Somewhere over the Rainbow on guitar by Trey Merrill

I wrote this version of "Somewhere over the Rainbow" as a guitar instrumental. I based it off of Chris Impellitteri's old cover version. I hope you enjoy =D

[@JohnnyJamesGio]

After all these years, I come back and listen to this version. Truly brilliant, I wish he had not stopped posting videos

[@flyby4483]

Agreed!! Same here

[@YoungkiOh]

@@flyby4483 Same here in Seoul

[@sharongreene6647]

This is my Son, So I of course come back often. He still plays and I have tried to talk him into uploading more. He's just too dang stubborn.

[@kitsunekanji7739]

Walked my mother down the aisle to this song. His rendition is my favorite. Sometimes my guitar gently weeps

[@JohnnyJamesGio]

@@sharongreene6647 You should be very proud of him, ma'am, he's amazing! I hope you'll convince him.

[@TabbzManiaGaming]

im so stressed out that after the 10 years iv listened to this i haven't seen you blow up much love bro you should rename this to the best version on youtube

[@TreyMerrillGuitarist]

I'm hammering on with the volume knob off then doing a volume swell by gradually turning volume up. Generally you would want some high gain for the notes to come out loud enough when doing volume swells. Thanks for watching. -Trey Merrill

[@Dennis02469300]

ONDE ESTA VOCÊ CARA, VOCÊ SUMIU??? SOU SEU FÂ DO BRASIL DESDE QUE FEZ ESTE CANAL

[@Elpanator213]

It`s my first time to see Metal became so mellow...its so BEAUTIFUL!

[@jasonbarber5996]

No matter how many times I watch this, it always blows my mind. Thank you for sharing your gift to us. A fellow guitarist.

[@user-up2mk7yz2q]

I have been repeating this video all the time. The little brother is so handsome, his eyes will laugh.

[@arihiawilliams9410]

So Beautiful Thank you for sharing your wonderful talent up above them all so great 👍 👌 ❤️ ❤️ ❤️

[@ADEPSIC]

!! Excelente Trey Merril!! "Congratulations for your talent"

[@detectordean]

Possibly the best version I have ever heard. Actually brought a tear to the eye.

[@michaeldavies4770]

The grin a minute in, Like “I pulled that beginning off! Can’t believe it”

[@WillieBeard]

I'm a fan! The song, the performance, and most of all the the player...well done, well done indeed!!

[@A-Nobody]

One of the greatest pieces of guitar I've ever heard. A truly stunning version.

[@marinafeatherby7042]

He is one of the finest guitarists that I've heard. I like his style . The best version .❤

[@BloodBerth]

Why am I just barely discovering this? This is gold!

[@MrBlakeLee]

No worries, still plenty to come.

[@nicknchrist]

One of my favorite songs of all time and a beautiful rendition. Bravo

[@chrisrueda9704]

Awesome man, great, congratulations you are master....

[@tottelias]

i have listen to this at least 50 times, and im still speechless

[@Zareth777]

Absolutely fucking amazing and a superb tone and lovely wide vibrato! Just awesome!!!

[@brucebrandy9433]

Dude. I hear Steve Vai, Mark Bonilla, Joe Satriani, & Yngwie Malmsteen all rolled together, and I'd be remiss not to mention Eddie Van Halen and the Late, Great Randy Rhoads (RIP). Amazeballs, yo. Beautifully done.

[@inhisgrip94]

wow i've been trying to figure out my own own cover for this song for months and this just blew away what i had in my mind

[@larasobralaragao91]

My God! this is one of the best videos I've seen! I've watched for years!

[@oldiesdrive-in7880]

I came here after many years to listen to this song again.thanks.cheers:)

[@RogelioPerea]

Sublime. "Well done" falls short to describe.

[@TreyMerrillGuitarist]

I was playing through a Fender G-Dec, 15 watt solid state amp. I used hall reverb for the intro and solo parts, and used delay for the chorus. -Trey Merrill

[@TomHarrisICSC]

I found this so amazing, I called my 92 year old father and played it to him over the phone. Like me, he was awed, totally and completely. How do you learn this style? I have some decent skill on guitar but nothing like this. Tom Harris Ottawa, Canada

[@DunderHead.5000]

Hammer-ons and volume swells. You can either use the volume on the guitar seen here or use a volume pedal.

