The Beatles - I'm Only Sleeping LESSON by Mike Pachelli

[@benjamindsouza2782]

Mike, I'm a professional solo performer and I've been fortunate enough to be in my teens one year before the Beatles broke up, so I almost grew up with them and most importantly I've been playing their songs for almost five decades, but I've never seen anyone work out such intricacies of their music as you do. Watching your videos always leaves me stunned. I just don't know how one person could work out the intricate details of each of their songs, like you do. That's truly a feat! Hats off to you...and keep them videos coming.

[@bobbyjonkey13]

I hear you Man.. I was 16 when they broke up.. I was fortunate enough to know how to play most of their songs..what a trip... yeah ? LOL!!!!

[@stringmantony]

Absolute masterpiece his time , Mike! You’re THE MAN!

[@francovani393]

Just demonstrates what great musicians they all were very committed to the song George 's stunning and mysterious lead parts with John 's amazing attention to time changes and rhythm:just that bridge part alone is genius. Let's not forget Ringo's intuitive canny drum work and Paul's unintrusive bass lines bravo !

[@ARWest-bp4yb]

Personally I've always thought of Revolver as their creative peak, and their work on this song is one of the reasons why. Big thanks to the Pachelli Brothers!👍👍😄

[@JGmedia18]

Personally I’ve always favoured Rubber Soul but it’s surely the diversity between almost all of their albums that makes them the greatest and ever.

[@JGmedia18]

Greatest band ever

[@mellonhead1861]

Triplets and quadruplets!

[@IsisofDurnham]

there was a bloke on reddit who posted comment that they were "overhyped " and "just another boyband " ( literal quotes ) . How dense do you have to be to think that , I wonder ? .....

[@ARWest-bp4yb]

@@JGmedia18 George said that they were like parts 1&2 of the same album.

[@erwanmaugeri]

0:00 Intro 0:21 Context 3:42 John’s Part 14:17 George & Paul’s Guitar Parts 19:07 Sound-alike 22:12 Outro

[@scuffedcovers]

thank you

[@robbiegadeguitar]

Absolutely brilliant. I have played every great Beatles song in my solo shows for decades. Every time I hear one of your breakdowns, I learn something new. Your dedication to detail is amazing.

[@jelau4851]

Mike, I,m not only sleeping, I must be dreaming also, I just heard the Beatles, you did the perfect rendition so far in all of your work, Kudos to you, and your attention to details, nobody can touch you on perfection. Cheers

[@MPfrance]

jelau - Thank you. I am humbled by your VERY kind words.

[@grantporter3715]

What else can be said? I don’t see any comments yet about the new purple soundproofing. Very nice! Also, I don’t recall seeing you using the blue strat or the Rickenbacker bass. Thanks for all the great work and expense on the production and for leaving in Paul’s mistake. I often think he left them in to make it sound unusual.

[@jelau4851]

@@grantporter3715 Forgot to add, deciphering the backward solos, is like descending a staircase backward, I could never do it without falling on my back, lol

[@fredhamilton1701]

Holy cow! You’re the only person I can think of that could figure all that out! So great to feel like I’m in the studio watching those kids in 1966.

[@stephensmith60]

Mike is amazing!

[@MarcusStaAnaBurSelF]

19:16-22:13 Can you make this a separate video by itself? This is too grand to be left unnoticed. Amazing job Mike. Great production, great vocals, great backing vocals, great instrumental... Great everything!!!👍🏻🤟🏻. Edit: This is the perfect “I’m Only Sleeping” cover in the entire world!

[@andrewpappas9311]

I’ve always loved this song and that backwards solo is just ingenious, it just adds perfectly to the whole psychedelic vibe of the song

[@just_some_videos]

By far my favourite Beatles song, I've yet to get sick of it since first hearing John's opening line... Great breakdown as always Mike!

[@fridgeratorsam4042]

You really outdid yourself on this one, Mike. Thanks for all the time and hard work you spend on all your videos.

[@AnthonyMonaghan]

George Harrison was such an inventive guitar player. No clichés, no endless/pointless noodling, everything in its place. He did a lot with few notes and made it all sound wonderful. A brilliant musician.

[@MPfrance]

Absolutely!

[@nofrets5]

SO interesting how this song was built, and the “pocket” is something I never appreciated as much. Johns part is just some sweet rhythm playing, GREAT George riffs and you can see Paul’s Taxman solo approach showing up ( can’t remember which song came first) Stellar attention to detail as usual and always an enjoyable watch Mike, many thanks!

