Guitar teacher REACTS: BRANDI CARLILE "Madman Across The Water" (SHOWSTOPPING Elton John Cover)

[@annmarie3573]

My very favorite current female artist! Adore her! Definitely go down this rabbit hole! Everything she touches is magical.

[@TennesseeYaya]

YES

[@rmleighton1]

Loved this song at 18. Still loving it at 68.

[@EightPieceBox]

The guitar player is Tim Hanseroth. His twin brother Phil is on the bass.

[@donjames5521]

The Hanseroths have been with Brandi for the past 20 years. They are both multi instrumentalists. That is what you call a well oiled machine. If you get the chance to see these guys in concert, DO NOT MISS IT!!!

[@punkguitar420]

If you've never listened to Elton John’s "Madman Across the Water" album front to back, please do yourself a favor!

[@LA-zc9rg]

Absolutely! What a phenomenal lp, bought MATW lp when I was 12 in ‘71. My son discovered it in the high school and immediately loved it some 40 years later. Good music transcends time!

[@Peter-rl4nc]

yes a great album

[@jbranum3087]

The Mick Ronson outtake from the tumbleweed connection sessions is ridiculous. So good.

[@HolgerSteinmann]

Sung by Brandy, written by Bernie and Elton, arranged by the Twins. What could probably go wrong? Just great.

[@CorgiDaddy2]

I have been a Brandi Carlile fan since she was opening for the Indigo Girls back in 2008. I've seen her live on every tour. I'm seeing her at The Gorge this weekend. Guitar & Bass are covered by the twins, Phil and Tim Hanseroth. The drummer is Chris Powell.

[@dbegg29]

You have to watch her perform her song “The Joke”, its incredible!

[@8766pensfan]

Both the ACL and Grammys performances of that song is GOAT status. Would love to catch her live at some point.

[@ricksears3330]

Or find the The Story. One of my all time favorites. Keep the videos coming man, they are the highlight of my day.

[@skippy9659]

@@8766pensfan uhhh, yeah...see her live. Make it happen, she’s the best live act out there today. Solid. She is better live, believe it or not. And she’s an awesome human.

[@scottprice2776]

Brandi Carlile is my favorite contemporary artist and her band is as great as you think they are. Seeing them live is rock and roll Church

[@dbegg29]

@@scottprice2776 She’s truly incredible

[@johnbaker4666]

You really have to check out some of the original material her and the twins put together. They are a must see live band and great song writers as well.

[@Guitargate]

I CAN TELL!

[@lisasnow9147]

They’ve been live-streaming their albums through Veeps during quarantine and it’s been amazing!

[@folkfollower86]

@lisasnow I greatly enjoyed their fireside live stream. Now, very much looking forward to their upcoming live stream concert at The Ryman at the end of this month!

[@BrentBertolami]

I love that Michael doesn’t know that this is an Elton John song. Which is why it’s such an amazing composition. This is performed well yes but the song writing is all Elton on the piano.

[@ronrumsey3205]

Don't forget the amazing lyrics by Bernie Taupin!

[@TwoJakesAdventures]

Yes ! Thank you .

[@Ocrilat]

Lol yes. The original is amazing.

[@johnunderwood3132]

I didn’t realize that. But I think he thinks this is the original. No way. He’s had to hear of this song!

[@dhoch]

@@johnunderwood3132 I actually like to think he does not know the original. This makes it seem like he is hearing it for the very first time. His excitement is exactly how I feel with this version. There are elements in this song with are entirely unique to Brandi and the Twins.

[@dpa103304]

Don’t forget that Bernie Taupin wrote all those incredible lyrics. This was also my intro to Brandi and the twins.

[@lisasnow9147]

Reading the comments and seeing others appreciating and being turned on to Brandi and the twins makes my heart so happy! I’ve been obsessed with them!

[@nancyd3755]

Same!!!!!

