Bruce Springsteen ‘I’m on Fire’ fingerstyle guitar. Arr Nathaniel Murphy/Zeppelinbarnatra

A little arrangement of the classic Springsteen song. Using a Fender Custom Shop Chicago Special. Only available at Chicago Music Exchange.
Using Roland street cube and a Shure MV88 mic into iPhone.

[@TenThumbsProductions]

His touch, the dynamics, the nuance… it sounds like Bruce is singing the song. This is tremendous. It’s perfect. 10/10 only because you can’t be more perfect than perfect. Wow.

[@Zeppelinbarnatra]

Thank you so much!

[@RickBeato]

Sounds beautiful Nathaniel!🔥🔥🔥🔥💥

[@Zeppelinbarnatra]

The main man!! Thanks so much Rick! 🙏🙏🙏

[@dirkhudson7743]

Hey Rick, you've gotta be the man with the right connections... get Bruce to see this.... Wouldn't it be fantastic if Mr. Murphy was a guest performer for The Boss on stage! Just sayin' I have faith in you!

[@dep1001]

It really does!

[@palmplaza812]

You gotta get Nathaniel on an episode

[@john.john.johnny]

@@Zeppelinbarnatra Besides here where can we see you play live?

[@charlescauldron]

Fender should just pay this guy and make this a Telecaster commercial, because I absolutely want to buy one now.

[@okaytastic6691]

Looking at the tens of thousands of dollars worth of gear I have and realizing he’s playing a Roland street cube is one hell of a perspective check. Killer playing sir

[@brianosborne9393]

Same. Goes to show us that playing is everything.

[@okaytastic6691]

@@brianosborne9393 tone is nothing without the right notes!

[@daspicsman]

It’s all in the fingers and those amp settings!

[@zeitghost1321]

Gear does not make the player The player makes the gear

[@brianosborne9393]

@@zeitghost1321 Let's not pretend that the CORRECT gear doesn't matter. There are a lot of tools available to us, and it's a lot of damn fun.

[@kinglouiethethird]

thank you youtube algo, this was brilliant

[@toastertoaststoast]

I come back to this video at least 4 times a week, it’s incredible

[@daveacksh]

For anyone interested in understanding it a little better: He posted on IG that it was in open E-tuning with the exception of the high b-string being tuned down to F#. That's how he gets that one particular harmonic. (No clue how he got that idea! Please correct me if I'm wrong). That should help people understand his left hand a little more. Your posts are amazing Nathaniel!

[@Zeppelinbarnatra]

Thanks David! You are correct. A big priority was getting the harmonics to ring out for as long as possible as they were mimicking the keyboard part of the song. However, with the B string being tuned down so low, it was nigh on impossible for it to stay in tune due to the gauge of the string. For this one, I actually got a tech at the store to put on a G string where the B would normally be and just tuned that to F#. Worked well but had intonation issues if you listen carefully you might be able to hear it.

[@daveacksh]

@@Zeppelinbarnatra 🤟

[@kevingriffin9893]

Based on his left positions I figured it was some kind of open tuning. Thanks for pointing out exactly what it is ~

[@therealdoug1000]

Ha. Tuning was my first question. Thanks for this!

[@uberjam-sam8512]

I got to the open E tuning and kept trying to play along. Huge thanks for the clarification. Such a beautiful tune, played with such passion and clear sense of purpose. Cheers!

[@WrangleMcDangle]

this is one of the most beautiful guitar arrangements i've ever heard in my life

[@user-ih3jh5jn6h]

Pięknie czyli beautiful.

[@chrisdunnam4490]

Absolutely stellar playing! Thank you for this

[@skipacuff5104]

Outstanding arrangement

[@j11smith]

This is so perfect and beautiful it made it's way into my brain and I dreamed to this as the soundtrack

[@santiagoelie]

Really love this arrangement. He's totally on fire🔥

[@mraycgz]

Sometimes music that’s really good makes me cry. Hard to type when you can’t see. So beautiful.

[@russallen2011]

that's how you know you're a music lover. i still get goosebumps from songs i've heard hundreds of times :)

[@frankaq3951]

Nathaniel, you killed it! That was beautiful! What a great song.

[@ciarraibuzz]

This guy is something.

[@ToraFish86]

This was one of the finest examples of dynamics and attention to the slightest of details. Very well done.

[@andrewk9143]

I come back to this video every several months, and it just gets better and better. Killer playing!

[@elchacon6304]

I love that the left and right shoes are pointing left and right in an effort to catch a glimpse of the master guitarist.

[@TheSludgeMan]

Amazing how much your arrangements are able to capture in one instrument. it's got the tenderness and the power of the original all at once

[@user-ky1mc2is1h]

👍👍👍Hammerversion👍👍👍

[@kevindietz6470]

I could listen to this all day long, so relaxing. This arrangement really highlights all the beautiful harmony going on in this song.

