Don't worry about the keyboard critics. It takes a lot of balls to put a video on youtube of yourself doing anything, let alone singing. I felt that was an honest, heartfelt performance.
A bit more practice in the singing and it would be perfect. You are off too many times, but you got a wonderful vibrato in the voice, and your playing is fucking groovy man!
This is fantastic! Your guitar playing is smooth and tasteful. And you've definitely got potential as a singer. If you were to put a little more work into intonation and not emphasizing too many different words, your voice and guitar would fit so well together it would be phenomenal. Keep up the good work! =D
Dude , i hope you read this , Your voice has got a groove about it that will differ you man , your hitting most of the notes , your voice has got this thing about it that sounds awesome when you sing well. Now get some singing lessons to perfect the note hitting but dont let them change your style. Your guitar is awesome so dont worry about that , potential .. potential is key.
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awesome guitar playing... would be very cool, if you could try to separete your voice, from the guitar even more, if you know what i mean.. i think you should relax more in your singing, anyway cool cover..
I love this rendition only thing i can say about your singing is; yes it does need work, work on your breathing/air control. other than that, you're set! with all said, I absolutely loved your rendition.
Your singing is not my style, but you are a good singer, only unconventional, wich is actually great, since there's so much pre-fabricated crap in the mainstream. But you guitar playing... won't say too much because words wouldn't make it justice. Truly artistic. Truly artistic.
interesting voice, amazing guitar. don't stop singing though, interesting and different is much better than typical idol wanna be run of the mill singers any day of the week!
Wow...awesome playing. Singing isn't perfect but I bet you heard that way too often in these comments. Keep up the good work!! Are there any tabs of this performance?
wow. where do i start. very, VERY, nice guitar. its not sloppy at all. and as for the vocals... your voice is so unique it sounds so different, but you never go off key. its almost like your pushing it as far as the notes go, but it works. really well, wow.
your groove is amazing man...your playing is really good but the singing is not! This video would be better if you were just playing...don't quit though...work on it!
Yeah, I understand what you mean. I am continuing to work on singing but I'm now in a band with a singer who's absolutely phenomenal so I can just do what I do best: play guitar.
I think you're being too hard on yourself. You're a phenomenal guitar player, and the singing is fine. It's just the excessive vibrato in certain places that makes the phrasing sound a little awkward...hey, at least you aren't off key, which is most people's problem.
I say keep working on it. I actually like the sound of your voice, and I think that with a little refining, a lot more people would too.
P.S. Definitely the best cover of I Don't Trust Myself on YouTube.
Dude, what a awesome guitar player you are!!! there's no doubt about it. Honestly, I think you did well by singing this song with your own voice, and style, and not just try to imitate John. It's a great version, I bet that John is proud of that. However, I'd advice you to get some singing classes. You have a beautiful voice too, it's just a matter of know how to use it better. Nice voice, nice playing, good choice. Regards from Brazil!
Man, you play guitar awesome, but i figure your voice on a jazz kind song, or a blues one, i didn't like the kind of voice. I know is original, but don't like.
The voice is decent man..I'm not going to lie though, I didn't look at the title at first and honestly thought it was Mayer playing the guitar. Your guitar playing is incredible
hey mate, your singing is fine! its good to experiment! you have quite good control of your voice, i think people have trouble with the tone of it, one for which i think is totally dope! since its not as smooth sounding, but i love the fact you attack this song at full force. KEEP IT UP MATE!
Ahahahahahahaha, good god this is the greatest video ever. You play an awesome guitar but fuck me, you are such a weird singer. No bullshit, I have tears in my eyes from watching this. The long lead-in set up the singing so perfectly, shit I'm crying and laughing right now. I love you sooo much right now, this shit is going up on facebook!
Um thanks? I have enough insecurities about singing as is but I hear ya...also, as I've mentioned in other comments, I'm now in a really great band with a singer is beyond phenomenal. I'm now just able to focus on being the lead guitarist (what I do best) and a little background vocals (which I am actually quite capable of).
Glad you found this entertaining though, albeit for a rather humiliating reason...
great version of the song ..the singing u can fix to a decent level but the guitar playing is great. theres lots of good guitarists out there but catching a groove like that is hard and takes talent. keep the passion for playing and just work on the singing.
Thanks very much man, I really appreciate that. Playing is what i love to do best in the world and it's what I'm best at. I have pretty bad allergies which contributes to my struggles with singing. I will certainly continue to work on it, however I'm blessed to now be in a band where I am playing lead guitar and the lead singer is so far beyond anything I could muster vocally...
