Mike Dawes - Somebody That I Used To Know (Gotye) - Solo Guitar

Mike’s incredible viral cover of the Gotye hit. Guitar TAB available: candyrat.com/tabs
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All the sounds you hear on this song are produced by one guitar, played by one person.
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[@Ali-ox2vb]

Even the guitar itself didn't know it could do such a thing

[@nugrahaadha9818]

Lol hahaha

[@genekisayan6564]

You're just not used to listen fingerstyle

[@4twenny]

@@genekisayan6564 the literaly used the most advanced guitar techniques out there ( ghost notes, palm muting unnatural harmonics, sliding tappings, harmonics strumming with left hand hammer) i can go all day. This is no normal fingerstyle to your average human possibility. This is a true masterpiece and i doubt the guitar even knows how it can create those sounds..

[@helpfulliving]

I am a 66 year old, wannabe guitar player. I have survived 10 surgeries for cancer. I am so grateful for the internet that I can get on here and discover such wonderful musicians as this gentleman. I am so happy to know that folks like this are out there. Mike Dawes is amazing!. He makes it look so easy. Keep playing Mike! Make the world a better place with your music!

[@zoro2625]

I am happy to know you still enjoying life .. Salute you sir

[@hashemhanaqtah5753]

❤️❤️👌

[@standardace8355]

You are the hero yourself! Keep enjoy your life with guitars

[@myraj9263]

May you live long !!

[@pavanbhat3861]

More power to you💪

[@mikedawesofficial]

Just wanted to stop by with a huge THANK YOU to those of you that have been digging my videos on this channel. It is life changing, honestly. Here's to a happy holiday season, looking forward to getting some new tunes up for you ;) See you on facebook. Peace!

[@VeritasAlienari]

Hats off to you, good sir. Incredible video. Insanely good skills.

[@Yumisa08Ruka]

Teach me oh great master haha Really, amazing skills :3

[@zmoney316]

Can't wait for some new stuff, man.

[@willy1986tralara]

thank you for sharing your hard work as a musician, is a pleasure to hear ur tracks

[@KimbaMandy]

I am so excited to see you perform in Folsom, CA tomorrow!

[@nonutemperor]

Now my guitar is somebody that I used to know

[@jaehill7769]

That's awesome.

[@BoredPranks]

😂

[@clickjack1519]

Stolen comment

[@ThomOlausson]

So is mine...

[@inflaxble3754]

Damn

[@mikedawesofficial]

Hey it's the heel of the right hand hitting the top of the guitar :)

[@parulrastogi0002]

Its like 7 years now and this comment has only 3 like🙄

[@paultarh7735]

No now its 4 and soon ppl are gonna come here

[@user-sv1lp9dt6w]

TOP!

[@shughi94]

i love the fact that no one has the courage to ask for the sheets :D great job :)

[@thetheoristtranscriptions]

I might try to transcribe this.

[@francisbalfour1243]

@@thetheoristtranscriptions how did you go?

[@lore_wa]

@@thetheoristtranscriptions Did you?

[@jamesevans2507]

@@thetheoristtranscriptions you know you could have just bought the tabs/sheet music for like 5 bucks?

[@tuenguyen8960]

This video is 9 years old but I'm having my mouth wide open rn, never seen a guitarist go beyond the limit like you. Pure art, the guitar itself has merged with you. It's my honor to watch this masterpiece.

[@stephen3073]

Candyrat is probably the most progressiveimpressive acoustic guitar label out there, and of all the stellar talent represented there, I think Mike Dawes is totally first call. He's a modern fingerstylist, but not one of those who cops all the usual rhythms, flicks, thwapps, plings that distinguish this breed of guitar playing. There are a lot of imitators, but very few real visionaries, and Mike is one of the best. Mike is constantly surprising. He's so fluid-dynamic, in the pocket, and he takes these hairpin turns like a hummingbird- all while keeping the musical dialog insanely witty. The guy is preternaturally adept!

[@SelcraigClimbs]

I hope you do reviews of some kind. well worded my man!

[@adamk9700]

Agreed ! Brilliantly articulated

[@PixelMinez]

This was worded so well that I couldn't help but read it several more times...

