How to Play "Soma" by Smashing Pumpkins | Complete Guitar Lesson

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  • @AZ-hg6kw
    @AZ-hg6kw ปีที่แล้ว +94

    In my humble opinion... the greatest solo to come out of the Gen X era. Thank you for the breakdown!!

    • @LetsPlayAll
      @LetsPlayAll  ปีที่แล้ว +3

      you're welcome!

    • @average-to-mediocre
      @average-to-mediocre ปีที่แล้ว +5

      I strongly agree. It's hard, heavy, melancholic and beautiful... all encompassing solo.

    • @donovanmcclusky2521
      @donovanmcclusky2521 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      This and Geek U.S.A.

    • @dire12343
      @dire12343 3 วันที่ผ่านมา

      You are Damn right about that… No disagreement on this side bro… thanks for ur time to help😊

  • @JasonCleghorn1975
    @JasonCleghorn1975 ปีที่แล้ว +43

    The only Smashing Pumpkins song that gives me goosebumps every single time I hear it. It's IMO their best song, and it really captures all of the parts of the band arguably perfectly.

    • @KingofCrusher
      @KingofCrusher ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Everything on Siamese Dream is their best song.

    • @elliottrichmond6589
      @elliottrichmond6589 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@return2sender791 apparently James iha wrote this one and mayonnaise.

    • @elliottrichmond6589
      @elliottrichmond6589 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@return2sender791 surprised me tbh when I saw him say it. I think of those as two really iconic SP tunes as someone who switch off after Mellon collie. Just always assumed they’d be Corgan tunes

    • @schmidt776
      @schmidt776 ปีที่แล้ว

      Well said

  • @Steaminlidz
    @Steaminlidz ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I saw them at the Astoria in London in ‘94 and they opened with ‘Soma’. Mesmerising stuff

    • @LetsPlayAll
      @LetsPlayAll  ปีที่แล้ว

      Wow great venue to see them!

  • @salski70
    @salski70 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    song sends chills down my spine... brings back alot of memories from the early 90's.

  • @robertgraham1573
    @robertgraham1573 ปีที่แล้ว +28

    Yay. More Pumpkin’s lessons. Really enjoying them. Thanks very much. Such a great band. And your channel is awesome 🤩.

    • @LetsPlayAll
      @LetsPlayAll  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      You're welcome and thanks for the kind words Robert!

  • @salski70
    @salski70 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    billy is a fuckin under rated guitarist. he uses a bunch of weird chords and notes which i love. he interviewed eddie vanhalen for guitar world and did a really great job. he knows music because his dad was also a musician back in the day.

  • @schmidt776
    @schmidt776 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Unreal, Matt. Thanks so much. The Soma solo was always one I wouldn't dare try but you've broken it down so well.
    Best guitar teaching channel on YT, bar none!

    • @LetsPlayAll
      @LetsPlayAll  ปีที่แล้ว

      Ahh thanks so much mate!

  • @tuirnb
    @tuirnb ปีที่แล้ว +4

    That whole album is fantastic, but this is one of my favorite off of it. Great job with explaining it and your tone.

  • @JPTRFX
    @JPTRFX ปีที่แล้ว +4

    THANK YOU! i love to hear the warlow in one of my fav songs. One of the greatest Solos ever written

    • @LetsPlayAll
      @LetsPlayAll  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      You're welcome Chris! Awesome pedal :-)

  • @landonhaynes9503
    @landonhaynes9503 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    I love this song sooo much. It’s got me through rough times. Thanks you so much for this lesson!❤️

  • @claffertymusic
    @claffertymusic ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Dang son beastly tones!!! This was quite the lesson! I love the Pumpkins!! Thank you so much for all of your hard work!!!

    • @LetsPlayAll
      @LetsPlayAll  ปีที่แล้ว

      Yea that took a while to work out and edit tbh haha, thanks for the kind words mate!

  • @PresidentMateo
    @PresidentMateo ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Out of all the guitar tutorials I always check yours first to see if you covered it. The best. Love to see even more Pumpkins....Drown?

    • @Stringprodigy
      @Stringprodigy ปีที่แล้ว

      that would be a great tune to learn

    • @LetsPlayAll
      @LetsPlayAll  ปีที่แล้ว

      Awesome! Thank you! Lots more pumpkins to come, Patreon's have requested Rhinocerous next ;-)

  • @jacamania
    @jacamania ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I love the Pumpkins. Thank you for this.

