Mike Dawes - Scarlet (Periphery) - Solo Guitar

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All the sounds you hear on this song are produced by one guitar, played live by one person. There is a small amount of live looping during the 'guitar solo'. Additional effects (Freeze, Octave, Wah, Delay) produced by the guitar pedals on the floor.
"As a lifelong metal fan myself (my first concert was Iron Maiden at the age of 13) I really wanted my next arrangement to highlight the wonderful melodies and textures of a great metal track, arranged for an audience that may initially be put off by the volume and intensity of the original. In covering 'Scarlet', I'm really trying to express the core ingredients of the track, melody and harmony, as with any genre, and that once an individual can get over and accept the intensity of a metal arrangement you can find some of the most beautiful tunes out there. 'Scarlet' is a brilliant example of this and if just one acoustic guitar fan discovers the original, discovers Periphery or discovers metal through this cover, then the arrangement will have been a success." - Mike Dawes
"Mike is an extraordinary talent. He's got a style that is completely unmistakable, and I can't really compare him to anyone else in his genre. The first time I heard his cover of 'Scarlet', I was floored at how unique of a spin he put on the song. It's moody and sombre, which is such a different feel from the Periphery version. But in my opinion, the best kinds of cover songs are the ones that give you a completely different perspective on what was written. Mike has accomplished just that." - Mark Holcomb (Periphery)
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[@mikedawesofficial]

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[@Bapak_Poconk]

Finally, the official acoustic form with Periphery was going to release

[@MishaMansoor]

I love this so much. #jackshackyp

[@Apricotick]

+Misha Mansoor Thanks.

[@Apricotick]

I know, I had to write something :p And please, change different name. "my english suck"

[@MrDmadness]

I seriously could listen to this song forever.

[@ELECTRICSCARS]

The Mastero himself ♥️🎶♥️

[@StricklandAssistantManager]

The guys in Periphery themselves like this song and have shared it all over the place.

[@Hahvayz]

I knew I'd find you here

[@StricklandAssistantManager]

aHigherPlace7 I knew you'd find me too.

[@johnredcorn1131]

Hank Hill You better not tell Dale about Nancy

[@Pughhead]

I mean, they wrote it

[@eligunther3063]

Nu-uh!!!

[@lucidvoid2528]

"if just one acoustic guitar fan discovers the original, discovers Periphery or discovers metal through this cover, then the arrangement will have been a success." - Mike Dawes Thank you my good man, i have now found Periphery! good arrangement!

[@MetallicaSindre]

Just witnessed him perform this at a Periphery concert with Spencer on vocals. Absolutely incredible!

[@thwoo-]

Hell yeah man! London was amazing

[@mikedawesofficial]

Thanks for the love through the pandemic folks! Please do hit 'like' & comment below, it really helps with the algorithm stuff which means I ultimately make more music. If you subscribe and hit the bell I'll give you a real life in person sweaty post-show hug one day! x

[@MrDmadness]

I still come back often.. this song destroys the original by so much.. sadly I don't have an extra guitar to keep in tuning to practice it enough.. it always fades and never gets even near your level.. but wow its fun to play.. and listening to you play it is always super impressive 👏

[@marcelschepko4353]

I am lucky enough that you already did that before the pandemic!

[@trevorwilliams632]

Hope to see you in concert once again soon with Justin and on a solo . Are you hoping to do a UK tour in 2022 ?

[@mikedawesofficial]

You guys are so damn nice. Lots of £$€ raised so far for these great causes. The internet is awesome. Fans of multiple genres combine! #lvlup

[@shanevaters1615]

+mikedawesofficial your an inspiration sir

[@Thisnotvene]

+mikedawesofficial Great job man, keep it up!

[@TheMauser6k]

+mikedawesofficial Earned another subscriber, your great bro!

[@cmndante6698]

+mikedawesofficial This is beautiful, great job :)

[@holeefuksumtingwong5788]

You Sir, Are an amazing guitarist. You can actually feel so much passion in this! GREAT GREAT work. Please do more!

[@EverythingIsNoise]

One of the most beautiful things I ever heard.

[@JoshuaConnorMusic]

Next arrangement, Six degrees of inner turbulence, the whole song.

