well, he's using a tube echo..so that 'doubles' the sound...sounds like two guitar players palying at the same time. he does quite a few 'educational' vids on playin.
I just wonder how the hell can he get such a full warm sound with tons of sustain using a clean channel... he sounds just like if there was an overdrive...
what i want to know is how he curls his hair into the middle of his head, like in the Stray Cat Strut video when he sings "Gettin my dinner from a garbage can" i mean how does he do that?
He does have a fetish for the Gretsch 6120,buti doubt that this one is the same as he used on the La bamba movie. the knobs are diffrent. I had to check the La Bamba vid again, to see if he played his (now retired) "Stray Cats"6120, but he didn't.
i think it naturally grew like this on his head ;D ^^ ... god thought:"hmm, let's not forget about that rockabilly stuff some years ago." so he made brian ^^
Take it easy guys, Ricardus is right, he definitely "steps" on a wah pedal at 3:50, he's also using the Bigsby. Nevertheless, it's an amazing video. He's effortless.
Brian is great, make me feel like living in the mid 50ties. I love the early Sun records Elvis did. Brian reproduce this sound perfect. I love the younger Brian because his style is more raw and powerful compared to the recordings in 2004 for example. Age matter of course. But most important: Brians musik have a soul, cause he can speak emotional with the guitar. This is the signature of a real master.
did anyone else notice he's in drop D? I never noticed him playin in drop D. maybe he just did it for playing the song solo, add some bass. makes for a nice low end walking riff. cool video.
Yeah, thanks Roger, I own 4 electric guitars, two of which have vibrato arms/tremolo bars, I know the difference. I'm also an audio engineer and have been involved in the production of over one hundred albums and CD's. I know a wah when I hear one. Best Regards.
Ricardus - you are just making yourself look silly now. Brian is using a Bigsby vibrato arm on his Gretsch to change the pitch of the strings up and down. Wah is a pedal on the floor like a car gas pedal that applies a movable narrow band pass filter to the signal. Have a look at Jimi Hendrix Voodoo Chile Live at Woodstock - you can see him working it.
this guy can make riffs but that solo just sounded soo made up and never use a wah in rockabilly.a good song but the guitar solos ruined it in my opinion
lol, you all are freaking out about a person that can play the guitar. so what? lots of people can play but why worship this guy? sure he's good, but you're taking it too far."study the dedication and contribution of Setzer...then you may speak. We may even pay attention." .....honestly?
I think it can be put this way: Brian Setzer helped reinvent Rockabilly in the 80s. He is a very underrated player in the mainstream field. This is a guy who was blowing jazz teachers' minds at 15.
Ahh Funk? If you are a TEACHER, you should really learn how to spell the word first before you preach to us. Also, form your sentences correctly - I'll think you'll find you missed an 'I' somewhere? 5/10 stay behind, see me,correct your work, study the dedication and contribution of Setzer...then you may speak. We may even pay attention.
You know, I have an appreciation for Van Halen, Vai, Buckethead, Lifeson et. al., but this style of playing, in particular the way Setzer has MASTERED this unique instrument, gives me a whole new appreciation for what it takes to be a true guitar virtuoso. Can I get an AMEN on that people?
I know some of you are going to think I sound like a complete asshole...but PLEASE don't mention guitar hero and Brian Setzer in the same breath...Music and musicians have already suffered enough...
I'm a highschool teaher/professional musician and if hear of one more kid who spends time playing guitar hero instead of learning a real instrument, I'm going to scream! IT'S A !@#$ING VIDEO GAME!!!
FunkCowboy, I understand you, but let me tell you I have musician friends, people who plays blues, and they have great fun playing Guitar Hero. As you say, it's a videogame, and thats all. Videogames are done by artists too. I know that because I worked on that.
The great thing is I can not play guitar as my friends, and they have no idea of drawing as me, but we can meet all together in a middle field and have fun.
