I played this for my wife. She was surprised to hear Jason's performance, "I don't associate these songs with guitar" My thoughts, precisely. Yet Jason seamlessly translates the rich harmonic content of Don and Walt to 6 strings.
What a great tribute to a musician who, along with Donald Fagen, did so much to blow away the assumptions of what popular music could be. Thanks Jason.
Steely Dan was the most underrated group but achieved undeniable successes . I notice that “People who don’t like them” either never took the time to listen to their catalog or simply aren’t music lovers.
Gorgeous, wonderful, amazing playing- I know Walter is smiling down on not just such a musically accurate piece, but such an absolutely heartfelt one, as well! Kudos!!
Beautiful. I wept as I played my bass to some of his brilliant and mysterious pieces...couldn't finish any of the songs. Damn it, life is so precious yet we treat it like garbage sometimes. So glad he and Fagen eventually joined their prodigious talents again if only to give us fleeting moments of musical treasures. I'll miss you so much, Walter.
I've now watched several tributes for Mr. Becker. This is the one that brought me to tears. Others were words. But it was/is his music that is his essence and, as so wonderfully demonstrated, will live on. Thank you, Mr. Vieaux. Your obviously loving tribute captures Walter Becker's magnificent musical genius, his rich arrangements boiled down to your two very talented hands. Gorgeous.
wonderful playing of Steely Dan Songs on the Acoustic Guitar, so nice, it goes deep into my soul, very sad day of hearing, that Walter Becker passes away...
Such a lovely tribute medley Jason! I especially liked your interpretations of Deacon Blues and Aja. - Walter's passing is hitting me harder than some of the other losses of my childhood heroes in recent years. I think it's a testament to how deeply Steely Dan's music always touched me. It was so central to the soundtrack of my misspent youth.
What a moving and beautifully performed tribute from one maestro to another. Thanks so much, this will be viewed over and over again in the future! :-)
Walter would probably have added on of his usual witty, caustic comments to this page but all I can say is thank you for sharing this heartfelt tribute to his music. It's lifted my spirits.
Absolutely beautiful, better than the original in ways, and reverent in remembrance to Walter. I could listen to the entire Steely Dan's collective works like this. Thank you.
Gorgeous playing Jason, you capture the true spirit of these songs - farewell Walter, truly the end of one of the premium musical partnerships in our world.
what a wonderful gift of music to develop......I was lucky myself to have a mother and father that gave me classical piano lessons which gave me the foundation to take up the trombone and excel......I can still play the horn and make it "sing" just like "Urbie Green".
Utterly beautiful playing. My wife-to-be and I have goosebumps listening to your renditions of these songs. So skillful. I'm with DowntownCanon on that: "Yesterday I woke up to the news. Today I woke up to this. Things are getting better already."
I played this for my wife. She was surprised to hear Jason's performance, "I don't associate these songs with guitar" My thoughts, precisely. Yet Jason seamlessly translates the rich harmonic content of Don and Walt to 6 strings.
Yesterday I woke up to the news. Today I woke up to this. Things are getting better already.
What a great tribute to a musician who, along with Donald Fagen, did so much to blow away the assumptions of what popular music could be. Thanks Jason.
Steely Dan was the most underrated group but achieved undeniable successes . I notice that “People who don’t like them” either never took the time to listen to their catalog or simply aren’t music lovers.
Or, they are tone deaf...
As a lover of fingerstyle guitar for over 50 yrs. - and SD, of course - I found this to be outstanding !
Me too Jerry.
Gorgeous, wonderful, amazing playing- I know Walter is smiling down on not just such a musically accurate piece, but such an absolutely heartfelt one, as well! Kudos!!
There music was eloquent and sophisticated it translates beautifully to classical guitar .
Excellent playing, particularly so on Aja...beautiful music. Thanks a lot.
and OMG that transition from "Deacon" to Aja is phenomenal...
RIP&L Walter. Beautiful & Worthy Tribute Jason! Thank you!
A great tribute. What a loss. Float on Walter......
Spot on chord voicings.
Absolutely beautiful. Brilliantly played. Brings me to tears. Thank you Walter for the music of my life. And Jason, you are pretty awesome too.
Beautiful playing, Jason. RIP Walter.
What melodies! What chordal voicing. What song structure.
A heartfelt tribute. Thank you Jason, I won't lose that number.
Beautiful. I wept as I played my bass to some of his brilliant and mysterious pieces...couldn't finish any of the songs. Damn it, life is so precious yet we treat it like garbage sometimes. So glad he and Fagen eventually joined their prodigious talents again if only to give us fleeting moments of musical treasures. I'll miss you so much, Walter.
Wow ... I think Walter would applaud that arrangement, I know I just did ... thanks
I've now watched several tributes for Mr. Becker. This is the one that brought me to tears.
Others were words. But it was/is his music that is his essence and, as so wonderfully demonstrated, will live on.
Thank you, Mr. Vieaux. Your obviously loving tribute captures Walter Becker's magnificent musical genius, his rich arrangements boiled down to your two very talented hands. Gorgeous.
Excellent. Really Appreciated that tribute. Till we meet again Mr. Walter Becker.....Your Fans.
Incredible tribute! This is quite honestly of the best arrangements I've seen on TH-cam. Im sure Walter would have approved.
