Mike Dawes - All Along the Watchtower (Official Music Video)

[@mikedawesofficial]

⬇USA HEADLINE Tour this August + Galactic Acid CD & Vinyl: www.mikedawes.com 08/16 - Phoenix 08/17 - Las Vegas 08/18 - Albuquerque 08/19 - Santa Fe 08/21 - San Antonio 08/22 - Tomball 08/23 - Austin 08/25 - Birmingham 08/27 - Decatur 08/28 - Nashville

[@gbulmer]

I apologise if I cause any offence. That isn't my intention. Is the audio *a single unedited take?* If it is, maybe make the description clearer. "All parts played simultaneously on one acoustic guitar" seems to leave ambiguity. The video looks like 4 takes plus drone. I assume the audio was recorded in a studio, and the video is mimed. No disrespect meant, but this feels a bit 'over staged', like some 'Marcin' videos. Otherwise - BRILLIANT! 👏 Best Wishes. ☮

[@hilla42]

Yes, it is. The audio is from the CD. Played on one guitar means, that there are not two guitars in the audio and the drums are not recorded seperatally. He plays it live with no playback. Hope it helps. Cheers Lars.

[@jkoerner7940]

Just pre-ordered your vinyl. Your a legend brother

[@userrobinmp]

Stellar❤

[@ArriEllieJelly]

vinyl ordered💕

[@bookon999]

I was lucky enough to see Hedges play this twice live. I like that this is close enough to be an homage but different enough to be something new.

[@mikedawesofficial]

Extremely jealous. I'm glad you like the homage

[@sil.lum.quan.]

I also thought of Hedges and to me no one else has played it as inspiringly until now.

[@Adayinthelife666]

I saw both guitarrists: Michael Hedges in the eighties and Mike last year live in Germany. Michael played as support of Suzanne Vega! He was phantastic and I think Mike is right the same in his own way of playing acoustic music, a gifted musician!

[@jim4588]

I was also lucky enough to see Hedges twice in Baltimore. The last time was within a few weeks of his passing. RIP. I'm enjoying @mikedawesofficial's Truefire content and hoping to see him next time he's through these parts.

[@KirbyMoyers]

Me too! Exactly right description.

[@marloc2019]

Strong Micheal Hedges vibes... And I'm writing this with all due respect and admiration. Simply stunning.

[@aerojef]

I heard Michael straight away - amazing, I still have this Michael Hedges CD. Such memories with the slaps and harmonics - beautiful!

[@jefffuhr2393]

Brilliant artist and entertainer. Physically, I've never seen anyone with hands the size of Michael Jordan AND with 7 joints per finger--or so it seems. Cannot imagine the amount of talent and pure hard work it takes to pull off half of what Mr. Dawes does.

[@dw8582]

As a videographer and musician, I can see how much hard work and dedication went into making this. Absolutely stunning! Thank you!

[@ddelacruz]

Yeah, man. It's a beautiful setting but looks cold as hell. I'm out. 🤣👍🏼

[@vladimircookline]

@@ddelacruz 😆

[@philsturgill3435]

Before arthritis ruined my hands I played guitar in college in the coffee house. I played because it made my spirit feel lighter. Now, I listen to the likes of you half a century later, and I feel like I did in college. Thank you ❤

[@MariaRosaCerioli]

Io mi sento libera perche' si sente la liberta' nel suono😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊

[@philsturgill3435]

@@MariaRosaCerioli❤

[@davidcosenza5111]

You know how good a video is by how many times you re-watch it in a row and im already on #5... still not getting old yet...This rocks!

[@mikedawesofficial]

Thank you ❤

[@user-du7pe6pm7d]

huh --- I will be listening to this for decades ---- if not until i hit the dirt--- since i was around when the first version hit the streets ! ! * -- Oorah ---- JAFO

[@biratdatta]

Once in a lifetime video . The acoustic guitar video of the year

[@MattD86]

Interesting. I’m a massive fan of the song and of Mike and yet I found it a bit underwhelming

[@janwedek]

1:05 that moment when the kick drum comes in is truly *chef’s kiss* ❤

[@mikedawesofficial]

Love a good kick drop. It’s the Bristol heritage 🇬🇧

[@adamlaw5002]

Going through some absolute shite at the moment with a divorce and this is helping me a lot. Amazing stuff. Thank you Mike and Jimmy.

[@GeoffreyBerryGeoff]

So sorry that you are going through divorce. Heartbreak and hurt. God hates divorce. But he can help you through it, and heal you.

[@adamlaw5002]

@@GeoffreyBerryGeoff thanks Geoff. These words help a lot, it still hurts but the music and kindness goes a long way. ❤️

[@Mr.Goldbar]

The best homage one can make to the late great Michael Hedges!

