Maggot Brain - Funkadelic Cover by Brian Kmetz

[@marcusmoss2002]

I've been playing guitar for 30 years now and whenever someone who is new to playing asks me for lessons or tips I just tell them to learn all the parts to Maggot Brain. Once you have that down you know as much and are as good as anyone out there.

[@williamwooldridge9437]

Amen.thats all folks

[@mrrec0very956]

Lol for real? I’ve only got barre chords down but I could see learning this song teaching you pretty much everything about finger style

[@AnthonyStatenMusic]

"Know as much and are as good as anyone out there" I'm sorry, but WHAT? It's one of the most iconic guitar solos of all time and Eddie Hazel was incredible, but literally about 95% of it is E minor pentatonic.

[@akiroai6577]

@@mrrec0very956 bro no it doesnt, this song just teaches you how to use scales, mainly pentatonic.

[@NicTadaronne]

​@@akiroai6577I mean, yes you're correct. Beside the fact it let you learn vibrato, bending , tempo, dynamics,intervals, emotion and so on. Y'all can't say it is a basic Em pentatonic scale solo AND one of the most iconic solo in the same sentences. there is way more to it 🤘

[@kameronwayne4586]

i heard the producer told him, “play like your mother just died”. this gave me chills down my spine!!

[@Bkayplays4270]

George Clinton the master mind behind Funkadelic

[@zillmer448]

while he was on lsd

[@i.r.433]

the title comes from the fact that the producer found his brothers decomposed corpse adds another layer of meaning doesnt it?

[@Hi-wv2ix]

The reason George telling him to play like his mother had just died was translated so well into music is because, when your tripping, you kind of believe anything, or make up your own beliefs in seconds if you hear something that would affect you. Beliving your mother has just died, while tripping, would be a complete mind fuck. As someone In these replies said, near the end of the solo, he likely realised thst he had just told him to play LIKE his mother had just died, not that she actually had, which is why the solo ends less dark than when it starts

[@ehzAxemuzik]

​@@Hi-wv2ixactually it was, " play as if your mother had died but you found out she was still alive", or something to that affect 😢

[@DeepSky52]

Why doesn't this guy have a million views?

[@omikredarhcs8221]

cuz people are lame

[@jvstnmh]

Eddie Hazel would be proud

[@mutemathmancz]

This guitar solo is like telling someone your own life story throuhg the musical instrument, but theres one condition the level of performance has to be exactly like this one.., really beautifull.

[@vanguardcycle]

when i share this song with someone, and they don't really 'get it' i know we probably won't vibe well. absolutely just nailed the emotion. Eddie would be proud

[@docsalvation645]

I can play this in my sleep.... I'm dreaming of course.

[@DennisKoornstra]

This is insane! You're never gonna be completely satisfied with 13 minutes of improvisation, but it's fantastic!

[@seppeswart7277]

Unless you're Eddy van Hazel ofcourse

[@JamesSchrader-i7o]

I'm trying to figure how to play this thru my guitar speaker

[@joemardesich648]

In May of 2020 my little brother passed away from overdose, this was one of the background tracks to my life at the time. I had many painful, tear filled drives as I listened to this. Great job, in the top 2 covers of this I have seen.

[@vanguardcycle]

i'm so incredibly sorry to hear about your brother.

[@Laxley1970]

I'm so sorry for your brother.

[@joshuajaimes121]

I’m so sorry to hear that, may he rest in peace and in the kingdom of god.

[@LightDragon666]

so clean, so clear, there are no unnecessery shreddings, just like original. well done.

[@averyjones9140]

Insane. Dude you made that Strat absolute cry , as well as everyone who seen this smh

[@Cobras7111]

That guitar is going to Heaven when it dies because you played the Hell out of it

[@joefitzgerald7660]

Best cover of Maggot Brain on KZbin. Fax

[@MrXerxes415]

This is a perfect ten, however, Funky with souls 13 minute maggot brain improv goes way up from there. angry emotional with Incredible everything and not one bad note in 13 minutes. there. It’s probably the best cover.

[@jeffreyspeller5151]

This put the chills in the right spots with the correct passion. Ever Funkin’ On!

[@ktzach11]

I'm sorry we couldn't see his mean guitar mug! I bet it was epic too lol

[@playcenter-band3994]

Yep!

[@kennethfoster2587]

I. Go. To bed. Lisneg. To. It. Played

[@TheReal_Vossi]

Absolutely phenomenal. This isn’t a cover, it’s a tribute and you nailed it.

[@ravenhawk29]

BRO !! 🔥👍Eddie just woke up , smiled , rolled over and went back to sleep ..

