thanks for all the amazing comments, everyone. before i started this song, my buddy Lou who was tech-ing for me and built those ROPPOLI amps handed me that beautiful NASH strat (belongs to my other buddy John) and said, "hey phil, stevie ray vaughn died 21 years ago." and i thought about that and got emotional and this is what came out. i don't think i could repeat it in a quazillion years.
@bradallen19554 жыл бұрын
Yea sometimes in a jam session magical things happen that we can stay up nights and days trying to play it again but it's hard to recreate something as sick as your jam here I feel ya
@anthonywurst25484 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing your gift, man.
@jcavazos75594 жыл бұрын
Phil X should be up their with the greats .He is truly a brilliant individual.
@wolfie3167814 жыл бұрын
Kicking Ass brother, pure Awesomeness!
@woodzee77534 жыл бұрын
That is such an epic performance! It just fucking oozes emotion.. 🎸 🎤 👑
@t-bone517 Жыл бұрын
My God I'm late to the party, the most incredible performance ever thank u phil
@dckstrat9011 жыл бұрын
easily the best cover of this song..Phil nailed it
@n5yiz8 жыл бұрын
I've been listening to different versions of this song for 40 years. This has to be in the top 5.
@KawaTony19648 жыл бұрын
+pmoore4321 I've gotta put it an number 1. I like it better than Stevie Ray Vaughan's version. What other 4 have you heard that are competitive with it?
@fullmoon71927 жыл бұрын
*@ pmoore4321* `````````````````````````` How about *Jimmie H* No.1, *Phil X* No.2, and the rest of the world in whatever order you wish...
@HenryMittnacht6 жыл бұрын
+1!
@chilla16vert6 жыл бұрын
1 JH 2 SRV 3 PX
@Aniki826 жыл бұрын
well i think he scored number one with that solo ^^ And that mean a hell lot considering his elders
@arminmaranga172111 жыл бұрын
So much feeling. Best version. Unbelievable
@bigredpc725911 ай бұрын
They say a guitar player’s unique tone comes from their hands, but that’s only half true; the other half comes from their heart and soul. I know this because I FELT it in my heart and soul. Phil X: you keep it real and play what you feel because it works man, it just works. Thank you
@lovebassets8682 жыл бұрын
Phil is a legit living legend for those who know. A master level musician.
@AkisColdplay12 жыл бұрын
I love this guy... More people must learn about him, he is our biggest chance on keeping this music alive... Thanks phil...
@Sonny_AA10 жыл бұрын
I love how Phil is not afraid to play up to and then past his abilities. Thats what was so great about Jimi Hendrix and Jimmy Page. They didn't fear sliding over the edge and thus greatness was achieved. When you aren't afraid it makes you unpredictable and thats exciting.
@АлександрСуханов-ъ2г10 жыл бұрын
I'm sorry but got that SRV part wrong. Just watch SRV Live at El Mocambo and judge for yourself.
@ToneShapers10 жыл бұрын
Александр Суханов EXACTLY the example I was thinking of...
@UcanThnkItuCanDoit10 жыл бұрын
You are completely incorrect about SRV. Have you watched any of his live performances?
@plgplgplg6 жыл бұрын
True dat!
@FROGSANDDOGS12313 жыл бұрын
I'm 15 and have been playing guitar for 3 years. This guy has been a huge inspiration to me.
@nasko012311 жыл бұрын
By far the best Little Wing perforamance!!! Phil x is the man!
@Last_one_before_I_go10 жыл бұрын
Dear God, give me 20% of this guys skills....
@soofitnsexy9 жыл бұрын
ok …I have done so…now go into the world and ROCK
@joshualessore76527 жыл бұрын
Rocco Astoria now go my son and roooooooooooooo- *crosses all America looking for Hollywood...* -oooooooooooooooock
@vhollund6 жыл бұрын
Dear God excuse him for he knows not what he is doing with your song
@markhoskins5 жыл бұрын
Haha, I know exactly what you mean. Ridiculous isn't it? :P
@Skelly59625 жыл бұрын
@@vhollund It's ok, grandpa. Go get your adult diapers changed because I think your oatmeal is ready.
@stevenjgw98 жыл бұрын
Little Wing is now a rock standard that only the top players can seriously have a chance of doing it real justice. I have heard several covers of this piece of Jimi magic and this is the best, the feel, the tone and the restraint. Thank you Phil X.
