John Mayer, Ed Sheeran - Thinking Out Loud - 2019 - Live in Tokyo (Night 1)

[@Kerries1]

These two young men make it possible for an old man like me to sleep comfortably knowing that music still has a bright future.

[@Seti12345]

John ain’t that young 🤣

[@RR448]

❤

[@ImmaFlamingo]

@@Seti12345 45 isn’t old.

[@Seti12345]

@@ImmaFlamingo middle aged at least. Definitely not young

[@ImmaFlamingo]

@@Seti12345 okay… so maybe technically you’re right. But isn’t she just a number? Aren’t we just as young as we feel? 😜

[@lanuyangerjamir3852]

This is what a real true singer sounds like in live

[@mbrylewski]

Spot on

[@MGA19a]

Exactly and how sad is it to listen to the new album of Ed with all that autotuned voice of him … not even close to real thing … and he actually can sing damn it 🤷🏼‍♂️🤪

[@lanuyangerjamir3852]

@@MGA19a the future of music is disappointing

[@jackiek8792]

YES!!!🌟🌟🌟🌟🎶♥️🇨🇦

[@alrodriguez2279]

@@MGA19aWe have to accept the fact that our favourite artists’ voices will not be as good as they used to be over the years. As people who make their living from this kind of industry, they really have to make use of whatever option they have to make their music sell.

[@_GandalfTheGrey_]

John’s voice is so unique that it doesn’t blend too well with other singers sometimes but his guitar playing more than makes up for it

[@engkoy6913]

HAHAHAHA

[@shcaskey]

the combination doesnt work well here.

[@_GandalfTheGrey_]

@@shcaskey I know technically you and I are supposed to be enemies, but I agree with you here.

[@masiutaufa6909]

Except for his collab with Alicia Keys

[@slaprakshas]

Lol maybe he is just tired here.. If his voice blends with Alicia Keys' voice... in my book he wont drop "Keys" on regular days ;)

[@TheButteredJake]

It looks like two dads met at their kid's soccer game and went straight from the field to play in this concert together. It's perfect.

[@ashfak2317]

No bro it's thinking out loud

[@chadjohnson1492]

This is so great. Love it so much

[@WoraweeB]

@@ashfak2317 underrated!

[@lightify.]

@@ashfak2317 shsjsjjanaa

[@RUARI-mi1yt]

what cause theyre white?

[@samsantanamusic]

Ed Sheeran actually made me want to play guitar. But John Mayer sure made me want to continue. I would love it if they made and album together!

[@Stonecrow25]

Mayer made me want to toss my in the garbage

[@AIRclan1]

same!

[@weebfam1311]

So your talking about the guy who made 99.9% of the guitar community depressed because of Neon gave you hope

[@samsantanamusic]

@@weebfam1311 Yea I just kinda ignored Neon and learned other less technically experimental JM songs... ;)

[@charteredManas]

samee i picked up because of sheeran and now i cant let it go,mayer makes me wanna learn more

[@loganmcnitt4584]

John is overqualified for this job

[@coonjamalay]

Ed Sheeran has better voice, John has better guitar playing. I see them complimenting each other. This is coming from a john mayer fanboy

[@360.Tapestry]

nah, he's perfectly qualified and he's demonstrating it with subtlety. i'm not a john mayer fanboy, but i do believe one of john mayer's best traits as a musician is that he's a guitar maestro who doesn't feel the need to steal the shine from a composition (sometimes to a fault, as that's what a lot of nerds want to see). he typically chooses clean lines and tasteful flourishes over crowbarring showy playing that's clearly out of place

[@longdrums]

Yet he butchers the backing vocals...

[@ezekielroberts8161]

@@longdrums Hard to do backing vocals for a song when their voices are so different. Not to mention harmonising in real time with likely little practice

[@longdrums]

@@ezekielroberts8161 yeah man, I'm not saying it's not difficult. The difficulty is mainly why it sounds off, but to say John is overqualified for this like the original comment said, when he's pitchy is just bullshit. Also, why put a performance on at this level, in front of this many people, and not rehearse harmony lines (if they did indeed not practice beforehand).

