HOW TO PLAY DON'T LET ME DOWN - JOHN MAYER & KEITH URBAN

[@Bagel11e1]

I’m a huge John Mayer fan and this is one of my favorite performances but mainly because of Keith Urban. I had no idea until I first saw this how great of a guitar player he was

[@nicolitox]

You must watch their presentation of til summer commes around😁

[@Bagel11e1]

nicolitox That’s a great one, I’ve watched all their duets! I think they are so great together, I wish they would perform together again or tour together 😁

[@whitewalker608]

Watch "You'll think of me live" by Keith urban on KZbin to be blown away. His acoustic strumming is really good too. See 'Kiss a Girl" or "Somebody like you" acoustic on KZbin. Also, see "Tonight I wanna cry" where he plays piano too.

[@brendankirbyacoustics]

Yeah Keith urban is a beast

[@stricknine8623]

Love Keith Urban being recognized...For many years I've understood Keith as an exceptionally great guitarist..But I'm a player of 36 years. I think sometimes, to the casual listener, greatness may go unnoticed.

[@stricknine8623]

@@thedude9726 Just scour YT for things related to his guitar performances and it's beyond exceptional. If you haven't already. Yes, he has tons of skill and a super sense of melody. Keep playing man !!

[@whitewalker608]

@@thedude9726 Watch Keith Urban's You'll think of me live. You'll be blown away. Also his guitar strumming is very unique. He makes it sound like a whole band. See Somebody like you live performance by Keith. He's an amazing guitarist.

[@richat1691]

these country players aint no joke, just not my thing

[@stricknine8623]

@@richat1691 Do you play ? Or are you a listener only ?

[@stricknine8623]

@@richat1691 Hey man,...take about 3 minutes and listen to this collaboration between John Fogarty (Credence Clearwater Revival) and Keith Urban....it seems like it would be "for everyone" type of music but I may be wrong... kzbin.info/www/bejne/d3LHqpuOnsSrr9U

[@rcbc1986]

There's a lick Keith plays while John is singing that even got John impressed. So beautiful.

[@torfinnfuglestad2003]

Haha I was hoping for it to show up. You can see John Mayer give Keith a look like "WTF WAS THAT AWESOME LICK, DO IT AGAIN"

[@lukeg2479]

Yes sadly it didn't show up here

[@simforianivano]

yeah on 2:17 that was lit, and Keith's guitar tone was so creamy tho

[@kazc9673]

Its an EMaj7 with a ninth lick. Its so awesome and intellingent. Love that lick

[@mickymcfinnigan6307]

I Love how at 5:10 keith's strap falls off and John helps him fixing it.

[@warwicksmiley]

I was just about to say the same,Lucky I thought to see if someone else has said the Same.

[@ronaldessi]

And keith didn't miss a beat either. If you're not watching the vid, you can't even tell that something happened on stage

[@mickymcfinnigan6307]

@@ronaldessi yes, he just doesn't care :D

[@torfinnfuglestad2003]

Keith Urbans strap let him down

[@Pauld62]

Gotta say im impressed with what youve done with this channel. Its such a hard thing to get people to watch your channel with the ammount of content thats about. Youve really managed to push this channel and have your own identity within the space. I think youre a great player too

[@8MinuteAxe]

I agree. The success of this channel is I believe primarily due to the quality of your playing and teaching and consistent and well written videos. My channel is about to turn 1 and I have 3600 subs. I worked so hard for them. I consider myself a good player and an experienced teacher but your playing, especially your phrasing and attack is far superior to mine. This is one of my favorite channels

[@juancarlosgranados4425]

It's also personality. He really connects with people. It's a gift. Some people have it, but not everyone.

[@hty6884]

@@8MinuteAxe wow your channel is great. Never give up and I believe you will see results keep up that quality content

[@MustafaBaabad]

I could not agree more to your statement. He is not in any way less competent than the persons he is talking about. Cheers from Indonesia.

[@sirhulk5325]

That was my favorite guitar video on KZbin. I’m so glad you analyzed it. Most people need to see and appreciate John and Kieths chemistry.

