One thing I noticed is that your strumming is a bit too powerful. Back of a little (especially for the first part you can come in strong later but be gentle in the beginning).
that is a good cover im trying to learn this song. im having trouble with the B minor tho =/ but i keep refering to this video for help on rythm and such
Oooh, well Red Right Ankle would be nice :). Or On the Bus Mall (although there's a heck of a lot of strumming involved in that one, it might wear your plectrum away, lol)
I usually use Elixirs, but I have a set of D'Addarios in case of an emergency. I can't tell you what gauge, though; I've never given much attention to that.
try drs man. everyone seems to use d'addarios or elixirs nowadays. drs are a bit harder to find but...they're a bit "heavier" in terms of each string. it definitely lasts longer than all my other strings.
beautiful cover. I just tabbed it out so I can learn how to play it heh. It's a hard song to sing.
twitchiemouse 1 year ago
spot onnnn
almost as good as the orginal
conversechick14 2 years ago
Sounds fantastic.
marioman60 2 years ago
Omg! you have a REALLY good voice!!
13bluapples 2 years ago
guitar sounds effin fantastic =]
ioncewasren 2 years ago
dude your guitar sounds sick!! seriously sounds clean...
vocals are good...love the original but you mix it up well!
jovenmedia 2 years ago
Wow. I think this is the best Engine Driver cover I've seen yet. Good job.
epiphanygun 2 years ago
you are a music lover I can tell. with great taste as well. great job :]
kashmirage 2 years ago
wow..absoultly nailed it 100% super awesome job man
hurleysurfer1876 2 years ago
one of my favorite songs ever!!
bmq1286 2 years ago
loved it:D
kadencee 3 years ago
One thing I noticed is that your strumming is a bit too powerful. Back of a little (especially for the first part you can come in strong later but be gentle in the beginning).
Other than that it was fantastic.
InTheHaunted 3 years ago
Not bad. Anybody who listens to The Decemberists is awesome, so.
xDeathshardx 3 years ago
Awesome job! I am very impressed. =) This is my favorite Decemberists song.
dmarie2006 3 years ago
nice job!
JoewithouttheE 3 years ago
yeah.....
dracolinch 3 years ago
yeah.......
dracolinch 3 years ago
Hmm, I'm liking the cover actually.
One thing I noticed, dunno if its the video, but your strumming seems a little jerky and stiff. Try and loosen up a little it.
chrisgregory005 3 years ago
pretty good, but lift ur voice instead of pushing so much but it was rly good!
anhowert 3 years ago
I agree with the others, you did fantastic and are very cute :P
zenthia 3 years ago
:-D great
whiteroses80 3 years ago
Yeah B minor kicks my ass too.
boller57 3 years ago
that is a good cover im trying to learn this song. im having trouble with the B minor tho =/ but i keep refering to this video for help on rythm and such
codyt11183 3 years ago
5 stars brother! Excellent!
caleet 3 years ago
wow you play so good!
you're cute =]
Felicitas1990 3 years ago
This is really good well done
returnofthehedgehog 3 years ago
Nice job
nice guitar too, Alvarez yes?
i got two of em myself
feel free to check out some of my videos, mostly covers
BenNewt 4 years ago
this is beautiful. i love the decemberists
very well done.
andrealovesyouuu 4 years ago
This is great work man. I would love to see an "On the Bus Mall" 'sequel', if you will. ;) Keep it up.
AegisXLII 4 years ago
love your cover, man. i learnt to play the song watching your video.
juanalvaro 4 years ago
thanks and kudos!!
argylesockx 4 years ago
i love the guitar! :)
rawritsnicolee 4 years ago
This was an awesome cover man! Think im gonna learn this one myself now. GREAT playing and singing!
thenoobpwner 4 years ago
I adore this song and you did it well. Very excellent rendition. <3
BorrowedHeart 4 years ago
Cool, exactly what i wanted! I'll learn this pretty soon...hopefully!
CentralValley 4 years ago
there is no strength in your voice, it sounds soft and flat
lostdick 4 years ago
Why, thank you!
andrewUNC 4 years ago
This is a great way for a novice guitar player like myself to learn new songs. Thanks for the upload and keep them coming!
elruso87 4 years ago
pretty good for using a 6-string instead of a 12-string..
idlekind 5 years ago
That was great! Any chance of some more Decemberists covers?
onloop 5 years ago
Absolutely. Any specific requests?
andrewUNC 5 years ago
Oooh, well Red Right Ankle would be nice :). Or On the Bus Mall (although there's a heck of a lot of strumming involved in that one, it might wear your plectrum away, lol)
onloop 5 years ago
Check out my cover of "On the Bus Mall." :)
baraka1408 4 years ago
awesome.. thx man
TonyC911 5 years ago
I think the Decemberists would be very proud. Nice job!
gucciman1 5 years ago
another really good one.. you have great taste in music :D you've covered, like.. all my favorite bands :P
chrissymariexx 5 years ago
Haha, awesome! Got any requests? Maybe I can learn another of your favorites...
andrewUNC 5 years ago
That was good.
What kind of strings do you use?
fallingout 5 years ago
I usually use Elixirs, but I have a set of D'Addarios in case of an emergency. I can't tell you what gauge, though; I've never given much attention to that.
andrewUNC 5 years ago
try drs man. everyone seems to use d'addarios or elixirs nowadays. drs are a bit harder to find but...they're a bit "heavier" in terms of each string. it definitely lasts longer than all my other strings.
jerkface114 4 years ago
you're fantastic!
picksnriffs 5 years ago