Guitar Teacher REACTS: Dave Matthews Band - Ants Marching (Live At Piedmont Park)

[@colinodaniel1684]

This song doesn’t show it but Dave is an incredibly underrated guitarist. He plays some very complex and uncomfortable shapes that amaze me every time. Very unique approach

[@pitpride1220]

He's very unorthodox. You can learn a lot from him

[@joshoptical]

He’s the most influential guitarist since Cobain. And no one recognizes.

[@dirkgibbens377]

Just try playing and singing Satellite at the same time. Yikes!

[@brettranatza6817]

Me too!!!!

[@FloridaManRacer]

@@dirkgibbens377 I've always maintained that Satellite and John Mayer's Neon were written by the same alien with 7 fingers lol.

[@blazingmonolith4323]

I love the way Dave moves when hes playing. You can just tell hes keeping time and rhythm, but hes also locked the hell in and vibing with the song.

[@jconn32771]

I’ve seen DMB 17 times and this never gets old. It has brought me to tears, and made me smile for years. The way they play together is next level. As a musician, they are the best band to watch to live.

[@derekimars7024]

31st and 32nd for me last weekend. Heard Ants on the last night into Halloween!

[@retseembor]

I am from the Netherland(europe) seen them 14 times, start in 1998 Amsterdam Melkweg. Last year i was at the gorge 3 nights. Tears every concert. It never gets old. Cheers

[@Guitargate]

So this got blocked until Sunday morning, so the show already happened as of posting. REGARDLESS - It was so great to see so many of you and MAN - anytime you can see Carter Beauford play drums is a DAMN GOOD DAY! Cheers my friends :)

[@brendanjacobs7665]

What did you think of the show? I am always amazed how everyone in the band is absolute killer. There’s not one person that doesn’t blow me away when I see them live!

[@mflee6590]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/iYO5dpJjqc1ke6s This will flip your lid! Time stamp 1:40

[@joshmills5642]

I think the band is actually better these days with Jeff and Buddy. No shade on LeRoi/Boyd/Butch but recent shows seem more tight than the stuff from 20 years back.

[@brendanjacobs7665]

@@joshmills5642 I couldn’t agree more! Love the old band! But Jeff and Buddy are absolute animals and really take the jams to a whole new level. If you haven’t already, check out some of Jeff Coffin’s solo stuff. It’s beautifully funky! Lol

[@paulthesaintsfan9137]

Happened upon this video today and glad I did. Sometimes after hearing a song numerous times you tend to take it for granted. Ants Marching is still one of DMB’s best and I miss Leroi’s saxophone. Thanks Michael, all the best.

[@LorentzInvariance]

I know jam bands aren’t everyone’s thing, but if you get the chance, Dave is such an awesome experience. The level of talent from everyone is just a treat!

[@cygnus6623]

4 times! Incredible live!

[@jeremyskinner7545]

Carter - DRIVING.THE.F'ING.BUS! That groove is as deep as the Mariana Trench. Good Lord.

[@rblaclewell]

Carter never stops smiling from beginning to end. I seen Dave 7 times and it an experience every time. When I hear him I just want to grab my guitar!

[@dirkgibbens377]

Last 30 seconds of Ants Marching is some of my favorite drumming ever. Carter rocks!

[@erp9337]

The faces you make in the video are my faces EVERY time I listen to DMB. Love to see people enjoying amazing music.

[@CJP1012]

Michael, Syncopation is an understatement. The first time I heard DMB was when they opened for The Smithereens at Trax in the summer of 1991. I’d never heard of Dave Matthews before that evening. As I was walking up to Trax I could hear them playing inside. And I was floored about how great they sounded even from outside. After I got inside, I stood there mesmerized by their sound and groove. I’d never heard or seen anything like it. I’d like to imagine that The Beatles in Hamburg might’ve had a pretty good groove. After they finished their set and The Smithereens came on, I stayed for just a few songs and left. I had seen and heard all I needed to see that evening.

