Nick Drake Place to Be

[Amishitman]

wow brilliant top iob

[SonicOrbStudios]

Awesome cover. Have the tabs for this with tuning?

[ArteInTheAir]

i like it !!



[ergoguitar]

Yeah, I wish I knew what it would take to get this man to play in public. Maybe he does...but I don't know think so. Maybe he's just smart and knows that entering the business would mean giving a part of his being he doesn't want given away. In any case, I am grateful to have his music, here.

[ryan9600]

Good

[bonntv]

Extra ♥●•٠·˙♥●•٠♥●•٠·˙·

[kahorinan]

Your voice makes me shiver.. that's a good sign..! You got a great voice, love it!

[Ritsel12727]

2 people are jaelous on how much talent you got

[Poterock]

All your Nick Drake covers are brilliant! This song especially, moves me deeply. Just uploaded a cover of it myself if you're interested in watching. Thanks again for your talent and great covers!

[oyvay3000]

Thanks for introducing me to my new favorite Nick Drake song!

Really love your stuff!

[TubaGirl01]

I really hope you do concerts or you work in the music industry of some form. Talent like yours shouldn't be wasted.

[MagicalSunrise1984]

wow you are excellent

simple and natural - it sounds GOOD

really enjoyed this one

[Gilbertoyaya]

Fairplay to you.

[imnotliving]

your amazing. thanks.

[deborahkauffman09]

thought I didn't want to hear covers of Nick Drake, but you really are good

[greeneyedfirefly]

you did him justice, my friend. i love your videos.

[MiTunesChannel]

Good work, I would have liked to heard a little variation in dynamics between vocal/instrumental parts.

Thanks for sharing Nick's music xx

[laptoplarryspc]

I hope Nicks family are watching

[laptoplarryspc]

The best covers by far I hope Nicks family are watching you. Beaufiful note perfect .

[MsBlueMare]

Wow, you've captured the passion, beautiful just beautiful!

[resh017]

I am a huge fan of Nick Drake .. too bad he died young .. but thank god u are almost his reincarnation .. wish i could learn to play his songs from u .. i salute you

[Eniii89]

it's a perfect cover!!!

[mxpmw]

Fantastic, great job, very professional sounding.

[tremoloheart]

What is that guitar and what gives it that deep rich sound? Is it rosewood back and sides? And what is the top wood? It sounds wonderful. Isn't it sad that there are no videos of Nick Drake performing? You seem to replicate him best. Thanks

[MrSam123ni]

@tremoloheart I believe that's a Guild GAD M20 or something along those lines. All mahogany construction.

[Bikiboop]

head and heart.... a master, a poet

[dominicsedghi]

Good work sir

[ayaanhafiz]

what guitar is that? i really like the sound. and good job, you're the closest i've heard to nick drake. and that's saying something.

[fishfullness]

Your videos inspire me :) For someone with far less skill on the Acoustic what would you suggest is a good Nick Drake cover to start tackling ? I'm used to playing with a pick but am learning fingers but that's obviously a bit more patting your head and rubbing your stomach at the same time if you know what I mean ;)

[walkman123456789]

Well done dude. I love that little solo like halfway into the song, i cant seem to get it down. This is real cd quality man keep it up

[darthdiman]

Your talent is godlike man, keep on!

[suicidalquiff]

Are yew a reincarnation of Nick? or is it just me?

[blakemainor]

freaking pro! beautiful sounging guitar too

[Jakuta11]

I don't usually comment on covers but this is Spot On sir!!!

[enricoamicolo]

Excellent Performance! very very good!

One question: What guitar do you use?

[jonbeatlesfan]

That sounds exactly like Nick Drake's guitar. Is it, and if so, what make is it?

[AirHendrix91]

Nick Drake definitely is one of my heroes. I really respect your cover, man. This is so inspiring!

[seraphimrj]

how did you get that guitar to sound so damn good? That album brings me back to my childhood and you've done it justice with that cover. Good job man.

