8 Metallica Ballads on Classical Guitar - Medley

[@CharlesAlexanderAllred]

Sheet music/tab: www.musicnotes.com/l/V5gMb iTunes: music.apple.com/us/album/metal-arranged-for-classical-guitar-vol-i/1568050314 Step-by-step video tutorial: www.patreon.com/charlesalexanderallred Support my work: www.patreon.com/charlesalexanderallred

[@MARKBBOICE]

If I had the tabs I'd be able to place this entire video in a week

[@b.b.b.a.a.a2414]

Perfect!!!!!!👍👍👍👍👌👌👌👌👌

[@drivinsouth651]

Awesome, dude! Absolutely fabulous; thanks for posting!

[@UpcomingJedi]

But will they let you play any of this at the guitar store when you go BUY a guitar? No. DENIED! Just like stairway to heaven at the NAMM

[@robotzombie3546]

That’s a flamenco guitar, not classical, yes?

[@TobyReese]

We don’t deserve that transition from Fade to Black to To Live Is To Die. It’s too good for us.

[@mr.rubicon1193]

Am is the best chord.

[@judahbgameshd4849]

@@mr.rubicon1193 one of the better open chords, I love c7 tho

[@larsulrock9017]

It would ha e made for a smooth transition to the unforgiven aswell

[@oscarbuenrostro4343]

I play that transition too while practicing. It sounds beautiful

[@thedancingguy828]

Dm is Powerfull in my opnion

[@corban.b789]

Can we just take a moment to take in the fact that he did this all in one go.

[@sensequest]

hes played each one hundreds of times before this i bet

[@aqualung1466]

Sure. But none of these are particularly difficult to play. Nonetheless, a terrific job and very cleanly recorded with an excellent guitar tone.

[@luna-md1vc]

And the transitions are amamzing

[@heckivice8093]

I cant believe this isn't the top comment

[@tommybear4458]

Could be he did each track then ghost played while they where playing

[@inspectrgajit]

You know the metal is good when it holds up on acoustic

[@deveryshepardson3640]

inspectrgajit most music is the same way

[@tacoblender]

That’s my whole theory of music writing

[@luna-md1vc]

Fact

[@MALAK-bq4ou]

inspectrgajit its a classical guitar lmao

[@calvinmcpherson6880]

Classical guitar

[@arianyousefi393]

I'm a classical guitarist. I'm also a metallica fan. This is just too amazing for me.

[@CharlesAlexanderAllred]

Awesome! Thanks!

[@God_of_Death-69420]

Same

[@andreijurca5546]

Check out a ballad version of the song Metal Militia kzbin.info/www/bejne/j6ncooJ7Ytiooc0

[@Kiran-c1p]

same here

[@colibri_art]

I feel ya, dude..The beautiful sound of metallica played on an acoustic just gets to you..And, truly, it's inspiring to see and hear how he plays... I wish I could play like that later on in my guitar journey... :) 🤘

[@Neshkan]

that seamless transition from "fade to black" into "to live is to die"...im stealing that one for sure!!!

[@CharlesAlexanderAllred]

haha steal away! :)

[@ericcastro1600]

Fr though

[@GabePerson]

That gave me chills

[@journeystarr]

That was amazing

[@mattjns]

James loves an A minor trill.

[@pakito9931]

I had a moment of realisation with this video , how blessed my generation is for the internet and all the amazing artists that share their work for free. Thank you

[@CharlesAlexanderAllred]

Awesome

[@joshd1071]

Ikr its amazing how much we have :" ) Praise God! and Remember, never forget how dark or hard things get, You ARE important

[@jeffwilson9711]

Absolutely! I grew up with Metallica.. I was feared being a metal in old times 😉😂

[@newtreevision]

yes!

[@jeffhanneman7123]

that is actually sad that you consider yourself lucky for money perspective. Earning it is far more valuable. I used to go to my local music shop and buy K7's upon covers until I found a jewel.

