SKYLARK | JOSH MEADER

My guitar cover/arrangement of Hoagy Carmichael's ballad Skylark.

[@dia8750]

Josh you are an incredible guitarist, glad I found you here. I will spread the word.....

[@DavidDTA]

You-are-unbelievable 🤯😵 Seriously, Josh, what’s the plan sir? You must record more, but you have to get on a label or hook up with Sylvain Luc and Antoine Boyer. Haha. You’ll have to learn to speak French :) I’m suuuuuper excited for your future, and that I found you with 325 views!!! Mind blown permanently. I’ll support everything you do.

[@joshmeaderofficial]

Thanks so much David! Man Sylvain and Antoine are my heroes, hahah don't know I'd be able to do that! Cheers mate

[@Daantjer]

He doesn't have to learn to speak French, I'm sure Sylvain and Antoine will understand their universal language in his playing.

[@eblydian]

@@Daantjer I am sure Josh has got some conversational Basque.

[@Gregorypeckory]

This is ridiculous; nearly every clip of this dude is just about as jow dropping as it gets for guitar playing!

[@stuartweissman7306]

sucks doesn't it. I'm 70 yrs old, former college teacher... no slouch....can't touch this...

[@bryana297]

Exactly. The note for note jazz covers are mind boggling correct.

[@andybaldman]

It's just fucked up. That's it.

[@lenmusic123]

Incredible - I love those lines - the style reminds me a little of Jonathan Kreisberg. Superb!

[@mattiafioravanti8475]

Why aren't you up there playing with the greats!? You should be at NPR Music Tiny Desk Concerts!

[@lesrankin1767]

Could it be that like everyone else who's stuck in Sydney, he's stuck in Sydney? (Lucky us..)

[@murmur313]

0:35 that pick switching fingers is amazing

[@AlAndScher]

Again at 1:02. He's beyond fantastic. I always thought, that there would never be another one on par with Holdsworth. I was wrong

[@Trombosilbo]

Only 600 views, man you deserve much more, what a great talent you have

[@expeditionsalaska]

Josh this is superb. Absolutely beautiful. Thanks for posting.

[@andybaldman]

It's like Ted Greene, Lenny Breau, and Allan Holdsworth in one person. How can this be?

[@disequilibriumguitars69420]

That’s the sweetest tone

[@tasosdiaforetico7377]

Gosh is it ever beautiful intonation also wow

[@tonypowell250]

Another best guitarist in the world.

[@findmads]

So nicely executed:) . I heard some Pat metheny in there at 1:20...

[@Isaiah_McIntosh]

Nah this is an arrangement.

[@edkawalec3360]

Best jazzy guitar arrangement of this gorgeous tune I've ever heard, you are one of the very best! LOVE your playing! Very inspiring! Excuse me while I go practice, LOL!

[@bingochoice]

this young man can play!! I play guitar, but after listening to josh meader, I think I don't play guitar..

[@myfavorites9686]

Muito legal ! Show ! Obrigado por compartilhá-lo

[@derrylgabel]

Love your playing Josh!

[@adiseshkr]

Absolutely mind blowing stuff Josh ! You’re set to become a legend of our times ! All the very best ! Kudos !

[@TheZenguitarguy]

It's really beautiful guitar work but the thing I notice with younger musicians, especially at the virtuosic level that he's playing on, is a real disconnection between the lyrics and the story of that song and what he's doing? It's not a mechanical exercise. It's not really necessary to have such extended tension and release sequences with really extended harmonic process. If you listen to Bill Evans playing piano or Keith Jarrett or Ted Greene, the story is the first and primary thing which is essentially the main melody and the essential harmonic structure of this song. There's so much embellishment and harmonic extension that it's hard to hear the actual power of the song as it was written. I think Josh is an incredible guitar player with a lot of chops and an amazing approach to the instrument and maybe there's a component of not really having a connection to the stories, that a lot of these jazz standards tell, that make it sound more like a mechanical exercise than a piece of music that tells a great story. I would love to hear him do a version of this where it's just a song and some embellishment that is recognizable as a song. Not really a criticism per se, because I have a lot of respect for moving forward with jazz repertoire and innovation, but in this particular case I can't really hear the song very well because it's Just too covered by all the other stuff that's going on. And I'm not saying that I don't like complication or harmonic complexity or improvisation I'm just saying that it doesn't seem very connected to the story of the song of Skylark. Just my two cents…