[@funkyjones]

You are a great teacher! Breaking down the harmony and exact chords and licks and building from there. You explain the details of what the musicians are doing and why, showing what is important and what is not and all in a way that is engaging and easy to understand. Kudos!

[@TheGroovyGuitarDude]

WOW! Killer performance from two of my favorite guitarists, and your breakdown of it is PHENOMENAL! Loved soaking in every second of this break down of John and Keith’s styles in this videos. Amazing dude! 🙌🏽

[@luizcunha8732]

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[@luizcunha8732]

Parabéns

[@TheCyanogenMod]

The amount of detail, structure of this video. Immediate subscribe

[@KevisaVivose]

John Mayer has always been one of my favourite guitarists. And definitely my favourite artist, period! But man, I have to admit, I love Keith Urban's phrasing more than John's. He has a very different approach to soloing . Love it! Two amazing musicians!

[@PT1989Uke]

Love Mayer but Urban owns this solo!

[@simforianivano]

@Kai M. but it's his opinion that urban 'stole' the show with his solo on that song

[@jeremywashington4889]

@@simforianivano Keith stole the show with his vocals as well.

[@brettzimmerman4566]

Agreed he nailed it!!

[@titi64230]

keith urban s solo is very melodic and vocal, with emotion and taste, the best to play with john mayer at your side but to play on an equal plan. This man rocks the duo

[@titi64230]

excellent explanation for the dorian and major scale. I try to teach the same with major and minor pentatonic to some friends : same shape but not sames intentions and way to make it sound.That s why music is so interesting

[@stevencoulter4097]

Urban has those distinct vocal guitar lines that don't fall into the "guitar licks" catalog. I'm a huge John Mayer fanboy, and I think that his playing in this song may have been a bit cleaner, and I love his blues influence, but I think that most non-guitar players would gravitate towards the melodic lines of Keith Urban in this instance. Excellent video!

[@nycfc4life884]

You hit the nail! Keith's melodic soloing is elite.

[@MaddestMousse]

Well, I am a guitar player and I still gravitate towards the melodic lines of Keith Urban in this instance. As opposed to the more derivative/generic bluesy, more minor pentatonicky (boring) licks of Mayer, even if they are played cleaner or better or even if Keith hits a couple 'wrong' notes here or there amidst his more inventive playing, and John doesn't.

[@richat1691]

@@MaddestMousse how is it more inventive - just because nobody chooses to play like that ? The fact is 90% of top guitarists would play pentatonic lines. Jimi/SVR/Clapton wouldnt know a dorian if it hit them in the face.

[@MaddestMousse]

@@richat1691 I think you just answered your own question haha what a weird comment.

[@richat1691]

Ok..

[@Random_dudebro]

I've always loved that john mayer keith urban performance, thank you for dissecting it!

[@everglow101]

For me, as a MASSIVE John Mayer fan, I understand how John was doing this! John was letting Keith truly shine here! John is incredible at not stealing the spotlight while still making an amazing contribution! Of course, he can steal the spotlight but it's fun seeing the moments when he chooses to let someone else shine! His goal was to support Keith because Keith has chops as good as John! Other notable instances of John doing this are his performances with J.P. Saxe ("Here's Hoping" and "I Don't Miss You"), Alexander 23's cover of "Everybody Wants to Rule the World" and his performance of "Thinking Out Loud" with Ed Sheeran. But I love this video because John let Keith go loud and steal the spotlight! And I love it! Also, the musicianship is AMAZING in this performance! At the time of this performance, John had semi-recently had throat surgery and was still in recovery. John nodding to Keith to help with the high notes was great. With Keith Urban's solo, hen Keith's strap (with strap locks) came off, John tried to help Keith immediately! Truly incredible musicianship! One of my favorite collaborative performances of all time! Sorry, I rant a ton XD

[@jonathanlego4930]

These two are in my top five current favorite guitarists. Like you said, one is bluesy, the other is feel. They inspired me to start learning how to play electric guitar. The CMT crossroads they did a few years ago has some of the best guitar work I’ve listened to. Listening to Keith playing brings a tear to my eye, it’s not weird , not at all. I understand the feel.

[@rabrown22000]

Vince Gill plays a pretty good guitar

[@tiagogomes4114]

fr, is it the american pro?