[@islanublar4561]

The best thing about metallica is that they aren't just about being metal and thrash only, they also have a beautiful clean and harmonious sound

[@aodhanodonnell2148]

Unlike slayer who are brilliant musicians who write music that is utter crap

[@jaketaylor8176]

​@aodhanodonnell2148 slayer isn't crap, just extreme thrash different shit. I would say though their music makes ZERO sense. They preach that Christianity is nothing but a lie and is incredibly reckless but the singer is a practicing catholic like huh😂😂

[@jaketaylor8176]

​@@aodhanodonnell2148it isnt utter crap. Arguably most of the solos are pretty shit, but its simply a different genre. You wouldnt call a Melodeath band like Children of Bodom bad if you compare it to more serious death bands like Cannibal. Just dif genres man

[@frieltube]

Hearing these songs played on the acoustic guitar really makes you appreciate how well written they are.

[@soundmapper]

I've found that there is something in a well crafted song, that it can seemingly be played in multiple genres and sound natural.

[@Docsjeff]

ABSOLUTELY!!!Amazing works of art.

[@ILYC0608]

very well said. To be able to incorporate a symphony (S&M) into their music illustrates your point. The depth and breath of the melodies and riffs are poetic.

[@stevebanning902]

just wait until you hear music arranged for the piano..

[@ThisHandleFeatureIsStupid]

It's a classical, but yeah.

[@qianbao9414]

The fact that all of these songs can be played so beautifully on the classical guitar with no effects is a testament to the awesome musicality of Metallica

[@ro3843]

"When I was a teenager, I used to sit in my room late at night and play Metallica on the guitar. Now that I have three music degrees, I sit in my room….late at night….and play Metallica on the guitar…." ~ Charles Alexander Allred

[@newtreevision]

Hell heck ya!

[@kaleemsummally5976]

Proof that even with 3 music degrees you still end up sitting in your room late at night playing Metallica on the guitar without a job!

[@novxstrs_yt]

@@kaleemsummally5976 college is a waste unless your interested in police, teaching, government, doctor, or engineering

[@sukhmandersingh4306]

@@novxstrs_yt its a waste nonetheless you still have to learn everything by yourself

[@russellcoleman1353]

Good things don't ever change.

[@fihtah8243]

you've no idea how many times i listen to this. whenever im having a tough time, bad day or just to chill and relax. on top of that its slowly building up the desire to pick up a guitar and start learning to play.

[@CharlesAlexanderAllred]

Awesome! Glad you enjoy it :)

[@SJoriis]

I agree... this is awesome

[@fihtah8243]

@@danceparty769 yap already did. started last december.

[@bobrock9758]

@@fihtah8243 how’s it going?

[@fihtah8243]

@@bobrock9758 loving every sec of it. working on november rain solo now. thanx for asking.

[@c0reftw717]

The fact that you did it all in one go so clean is amazing

[@CharlesAlexanderAllred]

Thanks!! :)

[@outl0r]

After watching this a few times over the last 48 hours. I've dusted off my old guitar, tuned it up and started playing again. Thank you sir.

[@CharlesAlexanderAllred]

Awesome!!

[@_Bizzy.]

Literally made me want to learn guitar so much so i wanna go buy one tomorrow!

[@_Bizzy.]

Music Fan276 getting there! Sort of fingers are past the bloody hurting stage so its going reasonable lol

[@newenhualpa4442]

@@_Bizzy. you have to learn and then buy one, not otherwise

[@_Bizzy.]

Newen hualpa how was i supposed to learn without getting a guitar first

[@skitzosmurf4324]

12 minutes straight, no edit, precision playing. Awesome job man

[@1728CHUMCHUMN]

Crazy these young punk kids composed such masterpieces

[@phillippichardo9658]

drunkards too lol

[@patricknelson1471]

drugs give hell of skills

[@adamaj74]

It's not age, but sorrow that gives birth to such haunting beauty.

[@benparsons4979]

*metalhead

[@largecoke4087]

Very true. And they themselves haven't been able to reproduce this level of work in many years.

[@NoDiamondRanch]

That section of To Live is to Die starting at <a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="77">1:17</a> is one of the most mournful riffs ever written on the guitar. Perfectly executed.

[@orkunyildam7567]

İ have always feel like drinking an ale at a tavern in a d&d game.

[@kayragunes5050]

​@@orkunyildam7567 orkun türksün sen, kendine gel, ne d&d un🤠

[@trafficking2596]

Very classical gas-esque.

