297. Brighton Rock - Queen/Brian May - Guitar Cover

It's so good to know there's still a little magic in the air...
/ joeobrown
Stolen from Wikipedia:
Written by Brian May, "Brighton Rock" tells the story of two young lovers named Jenny and Jimmy meeting in Brighton on a public holiday, Mods travelling to Brighton on bank holidays was a popular narrative at the time, such as The Who's Quadrophenia. Jenny cannot linger because she is afraid her mother will find out "how I spent my holiday", but afterwards "writes a letter every day"; Jimmy, eager on the day, is not so happy with her "nothing can my love erase": now he is the one afraid of discovery by "my lady". The song includes an unaccompanied guitar solo interlude, which used delay to build up guitar harmony and contrapuntal melodic lines. The studio version only contains one "main" guitar and one "echoed" guitar for a short section, but live, May would usually split his guitar signal into "main" and two "echoed", with each going to a separate bank of amplifiers. The guitar solo on this song has been performed live at most concerts by Queen or May, either as part of this song, in a medley with another, or as a standalone piece. May also performed some of the solo at the closing ceremony of the 2012 Summer Olympics in London. The song was notably used in the 2017 film Baby Driver, being one of the favorite songs of the main character Baby and played during the film's final action scene.
#brightonRock
#queen
#brianMay
#guitar

[@jarrodkeiser9458]

Never trust a guy with the artists signature guitar. They just make it look way to easy and like its actually possible

[@figuradificil8030]

I can play this in a Tagima T530 :)

[@luislinan5629]

NO VEO EN TU CNAL NI UN VIDEO TOCANDO LA GUITARRA, MAESTRO... DE LA CRITICA VACÍA

[@M364A]

"This is your killer track baby!"

[@M364A]

and this is amazing

[@jessenolastname3477]

B-A-B-Y baby

[@Adrian-bm8kh]

Broo, I’m here because I’m watching the movie ajaja

[@nightowl2210]

That's the reason I'm here, that main riff is just amazing

[@M364A]

@@nightowl2210 holy damm i thought you wouldnt see this but cool

[@andyyoung2997]

The opening riff on Brighton Rock is totally and completely the reason I started playing guitar as a ten year old! It's still is the most exciting piece of guitar ever!

[@ivorbacon3825]

Check out guitarist Randy Rhodes on Ozzy Osbourne album "Diary of a Madman". Early 80s. Sadly died in plane crash but easily one of best players in the world at the time. Genius just like Brian May.

[@tytheguy007]

Brian May is one of the smartest, most creative, and most talented guitarists in the world, in my humble opinion. And you matched him note for note. Hats off to you, fella.

[@francescoturco2909]

2:33 Best part.

[@sunsgettingreallow8318]

kinda sounds like "Keep Yourself Alive"

[@thebufoon4288]

Personally I prefer 4:51

[@Daniel-is1dz]

@@thebufoon4288 i second that

[@Garrett7112]

@@thebufoon4288 agreed

[@Jack-52]

The Bufoon Animates that part reminds of YYZ

[@jr-xs9tf]

And you even use the Red Special.....outstanding!

[@charlottevictoria.hubbard7472]

jr 55 there are replicas

[@jr-xs9tf]

@@charlottevictoria.hubbard7472 And they're expensive!

[@Robixino]

@@jr-xs9tf 725 pounds is not much

[@MyBiologicalInsanity]

@@Robixino For others yes it isn't, for people like me it's quite alot.

[@Robixino]

@@MyBiologicalInsanity well, money can be saved up, my case

[@samcarroll6210]

Best showcase of Roger Taylor and Brian May's capabilities... And yours of course

[@saysnotto7755]

Let's not forget John Deacon's bass as well :)

[@gustavofernandez4337]

Fantastic!!!

[@wumbomandlx]

​@@saysnotto7755 This may be a good demonstration of his skill, but not the best one.

