How to play BIG LOG by ROBERT PLANT

[@Douglas_I]

I drove 4 hours a few weeks ago to go to a Robert Page and Alison Krauss concert. When we were checking into our motel, the lady helping us asked what brought us to town. When we told her, she said "oh I'm so sorry about what happened!" To which we replied, "Why?" and she said,"Oh , you didn't hear? It was canceled." It was canceled about an hour after we started driving. Not rescheduled, CANCELED! The tickets were refunded but it was too late for the motel and gas and everything else we spent to go to it! I wouldn't even care, though, if they rescheduled. That may have been my only chance left to see part of the greatest band ever live! I guess it just wasn't meant to be.

[@Douglas_I]

I forgot to say this: To be fair, it was an understandable reason. Alison had the flu. She had been fighting through it at previous shows, so it wasn't a lie. However, I would've been happy to go and watch Plant sing with just backing tracks. At least say you're planning to reschedule, though, even if the time and date are not set yet. The show sold out in about 3 minutes after sales began, so clearly, most people would make the trip again to see it! They could offer the choice of refunds or to wait for the makeup show!

[@BRIDG_L]

Post-Zeppelin hi point is Robbie’s guitar 🎸 solo on Thru With The Two-Step tho. Especially on the OG old vinyl LP. But don’t just take my word for it ;-)

[@garywebb5058]

Uhm, I think Big Log is the winner. I agree….. And I thoroughly enjoyed the remake of the Big Log video! 😂That was great! Thanks for the lesson!

[@SpedSpedding]

Haha thank you Gary, I think the passers by did as well. 🤘🏻🤣

[@Koiraves1]

Hands down the best guitar teacher on youtube.

[@SpedSpedding]

I mean, what’s not to love? Thanks so much! 🎄🥰

[@odinikita4821]

Yep totally.

[@paraflightjoe1053]

Ship of Fools.

[@SpedSpedding]

That was the last video! 🤣🤣🤣

[@MrKempy20]

Spedders, any chance of doing some stuff off Presence please, For your Life or Im gonna Crawl, thanks Man love the stuff you do. Kempy.

[@marky3870]

I subbed after watching this and learning the song. Great teacher with some personality to make it fun!

[@user-iamRobinV68]

You make learning so nice and calm!!! So precise and easily understood!! Thank you Sped! 🥰🥰🥰

[@SpedSpedding]

You are so welcome Robin! Thanks for watching.

[@walterammann6475]

What a cool lesson - so much eye- brow- fun🥳🥳😜

[@douglaschristine8387]

Thanks Sped, I liked your take on a great song, how's your girlfriend? Peace 🕊️.

[@buzzcrushtrendkill]

Great lesson. I've now memorized the parts, just continuing practicing for fluidity. I wish the studio outro was part of the lesson...

[@careydixon8189]

As mostly a prog rock drummer I loved learning Big Log on guitar! It's a great Robbie Blunt riff! Loved always the chorused verb clean sound! Thx

[@imstillhere6678]

Great tutorial. Pickup position should be 2 (bridge & middle).

[@mikedr1549]

Funny - listening to this now I'm really getting a Dire Straits vibe (like the first two albums) from that guitar piece. So lovely. Also - really enjoyed the cinematic bit for the open. I think you're ready for your own Song Remains the Same type movie! Thanks as always for the superb content.

[@SpedSpedding]

Yeah it has to be the angelic Strat tone plus a deep, dark and moody melody. Also, for anyone who hasn’t seen the original video and then watches this they may just think “why has he filmed himself breaking down?” 🤣🤣🤣

[@mikedr1549]

@@SpedSpedding Indeed - I remember the music video very well. In fact I saw Plant live when he toured for that album. Phil Collins was drumming for him. I never got to see LZ so that was pretty special.

[@PMofKhanadah]

Its not a Plant riff, its a Blunt riff.

[@SpedSpedding]

Yes it is but it’s a Plant song so made sense to label it that way in the thumbnail whilst pointing at his Log. I mention Blunt in the comments with other people.