[@philgoddard]

I think this is the best 'just a guy and a guitar' video I've ever seen... When I am on my final bed, I hope to feel into the music and simplicity of this ❤

[@suIIivan450]

This is just outstanding! The song is one of my favorites and this version is nothing short of spectacular. I could drive across the US with this on repeat. Thank you! 🙏🤘 Shane Sully

[@Zeppelinbarnatra]

Thank you Shane! Glad ya liked it! It’s a great song. Always wanted to get around to arranging it.

[@riverbankfisher]

Holy chit I heard every instrument of the whole band flowing out of this one guitar. Loving that minimalist technique, Nate. Not one note out of place, not one note in excess.

[@amberpassini3593]

I think it’s safe to say we are all on fire at this point.

[@madcyril4135]

From u.k. Not a Springsteen fan, but this track is in my top 20 of all time! You nailed it pal! Really enjoyed it!

[@Nadinetherescuehound]

This is not just a showcase of your ability to arrange a timeless piece, or your ability to be a soundsmith with your instrument, this just showcases how versitle a telecaster truly can be. I have had several over the years but not a neckbucker. It adds such depth to the middle setting. Bloody well done dude.

[@sereneaspirations7019]

Listening on repeat... Over an hour straight.. This is the only peace I know tonight ❤

[@Mediamass206seattle]

I’ve been playing for four years now so to see somebody perform like this is truly amazing and have to admit totally envious!😎

[@Dreyno]

I’m playing 30 years and I’m jealous. You have a lot of disappointment ahead of you 😂

[@jackthrift7850]

Goodness Nathaniel - you bring out the emotion of a tune unlike any other artist. Jack - Moody Guitar Straps

[@jacobusmusic166]

Nathan, yourself, Ted Greene, and Lenny Breau are true icons!!!

[@Zeppelinbarnatra]

Don’t think I’ll ever be close to their level but thank you!! They’re def an inspiration

[@davidbaise5137]

This guy here, he’s a real wise guy for doing this. A wiseacre for sure. Wow.

[@sparkspark2314]

Makes almost want to go buy this telecaster on sale. Beautiful job!!!🔥🔥🔥💯

[@OhBooD]

I watched for so long, wondered how. Then just listened. Beautiful

[@chuckles1able]

Such en elegant and thoughtful rendition, pure genius. So beautiful! Playing it over and over.

[@mattwilhelmmusic]

This made me cry.

[@enblanchard5492]

Me too . Love from Maine. About to go play a show ... inspired.

[@alexanderoverton2723]

Would love a tutorial of this if you ever found the time! Truly a stunning arrangement of an iconic song!

[@shaneschmidt283]

Same!

[@goltzhar]

THIS was a JOY to listen to. So ducking good.. Another thing... I hate you! I can not un-hear this. Really good playing!

[@NotLeftarded1]

Freaking love this.😢 literally pulled a tear out of my eye. I sing and play this song myself but my guitar chops aren't yours that's for sure. Wow man , thanks from French Canada.

[@jettrink9502]

Only a real.genius could come up with this arrangement. The open tuning and the harmonics..... Incredible.......how is Nathaniel not playing in front of millions ? Travesty.....the real genuises never get to play to the masses. Ps- Mr.Rick Beato led me here. Where would we all be witbout Mr.Beato ? Thank you, Rick !!!!

[@kellylanders8350]

Who am I kidding. Even if I had the tab, no chance I could ever play it close to this. Some folks just "have it". Not me, I just sit back in awe. Beautiful take on a classic.

[@nickw3330]

Amazing Adam Jones from Tool posted you on his instagram story.This is beautiful! Nice job sir!

[@derekgenre8057]

Whoa …. That is flat AMAZING !!!! A standing ovation is in order !!!!! You are INCREDIBLE!!!!

[@michaeloconnor7849]

Sublime and elegant. No worlds left to conquer. Bravo sir bravo.

[@ashiqahamed7740]

Beautiful....sooo warming (2 hours later and i am still listening to this on repeat)

[@hezz74]

Absolutely loved that.....totally elegant and beautifully simple.

[@analogemma]

Literally was about to go to bed and then I saw this pop up, how can you not click on a Murphy cover

[@sortofanoutcast]

This is beautiful

[@mitchdill9448]

Send shivers down my spine every time I hear it, without fail. Beautiful, exquisite.

[@IndoctrinationTime]

This is a mind blowing interpretation - so beautiful - multidimensional !!!

[@calebking4638]

I was just sitting here, half ass picking along with the music in a movie my lady was diggin on, the starling, and I believe it was Brandi Carlisle... anyhow, as it ended, I started riffing on a A shuffle, kinda bluesy but not flat picking blues, and it reminded me of a tune so I came to YT, and searched fire by the boss, and of course my favorite rendition of it is Robin Williams doing it Elmer Fudd style, so I watched it, and so I scrolled a little bit when it ended, and happened upon this wonderful gem. I've played along with it at least a dozen times before this comment. This is absolutely euphoric to me, and I'm mesmerized, entranced, and can't get enough of it. Rest assured I'll check all your stuff out.

[@velvetoshins]

Well done! Beautiful

[@swiberk]

beautiful sir.

[@user-jc4zc1is3u]

Damn dude your a fantastic player sounds amazing thanks algo

[@stephencosta505]

Holy s#!t , that’s beautiful. Just got back from work near midnight and I’ve got chills running down my spine listening to it.

