big love by lindsey buckingham, played by me simon davies

[shizamza]

nice job BUT in the beginning the bass note never goes to E open it goes back to the seventh freakin awesome job though!

[accyreferee]

Top drawer buddy top drawer, tempo just fast at the beginning, nevertheless awesome, well done pal !

[swang1664]

how can anyone give this a dislike its awesome and quite a tricky number to play!

[swang1664]

hi i was told to take a look at your vids by a friend of mine and wow im totally amazed, this is one of my favourite guitar pieces ever and i gotta take my hat of to you fella your really talented think linsey buckingham did nt get the credit he deserved for this, let me know if ever your doing any shows would love to see you playing live paddy from the rhonnda

[jozeffecko]

I absolutely love it. You are a great musician! All the best

[bigredx2]

Spot on perfect... Strong and beautiful delivery... Fuckin great job sir...

[accyreferee]

your a talented chap......wow

[SaricchiaFI]

Wow!!!!!!!!

[myfeetapontheground]

that is the best version that i have heard.

[kimberlyk0ch]

Still love it :)..

[mastersergeantbilko]

Dog Patrol

[YoiteAi]

master

[KranksterOnMaui]

No singing?

[simondavies86]

@KranksterOnMaui check out my other version.. i sing in that one

[6ixStringZ]

Simon; I posted a crappy version of this and cited YOU as one who plays a "superb" version of this song. It is the most accurate in both timing and picking I have seen on YouTube. Excellent job, man!

[timicruz77]

fuckin epic my friend....

[insideapictureframe]

Awesome job!!! Very impressive. Would you mind posting a tutorial. I know they can be time consuming but it would be so appreciated by all viewer who cannot find a single tutorial on such an amzaing song!

[kuei1248]

EXCELLENT!!!

[Pfranklin28]

Kudos!

[catgrl1212]

Wooooooooooooooooh!!! you are awesome, to say the least!!!! sheesh, sounds brilliant.

[hellgone]

Wow... Few, if anybody but Buckingham himself, could touch that. You got talent dude - I wouldn't be surprised if you ended up a highly successful guitar player.

[dave4thomas]

Brilliant!

[wcd47]

Awsom as always......

[janX9]

Fantastic!!!

[deano1289999]

brilliant fair play to ya man sounded great!!!

[davi8520]

Awesome!! Your Awesome and don't listen to Flash7717, there are many professionals that don't sound as good as you! You should defiantly be impressed with your ability!

[fallfrukt]

I was going to write exactly what bakuman78 wrote. I got here hoping to find a cover in slo-mo that would show me how to play it. Instead, I found this incredible performance! I would gladly pay to see you play. Thanks for posting!

[flash7717]

VERY GOOD!

you not professional musicant,but its cool))

Hy FROM RUSSIA, MOSCOW!

[bakuman78]

insane---i thought nobody but linsay could play it as fast he could....whoa

[flinny25]

ma version favorite ! c'est super ! t'es bon continue

[spacybub]

is it a normal tuning?

[Jik93]

yep standard EADGBE

[MDFMK88]

With a capo on 4th fret.

[janX9]

Yes, but with a capo on the 4th or 5th fret.

[daood01]

Dear Simon,

Love your work man!! I was wondering if you also can play the solo of Lynyrd Skynyrd's freebird?

[heatherinireland]

Bravo! Amazing :)

[Nativeroses121]

omg...i am soooo impressed...you have done great justice to this song... !!!

[vestro1]

WOW !!!!!

VESTRO

[U2JoshuaGirl]

You are certainly brilliant on guitar. The only other person I have seen do Big Love this well so far is Lindsey himself ... last month live in concert ... this is impressive playing!

[wixur]

great

[vicrecords]

beautifull!!!!!!

[connorh3644]

what guitar is that btw?

[cyclon2mars]

whaaww great!!!!!vraiment grandiose e exactement pareil!!bravo tu le démonte le morceau!!!;)

[GeertKr]

Hmmm, nice!

[GeertKr]

Still amazing.

