Mike Einziger of Incubus Gives "Echo" Guitar Tutorial

[@leperwitch]

One of the most underrated guitarists in music.

[@jennifers8735]

I totally agree! He's awesome

[@1215iya]

Facts

[@jimlovesgina]

How is he underrated?

[@Dororostan]

@@jimlovesgina he doesnt get as much recognition in the big talk, like tom morello, who im a fan of but i think is a bit overrated. Mike riffs were beauriful and really odd

[@fendertremolo9793]

@@Dororostan Tom Morello is one of the all time greats. Mike is good, but nothing special. What a fool you are!

[@opal_skies97]

God that riff is so relaxing to listen to ❤️ gotta say, I miss this era of their sound. Songs like Aqueous Transmission and Echo always put me in the best headspace.

[@Samzee89]

Absolutely.

[@brienmaybe.4415]

Hell yes.

[@xenophagia]

Agreed.

[@miked8911]

Always brotha!

[@andrewhelps7327]

Anyone ever found anything like this anywhere else? I need more like this!

[@msg3tr1ght]

His riffs forever make me feel like I wanna swim in the middle of the ocean. This one, The one on Wish You Were Here, and The one on Dig. They move me from the inside

[@Nightowl333]

Same ❤it’s music from the heavens for sure.

[@f4rensabri]

mike einziger has written so many beautiful sounding riffs

[@GodsmackFTW]

Only a guitarist like Mike Einziger could match the beauty of Brandon Boyd's voice with a guitar.

[@opertinicy]

one of the greatest of this era

[@Fireguy65]

His riffs are so ethereal, unique, they sound so much fuller than just one single guitar. And they paint emotion without even adding the vocals, drums etc. Incredibly underrated

[@kiddytube3915]

He loves a drop D open string. And also adds harmonics whenever possible. A similar sounding band is John butler trio.

[@vinsiq]

Mike is such a underrated guitarist. He deserves more appreciation for his talent.

[@usernamesolomon]

Eastern influence is there in his style, one of the most under rated guitarist

[@brianwoods4949]

Also shades of Zappa and Vai

[@KickflipGnasty]

@Ace Flame It’s actually not a middle eastern mode, it’s the pentatonic scale minus the blues notes which is often heard in Chinese folk music.

[@bellafawzi4694]

@@KickflipGnasty thats make sense ❤

[@Siunami0410]

the whole Morning View Album

[@PaulRoseMusic]

It's impossible to dislike this guy. He's been my favorite since '01! Keep rockin' on, Mikey!

[@Non_Sequitur]

What a beautiful piece of music he wrote... Just gorgeous.

[@mynameismark25]

remember hearing Stellar for the first time? life has never been as good as when i was first listening to it.

[@joshiejames]

Yep. I remember exactly where I was. On holiday at a beach in North new Zealand. Someone played Stellar and Pardon Me. Sun was out. Water was good. Life was easy.

[@bellafawzi4694]

❤❤

[@mynameismark25]

@@joshiejames I was 14, entering the living room of a strangers house party, about 10 people all sat down smoking, not talking, just listening to the music. I asked who was playing, they told me Incubus. I had heard Pardon Me a week before from my big sister. I couldn't believe what i was hearing.

[@justinsane8000]

I wouldn't say Mike is an underrated guitarist. I don't intend to come of as demeaning in that statement either. I think anyone who knows Incubus knows pretty darned well that he's certainly among the most original guitarists out there. Perhaps it's more that he and/or other members of the band Incubus don't seek the same spotlight as more "rated" guitarists/bands do. Some individuals may gain satisfaction by having that spotlight... others just do what they do and do it well. That's Mike.

[@voteZDLR]

They sell out stadiums. It's not that they're not attention seekers, it's just the record industry doesn't emphasize rock music like it used to. That all began to end about 15-20 years ago. They were there for the end of it though. You couldn't turn on MTV at a certain point without hearing "Drive" by Incubus, that was around the time the album this song came out as well. They were GREAT, they still are, just this idea that they're not in it to win fame or fortune or anything, come on, that's just false. They're doing what they can, and you can tell from this video alone they were getting ready to rock an arena or even a stadium, hard to tell. They do sell out stadiums/arenas though. To this day. That's the hallmark of a successful band if I've ever heard of one.

[@jimlovesgina]

How does one even determine if an artist is underrated in the first place? It is a specious claim made by dipshits.

[@KickflipGnasty]

@@voteZDLR Just because Incubus had radio and MTV success doesn’t mean that Mike was appreciated as much as he should have been as a guitarist. Those are two different things dude. Commercial success and guitar accolades aren’t interchangeable.

[@andrewmiller7251]

I'm not even the guitarist, I'm a drummer but I find this absolutely fascinating and beautiful sincerely, a true fan of you(Mike) and Incubus

[@mikeLivornese]

god this dude is so cool in the most profoundly subtle way

[@cameronkeesler7278]

Agreed

[@stewartross13]

He writes this amazing open worldly riffs and is just so nonchalant about it all lol

[@brianwoods4949]

The notes you don't play are as important as the ones you do. He's got taste.