[@brianhake5037]

I second that

[@stricknine8623]

He is phenomenal !!

[@rhettdale7027]

He hits harmonics like no one else. Without distortion, too.

[@danielkimethridge1259]

This might be my favorite comment on all of the Internet

[@dimipartcaster7770]

I enjoyed this musical conversation(not battle) very very much.I hear it over and over again and every time I have the same, strong feelings.I think that the real music is melodic playing like this one. No shredding, no rush, no bla bla. Simple(yet difficult, cause the simple is the harder to achieve),beautiful and emotional playing which gives birth to pure feelings deep into the heart.

[@tomwoodley4882]

Their voices compliment each other really well

[@TheDCGuitar13]

You know who really surprised me? Adam Levine. Just shows you how studios hold great guitarists back these days. He played the absolute heck out of purple rain.

[@birdley9577]

Adam said he is a guitarist that can sing and Keith is the same. I think they both love to play the guitar but are famous for their singing.

[@leeosmond9217]

❤

[@hkguitar1984]

How marvelous, great explanation of the difference between the two scales used in Keith's solo. Thank You

[@foolishsamurai]

This is one of my favorite performances ever! Thanks for covering this one!! ❤️❤️

[@AlexDanson]

Totally agree, amazing performance by John Mayer and Keith Urban. I'm considering doing a cover of this song on my channel, would be awesome to have the chance to play on stage with those musicians though!

[@chapibermejo1315]

Two great guitarists, covering a great song from the best band to ever live 😍 Doesn’t get much better than that

[@FruitJuice92]

well, you chosen my favourite song by Mayer/Urban... that solo is so stunning, as a guy wrote under that video,"just 2 straight men doing love "and that's definitely how it look like!

[@firstnamelastname7473]

Hahah dude thats one of my favorite songs in general and its on youtube so im always on there watching the video and i seen your comment for a good while lol im glad im not the only one that has this performance as one of his favorites. Especially keiths solo

[@FruitJuice92]

@@firstnamelastname7473 yeee exactly what I mean, I really love mayer but in this performance Keith was shining, is solo, his phrasing, was always on point, and at the end when Mayer stops everyone and start to play slowly... That was amazing

[@jonathanlego4930]

I thought it was like guitar lovin’ , yeah like sex.

[@snekmeseht]

Wow. I really liked that performance. I did not know that Keith was so masterful. Thanks again GP.

[@godfreyozzy7128]

You've obviously never seen this: kzbin.info/www/bejne/n6CnaJqmaZZ6j7c

[@jtday1028]

Fantastic video. I'm the kind if guitarist that craves to have this kind of breakdown explained to me - WHY they are playing what they are playing, which scales, etc. So much more satisfying to the intellectual side of understanding guitar, but almost no instructors are doing this kind of thing. Great job!

[@stuartskipsey1122]

Brilliant this is one of my favourite videos on KZbin and you instantly picked my favourite bit of guitar from Keith Urban, beautiful melody

[@Artzineonline]

Your ability to illustrate the important elements of these performances, and the enthusiasm with which you do it, makes watching you videos addictive, fun and educational. Although of course while being entertaining and educational, your videos are also rather inspirational, for guitar aficionados like myself (who will never be professional but dream of one day to play a complete song without mistakes) Your videos bring down to earth and give a glimpse of that mysterious realm of virtuoso guitar players like Clapton, et al. by showing that it's based on theory, but enhance by talent.. To make a long story short: DAMN!!

[@bernardcummines8124]

Love the way you dissect great guitar music 🎸

[@hottamanful]

What a great selection for a video.. brilliantly explained.. thank you..

[@jamessullivan9]

When John taps that note in the beginning of his solo is beautiful.

[@giuliolepri596]

Your enthusiasm is contagious man! It's always such fun watch your videos.

[@GuitarPilgrim]

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[@simeonbetapudi5762]

I know this is unrelated to the video, but I know that you are a big fan of CCR, and I just learned that John Fogerty played a lot of songs tuned down a whole step (Proud Mary and Bad Moon Rising to name two). I know in your videos you've played them (like most people) in standard tuning. Could you make a video about that?

