The fact that someone named Andy Wood did a cover of a Layne Era song is awesome in of itself. But the fact that Rooster (which features PEAK Layne Staley vocals) was on the same album as the song Would? ( Which was written for Layne's friend Andrew Wood) Is just awesome. As an AIC fan and a fan of musical history this is just purely amazing. RIP Layne Staley forever the legend. And RIP Mother Love Bones Andrew Wood (figured I'd better put the bands name with him)
@aggit82 ай бұрын
Exactly! Honestly I never heard of THIS Andy Wood but it drew me in and here it is! What cool coincidences here! Huge AIC fan since they hit. Especially Layne. RIP
@andywoodmusic2 ай бұрын
the overlap of everything you just told me goes deeper than I realized! im just a big AIC fan, thank you for this history lesson!
@ssginfinitegoax2 ай бұрын
@@andywoodmusic keep up the good work and not a problem at all! My kids love it too which is great because my oldest was born on Layne's birthday which is the 22nd of August so honestly all the coincidence is just amazing and seriously incredible! I told my twitch followers to check it out and they love it too
@teedub1272 ай бұрын
I worked and partied with Layne and Jerry just before they signed the contract until they quit to go on tour. Needless to say they were my favorite band from Seattle's Grunge era and one of my favorite bands, ever. RIP Layne and Andrew, both of you are truely missed.
@jamesbaxterandthebeachball70052 ай бұрын
Nice
@lyricbread2 ай бұрын
This slaps harder than Will Smith.
@midnightrambler80652 ай бұрын
Suprized people still talk about that 😂
@tylertapp1312 ай бұрын
You should hear the original.
@IzzyMann2 ай бұрын
LOOOOOOOOOOOOOL WOW! Legit made me laugh! Well done
@tomdyke46562 ай бұрын
😂
@SuperBroncosguyАй бұрын
My sister slaps harder than Will Smith
@EVEROSFP12 ай бұрын
Oh!THAT Rooster! What a song!
@andywoodmusic2 ай бұрын
@@EVEROSFP1 it’s really a fantastic song.
@davismize2 ай бұрын
Killed it my fren! That brought back my Lalapalooza ATL experience. I thank you for that. I dig it. Great sound.
@sotirios68822 ай бұрын
I hope Jerry Cantrell sees this. That was incredile brother ROCK ON 🎸
@collinjamesguitar2 ай бұрын
I’m sure he already has. Andy is pretty well known in the guitar community! Jerry probably follows him honestly
@AhYesIndeedItsFunTime2 ай бұрын
@@jocosaway3676 uhhh I bet you he isn't, check out Andy's originals, smokes anything you could ever even comprehend, let alone play
@KwntnWhat-we8yb2 ай бұрын
I'm lying here on my back after surgery. My Uncle sent me this video. I am so amazed and all I want to do is get up and move. Such a beautiful to tribute and rendition of an awesome song.
@andywoodmusic2 ай бұрын
@@KwntnWhat-we8yb this is a helluva post. Heal up my friend, wherever you are. Thank you for the comment, music is powerful stuff🙏🏻
@KwntnWhat-we8yb2 ай бұрын
Thank you so much for your encouragement. I just amazed you took the time to read and respond. You and I seem to know 2 people, Geoff and Jim. I was so amazed to see pictures of you 3 together. Thank you again for such a beautiful and tasteful recording.
@timpierceguitar2 ай бұрын
This is so good that...I forget I'm listening to guitar...I'm just IN it...Very rare, Way to go Andy🔥🔥
@andywoodmusic2 ай бұрын
thanks so much Tim!!
@KathyNewton-i9cАй бұрын
This was something very Special. Wow!!!
@djSmokeShowАй бұрын
Those tones, those bends, so awesome.
@carsonfee19642 ай бұрын
Brother this is one of my all-time favorite tunes. You kill it with taste and style.
@andywoodmusic2 ай бұрын
Thanks my dude. It’s just a great great song.
@Danilo-qk2gw2 ай бұрын
This took me to places. That's the power of music. Specially great american guitar music: took me to a NY skyline having a good whisky as I admired the city, then it broke down to I driving fast on a LA highway running from a lost love. Then it took me back to my childhood, dreams and hopes. And then to think how far we came as humanity, and a touch of future by the end: where are we going next. Surreal tones out of these Strato and Tele. Been playin guitar from 22 years but generally don't appreciate instrumental guitarrist music, maybe Satriani sometimes. But I definetely am going for this album. A pleasure to meet you Mr. Wood, thanks for this tremendous ride.
