Brian May - Star Licks (Guitar Tutorial 1983) - Full Version

[@anderso.madsen2976]

11:25 Liar 12:04 modern times rock n roll 13:12 Father To Son 14:04 March Of The Black Queen 15:20 16:10 Brighton Rock 17:16 Bohemian Rhapsody 18:51 Tie Your Mother Down 20:26 Somebody To Love 21:40 It’s Late 22:56 Dead On Time 24:07 25:02 Dragon Attack 26:37 Put Out The Fire 27:30 It’s A Hard Life 30:16 Love Of My Life 32:22 Keep Yourself Alive 33:47 Crazy Little Thing Called Love This took a lot of time! A like would be appreciated :)

[@ぶりぶりざえもんの弟子]

nice!

[@mrinmoysarkar589]

Thanks man

[@maxence_lvl8331]

Wtf the video released in 1983 and the Works in 1984! 🤔

[@anderso.madsen2976]

@@maxence_lvl8331 maybe he teased some of the songs

[@daepicclutch]

you also forgot 3:40 from its late

[@franbell3594]

The world needs more Brian Mays.... intelligent, articulate, gentle, shy, humble, sincere, compassionate and so, so talented. What's not to love about this man.

[@mjh5437]

Agreed.......in my experience most musicians in general are just total bores and creeps.

[@ronlecornu]

you forgot astrophysicist (I had to ask Siri how to spell it)

[@chickenflavor9880]

@@mjh5437 🤓

[@franbell3594]

@@ER.5 Unfortunately there's no cure for lack of taste or failing to see anything more than the superficial. Shame on those who don't recognise or value truly good people. That's precisely why we need more people like Brian May and your colleague!

[@TheSilverGate]

So true. More Mays and less talentless posers like those of reggaeton and hip hop

[@dunno_504]

I love these old videos. No loud background music, no tons of effects, just pure talent and creativity.

[@choochoochooseyou]

Not many guitarists can actually claim to have a "sound" that is instantly recognisable. Brian is one of that elite number.

[@rockolaclasica]

True.

[@choochoochooseyou]

I wasn't saying there aren't others, Chris, just that it's an elite few. Those great examples though.

[@thedeviousduck8027]

His guitar has a wonderful tone.

[@amorecredibleusername692]

choochoochooseyou underrated thread.

[@GGGG-si3jr]

Alex lifeson

[@granthambeard]

"if I'm not in tune at least we'll be both out of tune together" love that

[@Ndlanding]

Nice to hear an alternative to: "It's good enough for jazz (or rock ((and roll))).

[@deborauseinovski9267]

its so cute

[@Jellibean83]

What is the time stamp?? 😍😍😍

[@unacuentadeyoutube13]

@@Jellibean83 .

[@louissummers8747]

He is like the Bob Ross of guitar.

[@KSXTech]

He is one of few guitarists that just hearing the tone of his guitar, you’ll automatically know its him. A true legend.

[@jamie9726]

I love how casually he mentions he’s using a six pence as a pick... 😂 such a noteworthy piece of information

[@callejarvholm]

@@jamie9726 it has less of an impact than you’d think actually. I’ve gotten by with using a jazz 3 which sort of gets a rough edge with use. Works wonders

[@jamie9726]

@@callejarvholm ya maybe I’m just imagining the acoustics, which wouldn’t be playing as much a part for a live electric

[@gianmarco2886]

like jimmy page, steve lukather and slash

[@stevejohnston8543]

One of a kind, extremely unique player.

[@husky7228]

his voice is SO DAMN SOOTHING ITS CLEARED MY ACNE

[@jodiefranke6325]

😂🤣😅😆

[@kevdean9967]

Holy fuck, my hair grew back!!

[@Ndlanding]

I just SPOTTED that.

[@starlinger2714]

Listen to Some Day One Day

[@prinsx1675]

and including he's face, talent, voice, handsomness, and more , when he was young obviusly, makes him the perfect guy on earth, aaaah dyingggg He's so hot

[@ParhelionMedia]

Holy shit, I've always loved Queen, but watching this I'm convinced Brian May is a genius. The talent in that band was off the charts.

