Mike Dawes - Slow Dancing In A Burning Room (John Mayer) ft. Nick Johnston

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Mike Dawes covers 'Slow Dancing in a Burning Room' by John Mayer on a single guitar. Guest solo by Nick Johnston. Subscribe and share with your friends!
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All the sounds you hear on this song are produced by one guitar, played by one person. Live looping towards the end of the song beneath Nick's solo.
Mike's second album ERA is out worldwide via Qten Records. ERA also features Mike's viral cover of Metallica's 'One'.
Video by Randy Edwards in Los Angeles. Additional editing by G1 Productions, Wells UK.
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[@mcr0741]

When the playing is so good that Jesus comes in to play a guest solo...

[@MustakimAlMahdi]

"Give me four bars, for this is my time to solo" - Stratenthium 3:10

[@mcr0741]

@@MustakimAlMahdi I see what you did there...

[@saddad6601]

i thought i recognized him from somewhere.

[@bangermccrusher]

Best comment ever

[@pancon5]

@@MustakimAlMahdi hahaha

[@mrfweeter]

He's the only guy allowed to bring an acoustic out at a party

[@2911sagar]

and Mayer himself.

[@russellmasc]

He will still get a request to play Wonderwall

[@MickZarco]

What about Rodrigo & Gabriela?

[@MrMacGaunaa]

I'd allow Tommy Emmanuel to do that too!

[@jortepap]

@@MrMacGaunaa seeing Tommy Emmanuel tomorrow here in Groningen :) :) can't wait

[@robertcornwell9510]

Mike is the only guitarist I know that can make Mayer’s music even better

[@GeorgeNashMusic]

Slow Dancing in a Boining Room. Featuring acoustic guitar Jesus and electric guitar Jesus!

[@GeorgeNashMusic]

Also loved the sound of this dude! Probably the only percussive fingerstyle guitarist to go into standard tuning haha

[@bluesyace9564]

GeorgeNash Lol

[@mainardpascual8786]

Sorry man, Guthrie Govan is electric guitar jesus :(

[@GeorgeNashMusic]

Gotta give him a listen then :) Anything you recommend?

[@PachuauZ]

GeorgeNash it all depends on yiur taste. Waves, sevens, bad asteroid, erotic cakes (search for The Aristocrats, its Guthrie Govan's Band)

[@mikedawesofficial]

Cheers for another wonderful year everyone, you are all lovely. I'll be releasing a lot more videos next year so make sure to subscribe to this channel if you haven't. Happy new year

[@sheldonwilliamshalladay6868]

mikedawesofficial and to you as well my friend. Love the energy you bring to this world. Many blessings I wish your way.

[@TeariiDeflesselle]

Man that was absolutely gorgeous thank you ,cheers from Tahiti island !

[@washyourhead]

Saw this a few years ago and found out I'm seeing you in Berkeley in a few weeks! Please play this :D Much feels!

[@rebeccaenglish4219]

You are a phenomenal musician, keep up the good work!!

[@anweshdahal1324]

It's 2020

[@scramblendan]

KZbin needs a "I FLIPPING LOVE THIS SHIT" button, Yes?

[@Showmetheevidence-]

I hope John Mayer personally calls you to say thanks! That was simply perfect.

[@nemesis0217]

I just hope he have a look of this video!

[@noah.raquel]

UUUUUGHHHH THAT WAS SOOOO GOOOOOOD

[@blaazebooth9946]

I hope John Mayer sees this

[@AleksandarStanojkovic]

they should put it up on instagram then, he often searches his name on instagram

[@gmcd2816]

He won't

[@bluesyace9564]

Blaaze Booth He probably will.

[@menukamunasinghe6018]

Aleksandar Stanojkovic he actually said he does it all the time

[@CarterSlade22]

what are we waiting for?! LETS HELP THIS GUY GET THE RECOGNITION HE DESERVE!

[@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

[@Showmetheevidence-]

I hope John Mayer personally calls you to say thanks! That was simply perfect.

[@kevinsweeney2979]

Wow. Living tge yurt life after the pandemic off grid and I swear you just warmed my lady and I up with no Generator. Thank you !

[@ivbeenused21]

Post show for SURE 😂😂💯💯👍🏼👍🏼

[@kaungmyatko7361]

The low end on MIke's guitar is insane

[@teardropsonmyfallen]

That electric guitar was unreal. What an improv

[@thefreyfactor442]

Why am I just now finding out about Mike Dawes. He is an absolutely amazing talent. So technical but making it look effortless. Again.. Amazing.

