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  • Johnny Marr gives us unique access to his home studio where he performs and then teaches how to play "The Headmaster Ritual" by The Smiths. For each artist that creates a Fender Artist Check-in, we make a donation to the @MusiCares COVID-19 relief fund. To learn more, visit www.grammy.com/musicares.
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  • @_Bakesy
    @_Bakesy 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2866

    I wish Johnny had a TH-cam channel where he’d play and teach everything he’s ever written.

    • @drpatrick2010
      @drpatrick2010 4 ปีที่แล้ว +88

      I would pay for that!

    • @NateS717
      @NateS717 4 ปีที่แล้ว +121

      His instagram has a bunch of tutorials lately. Finally instagram is good for something....

    • @TheChadPad
      @TheChadPad 4 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      We can only be so lucky...

    • @user-qo8xe9is2c
      @user-qo8xe9is2c 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Lol. That was going to be my comment.👍🏻👍🏻 I’ll do ya one better though. See above

    • @glennoc8585
      @glennoc8585 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Nice if he did more even stuff he likes other than Smiths and his other work.

  • @crvstalfiction
    @crvstalfiction 3 ปีที่แล้ว +204

    "anyway, goes something like this..." then proceeds to play literally one of the most insane progressions of all time

  • @postpunkjustin
    @postpunkjustin 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

    Dude was just fucking around in a random tuning at age 21 and wrote a guitar part that still stands out as brilliant more than 40 years later. Truly a rare kind of guitar genius.

  • @davedenham9372
    @davedenham9372 3 ปีที่แล้ว +137

    When Johnny Marr says ‘this is the tricky bit’ you know you’re screwed!!

    • @joeseymour4073
      @joeseymour4073 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Hahaha yeah! 😁👍🏻😬

    • @hq72hotmale
      @hq72hotmale หลายเดือนก่อน

      How true how true Johnny the true Swiss army knife off all that has 6 strings or jangles what a maestro he is.......

  • @josephcoleman5394
    @josephcoleman5394 4 ปีที่แล้ว +673

    How could a 21 year old come up with this!? Pure genius 🙌

    • @shucksful
      @shucksful 3 ปีที่แล้ว +34

      By accident, and by all means...Not Thinking! Lol.

    • @ultraconservative
      @ultraconservative 2 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      I think he began writing songs at 13 or something.

    • @paddyotoole2058
      @paddyotoole2058 2 ปีที่แล้ว +57

      Loads of people are really creative and imaginative at a young age. Start playing guitar early and you’ve then got the technical ability to go along with it also.

    • @jwardbass4452
      @jwardbass4452 2 ปีที่แล้ว +42

      Certainly a genius. Sure, he had technical ability, but he also had the ability to conceive something so timeless and the drive to repeat the process again and again. He was blessed.

    • @akwilson1676
      @akwilson1676 2 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      @@paddyotoole2058 Millions of people started playing when they were young. How many of them reach Marr's potential. Let me guess. None.

  • @insalinity5558
    @insalinity5558 4 ปีที่แล้ว +772

    I could so easily watch an entire series of "Johnny Marr teaches ..." What a great and down to earth legend.
    Fender and Mr Marr, please please please let me get what I want.

    • @whatwedointheshadows3349
      @whatwedointheshadows3349 4 ปีที่แล้ว +18

      johnny marr teaches knife fighting! johnny marr teaches landscape painting! johnny marr teaches you to ask questions!

    • @bunningtonhevy
      @bunningtonhevy 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      He teaches at Manchester music college i think

    • @nate-orito7990
      @nate-orito7990 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Nice reference thanks for giving me a good laugh 😂

  • @joebryant8500
    @joebryant8500 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1150

    Hey kids,
    This bloke is a living legend. Seek him out.

