Empire State Of Ashamed - Rob Chapman

[hjalmarBuoi]

1:00 -> LOVING IT !!!!

[Seandude223]

I just thought of a riff literally five minutes ago and decided to check through your videos to see if it sounded too similar to your stuff (a lot of my writing styles and skills have been learned through your). Well, it's basically this exact song. Fuck. Love your writing, playing, and singing, Chappers. <3

[15viceandvirtues]

Every video I see with Chappers ripping on the little Orange acts like another reason to sell my Tiny Terror for a Dark!

[bigrock007]

the dark terror sounds good at a low volume....I need a smaller amp someday I think. Can't use my 100W stack at home

[koryutheriverflow]

sweet guitar dude !

[snowdog211200]

Sounds great! I've always loved your playing... but, dude, you can really sing! Keep up the good work. I always look forward to your posts!

[PyroDog89]

That's one kickass riff chappers! and great vocals!

[titusibenjamin]

Pretty catchy :D ...I say you use a WAH effect like slash for that rythm :D

Very cool rob

Good Luck with the song and I like the title as well :D

Titus

[rcpsycho]

I officially love this song. So catchy and powerful.

[MrPianoparker]

hey u in DADGAD tuning or a diffrent tunning

[TheMasterLuk]

@MrPianoparker it is a standard tuning, definitely. At least - it seems so

[ThatGuitarGuy139]

@MrPianoparker its e flat. like standard just drop everything a half step

[OLLEnatior]

HOW DID YOU BECOME SO ROCK N ROLL MAN. TELL ME ALL YOUR SECRETS

[dreamwever87]

This is exactly why you are awesome my friend. Keep up all the awesome things you are doing, you RROOCCKK!!! \M/

[mikeygheetarz]

Great riff on a great guitar through a great amp played by a great player...you've come a long way man, I can honestly say your becoming one of my influences. Much props.

[AndertonsMusic]

The tune rocks - looking forward to seeing what it sounds like with a full band. Better start thinking about what to bring with me to the rehearsal!

[RobChappers]

@AndertonsMusic Four Orange Micro Terror's and some gaffa tape \m/

[ahvaimusicom]

dude where did you learn to sing?!

[RobChappers]

@ahvaimusicom I taught myself dude, although I got some pointer from Eddie Kramer on mic technique etc.

[oxfordlmh]

@RobChappers will you share that info?? :) vox seem the hardest thing to record ...

[RobChappers]

@EpicShredding Ha ha thanks mate, it is due to a sudden extreme dairy intolerance rendering me practically vegan.

[EpicShredding]

Thumbs up if you think chappers lost weight ! 

[Adamshredsify]

Some very nice controlled soulful singing here rob, very pleasing, you've come along soo much

[IbaShredder4]

Such huge tone coming from such a tiny amp head lol i want that thing

[SilentDestruction900]

A very versatile man. Not only can play the crispiest of solos, but the most heart warming bluesy riffs. You are great :)

[Miteour17]

Sounded Good enough to be god.

[ElGbayRGX]

Sound really killeeeer !!! 

[IronGuitarist]

I really like this one Rob!

[musicalruss]

Ah the juices are flowing again!

[Gaelmusicvideo]

What's the amp between the JCM and the dark terror ??? looks nice ! nice tune btw

[Rekilo]

@Gaelmusicvideo It's a Coolidge Outlander.

[JohnTheRipper2]

that dark terror suits your style really well. I'd get one for some stonerish/sludgy prog metal.

[Rockstar19931000]

keep up the good work man

[lukegunnlee1988]

tell me when its it cos i want it in my life 

[Kickstart187]

did you see my video response rob? attempting a cover with a bit of a solo of the octave sounding bit!

[RobChappers]

@Nesto885 Ha ha \m/

[RobChappers]

@bigleemac Cheers dude, yeah I just got tired of being let down and took matters in to my own hands... Glad I did now :-)

[chubbydidge]

you'd better check with Joe Satriani that he didn't write that a few years ago

[DaveHollingworth]

It amuses me that this video had 4,205 views before i even knew it existed!

