Gary Clark Jr. - 12 Bar Blues-Jam @Jam'in'Berlin

[@timoarthur1001]

For those who think this is nothing special, you completely miss the point of blues music. If you judge a blues guitarist or artist based on technical wizardry, then once again, you miss the point. Blues' beauty lies in its simplicity. Nailing the feeling of blues is far more important than how fast or complex the riffs are. Gary has got that feeling. You can tell he's listened to A LOT of blues just from this simple video. That's how you learn that feeling. If you want 'wizardry', listen to Steve Vai, Joe Satriani, and Eric Johnson.

[@mikemclaughlin3306]

Timo Arthur abso-fucking-lutely

[@franciscolerche5113]

You timo blues junkie. Best comment, you´re down to the earth

[@himem-sys]

Awesome.

[@tylerhurd9569]

I like how they back each other. That’s what makes e blues fun with your friends. You got each other’s back like your supposed woman.

[@CallMeMrX]

Yep, kids think good means speed, but without feeling it may as well be a robot.

[@leimaniax]

One of the best 12-bars I’ve ever heard. Simple, unhurried and magic in every way. Huge respect.

[@freebee8221]

This very good. The best 12 bar iv heard is SRV with acoustic

[@jeffdamon1098]

I love how Gary slowed his bros roll a few measures in hahaha

[@dan5626]

This is mediocre at best.

[@billyashworth7393]

​@@dan5626do you feel better? You've done nothing, achieved zero and have the balls to critique greatness.

[@malaquiasalfaro81]

@@dan5626what do you consider better than this?

[@RobCastro]

Raw and dirty. Just like it should be. Cheers.

[@prometheusvenom7189]

Rob Castro If there was a menu for music I’d ask for it to be raw.

[@ggggkkkpl]

Nailed it!

[@JetUpKoala]

Blast the volume with 0.75x speed.

[@luigigaido]

​@@ggggkkkpl ppp

[@johnhart2861]

Gary Clark is a ridiculously underrated blues man

[@liljimitwofeatherz9735]

He is a rocker ..

[@wbencosm]

That has to be one of the best blues I’ve ever heard I’m a fan now

[@knickymusic]

Oh man... you ever heard of srv, hendrix, John mayer, clapton. If so. . . I sound stupid. . . If not. You're in for a ride

[@radrad4471]

@@knickymusic who in the world hasn’t hear of them though?

[@knickymusic]

@@radrad4471 many have but if this guy is blown away by this dude he probably hasn't heard them before either ykwim

[@radrad4471]

@@knickymusic yea

[@danielpienaar4031]

the jack ACDC

[@georginab6995]

At 79 years of age I’m loving this music!

[@zenplayerx4307]

So simple yet so effective...this is what all music should be like

[@jungleninja8415]

not that simple man try replicate his soul plaing just now you may come close but never will be able to as its not youre soul but if you play with ur soul ull get something no one else can replicate

[@radrad4471]

@@jungleninja8415 when you cut it down to its roots it is actually quite simple, although you do have to be skilled within your fingers, it is really only one person playing rhythmic guitar through 12 bars while the other plays blues licks. However this can not be replicated easily as you have stated, the feel that Gary is putting into the blues licks along with the other dude keeping the beat and filling in for him is nothing short of remarkable. But the idea itself; of the 12 bar blues is quite simple

[@internaut4257]

nah, music needs to be as diverse as possible, there is place for both simple and complex

[@althaincarandir]

@@internaut4257 Agreed. I love the blues but gatekeeping music isn't the way.

[@philippelastours7860]

If you fine this is simple, you must be a very good guitarist yourself!

[@unitoftemp]

I feel like I'm going through the south, on a bus, staring outside the window while these two are jamming at the back.

[@user-ol4np3yb8p]

Works well as lyrics for this jam xD

[@Croccolucho]

@@user-ol4np3yb8p true

[@joashk3650]

Simplicity heals the soul

[@johnwright2911]

There's a reason one of the guitar legends asked him to tour with him. He's as authentic as they come!

[@lilplanet9906]

who was the legend who asked him to tour with him? I’m just now discovering gcjr idk what rock ive been under

[@John525C]

@@lilplanet9906 probably Clapton G Clark opened for him on a couple of tours! He is very talented, and the next generation of Blues musicians!

[@dfwherbie8814]

@@John525C also, The Rolling Stones as well. Alamo all the legends are showing love. It’s good to see. They’re not easy to please haha

[@jacksoncastro6956]

@@lilplanet9906 tgrc

[@ymelfilm]

Because he is predictably boring, wont cause any headache for the hosting band.

