Fade to Black - (Metallica) - Harp Guitar Cover - Jamie Dupuis

[@JamieDupuisMusician]

Thanks for all the great feedback everyone! You can listen to this track on Spotify here: open.spotify.com/track/1UlgyDZK5RwYsowkDAI0KQ?si=jkw4NXH8SfCNbSQG5C_r9A

[@ricardolara4734]

Badass

[@krazejeff]

Amazing

[@soulrpower3031]

So beautiful, thank you.

[@mrkremko1]

Awesome work! Just curious- have you ever considered playing the Chapman stick? You seem well-suited for it.

[@chadwright7614]

High class badassery

[@osyrys_yt]

I didn’t even know a harp guitar existed but I’m glad it does

[@SirCarcass]

Check out Andy McKee. There's a number of people that play the harp guitar, but I'm most familiar with him.

[@littleteethkeith]

I think everything imaginable exists now.

[@OtakarAtLJ]

It's actually a more of a marketing trick, even the earliest guitar-like instruments had so called bourdon strings.

[@ed-rb4bs]

Michael Hedges is a name to look up as well.

[@dagaybrucewayne]

Im glad he played fade to black

[@s.p.m1090]

Never thought I would hear my classically trained, organ playing, church going grandmother ask me to replay a Metallica song over again!

[@morlokvestai-kurak9680]

Imagine her response if you tell her Power Metal is classical music played with a different mode, (phrygian, locrian, dorian, lydian, mixolydian, etc.) and with distortion. 😇🙏👍🤘

[@sebastianwhite584]

@@morlokvestai-kurak9680 yeah a lot of metal heads are actually into classical music, and as someone who plays both styles it is very cool to see the comparisons and stylistic similarities

[@RPostVideos]

This is beautiful! Love it! I bet my grandma would have loved this. She got mad at me for listening to One. I still think she'd have liked it if she'd have listened to the words.

[@jennifermiller4264]

@@sebastianwhite584 Absolutely!! If anyone wants to play masterfully like JD here? The classics will get you there!! kzbin.info/www/bejne/raLKgmp_js2piMk

[@user-kg1kx5kt7t]

@@jennifermiller4264 Great offer!!

[@diegobrando3409]

That thing looks like it literally runs on souls.

[@ricosteele6995]

Diego Brando tornado of souls -Megadeth 😂

[@JamesGaming7]

Never expected some Dinosaur dude from the 1800's to be listening to Metallica covers tbh

[@diegobrando3409]

@@JamesGaming7 the 90's were rad. By 90's I mean the 1890's

[@JamesGaming7]

@@diegobrando3409 Must've been pretty rad... with a cripple killing the president and everything

[@diegobrando3409]

@@JamesGaming7 only thing that sucks is I for some reason couldn't feel my lower back after the train ride.

[@Italianbros1]

Can we just respect that the first camera transition is a fade to black

[@livestrong296]

It was kind of annoying

[@PocketOMoxie]

livestrong296 okay?

[@sebione3576]

@@PocketOMoxie some folks can't be happy.. About anything.

[@fudude]

It's actually not. It's the second.

[@Numihakko513]

@@PocketOMoxie livestrong296 can’t play any instruments so he has to complain about someone’s work and how long it to do it

[@michaelnero4033]

As a lifelong fan who has loved this epic song for a couple decades, I have to say that this was well and tastefully done and captures the essence of the song and sounds great doing it.

[@poppabakes]

If I were a king I would conscript this man as my minstrel so I could sit in my thrown drink Mead and listen to him cover Metallica all day. Together we would conquest the lands of our enemies with ease

[@gregstuart1742]

Drunk mead before spelling throne I think 😁

[@poppabakes]

@@gregstuart1742 I am king, I spell things however I please

[@valdezvasquez2638]

I'd just get Metallica to play for me.

[@conorthefivechickenedcockr9003]

@@valdezvasquez2638 fuck Lars.

[@jeromej1234]

Conor The five chickened cockrell thats the plan

[@jacobschwartz4940]

missed opportunity to call it a guitarp

[@anthonyg71417]

Guitharp

[@xXTheHDNoobXX]

Hartar?

