Tedeschi Trucks Band - "Midnight In Harlem" (Solo)

Derek Trucks solos on "Midnight In Harlem" with the Tedeschi Trucks Band at the Palace Theatre in Albany, NY on December 2, 2012.

[@ayelmao1224]

Almost forgot to watch this today

[@MoxieCom]

yes, indeed it's a great way to get "right" with the world...

[@magicharry17]

whenever i see this comment i unlike it and then like it again

[@gustafberggrensson9841]

This is the best comment on the internet. Think about this comment all the time!

[@chrisrubin8941]

Felt that

[@alexandergrieve47]

hope you didn’t forget today

[@PoochDoobie]

It's honestly unbelievable that there is a person alive right now that can just do that

[@Fred-oh9vl]

So much in there. I feel like he encapsulated the story of life in a solo....from melancholy sadness to joyous elation and everything in between.

[@rosalindr4975]

Try to see him live.

[@musicmanxii]

Pure artistic expression, with no separation between consciousness and medium. This is what every musician/artist aspires for

[@Ravelle17]

💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯

[@kevinsteele947]

This, to me, is a pretty close definition of having "soul". That dude Loves and probably even lives to play that guitar, and he's one of the lucky few to "master" it. We're quite lucky when folks lime him decide to share their gift with us.

[@DavidRFIT]

He could well be the best slide player in history.

[@denisesmith835]

I agree

[@Knight14649]

sonny landreth is at the top of that list too, check him out...

[@jt061470]

Tons of great slide guitarists out there... But nobody out there has or produces the tones that Derek does. Maybe Ry Cooder, but he still comes up short in my eyes. The tone , man. His fucking tone is unmatched. Unparalleled.

[@Imafriggingoddess]

Yeah nobody has that fat juicy tone that Derek has. So happy to see him in concert next month!

[@japhygoldman8856]

BB King said as much himself, 'As good as i've ever heard it"

[@mr.jokare7854]

After the third rendition, the audience finally fell silent and everyone knew that one of the craziest electric guitar solos ever on the planet was about to happen. never delete the video. I want it played at my funeral! I envy everyone who was there 😂

[@cavscout62]

Not only The Best Slide Player but also Picker. I’ve been watching/listening to Derek since he was just a Boy and he’s the Greatest Guitarist Alive.

[@mooncat13]

That guitar has more emotion than anyone's singing I've ever heard

[@jacobvieira1338]

I've listened to this solo performance for probably 8 years now and every single fucking time I am speechless and blown away. This version of the solo must never go away. Bless whoever filmed this

[@rolandquilente9318]

I legit cried the first time I listened to this and I don’t know why. Haha

[@woboin]

@@rolandquilente9318 me too!!

[@joaomartinspersonalteacher859]

It's like and angel playing guitar, simply amazing

[@tylerm5774]

I heard they named a car after this guy

[@ayandey137]

A big car that can carry other cars

[@alexparadise91]

If rapidly falling in love had a sound. It would be this. An explosion of life and color.

[@Gray_Vox]

Hard to imagine a better guitar solo than this.

[@hoyyoh1179]

Here in Diego Garcia smoking my cigar listening to this amazing performance. Wherever you're at in life always find the good thing.

[@Fred-oh9vl]

To use Derek's own words from his Rick Beato interview, "....sometimes you can't get at sounds you hear in your head..." Well, he got there on this night x1000. If you watch the full performance, you can see how even Susan is profoundly and emotionally moved like the rest of us.

[@tortillasarenotbiceps7622]

If heaven is anything short of this I'm gonna need to speak to a manager.

[@Andre-qj3js]

The best version !!!

[@SolarSailor1967]

I swear that his calm reverent look combined with the sounds coming forth makes it a spiritual experience.

[@psychobilly09]

One my favorite solos

[@gryphon37]

"For those with the Eyes to See, the Ears to Hear, and the Heart to Know.....

[@albertswagert5226]

That is the kind of solo you wish would go on for eternity.

[@bonkorcher566]

so emotional and makes me never give up in this hard times

[@joeblow1115]

It is inspiring.

[@loopheadodb8578]

Who's still coming back to this in 2022?

[@musicavariada6975]

Yooooooooooo

[@rolon-will3362]

Is this the most beautiful guitar solo of all time? It’s not my genre, I don’t play slide, but I keep coming back to this vid and my heart melts every single time. Just gorgeous!