@andywoodmusic2 ай бұрын
@@Danilo-qk2gw thank you for such kind words, I hope you enjoy the new album!
@ericwatson7531Ай бұрын
Well said, I've replayed and shared this multiple times and it is the total true feeling music and video thanks again Andy
@user-cv2zb1xg6pАй бұрын
Everytime I hear this song I think of the 101st airborne division
@dennismarin23512 ай бұрын
This version is pure gold.
@kellysmith11442 ай бұрын
He's got some incredible tone!
@paulillingworth902 ай бұрын
Came looking for a comment on that tone!
@bevandavidmusic6599Ай бұрын
That he has!
@ratter5312 ай бұрын
Andy Wood is the best of the best. He is beyond amazing.
@mikecorey83702 ай бұрын
Got the new album today. This is an absolute monster of an album. This will be played constantly. I truly believe this is the greatest instrumental album I've ever heard. Grand slam, Andy.
@paulthomlinson27532 ай бұрын
Andy Wood is the coolest, baddest, friendliest, most generous guitar virtuoso anywhere to be found. Thanks for this goodness brother! WOW!
@Chronic_meshuggah_face2 ай бұрын
Tasteful and just fuggin masterfully played..! Thank you for keeping a classic alive
@johnglover44532 ай бұрын
Gotta be honest here. Clicked on this, wondering WHO was going to sing this classic timeless song. When it was "a guitar", was disappointed, but still stuck around to see what was what. F@#k, Wow! Colour me appeased, if not subdued entirely! Stellar!! Epic!! That guitar SINGS!!!
@Andrefv2 ай бұрын
Same here brother! Amazing job!
@digijams2 ай бұрын
That dirty strat tone is one of the most perfect tones I have heard. I have followed Andy for a long time, so glad he is doing well.
@MrJackal432 ай бұрын
He was playing a telecaster copy for the lead parts! 😂 and a Strat copy for the clean rhythm parts. Yikes. 😂
@seanmurphy262 ай бұрын
I wonder what Suhr Strat pickups were used? I just put the v70s in my Strat, super clear and crisp..
@digijams2 ай бұрын
@@MrJackal43 Why those parts sounded so good!
@raisinsawdust2 ай бұрын
Parts Telecaster -is what he is playing. For the attempted heavy lead breaks - He should have had a real Fender Strat, it would have darkened the tone to where it needs to be for this song. The telecaster is too bright and happy sounding.
@andywoodmusic2 ай бұрын
@@MrJackal43 almost as yikes as lame attempt at being a troll.
@DaveMacara892 ай бұрын
Andy proving once again his top-tier status feel and phrasing, not that it was ever in doubt.
@1stSaintsFan2 ай бұрын
This is brilliant. I really like this instrumental version. It's really well done.
@andywoodmusic2 ай бұрын
@@1stSaintsFan thanks so much brotha!
@SiTheMon7772 ай бұрын
Yes!!!! Brought a tear to my eye Andy, stunning version. Layne was totally one of my heros and Jerry is riff demon. 10/10 🔥🔥🔥🔥
@danwilhite2 ай бұрын
This is amazing! I’m sure AIC would approve.
@MadMax_19842 ай бұрын
love it when guitar players honor other guitar players, when it's done awesome like this
@andywoodmusic2 ай бұрын
Jerry is a legend. 🧡
@adrenalynnjenАй бұрын
This guy is so smooth and did this version unbelievable Who the hell is this he's amazing
@andywoodmusicАй бұрын
Cheers bro! 🙏🏻🫡🍻
@partriotsfight503921 күн бұрын
I’ve never heard this version before or even knew Andy Wood did a cover. However, I picked my Guitar up right away and went into an improv jam that went right into the zone and it was epic
@adrenalynnjenАй бұрын
This is my all time favorite right now
@ronaldhendricks38762 ай бұрын
That Telecaster is pure magic.
@bartbiddy85422 ай бұрын
I’m sure AIC would approve! Outstanding!
@Dime232 ай бұрын
Cant stop playing this lovely cover and great playing Andy awesome work🎸
@harleyosterlund57962 ай бұрын
All the power of that song was the vocals.
@andywoodmusic2 ай бұрын
It’s a great song, I disagree. The melody and harmony was equally as important in making this tune as haunting as it is.
