Aurora Borealis by Meat Puppets | Guitar Lesson

[@number1authority]

Thank you for taking the time to go off the beaten path. It’s so very appreciated.

[@acpg]

Thank-you!

[@henrygoleau]

It's so cool you're doing a Meat Puppets guitar lesson. Meat Puppets II and Up On the Sun are my favorite albums as well. I have a personal history with that band. Growing up in France, I saw them on a rock TV program in 1985 (it's on KZbin), "singing" their song Maiden's Milk (the Kirkwood brothers are whistling the entire song). I was intrigued but forgot about them (I was into a bunch of other stuff at the time lol). A few years later (1992) I saw that they'd be playing in Paris; I remembered that whistling song so I bought a ticket to the show (small venue in the northern part of Paris). Long story short: I met my American wife at that show and moved to the US a year later. I'm still in the US (no longer with the wife, living a lonely life, but that's the choice I made...).

[@boomerdell]

Absolutely LOVE the Meat Puppets. Curt Kirkwood is an incredible guitarist, at least to my ears that seem drawn more to unusual and interesting-sounding guitar playing than anything else, and the whole band comes together in such fascinating rhythmic, harmonic, and melodic ways. Great lesson as always, Adrian. More importantly, this lesson is yet another in the countless examples why this channel and Adrian's approach to sharing his knowledge and love of music are truly rare gems. (By the way, I'm still chuckling over the title of Adrian's fictitious click-bait KZbin video, "5 Terrible Guitar Mistakes You Didn't Even Realize You Were Making!")

[@acpg]

Great comment Boomer, thanks very much. Agree Curt is an amazing player.

[@marca7430]

Awesome choice! Your eclectic mix of influences is what sets you apart from the crowd.

[@Clockeman]

This is why I love your channel. Nobody has ever done an MP tutorial...and such a beautiful song...I have loved this album since it released.

[@acpg]

Cheers!

[@FuzzyDancingBear]

In high school, because this was one of my faves on the record, this track was my alarm to wake up for school. Soon enough I ended up hating to hear it. But now, long after my school years, it has returned to its sheer and utter loveliness.

[@meadish]

We wouldn't have you any other way - it is precisely because you polish off these gems for us that we keep coming back.

[@rynehastings9933]

Wow I thought I was going to have to learn this the old fashioned way. Thank you so much for posting this!

[@number1authority]

Thanks!

[@acpg]

Thanks so much!

[@PureMadMetal]

Meat puppets on a Friday evening Adrian! Absolutely first class and a breath of fresh air alongside the usual tutorials.

[@scottsmith3679]

Much appreciated, Adrian. You continue to shine among the KZbin muck.

[@paulhusband9002]

I've been wanting to play this since circa '89! It's one of the reasons I started playing guitar 3/4 years later. Thank you!

[@mouskowitz1225]

hell yes. greatest band, incredible song. thanks, Adrian!

[@acpg]

Cheers!

[@surferosad]

This is the kind of content that made me a subscriber! Thanks you, Adrian!

[@mathewbrown9371]

Honestly Adrian, after this many years I simply trust you and look forward to the video! You're still the only person delivering lessons of this caliber for completely obscure material and it's great 😂

[@tommcdermott11]

I know who the Meat Puppets are but have never actually listened to a single song of theirs. This tune is really cool, would have never heard it if it weren't for your channel. I've said it before, but it's just about impossible for you to pick a bad tune. Really appreciate this channel, thanks Adrian!!

[@Turker668]

Always wanted to learn this one! Gem of a song, thanks Adrian!

[@stephennnnnnnnnnnn]

Another song i didnt know i wanted to learn until a minute ago. Top work as always.

[@buddhull]

Cris’s bass work on the track is a wild piece of art of its own, let alone with Curt’s soundscape soaring atop it.

[@wdamian]

Nailed it like a tumbling tumbleweed. Thank you!

[@robwaters6384]

Agreed with all the previous comments, beautiful non mainstream tracks like this are why I’m more than happy to support you. Your musical taste seems to cover most of my personal favourites so please continue with more tracks like this! Next some more shore gazing like the Drop Ninteens! And any more Bob Mould tracks you wish to cover!

[@void0094]

On Meat Puppets II they tuned their instruments to F Standard. Not sure why but they recorded the album on drugs, that might explain it. In my opinion it makes the album sound unique and interesting. This song grabbed my ear when I listened to it for the first time and I became a fan of the band.

[@toddp5026]

Thanks for sparking my interest in this band now! Some really good stuff as always.

[@toddp5026]

@@zen7349 I’ve already checked that one out. Thanks.

