breaking down the isley bros. voyage to atlantis

warren showing me the basics. please don't be too critical, it was really late and we just finished a case of milwaukee's best ice. :)

[@RonKraftwerk]

I’ve been listening to this video for at least 6-7 years and it never gets old. That guitar sounds just like the original.

[@ReggyCharles]

lol omg you are not the only one brother!

[@Dakdizzy]

Me too 😅

[@juanluis8890]

Same here!

[@MuzzMan21]

I do the same!

[@Phillphine]

I just saw a univox strat style with three humbucker looking pickups that looks like this. I've always thought this was a modded strat. Is it?

[@theaboveaveragejoeshow8425]

Hands down the best cover of all time for any Isley Brothers song.

[@illyagardner8980]

Cause he explained it

[@steveayala6090]

And he was drunk

[@johnnyscozmicshipshowRobbins]

You should hear my cover on my channel Johnny's Cozmic Ship Show. Voyage to Atlantis

[@emmitttill8060]

not even close but ok

[@theaboveaveragejoeshow8425]

@@emmitttill8060 thats my opinion relax.

[@TheBbtlegit]

We need more people like this to teach young people real music.

[@morrisman64]

Check out my channel very much like this one

[@andrewschneider7815]

Hell yeah Morrisman got a badass channel shows you how to play good tunes and there's no bullshittin

[@morrisman64]

Thanks Andrew

[@thefacts393]

+Andrew Schneider buzzzzzzz

[@pimpin8632]

+Thefacts lol

[@MidnightVeganAtl]

If Ernie Isley ever had to miss a show, this is your man to fill in for sure!

[@monterikawarren8403]

It’s the first note for me..... the moment he played it I got chills down my spine!!! 😍😍❤️🔥🔥🔥

[@kennypowell7458]

Me too. Brings back so many great memories!

[@bigst05]

I knew he was a goat soon as I heard that. Wish they could find him. A family member posted on this that his whereabouts are unknown. What a legend

[@PLUMBdogg]

The strat is what some would call a "parts" strat. A neck from one place, pickups and body from somewhere else. Warren put it together himself.

[@richardtyler8922]

It sounds great.

[@baddiebee1400]

I would just die if a man played this arrangement for me. So beautiful. One of my all time favorite songs. Ernie Isley is a genius.

[@broncos8664]

In that case I'm going to start learning tonight, cause you're very gorgeous

[@ronnywatson2209]

Where you stay? :D

[@rennieb_me]

Girl. I just about melted when he started.

[@baddiebee1400]

@@broncos8664 lol thank you 🥰

[@baddiebee1400]

@@ronnywatson2209 lmao !

[@HM-ml6sm]

The best version I ever heard. It's just a pity people didn't get to see them in their heyday on the music video channels performing some of those songs. Especially, Ernie Isley playing the guitar and mimicking some of Jimi Hendrix's moves who was his idol. When he met Jimi he was 11 years old in the Isley Brothers band and learned from Jimi when he stayed at their moms house.

[@RocketNyne]

I've never seen anyone play the guitar as fluidly as this man! Raw talent!!!

[@bigst05]

He’s got years of practice and a lil liquor in em to make this masterpiece. I love this man for his craft and knowledge

[@randysalcejr1404]

This man is literally a legend, years later and this video in still in my rotation 🙌🏽

[@screemishnescity]

Saaaaame!

[@kameron95]

Is he still alive?

[@dabuleree]

It's 2021 and I still go back and watch this💯💯💯💪💪💪

[@pharris1999]

My late husband would sing Voyage to Atlantis every Anniversary. This is the first man I heard sing and play a cover almost identical to Ernie Isley. Great Job. Sir. Pure Grown Folks Music. I love it

[@tornadowild1]

SO DAMN GOOD. I keep watching this over and over.

[@Ricobaca]

You've been watching this for four years.

[@latlanticcityphil]

Me too 9/21/19

[@angelone1839]

Ive been coming back here for years too lol

[@shonuff1000]

Me too after all these years

[@mdcampbe]

Video almost makes me cry...so much talent out there just...? Life is hard to understand, man. His off notes are irrelevant; his gifts are clear. Glad this one came back across my page.

[@jlrich1775]

One of the greatest unsung talents on a guitar that I have ever seen, hands down!!!!

[@s3hooligan]

I love coming back to this video and watching Warren play...hope he is doing well these days

[@guitarzan2201]

Hard to believe 14 years have gone by since this duo used to hang in what appeared to be a basement music room. Two great working class dudes playing damn good guitar and drinking some cold ones.

[@mizzygarcia1096]

What happened to them??

[@davidbunting2595]

That’s My uncle and Warren. My uncle still plays and Warren is still around. My uncle would know more

[@kwekuhodgson1976]

@@davidbunting2595God bless both of them!!!

