FULL - “Crossroads Guitar Duel” - Steve Vai, Ry Cooder (FREE TAB)

[@HueyRocks23]

Holy shit. I have owned the Steve Vai "Elusive Light and Sound" album and you hit those notes. The first time I ever saw this scene in "Crossroads", I did not believe that it was possible to play it on guitar.

[@dime4ever101]

The slide song on the outro has always been one of my favorite parts of that movie, when willie salutes the devil and Eugene plays a kind of laugh on the guitar. They really showcase the emotions of the instrument in this movie. Especially with feelin bad blues too. Ry Cooder is one of the best

[@richmonksgtr]

The fact that you played Eugene’s Trick Bag on a replica “Green Meanie” means that you know what Steve played it on. Brilliant.

[@Person-cv9dj]

No thats a jem not the green meany

[@Xaion6]

@@Person-cv9dj I didn't want to be a dick but as a Jackson guy, I know whats up. Right colors tho!

[@yourlocalryan]

@@Person-cv9dj it’s a jem version of the green meanie

[@Person-cv9dj]

@@yourlocalryan no its the first version of the jem in lochness green

[@Person-cv9dj]

@@Xaion6 i like jackson too and they have done a version of the jem but this is an orginal or a 30th anniversary jem in lochness green

[@vaibanez17]

Finally the full duel is covered by someone. This is amazing, awesome job.

[@umutcan51500]

You nailed even the mistakes.

[@jazzram_]

Lmao

[@viperregained69420]

I'm very good at nailing the mistakes

[@pickaxepals9668]

@@viperregained69420 I'm so good I make it all mistakes

[@briangisler1981]

This is probably the greatest thing I ever saw on KZbin. Awesome brother!! Totally Awesome!! CrossRoads Is My all time favorite movie. Watched it 5 times and could watch it another 5 times.

[@markusantonio4866]

Steve should see this. Vai did a great job with the acting, nothing like him in real life.

[@colinstanhouse6663]

😂

[@tamastardy6788]

Steve did quite bad job acting that he can not play the final lick :D

[@reforma720]

Arlen Roth should see this as well, he played Ralph Macchio's part behind the scenes.

[@Shayne_Mushin]

It’s funny that you should put it that way. He plays guitar genuinely- and that is his role in the film. He acts the same way on stage as he did in this movie. He’s so connected to his instruments that he makes all these facial expressions and stuff, and his other mannerisms are just like when u see him in concert

[@mikemc5221]

@Budgie Cat yeah if you want boring as hell yeah I get that guy

[@thescriptwriter824]

You got the Mojo-hand, the Louisiana voodoo charm! The Winning Boys Magic! I like the facial expressions you put in there too, well played!

[@michaelponce7326]

Dude you're truely incredible and your tone is equally incredible

[@josevillarreal4897]

Thank you Mike for your support 🙏🏻

[@semblanceofmagic4760]

@@josevillarreal4897 but seriously, that tone makes me feel something deep

[@youhavenothingifyoudonthav9895]

Yes tone is almost identical .

[@TheGuitologist]

Cool video.

[@josevillarreal4897]

Thank you my friend 🙏🏻

[@michaeldefrancisco7442]

@@josevillarreal4897 steve vai sucks, he plays noise not guitar

[@josevillarreal4897]

@@michaeldefrancisco7442 ahh I love the internet.

[@NamelessGhoul0403]

@@michaeldefrancisco7442 thats why hes millionair and your hatin on the internet goodjob!

[@arthung2]

Wonderful re-creation of a truly iconic movie scene. Your playing is incredible. Even had the jacket removal and guitar drop!

[@jazzram_]

The drop was painful

[@411byrd]

I agree, Excellent work.

[@groundef]

When you duplicate or cover something and post it, it should be as good or in a different kind of musical artistic style. This is not even close to Steve Via’s playing or tone, and it’s almost 40 years later.

[@Trains-With-Shane]

You even did the intros!! Nobody does that!! I love this! I always loved that delta blues train intro at 3:24! Absolutely flawless!

[@josevillarreal4897]

Thank you 🙏🏼

[@deathengine]

thank you for taking me back to my 17 year old self in 1986 - when this movie came out - and sitting here in awe of an amazing performance!!! I think for most - but certainly for me - it was my first introduction to Steve Vai! You did an AMAZING job!!!