Oh, and Brian Setzer is a genius! (to not be a complete spammer, hehe)
Artists as musicians, as people who creates illustrations or writters? all those people is createing games aswell, and they have talent. Learn to separate PLAYING games than CREATING games, then learn to think, but I guess it's too late for you.
I can enjoy music, games, books, movies, comics, animation, and lyrics. I guess you enjoy spamming the internet when you find someone who not thinks like you. Just remember, thats a neverending task, because you just do NOT think at all.
Thanks for your reply...I appreciate the art. (Warning: I'm about to sound a little pretentious...) BUT, if you really are concerned with art, then why wouldn't you paint something, draw something, or create something that in some way contributes to humanity? Why would you waste your talents on creating a game meant to do nothing more than amuse people???
Your "gift" can inspire people, create meaning, change lives etc...and you've wasted it on a mindless video game???
Now who would spend time enjoying themselves? I mean really, what a waste of time.... No, for real though, all sarcasm set aside, if you've watched tv, played a computer game, or watched a video on youtube, than you have spent time entertaining yourself. Is guitar hero wasteful? Yes. Is guitar hero more wasteful than any other form of entertainment. No.
What about me then? I got extremely good at guitar hero- I ranked 198th place over EVERYONE who had hosted their scores online for expert mode. Yet I'm actually a drummer. Guitar hero is still fun to me (obviously), but it's also a fun game for those who aren't really musically inclined.
I hate all the "Go play a real instrument!" hate that guitar hero gets- Imagine if that rule applied to a game like Grand Theft Auto?
I think it's very funny that you've grouped yourself (a drummer) with those that aren't very musically inclined..lol.
But seriously, I earn part of my living by working with teenagers. Do you have any idea how many teenagers admit to being addicted to useless video games? In my opinion, video games not only are fruitless, but prevent real/healthy socializing. We (our society) already spend far too much time simply amusing ourselves with electronic gadgets. There's no excuse. DO SOMETHING!
I didn't group myself with those not musically- I said
"Guitar hero is still fun to me, BUT it's also a fun game for those who aren't really musically inclined."
And I know what you're saying, but really most people don't actually get addicted to video games to where it consumes their lives. Sure, they may play them a lot, but USUALLY a person will put down the controller to hang out with a friend.
"I'm a highschool teaher/professional musician and if hear of one more kid who spends time playing guitar hero instead of learning a real instrument, I'm going to scream! IT'S A !@#$ING VIDEO GAME!!!"
Thank you for writing that. I agree. I'm surprised that so many here actually admit to using that game. You would think that they would be embarrassed.
He's so good at such a young age...I can't get over it...Every time I listen to this guy play, I think at some point, "How'd he do that bit???".
This is the first time I've heard him use a wah!?!?
Listen to those chords (augmented, diminished, 9ths and flat 9ths)...there aren't many guitar players who know their way around that kind of theory and can still rock...So good!
It is because he wanted a BAND, not a solo act. It shows that he is NOT an arrogant dickhead, like some people think. He is way talented and a nice guy to boot.
This dude bleeds tone and technique. A lot of what he does, especially note content, doesn't necessarily meet what rockabilly is. He has elevated the genre and pushed its boundaries. You can't expect that he isn't going to do a few very unorthodox things. He rocks, you listened to this video because you like what he does. Let it go.
I like how he went drop D on it because he knew he wouldn't have a bass player to back him up. And I think this is the first time I've seen him use wah. Great video!
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wow that really does suck cause i hate rap and i love rockabilly and to many idiots listen to it and that kills it besides the gay beat and my family are rap freaks so they tell me rockabillys stupid, so i friggen tore their cds and man were they pissed but they got the point haha!
brian gave guitar lessons to metal players already signed back in the '80's...this is a subdued brian compared to his earlier recordings...in the early 80's albums with the cats he smoked the world
when I was young I never considered Stray Cats as a great band but now I just think Setzer is a fantastic wonderful player...respect!
laurentdelyon 2 years ago
Good God!
