Adam Rafferty - Michael Jackson - Off The Wall - Solo Acoustic Fingerstyle Guitar

[jsc1396]

if only mj heard this...he would be soo proud

[ILLzMattIc]

This is very good also one of my favorite MJ tracks.

[121jigawatts]

This song graces my channels homepage with auto start. I've seen some pretty incredible performances since from Brian Gore and Pino Forastiere as well as other outstanding guitar work. Still, somehow I can't take this one off. Everytime I check my YT channel I hear this and it just makes me wanna dance. Adam, this is so good! All your work is, but this song...wow! Do you have a personal favorite MJ arrangement you love to play? The groove in the chorus on this one is just crazy jazzilicious.

[crescentridge]

@121jigawatts Man, thank you so so so very much. Some of the other tunes are more popular but this may actually be may fave! PS - I just discovered taht JAZZIZ Magazine voted the I REMEMBER MICHAEL CD as a top 10 pick of 2011! Pretty exciting! Any requests?

[121jigawatts]

@crescentridge Wow! Congrats on the JAZZIZ Mag vote!! You have pretty much covered some of my favorite MJ tunes. Seems like you have already agonized over which of his songs would translate well over to fingerstyle. I also love your arrangement of Man in the Mirror.

[Chrls5]

WOW!!!! Super nice!

[BlueRanger08]

Didnt mean to type Sungmin Lee, I meant Sungha jun..its like he just plays the music, where as you feel it!!!! A very big difference!!!!!!

[andreghouse]

@BlueRanger08 I agree with what you are saying, however you need to take into consideration, that Adam has been playing guitar since he was 8 and I am guessing he would be somewhere late 30's early 40's, whereas Sungha is still a teenager. Adam has lived, been happy, sad, angry, been loved, made love, and probably had his heart broken. He has had chance to appreciate these emotions and he brings that out when he plays. Sungha on the other hand is yet to experience most of this. In time he will.

[BlueRanger08]

I could sit and watch you all day Adam, ive seen alot of comments on Sungman Lee is better, and i really dont think so, he sits there motionless in most of his projects, and to be quite frank its boring watching him...where as you have this charismatic energy that just oozes out and its very fun to watch..Thank you soo much for the MJ clips theyve sparked up quite a storm on my facebook!!!!! glad to share your talent !!! :)

[Annaic1]

You are just wicked cool.. Just WOW!! New Fan Here!!

[Jaffet1990]

I love thus guy the way he plays he looks happy. If I ever master the guitar I wanna be just like you

[lakeraz]

JAW DROPPINGGGG LOL IVE BEEN PLAY FOR 3 MONTHS AND I WANNA BE JUST LIKE YOU WHEN I MASTER THE GUITAR! AMAZING DUDE!!!!! AHHHH!!!! :D

[LaughOutLoud385]

Beautiful.

[TravisRichmo]

Man you are AWESOME... I wish Micheal could have heard this!! Simply Wonderful. I've watched every video... Can't get enough.

[MellyLOVEMJ58]

DAMN!! sorryy but you're badass!! you're really good! the base and the vocals blew my mind lol

[casparwijn]

each time i hear your versions i realise that performance is by far the most important aspect of a good music production.. without it we're lost.. and with so much music actually being performed by microchips these days.. you are a breath of fresh air.. do you write song yourself? I would like to hear some!

[mrLukeqs]

Serious talent right there. Love it. You really capture the essence of the original track.

[GypsyGhost]

I don't usually make comments on videos, but I have to say that this sounds fantastic

[2patero]

YOUR PLAYING IS 'OFF THE WALL' BRO! HEEEE HEEE OWWW!!!!!

[xericjath]

awesome cover! you were so into it, you coudn't stop shaking your head from side to side haha. That song really has some wicked groove

[electronictrip]

such talent! HOT!

[elrobbie1919]

you the shit man!!!

[taniora12]

Hey, i really wanna learn this but cant see the chords properly, i know you cant release tabs but could i request a version with a close up so that others like me can learn?, ive already learnt six of your peices, and btw they all are amazing!

Thanks!

[missri008]

WOWWW you're amazing!

[wandawong]

I realize the copyright issues you face with publishing a lesson for this one, but could you please provide some clues, tips, alternate tunings, and possibly chords for this? I'm sure those simple things would never be viewed the same as an outright score or tutorial. Thanks. Beautiful job, BTW!

