Rain - The Beatles - Full Instrumental Recreation (4K)

[@MichaelSokil]

For a version with very special guest vocalists: vimeo.com/849775319?share=copy.

[@gdholmfirth]

Even better! Loved it. You have outdone yourself on this one.

[@georgefromhenley]

WOWWW!

[@sampopkin]

Just perfect! Every day Michael Sokil releases a new cover is a special day

[@gdholmfirth]

Yes it is.

[@rutherfordmaplethorpe5083]

Well said my friend, I was thinking the same thing.

[@henryfrance2398]

PREACH SAM

[@Transterra55]

This proves that sixty years later, the Beatles were so ahead of their time, and still sound better than anything coming out today.

[@profile2047]

Why must people write an opinion based on feelings and present it as a truth with no evidence. It’s music dude. No reason to bring in these comparisons that seek to put down other peoples music. And I don’t like any music past the 60s and early 70s, This proves that you like the song more than modern music. Me too.

[@pooman784]

​​​@@profile2047 I like the Beatles, but you make a really good point. I always hated this one comment I saw either on the "Hey Bulldog" promo video or "Rain", basically some dude was saying "for 99% of the bands this would be their number one hit, but the Beatles made it a B-side" or something along those lines. Also, this fanbase is ruining my joy for the Beatles and I know this disagrees with your point, but if there was any artist from the 60s who was ahead of their time, it would be Jimi Hendrix and not the Beatles

[@Apo458]

Been waiting for this cover for weeks ever since you showed us a sneak peak on Instagram. Yup, a rather challenging track to replicate, muscle memory and tons of practice to nail this one, my cover of it took like 2 months. The "none of the verses aren't played the same as others" is very true, that simpleness of playing a jam ironically adds up to the complexity of the song, you nailed the tone, gear and playability as always. Cheers from Mexico, Michael By the way the open tuning on this tune is very hard to guess, the only thing that hints the open tuning is the kinda drone/indian part at the end. The advice of ManWithNoExpression and Sam Popkin was a very good one

[@michaelnotigan7796]

When you're of that generation as I am, who grew up as a kid listening to The Beatles; who heard later on the bootleg stripped down versions of these songs (long before youtube), your ear memorizes each and every note within these songs. They are imprinted in your brain. Along comes Michael and his great catalog of Beatles songs and they are done as close to the perfect original songs as the boys & George Martin and Geoff Emerick did in studio, going on now almost 60 years. Your channel is a gift for those who remember them in their prime and I thank you for everything you do. Long may you run!

[@gdholmfirth]

Those of us who were amazed by these songs when they first came out appreciate what Michael has done more than anyone else can. You had to be there to be taken back there, and Michael does.

[@MichaelSokil]

Thank you so much!

[@disneyscott98]

Some of Paul and Ringo's best work, and you did a great job replicating it!

[@Themehsofproduction]

Paul McCartney did nothing on December 5th 1973

[@disneyscott98]

@@Themehsofproduction I guess I should've said that it's some of Paul best bass work with the Beatles.. Band on the Run is definitely one of the best albums of the 70s!

[@Themehsofproduction]

@@disneyscott98 any of pauls bass has always been good

[@Themehsofproduction]

@@disneyscott98 but yes more accurately “some of Paul’s best bass work with the Beatles” is better than “Paul’s best work” though very good song though

[@kirbygene]

I always loved this song. I especially loved those extra low notes towards the end starting at 02:31

[@sallykohorst8803]

Rain is an amazing song and you do the tribute beautifully.

[@cameroncrandall2699]

Wow Michael! Every cover continues to get better! The attention to detail is ridiculous, from the guitars to the tuning of the drums. You are the one man Beatles! Thank you Michael for your wonderful covers!

[@dudearmageadonn9173]

It’s scary on how accurate it sounds, so damn good. Can we please have the bass and guitar parts isolated too? 🙏

[@oscartorres812]

I second this

[@brandonlennon2209]

Man! The guitar details at the end... Simply amazing !

[@alessandroecgranato]

This is incredible! You nailed it! Congratulations! Best instrumental cover that I've ever seen.

