Mike Dawes - Everlong (Official Music Video)

[@mikedawesofficial]

USA and UK HEADLINE Tours in 2025 + Galactic Acid CD & Vinyl: www.mikedawes.com

[@userrobinmp]

Dang you smokin!❤

[@ChrisC-Pi]

What on earth, how is this even possible to do this, it is freaking amazing! there are so many parts going on it's like you create a whole band just on guitar, base lines, chords, melodies, drums, a bit of drill and bass drumming and I don't even know how to describe it except to just say it's mind blowing! soo sooo soo good 😀

[@Tminus89]

Thank you Rick Beato for introducing me to this awesome musician!

[@CasperEsmann]

01:48 made my brain melt, can we exchange insurance information?

[@remergeband]

Hi Casper. You're a great guitarist as well. I enjoy your originals very much! I think most guitarists would agree that Mike Dawes brings a little something extra to the table.

[@peters8699]

@@remergebandgood lord, this comment went from compliment to diss VERY quickly

[@remergeband]

@@peters8699 what does that mean and WHY nothing wrong with the compliment it’s for Casper

[@FaceI3ss]

Your tiktok version of Slow Dancing in a Burning Room is my wake up alarm. I love it so much :)

[@emo-tions]

great humor 😂

[@AlexandrMisko]

True master at his craft, thank you for the inspiration Mike! Let’s hang in London in March!

[@mikedawesofficial]

londonlondonlondonlondonloveyoumate!

[@brucewilson1958]

I was blessed to hear Michael Hedges perform live in a small town High School Auditorium; an evening with Windham Hill. I had never heard such sounds coming forth from an acoustic guitar. Truly Revolutionizing. This Cat Mr. Mike, is on a similar Road Less Traveled. Michael hears you, Brother. Bravo.

[@mikedawesofficial]

🙏

[@tirregius]

Saw MH at a little outdoor theater in Saratoga shortly before he died ... never saw someone replace a broken string in less than a minute while continuing the song with his left hand! Unbelievable.

[@mickylawless1941]

I also saw Micheal Hedges many years ago. One of those magical moments. If Mike Dawes ever comes to my town, my wife and I will be up close to the stage.

[@robtoc]

I love this!!!! I too saw Michael Hedges back in the early 90s at the Keswick Theater in Glenside, PA. If Mike comes this way, will definitely see him....AMAZING!

[@Mrbumbons1]

Every time Mike Dawes pops up I go watch some MH. A GIFT TO US ALL. Thank you both.

[@thatlonewolfguy2878]

This is it, the single best cover of this on the entire internet. Nothing is ever going to come close to this. This is perfection.

[@mikedawesofficial]

More to come 🙏

[@parksed24]

The only competition are his other covers haha. Jump gets me every time 😮‍💨

[@parksed24]

@@JFlatby Foo Fighters

[@thatlonewolfguy2878]

@@JFlatby Foo Fighters, kinda stunned you don't know lol, its arguably one of the most popular rock songs of the last like 20 years

[@parksed24]

@@JFlatby brother do yourself a favor and enjoy some Foo with your Theater, they’re both awesome!

[@matthewjoscott]

No one has any business being this good at guitar. Incredible.

[@jdub503]

Ok. The more I listen to this, Dave has to join forces to sing with Mike playing and release a new acoustic version of Everlong!! Upvote this comment if you agree! :)

[@GMC2001]

Fuck yes

[@silverliner4894]

I just found this and I had to see if someone posted what I was going to say and you nailed it. Great minds think alike

[@marting.official]

Send this vid to Dave.

[@danskhansen]

Yes, please!!!

[@glp.1337]

On the other hand, I don't mind just letting his guitar sing.

[@SmokinFoolz]

The pressure of the percussive aspect, knowing Mr. Grohl will see this. Respect.

[@mikedawesofficial]

I hope he sees it 🙌

[@tonymarshall6960]

@@mikedawesofficial I just sent it to his guitar tech so very good chance he will

[@Paulhaughsr]

So Incredibly creative to play the 3/4’s of the band and spank the hell out of that guitar at all levels of his mastery of MUSIC …. A Legend for sure .

[@wadeedens9785]

Mike, your playing prowess is surpassed only by your arrangement skills. Dude, this is an A++ win! Great work! You sir, are appreciated.

