Craig D'Andrea - Bird Feeder Politics

[YanosAldrin]

thats one beautiful bennytoe.

[NATetAB1234]

Thumbs up if you thing that guitar is the best instrument. :)

[horacioabraham]

This guy needs to play in front of the whole world.

[ROBERTtheGUITARIST]

The only people who watch candy rat (rpoland) videos are only people who play guitar.

Like if you agree.

[Made4EvilUsed4Good]

@ROBERTtheGUITARIST not true...many people watch this purely for the fun it resonates :)

[GuitarMagicer]

@ROBERTtheGUITARIST No. But all people who're enjoying good music..

[thec0nky]

@ROBERTtheGUITARIST hahaha you idiot, I play drums and piano. I come to candy rat because I love music, not because I'm a guitarist.

[janklosowski]

@ROBERTtheGUITARIST You're wrong on every matter here, Sir.

[GarretsShadow]

@ROBERTtheGUITARIST I loads of people who don't play any instruments, but just love the music..

[random676]

@ROBERTtheGUITARIST Pianist right here xD

[Mallemaster]

@ROBERTtheGUITARIST I don't

[AlKadath]

@ROBERTtheGUITARIST I don't lol!

[yatsunori]

beauregard guitars or breedlove. i see B logo on head guitar.

[ROBERTtheGUITARIST]

@yatsunori stonebridge, i think

[Made4EvilUsed4Good]

@ROBERTtheGUITARIST nah..it's a Beneteau Jumbo

[Fichtezxc]

@ROBERTtheGUITARIST Beneteau

[Fichtezxc]

@yatsunori It's a Beneteau

[NEXutTORUSramenMETAL]

Yeah, sorry, I was just making a joke :/ didn't want to offend anyone

[TurnItUp16]

Does anyone know what kind of guitar that is?

[jeffreysnewton]

Great tune, but please leave the zoom button alone!

[seppalmeiras]

I still don't get why people dislike his videos. Seriously, why these people search for a not so known video just to dislike. I don't have other explanation, because if they really like Acoustic guitar, they can't dislike this

[bige1093]

words cannot describe the way i feel about this song. i guess ill have to write a song about it. :)

[Redrage44]

I envy the souplesse in his fingers.

[94thetroll]

it's sad. this guy gets better and better but dont reaches more views...

[ofomafar12]

pasame la tablatura, encerio me enamore de esa intepretacion!

[azahnd82]

No one here knows a tuning when they see one. The correct tuning here is obviously BAMF.

[MrSister127]

@azahnd82 M isnt a musical note

[azahnd82]

@MrSister127 You're correct. However, you are also ignorant and quick to jump at someone. BAMF is an acronym for "Bad Ass Mother Fu**er.

[MrSister127]

@azahnd82 i know, i was kidding

[azahnd82]

@MrSister127 In that case, I will "like" both of your previous comments. :-)

[ozankaya]

@azahnd82 lol

[KhaoNeu]

9 people Dislike this song. CAN I BE A FUCKING COOL KID NOW???

[rockguy1771]

I find it interesting how his inlays are eighth notes on two of his guitars that I've seen.

[xzearr]

THIS VIDEO IS WORTH MORE VIEWS! By the way, Craig is a fucking genious.

[MrSister127]

someone has to tell me what he is doing at 1:28 I cant figure it out for the life of me

[CherubiamCloud]

@MrSister127 H 5th on 5 string (A), H 7th on 4 string (D) - Left Hand H 9th on 3 string (G) - Right Hand H 4th on 2 string (B) then PO - Left Hand H 4th on 6 and 5 string H 5th on 6 and 5 string Harmonics on 12th 1 and 2 string with right hand x2 H 7th on 6 string (E) H 9th on 5 string (A) H 12th on 4 string (D) H 7th on 3 string (G) then PO then a little riff. Hope it helps.

[MrSister127]

@CherubiamCloud that wasnt so much what i meant, the little technique that he does, where he kind of slaps the fretboard twice, i cant figure out how to do that one little thing

[bige1093]

@MrSister127 its a slap harmonic. its a more percussive form of a harp harmonic.

/watch?v=hilw10JvaZU

this will show you what a harp harmonic is.

the only difference is he uses his middle finger on his picking hand to slap the strings on the 12th fret, creating a harmonic chord that comes from the notes he was holding down with his fretting hand.

[azahnd82]

@MrSister127 Those are called "tap harmonics". Tap harmonic is a technique used with fretted string instruments, (usually guitar). It is executed by tapping on the actual fret wire most commonly at the 12th fret, but also can be executed by tapping any of the fret wires with proper technique. It can also be done by gently touching the string over the fret wire instead of tapping the fret wire if the string is already ringing.

