Nathaniel Murphy: Why Beatles Songs are Hard to Arrange for Solo Guitar

[@joelyoungcbi]

Okay, playing "I Saw Her Standing There" like that was simply amazing.

[@marksimmonds3426]

You said it.

[@PeterDaley72]

Wow, that bassline and clear melody in I Saw Her Standing There.

[@tomault3063]

Always loved that song

[@michaeltamul500]

As a piano player, I’m blown away that he can do that on guitar.

[@codetech5598]

Except for those licks near the end that have nothing to do with the song.

[@timhalley6987]

In My Life is one beautiful song. And this arrangement is exquisite.

[@carlostejada1479]

He missed 2 chords... 2 amazing chords... the B Maj and a D minor at the end. that's not exquisite

[@dalejones4322]

What's amazing is that he has such a command of the fretboard that he can pull off anything that you ask of him just to show you how it won't work as good.

[@dianecourtney2724]

😂✌🏼

[@rowbags3017]

I could listen to Nathaniel's playing forever - and he's so down to earth describing how he achieves something so beautiful.

[@JohnE-e2z]

An absolute genius - such imaginative, skillful and original arrangements.

[@JoeTurner-7777]

I saw her standing there… what a killer version!!!

[@Zaydu123]

Nathaniel is one of the most down to earth people I've seen. And he's just living in an apartment, going to his job at the guitar store, selling guitars, and playing guitar demos on the guitar yt channel. Meanwhile he's mind blowing on the instrument

[@Beckola44]

Nathaniel does an incredible job playing In My Life and especially I Saw Her Standing There. Thank you for the video Rick.

[@sgt.grinch3299]

His technique is amazing. Thank you for the video.

[@tommyhaynes9157]

What he's doing is a lot harder then shredding

[@massapower]

Exactly !! Can't stand those damn speed lead guitarists

[@hmsdefiant]

Depends on the level of shredding... We're in an infinite universe, apparently.

[@MarcCarriage121]

He's playing it in slower tempo here . I think Harrison played it at a tempo that wouldn't make the song sound incorrectly at the pace they were moving it through.

[@rlawrence71]

Agree. I can fly around the fretboard to a degree and there's nothing wrong with that, but it's overrated and given too much credit by those who don't understand much about playing guitar. Jeff Beck did things subtly that many can't grasp. This player is demonstrating a deeper sophistication here. I wish I had the depth of chord knowledge and music theory overall that Rick and many of his guests have. I'm working at it.

[@MrBluesilverred]

Much more enjoyable to listen to also

[@sologuitararrangements8273]

Excellent arrangement.. The Beatles songbook is a treasure-house for limitless inspiration...

[@raulsuazo5015]

This gentleman its a musician. Excellent

[@nemusys]

Robert Smith is also rocking the Roland Cubes. He blocks out the bottom of the B so they look like CURE

[@TheRealX-Man]

In my life played at my Papas funeral never listened to it fully since, it really is amazing how music can give such an emotional response.

[@HobnobWithBob]

Talent for days with that guy! Thanks for the video, Rick. This is my introduction to Nathaniel Murphy, and now I have to go find his channel and music.

[@davidsummerville351]

The dude has great ideas, very innovative.

[@IshaEscribanoOK]

Just love how this guy plays! And Rick´s work is beyond words. Thanks a lot to both of them.

[@thedudeabides799]

so glad we got to see this. absolutely amazing. he plays all the parts on his one axe !!

[@jessekelso9797]

Met this guy once, can confirm he’s a super nice and down to earth dude

[@davidportch8837]

Wow... "the boy can play!" ... Wonderful, I was literally bopping to the rhythm

[@RikardPeterson]

Dedication. And devotion.

[@Mexxx65]

First time I heard Nates recent Beatles medley........I was floored. Still am!!!!

[@brianholt3567]

What incredible playing. Enjoyed this so much.

[@FlyGuy457]

Nathaniel is a heck of a pro. CME is lucky to have him.

[@dameistersports1925]

Find yourself someone who looks at you the way Rick looks at Nate.

[@crowhaven200]

Nathaniel Murphy should be at the top today. He is in my book. Just fantastic in all ways.

[@godbyone]

Wow. So glad u had him on. Great great great

[@bawilms]

Nathaniel Murphy + Beatles = 👍👍👍👍👍

[@HofiAgilAghov]

I love the high powered Tweed Twin. I think that any neighbor should feel extremely blessed to have Nathaniel living next door to them.

