All Along the Watchtower - Jimi Hendrix/John Mayer | Full Cover/Improv

[@seanmannguitar]

Hey everyone! If you would like to learn this song check out my All Along the Watchtower online guitar course. Full tabs and backing track are included as well as over 2.5 hours of exclusive lessons content breaking down the piece. Follow the link for more info - seanmannguitartuition.teachable.com/p/all-along-the-watchtower

[@ivortheenginedriver4264]

I hear a lot of Mark Knopfler in there, and that's a very cool thing.

[@dillathehun]

What gauge strings are you using mate?

[@michaeldavis4746]

Amazing talent Sean! I am so impressed! I think that if Jimi could rise from the grave he would be extremely pleased with you! I have turned so many players onto you and all are just... BLOWN AWAY! Do you give lessons? God Bless you Sean!

[@basinatorfullet]

I would love to but I can’t even play guitar and wouldn’t no where to start, love this so much though I’m jelous

[@donovan4437]

@@basinatorfullet Do you own a guitar? The best place to start is somewhere simple, like getting comfy with the guitar/pick and other beginner concepts - doing it consistently too.

[@terryharrison6915]

I have nothing else to say except absolutely marvellous 😮

[@MikeBleathman-c7g]

Beautiful playing. I love the slickness of his playing, and seemingly endless ideas.My old 72 year old ears, hear the ghosts of Jimi, Albert, Stevie Ray, John Mayer, of course, and many more. What a talent, and a tone hound too.

[@seanmannguitar]

Thanks a lot!!

[@williamSchmidhuber01]

John Mayer hasn't passed yet🤔

[@2010RSHACKS]

John Mayer is definitely Dead

[@brettzimmerman4566]

Clapton too!!

[@lukas5402]

It's just a matter of time that the algorithm picks up on your videos and your subscriber count blows up. Keep up the great work!

[@Hickeroar]

He’s gained 2k in the last two weeks. I think it’s happening! 😍

[@seanmannguitar]

🤞

[@A-Wa]

Best of luck to hin! deserves it

[@billyd9533]

It’s working, I’ve found Sean’s videos over the past couple of weeks. I follow countless KZbin guitarists and Sean is right up there with the best IMO

[@freddythecherryjones]

Wish the same could happen to me! Killer guitar videos on my page. Just starting out.

[@marcomaggi908]

Technique and clarity, hard work and devotion. That's the way. Standing ovation to perfection.

[@rev.tedtollefson512]

WAY more than cover.....clarity, imagination, respect and fun. He's quick but doesn't lose the feeling between the notes.....BRAVO!

[@seanmannguitar]

🙏

[@Nichole-Kerr]

I love the way you articulated Sean’s playing ❤

[@peterjg1952]

I'm 70 now and have listened to Jimi for 55+/- years. I keep coming back to this. Sean's playing is just superb! No matter how far you go Sean, or wherever you go with your music - never lose that "wail"!

[@seanmannguitar]

Cheers Peter!

[@nigeljones482]

Dude you killed it, Wow, holy cow, so clean, Jimi has just got to be smiling

[@ginopini8503]

Holy s*** I just witnessed a masterclass in blues-rock soloing and I need to catch my breath

[@johnkenney501]

Your skills could take you to being one of the best in the world. Its scary to think that you will continue to get even better at your craft with time. And in time the world will know your name, no doubt. Keep on.

[@seanmannguitar]

🙏

[@scorpionguitars8190]

For sure, what he said 🙌🏼

[@cameronwhitemusic6]

Unlikely considering rock isn't mainstream anymore.

[@beauabumgarner]

So true best version I have ever seen. Paid true homage so tasteful and talented. Thank you

[@MOAB-UT]

@@cameronwhitemusic6 Debbie downer.