[@leonardoleal5092]

“ I don’t need no F# minor Dorian, to hell with you Keith! I'll stick with my blues, man! “ ahahahah really lovely video, those insights on the solos are so useful, when you find something pretty you have to find out why you’ve found it pretty and that’s understanding the thoughts of the guitarists while they’re playing. Keep up!

[@astearn6546]

If someone explained modes this simply to me I would have figured them out so much earlier than I did.

[@ColtonAnderson1258]

I was lucky enough to watch Keith urban live once which was really cool because I grew up on country music and a lot of his songs

[@AlexandreGorza]

I am impressed by the clarity and quality with which he conveys his ideas.

[@surfrby8876]

you know you have one of the best channels/videos on YT,you always have interesting ideas and content that nobody else would ever think of, its fresh and original, please keep doing what you do

[@ThrashRoC]

I don´t play the guitar for over half a year now ...but now i start over and your Channel is ABSOLUTE COOL !!!

[@mtlmiguel]

Your video is amazing. It turned me on to John Mayer and Kieth Urban video of don't let me down. I keep rewatching it over and over. You brought my attention to the excerllence of their guitar playing. Amazing video and an amazing analysis of this amazing performance.

[@adaptiveagile]

What a brilliant lesson! Suddenly I’d a Keith Urban fan. Your playing is stellar.

[@TheChrissutcliffe]

Another great video mate, this Cover by Urban and Mayer has been a favourite of mine for the last few months. Great job

[@ItRainsPennies]

Dude... they just played the SHIT out of their guitars!! Bravo, excellent analysis, and playing too!

[@BUNKERJR53]

I've seen Keith Urban twice in concert. The "Man" can play any style of music. He is a true "Guitar Slinger"!!!!!

[@RC32Smiths01]

Keith Urban playing with Mayer is actually a collaboration I never knew was around. That's really amazing, and both hold their weight in lead playing, especially in that clip!

[@johncardoza7229]

I miss live music and that solo gave me chills, thanks for this video and great content on your channel

[@howgreatisourgodgreatminds3032]

You are my new music teacher. Just watching your videos today makes me recommit to my guitar again after abandoning for some years

[@cadrat1962]

Kieth is one of the greats..... and such a nice bloke as well. Very well broken down and explained Pilgrim! Thank you.......... PS..... watch Kieth with John Fogarty...... They really do play off each other. very special.

[@teagandavis4377]

love the video man. I disagree on your opinion of why John changed the intro, however. I think the band very well could've picked up on a more subtle intro riff, but he decided to go for a more punchy start to set the tone/mood of the song. he wanted his dynamic to kick off energetically, thus changing his technique to match it. I assume most of the band are using IEM's, which further lessens the importance to make an intro noticeable to them. it'd all be part of the mix. I think it was strictly for the performance and energy.

[@BeatlesCentricUniverse]

Found your channel thanks to all the AMAZING Beatles content. Subscribed and became a Patreon patron for the Glen Campbell tab transcription alone. But the more I watch your videos, the more I appreciate how GREAT you are as a teacher. Plus, your analyses and song breakdowns are top-notch, AND entertaining! I LOVE this channel! (More Robby Krieger of the Doors please!)

[@rhodes7394]

I love this dude and the way he gives accolades to some of the greatest guitarists, while himself being one of the greatest (imo)

[@berkc06]

One of my favorite John Mayer performance. And I am still waiting Crossroads Guitar Festival 2019 DVD :)

[@vicentecontreras3137]

In my opinion Keith Urban solo: Beautiful 😍 John Mayer solo: Brilliant 😔

[@CatsInDungarees]

Watch John Mayer's neon and you will change your mind.

[@thomasbellissen2716]

Gravity Rio Rock 2013, you will definetly change your mind

[@jobama9909]

@@CatsInDungarees he didn’t say he was bad, it was more bluesy and gave off a less dreamy vibe

[@crowhaven200]

Well picked! I haven't watched your video yet, but this duo of great guitarists has been one I have watched over and over. I can't find many more of Keith playing like this, he plays mostly country. This little song shows the mad genius of his mastery. John is one of the best now, incredible skills. I want Keith to play more like this. Okay now that I have commented I am going to watch you break it down. Fantastic choice Pilgrim.

