Guitar Teacher REACTS: MIKE DAWES "JUMP" Van Halen (unbelievable)

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[@mikedawesofficial]

Thanks for the nice words man. You’re too kind ❤️

[@Guitargate]

You’re a bad man.

[@fenno1979]

Legend

[@Cloudroth]

Thanks to both of you for inspiring me to dust my guitar off again

[@vinnydelgado]

A trully beast. But in an amazing way. And with one brain for each finger.

[@cochranville9663]

You're absolutely mind blowing man, godamridiculous playing!

[@LV426CX1]

This is the tribute that Eddie deserved at the Grammys

[@MarkAnthony5150]

Yes SIR!!!! Wow, totally in awe here... If this didn't move you, something is horribly wrong...

[@destinyreturns4885]

100%

[@ATATChat]

This is the final level of guitar. You become the entire band.

[@TaxPayingContributor]

So on point. Play it as the whole band...to an audience of squirrels at sunset.

[@needhealing2228]

@@TaxPayingContributor actually that would be awesome

[@DeuCeNTX]

Can we also appreciate that Mike arranged, executed, videoed, edited, and posted this video 20 days after EVH passed away. Holy moly....

[@RobertBakerGuitar]

I mean he's just so good. What an amazing tribute.

[@Guitargate]

He’s really just so good.

[@danconley1750]

Mike Dawes is on a nonhuman level

[@kroadster3249]

You are amazing Mike. How do you develop these Lines and chords ? What is your thinking process behind it?

[@10losestreak81]

Never expect Robert will comment here, seen Mr.Baker so many time in lots unexpected videos.

[@ramfat]

Legend has hit that his fingers are still growing.

[@SlickCat]

There are very few people in the world who can play like this and make it look easy and fun at the same time....reminds me of Eddie himself doing incredible things while laughing, jumping around and having fun. Fantastic Mike !

[@kwimms]

The greatest thing about Eddy is how much fun he had while playing!

[@keithtate3298]

YES! Mike Dawes, Tommy Emmanuel..... these guys are genius in how they not only create original, masterful music, but also take classics and put their own incredible "spin" on cover reproductions.

[@kchastain3]

If I don’t hear this softly playing in the waiting room at the dentist office in 25 years I’m going to feel ripped off.

[@Guitargate]

GOLD

[@christinehignight8344]

@@Guitargate you have a great deal of nerve..

[@docdurdin]

This variation on a theme is stellar, heartfelt, and magnificent. Eddie would be so proud that such an artist would thematically pay homage to him. It really is the best orchestration any arranger could accomplish with this rock treasure.

[@FloridaManRacer]

The one universal regret we will all have for eternity is wishing Eddie could've heard Mike's interpretation of this song. It's a masterpiece in and of itself. I wish so badly we could all know how it would've made Eddie feel as a guitarist and composer. I'm still driven to tears every single time I hear it.

[@alcheckalski9716]

Hearing this is one thing, but to watch him play this at the same time brings it to a whole other level. Goosebumps and tears. That's how good this is to me.

[@JAYDUBYAH29]

I was surprised to find I was tearing up right then too, man. Some transcendent beauty just goes right to the bone. Wow.

[@annmarie3573]

Totally! Heaven touched Earth for a moment!

[@RayLynnCooper]

I had tears as well, funny what sound can do.

[@jaybarry7486]

For reals

[@HocusPocus6969]

Right, me too. The whole time.

[@JuanHughJorgan]

Same, right when he said it too. I was like damnit I am crying, but for a good reason!

[@alexheslop2917]

“Oh god damn it Mike” - felt that, every time I listen to his music

[@jordanbruce]

Bigtime felt that

[@lethiapage4767]

You look like you are about to burst into tears. I get it. Me too! This arrangement of Jump brings the song a whole new level of joy. It was already a fun happy song but my goodness this is so lovely I almost can't deal with it. Incidentally um...Jump is one of a single handful of songs that I never ever get tired of. I can listen to it over and over and over. I even have it as a ringtone on my phone for my alarm clock. I wake up to it every day.

[@jasontaylor5150]

I have to admit that I teared up listening and watching this performance. It made me miss Eddie even more that I already do. You spend so much time listening to someone the majority of your life that you feel like you actually knew them. Love your Channel, love this Mike guy that's playing in the video and God bless EVH!