    • @TheChadPad
      @TheChadPad 4 ปีที่แล้ว +44

      I'm surprised it didn't say "Johnny Foohkin Marr Teaches The Headmaster Ritual"

    • @rickastley4706
      @rickastley4706 4 ปีที่แล้ว +18

      Al pacino gallagher teaches us some morisey instrumental

    • @JoeyLevenson
      @JoeyLevenson 4 ปีที่แล้ว +19

      Most everybody who clicked on this probably knows who it is, and couldn't click fast enough to get here. Like me.

    • @Higomad
      @Higomad 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Legend ( we’re not worthy we’re not worthy)🙇🏼

    • @062988932
      @062988932 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      just discovered him last week and have been non stop binging his videos

  • @iggypopisgod9
    @iggypopisgod9 3 ปีที่แล้ว +282

    There is a restrained, uniquely British quality to his playing: its not flashy, its tastesful and eloquent, much more difficult than it sounds. Smiths were absolutely incredible: ever lp was a masterpiece

    • @HerveBoisde
      @HerveBoisde 2 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      Yup and although I grew up in the states i have european parents and i think that sensibility was natural to me also as a budding guitarist in the late 80s and early 90s. While other american guitarists were buying Guitar magazine to learn how to 'shred' like Van Halen and Yngwie Malmsteen, I was using my ear to learn how to play like Marr and Robert Smith.

    • @johnharvey4448
      @johnharvey4448 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      @@HerveBoisde American mentality is bigger, louder, more distorted, fatter, more bold, blatant, powerful is better. It's not.

    • @dilbophagginz
      @dilbophagginz 2 ปีที่แล้ว +21

      @@johnharvey4448 dumb generalization

    • @pimentocheese618
      @pimentocheese618 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      It's a very unique style he has...that's why is hard to imitate, you can play like him but not in a genuine way

    • @hello-rq8kf
      @hello-rq8kf ปีที่แล้ว

      @@johnharvey4448 go listen to my bloody valentine and come back to tell us how stupid you are

  • @nicke.424
    @nicke.424 4 ปีที่แล้ว +411

    Now all we need is a series teaching every Smiths song

    • @texanfournow
      @texanfournow 4 ปีที่แล้ว +24

      That would be Allison Bennett's channel...

    • @scotpurdy8132
      @scotpurdy8132 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Check out Allison Bennet's channel if you haven't already. Lots of really great breakdowns for several Smiths songs.

    • @jefft5854
      @jefft5854 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Stevoguitar is a good channel too for the Smiths and recent Johnny Marr songs

    • @wowomah6194
      @wowomah6194 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Used to be a channel/website called "smithsonguitar" that was exceptional for helping people find how to play literally all the Smiths songs

    • @oolllliieeee3849
      @oolllliieeee3849 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Nick E. IIIIIIIIIIII TOOK MY MY SHIRT OOOOOOOFFF, IN THE YARDDDDDD

  • @vb2388
    @vb2388 4 ปีที่แล้ว +230

    God of Guitar Melodies..

  • @komagome03
    @komagome03 4 ปีที่แล้ว +365

    One of the smartest move Fender ever did was to endorse this guy and his signature Jaguar is the best new Fender in recent times.

    • @accurtis2763
      @accurtis2763 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Best guitars I've owned

    • @pablochinito
      @pablochinito 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      KO checking in here

    • @accurtis2763
      @accurtis2763 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@pablochinito I miss my KO. My #1 is an LPB so life is still good.

    • @victorymansions
      @victorymansions 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Johnny's signature Jag is probably one of the most personalized guitars ever made

    • @johncollins5552
      @johncollins5552 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      That b major type chord in the chorus is beautiful.

  • @nimbrother
    @nimbrother 4 ปีที่แล้ว +735

    You can hear Morrissey singing in your head

    • @luke-da-duke
      @luke-da-duke 4 ปีที่แล้ว +105

      And that sick bass line!

    • @jorgemarioroserovelez9276
      @jorgemarioroserovelez9276 4 ปีที่แล้ว +42

      Diazepam onononolalalayjeeeee

    • @MrSJSweet
      @MrSJSweet 4 ปีที่แล้ว +49

      ‘Hear my voice in your head and think of me kindly’

    • @jameslloyd2031
      @jameslloyd2031 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@MrSJSweet Nicely done.

