Eric Gales tribute to Carlos Santana~

Filmed by Linda Moke in 1080 HD 7/2/16
Eric Gales Band with Cody Wright on Bass

[@caratcranker5874]

I have been watching a few of Eric's video's tonight, I have NEVER heard ANYBODY play with THIS much talent., From Hendrix to SRV, to Scott Henderson, to Michael Landau, Eric simply out plays the lot. Tone, is as good as any of these players, Ad Lib ability, light years ahead of ANY of them. This guy is ridiculously brilliant. No G3 offers i would guess, lol, and maybe EVEN no Bonamassa gig offers either.

[@porkbelly0713]

He played with Joe on the cruise ship last year and now they are working together on a new album with Joe as producer and guest on some songs. I can't wait for it to come out, not sure what the delay is all about cause they are done with it as of end of last year. Check out Jimmy Herring if you want to hear another brilliant guitarist to add to your list

[@davidhightower5805]

@@porkbelly0713 Joe said Eric was the best. PYou're exacctly right about Jimmy Herring, solo or with Widespread Panic!

[@porkbelly0713]

@@davidhightower5805 I saw Eric guest @ Huntsville for Joe back in April, here you go. He says the new release will be out end of this year, they have waited to build up the interest and get some shows under their belts ............ cheers from Alabama kzbin.info/www/bejne/g4LHXqOhe5eZpKs

[@brandonterzic]

I wouldn't include Hendrix in that list. Jimi's playing is qualitatively different than every body else before and after him. As great as Gales is, he doesn't have Jimi's depth of expression.

[@RN-xc6tk]

Jimmi did all these 50yrs ago, God gave us jimmi for some reason

[@cardoma]

I’ve seen some of the best play live; Benson, Holdsworth, Robben Ford, VanHalen, Mike Stern… this is one of the best things I’ve heard a guitar player do. Not just the chops, but the cool arrangement, note choices, and mostly the feeling I got… wow.

[@mauricesutton1906]

This reminds me so much of a deep praise & worship moment at church each time I hear it. It just takes me there!🙏🏿😇

[@blissfulmovement7715]

💖

[@keenanjacobs9949]

Kirk Franklin - Don't Cry...sounds like that song to me

[@VlogsNiKuyang]

The arrangement and choice of notes are Better than the original song! He is so good!

[@joshmuz9018]

Beautiful. Carlos just adored hendrix so much. I think he felt he found him reborn in Eric and was so excited and instead if being threatened like some can be he fathered and helped release a son into all he could br

[@AndrewWesthoff]

Eric is at his best when he's doing these soulful, soaring jams. I can see why Carlos was drawn to him. They have a similar spirit.

[@reltheartist-topic801]

Eric Gales is so creative. ...the greatest right now of are Era...Legendary style...n skills. Hes smart!!!!!

[@chrisdiablomusic]

This is one beautiful cat. It might sound corny but his playing literally makes me cry. So much feeling.

[@ladytee3249]

I feel the same way.

[@LUckybones25]

His playing gets to me too. That is how I know how amazing he is!

[@redjengirl1]

Nothing corny about that. Raw emotion unencumbered

[@tonayachapman3498]

Yo, that's not corny AT ALL. I think we all agree with you. ✌🏿 it's a blessing to be able to feel that way.

[@arielmatamoros27]

He owned the song. A Carlos Santana's classic and he owned it. It's amazing.

[@bgrierofficial]

Eric is a genius! That playing, those dynamics, the timing, the note choice, and his phrasing all coalesce to make this amazing Europa rendition. I bet Santana is proud.

[@colaboytje]

How amazing was it when the drummer fell in. Perfect timing. Amazing. Goosebumps and a small tear...

[@ehrinhester3118]

You what makes him great besides the genius chords, he surprises himself with a lot of his phrases so he's improvising, playing what he feels

[@gregoryrbrathwaite6405]

Can't believe I only discovered Eric Gales while trying to replace my Ginseng Woman about 4 years ago. For Gawd sakes, Eric dont ever stop. Back catalog now nailed!

[@ehrinhester3118]

You know you're improvising when you amaze yourself!!!

[@bzlax]

this is the grooviest Europa EVER!! So much SOUL

[@deepnews2929]

Amazing arrange Santana great job Eric!

[@2008israelramos]

He's like a cross of Hendrix & Eric Johnson; plus throw in some Jazzy flavors

[@StealthParrot]

Speechless .. this guy is incredible!!!

