Derek Story - Beyond Reach - Acoustic Guitar

[GuitarManEsus7]

Awesome tune... I've been trying percussion lately but I can't get the fluidity that you do when combining it with playing. I really like the "snare" sound you get out of the graphite body too. I noticed a little bit of Andy McKee there. Well done!

[housie23]

I love Erik Mongrain, but I reckon this would come close in style to topping it. Nice work man!!!

P.S I have the exact same guitar being delivered to me next week! So excited!!!

[ChrisBrandsborg]

reminds me of Eric Mongrain's songs Muse, Equilibrium, and a little bit Pandora's box! You're awesome man!

[darkinmysilence]

fucking nice.

[jiMinizer49ers]

now this percussion kicks my ass! faved...

[TableEnMousse]

You should contact candyrat records. You match the kind of music they post

[housie23]

@TableEnMousse in re: to your candyrat records comment, I would have to second it! :)

[StefanosKoutelis]

awesome groove!!

Your rainsong sounds fatter than others I've heard. Could you please explain your signal chain?

[derekstorymusic]

@StefanosKoutelis Thanks! As far as this video goes, not much of a chain. Stereo pair of cheap MXL mics -> omega pro pre-amp -> cubase5 -> cubase eq/reverb/compressor.

If you are referring to newer videos, the setup is quite a bit more comprehensive. Let me know if you are interested in that setup.

[StefanosKoutelis]

@derekstorymusic

Thanks for the reply. I was talking about this video. I was thinking of purchasing the OM-1000 but judging from videos, rainsongs lack low end and depth.Yours sound much better. At the end I may settle for the stonebridge 23 CR

[MrBorcanel]

u are great man i like your vids `cause u are a show man

[nevtelenhollo]

your*

[nevtelenhollo]

hi! I think U can play very well but u have to find our style.... this is Erik Mongrain yet.... but very nice, really :)

[MrFaulconbridge]

You are AMAZING and inspired me to write my own music.

[ThommyTiernan]

Your sound is BEYOND awesome ;)

[MaGmaRinE]

really nice and soothing nice playing =D

[sk8erboi1298]

Awesome!! That is some of the most unique guitar playing ive ever seen!!!

[BrighamHB]

Incredible! Beautiful composition and amazing playing. I'm probably not the first to say this, but you need to contact CandyRat records and get them to sign you!

[guitarrx3girl]

wow Derek... really trying to put my finger on the differences I hear in your technique with others that I have listened to... I'm thinking that it is the intricacies of not only your percussion technique but the creativity of your playing as well... Your tapping really has a very fluid feel to ... so smooth almost instrument created... IF that makes any sense.... wow... fantastic again Derek ♥ Emily

[mizzlozrocks]

i really like this <3 x yur very talented and unique .. keep going with this <3 x x x love iit !!!! X x

[mizzlozrocks]

i like this very much <3 x very unique love iit !!! x x

[ThePope234]

I am speechless, The way you play just inspires me. Very Original and Very Colorful. Keep it up man.

[christopherslaughlin]

Dude, your playing is absolutely awesome. We really, really need a CD from you.

[phillyfan1214]

You're Style is Very Unique and The Guitar Sounds Great....God Bless ya Brother

[hayesch1]

Great style and approach....very unique and cool!

[Boutdonow14]

Nice work man!!! How do you get that varied percussive sound on your guitar? Are there special electronics installed in the guitar? Thanks.

[trevoer333]

1 hater

[GuyFDuff]

The precussive work is better than ever on this song. I love the sound of your guitar and I love that you are keeping it simple. I'd like to lay a lead track down over this Derek. Anyway, thanks for putting this kind of great music up. Are you on reverbnation yet? Wishing you all the Best Derek. - Guy

[chevy2169]

You've opened my eyes to new things on the guitar Derek.

