Rainbow In The Dark Cover Axe Fx II XL Mark Day

[@in2rock275]

Mark, I've been watching your videos off & on now for 7-8 years. I hope you are doing well and your health is holding up. I will pray for you. Thank you for posting wonderful videos. Your tone and playing are amazing. I hope you will post more 80's metal tunes in the future. Thanks again and may God bless you and your family.

[@rirchardrubio5621]

Sounds good. I just don't understand how you did the Solo so relaxed when Vivian Campbell Shredds with his fingers..

[@wreckitben1278]

Campbell probably did it a little on purpose because it was a show, just to make it more energetic, but this playing was indeed extremely controlled, i wouldn’t be able to do it this calm.

[@adriantrain8814]

It's the first time when i see a Gibson Les Paul with tremolo

[@eddiem4868]

It's Abit odd looking if you ask me.

[@chrisdaviesguitar]

They've been out for years. It's called a Les Paul Axcess

[@rhoades23]

Steve Clark used one on the Hysteria tour (not sure about other tours off the top of my head)

[@skurk3448]

Alex Lifeson used a Floyd LP aswell

[@mickmoggers]

Maiden's Dave Murray uses one too

[@jimilee8979]

Nice Work........ Having Fun is what it's all about and Any one who gives this a THUMBS down .... doesn't have a quarter of your TALENT...!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@samhillband]

Wow, I just noticed that there are 53 dislikes, the funny this is that Viv himself says he used this video in an interview, lol.

[@gabrocki]

Every now and then I come back to this video to look at your LP. That guitar looks so gorgeous, I never thought a Floyd Rose could look good on an LP.

[@samhillband]

I foolishly sold it thinking it was causing me hand issues, it was Parkinson's. Meds working fine now, sure wish I had that guitar back :(

[@gabrocki]

Fuuuck, that is hands down the saddest story I've heard recently. I am so sorry man. For both the guitar and your health. I hope you are doing better, I've seen some of your videos, you're playing very well. I hope to be as good as you are one day. To put it another way though, your health is much more important than any guitar. If the meds really are working now, then losing that guitar is a small price for your well-being. Take care and keep on rockin'. \m/

[@HenryMPerez]

@@gabrocki I have to agree, was injured and about taken-out. Last year someone broke into my storage unit/took 3guitars/a bunch of tools and work boots (still in the box)/but I have my health!!!

[@johnathanprice8255]

Yo I was about to comment that I'm not sure if I'm offended or impressed

[@bencrosby4551]

Kickass! You crushed it. Incredible job hitting all the nuances and pinch harmonics.

[@madisongreene8853]

Absolutely beyond awesome! You are spot on, my friend!! Excellent cover....

[@siskokidd]

Hi Mark. In a recent audio interview (link's on the Last In Line website), Viv Campbell related how he got back in touch with his playing and solo technique during the Dio years by watching KZbin videos. In particular, he was having trouble with this solo and looked up a bunch of covers, most of them not very good (according to Vivian), except for one guy who played a Les Paul. He couldn't remember the name, and could only remember it was a close up of the playing. From what I've been able to find so far, there's only one KZbin cover guy playing this song on a Les Paul. You! So you may in fact be responsible for his return to form! If you haven't seen the recent videos of him playing live with Last In Line, I very much recommend it. Very inspiring to see him back to dominating (he calls it beating the shit out of his guitar) his original black LP, bought when he was 15. There's a few at the Tiki Bar in Costa Mesa (california) in particular worth watching.

[@sashingopaul3111]

That is actually surprising that a KZbin guitarist got a legendary axe-shredder back in the game

[@samhillband]

I actually fixed one of his guitars when he was rehearsing with Last in Line when I lived in LA. I could hear them practicing, he was on fire.

[@samhillband]

If you could give me the link for that audio interview, I'd love to check it out.

[@SlinkyT82]

Mark Day Guitar I didn't know you did guitar work. Have loved your vids for awhile now. I work at Sadowsky Guitars. \m/ Love that you have a Floyd LP. Great playing/tone.

[@samhillband]

Thanks Eric, it was a minor fix, guitar output jack wires needed to be resoldered, I was working at Friedman at the time and they were practicing across the street at Mates

[@lucasunplgd]

Well done!! It's really nice to learn watching you playing!

[@samhillband]

Thanks for the kind words!

[@ChrisCampbell66]

Love this song and you pretty much nailed it! RIP Ronnie James!

[@thanesmith1635]

Hi Mark , Been watching and listening for a while and so is my youngest .Keep on playing for he's learning a lot .

[@Chord_The_Seeker]

Badass Mark. That's one of my favorite songs of all time, and you did it justice.

[@f93278]

He made the entire song look like a easy one! Specially the solo! Damm good control.! Cheers mate

[@samhillband]

Thank you for the kind words!!!

[@gatorgimp4734]

Excellent job my friend, bravo & keep up the good work!

