British guitarist tries to play like Stevie Ray Vaughan! (and fails!)

[@wingsofpegasus]

TIME STAMPS - 1:27 Tuning 1:45 This is Serious! (Vibrato, 13 gauge strings) 3:47 Aggressive Down Strokes 4:23 Playing with Dynamic Appreciation (Trill) 5:27 Mixing Techniques 6:55 Demonstration (Slower) 8:10 Major/minor 9:11 Hardcore Bends! 10:34 Bending 2 Strings Together 12:26 Right Hand Freedom (staying loose) 13:38 Endless Face Melting Runs! 14:42 Navigating the Fretboard

[@reallymysterious4393]

Excellent video ! Stevie and Roy Clark were the absolute Greatest !!!

[@jimkostan9932]

SRV ACTUALLY USED 11GAUGE STRINGS IN HIS LAST YEARS. HE WAS TELLING ME. STEVIE ALSO PICKED WITH THE ROUND SIDE with a "MEDIUM" PICK.

[@SueProv]

@@jimkostan9932 Oh. I didn't see this but I commented something similar. Glad you got to meet him.

[@To.Si.Ma.]

Great video! Next please: John McLaughlin Paco De Lucia Jimi Hendrix Santana B.B.King Wes Montgomery

[@xenoscoot]

@@jimkostan9932 yes, I read that. Apparently, drying out and getting clean, was like removing gloves...also, read he started going with lighter gauge strings and frets as he started dealing with issues that come with playing as hard as he did his entire life...tendon, ligament, joint issues, nerve damage, etc. That being said, 11 gauge and having Rene Marinez file down/smooth base frets didn't mean he was going easy into that Good Night...nor was he a lightweight even then. He was dealing with issues with his voice, too, but he wasn't giving up on anything. He is the nonpareil of Guitar.

[@eljefe414]

Anybody keeping Stevie’s sound alive is a win in my book.

[@wiseguysoutdoors2954]

You've explained Stevie Ray Vaughan's style and intentions of his music better than I have ever heard it said before!! GREAT JOB, FIL

[@wingsofpegasus]

Thanks!

[@lindacarlton3154]

Brilliant Fill! Come to Texas and visit Austin, SRV stomping ground. Great statue to honor him. He sat behind me on a Southwest Airlines flight from Austin to Houston. Got his autograph. He made us proud and he is missed. You've done an excellent job analyzing his style. Cheers Fil from Texas. Xx

[@marksnider8914]

Tahos 💜👊🤠🤙 🐓 🌵. FW:

[@belishabeacon9761]

Excellent analysis! SRV was and is one of my favorite musicians. I saw his last concert in August of 1990 at Alpine Valley. It could take hours to get out of that massive parking lot, so we always did a bit of tailgating until the traffic cleared. So we saw his helicopter crash. I'll never forget it. It was terrible. The next day thousands of us went to Buddy Guy's (he had performed at the show) in Chicago to just be together and mourn. The last piece Stevie did was Voodoo Child. Toward the end, he dropped to his knees, went down on his back, and played the most beautiful, pure guitar I have ever heard. Thank you for highlighting him. Not only a great guitarist but a truly unique rhythmic voice.

[@racinnut77]

Love your enthusiasm for the topic, not that you ever lack in other videos, but more so in this one. I really appreciate your love and passion for music, especially Stevie's.

[@deegomez2089]

I just finished Texas Flood bio on SRV. Great read, I recommend to any SRV fan. Interesting thing that Stevie said once he got clean he went to .011 strings cos he could finally feel his fingers 😎 Thanks Fil, for continuing to bring SRV to fans who have loved him forever and helping others discover him 🎶🎵

[@paulcowart3174]

Ha ha yes actually at one point he shaved heel callus off and super glued it to his ripped up finger tips 42 to 11 is my fave

[@canadianroot]

Fails? Your "fail" would be a resounding success for many guitarists. Another brilliant lesson/analysis/demo. I'm sure most of your subscribers would agree (and I never tire of saying this) that you are without peer on KZbin.

[@wingsofpegasus]

Thanks!

[@randymarsengill6035]

Brilliant as always, Fil. Bravo!

