Here's a critique for you: Thank you for sharing your knowledge, your expertise, your YT channel, and the beautiful way you rocked on at the tribute concert! Hugs!-Melanie
Hi Justin- just keep doing what you’re doing, screw the critics. On another tip entirely, I’ve. BEen admiring those wooden headphones. Are they Grados? I’ve hear d great things about them, and they seem to have a whole range of models at different price points. I’d like to ask if you like them, and which model they are? Love from Skipton, North Yorkshire.
Just want to take a moment to appreciate how a guy can go from performing Wembley alongside legends and still take the time out to answer peoples comments on TH-cam. Kudos to you Justin, stumbled onto the channel today and now subbed
To anyone who doesn't like the fleece; I appreciate the effort you go to dress appropriately for each episode. It's a nice touch, and I think you enjoy it too.
They started airing the full Taylor Hawkins tribute on paramount +, and I was like, “Uh…who’s the guy in the silver cat-suit?!” Until Dave gave you a hug and a kiss so full of love I knew I had to love you too. You were so magnanimous and sang so beautifully I had to search you on the tube. So glad I did!😊❤😊
Hi Justin! I have some questions about your not-too-personal and professional life in Switzerland: 1) I'm curious whether you've picked up any of the native language or day to day culture being that you've lived in Switzerland for a number of years. Is there anything special you've been teaching your daughter about England as she grows up so that she will learn about your roots? Do you think she has a concept that you come from another place? 2) I'd like to know if you listen to any Swiss music and whether you can make an episode with a sampling of the best bands and artists you believe Switzerland has to offer (past and/or present). Would you say that the Swiss music scene influences some of your musical choices these days, or do you still mostly resonate with US and UK based music? Thanks for being the treasure you are and giving us some daily laughs and musical culture! -- Marsha
Funny enough, the theme tune is one of the things I LOVE about your videos. I find myself singing it throughout the day. My wife is beginning to wonder about me. Again.
He's analyzing stuff and commenting on the musical side of things. Never heard him say negative things about other artists. Thanks Justin for the good content
Neither have I mate but the titles to his videos are misleading and if you where to make an opinion based only on the titles without watching his videos you may think that is what he does?
You share your soul and dance to the beat of your own drum! Most are too scared of baring their soul and like to hide under the Mask as keyboard troll! Keep living Justin! You are healing souls with your wit and sarcasm!
I enjoy your personality so much , make me smile , I have actually stating listening to The Darkness material more thoroughly and am finding that your personality is awesome even on recordings throughout your career. Loved the Taylor tribute performances . Discovered this channel. Always was impressed but now addicted to the whole way you entertain . Peace and thank you for being you ! Your uniqueness is needed and refreshing
Never stop the sudden breaks and the guitar explanations-I struggle to play the guitar and it’s very refreshing to see you relate so much to your instrument and I appreciate it. Sometimes you need some darkness and some light. Thanks,Justin 🎉
We need an ‘Opening Guitar Riffs’ video. “Need” might be a bit strong but I’d personally like to see it. One that sprung (sprang?) to mind for me is ‘Love Spreads’ by The Stone Roses. Cheers, Justin - good stuff as always.
Stumbled on your channel completely by accident and glad I did. I've rediscovered my love of The Darkness and been thoroughly entertained by your content. I find you to be very fair about the bands/musicians you cover and I've learned quite a lot of things too. Keep doing your thing Justin!
I own a Harley Benton bass and an acoustic guitar. Both played great out the box and with some minor tweaking they played excellently. I use them for recording the bass is good enough to put down bass and the acoustic has actually exceeded all expectations in playability and sound. Both combined cost me less than £200.
I was at that festival where you had to follow QE2 (Queen Tribute band). I didn’t know The Darkness were still going until I saw you on the line up. It was magic! I’ve been listening to you ever since catching up on everything I’ve missed. Glad to be reacquainted and can’t wait to see you next year X
I've seen the Darkness in both large and smaller venues.Regardless of the amount of folk in the audience you give your absolute everything in your performance and I always leave the gig feeling much happier than when I arrived. Its like going to see Ginger Wildheart, I feel I've found my people amongst your audience.
Hey Justin! Please say hi to Dan for me. I used to play drums with him and Liz Horsman way back when. Just wanted to say hi and send love. So glad you boys smashed it! You deserve all of the success in the world. Love this channel too BTW x
I just found this podcast last week, and I think Justin is a very charming fellow. Very knowledgeable, while acknowledging his limitations. He seems like an honest, curious, and friendly chap. Good show, me bruv.
@@svenjansen2134 I have been a Darkness fan since they first came to the US. I just never saw access to this chap on any off-stage and meaningful manner. I'm loving this podcast. I prefer longer ones, but the short ones rule too. I think I'd put Justin on my top 10 celebrities I'd love to take to lunch or something and just talk about music.
I have been a rhythm guitar player, singer/song writer in my band for the last 10 years. In 2019 my bass player moved away so I had to become a bass player to keep the band going. And it's been an awesome journey to write and learn songs on the bass. I would encourge every guitar player to also get a bass and learn the bass parts to every song you know on guitar. Maybe start with something bluesy so you can get past only playing the root notes. You'll wish you would have done it sooner. Just knowing the ins & outs of the bass parts to the songs you are playing will help broaden your musical perspective, especially if you're a song writer, it's a must.
