John Mayer - Neon - secret show at Hotel Cafe 4/8/15

[@Kostas1601]

He just did this intro bit in order to tune the low E string down to a C.....What a boss

[@TDogITM]

It was initially in Bb which is even more crazy, he had to tune UP to the C.

[@FitzpatrickSD]

@@TDogITM E C to BB, to a GG they be the same thing- Andre 3000

[@weebfam1311]

@@FitzpatrickSD hello there lmao 19 hrs ago

[@avinashkarnik14]

@@weebfam1311 Still enjoying it hehe

[@abcbcd1834]

@@FitzpatrickSD Big Boi actually, but nice reference lol

[@stoop04]

Sometimes the only reaction, when you see someone playing like that, is to just laugh. Its ridiculous how effortless he makes it look.

[@felipea.8075]

stoop04 YES

[@emmamathes604]

I laugh consistently when he plays. It is RIDICULOUS! His literal fingers have more talent than many musicians have in their entire body.

[@vinicius1vargas]

i feel u

[@meirfivenight3442]

Emma Mathes im late but "most musicians" use their fingers and not their whole bodies

[@adamgillespie3393]

@@meirfivenight3442 drummers.

[@rigz87]

That f*ukin thumbs has got a mind of its own!

[@ruichenyan48]

EllaKvistgaard all

[@Elithia.m]

He’s actually got freakishly long thumbs lol

[@richardpalmers2436]

I can see you got good music taste just by your picture

[@Truebleux]

best version of Neon I've ever heard and I've heard dozens of them. He made one man and a guitar sound like a jazz-trio #insane

[@brycemenchaca]

True A yes this is the best neon. I can support you on that.

[@darkrider3952]

Where the light is?

[@lvl3472]

​@@darkrider3952 John Mayer - Neon (Live In LA - 1080p)

[@whyaskmenoely25]

@@darkrider3952 This is the Cooler Daniel of WTLI Neon

[@Daantjer]

This one is better than where the light is. Where the light is is a perfect one because its a dvd but this one has the uniqueness and feel. I mean 4:58 cmon boii

[@nyimatashi5967]

Thank you to the person who said shhh at around 1:10 atleast someone appreciates the legend playing only and not the audience making unrelevent noise

[@melc.5644]

fun fact: John Mayer is also making unrelevent noise lmao

[@trouper1127]

this is insane. as an avid guitar player, i cannot comprehend how somebody is capable of playing like this hahaha incredible.

[@XYBand]

All the while, singing that well on top of it

[@practicerepobarrie]

As your a player go look up a guy named Corel Heuvel, he can rock this song right beside John, I'm not shitting you.

[@NateSalkoff]

Doctor: you have 8 minutes and 40 seconds to live me:

[@freddybeer]

So much practice, so much time to absorb his own song, I love how fast and effortless he plays this. John fucking Mayer, what an inspiration to anyone who've ever picked up a guitar!

[@brianrodak]

I have a few more. I tried to just experience most of it in real time. I'll see if I can get the entire night from a friend who recorded it all. Thanks for the comments, you guys rock!

[@tomsangiorgio]

Any chance you can upload any performances from your friend's footage? I would really appreciate it!

[@Albertini96]

Yeah I would enjoy that too

[@songninja]

um thank you. holy shit one of the best neons ive ever seen (sub WTLI) and i've seen all of them.

[@samysiahaan]

please release the "roll it on home" and "still feel like your man". the songs is out now, i'm dying to see the acoustic performance

[@juansebastiancastromolesti4040]

Did he play "stop this train"????

[@bigoz1734]

John's so talented he does better covers of his own original best tunes

[@nabe5204]

did that intro while tuning. didn't even realise it after watching a few times. this man never stopped being awesome

[@guesswilsey]

out of all the incredible renditions of Neon he's played over the years, this is the one I find myself returning to the most, even more than the 'Where The Light Is' version

[@forrestpope1559]

What an absolute force of pop-vocal/guitar improvisation. So intelligent, so inspiring.

[@mifegreen5960]

Wow. His jazzy guitar playing and scatting are just out of this world.

[@stijn4771]

Guitar playing: Level master Lyrics: Level chil Simultaneously playing guitar and singing: Level wizard

[@seanh9882]

don't forget, simultaneously playing guitar, singing, and tuning his instrument down.

