Eric Johnson - Third Stone From the Sun 3-9-16

Experience Hendrix Tour - Riverside Theater, Milwaukee, WI

[@jimiguitar100]

Eric was so serious here, about this Hendrix jewel song. he is a great great great guitarist, our Eric.. He apreciates Hendrix so much. He is emotional about his work. Yet, Eric is so humble. Thats a mark of a man. To play Jimis stuff so nice, and then dissapeared from the stage. Thats Eric Johnson.... Jimi was humble too. God bless them both. the end

[@davidzimmerli489]

beautiful comment...

[@e.h.5849]

Jimi would have had to work really hard to be Eric-humble, haha.

[@steveharris1677]

Well said my friend. Jimi was the father of rock guitar imo ... Eric and Joe Satriani are constantly on my playlist when out walking every day

[@-danR]

He missed a part, around here 5:00 or following where JH really made his axe... _s h r i e k_ in a serious of screaming, climaxing wails. I'm quite surprised. I kept waiting for it, and it's like he was leading up to it . 5:15... 5:25.... it never happened.

[@harrymitchell5402]

No. Lot of vocals left out. Not that impressive. Sorry

[@tonepoet]

Eric Johnson ability to recreate the Hendrix stuff is ridiculously amazing. His interpretation of Are You Experienced is almost creepy it's so dead on. Seriously devoted Hendrix disciple and not someone who injects their own ego ramblings into Jimi's music like so many others.

[@domcrotty5784]

Nobody sounds even close to Jimi, d00d. Sorry.

[@DistortedV12]

hes a helluva player

[@artdecco8617]

First heard that tune on vinyl on my cheap turntable in 1967, with black lights in bedroom----It was emotional then and emotional now. Fantastic cover !

[@MrJHardison]

You and me both. 14 years old. I had a black light and a strobe light in my bedroom. Jimi Hendrix on full blast on my cheap little record player.

[@elmorevandodewaard544]

EJ is fantastic❤ 🙏💪🏼

[@meanmistermustard1041]

Excellent playing. I love the way he really got close to Jimi's actual feedback licks. Very impressive!

[@xxn0thing]

Just came here from an SRV rendition of this same song. SO interesting, the different interpretations and renditions of the same source material. Eric is the precisionist, corralling chaos and making it clean, while still conveying the feel of the original. Stevie Ray took the original and made it into a vehicle by which he delivered his own emotions, chaos and all. Both are brilliant!

[@philipbooe9290]

I think Stevie and Jimi where cut from the same mold. Both very humble off stage.

[@ericanderson2987]

Me too! SO interesting to Hear 2 versions of this Iconic Guitar Effects Song

[@aquamarine99911]

@@philipbooe9290 No they weren't. Jimi was one of the best songwriters of the 1960s. SRV was never in that category.

[@rickboyer6676]

His finesse on the guitar is a pleasure to see and hear. Not overly aggressive, but almost seducing the sound. Very cool.

[@callahanburke8486]

Seducing the sound and the SOUL

[@davidzimmerli489]

Nearly a half century since Jimi's premature death, and I still stand in awe of his genius as a musician and as a composer of incredible music....

[@BarbarraBay]

unbelievable Jimi

[@fridaymiles]

And now it is Classical Music. Eric Johnson is, without a doubt, the premiere interpreter of the Great Master's music. Brilliant!!!!!!

[@alexcorll90]

Eric seems to be just about the best at recreating Hendrix's studio sound live, which is no small achievement. Other players capture different aspects of him, but this is so spot on.

[@brucebranch9482]

Saw Eric once at a small club in Houston (mid 80s). My recollection of that night was exactly like your comment. He really can capture Hendrix's studio sound live better than anyone.

[@recordealer1]

how about Gary Clark jr,?? Hes the best hands down to anyone whos seen his Hendrix covers

[@sjuozhunki]

@@recordealer1 Randy Hanson

[@sjuozhunki]

@@brucebranch9482 Randy Hanson

[@builderphill1361]

@@recordealer1 gcj doesn't do the live studio covers

[@skipthornton5413]

One of my all time favorite Hendrix songs, executed live as best and close to the record as could be!...unbelievably cool!

[@GasMaskParade]

Third Stones one of my favorite instrumentals ever and I never thought I'd hear a cover so true

[@precbsfender]

Third Stone isn't easy to play live, It was a studio creation..Jimi would be very impressed with Eric's performance..