[@distractedification]

He is. Really. He has a PH.d in Astrophysics from the Imperial College in London.

[@Iheartdgd]

He IS a genius.

[@MartijnVos]

He's a musical genius, one of the best and most iconic guitar players ever, made one of the best guitars ever when he was 17, and he's a professor in astrophysics.

[@distractedification]

Couldn't agree more. I was the ultimate Queen fan in highschool (78-82). I still have all the original vinyl from Queen I through The Game. His tone comes from the Red Special and his Vox AC30 settup. It was that sound I found so inspiring, as well as his studio orchestrations.

[@thomasfleig1780]

Not many bands can get by with 1 guitar player, like Queen. Most have a rythmn and lead. It's amazing how full they sounded with just a guitar and bass guitar.

[@scottricklaroque7428]

Most definitely the softest spoken guitar legend ever. If you crawled out from under a rock and didn't know who he was you would never guess he was one of the greatest musicians ever. Especially a superband like Queen.

[@philodonoghue3062]

No, listen to Rory Gallagher - who taught May his first licks - and who May calls Mr G.

[@Thomohawk21]

@@philodonoghue3062 uhh… no. While all that is true, it doesn’t discount the fact that Mr May is in fact a musical genius and soft spoken. 😂

[@aidenseabridge6752]

Brian may is the Bob ross of guitar

[@raoulmcwenna6499]

:D:D:D

[@brookejewell4102]

Why is this so true😂

[@FB0102]

he is the Isaac Newton of guitar

[@momoney2720]

Who?

[@thomasfleig1780]

Lol... He is going to his happy place. "Let's try a little C cord right there. Maybe put a B# here. It's your world, so just do what feels right to you"

[@tina-lp3dv]

I could honestly listen to Brian talking forever.

[@aussiecoastie72]

Me too

[@GrantSchinto]

I bought this video in 1985 in New York City for $50 when I was 19. One of the best investments I ever made. I stayed up till past 3 am watching and playing along with it. It literally doubled if not tripled my skills and value as a lead player overnight. I'd been playing for a little over 7 years at that point. Totally blew the doors off of my playing.

[@holdencaustic]

I'm digging both of your stories . Man, those were the days!

[@merriwynneevans5582]

I have a question about acoustic guitars. I'm trying to get a relatively cheap one for my 10 year old son. Any advice?

[@Vultraz999]

@@merriwynneevans5582 First Act Guitars. The prices are usually 50-70 dollars.

[@codemans22]

@@merriwynneevans5582 make it with him, see what happens

[@merriwynneevans5582]

That was supposed to be 19 years old and I got him one from Wish with the bag for about $50. He says it's fine. It just needed new strings.

[@mariasmart2419]

He has the most beautiful long elegant fingers.

[@MUFFINHEAD1985]

Mum?

[@nailbomb420]

@@MUFFINHEAD1985 DAD?!?

[@MUFFINHEAD1985]

CodeyThings kzbin.info/www/bejne/qKTVmqhslsSoodk

[@danamay1718]

He just plays so naturally. Smooth.

[@paulbalzary8600]

I must say you’re wrong mate, those are Buckethead’s

[@anarchywon4170]

I love the way he describes his guitar as: "Where all the various noises come from"

[@Bird_God_]

That sounds so weird

[@normanbuchanan9710]

I actually started laughing when he said that 😅

[@naimah5453]

I watched the whole tutorial.. and I do not own a guitar, nor have I ever played one. Could simply listen to Bri all day long!

[@mariasmart2419]

Me too ! His voice is so calming and beautiful !

[@thomaspick4123]

Go ahead and get a guitar. My recommendation, a Glarry guitar. They are good, less than $100. Get a package = guitar + amp. Strat, Tele, two humbucker, hum + single + hum styles. Light, basswood, 22 frets. Delivery included in the price. Then, select a decent guitar course. You will enjoy it. For more fun, also get a Casio arranger keyboard. Perhaps a CDP-350S? A think that is the model. 88 key, built in 200 rhythms, about $400. Then your little brother or sister can play with you and sing. Lots of free music on the Internet. Chords and lyrics to songs. Or, a friend can come over and play and sing with you. Have some fun.