[@wingsofpegasus]

Thanks!

[@jamesferris4573]

Fil many guitarist try to play like Stevie Ray Vaughn but never understand the small intricacies that really made Stevie who he was. You understand why his sound was different and on a much higher level than almost any other major guitarist. It is this inner knowledge, the ability to use the knowledge you have plus your own remarkable talents that make you very good. There was certainly no fail here but just pure imitation. Not many guitarist can play Stevie' s songs and sound like Stevie. Well done.👍

[@wingsofpegasus]

Thanks!

[@jillwright8993]

Geez Fil, you didn't fail at all, you sounded like SRV. What a treat to hear this. You are just so good pointing out all the good stuff. Just love it. SRV would have been honored to hear you play his style.

[@wingsofpegasus]

Thanks!

[@Katerina9256]

Totally agree with this, Fil is such a nice and humble and very talented fellow!

[@218maryland]

Yes, fil was tearing it up!

[@johnmarshall3903]

You did a great job of breaking down SRV 's playing for us Fil, thanks a lot.

[@danieldomachowske9871]

You’re so humble Fil. That makes you more incredible than you realize. Great demo!

[@lorenrogers9269]

Stevie and Robin Robin Trower were/are two superlative guitarists, both favorites of mine, who I always felt literally expressed themselves with their guitar in the moment. That is, they played with soul, in the moment, expressing their feelings. Wonderful stuff. And Fil, you are top shelf, keep it up.

[@wingsofpegasus]

Thanks!

[@jacoblemen]

Stevie was such a master and he made it look so easy.. I swear the guy couldn't even touch a guitar without it sounding great.. Good video.. Thanks

[@debraweikel4521]

Stevie said in an interview he doesn’t play with much finesse “I play like I’m breaking out of jail”. Love him, he was a character.

[@edgarbaring420]

I love the way you explain yourself when you see and hear his playing style, I get that it excites me too. You are a great player and.teacher. keep it up, thanks from san antonio , TX.

[@wingsofpegasus]

Thanks for the kind words!

[@janproy7956]

Humble and gifted..... don't ever lose that Fil. Wonderful video. Thank you.

[@rickkemp2749]

What separates SRV from the rest is not only did he possess the creativity of an artist, he also had the workmanship of an artisan.

[@groovymoon]

TONE. TONE. TONE... and everything else.. One of the most intuitive guitarists ever.

[@TERRENCEJJR]

Love this channel. You're very modest and talented. I've learned a bunch of cool stuff from you and I'm not a musician at all. Stay the same, you're a treasure.

[@wingsofpegasus]

Thanks!

[@pommie5093]

You did not fail, Fil. I mean, SRV was not of this planet, I am convinced. Thank you for being awesome, as you always are!

[@wingsofpegasus]

Thanks for the kind words!

[@davidmartin7081]

Yeah Brother Fil, you know it's an impossible task to track Stevie, his playing seemed to be determined from afar! A fellow once said : In Stevie's hands, Albert King became meatier, faster, tougher, Lonnie Mack's riffs + grooves went into hyperspace, Hendrix got the authentic blues treatment. Stevie's style was summed up quite well by you Fil. Still, much easier to say than to play. Great job like always Bro.! You are "The Man'" Brother Fil!!!

[@suehollar2578]

Fil wonderful analysis! The breakdown of how SRV made his sound was great! You can explain to the non-guitarist about the methods SRV uses and make it easy to understand.

[@Steve.Cutler]

The energy flowed out of Stevie like a wide open water faucet..every second he played..

[@konstantia1607]

Forget what he's doing, what you're doing is impossible enough! Another dazzling lesson, Fil. Merci.

[@drewpall2598]

Konstantia As I tolled Fil. I am sure there are a lot of people out there that wish they could play guitar 1/4 as well as he can. Fil fingers definitely knows their way around a guitar or two.

[@wingsofpegasus]

Thanks!

[@debishaw9355]

Fil, you sound awesome! What fail? I loved it!!

[@tomswift7666]

Great analysis. I didn't know about the heavy strings. Very informative. Stevie just makes it look so easy.