[TomDodsonMusic]

@azahnd82 It's not tapping the fret wire which produces the note. Its effectively the same as a percussive snare hit, but on any harmonic fret and with the middle or index finger (for example, the 12th fret) so the harmonics ring out. So yeah, the sound is created by the finger hitting the STRING/S onto the fret wire which causes the harmonics to resonate, not just hitting the fret wire, that would not create any kind of harmonic, just a thud :P

[DMBalchemy]

@azahnd82 Like what Tom Dodson said, harmonics are created when you place a node at a particular perfect fraction of the string length, 1/2, 1/3, 1/4.. When you place your finger over the 12th fret(signifying halfway for string length), you create a node if you touch the string and strike it. the string vibrates like a jump rope on both sides making the harmonic sound. when you tap the fretwire that is the same as very quickly striking the string and having your finger act as a node.

[smgman13]

Dawson's Creek? lol Great playing Craig, always a pleasure to get some inspiration for my playing

[EvanFingerstyle]

For some reason, I think this might sound awesome as a bass, slide guitar, and harmonica cover...

[TheGreatFlyFisher]

uhh nvm my bad, not even a breedlove lol

[TheGreatFlyFisher]

what model Breedlove is that?

[GeneralTheGuy]

@NEXutTORUSramenMETAL Now maybe I miss the pun and all, and I would never be the one to bring politics into a youtube post, but it isn't the republicans spending the money that no longer exists, even in 12 trillions worth of debt. Just saying I can't vouch for a group that is all about spending when I no longer have a future and know my kids won't unless I work myself into an early grave.

[dhpgoalie]

@NEXutTORUSramenMETAL just as bad as bird feeder democrats.

[TransAmFormulaV8]

@NEXutTORUSramenMETAL

Why did you make this common, stereotypical comment? Just curious.

[NEXutTORUSramenMETAL]

@TransAmFormulaV8

Yeah, sorry, I was just making a joke :/ I didn't want to offend anyone

[CherubiamCloud]

This song was uploaded on my birthday. :)

[JackIntheBK]

That guitar sounds so crisppp

[ILiveForScience]

Which tuning is this in?

[KillswitchEngage10]

@ILiveForScience C G C G C E...lowest string to highest

[13mdark]

hope the angry birds sees this..

[ppsssp89]

inspirering

[DuhEnlightenedOne]

I'm a bird and this song offends me.

[mstevens182]

i'm an amateur player at best. sometimes i get a riff and feel really good about my playing. then i see videos like this and immediately lose all self confidence. well done sir, this is a symphony

[McBoothie94]

@mstevens182 you shouldnt lose self confidence in your playing because of artists like craig you should be inspired to improve your playing :) you never know sometimes we are better than we realise just takes an outside opinion to show us that

[mstevens182]

@McBoothie94 thanks :) it does inspire me. this guy is truly amazing

[rhybal09]

how i wish they could come here in the philippines.., particularly here in cebu!

[MrIbanezExclusive]

Hey rpoland, where can i get the tabs without having to buy 3 at a time? thanks

[AintNoCrime]

@MrIbanezExclusive You can't. ;)

[xr3n3g4d3x]

@MrIbanezExclusive google, durrr

[jayjaysquared]

if i could purchase these tabs.. i would've already. guess i gotta wait till i'm an adult for a credit card ):

[XGHOST7X]

What kind of guitar is this?

[IAMJASHANDILOVEPANDA]

@XGHOST7X

A beneteau



[RCFATH]

@XGHOST7X this is high-quality acoustic six-string guitar with piezoelectric pickup, internal & external mics, skilled guitarist & sound man :-)

[ThomasAWilliam]

@RCFATH Craig was the sound man on this :) Go figure.

[1wookiee420]

I saw him play at The Evening Muse in Charlotte, NC...the sound system there didn't do him or the other players justice. (Peter Ciluzzi, Gareth Pearson, Ewan Dobson)

[drummerboy1692]

@1wookiee420 That's a shame. I saw them here in Portland, OR and the show was amazing, sound system included.

[narfdaddy]

wow, very strong!

[HerrBeeenedikt]

Those strings sound like if they're new. But nice arrangement :D

[cris85tina]

Você é muito Lindo parabéns eu amo violão;;;

[evaldoluizm]

What I meant is they look like robots when playing...

Its all about technics, pure mathematical composition...

Oh... Whatever... This video is not about asian guitar-playing robots anyway...

[TWinterMusic]

@evaldoluizm Protip: You're making yourself look like a complete fool, just stop now.

[evaldoluizm]

@TWinterMusic

Yeah... Too late for regrets now... Anyways... Keenest description ever! ;-)

[evaldoluizm]

Once I heard this kind of thing:

"If wanna be good at everything, just be asian!"

Well, we, from the west, got something they don't get: "feelings!"

[fegzzzor]

@evaldoluizm Lol

[dankhanks]

@evaldoluizm you try too hard.