[@Lucas-cs1wx]

@@seanh9882 actually up, as the low E was tuned in Bb

[@mchlstbl1535]

@@Lucas-cs1wx low e string is tuned to a C for neon

[@Lucas-cs1wx]

@@mchlstbl1535 yeah but for the little intro, he actually tuned it down to Bb!! Then he tuned up for the actual song

[@achrafguitare]

I'm sure you're talking about John mayer or Ray charles(piano)* !

[@spiderjesse4632]

John Mayer is actually the coolest person on earth

[@coltenwimmer4861]

Geeeeeeezzzz. UNREAL groove. so much feel.

[@marshallamp21]

That intro has that D'angelo groove. What a genius!

[@aw4925]

Just found this. My goodness. Best Neon I've seen. Nothing but awe for his abilities on that guitar. Can't get enough of John Mayer. What a talent.

[@practicerepobarrie]

I know a nobody who can play this and more . . . Corey Heuvel - not only can he play it - he can sing it too. He's got some Mayer DNA inside him. Let me rephrase that ! Maybe long lost brothers or something...

[@killercam126]

I swear this guy needs to make album with d'Angelo so jazzy!!

[@Rafaelprive]

OMG YESSSS!!!

[@GAFilmsProductions]

That fucking intro. Hopefully more of that bluesy soul music with some badass guitar makes its way to the next album

[@GermanLehmann98]

Did anyone else notice how he modulated the key twice? It was effortless, that was really amazing

[@JAHarry6]

I watch this weekly. I cannot fathom how you can come up with that. It's hard enough to actually play and sing like that let alone write it.

[@TheJordaddy35]

This version is even better than WTLI. The vocals may not be as showy but its more honest and the solo is better, Amazing, is it possible he's even getting better as a player? Christ.

[@computergenerated3833]

Idk man the intro is straight up FIRE, and the vocals are really bluesy, but the actual song is wayyy to fast.

[@gargeebhattacharjee8681]

Vocals are downright terrible.

[@Pspsps69496]

@@gargeebhattacharjee8681 idk I think his falsettos sounds a little bit weak and inconsistent at some point

[@SecretAgentLamarScrotus]

Vocals are going bad after his throat surgery but he makes it up by making the guitar part better and better

[@ASHSRV]

One of his best versions of neon. I've heard it hundreds of times in different venues but this was something special. I keep checking for a complete version of the new stuff but I can't find it yet. Thank you for the upload, as you can tell its very much appreciated by all.

[@TiareWiremu]

Really feel like his voice's coming back, he's nailing some of those intricate high note riffs, that he was struggling with while live on tour. Can't wait for the new album!

[@danielharmon189]

I listen to this at least once a week, and I've listened to so much live John Mayer stuff. This is a special performance of this song

[@yadurajshakti9587]

:)

[@nmnsaimemark1842]

The power of the right hand and groove. John you are a freak.Wow..awesome. Go ahead and be an ego addict. It must be hard not to be with your gifts

[@lucygetz7365]

He is best when he can be his best. I love this...you go John Mayer! Lucy

[@arturolinares6565]

That lick he played at 6:50 Ooouf

[@joshuaadammagic54]

Loved it during interlude when that girl yelled “chill out” in the best possible way. JM is on Fire. This, and Live in LA

[@emmywillow6599]

You know he’s a master when with just an acoustic guitar and a voice he can emulate an entire fucking band and groove harder than most bands.

[@samlindblom6579]

This is absolutely amazing. John Mayer still got it and always will.

[@dassehmc]

he sings this song way better live nowadays than when he first came out

[@violetskyye]

Lucky you. I have all those videos of his surprise 2011 Hotel Cafe show, but I wish there could have been 2 of me. One to enjoy the show in real time, and one to capture it for John's fans.

[@PhaedraPJ]

***** I have watched your videos from that night SO many times! You are awesome for posting them!!

[@violetskyye]

***** Thanks so much. Glad people are still enjoying them. I'll never forget how gracious and sweet John was after that show. I was bummed I missed him this time, but good of Brian to film and post.