[@jamesrobberts4268]

I was 16 when started doing it professionally. I had some great guitarists to learn from. The guys today are the best in the Bizz. Joe Bonamassa and Eric Gales are the two best I ever thought I'd see in my lifetime. I had Stevie Ray to follow and steer my style. Loved him. Just wish I had enough time to catch up with Joe & Eric. You two are the most awesome guitar players I've ever seen. Thanks

[@old-manparker6153]

Eric Gales and Cody Wright! These guys are so damn good! Talent like that is far beyond what we see around us every day. It just is not part of the average world. Eric Gales give us hope to raise up and see the beauty above our mere human condition. Such awesome talent only comes along once in a great long piece of history - like Mozart. No one can set out to become that good - your just ARE that good. Then, you devote your life to refining that tremendous level of talent into a razor sharp skill and stage performance. Now, impossibly, Eric Gales has teamed up with yet another "Mozart"! Together, Eric Gales & Cody Wright are like a Force of Nature, unstoppable... making the world a better place like a warm sun shinning on a beautiful day.

[@albertdurden4209]

Man...I just don't know what to do with this Eric Gales. Totally blind to being left handed and gifted. Just makes my head hurt...dude is just sweet. Bless you brother!

[@ehrinhester3118]

But he is naturally right handed, now put that together

[@Scorhos]

His grandpa somewhat forced him to start to play as a lefty,because hendrix and Albert king was left handed. But different Hendrix he didnt inverted the strings.

[@jaronvenable4241]

Jonas Wellinghton Silveira Rocha Eric has said himself numerous times that he just picked it up like that and didn't realize till years later that he was playing "improperly" but of course it was too late at that point to switch. He said it felt natural from day one to play guitar like that.

[@BluesGirlBabe]

Eric Gales is not blind.

[@nazarenkodenys]

Church music for your Soul 💜💜💜😘

[@soultest]

Thank you for this video and many others.

[@AKAPELWA]

Wow!!! Amazing👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@Jeff4014]

Just amazing ..made me cry

[@Thundergod-]

One of the best guitar instrumentals of all time. This is good but nothing touches the original by Carlos which is insanely great....

[@elrondo7953]

Breathtaking!

[@redclark1257]

Really glad to have discovered Eric thanks to a search of Blue Oyster Cult classics, his version of Don't Fear the Reaper is amazing! This is even better!

[@timtim-hf3ut]

he's rediculous good

[@jelopezmusic]

What a beautiful rendition

[@jjd2065]

Speechless.....with goosebumps

[@balfaboy]

Missmoke007 thanks so much for putting this up! Such an epic jam and this must have been magical to see in person in what sounds like a very intimate venue. Much love.

[@timporter6775]

Absolutely Amazing

[@chrisdiablomusic]

Some sick shit there. Like witnessing Hendrix in his prime.

[@PearlOfTheQuarter23]

HE is not Jimi, he is Eric Gales, utterly unique.

[@sidneysmith8787]

In a way, loosely speaking...Eric doesn't mind disrespecting those who played it originally, by playing it faaaaaaaaaaaaar better and blowing them away! He breaks every mold there is! All is fair in love and da' bluz!

[@amaroli2005]

Belíssima leitura de Eric Gales 💙🎶🎵👏👏👏👏

[@randallwhite96]

He caught Santana's style with a twist

[@GitarovoSK]

Amazing player 👏👏👏👏👏👏🎸

[@jayhartley2132]

Not corny at all. He's channeling God with his gift.

[@mrsimpson2022]

How can you get much better than this???

[@peterbrusch1493]

Very beautiful video, Eric inspired as always. Love it. Thank You!

[@stratstart]

Really beautiful!!!!

[@ericwatler23]

This Brotha is bad to the bone period!!! Glad I am Facebook friends with him. Amazing person amazing always having his back wife LaDonna and amazing band.

[@jkgramps]

I saw him last year. What an inspirational experience! The man can PLAY!

[@parkerb9010]

Someone correct me if I'm wrong but I believe I've seen him play strings strung upside down and strung standard. Either way the man's amazing I can't believe I didnt know about him until recently. I'd love to meet you sir one of the most INSPIRATIONAL blues guitarist I've seen in a long time.

[@missmoke007thebestmusicvideos]

my name is mud Eric just takes a right handed guitar and turns it upside down and plays. He doesn’t restring it. 😊

[@macarena8636]

GGGreat guitar great choice of music great rendition. Woodshed for the girls.

[@thedudeaars8527]

this is amazing what the hell are those chords he's playing? Does anyone know?

[@ajw22928]

Michael Fabrie Satriani yes soul chords

[@Lucky9424]

I've worked out the intro up until 2.20. It's a bit strange ofcourse to look at a left handed upside down player, but if you listen very carefully you will get it.

[@ayoubramdoune1659]

Lucky9424 could u in any way share some tabs for it? Would be really amazing

[@danielgonzaleztejedor9486]

He is playing Eric Gales chords. I'm amazed too.

[@keenanjacobs9949]

I just love how he amaze himself with the chords he just scream WOW WOW WOW! Lol

[@syfman6]

Love his playing. What is the name of that song please? 💚🎸

[@Dwoed]

Europa ( Earths Cry Heavens Smile)

[@robjknight6501]

sick!!

¡Excelente brother!