[@walteryoung3056]

I wonder what it must feel like for him when he is this zoned in. This one gets met every time too.

[@andrewkeen3129]

I've heard countless thousands of the best guitar solos from most of the best guitarists of all time and I can confirm that this is just ridiculous and stupidly beautiful.

[@larrycourtney8893]

When Trucks gets going like he did on this one, he's the most expressive,soulful and dynamic guitar player in the business, bar none.

[@Flips77Coupe]

The ETown Solo I believe to be the best version. I literally listen to 5-6 times a week for a real long time now.

[@TaylorJohnson1]

The emotion that swells in my eyes keeps me from watching this everyday. Too much goodness.

[@noonewouldpickthis]

The studio version is one of my favorite songs of all.

[@danordaz1362]

Now I too need to listen to this daily! Chills when he hits that high note near the end!!!

[@DougWeaver1998]

EASILY one of the best guitarist in history, overall. Some of this cat’s long riffs can bring tears to your eyes!

[@LA-zc9rg]

Wife heard this solo for the first time live, when I looked over she had tears in her eyes, she said the emotion she felt coming from Derek’s playing was overwhelming.

[@lukekeating9693]

Hands down one of the best .

[@realchrishansen6306]

I started to cry. I felt powerless.

[@MoxieCom]

To say Derek is a masterful slide guitar player doesn't really describe this performance... He plays slide guitar with the kind of devotion, sensitivity and wisdom of an oracle. He "left it all on stage" with this soulful and inspired performance and the world seems like a better place to me now. Thank you Derek. ;)

[@BrandonSantino]

I will always keep coming back to this…

[@MrSpartanfanatic1]

*Trucks looks up from finishing solo* Everyone in the crowd is just naked Trucks: *turns to drummer* "fork it over. Told ya I could do it."

[@mmc3244]

MrSpartanfanatic1 vbhh

[@scarabonyx3565]

I've been told that the pinnacle of musicianship is the ability to play whatever is inside your head, but i would disagree with that statement and argue to say that whatever in your heart/soul is much more important, Derek trucks just validated that comment with this solo.

[@Barushia]

The best guitar solo i have ever heard

[@Majima897]

I'm crying. This is beautiful.

[@nkyryry]

He never plays this solo the same way twice. Like not even close. And I find it awesome that the band seems to always know where he’s going.

[@matreames]

I love the pure look of contentment on his face. He isn't making crazy faces, he isn't drawing attention to himself, all the focus is on the love and joy of the tone. He loves what he is doing and he is just having fun. The guy is such a humble beast. I wish more people had the passion about the music that he does, he is one of the true greats both for his talent, and for his attitude.

[@ayelmao1224]

Crazy “guitar faces” are usually an involuntary reaction to feeling your playing though

[@mikekoenig6467]

​@@ayelmao1224no, they're usually a hacky que.......HACKS make faces

[@ayelmao1224]

@@mikekoenig6467 you say that, but nearly every single face I make while playing is involuntary, and the same can be said for almost everyone I know that plays

[@DanaMedic77]

@@mikekoenig6467 What about Gary Moore?

[@mikekoenig6467]

@@ayelmao1224 because they think their playing is cool. Which is hack no matter how good it is.

[@ek2thehands]

Man, where have I been under a rock. I never even heard of this guy before just happen to come across “DEREK TRUCKS” on the Internet, this solo just took me on a trip out of this world. This guy knows how to take your soul and take it on a ride, take you somewhere else and then bring you right back. He feels what he is playing on that guitar and has mastered the connection to slowly immerse you in the solo and then bring you back to reality. I AM A NEW FAN.

[@BarbaraArbo-fr1vo]

Same. Carlos Santana introduced me to Derek & Susan and truth be told, I've had "Midnight at Harlem" playing, 'DJ Loop' for over five/six consecutive days now including a week of graveyard shift (45 hours). i'm addicted badd, and don't desire to listen to anything/anyone else. Something wrong with me? A much needed soul cleansing for me each time. I admit/confess I've become a sappy old bat. I feel forgiven. Who cares about forgotten, i've got "Midnight at Harlem"....be kind all, 🧑‍🦳💚💜.

[@zanew6804]

I’ve probably watched this a million times

[@keithcollins3284]

Same here, takes me to place

[@adultlife1637]

This is the best version of this solo I can find. It's always incredible, but Derek really found the lyrics in this one. Flawlessly executed. Pure soul.