  • @locksmithdb5987
    @locksmithdb5987 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Billy Corgan made the most creative solos during that era. They didn't sound like every other rock and roll type solo. Completely original

  • @noveltycrusade
    @noveltycrusade ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Top 5 bucket list guitar solo. You're doing a public service,mate✌️

  • @TySoSerious
    @TySoSerious 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Fav song on my all time fav album

  • @kristopherguilbault5428
    @kristopherguilbault5428 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This song evokes emotions of my teenage past that I lived through regretfully.. but painfully made it through...

  • @LeonH12789
    @LeonH12789 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This is awesome, keep up the pumpkins stuff, your lessons are fantastic!

  • @artemanan4540
    @artemanan4540 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Great tune, great album! Thanks for the lesson ☺️

  • @jamlemon
    @jamlemon ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Video hasn’t even started yet and I’ve liked! Had to be done for Pumpkins!

    • @LetsPlayAll
      @LetsPlayAll  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      thanks Jamie!

    • @jamlemon
      @jamlemon ปีที่แล้ว

      @@LetsPlayAll no probs. 👍🏻

  • @theKid87
    @theKid87 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Such a great song! Easily one of my favourite SP tunes.

  • @TylerO772
    @TylerO772 ปีที่แล้ว

    thank god someone has a awesome lesson for the smashing pumpkins

  • @Harsh-yg3cc
    @Harsh-yg3cc ปีที่แล้ว +1

    great stuff, one of the best solos of all time, looking forward to get a "starla" lesson someday

  • @nick3718
    @nick3718 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    unreal song

  • @chrisw4192
    @chrisw4192 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Sick TONE!!!

  • @pyroguitars1296
    @pyroguitars1296 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Brilliant. I can follow this, so it must be good. Thank you again.

  • @kyleshoemaker3198
    @kyleshoemaker3198 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Yes! So hard to pick favorites from Siamese Dream but this is definitely one of them!!!

    • @LetsPlayAll
      @LetsPlayAll  ปีที่แล้ว

      yea beautiful tune isn't it?!

  • @harrygottschalk3429
    @harrygottschalk3429 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Forgot how good this song was..what an album that was.

  • @simondriedijk7553
    @simondriedijk7553 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Yesssssss i wanted this for so long

  • @HeartandSoul59
    @HeartandSoul59 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    such a great and wonderful song...
    Cheers :) great job as always

  • @tonehammer7276
    @tonehammer7276 ปีที่แล้ว

    Finally someone plays it right. Cheerz ✌️

  • @pirandello6968
    @pirandello6968 ปีที่แล้ว

    That's a lesson, ladies and gentlemen! Doesn't get any better than this. 👏👏👏

    • @LetsPlayAll
      @LetsPlayAll  ปีที่แล้ว

      Glad you enjoyed it and thanks for the kind words!

  • @guitarz
    @guitarz ปีที่แล้ว

    what a banger... I have to wait to take these in cause it immediately takes me back and I have to consume all of this and rip this tune out. Cheers!

  • @MitchellHD02
    @MitchellHD02 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    My joint favourite song of all time. Can't always listen to it though as it hits me right in the feels. Beautiful song

  • @baratiecook
    @baratiecook ปีที่แล้ว

    Before it's just a tape and Walkman and figuring out. Trying to save to buy guitar mags with tabs. Now I get to revisit these songs w ease.

  • @kastle4774
    @kastle4774 ปีที่แล้ว

    great lesson!! was so shocked and happy to see this. btw i was serious about that smashing pumpkins good in goodbye guitar lesson.

    • @LetsPlayAll
      @LetsPlayAll  ปีที่แล้ว

      you're welcome! For requests best place s Patreon tbh mate!

  • @douglasvaughn9349
    @douglasvaughn9349 ปีที่แล้ว

    Brilliant ⭐️ love it 0:29

  • @wishkahzyricks
    @wishkahzyricks ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you, great choice of a tune for a full lesson!

  • @Frenchmelodymaker
    @Frenchmelodymaker ปีที่แล้ว

    That’s awesome, would love to see more Gish stuff

    • @LetsPlayAll
      @LetsPlayAll  ปีที่แล้ว

      cheers Lucas, more to come!

  • @Sir_Gonzo
    @Sir_Gonzo ปีที่แล้ว +4

    This is THAT SONG that beginners say... 'fuck it, I'm gonna go for it'. And it breaks hearts. But damn man, this is an awesome tutorial and I'm gonna try my luck. I'll let you know how I go.