[@treetopflyrite]

Hetfield's feel for melody is undeniable. I believe that is one key reason why Metallica went to the stratosphere above the others - There are more technical thrash bands - but they could not hold up like this with a single instrument and no effects or band to support. Hetfield is a poet. True art is timeless and makes a way for others to join in. These tunes stay with you and offer consolation over and over again. Kudos to the player - 1 take, clean, both feel and technicality are there.

[@tillman40]

And they abandoned the melodic music that we relish. Now they just make songs they can easily play live

[@aquatichighs]

James is a beast of a musician.

[@paulflynndoyle87]

Allot of the melodical intros were written with Cliff Burton being the main composer they stopped after he died. Not because they got lazy. Burton was a master composer .

[@thedoctor1346]

@@paulflynndoyle87 Metallica never stopped writing melodic intros, where are you getting this from? It's like you haven't listened to anything they've done post-Master of Puppets. Cliff's contribution was massive but let's not pretend like most of Metallica's melodies and harmonies weren't written by James.

[@MiguelCruz-bb8cz]

Finally!! Someone put that feeling into words

[@iamnoboddy]

This has inspired me when you uploaded it. Picked up guitar first time , practiced for almost 8 hours each day , fingers bled got blisters still didn't stop. And now I can play every one including solos. Thank you so much man , I owe you.

[@CharlesAlexanderAllred]

Great to hear! Congrats on all your hard work

[@GuilhermeKonflanz96]

(<a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="0">0:00</a>) Fade to Black (<a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="78">1:18</a>) To Live is To Die (<a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="130">2:10</a>) Master of Puppets (<a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="201">3:21</a>) Sanitarium (<a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="267">4:27</a>) Breadfan (<a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="354">5:54</a>) One (<a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="467">7:47</a>) My Friend of Misery (<a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="527">8:47</a>) Nothing Else Matters

[@hawk8403]

How I wanted him to jam breadfan all the way with that guitar.

[@toure42yaya]

Dude there is NOONE in here that doesn't know the songs

[@rainman42]

U have to do call to ktulu like that!!

[@toure42yaya]

@Agente 177 Delta Team 12 year old?

[@toure42yaya]

@Agente 177 Delta Team knew it..

[@thiagopagot9981]

That transition from fade to black to to live is to die is just beautiful.

[@jakejereczek1499]

That was nothing less than brilliant. Stringing, tempo, harmonics, incredibly well done

[@CharlesAlexanderAllred]

Thank you!

[@bitas320d]

To Live Is To Die is even today still a dilemma to me, for I cannot comprehend the fact that simple humans can compose something like that.

[@MrGraouch]

You're so right, it's like an epic travel thru the intergalactic space, cruising near the flames of the sun, falling into black hole and surfing planets rings. Its beyond.

[@damarus6]

Probably my favorite Instrumental from them honestly, It's such a beautiful piece.

[@zaphyros2518]

That's fvcking true! What a huge satisfaction to be able to play it.

[@aniki937]

Capitanul this was the last song Cliff Burton composed. May he rest in peace and God bless him

[@benruach777]

The one who did compose it had a bus fall on him twice in Europe in the mid 1980s his name was Cliff Burton and he will never be forgotten

[@andretobing9658]

I don’t think I’ll ever get tired of hearing master of puppets. The whole thing was great man I think you’re my new guitar inspiration

[@CharlesAlexanderAllred]

I’m honored!! :)

[@vladavasiljev]

I came across at the master of puppets on the grand piano, covered by young lady in spacy boots, I forgot her name, but find her on youtube...amazing!

[@cofi45]

I agree, so beautiful

[@metalmaniac8640]

The intro to james solo, the harmony part of Kirk and james interlude and James solo itself are probably one of the most beautifully written pieces of music I have ever heard.

[@adventurewithacamera]

Classical music was the metal of its day, so the fusion of heavy metal with stringed instruments, especially classical guitar, has always made sense to me. Incredible talent, so relaxing.

[@SGTmixon]

My older brother could play the phuck out of metallica when I was a kid. He would always turn the neck away so I couldn't watch his fingers. Charles, thank you for not being selfish, and teaching us how to play. You are a Big Brother to us all.

[@jerrydelatorre5977]

I just started playing acoustic guitar at age 46… I hope I get good enough to play like this. This was great! Thank you!