[stevenwhaley327]

excellent cover. you really understand and play with a great attention to detail. thanks for sharing! :)

[snapfla]

Wow, excellent cover! Your voice fits perfectly.

[tubematth]

Have you tried this version?

youtube /watch?v=9SxPdPWvPCs

i'd really like to see you playing it!

[am1shvom1t]

well done, i'm trying to learn this one and it's been rough going. looks like you've got the Guild M20 also.. Nick's guitar! NICE

[ArmchairOccultist]

Superb!

[tremoloheart]

I've only just discovered Nick Drake and you cover him better than anybody. I've watched most of your Nick Drake covers and they're all wonderful. What kind of guitar are you playing. It's little, but it has mighty sound. I went to the Nick Drake site to get the tunings and I've learned this song by watching you. Thanks for posting.

[McNerget]

You could make a living as a one man Nick Drake cover band. Seriously, consider that. I would pay to see these songs performed this well live.

[LaviniaVeiled]

One of the very best covers of this song or any Nick I have EVER HEARD!!! WELL DONE!!!

[Ngerty1]

What year is that guitar? And more importantly, do you put any effects on the guitar, or are all your recordings JUST the natural the sound of the guitar?

[friggyFilms]

great cover, man. What guitar is that?

[tortellirob]

Uncanny!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[riverface123]

This is excellent mate>>>*****

[coffeescup]

I love your version too.  I don't know how you were able to replicate every little nuance both vocally and w/ the guitar. Your fx even sound similar. I can tell you love the song, and that is the most important, I think..

[heartsburstintofire5]

This is awsome man:)

I was wondering,are you using the same model of guitar that nick used?

[13697774]

great!

[magocacana]

excellent mate!!!

really excellent!!!!

well done!!!

[giandonator]

you make my cry man...

[minifox13]

what kind of mic if you dont mind me askin'?

[skorpen2]

perfect!

[beardyman9]

Nice one mate! Lovely song, well sung.

[yousaiditzero]

keep in mind folks, he's listening to the original as he's playing it, which helps alot with the timing, though he is gifted nonetheless...........

[iamlameduck]

What do you mean? This song is as easy as it gets, timing-wise.

[choferdedios]

OOOOoooh Yeeaahh!!

[mocosomorrison87]

My name is Fernando. I´from Argentina.

This is something great men!! Congratulations!!

I´m also play the guitar and I would like to have the tabs of nick drake´s songs.

You have to come to Argentina to make a Nick Drake Tribute!!

[bristolblueglasssw]

you play this song so well. So very authentic

[bluelicious1]

holy shit dude! nick drake reincarnated! awesome!

[NickDrake101]

They played PTB on episode two of "Flash Forward"...might hold a major clue to the series!

[cspj12]

why are some people blessed with voices like this its not fair

[lifesblood666]

This is my favorite Nick Drake song, one of my all-around favorite songs, and you've covered it so extremely well that I'm almost speechless.

Incredible job, dude! Keep up the good work!

[saturdayson]

so when are you coming to Tanworth in Arden for the gathering you do really brill covers the best i believe

[docnozzle]

Just stumbled across this whist idly browsing - stunning.

I can see the capo in front of the third fret but what is the tuning?

[edumota]

fourth fret, no?

[docnozzle]

In front of the third, behind the fourth (so bass E becomes G sharp)?? I can see from other posts you use non=standard tunings so wondered if for this song you not only had the capo but also had a different tuning.

[edumota]

yes, the TUNING here is : D A D G A F#

[blackpepperhoney]

Really enjoyed your playing. Thank you. :)

[lakeplacidresident]

This is such a great cover.

Excellently done.

[ibexr88]

Going through a big Nick Drake phase right now.. this is so great!

[blairh1966]

Excellent!

[sibbzdj]

aww man, this is good

[Lizzzard385]

did nick ever play a martin??

