He put out so many great albums.. Then he put out albums containing electronic music.. I love electronic music so that's amazing. He had some Engines of Creation in him for sure♥️
Exactly! I couldn't believe that as he was getting older, he just kept experimenting with more and more modern sounds for the time that he was recording. He was a very adventurous musician! Thank you for your kind insightful comment! Always great to meet a fellow Jeff fan.
@@guitarmeetsscience I couldn't agree more! I shared the passion as a youngster... still go to car shows (Goodguys one in 2 weeks here) and dream of having the hotrod I had at when I was 16-17... sad story of what happened to my '69 Charger... but the memories... never forgotten! ❤️ 🚗🏁😎🎸🤘
Was blessed to see Jeff a dozen times with various band configurations from 1975 through 2018. He never disappointed, he always played his heart out and always left me in awe. There are many, many very good guitar players, there are some who are iconic, but there was only one Jeff Beck. Comparisons with other guitar players is irrelevant. Jeff just continued to evolve, surprise, delight and confound his audiences, many were often professional guitar players themselves. I have seen many smile, shake their heads and say, “ how does he do that?”. My all time favorite guitar player on a long list of greats. Thank you for the music Jeff!
You nailed it! What's also interesting is that as the years went on he became more and more adventurous in the studio. And as far as being on stage - forget it, the guy was a complete natural.
Love Jeffs music, adore his guitar playing, could care less about the antihero bs. Was very tragic to see him go at one of the most active times of his life! He actually was mellowed by time perfectly.
That's very kind of you man!!! Jeff was definitely hard to cover - such a storied career, and such a big personality. He really brought the cool to the music scene back then. Cheers my friend! 🙏
Wow! This is a superb documentary on Jeff Beck, by far the best I've ever seen. Thumbs up for that! The only item I've seen other documentaries cover that wasn't covered here were his first and second wife and a couple other women he had relations with over his life.
Thank you so much! You're right I didn't go too far into his personal side. Sometimes with these there are just so many details, I appreciate you pointing that out and I'm glad you enjoyed it!
@@guitarmeetsscience Thanks for the reply. I've been a fan of Beck's since his first days with Rod Stewart. RE: Algorithms: Given the frequency of my TH-cam (YT) queries for Beck, I'm surprised your video took almost 5 months to appear as a suggestion. After watching yours, YT presented me with 4 more I've not seen, and 1 I have previously seen.
Thank you so much - The algorithm is messed up on all fronts. Even down to replies I get which turn up much later. I really thought a lot of Beck fans would be able to find and enjoy that one, it kind of went by way of the Frank Zappa video. It is definitely a fickle algorithm for sure.
Wow, what a great way to begin this video by showing the legendary guitar smashing scene from Blowup! To me, witnessing this was a life changing event, because it was so ultimately cool, in the spirit of rock and roll rebellion that was so prominent in mid 50's rockabilly that so effectively influenced and inspired Jeff - who else but Beck could furiously smash a guitar (although with cheap knocks-offs for the movie, which was done repeatedly until Antonio was satisfied) while on stage with Jimmy Page, playing a re-arrangement of Train Kept a Rollin', while the audience stood by emotionless? All in a small club setting that actor David Hemmings just happened randomly to wander into? It also captured in high quality (for the day) the period in Yardbirds' history when Beck and Page graced the same stage together, a precursor of Led Zeppelin! Although this was a fictional scene crafted for the movie by director Michelangelo Antonioni, it mirrored the stories circulating as legend about Jeff's temper during the touring days with the Yardbirds, when he would routinely smash guitars and throw amps out of two story windows - due to to his dissatisfaction with the sound - either the band or the equipment! AND, this was just the beginning - all the genres he subsequently conquered during his lengthy career could fill a book (said in jest as understatement, as MANY books and articles were written about him)! My ultimate guitar hero indeed, a person who is truly unique in guitar lore, whom I still grieve over to this day - thanks for your wonderful tribute, Jimmy!! Oh, and many many thanks for the shoutout to my channel in your added notes for this video - what a truly humbling inclusion!