[@xhalfwayhumanx]

You'll get there, all it takes is time and effort! I've been teaching my dad for the past two-three years and it's great bonding.

[@TheAlexandre141]

"To live is to die" is such a masterpiece

[@parkinsontatak]

A man who puts a towel between his chest and his guitar is a man who loves and cares about his instrument! I know that feeling :) wonderful piece btw, I enjoyed it so much. Thanks..

[@solarwinds5114]

My ear thanked me for this... your hammer ons and pulls offs in Master of Puppets are incredible

[@joshcole4426]

Brendan Keller that’s what I’m saying

[@StockenBruse]

I love them aswell!

[@danielskrivan6921]

And in Nothing Else Matters...and in To Live is to Die...

[@renspeene5326]

my ear thanked me too lol

[@sharmsong]

Gorgeous. Edit: <a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="566">09:26</a> That damned chord structure pulls on my heart strings every time. Just beautiful.

[@chrispafrieddreamaster4085]

Talk about a Metal song that holds up.. There's a vid w/ shakers performed live to a Latino crowd and they are all sing nothing else matters..

[@josephaltaha9352]

One of a kind! Reminds me of a guy I saw playing once when I was 12. So picked up a guitar and never looked back. I'm now 40 years old and God and my guitar have been there for me though suicide and depression. From the bottom of my heart, thank you for this 🙏

[@CharlesAlexanderAllred]

You’re welcome! I can relate to your words in many ways.

[@soundofmusic94]

Related AF thanks for this video

[@nateplayzyt8152]

You hear “One” and think, “oh, this is simple and easy” and then.....no

[@desmondthompson4834]

There’s quite a bit that can be learned by a beginner but it’s when you start getting deep in the song is when it gets complicated, I’m a beginner so therefore I play like half of the song lol 😂 😅but most of the parts that he is playing you can get, Im learning from the tabs app, helps a lot

[@EvandroEstima]

It actually is pretty easy, except for the solo hahaha keep trying and youll get It in no time

[@lukas_roseen]

Its not that hard acually. The first riff is wery to learn but the solo gets a bit more complicated. It took me a about a year to learn the whole intro on the song and i practiced like 10 minutes a day or less.

[@Gabrostil]

I got to be honest, One is not that hard, the hardest part is just the last solo and a little of the the solo after the second chorus, the riff is just strange to get put like 2 weeks and almost everyone can pulled it out i think

[@juanarocha8629]

It is for a few seconds

[@synthoelectro]

This is why we who grew up to Metallica love their music so much.

[@drumtum81]

Its true. You cant have the yin without the yang

[@journeystarr]

This

[@kroullrock9931]

Yes bro,their music its just not metal only...melodic also..

[@djsaeg]

Damn right i'm 13 again but with exquisite ellegance

[@shoedog959]

Been listening to Metallica almost 40 years and that was beautiful! My soul thanks you!

[@tristzyn]

I’ve probably listened to this video at least 50 times in the last week. It’s my new go to when I’m settling down for the night, or just need to think. Last weekend, I bought an acoustic guitar for the soul purpose of learning to recreate this around a campfire with my friends, or on a deployment with my bro’s. Thank you for this masterpiece man, god bless you.

[@CharlesAlexanderAllred]

That is so awesome bro! I’ve never received a higher compliment :) Thank you!

[@cemkaracaer]

Perfect transitions, perfect playing, pure tranquility... Just respect.

[@skyc3598]

Man you really take good care of your guitars. No oil buildup on the fretboard, microfiber between body and belly, and a sleeve on your picking arm. It's cool to see people out there respecting their equipment so much. Also, you play well. Great job!

[@CharlesAlexanderAllred]

Thanks so much! Occasionally I put a nick in the finish from playing, but besides that I try and keep them fresh!

[@yessir6427]

i watched this many times but only just npticed the towel between his arm and the guitar

[@RandyUnderwood2]

I’ve been playing guitar for 43 years and have been around the music industry for just as many. I have NEVER seen an artist take so much care as he does to keep from scratching his guitar. NEVER

[@harrisonlevithan51]

I can genuinely say I usually never comment but as a Metallica fan this is beautiful

[@shiroumxm2052]

the reason why i fell in love with metallica was their acoustic and clean guitar fragments of music..later, when i grew up and started playing clasical guitar i realized how rich those pieces were considering none of them had classical training..so melodic and full of emotion.

