Slough | Learn Guitar With David Brent

[@insectogram]

"It's equidistant between London and reading" - what a great line!

[@NicolasGirls]

Stolen from IAP

[@jeremybailey175]

Alan partridge quote

[@aburrow5091]

*tween

[@Globaldave1970]

Stolen from Alan Partridge. His Travel Tavern was equidistant between London and Norwich.

[@peterreilly2965]

The actual melody and chord structure is really beautiful.

[@MrNihilist2001]

He used to be a pro musician. Shame he wasn't able to get anywhere tbh, it wasn't that bad. Popular in The Philippines weirdly

[@rrr-oo5ed]

One of the major facets of Brent as a character is that he does have talent. If every song really was purely comedic it would be harder to empathise with Brent as a character. Gervais subtly draws out many loveable characteristics of Brent, i.e. his longing to be liked, his awkward understanding of political correctness and his persistence even when excessively mocked. Songs such as this just further highlight the depth of Brent.

[@user-pf6yn6bv8s]

Gareth Davies I can already tell that your a dickhead

[@saddamhussein8489]

@Gareth Davies "mite" lol

[@J.L.Media.]

Definitely my favorite Brent tune! Not only is it funny, catchy and a genuinely good song, but its also quite lovely. It makes me think about someone who lives somewhere mundane but loves it anyway because its there home.

[@scottstockwell8426]

it makes me think....about how stupid your comment is. stupid stupid stupid STUPID......toatally stupid

[@J.L.Media.]

It's not stupid. It's the way I interpreted the song and others seem to have agreed.

[@scottstockwell8426]

others are stupid

[@scottstockwell8426]

pathetic comment, no wonder it has no likes. lame. totally lame.

[@J.L.Media.]

It has likes...anyway, why are you picking a fight over something like this? Your life must be dull.

[@neuroscram]

He's basically a chilled out entertainer

[@SamPendleton]

I must remember to thank him.

[@Crashoverride774]

Friend first, boss second though

[@Marphale]

This song is beautiful. The chorus gives me chills. It doesn't really matter if it's supposed to be funny; clearly it's full of love.

[@joshwaters841]

Brent starts this off but you can definitely see Ricky get lost in it towards the end and let the song take over him. Beautiful

[@jamesdoyle3885]

I actually like this song. Gervais is a genius.

[@kakerobertson1965]

@Kevin McGee haha no silly, David Brent is a character who is played by Ricky Gervais

[@adamcoffeypromo]

It's basically The River... which is a good thing

[@QuistJam]

GENIUS AT WORK.

[@chrisnam1603]

♥

[@XoXo475]

David Brent really shines on this one. Echoes of Bowie and Dylan abound. His voice is much underrated, much like Grohl, Astley and Barlow.

[@fewcoins]

Thank you David, for the opportunity and continued support in the music-related arena, but I've done that, I wanna better myself, I wanna move on. Can you make that dream come true, to, AKA, for me?

[@learningguitar5288]

David Brent seems to cover just about all the guitar techniques in his videos -his teaching videos are enormous in number and great in quality

[@JohnnyMagorish]

'oh Slough, my kinda town. I don't know how anyone could put you down' Great lyrics!

[@donnaclaire3024]

I could watch this with no sound and Brents expressions alone would keep me in belly laughs alone - brilliant.

[@genizot]

Another classic example of perfectly poised and well balanced humour and talent!

[@lucasm3879]

‘More convenient than a Tesco Express, next to Windsor but the properties less’ 😁 so many amusing lines but sung with real passion 👌

[@jamesdoyle3885]

I can't stop watching this, his expressions are amazing and he plays nicely aswell

[@TRexMetalGuru]

Am quite pleased as I was the guy who asked the question about changing his G-String 😂😂

[@Matty6660]

this is half ricky half brent

[@melvinleong3731]

true comment

[@jonlynch]

Ricky and Brent are indistinguishable. half ricky + half brent = full ricky.

[@sratus]

Matty6660 He's fucked up the character, it's a travesty

[@pbrynild]

Correct. At last...

[@LogicalStatements3]

4:54 : "Don't listen to what the critics say" That is Brent and Gervais-esque/philosophy. Love it.