[@ArthurPerez-t2e]

Just incredible

[@garytull7730]

Another amazing artist discovery thanks to Rick. What a pleasant listen, thank you.

[@PavelFomenkov]

Just check out Kazuhito Yamashita's album "Hey Jude - Yesterday".

[@kentroskelley1389]

So Cool Very talented guy. I saw her standing there Amazing

[@ProfessorFrenzy]

Great player and seems like a very cool guy. Off to listen to more of his work. Love the video.

[@bobbymauro3721]

He nailed it! Piano approach to the guitar! The legato combined with voice leading over the chordal accompaniment is the secret that makes the difference! Beautiful!

[@topgazza]

In My Life is arguably one of the most underrated songs. It’s gloriously melodic and meaningful. Beautifully played here

[@uckbee]

It was once named by some major critics survey back in the '80s to the top song of the rock era.

[@ccaputa]

Been a fan of Nathaniel for years, he crushes it.

[@DnoMedia]

This guy is insane good! Holy cow!

[@laneslaire]

Have you had Laurence Juber on as a guest? His solo guitar work is off the charts… especially his Beatles renditions.

[@MarkP]

Came here to say the same thing. Plus I've met him and he's a great down to earth guy.

[@IamUncledeuce]

Lately I've been paying attention to pick up height and I've realized for that sort of low volume smooth sound like he's demonstrating with the lp if you look at the pickups they are flush with the pickup frames. I adjusted my guitar that way and it really made a nice smooth sounding tone.

[@DeutschlandGuy]

04:39 Hey, don't knock Roland Street Cubes. I've had mine for years and love it. I too play Solo (chord melody) guitar at home, and it does a fantastic job. If I want to go to the park down the street and play a bit, the 8 AA battery pack does the trick. I use rechargeables and a charge will last for hours. Still priced at only about $550, they are a bargain. I've never had a lick of trouble. I recently installed a Go Acoustic pickup system (with individual transducers on each string) on my nylon string guitar and it sounds incredible played through my Street Cube. The guitar played through the Roland sounds like the unamplified tone... but just louder. Great! ✊👍✌

[@zamplify]

Roland Cube was a great amp

[@tyraelhermosa]

What skill. It sounds great!

[@TheHumesMusic]

This guy is the most 'wow' guitarist I have seen on your channel

[@bjornopitz6561]

Sounds like you haven't seen Mike Dawes ;-)

[@allthewaylive8665]

@@bjornopitz6561similar experience, honestly Dawes is incredible. Nathaniel has such ease, is fundamentally so strong - he and Greg Koch - nothing is out of reach for them. They seem to have a direct connection to the instrument and music itself! Dawes is in that league, for certain. The idea of “best” is stupid.

[@mrJimCharles]

The Dawes guy has a smoothness and feel to his playing that is simply otherworldly

[@828Phatty]

WHAT JUST HAPPENED TO MY EARS??? Y'all probably already know. I don't... Pardon my ignorance... but this guy!!!

[@alwatsky]

Very impressive. The Nathaniel sure has done his level best to arrange this music. The mind boggles at the hours spent.

[@rodrigocecchetto]

This guy is unreal! I follow him on Instagram and he blows my mind every time.

[@poissonpuerile8897]

It's as if Murphy had two brains and three hands. Breathless!

[@andrewfield]

"guitar is cooler than piano" Yesssssss

[@billchriswell2925]

He's just great😊

[@shonblackwell860]

Beautiful, makes it look so easy!!

[@murraykuun6009]

First time I hear him, terrific

[@davidcox8945]

Yeah! I used to a lot of this too for my solo resto gig….figuring fingering is the best part

[@brunosampaio2399]

For In My Life I put a capo on the second fret and voilá! I play that song in G, it´s not that dificult, except for the George Martin baroque clavinet solo. I dpn´t use behind the nut bendings, tapping or any "tricks". But I Saw Her Standing There played this way is REALLY technically chalenging. Tommy Emmanuel does that kind of stuff in a great way too.

[@codetech5598]

You don't need "tricks" if it's a good song.

[@JohnViguerie]

Lovely guy & amazing talent

[@AntoineVideoLibrary]

Really great arrangements!

[@ChrisJCarter]

Amazing arrangement!