[@pastaslut]

LITERALLY WHAT IM DOING

[@aminpower3071]

To think this guy could rock just as well as doing his physics homework is just mind blowing. The fact that his signature guitar was made by himself with some help from his dad is also mind blowing. Idk anyone who come close to him in term of being super smart and super talented

[@mccarthyp64]

He's got a Ph.D now as well

[@josephromano7303]

amin power. Tom Schultz, guitarist of Boston actually creates his pedals effects and started his own company... really smart tech guy

[@teriakamoto]

Love Bostons guitar sound and the fact that he would play les paul juniors. do you know what his pedal company is called Joseph ?

[@AJDOLDCHANNELARCHIVE]

Guitarist Shawn Lane, also drummer Mike Mangini (Steve Vai, Dream Theater, Extreme) helped design the Patriot (Cruise) Missile.

[@jackyoasis1606]

maynard james keenan (not John Maynard Keynes :-) from Tool is another renaissance man in rock. He makes a lot of different high class wines and writes and sing quite intellectual lyrics...and, like Jack White, plays in different bands.

[@darioricci6834]

Genius! I admire this gentleman since I was 13... now I'm 37 and not even one day is passed without his riffs. God bless you Brian

[@たい焼き_taiyaki]

Japanese words on Brian's sweatshirt "クイーン 日本公演旅行 1982" means "Queen Japan Tour 1982". I want it very much!

[@bjaygurung562]

Aarigato!

[@kr1013]

日本からお届けできますよ。 I can send it to you from Japan.

[@squillaryb7840]

@@kr1013 hit me up anytime i can buy it

[@jamber121]

Late to the party but....I also want this sweater! Anyone out there wants to part with or knows where to purchase?

[@mecagoenlaluna]

This teacher sounds great. He should form a band or something.

[@michaelshannon9169]

Even a cover band...

[@DarthCiliatus]

Please tell me your joking.

[@elijahfranksson775]

No shit he’s joking you fuckin donut

[@dodutchyernaut1945]

Darth Ciliatus no shit 😂😂

[@dodutchyernaut1945]

Definitely 😂😂

[@fridajjohanna]

Sometimes I put this video on in the background when I'm doing stuff around the house just so I don't feel alone

[@AlbertoGuitarrista]

Oh! Do you? I thought I was the only one who did that! 🙂

[@vivi.potvin]

This is such a good idea omg

[@rockisheaven]

i don't even play guitar but i love this video. brian is so well-spoken and has a such a soothing voice

[@RealwithAida]

Yes! I have no idea what he's talking about. I just love to hear him speak. Very soothing.

[@babehuiy]

+rockisheaven Same here, but I'm seriously considering buying a guitar because of this

[@robertodowney1963]

+Aida Varas ASMR?

[@paninikachini5102]

+rockisheaven I am inspired to buy a guitar and get lessons from Brian.

[@valeriataylor8337]

same here. i could attend infrared astrophysics classes if he was the teacher, just to listen to him

[@renhoek3851]

11:40 12:05 12:50 13:29 14:18 15:25 16:34 17:34 18:57 20:48 21:44 23:10 24:13 25:15 27:00 28:00 29:06 29:49 30:48 32:30 34:10

[@Hexspa]

Only video where it's ok to have timestamps without tits

[@P3t3rPizzarelli]

Goodnight ren

[@renhoek3851]

@@P3t3rPizzarelli goodnight stimpy

[@CNCTEMATIC]

Or, you could just press play...

[@renhoek3851]

CNCTEMATIC People might want to go straight to the licks mate.

[@marleythefrenchbulldog4237]

Imagine Brian may being your guitar teacher 🤩

[@milkrat484]

Rare footage of Issac Newton at a young age,Colorized.

[@steegosaurus]

hE's NoT iSsAc NeWtOn He'S bRiAn MaY

[@aniisky]

@@steegosaurus hE iS fUcKiNg JoKiNg

[@steegosaurus]

ani i wanted to woosh you so you can woosh me and i would woosh you again but time can make anybody a fool and if somebody posts me on reddit about me not understanding your joke, i will be doomed, so gg.

