Metallica - Rebel of Babylon guitar cover (all guitar)

[hunterhearsthelmsy]

can u give any tips on getting song just by hearing? , i am trying it these days, i had some sucess , but still it would be good to get some tips.

[franciscomeza11]

@hunterhearsthelmsy grab an MP3 of the song, play it on your PC on Windows Media Player then go to enhancements then Play Speed, you will be able to alter the speed without changing the pitch and you will be able to excersice your ear while figuring out the guitar parts note for note, not only that you will be able to detect all the nuances of the performance and then try to replicate them, developing your technique. Slow and steady wins the race ;)

[hunterhearsthelmsy]

@franciscomeza11 thx man, i will try this for sure, thank u very much!

[EverythingGuitar1]

standard (E) tuning ?

[franciscomeza11]

@EverythingGuitar1 yes

[Sbienmwa]

what amp modelisation are you using on your pod x3 ?

[franciscomeza11]

@Sbienmwa treadplate with matching cabinet and tube screamer on, mic off axis

[jbhowell]

Dude, you are so talented...love to watch you play...enjoying the Restless Mind album on my ipod when I run...awesome.

[franciscomeza11]

@jbhowell thanks so much for your support, glad you are enjoying my album :)

[MrChilenoscio]

Este es un temazo.. saludos dsde chile

[mcbrainlegend]

you need to join a band.

[MLGJuggernautgaming]

Simply amazing, that solo blew me away. I've never heard a cover so good and so close to the original.

[r4hulwebb]

Great sound on that axe man

[Shiiiveeers]

Your guitar is BEAUTIFUL.

[TheJohnjohn78]

ok hermano he escuchado varios temas tuyos son excelente que dios te llene de triunfos hermano...........

[franciscomeza11]

@TheJohnjohn78 muchas gracias por ese comentario y por chequear el material original, sigue corriendo la voz, saludos

[TheJohnjohn78]

Orgullozo me siento al ser venezolano y ver un compatriota como usted representando a venezuela excelente men mis saludos cordiales.

[franciscomeza11]

@TheJohnjohn78 muchas gracias vale! sigue corriendo la voz, te aseguro mis temas originales no te defraudaran, puedes conseguirlos todos en youtube

[skiidooskiidoo2]

Awesome amigo. I am enjoying your Restless Mind album also. I play till my ears bleed. Awesome music. I will do everything i can to promote you.

[franciscomeza11]

@skiidooskiidoo2 thanks always for the continued support

[rrssgv]

I can't believe how accurate you are with all the songs. You have a great gift man, keep strong man and never stop. Cheers!!

[franciscomeza11]

@rrssgv thanks for that nice comment cheers :)

[leventeke]

nice job dude...:)...i really like ur playing style...what effects and equipment are you using?

[franciscomeza11]

@leventeke thanks a lot, I'm only using the pod x3 live from line 6 directly to the computer, no amps or pedals

[Ozzyrox98]

wow! thats fantastic! could you please do a video lesson of the whole song with the solo and harmony, that would be much appreciated by everyone! thanks! :)

[joshuacolussi]

Kirk teach you ?

[franciscomeza11]

@joshuacolussi lol, it would have been cool to have met Kirk, unfortunately no, I learn by ear, thanks for watching

[nikyhammett]

@joshuacolussi Francisco teach kirk! xD

[LukCPL]

Love the solo \m/

[JJTheGuitarDoctor]

This is indeed perfect! And confirming that I'm playing the 1:45 F and E/F chords right.

[carascoroscovaldo]

Perfect ! You are GREAT ! \,,/

[Holycrap27]

Really good but you're clean tone sounds like something they would use in a Bachata song

[Pwnzjoomom]

Can anyone tell me the chords in the opening?

[ViciousMandy]

Leaning by ear obviously plays off, because you have captured all the nuances and soul. Brilliant.

[ImKevin15]

James plays the 'let this dark shine' part different, go check out a live video, but it's still very good!

[basslovak]

i came here just because of solo!!! you sir are GOD!!

[Magnuuz]

awesome cover and awesome sound!!!

[atdray]

very nice, man. good job. HUGE props!

tallica FOREVER

[thegodofrock101]

but besides that great cover

[thegodofrock101]

Theres two ways to play 1:23 they just keep on going up thats how they play it live

[SkeldZ06]

1:58 , bad ass riff.

[kelvinlugo]

Great cover....nice looking guitar ;-)

[franciscomeza11]

@kelvinlugo lol thanks flaco

[34210marco]

Amazing man, you're a machine! I lost interest in Metallica after the older stuff, but after seeing this it makes me interested again haha. Great job.

[Iamthenextlebron43]

What computer software do you use?

[franciscomeza11]

@Iamthenextlebron43 to record video and audio at the same time for youtube purposes Windows Movie Maker, to edit, Sony vegas

[ZexusGaming]

This is E right?



[franciscomeza11]

@ZexusGaming yes

[guitarhero310]

I really like your tone and the way you play, but your guitars look great, too!

[franciscomeza11]

@guitarhero310 thank you :)

[Razorback613]

When I first started, I couldn't even function without tabs. But once you dedicate yourself to learning where notes and techniques are on the guitar, it becomes easier and easier to work the song out in your head and translate that to your hands. Francisco is just at a very advanced stage where he can do it quicker than most. But he also writes tons of original material. I bet he also played 8 to 10 hours a day for years to get this good. Some of you probably play half hour a day. Dedication!

[Digiadaamore]

How long have you been playing?