@harleyosterlund57962 ай бұрын
@@andywoodmusic Let me re phrase as I also have been performing this for years with a VERY extended solo section, For me the power is in the vocals. Don’t get me wrong I love painting my own pictures and agreed that melody is addicting but not enough to hold my attention for more then a minute or two then bored. Plus this strikes home for me my father is a Nam vet. That’s the true power of the song for me. At least we have the instrumental version now. You’re the first to the punch congratulations!
@Texasbluesalley2 ай бұрын
Beautiful.
@matthewhonhorst3603Ай бұрын
Nice!!🎸🎸
@highlovevibration2 ай бұрын
Incredible!!! 🎉 you got that soul in you like Zakk Wylde...bravo!!!
@Paddy1262 ай бұрын
Intense, beautiful, frightening, brilliant in so many ways!
@p0kerp1aya2 ай бұрын
I'm just enjoying the music 😊🎸🎶🎵❤ .....thank you brother.
@jaliilrevolver3888Ай бұрын
Since you ve posted this compo, I didn't stop listening to it
@jacob_krause_official72862 ай бұрын
I absoutely love the subtlety of the way you play the verse melody. Perfection
@jeanninejones83502 ай бұрын
Andy is incredibly talented, humble and unassuming. I've had the pleasure of watching him since he was still in high school.
@andywoodmusic2 ай бұрын
@@jeanninejones8350 🧡small world
@neilshreds2 ай бұрын
man so cool, when you kick in 2:02 #chills. Great Cover of this classic A.I.C. track. #charisma #tone and the video production is excellent man!
@deaddadd2 ай бұрын
How many of you sang while he was playing?
@rishabhbose292 ай бұрын
Dang it It’s this Rooster. Did not see it coming. Will be home in a couple hours, then Ima blast it. Bless Layne and AIC. Forever a fan
@robertrafaj87902 ай бұрын
Mr. Wood. I'm born 1973. Goosebumps all over my body... Luv ya
@thanevakarian97622 ай бұрын
Any time someone does a sick cover of my favorite band and is 100x better at guitar than me they get a sub. Well done sir.
@andywoodmusic2 ай бұрын
@@thanevakarian9762 thank you sir 🙏🏻🍻
@thanevakarian97622 ай бұрын
@@andywoodmusic 🫡
@roryoconnor31Ай бұрын
Killer guitar
@dankas74702 ай бұрын
Andy Wood is ultra talented, so I knew this was going to be great. But kudos also to whoever produced the video, often these things end up looking like a high school project, but this was really well done.
@michaeledwards1097Ай бұрын
AIC are one of my favourite bands of all time, and i never thought that an instrumental without LAYNE could do any justice, but you have done an amazing job of this song .i get goose bumps every time i play this. thank you ANDY !!!!!!
@andywoodmusicАй бұрын
@@michaeledwards1097 thank you for the kind words 🙏🏻
@tracezachdaniels4264Ай бұрын
aaahh oo wee cool ONE of my old bands used to cover this awesome one....and i love this version too.!! and GREAT JOB ALL...THANX 4 MAKING Tee with LIONS NAMED LEO the music worldwide. LOVE YOU ALL...!!!....MUCH LOVE.!!
@evakufacАй бұрын
So well played and produced. The sound is so pristinely beautiful.
@patriciakimbrell37342 ай бұрын
Love the music and video ♥️🎸♥️🌟♥️🌟♥️🌟♥️🌟⭐️💫
@gearofmetal232 ай бұрын
Old but fresh and that my friend creates nostalgia.
@davidcraft49192 ай бұрын
Just wow .... I love this. I am so glad that some folks are left to pick up the guitar and carry it forward ... HOOYAH! ROCK ON!!! 🤟🍺🥃🍻🎸🧑🌾
@tboy77772 ай бұрын
Andy Wood, may he rest in peace was the singer for Mother Love Bone. The bass player and one of the guitarist started Pearl Jam when Andy died. Great cover from this Andy Wood
@mettlusАй бұрын
Best instrumental version on the internet !!!!! Never ever felt absence of vox
@andywoodmusicАй бұрын
@@mettlus thank you! We all miss Layne, and I’d sing it if I could. But the guitar was the best voice I’ve got 🎸
@andywoodmusicАй бұрын
@@mettlus thank you! We all miss Layne, and I’d sing it if I could. But the guitar was the best voice I’ve got 🎸
@ericwatson75312 ай бұрын
Great job!
