Nick Drake Day is Done

[Yogamartial]

Perfect as always well done.

[baldymort10]

holy shit man you look like ralph fiennes. sick cover too.

[jujujujjjjudas]

the best cover, no doubt

[YansiEvre98]

Is he singing?

[nickfromCO]

fantastic performance my friend....spot on! cheers

[saxophonistic]

you are very good !

[ellis6507]

mate have you heard of john martyn if not look him up he was great friends with nick drake and great music

[theNobleOfficial]

amazing. do you believe in reincarnation..?

[gfmgma]

ok, now you almost made me cry...hope you're happy

[zebercet22]

great!!!

[benjazegers]

Thanks you for your biutifull work, I am really learning new things on the guitar just looking to your videos. thks (what guitar are you playing?)

[CallumMcMorran]

Jesus this is exactly like the original unbelievable!

[hbarack]

Best cover!!

[myturbenisdirty]

Holy Crap you just blew my mind. absolutely heart stopping.

[comboqueenthefirst]

Amazing, just brilliant...perfect tone, intense and deep performance... : )

[anokah]

You are great. +1 on the vintagewarmer :)

[ploudzik]

This cover is amazing ! Thank you very much for sharing this !

I have a request : can you tell us which notes you're plucking for the last bar of the intro ? I can't manage to reproduce the song accurately and the tabs I've found are wrong on this part. :(

[globaldes]

Nice job! Would you mind sharing where you got the backing track?

Ta Des

[bradybraidz]

Definitely the best cover on Youtube - very well done and great voice

[Tamablecoolwhip]

such a great tune

[Emrgnci]

So beautiful. I'm lost for words.

[Steviervfan]

This is unbelievable cover...with the vocals in a way you have made it your own. Well Done Nick would be proud !!

[mariana2062]

Awesome, great performance!

[rubycon555]

have you not thought of doing a tour or something maybe some live gigs

you would go down a storm

maybe your doing this BUT if your not .....

[ozoshah]

you are a true artist

[Depechexb]

This is honestly the greatest cover of Drake's guitar-playing I've heard. You'd believe it was the actual original recording if it was not for the vocals, which are great in their own not-Drakish way.

[DRMTHTR2112]

so stoic. great.

[MsCoolstorybro]

your a fucking machine

[jimbob1969]

that pinky stretch to the 8th fret is killing me. gonna have to improvise. great cover

[fojackson]

fake

[rockslide02]

incredible



[AndresRocker72]

Beatiful..

[bobwaht]

Simply amazing.

[Janzah]

very awesome.

[rainwaterfall]

"Newspaper blown across the court" - yes! :D

[lordrain12]

Very good. The song is almost identical to Drake's original recordings. Would be interesting to hear this without the strings. =)

[shmikie]

I know Nick used may different alternate tunings. It would be kind if you could post those tunings in the description area. If asked which version was yours and which was Drake's, I would be at a loss. Wonderful work!

[bluesman320]

incredible, ive been trying to play this for weeks.any tips?

[imnotliving]

this is so beautiful.

[youbecame]

The best version on youtube by a long shot. Perfectly paced, beautifully played, Orchestra taken from track (?) and stunningly sung.

Phenomenal.

[RandomDealer]

Very well done.

[snapfla]

My goodness, you are unbelievable! Great production too

[blasphemerguy]

what the H

[deetz3]

Just stumbled on your vids, feeling like listening to Nick - Exceptional job on this and I've really enjoyed your others as well.

[AirHendrix91]

The sticking out pinkie is bothering me.

[cutiegirlchloe]

I really love the guitar playing! Awesome man!:D

[ChablesMan]

Ah, these covers are simply perfect. Do you have original songs?

[AndryAlarcon]

Hello, What interface do you use? pream? equipment to record? Thanks

[moviesandmusicBE]

Do you have your own music?

[rayheyheyhey]

Lots of talent on Youtube, shame its not original but a mere copy of the original. Would love to hear your own compositions. Thanks for sharing.

[barstoolbird]

amazing cover! best one I've heard so far... you're an inspiration!!