[@mikedawesofficial]

+JimJamBanx Oh dear

[@ishupradhan9293]

YESSSS

[@hannes1734]

Joshua Connor And then Transatlantic - The Whirlwind

[@DreamScape39]

mikedawesofficial at least do the Glass Prison! Make Petrucci as proud as Misha 😉 amazing cover btw. 💚

[@mashmusic7119]

ARE U KIDDING ME?? this is too much for me to handle Favorite acoustic artist playing a song of my favorite metal band? I seriously thought i was hallucinating AMAZING!

[@DaveTaste]

Turn it off then

[@mikedawesofficial]

Hey guys, the new video for 'Overload' is now on my KZbin channel. Enjoy!

[@wowyarkan]

it really is amazing! you are very talented!!

[@Suspiciouslavatoryhole]

mikedawesofficial I don't get why ur not as popular, ur music is so inspired and relaxing, 🤘🏻

[@BigfootRunning]

I played a version of this (acoustic) as my brother and his wife walked down the aisle at their wedding. Easily my favorite song of all time.

[@thwoo-]

Dude thats sick! I know I’m a bit late but congrats to your brother and wife. Did they know it was periphery or were you playing it because they thought it sounded nice? Either way that still cool af

[@ilrs]

yeh

[@MarkusSigus]

+Olly Steele wow,need Mrak Holcomb,and Misha M00ns00r comment too!

[@MrJdsenior]

Yes, It is amazing how different some covers sound than the original. This one is beautiful. I remember my aunt saying, when she was about 80, many years ago, that she thought that the reason she didn't like the rock music of the time had nothing to do with the music, but the instruments and the way they were played. Actually a pretty perceptive observation, when I think back to that statement, listening to covers like this. But then, she was still sharp as an unused hypo needle...the kind of person that said on Tues, May 14th, in 193X such and such happened, in detail. I can rarely remember what I had for breakfast THIS morning. Thx.

[@sebas8824]

I'm blown away the way how you turned an amazing track in something unique.

[@jasperquahmusic]

I have been listening to this for the past 2 years and I only listened to the original periphery song just now. Now I realise how genius of an arrangement this is. Absolutely mind blowing

[@TheGDOTPRODUCTIONS]

This is one of the most beautiful progressions I've ever heard

[@IcarusNadir]

From one of the best bands out there :)

[@najtrows]

This is the first version of this song i've ever heard and it is awesome!

[@ensomniiac]

I don't often comment here on youtube, but I felt I owe it to ya. Been playing guitar about 30 years now. My first inspiration was Micheal Hedges, then it became Andy McKee, later Erik Mongrain...you my friend are the reason I am still inspired to play the instrument. You are a outstanding musician and I hope you realize how much you inspire many people. thank you soo much Mike.

[@marysefonta8371]

So light the sound, so clear. Very nice to hear.

[@waeys5094]

I love the dynamics. It's 100% perfect. I think I'm gonna cry for an hour or 3.

[@angelojulioth3616]

I just saw one of your classes from Guitar World, so it was a must to checkout your music and I must say your compositions and covers are just too beautiful, you're a talented dude, Mike.

[@martinv.-]

Simply amazing!

[@eyarbroughzone]

Gorgeous!

[@guitarfan7579]

A new favorite. Thank you for such amazing music!

[@AdrianDV]

Wow.. So many nuances and intricacies. 10/10

[@Sky_xjks]

so soothing

[@WhenWealthyFell]

absolutely beautiful

[@jimvickers381]

Astonishingly good playing. Listening is becoming part of every day for me. Thank you.

[@eduardo4683]

Man.... Just incredible.. Beautiful arrangement, i love the original song and i love to play fingerstyle too.. And you came with this.. Beutiful work man. Keep doing this

[@Floodgazer]

so good. i got chills

[@IanEdwards]

Beautiful.

[@trevnevit123]

Who’s here after seeing this in London at the Roundhouse with Periphery!! This was amazing!

[@williamdagnall4149]

🙋‍♂️

[@MattRach]

Genius!

[@tombailey3736]

Beautiful!

[@HYUGE]

I still feel shocked when i think that how we all have evolved with time and we created some beautiful tools to entertain ourself for our amazing senses given by nature to us.And how someone enters this world and changes the world around us.....Thank you mate for creating more possibilities on a single tool.

[@AlbertGyorfi]

Astonishing arrangement and playing, Mike!