[crescentridge]

@wandawong That's a great idea...offering tips without it being an out-and-out lesson. Will surely consider that! Thank you.

[aytekincem94]

i think this is your best mj arrangement

[bluesgurugod]

Wonderful playing - as usual!

Keep on keepin' on dude...

[gibsonsulli]

hi adam, this is brilliant. def your best so far. excellent love how you got the vibe spot on. love this one mate.excellent.

[StudioHough]

Now this is how to play, I can only dream about playing like this.

Regards

Ian

[nschwartz1]

Adam, Thanks so much for this! I was hoping you'd do Off The Wall:) Your rhythmic sense always astounds me.  Whats next? Baby Be Mine or maybe something off Bad. Doesn't matter any song will make me happy. You are an inspiration.

[nericko28]

THANKS FOR THIS GOOD SOUND?GIMME MORE AND MORE

[cebfolk]

wow! perfect! great arrangement, great playing!you can have all the stars!

[stellaras1995]

Nice

[sp33dx0wn]

all what he do is awesome !

[moncmon]

Damn so many talented guitarist with fingerstyle picking on youtube... you're amazing!

[valveman12]

Just found you on the tube and love your playing. I just subscribed.

[xMPCxx]

You are very good...and now I have a buy a acoustic/electric guitar now...Which do you recommend? and are you classically trained? 

[crescentridge]

@xMPCxx Try a bunch of guitars out. I like Matons, but if you are just starting that may be a little expensive. And yes - I took classical lessons, and jazz lessons as a kid!

[xMPCxx]

@crescentridge thanks man i'll do that.

[realjuvelive]

sounds really loud do you plug your guitar into the comp?

[SabrinaValenzuela]

O___O ...Just Amazing. <3

[DoublePenetration0]

I can't decide whether to close my eyes or gaze at those fingers. Adam you confuse my senses.

[camouflage9]

you have so much feel and accuracy, and obviously talent. what a combination!

[budokaiweelde]

what kinda guitar are you playing??? awesome!!

[squidskunk]

GREAT tone...lovin it..!

[ironlai]

you looks like Leon - the hitman =]

[xMPCxx]

@ironlai looooooooool yes he does...

[mccredspot]

Amazing!

[ThinkingDog06]

Wow, fantastic... again.  Love it!

[RobertoColombo]

So much groove... Bravissimo!

[Linus135]

This is amazing Adam. That is all I think needs to be said, very nice job :)

[wwwBrianGancom]

Another Maton? This doesn't look like the ones you've been playing in the past videos...

[crescentridge]

@wwwBrianGancom Yup!  I got a second on as a backup!

[shazebnayani]

i was excited to see this! there aren't many covers of it and you did well as always!

[k00lguy202]

Im sure this has been asked a ton but are you going to make an instructional DVD on these newer MJ arrangements? I think your site only had the J5 and Stevie Wonder (which i bought already) DVDs.

[crescentridge]

@k00lguy202 Dude..I would have done the MJ tunes, but could not clear the publishing rights...I'll keep asking them!

[k00lguy202]

@crescentridge Good luck with that. This is the type of musical appreciation that needs to be shared and is definitely worth buying.

[dexgang]

O M G, you FINALLY did Off The Wall!!!!!!!! That is AWESOME!!!!!

[mssandrabae]

Your use of chords is just so free and brilliant, it's admiring! Thanks again! :)

[crescentridge]

@mssandrabae Thanks Sandra...got your message...let's figure out a NY meetup!

[luis04191]

AWESOME!!! :) Love, Peace

God bless

[vjm1234]

Fanflargintastic! SmileyD

[LiamE69]

Put it this way Adam. If you lived in the apartment next to me and i could hear you through the wall I'd bang on the wall any time you stopped playing, not any time you were.

[Dia3lot]

Michael Jackson has choosen Adam for its reincarnation.

Long life sir !

[rednef71]

Wow adam..amazing as always..what I wonder is how long does it take you to come up with your final arrangement on a particular song?? you seem to get these amazing arrangements together in a pretty short time. It takes me forever to figure out an arrangement. You're truely blessed.

[Zed1967]

I love your videos Adam, you are the guitarist that most of of us guitarists would wish to be. Your playing is awe inspiring and a beautiful thing to watch. Thank you for sharing.

