Great playing, and astounding voice, but every time the chorus comes along, your first "abracadabra" is about a beat to two beats late. When you're playing the song, try counting out 1-2-3-4 in your head to get the timing down, and watch out for dropped beats.
Nice ...you have a cool voice and put together a right-on version of the song. I found your video because a friend of mine is interested in covering abracadabra. I really like what you did with this song. For me it is better than the original which is pop-py and slick.
Cool take on the song, but if you wanna get the chorus timed perfectly, try coming in at least a beat-ish earlier (Steve Miller can really swing it). It makes the descending melody really work over the chord changes. The first "ab" should come in at the last pulse of the V chord. Also, the melody is so much more effective when the V chord is actually the #9 (i.e. the "Jimi Hendrix chord") throughout the song. The song's quirky quality is diminished without that chord. Just my opinion.
Hey, I'm just looking out for musical literacy. Any musician who wants to be faithful to the artistry of a master like Steve Miller needs to be cognizant of such things. Blind acceptance, or insincere, cloying kudos don't do anyone any good. I would be so thankful for intelligent, constructive criticism, for wisdom from folks who know better than I. I'm just spreadin' the love of craft and art.
...personally, i think this is an amazing COVER...which is exactly what it is, a cover...so to everyone out there who's all "sing an octave higher" i don't think that's needed i think he took it and made it his own, personally, i love it...also, your skills with the guitar are pretty impressive...
Hey, I am a new subscriber to your channel. Your guitar playing instantly caught my attention. You are a great guitarist and I enjoy your music. I have watched several of your videos now and like your different camera angles. It's fun. Keep up the good work!
ah beautiful once again.. always so refreshing.. had kinda forgotten how much i like this song.. and i just love the way you make all you do have just that extra special unique way you have about your songs!
notice what 3 people commented in a row here.. LOL.. dont cha just love this guy!! ok i dont know his name or forgot it, but i have been listening.... sorrrrrrrrrry!
what your using to record sounds good, what are you using haha? the guitar sounds great too.
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TheRebecca1906 6 months ago
this sound veeeery sexy somehow :D I don't think you need to sing an octave higher, I really like your deep yoice
nikita483 8 months ago
Oh no !!
MrSteviebaker 8 months ago
Your timing for the chorus is off, but your take is really great on the song..I like it!
nightrain766 10 months ago
man that was pretty good :p
lanteigne9 1 year ago
Excellent
playabrisamar 1 year ago
Great playing, and astounding voice, but every time the chorus comes along, your first "abracadabra" is about a beat to two beats late. When you're playing the song, try counting out 1-2-3-4 in your head to get the timing down, and watch out for dropped beats.
Keep playing, you're great!
bravoman4eva 1 year ago
Awesome cover. Good job.
q83 1 year ago
Nice ...you have a cool voice and put together a right-on version of the song. I found your video because a friend of mine is interested in covering abracadabra. I really like what you did with this song. For me it is better than the original which is pop-py and slick.
MissBehavin1111 1 year ago
i love ur guitar playing COOL I think ur guitar style and my voice 4 that song would be PERFECT :)
spanier1986 1 year ago
Nice nice!!! :-) Try to add more instruments... I think it would be great!!! Good luck!
akburushovmiras 1 year ago
Cool. Any notes/tabs?
lipetskleo 1 year ago
sounds good
UnderTheAshTree 1 year ago
It is better than the original. You could send it to me? I would like to have it on my mp 3
Sylwica 1 year ago
LOVING IT :)
tootoolay 1 year ago
nice bro!
paperchazzerboy 1 year ago
i loved it. i liked what you did with it. and thought it would be cool to here around a campfire lolz
balladrewcrew 1 year ago
It seems you've got it.
billyaekaris 1 year ago
Wow.. Just.. Wow. o.o;
BleedingEmotions 1 year ago
Make your nasty bed!