[@mikedawesofficial]

Thanks, I must admit those Dave Grohl drum fills were a nightmare ha

[@vegard1983]

Wrong band my guy😅

[@markmusic3364]

@@mikedawesofficial So they should be, otherwise he wouldn't be the master that he is and you wouldn't appreciate the challenge half as much!

[@glvdivtor]

@@vegard1983huh?

[@daningram3143]

Incredible man!!! What is your recording setup ? Thanks for considering the question!

[@karapsalm9178]

I'm gonna start playing my guitar again. Inspired..❤

[@jbuz289]

Same! Just downloaded the tabs!

[@jaknunas]

I can't figure out if Mike Dawes is a better guitar player, composer, arranger, or drummer. So many gifts.

[@jdub503]

Thanks!

[@jackherrer9090]

So happy Rick Beato introduced me to your wonderful music. A modern Michael Hedges that I adore and still listen to. I am a keyboard player but this type of playing the accoustic guitar guets to me, such a wonderful instrument in the hands of masters. Brought the vinyl of your latest album and since I couldnt wait for it I also bought the digital medium. Keep up this great work, sorry I couldnt go to the concert in Heerelen, only 35 minutes away from my hometown, hope we will meet one day. Kind Regards from Belgium

[@schelder1960]

I still can't understand it. Of the current 300,000 clicks, it feels like half of them are mine. I can't get enough of seeing and hearing his virtuoso guitar playing. A genius.👍👍

[@mickeyscott7479]

Those fingers, that are built like the legs of a daddy long legged spider, never cease to amaze. Thank you for sharing your talent and thank God you are continuing to bless people's ears.

[@5216philip]

Michael doesn't just play the guitar , He is the guitar !!! They are one and the same !!!

[@allhaillofty1]

don't know why Hanz Zimmer needs a full band. Hire mike and you will have a beautiful score. Wonderful to be able to hear you , Mike.

[@leku200]

Love how subtle the approach was for this arrangement in the verses but powerful chorus. Great playing!

[@mikedawesofficial]

Thanks

[@trapperted5083]

Mike you make this 70 year old former player just smile from ear to ear awesome dude but keep practicing I want you to knock both socks off LOL you always shine a light in to my world and make it great day Thank You sir

[@HiCharity]

This performance has somehow managed to recapture and ignite the joy and beauty of hearing the track again for the first ever time. I got hit with nostalgia all over . This is truly a landmark in modern guitar and music. Absolutely, simply breath taking.

[@barrettthomas5259]

Exactly what 2024 needed.

[@brrblack497]

Always reminds me of the Last David Letterman show, I'm not ashamed to say I shed a few tears. Thanks for this!

[@mikedawesofficial]

Oh damn. Core memory triggered.

[@mikedawesofficial]

Italy tour starts today! Milano, Torino, Prato, Bologna, Terni, Isola Del Liri, Roma bandsintown.com/mikedawes

[@hilla42]

...see you Sunday! ❤ Cheers Lars.

[@q2be]

Would live if you played Everlong coming sunday at Zoetermeer! C U there.

[@mikedawesofficial]

I'll practice it now@@q2be

[@MrAbonaz]

I'll see you in Milan ! You're great!!@@mikedawesofficial

[@Hernan.04]

​@@mikedawesofficialmaestro 🙌🏻

[@mikehenry7878]

Let the record show that I was today years old when I discovered this....phenomenon. My goodness man! Good thing I was sitting down when I played this or I would be injured now.

[@MrHall8]

When Mike was born the guitar came out first and Mike after!

[@67jdvann]

Every time Mike puts out a video I'm like "Yep! That's it! Mankind has achieved all we can with this instrument". Then Mike puts out another video and the ceiling goes even higher.

[@PapaShasta_]

Dude… are you even human? This was incredible. You’re a massive inspiration and your playing is untouchable. My jaw dropped when you started doing the main lyrics of the song ON the guitar.

[@dver89]

Best cover ever.

[@theguitargsus966]

this is crazy , every drum fill ........ mind blown

[@edwardanderson3506]

Mr Dawes is the best at the percussive technique. It never says "look at me beat my guitar". Always tasteful. Change my mind,😉

[@rich.cresswell]

By 'Eck! Learning an instrument is a long road, you will surely inspire others to take that path. This is entertainment provided by an outstanding musician and I'm sure I speak for all but thanks a million!

[@raymillar1499]

I've just discovered this guy. Totally blown away by his playing. Absolutely fantastic 👍

[@chrishammonds72]

One of the best covers of the foo fighters classic I’ve ever seen. My favourite song also. Absolutely amazingly good

[@jefflemieux8890]

Mike is so awesome!! I hope he tours near Ct next year!!