[@NOMADIC5976]

i love this so much

[@supavillan69]

Beautiful work of art

[@tylerduschel7403]

Damn dude. Amazing job. Mark was correct in saying that you bring a totally different mood to the song. Bravo

[@LeviClay]

Wonderful job Mike!

[@johnthaxton246]

Hey It's Levi Clay somewhere else on the internet Great to see you

[@WalkerFilmsOfficial]

Beyond beautiful

[@maham593]

Beautiful

[@jasonsansburn]

I'm just curious if any non-metal fans listened to the original by Periphery and enjoyed it

[@robmacgregor2451]

The original by haunted shore*

[@pakku3643]

@@robmacgregor2451 Haunted shore is misha and mark anyways...

[@holysmokes4493]

Yo

[@nickduggan3084]

I checked it out after. Couldn't stand it lol but then again, not a metal fan

[@americanmetalhead7318]

nick duggan please tell me you watched the music video with the ketchup/mustard war

[@dustypartition]

I never thought it could be done, but my god you did it to 11.

[@Nubs1969]

Love what you're doing Mike Dawes. Thank you.

[@BassMeister17]

Absolutely amazing.

[@HauntedShoresDC]

Better than the original

[@Dampfwalzi]

+Mark Holcomb you should play it live like that ;)

[@Scias]

+Mark Holcomb LOL Based mike is based

[@Juventud2222]

+Mark Holcomb Spencer should sing over it while you guys do fills, joint video/single release

[@ryanjacko1]

+Mark Holcomb Get a load of this guy

[@nordfald3740]

+Mark Holcomb this was truly a masterful cover of your original piece =) lotsalove to both of you.

[@holeefuksumtingwong5788]

Love Periphery anyway. But THIS, this is fucking amazing. I could jam this and this only for the rest of my life and be happy.

[@xSINIST3Rx]

Sounds so amazing like a work of art it speaks to the soul

[@jeffbooker6132]

Beautiful piece Mike!

[@Dinofly4]

2:17 Directed by J. J. Abrams

[@Velopod]

+somnolence LMFAO

[@joshpartridge5289]

+somnolence I'll take that - thanks haha!

[@Quentingnostic]

Love these covers. Really exposes the melody and all of its beauty.

[@Rubengutzz]

Thats just perfect, i cant describe the feeling that caused this interpretation of this song in me, i love periphery and now i love mike dawes too! Awesome job

[@patrickvanvlooten]

3:03 Dear Lord have mercy. Great!

[@Lanvy]

Wow, I just experienced something that will one day be a world record for the most amazing guitar arrangement!! :D

[@david_musicisdivine5541]

R u going to try this arrangement out Lanvy??

[@sixstrinngmunky]

I have seriously listened to this probably 5 times in a row now. Taking my favorite song ever and bringing it to a whole different territory. I absolutely love it!

[@ericsteinhauer4823]

Amazing! Mile Zero would work great in this style as well.

[@seaseklyps3]

Mile Zero, A Black Minute, Muramasa, Stranger Things.... There are so many Periphery jams that could be done a justice

[@Shagohod91]

Mike you should use your loop pedal more often! That part was just stunningly beautiful :D

[@robinruddock4638]

Never too late to discover a beautiful song such as this. Brilliant arrangement, restrained but so evocative, technical mastery.

[@PaulFarrerMusic]

Sweet lord this is incredible!

[@mikedawesofficial]

Hey everyone, pre orders for ERA are now live! I'm giving away a free track to anyone who pre orders digital or physical from mikedawes.com (excluding Japan and South Korea, label reasons) I can't wait for you to hear this record! ‘I absolutely adore this record’ - Total Guitar (UK) ‘A terrific album!’ - Guitar World (US) ‘It’s a masterpiece, wow’ - Guitare Seche Mag (France)

[@DacaisenJ]

SOOO MANY REASONNNS

[@Ender111]

*PUNISHMENT*

[@mvyper]

Did you ever entertain the taste of the red?

[@BrianAndersonPhotography]

Outstanding sir

[@pattiruiz6803]

'Scarlet' is a beauty, lovely, and emotional. Your music always alters. Great video and audio quality. Also, great to be a giver. Congrats on the song, Mike.

[@aryankulshreshtha5236]

Sorry Mark Holcumb But now I listen to this more than the original.

