Blues Guitarist REACTS: Steven Seagal Blues Master! 😆

[@intheblues]

I thought we'd try something different here. The first is Steven Seagal, blues master! If you have another suggestion for a blues guitar reaction and breakdown video, please let me know. Just post the title of the video if it's on KZbin rather than the link, that way I will see it. 😎 I give Steven a 6.5/10 on any local blues jam/open mic night circuit.

[@kentech514]

Great idea, do more of these for sure. I would love for you to just break down great live performances by bb king, Freddy king, etc etc..

[@hansvandenhurk7497]

He deserves more than 6.5/10. Music is also emotion. He gets at least 7.5/10 from me.. ;-)

[@BigolCockenhammer-pp9sj]

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[@BigolCockenhammer-pp9sj]

He not playing it ..nullshit that someone off stage a major what shut up he sucks ...boooooooo

[@notasbajassf4452]

Hey brother Shane, Edgar bassist from San Francisco. Good work here mate 👍🏻

[@tak-el-uc]

Steven Seagal clearly puts in time practicing and it seems like he is a genuine blues fan. Plus he has a self awareness of his voice and guitar skills and wasn't trying to do too much with either. I'm pleasantly surprised by Seagal the musician.

[@ikkehierrro]

Well said. Frased fine aswell.

[@hairysteven]

Well done my lad

[@BalticFleet666]

Self awareness he has not

[@dohanddonuts5716]

To bad he doesn't put in some time into his acting.

[@krisvind1715]

Steven segal has 0 self awareness

[@realjumper]

For me, the main thing is that he's having fun.....that's what it's all about.....that's why it's called 'playing' :)

[@Jamie-js3qw]

the main thing for me is it sounds good, and it does

[@wilburgraham6260]

Warnie played the blues too apparently proggs 🤣

[@danielstuart2938]

amen to that!that's what it's all about.

[@Benji8461]

He's playing in the style of Freddie King, who also played with his thumb. You can tell he studied him. Pretty good.

[@dw7704]

AlbertKing as well, he owns at least one of Albert’s guitars.

[@jon9536]

Freddie King actually used his fingers primarily, for picking, along with thumb.

[@glenlapwing8468]

Freddie used a thumbpuck

[@voornaam3191]

Do it, you'll hear your thumb sounds nice and warm, when playing softly. Finger nails or a pick sounds different.

[@DIEmicrosoft]

@@dw7704 He own's a heap of BB's guitars too.

[@shanehen]

He's definitely better than I thought he'd be. Good job.

[@jameskaihatu6209]

He's not sticking in one pentatonic box, he's got some dynamics, and he gets a nice tone out of just his thumb - a bit warmer than if he used a pick. I don't think I'd buy a CD, but if he were playing outside the local Chipotle, I'd stop and listen for a bit, and maybe even throw something into the tip jar.

[@Madchris8828]

He is actually halfway decent 😂

[@Optics21]

I prefer he reggae music

[@sammccue500]

He probably doesn't need your "tips." Knowhameen?

[@io3204]

And then he'd roundhouse-kick you into oblivion

[@SuperBC10]

Wow you superstar you. Who are you again?

[@Iwasthedanger]

"I started playing the guitar in Detroit in the '50s and I was in an all-black band." - Steven Seagal

[@rocketpigrecords3719]

Born Into A Black Band Bend strangs since I began to crawl

[@jamalabdul2009]

I like the honest critique of Steven Segal’s playing. It would be so easy to ridicule a movie star playing out their rock star dreams, but I like how you point out some of his licks that are really good. He definitely has a huge leg up on me as far as performing live as well as putting together some tasty licks!😎😎🎸🎸🎸🎸

[@intheblues]

Thanks Jamal. He actually surprised me how much better he was than the prior video I saw many moons ago. That major run over the E is pretty cool :)

[@TheGorillafoot]

Looks like he's doing fine to me. Even has his own style.

[@peterclarke7240]

dude... Seriously?

[@buzzedalldrink9131]

@@peterclarke7240 he is playing out and not playing in his bedroom or basement like most people watching this!!

[@adams471]

​@@peterclarke7240 still better than you so stfu

[@mikaelbiilmann6826]

Yes he does. Those chord chances can be tricky to follow soloing, and he has an ear for them.