I don't actually have a separate audio file for this...I may have once but not anymore. You could certainly download it from the YT video if you want though :)
Maybe...however, much like the requests I have received for tabs and such I'll say this: working things out for yourself with lots of study and practice yields a much more satisfying result because you get your own flavor in there...just saying :)
Hey man I wanted to ask how you practice rhythm and groove playing like that. Are you playing to a metronome. Are you taking chords and then dissecting them to find your fills? What do you usually practice doing to keep time like that? Great cover btw very emotional.
Hey man, I appreciate it, thanks...as to how I play, well, I do indeed practice to a metronome, but I don't perform to one. Practicing to a metronome is arguably the only tried and true way to ensure that your playing is rock solid on beat, even if you have a natural affinity for rhythm. In terms of fills, yeah I play everything based on chords, so as to keep a rhythm and fullness going on behind whatever lead lines I play. Comes down to countless hours of practice, pretty much..
Only reason JM is famous and you're not is because he can play guitar & sing. Your voice kindof makes me laugh. Absolutely wonderful playing though. You've just about got that groove perfect! Put a laid back facade along with closing your mouth so you don't catch a fly, and you have the makings of a studio guitarist. Ahh young talent :)
Thanks! Yeah, I am a groove guy, no doubt. Pretty much the most important thing to me is a sick groove, and I've developed that style extensively...cheers, thanks for the encouragement!
Thanks man...yeah, I know what you mean about the reverb...in general, the vocal on this is the only part I'm unsatisfied with. The video was very well shot and the guitar I was pretty happy with. I just didn't sing it that well is the bottom line.
yea i watched all of ur vids ur an awesome guitar player... im gonna steal ur versions of i dont trust myslef and september gass =) hope thats ok?? lol
You know if there's one thing I regret about this vid its the fact that my voice isn't that great...I had no voice at all that night but we'd set up to film and I wasn't about to reschedule, I wouldn't do that to my film guy. Then again, I've gotten some great compliments on the vocal too, so it really depends on the view of the listener. One thing for sure; I know I need more work as a singer than as guitarist...but thanks for the compliment on that at least.
Dude, you rock. honestly. the way you play it. wish i could play like that.
and it's a shame there's no tab of this, no way I can play this by ear. Some other good guitarist should tab it, just for people to be able to play something close to this haha.
Thanks bro, I appreciate it! Yeah, haha I'm not really a tab guy, but anyone who feels like putting that together, be my guest haha! I figure everything out by ear, its how Mayer, SRV, Clapton, and pretty much all my favorite players learned, plus I love the challenge!
@DanielStephenSmock I understand it, I know it just makes you feel better when you figure a song out by ear, instead of just simply google it and play someone else's tabs. And by figuring it out by ear you don't play it exactly like the original, you just play it the way you like the best.
But since I've been playing for three years now, a song like this is a bit to much to figure out by ear. haha.
Yeah, man, you pretty much hit it exactly...it's a matter of desiring individuality and creativity when covering someone else's material (which is a unique challenge) but yeah playing it by ear is very rewarding. It's like you conquered something haha...and you know what? I'm gonna echo your last statement and turn it back at you: keep playing man! You'll get better and better the more you do...
the intro part, like the first 20 seconds I just cant get down and ive been trying for days. could you make a minute long video just close up so i can see how you do it? youre the closest one and the wtli DVD doesnt help at all haha
Not sure if I can (being as though I do not have a cpu at home that has a properly functioning webcam), haha though I get what you mean...what I can do is, in the next few days, I can inbox you the chords I used. They are really simple man, you'd be suprised. Its more about the feel and the touch, which is less explainable.
Haha no I'm sorry dude...I wish I could help you but I play all this stuff by ear. I can read music and tabs, but not nearly as well as I can play so there's no way I'd be able to put together an accurate sheet for this...just feel the groove and work it out my friend :)
Aw gee man now you're makin' me feel bad haha. I understand the desire for further enlightenment. I do not have the time or capability to write anything out, but for the anyone who asks. I used mainly these chords: Am7 (bar triad with open A in the bass), Dm7+9, Dmaj7 (bar), Fmaj7, G6. I used a ton of other voicings too, but they are mainly passing tones. In addition, I played a lot of octaves and bass lines while slapping the strings and body to get a "drums and bass" section
Thanks very much! And yes, my guitar is indeed a Seagull, and the model is an S6 CW Cedar. Unfortunately it has been discontinued, at least last time i checked.
Yeah dude you got it...and thanks! I most certainly will, 2-3 hours daily haha. Btw, fyi, you can get this guitar without the cutaway (The Seagull S6) which should sound pretty much the same. Just a little trickier to play on the upper frets. Not sure why they discontinued the CW version...but oh well.
Hey thanks for the compliment....but don't give up on dreams!...if anything, I'd hope to inspire others to pursue their dreams harder. I hope you achieve yours, and I achieve mine. Let's go get 'em! :)
Hey thanks so much my friend! The groove is a whole lot of fun to play with....and actually this is in standard tuning, believe it or not...just a lot of jazz chords.