ChristopherVigil44 1 year ago
very very nice :)
Sylwica 1 year ago
Loved it :P
JokersGoil 1 year ago
i....... ummm uhhh hmmm maybe a tiny bit aight but ummmm........ dude just make the real band vid aight srry
ownage751 2 years ago
Awesome playing, i didn't really care for the vocals much though, sorry bro.
svenislegend 2 years ago
for me is just amazing , u have a nice voice
masterof94 2 years ago
messy bed
bahbahlocchi 2 years ago
Cool take on the song, but if you wanna get the chorus timed perfectly, try coming in at least a beat-ish earlier (Steve Miller can really swing it). It makes the descending melody really work over the chord changes. The first "ab" should come in at the last pulse of the V chord. Also, the melody is so much more effective when the V chord is actually the #9 (i.e. the "Jimi Hendrix chord") throughout the song. The song's quirky quality is diminished without that chord. Just my opinion.
mahajohn 2 years ago 6
you should write a book about steve miller. fuckwad
Fiend4Flesh 2 years ago
Hey, I'm just looking out for musical literacy. Any musician who wants to be faithful to the artistry of a master like Steve Miller needs to be cognizant of such things. Blind acceptance, or insincere, cloying kudos don't do anyone any good. I would be so thankful for intelligent, constructive criticism, for wisdom from folks who know better than I. I'm just spreadin' the love of craft and art.
mahajohn 2 years ago
id liek to hear some of your covers do you have any? im serious too by the way. if you do then let me know
Fiend4Flesh 2 years ago
Hey..nice voice but...Next time, make your bed! LOL
denbink 2 years ago
really good!
smurfmama2020 2 years ago
wow you are really good, my husband would be so jealous of your mad guitar skills lol but seriously bravo :D
MrsWalls08 2 years ago
nice!!!!
melinviolin 2 years ago
nice one! keep one!
AAllure1980 2 years ago
muy bueno viejo, salu2.
spermatodj 2 years ago 2
you are very talented wish you would do stormy by clasic four
nickcampos 2 years ago
Hey Bro, What kind of mic did you use to record ? It sounds great.
styles3001 2 years ago
great
Dviddies 2 years ago
EXCELLENT cover, really captures the song
rosshilton 2 years ago
^-^
roxanelizz 2 years ago
good job but yeah dude make your bed!!!!lol
MegaMachino 2 years ago
this is an awesome cover but next time you make a video think about cleaning your room first....
DrGrrrlfriend 2 years ago
Awesome!
AlexanderTheAdequate 2 years ago
yeaaah :D wery good...:D
maja0102 2 years ago
i love this song
and you Play it the best
best cover :)
AMAZING
great voice too
JOE94R 2 years ago
man you are the best......your voise is THE BESTTTTTTT.....keep going....!!!
alex3223223 2 years ago
may i have the tabs/chords plz, thxs!! :)
kamcbk3 2 years ago
dude that guitar works for you. i could see it gets you lots of action by the looks of your bed,, good job!!!!
peterwo2e 2 years ago
You got really good sense of rhythm, I like your version better than the original. The audio is superb. Thanks for sharing.
fr44ed 2 years ago
A very good song
h1o2l3o4 2 years ago
Great guitar work bud... work on the vocals! I like your twist on the chorus though!
Love the original!
Kosta454 2 years ago
nice job... I wish we could see more of the guitar work... thx... :)
greatsilentwatcher 2 years ago
great guitar soundd
Alicialovestodraw 2 years ago
...personally, i think this is an amazing COVER...which is exactly what it is, a cover...so to everyone out there who's all "sing an octave higher" i don't think that's needed i think he took it and made it his own, personally, i love it...also, your skills with the guitar are pretty impressive...
XenosMovie 2 years ago
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2/5 i like it :) 3 - for the name up top Abracadabra By STEVE MILLER BAND this is missleading :|
mrdoom666 2 years ago
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wow. should not be singing.
kitsuhiko 2 years ago
wow, should not try type in English.
Canstey84 2 years ago
good guitar, your voice is good. But i think it doesn't honour the song, your voice isn't made for this song
LancelotVantuyckom 2 years ago
@kitsuhiko wow should not be such an asshole hahaha
thewho311 1 year ago
sing octive higher
redfenderguy 2 years ago
I can't, that would be a tenor, I'm a soprano. A soprano with no vocal range.
Canstey84 2 years ago
but surely you can reach the correct octive? . my point is you are singing octive lower to steve miller who wrote this song
im not saying you are singing wrong no far from it
just sing in the correct octive
part from that good perfomance
redfenderguy 2 years ago
@Canstey84 make your damn bed!! <3
MissBehavin1111 1 year ago
@Canstey84 I don't know bro, you seem to sing in this range with such ease, I bet if you cut loose and sang real loud you could hit it! Sounds good.