[julie1300]

...had to make a pilgrimage back to this song....great cover of such a meaningful song. Fantastic Talent !

[keefchap]

Hi,

I am in awe of your talent...Youtube is a wonderful thing. I discovered you (as p34test) via your incredible "duet" with Dracapally. Which led me to finding this...wow! Sweet, sweet guitar, great vocals and a beautiful, inspiring use of technology.

Thank You,

Keith

[juanteojo]

de donde saca backtracks como ese xd?

[brainjer2007]

you 're really good ,i appreciate your integrallity

[77cfunk]

Fuckin wow, bro...wow

[hauntboy]

This is my favourite Nick Drake song and this is the definitive cover! I was surprised to see you were not English! 5 stars from me!

[starskymusic]

Brilliant buddy

[Dakkaeo]

what microphone you usin man?

thx

[lamika81]

really good mate!

[blahman178]

this is good. you are very good. but you always look like you are gonna kill someone in all of your videos.

[failed2failonce]

nick drake re born

[Jim1490]

Spot on, amazing :) thankyou

I don't mean to be rude but, is there anyway you can upload the backing track for me? Have been trying to find it for ages, then I thought about making one with Cubase and Reason. But you beat me to it!

[NickthunderFlip]

yeah if you do man that would be much appreciated :)

or just the string parts because my string instruments kinda suck on my modules and VSTi's

[DolphineTrader]

Nick Drake often "outplayed" himself, and on some recordings he plays the wrong notes, I can't remember if theres any of that in that song but this cover version had some very nice guitar play, well done

[revup67]

I hope you go on tour. My wife and I aresitting first row center. Nick was friends with John martyn as some may now. John recorded Solid Air which was about Nick. Any chance of a John mrtyn tune such as Solid Air or Blessed the Weather ?

[jjmg16]

give the guy a british accent...boom nick drake's voice reincarnated. incredible.

[freaaa1]

anything original? you should post it for sure!

[SomethingAudio]

Brilliant renditions of Nick's catalog. Remember to breathe my friend -- Art vs Money. The never ending battle. Peace.

[dimebolt1976]

I am sad that plectrum34 hasn't released anything on youtube in a long time :(

Please let us know that you are still planning on releasing a cover of a Nick Drake song again ! You are probably the very closest thing i have ever heard to Nick's songs themselves! Your covers are just incredible.....just incredible!

[tomorrowneverknows76]

You are just amazing. The best videos to watch when wanting to watch some Nick Drake. And we all know there's no footage of Nick performing. So, there you go. Since this is the closet to watch Nick Drake performing, I do dare to have a request.... Free Ride !.... thank you for posting all of these great videos. Cheers !

[plectrum34]

Thanks for all your positive comments,I'll keep your request in mind.

[bgierat]

@plectrum34

Geezus.....it's perfect. What a great tribute to a great artist.

[Stillillgal]

Robodrake :D

[med0student0bruce]

jesus you're like robo drake! guitar and vocals pretty amazing, nice one

[jeffreydebra1]

You're very good, best Drake impersonator on the net. Great job.....a novice guitar player from the midwest USA.

[tutticolpevoli]

It's a dream!!!

[vintagepremoon]

I don't know about Nick in you but if he can/could hear you I'm sure he would smile. Brilliant.

[galia73]

You are amazing ! I'm sure that nick is inside of you !! Otherwise, it's not possible to play and sing like him like that !!!!

[keith4931]

Incroyable, superbe, version magnifique et les autres vidéos sont très bien aussi. Vraiment un excellent musicien et reprendre du Nick Drake c'est très très fort.

[futureofnowhere]

Totalement d'accord avec keith4931..MC

[amoruah]

This is amazing, very high quality recording.

[falconer333]

I've said it before, I'll say it again.... incredible and amazing! So much respect to you for how well you have reproduced this song. Great skills my friend, I could learn so much about recording from you. Do you use any vocal preamps? if so which and what else do you use for your sound (vocals in particular).

Thanks, Jonny.

