OASIS: The Top 5 Noel Guitar Solos on Be Here Now (+tab)

Join me to go through Noel Gallagher's greatest guitar moments on Oasis' third album, Be Here Now.
Dedicated to Chris Buck, in recognition of his new video on Noel Gallagher 😉
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Many thanks, JH.

[@ChrisBuckGuitar]

Cheers for the dedication James! 😉 All joking aside, as I said in my message, I'm sincerely sorry that my video was so close to yours - I can honestly say it wasn't intentional but in retrospect, it seems probable that I've seen yours at some point in the last few years and subconsciously absorbed it so when it came to quickly putting that video together on the day it went live, I covered some of the same ground! I'm of course more than happy to remove my video if you wish! 🙂 I've been on the receiving end of _inspired_ videos and recordings and certainly wouldn't want to step on any toes! All the best, Chris

[@JamesHargreavesGuitar]

No worries Chris - leave it up mate. Alls well now that we've talked. Keep playing that guitar. JH

[@DavidRFIT]

Cue Noel insulting both of you in 3, 2, 1... Well it would be awesome :)

[@theoasisreunion]

I was thinking it could be some kind of ‘bit’ where you were Standing On The Shoulder of giants, or being ‘inspired’ like Noel. Weve Had literally thousands of people commenting on Noel playing the cigarettes & alcohol riff last week saying “TRex rip off” - as if they are the first person to comment and realise this, in 2023.😂

[@MrNeilltupman]

As I'm sure you both know, it was TPS that finally slotted the last jigsaw piece into place during last week's in-depth Noel gear video :) Kudos to all of you though for keeping toys in prams 😅

[@richardgardner8503]

More importantly though, in the name of resurrecting Rock ‘n’ Roll, what do you think of Naughty Juice?

[@ohnesorgen4642]

"I Hope, I Think, I Know" is so underrated. The other month I heard it in a Five Guys here in the US, which was really weird.

[@connor9568]

It was a single in the US wasn’t it?

[@ohnesorgen4642]

@@connor9568 Apparently it was, though only as a promotional single and not for actual sale. Had no idea.

[@louisnewton4292]

Five guys always has pretty amazing music.

[@aaron-jeffreyrincon9438]

That makes me want to get "Five Guys" right now

[@aidanquinlan7990]

I heard Lyla in a Chickies N Pete’s once which was kinda unexpected. They have a great radio

[@SuperDavidGnomo]

Fade in Out live is outstanding.

[@nez9751]

Gmex 97 was the best I’d seen., definitely one of my fave oasis live songs.

[@glennaldosf]

Isn't that Johnny Depp?

[@danwillan-vasey1984]

@@glennaldosf it was indeed

[@danwillan-vasey1984]

Definitely the most underrated oasis song

[@gavinmillar461]

Johnny is definitely playing a lot on fading out. ☑️

[@mattj376]

glad to see magic pie getting some recognition..one of my favourite solos/bits of music ever

[@doctornov7]

Magic Pie is undoubtedly one of the best songs he did. The ending section is a delectable medley of musical splendour.

[@threedog14]

The Johnny Depp solo in Fade In Out is so underrated, I have to say thats my favorite solo in the album, you described it best with magic pie, just psychedelic madness.

[@EddieG1888]

James, James, James....a video on solos of Noel Gallagher and the thumbnail is a FENDER headstock?!?!?😜 Oh, and Chris Buck is a PHENOMENAL guitarist, by far the best young guitarist coming out of the UK today. When the likes of Slash are raving about you, you know you're on the right track.

[@tejasjayaraman]

Whole new appreciation for Magic Pie! Noel’s style of solos and fills always added an entire dimension to their tracks which has dried up since BHN. He underrates his guitar playing.😢

[@davidgray4855]

Be here now was an outstanding album.. not a weak song … love your content James

[@danrandall3302]

Gotta love the work you do for us Oasis fans mate! ❤

[@julianditchburn7519]

I love the way you continually give it to Be Here Now. I think it is a great album. The album that followed Morning Glory was always going to be a step down. But that doesn’t mean that it is a bad album

[@delgertsogtamar7299]

Thanks for the hard work! Brilliant!!

[@RobertHutchinson398]

I think this would be a great series on the channel. Always love to see guitar content. I'm assuming you've watched Noels interview on That Pedal Show. Its an amazing watch.

[@matthewrobinson7265]

Ha! Nicely done, James. That video came up on my feed the other week and I just thought to myself "I'm sure James Hargreaves did an in depth video on this ages ago..."

[@MrZanna87it]

Great work!!!

[@phjones01]

Wow, nice work. You did a great job with those drums too!

[@alainsemaine9897]

It’s gettin better (man)!! - love this track so much!

[@SevernSteam]

Great vid James! It would be awesome to see a breakdown of John Squire’s Champagne solos for Knebworth 96 & 22! They are both impressive yet very unique from each other!

