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

[@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!!!

[@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.

[@ChairDancerReacts]

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.

[@HolgerSteinmann]

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

[@kepler9014]

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

[@kepler9014]

@@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.

[@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...❤

[@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 🙏🙏🙏

[@dpa103304]

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

[@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

[@TheAndersox]

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

[@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.

[@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

[@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!

[@Gabe-Maddie-Music]

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

[@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.

[@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!

[@razorwork1]

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

[@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!!!

[@JohnRutz-xd8zg]

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

[@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.

[@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.

[@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.

[@timtam79]

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

[@keithcroft9181]

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

[@annmarie3573]

Me too! Love that one!

[@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.

[@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!

[@heathermemacdonald]

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

[@ToshaRaeNailed]

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

[@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!

[@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

[@concernedcitizen939]

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

[@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.

[@KWE.ECLECTIC]

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

[@ToshaRaeNailed]

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

[@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

[@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... 🤘🏼🤘🏼🤘🏼

[@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!

[@kl3060]

Brandi is so good

[@karihajduk9776]

More Brandi Carlile on this channel please!!

[@Deliquescentinsight]

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

[@orangeandblackattack]

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

[@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

[@michaelgouker8623]

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

[@malcolmbruce9753]

Wow!! Amazing.

[@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.

[@JHOLE21]

Thanks for making these man!

[@rockwood999]

This hands-down my new favorite channel.

[@jdenino6022]

Elton John’s masterpiece ❤

[@tammysmail8750]

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

[@danigarcia1209]

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

[@KDubs107]

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

[@johnmcelhaney8490]

whole thing killer. solo totally neil young! loved it.. CAME ACROSS THIS TONIGHT AGAIN...did you really not know this is an Elton song? If not I love the innocence. You should embrace that man no need to change the title. Be proud of everything knowledge comes when it want sometimes before or after the fact. Facts are for fools! It is often the considered foolish that create what become the facts over time! You rule Michael.

[@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.

[@thedadbodangler7784]

You have to check out "The Joke" and "Party Of One"!!!

[@stroburg02]

Brandi is amazing, but I’m getting the impression that we aren’t aware that these are Elton’s chord changes. Kind of explains why the arrangements are so thoughtful. Great song.

[@nancyd3755]

Look into their originals.

[@JamieDodman]

You should definitely have a look at Children of Bodom "Living Dead Beat". Very talented musicians and would be a nice tribute to the Vocalist/Guitarist, Alexi Laiho, who recently passed away. Could watch your stuff all day! Thanks!

[@lifewarrior1]

Thanks!

[@Guitargate]

Thx so much!

[@JonSmith-fc2mm]

lol - I can't believe you didn't know this is an Elton John tune - one of his most underrated.

[@warriordrum]

Pretty weird, almost unbelievable that he doesn't know the tune. Yea, early Elton but from one of the biggest most classic records of all time. And by the way, title track.....if your an Elton head like me you would be raving how great the gravel in her voice is, how she respects the songs bones and doesnt stray too far from the core. She honors it like I would try to sing a song that changed my life.

[@sentientcardboarddumpster7900]

Great voice and overall performance, would prefer to have an electric guitar more prominent in the mix for this song though, that's part of what I love about the original

[@helmedon]

She's self taught on guitar and piano.

[@davewylie654]

Michael has to know this is Elton Johns best album. She nails it as well. Check out Warren Haynes blistering guitar cover

[@rodrigomuller2646]

Bro! Love it, try fat freddy's drop - blackbird live at red bull studios. Cheers from patagonia!

[@Matt-ll1lk]

Michael ......why don't you ever do any PHISH???? Please!!

[@KDubs107]

Caught some shit for doing it before I think

[@edm781]

Think the band's or their record Co. lawyers block it.

[@Matt-ll1lk]

wow... rediculous!

[@matteastman4258]

Shooter Jennings is playing piano

[@padenlee7085]

Hey man I love your videos been watching for a while now. It would be awesome if you could react to Turnpike Troubadours either Good Lord Lorrie, The Funeral, or The Bird Hunters. They have great story telling and there are some underlying guitar parts kinda hard to hear over the fiddle, so if you could break some of those down that would be amazing. Thank you for what you do keep it up.

[@poodlegirl55]

You should have done an actual Brandi song that her and the twins wrote.

[@TheJakev91489]

I'd love to hear you analyze Inca Roads of Frank Zappa's album One Size Fits All.

[@poringoba]

bro, for the love of god react to guthrie govan, wonerful slippery thing

[@madben111]

Please, can you make a "react" to Blacktop Mojo "it won't last" The guitare is just awesome to me, i'm curious of what you think about it Regards from France, keep up the good work!

[@TOM-vb5yy]

you're the best

[@GaZonk100]

she KILLS it with 'vibratos' not needed

[@VikingNorway-pb5tm829]

Cello :) nice.

[@imbroken8]

Also surprised (kinda) that he also hasn’t heard the other version of this with Mick Ronson….

[@hernandezdaniel1281]

Please review soda estéreo unplugged genesis you going to love his guitar playing

[@theduococo4309]

jason who?.

[@B3AST555]

You have to watch Cole Chaney coalshooter!!!!

[@ayatan9119]

You should check out a Japanese band called Toe

[@nicholascummins9946]

Please please please react to diamond rio doing a mashup of carry on way ward son, born to be wild, and walk this way.

[@jamesscott2704]

Umm I think the great arrangement was because of Elton John... however nice cover, jam section was all them. Reminds me of when my teenage niece tried to tell me the Bangles wrote Hazy Shade of Winter, ahh youth.

[@carolharper2366]

Jesus, buddy! This is the second time I've heard you attribute this incredible song writing to Brandi when it's Elton John and Bernie Taupin who wrote it. You are missing so much if you don't know about E&B's songwriting.

[@Roylevis]

Man would so love to see you do Comfortably numb Live Pulse version.

[@jbzhitz]

Please react to Luca stricagnoli.

[@murielpalmer-rhea8250]

RAISE HELL is another whopper. Watching her performances is something to wake up to..no dragging thru the morning.

[@jimssos2375]

Can u teach me how to play guitar please

[@tyshred9251]

My dude if you havent heard your fellow youtuber ichika nito. Do yourself a favor. Hes like along the lines of chon or Yvette young. Super nanas.

[@melissatyree566]

Dude, I thought you stopped breathing a couple of times. LOL 😆

[@edm781]

HEY, aren't you supposed to be skiing!? Hope you had fun. Sorry I couldn't get up there to give YOU a lesson!

[@SimonGummer]

Would love to see your reaction to Ben Howard on Jools Holland - kzbin.info/www/bejne/imXcmWWEj5WegNk

[@jasonperkins9872]

I'll be honest in the Highwomen video, I was more interested in the others.. Plus being A giant Isbell fan, I focused on him and his wife... anyway.. this video!!!!! Wow!!!

[@annmarie3573]

I really wanted to love the Highwomen project more than I did. It kind of ended up a little less than the sum of it's parts.

[@jc8453]

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[@mshirley99]

Have you given a listen to Molly Tuttle? I'd love to see your reaction to this: kzbin.info/www/bejne/fn-vcqiFgZ2Im7M

[@markcrockett7568]

Take the hat off, dude.

[@jeffrasmussen1478]

Elton is better and the first mad man

[@Goreillaa]

can you react to pantera live at ozzfest in 2000

[@skippy9659]

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