[GeertKr]

Watching it again.

Insane.

[GeertKr]

Watching it again.

Awesomeness.

[GeertKr]

Watching it again.

Very nice.

[GeertKr]

Nice.

[scryingeyes]

Awesome and very nicely done! You are extremely talented! Great job.

[arianclassic]

cool dude, keep it up

[harrisonisabella]

Simon!!! Great!!!

[Dazza5]

Fucking awesome!

[Tearaway1985]

also dude, is that a tanglewood odyssey your playing?? Think I got the same guitar

[Tearaway1985]

I can play this song, but my technique is no way as good as yours...love the little improvised bits which make it sound much better than the original version...or maybe thats how its played?? (I dont own this song and only heard it played on a tab program :( so I wouldn't know) its the part where it breaks down at 1.13 and at 1.19 oh and 1.33 (but you dont play that bit either so i'm guessing i'm gonna need quite a few months on that bit lol) which get me man!

[JoeCrestFallen]

amazing mate

[mamjunirum]

go fuck yourself! I wanna play like that :)

[cheechyboy]

that was awesome

[DPLmovies]

GREAT!!

[samhuisman]

you made it count..

[kimberly250707]

OMG Im falling in love.. I love Fm so much. And you are playing the two songs i love to most.. go insane and big love.. I would love to play but i am really not that good as you.. Really im falling in love..

;)

[pokeylilpuppy]

okay man so i'm basically getting a new computer soon and as soon as i get it i'm gonna need your help. i can play this song pretty good too. but theres a few parts that i know aren't right. and you seem to have them right. as soon as i get my new comp i'm gonna record my stuff and you gotta help me out. cuz i play a lot of the same stuff as you.

[mentialcase]

great pluckin

now the real challange is singing over it all

[archolon]

nice work! 5 stars easy mode.

[matonstrat]

Excellent, and such a young player. Well done. I hope you go on to make millions.

[Atreidez]

Respect man.

[GODHATESWBC]

I would chew my face off to be able to play like that - well done you ...... I was searching for the Buckingham version - this is just as good (I could almost hear the applause....) Truly, so very talented xx

[rcaj546]

amaaaaaaaaaaaazzzzinnnnnnnnnng­ggg

no offense but no one will ever be as great as the orginal

[cmptuomp3]

!!!! What was that! Congrats! Just awesome!

[609045]

Speechless! Please tell me you've done a tab.

[fergofns]

awesome. just awesome is all.

[soc3chappd]

Again stemming off from my Go Insane comments, excellent cover. Thx for posting.

[sleepster086]

no words man!!!!

[Impressmedia]

the energy at 1:57 is amazing! blew me away

[rzyminamartynska]

I really, really like it! you're just fantastic! :)

[SuperNezzy]

Holy Crap! You're Wonderful!

[Flipmignon100]

Simon, you are really, really close to breaking out completely, leaving your brickie job and just making music. I hate to post any criticism to someone who has done BETTER than anyone else I've seen on Youtube, particularly on your Lindsay Buckingham tunes, but . . . and I say this only, selfishly for my own pleasure, so that your stuff will be more amazine . .

Play with more dynamic changes . . little pauses like to a breath . . . louder some places, quieter in others.

Get even better!

[willy2guns]

Fantastic buddy

[manicstreetsi]

Wow, like a machine gun, even Lindsey added you on favs !! kin awesome buddy

[Bellax3Donna]

damn! you're amazing

[frompixieland]

AMAZING!!!!

[strikeeout]

are you serious, that is amazing......seen quite a few covers of this song but nothing compares to that..........and from an ospreys fan as well, good effort

[lotrgirl27]

wow..

[007maguire]

outstanding

[mertz123]

quick question. you using fingers or nails?

i have nearly cracked this but people tell me to use nails but i just cant get on with it.

your take on this is sooo good. keep it up

[tallguy111]

you have talent!! and great taste in music! keep it up!

[RhiannonCJS]

Damn dude! You ever consider writing your own tunes? I'd buy your cd if you came out with one. This is amazing!