[@Katerina9256]

Lol already on the title 😄 Love your videos Fil 👍

[@matthewmurphy8872]

I saw Stevie and Jeff Beck at the RPI Fieldhouse, Troy, NY back on November, 12 1989. Stevie opened and blew the crowd away. I still have my concert stub; $17.50.

[@b4dawnproductions]

One of the absolute greatest of all time and gone way too soon. Thank you Phil for keeping SRV and his music in the forefront. Love this channel

[@kmackiss]

Stevie Ray Vaughan - Riviera paradise is a great example of some of his talent . Thank you for the great content .

[@davidrichter9164]

Love the way you take the time to explain even the smallest details. The mark of a great teacher. Doesn't sound like a failure to me. Cool as always Fil.

[@bucknutzbackyardbbq8688]

As I have commented to you before, I love your channel and video's. With SRV being my favorite of all time I loved this video. It's always great to see you show your immense talent as well.

[@shatner99]

I guess this is like when you finally see your bjj instructor toying with the purple belts and submitting the other black belts. I love I finally saw you playing. Playing only when there is a teachable moment speaks volumes of your respect to the artists you review and react to.

[@ella5319]

I love to get reactions to Stevie Ray's guitar playing from someone that plays guitar himself, thank you so much for sharing this with us.

[@digeratadesign]

fantastic to see the breakdown of his styles

[@davidcatalano3781]

Fil, you express Stevie 's feeling too. Cool really cool. SWEET! Thank you! Blessings!!! Love the expression, that just melted your face.

[@shirleymuhleisen683]

I love the “chord that ends a run that melts your face”! I thought that every time Stevie does it. Also, he drops to very soft slow tones after shredding-then goes back to shredding 🤠

[@pcs56]

Hell yeah dude! You got that SRV tone and feel down!

[@TheNewenglandboys]

I think Stevie Ray was just an incredible instinctive guitar master. His playing can't be duplicated simply because what he played was what was in his mind at any instant and his fingers just knew where his head wanted to go. He's a difficult study simply because of his genius abilities. I think anyone attempting to duplicate his playing is futile. He's a man to accept as a phenomenon just for us to listen to.

[@pleasepermitmetospeakohgre1504]

The guy simply tries to mimic Hendrix, he doesn't have his own style going on. Why listen to impersonations when you can listen to the real thing?

[@perpetualbystander4516]

@@pleasepermitmetospeakohgre1504 🤦‍♂️

[@pleasepermitmetospeakohgre1504]

@@perpetualbystander4516 Facepalm all you like, doesn't make what I said untrue.

[@perpetualbystander4516]

@@pleasepermitmetospeakohgre1504 🥱

[@pleasepermitmetospeakohgre1504]

@@perpetualbystander4516 I can see I'm dealing with a person of limited vocabulary lol.

[@peddytendergrass6845]

Fails on SRV are better than 99.9 % of the world. Jam on, Hoss

[@sherylstone8804]

Not a fail at all. I learned a lot. Stevie had many mentors and would be proud to be one for others. Thanks for this video.

[@georgiagirl1961]

Ok. I haven't seen this Stevie video. I love how much enthusiasm you have for playing and informing about his music, guitar playing. Definitely one of, if not my all time favorite. I will never forget watching him live in Atlanta on New Years Eve ringing in 1987. Fresh out of rehab, he introduces himself at the end of the show as Mr. Clean! I loved it and even more so now as I've grown older and recognize the calibur of his sobriety and his not of this world talent! RIP SRV, Thanks for all the Love you passed our way! ❤ Thanks so much.

[@shaneh9524]

Fill, I am so glad that you have pointed out that a person should play with the strings that they're comfortable with! I am a Stevie Ray nut and unfortunately for me I had no one tell me that when I started my journey of learning how to play songs from the greatest guitarist who ever lived now 20 years later I'm still playing with 13s because nothing else feels right on the bright side of things I can do push-ups with one finger LOL!

[@4redniwediS]

It really seems like you have a huge fan base yourself Fil! Your dedication and passion for music of all genres really shines through! You are right up there with the Guitar greats! Keep the videos coming!!!