ImronCross 2 years ago
Badassery.
diesel828 2 years ago
well, he's using a tube echo..so that 'doubles' the sound...sounds like two guitar players palying at the same time. he does quite a few 'educational' vids on playin.
deemilieu 2 years ago
i like your video! by my son, Max.
michaelstarvingartis 2 years ago
Fookin awesome!
Thanks for posting
Leeallicat 2 years ago
Wow, what a treat!
Has anyone ever noticed that his eyes look like McCartneys?
Thanks for the post... off to watch more!
frankenstein909 2 years ago
My God were any of us ever that young?
radiopirate3 2 years ago
Wish I could make my Gretsch talk like that!
cervezamoney 2 years ago
i think so, too.
straymouse 2 years ago
filete este wn
la cancion es clasica...
excesodestyle 2 years ago
I just wonder how the hell can he get such a full warm sound with tons of sustain using a clean channel... he sounds just like if there was an overdrive...
L0ngLiveRnR 3 years ago
es el amo!!
Gracias Brian por tu rock&roll
rockthistow 3 years ago
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역시 최고야 셋쪄 햄~ 롹큰롤!!
bulpok 3 years ago
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bulpok 3 years ago
Yeah it's Brian alright :), damn he play style is so.... Original, no wonder many people likes him :)
lithisan 3 years ago
His hair is awesome!
COUCHmade 3 years ago
GREAT!!!!!!!!!
ToniZRH 3 years ago
Best way to describe a Gretsch guitar: "twangy". Sounds great.
bmg0079 3 years ago
か・・・かっこええ！！
ryoukichi987 3 years ago
bueno la neta no
tonorock16 3 years ago
algun dia are eso
tonorock16 3 years ago
eeyyy, nice doo slick. grease those licks nice and smooth!
bloeregard 3 years ago
helz ya daddyio
surfinjohnnyq 3 years ago
I'd like to own just ONE of those old Fender amps he uses LOL On second thought, I'd like to have'em ALL LOL great vid...thanks for posting 5*****
ROCK ON...
SPLITT
dcord123 3 years ago
I admire his speed of switching between his pick, and using his fingers, it's not that easy!
Generalwalrus 3 years ago
what i want to know is how he curls his hair into the middle of his head, like in the Stray Cat Strut video when he sings "Gettin my dinner from a garbage can" i mean how does he do that?
gonn94 3 years ago 2
is it me, or did anyone catch this...thats the same gutiar he used on La Bamaba?
Thrills2010 3 years ago
He does have a fetish for the Gretsch 6120,buti doubt that this one is the same as he used on the La bamba movie. the knobs are diffrent. I had to check the La Bamba vid again, to see if he played his (now retired) "Stray Cats"6120, but he didn't.
meharidude 3 years ago
second thoughts just play it to use on the main bass line type riff it sounds cool ,,its great tune
nige99 3 years ago 2
drop the E string a whole tone to D for that oppening twangy stuff then avoid it or try and tune it back up to E ;)
nige99 3 years ago
The parts where he switches to finger picking is badass.
bmg0079 3 years ago
i love his crazy hair!!
boybandmassacre 3 years ago 2
when i sung this with my jazz band i had that hair. it was realllllly hard to get (i have thick, curly brown hair)...it involved a lot of hairspray
alirzb 3 years ago
its all about cut and grease..
Bohumill2 3 years ago
i think it naturally grew like this on his head ;D ^^ ... god thought:"hmm, let's not forget about that rockabilly stuff some years ago." so he made brian ^^
JazzRadioFfm 3 years ago 2
actually this should have been an answer the boybandmassacre's "i love his crazy hair!! " ... dunno why it's here ...
JazzRadioFfm 3 years ago
Haha what a great comment you wrote here;)...