[@MeganPraz]

That's a Paul Buckmaster arrangement for sure! What I like about Brandi's version is that she takes the best of the Elton John Madman Across the Water album strings version and combines it with the Mick Ronson guitar version. Incredible performance!

[@melissatyree566]

Rest in musical peace mick ronson, lovely guitarist for Bowie and others...❤

[@skippy9659]

If you do one thing in your life, it’s see the Brandi Carlile band live. Seriously that good.

[@jeremydean6320]

Brandi and her band are just THE best!

[@Guitargate]

SO GREAT

[@TheWriterNW]

Brandi Carlile is sooooo underrated! She is such a POWERHOUSE!

[@KennyVeed]

The solo section breakdown. As someone who's currently working through the first two levels on Guitargate, I would've only been moderately impressed by this song. After Michael's breakdown though, when the solo played all the way through, I got sooo pumped up watching/listening to the band's cohesion. I got that live performance energy, wishing I was there to see this set in-person. THANKS MICHAEL FOR MAKING THESE VIDEOS 🙏🙏🙏

[@danielmcbride2375]

I made the comparison years ago about Brandi doing this song is like a mountain getting hit with a feather and crumbling. She's a monster of talent. They killed this song. Your face at the end when they end the jam and went back to the slow groove.... classic.

[@Guitargate]

YES!

[@danielmcbride2375]

@@Guitargate got a song for ya.... Ben Howard... oats on the water

[@dhoch]

Michael, I love your reaction to this incredible rendition of a classic hit. That is the way we did it in the early 70's!! This performance takes me back to the time when bands could just blow you away with the music.

[@Hittman1]

I saw Brandi live last year in Salt Lake before the pandemic broke out. Awesome show, My last live one. Been a long time fan. She's had the same band for as long as I have been listening to her. The bass and guitarist are brothers, twins I believe. Phil and Tim Hanseroth, respectively. They do three part harmonies with Brandi like nobodies business. Tanya Tucker opened the show, who was also fantastic.

[@annmarie3573]

Brandi co-produced and co-wrote Tanya's come back album recently with Shooter Jennings. It's excellent too!

[@joeblankenship377]

I saw her last year too, pre-pandemic, at the Ryman in Nashville. Blew me away. And Courtney Barnett opening was an awesome bonus.

[@Havron12345]

There is a completely acoustic version of Brandi performing this all acoustic on the Howard Stern Show -- one of the best acoustic songs I have heard.

[@jamesnielsen3906]

From your calling out the chords I am able to get a structure for the piano to play this song. Thank you. Your joy and enthusiasm for the composition and the musicians is palpable. You rock!

[@scfabrizio]

So happy you did this one! Brandi is amazing. It was so hard to pick just one of her songs. Might want to check out “The Joke” when you get a chance. Thanks Michael!

[@TruckinSongster]

Hey Michael! A lot of people were first introduced to Brandi Carlile by way of Anthony Bourdain! “The Story” was the theme song for his show, “No Reservations”! She also did an EPIC acoustic cover of Hello In There, on Stephen Colbert’s show following the passing of John Prine!! I highly suggest you check out that performance because it will reduce you to RUBBLE in mere seconds! Hands down, the BEST John Prine cover I’ve EVER heard!!!!!!!!

[@skippy9659]

Hey, how about her cover of Summer’s End...so raw...and sad.

[@TruckinSongster]

@@skippy9659 gotta go listen now! Thx

[@41Forethought]

The lead guitarist is Tim Hanseroth, the bass guitarist is his twin brother, Phil Hanseroth, and their long-time cellist is Josh Neuman. Brandi and The Twins have been playing and writing together since 1999 and, with Josh, form the band's core. Phil is also a fine lead guitarist; their recent live shows feature a "twintro," Phil and Tim playing an introductory dual lead overture to kick off the concerts.

[@laisla79]

Josh and Phil are both Brandi's brothers-in-law.