[@ChuckysBoo]

@@davidbunting2595 YASSSSSSS!! Give them a hug from a brand new fan in NYC. Have loved "Voyage..." since I bought the album when it was new. I'm not a musician but that never stopped me from playing air guitar along with the song. Suddenly, today I wondered what that guitar part actually look like? So happy to find this video and that I was patient enough to see it in the middle. Milwaukee's best ice for the WIN!! (And a million thanks!)🤩🤩

[@adorablesnowflake8726]

He’s nailed the Ernie guitar tone, sounds unreal.

[@harijames2801]

WTF! This guy is the living juke box of funk! He's taught me to play EVERY song I grew up on that I always wanted to play but never thought I could...his guys musical knowledge leaves me speechless!

[@davidmalveaux6621]

man I don't usually comment on videos, I just watch and move on but dammit man..this was as excellent rendition of my favorite song. that riff at 2:30 had me sitting here with a stink face. great job brother

[@acaldwe1174]

David Malveaux haven't seen anybody do it better after Ernie.

[@morganmade]

This video have me chills. I had to share this with my dad , who also sings and plays guitar. Awesome job man!

[@chumanilakota]

Me too!

[@williefufu2985]

Yes, his playing stirs emotions.

[@chinamanpang]

Facts

[@s3hooligan]

I’ve been watching this video for years and it never gets old. Warren is ultra-talented. Hope both of you guys are doing well.

[@FrostReviews]

2:30 if u ever wanted to here the guitar cry this is the best video to see it live iv been watching and showing people this video forever now I love and wish I could jam out as good as him much love

[@ihatesugar2530]

One of the best intro I've ever heard. The Isley brothers rock.

[@morrisman64]

We miss you Plumbdogg hope to take up were you left off keeping the classic's alive on my channel

[@morrisman64]

I have no idea I tried to find him but didn't get a follow-up from the current channel holder??

[@PLUMBdogg]

I aint heard from Warren in a long time. I assume hes doing well or his son woulda called me. Last i heard hes in Harvey IL area. Ijust been doing me on my channel since hes mia. Thx for watching!

[@morrisman64]

thanks

[@jamesstutts1486]

Morrisman Smith I watched your stuff too brother you the kind of people I like to jam with man...

[@jamesstutts1486]

Damn Hate to hear....RIP Brother, my favorite ol school playa

[@88jigsawking]

His playing and love for the music is so inspirational!!!!

[@HTXatLarge]

Bought my first guitar a couple weeks ago. This vid gives me all the inspiration i need. This Dude is amazing

[@brockdercher852]

So glad this is still on here. Listened to it about 15 years ago and listened and listened to it. Turned me on to some great music I probably wouldn’t have given much of a look otherwise.

[@larrysmith1838]

This is my dad’s best friend he says that he’s a underrated musical genius an awesome guy flawless talent I hope I learn these strings in time to play with him

[@PLUMBdogg]

oh damn dude. whos your dad?

[@b1bo840]

@@PLUMBdogg since you warren's best friend, apparently you 🤣🤣🤣

[@mizzygarcia1096]

​@@PLUMBdogg this video is amazing! Your friend Warren is a beast, the way he replicated Ernie and makes the guitar cry, almost had me in tears. I've never heard anyone perform this song, and I come from a family of musicians, and have worked with musicians most of my life. Where are y'all from? I'm in California. Thank you for sharing this, I'm just a few years late to the party!

[@nuckulls]

Still watching in 2020. Found this video when I first started playing guitar. Inspiration from this man right here! Bless

[@nathanieljackson5477]

This is 2016.. And I can't stop watching him play. Can you have him do another video PLEASE

[@terranceedwards107]

I would love to see warren play the Slave song Drac is back!!

[@armyvetwayne7807]

He's nasty!!! And he drinking the Milwaukee he probably dumb good sober onto getting on one!! He's awesome

[@robwynn4959]

@@armyvetwayne7807 hell alot of us play better drunk lol hell I even drag race at the track better drunk lol

[@armyvetwayne7807]

@@robwynn4959 no fear element does kick in when drinking...

[@yamanmustafa]

2020 and still listening to Warren jamming...

[@kwekuhodgson1976]

It’s 2024 and his breakdowns still give me goosebumps 🔥🔥🔥!!!

[@thepoorblackman]

2:27 gave me chills!

[@bravoblvd]

Warren mastered and loves playing his soul out. He's truly a BIG BRIGHT SHINING STAR. Thanks for sharing that moment with all of us.

[@okechukumanhighbrasser6960]

WoW... this guy is Bad Ass....

[@kennethlucas1786]

First of , Plumb dog is that dude, Second , notice the detail in melody from 2:05 to 2:09, I would pay money to see this brother play.