Ye it is the best job God has ever done.. Creating Brian;)
FreddieMercuryfan 3 years ago
...and before that a tone driver of some kind...
snotmale 3 years ago
the cordmaster :-)
awesome.
renehofhuis 3 years ago
Take it easy guys, Ricardus is right, he definitely "steps" on a wah pedal at 3:50, he's also using the Bigsby. Nevertheless, it's an amazing video. He's effortless.
Zippinlawful 3 years ago
Go Brian!!!!!!!!!!!!!
daiku05353 3 years ago 2
Brian is great, make me feel like living in the mid 50ties. I love the early Sun records Elvis did. Brian reproduce this sound perfect. I love the younger Brian because his style is more raw and powerful compared to the recordings in 2004 for example. Age matter of course. But most important: Brians musik have a soul, cause he can speak emotional with the guitar. This is the signature of a real master.
scarto63 3 years ago
Setzer is BRILLIANT- BUT.....here after the 1st solo (or 2nd) ? whatever the fuck he`s playin` ain`t ROCKABILLY.....( I mean the solo`s obviously)
markieb1313 3 years ago
dont hassle the talent...
xxskurvyxx 3 years ago 3
did anyone else notice he's in drop D? I never noticed him playin in drop D. maybe he just did it for playing the song solo, add some bass. makes for a nice low end walking riff. cool video.
sparkomatic 3 years ago
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Waterstick1 3 years ago
A hundred albums, and you still can't tell the difference between a wah pedal and a phaser?
Waterstick1 3 years ago
Most certainly using a wah in this song.
siprelude89 3 years ago
Yeah, thanks Roger, I own 4 electric guitars, two of which have vibrato arms/tremolo bars, I know the difference. I'm also an audio engineer and have been involved in the production of over one hundred albums and CD's. I know a wah when I hear one. Best Regards.
RicardusVincencius 3 years ago
My mistake - you are right!
RogerjTurner 3 years ago
Hardchord666 - sorry to say but he's not using a wah pedal anywhere in this song.
RogerjTurner 3 years ago
Ummmm..... then what explains that sound between 3:50 and 4:00??
RicardusVincencius 3 years ago
Ricardus - you are just making yourself look silly now. Brian is using a Bigsby vibrato arm on his Gretsch to change the pitch of the strings up and down. Wah is a pedal on the floor like a car gas pedal that applies a movable narrow band pass filter to the signal. Have a look at Jimi Hendrix Voodoo Chile Live at Woodstock - you can see him working it.
RogerjTurner 3 years ago
I think its a wah with phaser, while using the vibrato arm. A wah with phaser.
Slapbass13 3 years ago
Just a wah.
TennisNick 3 years ago
this guy can make riffs but that solo just sounded soo made up and never use a wah in rockabilly.a good song but the guitar solos ruined it in my opinion
hardchord666 3 years ago
lol, you all are freaking out about a person that can play the guitar. so what? lots of people can play but why worship this guy? sure he's good, but you're taking it too far."study the dedication and contribution of Setzer...then you may speak. We may even pay attention." .....honestly?
bothvar8 3 years ago
I think it can be put this way: Brian Setzer helped reinvent Rockabilly in the 80s. He is a very underrated player in the mainstream field. This is a guy who was blowing jazz teachers' minds at 15.
quikfax 3 years ago
Ahh Funk? If you are a TEACHER, you should really learn how to spell the word first before you preach to us. Also, form your sentences correctly - I'll think you'll find you missed an 'I' somewhere? 5/10 stay behind, see me,correct your work, study the dedication and contribution of Setzer...then you may speak. We may even pay attention.
UKViking66 3 years ago
And UKViking that was just immature. There wasn't even a valid reason for saying that from what I could tell.
90daywarranty 3 years ago
You know, I have an appreciation for Van Halen, Vai, Buckethead, Lifeson et. al., but this style of playing, in particular the way Setzer has MASTERED this unique instrument, gives me a whole new appreciation for what it takes to be a true guitar virtuoso. Can I get an AMEN on that people?
bluer32 3 years ago 3
Holy fucking shit. If I could play like that, I don't think I would ever stop.