[@eduliborio8]

***** I have watched your videos a lot of times too! =D I've even learned how to play "don't think twice it's alright" by watching your video of his cover. hehe Thanks!

[@Diyakinos]

***** props to you man! With your videos i learnt most of Born and Raised before it even came out, haha. I also listened to the 30 second snippets on iTunes, but your videos helped me heaps

[@violetskyye]

Diyakinos Thanks! :-)

[@tigrandoesmusicstuff1677]

I think I broke the replay button.

[@raphexe]

He's so amazing

[@felipea.8075]

It’s just incredible what he can do with a guitar

[@brendahawkins3965]

Hi would love to know what you think of my 17 year old grandsons cover of this kzbin.info/www/bejne/nJnHgHZ5r6yfmas

[@stellarphant]

I got shivers watching this, how the hell does he continue to find ways to leave us in jaw-dropping awe with this gift?

[@johnfitzgerald1957]

Cocaine on this one!

[@rafaelmolinasanz9771]

+Zartimus you should really make a tutorial from this performance. John played amazing here, one of my favourite neon performances ever!

[@FifaFilmz]

Rafael Molina Sanz u

[@reasonablecheff7876]

+Zartimus please do this

[@jennypennypocket]

I would like to attend one if his secret shows.

[@johna9904]

thats got to be my favorite rendition so far. he does it different every time. cool rendition

[@aischaelbers1919]

Please, I would loooove to hear the sound of the new songs!!

[@caspervanhelvoirt]

yeah! :)

[@BernadetteMcGowan]

What a performance😊❤

[@fedefiorda]

1:18 majestic little lick he pulled out humming... could listen to this for 10hours straight

[@davidpulanco2715]

That intro just puts John Mayer's genius on display. Not many MSM artists can go up and improvise intros like that.

[@Daantjer]

Best version I've seen. John God Mayer

[@MrShiningbubblegum]

surreal.hes like the mentor i never had.

[@drmedwuast]

outstanding vocals on this one

[@courtham]

Best version of Neon

[@brianrodak]

Here's The Set List. Working on getting the new songs. Who Says Queen of California Slow Dancing in a Burning Room Dear Marie Done Changing (New song) Roll it On Home (New Song) Still Feel Like Your Man (New Song) Free Fallin' (Tom Petty cover) Heartbreak Warfare (Stopped at points where John forgot the lyrics.) Whiskey Neon

[@mikewest9256]

Beautifully executed. A True master

[@riccc328]

You know it's Neon when he throws away his pick at 1:54. Pulling out the 2-finger technique.

[@tony4996]

John Mayer Amazing as always and getting better

[@arturolinares6565]

Man look at the thumb move tho MY GOD!!!

[@yadurocky]

Arturo Linares that's I too notice always :)

[@PhaedraPJ]

I would be so incredibly grateful and happy if you can get the whole set up! You are awesome for sharing what you have so far! We all know his fans are anxious for his new music!!

[@geoffizhere1]

Man thanks for recording this btw! I did get to hear "Still feel like your man" but only 15 secs of it because someone posted it on instagram. Dam I was so pleased and overhelmed it sounded so cool & groovey!

[@b.j.wingerter2245]

Yeah man! Get those new songs! Thanks for posting too!

[@adhynugroho9424]

How the hell does he play this AND sing in entirely different tempos?

[@huntergathereroutdoors2209]

Adhy Nugroho well imagine practicing something for thousands and thousands of hours. If I put as much effort into something as John puts into the guitar I’d sure hope I’m the best at whatever that is.

[@circloud3914]

He has been playing and releasing for music for at least 22 years at this point. You dont play and release music that long, especially the kind of music he puts out, for 22 years without getting good.

[@BlasterJunos]

Short answer is internal timing. You can get that by getting used to playing and singing as more "muscle memory" than they are about you consciously thinking about what to do next.

[@aradieschen4880]

All these answers about the hours of practice. Yeah sure without that he wouldn't be where he is. But initial talent isn't distributed equally, my friends. Most of us could practice 6h a day for decades and the only thing we'll get is tendonitis. Mother nature isn't fair.

[@lmagine6494]

Hes been playing this song since like 1999 you'd expect him to be pretty effortless with it by now lmao

[@carlospeixoto5865]

My God, John Mayer getting better like WHAT to call complete artist !!!