[@joebonfiglio3126]

Isn't it funny how once in a while, something pops into your feed that blows your mind? This did! This reminds me of one of my favorite artists, Pat Metheny. Please keep posting

[@nelsondsouza5640]

Ella Fitzgerald must be smiling from heaven

[@LisaWadler-bb2nq]

Your parents and grandparents must be so proud of you. Good on you!

[@tasosdiaforetico7377]

That's art as always Saw you in Oz hope too again you are painting

[@poynt99]

Too bad there is no button for 1000 likes.

[@bryana297]

I come back to this one over and over again. When i get that good i'll stop. Like he plays perfect so effortlessly. He is free on that thing. I would say he mastered the instrument. Imagine when he is 60. Whew.

[@NeesyPlaysGuitar]

Dexterity is a young mans game. Even in my 30s i feel the sharpness fading. I've seen my father change from a man my age to an OAP. At a point you fail to be capable of implimenting the knowledge you've gathered with age. That's when he should start teaching and try to find a protégé to stand on his shoulders and take it another step.

[@roba1899]

SO accurate and the flow is mesmerizing ..

[@jaysrinivasan8205]

This maestro never ceases to amaze me on each and every tune he plays

[@pokeround]

First version I heard, last version I'll remember. Wonderful.

[@andriibabych5068]

What is the full name of that guitar?

[@rapscallion9333]

Are you sponsored by Nike?

[@alexandereisen3486]

I feel like I’m flying through the clouds

[@MirzoevMir]

Класс

[@mannyhoward2353]

Whoa... just stunning. Your playing is exceptional, such a deft touch and such a beautiful tone.

[@Swpb666]

I wish you were on itunes

[@nigelyorkshiremanwadeley6263]

My God in Heaven.......

[@rigelloar7474]

Without a single word. . . .poetry! Unreal. . . . . . .

[@lenmusic123]

This is just amazing. You deserve to be as well known as Jonathan Kreisberg!

[@renovatioimperii3431]

Masterpiece

[@UchihaMadaraRinnegan]

Awesome man!

[@gatbard]

Legend

[@jonathanfurtado7611]

That is a sound for sore ears :)

[@chaz_noize]

Beyond beautiful...downright ethereal, tbh. Legitimately some of the sweetest tones I've ever heard on the instrument. Thanks Josh

[@PauloGimenesguitar]

Very very good man

[@ericstandefer9138]

The playing is phenomenal, but the tone is the nost beautiful I've ever heard. What type of guitar is that, and is thete an effect on it?

[@j.garnergtr]

It's an Ibanez Artist semi-hollowbody guitar. For effects it sounds like delay and reverb with modulation.

[@urthdy]

Wow you are a fantastic guitarplayer i’am a big fan.

[@briantotten7167]

Whoa, that just blew me away!

[@TheHallsofMusic]

Excellent!!

[@branislavstojic3970]

************

[@YAWAeSportsOfficial]

mind blowing

[@instrumentalmike]

killing the game man. Good damn job.

[@NickPycks6]

Beautiful ..... gorgeous !!!!!!

[@francescobussi1676]

What about some Ben Monder mister??? Keep it up, really fantastic!!!

[@anitadavideduo]

wonderful!

[@CarlJohanRenault]

This is next level..