[@precbsfender]

joesl8 I'm not sure what that means..

[@precbsfender]

joesl8 Jimi arranged third stone almost 50 years ago.. If he lived, just think of what we missed out on ..rock guitar might sound completely different today.

[@giannisalustri7848]

right !

[@hesselvanderwal6807]

joesl8 Hendrix and SRV(with loads and loads of respect and admiration) shouldn't be regarded as more or less the same. SRV was pure blues and technically great and very intense and he wrote some great tunes but Jimi was all that and so much more. He was the most unique musician ever in terms of songs, style, technique, appearance, etcetera. Just look at his catalogue. It took him only 4 years.

[@cmc2234]

I agree that JH far surpassed SRV in terms of originality and innovation. However, I total disagree that JH was "that and so much more" as you say.SRV far surpassed him with his incredible ability to interpret and improvise. I think he was able to use feedback more effectively at the same time having a very piercing, unique tone.Technically, it's a no-brainer, SRV was awesome, but even it was outshined by his soulful channeling of emotion through a guitar with more intensity then any before or since.Both JH and SRV are something to behold!

[@spitfireaace]

Lets not forget there is only one Hendrix, and nobody but nobody, would be playing this style of music without him.

[@malcolmtyler1673]

You mean there 'was' ...

[@meademorgan6614]

I like Eddie Hazel better. 🤙

[@recordealer1]

@@meademorgan6614 very underappreciated. There is some great live footage from the early Funkadelic days here . Might just go play after this ! Or maybe Osmium maybe my favorite. Too bad there wasnt a lot more great concerts captured live on video though

[@jameswiggins8673]

Everlasting First

[@paulkelly154]

I've seen Eric play several Hendrix tunes live. This, Manic Depression, Love or Confusion, Are You Experienced. All done brilliantly, and with such attention to detail. I've heard a small handful of guys truly play Hendrix wonderfully: Eric, SRV, Randy Hansen, Barry Richman, and Frank Marino. I'm sure there's others, but those are my favorites.

[@pigbreath56]

Only a master of the electric guitar and its relationship to an amplifier could have produced devotion like this. Bravo!

[@markhenderson6389]

It's great to Eric play this live. You get you a real sense of how he's constantly moving to find the exact right place on stage to get the feedback sound he wants - pushing the limits of what a guitar can do. An amazing performance of one of Jimi's most beautiful and otherworldly compositions. Bravo!

[@MrQuentyfive]

Hendrix never played a song the same way twice so that makes this perfect EJ rocks.

[@michaelgaskell7408]

Yes he did.

[@rogb3199]

3SFTS - so far ahead of its time that only a master and lover of JHE can do it justice. Brilliant work EJ

[@theanthonyv]

That was killer. Wish EJ would play with that kind of rawness more often!

[@carloborromeo5595]

Eric, for me has the world's cleanest tones.

[@leonardhevia5452]

Absolutely amazing! It approximates the original recording with stunning accuracy and even the controlled feedback is close. The screaming yahoos in the seats are not appreciated.

[@davidallen346]

Always fun watch Eric replicating Hendrix studio album track sound effects live on stage

[@JoeSzilagy]

Yes, Eric does it best! I'm still always blown away whenever I watch his version of 'Are You Experienced' on the Austin City Limits disc. I mean, who the hell on earth can imitate Hendrix's 'backwards' recording live (playing forwards) without effects, no less!

[@Diax1324]

Randy Hansen does a pretty bitching job :P

[@brucebranch9482]

@@JoeSzilagy The same with Eric's cover of "Love Or Confusion" from the same ACL show....mind blowing!

[@paulyounger8884]

Eric Johnson is one of the closest to Hendrix sounding guitarists , but He also puts his own signature spin on things , that what makes him just as legendary !

[@446hemi]

randy hansen is jimi reencarnated

[@truthserum9157]

No matter how hard you try you can’t get all of yourself out of other people’s music, your style will come through in small ways.

[@max61203]

Hey, wow, this guy is really good. Always loved this song. Saw Jimi in 70.

[@ae3898]

Strange beautiful. The majestic and superior hen is surely cackling.

[@ShadesOClarity]

He always does Hendrix's stuff so faithfully. His tone is great. His version of "Are You Experienced" blew me away. He got the feedback right in all the correct places and man, playing the backwards solo forward.

[@havefunbesafe]

Transcends space and time! Well done.