[@whatjoke1845]

That's Brian May not Isaac Newton

[@plof9882]

@@whatjoke1845 Wait, who was Brian May again?

[@mattgilbert7347]

His voice is so calming. He could do a meditation app.

[@mjh5437]

Jimmy Page`s voice is also a wonderful thing to behold.

[@abielmuren]

Indeed, I could buy that app instantly

[@realmrjangoon]

Should**

[@pastaslut]

I WOULD GET THAT APP BRO

[@sticksman1979]

The most down to Earth spaceman of all time. Sit down and be quiet. Genius at work.

[@gmbgret1]

Who else on the planet but Brian May calls Eddie Van Halen "Edward". Gawd, Bri is a treasure.

[@juanchocorleone]

He's a scientist and formal AF.

[@cmikesmith664]

Sammy Hagar refers to him as “Edward” also.

[@Deathshuck]

Who else on the planet but GB Bret calls Brian May "Bri" ????

[@0roseable]

@@Deathshuck Brian May calls himself Bri. On his twitter and instagram accounts.

[@merriwynneevans5582]

Awesome

[@KRAZEEIZATION]

Frank Zappa once said back in the 70s, that Brian May was the only guitarist doing anything new! He was pretty bang on in saying that!

[@georgemorley1029]

Frank Zappa knew musicality when he heard it. Great pioneer.

[@donrutter6765]

Until 1974, and Mr. Eddie Van Halen started playing live before his first album.

[@TheRicokilla]

He was right

[@GrantSchinto]

Dweezil Zappa is s big Brian May fan too. I once saw a picture of him holding a Guild Red Special Replica.

[@JulioLeonFandinho]

because you're a moron

[@gabestew262]

Brian May: Wearing japanese sweaters before it was cool

[@starshot5172]

It was cool back then

[@priyamgupta3555]

Once something is cool it’s not actually cool anymore

[@turdmanjones59]

@@priyamgupta3555 true, it loses the "cool" touch after it becomes cool lol

[@chronic_hip_and_back_pain]

@brisbopitoski I'm still trying to figure that out 😭😭

[@simk7471]

I think it was a tournée promotional sweater . クイーン 日本公演旅行 1982. Queen Japan public performance (tournée ) trip. 1982. I can't read other because is behind his guitar .

[@bramsrockhopper3377]

Guitar god. Composer. Astrophysicist. And he loves badgers and sticks his neck on the line to try to protect our wildlife. I mean really. Awesome human being. An example of what evolution can do when it’s not having a really shitty hungover kind of day and producing politicians.

[@LokkieF]

Helen Townsend A

[@awarenessvillage]

Well said!!!

[@VillainDash]

Que viven es ataba ahí

[@RoverWaters]

Would you believe there are retards who believe Freddie wrote the solo!!!!

[@mysty1353]

@Rover Waters Could you not reply to every comment calling people retards?

[@wingmann5984]

Incredible, been around the world dozens of times over several decades and still has/plays the same guitar that he made when he was 18 -- What a gentleman rock star!

[@horsiforreal]

Wing Mann 16*

[@chizitos]

his voice is so soft, i honestly can't- i'm so in love with this man.

[@daisychainsaw]

i love this man with every fiber of my being

[@lalamusicgirl1]

What a cool guy. So glad he brought so much goodness to music. We need more musicians like Brian in the music biz to help make music that's worth listening to:)

[@daniellescott3198]

Hello Dana

[@oliviabernauer8604]

BRIAN!!! My 84 year old grandmother LLLLLOVES and ADORES YOU. Now thanks to her so DO I! I knew who QUEEN was BUT I did not know that you were a PROFESSOR!!!! WOW You LITERALLY ROCK! Lots of love from us all here at the very bottom of Tasmania xxxxxx

[@gooble69]

This was 1983 when Queen was full-on world famous rock stars selling out arenas and Brian is still so polite and humble with zero ego. Amazing.

[@Luxsound67]

Yes - this is interesting !