[@aliidris5843]

Be Here Now is my first Oasis album, so it has a special place in my heart. Magic Pie is my favorite song off the album, it just sounds so epic.

[@gerrytheleper6604]

The way you incorporate the tabs over the videos is great. More please!

[@charliebrogan1141]

Lovely crisp guitar work, great vid.

[@JamesHargreavesGuitar]

Thanks 👍👍

[@jrcowie57]

Been wathing all ur stuff this last year-brilliant mate-were all still mad for it-keep it up mate-ur a brilliant guitarist-never noticed u were left handed till i watched this video!!!-from the north of scotland thanks

[@JamesHargreavesGuitar]

Cheers! Not actually left handed, just trying I’m out the camera ‘mirrored’ Probably should have done that on a non guitar video lol

[@gavinmillar461]

Don’t go away is a classic also. Especially now we now about the Real People background. Great work boys. ✌️👍✌️

[@ljbarstow]

James, Your videos NEVER disappoint. Thank you! Your fan from Boston, USA - New England! PS: Got tix for Noel in Boston 15 July. Saw Liam at Greek Theatre in 2018, where Noel just played, my West Coast holiday wrapped around Liam's show--cuz he wasn't coming East.

[@richfromtheligerz4922]

Great stuff James! ❤ And i Love magic pie

[@gavinmillar461]

It’s getting better man is a quality track. ☑️

[@Polygonal_Sprite]

Having been 14 when Be Here Now came out and my first real exposure to Oasis (and rock music in general) it will always hold a special place for me. I also love SotSoG as I waited what felt like 10 years for it after becoming obsessed with them post the Be Here Now hype. Turns out it was less than a three year gap lol.

[@MaquiladoraIII]

It's random that I only got to Chris Buck this week after seeing him play the Purple Rain solo live, but on happening on his 'secret' chord video, I thought: hang on a minute?

[@conormccolgan4758]

The it’s getting better (man!!) solo is one of my favourites to play

[@BustedShutter]

Love these kinds of videos James. Thank you for posting. Any chance you would take a stab at transcribing some of his solos from specific live performances? The extended ending to Champagne Supernova comes to mind from any of his gigs as well as the Fade/In Out performance from the GMEX gig. Thanks again....cheers!

[@michelepietrantuono7021]

magic pie live solo is great too..Great video as usual..thanx

[@nyecran]

Great Album In my opinion and really was a great album to finish the 90s!

[@joakimwermelin4200]

This is the best KZbin channel in the history of mankind

[@3XATHAT]

Fantastic Economy of Movement !!! Great Analysis...Cheers AAA

[@aarphotos5]

Great video as usual! Wondering if you could do a video on the Lock All The Doors 1992 demo working out the lead guitar since there are no tabs online 🎸

[@bodg2093]

Just as Noel is the magpie of indie rock music, Chris Buck becomes the magpie of indie rock youtube videos…a poetic continuation - Noel would be proud. James understands how The Real People felt. If this goes to court, Chris uses Ed Shearan’s ‘chord sequence defence’ that there’s only so many musical analysis video combinations, so they’re bound to duplicate!

[@ehsimeserve8324]

I would love to know what are Chris Buck's favourite solos on this album 😂

[@MegaXjoel]

Love Chris Buck

[@harrysingh2960]

Stand by me , although a simple and pretty short solo is still a great solo and adds so much to the song!

[@lucaboban]

Can't agree more! And magic pie's solo is my favourite too!

[@smarterray]

When I saw his video, I was like... this *was* solved, by Mr. Hargreaves. It's just further confirmed with Noel's gear video. Good job James.

[@smitcher]

Cheers James. Did you see Noel play the secret chord on That Pedal Show interview recently... their eyes lit up when he played that chord!

[@leonardoleo3561]

good good job!

[@Wearethewingmakers]

I hope i think i know is so underrated its unreal, an absolutely amazing song.

[@NoelG702]

Great video. I wish I could read guitar tabs for solo's. After 20 plus years, i still can't really play a solo by looking at the tab only. All those numbers hurt my brain. It's a shame they never played I Hope I Think I Know live, it's such a good song. Maybe Liam will play it live someday. I love Magic Pie, the live version is really good.

[@travingo3750]

My favourite album

[@lobo_paul]

I couldn't agree more about My magic pie... What the heck Noel stopped performing it live? 😢 The few over youtube are just 🔝. I don't know how to explain myself, would say that the whole thing it's more than a song.. Anyway thanks for another video gem James! PD: They could stop Liar and Noel Gallagher talking overthere and reedit this massive album propper recorded. Even they hasn't to see each other to make us happy 🤔😂

[@robsol123]

Be Here Now is without question my favourite oasis album - for me it was such an amazing time - cheers James! 😎😎👍👍🎶🎶

[@キラキラくりくり頭]

That's surprising.

