Billie Jean - Michael Jackson // Fingerstyle Guitar Solo

[@GarethEvansYT]

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[@ayushgarg2023]

Amazing, fantastic arrangement. As always great work Gareth! Sending good vibes!

[@theevilgoat3263]

O

[@sarahbrodman6328]

Another one bites the dust - Queen

[@jonathankelly9484]

Do broken halos by chris stapleton

[@frevryngrocks9346]

Love it! Thank you!🙂

[@adam_a923]

For those who don't understand this playstyle: This is extremely difficult to do. The amount of patience, coordination, timing, practice and beating your head against the wall to make sure every note and progression is on point is time consuming. Props to you for this video and arrangement. You've earned my sub.

[@Harold046]

The playstyle itself isn't extremely difficult. It's pretty simple stuff actually, and if you get a good teacher, it's the first thing you'll learn after the basics. At least that's how it went for me. This arrangement seems pretty accessible too: seems pretty easy to coordinate, at the very least. And I'm not criticizing, quite the contrary: this guy sells tabs and scores for people who are obviously going to be less skilled than he is (like me, for instance), and he managed to make an arrangement for Billie Jean that's both very accurate and reasonably simple. That requires skills far beyond simply playing guitar.

[@StefanGBucher]

@@Harold046 "Pretty simple stuff." Oh boy... yeah... 🙄Maybe once you've done it for years and years. I've been learning just basic fingerstyle with a teacher for the past two years (after a few years of strumming), and dude... it is HARD to get your fingers to cooperate. Even Tommy Emmanuel and Mark Knopfler say, "It's not easy to pick up. Gotta be patient!" This right here is decidedly not simple stuff. Except for you, of course. 🙄

[@Harold046]

​@@StefanGBucher Not just me. My whole country. We don't even have a word for "fingerstyle" in my language : we just call it "playing the guitar" :D ! Imagine how puzzled I was when I realized that english-speaking-people called that "a technique", and even had a name for it ! Where I'm from, it's not a technique, and kids at music school learn it first, right after the basics, and years before they learn strumming (which is pretty much a single-lesson thing). I'm not saying that it's easy either. Takes a few years to pick up. My point is that this level of difficulty is pretty much what you should expect when picking up any instrument. If you don't do fingerstyle, then you're as much of a guitarist as someone who can only play the piano with one hand is a pianist.

[@arno3417]

I strongly advise you to check alip ba ta channel, you would see how 'black or white ' played in a differrnt level of fingerstyle mode, bro!!!

[@ilRagazzojonicoTM]

Really? .. i thought it Was simple.

[@essienedim2843]

At first, I thought there was a looper somewhere, but on closer inspection, I noticed that you were actually playing that walking bass line as well as the solo parts simultaneously. Hats off man!🙌🏾🙌🏾

[@GarethEvansYT]

Yeah, some people in the comments don't believe it, but it's true. This can all be done with one pair of hands 🙌

[@angellotomic]

Me too

[@MC-8]

​@GarethEvansYT you're incredible. I really love this!

[@ArbufcAkhmetov]

Hello! I am from Russia. I watch you lessons, in 2013 years old. Me was 14 years old in 2013. And I learn more music or finger style, for you video. Now me 22, and I see you video and learn new music. Very Great Teacher in you tube. Thank you! Sorry i m bad speak English. От души спасибо, как говорят по русски.

[@enlightenedidiot9552]

The musicians on YT these days are absolutely INCREDIBLE. And there are SO MANY...

[@senzanome7801]

True!!!

[@Sam-kh8qo]

No. They were beasts before youtube. Not THESE DAYS.

[@schumanncombo]

they was always great. there was just no internet to explore these ...

[@enlightenedidiot9552]

@@schumanncombo Of course you are right, but it's great to see them :)

[@mattterrell7890]

True story. But one deciding factor is can they write and perform their own music is what makes u great. And not saying anything about this guy. Just I know tyere are alot of beast musicians stuck in their garage cuz they Cant write their own music

[@tsabrendan]

This is so good it’s almost hard to believe your eyes and ears

[@Alisonn2]

This is the best sounding fingerstyle arrangement for this song

[@kevingill648]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/h3apoICiit6GZ7c

[@michaeljmccurdy9449]

As good as this is, Naudo's version might be another level up (the video where he's sitting in front of a restaurant).

[@theEx0du5]

What a groove. Captured the original in all its swagger.

[@tannerjablowski3192]

This was even better than I expected. I’m so jealous that you can do that

[@Ryan_Parmelee]

It's super impressive but really it just takes a bunch of practice. I got about 80% as good as this after about five years of practice. It's all about learning one technique at a time and combining them.