[@nathalieover4371]

Ever since I saw The office, Slough has become one of my goals whenever I go to England. I've never been there so there's a lot to see -_-

[@Globaldave1970]

Its epic. There is even a famous poem about it.

[@friendswithanimals]

Just so brilliant. Could watch a hundred times.

[@dannyholmes5156]

His reaction after the g string question. Totally genius

[@KingsleyFreedomShow]

love that Am minor and soft vocal change in the chorus!... That's a really beautiful tune

[@joshuatendoornkaat7401]

actually a great song, good lyrics, good playing, good singing

[@Lambrano]

Finally the recognition it deserves. Thank you Brent, beautiful.

[@kyotocoversjimanderson782]

"How often do you change your G-string?" David: "It depends.... oh, tut." Hahaha!

[@JBMarkham]

I love the chord changes, what a chorus!

[@geekrockrats]

I almost forgot it was fiction and got psyched when he said hes looking for band mates. Im too old for that to keep happening

[@MrChiddler]

I lived in Slough for 18 months in the mid 90s. This song makes me happy

[@WatchAlfiePlay]

Literally stuck in my head whenever I pass junction 6 on the M4... it's driving me crazy, great song haha!

[@CaptainMcTavish]

Excellent episode, this series just gets better and better! I was very skeptical of Ricky returning to the role of Brent after all those years but he's proving he's still got it.

[@rickfricano]

I actually like this song....alot.

[@JohnFrumFromAmerica]

I want to thank David so much for these guitar tutorials my guitar playing has improved a lot.

[@keepgoing1973]

i am playing Ricky's songs to Thai people, luckily they dont understand the lyrics but they love the tunes.

[@mrtambourineman6107]

Some funny ass people Thais, be bloody careful!

[@jackofalltrades6488]

Brought Tears to my eyes.... remembering when I was a kid, listening to John Betchyman`s Slough. I am no english native speaker, but the Song got stuck to my brain, even not knowing, what the Lyrics ment. My doughter - now 16 is named after the song "Slough". If you read this Slough, I love you!

[@wailer27]

4:34 the voice break and sultry look at the camera!

[@alldayofficial]

I never thought I'd see more of David Brent (except on the dozens of TV shows who have copied Brent style humour since.) Watching these videos feels like I'm catching up with an old friend. Thanks Ricky.

[@richarc4317]

You can hear the Bowie influence...lovely song!

[@gasparagusproductions3563]

He said that Brent would be ripping off Bowie.

[@SuperChronic79]

Genius, multi-talented, entertaining mastermind. Never give up Ricky!!!

[@Rebeccajane1990]

This song is so well written, he is very talented. He sounds like he is influenced by David Bowie in this song. Love it.

[@lucasm3879]

Bowie was his idol growing up in the 70’s.

[@avlisk]

So great to revisit Mr. Brent. He keeps on giving. Many thanks to Ricky for these.

[@centralscrutinizer7127]

Seldom is the word "equidistant " used in a song. I've been trying to work the words "Boolean logic" and "polynomial" into songs for months.

[@clark9992]

Reminds me of the emotional Barenaked Ladies ballad "Break Your Heart". It contains the word "half-assedly".

[@jamesdickinson7423]

Starts off as Brent and the song brings him back to who wrote it. Beautiful bro.

[@Robhalifax]

The best bit about all these videos is at 27 secs. Always gets me.

[@edwardaterry]

Slough sounds like paradise.

[@andloveisallyouneed]

Genuinely such a great song!

[@christopherblackwell6362]

Love Ricky Gervais humour and love the songs - I cant help but feel there’s a lot of Brent in Ricky and Ricky in Brent! I don’t know if Gervais would admit that ..also Ricky has raw talent and although I love the funny aspect I would also love to hear a genuine album by him without hiding behind the humour! The feel of the guitar playing and the way he uses his voice is actually just as listenable as cat Stevens or David Bowie 😀😀😀

[@papnlilly]

Amazing song and beautifully sung!

[@ADDIDASSSSSSSSSSSSSS]

Giddy Up! David, your guitar lessons are a tremendous help and inspiration for all of us guitar players. Please keep the lessons and performances coming. Thanks so much.