[@awesome_slyda2059]

Nothing sounds more 80s than Big Log, or Chris Rea's On The Beach.

[@RicardoMartinez-hk5kn]

Saludos de coahuila mexico.simplemente eres un chingón¡¡¡

[@Anonymous-gt9qp]

You should look up a guy from Ireland a guitar player David Hockedy from Ireland he is a brilliant guitar player he is on KZbin

[@JonnyReturns]

Love this, Sped. Your content just gets better and better. It’s been awesome seeing your channel grow over the years. Thanks for being a huge inspiration and a great teacher. Looking forward to all the great stuff in 2023. Have a safe holiday 🤘

[@SpedSpedding]

I appreciate that mate. Thanks for always being there in the comments and supporting. It means a lot. Have a great Christmas, to you and yours! 🙌🏻🎄

[@Lnavarrobmw]

Great tutorial with a task to entertain yourself for a while to try playing what you taught, I see that this was done a year ago, well today, December 29th, a New Year's greeting and may you have a great 2024, cheers with a whisky, Greetings from the SOUTH of the Hispanic world.

[@vfxtreme2023]

BIG LOG - is Definitely a VIBE, but in North America there are 2 Kinds of Logs My Friend: 1) U.S. > PECAN LOGS from Stuckys on Every Interstate Highway 2) Canada - FIR TREEs on Trucks on every mountain road__ This Song Lacks any dynamic component, like a Pat Metheny SoLo. I Like Little by Little Better & Ship of Fools about the Same. But I Dig Your Demo's, 'careful with that Extreme Eye-Brow Movement, Groucho Marks Estate has a Patent on that & You Make someday require Botox Injections in order to stop it ; !

[@keithgriffin761]

I was wrong. She is the typical wife, bitching about the noise of my practices.wishful thinking on my part.

[@CoyoteGo]

Hi, thinking of joining your patreon. Is there an address I could ask few questions?

[@jdavis6650]

Nice work. Your improv bends were not in scale. Not just sloppy in an out of tune for blues way Your approach to the recorded version was excellent.

[@tward3928]

Great video, could you give the underlying chord changes as well please 🙏. Next up? Has to be 29 Palms please.

[@keithgriffin761]

when I figure how to play this, my wife will be dragging herself around with inoperable legs, as if we were teenagers again.....Nope, wishful thinking she is bitchig about noises of my practice

[@r.p.vanloon6403]

Oh man, wish I could play lke that. Great vid, helped me a lot.The only problem is still have is getting the sound right. Can you enlighten me how to achieve that? Reverb, delay and a little chorus maybe? Would really appriciate it if you can help me out here.

[@jahns6980]

love the extra version ...hypnotic

[@mariocooldude9092]

When i first heard the title I thought 🤔 it was a tune about taking a crap 💩 🚽 because its all I ever drop are Big Logs

[@willylipsurinesample7945]

Great lesson. I really enjoy your content and humor. Congratulations on your work with Sophie and I hope you guys hit it big time

[@SpedSpedding]

Thanks so much, that means a lot.

[@davidharrold9189]

Great lesson. How about doing thru with the two step. Haven’t ever seen that one online!!!

[@Teabonesteak]

Big Log riff rules all. Perfect driving song.

[@SpedSpedding]

Could do with swapping cars with Planty. 🤣

[@serranodavid3247]

What kind of compressor are you running?

[@stephenfalkenberg1954]

Far Post would an obvious next one,don't cha think?

[@israelcontreras416]

Thank you...one of my playlist

[@stanbark007]

If yer asking, "In the Mood" and "Other Arms" would be great. Robbie Blunt was so distinctive on Plant's first three solo albums.