[@tbhdqx]

@@Ryan_Parmelee is there any tutorial video of this solo? I really want to play this one, fkcing cool

[@rlucif]

@@tbhdqx there is actually Check his Patreon

[@abidfarooqui4899]

Best guitar arrangement of this song I have ever heard. Man the coordination and timing all those things ... incredible.

[@DaneInTheUS]

That's ... genius. That's all I've got. Incredible.

[@CasperLCat]

Wow-the walking bass line at the same time as the melody and chord accents - this is so much harder than it looks, and it already LOOKS damn near impossible! Fantastic.

[@rexoid0800]

If you like this you should check out Adam Rafferty's version which i suspect this was based on. kzbin.info/www/bejne/iZq7dKx_iLaGmqc

[@Ryan_Parmelee]

It's super impressive but really it just takes a bunch of practice. I got about 80% as good as this after about five years of practice. It's all about learning one technique at a time and combining them.

[@DaniMacYo]

Wow I can’t imagine how hard this must be to do. Congratulations. MJ would be proud.

[@DanielKnapp-fb6nk]

The man is gifted and inspirational!

[@mariagill5183]

Brilliant guitar playing. Exactly the way to honor Michael Jackson's unrivalled talent. Thank you

[@home-daddy-slice9697]

Michael Jackson touched children. Scarring them for life. I guess you could call that unrivalled talent...

[@mariagill5183]

@@home-daddy-slice9697 if you say so tabloid junkie... baa baa

[@prefix253]

@@home-daddy-slice9697 allegations are allegations, whether or not Michael Jackson did that shit isn't truly known but what is known is that Michael was one extremely talented and skilled artist.

[@rohitkundu2120]

I am sure you had to put several days into this 4m 49s video. This was beyond amazing.

[@osamabinladen824]

Check out Alexandr Misko's Billie Jean version, it's even more mindblowing and gorgeous.

[@niklaslindh2085]

@@osamabinladen824 or Kent Nishimura

[@diun69]

check alip ba ta for one take shooting.. use only 1 standard hp camera..

[@jmfingerstyle_]

This video is worth commenting! I really like how you do the bass accompanying the melody in a perfect time. You sound like an orchestra. Good job Gareth 😄

[@renielatienza9927]

This man deserves a million subscriber❤️

[@Terra-Incognlta]

I feel this is gonna be your greatest hit. The amount of effort you put in this is unbelievable.

[@ianklassen340]

An arrangement for Slow Dancing in a Burning Room would be amazing! Guus music did a fingerstyle arrangement but an actual lesson on a fingerstyle arrangement of that song would be incredible

[@Terra-Incognlta]

Check Eiro Nareth's cover.

[@MrR2WW]

@@Terra-Incognlta It's the best one.

[@private464]

WHY would 84 people gives this AMAZING solo a "thumbs down"??! It's EXACTLY as described and almost certainly the very BEST they ever heard!!

[@Klont123]

You don’t understand because you aren’t aware how often touch their screens by accident.

[@josephsylvan6511]

Hoping for atleast a million views and likes on this...insane play as always... Can't wait to try the tutorials for this❤️❤️❤️

[@Mr.DMZ.]

This guy.... He's soooooo talented. I love learning from him. Rock it dude!

[@GarethEvansYT]

Thanks dude 👍

[@gmanmtb]

I laughed out loud when... DO YOU NEED THE TABS? popped up. Nah bro all good just tell me the key.

[@simsey33]

😂😂

[@davidh.8798]

literal lol

[@kushagra9792]

My guitar watches this video when I'm not home

[@Igwe_Godspower]

Same 🤣

[@noway905]

Ahhhhhhhhhhaaaaa! Your killing me! 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@gianlucabrizio9237]

😂

[@MrKrish288]

Absolutely marvellous and out of this world melody and rendition. No words to express the bliss

[@maxnoish]

Such a complete and fine arrangement, Sir.

[@jxter]

By far you're best yet. Absolutely insanely good. Can't tell you how long I've been listening over and over to this ❤️

[@123jozef]

You can either start by taking guitar lessons specifically for "fingerstyle" guitar... or... learn everything you can in general over a 40 year span.... by the time you've been avidly playing and accomplished for 40 years, you will just sit back and appreciate this. If you want to play along, it's not even issue. There are many levels of musicianship. Remember how both Eddie Van Halen and Elton John could play ANYTHING they heard and play it right back note-for-note first time. True story. Many of us can do this. If you are born and raised in an extremely musical family, and even more so with some type of percussion, this is your gig right here. It pays pretty decently... the only thing... you have to practice daily... all those years and even after you learn this stuff. Like martial arts or any other type of art, it's a LIFETIME venture, but don't ever look or listen to this as something that is impossible. It should be fun and easy... once you have reached that 'advanced' or 'accomplished' level. Check out some violinists sometime. It's so easy to see and hear who the truly great musicians are... just like anything else, those with special skills always stand out....