[@jaysonayres4964]

"Don't like or subscribe to this channel, go over to Mikes and give him some love"....one of the best lines on youtube to date

[@whitenoise509]

The touch harmonics were absolutely incredible. So sick to be able to hit them so smoothly.

[@oneworld1563]

I love how Mike expands our appreciation of that song, and I love how you expand our appreciation of Mike's playing :-)

[@LankyTV_]

I’ve seen Mike play live. My dads seen him numerous of times and has always told me about him. He it simply incredible and watching him live is an experience I won’t forget. Let alone watching it with my dad who is the biggest lover of guitar playing and mikes work.

[@tomwhitaker1]

That was so beautiful when you teared up. I love it when you help me appreciate something on a whole different level. I would have watched this Mike Dawes video and been amazed at the technical mastery of course but not really understood it or felt it. But through your eyes and ears I can absorb it in a way that affects my brain and my heart.

[@hooyah_whit7054]

One of the best tributes I've ever heard!!! Absolutely incredible!!! I love that he does the entire arrangement to include the lyrical notes and rythym!!!! I'm a drummer and have played this song a thousand times so to hear this version blows my frikin' mind!!!! Thanks for this, Man!!!

[@bluegrasspicker1204]

Face melting. How he used the slide for DLR voice! Amazing

[@geetarzanmt]

You are such a heartfelt guy, much appreciate your depth of feeling, lack of ego, and sheer kindness, Michael.

[@whereyoufindus]

Mike Dawes is an absolute madman on the guitar. His cover of slow dancing in a burning room is the only one out of many I can never get tired of

[@Saacary]

I recommend Sungha Jung's version

[@afonsobandhold3867]

I recommend Feng E’s version!

[@hlima_7016]

i recommend Mike Dawes's version🤪

[@bidyutdatta5042]

All Good but Mike Dawes is God. 😀

[@iamgiggs1435]

Still gives me chills. I reckon I have watched this 369 times and STILL,,GET CHILLS

[@DrewNZ]

It’s no coincidence Mikes Jump clip is 4 mins 20 sec. His playing is dope.

[@crescendo5594]

I stumbled upon this video late. But man, this arrangement is so beautiful, it made me cry. He nailed exactly what made Jump so special, and on an acoustic no less.

[@drop830]

Man a tear came to my eye when he did the solo part. What a great tribute

[@billyraybar]

I cried watching this. The transcription into one instrument with timely background strings is flawless.

[@lainalopez3212]

It’s so moving to watch and listen a brilliant musician bring another musician and teacher to tears, you know you’re being treated to something very special. You don’t marry the one you can live with….marry the one you can’t live without!

[@SuperTurbocoupe]

He distilled the very essence and groove of that song. Unbelievably catching all the right pieces.

[@stephennelson3950]

I love watching you “watch” these other phenomenal guitarists, it’s vicarious magic; however, I don’t think you realize your true place in the guitar Universe: you are the Hubble telescope for the rest of us mere “G-C-D” mortals. I blew up my left hand and when I was 14, I’m 70 now, and have struggled to arrive at a James Taylor-ish kind of clone. I loved EVH. I was looking for some “Jump” versions and came across Mike Dawes, who was heretofore unknown to me. I binge watched him playing his version for over an hour, and even though my eyes and ears were engaged, my tiny little brain could NOT wrap itself around this. After I had vowed to burn my 900 Taylor and cut off both of my hands, I saw your video and was really touched. Thank you so very much for allowing us to view the Deep Field view of our Universe and understanding it just a little bit. I only found you 10 days ago, but I am a devotee. I truly hope Mike’s willing to come on with you, THAT would be stellar indeed. Thanks again for all your help, Steve.

[@JokesOnWokes]

I love kind comments like this. 💙

[@Lsmootho]

I've been following Mike for nearly 3 years and the guy is beyond genius.

[@flossyangel1]

Epic reaction, Love Mike Dawes cover version of Jump It's the best version I have heard ever!!

[@petergrohmuller1372]

This is far beyond “covers” or “tributes”. With his incredible skills, Mike Dawes has created a mindblowing monument to this unique monument of pop music, and we can only bow in front of it.

[@beatmasterbossy]

"Goddammit, Mike" That's what I was thinking. Wonderful.