Dude thank you so much. My voice was actually shot when I filmed this, so it's really encouraging to hear that you liked it haha...cause I was far more comfortable with the guitar (I always am)...so thanks very much for the encouraging feedback!
wellllll frigging done man. Really really enjoyed it. Love the guitar work. It's rare to find as inspiring of an artist on youtube. If you get the time check my version of lenny-. slow dancing on a burning room on my page. I'm the homeless looking one on the left, playing with my dad.
Hey thanks dude I greatly appreciate it!...music is my supreme passion and I spend hours daily on it, and inspiring people is one of my favorite of the outcomes, so thanks! :)
Haha awesome thanks for the comment!! That's what I love to hear. Good guitar playing inspires me to learn it, and I am happy to be able to inspire others...
Thanks a million man, I appreciate it! And dude, in all seriousness if we can ever make that happen, I'd be thrilled to work with you...you're the kind of top caliber musician that I'm always trying to find. Be in touch...
Haha well thanks for complimenting my playing (what I do best). As to the vocal...funny you should say that because I am super critical of my own voice (I have severe allergies which makes it much harder for me to sing than most people) and I most certainly hear the imperfections in this vocally. However, other than you, everyone has been saying they love my voice. Go figure. Appreciate the honesty though bro. I'll def watch the pitch on my next vid.
Hi ! Very cool video, I've enjoyed ! I was looking at your Guitar, I suppose that it's a Seagull ! If it's the case, my steel strings Guitar is a Seagull S6 L.R.Baggs, so I'm not really stonished to hear a very good sound. Well done , Thumbs up ! BYE !
Hey thanks very much man...and yes, my guitar is indeed a seagull...an S6 CW Cedar (which is no longer in production). They have a very nice, mellow tone for sure. :)
@DanielStephenSmock; So we must have exactly the same guitar, a Seagull S6 CW Cedar with a L.R.Baggs preamp. Now, the Seagulls S6 got a Godin Quantum preamp ; even if it's a Godin's preamp, I'm almost sure that L.R.Baggs preamp is better. I say that for having tried to play with a "new" Seagull S6, and when I was plugged, it didn't sound like mine. I'm ok that with the time, mine can only sound well, with the solid top, but the difference was big ! My nylon strings guitar is a Godin too.Later !
Yeah DanielStephenSmock,....Some MIGHTY FINE VIBES ya got here,...luvin' that jazzy feel to the music ya stroke out of your faithful guitar and the notes comin' from your vocal chords totally HARMONIZE with the guitar,....thumbs up to ya Daniel and thankin' our buddy Nick for the AWESOME share! = )
Hey thanks man I really appreciate your very thorough compliment...it is very encouraging; God bless you man. Yeah I love the jazzy, funky stuff...my favorite stuff to play
Yo Dan... I do not listen to John Mayer that often but I enjoyed your mastery of the guitar, your voice, and the song itself........I will be eagerly waiting to listen more tunez..keep it up man.
great job on the intro!
ArjanLoeve 6 days ago
I honestly really enjoy his voice. If he worked on it. It could be pretty great.
Jakemusicful 1 week ago
Don't worry about the keyboard critics. It takes a lot of balls to put a video on youtube of yourself doing anything, let alone singing. I felt that was an honest, heartfelt performance.
timbov123 1 week ago
dude is that a turner guitar?
rudiesssss 1 week ago
@rudiesssss nope
its a seagull. not sure what kind. I a
have an S6 made in canada very under rated guitar
ede93 1 week ago
did u have the tab ? would u like to write it down i like the intro
WanttoJustBemyself 2 weeks ago
i would love the tabs
Noogs1212 2 weeks ago
A bit more practice in the singing and it would be perfect. You are off too many times, but you got a wonderful vibrato in the voice, and your playing is fucking groovy man!
oliverandm 3 weeks ago
lol great guitar work but the sing..eh
illahham 3 weeks ago
Great guitar playing, kid!
MrAbbasChannel 1 month ago
OMFG!!! .... he's wearing flip-floppers xD
TheLanxian 1 month ago
oh god.
briansabalo 1 month ago
cool ass solo but you kinda look like you hate your guitar when you do the slap. lol
kadenhoe 1 month ago
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dismat 1 month ago
@dismat *puta loca*
pharoah246 1 month ago
Hahahahahaha start it at 4:25....Great Guitar skills....TERRIBLE singing!!
Underneathoursky 1 month ago 2
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Underneathoursky 1 month ago
Why did you sing gahh guitar was good!
usefulchannel 1 month ago
I like the voice, it's unique. Keep it up!
Teejels15 1 month ago
So at this point I haven't even heard the singing yet, but that guitar is sounding SWEET!
