Guitar Teacher REACTS: The Highwomen “The Chain” LIVE @ Howard Stern’s Studio

[@scfabrizio]

Great video Michael! Thank you once again. I think it’s time for a Brandi Carlile and the twins video. They’re so fantastic. I’ll find something and post it on your website.

[@Guitargate]

I’ll keep an eye out for it!!

[@laszlovarga1202]

How about their take on 'Madman Across the Water'?

[@WILDBILLSOUTDOORS]

Two of my favorites, "The Story" video from their Music City Roots performance, and "Raise Hell". Also had an awesome performance of Willie Nelson's "Blue Eyes Crying In The Rain". Her vocal range is just out of this world amazing, and the twins are some exceptional musicians.

[@TheAndersox]

OMG YES. Brandi Carlile and the twins are absolutely incredible. You can't go wrong.

[@jacksonlowery4047]

@@Guitargate You need to look at their song The Eye. A three part harmony song about addiction and hope. You'd love it.

[@5yearsout]

Jason Isbell hiding in the back like he's in the Grammy Witness Protection Program.

[@mitchweiner]

What a brilliant comment! You win the Internet!

[@jbourke33]

Worlds collide! This is one of my all-time favorite videos. Love that Isbell is just low key in the background...

[@Guitargate]

Right?!

[@jeffstorey9147]

@@Guitargate the story of their relationship will make a hell of a movie one day.

[@shankrl1]

@@jeffstorey9147 the doco is out now. Kinda boring tho

[@jeffstorey9147]

@@shankrl1 of course, it’s a documentary. I was talking about a real movie movie, half fictionalized

[@cjhooversd]

I love seeing a musician of your caliber geek out for a moment on Amanda Shires's fiddle solo. She is such an *incredible* fiddler. For them as might not know, she started her professional career in music as a fiddler with the Texas Playboys at the age of *fifteen*. She has *that* kind of chops. Did you catch the little "blink and you'll miss it" half-phrase quote from "We Didn't Start the Fire" that she just casually tosses into her solo here? Pure magic.

[@chrisjohnson-fh7nz]

The sound In Howard sterns studio for live performances Is always top notch

[@leehjones]

Of the many things awesome things about Brandi Carlile is how she *constantly* features the Hanseroth twins and emphasizes to her audience how important they are to her. She's (literally) a rock star and doesn't have to do that, but she invariably paints herself as the most recognized member of a trio. It's damn classy, it is.

[@Guitargate]

Ok. I didn’t know this. Need to dig deeper

[@SteelersCardinals1]

I was hoping to see him realize that they were twins.

[@laurawhiting2259]

Brandi Carlile is her name but is also the name of the band. They’re a trio.

[@skippy9659]

They are a trio..sort of like she’s their third twin. You must watch the cbs Sunday morning piece on her and the twins, been road dogs together, playing for 20 years..and they all live on a compound together. So rural Washington...

[@erichart2093]

I agree but you have to realize that Phil and Tim supported Brandi financially. And also Phil is probably the predominant lyricist. He wrote The Story before he had ever met Brandi.

[@TheAndersox]

Man, it is really such a gift to watch a talented a group of independently successful musicians come together together with this kind of collective magic. No one is trying to outshine anyone else -- it's all about the whole being more important than the parts, but damn -- if they weren't all so good at their parts, the whole could never be this amazing.

[@TheAndersox]

OH AND! If you want to hear Amanda Shires' haunting with a fiddle for real, her song "You Are My Home" is unbeatable.

[@ryanmoore2047]

Easily one of the best covers of all time. And hats off to Sterns sound guy.

[@mikecofojohn168]

I remember hearing this live on Howard. Really impressed. Stern show musical guests always comment on how great the sound is in his studio.

[@nerdbot37]

Tim Hanseroth on guitar, and Phil Hanseroth on bass. The twin brothers are collaborators with Brandi Carlile.

[@RowenMyBoat]

Equally, anything the three of them create, the credit is split equal between the three. Decision made years ago.

[@guitardog]

Well done, Michael. Harmonies, riffs, the rhythm section-- so in the pocket-- really sweet. I still remember when I heard it live on Howard!