[@TheOligoclonalBand]

This is a perfect interpretation of Michael Hedges version (which I love)

[@SPRoberts0407]

I was too young to be able to follow Michael Hedge's career but I can be content knowing that his amazing legacy has never died... and his spirit lives on

[@lalarazafimahefa2783]

We can see and hear here how much music is passion and rhythm 🎸🎼🎵🎶💓💓💓. And the locations of the filming 🇮🇸 are sublime. Thank you for sharing this 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻!!!

[@jacobryansr]

Brought a tear to my eye. Incredible music, connecting to the deepest seat of one’s soul. Thank you for your wonderful creation and inspiring us fellow musicians 🙏

[@mikedawesofficial]

Wow, thank you!

[@brutalbeetroot3850]

I have been waiting since the Rick Beato interview for an official recording of this! Thank you so much Mike!

[@mikedawesofficial]

Man, the response from that video is why I recorded this! Thank you

[@brutalbeetroot3850]

@mikedawesofficial I was one of the comments requesting an official recording haha! Thanks again, you absolute legend!

[@VeritasAlienari]

Consistently showing Dawes is the pinnacle of acoustic guitar artistry.

[@David.C.Velasquez]

Mike Dawes is a terrific player! check out kent nishimura, his talent at arraignment may be unmatched.

[@dspannplayspiano]

Marcin

[@lup1up]

I'm not putting this man down - I wish I could play like him. But if you want want someone who could be classified as "pinnacle of acoustic guitar artistry", I think Marcin is up in the stratosphere while us mortals are standing on the crust. If you haven't already, you need to see some Marcin - even if modern-classical isn't your jam I'm sure you'd appreciate his prodigal talents.

[@mariuszwaciak6244]

​@@lup1up Marcin is the best.

[@ScootsMcPoot]

hes definetly up there. Tommy emmanuel, dawes, billy strings, estes tone, soren madsen, harry sacksioni, all Just unbelievable players.

[@JayViperz]

Been wating for this since you did the little showcase on Rick's channel. IM IN LOVE YOU KILLED IT MIKE.

[@mattburley3189]

That’s why it seemed familiar somehow!! Thank you. I was wracking my brain trying to remember. I knew no one else would done it. Relief. Thank you.

[@jukeoncampus]

Bro same! So hyped for thos

[@StridentWright]

He’s more than a guitarist! He’s a guitARTIST!!

[@hilla42]

...nice ❤!

[@DJCornelis]

he makes me feel guiTARDED

[@user-pd7il3xz5j]

​@@hilla42that's exactly what I was thinking.

[@hilla42]

Michael would have loved it ❤, cheers, Lars

[@m1ss1ngxn0]

Every notification from your channel is an instant click. Giving us the opportunity to connect with whats alive in you is absolutely divine Mike, keep em comin!

[@AlexandrMisko]

Good memories of our Bristol world tour hangs! Love the vid and the song, the album is gonna be a real banger 👑

[@mikedawesofficial]

Cheers mate. This was cold to film. Almost Russia cold.

[@aka.Mr.French]

@@mikedawesofficial Russia on Ice? Wait... wrong artist reference... my bad.

[@rickrickard2788]

What an azz-kick'n way to wake up & start our Friday morning! Awesome, unique arrangement- and we even have the Watchtower Sentinels standing guard in the surf.

[@garyphillips725]

I saw the great Michael Hedges 3 times in concert. It's not a competition. It's all beautiful. Go Mike.

[@mikedawesofficial]

Thanks man

[@garyphillips725]

@@mikedawesofficial Just realized that could sound different from what I meant which is that... music is not a competition.😁 You and Hedges and Tibbets and Kaki are all in my playlist! Cheers!

[@debbie4525]

you are a magickal being thank u

[@ЯрославХижняк]

Dude! It's awesome. I felt that vibe all over my body!🤘

[@gilmerpuckett5727]

That's a true musician man one who makes their own style

[@farflownfalcon1076]

That's a very quiet waterfall

[@mikedawesofficial]

I’ll upload the live audio sometime. Sounds like SSSHGFGFHGSSSDGFGGHSSSS

[@farflownfalcon1076]

@@mikedawesofficial the asmr version!

[@user-pd7il3xz5j]

The waterfall had such awesome respect for this piece that it turned its own volume way down!

[@mikebodulowmusic]

This was my initial thought too hahah.

[@ddelacruz]

🤣🤣🤣 I was thinking the same thing

[@MindsEyeMuseGuitar]

Most beautiful version of this song I've ever heard, by anyone

[@mikedawesofficial]

😮❤

[@hilla42]

...agree ❤...