[@mirkomattiuzzo5223]

In italian, indeed it is called chitarpa, from chitarra (guitar) and arpa (harp)

[@calummccrudden6596]

Harpitar

[@marvinthemaniac7698]

Or a guitharp.

[@jacobscanlon9311]

I am now convinced Fade to Black is a cover of a medieval funeral song.

[@wedreamtogether]

This guy has more musical talent in one finger than I will ever have.

[@TGBoleyn]

Practice, you might surpass him.

[@johnmcfadden9336]

Don’t you mean in one pinky 😃

[@holyhawks6794]

This comment reminds me of The clip of the guy on the Xbox 360

[@danielnelson4881]

@@johnmcfadden9336 one pinky = one finger? You just corrected him to say the same thing he originally said... Like if I had said to you, "don't you mean one small finger which is next to the ring finger, opposing the thumb?"

[@planetphatness]

He said: eh it ain’t that hard.

[@DRT-81]

Looks more like a guitar with a top six string bass .

[@JamieDupuisMusician]

Yep it is, it’s just that they’re open bass strings, instead of fretted, so that’s where the harp title comes in!

[@kevinmaeder7670]

Yes that's exactly what it is and I want one or I'll make it

[@georgea.5729]

@@JamieDupuisMusician they named it harp because they know guitar and BASS are enemies

[@francoisgrau8963]

@@georgea.5729 SLAP.

[@jennifermiller4264]

@@kevinmaeder7670 emeraldguitars.com/portfolio/jamie-dupuis-synergy-x20-harp-guitar/

[@rtt800]

I saw the guitar on the picture for the video and thought "WOAH!" Then I actually tap on the video and listen to him play, I'm speechless, my mind is blown. This is straight up astonishing. I applaud you for your skill.

[@reefkeepers250]

I generally don't care for cover versions that add their own "flare", it usually ruins it for me, but this was really great, i enjoyed it very much. Thank you for sharing your talents with me.

[@troyelhard2684]

This is the most beautiful rendition of fade to black ive heard.

[@vmax1399]

Outstanding thank you 😊

[@michaelangelomidnight5769]

That is the most beautiful rendition of fade2black I've ever heard I'm 47 years old I got the Ride the Lightning album when I was 15 years old on vinyl and I swear to God on my life that is the most beautiful rendition of Fade to Black one of my favorite songs on that album that heart gets hard is amazing I am sure Kirk Hammett and James Hetfield would love to own one of those great job bro

[@JamieDupuisMusician]

Thanks!!

[@john.brown.]

I don't remember how I came across your music on KZbin. All I can say is it is the best channel out there. When I have had a bad day I just grab the headphones and crank up some of your tunes and man that bad day turns in to the best day. Thanks for being one of the greatest musicians.

[@Wrath0428]

who's dumb enough to dislike this, this is art. this man has skill and appreciate that!

[@volkerball85]

Anytime anyone tries to tell me that Heavy Metal isn't deep or can't be considered "art" like classical music and whatever else, I direct them to this song and Nothing Else Matters.

[@kylechristie9062]

@@volkerball85 fo sho g

[@Brown614]

@@volkerball85 show em ne obliviscaris cause the clean vocalist also plays the violin, or leprous cause they make some gorgeous pop heavy prog metal, or alcest for some beautiful French metal lol

[@WokeDEMOCRATShaveASPD]

Insecure people, that’s who.

[@mikeanthony5684]

I mean... it’s “Fade to Black” done in a unique way because of that overly sized “open string only” bass on top lol. Cool but not fond of the sound . Guess I’m dumb .... just heard a too many versions I guess 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@halfanut]

Again, how you use the whole instrument to get the tune to come across, unbelievable! You are one of a kind, Jamie! Whoever disliked this, is jealous, because, they wish they could play like you. Don't let any thumbs down get you down!! You're the best!!

[@jpmbackingtracks]

Halfanut thanks so much Bizz!