[@jakefairley6993]

He's doing fine... for a high school talent show

[@michaelyolch79]

Hey! Mad props to him for just loving to play the Blues! 🎸😃👍🏻

[@SlavJerry]

it's actually pretty impressive he can pull out those licks with that thumb picking lol

[@intheblues]

Agreed. 😅 It’s a crazy technique and hard to do.

[@Nomad-cd2my]

Check out Guy King for an amazing modern thumb picker and Wes Montgomery of course.

[@DMSProduktions]

Considering he is NOT Albert Collins!

[@jeffrey.a.hanson]

I just got screws put in after reconstructive wrist surgery…that’s the secret! Don’t tell. 🤫🥷🧣

[@why67152]

What!?!

[@stephenbouchelle7706]

He’s better than I thought he would be. There are quite a few great blues players that play with their thumb. The guy is still strange.

[@wahid-lg1kk]

Nothing wrong with strange. I am strange, and I am very good at everything I do. Cope.

[@johnhareiel5118]

Sensai Seagull works in Strange Ways

[@fredericvenard183]

That man found good musicians to performance on stage No problem with that...but i prefer to liste to his elders in music 😉

[@johnhareiel5118]

@fredericvenard183 Hey Stephen Seagall is up there in age. That makes Clapton, etc his Peers. All our Blues Heroes like Seagall and Clapton won't be be around forever

[@fredericvenard183]

@@johnhareiel5118 RIP John MAYALL

[@LookingForEntertainment112]

The world's foremost Gravy Seal

[@DMSProduktions]

Ow oww oww! * Slap slap slap *

[@duca503]

I laughed- 😂

[@bennygmooneyhan4907]

damn that's funny

[@guytwombly2955]

Good name for a band!!!❤

[@nathanwanner..44]

😂😅

[@davestephenson8252]

Nice to see that Seagal can actually do something reasonably authentic for a change.😊

[@mo-em1ke]

Not that I'm a fan but his aikido is pretty good, the only reason people call it bs is because they don't understand what they are seeing. The over the top flipping they do isn't trying to imply that the techniques make them flip.. they roll with the moves because if you don't roll with a wrist lock you break your wrist. If you dont believe me jump on KZbin and learn a basic aikido wrist lock and then get your mate to do it to you hard and fast and don't roll with it see what happens.

[@davestephenson8252]

Yeah, he could kick my arse and yours as well. I encourage you to see the authentic documentary on Seagal and then you will know what l meant in that comment.

[@honved1]

Ikkyo is no joke, it can really do some damage

[@Multidimensionaltravel]

@@honved1yes if you are at 20 years or more in it

[@Multidimensionaltravel]

@@mo-em1keI forgot to add Aikido in my and many others opinion is the hardest martial art to learn

[@get7025]

Yeah, everybody has nothing good to say anymore about anybody it seems. Steven Segal is happy on stage and is playing good blues guitar. God bless him.

[@rob4608]

I think it’s great, he’s having a great time and that’s what it’s all about.

[@jimyounger9490]

Yes sir and keep that attitude. Same in metal , some think it’s all about shredding. Hell no , can you make a person move with your music , that’s what it’s about.

[@winstonsmith8240]

Of course it is. Doesn't matter that he's seriously average, at best, and is using his name to get people like you to part with their money.

[@jimyounger9490]

@@winstonsmith8240 hey wait , the first part was correct. But what did you mean people like me to get my money ?? I’m broke dude. And if I wasn’t , how the hell is Steven Seagall gonna get my money ?? Music makes people more beautiful. Music doesn’t care if he was an actor.

[@ndotl]

He is not really playing.

[@jimyounger9490]

@@ndotl didn’t any of you watch the video ?? An established professional just told you what he thought.

[@bsdml]

A reasonably objective analysis from someone who sticks to the topic at hand, and has no axe to grind-and on KZbin, no less! Seagal is low-hanging fruit for satire these days, and it would be so easy to take the bait for any commentator. So big props to you for your very fair and positive reaction video-and props to him, as well~peace!

[@robertgwatts1858]

I like him. He's got his own sound and own style. Most players nowadays try and sound like somebody else.