[@barrysteel9789]

The absolute original genius of the Beatles. How you worked out the backward parts is incredible.

[@mongrelhead1]

Thank you, Mike, for bringing out these very important nuances. Your videos are very inspirational indeed! John was extremely unique.

[@MPfrance]

I appreciate that!

[@jeffsquires6620]

This song is killer, one of my favorites. Many thanks.

[@christianbergman3743]

Fantastic Mike! Many thanks! Cheers to everybody in the Beatles family!

[@TommyLane]

Amazing job. It’s also amazing how the Beatles take something that seems simple but turn it into something complex and spectacular.

[@tareksoliman5]

Mind blowing Mike, it’s one of the best chords that John Lennon played, such a deep feeling and you played it exactly like him. Thank you for this video.

[@MPfrance]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@juliosanchez95]

@@MPfrance You nail RINGO's parts

[@Steck896]

This time you did a spectacular job! Thank you so much for your hard work and for let us listen to Beatles unforgettable songs with a new level of knowledge and comprehension.

[@aidenemerson8545]

Thank you for showing the backward guitar part, it's very much appreciated! Your backing vocals on the sound so much like the record it took me by surprise, Overall great lesson! thanks mike

[@guitarandbeyondplus]

Mike you literally blow me away. I've tried to work out George's solos but lost patience. You are " Michel le méticuleux." Thanks a whole bunch for your work.

[@Hammerman48]

Brilliant Mike…as always! You deserve a medal for working out the backwards parts!

[@SurferJoe1]

Mr. P, one of your best. This song has taken me to another world, ever since I was a little kid. Thanks for showing us how they got there.

[@TheCaptahab]

**A Quick Thank You** Hey Mike, thanks a bunch for sharing your knowledge on "I'm Only Sleeping"! Your tips and guidance are incredibly helpful. It's awesome to find someone who's passionate about breaking down classic beatles songs. Really appreciate the time you took to explain things clearly. Keep up the great work!

[@SteveRoberson-t1x]

The dubbing of those lead lines backwards was simply musical genius that only the fab four could invent !

[@stephensmith60]

Wow! I never really appreciated (too much) this song until now. As always Mike - You did a 'Genius' job of putting it together! Incredible! 👏🏻😊🙏. I bow to you.

[@idontwant2beasoldiermama241]

This is definitely one of the best songs ever created

[@mcmdrpiffle447]

Just wow. Like benjamin dsouza stated below... ditto. I'm a little younger, born in 1961, so my teenage years were trying to recreate so many Beatle passages on so many different songs. I was 10 years when the Band broke up. I came across your site a few years back. Your Thoughtfulness, dedication, completion, and accuracy, along with the proper equipment... has meant hundreds of hours of enjoyment for myself. Hundreds. I watch every one. Every one. You Michael, have given me months and months of good times and pleasure, playing along, and getting small parts right. Good enough for me. Thank You for putting this whole damn thing together over the years. Yeah, there are folks out there (me) who really do dwell on every word and nuance. You Sir, with regard to the Beatles, have actually 'broken the band'. I say that with love and respect. Thank you for the continuing effort. It means much to so many of us out here.

[@tommymoore3289]

Back to school with Mike Pachelli - and I love it!-)

[@jeffhansman2829]

When I want to learn a Beatles song, you're my first (and often, only) stop. Excellent breakdown and performance. Many thanks!

[@VHope4778]

Wow! Great ears Mike!

[@NowyouknowMusic]

Awesome vid, Mike! This was the first Beatles song that REALLY got me hooked and started my beatles obsession. Such a great track!

[@stogies3]

“float upstream” I’m only sleeping is a longtime favorite of mine.Very well done.

[@tonyroach]

Marvellous work Mike. Seems like a labour of love. Really enjoyed this.

[@MPfrance]

Many thanks!

[@1heybulldog]

Amazing Mike, how you ear can pick up those small nuances through out the song! Awesome job.

[@MPfrance]

Thanks for listening

[@DaveHobbs]

Mike, generous as always, excellent tuition. Many thanks. 🙏

[@earlgrey9921]

Absolutely BRILLIANT, Mike! Another home run! Thank you!

[@LeoMrz]

Mike, I don’t think anyone could ever beat that performance. Thanks for sharing it, there’s so much work and love on it, each lesson helps me understand why I love The Beatles so much.

