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

[@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!

[@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

[@МихаилКурочкин-т7о]

TOP!

[@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

[@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. :)

[@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

[@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.

[@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.

[@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

[@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.

[@JanileighCohen]

you play so perfect

[@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!

[@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

[@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.

[@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!

[@tristanblaskowitz]

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

[@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!

[@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?

[@quailstudios]

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

[@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

[@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]

🔥😎

[@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.

[@Bergzore]

Absolutely amazing.

[@wrath111377]

Incredible dexterity.

[@curtpettit9028]

so much clarity in those harmonics...beautiful.

[@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.

[@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.

[@Jadonck]

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

[@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

[@GurkoKurdo]

This guy had short hair when he started practicing this song

[@alexandre-veiga]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@HealyAfterDark]

Dang that accuracy couldn't be better. Top notch!

[@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!

[@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?

[@davidwilcox4258]

That is epic. Best percussive style, best use of harmonics, crazy scratching, slapping, plucking. Even above the nut playing. And a tight groove.

[@joes1953]

This level of skill makes me feel like a potato.

[@MrJawshoouhh]

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

[@tommylovejoy8730]

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

[@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

[@Levipaulsen]

This is some Mozart Savant shit right here.

[@jackmercer5590]

Haha so good

[@mikedawesofficial]

⬇USA HEADLINE Tour this August + Galactic Acid CD & Vinyl pre-order: www.mikedawes.com 08/16 - Phoenix 08/17 - Las Vegas 08/18 - Albuquerque 08/19 - Santa Fe 08/21 - San Antonio 08/22 - Tomball 08/23 - Austin 08/25 - Birmingham 08/27 - Decatur 08/28 - Nashville

[@aezravito9717]

This is how I play guitar. But suddenly, my alarm rang.

[@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

[@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

[@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

[@chaseofearth9280]

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

[@enpr0digy681]

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

[@mwaminakihimba]

This guy destroyed this song. In a good way!

[@Dalandan]

When your bandmates become somebody that you used to know

[@AlonnaFreeborne]

I saw this guy in concert about a year ago (I won some free strings there too, but that's not important). His album What Just Happened is amazing.

[@GiantParfait]

When you put all your experience points into DEX. 😳

[@will006]

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

[@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

[@Atsupiyi]

Now Gotye is somebody that i used to know 😂

[@dggames229]

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

[@carlwhitney7110]

A very talented man and refreshing to see someone just play music as it should be ... Something that is slowly being taken away by a persons looks ,Music to me is the talent of the person be it by playing a musicial instrument ,writing there own tune or adapting a tune into there own way or being able to produce there true sound LIVE....

[@VictorShut]

This guy looks like Shaggy from Scooby Doo lmao

[@VictorShut]

But he plays it amazingly! Congrats!

[@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

[@薛淞之]

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

[@briank689]

Amazing!! Just saw him in Tarrytown, NY. He's on tour with Justin Wayward (Moody Blues) Justin introduced him at the start of the show and he did 3 songs solo. Then he played lead guitar for Justin the rest of the show. Terrific Talent.

[@benmarsh1248]

yea sungha jung sit down!!!!

[@amitnishant856]

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

[@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.

[@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 :)

[@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.

[@0neLessCar]

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

[@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.

[@dejanmisic3334]

This is something what we call ART on this planet!

[@mirkomurano3736]

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

[@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!

[@Daelmyth]

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

[@nocentre6355]

I was at the plini concert yesterday mike Dawes I'm In awe and mind blown

[@MyFukinBass]

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

[@Kaye19987]

I've been listening to this clip for a very long time, it helps me to relax whenever I'm tensed or stressed out, thank you brother for sharing your amazing video and all the very best for your upcoming videos

[@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!!!!!

[@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 !

[@hmcmusicproduction943]

it's July 24 2022 and yet i never seen anyone play like mike... it's absolutely amazing... ☺️ your a legend ☺️

[@Jeremy-zn7gg]

I've been practicing Mike's cover for five years now. Still don't have it right, but I'm going to keep working. Thanks Mike for the inspiration. Thanks for giving us the goals.

[@Pheonix_7]

Is it really that tough? I mean, I am just starting to learn guitar and your comment kinda demotivated me😅

[@Jeremy-zn7gg]

@@Pheonix_7 I could play through the song after a few months of diligent practice, but I still don't have all the nuances right. I don't play the song much now. However I will say that this is a master level tune to play. Expect to put in some time. Good luck.

[@clairea9915]

It sounds like 4 musicians playing together. Wow what skill. Awe inspiring.

[@erikdejonge683]

Mike just saw you play this tonight in New Orleans. Absolutely stunning, one of my wife's favorite songs, you won her over. I am usually the guitar nut but she absolutely loved your take on this song. Keep up the great work you're very talented.

[@mikedawesofficial]

Thanks Erik!

[@12sakar]

Mike is one of my guitar heroes ... Everytime I watch him play I'm humbled by how terrible I am in comparison and amazed by his artistry. Thank you for sharing, Mike!

[@fridaynightsession5410]

For ages of listening to this guy I then find out the other day that he briefly went to the college I go to atm... mad as hell

[@noonster55]

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

[@colinmorris1189]

Could watch and listen to this all day......

[@Sunnbobb]

Congrats on being named #1 acoustic guitarist! Loved your show with Justin Hayward in Mount Vernon, WA last year!

[@diazespina]

I never imagine that someone can play guitar in that way, even igor presnyakov, this guy is really amazing, the song is maybe not the best song for demostrate technical capacity but in those hands its become beatifull sounds, the way he use the harmonycs, wow!!! Sorry about mi english im spanish speaker

[@mike7164]

I saw Mike in Gateshead a few days ago & all I can say is he is incredible!!

[@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!

[@JohnAndersonJr]

Beautiful.. looking forward to seeing Mike Dawes on the Moody Blues cruise.

[@redranification]

he sings with his singers. Just amazing! congrats.

[@niclasnorby]

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

[@CharlesGreggo]

Holy Crap!!! I just palyed along with you on my Bass and man...I was in another world! My playing IMMEDIATELY improved! Every Bassist needs you in their band! Great playing.

[@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.

[@bevwalsh4596]

I won a free guitar lesson with Mike for today & I missed my chance to go . I don't think I've ever felt so stupid & ashamed my entire life , he is a really nice guy & I would have loved to meet him. Everyone I saw performing was amazing. Best guitarist's I've ever heard in my life. =(

[@SCOTiDOGG]

@mikedawesofficial You are a God 🤙 im learning again I studied music in high-school I can play Everlong cheers dude from a Scotsman in New Zealand 🇳🇿

[@GiovanniBudicin]

Mike, you set the percussive guitar to the next level. Very impressive.

[@TheCamcul]

Tu gitar kayaknya bakalan bangga bgt klo dimaenin sama ente MIKE... great Mike..

[@Jamiebmurray]

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

[@MrToonfish]

World's best acoustic guitarist in the world... Not kidding. Mike is "The Impossible" !

[@nickejohansson8535]

Such a legend

[@tokiwartooth9116]

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