Kudos for the cinematic slow push-in on JH's contemplation at 16:08 ... The doomed parade of slow-blinks leading inevitably to the... "Dunno" ... payoff, was just perfect.
4 "COMMENTS DAY"...ur too cool TO GIVE NEGATIVE PPL ANY OF ur answers or energy... Plz KEEP DOING WHAT UR DOING‼️‼️ WE LUV U AND u help us understand about our favorite music‼️ *thank u* 💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖
Some suggestions for future chapters: Grinderman, OM, 35007, Anna Von Hausswolff, Idles, Godspeed You! Black emperor, Electric Wizard, and Colour Haze. I hope you find them amusing. Cheers!!
Thank you for sharing your view on music. I love listening to this channel , and how articulately you put your observations across. It’s Justin’s passion and almost geekiness that glues me to these videos! Plus gets me to re-listen to lost of music I used to listen to daily.
Called out? Maybe you should start a band, Justin. Squire Classic Vibe P-Basses are really nice for a reasonable price. They're nicely made, and sound thicc. Around $450 'Murrican dollars.
As I get on in life and the new music I hear interests me less and less I am trying to move away from saying things like "That's a bad song/band" to "It's not to my tastes". But I am glad to see that I am correct in saying Maroon 5 are shite. Thanks Justin
For the person thinking about buying a bass, I own two Harley Bentons guitars and they are really fantastic guitars for the money. Much nicer than the cheap old Squier Strat that I first started on back in the day. Any beginner would be very happy with a Harley Benton and probably wouldn't feel the need to immediately replace it once you start getting more into playing.
6:25 I always play You Shook Me All Night Long's intro starting at the 7th fret before moving down, it sounds much better and I'm pretty sure Angus does it that way. As for the D/F# in Highway to Hell, I fret it as an open D, and use my thumb for the F#. Easy!
Justin, no need to take any notice of the odd crazy comment. You just carry on doing what you want especially as its Great Content and informative to hear your views on Music and Muscians.
Hi Justin! Thank you so much lyrics “Love you so much, like a rabbit loves its hutch”. I often sing it to my wife who gets annoyed, as she doesn’t think a rabbit would like being in a hutch 😂 Keep up the great work, and I hope to see you live again soon. The two Darkness gigs I’ve seen have been two of my favourite ever shows.
On the bass question just go for it - I learnt using tab (got the tab for the Beatles and Smiths songs easy enough ) then just played along to the songs to pick it up - also a book on where to find all the chord progressions and scales on different parts of the fret board.. then keep practicing that. Adding more songs to your list..You don’t need an expensive bass. After that go down to a local jam night and ask to play - find someone who knows a song you know - or just play a blues jam with other musicians will give you confidence - even just playing the root notes in time will help develop an ear for the chord changes too.
I have a request Justin, would you consider recording an acoustic version of Christmas Time (Don't let the Bells End) for us here, and make it available on iTunes ? Oh, and if you could sneak the Justin Hawkins Rides Again theme tune into it that would be magnificent. Thank You.
Because he played the single greatest concert I have ever seen in my life hands down. April 13, 2004 at Stubbs in Austin. I left that amphitheater without a face as it had been rocked clean off.
So glad you picked Shook Me All Night Long - one of the best intros and I love playing it! Super comments video as well - this channel just gets better and better
Oh, I have one question. The northern part of England is famous for great music. What do you think about The Fall and the unfortunately late Mark E. Smith? I believe there aren't many unique bands in the history of music like The Fall. It would be nice to hear from you or see the video reaction.
I love your example song. I believe you were about to sing the Sasquatch song by Ten D. BTW I like singing the upper key to your lower key harmony. Thanks Justin. You're alright and airtight.
Hey Justin, I'm really fascinated by yours & Dan's aptitude for music. Dan mentioned in an interview that he played drums first, then bass, then guitar and I've seen you on here tinkling the ivories and now pulling out a bass guitar. I wondered if you both had music lessons/studied music in your formative years or did you both come across your talents more organically. Are there any other instruments you can play? The sitar?
Your breakdown explanations of the opening riff are pure fire.. so much can be learned from your explanation. This also applies to every opening intro you do with the podcast.. that little bit of improv is magick. We can see your fingers and all... the G chord explained etc...
I think Justin when you played Highway to hell, moving the F# up to G the first time is the right way to do it. If you see a clip of Mally playing it that's what he does. Keep up the good show.
Another fine video fella! I’m not even remotely musically talented, I just enjoy listening to new things, and learning. Thanks for helping educate and entertain a knuckle dragger like myself.
Hey Justin. For the fan who said he is thinking about starting to play bass, first: dude absolutely do it! Now a few suggestions. I have been playing bass in bar bands around Austin, Texas and now San Antonio Texas for 30+ years. It’s still so much fun that even at the ripe old ago of 61 I keep doing it. On choosing a bass. I played a Peavey T-40 for years when I first started. It was a beast. Very heavy, but… and this is the important parts. 1) it was cheap and 2) the action was pretty good so it didn’t kill my left hand. Look for something in a price range your comfortable with, just pay attention to how hard you have to press the strings to get a good tone. You don’t want to have to work too hard to avoid fret buzzing. Next, learning tab is fine. However if you really get in to it learning a bit of music theory will be helpful. It helps to know what someone means when the say a song is 1,4,5 or goes to the relative minor at the bridge. Totally not necessary but opens up being able to just sit in with bands without really knowing the songs. When I first started I spent a lot of time learning the notes on the neck, learning some theory, etc. the payoff is stuff like recently I sat in for a 45 minute set with a band and had never played most of the songs, but pulled it off just fine because of the work I put in. All that being said the most import thing is to start, pick up a $200 used bass, and figure it out. There are loads of great TH-cam videos for playing bass. Tons of covers of songs with bass tabs. Playing bass is the most fun you can have with your clothes on… or off if your Flea.