[@robsol123]

@@キラキラくりくり頭 a lot of oasis fans over the years I’ve seen think it’s their best album - Noel hates it I know - for me it’s a complete absolute masterpiece 😎👍🎶🎶

[@dave-jk6en]

Shame Noel doesn’t write or perform solos these days. He even said in recent interviews that he ‘outsources’ the solos. I know he pretty much stays in the pentatonic scale, but I’ve always liked his solos. Enjoyed this vid

[@CraigABuchanan]

Nothing to say about the video that was released last week by That Pedal Show with Noel on it? All the Oasis fans were talking about it within 24 hours.

[@joeterzio7175]

That's where Chris Buck verified the chord and gave That Pedal Show credit for it. I'm surprised that James didn't mention it. Yes, it was a great show. I don't play guitar and was still fascinated by it.

[@lizardlordlordoflizards5096]

Great vid, James. I think u def chose the best 5 guitar solos - and yes MP is an awesome song. If u read this, may I just ask your opinion on the song ' Be Here Now'? I personally would love to have seen it released as a single, I think it is one of the more 'radio friendly' songs off that album. Actually, I wish he had done a reworked version like he did for the song DYKWIM.

[@ringoscheithauer1199]

In my opinion Noel has a great sense for melodies and chords. However, I always think he just experimented with cords without knowing what he was doing and just judging by the sound. Which, I think, is a completely appropriate way to do it. As for his soloing it is very much the same. He is definitely not the best guitar player but one of the best song writers. You have loads of really technical guitarists around these days, but not a lot that can write good songs any more. Just my opinion. I really love this channel! I love Oasis music. 😊

[@TheStrongBoyz19]

Awesome video with your outstanding talent as a guitarist. As much as Be Here Now is a loud album in itself, I think there were some of the last great moments when Noel was actually doing lead in the most effective and rhythmic ways when the band were progressing. Btw, is it me or the video looks reversed from your room to your guitar playing shots? Nevertheless it's brilliant to see another great guitar video on your channel.

[@kchudzik]

Magic Pie solo on the album was drowned out by the backing vocals and therefore very unimpressive but live versions were totally erm magical so I can agree on that one with you

[@captainblimp4133]

It's Gettin Better Man

[@garycorfield7312]

Love Magic Pie , takes me back to 97 more than any other of the album

[@raoulduke344]

There's an error on I Hope I Think, I Know, James. The second "page" of the tabs should be written as the D string, not the G (or, at least, you're playing the D string). the "17-17-17 16-16-16 14-14-14 12-12-12" are on the D, if anyone is confused a bit. Thanks for posting these solos, regardless, mate (everyone makes mistakes).

[@conormccolgan4758]

🤓

[@JamesHargreavesGuitar]

Ahhhhhh I always mess up one line!!! Well spotted. Should be on the D. Whoops

[@steviemac8075]

Magic Pie Fantastic track. It was when they met Ian Brown at the studio of an evening 🥴💨

[@razumijinatreides4691]

THE MAGIC PIE SOLO IS ABSOLUTELY GREAT! I'm glad that i'm not the only one thinking that. To me that song it's the best part of Be Here Now! Yeah the lyrics are pretty dumb, but it's a great song in general , with an epic sound and tone.

[@thefrontrank2006]

I always stick this album in n in the dressing room before a gig… proper belting

[@alexkerr5804]

my personal fave is the outro solo Noel plays on It's gettin better man live at air studios london

[@peterwinter3515]

I love Be Here Now, and Magic Pie is a great song

[@djangocesttout2900]

Magic pie is obviusly one of the greatest song of Oasis, I agree !!

[@timcooke9131]

I always thought the live outro when they did all around the world was amazing!!

[@samueljweston]

Yeah we all spotted that “solved” video James - what a great idea.

[@harrystone3802]

Hi James, seeing as though you're a Stone Roses and John Squire fan, is there any chance you could create a tab for I Wanna Be Adored? I can't find a single tutorial on KZbin where the guitar is correctly transcribed. Your Slide Away video was perfect, so I'd love to see a similar video for this Stone Roses song.

[@tomklopp4691]

I hope I think I know....what a tune, also it's getting better now!! 100% bangers!

[@britman1966]

Be interested to see your take on the new version of Live Forever solo played by Gem on the current Flying Birds tour.

[@alexhigh6907]

Love magic pie. So underrated

[@theblurredcrusade.2557]

I hope I think I know is my favorite Oasis song ever, along with Slide Away 🤗💞😘

[@jrcowie57]

Unbelievable how simialar noels solos are-bonus for the tab

[@doctorrobert1339]

I don't care what anybody says, Magic Pie is brilliant and the live version at the Hammerstein Ballroom is massive. Someone else mentioned already but Fade In-Out live is also pretty unique because Noel never played anything quite like that intro solo ever again.