It's true... Bass players are always the last to know, HaHa. \m/

[frantic29]

@DaveHollingworth Hell yeah we are.

[NickGuitarify]

Sounding raw, liking this a lot Rob!

[bigleemac]

Nice tune mate, top catchy riff as well. Got to say for someone who never really wanted to sing your vocals are pretty damn good mate.

[CoolKabbage]

Was this recorded with the camera mic?

[Nesto885]

you lied about the gold

[gamz4tlol]

god im feeling that riffage. \m/

[TheBhannah]

nice vibez

[surtursfire]

Pwnage to the nth power.

[thenazipanda]

Simple but awesome. \m/

[RobChappers]

@seanbeckwith Hi dude I don't really listen to JayZ's work so it's definitely not inspired by him :-) to be honest my lyrics mostly just come from my subconscious mind, or whatever is above me flowing through my head and into my hands

[seanbeckwith]

@RobChappers thx for the reply..I feel anointed. I know ur not influenced by JayZ...thank god! I was worried that the title might bring out the pissed off honey badger that NY'ers aren't afraid to show. Ur da best. Cheers! (btw look up "nastyass honey badger" on youtube..you'll laugh for days)

[RobChappers]

@Deftybenth I'm not sure if you could be any more wrong, but any comparison to Jimmy has to be a good thing :-)

[Deftybenth]

@MrPocketGuitar ops meant Stone Free - Jimi Hendrix. rob pretty much copies the riff imo

[seanbeckwith]

Rob....big fan, watch all your videos, agree with all the kick ass comparisons listed here. One Q?: What inspired the title/lyrics? There is a JayZ song "Empire State of Mind" which, I think, celebrates NY City (I don't listen to JayZ...nor am I from NY). I can't hear your lyrics but didn't know if there was an reference to NYC, since NY is called "The Empire State". Didn't want 5M+ people to misinterpret the title. Just curious thx. you da man

[scotty688]

This reminds me of Rage Against the Machine... I think it's how the vocals fit over the guitar, the guitar also reminds me quite a bit of Tom Morello haha. Good stuff dude, loved it.

[Pelucaa95]

What amp is the middle one?

[chuckburruss]

@Pelucaa95 Coolidge Outlander 100. Badass Fuckin amp

[MrTeloid]

nice feeling:)

[antithe5i5]

Love it, put a bit of chunky riffage in there and I think we have pure win unleashed just a suggestion :D. Good shizzle chappers =]

[CustomBuilder100]

EFFIN Awsome man!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Tone5DP777]

Great tune and playing Rob.....I like it a lot. Has good feel and emotion!

[Wackjackso]

Sounds like it has some blues influences?

[Deftybenth]

little bit more than getting some influences from stone cold by jimi hendrix, youre freakin playin the exact riff at the start. faaiilll

[MrPocketGuitar]

@Deftybenth Can you show me somewhere to listen to this song? I cant find stone cold on youtube anywhere :)

[hellsSG]

Nice man. But why is the hair gone? ;P

[Prowler047]

kick-ass playing :))

\m/

[McSnurk]

You did an amazing job with the vocals, man! Sounds friggin' awesome!

[sumayo2]

When are you touring? Coming to Oz?

[Robbiedbee]

I feel like I've just witnessed the start of something really special

[makerKID5]

that tone sounds really good!

[freiture]

been listening to bonamassa, Rob?

[MeanGreenMovies]

Very Tom Morello-like!

[ThaUltimateDragon]

awesomeawesomeawesome chapman!

[brux559]

hey rob, you should post more of these.. especially some with djenty goodness o:

[FenixBG]

Reminds me strongly of the Sons of Icarus tune - You want it all

[Peterwh1]

that riff really rubs me the wrong way but i like the bit at 1min

[bellers]

sounds really good chappers! ur lookin seriously trimmed down aswell congrats on the hard work!

