Chordplay - The Chords of Mötley Crüe
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 22 ส.ค. 2024
- Here's the next episode of Chordplay with The Chords of Motley Crue.
Mick Mars is a hard rock/metal and Sunset Strip guitar legend and while some music fans might not consider Motley Crue metal, their early output (especially Shout at the Devil) was on the cusp of being metal music, especially when combined with the cult-themed logos, heavy-attack music, gothic lyrics, and overall sonic delivery.
This lesson takes a look at a number of hard-hitting riffs and unique chord-based ideas that have popped-up in Mick's rhythm style, which is aggressive and raw most of the time, but he always seems to find a way to put it all together cleanly, using either a hard rock or blues-rock based musical approach.
Mick's signature blend of sustained power chord ringing and partial double-stop riffs moving, along with his slick single-note melodic lines and fills - his rhythm style is interesting to study and learn from, not to mention getting an earful of his growling guitar tone.
It's also interesting that Mick was tuning down a whole step before ANYONE was really doing that and definitely carved his own style and sound in the hard-rocking 1980s.
In some ways, he set a tone for the dropped tunings and growling sounds that were coming from alternative and grunge bands that dominated the scene throughout the 1990s.
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I’ve always thought Mick Mars has been vastly underrated. Great guitarist
Me too, man. IMHO, "Wild Side" is one of the most ass kickin' songs ever.
One of my fav Mick solos is in the song Tonight from Too Fast For Love album. Check it out if you haven't heard it. 🤘👍
@@JeffJE44 Tonight is a cover from a lesser known band The Rasberries...
Mick's greatest guitar solo IS his solo on Toast of the Town. Before laugh you ass at wearing fools. Go listen to it once or twice. Although once IS all you'll need to completely agree with me.
Me too
Agreed! He made that band! He created a heavy rockin soundscape that was the foundation of Motley Crude.
*You sir have mastered the art of combining storytelling & teaching.*
*Can't wait for the episodes on Scorpions, Europe, Aerosmith, Bon Jovi, G'n'R, Chris Rea, Satch, Yngwie, Vai, Kiss, Toto, WASP & Whitesnake.*
"Mick Mars is the secret weapon of Motley Crue." Damn, that's well put.
The first two albums were built around his guitar tone.
The thing that draws a lot of guitar players to Mick Mars is you feel like you can play whatever he plays. His riffs and solos are very playable but true rock and roll. But one time I heard Mick playing some blues and he just tore it up. He didn't sound like he does with MC.
Motley Crue is and always will be a part of what is defined as metal for anyone that grew up in the 80s/90s metal hard rock genre.
Too young to fall in love is an awesome song
One of your best lessons. I could spend all day in the room with you trading Mick licks. Memorable riffs and solos. 👍👍👍👍
Anyone else started singing "City boy blues" when Dave started playing it? Yep, me too!😝👍. This needs a Part 2.
I've always thought Mick was way underrated. It's almost like he wasn't even a known Mötley member, but how do you have one of the greatest 80s rock band without a guitarist? You don't. Mick is what gave them their sound, and since his diagnosis at 19 years old he has had to deal with a bone fusing disease, ankylosing spondylitis. That disease is why Mick hunches over like he does.
Mötley Crüe is my all time favorite band and Mick Mars is definitely one of the main reasons why. Mick should get more recognition than he actually does, but at least the members of his band recognize how good he his. Nikki has a tattoo of Mick. You can't get much more props than that in my opinion. Thanks for doing this video.
Mick wasn't drunk driving, ODing, or doing porn so he never hit the news. He is the talent of the band, the other guys are the bad boy personality of the band.
Mick Mars is the greatest underrated guitarist of all time. He wrote some of the greatest riffs of the 80's.
Larry Shepherd sorry that title goes to Dave Meniketti
@@i5150v1 great guitarist. Y&T was a very underrated band. Not just Dave. And some of his playing during the solo stuff blew my mind We'll just have to agree to disagree.
@@larryshepherd5380 Mick and Dave are secret treasures.
Larry Shepherd , biggest cliche there is “underrated guitarist”. If I had a buck for every time I heard that. From Clarence White to Mike Campbell, to ........
Man you made me pick up my guitar this morning ....😳
Man those were the days been 15 years old at the time SATD album got out...my parents went bezerk seeing the cover and the inner sleeves ...
Mick Mars is a legend ...
Greatings from Québec !!
Merci et bon week-end !
Probably my favorite Chordplay so far. It doesn't have to be crazy difficult to sound good. AC/DC? KISS? Keep it simple and rock.
I always thought KISS stood for K.eep I.t S.imple S.tupid
When I saw the thumbnail , thought he's got to start with "to young to fall in love"
You should definitely do a Crüe Part 2 for the other albums, PLEASE!