[@Funkmusician]

Brian, this is probably the best cover of this song I've ever heard. It made me cry. (Seems like I'm not the only one here who had that reaction ;)). Keep up the great work!

[@ethanplayzmadrid2017]

This is actually the best god damned playing I have ever heard

[@MrXerxes415]

This is a perfect , however, Funky with souls 13 minute maggot brain improv goes way up from there. angry emotional with Incredible everything and not one bad note in 13 minutes. there. It’s probably the best cover.

[@simonvandenostende]

Just finished my first year of guitar. This my favorite guitar song, if I could ever play this I would be so damn proud. Congratulations man this is amazing

[@garfield4863]

You can play it. It’s not about making it sound like the original, it’s telling your own story

[@timeee2kill]

@@garfield4863 beautifully said

[@hesammojabi9073]

Can you play it now?

[@GtaRipper]

Learn your minor pentatonic, you'll be able to play this.

[@beyondreamtime420]

It’s not hard ! Just need time to practice 😂

[@travisblackburn6570]

This could bring a tear to a man's eye. Amazing cover

[@timlentz9781]

I'm going to fall over dead ❤ if I don't quit binging on everybody playing Maggot Brain ❤ But I'm going to keep doing it anyway I don't know who you are buddy but man you're wicked feeling it!

[@ankur971]

There is so much sadness and THEN there is so much beauty in this piece of music...

[@crazygrl1203]

I can feel it in my bones. Makes me weep when I hear a good version and this one is amazing. When I feel dead this always brings me back. Going to save this one. Thank you! ❤

[@LOIEFilms]

Man i cried

[@itzemr16]

Chills all over .. play Brian!

[@karenjagers2197]

Dude...I dig this with 12 shovels. I love it. Maggot Brain is a brilliant composition.

[@EwrimBilgen]

Gasp* This is my all-time fav solo with Pink Floyd's Comfortably Numb. But this cover is something else, it's beyond the time, I can't even put my emotions into words. Teared me up.

[@Jontzg]

I live funkadelic and Eddie Hazel

[@Jontzg]

Love

[@kzcstudio5883]

Woooow! This guitarist's improvisation of the "Maggot Brain" solo is absolutely mind-blowing. Hands down, the best performance I've ever seen. The emotion, skill, and creativity are just on another level. Truly a master of improvisation!

[@nazmicancalk2415]

I listen to this all the time now

[@joeyzasa7383]

Talk about perfect tone. Hats off to you sir...👍

[@dkalsao7]

Man, don't stop pls. I'd love to listen to u playin

[@BinitaBasnet-nl8nt]

This video is such a vibe seen after 4 yrs and still amazed me ❤ love maggot

[@PriyaHagstrom]

This is my go to track for travel my past and emotions! Thank you 🙏🏾🤩

[@ss_roldan]

One of the best renditions to this classic out here.

[@marcomajeski9112]

Hi I know this is an old video but I just want you to know I revisit this cover weekly, it’s very powerful and I honestly find myself listening to it more than the original. Thank you so much ❤️

[@aabuc]

Holy Shit! Great mix of Hazel and Hampton styles. Best cover I’ve seen. Great job, RESPECT!

[@BinitaBasnet-nl8nt]

Such a classic ❤

[@gweng7060]

Perfect Brian ❤️ It was well worth the wait...

[@heinzerhard9180]

This gave me strongest and deepest feelings, the way you played is not from this world, it opens a whole new level of consciousness...it's truly beautiful.

[@dallonplayboy2035]

literally makes me cry how nice this sounds

[@radxrubyx7275]

i gave up on my electric and picked my acoustic back up, i’ve been reaching for my guitars more often and felt so limited until i watched this, thank you for this, its beautiful im in tears

[@DocModoc]

This is truly exceptional, thanks for sharing.

[@csarms]

A lot of emotion in that song. One of the best covers I've heard.

[@tonyr6564]

Best rendition of Maggot Brain cover i've ever heard!!!!

[@JamesSchrader-i7o]

I get goose bumps every week when I play this. Just getting my fix now,

[@JamesSchrader-i7o]

and another

[@doogmann]

love this take ,one of my all time favs , wicked licks, like dancing between raindrops

[@klattuzdejupiter]

Voagem na sua tocada! Excelente..!

[@klattuzdejupiter]

Margot em alto nível... impecável...

[@OrigamiMouthWash12]

Incredible, so exceptional man. Wow

[@ofircarmi]

Amazingly beautiful!