    • @achair650
      @achair650 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      I hear him singing to car alarms in my head all the time

  • @sd1n1x
    @sd1n1x 3 ปีที่แล้ว +55

    I was 12 when heard the Smiths for the first time. Today, at 46, Johnny Marr's wonderful guitar continues touching me deeply.

    • @aleksandarradovic3337
      @aleksandarradovic3337 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      the same thing happens to me .generation 73 .cheers sista

  • @tonybates7870
    @tonybates7870 3 ปีที่แล้ว +40

    He has never, ever, sounded like anyone else. That is a very rare thing in a musician, particularly a rock guitarist. Even when he completely lifted chord sequences, as he did with T. Rex at least twice, it still sounded like the Smiths. One of the greats, old Johnny.

    • @paddyskate
      @paddyskate 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      What are the examples I’ve heard him mention t trex as influences a few times

  • @sleepedge8257
    @sleepedge8257 3 ปีที่แล้ว +121

    A riff like this in an alternate tuning would be groundbreaking even by todays standards and the fact he wrote this stuff in the 80s at such a young age is crazy. Johnny Marr is the king of melody and is such a great underrated guitar player.

    • @walshstu1
      @walshstu1 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      "...even by today's standards..." Today's standards are much lower than they were back then.

    • @uv77mc85
      @uv77mc85 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@walshstu1 No they aint. There are some insanely talented players around now but you probably wont hear of them as they are pretty obscure from the mainstream

    • @PinkFloyd1965
      @PinkFloyd1965 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      @@uv77mc85 Cause the music they make is ass, you can be technically skilled like Polyphia but you also have to be talented at making catchy melodies like Van Halen

    • @BeatPoet67
      @BeatPoet67 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      Nobody underrates JM...

    • @potatoid-0158
      @potatoid-0158 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      ⁠@@PinkFloyd1965hard disagree. van halen would never take off in today’s scene in any context. the bar for technicality and songwriting has gone way up in rock. boomers like to complain that rock is dead and the glory days are over but i believe rock is more sonically diverse, unique, and tasteful than ever before
      edit: the smiths, more specifically johnny marr’s style, is timeless and sounds just as fresh as it did in the 80’s

  • @chroniclesofbap6170
    @chroniclesofbap6170 4 ปีที่แล้ว +30

    I can hear Rourke's thunderous bassline pounding along with this.
    Mr. Marr.... You are a legend. One of the main reasons I ever picked up a guitar to play,

  • @wimbledan
    @wimbledan 4 ปีที่แล้ว +777

    He makes it look so simple but as Noel Gallagher said " he's so good not even Johnny Marr can play Johnny Marr"

    • @LupusYonderboy13
      @LupusYonderboy13 4 ปีที่แล้ว +37

      He's not even as good as he is.

    • @sratus
      @sratus 4 ปีที่แล้ว +39

      Typically inane comment from that idiot.

    • @AnarchyGuy6
      @AnarchyGuy6 4 ปีที่แล้ว +19

      TrainInVain what are you moaning about?

    • @sratus
      @sratus 4 ปีที่แล้ว +27

      @@AnarchyGuy6 You upload clips from FIFA amigo. Maybe sit this one out.

    • @nealdew71
      @nealdew71 4 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      @@sratus You got real pretty mouth friend xx

  • @linsayspence7070
    @linsayspence7070 4 ปีที่แล้ว +42

    Hi All , one evening last summer my friend Heidi and I had the great pleasure of working with Johnny at one of his tour dates in Hull. During the evening he came over and personally thanked us for coming along to work with him,and chatted with us for a while .
    You wouldn't get that from most superstars , which is what Johnny Marr is in the true sense . Not only is he a genius, but true royalty, and a top human being .
    Thanks for the music Johnny 🤩.

