Adam Rafferty - Michael Jackson - Man in the Mirror - Solo Acoustic Fingerstyle Guitar

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"Man in the Mirror" by Michael Jackson. This was a #1 hit in 1988 when it was released off his 7th solo album, "Bad".
This has become a favorite of fingerstyle guitarists, and the first great arrangement of this came from Tuck Andress.
In developing this arrangement I avoided listening to Tuck Andress' version completely.
I wanted to see how I'd solve musical "problems / puzzles" and afterwards compare to his.
It's amazing to see someone approach a tune so differently.
Now that I have this arrangement, I plan to listen to Tuck's version closely to see what I left out and incorporate it into the next version of this one!
Enjoy!
Adam
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[@morebeauty]

man you capture the soul of the original in your guitar, that's a lot of heart

[@GuusMusic]

Been listening to this cover on and off for a couple years now. Such an inspiring cover, Adam! :)

[@adamrafferty]

Glad you like it!

[@danielsobkowiak4101]

So many years have past since I saw this and I must say it still captures my inner feelings every time I watch it. Thank yo Adam for your talent.

[@SisiStringer]

Still watching this. It has an element of country to it, just because of the guitar sound, it makes my soul cry...

[@BeauJames59]

Pure joy! Keep your light 🕯️ shining!

[@Woodzy13]

watching this and absolutely loving it!!!!! thank god youtube is around, getting back into the guitar is an absolute dream with people like this guy showing us the way!!!! big thumbs up mate cheers!!!

[@the_jevs]

yep. literally 12 years I keep coming back, love it Mr Rafferty, never gets old :)

[@MJISMYANGLE4LIFE]

you amaze me!!! great finger work like MJ is with foot work

[@erted24]

Congrats. This is real music played with full heart! This is what music is about.

[@ed28112]

I have got to have this tab!!!!! Absolutely one of your best arrangements yet. Especially since this song means so much to me, I have recently been committed to changing the man in my own mirror and this song reaches me deeply emotionally. Being able to play this song myself would, as you know, be spiritually healing.

[@YveD1986]

goes from the ear directly into the heart

[@amelierathipanya4447]

I really don't understand why this video does not have 1 million views yet. This version is amazing!

[@DrummerWIG]

Best guitar solo of man in the mirror. The groove and timing is perfect

[@reco45rs]

I don't know about playing guitar so much,but man...you play with a strong passion and a lot of joy. I was feeling little down , but now I feel better. thank you ^^

[@adamrafferty]

@huttyy FINALLY !!!! Someone noticed the Foxy Lady quote! Thank you.

[@neilmc250]

simply amazing, really like the feel of the arrangement another job well done Adam Neil

[@JusstinBoyd]

This is one of my absolutely favourite guitar arrangements of yours Adam. Truly inspiring and beautiful. What a gift.

[@ustabe]

Thanks so much for your postings. I am 60 and had been playing guitar for over 60 years. Had developed a similar style (although no where near as good as you) until 18 months ago, when I contracted shingles and am now unable to play due to long term nerve damage in my chord hand. Your playing has brought much joy to me. Thank you ever so much.

[@tmc2279]

Concise and in the pocket. I have been a follower for a while, but missed this one. Love it!

[@CraigRelyea]

Adam -- Brilliant, as always. You do a great job of showcasing MJ's under-appreciated ability to write timeless melodies (along, of course, with the funk that's the foundation for all of his music). Thanks again for the inspiration...

[@TomiPaldanius]

Great work Adam. I like your abilities to use the harmony and voice leading.

[@ramonitoagustinalba]

ok my friend im taking back my words. congratulations for the wonderful arrangement. U are a great artist

[@adamrafferty]

Ramonito- thank you so much 😊

[@ishta]

I love Tuck Andress and have seen him twice when they were still young. But @Adam Rafferty , your version is very easy to listen to yet wonderfully executed

[@DannyPage]

Killer man. Thoroughly enjoyed that.

[@adamrafferty]

Danny - thank you so much 😊

[@jackdellad4602]

Distinctive and masterful...Love it!

[@jaykaybi]

So pleased I found this video. I now have a project. And I'll be playin it on my Maton as well.

[@sofusjj]

Hi Adam!! First of all, Im seriously overwhelmed about how amazing you play the guitar and how elegant your arrangements are. I've been playing finger-style guitar for many years and Im familier with many good musicians, but never until now I came across one so refined and felt like you. Great inspiration. I hope to se a Michael Jackson DVD on your website one day....I know you cant give us your MJ-tabs due to legal restriction, but please keep on trying....we need it!!!!