[@kmcclinton71]

Holy SHITE! That guy is on another universe! I can barely walk and chew gum at the same time... this guy can play 4 instrument parts at the same time!

[@waynemyers4455]

Mike Dawes is truly a fucking legend doing a tribute to another legend, we miss you Eddie. Tank you for this!

[@dvarusskiesfilms6681]

I love how dumbfounded you look at moments during this guys performance. I've been playing keys in various ways since I was 4, am now 50 years old, and still dumbfounded by what the modern guitarist's are doing. I am happy that there are still people pushing that envelope. Reinterpretations are so awesome.

[@simonwiltshire7089]

I am not sure what I enjoyed most. His playing or love of his playing! Just came across this channel .. AWESOME!

[@TomsRockHouse]

Good to see, I'm not the only one getting emotional / into tears, while enjoying Mikes performance. This is so unbelievable good! A real hero on a (striped) 6 string!!!

[@arielendean7374]

Hey Michael - I don't play an instrument (yet) - but I love watching you react to sublime artists knocking it out of the park with such genuine emotion, love, and respect as much as I enjoy hearing the musicians you're in awe of. Love this channel. Always makes me smile and feel happier. :)

[@ryanandrews5379]

An Unbelievably good version - Mike Dawes, we are lucky to have you on our planet!

[@jfoss1974]

Michael, I don’t know if I’ve ever heard such admiration put the way you did here. And I agree 💯! Mr. Dawes is a true gift from the guitar gods.

[@berube361]

I know its often said so and so's cover of something is the best but I think this cover is truly the best I've ever heard. Gives you goosebumps seeing and hearing how amazing it is.

[@daviddavisproject]

Wow wow wow!! Love the honesty and vulnerability of both these players. Thanks so much to the both of you. It really shows the true connectivity only we as players understand to our instrument. Life love emotion dedication all channeled through one instrument. This is SO good. I can’t even, man.. wow

[@pencileater1]

Only recently discovered your channel and I'm HOOKED! (and subscribed) The absolute joy with which you not only take in these performances but then convey to a viewer what you are picking up on is a treasure for us, even for myself as a person who doesn't play but LOVES music and thinks of it as essential for my life. I'm moved by the way that you are moved....Thank you sir for taking the time to share with us, signed a very appreciative newly acquired fan, I feel lucky to be able to enjoy!

[@pencileater1]

oh and not to forget, Mike Dawes is INCREDIBLE - thank you for introducing me to his insane talent :)

[@brandonross5213]

“Where’s the button goddamnit” 😂😂 greatest ending ever

[@Darryl_Frost]

I'm sitting here grinning like an idiot watching this video, Thankyou Mike, Michael and Eddy.

[@tryptamines761]

i smiled the biggest i've smiled in a long time the entire time lol

[@danbarber7333]

@@tryptamines761 Amen!

[@ackers36]

Just noticed I’m doing the same thing!

[@RomSelleck]

Same here

[@Crossley856]

From one Michael to another Michael and a Mike. This was just so special, I savored it after restringing my guitar (a cheap Bad Cat semi hollow tele style) I just looked at the guitar for a minute or two after this ended..... and I stared in appreciation of what this wonderful instrument has given us.

[@jamesvalls8530]

Love your face when Mike “melts your face”. It’s also great to see your human/musician side talking as you are moved by great guitar:

[@theariesexperiment4642]

His song "The Impossible"?? Its the most incredible guitar piece I've ever heard or witnessed. He has mastered the guitar in my opinion. A true gift to all us. Love you Mike

[@oblivion2477]

Dude, I'm in tears with you......This is true honest to goodness music.

[@jimbim4405]

The fist time I saw your reaction was about 2 years ago. I have just re-watched it and it is STILL so beautifuL!! I'm not a guitar player, but I cried the first time I saw Mike do this magic. It is beyond complehension, and as you say - he's just so damned relaxed throughout!

[@bradhienzachary]

I haven’t felt that happy and inspired about a KZbin video for how long? For all those who grew up listening to this song as kids I’m sure we have an extra appreciation for this song. We can feel the love combined with an unbelievable technique and skill. We are in Awe Mike Dawes!

[@Chris_Bibby]

I love that Mike's a really humble guy as well, despite sitting right at the top of the "How the..WTF did I just watch??" talent tree! :)

[@Guitargate]

Correct!