[@CraftianProJunior]

I wish he would bring a tutorial out for this, makes me wanna cry man it’s beautiful.

[@WaynePeloquin]

Fantastic!

[@tonytoebak4242]

Bravo!

[@mikenolan9920]

Stuff like this motivates me to keep playing, absolutely fantastic.

[@dirkhudson7743]

Seeing as I watched this about 7 or 8 times in a row, worth a second comment! Bloody marvelous!

[@Zeppelinbarnatra]

Thanks Dirk!

[@vincentvancraig]

I just a moderate bruce fan, but damn, this song has always touched my soul, & now ill never forget this version...im buying a tele with a humbucker next week too....i was on the fence with a strat because of a strats classc tone also, but, damn...u sold me on teles, sir...god damn, & god bless, & thank u🙏

[@MikeWhite-bw9ne]

This gentleman is truly an amazing master of the guitar. I wish I had 1/10th of his talent and finesse. He doesn't miss a note!! Thank you!!

[@theariesexperiment4642]

OMG. Brother I've longed for many years to be able to play this. The way you've incorporated the vocals into it pure genius. This is better,...imo,....than the original song. My goodness that so beautiful my friend. You sir,...are an incredible human being. Now,...I must get work. Thank you my friend.

[@ziggylayneable]

My Brother?........This made me have tears rolling down my face.Much appreciation & respect!

[@jaggy-snake]

Fantastic

[@Laurarob25]

This video made my heart smile in ways it never did before. Thank you.

[@dirkhudson7743]

Praise indeed!

[@Dwightaroundyolips]

Sounds so good

[@markraffety3471]

Beautiful

[@ivorjones9961]

Such a beautiful song executed so tasteful. Thank you Nathaniel.

[@Jmarr_562]

Man thats the most beautiful cover I've ever heard

[@ericj1332]

Love that Tele! Great vid

[@RANKSTER0815]

Awsome Brother!!! Thanx for that

[@zoeyroxy]

What a stunning arrangement and cover! I can't stop listening to it on repeat :) I echo the others, a tab would be amazing! Or even a short video where you explain the concept on how to play. Loved the harmonics and really cool how you put a higher gauge string on the B to help with the harmonics and tuning, super cool

[@70snuttodd95]

Sounds dropped d ❤

[@PhillipHomer]

@@70snuttodd95 Open E

[@70snuttodd95]

​. Sounds really great

[@theodorusrexicon5760]

Wow, terrific man

[@vanessadillon3203]

Love it! It’s 9:33am and I can’t get enough, it’s on repeat today🤎🤎🙌🏼

[@juanbolainas791]

My favorite guitar player from now on 🔥

[@James888JJ]

Absolutely beautiful. One of this nicest sounds I’ve heard for a long time. Thank you

[@claire2466]

i've been listening to this 5 times in a row and i cant stop. this is amazing

[@81OrangeCrush]

I could listen to this on repeat for the rest of my days. Beautiful job!

[@WolverineBeast86]

I love Bruce Springsteen and this song! Great job Nathaniel!

[@RhiannonMartinRLM]

Some of those harmonics had ASMR feels. Right between the ears. And also bits felt a little like a murkier version of Dylan's Buckets of Rain. Good stuff.

[@realgoodmind]

Nice to see KZbin getting some love and extended versions!

[@brentsykes1220]

Perhaps my favorite of your arrangements that I have seen so far and all your arrangements are stunning.

[@joshuae7879]

How does this only have 10k likes, it should be at 1m

[@learningguitar7948]

That was awesome. I can only use a pick because of an old right hand injury and I love the way finger picking sounds. Although you used your fingers, most of it was done with a pick. I'm definitely going to use this as an inspiration to get better at that 🙂Subscribed!

[@keylearning5746]

Great!!

[@slawekradon5659]

Mate, I rarely comment but just wooow. How dare you make it soooo perfect!? ;) Not only the spirit of the song was captured but you excelled in dynamics, articulation and just fantastic feeling. Don’t remember anything in the last 10 years that gave me such chills as this performance. Thanks you!

[@IGSTaaRI]

He's done it again. Unbelievable.

[@sk1mast3r]

so good

[@Matt-oy7pz]

a real, one man band. 😊

[@le_th_]

Beautiful arrangement that captures the feeling of BS's original song. Well done.

[@darthpayback]

Wow, I'm stunned. Great job!

[@samuelflows]

Oh man! What a beautiful version. At least at the same level than the original. I can't get enough of it

[@dabbyabby8428]

I just keep watching it over and over and over

[@DeltaXray444]

He's good very good.. someone sign him up..

[@Daniel-qq6yr]

This guy definitely listened to Brand New in the 2000's. Great rendition man

[@yayeetyoyae362]

You know it’s good when it puts you in a trance

[@whoosh2887]

Makes me so happy every time I listen to this.

[@stuartkinzel8195]

The jamminest soccer (football) coach of all time. Beautiful. I'd also highly recommend his episode of No Guitar is Safe with Jude Gold.