    • @LetsPlayAll
      @LetsPlayAll  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      stick with it man, not as hard as it may seem! honest!

    • @ElectroFokkusuNakatsukasa
      @ElectroFokkusuNakatsukasa 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      hey dude one year passed, did u ever get it?

    • @Sir_Gonzo
      @Sir_Gonzo 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@ElectroFokkusuNakatsukasa I did... Kinda. I'd get as close as I could for a week or 2, and then move on to another tune. But then a few months later, circle back and try and crack it again. I'm still working on my speed, bends and vibrato for the solo, but I'm loving the journey.

  • @XyZCwP
    @XyZCwP 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Excellent tutorial thank you

  • @ianblackmore-allen163
    @ianblackmore-allen163 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for the video. I needed this in 1993, cradling my painful 13 year old fingers as I squinted at the tab book I got for my birthday! I've always loved this song, but always bungled my way through it hahahah

    • @LetsPlayAll
      @LetsPlayAll  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hey Ian, you're welcome - glad it helped!

  • @zeldalove
    @zeldalove ปีที่แล้ว

    I love this song - thanks for making this tutorial

  • @Bokuma01
    @Bokuma01 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is the best guitar tutorial i've seen, subbed! Also, I've always played octaves with my first and ring finger, but I noticed you use your pinky, is there a benefit to doing that?

    • @LetsPlayAll
      @LetsPlayAll  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks mate! Personally I find it more comfy but it does have its advantages in that you can switch between octaves and power chords more quickly when moving between strings. Check Tom Morello out for examples 🤘

  • @Dartheomus
    @Dartheomus ปีที่แล้ว

    Hehe you and Sparky are going to get in a fight! 🤣 This is great though. It's always nice to have a couple takes on great songs like this! 😎

    • @LetsPlayAll
      @LetsPlayAll  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Haha he must have excellent taste ;-)

  • @doh4828
    @doh4828 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you, having a lot of fun playing this! But is it me or is there a little part missing, the ‘on that you can depend on me yeah’ part where Billy goes to E-D-G-C before returning to the chorus part again. I always found this part to be particularly powerful, and Siamese Dream to me is one of the greatest landmarks of the last great age of music that were the Nineties.

  • @Ian_sheridanuk
    @Ian_sheridanuk ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I have no intention of attempting any of this..I know my limits. But this is incredible work.

    • @LetsPlayAll
      @LetsPlayAll  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Give it a go Ian! Not as difficult as you may think 🤘😀

    • @Ian_sheridanuk
      @Ian_sheridanuk ปีที่แล้ว

      @@LetsPlayAll have you seen my Chanel?!?😂

  • @dragonp1ss
    @dragonp1ss ปีที่แล้ว

    yes love the pumpkin lessons. could u please look into pennie’s. i’ve been struggling for ages

    • @LetsPlayAll
      @LetsPlayAll  ปีที่แล้ว

      you're welcome! best place is Patreon for specific stuff but I'll get to them all eventually!

  • @michaelavarice
    @michaelavarice ปีที่แล้ว

    Oh hubba bubba !!!!! Excellent excellent 🖤🤘❤️

  • @sans6956
    @sans6956 ปีที่แล้ว

    Just wow 🤩

  • @albret43
    @albret43 ปีที่แล้ว

    Had a recent loss in my family. I'd like to learn to play "Rocket" from Siamese Dream the proper way. Greatly appreciate it!!

    • @LetsPlayAll
      @LetsPlayAll  ปีที่แล้ว

      So sorry for your loss mate ❤️ Rocket’s on the list so we’ll get to that one for sure! 🤘😊

  • @Asunder09
    @Asunder09 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You should cover all the effects and how to play Porcelina of The Vast Oceans! one of the 'Pumpkin's best songs

    • @LetsPlayAll
      @LetsPlayAll  ปีที่แล้ว

      Will get to them all eventually!

  • @MrOnthewing0
    @MrOnthewing0 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great lesson, I like that you don't go too fast and I've watched a bunch of times as I walk myself through each part. During the solo though, what is James doing? Just the chorus part?

    • @LetsPlayAll
      @LetsPlayAll  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Cheers Keith and thanks for the feedback! Yea behind the solo the same riff just played beforehand until James' solo bit

  • @4cancel
    @4cancel ปีที่แล้ว

    nice like always ... what do think about wax ecstatic from sponge ?