[@SpedSpedding]

Yeah his style and tone is iconic. I’d say a little underrated tbh. I’ve got a lot of love for the sounds of those early records. 🥰

[@aquilarossa5191]

I always liked the little solo thing at the start of this song. It really stood out from the crowd back in the day. I will have to remember this video exists and get back to it, because it needs a Strat tone really. My ancient HS3 'more is more' pickups are kaput. I finally worked out the strange buzzy noise when plugged in is microphonic pickups, not a setup issue I could fix with an allen key. To diagnose I just talked to my Strat like I had lost my marbles and pressed record in Reaper. Sure enough my voice was on the play back. P.S. I still miss England where I grew up, but that somewhat Black Sabbath looking scene at the beginning reminds me of how much doing three paper rounds every morning during early 1980s English winters sucked. NZ these days. No Jaffa Cakes. The chippy does not have vinegar. They think football is for girls. They think ugg ball with the dinosaur egg shaped ball is for men (rugby union - in case I was too cryptic there). Other than that it's alright.

[@SpedSpedding]

Haha yeah, that’s just a typical day in the north. 🐺 Btw if you haven’t seen the original video, you might not get it. Glad that you’ve diagnosed the problem, you’ll get it fixed no problem. The way your phrased it made it sound like you just shouted at your guitar and it sorted itself out. 🤣

[@aquilarossa5191]

@@SpedSpedding I wish shouting could fix things. I was quite good at shouting back in the day

[@jimgreenside4506]

Excellent excellent excellent

[@RebelTheUncanny1]

This is just the coolest upload ever, Sped. And I'm glad to have it. Happy Holidays to you and yours.

[@SpedSpedding]

Thank you my friend! Means a lot. Same to you. 🎄🙌🏻

[@davidrees1840]

Sped's Big Yule Log -what a lovely thing to wake up to on Christmas! Beautiful song and love your tone. All the best to you!

[@SpedSpedding]

Happy holidays David! Hope you had a good one. 🎄

[@philfyphil]

Another marvel from Sped. Still a massively undersubscribed channel.

[@SpedSpedding]

Thanks so much! 100k by Christmas?

[@julianandrews6025]

Great choice So many great songs to choose from loved desert rose and 29 palms too

[@SpedSpedding]

29 Palms is an absolute tune. I had it on in the car coming home from filming the intro. 😂

[@markdesod561]

Merry Xmas, Sped!! Getting Cranked up for another go at this!!!!!

[@SpedSpedding]

Awesome Mark! Same to you and hope you enjoy playing it. 🪵🎄

[@markdesod561]

I was wondering if you had already done this song, just last week as a matter of fact!! Seems like this is Great Music Year, isn't it???!!! A+++++++++++++++ teacher

[@SpedSpedding]

Thanks Mark! Glad you rate this lesson. Had a bit of fun with the intro too. 🪵🙌🏻

[@isaacverrall8782]

Man i really like this channel

[@omegalast800]

...top marks again, #TopTeach! Most sure your ThemTube™100k wall plaque will be in the post soon after the strike has finished. While you're waiting for the new thermostat to be fitted can you squeeze in... In dulci jubilo?

[@SpedSpedding]

The AA should be with me shortly. I'm waiting in the shop with Plenty. Not gonna lie, definitely need that plaque now. Haha

[@doctorvinnie]

Sped, you are one very versatile guy. Absolutely hilarious.

[@SpedSpedding]

😂😂 thank you!

[@jakewaldman6243]

The production of that intro 😲😲 💵 💵 Absolute gold

[@SpedSpedding]

Hahaha thank you man. When it broke down and I sat for a second and shouted “let’s go!”

[@jakewaldman6243]

@@SpedSpedding 🤣🤣 that’s awesome!

[@shahzepp]

indeed it is :D

[@gcr28]

Thanks, I appreciate your videos.

[@SpedSpedding]

Thank you so much for the support! That's amazing. Glad you liked this video.

[@brians7181]

cheeky lead........😅

[@victorformosa228]

Covered this a few months back but I will be back on it with your version, the opening of this video was sublime 😂

[@SpedSpedding]

🤣🤣 glad you liked that. A bit of fun, I need to do more of it.

[@victorformosa228]

@@SpedSpedding It's an awesome piece of guitar work, working on ship of fools right now.