  • @m.debaser4
    @m.debaser4 3 ปีที่แล้ว +35

    Lennon-McCartney, Jagger-Richards, Waters-Gilmour, Page-Plant, and Marr-Morrissey is up there among the finest songwriting partnerships to ever exist in rock music!

    • @maulanabayugallagher
      @maulanabayugallagher ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Don't Forget LIAM-NOEL Gallaghers

    • @bentowerner
      @bentowerner ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@maulanabayugallagher noel wrote the songs alone, liam just sang them. liam isn't a great composer, and the only amazing thing he's ever written is i'm outta time

    • @jimmysquire6242
      @jimmysquire6242 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Butler-Anderson too

  • @alexrodriguez8767
    @alexrodriguez8767 3 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    How freaking lucky we are that this freaking genius spends the time to teach his own classic-Respect!!!

  • @christopresutti6972
    @christopresutti6972 3 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    Love the way Johnny is relaxed about it, if a note doesn't sound for a minor mistake he just doesn't care.

  • @XLBiker13
    @XLBiker13 4 ปีที่แล้ว +172

    Such a remarkable musician! A truly brilliant guitarist who made his mark without relying on predictable / expected "guitar hero" lead solos. Johnny completely turned that formula on its head and came up with something so much more interesting and necessary. His guitar playing was infinitely more unique and creative than anything 99% of his contemporaries were offering. And still is to this day.

    • @freddiefellows5121
      @freddiefellows5121 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Spot on!

    • @AndyAcker
      @AndyAcker 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Totally agree: I look to this guy and his melodic/creative sensibilities much more than the "look at my smokin' hot solo" (...yawn...) guys from the same era.

    • @Scarecrow2311
      @Scarecrow2311 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      As a guitarist playing since the 80's, I 110% agree!! Play what sounds cool NOT what is technically hard.

  • @marcoshan2318
    @marcoshan2318 4 ปีที่แล้ว +117

    “This is about when we were younger”
    Thom Yorke

    • @omervardar7635
      @omervardar7635 3 ปีที่แล้ว +25

      But we didnt write it

    • @ryanboshell6124
      @ryanboshell6124 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Juan David Porras I think he knows that, hence why he’s finished the quote.

    • @theunreal_TOEBEANS
      @theunreal_TOEBEANS 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      For the uninitiated: th-cam.com/video/LtmS2ePSSdU/w-d-xo.html

    • @SolamenteVees
      @SolamenteVees 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      RH did a bang-up cover. Respect.

    • @williamoliveira1409
      @williamoliveira1409 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      This song turned me into a die hard Radiohead fan lmao.

  • @ChadwickRider
    @ChadwickRider 4 ปีที่แล้ว +59

    Hearing it isolated really helps you understand the genius of the Smiths. Brilliant guitars and songwriting. I tried singing along and it just made me more impressed. No clue how Morrissey picked out the vocal melody that fits the guitars like a glove (no pun intended, hand in glove).

    • @yourfavoriteflavor
      @yourfavoriteflavor ปีที่แล้ว +1

      You are totally right. This song (among others) demonstrates the brilliance of their songwriting partnership.

  • @rmorton8281
    @rmorton8281 3 ปีที่แล้ว +27

    The fact he wrote those songs before he was in his mid twenties to me is astonishing. Genius is used too often but for Marr it's quite appropriate.

  • @sangirardiecavicchi648
    @sangirardiecavicchi648 4 ปีที่แล้ว +37

    How can some people dislike this legend teaching us his songs?

  • @trship6274
    @trship6274 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I met Johnny randomly in the street about 10 years ago. He stopped and talked and had the time. Game changing songwriter and top bloke too.

  • @johnperiard9594
    @johnperiard9594 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    The greatest guitarist/songwriter of the 1980s..

  • @iain2080
    @iain2080 4 ปีที่แล้ว +118

    Been loving Johnnys Instagram stories of him chilling in his garden answering questions. Rock on out there people, play that song you said you couldn't and get something out of being stuck in your house.

