Martin Miller & Mark Lettieri - Purple Rain (Prince Cover) - Live in Studio

[@MartinMillerGuitar]

We finally covered our most requested song and it was a massive pleasure to have one of our favourite musicians join us on it - the amazing Mark Lettieri from Snarky Puppy. If you want to support this independent project please support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/MartinMillerGuitar ✨My tone presets: martinmiller.lnk.to/gumroad 🎼 Listen on Spotify, Apple Music, etc: ffm.to/ultimate80smedley

[@levimcglinchey5843]

There's no way this was your most requested! Pull the other one

[@thefamilyfun2023]

I'm speechless 👏👏👏👏

[@mauriciocardenas7700]

Muchas gracias por el excelente trabajo. Desde Chile.

[@artriveros7659]

Art here from Los Angles. I’ve become a fan of you gentlemen Martin. My favorite is your Toto medley, since I myself have a tribute to Toto here in LA.

[@TheBbtlegit]

Real nice.

[@tysiudamasceno]

Everybody on this band is out of this world, but the drummer is insane! Unbelievable!

[@manub6215]

I agree. Felix is a legend

[@hectorsanaifric343]

He has a pocket deeper then a stitched up trouser leg, absolutely sublime

[@freemeddiver1398]

Cause he is a lefted hand 😂

[@IronApocalypse]

though lead guitarists are jamming insane ! They are awesome

[@moof63]

@@freemeddiver1398 lefty power 🤚🏼

[@guitarfreak585]

Why is no one talking about the singer?! Killer voice, great phrasing, really great take on a song most people really don't do that well. Everything else was great too, just thought this should be said.

[@evetssorc]

codyMBB Absolutely agree. Benni Jud full marks for a great performance.

[@billycarter4832]

Benni is a killer singer and one smokin bass player..I've been following Martin and the boys for years...World Class talent always fills that room.

[@benjudbass]

Thanks for the love guys! 🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@edbauer8790]

Killler beautiful vocals....seemed so natural and strong to me 👍

[@Cuchulaynn]

He has a good voice, and should fight the habit of engaging lines from low voice. It would be even better! Just think, after your breath, that your voice comes from over and land on the note.

[@keef4937]

The Martin Miller band is a great example of why, as a musician, you should learn as many songs in as many styles as possible. Never ever stop learning. FANTASTIC band.

[@gabrielagapito6915]

​@@frankhealy9355 your commentary is perfect

[@TjenkinsandAige]

The vocalist is excellent in that he knows the strengths and limits of his voice. He doesn't over reach, but stays where he is strong. That is a great skill that applies to many disciplines. Nice.

[@benjudbass]

TjenkinsandAige thank you so much for this comment!

[@mendocaron]

A good exemple of a incredible musician! He always play for the songs! Total control of the instrument too! Congrats from Canada my friends!

[@abduljabbaralhayyan7791]

Hear hear

[@4everfree]

I have to agree. Overall, this was very well done. Prince would be smiling. RIP.

[@neilbarton5235]

Can I just add that the falsetto at the end was awesome

[@icevelvetzen]

No one’s talking about how beautiful this studio space is... there’s hardwood floors, a cool enormous bookshelf and live plants... nice

[@deadmau54ware87]

Right!!

[@synthiasteven]

Yes !

[@BackingTracksByTim]

So beautiful!

[@nusstu]

Love the wooden ceilings too, get a good shot of it here. @2:28 Very beautifully done to achieve good sound absorption.

[@umutkocaata9711]

And turkish carpet 😂😂 hello from turkey 🤩

[@zaffarali939]

Mark Lettieri's tone is out of this world!!!!!

[@enricovarraflythegroove]

Absolutely and his playing also

[@RabihSaadguitars]

The tone on that white Fender Strat is incredible..

[@jerryriggan]

Surf green

[@MrRaiden182]

that ain't no fender mate

[@vishwjeetgeorge5176]

Grosh guitars

[@christopherbaione5963]

Green Grosh

[@ElCuarto]

@@MrRaiden182 daltonic too

[@marshallx1162]

Mark Lettieri 's tone is Amazing

[@guitartherapy7208]

Marshall X As always

[@mickelito2125]

Agree

[@SvenBlumer]

Ditto. What's he playing through after the board?