[@daulay3322]

Honestly, I never heard this song before. So I jumped to the Robert Plant - Big Log (Official Video) and pause yours. I must say your tone is just as tasty as the original, Mate. Thanks for the lessons. I enjoy it. Btw, I hope smoke on the hood just a sfx, and the car just fine.

[@SpedSpedding]

Haha thank you… maybe pop the original music video on and have a laugh. 🤘🏻🤣

[@michaelbaynham5107]

Hi Sped. Merry Christmas. Greetings from Oldham, home of the Tubular Bandage. In the last video you asked about favourite Planty tunes. Well, I went out and bought Pictures at Eleven when it was first released (yes, I'm that old), and I had a stab at playing Pledge Pin. Moonlight in Samosa is also epic. One question, are your eyebrows floating or hard-tail?

[@SpedSpedding]

That’s very cool Michael. Used to spend a bit of time up your way. Had an ex girlfriend in Uppermill. Nice part of the north. Great suggestions and thanks for watching. Wishing you and yours a Merry Christmas too. 🎄🙌🏻

[@danieladrianpereyra8969]

Hi Sped, amazing lesson as usual, but what´s the Fender guitar model you are using please?. Thanks.

[@SpedSpedding]

It’s my 2013 Fender American Deluxe Stratocaster Trans White.

[@md1trk]

It is definitely the eye brows that are controlling the whammy bar and NOT the other way round.

[@SpedSpedding]

I knew it! Past two videos I’ve noticed them playing a strong part. Last night when I was going to bed I heard them talking about what video they want to do next. 🫣

[@forex922]

Sped can you do Stairway to Gilligan's Island

[@SpedSpedding]

I just googled. No idea. 🤣🤣 Not into clown cosplay tbh but the rest I could smash out no prob.

[@randall9000]

‘Calling To You’ lesson incoming Mr. Sped? Love your vids 🍻

[@SpedSpedding]

Thank you, glad you like! Have a great christmas.

[@doggedout]

I don't even know what to say about this video. It is so perfect. Have been on YT since the day it went live, but this is another level. You have instantly jumped over my other 500 subs to number one. In these times, its just good to know you exist as a thing on KZbin. From your dessert to rain car breakdown to your most amazing guitar breakdown.... Spoiler: I used to sing in a crappy LZ cover band back in the 80's... Their are literally 5 guitars hanging on my living room walls...right now. I have not touched one in about a year. But you have forced me to learn this backward and forwards... Most excellent job as always Mr. Sped. Now...do " Little by Little" Happy holidays to you and all the Spedletts!

[@SpedSpedding]

I love this, thanks so much for sharing. 🥺 Every single person who picks up their guitar after watching fills me with inspiration. Honestly, it’s so cool. Hope you enjoyed your close up. 😂 And it was a good job I found that car park or else I’d have been filming in Lidl by Lidl.

[@doggedout]

@@SpedSpedding Lol. A glass of the Glenlevit at you! I just bought the bottle today! An annual Christmas present to myself. Too expensive otherwise. Jameson is my normal fare.

[@ArchaicMedia]

@@SpedSpedding now that is funny!!

[@dennispope8299]

I could not agree with you more with this guys humor and his delivery. Absolutely brilliant Mr. Sped!

[@ruudkempe2956]

Agree 100%... I am a mediocre guitar player at best, but even I can play Big Log after watching this.... just brilliant stuff.

[@grogueQ]

Perfect way to teach a song. The sections are just short enough and just long enough. (Or as some might say, the perfect length.) And you're funny af. The hardest part was the intro where I had to overheat my car in the rain, but it really helped to get the right feel.

[@Indobiker61]

Wow just what i needed, thanks. Excelent explained and on a relaxed way to. Gonna learn it to do you and Robert Plant justice... Happy 2023.

[@SonadoCWB]

Nobody besides me likes Hurting Kind?

[@SpedSpedding]

I wouldn’t say that but you’re definitely the first shout for it.

[@Jhossack11]

Tia the season, all the food, some constipation, then…big log.

[@SpedSpedding]

Haha, yeah I think you're spot on to be honest Jim. Don't forget the whiskey!