[@nkyryry]

It’s the best I’ve seen him play it too.

[@kwerk2011]

Totally agree. Does anyone know if the full song is anywhere on YT? If he was on fire I'm betting the rest of the band were too. I've tried to find it but no luck.

[@LouisButtrick]

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[@pablograssdestroyerofass6965]

Late but still, if anyone has this question: kzbin.info/www/bejne/i3rSoIVtd72Cd68@@kwerk2011

[@sun6moon9]

He's just the best...Every rare once in a while, comes a very special artist, that not only had extraordinary skills but has this ability to touch the human heart with his Art. This is it. Like BB KING said...This is as good as i ever heard it. Great band!

[@alexythimia23]

Seriously I’ve grew up in the 90s so I know good solos but this is one of best guitar solo performances, the most impactful and expressive that I’ve ever heard one guy create with his guitar and amp with minimal backing and make it sound epic in such a humble way.

[@blairsmithson9385]

No pedals or effects either.

[@roloks08]

Till this day this gets me, I feel emotional just listening to this.

[@muthafunka]

man. i tear up when i listen to him play like this. few things in the world are more fulfilling.

[@danielmalone4820]

For those of you stumbling here for your first time with not much experience with Derek Trucks, I strongly recommend you listen to the whole song (Midnight in Harlem) if you haven’t already. Can’t go wrong with Tedeschi Trucks; any version will do.

[@lgm6192]

Probably the most beautiful piece of guitar playing I've ever heard. Incredible

[@macbookhylle]

This is the most beautiful thing I have ever heard. Why did I not hear about Derek Trucks before?

[@robertruffing3491]

Seeing tedeschi trucks band live in Charlotte for 35 bucks was insane looking back... almost all of my friends have never heard of them... I feel sorry for them, Derek trucks slays. I mean he used to jam with the greatest of all time(John frusciante) and John Mayer ...

[@snooze6.597]

Robert Ruffing When did him and Frusciante play together?

[@shamanbeartwo3819]

Don't feel bad. I had never heard of the band before and was given free tickets to see them at the Paramount Theater in Seattle. They started out with "Everybody's Talkin' " and I thought great, this is fun. Then, without a break, they morphed into this song and I sat there for the rest of the concert crying. I could not stop. They are one of those rare bands that sound better live than they do in the studio. I have only seen two concerts in my life that had as much impact and one of those was Queen doing "Night at the Opera" album while I was tripping. :) The other was Genesis doing "Lamb Lies Down on Broadway".

[@chandlerscaringia5260]

Robert Ruffing Derek is better than both of them.

[@thepolyglotraccoon]

@@chandlerscaringia5260dude, calm down, lmao

[@arnavverma2122]

I'm sitting here naked and man never have i had heavier case of goosebumps

[@stevec1770]

This is one of the greatest solos I've ever heard. It really puts the spirit in you, like gospel does. It's probably the only solo that makes me want to jump up, praise God, and cry... and I'm agnostic. LOL

[@DanaMedic77]

I'm not a religious person but this solo truly moves my spirit. It's magical.

[@ezzong]

He made that SG sounds like a gospel singer. So beautiful.

[@manondumouchel5298]

Very great Master .. so beautiful to hear every notes ❤👏👏

[@Mr123killacam]

This is literally the creamiest solo I've ever heard....

[@austinlyons8528]

He plays so from his soul.....amazing.

[@gmr7494]

Trucks never plays the solo for that song the same...and yet every single time, he freaking owns it. What a truly magnificent musician

[@nazb33]

How on earth does anyone have the nerve to dislike this slice of heaven pie. That was amazing

[@claudias6492]

WOAH, this is my 1st time experiencing Mr. Trucks... I went searching for satisfying guitar slides and have clearly found one of the best. ❤🎉 Bravo, sir!!

[@RobertCUlon]

This is the most beautiful thing I have ever heard.

[@knightridernz72]

Beautiful song and stunning guitar work. Just amazing!

[@michaellove9722]

I swear this almost brings me to tears every time I hear it. It’s like a life moving from melancholy/exhaustion to overcoming, then finally triumph. Insane feeling in this solo.

[@Vanderdude404]

that was so soulful and skillful that it seems impossible. thank god for derek trucks.

