Don't even get me started on Tim Reynolds. He is a true master. Dave Matthews live at Radio City is unreal. Right up there with John Mayer live at Nokia Theater.
Radio City is fantastic and better recorded, but I would really recommend Live at Luther College first to anyone. To me it's the perfect entry point into Dave Matthews and his and Tim's acoustic guitar playing! No need to recommend a specific song, the whole albums is just really enjoyable.
@@petermalone4193 I still liked when Tim started playing with the full band, on half the set, and eventually full sets. I currently play two DMB songs in the cover band I’m in, “#41” and “Everyday.” We get a little heavier with the songs, then trippy in a different way. I switch between Dave chord shapes, snd more normal ones on rhythm parts, and I do some of the Reynolds swells snd delay lines, then go into my own thing. They’re really fun to play, and folks usually get dancing on “Everyday.” And those aren’t even DMB songs that I liked or listened to, back when they came out. It’s fun with the band, but I play them because the frontman likes them, and can sing them really well.
From a drummers perspective, Carter Beauford is similar in his instrumental prowess. The entire band has always represented musical wizardry to me. It's hard to pick a favorite song, but Cortez the Killer with Warren Haynes in their Central Park concert has to be up there. RIP - LeRoi Moore.
@@SAK1855 I hear people say all kinds of silly things. Carter's style is his own and an evolving product of the band he plays with. Although he's not in the rarefied drumming air of a Dave Weckl, his acuity is at a very respectable level.
@@kenhiett5266 Weckl's technique is second to none, but I actually don't love his drumming. A great musician serves the song instead of overplaying, just like a great actor serves the story instead of overacting. But I get Weckl's appeal, especially for drummers who are honing their craft and want inspiration. My friend used to have him in his headphones and copy his drum parts.
It’s funny to me that Dave is not so well known today. He absolutely dominated the 90s and early 00s. Guess I’m getting old! Monster player and amazing band.
DMB will be remembered much like the Grateful Dead. They’ve toured for 30 years, they are iconic, and those who don’t love DMB, just haven’t been properly introduced.
Dave Matthews will never die because the hits will be in movies eventually when they become cheaper and me being born in the 90s my kids will hear it. I mean it's technically classic rock now 😂 but I know so much AC/DC and kiss from my mom.
Live at Luther College with Tim Reynolds is still a go-to for me, kid of the 90s. If I had to pick one song to play that would knock the socks off of most people who don't know Matthews' ability, it'd probably be #41. Amazing song that you can really jam to if you have someone on lead.
There's something special about #41. A lot of people really love that song, and I get it, because I'm one of them. At this point it will probably be my favorite song until I die.
Dave tours so much, i suggest everyone go see him at least once. No openers...just him and the band for a solid three hours. Always a good show with an ever-changing set list. 👌
I’m a drummer and I feel this same way about Carter Beauford, DMB’s drummer. Rapunzel is still on my bucket list to learn on drums one day, but I can’t play it yet despite years of experience. The syncopated hi-hat work, the fills, and odd rhythms are really tough to replicate.
Years ago in an interview, Dave said the way he could tell how a new song was developing, or how a show was going, was by looking at Carter. Seems like some of the best singer/songwriters have that kind of connection with the drummer.
The space between is my all time favorite Dave Matthews song. The reason is because I joined the U.S. Army in Nov of 2001. My mom was driving me to go meet my recruiter so i could get dropped off at the airport and be on my way to basic training. On the way to meet my recruiter, The Space Between came on the radio and the line "The space between, the bullets in our firefight, is where ill be hiding waiting for you" just hit so hard. Keep in mind, this was almost 2 months after the twin towers went down and i was scared out of my mind to be joining the military at such a time. I asked my mom to play this song every Sunday when we got to use the phones for 5 minutes. My mom religiously had this song ready to go at 3am every Sunday for me. Id listen to the song, and then have a couple of minutes to tell her that i was doing ok and i would be home one day soon. I still love this song to this day. Dave Matthews is LEGEND!
How long did you serve? Would you change anything in 23 years later? Did 9/11 motivate you to enlist as it did for many people around that time, or anything but, bc you said you were terrified, on the precipice of the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq which remain controversial today and increasingly unpopular.
@@pluckyduck11y I served for 5 years. Army Air traffic controller. I wouldn't change my decision to serve our country. I enlisted in August of 2001 (2-3 weeks before 9/11). My motivation at the time was to better myself, which I did on many levels.
By far #41 is my favorite Dave Matthews song and probably my favorite song in general, both to play and to listen to. The way the chords are shaped allows you to add in notes to make the chords much more interesting, and it kind of makes a blend between rhythm guitar and solo guitar.
Great explainer. And as a 40 year old man who has played acoustic guitar since Under the Table and Dreaming came out, I’ve never felt more middle aged than watching your awe in learning about how awesome Dave really is 😂 Deep cut is Warehouse for me.
This. Been playing guitar for 25 years and I'll never sniff anywhere even remotely close to Dave. Was cool watching this and realizing that I'm old at the same time. Gives me pleasure knowing the future is in good hands with the young folks like this guy. And, yes, yes, yes Warehouse is one of my favorite DMB songs ever. That reggae drum breakdown thing it does is one of the best breaks in all of music, imo.
I’m not even a huge fan of Dave Matthews Band, but I saw them live once years ago. Still one of the greatest concerts I’ve ever been to. The musicality is incredible.
Same here. I never "hated" they're music, but definitely wasn't a big fan either. Brother had two tickets so I went. By the end of the first song we looked over at eachother at the same moment like "DAMN". Their live show is insanely good. They play their songs then go into these incredible jams and by the end of the song its like WHOOAAA
That band is stacked at every single instrument. It's insane how good each of them are individually. Dave Matthews rhythm guitar is the easiest to gloss over in the mix, but any time you pay attention it really starts to hit how just brilliant sharp and clean his rhythm guitar playing is. And favorite song is Let You Down. The part of the song I love to death is one of the most beautiful lyrics I've ever heard: "I have no lid upon my head, but if I did - you could look inside and see what's on my mind..... it's you." Just gorgeous.
Dave & Tim at Luther College was and still is the most influential album I’ve ever heard. Dave is a legend. Tim is a GOD. Bartender (radio city) is my favorite duo performance and song.
#41 from the Crash album is amazing. That album in and of itself is a masterpiece from Tripping Billies to Lie in Our Graves. As a sax player, I would listen to all of his albums on repeat trying to figure out LeRoi's lead/rhythm lines as well as which sax and/or flute he was playing. I was crushed when he passed right before the Big Whiskey & the GrooGrux King came out. The band is a unicorn assembly of skill and talent and its unfortunate that their style of writing/playing hasn't influenced more artists and instead we have been inundated with mediocrity disguised as talent.
Oh God, I still miss LeRoi! I feel fortunate to have been able to see him in concert several times. Just an incredible musician all around. I am a flutist, and if I could become even a fraction of the player he was, I will have made it.
Dave Matthews Band is loaded with high skilled musician that compliment each other. No one ever go playing solo too crazy. They somehow give that part to their guest musician. Just love this band, their original songs and also when they cover other's songs, they make it more fun to listen.
I’m not a guitar player but I went through my teens and 20’s loving DMB’s music. Hearing you perfectly play Satellite brings back a lot of those feelings of youth. That song still makes me feel a certain way that I can’t explain. Thank you.
#41 and the seamless transition into Say Goodbye from the Crash album is two of my all time favorites. The most impressive thing is that their live albums are actually better than the studio version. I wouldn’t mind if they stretched each of those songs to 15 minutes long. Great grove, amazing vibe, and incredible talent. Guitar and bass is amazing. Violin, wind, and drummer are constantly pushing the group to a whole new level. Thanks for sharing your opinion and insight. Couldn’t agree with you more. Fun fun fun!!! Keep jamming and sharing your love for music. ✌️
Absolute favorite song by DMB is #41. A close second would have to be "Seek Up" - The version he did with Tim Reynolds on his "Live at Luther College" concert. Even though that album doesn't have his full band, it's all the more worth checking out since the stripped down setup forced him (and Tim) to really expand their acoustic playing.
#41 and Seek Up were, for a very long time, amoungst my favorite songs of all time. The Lutheran album taught me so much as a musician. Forever grateful for the time, work, and Love they put into their craft.
#41 and Tripping Billies on that Luther College concert are simply mesmerising. I also love that version of Seek Up - that and the Red Rocks concert are my two fav Seek Up version.
Watching his AOL sessions are really beautiful. It is just him and his accoustic guitar isolated so you can really study his hand movements when he plays as well as his singing ability. His singing is unique and watching him you can appreciate how artistic and soulful he sounds rather than a lot of musicians who follow a clean-cut, traditional way of singing.
@@tatertate5362it took me going to see them live to jump on the train. You can’t really fathom the magic of the band, or understand what people are trying to tell you until you see it for yourself. Hands down, the best live show I’ve ever seen!
I'm a 15 yr old guitarist. My dad has been listening to DMB nearly his whole life, and I share his love. My personal favorite song (and possibly riff) from Dave is Grey Street, with the easy but oh-so-wonderful acoustic riff for Big Eyed Fish. I could play those for hours (and do😂) Thanks for making a video on DMB, I hope some people discover one of history's greatest jam band through it. Keep it up:)
Love it! “Before These Crowded Streets” is one of my favorite (Dave) albums. It might have some of the deeper, darker, cooler, more obscure tracks you might be looking for. There is some really great stuff on that album. And it sure does make me miss Leroy Moore, RIP. Incredible saxophone parts.
The Stone has always blown me away. It’s a classic. Moody and beautiful at the same time and fun as hell to play. His solo acoustic versions on TH-cam are better than the album cut.
He is one of the best guitar players on the planet, but I don't really like his music. It's just not my thing. Except for The Stone. I hear The Stone and my day changes. What a powerful damn song. (Not the album version, 100% agreed, the live ones)
I saw Dave play The Stone solo acoustic on Charlie Rose back in 1999 or so, and I was hooked. I couldn't believe that one guitar could make that music.
“The Stone” is, to this day, the only song that I’ve never been able to play and sing at the same time (including many of Dave’s songs-Tripping Billies is a doozy). I don’t know how he does it. He is such a unique player. It’s also one of the greatest songs ever written. It is beautiful and absolutely horrifying.
I used to, essentially, worship Dave. I committed to learning how to play every song, I performed them a lot, and still mess with some. I don't listen to DMB much anymore, it was a long season of life that just wound down, but I still appreciate his licks, unique percussive style, and effortless play.
@@leavingtheisland definitely showing their musical age on this new one but the DMB sound is definitely there. There’s a couple that pop out right away and some that will definitely grow on me over time.