[@proengeleceng6861]

This is the BEST 12 minutes and five seconds I ever heard on a classical guitar you took me to a another place of this world >>>>>> Thank you >>>>

[@CharlesAlexanderAllred]

You’re welcome! Thank you for your kind words :)

[@nistafista]

The intro to Sanitarium is so beautiful, always brings out some emotions in me

[@jasonchristianwriter866]

Amazing. What makes Metallica a band for the ages is how so beautifully their songs cross over to classical music.

[@mrpaintballguy1000]

The accuracy to every single note is incredible. Amazing player

[@silversword4849]

His finger picking is next level compared to mine. He makes it look easy

[@trentonmcintyre5617]

Your name fits the comment, "it's perfection"

[@huleyn135]

Wat. U have Low standards

[@silversword4849]

@@huleyn135 i just don't practice it enough

[@huleyn135]

@@silversword4849 Oh no I just meant the other comment, the one saying "it's perfection". It's nice but theres lots of players much better lol.

[@trentonmcintyre5617]

@@huleyn135 I was just saying the name matches the comment dude

[@RangkynsaiWahlang-n8j]

There's nothing in this world that can touch my heart more than the melody of a simple guitar...

[@jona9239]

I never wanted this video to end. Very inspiring

[@CharlesAlexanderAllred]

:)

[@billkoul9780]

It took me two years, but I finally discovered this video. Everything that I would like to compliment about this video has already been said (seamless transitions, one take, beautiful 100% accurate playing). You, sir, have earned a new subscriber

[@CharlesAlexanderAllred]

Thank you for your words Bill!

[@doctordiv]

I was a classical guitar student played in a flamenco group in highschool. My parents were against metal music. I secretly practiced every ballad of Metallica at home and nobody noticed. When in college I played Metallica covers in a band, and all that practice paid off. 🤘 I'd add a couple more to this: 1) Unforgiven 2) The call of the ktulu 3) And justice for all Great performance and thank you for taking me back 30 years. 🤘♥️

[@user-qg5bl2kt7u]

I used to be a fan of Metallica, but my music taste changed a lot as I got older. I even used to play every single one of these songs when I was a teenager, but now I cant remember how to play any of them. But, man, you've just made me look (or listen?) differently to the same songs I've heard and played literally thousands of times. You've just brought my older self closer to the "dumb kid" I used to be, as I normally picture that time. And made me remember all the good moments I had with Metallica's music. These songs are beautiful, and you managed to make them sound even better. Congratulations for your skill, and dedication. We can see and hear your passion for music. Thank you very much for sharing your talent.

[@CharlesAlexanderAllred]

What an interesting comment! Thank you for your words. I’ve had similar experiences with growing into and out of and back into enjoying certain kinds of music. Rediscovering your roots is a magical thing.

[@user-qg5bl2kt7u]

@@CharlesAlexanderAllred Yeah, I mean... Until I've watched this video, I've never even realized that it made me feel bad looking down on my "teenage self", as I said. It's like music can close wounds you didn't even know you had.

[@baraharon1]

I swear every time i hear that part from "to live is to die" i immediately get goosebumps

[@jamiemccabe6322]

The way this guy falls into to live is to die from fade to black is pure class absolutely amazing got back into guitar cause of guys like this and soren madson

[@karoltbg]

I have to say "Thank you" to KZbin's recommendations.

[@Mihail2304]

Me too

[@kevdadd1976]

They do have some of the most iconic tasty riffs ever This guy just basically threw together everyone of my favorite riffs from the band. So well done

[@AsteroidB6120]

Still listening to this in 2020! Love Nothing Else Matters soo much that I took up guitar a couple years ago and hoping to be able to play it someday. My friend said it took him 5 years to be able to play that song at a decent level. Thanks for your beautiful music!

[@aliataciciek]

The first four notes I played back in 2018 was Nothing Else Matters. Still playing it today to master it. What a beautiful song.