[@Motozarddd]

The Frey Factor imagine how I feel now a year after this comment was posted.

[@serenading_beast853]

The Motozard Exactly

[@IrishAndy85]

John Mayer needs to see this... it's better than the original...pure epic and wonderful talent man. Well.done

[@iamtheking9418]

I’m 4 hours in to a pretty amazing trip and I can tell you this may be the most perfect song ever created

[@lenny3804]

Based af

[@melwynz]

Dawesome!!!!!!!!

[@bw4500]

My eyes actually began watering to this. I haven't cried in many years. But my eyes welled up a little. Really beautiful vibes.

[@rsflores2]

If your listening this song through your laptop speakers, stop, find good headphones, and enjoy the sound of heaven this man creates. Seriously every detail counts.

[@yogajesaytarigan8380]

yeah

[@dr4gonfire]

dont worry i just got new ones and i never let them hear me anything than this!

[@fl6stringer]

Pair of KRK Rokit 6 here...

[@okvltism]

Audio technica here

[@tntcart]

Grado

[@brinkum948]

Today is a beautiful day! I stumbled upon what for has to be the greatest guitar player on the planet! Thanks!!!

[@briankarr4257]

How’d you get so fantastic? I’m a 40 year dedicated guitar player. And now a full time artist/oil painter. You make my heart soar.

[@matthewcrissall]

So glad to find someone that actually likes a mixture of knowing what good music is. e.g. Metallica and John Mayer. They are completely different genres of music but are both REAL music. I hate people that say "oh John Mayer sucks and is gay, Metallica are the best!!!" or vice versa. Don't understand how some people can live with only enjoying ONE type/genre of music...

[@johng2880]

John Mayer's body of work stands out so much nowadays because so much of his work embraces the '70s ethos. Great singer, songwriter, and incredible guitar skills, but more important ...... taste.

[@CoachAWC]

Matt Crissall totally agree with you

[@Retrograde6]

Amazing music is amazing music, regardless of genre. I just love great guitar playing.

[@divyamgautam1407]

I'm 15 and I agree.

[@MirojTuladhar]

So true.. music has no boundaries after all!

[@TheArenaBruno]

Here I am standing up, with my phones on, applauding in front of my PC. Amazing work!

[@forester057]

Bruno Arena Tell the boss it was a really good sales call or whatever people in offices do.

[@bbdragonemoji420]

peace

[@bbdragonemoji420]

🌙✌️

[@radenpanji767]

Even mayer will proud of you dude

[@vitorlima4014]

Thats pure art..john should see this

[@ArtemMironenko]

Mike, you're magician. You know about it?

[@madiimad]

Indeed!

[@maxbespalov]

кайф

[@gretawilliams8799]

Artem Mironenko ALEXANDER MISKO is his Dad.

[@Nobody-hc1rw]

You're a wizard Mike.

[@user-nw9lx9xr4b]

Артём, правильнее будет Do you know about it

[@joshuacarrig9370]

Man this is unbelievable. Takes real dedication to learn to play like that. Amazing

[@TheRaddish1]

Just saw Mike Dawes last night, for the first of what is hopefully many times. No intention to be unfair, but after the passing of Michael Hedges, there have been many good players, but for me none who expressed musicality and emotion as did Hedges. Dawes, IMHO is in that class. He performed as host and collaborator in an international guitar jam at the San Jose Jazz Winterfest 2020. Also tasty were his duets with other artists, as he also knows how to gracefully complement and feature the other artists. Cenk Edogan from Turkey, who plays a fretless guitar was also excellent! Dawes let slip that he is going to be doing a project later this year with Tommy Immanuel, and one other player (who's name I forgot). Good stuff!

[@thepetesmith]

Good call on Hedges - really the only artist close to Dawes

[@DudeWheresMyTom]

Incredible, if anyone fancies tabbing out Nick's part I will shower you with compliments and praise

[@JohnBoulding]

One of Mayers best tunes, masterfully covered

[@Crazelord91]

The people disliking this must either really just hate music or mad that their girl's left them after watching this video since they can't do anything as impressive as this man

[@nicholasfornshell7362]

Arguably the best acoustic guitarist and best electric guitarist in one video.

[@DirtBikes_MathGarden]

Nicholas Fornshell sorry but no, I don't think one could logically make that argument. Both very talented musicians, undoubtedly, but not the best. Then again, that's just an opinion. Cheers

[@nicholasfornshell7362]

Tommy Ashworth That's why I said "arguably the best" not "they are the best".