[@imliterallysostupid7781]

Josh and tj whitlaw and isaiah sharkey and justus west and beau diackowicz and tosin abasi and thundercat and his evil genius white guy who always looks tired keyboardist and miles from cassowary and goddamn aaron gillespie from underoath need to make that supergroup in my head

[@Racosz]

Excellent video. Your technique is ourstanding and your passion for music is evident. Greetings from Bogotá, Colombia.

[@conanbarbarian3797]

tabs? ,,kidding ..fcuking awesome dude

[@lydmo8287]

Dayum! That's nice! I'm gonna have to study this vid for a while. Love the sound. I use a 1983 Ibanez AM205 w/ reverb and a little delay also. Maybe my pedals aren't as nice as yours because my playing doesn't sound like you. Hmm... Is that an AS or AM Ibby? And why the heck are you not super famous? Thanks, man!

[@John-jy4dj]

Great tune and great rendition! I saw Linda Ronstadt sing this with the Nelson Riddle orchestra many years ago. Thanks for the memory

[@danstaification]

All your videos are tasteful and skilful. Very inspiring.

[@leefowler3240]

Wonderful Josh just incredible, please do more standards, just love it, do some acoustic guitar, classical guitar

[@djparsons7363]

It doesn't get any better than this. I just polished my guitar with gasoline.

[@MichaelGrecoGuitar]

Beautiful sound! Loving it. Just subbed . Looking forward to more vids!

[@terrymiller111]

You are the truth. Emigrate from Down Under, nephew.

[@jimmyc5498]

Beautiful playing, voicings

[@gedofgont1006]

Simply immense!👏👏👏👏 A sublime blend of taste, tone and chops. Keep it up, Josh, you might just get there one day!😉

[@taylordiclemente5163]

Nice easy legato. I like that you play hybrid without nails - at least that's how it sounds. Subscribed!

[@CAGED1702]

Wonderful! 👏 Kudos, Josh!

[@Gregorypeckory]

Thanks for the great unique playing; so refreshing and beautiful!

[@bradsims5116]

Your dad plays great rhythm. I play really melodic it's hard to find rhythm players on your dads level. Love your videos , josh Your lines are tight.

[@mrigangkoshekharroy9932]

Josh you're modern day Joe Pass amd i love him too! 💓 Love from India! 💓

[@ajamandadam]

Simply brilliant and such great tone, so I'd like to say thank you

[@boydclark3546]

wonderful player ...in several genres....

[@walnergonzalez1967]

So refreshing, so beautiful. Thanks Josh.

[@jadeowenhamblyn4405]

Whoooooah. I'm just.... speechless....

[@David-qe9np]

Your right hand technique is insane!

[@richardtaylor6863]

Amazing ! I have to listen to this every morning

[@streetwiseguitar5113]

Lovely

[@freddymclain]

absurdly beautiful..

[@MachineHeadDissent]

Awesome!!!....Joe Pass sounding!!!...🤙😎🤘

[@mcleonefontelo5713]

Tutorial please 😭😭😭

[@bayron1994]

what amp do you use mister?

[@jorgedejesusvallejosgralur3662]

Share TABS please!

[@intirp]

Muy linda composición

[@bassmania84]

sounds like ben monder

[@dl22al10]

Fantastic phrasing!

[@talos11]

Very nice

[@tetsuyayazaki5797]

Beautiful!!!!!!

[@The3hourman]

Maestro!

[@eriklindquist6591]

fire

[@akbarhasan7824]

Awesome

[@Zinngeschrei]

Excellent playing, what sort of reverb and delay setting are you using sounds great.

[@joshmeaderofficial]

Thanks mate! Using a Strymon Timeline for the delay and I believe a plug in in Logic X for the extra reverb, on a church Hall type setting

[@pipotherium]

Beautiful!

[@akshitsrivastava8569]

How old are you currently guitar god ?

[@Isaiah_McIntosh]

He would've been 21 in this video

[@williamcorbett1838]

Love it! Is that an improv?

[@Isaiah_McIntosh]

Nah this is an arrangement