[@DudeWheresMyTom]

Mike should have that listed on his bio somewhere, an excellent (and very accurate) description of our Lord and Saviour, Mike Dawes

[@_Dio_Brando_69]

Stephen Sheriff Dat wording doe

[@arunmohan8882]

been listening to this every now and then for the last 10 years and it still amazes me as it did the first time

[@Boss3n]

When the rest of the band doesn't show up.

[@mikey2111]

Yeah everyone calls in sick and he's like no problem. I got this!

[@myraj9263]

Lol

[@brubrezlol737]

🔥😎

[@petadee5141]

I am a decade late to the party... but wow what stunning talent! Crisp, melodic, beautiful and precise playing.... fab timing, and tone. LOVE it.

[@quailstudios]

Mike incorporates fingerpicking, slapping, harmonics, hammer-ons, pull-offs, even playing above the nut. :) I think that only a guitar player can really appreciate what he is doing. What do you think?

[@Quercusssss]

Anyone who knows anything about the guitar can appreciate this, I don't even play and I can see how insanely talented this guy is

[@SourSm4ck]

xbraindeadbreakdownx You realise hes even more insanely talented than you thought, once you've had a go on the guitar. Im pleased to see that the tab is available those talented godly types like this guy, although I am just a mere mortal. Oh well, maybe in another lifetime. :)

[@petarcvejanovic6282]

+Quail Studios Tutorials I could not agree more!

[@skatebristol111]

+Sergio Filippi no, watch his thumb, the movements match with the baseline, all one track

[@quailstudios]

+Sergio Filippi No mutitracking on this video. Mike's doing it all. That's why it's so amazing. :)

[@KP-rz6pf]

One of the very rare percussive fingerstyle guiarist who's music sounds melodic and technical at the same time. This is true art.

[@euroamerican92]

This video is the perfect blend of a depressing realisation of my own inadequacy as a musician, and an inspiring and motivating display of human potential. Play on sir!

[@ACDCpauseRULE]

I saw him live last night and had the opportunity to have a chat with him afterwards, hes not at all "up himself", hes a really genuine, down to earth guy with a funny sense of humour and he's sound as fuck not to mention a fantastic musician.

[@GurkoKurdo]

This guy had short hair when he started practicing this song

[@alexandre-veiga]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@AlexandrMisko]

CADGAD

[@gurkamalsinghbhogal9043]

Whats that?

[@gurkamalsinghbhogal9043]

Big fan btw

[@gurkamalsinghbhogal9043]

Is it the tuning in which it is played??

[@clickjack1519]

Thank you sooo much I’ve been looking forever

[@tiktokka9689]

@@gurkamalsinghbhogal9043 yes it is

[@kukuhtrisnapambudi]

There were a lot of people who played this song using guitar fingerstyle exactly the same as gotye's voices. And then comes a guy named Mike Dawes, who played this song exactly the same as the band, and also upgraded it to another level.... and i have to say that this cover is the best of the best, till now. 1 guy, 1 guitar, 3 instrument voices.. O.O

[@dejanmisic3334]

This is something what we call ART on this planet!

[@joes1953]

This level of skill makes me feel like a potato.

[@jaober9]

Remember when you first hear Hedges and you were completely blown away? That spot was lost when Michael died.....Mike Dawes has filled it. Blown away every time I have watched this!

[@AlessioPremoliOfficial]

I really love how every finger of Mike plays a different thing, both rhythmically and melodically and how he's able to integrate all the parts of his guitar in his playing! An amazing guitar player!

[@nickejohansson8535]

Such a legend

[@MyFukinBass]

One of the most AWESOME percussion guitar videos I came across in my life.

[@Bergzore]

Absolutely amazing.

[@tristanblaskowitz]

Saw him playing this live today in Frankfurt as part of the Justin Hayward Tour. It was magical! He is a real master!

[@miguelfernandezmillan2829]

7 years playing guitar and I can hardly see all you do in this song after half a year and its also so beautifull that i never get bored. hope one day ill be a litle bit like you into this

[@Jadonck]

These guys that play like this inspire me so much. Such a unique style and sound. Fantastic job.

