Adam Rafferty - Michael Jackson - Man in the Mirror - Solo Acoustic Fingerstyle Guitar

[OreoEater100]

OMFGOAISHDGASDGNA THIS IS SO GEWD, please make tabs D:

[HomoYoutubus]

Yeah! You´re awsome!

[jograd08]

may i ask what kind of preamp or audio interface do you use wHEn recording?

[NLC132]

Tabs please???



[EnglishmanInParis]

Adam, you have fans all over the world ! I discovered you thanks to my dad, what amazing songs you do ! Wonderful ! So I'm just saying a huge thank you from France ;)

[Jello9675]

i love how lost your soul gets in your guitar. i use to be able to do that but some where i lost it.

[jmlc823]

awesome, i want to play the guitar like you

[JDHHD1]

Is it hard for you to arrange your own version of songs? Im wondering if you have listened to This Is It by MJ, maybe you'lle get an idea or two! :)

[danlay]

Adam, I am so thankful to God for the gifts he has given you--and the fact that you have turned those gifts into treasures. This is stunningly beautiful !!!

[AlaskanAlpineTreks]

That's a great version, Adam; really enjoyed it man, thanks for the inspiration.

Cheers

[jeannybates]

FANTASTIC! And I like your facial expression also, you show how much you enjoy playing this and love the groove. :-)

[jackzar121]

what guitar is that?!!

[LarryLane07]

It sounded like you were playing "Purple Haze" there for a minute, heh!

[epicfail199]

do you have any tabs PLEASE ANSWER im addicted to this song thank you :)

[crescentridge]

@epicfail199 sorry dude, no tabs!

[ErisRon]

@epicfail199 start using your ears man. plus you've got this video and all.

[katanaboy995]

Thank you Adam sooo much.

You have sold me this guitar

[MyFuckcunt]

That was amazing! Much better than Tucks version. You're an inspiration!

[doffman25]

Great arrangement!! This was actually one of the LAST videos of Adam's that I've clicked on in the past couple of months....didn't really expect much I guess. WRONG again :-) ....and BTW...Neversleeps1979...your not crazy....I see 'em too. I have had the exact experience with a video recording myself --- never could figure it out....Adam? Anybody?

[sofusjj]

Hi Adam!! First of all, Im seriously overwhelmed about how amazing you play the guitar and how elegant your arrangements are. I've been playing finger-style guitar for many years and Im familier with many good musicians, but never until now I came across one so refined and felt like you. Great inspiration. I hope to se a Michael Jackson DVD on your website one day....I know you cant give us your MJ-tabs due to legal restriction, but please keep on trying....we need it!!!!

[Woodzy13]

watching this and absolutely loving it!!!!! thank god youtube is around, getting back into the guitar is an absolute dream with people like this guy showing us the way!!!! big thumbs up mate cheers!!!

[NelsonHtid]

flawless !!! Teach Me how yoda !! lol

[ngcarter78]

What a beautiful rendition of this song. MJ would be proud. Thank you for sharing it with us.



[DrummerWIG]

Best guitar solo of man in the mirror. The groove and timing is perfect

[weslleynews]

Esse cara toca demais, é técnica e sensibilidade, incrível mesmo, isso é que é tocar!!!parabéns Adam Rafferty pelo dom que você tem.

[weslleynews]

excellent player

[weslleynews]

very, very beautiful

[trainmasterxxx]

Hey Adam wich guitar is better this one or the maton ebg808te? whats the differences?

[bigtongb]

Fingerstyle Guitar Master ...wonderful Performance~

[Jimmyjack1982]

The world needs more people like you in this world and less Justin Biebers.

[jacjacM94]

Sungha who?!

[37melilu]

May I say Mr Rafferty....you are such a great player, what a great version I just love it !!! what a feeling. just great, ... love U MJ

[cougar9]

reall really really... GOOD.

out of control my friend. IF you were in Australia, I would be hiring you as my guitarist.