[@TheStollies]

watch the eyes - they tell you all of the story ... Very cool experience !!! Thumbs Up

[@cgavin1]

Weed is probably responsible for the birth of music. :)

[@rdhawk70]

What about Blind Boy Fuller?

[@ggggkkkpl]

Shivers

[@naturenupe6]

Naw watch the mouth that tells you when it gets nasty!!!

[@xion37]

nothing better than the face one makes when they create sound that creates

[@Doulosdenson]

The video is the reason why I started playing the guitar 8 years ago....love the Simplicity and the perfection in their timings🫡

[@robinmorton3463]

My grandpa use to play this on his gatar every day and night my grandma loved it I did to I miss him so much.. He and my grams passed away all i have is memories of them but this song he use to play helps me cope with their lost i miss them so much my heart hurts.. 😭❤

[@TJJJJJJJJJJJ]

Sorry for your loss Sounds like you need the blues yourself ! And This is a simple 12 bar blues. Even if you don’t play guitar now you can learn it really quickly, Literally a few hours and you will be able to at least play along. Give it a try I’m sure your grandpa would be stoked if you picked it up

[@PeggySue271]

Thank you for reminding me of how the blues are supposed to be played. You guy's are awesome!!!!

[@sigepcane]

Watch out, everyone. We got a badass over here!

[@duzzytrivia]

lol Have you even heard his music? ATX finest might learn ya somethin especially because SRV is from here too.

[@lastkayleeuw6706]

SRV is complete bullshit. He is just doing a show. Show me how you play Blues like LIghtning HOpkins or Blind Willie McTell. I love how so many love SRV and call his shit Blues :D

[@malaquiasalfaro81]

@@Ballstreetuk what do you mean by “better?” As in better guitar or better blues?

[@randomguy4738]

@@malaquiasalfaro81 I think what he means is he could play faster lmao.

[@marlynnek6449]

I've had the pleasure of seeing the lovely Mr. Clark several times. He continues to evolve and grow musically. I look forward to seeing him whenever he comes to town.

[@jaybarrslino9729]

hes ok over rated

[@zackgibson3389]

@@jaybarrslino9729 there's no such thing as an overrated blues player in 2021, unfortunately blues is a dying breed, and Gary is one of those people "carrying the torch of rhythm and blues rock and roll" as srv used to say. Im just glad people like gary still exist.

[@nightsonnyjim]

@@zackgibson3389 I like Samantha Fish better. Better guitarist, better singer and younger...she'll carry the torch further.

[@toddnoss5721]

The Blues comes from the Heart of Lifetime Hardships, and Struggles that your Inner Soul can capture and express through Music

[@simontemplar3359]

The best thing about a good blues jam is that it can turn into a conversation with no words. This was bloody amazing. Ausgezeichnet for our German colleagues! :)

[@fmx8383]

GCJ is such a criminally underrated guitarist/blues player!

[@jakeclark4201]

One of my favorite videos ever

[@greghenson254]

He keeps getting better and better. Definitely got his 10000 hours in now!

[@pharmerdavid1432]

The quality of digital recording now is a pleasure to hear. The guitars sound organic, like they are in the room with us. Excellent GCjr. tones!!

[@ngzcaz]

Nothing beats 12 bar beat blues... And it's not going away..

[@nyacoustics8373]

I love the faces at 2:10. he is really digging and getting into the groove. nice Jam!

[@jamesb8193]

Isn't he though

[@timmygrace1]

I will always love this sound. It's just gorgeous.

[@rumpledskin7971]

Nice -- acoustic 12-bar blues as it should be. Will keep coming back here.

[@LukeDallert]

Gary Clark Jr. has a new Fan :)

[@timothycirylhuntingtoniii3898]

The man is too cool to need fans ;)

[@LukeDallert]

sdas sads True :D

[@jordanswayze4800]

Luke Dylan I second that

[@TheAssholz]

Luke Dylan and another 😂😂

[@alejandrogaspar8176]

Luke Dylan u

[@justicelut]

Brilliant, great blues, how they should be played!

[@clovisrolembergjr.5239]

it is almost a master class!!! I am learning. This song seems like: Before you accuse me. Amazing song

[@caseymills2688]

Ughh it makes my heart want to burst!!!! LOVE IT SOOOO MUCH

[@TheMetalmulisha81]

All those ole Delta legend blues man and even modern blues man, just keep it alive an healthy. just feel tha blues brotha

[@bluesboy54321]

Gary's listened to a lot of Jimmy Reed and hes nailed this beautifully

[@iancollins7814]

This is like soul food for the spirit! Love it!