[@markbradford9984]

Michael, you just explained what Mick Ronson was doing on the original 1970 version. Thanks, love this version, your explanation makes it so approachable.

[@Guitargate]

Thx!!

[@gmur1]

Acoustic and electric. That version can only be found on the "chronicles" LP

[@Gabe-Maddie-Music]

Brandis voice and the yodel she can do is special and absolutely addicting. I stop anytime I hear her voice

[@TheAndersox]

It's definitely time for more Brandi Carlile. She's just incredible.

[@BobChristopher]

Well, we got our wish. Brandi is everywhere now! Love them!!

[@razorwork1]

I just binge watched nearly 5 hours of your videos and I see another one pop up. Yes please.

[@timothygrupp]

A very credible version of Elton's classic madman. The chaotic dissonance of the guitar solo very nicely covers some of Elton's manic piano work during the break. This was one of my favorite Elton tunes from his early 1970s productive period. Thanks!

[@rayclark6596]

It makes me feel so old when young folks don't recognize HUGE hits from the 70s. Elton John's composition with lyrics by Bernie Taupin from his forth album. Aside from the intro notes she is copying his arrangement to the letter. kzbin.info/www/bejne/pKKXe5Kka9uAj9E

[@timothygrupp]

@@rayclark6596 and to think this was his THIRD album release of 1971!!

[@cmiller6352]

@@timothygrupp Eleven releases in seven years, and 22 releases in twenty years. Empty Sky (1969) Elton John (1970) Tumbleweed Connection (1970) Madman Across the Water (1971) Honky Château (1972) Don't Shoot Me I'm Only the Piano Player (1973) Goodbye Yellow Brick Road (1973) Caribou (1974) Captain Fantastic and the Brown Dirt Cowboy (1975) Rock of the Westies (1975) Blue Moves (1976)

[@2ChukBuk]

That rhythm section is locked and loaded. Wow! The percussionist is superb.

[@Guitargate]

Superb.

[@timjodiehattery4085]

That’s Chris Powell - He was nominated for instrumentalist of the year in 2019 by some awards thing. I’ve seen them live four times and let me tell you- nothing compares. BEST.LIVE.CONCERT.EVER.. praying Red Rocks happens in September 2021!!!

[@mjx71]

Although this version is unbelievably good, it is a clever combination of both Elton John versions. The original widely know version with strings and the lesser known version without strings. The latter has Mick Ronson(David Bowie, Ian Hunter) on guitar. His guitar work is outstanding on it and as always inventive and ahead of its time especially hi s first solo. If you haven't listened to it YOU REALLY MUST in order to fully understand and appreciate this version.

[@emmanuelwolfmusic410]

your reactions brighten up my day, i love the way you react to songs, your so genuine, and its insatiable, keep going mate, from the uk.

[@2danandrews]

Okay okay, been watching off and on for a while. You went through some of my favorites, but this new band got me. Subbed

[@jls5984]

Hello Michael, This arrangement of this song is based entirely on the original song by Elton John on his 1971 album by the same name. In fact, the strings on this arrangement are also based pretty much exactly on Paul Buckmaster's orchestral arrangement on the original album. You may also like Davey Johnstone's acoustic guitar arrangement on the original album. The entire "Madman Across The Water" album is fantastic and probably my favorite album by Elton John check it out!

[@cmiller6352]

Madman is my favorite from what I call his “middle early period”. Not to be confused with Blue Moves from his “early middle period”. haha

[@michaelbledsoe1060]

The Les Paul, in the hands of skilled player, is a joy to hear. Entire band is top notch, thanks for sharing.

[@Guitargate]

Dude. He was outstanding!

[@scottthornton9403]

Best live show I've ever seen.

[@VonBluesman]

Brandi is a great artist. I last saw her at New Orleans Jazz Fest and she nailed her performance. You should listen to her Led Zeppelin covers, they are mind blowing amazing. Well actually everything she sings is fantastic. Her band is great too, the guitar and bass player are brothers and amazing players. Thanks for the video Michael.