[@Bramslootmans]

Oh boy I was looking forward to this video!

[@noahharving6679]

I love your content. You are very gifted on the guitar and your humor makes your lessons easier to understand. Great job mate, keep it up!!

[@stareye_1062]

Omg I love that first keith urban lick so much

[@fr2738]

That was one of the most beautiful solos I have ever heard

[@telefan2]

Brilliant demo and explanation of one of my favourite videos. Thank you 👏👌

[@jeffrey.a.hanson]

This was video that helped me understand modal playing vs classic blues pentatonic style. Both incredible players and great voices! How this performance went under the radar blows me away! 🙇😔🤯

[@EvilSean62]

im loving your teaching style ... if only i had this 40 years ago ... i would be an ...old god.. seriously though ... your enthusiasm , the happy time vibe ...all the encouragement ... amazing yup when i was learning it was all threats and deadlines ... made me hate the trumpet and singing ... im ok now on upright bass , keys and stringed instruments ( various) ... including way too many guitars ( cant find a workhorse favourite ) keep up the good work ...it REALLY IS good... might i suggest a lesson on how to integrate with other musicians ... like how to jam with other ppl without stepping on their toes thank you again from the bottom of my heart ...you really have made my day just finding you

[@peterpeterpumpkineater7318]

Well put! Exactly why I'm here. Never too late to improve!

[@johnfrymyer8346]

I must say, in the traditional Prose of my Native California: "Dude, you rock. Your skills and commentary are totally aweseom and I would love to one day meet you and shake your hand.

[@abhinishsingh3603]

This is one of my best concerts ever coz so much of things going on one after other❣️🤦🏻‍♂️👀man how can you even think of these live God damn👏👏👏

[@jellyfishjack4534]

Every time John Mayer collaborates with a huge artist, history is WRITTEN

[@smoothnotes1412]

What a good channel. Please keep up with the good work. Cheers

[@SouthpawSatch]

Two incredible players. Thanks for the great lesson!

[@ssm445]

8:18 never seen someone doing pinch harmonics like that! But obviously, it works great.

[@orionmolaro3351]

i was taken aback as well, iv always done it with the thumb, but I can see how using the pointer that way on an upstroke?

[@davidfox2832]

He holds the pick at an "upside down " angle which would make it impossible to use his thumb. His pick is on a north east/ south west plane instead of south east/ north west which is the usual way.

[@titi64230]

excellent video about one of the best guitar video from last years, very good duo

[@slowris9514]

love this vid. your video style reminds me of Paul Davids. keep up the great work :)

[@sujayanarula3913]

Thank you for this video, I love to watch both of these amazing Guitarist sing and play😍🤩 I am getting to know more about John Mayer's approach, this is not only a lesson but a huge treat for me as I am heading in the same direction as a beginner by default 😄

[@TorToroPorco]

Love the way the notes just soared when Urban did his massive bend.

[@Sweet.Mother.of.Cheesus]

funny thing is, I don't even play the guitar but I like the Pilgrim's videos anyway. So much information on a lot of my favorite musicians and their styles. Great work!

[@theraveskies]

Finally somebody highlighted this duo in a video!

[@er.kamleshlal6690]

We want part 2 of John Mayer and Keith Urban

[@sneezyIce]

I second this!

[@er.kamleshlal6690]

Till the summer comes around kzbin.info/www/bejne/oZCwdH-nnZ1oZ9E

[@CrisauroMagno]

Bro! I love this kind of content, can you make "SWEET THING" keith urban and John Mayer Solo guitar

[@MarceloOtero92]

Hey Pilgrim, I really appreciate you making this video! I enjoy watching and listening to this two great guitarists playing together. You should also analyse their video of the song "Til Summer Comes Around", it's here on KZbin and they both BREAK it!!

[@tumuchkuturuu1518]

yes pls

[@walterobrien467]

Yes plssss

[@briandarragh4800]

Their performance at the CMT crossroads was on another level especially since they had about a day and a half to rehearse. Sweet Thing and Gravity were a heck of a wait to start and finish that show.