[@2ChukBuk]

You really need to do a deep dive on the late Eva Cassidy...astonishing and drop dead gorgeous voice...Live At Blues Alley should be in everybody's music library. LOVE the acoustic bass in this version.

[@Guitargate]

Agreed on both counts!

[@truckerkevthepaidtourist]

too bad Eva couldn't stay out of the sun after being warned. even her mom said if they caught it early she was in the sun way too much sadly and the melanoma just was too strong for her.

[@ROSSOREGAN]

Really enjoy these videos man, crazy how fast you can catch on also very impressed 👏🏻👏🏻

[@Guitargate]

Thanks! It’s just very experienced educated guessing. Basically I’ve learned 1000 songs and Emi is in most of em :)

[@thomasrdotorg]

You didnt pick up the the little band joke when Amanda played a few bars of Billy Joel’s “we didn’t start the fire” during her solo. Watch the band when she plays it. She does something different on the outro too that makes them laugh that I don’t recognise.

[@hobbes4583]

I always wanted to learn this song and now I have it. It helps that I am very talented. But this lesson is also helpful.

[@soultylive]

Killer. The whole arrangement is absolutely phenomenal. I am learning so much with your analysis/breakdown, great stuff as usual.

[@cliffleblanc1939]

It’s Isbell and the Hanseroth twins (Brandi’s band) are the non-females in this.

[@Guitargate]

Right on! Thx!

[@bezell726]

You should check out some of Brandi Carlile's live performances. She is awesome!

[@EshockT]

It’s actually a band called Brandi Carlisle. They have an equitable split and they’re an extended family. Great story about fairness out of Seattle.

[@indianasquatchunters]

@@EshockT correct me if I’m wrong, but the twins are her wife’s brothers right? Correction: I’m wrong. They’re not blood related to her wife. One of the twins (Phil) married Brandi’s younger sister.

[@furangel]

Phil Hanseroth (base) is married to Brandi’s little sister. Tim Hanseroth (guitar)is married to the band’s photog. Josh Neumann (cello) is married to Brandi’s wife’s little sister. And they all live in the same compound in rural Washington.

[@double00spy]

Wonderful video Michael! I think the chords/notes you were talking about were in the original Fleetwood Mac version, however. What is added here is Amanda's marvelous violin. She seems to have the Gypsy soul of a great violinist from 12th Century Europe. Her violin cries and so does anyone who is listening.

[@doloreserin]

I totally agree with you about Amanda's violin playing. I want to play violin/fiddle in the country realm because of her. I love how she played that solo. I read somewhere that she did a little of We Didn't Start The Fire by Billy Joel in the beginning. Just love Amanda's fiddle playing and how she incorporated Christine Mcvie's high part as well. All of the High Women are great. Stellar harmonies from Amanda, Brandi, Natalie and Maren.

[@DeusDeMortis]

Love the original and I've been meaning to learn it. Thanks for this react. This version was stellar in its own right, but still gotta love the original. Much love and I'll see you this Tunesday!

[@donna3465]

I LOVE how you reworked the Van Halen tune you played at the start of the video! Fantastic!!

[@steveg6035]

I remember hearing this on Stern for the first time live as it was happening and the chicken skin was clicking on every level; the musicality, the arrangement, how they play so well with the intensity changes, and DAMN those harmonies are just insane. Seeing the video doesnt actually hurt either ;) and lets all step back and just say "respect" to Lindsey Buckingham. Such a unique player and so integral to that sound

[@jeffwantz3208]

Thank you from snowy Bel Air. Just love how you break things down.

[@andrewmorton3511]

I don't always watch the videos Michael covers... ...but when I do I am more amazed by the performances...

[@mitchweiner]

Such a brilliant cover of a great Fleetwood Mac song! The musicianship is top-notch and the singing is sublime! ❤

[@curlybballstar]

Really enjoying your videos. Got into them for the Isbell songs but branched out into a lot of others. I concur with the other comments by saying you really should do a Brandi Carlile song. Especially a live version. Her voice is unreal.