Hi Justin! Love your stuff, you’re a legend, honestly 🤟🏻 would you consider to present/talk about independent and unsigned artists as well, every once in a while ? That would be very cool in my opinion. Love you man, keep going!
I agree 100% about "finding the pocket" when learning bass, so working with a drummer is paramount in finding how to lock in, making the rhythm section cook. Rather than just learning tab, learn intervals and how they add to simple root note playing. Learning the function and use of modes rather than endless scales memorisation; once you know the major/minor and relative major/minor relationships, you can pretty much know the "flavour" of intervals, and what they add. For modes, knowing the half-steps and which note is the characteristic of that mode, such as the #4 in Lydian. The circle of fifths is a great tool. Numeric tabs don't teach that much really.
Thanks for all your efforts Justin. Are you working on or have done any experimental bizarre projects in the past? Also would you ever record jazz style with your kind of voice? Thanks Az
I bought my first bass guitar a couple of weeks ago. Cost £40 with a practice amp. It probably doesn’t sound ready for playing Wembley, but I’m having loads of fun just trying to play along with my favourites. Just need to get myself some groupies now..
Love that fleece Jus mate. ACDC openers, just made my day, yaasss! ✊ Guitar openers that are instantly recognisable (Smoke on the Water, Black Night) Having a bit of a Deep Purple moment, especially Richie Blackmore's guitar. In Australia, our ACDC is called Acca Dacca by the fans.
Why do some people critique people who critique musicians? Why would they watch people who critique musicians if they don't like people who critique musicians?
I know you probably won't see this Question but here it goes anyway. Is there any chance that you could possibly have your Brother Dan on your channel one day? I am a huge fan of The Darkness. I think you are Amazing, but I also feel as though your Brother could quite possibly be one of the best Rock Rythem Guitarists ever.. I would love to hear from him and what he thinks makes a good rhythem guitarist and I would love to see the Interaction between the both of you. I truly believe that with you performing in the Taylor Hawkins Tribute Concert and with the success of your TH-cam Channel, that The Darkness will become a Huge name again.. So much exposure and everyone just loves your videos.. So many People are only now just finding out about The Darkness now in 2022.. Cheers and thank you for the Videos
Dear Justin,I’ve just discovered your channel and I love it.I’m a big Darkness fan and particularly love Easter is cancelled particularly “live’til I die”particularly the sensational guitar swagger particularly just after the last chorus!!particularly that fantastic growl!!….if only we could bottle that magical feeling.Very best wishes Greg
But what I will say, personally...I CANT STAND making words fit after the fact. I really to tend to try and let inspiration just hit and write the lyrics on the fly...I CAN NOT be trying to count syllables and find the words to fit. Feels too contrived at that point.
@@Postmortumaz yes!!! I tend to write key words on a big page and the occasional full line...then when I do a vocal take I just look at the page and go for it. The end of a song called "hail hail hallelujah" used that technique and the entire vocal on innoculate the time used a similar system. once I think too much things get predictable and boring...I like just going for it haha. The Bowie technique was used on several albums of his... As if he needed to 🤣
Hi Justin Would you please consider making some kind of theory lesson for guitar ,showing us your favourite systems to get the basics learnt once and for all ? Many thanks
When you get together with friends you discuss different topics and one usually asks them their opinion on things. This is the same thing here. Justin is talking and critiquing other music/bands, just like you would ask a friend. It's ok. Definitely ok. Don't fret.
Justin…what do you think of spacerockers Hawkwind? You’ve never mentioned them but are they an influence? Space ritual is the best live album ever….I’ve seen them several times and they always put on a great show…. You’re channel is awesome.
@@postpunk6947 Same here! Saw them here in the states at Toad’s Place, New Haven, CT in 1995. Definitely a top 10 life experience! Best Hawkwind album in my opinion: “Chronicles of the Black Sword” based on the Michael Moorcock Elric book series. “Live Chronicles” is a double live album and even better!
Hey Justin, it is insightful, informative, articulate and free of bias,I welcome it and keep it up mate, I think you dig into the melody and chords and lyric and share your observations, it is really welcome.
