John Mayer's 'Neon' but its 10x harder

John Mayer's Neon jazzified.
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[@LucasBrar]

Don’t reply to fake spam messages pretending to be me, saying you won a guitar and things like that. If I respond to a message you will see the verified check mark.

[@ericgendell8874]

I don't know whether this was a real message from Lucas, because there was nothing there on telegram, but either way I do not want or need a reward for expressing my unbridaled enthusiasm for your consistently brilliant musicianship and your creative video ideas, which is enough of a gift for which you have my gratitude and respect. Your musicianship is extraordinary, However, that being said, you need to up your game in terms of production value. The sound quality, recording and engineering do not do your playing justice. If you watch Stephanie Jones videos, not only is her playing world class, but the sound quality and production value serve as an excellent support that honors the level of her virtuosity and you should do the same.

[@World-as-i-c-it]

I got hit with this too! Your response was the same as mine, this is a horrible scam that preys on your subscribers, thanks for indicating to your subs they should not respond. The scammers use your name and profile picture. I hope you can get this stopped

[@Daiceto]

Can I win a guitar lesson from you tho? asking for a friend obviously.

[@jackliras7706]

Oye amigo, no se si algun delincuente este jugando con tus redes sociales!.

[@nhoj277]

@@ericgendell8874 You are showing disrespect to the man telling him his brilliance is not good enough because the midtones are not tuned to your dog hearing pitch sense or hi fidelity which is such utter nonsense if you know anything about monaural mp3 and its high compression ratio and limited sound range, you are just a sucker for lots of presence and reverb switches. Get real.

[@smoothfeeder]

John Mayer may be worth millions but this dude is priceless

[@zac3392]

For everything else there’s Visa…

[@myoonurluer9491]

indeed !

[@robbielg]

Yes!

[@cloudyphiz]

You're playing at a ludicrous level. An interpretation like this deserves to be put on an album.

[@mangiari]

This is one critique I have with your videos Lucas: I really like the music your playing, I also like the comedy you are doing, but I typically would not watch a comedy like that multiple times. But I'd listen to your music a thousand of times. I'll be the first one to spend money on a proper album of yours. Just spent an ridiculous amount of money for some of your shirts (because of sending to Germany including customs...). PLEASE RECORD AN ALBUM! For me the sound quality of your youtube videos is totally fine. No fancy pro studio required. You could also just upload the 20 most liked "but it's jazz" videos in a music-only version with the whole song from the first to the last note.

[@JoshGUITARofolo]

This isn't the first time one of your videos left me feeling like Antonio Salieri listening to Mozart for the first time. The way you reharmonize and basically reinvent some of my favorite tunes is so next-level. I can't tell whether I'm more jealous or inspired.

[@matthewrice7590]

This is what it’s all about. I’ve noticed quite a few videos about this song from popular guitar KZbinrs with titles like “hardest riff ever?!”, “impossible to play!” (based on your video’s title and what your “dumb” character says early in the video, I’m thinking maybe this was the inspiration?), where they basically just show off the fact that they can play the riff with *almost* the same verve as the original artist. I’m glad that people enjoy that stuff, but ultimately it’s nothing you couldn’t get from a guitar tab and a video of John Mayer playing it himself. You, on the other hand, bring something entirely new to the table and take it to a place where it could truly be considered impossible to play for 99.99% of guitarists, along with a healthy dose of your weird sense of humor. This is why your content will always be the pinnacle of “guitar KZbin” in my humble opinion.

[@Luke-ih1oc]

Lucas is without a doubt one of the most valuable contributors to youtube

[@molestando]

even when you pretend to be playing badly, you play better than most of us hahaha

[@Mr.8.7.8USCH]

4 realzies!

[@vibefrequencyable]

Ha I was thinkn ...his bad part sounded like me!

[@Foodgeek]

That's just sick. You made it harder 😂

[@patrickbalkany7989]

harder? lol thats waaay passed that point. just insane

[@vilhelmnorberg9265]

Foodgeek, you're sourdough loafs are also sick!

[@dcfromthev]

Sick in both definitions of the word

[@JoEpunkt]

Foody! You‘re here! Awesome Crossover! (Although we all know your Love for Guitars).

[@jpanbe]

No, not really. It's the slapping that makes the original so hard to play.