[@floweringwallpaper5994]

Amazing cover man, those solos were so clean, not to mention that RHYTHM, love it

[@stintav]

Lyrics: Happy little day, Jimmy went away Met his little Jenny on a public holiday A happy pair they made, so decorously laid 'Neath the gay illuminations all along the promenade "It's so good to know there's still a little magic in the air I'll weave my spell" "Jenny will you stay, tarry with me pray Nothing 'ere need come between us tell me love, what do you say?" "Oh no I must away to my Mum in disarray If my mother should discover how I spent my holiday It would be of small avail to talk of magic in the air I'll say farewell" Oh Rock of Ages, do not crumble, love is breathing still Oh Lady Moon, shine down a little people magic if you will Jenny pines away, writes a letter everyday "We must ever be together, nothing can my love erase" "Oh no I'm compromised, I must apologize If my lady should discover how I spent my holidays"

[@SamTheFisherMan100]

When your pinky is idle it dances a long to the beat lol

[@jeepercreeper1966]

Damn you!! I'm so jealous right now!:(

[@jonathanrojas6724]

Flawless victory ✊🏼

[@se-ku3op]

Victory royale

[@baddieminton]

perfect

[@nathantaylor2026]

@@se-ku3op Shut up

[@se-ku3op]

@@nathantaylor2026 damn 😔

[@ACMusic]

Very nice Joe!! You nailed it!!👌

[@JackolynSparrow]

This -- was -- fkn -- INSANE!! Incredible work!!! Loved it!!

[@lloydrobson]

Yep you smashed it Joe 🎸

[@knifeswitch5973]

Normally I detest these things but you did your homework and nailed it. That was no small feat! Nice work🤟

[@edbuckalew7290]

Incredible. Great job. A great rendition with just one delay vs. two used by BM.

[@haraldamsterdam1988]

F*cking amazing Joe! Done great. Enjoyed it to the full

[@m1co294]

I legit thought you added vocals on the "happy little day, Jimmy went away" part

[@fedestardust7320]

This cover is perfect 😍

[@tonyx2802]

So good!! I learned a lot about SIr Bri's chord technique from this. Thank you 👌🏼

[@chymist66]

That playing Rocks! Fantastic stuff

[@tizianocalderon4250]

Un cover perfecto de Brighton Rock no exis - . Muy buen cover amigo, quedé fascinado, te deseo lo mejor 👍

Meu.......adoro esta musica. Fui assistir baby deiver e la estava ela, divertidamente casando com as cenas e o momento!!! And you...you were spiritualy touched by the music Goddess!!! Thank you for sharing happiness with us, mere spectators🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼

[@MyNamesGabe]

I spent so long trying to find this live performance from an Instagram clip and it was just known as we are the champions live

[@bushell1974]

Wow, just wow. Absolutely incredible!

[@sophiehuckstep975]

Yas Joe! Best Queen cover on the internet by faaaar!

[@tonyx2802]

Watching this again made me realise how initial banjo playing helped Brian to use that right wrist as a rock virtuoso 👍🏽

[@kashmir33]

This was really amazing. Congratulations! De mis canciones preferidas.👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽

[@ricardosilvacorretordeimov2635]

Meus parabéns. Simplesmente formidável.

[@lloydrobson]

Take a bow son, that was brilliant

[@sophclarke630]

This is honestly incredible!

[@dracones983]

I already liked when i saw the red special. And you got some massive skills dude

[@lloydrobson]

Not seen this for a few months, but I never get board of it. Total class #🎸

[@nr1que]

I really wish more queen songs were like this

[@marvinpeace882]

Super! I've checked your channel. I like your music taste and you play amazing.

[@marvinpeace882]

You play all my favorite artists (and bands), like Queen, Metallica, Joe Bonamassa...

[@Joeobrown1]

thank you, i like my music taste too! ;)

[@voxac30-x5z]

オーバーダビングが素晴らしいですね。🎸👍

[@lauried.2708]

nicely done kid!

[@rikedyrekt8141]

Absolutely awesome 🙌🏽

[@electromen7768]

amazingly outstanding performance !

[@michaelwarner4323]

Frigging awesome.... brilliant... it was a pleasure listening to that solo.

[@Daniel-tx5vk]

Unbelievable amazing

[@BigSmoke-s9n]

Wow. You’re a master, and I just found this channel.

[@horusjuarezrodriguez4267]

great video brother, already a while to get on and it is so good that it makes my day :D

[@cedricguitare]

Excellent )))!!! Great energy and nice sound ! I like this !

[@ImpostorModanica]

Holy shit why only 3,000 and not 3 million views?!?!?!

