The Beatles - Revolution LESSON by Mike Pachelli

[@martynspooner5822]

There is not anybody breaking down the Beatles anywhere close to Mike. Respect and thanks for sharing your hard work and talent.

[@cubicroot125]

Agree, it’s beyond belief how he does it

[@graemepritchard8257]

Mike is a genius

[@bobbyjonkey13]

yep!!!!!!!!

[@philb1649]

Certainly is. Just amazing detail

[@BuffaloC305]

I also love the 'historical' anecdotes of the times. Maybe some of the early songs were written in vacuums but even then, it's rather wonderful to realize how contextual (if not biographical) these songs were. Even MAXWELL's, ROCKY's and LOSE THAT GIRL become richer, more appreciated. I always hope all composers leave these breadcrumbs for us to trail along.

[@ronrago2696]

There’s nothing like getting up & watching this video on a Saturday morning. Mike you freaking nail it & I can watch you all day! This is so great!

[@MPfrance]

I appreciate that

[@drtrader13]

Amazing!!

[@sapelesteve]

Yet another fantastic lesson & rendition of a classic JL song by MP! Thanks again Mike for keeping the music of the Beatles alive & well! 👍👍👏👏

[@CherryPhosphate70]

Absolutely fantastic, Mike. Many thanks again from Liverpool. Consider myself a Beatles nut but I never knew John effectively played the lead on this.

[@MPfrance]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@beatxt]

Revolution unlocked! When you're a kid it sounds like a glorious rock and roll thrash about. Actually it's total rock and roll virtuosity. One of your best works.

[@geo.cgeier3435]

Great job Mr Sixth Beatle, always love the back story and when you blend it all together at the end is great! Always look forward and love it! Thanx for sharing!

[@coololdluke3905]

Fantastic lesson! This is the best Beatle guitar teacher I've ever seen and I've been working on Beatles guitar since they WERE Beatles. If you want to learn to play guitar look no further than Mike!

[@Orechaser]

Mike is the best at this.. incredible detail and clear explanations. This channel is an archive for the ages.

[@bobbyjonkey13]

'it is the 'foggy mountain breakdown' of pure ROCK & ROLL!!!!!!!!!!!! LOL!!!!!!!!!!!!! You did great Mike P...!!!!!!!!!

[@randymccracken2722]

Fascinating to see the different parts and how it all fits together. Thanks for breaking down another great Beatle tune Mike!

[@paulfuhrmeistersr5175]

You are the BEST MIKE!!!!! I HAVE LEARNED SO MUCH FROM YOUR LESSONS !!!!!THANK YOU!

[@patriottothecore6215]

Thanks Mike - been waiting for this one. You really nailed the overdriven tone. Didn’t think that could be done via an amp rather than the desk.

[@expoundnow7043]

Fabulous analysis. Thanks. One of your best, Mike. One thing that deserves comment and emphasis is how John’s guitar creatively extends the basic Chuck Berry riffs and lead lines, adding originality and harmonic spice to back up the singing and making the song unique and distinctively a Beatles song. The Beatles never copied directly from their heroes. The made everything their own.

[@Orion12113]

Thank you Mike, there is no one close to an adequate tutorial out there other than you right here

[@taylormedia1000]

Even after watching your channel for years, you continue to amaze me with your comprehensive knowledge of my favorite band. I don’t care what street John or Paul were born on. I love that you dissect all the parts that went into the songs.

[@kohertion]

Awesome!, I love your attention to detail, even down to playing the bass left handed. :o) You are so easy to learn from thanks for all you do.

[@westfield90]

What a pleasant surprise to wake up this morning to this video in my feed featuring one of my favorite songs. Thank you Mike.

[@wterrier]

Wow ! Asked Mike to add this one awhile ago. As always, we are all SO appreciative if his work !

[@lucaspage3538]

As always brilliant! :) Thank you

[@briankierans2926]

Fantastic! This is a masterclass. Your lessons are so meticulous. Love it.❤

[@musicislife665]

Thanks Mike for the wonderful lesson!

[@olderendirt]

One of my favorite Beatles songs and it is amazing seeing the breakdown. Thanks so much.

[@MPfrance]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@martinwalker3088]

Wow. Impressive again Mike. The time and detail you put into these is fantastic. Thank you once again.

[@guitarandbeyondplus]

Great job Mike. Special thanks for that weird riff John plays in the solo. I could never wrap my head around it.

[@arcticflying]

You just nailed it again Mike!

[@saxMD2008]

Awesome! I can't wait to learn this one!!! Thanks Mike as always!

[@HarryCollins99]

Great lesson and a terrific sound alike. Exceptional, as usual, Mike!

[@erict1917]

Just brilliant.

[@dennisfuson6583]

Excellent job Mike. I love to watch your lessons. I've been playing guitar for more than 50 yrs. And I am still learning. Thanks Mike. I grew up with the Beatles and have always been a John Lennon fan. Keep rocking on :)

[@Neil-Aspinall]

Mike you are a Beatles (YT) treasure.

[@andrewpappas9311]

I’ve always loved this song and how heavy it gets, also another fact I always liked about this song (if I remember it correctly) was that people would return the record because they thought the massive fuzz/distortion was a result of the record being broken. Great video as always, Mike, and I know I’m asking this over and over so I apologize again for that but if you ever decide to do more of The Beatles’ heavier tracks I’d love to see Helter Skelter, I Want You (She’s So Heavy) or And Your Bird Can Sing just for that awesome dual guitar harmonies

[@gregjhart]

Fabulous Mike, and great sound alike too!

[@MPfrance]

Many thanks!