[@krzysztofjaworski2311]

That's what blues is all about, every note, every sound caressed, like the lips of a beloved, without rushing with class and authenticity. Way to go.🙂👍☀️👏🎸🍒🎵🎤❤️

[@prudencemayes6938]

Hell yeah! Gave me chills! Huge fan of Gary Clark jr.!! 😘👌❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@markpointer2967]

A-mazing. I could listen all day! I just LOVE that slightly harsh, metal twang of the lead guitar.... genious!

[@DeliciaTrini]

That was absolutely AMAZING!

[@matthewstanford3489]

One of the gnarliest grooves I’ve heard

[@Interdiffusion]

The most authentic piece of music I've heard in about 10 years.

[@ManuelFlores-fo8iq]

Oye cantinero

[@jamesha175]

Clark jr was truly hitting those blues and that other guy was freakin NAILING IT! kudos to both of them

[@vincentingrao8602]

Le blues c'est comme l'or, ça restera toujours une valeur sûre.

[@flylippfantom8425]

Playing using the guitar as voice to talk and answer playing how you express yourself is where i want to be. I have only had short experiences of it over years. I have great admiration for the guitarist that truly play with their feelings. One comes to mind David Gilmour

[@jnelson508]

Hey Gary... great musicianship and technical mastery. I'll be listening to you!

[@Multiv3rs]

Chills, wow

[@johnnymidnight4402]

Thank God the Blues lives on !!!

[@josuesilva7915]

Amazing, out of this world, back to my roots.

[@65northpickers]

At first I thought this was a cover or Pride and Joy by SRV. But this is just pure blues and it's amazing!

[@andreymarin5723]

One of the best grooves on earth

[@johnland1528]

I have always liked the blues great music

[@itsabadbadbadmovie4457]

Amazing. He is such an underated guitar player.

[@jamesgower1601]

Long fingers like pointy sticks. no wonder. Lord above.... give me long fingers like pointy sticks. Amen.

[@TheIbemuntu]

James Gower ...too funny

[@buddyollie180]

James Gower Pointy fingers help ;)

[@nurimetinonal2043]

it is not about the shape of fingers i am sorry for you amen

[@Joe_J-MT_Boy]

Couple other 'pointy fingers' guys... Robert Johnson and Jimi Hendrix.

[@excruciatingorgasm9976]

Don't know why, but I read that as 'pointy socks'

[@SportyOtterPop]

Just mesmerized! Watching these hands with my jaw on the floor! SO good. I play blues too, and watching his right hand is teachin' me stuff!

[@townsendtanner8689]

Do you know what key and scale he’s playing? I’m trying to figure it out but I’m a noob lol

[@StJoseph777]

So happy the blues continue. That was awesome.

[@roymullins4926]

This man is simply great. Keep it up.

[@gabrielmax6752]

O sentimento é tão bom que dá vontade de errar o tempo da música pra poder ficar ali mais tempo, naquele momento q tu sente de verdade.

[@brianhein8838]

That was a sweet jam. Love how subtle he is.

[@ZenZill]

We're gonna be talking about Gary Clark Jr. decades from now like he's a regular ol' guitar legend (he is already to me).

[@fogleguy]

This is down and dirty and I have to come back and watch this time to time and remind myself how blues is supposed to be played. True talent.

[@eqsone]

He is for sure. Havin‘ quite a hard time takin youngsters back to some real blues stuff after about 3 decades of fredboard shredding in the mainstream. My favorite reminder about what the Blues is all about is this one btw: m.kzbin.info/www/bejne/fpOtmqWfetSfapY

[@brturner]

For all of you guys saying GCJ isn't technically as good as his contemporary blues artists (as in slow speed), just remember that blues was born out of the most average people that had a gift for creating emotion through song. BB King started playing guitar bc his pastor played guitar, and he learned practically everything from his cousin Bukka White, no books, no learning about modes and complicated chords until near the end of his life . His playing is much slower than SRV or Clapton, but guess who idolized him? Fuckin Paul Butterfield and Bloomfield. The theory is that over time, to progress the genre, musicians began to employ more technicality, not to throw the older players in the dirt, but to continue their legacy. GCJ is raw, and from what I've read, grew in the same isolation as the early blues players. Derek Trucks, who played a solo basically at B.B.'s speed in front of him, was told by B.B it was "the best he ever heard it". Does that mean I think SRV or Clapton or Mayer is bad? Absolutely not, Clapton is my favorite guitarist of all time. It's two different styles of improvisation, and I don't think it's fair to say one is better than the other. And to be quite honest, in this clip GCJ has a Big Bill Broonzy vibe, one of CLAPTONS heroes

[@bassinblue]

The thing about Blues is, I love the old stuff, because it was kinda new then. I don't like blues now, (no offence to GCJ) because it's literally things people have learned but they're putting several licks together in order, that has already been created. A lot of guitarist knew this a LONG time ago and changed it up, like David Gilmour, Hendrix, Jimmy Page etc. Blues is something of the past, but not a reason to hate it.

