In Conversation with Johnny Marr | The Great Escape Festival 2018 | Fender

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[@ethandowse9145]

Fender please fender make a lefty run of these

[@malcolmhardwick4258]

Yes Fender's take take over the world...they have mine !

[@MarcassCarcass]

It's discriminatory of Johnny Marr and Fender to absolutely refuse to make the Marr guitars available to left handed people (no matter the price), as they had done for right handed people with Kurt Cobain's guitar. I have stopped listening to Marr and regret ever going to his concert and shaking his hand. I'm not so sure how I feel about the Jag anymore either, or Fender making guitars in the USA. I'm sick of the occult running our lives and favoring the people that condone the abuse. Marr is just another pedo cult sell out.

[@ferabra8939]

This Charming Man guitar part is one of the most beautiful guitar parts ever conceived, hands down.

[@karu6111]

plenty to pick from The Smiths catalog... that band, I swear, I'll never grow out of...

[@xavierjames9270]

Definitely

[@sexobscura]

along with God Save The Queen/No Future

[@stevewelsh8560]

are you honestly being serious? really?

[@Liam.2000]

Its the Some Girls riff for me.... Always has been. Not the biggest fan of the song actually, but the guitar melody is fucking beautiful

[@cinemar]

When I hear Johnny Marr play a Smiths song with one instrument being his guitar I can actually hear every other instrument including Morrissey's vocals on some other plane. Like you can hear the rest of the song as a ghost while his guitar resurrects the other parts just for a brief moment and then he stops and the rest of the ensemble is laid back to rest. Just fucking beautiful.

[@sergiootaegui]

great way to put it, so true

[@Mozlove]

So was yoir comment....youre awesome

[@Tommy.L4ng]

Really good point

[@hq72hotmale]

Just perfectly Said

[@pedropierobom4030]

@@sergiootaegui que horas eu 5:-rpi

[@calbear98]

03:55 This Charming Man 06:07 Heaven Knows I'm Miserable Now 08:00 Modest Mouse - Dashboard 11:09 Girl Afraid 15:07 Accept Yourself 16:58 Some Girls Are Bigger Than Others 20:10 The Amazing Spider-Man 2 Soundtrack 21:07 Inception Soundtrack - Dream is Collapsing 23:29 Headmaster Ritual 26:00 Last Night I Dreamt That Somebody Loved Me 32:50 That Joke Isn't Funny Anymore

[@ultratwin]

Thank you! Also, at 00:28 Johnny strums IV / iv / iii-III /vi twice, the unmistakable chords to the verse of 10cc's I'm Not in Love.

[@BEHEDETY]

yay ty

[@song-mode]

god's work

[@NicoSaraleguy]

Thanks!

[@theplaneimage]

Thank you!

[@andyjl263]

The melody for Some Girls Are Bigger Than Others is one of, if not, the best guitar riffs ever written

[@malcomgladstone]

Nope we are the pigs wasp solo by Bernard Butler

[@SweetSoulBrother0]

@@malcomgladstone That's not a riff though and I am a massive Suede fan

[@ultimatemassive9501]

"Able to play the sound of my feelings". Lovely way to put it.

[@olliemeadows5666]

I love Johnny not just because of his music but because he's so humble and amazing at the same time he doesn't show off at all and he admits to making mistakes it's just great to have a musician like that

[@joyschlomer6866]

But why so greedy with his fellow Smith members. Very unfortunate, has lowered my view of him and the other $$ grubbing Smith. Great music, but the patina and brilliance negatively affected by their poor characters

[@johngreenwood1972]

Answered every question in depth and succinctly. The perfect interview. The guy putting the questions was excellent too. A text book affair for guitar freaks.

[@superspotter]

Talented and Genius are words that dont even come close to describing this man. Every time he starts playing, my hair stands on end and I just do not want him to stop. Superb.

[@RobM1606]

What a guy, an inspiration. People understandably say he is modest, but actually he just seems a really decent person who has time for everyone despite all the success and achievement.

[@DpHsHd]

Just brings tears to the eyes. The man has such beauty in his fingers.

[@arricammarques1955]

Like to be reborn with Johnny's fingertips.

[@ACMEpowersports]

When Johnny plays it goes straight into my soul. It has since 1984. He’s the musician of my lifetime.

[@lewisgavin2917]

You can tell feelings were brought back when playing this charming man

[@dadmadforgot4050]

So refreshing to see a guitarist being a musician not a musical athlete playing a million notes a second that no one cares about. Creating actual brilliant music rather than showing off. Awesome dude.

[@davidhoban3281]

Some girls are bigger than others riff came about while Johnny was watching Clint Eastwood. So my favourite guitar player wrote my favourite piece of music whilst watching my favourite actor😀........Thanks for this.. the best interview I think I've seen with JM

[@bleikrsound6127]

Marr and Morrissey, one of the greatest collaborations in music.

