Phil X Jams - Hendrix Little Wing 2011

A nice version of "Little Wing" by Phil X recorded at The WAX in Kitchener. Phil X, Daniel Spree, Paul Hoffman. Audio recording and mixing by Todd Farhood. Video and editing by Rocky Nash Films. Camera Operators: Rocky Nash, Jacquie Macri, Dana McMullen and Leslie McMullen.

[@philx1111]

thanks for all the amazing comments, everyone. before i started this song, my buddy Lou who was tech-ing for me and built those ROPPOLI amps handed me that beautiful NASH strat (belongs to my other buddy John) and said, "hey phil, stevie ray vaughn died 21 years ago." and i thought about that and got emotional and this is what came out. i don't think i could repeat it in a quazillion years.

[@bradallen1955]

Yea sometimes in a jam session magical things happen that we can stay up nights and days trying to play it again but it's hard to recreate something as sick as your jam here I feel ya

[@anthonywurst2548]

Thanks for sharing your gift, man.

[@jcavazos7559]

Phil X should be up their with the greats .He is truly a brilliant individual.

[@wolfie316781]

Kicking Ass brother, pure Awesomeness!

[@woodzee7753]

That is such an epic performance! It just fucking oozes emotion.. 🎸 🎤 👑

[@n5yiz]

I've been listening to different versions of this song for 40 years. This has to be in the top 5.

[@KawaTony1964]

+pmoore4321 I've gotta put it an number 1. I like it better than Stevie Ray Vaughan's version. What other 4 have you heard that are competitive with it?

[@fullmoon7192]

*@ pmoore4321* `````````````````````````` How about *Jimmie H* No.1, *Phil X* No.2, and the rest of the world in whatever order you wish...

[@HenryMittnacht]

+1!

[@chilla16vert]

1 JH 2 SRV 3 PX

[@Aniki82]

well i think he scored number one with that solo ^^ And that mean a hell lot considering his elders

[@bigredpc7259]

They say a guitar player’s unique tone comes from their hands, but that’s only half true; the other half comes from their heart and soul. I know this because I FELT it in my heart and soul. Phil X: you keep it real and play what you feel because it works man, it just works. Thank you

[@t-bone517]

My God I'm late to the party, the most incredible performance ever thank u phil

[@Last_one_before_I_go]

Dear God, give me 20% of this guys skills....

[@soofitnsexy]

ok …I have done so…now go into the world and ROCK

[@joshualessore7652]

Rocco Astoria now go my son and roooooooooooooo- *crosses all America looking for Hollywood...* -oooooooooooooooock

[@vhollund]

Dear God excuse him for he knows not what he is doing with your song

[@markhoskins]

Haha, I know exactly what you mean. Ridiculous isn't it? :P

[@Skelly5962]

@@vhollund It's ok, grandpa. Go get your adult diapers changed because I think your oatmeal is ready.

[@Sonny_AA]

I love how Phil is not afraid to play up to and then past his abilities. Thats what was so great about Jimi Hendrix and Jimmy Page. They didn't fear sliding over the edge and thus greatness was achieved. When you aren't afraid it makes you unpredictable and thats exciting.

[@АлександрСуханов-ъ2г]

I'm sorry but got that SRV part wrong. Just watch SRV Live at El Mocambo and judge for yourself.

[@ToneShapers]

Александр Суханов EXACTLY the example I was thinking of...

[@UcanThnkItuCanDoit]

You are completely incorrect about SRV. Have you watched any of his live performances?

[@plgplgplg]

True dat!

[@dckstrat90]

easily the best cover of this song..Phil nailed it

[@FROGSANDDOGS123]

I'm 15 and have been playing guitar for 3 years. This guy has been a huge inspiration to me.

[@arminmaranga1721]

So much feeling. Best version. Unbelievable

[@stevenjgw9]

Little Wing is now a rock standard that only the top players can seriously have a chance of doing it real justice. I have heard several covers of this piece of Jimi magic and this is the best, the feel, the tone and the restraint. Thank you Phil X.