Teejels15 1 month ago
crazy licks man!
gabriell16bishop 1 month ago
u should change the title :
"i dont trust you to sing (i love u man) great cover btw"
Tanqueray1930 2 months ago
i feel you man, such awesome playing
jojo1865 2 months ago
Haha love this shit.. you surprise me, i can't stop laughing from the time you sing but good playing.
fanspeed22 2 months ago
good
MrCerote 2 months ago
interesting cover..very entertaining..i hear the buckley thing
69Whateva 2 months ago
This is fantastic! Your guitar playing is smooth and tasteful. And you've definitely got potential as a singer. If you were to put a little more work into intonation and not emphasizing too many different words, your voice and guitar would fit so well together it would be phenomenal. Keep up the good work! =D
Mongo148 2 months ago
Dude , i hope you read this , Your voice has got a groove about it that will differ you man , your hitting most of the notes , your voice has got this thing about it that sounds awesome when you sing well. Now get some singing lessons to perfect the note hitting but dont let them change your style. Your guitar is awesome so dont worry about that , potential .. potential is key.
kev1n28 2 months ago
lmao you cant sing bro
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BethanyMusicDoona 3 months ago
you should do other JM covers mate, that was pleasant to hear. thx
ewordz 3 months ago
awesome guitar playing... would be very cool, if you could try to separete your voice, from the guitar even more, if you know what i mean.. i think you should relax more in your singing, anyway cool cover..
vicobbb 3 months ago
i love your song until you start to sing -_-
hynucleear 3 months ago
I love this rendition only thing i can say about your singing is; yes it does need work, work on your breathing/air control. other than that, you're set! with all said, I absolutely loved your rendition.
AndrewSchaefferMusic 3 months ago
CAN YOU PLEASE TAB THIS?? Thanks. i LOve your groove man
Michaelhalisky7 3 months ago
I like it.
Your singing is not my style, but you are a good singer, only unconventional, wich is actually great, since there's so much pre-fabricated crap in the mainstream. But you guitar playing... won't say too much because words wouldn't make it justice. Truly artistic. Truly artistic.
lucascopin 3 months ago
dude, your intro is so baws. freal.
darrylokbi 3 months ago
interesting voice, amazing guitar. don't stop singing though, interesting and different is much better than typical idol wanna be run of the mill singers any day of the week!
sixstringer82 3 months ago
your a talented guitarist. very ugly singing. you need to take it easy
MrTrollTalk 3 months ago
your a talented guitarist. very ugly singing
MrTrollTalk 3 months ago
uncomfortable.......
kuan39652587 4 months ago 2
Playing is amazing... singing wasnt great tho bud :(
SmiffyDelta 4 months ago
Hey I like your singing too man, not just the playing which is just great!
johnnnybruce 4 months ago
Wow...awesome playing. Singing isn't perfect but I bet you heard that way too often in these comments. Keep up the good work!! Are there any tabs of this performance?
Malakai6489 4 months ago
I loved the singing, reminded me of john martyn
MrKajjah 4 months ago
@MrKajjah
it should remind you of john mayer....
bramzel95 4 months ago
some of the best acoustic playing i've seen but singing was weird though didn't expect that
blok31092 5 months ago
your voice is just like "tears for fears" guy =S
dryonair 5 months ago
You should do an acoustic duet with mayer except he would sing..
Softsillmusic 5 months ago 6
You should do an acoustic duet with mayer..
Softsillmusic 5 months ago
I wanna hate but I can't... Cus I'm jealous...
4memememeful 5 months ago
Finally, someone that understands that this should be finger picked. Next time less vocal dynamics.
serp82 5 months ago
Sounded like a white boy blues
aaronault 5 months ago
Good job man... Great guitar playing but work on the vocals...not terrible but keep it together, don't over do it.
HOBOJONES2010 6 months ago
you're nasty on that acoustic.
ParsonWilkerson 6 months ago
Hey man, can we get a tutorial? Guitarist to guitarist ehhh?! :P
mitchguitarguy 6 months ago
Jeff Mayer Buckley
davideferrara 6 months ago
wow. where do i start. very, VERY, nice guitar. its not sloppy at all. and as for the vocals... your voice is so unique it sounds so different, but you never go off key. its almost like your pushing it as far as the notes go, but it works. really well, wow.
cookieXmunsterr 6 months ago
i feel like jeff buckley's singing this song haha
tejjj3 6 months ago
@tejjj3
Haha yeah you aren't the first person to say that...
DanielStephenSmock 6 months ago
@tejjj3 ma anche no
Jonbj90 6 months ago
@tejjj3 i would be flattered to hear that
jeropage95 5 months ago
Really awesome, very good! I enjoyed watching this :)
EliasFrostMusic 6 months ago
@EliasFrostMusic
Thank you kindly!