[@Idk-kh5vz]

This is hands down the most amazing Van Halen guitar cover I’ve ever seen, it’s so unique

[@pifou61]

What in the world? Jeeez. The skills are unreal. I was thrown back in the 80s listening to it. Huge grin on my face. Also I had DLR's voice in my head the whole time.

[@cherylgruver3285]

If theres a rock and roll heaven you know they've got a helluva band. RIP King

[@ARCHDEACONMUSIC]

I agree 1000%! Mike Dawes is AMAZING! I'm actually starting to learn how to play this style of guitar as I'm a full-time musician and have been playing for 30 years. It's so unbelievably challenging, but also fun to push the boundaries of my musical skills! I actually booked a lesson with Mike for Dec. 13th over Zoom and I'm REALLY looking forward to it! :)

[@dr.buzzvonjellar8862]

There’s incredible beauty and brilliance in this world! Wot a time to be alive.

[@CH-fh2lh]

Thanks. Nice to have permission to put it down for a while. I was feeling bad about that. Love hearing that you can get the passion back.

[@tylerfeagan438]

"If it's not this, ima be pissed" .....I hear that, love the reaction, I was there with you man. Loved every second, and love seeing the look on your face as you saw it too. Kid in a candy store. Keep love and great music flowing everyone.

[@Bero70]

“Where’s the button god damnit" ...This could be next big hit. Someone needs to write song about it...I mean, that was GOLD.

[@markcooper8561]

I saw this vid when Mike released it shortly after EVH's death and then spent at least a half hour in stunned silence just trying to take in what I'd heard. I hadn't watched it again since as it left me so emotionally drained. Watching you reacting to this for the first time brought it all back in spades. Mike is a true genius. If you've never seen it, watch his version of 'Slow Dancing In A Burning Room' by John Mayer. Even without lyrics (like his version of 'Jump'), the whole song is there.

[@powisallgood9199]

Thanks Mike for just a true genuine reaction. I love how you had your guitar with you ehile watching this and you just stared in awe like so msny of us. Seeing someone do something truly brilliant is one of life's smazing things. Thanks for sharing your reaction with us. You are such a passionate player and you just are a fan of music. Sweet as bro

[@thejakestutsmanbandofficia3840]

This video was so much fun to watch. We were both excited at the same parts so to see your enthusiasm matching my own was fantastic. Great song, great vid, keep it coming!

[@alexanderlyon]

Speechless. I wouldn't have thought it was even *_possible_* to pull it off like that. *_AND_* , he made it look effortless.

[@deepspacenine]

So this is the modern day Robert Johnson. I mean the style of play. I think Mr. Johnson would love it.

[@MOAB-UT]

Single take.

[@julianmalcolm6933]

8:34 Nice Michael Hedges nod too. "Can't you see me standing here..." to Hedges "Aerial Boundaries"

[@gatogreensleeves]

It's amazing to see how influential Hedges was, to the point where it seems that most people don't even realize that HE was the one who really created this style. Sure, there were the John Renbourns and Alex de Grassis that set him up, but it was Hedges' style that endured.

[@suedobson9970]

this made me cry, the perfection and grace that Mike Dawes approached and brought to light the amazing song writing of the genius known as Edward Van Halen. just simply amazing piece of master guitar, writing and performing. thank you Mike Dawes, and thank you for Michael Palmisano for bringing this to view!

[@NamathCB]

When you just giggle at the insanity. Thank you for introducing this ole man to some younger talent. LOVE to see it without a stack of "computer" support. Simply a master doin his thing! 🤘🔥

[@reneehill8648]

"I don't know how the hell you do this." LOLOL. agreed. freaking AMAZING. great discussion

[@kimasp7482]

Eddie just looked down and said "oooohhhh YES!"

[@faceachenz8441]

An amazing performance, and a great breakdown of that performance; i had tears in my eyes at the exact same point as you Michael. You know when something is so unbelievably good, when someone has talent like you've never seen or heard before, that it moves you to tears?; that's exactly what this is. When my wife says "What are you crying for?", saying "He's just so f**king good!!!" just doesn't seem to do it enough justice!!!!!

[@davidlaird7407]

Dude... As I watched this my smile just got bigger and bigger. The man's a genius!

[@davidlythgoe809]

beautiful description of what music means, for those of us that hear every note and the combinations that are more than the sum of their parts

[@Guitargate]

Thank you !