BananaRama136 3 years ago 6
This guy is just so good! I'm not really into Rockabilly but this is so cool!
justjames1111 3 years ago
you said it
deekay629 3 years ago
I know some of you are going to think I sound like a complete asshole...but PLEASE don't mention guitar hero and Brian Setzer in the same breath...Music and musicians have already suffered enough...
I'm a highschool teaher/professional musician and if hear of one more kid who spends time playing guitar hero instead of learning a real instrument, I'm going to scream! IT'S A !@#$ING VIDEO GAME!!!
Maybe we need another flood...
FunkCowboy 3 years ago
FunkCowboy, I understand you, but let me tell you I have musician friends, people who plays blues, and they have great fun playing Guitar Hero. As you say, it's a videogame, and thats all. Videogames are done by artists too. I know that because I worked on that.
The great thing is I can not play guitar as my friends, and they have no idea of drawing as me, but we can meet all together in a middle field and have fun.
Oh, and Brian Setzer is a genius! (to not be a complete spammer, hehe)
Forlond 3 years ago
guitar hero isn't art it is a fucking game og match the buttons to the notes being played by real artists now fuck off
SUBSTANCEDPKD 3 years ago
Artists as musicians, as people who creates illustrations or writters? all those people is createing games aswell, and they have talent. Learn to separate PLAYING games than CREATING games, then learn to think, but I guess it's too late for you.
I can enjoy music, games, books, movies, comics, animation, and lyrics. I guess you enjoy spamming the internet when you find someone who not thinks like you. Just remember, thats a neverending task, because you just do NOT think at all.
Now Fuck off.
Forlond 3 years ago
lol no
SUBSTANCEDPKD 3 years ago
Thanks for your reply...I appreciate the art. (Warning: I'm about to sound a little pretentious...) BUT, if you really are concerned with art, then why wouldn't you paint something, draw something, or create something that in some way contributes to humanity? Why would you waste your talents on creating a game meant to do nothing more than amuse people???
Your "gift" can inspire people, create meaning, change lives etc...and you've wasted it on a mindless video game???
FunkCowboy 3 years ago
Now who would spend time enjoying themselves? I mean really, what a waste of time.... No, for real though, all sarcasm set aside, if you've watched tv, played a computer game, or watched a video on youtube, than you have spent time entertaining yourself. Is guitar hero wasteful? Yes. Is guitar hero more wasteful than any other form of entertainment. No.
Faroah2 3 years ago
What about me then? I got extremely good at guitar hero- I ranked 198th place over EVERYONE who had hosted their scores online for expert mode. Yet I'm actually a drummer. Guitar hero is still fun to me (obviously), but it's also a fun game for those who aren't really musically inclined.
I hate all the "Go play a real instrument!" hate that guitar hero gets- Imagine if that rule applied to a game like Grand Theft Auto?
"Just go waste everyone in that building!"
They're video games. Get over it.
90daywarranty 3 years ago
I think it's very funny that you've grouped yourself (a drummer) with those that aren't very musically inclined..lol.
But seriously, I earn part of my living by working with teenagers. Do you have any idea how many teenagers admit to being addicted to useless video games? In my opinion, video games not only are fruitless, but prevent real/healthy socializing. We (our society) already spend far too much time simply amusing ourselves with electronic gadgets. There's no excuse. DO SOMETHING!
FunkCowboy 3 years ago
I didn't group myself with those not musically- I said
"Guitar hero is still fun to me, BUT it's also a fun game for those who aren't really musically inclined."
And I know what you're saying, but really most people don't actually get addicted to video games to where it consumes their lives. Sure, they may play them a lot, but USUALLY a person will put down the controller to hang out with a friend.
