Dave's Gibson 1959 reissue Ballad to a Backing track-Song for Nia

[grables]

Very nice job great sound and composition!!!

[Hankamatic]

Dave is really a musicial genius who can play right up there with the best of the best. Some reason the commercial crap out there in TV land just doesn't have a clue as to where the real talent is..........Great to check in on you DAVE.......Hank

[blockstar2013]

susususustain!!!!!

[ebealienhead]

@blockstar2013 yes indeed...this guitar has it for days....

[ebealienhead]

@blockstar2013 Check out my entry in the Ernie Ball Music man Challenge!

Dave

[MsDickJ]

cooL ....

[ebealienhead]

@MsDickJ thanks very much!

[juankazzzz]

great playing 

[ebealienhead]

@juankazzzz thanks so much! check out my newest!

[feketeberti]

your guitar is fuckin' amazing and your playin' too man Rock on!

[ebealienhead]

@feketeberti Thanks very much! I apprecfiate it. Check out my newest clip!

[bluebiker920]

found it very easy to play some lead with this video

[ebealienhead]

@bluebiker920 Thanks very much! Yes, great track to jam over.

[dmedicFF]

It always astounds me, how many famous guitar players out there who earn millions, and are downright mediocre, if that. And he'res a guy sitting in his house in Connecticut, blazing away on his Les Paul, who would effortlessly blow away 90 percent of the rich and famous players. Kudos to you Dave, I always enjoy listening to you.

[ebealienhead]

@dmedicFF Thanks very much! I'd love to earn millions playing guitar too...Wouldn't that be nice, lol.

[iklomate]

as an aspiring lead guitarist, this is the kind of example to use for inspiration. great technique you have sir.

got a link to the backing track?

[ebealienhead]

@iklomate Thanks very much! i think this came from freshbt.com

[iklomate]

@iklomate dang, freshbt appears to be down now, but i think i "tracked" down the bt you are using.

(yes, pun was intended lol)

track is Jamtrack-80sRockBallad

again, thanks for the awesome video, and your gear makes me drool

[Danthehorse]

Happy new year to you Dave, beautifully played brother...

[ebealienhead]

@Danthehorse Thanks very much! And happy new year to you too!

[RCFMitch]

im the same way if it sounds right i play it, theories are for gods.

[ebealienhead]

@RCFMitch Agreed! If it pleases the ear who cares whats its called?

[Solideagle]

Hey man, 2 questions. Your guitar sounds AWESOME in this video, what effects are you using?

Second, what scale are you using primarily?

[ebealienhead]

@Solideagle Thanks very much! I'm using some delay, chorus, and reverb..all mixed together with a Beautiful Les Paul 59 reissue..As for the scales I'm not sure.. I"m not good with theory. I just play notes that are in tune with what I"m playing..

[carlos007rico]

aww no tabs haha ok. and 30 years woah ive been playing for 4 years i have a 96 gibson les paul custom shop:)

[ebealienhead]

@carlos007rico Cool! Keep rockin!

[carlos007rico]

i could listen to this everyday just simply so wow haha gorgeous guitar hahahahah

[ebealienhead]

@carlos007rico Thanks very much! yes, pretty guitar for sure!

[carlos007rico]

holy crap god your sooo good!!!! do u have tabs for this? damnn if u don't mind answering this, but how many years have you been playing guitar. im just 13 and i play but of course not half as good as you, i hope one day to be as good as you or better hahah

[ebealienhead]

@carlos007rico Thanks very much! I've been playing over 30 years I guess..

Sorry no tabs, just something I wrote a while back

[under951]

what a beautiful ballad, regards from portugal.

[ebealienhead]

@under951 Hello Portugal! Thanks very much!

[Haochen8711]

What a beautiful soul inside this piece of music!!!!!!!!

Makes me wanna spend every second with it.

The make of a real great guitarist takes his lifetime.

Keep going.

[ebealienhead]

@Haochen8711 Thanks very much! It was from the heart!

[DreidMusicalX2]

Dave that was great man! Beautiful melody and leads too! Sorry I haven't been around to much? Been so dang hot here I have been writing a new song that is up now. But I have also been building my new decking around the front area. I just subbed to you on my new channel here also. I thought I did already but? Just in case? lol! Take care my jammn friend!