[@Cooper1]

Fantastic song, fantastic tutorial. Thanks again Adrian. Best guitar oriented channel on YT.

[@adamsanderson6650]

Thanks for this! I love the Meat Puppets and Curt Kirkwood is one of the most under-rated guitarists on the planet.

[@danieli.9252]

Love it. I was lucky enough to see them play twice -- they are amazing live. A friend described them as ZZ Top on acid.

[@69goldi]

I love it when you play your Les Paul

[@eddiewest6471]

Thank you for the lesson. It’s a beautiful song, the meat puppets are a great band

[@dwaynejessome1728]

Thanks for bringing the great stuff forward

[@Beanoismycat]

This is one of my fave meat puppets songs. That albums is so great. This is special

[@void0094]

Great job. Curt Kirkwood is an incredible songwriter and guitar player. He could play incredibly fast and was influenced by cool guitarists like Peter Buck or Greg Ginn.

[@filho4437]

This is one of my favorite songs and ive tried learning it a few times and the tabs are never quite right. Really appreciate this, i havent picked up my guitar in over a year but i probably will to learn the song this weekend.

[@everennui1]

I was very fortunate to see the meat puppets live. Amazing show. Probably one of my favorite shows ever. Nicely played!

[@Yaremaa]

thanks for doing these deep cuts, Adrian. For the real heads out there - love that you do stuff like this. For my part, I feel like the music I like most has guitars playing the interesting supporting actor roles...

[@space2k]

One of the soundtracks to my late teens and twenties. Looking forward to leaning this one.

[@winslowredcross2835]

Very cool. I saw the Meat Puppets play live at the Fillmore in San Francisco back in 1994. I was right up front close to the band. They were great that night. Thank you for the lesson!!

[@simbobcrafts4843]

Oh wow! I've been wanting to play this for ages

[@alessiomittiga]

This is pure gold! Thank you.

[@MsBlueRajah]

LOVE THIS THANK YOU SO MUCH - yelling because excited

[@acpg]

haha always nice when my videos get people yelling with excitement.

[@davidmack9606]

Obscure is exactly what I'm looking for, thanks for the lesson! Happy New Year!

[@aaronrothenburger4178]

Thanks for making this. I live in Phoenix, AZ. I love Meat Puppets.

[@levoldunom]

One of my favorite songs

[@saturnsabyss]

You constantly surprise me with the songs you pick. I never thought I'd see this song being taught by someone else lmfao.

[@Whitewolf76802]

Excellent. 68, and you've certainly opened my eyes, to more than one obscure bands. Thanks.

[@despoticmusic]

Keep ‘em coming my man! Love it!

[@robsthedon]

Keep’em coming!

[@scottmc59]

I played that album to death back in the 80s. Love this video.

[@ruchem71]

I love this song. Thanks for showing how to play it.

[@tuskedbeast]

I was a Meat head back in the day and happily surprised to hear you teach this :) Besides thanks, just want to say I wouldn't call that first record hardcore punk; it was pretty idiosyncratic (ie. weird) and already you could hear his exceptional guitar talent coming through. Also it was overtly stoned sounding, which is the only "feel" element missing in your breakdown- I had the same impression from your Neil Young lesson (good for you)! Finally, RIP Spot, who did such a perfect production job on those first LPs.

[@crapsharkify]

Excellent work, Adrian!

[@mattbockbrader2140]

Yeah, one my faves from a start to finish great album!

[@Andrew-kb4ft]

Amazing, been wanting to learn this for so long

[@josealbaposse]

Los Meat Puppets!!Sos genial Adrian!!Great lesson!! Thanks

[@conoromalley410]

Great choice of song, and a staggeringly faithful rendition! That Dadd11 chord shape is used a lot by Alex Lifeson of Rush

[@MitchellFrew]

Meat Puppets! Thanks brother you're the best. Love from NZ

[@adamjg4]

Great song -- I like the lesser known choices you make in song selections!

[@regularnimnule9715]

Damn!!!! Weekend study sorted. THANK you.

[@baabaabaa2293]

Stooges, the Cramps, Banshees, Cure etc now Meat Puppets!! Great taste mate & well set out!✌️

[@teddeitert]

Amazing song that I never heard before. THANK YOU!!! Love it.

[@danapplebee4408]

Great song and as usual great lesson!

[@rlux70]

Always a good video. Thanks again.

[@stanbark007]

You played it cleaner than Curt on the original recording. Huge Meat Puppets fan. Great job!! Thanks.

[@sonicbooomboy]

Great choice Adrian

[@lucanotarpietro7065]

Thank you. I didn't know them, it was a nice discovery.