[@AlchemyMelbourne]

lovely rich playing with a beautiful percussive element and excellent left hand control delivering nice, tasteful, juicy tones.

[@DavidRyan-li6fg]

Great Rendition From Mike,, I Reckon Michael Hedges is Smiling Down On This., Could You Imagine What it Would Been Like To See Them Play Together In Concert.

[@haanirnowilaty6423]

Michael Hedges (RiP), look at what your trailblazing has brought forth...I literally burst into tears. The incomparable Mike Daws' monumental solo instrumental rendition of the most darkly dangerous, frieghtning, poignant, and eternally true 12 lines of Rock 'N Roll poetry. As true today as when Dylan adapted them, then Hendix magically wailed them all those years ago; delivered with today"s fresh ugency, within a sublime harmonic sensibility, as only Mike Daws can. This, is as good as it gets folks; Truly. Bravo! Cheers y'all 🍻

[@hilla42]

Three cords and the truth ❤.

[@jeffkercheval4010]

WOW! And yes......I feel the Michael Hedges vibes, too! Thanks Mike Dawes!

[@mattburley3189]

This must have been a heck of a challenge. Amazing. And 6 minutes off the press. Best journey home from work in a long time.

[@mikedawesofficial]

Lovely! Yes my hands were so numb by the end of this, and the poor guitar was soaked! I'll post some BTS soon

[@davecomeau4690]

Great tribute to Hedges. Forgot how well he rocks that song. Can’t wait for your new album.

[@laura.sefchik]

💫Michael Hedges - All Along the Watchtower
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[@dkm66]

Such an amazing talent for such a young man. Mike’s feel for the music is so very special. That isn’t something you can be taught, it’s something you already possess. Thank you Mr. Dawes for sharing your very special musical gift with all of us.

[@Henni0364]

Thank you for this amazing Concert tonight in Dresden. It was a unbelievabel experience. Thank you so much…

[@zachordway9473]

I saw him live at a Periphery show. he's crazy with the playing and tapping/ slapping

[@gailbrookhart1777]

Stunning Music, Stunning Location, Stunning Execution. I've told the husband it's time to order the new album.

[@mikedawesofficial]

Wow, thank you!

[@aynvaibhav9705]

I can survive on the note that you're finished with.

[@hongdouzza]

It is beyond any words to describe the mike arrangement

[@MartyHendersonDVM]

Long-time Hedges superfan and emulator of his music on guitar….this was awesome. Thanks for doing this.

[@davidhoxit4274]

Brilliant composition

[@suzeburtenshaw9581]

This man, that guitar, how to put it into words. They are one. And those natural harmonics tossed in so effortlessly….

[@savvydirtfarmer]

That is among the finest guitar work the world has ever known.

[@EdwardOng]

bet it was cold 🥶

[@achimwitcoustic9585]

Maybe Mike is the best acoustic player of this generation. His technique is is beyond amazing, paired with a great sense of musicality and dynamics. Not to mention that this version here is best possible to imagine as pure acoustic solo interpretation. Fantastic.

[@ninjasharkstudiosandmerch]

My new favorite guitar player! So much feeling and character!!

[@michaelm__]

I wonder how he would play human nature as a cover, Mike is just so talented and passionate about what he does❤️ Bless up man

[@tobortine]

The performance is as awe inspiring as the background. If you've never been to Iceland put it on your bucket list.

[@Steamerbeen]

Love that punk snare that is his hand

[@AydenGuitar]

Beautiful, as well as the scenery.

[@donpaladino]

When I got the guitar flash drive and T-shirt from you at the Coach House out here in SoCal, Mike, I very much appreciated how accessible you were.....not full of yourself. Peace and good health to and those you hold dear. And I wish you all the success you want.

[@jimchesnutt7879]

The scenery is amazing and of course the playing is too. Nice work!

[@chadgrabner4136]

That's epic for length of play, and genius for interpretation and adaptation in ways that keep the soul of the song intact (Jimi's version).

[@dcarpenter85]

Iceland? Visited all of these locations in the video a few years back. What an experience. Phenomenal playing as usual!

[@rishiraz1993]

Skogafoss❤ one of my dream destinations. I know this place has been photographed a gazillion times, but I still want to go there and photograph it, and witness it with my own eyes. And Mike, you are one of the musicians that inspire me to pick up my guitar every single day, no matter how much I suck and feel like quitting. Awesome cover!

[@mikedawesofficial]

Never quit! Unless the waterfall gets the guitar so soaking wet that you have to leave (BTS soon ha)

[@rishiraz1993]

​@@mikedawesofficial haha! I'd rather drown than let my guitar get wet! Would love to watch the BTS.