[@kensod6034]

We love SRV. Thanks professor ... 😃 🎸

[@218maryland]

Good lord, that was far from a fail my friend. You can really play. Keep up the great vids

[@michaelnorris7353]

Great analysis man. I am a huge SRV fan (who isn`t) and I picked up a couple of things I did not know about him. I was really surprised that he used such a heavy gage string. I don`t know anyone that uses a string that thick. Great job.

[@johnnymossville]

Clapton said no matter the time or place, Stevie was always at the top of his game. He never let his playing become anything less than all it could be.

[@reelguyoutdoors5536]

wow! great job Fil!

[@JCsRadiantRae]

THIS IS THE BEST ANALYSIS VIDEO YOU HAVE MADE SO FAR! I finally understand! Thanks Fil, for the breakdown.

[@wingsofpegasus]

No problem!

[@thescarletandgrey2505]

Just wanted to say you’re a superlative player in your own right! You’re like a polite Ritchie Blackmore

[@67marlins81]

Haha- Well said, Jack, I like the comparison! Fil is a clean player & polite for sure.

[@bluebluelectricblue]

Blackmore always scared me 😳

[@67marlins81]

@@bluebluelectricblue Ritchie always struck me as honest, but selfish and completely unaware of how to be diplomatic and get along with people.

[@sixbladeknife44]

@@bluebluelectricblue haha, it’s hard to find any pictures of him smiling, perpetual scowl 😁

[@KaninTuzi]

@@67marlins81 Almost certainly on the spectrum

[@marilynsheffield612]

Great analysis Fil! Your better than what you think. Btw congrats on 170,000 subs

[@wingsofpegasus]

Thanks!

[@deeperwithgod7932]

Fil! Great as always! Stevie was AMAZING, and you did a great job of sharing is his incredible playing. Thanks, James Ponak

[@mikes8948]

As someone with no musical talent whatsoever, I thoroughly enjoy hearing the technical side of what's happening through your analyses.

[@danwendt4292]

I was working on and almost mastered srv on guitar all because of my work and my strong fingers. And they were wrecked by RA arthritis and loosing the use of my left hand destroyed my life's work so at least I can listen now and have been blessed with ears that can hear 4 range speakers and it wonderful I'd still can do that

[@Lummox1965]

Nobody can copy SRV, he was unique on the guitar, but I think it's very impressive how you explain the way of playing, very good fil!

[@dwaynewladyka577]

Stevie Ray Vaughan is in my top 10 list of my favorite guitarists. I remember when he passed away, in the helicopter crash. May he rest in peace. Thanks for this great analysis video. Cheers, Fil!

[@michaellowe121]

Fantastic job Fil!!!

[@debravirden7130]

Thank you for a great analysis and especially your guitar demo.You did a fabulous guitar demonstration and I surely loved it!

[@wingsofpegasus]

Thanks!

[@seekerofthetruth9805]

Great breakdown and absolutely a lot of help To be able to play it as one thing but be able to explain it and teach it to others is another one of the best channels on utube!

[@michaelmorgan2375]

I thought it worth mentioning that Rene Martinez srv's guitar tech said Stevie would start a tour with 13 gauge strings but has the tour went on and his hand would sometimes get tired he would have to put higher gauge string on for him by his request.

[@pamnichols7877]

Brilliant Fil. You are spot on in my opinion! Congratulations on 170K!!!! SRV is smiling down on you and your master talent! ❤️

[@wingsofpegasus]

Thanks!

[@Monyornothin]

Love your videos and commentary! I'm finally subscribing!! SRV played at Lake Compounce in Bristol, CT b4 he died and at the time I said to myself " I'll catch him next time".😥 What a mistake. He was a rare human being. ✌

[@natehanson4421]

Nice analysis of Stevie's playing. I remember watching a video of him in an interview. He talked about how different guitarists played a standard blues song, and he played a bit while talking about how each of them played it. He really seemed to conjure their sound. Like the way he plays Hendrix tunes, he seems to capture the sound perfectly, then add bits of his own.

[@bilbo206]

I’ve been watching your vids for months now, this is one of the best. Your “approximations” of SRV’s style are just right - because it’s your style mixed in with, and that’s a great sound too. Hey now teach us how to play one of your tunes, what do you say? You won’t get a copyright strike right!?