90daywarranty 3 years ago
musically inclined*
90daywarranty 3 years ago
"I'm a highschool teaher/professional musician and if hear of one more kid who spends time playing guitar hero instead of learning a real instrument, I'm going to scream! IT'S A !@#$ING VIDEO GAME!!!"
Thank you for writing that. I agree. I'm surprised that so many here actually admit to using that game. You would think that they would be embarrassed.
kenp3L 3 years ago
He's so good at such a young age...I can't get over it...Every time I listen to this guy play, I think at some point, "How'd he do that bit???".
This is the first time I've heard him use a wah!?!?
Listen to those chords (augmented, diminished, 9ths and flat 9ths)...there aren't many guitar players who know their way around that kind of theory and can still rock...So good!
FunkCowboy 3 years ago
:P like me... but im 15
Epiphonefan 3 years ago
love the sound of that guitar!!! but what a price too :-(. Its gonna take me some time to collect enough money for that one.
gungoe 3 years ago 2
you know some body who can do more ?? that guy is the king of the guitard
ledruide77 3 years ago
Awesome, just awesome.
The mans a legend
Strummerd 3 years ago
Brian Setzer es la chingoneria
abeyelli 3 years ago
Right so, by my estimate, his guitar is tuned to drop D. Seems to be the best way to play this version of Rock This Town.
CallumJStewart 3 years ago
Anybody know how he gets that dirty sound? is it just his tube amp?
soyderiver10 3 years ago
brian is such a 50's dude BUT HE IS FREAKIN RAD
mullengtrst 3 years ago
great as usual, he is the best in this gender.
123elrafa 3 years ago
Gender? u meen gerne
tle123rox 3 years ago
i meant genre, thanx
123elrafa 3 years ago
Just Awesome
Slimer2759 3 years ago
Brilliant!
ricka0569 3 years ago
harking back to the 80`s here Goooo! Brian
Toonman1892 3 years ago
Blasphemy! He holds a Gibson at the start! ;)
Brian is still, on my top 3 guitarist's list along with Buck Dharma and Tony Iommi!
Rockabilly Rules! Seeing him and Stray Cats on their farewell tour the 30th of August in Denmark!
PS: Gibsons are great guitars aswell, i play an SG ;)
Nevarrus 3 years ago
Have you listened to Tommy Emmanuel?
Funalango 3 years ago
2 different things, as coca-cola and wine!
nickbara 3 years ago
My grandma knows him personaly! She used be good friends with him before he became famous. no joke
who2really1cares39 3 years ago
Rock N Roll!!!
corndog1868 3 years ago 2
You really rock in town, Brian!
waltere200 3 years ago
"replay".. "replay".. "replay"..
edproblemchild 3 years ago 3
Jeje Brian Setzer pede hacer lo que sea con la guitarra, es el mejor
kanybalgeorge 3 years ago
I would like to know how old is he...
I love this music.
MyBcRichGuitar 3 years ago
how bout wikipedia? @ mybcrichguitar
thailow117 3 years ago
He was born in 1959, so he is about 49 years old.
ruffini4prez 3 years ago
It doesn't get much better than that IMO.
sneha1965 3 years ago
Everyone should listen Brian Setzer at least from time to time
radagast8787 3 years ago 5
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mr. setzer.......damn that boy can play and sing but is he an arrogant dickhead or what?
natureboy131 3 years ago
how do you figure?
is it cause he's really down to earth and doesn't brag about his talent and acts like he's just like you or me?
or is it cause he's a gentle dude and keepin' the legacy of classic rock greats alive?
or is it cause he's amazing at guitar?
cause yeah those deffinately are things that make him a dickhead
... oh wait i think you're a dick head
anyone agree?
TurtleRocker12 3 years ago 4
Hahaha. Nice!
shep79 3 years ago 2
Brian Setzer makes ya want to pile ya hair up high, get some tatts, an old coupe and rock your little ass off. The best!!!!