[@DirtBikes_MathGarden]

Nicholas Fornshell and that's why I said "I don't think anyone could logically make that argument." I'm denying that it's even an arguable point.

[@nkjk72]

I don't care if they are. The music is awesome, that is all that counts.

[@joshd7438]

lol.

[@bobbycobbler1598]

Nick hits some magic notes right around 3:18/3:19 when he walks that arrpeggio down :) Wish my brain worked/voiced like that.

[@Alkhiman]

Couldn't agree more, that solo was just amazing.

[@mikedawesofficial]

Thanks for the

[@EL34]

This is incredible. I found you from Nick's demo with Mesa. I'll be buying both of your albums and following now.

[@tylerthompson872]

Tour the US and hit Salt Lake City!!

[@rachaelkp]

You’d be solid gig booked in Chicago. Sending your work around... Titanium...sick!

[@MrMarhelo10]

Mike! Loved your cover! Mayer has some amazzzing songs that with your magic you should also try. "Assassin" wolud be awsome. Big hug from Argentina!

[@EpicDJTime]

mikedawesofficial Any information if and when you'll ever be in the west coast of the United States?

[@EggBear]

I really needed to hear this tonight...so many good tears flowing...you've made this small person incredibly happy, thankyou so much for doing what you do, and sharing yourself with us. 💜

[@marcuswong3233]

My favourite fingerstyle guitarist covering a song by my favourite singer/guitarist. I couldn't ask for more

[@sean_tristan31]

forgive me for my ignorance, but does he sing too? :)

[@marcuswong3233]

Sean Tristan Francisco John Mayer does. Mike Dawes doesn't hahah

[@sean_tristan31]

oh im sorry XD hahah didnt read your comment correctly haha thought you were talking about Mike Dawes haha anyway, John Mayer's great ^_^ cool dude

[@marcuswong3233]

Sean Tristan Francisco 😋😋

[@Robertt144]

From the beginning I was already interested what he would do on 01:59, totally killed it

[@bidyutdatta5042]

He is Mike Dawes!!

[@EvaWorold]

Я слушаю это, уже тысячу раз и каждый раз ,ловлю восторг от тебя и твоей музыки💝

[@anthonywebb8967]

That was some amazing playing by the always awesome Mike Dawes. Nick Johnston's solo added a nice touch as well. ...Can't wait to listen to Mike's entire ERA album!

[@HYUGE]

my mouth was open all the time while watching this and I noticed when saliva fall on my hand....lol....seriously I was lost in this beautiful thing...pleasure to listen you two guys and NICK JOHNSTON is my fav Guy and Now mike Daws tooo...seriously...its hard to find good music these days....Producers and music directors suck these days,,.....ONLY PLAYERS are saving this for thing....and one more thing.......GOOSEBUMPS WHEN THE REVERB KICKS IN>>>>SO MAGICAL

[@mukunchettri4927]

I am never get bored from this beautiful masterpiece🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@c0784]

Shaggy using 0.1% of his power to play this epic piece

[@bluesyace9564]

My favorite song of my favorite guitarist played by my other favorite guitarists This is the cure to cancer

[@jonathantaylor33]

I wish!!!

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[@richardschwarz7907]

Two monsters of the new generation paying tribute to another monster. Thank you guys for sharing such a good tune!

[@marioberam3277]

This guy always kills it, doesn't matter what song

[@jorgemidencearauz1232]

I feel the vibe of this song, this is hauntingly magnificent, words can't describe such a beauty piece. 🙂

[@alvarobaigorri6191]

John Mayer need to hear this! Men your amazing. I love the song and the usual way you play it. Congratulations!

[@eugeniotuorto]

3:07 great artistic take, his hair bouncing fits perfectly to that moment in the song...

[@bobbythecajun7869]

The production here is magnificent

[@pawedobrowolski788]

There is not words would can describe how amazing your talent is, this cover is just incredible, I wish someday I will be able to play this song just like you do this!

[@execdd17]

This is yet another spectacular work from Mike Dawes. I've become a huge fan!

[@seanc.5310]

I find myself listening to this man play and everytime thinking there is a band or backing track and then realizing it's all him and he can do it live just as well. #respect

[@qall84]

If only the wind could have been a little stronger that day... Nice Tune!

[@manishmanbert8592]

This is beautiful. And when "we're going down..." started, it took the song to a whole new level. Amazing

[@scottbarnett7912]

I love the way he plays percussion on it also. But he also is playing lead, rythym, bass...some people just got it. If I could play like that(but in my own style) I'd NEVER talk again. For what?