[taxtard3]

come on dude! it's a grerat song!!

SHOW US A SMILE!!!!

[RCFATH]

it seems like some people miss the play button... :-)

[DarkLionInteractive]

strings too bright.... great song, though....

[AlienAxeSlinger]

Been listening to your stuff for a quite a while Craig and 2:24 to 2:50 is some of your best work in my opinion. TASTY RIFF DUDE! Wish you had played this one when you were in Indy!

~The dude abides.

[ysfyoman]

" CD & Tabs available NOW " ... You know... just in case you're CHUCK NORRIS !

[cazkelly]

28,000 views?? I could have swore i watched this at least 30,000 times??

[cesarscreamo]

5 people thought "down thumb" is to download

[ChaotixMachine]

@cesarscreamo Are you serious man? Get the hell out of here.

[cesarscreamo]

@ChaotixMachine U didn't understand =)

[ChaotixMachine]

@cesarscreamo You're polluting this comment space with stupid junk that people have heard millions of times. Saying that people thought that the thumbs down was the download button just because it's pointing down and the word down is in download isn't clever, nor does it have anything to do with the video.

You're trying to grab attention with something that's fucking retarded, meanwhile the person who deserves the real attention is in this video. Post your shit somewhere else.

[cesarscreamo]

@ChaotixMachine =)

[thprmr]

@cesarscreamo Cesarscreamo... I couldn't expect more from someone who has a nickname like that. Really, this comment is not funny or original and it has never been that.

[McBoothie94]

@cesarscreamo im pretty sure they only wanted to thumbs down so you could make a comment about it i mean why else huh :)

[SCARfsu]

@cesarscreamo 52,361 people already saw a post just like this on every other youtube video

[toilabuiducanh]

what guitar did he use? nice sound

[dankhanks]

@toilabuiducanh Beneteau

[3644587]

the tunning

[Kwilson328]

Interesting mic technique.  Rode NT5s?

[MrMichehl]

Super ! ! ! !

[zlonguyenx]

His tap harmonics are so clean...

[tonyarae52]

The sound quality is absolutely amazing.



[LupoRosso900]

great!

[wannadontwanna]

oh my!!!! so good!!!!!! O_O gotta teach me man!!! thats awesome!

[bige1093]

five people are the hummingbirds who get bullied by the bigger birds

[TheHilltopProduction]

Five people who watched this video are deaf

[McBoothie94]

i have to ask whats with the title ?

[MrNeonkind]

yes. so beautiful. thanks, man.

[martincabungcal]

My musical soul was starving but You gave it a Feast for Kings......

[elizabet949]

MAgic, just great:D

[jmaltube]

That's a very nice guitar man.

[RiseAgainstNow]

Nope the tuning is C-G-C-G-C-E (low to high)

[kchm2000]

i think its FACGCE

[GuitarMan9600]

I wish I knew what the tuning was.

[canucmesucker]

this deserves a hella lot more views

[digitwiz]

awesome melodies... would love to have some insight into the thought process that goes behing the composition of your songs!

[jaymat954]

andy mckee fears a challenge now with this dude... lol

[rrrrockin]

awsome ,,what kind of mic is inside there ?? ,,,peace

[SmashBrains]

didnt know justine timberlake could play this well

hahahah

beautiful playing

[fingerpickerguy]

Very nice. I like the dynamics and easy to follow groove.

[forbebe]

Very sweet tune.  Great picking. Thanks for posting! Cheers, BB

[ILiveForScience]

This song is so calm and relaxed: it's great how you can conjure up these soundscapes with a single guitar. Thank you for this!

[Rossfisher123]

Magnificent!

[dankhanks]

Damn I wish I had 10k to drop on a Beneteau.

[Cervej4]

AWESOME!

[Lonniewegene]

Great song.. what does the title mean?

[L0wps]

I can't tell where the key change is in this song... someone help?

[crossingzero]

AAhh.....fertile minds....life is GOOD. Beautiful peace Craig.

[AustinHammy32]

That's a very pretty sounding guitar

[GrooveTooth]

i really love this style

[tusCincoMinutos]

Really amazing man :D

[spelunker54321]

Craig, awesome song man..question..how do u formulate your tunings??..I'm a seasoned player but new to this style and would love to get some pointers if u don't mind!

[Studermarc]

I'm interested in it too

[zackmorgs]

@spelunker54321 I make songs like these. I'm putting together a few solo pieces and am going to upload them soon. Something I find helps to keep these in mind: 1. Can I carry a melody on the top four strings? 2. Can I play a bassline that goes with the melody on the bottom two? 3. When I use slap harmonics, does it sound good? Knowing this, base the key of your song off the harmonics. Hope this was helpful.

[3dpaper]

@spelunker54321 Look up info on Open tunings for guitar. Its where you tune your guitar to a chord, so that when you strum the guitar without pressing any frets, itll be a chord.