@witekbaz704315 күн бұрын
Greetings from Poland!
@daleskidmore16852 ай бұрын
That was epic! I realised suddenly about a minute from the end that there was no singing: The music said so much and the images filled in the gaps.
@jessegonzales13542 ай бұрын
I love it , great instrumental version of this great song. !!!!
@Tripple-L4322 ай бұрын
That was so Tastefully executed there is`nt words for it. How can you not pick your guitar up when you watch it,I have played it back ten times already to jus Jam with it. I could watch it again and again,Fantastic KickAss work. !! Proud to be from the same neck of the woods.Musicians around here have something special, Andy makes you feel the Music, Its what its all about to me. . Andy You Rule ,Thank you..
@georgerudinsky4892 ай бұрын
Just fantastic, no more needs to be said. Awesome.
@reverb.deluxe2 ай бұрын
Congratulations on the album drop! That brooding guitar hook mixed with B3 church organ swirl gave me chills! R.I.P. astronaut William Anders, who took the last image in this video.
@andywoodmusic2 ай бұрын
Josh on the B3 really gave it an energy.
@northernmonkey86522 ай бұрын
This come up in my feed and i clicked it cos the tele looked cool and when i realised what song it was I thought its not gonna make it but for sure it definitely went there. Great cover 👏
@dennisdominguez9038Ай бұрын
Wow, one of the best covers I’ve seen is by far
@andywoodmusicАй бұрын
@@dennisdominguez9038 thank you sir 🙏🏻
@madzdistribution2 ай бұрын
Many guitarist improvive this song, as me, very beatiful instrumental version , super tele and super strat done the job...
@mksland38842 ай бұрын
Way to make it your own. I was looking for the lyrics and not only did you capture those but the overall feel as a whole
@JarrodMilton2 ай бұрын
Goose bumps the entire time
@begooode3802 ай бұрын
You, Ben and your peeps have put in the work. This is fantastic sonically, visually, and emotionally. I hope for your continued success and will do my best to catch a show next time your in my area.
@dariusseskevicius85712 ай бұрын
Amazing, Andy! Thank so much!!! So many memories, so beautiful.
@gruntherblendin3882 ай бұрын
This went straight to my bones and my eyes are drowning
@darrylmckay2157Ай бұрын
I love AliceNchains so awesome to hear this RIP layn and Mike your music will live on forever🎶🎶🎶🙏🙏
@Its6string2 ай бұрын
I’m not gonna lie: I almost scrolled past on this one bcuz I thought: Oh God, not another AIC cover tune!! BUT, I’m really glad I decided to listen!! Great fkn job man-For Real🤘🏼🏴☠️🤘🏼
@andywoodmusic2 ай бұрын
@@Its6string thanks so much 🍻🤘🏻
@KeithMcCormick-cz2lwАй бұрын
Love this awsome video and guitar 💥⚡🤟😎
@gts9397Ай бұрын
AWESOME!!!
@grusinerАй бұрын
I miss your music Andy Wood! ❤❤
@cguitarallday2 ай бұрын
Awesome I don’t usually make through a whole video without stopping it but I watched it twice. Love the tele
@andywoodmusic2 ай бұрын
@@cguitarallday that’s a helluva good review, thank you sir
@bobbyarthur-yf3yf2 ай бұрын
Watched this each Morning since its release … coming of age late 80s early 90s this is cathartic .. healing in a profound way !! Fabulous job Andy and such an appropriate sonic texture to use as foundation to share your skill and feel with us …. Love it !
@andywoodmusic2 ай бұрын
@@bobbyarthur-yf3yf man THANK YOU 🙏🏻
@JadAWESOME2102 ай бұрын
Man, your touch is just among the best I've heard. All of the subtleties are just excellent
@guidodelgiudice52 ай бұрын
Never seen, never known, would have never thought. Love this guy!
@benhockey3288Ай бұрын
As a fan of alice in Chains for probably over 25 yrs, lover of all things guitar thankyou so much, tasteful and beautiful tones, playing and cool video. It inspired me to get the backing track on and have a blast!. A true yet unbelievable story, today I played this through the site radio whilst we were working on a flat roof and 30 secs in, a black Chicken climbed up the ladder, walked and flapped up some open roof rafters and waltzed across the roof in front of us!! Maybe not 100% Rooster but still.... 🫨
@andywoodmusicАй бұрын
Crazy!! Thanks for the hella good comment!