[@MackDaddyVic]

I hope a lot of you watching this guys videos do realize he is one of the best guitar players alive. He’s right up there with the best of the best. The fact that he’s not wildly famous is beyond me. I’ve watched hundreds and hundreds of guitarists in my life and there’s only a handful of guys that play with this much flavor and attention to detail. Sean Mann is one of the very few.

[@robertkoehler1641]

Definitely!!

[@mikeharter4668]

OMG❤

[@mikeharter4668]

Bro figure out how to get a gig at the slippery Noodle in Indianapolis Indiana damn I'd love to hear you live

[@fred3893]

Please, Please, PLEASE do a full course on this. It is absolutely brilliant.

[@rivers9957]

I agree

[@pg4987]

I agree. Best All Along the Watchtower guitar cover on youtube

[@fred3893]

Thank you so much for doing this as a course. It is fantastic. You explain things clearly in a very friendly manner. I have got the first verse and solo down, but I enjoy playing it so much that I just repeat it over and over again so I have not yet started on verse two. Thanks again.

[@MOAB-UT]

@@fred3893Agreed. I am doing the course now. Taking my time- drilling the blues and root notes in all positions before diving in any further- then I will learn the riffs. I also bundled his SRV Blues course as well. I am not in any rush. What is good about his lessons is you can take your time and reply as much as you want...and I think it comes with tabs and tracks to boot! Did you finally learn the entire jam?

[@fred3893]

​@@MOAB-UT I am about halfway through the second verse. It is going to take me a long time to get this down because I have decided that I want to take it a phrase at a time and not to move on until I can play each phrase with a similar sense of confidence that Sean does. To me, his attack and the ease with which he turns phrases into a seamless whole are the things I want to try and incorporate into my playing. As you say, there is no rush. Cheers.

[@andrewstpierre4837]

Breathtaking. Leo Fender could have had no idea that when he came up with the Stratocaster it was ultimately to provide for THIS! Just an inspired rendition. Thank you. Mr. Mann. Your playing just continues to amaze and create joy.

[@michaelpal7641]

Back for another view-I showed this to a "Hendrix" lover. In his words "The most perfect version in that it didn't hide the fact it was just melody and no vocals"! Tonight I watched his right hand-both sides of the brain are firing in this dude!! Love this video!!

[@seanmannguitar]

🤘🤘

[@rettillanri4reisiii28ieie6]

This what i call guitar god

[@sandorzoltangergely]

Egyetértek veled👍🏻🎸

[@jamesbenson1579]

Hate 2 say it...but this guy blows Clapton outta the water!!😮😮😮

[@nonboel]

This is perhaps the best and most sophisticated (and well-played) cover-work ever done. I particularly like the nod at John Mayers performance at the Crossroads festival at 4:21. That exact sequence made me forever fall in love with JM’s playing. Double popped polo collars and a mean head-bop. Awesome work!

[@seanmannguitar]

Cheers man!

[@gagandeepsachdeva4096]

is there a recording of JM's Crossroads performance of AATW somewhere?

[@tennisiswonderful]

Wow!!!!!! EDIT: I confess, I wrote "Wow" only 40 seconds in. Now, after I've seen the whole video, "Wow" doesn't BEGIN to cover how good this is. I don't know how I'm going to explain to my kids why this is the only song we are listening to in the car for the next 2 weeks.

[@seanmannguitar]

😂 cheers John!

[@jtahlstrom4567]

The tone, the fills, the timing, everything was so perfect! One day I will get to this level of pure skill I hope!

[@seanmannguitar]

Thanks a lot!!

[@MOAB-UT]

It won't happen. Stick to your Jeep and outdoor lifestyle...nothing wrong with that. I suggest you head over to Moab, UT with that Jeep. Bring your guitar! It's epic playing out at Chicken Corners high above the Co. river. FYI- I play too and I am pretty good...nowhere near the level of this dude either and I never will be.

[@michaelblankenau6598]

I like it when people are objective . All the practice in the world won't make up for innate talent . Very few could reach this level .