Thank you brother! It's funny, because when I started doing these Jeff immediately came to mind. But then I thought - I'm going to have to work up to his story..... It's weird because he was so out there in the public eye and yet so mysterious at the same time. I was hoping to have my chops up before even trying it. Excellent breakdown - and the fact that you are so in tune with not only his playing, but his approach and mindset really makes this an awesome read. I really dig the observation on the movie too, because it was sort of surreal and now you sort of pointed it out why - the way the audience was acting, and just the strangeness of Jimmy Page up there smiling ear to ear like the band was totally oblivious to what Jeff was doing. Is it me or did it seem like once Jeff realized that he was doing exactly what he wanted to do he settled into it. It's like he was really restless when he was young trying to find his way, but then once he was able to hit that stride with full freedom to be him, then he was all right with it. Yeah man I had to definitely give a nod to your channel and hopefully some Beck fans make their way over there. They will not be disappointed! I didn't feel that I could scratch the surface at all with this, but I hope that for anybody who's uninitiated they might be able to get a little bit of taste of what this guy was about. He made it cool. He was like the James Dean of guitar. Thanks for watching and for your excellent breakdown, and thank you for keeping the tone alive! You're the ultimate Beck connection in my book.
Remember first seeing Jeff at eel pie island with the Tridents around 63 , then at Marqueeol with the fabulous Yardbirds.I have loved all his work since,in my lifetime he has contributed so much to me and the music industry. Jeff you have left a big hole in my life , what is so sad is that the country of his birth has not appreciated and commerated his lifetime achievement.It is criminal that our greatest electric guitarist has not received the recognition he so much deserved.
Agreed 100%. It is so cool that you got to see him during that time. I also think that it is a shame he's not getting the recognition he deserves. I'm even seeing it here on this platform, he did so much to shape modern guitar phrasing and really take melodic soloing to a whole new level. The guy was a true trailblazer all the way. Thanks for your comment I really appreciate it!
You are very welcome sad that one of our greatest musicians does not get the recognition but others like Britains first black train driver get a plaque.
Thank you so much, that is a great suggestion! He's been on my bucket list for a while because I agree as a guitar player he's highly underrated most likely because his songwriting and vocals just stood out so much. I'm not sure when I will get to that one, but he's been definitely in the plans for awhile. I really appreciate your kind suggestion!
@@guitarmeetsscience yes absolutely goodness I feel like even on Instagram! He doesn’t have a lot of followers this man was a literal musical genius!! Another one I have i don’t know if you covered them but Randy Rhodes or Eric Johnson!
I first saw him with the Yardbirds in '66 with Jimmy Page also on guitar, with the original Jeff Beck Group in '68, Beck, Borgert & Appice in '73. I saw various line - ups over the years, especially with Jan Hammer those were great shows, with Clapton and Page and other all - stars on the A.R.M.S. tour in '83 and SRV in '89 But it wasn't until I saw him with Tal Wilkenfeld and Vinnie Colaiuta, what a rhythm section the best he every had in 2009 and the last time I daw him. Beck was a guitarist, guitarist 🎸 Can never understand that he's never in the top five guitarist. I agree with Hendrix, Clapton and Page usually those three always top three, but Beck not listed as #4 or #5 if not lower, who makes up these lists. Just like Roy Buchanan, Jeff Beck was as I said, a guitarist - guitarist. We will never see the likes of him every again, no one played guitar like Beck, and no one every will. Thanks Jeff for all the music, music that will stand the test of time...... R.I.P. 🎸🙏
Thank you for sharing your experience and seeing Jeff. Those had to be some great shows! I agree, while he is highly celebrated - Jeff still never got quite the accolades that the others have. He was kind of more the dark horse in the group. The fact that you got to see him through all those periods is pretty cool!
I am Very curious....at what age did He finally drop the pick....??? Inspired by His Technique...I've been finger plucking much more... Meat sounds better than plastic'....but...still would be scared to walk on stage w out One.
That would have put him somewhere in his forties - because it was in the mid-80s. Probably his early '40s or late 30s I would imagine. Like you, I like the sound and attack of the pluck. So much more dynamic control. I felt the same way you do... I made the leap by keeping a pick in my pocket so that I knew one was nearby. If you're anything like me you'll be pleasantly surprised. But of course if you need to pull it out by all means! Whatever suits the mood at the moment.
Yess.... I've actually developed a technique...(Nothing new)...where I can tuck the pick under...n pull it back out when needed... I just So Admire Him....for His Mastery..........
I know your channel is about a different topic and this is unrelated to this video, but is there anything new about your orthodontic treatment/journey?
They managed to close the gap - but some skin got stuck in between the front teeth, that is supposed to go away when the braces go I believe otherwise they will have to use a laser to shave it down a bit. I'm looking at next month possibly meeting up with them so they could determine the de-bonding procedure, which means taking them off. I'm excited about that because it would be nice to get my s's back again lol. So even though I'm not posting any video updates these days I could always give them to you here in a response. And I appreciate your interest. I never did find out though - are you currently in braces? Or are you planning to be in them?