[@jmg9808]

Ben Turner C Sa

[@GCAT-zv9in]

I can tell you are a guitar kinda guy.

[@suncat5160]

@Ben Turner I literally thought to myself while GCJ was playing that he plays acoustic blues really similar to Big Bill Broonzy! Glad to know another blues brutha has my back on that shit and that I'm not the only one picking up on that! peace

[@logicolaw7926]

I'd say robert johnson/freddie king combo

[@dylanjeffrey7239]

This sounds like what the guitars first language would be. Like it's the fundamentals of everything and it's feeling the guitar out as opposed to just making it do what you want. It also feels like the strings are connected to his soul. Blues is deep music, it's born out of pain and suffering and resilience, as well as the ironic beauty of sorrow. It may be difficult for some people to empathize with the literal history of the blues, but anyone can empathize with that screaming sadness, that gut wrenching rage at the hopelessness of our situations. 😊

[@kottioOfficiel]

So many classic licks to take 🙏 Thank you for that camera angle.

[@martinbryce8551]

Amazing man , was in that rhythm with mind ,body and soul loved it respect 🙏 god bless

[@reggiebarron3849]

That shit sounds so good. That fealt so good. When it make THE listener feel good " IT" IS "GOOD." Simple And Plain. Thats why Good muzic Is Called GOOD MU!SIC.

[@justinkline1294]

Looks like I discovered a new artist this morning. Gonna be a good day.

[@rosemaryochoa4789]

oh wow, I remember when my dad tried to teach me those chords, was too young or uninterested, give pause, to a master my dad was good at too, unfortunately, he has arthritis, fingers swell up, I tried to give him a guitar but he said cant do it no more, sad teardrops, love this in my nature to love the best of the best

[@theophilusmartins5822]

Rosemary Ochoa sorry to hear that! Hope your dad is better

[@8odycount]

Und sowas findet man dann beim Tagesspiegel? :D Einfach mega. Gary ist einer der wenigen, die noch den alten Blues Vibe transportieren heutzutage :)

[@japp618]

powerful playing! and I like he's singing voice too.

[@alexiabent4142]

Super jamming. Nice great flow .tks God bless you guys.

[@12Radius]

Nice one!! with heart and soul

[@youngbull0]

Damn! Gary Clark Jr set that guitar on fire 🔥! Thanks for sharing these great vibrations with the world!

[@ConradHeiligCover]

they got the blues!

[@Uxia79]

Hes just the BEST bluesman today!!!

[@andreacresitelli631]

Sólo por escuchar a estos genios la vida merece la pena😊😊

[@jackthefrog80085]

That's where the blues comes from

[@TheDoReMiFaSolLaTiDo]

Polly Woggy no it doesnt

[@veshaw.]

And a captain solo cup to you sweet lady 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@Knobtwiddler303]

Amazing, also that way of changing from fingers to pick for sound, hats off

[@cesinha237]

Amazing song, some simple things could be the best things!

[@aussierule]

Oh yeah man that's just a simple blues progression. it's the soul you put behind it. ya feel me? you could be the fastest and most technical guitar player there is in the world but no soul, no music.

[@lovemetal2467]

Chris A. Hell Yeah Man. I couldn't agree more, been a Musician for 16 years, and I always play with my Soul. I wonder how many people know that Gary Clark Jr. was mentored by Jimmy and Stevie Ray Vaughan when he was a kid.

[@allansanchez5332]

Adam H. Which Jimmy?

[@golgol33]

I think hes talking about SRVs big brother Jimmie

[@lovemetal2467]

Yes I was.

[@peyote2thumbs]

Awwww, soooooo beautiful. ❤❤❤

[@jaimedolcesinnersole]

very nice of Mr.Clark to let this guy jam with him...and film it too...