JeremiasMusic 1 year ago
@Canstey84 very nice, but @redfenderguy was right, also soprano is a female voice, maybe baritone.
laitaliaj 9 months ago
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redfenderguy 2 years ago
Wow that is amazing!
hihikmn 2 years ago 2
you're really good !!! respect !
macbookuser08 2 years ago
omg!! your good and you are cute to lol
iloveandrewab 2 years ago
Good job !!
prosper33 2 years ago
I absolutely love that you chose to cover this song!
colormekristen 2 years ago
schön cool !!
biffbanane 2 years ago
i'm so in love with this version of the song !!
Dennis12Torwart 2 years ago 2
can i get the tabs please!!! thanks !
fattyrunslow 2 years ago 10
Wow! Great! I think you are really good. Congratulations!
SGB5 2 years ago
Great sound.
snowdog2104 3 years ago
You are amazing and not to mention adorable :D
I love the Steve Miller Band
peaceloverocknroll69 3 years ago
love this song
tkelly1740 3 years ago
Nossa! Excelente, este garoto sabe interpretar a mélodia com muito charme e sensualidade, gostei muito. Assisto todos os dias esse clipe.
Parabéns!
casiatom 3 years ago
Dewd! Awesome!!
-marqueA2
marqueA2 3 years ago
Excellent!! LOLLL Love this song!! You really play guitar excellently!! LOLLL
sherrilynn115oo 3 years ago
Excellent! Great job on the singing,and playing!!
SSKID65 3 years ago
I'm going to have this one in my head all day. haha. Excellent stuff.
Yavcon 3 years ago
love this song...great stuff.
boogieman079 3 years ago
Hey, I am a new subscriber to your channel. Your guitar playing instantly caught my attention. You are a great guitarist and I enjoy your music. I have watched several of your videos now and like your different camera angles. It's fun. Keep up the good work!
chk1chk2 3 years ago 3
oh yeah! really nice voice dude! i'd give u 10000 stars if there were so xD but there's a 5! =D
Lovd it!
CrissAhyde 3 years ago
Dude--I love this song and you totally did it justice. Rock on!
Dicedrum 3 years ago
awesome!!! I love it!!!
(thanks jugnutgut for the share)
cityofsun88 3 years ago
wow that was great 10*** xoxox
BecciBarham1993 3 years ago
Excellent! Your rendition was great, I enjoyed it very much... FrAnK (5*****)
(thanks jugnutgut for the share)
allshookup77 3 years ago
You have a nice voice and your guitar playing is also good 5*****.......Colin.
OldTimeVoice 3 years ago
Great playin' dude. 5*****
fredthejunkman 3 years ago
Great job! Love your version of this great song!
5*
Thanks for sharing jugnutgut - brill Top Ten choice :)
jessedora 3 years ago
Brilliant! Great Cover. 5 Stars!
deanb92 3 years ago
Great guitar work and strong vocals. I love how clear your recording is as well. Wow!
baldyholly79 3 years ago
Definetely enjoyed your approach. 5***** Great work!
rlisias 3 years ago
Good job! I do love this song:)
viperaproductions 3 years ago
very nice job! love this song!
SinsNotTragedies95 3 years ago
Very nice. Enjoyed my listen! :)
skitzofrenik3 3 years ago
cool ::::::=]
rauggo 3 years ago
nice =) ^^
dreamtorock 3 years ago
ah beautiful once again.. always so refreshing.. had kinda forgotten how much i like this song.. and i just love the way you make all you do have just that extra special unique way you have about your songs!
marcie99 3 years ago
i dont know his name either, but i do know he is a very good guitar player.
jello75146 3 years ago
Mighty fine playing and singing there:) Enjoyed this very much!! Thank you Larry for sharing:) jackie
karaokewoman4life 3 years ago
notice what 3 people commented in a row here.. LOL.. dont cha just love this guy!! ok i dont know his name or forgot it, but i have been listening.... sorrrrrrrrrry!
marcie99 3 years ago
HAHA... I don't know his name either.. but he's really good!!! I subbed him I think... hm... Larry shared with me:) jackie
karaokewoman4life 3 years ago
You are great young man. I have never heard an acoustic version of this before, and you did an awesome job on it!
*****
-Larry
BorgKaraoke 3 years ago
i see once again us three really do have the same taste!!LOL
marcie99 3 years ago