[@brianwood7480]

Zero ego is the key to everything.

[@pierceelyhibionada342]

Oooooo Brian didn't have an Ego.

[@mikolajpaluch4927]

Queen Is The Best Band Ever

[@wumbomandlx]

Couldn't have been 1983. The Works came out in 1984 and this video has licks from The Works.

[@keitharcher548]

such a kind man to slow it down. Brian, I met you in the 90s, and you said one thing to me that always stuck, "play, how you feel" … gentleman! x

[@pastaslut]

i love that

[@viir.lfc94]

I'm crying, I could hear him talk all day, every day. This man is amazing!

[@lousekoya1803]

A friend of mine shared this video tutorial with me ! Can't remember any Artist who ever took the time and share his knowledge with such generosity ! Wow ! Thank you !

[@carlosaguilerat]

I was 3 year old. Now I´m 35 and still Queen and Brian´s fan! Thank you for your music.

[@philwoods2255]

Hate to be that guy...but Brian, not Bryan

[@carlosaguilerat]

Páll Viðar Hafsteinsson Take a Snikers...... Felling better?

[@philwoods2255]

No, I didn't take a Snickers, but I'm feeling pretty good. You?

[@carlosaguilerat]

I´m fine thanks for asking.

[@Agnessa92]

Carlos Aguilera I wasn't even in plans :D

[@briencomerford4754]

All the guitar greats concur that Brian May has the most majestic and melodic tone that nobody can replicate. When it comes to tone Brian walks on higher ground.

[@miguelbarahona6636]

"He's a class act from head to toe, and it shows in his playing. I can listen to any player and pantomime their sound, but I can't do Brian May. He's just walking on higher ground." Steve Vai.

[@flyingdutchman6984]

@@miguelbarahona6636 - It should be noted that Steve Vai said that over 37 years ago when he was only beginning on his own journey to play guitar. I am sure if asked today, with his huge overinflated ego, his quote would be a lot different. BTW Brian May could not even come close to being able to play some of the stuff Steve Vai as done over the last 37 years.

[@uncensoredart6112]

Matt Pike is the tone god

[@tagoma3504]

Thank you Brian for this guitar and humility lesson.

[@paulsimmons5726]

Brian has certainly proven himself as a true Renaissance man, able to work in so many fields at such a high level... Somewhere in the Cosmos, I'd bet Davinci, Newton, and Einstein have all given him the nod of approval! Brian always comes across as a humble and sincere man, he is certainly committed to the things that are near and dear to him.

[@iancropley725]

The Red Special is the coolest guitar ever made. I think it's amazing that he managed to make a guitar with his dad that has such a distinctive and amazing sound. He managed to make a guitar that is arguably better than all the super high end Gibsons, Fenders, PRSs, and everything else out of a fucking reclaimed cabinet. He is also an incredibly creative god of guitar, and he has made so much amazing music through his life. Such an inspiration!

[@TheRansyn]

It does have a GREAT sound. I prefer that of a Byrdland though

[@PelleKuipers]

It took him two years. I can only imagine how much time he spent thinking of what he wanted out of the guitar. Seems like he knew he wanted every sounds possible (looking at all those switches). And took his time for the design, as it's really really well balanced.

[@AndiPicker]

Pretty sure the neck is oak mantlepiece, the body is veneered blockboard with a strip from a table as a supporting centrepiece.

[@Disciple0fMetal]

Yup, and if I'm not mistaken, he said in an interview that It's never been re-freted. The red special is very much it's own entity, everything about it is unique.

[@IgorKay]

He is also a professor of Physics

[@kevinjackson3332]

I love how he knows his gear, in depth, and can explain it with such ease

[@SingeDesNeiges]

In case you were wondering what's written on his shirt, it says: クイーン 日本公演旅行 １９８２ Queen Japan tour trip 1982 Took me some time to read it because of his frigging guitar!

[@ta2705]

私は39という曲が好きです。I like 「39」.

[@schmilew1230]

thanks

[@MrKmoconne]

@@ta2705 Thank you

[@edubeltran2976]

"There is a guy in Queen that does things with his guitar that I will never be able to do". Eric Clapton .