[@Impractical_Engineer]

"You have to tune down the sixth string to like X" had me rolling haha

[@franksabatino7576]

The playing and sense of humor are brilliant, and seem effortless. Lucas is one very cool guitarist!😎

[@hamlettempest1869]

Neon is dangerously beautiful.....massive respect for John Mayer and more power to u for making it harder ❤️❤️❤️

[@piotrhabel2540]

I've been learning Neon for about a year now. Your approach is so, so difficult and beautifull and fun. THank you :-)

[@roggermotta]

Traducir

[@tiboclement]

The thing i like the most about your style is how you play the guitar in a way that's both jazz AND classical (in the approach, the technique, etc.)! That is so musical and inspiring 😊

[@MhankaOvung]

My man played the entire periodic table

[@JeongSuYoung]

Oh, Lucas. You forgot to say 'GOOD EVENING' before start playing.. 😂

[@dagrablade477]

OMG he made it ! He found a way to make the Legendary Neon riff even harder and still great! Hat off master!

[@freak6099]

is it just me, or you've got even better at singing? your voice sounds waaay more relaxed and natural

[@IanLamb438]

I'm a beginner guitarist and I thoroughly enjoy your videos, even though I dont understand 80% of what you do. Good stuff my friend

[@tonybmusic1166]

With every successive video you release, you blow my mind even farther. I don’t listen to “pop” and I’m not familiar with the Jon Meyer tune….but in my opinion I don’t think that Meyer could play it as you do. I’m an old guy….been a working pro since 1964, got a masters in music but now 76 and semi-retired. You are consistently the most enjoyable player on KZbin. Both aesthetically and technically, you’re a monster on the guitar plus some of your comical bits are creative and funny…..especially to someone who wasted a lot of hours as a shill for the booze. Keep it up. Both my wife and I do our bit on line to promote you and your music whenever we can.

[@LucasBrar]

Hey Tony! What a nice comment, really appreciate the support! And send your wife a thank you for the promotion!! Have a great day

[@leofriedrich]

Been practicing Neon for more than 2 years and have gotten to a point where I'd say I'm able to play it. And then here you are absolutely crushing my feeling of accomplishment and setting new goals. Thanks I guess :D

[@dimitryherman5656]

Ok. 1. Yes, subscribe. 2. Holy shit, amazing! So technical and yet so musical and the end with the transition to the jazz tune (don’t know name) is ridiculous.

[@monstruonegro05]

This vid deserve a reply form John himself, superb job 👍🏽

[@ceraunophiliccovers1307]

The jazz vibes deffo fits the song more than any other style!

[@etiennevig8712]

men this thing is dope !! You are prouving one more time that everything can be jazz and that jazz is so good !

[@Alex-zc9rj]

This is probably one of the wickedest things I've seen as of late. Very nicely done

[@karenortiz9917]

This completely blew my mind, insane. Congrats, i hope Mayer watch this someday. You're an amazing musician.

[@derrickholmes2586]

You have made my day. Thank you for posting and showing us your talent.

[@music_ljs]

Best arrangement of 2022. Hands down, you’re my hero.

[@gizibaikk]

Gosh, that was fvcking brilliant! For me this is one of your best videos and definitely one of my favourites! Always loved it when you did some very technical stuff looks so easy and you did it while singing, too! That's crazy! Man, you're my favourite guitarist on youtube. Keep up the great work!

[@xionuzuki]

And on top of that you also sing along with playing all these crazy riffs. Great Job, Mate.

[@themandolinmaniac]

I LOVE it! What a hoot! Please keep coming up with these! Thank you!

[@maristoldboys5466]

ASTONISHING!! 9:30am just had my first coffee and I wasn't ready for this. Should've waited till evening. I feel like a cigar now.

[@andreapicchi990]

Lucas, you're a precious Stone in these ephemeral times. You're a gift.

[@bently93]

Maravilhoso!! transformar uma música que por si só é difícil é incrível!! Abraços de Portugal

[@minivanbread]

3:06 hit so fucking hard for me! Amazing play man! actually blown away :D

[@markchristopher4165]

This is one of the greatest things I've ever heard. Simply amazing

[@fabioariniah2581]

Greatness!! Lucas deserves to be famous, already famous but deserves more, so much more!! Just really AAAmazing, I've never seen any guitarist like you❤️✨👏

[@pietdebroeck9018]

Insane. While making it a technical masterpiece keeping it musically interesting… fantastic

[@TheOnjLouis]

I absolutely love this song anyway, so to hear itlike this is just gold. Lovely lovely stuff!

