John Mayer- Helpless - Albany 2017

Filmed from the 2nd row. This is going to be a highlight of many shows to come.
I also taped the show. You can get it here:
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[@c.sawyer554]

archive.org/details/jmayer2017-03-31.RodeNT4.flac16/jmayer2017-03-31.rodeNT4.d1t10.flac

[@postcardsfromj]

You are a godsend! Thank you again. :)

[@Inverted87]

Thanks Claude

[@kaimajerus3324]

You're my hero

[@boilermaker65]

tnx a lot! enjoying it a lot!

[@philipdjoshi7525]

He is for me what Stevie Ray Vaughan was for him

[@c.sawyer554]

I saw SRV live. Mayer is as good. I have seen Clapton, BB King, Buddy Guy.... Mayer holds his own.

[@philipdjoshi7525]

You're a lucky man. Also Mayer's still in the business. More glorious years to come. that is, more awesome music.

[@bluesk7835]

Claude Sawyer what really impresses me about Mayer, and what sets him apart, is that he is still willing to put himself into unknown musical situations at a point in his career when people generally fall into familiar patterns. His ongoing stint with the Dead is really marvelous, better than anyone would have expected!

[@philipdjoshi7525]

He hasn't made new songs with the Dead. Has he?

[@yakshrajsingh8121]

@@philipdjoshi7525 nah he tours with them

[@robertadams8856]

So glad he played the full solo at the end! Damn that was good!

[@cooperwoodhead273]

IKR!!

[@kellar98]

Robert Adams me too dude, in the final album must have it too

[@stevegarbin]

Right!that's the solo he posted on instagram, love it! don't know why he didn't put it on the record =(

[@robertadams8856]

stewiegaga it is on the record but it just fades out at the end of the song

[@stevegarbin]

Robert Adams exactly 😊

[@cooperwoodhead273]

When John started playing that Instagram outro, he knew that's what everyone wanted. You could tell with that smirk on his face. LOVE IT Now come to Australia you legend

[@Nick-kb2jc]

Yep. That look was totally a "this is for you all, you know who you are" look. Haha

[@cooperwoodhead273]

He’s coming to Australia!!!!!

[@Nick-kb2jc]

This guy is one of the last real musicians left in today's era of garbage music. Only 5 more days until the DC show!

[@karsdeelen2448]

Nick I totally agree with you, but you gotta admit Ed Sheeran is pretty damn good too

[@bluesk7835]

Kars Deelen ed sheeran is good at what he does, but in no way is he a master of the guitar (or any instrument).

[@karsdeelen2448]

Blue Sk nope, youre right about that. John Mayer is just one with his guitar

[@Nick-kb2jc]

Kars Deelen The only thing Ed Sheeran has in my opinion is a good voice. Other than that he is just average at best. Mediocre guitarist and generic lyrics. Yeah, sometimes Mayer has generic lyrics as well, but his musicianship and guitar skills make up for it.

[@seanwilliams5916]

Hey don't lose hope man I believe someone or a few someones could come up in our generation i've seen lots of talent ridden with potential!

[@imaputternut8059]

Good gracious! This man, that music....I have no words except good gracious!

[@postcardsfromj]

That is one kickass jam! Even those who don't dance will *have* to get up and move. Love this! Thanks for uploading, Claude Sawyer.

[@postcardsfromj]

I come back every few days to watch this. Sooooooooooooooooo good!

[@BlaytonCixby]

postcardsfromj im still watching in 2018

[@djbtf2753]

Mayer is back and he's king yet again

[@tomrawlinson6985]

JM laying it down = worth the ticket Pino's bass face at the edge of the frame = priceless

[@rowegardner9673]

Holy shit John. You are absolutely killing it these days. The playing and singing at this concert has been outrageous. Sounding fantastic. Keep it up. Cant wait to see this guy in San Francisco!!!

[@alecstuckeyguitar]

This solo is absolutely insane live. What a jam.

[@beingearnest123]

why am I weeping????? I CAN'T WAIT TO SEE HIM IN LONDON!!!!!!!!!!

[@CarolynS2311]

4:52 the backup singers loving the outro guitar solo is contagious... i have chills!!! Cant wait to see this live in Philly this friday :D

[@ongally]

whomstever caught his hands on the solo has some gold in their possession

[@66vapor66]

I keep coming back to this performance.

[@haryaldi8834]

i'm so happy for the last complete solo

[@theplourde]

I played the studio version for my mother, who loved heavier things and she was impressed.

[@Umuliuz]

Thanks for this. I just love how he has grown as a guitarist and a songwriter.

[@Shardul280694]

That outro solo❤❤❤

[@cheatingenius07]

AWESOMEEEEEEENESSSSS!!!!!!!!

[@sleepyywanderer]

I've replayed this video countless times. Thanks a lot for the upload!

[@c.sawyer554]

My pleasure. Enjoy!

[@allenestrada]

Thank you for getting that camera monitor in frame for the solo!

[@JohnMayerSolos]

Thanks for this!!! He did the full outro that he posted on Instagram. I'm so happy!!! Can't wait for my turn 😃

[@smokesgtp]

Thanks man! If you don't move some part of your body during this tune, you should probably see an MD.

[@sheribettevy7665]

Totally love this ...✨🕊✨🙏✨👏👏👏✌🏻✌🏻🎶🎶🎶⚡️🎸⚡️Thank you for sharing ☀️✌🏻

[@leah-ok8uk]

he's really amazing!! Thank you so much for uploading this video!