[@josevillarreal4897]

Thank you for the kind words. My first introduction to Steve Vai as well. My guitar teacher played it for our guitar class and everyone was gathered around the TV just completely awe struck. That moment has always stayed me. Thanks for the comment and take care!

[@anonymouszero9422]

You are an inspiration. When I first saw this movie I didn't think anyone could play guitar that good. I'm much older now but you showed me nothing is impossible and if you practice you can be great. I have high respect for you young man and your talent. Brought tears to my eye listening to you. I wish you great success.

[@josevillarreal4897]

Aw man thank you so much for your kind words. Made my day. Thank you and happy shredding 🎸

[@Fernando-rb1cb]

Crossroads is on my Top 10 best movies of all time. You put a smile on my face. Thank you from Brazil

[@josevillarreal4897]

Thank you Fernando for the support 🙏🏻

[@scottwestern]

Your wide-eyed expression at 0:48 is priceless 😄 Great full duel. You nailed the performance and Steve Vai's tone. 🎸

[@ZEGO24x]

Holy Shit, this was absolutely phenomenal... EVERY aspect of it... Hope Steve has seen it...

[@josevillarreal4897]

Thanks man appreciate it 🙏🏻

[@MichaelEdwards2]

absolutely brilliant, i can hear the nuances with the differences and this what's makes this so real. Remember this was done in a studio with a lot more takes than you. You pulled it off mate well done

[@richlabombard6780]

Incredible. I cannot imagine the skill it took to put this together.

[@Xaion6]

As a Jackson guy.. you make me want that Butler model bad my friend. Sweet chops, a deserving guitar for a deserving player!

[@badkarma1459]

I saw this movie in 1986, pre-internet, and was always amazed by this sequence. I found the MP3s in the napster days, and I'm so glad others with more musical talent than me had the drive to recreate this. It has been one the greatest chase pieces, and both guitarists were so talented. Bravo, and thank you.

[@Bsquared1972]

Well done! First time I've seen anyone attempt everything in the scene. Enjoyed it!

[@josevillarreal4897]

Thank you my friend 🙏🏻

[@skullbusta]

hello bro, you know that I liked that cover you did too much and I would like to know if you have your tablatures, I would do anything to have them and be able to play that duel of guitars, you would make me happy with that, since I am going to play it in my high school along with another guitarist and I would like to know if you have the tabs. Thanks in advance

[@thebreeze12]

Jose that was awesome!! Like Taller said when you took the jacket off that was killer. Plus the tone you got on the green Jem was spot on!!

[@josevillarreal4897]

Thank you my friend! I appreciate the support 🙌🏻

[@JustAdude291]

I don't know how anybody could dislike this video? Fantastic playing brother!

[@Tvpc1971]

Awesome job bro! Well done. That's one of my favorite movie endings of all time.

[@markush4369]

Don't think I've ever seen anyone do the entire thing! Great job! The best piece of guitar music in any movie ever and you nailed it!

[@drop830]

Dude what an amazing job you did on this. Excellent. You should be proud.

[@dongordoofthegalletas]

You've saved the universe! And saved us all from tears, at 9:43. Awesome job! 🤘

[@josevillarreal4897]

Lol thanks Don 🙌🏻

[@vondragonnoggin]

This was absolutely amazing! Who taught you to play like that? Legba? The fact that you did Macchio’s last part where he wins with a Steve Vai guitar was a brilliant touch. Were you inspired by the movie when younger? I know I was. I was 18 when that movie came out and had been playing a mere three years. One of the best guitar duels in a movie ever. You recreated it perfectly. Even down to the looks they gave each other. That’s some dedication. You will go far young man. Can’t thank you enough. The nostalgia hit me like a freight train. 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@josevillarreal4897]

Thank you my friend. Yes huge inspiration. My high school luckily had a guitar class and my teacher was playing the last scene of the movie for the class. He had a little TV on a huge stage and we were all gathered around this little TV with our jaws to the floor. Couldn’t believe what we were hearing. Thanks for the support 🙌🏻

[@sarahcahlik0u8me]

Legba? He done changed his name to Scratch....🔥

[@gw2031]

Absolutely brilliant mate,,really cheered me up !! The liquid tone on the Jackson guitar was outstanding !! Thanks dude !!