[@tallowmangaa7884]

I always loved magic pie

[@jonasrmb01]

James regarding your Council Skies video have you considered that this record may have parallels to Blood on the Tracks by Bob Dylan? I've noticed it starts kind of the same way, the opening songs are similar in structure and Blood on the Tracks is more or less a seperation album so that might be another parallel

[@englishkiwi3051]

Great video James and you do these solos great justice! Im ambivalent to Magic Pie.... its nowhere near as good as acquiesce, live forever, some.might say etc but nowhere near as bad as songs like I can see a liar, the nature of reality and little james.

[@jonathanward7320]

Fade in out opening from GMEX ‘97

[@Sleepy_I]

Oh God, I've hated Magic Pie since the first time I heard it! Had no idea there was dueling guitar solos in it. Might have to go back and give it a listen.

[@antonioschiavo8589]

Don’t Go Away !!!

[@AgataDDDD]

❤❤❤

[@highlander50]

Can you play the solos from Go Let It Out? Specially that ones that Gem plays in live performances like in Wembley 2000

[@NelsonLalo12]

GUITAR SOLO TABS: 5.- My Big Mouth 3:49 4.- I Hope, I Think, I Know 4:53 3.- D'You Know What I Mean? 6:00 2.- It's Gettin' Better (Man!!) 7:14 1.- Magic Pie 9:20 Enjoy guys. ❤

[@thvamvakoudes]

James you're right about the Zeppelin influence on My Big Mouth. Sort of like The song remains the same phrases.

[@satriaagungkalirasa3587]

James can you do the tab, john squire solo over "Champagne Supernova" Knebworth 1996. That speed part is really confusing.

[@deanoward]

Did you see Noel fail the solo for DLBINA in america. He said he would butcher it in the pedal show interview too. I'm wondering if Gem will start playing it after that gig

[@deanoward]

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[@JamesHargreavesGuitar]

No - but I just did after your message and tweeted it! Laughed my arse off! Thanks for that hahaha

[@luigicirillo8048]

For me, solo on DYWIM finally sounds like should be in live performance of Finsbury Park. That's the sound.

[@bartpitt2991]

Interesting video, where did you hear about the led zeppelin influence? I think it sounds a bit like oasis being influenced by The Stone Roses’ Second Coming

[@AkyovNorthWest]

Georgiarose16 showed us true Oasis fans the DLBIA chord many many years ago before any of the discussion about what it is ever came around

[@polycube868]

I've used his videos to learn several Oasis songs.

[@jesseemullen]

Magic Pie is brilliant. The only Oasis songs that I really think are bad are "Little James" and the studio version of "Fade-In-Out." I even love "(Probably) All In The Mind," which a lot of people seem to think is Liam's worst ever vocal (I love the harmonies with Noel on it, and the "Rain" bassline).

[@dorkbrandon4422]

Even some comments on his vid were saying ' James Hargreaves already did this years ago '

[@digitalfreedomambition8443]

Hi James, (sorry, in my first message I have used the name 'Jim'. I do apologise.) Hope you are doing well! I would really like to thank you for your videos (especially "Slight Return"). Brilliant stuff. I know this is a bit 'off topic' but would you please consider transcribing "Hey Now!", given that all the videos on YT are not very good or don't have a tab to play along with? That would be very appreciated. Thanks and Kind Regards Marco

[@crapmalls]

Oh come on. He literally played it on That Pedal Show. I thought of you when he did it lol

[@Morthwyl]

In my official song book from the 90s - Don't look back in anger 'secret' chord is an A flat dim chord

[@vincewilkes]

Magic Pie is a fantastic song.

[@ianl5753]

Great video, you missed a trick by excluding Fade In-Out though 👍

[@varanasyofficial373]

Magic Pie is an amazing song

[@theyearsshallrun6641]

1) Your playing is great. 2) Your recordings are great. 3) What a shame BHN wasn’t produced with the clarity of WTSMG because both the songs and Noel’s guitar work would get the chance to shiiiiiiine as they should.

[@paninovevo1162]

Morning Glory not really an example for a clear sounding album tho

[@polycube868]

An Oasis album recorded like Nirvana's Nevermind would have been mega.

[@Wayner71]

I love 'Magic Pie' too. I can't understand why it attracts so much hate. It is a psychedelic masterpiece. Maybe it will get its due eventually. Cheers.

[@vincetucci455]

Please do blur next thank you

[@tallowmangaa7884]

Does he not use a capo on do you know want I mean?

[@swedishchefhands9037]

I had always heard that the guitar solo for D'you Know What I mean was a solo recorded and then played backwards for the track... any truth to this??

[@JamesHargreavesGuitar]

You heard right… but wrong song. It was on the Masterplan