[@Heisen-burgerr]

Fuck yeah can't wait to see him in LA

[@thednmshow]

I don't think he's gonna go there anymore

[@c.sawyer554]

Lyrics from "In Your Atmosphere"

[@realryanvarnell]

SO EXCITED TO SEE HIM IN PORTLAND!

[@Inverted87]

I hope I'm there too man

[@joshp777]

Awesome footage!!

[@francajc6576]

a velha pegada de volta...o grooovee fodaaa!!!! Brasil 2017!!!

[@axzzie]

Best Helpless solo ever

[@imsura3554]

an intricate tinnitus demo and an amazing solo :)

[@arebekka]

voltando aqui pra dizer que, depois de assistir ao show do john ao vivo mais perto que essa distância do vídeo, esse segue sendo a melhor solo de Helpless de toda turnê. bjs de luz.

[@峨眉峰-i3m]

4:50 that face ... he just knew that he nailed it

[@shikhar7385]

Thanks mate

[@maheshchary3118]

Thank you buddy for uploading

[@jakevincent6472]

incredible!!

[@auroraendante]

*ups quality all the way* *abuses replay button* SO. FREAKING. GOOD.

[@melissaross5577]

Wow :D Everything I hoped it would be livs

[@leonidastheking7830]

respect to John

[@arebekka]

meu deus do céu, o solo mais absurdo dessa turnê até agora

[@tumuchkuturuu1518]

GOAT

[@pauloramos4300]

Ele é fodaaa ♥♥♥

[@AC-iz6fg]

Wow!!! Thanks!!! :D

[@RidingWithPierre]

funny how Mayer brags about PRS guitars but keeps coming back to that good ol Strat!

[@brandonwalton443]

He's a business man haha got to get paid. Plus i think he genuinely found it better for the Dead and Company stuff.

[@RidingWithPierre]

true! more importantly, we all know that this guy can make every models sound great!

[@c.sawyer554]

Different tools for different jobs. He always uses a Gibson SG for "Edge of Desire" for instance. The majority of his stuff works best on a strat. "Still Feel Like Your Man" has been done primarily on a Jackson Soloist, which is weird for me to see. It is like an old school metal shredder guitar.

[@RidingWithPierre]

I know! was surprised too when I saw that Jackson Guitar but then again goes to show you how talented he is

[@brandonwalton443]

Dude's a complete mr money when it comes to signature gear

[@benhippao]

Instagram outro!!

[@haitiyassin9130]

it's DOOOOOOPE , the best groovy solo for this album

[@Inverted87]

so stupid he faded that solo out on the song at the end.... I knew he'd play this live though..

[@tonydeansmith3093]

Sweeeeeet!

[@eduardorafael5596]

Killer!!

[@jl3436]

GUITAR GOD

[@jaimesaenz9848]

oh my god holy fuck

[@lichipereyra1990]

nice !!!

[@rjs2104]

Sounds alright for just starting the tour... by summer he'll be smoking it night after night 🎸💨

[@66vapor66]

what? Have you watched and listened to the solo? Also the entire performance was on point!

[@ProgressWithChristina]

The solo at 4:48 😭😫🖤✨

[@sofiad.1445]

Holy fucking shit i'm shook, byeeee

[@Rijuls]

4:48 you’re welcome 🤩

[@Claymation99]

This is close to the level of the solo from the live version of Slow Dancing

[@fabiogianesi]

That's incredible... and the tape of the show is just beautiful! What camera did you use to record it?

[@c.sawyer554]

I just used my Samsung S7 phone for the video.

[@miguelalho8140]

God

[@BlaytonCixby]

how'd you get second row? those tickets we're sold out as soon as they became available lol

[@c.sawyer554]

I got "lucky". The VIP packages all sold right out. The TicketMaster Platinum tickets did not. I don't think a lot of people know about those. I was able to pick my own seats too. They were ridiculously expensive but worth it to me. I am kind of a super fan.

[@BlaytonCixby]

Claude Sawyer me too! I was to the side of the stage...decent seats but I'll be sixth row tonight at MSG in NYC.

[@BlaytonCixby]

Claude Sawyer and when do we get our physical copies of the cd??

[@c.sawyer554]

I am pretty sure they will be going out around April 14. I have 8 copies coming. I bought a bunch of different seats to different shows.

[@boilermaker65]

this Tuesday I'll see him in Amsterdam. And as all concerts of last 14 years, I'll be somewhere front row. In Holland we mostly don't have seated, but standing. That means sitting in front of the door before noon and wait until 7pm and run run run! As always, the diehard fans that show up early will have a lot of fun those 7 hours waiting :)

[@ALEX-fl3sn]

yeahhhhhhhhhhhhhh fuck!!!!

[@wjdfhr57]

3:53

[@timporter6112]

What is he playing during the bridge??!!

[@LuisMendoza-qv1er]

That will forever be the question.. Lol for real can't tell what's he playing there and there's no videosof it either

[@potatochicko]

@@LuisMendoza-qv1er I'm fairly sure D min 9 into D min, then A min 9 into A min. A lot of the magic is actually coming from Sharkey and DRH but man Mayer makes it groovy!

[@c.sawyer554]

Twelve people are tone deaf...

[@BlaytonCixby]

Taper Geek they probably were hoping katy perry would show up

[@leslieroseboro2414]

the band sound like the Rolling Stones

[@lovewalruss]

I get it that he can play but what he plays is dull

[@lovewalruss]

Sure

[@2911sagar]

what the fuck.. did you listen to the ending or are you deaf?

[@wjdfhr57]

4:05