[@wrath111377]

Incredible dexterity.

[@AnQiao]

1,000 different nuances. I bet the original writers didn't even envision the song as being this complex.

[@marcolively3891]

+JoeZhouRuan The setup is complex too! Check out my channel for an unboxing video of this pickup and a basic understanding of how most Percussive Fingerstyle artists get there sound. I know I'm selling my video as a reply, but I just want to help people out. Cheers!

[@mrgertji]

+Marco Lively *their

[@araxxisinnovations6544]

@@mrgertji *pants

[@curtpettit9028]

so much clarity in those harmonics...beautiful.

[@cdrjasonmckinleychastainnu4369]

One of the most wholesome sounds ive ever heard. thank you bro for the muse created when you play this for our muse loving ears!!!!!

[@MackenzieHayes67]

yeah but does he know how to play wonderwall?

[@Elbownian]

iWainfleet loooooooool

[@Alsorri16]

😂😂😂😂👌✨

[@TheGuavaberry]

+iWainfleet He could play the everliving shit out of Wonderwall.

[@Elbownian]

In Soviet Russia, Wonderwall plays You

[@FilipHansen-uh8nk]

That commend made my day homie!

[@infoenema1241]

Try singing "Twinkle, twinkle little star, how I wonder what you are."

[@a1988ditya]

ba ba back sheep ..works too :D

[@lozza4728]

Men at Work got sued because apparently their flute solo sounded like "Kookaburra sits in the old gumtree" (which it hardly did) and the flute player died shortly after due to stress. They ended up paying millions as it sounded similar to a child rhyme exactly like this. Thats fucked, and yet this is a song incredibly similar to those tunes...

[@jonessg3]

Sorrowfull Blinger Ba ba black sheep and twinkle twinkle little star use essentially the same melody which comes from a french song Ah! Vous dirai-je, Maman.

[@tokiwartooth9116]

you took the time and frustration to not only learn the guitar.. but master it. amazing job. great stuff.

[@0neLessCar]

one of the best mix of technique i`ve ever seen... WOW simply amazed by watching/feeling

[@Levipaulsen]

This is some Mozart Savant shit right here.

[@jackmercer5590]

Haha so good

[@MrJawshoouhh]

How the freak have I not heard this until now and it was posted 6 effin years ago

[@Jamiebmurray]

Mike your playing and arranging quite simply brings me joy. Thank you and keep on doing what you do so beautifully.

[@enpr0digy681]

You made this touching song overwhelming...... Can't take my heaping off....

[@thomasbowen9734]

Its mad..to a normal person..he just looks really.good at guitar...when u actually know how many techniques he is using and how difficult each one is🤯🤮..fuckin amazin

[@scottthehound]

the fact that over 400 people disliked this video makes you (continue to) wonder about the human race.

[@adrianfell4161]

That's after they tried to do it.

[@araxxisinnovations6544]

Luckily we haven't gone full idiocracy yet

[@tommylovejoy8730]

wow how impressive. The dediction and practice he must have put in to make that look so effortless. Those harmonics were bangin

[@duanewainman6633]

Great work Mr. Mike...its amazing how you level this out. Mesmerizing to say the least. Cheers

[@Dalandan]

When your bandmates become somebody that you used to know

[@GiantParfait]

When you put all your experience points into DEX. 😳

[@noonster55]

still my favorite u-tube performance, love coming back here. so much talent...........

[@dantedmc1697]

Just found you and this channel. How have I never seen this before! You sir are awesome!!

[@dh8657]

would love to see him and andy mckee do a project together

[@dannyedwards2221]

I agree Mike is the British Andy Mckee

[@imsamposener]

They are. Andy's starting a label and Mike's getting involved apparently. Mike was at the Andy gig in London last night.