[@weonboard9430]

Your playing is just as amazing as your guitar collection. That Jackson and Jem is some sick guitars.👌

[@leonardwoodsii4348]

SHEESH!! AGREED, The fact that you played all that, from that beyond amazing duel from one of my favorite movies of all time is something special man! Amazing job! Long live Crossroads baby!

[@EmmyGuitar]

This is incredible!! On top of the amazing playing, your tones are awesome! Not to mention that Jackson! 🤘🏻✨🎸

[@500erider]

Yeah, THAT Jackson !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@colinstanhouse6663]

Absolutely amazing The Crossroads ending was phenomenal ! Great job brother

[@AdamTheEvangelist24]

Take a bow brother!!! I've owned that scene as one of the best pieces of art to come out of that wickedness known as hollywood. So the fact that you took it serious and enjoyed it enough to teach yourself every part proves it was art. I have shown it to as many people as I could just to get them to broaden their horizons and tip their cap at the mastery on display by Vai. So, good on ya my friend that you have pulled off what I have never actually seen anyone else even dare to try, every part all at once. Blessings from our creator the Lord Jesus Christ for blessing you with the anointing to rock that scene and inspire others to aim high like you did. They will find out that they are more gifted and prepared to succeed than they ever dreamed! 🛐✝️😇🙏🖐️👏

[@AnaLiBox]

AMAZING WORK .. thanks for doing this, first time i see it done out of the movie !!!

[@josevillarreal4897]

Thanks man 🙏🏻

[@chadmesser9420]

You have no idea how this movie is impacted my life and how many times I've watched it and you nailed it 🚀🚀🚀🚀🚀🚀🚀🚀

[@josevillarreal4897]

Thank you my friend. Me too. Changed my life. Take care 🎸🎸

[@ShoeManReview]

Awesome that you didn't leave out the volume swells!!! Great job!

[@Mat-wu2sv]

Thank God no guitars were harmed! 😅 Hats off, keep rockin’ on 🤘🎸

[@ickick-jz7pt]

Keep these videos coming man.best cover on the web

[@PeteG0429]

“Way to go Daniel-ah-son” - RIP Mr Miyagi

[@jazzram_]

Cobra Vai

[@mattnorton2780]

Wow. That's fantastic. I've watched that scene 1000s of times but it's great to see it actually played. Great tone. Thank you so much!

[@gangrenebob7281]

Wow 🔥🔥🔥 What a trip down memory lane. That was awesome. 👏

[@perkins1439]

Bravo man my hat's off to you you got to be one of the best guitar players on the planet to do that I love the Crossroads movie in the morning sounds like, "victory""

[@lamarpye]

Absolutely incredible…….it kills me when I see great talent like this go unnoticed for the most part, and the majority of the musicians filling stadiums couldn’t hold a candle to this guy

[@josevillarreal4897]

Thanks Lamar. I appreciate your kind words 🙏🏻

[@DechantMusic]

COOL. You even nailed all the subtle things like Steves wide vibrato etc.LOVE IT!

[@josevillarreal4897]

Thank you brotha! All the best for the new year.

[@everythingbobbywolfe]

Ridiculous that you don't have more subs. It's criminal

[@TheKissfan67]

That was awesome!!! Major props to you for pulling that off!!!!

[@josevillarreal4897]

Thank you brotha 🙏🏻

[@o.w.dobbins6927]

I've been playing for longer than I can remember now and I know how much HARD work and practicing goes into playing this, especially how you did it, damn near note for note!! You're are an exception to great guitarists out there and I enjoyed the hell out of this video! Thanks for sharing this....GREAT!!😊😊🎉🎉

[@josevillarreal4897]

Thanks for the support 🙏🏻

[@islamabouelata6575]

Daaamn you naaailed iiiit, that was PERFECT in every way! Very well done!

[@johnm.4655]

1:16 Love that long Vai style run! Sounds a little like something Yngwie would play. And, you really nail Vai's playing style from 2:25 onwards. Some of his all time best guitar phrasing ever in my opinion.

[@RichardFitzDublin]

My mind has officially been blown my friend. I can only imagine the number of hours practice and preparation you put into the making of this video! Congrats. I watched every second of it with my mouth wide open. That movie Crossroads was one of my first and favourite movies to feature guitarists. I still have it on VHS! I genuinely never thought I’d see someone nail that whole scene from start to finish. When I was a kid starting to play I was convinced it was CGI or something!! Thank you. This video made my day and brought back heartwarming memories. 👏 👏 👏

[@josevillarreal4897]

Thank you so much for the kind words 🙏🏼 I appreciate the support

[@David-sx7on]

Love it 🎸🔥🤘 I remember the moment Vai took of his jacket and started to smoke Ralph Macchio...but we all see now how that ended. Great playing and eye for detail. Beautiful guitars as well.