[Navizurc123]

YOU'RE THE BEST!!!!!!!!!!

[SealOfStyle]

This is my very favorite MJ Song and you do it MORE THAN Justice! AWESOME really awesome you have 2 new fans, Myself and my 9 yr old son!!!

[crescentridge]

@SealOfStyle Thank you!

[TheBestGuitarSoloEVR]

@SealOfStyle i hope you and your 9 year old son die of ecoli from jack n box ya fag!

[ablcsteve]

Hi ADAM! May I ask whar you are listening to when you play? Is it the original song or your own guitar? Cheers

[crescentridge]

@ablcsteve Only my own guitar - no click, no track.....thanks!

[SisiStringer]

Still watching this. It has an element of country to it, just because of the guitar sound, it makes my soul cry...

[Neversleeps1979]

holy shit there are paranormal ORBS in this video from 1:30 - 2:00. watch. they go from right to left. i saw two of them. didnt expect that...

[clemsonpimp17]

@Neversleeps1979 its michaels spirit

[TheBestGuitarSoloEVR]

@Neversleeps1979 wow your pathetic get a life

[tubby334]

@Neversleeps1979 it's michael coming back down to listen to a majestic version of his beautiful song

[jlinhart16]

Super Underrated!

[BrunoFan1234]

ur awsome it is the first time i heard u an i just click subscribe!! i love ur music!!! your SOOO cool!!

[kdnash82]

Is it me, or does anyone else see the little floaties (aka ghost) in this video?

[cumonshane]

Anyone know where i could get this tab? or something similar?

[STEVENDALLEN1]

Hey Adam,

Love you your stuff man! Really inspirational. Just gettin started on home recording and cant decide on the infinite number of mics out there. I like the NT5 for a quality budget mic. I noticed you use it alot. Is that your favorite go to mic for home recording for acoustic and if so how does it do with vocals? Or is a NT3 better for an all in one. Your thoughts on what mic is best for acoustic and vocals

[msguitar85]

Pure Joy



[amotanti1]

Yours is absolutely more smooth and nice to listen to than Tuck Andress' one! *thumbs up*

[morebeauty]

man you capture the soul of the original in your guitar, that's a lot of heart

[huds1223]

whats the tuning?

[seaweevil]

my favorite MJ song... arranged with a spice of Hendrix... awesooommeee

[EricClaptonFan24]

Do i hear a little Hendrix? Great version of this beautiful MJ tune!

[wooffer69]

AWESOME!!!

[VicRoseMusic]

Rafferty's version > Tuck's version

[sothearchoy]

YOU ARE AWESOME!!!!!

[sothearchoy]

YOU ARE AWESOME!!!!!

[23pair]

Perfection, thy name is Adam!!

[jamessimms32]

Absolutly amazing man.....I would give my left nut to be able to play the guitar like that

[BrunoFan1234]

i am subin!!!

[BrunoFan1234]

PLZ CAN YOU TEACH ME!!!!!! you r soo good!!

[dudeforlive]

I love the groove :D just perfect

[zxssded]

WHAT ARE THOSE MAGICAL THINGS FLYING ROUND YOUR CAMERA~!!!

[DiePonyfarm]

Adam, your performance is beautiful!

[skyflaky]

omg you are the only have got it correctly. I like the tune so much!!! please send me a tabs. I wanna learn how to play this. Thanks :)

[BenjaminScottDavis]

I too was inspired to arrange this song and then learned about Tuck's version, which is great. You're doing some really great stuff in there. I always thought that some puzzles merited another look. I hope to post my own version on my youtube site soon. Good pickin!

[BenjaminScottDavis]

I too was inspired to arrange this song and then learned about Tuck's version, which is great. You're doing some really great stuff in there. I always thought that some puzzles merited another look. I hope to post my own version on my youtube site soon. Good pickin!