    • @bhans234
      @bhans234 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks man, did not know about that :D

  • @user-qo8xe9is2c
    @user-qo8xe9is2c 4 ปีที่แล้ว +42

    Johnny Marr: Take your Jags and record only your guitar parts for every Smiths song and put on iTunes. I’ll buy every last one. I’m certain I’d be 1 of many thousands. Thank you for being the humble rock god you’ve always been 🙏🏻🙏🏻

  • @jimmyRHCP
    @jimmyRHCP 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Marr is so underrated. One of the best.

    • @fender
      @fender  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      🙌

  • @oceansawayband
    @oceansawayband 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    As a melodic guitarist myself, I really Love this guys sound. His signature arpeggios with some open chords and weird jazz shapes. Throw some chorus and reverb over that and you’ve got yourself some of the most melancholy 80s riffs you’ve ever heard!
    Fun fact about Johnny Marr though, he is HEAVILY inspired by 1960s MoTown, Blues, and American Rock N Roll artists like Bo Didley. Wicked guitarist 🤘🏽 😎 🤘🏽

  • @youngmanblues91
    @youngmanblues91 4 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    How on Earth did he create this and all the other incredible Smiths masterpieces? What I admire is the simplicity in which he teaches such a complex song, to the point where I feel confident many guitar players around the world will be able to add this to their arsenal. Johnny Marr, you are a fucking Wizard.

    • @pamela8329
      @pamela8329 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      And what, at 19 yrs old?

  • @tramlad2
    @tramlad2 4 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    Born cool, ladies and gents the one, the only Johnny Marr, guitar god , non smoking non drinking vegetarian, he is a guy in the know, looks well, playing as good as ever, thanks Johnny stay well my friend, just made my night.

  • @wayneorchard5570
    @wayneorchard5570 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    What a beautifully sophisticated guitar arrangement.
    You can see why many guitarists and songwriters admire Johnny Marr.

  • @rosemarysbabydaddy858
    @rosemarysbabydaddy858 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I can legit dead ass watch this for hours...

  • @georgetzimas1541
    @georgetzimas1541 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    The most melodic riff producer this universe has ever produced

  • @julianpratt9616
    @julianpratt9616 4 ปีที่แล้ว +85

    Absolute guitar legend and totally cool guy. His autobiography "Set the boy free" is a total must read. (you are welcome JM)

    • @andytraverse
      @andytraverse 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Reading it at the moment, it's brilliant.
      Not an easy childhood and even being in a band made him a target for violence.

  • @raulgonzalezart6006
    @raulgonzalezart6006 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Johnny Marr is a magician.

  • @alisadetwiler3404
    @alisadetwiler3404 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    This man's talent is insane

  • @danielday713
    @danielday713 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Mr. Marr, you’ve taken great care of yourself and we appreciate it. Still the great guitarist I saw in 1986. Thanks so much for these songs. I would not have made it without them

  • @itaintmebabe714
    @itaintmebabe714 4 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    The living legend, Johnny Marr

  • @edwhite1016
    @edwhite1016 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I don't have a musical bone in my body, but I know what I like to hear, and I like to hear Johnny Marr play guitar. So clean. I'm old enough to have been around and listening to the Smith's during their time, bought everything. and time went on and they became "That great band from way back when" until recently, when I sought out Mr. Marr to see what he was up to, and boy am I glad that I did. Having a big old Smiths/Marr party in my brain.

  • @priscilla9115
    @priscilla9115 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    He’s the greatest guitarist to walk the entire earth

  • @chalecoflash
    @chalecoflash 4 ปีที่แล้ว +25

    brilliant progressions, arpeggios, riffs, and melodies all in one package. LEGEND.

  • @djtomoy
    @djtomoy 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Unlike many Johnny Marr doesn’t disappoint when he speaks

  • @JL-tk4gp
    @JL-tk4gp 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    This individual is a genius. Period.