[@alejandroleguizamo7722]

Absolutely amazing. The percussion, the melody, and the voice... all with one instrument and two hands. Bravo!

[@lumiere1086]

Wow. Awesome 👍. I really appreciate that Gareth Evans. Keep it up the good work.

[@ranjanneog7229]

1.2 k like 0 dislike.... You r amazing gareth.... No matter that you dont get views that you should got... I think there r not a single person who hates you.. everybody loves you❤️... i hope someday you'll get the fame that you should got way way before... one of your big fan from India 😊❤️

[@HeabyWasTaken]

Why my guitar doesn’t do this? :c Just kidding. Mind blowing arrangement, Gareth. You always manage to overcome yourself again and again. Love from Mexico 🇲🇽 ❤️

[@lumiere1086]

Me too from Philippines

[@rogerioxbicalho]

Parabéns! Essa é sem dúvidas nenhuma a melhor versão dessa música tocada no violão.

[@meninas2023]

It’s the best version that I’ve had see. Amazing. Congratulations.

[@MCurian]

Wow..wow..Nothing is impossible for this guitar magician

[@ribragg]

Fricken Excellent!!!

[@rmarques8156]

Best cover I've seen by far, considering the others that also play the beat and bass in sync with the chords! Props to you, mate!

[@MrYannin]

Gareth is so underrated, amazing solo.

[@nps-ddpsavinglives]

I have to say that is one of the most impressive renditions of a remake on acoustic I've ever seen!! very well done you are talented musician...

[@nancymarianik]

OMG!!!!!!!!!!! THIS GUY IS OUT OF THIS WORLD , Just WOW!!!

[@danturner6733]

This is just insane. I'm speechless. I cannot stop watching it. BRAVO.

[@reggieneer2684]

This is a hell of arrangement! So clean so good so lively, it’s so great I think will never be able to do that even if I spend the rest of my life playing Fingerstyle guitar.

[@melanieb5242]

Outstanding arrangement :))

[@chris-in-oceania]

Fantastic! What beautiful hands you have (as well as the superb playing)

[@felixlerouxmusic1159]

That's some serious level of skill right there...impressive, from a fingerpicker to another!

[@keithwolk]

Outstanding. Clean improv.

[@tejbergin6393]

What an arrangement!

[@ilovep1e2]

This cover was so good I finally decided to pick up my guitar and learn it. After 3 months of excruciating work and practice, I finally learned how to play the first 10 seconds 😒

[@corriedebeer799]

this arrangement has more voices than the san diego childrens choir

[@fabienf1175]

Amazing ! What is the body shape of this guitar? Grand auditorium or OM or? I looked at the web site but i found just dimensions. Thanks.

[@susantoprisyantoro8947]

Nice....nice playing of the Guitar

[@flamecrew9atroblox958]

Wow. I don't even see where some of these notes come from. Magic

[@EPmager]

That's proficient use of open string vocabulary for ya

[@DocRock1007]

She was more like a beauty queen from a movie scene I said don't mind, but what do you mean, I am the one Who will dance on the floor in the round? She said I am the one, who will dance on the floor in the round She told me her name was Billie Jean, as she caused a scene Then every head turned with eyes that dreamed of being the one Who will dance on the floor in the round People always told me be careful of what you do And don't go around breaking young girls' hearts And mother always told me be careful of who you love And be careful of what you do 'cause the lie becomes the truth Billie Jean is not my lover She's just a girl who claims that I am the one But the kid is not my son She says I am the one, but the kid is not my son For forty days and forty nights The law was on her side But who can stand when she's in demand Her schemes and plans 'Cause we danced on the floor in the round So take my strong advice, just remember to always think twice (Do think twice, do think twice) She told my baby we'd danced 'til three, then she looked at me Then showed a photo my baby cried his eyes were like mine (oh, no) 'Cause we danced on the floor in the round, baby People always told me be careful of what you do And don't go around breaking young girls' hearts She came and stood right by me Just the smell of sweet perfume This happened much too soon She called me to her room Billie Jean is not my lover She's just a girl who claims that I am the one But the kid is not my son Billie Jean is not my lover She's just a girl who claims that I am the one But the kid is not my son She says I am the one, but the kid is not my son She says I am the one, but the kid is not my son Billie Jean is not my lover She's just a girl who claims that I am the one But the kid is not my son She says I am the one, but the kid is not my son She says I am the one You know what you did, (she says he is my son) breaking my heart babe She says I am the one Billie Jean is not my lover Billie Jean is not my lover Billie Jean is not my lover Billie Jean is not my lover (don't Billie Jean) Billie Jean is not my lover Billie Jean is not my lover

[@MrMyCraft]

This is really insane Arrangements But gonna love it :)

[@danilohernandez2801]

Can I download the tabs to Guitar Pro? I don't see the arrangement in MySongBook. I have GP 7.5. Is Play-Guitar-Hits different from GP? Thanks for your time.