[@meldy3719]

I was just looking for an acoustic version and hey! I got this. You indeed gave justice to this song. I will be waiting for your new fingerstyle videos. I like the way you play it. You inspried me the most. I'll show this to my friends!

[@Glenzor]

your feeling makes this performance... that said not meaning that the song didnt was great, it was amazing... but the feeling you expressing is rare and your viewers love it :) great work

[@BenjaminScottDavis]

I too was inspired to arrange this song and then learned about Tuck's version, which is great. You're doing some really great stuff in there. I always thought that some puzzles merited another look. I hope to post my own version on my youtube site soon. Good pickin!

[@coolboylulu]

Brilliant！！ I love all your videos of MJ's arrangements!!!!!!

[@dwttehuti6559]

I have always loved Tuck Andress version, but your really found a beautiful one !!! And I love the relax way you play it !

[@danielschiffer]

nice!!!

[@babinm]

I like the way you have a tone that let's the guitar do a lot of work for you and you let it happen. So many guitarist force technique with no tone or defeat it in the process.

[@TrevorMarty69]

Great arrangement, and I love Tuck. Magick and Music.

[@philrafferty]

The chorus of this is so pretty, and boy do I love that key change. Great job my man.

[@neilmc250]

what can isay that has not been said in the past..... without a doubt one of the best fingerstyle players on the circuit....... Although im sure even Adam will admit, Tommy is the macdaddy of acoustic fingerstyle Love that arrangement, keep posting, hope u come to the UK soon Neil

[@Noble36]

That was just AWESOME!!!!!! Thanks for posting!

[@travbrack]

Stunningly beautiful arrangement, masterfully performed. Cheers mate.

[@chriscortez7010]

beautiful rendition. breathtaking...

[@HC_GUITAR]

Stunning!! Really enjoyed that, could not stop bobbing my head along to it...cheers

[@katanaboy995]

Thank you Adam sooo much. You have sold me this guitar

[@euro2795]

yyeeahh!! i was waiting for this! one of my favorite MJ songs! and your arrrangement and performing are perfect as usual! Thank you, Adam!

[@salcarusomusic]

HEY ! Adam , I have been subscribed to your newsletter/email lesson for about 1.5 years ... love it man , thanx !! Your renditions are great . You must have a lot of angels watchin' over you : there are 'orbs' all over this video ... Peace / blessings , Sal

[@MrAOdom1966]

I've listen to everyone from Jimi Hendrix to Eddie Van Halen, Michael Hedges to Tommy Emmanuel, and from Abba to Metallica. I know that when I wat to hear an acoustic version you are as reliable as any. KZbin has allowed me to discover Edgar Cruz and another favorite guitarist of mine, you ... Adam Rafferty

[@MrAlanAdair]

great ! thank you for sharing your talent

[@DiePonyfarm]

Adam, your performance is beautiful!

[@staffansvahn]

Sweet arrangement, masterfully played! Super! Best wishes Staffan

[@MrStuClark]

Hey Adam,beautiful as always with the great AR Groove and jazz harmony. Looks like your picking up on the Orbs that are in my videos.I only just had this pointed out to me and not sure what they are, but Im sure its a good thing. I hope you come and stay with us again next year in the UK !

[@SinceWeMet89]

Adam please make a lesson video of this piece! It sounds so amazing!

[@dhikayudhaperdana8161]

Thanks for uploading, you have played beautiful song and arrangement

[@BlackMambaPANIC]

absolutely fantastic. adam, you've done it again!

[@bohmaniac]

Excellent, very detailed arrangement I can tell you've put down quite a lot of work on it!

[@jse112584]

great arrangement of this classic tune!

[@tim.lancaster1029]

@Neversleeps1979 it's michael coming back down to listen to a majestic version of his beautiful song

[@YechanSong]

Holy crap you are genuinely so so so good!

[@Rhuarc]

Best version I've heard since Tuck Andress. Amazing!!