[@50songs]

Brilliant... love it! Saw Robbie play with RP in 83 (Mcr Apollo) and 85 (NEC). He was the perfect foil for Plant at that time whilst he was reinventing himself as a solo artist.

[@alecfraser1928]

I knew Big Log via Viktor and Alison Krause. Interesting to learn the nuances from your close examination. I tend to noodle around what remains in my head. And its given me the inclination to explore more of Planty's back catalogue.

[@therichbuddha3277]

This is a cinematographic masterpiece.

[@SpedSpedding]

Haha thank you! 🙏🏻

[@TommySG1]

Hey man :) As usual another awesome lesson bro! I honestly never gave this song much thought about learning but as usual you shed some cool lighting on it. I've been stuck inside Truefire doing some pretty cool Blues type tutorials lately and this was just a nice breath of fresh air 🤟 I'm thinking this will also sound pretty awesome on an acoustic guitar as well too. I'll be practicing this tonight while I'm watching the playoffs ( Yes... fake football as you Brits would probably say ahah! Not soccer 🤣 ). As always thanks! Tommy~

[@keithgriffin761]

I'm learning, just found my favorite teacher. many others are great, although I know and love exactly what you are teaching

[@roblarson9065]

How many Robert Plant riffs are there?

[@SpedSpedding]

At least a Page's worth.

[@gigiadd2816]

😂😂😂😂 cool intro, as the original video

[@SpedSpedding]

Hahaha glad you got that!

[@joemartucci4786]

Great video my friend. Love the tone the chords sound great. Happy New Year to you & Gabby.

[@Mustaine1ify]

Nice tip using your pinky for the slide, gets you onto the minor 7 easier. 👍

[@SpedSpedding]

Yes it does! Glad you rate it thanks.

[@azbababooey]

Since you’re doing Plant, can you also do In the Mood?

[@SpedSpedding]

Depends what mood I’m in… 🤣

[@richard4sunshine]

What kind of a tremolo bar is on your guitar? Ty

[@SpedSpedding]

EyeBrows signature.

[@keithmmccully5761]

Well done Sped ... Well done ...

[@SpedSpedding]

Thank you!

[@jakebee6218]

Great lesson and interpretation.

[@SpedSpedding]

Nice one!

[@jonathanbatchelor5032]

Great stuff. Love this song

[@SpedSpedding]

Thank you! Me too. 🪵

[@PPTips]

Great lesson again thank you so much. May i ask what modulation you were using?

[@user-gm5by6dj3d]

You are a cool dude. And I want to be your friend.

[@SpedSpedding]

You are my friend!

[@EddieLeeFunn]

Big Log... and 29 Palms!

[@SpedSpedding]

29 Palms is out in full force today. Taken over the comments for sure.

[@reneotten7376]

Haha that opening was great 😂

[@SpedSpedding]

One for the proper Planty fans out there!

[@thedude-jb7wx]

hell yeah i know this is going to be good!!! your version at the beginning OMG SO AMAZING!!!

[@thedude-jb7wx]

and the ending omg dude you got the stuff man Sped. You got the soul brother!

[@watchmoto0210]

Magnificent

[@SpedSpedding]

Thanks!

[@paulyoung4781]

Lol ur such a DUDE!! Honestly I love ur character mate u make learning so good,ur such a great guitarist I see so many on here but u just make things better,the way u explain! And I love ur personality ur so bloody cool.

[@SpedSpedding]

Thanks a ton Paul, that's really cool! This was a fun video to make, especially that intro! Hahaha.

[@paulyoung4781]

@@SpedSpedding I loved the intro mate I was in a knot especially the swagger that was so cool mate haha love all ur vids mate there absolutely top of my list mate

[@gcr28]

Great video, love the intro bit. Great song.

[@michaelreyes147]

U are a bad ass teacher clear view

[@SpedSpedding]

Thank you Michael!

[@mariocooldude9092]

Robert Plant is a musical genius

[@6stringgunner511]

Awesome 👍🏻😎!!! GREAT Work!!! Loved the Lesson!!! Thank You.

[@SpedSpedding]

My pleasure!