[@mikesherwood7022]

Same with me I was busy copying the British guitarist of the day when Hendrix released his first Lp and had the WOW OMG moment game changer!! Brilliant!! Johnson is one of the best to give this a shot! SRV another can listen to Johnson all day long 🎸🤘 😎

[@aquamarine99911]

Why do I suddenly want to listen to surf music right now?

[@chadalbert4977]

I see your picture,, supposed to be Tecumseh,but i seen another picture of "The Panther Flying South"

[@OuttakedPerformancesTM]

I have an recording of Eric playing this one from 1975, with his early band Electromagnets... It's amazing!

[@reddikken]

Upload it then!

[@lucguenette7534]

Electromagnets, yes great stuff, tragic the fate of the drummer Bill Maddox.

[@MEGAMIGA]

Excellent! A master paying homage to an other one.

[@n2motocross]

Amen bro.

[@Skipperj]

Well said.

[@wheatiewheatfieldsoul9484]

Incredible!

[@aussie_philosopher8079]

this brings something to mind, THE STRATOCASTER IS THE PERFECT GUITAR, it is so versatile.

[@stringtheoryx]

Absolutely magical! I was stunned when I first heard the original Hendrix track, and no one had ever done what Mitch did on the rhythm track. Mitch was such a driving force that allowed Hendrix complete freedom to play whatever he wanted. And of course this was a fantastic interpretation/recreation. EJ just knows this music inside out.

[@alkessop6272]

I have been a fan of Erics playing since the mid 80s. As a guitar player he's in my top 10, along with McLaughlin, Segovia, Django and others. His feedback technique is as good as anyone elses. Thanks for the upload. David Gilmour doing Echoes on meddle is also a thing of beauty.

[@KavanaghGTR]

Superb . I've been listening t that song since it first came out, never thought I would see it live, didn't mind that there were no words (unlike instrumental versions of Little Wing).

[@tonetone7572]

at the first time hearing this in 1967 we didn't realize this was the first rock jazz fusion ,,.. the rest is history. Jimi was way ahead of his time.

[@anitavassar1]

that was so smooth Johnson. i have never seen any one perform smoother. Including Carlos. ha ha

[@honawikeepa5813]

Makes Jimi proud. Chur brother. Love from NZ. I grew up on Pastor Jimi.

[@najilang7119]

Thank you for keeping his memory alive in such a beautiful way!! 🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰❤❤❤❤❤❤🙏

[@JaneDoe-ql7sc]

omg this guy is great! he has the dreamlike musical quality! :-) the best!

[@NorthernThrone]

The Bassist is trying to compensate the height of EJ's guitar lol

[@PhilFeedback]

Great video footage, thanks for sharing. My wife and I were at the Nashville concert the night after your show. It was an Awesome concert!!!!

[@richardyoungblood5730]

I was very fortunate to have had the opportunity to see Eric play fourteen shows in the space of twenty nine months; this was many years ago. I saw Eric do everything from solo acoustic, piano, and of course what he is well known for, his electric guitar performances. Every EJ show is different & every show has its' own magic. Anyone could listen to an EJ album and maybe never 'get' it. Going to see & hear Eric perform in a live setting will certainly allow anyone to discover his truly unique talents.

[@if6was929]

A remarkable performance which underscores the genius of Hendrix.

[@kengibbens5059]

I love the pain staking detail Eric does when playing Jimi's songs, goes above and beyond...just not a big fan of Eric's music, but his talent is incredible.

[@poindexter1387]

The best version of this song was played by SRV

[@knightfall9394]

@@poindexter1387 no

[@MultiBlader98]

Every guitarist know how third stone from the sun is difficult to feel, wonderful eric

[@sejase7012]

Great Guitarist . Hendrix is happy walking though the clouds

[@mkivy]

One of my favorite guitarist and artist. Such a fabulous player and song writer. Thank you sir. Keep enjoying your craft. And keep sharing with us.

[@nialinga1301]

Simply well done, eric. Very very well done 👂

[@OldRunt]

Now that really was impressive. Amazing range of amazing tones.

[@JustinBleeder]

saw Eric Johnson and Joe Satriani on tour in Cali. Seeing just one of these guys is a moving experience. Seeing both on the same night was life altering.

[@skeemarty]

I am beyond impressed. That’s the best cover I’ve ever heard

[@rc3754]

'All Along The Watchtower' is a better cover, although not really a cover song.

[@JJ-ym8bu]

THIS IS SOOOOOO AMAZING.