[@Daniel1987H]

Great complement: Ed has the more complex voice, John plays more complex guitar. Together they are amazing.

[@jackiek8792]

Brilliantly described and I agree🎶

[@anti.b1972]

Ed is singing from his voice While John Mayer is singing from his guitar

[@jackiek8792]

@@anti.b1972 exactly 🎶♥️

[@laurahastings3140]

I can't say 1 single thing not great about sounds coming from John's Kisser 💋💋💋rite girls😘 He was being respectfullly👔/pro by giving the floor to another 🎶 who dies happen to have a voice straight up heaven sent,not unlike John John on Guitar.So I see what you were saying by that.total compliments each other like our compliments about them all around the town good good

[@jacksanford1790]

Ed Mayer, the absolute powerhouse of an artist.

[@joshryan82]

The fact this song, at one time, didn't exist.. And Ed made it reality- Honestly so beautiful and full of heart

[@ppumpkin3282]

This song always existed, but Ed had to cut out the noise around it, so you could hear it.

[@JudyRichards-u4o]

I love how John always gives so much credit to whoever he plays with. I love Ed too.

[@Atmosrainmusic]

The best thing about John is he’s the ultimate vibe. Sometimes less is more and John knows this. He knows the perfect time and place to settle into a song with his guitar. Not to mention he knows when to just shred. He’s one of the most talented guitar players of the last 20 years

[@thsu8]

Just curious, who's a better guitarist than Mayer in history? Forget the last 20 years. To me, nobody is better.

[@when1029]

​@@thsu8 Hendrix maybe, BB king

[@jameskeithconnnors1730]

​@@thsu8 Jerry?

[@kenbear9290]

@@thsu8Lenny Breau, but I hear you even Eric Clapton said John is a master.

[@omarsheriff51]

@@thsu8 Laughs in Tosin Abasi

[@wandahiott3528]

3:13 shows why John is considered a legend in the eyes of some of the best guitarist that's ever lived.... Eric Clapton, BB KING,

[@jjay2530]

that guitar solo by John was out of this world, holy

[@umuter9068]

swear to god johns guitar can make every song better

[@walt1x]

his singing not.

[@umuter9068]

@@walt1x its not perfect as it was nowadays but it's still one of the best ones

[@IIalfreII]

This is the first and only time I have heard Ed Sheeran sing it live in the original key

[@sebastianlopez7672]

@John Mayer acting like someone else is crazy

[@beastquit0176]

Now please don't compare them. Just support them because they're legend in their own music.

[@kanishkharit]

The collab that the world needs

[@Dom-pj9ft]

Mayer ghost writes this dudes music

[@hambudpassah6885]

This is how the blues and pop got together

[@nickandrews2255]

John is an absolute machine on the guitar. Absolute genius

[@lochietaylor]

If I remember right, Ed sheeran has a tenor voice type and john mayer has a baritone voice. Plus their timbre and tone is quite different. Hence why their harmonies don't sound as good as some may expect. Much respect to these amazing musicians!

[@eggerm9918]

Yes that too...and is John sounding a bit out of tune in some parts or it's just my ears..??

[@eternitywithjesus777]

Ed def needed to keep this his solo song

[@70schick36]

@@eggerm9918 Glad I’m not the only person who thought that. Not really a great mesh….difficult for them to blend

[@Itsmypureworld]

There’s no post production which we’re all so used to

[@melissaharkins22]

If John sang this one alone it would have sounded better. It’s a good song for him to cover, but doesn’t compliment Ed Sheeran well. Would love to hear just John cover.

[@willy4129]

John's lick at 0:33 is Godly. Simple, yet brilliant.

