Your so right. the original has no equal. But this is one of the better covers. Keep working on it. Your timing is good but it sounds a bit forced. Try to relax a bit and feel the music. You will know it when you get it because it will just feel fluid. If you know what i mean'
good, You should try using your hand all the way through, and using your hammer ons/offs a bit more will help, the whole thing sounds a bit strained without em...but other then that REALLY Good.
Hey dude i remebr watching this when it was first posted was wondering how good the ibanez 12 string is??? Im looking to get a good 12 string with a cutaway how would you rate this??
this is very, VERY good. I've listened to a lot of Ocean covers and this is definitely one of the best, both technically and musically.
question:
in the beginning, e.g., you tap the notes (i.e., without picking). I tried this myself but the notes are not loud enough to hear when I tap. what should be done to tap loudly? or is there some amp setting you're using?
One of the best copy attempts I've heard so far, despite the fact that the sound quality is poor on the more intensive parts of the song. As you wrote in your description, it's very difficult to get it as good as the original and there are still details in your version that could be better, however it's still a damn nice attempt!
That was just beautiful, bro! But the reflection of the sunlight is a little stressful! Keep on rocking, dude. And please don't forget to do FATA with "Cherry Kiss".
Can you please send me the tabs for this wonderful masterpiece! I'm really impressed by your version, thought it never going to get close to what JTB creates, it was excellent! Goodjob
nice job. see if you can keep your foottapping throughout most the song, and also i'd slow down just a smidget on the "fast part" and also that sequence where all strings are open exept 2nd and 3rd, and you fret 7&9, 5&7, 4&5, 2&4. just my opinion, hey but really nice job. one question. was this song worth buying a 12 string? i'm thinking of doing the same.
thx :D there are many ways to play this song and I know it's not perfect but I played this way cause it suited me.
and yes, I only bought the 12 stringed because of this song and there's no comparison of playing it with a 12stringed. definetely worth every penny. ofcourse I will have use of it when I play other songs too :D
WOAH. You got some skills, man! I have so much respect for you even /attempting/ this rendition. But to create something that stands up on its own as a great performance...
Outstanding buddy
been trying to learn this for ages great example of an acoustic masterpiece
lewyscotland 5 months ago
Your so right. the original has no equal. But this is one of the better covers. Keep working on it. Your timing is good but it sounds a bit forced. Try to relax a bit and feel the music. You will know it when you get it because it will just feel fluid. If you know what i mean'
cskiathitis 9 months ago
...Oh my God.
Nas939 1 year ago
Holy shit, that was awesome
starbelleh 1 year ago
wat was your budget for you guitar cause u should of got a lager chassied one but who gives the songed amazing anyway
Joelathotmaildotcom 1 year ago
really good work...5/5
plz check my version
hanibbal665 2 years ago
Seriously dude that was pretty awsome!!
ShaolinBlackDragon 2 years ago
nailed it man. This is a good cover. I tried an instrumental, but you know...
just keep playing.
elamo10 2 years ago
Very good job! I wish your microphone could pick up the low end more, as it sounded quite tinny. Other than that I think this was pretty kickass.
mechanicalmanb 2 years ago
good, You should try using your hand all the way through, and using your hammer ons/offs a bit more will help, the whole thing sounds a bit strained without em...but other then that REALLY Good.
VivaLaMusic93 2 years ago
so good.
crewcabanger45 3 years ago
Du råkar inte ha spelat den här låten på Gripenskolan på en skolavslutning för några år sedan? :O Tycker jag känner igen dig från andra videos :P
Ishiwatari 3 years ago
Haha, japp det har jag. :D Kul att du minns!
nogoodnameleftforme 3 years ago
damn that was too awesome =)
i'm learning at the moment =P
i hope my fingers will hold up =P
markpcronin 3 years ago
Complete respect dude
Very talented
Keep up the good work!
Amazing song
zacothewacko 3 years ago
Hey dude i remebr watching this when it was first posted was wondering how good the ibanez 12 string is??? Im looking to get a good 12 string with a cutaway how would you rate this??
Thanks
Scott
neilss1 3 years ago
magnifique <3
RomeoHilton 3 years ago
Dude, Ive watched and loved all of your protest covers, and then I saw you posted this and I shat bricks. New respect to you, sir. Id be your BFFL.
dcutt3 3 years ago
really nice cover dude.. keep em coming!!
was looking at that guitar too after an incident that left the neck on my ibanez talman broken, might invest in one
mutelullaby 3 years ago
what model is that guitar?
insainrocker207 3 years ago
Markus, have your learn guitar by yourself ??