[@MOAB-UT]

@@michaelblankenau6598Very true but with a good instructor, practice, good gear and a belief that anything is possible, you might suprise yourself. I used to be pretty bad but these days I am not so bad. It took time and effort. I agree that for some, it comes much easier.

[@jdthompson123]

Amazing, literally amazing. Jimi and Stevie Ray will be dancing to this one.

[@seanmannguitar]

🙌🙌🙌

[@zachallen6256]

I get so much more motivated to practice daily by watching you than I do watching really famous people perform. I may never get as good as this but getting good enough to have fun playing the music you want to is at least attainable.

[@davidhay3380]

Think my strat is broke doesn’t make the sounds yours does…

[@seanmannguitar]

Haha!

[@castnoshadow82lr48]

😂 my strat has the same issue

[@Jonny_Jamz]

Gotta tune it to Eb. Then it’ll sound closer😮

[@thehomefront1905]

Mines just gone up for sale on ebay.

[@mickuyleman802]

​@@Jonny_Jamz or maybe they got a shitty amp? I make a shitty guitar Sing.. You gotta improvise.

[@rockincoltsify]

This guy should have MILLIONS of subscribers. WOW!!!!!

[@SammyP843]

Definitely, he's really good

[@StephSancia]

I bought this vinyl EP in Hounslow London 10 weeks after Jimi passed and Voodoo Child went to #1 in the charts of the UK. I was a 16 year old spring chicken 😂 The vinyl had 1 main song on 1 side and 2 on the other. Voodoo Child and then Hey Joe and All along The Watchtower. I always say a cover is just so COOL when you listen and you not only get reflective goosebumps but it literally mentally takes you back to those times when the original was created and this AWESOME cover did just that. This is just absolute Magic (and I'd go back to the 1970s in a Heartbeat. Subbed with pure Gratitude for the Vibes Experience ✌️🔥🙏

[@Paul_-sn9cq]

I never leave comments, but bro had to give U kudos,, one of the best cover/improv I've heard of jimi yet.

[@seanmannguitar]

Cheers man

[@davidsiegeld576]

CRAZY!!!!!!! Takes the song to another level while remaining true to the core of the soulfullness of Jimi's cover.

[@seanmannguitar]

Thanks David!

[@MichelleAntoinetteGardumal]

A tear drop from my blue eyes

[@garethowen6701]

This guy is in another world. I’ve seen a few of his videos and man fuck out of this world. And he is so fast playing. ❤love it.

[@Cosmic-Wanderer]

This is unbelievable. Proper special 🪄

[@jeffrey7663]

Watching and listening to Sean Mann with his sunburst strat takes me to the best place in my head...no drugs involved.

[@claudebuysse7482]

I heard so many versions of that song and each musician try to do with his own style. This one is very talented ! I like it !

[@doctaj.2571]

I'm literally putting this on every morning when I wake up. I'm waking up hearing it in my head so I have to put it on to actually hear it. Everyone is asleep. But they won't be for long. It's just too good man!

[@seanmannguitar]

Cheers!!

[@Nichole-Kerr]

Wow the same thing is happening to me! It’s in my head when I wake up and when I close my eyes at night!

[@michaelpal7641]

So fraking Good, it aint even funny!! He's got tone for days. Just the right inflections and phrasing. Every once in a while-Your lucky to come across a talent like this! Well Done Mr. Mann, Well Done!!!!!

[@seanmannguitar]

Cheers Michael!

[@livvo7948]

If this was 30 years earlier it would’ve been called the pioneering moment of guitar. Phenomenal job.

[@seanmannguitar]

Cheers dude!

[@WotRuTalkanabit]

Dont wanna be a downer but try 50-60 years earlier, 30 years ago was the 90’s

[@livvo7948]

@@WotRuTalkanabit nah you’re right, I’m thinking I’m still on the year 2000 or something, I’m aware SRV was doing this in the mid 80’s.

[@AndyBarbosa96]

One of the most original covers of this anthemic guitar song..... Well done, original but still faithful. SRV would be proud of you!