What an awesome privilege this channel is. I’m not even a massive The Darkness fan but I certainly am a fan of this channel 🙌🏼🎵🪄💣⭐️😇😎😘 talking chords and scales is the best
2000 - kryptonite, stiff upper lip, renegades of funk, wheetus teenage dirtbag. 2001 - island in the sun 2002 - all my life but I would rather say You Know You're Right by Nirvana. 2003,2004 already given though I would argue Hurt by Johnny Cash 2005 - Sugar We're going down (though best of you by foo fighters is epic, as is perfect situation by weezer) 2006 - Slow year but Crazy Bitch, Hey Oh 2007 - far behind by social distortion 2008 - I gotta put acdc here Rock n roll train 2009 - it might not be the best song but I feel empty not putting the yeah yeah yeahs on here with Zero 2010 - Not much going on this year but STP had a new album, Between the Lines 2011 - the strokes - under cover of darkness or the black keys lonely boy 2012 - soundgarden - been away too long 2013 - out of time - stp with chester bennington 2014 - Tom petty - american dream plan b didn't even look up anything else. this song rocks 2015 - nearly forgot my broken heart - chris cornell 2016 - Not much but disturbed did a great cover of sound of silence. 2017 - foo fighters run 2018 - weezers cover of africa is wonderful 2019 - broken boy - cage the elephant 2020 - wow blue oyster cult released music during this time tainted blood and more 2021 - The writing on the wall - iron madiem 2022 - blink 182 one more time 2023 - fall out boys cover of we didn't start the fire
My kids went up their room to stream the „Human Centipede“, as they now dig your channel too and have been exposed to a lot of what my parents call „dark things“ like all the „dark/brutal/blood- or bonefest videos“ you see in the Rockgenre and it didn‘t make them worse people at all, my darlings. I have told my mum „no worries, you were a rebel in 1968 too“. Thanks again for the heads up 👍🏼
@@gsd8225 it was a joke. I know Human Centipede is not for children. But they really like Southpark, so they likely seen Season 15 Ep 1 „HumancentiPad“
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Here's a critique for you: Thank you for sharing your knowledge, your expertise, your YT channel, and the beautiful way you rocked on at the tribute concert! Hugs!-Melanie
All i can give you is a like.👍
👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
Wow, thanks so much Melanie that's incredibly kind of you! I'm really glad you're enjoying the channel :)
Hi Justin- just keep doing what you’re doing, screw the critics. On another tip entirely, I’ve. BEen admiring those wooden headphones. Are they Grados? I’ve hear d great things about them, and they seem to have a whole range of models at different price points. I’d like to ask if you like them, and which model they are? Love from Skipton, North Yorkshire.
Hey if you have money to give to millionaires Can I have some?
I knew Justin Hawkins was talented from the Darkness, but never knew how totally cool he is. Great stuff
yes, and I find an easy Voice, to listen to,
He's so funny but I feel in some ways unaware of his apt timing and wit. He most definitely needs to do some stand up !
Somebody needs to make the most painstakingly accurate ACDC tribute band called OCDC
😂
My favourite name for a cover band, was a band from the "west country" (UK), called "By Jovi" hahhahaa, but OCDC is also a classic!
Love it!
There used to be a cover band who toured near me called Fred Zeppelin, because the lead singer was called Fred.
Or a really unfocused band called ADHD
Thank you for sharing the human side of the music business: your compassion for others and humor brings joy to so many of us!
Amen 🙏🏻
Just want to take a moment to appreciate how a guy can go from performing Wembley alongside legends and still take the time out to answer peoples comments on TH-cam. Kudos to you Justin, stumbled onto the channel today and now subbed
Why is Chasen Lewis worried about who you're critiquing. Why doesn't he just worry about himself.
The irony of the question! (from Chasen, I mean).
In fact, why am I worrying about it?🤔
Typical Chasen
He might be replacing some of his addictive behaviours from his earlier life 😜
LOL!!!!! 👍👍👍👊✌️.
To anyone who doesn't like the fleece; I appreciate the effort you go to dress appropriately for each episode. It's a nice touch, and I think you enjoy it too.
I've asked my self the same question Jason..
I believe in a thing called love
But Love is Only a Feeling
They started airing the full Taylor Hawkins tribute on paramount +, and I was like, “Uh…who’s the guy in the silver cat-suit?!”
Until Dave gave you a hug and a kiss so full of love I knew I had to love you too. You were so magnanimous and sang so beautifully I had to search you on the tube. So glad I did!😊❤😊
You have the Darkness back catalogue to explore. Start at the beginning and work your way through. Solid gold.
Hi Justin! I have some questions about your not-too-personal and professional life in Switzerland:
1) I'm curious whether you've picked up any of the native language or day to day culture being that you've lived in Switzerland for a number of years. Is there anything special you've been teaching your daughter about England as she grows up so that she will learn about your roots? Do you think she has a concept that you come from another place?
2) I'd like to know if you listen to any Swiss music and whether you can make an episode with a sampling of the best bands and artists you believe Switzerland has to offer (past and/or present). Would you say that the Swiss music scene influences some of your musical choices these days, or do you still mostly resonate with US and UK based music?
Thanks for being the treasure you are and giving us some daily laughs and musical culture! -- Marsha
Funny enough, the theme tune is one of the things I LOVE about your videos. I find myself singing it throughout the day. My wife is beginning to wonder about me. Again.
I love it too and that it is performed live and with acoustic guitar makes it amaaazing.
He's analyzing stuff and commenting on the musical side of things. Never heard him say negative things about other artists. Thanks Justin for the good content
Neither have I mate but the titles to his videos are misleading and if you where to make an opinion based only on the titles without watching his videos you may think that is what he does?
@@dannydorito9134 Yes you're totally right
You share your soul and dance to the beat of your own drum! Most are too scared of baring their soul and like to hide under the Mask as keyboard troll! Keep living Justin! You are healing souls with your wit and sarcasm!
Seriously, that's what I tune in for. If you didn't do the theme I would just go away.
I enjoy your personality so much , make me smile , I have actually stating listening to The Darkness material more thoroughly and am finding that your personality is awesome even on recordings throughout your career. Loved the Taylor tribute performances .
