DEEP DIVE: Eyes Of The World | Grateful Dead Guitar Solo Lesson

[@SalAvenueNJ]

I was at Giants stadium on June 16th 1991. They OPENED with "Eyes Of The World" that night.

[@ryanjones29412]

I've told my wife often that, like the Allman Brothers, the Grateful Dead were as much a jazz band as a blues/rock band. She finally believes me after all these years. Jerry at his best. 👍

[@gregchamberlin9910]

To me Jerry was the John Coltrane of the guitar. In terms of the heart and also leaning in and just going for it man. Also the spiritual tone driving it all. The commitment to his art was unbelievable This was a treat Michael✌.

[@davidmugglebee523]

Brother Greg, you know where it’s at ☺️ Nice seeing you, as always, in this neck of the woods.

[@gregchamberlin9910]

Nice seeing you too Brother David. Man, this was a great video. A deep dive into Eyes 👀. I love this tune. I need to hear em all. I couldn't click fast enough. Michael was worried the video was too long, us Heads wished it was longer😆 lol. This tune is so special and went through so many stages of development in terms of sound and dynamics (and of course the tasty solos😋). I hope we get more of these videos. Its such a great community of Heads on the Tubes💚. Always a pleasure David✌.

[@davidmugglebee523]

@@gregchamberlin9910 Tremendous video! I learn so much about music from them, and Michael’s enthusiasm is the best. His vids could never be too long 😂 and agreed, the community is awesome. Always appreciate your take on things 👌🏼

[@gregchamberlin9910]

@@davidmugglebee523 Right on brother, Michael's enthusiasm is fantastic. That kind of passion is so refreshing. I enjoy your comments too David, I can see the love you have for the music and scene, its easy to love isn't it? 🤩🙂 We got great taste in music man, thats for sure😄lol.

[@sashironan8191]

i totally agree! Jerry's commitment to his music/art is sooo very inspiring!

[@EndangeredSouls]

Nobody in rock and roll was better than Jerry at soloing over key changes. He always makes it sound effortless.

[@strangequark420]

"A little micro bend. I can't even do it." Truer words were never spoken by Jerry lovers.

[@dylangatenby9928]

Eyes is awesome and your explanation of Garcia’s solo work is superb. I adore the solo on Eyes thanks for posting!

[@BizzleTube]

Yes!! This song/groove has always been embedded deep in my psyche. Can’t wait to watch, learn, repeat.

[@kmcclinton71]

I think Mayer is just playing sober... Jerry was in outer space plucking away at the stars floating around in his head. Sometimes those stars were well within reach... other times he would miss by light years. I will take that fleeting comet any day over the structured tonal commonalities Mayer delivers. Don't get me wrong... Mayer is a fantastic player! I just don't think he is as fearless and willing to reach for those out of reach stars as Jerry was. Great dive, bud!

[@muskybites505]

Agreed. And seeing so many people attempt his songs now I appreciate what a fantastic musician he was. Just glad I saw him a few times…

[@rhlang11]

Jerry was a once in lifetime person and musician. Beyond unique but certainly unique. Mayer is talented, cocky, strives to achieve but Jerry was so special that words fail. But I like Dead and Co and once in a while Mayer and Bob and the boys take you there.

[@ImproveYoSelf610]

Lol , well put

[@fchampd4512]

​@@rhlang11Jerry was awesome when he was good, many horrible gigs also

[@kjguitarman]

I’ve seen Dead & Co. twice and while I agree with you in general, John definitely gets experimental when soloing.

[@kevinborchers3522]

Nothing makes me click faster than seeing the Dead and in the title! Was waiting a long time for this one. Thanks, Michael!

[@entheogenesis71]

Hey now! Me, too, Brother...B. Well!

[@joeynice123]

Waiting for the peggy o rabbit hole dive

[@andrewptob]

When I first got into the Dead, I didn’t appreciate this song so much. Now, it’s one of my favorites. There is so much room for musical exploration. Thanks for this lesson, Michael. ✌🏼💀🌹

[@surfinganddancing1609]

This song IS the Grateful Dead. Quintessential.