[@stuartcordy677]

Nailed it ! Wow, Mr Vai would be humbled by your playing. First time I’ve seen anyone match and even exceed the original. Bravo Sir, I am in awe 🙏👏👏👏

[@josevillarreal4897]

Thanks so much man!

[@kurtc7290]

Job very well done cover this entire duel! Your tone on both guitarists is really ear pleasing - especially like the bluesy bits. Great use of pinch harmonics, effects, slide, and tremolo... so much to cover!👍👍

[@officialbasura]

the amount of dedication to little details other than the guitar bits is A+ lmao I loved every minute of this. That movie, especially the guitar duel scene was truly one of the many awakening moments for me growing up. Awesome job dude

[@josevillarreal4897]

I forgot to put black tape over the Jackson logo 😂 but thank you for the comment and I agree! This movie changed my life as well. ✌🏻❤️

[@MochaDaisy8645]

Wow! Very nicely played. I never knew about “Fried Chicken”. It’s too bad that scene didn’t make it to the final draft of the film but I think it actually makes sense in terms of the script and the sequence of scenes. Not sure if this is accurate but that classical part that ended the duel was supposedly a solo violin piece composed by Nicolo Paganini, whom had also been rumored to have sold his soul to the Devil for fame and fortune. The thing I found hilarious was that the character Eugene was from Long Island, NY. Vai was actually from Long Island

[@botz72]

So is Ralph Macchio. Crazy

[@MochaDaisy8645]

Holy crap! I knew R Macchio was from somewhere near NYC but not Long Island like his character. Isn’t Wikipedia magical? Oddly enough, Eugene was a teenage music student but in reality, Vai and Macchio are very close in age. Very cool gator photo there, bud

[@sohanraoys5537]

That was some incredible details man! The tone was bang on and the notes were like nails stuck to the wall. Plus the little acting was light hearted. Awesome playing bro! 🔥

[@TiagoSantos-yo6er]

lal nice guitar bro! red Jackson like a Steve vai film

[@josevillarreal4897]

Thank you Tiago for the support!

[@SidGeeza]

so many good memories from something so awesome back in the day - great job by the way , you played it better than i used to

[@baltazarguzman9309]

Eres el mejor hijito DTB mucho , tu abuela Amparo

[@josevillarreal4897]

Gracias abuela ❤️😘

[@jessehemphill4658]

Few people know about the first part, I used to have the Vai cd and often have wished it was in the movie. Thank you for including it!

[@karloskarlos6386]

Parabéns. .Pelo seu trabalho. .toca muito nossaaaaaaaaaaa. ..igual os solos do filmes. .professor tem como você me passar algumas rachaduras destes solos Lindos sou Fã do Steve Vai..karros Brasil sp..interior. .

[@jamiehaigh1707]

All dislikes were from harmonica players!

[@tytaylor8525]

THAT WAS FUCKING INSANE!!!!! WOW!!!! I'M AWE STRUCK!!!! TRULY AWE STUCK!!!! THANK YOU!!!!

[@josevillarreal4897]

Thank you Ty! 🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@user-xm4nt0771]

Молодец''' Главное, благодаря этому парню и его исполнению мы смогли услышать ту часть игры Стива, которую он играл в момент прихода в зал и до сих пор мы слышали только концовку. Спасибо огромное!!! В 1986 мне было 15, а вот наш герой-исполнитель, которого мы только что, имели честь услышать, наверное ещё не родился))) И от этого данное видео вышло ещё круче! Браво, Маэстро!!)❤

[@JAYDUBYAH29]

Pandemic. Quarantine. Making use of time and isolation. That took a lot of work! 🙌🔥

[@michaelpreston7472]

Incredibly well done my brother from top to bottom. And pulling out the Meanie was genius. Kudos!

[@josevillarreal4897]

Thank you so much!!

[@waceybegaye8778]

7:05 you forgot to bow 🙏🙌 lol

[@marcaustin]

My guy - this is AMAZING. Fantastic work !!