[@rippi37]

Wow !!!!!!!!!! Goosebumps all over !! Absolutely bloody brilliant !!!! He is such a cool dude

[@billyclub56]

Epiphone must love him

[@nickb3250]

I'm sure they show him their love ($$$$$)

[@motowizard4444]

billyclub56 If you get a chance to play a master built acoustic from Epiphone you will see why. They are good guitars!

[@earlspearl2933]

well , are the masterbuilt series good instruments? I never hear folks talkin bout them .I do know they used one in the movie bound for glory . its about Woody Guthrie

[@RockabillyRambler]

ive played one, sounds AMAZING!

[@cupolove1]

they are great guitars! top of the line epiphones. i don't own one but i was loaned one to use live and it sounded amazing.

[@yasserradouanehaddadi336]

This is the blues... 12 bar acoustic delta blues is the best ... I can listen To this shit all day ... Lightnin hopkins

[@bluesguitar72]

Fantastic, great blues. Well Done!!!

[@dankanmacleod9425]

A brilliant artist with a devine tallent!

[@chaipod]

As a Asian who 'learned' listening to blues music in d 70's as a teenager was a radical change n deed for me, I banned all my sisters n bros not to use my player with local song records. I grew up with rock n' roll n blues music. Now I m still dig rock n' roll n blues music. Blues gives me a momentum in life.

[@liljimitwofeatherz9735]

You Russian Indian Pakistani Bangladesh..talk to me..oh are oriental

[@ArneLuksic]

This is the way how to play the blues with a style and sensation of the groove.. !

[@igorhenrique738]

He's so talented and underrated

[@musicfandad9603]

This Dude is FoReal. Bad ass Player. Talent beyond Talent.

[@CesarFSosa]

This man brins us really fingerstile and good playing.

[@MrBlack-pu5tv]

My New favorite musician

[@HiddenbyLeaves]

Justin Johnson is also amazing!

[@MrBlack-pu5tv]

I'll have to check him out

[@phelixavon-chevrette4323]

Mr. Black check out garrett Mason. best Canadian blues man right now .

[@phelixavon-chevrette4323]

Mr. Black and Keith hallet

[@aussierule]

+Phelix Avon-Chevrette Thanks for the tips. always looking for new blues music being a young blues musician myself

[@digitalsketchguy]

I have enjoyed all genres of music & guitar over 40 years and i now find blues to be like a coming home. It's just like sipping Jack Daniels on the rocks. Delicious!

[@bandicoot5412]

Excellent bad ass blues.

[@eli3625]

Michael Williams fuck off

[@theoriginal639]

@@eli3625 rofl

[@kerryalfred6565]

Every great blues riff was just touched on in this little jam session 😂🤟

[@solomilanesatv]

No esperaba menos de Gary. Además de impecable me pone la piel de gallina al ver como el rock and roll fluye de sus manos ! Cómo transmite.

[@codyrichards9739]

possibly one of the best little jams I've ever seen. This video will be remembered....

[@browzen7946]

I'm sure some of them licks are from rambling on my mind clapton style, love it

[@wrestlingchamp8845]

I could sit and listen to this while sipping on wine all day !

[@Chago778]

For those who claim that GCJR doesn’t know how to play the blues. #1. You’re not a guitarist/musician #2. You’re a hater. #3. You haven’t seen him live.

[@BKInbound]

who the hell says that?

[@OOOOOOOKKKKKKK69]

@@BKInbound no one. just a mad kid

[@maximalist5038]

I don’t think he’s particularly good, but yea he can clearly play. Just because someone don’t think someone is particularly good doesn’t mean that he’s a hater. This is coming from a guitarist/musician by the way

[@michaelreisser6986]

@@BKInbound NOBODY CAN SAY THIS, NOT EVEN A MAD KID!

[@michaelreisser6986]

@@BKInbound NOBODY CAN SAY THAT!

[@myrtlegoosh]

So nice to hear. Its also nice to watch talented performers doing what just what feels right.

[@jagz012]

the eric Clapton lick at 0:50, finally learned it from this

[@12Radius]

Me too..but not from this or clapton

[@jagz012]

It's a common blues lick but I just notice clapton usually finished his solos with this one a lot

[@12Radius]

It's fun to find to blues parts .keep adding them in.

[@sethmorse3139]

Just a friendly tip, that lick's straight from a blues cat called lightning Hopkins, he plays cool stuff like that on the 4 chord all the time.

[@12Radius]

Oh yeah Lightning Hopkins great blues man ! Eric got it from someone could have been L.H

[@rodneysmart9774]

Great dynamics, it takes you for a ride.

[@verandi3882]

goddamn look at him go , sheeit , i haven't heard such tasty blues in a while