[@rickdavis8009]

I don't mean to be over the top but this was absolutely fucking outstanding! Incredible playing!

[@akaski777]

Cheers bro I know how to play Brighton Rock now thanks a bunch 👍

[@FabioSilva-hd4gg]

Sensacional !! Parabéns 👏👏

[@chrisjamesr77]

excuse me, wtf? As a long time Queen fan and a fan of Brian, you just nailed it, dude.

[@daniellees6764]

Amazing Cover. Might be a stretch but you don't happen to remember where the backing track is from and or how you timed the gap where its only the solo?

[@Doughboy-tt3tv]

If you compare the two the both exactly same so really good job

[@jezzbro]

Wow, impressive!

[@ianmurray3974]

Unreal Joe. Now i have to learn it.

[@andrewposa447]

Love it. You got the whole groove in your wrist.

[@andescontact2185]

Amazing!!!!

[@Ch0nks]

Perfect cover sounded so accurate 🔥🔥

[@brothers911]

WOOOOOOOOOW LOVE IT!

[@pabloquirarte8648]

Dude, you're amazing!

[@ArminJohnert]

you GOT IT!

[@mf5202]

You killed it. Awesome and congrats!!!

[@blackblurable]

Lovely cover and spot on too! Great tone and playing mate :)

[@jimmydolittlemusic5813]

Best cover I’ve found!!! Attempting this myself... where you find your backing track??

[@Imaybedead-m6b]

Wow!

[@1990hondacivic]

Man can’t wait till I play this song

[@csimpson14]

That was sick!

[@chrisjamesr77]

ooh nice...dude you're nailing it!

[@steveschellenberg7485]

You dont need me to tell you, but you are brilliant!

[@mirkojukic4196]

Like your performance very much

[@maurocasanova9929]

Which is your effects? Do you use pc plug in or a pedalboard? Anyway great sound!!! What a feeling….awesome

[@VovaHook]

Excellent job!

[@alessandrosantantonio9770]

Fantastico!!!

[@mosesosmosis131]

Superb, and the speed! Give up your day job.

[@jphi11ips]

That was awesome! Great job dude

[@codythedoggo7671]

Damn red special replicas are so cool

[@Ned-ke3ui]

Excellent You nailed it man 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@SH-vv7zq]

Delays seem really quick - you sure you using 800ms repeats?

[@straighteight9154]

Its 750 isn't it?

[@SH-vv7zq]

@@straighteight9154 Could be - what's 50ms between friends?

[@cebollajsjsjsk]

The album version uses 750ms repeats instead of 800ms ones.

[@egecimsir3454]

respected the effort

[@sugarhoneyicetea3578]

Hello!Wow,It’s awesome!😱🥳!Can you write a guitar tab please🥺Cuz i wanna play that song😊

[@cgc1824]

WHAT!!! This was AMAZING!!!!!

[@vince2210]

Respect!!! Sheerly Amazing 🙏

[@マウンテン-r8c]

いやー素晴らしい👏

[@MattDonaldson]

Brillant!!!!!!

[@Lord-ql1fp]

This is sick as hell bro

[@jessie778899]

Bravo.... extremely well played

[@kaat7702]

Nice! it rocks !🤘

[@茶々丸太郎-p6i]

I like this!!!!!!!

[@Iceman-xx1kh]

Quality..for a full song one take!

[@milamusic4433]

You said you used the backing track with Roger and John but when I play along to that, it doesn't work because the track is ca. 3 min long but the whole guitar solo is 5 min long. Did you loop it somehow???

[@TenementFunster.74]

smashed it.

[@Ghetto_Smosh]

And it's fucking impressive, and he has a Brian May guitar, legend.

[@RichWards-Wins]

Musical Excellence!!!

[@jeffbogue3718]

That was totally awesome

[@teatime3165]

Such a wonderful!!

[@chrisoleary9876]

Badass..

[@vince2210]

Phenomenal 🎸 🎶 👍 🙏

[@Stark7457]

Fantastic !

[@hugolayna9253]

Bro unbelievably great!

[@katanaviolet3506]

THIS IS MIND BLOWING!!!

[@Simto]

Dat tone! Dat playing!

[@Mr.Espresso55]

Excelent!!!