[@theperpetuallyannoyed4074]

Ears n observation bruh 👍

[@arigold9448]

So subtle

[@kithykombe]

Agreed 💯

[@carlvandenberg140]

😅hundred %

[@rahulvig5298]

Wow. Just head it with more attention. So beautiful

[@meeDorush]

The John Mayer ecstasy face is Everything!

[@walt1x]

🤣😹

[@sargasm227]

Lol. To me, that ecstasy face seemed so awkward it turned me off from watching him perform. Of course, I Love his music but that face. smh

[@johnmayersthoughts]

Incredible work as always, Ichhit! On behalf of all Mayerheads, we can't explain how much we appreciate you doing all you do!

[@ichhitjoshi396]

It's my pleasure!!

[@destianpatrianagara1119]

Didn't know Mayerhead is a thing. You're open for a new member?

[@andrebarrozo917]

Muito obrigado pela música aqui do Brasil eu agradeço

[@kevinkoton1663]

@@ichhitjoshi396 you can thanks

[@wibblewabblewoo6249]

A lot of people being negative about the future of music. Why? They aren’t listening to what I’m listening to. Ed is a great songwriter. Respect from me.

[@BnMProductions11]

They play really well together. John's Bluesy guitar style adds to eds songs and Ed has the more complex vocal range.

[@donefinished]

Ed doesn't have a more complex range. Listen to continuum.

[@BnMProductions11]

@@donefinished Ive listened to all Mayers stuff and youe got to be kidding me

[@majeedhd5767]

@@donefinished you're clueless ed sheeran is an insane live performer

[@greyk610]

​@@majeedhd5767 Ed Sheeran sucks lol, he just sounds like a whiney teenager. Go listen to John Mayer's live performance in New York with Alicia Keys. Dudes voice is far superior.

[@cheddaguap]

john mayer just shows up everywhere and i dig it

[@joshuasmith8316]

Johns ability to emulate vocal Melodys and add his vocal guitar flavor is so fantastic

[@arn_damn0]

Mayer's Music + Sheeran's Voice = Sorcerer Supreme

[@alancid5414]

"Excelent quality" no cap 🧢

[@caseyb1316]

I love how they both just showed up and made history

[@deborahmaulding2942]

this is the most beautiful duet ever, even in its imperfection, it is perfect. they are such heartfelt musicians that there is no doubt they feel every note.

[@alejandrojimenez6219]

Mayer's reaction to that guitar lick at 2:16 is me whenever I hit random on spotify and Ed's or Mayer's songs comes up And huge thanks for sharing all these amazing videos!

[@nblackmore]

great video, but what is so special about 2.16. Are you on drugs? LOL

[@aunimjoarder]

@@nblackmore listen to the lick he plays, he was happy with that one

[@bencegazsi4786]

@@aunimjoarder Played by Isaiah Sharkey if I'm not mistaken. Awesome moment though!

[@bailzzzzzz]

@@nblackmore he didn't play the lick, it was one of the other guitarists but his reaction was because it sounded sweet, it's an r + b staple and comes from another song which I can't recall, hopefully someone can remind me. Pretty much John going -'I understood that reference! '

[@nblackmore]

@@bailzzzzzz Correct, John looks at someone off camera to his right, but my point is What Riff? There was a little something played that might have even been a keyboard, I'm not sure, but it didn't seem notable to me. Maybe someone off stage made a funny face. LOL

[@donhansen5141]

I was there for this. Right before playing this song, John played "Whiskey, whiskey, whiskey" and casually stated "This is for you, Ed." We had no idea that he was referring to ED FREAKING SHEERAN who was about to come up on stage to play a couple songs. What a delightful surprise!

[@rhondalong942]

I love both John and Ed - so this is a win win situation for me - who's with me????

[@stephen25uk]

The two best male musicians out there, in every sense. Singing, songwriting, guitar playing, everything, between them they have it all.

[@acesmomc5441]

Awesome together. Guitar John - Vocals Ed. John tried but backed off when he realized he wasn't harmonizing with Ed! Great performance.