[@nedredhead474]

This playing is so full of feelings, playing the right notes can be hard enough (and with these arrangements it is) but to play them so passionately and transmit so much emotion is legendary. Couple that with the fact it's all in one take, and this masterpiece of a video is the result. Also that transition from fade to Black to live is to die caught me off guard entirely. Man hopefully I can play like this man right here one day.

[@roamlogan3074]

Dude does a great job on recomposition. Utilizing the highlights of Metallicas amazing ensemble of sound and attitude.

[@Garo10]

whenever im having a hard time falling asleep I come back to this video, it helps me so much thank you

[@MrMetalManMe]

Awesome man. You should do like a hour long one of these so I can put it on to sleep to. Very relaxing and nice sound on the guitar too

[@CharlesAlexanderAllred]

I will do that for you! :)

[@MrMetalManMe]

@@CharlesAlexanderAllred awesome bro. Throw a bit of flamenco or guns n roses in and mix it right up. Just got yourself a new subscriber 😀

[@karengalvan7138]

I was just thinking one day when I have kids I've gotta find an album of Metallica lullabies.

[@MuseDisorder]

Me too, where can I find the hour long sleep video, I need it, and I need it from this guitar guy lol

[@aidanstewart8244]

Karen Galván kzbin.info/aero/PL6A2EDE1F4B42F35F

[@cabbyb111]

Master of puppets takes on a medieval feel when played on that guitar

[@microwavetrash2501]

sounds like you'd hear it in a tavern in Skyrim

[@bryonsteik7435]

Most of their songs have that same sound on acoustic. That mid evil / Bach sound

[@RRPBJJ]

Ive always thought the same about To Live is TO Die.... sounds midieval.

[@carpediemarts705]

A lot to do with playing close to the neck and the nylon string rolling as well as reciprocating. And he's a great player. Music doesn't come from instruments.

[@ryanlogan35]

Cliff Burton was a huge Bach fan as well as many other artists so it does make sense

[@dominator1699]

Its crazy how you see people from different age groups listening to one band, truly the greatest of all time

[@metallicvoid1984]

5 years late but that transition from Fade To Black into To Live Is To Die made me feel something I cannot describe and made me cry. That was beautiful, thank you for that. 💜🤘

[@Karootie]

brother man you brought tears to my eyes.. introduced to them back in 84 while serving in the infantry proudly they immediately became my measure from which all others would be measured LOL... you did them and their music a solid 1,000,000 out of 10....beautifully done !!!!!!!!!!!! thank you for that !!!!

[@CharlesAlexanderAllred]

Hey thanks man and much respect to you for your service; I don’t know what that’s like. Check out my other Metallica medley too, the link is in the info :)

[@jasonturgeon5625]

B co 1/327th Inf... HOOAH!!!

[@nascarfan7838]

Dude, this is absolutely gorgeous. You sure can play Metallica!

[@CharlesAlexanderAllred]

Thanks! :)

[@dylanengler4128]

Beautiful. No Call of Ktulu

[@zacevans1683]

Dylan Engler what’s wrong with Call of Ktulu?

[@Kobejp8]

Green Teletubby that he didn’t play it

[@OmegaSon]

Dylan Engler it’s not a ballad, then again neither is To Live Is to Die

[@tylerallenwade]

Omega Son "To Live Is To Die" When a man lies he murders some part of the world These are the pale deaths which men miscall their lives All this I cannot bear to witness any longer Cannot the kingdom of salvation take me home

[@tylerallenwade]

100 trillion quintillion sextillion % a ballad

[@ellenbedard7732]

My beloved deceased son connects with me through Metallica. This video came across my feed at a very meaningful time for me tonight. Thank you for the beauty of the music and the opportunity to feel my son close to me. He used to play acoustic Metallica in the basement at home many years ago and this brings me right back.❤

[@CharlesAlexanderAllred]

I’m honored. Prayers for you and your family.

[@ellenbedard7732]

@@CharlesAlexanderAllred ❤🙏💔

[@misters2837]

I have been a Metallica Fan all my life... I cannot play a stringed instrument, due to hand issues, but I have huge respect for those that can...and the older I get, the more I found a love for acoustic covers, realized that the "mixing" done in the studio leaves out a lot of details we miss...and the acoustic gives a different sound...much like a Tube Amp vs. a Solid State Amp. This is AWESOME! I could literally listen to the full songs acoustically all day, I know all the words anyway...LOL...Its easy listening while working...