[@sexobscura]

a par with John and Yoko

[@alien9422]

sexobscura that’s insulting

[@thetragicghostking]

@@alien9422 yh more like Lennon and McCartney which is obvs not a good equivalence but deffo not john and yoko

[@stepladder3257]

The greatest*

[@joyschlomer6866]

Greedy collaborators

[@Gladiator0719]

Been a fan since the mid 80's, his songs and riffs stick with you for life. They become part of your soul, he's very melancholic due to being Irish Celt. But that works towards his creativity and inspiration, thank God. Very humble and very honestly true.

[@davidhoban3281]

Gladiator0719 Spot on. He has said before that he tries to turn daydreams into sound. As a guitar player I love the melancholic, dreamy type music that he comes up with. It moves my soul. It reminds me of that state I sometimes get when I'm in bed, sleeping but on the verge of being awake, when things become very clear, almost as if you understand what's important in life before it gets swamped by the rush and humdrum of the day!

[@brianlee6709]

100% agree

I hope it's cause he's Irish cause then I'm in luck

[@alejandrogarcia-puente6948]

It's like he is 16 and 60 at the same time

[@Mozlove]

That's what i was thinking....am i seeing a 16 year old play in a garage or an elderly man teaching his sons...whay a great observation ans how deep!!! Thanks

[@craigcoughlin1834]

Perfectly right

[@martinpineyro2475]

Alejandro García-Puente Nah you're kidding. He can't be 60. In fact, he looks so much younger than Morrisey.

[@fernandoinsociable4846]

LOL!!!

[@kingminotaur4693]

You're close but the point is: He's immortal. That's a credible classical guitar piece right there.

[@RMScott]

Gives me the shivers

[@ezrhino100]

Johnny is a genius. There is no other word to describe this guy...

[@johnyboy19685]

His music is an extension of his soul and his way of expressing himself more than any other way like an artist painting a picture he does it through his guitar

[@WS102]

I've played guitar for a few decades and Johnny Marr has probably forgotten more awesome riffs than I'll ever know. Dude is nothing short of epic.

[@cheeverdog]

hearing Johnny Marr do a fret stub and buzz should give us all hope.

[@irishelk3]

I love his enthusiasm for the guitar, every time i watch him in an interview i instantly play my guitar and miss what he says haha.

[@ngvot]

Oh shit he answered my question! Nice! ❤

[@saldanation]

Laura, nice one!

[@TheSpanielXD]

It was a great question!

[@Curseofsuperbowl49]

good question... I know what you meant on it... Marr is so friggin cool...

[@goldwold]

Rock on Laura! So rad. Good question and he elaborated on it for a while.

[@ngvot]

thanks guys! yeah I loved how he ended up rambling about it a bit :-D

[@keef71]

never been a Smiths fan, but as a music and guitar nut Johnny is a modern elder-statesman of guitar. Read his book recently, such a great story and he must have been somehow blessed to do what he has done. an amazing life and long may he continue

[@squiremuldoon5462]

Im sorry.

[@noelgarland3068]

my jag tremolo bar broke and they replaced the assembly for free, just wanted to mention it cause I think it's one of the reasons Fender is still a great guitar brand, if not nowadays 'the brand', they take care of their customers and musicians. Johnny Marr, no words, he's the real deal!

[@pandaroc1]

I can watch Johnny play guitar all day.

[@lenrichardson7349]

Well that was a treat, I'll never be able to play the guitar and I am so impressed by people who can with such ease.

[@Southstander218]

17:12 - Sweet Jesus

[@sunnysyl7]

NTV14 my word aswell !!!

[@Marcoshary]

It's impressive how someone can create certain things so simple, yet, so magnificent.

[@davidpetty2315]

That's crazy Laat night.. it's his favorite to play now it's always been my favorite song.. what a melody..

[@oussamaokbi]

Imagine being Johnny Marr and having this great party trick that's basically Playing this charming Man perfectly. Man i love how this guy is so nonchalent.

[@Kmaitland89]

Johnny seems like a real genuine, down to earth guy. He just kind of talks like a normal person, not some out of touch rock star. I really like him.

[@dd-vm1hs]

I just discovered Marrs music a few days ago. It was after listening to a live version of getting away with it and it really wowed me. Everybody everywhere has called him a genius but I could never get past the Smiths phenomenon. I can't believe what I've been missing. His guitar sometimes sounds like really complex celtic music. Thats the thing of it for me. Celtic music. Irish folk music - plugged in. He has some sort of connection to it. He must

[@edwardskim0111]

For those who are wondering: from a fan who ran into Johnny two days ago at the airport for his US tour, has confirmed that LPB will be a release sometime soon. If you've been following him the last 6 years or so at least, the new colors coincide with the new record.