[@pascalfarin8956]

He did it live and let me tell you it was ridiculously amazing.

[@davidrobertson1980]

Loving this Mike, I have you on my Open Daily tabs and watch at least a song a day - thanks for being.... blessed by the Creator

[@doomcrewoutdoors1613]

Mike Dawes has MASTERED the acoustic guitar.

[@J.Hermansson]

So immensely beautiful, you bring tears of joy to my eyes. Great work Mike!

[@NickHillMakesMusic]

Finally Saw Mike with Periphery. I was astonished. This is spectacular

[@mikedawesofficial]

Man those shows were so fun

[@mikeyvee5677]

Epic.. You just made this song even more beautiful 🔥🔥

[@robitteilag6682]

I could watch this guy with the sound off and entertained by his two hands flying around...but it sounds so good i will leave it on, great job mike dawes!

[@7star7storm7]

Restoring faith in humanity ⭐🔥💖

[@LordZama]

This whole arrangement is astounding... but HOOOOOLY the percussion in the chorus is T A S T Y

[@tonywebb6545]

This arrangement is off the charts! Phenomenal job, Mike!!!

[@mikedawesofficial]

Cheers Tony!

[@Dyncommon]

This was absolutely mesmerizing. It's hard to even put into words. What an arrangement.

[@mikedawesofficial]

Thank you so much 🙏

[@bedsidevenue5324]

Bass line with both guitar parts and drum. The complexity of this is just obscene yet done as flipping gracefully and as absolutely gorgeous sounding as possible. Stay beautiful, Mike!

[@LovePeaceandKindness95]

So glad you appeared I'm my fyp! This is fire!

[@_creighton]

Stunning!

[@jankogrman3105]

All parts played simultaneously on one acoustic guitar. Unreal !! Extraterrestrial.

[@angusorvid8840]

I'd love to hear Mike jam out with Antoine Dufour. Two acoustic maestros.

[@mikedawesofficial]

LOVE Antoine

[@mustafakaratas7326]

Wow dream duo

[@danskhansen]

I second the motion!!

[@josuehurtarte]

You are amazing! 😮

[@RYSmusic]

This is beautiful mate, well done

[@unsilence]

WHAT an arrangement!!!!!!!!! Amazing. So nostalgic and glimmering with beauty and subtle details.. that long reverb is absolutely lush. Best cover of Everlong I have ever heard.

[@MicrowaveWalrus]

this guy Mike Dawes needs to be mentioned more in all-time great guitar names... i keep forgetting this guy... i'm not sure how much of it is the amazing recording quality or the accentuations he makes... but... i have a feeling... this guy could be the greatest non-flamenco player out there since EVH.... maybe besides that absolutely mind-blowing "have a cigar" cover by Max...

[@C414AC]

It’s obviously otherworldly skill on show but it brings out the brilliance of the original so well too 🤟🏼

[@adamturner8732]

Absolutely rediculous... got chills when first chorus hit

[@brutalbeetroot3850]

That's it. I now believe that Mike is currently the best fingerstyle guitarist in the world! Literally, everything you put out it is just a blessing to be able to listen to! Thanks for this Mike! Amazing arrangement.

[@joshuajeffrey6851]

Unreal

[@elatedimpala1767]

I don't think words can ever truly do justice or describe this savant at work.

[@ridcomics9364]

Pure talent a real innovator of this amazing instrument !!!!!!!!! and that timing is perfect what a legend !!!!

[@mainey1512]

I love how you emulated Taylor's snare fills in the chorus. What absolute mastery 🙏

[@lew1689]

Ive loved this song since it came out on the "colour and the shape" this is the finest cover ive ever heard.

[@dano8017]

Never had a guitar instrumental bring me to tears before. As a bit of a guitarist myself - fraction of your capability - I say: bravo, sir. Sublime.

[@olep.4156]

I keep watching this and my eyes keep getting wet. The energy, joy, life...this is a "once a year" song thing if you get lucky. Thank you.

[@filipelamont5157]

So lucky to have seen Mike play in Belfast there not long ago. Man what a bloody show it was!!!

[@Orangj-Offical]

And this is why you'll always be my favorite guitarist. Another masterpiece!

[@Daelmyth]

So glad I stumbled upon the Facebook reel and came looking for this here

[@doggerspaniel]

Wishing you all the virality, my friend. Keep the shred alive!