Me and my littlebrother would always get to a show early to jam in the parking lot. Stone was our fave to play, two step, a few others… great days, those mid 90’s… most years we only made it to 3 or 4 shows but in 98 we managed 21…
@@johnaustin3187 I remember seeing them three times in one week (but my total pales in comparison to yours, probably about 12-ish). The Stone is a masterpiece and I tortured myself to learn it too :)
Drummer here. The syncopation on Rapunzel just thrills me every time. I love Dave's playing for his sense of timing. Syncopated rhythms? Check. Rhythmic ideas that extend over the bar line? Check. I am so glad that he and Carter found each other (not to mention Stefan) because it's some of the tightest rhythm section playing in pop music.
I get the same vibe from Drive in Drive Out with him of dancing in and out of the pocket, the polyrhythms and syncopated drum sections... especially when he was really locked in in his prime and they were playing it live.
...and to think Stefan was only 16 when he joined the band, can you imagine that?! I love this band, saw them probably a dozen times in my 'formative' years. Always such a great show. Great players definitely tend to give great shows....night in, night out. Love the Big Whiskey and the Gru Grux King album....such tasty tunes on there!!
The Stone on Before These Crowded Streets always gives me chills. The light and heavy tones, crescendos, and precision, all work to give the song a deep, dramatic punch that lingers long after it ends.
Yes! The Stone, but the version where Dave was all by himself with just the guitar and the microphone minus the entire band. Sort of an unplugged performance if you will, but much deeper emotionally IMHO...
Dave Matthews net worth is about $500 million. Not only is his music some of the best, most interesting and creative music ever, he's one of the most successful musicians ever.
That means he’s a talented businessman. Don’t you think it’s weird that you’ve never heard a professional musician, any of Mathew’s peers, say they look up to or even respect his playing or songwriting.
I'm almost 43 and saw DMB for the first time late last year. Their 20 minute post bop Crush jam with the siiiiiick trumpet solo literally brought me to my knees. I've heard of people who have seen DMB like 100 times. After that show I completely understand wanting to chase that feeling a dozen times a year in 2 night runs. Wow.
YES!! The live shows are transformative. There's nothing like it anywhere. The crowd, the lyrics, the JAMS OMG THE JAMS....I live for the announcement of tour dates every year.
As a Brazilian, I grew up without knowing the "dmb hate". It was just a few years later that I've found out about it, and I just couldn't understand, neither find a logical explanation. I love it, and love his live stuff. There is a 90s or early 2000s version of #41 that the band just kills it. Superb. Great songs and far from 4 chords pop songs!
I wouldn't worry about it. I'm sure Dave's getting plenty of love. I live in America. I'm 40 years old. I'm an active musician and a recording engineer and I didn't know there were people that didn't like Dave until I watched this video and just have to assume that he wouldn't make a video defending Dave if it weren't necessary.... The point being I think Dave's safe. The haters must be very small in numbers. But I do appreciate a video that points out that there are many different ways to appreciate the levels of talent a guitarist can hold and then adding in vocals on top of your talent with guitar can really set an exponent if you will to the talent level. Happy listening friend! 🤘
People usually hate bands because they hate the people who like those bands. Trey Anastasio of Phish is another phenomenal guitarist people hate for the same reason.
Easiest comparison for me is Tool. Brilliant band with an annoying fanbase. The zeitgeist is to hate the band. My unpopular opinion is that Nickelback is also in that conversation.
@@JVipple love tool as well hahahahaha And for me this is another example of a hated band that I didn't know about, I guess because there aren't many tool fans in Brazil
Finally Dave Matthew’s getting the guitar-related respect he deserves lol, thank you! As far as deep cuts go, there’s a great song called The Riff from Away from the World, the main riff is a lot of fun to play and sounds great, Tim Reynolds also plays an amazing solo to end the song
The album Before These Crowded Streets was an underrated album. Only 1-2 singles seemed to get radio play but musically, this album could be their best work.
My freshman year of college was 1993 so I was in the sweet spot for DMB. I really appreciate your video and don’t understand those that cannot appreciate the talent in the band. My favorite songs are #41, Lie In Our Graves and Pig.
The fact that your comment only has four likes shows me that people really don't understand just how sweet of a sweet spot "college freshman in 1993" is for DMB.
@@disciplineddrama Graduated high school in 1994, so in the same era for sure. DMB is a band full of very talented people, but they were playing music I didn't find remotely interesting then or now. They ended up blending with all those jam bands who I also thought were awful. They have definitely made a good career for themselves, but never got the appeal at all
Nice to see a young guitar connoisseur giving save the props he deserves. I believe he's the best rhythm/singer of all time. His band mates are also top notch and I'd call his drummer, Carter Beauford, the best ever. They are truly a rare spectical wish is why, back in the 90's I decided I would see then whenever possible. At least 25 times now and it never gets old.
Tripping Billies was definitely one of the hardest, if not the hardest, tunes to nail on the guitar while singing at the same time. The most satisfying too once you figure out how it works.
I agree on Tripping Billies as one of the hardest and definitely satisfying. I have to put The Stone at the hardest though. I think it took me close to a year of practice to be able to play and sing it all the way through. Still my favorite to this day.
What a beautiful way of describing the complexities what makes Dave Matthews songwriting and performances so captivating. We are definitely on board here!
By far, "#41" is my favorite song by Dave to listen to. I cry every time I hear it. I like attempting to play "Granny" on my acoustic guitar. That is such a great, great song!! I took lessons just to play "Crash." I told the instructor I didn't care about learning anything else, just Crash. He hesitated, saying it was unorthodox, but he'd do it. I brought a music book in and a CD, and this guy just became obsessed with Dave's music, praising the skill and uniqueness that went into the writing and playing of his songs. And, yes, I enjoyed your video!!
Yes! Every time I play it and sing "why don't you run in to rain and play, let the tears splash over you" I start to cry. I can't even write them in a stupid you tube comment without tearing up lol reminds me of my last relationship. She was never glad!
I love that you’ve discovered the talent of this band. They’ve been my band for 30 years. Hard to pick my favorite but ‘Granny’ comes to mind. Also please watch Dave and Tim Reynolds live play Lie in Our Graves. It will blow you away and I never get tired of that song. Welcome to the DMB fan club.
My favorite Dave song is "The Stone". Very difficult to play and took me a long time but I finally got it down to where it sounded pretty good. Then I tried to sing over it and suddenly realized as you say in your video how hard that is. I immediately go off the rails. Dave seems to be able to completely detach his playing from his singing. Like rubbing your belly while patting your head.
I LOVE your commentary and hearing the evolution of you developing respect for Dave. I have always felt he is painfully underrated and it makes me so happy to hear this. People make “hating Dave Matthews” their whole personality. In fact I WAS married to one. Please note the emphasis on “WAS”. 😂 Signed, the owner of “Grey Street Design”. Also you get a new subscriber!
My all time favourite band! I remember getting the “Dave Matthews & Tim Reynolds live at Luther College and just became obsessed.. at one point I had 60 of their songs learned on acoustic but since forgot most of them lol.. but one that was tricky to learn and sing to was “The Stone”. Look up that song from the Charlie rose show. So good! It’s so good hearing people realize how good Dave is!
I have been playing for over 50 years. I do two Dave songs, Ants marching, and so much to say. They were HARD to learn. Daves talent to sing and play at the same time is amazing.
So Much to Say is sooooo much fun to play. As is Rhyme and Reason and several others. I’m glad I was into DMB when I started to learn guitar as a teenager. Dave and Trey Anastasio both showed me how very fun and interesting guitar can be. At time when everyone else I knew who played guitar was just strumming chords.
For those old enough to remember when the first album appeared (29 years ago!), it definitely had a vibe that was completely new and addictive. "Dave" is one of those musicians who reached the level where his singing and guitar playing is a single expression. Saw them for the first time at University of Maine. Maybe 200 people in attendance. Good vid, man.
I remember going to library as a kid to check out Crash into Me on CD. Can we go back to the 90’s? Music was so much more of an adventure then just typing into a search bar
Dave's expression and feel for his music is one thing I love about him. When he plays and sings it as though there is nothing in the world more satisfying to him. He really lives through his songs and plays them as to make the world feel what he feels.
Saw Dave & Tim in Charlotte in 8/98 with my brand new husband. 25 years later, the memory of that specific version of All Along the Watchtower is still haunting and mind blowing. Concerts are pure magic.
If you don't mind tearing up a bit, Grey Street is an amazing song. I don't know how complex of a guitar song it is, but it is beautiful and emotionally packed.
“Yes…yes they are…” - I totally laughed out loud bc you’re so right! Thanks for shining light on a great band I haven’t listened to in a while. Listening to Dave now on the way now. Great song = #41
Hi ! Great video ! Specially if it about saying cool stuff about DMB as you do . I love this band , the first song I listened from them was “ The space between” in the USA . At the beginning it was too complex for my untrained ear but later I became a wild fan of them . Both my husband and me were at their last gig in Milan Italy 2 weeks ago , just psyched . Live, they sound so rehearsed and perfect , like an album . It”s a real honour to listen to them live . They are truly out of this world . I confess , I wanted them to play Satallite and they didn’t 😢people in the audience wanted #41 or Two Step. Master pieces of music . I think they are sooooi unique . Just the ones who truly understand them can love them, and be taken to special atmosphere by their art 🖼️. ❤
Funny enough, Satalite was the first Dave Matthew's song I ever learned and holy hell was my hand hurting. When I finally learned to sing and play at the same time was an amazing feeling. He is definitely one of those players that sings in almost a different rhythm than his playing. So much fun once you can do it too though.
This is the first video I’ve seen of yours. It’s so awesome to see you break down how amazing the musicality of DMB is as they were formative music to me. Thank you for bringing another level to my appreciation of this music.
As a bassist I never overlooked Dave Matthew's band... his bassist got pulled out of high school and is phenomenal. Grey Street is probably my favorite song or #41
The Stone on Before These Crowded Streets. The left hand constant riffing through the verses is outstanding. Also, the changes from minor to major and back again move from such a dark mood to joy and back again. Guitar technique wise, The Stone combines the persistant riff during the verses and then the bass note progression strumming give the best of both techniques. Live 8.20.2021 Xfinity Center on TH-cam is good... there is also an acoustic version with just Dave and Tim on TH-cam from 16 years ago that is so good with a lyrical surprise at the end.
Even when you know how to play The Stone, it's still a hard song to practice. It's just a lot of stretching. Someone watching me play it once asked why my hand was moving around like a spider for most of the song.
Just watched Dave’s NPR tiny desk concert and wow, just picked up on all the techniques you pointed out and just makes his performance that much more awe inspiring!
I was a DMB fan from the 90s, but then fell away for years. His Tiny Desk concert is amazing. Just good the whole way through. Don't Drink the Water is engrossing as a solo performance.