[amandawyman]

Beautiful beautiful beautiful. You sound so much like Nick Drake, and such talented guitar playing!

[plectrum34]

Thanks!

[jream1000]

@plectrum34 Amazing man! You are so intense .... a good trait to have when developing talents. All of your Nick Drake posts are right on, but no one can see into your soul ... it's like we're looking into a robot. Let your face and body reflect WHY you took the time to master this artist ... as you evidently have! I would love to hear form you in the future!

[Ghiberti7]

@amandawyman  nick drake is an other world. you can't compare this guy (that is very good) to nick drake

[ruphia]

Heh, your singing is actually smoother than Nick Drake's own was on the album, to me.

It adds and takes away at the same time. This is truly an excellent take of this song, though. I'm astonished. Fantastic work. We should all strive to play and sing so well.

[kah6851]

makes me cry. :( another beautiful rendition. note perfect once again.. singing is lovely too. if you don't mind, can you tell me what reverb your using on the vox/guitar?

[plectrum34]

Just noticed this question now...it's Space Designer,which is the convolution reverb plugin in Logic,I used it on all the songs...thanks again for your positive comments.

[TomRAFC]

i have seen keith james doing his ND tour and think what i've seen of plectrum is far superior, WE WANT A TOUR!

[russelsheartinacage]

is this CGCFCE?

[plectrum34]

it's CGCFGE.

[pinkmoon1961]

I feel it takes an incredible and BRAVE talent to even attempt to cover any of Nick Drakes music. You've done a brilliant job. You're so right on it's almost spooky! AND a Guild M20 to boot. Wow....Incredible!

[anybigidea]

i agree, definitely the best cover i've ever listened to.. great! ciao :)

[paintingtasters]

Jeez.. you are good at this..

It's like.. there's a feeling that the original recordings evoke and you've somehow managed to copy that. I'm not even saying if that's a good or bad thing --- it just is.

[Rennfahrer555]

where does one find a gibson like that?

[plectrum34]

It actually isn't a Gibson,it's a Guild M20...it's a vintage instrument so you'd have to look in stores that carry vintage guitars,in my case I found this one on ebay...Martin actually makes new model all mahogany guitars that are similar to this one for under $1000

[cclarke1804]

Wow, obviously a hardcore Nick Drake fan - you've even got his guitar!

Best cover out there dude.

[TomRAFC]

the guild M-20 is still in production and doesn't sound bad new, sounds cracking in fact but it will need to be a vintage instrument for the years of tonal development

[jacomosfree]

hi funnyhaha, songblam's lines should be respected. I think that "plectrum" is doing such a great job on ND songs. still, the difference between the try to get the closest to ND's originals and to create an own song is a VERY crucial to my point of view. In fact it's still easier to copy than to create something out of your own mind. I still do believe that.

[funnyhaha2007]

Don't listen to "songblam" - he's just jealous because he can't play Nick's stuff as good as you can. (Hey "songblam" - what have you ever written? Worry more about yourself and stop criticizing others who don't deserve criticism).

Plectrum34, I think you are doing an AWESOME job of paying tribute to Nick and helping to unveil a bit of the mystery by showing us his elusive playing style. I LOVE that I can now see how it looks to play this accurately. Thank you!!!

[songblam]

I found myself able to listen to only a few seconds of your copies, though you've done a good job of it.

Try someday to be more who You are through music and not who Nick or anybody else is, then maybe your Own versions may come through. We already have Nick's versions...

[icoelmono]

hey man! i see you recorded my favorite song of his!! sweet!!

and i notice you recording yourself .. on cd is it?? how do i get one?

[d3vak]

(O_o)!!!

terrific!

[St0nedent1i1ty]

Beautiful.

[plectrum34]

Thanks for your positive comments...the tunings and tabs for this and most other ND songs can be found at nickdraketabs d o t com

[yeahnewyork]

this brought a tear to my eye.. do a cover gig in toronto! i'd love to see more nick drake covers out there

[plectrum34]

Thanks for your positive comments and for subscribing...I'd love to get up there at some point.