  • @rupdog2069
    @rupdog2069 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I could sit here and watch him play all day

  • @lorenmiller3797
    @lorenmiller3797 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I could just listen to Johnny Marr play all of his guitar parts he's written, without any vocals or other instruments of any kind, all day long. What an absolute genius!

  • @countimbroglio
    @countimbroglio 4 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    Thank you, Johnny! This is the first Smiths song I ever heard. A girl I had a crush on told me she had something I had to hear and popped Meat is Murder into the cassette deck of her car. After ten seconds I was in love. With your music.

  • @Geologist_Mike
    @Geologist_Mike ปีที่แล้ว

    He is a genius. People like him are rare.

  • @davemiller8215
    @davemiller8215 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    not really much to say here except......JOHNNY FOOKIN' MARR!!!!!!!!!!
    the incomparable humble and astounding master.....

  • @goshrx
    @goshrx 4 ปีที่แล้ว +27

    I remember when Meat came out. I was already a Smiths fan, and just about every written article about them talked about how completely impossible it was to figure out Marr's arpeggiated parts. Well, while they are a bit difficult, I've got to say that with this video, I hammered it out quite respectably in just about an hours time. The key for me was the tuning--I had no idea! What a beautiful tune with easy and harder parts that were a good stretch for me. Thank you Mr. Marr and Fender for posting this! I would LOVE to see more Marr videos. His guitar parts are absolutely golden and perfect but dangit if it's hard to figure out exactly what he's doing without some help.

  • @joecvar
    @joecvar 4 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    Johnny F’ing Marr is the best❤️✌🏻

  • @darrylwiggins1156
    @darrylwiggins1156 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    God , what a natural born talent.i love you mr.marr, your genius has few if any equals.long may you live.

  • @profilercms
    @profilercms ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Man, just brought to tears seeing and hearing him play this beautiful timeless tune. I just can't get enough of this. That first chord is brilliant.

  • @Ct-rq8zy
    @Ct-rq8zy 4 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    Wow I’ve been waiting for years for Johnny to do something like this thanks Johnny Marr you guitar god

  • @tonguepetals
    @tonguepetals 4 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    Got chills watching this. Marr is still a god.

  • @v.villain3238
    @v.villain3238 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Johnny,the inventor of Britpop,IndiePop.Legend.thanks for this broadcast.

  • @satanssurfer5965
    @satanssurfer5965 4 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    This guy is an absolute legend, amazing guitarist, got a great voice too

  • @marksirianni8678
    @marksirianni8678 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Reading through many of your comments heartens me, so many articulate music lovers coming together through love and appreciation for Johnny Marr. It's refreshing to see this thoughtful, appreciative commentary in light of what we are exposed to in so much of today's world! Bravo Johnny Marr, thanks for moving all of us, from the early days right on through now!

  • @beetlespacexdragon7815
    @beetlespacexdragon7815 4 ปีที่แล้ว +29

    Beautiful guitar part ... was amazed to see Johnny Marr play this part while singing lead vocals last year at the Fillmore in SF. What a great all around lead man and performer! My favorite of his guitar arrangements.

  • @BB.halo_heir
    @BB.halo_heir 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Things you didn't know you needed until you got it. Thanks, Fender....love you, Marr ♡

  • @patricktaylor4997
    @patricktaylor4997 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Wow! I never would've thought you could create such contrary and complex chords by using open E tuning. I'd always just associated it with blues and slide players. Brilliant! And what a generous and unassuming guy he is. Sharing his technique in detail like this with everyone. So refreshing to hear from a truly skilled guitarist with none of the "great guitarist" ego or posturing. Thanks for sharing your craft Johnny!

  • @garydunn5797
    @garydunn5797 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Such a beautifully rich hauntingly glorious tune! You are a treasure and a genius!

  • @coldwar1977
    @coldwar1977 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    And he seems so humble and down to earth. Gotta love this guy!

  • @gemimaobrien
    @gemimaobrien 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Just the sound of angels playing harps of gold in clouds of silver rain. *Saves to favourites*. Johnny, you make it look so effortless. Big love and gratitude.