[@rohandevil1]

Sam Posener but it would be awesome if mike dawes, andy mckee, callucm garham, antoine dufor made songs together

[@dh8657]

Mini Gambino basically a group with everyone on the candyrat label hahah

[@rohandevil1]

well........... Yes :D

[@johnsafox2]

Most of the music and guitar playing in this percussive/harmonics/tapping genre is pretty neat to watch. But for me, a lot of it gets considerably less compelling if I'm just listening and not watching the guitarist. Some of it actually moves all the way into irritating, like listening to a really loud clock ticking. Mike Dawes is one of the few artists in this style whose music I'll actually listen to in the car and on my phone rather than a single youtube viewing when I feel like practicing this kind of stuff on the guitar and I'm clicking on random Candyrat videos. Other than Erik Mongraine, I think Mike Dawes is the only other acoustic virtuoso whose music I still listen to since hearing them for first time. Kinda like Tool, I still listen to them and hope for new music but I haven't listened to a Chevelle or Ten Years or Deftones song in, well...like ten years.

[@riaanduvenage]

Absolutely brilliant! World class.

[@bcl3341]

I saw the live version at Wells and was blown away by it. Wasn't surprised at all to see him featured by Candyrat--literally every one of the musicians that has worked with them is awesome!

[@mwaminakihimba]

This guy destroyed this song. In a good way!

[@dggames229]

thank you for the inspiration!! this inspired me to quit playing guitar!!!

[@richallum8767]

I've never wanted a tutorial video so badly! Even after having bought the tab I'm totally lost! This is such a beautiful rendition of this song and looks so much fun to play!

[@quailstudios]

Every once in a while I come back and watch Mike Dawes... play... mesmerizing, really.

[@chaseofearth9280]

this version is better than the original. by like a billion.

[@Atsupiyi]

Now Gotye is somebody that i used to know 😂

[@Carlockful]

Gorgeous!... really great!

[@niclasnorby]

Life is crazy, yet so beautiful. Thanks for sharing your talent

[@settwi]

Correct me if I'm wrong, but it seems like his guitar is tuned to a chord...?

[@DrHouse1238]

I know i am a bit late(about 3 years Haha)but the guitar is in CADGAD tunning hope it helps

[@benmarsh1248]

yea sungha jung sit down!!!!

[@brentloy4470]

This is amazing playing. It keeps me up at night knowing how well you can keep the bass line and the lead going at once.

[@juliyantotjang5335]

Insane skill!!! Nice ,I never bored to see this video

[@will006]

262 people are jealous they could never be as talented at anything as this guy

[@ogg4417]

I've been practicing for about 5 weeks now and i almost got it all the way to the chorus... thats 1:33 in 5 weeks practice and thats the easy part, that chorus seems impossible. Wow this song is difficult.

[@Elbownian]

PVP Proficiency you made any progress since this post?

[@ogg4417]

yeah ive learned the first bit of the chorus... its a very hard song

[@rodsreel]

+PVP Proficiency If you've got to 1.33 in 5 weeks I think you will crack the whole tune, I find stopping for a couple of weeks then come back seems to help the muscle memory so helps the progression. I also find certain guitars easier to learn certain tunes on. Great to hear your version eventually.

[@lemonsandlines1032]

hey man, how are learning it, just by eye and ear, or by a tab. and if by a tab do care to share with me please bro?

[@GurkoKurdo]

PVP Proficiency any update 2 years later?

[@skivorable]

I may have commented before but what the hell. This is so subtle and nuanced it takes you to another place. Thanks Mike for your artistry, please keep on giving, the world is a better place for your gifts.

[@OSKI080808]

amazing. Great work.

[@amitnishant856]

Does anyone realise the intro tune is "Baba black sheep have u any wool....yes sir yes sir three bags full"😂

[@solidstatetactical]

Apparently there are over 300 people who watched this video and somehow still couldn't recognize talent if it smashed them in the face with a 10 Ton Hammer.

[@oboyy]

Maybe they watched the entire video and decided they don't like this type of music? Pretty ignorant to think everyone is going to like the same thing.

[@leojames321]

Solid State Tactical they all own loopers

[@oboyy]

***** How is it a waste of time to voice your opininon, that's what the rating system is there for isn't it? I can sort of see where you guys are coming from but at the same time I have no clue why on earth you care what other people think of a video, just enjoy the video.

[@araxxisinnovations6544]

@@oboyy Intelligence is a bell curve.. Guess the dislikes are the outliers from the bottom end of the distribution

[@user-ym8hl9gs1k]

Maybe it's just too fabulous, and they had suddenly loose their capability to cheer for the play.