@@guitarmeetsscience thank you for the detailed update, even if just by text :D Is the reson your S's are off the bite blockers on the back of your teeth? hopefully you're at least done with elastics! And yes, I do have braces myself, a few months in... pretty straightforward so far, nothing additional but regular brackets. not sure if excited or dreading future additions! Anna
I've never liked watching guitarists smashing their instruments, Hendrix, Townshend, Blackmore, Beck etc. I suppose it started due to frustration but quickly became theatre and a bandwagon. It just looks juvenile and thankfully it turned out to be a passing, if expensive, fad.
Jeff smashed some equipment over the years, but out of frustration, not for theatrics. The most famous example being in the film the Yardbirds were in, but he did it at the directors direction.
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He put out so many great albums.. Then he put out albums containing electronic music.. I love electronic music so that's amazing. He had some Engines of Creation in him for sure♥️
Exactly! I couldn't believe that as he was getting older, he just kept experimenting with more and more modern sounds for the time that he was recording. He was a very adventurous musician! Thank you for your kind insightful comment! Always great to meet a fellow Jeff fan.
NOICE tribute ... Jeff Beck is truly one of the few greats that is inimitable! Hard to not put him on the very top of the greatest of all time!😎🎸🤘🔥
Cheers mate! Jeff Beck just made it so damn cool. I mean what's not cool about hot rods and guitars. Appreciate your kind words man 🤘🤘
@@guitarmeetsscience I couldn't agree more! I shared the passion as a youngster... still go to car shows (Goodguys one in 2 weeks here) and dream of having the hotrod I had at when I was 16-17... sad story of what happened to my '69 Charger... but the memories... never forgotten! ❤️ 🚗🏁😎🎸🤘
What a legend! Brilliant video! Thanks for sharing👍
Thank you kindly I appreciate it 🤘😎🤘
A genius with a restless soul! 👍👍👍
Exactly Tomas! Very well said. Thanks my friend 🤘🤘
Was blessed to see Jeff a dozen times with various band configurations from 1975 through 2018. He never disappointed, he always played his heart out and always left me in awe. There are many, many very good guitar players, there are some who are iconic, but there was only one Jeff Beck. Comparisons with other guitar players is irrelevant. Jeff just continued to evolve, surprise, delight and confound his audiences, many were often professional guitar players themselves. I have seen many smile, shake their heads and say, “ how does he do that?”. My all time favorite guitar player on a long list of greats. Thank you for the music Jeff!
You nailed it! What's also interesting is that as the years went on he became more and more adventurous in the studio. And as far as being on stage - forget it, the guy was a complete natural.
The best description of beck ... sorry i forget who said it ...
Jeff Beck was one of one ...
Love Jeffs music, adore his guitar playing, could care less about the antihero bs. Was very tragic to see him go at one of the most active times of his life! He actually was mellowed by time perfectly.
Agreed - honestly I thought he had many more years in him. His death was definitely a shock.
Spot on. Quite a challenge to provide a thoughtful understanding of a non-stop innovator. Cheers!
That's very kind of you man!!! Jeff was definitely hard to cover - such a storied career, and such a big personality. He really brought the cool to the music scene back then. Cheers my friend! 🙏
Great sharing on Jeff Beck. So interesting video.
Thanks Byron 🤘🤘
Amazing guitarist so missed RIP we love you 🎶🎸🎵🎸💜🤍🖤♥️🙏🙏🙏🕊️🕊️🕊️😇Anni
What a wonderful channel. Deserves at least two orders of magnitude more viewers.
Speaking about this issue:
BECK TO THE FUTURE!
Thank you so much!!! Haha yep Beck to the Future 🤘🤘
Wow! This is a superb documentary on Jeff Beck, by far the best I've ever seen. Thumbs up for that!
The only item I've seen other documentaries cover that wasn't covered here were his first and second wife and a couple other women he had relations with over his life.
Thank you so much! You're right I didn't go too far into his personal side. Sometimes with these there are just so many details, I appreciate you pointing that out and I'm glad you enjoyed it!
@@guitarmeetsscience Thanks for the reply. I've been a fan of Beck's since his first days with Rod Stewart.
RE: Algorithms: Given the frequency of my TH-cam (YT) queries for Beck, I'm surprised your video took almost 5 months to appear as a suggestion. After watching yours, YT presented me with 4 more I've not seen, and 1 I have previously seen.