Yes please do more Crue. Mick was so underrated that he deserves it!
Dude you are a well spoken , insightful guitarist . Your knowledge and prowess on guitar is exceptional .... running down all the bands and guitarist of mine and your generation is a tribute to the best days of guitar playing and the best times of our lives .. Nothing compares to those times or frankly those bands back in the eighties and early nineties . Mick Mars never got his due and he deserves some much payback it's crazy , he is as much the best musician in Motley and is certainly the glue that made that machine roar up and down the Sunset strip and into everyone town across the planet . MICK Mars is a sleazy , heavy , thoughtful and inspiring musician legend . PERIOD .
Your Channel Rocks bro . Keep it Rolling
Sincerely JD
Hi David, memories are coming back this Day ;-). Great tutorial and riffs..,. THX ;-);-)
I completely agree with you, open chords of 70s/80s rock, all though simple, still sounds so much better than some of the technical play of today. And it’s completely evident in the joy you take in playing them in this video. Your lessons are really just awesome in the mixing of theory and understanding what he was going for, it just ties it all up so nicely.
Fireflies in dogfights...runnin' hot in the streets. Cool riff! Then when Vince hits that high note on "head out" and the solo comes in... perfection. Mick is so overlooked.
City Boy Blues, one of my faves off Theater of Pain. Great Tune, but I'm such a Crüe fan I love all of their songs.
Mick was very accurately the "engine" of the band, and it stands to reason... he came to Crüe having played since before the others were even born, and he'd paid his dues in the LA scene for years already, devoutly sticking with his instrument even while working to feed a few kids and dealing with the earlier stages of his disease.
With all that experience and grit culminating in the chance to work with some high-energy kids including that do-or-die Nikki, it only adds up that he'd carve out an unmatched legacy in story of rock n roll
Thank you for teaching about Mick Mars!!!
This is just a fantastic analysis of great rock and roll riffing.
Also, tremendous guitar tone. Really awesome chewy tone.
Thank you!
Great job! You are right, this is vastly underrated material!! Thanks for all the hard work you put into making these videos. Keep it up!!
In High School, I was against Motley Crue, because the Rush fans and the Crue fans just seemed to want 2 different things out of their bands, but since then, I've come to realize that Too Fast for Love is a fantastic album and how can anyone not dig Looks that Kill?!!
It was a shit like Ford or Chevrolet....pure bullshit, its just rock and rol....and I like it !! \m/
Life time Crue fan. Mick is a legend! He's got that disease where his vertebrae are fused together, goes through surgeries, pain from hell and is still rocking!
The main riff from Too Young to Fall in Love is still my favorite Crue riff. The music video for the song was great too. Thanks for another great lesson!
I think this might be my favorite episode yet. I busted out laughing at least three times. And MM is definitely underrated. His riffs and the way he put them together was incredibly tasty. Thanks for a great lesson! Super awesome.
Mr. Mars is a is a master. The greatest at giving a song what it asks for. Nothing more, nothing less. Not an easy task.
Someone has already mentioned it, but ill mention it again. I love your story telling while showing us how to play the song.
This Chordplay series is the greatest thing ever
You're like that great burger and shake joint down the street. It always delivers. Absolutely nothing but enjoyable late night guitar stuff. Thank you for you!
Hey Dave, Awesome!! Thanks!!
I really appreciate how eclectic your tastes are...you can appreciate Mick Mars, just like you can appreciate guys like Steve Howe, Yngwie, classical guitar, and everything in between -- and so do I. So many people feel that their tastes have to just fit into a single genre, and that is so not true. You're also a great player, and a very relatable teacher...keep these coming!
I can't think of anyone else who has done an in-depth look at the Crue's guitar work. Thanks for this.
When Shout came out, their sound was very unique and heavy. No one gives them the props they deserve.
In The Dirt, they tried to paint this album as a "shark sandwich" if you get the reference, but in reality, if you like Mick, it's the album that is most "Mick". I think Mick was still all there and a lot of the style kinda plays more toward his actual style.
Guitar players from all genres respect Mick. 100% agree with saying he’s the secret weapon of the Crue!
Great video as always! Your enthusiasm for music makes me smile. I love these tunes. My favorite Mick riff is 10 Seconds To Love.
Killer lesson, and a great homage to Mick. I would dare to say that out of the four members, Mick was the only true to the bone musician. Honestly, the silent mastermind of the band. He brought the rock and the rip to the table. Thanks, Dave!🤘✊
I do vastly love Mick, but you can't have a rock song w/out lyrics and Nikki brought those to the table, especially in the first two albums. Musicianship, no not the greatest bass player, but great lyricist. Tommy was one of the best drummers of the 80s, you can't deny that.