Dude, I loved the video. “The Stone,” acoustic, and “Warehouse,” acoustic. Both Crushingly hard to play and sing simultaneously, along with excellent melody and lyric depth. Cheers.
Roy Clark playing Malaguena live on a 12 string is a sight to behold. A true master of the guitar. The speed and technique he uses is tough to even comprehend.
"Rhyme & Reason" is another great song that has a fantastic line that gets played throughout most of the song. It'll definitely scratch the itch if you like the main riff from "Satellite". I also recommend "Warehouse". The buildup in the beginning of that song is fantastic and every version has some great solo work from the other band members. "Grey Street" is another one that impresses me. The chords used throughout it aren't that difficult, but if you watch him play it live and see the fingerings he uses for those chords and how clean he plays it...amazing again. "Two Step" is usually a great showcase for some of the other band members to show off in their respective solo sections. Outside of specific songs, I definitely recommend checking out any of the Dave & Tim shows. They're all great. If you come across the one recorded in Utah where Dave & Tim make fun of someone for yelling "Play some Skynyrd", try not to hold it against me too much 😳
Their library and range make it hard to recommend a bad song from this band but Two Step is routinely my go to when I suggest a song to people who claim to hate DMB. After giving that one a fair listen it has never failed to lead to a deeper dive into their collection.
I've seen so many artists live in my life and I've never seen someone just so fluid and a part of the stage, the mic, the guitar with such ease it really took my breath away. I came from the same camp you did, until my wonderful girlfriend showed my the magic that is "Dave". Glad you got to see it as well!
Mike - Thanks so much for standing up for Dave!! I've encountered so many "Dave Haters" throughout the years and I just didn't understand it! His music was always so well-written and catchy to my ears. Being a bass player, Stefan Lessard was always a laid-back genius as was Carter Beauford on the skins. And I can relate, so well, to your story regarding being only interested in shredders in your youth. I was the EXACT same way, and as you, the more I grew as a musician, the more I started to appreciate intricate chordal structures and good song writing. BRAVO, man! Consider me a subscriber, sir!
Dave Matthews is what opened up my eyes to moving chord voices. Not just on guitar, but in music in general. The early concepts of chord inversions and different types of voicings that weren't taught or shown to me by my mentors were brought into my awareness through Dave. I didn't have the vocabulary to articulate what I learned, but my whole musical world opened during this time. Cheers to Dave Matthews as well as his band mates.
Hey Mike, great video! As a drummer and rookie guitar player I found this content relevant, articulate, and a generally good vibe. And you have a great voice for video! I'm a big fan of Carter Beauford and find myself revisiting DMB tunes frequently for inspiration and good jams. Keep it up! Cheers!
I saw DMB in concert in 1995, it was the night before they were on SNL. One of the best concerts I've ever been to, Under the Table and Dreaming will always be my favorite album. Favorite songs Dancing Nancies, Warehouse, Typical situation, and What would you say.
I learned how to play and sing “The Stone” back in 2004 or ‘05. Incredibly difficult song to play, let alone sing over the riff. After playing guitar for most of my life, I regard Dave Matthews as one of the best guitarists ever. He simplified quite a lot later in his career, but the earlier stuff was unbelievably difficult to play and sing along to. And you’re right, the fusion of the other incredible instrumentalists in the band made them stand out head and shoulders above anything else being produced in the 90’s/early 2000’s. Phish was probably the only other band that was at their level, it’s sad that they didn’t get together more.
trey from phish and dave were great friends but they also did a bunch of heroin together, trey was on Dave and Friends tour thru his worst addiction years so even tho they are still friends im sure theres a reason they dont "get together more" also yes, the wooks from Phish tour and the Make love drinkin wine guys and gals of DMB dont rly mix haha
Mike, thanks for making this video, it really hits home for me. I learned to play Dave Matthews songs before I learned basic chords on guitar, so he was my first influence when picking up the guitar for the first time. Dave’s music will always have a place in my heart even though I don’t listen to him much these days. DMB still rocks, but they don’t quite sound like they used to; not bad, just different with new members, etc. For me, the real treat is catching a Dave and Tim show, this duo has been playing acoustic shows for 30 years, and it really is a timeless experience as they play hits and covers from all of Dave’s catalog…it really highlights Dave as a player on top of a singer/songwriter, and Tim Reynolds really shines as a complement with his leads. It’s almost as if this is how Dave’s songs were intended to be played/heard, but that’s a discussion for a different day. Thanks again for giving Dave the credit he deserves, I just subbed to the channel 👍
Dead on break down of Dave's style. I live in Charlottesville and have seen him him many times both in larger and smaller venues. Dave's guitar playing in legendary. Many fans who watch him play with Tim Reynolds believe Tim to be a superior guitarist but the truth is they are completely different artists that happen to compliment one another perfectly. I believe what Dave is able to do as a "rhythm guitarist" is much more difficult to master. The way he carries his songs with his right hand strumming is so amazing (not that his abilty to cover the fretboard with nearly impossibly ease is almost freakish should ever be overlooked.) I would never say that I hate Dave Matthews but totally understand the point you make!
While I was never personally able to get into the Dave Matthews Band, his acoustic album with Tim Reynolds - Dave Matthews and Tim Reynolds live at Luther College is amazing. The stripped down nature of that album highlights, and shows off everything you were talking about with respect to his ability.
@@barryadams7609 lol - one of my favs off that album. Here’s a vid of DM playing Trippin Billlies that shows off how effortlessly he plays his ridiculous cord progressions while singing. He really is an amazing song writer. th-cam.com/video/Vc7do_ddTCA/w-d-xo.html
Completely agree, I've listened to this album over and over(one of my favourite live albums ever)then I'll hear the studio versions and it's not even close.
I totally agree, I appreciate the fact that the DMB is full of virtuosic musicians but their arrangements and the sheer amount of sound and different instruments involved in each song overwhelms me, I think his music absolutely SHINES in that stripped down acoustic setting with just him and Tim Reynolds, listening to them play songs that I'd head before and didn't really like and hearing them just completely open up for me and showcase the melodies and the interesting chord progressions and the virtuosic guitar playing just blew my mind.
The Stone is one of their best songs and his best riffs imo. Fun fact John Mayer was a big DMB fan growing him, he’s stated his first concert was DMB at Jones Beach in 97 and the entirety of Room for Squares was recorded on a Martin DM3MD (Dave Matthews’ signature Martin guitar).
I don’t play, unfortunately, left handed and not gifted but I’m a dad and have been a huge Cat Stevens fan for decades. And when Dave covered “Father and Son”. I totally lost it. AND it seems ,and I may be wrong, even Cat Stevens doesn’t play the whole thing. There’s also some videos of Dave in Africa connecting with the music that are … as the younger generation says.. sick. I was in Paris a number of years ago and my wife and I got lost. We ended up in a very non touristy neighborhood and had dinner in a place that was playing American music. I asked our server if he’d ever heard of the Dave Mathew’s Band. … I said check it out and he plugged into his phone. I hope he followed through. 😊
Dave is the reason I started playing guitar! You can see how incredible of a guitarist he is with songs like The Stone and Tripping Billies- man are they tough songs. My personal favorite song of his is Listener Supported #41
you left out the most amazing thing about Dave live - not only does he play flawlessly like that, while singing over it, but also while doing that crazy crab shuffle he does. I have a hard time sitting down playing most of his songs, I can't imagine pulling off that trifecta esp in front of thousands. He's not one of my favorite players, but definitely one of the ones I respect the most. So talented. is far from his most technical but Jimi Thing is such a good time to play - changes mode so many times in one song. If just want to make your hands hurt, Trippin Billies ftw
Say Goodbye is easily not only one of my favorite DMB songs but favorite songs of all time. That climax towards the end of the song never fails to hit.
Thanks for this vid on your perspective. You inspired me to pick up my guitar again. :) I feel so fortunate that when I started learning guitar at 17 I also happened to try some Dave Matthews songs and quickly discovered how different they were from the same-old open-chord songs I'd been learning. I quickly realised two things about his compositions and play style: 1) there's almost always a syncopated vocal pairing with the rhythm being strummed/picked on the guitar, and 2) often he's strumming nearly all the strings but muting the ones he doesn't want voiced with his left hand, letting one or two fingers mute while engaging the other fingers, right in the middle of a rapidly moving riff. What I love about spending so much time learning his music back then is that now, at 42, because his compositions are so idiosyncratic, they're baked into my muscle memory - so that even when I go years and years without playing or even listening to his music, one day I'll fall in love with it all over again, and pick up my guitar, and boom, the songs and the lyrics come back just like that. So many other songs that just have a handful of basic chords, I have to go look up the chords again and find the lyrics, but the Dave stuff is somewhere deeper in my bones, and I think that must be down to his particular style. Check out his solo of The Stone from his Charlie Rose appearance. After I learned Satellite and Warehouse, that was the one song of his that I thought I'd _never_ be able to tackle... until tons of practise and I finally cracked it! And if you think Crash Into Me is a wrist-burner (it is!), wait til you play that Stone riff repeatedly for nearly the full 5 minutes. Part of the beautiful lift of the chorus(es) is feeling the blood rush back into your hand when you finally get to move higher up the neck, ha! That song's exemplary of his composition style, imo - the muting, the repeated arpeggio, the slow unravelling of the text despite how busy the guitar is. Also check out Stay Or Leave from his solo album. I think he plays it on a baritone, but there's ways of making it happen in standard tuning. I also love the simplicity and phrasing of I Let You Down and Pay For What You Get (more somber / reserved, but they're just gorgeous). As for his voice, sometimes I look back at the old stuff and think, wow, that's pretty squeaky and pinched. But then I remember the climax of What You Are from the Central Park concert and ... yeah, chills just thinking of it now. Peace.
Two Step, #41, Lie in Our Graves, and Wharehouse were some of my super favorite songs to practice. The Red Rocks album is a one of a kind masterpiece to l isten to. They are so much fun to play, and so original for me at that time, it blew my mind that there was this type of guitar and music. And then came along Grey Street, thats another incredibly fun song to play and try to sing. Good stuff.
I'm 32. I've been playing guitar since I was 5. I am guilty of being one of those people who hated him for what seemed to be no reason. At first I thought his voice was annoying which made me ignore his talent with the guitar. The older I got, the more I noticed his playing and respect for his craft. Now I genuinely enjoyed hearing him play. Being able to sing over the complex chord, fingerings, and strumming patterns he plays still blows my mind. Much respect to Dave
Yep you are being judgemental on looks but there is a logical reason he has an assholish face. He tends to look at Jeremy Piven in one of his arrogant roles.