[@donsmith5385]

Damn!!! I say Gawd Damn!!! Pure Magic!!!

[@eduardosci1909]

Tks!!!

[@JoanGradosNitus]

wow amazing like always!!! thanks for share!!

[@nazarenkodenys]

Damn. This is smoking 💜💜💜💜

[@larryjackson4632]

now i gotta see if he's touring and if he is i AM going to see him live because if this shit sounds this incredible just on you tube and my little JBL pc speakers i can only imagine how unbelievably great it sounds live. This man is out of this fucking world with a guitar in his hands.

[@arye52]

It's amazing he is using right handed guitar as left hand guitar

[@yogiguitar1]

great catch missmoke!

[@yogiguitar1]

i like yer picture 2!

[@olegrybakov4455]

06 07 21 Thank you , Eric Gales space flight !

[@infowazz]

thx Linda!

[@cobravinci]

SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO GOOD!!!

[@jeanjean9471]

Amazing.

[@gaggle57]

Why is he so good ? Simple. He's NOT a lefty. Think about that for a minute...he uses his DOMINANT hand to do the fretwork. NOBODY (well-known) does it that way.

[@aliphian]

That off hand pick precision is even more impressive.

[@dantekosela]

gary moore was left handed and played right handed, meaning he used his dominant hand to fret with.

[@milehigh1762]

Lost Stevie and Gary but thank god for Eric!

[@trekex7374]

Great Talent! On the right way. Out if his dark life with drugs !

[@talkinglens1]

Yes!

[@UniViber69]

Thank you misssmoke007

[@alecdawson1668]

Goddamn! Amazing

[@Lac-fd4jb]

awesome!!!

[@franklinstevenson7899]

he fucking tour his song up! absolutely amazing!

[@SirSwiftusFunkellwerk]

WOOOOOOO!!!

[@nardohoward3535]

2:25- 2:37

[@vvg67776777]

Level - "GOD" !!! 🍒 🍷 😎

[@majikmuzik8036]

Adding to all that musicality, he gets a different ring out of that upside down guitar. I call it goofy foot like Dick Dale and Albert King, a trip to watch as well. Basically it’s like watching guitar playing from the players perspective lol except his thumb is playing fourths on the skinny strings!

[@irena7777777]

Okay!

[@mikemachadomusic8555]

what delay effects is he using? its so beautiful....

[@bluesmax2]

wow!!

[@jipescharf]

pfioulalallalala No word !!!! wow

[@bettybloomfield6347]

wow!

[@asystat]

I didn't know Mr Robot played the bass guitar

[@wontgetfooledagain12]

God screams through that guitar

[@Emilio12bars]

One more time for love? billy preston?

[@zr24X4ROCKS]

is that a eric johnson guitar ?

[@Emilio12bars]

Girls line is a melody i can't remember... Help!

[@felixbakattv8152]

Notice the guitar ? E high on e low part.

[@timporter6775]

Anybody know what kind of guitar that is?!

[@KlausPeterFriedl]

Damn few, and they're all dead.

[@gabrieladams8355]

What's this song called ?

[@Gianluca.3]

It's called Europe

[@blvckwizzlemcm]

My only problem wit Eric is I wish his guitar was louder lol

[@larryscheller2158]

I wish he knew enough theory to name the chords he's playing

[@larryscheller2158]

He's really full of himself . He plays a few Jazz cards and goes wow am I not amazing .

[@redclark1257]

You need to learn enough theory to figure it out for yourself, that's your job, not his.

[@redclark1257]

When you play half as good, you have a right to an opinion... until then, shut it.

[@LUckybones25]

Your comment made me laugh out loud.

[@vvg67776777]

Рівень - " БОГ " !!!

[@jeanjean9471]

please tell me he is not 27.

[@ScottHarrison-dz6tz]

Up side down ...and backwards

[@mgbro3311]

Albert King isn't Eric's grandfather, but I think Albert King is Eric's FATHER! and if not, well, I can dream can't I?

[@dalton7145]

Albert King?!?! Lol they do know he passed before they were even born? Hey Santana can be my godfather any day!

[@gitarbangsatchanel8036]

3 hour guitar practice eric gales style,, i only can learn akhhh Hhhaaaa .. aakhhh.. Haaaaa

[@mariahortensiahuitzilarrie8736]

He is brother Samuel Jackson

[@inUR2teeth]

Larsen at 5-6 KHz... the culprit: the overhead microphone over the drum kit.. bad angle... was pointing the singers' wedge... too much gain.

[@inUR2teeth]

Sorry... made a mistake... actually the microphone was catching Eric's wedge

[@ciroveneruso1]

cambia mestiere

[@Smoothways]

insane, magical. Don' t like his vocals. Strange to hear someone with his musical talent to have such a soulless voice. You look at Jimi or Chet - both so gifted and also soulful in their singing.

[@ajw22928]

This is some nasty shit!!!