[@joemoney7986]

@@surfinganddancing1609 9-3-77

[@Frankenstein-sc8rc]

Great explanation!! Then the second solo section it goes to Emaj7// to D/A/. Of course it changes over the years and the coda they did in the early 70's in the last jam is so spicy as well. One of the best is dp 31 8/6/74, the coda jam starts around the 10;10 mark.

[@eboethrasher]

Yeah, those were the best, those fuckers got a little scary, if you listen closely enough to Jerry's solos on some of them, you can hear Slipknot! starting to be born in them. LOVE IT.

[@wonderwaffle5637]

I’m so fricken stoked for you man, this is awesome.

[@scottgreenberg1596]

6/17/91 Eyes famously opened the show.

[@eboethrasher]

Another thought, a couple of years later - I wish you had picked out a 73 or 74 version of this song, with the extra key changes in the coda and the extra off-the-wall jamming. That would be interesting to look at.

[@ontarget7582]

Hornsby was a great addition to the band. I don't think I've ever seen anyone have more fun than Bruce does when he's playing with the guys I know it's off topic but seeing his big grin always makes me smile too

[@tommathews3964]

And Jerry loved playing with Bruce too! It was very easy to see this! (and hear it!)

[@captainkangaroo4301]

Bruce was in a Dead cover band as a kid so he loved these songs.

[@Pinko-Diamond]

Bruce sounded the most like Jerry out of anyone I've heard when he solod

[@surfinganddancing1609]

This is a really impressive application of music theory. What's even more impressive is that, while no music theory slouch, Jerry fucking intuited this shit!

[@AlexMorganGuitarMan]

Michael, your vast knowledge of music amazes me. Just when I think I'm really making headway and feeling like I'm getting closer to mastering the guitar. You blow my mind, again and remind me that I'm barely scratching the surface. I love the channel, all your videos, and you courses. What little I've barely been able to check out, thus far. Never been a Dead fan and barely been able to listen to them much. But I'm definitely becoming a fan now. Your reaction videos are like non other, available on KZbin. Actually breaking down the music also. While reacting to the video. Thanks for all you do. Keep up the great work. I look forward to all your talking about doing in the future, also. Sounds incredible.

[@gregpepper6053]

One of my favorite dead tunes both to play and listen to!

[@dybenson]

I've been waiting for this moment for all my life.

[@nyc130]

Your analysis is awesome. Jerry pushing ahead of the change is his jazz bent. There is no one like him.

[@mitchweiner]

I’m proud to say I have a whole new appreciation for GD after watching these videos and I did it drug-free! Thanks,Michael!

[@marklyon8406]

That space looks incredible. What you are talking about doing with it is incredible. This Deep Dive is just awesome. I will be going through this multiple times, it feels like. Thanks for what you do, man. I have been listening to this tune for years. It is so nice to have a richer comprehension of what is happening musically, and to start to develop an awareness of some of the various alleyways for creative expression that a tune like this offers.

[@Guitargate]

Thanks mark! You’re a fantastic addition to our community!

[@johnhayes8476]

That barn is incredible. Being a huge phish fan, a lot of my favorite music has come from a barn. Love hearing the birds! Congrats man!

[@tommathews3964]

Thanks for this dissection, Michael! Jerry was probably the most "nuanced" player ever for me! So subtle, in a world of crash, slash, and burn guitar all around him. He wasn't ever scared to go way out on that ledge and "hunt" (your term) his way back. And he wasn't scared of pushing the chord structures, even to the point of dissonance, to emphasize certain passages. Perfectly imperfect! Details, man!

[@jerrylev59]

You've got it, Garcia and the Dead approached playing music with the Jazz aesthetic, which is all about pushing the chordal harmony to the breaking point.

[@gtsipejr]

Wow, that barn is so cool. Can't wait for the live barn concerts and jams.

[@Hazard4K]

Wow, what a time to randomly think about what you've been up to and come see this so shortly after posted. I'm only a few minutes in but will give it the "deep watch" after i go grab some food :) This video is as long as a GD song :) Perfect!

[@chrisdusio6764]

That's funny as shit right there

[@fvb08]

The kind of video I like even before it starts. Great stuff!

