Queensrÿche: I Don't Believe In Love/Waiting For 22 (Cover)

Hey guys!
So, my latest endeavour is to cover the entire Operation Mindcrime, all guitar parts, the full shebang! Here's I Don't Believe In Love followed by Waiting For 22 - some beautiful guitar work on these tracks, I hope I've done it justice - slide isn't exactly my forte!
I recorded all the guitar parts over the original track using my Axe Fx 2 and Logic X. I put the video together using iMovie. All parts were figured out by ear, I do NOT have tab so don't ask!
I claim no ownership to the original material, this is a non profit series of videos for your enjoyment only. If you haven't already got this album, go and buy it NOW!
Please feel free to like, comment and SHARE! I've put a lot of work into this, so it'll be nice for it to be seen by as many as possible! \m/
Cheers!

[@83Mike17]

Awesome playing. Operation Mindcrime is one of the best albums ever !!!

[@powerslave88]

83Mike17 Thank you! I agree!

[@demodick]

It may be THE best! I like other bands better but when it comes to a single Album this is my fave!!!!

[@crjuan8202]

I was a freshman In college and this album blew me way

[@ericw.9907]

No, it's not "one" of the best. Its THE best.

[@mythsqueuemusic]

Waiting for 22 is so hauntingly beautiful

[@neilsimon544]

That whole album is filled with great guitar work. I still listen to Queensryche to this day. Great job man.

[@powerslave88]

You're not wrong there! Thanks for watching dude \m/

[@neilsimon544]

Alex Ward I actually watch a lot. Ive seen you cover this album probably 10 - 15 times over. That was a hell of a duo of guitarists there. This work was masterfully written.

[@neilsimon544]

Alex Ward I have another album for you to work on next man. I promise if you haven't heard this one you will want to do it. If youre interested in knowing which album comment back.

[@powerslave88]

+Neil Simon Thanks so much for checking it out so much! I might not be able to tackle another album soon, but I'm always happy to check out new stuff and listen to great music so hit me! \m/

[@neilsimon544]

Gretchen Goes To Nebraska-Kings X. What are you up to professionally right now? What bands have you played with?

[@gcapps100]

Technically great. One of the best covers I've seen of this song.

[@TwinTurboRamAir]

Absolutely awesome! This my favorite QR song and you nailed it!

[@powerslave88]

+TwinTurboRamAir Thank you!

[@ScottyC_guitarist]

This is my favourite so far (They're all bloody brilliant, of course), but the version of Waiting For 22 is spectacular! 🤘🏼🥇

[@kerribraddock4454]

I’ve been playing this Cd constantly lately. Also Queen of the rhyche I never get sick of it. Great job Alex.

[@powerslave88]

Kerri Braddock Haha play it loud! Thanks for checking my vids out dude!

[@rickyb2112]

Man, this is well done. Great job.

[@powerslave88]

Thank you! I'm glad you like it :)

[@bibana06]

That Tele/JP duet just sounded amazing. I don't even know what are these 2 dislikes doing here^^ Another song I should definitely learn ;)

[@powerslave88]

bibana06 Thank you!

[@500erider]

Sir, watching you play this nearly flawlessly, is truly a blessing to my eyes and ears. This stuff was the soundtrack to my life, in my earlier years. This is goose bump inducing stuff, here. Thank you so much !!!!!!!!!!

[@JamesMoore-un3cu]

Beautiful playing sir! An AWESOME album the the Ryche...

[@alci720]

A true masterpiece album. Still hold up 32 yrs later. Your guitar tone and cover is spot on..brilliant!

[@powerslave88]

Thank you so much! Yeah it's just the best collection of music!

[@loumason6120]

@@powerslave88 These covers are SICK!!.. i'm a drummer but you inspired me to get OMC a try on my ESP ltd M1000 deluxe.

[@einaroneeye]

Outstanding playing on the separate parts. Tones and phrasing are totally killer. Love your Ryche covers brother. 🤘🏻😃🎼

[@pietrotomasi4358]

Great job man! The sounds of the guitars are the same of the album. My compliments! Everybody would appreciate public tabs.

[@Rendclaw]

Absolutely phenomenal!

[@powerslave88]

Thank you!

[@marshall3524]

Very beautiful thanks you

[@ApriliaRacer14]

God I love Queensryche! Great cover Alex.

[@robmagrath9162]

Great job!!!

[@powerslave88]

Rob Magrath Thank you!

[@johnanderson2112]

Fantastic

[@simonpaul1296]

bad ass man. rock on...please

[@123spleege]

coming back to your vids to relearn some of the best music written! You're impeccable. thanks man!!!!

[@coolvidz1763]

I know this album by heart, every note. you didn't miss a single note. Fantastic. Very smooth playing

[@Thibster]

Brilliant!!!

[@njmetfan]

Love these Mindcrime covers! You really nail the rhythm subtlties that, unless your really looking for them, one might otherwise miss. Great job man!!