[@simonball2855]

‘You’ve charmed me...’ 🐍

[@LukeTaylorOfficial]

The effortless flick into falsetto in the chorus's are wonderfully delightfull. Beautiful melody also.

[@DaMnMeSsEdUpKeYbOaRd]

That Martin is a beautiful instrument... I'd love to jam with David Brent

[@tombombadil3229]

It's just the way he holds the guitar in the still photo.. gets me every time.

[@Nick7Antony]

He's so happy about the trading estate being the biggest in Europe - 3:43

[@ozzie-sk9dh]

Thanks Ricky. I’ve learned so much from your tutorials.

[@Avidcomp]

Any chance the Golden Globes will get Brent to host instead of that rude Gervais guy?

[@ericdejonge4794]

Yeah he was brutal, but there rich Hollywood snobs that can't take a joke best host in a while

[@moodini99]

+Eric DeJonge Actually, the actors joked about all found it quite funny. Americans love a good roast.

[@marioartesi2795]

Great song Ricky, this time no sarcasm, shock or awe, just a sincere love for your Slough and man.....You can sing....!!!!! Thank You for making my life a little more bearable !!!!!

[@1lfbest]

all kidding and funny stuff aside...this man has really got it going on!

[@timetrmap]

Cant tell you how happy I am to hear your voice Ricky. Been listening to all the old radio shows for months now... wish you guys could do those again. I bet YouKnowWho needs a good head squeeze. :P Thanks for these new episodes... they are brilliant.. as usually. :)

[@maureenzanoni6117]

Awesome song.. Didn't know you could Play & Sing & Act& Stand-Up.. AWESOME

[@RobboSTFC]

Poor Brent, he desperately just wants acceptance, that's all haha. Genius character....his vulnerability, insecurity, determination, mannerisms (the nod of the head kills me every time....& the awkward smile!)....I just love David Brent...you cannot have too much of David Brent....and I LOVE Ricky Gervais for creating him, and bringing him to us.

[@notnavonnam]

brent's constant nodding is hilarious

[@mcn625]

I listen to the old XFM shows all the time, I'm American so I discovered them late but Ricky is my hero!!

[@danplews]

David Sloughie

[@bennyden6440]

This man is the best

[@KevinBorgOfDeath]

This song is fucking brilliant. The other ones are more humouristic but this has a great mood to it.

[@MoraleToad]

LOVE the little smirk on- to the west, you got Taplow and Bray, you've got Hillingdon the other way

[@whiteshadow59]

bitta bowie, bitta oasis stylin

[@SlytherinsConspiracies]

Absolutely Flabulous!

[@user-gl7po8pj8v]

can you dowload just the songs? I love the jokes before them but i'd totally listen to an album with just the songs. David Brent unplugged

[@MURFMAN04]

+dejatedejoderrr Soundtrack comin with the movie in August, but yeah unplugged would be great too!!

[@user-gl7po8pj8v]

thx ! can't wait !!!

[@stevenbrodie123]

David I am the number one washboard player in Reading. I usually play for Warden Squires but I can give that up because I really see a future for you and anyone that can be blessed with playing behind you on stage

[@GerryBolger]

Apparently David Bowie loved this song..

[@Natashahoneypot]

GerryBolger I can't help thinking that David Bowie wrote this song.

[@UmbrellaSound]

Yeah it blew my mind when I found out from podcast about that.

[@thestainless6289]

@@Natashahoneypot really? Would love to hear the backstory to that :)

[@thestainless6289]

@@UmbrellaSound what podcast? Would love to listen to that....

[@willsmith6811]

it is very David bowie esk

[@TheShana1979]

Yet another excellent edition to the series. Looking forward to the next one (",)

[@ArcanePath360]

It's even funnier when you live there :)

[@maxcribbin4350]

Thank God for Ricky Gervais.

[@dennisschuetzeband]

He plays a Martin Guitars 000-15M with a 000-14 fret body size, solid mahogany construction.

[@OhFishyFish]

Thank you for your very informative comment.

[@franz14894]

It's a 00-15m

[@purrbugaloo]

The intro really cracks me up where he knows when the cameras are switching and his head slowly turns. That slow head turn with the cameras makes me literally laugh out loud every time.