[@AnonymUserX]

Sven Blumer Supro !

[@TheShrimpMan]

@@SvenBlumer more than likely his Supro Statesman

[@drewc.4333]

That was beautiful. I am sure that Prince is looking down from the heavens with a big old smile on his face.

[@mrmanontherock]

You think so?

[@boriskogan666]

don't bet on it.

[@stevewebertampainvestments2097]

killer bass and vocals. Mark's solo was outstanding. Just impeccable phrasing, impeccable tone. Perfection

[@richmoniz5305]

Perfect example of 2 guys that can fly around the guitar neck but realize that sometimes less is more as long as it is done with soul and passion. Great job! Props to the entire band....

[@ecortesdelaf]

This cover of 'Purple Rain' not only honors Prince's masterpiece, but reinvents it with heartbreaking intensity. Each note is charged with pure emotion, as if the performer were living every word. It is a version that captures you from the first chord and envelops you in a storm of feelings, reminding us why this song is timeless. Congratulations to the whole band

[@georgekelly9797]

Martin, all the hours of late night practice, voice lessons, trying to figure out were the money was going to come from to put together studio time etc. has all payed off. I hope you know how appreciated you and the band, guest, and crew in the background have people who know the quality of music you are putting out. Thank you from one of the many who look forward to the next Video or lesson..The very best, George

[@MartinMillerGuitar]

Thank you so much, sir!

[@FT-64]

This is how a cover should be done. It respects the original intent of the song, while letting the style and talents of the individual performers shine through. There's not a weak link in this group - and I especially like the B3 filling out the soundscape. Please give us more!

[@boriskogan666]

the entrance to mark's solo, those screaming double-stops are magical. they boil my blood every time i hear them.

[@WeaponXMusic94]

Martin Miller and Mark Lettieri are my favorite guitarists, they have different styles

[@hamzaabdullah1042]

Luis Abdón is much worse

[@djranddy]

Mine too

[@tfaFreedom]

📁Local Disk (C:) └📁Program Files (x86) ⠀└📁Music └📁Martin Miller └⚠️WARNING! This Music may cause eargasms.

[@igoropulas]

who tf stores music in program files?

[@mickdan19]

@@igoropulas hahaha.. It's true, maybe the music is a malicious program.

[@lordsiomai]

@@mickdan19 well it was eargasmic, so that might made sense

[@glennevangelista]

how the hell did you do that?

[@dennispark2252]

@@glennevangelista copy+paste, modify.

[@alvaroblanco2314]

Music is the best thing to ever exist. Period.

[@radhikaramkhalawan5067]

You are a very brilliant person to make that comment...You ARE SPECIAL.

[@forku5749]

I just love love love love love love the drummer in this band.As a drummer myself his groove and timing are something to be behold.As for the rest of the band they're just off the planet,masters in there own right.Keep blowing us away

[@EMPTYCUP111]

Marks opening bend at his solo at 3:50 was so good he had to take a knee! Ugh so good!

[@chtulu64]

real music with real musicians and the drummer is just fantastic ,what a feeling in is game.

[@TheMatejus]

3:50, Mr. Mark Lettieri, best fucking solo, for my taste, that I have ever heard in the total history of time. Delivered so correctly, with that tone, those notes...OMG my soul has melted down🔥🔥love it ❤❤

[@ricardomeira5561]

Fucking Brilliant solo ❤️❤️

[@RapshaD08123K]

They could show this solo's TAB. Just brilliant

[@TheVaryox]

Yes, fuckin brilliant. That screeching pre-bend pinch harmonic kills me everytime, even after the 100th listen. So intense, rarely used and excellently placed.

[@benesch27]

As soon as he starts scratching into the solo whilst the band stops briefly promises everything! 🙌🏼

[@BackingMuzik]

he plays this solo with the Prince's soul

[@westheguitarist8546]

the epitome of music in one video. the drummer is insanely accurate. Martin miller you are my HERO

[@aakashmondal789]

Purple rain melody is one of the best of all time.What eargams! Especially Mark's solo brought tears to my eyes

[@attacksession]

Same feeling for me. Can't describe this very first note, he was physically incarnated it ! Genius !