[@MichaelSokil]

Wow, thank you!

[@IsaacWale2004]

You really matched the bass sound!

[@guitargearconnection]

I don’t think anyone is gonna be able to top this cover! Spot on Michael!

[@MichaelSokil]

very kind! love your channel!

[@cong404040]

Astounding work Michael! The amount of time and effort spent recreating the minutiae of this track really shows. I’d love to see a ‘Bass Spotlight’ sometime. Glad you’re back!

[@Lu-em5wx]

The king is back and so am I

[@MichaelSokil]

Thank you! 💪🏻

[@paulnicholls3377]

First there was Mersey Beat of 62/63; Rock Pop of 64/65, Folk influence 65 then this. The Beatles were always reinventing themselves. Michael, you of all people must have a great sense of how the Beatles changed all the time. Bravo, it's a fantastic cover. Cheers, Paul from Australia

[@MichaelSokil]

Thank you so much!

[@basementbeatle]

The King is back and gives us this masterpiece

[@MichaelSokil]

My pleasure!

[@jorgemartins50]

Wow! My daughter and I love your work! And she is only 4 years old. And she loves the Beatles because of the sound you recreate so well!!!

[@MichaelSokil]

Amazing!

[@LanceHall]

Sounds great. I wonder what it would sound like if it was done at the actual perfomed speed (very fast) which was slowed down for the vocal overdubs and mixes.

[@energyexecs]

..One of my favorite tunes....born in 1957. Grew up with the Beats.

[@evanistephani]

Wow, a cover of my favourite Beatles song from the one and only! I knew why it was my favourite, but being able to not only hear the bassline, those drums, those guitar lines recreated so perfectly, but also see them with my eyes as well just makes me appreciate this song that much more! Well done and thank you for this amazing cover of an absolute banger of track!

[@MichaelSokil]

Thank you so much!

[@randallpinkfloyd]

Oh my god

[@profile2047]

Your details on the song are amazing. And I also agree Paul dubbed his bass line to the slowed down version. I think there’s a more than a decent amount of solid evidence to support that.

[@mtorres469]

first one to comment! : D. you do such a great Job.

[@gdholmfirth]

Open tuning! All these years and I never thought of that. Thank you, Michael, for this wonderful demonstration of how the song is played. It's great to listen to this old favorite as a new song again, AND it is great to watch you play it. I am very grateful to you for the work, and promise I will enjoy this video many, many times.

[@modmondays]

What can you say? One of his best. Incredible.

[@alexjbennett1017]

STAGGERING!! Aside from agreeing (which I completely do) with all the compliments, welcome backs and heartfelt emotions of the other commenters, what I was especially awed by was how balanced the arrangement was. My first impression is the Beatles were perfectly relaxed, playing their instruments right in their comfort zone -- while John and George play as usual for this period, Paul with his delightfully over-active style -- but still relaxed for him -- and Ringo -- he never showed off -- but lord-'amity does he shine on this song!!! I suppose John led the song as usual with his steady rhythm, but Ringo seems to lead/drive the song forward. It just feels like all the Beatles are in such a perfect groove with each other. Michael, it's stunning how you open up WHOLE NEW WORLDS of experiencing and appreciating the Beatles' ageless, almost miraculous, achievements!! Thank you so much!!! I saw the Beatles for their first Ed Sullivan appearance, but I never heard Rain until my late 20s. I was driving to work on a gray day, Rain came on, and I was instantly captivated. The feeling didn't let go of me till it was over. Then I was yelling over and over to myself in my head going "WHY haven't I heard this before?!" There were several other Beatles songs I hadn't heard by the end of college, but when I did finally hear them, none of the others grabbed me like Rain.

[@MichaelSokil]

thanks so much for the kind words and anecdotes! I agree, there's something hypnotic and unique about Rain!

[@fgba3milenio]

Astonishing.

[@MichaelSokil]

Very kind!