[@TheFlutecart]

Steven Segal Presents ,Tactical Blues Guitar and the One Finger Death Solo

[@billyclub9863]

I like his guitar playing Better than his Martial Arts! He has the physic of BB King & the wig of Eddie Munster

[@mbrownie22]

Eddie Munster lol good one mate😂

[@talibe801]

I was saying the same,but then i read your comentary😂

[@grantberecry]

He is having a go, and he is not too bad, good atmosphere when Mr. Seagal is in the house, i am impressed.

[@Markycarandbikestuff]

Would be easy to diss the guy with all the martial arts tough guy nonsense but that playing is really decent, he genuinely seems passionate about the blues, guitars and playing.

[@badcameratv]

He shoots a gun weird too, but accurately. It's all so odd!

[@wahid-lg1kk]

Do you diss other martial arts guys? So weird how people take this guy.

[@Markycarandbikestuff]

@@wahid-lg1kk Of course i don't, it's well documented that Seagals martial arts "skills" are questionable.

[@wahid-lg1kk]

@@Markycarandbikestuff Depends who you ask, but looking at him move, he seems to have a limited repertoire, but good speed and dexterity, not so good with the lower body, though.. Ya, maybe questionable, but are you as good as him? He is an actor, he is supposed to pretend. I don't see why people get on his case. That's all. Would have been interesting to see him in a real competitive match when he was younger, but maybe there is a reason we didn't.

[@Markycarandbikestuff]

@@wahid-lg1kk As good as him ?, he'd probably kick my ass lol.

[@johanngregory3499]

It’s a Gibson ES-355. You can identify by the Custom Headstock, block inlays & a Varitone Switch

[@frankwren8215]

He's really not bad for a non musician. Better than many. Props for having his own style too, and having good taste in guitars.

[@PatTheBatmanFan]

Non-musician?

[@ronross1145]

I'm stunned at how quickly and easily you could analyse his playing...I'm going back into my box and hide for a while...

[@intheblues]

It's all right up my alley which makes a lot easier.

[@stevemarshall3986]

Lol.

[@mikearkous8379]

@@inthebluescan you please do mark knopfler’s solo from Layla with Eric Clapton

[@brianiswrong]

As some have said Came to have a good laugh, Left with respect to steven for being able to play live and getting into it.

[@billwittman0504]

You did a nice job reviewing this video, another "thumb player" was Wes Montgomery and he did an amazing job playing jazz octaves with that magic thumb, Cheers mate!

[@boogerz]

He's better than I expected. I give him props 👏

[@BertMusicWorld]

For people critizicing his playing and his playing being a "meme" he plays pretty good!

[@gringopig]

He's not bad actually lol

[@Jonathan-L]

Agree, it doesn't appear that he's out of his depth and he doesn't try too hard.

[@Oldconcreteguy]

He's having fun playing music and if people are enjoying it , that's all the matters. And if anyone jumps on stage his security can relax.

[@nobuzzlitebeer7258]

That was fun!, hey Shane have you ever thought about doing quick little blues lick tutorials, maybe one at the end of your uploads.

[@johndavis452]

I'm glad to see him playing. We should all play as long as we can. Before a day comes that we can't play.

[@jorgemiro1613]

I was surprised, for not being a pro musician he's better than expected and does a good job of laying down does licks. Keep in mind this a 4th dan black belt Aikido master which is the highest degree recipient in America 🇺🇸. Blues Brothers style of singing. Good video Shane. I too was surprised

[@Mark_Ocain]

I'm almost impressed LOL...good on him! He started to put some effort into his playing.

[@robsteele5602]

Seagal has mastered the thumb picking style of Wes Montgomery. Very impressive! It's not surprising that Steven uses the same discipline needed to master arts to master the guitar. Good job.

[@OU-qe5pp]

He doesn’t require a slide bar as his fingers are slick from fried chicken grease 😂

[@ndotl]

He is not really playing.

[@dragan4658]

🤣​@@ndotl

[@TheJofrica]

Also doesn’t need a pick as he uses the string’s force against itself to make the sounds

[@IRIDEHARLEYS]

@@ndotl and you're not really relevant so..

[@DerEchteBold]

@@ndotl Why would you think that? Shane didn't question it, did he?