[spektix]

easily the closest to the original on youtube. good job friend.

[leval80]

That was great! Best part of my day. Thank you.

[plectrum34]

Thanks for your positive comments.

[benpradel]

You're incredible, thank you very much for this great moment !

[plectrum34]

Thanks,I appreciate your positive comments.

[sjeanmacleod]

I love that I discovered you tonight.

Just thinking about Nick's brilliant stay on this earth and the awesome melodies he shared with us all.

[plectrum34]

Thanks for all of your positive comments.

[nicocrunch]

just beautiful. :)

[plectrum34]

Thanks.

[Grantibean0]

Have u ever considered booking gigs or touring with your covers? they are top notch and far better than anything else i have seen, ive heard there is good money in cover bands and i know id come see you, you be sure to get top reviews

[plectrum34]

Thanks for your positive comments...I actually do cover gigs here in the NYC area although they mostly require I play more well known,crowd pleasing type songs...still,I try and slip in some of these when I can.

[paintingtasters]

I'll second that. There are few people capable of touring / performing as a Nick Drake cover band closely duplicating the sound of the original songs and recordings. But Plectrum34 could probably do it.

[coconutlove]

Very cool...I have a tech question here: is your M-20 coming through the vocal mic or is it separately mic'd? Sounds fantastic.....I just switched to Logic myself and could use some pointers!

[plectrum34]

Thanks for your positive comments...if you look closely you'll see that there's a mic for the guitar as well...if I record both vocal and guitar simultaneously I always use a mic for both...good luck working with Logic,think you'll enjoy it...

[evidences]

like others said, it really touched me as much as the original. its amazing!

[plectrum34]

Thanks,I appreciate your positive comments.

[eXiLe824]

Masterful. Try to smile or something at the end, though. That vacant frown just looks kinda of funny in my opinion.

[AndrewBoyle2]

Great interpretation-well done-enjoyed it all.

[glynddf]

this is just beautiful. I love the wistful, understated way you sing this - Nick Drake covers are nearly always oversung in my opinion - but you've really got it right. Thanks

[plectrum34]

Hey,thanks for your positiv comments and for subscribing.

[makkura42]

I'm so happy to have found this video. I'm a big fan of Drake's work, and so are you (obviously). I don't think I've ever heard such an impressive rendition of any of his stuff. I'm sure he'd be honored.

Favorited and 5'd.

[plectrum34]

Thanks so much for your positive comments.

[LiaTyson]

omg I have NEVER heard a cover sound sooo perfect, it touches my soul same as when I listen to Nick

[plectrum34]

Hey,thanks again for your positive comments.

[rrockey21]

Beautiful cover yet again.

I'd love to hear you do Free Ride.

[plectrum34]

Thanks again...Free Ride is a great one,I'll likely do it at some point.

[ger869]

Really good cover!

[Langkawi05]

p.s do you reckon you could tell me the tuning that you use? cheers.

[plectrum34]

Thanks for your positive comments.The tuning for this is,from low to high string,CGCFGE,capo 4th fret.

[Langkawi05]

Nice one that was awesome. especially the section that starts at about 1.36. good job

[amccann7]

sounds perfect!

[plectrum34]

Thanks again for your positive comments Amy.

[JoeChrisMorris]

Have you heard Nicks fingerpicked version?

[plectrum34]

Yes I have,a great version as well.

[MasterOfAPuppet89]

You should post up Three Hours, that would be awesome.

[jeanreno]

Absolutely amazing. Technically perfect and you have Drake's emotional core too. Wonderful

[plectrum34]

Thanks so much for your positive comments and for subscribing.

[lobato87]

best cover on the youtube; no question. 5 stars. (:

[plectrum34]

Thanks very much for your postive comments and for subscribing

[addyuk69]

I normally cringe when people attempt Nick's songs, but they never do them the justice that you do. Watching you bring these amazing songs to life is a treat. You must have a real passion for his music to dedicate yourself in the manner you have. Well done, you're a credit to Nick and his musical legacy.