[lamborick]

i love the sound of this, little request can you play this with just a tad less gain? Or is this recorded with little less quality stuff cause it sound kinda fizzy at some points.

[MyCatLovesMetal]

Hey rob... you and anderston NEED to review the new micro terror as soon as you get it .... nice song too !

[Leviskardsen]

That's got to be one of the tastiest riffs I've ever heard. Looks so simple too.

[TheRoflc0pterz]

Is it just me or does this riff sound Rage Against the machine-esc XD?

[KhaarJoon]

@TheRoflc0pterz No, It absolutley does! xD

[xxxEnterSandmanXxX]

i hope my fucking neighbours like this song...

[helmsdeep48]

tasty electric blues, chapdog!

[97956864]

more like black dog

[BaldRenaissanceMan]

how do I go about owning this?

[RobChappers]

@BaldRenaissanceMan Ha ha, I only just wrote it dude, I won;t be recording it for a while yet ;-)

[BaldRenaissanceMan]

@RobChappers I've been singing it for the last hour!

[Snakelings]

You got a powerful voice to be able to sing over the guitar with your voice not being mic'ed. Sounds great Rob.

[MrLaserprint]

are yo going to record an album with lee???

[RobChappers]

@MrLaserprint We'd like to record an EP ;-)

[Kickstart187]

just did a video response rob. more as a nod of appreciation to the tune rather than an exact cover, let me know what you think!

[xHefpioTx]

Amazing job Rob, i hope you will get a lot of fans so you can keep this project alive! Chickenfoot, Black Country Communion and... *the name of the new Chappers project*... yeah, 2010s are going to be fun if we're talking about rock music.

[RobChappers]

@xHefpioTx Looks like we're going to be called "Stone Valley Redemption" \m/

[HoshoLegacy]

@RobChappers I liked Chaptain more.

[dustinleblancrock]

@xHefpioTx See Rob on Stage next to Joe Bonomassa would make my guitar head explode!

[ereiwaz]

thats f@#king awesome, please post some chaptain even if its just practice :)

[sqol]

Sounds like you've been listening to Philip Sayce!

[cgn3]

It sounds a bit like sex - and I like it

[skexinator]

Hey Rob! Your voice is getting awesome! Keep it up!

[NebraskaPL]

That's what I call rock'n'roll. Keep it up! Cant wait for "Chaptain".

[RobChappers]

@TheMasterLuk Thanks dude, i'm still very new to it but definitely getting there :-)

[TheMasterLuk]

@RobChappers I'd say, You ARE already there, Chappers ;] Sounds good to me, and I'm a singer too. Best wishes!

[RobChappers]

@BaleviH Yeah dude, I am the Andertons demonstrator. I'm back there this week coming :-)

[N30C0RT3XXX]

Epic.

[BaleviH]

hey are you still working at andertons?

i kinda miss you and lee's videos and reviews :)

[Uncurable0]

Your singing is great.I've been trying to sing while playing guitar, but it seems I can't get the hang of it.When I only play or sing it's okay, but when I mix them up things go really bad :/

[TheMasterLuk]

I need to say that again, as I did below your rehearsal videos - Your vocals are getting better and better! Can't wait to hear this tune when it's done :) And btw - Dark Terror sounds freakin' awesome, Chappers! Greetings from Poland!

[runtodemhills]

I'm getting Philip Sayce-y vibes here, Chappers! I like!!

[Briancastillo98]

please, watch my videos! :)

[duconmarcel]

Im' really loving the first half of the riff, there's something about the second half(return to the drop D thing) which annoys me, maybe the timing but it's hard to pinpoint!! killer riff though!

[permian11]

@duconmarcel it's not in drop D..

[duconmarcel]

@permian11 what I meant is a return to the D endofriff thing. oh well.

[thomashimzelf]

Not to the namm??

[kellyisvlogging]

hot shit bro

[sabrakazama]

Such dirty raunchy tone I love it!! I want it!!

[svee]

Fookin' LOVING that mate! Moar... MOAR!!!!!