DanielStephenSmock 6 months ago
your groove is amazing man...your playing is really good but the singing is not! This video would be better if you were just playing...don't quit though...work on it!
RickAlaite 6 months ago 5
@RickAlaite
Yeah, I understand what you mean. I am continuing to work on singing but I'm now in a band with a singer who's absolutely phenomenal so I can just do what I do best: play guitar.
DanielStephenSmock 6 months ago 11
@DanielStephenSmock
I think you're being too hard on yourself. You're a phenomenal guitar player, and the singing is fine. It's just the excessive vibrato in certain places that makes the phrasing sound a little awkward...hey, at least you aren't off key, which is most people's problem.
I say keep working on it. I actually like the sound of your voice, and I think that with a little refining, a lot more people would too.
P.S. Definitely the best cover of I Don't Trust Myself on YouTube.
cowboycliche022 5 months ago
Dude, what a awesome guitar player you are!!! there's no doubt about it. Honestly, I think you did well by singing this song with your own voice, and style, and not just try to imitate John. It's a great version, I bet that John is proud of that. However, I'd advice you to get some singing classes. You have a beautiful voice too, it's just a matter of know how to use it better. Nice voice, nice playing, good choice. Regards from Brazil!
costaemannuel 6 months ago
@costaemannuel
Thank you so very much, I genuinely appreciate your comments, both the compliments and the advice. Cheers!
DanielStephenSmock 6 months ago
Man, you play guitar awesome, but i figure your voice on a jazz kind song, or a blues one, i didn't like the kind of voice. I know is original, but don't like.
elvinegarcia 6 months ago
@elvinegarcia
Yeah I hear ya...
DanielStephenSmock 6 months ago
The voice is decent man..I'm not going to lie though, I didn't look at the title at first and honestly thought it was Mayer playing the guitar. Your guitar playing is incredible
acousticgtarist 6 months ago
@acousticgtarist
Thank you very much! That's a great compliment my friend...
DanielStephenSmock 6 months ago
hey mate, your singing is fine! its good to experiment! you have quite good control of your voice, i think people have trouble with the tone of it, one for which i think is totally dope! since its not as smooth sounding, but i love the fact you attack this song at full force. KEEP IT UP MATE!
copuffsaredreams 7 months ago
@copuffsaredreams
Thanks so much, I really appreciate that!
DanielStephenSmock 6 months ago
thin out your voice a little and keep it more stable. its not bad its unique. you are an awesome guitar player no doubt
IamTheRedneck 7 months ago
@IamTheRedneck
Thanks man I appreciate it...and that's good advice!
DanielStephenSmock 7 months ago
good shit bro.. reminds me of jeff buckley
photoxloan 7 months ago
@photoxloan
Thanks man!
DanielStephenSmock 7 months ago
Ahahahahahahaha, good god this is the greatest video ever. You play an awesome guitar but fuck me, you are such a weird singer. No bullshit, I have tears in my eyes from watching this. The long lead-in set up the singing so perfectly, shit I'm crying and laughing right now. I love you sooo much right now, this shit is going up on facebook!
rbrown22 7 months ago 12
@rbrown22
Um thanks? I have enough insecurities about singing as is but I hear ya...also, as I've mentioned in other comments, I'm now in a really great band with a singer is beyond phenomenal. I'm now just able to focus on being the lead guitarist (what I do best) and a little background vocals (which I am actually quite capable of).
Glad you found this entertaining though, albeit for a rather humiliating reason...
DanielStephenSmock 7 months ago
great version of the song ..the singing u can fix to a decent level but the guitar playing is great. theres lots of good guitarists out there but catching a groove like that is hard and takes talent. keep the passion for playing and just work on the singing.
ptrgriffin75 7 months ago
@ptrgriffin75
Thanks very much man, I really appreciate that. Playing is what i love to do best in the world and it's what I'm best at. I have pretty bad allergies which contributes to my struggles with singing. I will certainly continue to work on it, however I'm blessed to now be in a band where I am playing lead guitar and the lead singer is so far beyond anything I could muster vocally...
DanielStephenSmock 7 months ago
could you send me an audio by any chance? :)
playlistadam 7 months ago
@playlistadam
I don't actually have a separate audio file for this...I may have once but not anymore. You could certainly download it from the YT video if you want though :)
DanielStephenSmock 7 months ago
Tutorial please?
lsafirkan 7 months ago
@lsafirkan
Maybe...however, much like the requests I have received for tabs and such I'll say this: working things out for yourself with lots of study and practice yields a much more satisfying result because you get your own flavor in there...just saying :)
DanielStephenSmock 7 months ago
Hey man I wanted to ask how you practice rhythm and groove playing like that. Are you playing to a metronome. Are you taking chords and then dissecting them to find your fills? What do you usually practice doing to keep time like that? Great cover btw very emotional.
lowufoband 8 months ago
@lowufoband
Hey man, I appreciate it, thanks...as to how I play, well, I do indeed practice to a metronome, but I don't perform to one. Practicing to a metronome is arguably the only tried and true way to ensure that your playing is rock solid on beat, even if you have a natural affinity for rhythm. In terms of fills, yeah I play everything based on chords, so as to keep a rhythm and fullness going on behind whatever lead lines I play. Comes down to countless hours of practice, pretty much..