[@victorantunesjoao]

Esse sambinha no início foi massa demais

[@theoincontridetoledo0112]

E eu ainda ouvi alguém gritando "Aí, aí, aí" no min 6:58

[@tobiaszfic8025]

Damn. Million bucks to anybody who manages to transcribe whatever he was singing at the beginning

[@ccowan77]

Thank you! His voice is back and amazing. Thanks for sharing and can't wait to see more if you have them!

[@benjaminmartinez4001]

I love everything about this video

[@zepedy2]

I am literally sat here drowning in envy

[@joey.h14]

Petition to make a John Mayer mtv unplugged album/performance

[@TheGillGang]

Well.... That was amazing.

[@mathewparker9820]

Me thinks he has mastered acoustic...fucking ridiculous and should be illegal.

[@felipea.8075]

Mathew Parker YES

[@nickpappas6109]

Yeah idk how this is possible

[@yoyoyyayableyoyo6176]

Please post the videos as soon as possible Can't wait to listen to the new material.

[@tommyleerola2]

music legend!!!

[@angelicamuncyharriscoleman7064]

This reminds me of the cafe show Jon Milan and Christine put on in Ann Arbor a few years back, cool, coffee and music is great

[@whitewalker608]

The person who's recording did a great job.

[@Andy-rp5up]

crazy how often when I watch this (which is pretty often, by the way) I just cant help but to laugh. Hearing his phrasing is just almost funny to think someone could possibly come up with something like that on the spot.

[@I_am_nooh]

Phenomenal!

[@billywilsonmusic]

Please, please post the new ones. Also, thanks for posting these. Made my day.

[@jon4th4nirreno]

reading the set list I noticed he already had: done changing (I assume it got changed to changing), still feel like your man and roll it on home almost 2 years ago before releasing them, that's how you can tell how much goes on John's mind, how seriously​ he takes his music and how much work goes into every song we (probably) hear on the new album.

[@vincentaasa]

The first 2.25 minutes before the song starts are so damn satisfying to watch. Too bad i picked up the guitar at age of 19 because imagine playing like this man at this moment in time

0:54 "There it is...sorry" Love it.

[@andres6733]

goals.

[@joc8035]

Thankyou for posting Brian, awesome, awesome, awwweesome!! Love it!

[@lussettchin9475]

His voice sounds so great! Thnx for posting!

[@MrMusicM67]

This was amazing

[@DIVADNOMIS1313]

Absolutely incredible

[@ayethawtun6762]

Maybe with the new album closer than ever, we'll get to see performances of those new songs from this show pop up around KZbin? One can only wish. Thank you for the upload!

[@ccowan77]

That would be amazing. Of course love to hear the new ones and would love to hear what he had to say about Heartbreak Warfare. Your videos are being shared in a group called John Mayer Knows Best on FB. If your a big Mayer fan check it out. I'm an administrator there and it's a cool fan page. Thanks a million for the footage!

[@neysj8857]

I love JMKB ♥

[@kristofferbrunnerlie1158]

Tried to learn the solo, And I have concluded with John Mayer is unreal on guitar

[@johnhendricks8140]

John Mayer grooving by his damn self.

[@Dison2008]

What a guitar master

[@hadiffnazhan862]

Yeap this is definetly the best neon

[@dkydang]

Wow..the audios perfect on here

[@Mimimph]

Thank you so much Brian!

[@tomyhas]

that's some smooth shit right there. amazing swing

[@Nenachinche]

Honestly, who doesn´t get excited at THAT part of the solo

[@brendahawkins3965]

Hi would love to know what you think of my 17 year old grandsons cover of this kzbin.info/www/bejne/nJnHgHZ5r6yfmas

[@millotorres27]

please I would love to hear the new songs. I've been dying for the new stuff. Upload those first. FOR THE LOVE OF JOHN!!!!!

[@jaquelinenogueira6542]

Do u have more videos ?

[@nidhirroongta1]

If only life was this effortless

[@DeclanOKaneMD]

Great job

[@adamigo1000]

Wow, great version!!! I can hear a bit of Charlie Hunter in his playing :)

[@courtneyHD]

need the new songs in my life

[@meexemplary]

Dude started off with some jazz its unbelievable