[TVLTNT]

I've got a fever and the only subsciption is "MORE COWBELL". :)

Rob, it's a hit my man...I'm diggin' it.

[LKtube1]

Looks like you are digging that Dark Terror these days. I am thinkin' 'bout picking one up.

[isrAGarza]

You've never used a POD x3 live? man i really need help with that... :s the sound its good but its not a i was expected... Do you know anything about it? i really appreciate it :D

[thomversluis1989]

Epic!

[madsally4]

HOLEY BAKED ALASKA!!!! Great hook man!!!

[RobChappers]

@DrEviscerator666 That sounds like "2 Survive", it's not released yet :-)

[RobChappers]

@TheOmerta94 Ha ha thanks mate :-)

[ISN1P3DI]

This tune has sufficient cowbell!

Great song wrighting as ever Chappers!

[tehanallang]

A simple yet catchy riff. Killer vocals too!

[ravenshield56]

Chappers is getting thinner by the video!

[danielstuartblues]

yeah!

[TheOmerta94]

Banged my head the whole way through. That means it won. \m/

[DrEviscerator666]

Man what's the name of your song that says: Wo oh oh You know where the river meets it's flow...

[Luqman90]

1;08 suddenly reminds me of an alter bridge song,lol

[ThieleM]

If I ever get married I will play this as I come down to the altar

[soloshred7]

Is that camera audio, or are you plugged into something? Sounds great!

[RobChappers]

@soloshred7 Just camera audio... I lost my mic.. sigh

[freakfreak12345]

@RobChappers Just camera audio? Wow that must be one awesome Camera. What kind of camera is it?

[EmilGD]

Very nice! Makes me think Jimi Chapman ;-)

[andremamola810]

That main riff reminds me a lot of Rage Against the Machine. And I love it.

[TACOMANSUPERFUNKY]

this sounds tasty!!!

[CKS5000]

almost sounds like breath,little bit.

[marius11101]

AWZM CHAPPERS!!! cool man :D

[rigorhead01]

Rob, that really is a great sounding tune. I immediately liked it. I am a very discriminating musician and audiophile, and I can appreciate good songwriting. Congrats man, that is a keeper!!!

[RobChappers]

@rigorhead01 Thanks dude I appreciate that ;-)

[Spacca189]

YOU SON OF A....fucking awesome rob, the vocals are soo good, also love the riff underneath..it kinda reminds me of black stone cherry, and that's a really good thing :)

[RobChappers]

@Spacca189 Cheers Rocco, looking forward to uploading our 40 note jam soon ;-)

[MrSathanos]

Nice riff you have there Mr. Chappers. Nice riff indeed...

[jeffandmatthardyrule]

I'm feeling this.

[Klobaerscht]

Reminds me of Joe Bonamassa, very cool!

[RNAMUSICShortStShred]

Typical Chappers. Awesome.

[RobChappers]

I feel like the Empire State of ashamed

feels like my whole life's been re-arranged

I spent my whole damn life, and didn't get no change

from loving you...

[ravenshield56]

@RobChappers Very Hetish man :D

[Silmarillion1973]

@RobChappers I'd like to read more lyrics when you have them, Mr Chapwhah!!! The riff is nice/blues, the title got me excited!!!

[Jimbob8225]

Winnage! :D

[shinkicker79]

Awesome, your voice sounds a lot like Noah Hunt from KWS. Sounds great man

[RobChappers]

@shinkicker79 Wow, high praise indeed cheers mate ;-)

[TheOLLY2K9]

it sounds like cochise by auidoslave :P

[itzikc33]

sound great to me!

[jtoro97]

Sounds awesome!



[FergusVickersGuitar]

its sounds awesome abit like just got paid

[RobChappers]

@FergusVickersGuitar Awesome - The Top are a force of awesome \m/

[Guitarsthatkill]

Shades of Kings x...

[AdariUK]

Sounds great!

[TheJordey1234]

sick tune!

[krajnovic10]

lol im the 2nd viewer