[@kecamatantambora5826]

If the rain comes They run and hide their heads They might as well be dead If the rain comes If the rain comes When the sun shines They slip into the shade (when the sun shines down) And sip their lemonade (when the sun shines down) When the sun shines When the sun shines Rain I don't mind Shine The weather's fine I can show you That when it starts to rain (when the rain comes down) Everything's the same (when the rain comes down) I can show you I can show you Rain I don't mind Shine The weather's fine Can you hear me? That when it rains and shines (when it rains and shines) It's just a state of mind (when it rains and shines) Can you hear me? Can you hear me? Sdeah reiht edih dna nur yeht Semoc niar eht fi (rain) Niar (rain) Senihs nus (rain)

[@heitorbarros1094]

We missed you!! Awesome cover!!

[@davidmontis7259]

Great to see you back! And with this complex song which I could only imagine was a real challenge. Looking forward to more videos!

[@stickydrummer1.0]

As I ever think: wow. It’s just unbelievable that someone can recreate Beatles songs perfectly but here is THE example. And more. I hope you will do the full Past Masters Album. You will be the first one who nails She Loves You as a recreation or cover. As you did Rain, it would be phenomenal. You‘re like the 6th Beatles because George Martin is called the 5th Beatles. Best Greatings!

[@JacobKMusics]

He’s back!

[@perrystanleyNumber9]

Great job on this as always! The drums look like a real pain to get all the details but you did it! Cool about the open tuning... never would have guessed that!

[@TheAndrewmcnelis]

Always amazes me how you totally nail the production. would love to see a behind the scenes of how you do that!

[@StrawberryFieldsForEveryone]

nice job

[@ThomaYeo]

Wow! A great cover! 🤩

[@jckistan]

Perhaps my favourite Beatles song, glad you covered it! It's not an easy one, especially playing at its original speed. Well done on the sound!

[@MichaelSokil]

Thank you so much!

[@magraretsbane6274]

So glad you’re back! I’d love to see some more of this Rubber Soul/Revolver stuff

[@calichamber]

Great jpb!!!. Congratulations😊 Regards from.Argentina.

[@leodiaz1444]

the best cover of Rain on Yt, amazing 🙏🏼

[@pigjubby1]

Exceptional. Just superb!

[@transtremm]

Really well done! Love the low G and D notes at the end!

[@watmun]

Wow! Perfect. You've outdone yourself on this one. Which in itself is impressive!! Well done!

[@MichaelSokil]

Thank you so much!

[@pwnewton63]

Wow, that was great!

[@shouserules3231]

And he’s back with a vengeance! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@MichaelSokil]

Thank you! 💪🏻

[@CristhoferCQ95_YT]

amazing bro

[@mariajazztel]

La batería es muy increíble, una virgueria ,una pasada ,demasiado.

[@jerome___s]

That is insanely good

[@robertgregorysmith1417]

Awesome 🙂🎶🎵🎸

[@MichaelSokil]

Thank you so much!

[@robertallair7278]

Home run! So cool about the tuning of the Casino. Your ability to duplicate these songs amazes me more and more!

[@MichaelSokil]

Thank you so much!

[@pocoyotruffle]

Love this, the drums sound really great.

[@MichaelSokil]

Much appreciated!

[@louisludovic926]

Your covers: those are P-E-R-F-E-C-T! I can't stop listening to your videos :)

[@DonTSmith]

Welcome back! I've been checking KZbin every day since your last one. As everyone else has said, this is incredible. I always thought George played his SG on this but I've been wrong so many times before. I can't put into words what hearing these songs for the first time back in the '60s was like. You had to be there. But yours are almost as exciting as that was.

[@MichaelSokil]

Thanks so much for the kind words, Don!

[@filmtvbiz]

Great song to play. ..especially the bass part 😉😎✌️💫

[@pickersgrip]

Knocked it out of the park!

[@Pacopeco31]

Wondeful to have you back! I hope you continue with the Beatles covers 'cause they are just great.

[@birdfan2001]

Excellent! Good to have you back.

[@mulcairs123]

One of The Beatles landmark tracks, to think it was just a B-Side! Amazing job on those drums and I can tell by the slowed look to the video you played it faster just like the OG! Magnificent return!

