Dance Gavin Dance - Lemon Meringue Tie - Cover By Mike Smith

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[@No.WC.Penaldo]

i cant get enough of that lead guitar on the chorus, the fast picking and progression of notes just hits the soul. swan is a genius

[@squierandjackson]

I just lemon meringue pied my pants. Amazing cover dude

[@dancegregorydance6933]

The song that made DGD my favorite band.

[@mrbrightside467]

Love It! This was my favourite for years, some friends and I even played it at our high school talent show xD

[@Mikerisms]

damian black Thanks dude! Such a great song. I'd love to see a video of you playing it!!

[@davidpottinger9511]

Instead of this track, I performed Times New Roman at mine, vocally. 😅

[@emosnowangel5371]

Mikerisms You should cover some more jank!! Great job btw!!

[@mcmuffin7941]

My top three bands of all time AUGUST BURNS RED, ERRA, DANCE GAVIN DANCE.

[@leftsideofhere2484]

This man never ceases to amaze me. You can tell he is truly feeling the music and in synch with the tune and not fighting to play it. Cheers mate!

[@nicholasbailey2991]

You've played so many DGD songs that you're starting to look like Kurt Travis

[@antonechen]

I loved the t-shirt!

[@44caliberl0veletter]

i love the happiness in him playing this. made me so happy too

[@tylerwallace5840]

Played this song on repeat while questing in Northrend in WoW. Thanks for the memories and awesome cover man!

[@yungplague5534]

Pounce bounce cover??? This was awesome btw

[@anthonymorales5815]

i would adore this.

[@Gameasaurusrex]

Sick new logo omg

[@tomtheroofer]

You killed it man

[@gafuraskarov2814]

That song is my “relationship argument” theme song, lol! I love it so much it helps me to get through any shit to imagine. Fun fact, you’re the one who showed me it!

[@omgthatskool54]

Yo that was nuts!

[@adamnixon2886]

Excellent job

[@MayonnaiseOreo]

Is there anything better than the way this song "reloads" and builds each instrument back up before going into the final chorus?

[@kye521]

Out of all the tabs I've seen for this song this one has to be the most accurate. Fucking bang on dude, nailed it as always!

[@MayonnaiseOreo]

I've watched this cover a few times but I'm learning how to play this now and just want to re-iterate how fucking sick it is.

[@reco1L9200]

no words to explain this mans ability. first cover (one of my dgd favorites) and I am left flabbergasted.

[@TacticianAMV]

This is unbelievable

[@ZeldasAura]

About time m8!

[@zdoggzero6595]

One of my favorite dgd songs and maybe my favorite from the downtown battle mountain duo and did it justice

[@redlinemoto8336]

You are a god dude

[@noodlesnflowers]

Never fail to amaze me

[@Mikerisms]

Dante Jose Thanks 😁

[@usukapal]

Right in the feels

[@earl-larsen]

such good writing

[@chaosandsleep]

This is absolutely one of my favorite songs to play and I'm so happy to see you covering it!

[@bradabdul]

NO ONE DISLIKES THIS VIDEO. IT'S. ACTUALLY IMPOSSIBLE BECAUSE IT'S SO GODDAMN PERFECT HOLY CHRIST

[@killingsusan6667]

Your guitar playing is outstanding

[@Mikerisms]

For Crying Out Loud Susan Well thank you very much 😀

[@meemikey666]

I've been waiting so long for this day to come

[@Mikerisms]

Michael Helwig I hope it proved to be worth it, haha 😊

[@XxAnnoymatronxX]

That was fucking incredible man! Love the breakdown in the end, so much energy

[@Mikerisms]

XxZenythxX Thanks a lot dude 😀😀

[@embyduncan89]

This brings back memories. I love it, awesome job Mike!

[@Mikerisms]

Emby Duncan Golfings Thanks, it was very nostalgic for me too ☺

[@ScyonNeon]

Gosh, this was the first DGD song I learned. So awesome to see you do it!

[@Maikeru305]

Dude you used the logo on my favorite dgd song of all time 😍😍😍 im geeking out lol

[@FreshSqueezedLightning]

Awesome!!!! Always loved the crap outa this song

[@Youknowcho]

This is such a gift, I love your face for this!!

[@felipecarlos2256]

What energy! love your videos

[@lvlridesnikes]

Been waiting for this cover!!! And you didn't disappoint!!! Absolute spot on cover!!!

[@johnsmith3085]

My fave old school DGD track. Going to see Slaves tonight. I'll give JC my regards, Mikey.