[@VidzForDayz]

You NEED to find a way so that your music sounds as good on phones and laptops as it does on quality speakers. I'm listening to this at work on the monitor speakers and it sounds nothing like how it should. keep up the great work! Amazing talent and music ✌✌

[@OlliesSpace]

This is beautiful Mike. I have this magnetic pickup based on your recommendation and would love one day a video on how you setup all your pickups, EQ etc. Cheers and great music. -Ollie :)

[@carolshannon6449]

This is so beautiful. When a cover of a song is done so well, catching the essence and enahncing it even more, to where you would choose it over the original - just wow.

[@susanduryea5070]

Wow that was fantastic.

[@tirregius]

Oh. Man. There's no words to describe how good this is. Thanks, Mike. What a gift.

[@CatchMyDriftfishing]

This is such a good rendition of the song! amazing!

[@hansOrf]

Drop D beautiful indeed.

[@Hi_am_Nameless]

why can we get Mike to a million subs, we owe him that for blessing us with his masterpieces. Don't you agree? even he would, right mike?

[@DrVaticinator]

He is magical

[@yosode]

Stunning cover.

[@lakraki7916]

chorus sounds heavenly and the buildup definitely paid off

[@bonsaitradezone3779]

Super good.... man!!!!

[@elbee1771]

I always listen to guitar players and I always find these little notes that I would put in....Mike always has them there....he might be the perfect guitar player in my eyes. INsane.

[@101xaplax101]

been working on this for a week (minus the percussion)......the tab is as accurate as one can be for something this insane........I know I can get the guitar part down ........the percussion looks next to impossible but it is sounding pretty amazing without it......thanks for making it available Mike

[@8calm8]

That`s a yes from me !

[@LxftRxght]

Hello, I've waited here for you Everlong Tonight, I throw myself into And out of the red, out of her head, she sang Come down, and waste away with me Down with me Slow, how you wanted it to be I'm over my head, out of her head, she sang And I wonder When I sing along with you If everything could ever feel this real forever If anything could ever be this good again The only thing I'll ever ask of you You gotta promise not to stop when I say when She sang Breathe out, so I can breathe you in Hold you in And now, I know you've always been Out of your head, out of my head, I sang And I wonder When I sing along with you If everything could ever feel this real forever If anything could ever be this good again The only thing I'll ever ask of you You gotta promise not to stop when I say when She sang And I wonder If everything could ever feel this real forever If anything could ever be this good again The only thing I'll ever ask of you You gotta promise not to stop when I say when

[@joselouru]

You’re gifted, I’m trying to divide all the sounds in my head and I can’t keep up , at the same time I catch them and really bro you have pure talent Keep it coming bro

[@SawDaewoo]

World best acoustic ever 😮

[@stuyoung2887]

Breathtaking. I’m actually in tears this is so incredible, even after several listens. such an amazing song delivered in a truly magical way. Mike Dawes is a god.

[@420frankp]

I've been listening to Mike for years now and yes there are others that have amazing talent on a guitar but I swear, every time Mike plays, that guitar crys. Incredibly talented and in my opinion, the absolute best. Hats off to you, sir. Well done!

[@tomasgereon272]

Made me cry… thanks Mike ❤️‍🔥

[@garrettwebstar1574]

There are not many people that can play like that sir. To combine the vocal harmony, the original riffs, and percussion to this song.... brilliant. You are miles ahead of the curve.

[@TheRealCC3]

So grateful I've had the opportunity to see you perform twice in California. Amazing performance as always dude!

[@mikedawesofficial]

Thanks so much! I’ll be back later this year, keep an eye out 👁️

[@niklaskreuzmusic]

Soooo good! 🙌 Been to a concert, absolutely - worth going there!

[@xunderoathx73]

Incredible

[@Useroftheday777]

Finest masterpieces of Mike Dawes

[@EmersonArcan]

Amazzzzzziiiiiing !!!

[@panosv7258]

you are such an inspiration. im 30 years old and I started guitar because of your intro in Shred Collab 5. I hope you visit Greece sometime so I can watch you live! Maybe get an autograph aswell :D

[@arianluna4548]

Hendrix and michael hedges are smiling down on you. Keep making more videos ! Bless you man ! Goat

[@LuffyToons]

Haven't been playing my guitar much lately but after watching this... i think i'll start playing more again like i used to. Thanks