[@nicktaylor5264]

+stevenjgw9 I'm not sure if "rock" is the word to be honest. I think that's one of the problems with it - that people think it's rock song, and it's more of a lullaby with a mentally loud guitar solo. (I know that babies don't like loud guitar solos, but fuckem. Lullabies are not all about the baby ffs) I've never heard it played properly to be honest - I don't think even Jimi got it right. Everyone over-doodles it. Over-rocks it.

[@PatatoKeftes]

It's a guitarists song that's for sure. So many covers done in completely different ways and 90% of them you can't tell which one you would prefer. Kudos to Phil for such a dynamic performance and my respects to Jimi for such a great platform for generations following to get inspired.

[@SteveGuitar987]

This is incredible, so much passion put into the performance. Hands down the best performance since Hendrix himself.

[@shamonoise]

This is just incredible playing! Every note has its meaning and place in his improvisation.

[@Kutaah]

apart from the sweet child o mine part hahahah i think he was just having fun there

[@fullmoon7192]

*@ James Giardinazzo* `````````````````````````````````` There is nothing wrong with quoting another tune in the improv (when chord progression calls for it). The greatest jazzers have done it million times. Listen to "Cannonball" Adderley solos peppered with funny melodies borrowed from, sometimes, not very Bebop-ish tunes or Charlie Parker compositions written over the chord progression literally borrowed from other songs. It takes genius like *Phil X* to throw quotation into his improve and make it sound like his own. So, back off dude... 🐳

[@Kutaah]

pseudo intellectual

[@fullmetaldan]

this is the best tone Phil has ever had

[@AkisColdplay]

I love this guy... More people must learn about him, he is our biggest chance on keeping this music alive... Thanks phil...

[@nasko0123]

By far the best Little Wing perforamance!!! Phil x is the man!

[@voskresene]

Phil's covers of this song are some of the best I have ever seen.

[@lovebassets868]

Phil is a legit living legend for those who know. A master level musician.

[@Bottomdweller]

That guitar solo is just perfect

[@joshwadsworth5593]

You dont hit every note, but you play with more feeling than most players, one of my fav guitarist out there! You kick serious ass bro!

[@norwegiansniper9713]

Josh Wadsworth Jimmy didn't hit every note either.

[@TheDesertRat31]

It's not about hitting every note. When you hear the notes you want, you go for them. Sometimes you miss them. Listen to Michael Brecker, he was a master and it was common for him to crack notes going for them, usually in the altissimo register. Doesn't matter though, everyone listening knew what he was going for.

[@ka74]

Just goes to show that tone and feel are 1000x more important than overloaded passing notes to sound "fast". Great job!

[@Matchlessdc30]

Best version of little wing since Hendrix. Respect Phil \^^/

[@joseluisgoncalves3894]

and stevie ray voughan is beter

[@Matchlessdc30]

If you were right I would agree with you.

[@elmo696]

This guy truly has talent.

[@mrizziebizzie]

This is just beautiful.. 7 minutes of pure music, created by a master of the electric guitar..

[@bradenwesterhoff]

That tone.....goodness gracious

[@stevieraysmith]

This version still gets me emotional. Everything just came together in this piece. Amazing.

[@kamealex]

OMG. This version is INCREDIBLE. Just amazing.

[@soapboxearth2]

that intro was cool as heck.sorry for my language

[@Mindstrikedojo]

Excellent phil nailed it tones of dynamics tone and feeling

[@AStrangerInTheAlps]

Amazing playing from all. Phil X at his best, having a solid rhythm section makes all the difference in the world.

[@pilchard2000]

Thanks Phil and band , great interpretation , great song done their way , love it.

[@guykristian6809]

Probably the most epic guitar playing I have ever seen I . Have to keep watching it

[@WeCanFlyTogether]

If I have to be honest I like this much more than the original Jimi's version. You're one of the most ten inspiring guitarists I ever listened to and I'm working to learn this song exactly as you do in the video, this is the best solo I've ever heard in 17 years

[@Charlizarate]

True!

[@infowazz]

originals are often superceded. but to write the very first version is quite different.