[wes1eyscott]

Dude this song is awesome i love just getting on here and listening to it. I wish i could play like this. Its so awesome and its a very unique style, keep up the good work.

[Deusexmachinamusic]

Love it man, very equilibrium style percussion. What electronics have you got in the rainsong? just custom or have you added a mic?

[derekstorymusic]

@Deusexmachinamusic Thanks! It's just the stock Fishman electronics (mono).  Hoping to get a stereo set up put in one of these days...

[toddallenhooper]

That's really nice man, you've got some skills for sure!

[YouOriginal]

Hey mate did you get my message!

[damondrydes]

good playing, real cool

[Sugarfish225]

Love it, Very nice. I shared with all my FB friends.

[cableaddict]

Nice!

This reminds me of Michael Hedges. (that's a supreme compliment)

Derek, If you don't mind my asking, which model Rainsong is that & what strings were you using? The sound is exceptional.

[cableaddict]

Duh, I see now it's a JM1000. I'm surprised it's so balanced, being a jumbo.

I'd still love to know what strings you used. (gauge & alloy type)

-thanks.

[derekstorymusic]

@cableaddict Thanks for the great comment! The strings are Elixer Phosphor Bronze Nanowebs -- custom lights (.11- .52)

[KingOfTrousers]

Incredible, man. I honestly just made a YouTube account so that I can tell you how rockin' this is. Keep it up!

[KingOfTrousers]

Incredible, man. I honestly just made a YouTube account so that I can tell you how rockin' this is. Keep it up!

[beedeetripo]

Nice guitar, nice percussion-style, excellent playing!! thumbs up from Holland, greetings Bram

[heidijherr]

Amazing talent, Mr. Story!

[solanaceous08]

Nice tune, wonderful playing :-). Keep it up !

[RANK0SA0T0ME]

You could perform the song miyavi selfish love? Try it .. please if you do let me know. my English is not good

[Defis]

yeah boyyy I likkeee!!!! (= 5*

[CarlstonRagga]

mad dogg!

some real talent bro, you should definitely put up some tabs for this peice of beauty

[Silversmurf808]

...I like how you worked this one out. Keeping it simple is not always easy.

Good work. keep it up man.

I see you have the carbon fibre number there, nice sound on the percussive parts. Nice feel too...good stuff!

thanks for sharing this one..

[mandoswinger]

NICE!!!!

[MusicMonsterW]

Awesome work!

[francoprs]

Fantastic!

[jstuka1234]

ver nice!*****

[guylline]

Well you're an artist friend !!! 10* SUPER !

René

[irishmark2010]

nice stuff!!!!!!!!! great vid....

[johnnybass33]

Man that's really good!

[haykym]

You are a pleasure to listen to.. Fantastic music!

[grantsrodeoopry]

Wow ! That carbon fiber guitar has an amazing sound

[minxafied]

amazing. after that speechless. :)

[121jigawatts]

emmm...candyrat should give you a call.

Seriously, that was killer. Thx for the friend invite too. I'm also an aspiring player, not quite as good as yourself :P

[4jth4]

Thanx. Relaxed laid back style material for background film music perhaps. Nice

[Mefatafam]

Amazing! : )

[Rutle]

Great playing I like your style, thanks for the friend invite too.

[MikeBurtMusic]

amazing stuff man! this style is all your own, so creative!

excellent rhythm, very entertaining 5/5

[matthewjameshardin]

Incredible! I've tried doing a percussive stye guitar playing. I don't see how you do it. It is beyond me!

[Themusicandguitar1]

awesome dude!!

[davewisay]

great, passing it on via facebook

[millennium1578]

Nice man...you've got IT! I Especially like the nail percussion...and the rest too! What kind of guitar is that..is it graphite?

Anyways, I'm digging ur vibe big time. I'm gonna start posting my originals soon as well. I'm impressed, keep posting! Keep in touch and thanx for ur sub on my channel bro.

