King's X - how to play "it's love" like a badass

[@edwardx.winston5744]

22 downvotes makes no sense to me. This video was short, sweet, to the point, accurate, and the techniques immediately applicable to anyone trying to nail the Ty Tabor ethos. Some jerks live to be contrarians.

[@ruperterskin2117]

Took the words right out of mouth...

[@markhenri1131]

Maybe it’s because a total beginner might not really be able to get it because of how quick he’s running through it?

[@ilaser4064]

Yet to find a single video on KZbin that doesn't have a >5% dislike rate...

[@iheartchiropractic]

Awesome instructional video. We are truly blessed that you have have taken the time not only to analyze such an amazing song with such great care, focus and attention to detail, but that you then took the time and effort to produce this video and share what you have learned with all of us. Amazing work. Thank you for sharing!

[@jimorocks]

Nice job giving input to Ty's style. Ty is one of the most under rated player ever! Kings-x is like my top listen to bands ever. Rush is right up there also. Talked with Doug and Jerry many times very cool people. Thanks for the Video :)

[@ahtoka7008]

My dad raised me on King’s X and Rush. He named me after Ty Tabor lol love King’s X & Ty. Jerry, Ty & dUg are all underrated musicians and I’ve actually had the pleasure of meeting them on multiple occasions and seeing one of their shows in Poughkeepsie at The Chance theater and it was awesome

[@jetydosa1]

I completely agree. Especially with the Dennis Miller performance. He does so many really difficult things. The outro solo has him changing pickups, adjusting tones and singing really high. He takes no shortcuts, and to me that's the best performance I've ever seen him have. Little known fact, they were playing to an empty room due to the LA riots

[@keithyj11]

Excellent breakdown of tys playing! Excellent! You also are a pleasure to listen to. Calm voice and demeanor. Just a damn fine video thx man👍👍

[@izzyshepherd9714]

Wonderful job and expert rendition on Ty's riffs. Again, excellent job. Kudos to you.

[@d5u2ke]

GREAT lesson! Thanks! To my ear you have really nailed the way Ty does it! Now to get to work on it!

[@yadaslowahedwig6398]

Calvin - Thanks for this video. The subtle things you've noted sure make a difference in the overall sound, giving it that true Ty Tabor punch.

[@multiverseofmusic-clh]

thanks!

[@TheMc2599]

Excellent video/instruction. Thank you VERY much. Even after playing for years it's still sometimes hard to figure out what exactly Ty is doing. great job.

[@johngo4th]

Thanks! Appreciate the clarification. So many others describe anything as Drop D these days. And I really appreciate you taking time throughout the video to explain how these riffs work, and why too. It really helps to make that point about syncopating because so many guitarists practice alone, and forget there's a bassist, toss those little place holders in, when it should be more like an inner dialog. If I had Dug Pinnick playing base, I wouldn't stomp all over his parts, lol. Cheers!

[@Oliverzackley]

Ty is an absolutely brilliant and innovative guitarist along with the likes of Eddie VanHalen and Alex Lifeson. And kings X is an absolutely brilliant band! Another amazing instrumental trio that stuns with every performance!

[@johngo4th]

This is an outstanding instructional video! You've covered some critical points about playing the song in ensemble, which is rarely spoken of or done by so many guitarists out there. Many songs I've done (with a live band) where the guitarist(s) toss in those place keeper licks where they should be delegated to the bassist, and practiced that way,your points should be gladly received, but these days the mere mention of "true to the recording" will be dismissed by most in lieu of sloppy & lazy.

[@ericbergmueller2981]

Vastly underrated band. Thanks for your video.

[@fmbighair]

Your tone is not only right on, but it sounds great-very musical feel. thanks

[@xbones181]

WOW! I love this song & you're the MAN! You got it down pat! Awesome! I've not studied this song, thinking it just too much for me, but after seeing you play it, I'm gonna give it a shot. Thanks for the encouragement!