Discovered this channel. Always was impressed but now addicted to the whole way you entertain . Peace and thank you for being you !
Your uniqueness is needed and refreshing
Never stop the sudden breaks and the guitar explanations-I struggle to play the guitar and it’s very refreshing to see you relate so much to your instrument and I appreciate it. Sometimes you need some darkness and some light. Thanks,Justin 🎉
We need an ‘Opening Guitar Riffs’ video. “Need” might be a bit strong but I’d personally like to see it. One that sprung (sprang?) to mind for me is ‘Love Spreads’ by The Stone Roses. Cheers, Justin - good stuff as always.
You should make ‘Justin Hawkins rides again’ into a full song, that would be amazing. 🎉
he's nicked it from Phantom of the opera
I agree because I sing the one line 10 times a day 🤪
No
Noooooo it's perfect as is haha
I agree
Stumbled on your channel completely by accident and glad I did. I've rediscovered my love of The Darkness and been thoroughly entertained by your content. I find you to be very fair about the bands/musicians you cover and I've learned quite a lot of things too. Keep doing your thing Justin!
That long pause pondering a name for a Maroon 5 cover band and coming up empty was brilliant. I literally lol'ed.
Suggestions for Justin:
1. Maroon 6
2. Crimson 5
Cinq Rouge
@@terribarnett4643 Nice! A little pretentious too, perfect!
I own a Harley Benton bass and an acoustic guitar. Both played great out the box and with some minor tweaking they played excellently. I use them for recording the bass is good enough to put down bass and the acoustic has actually exceeded all expectations in playability and sound. Both combined cost me less than £200.
I love your critiques of other artists because it's like a wee music lesson without all the boring stuff! Ta!
I was at that festival where you had to follow QE2 (Queen Tribute band). I didn’t know The Darkness were still going until I saw you on the line up. It was magic! I’ve been listening to you ever since catching up on everything I’ve missed. Glad to be reacquainted and can’t wait to see you next year X
We need a Justin Hawkins solo acoustic album. The title "Justin Hawkins Unplugged Again" has a nice ring to it.
I've seen the Darkness in both large and smaller venues.Regardless of the amount of folk in the audience you give your absolute everything in your performance and I always leave the gig feeling much happier than when I arrived. Its like going to see Ginger Wildheart, I feel I've found my people amongst your audience.
A Maroon 5 tribute band would be called "Shipwrecked 6". :)
Maroon 5 = Gillian’s Island
Or maybe Burgundy 6? 😅
Hey Justin! Please say hi to Dan for me. I used to play drums with him and Liz Horsman way back when. Just wanted to say hi and send love. So glad you boys smashed it! You deserve all of the success in the world. Love this channel too BTW x
I just found this podcast last week, and I think Justin is a very charming fellow. Very knowledgeable, while acknowledging his limitations. He seems like an honest, curious, and friendly chap. Good show, me bruv.
His band is called The Darkness.
@@svenjansen2134 I have been a Darkness fan since they first came to the US. I just never saw access to this chap on any off-stage and meaningful manner. I'm loving this podcast. I prefer longer ones, but the short ones rule too. I think I'd put Justin on my top 10 celebrities I'd love to take to lunch or something and just talk about music.
Thanks Justin...watching you gives my mind a short break from my non stop mind.....
Why is this guy critiquing you? He should make his own TH-cam videos and worry about himself.
Now that was clever
Dumb. Not how "comments" sections work. Go to s college campus if you want to crush free speech and opinion
Gottem
Your content is real justin please continue giving a true sense of reality to the brutal music industry.
I have been a rhythm guitar player, singer/song writer in my band for the last 10 years. In 2019 my bass player moved away so I had to become a bass player to keep the band going. And it's been an awesome journey to write and learn songs on the bass. I would encourge every guitar player to also get a bass and learn the bass parts to every song you know on guitar. Maybe start with something bluesy so you can get past only playing the root notes. You'll wish you would have done it sooner. Just knowing the ins & outs of the bass parts to the songs you are playing will help broaden your musical perspective, especially if you're a song writer, it's a must.
Is your entire family as silly as you? Do they have a great sense of humor too? You make me giggle so freakin much!! Thank you for making my day.. ❤🌸🤟
Dan is the sensible one
British
You are a sublime professor of advanced sarcasm, truly :)
Thanks for the always wonderful vids
I love your sense of humor. You always make me laugh. I also love your attitude and your clever replies to your critics.
Kudos for the cinematic slow push-in on JH's contemplation at 16:08 ...
The doomed parade of slow-blinks leading inevitably to the... "Dunno" ... payoff, was just perfect.
He does this with some regularity and it kills me every single time 😂
4 "COMMENTS DAY"...ur too cool TO GIVE NEGATIVE PPL ANY OF ur answers or energy...
Plz KEEP DOING WHAT UR DOING‼️‼️ WE LUV U AND u help us understand about our favorite music‼️
*thank u* 💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖
Some suggestions for future chapters: Grinderman, OM, 35007, Anna Von Hausswolff, Idles, Godspeed You! Black emperor, Electric Wizard, and Colour Haze. I hope you find them amusing. Cheers!!
Justin Hawkins has helped me stop being a hateful basic-ass musician, and see artists, fellow or not, in a more positive light.