[@matthewferry972]

the girl with the violin is playing Lindsey to a tee the whole song .she is playing the lead guitarist with vocals and playing just listen a little more and youll hear it

[@josecasanova965]

Hey Michael! First of all I'd like to say now only how amazed I am at your knowledge of guitar playing and music theory, but also the way you transmit it so effortlessly. And how beautiful is to see how passionate you are about music. I can literally feel it whenever I watch your videos. Thank you so much for sharing such special moments. Also, Brandi Carlile is a force of nature. Not only an incredibly talented singer and composer but also a person. I encourage you to look her up and listen to her music (perhaps even do a reaction video? I know you've got one on "Madman across the water" but that's an Elton John cover. I'd like to hear your thoughts on her original material). Hope you have a nice day!

[@TennesseeYaya]

Well said!! Thank you! 🎯🎯

[@aviatort3449]

Wowza! That was awesome!!

[@ish474]

Michael, sleeping on Brandi Carlisle is akin to not know Jason Isbell. Her last album is a masterpiece kzbin.info/www/bejne/i2SrfqCgeK6NhKs

[@zac3392]

Freudian slip..?

[@Guitargate]

OK OK I'M ON IT

[@coloaten6682]

Absolutely lovin' these vids Michael!

[@Guitargate]

Thanks!!

[@sammiller8523]

In the album version of this song Jason Isbell plays the solo at the end, it’s a barn burner. He did an interview about it where he said he went out to their barn with his marshal stack and just cranked everything all the way up

[@Panda-hj2fw]

There's a fantastic video I reckon you'll like with Mumford & Sons + Elvis Costello. They play The Ghost of Tom Joad by Springsteen with Do Re Mi by Woody Guthrie mixed into the middle. Whether you do a reaction or not is another question but it's certainly one for your viewing pleasure!

[@husker22chad63]

4:44 That’s what she said!! Couldn’t help myself. Great video. It truly is a learning experience. Even if a person doesn’t play, it’s still interesting to hear and see how the creative mind works.

[@EricBishard]

My wife and I had fun with that comment as well ... Something to the effect that guitar players are probably pretty good at certain things... 😂🤣

[@kepler9014]

Dude you need to check out Brandi Carlile, she is simply superb!

[@samnasello9890]

Really need to do a video where Jason rips on guitar. He is one of the best players on the planet right now.

[@Guitargate]

Dude I’m on that. Way on it brother.

[@Jasontheguitarist87]

Not just Jason. The lead guitarist in his band, Sadler Vaden, is a monster player as well. Check out their cover of Whipping Post kzbin.info/www/bejne/d3SudmmMas6ajLc

[@arko8155]

Okay but is no one going to talk about the lick Michael did at 14:22? That was sublime!

[@davidhoxit4274]

My kinda music! Thanks for this Michael...

[@lucassobris]

That gave me goosebumps

[@charlesbrook8388]

Please can you react to dire straits - sultans of swing (alchemy live)? The guitar solo is unbelievable

[@zac3392]

Never heard of ‘em...

[@BCTTV_DTJ]

I 'liked' the video during the opening commercial. I knew this review was gonna be epic!

[@sz5876]

D over E "what the hell am I taking about" that moment is so appreciated by a guy possibly older than you learning music theory because why not? This would have been great in an episode of Justified. Great analysis by the way!

[@johnsyracuse1238]

Great React video! The riff's are all Lindsey Buckingham and the bass riffs are John McVie's.

[@partsmanba]

I decided to comment because you seemed to be crediting Isbell and the guitarist twin with those split chord ideas, Michael. Then I see john has beat me to it...

[@marksc1929]

...great video Michael 👍

[@kristenestell4656]

One of my biggest regrets, seriously, is sleeping through my high school music theory class. I know nothing of what you're saying Michael, but your appreciation of the music translates, and its like watching a classic French film with no subtitles, getting what you can from the show.

[@annmarie3573]

Bad ass ladies!