[@MOAB-UT]

This is Jimi Hendrix but he does mean covers of SRV- as good really.

[@DMTsmoke]

@@MOAB-UT No, this is Bob Dylan.

[@RajeevNandiMusic]

Sean ..You have no idea how much just one video of yours impacts us to pickup the guitar back up again. Your talent on the strings is unrivaled. I'd love to take up one of your courses soon and learn from the master himself .Keep rocking mate !

[@seanmannguitar]

Thank you!

[@RajeevNandiMusic]

@@MOAB-UT oh yes I actually pulled off little wing the other day because I tend to spend considerable time on things that matter rather than being condescending to people on the internet for no reason. Do better buddy

[@MOAB-UT]

@@RajeevNandiMusic No worries mate. I was just curious if you did it. Guitar is great- I was hoping you did. I know we all get busy with life. There was a time when I stopped playing. You should give it a go. Cheers.

[@MrPhipper]

Only been playing for a month or two and whenever I lose motivation, I watch videos like these to get me back in the groove… great job man!

[@seanmannguitar]

Cheers dude! Keep at it!

[@danielstevens8348]

This might be the best version of this song I've ever heard

[@seanmannguitar]

Cheers Daniel!

[@dagreif187]

Can't beat Jimi but damn good

[@dwightgentz1302]

The best rendition of "Watch Tower" I have ever heard!!!

[@Nichole-Kerr]

Me too! Without vocals, as an instrumental, it’s sublime! In fact when I slot this in to my original set, I won’t sing , I’ll do my best to play as well as Sean. Of course not exactly, I’ll make it mine but I’ll be close as Sean as I am in love with his version ,

[@jeffrey7663]

Not talking about power cords...just strumming 2 strings toghether at times when soloing...i love it! Thank you Mr. Mann!

[@searz1799]

This is probably the best version of the song I’ve heard in a while, tone is amazing and the use of the whole neck is amazing

[@theParacosmBroadcast]

the feeling I get when I hear the guitar played this well is one of the reasons I am still alive. I think I am going to melt whatever servers your videos are stored on.

[@Whiplashor]

That is one of the best things I’ve ever seen! Your skills as a guitarist are jaw-dropping, not just on a technical level but in terms of musicality & soul. Incredible!

[@seanmannguitar]

Thanks Chris!

[@JamesFolkers]

GOOD LORD MAN! That was fantastic - took my breath away - thank you for sharing!

[@rdc1455]

What an outstanding version of all along the watchtower your phrasing and melody lines are spot on your tone is definitely the driving force to making this song so driving. Thanks for the rush!!

[@seanmannguitar]

Cheers for watching!

[@MOAB-UT]

Try not to use the word driving twice in the same sentence- it sounds bad- I mean pretty bad. Otherwise I agree with you. Yep- the boy is good. Real good.

[@ahmadbilal7502]

You absolutely killed it dude. Listening to it repeat. Jimi and Mayer gotta be smiling while hearing this

[@cjsmith8319]

I always love watching Mayer covers. Love that John is getting the recognition he deserves. Excellent work, sir!

[@seanmannguitar]

Thanks!

[@jamescrinnion8240]

That was so good I'm sure I'll watch it a couple hundred thousand more times!

[@seanmannguitar]

Cheers James!

[@funcmed86]

OMG this was godly! One of the best covers ive heard in my life

[@PhilBot4OOO]

At 26k views i feel like I'm here before the main crowd! I think I can speak for every bedroom guitarist and probably every pro too, every single one of us wants to be able rip like Jimi Hendrix. and very very very few ever get to. It's literally the dream when you start playing the guitar to eventually get to that level, but so many of us just don't get there. Outstanding work and I look forward to more! Some Gary Moore please!

[@seanmannguitar]

I think you’re right! I always had that goal in mind anyway. Cheers for watching man!