Do you have any music online Drew? Would love to check it out :)
@@mchamberlain7408 th-cam.com/video/TO4Im-DezqQ/w-d-xo.html
Clarobiphone is a much cooler name than bass clarinet. Just acknowledging. Cheers, Justin!
The Police - Message In A Bottle always blows me away for an opening riff. Amazing tone.
Now that's a riff
Thank you for sharing your view on music. I love listening to this channel , and how articulately you put your observations across. It’s Justin’s passion and almost geekiness that glues me to these videos! Plus gets me to re-listen to lost of music I used to listen to daily.
Called out? Maybe you should start a band, Justin. Squire Classic Vibe P-Basses are really nice for a reasonable price. They're nicely made, and sound thicc. Around $450 'Murrican dollars.
I love how when it came to the learning bass question Justin gave listening homework like that scene in school of rock
The Rollin Stoned are an amazing tribute band… always playing around the UK… well worth a watch
JUSTIN, YOU LOOKED AMAZING ON THE TAYLOR HAWKINS TRIBUTE SHOW. TOTAL ROCK ROYALTY MAN. I ENJOYED IT.
He didn’t belong there.
How so ?
@@trashedbodomguy your comment shows how little you know about Taylor or Justin
Looked amazing? He _sounded_ amazing. I wish he’d sung all of the Queen songs, and a few others where the singer couldn’t hit the right notes.
Every time you strum that last chord in your theme song I can't help but imagine you plodding into the Yes classic Roundabout.
I've binged watch the shit out of your TH-cam channel... You absolutely crack me up... Feel like I know you... Love it!
Thank you for your singing tip the other day, it's really helped. xx
As I get on in life and the new music I hear interests me less and less I am trying to move away from saying things like "That's a bad song/band" to "It's not to my tastes". But I am glad to see that I am correct in saying Maroon 5 are shite. Thanks Justin
Hahaha! I've been trying to think of a clever cover band name for Maroon 5 after this video... Morons 5?
😂
Also thought about Bafoon 5 🤣
For the person thinking about buying a bass, I own two Harley Bentons guitars and they are really fantastic guitars for the money. Much nicer than the cheap old Squier Strat that I first started on back in the day. Any beginner would be very happy with a Harley Benton and probably wouldn't feel the need to immediately replace it once you start getting more into playing.
I want your wardrobe ! Love your channel.thank you for being here.
6:25 I always play You Shook Me All Night Long's intro starting at the 7th fret before moving down, it sounds much better and I'm pretty sure Angus does it that way. As for the D/F# in Highway to Hell, I fret it as an open D, and use my thumb for the F#. Easy!
I really enjoy your critiques. Honestly I just really appreciate your thoughts and opinions on things. You’re very respectful to others 💙
Justin, no need to take any notice of the odd crazy comment. You just carry on doing what you want especially as its Great Content and informative to hear your views on Music and Muscians.
Hi Justin! Thank you so much lyrics “Love you so much, like a rabbit loves its hutch”. I often sing it to my wife who gets annoyed, as she doesn’t think a rabbit would like being in a hutch 😂 Keep up the great work, and I hope to see you live again soon. The two Darkness gigs I’ve seen have been two of my favourite ever shows.
I agree with your wife, that lyric always throws me too, but I always end up laughing at it. After all what else rhymes with “love you so much”? 😂
@@NinStardust >>After all what else rhymes with “love you so much”?
Better a hutch than a cooking pot……😬
It could be taken as an observance on the constraints of marriage.
A couple more options, for ending
I love you so much...
Lenny Kravitz loves it such.
Like a crab, it loves your touch.
Sending you love and light from my heart to yours❤keep doing what you're doing,it's wonderful seeing /listening to a real human being x
Continuing from the tribute bands would be great to see u do a video reacting to TH-cam cover song of the darkness songs :)
On the bass question just go for it - I learnt using tab (got the tab for the Beatles and Smiths songs easy enough ) then just played along to the songs to pick it up - also a book on where to find all the chord progressions and scales on different parts of the fret board.. then keep practicing that. Adding more songs to your list..You don’t need an expensive bass.
After that go down to a local jam night and ask to play - find someone who knows a song you know - or just play a blues jam with other musicians will give you confidence - even just playing the root notes in time will help develop an ear for the chord changes too.
I have a request Justin, would you consider recording an acoustic version of Christmas Time (Don't let the Bells End) for us here, and make it available on iTunes ? Oh, and if you could sneak the Justin Hawkins Rides Again theme tune into it that would be magnificent. Thank You.
Because he played the single greatest concert I have ever seen in my life hands down. April 13, 2004 at Stubbs in Austin. I left that amphitheater without a face as it had been rocked clean off.
💗🙌
I think sometimes people don't understand the difference between "criticism" and "analysis".
You said anal
I feel like a lot of the times people don't understand most of what's going on with anything
So glad you picked Shook Me All Night Long - one of the best intros and I love playing it! Super comments video as well - this channel just gets better and better
Thanks!!
Oh, I have one question. The northern part of England is famous for great music. What do you think about The Fall and the unfortunately late Mark E. Smith? I believe there aren't many unique bands in the history of music like The Fall. It would be nice to hear from you or see the video reaction.
Keen for an episode on the fall
Ahh yes "The Fall"
I think because of Mark E"s distinctive vocals you either liked them or loathed them.
I liked them.