[@HenryMittnacht]

+1

[@bryangrabowski2307]

Better that Jimi’s version ? Bite your tongue !

[@Aniki82]

Bryan Grabowski, hey bryan do you play guitar ? Do you compose? Phil x solo was absolutely stellar... there is no need to get offended :) Jimi will always remain

[@philx1111]

thanks eric, the story of this performance is that right before i went into it, my buddy Lou (of Roppoli Amps) said, "hey.... Stevie Ray Vaughn died 20 years ago, today" & i felt all this emotion come over me & what you hear here is the result. the funny thing about playing from the heart is that sometimes it's awesome and sometimes it's not. if i try to recreate this performance, i suck. that's why if you see us play for 2 hours and i don't play Little Wing, it's 'cause i wasn't feeling it.

[@TheFirstGroover]

I cry for real. Outstanding.

[@BeareTube]

Excellent photography, superb sound, sensational playing.

[@samgage1]

Gets better every time i watch this!!

[@danslagle4065]

I saw this guy when he was starting out with Powder at a thing called Holbrookfest. I always thought his talent way exceeded that style of music. Glad to see him playing some heartfelt music. Keep on keepin on Phil!!

[@enorbet2]

Kudos Phil and thanks for the upload rocky. This is a very unexpected and sweet surprise. I wasn't familiar with Phil's playing but this has convinced me it's worth my time to check his work out. Expertise AND taste - what a concept :P

[@rockynashfilms]

Our pleasure!

[@hunterjumper5892]

What’s so insane is that I listened to this performance and all I could say is that it was the most original, meaningful, soulful performance ever. Def channeled Jimi and SRV. Jimi’s 5/70 performance of LW at Berkeley used to be my fav performance of this iconic song. Until I saw this. Then I saw Phil X’s note saying even he knew it was a special performance.

[@willymase749]

Great Job on a Classic

[@jonahko]

that one man who can mix sweet child o mine in little wing Phil, you are a rock guitar pioneer

[@michaelluca6004]

Just love Phil....He is the guitar player I wish I could have been, and the version of "Little Wing" I wish I could play. I have been playing guitar for a long while but about 1% of Phils talent. I'm going to give it a shot. Hope I have enough time to pick up and steal some of his technique. If I can play about 25% of this version I will be blessed. I want to play this for my kids before "The Big Day". I'm on borrowed time as I have Cancer. Thank you Rocky and your crew for this wonderful Video. You have a gift as well. I wish I saw this many years ago. Tell Phil thank you for the music from me if you ever see him again. (I'm such a big fan)... Don't believe it when people say you can't take things with you when you finally head towards the light. Music is the one gift that will remain in your soul. GOD bless all of you....

[@rockynashfilms]

Rocky here. Thanks for the "thank you". My camera partner that did all my video work with me (and this video of Little Wing) was Jacquie Macri. It's interesting timing on this particular post (comment), as we just came from the services for "her passing" an hour ago and we are having a nice lunch. She had cancer also like you. She would probably like this post and tell you, "It's a great idea, and you should do it". If she told you in person, you would do it, ha ha, she was inspiring and great. Thanks for the reply and get her done my friend. I'm sorry you're on this cancer journey, she would tell you to treat every day like Christmas.

[@michaelluca6004]

@@rockynashfilms Thank you Rocky. Good advice. Every day like Christmas...She must have been a wonderful lady. Take care my friend.......

[@shaney8275]

I've been listening to this song since 1970 - first Jimi's, then Derek and D's version, and Stevie Ray's later. Truly one of the very best (if not the best) version's of this song ever done. Mr. Phil X - hat's off to your sir, I'm not a musician, but I know tasteful playing when I hear it - and this is amazing. Really. Thank you for sharing. You need to do a live album.

[@Lotrfan99]

Phil X is the man and his guitar reviews are the bomb

[@ThibaultTrehinArisen]

I'm still blown away by this and I've watch the video zillions of times ...

[@bandpassmess]

Feeling it's all about feeling I'm damn near tearing up good job Philx

[@abrooks002]

Wow! That first solo was just beautiful. Amazing performance.