[@koreyarmstrong456]

More like this! More, more, more!!!

[@neildenari1007]

Meat Puppets!! Thanks Adrian! Saw them many times live in the 80’s…Up on the Sun era.

[@ceoofpacifism]

whole video is perfect from start to finish; thank you based teacher👍

[@PetefromSouthOz]

Thanks Adrian. As usual, another interesting lesson. This is a surprise, as I only associated the Meat Puppets with the early 80's "Punk" thing. I really like this and will explore their stuff further. Keep on providing your "content", works for me.

[@EsotericBreakfastBuffet]

Awesome..well done

[@davem2206]

Thank you Adrian, this is fantastic. Love the Pups, they had some awesome guitar instrumentals. There is a hilarious clip on youtube where they start playing 'I am a mindless idiot' and someone from the crowd yells 'Seals, Whales'. Easily done ...they had a lot of great but very similar sounding instrumentals.😆

[@peterflynn850]

This is brilliant! Thank you for sharing this lesson. May be a little off the beaten path, but a great opportunity and introduction for those who don't know the band's work.

[@neildenari1007]

I also remember that Curt played with a quarter coin for a pick

[@derekmejias8559]

Fantastic thanks a lot mate keep with rockin'

[@duanerykhus9425]

Thank you

[@FunOnABun1]

Adrian doing a tutorial on Aurora Borealis?? At this time of day? At this time of year? In this part of the country?

[@motioninmind6015]

I am so glad that that's not really you! I love your content - this is fantastic, thanks again!

[@SGC90-t5y]

Obscure but a quality wee track, always liked that one. Great pick!

[@adamfarmer8846]

Amazing!

[@gbaer]

Yes! This is one of my favorite albums. Here's a request for "Plateau" too!

[@samuraiinCfede]

Been following your channel for not too long and I really love your selection! Plus, the best guitar teacher I have ever seen here or elsewhere. Any chance on doing Jesus Lizard, This Heat or Marc Ribot's demented Softly as in a Morning Sunrise cover?

[@ViniciusAssisdeOliveira]

Awesome! Do more Meat Puppets, like Seal Whales or Two Rivers

[@hammettfcb]

I like how you're always original in your choice of songs to cover. Maybe a suggestion that may also be interesting and a band you probably know: The Jesus Lizard. Especially on the Goat album you can find some great guitar works that's worth it to have a look at.

[@Mark_Williams300]

Blimey, you're a dark horse Adrian. Never expected the Kirkwood brothers 👍

[@luismendo]

"Five terrible guitar mistakes you didn't even realize you were making". Spot on, so tiresome in most other channels! I upvoted just for that

[@jackscott1000]

Fabulous. Agreed about the two best MP albums. How about trying Maiden’s Milk.

[@RGRIMOWEN]

Piqued my interest, Spotify next ...thank you,thumbs-up

[@theaquabatsrule777]

More meatpuppets please!

[@KUDGHAT1]

As always

[@ericgiova1663]

Very cool, didn't know this band. Great discovery (at least to me). Do you know a band called "Slint"? I'm pretty sure you'll love it. Cheers.

[@clawfoot8400]

He’s done Nosferatu Man already

[@ericgiova1663]

@@clawfoot8400 OK, thanks.

[@nattyboyo2404]

Not many people even know this album, nevermind be prepared to take the time to deliver a quality lesson on a song from it. Awesome Adrian thanks mate. Hey are you a fan of early Manics. A lesson on anything from the Holy Bible would be awesome. Die In The Summertime maybe? Or anything by New York Dolls/Johnny Thunders? Take it easy and thanks again ☺️

[@baabaabaa2293]

Yeah mate!! A few Johnny Thunders licks wdnt go astray!!

[@mileszarick7250]

more of this

[@vail4639]

The brothers meat!

[@jn2773]

An obscure track that possibly might have slightly inspired Unknown Mortal Orchestra

[@_ROBERT.]

👍

[@zeo5008]

Obscure is good!!!

[@chriss1492]

This strikes me as a good piece to learn then maybe work up some lead improv over it. Besides good old e minor pentatonic, any suggestions for some interesting ideas? Any modal possibilities here?

[@MakerManu]

more meat puppets! more richer hell! more wire!! thanks!

[@jordansanchez8829]

This is so hard

[@geraldhugley3618]

How about The Whistling Song next? Can Tab be done on whistling?

[@JohnJones22856]

Can you list the effects used here?

[@acpg]

Yep, there's full info towards the end of the video - time stamp in the description.

[@_ROBERT.]

Sounds like a bit of OD a bit of reverb and delay.