[@jimvickers381]

It's such a beautiful thing when the playing the instrument seems to be a natural extension of someone's very being. Listening to this on a rainy morning brought such a feeling of ease and peace ✌️

[@Sokusensokketsu]

Started the video and only saw the title as far as Slow Dancing then there's denim and hair and a Nick Johnston to the face. So glad you guys collaborated.

Great video, great sound, as usual! You always bringing the best measure of feeling and technique!

[@AnWyMyles]

Roberth Araújo So good, sorry if my comment lookes like a replica to yours. Haha just read yours the second I finished mine :D

[@Dhmartinus]

Araújo

[@amabilereis5810]

Ah, cara! Suas mãos deslizam como um surfista na água, os dedos são rapidos como um carro de corrida em alta velocidade e precisão nas curvas. E o amor a música, bom, esse eu nem consigo descrever, eu simplesmente sinto!

[@ronlitz9055]

Its not about how fast you play, it's what you play. Stunning song and presentation.

[@dennisaguilar835]

The freedom of soul in this video is TOO DAMN HIGH!

[@MrMacGaunaa]

Damn! This pure magic. And Nick's solo adds so beautifully to it. Two of my favourite musicians showing how to do a real respectful cover of a fantastic song. I love it, and listen to it on a daily basis! (Mike: A thing on my bucket list is to have Mateus Asato's playing supplement your playing on something...)

[@JustinWangGuitar]

I love this so much!

[@stevek4928]

charmed beyond belief - I got no words

[@samratbomjan3690]

John Mayer should watch THIS!!! I mean seriously!???? You're great Mike Dawes!

[@marcellolimamartins7753]

eu ja vi esse vídeo varias vezes e não enjoa de tão bom, toca muito mesmo.

[@christiancotie4189]

Damn dude first “Somebody That I Used to Know”, now this? You are a legend. Keep up the good work. 👍🏻

[@phytochrome8704]

I'd love to see the kind of insanity Mike Dawes and Ernesto Shnack can belt out.

[@amandaladeia615]

Is it normal to cry watching this? I'm amazed.

[@petterisariola]

[@bijaypod72]

Love from Nepal bro, Huge fan

[@achimwitcoustic9585]

One of the best songs Mayer has written. Stunning performance. Musicality A++

[@lavemrai6880]

It must be fun to jam alone when you're THE WHOLE BAND!!

[@AnWyMyles]

So good! Like your playing alot, both technically but most important the feeling is there :)

[@kneeedeep5536]

You're blowing my mind man. I really need this today. This I can believe in.

[@stringhucker]

I've seen my fill of acoustic finger style covers and arrangements and I have to say, this stands above the crowd. Beautiful.

[@cbasiletti7441]

i feel JM does covers better than the orginals, and i always feel that no one could ever cover JM, but you Sir proved me wrong. Beautiful

[@Polyfusia]

You're extremely talented. I got into Michael Hedges for similar sounds. He'd probably have given you a thumbs up. Any chance of a cover? Ragamuffin perhaps. Lots of percussive bits to that song.

[@izaacozborne5527]

how have i not seen this yet !!!! mike dawes and nick johnston these guys are my two faves

[@chainmailstud]

Wow! What a great composition of that tune. Amazing work.

[@devastatedwarrior1146]

If this were a food, it would be the most perfect filet, perfectly slow cooked and then sliced with a samauri sharp knife

[@Denovis]

Well, beginner guitarists want to play like Slash, Petrucci, Hendrix, Mayer or Clapton. Fuck them big stars. I want to play like Mike Dawes.

[@bidyutdatta5042]

Same

[@andrewr5159]

This man is god level

[@GabrielNardinMusic]

I guarantee that if you manage to play anything closer to what Mike plays, you will have at least half or your way to play like most of the other big names you threw already covered.

[@sunrisestudiomd]

What a joy to play this song with you in Florida! I'll be eating baked beans for breakfast...PEACE to you, Mike!

[@alizulkifalahmed9315]

Mike and Nick never fail to impress. Amazing musicians.

[@mathiasrjacobsen]

Shaggy is that you ?

[@lindell26]

Zoinks!

[@ohheylads]

Instead of using 100% of his power, he split himself into half

[@MADMAXSPITSTOP]

Is there anywhere to get accurate tabs for you mike? Love it!

[@mikedawesofficial]

Description, and yes ;)

[@MADMAXSPITSTOP]

Cheers mike! :D

[@chakibhanimouhoubi]

Very well done...

[@jennifernguyen1836]

So lovely!