[franciscomeza11]

@Digiadaamore 22 years

[xxjohnnyxx89]

Yo how do you learn chords by ear?

[stillilllife]

@xxjohnnyxx89 He's musical.

[franciscomeza11]

@xxjohnnyxx89 you can learn anything by ear, some people have more of a natural ear for music than others but I believe with time, dedication and practice it is possible to develop it. I explained below in my response to DamageIncorperated86 how is it that I am able to work out these songs by ear, good luck

[sorariku2002]

Hell and Back cover please! :D

[BlokPartyProductions]

@franciscomeza11 I learned this song by watching this video XP

[franciscomeza11]

@BlokPartyProductions awesome, glad it helped

[Boilhawk]

Incredible \m/

[DamageIncorperated86]

@franciscomeza11 Thank you, I will try that. I ocationally am able to pick up riffs, so hoprefully it wont take me that long to really get it down. Thanks again, man.

[220g]

You are amazing!

[RVG51200]

genial francisco



[cpamiseso]

my ibanez has been rusty, those screws and bridges. you're using a 1996 ibanez, a little tips perhaps about maintenance?

[franciscomeza11]

@cpamiseso same here man, I have had to replace screws here and there, I take my guitar regularly for setup at least once a year, you have to if you live in Canada like I do. I simply wipe it after every use, sweat is very corrosive and just wiping it helps it last longer

[quorthon]

great cover!

[FaceMelter14]

Fantastic man! Your just throwing out these covers like nothing! Awesome job!

[ashbasile]

Francisco, quedo genial ese cover, muy, muy bien...

[PatriotIzzy]

Idk why but 1:30 cracks me up lol.

[DamageIncorperated86]

Could you possibly give me some tips on learning by ear? Is there something you can do to get better at it besides just doing it?

[franciscomeza11]

@DamageIncorperated86 it will take time, first try not using tabs, make an mp3 file, go on Windows Media Player, go to enhancements, then play speed, reduce the speed of the track, then simply listen note by note, a few notes at a time only, find them by ear on the guitar, not only it will help you find the notes but you will hear all the nuances of the performance helping you improve on technique as well. In time you will be able to play faster and more accurate and say goodbye to tabs

[Metallica9399]

@franciscomeza11 Sometimes people are born with the ability to swiftly make music by ear. I am one of those people (I'm told) and so is francisco up there. It is very hard to "learn" to make music by ear.

[bcherbs]

Sorry my friend but the guy on the right is way way better, plus the left dude still owe's my aunt $30, Awesome job, great vid ty for sharing! Metallica 4 life!!

[GuitarMage69]

does he ever stop!? hahaha

[ZeroEntity84]

Jess christ... you nailed the solo!!!! One of the best guitar players I have seen on here :) Keep it up man!!!!!

[SerothUK1234]

franciscomeza > kirk hammet

[getspsycho]

Is this from their new album?



[franciscomeza11]

@getspsycho this is from the EP Beyond Magnetic available on Itunes just a few days ago

[tspum]

AMAZING. NO MORE WORDS..........

[Razorback613]

I say it all the time but you are amazing, dude. This is my favorite song written by Metallica since the 80s.

[newkurosawa]

Well done Francisco, I can't believe how quickly you learn these songs. It's a lesson to all aspiring guitarists to throw away the tab and use your ears

[franciscomeza11]

@newkurosawa thank you and amen :)

[maxalexfra]

Francisco u r better of hammet play guitar with James in Metallica please!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[aarb17]

\m/

[lespaul084]

Man, Do you have absolute ear?, damn, you learn the songs so quickly.

Btw, amazing job.

[giasou55]

@lespaul084 You can do it too . It's easier when you slow it down with a program . Try it out it helps a ton !

[lespaul084]

@giasou55 Maybe I could learn it, but I'd take me much time, for people with absolute ear is easier

[giasou55]

@lespaul084 Yeah true that .

[LuiizMoliina]

ERES DIOS jaja no bueno te admiro de verdad rock y saludos de parte de todos aqui Venezuela de Ybet y yo tambien man RockN'Roll lml

[proskate182]

Un perfecto cover man , Felicitaciones :D

[Charization]

Damn, you're good at playing by ear!

[Xhawk33]

What to say that hasnt been said before ??? A++++ work, dead on as always, awesome tone, etc .... Your a god Francisco :)

[franciscomeza11]

@Xhawk33 thanks so much for the kind comment, but Hetfield is God lol

[IvanMaioliOff]

@franciscomeza11 you play better than Hetfield ,Francisco!

[ADP10]

you and schehf are just like the golds of Youtube, RESPECT

[ADP10]

just great like always

[xtremegame68]

Awesome ear job dude xD !!

[aligejter]

This is better than any tabs, thanks for your covers. Ther are awesome but they are alos very helpful. :)

[franciscomeza11]

@aligejter I appreciate that, thanks for watching glad it helps

[LukCPL]

Great cover, nice guitar tone :)

[uofm97]

Kick-ass job, man! I like the song, though I don't know if it would've fit amongst the final DM album tracks.......would've been a great opening track on the next album.

[YANKELRUL]

Guau solo habia visto esa Ibanez en un video es un bello instrumento :D

[franciscomeza11]

@YANKELRUL gracias, si la desempolve jejeje, esta es mi primera guitarra

[696IronMaiden]

Nice One!!

Second!!

[MaxwellEindhoven]

Great work Francisco, as always! 

[iLoveIbanez1]

First!