[@rhoydotp]

Thanks for this! This is my favourite John Lennon, maybe even Beatles, song of all time!

[@walterrizotto8668]

Thank you, Mike! Outstanding as usual!

[@Adibarum]

Absolutely awesome job on "I'm only sleeping" Mike and really interesting to see how the backwards guitar solos were created. I can hear that you put a great deal of effort into getting this this one spot on... thank you

[@MPfrance]

Adibarum - Thanks for noticing and yeah - this lesson took the better part of 2 1/2 weeks.

[@ronkrupovich7152]

So well done. You are a very talented person. Enjoying your work a great deal.

[@mrcarloselche248]

Beautiful explanatory video of a beautiful song. Mike you have just surpassed yourself. Love your work on the Beatlesongs. Can t hardly wait to hear and see more!

[@MPfrance]

Many thanks!

[@davecostello560]

Some outstanding forensic studio detective work went into this one, Mike! Amazing work!

[@MPfrance]

Thank you kindly!

[@matthewmorris7510]

One of my favourite beatles songs, great job on it.

[@michaelvaladez6570]

This is a quiet gem of a sleeper 😴 a almost jazzy sounding song.I friend of mind heard this long after its been released and he was taken by surprise by it..he enjoyed immensely. Thank you for this post greatly appreciated 🙏.

[@alkitzman9179]

Another brilliant lesson on one of the Tracks off in my opinion the Beatles Best Album . The English version of " Revolver " . Mike the time you must spend on making these videos is amazing. You are leaving your mark on the guitar playing world for sure. I can't thank you enough. If I had a hour to live any 2 Beatle albums and my Guitar would be a great way to go.

[@aubs5810]

Wow just started learning this last night! Thank you perfect timing

[@MPfrance]

Perfect!

[@Kaunas-rx3qv]

This is something else. Just brilliant work Mike. Thank you so much for all your knowledge.

[@christianlacheze3323]

57 years on, that song still kills me

[@matcoffidis1135]

That was INSANELY cool! I love the sound of a guitar backwards. Doesn't even necessarily have to be psychedelic sounding, but it's got this...hmm...other worldly feel. I love the three parts backwards at the end. Well done...WELL DONE...🤘💪👍✌️

[@stevefreebob]

Stella lesson Mike, how you worked out the backwards guitar parts is amazing. One of my favourite Beatle tracks! Thanks for posting this.

[@sapelesteve]

Over the top incredible lesson Mike! I always wondered how they got the sound on that record. I always have to laugh when I hear someone say that the Beatles were just an average band. Obviously, they know nothing about music & this recording proves them wrong! Thanks for all of your hard work & your ending performances are always spot on & amazing! Hope that you are doing well. 👍👍👏👏

[@R3TR0R4V3]

That soundalike was fanatical! Phenomenal job breaking it down, as usual. Thanks Mike! 😎

[@rolandgonzales5260]

Excellent as always! You are my go-to for turning the Beatles Tunes.

[@MPfrance]

Thank you kindly!

[@Macrobish]

That was just ‘fab’ Mike. You make a great job of recreating the genius of the Beatle’s music

[@marekmoson8099]

Mike, it was a brilliant performance, in every detail not different from the original. I am impressed by the technical details about individual parties of the song, performed by each team member.

[@connorpark2744]

Best Beatle song

[@1952TonyC]

Wow. Mike. That is just amazing. How on earth a) they came up with all those ideas and made them work , b) you managed to fathom out the parts and c) you recreated it. Thank you so much for recreating my teens with this music. If only I had access to you 50 years ago I could have actually played the songs I loved so much. Tony

[@shyshift]

I first heard this on Yesterday and Today in 1966 and I loved this song along with Day Tripper the most. Mike, you absolutely blow my mind in every video but you outdid yourself with this just stunning accuracy. Thank you so much.

[@glennsalter743]

Excellent Mike....kudos!

[@TraderRet]

Wow! That was amazing. Thanks so very much!

[@daveogarf]

WHEW! Harder than it sounds, but amazing! Thank you, Mike.

[@ringi1970]

Wow Mike! What a fantastic work. I´m always impressed about your lessons and the sound a-likes. But this time I´m blown away. You also worked out all this backward parts. 👏👏👏

[@joelposner535]

Thanks a lot professor Pachelli.

