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I've been a big fan you yours for a long time. Thank you for helping me get deeper in my guitar playing. I've had a few songs I've thought about throwing your way. Once I watched your Rihanna videos, I knew what song to send. The song: Tami Neilson, "You Were Mine". She has a ridiculously powerful voice that is frankly amazing. This version has a drummer, guitarist, and her. I believe the guitarist is her brother. Be prepared to be blown away.
Best,
Gary

Pat McLaughlin is an unbelievable musician! The first song in the clip "In the Mood" is amazing and definitely something different than what is typically considered here. Some great chords and melodies. Just the boys in a livingroom having a blast! Nashville's finest! this is Guthrie Trapp’s favorite band!

Absolute emotion. Beautiful oneshot. You'll listen on repeat.

Hey Michael, here I've got a great performance from one of Bobby's lesser known project in the 80s, The Midnites. This is a great song by Little Feat and I think this is the best take on it. This performance features an amazing solo from Bobby Cochran, and I know you appreciate good drummers, so take a notice at him masterfully holding down the fort. Enjoy! (P.S, Brent Mydland was a keyboardist for this band before he joined the Dead!

Welcome to Funktown

Hey Michael,

Been having a blast on Guitar Gate and the reaction videos as well! It's really helped me enjoy playing the guitar again after many years of watching it collect dust. I saw Mojo Thunder last summer and they completely blew me away. There's so many cool little things that happen in this performance and they are absolutely soaring.

Another great and under appreciated artist that basically does it all himself, AKA Shakey Graves....

The Bones of JR Jones covers a wide spectrum of styles, incorporating lots of Banjo, Slide, and sometimes rocking guitar parts.. He is so versatile, he nails all the styles...

An incredible display of rhythm guitar and overall musicianship

Badarse!!!

These guys are just a high energy, fun Rock & Roll band. Great riffs and vocals. They aren't reinventing the wheel here, but they sure are having fun rolling with it.

I had a bit of the Mandela effect because I was almost positive I learned about this guy's music from your channel. After searching and searching, I couldn't find any reaction vids to his stuff, so if I'm wrong and just missed it, sorry about that.

That being said, you need to hear this. The way his vocals and the guitarist synergize to create the rhythm and melody of this song is unlike most anything I've ever heard. It's almost call and response, but not quite. Either way, it's excellent.

Hi Michael,
New to GuitarGate and playing... A gentleman over on the server said you'd have a better chance seeing this here.
Your "Reacts" videos are what eventually got me to sign up, even though it was all "over my head". Thanks for doing this for all of us.
Chris

This is an amazing song by Ry Cooder covered to perfection by the modern marvel, Joey Landreth. He is one of the greatest players alive right now.

Lets have some fun :) Much like your video on Ghost's Mary on a Cross, this could be a fun way to look into why things "just work" and hook you right away.

I've loved this band for most of my life now. They run the gamut from haunting and sparse, to metal, to peaceful cinema score, but this is probably my all-time favorite track.

I hope someone enjoys this!

This is a great example to go along with the dyads lesson!

EGGY - Boom or Bust Jam from Brighton Music Hall 11/16/2023.
I can't even wrap my head around what is happening here. Some sort of arpeggio pedal....
Take a stab at it!

IMO the best post-Jerry Dead offshoot. Love to see a reaction to this guitar duo ripping the roof off this Brent tune.

This is one of the most famous songs in Latin America over the mast 20+ years. This guy is Colombian and is an assassin. I’ve seen him live a couple times and does the “Neal Schon tasty shred” thing impeccably.

1) Wicked Guitar Lick that is out of the pocket and almost seasick
2) Gb min, B min, Db7, Gb min
The 5 in the Db (F) is making it harmonic minor. But it resolves to A. Gb is the retaliative minor. Is there such a thing as A Harmonic Major? Please explain this.

This one will definitely blow your mind :-|

Completely new to me. Brilliant vocal. Stunning lyrics. Perfect deployment of a capo and harmonic use of stepping chords to meet the voice.

What. A. Song.

One of the UK musicians I've recently got really into (he's been around for a decade already, can't believe he passed my radar!) is Michael Kiwanuka - he has a wonderful warm-toned voice, and his music is soulful and heart-wrenching in equal measures - from his second album Love & Hate, this song Rule The World really showcases the voice, and his craft at songwriting, would love to know what you think of him!

Michael, I've been following you for years but recently became a subscriber. I've greatly appreciated all the lessons and advice you've given to your followers, your site helps makes this world a better place. I'm requesting The Red Clay Strays because they are the most unique and authentic band I've seen in years. This band is such a breath of fresh air in this current world of homogenized, computer driven music. These guys have been burning up the road for years and they are just now getting the recognition they deserve. If Elvis, Jerry Lee Lewis and Johnny Cash got together, there's a good chance you would end up with the Red Clay Strays. They are the best American band on the road right now and they are just getting started. I know you'll be blown away by these guys.

Just came across this tune from Joe Bonamassa and it's a little different than his usual. More of a down-home blues vibe. What really stands out is his lead in this case. SUPER greasy (starts @ 3:20) and not his usual 32 notes per measure. Don't get me wrong, I wish I could play that fast but it can get tiring after a bit.
Thanks for considering this one. Just signed up as a lifetime member. Lots to learn here so thanks for your efforts.