[@eightbars1]

I have never heard a better version of this in my life! Better even than Jimi. Better than anything a studio ever put out. Some mighty tasty licks sprinkled in there, Phil! The greatest improvisation I've ever heard. Amazing! Just amazing! Cheers!

[@patrickjaroch5084]

Blown Away.

[@McDachpappe]

Was about time to drop by once again!Doesn't get old.

[@FearCycle]

The guitar playing here is incredible. Such a great feel/tone. I'm loving how the chords sound.

[@rockynashfilms]

Thanks for the compliments, it is appreciated and thanks for watching.

[@marcosm3392]

man such a fantastic player phil is. glad someone uploaded this to bless my ears with thank you.

[@rockynashfilms]

Phil is a great player and a great person

[@triplesec00]

Hey man. I think it's worth writing a comment. I've looked at this video 1 hundred times and I'm always in the same spirit. Tears close to falling down, damn.. What a play, what a sound ! I've tried several guitars, several amps. If I wasn't sure that fingers do the sound I could have spent a lot of money to reach this sound. Hopefully I know I have a lot of home work to do before investing more :) Again thanks for this pure moment of pleasure !

[@fullmoon7192]

*@ triplesec00* ```````````````````````` I'm truly moved by your comment bro. Your love of the art of playing will pay off one day. You may not find that perfect amp, or reach that perfect sound, but you will be rewarded in one way or another 'cause you're a humble soul, true rarity these days.

[@SidewaysBandLive]

I don't know how many times I have commented on this, but here's another. Apologies... It's just brilliant. Chops, tone, a great amp and great song. Music is, quite possibly, the greatest thing on the planet...

[@marcandrejoannette4853]

He always keep the ora of whatever song he's playing but gives it the Phil X flavor with good taste....a true Maestro!

[@lekkem]

you guys got passion for what you´r doing. Love it!!

[@stringbender57]

Excellent job! Sounds awesome... nice guitar work. Beautiful tone from the Strat and VERY tasty licks. Solid drums and bass.

[@philx1111]

wow! man... you just inspired ME. there are so many amazing stories behind some of these comments that we don't even realize. thanks for sharing yours.

[@Laimonel]

Everything about these videos is just amazing.

[@bentpolski]

Great version Phil! My favorite so far! The bass sounding great too.

[@Daren67]

Mate, I saw this clip bout a year ago & it was the first time I heard Little Wing. Since then I've listened to Jimi, Stevie Ray & a few others & grew to love the song (even learned a basic version myself). Anyway, wanted to say I keep coming back to this clip cos it's unique & a real pleasure to listen to. A beautiful song played beautifully. Nice one Phil, you're a champ! All the best from Australia

[@isaacbarker7221]

Woah... this was just amazing... no words can describe how awesome this is....

[@GuitarVee]

HOLY CRAP! NICE FREAKING WORK, MR. PHIL X! UNDERRATED PLAYER, ONE OF THE GREATS!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@andre.lourenco028]

damn, that intro to the last solo, I TOTALLY FLIPPED OUT, awesome !

[@riseofthefallen301]

this is hands down THE best recording of phil's playing on youtube! thanks for sharing it with the world, rocky!

[@therrebenjamin7546]

Man .... you sound amazing !... go on and live with this passion that you share ... really nice ... I wish you the best ... aie aie aie ma gueule !....

[@optimalix]

This was intense and awesome, you've made the song your own. A definitive favorite.

[@marcofelice2016]

Great feel man!!! THANK YOU for playing and sharing it with us!!

[@tulipenoire369]

best version ever !!!

[@Ramones1234100]

This is why Phil is my favorite guitarist. The 3 T's - Tone, technique, and tastefulness - He's got 'em all. Thanks for the upload.

[@xMrK666]

thank you for the great footage!

[@rodgoodbrand5359]

This video changed my life forever!!!

[@Flo6776]

@philx1111 glad someone recorded it ;) sitting here since 3 hours just this video me and a bottle of wine, and it couldnt get any better. Thanx 4 doing what u do.

