i dont think it was his amp, i think it was either one of his amp switchers or the fuzz face because even after the noise issue you can hear him use a clean sound, dirty rhythm, and lead, but he avoids the fuzz face after the noise, and you can hear him turn it on after the song to check it. he probably thought it was the amp at first because the FF is connected to the dirty rhythm amp and he probably had the fuzz turned on before switching to that amp.
He was not happy at 4:40. When I saw Eric in Japan ten years ago for the ALC tour, his sound was also inconsistent and he kept shaking his head during the show.
I am quiet certain this was New Orleans, La. I was there in person. Eric appeared to have some feedback problems all night during the show. I would see him again in Lafayette, La. 2 weeks later. That was a much better show due to the fact that there were no feedback problems.
Yeah you can hear that there was static/interference with his overdrive/rhythm setup all through the song.. must be frustrating when you're trying to put on a good show and the gear/sound people aren't cooperating.
The distortion seemed to only last a few seconds. Looked like EJ flipped a switch to remedy it?
I dont understand the perception that he was agitated, even though there was equipment failure in the middle of his performance. Its possible this was a reoccurring problem he was bringing to the staff's attention? So minor that it didn't merit mentioning, imo. Whatever it was, he didn't dwell on it for more than the few seconds it took to fix it.. The whole band is pretty mellow.
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haha o man that was awesome!! its cool seeing a different side of this genius. man he was pissed!! i kinda saw this comin though because he looked like he was irratated by something from the start and i can hear it in his ever so GREAT playing. awesome video!! are there anymore of these mess up vids with SRV or EJ out here?? Kinda makes me remember that they too, are only humans. take shits,fart,burp,have sex,and get pissed of at a shitty piece of equipment and throw their hands up in anger!
Looked to me like the emotion lasted for all of a few seconds. Seemed like he flipped a switch to fix it because he got right back into it. He apparently had control over the situation and that usually equates to less frustration or ermotions. Hes a pretty mellow guy. Ya'll should compare how normal artists handle equipment failures in the middle of their performances. This was nothing.
No problem. After thinking about it more after my previous post, I don't think it was the L.A. (Hollywood) show I went to, because I don't remember a camera crew filming that show.
Since this is obviously a pro-shot video, do you mind if I ask where you got it?
Eric Johnson tab book hal leonards signature licks 2nd edition. I believe its on Amazon, the front has him in a white shirt with a black strat. Has tablature and musical notation, comes with CD as well.
i dont think it was his amp, i think it was either one of his amp switchers or the fuzz face because even after the noise issue you can hear him use a clean sound, dirty rhythm, and lead, but he avoids the fuzz face after the noise, and you can hear him turn it on after the song to check it. he probably thought it was the amp at first because the FF is connected to the dirty rhythm amp and he probably had the fuzz turned on before switching to that amp.
timmy47 2 weeks ago
He was not happy at 4:40. When I saw Eric in Japan ten years ago for the ALC tour, his sound was also inconsistent and he kept shaking his head during the show.
jetmarshall 11 months ago
I am quiet certain this was New Orleans, La. I was there in person. Eric appeared to have some feedback problems all night during the show. I would see him again in Lafayette, La. 2 weeks later. That was a much better show due to the fact that there were no feedback problems.
kc5krp 11 months ago
Yeah you can hear that there was static/interference with his overdrive/rhythm setup all through the song.. must be frustrating when you're trying to put on a good show and the gear/sound people aren't cooperating.
o7levi 2 years ago 2
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The distortion seemed to only last a few seconds. Looked like EJ flipped a switch to remedy it?