[ebealienhead]

@DreidMusicalX2 Dude! thanks so much! Very hot and humid here too!

Glad you kiked it! I"ll check out your new one now my friend!

[vjaspers0608]

Wonderful Playing ,I wish I could play like you.

Best wishes from Germany

[ebealienhead]

@vjaspers0608 Hello Germany! God I love YouTube!

Thanks very much, I"m glad you enjoyed it!

[SIXSTRING63]

Don't know how I missed this one Dave. Very nice tone and melody.

Mike

[ebealienhead]

@SIXSTRING63 thanks very much Mike!

[MISSYOUIWM]

very beautiful! so much emotion in it.  I'm glad it came to you. :) you are amazingly gifted.

[ebealienhead]

@MISSYOUIWM thank you! after some time of not being able to make anything of it it came to me one night..

[CJsoccer4]

god i love 1:30-1:53. so rockin

[ebealienhead]

@CJsoccer4 thanks very much!

[CJsoccer4]

i love that tap harmonic with the bend at 1:32. I've never thought of doing that. really really cool!!!

[ebealienhead]

@CJsoccer4 Thanks! Its sort of a fake whammy effect...I've seen a few of my fav players do it....

[CJsoccer4]

@ebealienhead what i never thought of that i saw as really cool was that tap harmonic while you were bending a note. really cool idea.

[RSdarkknigth13]

lol you and your DigiTech? great peice and LMAO loved the Daves Bunny at the end their! what scale where you playing in? ima kinda tryin to get that sound myself.

[ebealienhead]

@RSdarkknigth13 thanks so much! not sure what scales they are..

I just play what sounds good to me...

[sboy1955]

nice - !

[ebealienhead]

@sboy1955 thank you!

[kodmar99]

Does someone know the name of this backing track ??

[ebealienhead]

@kodmar99 It's called 80'sRockballad available at

Freshbt.com...

[kodmar99]

@ebealienhead thanks a lot , you're vary good at playing , rock on !!

[ebealienhead]

@kodmar99 It's called 80's rock ballad...available at freshbt period com

[rokomah]

great playing! sweet tone aswell :). this is one of my fav backing tracks.

[ebealienhead]

@rokomah Thanks very much! Mine too!

[ebealienhead]

@rokomah thanks very much! mine too!

[D3stroyer891]

Nice one! U should give out video lessons

[ebealienhead]

@D3stroyer891 Thanks very much! Glad you liked it!

[hueseph]

Nice playing man. Lot's of soul. And, sweet tone by the way.(pardon my participle)

[ebealienhead]

@hueseph Thanks so much! This axe has tone for days!

[LeftHandedJay]

Oh man . Sorry for being late watching this . Dio died yesterday . That is gonna leave a hole . Maybe im just an idiot , but i feel like that guy was my father . All i can say , is i went here to see whats up , and im fucking happy i got to watch your video . What you played reflects exactly the way i feel right now . Thanks Dave , Thanks for being one of the rare guitar players on youtube that achieved to move me big time . R I P Ronnie James Dio . Peace .

[ebealienhead]

@LeftHandedJay Thanks much Jay! Yes, Dio's passing is hard. He was so talented, but on the other hand he was doing what he loved right to the very end...

I think we can all take solace in that. Keep Rockin!

[strafe501]

I jam to this track all the time. I love it

[ebealienhead]

@strafe501 Cool...yes, a great track indeed.

[chuckbuntz]

the playing and sound you did with that guitar was brilliant

[ebealienhead]

@chuckbuntz Thanks very much! This guitar really sings...

[publicservant2009]

hey dave, its vinny from new york,.... just found ur new video.... it is great! ur a great guitarist! i really enjoy ur ability and playing...... i wish u would make an original instrumental record like joe,steve,andy, eric, and the other instrumentalists ( u can add pay pal to ur website so people can puchase it and with all ur fans here, u know u would sell ur musicl and then u can hire someone else to work the liquer store!!! and do what u were born to do!!! make music...................

[ebealienhead]

@publicservant2009 Thanks so much Vinny! Glad you liked it!