[@Mikerisms]

John Smith Awesome, how were they?

[@lolvidsify]

My favorite dgd song bro

[@eyevoyeur]

Sick. Sick as balls. You rock.

[@Yukianesa3]

Love it! looks like you had a huge blast playing it ! my very first song that introduced me to this awesome and funky band

[@Mikerisms]

Yukianesa Thanks, yeah it's super fun to play! This was one if my first dgd songs too!

[@InterSev]

I was humming this song this morning and then you post this :D

[@Blockwest-em9bn]

congrats u made the best cover from this song

[@Rmtj51psn]

Been waiting for you to do this one for years! ❤️👌🏻🤘🏼

[@Mikerisms]

Panic_Rev Sorry for the wait 😂

[@dgdbeep]

This song is awesome hard to believe I was four when it came out lol. NICE COVER

[@Mikerisms]

Yahir Paez Haha, I was 22 When this came out... man I feel old!!

[@yungplague5534]

I was 13 lol

[@YouArePitiful]

Meh, don't feel old Mike. A lot of us are there with you man, I wouldn't say you are actually 'old' until like 60+. You aren't even close man haha.

[@kaylaisnothere4397]

I was 7 when this came out.

[@neptunesbounty1786]

Awesome! love the passion when you're playing :)

[@Mikerisms]

Neptune's Bounty Thanks 😀

[@atticus5556]

Please cover more of this album 🎈🙏

[@itsjordo]

You need to go on a guest tour with DGD! I would flip!

[@genderlesspancake]

I like this format! Also, great job as always 🤘🏻

[@Mikerisms]

Hayden Ose Thanks dude ☺

[@calebweiss2223]

A tutorial of this would be amazing!

[@gafuraskarov2814]

Love that song! And love your covers! Now I will learn how to use patreon...

[@rizaafthoni3346]

Awesome your play guitar

[@enhoomantv6780]

Would love to see some more tfot, seeing as uve pretty much done every dgd song now! 😂

[@davidpottinger9511]

EnhoomanTV SECONDED. Sledgehammer comes to mind. ☺️

[@GunBlade666]

You have a point but maybe mike hasn’t covered enough of their songs

[@randallbragg8398]

PLEASE DO THE BACKWARDS PUMPKIN SONG!

[@Shockwave224]

Amazing as always! :)

[@Mikerisms]

Grey Gendron Thanks man 😀

[@jaxopie5783]

Hey!! Can you show us how to play step by step please..? Tutorial?

[@carlosstorny127]

Sick bro

[@bluuuuuueee333]

Please do a tutorial of this song

[@rogelioalanis178]

Yesssssss

[@adriandeluna3896]

Great stuff as usual man! Would you ever consider covering an intervals tune? Maybe rubicon artist? :)

[@Mikerisms]

Adrian De Luna Thanks 🙂 I've done bits and bobs from Intervals but never anything in full. I'll have a listen to some more and see what I can do.

[@j_dog7884]

Yes please!

[@DJPhoeniXen]

Hi👍🏻 great job , I love your channel. Do you have also tabs for this masterpiece?

[@MsAshante212]

you cover all the songs i NEED a tutorial to lol

[@lephsot]

So close to 10k!!

[@Mikerisms]

lefteris sot. I know, it's crazy!! I need ideas for a 10k special video!

[@lephsot]

Mikerisms Maybe you could do a cover medley of your favorite songs or something like that

[@anthonymorales5815]

Yaaaasssss

[@gersonbonillamendoza6645]

omg

[@tired6919]

Is there a list of your setup for this? AMP, Pedals, and guitar? Thanks

[@YouArePitiful]

Lovely cover sir! By the way, I can't remember if you answered this already, but is this album your favorite by DGD?

[@Mikerisms]

L Thanks! I have no idea What my favourite DGD album is, it fluctuates randomly, they all have greatness within them 😀

[@tnkCH1]

Awesome! What is your amp or pedal gear to reach this tone quality? It is simply great! Your tecnique is enviable haha

[@Mikerisms]

Rafael Tanaka Thanks a lot dude 😀 I'm just using a pretty standard amp in BIAS fx with a little compression and reverb. I'll do another video soon of my setup as it's changed a little ☺

[@onlyforyou101]

❤️️

[@Anthony9813911]

This is amazing. I love it! Could you also share your recording process and which programs you used to make this video? I've been wanting to start covers but not sure what the best start would be, thank you!