[guitarplayingcat]

@spelunker54321 Im not craig, nor will I ever be at his talent level but I play very similar style, and make a lot of my own tunings and songs. Just grab a tuner and start messin around until you find something that sounds good. Trial and error. I love alternate tunings! Great song btw.

[TheFunkyCriminal]

@spelunker54321 i forget exactly how it helps at the moment, but take a look at something called the circle of fifths and key signatures. it is technically music theory, but its not too difficult to learn and itll help so much if you apply it correctly.

[sommervilleTRS117]

@spelunker54321 i think he might be in open C..which is CGCGCE..even if its not its a very nice tunimg and you shoudl give it a try !

[McBoothie94]

@spelunker54321 he takes the notes from chord shapes im pretty sure and creates a tuning out of that

[adampike37]

@spelunker54321 A lot of the tunings these guys play are open chord tunings. Easy example is open G tuning like how Keith Richards played a lot of his stuff. I have made a lot in open C tuning and and I'm almost sure that is the tuning this is in. Another popular tuning is open Dsus2. Hope this helps!

[TriviumFan15]

@spelunker54321 It took me a while to find out the secret myself, and what i've come up with is that you find yourself a chord that you like and tune to it. The only thing you'll want to do is have your 1st or 6th string tuned to the root of the chord. Or even both! Personally I like to have my 1st, 4th, and 6th string tuned to the root because it makes your options a lot more open and a lot simpler.

[jashwood007]

@TriviumFan15 & @spelunker54321.. completely concur with Triv on that one... you find a chord that just sounds sweet, and tune to it. That technique has been extended to the use of tuning machines. I understand McKee is a fan of the machine method. Also concur with Triv - i especially love having the 6th tuned to the root. Great to discuss this with you guys. Fun pickin :)

[deathbforgot]

@spelunker54321 i find that working with harmonics is a good start. the first time i tried an abstract tuning was 2 years ago and it was CGCGCG, it made an AMAZING sound. took me a while just to get simple bar chords to work as you cannot use stardard.

think outside the box or just try some open chord tunings.

[mrbigbigify]

@spelunker54321 You should try commenting or messaging Craig's YouTube account. This is CandyRats channel.

[RiseAgainstNow]

Just noticed this IS in the same tabset as As we go, lucky me!

[Telestriation]

Mr. D'Andrea, I respect your beard and guitar-playing skills. Especially the second one.

I look forward to seeing you at Jammin' Java.

[zanepolowek]

Your great man. I rock out to your shit all the time..

[kidd1749]

This one might be my favorite of all of his videos

[ShaneThompson94]

noting like some great soothing acoustic. i dont know where id be without craig and andy and antoine... the list go's on... Anyone know the Tuning?? help me out

[RatioOfTime1]

@ShaneThompson94 Hello, it's CGCGCE. All of Craig's tunings are posted on his website under FAQ. Hope this helps.

[ShaneThompson94]

@RatioOfTime1 thanks a lot :)

[Mamsecks]

I think I got a big crush... on that guitar's sound. So beautiful, thanks for the great music.

[LouisDjalili95]

i seriously dnt see y those 3 ppl disliked this?

[nhamtoeyy]

beautiful sounding, and have a great time

[Heresaman]

Brilliant!!!

[garrethdavis]

Candyrat has 148,414 subs, yet only usually get about 20/30,000 hits on vids in the first week. It's a disgrace that others which will remain nameless get millions in hours.

[RiseAgainstNow]

Hmm just read that for the first time, sorry for bringin it up! Yes I enjoyed this one! Too bad the tab isn't in the set I bought so I'll have to wait until I finish the other pieces :)

[craigd19]

@RiseAgainstNow Man, I'm sorry! I didn't read hard enough and thought you were the guy who actually wrote that post . I figured it was still him being a jerk. No hard feelings? I feel so dumb

[RiseAgainstNow]

@craigd19 Well.. maybe if you gave me that guitar it would cover up the damage.... Lol ;)! No problem man!

[Mrhapperz]

3 people accidentally pressed the 'dislike' button instead of the 'like' button... :(

[musicdata92]

@damoser I am seeing him on May 18th in Seattle. I am super excited!

[damoser]

just saw him in minneapolis. if the tour is coming near you, go to it. it was definitely worth the 8 hours driving for me.

that's round trip mind you, gas is too expensive to go 8 one way.

[Wiredrawn173]

lol he looks like the guy from fringe

[asierraalta7]

He sometimes looks like justin timberlake

[markart]

I'm loving all the new videos! I realllly want to see a video for the song No Way.. one of my favorite tracks off the new album!

[pokemaughan]

His guitar sounds so rich. Love it.

[MeetWithResistance]

The moving second camera pisses me off, doesn't fit the calamity of the song. Totally destroys the nice athmosphere.