[@frostyvr9805]

I’m used to this song being super heavy but this sounds incredible

[@samsmith7901]

Thank you Jamie for blessing us with your wonderful music. I could sit for hours and listen to you play that beautiful instrument.

[@domenzaloznik848]

Jesus christ this man is playing bass, guitar, and vocal notes at the same time

[@Even_N.D.]

And drum

[@grimmcalypso396]

And a snare drum. Not to mention around 5:35 when he plays a lead and rhythm guitar part at the same time on one guitar when its obviously pre recorded. Oops.

[@user-kg1kx5kt7t]

@@grimmcalypso396 Called a back track, man. And, yeah, Jamie plays that too. Mixes in studio. Oops.

[@shooterpcb]

He’s been watching some Tommy Emmanuel videos maybe. Tommy is best guitarist I’ve ever saw play.

[@user-kg1kx5kt7t]

@@shooterpcb Good eye. Good to see knowledge in here. Rare. Tommy E one of his examples.

[@marcovalotto]

Your fingers are so soft on those cords, your agility and sensible touch are simply amaxing, the arrangement of the final solo is simply divine, excellent video! You're a great player!

[@GrotrianSeiler]

The production values are so high, you should only know. Beautiful! No, stunning. Cool.

[@patriciathemaras3274]

He is one with his instrument...so beautiful...so gifted...so amazing to hear.

[@TGBoleyn]

Just became one of my top 10 fave guitarists. First I've heard your music, and I'm off to check out more! Rock on bro!!

[@jennifermiller4264]

❤️ - One of my personal favorites. kzbin.info/www/bejne/lXS6mYSwbbBksLc

[@JamieDupuisMusician]

Means a lot! Thank you!

[@TGBoleyn]

@@jennifermiller4264 thanks for the link! Aerials is awesome!

[@jennifermiller4264]

@@TGBoleyn ❤️😎👍

[@centralfloridatwohigs5463]

Who are the other 9?

[@pedromeza2398]

Harp Guitar is well suited for this.musical song, it gives Fade to Black a soft subtle sound that reaches into a listener heart.

[@JamieDupuisMusician]

Glad to hear that! Thank you!

[@LunaBianca1805]

Damn right :), I am not much of a Metallica listener though I call myself a metalhead (I know, what a sacrilege ;)), but this is one of my favourites of their songs. Love how the melody dominates it all in this arrangement, even more so than in the original 🥰

[@badfish2100]

I cant decide if I'm more impressed with his timing or managing to find all these crazy remote been places to shoot these vids

[@BlackWinterEntertainment]

Play "One" on one guitar

[@sydneyduchaine4832]

@@purplelord8531 you beat me to it

[@raymorris5440]

Harp Twins did it on one harp. kzbin.info/www/bejne/gJmymXqeppWYa5Y

[@georgea.5729]

And play four horesman while riding 4 horses as 4 people band

[@dh3725]

One man... One guitar... One song.... *ONE* . Coming to an abandoned quarry near you.

[@l1onh34r7]

I remember as a teenager tuning my guitars low E down and playing a bass line as I played certain songs. I haven't done this in some time, going to have to start it again. It was very fun.

[@l1onh34r7]

Oh yeah, I forgot to mention that I will be 52 on February 29th and yes I will be the ripe age of 13. (Get it? I was born on leap year. HAHA)

[@iLoveMeSomeFire]

I love how this guy played a beautiful solo version of the song on a crazy guitar and 1,300 people go "Eh, thumbs down." Do those 1,300 people really not like it or are y'all just jealous little babies and mad because you'll never be able to do something like this? It's a rhetorical question.

[@jennifermiller4264]

Yep. You get it. You're invited.😎 kzbin.info/www/bejne/mpCZmYuQq76XoJI

[@phelinephrenzy2358]

They were wearing earplugs.

[@Bodhi1satva]

You mean like those who have to call others names that disagree with them?

[@jennifermiller4264]

@@Bodhi1satva Names?

[@Bodhi1satva]

@@jennifermiller4264 sorry that was directed to the original post. Wasn’t suppose to be directed to you. But calling people babies or “jealous little babies”... not to mention the generalization

[@renatoferreira7850]

I don't know what is more beautiful, its solo or the place where it is played, in reality everything is complete, happiness, hugs here from Caetanópolis-mg Brazil

[@tjanders9863]

My favorite song for so many years, so incredibly done. Hats off my friend !!