[@surflouis1]

This whole set-up is perfect ! Such a great piece of entertainment ! Really fantastic.

[@TheBlock0786]

Incredible all the way around!! Thanks, Phil!

[@MRtodd-8287]

Awesome phill. Your videos and energy inspire me. I have only just stumbled across you and your vids like last week. Love them.

[@manolisko8881]

This made Jimi cry up there...

[@norwegiansniper9713]

AbovePerfect he's technically in hell

[@MikeM-wp3zb]

It made me cry down here. May God bless PhilX and other guitarists another 50 years.

[@brettmorgan9797]

Phil X is one hell of a guitarist or should I say artist this is the shiz nit thats for sure and great filming too I must say cheers and thank you for putting this up for us all to watch and listen too.

[@FixxxerKH202]

excellent Phil X one of my favorites from your wide collection of covers.

[@andrewjeff]

one of the best little wing that i've ever heard in my life!

[@redorrick427]

this is,barre none ,the best version i have ever heard any one do,including Hendrix.Sorry Jimmy.

[@HerbertNicolass]

jimmy would agree too

[@luchadorito]

Eric Gales' renditions included? How about Tibor Tátrai? Don't get me wrong I don't try to prove You wrong or outsmart you, each to his own taste I'm just curious about your opinion on those ones :)

[@TheSecondNature]

Rick Glow before writing a comment like this, which by the way is completely opinable and not as absolute as you put it, you should at least learn to spell Jimi Hendrix's name

[@redorrick427]

It's nothing at all even remotely close to using my Lord and saviors name in vain.It's only James Marshall Hendrix....James Jim Jimi Jimmy.Who are you Mr.Spell check??? Buzz of

[@ponze2007]

The best play version for Little wing is SRV always

[@tat2u65]

Awesome mate... just awesome

[@recsec2777]

Absolutely Great. Nice production, Great Tone and Phil's playing is as always Great.

[@Knobby992]

I love watching your videos! Your such a great guitar player. I cant believe how many songs you know! Thanks for all the great music.

[@padawan9127]

JAYYSSUUSSSS! How am i just hearing this now. Not many come close to SRV and Jimi but this, amazing!

[@007JStewart]

Amazing shots, amazing angles, amazing editing and on top of all that Phil's performing my favourite song with a crystal clear audio...Hands down sir !!! Thanks for the kick-ass vids.

[@Mark-vh7ze]

amazing playing phil as a player my self i am happy to have discovered your playing thank you for the vids

[@coltsuperocean10]

...that is so good!! Phil X is a god! Good work fella!

[@SoiPao4414]

The kit sound is beautiful. Nicely engineered. BAM !

[@bimmerhaj]

Good damm Phil. You stand world class. This is one of the best Jimmy transfer I have ever seen.

[@groovymoon]

You are simply one of the most intuitive guitar players I have ever seen

[@Bastion71]

Whoa. Phil is often zany, bombastic, explosive... but in this, also very heartfelt. Really moved me. Great video and sound as well, hard to believe this was live. Thanks

[@scottfultz4730]

Very spiritual for me!!!! Great cover, your the man Phil X!!!

[@MrJackal43]

Phil X is ALL OVER my feed for whatever the algorithm does… and I thank God… he’s so good and such a great family man! He said his playing suffered after he had his kids and they are a priority. Which is just reflective of what a great man he is… his kids will grow up and move on, and he will just be a better man for it… and he will be so glad for being there for them. Meanwhile, no one is seeing any downgrading of his playing AT ALL, if anything it’s even more tasty….

[@mesfigas]

Great player !!! Greetings from Greece Phil X. Give more to the people.

[@TheSinebrute]

fantastic........love your videos.........

[@rensdommerholt6117]

Phil X is truly the best guitarist of this century

[@MrLaserprint]

guthrie................

[@Chrismayo1981]

Greg Koch... But Phil X just fucking tears shit up...

[@Chrismayo1981]

Ohhh and Johnny Hiland... there's too much talent... just not on the radio

[@smijkje]

gay :$

[@soofitnsexy]

Mijke ter Brugge happy