  • @peterclarke6191
    @peterclarke6191 4 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    I love how he has to tremolo a chord even when he’s just demonstrating it alone. The guys a total nut for the right sound.

  • @deansholl4689
    @deansholl4689 4 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    Loved the Smiths growing up. How does a human being even write a song like that on guitar!

  • @thevellocet
    @thevellocet 4 ปีที่แล้ว +310

    So God finally decided to show himself during this current crisis.

    • @achair650
      @achair650 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      *and Jesus walks in* I'M JOHN FRICKIN FRUSCINTIE!!!

    • @theunreal_TOEBEANS
      @theunreal_TOEBEANS 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hallelujah!

  • @stevenmacdonald2205
    @stevenmacdonald2205 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    The guy is an absolute legend.

  • @thedeadxtras9927
    @thedeadxtras9927 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    There you go folks simple as that!! Haha, what a star, quite simple to follow when the master breaks it down for you to learn, but can anyone imagine being able to of written a song of that caliber at the age of 18/19 let alone just learning to play. It’s clear to me that Johnny’s sole purpose in life was to play guitar and entertain us.

  • @GranulatedStuff
    @GranulatedStuff 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    When I got my first guitar I spent ages trying to play this in it's most basic form and it wasn't until about 20 years later that I found out it wasn't standard tuning !

  • @GhostlyOctoberWolf
    @GhostlyOctoberWolf 4 ปีที่แล้ว +55

    Johnny Marr was perhaps to modest to note that he was merely 21 yrs old when this song came out in Feb 1985, which means he was literally younger than I am now (b. 1997), oh well at least we're both October babies! Brilliant, melancholy, unique guitar on this song, don't think I've ever heard anything like it in rock, and I listen to ALOT of music.

    • @ryanboshell6124
      @ryanboshell6124 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Sinist3rWolf so nice to hear this music is in safe hands. Regards, an old duffer.

    • @teodelfuego
      @teodelfuego 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      One of the things that Marr's work with the Smiths so refreshing was that he tried to avoid blues rock cliches and the pentatonic minor scale

    • @J5L5M6
      @J5L5M6 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      "Cleaners From Venus" ... If you're already familiar, then you know. And, if not, you're about to have a great afternoon.

    • @elbeano1721
      @elbeano1721 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      modest was a good choice of word

    • @spartan876
      @spartan876 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Crazy isn’t it. Was tiktok age when he put down some of the most classic albums in existence

  • @davidhoban3825
    @davidhoban3825 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Brilliant... A lesson from Marr.. This is what the Internet is for👍🎸

    • @fender
      @fender  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Love this! 🎸🤘

  • @Steve-wz5lx
    @Steve-wz5lx 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for the marrstarclass.
    The sign of a good teacher is a progressive student. Job done.!

  • @joerobinson2538
    @joerobinson2538 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Absolute Genius use of an open tuning. Makes sense now why it’s impossible to duplicate the sound and chording (without tuning to Open E Major chord tuning). Thank you Johnny and thank you Fender! My self isolation isn’t so bad after all!

  • @steveveramontes6011
    @steveveramontes6011 4 ปีที่แล้ว +35

    Johnny "It's in a tuning" Marr.

  • @MickeyDs14
    @MickeyDs14 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Johnny is easily in my top 3 favorite guitarists of all-time.

  • @ashleyohohoh
    @ashleyohohoh 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I can just hear the bass in my head as he played through.. RIP Andy.
    Johnny is a legend, and so is Andy.
    RIP The Smiths, gone but never forgotten.

  • @theshleepingsheep9932
    @theshleepingsheep9932 4 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    I learnt this yesterday, time to relearn using the legend himself

  • @derekdalton5658
    @derekdalton5658 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Found myself singing along "belligerent ghouls run Manchester schools....". Thanks Johnny. You are a true gentleman.
    I grew up in Australia listening to The Smiths and admiring your jaguar guitars (aesthetically and sonically the BEST GUITAR Fender ever made [Sorry strat fan boys])

  • @und3rpr
    @und3rpr 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Learn from the best! This guy is a living legend!

