Blake Mills Performs "If I'm Unworthy" | Fender

As part of of our Fender Studio Sessions, guitar ace Blake Mills performed "If I'm Unworthy" from his 2014 solo album "Heigh Ho."
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[@Mr7Poz]

This tone haunts me day and night...

[@ForeverChillMan]

indeed it's mindbending

[@Axiom4ever]

😆

[@perfectosche]

Sick 🤘🤘🤘

[@Dave_H834]

It’s astonishing.

[@zakhobbsmusic]

7 years and it’s still going

[@samkemsley5381]

Look how he's constantly changing the volume with his pinky, amazing

[@JessieSmith227]

pinky winky went to makret

[@WhiskerWhippers]

Check him out with Vulfpeck

[@bgoumas]

@@WhiskerWhippers yeah that’s a great performance

[@mikerieneckert6655]

Holy shit!

[@JMTom-ig1lj]

The way he plays with the volume knob mesmerizes me

[@purportedly]

You should check out Roy Buchanan, if you haven't already. He was a werewolf as well.

[@JaySuschrist]

Jeff Beck is also a master at that.

[@2bigbad]

It almost seemed like he had volume and tone switched?

[@baxterperry9859]

buy this man a volume pedal

[@NiSiochainGanSaoirse]

I've played magic axes for years, but I dont have the brain capacity still to think about coordinating all my fingers in such a way. Its truly staggering.

[@ricflairjrs4]

That swampy ass, dirty Fender tube tone! Love that tube tremelo too, sputtering and spitting at all the right moments...badass! Great song and a super talent.

[@scaredypicker]

That guitar tone is so thick and delicious you could spread it on toast :D

[@rt-uh6mt]

I want to hump that amp every time he hits that low E.

[@althejazzman]

@@rt-uh6mt That's because it's detuned to C#

[@cottonpatch2000]

i tried this and my toast was smushy like his lyrics

[@danielheitzhausen6485]

its those gold foils man thats the trick!! things absolutlet sing

[@masonhedgecoth1375]

@@danielheitzhausen6485 He's gotta Coodercaster setup going here, and I think he's using the bridge pup - a Supro or Tiesco Lapsteel pickup. Sustain and density like nothing else out there

[@christophermunden116]

Annnnnnnnd I'm back again to watch this. It's daily at this point. That harmonic tap gets me every fucking time

[@angrychocolaterabbit]

in the same boat, man.

[@yvanabee]

I'm back again too.

[@VirtualWoodshed]

So happy to see Ry Cooder’s influence on a new generation. Wonderful!

[@hudson3535]

I knew I'd heard this style but couldn't place it. Thanks for the reminder.

[@fernandaoconnell7603]

I’m late but man, I’m obsessed with Blake Mills guitar compositions and songwriting.

[@MrRufusrecords]

I've been watching this performance regularly for the last 4 years. Still as stunned, shocked and in love as I was the first time watching it. I'm not a religious person, but this gets as close to being a religious ceremony as I can imagine.

[@sweetwillow]

Ok, he’s definitely worthy of the power he holds over me

[@zachrichardson6526]

Wowwwww…his phrasing, his timing, I’ve never heard anything like it..so so good.

[@cnrbsmth]

This guy is formidably talented. Makes me smile.

[@maxeisenberg1318]

.... and I gues ir makes my Smile...

[@yobhsiFehT]

'Bout time he got some "mainstream" (i.e., corporate?) recognition! Every guitar-playing corner of the galaxy should be talking about this guy! You can all go home now, shredders. Blake Mills wins.

[@VampireWeekendWills]

yes, i agree

[@Kyl0wren433]

Music doesn't have to be a contest, both Blues and metal can exist without one side winning or losing. That attitude is closeminded, and is what leads to a genre becoming stale

[@DaveDexterMusic]

it's not a fucking race

[@IndicacannaJones]

I don't typically care for blues much, but goddamn that guitar sound. I respect artists who don't just follow the same boring, beaten path for something. The tuning, the pickup choice, the strat/tele hybrid... good shit.

[@samclarke653]

Mate, take a look at Ry Cooder...

[@jeremywynne993]

Sam Clarke Right on!

[@jeremywynne993]

IndicacannaJones Yeah, as the other poster recommended, Ry Cooder is the fuckin man! One of Blake Mills' biggest influences actually, and it can be heard all over this performance in both style and tone (intro and then starting at 3:45 mark especially). Some of the most dynamic, soulful, haunting, and rhythmic slide/guitar playing you'll hear.