DanielStephenSmock 7 months ago
this is amazing man
christophertomicic 8 months ago
@christophertomicic
Thanks bro!
DanielStephenSmock 7 months ago
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so much feeling
kellydisilvestro 8 months ago
so much feeling
kellydisilvestro 8 months ago
@kellydisilvestro
Thanks! That's what music is all about is feeling...certainly what I base my music on.
DanielStephenSmock 7 months ago
man that was insane
andreschou 9 months ago
@andreschou
Thank you!
DanielStephenSmock 7 months ago
weird voice but great guitar playing. haha
makkoman 9 months ago
@makkoman
Haha thanks...I'm beginning to gather that.
DanielStephenSmock 7 months ago
This so good man!
vanillabear05 9 months ago
wow i completely thought you were john mayor before the singing haha. nice job
Jamman1010 10 months ago
Only reason JM is famous and you're not is because he can play guitar & sing. Your voice kindof makes me laugh. Absolutely wonderful playing though. You've just about got that groove perfect! Put a laid back facade along with closing your mouth so you don't catch a fly, and you have the makings of a studio guitarist. Ahh young talent :)
hookedonpahonics 10 months ago 2
@hookedonpahonics
Thanks man, I hear ya...in a band now with a great lead singer so I'm really hopeful for that...
DanielStephenSmock 7 months ago
holyyyy awesomeness im drooolingggggg :(((
TheCheeels 10 months ago
@TheCheeels
Hahaha thanks! I hope that's good? I try my best...:)
DanielStephenSmock 10 months ago
your groove and guitar playing is incredible
trice8411 10 months ago
@trice8411
Thanks! Yeah, I am a groove guy, no doubt. Pretty much the most important thing to me is a sick groove, and I've developed that style extensively...cheers, thanks for the encouragement!
DanielStephenSmock 10 months ago
awesome but 2 much reverb on the mic ! :P!
freddyrock4ever12233 11 months ago
@freddyrock4ever12233
Thanks man...yeah, I know what you mean about the reverb...in general, the vocal on this is the only part I'm unsatisfied with. The video was very well shot and the guitar I was pretty happy with. I just didn't sing it that well is the bottom line.
DanielStephenSmock 10 months ago
5 people are upset they can't play this good
Morgukai 11 months ago
@Morgukai haha amen
NADAgostino 11 months ago
Nice flops dude. Lol.
TheFifthTake 1 year ago
yea i watched all of ur vids ur an awesome guitar player... im gonna steal ur versions of i dont trust myslef and september gass =) hope thats ok?? lol
lefte18 1 year ago
digging the guitar playing ..singing?
lefte18 1 year ago 18
@lefte18
You know if there's one thing I regret about this vid its the fact that my voice isn't that great...I had no voice at all that night but we'd set up to film and I wasn't about to reschedule, I wouldn't do that to my film guy. Then again, I've gotten some great compliments on the vocal too, so it really depends on the view of the listener. One thing for sure; I know I need more work as a singer than as guitarist...but thanks for the compliment on that at least.
DanielStephenSmock 1 year ago
Dude, you rock. honestly. the way you play it. wish i could play like that.
and it's a shame there's no tab of this, no way I can play this by ear. Some other good guitarist should tab it, just for people to be able to play something close to this haha.
AlexHeu 1 year ago
@AlexHeu
Thanks bro, I appreciate it! Yeah, haha I'm not really a tab guy, but anyone who feels like putting that together, be my guest haha! I figure everything out by ear, its how Mayer, SRV, Clapton, and pretty much all my favorite players learned, plus I love the challenge!
DanielStephenSmock 1 year ago
@DanielStephenSmock I understand it, I know it just makes you feel better when you figure a song out by ear, instead of just simply google it and play someone else's tabs. And by figuring it out by ear you don't play it exactly like the original, you just play it the way you like the best.
But since I've been playing for three years now, a song like this is a bit to much to figure out by ear. haha.
Keep playing!
AlexHeu 1 year ago
@AlexHeu
Yeah, man, you pretty much hit it exactly...it's a matter of desiring individuality and creativity when covering someone else's material (which is a unique challenge) but yeah playing it by ear is very rewarding. It's like you conquered something haha...and you know what? I'm gonna echo your last statement and turn it back at you: keep playing man! You'll get better and better the more you do...