So sad to hear of Walter's passing but have to say that you're tribute is spot on.
wonderful playing of Steely Dan Songs on the Acoustic Guitar, so nice, it goes deep into my soul, very sad day of hearing, that Walter Becker passes away...
A worthy tribute. Becker is smiling
This makes my eyes water. Thank you for putting this up
I watched and listened to this in awe. Beautifully interpreted and played. I've added it to my favorites.
Thank you!
Wow!!Thank you for professional arrangement to honor one of my favorites 70"s Love Steely Dan!! RIP!!
Gorgeous playing ... A wonderful tribute .... Thank you
Such a lovely tribute medley Jason! I especially liked your interpretations of Deacon Blues and Aja. - Walter's passing is hitting me harder than some of the other losses of my childhood heroes in recent years. I think it's a testament to how deeply Steely Dan's music always touched me. It was so central to the soundtrack of my misspent youth.
Amazing tribute. Steely Dan, such a legacy of music in a league of its own!
Somehow I appreciate the beauty and subtlety of Fagen and Becker even more when hearing it through another artist's ears. Really gorgeous. Thank you!
Thank you for sharing this, Jason. It's a beautiful tribute.
What a moving and beautifully performed tribute from one maestro to another. Thanks so much, this will be viewed over and over again in the future! :-)
I'll make it this time, I'm ready to cross that fine line...
masterful touch. Third World Man is absolutely haunting. Super nice medley.
Very nice tribute. RIP Walter. Jason I had never heard of you until now, you. are quite the gifted guitarist. I'm gonna tell my friends about you.
Beautiful. Simply beautiful.
Beautiful tribute Jason. Thanks.
Walter would probably have added on of his usual witty, caustic comments to this page but all I can say is thank you for sharing this heartfelt tribute to his music. It's lifted my spirits.
Very touching, nice playing!
Awesome, and us guitar players know that any SD stuff is all chords with names a foot long, which makes this all the more impressive
Thank you Jason. My spirit feels better. R.I.P. Walter Becker
Outstanding, talented and thoughtful tribute! BRAVO!
Gorgeous voicings.
Lovely, thank you Jason...it helps soothe the sadness of the day
Beautiful Tribute.
Beautiful....this is the most touching tribute to Walt I've seen yet.Thank you!!!
Beautiful
Absolutely beautiful, better than the original in ways, and reverent in remembrance to Walter. I could listen to the entire Steely Dan's collective works like this. Thank you.
Gorgeous playing Jason, you capture the true spirit of these songs - farewell Walter, truly the end of one of the premium musical partnerships in our world.
Excellent tribute, thanks
Thank you....beautiful......
That was extremely beautiful rest in peace Walter and thank you Jason
Beautiful.
beautiful
Wonderful.
Quality stuff. Deacon Blues is among my faves by any band.
Beautiful...
Amazing....thank you so very much.
what a wonderful gift of music to develop......I was lucky myself to have a mother and father that gave me classical piano lessons which gave me the foundation to take up the trombone and excel......I can still play the horn and make it "sing" just like "Urbie Green".
Incredible playing! I loved the Third World Man to Deacon Blues transition! Your harmonics are great too! Thanks for posting! RIP Walter! 🎸🙏🏽🌞
Thank you - One of the greats has left us.
Wonderful tribute, great playing.
Beautiful. Thanks for sharing, Jason. I look forward to repeated listenings...
Exquisite.
Beautiful. Thank you.
Simply beautiful! Thank you!
That is absolutely gorgeous, Jason....
Touching... No static at all anymore, Walter...
God bless you, brother. Thanks. RIP Walter.
Truly, truly beautiful x
Great !!
Walter must be glad to hear your performance in heaven.
Utterly beautiful playing. My wife-to-be and I have goosebumps listening to your renditions of these songs. So skillful. I'm with DowntownCanon on that: "Yesterday I woke up to the news. Today I woke up to this. Things are getting better already."
Bravo! Love your transition from Deacon Blues to Aja. It's obvious you really care about these songs. Great tribute.
fabulous!!
beautiful!
absolutly stunning tribute . awesome work and feelings all together !
It was wonderful to hear the songs of the great Steely Dan, the songs of my youth, played so brilliantly. Thank you!
Man I'm missing him. You are beautiful. Thanks for sharing. Xoxo
Beautiful!! Thank you!
Great playing. Great feel.
Thank you for that! Wonderful!
Thanks Jason, that was a wonderful tribute. Sad times pass a little more easily with beautiful music,
So beautiful - thank you!!
..that is some very difficult stuff you're playing there and you've nailed it...bravo!
Beautifully done - great song (first) from an album that didn't get the attention it should have... another musical loss..
Lovely playing Jason. Thank you.
thank you for this, Mr. Vieaux.
Beautifully done. I'm sure he would have loved that moving tribute. RIP.
great playing I'm sure Walter would have loved that
Awesome Playing And A Wonderful Tribute , I Think Walter Would Have Loved It ... R.I.P Mr. Becker
just sublime
awesome Jason, thank you
Wow very nicely done 👌🏻
Very very very good. Cheers!
thank you Jason. it's lovely. r.i.p. Walter
Well done, thanks.
From one guitar player to another, Thank you.I Think Walter would have said, What's everybody crying about?
Wonderfully played, thanks for posting, RIP Walter
Well done! Excellent!
Just lovely!!