[@brendarobbins1492]

One of my fondest memories, driving down the road and hearing for the first time "Ants Marching" on the radio. When I got to my destination I immediately called my local radio station to find out "Who Was That!" and find it was Dave Matthews.

[@johnmcelhaney8490]

MJ your insight on this one is stellar. About how his vocals aren't locked into the rhythm. Brilliant analysis man. I have heard this prob a 100 times, and never understood why I liked it so much. That's why. TY brother

[@slickabe]

Great post! Thank you highlighting the genius of this band. Keep it coming please.

[@TDawggggg]

Been my favorite band for 15+ years. Just cant get enough of these guys! Miss the fiddle but still love them dearly.

[@andrealarocco4941]

Man original lineup was so good!! The late 90’s DMB shows were so great!!

[@The_Ohio_Boyz]

I'm a drummer and I love watching your reactions/reviews and how you break things down. Please react to them doing Tripping Billies live in Europe 2009, that is my happy song when I'm feeling down and Carter goes ham on it, he's the best.

[@tas22222]

DMB is a well oiled machine

[@kristinahammer2757]

OMG Thank you for that! I'm so stoked for next week! Haven't seen them in a decade, like, almost to the day. I CAN'T WAIT!!!! 😜

[@ryanriley746]

One of the best renditions of one of the best songs by one of the best bands! Great video as always Michael! Cheers!

[@JDAfrica]

under the table and dreaming was the first album I ever bought when I was 13 in africa. That was in 1994, same time all my friends were into nirvana and smashing pumpkins. DMB blew my mind with their drums, rhythm and musicality. It was edgy and hip - had sax, fiddle and acoustic guitar. Been a lifelong fan ever since.

[@messiahmoose]

Love DMB. I think they don’t get enough credit on the jam band scene for where it is today. The songs are so good.

[@JimReedy]

Really enjoy your videos, and I ... cannot believe that I've loved this song for more than 30 years and only now just learned that that "putting a bow on it" closing part (16:17) is not a new section so much as it's the bridge with the horns (and piano) playing the chorus chords over the top. Wow. Thank you!

[@brettranatza6817]

Bout time you honor Dave, he and his band is friggin amazing!!!

[@sherzer4646]

I think at least his third dave video

[@Wodawic]

Dave has been quoted several times as the guitar is just a drum with strings. It's a great mind set when trying to play his (any anyone's) upbeat stuff.

[@Guitargate]

YES

[@williamcollier2761]

I could watch you break down DMB all day. Highly recommend The Stone - Listener Supported. Talk about syncopation and rhythm. Doesn't get much better than DMB!

[@michlrn5703]

The stone is my all time favorite. Hits right in the middle every time

[@slickabe]

Yes, amazing breakdown. I would love to hear the stone. Incredible syncopation in that song.

[@russelldoughty506]

As much as I enjoy DMB, his stuff with Tim Reynolds is next level. Tim is a beast and complements Dave’s playing style amazingly.

[@Stan_sprinkle]

12:35 I also love the Dave commits to holding “the same way” like he does on the album. Give the people what they want. It’s gonna be really hard to seem like that night after night for someone who probably doesn’t “technically” have the most healthy vocal technique.

[@Newtperc]

Good point. Apparently early COVID he got a new vocal coach who has helped a tone in terms of longevity and has helped him phase out most of his tea and honey solutions. I think he mentions it in an interview somewhere don’t remember where

[@holdenhayes]

I’ve seen him now 43 times after this past weekend. In my opinion, not even being biased, he’s one of the best/original acoustic guitar player’s of all-time. His “Dave-Chords” are insane. I hope you do more DMB!

[@gohamm8629]

“He always does something where one thing moves while another thing doesn’t” - Crash Into Me is a perfect example of this as well.