[@Pinko_Band]

I love ur doodoo man. U have the best reharmonizations. Very inspiring

[@LilyWhite0]

You are amazing, your guitar playing your humor your harmony the way you play is a unique expression of you and that's why we like your videos so much!! ❤️❤️❤️

[@hijacrecords8636]

I would Playlist this if it was on Spotify, your voice and guitar playing pairs perfectly, for some reason reminds me of my childhood when I used to listen to my little mp3 player and had *totally legally acquired* music, and most were similar to what you do on KZbin

[@drworm77]

Thanks for doing this my guy. This is awesome 🤙🏻

[@LucasBrar]

Thank you very much!

[@youtubeuser206]

@@LucasBrar marshmello - alone sounds amazing on guitar

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[@conorfairclough8993]

You aRE SO FRIGGIN underrated. I couldnt ever begin to fathom the patience you have to sit down and re imagine this riff aswell create a whole original video around it. Like wtf man.

[@cloudbox3450]

Oh Lucas, yet again with the skills. Thank you so much.

[@HofTheStage]

This is probably the best hell you can be in

[@artturipetaja3486]

That was a brilliant interpretation. Great version of a great song. You swing!

[@ivaan7fitch]

This guy is an underrated genius!!

[@jonlavigne3270]

This is what I missed while you were away. Thank you!

[@defoliedavid]

Excellent, brilliant guitar playing and really great arrangement of this tune... though i am a bit surprised to see Lucas wearing a woolly jumper at the beginning of the month of July..

[@kj22697]

Master level playing, funny video, and did a full cover. This is what youtube was made for

[@razorbeard6970]

I love how you believably make yourself the comic foil as a metaphor for just how difficult that song is. The song has produced some of the best music exploration videos on youtube.

[@paolo4160]

Holy fuck that arrangement was so good + the voice too. 10/10

[@Sanket_Choukate]

This series is the biggest flex a guitarist can have. And your video editing is lit.

[@philipgwilliam6989]

Best guitarist KZbinr in my humble opinion and the one with the best sense of humour 👏 love every video he does. Always a pleasure to hear you sing as well as play. Bravo sir.

[@mynameisYEMAN]

I hope JM sees this. He's into shitposting and he'd totally geek out over the genius behind this (musically & meme-ly). This remains my favorite guitar channel on KZbin.

[@rock4ever812]

This was amazing. Really creative, really technical, really funny... I seriously hope people can have an appreciation for what all is going on in this

[@GrahamDallas]

Stunning, not hugely familiar with the original but I had a quick look, amazing all the same.

[@mattkwest468]

Whoah! Continuously great guitaring, capped off by that monster lick at 3:54! Thanks for the inspiration Mr Brar!

[@sergiomartinez6970]

Absolutely amazing!! you're brilliant Lucas!

[@guilhermefarias7295]

Astonishing! Pretty good, lucas!

[@Coco_0.o]

every single time you blow my mind! you are a boss!

[@user-qz8rz5je4x]

Лукас, Вы уникальный музыкант! Когда пересматриваю ваши шедевры, улыбка с лица не сходит. Выше всяких похвал. Спасибо за ваш труд. + Актер вы замечательный!!!)) С нетерпением жду ваши новые работы...

[@justadudeinpursuit]

omg my man you're doing such a beautiful job! i'm almost in tears

[@zenheretic]

absolutely legendary lucas, absolutely legendary

[@pieterhe]

Waiting for Lucas to finally release an album, because he really should.

[@solarplex2128]

Ok...i was watching the john mayer l.a. live and got impressed by how he played the bassline so accurately with the thumb over the fretboard, and then here you are adding walking bass and using perfect hand positioning so you don't even need to use your thumb...you are a legend

[@scottmclain2738]

ridiculous. amazing skills. all of us cellar dwellers writing our songs and playing chords are in awe.

[@david1guitar1]

I dig the beard man! And love the neon version, amazing.