Huge Dave fan for 25 years. I'm a Sax man and Leroi Moore was unbelievable (RIP). I can only imagine how hard it is to play Dave like you did, so congrats. Favorite song, Stone!
Jimi thang...saw him at the Peppermint Beach Club in Virginia Beach in 92 or 93 before he got big, skinny punk with phenomenal band, he was a huge inspiration
I would love to see someone do a breakdown of the main guitar part in The Stone. It's so much more complex than you really notice when listening to the song casually, and he's _singing_ on top of it.
@@rchristopherprater I agree, I think the stripped-down acoustic version of The Stone even has more impact. I downloaded the tab once and tried to learn and had such a hard time.
I came here to post this.... The Stone has to get the hardest song He's got... Not sure I'll ever work through that one.... Love to see you try it. It's an amazing song. My favorite song, however, hands down is Two Step. Whether with the band or on his own that song is goosebumpy...
All time favorite DMB song is a tough one, I have a 3 way tie between Typical Situation, #41, and Bartender. Not just for the melodys, but the lyrics in those 3 are fantastic. Since getting older and having kids Samurai Cop now brings a tear to my eye. Great video and great explanation. I am 42 and have been a 'Dave' fan since I was 16. I have been telling people for almost 30 years that he is one of the most talented musicians of all time. He is also the reason I started to play acoustic.
There are so many good ones, and the spectrum of vibes is truly vast. For me, "spoon" is an under appreciated deep cut that always hits me just right in the weird spot.
Same age and same feeling. Come Tomorrow came out the year my son was born and Samurai Cop was incredibly moving. I've seen Dave over 50 times and it never gets old.
My favorite songs: Pig, #41, Warehouse, Two Step, Drive in Drive Out, Pantala Naga Pampa/Rapunzel. Seen them 6 times. Not a fan of the newer stuff, but I loved them back in 2005-2010
I went to see Dave live for the first time in 21’ not only did I fall in love with concerts and live music, but I noticed he was playing all up and down the fret board and it occurred to me that there’s a lot of work that can be done up there. Recently I saw him again in Columbus and my sister said “I know Dave isn’t that great of a guitarist…” and I just kinda gave her this perplexed look. It’s like she couldn’t see what all he was doing, not even mentioning that he started playing guitar in his early 20s??? That’s insane that starting that old that he has the chops he does
It’s definitely hard to appreciate how talented Dave is for many non guitar players at a live full band show. Some of the ways he plays a chord sound easy but he’s not actually playing the note in the traditional open or barré structure (see Captain and Tripping Billies. When i learned to play his music on guitar and then saw him in his acoustic shows (Dave & Tim) my respect for his skills went to a whole different level.
If you are asking for my favourite DMB-song, I'd probably say it's "Lying in Our Graves" - it's just such an amazing tune. The onset, the long middle passage, the resolution - just hits it off with me. I'd be thrilled if you did something on "Lying in our graves". However, I also R E A L L Y appreciate your recognition for Dave Matthews and his amazing skills and, of course, how you are getting around to finally (!) ackowledge hit skills, musicality and craftsmanship. I have been fan of DMB since the mid 1990s, it must have been in 1996 when he and his band opened a show for Bob Dylan here in the South of Germany. Nobody knew him or knew of him at the time and music, band and style impressed us right away. Later, I got to see him in George, WA., drove there from Portland and the night in the high desert of Eastern Washington in George at the Gorge - that's probably High Mass for DMB fans. In any event: I really appreciate your channel, your own mastering of the guitar and the upbeat and highly spirited presentations that you present on your channel. GREAT and THANKS and KEEP DOING THIS - you're really great!
I still remember the first time I heard/saw Dave Matthews (with Tim Reynolds). I was mesmerized at his skill and the next day I went out and bought a CD. He is a genius. Thank you for the video.
Spot on man!.So may people do not see this. Not sure if anyone else mentioned "The Stone". Talk about a difficult riff to sing over and the endurance needed in the fingers to repeat is crazy!! Ive worked on this for long time. Would love to see you give it a shot!
Dave originally came up with the riff for Satellite as a finger stretching technique to help him warm up and improve his playing. My favorite albums are a tie between Crash and Before These Crowded Streets. #41, Granny, The Song That Jane Likes, Lie in our Graves, and Help Myself are some of my favorite songs.
So surprised you did not start with one of my favorite of his guitar riffs: So Much To Say. I'm sure you already have this one mastered, but the words of the song resonate so much that it makes it more of a musical poem, like many of the greatest songs.
I have been trying to play like Dave Matthews since 2001, when i first heard about him. Even then the song "The Stone" was already old, and now, in my late 40's i still can't get it right. Yes, there came things like jobs, family, my daughter, but all the time the guitar was there, and i kept trying this song over and over again. Getting the timing right throughout the whole song (not just once out of luck) playing AND singing it really kills my spirit. So not being able to get one song right for the better part of 20 years really puts one back to his place.
I’ve been a huge fan since 1992 when I saw them play in their home town of Charlottesville, VA. I’ve seen them live upwards of 80 times. I learned how to sing while playing the guitar by learning Dave’s playing style. Anytime a musician, especially a guitarist, says that DMB sucks or that they hate the band I tell them to try to sing and play What Would You Say, Warehouse, The Stone, Drive In Drive Out, Tripping Billies, The Best of What’s Around, Lie in Our Graves, or even Ants Marching. They always come back after trying as fans, lol. And then I take them to see the band live and they’re hooked. They do have some frat boys that go for the party but the real fans, the lot parties, are very akin to Grateful Dead fans. Just a great vibe. Oh, and Carter is the baddest drummer on the planet! :)
A perfect example of what this video is talking about, thank you. Now go try and learn to sing and play any of the tunes I mentioned and post a video to show you got it. Also, Dave doesn’t have mush mouth like Vedder, lol.
The Dave Matthews chords are some of my favourite things to play on an acoustic. Call me a 90s frat dude but I LOVE DMB
W Samurai Guitarist
And the way he uses them in his songwriting is so unique man is a LEGEND
My parents went on their first date at a frat party at UVa in '88 that was played by his fiddle player! DMB is Charlottesville's pride!
I've heard them described as music lawyers loosen their ties and cut loose...i am not a lawyer but i love them...
agreed some great licks and musicianship, but I just do not like the music for reasons that are completely my fault.
Don't even get me started on Tim Reynolds. He is a true master.
Dave Matthews live at Radio City is unreal. Right up there with John Mayer live at Nokia Theater.
Reynolds is a maestro.
Radio City is fantastic and better recorded, but I would really recommend Live at Luther College first to anyone. To me it's the perfect entry point into Dave Matthews and his and Tim's acoustic guitar playing! No need to recommend a specific song, the whole albums is just really enjoyable.
YES YES YES
Agreed. In the VH-1 storytellers Dave Matthews handles his guitar parts, whereas Tim Reynolds handles the parts of the rest of the 9 person band.
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I still liked when Tim started playing with the full band, on half the set, and eventually full sets. I currently play two DMB songs in the cover band I’m in, “#41” and “Everyday.”
We get a little heavier with the songs, then trippy in a different way. I switch between Dave chord shapes, snd more normal ones on rhythm parts, and I do some of the Reynolds swells snd delay lines, then go into my own thing. They’re really fun to play, and folks usually get dancing on “Everyday.”
And those aren’t even DMB songs that I liked or listened to, back when they came out.
It’s fun with the band, but I play them because the frontman likes them, and can sing them really well.
From a drummers perspective, Carter Beauford is similar in his instrumental prowess. The entire band has always represented musical wizardry to me. It's hard to pick a favorite song, but Cortez the Killer with Warren Haynes in their Central Park concert has to be up there. RIP - LeRoi Moore.
I was at that show, it was insane
You are lucky!! That is an amazing performance.
I heard someone call him a poor man’s Dennis Chambers, but he’s amazing in his own right.
@@SAK1855 I hear people say all kinds of silly things. Carter's style is his own and an evolving product of the band he plays with. Although he's not in the rarefied drumming air of a Dave Weckl, his acuity is at a very respectable level.
@@kenhiett5266 Weckl's technique is second to none, but I actually don't love his drumming. A great musician serves the song instead of overplaying, just like a great actor serves the story instead of overacting. But I get Weckl's appeal, especially for drummers who are honing their craft and want inspiration. My friend used to have him in his headphones and copy his drum parts.
It’s funny to me that Dave is not so well known today. He absolutely dominated the 90s and early 00s. Guess I’m getting old!
Monster player and amazing band.
I’m 13 and the only reason I know him is because of my dad
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And are you glad your Dad introduced you to DMB's music?
DMB will be remembered much like the Grateful Dead. They’ve toured for 30 years, they are iconic, and those who don’t love DMB, just haven’t been properly introduced.
Still the top grossing live concert ticket sales band of all time and still playing to sold out crowds around the world and night and night again.
Dave Matthews will never die because the hits will be in movies eventually when they become cheaper and me being born in the 90s my kids will hear it. I mean it's technically classic rock now 😂 but I know so much AC/DC and kiss from my mom.
Live at Luther College with Tim Reynolds is still a go-to for me, kid of the 90s. If I had to pick one song to play that would knock the socks off of most people who don't know Matthews' ability, it'd probably be #41. Amazing song that you can really jam to if you have someone on lead.
There's something special about #41. A lot of people really love that song, and I get it, because I'm one of them. At this point it will probably be my favorite song until I die.
Yes! Essential listening. Transcendent..
#41...Man, that is an amazing piece of music. I can hear clearly in my head with just the title on the screen.
Those Trippin Billies lines Reynolds pulls off..my god
Classic song!
Dave tours so much, i suggest everyone go see him at least once. No openers...just him and the band for a solid three hours. Always a good show with an ever-changing set list. 👌
we know they tour 💀
I saw Carlos Santana, and The Roots open for DMB. LOL
You wear khakis and crocs. Got it Mr bad taste is everything
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Questlove just did Dave on his podcast. It’s incredibly boring and terrible just like his music
I’ve seen dave in concert 2 or 3 times. Absolutely amazing!
I’m a drummer and I feel this same way about Carter Beauford, DMB’s drummer. Rapunzel is still on my bucket list to learn on drums one day, but I can’t play it yet despite years of experience. The syncopated hi-hat work, the fills, and odd rhythms are really tough to replicate.
Years ago in an interview, Dave said the way he could tell how a new song was developing, or how a show was going, was by looking at Carter. Seems like some of the best singer/songwriters have that kind of connection with the drummer.
Carter is amazing and always smiling.
First thing that came to mind. Carter is from another planet. Insanely good drummer.