[plectrum34]

Hey,thanks so much for your positive comments,I appreciate your feedback

[samtheband]

Again, Fantastic. You totally did these Drake songs justice.

[pos69sum]

and are the other 3 fingers of your hand just hanging there or are they touching the strings at all during the strumming?

[pos69sum]

I'm mainly an electric player, and I'm just getting the hang of playing fingerstyle on the acoustic. I love the sound of Nick Drake songs but when I attempt them my strumming always seems off - can you describe your strumming technique? Are you using a pick? or are you holding your fingers as if you are holding a pick, and hitting the strings with a combination of the fleshy parts of the thumb and index finger and the fingernails of these two fingers?

[plectrum34]

Thanks for your positive comments.For this I'm strumming without a pick using mainly the nail on my index finger but also some of my thumb nail and flesh as you mentioned.Try emphasizing the bass strings while you strum,striking the high E only occasionally,I think this is how he gets that warm,bottom end sound when he strums

[pos69sum]

bravo!

[WarriorMonks]

Another fine cover, I used to learn and play many of these songs, feel like putting one on youtube now, think i'll choose one you havent done haha :)

[noxiousdow]

Yep, you're really talented. I'd pay good money to hear you do a gig. When are you coming to Australia?

[plectrum34]

Thanks again for your positive comments...never been to Australia but hope to make it someday

[ojo1888]

Hi There,

How do you handle the tuning on an older and more fragile guitar such as your '58 M-20?

I think the tuning for this song is

D A D G A F# capo on 2nd?? I notice your capo is on the 4th fret. I have an older guitar & don't want to stress my bridge or break strings. BTW, your renditions are the best I've heard all the way around; thanks so much for sharing; you are really talented & do a fine justice to these not so easy to play & beautiful songs. Any chance you might do Milk & Honey??

[plectrum34]

Thanks very much for your positive comments.I tune this a step down from the tuning you list(CGCFGE),which would alleviate the tension that you're concerned with but I should also say that when I recorded Black Eyed Dog I tuned the low E up to G and didn't find it to be a problem.I wouldn't leave it that way for long but I think the guitar can probably take it for short intervals

[GreyStrat]

So when's the UK tour then ?

[onoringo]

very nice, you payed attention to the majesty of that first strum.

[Rooiebert]

just watched a couple of other videos. skip the 'emotion' part. lol.

[Rooiebert]

seriously, best cover i have heard until now. perfect guitar playing and nice voice. it's very smooth and maybe a bit 'safe'..perhaps you can try to put a little bit more 'emotion' in it..sorry if that's offensive to you. anyway, again: best i've heard/seen.

i will subscribe now as well :D

good luck

[plectrum34]

Thanks for your comments and for subscribing,I'm actually finishing my next vid as I write this

[Racadoo12]

Wow man, you really rock these Nick Drake tunes.  Thanks for posting.

[plectrum34]

Thanks...and thanks for subscribing

[hazeyliam]

You love Nick Drakes music like i do i can feel something wounderful listening to you play and sing...come to Tanworth in arden...

[unclealbert72]

Very, very pretty.

Nick has to be smiling from above.

[jacomosfree]

ND would have loved to have a quiet, listening audience while performing, that's it.

[Jacohead2]

these are the type of talents that should be posted on youtube. i wish other people would really polish their work before putting anything on here. great work man. true talent

[plectrum34]

Thanks for your positive comments and for subscribing

[thaicinema]

Excellent cover ... your Nick Drake covers are the best on Youtube ... looking forward to Family Tree?

[plectrum34]

Hi,thanks for your positive comments and for subscribing...I've actually already heard Family Tree,I particularly like the Molly Drake songs,in fact I may cover and post one of hers in the near future...thanks again