Good point, dude. It took the whole Crue🤘
In Fort Collins back in the day, Jeff Scott Soto and his buddies brought back a cassette they got from a live show in LA with Starry Eyes on it. Told us about Nikki Sixx playing with his boots on fire and the craziness of the strip. We were blown away, and I was a fan of the Crue ever since.
Are you mick mars's little brother? That was the best yet . Unreel
Really enjoyed that. Thanks from the uk.
Been watching your channel for a little while now and I’m really enjoying your content and the calm, knowledgeable way you teach. As a huge Crüe fan from the Day, I’ve gotta say this quickly became one of my favorite guitar videos anywhere on YT. 👍🏻👍🏻
You’re so good Dave! Thanks!
As others have said, Mick is criminally underrated I never aspired to play like him but his tone is second to none. His tone on the first two records is my gold standard for hard rock guitar tone. It's what I'm always striving for but can never quite get there.
Mick Mars definitely one of my favorites from the 80s. Once again some Great Playing! This is definitely one of my favorite TH-cam channels
wild side is the definition of heavy. love mick mars
So glad I found this page. These tunes are broken down really well and his rig sounds killer.
Great Lesson👍🏻Great introspective of Mick Mars
Loving your videos and your format. Giving lessons, breaking down styles and giving really good insight and history about bands. I really appreciate the effort you put in. Thumbs up!
Great lessons. Really enjoy your channel. Thanks
i'm a huge Crue fan, thanks for this one!!
What a great and insightful look at Mick's guitar playing. Great job!
Hahaha, just yesterday I was thinking about when will you make Crue chordplay, and who would have guessed this will be out today
He's been a step or 2 ahead for me, too! Several times! He manages to satisfy my wish list before I can even get a wish list together!
I'm sure everyone who's been watching your channel for a while was expecting pentagrams and pyros and burning pants! Great video! Mick Mars' riffs are crushingly heavy on those first albums.
I really like the early stuff Mick was the majority of the talent in that band. Once again your talent as a great guitarist is showing thanks Dave
haha, i was right there in my room when i bought that album in the 80's. afraid my mom would hear what i was listening to. "Bastard" - "you're not gunna fuck with me!". Mick is one of the best in my opinion as far as just a cool dark style. 1st 2 albums were timeless. My favorite Mick riff is "Knock em dead kid" which sure reminds me of Grinder by Judas. Anyways,, thanks man
Another good one 👍, Mars and AC/DC were my real beginning of serious playing.
Yes, you are very right. In Germany we say: "schlicht und edel", means "simple and noble". Thanks once more for your great lesson!
I love how you throw Kiss riffs in there from time to time.
Great video. Love Mick’s guitar work
Love Mick mars. He is a great guitarist. Mick brought all the musical ideas together. Wild side is just a hard hitting song! Fantastic!
You nailed it... I couldn't agree more... Mick Mars is the sound of Motley Crue... He's my favorite guitar player who doesn't get enough credit..😁😁😁
I was at Whittier Music in 1984 looking at the Duncan Invader for my Kramer "V". Salesman said "You don't want that one unless you want to sound like Mick Mars"
SOLD!!!!!!!!!!!
Very cool. Love Classic Crue!
Late 70s both KISS and VH drop tuned to Eb and then by Fair Warning , Ed would tune to Eb but only drop the low E string a full step down. Then Diver Down came out and Ed just decided to mix it up from song to song. It can be a little frustrating when trying to learn multiple songs off DD but Ed was an innovator always fooling around and finding out. Ive even heard him say they would take a break in recording and when he came back in, he would tune his guitar by ear and then have Michael Anthony tune to him. And then theres the old producer trick they would to speed up or slow down the reel to reel effecting the pitch of the songs. Actually fairly common, in which I would recommend find the band/artist's live performance to learn by instead.
Thanks for your accurate and laid back style Mr Brewster, your humble and helpful.. its a dying breed these days. Keep 'em coming!
totally agree. i also think that Mick is totally underrated. i think he writes great songs and his solos always make sense.
Hey. Thank you, David. I’m not really a Crue fan, but that was interesting, as is usual with your breakdowns. Cheers, mate. 👍🏻 That last acoustic number, is essentially the stole ... er, borrowed, chords and progression from, In This Place, by Robin Trower, from his incredible Bridge of Sighs! I’ll be generous and say it’s a coincidence. 😉. Please check it out if you fancy and let us know if you agree? Have a lovely rest of your weekend.
Mick is one of the most underrated guitarists ever. He is a tone genius too. His tone on the Shout album is so gritty and heavy. Dr. Feelgood tone crushes. My favorite Crue record is self titled with Corabi. Great video! You're an awesome player! Happy Holidays
always loved his tone and playing. very underrated.
Dave you always have the Best Lessons!!! Love It!!!! Keep Up the Great Work!!!