I love your example song. I believe you were about to sing the Sasquatch song by Ten D. BTW I like singing the upper key to your lower key harmony. Thanks Justin. You're alright and airtight.
Your videos make my day, sir. Thank you for the content🤘
Thank you! That''s lovely to hear :)
Hey Justin,
I'm really fascinated by yours & Dan's aptitude for music. Dan mentioned in an interview that he played drums first, then bass, then guitar and I've seen you on here tinkling the ivories and now pulling out a bass guitar. I wondered if you both had music lessons/studied music in your formative years or did you both come across your talents more organically. Are there any other instruments you can play? The sitar?
Thanks Lorna!
Oh Justin you can't please everyone but I'm sure your pleasing many and I'm one, your music is great as is this channel, nice one Justin. 👍👍👍👊✌️.
Your breakdown explanations of the opening riff are pure fire.. so much can be learned from your explanation. This also applies to every opening intro you do with the podcast.. that little bit of improv is magick. We can see your fingers and all... the G chord explained etc...
I think Justin when you played Highway to hell, moving the F# up to G the first time is the right way to do it. If you see a clip of Mally playing it that's what he does. Keep up the good show.
Your the best one to talk about musicians you are a musician. Enjoy it so much, your polite and professional.
Great episode! I’d add for opening riffs You Really Got Me and Whole Lotta love….anything Zeppelin lol ! 🎸❤️🇨🇦
Another fine video fella! I’m not even remotely musically talented, I just enjoy listening to new things, and learning. Thanks for helping educate and entertain a knuckle dragger like myself.
Justin, such a great show. Keep The Darkness going!
I adore you and your musical analyses! Keep the insights coming, please!
Justin you are a gem. Keep it up
Hey Justin. For the fan who said he is thinking about starting to play bass, first: dude absolutely do it! Now a few suggestions. I have been playing bass in bar bands around Austin, Texas and now San Antonio Texas for 30+ years. It’s still so much fun that even at the ripe old ago of 61 I keep doing it.
On choosing a bass. I played a Peavey T-40 for years when I first started. It was a beast. Very heavy, but… and this is the important parts. 1) it was cheap and 2) the action was pretty good so it didn’t kill my left hand.
Look for something in a price range your comfortable with, just pay attention to how hard you have to press the strings to get a good tone. You don’t want to have to work too hard to avoid fret buzzing.
Next, learning tab is fine. However if you really get in to it learning a bit of music theory will be helpful. It helps to know what someone means when the say a song is 1,4,5 or goes to the relative minor at the bridge. Totally not necessary but opens up being able to just sit in with bands without really knowing the songs.
When I first started I spent a lot of time learning the notes on the neck, learning some theory, etc. the payoff is stuff like recently I sat in for a 45 minute set with a band and had never played most of the songs, but pulled it off just fine because of the work I put in.
All that being said the most import thing is to start, pick up a $200 used bass, and figure it out. There are loads of great TH-cam videos for playing bass. Tons of covers of songs with bass tabs.
Playing bass is the most fun you can have with your clothes on… or off if your Flea.
Hi Justin! Love your stuff, you’re a legend, honestly 🤟🏻 would you consider to present/talk about independent and unsigned artists as well, every once in a while ? That would be very cool in my opinion. Love you man, keep going!
I agree 100% about "finding the pocket" when learning bass, so working with a drummer is paramount in finding how to lock in, making the rhythm section cook. Rather than just learning tab, learn intervals and how they add to simple root note playing. Learning the function and use of modes rather than endless scales memorisation; once you know the major/minor and relative major/minor relationships, you can pretty much know the "flavour" of intervals, and what they add. For modes, knowing the half-steps and which note is the characteristic of that mode, such as the #4 in Lydian. The circle of fifths is a great tool. Numeric tabs don't teach that much really.
Thanks for all your efforts Justin.
Are you working on or have done any experimental bizarre projects in the past?
Also would you ever record jazz style with your kind of voice?
Thanks
Az
Maybe something along the lines of Derek Smalls ‘Jazz Odyssey’ perhaps. 😊
I bought my first bass guitar a couple of weeks ago. Cost £40 with a practice amp. It probably doesn’t sound ready for playing Wembley, but I’m having loads of fun just trying to play along with my favourites. Just need to get myself some groupies now..
I don't know if I'm just overtired so everything's funny, but 'mushroom grub people' has had me laughing for five solid minutes so far 😂😂
i believe that this is because you are in fact on mushrooms dear . .
@@NaughtyVampireGod , Good idea. I’m facing a brutal couple of hours. A micro dose would probably help.
Love that fleece Jus mate. ACDC openers, just made my day, yaasss! ✊ Guitar openers that are instantly recognisable (Smoke on the Water, Black Night) Having a bit of a Deep Purple moment, especially Richie Blackmore's guitar. In Australia, our ACDC is called Acca Dacca by the fans.
Screamed at the beginning of each of their songs when heard at a party or pub.🤘😂
Why do some people critique people who critique musicians? Why would they watch people who critique musicians if they don't like people who critique musicians?
Hi Justin, what music have you introduced your daughter to, what has she enjoyed and what are you looking forward to introducing her to?
