Adam Rafferty - "Rock With You" - Michael Jackson - Solo Fingerstyle Acoustic Guitar

Greetings! I had been working on this one now for a few weeks prior to MJ's untimely death yesterday. What a drag!
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Thanks to KZbin I have fallen in love with his music all over again these past couple of years...since the original "Billie Jean" video I made. Tune after tune, I find MJ to be an amazing genius of music. Really!
It was only fitting to video and upload this song today, as it was the next on my list anyway! This is my musical prayer for MJ's soul, and for the comfort of his family who must be grieving terribly.
I hope you enjoy this music.
MJ You had a tough life, abusive parents, no childhood to speak of and lived with unbelievable stress and emotional damage. May your soul find peace and rest. (Farrah and Ed - may you find rest too...what a week this has been!)
Thank you for the grooves, the melody, the dancing and the soundtrack of my childhood. So many smiles, happy times and parties - even tears, made life feel like "technicolor" thanks to you, MJ.
I played this song on a Cole Clark Fat Lady Guitar (FL 2AC), and recorded audio on a Studio Projects C3 Mic into Digital Performer.
Enjoy, and contact me anytime!!!!
- Adam
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[@Iggypres]

Beautiful performance Adam ! It has style , it has groove , it has a spirit ! Iggy

[@ajsman1]

Naturally gifted artist and musician. I have a new favorite.

[@jonRmac76]

Man, I love how you don't just play these songs, you FEEL them, and that's what makes your playing so great. This is what I'm striving for (and I think what all musicians strive for) with my own music. I started playing guitar in high school back in the early 90's but I've gotten super rusty from lack of practice over the years. I've been watching your awesome videos and you've totally inspired me to pick up my guitar again, so thanks for sharing your music with us! You rock man!

[@cholectu]

There are all emotions of every melody in this song in your sound!!!!!! Incredible!!!!!!

[@fjaff]

That was great. I never stopped loving his music.

[@geebaucham]

This is my favorite MJ song, thank you for this Adam. R.I.P. Mike, forever missed, never forgotten...

[@uarethemusicinmeby]

good good good job..i love it...i could see the passion...you are gifted..

[@DaniellaFagan]

Beautiful!!!

[@duca991]

Notes simply make sense to you, man! That smooth groovy rythm of yours! I will never get or tired of listening to your simpleness! You make it seem easy, you surely let it (the music) come to you, as I can picture your expression!

[@swiney007]

absolutely flawless, and so soothing. it's great to see how "in to it" you really are, whilst you are playing. as a fellow mj fan, i'm sure even he would find this remarkable. thank you.

[@GeoffSurman]

A master, love it

[@MrGunn5]

thats so soothing to hear, thats awsome

[@ckeatin]

Beautiful tone, touch, and groove! And it's such a pleasure to see how much joy playing this music gives you! Best to you.

[@jnavarrete163]

Absolutely amazing

[@aside77]

nice arrangement...keep rocking! Long live MJ's legacy!!! thank u for this & god bless

[@allureon]

so fantastic....

[@OMGWUNSIU]

Adam, you never cease to amaze me!! So beautiful and fluid. I could live to be a thousand years old and never come close to that. I'm totally in awe man! Thanks so much for sharing your music with us mortals! Michael

[@apmirkin1481]

brilliant. i love this guys energy... sounds awesome

[@patipong]

wonderful feeling

[@geomango20]

really relaxing to the ears.. love it!

[@porenpen9120]

Pure feelings.

[@miguel50912]

Absolute bliss!!

[@matheusgarcia2461]

I won't say I abandoned guitar, but my practice nowadays couldn't be more casual compared to what it once was. Whenever I grab it, though, this is one of the songs I will definitely play; I learned it 13 years ago and it still feels so good to play! Thank you for this lifelong gift, Adam.

[@MikaelLilienthal]

I love your dynamics

[@slappywag]

I love the way you Skat in most yours songs...its great!

[@cetefil1]

Simply Excellent....

[@jmaiseep]

superb! super love it

[@xEBtje]

Waauw awesome, this is one of my favourites songs of micheal.

[@josephthomas4513]

Just Excellent Work Sir thank you

[@adamrafferty]

Wow thank you!

[@lalaloogi]

Beautiful.

[@neelshiv]

Love this jam, and really digging your version. Thanks.

[@ekko230]

Talent like yours and MJ's just keep reaffirming what I don't want to face... I am small and inconsequential. Beautifully done! You are a master.

[@JohnPitchers]

Nice guitar! I bought a Cole Clark Fat Lady II about a year ago. Love it completely.

[@retrotheband]

stellar guitar work

[@nericko28]

11 years after....Still one my favorite video on youtube

[@adamrafferty]

Oh man, thank you!

[@0035alephnull]

groovy, jazzy, cool and simply awesome! you may not be as famous as MJ but I would bet my million dollars (if I had any) that you can put a smile on people's faces just by listening to your guitar playing. thank you, adam. i am your devoted fan now and forever. to play with such finesse, subtlety and feelings puts you in a league of your own. clap! clap!

[@davespadaro]

Love it!

[@CSG1027]

I listen to this every day. Thank you

[@hamidfan]

you feel the music .. a great artist .. you love it.. me too... all the best dude.. keep on the great job

[@MrNathan791]

man you're great and i love your expression and emotion that you put in your playing. you're definitely a professional.