[@ARyan-sr4nn]

I got to work with Ronnie on Lock Up the Wolves in Reno. Hell of a nice guy and got me an audition with one of his buddies, from another well-known 70’s/80’s rock bands. I enjoyed our discussions over beers.

[@samhillband]

Very cool!

[@Greg-rd8qr]

Awesome job Mark Day!!!!!

[@samhillband]

Thanks Greg!!

[@waynewatson7373]

Brother.!!!!! Thats freaking awesome.Your Tone is Remarkable.

[@scottlepore44]

This guy nailed it effortlessly. I owned a 1975 Les Paul and couldn't even come close to playing that solo.

[@samhillband]

Thanks Scott!!!

[@PaulLue]

Blast from the past. Sounded tight! Great playing!

[@charlessloan1809]

As usual, Mr. Day kills! Keep rockin' bro!

[@blackdog19-64]

Really Sweet one for sure! You did really well on that. I love the raunchiness of the guitar its filthy awesome!!

[@oktaiaaa]

Amazing tone of the guitar, amazing play. Thank you!

[@christianhite7849]

Awesome work, Viv is a true master....you represented him well IMO

[@jaksonjardson3280]

Espectacular...um belo cover do maior Dio 🤘

[@l.skynyrd2863]

All I can say is wow! You really nailed that and you got a fine looking Lester too.

[@macpuppyman]

Mark that is one fine Les Paul. Dude I am so jealous of you playing you are awesome man it's a real pleasure to watch you in action.

[@samhillband]

Thanks so much David!!

[@canuckeh782]

hard work makes it look effortless.kudos to you buddy!!!

[@samhillband]

Thanks so much!!!

[@kasnitch]

great playing and tone as always Mark. happy holidays from NE Ontario

[@alexandermclaughlin4742]

Awesome cover I'm loving this so much ❤

[@samhillband]

Thanks Alexander!

[@ducamuk]

Damn! That sounds great , Mark. Fantastic tone with your Fractal Fx2 Xl 👍

[@RandyMassia]

Great tone as always!

[@dan2007kohn]

That’s some heavy tone!!! 🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻

[@GoHYa]

Excellent play! Remember the good old days...ｘD

[@Rmynatt]

It just doesn't get any better than Ronnie James DDIIIIOOOOOOOO ! GREAT JOB !

[@ianm139]

awesome luv it keep up the good work

[@samhillband]

Thanks Ian!

[@MetalMania1788]

You are an amazing player! You are very precise and that makes a great difference... This is something that many musicians lack of ,nowadays, I would like to become, like you, in the future...

[@davidpatin1211]

Best guitar player on you tube! All videos on point. Nice job. Making me work harder to get better!

[@jkdsteve]

Sweet looking burst on that LP, Dio... 'nuff said! \m/

[@scarygroove1970]

Great work Mark. You never fail to disappoint! Solid tone

[@ngdguitar5081]

Very nice as usual Mark! I love your playing - you obviously have great chops and insane tone, but you also have that intangible feel that I really dig - throwing in lots of cool fills and chord inversions, emphasizing certain notes with great dynamics and just overall "sizzle" in your playing. Great stuff! Nice job on the lead too - mostly note-for note, and what you did change/add was really appropriate for the track. : )

[@JorgeAlbtmizn]

Thank you, Great cover man.

[@brakhayhurst9214]

Awesome killing it a lot of ppl miss the squeals & harmonics at the tail of the ruff fucking awesome 🤘

[@axslayer71]

fantastic tone/playing as usual dude!

[@juangiraldo54]

wow excellent as always. congrats.

[@theartfuldodger935]

"Think you used enough speaker cabinets there Butch?" -- The Sundance Kid

[@sandranewton1648]

Great work my friend!

[@nicolaslafalize911]

It's the best cover of Dio that I ever seen

[@davida54]

Awesome as ever Mark!!

[@marcoabbate85]

Wow, the best cover for this epic song, hope you stay fine now.

[@paulchisholm66]

Great playing! Great song!

[@marky666g]

amazing tone and amazing playing

[@alainleite1975]

Mark ! You are my idol !! Congratulations!! I´m From Brazil ... Juiz de Fora MG. I Would Like to meet you!! its great guitar player!! beatifull songs!! bye!!

[@GabrielHDotti]

Br aqui yoooieee

[@johnanderson2112]

good job!

[@samhillband]

Thank you!!!

[@stevetauscher590]

No doubt mark slays all covers,I love the guy..go too guy for the right way too play a song.

[@brennanhuff3696]

That tone is immaculate!

[@challengerdvr]

I love your covers.. Im a Huge Neal Schon Fan and love that you cover his stuff. Its helped me play it. Thanks for putting this up on line. You kick ass bro. Thanks for all your efforts.

[@Beastiadidio]

One of my favorites Mark. We performed it in our Dio Tribute.

[@TheBoone57]

I do believe that you have got it! Nice.

[@Guitaroverkill]

Good stuff. You're a great player.

[@bobphillips6356]

well done mark xx Rockin

[@Rose.Of.Hizaki]

This channel needs more DIO! I suggest 'Rock n' Roll Children' cover!! awesome 80s synth and a killer solo!