[@zigferd1]

Hey Calvin, that was awesome and right on the money. I immediately checked out the Jon Stewart video and it's dead on. It's a bit af a stretch, but after awhile REALLY feels better as well as nailing the riff. Sweet little elite as well. Rock on, Brother!

[@dgrundman7499]

EXCELLENT video Calvin, thanks for working so hard, espeicially the technique tips, thats pro level shit friend!!! I fell off my chair laughing when you did the singing guitar player 'cheat', very funny and clearly you've been there, yes? Yeah, X has got some pretty busy guitar parts to make being able to sing along with it NOT easy!!! You really have to be able to do that weird 'two brains/two instruments' level consciousness game, ouch!! Try singing to 'Natural Science' by Rush, that insanely busy 2nd opening chord progression (when the electric guitar comes in and the acoustic strumming part opening ends). That was the first time I ever accomplished that brain seperation thingy, whew!

[@multiverseofmusic-clh]

thanks so much for watching and listening! glad you found it useful

[@multiverseofmusic-clh]

wow, that might be the nicest compliment i've received so far! thanks for watching.

[@ruperterskin2117]

Right on. Thanks for sharing.

[@Jimbob-gw7jp]

Thats bad ass alright and sounds very correct I also played it with the drone a note and the wya you use to play it I like the live version and sounds better thanks for the info.

[@baleksei]

Great details and explanation!

[@joezeit7391]

Oh hell yes! So brilliant, thank you for sharing.

[@adreenal]

Thanks for this it’s made me realise that I have inadvertently ripped the groove of this for one of my own tunes! Should be cool though.

[@craigdees1177]

Nice job, Calvin. Thanks for sharing.

[@poopnewman7775]

You're 100 correct,but the way most play it sounds better when you're jamming In the room without a band backing you....just my opinion,but thanks for setting it straight

[@TheSonsofHorusx]

dude nice strat, ty used those kinds the strat elites.

[@MrUltraworld]

Ty's actually using Lab combo's again.

[@dub351]

You've got his TONE here too! Sounds great : )

[@johngo4th]

Is the low E, tuned to D? Or is it a fuller [lower] D tuning of some kind?

[@dapperdanman1956]

Great jam Calvin, dam good lesson, I think one of the greatest thing about kings x, They share the band, each member sharing the song with out selfish egos. And that sound that he gets from his guitar is bad ass. That is Ty tabors SIG.your playing rite? Thanks

[@wannabehendrix]

johngo4th: Its in drop D. The low E is tuned to D.

[@U2WB]

Actually Ty says his guitar is always tuned down a whole step, making it technically Drop C.

[@ledmike113]

Classy, professional, but most of all, .....Perfect! Nice work my friend.

[@ronfrey5327]

ah damn hes playing she said by the beatles of course that opening phrase is she said I know what its like to be sad same phrase took me about 5 min to sing it out and figure which tune but its she said and btw THIS IS BAD ASS VERY VERY GOOD EAR SIR AND PLAYING IM GOING TO STEAL IT NOW SO IM JUST LETTING YOU KNOW THIS IS A STICK UP. BWAHAHAHA WELL PLAYED SIR... I LOVE KINGS X...

[@MarvinSheats]

You nailed it brother👍🏿👍🏿

[@Imtherealsaturnsonic]

Omg ! love this video...thank you so much

[@multiverseofmusic-clh]

wow dude - that's great. i'm glad this was useful to you! thanks for watching

[@Imtherealsaturnsonic]

Calvin Hsu ty is so underrated imo, it's good to see some love! :) thank you! and your sound is amazing by the way. I actually meant to say that in my first comment...lol

[@rorytambores]

Thanks!

[@dellboy623]

Nice lesson! Is that Fender Elite? What are the pickups on that guitar?

[@multiverseofmusic-clh]

Yes, that's an Elite. It's the stock pickups, with an active electronics system. Oddly, there's a FOURTH pickup under the pickguard that is supposed to reduce hum... doesn't really work but interesting tidbit :-).