[@Rhettmaticc]

Absolutely love when you cover Dave videos dude. Cleanest band of my lifetime imo

[@calebphillips5882]

Hey Michael, life long member here. Love your stuff and how into the reactions you get it’s what makes me tune in to you every chance I get man. I was wondering if you could do isbells new song “king of Oklahoma” shit cuts deep and I relate to it in a personal way. It’s Isbell who wouldn’t want to see it. The man’s the goat

[@aliashurricane9349]

Every member of the band is a phenomenal musician! Boyd is a classically trained violinist and Stephan was a literal child bass phenom and Carter is just ridiculous! I don’t think I can name a better drummer. Dave’s guitar playing is underrated and Leroy was a legend! I’ve been waiting 25 years for any band to come close to being as amazing as Dave Matthews but I don’t think it’s ever going to happen. I hope you had an incredible time at the show! I’m so jealous…it’s been 2 decades since I was at a Dave event and I miss it! But I got to meet him so I’m ok ❤

[@aaronpetersen2736]

Boyd isn’t in the band anymore. I wish he’d find someone else to play the violin

[@kosterjm]

Great, insightful analysis. Really enjoyed this video.

[@marshalloram1999]

We were there, brought our two kids, their first show! Great show 🔥Merriweather Post was so cool, very similar to the Mann.

[@dpmulvan]

Saw these guys a lot before they took off, bars, general admission, then touring with Beck et et we are so proud of Dave and the boys. Our little secret got out it was inevitable.

[@jrunk123]

I remember watching a cover band in Fells Point about ~20 years ago and the drummer was also playing the vocals to this song. Amazing to watch the coordination.

[@johncooper9688]

Just watch the rest of the concert. Still blown away every time I see it. Saw DMB at The Gorge last fall and still arguably one of the best live bands ever.

[@codybgg]

Pretty sure I was at this show.. awesome vid, as always man!

[@RaisedEyeBrew]

That violin is fire 🔥🔥🔥

[@YeahhDan]

gosh the band is just incredible

[@markreeves6521]

Tremendous song the band just kills it and Carter oh my.

[@krustiestone1596]

Just saw DMB in Pittsburgh, the tour stop before MD. Hope you enjoyed it as much as we did brother!

[@Brendan_30]

The songs are just so fun. You can't help but getup and dance

[@jorymil]

"You're only as good as your drummer." Spot-on.

[@jfricker41]

Wish I had known you were at MPP. Hope, you too, had a killer Saturday... Nice video!

[@sluggworth2154]

I'm at the gorge right now. First show is tomorrow night. I love your dave viewings.

[@S_D_F_95]

I did not see you there. It was a great concert!!!

[@cjsawinski]

Your next Dave video needs to be either Warehouse or Kortez the Killer (both from the Central Park concert)!!!

[@cjsawinski]

Actually… Kortez from Madison Square Garden! Holy f$&$ing sh$t!!!

[@grandadmiral3339]

Oh hey, I went to the Merriweather Show! It was amazing! I was a little disappointed that they ended it on crash into me, but i still loved it!

[@ningyding]

Damn I was there at Merriweather last month but I only just discovered you online :( I was the one who posted the set list. Next time!

[@Sphynx3001ac]

DMB Guitar playing is probably the most intricate guitarrist / singer . And of course, Carter. Carter is the GOAT. Those runthroughs he has on some songs of the "Crash" album are insane. While chewing gum and smilling. Oh and the lock in with the bass.

[@dmkband25]

That “Bulick” fiddle player is going places 😂 love the vids Man!! And Boyd and Leroi are missed big time in Dmb.

[@nickjackson3105]

Bet you had a good night in Maryland! They have sounded amazing this year. Nashville was electric.

[@robthaham3408]

A portion of their success: every instrument has its own hook in every song.

[@poolhall9632]

I learned how to play satellite, two step, tripping Billies, minarets, but I could never quite get ants marching to work.

[@John_Hudson_922]

great into to this classic song. miss seeing the original band together

[@mattandfrancis]

Please do a review/reaction of Dave Matthews and Tim Reynolds Live at Radio City Music Hall - Two Step, Bartender, So Damn Lucky. Tim Reynolds is INSANE!!!