[@MikeD7734]

Damn was just watchn your Strummn n fret hand at first. Then @ 00:31 saw the fret locks, and i was like Duurka?! So many people slam others for putting a FR on a LP. Damn, you make playn look so easy. Rock on Sir!

[@samhillband]

Thanks Mike!!

[@Aussieholdenguy70]

Love the pinch harmonics you make look so simple and easy I struggle with the changes but if I get a nice squeal I tend to rush the power chord but I'm a part time player who loves playing guitar you have some real Talent.

[@davespin9034]

Nice job. Don’t see too many Les Paul’s with a Floyd Rose, love it. 👍

[@IgorAF86]

Amazing guitar sound! Congrats!

[@pablosanmartin9330]

POWERFUL !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@samhillband]

Thanks Pablo!!

[@pablosanmartin9330]

Cheers from Chile my friend !

[@notacommie5415]

Hardest part of playing this is getting down to those B/E strings or In this case the A#/C#, and getting that ever so slight palm mute with the pinky and index fingers.

[@insertanynameyouwant5311]

When I saw a floyd on this Les Paul, I was expecting hellish dive bombs and insane tremolo stuff, lol

[@0utsiderBG]

I play drums but great cover !!! 👏👏👏

[@calebproductions5970]

Spot on great . Nice ax

[@johnyrock2537]

Que verdadera humildad tiene al decir que no es una ejecución del todo perfecta, a mi parecer es un excelente cover, sigo practicando para algún día poder tratar de mejorar los covers que me gustan, excelente cover amigo.

[@samhillband]

Thank you so much Jonathan!!

[@DoubleDropD1990]

I LOVE THAT GUITAR! string through les paul?!?!

[@samhillband]

Alex Lifeson signature with a Floyd Rose

[@jaymc6451]

AWESOME As always Mark

[@TooMuchBike]

DIO!!!! Love that stuff, man. (why am I just now seeing this!!!) lol

[@claudiocrobu]

mark i love this song

[@kbtguitarman2775]

Sweet cover! Great job!

[@luke9435]

Perfect guitar tone.

[@MasterSumai]

Great cover bro !

[@timmbosliice]

What a bad ass tone!

[@RobertCookcx]

Between this one and Bark at the Moon. Great memories doing things I got away with. Leave it at that.

[@anthonyduran7011]

Like your videos and guitars rig setups amps ideas thank you I'll keep watching..

[@paradox8951]

solo w. extra spice my man very nice!

[@berkearall8563]

Les paul axcess is a beast,proud to have one.

[@jaymc6451]

Mark you are Bloody Awesome !!!!!!!

[@samhillband]

James McDermott thanks James

[@jimilee8979]

I hear you Mark..........Pay no mind to the TALENTLESS TROLLS.........& Pray for Viv Keep up the GREAT work......

[@alainleite1975]

beautifuul songs!!

[@aaronrashott3514]

Holy shit. I heard subtle nuances that i never heard before. I love the Les Paul combined with whatever amp youre using, Marshall i guess. Im not very observant. Very rich, sharp attack with a heavy bottom. Bkack Sabbath heavy, with Def Leppard kind of tempo....i dont know , im rambling. Good stuff.

[@Jidotvai]

Exquisit guitar riffs ...

[@georgerustic3817]

🤘🤘Awesome Cover🤘 🤘🎸🎸🎸🎸❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥 Rip Dio 🌈😇

[@sinanhelvaci2421]

Hi Mark, amazing cover wonderful gibson.Would you share Rainbow In The Dark preset in Axe-change website? Congratulations and thanks a lot.

[@jamesvh777]

Mark. I just got an Axcess for Xmas. Gun Metal Gray. Not Alex's version. Are you saying that you dumped your other one for Alex Lifeson's Version of the Axcess. I love your playing. I am thinking about the fractal as well, but would need some instruction in order to get started.

[@zoranpavlovic9540]

Awesome!!!! OK, i played with mistakes in solo (just for my soul) but your cover is stunninnnnng \m/ If you could insert a solo lesson of Esper by Loudness...All the best and keep on rrrrrrrrockin' !!!!!!

[@rafaelbuitrago5174]

He isn't a human 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@VLombardi01]

You rock! The solo was right on

[@tanthedrummanhebert9108]

Hey it would be the world if could maybe consider doing some Boston like more than a feeling, peace of mind, long time. Yall would kill it. And possibly dreams by vh! Your awesome man!!!

[@notacommie5415]

Excellent

[@samhillband]

Thanks Braxton!!

[@mottosierra1372]

awesome the solo was prefect , where i can find this backing track?

[@marcelodangelo4316]

amazing, great tune

[@zunga]

Best f*ckin cover i've seen. Just amazing

[@henkiehengst]

Great song, sound and playing Mark. Could you drop the patch on the Axe Change forum? Happy new year mate! Keep up the good work!

[@samhillband]

Preset is on the AxeChange