 30 seconds of playing like Stevie takes it all out of his hands. Even more impressive is watching SRV do it for hours on end like it's nothing, no big deal, no stretch at all for the great. Thanks Fil for all the effort over the years. Your appreciation for the greats.
Thanks for the kind words!
It really seems like you have a huge fan base yourself Fil! Your dedication and passion for music of all genres really shines through! You are right up there with the Guitar greats! Keep the videos coming!!!
SRV, true giant, and as I see it, no fail at all, insightful and educational, for those of us who listen and appreciate. \m/ on Fil !
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THIS IS THE BEST ANALYSIS VIDEO YOU HAVE MADE SO FAR! I finally understand! Thanks Fil, for the breakdown.
No problem!
Was waiting for you to flip it around your back.....LOL
Yes, 😄!!!!
And also use his teeth!
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This part is from Jimi Hendrix. 😉
I was working on and almost mastered srv on guitar all because of my work and my strong fingers. And they were wrecked by RA arthritis and loosing the use of my left hand destroyed my life's work so at least I can listen now and have been blessed with ears that can hear 4 range speakers and it wonderful I'd still can do that
I read in a biography that Stevie said he was able to play the 13 gauge strings because he didn't feel any pain because of his drugging and drinking. He said he went to a lower gauge. But don't remember what number. It may have been in the biography Texas Flood. He's great no matter what and I really loved his playing but even loved the man more. Fil, you are like him. A very exceptional talent and exceptional man in humility and goodness.
Thanks for the kind words!
Vaughn was such a character and talent-really one of a kind. A combo of mellow (smooth) and as you put it aggressive and instantly recognizable. Such a loss to the bluesy/ rock sound. Seems like all the greats in rock and roll die way too young. Thanks for sharing. Gosh it must be incredible to have talent as you do, so you can play your favorites and teach others too ! And it's the highest form of flattery. Have you ever met him, or have you been to any of his concerts?
He died in 1990 sadly so I never had the opportunity.
My guitar teach took me to see Stevie in Boston in 1984 the "Couldn't stand the weather" tour second row on floor. I could see his hands! I could not keep up. Way too fast. But his slow stuff has soul. He made me want to play even more.
Definitely enjoyed this video. You got on pretty well there. You didn’t embarrass yourself in any way. You can play. And, that’s why we watch. You don’t just know a ton of info you can play. Thanks for doing this video.
I remember when I first heard Texas Flood, I thought two people were playing together to make that sound. Unbelievable ability. 😱
As I have commented to you before, I love your channel and video's. With SRV being my favorite of all time I loved this video. It's always great to see you show your immense talent as well.
Good lord, that was far from a fail my friend. You can really play. Keep up the great vids
Love your videos and commentary! I'm finally subscribing!! SRV played at Lake Compounce in Bristol, CT b4 he died and at the time I said to myself " I'll catch him next time".😥 What a mistake. He was a rare human being. ✌
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I am not a musician.
Except some drums
But I learn a lot from your videos.
Brilliant Fil. You are spot on in my opinion! Congratulations on 170K!!!! SRV is smiling down on you and your master talent! ❤️
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I know we're harder on ourselves but I would not say You fail. excellent breakdown and analysis. don't worry about not playing like Stevie Ray Vaughan, I am sure there are a lot of people out there that wish they could play guitar 1/4 as well as You can Fil. 👍🤘
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Good job brother.
Stevie and Robin Robin Trower were/are two superlative guitarists, both favorites of mine, who I always felt literally expressed themselves with their guitar in the moment. That is, they played with soul, in the moment, expressing their feelings. Wonderful stuff. And Fil, you are top shelf, keep it up.
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I wish you were around when I was a teenager it would of help me push myself to learn to play 😩
I’ve been watching your vids for months now, this is one of the best. Your “approximations” of SRV’s style are just right - because it’s your style mixed in with, and that’s a great sound too.
Hey now teach us how to play one of your tunes, what do you say? You won’t get a copyright strike right!?
You can fool the fans, but not the players! Stevie breaks that rule effortlessly! Nice playing Fil!
Now...put it all together, Fil...lol. Great breakdown, thx.
Great breakdown and absolutely a lot of help
To be able to play it as one thing but be able to explain it and teach it to others is another one of the best channels on utube!
Fil ... fail? Sounds great to me 🎸 You couldn't fail if you tried to! I think SRV was born in a pod and dropped to earth 😆
Great analysis. I didn't know about the heavy strings. Very informative. Stevie just makes it look so easy.