[@johnnykarate_SweepLeg]

When you have no friends and have to be your own bassist.

[@qweroth]

And your own percusionist ;)

[@joeblow4795]

Someone jelly.

[@Metallian81]

Well, it’s not like a bassist is ever really needed anyway. 😉

[@sevenstudiosproductions]

Davie504 would be proud

[@britta-alrikobrien-nikkola9818]

Nothing else matters anyway. 😉😏 Okay I'll stop now. 😅

[@caglayanharun]

Using the fingers is awesone! Talent and youthfulness; Thanks. It's Good!..

[@jalan8171]

This extraordinary instrument appears to be a cross between a guitar and the Star Trek Vulcan harp. Awesome. One of these should appear on the new show ST: Strange New Worlds

[@michaelbuttacavoli5157]

Flat out talent! Awesome cover, thank you for sharing!

[@jennifermiller4264]

👍kzbin.info/www/bejne/mpCZmYuQq76XoJI

[@scottmefford6917]

Beautiful instrument with a rich and complex tone wielded by a gifted artist.

[@jennifermiller4264]

emeraldguitars.com/portfolio/jamie-dupuis-synergy-x20-harp-guitar/

[@antiquegemini]

Absolutely incredible ~ with my music background I can truly appreciate the talent and beauty this young man has to offer ~ I can listen to him all day ~ thank you for sharing your genuine love of music and guitar so others can appreciate all that is beautiful for all to hear ~ You are truly gifted ~

[@eliteevildarkness5830]

I come here again again. Jamie you are the best !!! Been listening this song for three years now !!!

[@rustyfryman8889]

It blows my mind every time I watch this. Every line you play has been so well thought out and so meticulously played. I want to play like that. Until then I'll keep guessing at the notes that I hear while unlearning everything I thought I already knew lolol...... you do some amazing stuff in your videos! Thank you for sharing your expertise!

[@jkbtherifflord8972]

This sounded absolutely beautiful my god.

[@pensnut08]

Simply amazing. Talent and hard work. Thank you for this.

[@ericesteves3452]

Wow!!!! Absolutely stunning!!! I’m speechless

[@jennifermiller4264]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/mpCZmYuQq76XoJI

[@uzvisheni]

Very nice, well performed and it shows the skill and time you prepared for this video. I did not enjoy the variation at the end but I appreciate it.

[@KillerMonster5]

Thanks for putting my dad at ease in his final hours. Every string and cords are just beautiful and perfect. Your music means more to me than any artist in history. Thanks again. 💙

[@JamieDupuisMusician]

🙏

[@halfanut]

Ahhhhh Jamie! I knew you would put out a video today to entertain us fans that need a break from the mundane! Thank you so much! Hope all is well!! God bless!

[@michaelkurtenbach4340]

I mean this is nothing short of incredible. Bravo!

[@frankmagana8237]

Bro that was bad ass, you were blessed with talent!

[@bryduhbikeguy]

It was at least 3 years ago that I started following you.I've gone back,and just am so drawn right into the music as you play.Thank you for sharing yourself,and your passion.It's in every note.

[@JamieDupuisMusician]

Thanks for tuning in!

[@7riverseast217]

Sir you are an absolutely amazing and gifted artist. Its hard to not get a feeling of inner quiet when I'm listening to your music . Keep up the great work and thank you for sharing your gift.

[@JamieDupuisMusician]

Thanks so much!

[@grgsmusicgarage4298]

What a good surprise to listen and watch it... and what a wonderful particular and original interpretation...amazing .thank you

[@jennifermiller4264]

👍kzbin.info/www/bejne/mpCZmYuQq76XoJI

[@kellypayne2395]

Omg I am in love with this. It's sound is so beautiful 😊

[@JamieDupuisMusician]

Thank you Kelly!