@nicktaylor52648 жыл бұрын
+stevenjgw9 I'm not sure if "rock" is the word to be honest. I think that's one of the problems with it - that people think it's rock song, and it's more of a lullaby with a mentally loud guitar solo. (I know that babies don't like loud guitar solos, but fuckem. Lullabies are not all about the baby ffs) I've never heard it played properly to be honest - I don't think even Jimi got it right. Everyone over-doodles it. Over-rocks it.
@shamonoise10 жыл бұрын
This is just incredible playing! Every note has its meaning and place in his improvisation.
@Kutaah10 жыл бұрын
apart from the sweet child o mine part hahahah i think he was just having fun there
@fullmoon71927 жыл бұрын
*@ James Giardinazzo* `````````````````````````````````` There is nothing wrong with quoting another tune in the improv (when chord progression calls for it). The greatest jazzers have done it million times. Listen to "Cannonball" Adderley solos peppered with funny melodies borrowed from, sometimes, not very Bebop-ish tunes or Charlie Parker compositions written over the chord progression literally borrowed from other songs. It takes genius like *Phil X* to throw quotation into his improve and make it sound like his own. So, back off dude... 🐳
@Kutaah7 жыл бұрын
pseudo intellectual
@Matchlessdc3010 жыл бұрын
Best version of little wing since Hendrix. Respect Phil \^^/
@joseluisgoncalves389410 жыл бұрын
and stevie ray voughan is beter
@Matchlessdc3010 жыл бұрын
If you were right I would agree with you.
@PatatoKeftes7 жыл бұрын
It's a guitarists song that's for sure. So many covers done in completely different ways and 90% of them you can't tell which one you would prefer. Kudos to Phil for such a dynamic performance and my respects to Jimi for such a great platform for generations following to get inspired.
@fullmetaldan8 жыл бұрын
this is the best tone Phil has ever had
@mrizziebizzie12 жыл бұрын
This is just beautiful.. 7 minutes of pure music, created by a master of the electric guitar..
@Bottomdweller12 жыл бұрын
That guitar solo is just perfect
@bradenwesterhoff9 жыл бұрын
That tone.....goodness gracious
@SteveGuitar98711 жыл бұрын
This is incredible, so much passion put into the performance. Hands down the best performance since Hendrix himself.
@pilchard20003 жыл бұрын
Thanks Phil and band , great interpretation , great song done their way , love it.
@voskresene10 жыл бұрын
Phil's covers of this song are some of the best I have ever seen.
@elmo69610 жыл бұрын
This guy truly has talent.
@hunterjumper58924 ай бұрын
What’s so insane is that I listened to this performance and all I could say is that it was the most original, meaningful, soulful performance ever. Def channeled Jimi and SRV. Jimi’s 5/70 performance of LW at Berkeley used to be my fav performance of this iconic song. Until I saw this. Then I saw Phil X’s note saying even he knew it was a special performance.
@AStrangerInTheAlps10 жыл бұрын
Amazing playing from all. Phil X at his best, having a solid rhythm section makes all the difference in the world.
@stevieraysmith11 жыл бұрын
This version still gets me emotional. Everything just came together in this piece. Amazing.
@kamealex10 жыл бұрын
OMG. This version is INCREDIBLE. Just amazing.
@Lotrfan9911 жыл бұрын
Phil X is the man and his guitar reviews are the bomb
@Mindstrikedojo8 жыл бұрын
Excellent phil nailed it tones of dynamics tone and feeling
@joshwadsworth55938 жыл бұрын
You dont hit every note, but you play with more feeling than most players, one of my fav guitarist out there! You kick serious ass bro!
@norwegiansniper97137 жыл бұрын
Josh Wadsworth Jimmy didn't hit every note either.
@TheDesertRat316 жыл бұрын
It's not about hitting every note. When you hear the notes you want, you go for them. Sometimes you miss them. Listen to Michael Brecker, he was a master and it was common for him to crack notes going for them, usually in the altissimo register. Doesn't matter though, everyone listening knew what he was going for.