[@albertmurillo7522]

"This boy can play"

[@julianforest2819]

Super impressed about the amount of work and talent it took to create all the parts ! Amazing and you especially got that elusive tone on the red guitar for vais Rock parts . Never expected someone to do every part...! Great work sir 🙂

[@josevillarreal4897]

Thank you 🙏🏻

[@julianforest2819]

Super welcome I subscribed too .

[@prontogameplays6158]

perfect!!!!!

[@lonewarrior1549]

Amazing video to see this recreated in its entirety. My favorite guitar scene of all guitar scenes, "The Head Cutting Duel." Outstanding talent and prowess of the six string gunslinger's. Bravo 👏

[@simonmontenegro181]

7:28 XD

[@megatonhammer4723]

this is probably my fav movie/music scene of all time. I already digged 80s rock and heavy metal at the time but nothing prepared me for this showdown which introduced me to the epitome of a Rock God guitarist. Thank you and you nailed it perfectly!

[@josevillarreal4897]

Thank you my friend 🙏🏻

[@adrianulicesfuentesc..3301]

👍👈🤝🇲🇽

[@vincent7160]

Absolutely spot on dude!! This is my favorite movie of all time! So i knw you did it justice!! Great playing!!

[@blawruk]

Spot on, even @9:02 when Jack Butler stumbles just a bit for the first time. Great job!!

[@josevillarreal4897]

Thank you!!

[@garenray1762]

Not too many people could do this, Vai & Cooders work, & one person doing it all. BAD ASS, man: EXCELLENT work.

[@josevillarreal4897]

Thanks man I appreciate it 🙏🏻

[@peterfois2012]

What a great job…love the playing on Steve’s run into the death E chord towards the end…done to perfection…you are Eugene’s bag of tricks!

[@leemackay888]

Love that you took of your jacket before the monster vai run !!! Just like the movie!! Awesome vid man!

[@josevillarreal4897]

Thank you 🙏🏻

[@chriswalker4721]

Loved the pick up changes at the end of Eugenes Trick Bag, great attention to detail

[@josevillarreal4897]

Thank you Chris 🙏🏻

[@charlescooper7951]

Holy moly that's amazing great job dude

[@josevillarreal4897]

Thanks brotha 🙌🏻

[@gc1362]

I love that you even did the f*** ups at the end... great video, great playing

[@Mr.PeabodyateU2]

Good work , favorite music scene of any movie, I learned the Vai parts over the years, never messed with slide, think I might have to start messing with one , explore something different on the guitar, 40 year's of playing and I've never picked up a slide..

[@despondent3440]

Great vid. Thanks for posting

[@tnmusicman1]

Aw man……..what a great recreation of such a classic piece of film. Guitar playing was amazing!! I have tried to get this on guitar and i cannot do it so congrats to you !! Congrats on your tone being pretty darn close to what was originally played.

[@jpducati916]

Incredible! I and the Vai guitar community salute you! 🤘

[@josevillarreal4897]

Thank you 🙏🏻

[@tianjay]

That was unbelievable, such a huge amount of work to recreate and incredible tones for all parts! Congratulations and thanks!

[@josevillarreal4897]

Thank you Tian. I appreciate the kind words 🙏🏻

[@leskiki]

Oh man, what an outstandind job you did! Simply awesome, going to try to pick up my jaw now

[@josevillarreal4897]

Thank you my friend! I appreciate your support 🙏🏻

[@RCHeath]

Outstanding

[@abmusician5970]

Man! Im so in aww right now this is by far the best I’ve seen on KZbin. Respect sir. I salute you. What a performance

[@josevillarreal4897]

Thank you brotha!!

[@drebock3454]

You did a great work man!!!! love your video!! is the most closer sound to the movie that i ever heard, beautifully played and beautiful guitars!. You gained a new suscriber, regards from Mexico!!

[@mck974]

That was awesome! Thanks

[@johncarlo6661]

Some people are really so talented, and the rest is hard work and passion. Beautiful

[@christophersmith2608]

Alli can say is EPIC!! truly epic !! , I remember when this when it came out, I was 10 years old and knew then that I needed a guitar for Christmas that year !!

[@xterra67]

Awesome my man!!!

[@bigcountrytruckingextraord3548]

I closed my eyes several times and could literally see the movie. Great rendition my friend!

[@josevillarreal4897]

Thank brotha! I appreciate your support.