[@Fuq2]

Many players are better than Clapton lol, he could have said that about a lot of guys.

[@vinayseth1114]

@@Fuq2 Clapton was very effective though-he just knew what sounded great.

[@guitariste47]

@@Fuq2 Eric Clapton is extremely talented and tasty, you should watch him during some of his crossroads tours; music is not only about technics (technics with no taste, creativity is total crap)plus he composed beautiful tunes etc....

[@tolistolis8277]

But boring from one point and after,like malmsteen,play the same thing all thesw years

[@guitariste47]

@@tolistolis8277 who? Clapton ? Malmsteen is probably more Boring lol

[@philb4462]

Nobody else in the world sounds like Brian May. His tone is magic and unmistakable.

[@abahotangromliromli1504]

what about Indonesian guitarist Alip Bata?

[@philb4462]

@@abahotangromliromli1504 I will look him up. I don't know the name.

[@philb4462]

@@abahotangromliromli1504 I've looked him up and I'm only finding acoustic transcriptions of songs, so no, I wouldn't say he sounds like Brian May. He would be more akin to Tommy Emanuel.

[@flwrryssynd]

This could be 3 hours long and I would definitely still sit here watching it till the end

[@kouroshesfandiari1278]

This was 36 years ago when brian may was 36

[@pipsta]

Yes

[@thesleepstate]

@@pipsta So he's 88 now?

[@prestonlant1089]

Dickorydock are you good?

[@pipsta]

@@thesleepstate How would he be 88?

[@pipsta]

@@thesleepstate He's 72

[@Imagination-In-A-Box]

Love the “this is the guitar I made it is a little different” understatement for such a legendary guitar and it’s player.

[@GreenGrl2023]

OMG, I always thought he was brilliant, but watching this video made me realize he was even more off-the-hook brilliant than I thought. Not to mention I could listen to his gorgeous voice all day.

[@fezziemin]

"Without the whole thing dying dead on you👍🏼" -Dr. May

[@vaniitas8403]

Humble and kind man, made his own guitar, today one of the best guitarists that ever lived, respect from all over the world

[@VictorMatthieu]

"Dying dead" "Licks we've been licking" He's quite awkward, honestly, but it's great.

[@bindig1]

A guy that builds his own guitar is deserved of much respect. The guy is a genius. Literally. The guy has a degree in astro physics. An actual rocket scientist. LOL

[@flyingdutchman6984]

He is not a rocket scientist. He may have studied Astrophysics, but it has nothing to do with rockets. :P

[@AddieP91]

@@flyingdutchman6984 LOL kzbin.info/www/bejne/ooezpHWjncydis0

[@panaderomartin8566]

Para mi uno de los mejores guitarristas del mundo

[@danstephens4322]

Possibly the most innovative guitarist in history. I would have killed to get this video back when he made it. I asked every guitarist and music store I encountered back then how he got that harmony. No one knew. I nearly cried watching this. Such a genius! I have no words superlative enough to express my admiration!😊

[@icemanlee666]

Brian’s such a great guy and a very generous with his knowledge, massive respect he’s also the reason why i wanted to play the guitar in the first place, i heard the Queen greatest hits album when i was 8 and that was that

[@Strato13]

Brian May is awesome. Such a brilliant Guitar player/musician. It's interesting that I wouldn't have had ANY idea of what he was talking about in 1983 as I'd of been 13 years old, but now as an adult, I can fully appreciate every detail about the gear, choice of pickups, amps, and even the part where he claimed it uncharacteristic of him to play a scale as opposed to how he plays over chords. A gem.

[@renouncedequation3923]

The guy is a genius.

[@gas_grass_orass4712]

what does he mean by playing across a chord rather than playing in scales?

[@oyvey566]

+Alex Escobedo Exactly what he said.

[@gas_grass_orass4712]

+Oy vey if I knew what he said I wouldn't be here

[@oyvey566]

Alex Escobedo Instead of creating a song with notes based around a certain scale (A, B, C etc), he would create a melody or song around a chord.

[@AJPMUSIC_OFFICIAL]

Such a unique sound, instantly recognisable. Beautiful and melodic playing and a great songwriter.