@guykristian68098 жыл бұрын
Probably the most epic guitar playing I have ever seen I . Have to keep watching it
@jonahko11 жыл бұрын
that one man who can mix sweet child o mine in little wing Phil, you are a rock guitar pioneer
@bandpassmess10 жыл бұрын
Feeling it's all about feeling I'm damn near tearing up good job Philx
@ka748 жыл бұрын
Just goes to show that tone and feel are 1000x more important than overloaded passing notes to sound "fast". Great job!
@TheFirstGroover8 жыл бұрын
I cry for real. Outstanding.
@michaelluca60043 жыл бұрын
Just love Phil....He is the guitar player I wish I could have been, and the version of "Little Wing" I wish I could play. I have been playing guitar for a long while but about 1% of Phils talent. I'm going to give it a shot. Hope I have enough time to pick up and steal some of his technique. If I can play about 25% of this version I will be blessed. I want to play this for my kids before "The Big Day". I'm on borrowed time as I have Cancer. Thank you Rocky and your crew for this wonderful Video. You have a gift as well. I wish I saw this many years ago. Tell Phil thank you for the music from me if you ever see him again. (I'm such a big fan)... Don't believe it when people say you can't take things with you when you finally head towards the light. Music is the one gift that will remain in your soul. GOD bless all of you....
@rockynashfilms3 жыл бұрын
Rocky here. Thanks for the "thank you". My camera partner that did all my video work with me (and this video of Little Wing) was Jacquie Macri. It's interesting timing on this particular post (comment), as we just came from the services for "her passing" an hour ago and we are having a nice lunch. She had cancer also like you. She would probably like this post and tell you, "It's a great idea, and you should do it". If she told you in person, you would do it, ha ha, she was inspiring and great. Thanks for the reply and get her done my friend. I'm sorry you're on this cancer journey, she would tell you to treat every day like Christmas.
@michaelluca60043 жыл бұрын
@@rockynashfilms Thank you Rocky. Good advice. Every day like Christmas...She must have been a wonderful lady. Take care my friend.......
thanks eric, the story of this performance is that right before i went into it, my buddy Lou (of Roppoli Amps) said, "hey.... Stevie Ray Vaughn died 20 years ago, today" & i felt all this emotion come over me & what you hear here is the result. the funny thing about playing from the heart is that sometimes it's awesome and sometimes it's not. if i try to recreate this performance, i suck. that's why if you see us play for 2 hours and i don't play Little Wing, it's 'cause i wasn't feeling it.
@shaney82752 жыл бұрын
I've been listening to this song since 1970 - first Jimi's, then Derek and D's version, and Stevie Ray's later. Truly one of the very best (if not the best) version's of this song ever done. Mr. Phil X - hat's off to your sir, I'm not a musician, but I know tasteful playing when I hear it - and this is amazing. Really. Thank you for sharing. You need to do a live album.
@marcandrejoannette48534 жыл бұрын
He always keep the ora of whatever song he's playing but gives it the Phil X flavor with good taste....a true Maestro!
@patrickjaroch508410 жыл бұрын
Blown Away.
@abrooks00210 жыл бұрын
Wow! That first solo was just beautiful. Amazing performance.
@danslagle40658 жыл бұрын
I saw this guy when he was starting out with Powder at a thing called Holbrookfest. I always thought his talent way exceeded that style of music. Glad to see him playing some heartfelt music. Keep on keepin on Phil!!
@Hello_there_obi7 жыл бұрын
Best tone and best solo I've ever heard him do.
@comomola305 жыл бұрын
use google
@mesfigas12 жыл бұрын
Great player !!! Greetings from Greece Phil X. Give more to the people.
@FearCycle8 жыл бұрын
The guitar playing here is incredible. Such a great feel/tone. I'm loving how the chords sound.
@samgage111 жыл бұрын
Gets better every time i watch this!!
@WeCanFlyTogether10 жыл бұрын
If I have to be honest I like this much more than the original Jimi's version. You're one of the most ten inspiring guitarists I ever listened to and I'm working to learn this song exactly as you do in the video, this is the best solo I've ever heard in 17 years
@Charlizarate10 жыл бұрын
True!
@infowazz7 жыл бұрын
originals are often superceded. but to write the very first version is quite different.
@HenryMittnacht6 жыл бұрын
+1
@bryangrabowski23076 жыл бұрын
Better that Jimi’s version ? Bite your tongue !