[@tpmc12]

IndicacannaJones What is his 6th string tuned to?

[@Headstrong_amps]

tpmc12 He is tuned down from open D to Open C# Hope that helps...I have a little of it down...VERY little

[@Tadhg22]

Unbelievable, man has talent for miles. Tone is something else!

[@josephpickard3108]

Had to come back to this. The Van Gogh of guitarists for our generation. People will lose their mind to this someday.

[@johnschwarzkopf]

I want to see a Blake Mills/Joey Landreth/Julian Lage tour. +6 years edit: with Madison Cunningham and Luke Enyeart, like a whole melodic guitar festival please and thanks

[@renanangelici9665]

This would be too much awesomeness combined. Arguably, three of the most talented and relevant guitar players out there.

[@bulzah]

Just discovered Blake. What a player! I'm big fan of Joey tOo for 2-3 years at least. Now i'm gona move on Julian :)

[@josephmartelmusic]

Buddy. That combo.

[@alexispimentel1863]

Bro god damn that trio

[@Davimre]

I saw a show in Brooklyn where Lage opened for Mills. They played a couple tunes together.

[@braaaaaains]

God damn, that tone with that volume control. Its all so perfect.

[@slide8570]

I imagine every guitar player in here..just LOVES that tone! Man..beautiful tone and playing and song writing..Blake has it all.

[@krispytoo12]

Just discovered Blake Mills. Man, this song stirs something deep inside me. This dude's tone and phrasing are friggin' amazing!

[@GuitarGod3711]

Not many things can cause me to be speechless, but this is one of those things. This thing is a thing that things dream of being things of. This thing has reached thing Nirvana. Thing.

[@katythekyng]

well said

[@VirtualWoodshed]

Kyle Rice “it’s a thing that goes way beyond ‘thingness’” - David Crosby

[@jamesfoo8999]

Wow. In one song, he's strumming, palm muting, plucking including separate bottom for bass and muting it, sliding with a slide and fingers, bends, vibrato, pulling out single notes and chords, changing volume with his pinkie, singing (with emotion), and at one point even slides up and grabs a cheeky harmonic 1:05. Truly amazing skill and what a result, awesome song 🤘

[@Hurricanehamo]

My 1st time seeing this. Extraordinary playing and serious vocal too. I reckon he's got a couple of heavy gauge flats on the E & A string.

[@steratorefriends6596]

When your flow state gets into a flow state.. it's a beautiful thing

[@adamdenard7573]

I can't stop coming back to this performance. It's just sublime use of an instrument and voice to create something passionate, crafted and magical 🎉

[@jamesfoo8999]

Since finding it 3-4 weeks ago, I've listened to it more times than any of my faves like Zeppelin, ACDC, Floyd, etc etc. I've been addicted to songs in the past but I can't stop with this one. The notes he plays are just incredible.

[@orphanrecordcompany]

I come back for this; year after year. Thanks for capturing these moments!

[@milesamer87]

I constantly come back to watch this astounding video. I always see the same comments at the top. I'd just like to put myself on this board. Blake is virtuoistic and is an inspiration to every musician whether they know it or not yet!!!!

[@colehuntley4600]

his bassline run at 4:45 is unreal

[@rt-uh6mt]

This particular performance of this song is so on fire. This recording should be preserved amongst the greatest works of this genre for eternity. Floors me every time.

[@yvonnecarns7603]

Jesus. Each time he plays a song he does something new. Such creativity and brilliance. I am in awe. Looking forward to hearing what this true artist will do next. Can't wait to see and hear him again in Chicago. Wow.

[@stevenqirkle]

This one really showcases all of Blake’s talents. And what a spectacularly talented human being he is...

[@Flightofphenomena]

Not many KZbin videos I visit as frequently as this one.

[@leftydaytona2830]

It's worth it for sure

[@jeffryschwindt4191]

I'm a huge Derek Trucks fan but shit, this dude's causing me to rethink my life...

[@Concentrum]

Jeffry Schwindt me too thanks

[@Crisis_Jones]

I thought the same thing. Reminds me of Derek's tone.

[@johnquinn7122]

Join the dark side.