[@marcelnoel6717]

You probably dont care but if you're bored like me during the covid times then you can stream pretty much all the latest movies on instaflixxer. I've been binge watching with my girlfriend recently =)

[@ikernickolas6940]

@Marcel Noel Yea, been watching on InstaFlixxer for years myself :D

[@TheMissdeena]

Wow so talented, Love it, He shows in his body language how much he loves music :O) Keep it up!

[@1943MustangD]

Sharon, I understand the pride you have in Trey's accomplishments and virtuosity on the guitar. A parent who encourages and nurtures will see their child reach levels most of us only dream about. Good luck.

[@wildcatology101]

Damn!!! Im speechless. Thats awesome. I could close my eyes and listen to that for hours

[@awolfadventureawildconnect5311]

Wow this is awesome! Good going that's incredible my dad taught lessons we grew up with music being huge to us, and dad always playing and singing.

[@kelsochrist]

yea guys its amaging what he does with a guitar. we just all need to talk him into making it a career. i know him personally and he does not wanna pursure it... idk why

[@monseratejimmer]

pleasing to the ear...thats what we call music...nice craft man..share that talent and god will give u more..

[@tonysk8tilldeath]

i keep on listening to this..

[@TreyMerrillGuitarist]

Once you've started a project and have an audio file on there, look to the far left and you will see a column that says "Inserts, Equalizers, Sends, and Channel." Click "inserts", then you will see two spots where you can add effects, click it and there is a list of the different effects that you can add. Hope this helps.

[@BigMoneyAl]

I think so too ,,,This version also has a haunting sound of sadness blended in that brings back memories of Judy's Death and her life as a mystery

[@cookiesrawesomee]

So many acoustic versions!!! This is what I was looking for

[@paullennon7426]

Excellent technic and feeling to this young and so much unkown guitarrist. Go away Trey Merrill... And also very, very clear notes. Fantaaaastic version!!! (from Catalonia, Spain, excuses for my 'macarronic' english)

[@ShanyGolan]

Of course Chris Impellitteri is the mastermind behind this magnificent piece of instrumental!

[@TheSrluna]

This video popped up randomly while I was driving. I literally had to stop driving to see who plays it, “like” this video and subscribe to your channel.

[@DennisStephenson]

I wish I had just the talent in your little finger.... Amazing, thanks for sharing.

[@tonypreddy3630]

fantastic!! could listen to this forever.

[@Ganeshwaren]

nice that you did it differently ffrom chris's version. both are great i their own ways

[@pj2418]

I watched this in amazement.

[@OJC123]

this is a fantastic artist. awesome playing.a master of the guitar.

[@nonstoprocker5377]

Man you are so talented.!...your tone and color just blow me away..not to mention your killer technique...thanks so much for makin me smile today!

[@zachhart595]

Bravo. Awesome

[@madbob66]

Absolutely brilliant, amazing version of this song, top man. Regards Bob

[@argyridesm]

Absolutely Impressive!!!! I am hearing this over and over . Congratulation mate!!!!!

[@wisevirgin]

Trey, your playing brought me to TEARS! The melodic tones are off the chain!! If you are local to Morganton, NC you just may have an agent... ME!

[@thecuttingedge123]

I dont know if you still see these comments, but i wanted to say that this particular video got me started on playing guitar in the first place. I cover this song almost everyday as a warm up but i can never make it sing just quite like you do. Just wanted to tell you youve literally changed a life with your music.

[@geraldmaxwell7689]

Very good playing

[@Neko501]

Best version of this song on youtube, without a doubt. Simply incredible!!!!

[@BrentYoshida]

Wow 😳. My goodness 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

[@catsofsherman1316]

Very nice version. You really put your stamp on it.

[@jagr192]

Simply beautiful!

[@gamfra]

That's is really beautiful dude I just can't stop listening this song!!! Keep on and looking forward to hear more of your music.

[@dieterw6308]

breath taking..... loved it

[@beetlesuzuki72]

awesome, best version ever. really enjoyed it thanks for sharing.

[@XxAngelDevxX]

OMG NOW I'M REALLY SOMEWHERE OVER THE RAINBOW AFTER LISTENING TO UR PERFORMANCE! IM TAKEN ABACK MAN! RESPECT From Singapore!

[@katslat8410]

BEAUTIFUL, LOVE IT!!!