[sergman84]

mna your killin it bro! im glad you decided to do this one. probably my fav!

[maty7976321]

I'm still amazed how you incorporate the Melody and the Bass in such a great way!!

I bought your cd!, great listening to it!

Kinds Regards From Matthijs

[jmainsnipes]

you are unreal with that guitar i love the way you play its just perfect fare play to you keep up the good work my freind

[ifolkor]

excellent work, Adam. As always.

nice groove ;D

[entysax]

great playing yet again. I love the Maton - is this your favourite now?

[entysax]

I love the Maton - is this your favourite now? Great playing agin, just beautiful

[rafybass11]

Never ceases to amaze.

[username1290]

nothin less then amazin adam, big fan of ur arrangements ive been hacking away at the jackson 5 dvd for the past few weeks now , really enjoying myself, i just couldnt help but notice wats that white thing over there on the headstock in this video? haha

[crescentridge]

@username1290 Thanks! It's a Korg AW-2 tuner. Enjoy!

[onesentiment]

You just keep getting better and better. Thank you for covering one of my favorite songs to dance to!

[broundog2]

Another amazing arrangement. Mind if I inquire as to the type of condensers used here. Thanks.

[crescentridge]

@broundog2 Thank you. These are RODE NT-5's going into a zoom H4. EQ & Reverb are done in Garage Band on a Macbook. Enjoy & thank you!

[reginac1970]

Thanks for this Adam, I like Michaels Songs so much and you have the right feeling for it

[jazzyedwin24]

Man!!! You are such an amazing guitarist. Incredible!!!

It gives the illusion that there more than one guitarist.

Love it!!!! 10+++++

[acousticanaetati]

woooow! awesome! *.*

[NicksJam]

one of my favourites. You've cracked another one. Pro

[puika1987]

Your energy is so great while playing, thanks for shareing your talent

[ekimm9]

... speechless again...

[JazzSoul78]

Perfect!!!

[HigherLandrons]

Amazing, Adam. Just gorgeous.

[DoktorDoof]

definitely goes to my favorites =)

[DonPohlino]

once again a super awesome video Adam!!

Btw: you probably know the young asian kid Sungha Jung, that does some covers of you and other acoustic stuff. He and his mentor Uli Bögershausen live in Germany. Right next to Germany in the Netherlands there lives another very famous and skilled youtube guitarrero named "iggypres" and real name Igor Presnyakov. I wonder if you 3 or 4 with the young fellow could match up on time to do a breathtaking guitar show. Maybe you can bring TE as well xD

[DonPohlino]

@DonPohlino

hey viewers, if you like the idea and want Adam to do so and tape it for youtube or as a DVD then...well...give it a thumbs up...god how I hate asking for this....

[pb3ch]

fabulous arrangement. you hit the post chorus so good.  great job, adam.

[IsaacTheGuitarist]

this is really good, as your arrangements always are :) It's very jazzy.

One question- doesn't having your capo on such an angle cause tuning problems?

[averageanarchist]

The percussion in this is amazing, it's little too "Smooth Jazz" style for me but no denying the talent!! Thumbs way UP.

@IsaacTheGuitarist I angle my capo sometimes as well, to give my fingers more room. It probably does throw off the tuning slightly, maybe a 1/2 cent or less, just not enough to make an audible difference to my ears. I use a Dunlop spring/clamp capo and it's kinda bulky.

[crescentridge]

@averageanarchist Not sure why you think it's too smooth jazz...the music simply is what it is. Yes, it's less bluesy and more jazzy than other songs, but blame the writer...not me :-)

[averageanarchist]

@crescentridge Why would I "blame" anyone. It was just an opinion. People just like different styles of music.

For me I was abused growing up. Abused by being forced to listen to way too much Jazz. (It's what my Dad always listened to)

Just not a song I could listen too, but Like I said though, you got sick talent. I love the chord-melody style you use in your songs. I check all your new videos, since I heard your Billie Jean Cover. (BTW my Dad loved this cover :P)

[crescentridge]

@IsaacTheGuitarist The capo should have been on straight, I did not even notice. And simply playing any guitar poses tuning problems, capo or not! :-)

[okdansker]

Better than the original lol

[igglepiggle07]

cool,