[@norman3605]

Parts of “I Saw Her Standing There” reminds me of Chet Atkins’ playing.

[@05645ci]

woowee! Nat's got a bag of tricks bigger than Santa Claus:) hat's off to a great player

[@Astronic]

Is there a full version of this interview? :) This was amazing

[@CoolCoyote]

for me the ' I saw her standing there' rock n roll song is one of the most iconic songs ever made its a proper 60's tune.

[@CharlesLumia]

Masterful! That dude is awesome wow

[@obertsons]

Excellent ... love it

[@tama5570]

Hi Rick, I’d love to see some classical guitar composers/ performers on your channel , to hear how they write stuff… so much of the great compositions/ arrangements by the great composers always leagues beyond my comprehension in terms of how they came up with it. Thanks

[@dbmay1975]

I think Rick could have an entire second interview with Al Di Meola dedicated to approaching covering Beatles songs. He released an entire album of them and then some.

[@Ras7685]

Rick , I don't know if you have seen the new KZbin about Boston and Tom Scholz....well it's time for the interview....lets go !

[@duaneday5474]

great playing!

[@RMoore-zt7zs]

Good stuff, serious chops.

[@tedsperos1620]

I always like to consider myself a pretty darn good guitarist. And then I hear someone like Nathaniel Murphy and I feel like I just first picked up a guitar yesterday.

[@Tlamblamb]

I’m already subscribed Rick.

[@TheMusicWiz]

Incredible skills!

[@captnb8036]

Well great, this puts my campfire playing back in kindergarten

[@scottjones6624]

Holy cow! A master!!!

[@alguitarchristie]

I saw her standing there,is epic!

[@danielstoddart]

Nathaniel Murphy is an amazing player. If anybody doubts that just watch those clips of Noel Gallagher's face melting when he listens to Nathaniel play.

[@widely]

i give up! he's great. i could never...

[@jimfritz2087]

PRACTICE . He didn't wake up playing like that . I've been " practicing" drums for 60 years . And I'm still learning and evolving . Best Wishes to you . And , if you say you can't, you're right .

[@neilcrowesongs9768]

Extraordinary

[@WadeAlanHeinemanMan]

This guy seems cool. Like his interpretations

[@clarkkincheloe412]

Nothing sounds as good as a Paul in the hands of someone who can really play it.

[@stephengrant5332]

Incredible!

[@carlostejada1479]

and he missed the D Maj to D Minor at the end... harmony is more important than showing off. my opinion.

[@dianecourtney2724]

Too wonderful. Why even say how wonderful…… just watch 🥰

[@annamariaisland1960]

"kinda like the Beatles." Yeah, us too! Thanks for expanding our enjoyment of those songs yet again.

[@Robert-yc9ql]

Nicely done. At 6:00 I smiled at how nice he did that.

[@morganpeak]

Holy shit. Yes.

[@sgtrek5200]

How this guy is not playing for major act is beyond me. Nathaniel M is one of my favorite players these days.

[@daddymidwest4111]

Just ridiculously good

[@msherer260]

Love Mr. Murphy playing "Songs" on the guitar, Chet Atkins was the GOAT at this, and anyone was on his list even Roger Miller tunes.,

[@power_of_many]

Wow. Thank you amazing.

[@dimsylsodium1]

I remember Bill Frissell releasing an album of John Lennon's songs (some Beatles, some solo Lennon). They were not solo guitar, but were obviously guitar centric. Bill stated at the time that Lennon's songs proved to be far from straightforward to play on guitar.

[@mackmaloney3776]

5:40 I Saw Her Standing There -- wow

[@johnsmith1474]

You can prefer the arrangements or not, but the guy is a genius.

[@LittleMAC78]

Very nice! ❤

[@applescruff909]

Does he have a collection of his Beatles covers anywhere? He's outstanding.

[@tsfurlan]

I wish you'd interview Lawrence Juber. He reminds me of him..

[@seamus10]

Toru Takemitsu, Goran Sollscher and Emil Ernebro. All three have great Beatles arrangements.

[@cheneyrobert]

🤯🤯🤯mind blowingly good 😜😎🥂

[@samj.6867]

Wow! He's like three guitar players in one body:

[@CiggyRat]

Check out "Michelle" played live by Pedro Aznar. It's one of the most incredible beatle solo renditions i've seen

[@rayflegg8565]

Crazy good...