[@markmcmullan3351]

Well played sir . Amazing job .

[@BarbarraBay]

pretty cool Eric... gave me a few chills... Jimi 🌹🌹

[@matthewpaluch777]

Great post! I really love Eric's version of ' R U XPERIENCED '

[@davea3286]

Amazing rendition

[@clarkkent9634]

Amazing cover. He got as close as you can to reproducing that masterpiece.

[@donaldbaumgardner7477]

Eric Johnson one of the best

[@TWTexasA1]

The man is brilliant 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@peterlacombe2132]

Saw Eric perform this at experience Hendrix at the zeiterion theater in new Bedford ,mass last year. Was totally blown away, not a easy song to perform live. Been trying for years to learn it on guitar. Still haven't totally got it down yet.

[@frost-80]

Dr. house on the bass.

[@JorgekokoAraya]

Frost jajajajajaja is correct.

[@carlosclaptrix]

Yes, and he likes xxxl straps for his bass!

[@donDonau]

Hhahahahaa.

[@alexnagy2044]

This performance just c'mon dude...WOW! Damn so crazy good!!! YO big up 4 share✌

[@jayetzler2140]

That was amazing .I saw the Jimi tribute in 2011. in Hollywood FL ,to bad for me he wasnt there

[@gflyer45]

I was imagining how much time and efforts Eric put into this to work it out...amazing!

[@genebumgardner-lc2cm]

Killer version by Eric..he really captures the Jimi masterpiece..I once witnessed Stevie preform it at the old Palace Theater in Hollywood..both are incredible players..to say the least..must be in that Texas water..

[@danilobriz8499]

The Angelical disciple of Jimi Hendrix, Eric Johnson

[@lightdestiny7]

❤ play on..feel in your soul. Love this..❤❤

[@darrenc.moscoe4103]

Cheers your the Coolest James Marshal Hendrix Jimi Hendrix RIP you killed it man peace 10

[@michaelashley7266]

Thank you for this. I saw him in Austin.

[@markmcmyn8967]

Awesome,well done Eric!

[@caveman85635]

Wow....just wow.

[@kenttahir.cooper5282]

Fantastic drumming, superb...

[@juangoya7874]

Very good

[@WileECoyotey]

So the trick to this riff is lowering the volume on the guitar , then pressing the tremolo bar all the way down to release the tension on the strings , then swelling the volume up as you release the tremolo . Once you get in amp loud enough to feed-back you can keep the feedback loop sustaining using the volume swell on the guitar . You want to file down your nut groves on your strat so there is no binding of the strings ; else it won't return to be in tune.

[@brucebranch9482]

Sounds easy enough....lol

[@jimdep6542]

I think the problem is finding a place where you can crank up the amp(s) loud enough to get that kind of feedback.......and have access to be able to practice at that volume.

[@WileECoyotey]

@@brucebranch9482 Everything in life requires practice .

[@tp10488]

Although your world wonders me, With your majestic and superior cackling hen Your people I do not understand, So to you I shall put an end And you'll never hear surf music again

[@stephenshort7331]

That's serf music

[@msthfree]

Just found out my sister died. I play this to help me with my grief

[@jimdep6542]

Sorry to hear that......not easy losing a loved one

[@SuperBillybob53]

I hate to be a spoiler but, the calm and sensitivity he plays this is not even close to wild completely disruptive, insane style of Hendrix. He has the Amps. Use them. Hendrix live in the early days that he played this song. I know it’s fair to judge this incredible player on this tune and I’m not. He is awesome. I was so fortunate to see Hendrix 7 times in the San Francisco Bay Area. Including my hometown of San Jose. I will never forget that sound and feel he gave to the audience. It was raw and unapologetic. In your face in a way that was never seen before. I also was unfortunate to witness one of the last shows he ever played in the Bay Area. Tired of the freak show he had become. Stoping in the middle of song. Forgetting the chord structure he was in. High. Looked malnourished. Just paying the bills. Keeping his contractual commitment. Sorry But Eric Johnson is no Hendrix and for me a song he sounds have played at home in his living room.