[@AkiraGuitar777]

He's the reason I'll never stop practicing I'll never quite reach his level but it's something to strive towards 😂😂😂

[@QuikdethDeviantart]

sure you will! these licks are very achievable with some practice! keep plugging in and plugging away!

[@mikedahuman]

The Riff hes playing was the first Blues Riff i ever learned as a 8 year old Kid, I felt like i was BB King.

[@jac6568]

Hey look, if the guy can play and it's clear he can play. Then give him a break and let him just enjoy it .

[@TheoSloat]

I’d pay to see him live

[@BenDewhirstMusic]

Loving this new format, man! Lots of fun!

[@intheblues]

haha thanks, Ben! We need you in to breakdown some high level stuff. :)

[@nisselarson3227]

This is by far the best one I've seen. He's actually playing around a little. The videos I saw previously was truly embarrassing and they were edited in with some interview where he talks about how he lives and breaths the blues, while being a llama and a holy man and whatnot.

[@chrisbenson6683]

Lama. Llama =🦙

[@kaylamarie8309]

Looks like he's really enjoying himself. Good on him!

[@edgeofeternity101]

I remember watching that video just after it was posted. If I remember right, he changed guitars every song. I remember a Firebird and a Strat. It's a good video worth watching.

[@nathansweeneymusic]

If I had all of them I'd play them all too

[@pedrosantosvianadevasconce3226]

He's having a blast, I'm nothing but proud of him

[@camh1149]

I know just a bit about Steven Seagal, but just enough to know that many discredit him for whatever he does in the public eye. I'm always happy when I see someone putting their critics to shame. Good on him, he is a decent guitar player !

[@DanaWebb2017]

He's playing better than I can.

[@interstellar618]

Holy crap Segal is actually pretty good at something. Three cheers! I came here to laugh and he actually shut my mouth. Very cool

[@ricandreoli8086]

I’m crying tears of joy every note he plucks with that bad ass thumb of his.Yes It’s that good!

[@emj1794]

I definitely gotta give it to him. He sounds really impressive on the guitar 😁

[@basswars7060]

He's doing a good job. I'd be happy to go on stage and play with him. He has his own style and it sounds good.

[@robertcooney1938]

I'm a bluesman myself. Can't wait to hear. I think he actually plays decent blues. Gotta say, well done. I like hard chunky double stops and stuff like that for my leads.

[@fatabeeno]

Sounds good to me. thank you for your unbiased review, Shane.

[@247tubefan]

His Guitar knows better than to not do what is expected.

[@VINNYMAC.-tj4be]

steve seagal a man of talents.

[@shadik6903]

Steven Seagal is amazing. It's good to see he's not just an actor but a guitar player too. Enjoy life.

[@bradconklin2878]

He definitely had fun movies.

[@PipeCat1965]

I must admit, I am rather impressed with how far he has come. He ignores the rules sometimes, but he has a sellable product there.

[@erifkind]

I’ve heard his martial art style referred to as Bullshido

[@ndotl]

Like his guitar playing. He is not really playing. Are these clowns paid by the Bullshido master to promote this nonsense? Why don't they show more than 2 seconds of Bullshido's 'guitar playing' at a time.

[@dragan4658]

🤣

[@notmyname3681]

His guitar playing is definitely more real than his martial arts.

[@erifkind]

@@notmyname3681 yeah I have to admit, this video does display his ability to do some riffs. I wasn’t sure what I was listening for, but he can definitely play. I would almost even call his style kind of unique.

[@MigrantAssassinationSquad666]

......His martial arts style, is called TenShin Aikido, which is actually an extremely legit and dangerous form of Aikido. Go pick a fight with him, I'll enjoy watching him slam your stupid a** into the concrete 😆😆

[@toddflowers8052]

thumb player too 👍🏻I was really surprised how well he did ! Thanks Shane that was fun !

[@mattnobrega6621]

Steven is a well-rounded individual with many skills.

[@4ager505]

Well rounded, yes...skills, ???

[@mo-em1ke]

​@@4ager505he does have skills though.. I imagine significantly more skills than you 🤣 I'm not a fan but the dude is halfway decent on guitar and also k ows some seriously nasty joint locks that can infact do major damage. If you dont believe me look up a basic aikido wrist lock and get your mate to do it on you and don't roll with it like the aikido guys do to stop the damage and you'll see.