DanielStephenSmock 1 year ago
Nice jon bro. I like how you made it your own. Great grove on your axe as well !!!!
squatchy69 1 year ago
@squatchy69
Thanks man! Groove is key, along with melody its the most important aspect of music...
DanielStephenSmock 1 year ago
the intro part, like the first 20 seconds I just cant get down and ive been trying for days. could you make a minute long video just close up so i can see how you do it? youre the closest one and the wtli DVD doesnt help at all haha
hoteltech 1 year ago
@hoteltech
Not sure if I can (being as though I do not have a cpu at home that has a properly functioning webcam), haha though I get what you mean...what I can do is, in the next few days, I can inbox you the chords I used. They are really simple man, you'd be suprised. Its more about the feel and the touch, which is less explainable.
DanielStephenSmock 1 year ago
Do you a chart or tabs for this?
Sheets work too
chaarlietheunicorn 1 year ago
@chaarlietheunicorn
Haha no I'm sorry dude...I wish I could help you but I play all this stuff by ear. I can read music and tabs, but not nearly as well as I can play so there's no way I'd be able to put together an accurate sheet for this...just feel the groove and work it out my friend :)
DanielStephenSmock 1 year ago
@DanielStephenSmock some help would be very much appreciated though :'(
stewrules 1 year ago
@stewrules
Aw gee man now you're makin' me feel bad haha. I understand the desire for further enlightenment. I do not have the time or capability to write anything out, but for the anyone who asks. I used mainly these chords: Am7 (bar triad with open A in the bass), Dm7+9, Dmaj7 (bar), Fmaj7, G6. I used a ton of other voicings too, but they are mainly passing tones. In addition, I played a lot of octaves and bass lines while slapping the strings and body to get a "drums and bass" section
DanielStephenSmock 1 year ago
Hey man great cover!!!!
and I have a question ...
your guitar is a seagull ? can you tell me the model please .
thank you very much !!!
arturitoaav 1 year ago
@arturitoaav
Thanks very much! And yes, my guitar is indeed a Seagull, and the model is an S6 CW Cedar. Unfortunately it has been discontinued, at least last time i checked.
DanielStephenSmock 1 year ago
mm... fuck I was looking for one like this but its ok... thaks again man and keep playing !!!!1
arturitoaav 1 year ago
@arturitoaav
Yeah dude you got it...and thanks! I most certainly will, 2-3 hours daily haha. Btw, fyi, you can get this guitar without the cutaway (The Seagull S6) which should sound pretty much the same. Just a little trickier to play on the upper frets. Not sure why they discontinued the CW version...but oh well.
DanielStephenSmock 1 year ago
I wanted to become famous before I saw this. I'm thinking that I should give up that dream now. I'd always be thinking that I'm not you.
64ccd 1 year ago
@64ccd
Hey thanks for the compliment....but don't give up on dreams!...if anything, I'd hope to inspire others to pursue their dreams harder. I hope you achieve yours, and I achieve mine. Let's go get 'em! :)
DanielStephenSmock 1 year ago
Killer guitar work. Now I'm gonna have to try and learn it ;)
speschk 1 year ago
@speschk
Thanks very much! And absolutely, learn it...I can assure you, it's fun to play this song my friend :)
DanielStephenSmock 1 year ago
This is absolutely fantastic, amazing groove you have on this. Are you using a specific tuning might I ask?
stewrules 1 year ago
@stewrules
Hey thanks so much my friend! The groove is a whole lot of fun to play with....and actually this is in standard tuning, believe it or not...just a lot of jazz chords.
DanielStephenSmock 1 year ago
you voice is so soulful! props man. on everything, vocals and guitar!
Sharpmarkers 1 year ago
@Sharpmarkers
Dude thank you so much. My voice was actually shot when I filmed this, so it's really encouraging to hear that you liked it haha...cause I was far more comfortable with the guitar (I always am)...so thanks very much for the encouraging feedback!
DanielStephenSmock 1 year ago
great stuff bro!!
ndanatswa 1 year ago
@ndanatswa
thanks very much!
DanielStephenSmock 1 year ago
i like your playing very much. i wish you could/ had only make/made an instrumental version.
lasuey 1 year ago
@lasuey
haha thanks very much...I noticed on your page that you like instrumental covers of mayer...but this song is just too much fun to sing my friend! :)
DanielStephenSmock 1 year ago
WOW I didn't think it had music at first, but wow bluse it is good.
warboop 1 year ago
@warboop
Well thank you very much! :)
DanielStephenSmock 1 year ago
great job!
Xapiaxa 1 year ago
@Xapiaxa
Thanks!! :)
DanielStephenSmock 1 year ago
Love the guitar work bro. Very nice.
kcpd2050 1 year ago
@kcpd2050
Thanks so very much dude I appreciate it!