[@powerslave88]

njmetfan Thanks man! Yeah QR are full of subtleties that make me tick!

[@marcdell33]

That was AWESOME!!!

[@M374LM4N]

Couldn't be more perfect! Awesome!

[@notsure1678]

Amazing. Excellent! Great camera work as well.

[@silverfox673]

Outstanding!

[@user-up8ih1hb2j]

Excellent! I saw them twice in NC, got to meet the whole band. Still have a pic of Geoff Tate & myself

[@MrDeeRocks]

Perfect!!

[@JackPecker911]

Aww yes the one I was waiting for! :)

[@powerslave88]

+JackPecker911 It was inevitable!

[@JackPecker911]

+Alex Ward Indeed :)

[@ToeCramp]

Very very nice work. Best album ever.

[@marshall3524]

Very beautiful album, very beautiful cover, thank you

[@thunderstorms2571]

DeGarmo would be amazed by this guy! Fantastic Alex!

[@Twobarpsi]

Just rocking performance man 🤘🤘🤘!!

[@misslillysdaddy]

Well done sir. Loved it

[@davelloyd2963]

So frickin' awesome!!! No words for how good you are!!!

[@subbcerowings3356]

El mejor cover sin duda , y el solo fue lo máximo ,ufff!!! Saludos 👍.

[@jking9916]

Queensryche is awesome! You are awesome!

[@EddieB2047]

Your very good! Smooth chops and spot on...great work man!

[@quickwateroutdoors7301]

One competent guitarist. Great work man.

[@kandoo1316]

You've got imense talent my friend. I'm stunned. Keep it up. Thx.

[@timothycort]

I keep coming back to these videos, and just in awe everytime I , I also play guitar so I'm trying to check out the differences, also have seen both Geoff tates operation mind crime band and queensryhce in the last 4 years with my son, probably 6 different times, and just can not get enough

[@starblazer5178]

Awesome work.

[@samhillband]

Nice!

[@powerslave88]

Cheers Mark! Love all your output and gear vids, they're very much appreciated! Glad you liked my cover :)

[@TexasKoz]

Well done. So good

[@entertherealmofchaos]

This is so cool to watch, Operation Mindblown was a success.

[@danparente1131]

this is the best album of all time. great job its helping me learn these songs

[@Natbmval88]

Perfect man..

[@BigBlockRick-gy6ym]

Awesome cover!

[@andymusgrave9806]

Spot on!!!! I wish you could replace the kid Queensryche has now. He is a sloppy mess. Excellent job!!! Always love to watch and hear a great guitarist.

[@choobachooba3140]

Very very nice man, mad props

[@rich.e.1786]

Superb

[@beyondtheveil3090]

Nice work!!

[@Sixhotstrings]

Amazing cover!

[@whysprs]

Dang!! Awesome playing.. best cover from mind crime ive seen so far

[@timothycort]

just so auwsome

[@powerslave88]

Thank you!

[@darrylwebb3625]

I keep coming back to this video from time to time. Great playing and a great study. These last tracks of Operation Mindcrime are still utterly captivating after 30 years, and one of my best memories of the early 90's. This was Chris DeGarmo's crowning achievement. Thanks for the videos.

[@powerslave88]

Darryl Webb Thank you so much Darryl! That really is so nice to read, and I completely agree with you! Thank you for watching, your support is greatly appreciated! 🤘🤘

[@faronsquare4911]

I gotta hand it to ya, that is best cover ever👍 very nice work. I'm impressed beyond reason 👊

[@powerslave88]

Wow thanks so much!

[@panzerdivizzion]

I just stumbled across this trying to learn waiting for 22. Simply magnificent! Wonderful job! You make it look easy but my fat fingers say otherwise! Lol- nice job.

[@powerslave88]

Thank you so much! I'm no slide player so that's a huge compliment- good luck with learning it! You'll get it \m/

[@nykterion7]

DUDE!!!

[@powerslave88]

Μichalis V Thanks! I think! Haha!

[@heavymoon]

Nice cover!!

[@llwellyn1]

Great job Alex. I love the production work as well. I thought I knew this tune inside out, as a huge fan and novice player. Your video opened up my eyes and ears to some subtle rhythmic and melodic activity blended into the superbly layered guitar work. Thanks

[@jacksonmarshallkramer5087]

Next - Another Rainy Night. Killer. I've been playing hair guitar since I was 15 in 1985. All of you young guys playing this old classic metal would have LOVED being an 80s teen. Everything was kickass then.

[@christopherberry8519]

Nailed the tele tone! I think the Majesty is a bit high tech for the humbucker part though but the playing is nearly flawless! Weakest was the slide though but we're nitpicking here!

[@pdxpete48]

well done!

[@ozzlayer]

excellent execution. well done!

[@powerslave88]

+JCRS Thank you!

[@SteveSzara]

Really nice playing. great sound.

[@powerslave88]

Nice one Steve, cheers!