[Emomoz]

I can see snow

[crescentridge]

@1212surface Yeah, we all want the lessons - the publishers won't even return my phone calls. I will keep trying though!!!

[alexandernec]

You're my hero, be my mentor. And you remind me of the actor Chris Elliot

[juansramirez91]

ITS WOOGIE FROM THERES SOMETHING ABOUT MARY!!!!

[TheWickedMessengers]

Does anyone know if there's an instructional tab/video on the way for this and any of the other MJ ones?

[crescentridge]

@TheWickedMessengers Adam here...man, the publishers are really strict. Come for a lesson or come to a gig I'll show you how to play these - you can video me...but for MJ it is next to impossible to get rights to print / video, etc.

[TheWickedMessengers]

@crescentridge Ah no worries man I understand. I might save the video and play it over and over in slo-mo and see if i can get it that way. I've done that for a couple of Troubleclef's arrangements, it takes a long time but its worth it. Any plans for any shows in Ireland?

[wintersnowman]

@crescentridge really? how did you get the rights to print the Jackson 5 dvd/tabs then? not to mention the stevie wonder lessons you did as well?

[dennis3380]

HEARING THIS MAKES ME THINK IN THE TALENT OF MJ AS A COMPOSER.... ITS JUST BREATHTAKING!!!!!

[RockstarLier]

classs version, did anyone notice the orb at 1:03? michael?

[jmillerdesign]

I'm speechless and I'm sure Michael is smiling!

[kdlkg]

can you do knocks me off my feet of stevie wonder. tnx.

[kdlkg]

wowowee!

[ipnutt22]

I love your covers.

[salcarusomusicvideo]

HEY ! Adam , I have been subscribed to your newsletter/email lesson for about 1.5 years ... love it man , thanx !! Your renditions are great . You must have a lot of angels watchin' over you : there are 'orbs' all over this video ... Peace / blessings , Sal

[superslyfoxx1]

hells yeah!

[rvacquisition]

that is incredible.......the phrasing and timing are outstanding. i love how you dont rush the song at all and you give the song room to breathe as you play it. i would love to be able to play like that !

[extemine01]

best cover on the net :) I love your playing, Greetings from Belgium

[ragonc01]

An orb just pass by at 1:05

[kizzledogg09]

how could you dislike this video?

[mutley2209]

love this so much! what's the tuning? is there tab available for this?

[jamesjohnson1979]

That is why I play guitar. I love how you can make it do anything! The entire song is all there. Do that on a piano without 8 sets of arms and I'll kiss my own ass!

[JohannMay]

Very very beautiful your arrangement.Didn`t see that you play that tune as well.

All the best ,Johann

[reco45rs]

I don't know about playing guitar so much,but man...you play with a strong passion and a lot of joy. I was feeling little down , but now I feel better.

thank you ^^

[frankzy89version2]

this is the greatest fingerstyle solo for this song !! better than tuck andres and sungha jung in my opinion ..

[270Gmoney]

You need to look "in the mirror" every day and go " Man I'm awesome."

[mutley2209]

what's the tuning? have you got tsb for it i can buy adam?

[itdetective]

This is just... just... just.... ssssso fine

[fingerstyle93]

how can i get ur tab for this song :D

[hide1986]

Really great! Have you heard Tuck Andress's version? Its also great~

[Thejazzmusicman]

Wow awesome job! This is my favorite Jackson hit all of your other renditions rock as well you are keeping GOOD music alive.

[marestejar]

Did you see those soap balloons (or Orbs) ?

[ThinkingDog06]

Adam - can't stop listening to this one, really wonderful! Question: did you try any of the larger bodied Matons, like the EM100C or Messiah, before settling on the M Fix 808 (I noticed you went from the smaller Taylor to the larger Cole Clark to the smaller Maton)? I have an 808 Artist, love it, but was wondering how the larger Maton's sound/play in comparison? In any case, thanks as always for the inspiration!