@phillamoore157Ай бұрын
JFC….that’s absolutely majestic.
@bakstabbath2 ай бұрын
A well-crafted Suhr ad or blazing rendition of Rooster. Perhaps both.
@andywoodmusic2 ай бұрын
Not a suhr ad, just a love for a legendary song.
@maxmenius98392 ай бұрын
So well done in every way. Powerful, melodic, and tasteful.
@josephhulsey76622 ай бұрын
Incredible delivery of a well loved song. Wow
@cemsarioglu5947Ай бұрын
This is sooo good. And this version matches the visuals and the video so good. Thank you ❤ congrats to the video production team too.
@andywoodmusicАй бұрын
Thanks so very much 🙏🏻🍻
@chadr28432 ай бұрын
Stellar. What a tough song to pull off instrumentally like this while remaining respectful to the original while adding your own flavor . Well done sir
@rioioannis2 ай бұрын
Amazing...You nailed it!
@StevenPD2 ай бұрын
Incredible! Absolutely outstanding cover. Brought a tear to my eye. Well done Mr. Wood. Subscription earned.Cheers from Canada!
@jbacker1190Ай бұрын
That wah-wah makin' Kirk jealous...Great rendition!
@hrw10082 ай бұрын
Great stuff. Classic song! ❤
@OlaEnglund2 ай бұрын
Woah man, just perfect. 👏
@andywoodmusic2 ай бұрын
@@OlaEnglund ah thank you my friend!! 🧡 hope you’re doing well Ola!
@Kris-mj3xr2 ай бұрын
Phenomenal work. One of my favorite songs of all time. Even better with some thoughtful shred added.
@Ben-tk1hk2 ай бұрын
Such a beautiful and meaningful song.......
@FranciscoGarfias-p4l2 ай бұрын
Bro come to west texas and play some of that shit,THAT WAS BAD ASS.
@WITELITE2 ай бұрын
Superb. Congrats Andy. This album is a leap forward for you!
@tymanngruter18082 ай бұрын
I wanna wake up with this music, it starts your day with a smile! 🎯
@guitarigmusik1972 ай бұрын
Wow. Did justice to a great classic. Andy Wood is an incredibly talented musician and an innovative modern guitarist. 🤘🏽🤘🏽🤘🏽🤘🏽
@barrykarpowich7312 ай бұрын
THANK YOU,FANTASTIC BEYOND 😊
@Check-lv3ku2 ай бұрын
Dude this is great on a musical AND visual level! Well done!!
@robwindsor63732 ай бұрын
Layne Staley would be proud my brother... This took me right back to THOSE days
@alchemyx3272 ай бұрын
Kicked me in the feels brother the taste tone and dynamics are so masterfully done I must have listened to this 50 times on repeat. The beginning and ending are so hauntingly beautiful and the lead/melody so effin powerful 🤙🏼
@CatchersCatch2 ай бұрын
FUCKING HELL, WOW!!! MAN YOUR FINGERS CAN TALK. The stuff you're playing on the Tele is STAND OUT guitar playing at it's best: the tone, the style, not a single note wasted and very fresh - it's so rare these days to hear a guitar player that doesn't sound like a million other guitar players. Andy, that was brilliant. Thank you.
@andywoodmusic2 ай бұрын
@@CatchersCatch man thank you, it’s more a testament to a great song and great melody. Cheers! 🍻
@CatchersCatch2 ай бұрын
@@andywoodmusic You're very welcome Andy. I've just noticed from the comments it was originally AIC song. I'll go check that out later. I'm halfway through Shoot the sun down at present - man, you're tone and technique is wicked.
@andywoodmusic2 ай бұрын
@@CatchersCatch yes this is a cover, it was originally done by Alice In Chains, go listen to the original, it’s a masterpiece!!
@CatchersCatch2 ай бұрын
@@andywoodmusic I'm on it now 👍
@CatchersCatch2 ай бұрын
That is a GREAT song. Your interpretation really stays true to the emotional content of the story behind the song - that is a wonderful collaboration and tribute to great song writing and musicianship. That for me is the reason why great music stands out - because it is honest and comes from the heart, mind and soul. My TO DO LIST for Saturday is as follows: Listen to more Andy Wood and research Alice In Chains, and more guitar practice!!! :-)
@DavidLightWill2 ай бұрын
I've always enjoyed Andy's music. Thanks for the post.