[@whyyeseyec]

@@briandarragh4800 I've watch that CMT show a hundred times and never get tired of it!!

[@leeosmond9217]

Thats so nice !

[@awkipintee]

Great cover and excellent video. You are really good at teaching “feel”... Thanks brother 🙏

[@lawrencetaylor4101]

What a great video of two great guitarists and playing by a third.

[@patrickgill9649]

How can anyone dislike this video? This is freaking cool man!!! Keep it up!!

[@blaws6684]

Try to comprehend the idea of different vs better. These two are incredible alone and surreal together.

[@jonaw1907]

Damn, thank you so much for this awesome video!! ;-) This song, played by these two, is a real gem

[@jillybabesno1]

Now I liked that! I'm glad somebody can pick apart these pieces, when I hear of people sayin they just watched there heroes playing and copied them I never can understand it, because the vids r never shown close up enough and long enough for me to knw wat the he'll their doin. The fact u did this and shared it with us was great I dnt see enough of this or at all I was so taken back I didn't bother to learn wat u were showing me but al save and check it out again long comment soz but yeah pls do more of them, in fact just do that!

[@mikem668]

Tremendous breakdown of a great song. This performance ranks with Robbie Robertson and Clapton playing Further On Up The Road on The Last Waltz. Thanks so much.

[@mart9468]

Yesss, one of my favourite performances. Was already silently hoping you would do this one :) such mindblowing talent on that stage

[@craniofacialsurgeon]

Just took another look at this great analysis. Thom you are Pilgrim no more, but a true peer of the guitarists you feature (and none can break it down the way you do). Dorian mode, explained with the relevant major scale, and chuck in blues pentatonics, on a classic Beatles track played by two great guitarists who were clearly having a wonderful time - it gets no better than this. 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@Terrub_Ullum]

Never seen your channel before, I loved watching this! Thank you very good analysis of both artists playing.

[@monzitj1]

Thank you for this video. Some licks you've showed us are priceless! Sadly I'm not able to replicate them alone easily. so I appriciate the effort man! My FAV. cover of an amazing song by FAR!

[@vonpad2937]

My soul felt blessed after watching this

[@justusthompson6736]

You are the man! I've been waiting for this ! As soon as I pass the bar exam in a week and start working, you've got another patreon subscriber! Thanks!!!

[@GuitarBroadcast]

Both are living legends !!

[@ditchgator1]

Always look forward to your posts. Thank you for what you do so well.

[@GuitarPilgrim]

I'm glad you liked it Richard!

[@fabricioveloso8507]

John is great, Keith is great, but you are the best! Fantastic video, tks!!!

[@johnh.kingstonlll5727]

Excellent Performance Video!!! Peace

[@sapelesteve]

Yep PG, they are top notch guitarist for sure. Obviously, born with the talent to play. You can't teach anyone how to play like that. Great video.......... 👍👍😉😉🎸🎸👍👍

[@PalmaMultimedia]

Another flash from the light bulb man! Best description of Dorian ~ for me . Your enthusiasm rocks

[@jeremylilin2633]

Jeez I was wondering when someonz would do an analysis of this sick and amazing cover ! Thanks a lot !

[@overtop4912]

one of the best covers of all time!!

[@lucao6406]

Plssss Pilgrim, analyse the SRV's solo of Mary Had a Little Lamb in Austin, Texas

[@subhamroy8817]

seconded, would love to see an analysis on that beast of a solo

[@neillbaxter9613]

One of my favorite of all time if not the

[@lucao6406]

@@subhamroy8817 me too, man, it's incredible

[@lucao6406]

@@neillbaxter9613 me too

[@HeAhaBro]

One thing I love about some of Stevie Rays solos like this one is they're just one very long sentence. That's impossible for most people to do who like myself resort to short pithy phrases.

[@nevalssokop4453]

Pure brilliance Pilgrim! It's a great pleasure to follow u!

[@peakdischarge]

It was a great pleasure to see their playing, however; you also have great skills and amazing tone. Thanks for the channel and your contribution to guitar world.

[@walkinwithjesus]

John Mayer...indeed. Keith urban, ive never thought “I can’t do that!”