[@johnlewis6412]

This is really a great cover of All Along the Watchtower....one of my favorite songs ever. I was lucky enough to see Hendrix live in Charlotte in 1969 with my best friend Jim Howard. I will never forget it and still one of the highlights of my life. Once again, great cover !

[@seanmannguitar]

Wish I could have seen him! Thanks for watching

[@eternalechoes4635]

Holy mother of Christ, it’s one of the best cover I have ever heard. I only dream to play like this. Top notch mate. Love from India.

[@seanmannguitar]

Thank you 🙏

[@glennmartin4232]

Wow, awesome. Loved the lick at 5:40. Sounded epic. Has to be one of the greatest Rock songs.

[@seanmannguitar]

True! Thanks!

[@billseldenright9078]

Dude, that is absolutely the best version of this sound ever!!

[@BerndLeischner-b2t]

The same meanig like you this guy rocks

[@alienaxe]

I’ve been following you for a few months now you are one of the most tasteful guitar players that leave me in awe ! …. I wish I learned to play like you and I am most grateful to listen to you a lot

[@johnkenney501]

Request: SRV life without you.

[@seanmannguitar]

👌

[@richardlangdown4463]

Stunning playing. Best version of this on KZbin!!!

[@seanmannguitar]

Thanks a lot!

[@richardlangdown4463]

Great tone..... Better than John Mayor!!!

[@chilldude30]

You've got such a clean style with your right hand. So composed and delicate and slick. Really amazing stuff.

[@Alloy7]

This is wonderful! You took the tone and style of the original, and made it new. Good job!

[@SjaakShirly6559]

“Can you tab this out for us please?” A question you get a lot I think. I am totally blown away. Never mind the tabs. Keep posting please!

[@seanmannguitar]

Cheers bro!

[@andrewchapman7907]

There really are no words to describe how good this is! I am sure Jimi himself would love this. You really deserve a bigger audience.

[@fredmonstagram]

This is the greatest cover of All Along the Watchtower I have seen. Rock on bro, rock on.

[@seanmannguitar]

Cheers man! That means a lot!

[@bnastali]

How great is this? Taking a classic and spinning it so the vocal is instrumentalized is fantastic. I will sign up for more.

[@seanmannguitar]

Thanks!

[@rangeofmotion5993]

Killer job! The tone and JM influence is spot on

[@randydean888]

I. Am. Obsessed. With your musical sensibilities. Super tasty links & runs, and I love the fact that you shred without having to play the arpeggio and tapping card. Your years of practice have come to a delicious fruition. Play on, master!

[@seanmannguitar]

Cheers for watching!

[@MattH1051]

Sean, I have to say man - very impressed by your playing and melodic approach to a classic.

[@xcalibur1011]

you're definitely the guitar MANN! All Along The Watchtower.🎼🎸 Jimi certainly would have love hearing you play it for him.

[@jobama9909]

holy sht this better blow up this blew my mind. definitely listening to this version from now own

[@seanmannguitar]

Thanks for watching/listening!

[@kendallcovell9386]

I hit the like button before I even watched the video. I've been looking forward to this cover for a while and now here it is!!

[@johnmcentegart007]

Wow... You are one of the best players and interpreters of Hendrix I have ever come across.

[@seanmannguitar]

Appreciate that!

[@MadeMusicMe]

I bought a strat and a fine tube amp but i can't play. ... but i never give up......play..play..play... I love the playing from Sean.

[@seanmannguitar]

Thanks!

[@petert1207]

I think the jury has come to a verdict this is officially the best cover of All along the watchtower on KZbin!

[@seanmannguitar]

🙏

[@DMTsmoke]

Everybody knows Jimi Hendrix made the best cover of this song.

[@varundsr4512]

I watch jimi/jm video all day and this is by far the most mind blowing stuff I've come across. Huge respect man

[@seanmannguitar]

Thanks man!

