Ricks Graham - Improv over a classic 80's ballad BT

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  • @rjc7289
    @rjc7289 2 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Those legato runs are just jaw-dropping. Your command of the fretboard is quite commendable.

  • @danielciesielski4353
    @danielciesielski4353 7 ปีที่แล้ว +101

    for me, one of the best guitar improvisation on youtube

    • @VisboerAnton
      @VisboerAnton 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      I know it's in the title, but wait, this is improv?

    • @hyde4004
      @hyde4004 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@VisboerAnton You can hear its improvised. He's always on the edge, you never quite know what he's gonna do.

  • @jimmyc5498
    @jimmyc5498 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Rick, never saw this one. I think it captures all the best elements of your playing, brilliant and kicks ass.

  • @jcee6886
    @jcee6886 7 ปีที่แล้ว +30

    the kind of playing that'd bring a tear to a glass eye. phenominal Rick

  • @rhesreeves5339
    @rhesreeves5339 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    It's almost annoying how nice the best players are! I was at GIT summer 86 before my senior year in high school and all of my teachers were unbelievably kind and helpful. They all wanted to share their knowledge so others could know the feeling of playing but they also cared about me personally and looked out for me, being alone in Hollywood at 17. They inspire and that is what Rick does for me. Not only to play great but to be great to others. To take care of one health. I'm a new sub but I can already see change in me. Thanks man.

  • @JosephStern
    @JosephStern 9 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    Rick excels in the cleanliness and sharp attack of all his notes, as well as the tasteful and interesting choices of scales and modes. A remarkable player. Thanks for sharing your talent with us, Rick.

  • @jamessiller2434
    @jamessiller2434 19 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Your voicings and phrasings baptize my soul! Dude!

  • @mrnomad55
    @mrnomad55 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    outstanding playing Rick. just awesome. love your phrasing.

  • @BloodBerth
    @BloodBerth 10 ปีที่แล้ว +169

    Paganini and Beethoven (heck, even Vivaldi and Mozart) didn't have any soul because they played too many notes (sarcasm). Just because you love your pentatonic, doesn't mean virtuosos like Rick are soulless. This shit is gold!

    • @kenhaze5230
      @kenhaze5230 6 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      Who incidentally does plenty of pentatonic or mostly-pentatonic runs.

    • @danielbentley7117
      @danielbentley7117 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@kenhaze5230 No he doesn't. If you'd actually seen more of his videos, you'd know he mixes in loads of different scales.

    • @kenhaze5230
      @kenhaze5230 5 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      @@danielbentley7117Oh no worries, you can't read.

    • @jasongraham4425
      @jasongraham4425 หลายเดือนก่อน

      This is also improvised

  • @M4D4F4K4.
    @M4D4F4K4. ปีที่แล้ว +3

    never gets old can't believe I listened to this almost a decade ago

  • @thecommitments3687
    @thecommitments3687 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    275 k views, hum i've watched it over and over, and i feel like that it's half of these 275 K views (i know it's not possible...), one of the most addictive guitar solo ever! What a beast & monster player Rick Graham ladies & gentlemen!

  • @joelflmartinho
    @joelflmartinho 9 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    Rick, that's so inspiring.. You just demonstrated how to combine technicality with musicality.. The phrasing and modal changes over the chords are wonderful.. Keep rocking!!

  • @sasaknezevic1338
    @sasaknezevic1338 7 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    You are so good with that guitar...This kind of playing is what I like to hear!!!!!Easy back track and powerfull soloing like this one...

  • @kennyken7278
    @kennyken7278 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This vid is probably the BEST 80's Ballad improv on TH-cam ....Never heard one play a flurry of notes with great precision and musicality... This is some technical wizardry fused into a super-melodic phrasing...Most players tend get ''repetitive'' and will run out of licks and ideas as soon as they approach halfway through .... Rick is a different beast ..WOW spectacular playing!!!

  • @rmp5s
    @rmp5s 8 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    World class.

  • @pdp7653
    @pdp7653 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    This is THE BEST....performance I've seen by you!....

  • @klauswhitedreamer
    @klauswhitedreamer 10 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    beautifully performed , all your improvisation it's a pure delight !...