[@Sy5temfire]

I can't get over that sound. I have such admiration of the mathematical and creative minds of amazing guitar artists like this.

[@thereseyam5246]

One of the all time greats for me.. melody composition and riffs are just simply amazing...

[@ramonvanidoso]

I think Mike is an amazing talented musician. He's come up with so many interesting and beautiful riffs and melodies. Also, Mike comes across like a really humble man, so kudos to him for creating art and keeping it real. Thank you so much for posting these kind of videos!

[@tiffydigs]

My wedding song

[@NinaValentine9]

Mike is definitely a master at his craft. Love him.

[@beta171085]

Beautifully done! Mike is a legend!

[@cland49lsu1]

A tasteful display of pure skill. One of the best guitarist to exist.

[@abowla7187]

I always loved incubus for the bass and songs overall, but he is so underrated, especially with how creative he is.....

[@evanfiore1129]

simply beautiful, I could listen to that intro/verse riff on repeat all friggin day

[@gjoyner1]

such a nice tone, i've always been impressed by his choice in effects

[@zzzkarlzz]

My 2nd favorite guitarist.. #1 is john frusciante.. Both of them defined my music

[@TheRickStarZ]

karl Delalamon i so fuckin agree with u!

[@deniecebasso5367]

Karl TheRick, you two are my new BFFs!! FINALLY! People who agree with me!!!!!!

[@SamDtuned]

Me too!! but my #1-Eddie Hazel #2 -Frusicante # 3-Mike Eingizer

[@deanbremerich3218]

Same here

[@julianmonreal8205]

1:nigel pulsford : mike einzinger 3:gavin rossdale

[@ianfreedman3980]

Brilliant, melodically soothing and seriously catchy

[@c-force5217]

Mike really is outta this world with his talent. He’s up there with Tom Morello and Thurston Moore, guitarists who absolutely make their guitars bend to their will to make a really unique sound. I love his playing style and everything he can/has achieved with Incubus. Fuck yeah, man.

[@moniquemcgill2467]

Your awesome Mike! ❤😊your music is beautiful

[@travvypoo]

Mike's riff and Brandon's vocal part during the chorus really make this song awesome.

[@Nightowl333]

The beginning of that chorus “could you show me dear…” under this riff is easily one of the most moving and beautiful melodies I’ve ever heard.

[@sirefromtheshire]

As much as I listen to metal and progressive music and get blown away by guitarists like Tosin Abasi and others, I respect guitarists like Mike possibly even more for their genius songwriting and signature styles. Always one of my guitar heroes and a great player who really knows how to use effects well, and has great live tone.

[@rtmis1]

It takes skill and knowlege to play like Tosin, but it takes soul to play like Mike

[@___717.]

I'll take soul over skill and knowledge any day

[@KickflipGnasty]

@@___717. Interesting you say that as Mike still knows a lot about theory and has insane chops as well, he just doesn’t abuse it. Incubus Live at Red Rocks has some absolutely insane guitar playing. He has a background in jazz guitar.😎

[@___717.]

@@KickflipGnasty of course. I'm not saying I think skill and soul are mutually exclusive. On the contrary, I actually think both skill and soul inform each other to help expand a musician's potential. Some people just don't know what "playing with soul" actually means. They think it means imitating faces and pretending the music is having more impact than it really is. On the other hand, players who mistake technical prowess for talent are a dime a dozen.

[@zjuarez7]

Didn't think it'd be so simple. Thanks for the lesson! Beautiful!

[@vanvanvanyvan]

it also made my head whorled when he played it slowly. hypnotically awesome!!!

[@miked8911]

To this day. Still my favorite riff.

[@ParkerPPipe]

One of my fav guitarist. Very unique in a sea of ya ya

[@bardknight]

This just keeps proving why you're probably my favorite guitarist ever.

[@chrisukeYouTube]

Thanks Mike really helped!! Incubus = Legends

[@PedroskiClimb]

Mike, I really really do appreciate these tutorials from you. It's a great help when it comes to learning. Many thanks.

[@KingGeorge24]

I was kind of surprised how soft spoken he is. Seems like a pretty chill dude.

[@deniecebasso5367]

VERY underrated guitarist. Hell, ALL of Incubus are underrated artists/professionals!!!!

[@jrmhrpr]

So awesome for him to do so many of these tutorials. Don't see that a lot. Thanks Mike!

[@jamowie4866]

I listen to all kinds of music, love all the great guitarists, Hendrix, SRV, Gallagher etc... but something about this dudes guitar style that just resonates with me. Yeah he's not the most technical of players but the whole point of music is to create sounds that are pleasing on the ears and his sounds are most definitely pleasing on the ears, Incubus is a vibe man, takes me back to the good old days, I miss the 90's/early 2000's!!

[@summeronio9751]

I can't believe I've been listening to these cats for almost twenty years now..

[@jonm6244]

the slower he plays it the more beautifull it sounds amazing

[@sbdrummer615]

Dude this is unreal. As a drummer, this just blows my mind.

[@dmvancorbach]

His guitar tone and style of playing is amazing. This is one on my favorite riffs ever...one of those riffs you wished you wrote...