[plectrum34]

Thanks again for your kind remarks...I use an AMEK 9098 mic pre/eq...as I previously mentioned the PSP Vintage Warmer is a very good plugin for most all tracks.

[startednever]

amazing...i envy your love and deep understanding of nick.

[mysticsauce]

excellent, well done, you do the Nick Drake covers to a very high standard. Have you been to 'the gathering', the annual event in Tamworth, Nicks home town? you should go and perform there.

[plectrum34]

Thanks for your positive comments and for subscribing...I haven't been to that gathering yet,I'd like to at some point.

[gabrielangello]

"Beautiful Job as always"

[gabrielangello]

"Another great cover mate, but I was thinking

if you would make another version of this song

without the heavy 'orchestration'. I was just

reading a bio on Nicks life and he complained

about what he thought was the 'heavy overorchestration' used on 'Five leaves left'.

He appears to have wanted the sound of his guitar to figure prominently but the producer

thought differently. I actually think that this song and RiverMan get lost in it all and the beauty of Nicks guitar work is strangled".

[BAFLALO]

If you started a cult based upon NAILING Nick Drake and Elliott Smith covers, i would gladly join. Just keep me informed, I don't wanna miss the boat/punch/comet.

[WillShakespeare2007]

Wow the hair on my kneck is standing up and this has never happened with any cover. Moving and beautiful. Would so love to dee you put a live shoe together as a tribute. This is something that I beleive would have great support.

[plectrum34]

Thanks for your positive comments.

[julie1300]

I am in literal shock at how similar your voice is to the original...great music....this song is so haunting...

[GorillaTrainer82]

Breathtaking, utterly breathtaking

[plectrum34]

Thanks for your positive comments and for subscribing.

[SirReally]

Champion.

[sannyasi17]

Beautiful! :)

[riverface123]

you are brilliant mate,my version sucks comparedLOL

[suriansg]

Amazingly beautiful rendition. All your close covers are fantastic. As an amateur home recording fan I've been watching your videos for inspiration and technique. Thanks for these gems!

[plectrum34]

Thanks very much for your positive comments and for subscibing.

[rimbaud1020]

Just curious if you have any original compositions and/or cd? I love what you have done with some of my favorite artists and would like to hear one of your own songs!

[plectrum34]

Thanks again for your positive comments...nothing original to post at the moment but I hope to in the not so distant future.

[plectrum34]

Hi,thanks again for your kind remarks.

[eezerian]

That was so beautiful. The strings blew me away, as did your singing and playing. This should have millions of views, but sadly, it won't. If there were 10 stars on this thing I'd give it that. Truly amazing.

[plectrum34]

Thanks very much for your positive comments.

[plectrum34]

Thanks,and thanks for subscribing.

[patroeska808]

this kind of music must be heared more, so sensitive an beautifull, eh great cover with a personal tuch ... love nick drake.. the lyrics are of high quality

[plectrum34]

Thanks for all of your positive comments.

[scotsburd63]

Absolutely fantastic! Hands down, definitely THE best ND cover. Well done and thank you!!

Also like Hellbent1337 I would really like to know how you achieved the cello & strings sounds - did you play them yourself/recreate them on the synth? You have the sound 200% off pat. I am a fan.

[plectrum34]

Hey,thanks so much for all of your positve comments...I don't play violin/cello although I wish I did,I play all the string lines on the keyboard you see in the video using plugins.

[scotsburd63]

You're most welcome. In fact, I have just subscribed to your videos since I am so blown away by them. Your voice is amazing man, almost tempted to say I prefer them over Nick's... but I might upset the other ND fans on here LOL.  Thank you for the information on the strings. Gosh, no worries about the 'authenticity'either...sounds just like the real thing and that's all that matters.

[HellBent1337]

Do you play your own cello/violin, or how/what synth did you use?

--I'm still in awe with how accurate all of your recordings are.

[plectrum34]

Thanks again for your positive comments...I wish I did play violin,I actually played these string parts on keyboard using plugins,mainly the EastWest SO plugin.

[thesuzies]

Are you English?

[plectrum34]

No,American.