I know you probably won't see this Question but here it goes anyway. Is there any chance that you could possibly have your Brother Dan on your channel one day? I am a huge fan of The Darkness. I think you are Amazing, but I also feel as though your Brother could quite possibly be one of the best Rock Rythem Guitarists ever.. I would love to hear from him and what he thinks makes a good rhythem guitarist and I would love to see the Interaction between the both of you. I truly believe that with you performing in the Taylor Hawkins Tribute Concert and with the success of your TH-cam Channel, that The Darkness will become a Huge name again.. So much exposure and everyone just loves your videos.. So many People are only now just finding out about The Darkness now in 2022.. Cheers and thank you for the Videos
Now this would be fantastic. Great idea
“Rhythm”. R h y t h m.
It’s my favorite word.
"It's like the human centipede of musical instruments. You blow into one end..."
Outstanding.
Shook You , exactly what I was thinking too! Great riff
Dear Justin,I’ve just discovered your channel and I love it.I’m a big Darkness fan and particularly love Easter is cancelled particularly “live’til I die”particularly the sensational guitar swagger particularly just after the last chorus!!particularly that fantastic growl!!….if only we could bottle that magical feeling.Very best wishes Greg
To create a vocal track, do you do what Jagger calls a vowel movement? Basically vocalizing gibberish, then find lyrics.
I find as I'm doing gibberish key words pop out and I riff off that.
But what I will say, personally...I CANT STAND making words fit after the fact. I really to tend to try and let inspiration just hit and write the lyrics on the fly...I CAN NOT be trying to count syllables and find the words to fit. Feels too contrived at that point.
@@mchamberlain7408 Bowie used to just clip lines out of magazines and paste them together. Daimond dogs
@@Postmortumaz yes!!! I tend to write key words on a big page and the occasional full line...then when I do a vocal take I just look at the page and go for it. The end of a song called "hail hail hallelujah" used that technique and the entire vocal on innoculate the time used a similar system. once I think too much things get predictable and boring...I like just going for it haha. The Bowie technique was used on several albums of his...
As if he needed to 🤣
@@Postmortumaz do you happen to write yourself? Would love to take a listen!
Hi Justin Would you please consider making some kind of theory lesson for guitar ,showing us your favourite systems to get the basics learnt once and for all ?
Many thanks
When you get together with friends you discuss different topics and one usually asks them their opinion on things. This is the same thing here. Justin is talking and critiquing other music/bands, just like you would ask a friend. It's ok. Definitely ok. Don't fret.
I think Chasen should look up Dunning-Kruger Effect and read it aloud to a mirror for an hour. Make that two.
Nice. 🤣🤣
Justin Fucking Hawkins Rides Again 🎶
You sure did Kill It at the tribute show, Love your channel and thanks for all your hard work.
Justin…what do you think of spacerockers Hawkwind? You’ve never mentioned them but are they an influence? Space ritual is the best live album ever….I’ve seen them several times and they always put on a great show…. You’re channel is awesome.
Oh man. I love Hawkwind.
Yes!! Let's do Hawkwind!!
@@postpunk6947 Same here! Saw them here in the states at Toad’s Place, New Haven, CT in 1995. Definitely a top 10 life experience!
Best Hawkwind album in my opinion: “Chronicles of the Black Sword” based on the Michael Moorcock Elric book series. “Live Chronicles”
is a double live album and even better!
Hey Justin, it is insightful, informative, articulate and free of bias,I welcome it and keep it up mate, I think you dig into the melody and chords and lyric and share your observations, it is really welcome.
What an awesome privilege this channel is. I’m not even a massive The Darkness fan but I certainly am a fan of this channel 🙌🏼🎵🪄💣⭐️😇😎😘 talking chords and scales is the best
Let’s go!
2000 - kryptonite, stiff upper lip, renegades of funk, wheetus teenage dirtbag.
2001 - island in the sun
2002 - all my life but I would rather say You Know You're Right by Nirvana.
2003,2004 already given though I would argue Hurt by Johnny Cash
2005 - Sugar We're going down (though best of you by foo fighters is epic, as is perfect situation by weezer)
2006 - Slow year but Crazy Bitch, Hey Oh
2007 - far behind by social distortion
2008 - I gotta put acdc here Rock n roll train
2009 - it might not be the best song but I feel empty not putting the yeah yeah yeahs on here with Zero
2010 - Not much going on this year but STP had a new album, Between the Lines
2011 - the strokes - under cover of darkness or the black keys lonely boy
2012 - soundgarden - been away too long
2013 - out of time - stp with chester bennington
2014 - Tom petty - american dream plan b didn't even look up anything else. this song rocks
2015 - nearly forgot my broken heart - chris cornell
2016 - Not much but disturbed did a great cover of sound of silence.
2017 - foo fighters run
2018 - weezers cover of africa is wonderful
2019 - broken boy - cage the elephant
2020 - wow blue oyster cult released music during this time tainted blood and more
2021 - The writing on the wall - iron madiem
2022 - blink 182 one more time
2023 - fall out boys cover of we didn't start the fire
My kids went up their room to stream the „Human Centipede“, as they now dig your channel too and have been exposed to a lot of what my parents call „dark things“ like all the „dark/brutal/blood- or bonefest videos“ you see in the Rockgenre and it didn‘t make them worse people at all, my darlings. I have told my mum „no worries, you were a rebel in 1968 too“.
Thanks again for the heads up 👍🏼
"FEEEEED IT"
@@gsd8225 it was a joke. I know Human Centipede is not for children. But they really like Southpark, so they likely seen Season 15 Ep 1 „HumancentiPad“
Oh dear.