[crescentridge]

@ThinkingDog06 No idea...I have only played the TE and the M Fix - I liked the cutaway! :-) - AR

[AndreiPiciu2]

i love you man .....you are great

[onesentiment]

Snow? No, it's michael jackson's energy.

[Bigturns33]

Amazing Adam and im proud to have the same name as you :).

[verastakenborg]

this is so incredible!!

i love it!!

I try to play I'l be there

it's so difficult!!

[tedzxavier2011]

snows?



[biggus2765]

Adam, love your MJ covers! This one is one of my favorites, hope it makes it to the Fingerstyle CD?! Thanks for all the effort you put into the making of these covers (as well as your own!) for YouTube. The instructional DVD's are great and inspire me to keep learning. On a side note: This video has some feathers floatin' around (about 1:30), you have some birds molting in your house or something? Always cracks me up!

Tony

[fuel2obsessions]

I already comment on this one:p

I heard tuck andress version of this and I thought its good but he is missing sommething. I don't know what it is but I know you got it!

[cosy123]

Hey Adam! Perfect performance, so emotional! Really well done :)

Nice Hendrix touch ^^

Can't wait to see you the next time performing in Austria!!

greetings, Dominik

[monkeymafia85]

flawless performance and arrangenment. Good to see you have so much fun while jamming too.

[MaSJRyu]

Argh! No matter how hard I try I can't play this song!! Your music speaks for itself. There is nothing more I could say

[MaSJRyu]

Argh! No matter how hard I try I can't play this song!! Your music speaks for itself. There is nothing more I could say

[MaSJRyu]

Argh! No matter how hard I try I can't play this song!! Your music speaks for itself. There is nothing more I could say

[berryberrymuch]

you're amazing !

I love u sooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo­ooo much :)

[omenranger1]

master ... :)

[omenranger1]

master ... :)

[agustinamigo]

wow, another epic arrangement.

You play your guitar with so much love... it's always a pleasure to listen to your videos.

Agustin

[MaSJRyu]

Oh I just noticed all of your last three arrangements were Michael jackson songs

[412edge95]

ahhh LOVE this one, adam! great job!

[fuel2obsessions]

Michael is smilling from heaven!

I am a big fan of michael ever since I was born 20 years ago.

I can't remenber a time not hearing mj music

I can hear you truly know what this song is about and that comes out in your playing!

Keep it up!

walter

[lydian77]

u never cease to amaze me.... u really make me push myself... tanks :)

[laughs321]

Adam, Frank M told us you recorded this during our last class. Nice Hendrix tribute at 3:55. Foxy Lady? You always amaze me with the emotion you capture in your arrangements ...you continually inspire me!! Frank the Badd

[crescentridge]

@laughs321 FOXY LADY, yes!!! Thanks Frank. Off to take some Vitamin E to help me sleep...:-)

[Noble36]

That was just AWESOME!!!!!! Thanks for posting!

[1milas]

Excellent ...

[gazoscreek]

Excellent ... I started dancing at work. ... Did your Maton come with the bone nut/saddle, or did you have them replaced? I'm currently getting my action lowered on my 808, and am thinking about putting in a bone nut/saddle combo.

[crescentridge]

@gazoscreek I had a luthier re-frest and do a bone nut & saddle for me. Thanks.

[vuur020]

HOLY SHIT

YOU GOOD, YOU DAMN GOOD

[neilmc250]

what can isay that has not been said in the past..... without a doubt one of the best fingerstyle players on the circuit.......

Although im sure even Adam will admit, Tommy is the macdaddy of acoustic fingerstyle

Love that arrangement, keep posting, hope u come to the UK soon

Neil

[neilmc250]

what can isay that has not been said in the past..... without a doubt one of the best fingerstyle players on the circuit.......