Feel your pain brother,lol. Absolutely incredible drummer. Cant play a full song to save my life, love his work. Peace
It’s not fair! He’s ambidextrous. Incredible talent. :)
The space between is my all time favorite Dave Matthews song. The reason is because I joined the U.S. Army in Nov of 2001. My mom was driving me to go meet my recruiter so i could get dropped off at the airport and be on my way to basic training. On the way to meet my recruiter, The Space Between came on the radio and the line "The space between, the bullets in our firefight, is where ill be hiding waiting for you" just hit so hard. Keep in mind, this was almost 2 months after the twin towers went down and i was scared out of my mind to be joining the military at such a time. I asked my mom to play this song every Sunday when we got to use the phones for 5 minutes. My mom religiously had this song ready to go at 3am every Sunday for me. Id listen to the song, and then have a couple of minutes to tell her that i was doing ok and i would be home one day soon.
I still love this song to this day. Dave Matthews is LEGEND!
How long did you serve? Would you change anything in 23 years later? Did 9/11 motivate you to enlist as it did for many people around that time, or anything but, bc you said you were terrified, on the precipice of the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq which remain controversial today and increasingly unpopular.
@@pluckyduck11y I served for 5 years. Army Air traffic controller. I wouldn't change my decision to serve our country. I enlisted in August of 2001 (2-3 weeks before 9/11). My motivation at the time was to better myself, which I did on many levels.
@@Aviatormy1981 Ok. Thank you for sharing. Where did they station you?
@Aviatormy1981 were you in 3-58?
@@rmeav8er000 not sure what 3-58 is. I was a 15Q Air Traffic Controller. Stationed in Alabama
By far #41 is my favorite Dave Matthews song and probably my favorite song in general, both to play and to listen to. The way the chords are shaped allows you to add in notes to make the chords much more interesting, and it kind of makes a blend between rhythm guitar and solo guitar.
It’s very hard to play and sounds so easy
Gorgeous and leaping melody
#41 and Grey Street ftw
Sounds like a guy who is in dire need of Zappa
Same!!
Great explainer. And as a 40 year old man who has played acoustic guitar since Under the Table and Dreaming came out, I’ve never felt more middle aged than watching your awe in learning about how awesome Dave really is 😂
Deep cut is Warehouse for me.
46 yo and started playing because of Dave and Tim here. I felt the same way.
I feel this.
This. Been playing guitar for 25 years and I'll never sniff anywhere even remotely close to Dave. Was cool watching this and realizing that I'm old at the same time. Gives me pleasure knowing the future is in good hands with the young folks like this guy. And, yes, yes, yes Warehouse is one of my favorite DMB songs ever. That reggae drum breakdown thing it does is one of the best breaks in all of music, imo.
Lol summed up perfectly for me 1982 baby
Thank you! Also, said warehouse and I also said pig. pig is very underrated but warehouse is probably one of his best…. along with #41
I’m not even a huge fan of Dave Matthews Band, but I saw them live once years ago. Still one of the greatest concerts I’ve ever been to. The musicality is incredible.
I've always said that you have to see them live to really understand why people love them so much.
@@lindsays7232 It really is a big cool party. I’d love to see them again.
Same here. I never "hated" they're music, but definitely wasn't a big fan either. Brother had two tickets so I went. By the end of the first song we looked over at eachother at the same moment like "DAMN". Their live show is insanely good. They play their songs then go into these incredible jams and by the end of the song its like WHOOAAA
Same here. I saw them in a small bar back in 93, before the blow up. My one and only show.
Dave shows live are absolutely incredible compared to anything recorded.
my favorite DMB song is Two Step. Listen to the studio version, and then listen to the live version at their Central Park concert. Mindblowing.
That’s my favorite too! ❤
Came here to say Two Step as well.
That band is stacked at every single instrument. It's insane how good each of them are individually. Dave Matthews rhythm guitar is the easiest to gloss over in the mix, but any time you pay attention it really starts to hit how just brilliant sharp and clean his rhythm guitar playing is.
And favorite song is Let You Down. The part of the song I love to death is one of the most beautiful lyrics I've ever heard: "I have no lid upon my head, but if I did - you could look inside and see what's on my mind..... it's you."
Just gorgeous.
Well said!
Dave & Tim at Luther College was and still is the most influential album I’ve ever heard.
Dave is a legend. Tim is a GOD.
Bartender (radio city) is my favorite duo performance and song.
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I actually told someone the other day that Live at Luther College is probably the most pivotal album of my life
I concur
I mention this album several times a year to people, especially those from my generation (90's high school). It's a crazy good album.
Jimi thing
#41 from the Crash album is amazing. That album in and of itself is a masterpiece from Tripping Billies to Lie in Our Graves. As a sax player, I would listen to all of his albums on repeat trying to figure out LeRoi's lead/rhythm lines as well as which sax and/or flute he was playing. I was crushed when he passed right before the Big Whiskey & the GrooGrux King came out. The band is a unicorn assembly of skill and talent and its unfortunate that their style of writing/playing hasn't influenced more artists and instead we have been inundated with mediocrity disguised as talent.
I Play sax too and holy crap learning that solo was a dream. It’s so soulful
Nice 41 shout out👍🏽my fave 🎸🎷
41. Live at Luther college. 41 anyway I love it. Favorite song
Oh God, I still miss LeRoi! I feel fortunate to have been able to see him in concert several times. Just an incredible musician all around. I am a flutist, and if I could become even a fraction of the player he was, I will have made it.
Agree. #41 best song from my experience with DMB.
Dave Matthews Band is loaded with high skilled musician that compliment each other. No one ever go playing solo too crazy. They somehow give that part to their guest musician. Just love this band, their original songs and also when they cover other's songs, they make it more fun to listen.
I’m not a guitar player but I went through my teens and 20’s loving DMB’s music. Hearing you perfectly play Satellite brings back a lot of those feelings of youth. That song still makes me feel a certain way that I can’t explain. Thank you.
#41 and the seamless transition into Say Goodbye from the Crash album is two of my all time favorites. The most impressive thing is that their live albums are actually better than the studio version. I wouldn’t mind if they stretched each of those songs to 15 minutes long. Great grove, amazing vibe, and incredible talent. Guitar and bass is amazing. Violin, wind, and drummer are constantly pushing the group to a whole new level. Thanks for sharing your opinion and insight. Couldn’t agree with you more. Fun fun fun!!! Keep jamming and sharing your love for music. ✌️
My thoughts exactly
#41 is my favorite DMB song
Was going to suggest #41 myself
Absolute favorite song by DMB is #41. A close second would have to be "Seek Up" - The version he did with Tim Reynolds on his "Live at Luther College" concert. Even though that album doesn't have his full band, it's all the more worth checking out since the stripped down setup forced him (and Tim) to really expand their acoustic playing.
#41 and Seek Up were, for a very long time, amoungst my favorite songs of all time. The Lutheran album taught me so much as a musician. Forever grateful for the time, work, and Love they put into their craft.
“Seek Up” is Amazing
YES #41. Incredible
Luther’s album is one of the best ever
#41 and Tripping Billies on that Luther College concert are simply mesmerising. I also love that version of Seek Up - that and the Red Rocks concert are my two fav Seek Up version.
Watching his AOL sessions are really beautiful. It is just him and his accoustic guitar isolated so you can really study his hand movements when he plays as well as his singing ability. His singing is unique and watching him you can appreciate how artistic and soulful he sounds rather than a lot of musicians who follow a clean-cut, traditional way of singing.
Dave is one of the greatest underrated artists of all time IMO. I have seen him live 12 times and it is mind blowing.
Dave is far from underrated!
Debating on going to see him the first time in Atlanta next month!
@@tatertate5362it took me going to see them live to jump on the train. You can’t really fathom the magic of the band, or understand what people are trying to tell you until you see it for yourself. Hands down, the best live show I’ve ever seen!
Nice. I've lost count. I've probably seen him 25-30times. Never a bad show
@@Martin_HD28he is certainly underrated outside of our fan base. Mainstream he’s very underrated and disliked.
I'm a 15 yr old guitarist. My dad has been listening to DMB nearly his whole life, and I share his love. My personal favorite song (and possibly riff) from Dave is Grey Street, with the easy but oh-so-wonderful acoustic riff for Big Eyed Fish. I could play those for hours (and do😂) Thanks for making a video on DMB, I hope some people discover one of history's greatest jam band through it. Keep it up:)
Hey hit me up right now🎁🎁....
Keep putting in the time!!
Love it! “Before These Crowded Streets” is one of my favorite (Dave) albums. It might have some of the deeper, darker, cooler, more obscure tracks you might be looking for. There is some really great stuff on that album. And it sure does make me miss Leroy Moore, RIP. Incredible saxophone parts.
Crush though
Every single musician on the stage with DMB is GENIUS!
Thank you for this video. You made my day.
The Stone has always blown me away. It’s a classic. Moody and beautiful at the same time and fun as hell to play. His solo acoustic versions on TH-cam are better than the album cut.
He is one of the best guitar players on the planet, but I don't really like his music. It's just not my thing. Except for The Stone. I hear The Stone and my day changes. What a powerful damn song. (Not the album version, 100% agreed, the live ones)
underrated song
The stone solo acoustic video shows how talented he is, for sure
I saw Dave play The Stone solo acoustic on Charlie Rose back in 1999 or so, and I was hooked. I couldn't believe that one guitar could make that music.
#41 live at radio city and The Stone live acoustic are top 2 for me.
“The Stone” is, to this day, the only song that I’ve never been able to play and sing at the same time (including many of Dave’s songs-Tripping Billies is a doozy). I don’t know how he does it. He is such a unique player.
It’s also one of the greatest songs ever written. It is beautiful and absolutely horrifying.
This!
100% this song is incredibly difficult on its own, let alone to sing along with it
I have a cover of it
th-cam.com/video/cq5TQc6WROA/w-d-xo.html ...thats my cover...is old but hey
Learned it a long time ago. Still instant hand cramp.
I used to, essentially, worship Dave. I committed to learning how to play every song, I performed them a lot, and still mess with some. I don't listen to DMB much anymore, it was a long season of life that just wound down, but I still appreciate his licks, unique percussive style, and effortless play.
Thoughts on the new album?
@@Given2Fly7173 TBH I haven't listened to it yet, I'll check it out. What about you?
@@leavingtheisland definitely showing their musical age on this new one but the DMB sound is definitely there. There’s a couple that pop out right away and some that will definitely grow on me over time.
Me and my littlebrother would always get to a show early to jam in the parking lot. Stone was our fave to play, two step, a few others… great days, those mid 90’s… most years we only made it to 3 or 4 shows but in 98 we managed 21…
@@johnaustin3187 I remember seeing them three times in one week (but my total pales in comparison to yours, probably about 12-ish). The Stone is a masterpiece and I tortured myself to learn it too :)
I saw him live in July and there no missed steps as Dave approaches 60. Just a legend.