[ianb4music]

LMAO, this is unbelievably good!

[ianb4music]

Ha, Simon did you see that this one is favourited on Lindsey Buckingham's official YouTube channel? His username (surprisingly enough) is LindseyBuckingham. Again great job.

[HusbandsRevenge]

Excellent _ Bravo!

[nootaramus]

very nice !! in fact it was perfect. but then singing and playing it is why Lindsey gets the big bucks- and being able to do it on stage night after night..but I have saved your video- I am still trying to perfect my version...doubt if it will approach yours and I don't sing it eiter..

by the way, how old are you ??

[Dunford00]

hey bro, dont know if youve noticed.. but lindsey has you in his favorites!! check it out! congratulations!!!

[dfant20]

this is a great cover. I usually don't bother listening to covers but anything with Buckingham is good enough for me.......

[richardwright651]

I am totally blown away by this. The best thing I have seen on you tube by far. Just awsome.

[hollyhillboy]

great stuff simon. Just like lindsey. Didnt think Id hear as good a version as that. Thanks again

[justalady03]

Outstanding! Now I understand why Lindsey himself has this video in his favorites. Well done!

[colourdeafpancake]

hey man, great work!

Whats the best way to learn this style of fingerpicking?

[xRapidDavex]

Where did you learn it? Official sheet music? By ear? Please...do tell! I want to learn it as well.

[simondavies86]

i learned it by ear and alot of watching the dance on video when i was younger

[RCROSSH]

I do love your version ! 5 stars!

[deputyrandee]

WOW!!!!

[stevecouncil]

Amazing.  Sounds like Lindsey.

[davidberry1972]

excellent!

[ishpeak]

fantastic mate keep up the good work

[treselalee]

Yes way! Simon Davies is a young and very talented guitarist! He personally is the only one I have heard that gives justice to the greatest guitarist ever! I love Lindsey's music and I love Simon's covers! Be sure to check out his bleed to love her. That's my personal favorite simon does!

[hornstra1]

either pills, or either practice, practice, practice. respect.

[Cranberriesgirl]

NO WAY!

[Whuntmore]

Unreal!!!!! Keep freaking posting, DAMN THAT IS TIGHT!!!!

[TonyJackMusic]

Excellent man 5*'s

[Akerblad]

good job Simon

[fredrikolsson]

bravo

[nobetterusername]

You are awesome... this sure was a treat to watch.

I still like the Lindsey version better though as he sang along as well. As far as the guitar part is concerned.... I like this better....

[fokkerjet]

This is awsome playing Simon- what a talent you have! This must be one of the technically most difficult pieces of modern music to play and you play it SO well. Don't waste your talent- get out there and get a contract! People are going to want to hear your playing. Best of luck for the future and keep your fingers away from the bricks!

[braderunnah]

Sorry, what happened at 0:37?

[Riley0205]

Lindsay needs to see this......

You are truly amazing!

[jonthediscobandit]

Yeah, he does need to see this.

[cmptuomp3]

Awsome!!! Just Perfect!

[heolybarcud]

Can never bore of this... a youung welsh prodigy that should be more famous than a grand slam win.

[messalion]

man you are great and verry fast - but some of the notes where just disapperar from the song - my advise ??watch and mind your rithm.iam sure you've noticed that you lose it in some parts - of course the hardest part is to play this and "sing it"like lindsay does - so with this iam answering to mark0o - keep it up you are excellent.good job

[mark0o]

perfect.Better than original

[polly60]

Nice job! You should play Dire Straights tunes your style would fit very good.

[pookiecatblue]

wow...that was amazing!!!

[ClareH29]

well done, you very talented!! Sounds as good as LB!!

[Yaaaar]

more intricate than the real thing. amazing.

[EstebanCambiassoARG]

Woah.

[duvallianstallion]

Wow...you rock!

[optik8army]

Wow, thats some good work!

kepp it on!

[BF101519]

dude...your sick

[ecw45840]

that was amazing that was right on que and you didn't miss a beat linsday would be proud he is simply the best :)

[thomascrown559]

Nope.. Not only did he play it RIGHT, he played it with more accents and complexities than Mr. Buckingham. Be a musician before you critique one.