[@Time4destinychannel]

Great enthusiastic support for sharing your views on cord’s Brandi plays along with the other’s in the sync in the band. “😊”

[@keithcroft9181]

"Dying day" is one of my favorite songs of hers!

[@annmarie3573]

Me too! Love that one!

[@wendellmarthers3519]

Her voice and it fits perfectly

[@lifewarrior1]

Thanks!

[@Guitargate]

Thx so much!

[@delmacgirls]

as a huge fan of Brandi and Tim and Phil and yes the whole band...i couldnt stop watching you watch them play...i am so glad they have finally started getting the praise and respect they have deserved for many years...real music...

[@sammeanor1293]

this video is amazing!!!!! watching you react to all the parts so viscerally and with such enthusiasm brought a HUGE smile to my face

[@shaunjarvis7867]

Brandi Carlisle is a powerhouse live... I enjoy your breakdowns of songs and theory that unveils the “magic” of the sounds I love... and for that I say thank you! Also, your face Robert DeNiro’d at 8:46 when you were diggin the groove... 🤘🏼🤘🏼🤘🏼

[@whitemellon]

I really like the format on this one of giving me a good head start at learning this song. I have not heard of her either so it was funny that someone told you it was like not hearing about Jason Isbell because a friend just told me about him a few months ago and I have since listened to every tune he ever wrote and learned quite a few of his songs. He is incredible. You have a fantastic site here and your mastery of theory and guitar skills are amazing. Thanks Michael.

[@Guitargate]

THANK YOU!

[@brendawow2121]

Your reaction to this was the most awesome thing. The guitar player in Tim Hanseroth and his twin brother Phil is on bass. Chris Powell on drums.

[@Guitargate]

Thank you!

[@merrillaldrich9170]

That performance is fantastic - one of my favorites.

[@JohnRutz-xd8zg]

Here 3 years later and hope you’ve gotten to experience her and the twins live. They are a phenomenal band.

[@joeblankenship377]

I saw her live last year, before the pandemic broke out. She is killer. Check out "The Story", that's definitely her most well-known song.

[@Jessica-tf1jt]

The Joke is one of her most popular songs but I highly recommend you check out Pride and Joy by them. It’s incredible!

[@heathermemacdonald]

Guitar: Tim Hanseroth Bass: Phil Hanseroth Drums: Chris Powell Cello: Josh Neumann

[@dylanbeach5890]

You should definitely check out this song done on ‘Live in Australia’, Elton John. Great album!

[@andysmith8189]

There are no overdubs on that cd. The best song is THE GREATEST GIFT on that show

[@dylanbeach5890]

@@andysmith8189 Agreed. The Greatest Discovery is an amazing tune. Songwriting and arrangements on this album are some of the best ever. If any of you haven’t had a chance, take a listen all the way through. The string section adds so much.

[@Samalyzer45]

The Hanseroth twins have been with Brandi Carlile since very early in her career, and the three are co-equal owners of the band.

[@leehjones]

Haven't even listened yet, but you had me at "Brandi Carlile singing Elton John". Thumbs up, now relax and bliss out. So, now that I've listened, yes, it's frigging brilliant. But mad propz must go to the O.G. string arranger, Paul Buckmaster, who arranged the strings for Elton John's "Madman Across The Water" album (which is the first album I ever bought - I had good taste). Brandi and team deliver a faithful, and passionate reading very close to the original. But it's like playing Sgt Pepper (or Beethoven) - it's okay to play the original and just put your own seasoning on it, rather than try to do something completely different. Thank you so much for sharing and for adding your appreciation and passion to viewing it.

[@yunak9665]

Paul Buckmaster did the strings on Brandi's most recent record (end of 2016) right prior to his passing. They were very good friends.