[@jonathanschubert9052]

Love that guitar!!

[@mgmcgregorross69]

i just threw my guitar away

[@sherihjordan]

Ross McGregor 😂

[@zainiahmad9406]

I just threw myself with my guitar 😂

[@EL34]

Facts.

[@TOMCHANTVFX]

The best lesson you could learn: Pick it back up ;)

[@shashiniraj2282]

You should have given to someone.....like me

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What kind of guitar is that Someone tell me

[@_jojo11]

a damn awesome one

[@BenENggs]

It's a Benjamin guitars custom I believe

[@phyfts]

it's an acoustic guitar

[@AnotherJoe]

I believe it is a guitar from www.cuntz-guitars.de/index.php

[@apbosh1]

Ted Rakers cuntz make some nice guitars

[@NakamaLion]

Woaaa! Beautiful!

[@AJ.Rafael]

A god amongst men.

[@arunkumar-mb3tp]

@mikedawesofficial i can't afford any lesson and tutorial mate please teach me and i am in debt for all the life i got help me..... i wanna play fingerstyle so bad please mike please

[@Boomtrooper]

Just had an email from JamPlay - they are hosting a masterclass course with Mike Dawes - you might wanna have a look.... www.jamplay.com/guitar-lessons/mike-dawes

[@arunkumar-mb3tp]

thank u much for replying mate although don't have money for this still thanks a lot :-)

[@EpicDJTime]

arun kumar I was in a similar situations few years ago. I know this doesn't solve your issue but I hope it helps. Obviously ALOT of practice is what you'll need. Alot of the older fingerstyle guitar songs on Candyrat are a straight on camera view. Find a song, the tuning and just repeatedly watch the video and try to adjust finger placement with the sounds your hearing. I've learned quite a few chunks and some full songs over the years doing this. I hope this helps at least a little bit

[@arunkumar-mb3tp]

oh you are so kind mate... thank u so much :-) could u also suggest me some easy songs ? :-)

[@mugtheif]

Heyo, check out Tam Lu. He does fingerstyle covers of anime music, and provides free tabs. Kirameki is a good one to start with, just take it slow. After that, look at Callum Graham; he has a several, very good tutorials up. They're pretty complex, but he breaks them down into easily manageable pieces, if you're willing to take your time with it.

[@bigmac51290]

Nick seemed a little lost at the beginning of his solo.

[@chicken6111]

I like it. He's usually good for a couple mind-bending hybrid and legato runs, but he really let this one breathe. I thought it was beautiful.

[@JMcKaySV]

chicken6111 it's fuckin hard to solo to tbf.

[@gman2point0]

@chicken6111 agreed! I just started seeing his name but I could definitely appreciate the space he put in the solo.

[@SlashRfnR]

I think it was an improv, like off the top of his head. It sounded natural though.

[@richardfreeman9328]

I didn't feel that way at all, it was straight up the pentatonic scale - I think he tastefully entered the solo, especially the slide/vibrato on 3:16-3:18, sounds like butter melting if there was a sound for that!

[@in2itradio]

You my good sir have such a talent and a style all your own, I am blessed to have found you on here. I enjoyed listing to you play this. Keep up the good work.

[@nshaf9630]

Mesmerizing...always a joy to watch you play man!

[@thiagoavelino3334]

when the cover surpasses the original 🖒🖒🖒

[@MotoJB]

Agreed on the music...except let's hear him sing while he's playing. ;)

[@KP-rz6pf]

@@MotoJB He dont have to sing, his guitar does it for him.

[@MotoJB]

@@KP-rz6pf Gee, ok. The fact that this is a cover of a John Mayer song (with vocals), kind of went right over your head didn't it. ;) The guitar rendition here is certainly better but try playing it as well as Mayer does, while singing (as well as John does). That's the point.

[@KP-rz6pf]

@@MotoJB It didn't went over my head, I know very well about the original song but am just saying the way he puts vocal melodies in his guitar I would chose that over the original vocals anytime, just my opinion.

[@MotoJB]

@@KP-rz6pf "Vocal melodies in his guitar" cannot replace...um...actual vocals. I like both but one can't replace nor even truly compare one to another. There are two different approaches going on here.

[@cwsspot]

I've enjoyed playing that song for years.. it's the kind you can change up and make your own and never get bored with..Mike never gets old to watch and hear either. Right there with Andy McKee and Antoine Dufour.

[@bestdefinition]

Amazing! Beautiful

[@anitharastogi2079]

Those delays and reverb tails are used so well ❤️