[@jimamsden]

Fantastic version of this iconic song. I particularly like they way you keep the distortion to the minimum needed for the song. Also like your right hand approach keeping you hand moving to the groove of the song. Happy subscriber!

[@seanmannguitar]

Cheers Jim! And thanks for the sub!

[@jackrice3594]

Wow! This popped up randomly and this video has absolutely blown me away. An exceptional improvisation of an iconic rendition of an iconic song.

[@edigabrieli7864]

Hard to put a spin on such a classic but you nailed it. Well done!

[@cavallopazzo4744]

I don't know why but for me this remains your most beautiful❤🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸 song ever.

[@seanmannguitar]

Thanks!

[@Chazb83]

My brother that was badass one of the best I've heard of that song!!!!🎸

[@guypierce6323]

Majestic. So many nowadays think lead guitar belongs to the bridge pickup. Thank you. Appreciate all the work and dedication that went into this rendition.

[@seanmannguitar]

Cheers man

[@CharlesLately]

Masterpiece - you raised the bar so high - not easy to cover one of the best songs of all times (if not the best). Congrats.

[@thehaggis2010]

Absolutely fantastic, I could hear Jimi coming through your strings! Excellent!

[@seanmannguitar]

🙌

[@angelriesco666]

Te lo tengo que poner en Español… Bestial! Que sonido tío, que limpieza, de las mejores impro de KZbin. Absolutely incredible sound dude!

[@AS-ps1fn]

Now, that's simply perfect! Absolutely stunning!

[@MrJab-hv1wt]

This cover is totally insane!!! You could post it each day if you want, I will listen it each time! I’ve no words to say how talented you are! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻🔥🔥🔥

[@seanmannguitar]

Haha thanks man!

[@josephdow5428]

So much natural talent with the notes and feel. Amazing!

[@philipbrougham6360]

Definately one of the best versions on here ..

[@seanmannguitar]

Thanks!

[@jimallen2159]

The greatest rock song ever written

[@seanmannguitar]

It’s up there 🤘

[@John--]

10/10 playing, tone, strat, everything!

[@seanmannguitar]

Cheers!

[@nitroboy4342]

I practice everyday in order to have a technical ability in the same level of yngwie malmsteem, but as I stumbled across your video, I've come to the realization that I also want to have the same "feeling" to the guitar as you have showed in this video. Keep up the good work, mate!

[@seanmannguitar]

Thanks for watching!

[@markreeves6521]

Tremendous playing - wonderful tone

[@MarkDenny-t3d]

Simply superb, feel, tone, technique, the lot.

[@geoffreyblackwood1400]

This was just what a needed today! Love when someone makes me do a stink face while listening! Tasty, tasty playing 😋

[@seanmannguitar]

Appreciate it!!

[@MarkGardner66Bonnie]

WOW!... Your chops...and your tone are FREAKIN PERFECT! Thank you for sharing!

[@jcs1122]

Love listening / watching such an incredible performance -- thanks for doing this.

[@stuartrichens724]

My hair stands up to this. I’m learning this one but won’t play improv like this for many years, probably never will!

[@enricovillela7471]

Holy fuck, the best version of this song! Nailed it 🔥

[@Fistfull1990]

Very, very nice... lots of Clapton-ish touches in there (hammer-ons, vibrato, minor notes, etc.).

[@rudyruiz40]

Man Oh Man Sean! All that emotion! Flawless playing my friend!

[@seanmannguitar]

Cheers Rudy!

[@Gregory_TheWatchman]

So, the musical influences I hear are Jimi (of course), Stevie Ray, Clapton, John Mayer, and a touch of Albert King. Seems like they all come from the same family tree anyway with their own personal stamp...🤪 Loved this rendition Sean Mann! Absolutely loved it.👍🏾

[@seanmannguitar]

Thanks mate!

[@shaldongabriel1413]

Man your tone and playing is so smooth and relaxing to listen to!

[@lonnieelliott9833]

Great job Sean!

[@seanmannguitar]

Thanks!