[@_____NICK_____]

Thank you for getting past the normal of what is normal.......you’re Awesome!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Keep em coming!!!!!!!!!

[@colinnuttall9579]

Gareth Evans you are a master at ‘spanking the plank.’ An inspiration to us all. Well done !

[@bhaskarsharma8437]

So smooth....

[@sanggoma]

I love your arrangements for creating grand sounds that are full of no gaps.😊❤

[@tiffanynguyen3508]

this is beyond amazing

[@Zhas777]

Sick arrangement, it's too good

[@imbarmstrong]

Ok, that's some next level skill. Amazing Base + Melody whilst maintaining the rhythm!

[@NerdAlert911]

This man is enjoying his playing. Always practicing. Thank you.

[@rafabalaguer9608]

Huge arrangement 🤯🤯

[@raybrennan7851]

Lovely playing thank you. Can I ask about the Celtic style capo. Where can I pick up one of those

[@GarethEvansYT]

Thalia capos, use the link in the description and it helps the channel if you end up buying something from them. Thanks dude

[@anshgora]

Now that's a whole new level. 😅

[@jhieverano9622]

I agree

[@jenjoseph9394]

Tell me ABOUT it man, that's something else.lol WOW.

[@CarlJohnson-ff6yb]

Can i get rhe tabs i cant buy it im broke

[@jerrygarcia7398]

Try Kent Nishimura out for size

[@samsonvaliaparambil4709]

Incredible ! Hats off.

[@digidyle]

Amazing technique - so good it looks almost impossible!

[@RishiRajJaiswal]

Sounds so good and fresh that i can't actually believe i am listening to it! Lots of love Gareth

[@nancymarianik]

Feeling exactly the same!!!

[@gabrielutinske1666]

There amount of dedication put into this love it

[@BlindHatchet]

That was fantastic!

[@AtulKaushal7]

Watching such capable guitarists encourages me to relearn guitar from scratch.

[@TomerBanyan94]

SUPER, as always!

[@dennisjohansson5716]

First time i see the complete arrangement of this song -truly awesome!

[@blacktion89]

What a treat for the ears, you can just feel all the hard work put into it. Wow!

[@lasshrugged]

This is crazy awesome! I've heard a lot of versions of this song arranged for fingerstyle guitar, but this arrangement is brings something new and fresh to the table.

[@atulbhandari1925]

You nailed it as always. ❤️

[@themolepro]

Holy smokes dude. That was sick. Loved the snare and bass rhythm you create while playing a ridiculous arrangement. Guitar goals!!!!

[@livianacolussi]

always beautiful work!!

[@kamarajm4106]

This tune is impossible to play in guitar, fantastic play❤🎉😮

[@guitarpro]

🙌Amazing arrangement Gareth! 👏🏽🎸

[@leegibson8186]

Serious muscle memory.Sir that was great.Thank you for posting.

[@jinorym8089]

That was an awesome arrgmnt bro..you balanced it all👏👏

[@GarethEvansYT]

Thanks Jinory

[@andukaruchiha4302]

Wow this is really good. So many layers handeled so well

[@sarahbrodman6328]

Wow Gareth just wow!!!!!!

[@jazziology]

wow .. no words 🖖🏼

[@Bluesguitarist1994]

He is the whole band playing the whole lines vocals bass harmony rhythm percussive. This is the no.1 fingerstyle cover of this song I meant that bro. I seen other acoustic guitar players not even close to this. I used to play guitar I'm 43 years old I started at 14 practice 10hours a day stinky no showers hold on to bathroom breaks lol 😂 I'm not very good at all compare to Gareth he's the OG 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉 thankyou mate this video made my day 👍 I think I will stick to learning recorder with hot cross buns than guitar

[@jackler4020]

Insane indeed. *Insanely AMAZING* ! You always find a way to top the last cover Gareth, and it's highly admirable. Good job!!

[@edestefanis]

Wow, this is an amazing guitar solo, Gareth!

[@EFIMMO]

*Insane arrangement © M. Jackson*

[@bindubinny7210]

I just wanna click the like button a thousand times ...So satisfying

[@shadowandbosco]

Very talented musician - I enjoyed the video very much

[@dr123hall]

One of the finest (not the best) finger pick/strum youtube examples!

[@jaysonrala8792]

Wowww! Greetings from Philippines🇵🇭

[@TommyLi-d2l]

wow so creative , sound so good

[@TheDomTremblay]

This arrangement is mindblowing, wow! Incredible work, thanks so much again for making this available!

[@johnbenedicksebastian8169]

Gareth's arrangements are getting better and better!

[@TommyLi-d2l]

wow sounds so good. creative

[@Lastronn1]

Génial, beau, ça parait si simple, quelle maîtrise, quelle fluidité....Merci