Although im sure even Adam will admit, Tommy is the macdaddy of acoustic fingerstyle

Love that arrangement, keep posting, hope u come to the UK soon

Neil

[crescentridge]

@neilmc250 Yes TE is the Master. I receive a whipping everytime I am on stage with him!!! But...I'm practicing, practicing hard...like Mr T. :-)

[VigSpiritPro]

Is the recording better with a mic? i think it is half-acoustic guitar?

[taniora12]

This is my next project man......

[kylekage13]

brilliant my good sir

[sirbenny14]

AMAZING!

[antistres1]

when can we expect full tab and video lesson on that???love your work...nad i love the very nice letter u sent with your dvd?i hope i can get u to come and play in greece..though i think i might be the only one who knows your work here..do u do private shows???lol//keep up inspiring us...

[74hodag]

One word.....Superb!!

[antistres1]

when can we expect tab and instructional dvd on that man???so love your work...so like the fact that u enclose a so friendly letter with the dvd u sent......keep up..i hope i can get u to come to greece,,though i may be the only that knows your work here....lol..do u do private shows?

[xxraythompsonxx]

Guys I have a snippet of MJ singing This is it live June 3rd 2009. Its the first video on my channel !! Spread the audio before it gets removed !!

[RileyAcoustic]

Friggin AMAZING. My favorite Michael Jackson song ever! Anybody know the tuning?

[crescentridge]

@RileyAcoustic Standard tuning!

[RileyAcoustic]

@crescentridge Awesome. Thanks! I'll prob give this one a go. I love playing your rendition of I'll Be There. It is also nice to get away from the insane alternate tunings that most of my the material is in!

[Glenzor]

your feeling makes this performance... that said not meaning that the song didnt was great, it was amazing... but the feeling you expressing is rare and your viewers love it :)

great work

[neilmc250]

simply amazing, really like the feel of the arrangement

another job well done Adam

Neil

[nericko28]

Hey Mj and Hendrix in a same song!!! Very good one more time!!!!!

[PaoloFrigo]

Amazing arrangement!

[PaoloFrigo]

Amazing arrangement!

[opti420sk]

awesome playing. Love the style as always! 

[MrGuppy223]

Just a simple, Wow!

[GermanGuitarPicker]

That's a great arrangement and nice playing. Like it was said before: Nice Groove!

[MrStuClark]

Hey Adam,beautiful as always with the great AR Groove and jazz harmony.

Looks like your picking up on the Orbs that are in my videos.I only just had this pointed out to me and not sure what they are, but Im sure its a good thing.

I hope you come and stay with us again next year in the UK !

[trevorm1]

Great arrangement, and I love Tuck. Magick and Music.

[erted24]

Congrats. This is real music played with full heart! This is what music is about.

[mu5iq]

did anyone notice the orb at 1:06?

[mu5iq]

did anyone notice the orb? 1:06

[kafogahoga]

You are amazing! Truly beautiful.

[syrafam]

justice! Done!

[juniorafrifa]

Unreal....rhythm and vocals ? Unbelieveable. I play acoustic but by god was that not just amazing !! AWESOME AWESOME JOB !!

[guitaralex1]

perfect! ;-)

[AlphaMusicGroup1]

awesome!

[waitingfordoom]

nice as always.

what was that flying at 1:06 ?

[patrickGituarheaven]

great player....

[williamkok]

love it...100% - from william-guitarist

[BoeckmannLudwig]

That's really great, Adam!

Both version stand for itself. You found your own voice on this song! That counts!

Best wishes,

Bernd

[Roct92]

You don't play the guitar...you gave birth to it, nurtured it, and became the proud father of amazing sounds. Could NOT stop hitting replay, I was honestly mesmerised!

[tazzie0123]

I love how you always do Michael covers. I love it. Big fan huh? Same here.

[VLombardi01]

Excellent as always!!

[mitscan]

Really nice, as always. Is that the FL2, or a smaller guitar?

[danlolly]

Your playing is absolutely incredible!

[megadisc1982]

that was an amazing rendition lah bro

Selamat Hari Raya from Malaysia

Cheers