[@Miiyaa1001]

soooo talented!!

[@mirkomurano3736]

No words could explain...such a great player you're...

[@Yarsig]

The camera man is teetering on the edge of too many cuts.

[@Demon_Pig]

Quen Loust More whoever edited the video but yes, way too many cuts. I'd rather watch a single take, single camera film, like the early Candyrat ones.

[@1NcognitoXx]

Quen Loust I want to throw his camera over the edge after you mentioned it.

[@skullbane535696]

Quen Loust Honestly, I don't think I would've noticed that if you hadn't pointed that out. After that, I rewatched it and now I hate the video editing with a burning fiery passion hotter than the flames of whatever hell whoever is reading this believes in.

[@Yarsig]

Brandon Krause lol, sorry about that...

[@Garpocalypse]

Quen Loust The cuts are following the phrasing.

[@johnguillermo2363]

this guy says that sungha jung is not the best

[@xxXthekevXxx]

Sungha doesn't even touch this guy

[@danellboy5757]

Sungha jung is only 19 though, he's still git plenty of years to get even better

[@johnguillermo2363]

+Danellboy Why is Sungha , more popular than Mike

[@danellboy5757]

Maybe its becasue he started uploading so young

[@johnguillermo2363]

+Danellboy No hes not :)

[@jasonschofield6576]

I have never been so hooked to something so fantastic, this really hits a nerve and i have to keep repeating the song. Skills, pure skills and such a musical imagination. Massive respect.

[@taxijohari]

Best version I've ever heard! Beautiful!

[@raymarknocete0409]

that artificial harmonics grrrrrrrrrrrrrrr.....

[@DrHouse1238]

Ray Mark Nocete honestly like there's no way I can do it,probably ever

[@deeptacos1138]

Ray Mark Nocete - Check out Tal Farlow 50yrs ago playing over jazz changes with pinch harmonics - incredible - though not as inventive or modern as what Mike does.

[@frankies5486]

Mike you are amazing! Thanks for sharing your talent with us. Cheers!

[@checkthedist]

Aweme playing!! You make this song sounds a way better! One of the greatest acoustic players!

[@tubbey76]

Amazing! Lot of techniques here, working perfectly together. Great musician!

[@Javiermorenomusic]

You don't simply play a guitar, you reach far where human abilities and sensitivity can express the amazing capabilities we all hold inside one way or another. Congratulations.

[@rijaimari6803]

really loved it

[@TheThrillseekersofficial]

Amazing!

[@tapia2431]

love this!

[@martinyoung7085]

bravo wonderful!!! see i have a lot to learn.

[@nancyscarbrough3450]

I am astonished and overwhelming amazed at how extremely talented this man is! To have that kind of concentration on such complex hand and eye coordination while meshing with musical skills and instrumental genius , Absolutely miraculous! Thank you for sharing your beautiful gift of music with all, and with me, I listened to u play with huge admiration ! Follow u r dreams and nothing but greatness will succeed..,,and happiness in ur heartheart !

[@malksh9442]

you are gifted, well done , please get more of these songs out

[@Daelmyth]

Stumbled upon Mike Dawes earlier this year. Can't believe I've not found this till now. Added to faves! Awesome!!!

[@s1mpl3me]

Still thee craziest most wicked guitar skills that i love on youtube. Respect

[@mikebishop8489]

GREAT job Mike!

[@almightyswerve3128]

amazing. keep up the good work!

[@alankavanagh5409]

Saw him live last night and was mightily impressed. Brilliant!

[@Coachrupertwilson]

Just saw your wonga advert and what a nice Christmas present to find such a great talent .

[@montselopezmoline1967]

Amazing!! The best version I have Heard!!

[@satsujinalice7006]

I really loved it, thx for sharing that beautiful tune

[@LoafofCat]

Showcase of tremendous talent!!

[@JanileighCohen]

you play so perfect

[@angelawasinger153]

Mike Dawes, beautifully done Sir, beautifully done. There just aren't words.

[@pgarcia082209]

I love this song!

[@leoarjuncrasto]

superb..!! u are the best and i am learning a lot from u ! 😊😊😊