[@Scrub_Jake]

Great Reaction bro!!! Man I can’t stress this enough… it would make my year to see Mike react to the a cappella group the Pentatonix! Many people react to them, half non-musicians and half vocal coaches. Now I know Mike isn’t a “singer” per say, but that’s not why I want to see his reaction. It’s his knowledge of theory that really peaks my interest. For all of the things the Pentatonix are good at (singing, harmonizing, performing), the most underrated is their attention to detail when arranging music. Pleeeease Michael I will pay money to see you react to Pentatonix - Evolution of Michael Jackson! Then maybe Sound of Silence if you’re so inclined. Michael has such a good ear for music and insight into structure… it would be legendary 🤘😎

[@gratefulted2968]

This video is the on point. I learned soooo much. I’ve been playing guitar for 35 years and I’ll be damned if I couldn’t figure out this tune. Ty, Michael.

[@dungeoncrawlerharl]

That's awesome news! Very excited and happy to hear this great channel is only gonna get better!

[@peterhallberg5749]

Thanks! Would love a second dive into this specifically the end jam of Winterland Oct 19, 1974. The circle of 5th outro they did in the period is a theory lesson on it’s own. Never seen anyone take it on. It is a simple idea but it so cool.

[@staive70ss]

Sunday, putting in a new floor... listening to GD Hartford, 77' and suddenly ....boom.... notification....and boom....eyes deep dive....probably my fav song to play. Thanks Michael 😊

[@nelsonw2096]

Hey Michael this is really amazing and enlightening! I would suggest you take the same song and versions and look through how Bob plays his parts and maybe discuss Phil and Otiel a bit too.

[@themicdfiles1865]

Bro, watching your enthusiasm as I'm trying to keep up is putting a huge smile on my face. This music has been such a big part of my life for decades. I decided a couple months ago that all the guitars in my studio were done collecting dust, so I started focusing and dedicating the time everyday. I've learned so much from you and this one was absolutely a joyous occasion. Thanks, man. I appreciate what you do. It makes a difference in people's lives. Much respect, bro!

[@davidmugglebee523]

Pushing the change sounds like a very bluegrassy thing to do. Love your point about not being tied to perfection, seeking a different intent 🙏 So happy to see you teaching and playing in the barn! Congrats, thanks for all the goods at Guitargate, and have fun at those shows!

[@kjguitarman]

Thorough and accurate analysis, Michael!

[@vitalsound1727]

You deserve it dude. Super humble. Super cool. I think I can speak for everyone when I say that

[@gregepperson1793]

Thank you for explaining it all!!! Jerry was the best EVER!

[@mikeandmargierogers4815]

Great that you are covering this. IMHO the best live Dead version is from Englishtown in 1977. I'm sure you would dig that!

[@geoffednie9024]

Jerry seemed to always play really well next to Bruce. Michael, words can't describe how much I love these deep dives into Dead tunes. Keep 'em coming!

[@eboethrasher]

Eyes was an instant "trade for this tape" pretty much if I saw it in combination with stuff like Other One or H>S>F on a show.

[@billphipps453]

my fave dead song... always took me to the outer realms... its so much phun to play... yes bruce and jerry was a match made in heaven... im so grateful that i got to see them play together a few times... always elevated the band...

[@kjguitarman]

This video deserves a lot more than 600 likes. Packed with helpful soloing nuggets.

[@joebaby555]

This is awesome news! Love everything about this educational video,! Thank you Michael, congratulations on your killer KZbin jam/educational studio 👏👏👏. Living the Dream !🔥

[@brownsfan7753]

What a dream space!! Love this song!

[@paulmancini3363]

Great Video Mike and Best Wishes with your Barn and Upcoming Projects !! Give a listen to the Sept ‘77 Eyes version from Englishtown, NJ Race Track Concert, a Great long intro and Jerry on fire this Show which is one of my favorite Show from a fantastic Touring Year for the GD

[@mohammedguketlov5619]

I was at that show that was the best

[@johnregan2652]

Been waiting for this. I saw Marsalis do this at Nassau which ended up 9n without a net album.with tix comped by Bobby bc my big bro worked on Jerry and Bobby's townhouse 8n Manhattan. Great song, great channel.