I was at that show they killed it
I saw him this summer as well, and I would argue that he might be even better now. Great show, and his trumpet player was flat out killing it!
Camden N1 and N2 here…AMAZING weekend. We were Pit night 1 and i damn near cried lol
Drummer here. The syncopation on Rapunzel just thrills me every time. I love Dave's playing for his sense of timing. Syncopated rhythms? Check. Rhythmic ideas that extend over the bar line? Check. I am so glad that he and Carter found each other (not to mention Stefan) because it's some of the tightest rhythm section playing in pop music.
I get the same vibe from Drive in Drive Out with him of dancing in and out of the pocket, the polyrhythms and syncopated drum sections... especially when he was really locked in in his prime and they were playing it live.
#41 Is some of the greatest drumming I have ever heard!
...and to think Stefan was only 16 when he joined the band, can you imagine that?! I love this band, saw them probably a dozen times in my 'formative' years. Always such a great show. Great players definitely tend to give great shows....night in, night out. Love the Big Whiskey and the Gru Grux King album....such tasty tunes on there!!
He is so much more than a guitar player...he's a decent human being. A good guy and super talented.
The Stone on Before These Crowded Streets always gives me chills. The light and heavy tones, crescendos, and precision, all work to give the song a deep, dramatic punch that lingers long after it ends.
The stone is perfection!
Omg, so many feels.. That song never ceases to give my Goosebumps ❤️
The Stone is my favorite Dave song ever. Lovelovelove the video of (just) him playing this on Charlie Rose.
Yes! The Stone, but the version where Dave was all by himself with just the guitar and the microphone minus the entire band. Sort of an unplugged performance if you will, but much deeper emotionally IMHO...
Came here to say the Stone! An acoustic masterpiece that you’ll appreciate Mike
Dave Matthews net worth is about $500 million. Not only is his music some of the best, most interesting and creative music ever, he's one of the most successful musicians ever.
Didnt realize the general population was that boring and lame. Wow!
Whatever, bro! 🙄
Dave Matthews is only one of the best musicians on THIS planet. 🫤
That means he’s a talented businessman. Don’t you think it’s weird that you’ve never heard a professional musician, any of Mathew’s peers, say they look up to or even respect his playing or songwriting.
I'm almost 43 and saw DMB for the first time late last year. Their 20 minute post bop Crush jam with the siiiiiick trumpet solo literally brought me to my knees. I've heard of people who have seen DMB like 100 times. After that show I completely understand wanting to chase that feeling a dozen times a year in 2 night runs. Wow.
YES!! The live shows are transformative. There's nothing like it anywhere. The crowd, the lyrics, the JAMS OMG THE JAMS....I live for the announcement of tour dates every year.
P.S. And I'm 65 YEARS OLD!!
They were the first band I saw in college--freshman year 1996. I can't believe how next level they were live. Such a memorable concert.
As a Brazilian, I grew up without knowing the "dmb hate". It was just a few years later that I've found out about it, and I just couldn't understand, neither find a logical explanation. I love it, and love his live stuff. There is a 90s or early 2000s version of #41 that the band just kills it. Superb. Great songs and far from 4 chords pop songs!
I wouldn't worry about it. I'm sure Dave's getting plenty of love. I live in America. I'm 40 years old. I'm an active musician and a recording engineer and I didn't know there were people that didn't like Dave until I watched this video and just have to assume that he wouldn't make a video defending Dave if it weren't necessary.... The point being I think Dave's safe. The haters must be very small in numbers. But I do appreciate a video that points out that there are many different ways to appreciate the levels of talent a guitarist can hold and then adding in vocals on top of your talent with guitar can really set an exponent if you will to the talent level. Happy listening friend! 🤘
People usually hate bands because they hate the people who like those bands. Trey Anastasio of Phish is another phenomenal guitarist people hate for the same reason.
if you find somebody who hate DMB, they probably have wires underneath their "skin"
Easiest comparison for me is Tool. Brilliant band with an annoying fanbase. The zeitgeist is to hate the band. My unpopular opinion is that Nickelback is also in that conversation.
@@JVipple love tool as well hahahahaha
And for me this is another example of a hated band that I didn't know about, I guess because there aren't many tool fans in Brazil
Thanks for giving Dave props. It’s criminal how underrated he and the band are as musicians. Carters drumming is off the charts too.
Finally Dave Matthew’s getting the guitar-related respect he deserves lol, thank you! As far as deep cuts go, there’s a great song called The Riff from Away from the World, the main riff is a lot of fun to play and sounds great, Tim Reynolds also plays an amazing solo to end the song
I had a friend a long time ago play The Stone for me and that’s what made me appreciate DMB so much. Everyone in that band is insanely good.
The album Before These Crowded Streets was an underrated album. Only 1-2 singles seemed to get radio play but musically, this album could be their best work.
Could be? It is their best work.
Is
By far best album imo!
Agree! Stone, Dreaming Tree and Spoon are unique masterpieces!
I have many favourite songs by them but "#41" is in my top 3. the drum swing, the subtle guitar, his voice, the lyrics... I just love it
My freshman year of college was 1993 so I was in the sweet spot for DMB. I really appreciate your video and don’t understand those that cannot appreciate the talent in the band. My favorite songs are #41, Lie In Our Graves and Pig.
The fact that your comment only has four likes shows me that people really don't understand just how sweet of a sweet spot "college freshman in 1993" is for DMB.
@@disciplineddrama Graduated high school in 1994, so in the same era for sure. DMB is a band full of very talented people, but they were playing music I didn't find remotely interesting then or now. They ended up blending with all those jam bands who I also thought were awful.
They have definitely made a good career for themselves, but never got the appeal at all
Nice to see a young guitar connoisseur giving save the props he deserves. I believe he's the best rhythm/singer of all time. His band mates are also top notch and I'd call his drummer, Carter Beauford, the best ever. They are truly a rare spectical wish is why, back in the 90's I decided I would see then whenever possible. At least 25 times now and it never gets old.
Damn buddy! You need to check out some Tony Williams or some Billy Cobham!
::: Wow, I’m jealous! He’s touring again, but, hardly ever performs up here in hard luck Canada....
Tripping Billies was definitely one of the hardest, if not the hardest, tunes to nail on the guitar while singing at the same time. The most satisfying too once you figure out how it works.
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It was for sure but the one i can never do is The Stone.
Took me forever to learn tripping billies. Amazing song.
I agree on Tripping Billies as one of the hardest and definitely satisfying. I have to put The Stone at the hardest though. I think it took me close to a year of practice to be able to play and sing it all the way through. Still my favorite to this day.
What a beautiful way of describing the complexities what makes Dave Matthews songwriting and performances so captivating. We are definitely on board here!
By far, "#41" is my favorite song by Dave to listen to. I cry every time I hear it. I like attempting to play "Granny" on my acoustic guitar. That is such a great, great song!! I took lessons just to play "Crash." I told the instructor I didn't care about learning anything else, just Crash. He hesitated, saying it was unorthodox, but he'd do it. I brought a music book in and a CD, and this guy just became obsessed with Dave's music, praising the skill and uniqueness that went into the writing and playing of his songs. And, yes, I enjoyed your video!!
Yes! Every time I play it and sing "why don't you run in to rain and play, let the tears splash over you" I start to cry. I can't even write them in a stupid you tube comment without tearing up lol reminds me of my last relationship. She was never glad!
I love that you’ve discovered the talent of this band. They’ve been my band for 30 years. Hard to pick my favorite but ‘Granny’ comes to mind. Also please watch Dave and Tim Reynolds live play Lie in Our Graves. It will blow you away and I never get tired of that song. Welcome to the DMB fan club.
I love their live version of Crush off that same album. And Old Dirt Hill. It’s one of my favorite albums of all time
I, possibly because of my age, find Gravedigger stunning - though I miss, on that album, the band.
My favorite Dave song is "The Stone". Very difficult to play and took me a long time but I finally got it down to where it sounded pretty good. Then I tried to sing over it and suddenly realized as you say in your video how hard that is. I immediately go off the rails. Dave seems to be able to completely detach his playing from his singing. Like rubbing your belly while patting your head.
I learned The Stone as well, and you can get the timing of the lyrics, just keep at it
I LOVE your commentary and hearing the evolution of you developing respect for Dave. I have always felt he is painfully underrated and it makes me so happy to hear this. People make “hating Dave Matthews” their whole personality. In fact I WAS married to one. Please note the emphasis on “WAS”. 😂 Signed, the owner of “Grey Street Design”. Also you get a new subscriber!
My all time favourite band! I remember getting the “Dave Matthews & Tim Reynolds live at Luther College and just became obsessed.. at one point I had 60 of their songs learned on acoustic but since forgot most of them lol.. but one that was tricky to learn and sing to was “The Stone”.
Look up that song from the Charlie rose show. So good! It’s so good hearing people realize how good Dave is!
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My nephew is named after that song
I have been playing for over 50 years. I do two Dave songs, Ants marching, and so much to say. They were HARD to learn. Daves talent to sing and play at the same time is amazing.
So Much to Say is sooooo much fun to play. As is Rhyme and Reason and several others. I’m glad I was into DMB when I started to learn guitar as a teenager. Dave and Trey Anastasio both showed me how very fun and interesting guitar can be.
At time when everyone else I knew who played guitar was just strumming chords.
For those old enough to remember when the first album appeared (29 years ago!), it definitely had a vibe that was completely new and addictive. "Dave" is one of those musicians who reached the level where his singing and guitar playing is a single expression. Saw them for the first time at University of Maine. Maybe 200 people in attendance. Good vid, man.
I remember going to library as a kid to check out Crash into Me on CD. Can we go back to the 90’s? Music was so much more of an adventure then just typing into a search bar
Dave's expression and feel for his music is one thing I love about him. When he plays and sings it as though there is nothing in the world more satisfying to him. He really lives through his songs and plays them as to make the world feel what he feels.
Yeah, don't remind me how old I'm getting😂
Saw Dave & Tim in Charlotte in 8/98 with my brand new husband. 25 years later, the memory of that specific version of All Along the Watchtower is still haunting and mind blowing. Concerts are pure magic.
If you don't mind tearing up a bit, Grey Street is an amazing song. I don't know how complex of a guitar song it is, but it is beautiful and emotionally packed.
It’s the same song as trippin billies lol. But he rules 🤘🏻
It's pretty easy but I think it's played on the twelve string.
Great song and one of my favorite albums even though it wasn't a hit for him.
Grey Street is the beeeeeeeeest
One of my favorite songs
His riffs are no joke. I was a big fan in high school and learned a few songs. Not easy!