[@4ager505]

@@mo-em1ke OK...

[@mo-em1ke]

@@4ager505 you won't though aye? 🤣

[@4ager505]

@@mo-em1ke So...when did you last see Steven in person? I have never. Would be strange for me to make fanciful claims about situations which will never exist. But it seems he is living rent free on a pedestal in your head. What's the weight limit on that thing?

[@maryreed4534]

I think the man has finally found his true calling. This was awesome, and he actually looked like he was having a great time. I would pay to spend an evening listening to this, which is something I cannot say about his past endeavors. Thanks for reacting to this. ☺️💜

[@bwyou812]

Look at Toy Caldwell that sings and plays for The Marshall Tucker Band.. He plays with 1 thumb as well.

[@craigpimlott204]

Thunder thumb Caldwell

[@MookieZerang]

Out for justice, saw it at the theater. What good fun that bar room fight is :)

[@DMSProduktions]

I still prefer the Ballroom brawl from ACO! 1 of the BEST fight scenes ever choreographed! Done like a ballet! Real horrorshow!

[@dasmuss6174]

Anyone seen Ritchie?

[@paulhope3401]

Greatest actor and martial artist of all time... who can also play guitar. Well... 1 out of 3 aint bad! 😂

[@rashidmartialarts9513]

I love the blues ! Currently learning how to play with the slide! Subscribed to your channel !

[@stevencheshire6423]

Oh come on guys! He's truly one of the greats. Just ask him

[@L8rCloud]

I’ve been a fan of his blues since finding his first album in 2005. I think he’s a little too weird for my taste on a personal level and his movies all suck now ….but I hope he keeps going with his blues

[@heavybrett-al4082]

😂😂 I'm almost certain that Mr Segal see's that 3 million likes and thinks "oh the world thinks I'm awesome".

[@dwirtz0116]

The fact he's playing solely with his thumb is wild to me 👀👀🚨 First time I've seen it.

[@Fiachraraven]

Steven is greatest guitar player of all time.

[@TheFarzad85]

His guitar is afraid of making mistakes

[@Fiachraraven]

@@TheFarzad85 Exactly.

[@PeterNolan-g8n]

Bleeding hell he can sing, well well well hat's off to him

[@DMSProduktions]

Steven Seagal: Legendary actor, in his OWN mind! LOL!

[@heckensteiner4713]

My brother and I saw him at the Fillmore in San Francisco back in 2006 because we genuinely loved his older movies. We heard everyone else in line snickering that there just there to see him as a joke. But then, he and the band frickin' rocked that joint! My brother and I were sitting in the front row, and he kept giving us angry looks because were the only ones not dancing. That's just not something we do, but we enjoyed the hell out of it and got his autograph afterwards.

[@h5mind373]

In the golden age of movies, you would be hard-pressed to find a notable actor or actress who was not an expert in at least one instrument, and who could sing and dance- simultaneously. Today, most of them need a double for anything.

[@adameves5970]

Used to have to be able to sing, dance, have comedic timing, and be able to act...all at once.

[@benwhitworth8881]

​@@adameves5970 Except when they couldn't, and then they hired Marnie Nixon.

[@WCDudneyMD]

Fun video Shane, nice work. I’m as surprised as you that he played quite well! I think I know the older guitar clip of Seagal you referenced, and in that one it’s a rock song and he plays a solo which was 2 notes, a step apart, repeated over a few bars 😅

[@FINfinFINfinFINfin]

F the haters. He did a good job.

[@victorowens9150]

To be honest, his blues is better than his martial arts. His martial arts suck.

[@mo-em1ke]

@victorowens9150 not really.. his martial arts are actually really good, it's just his martial art of choice isn't the most practical and is only useful if you take a few points from it as a supplement rather than dedicating to it as a pure style. The reason you think it's bad overall is because you don't know anything about martial arts.

[@jimmyjimmy951]

SG plays guitar, makes rocking movies and is a martial arts guru.. I’ll take his success and run with it.. 😂👍🇦🇺

[@radman1136]

Those are the nicest things I've ever heard anyone say about Seagal. There is a reason for that being so ... but oh well ... nice critique, enjoyable light fare.

[@FlorianGeyer210]

There are so many people today who only speak negatively about Steven Seagal.......So seeing this video I really appreciate your honest opinion.