Thank you so much - The algorithm is messed up on all fronts. Even down to replies I get which turn up much later. I really thought a lot of Beck fans would be able to find and enjoy that one, it kind of went by way of the Frank Zappa video. It is definitely a fickle algorithm for sure.
Wow, what a great way to begin this video by showing the legendary guitar smashing scene from Blowup! To me, witnessing this was a life changing event, because it was so ultimately cool, in the spirit of rock and roll rebellion that was so prominent in mid 50's rockabilly that so effectively influenced and inspired Jeff - who else but Beck could furiously smash a guitar (although with cheap knocks-offs for the movie, which was done repeatedly until Antonio was satisfied) while on stage with Jimmy Page, playing a re-arrangement of Train Kept a Rollin', while the audience stood by emotionless? All in a small club setting that actor David Hemmings just happened randomly to wander into? It also captured in high quality (for the day) the period in Yardbirds' history when Beck and Page graced the same stage together, a precursor of Led Zeppelin! Although this was a fictional scene crafted for the movie by director Michelangelo Antonioni, it mirrored the stories circulating as legend about Jeff's temper during the touring days with the Yardbirds, when he would routinely smash guitars and throw amps out of two story windows - due to to his dissatisfaction with the sound - either the band or the equipment! AND, this was just the beginning - all the genres he subsequently conquered during his lengthy career could fill a book (said in jest as understatement, as MANY books and articles were written about him)! My ultimate guitar hero indeed, a person who is truly unique in guitar lore, whom I still grieve over to this day - thanks for your wonderful tribute, Jimmy!! Oh, and many many thanks for the shoutout to my channel in your added notes for this video - what a truly humbling inclusion!
Thank you brother! It's funny, because when I started doing these Jeff immediately came to mind. But then I thought - I'm going to have to work up to his story..... It's weird because he was so out there in the public eye and yet so mysterious at the same time. I was hoping to have my chops up before even trying it. Excellent breakdown - and the fact that you are so in tune with not only his playing, but his approach and mindset really makes this an awesome read. I really dig the observation on the movie too, because it was sort of surreal and now you sort of pointed it out why - the way the audience was acting, and just the strangeness of Jimmy Page up there smiling ear to ear like the band was totally oblivious to what Jeff was doing. Is it me or did it seem like once Jeff realized that he was doing exactly what he wanted to do he settled into it. It's like he was really restless when he was young trying to find his way, but then once he was able to hit that stride with full freedom to be him, then he was all right with it. Yeah man I had to definitely give a nod to your channel and hopefully some Beck fans make their way over there. They will not be disappointed! I didn't feel that I could scratch the surface at all with this, but I hope that for anybody who's uninitiated they might be able to get a little bit of taste of what this guy was about. He made it cool. He was like the James Dean of guitar. Thanks for watching and for your excellent breakdown, and thank you for keeping the tone alive! You're the ultimate Beck connection in my book.
Remember first seeing Jeff at eel pie island with the Tridents around 63 , then at Marqueeol with the fabulous Yardbirds.I have loved all his work since,in my lifetime he has contributed so much to me and the music industry. Jeff you have left a big hole in my life , what is so sad is that the country of his birth has not appreciated and commerated his lifetime achievement.It is criminal that our greatest electric guitarist has not received the recognition he so much deserved.
Agreed 100%. It is so cool that you got to see him during that time. I also think that it is a shame he's not getting the recognition he deserves. I'm even seeing it here on this platform, he did so much to shape modern guitar phrasing and really take melodic soloing to a whole new level. The guy was a true trailblazer all the way. Thanks for your comment I really appreciate it!
You are very welcome sad that one of our greatest musicians does not get the recognition but others like Britains first black train driver get a plaque.
I was lucky enough to see Jeff Beck in 2001. Totally awesome. A true guitar god.
That had to be an awesome show! He was definitely on top of his game.
3months befor ,... i saw him 2nd row, red bank,nj, ahhhhhhhhhhh
Right on that must have been awesome! 🤘🤘
1 of 1.
Yes He is :) Great video Brotherman :)
Thank you brother 🙏
Mr Beck RIP . Beck and Batton.... 🙏 ✌️🤘🏴🇦🇺
Those two were great on stage together! Beck was truly a class act
I like when he played with Emelda May , coll cool cool
Oh yeah They did such a bang-up job doing the Les Paul and Mary Ford tunes. Spot on with a modern twist. Great stuff!
Beck yeah!