[@davidbrucemusicvideo]

I play music full-time for a living as a solo LoopingArtist, I never wanted to do any of Ed’s songs because they’re always so simple, 3 chord songs, etc. But sitting here, stoned, watching this, feeling the groove, I’m definitely surprised how good this song is. Or maybe it’s because it’s John and his band backing Ed up. Either way, this is probably the best guitar solo I’ve ever heard John play! Jesus, this is pretty amazing.

[@jackiek8792]

Stay stoned🤩🎶LoL It makes this crazy ride bearable😉♥️🇨🇦

[@davidbrucemusicvideo]

@@jackiek8792 😁

[@jackiek8792]

@@davidbrucemusicvideo 🤩☕️🎶

[@gilvan295]

Ed Sheeran always sounds amazing. I can't wait until he tours the US again.

[@jeannecialdella6013]

Johns unique voice, lyrics and style mixes extremely well with Keith Urban ♥️

[@kgvysakhkg]

Don't misunderstand... John is from a different background... Blues is something comes out of the Soul...

[@gwynnielsen5081]

Although I have never seen Ed Sheeran live, I did see John, twice. He is a great guitar player.

[@johnnyc637]

Both masters of their own genre! Nice duo that youd never except to see.

[@jdacosta443]

I guarantee these guys will be famous one day

[@thomasgrimes6664]

2 days ago

[@ekimandersom4478]

At some point they might even make a living out of it 😂

[@joechewter1322]

Massive compliments to the keys player too!

[@joaoedsontavares6545]

By the bass note on 3:55 , I think that they should've come back in "people fall in love in mysterious ways"... But Mr. Sheeran went to the chorus. Thank God it is a great band, amazing musicians, and they could follow the lead.

[@rootshers]

Ha, I was reading your comment exactly when it happened - yes you’re right, it’s Pino Palladino on the bass. It can not get any better, what a band!

[@tysonbayak5095]

True musicians know how to follow the flow especially in this situation

[@B.Jonesy]

On the recorded version, Ed comes in after the guitar solo with "So baby now, take me into your loving arms" as he did here. For some reason they weren't on the same page. You're right though, great band.

[@arnav5680]

they are the top of their game ofc they handled

[@richjoshuaalzate660]

Even John Mayer's lick last note compliments it

[@vinceboeding8705]

I really apprieciate how John allowed the other musician to take the stage!!

[@shersunn]

This has become one of my favorite videos. Much respect for both John Mayer and Ed Sheeran; they play well together. Love it 💞

[@eercp5008]

It appears like they really enjoy playing together. Lucky us.

[@SatanClaus69]

Ahh, gotta love Pino rocking out in his own bass groove. What a legend.

[@Users_rx]

been a fan of john sincee 20 years ago, he still amazes me til this day. him making love to his guitar just keeps getting better

[@andretoyo]

One of the best nights of my life💚 the day before i saw Sheeran’s live and the next day John’s live with Ed. Funny thing: after the solo the band went back the pre chorus, luckly Ed Sheeran kept going without dropping the vibe🎼☺️

[@muammarh3289]

When your legs don't work like they used to before And I can't sweep you off of your feet Will your mouth still remember the taste of my love Will your eyes still smile from your cheeks And darling I will be loving you 'til we're 70 And baby my heart could still fall as hard at 23 And I'm thinking 'bout how people fall in love in mysterious ways Maybe just the touch of a hand Oh me I fall in love with you every single day And I just wanna tell you I am So honey now Take me into your loving arms Kiss me under the light of a thousand stars Place your head on my beating heart I'm thinking out loud Maybe we found love right where we are When my hair's all but gone and my memory fades And the crowds don't remember my name When my hands don't play the strings the same way, mm I know you will still love me the same 'Cause honey your soul can never grow old, it's evergreen Baby your smile's forever in my mind and memory I'm thinking 'bout how people fall in love in mysterious ways Maybe it's all part of a plan I'll just keep on making the same mistakes Hoping that you'll understand But baby now Take me into your loving arms Kiss me under the light of a thousand stars Place your head on my beating heart I'm thinking out loud That maybe we found love right where we are, oh So baby now Take me into your loving arms Kiss me under the light of a thousand stars Oh darling, place your head on my beating heart I'm thinking out loud That maybe we found love right where we are Oh baby, we found love right where we are (maybe) And we found love right where we are