[@ASSman864]

Kenneth Lucas plumbdogg is the guy filming. The guitar player is named warren

[@screemishnescity]

ASSman That’s Warren

[@brittanywilliams3387]

My heart skips a beat every time I watch this video..I can feel it in my soul

[@vvblues]

I'm a Plumbdogg fan but this video has inspired me to completely break this song down. It's got some subtle differences between the first chord in the 2nd part of the intro and the verse. It's a master class in arranging and it really shows off how underrated Ernie Isley is.

[@richharris2864]

Does Warren give lessons? Seriously, I’d fly to this dude for a few hours lessons.

[@RebelWithoutABoss]

Some people seem to know who Warren is, who is he? Does he have anymore stuff up that I can check out, the dude's talented.

[@XxStrattaGxX]

Black People!!! 👊🏿👊🏿👊🏿 Genius !!! Talented!!! Skilled!!! Keen Scences through the earth to the ecosystem to the atmosphere!!! Power To The People!!!

[@julesl6910]

I hope in time your realize that people are human beings and everything beyond that is an illusion

[@jette24]

@@julesl6910 nah fuck that black people are amazing

[@XxStrattaGxX]

@@julesl6910 but while we are here in our own bodies why can't we have our own super power? Can we just our talents why we are alive & living with it everyday?

[@agapereign]

This is my favorite Isley song. Ernie played the heck out of that guitar. He is truly one of the best!! Update: It’s 2021…10 years after my finding this the first time…and here I am still enjoying this lesson.

[@transgressionsofthelaw]

Song brings back so many memories, you killed it with the guitar and your voice, not gonna lie made me shed a tear

[@uzi_uzii]

I wanna be able to play like this

[@mizzygarcia1096]

Wow! Voyage to Atlantis is my favorite, favorite song, it's so deeply special to me 💖 I've never heard anyone play like this, let alone cover this song. Ernie is an incredible guitarist, emulating the chords like him is immaculate. Thank you Mr. Warren for the beautiful trip to Atlantis. Cheers in 2023 🍻

[@enrique8234]

Its August, 20th 2020 and this is still the dopest video on KZbin!

[@devonteterry9840]

Best cover of this song I've ever heard of. The clarity of how each note are on point is unreal. It's almost like it's his song

[@pimpin8632]

That shits pimpin bruh. That's the shit we be rollin in orange mound Memphis.

[@jasongins]

Warren has incredible feel.....and his voice! Truly gifted.

[@BBBGIT]

He must know every Isley Bros song. He has a unique quality to hear all the chords...thx for sharing with us.

[@DetroitSosaCity]

After 14 years I’ve returned 🔥🔥

[@PLUMBdogg]

thanks for checking back fella

[@thehamburgler2267]

@@PLUMBdogg glad your still active on the channel i love this vid. Do you know how warrens been

[@Bayo106]

this guy is so good in such a humble way i love it

[@sauv95]

When I wanna hear this song played the RIGHT way in the exact key that Ernie plays it.....i come on back. Love this video

[@haroldgaeb1502]

One of my favorite videos on the tube

[@gmurray658]

I play NO instrument but appreciate this tutorial. Grew up listening to the Isleys and have a greater appreciation on ALL musicians' talent!!

[@ewilliams8099]

One of my favorite videos of all time. Very beautiful. Thank you.

[@Royalist]

I keep coming back to this… he got the sound so perfect

[@specialk5027]

I think I’m back again for the 9th time in like 8 years.

[@nicetightsize8jeans]

Same here I got chills

[@persuader357]

I am still coming back and checking this out.

[@22bojunior]

This is exactly what I've been looking for. Great post!!! Keep em coming!!! That sound is.... WOW!

[@Durmmer102]

When he plays his version of all along the watchtower! Is crazy. Bad a** groove !

[@malawideep7980]

Still jammin in 2021🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@tswarns7473]

This brotha knows his shhh! Don't apologize Plumm you get the best footage just like that bro! Dude is bad

[@gupton92]

How can someone be too critical of this? That was amazing, he clearly knows what he's doing. Great job.

[@krstone0]

Every time I get lazy and stop practicing, I watch this video and it put me right back on track... This brother is a diamond in the ruff for real!

[@holifieldcps]

I believe he's using the old school electro-harmonic "Big Muff" and "Phase Shifter". I'm sure Warren uses other effects such as reverb, sustain and some compressor, but I think you'll get basically the same sound using the first two effects. Ernie has been my influencefor ears, I met him at a concert backstage, had a photo taken with the "Master" and I play most all of his work, three of my favories being, Summer Breeze, Hope you feel Better and Voyage to Atlantis.

[@damienthames1771]

2017 and still watching this!..The talent displayed is insane!

[@persuader357]

I would love to sit under him and learn.