Great analysis man. I am a huge SRV fan (who isn`t) and I picked up a couple of things I did not know about him. I was really surprised that he used such a heavy gage string. I don`t know anyone that uses a string that thick. Great job.
If you don't play guitar, I don't think you can really appreciate how incredible SRV was. He played with such an intense ferocity and he rarely ever missed a note. And he played it all on a guitar that most guitarists would consider unplayable because of the coaxial cables he called strings and the extremely high action.
I don't & I can
Any lover of music will think SRV is an incredible guitarist, but you'll never understand how truly horrifying 13 gauge strings are on a guitar with high action.
@@guyincognito1423 well I believe Fil explained it pretty well & emphasized how difficult it is to make 13 gauge strings sing (: I know guitar players & my husband plays the bass.
You might have said “fully” understand vs “really”. Call me the word vs meaning resolver. Ha ha.
Many can hear his genius without knowing how hard it is for other guitarists to emulate. Not many even try...
I did, and gave up.
I thought it worth mentioning that Rene Martinez srv's guitar tech said Stevie would start a tour with 13 gauge strings but has the tour went on and his hand would sometimes get tired he would have to put higher gauge string on for him by his request.
Hello Fil it has been a very long time since I stopped by to watch one of your videos. I have 2 very bust months well now I have time to see what you have been up to.
Your "fail" is league's away from what I consider my "best" playing.
Keep up the good work, Fil.
ROCK !!! 🎸
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One of the best x 2, great break down Fil, just unleash 5 to 6 minutes of shredding Fil style, thank you, Jeff in LA USA
I'm a keyboard player. I've never even picked up a guitar. I found it incredibly interesting hearing all that goes into it.
I remember well the day I brought the Texas Flood CD home and hearing SRV for the first time.
You sounds a lot like Stevie Ray Vaughan! great video who is a tribute to one of the bedst bluse players all times
Melted your face! Lol. There's no better description 😂. Truth. Solid face melting truth! ❤ incredible. Thanks so much!
SO great to hear your wisdom on this master! Thank you, Fil!
What a player and what an amazing sound Stevie had.....totally awesome! I saw him Live in Melbourne many years ago.....absolutely unbelievable Fil! Sensational demo on guitar to fella....Smokin! Cheers Mario! 😀👌🤘
Thanks Mario!
I saw him at Festival Hall, Melbourne in 1986 with Double Trouble. He ended the show playing a double-necked guitar with his brother Jimmy.
Rock on Pegasus dude man, rock on🤟
As John Mayer once said you can only play like stevie for about ten seconds and then your arm starts to cramp, that's that's how hard he played. There is a rumor that when stevie played MTV unplugged the guitar he was playing was borrowed and he broke the neck on it, if true it proves how strong and how much strength he had in his hands. Have a great weekend Fil.🤘👊
My mates thought I was nuts playing 12s on a 25.5 scale guitar when I was young (30 or so years ago) and hadn't yet given into hand arthritis. I eventually moved to 10s in my 30s, and I still am in awe that SRV did it on 13s. BTW, Fil... I wish I could fail so well at my SRV licks.
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Well played mate !! No fail at all. Angus Young bends strings a lot while playing his solos. Can you please do an upload on his final solo, including his chord progression, in "Let There Be Rock". Phil Emmanuel taught it to me when I was 17, in 1989, when my band had supported him. He could tell that I was self taught and that I was doing it the hard way so he offered me a guitar lesson when the night was over. He also taught me technique to simplify my lead playing. I felt like the luckiest young man in the world, and still feel that way 32 years later... R.I.P. to the amazing and generous Phil Emmanuel ... Kind Regards ... Johno ...
People get caught in the trap of string gauge and “tone” but if you want to hear for yourself that tone is in the fingers, go listen to Vincent Price by ZZ Top. Billy uses .08 gauge strings and tunes waaaaaaay down and he has a monster tone.
SRV is the only guitarist that I can actually FEEL the music and not just hear it. Stewart Copeland is the only other (musician)
I can feel.
I think you did a great job breaking down his 'technique'. You always do a great job, in my opinion.
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You are an Amazing guitarist 😎👍🏻🎸
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You are great too Fil!!! Love your playing, understanding , and knowledge!
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Thank you very much for the step by step analysis of how Stevie played. Your covers and analysis are the best.
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Love your analogies. You are the best at explaining complex playing styles. SRV grew up near me in Dallas. He was perhaps the best guitarist of all time with the Blues.