RomeoHilton 3 years ago
whre are your own pieces?
jacomosfree 3 years ago
thanks. 11years and counting. It's a standard capo put at fourth fret with open C tuning.
nogoodnameleftforme 3 years ago
screw this guy in the ass, its better than he will ever sound.
tubesystring44 3 years ago
Agreed, have you seen JB's nails on his strumming hand? They are picks!
LoganWolfMusic 3 years ago
No they aren't. I think he has fake ones. The kind you get at those shops I mean.
And yes, I am aware that this post is 8 months old.
anon540 3 years ago
dude you are amazing, really good sounding guitar too
jacobcs 4 years ago
that's awesome... well done.
ebz92 4 years ago
THE BEST
Jericho179 4 years ago
I need to try this tuning..
Osmun79 4 years ago
this is very, VERY good. I've listened to a lot of Ocean covers and this is definitely one of the best, both technically and musically.
question:
in the beginning, e.g., you tap the notes (i.e., without picking). I tried this myself but the notes are not loud enough to hear when I tap. what should be done to tap loudly? or is there some amp setting you're using?
sidpupwo 4 years ago
One of the best copy attempts I've heard so far, despite the fact that the sound quality is poor on the more intensive parts of the song. As you wrote in your description, it's very difficult to get it as good as the original and there are still details in your version that could be better, however it's still a damn nice attempt!
Jawern 4 years ago
lol this is it dude.
relicbane 4 years ago
Great job dude!
DarkShadowAy 4 years ago
Dude this is well good ill have to film one with a 12 string coz it sounds so much bettr than my 6 string
neilss1 4 years ago
Dude... I'm so glad I checked this out. If you recall I've been following your Protest covers for quite some time...
Amazing cover of what I've just discovered to be an amazing artist... Thanks so much for bringing this guy to my attention!
devilmonkey471 4 years ago
you're welcome. He's really amazing! :D keep on subscribing ;)
nogoodnameleftforme 4 years ago
omg i dont know the song, but it sounds awesome, your blindfolded blindfolds aside is really awesome aswell
CaptainFish123 4 years ago
this is great almost like the actual song :)...i subscribed!
plucknslap 4 years ago
Definitley one of the better covers on youtube, but not nearly spot on. Props for playing it well on a 12 string, though.
frogshawk 4 years ago
nice flatpicking!
dav3203 4 years ago
That was just beautiful, bro! But the reflection of the sunlight is a little stressful! Keep on rocking, dude. And please don't forget to do FATA with "Cherry Kiss".
Greets
enemy10585 4 years ago
You're picking way too much on the fast part.
It's mostly hammer on and pull offs
Good job though :D
miggy01 4 years ago
Dude thats awesome!fucking insane!
you have to listen to Andy McKee. Probably youve already heard him, if now search for him and the song Rylynn
frankaof 4 years ago
Can you please send me the tabs for this wonderful masterpiece! I'm really impressed by your version, thought it never going to get close to what JTB creates, it was excellent! Goodjob
EricLager 4 years ago
read the disclaimer
nogoodnameleftforme 4 years ago
sweet man, btw im ordering my guitar sunday!! wohhooo
eduskator 4 years ago
thx. nice :D
nogoodnameleftforme 4 years ago
fabolous mate, keep it up :)
Howard2k3k 4 years ago
wow
you have made me believe in good acoustic again =]
BENMATPARK 4 years ago
:D this song is as good as acoustic music gets I tell you. John Butler is the man
nogoodnameleftforme 4 years ago
nice job. see if you can keep your foottapping throughout most the song, and also i'd slow down just a smidget on the "fast part" and also that sequence where all strings are open exept 2nd and 3rd, and you fret 7&9, 5&7, 4&5, 2&4. just my opinion, hey but really nice job. one question. was this song worth buying a 12 string? i'm thinking of doing the same.
corbin720 4 years ago
thx :D there are many ways to play this song and I know it's not perfect but I played this way cause it suited me.
and yes, I only bought the 12 stringed because of this song and there's no comparison of playing it with a 12stringed. definetely worth every penny. ofcourse I will have use of it when I play other songs too :D
nogoodnameleftforme 4 years ago
WOAH. You got some skills, man! I have so much respect for you even /attempting/ this rendition. But to create something that stands up on its own as a great performance...
Very impressive.
etherealrhythm 4 years ago