“Yes…yes they are…” - I totally laughed out loud bc you’re so right! Thanks for shining light on a great band I haven’t listened to in a while. Listening to Dave now on the way now. Great song = #41
Came here to say #41, too! Never gets old. And really fun to play. Cheers!
❤ #41 is the best!!
Hi ! Great video ! Specially if it about saying cool stuff about DMB as you do . I love this band , the first song I listened from them was “ The space between” in the USA . At the beginning it was too complex for my untrained ear but later I became a wild fan of them . Both my husband and me were at their last gig in Milan Italy 2 weeks ago , just psyched . Live, they sound so rehearsed and perfect , like an album . It”s a real honour to listen to them live . They are truly out of this world . I confess , I wanted them to play Satallite and they didn’t 😢people in the audience wanted #41 or Two Step. Master pieces of music . I think they are sooooi unique . Just the ones who truly understand them can love them, and be taken to special atmosphere by their art 🖼️. ❤
Funny enough, Satalite was the first Dave Matthew's song I ever learned and holy hell was my hand hurting. When I finally learned to sing and play at the same time was an amazing feeling. He is definitely one of those players that sings in almost a different rhythm than his playing. So much fun once you can do it too though.
Gravedigger gives me goosebumps every time. Both of them are just beautiful.
This is the first video I’ve seen of yours. It’s so awesome to see you break down how amazing the musicality of DMB is as they were formative music to me. Thank you for bringing another level to my appreciation of this music.
1:00 you say that you still have trouble getting it clean, but your hard work paid off! Those riffs were album perfect! Well done!
As a bassist I never overlooked Dave Matthew's band... his bassist got pulled out of high school and is phenomenal. Grey Street is probably my favorite song or #41
My top two as well.
@@Tenatu oh and the stone... and dreaming tree lol
@@sleepandfocus The Stone tears at my soul. Can only listen about once or twice a year. smh. I love it so.
The Stone on Before These Crowded Streets. The left hand constant riffing through the verses is outstanding. Also, the changes from minor to major and back again move from such a dark mood to joy and back again. Guitar technique wise, The Stone combines the persistant riff during the verses and then the bass note progression strumming give the best of both techniques. Live 8.20.2021 Xfinity Center on TH-cam is good... there is also an acoustic version with just Dave and Tim on TH-cam from 16 years ago that is so good with a lyrical surprise at the end.
Even when you know how to play The Stone, it's still a hard song to practice. It's just a lot of stretching. Someone watching me play it once asked why my hand was moving around like a spider for most of the song.
I learned that song in college and I could never play it all the way through at full speed. My poor forearms 🤣
Just watched Dave’s NPR tiny desk concert and wow, just picked up on all the techniques you pointed out and just makes his performance that much more awe inspiring!
I was a DMB fan from the 90s, but then fell away for years. His Tiny Desk concert is amazing. Just good the whole way through. Don't Drink the Water is engrossing as a solo performance.
Dude, I loved the video. “The Stone,” acoustic, and “Warehouse,” acoustic. Both Crushingly hard to play and sing simultaneously, along with excellent melody and lyric depth. Cheers.
Roy Clark playing Malaguena live on a 12 string is a sight to behold. A true master of the guitar. The speed and technique he uses is tough to even comprehend.
"Rhyme & Reason" is another great song that has a fantastic line that gets played throughout most of the song. It'll definitely scratch the itch if you like the main riff from "Satellite". I also recommend "Warehouse". The buildup in the beginning of that song is fantastic and every version has some great solo work from the other band members. "Grey Street" is another one that impresses me. The chords used throughout it aren't that difficult, but if you watch him play it live and see the fingerings he uses for those chords and how clean he plays it...amazing again. "Two Step" is usually a great showcase for some of the other band members to show off in their respective solo sections. Outside of specific songs, I definitely recommend checking out any of the Dave & Tim shows. They're all great. If you come across the one recorded in Utah where Dave & Tim make fun of someone for yelling "Play some Skynyrd", try not to hold it against me too much 😳
That’s my favorite song by the band and by the duo! Much love
Their library and range make it hard to recommend a bad song from this band but Two Step is routinely my go to when I suggest a song to people who claim to hate DMB. After giving that one a fair listen it has never failed to lead to a deeper dive into their collection.
Grey Street on live versions are always perfect
Rhyme and Reason is just an awesome song with a lot of depth to the music and lyrics.
I've seen so many artists live in my life and I've never seen someone just so fluid and a part of the stage, the mic, the guitar with such ease it really took my breath away. I came from the same camp you did, until my wonderful girlfriend showed my the magic that is "Dave". Glad you got to see it as well!
Mike - Thanks so much for standing up for Dave!! I've encountered so many "Dave Haters" throughout the years and I just didn't understand it! His music was always so well-written and catchy to my ears. Being a bass player, Stefan Lessard was always a laid-back genius as was Carter Beauford on the skins. And I can relate, so well, to your story regarding being only interested in shredders in your youth. I was the EXACT same way, and as you, the more I grew as a musician, the more I started to appreciate intricate chordal structures and good song writing. BRAVO, man! Consider me a subscriber, sir!
Dave Matthews is what opened up my eyes to moving chord voices. Not just on guitar, but in music in general. The early concepts of chord inversions and different types of voicings that weren't taught or shown to me by my mentors were brought into my awareness through Dave. I didn't have the vocabulary to articulate what I learned, but my whole musical world opened during this time. Cheers to Dave Matthews as well as his band mates.
Hey Mike, great video! As a drummer and rookie guitar player I found this content relevant, articulate, and a generally good vibe. And you have a great voice for video! I'm a big fan of Carter Beauford and find myself revisiting DMB tunes frequently for inspiration and good jams. Keep it up! Cheers!
I saw DMB in concert in 1995, it was the night before they were on SNL. One of the best concerts I've ever been to, Under the Table and Dreaming will always be my favorite album.
Favorite songs
Dancing Nancies, Warehouse, Typical situation, and What would you say.
Love your channel, you have great insights on a broad set of topics. BTW, you are no joke on the guitar as well. Keep up the awesome content.
Perfectly said.
I learned how to play and sing “The Stone” back in 2004 or ‘05. Incredibly difficult song to play, let alone sing over the riff. After playing guitar for most of my life, I regard Dave Matthews as one of the best guitarists ever. He simplified quite a lot later in his career, but the earlier stuff was unbelievably difficult to play and sing along to.
And you’re right, the fusion of the other incredible instrumentalists in the band made them stand out head and shoulders above anything else being produced in the 90’s/early 2000’s. Phish was probably the only other band that was at their level, it’s sad that they didn’t get together more.
Broadly speaking, the Inter-social "politics" of the fandoms don't mix well.
@@twig8523 And by "politics", you mean drug use choices and quantity.
@teebob21 Well sure... but that's just a symptom of Dave fans being frat boys & Phish fans being yuppies. 😆
trey from phish and dave were great friends but they also did a bunch of heroin together, trey was on Dave and Friends tour thru his worst addiction years so even tho they are still friends im sure theres a reason they dont "get together more"
also yes, the wooks from Phish tour and the Make love drinkin wine guys and gals of DMB dont rly mix haha
Mike, thanks for making this video, it really hits home for me. I learned to play Dave Matthews songs before I learned basic chords on guitar, so he was my first influence when picking up the guitar for the first time. Dave’s music will always have a place in my heart even though I don’t listen to him much these days. DMB still rocks, but they don’t quite sound like they used to; not bad, just different with new members, etc. For me, the real treat is catching a Dave and Tim show, this duo has been playing acoustic shows for 30 years, and it really is a timeless experience as they play hits and covers from all of Dave’s catalog…it really highlights Dave as a player on top of a singer/songwriter, and Tim Reynolds really shines as a complement with his leads. It’s almost as if this is how Dave’s songs were intended to be played/heard, but that’s a discussion for a different day. Thanks again for giving Dave the credit he deserves, I just subbed to the channel 👍
Dead on break down of Dave's style. I live in Charlottesville and have seen him him many times both in larger and smaller venues. Dave's guitar playing in legendary. Many fans who watch him play with Tim Reynolds believe Tim to be a superior guitarist but the truth is they are completely different artists that happen to compliment one another perfectly. I believe what Dave is able to do as a "rhythm guitarist" is much more difficult to master. The way he carries his songs with his right hand strumming is so amazing (not that his abilty to cover the fretboard with nearly impossibly ease is almost freakish should ever be overlooked.) I would never say that I hate Dave Matthews but totally understand the point you make!
While I was never personally able to get into the Dave Matthews Band, his acoustic album with Tim Reynolds - Dave Matthews and Tim Reynolds live at Luther College is amazing. The stripped down nature of that album highlights, and shows off everything you were talking about with respect to his ability.
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@@barryadams7609 lol - one of my favs off that album. Here’s a vid of DM playing Trippin Billlies that shows off how effortlessly he plays his ridiculous cord progressions while singing. He really is an amazing song writer.
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100% agreed. Those are great acoustic records. But I can’t stand the DMB or Matthews w/out Reynolds.
Completely agree, I've listened to this album over and over(one of my favourite live albums ever)then I'll hear the studio versions and it's not even close.
I totally agree, I appreciate the fact that the DMB is full of virtuosic musicians but their arrangements and the sheer amount of sound and different instruments involved in each song overwhelms me, I think his music absolutely SHINES in that stripped down acoustic setting with just him and Tim Reynolds, listening to them play songs that I'd head before and didn't really like and hearing them just completely open up for me and showcase the melodies and the interesting chord progressions and the virtuosic guitar playing just blew my mind.
The Stone is one of their best songs and his best riffs imo. Fun fact John Mayer was a big DMB fan growing him, he’s stated his first concert was DMB at Jones Beach in 97 and the entirety of Room for Squares was recorded on a Martin DM3MD (Dave Matthews’ signature Martin guitar).
I forgot Dave had that Martin. crazy. Martin-->taylor-->rockbridge. interesting progression
Yes, the riffs in The Stone. And Warehouse.
Yeah The Stone is one of those that’s mind-blowing to watch him play and sing at the same time. How??
yeah I was gonna say the stone glad someone did
Ooh that is a great one! That whole album is wonderful too!