[@aphong16]

No words can describe the melody and quality of John ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@sakiluddinahammed7937]

Thank you so much... For posting so much john mayer live shows ..... I love you brother 😘😘😘😘😘😘❤️❤️❤️

[@ek4754]

That was April 10, 2019 in Budokan. We had big snow in Tokyo but totally worth the trip because the 3-hour-show was just amazing. We were so lucky to see Ed Sheehan who was staying in Tokyo for his own live in the same week.

[@cpesq.5884]

Your soul can never grow old its evergreen I love that line!!!

[@cathyleatherman3097]

Me too !

[@mrisfanbs]

John Mayer try to cover the song with his singing type, but his guitar high note was more than perfect. 2 greatest artist nailed it!

[@lscott1703]

Two amazing musicians meshing like they play together every night. Love them both.

[@botanmarius6870]

For me, both of them resemble a unique "shatter " of the art itself. They excel. They bring their souls into the art of creation. This is way past music... it's art now. Masterpiece is what they do. Only true, committed artists like you reach up to this. God bless you !

[@3rdyxSkyZyn]

daaaamn john mayer's solo is fireeeee!!!!

[@kithykombe]

Every musician worth his salt should strive to play an instrument.. respect to you guys🔥🔥

[@Aswinishere]

I like John's take. He's digging it.

[@KushChanana]

The two of my biggest inspirations ever. Thankyou for this video man.

[@StanleyBegley]

One of the best songs ever in my ears. Life and love in a beautiful song. Yall are awesome together

[@teresarose2824]

Johns truly amazing! Guitar! His strong voice! And Ed is loved for every talent he shares with us!

[@Bill-n2m]

Beautiful song they sound great together

[@stevedavies8646]

Once again, many thanks for your hard work in sharing your brilliant posts.

[@GavinKayak]

I can't live without you, just the way the story goes brings, brings shivers down my spine, this song says it all.

[@angiebarajas5431]

I love hearing both of their voices! But John’s guitar playing skills is still my favorite.

[@diganganadas9755]

i am so incredibly grateful to have come across this video

[@khrawboklangkharmawlong4372]

I like the bluesy tones how John Mayer adds.... Just so satisfying 🤩

[@cameronfisher1786]

These guys are really having fun. That's what makes a musician

[@littlemavis2221]

John speaks a little bit Japanese because he spent time in Japan when he was young and his guitar teacher is Mr. Fujita.

[@robertondumba543]

Tomo Fujita teaches in the US, and taught Mayer there, in Berklee..

[@skaterhugs1147]

Mans was going back and forth to Japan studying the culture and looking for an artist for the sleeve on his left arm. That jaunt authentic. Idk why I know that but here you go

[@tiagogomes4114]

the fills and runs on the guitars and keys are so damn good. makes the whole thing another level

[@aftonfitzek5717]

My 2 favorite musicians! I would have been in heaven!

[@awmte1125]

How amazing it must be, John Mayer performing with you and play a solo on your song🤗

[@adam-ti6ce]

John pops up everywhere. Come to my crib for a jam🎉

[@fl1p18]

3:12 ❤ my gosshhh John. You took it away bro!!! What an absolute Guitar Legend. Like for John 🎸🎶

[@ericksonjacobnavarro7052]

john's lick simply...amazing.....

[@christianbroussard9072]

I like how Ed was using John’s guitar

[@glynismcgourlick]

John mayer is a genius

[@believelandheightsbelievel5631]

Wherever you are Darla Your soul will be forever evergreen. Especially to me.