[@mo-em1ke]

@FlorianGeyer210 what I find funny is 99% of the haters don't play guitar or do martial arts, so ironically they trash a guy who literally has more skills than them 🤣🤣 It must feel bad to be even more lame than a guy who half the world talks down at 🤣🤣

[@benjaminhawthorne1969]

YES guitarist Trevor Rabin ate at Steven Segal's restaurant in L.A. When Steven came out to say hello, the talk turned to guitar. Trevor ended up giving Steven guitar lessons. In return, Steven allowed Trevor to score his film "The Glimmer Man." This led to a new career for Trevor. He has since scored dozens of films including: Armageddon, Remember the Titans and Snakes on a Plane! 🤭

[@TheRealChetManley]

He is WAY better than Johnny Depp. Wish I could play as good as him.

[@stanislawwasilewski7498]

Steven Seagal my man

[@jean-philippejason6537]

Why would mr Seagall need green light from keyboards warriors to play the blues? If it makes him feel good... Go Steve.

[@intheblues]

Damn straight 😊👍

[@seanmckelvey6618]

Honestly, he's much better than I expected. Also, Above the Law is a blast of a movie.

[@Nomad-cd2my]

Hi Shane, I’m sure you’ve heard of Guy King. Amazing thumb picker! Be cool to see you react to his playing 😊👍🏼

[@intheblues]

Thankks for the suggestion. I'll see what I can do :)

[@hiltonchapman4844]

Thank you to @intheblues for being so honest about another musician. All the best! .

[@felliperockz7857]

This performance of Steven Seagal live sounds more interesting than the last Slash record

[@ndotl]

He is not really playing. Are you being paid to say this?

[@atonofspiders]

It's just fun to make fun of slash for some reason. Literally 😂 at people who try to be cooler than slash by putting him down on YT

[@voornaam3191]

It's a thing, playing music. When you do the basics, and you do that good, it's far better than just trying to be impressive. When it looks easy, you see skills. Don't be surprised when he kicks in four or eight bars of improvisations of his own. He's the type of player who could do that, but you never know, until you hear it. Yes, he is fun.

[@ui888iu]

Ok.....woah woah woah.....im not a fan of Seagul, but can we all just admit he is leaps and bounds ahead of Jack Sparrow? 😂😂

[@standupstraight9691]

Um, no.

[@Devin-is4yl]

Need more rum😂

[@atonofspiders]

Not in the slighest lol what d you even base that off? JD absolutely tears it up

[@kentech514]

I love the idea of this for a video series. I would love hearing your take on all kinds of musicians. Don’t know if you have done this before, but great idea. Love it..

[@barrykarpowich731]

HE IS THE MOJO PRIEST 😊

[@micnorton9487]

More like the Bozo Mook lol...

[@HoofHearted6]

From one blues lover to another; rock it Steven!

[@onefatstratcat]

The best part of any of his movies was when the playboy bunny popped out of the cake :)

[@chrisbenson6683]

Erika the Enhanced! She was cute.

[@markstewart8171]

Wouldn’t it be crazy in 20 years that Steven seagal will be remembered as the best blues guitarist to ever live lol. Crazy times

[@tres311]

Seagal plays guitar like he runs after bad guys.

[@MigrantAssassinationSquad666]

Worlds better than you'll ever live to play.........

[@thestoicwhinger]

Quite... Unorthodox? 😂

[@BossDM-2]

Yeah, badly.

[@frankthetank2076]

I've been to loads of blues sessions here in germany, some with very professional musicians, some with weekend warriors and most of them just with guys who want to have fun, play some good old blues tunes, havin' a burger and a few drinks. That would be a fine place for Steven Segal. Well done,mate.

[@guytwombly2955]

He’s so naturally talented his ego just gets in the way? Good job!!!

[@Ppuffdiddleydangdoof]

My bro wrote for a guitar mag in the 90s & 2000s. Segal approached him about doing an article in the magazine. I scoffed, but was surprised at how good a player he is. He is a testament to training and practice. Just play your guitar everyday and you WILL get better. Wax on/wax off. Respect.

[@mariogonzales1064]

Ok now that we had to sit through that let’s get Ronald McDonald to do some delta blues. I’m sure he’s got a few licks. 😂