[@THEMOONWOLF]

Fender, release that lake placid blue Jag now please.

[@galetinm]

THEMOONWOLF it comes out later this year

[@Coppertunes]

03:56 This Charming Man. 06:06 Heaven Knows I'm Miserable Now. 08:00 Dashboard. 11:09 Girl Afraid. 15:11 Accept Yourself. 16:58 Some Girls Are Bigger Than Others. 21:05 Inception. 23:50 The Headmasters Ritual. 26:00 Last Night I Dreamt That Somebody Loved Me. 32:49 That Joke Isn't Funny Anymore.

[@phillynott2459]

I didn't know Johnny is such a great lead guitarist. Those Bluesy licks were great! He has great FEEL .

[@cobowe]

He is a Rory Gallagher fan

[@tarcrystalline]

All serious musicians should watch this. Hi Hello is a fantastic melody. Simple and beautiful.

[@stackhouse22]

Think I‘ve watched this outstanding video a hundred times now... I LOVE IT! Johnny is such a good and interesting guy, could listen all day to what he has to say...! And that lovely lake placid blue Jaguar 😳😊😍 Should get one....😎

[@ryanthomas8984]

Johnny talking about why he likes the guitar and then going straight into Some Girls is pure magic

[@bigupbebop4706]

Watching Johnny Marr play guitar is like watching Picasso paint. A non blues pentatonic genius!

[@turricanedtc3764]

And yet, he can mention "that pentatonic thing", rip out a run that Clapton or Page would be proud of - and then casually mention that he knew that wasn't right for the band he was in.

[@steampunk1435]

please no, not Picasso. Marr is a true genius, like Bouguereau

[@robfalgiano]

Great stuff. I could listen to him play all day. "Last Night I Dreamt" and "That Joke" are melancholy masterpieces.

[@PaulR387]

Outstanding video listening to this great man and not just his music , all guitarists should watch this and listen to what he has to say, what a master, craftsman and gentlemen..

[@shortygado9478]

Johnny Marr hands down one of my favorite geniuses🙏 one of the best to bless a guitar🤙

[@davidharding200]

I can’t say how many times I’ve watched this at this point. I get sucked in by the pic of that gorgeous lake placid blue Jag.

[@DavidScott-hi4fz]

Fantastic interview! wow this guy is so inspirational and super humble. Man, also how great is this hair cut? Johnny Marr and Paul Weller: haircut legends.

[@MrBungle222]

Great interviewer and great interview too, Johnny's always quite candid and welcome to discuss his methodology of creating music and excellent tunes.

[@mickheery6921]

played before smiths in 84 j. marr and the rest of band gentlemen, they helped us carry gear in,couldn't be nicer and they played...out of this world. first time i ever heard how soon is now...blew me away.

[@Ironworthstriking]

That’s awesome. What kind of band were you in?

[@arricammarques1955]

Marr playing a Fender Jaguar = Sublime.

[@Kal2344]

What a player, his tone sounds so good here

[@tomprice3258]

Johnny Marr is a great player. No wasted notes.

[@smithy7034]

Genius. Love Mr. Marr. Wish his jag was available in a left handed version. Come on fender, sort it out! Mr. Marr, God on guitar. ❤x

[@Rob-ru6xz]

I second this!! C’mon Fender!!!!

[@serenajoshi3957]

THIS. Come on Fender!

[@cjtheclaimed6757]

INDEED FENDER.....KURT COBAIN IS NOT THE ONLY JAG ENTHUSIAST!

[@sturgeburger]

THIS!!!!

[@sharonduffey]

Yes!

[@vadeguay]

Love his sound. Marr rules!!😎😎😎😎

[@cricketbat09]

Great to hear a guitarist with such insight.

[@zeroualmarylin7871]

he s gorgeous fun and so full of passion i love him

[@DesertSparrow]

What a legend. Love his guitar tones.

[@glennaa11]

This is quite interesting. Saw him a couple of days ago and his live show is just massively entertaining. Legend.

[@andrenewcomb3708]

Entwhistle and crew were like a band of fellows each doing a separate song simultaneously . . . and it worked!

[@Redhotchilipprs]

Oh Johnny you magnificent musical Beautiful Genius. Thank you Johnny and fender.

[@gazzy_burns]

A master of artful guitar playing, songwriting, being cool and generally being a nice gent.

[@jimnichols999]

I like how he is involved in his creativity....

[@M--oy1pe]

Congratulations from Perú to Marr. My Guitar Hero

[@nmacog]

Living Breathing Rock N Roll Legend - the greatest guitarist of all time hands down ....

[@stevenmgyori3826]

Thanks, well done, truly a living legend!

[@andrewboore3899]

It's fun to watch him pull that strap back up over and over in between great playing and great answers lol Seriously though Johnny Marr is amazing! Great interview.