[@kylemiller6025]

Hope you had a great show in Maryland! They brought out Warren Haynes when they played at jones beach and played Cortez the killer! Another video you need to check out! Tim Reynolds and Warren have a little guitar duel at the beginning then Warren works his magic! I know you'll enjoy it

[@davidschaffner8247]

What always amazed me is Carter chews gum and blows bubbles at a different rhythm than what he’s drumming. 🤯

[@BrewerUMich91]

I live in Frostburg, MD! Dude! It's a small world!

[@Stan_sprinkle]

10:54 man this is so true. If you just gave me the musical tracks and told me to come up with a lyrical melody, I’d be so stuck trying to fit within the rhythm section. He is shockingly gifted at this.

[@imacmadman22]

I haven't listened to this tune for a bit, but it used to be on pretty heavy rotation on my iPod back in the day. It's good to hear it again and remind me just how great this band is. Still waiting for some Santana on this channel though, Mike.

[@shanekingcivil]

Scroll to 10:00 to hear the best explanation of DMB's vocal intricacies that I have ever heard. Thank you Michael for putting into words the EXACT description that I've been attempting to convey for years.

[@johnrcornell]

Screw you Dave!! That’s why it’s so hard to play and sing these songs solo

[@chriskeiser5809]

I was at that concert and it was incredible. Watching this now just makes me miss LeRoi. Jeff is a phenomenal sax player, but LeRoi just had something different and funkier.

[@MagicFingers86]

I feel u on this so much. Jeff is 1 of the BEST on the Planet, but Roy was 1 of the BEST ever. Long Live Grux!✌🏾💚

[@ningyding]

I’m just gonna have to keep posting this on all your videos: please listen to the drumming on the musical interlude of Lie in Our Graves studio track. It is SO gorgeous and unpredictable.

[@luderz4490]

They are treating D as Mixolydian with that C natural in a lot of parts, which helps give this song its funky groove. Kind of like in a blues where you treat all chords as dominant 7 chords you can experience a tonal center while the key is somewhat ambiguous. An illusion that you technically could be in the key of your IV chord while playing the I chord with a flat 7 (C instead of C#). It's simple yet effective modal interchange. Normally when thinking key of D major we think Ionian (Major), but let's pick a different mode and still have D be the focal point. Mixolydian is a smooth choice because both major and mixolydian modes share all notes except one. Now just treat that IV chord (G) as a dominant 7 chord and think D dorian and throw in a b5 and that's the classic funky blues sound you hear at 4:53 of this video on the sax. Granted a good ear will find those notes that work over the 1 and 4 chord that aren't in D major naturally, but they are all just so in sync and playing notes you want to hear when you want to hear them and that's really all that matters.

[@zRelentless]

going to the gorge this year. it will be epic!

[@usernamesarelame]

My two favorite bands, Tool and DMB

[@Kiwibirdm8]

One day come to Morrison Colorado open Mike night needs you Mike!!!!!!

[@MegaATM]

Hey I was at the Merriweather concert!

[@luderz4490]

Also at 5:24 it sounds like a beautifully voiced C/D or Cadd9/E, not A7, depending on what note is the lowest note voiced. It sounds like E is the lowest note, but there is a D hiding somewhere in the lower voicing giving it that rub. Such a nice instrumentation. This is also one of those parts where they're abusing that C natural and technically are using notes in G major. Classic bVII sound changing the C# diminished to a C major by just changing one note. C#,E,G is now C,E,G where that C major chord built on the b7 scale degree could really be the 4 chord of G major, but we've felt D as the tonal center and know that's where the resolution is.

[@Kthockey1970]

RIP Leroy Carter is wonderful Stefan is amazing Dave is just Dave

[@ruck-a-tron]

Dave's band reminds me of Dream Theater in a way. Each member is so talented and they all have their part.

[@cygnus6623]

Masterclass! One of the best bands ever. Fire!

[@johnlundgren4682]

Love your videos!! Dave is my favorite musician of all time! Could you do a reaction to the song “Bartender”, Dave and Tim Live at Radio City Music Hall. Dave’s part is straight forward, but Tim is amazing on the slide!! Thanks again for the videos!!