[@SirOttis]

Damn…..all the feels. Great job making it you own while keeping the essence

[@haidarmostafa2237]

Pure art , stories of pain are being told through this guitar , i can't understand how most people don't get it

[@milkmedia1657]

Great tribute to the greatest guitar solo

[@jrbaltmd57]

Love your style and class Brian. Always have. 🏁🎸🧵

[@klattuzdejupiter]

Esse é O cara! (Pram mim no momento). 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@elohim-kt9cj]

Awesome...amazing sound, thank you for sharing Maggot Brain

[@netalieloewinger683]

i didnt quite like the beginning but when you hit that high note i was all chiils and goosebumps . you're good.

[@nikospapachristidis5730]

Amazing man 👌👏👏beautiful song

[@dmonsta609]

Just saw him perform at my job last night, he sounds just as good in person😊

[@bencasey3150]

You made that sing sir like holy moly you made that guitar sing. Wow

[@brandonseth6460]

I know the passion of this song is showing on your face. This cover is amazing.

[@geraldjohnson7937]

Sounds good. I think Eddie would approve!

[@Unknown-zq3ry]

formidable!

[@floydrock2464]

Excellent Band and trubute!

[@3632grenada]

Medicating🌲 and then listening to this is an out of body experience. Thank you for this.

[@elvispresley5363]

5:50 Just wonderful

[@shaunlastname391]

This is beautiful, can't even be jealous

[@abigailm8361]

Phenomenal.

[@liquidbass5189]

Oh, man, you are a god!

[@leethomasbennett2805]

Really appreciate you posting this!

[@michaelhaile6371]

As an old head, this takes me back! This is one of the best covers I have heard. Well done, the emotion was on point!

[@TheTopD]

BRAIN. YOU HIT THE FUCKING SPOT MY GUY. YOU ABSOLUTE GENIUS ❤❤❤❤

[@Newfoundlifetoday]

Fantastic cover! Spot on!

[@na0b967]

My man can SHRED!!!

[@moodybuddha]

I don't know anything about Guitar but it seems like Maggot Brain is one of the hardest tracks to cover.

[@michaelm4464]

The FEEL is extremely hard to replicate. The solo itself is not exactly technical by any means. All E pentatonic.

[@i.r.433]

@@michaelm4464 you just have to let go, no matter your skill level if you just let your emotions do the playing it will come out amazing

[@michaelm4464]

@@i.r.433 I agree. I have a cover on my channel if you'd like to check it out and give me some constructive feedback. It's nowhere near as good as this but it was my first take and I feel relatively pleased with it.

[@rustypugh123]

Dude that tone is sick.

[@MetalHeadRed954]

Man I wanna play just like you!! I must have these notes!! 😳😳😳😳

[@clockent]

Transcribe it then bro haha

[@michaeldonahoe2918]

A lot of good covers out there. This one is awesome,.

[@lukegibson2086]

listening to somebody play maggotbrain lends small peak into the players mind. amazing.

[@supertech20002]

Meditative song the way he plays it! Gary and Eddie would be proud!

[@julianmohammer1938]

Amazing!! You catched Eddie + added your own touch ... great, great job!! 🔥🎸

[@jimmytalley701]

Absolutely knocked it out of the park a12 on a 1 10 scale

[@johnfloy]

Them some tasty chops my man! Made me have to sit down and play this myself. Very nice work sir.

[@rubenlopez5735]

Officially my favorite guitarist. A pink floyd/Gilmour cover would be sickk!

[@Silveralchemy]

I requested this on IG! Absolutely stellar dude. You play this so much better than I can 🤣🤣🤣👌🏻

[@r.p.vanloon6403]

Not in love with that take??? That was absolutely great!!!! It was played exactly the way it is supposed to be played. I wonder how you sound if you are happy with a take.

[@radisb]

What an awesome cover! Gave me goosebumps...this masterpiece helps me so much and your version is just as magical. ✨

[@jingtao36]

He is no Eddie Hazel, but the playing is full of emotion and good improvisation too. Great Job !!

[@longboardcarbon]

I heard this back ‘74, and this is beautifully deeper, wonderfully emotional, thank you

[@adrianngamino8923]

Absolutely Beautiful Man.

[@lornestrickland775]

Hell I'm trying to get to where you are! Love it!

[@macauley70]

Superb Brian. Very difficult song. Great vibrato and bendings !!

[@13gange13]

great work

[@Jesus_Strong]

Wow! This is a excellent cover, this is awesome

[@filipebastos7141]

My God that´s crazy, this is like going around the world in 13 minutes and 47 seconds. I have to learn to play this

[@jedioutlaw]

Love love love!!!!!!!!

[@Jcpermar]

Que maravilla!! Que emocionante Sin palabras...

[@okayderickokaysquad2658]

My heart was beating with you @ 8:18

[@jeremiasmarcolini9346]

I really like your strat, mine is very similar in colours, but the fretboard is maple