  • @kossuthgabor
    @kossuthgabor 8 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Beautiful, brilliant music and sound !

  • @alvarodeprado3814
    @alvarodeprado3814 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    One of my favourites guitar videos for ever!

  • @jeroenscheltema7198
    @jeroenscheltema7198 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Rick jou just litterally took my breath away.......
    Mindblowing....❤🎸

  • @peterbaker3878
    @peterbaker3878 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Rick you playing leaves me speechless man, just amazing talent Wow!

  • @jerrypeterson5237
    @jerrypeterson5237 9 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Just amazing! This takes guitar playing to another level. Cant imagine how many hours of practice this equires.

    • @Amber57499
      @Amber57499 7 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Jerry Bjørnsen It's not about how many hours, but how he practiced in general. Check out his fingers when playing. They barely move. Rick sat down for hours and played everything so slowly until every tiny bit of excessive movement was eliminated, then he sped up and so on. Not to mention the crazy theory he puts on that fretboard in real-time. Most of us would fall asleep only thinking of that, but Rick here is THE example that it really paid off. He is doing extreeeeeeeemely well ;)

    • @stevebrule9343
      @stevebrule9343 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Amber57499 yeah but he still has well over 20,000 hours of practice. That matters a hell of a lot more than “how” he practiced.

    • @Alex-xm5nh
      @Alex-xm5nh 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Mastery = repetition + quality of repetitions....must have both. You can become excellent at doing things the wrong way. Lol

    • @montez7882
      @montez7882 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@stevebrule9343 you can practice the same thing for a million hours and still never get it right if you aren't properly analyzing what you're doing wrong. You can get the same thing down in a day if you do. Quality of practice is by far more important than quantity of practice

  • @pathaleyguitar9763
    @pathaleyguitar9763 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You are one of the greatest to ever live...

  • @stevesolo16
    @stevesolo16 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice...again! You blow me away at how clean everything is played.

  • @DanThornton01
    @DanThornton01 11 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I dont know if it was just me, or was anyone else relieved when he hit the root note 2:57? so many awesome soulful and tasty tense licks in there made for a huge build up, and that final run just added to that. Good god I love your playing Rick!

  • @reyesplace1096
    @reyesplace1096 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Scintillating tone and stellar technique, bold and brilliant

  • @brycesaylor752
    @brycesaylor752 7 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    the only guy I know that can combine musicality with technicality

    • @PatBirdSk8
      @PatBirdSk8 7 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Bryce Saylor checkout plini's newest album handmade cities.i always refer to him as jazz feelsion, because it has the technicality of fusion but with immense feel

    • @JuanPabloContrerasC
      @JuanPabloContrerasC 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      u dont know too much musicians then pal'

    • @jamesmiles3341
      @jamesmiles3341 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@JuanPabloContrerasC he said the only guy he know

    • @svogender
      @svogender 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@jamesmiles3341 Yeah...He most know the guy for real..!! 😊👍

  • @SuperNick090
    @SuperNick090 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    Man ,I love that light touch you have on that guitar!!

  • @MetalCrusader32
    @MetalCrusader32 10 ปีที่แล้ว

    Rick , I enjoy every note you play
    God bless you

  • @mladen1982
    @mladen1982 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    What a beautiful melody....

  • @arnoldjones
    @arnoldjones 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    That is fantastically fluid fretwork. Phenomenal!

  • @spyrosstathis382
    @spyrosstathis382 11 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Οh my god,what a nice feeling and smooth technique!

  • @diamondsfuns924
    @diamondsfuns924 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I won’t say one of the best its the best man

  • @bilawalgill8778
    @bilawalgill8778 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love you Rick.

  • @alexandresimoes-advogado5194
    @alexandresimoes-advogado5194 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Um espetáculo de som. Um dos solos mais belos que já vi.

  • @Injectionboy
    @Injectionboy 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    really great feel and vibratos

  • @vegamusico
    @vegamusico 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is just amazing, great impro.

  • @woww4444
    @woww4444 ปีที่แล้ว

    You've dug your playing for years now. 🤘🤘🤘

  • @crinosnocturne
    @crinosnocturne 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    I have this Bt. it's just awesome. great improvisation too rick!