[@Mikerisms]

Guitaralex97 Thanks man. Sure, I've got a couple of videos of my setup and how I go about it all already on my channel so have a look back through and you should find it. Some things have changed slightly so I'll do an updated version soon 😊

[@richardcolmenarez8205]

i'm always surprised for how close you get to the guitar tones used in the songs you cover

[@Mikerisms]

Richard Colmenarez Thanks, I try and get a close tone match ☺

[@okayyeahkolbe7335]

What is the thing you're playing right after the E Chord in the First Verse after intro?? It sounds great

[@Mikerisms]

Okay! Yeah, Kolbe! It's an E minor up the octave. 12 on B & G and 14 on D.

[@MidnightRage7]

cover for It's Safe to Say You Dig the Backseat??

[@ctrusz995]

Dude,

[@xayadaruffian2602]

Please do a tutorial!!🤘👿

[@Hatchbackpapii]

Robot with human hair part 1!

[@brandonmattos7825]

Tutorial for this one next!!!!!!!! Plz

[@Fightookaishii]

Powder for the people cover next?

[@user-vp1yy6qt2q]

Please , do it tutorial on acoustic

[@MayonnaiseOreo]

What kind of guitar are you playing in this one? I love the sound you get out of it.

[@allexthemuso]

What would the technique he’s doing on the left in the chorus be called?

[@Mikerisms]

It's called tremolo picking; picking constant 16th/32nd notes or just picking at a fast but consistent speed 👍

[@allexthemuso]

@@Mikerisms thank you so much!

[@mikeygraves2102]

Cover of love gun? Kiss???

[@Phil_Leotardo]

So from 1-10 how difficult was this song?

[@hannahr.h.361]

do you tab all the songs you cover or just figure them out and memorize them ?

[@jaredpotter5002]

Tutorial please m’lord

[@anthonymorales5815]

Please tab this out!

[@Mikerisms]

anthony morales Tabs and tutorial for this are available on my Patreon because this video was part of a patron poll. Www.patreon.com/mikerismsMikerisms if you want to check it out 😀

[@anthonymorales5815]

Mikerisms I’ve never supported a Patreon before, but you’re such an awesome dude, I think you’ll be my first.

[@smalltownsavouries]

I am curious to know which one is Zach/ Will.

[@Mikerisms]

Jamie Martlew Me too! It's usually an even split with both of them taking turns with lead and rhythm stuff. Maybe you can find an old video of them playing this and see if you can see!

[@Sazuko]

.... You guys do know, Zach Garren wasn't apart of DGD for DBM... This was my man Sean O'Sullivan, and though Will Swan gets most of the cred for these song, (Personally) The DBM Dual-Lead/Switch-out Lead Guitar style I would actually credit to him. also I don't think anyone has *Really* been able to sink up and match/play with Swan as good as him ever sense too, (except maybe martin bianchini, but sadly he doesn't get alot of writing cred for his guitar parts either...) kzbin.info/www/bejne/nWjMe6JjlK2ZhrM

[@Sazuko]

I know some of the members post some of their original 1st tour stuff here and there, but you have to find it all, kzbin.info/www/bejne/mKaaaWWYg95kjpI (Will Swan and Sean, back before Post-Hardcore was a thing, lol)

[@Sazuko]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/gJPRq3aXjZaHa5Y Here you go, The original line up with Sean, Lemon Meringue Tie is at 33:20 It AMAZING to see and hear the difference from the first video of TRWHHpt.2 and this reunion one, lol but yeah, you can Definitely hear Sean's influence in all these songs live, even after all that time.

[@smalltownsavouries]

Sazuko Ahh right my bad. I do remember Sean, I know he was in the original line up. It’s a shame he left. I remember hearing their first ep when it came out and it amazed me to hear guitars this way.

[@kappa7094]

where dee elder goose

[@Mikerisms]

In dee Elder Goose pond, awaiting its morning feed 😉

[@kappa7094]

then brudda lift thy goose from the pond and set it onto the vast open land to bring joy upon the masses

[@Mikerisms]

Can't force a goose to abandon its nesting ground, it needs to happen natrually. Only then shall the goose truly be free.

[@kappa7094]

In that case then i guess we shall support the goose with our heart and soul. And coach it out of it's comfort zone. Hoping it will welcome our words of encourage with open wings,and grow into a beautiful youtube tutorial video :DDD

[@dancegregorydance6933]

😂

[@robertbecker2002]

Are you in a band? If not why haha?

[@Mikerisms]

Robert Becker I'm not in a band, no. Reasons being life, family, work! I work several jobs and have 2 of my own kids and two foster kids. Things are busy! 😂

[@williamrivera8326]

Lookin like a bobble head lmfao