[@TadehPetrossian]

Just had a shitty day. Put this on repeat and it really mended something in my soul. Thanks for this beuatiful mashup. You are amazing.

[@daveogden69]

Acoustic any will do it pretty much but this is definitely soothing. That's exactly what I'm doing now. "Chilling" 😂

[@1ceCold037]

Classical guitar in the hands of someone like you is the greatest sounding instrument imo. Great job.

[@illuviium]

wtf is this? This is too good. How do you not mess up at all with no jump cut edits? Crazy dude

[@CharlesAlexanderAllred]

Cuz jump cut edits are for pussies! Lol thanks for listening!

[@illuviium]

@@CharlesAlexanderAllred much skill. Very impress. Extra yes

[@liamclancey844]

that transition from fade to black to To live is to die was priceless

[@domfuc8547]

Its crazy how all this beautiful sounds come from someone and make you want to cry or they fill you with happiness its insane to me. I love what metallica has done and that people like this guy were able to pick it up and make it even more beautiful. Honestly one of my favorite videos I’ve seen and i just have to say thanks for making this and for letting people hear how beautiful music can be

[@yamilaamarilla6727]

This gives me peace... I would like to play the guitar like you. I have not played guitar for a long time and now it is difficult for me to play it. But you inspired me and now i am going to play it again 💖

[@CharlesAlexanderAllred]

Thank you for your kind words, and I admire your appreciation for the guitar. Best of luck in your rediscovery!

[@deveryshepardson3640]

I love it! I Used to play a couple of those on the classical guitar always loved the tone. I haven’t played for several years as my hands don’t work as they should any longer but I really miss it. Thanks for this

[@kdsanji7129]

I get what u mean, i hadn't touched my guitar since i got married and had my 4 sons, then shit happens, cheated on, got divorced, went into depression, i took my old acoustic and tried to play. Can't. My fingers can't press it without pain. My pinkie can't even press it. My cousin who i taught to play, is now playing guitar like a proper guitarist and i am just shit.

[@samredmond5196]

“Metal is just screaming”

[@rafik866]

So some say

[@wave._.hunter]

-my mom

[@wannabeserpento99]

Well these aren't metal riffs just because metallica plays them lmao.

[@thedancingguy828]

@@wannabeserpento99 but there many clean riffs on Metal songs. And we have the power ballads from Metal/hard Rock bands... Clean and acoustic are part of metal

[@Fenixmaiden666]

Yeah, I've heard this argument so many times. But it's clearly from people that have never actually listened to metal. I know some is, but bands like Metallica and Iron maiden are actually very melodic. People just assume all metal is death metal. Stoooooopid :D

[@ni777ful]

When your parents make you take classical guitar, but you're a metalhead

[@ni777ful]

@@Dan-ob7it dude, it's a JOKE, I'm 22 and play a little classical guitar myself, you guys have to stop taking shit so seriously

[@darcymcgrath9148]

@@Dan-ob7it stfu

[@denizkisa]

I don think that proves anything.

[@phantomlord5568]

@@Dan-ob7it ever heard of a joke?

[@dumbr2098]

@Charles Badstones artists? You some mumble rapper? Musicians.

[@geologist5838]

Being both a classical and electric guitarist I couldn’t appreciate this much more 🤘❤️

[@denniss.9114]

Same here brother

[@NickW1THaD]

I've grown up on Metallica whole life and never wanted to ruin their legacy with my guitar playing just put of respect for their beauty, I recently learned nothing else matters and I'm so glad I did It led me to wanting to learn more fingerstyle songs. You sir are a legend, you've earned my subscription and a like. Please continue ,good job brother!

[@romanticguitar.no1]

Beautiful music, sweet, romantic, soft, happiness, we can't literally say how happy we are. He who plays music will always be able to comprehend

[@JC-bl9bo]

Absolutely gorgeous, very well done. It also shows how incredible a song writer James Hetfield is.

[@davidlindahl2632]

Leachim Arednesch I disagree, also, it’s not just James writing the riffs

[@morganthomas4026]

Came here to remember the songs my ex used to play... Not that you've got me cryin, but you've got me cryin.