    • @LetsPlayAll
      @LetsPlayAll  ปีที่แล้ว

      thanks! not familiar with that one to be honest will have to check it out!

    • @4cancel
      @4cancel ปีที่แล้ว

      @@LetsPlayAll i m sure thats a good one for you !! ;-)

  • @ednaplate
    @ednaplate ปีที่แล้ว

    Fantastic! Have you ever heard the playing of James Mankey from Concrete Blonde? His playing is so tasteful and textured and his solo from Carry Me Away is just gorgeous.

    • @LetsPlayAll
      @LetsPlayAll  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thnaks mate, I haven't but I'll check them out!

  • @littledittymusic
    @littledittymusic ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks! Could you play some Third Eye Blind? Maybe "Losing A Whole Year" or "Semi Charmed Life"?

    • @LetsPlayAll
      @LetsPlayAll  ปีที่แล้ว

      Patreon best bet for specific stuff mate! 😀🤘

  • @jeffreyhall76
    @jeffreyhall76 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hell yes!!!

  • @h-dawg969
    @h-dawg969 ปีที่แล้ว

    Please do some GISH stuff also. This is wicked.

    • @LetsPlayAll
      @LetsPlayAll  ปีที่แล้ว

      cheers! on the list mate!

  • @dalmochequer6211
    @dalmochequer6211 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    What guitar is this? Its phenomenal

    • @LetsPlayAll
      @LetsPlayAll  7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      thanks! Seth Baccus Shoreline T (awesome UK luthier)

  • @chrissoto6912
    @chrissoto6912 ปีที่แล้ว

    I noticed the your jptr warlow has a extra switch… what is it? Thank you

    • @LetsPlayAll
      @LetsPlayAll  ปีที่แล้ว

      Gives you a different tone style between rat style, big muff style or a mix of both! 🤘😊

  • @tdawes33
    @tdawes33 ปีที่แล้ว

    hey why don't you come out to seattle and we start a band?

    • @LetsPlayAll
      @LetsPlayAll  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I was in Seattle in November, had an awesome time, great city!

  • @andrewb7519
    @andrewb7519 ปีที่แล้ว

    side issue but I love that guitar

  • @colmkelly5524
    @colmkelly5524 ปีที่แล้ว

    th-cam.com/video/Q-DHyeKgWOg/w-d-xo.html The closest you can get to the delay sound short of using a H3000

    • @LetsPlayAll
      @LetsPlayAll  ปีที่แล้ว

      Nice! I read there was a plug in you can get too with that effect. Defo need a H9 haha

  • @wowyummyyy
    @wowyummyyy ปีที่แล้ว

    L I K E 👍🏼 👍🏼 👍🏼 👍🏼 👍🏼 😻 😻 😻 😻😻🤍💯🤍💯🤍

  • @hemingwaynro
    @hemingwaynro ปีที่แล้ว

    Really appreciate these vids and this channel, been wanting to tackle this and your explanations of how to play things are so thorough. IIRC the tone on this was originally done on an Eventide H3000, which is now a really sought after and pricey piece of vintage rack gear. This dude has a great channel on getting Smashing Pumpkins tones, and he really nails the tone with an Eventide H9 pedal -- but that's still pretty pricey. th-cam.com/video/Q-DHyeKgWOg/w-d-xo.html Thanks for the explanation of how to get there with more basic and affordable pedals!

    • @LetsPlayAll
      @LetsPlayAll  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      You're welcome mate! ah that's a nice vid! Yea I did read about the Eventide H3000, although I also read there's a plugin you can get for that, but honestly it's such a small part of the tune that I figured I'd just get something similarly cool and run with that so glad you enjoyed the tone run through!

  • @craig6753
    @craig6753 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love it, thanks!
    If anyone is interested, here is Billy playing Soma solo on piano a few years ago: th-cam.com/video/u95hlSGr5o0/w-d-xo.html

  • @FeelItRising
    @FeelItRising ปีที่แล้ว

    just not a pumpkins song w/o some octaves thrown in

  • @michaelschweitzer6718
    @michaelschweitzer6718 ปีที่แล้ว

    Aesthetically, the pink and white Telecaster is a little awkward and off-putting.

  • @burnedoils
    @burnedoils ปีที่แล้ว

    this is rick bieto