[@idontwant2beasoldiermama241]

This is the Best re-creation of the song in all KZbin

[@MPfrance]

Very kind of you to say - thanks!

[@rdekemper]

The amazing, Master Mike! 🎸👍

[@MPfrance]

@rde - You're too kind but thanks!

[@carceleros]

es una ejecución eminente, mucha pasión en lo que haces Mike, y yo soy tan amante de The Beatles! gracias a ellos soy músico, compositor y cantante desde los 7 años, ( a los 14 empecé con la composición ) y tengo 61 ya, abrazo

[@kenschachsieck1357]

I must have missed this video when it first came our but man, what a great job breaking down this song. Even the backward parts sound like the record!

[@oamyot]

Best channel on youtube for me! Thank's so much for all you do here!!

[@thefishclub]

Brilliant de/reconstruction of a great song! Spot on, as always. Thank you so much for your continuing series of Beatles song breakdowns!

[@NormanPeterson]

FANTASTIC ATTENTION TO DETAIL ! BRAVO !!

[@jacobtaylor4378]

Great video! One of my favorite Beatles songs ❤️

[@iwerning]

This was just amazing. Especially the backward parts which alone (even with the rhythm) don’t sound anywhere as great as when they are put together!

[@Berniewahlbrinck]

Mike - your explaining the backwards stuff is absolutely mind-boggling!

[@hookey2229]

one word - BRILLIANT !!!! thanks Mike👍

[@MPfrance]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@joelflores9348]

I'm a big fan of yours, Mr Pachelli.

[@javierzambranoluna7727]

Congratulations, really thanks for the lesson, it helps me a lot to better understand the universe of the Beatles, hugs from Bogotá, Colombia

[@jimcoman1]

Great job and very informative and cool. Thanks

[@MPfrance]

Glad you liked it!

[@samanello3382]

Another amazing video. Appreciate all the hard work you put into it. Very entertaining, educational and informative.

[@davekennedy55]

Another beauty Mike! Really well done - THANKS

[@RWUBRISTOL]

Simply amazing!

[@rgrbmac3066]

Just another simple Beatles song....huh Mike??? Simply amazing breakdown. I play this starting in B minor standard tuning; this was enlightening to say the least.

[@angelomia6691]

Mike such great work you do. Ive learnt so much more about music.

[@jmack3019]

That’s insane. How did u figure out the backwards parts. Very well done!!!!

[@DonTSmith]

How does he figure out any of the parts?

[@woowah32]

@@DonTSmith By listening intently, watching any video footage…How did you think he does it?😉

[@zedxxx9]

@@DonTSmith -- I'm sure he first starts with a free program like Audacity, that can reverse any audio. Then the intent listening and learning begins.

[@lisag18]

It's not hard. You learn the notes forward and play them backward

[@lukeloop]

I used to play my records backwards by hand listening to it forward. These days you can reverse audio a bit easier.!!!

[@esk1020]

Might be my favorite so far. Great job!

[@briandoran-dn5dz]

Love it well done Mike

[@richardsisk1770]

Thanks Mike! Thank goodness you don’t do the “First finger on the…stuff”! You’re entertaining to watch. 😊 How you figured out that backwards guitar is beyond me! Brilliant!!!😮

[@joshwmusic6838]

Thank you so much! What an absolute treasure of a song

[@simonhazell2279]

Mike out here doing gods work and de-mystifying the greats!

[@carmellocuevas3900]

Mike ...there ae no words!! Super! is not enough!

[@ignacio.carral]

Excellent stuff, as usual.

[@zeppefan]

Great job Mike, love you're hard work and dedication 🫵😎🇺🇲

[@SurferJoe1]

Seeing those backwards leads re-created like that is just uncanny. Chilling. (Extra kudos for nailing the yawns!)

[@gregjhart]

Wow! Such a fabulous job Mike!

[@MPfrance]

Thank you kindly!

[@Jaikanatar]

Amazing recreation at the end

[@FranBB1]

What a skill Mike.Thanks for sharing.The theme of the backwards chords is genius and it was perfectly coupled to the melody.Many times i listen to the original version of many songs and Mikes,S versions sound almost bettter being remastered .Thanks.Mike.All the best

[@recordmixrepeat4327]

I started a video to cover this tune. I knew it was in E flat but could not get the voiceings right. So glad I ran into your explanation. Can't wait to sing the vocal to the track slowed down. Cheers... Rusty

[@MPfrance]

Glad I could help!