🤘😎🤘
Saw a clip in here of him using two blues jr, one tweed one blue
Note Bek finger taping before Edy vanhalin
Oh yeah!!!
If you can I’d love to see you do a video on prince! I think he is a highly underrated guitarist who doesn’t get much recognition!
Thank you so much, that is a great suggestion! He's been on my bucket list for a while because I agree as a guitar player he's highly underrated most likely because his songwriting and vocals just stood out so much. I'm not sure when I will get to that one, but he's been definitely in the plans for awhile. I really appreciate your kind suggestion!
@@guitarmeetsscience yes absolutely goodness I feel like even on Instagram! He doesn’t have a lot of followers this man was a literal musical genius!! Another one I have i don’t know if you covered them but Randy Rhodes or Eric Johnson!
I first saw him with the Yardbirds in '66 with Jimmy Page also on guitar, with the original Jeff Beck Group in '68, Beck, Borgert & Appice in '73. I saw various line - ups over the years, especially with Jan Hammer those were great shows, with Clapton and Page and other all - stars on the A.R.M.S. tour in '83 and SRV in '89 But it wasn't until I saw him with Tal Wilkenfeld and Vinnie Colaiuta, what a rhythm section the best he every had in 2009 and the last time I daw him. Beck was a guitarist, guitarist 🎸 Can never understand that he's never in the top five guitarist. I agree with Hendrix, Clapton and Page usually those three always top three, but Beck not listed as #4 or #5 if not lower, who makes up these lists. Just like Roy Buchanan, Jeff Beck was as I said, a guitarist - guitarist. We will never see the likes of him every again, no one played guitar like Beck, and no one every will. Thanks Jeff for all the music, music that will stand the test of time...... R.I.P. 🎸🙏
Thank you for sharing your experience and seeing Jeff. Those had to be some great shows! I agree, while he is highly celebrated - Jeff still never got quite the accolades that the others have. He was kind of more the dark horse in the group. The fact that you got to see him through all those periods is pretty cool!
I am Very curious....at what age did He finally drop the pick....???
Inspired by His Technique...I've been finger plucking much more... Meat sounds better than plastic'....but...still would be scared to walk on stage w out
One.
That would have put him somewhere in his forties - because it was in the mid-80s. Probably his early '40s or late 30s I would imagine. Like you, I like the sound and attack of the pluck. So much more dynamic control. I felt the same way you do... I made the leap by keeping a pick in my pocket so that I knew one was nearby. If you're anything like me you'll be pleasantly surprised. But of course if you need to pull it out by all means! Whatever suits the mood at the moment.
Yess.... I've actually developed a technique...(Nothing new)...where I can tuck the pick under...n pull it back out when needed... I just So Admire Him....for His Mastery..........
I know your channel is about a different topic and this is unrelated to this video, but is there anything new about your orthodontic treatment/journey?
They managed to close the gap - but some skin got stuck in between the front teeth, that is supposed to go away when the braces go I believe otherwise they will have to use a laser to shave it down a bit. I'm looking at next month possibly meeting up with them so they could determine the de-bonding procedure, which means taking them off. I'm excited about that because it would be nice to get my s's back again lol. So even though I'm not posting any video updates these days I could always give them to you here in a response. And I appreciate your interest. I never did find out though - are you currently in braces? Or are you planning to be in them?
@@guitarmeetsscience thank you for the detailed update, even if just by text :D
Is the reson your S's are off the bite blockers on the back of your teeth? hopefully you're at least done with elastics!
And yes, I do have braces myself, a few months in... pretty straightforward so far, nothing additional but regular brackets. not sure if excited or dreading future additions! Anna
I've never liked watching guitarists smashing their instruments, Hendrix, Townshend, Blackmore, Beck etc. I suppose it started due to frustration but quickly became theatre and a bandwagon. It just looks juvenile and thankfully it turned out to be a passing, if expensive, fad.
Definitely an expensive one - nowadays it is extra passe
Beck only damaged the one for the film, he refused damage to his own guitar and sent crew to go and buy the cheapest one for the film.
Jeff smashed some equipment over the years, but out of frustration, not for theatrics. The most famous example being in the film the Yardbirds were in, but he did it at the directors direction.
The most melodic player I have ever seen.
I SAW JEFF IN RENO 84 WITH ROD STEWART IT WAS LIKE FACES UNBELIEVABLE
That's awesome! Must have been a great show!
No shredding BS. He didn't have to hide behind speed. Jeff was ALL tone, melody and expression.