[@cademower]

“Where’s the button god damnit” 😂

[@kriswhitaker7214]

Michael (and the rest of us) is shook. :)

[@mrbrightside771000]

Michael!! Your response to this amazing skill and ability, is the epitome of musical unity at it's finest!! It is so refreshing and encouraging to see these examples of humility! The arts tend to be plagued with an air of pretentiousness. Beautiful to see, absolutely incredible to hear, great video all around!! R.I.P. Eddie!

[@TheFlamingChips]

It's easy to forget that an instrument is a tool. For music, for expressing yourself. Then you have moments like this where they transcend that and it simply becomes pure music. Thanks for the video

[@jimmyjennings4089]

That guy is scary good, like when i first heard Eddie in 78 i thought he was from another planet, this guys from another dimension.

[@travelman158]

Stop it. Stop it. Stop it. I am 55 years old and you just made me break down and cry. This is one of the most beautiful arrangements I have ever heard in my life. Mike is a true Master of the guitar. Hand picked and blessed by GOD!

[@q_clips6765]

YOUR humility and your appreciation of divine beauty is in itself, is just what humanity needs.

[@jordanlalonde_music]

I always come here to find new cool music to listen to, but then I always walk away with a life changing life lesson. You are not only a great character, guitar teacher, and musician. But you're also a very wise and down to earth person and a great inspiration to me. I always look forward to these videos good sir, keep it up! -Jordan

[@tompoynton]

This has the most “dude”s ever in a Palmisano video

[@Guitargate]

That’s a lot.

[@suburbanindie]

It was earned, believe me!

[@Justafeller]

Mike's a master. I've been a fan of EVH since the very beginning, if that's saying anything about my age. I've also been a fan of Mike's since the beginning, meaning at least before most of my fellow guitarist buddies knew who he was. I may not have pursued a successful career in music, but I've always spotted the greats early on. This interpretation by Mike is impressive and moving.

[@nicoladc]

I love how you get those feels that make you break in tears. This happens to me too and always felt like it was strange.

[@adamturner8732]

Michael ... you couldn't have reviewed this any better. This is a musical masterpiece by Mike. EVH would have geeked out over this.

[@dannyriccardo-kornpet4599]

A most perfect reaction video. Here’s a case where the sequel edges out the original. I was grinning and laughing and rocking in my chair.

[@flyingdutchman80]

This is so good it brought a tear my eye. Eddie himself would applaud this I guarantee it. Gone but never forgotten. There will never be another Edward Van Halen.

[@WilliamBurdine]

I first came across Mike Dawes in 2014, there isn't ANYTHING he plays that doesn't have me just STOPPING to watch... It's SO Emotional! What Great Stuff and to see you be so humble as an instructor to be floored is a GREAT Thing... Thanks for this!

[@ProvenSeb]

Holly shit !! Dude ! I didn't even know that guy before. And he just made me cry in the subway in front of the others people. Fortunately I have to 😷 so it's not obvious. But how the hell can someone be THAT gifted !! It's a mistery of life. Thank you for sharing such a treasure.

[@cmillivol98]

I first heard Mike from his “Somebody that I Used to Know” video and I about passed out. This is just ridiculous but in the best way imaginable.

[@BrianOboylemusic]

I’m 45 and I have not owned a guitar during the entire time I’ve played. Alcohol and drugs took tons of nice gear from me and there were times were all I had was a hand me down Squire. This year I got a dean and boss katana and I’m so greatful for both.. even if u have been away come back to it and just play!!

[@Guitargate]

That’s it! Just keep picking it up!

[@haymanstudios5124]

Thanks for this, to the both of you! Excellent playing by Dawes, and a fun review. Beautiful.

[@libertyuk8428]

Michael your reaction is priceless. Such eloquent words to describe such an amazing moment in Guitar KZbin history.

[@joelnolting538]

Amazing how this can give an entirely different emotion than the original.

[@edster612]

I thought there was gonna be a reaction video...instead I got to watch Michael become dumbstruck and awed by Mike Dawes... It's so nice to see that I'm not the only one that goes speechless in the proximity of genius. :)

[@Guitargate]

Mm hmmmm

[@bigt6889]

Not afraid to admit that gave me goosebumps and choked me up a bit with emotion. So beautiful a tribute.... fantastic playing