  • @Diemiurgus
    @Diemiurgus 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This Guy is one of the best Guitarists in the World.. Awesome!

  • @deano-uv6dr
    @deano-uv6dr ปีที่แล้ว

    Jesus christ , so much talent , outstanding👍 , as I open my tab book still learing back in black , I'll get it eventually.
    So inspiring, keep going .

  • @Benill03
    @Benill03 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    What an excellent improve! The camera angle is AWESOME! Thanks for giving us a close up of those incredibly talented hands!

  • @danbenkert
    @danbenkert 9 ปีที่แล้ว +82

    Im sure Joe Satriani would say WOW !!!!

    • @joelflmartinho
      @joelflmartinho 9 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      +1

    • @ghost53pilot
      @ghost53pilot 7 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      I love Joe but not sure he can do this as well as Rick.

    • @danbenkert
      @danbenkert 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      ghost53pilot Rick Graham is amazing he can play any style very well rounded. His classical videos are incredible.

    • @nicolasbascunan4013
      @nicolasbascunan4013 7 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      I'm sure Joe Satriani would say HOW !!!!

    • @andrewhill9910
      @andrewhill9910 7 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Joe Satriani may just say 'Ni Hao' as he probably speaks Chinese too?? Okay,, I was getting bored!

  • @StamateTudorGuitar
    @StamateTudorGuitar ปีที่แล้ว

    Rick is easily one of the best ever!

  • @vintagetone22
    @vintagetone22 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    wow amazing feel and skills

  • @LeeHoMusic
    @LeeHoMusic ปีที่แล้ว

    wow Im impressed Rick, what a talented guitarist you are!!!! Fantastic improvisation.....

  • @MetalCrusader32
    @MetalCrusader32 10 ปีที่แล้ว

    Man this is so beautiful ,

  • @pwnEdge1
    @pwnEdge1 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    Sweet and great tone!

  • @MrFreevo
    @MrFreevo 11 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Yes, Rick. You are famous among all the guitar guys that want to improve guitar skills and use the internet resources as a tool... Great playing as always! Cheers!

  • @martyisabeliever
    @martyisabeliever 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Your articulation is flawless brah!

  • @DesmoCazzutaNereide
    @DesmoCazzutaNereide 8 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Totally impressed! Amazing style ;)

  • @tatatoto1052
    @tatatoto1052 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Just Amazing!!!!

  • @nc1969
    @nc1969 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Rick is the best of the best!

  • @ilyashakirzyanov1810
    @ilyashakirzyanov1810 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    great
    i am impressed
    you realy understand how to improwise on chords
    you are the best improviser i have watched in 13 years i play
    Nice to listen)))

  • @nicketify
    @nicketify 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome, really inspiring!

  • @FranAlcobax
    @FranAlcobax 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow !!! Thats awesome !!! Shreding and Feeling !!! ALL IN ONE !!!!

  • @pablo_costas
    @pablo_costas 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    your channel its a total discovery, what a success wow

  • @danidelgado3015
    @danidelgado3015 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Rick.... you are a beast!

  • @juniorguitar666
    @juniorguitar666 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    the best guitar !!!congratulations

  • @glaubermarcius
    @glaubermarcius 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi, Rick
    First, I must say great job!
    What caught my attention was the fact that you followed the chord progression, even when you were playing nicely fast.
    I consider that such hability is what separates "technicians" from great musicians.
    Congrats!

  • @Norman-Bates
    @Norman-Bates 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    That was Epic.Your in my top 5 players i've ever heard.

  • @myworldonvideo8721
    @myworldonvideo8721 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Beautiful playing 😍🤳 🎸🎶🎶🎶🎶

  • @jamesm5744
    @jamesm5744 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    Phenomenal Rick!

  • @Rich747born
    @Rich747born 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    That’s superb licks! Thanks! 😲

  • @carlostorosepulveda676
    @carlostorosepulveda676 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Extraordinario Ricks, muy bueno.

  • @bonaqua123
    @bonaqua123 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    Amazing improv as usual! I've gotten better just by listening you play. Keep 'em coming, Rick! :D

  • @intrinsic524
    @intrinsic524 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    amazing id love to learn

  • @MarshallBare
    @MarshallBare 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Would love to see picking hand too. Your videos are the best!