@Aniki826 жыл бұрын
Bryan Grabowski, hey bryan do you play guitar ? Do you compose? Phil x solo was absolutely stellar... there is no need to get offended :) Jimi will always remain
@rockynashfilms12 жыл бұрын
Phil is a great player and a great person
@eightbars12 жыл бұрын
I have never heard a better version of this in my life! Better even than Jimi. Better than anything a studio ever put out. Some mighty tasty licks sprinkled in there, Phil! The greatest improvisation I've ever heard. Amazing! Just amazing! Cheers!
@soapboxearth29 жыл бұрын
that intro was cool as heck.sorry for my language
@stringbender5710 күн бұрын
Excellent job! Sounds awesome... nice guitar work. Beautiful tone from the Strat and VERY tasty licks. Solid drums and bass.
@andre.lourenco02812 жыл бұрын
damn, that intro to the last solo, I TOTALLY FLIPPED OUT, awesome !
@willymase7499 жыл бұрын
Great Job on a Classic
@rensdommerholt611710 жыл бұрын
Phil X is truly the best guitarist of this century
@MrLaserprint10 жыл бұрын
guthrie................
@Chrismayo198110 жыл бұрын
Greg Koch... But Phil X just fucking tears shit up...
@Chrismayo198110 жыл бұрын
Ohhh and Johnny Hiland... there's too much talent... just not on the radio
@smijkje9 жыл бұрын
gay :$
@soofitnsexy9 жыл бұрын
Mijke ter Brugge happy
@tulipenoire36910 жыл бұрын
best version ever !!!
@manolisko88818 жыл бұрын
This made Jimi cry up there...
@norwegiansniper97137 жыл бұрын
AbovePerfect he's technically in hell
@MikeM-wp3zb6 жыл бұрын
It made me cry down here. May God bless PhilX and other guitarists another 50 years.
@alexvanroth1756 жыл бұрын
He nails it every time!
@ThibaultTrehinArisen12 жыл бұрын
I'm still blown away by this and I've watch the video zillions of times ...
@andrewjeff13 жыл бұрын
one of the best little wing that i've ever heard in my life!
@enorbet29 жыл бұрын
Kudos Phil and thanks for the upload rocky. This is a very unexpected and sweet surprise. I wasn't familiar with Phil's playing but this has convinced me it's worth my time to check his work out. Expertise AND taste - what a concept :P
@rockynashfilms9 жыл бұрын
Our pleasure!
@jamesphilemon8010 Жыл бұрын
Still the best cover of Little Wing I've heard, all these years later.
@redorrick4278 жыл бұрын
this is,barre none ,the best version i have ever heard any one do,including Hendrix.Sorry Jimmy.
@HerbertNicolass8 жыл бұрын
jimmy would agree too
@luchadorito8 жыл бұрын
Eric Gales' renditions included? How about Tibor Tátrai? Don't get me wrong I don't try to prove You wrong or outsmart you, each to his own taste I'm just curious about your opinion on those ones :)
@TheSecondNature7 жыл бұрын
Rick Glow before writing a comment like this, which by the way is completely opinable and not as absolute as you put it, you should at least learn to spell Jimi Hendrix's name
@redorrick4277 жыл бұрын
It's nothing at all even remotely close to using my Lord and saviors name in vain.It's only James Marshall Hendrix....James Jim Jimi Jimmy.Who are you Mr.Spell check??? Buzz of
@ponze20077 жыл бұрын
The best play version for Little wing is SRV always
@bentpolski11 жыл бұрын
Great version Phil! My favorite so far! The bass sounding great too.
@GuitarVee11 жыл бұрын
HOLY CRAP! NICE FREAKING WORK, MR. PHIL X! UNDERRATED PLAYER, ONE OF THE GREATS!!!!!!!!!!!!
@triplesec008 жыл бұрын
Hey man. I think it's worth writing a comment. I've looked at this video 1 hundred times and I'm always in the same spirit. Tears close to falling down, damn.. What a play, what a sound ! I've tried several guitars, several amps. If I wasn't sure that fingers do the sound I could have spent a lot of money to reach this sound. Hopefully I know I have a lot of home work to do before investing more :) Again thanks for this pure moment of pleasure !
@fullmoon71927 жыл бұрын
*@ triplesec00* ```````````````````````` I'm truly moved by your comment bro. Your love of the art of playing will pay off one day. You may not find that perfect amp, or reach that perfect sound, but you will be rewarded in one way or another 'cause you're a humble soul, true rarity these days.