[@mugrad1988]

Best rock ballad EVER written. Great performance guys!!!

[@jeffreyyeh9589]

First Andy Timmons, then Paul Gilbert, now Mark Lettieri. Great selection of guests. ❤

[@TimMer1981]

Don't forget Josh Smith.

[@cemsarioglu5947]

Josh Smith too.

[@jeffreyyeh9589]

True! How could I forget Josh Smith? Love him as well, saw him in concert recently. My bad 😅

[@MartinMillerGuitar]

TimMer1981 ... or Tom Quayle! Man, if you guys knew who I’m currently talking to...

[@PGGMusic]

@@MartinMillerGuitar I will wait in excitement.This one was amazing. Although I'm not really a fan of Prince, I really enjoyed this rendition.

[@marksalyersmusic]

Mark’s guitar solo is so tastefully done. Martin is the ultimate shredder! Goals!

[@sergiodemichele6295]

The voice of the bass player is outstanding

[@vhotton]

Not for John Mayer song.

[@frankie5085]

No. Very bad.

[@LUckybones25]

Marks solo was so full of emotion. What a great cover! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@sandrobittencourt7170]

Prince would be proud! Congratulations from Brazil!!!

[@brunoaraya9137]

Mark Lettieri----> Excellent Performance, amazing guitar solo

[@rpf23543]

It's so beautiful....I loooove these videos of the Martin Miller Band and their guests. It's pure pleasure to see how they master their instruments.....

[@matthydephotography9742]

Bass player is one of the best country singers around ... while not singing a country song. Unbelievable cover!

[@steviesynapse]

Always a total pleasure to listen to and watch such a phenomenal group of musicians. Mark Lettieri’s contribution here is sublime, a masterclass in note choice, note articulation, technique and feel. Fantastic!

[@AfterAugustine]

Mark is so f’n incredible , he is the real deal, genuine Rock star, everyone in the world should know his name, and know his playing, I can only Hope I can play with that much skill, feeling, and conviction one day .

[@criddlegakes2650]

The best part about this cover is how much Mark makes love to his guitar, like anyone covering a Prince song should.

[@guitar.j9963]

This two man's collab is too early to be in this world...

[@frankie5085]

Learn english!

[@rztricky]

You never get a band, until you see something like this. And if you were already familiar or inclined to that band, that collective artistry, this is different. You know a unit, a stronghold, a force of vision when you receive small moments where they show raw emotion. It’s so rare to see a human being emotive without the cloud of self awareness. And when that self awareness switch is clicked off, every human is beautiful. Portnoy’s strength to show up. And Pet’s not choreographed but emotionally demanded actions are so pure. The proof is in Pet’s impeccable leads. His intuit was strangling not only confidence, but the ego that blows confidence up. His spirit was in control the whole time. Take this for notice players, mind not mind does not mean meditation. It means other pathways opening and demanding the bandwidth. Let’s get to know soul, before we try to paint it 2D. When it’s real it comes out of us like a wave in 3D. This performance of Petrucci and Portnoy. 3D raw loss.

[@Silverfisken1337]

Everyone brought their A-game! Absolutely fantastic work from everyone but Mark Lettieri has got to have one of the best senses of melody and "pocket" in the game. What a player!

[@SuperBillie1]

Martin outstanding as always. Wonderful solo part. And the band of course great. But i never heard a strat solo with this phrasing and how Mr Lettieri build the complete solo ...i really had tears in my eyes and all the hairs on my arms stand up to heaven. What a magical musician. Thank you, thank you to the whole band and of course the marvelous vocal performance. Magic!

[@claudiomurat1186]

The harmonic that Mark uses on 4:08 / 4:10 is so fucking killer that every time that I think about this cover, I remember this part of the solo.