[@leehjones]

@@yunak9665 Whoa. I had no idea. I'd say that's an awesome piece of music trivia, but it's more important than that. The man arranges the strings on Madman, and then *45* years later, is doing them on Brandi Carlile's record. What a guy, what a life.

[@yunak9665]

@@leehjones he was certainly a great. BTW, he did the strings on a bunch of her stuff over the years. They became friends when she was an Elton John obsessed kid that got to chance meet him at a session - fun story here: longislandweekly.com/the-ever-talented-brandi-carlile/

[@skippy9659]

Yeah, Paul was a childhood hero of her’s...he’s arranged like 13 of her own original songs.

[@zoeyburger4920]

Your reactions are funny. Yeah, she is amazing. I saw them in Austin at ACL like 12 years ago and fell in love.

[@nancyd3755]

How could you not fall in love, right?!

[@annmarie3573]

Came back to watch again. 😆

[@OfBronzeandBlaze]

Brandi Carlisle, Sturgill Simpson and John Prine played his song “Speed of the Sound of Loneliness” You should check it out

[@sethparry589]

so did colter wall

[@Guitargate]

REALLY

[@sethparry589]

@@Guitargate kzbin.info/www/bejne/d5XMq4aOmpuSr7M

[@KRracingca]

Besides all the incredible original work of Brandi Carlile and the twins...they are masters of some of the best covers known to exist! Talk about a rabbit hole...

[@edm781]

Great Elton John tune! Think I caught an equally killer version of Brandi playing this on Austin City Limits a year or two back. Bruce Hornsby has a great version on the "Two Rooms" Elton John / Bernie Taupin tribute album.

[@nancyd3755]

That ACL was killer!

[@ththejackjumper]

Not the solo you were expecting? Killer.

[@KWE.ECLECTIC]

F'ING AMAZING! Blew my socks right off and straight into the hamper!

[@concernedcitizen939]

This lead is straight from the Elton John original version of this song. Maybe some improv, but largely the feel of the original.

[@sandoncrowder7839]

My goal as a guitar player is to one day understand what he’s actually talking about in these videos 😂😂

[@Matt-ll1lk]

hahaha. me too! So far beyond my comprehension!

[@herb601]

Gee, and I thought it was just me. Waaaaaay above my head!!

[@donjames5521]

It's all music theory. I understand most of what Michael is talking about. However, understanding the theory and putting into practice at Michael's level is a whole 'nother animal

[@herb601]

@@donjames5521 So true. Simply another level. Thanks. :-)

[@herb601]

@Reid James Sounds like a plan. Even at 75!!! I never give up (pardon the prep).

[@zentraynor2270]

Incredible performance

[@mstrammd]

Check out both versions of this tune on the Elton John reissue. The original recording that was released on the album Madman Across the Water featured the guitar work of Chris Spedding and the unreleased version that was on the reissue featured Mick Ronson. Michael, if you have never heard this masterpiece album from 1971 you owe it to yourself to hear it. Surely you know Levon and Tiny Dancer??

[@clake1976]

There is an incredible performance with her and lucius singing dusty trails live

[@skippy9659]

I second that!

[@ToshaRaeNailed]

I have been in love with her for the past 20 years man

[@orangeandblackattack]

Brandi is truly amazing. on my outlaw country tour i'm going on this summer and fall

[@jeffporemski1657]

Bad ass band!!! Great musicians, great arrangement, great parts and writing. Great video!

[@ToshaRaeNailed]

You’re right, they always listen for what the room as to offer and give the space exactly what it needs

[@michaelgouker8623]

I had never heard Brandi Carlile's version of this song. Thank you for sharing!

[@bennywalkerdrums3315]

It's Bernie and Elton writing what do you expect? Freakin amazing cover though!