[@bahduhkhasichannel7206]

@@JamieDupuisMusician ia rap lem ia ka channel jong nga

[@LJWHan]

What a gorgeous instrument!

[@CaptainLongbeardTuds]

taking all of the things that make this song what it is, and then turning everything else into your own style. Yes. This is a great cover.

[@serega4087]

What a beautiful playing, every string he pull is pulling my tears

[@jessietalbot1328]

You have got to be one of the greatest players of all time

[@scottmantooth8785]

this song was worthy of your epic skill set...thanks for sharing it with us

[@JamieDupuisMusician]

Thanks Scott!

[@murrayheath6414]

Jamie you are awesome man your my new guitar Idol. You could be the new acoustic metallica.

[@jennifermiller4264]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/mpCZmYuQq76XoJI

[@adamcooper9834]

What a awesome guitar, player and song... Good work my friend

[@jennifermiller4264]

emeraldguitars.com/2017/08/24/jamie-haunting-nirvana-cover-synergy-x20/

[@JA-ii7gg]

This is MY favourite Metallica song too!! I listened to them all throughout the 90's when I was a teen, and still this is my favourite song. You do it great justice!

[@ЛебедевСЮ]

Спасибо. Насладился красотой музыки и инструмента

[@alpgiraydag2429]

you are not a guitarist , you are the entire band

[@BaileysDad369]

That was beautiful! What a great sound!!! Thank you!!!

[@vj.joseph]

I had a smile when I heard that familiar tune. Been listening to it a lot lately. Always loved metallica. The passion they showed, its still there in those tunes. 😊

[@jbevan4411]

You are very extremely talented sir. Much thanks and appreciation for sharing this beautiful gift. Its pure magic.

[@buichito]

😳no word...and there are people who say Metallica only make noise. And give finger down...How bad envy is... amazing versión

[@mart6572]

Most of the time they do. This is rare for Metallica. Its only because cliff was involved.

[@edsonmargotti1392]

Por isso que existe esses instrumentos , porque existem pessoas fora do comum para tocalos .👍👍

[@naj8rt25]

Verdade

[@MusicHarmoniaCosmica]

Toca muito

[@tnnaroot]

This guy takes me out of reality.. a dark reality of war in my country

[@ViewingChaos]

Hope you make it out there. May one day all be at peace....

[@joogullae3456]

I'm sorry my country only made things worse.

[@tnnaroot]

Thanks a lot all of you

[@jamesforest5245]

That's horrible

[@silversky900]

Which country do you refer to?

[@madhattersc4051]

Beyond the amazing performance it also illustrates the musical excellence of Metallica as their music translates so well to other instruments far from what you’d consider given their normal musical style.

[@jimandskittum]

Perfect score on bass, percussion, guitar and magic. I couldn't even see you strumming the chords during the last part.

[@Bicyclekelly]

Truly amazing man!! I’m 45 and I am still learning regular guitar.

[@jennifermiller4264]

Many others feel same.😎... 🎁's 4 U 👇 kzbin.info/www/bejne/mpCZmYuQq76XoJI kzbin.info/www/bejne/lXS6mYSwbbBksLc kzbin.info/www/bejne/oJjClIR8qqaIna8

[@LazurayMusic]

I knew this was going to be good even before clicking on it, awesome job.

[@AUGUSTOCESARFARAJ]

Simply awesome!!!!!

[@jennifermiller4264]

👍kzbin.info/www/bejne/mpCZmYuQq76XoJI

[@TM-cf9ek]

Are you (big F) kidding me? I'm a guitar player for 26 years (electric, acoustic, 7strings, 12 strings name it) never heard of a harp-guitar!! Sounds amazing bro!!

[@JamieDupuisMusician]

Thank you!!

[@In_Flames_G]

I've never seen a guitarp before... I'm in love with the sound it produces. Beautiful melody. Thanks for sharing!

[@jennifermiller4264]

emeraldguitars.com/2017/08/24/jamie-haunting-nirvana-cover-synergy-x20/

[@8675309td]

pretty sure this is my new love

[@Achilles5937]

Absolutely stupendous! Bravo! Well done!