Howie

[ramosolari]

hi,i like your music,

would love to know what you thought of my songs?

MrDelio

[MrRastaSage]

your percussion sounds awesome bro. that finger roll things sounds sweet, not to mention the stellar playing. This is some really cool stuff.

reminded me of Trace Bundy

[ThylianChan]

kool skills kool style! keep it up! =D

[TheCloudIX]

this is so good! it has a really unique sound to it :)

[TheGeorgeJunior]

Keep up the great work :)

[lovemonger1]

REALnice, indeed, and a unique style. Am Hearing the Hedges & Alex DeGrassi influences, but loving how you have taken all that and turned it into something completely your own. The percussion adds so much depth & color. Beautiful. Thanks for introducing me to you -- will pass along the link.

[jhempel24]

That's damn incredible!!!!

[tarkineWild]

Great technique and the added percussive effects enhance the composition very nicely with great flow and energy... 5 stars

[devrocks80]

I LOVE THIS!!! I HEARD YOU FIRST VIDEO, THE ACOUSTIC GUITAR AUDITION. what tuning are you using? thanks for sharing this with us :D

[derekstorymusic]

Thanks! This song is in DADGAE.....the clips in the audition are 3 other alternates. I can't remember off the top of my head....

[devrocks80]

wow thanks soo much :D can i buy your music somewhere? i wanna hear all the songs you have in your acoustic guitar audition. im hungry for more

[Optichero]

this is really nice... !!! 5* and subscrubed...

[malfarius]

very very clear and fantastic sound.

the "box-sound" is one "delicatessen"

[war40kdude]

wow thats fucking excellent! well done!

[ppeldeloscuentos]

Amazing!!! Simply amazing!

[GuyFDuff]

really nice. Felt like I was traveling to someplace beautiful. "Beyond reach?" perhaps. Thanks.

[raesterling]

Fantastic!  Thanks for the sub.

[iryourdj]

very nice...

(come check out my videos and be sure to sub)

[rvraven22]

amazing man...you're a true guitar hero! I subbed you...

[AthenaJarman]

your bloody amazing :|

[Oswlek]

Nice.

[jbutch2112]

Very nice.  Smooth and flowing but complex and stylish. I like it alot!

[ObserveSolace]

wow, not many people can do that, that's great.

[laganas2008]

Really gud mate, cheers for the subsciption, I subscribed u back too.

John,

[Jannen100]

Great composition. Beautifully played.

[MaXl0vE]

Love your song, it brings over the feeeling very well. I can see in your favorites where you got your inspiration from;)

[navim49]

Derek you're the business. Guitar virtuoso doesn't go far enough. Great playing. A superbly crafted song played by an awesome talent. Pure class.

[Snougdoug]

Awesome, a very beautiful composition, Bravo.

[kolton777]

good stuff!

[FromTheAshes7]

Dude, woah, you're amazing! You're way way way better than I am at guitar. Granted, you've probably been playing for years.

And thanks for subscribing, btw. Love the song.

[Power2theFlyingV]

Favorited! This is pretty badass even for me lol jk.

[dianjiEc]

hey realy great tune! 5*

keep it up

dianjiEc

[Shelbones01]

damn dude i love that guitar...... and your chops man are just unfair to everyone else hahah

[EmbracingSoul]

Wow dude amazing and beautiful. Do you listen to Andy McKee by any chance? He has similar style :)

[derekstorymusic]

Thanks! Yep, Andy and Erik Mongrain are my 2 favs...

[jreichbart]

Very nice, glad you uploaded! I wish I had any kind of understanding/approach to slapping the guitar in my own playing... It sure sounds nice when you do it though!

[eleena111]

omg this is awesome! seriously! I'm just gonna fav it right now :)

5* no doubt

[SirLanceMan]

this is super badass well done

[oopspaw]

wow derek, this is really beautiful! i just love it! you are very talented and very creative. wonderful job!! ~ hugs, katie