  • @giovanniscardetta333
    @giovanniscardetta333 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    A quiet, pure genius this guy

  • @mrpentium
    @mrpentium 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    This song is sooo intricate I learned it, and then forgot it. Will learn it again, now.....

  • @shanedeel2
    @shanedeel2 4 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    Fender has the greatest community involvement. MAkes me wanna buy a fender even though I already have a G&l Strat.

  • @zennor_man
    @zennor_man 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Johnny Marr...take a bow...

  • @MusicTeacherGuyNorristown
    @MusicTeacherGuyNorristown 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    My favorite guitarist.

  • @adriansaenz2873
    @adriansaenz2873 4 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    This is F#$%ing Genius....this is straight from making a deal at the crossroads at midnight.

  • @nallekarhu7994
    @nallekarhu7994 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I think it was riff wise the best song musically that johnny marr wrote.

  • @rickykilby4672
    @rickykilby4672 12 วันที่ผ่านมา

    The master at work.Fantastic musician.

  • @Joelster-og4pf
    @Joelster-og4pf 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    This helped me more than any guitar tab could. Thank you Johnny Marr. 👍🏼 🤘🏼❤️

  • @joesofia
    @joesofia 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Talk about someone who needs to have his own Instructional Guitar Video! Long time coming! Thanks Johnny and Fender!

    • @MrJuju69
      @MrJuju69 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      joesofia Agreed. Like on of those Masterclass video lessons

    • @joesofia
      @joesofia 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      TomM69 Absolutely.

  • @scotpurdy8132
    @scotpurdy8132 4 ปีที่แล้ว +49

    Please, Fender......More, more, more Johnny Marr! Keep it up enough and I'll finally break down and purchase a new Johnny Marr Jaguar from you. Fair enough?!

    • @joecvar
      @joecvar 4 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      Scot Purdy I’ve had one for over a year now and I can’t keep my hands off of it! It is an amazing instrument, I touch it more than my wife😂✌🏻

    • @scotpurdy8132
      @scotpurdy8132 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@joecvar, I'm so tempted to finally pull the trigger. Though I have several guitars already, there's something about the Johnny Marr Jags that just makes them special. Until then, I'll keep banging out JM riffs on my modified Squier Jaguar and Rickenbacker 360.

    • @bananasinpyjamas3415
      @bananasinpyjamas3415 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Please please please let us get more Johnny Marr teaches the smiths this time

    • @pedroluce726
      @pedroluce726 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      If they keep posting Marr lessons, we’ll ALL BUY ONE! Sounds gorgeously unique, just like Johnny. #gratitude Thanks Johnny🙏

  • @theultimategamer1776
    @theultimategamer1776 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Johnny Marr he plays guitar. What a legend. Thanks to Fender for recognising his contribution to music -
    "This is the chord ere" what a legend

  • @EddieG1888
    @EddieG1888 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I love the way Johnny describes what he's playing, not by rattling off chord names but by fret number!
    Just shows you, his genius is utterly natural, he doesn't even need to know what chords he's playing.

  • @stuartpowell255
    @stuartpowell255 4 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    I can never be arsed to learn cover versions but might give this a crack, seeing as the man himself is the teacher

    • @ChainNonSmoker
      @ChainNonSmoker 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      It's great arpeggio and chord practice using that tuning as well.

  • @stevenmgyori3826
    @stevenmgyori3826 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Well done and thanks for sharing brother! Great to see and hear Johnny! Thanks Fender! Be Well All!

  • @barpsoon3031
    @barpsoon3031 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thankyou for the best time of my life.

  • @OtherJesus
    @OtherJesus 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Not one of my fave Smiths songs, but I love how this goes to show that it's all about doing what is right for the song, to make the song great. You don't have to be fancy and complicated and a big show off. Thanks, Johnny. Really appreciate this!