Mcanx 3 years ago 10
brian. setzer. kicks. ASS.
whuddafugger 3 years ago 2
Such an underrated guitar player.
chichimunky 3 years ago 9
It is because he wanted a BAND, not a solo act. It shows that he is NOT an arrogant dickhead, like some people think. He is way talented and a nice guy to boot.
lovemesomekatemoss 3 years ago 2
absolute badass
scryedzxp 3 years ago 3
this is an awesome song
this guy is super good at the guitar
aztecasteve 3 years ago 4
Love his hair..
Do1383 3 years ago 4
i absolutely loved when he went into the wahwah
he was wowin' me already then he totally broke it down shook the whole piece up
i think that all great artists go into something totally outa control and awesome when they really get into their piece
it's like when marty mcfly in back to the future gets really into johnny b. goode and everybody stops playing cause he's freaking them out
TurtleRocker12 3 years ago
When is this from? he looks so young
fahim113 3 years ago
Brian is just dangerous.
spawnofwheezedog 3 years ago
Ahh! Did he really have to use that pedal effect at 3:50???
bruceleedisciple 3 years ago
does it matter? he still rocks, ya nerd!
Adjabeko 3 years ago
It doesn't fit with what he's playing.
bruceleedisciple 3 years ago
Maybe,but at least he is'nt afraid to try something different, he is still the best! Give credit where credit is due man!
Adjabeko 3 years ago 3
Oh of course. Setzer is my favorite guitar player, but I just didn't dig that effect. Im not bashing his playing at all.
bruceleedisciple 3 years ago
Nice to hear that Bruce, he is ace, and a very versatile player. No hard feelings!
Adjabeko 3 years ago
I had no problem with that little 1% of the song! It rocked just like the rest of the tune!
doomer79 3 years ago
yes youre right....a wahwah-pedal doesn't really fit to rockabilly music..
bobbic89 3 years ago
This dude bleeds tone and technique. A lot of what he does, especially note content, doesn't necessarily meet what rockabilly is. He has elevated the genre and pushed its boundaries. You can't expect that he isn't going to do a few very unorthodox things. He rocks, you listened to this video because you like what he does. Let it go.
chrisn687 3 years ago 4
i did not say that i don't like it. but rockabilly is bass drum and this great jazz guitars and maybe some trompets
bobbic89 3 years ago
and his hair is still amazing...
danpancy 3 years ago
I've had the pleasure of meeting this incredible dude 3 times over the years...ah it's great to live in Santa Monica
thewhitebarrywhite 3 years ago
Ahhh I love that great Gretsch sound!
gretschdrummer1324 3 years ago
Brian you rocked ! And always will .
kimpefc1878 3 years ago
i'll agree... but les paul speeded up his recordings... by a lot!
thesillywabbit1349 3 years ago
Without Les Paul(still living) there would be no Brian Setzer or Rev. Horton Heat.
mothball50 3 years ago
Seriously: There are what? --10, maybe 20 dudes in the world that can wail like that?!...
Viva Setzer!
castawaydave 3 years ago
--NEWSFLASH--
You heard it here first, fans!
--With some practice that little guy might just turn out to be pretty good some day! Don't give up Brian; you definitely show promise!
castawaydave 3 years ago
Gotta love that great Gretsch sound!
jjkrause84 3 years ago
DAYUM.....David Spade could play Brian Setzer.He looks like him. BTW.......This is cool.
wnt0 3 years ago
Thanks for uploading, it's helped me learn it properly.
You aint far off of Brian Setzer yourself StrayMouse keep rocking!
plummeh 3 years ago
BRILLIANT! GENIOUS!
Gibsonalex 3 years ago 2
he is just awsome, i cant get enough of him.