[FortuneFaded03]

gee bro well done!!! best performance i've ever seen from someone on youtube... freaking hell that was good

[mich262]

I'm in awe. You sound absolutely the best!! I like this version because you don't sing. I think it's a great instrumental song without the tacky words. Sorry LB, but the lyrics are kinda dumb.

[xRapidDavex]

WHAT???? Do you even know what the song is about?

[Fergunul]

Did you used to play the banjo? Your right hand technique is too fast on some parts. Very good though, especially on the last part with the chord progression. I find this the hardest as I'm classicaly trained. The parts you get right the best, I struggle with speed issues. What finger technique do you use?, it sounds good.

[gamboat]

sounds better banjo style.

[test123ok]

O.W.N.E.D.

[brickgaragedesign]

I just sat here staring at my computer screen for a few minutes after this video finished. My goodness. I seriously don't think LB himself can play it this well! Thanks for sharing that. I'm looking forward to hearing your own original music soon!

[wylchyl]

Holy crap - that was beautiful! You're truly talented, never put down the guitar!

Cheers!

[EastBayPsycho666]

Wow. Just wow.

[redbull90]

i actually thought that was sounding better then the original

[PinkoCommyCoulter]

Sweet baby Jesus and the orphans!!!!

That was furkin mind blowin!

If I could play like that I'd die happy.

[redbull90]

dude thats amazing

genius

[scottroddy]

That is AMAZING. Really, REALLY good. Thanks for posting. I've been through all of your work. I'm blown away. How about World Turning? Again...thanks.

[jackNcoke420]

sounds great, keep up the great work!!!!!!!!!!

[masterguitarist42o]

right on bud thats some good playin do you make your own music? check out my vids if ya like

[LouiseRosey]

Wow

very talented....now we need the vocals..

[pokemonlovermand]

look out for not broke your guitar :P just kiddin.

nice done good fast totally awsome

[Me231977]

Wow! You are good!

[hitman261]

amazing

[dayslater6]

WOW.Thats outstanding.Regards G.

[larryguitar54]

Okay. Let's admit it. You are a friggin' genuine talent.

[eddiebernard]

Outstanding.

[bafsary]

pretty fucking unbelievable. such a tough song.

it is so so so beautifully done.

[sunstrobe2000]

I dont know what to say, this is just magical. so much talent.

[melaniegartshore]

this is absolutely amazing, im actually flawed by this.

i watch this at least once a week i get so entertained by it

[newcrest1]

Insane mate! That was absolutely flawless!!!!!!!!!!!Perfect!!! Well done! I thought lindsay was the only dude able to do that. Fuck...blown away

[freedismemberment]

TOTALLY AGREE!!!!!!!

[freedismemberment]

YOUR ON MY FAV'S FOR SURE!!!!!

[babylonkid]

that was sick!!

[bear4122]

unbelievable....Follow your other stuff to..you've got talent..only wish I could find some tabs to have a place to start

[sharronsmusic]

awesome, can you play Bleed to Love Her... just wondering what your's would sound like

[777i2i]

excellent

[vincentdedraak]

WOW!! well done......

[FortuneGranted]

wo wo flawless victory. I can't even play a note, I just got my acoustic today, and I'm ready to get started man. Keep up the good work. I'm subscribing to your posts. Peace.

[poshhammers]

awesome mate, frickin awesome!

[flameth]

jaw-dropping! wow.

[Dunford00]

at first i thought this was too good to be true, then i realized it is... this is obviously sped up...why dont you post this in normal speed and stop yanking our chain... other than that job well done...

[simondavies86]

actually it is NOT sped up!!! and i am quite offended for you to think so.... it took me long enough to learn... i can play it faster than this...

[Dunford00]

well if your telling the truth then job well done, but why then is the neck of your guitar moving up and down so fast? it doesnt look natural...

god knows... the video is shite!! i will post it again... a better version if u like