[@NitroModelsAndComics]

Having an early 80s Strat Elite doesnt hurt.

[@theguitarnoobph]

AWESOME DUDE!!!!

[@socksincrocks4421]

Thanks Cal, much appreciated

[@Dicksaiter]

Very good view at his real playing style. Great:)

[@unaperrson]

It would be interesting to hear you talk about your guitar.

[@gowanis]

useful tips

[@Revwat]

excellent

[@digo0280]

Bro! What are the settings for this guitar tone? Amaaaaazing!

[@multiverseofmusic-clh]

unfortunately i don't have the amp anymore and the amp is hard to find. It was a Pearce G2R run direct into my computer and using a power amp and speaker cabinet simulation.

[@pwnEdge1]

Very Cool Thanks:-)

[@skyprop]

Shouldn't we be in Drop "D" ?? or is this the way around that?

[@multiverseofmusic-clh]

my guitar IS in drop D, you are correct

[@vernonstarnes106]

Thank you Thank you. I have been playing it wrong for 30 years 😂

[@g33rt20]

Thanks for explaining !!!!

[@Acoustribute]

I don't find the verses that hard to sing and play more staccato like Ty does to me it makes it easier to keep time but the chorus is really a lot more difficult to multitask when your continually anticipating the fills... ...Yikes!

[@barberjeff67]

In standard tuning? Great vid! Thanks!

[@multiverseofmusic-clh]

Thanks! It's in drop D

[@mtrich8113]

+Calvin Hsu I was just about to ask that about the tuning thanks, so let me ask about the guitar what kind of pickups are they and that neck look wide and comfortable is it a fender?

[@mtrich8113]

+MT Rich or do you have small hands?

[@multiverseofmusic-clh]

+MT Rich the neck is wider and flatter than typical fender, however i am also cursed with short fingers :-(. the guitar is a fender strat elite from 1983. the pickups are i think alnico 5 and they were stock in the guitar. the guitar also came with a built in active mid-boost circuit that is very handy for leads (but it's rolled all the way off for the rhythm parts). it's a very strange guitar, but i love it.

[@jeffholliday8304]

Is it in drop D

[@multiverseofmusic-clh]

Yes

[@jeffholliday8304]

Calvin Hsu Yeah I figured it out sorry man I’m getting old

[@viceisms16]

Where's the solo? It is THE defining part of the song, probably of ALL King's X songs and nobody on youtube plays it like Ty..they always improvise.

[@ZER0--]

Where was the guitar solo?

[@multiverseofmusic-clh]

sorry, got lazy :-(

[@jimorocks]

Huggy, like really dude, no get over yourself and go get a hug!

[@gerrett108]

Nice

[@charleswind8298]

tab ?

[@multiverseofmusic-clh]

Sorry, no tab - just learned it by ear and by watching videos of Ty

[@michaelfabyan7248]

Her is a guitar lesson for you guys and girls its totally awesome I got it down.

[@multiverseofmusic-clh]

thanks, MIchael!

[@KingTabor]

Its an Elite?

[@multiverseofmusic-clh]

yes sir! i love that guitar.

[@michaelfabyan7248]

this is a cool guitar lesson get it down practice.

[@BeardOfRed]

It's not so much droning as it is a chug on the A.

[@aquabot]

cool lesson, man. \m/

[@waldanfarr]

Umm

[@geoffreymerrifield5666]

great video... aside from the "badass" in the title.

[@jimtysonfury8029]

Come on man dude are you a musician or an analyst come on now man just play it he plays the tune but he plays it a little different each time because it's just natural just about everybody does that ... Just play the tune dude come on now you're over analyzing

[@multiverseofmusic-clh]

This was an instructional video, for other guitarists. If you just want to hear me play the song (albeit not as accurately), feel free ti check out this video instead. kzbin.info/www/bejne/bIDdfX2lg9-SitE. Thanks for stopping by.