[@DeeSnowJDM]

I cannot get enough of your voice! Love you Ricky (^_^)

[@thelukos]

I learnt to play this tune because it’s great! Ricky’s a one off and definitely a genius

[@walterzamalis4846]

“Regimental” “Flange Warrior” “Mammogram”

[@clark9992]

I think Reggie Mental maybe?

[@Bagginsian76]

Very touching. I love it towards the end, starts to remind me of the best bits of James Blunt, One Direction and a 1960s folk group with hairy pits.

[@Samboy666]

If he really does write these songs he's actually got some musical talent.

[@gasparagusproductions3563]

He does

[@andrewgach7363]

+Samboy666 he had help for freelove freeway

[@lewisprice4482]

Andrew Gach Noel Gallagher helped him i believe

[@taffysaur]

He was in a somewhat successful new wave band in the ‘80s. Forget the name, but you can find their videos here on KZbin.

[@colliscole]

Mychael Darklighter it was called Seona Dancing

[@rmm1774]

I love the song because it is catchy...I love the town because a woman I love lives there. Apart from that I was one of those who used to dislike Ricky but with time he has grown on me. Way to go Ricky (and Brent)

[@adamcable6670]

National anthem

[@zarathustracobra55]

the earnestness of rick's delivery on this is just fucking hilarious!

[@jimmysgameclips]

Slough - the only place even more depressing than Reading

[@Simple1Jack]

I take it you've never been to Swindon?

[@jimmysgameclips]

Nope XD Now though I'm reminded of four men in a car

[@kippas2012]

or coventry

[@Mycucciola86ify]

Hey do not talk like that about Slough, i'm not sure your town is better!

[@jimmysgameclips]

LOL it's not, I live in Reading, so I definitely know what I'm on about!

[@RDaggard]

My favourite of this series David. It really needs a video.

[@bradicalhabibkhoda4138]

It was a bit slougher paced than his other songs

[@SionTJobbins]

crying laughing here! The comments sent in and then the absolutely excellent lyrics.

[@modernenglishcoachin]

covered by Toro Y Moi :-) very beautiful

[@YouLoveItBiatch]

its so ridiculously good!

[@modernenglishcoachin]

YouLoveItBiatch I know

[@William1st]

I listened twice, and then once more, Can't get enough of this tune right now, Slough...

[@joesoap81]

''Kill me''.

[@Krugsie1979]

Another great lesson , always brings a smile to my face :) great stuff. Thank you

[@chinchillaintheheat2641]

"and the motorway runs by your door" lol not really a good thing is it

[@youtumor360]

+ChinchillaInTheHeat just like the new floor at the train station LOL

[@btcee611]

uh-uhhhh-uh--uh-uh.... irony

[@bigol9223]

It's a feature not a bug

[@seaninherts]

Yeah. That’s the joke. Google this when you are in the office assuming you’re not soending your life on the road.

[@JeremyPowerGuitar]

The melody is actually really good on this tune.

[@Fonzleberry]

I love this song Ricky, but I really think it's time to move out of Brent's shadow. Get some chord progressions together and write some honest lyrics. Not honest for Brent, honest for you. Release your album, and if it gets shitcanned by the critics, so be it, but at least it's you.

[@stuartbennett334]

your find that Brent and Ricky would share part of each other as with Alan Partridge . I think the songs sound great in acoustic and music better thisway as not taken seriously

[@jamesadcock5235]

Genius so clever the lyrics are amazing

[@Spankki]

Am I the only one who's sure that Ricky's singing "--and you know just where you're beheading" instead of "and you know just where you'll be heading". Talk about a grotesque pun at the old beheading murder in Slough.

[@MegaLongey]

no he says "and you know just where you're heading"

[@TimSmith-ng1ym]

shut up

[@Spankki]

Alex Long Yes the first time but the second time at 5:08 the pre-chorus line definitely involves a "be" before "heading". Just listen to it.

[@ZER0--]

Spankki I heard it too and I think it was intentional.

[@andresvelasco8163]

I love how engaged he is in the song when he's playing it hahaha