[@Snowmaiden]

Your playing is pulling my heart’s strings ❤❤❤

[@user-kg1kx5kt7t]

Extremely well done, Jamie. Would have liked to see you play the part on that back track.

[@Jesses_jamming_again]

That outdo solo was SICK. IT WATCHED SO WELL AS AN acoustic with the rhythm jamming acoustically behind itas well. Super cool

[@Jesses_jamming_again]

Matched*

[@ПРИЗНАКИРАЗУМНОЙЖИЗНИ]

Спасибо. Лёгкое, очень воздушное исполнение. Класс.

[@VideoNash]

That guitar could only be custom built... Did you see it in a dream? It's beautiful!

[@jennifermiller4264]

emeraldguitars.com/portfolio/jamie-dupuis-synergy-x20-harp-guitar/

[@vincentbellamy]

Magnifique la façon de retravailler ce morceau franchement top merci Jamie .

[@JamieDupuisMusician]

Thank you!

[@bryduhbikeguy]

It's not just your amazing skills with your playing,it's your location for Your beautiful sounds that continue to keep me in awe.Thank you.

[@wolfpacksix]

Absolutely beautiful, masterful rendition.

[@jonatasduarte392]

Acho admirável tocar um instruu assim, mas o foda mesmo e criar um musica como essa...

[@yahshuajoel7291]

I only have an acoustic but you totally put my version of Fade to Black to shame lol. I never even seen a guitar/harp. Awesome skills my brother!!

[@jennifermiller4264]

👍kzbin.info/www/bejne/mpCZmYuQq76XoJI & emeraldguitars.com/portfolio/jamie-dupuis-synergy-x20-harp-guitar/

[@yahshuajoel7291]

@@jennifermiller4264 thank you!! I have subscribed to his channel.

[@jennifermiller4264]

@@yahshuajoel7291 Absolutely! Welcome to Jamie Land!👍

[@maxxbor5634]

очень необычное звучание. но весьма колоритно! Like!!!

[@bigthunder1867]

Wow! Just Wow! Need I say more? ...I'm not a drop my jaw on the table kinda guy, and yet here I am picking it up off the floor. Just Wow. Amazing.

[@janeta3509]

Whoa! I've never seen a guitar like this, a very haunting sound. I don't know this Metallica song and I would never have guessed it was Heavy Metal.

[@ginaalwaysavip1177]

Absolutely beautiful as always! Thank you Jamie!

[@JamieDupuisMusician]

Thanks Gina!

[@stormykitten9957]

I could listen to your music all day. So soothing.❤💃 gives me chills.

[@JamieDupuisMusician]

Glad to hear 😀

[@halfanut]

I can see how difficult this piece is, but you nailed it! Keep it going!

[@JamieDupuisMusician]

Thanks Bizz!! 😀

[@danwhitehurst9592]

Just beyond cool. I just went blind from laying my eyes on pure awesomeness.

[@maidenuribe3543]

Excellent work Jamie congratulations!!

[@XLensAtB16058]

Post the transition at 5:34 I didn’t want the playing to end at all. Loved it!

[@jennifermiller4264]

👍kzbin.info/www/bejne/mpCZmYuQq76XoJI

[@XLensAtB16058]

@@jennifermiller4264 Day is sorted now with such melodies 🤘🏻 Thanks for sharing Jen :)

[@daveosthoff6120]

Who on Earth gave you a thumbs down??? This is the best solo rendition of Fade To Black that I ever heard. Great Job!!!

[@JamieDupuisMusician]

Thanks Dave!

[@sped6954]

Boggles the mind, huh?

[@clintshepard2383]

I respect the crap out of this performance but to be honest, I didn't like this rendition very much.... doesn't deserve a thumbs down but i can see people not liking it...

[@chunkie3056]

Man, I would love to hear Ozzy's Killer of Giants on this.

[@azff]

Yes, please do Killer of Giants.

[@blamecharles]

Beautiful, all of it. The guitar, the location and your playing.

[@wesleylong1321]

This dude is melting my face-off with every video I watch!😁 Keep it going bro!🔥

[@JamieDupuisMusician]

🙏