[@Cashcrop54]

Definitely enjoyed this video. You got on pretty well there. You didn’t embarrass yourself in any way. You can play. And, that’s why we watch. You don’t just know a ton of info you can play. Thanks for doing this video.

[@mjz8373]

Great execution! I understand a lot more about SRVs techniques. Thank you.

[@wingsofpegasus]

No problem!

[@DS40764]

Vaughn was such a character and talent-really one of a kind. A combo of mellow (smooth) and as you put it aggressive and instantly recognizable. Such a loss to the bluesy/ rock sound. Seems like all the greats in rock and roll die way too young. Thanks for sharing. Gosh it must be incredible to have talent as you do, so you can play your favorites and teach others too ! And it's the highest form of flattery. Have you ever met him, or have you been to any of his concerts?

[@wingsofpegasus]

He died in 1990 sadly so I never had the opportunity.

[@marrkhicks]

You’re critiques are second to none. Very talented human being. Cheers!

[@michellewilsdon294]

SRV, true giant, and as I see it, no fail at all, insightful and educational, for those of us who listen and appreciate. \m/ on Fil !

[@wingsofpegasus]

Thanks!

[@joelgoldman5790]

My guitar teach took me to see Stevie in Boston in 1984 the "Couldn't stand the weather" tour second row on floor. I could see his hands! I could not keep up. Way too fast. But his slow stuff has soul. He made me want to play even more.

[@erikafreebird6449]

I really enjoyed this. You are an awesome guitarist.❤️

[@wingsofpegasus]

Thanks!

[@mariorabottini5687]

What a player and what an amazing sound Stevie had.....totally awesome! I saw him Live in Melbourne many years ago.....absolutely unbelievable Fil! Sensational demo on guitar to fella....Smokin! Cheers Mario! 😀👌🤘

[@wingsofpegasus]

Thanks Mario!

[@tullfan2560]

I saw him at Festival Hall, Melbourne in 1986 with Double Trouble. He ended the show playing a double-necked guitar with his brother Jimmy.

[@johnohill463]

Well played mate !! No fail at all. Angus Young bends strings a lot while playing his solos. Can you please do an upload on his final solo, including his chord progression, in "Let There Be Rock". Phil Emmanuel taught it to me when I was 17, in 1989, when my band had supported him. He could tell that I was self taught and that I was doing it the hard way so he offered me a guitar lesson when the night was over. He also taught me technique to simplify my lead playing. I felt like the luckiest young man in the world, and still feel that way 32 years later... R.I.P. to the amazing and generous Phil Emmanuel ... Kind Regards ... Johno ...

[@tecora1818]

I wish you were around when I was a teenager it would of help me push myself to learn to play 😩

[@mrblue8439]

Hello Fil it has been a very long time since I stopped by to watch one of your videos. I have 2 very bust months well now I have time to see what you have been up to.

[@atreb56]

Thank you very much for the step by step analysis of how Stevie played. Your covers and analysis are the best.

[@wingsofpegasus]

Thanks!

[@celestearellano3720]

Oh my gosh I just stated that on another video of yours, that his hands were anointed by God...You just confirmed what I knew about his massive talent. He broke the guitar string and didn't miss a beat or lose his concentration on Little sister my song. I so melt with affection for his love of guitar playing. He's in love and watching him with that guitar just makes me oooh and awe. He makes me rejoice to hear the blues instead of cry with depression. How can a man make the blues a journey of rejoicing? I have more than a crush on Stevie and his talent it is full blown love for his genius. Thanks for your explanations of how he achieved that wild sound catching two strings. Fil you do Stevie well! Congratulations on your ability to mimic him so good to have you show how!

[@MDLOP8]

SO great to hear your wisdom on this master! Thank you, Fil!

[@georgiagirl1961]

Melted your face! Lol. There's no better description 😂. Truth. Solid face melting truth! ❤ incredible. Thanks so much!