[@amandawoolley8181]

Love your videos 😀

[@doloreserin]

Great video, thank you, Michael. I've always wanted to learn this song! now I just have to practice. I'll drop a link to a song for you to react to. Have a great day. Dolores

[@mhart804]

Love your channel! Keep it up.

[@tjfaudale5114]

If you are going to watch Brandi Carlisle, check out Gregory Alan Isakov. They've toured together and are great friends. GAI is a brilliant artist.

[@TheSlandis]

The most difficult thing about learning a Fleetwood Mac song is Lindsey Buckingham's unique style. You can play the notes, but they ain't going to sound like him.

[@Jaceon4501]

Liked the video after the first ‘you know what I’m saying?’

[@SSRT_JubyDuby8742]

Lovely 😎🎙🎸✅

[@louiedemarre3927]

Good lord.... Amanda Shires is my celeb crush. Gorgeous.

[@BAMozzy69]

Superb....

[@paulp3992]

15:10 volin misses the downbeat, you can see it on her face. it's what the main singer is laughing about at the end. She recovers with absolute perfection, she doesn't just come in when she notices she missed it she wait for another down beat.

[@rosscolburn5087]

Wow. Love the original but a stringed instrument makes everything sound that much better. Fantastic video as always. Your enthusiasm has made me want to go back and properly learn theory. Now, I just need to find someone as enthusiastic as yourself to help my daughter's learn the drums and cello... Also, not sure if slide is your thing, but always been impressed by this video of Roy Rogers playing Walkin' Blues kzbin.info/www/bejne/hIiTaYWZbZVlg7M Thanks

[@mikeivey8471]

That was a terrific version of that song !! I truly liked it better than the original !! Thanks for sharing !!

[@elocmike]

Amazing

[@chadbrinkman7682]

You should review Cody Fry, Cory Wong, and Dynamo's , "Want Me Back"

[@husker22chad63]

I would love to see you react, evaluate, work out the incredible guitar work in the Avett Brothers song If It’s the Beaches.

[@justinnorthcutt6794]

DROP DEAD LEGS. PRETTY SMILE. HURTS MY HEAD. GETS ME WILD!

[@Guitargate]

Correct.

[@dustinpratt1483]

Love the videos and love this song. Any chance of a Lindsey Buckingham finger picking video? Plenty there to digest.

[@scottdebruyn7038]

The lead was finger picked in the original.(Travis picking, I believe) The lead bass riff is awesome! :)

[@evainecaldwell8926]

Me, watching this knowing nothing about music: Mmm yes E to F sharp what an unusual but smart decision.

[@vinicapiotti]

Michael, you should check out Toe - Goodbye feat. Toki Asako. They are a japanese band with a great mix of acoustic and electric guitars, and one of the best drummers you'll ever hear.

[@vandyman9957]

Ladies Night was classic - the whole show made the list

[@annmarie3573]

Yes!

[@corinna007]

I saw that you reacted to Big Wreck some months back. I have a recommendation for another Canadian guitarist named Ian: Ian D'Sa from the band Billy Talent. He has a really unique style that is the result of wanting to play both rhythm and lead, while being the only guitarist in the band. Their song "Saint Veronika" would probably be a good place to start.

[@rockstarr9000]

“Damn they sound fantastic” - truer words were never said

[@jacobthompson2004]

Gotta do a video for the live version of no quarter by Zeppelin- 1973 .... unbelievable version of an already incredible song

[@Cravin009]

Talk about Samantha Fish I think she’s amazing!

[@adox66]

Who else came here just for Brandi Carlisle?

[@bobkmac]

Amanda Shires for me.

[@ih8music]

Amanda and Jason

[@erichart2093]

Her name is Brandi Carlile.

[@justinmassey5692]

I enjoyed the Dirty Movies riff in the opening!

[@johngross9394]

Wow. They sound great. As a fiddle player my self I would like to hear more fiddle

[@eoghan375]

Great video as always! I'd love if you reacted to Ben Howard on Jools Holland "end of the affair" slow song but some incredible work towards the end

[@ryanmata6034]

I recently found out that the violinist Amanda is a cousin of mine, hopefully I can meet her one day

[@avjake]

DAMN! That was an awesome intro. Really fantastic live performance, but it's almost a note-for-note cover of the Fleetwood Mac classic. Their creative brilliance remains unique.