[@AdamM667]

I'm in my 40s and have been playing guitar since my early teens and the whole reason I play was because I was inspired by Brian May, probably around the time this was recorded. Terms like legend, master or guitar hero get banded around, but Brian, you are a all of those and more. Even after all these years, I get an uncontrollable urge to go and pick up my guitar when I hear you play.

[@gwensebay2759]

I don't even play guitar and I can't stop watching this... what an incredibly talented human being.

[@juanrogelrodriguez8285]

Thank you, thank you, thank you very much, for activating the option of subtitles, now thousands more people (not English speakers) can fully enjoy this video and its valuable and memorable information. Thank you Brian !.

[@dirtyworktherealrollingsto1703]

One of the most impressive things about him is that he is that famous but such an humble guy though. Listen to him speaking you never would expect his expressive work on his guitar. A real english gentleman! What we learn again: Never judge a book by it's cover! ;-)

[@lobsterwhisperer7932]

and looks like a good looking howard stern

[@jeffgarrison7056]

Oh hell yeah!!! That was so awesome!!! Brian May doesn't get nearly enough credit for just how uniquely inventive, melodically brilliant, sonically expressive and phenomenal techniques!!! The Astrophysicist is a Rock Guitar God!!! By far one of my all-time favorites!!! Dude has brains, heart and soul!!! Thank you Brian.

[@richlaw1953]

I believe our Dr. May earned a PhD in Astro Physics from London Imperial College. He’s brilliant, articulate, musically gifted, humble and incredibly kind. And I LOVE his excellent tutorials‼️

[@Iceman-xx1kh]

Brilliant man..brilliant guitar..brilliant tones..Brian..You are something else 👍

[@AdinaIspas]

Graeme Roberts Yep. He's Egyptian. All the way from Memphis, he is. Literally.

[@Matheus-ki9zo]

+Iceman 8 He's Brianlliant!

[@Iceman-xx1kh]

Smi le Brill indeed 😊

[@mariannangarano2694]

Watching his fingers on the neck of that guitar is ABSOLUTELY MESMERIZINGLY AWESOME!! BRIAN IS THE GUITARMAN EXTRODINAR!!!!!!

[@DarthInsomnis]

Brian May: the master of guitar, the gentleness and kindness of Bob Ross who is basically a modern day Newton. What a life this man lives.

[@2ndhourgroupadventures813]

25:42 the most precious thing i’ve ever heard him say/do

[@pastaslut]

eeeeyyyooowwmmmm

[@ilariawarren7276]

'They MADE ME play a Telecaster.' I love the way he says it.

[@causticwit]

Yes! Like, "how very dare you" 😂

[@jasnterry1313]

"and slowly it's like this..." Still faster than I can dream of playing

[@pastaslut]

LMAOAOAOAOA

[@AnthonyMonaghan]

The governor...Love Of My Life guitar part sounds like Bach when played unaccompanied. Possibly the most distinctive sounding guitarist ever. You hear a few notes and instantly it's Brian May....even on a pastiche piece like the solo from "Crazy Little Thing Called Love". Brilliant man all round. Do good things...

[@uapnewdiscoveryimages]

He is such a good player, everything he plays is really considered but when he plays, it is done with a real sense of feeling and although it has all been thought through, it still sounds spontaneous....it all flows perfectly. That is the sign of a truly great player in my opinion. Any decent guitarist can play fast, but fast with clarity and feeling is not easy. Hats off to a true great.

[@Mattythebassman]

What an all round talented human being. One of the greatest to ever play. You can tell it's him straight away after a few notes. Not many guitarists have that ability to have such a unique and captivating voice to their playing.

[@greenbanananas]

Delay boxes "That can get out of control very easily and frequently does with me". I've seen Queen about 8 times starting in 1982, and the one thing Brian never is, is out of control. Every note was in place, bang on time. His Brighton Rock solos with the delay are memorable, and 100% in control. Don't mix yourself in with the mere mortals, BM

[@sofiabittar8448]

38:57 minutes of pure art. I could keep on listening to him the whole day. His voice is so calming.