[@kwakandback]

Fantastic playing... thanks for going through my favourite Ryche album

[@powerslave88]

+Martin Harrington Thanks so much Martin, it is absolutely my pleasure to play these phenomenal tunes \m/ - I'm glad you're enjoying it!

[@kwakandback]

Did you see that Chris DeGarmo is playing on this daughters songs... he's keeping a low profile in the songs :(

[@powerslave88]

+Martin Harrington Yep, I've got a copy myself, love it! Chris's style just ticks every box for me, no matter it acoustic, grunge, metal - his stamp is always there and its probably my biggest inspiration musically.

[@chrisk1125]

There are not enough likes to press.... Like the song wasn't chilling enough. Wow! I am really impressed! Kudos!

[@Minseito]

Fantastic cover mate!

[@powerslave88]

Thanks so much!

[@donaldjohnston9992]

Wow.

[@kylemorgan1520]

How does this only have 2,937 views?

[@powerslave88]

Kyle Morgan Thank you for adding another view to that! And feel free to share :)

[@igormadeyski2946]

Stunning performance, the pinch harmonics at 2:50 are the icing on the cake 🙌

[@powerslave88]

Thank you so much! Those make the song I think!

[@guillermofernandez3088]

You kick!!!!!

[@delete.102]

Your the best on internet.

[@DalltonSantos]

Hey Alex very nice work man! I´m gonna be playing with Geoff Tate in August/Brazil Great videos covering Operation Mind Crime \m/

[@powerslave88]

Dallton Santos Wow very cool! Well, I'd appreciate a view from him that's for sure haha! Thanks for the compliments \m/

[@DalltonSantos]

Haha He certainly would be proud of that! \m/

[@natespringer9934]

Wow this is awesome \m/

[@powerslave88]

Thanks!!

[@patbateman1830]

Nice

[@gregdrmax]

DUDE....you are amazing! Are you still playing? OMG

[@powerslave88]

drmax Thanks for watching and for the support! I certainly am

[@loveguitars]

Hey Alex, AMAZING!!

[@powerslave88]

+Mark Love Nice one Mark!

[@loveguitars]

+Alex Ward Hey Alex, I was wondering if you have any plans to to cover any other complete Queensryche albums? Love your work, Bro!!

[@powerslave88]

+Mark Love I'm certainly toying with the idea. If it would be any, it would probably be Rage or Empire. But it probably won't be any time soon - stay tuned I guess! Haha!

[@loveguitars]

+Alex Ward Hey Alex, Any album you do with Degarmo would be superb!! I really miss Chris in the band. He was the melody maker of Queensryche. Thanks, Bro!!

[@senfcustard]

Shit the bed. You had me within 10 secs. One of my favourite albums, never even thought to see if someone could do it justice on guitar....

[@senfcustard]

That reply got me to the solo...Game over......

[@powerslave88]

Thank you so much! So glad you enjoyed! 🤘

[@JamesHindsW5ATJ]

Hi Alex, This is some amazing stuff. Do you still think the Axe Fx is the the best way to go for recording and playing live to get the Queensryche tone? What is the maroon solidbody your playing?

[@kingsangels]

Damn your good bro🙏🏼 All ya videos. Tone spot on. What are u playing through?

[@hankarmstrong9629]

To the 8 people who gave this a thumbs down ... WHAT?!?!?!?!?

[@PABenPhillips]

Damn....you're good!!

[@powerslave88]

Ben Phillips Thanks Ben!

[@SK43853]

pretty awesome Alex!!!! what country do you live in?

[@frisp973]

5:23omg

[@bibana06]

Funny enough, I see you have 1988 subscribers at that moment. A great number, if you get what I refer to ^^

[@a.kguitars930]

What did you use for the cleans? It sounds pretty much spot on

[@armandocarlos3805]

Any chance of getting the presets? Great job man 👍🏽

[@demodick]

Until I see proof otherwise I am just assuming this is Wilton or DeGarmo and just won’t show their face. Based on the solo it would have to be Wilton. I believe he played most of the cool solos? We know DeGarmo was the composer. Am I wrong? Still massive props to Wilton 😀

[@sbanville4761]

What amp and cab blocks did you use ?

[@powerslave88]

Stephen Banville Thanks for watching man! Good question, it was def a Friedman HBE for the rhythm and lead, and it was a Marshall 4x12 from Cab Pack 20 by ML Soundlab, most likely captured with 57 - i'm not near my fractal at the mo so hard to be more specific! Hope that helps and thanks again \m/

[@sbanville4761]

Awesome Alex !! Thanks for the quick reply. The guitar tones were amazing!! The HBE is my goto...I'm going to look into cab pack 20.

[@powerslave88]

Stephen Banville No probs! Yeah I haven't even scratched the surface with that cab pack - there are so many options of cabs and how their micd- it's certainly value for money! I stumbled across one I love and I use it for everything

[@chadfortman8098]

In order see if playing I have hear no vocals

[@chriskiebel9046]

Fantastic

[@kellyvanvoorhees8950]

Outstanding!

[@powerslave88]

Thank you!