[@Hizenburg]

12 year old me is excited about this. When i started learning guitar these are the riffs that I was crazy about. You put them all into one medley that sounds great! Now I need to finish what I started and learn this whole 12 minute medley lol

[@CharlesAlexanderAllred]

Ya! :)

[@patrickfferreira]

Mr. Alfred, your natural talent for play this acoustic guitar made proud to live the same era that you. Thanks you so much for share this true teasure.

[@therebelliousdreamer215]

Charles I love your playing so much as I'm also a die hard fan of Metallica... And so happy to see that you love your wife so much and you've dedicated it to her 💜🎶🎸

[@Deathshuck]

Mikael Åkerfeldt of Opeth on that Live Is to Die part: "If it wasn't for that melody, Opeth wouldn't have been born. Beautiful."

[@FabioZCandioto]

Where did He say that?

[@SMVoid]

@@FabioZCandioto took me like two seconds to find it. Probably less time than it took you to comment. Do your own research. kzbin.info/www/bejne/pXypc6FjbpySb80

[@xsummerxspace1698]

These transitions into each song are absolutely beautiful. Especially going into one of my favorite solos of all time.

[@ZACKSONFIRE]

I learned all of these as a teenager. Mom wouldn't let me use my amp, so I'd pad walls and pluck an electric sans electricity. Literally all of these (except your MoP rendition is art). Must relearn. Happy to spend late nights noodling

[@MUSiC-world-20986]

Beautiful. I was about to cry when I heard your version of "To Live Is To Die". #ripcliff

[@eharleyaguilar5143]

That was perfect in every sense of the word. Incredible playing - acoustic truly brings out the beauty of these timeless Metallica classics.

[@dressex]

While at home making a sculture YT autoplay started with these beatifull melodies; this backgorund music gave me the right dose of calm and patience for the job. I repeated it other three times. Great man!! thank you

[@mattiaskeinnn3317]

Thank you for reminding me why i started playing the classical guitar and fell in love with it. Dude im picking up my first cataluna and playing along and with you right away. My NOW turned fretless cataluna i got 15 years back still going strong!

[@Ozzyman05]

I swear, the beginning of One and Fade to Black always give me the chills!

[@blipowicz]

u know mans is a real gangsta when he pull out the fake tattoo sleeve

[@mcfuckface7149]

Literally didn't notice until now. I can't unsee this anymore.

[@doctordiv]

Classical guitarists wear sleeves like this. Sweat is bad for the guitar. The fact that it looks like a tatoo totally is gangsta though. 😉

[@larsswig9339]

it’s a guard my dude

[@mcfuckface7149]

@@doctordiv oooh i see. Thanks for telling me.

[@Yo_AB_Breaks]

That guitar likely means a lot to him and he's taking good care of it. He's got a sleeve on that arm for the same reason he has a towel in between the guitar and his chest, to protect the guitar. Sweat and skin oils damage the finish over time which leads to damaged wood. Judging by this guy's talent, he's playing that guitar very often, so over time could mean just a few years or less before needing restoration.

[@JohandeHakkelaar]

Wow ... amazing ... shivers... tears in my eyes ....what a compositions ....this should be played on my funeral

[@bmllamas1]

You covered these so well, I enjoyed it. I don't think people realize how amazing these songs are. Someone not familiar with them would never guess they are Metallica songs. They are masterpieces.

[@rickturner841]

I want this playing at my send off, the best I've heard by far. genius total genius

[@bobabooey4537]

A die hard since 1985 and I approve of this medley. You have a great right hand, some real nice picking.

[@CharlesAlexanderAllred]

Thank you bro! I appreciate that.

[@colincochrane4108]

I only discovered Metallica a few years ago and as a grandfather I think this is superb. Especially Nothing else matters.

[@AliveAlienAli]

“Fade to black” is about not willing to live, “to live is to die” it’s more like mourning for someone and the transition between them just ripped my soul off.

[@gregreed582]

Who the hell is voting this down!!? A single edit. It's fucking brilliant! 🤘

[@kratos923]

Damn that transition from My friend of misery to Nothing else matters was epic👌👌

[@dumpsterdonnie3408]

Making Metallica sound spine-tingly beautiful. Absolutely superb. As an aspiring guitarist this is equally inspiring and depressing