[@miltoningram2391]

Stunning. Thanks Mike 🎉

[@efrainku8667]

This guy never ceases to impress me

[@fokoji666]

Epic. I love how your face show every emotions to play the guitar. ❤❤

[@lotsabuena1406]

Notes of Hedges beautifully and eerily woven within this composition........ it's like listening to the near silence of a dynamically burning Tallow candle in the darkest of rooms and knowing that there's something just beyond the light that you can feel ....but just can't see. Wonderfully done......

[@johnanthony6038]

Immediately thought Micheal Hedges, no doubt he would be very impressed with your performance, it was amazing 👍

[@tommyrayraypic4906]

i love that feeling in your playing Mike.

[@alexhudson3574]

amazing location with an equally amazing performance , looks like another planet

[@KevinTPLim]

Plini vibes in the breakdown ... sweet track!

[@leolambert5949]

Excellent rendition.

[@annpatbee]

He can do rock on acoustic Amazing love

[@colin3749]

Michael Hedges cover... well done

[@tmaciol]

Hi Mike, You’ve done it again. You’re a master of percussive finger style guitar. There couldn’t be any doubt about that. Love it. Thx

[@TJfossil]

Reminds me a lot of Michael Hedges' version. Very well done.

[@davidlindsay2138]

Stunning indeed. Hedges is smiling, but Eric Roche is also nodding his approval

[@othmaneoumaha8400]

What a Master Piece , Thank You So Much MIKE

[@thusharigomes-d9m]

I love you bro its peaceful music i ever had.

[@kaenban3438]

Been going through a bad time and this song just felt so refreshing, thank you for this.

[@mikedawesofficial]

[@laura.sefchik]

🙏🏻

[@Jamessmithwoodworking]

Only one word comes to mind AMAZING

[@REMODA92]

Incredibly talented artist and guitarist. Appreciate his harmonic and sonic arrangments but I cant listen to this for more than 5 mins without being bored into oblivion.

[@novinkarki9962]

Learned this piece painstakingly by watching Rick's interview video.. Soo happy to see official release Mike..I'd play this song to infinity.. it carries so much emotion..

[@bonsaitradezone3779]

Oh....god ....long time never heard this song , play so good....

[@danielboyall2388]

This was Beautiful ! Thank you !

[@TerryYelmene]

Mesmerizing... Epic... Grandiose... The greatest song writer of all time, the most inventive acoustic player ever, from what looks to be the most 'special' locations on the planet! Is this the greatest performance ever? IMHO, it might be. Bravo!

[@markjt193]

A "music video" worthy of the name: Beautifully played and beautifully filmed and produced. Let the landscape and the musician weave their magic. Whoever filmed this worked hard to make it look effortless.

[@blakekeach5908]

How beautiful is Iceland! Absolutely killer performance

[@PickinDoc]

Wonderful .....and props to the late, great Michael Hedges.

[@MDCapitanio]

Stunning (audio and visual)!

[@lucillebaird7109]

WoW WoW WoW You did that for me. I know it for a fact. Thank you thank you thank you. Please encore! Anchor away!

[@gabrielA95-t5o]

Can't think of a better place for him to film this. Iceland.

[@mikedawesofficial]

Stunning place

[@Charlie_Mou]

Mike you blow my mind every time, mate! You're my biggest musical inspration. Always looking forward to the next masterpiece you play

[@pattiruiz6803]

Beautiful song, Beautiful setting 🩶

[@kimdawcatgirl]

Beautiful music with the most beautiful backdrop! Thanks for sharing! I love this!

[@grisi_guitar]

Great playing. Bravo.

[@user-pd7il3xz5j]

Oh my, this is sooo good!

[@betsymailloux7475]

My son, husband, and I were lucky enough to see a Michael Dawes concert in Concord, New Hampshire, USA a couple of years ago! He’s definitely a talented guitarist!❤

[@jessejames5147]

I'm so happy to finally see an official recording of this! I've always had saved to listen to cuz it's such a spiritual Hedges vibe!! ❤

[@SchalkNeethling]

Sometimes it does feel like gods walk among us. Thank you for sharing your beautiful gift with the world, Mike! Rock on 🤘

[@pedrosousa7254]

Probably one of my fastest channel subs ever. Amazing stuff. Thanks Mike.

[@allieandbo]

Never have I seen a video and location rival such epic playing. A match made in musical bliss.

[@vasylnekohda5323]

It's turning into a good tradition: everytime Mike has a new release, I spent the rest of the day in the excellent mood, whatsoever

[@JensBauer-p3j]

Michael for ever! What a cover! Amazing!!!

[@Maybeabandaid9]

Your playing can always bribg a smile to my face. Thanks.

[@yevonuccio]

As powerful as i felt it live, impressive job!!