[@Mr.krabz2182]

Aryan Kulshreshtha i think mark would be okay with that, he thinks its amazing too!

[@Watsk3burt]

So I spent the last 5 nights tabbing this song out by ear. Feel free to check out the upload on my channel. Keep in mind that I did it by ear, so be gentle...

[@NicolaiHarbech]

I'm struck with awe! Truly something of a unique take on an otherwise fantastic tune!

[@BryanrasonCa]

Mike... what an incredible tone. There is so much emotion the arrangement and in your playing.

[@diazzsama]

"not enough ketchup" -3/8

[@blistersonmyfingers9321]

*Not enough mustard*, ketchup goon!

[@alexat420]

@@blistersonmyfingers9321 both you guys comments 😂😂😂

[@prabhatkiranchaulagain1095]

This is your ketchup fool: facebook.com/QLWarriors/

[@LarcherESP]

I've been playing guitar for like 13 years, only electric. this video makes me want to sell all of my gear and pick up an acoustic and start learning how to fingerstyle

[@14AspenDrive]

ggwp do both wtf. A guitar is a guitar

[@bidyutdatta5042]

He used to be a electric Guitarist. His Les Paul broke one day and he took lap tapping and then acoustic and he is now worlds best

[@TimC_1964]

Gorgeous! This is such a wonderful rendition.

[@Shornetastic]

So elegant so clean so great.

[@Magmoormaster]

I can't wait to hear Spencer's djent singing over this.

[@tempuramonster]

+Magmoormaster Sploosh

[@danoflaherty1214]

He has the djentiest guitar tone

[@ianspeckmaier7344]

SO MANY REASOOOOOONSSSS

[@BekeAmbrus]

Made my day :"D thx

[@TcupCmug]

I WANT A TAB NOW!!!!!

[@sarahdrewpierce3580]

Wow...beautiful tone

[@tonywebb6545]

Mike. You blow me away everytime, man! I must have listened to this 1,000 times today. You definitely have complete control over the guitar. Your future is bright!!! - fan for life

[@OwenNZ]

I've watched this so many times and seeing the title change confused me so much. Still love it just as much though

[@hebrewuser]

I wish the riff at the 3:00 min mark would go on forever...

[@holysmokes4493]

You and me both.

[@dman8776]

absolute masterpiece!

[@sstann56]

beautiful sound !

[@JordanLavigneVineofLifeAlchemy]

Not periphery should cover a mike dawes song haha

[@KenFarnham]

They ain't got enough band members to play everything he does on the guitar.

[@joselouru]

Ok this is only for people that can not only hear music 🎶 but feel it and you my friend is a perfect and rare example of how can a human transmit music trough and instrument in one of the incredible ways I had heard someone play guitar well done ✅ And people who dislike this video and him playing should get a hearing aid

[@kylesmith2577]

This is so beautiful.

[@michaelg1061]

Excellent work

[@SumailDota]

wow shaggy can play

[@blackheartscars]

suamil senpai teach me how to be mid player like u

[@hiozealben1424]

0:08 spent me half an hour to figure it out...

[@janethhhhhh]

This cover gives me life!

[@checkthedist]

Absolutely amazing! Sound of guitar is incredible!

[@XxTRIPPINGxxGUITARxX]

4:48 contortionist vibes

[@paganphoenixguitar]

3:28 too

[@polpottopg]

Of all things

[@groggyfroggyfpv6868]

Loooove the new contortionist stuff. Also, I still jam exoplanet because the story is fucking epic and so well written.

[@Evenmarea]

How's that even possible? That's it, it is not possible. HAHA got you, u zucks m8, reported, flagd as fake.

[@BrandonofRedemption]

Just shows you that this song is amazing in any context and goes to the writing power of Periphery!!!!!!! Beautifully played by the way. Everything about it is amazing!

[@TheReceiverK]

So amazing! What a great skills!

[@brandonralphs9280]

I’m crying mustard tears right now. Brilliantly beautiful, Mike.

[@sermagotf]

amazing Mike!

[@ADHARAbandOfficial]

Awesome! Sounds amazing!

[@artluna1017]

This makes me so happy I want to cry🙌🏾

[@ignis5650]

Amazing talent!

[@scottfishkind5335]

Absolutely beautiful and incredible! I love that your mastery is always in the service of the music first and foremost!