[@holdenhayes]

Bartender - Dave And Tim @ Radio City!!

[@cpow6207]

More DMB, such a great band!

[@Brandon-mi8lj]

Need a follow up video looking at how they play the song now with the different band arrangement. Please.

[@Throplife]

random topic, have you been the the Caverns in TN? what a sick venue (fidelity wise)

[@fisherteal6]

You absolutely have to do Cortez the killer with warren Haynes at Central Park. A truly unbelievable jam

[@pyroman6000]

Saw them in '94 with the HORDE festival. This was 6 months or so before they exploded on the radio, so I'd never even heard of them. Blew my mind! I'd never heard the likes... Them, AND Big Head Todd and the Monsters. It was a fantastic show. Carter also really got my attention on the drums- and so did Duane on the fiddle. Those guys really came to play. And then, of course, came Blues Traveller and the Allmans (with Warren and Dickey on guitar). BEST. Show. EVER! The next day, I drove strait to the record store, and bought everything I could find from DMB, Big Head Todd, and Little Sister, lol. Only band I've seen come close to the holy shit!-ness of this day was Radiohead.

[@GiantSFaithfuL]

Carter Beauford is the best drummer in Roc n Rol

[@Timwit84]

Not a huge DMB fan but cant help but love this

[@ericlapointe5870]

If you're not a huge fan, but you love this, look into him some more. SO much goodness.

[@Capt_Colty]

Just waiting for you to get to the Central Park version of “All along the watch tower”

[@bobkmac]

RIP LeRoi!!

[@kristinahammer2757]

Im going NEXT Saturday!!!! Will be my lucky 13th show💚

[@dariusgjoy]

Deer Creek!!!!

[@kristinahammer2757]

@@dariusgjoy DAMN RIGHT!

[@sjeanmacleod]

Loved DMB back in the late 90's early 2000s. Haven't really dug 'em since LeRoi and Boyd were no longer in the band. Dave is a great songwriter and Carter is a beast on the kit. The bass player has a big head about himself which I never really appreciated.

[@colettemcnabb7365]

Wrong about Stefan...you missed by a mile. Maybe his stage face, but the guy is genuine.

[@sjeanmacleod]

@@colettemcnabb7365 just basing my comments on some disparaging things he's said about Phish. He's a solid bass player for their material.

[@sloanallison4598]

How was the show?

[@NoahFrancis12]

yeah!!!

[@Gottiline_Ace]

Unfortunately Boyd Tinsley isn't with the band anymore, and Leroy died before I could see my first show. Some of my favorite songs they didn't do this year. Still an amazing show either way.

[@jasonisenberg5956]

Yeeesss! Dave!!

[@evancline5978]

Yo no way I was at Merriweather at that show too. Seeing this after the show tho

[@Stan_sprinkle]

Does Carter wear foot joy golf gloves? Lol. I never knew that.

[@jenniferkasowicz9463]

The same way you speak about double stops on the guitar are the same on a violin. In a lot cases, there’s where you get that “fiddle” sound. ❤️✌️

[@Kiwibirdm8]

You know my mother always said her mother said if you get invited somewhere....if you can go ...you should go!!!!! Just turn up, well lmk, but wouldnt that be kool....I wanna sing some Nirvana with you, bc remember that video you made about 5 covers that where better than the original....well if it wasnt 4 that video YOU made I may never have discovered, the blues Nirvana...myself....your an Angel you need to come to the city of Angels!!!!

[@johnanderson6614]

Miss the old version of DMB with Leroy and Boyd 😢

[@wilsah]

Hey Mike, would love to hear a post-Merriweather wrap from you and maybe if there was any tune that surprised you or you thought was worth delving into? Just general impressions would be fun to hear about. Cheers!

[@keith11]

All I have to say is the stone and holloween

[@cjsawinski]

The glory days and best days of DMB… god I miss Leroi and Boyd. Band just has never been the same without either of them.