[@LittleBrotherEli]

We were at The Great Escape - gutted we didn’t go see this 😢

[@davidhoban3281]

Little Brother Eli That's a regret that would be hard to live with.

[@rigsby1454]

Like daydreams in music. Thank you Johnny

[@richalderson6069]

I always wondered if Johnny Marr could play bluesy. At 14.44 he proves he most certainly can, very well. I admire his resistance to convention when so many other players settle for it.

[@smithgrind72]

To end with “That joke isn’t funny anymore” .... my favorite Smiths song, sheer brilliance. Glad it’s one of Johnny’s favorites too.

[@TheBundleofkent]

Me too, I never get tired of it

[@cjtheclaimed6757]

That That joke isnt funny anymore riff is so dreamy and beautiful....I could listen to it all damn day.

[@smithgrind72]

Absolute perfection

[@Ooosh098]

17:11-17:38 actually made me have an outer body experience, best 27 seconds of my life

[@QS-si3cq]

*out of body. Not "outer body" 🤣

[@theplourde]

When he played This Charming Man, my head exploded...I don't know how I was able to type this

[@Mozlove]

Youre hysterical t

[@jonhaigh9530]

What a brilliant eloquent man. always considered him just a musical genius.

[@AutisticMan78]

Johnny Marr is an absolute guitar genius for bell like melodies, I love learning his stuff it opens up your playing it’s a must imo. I play blues it’s what I like but I do force myself to learn other styles as you can use it to boost your own playing.

[@malcolmgoldie]

This is pure gold

[@iainholmes2735]

Fantastic musician. And a very classy Jag !

[@jhwang99]

3:57-4:24 Legendary Smith riff!! This Charming Man

[@spartacus2296]

Johnny Marr Jaguar in blue please Fender :)

[@brianm2022]

Make it affordable enough and I will buy. Blue is my favorite color. I only buy guitars based on what they look like. I don't care what they sound like. lol j/k

[@danielbrown8556]

just want that sherwood green to be rereleased

[@MarkBourassaJr]

+Fender Please!!!! Please!!!! Please let us get what we want!

[@swarmmaster]

YES!!!!! That Sherwood!!!!

[@brich2929]

that already was released a few years ago.

[@alancastellon9225]

Love this video. Hes a legend and inspires you to want to make different music.

[@robertrosejr1]

Johnny is a sweet person and a great player

[@louiso.4325]

FENDER. FOR THE LOVE OF GOD, RELEASE MORE JAGUARS. THIS ONE IS BEAUTIFUL. But maybe more reissues too? Much obliged!

[@alisa-bg1wr]

What an amazing musician!

[@bhamacuk]

So much fun listening to this. So entertaining and informative.

[@totoschillaci176]

What a legend! Interesting, though, that in another video he says that he wrote 'Girl Afraid' on a red ES-355 right after he wrote 'Heaven Knows I'm Miserable Now', not on a green Telecaster..

[@jdaywork2693]

It would be cool to sit down and talk to him myself. A kindred soul of sorts I feel. Thanks Johnny!

[@johnjohncasyone2546]

The ultimate indie guitar. Wish it was a custom, the indie community needs this!

[@ultimatemassive9501]

What a genuinely cool person.

[@johnmullarks3555]

Every time his strap falls I get anxious

[@Pacuta_]

Righttt, I wanted him to just be like "oh forget it" and take it off lol

[@sarahwilson7983]

Hopefully he'll design a strap as amazing as his Jag to stay on.

[@will_riddle_]

oh thank god someone else was thinking it

[@irvan36mm]

I was also waiting for Johnny to take the strap off and say “sod this”

[@karu6111]

he's really uncomfortable out there and it irks me

[@casadamusica551]

Congrats from Brasil to Johnny!!!

[@若葉-x4d6f]

So beautiful of this Jaguar and its jiggling sound.

[@mattgilbert7347]

"The little Dickens" LOL. That works on so many levels.

[@chadhofheins3005]

Girl Afraid...my favorite Smith's song.

[@MrHeavyduty007]

Bloody Brilliant!!

[@jonbarlow4763]

Watched this and I totally change my views towards you...Top chap.

[@Ukulele_Ad]

Love how product driven these presentations are. 'Lets keep talk of the Rickenbackers to a minimum please'

[@zingleraster9124]

I’m a Fender guy but spot on. Polar opposite to Gibson TV.

[@voltagevillain7342]

Credit to you Johnny for remembering all those riffs. That country lane late at night that you spoke about is a long, winding and twisty one with lots to look out for ... just like your riffs.

[@ledhendrix5054]

What a lovely person , I tried 5 Ibanez Jems all the same guitars before one felt right , the same when I got my Strat .

[@DolphCas]

Master guitar architect!