[@onethousandtwonortheast8848]

Damn straight brother! Finest songwriting during an era where you could take chances. The stories I’ve read about Elton in Mix Magazine told by his producer, who tragically died with his wife in a car accident, are flabbergasting. If you can ever read that article, do it! It gives you insight to what happened and trust me you’ll never look at Elton the same again.

[@elainemiller451]

Since you like romantic songs (a la cover me up by Jason Isbell) look at The Story by Brandi Carlile - her best known song other than the new album

[@Caperhere]

Lol, I was thinking of The Joke, by BC.

[@elainemiller451]

@@Caperhere It's an amazing song, but really piano driven

[@jakeah1175]

Her Chris Cornell tribute concert performance was great... not many people could do Chris justice

[@gcavy1]

Mikey, I just happened to be listening to some Brandi Carlie stuff again tonight, and BOOM, here was your video. Brandi is incredible, thanks for listening. I do have ask why you assume they're in Dmajor and not Bminor? The Emaj then becomes a major 4th. Also the walk up to the one as the riff makes more sense.

[@Deliquescentinsight]

Behoove is not a word often in use-but yes, what a rich arrangement and powerful voice

[@sylvia_angel11]

One of the most underrated Elton John’s song. I love Brandi interpretation though.

[@tammysmail8750]

this is an elton john song. title of his album as well.

[@bobbythecajun7869]

Dude! This is epic!

[@ziggieiam1]

The fact that this man didn’t even know this wasn’t Brandi’s song and that it’s original has existed for over 50 years, written/performed by one of the greatest musicians of the 20th century just baffles me. But I truly do appreciate his knowledge and how well he’s able to pick apart this ensemble.

[@DrewD55]

Aw, Brandi was the last show I saw before the lockdowns started, almost a year ago, now. Her stage setup usually doesn't involve a drummer or keyboard player; it's just her and the Hanseroth twins, who handle all the percussion on their stomp boxes. Somehow, that's more than enough to fill a 5,000-seat musical theater. Show was amazing, and I can't wait to get back out there.

[@rockwood999]

This hands-down my new favorite channel.

[@JonOfNoTrades]

You should check out "Angelina" by The Other Favorites. You made a video about them before and that is one of their tastiest pieces

[@karihajduk9776]

More Brandi Carlile on this channel please!!

[@johngumdoc]

The Joke at the Grammy’s is the best.

[@KDubs107]

Best small room in Philadelphia. Miss going to shows there. Hell, everywhere else too but soon enough I hope....

[@kl3060]

Brandi is so good

[@michelerubinstein1911]

That’s Chris Powell on the drums… how badass is he?! Dave Cobb’s fave drummer 🤘🤘

[@JHOLE21]

Thanks for making these man!

[@malcolmbruce9753]

Wow!! Amazing.

[@graciemartin4206]

loved this video!! Wow you're such a good guitarist omg

[@tinakuna3346]

You are hearing Tim Hanseroth lead and his brother Phil the base guitarist . They are the best band in my book.

[@Bestbetter33]

Hi. First time watching you. Brandi Carlile is a Grammy award winning artist. The 2 guitar 🎸 players are twin brothers. The 3 of them are the entire band. They do have the same drummer mostly. The other players just join in on tour.

[@danigarcia1209]

I don’t play guitar but I love sitting through these videos!

[@katieleuer224]

Seeing brandi carlile live is life changing.

[@kriswhitaker7214]

The Hanseroth Twins. Get to know them then love them.

[@skippy9659]

That’s easy...they’re the nicest guys...

[@nenequesadilla]

Phil is my spirit human.

[@skippy9659]

@@nenequesadilla same. Never stops smiling.

[@chefrosspei5973]

OG written by Bernie Taupin for Elton John...bro...comon!?

[@drcpilotflyer]

This is my new favorite channel.

[@trickyfingers]

You should also listen to the version she does on the Howard Stern show - awesome.

[@unohu2]

Your amp always sounds great on your electric REACTS: videos! Is this the PRS MT15? Great instruction/instructor!!!