[@knightfall9394]

you do know that jimi never played this live right? and here eric is pretty much recreating it right down to all the weird noises & feedback pitches and actually playing the parts as they should have been. I dont think anyone ever said or claimed eric was hendrix and eric himself will tell you he doesn’t even come close, its just him paying tribute to an artist he loves

[@SuperBillybob53]

@@knightfall9394 I saw Hendrix at The Filmore in San Francisco. The first time he ever played there. He Basically played the whole album that night and in that set was that song. We were so amazed and excited, we went back the next night to see him again. My Aunt managed a record store in San Jose and this was the new hot floor featured Album. We were given Free Tickets for the first night record release party. My Aunt, my Mom and my Grandmother all were upstairs at the private record party. I was with a friend downstairs at the show. We went to hundreds of these shows. Hendrix was not the Headliner. I heard the song. Positive of that.

[@SuperBillybob53]

@@knightfall9394 Wikipedia the song you’ll see a quote from Mitchel the drummer and he says the song was rarely played. Don’t get me wrong. I love Johnson. I just didn’t connect to that at all. I’ve seen and heard the real deal 6 times in The Bay Area. I know what I heard and that ain’t it. Peace and Love, stay safe.

[@jimdep6542]

I saw plenty of shows at Winterland, but sadly never got to see Hendrix. Knowing the atmosphere and acoustics of Winterland, seeing Hendrix there would have been great. ......btw.....what record store in San Jose did your aunt manage ?

[@jimdep6542]

@@knightfall9394 I think if EJ did try to emulate Hendrix more dong this live, it would have come across as being a phony imitation. I'm glad he didn't try to imitate Hendrix and was able to give just a sample of the Hendrix type feedback effects. I thought it was dignified without being pretentious.

[@n2motocross]

EJ went off baby!!!! Tone Master!!!

[@BlueBeeMCMLXI]

I wouldn't take bets on Hendrix being a big thing in a century's time. Look how fast music has fallen into the mud right now (2023). Eric is a gem and this is righteous.

[@gregoryolsen4509]

Insane! 🫨

[@ukaszmielcarski8686]

this performance is awesome...

[@feisalalykhan8403]

Fantastic!

[@super63strat]

Really talented guitar man !!

[@kingrobert1st]

Nice to see it played the right way round!

[@jimdep6542]

Especially for a lefty player watching .....like looking in the mirror

[@valentinejaniky9644]

Adore.!

[@nathanfrigerio3473]

"and even more important, a great musician"

[@vl292]

Nice! Everyone else is overdoing, but not Eric. This was subtle, tasteful and very Jimi. Great guitar control, he managed the recreate the original pretty accurately even though the original was most likely just random guitar abuse.

[@gavanhillebold3131]

More like random guitar genius

[@philliphess6407]

N ot really..go listen to the original..talk about over playing..Mitch one the greatest ever,..this is how you have to deliver this masterpiece..bass player is totally locked in..doesn t budge.off the pattern..this is an excellent re-make for sure

[@themrbadluck]

I used to think that it was random guitar abuse too. After 12 years of studying it, I found out the whole solo guitar track was recorded in one shot (I mean no cuts). If you listen to it carefully, you can see that every little detail and feedback effects were intentional. Lyrics will help interpret it...Jimi was the GOAT.

[@davidprone3480]

Roy covered Jimi as well. His Young cover of Down by the River, done with no whammy or pedals, and one amp, will blow you away. Please hear: Roy Buchanan-Down By The River(LIVE)ALBUM VERSION, 9:21 min.

[@ZombieOrchestra]

If you ever wanted to know where to buy a 86 inch guitar strap ask the bass player.

[@mdavison666]

thats the funniest comment ive read for ages !!! pmsl

[@ushio1087]

@@mdavison666 lol nice one

[@thejamunit2835]

hahaha

[@Power_Fantastic]

Thx 4 the laugh, that's the funniest comment underneath this (great cover) video! ;-D

[@carlosclaptrix]

It's maybe just gravity pulling extra strong on his bass.

[@superweak]

great!!! Love it.

[@MrHankeePankee]

It’s crazy close he is even with the feedback.

[@robertcostagliola3741]

Awesome.

[@ericbeck5138]

Great player!

[@johntilson2535]

If you wanted to trip in the 60s (or even now), the early Hendrix catalogue is an absolutely essential 'travelling' companion. Just sayin'...😎👍

[@denniscochran1747]

damn nice version eric

[@GatesMcCrary]

Perfect

[@Power_Fantastic]

NOFI, but It's like watching Al Pacino on crystal meth playing a Hendrix Classic .... it's just freaking freaking AWESOME! ;-) ... I salute you mister Eric Johnson!

[@emiliacanet9960]

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