[@999TheDaddy]

Miller is a great player but his solo was a touch anticlimactic after Mark’s emotive killer solo

[@smokinmoose2]

I’ve been watching this in my studio for a while but just tonight I listened on headphones. I was blown away before but through headphones I thought my head would explode! I’ve loaded the audio into ProTools and going forward will use it as a reference track. Although I mostly do acoustic sessions, every once and a while I get a rock band in here. Usually the guitarist is a shredder. With this track as a reference I can point out that you can play melodically while still shredding. And I love me some melodic playing! This track has it all. The musicianship is great, the vocals are great, the production (EQ, mixing etc.) is phenomenal…it all goes together seamlessly. One thing I especially liked was at the five minute mark, when the guitarists change solos, there is just enough separation in the mix that you can hear the handoff. I also love the buildup..,.the dynamics. On headphones I can hear subtleties that I miss on my JBL 4311s (I know, they’re old, but they still sound fantastic). But the mix sounds great on both the monitors and the cans. I can’t wait for the next rock group to come in here so I can show them how it can, and should, be done. I’d love to hear this in surround. I’d also love to hear it without the KZbin processing. Kudos to all involved.

[@MartinMillerGuitar]

Thank you so much. I’ve worked hard in this mix building it from zero with no template and I’m glad some people appreciate it :)

[@shubniggurath6464]

Martin Miller makes my mind magnify maximally

[@prazakgrg3]

never meant to cause you any sorrow I never meant to cause you any pain I only wanted to one time to see you laughing I only wanted to see you Laughing in the purple rain Purple rain, purple rain Purple rain, purple rain Purple rain, purple rain I only wanted to see you Bathing in the purple rain I never wanted to be your weekend lover I only wanted to be some kind of friend Baby, I could never steal you from another It's such a shame our friendship had to end Purple rain, purple rain Purple rain, purple rain Purple rain, purple rain I only wanted to see you Underneath the purple rain Honey, I know, I know I know times are changing It's time we all reach out For something new, that means you too You say you want a leader But you can't seem to make up your mind I think you better close it And let me guide you to the purple rain Purple rain, purple rain Purple rain, purple rain If you know what I'm singing about up here C'mon, raise your hand Purple rain, purple rain I only want to see you Only want to see you In the purple rain

[@andrecheongavocadojudo2114]

I'm a simple man, I see Martin Miller, I hit like

[@ernie12man]

Simple maybe, smart with excellent musical appreciation? Absolutely, he's outstanding.

[@davidhinson5467]

Agreed

[@mcmaros]

@@ernie12man It's a referrence to "I'm a simple man, I see boobs, I press like".

[@Profanotv]

you guys are all gods of your instruments and i never get tired of those videos. once again, this drummer is just one of the best ive ever heard

[@joshuabernatovitch8939]

That drum kit is perfectly tuned and final master is PERFECT!!! So nice to hear for a change!

[@DanielKatt]

Next guest Guthrie Govan ? Would be an amazing collab.

[@reymondagpaoa6570]

Daniel K. Up

[@richardmg9903]

YEEEES!!!

[@L_Quin]

Yassss please

[@CalissondAixSauceGuthrieGovan]

yes PLEASE !!!!!!

[@octopusgaskhart]

AGREEEEE

[@TheMilesswint]

My god that pinch harmonic by Mark at 4:09-4:10 is so nasty! Nobody can even get close to how he mastered that! Such an incredible group of musicians! 🔥🤘🏼

[@TrippyTheShroom]

His whole solo is fantastic. I had never really listened to alot of his work until I saw him playing on this channel but man, that guy has some chops.

[@fundymentalism]

Dude! Did not expect to get goosebumps but here we are.. great job

[@kamentsev]

Thank you, Martin, for all these outstanding covers with all your amazing guests. Brilliant bright minded professional band, a unique one in our days, when everyone is skilled and open. Benni is something special here...what a voice and tone, differ from one cover to another, just great!

[@neiljervisss100]

The changes between the two lead guitars are perfect. I thought The Classic Rock Show was the only place I could see this level of accomplishment superb , thank you.

[@dianalu7097]

Me disculpo, no tengo las palabras necesarias para describir esto. Es mucho más que magnífico, increíble, asombroso y artístico. Sentí, por un momento, que trajeron a Prince a la vida, de nuevo. Muchas gracias.

[@DvlFIG]

Realmente fue una rendición espectacular!

[@alejandrosanmiguelmartinez8244]

People are not ready to apreciate this kind of quality yet.