123elrafa 3 years ago 2
It doesn't get any cooler than this.
alexgdeferrari 3 years ago 7
gotta admitt thats damn cool!!
alagogo 3 years ago
I like how he went drop D on it because he knew he wouldn't have a bass player to back him up. And I think this is the first time I've seen him use wah. Great video!
balls2balls 3 years ago
i love how he stays on time through out the whole song with out any backing.
swede850904 3 years ago
perfect tone
amazing musician
plexilespaul 3 years ago 5
gretsch is a very good guitar and a lot of artists of different styles use it but ive never seen anyone playing a gretsch like him... elite!
viomartyr 3 years ago 2
back drunk???:P
rockabillysetzer 3 years ago
he has the coolest tone, didnt know he used a wah!
spawnofwheezedog 3 years ago
man this guy is a freakin gun
think of doing this piece for me VCE music guitar piece.
Long Live Stray Cats
BobFromFukataney 3 years ago
BRAVO !!!!!
KungFuPowa 3 years ago
What a gorgeous guitar. Looks like it was made with tiger maple.
Hannaneth 3 years ago
DAMN. He's fucking good.
bilwit 3 years ago 2
stray cats a living legend!
hughjin1030 3 years ago 3
Brian is awesome. He makes me want to learn how to play guitar.
thephantomshadow 4 years ago 7
He makes me want to quit guitar.
prowler20 3 years ago 2
man did they break up? if they did that sucks
rictas777 4 years ago
yeah... he fired the bass and drummer... now its just him: stray cat (removed the s for savings)
orlandofriend 3 years ago
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wow that really does suck cause i hate rap and i love rockabilly and to many idiots listen to it and that kills it besides the gay beat and my family are rap freaks so they tell me rockabillys stupid, so i friggen tore their cds and man were they pissed but they got the point haha!
rictas777 3 years ago
was that recently? I saw him with the whole group doing a tour with ZZ Top and The Pretenders just last August
Stratocaster07 3 years ago
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Heavy metal at its best!
myfavoritevideoclip 4 years ago
Haha, where does that put Slayer? X-X-X-XL Heavy Metal?
lepopedeeruke 4 years ago 3
I seriously hope you don't think this is heavy metal? :P
Correction: ****** Rockabilly at it's best!
Setzer > God
Nevarrus 4 years ago 6
brian gave guitar lessons to metal players already signed back in the '80's...this is a subdued brian compared to his earlier recordings...in the early 80's albums with the cats he smoked the world
Pre00 4 years ago
The BIG CLASS!!!!!!!!!
barbouze 4 years ago
Brian Setzer must be on Top 10 of the best guitarits ever.
ElvisStillRules 4 years ago 8
no. I also can do this so I should be in your top ten too :D
hijbuist 4 years ago
just u and about 100 other guitar players could mimc this,he wrote thiswhen u could erits this good than make that kind of reply
wisky450 4 years ago
Great, Post something, I'd love to see it if you got mad skills. Do you also have nunchuk or bowhunting skills?
Jasper1635 3 years ago
Great guitar man!
gereniax 4 years ago 2
damn. im a metal guitarist but this guy has skill!
basssungwoo 4 years ago 2
Don't make mistake 6120 are not similar to 512x.
Setzer's got real 59' model too. But anyway 6120/512x both good guitar with different price and spec. I've got both.
Rockab33 4 years ago
It's sad to think Gretsch guitars are made in China, or Japan for the most expensive ones... But I don't think it's the case for his.
julosx 4 years ago
on the headstock of mine it says
"MADE IN KOREA"
its still beautiful and plays wonderfully
squirrelnutboy94 4 years ago
ALL original gretsch yr:1959 md:6120
are made in america
syn7771 4 years ago
yeah go brian you effin' rock!!
brsanko 4 years ago
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nice groove but check out my cogop groove its of the hook
nless7 4 years ago
i love this video, but i'll admit when he goes "huuh" at the end i always crack up.
razberyjamdeltaV 4 years ago
Love Brian ang his 59' thanks to post that!
Rockab33 4 years ago
...don't like the wahwah with rockabilly better for Hendrix.
Rockab33 4 years ago