[@davegillplaysguitar]

Another amazing video Adam, THANK YOU. You're an inspiration. A very appropriate tune at such a sad time.

[@LeslieTarwater]

Mastery of actually using the instrument to express the tune (I always liked this one when it first came out) with justice done too.

[@awaldoster]

so much soul!

[@1bassman9]

Amazing timing,dynamics, and incredible technique. I've been playing this song for many years with just the chords, but your chord melody skills are absolutely superb. Again, wonderful job !!!

[@slownsilent]

Beautiful cover.

[@enderwigginsx]

i could listen to this guy jam ALL DAY. awsome!

[@snakeamine]

AMAZING...

[@bigdawgandrewm]

Adam YOU ROCK!!! Wonderful tribute, the King Would Thank You.

[@blessielikesstuff]

so awesome!

[@maxmilligan8734]

Just superb, such a great groove throughout.

[@justcallmesando]

Great great playing, and beautiful guitar too!

[@soullex007]

its so amazing how you play !!

[@Mandala125]

it's awesome! Michael would be proud! Rest in peace MJ!

[@Sabsmusic]

Speechless! I cant imagine how much you rehearse for it to flow out so beautifully and I really love that you are having so much fun playing this. Cheers Adam!

[@audiakbar2562]

Amazing.

[@valveman12]

Fantastic. Loved it

[@Danielle28796]

This is so awesome!!

[@moliba11]

pure sense of rythm so good great !!!!!

[@Cezarguitar]

Amazing!

[@ozguitarist1]

adam, your joy permeates through your fingers! Thanks mate

[@matthopkins2024]

I love just watching you. I can tell you love music because you are gone when you play dude. Music is beautiful. Keep it up. :)

[@Rhuarc]

Another great arrangement and performance. Groovin as always!!

[@ajiverson]

Thank You sir! You are such an inspiration! I love your work!

[@kikizworld808]

your soo good! this music is relaxing..i love this song tooo!!! so inspiring i wish i could play like u

[@cibellemarie]

AMAZING!

[@fittingly]

Good stuff, guy. Thanks for keeping the memory of Michael alive and well in our hearts and minds with this scintillating acoustic version of one of his classics.

[@mimosakhoo]

Very nice arrangement. Thanks for sharing.

[@luizvitale84]

Fantastic again!!

[@NicksJam]

Beautiful

[@luisane1549]

One of the beautifullest songs I have ever heard

[@minetrek]

that was soooooooooo awesome i like your guitar and you playing with it thank you man you make me happy thank you

[@cnaypa09]

this guy has so much soul! thanks for sharing!

[@jujutay]

flawless bro - beautiful

[@joebandana1]

It's the most amazing thing I can actually hear Michael in your lead lines. Incredible man.

[@springdom]

nice and smooth

[@sepidehtje]

your great. this made my day!!!! truly, thank you for the great music.

[@poivre0]

c 'est génial !!!! quel groove ! , quelle qualité de son ! , et quels gouts musicaux !!!! j' adore

[@philrafferty]

This is so fresh!!! An amazing tribute to the King of Pop.

[@albrtoLPR]

incredible

[@jacksparrow14]

i love this so much!!!

[@destrock2003]

uauuuuu!!! really incredible man! the best acoustic version i've heard for this version. Congratulations!!!

[@derekpillers9650]

Wow! Very cool. Smiled in amazement the whole time.

[@delledonne80]

my god! awesome

[@37melilu]

que bello! This is beautiful ..... as a Michael Jackson fan I can only say that you put the right feeling on this song. Very nice, rithmic and smooth the way you play it and this is not easy on a solo guitar, gracias.

[@domdabomb2009]

hey this is amazing. It sounds just like the real song but is also relaxing and calm...I agree a great tribute to Michael

[@hbeez87]

you are the best that ive seen on you tube hands down sir.........

[@Mikimikey]

Really really really good ! Sounds so great !

[@gextvedde]

I love the way you can take great songs that one would never believe could work on a solo guitar, slap some funk on them and then batter them in groove. Great work man.

[@denisepowell11]

I saw different videos but NONE compares to what yours is. Don't ever give up you're talent because you sure are gifted!! God gave you that gift and i love it. I also love guitar.:) i can't stop talking i LOVE IT!

[@tla3688]

AWESOME COVER!

[@bubbleiya]

amazing!!

[@encendio7]

Beautiful, thanks for putting up so many great videos. God Bless.

[@jst2909]

Superb!!!! Excellent job! Good stuff!

[@Phife54]

Awesome as always! Your playing is inspirational!

[@arfurlife]

a magical inspiring man. i salute you and your jaw dropping talent.

[@BOOREK100]

amazing.. r.i.p Michael

[@zae333]

Dude you are freaking GREAT!!! Definitely in my top 3!!!

[@CindyPeress]

Fabulous...

[@carmeljames9594]

amazing

[@noelkenny533]

hi adam before I bought ur DVD of Stevie WOnder I was happy just to play my 3 chords songs u have made the impossible possible on the guitar and u have made a lot of people. v happy thank u for ur hard work ur DVD is worth every penny