[@CaptainKirk-en5sh]

Man singing was insane and Felix as always killing the drums

[@marketingchronicles]

This is probably one of the best songs ever written. I've listened to so many covers of it, yet to discover a bad one. Great job by this group.

[@MrsZingy89]

Guys... what a cover, made me cry, but not about the song, but about you, as a group as very old friends.. thank you ❤

[@frankie5085]

Bad singing, and he doesnt know the lyrics. Very bad and sad...

[@maxadams9368]

Everything sounds so goooood. Omg the bass is perfect and the guitar tones are immaculate. The organ sits perfectly in the mix and fuck do the drums sound so good. Amazing work sound guys!

[@deepdiver90]

Schönheit der Gitarre und dieses geniale Spiel bilden die perfekte Symbiose.

[@CarnorJast1138]

Once again, Benni kicks ass on this song, both vocals and on the bass. Just an amazing talent.....hell, the whole band has so much talent! Fantastic sound and as always, great cover!

[@robmorgan8369]

Bass player always has a smile - drummer is awesome - you guys really are superb. Keep coming back to this one - the solos are insane. Keep it going!!

[@alan380]

Lighter is being held firmly up in the air. Awesome homage to the Purple Prince of Rock.

[@szabiakanich]

Outstanding. Especially the singer. I really didn't see it coming. Of course the rest of the band is top drawer as well. Well done.

[@nethminnn]

Honestly this cover is better than most original music on radio these days

[@MsCookie012]

Agreed

[@harrisshibambo7550]

This what I call music, keep on guys

[@luirive]

Killer vocals! What a great performance, gentlemen! Edit: Been playing this for three days in a row since I first listened to it. It's fantastic. 👌🏻

[@amersfoortsefotograa]

Benni is killing it on the vocals this time! Great stuff!

[@rekamihalykovi8992]

Everyone is awesome, but to tell the truth the voice of the singer in this song is just fantastic and perfect. It makes him my favourite. :)

[@COSMICSLOPX]

One of the few covers that catches the spirit of the original.

[@crimay69]

I never meant to cause you any sorrow I never meant to cause you any pain I only wanted to one time to see you laughing I only wanted to see you Laughing in the purple rain Purple rain, purple rain Purple rain, purple rain Purple rain, purple rain I only wanted to see you Bathing in the purple rain I never wanted to be your weekend lover I only wanted to be some kind of friend (hey) Baby, I could never steal you from another It's such a shame our friendship had to end Purple rain, purple rain Purple rain, purple rain Purple rain, purple rain I only wanted to see you Underneath the purple rain Honey, I know, I know I know times are changing It's time we all reach out For something new, that means you too You say you want a leader But you can't seem to make up your mind I think you better close it And let me guide you to the purple rain Purple rain, purple rain Purple rain, purple rain If you know what I'm singing about up here C'mon, raise your hand Purple rain, purple rain I only want to see you Only want to see you In the purple rain

[@ashtonarendse3843]

The transition from solo flawlessly into melodic line at 06:06 🤯🤯🤯👏👌

[@anonymouswombat8538]

Jesus christ. How he lands that first melody note with that beautifully wide but controlled vibrato. Pure connection, right hand articulation, and sense of timing. Speachless

[@jakawahyudi917]

Selamat datang kembali ke kampung halaman mike,, band yg memotivasi saya utk hampir 20 tahun ini. Luar biasa,,,

[@basilio182]

Now imagine having this killer band plays on your birthday or wedding 😍😍

[@MsCookie012]

Oh yes.

[@RiesterMeister]

Benni totally owns this song. Mach weiter so!

[@Gallosss]

When there are more cameraman than musicians... still a hell of a cover. Great job, as always!!

[@Merlijn0801]

What a stellar performance. And if you ever wanted a shootout between a Strat and an AZ, well, this is it. They both sound amazing.

[@pleasepermitmetospeakohgre1504]

Martin's is an *Ibanez* isn't it?

[@Merlijn0801]

@@pleasepermitmetospeakohgre1504 Yes.

[@philklein3628]

Still wondering about 696 people who diskliked this?! Which expectations do you have to perfection? Prince is dead, but they keep the music alive in it's best quality and perfection musicians can possibly be able to give... So much love to you guys! @FelixLehrmann - was du machst ist einfach unfassbar gut. Thx for this!