[@daniellescott3198]

Hello Sofia

[@david.cutipa]

Hello Daniel

[@XD18Felipe]

I can play very similarly to Hendrix, Vaughan and Clapton but NEVER, NEVER like Brian may, he is so original and unorthodox! He’s not a pentatonic guy, he’s so unique, what a special player!! Unmatched!

[@pinto4646]

21:28 is still one of the most creative solos ive ever heard

[@xthatghomiex2939]

pinto4646 It's so incredibly peculiar sounding.

[@tplouffe9226]

Especially for the time, I've never heard anything like that from that time period and not again for a while, it's so different and unique, very innovative.

[@UKArtlover]

And someone on one of these threads said ' Brian's technique was intermediate at best ' .,.good grief what a plonker eh?:)

[@Yoshimitsu4432]

I miss these this video!I remember hearing him play at a concert in Japan and he sounded really great.His tone is the best I've listen live. I am a Japanese guitarist and artist and I will continue to pursue my picking skills in order to one day be able to play my own unique tone.

[@jacquelineduarte]

My dad saw me watching this and he was like “THAT IS A GOOD ONE!!!”

[@ddaeng7414]

Hey Brian! I just want to let you know that I think you are an extremely amazing, talented and beautiful person! You're music means so much to me.

[@Fedeniux]

This is a masterpiece. A masterclass. A sample of talent. Thank you Brian

[@farha932]

bri: “hi, i’m brian may-” me: *_NOOOOO MY HEART IS EXPLODING_*

[@flowersbyphone2554]

MOOD

[@pastaslut]

ME

[@NAGGER__PLZ]

Brian is an awesome at explaining for beginners . Most people struggle at teaching the guitar well. Brian seems like a natural

[@bettymorton5355]

Dr. Brian May...Still humble today 2021..and Still going strong..he championed/backed up many a singer through the years..now that's humility! We love you Brian, always & forever...Canada..

[@ArnoldsKtm]

I could listen to Brian for ages. So chill and cool voice along with great guitar playing.

[@mackin26]

Hendrix, Slash and Van Halen aside (they get all the plaudits)... Brian May has to be the most original modern guitarist that has ever lived. Apart from being so unique in his style and sound, he 's done it on a guitar he built. No-one else has ever done that. Mind-blowing. Plus, his solos are so goddamn hard to learn even with this video.

[@ninelk71]

Sir Brian May, thank you very much for your magical game. For over thirty-five years I have been listening to Queen music almost every day and every time I discover something new. I have a huge number of favorite groups, but Queen always remain for me the best and most beloved group on planet Earth. And so it will be until the end of my days. Thanks to the Queen for everything !!!

[@fjk1138]

Pure talent and such a gentle soul. Thanks Brian for all the beautiful music .

[@andreskosberg4566]

One of the best rock guitar composers, he had very innovative ideas with sounds and effects.

[@davidking1371]

This is literally the greatest thing on you tube

[@threeleggedcat]

I literally don’t know enough about guitars to understand that much of this I just like listening to and looking at Brian hah

[@MrGrimT]

My copy of this on VHS was one of my most favourite things I ever owned. I watched this so many times the tape got totally chewed to bits...

[@d.aardent9382]

He definitely must be reincarnated genius guy from like in 1600 or 1700. He has that classical, orchestral spirit in his playing but also into math and astronomy and building his own instruments, like the scientists of the old days built their own telescopes and measuring devices.

[@MasterofOrion]

Just like Bach

[@pablocastillogomez7924]

The greatest guitar tone of all time, explained by the greatest guitar player of all time. I would have payed for this.

[@nora-fm7he]

30:45 first time hearing Love of My Life on an electric, and totally smitten by it

[@user-kc2ru5xo4k]

Brian , you are one of two people that inspired me to start playing the guitar over thirty years ago, so THANK YOU.

[@planetx1595]

Who's the other? Jimi Hendrix?

[@Valentina-cs4vs]

I love Brian May and I will love him till the day freakin' I die.

[@skippertj05codcatcher79]

He makes it look so easy! the man is a genius!