[@conalrosbotham5846]

Happy new year!!

[@SpedSpedding]

Happy new year!!

[@rsvette123]

Beautiful :)

[@SpedSpedding]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@chrisjude8794]

I knew you would like it Sped 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣👍 Absolutely beautiful Played to perfection Fantastic tutorial 👏👏👏👏 Thanks for the eyebrow tip🤘 it’s going to be invaluable 💯🤣🤣🤣👍 Have a brilliant Christmas and more sped magic in 2023 🙏😎

[@SpedSpedding]

Just need a good mechanic now. At least I broke down in from of my camera… 🤣 Glad you liked it Chris. Thanks and same to you.

[@davedavid7061]

I've always liked the Manic Nirvana album. Especially Tie Dye on the Highway

[@SpedSpedding]

Nails the vibe and the song names at the same time doesn’t he. 🤣🖤

[@kmajor44]

Love it! 🪵 My favorite post Zep Plant tune and, my favorite Strat tone of the 80’s. You tee’d this video up nicely Sped! Have a great holiday season. 🎄 P.S. 2nd best Log tune: It's Lo-og, Lo-og, It's big, it's heavy, it's wood. It's Lo-og, Lo-og, It's better than bad, it's good!

[@SpedSpedding]

Haha thanks again for the suggestion K! Glad you liked the video and shout. Hope Santa brings you a massive log or 3. 🤣🪵

[@RayC234]

Nice! time to make the Les Paul jealous and pull out the Strat. Thanks man!

[@SpedSpedding]

Ahh they don’t get along? I had the same issue. Quite jealous of each other growing up. Have you tried playing some Thin Lizzy with a friend? 😏

[@RayC234]

@@SpedSpedding Yes I tried to get a friend to learn "The Boys Are Back In Town" but when as he put it, the chords got weird in other words, "these aren't bar chords! why do you always have to play these weird chords? it don't have to be just like just like they played it" so I gave up. But I've always wanted to have a go at "The Cowboy Song" or "Emerald"

[@emac1652]

29 Palms

[@SpedSpedding]

Back to back votes for 29 Palms. Do we have a sneaky 3rd place emerging?

[@chriss1492]

Hello Sped! Great lesson as always! I saw the Principle of Moments tour in Houston, TX back in real time (80s). Great stuff! What effects do you use for this? Are you in Strat middle position?

[@SpedSpedding]

Thanks so much! And wow, how cool, wish I could have been there. For this track I went between 2nd and 4th positions. 2nd for the performance and 4th for the lesson. Don’t ask me why. 🤣

[@edwardyazinski3858]

Excellent addition to your most excellent catalog of great lessons! Much thanks to you! I know how I will be spending some of my holiday time off ; ) Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! Cheers to you and yours Sensei!

[@SpedSpedding]

Wonderful! Thanks so much for that and have a great time playing over the break. 🎄

[@PPTips]

Thanks!

[@SpedSpedding]

You’re welcome! 🙏🏻 And thanks for the support.

[@daveh8686]

OK, I've been getting through this and super appreciate your calm explanation and proper speed. Ship of fools & this lesson are important I think for my guitar repertoire so thank you.

[@SpedSpedding]

Glad to help Dave.

[@braxal6983]

Sped, Merry Christmas to you the best teacher on KZbin!!! Please tell me what you did to get that great tone for the lesson. Also....Please teach me the song "In The Evening". I have not forgotten after all the years I have asked you. Haha

[@SpedSpedding]

I don’t think you’ve mentioned that one before? 👀 🤣 Thanks so much for the kind words and the support. Means a lot. In terms of tone, leave it with me for some decent content.

[@braxal6983]

Since you are in the mood for Robert Plant you need to do the solo to "In The Mood". Haha

[@SpedSpedding]

Tactful suggestion for sure. 😏

[@braxal6983]

@@SpedSpedding You Know I am going to try. What fun is it if I don't? Besides you are a pro and I know if you do a lesson you do it to perfection where anyone can understand any nuance of the parts you are teaching. Well, most everyone that is.