[@ayanahmed2346]

Awww😢

[@SiddharthDehl]

This is now my favourite version of the song.

[@KShredLL]

Ed crushing it with the live vocals! Nothing like live music, folks! Gotta love it!

[@MDizzle71]

Johns on a different level of talent, let’s be honest

[@pahkwan3143]

Both so charming !! Love this amazing performance !!

[@ludskin]

Just heard this song on the radio again and thought "actually this would be a good John Mayer number", then I found this. Simply a killer song.

[@maddy6352]

John's touch in the end was like a cherry on the top of cake!!

[@leteshacampbell5496]

From NZ Beautiful & with much love & appreciation for these wonderful young musicians & band - listen to that heart!

[@agnesmakovec1018]

Wish i was there in NZ

[@Marian-fx7dh]

Dit is de beste gitaarsolo ooit! Gary komt hier een stuk gitaarhals tekort met meer noten 😀❤️ RIP and thx for the memory

[@gdansk12349]

It’s wonderful to hear them both sing as off pitch as thry do here but still give me goosebumps

[@tenzingsangpo4255]

That's still sounds way good

[@markwalsh9227]

I think you’ll find Ed is perfect pitch. John not so good

[@Ziiks771]

@@markwalsh9227 bruh...

[@troy5150]

Sheeran sounds amazing. John's voice is amazing as well for his style (naturally) but harmonizing is a different beast and not every great singer's voice will always blend well with another. I think that's all we're seeing (or hearing here). I think John knows it too by the looks of it. It's all good. Just live music baby!

[@caleblim6890]

Ed is perfectly on pitch. So is John, just that the natural contrasts in their tones meant that without better prep, John wasn’t able to harmonise well with Ed. I think if they’d traded verses instead of trying to harmonise, it’d be clearer, but there we go. What a solo from John though, and Ed delivered a pretty much studio-perfect vocal.

[@leeosmond9217]

Another song helping me through cancer. Thanks Keith and John!

[@laurahastings3140]

🙏☀️💛🎶🌻🍀⚘🌿🦋🙏🌼❤

[@sa-yo-shi]

John mayer lastly said "SUGOI" that means great in Japanese. And his pronunciation is so cool, and his guitar solo is literally SUGOI!

[@Cynthea-o4l]

This song and collaboration makes me so happy 🎉

[@camiloespinazo]

Wow I didn't know Ed was so good live

[@AllisonLansberry]

He is brilliant

[@lianakustina148]

One Of my favorites..I Love John Mayer. Ed Sheeran...Thank You .Beautiful Song

[@lianakustina148]

@John Mayer I Love You,John Mayer..The Best Song..Amazing!!!!!!

[@Lucas55987]

I would pay in gold to go to a concert like that.

[@jvw82]

I love how both of there voices sounded great ❤️😁

[@sivanlevi3867]

I love this combo! Especially when both play guitars, it's just unbelievable!

[@KlovborgOfDoomElite]

John Mayer and Ed is literally my 2 biggest artistic loves in music history, this just kinda goes to show that sometimes greatness don't melt well together. I bet in a studio or more quiet setting they would guaranteed make magic.

[@jakestasil5506]

john is literally singing on the guitar

[@nicolofasoglio5296]

Not really

[@jakestasil5506]

@@nicolofasoglio5296 3:23

[@nicolofasoglio5296]

@@jakestasil5506 great solo, but he's not literally singing on the guitar

[@jakestasil5506]

@@nicolofasoglio5296 i guess “Metaphor” is a word you have yet discovered

[@nicolofasoglio5296]

@@jakestasil5506 If you say "He is singing on his guitar", is a metaphor. If you say "literally", is no more a metaphor by definition

[@pakhtoonincanada8918]

John is just out of this world talented. And the best part is, he is not giving in to stupidity. He is making the music that is sensible.