[@evanistephani]

I still can't believe it was a B-Side either, I personally feel that the "Paperback Writer/Rain" single would've made an incredible Double A-Side with how great both of these songs are. Just imagine, Rain could've been on the "1" album.

[@siflex]

Welcome back .. with one of my favorite tunes! Thanks for throwing in the tambourine shot as always :)

[@AndresTolmosOrtiz]

Amazing good

[@ClairvoyantEntertainment]

The perfect song. Hard to believe its a b-side.

[@MichaelSokil]

They put so much effort into it. Bananas.

[@MalcolmJames-sg3zg]

well talented thanks

[@Beatles_And_More]

One of the most iconic bass lines🎶 Great job 😁

[@KRW628]

EXCELLENT!!

[@cris_sallo]

Amazing ❤

[@BradleyThomasbassman]

Sounded just like listening to the record without the voices. Excellent work Michael!

[@MichaelSokil]

thank you!

[@paxguymax2966]

Such an amazing job! Absolutely love this song! Keep up the great work!

[@sonmamboable]

Great sound😮

[@MichaelSokil]

Thank you!

[@naimusic362]

In a word.. Brilliant 😎👍

[@gregorynpappas]

perfect, as usual.

[@isaiah.fabela]

you truly are a perfectionist. it is great to have you back. I truly wish the best of luck for you in the future!

[@RubenGuevaraCallao]

nice n perfect, good job, thank you Michael

[@mmoney416]

I was actually looking for this exact thing. Thank you

[@FrankyGotTheBill]

The bass tone, just sounds 100% like Paul himself.

[@martyros1234567]

Perfect rendition, thank you so much for your talent and hard work!

[@yaggerdangg]

SO GOOD!!

[@A_BeatleLad]

Welcome back!

[@MichaelSokil]

Thank you so much!

[@thewhaleking]

sounds so stunning!

[@drexlerjohn3822]

I always assumed Lennon used the Epiphone for rhythm track of this song. You did an amazing job 🙏 God bless😊

[@solonmanoelcosta2075]

Excelente. Parabéns. Mais um escrito

[@MichaelSokil]

Muito obrigada 😁

[@jimmybonar2566]

Great stuff! Thanks so much :)

[@anubrotodasgupta6788]

Your beatles covers are just awesome

[@MichaelSokil]

Glad you like them!

[@jackmcdouglas4126]

Amazing.

[@raulfabioitria]

Such a great recreation of a masterpiece!!!! Thanks a lot!!!!

[@MichaelSokil]

Thank you too!

[@TonyRodriguez-mx4tw]

It’s great to see and hear you back😊 Excellent as always🙏

[@z4sale]

absolutely a great job man, it’s also great to see you again. Keep up the amazing work!

[@MattMann501]

Perfect cover Michael. Exactly similar to the single. You have my like 👍

[@MichaelSokil]

Thank you so much!

[@Couch-yi5sr]

Thank you!

[@jamestilby2223]

GREAT JUST GREAT 👍

[@JAYTRIPPED]

Beautiful! And the tone is very accurate

[@ronanfitzgerald1507]

Beautiful!

[@davidlove827]

Beautiful madness! Well done Mike!

[@CraigfromLA]

Love it, thank you. Especially impressive bass lines. Macca!

[@MichaelSokil]

Thank you so much!

[@imdrrich]

Fantastic! Thanks, Michael!

[@MichaelSokil]

Glad you liked it!

[@t-paul9215]

Wow! nice cover.

[@twoeagles19]

WoW you went the whole 9 yards ! Great Job Musical Genius !!

[@MichaelSokil]

Thanks so much!

[@douglasdegraff8335]

Amazing song, hey Michael? It's damn near, if not, Perfect! That is the key I've always played it in, G. Is there any special tuning for the lead or John's guitar. Like you said, nearly impossible without the help of friends. This is the first video I saw when I opened KZbin tonight and immediately

[@HeadfirstHumanity]

Fantastic, sounds amazing!!

[@MichaelSokil]

Thanks for listening!