[@bimoadjiprasetyo5166]

The guitar solo part just too perfect to hear. damnnnn

[@anamendonca9949]

OMG! I have chills all over my body.... what an spectacular rendition!!! Thank you guys!

[@yapangnrongsen5864]

'purple rain' the greatest song ever. You guys nailed it

[@devonsalinas7567]

Absolutely phenomenal performance, not only from Mark Lettieri, but from the MM session band themselves. Thank you!

[@edster612]

That was really moving. The guitars had different feels but both were just as emotional. Great job...wow hit me right in the gut listening to it, which shows me the soul in everyone's playing. Oh and shout out to that drummer, low key greatness there.

[@movingtodefcon2]

edster612 couldn’t agree more with all those points. I feel a lot of effort, respect and love for the song went into the guitar and drum performances. Purple rain and shine on you crazy diamond for me the only songs that are almost ethereal when performed well but rarely can anyone get close to the original. This collaboration have nailed both

[@edster612]

@@movingtodefcon2 I was actually prepared to "not" like this cover. After hearing so many covers that fell so short. But Martin Miller & company treat their covers with class, and add their own touch.

[@codyhill1613]

What a tribute. The musicianship and interpretation was unique and paramount to each member.

[@SergioSnakeGuitar]

Damn, that dude really sings!!

[@JarrefanErPenombra]

That voice is BEAUTIFUL.

[@arzzamgameranglerz]

The most perfect prince cover ever, been listenin to this cover for 1000x already...

[@joedamore7653]

Martin you have assembled an amazing ensemble and your guests are all my favorites (not that it matters lol). Everything you do is done with passion, creativity, soul and flawless technique. My daughter and I loved your Floyd medley. She's 20 and absolutely loves everything Floyd. She stole all my vinyl and plays 70s stuff constantly. Thanks Martin and the rest of the band. Killer vox by Benni btw. Always jealous of those who have multiple talents. Cheers!

[@MartinMillerGuitar]

It’s an honor, thank you!

[@TheMaurycy25]

I have listened to this performance already a dozen of times and it is spotless, what a production wow, all the colors and thier shades in the perfect order, bravo!!!

[@baileybeaulieu4187]

I've had this on repeat for about a week now.......... One of the greatest covers I've ever heard on this platform. Ear Euphoria

[@DisjointedConversations]

Seriously, who gave this a thumbs down?!?! Great job on the vocals

[@rickbullock4331]

I just recently found you guys and I’m truly impressed with the talent in that room. The guitar playing is fantastic to me and so are all of the musicians. I love listening to the music guys make, it’s amazing.👍👍🇨🇦

[@jamesriameigmp]

The best cover - the soulful guitar playing absolute genius. Playing the bass and singing perfectly - rare

[@nybakg]

I love Benni's voice! Also your solos, Martin! Your phrasings, your tone and all little nuances give me a Steve Lukather vibe! This is quickly becoming one of my favorite youtube channels!

[@mrssmith6400]

This guy is so talented, brilliant bass player and top vocalist amazing

[@showmanpete2805]

this is some serious talent, one of the best ever versions of purple rain i've ever heard

[@martingiavedoni8837]

Es una versión espectacular, tocada con una calidad sorprendente, felicitaciones.

[@flynnrider4080]

would love to see mateus asato doing collab with u guys

[@marendur]

Uuuuuuppp!!!!!

[@aldy5459]

UP 🔥

[@alpcanalper4076]

+++++++++ definitely would be great

[@davidtemple5934]

Probably , if not the , best Prince cover of this song ever . Well done to all you guys and lady . Love from the U.K .

[@brickladen]

Warning: This solo leads to insane multiple chills!

[@merrittk2661]

...I never knew Daniel Ricciardo could sing that good holy cow 0_o

[@FT-64]

Benni Judd does look like Ricciardo's lost twin, doesn't he?

[@mollyloyer9210]

Looooool.. I wish he could see this !

[@nehuengonzalez3638]

And he can play as smooth as he drives

[@harryhadfield3079]

Omfg 😭

[@michael970324]

DUDE! cant unsee it now fck