Still not giving up the day job just yet, lol..

[FaNwlnG]

great! what scales are you using to improvisate ? I think it's a Dm track (is it?)

[ebealienhead]

@FaNwlnG Thanks so much...I'm not really sure what scales they are.

I'm not really good with theory but i know all the notes are "in tune"...Thats all I strive for...

[FaNwlnG]

@ebealienhead i see; very impressive, keep rocking!

[scheidtl]

great melodic stuff:)

[ebealienhead]

@scheidtl Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it!

[ebealienhead]

@OzzyGuy666 Thanks much my friend! I'm loving the response to this...it was from the heart...Cheers! Clink!

[ebealienhead]

@whitestrattommy Thanks so much! Too cool to be seen in the UK! more to come my friend!

[JoKiMETAL]

what a beautiful piece...great job!

[ebealienhead]

@JoKiMETAL Thank you! i'm glad you enjoyed it!

[mynuko]

Amazing, like always Dave ^^

Thanks for sharing !

[ebealienhead]

@mynuko No, thank you! Glad you liked it!

[marywinmusic]

man Dave your performances always melt my soul a little. Gorgeous at 3:50. Someone knows she'll return for another listen. That's a sweet foto of you too. The end ^^ Mare

[ebealienhead]

@marywinmusic Thanks so much Mary! I'm thrilled with the response this is getting!

So glad you liked it...Stop by anytime :)

[aaronbergAPB]

Great composition. I like the turnaround a lot. Classic and yet, modern sounding arrangement. No real comparison to Leppard for me, as you know how to play most eloquently. Hehe, those guys can rest on their achievements and they do IMO. Really reminded me of Gary Moore for some reason. You're of that caliber sir, or like Lukather at times. You're one of the best, apb

[ebealienhead]

@aaronbergAPB Thanks a million ApB! Gary Moore? I'm among his minions!

I had a great feeling putting this piece together...Thanks for the props!

[peterhohloch]

REALLY good as usual Dave! It is always a pleasure to sit back and enjoy every delightful note you play!

[ebealienhead]

@peterhohloch Thanks very much! glad you could stop by for a listen!

[hungrysparrow]

Some tasty soloing there! \m/

[ebealienhead]

@hungrysparrow Thanks very much!

[thenewbikers]

Another amazing on man! So good!

[ebealienhead]

@thenewbikers Thanks so much! I love this clip!

[dcooper830]

Absolutey beautiful playing there! And that Les Paul is drop dead gorgeous. You're so lucky to have such a sweet guitar!

Love your vids. Keep up the great work! : )

[ebealienhead]

@dcooper830 Thank you Sir! I appreciate it. Isn't she beautiful? I DO consider myself lucky to have her...plays like a dream.

[sean392]

I know this isn't the best place to ask, but can you post a link to the backing track?

And that's a wonderful composition. Beautifully written!

[ebealienhead]

@sean392 Thanks very much! I can't remember if it was guitarbt or freshbt period com....Drop me a PM and I'll find it for you...

[ozzlayer]

that was freaking awesome.....

[ebealienhead]

@ozzlayer Thanks so much!

[JeppeTraede]

Good, better, Dave..!

[ebealienhead]

@JeppeTraede Thank you very much!

[KennethRMullins]

Dave..great tone and really great solo riffs....Ray

[ebealienhead]

@KennethRMullins Thanks so much Ray! Glad you enjoyed it.

[SteveShivik]

You should do a RUSH inspired one!

[ebealienhead]

@SteveShivik Check my last clip...It was a RUSH cover...

[williamwl2001]

waited for a long time, another piece of excellent work! Thanks!

[ebealienhead]

@williamwl2001 Thanks for waiting, lol~ I appreciate it very much! More to come!

[Guglie967]

brilliant as always.

[ebealienhead]

@Guglie967 Thank you as always!

[FabioBlood]

great video, sound and...hands! :-)

[ebealienhead]

@FabioBlood Thanks very much! This was a very personal piece and I'm glad people like it!

[mstigernia]

Beautiful guitar! Great video!

[ebealienhead]

@mstigernia Gorgeous huh? Thanks so much!

[kospaang]

Great LP solo Dave, as always !