[@agustinamigo]

wow, another epic arrangement. You play your guitar with so much love... it's always a pleasure to listen to your videos. Agustin

[@extemine01]

best cover on the net :) I love your playing, Greetings from Belgium

Great Michael, great Adam! 👏

[@laughs321]

Adam, Frank M told us you recorded this during our last class. Nice Hendrix tribute at 3:55. Foxy Lady? You always amaze me with the emotion you capture in your arrangements ...you continually inspire me!! Frank the Badd

[@StudioHough]

I can only dream of playing finger style, truly beautiful rendition. Regards Ian

[@bigtongb]

Fingerstyle Guitar Master ...wonderful Performance~

[@BoeckmannLudwig]

That's really great, Adam! Both version stand for itself. You found your own voice on this song! That counts! Best wishes, Bernd

[@opti420sk]

awesome playing. Love the style as always!

[@74hodag]

One word.....Superb!!

[@lydian77]

u never cease to amaze me.... u really make me push myself... tanks :)

[@Marc1414]

This is fantastic I got right into your groove. Wicked cover! I'm tempted to post a piano cover now, so great to listen to. Again Kudos to You!!!!

[@sophie15910]

That is AMAZING.

[@37melilu]

May I say Mr Rafferty....you are such a great player, what a great version I just love it !!! what a feeling. just great, ... love U MJ

[@dominikkostolnik774]

Hey Adam! Perfect performance, so emotional! Really well done :) Nice Hendrix touch ^^ Can't wait to see you the next time performing in Austria!! greetings, Dominik

[@CarlDonohue]

That's a great version, Adam; really enjoyed it man, thanks for the inspiration. Cheers

[@AlexanderLevinson]

Great, as usually! Thanks a lot, Adam!

[@jankaya6928]

You're doin so well Adam!

[@tedfarris5408]

oh my god sooooooooooooooooooooo wonderful thank you!

[@adamrafferty]

Thank you Ted! 😊

[@Berétil]

Awesome thanks made!

[@PaoloFrigo]

Amazing arrangement!

[@sasuwayne]

thanks alot for sharing this Adam! ...awesome cover!

[@Dominik22IN]

Great work!!! Tuck Andress' version maybe sounds a bit more like the original sometimes, but this version has the original Adam Rafferty sound, which I like so much! :) Fantastic groove!

[@EinGitarrist]

Wow, so beautiful!

[@adamrafferty]

***** Thanks Gordon!

[@iamlindavilela]

Beautiful!

[@HutRati]

้hey, is that foxy lady in the last part? Loveeeeeeee this!

[@lookforthetruth9187]

You are so nice :) Sounds lovely. Thanks for this.

[@seaweevil]

my favorite MJ song... arranged with a spice of Hendrix... awesooommeee

[@JohannMay]

Very very beautiful your arrangement.Didn`t see that you play that tune as well. All the best ,Johann

[@ed28112]

I gotta have this tab, I've already learned part of this by watching. I love the use of the harmonics in the beginning, very creative fingering. Can't wait to get it all figured out. I could do it a lot faster if you were using a little higher speed video. I like this arrangement better than Tucks and Benson plays it too fast, wrong timing for such a talented guitarist. Adam your not just a great guitarist, your an excellent creative arranger and you express your awesome talent with such emotion that you bare your soul. You are within my top best guitarists list. I simply love your work.

[@RODER1CK]

loving those 7#9 grooves!

[@sairro]

wow, this is awesome. once more you prooved your ability to create arrangements which exactly nail the spirit of the song ... quite a enjoyment listening to this one. :-)

[@kafogahoga]

You are amazing! Truly beautiful.

[@blake1405]

Amazing as always Mr. Rafferty. One of my faves from Michael :) You definitely did it justice!

[@LiamE69]

Awesome Adam.

[@SealOfStyle]

This is my very favorite MJ Song and you do it MORE THAN Justice! AWESOME really awesome you have 2 new fans, Myself and my 9 yr old son!!!

[@23pair]

Perfection, thy name is Adam!!

[@thomasbrenner8013]

To the point - just great !

[@Jello9675]

i love how lost your soul gets in your guitar. i use to be able to do that but some where i lost it.

[@stonealonex]

Your MJ covers are so good! Thanks, Adam! I'm always waiting for your new vids

[@creamsykle]

He is rocking so hard he is knocking the dust off the ceiling!

[@mertschmidtbusinessandmind5920]

adam youre amazing i love this you let my heart smile white youre music and my mind is free i love it man keep going youre the best

[@adamrafferty]

Guitar Man thank you!

[@majo9618]

Amaaaaaazing

[@jrgoldman8065]

amazing Job