[infinitedwarf]

Blimey, Rich... What a great thing to come back from vacation to! Nice job as always. Where in NYC do y'all play? Will be relocating back next month - may just have to see a show! ~Jess

[plectrum34]

Thanks again Jess for all your positive comments...I play mostly private gigs but at the moment I'm also doing a steady Wednesday night gig at an Irish pub called The Playwright on 35th...it's a very different thing than this though,mostly clowd pleasing rock and pop songs

[NickDrake101]

It's one thing to translate the entire score perfectly, but to also capture the enigmatic emotional depth of how Nick sang it...well, Rich it's hats off time here again my friend! BRAVO!

Walt

[plectrum34]

Hey Walt,as always thanks for your positive comments.

[overdrivek]

beautiful! this is such an awesome song and you did an awesome job! :)

[plectrum34]

Hey,thanks again for your positive comments.

[amccann7]

It`s about time we heard this one played properly! Gorgeous, wonderful, a Universe of stars!

Peace,

Amy

[plectrum34]

Thanks again Amy for your positive comments.

[troubleclef]

fantastic as always

[joni36]

Extraordinarily good!

[plectrum34]

Thanks again for your positive comments.

[Stillillgal]

another great cover

[beandolan]

Do you gig around at all?...would love to catch a show :)

[plectrum34]

Thanks for your positive comments...I play mostly here in the NYC area.

[Yalabama]

excellent! you really make honor to Nick Drake's work. I like the way you handle all the strings, there's a lot of work, I know...

[hazeyliam]

glad to hear you doing Nick Drake again...brilliant you are brilliant....well done

[plectrum34]

Thanks again Liam,good to hear from you.

[achurley]

top notch

[plectrum34]

Thanks.

[alambada]

che dire*****

[joshbourke89]

Wahoooo, another delightful fix of plectrums covers. Thanks

[plectrum34]

Thanks again for listening Josh.

[nemesiskx]

Do you have any original songs that you are gonna post?

[plectrum34]

Nothing to post at the moment but perhaps at some point down the line.

[radicalveg]

It is as if Nick Drake were alive and inhabiting your body. The skill and talent you bring to these songs are in a class all their own, which is to say YOU are in a class all your own.

[plectrum34]

Hey,thanks so much for your very kind remarks.

[TripNDazy]

Oh my...you sound alot like Nick Drake!

another amazing job.

you definately got me wanting to hear more.

[solartoast]

another fantastic ND song and cover.

[plectrum34]

Thanks again for your positive comments.

[jennnnnie]

yes

[MagicIsMusic]

A great cover, worth waiting for !

[plectrum34]

Thanks,glad you liked it.

[plectrum34]

Thanks for listening.

[TheAutomaticShoes]

fabulous... amazing work!

[plectrum34]

Thanks for your positive comments.

[jonaza24]

I try to find something. something wrong that you could work with till next video. but you leave me clueless, this is pure magic

[plectrum34]

Thanks again for your positive comments,glad you liked it.

[greenbrightly]

Fantastic work there and one of my fave Nick songs, great stuff with the string arrangement too.

[plectrum34]

Thanks again,I appreciate the feedback.

[danyboi29]

finally :D haha ive waited for you to cover another song haha well worth the wait might i add lol

[plectrum34]

Thanks again...yeah,it's been a while since my last post,I hope to do one sooner next time.

[LeppardBikini]

Beautiful, thanks yet again!

[plectrum34]

Thanks again.

[HellBent1337]

Another incredible performance, I look forward when you start to do originals.

P.S. Have you ever taken any lessons; Singing/Guitar?

[plectrum34]

Thanks...no formal musical training but I've been at it a while...I don't really consider myself a singer but I have been lucky enough to make a living playing.

[lindsayevans07]

flawlessssssssssssss

[Cephlin]

Awesome man!

[plectrum34]

Thanks again for your positive comments.

[walkingbear56]

Breathtaking.

[BluesBrother93]

I've been waiting for you to cover this - you nailed it - incredible standard.

[plectrum34]

Thanks,glad I didn't disappoint.