[ebealienhead]

@kospaang Thank you! Glad you liked it!

[pilotoatomico]

fuck you are awesome man

[ebealienhead]

@pilotoatomico Thanks very much!

[wonder670c]

great ballad!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[ebealienhead]

@wonder670c Thank you!

[tom1263]

Man I hope ur in a band and not wastin all that talent! U Rock my brotha!

[ebealienhead]

@tom1263 Thanks man...no band right now but I'm happy to be seen and heard here on YouTube!

[Mtechthewise]

Very nice, mellow..

[ebealienhead]

@Mtechthewise Thank you! Yes, chill and easy to listen to...Glad you enjoyed it!

[townstra]

Excellent as always Dave!

[ebealienhead]

@townstra Thanks Dude! You Sir ROCK!

[garrethdavis]

if this was the 80's you'd be famous and touring the world man

[ebealienhead]

@garrethdavis aahhh, if only, lol...Thanks very much!

[garypr12]

excellent job,great sound

[ebealienhead]

@garypr12 Thank you, I appreciate it!

[PDXguitarfreak]

Wow Dave - you ALWAYS have such great tone, feel, and phrasing. And you know when to hold back and let loose, the sign of a true well-rounded guitarist :)

p.s., nice outro! LOL

[ebealienhead]

@PDXguitarfreak Thanks a million Dave! From one well rounded guitarist to another!

I love the push and pull of this....Never stop rocking!

[ma64]

nice feel and tone,a joy to watch

[ebealienhead]

@ma64 Thanks very much! Much appreciated!

[PetieFr]

Great! I love the sound!

[ebealienhead]

@PetieFr Thank you! gald you liked it!

[ebealienhead]

@PetieFr Thank you! Much appreciated~

[krieger67333]

hey man good stuff. I like the style of solos you play. I cant' solo at all, a little bit of blues stuff messing around. Got any advice for me? I play a lot of post grunge/nu metal stuff and like to incorporate blues sound into when I can.

[ebealienhead]

@krieger67333 Thank you! Well, check out guitarbt period com and get some backing tracks...great for practicing to and building chops...

[pointpurple]

Excellent playing man! Great to see a new video from you, and you never dissapoint. Keep it up :D

[ebealienhead]

@pointpurple Thank you very much! I love how this turned out...More to come!

[RobinStrower]

Fantastic playing and sound, I love that Les Paul.

Thumbs up

Robin :o)

[ebealienhead]

@RobinStrower Thanks very much Robin! Yes, this is one AWESOME Les Paul...I"m lucky to have her...

[popstotexas]

Beautiful playing Dave, woot! Your videos and playing have always been excellent.

Cool bunny outfit lol. Can't wait for the DT show!!!

All the best brother!! fav'd thumbs up

[ebealienhead]

@popstotexas Thanks very much Dave! Much appreciated! Don't I make a great bugs? lol...Yes! DT!!!!!

[irishwolf1981]

Epic tone

[ebealienhead]

@irishwolf1981 Epic Thanks!

[kiwibiwi]

Great to see another vid Dave - as ever, your tone and expression really hit the spot. I could listen to this kind of playing for hours. Never stop :)

[ebealienhead]

@kiwibiwi Thank you so much..that means alot! This is why I keep at it....I'm grateful

for comments like yours~And I'll never stop!

[LeEG0]

Wonderful Dave! :)

[ebealienhead]

@LeEG0 Thank you!

[afrolessnova]

Always enjoyable.

[ebealienhead]

@afrolessnova thanks very much!

[sunhouse76]

wow

hello my good friend good to see you again, and with such a fantastic feeling peace,

well done.

peace bro!!

[ebealienhead]

@sunhouse76 Thanks as always! So glad you liked it ! It was from the heart!

Peace as well my friend!

[GuitarEd48]

Awesome.Great playing Dave, like all your videos :-) beautiful Gibson LP, sounds amazing.

[ebealienhead]

@GuitarEd48 Thanks very much! Glad you enjoyed it! Isn't she pretty?

[tughay]

Fantastic, Great, Awesome. Love it. I'm the first watching it. :-)

[ebealienhead]

@tughay Thanks so much! Yes, number one! Thanks for watching!