DanielStephenSmock 1 year ago
wellllll frigging done man. Really really enjoyed it. Love the guitar work. It's rare to find as inspiring of an artist on youtube. If you get the time check my version of lenny-. slow dancing on a burning room on my page. I'm the homeless looking one on the left, playing with my dad.
barefootslider 1 year ago
@barefootslider
Hey thanks dude I greatly appreciate it!...music is my supreme passion and I spend hours daily on it, and inspiring people is one of my favorite of the outcomes, so thanks! :)
DanielStephenSmock 1 year ago
@nerdbomerboy
Haha awesome thanks for the comment!! That's what I love to hear. Good guitar playing inspires me to learn it, and I am happy to be able to inspire others...
DanielStephenSmock 1 year ago
awesome job man! Thanks for checkin out my vids! You are killer at guitar! im thinking we need to jam haha
cameronmitchellmusic 1 year ago
@cameronmitchellmusic
Thanks a million man, I appreciate it! And dude, in all seriousness if we can ever make that happen, I'd be thrilled to work with you...you're the kind of top caliber musician that I'm always trying to find. Be in touch...
DanielStephenSmock 1 year ago
This is awesome Dan! I'm glad your sister shared this. Nice camera work in the video too.
someonewhobelieves 1 year ago
@someonewhobelieves
Hey thank you very much! I really appreciate it....which of Hannah's friends do I have the honor of addressing? :)
DanielStephenSmock 1 year ago
guitar playing is genius....but you are way off key vocally.
skeeber33 1 year ago
@skeeber33
Haha well thanks for complimenting my playing (what I do best). As to the vocal...funny you should say that because I am super critical of my own voice (I have severe allergies which makes it much harder for me to sing than most people) and I most certainly hear the imperfections in this vocally. However, other than you, everyone has been saying they love my voice. Go figure. Appreciate the honesty though bro. I'll def watch the pitch on my next vid.
DanielStephenSmock 1 year ago
wonderful.Thanks
foo2Le 1 year ago
@foo2Le
Thank you very much.
DanielStephenSmock 1 year ago
Hi ! Very cool video, I've enjoyed ! I was looking at your Guitar, I suppose that it's a Seagull ! If it's the case, my steel strings Guitar is a Seagull S6 L.R.Baggs, so I'm not really stonished to hear a very good sound. Well done , Thumbs up ! BYE !
lorenzino1 1 year ago
@lorenzino1
Hey thanks very much man...and yes, my guitar is indeed a seagull...an S6 CW Cedar (which is no longer in production). They have a very nice, mellow tone for sure. :)
DanielStephenSmock 1 year ago
@DanielStephenSmock; So we must have exactly the same guitar, a Seagull S6 CW Cedar with a L.R.Baggs preamp. Now, the Seagulls S6 got a Godin Quantum preamp ; even if it's a Godin's preamp, I'm almost sure that L.R.Baggs preamp is better. I say that for having tried to play with a "new" Seagull S6, and when I was plugged, it didn't sound like mine. I'm ok that with the time, mine can only sound well, with the solid top, but the difference was big ! My nylon strings guitar is a Godin too.Later !
lorenzino1 1 year ago
ok wow...only just now did I figure out how to respond individually to the comments...pardon me I'm new to this...so now I will proceed to do so :)
DanielStephenSmock 1 year ago
Yeah DanielStephenSmock,....Some MIGHTY FINE VIBES ya got here,...luvin' that jazzy feel to the music ya stroke out of your faithful guitar and the notes comin' from your vocal chords totally HARMONIZE with the guitar,....thumbs up to ya Daniel and thankin' our buddy Nick for the AWESOME share! = )
qualqui 1 year ago
@qualqui
Hey thanks man I really appreciate your very thorough compliment...it is very encouraging; God bless you man. Yeah I love the jazzy, funky stuff...my favorite stuff to play
DanielStephenSmock 1 year ago
Yo Dan... I do not listen to John Mayer that often but I enjoyed your mastery of the guitar, your voice, and the song itself........I will be eagerly waiting to listen more tunez..keep it up man.
brookbisrat 1 year ago
@brookbisrat
Hey brook thanks man, its good top hear from you...and you bet, I'll be putting a new vid out once a month.
DanielStephenSmock 1 year ago
Hey thank you so very much everyone...your comments are very much appreciated!
DanielStephenSmock 1 year ago
You rock bro...This seriously could be a hit...You're so talented! I'm glad you're on YouTube!
akaHotWheelz 1 year ago
@akaHotWheelz
Dude...thanks very much man I appreciate it...see ya around I'm sure...
DanielStephenSmock 1 year ago
A fantastic performance. Many thanks and thanks to Nick who shared. Hugs..Jan and Susan ♥
weeyin1155 1 year ago
@weeyin1155
Thank you very much a really appreciate that :)
DanielStephenSmock 1 year ago