[@ToniMillan]

Great version and fantastic guitarwork friend... Thanks from Barcelona Toni

[@bogeyboy2]

I've been playing guitar for 40 years....mostly slow country stuff. I normally don't care for shredding ( mainly because I can't do it )...but you've made me change my mind. I've heard a lot of versions of this song done by practically every guitar player of note. You are simple awesome my friend. You have a touch that comes from the soul. I wish I had 1/10 of your talent.

[@raffaamx]

Bravo!!! Fantastico!! Congratulations! Maestro Raffaello - Brazil

[@SeanDamonGreene]

Sounds great !

[@beacon776]

That was absolutely insane, super human, and beautiful. Ok I think I may have come close to explaining how great I think that was. WHEEEW!

[@RickStoneDog]

That was SWEET!!! Great interpretation of the this piece of music. > EXCELLENT

[@Tamayopdx]

wow great cover i like a lot your improvisation you are one of the best and your guitar sound is very nice too

[@InfiernoSupremo]

Awesome, I am learning this song, and you play with your heart, good feeling!!!

[@rickyduncan4156]

very good!! beautiful arrangement!!!

[@michaelhelin3042]

WOW!!! he play such awsome music!

[@claudiarab3720]

JE SUIS UNE FAN DE TREY MERRILL..... BRAVO! y love you! Thank you for the music

[@Jav7469]

Wow!! What a GREAT version of this song! Kudos to you!!!!

[@jrford95]

This is mind blowing keep doing what ur doing!!!!!!

[@freezaxp]

simply amazing, lovely tone as well!

[@ughderful]

This is unbelievably amazing

[@zs6vwd]

Mate you a genius.Awesome playing.Well done!!!!!!!!!

[@maxiotto978]

Excellent!

[@VirginiaRasmijn]

O my gosh! What a beautiful way of playing it...You made me cry. hahahha. I admire your talent. I hope you concour the world with your music. Virginia

[@TNothingFree]

This melody cheers me up every time. Thank you for making this video!

[@claudiarab3720]

je ne me lasse pas d ecouter ta musique ; surtout avec ce morceau! GOOD! verry verry good

[@MrethanMissemma]

When you gonna post some more, Trey? Your shit rocks. Beautiful! I use it every morning to get fired up for work!!!

[@sarracatuf]

simply awesome.. greetings from Argentina

[@georgesolomon1153]

Bro. 🎸I loved your version just seconds into listening to it. Very powerful and beautiful!!!

[@Pan3405]

much love you put in your version.. congratulatios!

[@elflaacojoe]

Trey, supreme performance!! Regards from Venezuela, keep going man!!!

[@kewlkitty2882]

what an amazing playing on guitar you rock dude keep it up

[@caseyclapp103]

After all these years, still effing awesome! We should jam...

[@pauly414]

another great piece, awesome tone and your technique is sublime

[@Abyss2Zero]

Hey do you hear that in the background....... Trey!!! Trey!!! Trey!!! Trey!!! Great Job! Im a fan.

[@philphelan85]

WOW!!!! Someone need's to sign that dude!!!!

[@underdog4000]

@SGouveia95 he uses the volume pedal on the guitar...it can be done with a volume pedal also...these method makes the guitar sound more like violins and cello...etc

[@caseyclappyahoo]

This is the best version of this song EVER!!!

[@Gh3tt0pimp]

243k views is alot, but this deserves so much more!

[@HaarekV3]

Gh3tt0pimp Jeg fant jeg fant :P

[@mick2181]

Fantastic ! thank you !

[@billyjack8020]

Awesome , keep on rocking in the free world man!!!

[@wiithemachi3139]

Billy Jack yoma

[@MegaStan74]

Mega Sound! You are very good guitarist! well done!

[@CezzTv]

DUDE YOU ROCKED ME OUT RIGHT NOW!!!!!!!! AMAZING!

[@stringbender69]

Amazing......great tone.

[@Deshantin]

Very awsome some seriously amazing soloing

[@smokymcpot24]

Wtf, I'm amazed. Love your playing. Tnx for sharing. Again..... amazing, dude!

[@AFABIANO1]

this music is the best overtime in classic movie of childrens... AMAZING!!!! the movie is amazing... no vampires, no harri potter, only THIS CLASSIC MOVIE ; the wizard of the oz

[@user-zj6xh5yv1t]

He's like a heavenly angel playing guitar:)