[@cnjkincaid]

One of the many things I love about Derek is that he transcends style. Not rock, not blues, not jazz, but all of these and none of these and something completely unique. Love to watch and hear him play.

[@JimFalboguitar]

The raw emotion of his playing takes my breath away.

[@mateoo112]

Amazing, a living legend. Makes the guitar truly sing, my favorite solo.

[@bullguit]

Words cannot describe how wonderful his playing is, we are lucky to have him!

[@akirakai8784]

I want this to be played at my funeral

[@gregamerson9172]

Derek can make that SG sing whine n cry Excellent player👍👍

[@Mario-y7r]

So damn sweet. Most beautiful rock riff

[@ep9691]

of all his posted harlem solo's I like this one the best. Just feel like there's more soul in it probably because this is slightly slower than the others. 😀

[@stevec1770]

The voice of God

[@michael13852]

I just love that Mr Trucks can take an awesome solo for 3 minutes that is totally within the flow of the song and actually adds to it. So many guitar solos have little or nothing to do with the song being played.

[@matthewweinger7910]

This guy... every time... delivers the goods like no one else. Simply the best.

[@Doty6String]

What a solo and what a band.

[@nkyryry]

His uniqueness comes from his phrasing & accuracy. He never misses.

[@denisesmith835]

I get chills every time I listen to him play....magnificent.

[@kamekame7605]

the best solo ever hello from Japan

[@shawnnemcdaniel9902]

Any person who can take a piece of wood with strings on it and move your emotions like this is one in a billion and that is Derek Trucks personified. He has honored Duane Allman in such a way by expanding upon what he invented!! Derek Trucks is the BEST slide player living and right there with Duane all time!!

[@Clarkpestremedy]

I saw him when he was 15 and knew he was special. He has become one of the Top 3 guitarists and probably the best slide ever. He makes it look so easy. I’m going to see Tedeschi -Trucks tonight in Macon. Can’t wait.

[@Kingding6]

I have never seen anyone elicit such a distinctly human tone from a guitar. Really extraordinary playing.

[@dkraai]

One of the very few guitarists that can instantly draw tears from my eyes, beautiful!!

[@KalelSlag]

I think this is the best solo ever played.

[@mattosborne1366]

So achingly beautiful. In the top 3 (maybe 1!) of guitar players ever (for me)

[@pattyluss]

But seriously, this is the greatest guitar solo I've ever heard. So lyrical. Thank you!

[@cartermccracken4667]

This is just one of those moments where one person can make hundreds of others feel something

[@alexclark9509]

This guy is the perfect combination of creativity melody and shred

[@peterhunt5072]

Thank you for letting everyone see and hear this Guitarist!!

[@emilseier2512]

absolutely amazing solo. What a build up! so tasteful

[@lyss2561]

Tf did I miss this in my first two decades of life fr disrespectful

[@JamalFreshmeat]

This man is amazing. The way he expresses himself through his guitar solo's is unbelievable!

[@apolozamparelli5663]

I never want it to end

[@Stumbler2001]

Whenever someone tells me that there is no such thing as magic, I direct them to this guitar solo.

[@Johnwhite-ru4do]

hits me right in the feelings

[@TheMrClaus]

What makes him so good at the slide is not even the technique, it's the melodic lines

[@madolynlaurine4288]

Just about lose my mind every time I revisit this...

[@Handwerkskunst]

He was and is the Coltrane of the guitar.

[@ItsFrusciantesGhost]

BB King up in heaven pulling up his dress to this masterpiece 🙌🏻

[@Po1itica11yNcorrect]

Listening to this is akin to a religious experience. Nothing sounds better than slide guitar played right. This is one of those moments.

[@hairilanuar5808]

He is the only one who can make a guitar talk.. absolutely amazing

[@mossstephen1066]

There are many many others, Jeff beck, santana, peter green, paul kossoff, hendrix, to name a few favourites , check them all out.

[@tiestofalljays]

@@mossstephen1066 Don’t forget Frampton’s talking guitar either haha

[@backelie]

@@tiestofalljays And Pete Drake kzbin.info/www/bejne/lYOckqFudrpmhNE

[@zep136]

I just watch it over and over. So beautiful.

[@calebmiller3488]

can panties drop faster than gravity? derek trucks: "I don't know, let's find out"

[@michaeltownsly1493]

Hahahahaha...aye, fuck up.