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

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Mike Dawes covers All Along the Watchtower by Bob Dylan. All parts played simultaneously on one acoustic guitar. This version is inspired by the late Michael Hedges, as well as Jimi Hendrix's iconic version of the song. This arrangement was debuted on Rick Beato's KZbin channel.
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Engineering and mixing: ‪@getrealaudiouk‬
Filmed in Iceland at Reynisfjara Black Sand Beach, and Skógafoss Waterfall
Video shot and edited by Natali Osons & Slava Mart:
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Assisted by Abby Andrew: abbyandrew.com
Composer: ‪@BobDylan‬
Colour grading: ‪@CasperEsmann‬
Additional editing: Mike Dawes
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[@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.

[@Semikolon628]

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 😆

[@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.

[@VeritasAlienari]

Consistently showing Dawes is the pinnacle of acoustic guitar artistry.

[@iloveaviation-burgerclub-a8145]

He is damn good. That's it.

[@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.

[@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 ❤

[@gantos5072]

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

[@mikedawesofficial]

Stunning place

[@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

[@TheOligoclonalBand]

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

[@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

[@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

[@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.

[@hilla42]

Michael would have loved it ❤, cheers, Lars

[@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!

[@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.

[@suzeburtenshaw9581]

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

[@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!

[@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.

[@suboa21able]

Was fortunate to meet Mike at a small club in Southampton 2 years ago ( Hat man at the back Mike- 😅) for my birthday treat from my son. What a player. - i immediately wanted to give up playing after 50+ years and take up Dominoes...... And, what a nice bloke to speak to also. Loved your session on You Tube with Rick Beato! Keep it up Mr Dawes......

[@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!

[@jeffkercheval4010]

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

[@MartyHendersonDVM]

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

[@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

[@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 ❤.

[@dcarpenter85]

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

[@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!❤

[@user-fe1dx3sc3c]

Michael Hedges would be happy to hear your music... ❤

[@tobortine]

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

[@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 👍

[@zachordway9473]

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

[@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 🇬🇧

[@davidlindsay2138]

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

[@jonshepherd9839]

This guy is so talented and deserves far more credit and validation. When he plays with Tommy E, wow, it's just pure talent and magic.

[@user-kk6kb9ip6y]

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

[@chiefton52]

Bravo Mike!!! Ya know, why is it that there are certain people that just put you in awe of their talent and make you feel suspended in time just watching them do their thing on whatever they do? I've been a big fan of Mike Dawes for years and some of his songs are great. But when the chimes hit perfectly like with this song you see and feel the majesty that only he could play this his way. So enjoy a one of a kind display of magic folks.

[@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..

[@SuicidalLemonade]

phenomenal

[@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 🤘

[@ruththomas9488]

Beautiful

[@kamac8761]

Yup! Amazing Mike!

[@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).

[@Penrose707]

Absolutely incredible!!

[@matanggonzales]

Fantastic!

[@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

[@user-bw1ee2ln3d]

Beautiful as always!

[@Jellax75]

Michael would approve ❤

[@deltarogue7009]

Wow! .... WOW! ....amazing, powerful, sublime.... Thank you.

[@oleksandrkostikin]

So good!

[@DarkPhantomSky]

Love the headbanging and general energy!

[@andersgpedersen]

Marvellous!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@gadget6623]

Just WOW!

[@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!

[@efrainku8667]

This guy never ceases to impress me

[@andersonwin4504]

I've heard it several times and I can't stop listening... what a wonderful sound... I get emotional...

[@podbay]

Incredible version, Mike. Saw you play with Justin at that converted church in Manhattan twice, and loved every minute of those shows.

[@drfabulous77]

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

[@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.

[@miltoningram2391]

Stunning. Thanks Mike 🎉

[@davidhoxit4274]

Brilliant composition

[@WOODALLY]

Thanks for sharing your gift with us.

[@danamoose1234]

Amazing!

[@AlchemyMelbourne]

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

[@stefanheisel553]

Finally a full version of this, I listened many times to him playing it on Rick Beatos channel, magical.

[@maxxsrv10]

Epic! Simply epic!

[@cbeserra]

So good

[@hongdouzza]

It is beyond any words to describe the mike arrangement

[@tommyrayraypic4906]

i love that feeling in your playing Mike.

[@BrianPateZephyr]

I love this vibe

[@vladimircookline]

thats the best thing I have ever heard!

[@GodlessEndeavor616]

Awesome!

[@davidclark9086]

I never heard of this guitarist until about 5 minutes ago and am blown away. I have been playing guitar since 1959 and truly love all forms of acoustic guitar music and I wonder if he uses standard tuning.

[@mikedawesofficial]

This one is in the Michael Hedges super cool and self-chorusing DAEEAA

[@alexanderdeadmansche]

So glad this has been realised. Think i wrote about 15 comments saying ‘put this on spotify’ under the performance on rick beatos channel

[@mikedawesofficial]

Glad it finally is. It’s up there 🎉

[@alexanderdeadmansche]

Already put it on all my playlists bro - outstanding playing , my fave tune so far 💪

[@marguslattik4313]

Fantastic performance.

[@danielboyall2388]

This was Beautiful ! Thank you !

[@robgen9758]

Man i was waiting for this one. Brilliant, thank you!

[@othmaneoumaha8400]

What a Master Piece , Thank You So Much MIKE

[@maximecouhailler]

Great song and playing !

[@user-pd7il3xz5j]

Oh my, this is sooo good!

[@BopjoWebDesign]

Reminds me very much of the late, great Micheal Hedges.

[@pattiruiz6803]

Beautiful song, Beautiful setting 🩶

[@TheTeeProd]

Love u Mike, Keep shinin man

[@snippwipp1817]

Such a surreal interpretation 🔥🔥

[@cuteanimalsworld98]

wonderful music and landscape

[@colin3749]

Michael Hedges cover... well done

[@daemonishere]

Beautiful playing and arrangement!!

[@KevinBallmerMusic]

Great stuff

[@Raayo.m]

FINALLY , ive been waiting for this cover for so long

[@larsstougaard7097]

Magic Mike 🌟

[@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.

[@arrowflight198]

its so god damn beautiful! i get goosebumps everytime i listen to it!

[@dskim5848]

You are quite amazing Mike!

[@sferguson1130]

Incredible, as usual 🙌

[@davorgolik7873]

Exotic ambient, and unreal playing... perfect match.. 👽

[@JeffreyJeffersonUK]

An absolute joy to listen to and watch. Thank you for sharing what you do, Mike.

[@MDCapitanio]

Stunning (audio and visual)!