  • @luigicuccitto2113
    @luigicuccitto2113 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    GOD Bless You 🎸🎸🎸

  • @KikeRibeiro
    @KikeRibeiro 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    You are incredible, man!!!!!

  • @ednorth9303
    @ednorth9303 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Famous?? You ARE PHENOMENAL!!!!

  • @swifty1321
    @swifty1321 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Don't take this the wrong way but it just sounds like you're blasting through notes as fast as you can and it does sound improvised... But the other version you've done to the exact same track is a totally different story it sounds like you're listening to the actual chord changes and the notes you're landing on and you're phrasing and timing is outstanding...its one of the best on TH-cam.

  • @The0ldboy
    @The0ldboy 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    The backing track remember me a White lion song.Great impro,ths for sharing.

  • @kaioeastwood7133
    @kaioeastwood7133 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    I could hear him forever

  • @charliewade1057
    @charliewade1057 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    The only... the ONLY thing that could've added to the enchantment is the inclusion of his right hand so that we could see the role it played in mastering this melodic maelstrom. Thank you. That is all. I must now go and decide whether to face my guitar or just hang myself in the garage.

  • @ZmanZ247
    @ZmanZ247 9 ปีที่แล้ว

    beginning was good for sure, fast parts ok but what stood out was the more heartfelt lines for sure without doubt...... I have spent countless hours having fun soloing over this exact backing track, it's so good! Nice job regardless of mistakes, first video seen of this guy so will be checking out many more. Stole a few licks myself buddy ;)

  • @marshallrerekura5932
    @marshallrerekura5932 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    your the MAN Rick G..WOW

  • @user-dv7dn9zg4p
    @user-dv7dn9zg4p 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    this is awesome!!!

  • @BigEdWo
    @BigEdWo 11 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Actually I just wanted to say "Rick you're amazing"! But I got caught in modal discussions and I could not resist.
    Rick, you are amazing!

  • @recomusicofficial
    @recomusicofficial 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Holy crap, awesome job!!

  • @JonathanGrahamMusic
    @JonathanGrahamMusic 10 ปีที่แล้ว

    What a Beast! amazing stuff as usual Rick.

  • @LorenzoVenza
    @LorenzoVenza 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    Super, Rick!

  • @mahdiani1
    @mahdiani1 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Damn. Amazing as always my friend.

  • @alejandrogrisales7151
    @alejandrogrisales7151 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Este estilo de melodias solo son puro amor....

  • @cwilson8083
    @cwilson8083 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    NICE PLAYING !

  • @carlostorosepulveda676
    @carlostorosepulveda676 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Genial, muy bueno!!
    Saludo desde Chile.

  • @knrdmsn
    @knrdmsn 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    THAT tone!

  • @fenbanez
    @fenbanez 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    This theme must be on Spotify and play music
    It's awesome!!

  • @lar208
    @lar208 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    The Best i ever heard

  • @rudolfermischer4091
    @rudolfermischer4091 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Jawohl , genau so fetzt total geil, wie immer

  • @increscendo4451
    @increscendo4451 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Excelente tecnica, mucho mejor que varios guitarristas de renombre! Exito.

  • @varrob71able
    @varrob71able 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Rick the best in the world.

  • @MAR.COmusic
    @MAR.COmusic 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    you are amazing!!!

  • @mikedervos5974
    @mikedervos5974 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    when im looking for inspiration ,i just click on of those videos!!

  • @floseul
    @floseul 9 ปีที่แล้ว

    ça va à une vitesse incroyable tout en respectant le theme bravo à toi

  • @user-yz1im3nw1w
    @user-yz1im3nw1w 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    What a tone omg

  • @TheYusuf703
    @TheYusuf703 7 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    fender character's very good.... nice playing of course :)

  • @parmodkatekar7412
    @parmodkatekar7412 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Sir you r great

  • @cringelordmemes882
    @cringelordmemes882 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    wow man you're great.

  • @siewierap
    @siewierap 9 ปีที่แล้ว

    I'm addicted to this ;D