I don’t play, unfortunately, left handed and not gifted but I’m a dad and have been a huge Cat Stevens fan for decades. And when Dave covered “Father and Son”. I totally lost it. AND it seems ,and I may be wrong, even Cat Stevens doesn’t play the whole thing. There’s also some videos of Dave in Africa connecting with the music that are … as the younger generation says.. sick. I was in Paris a number of years ago and my wife and I got lost. We ended up in a very non touristy neighborhood and had dinner in a place that was playing American music. I asked our server if he’d ever heard of the Dave Mathew’s Band. … I said check it out and he plugged into his phone. I hope he followed through. 😊
Dave is the reason I started playing guitar! You can see how incredible of a guitarist he is with songs like The Stone and Tripping Billies- man are they tough songs. My personal favorite song of his is Listener Supported #41
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you left out the most amazing thing about Dave live - not only does he play flawlessly like that, while singing over it, but also while doing that crazy crab shuffle he does. I have a hard time sitting down playing most of his songs, I can't imagine pulling off that trifecta esp in front of thousands. He's not one of my favorite players, but definitely one of the ones I respect the most. So talented.
is far from his most technical but Jimi Thing is such a good time to play - changes mode so many times in one song. If just want to make your hands hurt, Trippin Billies ftw
Say Goodbye is easily not only one of my favorite DMB songs but favorite songs of all time. That climax towards the end of the song never fails to hit.
Thank you for reminding me of this song.
Yeah, gotta agree with that one, Say Goodbye is one of my favourites too
Thanks for this vid on your perspective. You inspired me to pick up my guitar again. :)
I feel so fortunate that when I started learning guitar at 17 I also happened to try some Dave Matthews songs and quickly discovered how different they were from the same-old open-chord songs I'd been learning. I quickly realised two things about his compositions and play style: 1) there's almost always a syncopated vocal pairing with the rhythm being strummed/picked on the guitar, and 2) often he's strumming nearly all the strings but muting the ones he doesn't want voiced with his left hand, letting one or two fingers mute while engaging the other fingers, right in the middle of a rapidly moving riff.
What I love about spending so much time learning his music back then is that now, at 42, because his compositions are so idiosyncratic, they're baked into my muscle memory - so that even when I go years and years without playing or even listening to his music, one day I'll fall in love with it all over again, and pick up my guitar, and boom, the songs and the lyrics come back just like that. So many other songs that just have a handful of basic chords, I have to go look up the chords again and find the lyrics, but the Dave stuff is somewhere deeper in my bones, and I think that must be down to his particular style.
Check out his solo of The Stone from his Charlie Rose appearance.
After I learned Satellite and Warehouse, that was the one song of his that I thought I'd _never_ be able to tackle... until tons of practise and I finally cracked it! And if you think Crash Into Me is a wrist-burner (it is!), wait til you play that Stone riff repeatedly for nearly the full 5 minutes. Part of the beautiful lift of the chorus(es) is feeling the blood rush back into your hand when you finally get to move higher up the neck, ha! That song's exemplary of his composition style, imo - the muting, the repeated arpeggio, the slow unravelling of the text despite how busy the guitar is.
Also check out Stay Or Leave from his solo album. I think he plays it on a baritone, but there's ways of making it happen in standard tuning. I also love the simplicity and phrasing of I Let You Down and Pay For What You Get (more somber / reserved, but they're just gorgeous).
As for his voice, sometimes I look back at the old stuff and think, wow, that's pretty squeaky and pinched. But then I remember the climax of What You Are from the Central Park concert and ... yeah, chills just thinking of it now.
Peace.
Two Step, #41, Lie in Our Graves, and Wharehouse were some of my super favorite songs to practice. The Red Rocks album is a one of a kind masterpiece to l isten to. They are so much fun to play, and so original for me at that time, it blew my mind that there was this type of guitar and music. And then came along Grey Street, thats another incredibly fun song to play and try to sing. Good stuff.
This is my list as well, specifically Warehouse.
I'm 32. I've been playing guitar since I was 5. I am guilty of being one of those people who hated him for what seemed to be no reason. At first I thought his voice was annoying which made me ignore his talent with the guitar. The older I got, the more I noticed his playing and respect for his craft. Now I genuinely enjoyed hearing him play. Being able to sing over the complex chord, fingerings, and strumming patterns he plays still blows my mind. Much respect to Dave
Yep you are being judgemental on looks but there is a logical reason he has an assholish face. He tends to look at Jeremy Piven in one of his arrogant roles.
Everything you said including age(I'm 34, started playing around 6) and the rest applies to me as well.
Huge Dave fan for 25 years. I'm a Sax man and Leroi Moore was unbelievable (RIP). I can only imagine how hard it is to play Dave like you did, so congrats. Favorite song, Stone!
Leroi was unreal. Rashawn is incredible but man Leroi….
Jimi thang...saw him at the Peppermint Beach Club in Virginia Beach in 92 or 93 before he got big, skinny punk with phenomenal band, he was a huge inspiration
Dave is a *_fantastic_* acoustic player and performer whose style fits perfectly within his band.
I would love to see someone do a breakdown of the main guitar part in The Stone. It's so much more complex than you really notice when listening to the song casually, and he's _singing_ on top of it.
He had a old video playing acoustical, just him and I hd loved the song before that, but when I heard it a cappella it was like mind blown 🤯🤯
@@rchristopherprater I agree, I think the stripped-down acoustic version of The Stone even has more impact. I downloaded the tab once and tried to learn and had such a hard time.
I came here to post this.... The Stone has to get the hardest song He's got... Not sure I'll ever work through that one.... Love to see you try it. It's an amazing song.
My favorite song, however, hands down is Two Step. Whether with the band or on his own that song is goosebumpy...
Came here to say the same.. the Stone, all the way!
The stone is just wonderful
All time favorite DMB song is a tough one, I have a 3 way tie between Typical Situation, #41, and Bartender. Not just for the melodys, but the lyrics in those 3 are fantastic. Since getting older and having kids Samurai Cop now brings a tear to my eye. Great video and great explanation. I am 42 and have been a 'Dave' fan since I was 16. I have been telling people for almost 30 years that he is one of the most talented musicians of all time. He is also the reason I started to play acoustic.
There are so many good ones, and the spectrum of vibes is truly vast. For me, "spoon" is an under appreciated deep cut that always hits me just right in the weird spot.
Same age and same feeling. Come Tomorrow came out the year my son was born and Samurai Cop was incredibly moving. I've seen Dave over 50 times and it never gets old.
My favorite songs: Pig, #41, Warehouse, Two Step, Drive in Drive Out, Pantala Naga Pampa/Rapunzel.
Seen them 6 times. Not a fan of the newer stuff, but I loved them back in 2005-2010
I went to see Dave live for the first time in 21’ not only did I fall in love with concerts and live music, but I noticed he was playing all up and down the fret board and it occurred to me that there’s a lot of work that can be done up there. Recently I saw him again in Columbus and my sister said “I know Dave isn’t that great of a guitarist…” and I just kinda gave her this perplexed look. It’s like she couldn’t see what all he was doing, not even mentioning that he started playing guitar in his early 20s??? That’s insane that starting that old that he has the chops he does
It’s definitely hard to appreciate how talented Dave is for many non guitar players at a live full band show. Some of the ways he plays a chord sound easy but he’s not actually playing the note in the traditional open or barré structure (see Captain and Tripping Billies.
When i learned to play his music on guitar and then saw him in his acoustic shows (Dave & Tim) my respect for his skills went to a whole different level.
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If you are asking for my favourite DMB-song, I'd probably say it's "Lying in Our Graves" - it's just such an amazing tune. The onset, the long middle passage, the resolution - just hits it off with me. I'd be thrilled if you did something on "Lying in our graves". However, I also R E A L L Y appreciate your recognition for Dave Matthews and his amazing skills and, of course, how you are getting around to finally (!) ackowledge hit skills, musicality and craftsmanship. I have been fan of DMB since the mid 1990s, it must have been in 1996 when he and his band opened a show for Bob Dylan here in the South of Germany. Nobody knew him or knew of him at the time and music, band and style impressed us right away. Later, I got to see him in George, WA., drove there from Portland and the night in the high desert of Eastern Washington in George at the Gorge - that's probably High Mass for DMB fans. In any event: I really appreciate your channel, your own mastering of the guitar and the upbeat and highly spirited presentations that you present on your channel. GREAT and THANKS and KEEP DOING THIS - you're really great!
"Lying in Our Graves" takes on an absolute "beyond" level if you know what happened to his beloved sister.
Lie in our graves
I can't belive that we would Lie in our Graves wondering of things that we could have been maybe
I still remember the first time I heard/saw Dave Matthews (with Tim Reynolds). I was mesmerized at his skill and the next day I went out and bought a CD. He is a genius. Thank you for the video.
Spot on man!.So may people do not see this. Not sure if anyone else mentioned "The Stone". Talk about a difficult riff to sing over and the endurance needed in the fingers to repeat is crazy!! Ive worked on this for long time. Would love to see you give it a shot!
Dave originally came up with the riff for Satellite as a finger stretching technique to help him warm up and improve his playing. My favorite albums are a tie between Crash and Before These Crowded Streets. #41, Granny, The Song That Jane Likes, Lie in our Graves, and Help Myself are some of my favorite songs.
Dave, Tim, and the rest of the band are absolute legends. Incredible players. Dave Matthew’s is my favorite to play on acoustic.
I wasn't a huge fan until I heard the acoustic album he put out with Tim Reynolds. Absolutely amazing!!
Yes!!! That's when I discovered DM too
Live at red rocks
I was jamming to Remember 2 Things and Recently during workouts. Been a Dave fan for a very long time.
So surprised you did not start with one of my favorite of his guitar riffs: So Much To Say. I'm sure you already have this one mastered, but the words of the song resonate so much that it makes it more of a musical poem, like many of the greatest songs.
I have been trying to play like Dave Matthews since 2001, when i first heard about him. Even then the song "The Stone" was already old, and now, in my late 40's i still can't get it right. Yes, there came things like jobs, family, my daughter, but all the time the guitar was there, and i kept trying this song over and over again. Getting the timing right throughout the whole song (not just once out of luck) playing AND singing it really kills my spirit.
So not being able to get one song right for the better part of 20 years really puts one back to his place.
I’ve been a huge fan since 1992 when I saw them play in their home town of Charlottesville, VA. I’ve seen them live upwards of 80 times. I learned how to sing while playing the guitar by learning Dave’s playing style. Anytime a musician, especially a guitarist, says that DMB sucks or that they hate the band I tell them to try to sing and play What Would You Say, Warehouse, The Stone, Drive In Drive Out, Tripping Billies, The Best of What’s Around, Lie in Our Graves, or even Ants Marching. They always come back after trying as fans, lol. And then I take them to see the band live and they’re hooked. They do have some frat boys that go for the party but the real fans, the lot parties, are very akin to Grateful Dead fans. Just a great vibe. Oh, and Carter is the baddest drummer on the planet! :)
Well said!!!
Carter!!!
80 times? Jesus. Just give me your money and I’ll do my worst Eddie Vedder impersonation for you. It will be more with your time and money
A perfect example of what this video is talking about, thank you. Now go try and learn to sing and play any of the tunes I mentioned and post a video to show you got it. Also, Dave doesn’t have mush mouth like Vedder, lol.