I dont understand the perception that he was agitated, even though there was equipment failure in the middle of his performance. Its possible this was a reoccurring problem he was bringing to the staff's attention? So minor that it didn't merit mentioning, imo. Whatever it was, he didn't dwell on it for more than the few seconds it took to fix it.. The whole band is pretty mellow.
clark6466 1 year ago
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haha o man that was awesome!! its cool seeing a different side of this genius. man he was pissed!! i kinda saw this comin though because he looked like he was irratated by something from the start and i can hear it in his ever so GREAT playing. awesome video!! are there anymore of these mess up vids with SRV or EJ out here?? Kinda makes me remember that they too, are only humans. take shits,fart,burp,have sex,and get pissed of at a shitty piece of equipment and throw their hands up in anger!
kdjfnvjvd 2 years ago
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Looked to me like the emotion lasted for all of a few seconds. Seemed like he flipped a switch to fix it because he got right back into it. He apparently had control over the situation and that usually equates to less frustration or ermotions. Hes a pretty mellow guy. Ya'll should compare how normal artists handle equipment failures in the middle of their performances. This was nothing.
clark6466 1 year ago
He looks like he could eat babies at 4:48
lpeabody 3 years ago
That's like the first time I've seen him pissed off
tommorellorules 3 years ago
"That's like the first time I've seen him pissed off"
-Sometime ask him about Bill Hamm ! lol
mindreadingradios 2 years ago
why? Also i doubt I'd ever meet him
tommorellorules 2 years ago
Can you tell us since we can't really meet him?
drunk0nj1n 2 years ago
Whats wrong there?
You hear the first notes of his overdriven turnaround and then the tone sucks off.
The rest of the song his overdriven solo and rhythm tone sounds fine to me.
slugsvideos 2 years ago
He's a really sensitive musician. He knows that he wants and he knows what sounds good.
Manny1222 3 years ago
Qawwss2000: Which HOB was this recorded at (which city)? And do you know the date?
I think he wore the same black shirt when I saw him at the HOB in Hollywood several years ago. I'm wondering if this is from that show.
I went to the show in Anaheim (at the Disneyland HOB) too, but I don't remember the date.
Just curious.
Ken5244 3 years ago
Sorry, i dont know for sure where or when it was recorded. (Might have be in Las Vegas or LA?)
qawwss2000 3 years ago
No problem. After thinking about it more after my previous post, I don't think it was the L.A. (Hollywood) show I went to, because I don't remember a camera crew filming that show.
Since this is obviously a pro-shot video, do you mind if I ask where you got it?
Ken5244 3 years ago
It was downloaded from a search of all things eric johnson, using winmx (a couple years ago).
qawwss2000 3 years ago
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Ken5244 3 years ago
that is one of the fucking sickest guitar riffs I have ever heard at 2:26
klutz94306 4 years ago 2
Fantastic, as always. What happened around 4:40 when the sound gets bad? He seems pretty upset.
jullikka 4 years ago
Looked like he was directing the sound staff's attention to the distortion that started in his amplifier.
qawwss2000 4 years ago
Maybe this song is cursed? I saw him play this song back in 2000 and the sound people totally f**KED it up
guitarslave 4 years ago
i had never found this songs tab;text or gpro.pls help me.
zenhell 4 years ago
EJ is SO inspiring. It's not just the technique. It's the MUSIC.
icepick4254 4 years ago
screw the technical committee!
noviliches 4 years ago
There should just be G2 - Jeff Beck and Eric Johnson. Nobody does more with a Strat than these two.
jmsbk12345 4 years ago 2
"There should just be G2 - Jeff Beck and Eric Johnson. Nobody does more with a Strat than these two."
I would DEFINITELY pay to see that show!!
icepick4254 4 years ago
i cant find zenland's tab.anybody have this tab?text or guitarpro
zenhell 5 years ago
where can i find this song's tab?
zenhell 5 years ago
I'm not familiar with tabs - is that some kind of info detail?
You can always search google for whatever you're looking for.
qawwss2000 5 years ago
Tab (from "Tabalture") is a form to write music. Specially guitar music.
gre8 4 years ago
Eric Johnson tab book hal leonards signature licks 2nd edition. I believe its on Amazon, the front has him in a white shirt with a black strat. Has tablature and musical notation, comes with CD as well.
theshortstop84 4 years ago
I agree with you 100%. Eric Johnson is many, many years beyond his time. His Chords are not of this world!
n2motocross 5 years ago
I honestly believe Eric Johnson to be the greatest guitar player to ever grace the face of this Earth...if I had 2% of his talent, I'd be happy!
TenderSurrender 5 years ago