I finally feel like someone understands Motley! Many of your thoughts and views match my own...well done!
Mick IS the foundation of Motley. He really is the most talented of the band.
Mick Mars is so very underrated. Great guitar lessons man! Love how you use the theory in explaining things. I'm still working on building a better working understanding of theory myself. Thanks for this video!
Malmsteen and Steve Vai are freaking phenomenal guitar players .. guitar freaks love them.. but how often do you hear them on the radio or did they sell out entire Arenas across the country
Check out Andy James and Ron bumble foot thal 🤘🤘
Great review of Crüe and Mick Mars
Another great lesson!
I was the exact same way with the shout at the devil album!! Those were the days. Thanks for the recent movie suggestions. I'm enjoying watching the metal horror movies you suggested and now can't wait to watch demons. Keep recommending movies or make a list! Thanks rock on!
I’m with you sir, I miss those simple approaches..............how about an Airbourne late night sir....?? Thank you again !!! I learn so much from you and your knowledge......and you have a good sense of humor. I’ve seen them from Richmond Virginia to Copenhagen, Bremen, L.A., Colorado.....all over ....but the shows were always tops. They never left anything on the table ........
Thanks again man !!!!!!!!
Great video and song choices! Too Fast For Love and Shout at the Devil are absolute classics and even getting better with age somehow... You hinted at one aspect of Mick re:rhythm: some of his riffs are syncopated, yes? I think that explains why I found Looks That Kill a bit tricky
Man your guitar playing just draws me in. All the theory goes in one ear and out but your playing is top shelf.
Excellent breakdown - reminds me of when I was trying to learn AC\DC, Motley, VH back in the 80's
Motley Crue is a great band.
Amazing video, sir.
Mick Mars is a great musician.
I could never understand the disrespect Mick got. He’s a solid rock guitarist, and played in one of the biggest bands ever. I think Nikki knew how important Mick was to Motley, even to this day. Respect to Mick and his contributions to rock history.
Been playing for a few weeks now so I've been digging all over youtube for good lessons and videos explaining the intricacies of all the different notes and chords. You're probably the most eloquent explainer and knowledgeable guitar guy I've found. I cant see why you don't have more subscribers. Keep it the fuck up man!!!!
Dude I stumbled on your lessons and thought, ok here’s another guy doing TH-cam guitar lessons, whatever. But the bands you feature are a mirror image of what I love most so let me check it out. The Randy series won me over but then I get to this one and you include Save Our Souls AND you drop a reference to Demons! It’s like these lessons were created exclusively for me hahaha. Now I watch even when I don’t have my guitar in front of me, just to watch. Well done.
Man, starting right out giving the incomparable Mick Mars his flowers? As a guitarist I respect the shit out of that. Subbed immediately.✌️
David-we both learned Looks That Kill the same way-in standard. I thought-oh my god-this guy is out there! Contorted hand shapes/cramps and all. When I finally realized he was tuned down a whole step, I was like-Oh-it’s not that hard after all🤣 I think we came out better players by learning it the “Hard” way! 🎸🎸🎸
Same here. I was puzzled for years by MM's riffs on SATD, couldn't figure them out. He does use a bit of the same technique as The Edge, playing partial chords and having the bass root tones actually played by the bass. Btw, I was eagerly waiting for the chorus transition on looks that kill, aaaggh. :D hahaha
Motley was considered metal in the 80s before all this genre label stuff came about. Great video!
Glad to hear Mick Mars get some props amongst all the Motley Crue detractors I seem to run across.
Awesome video!
You have a great channel here. Always great content, your knowledge and the way you deliver the message is so different and better than most other channels. Keep the coming!
really sweet star wars poster man! nice lesson to.
'Danger' is a very overlooked track from the SATD album. Would like to hear some 'KIX' chord breakdowns as they had some great riffs,
Awesome , l appreciate the insight into what is happening in the chord progression and the backline story , very good teaching techniques
So happy i found this channel.
Dude I somehow stumbled across this video, and man I'm blown away! Sub'd and liked! Mick Mars is so underrated he deserves a fender reissue model guitar! They'd sell a tone of them! Love me some Old Crue. Great video man glad I found it!
David - another killer vid. Thanks for giving Mick the recognition! Girls Girls Girls was the first used cassette I got at a flea market in 1988 for $3 when I was 10 and I still have it. #MissingThoseBadA$$80sRiffs 🤘😀🤘
Nice to acknowledge Mick...cheers
Girls Girls Girls album was a great heavy blues rock riff album imo
No better sound than distorted open chords. I miss them too. Check out Tremonti, Take you with me. Reminded me of that exact thing.
Mick is one of the greatest of all time. You listen to the girls girls girls album. Its a lot of blues riffs for the rhythms. Love everything crue has ever done 🤘🤘