@Radio986f11 жыл бұрын
I like how Phil play, he put's soul in his performance, not just tecniques.
@gibson59lps11 жыл бұрын
Best little wing performance since the man himself. Yes Phil X is extremely underrated
@rockynashfilms12 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the compliments, it is appreciated and thanks for watching.
@hungerstriker2712 жыл бұрын
phil is one ofthe best session players around i these days... no doubt... he is really a monster player
@nessmalone13 жыл бұрын
Phil X!!! You are AWESOME!!!
@SoiPao441411 жыл бұрын
The kit sound is beautiful. Nicely engineered. BAM !
@hooter6311 жыл бұрын
This is awesome! Taking on a Hendrix classic is daring, the best have paid tribute by not parroting Jimi, but adding their spirit and style. Stevie Ray, Steve Vai, and now Phil. Nice!
@upatreepete11 жыл бұрын
GOD DAMN this guy has got IT ALL. Talent. What comes out of his guitar makes you FEEL the music. That is the desired effect if anyone was wondering.
@davicola969513 жыл бұрын
phil, that was by far the most sentimental song and playing i've listen from you.
@marcosm339211 жыл бұрын
man such a fantastic player phil is. glad someone uploaded this to bless my ears with thank you.
@TheBlock078613 жыл бұрын
Incredible all the way around!! Thanks, Phil!
@Ramones123410013 жыл бұрын
This is why Phil is my favorite guitarist. The 3 T's - Tone, technique, and tastefulness - He's got 'em all. Thanks for the upload.
@Laimonel12 жыл бұрын
Everything about these videos is just amazing.
@rockynashfilms11 жыл бұрын
You are very welcome and thank you for the positive comments. Out pleasure!
@coltsuperocean1011 жыл бұрын
...that is so good!! Phil X is a god! Good work fella!
@ampmike6811 жыл бұрын
Hands Down,The Best!!He made is his own,Love that guy!!!!!!!!!!!!!
@surflouis113 жыл бұрын
This whole set-up is perfect ! Such a great piece of entertainment ! Really fantastic.
@gerrygreene63547 жыл бұрын
Little Wing one the great songs that's played so many ways.
@rodgoodbrand53595 жыл бұрын
This video changed my life forever!!!
@TheSinebrute11 жыл бұрын
fantastic........love your videos.........
@aflorey4912 жыл бұрын
Best little wing version Ive ever heard
@Daren6711 жыл бұрын
Mate, I saw this clip bout a year ago & it was the first time I heard Little Wing. Since then I've listened to Jimi, Stevie Ray & a few others & grew to love the song (even learned a basic version myself). Anyway, wanted to say I keep coming back to this clip cos it's unique & a real pleasure to listen to. A beautiful song played beautifully. Nice one Phil, you're a champ! All the best from Australia
@MrTwistyLive4 жыл бұрын
Rest in Peace Dan Snowden who put me on Phil x and this beautiful cover, his memory lives forever, but especially when i relisten to this song! Love you Snow, miss you! Hope you get to meet Jimmy in heaven.
@ThibaultTrehinArisen12 жыл бұрын
Such a pleasure to listen to
@lekkem9 жыл бұрын
you guys got passion for what you´r doing. Love it!!
@noahsianez111911 жыл бұрын
Love the tint on that fretboard
@bimmerhaj11 жыл бұрын
Good damm Phil. You stand world class. This is one of the best Jimmy transfer I have ever seen.
@SidewaysBandLive4 жыл бұрын
I don't know how many times I have commented on this, but here's another. Apologies... It's just brilliant. Chops, tone, a great amp and great song. Music is, quite possibly, the greatest thing on the planet...
@FixxxerKH20212 жыл бұрын
excellent Phil X one of my favorites from your wide collection of covers.
@aViolentGoose12 жыл бұрын
So good, every time I hear this I find something new to work on in my playing
@DoctorD2507 сағат бұрын
Gotta love Phil. There is nothing he can't play.
@fanoboss12 жыл бұрын
I'm a HENDRIXIAN FREEK and I concur your thoughts as well. This is THE best re-make of Little-Wing. Imo
@recsec277713 жыл бұрын
Absolutely Great. Nice production, Great Tone and Phil's playing is as always Great.