[@mikecummings3611]

Dude I love how you love to demonstrate your actually the coolest rock star I know. Coming from a cool 62 year old. I was in Palo Alto in a church playing a song I wrote for my church and I said with open arms and open eyes 1988 wondering if you guys were even alive then. But it’s a lyric in drive. Very cool love your genius.

[@jamescamarillo4727]

So in the studio recording, I though what was actually playing was a Chinese guzhang (plucked instrument), but Mike replicating this sound on his guitar just makes it that much cooler.

[@chefjonsf]

Mike with the bendies - love it

[@myself3209]

Such a unique style!

[@johnrodriguez458]

one of the best live bands, and one of the best in general.

[@NewbornChakra]

Been 20 years now. This is still the warmest riff ever. Just vibrates "orange"

[@ajoythapa5734]

I love all of his compositions..

[@tg8603]

A lot more guitarists should know this man’s name. He is so creative and just writes the most pleasant riffs.

[@TheMichaelJoshua]

Mike is my most influential modern guitar player for me. Was side stage this summer watching this master work. So fucking good.

[@tania7149]

SO DAMN INSPIRATIONAL AND SOOOOO BEAUTIFUL/SOULFUL .

[@bellafawzi4694]

❤❤

[@andreads502]

one of my favorites songs.. amazing riff

[@thesmuuuuggh]

this puts such a huge smile on my face.

[@bobmarkc01]

you know guys this is the only video that i watch in youtube without any dislikes. and i hope it will not.Mike is Amazing!

[@kevindoyle5856]

34 here learned this maybe ten years ago after seeing him live and getting those official tab books. I haven’t played in years and I pick up my grandpas (moms side)acoustic light gauge nylon string guitar . Started ripping it like I never had stopped and my mom came downstairs and said thank you afterwards. I never had the kind of moment before . I’m glad mike wrote this because it really is beautiful

[@SeanRIbrahim]

Such a beautiful sounding song

[@incufish23]

Love videos like this band gives back to fans about something they care about. Getting back into guitar and love playing older incubus, this song while tough at times the main riff and other parts is a lot of fun and not super challenging. Definitely worth learning.

[@EckoAxe]

Such a cool ass opening riff with those bends! Such a creative guitarist.

[@neversaydie93]

Totally awesome

[@michaelshearer3559]

Such a great guitar player and humble as the day is long.

[@cus421]

genius. most underrated guitarist.

[@gofastgokart99]

I love seeing and hearing just the guitar in all the songs, makes you listen to each song differently after u hear it stripped down to guitar

[@MikeKatkowsky]

Awesome tutorial!!! Was happy to hear that Mike is playing Ernie Ball Music Man guitars. IMO the BEST American made guitars.

[@zac_m]

the tones he manages to get are always so disgustingly perfect

[@MissionMike]

Beautiful

[@btyost]

Mike thanks very much for these videos they are definitely appreciated!

[@nicklagnese556]

Awesome video and amazing musician

[@KaberleeTV]

Respond to this video... Thanks Mike for teaching us this song, This is one of my favorites. It's great to learn directly from the master...... We're not worthy!! we're not Worthy!!!

[@three11maniac8]

Such a cool and innovative riff

[@talroma]

Amazing. You guys are just completely great from day 1.

[@zxzxzxzPDOGZzxzxzxz]

Ahhh I love the harmonics at the end

[@robblivion]

love this riff

[@TheBboytonyfresh]

i always liked their stuff !!

[@Tomscores]

I love playing this song on the guitar, just beautifully melodic.

[@Lallen785]

These videos are amazing. I really hope more continue to be made and uploaded. Thank you :)

[@derekrichardt]

Nice, one of my fav songs. listened to it this mornin' on the way into the salt mine.

[@AllForTeags]

So, so awesome.

[@SenorSanchezNYC]

Mike E is one of the GOATS!

[@anna0289]

Gives me goose pimples, wish I were there with him. Beautiful man.

[@incubrian]

it feels great to just wake up in the morning and read a comment like that!

[@Neng1993]

Awww i love how u play the intro slowly, makes me feel calm. Lol. ^.^

[@NytronX]

One of the best guitarists of the 90s, which is the 2nd best decade of music in history. Aka he is one of the greatest guitarists in history.

[@Akoscaa]

Thx Mike!!! You are amazing

[@standardofexcellence]

The greated sign of a great guitarist is how zinful he is with his mastery of the instrument

[@jasperdodge6312]

He's so into his music I love it

[@electricjed]

so talented !

[@jorsiss4]

you are the best mike!

[@lisalegato0109]

I love his playing style

[@rockboy360]

I used to play this a lil different, sounded almost the same, great to know the right way from the man himself :)

[@PanasonicTooth]

Such a legend!

[@kyies8528]

simply the best

[@306arts9]

Beautiful.

[@306arts9]

not him, the song.

[@nollemaster]

I´m so happy right now.

[@juampablobuendiabarreto5174]

I love this song ... I always have been looking for the right chords to play it

[@chillosophy2886]

awesome. mike is so good