[@jw-lk1pe]

my favorite Dead tune of all. nice work!

[@clearfield2009]

Sound is really nice - big difference from the other videos. It's just crystal clear.

[@marel897]

You need to do a lesson on Weir’s chord structure .

[@oliverchapman51177]

Thank you for saving this until you got settled in. Congratulations! I will be along for the ride

[@Guitargate]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@fastbreak055]

These videos are made just for me, man. Thanks Michael!

[@kevingallagher2127]

Pretty sweet way to open a show, too. 15-minute marathon at Giants. Probably my favorite live GD moment (including the Branford Nassau show).

[@braydenvarela4936]

Keep up the amazing stuff man, some of us actually appreciate it hella

[@Guitargate]

Great! Thank YOU

[@chrisdusio6764]

This is making me happy and confused as f. I love it, appreciate it but you're on another level dude amazing. Thanks for posting

[@eboethrasher]

OMG I remember that GIants Stadium Eyes from 1991, I first saw it as part of a TV special broadcast on the Dead on, I want to say, CBS? My friend and I were absorbing everything we could at the time, we had seen them at Buckeye Lake that summer, we saw them on fall tour at Richfield, we were a little Dead excitable at the time.

[@PhantasyKingpin]

This was worth the wait!!! Man such a cool song.

[@chasebenifiel7040]

Love you so much michael. You mean so much to so many of us and have become an everyday part of out lives

[@shredhero]

@ Michael Palmisano Can't wait until you do Ship of Fools. Digging your channel. Cheers!!

[@entheogenesis71]

Beautiful playing, Michael! Oct 29th - Hollywood Bowl, Los Angele, Ca...i got two!!!

[@brandon.4451]

This is pure gold 🙌Thanks Michael!

[@brpo1]

Barn - sound is great! Congratulations 👏

[@llamabanduio5668]

Soooo, Michael....after taking a deep look into one of the best improv platforms the band ever had......and your mentioning you had this tune tucked away for awhile now.........(insert question). How did Jerry get so fucking good?! What's your take on it? He's from a time from when guitar players had to slow down records to learn them! No internet for lessons, no "deep dives".....what was it that made him soooo freaking amazing on the guitar? I mean here you are....a pro.....studied....and we can see that this is NOT so easy to pick through! You said, this is a very tough song. What's your take on his level of playing and the way his mind worked??? He seems to have been sooooo unique in his approach to playing.

[@stephenshaver6659]

I am SO GRATEFUL 🥰

[@reidnorton6794]

These "deep dive" videos are super helpful....Thanks a lot for doing them.

[@jamesincharlotte]

Edit it was 92 !!! Hahahha I’m 50 foggy memories hahhaOmg was at that show with great friends in 91. (2 are dead now)bought $300 worth of bump tickets !! Got to gate and sorry you can’t come in !! Wth. That’s ok scored good liquid and we had the best time of our life in the parking lot !! Skinny dipping in the nasty pond and drum circle under the tunnel !!! Best show we never saw !! Thanks for the memory flashback 😉

[@jamesincharlotte]

Steve Miller opened.

[@jmurray2018]

On another subject I just watched your Derrick Trucks Slide solo video and it made me think of the first song I ever heard with a slide being used it was a song called “Hiding” by a band called “Reef” have you ever heard it ? If not check it out - you don’t have to review it just give it a listen and see what you think…. It had quite a nice rhythm and the bass line was killer… it had a kinda surfin beach rock kinda outtro guitar ending I think they used a metal slide and even though it maybe an easy riff I just loved it… I think the band were/is British as the singer has a kinda stone zeppelin kinda feel anyways check it out you won’t be sorry

[@murph7489]

something that is just as interesting as Jerry's leads is bob weirs chords...he is unique..

[@brennantull7092]

He is the most unique rhythm guitar player I’ve seen. Up and down the neck and puts a drum pattern in the rhythm guitar.

[@xianshep]

Indeed. I've long thought he and Lesh don't get nearly enough attention/appreciation, while Jerry gets too much. (Granted, Jerry had a far more engaging personality...)