[@Guitargate]

You are an awesome intro

[@1chuckcrenshaw]

I hope you read this!!! You seem to have played a rhthmn that I'm working on and would love input on it and it's Waylon Jennings or Travis Tritts Version of (I've always been crazy) man that's a killer lick in that rhythm and this song your working on now reminds me of this and thanks for all you do cheers mate!!!

[@ththejackjumper]

Dude, you need one of those youtube foot controller thingys

[@Guitargate]

I’m not sure what those are all about

[@trevormekelburg3773]

Like a space bar for your foot.

[@ththejackjumper]

@@Guitargate Search 'Vidami KZbin hands free controller'. Basically has foot buttons for pause, resume, skip ahead and skip back. So you don't have to put down your guitar. I don't have one myself but it looks perfect for you.

[@natenicholas6533]

Check out John prine’s good buddy Steve Goodman. Prine talked very highly of him and actually made the big times together out of Chicago. Would love to see you react to some of his songs. Red Red Robin is great one

[@bkmeahan]

If you've never listened to Indiara Sfair, she is amazing. This is from a rehersal before a show with Harry Hmura. She does some stuff with Milk and Blues band as well kzbin.info/www/bejne/rqfVY2WPm5l5rZo

[@rectify2003]

Great Subscribed

[@dougreid1951]

Another pared down acoustic version of a different track from the same album kzbin.info/www/bejne/gHeWpYiYhJ5jiq8 Mary Spender and Danish Pete - exquisite supporting guitar playing. - check it

[@TheGeniuschrist]

Try those metal licks in a ragtime style. They're nice

[@LMAAhoch3000]

Hi Michael, I love your Videos. So thank you for the great content. You have to make a reaction video to "Billy Strings and Bryan Sutton at Station Inn". "While I'm waiting here" starts at minute 27:00 its just beautiful. Best wishes from Germany

[@scootersays]

Country Van Halen?!.... Heck yeah brother do it!!!

[@Samalyzer45]

I hope you know by now that the other two guitar players are the Hanseroth Twins who are Brandi Carlile's partners in her band.

[@EricBishard]

13:40 they add something to the riff that sounds like midnight burning or we didn't start the fire?

[@Gabe-Maddie-Music]

Hell yeah! Brandi Carlisle is my hero

[@Guitargate]

Dude. Totally.

[@Gabe-Maddie-Music]

@@Guitargate ah thanks man, made my day twice 👍

[@annmarie3573]

Me too!

[@matthewpierce8935]

Nice Game Of Thrones ending!!

[@stacyshields8131]

Check out anything by Parker Millsap, but especially my favorite, Truck Stop Gospel.

[@P51]

that's the Hanseroth brothers in the back, right?

[@stephenlancisi9087]

That's Jason Isbell on the left behind his wife Amanda Shires on the fiddle

[@coskukaya9706]

Please do a Julian Lage, maybe live Crying or Ryland..

[@dspguitarrebuild5281]

Again.....Thanks !

[@ToddCunningham]

I see Mike, I like.

[@EvanSamekDC]

Please do some Van Halen transposed into country!!!

[@LenFarrow]

Great videos, man. Can you do What You Wont Do For Love by Bobby Caldwell in standard tuning next?

[@JeffCorcelius]

This is a killer version of the song. I think it's better than the studio version.

[@DamnRebel]

But to truly take the measure of Lindsey's genius, both as a composer and as a performer, you need to view Big Love-in its second incarnation, as a solo acoustic piece. His intention was to have one guitar do the entire work of the song, and boy, does it ever: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bKmkXp1rgdGho9E

[@gtsipejr]

Michael, I got the same chills at the end with the fiddle play. Love your reactions above all others, and amazed at how quickly you can pick up and play along with the band. (edit) I'm an intermediate guitar player who just started in retirement for something to do. I've fallen asleep several times at night and wake up wondering why my guitar is lying across me in bed, lol.