[@maximalist5038]

Jeffry Schwindt Blake is what Derek would be if he was into a different type of music. Blake is to Ry Cooder like Derek is to Duane Allman. Plus Derek is more technical of a slide player. Blake is a big classical style player. His knowledge of chord structures is pretty crazy. He's an amazing slide player but he's great in a lot of other areas of guitar.

[@LarryC-stratboy]

Well said.

[@twe34Ed]

This song means so much to me for reasons I cannot talk about it. This versions is mindblowing and the 'chops' send chills down my spine every single time

[@3WWizard]

I come back for a hit of this song nearly daily. The singing and lyrics are pretty good, but it's the killer guitar tone and playing that keeps me coming back for more. The intro and guitar solo in particular are just so great.

[@Audiogarten]

Awesome to see this wonderful „unworthy“ baby is alive - an still grow. 1000 love blake

[@GavinMcLeod]

the most spectacular performance of all time

[@thatsphreshish]

This is tone you could spend your whole life searching for.

[@charles4hl]

Haven't heard such a beast tone in a loong time. Crazy playing !

[@WilliamsLiveRightNow]

Holy shit. Technical skill. Singing/songwriting. Mr Mills is a virtuoso.

[@maximalist5038]

Patrick Moore Eric Clapton said Blake is the last real master of the guitar he has ever seen.

[@vs-ww7cb]

Loved this for years , guess i just like the sooouuunnd. Great to hear masters bend great instruments to their will.. ✌✌✌🤟

[@scottpierson8089]

Keep coming back to this song for years. Simply the best-sounding guitar performance I've ever heard.

[@Johaneeeek]

Sounds like an explosion when he hits that open low e haha

[@andrewmenzak]

It's extra heavy sounding because it's tuned down to C#

[@miguels1909]

If I find this guitar tone one day in my life, be sure that I'll marry it!

[@elijahyoung8703]

Throw a gold foil in the front of ur strat and buy some older fender amps....

[@RBLindsay]

Elijah Young I think I was readying that he actually uses an old weirdo Guyatone pickup in the neck. Regardless, Tone City

[@simross3914]

he also uses an amp made from an old projector, you can find more about them somewhere I'm sure, can't remember the name.

[@emdblues]

Sim Ross I think Tim Pierce has one as well. He talked about it in his video about amps.

[@8-tracktheater262]

It's the Supro/Valco steel guitar pick up in the bridge position that Ry Cooder turned us on to.

[@VictorRochaGaming]

Jeezus!!! That buckled my knees. Sep 17th at the Palace Theater in Los Angeles. I am so there.

[@bonnogeerse297]

One of the few that is truly connected with his instrument

[@carlosdeljunco8791]

This is soooo fabulous! I never get tired of listening to/watching this!

[@georgedavidson2024]

Just found this after discovering Blake through all the tracks he's has recently released with Pino, I am simultaneously very confused and extremely impressed.

[@Alsacoustics]

That pool your skating in profile picture is so rad!!

[@georgedavidson2024]

@@AlsacousticsI wish it was me, but it ain’t! Search KZbin for The Cinder Cone, there’s this guy who lives in a legit tree house and has a skate bowl on his property. Dude is living the dream

[@miaouew]

Blake has angels and demons living in his tone.

[@diremelbourne]

Keep coming back to this because it’s ridiculously great

[@ttv_neon7892]

fender, after all these years can we get another from him! cmon!

[@keitaro21]

Wow, it's a smart playing with a lot of feelings, thank you for this beautiful moment !

[@StylishEffectz]

I have to listen to this multiple times a day. I am in love with this tone and this song. Thankyou Blake you are god level

[@RyanMorsheadable]

Man, you know you're in for something special as soon as that dropped note hits (0:40).

[@alanjsph]

Delicious guitar tone 🤤 And everything else about this masterpiece is 💯 And the volume control with pinky 🤯

[@andyfid92]

Blows my mind that this isn't on 100 million views

[@thenewtowncryer]

true and sad in many ways, but a lot of really important people saw it and their exposure weighs heavier than the masses of light weights. It's an absolute timeless banger of a performance.

[@Gipskatten]

Everything about this performance is mind blowing!

[@ctbedders]

What a legend. Incredible tone and playing...

[@christopherh4109]

Speechless...life changing

[@ayylew]

I can't stop watching this.

[@kevinafflack]

A masterclass in touch, feel and dynamics!

[@njmikec]

oh, you bearded guys haven't been up to nothing. this is really good.

[@kevmanjones121]

How does this not have 35 million views?