[@devontebarnes8157]

First viewed this 7 yrs ago, its inspiring still watching this today 🙏🏾

[@BrothaVoodoo]

Man, this is absolutely great! Thank you for posting this. There is a serious dearth and under representation on the internet of tabs/chords/demonstrations/lessons for soul, funk and r&b guitar! As an African-American guitarist, who is inspired by Ernie Isley and Eddie Hazel, I really appreciate your posts of Warren's "breakdown". Please keep them coming!!

[@julesl6910]

When I get a few drinks on I always come here to listen to my man PLUMBdogg. I hope you read this Dogg. You've given me and a lot of my friends some incredibly deep inspiration. Your guitar sounds like heaven. To me there are few heights higher than the Isleys with some Hendrix inspiration. Thank you.

[@ericcarrington1791]

Jimi Hendrix is thee ORIGINAL lead guitarist for thee isley bros

[@hankfisheriii9189]

Can't get enough of listening to this.

[@myrar373]

2:25 2:47 I’m floored

[@whatam_i]

0:13 2:26 2:36

[@anthonydevereaux3179]

Warren you badd man, your lessons on Ernie Isley " Voyage to Atlantis" is on point, I got really hyped when you broke down the lead string parts on that song, and your bridge sound very precise!! very good.

[@Matt23134]

Warren absolutely crushed it.

[@AngelRodriguez-xj8vo]

this is an example of the most sincerest form of flattery. he loves the isley sound as much as i do. thank you for reminding me why i love the guitar so much. please share with us some of the other great musicians you love. keep playing warren i love your enthusiasm.

[@jcubbage1]

I hope you read this. I just wanna thank you. For moving my soul the way you've done the 1000 times I've watched this video. I appreciate music. I appreciate you.

[@oscarconner1009]

Warren,when I hear you playing the Isley Voyage to Atlantis ,you make me wish I had practice the guitar! Very ,Very Good.

[@nickpelkey]

Fantastic! Great teacher. And it's important to show the connection to other songs. Especially that Hendrix influence.

[@IGStrangDaKang]

2:30 damn i never noticed how close that along the watchtower rift was to atlantis until u played it..🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@brucecrider]

AWESOME! AWESOME! AWESOME! THANKS FOR BLESSINGS US WITH SUCH GREATNESS!!!

[@hellokitti07]

This made me cry

[@Silkymagee]

Same

[@garylewis976]

Love the way you break these songs down...

[@Empress969]

Brilliance ❤ I can’t get enough of the guitar 🎸

[@girlathebeach]

I have to say this made me want to weep.One of my fave songs and I know I will get a lot out of this vid.You are a master player.

[@tawon1984]

Talent that a lot of new up and comers can't even fathom.

[@ArcherVB]

I have never commented on ANY video before, but DAMN!!! LOVE YOUR SKILLS, BIGTIME. Thanks so much for bringing real heart to a such great pieces. Two of my all time favorite songs. Would love to hear you play both start to finish... Thanks for putting these out there for us.

[@geniasmith736]

Great job-thanks for breaking it down. I saw them live in 1973 :) Ernie was wearing his scarves- paying homage to Jimi -impressed this little girl guitar player.

[@YourCaliforniaSupply]

2019 and would like another video! Track him down and have him play one more time!

[@julesl6910]

God bless you genius brother

[@LearnToRefine]

This is my dude right here. I don't even play guitar, but I feel like I can almost pick up a guitar and jam these classics when I get done watching these videos..

[@ghettoman1976]

You are one cold dude!!!! Keep doing what you are doing, please Sir!!!!!

[@nuclearskull]

This is 2019 & LOVE, LOVE. LOVE and Never Stop Loving = Positives and No Negatives...Keep Loving and NO Hate, Envy or Greed - Thats why we are here

[@depaola63]

@2:26 CHILLS !! I grew up with this classic tune !! 1977, I was 14 that awesome, wonderful summer !

[@waynegreen7970]

This is one of the first videos I watched on youtube. Man time flys. Most of my friends were still on Myspace and they laughed at me the I recommended that they get on FB. I only knew a few people that had smart phones. I still had a flip phone BTW. LOL. But I digress.

[@Stereostupid]

You are a fucking beast that Voyager you took me on was straight beautiful over the mountain with jimi flying free and back to the ocean on voyage!

[@marcwilbourn1353]

@4:03 Plum dog; Alright! Hey! Hey! Warren; 😏.....😈 🔥 🔥 🔥 🔥 ......... ME; ☹.....🤟🏾👊🏾.............. hellzyea

[@misterwebb8564]

Brother was playin those licks!!🤟🏾

[@myrar373]

2:24 my goodness ‼️👍🏽

[@misterwebb8564]

Man!!!! He playing that shit!!!

[@MrLgraham41]

That was an AWSOME display of raw talent and teaching ability. Guys like you are the reason that skills like these are called an art. Thank you for the upload. Keep teaching!