[@elihintz5620]

I’ll be at the Halloween show at the Hollywood Bowl. It’s the last show of the tour so it should be a good one. So excited

[@LouieNYI09]

20:45 very Mayer type solo to eyes there Michael loved this

[@RogueTriicks]

I love the dead content michael 😃

[@IsaiahKeiser]

Your videos will be cherished by guitar players for decades.

[@GiantSFaithfuL]

Needed this. Well done.

[@thyrn888]

I finally understand how this song works. Thank you!

[@ervbefelnareik7604]

I have soooo much fun playing this song on acoustic

[@sreneethomas]

Please listen to Villagers of Ioannina City. Even if you don’t do a reaction, it is a must listen. I just discovered them, it’s pure talent

[@jrkoosh]

Totally signing up as a lifetime member now!

[@Guitargate]

Thank you Jeff! Best of luck!

[@ForTheBanterNI]

You the man Mikey!

[@NRG2]

freakin love you brother! miss me some Maryland accents, chilling out here over that Humboldt County line!

[@gregoryguitars6291]

Whoa! Nice job Michael!

[@Guitargate]

Thanks!!

[@llamabanduio5668]

@19:18 .... that says it all! :). Thanks, Michael! "You pickin' up what I'm puttin' down??"

[@mikemorrison270]

Learning is sacred.

[@usernameinvalid2675]

Love the place wish you a great future Micheal

[@dlparker]

Anyone else notice that the caption on the Dead's version at Giant's Stadium has a 6/1/1991 date? I think they were in LA on 6/1/91 and didn't play eyes of the world on that date. They did play it on 6/17/91 at Giant's Stadium.

[@davidpepper442]

Great video from the barn! Thanks Michael

[@chrisdevine3511]

Just subscribed man. I’m an acoustic fingerstyle player (at least I hope I am) but you really are a great teacher and your videos are great to watch. Thanks brotha

[@peterreist2882]

I’m not a Guitar player, but I’ve heard as much GD as anyone, but Jerry likes to play into his starting notes from another note with a bend. You can tell it’s him in a couple notes, like any of the greats . Love the channel

[@peterreist2882]

One of the most underrated players ever. Mayer is a good at what he does but there are better guys at playing the GD’s music. John Kadlicek for example

[@kevinborchers3522]

@@peterreist2882 but thats because they have literally dedicated their entire guitar playing life to trying to mimic Jerry. To me, thats a big turn off. I like that Mayer brings something different to these tunes.

[@traecarney737]

Excellent! Thank you

[@aweekback1]

Great lesson!!! I thought it was E major to A major treating the bm7 as a two chord minor But I do love the D major sound going from G# to G Great stuff man Thank you for letting me see another way You always make it exciting to learn Thanks bud

[@surfinganddancing1609]

That was fucking great! Extremely well done!

[@patrickosullivan8841]

Given that you've seen some Jimmy Herring stuff before, I think you should see his interpretation of this classic. Before he played with Phil Lesh and Friends, and before he played with The Dead, Jimmy Herring played in a supergroup (and yes, I mean that) called Jazz Is Dead. Here's their 'Eyes': kzbin.info/www/bejne/rITPep-ZoLWSpK8

[@xianshep]

I saw them live in NYC in the late 90s and Herring was as much of a monster guitarist as any I'd ever heard.

[@scottbing8201]

And before that was with col. Bruce

[@Marybell11]

If you really want to hear a blow out "Eyes", listen to the Colgate '77 version. You're welcome.

[@samuelmedina5245]

Love that watching this video was the first thing I did today

[@bgfb77]

I’ve never clicked faster

[@Vidmr2407]

It ‘was’ mind melting back in the day…

[@tapetrader2590]

First time seein you play and talk music , talk the dead . Way to go . Very interesting for the musician , very interesting for a dead head who plays music

[@kody1053]

the barn is lookin sweet!

[@kody1053]

also, I've got to reccomend Stella Blue.. I know you'd have a ball with the progression

[@rat-zu3sp]

Dude, you got your barn going. Can I come and jam with you? I'm sooo jealous , my dream to have something similar. Thanks for the eyes. Maybe estimated - eyes next time from Cornell 77

[@Diegolobo5150]

Thanks bro you opened up my world

[@KendallLutzgtr]

You're the man