[@beaunelson4168]

bruh, you've made "the hardest riff ever" impossible. and you're singing on top. You may be the most talented guitarist ive ever witnessed

[@jaygarcia5982]

So who's sending this to John? I'm sure he'd be flattered to have such a guitar God cover his song 👍

[@wiejetze8397]

Lucas, you are insane in the best way! I'm sixtyfour now and I have heard and seen a lot of guitarists in all these years. All these great names of course but also less known of them. But nobody let me listening so jawdropping and headshaking. So I can say with confession that you for me are the best guitarist I've ever "met". You're absolutely outstanding! Not to forget to mention that singing while playing that "stuff" makes it completely crazy and unbelieveable. Your humour gives it the rest. That's what I call understatement. Hats off! You can leave your one on, of course. You're such a friendly person. Cheers from Berlin

[@glor-reuse9915]

Amazing that this was a humorous endeavor and even so, we're still left mopping up the contents of our faces. Cap doffed

[@samaraguillen9684]

Wooah okay, this sounds sick! Good job as always, Lucas! I've subscribed for a long time and can tell how good you're playing, but also I see a LOT of improvement in your singing

[@emirlanberdybaev2386]

Господи! Какой мастер! Работяга, столько всего умеет на гитаре, столько музыкальных школ и училищ, так ещё и умеет красиво петь! Это прям монстр музыкант!

[@purepuresound4671]

'Walking what?..." lol you've made my evening, buddy 🤣

[@muunsparks]

Bro I love your content.I just love them.

[@davidsummerville351]

Besides the incredible music, the visual experience was so strong it distracted me from the performance! Great camera and set design. Too bad that drunk was standing over you the whole time.

[@Hawket]

Lucas, você é uma grande inspiração! Um grande abraço, o Brasil te adora cara!!

[@hugohansensamtalomlivet6482]

Hahaha, Du är ett geni!! Hoppas John ser detta klipp!

[@bigwheezy9045]

Dude you are amazing. Your videos make my day

[@mckay91095]

This is one of the best Guitar performances I've ever seen. The Technical and Melodic difficulty is off the charts.

[@DaTLMusic]

6.5/10 difficulty imo

[@mckay91095]

@@DaTLMusic If this is a 6.5, then what is your version of a 10?

[@DaTLMusic]

@@mckay91095 off the top of my head, here's one from Josh Meader. My difficulty ratings are effected by how many times the camera cuts away kzbin.infoLb741k1tC_U?si=NIDoFq32bOrDN4nx

[@mckay91095]

@@DaTLMusic Ah OK, I see what you mean. I still think this is Difficult ( Like an 8.5/10 ) but I respect your opinion and thank you for showing me that short.

[@DaTLMusic]

@@mckay91095 no worries xd. I also consider the LA live neon performance to be a 10. I think this cover is actually easier since he didn't have to do a rolling thump/slap technique nor use his thumb for the root note of every chord like John mayer does. And he plays nearly perfectly, with pretty complex vocal lines, while live. Absolutely insane to me

[@imranchaudhary3776]

lucas is the greatest guitarist on youtube, such a versatile player…you’re the ted greene we need today.

[@johnkennedyalves8162]

awesome bro! Please, don't stop making versions like this! Greetings from Brazil!

[@ЧувакИзКосмоса]

Bravo! Astonishing stuff, bro. Such a hard idea to work with. Great job! Hope your videos make people love guitar and push them to play more like they did to me. Danke schon!

[@ChrisHavok]

"You have to tune down the 6th string to like an X." LMAO

[@DavidNwokoye]

My man played 𝓝𝓮𝓸𝓷 in 𝓒𝓸𝓶𝓲𝓬 𝓢𝓪𝓷𝓼 🤣🤣🤣

[@alabudzki74]

Lucas, this puts you among the greatest jazz- classical guitar arrangers such as Roland Dyens and Vinitsky. So awesome, yet your style is so different and unique with all the gypsology added. Trully one if a kind.

[@aloveofsurf]

I absolutely love to hear you sing and play. Thank you 😀

[@alanpbatista1branco753]

Melhorou o que já era perfeito

[@tancredidaltavilla2141]

you made me cry! above perfection there is only lucas

[@farnazahmad1226]

oh man what i just witnessed. real jazzy one man band performer you are

[@GustafLindberg]

It's amazing! Also love the editing of this sketch.

[@cagolan]

I love it when you take that bass for a nice walk

[@abderrahimjamari9929]

SUPERB ARRANGEMENT AND BRILLIANT TECHNIQUE ! THANK YOU !

[@roopetapiovaara1881]

This video got me to search "How to start learning jazz on guitar" so thanks mate, great stuff

[@PandaCristos]

man, took my brain a while to comprehend, too much's going on here Master

[@rdgzchema]

Your content brings light to this world, man.

[@abnuridd24]

That transition into it don't mean a thing at the end is pure brilliance, I laughed so hard at that. You are beyond genius.

[@KrausKeysGuitar]

I'd love to hear all this jazz versions in an album. They're amazing

[@Obssy]

Lucas, you're bloody fantastic!