[@SueProv]

I read in a biography that Stevie said he was able to play the 13 gauge strings because he didn't feel any pain because of his drugging and drinking. He said he went to a lower gauge. But don't remember what number. It may have been in the biography Texas Flood. He's great no matter what and I really loved his playing but even loved the man more. Fil, you are like him. A very exceptional talent and exceptional man in humility and goodness.

[@wingsofpegasus]

Thanks for the kind words!

[@uggligr]

When I was doing open mics I used to give out the "Johnny B. Good" award to the best performer. This is obviously to make myself more popular, so to avoid giving it to the same people all the time, I had a rule that for your second Johnny B. Good, you had to beat yourself. I began to realize that non-players often gave great cheers to simple music, and it wasn't just the performer's parents. So I began to imagine that I did not know how to play a guitar. This I think gives you a better perspective. A majority of the audience did not know how to play a guitar and didn't care to learn. They had a life outside of guitar and were happy with it. The "beat yourself" rule gave credence and believability to regular performers when they won.

[@kkdonny4096]

Great vid. Love how you did an analysis of that vid( song) without actually showing the vid ! It was innovated in a way, imo. Your strat sounding great 👍. Thank you !

[@kriskouri7200]

You are great too Fil!!! Love your playing, understanding , and knowledge!

[@wingsofpegasus]

Thanks!

[@JeffinLowerAlabama]

One of the best x 2, great break down Fil, just unleash 5 to 6 minutes of shredding Fil style, thank you, Jeff in LA USA

[@grandspringdale1564]

Rock on Pegasus dude man, rock on🤟

[@MultiLakewood]

I remember when I first heard Texas Flood, I thought two people were playing together to make that sound. Unbelievable ability. 😱

[@gleasonparker1684]

Thanks I am not a musician. Except some drums But I learn a lot from your videos.

[@lnugent1000]

Good job brother.

[@sandrasmith7501]

Now...put it all together, Fil...lol. Great breakdown, thx.

[@jeannamoree2172]

Was in a SRV mood tonight n found this! WOW you are an Awesome guitarist and so knowledgeable!! You sound just like Stevie!! I enjoy listening to you play❤️

[@Dornie51]

Fil ... fail? Sounds great to me 🎸 You couldn't fail if you tried to! I think SRV was born in a pod and dropped to earth 😆

[@bernardofitzpatrick5403]

Dopest vid, man! No fails dude! Attitude rocks!,!!! 👍👍💥🔥 ure playing is tight 💥🔥🔥🔥

[@wingsofpegasus]

Thanks!

[@danielschaeffer1294]

I’m watching this a second time, and noticed your remarks @ 12:39. By playing different areas of the string with different levels of force one can get lots of different tone colors and subtle changes of mood without touching any knobs or switches. I was mostly an acoustic player, and this is VERY true of the acoustic, because there aren’t any knobs or switches. I suspect that a Strat is so great for the blues precisely because you can do anything with tones subtly and quickly to build lots of emotional variety into one solo. Matter of fact some years ago I saw a Rory vid - I can’t remember what - where he played the first part nice and clean, nearly like a pop-country tune, then moved his hand back toward the bridge and turned his amp into a volcanic fuzz explosion. I suspect he had all his knobs turned just below the point of feeding back. I’ll let you get back to work now. And maybe I’ll steal a few of these licks. Keep the faith!

[@elizabethspedding1975]

That was great.🎶🎸🎶🎸 You are brilliant with the guitar.♥️

[@lyrastar999]

that was really great, great playing on your part as well. rock on!

[@richardsrensen4219]

You sounds a lot like Stevie Ray Vaughan! great video who is a tribute to one of the bedst bluse players all times

[@davewilkirson2320]

Love your analogies. You are the best at explaining complex playing styles. SRV grew up near me in Dallas. He was perhaps the best guitarist of all time with the Blues.

[@jamesrramey]

Great breakdown of SRV FIL You're only human Stevie wasn't !

[@Wormfish]

It’s wonderful to hear your analysis of Stevie. He is truly special and not everyone understands why. You do such a beautiful job of conveying this. You are the best Fil. I always enjoy your videos.

[@wingsofpegasus]

Thanks!

[@Mitch1977]

You can fool the fans, but not the players! Stevie breaks that rule effortlessly! Nice playing Fil!