[@kijijiallin]

He isn't singin' bout bitches and hoes using 14 different computer programs to play the song.

[@kevmanjones121]

D G Hahahah, alright man..

[@thatsphreshish]

One of the best intros of all time I'd say.

[@zackamania6534]

Eric Clapton was raving about this guy

[@Hypnosis-spl]

for good reason too blake is incredible musician! good you point me to where clapton talks about blake?

[@Hypnosis-spl]

thank you sir

[@katythekyng]

mills is god

[@stillwhistler1374]

Amazing. Sonically just gets deep into my soul.

[@NiSiochainGanSaoirse]

How can you NOT teach your kids the beauty of playing an instrument?! How could you be so selfish as to not imbue your offspring with the passion for creativity and ingenuity?! This is HOW we live. This is WHY we live. God bless you Blake.

[@alectorres8320]

Cant believe this vid hasnt gone mainstream popular in a society that’s in desperate need for originality and talent like this..there’s only 310k views on this so far and i think I alone have about 140 thousand of the share....sizeable dent but to each his own

[@trevorbarth]

3:55 gives me goosebumps every time

[@mikeyspikey001]

WOW that tone! Crunchy and super awesome! Love that fender dirty tubey sound! :)

[@atripa645]

this is what coco puffs tasted like in the 70's

[@mikehawk2148]

+atripa645 holy shit...

[@Robi634]

exactly

[@jaredwilliams2]

damn. nice.

[@StanleyCullerEsq.]

We need to be friends.

[@RobertSlover]

cocaine puffs are a hell of a drug man....

[@thenewtowncryer]

back for more. just keeps getting betteR. Thank yoU B.M.

[@anonymous_friend]

This guys great. Looking forward to a new album

[@josephpickard3108]

The tone is so good that i feel a bit sick. Those 68 Princetons are really something else. That franken-strat-tele sounds incredible with gold-foil pickups(?) too

[@SquareWaveSymphonies]

Man, I love that "dirt" in the sound around 3:55-4:00.

[@GusFu22]

That guitar tone is absolutely bonkers

[@adriansanchez28]

this way of playing its just absurdly great. danm.

[@guitar10144]

Tone King jeez this tone can kill someone

[@NiSiochainGanSaoirse]

It could kill me. I'd be a willing victim. Rich does not come close to defining this headspinning brilliance

[@mojomania101]

The one clip that you'll need to watch til the end. Everytime.

[@vitorlopescamargos129]

very original dynamics, great sound, jaw dropping

[@chadrickbasedman987]

This tone got me feeling some sort of way

[@dennisschell5543]

Wow....speechless! Love it!

[@chang3558]

I’m so high and I’m listening to this chilling in my dads farm☘️☘️🐂🐂

[@1971stratocaster]

Heart melter all the way Blake...

[@proodoodaboochoo]

the way he playing the volume knob while hes playing. i had no idea. he manually does his own tremelo!!!

[@ThomasBuchel1]

AWSOME sound!!! and of course playing!

[@frankenstrat78]

What is this wizardry?

[@rustyratmuddler]

Deadly tune!

[@Stallnig]

I never smashed that like button so hard before!

[@McStevus]

This guy is incredible!!!

[@jherwig]

The way he says "pretty baby" seems almost as difficult as the guitar stuff

[@ianthecook]

As a croc-wearing (I really am a cook) open G guitarist myself, I've got a new hero. Touch of the Supertramps about the staccato picking riffs, but the big tones gave me one hell of a warm fuzzy head rush.

[@redfir946]

this is awesome on so many levels

[@Douploop]

Nobody can handle that, just thank you

[@flowersafeheart]

Thanks to the wonderful toy that is Spotify I discovered this amazing artist today. Read his bio and it's really impressive, including turns out he produced the beautiful Sound and Color by Alabama Shakes. He has a really cool music video too full of very subtle visuals and sound and the phrase "sound and color" kept going through my head watching it...so subtle and sensitive it made my skin feel stroked. Also there are excellent comments below.

[@MrBilor1978]

If you had to compare taste, talent, musicality and the way of playing an electric guitar with a mountain - this is Mount Everest. End.

[@Wicksguitarshopofficial]

Why this has no more than 1.5 views is absolutely insane to me

[@robertozoffoli9880]

Look the pinky on his right hand around the volume knob!

[@OnDaBeatBoy]

can't stop watching this amazing

[@oliverparkes1050]

Mesmerised