[@Moveslick]

Mike, i love the breakdowns and the history with the songs ! Your breakdowns are helping me learn on guitar and learn these great songs 👍🏽

[@GT3PORSCHE991.1]

Fantastic tutorial Mike

[@ewantyoutube1790]

These videos are incredible so interesting to see all the minute details I’d never picked up in their playing, it would be great if you also did the bass parts.

[@georgehowe6750]

Awesome vid and lesson, Mike. Love how you go through the recording process/history the band used as well. Really adds a lot of depth to the presentation and puts us right there in the studio during the production.

[@keithgeorge2541]

Mike is sooooo frickin awesome!

[@dms5154]

Superb Mike! I can't wait to try my hand at it!

[@MPfrance]

Don - You can do it!

[@bimwopbarn47]

beautiful job

[@michaelmerrullo2043]

Thank you Mike! I was looking for a version in A and so much more. Your Beatles lessons are the best!

[@matcoffidis1135]

The two guitars really fill out the sound. What cool, inventive parts...

[@robinmoore3618]

Awesome Mike as always. Good job.

[@MPfrance]

I appreciate that

[@tenniswilliam]

Would really like to see a lesson on the acoustic version

[@md1967gb]

So happy you got around to doing this one. Learned this song from multiple sources a few months back, but need the Pachelli magic to give it a new lease of life (and remind me because I've totally forgotten how to play it!)

[@tomneily9506]

Mikes amazing

[@rickprice2519]

Mike, after yers of being a subscriber, THIS IS THE BEST ONE YET!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@Kupcho58]

Thanks Mike. Great stuff as usual. Have you ever considered to set up an interview with Paul or Ringo? Send them your videos; maybe they'll watch them. You've covered them so well, striving for accuracy, maybe they'd like to share some of their memories with you (us). I know it's a long shot, but it's the ONLY thing you could add to your videos that would make them even better (and they're damn good sir). So.... Paul...Ringo...you guys around? Even a comment would be sweet.

[@mikemcconville2495]

I love waking up to a surprise video by Mike!

[@hongjuanwu7539]

Great tone on the guitar, Always thought it was George on SG due to the thich tone.

[@RonMcKenzie-bw7iq]

Remember learning the song as a 15 year old. I had piano lessons at school since age of 8. Grade 6 by age 15. Played guitar since 10 yearsold. I was lucky born into a music family and was gifted with a good ear even though I could read music. Point I am getting at is you have highlighted the curiousity of the key of the song. And damn it to hell dontcha know I had a horrendous time figuring out the song. You explain it well. Anyway we played it in A from the outset. Easier and I was used to concert pitch accuracies and what is somewhere between Asharp and B for heaven's sake. A quarter of a semi-tone? Jeez! GREAT INSTRUCTIONAL VIDEO MIKE, AS ALWAYS.

[@richsele9617]

whoa this is awesome! I'm finally learning how these songs are supposed to be played!

[@carlotomass119]

Mike ……fantastic lesson … thankyou

[@sunking2001]

Amazing how the Beatles added so much flavor to a Rock & Roll tune. After all...they were a Rock & Roll "guitar band."

[@Hammerman48]

Always perfect Mike…..hope your voice has recovered!

[@MPfrance]

Keith - I ate potato chips to scratch up my voice. And pitched my nose shut when double tracking to be more nasally. I'm ok now - thanks!

[@Hammerman48]

@@MPfrance Glad to hear it. Those higher pitched screaming gravelly vocals are something I've never been good at!

[@celyda2]

First! Hey, Boo boo! Thanks, Mike. Just what I've been waiting for. Love your lessons.

[@ReedHomanMusic]

Awesome lesson Mike! Thank you!

[@tonyhaines2337]

Bloody brilliant!!!

[@ramjtme]

I've tried to figure this one out unsuccessfully years ago. I'll get the charts. Love the back story. I always thought George was playing a Les Paul. Thanks Mike.

[@MPfrance]

Tim - Thanks! Like I say in the lesson, the song was recorded in July, George received his Les Paul (from Clapton) in August and the promotional film was shot in September. As you can plainly hear in my sound-alike, a stratocaster is most capable of getting the "Revolution" tone.

[@davidlind3237]

That was very nice. Thank you! I will download that one for sure.

[@dexrus7659]

Thank you Mike! 👍

[@alansimpson8962]

Just a awsome sound a like perfect

[@jar4584]

The best Beatles videos on YT

[@tperki2322]

This is totally cool. Thanks Mike. All the nuances - must have taken a long time to figure all this out.

[@carlotomass119]

Mike the best instructor on here

[@lewisgreen2957]

Great suntan Mike - must be warm down there? Brilliant lesson as always😊

[@mr.c8833]

Finally! Someone who "got it right". I was using the wrong tablature getting the chorus wrong for the longest time while using a capo. Ugh. Thank you Mike! 🙂

[@danielrockmyer949]

Thanks Mike! Love It! Yes!!!

[@MackAxyzz]

awesome as usual...just wish i had my own studio somewhere to do this stuff like this full-time ha

[@miketherock]

Good job, Mike!! 👍👍

[@nath9233]

That tone is spot on

[@keyscook]

Fantastic - A real fun song to play & Mike, you explain and demonstrate so very well + I love that tone you are getting! Thanks and Cheers from Seattle! 🍻 BTW - is that a Moon photo on your computer screen behind you? Reminds me of a project I did with Richard Hoagland 1990s spotting "Lunar Anomalies" - Haha!

[@Daytripper51]

Great separation of the guitar parts!

[@guitarman931]

that was awesome!

[@willdenham]

Sounds great through that JTM45.

[@tomzizzi2389]

Thanks, great stuff.

[@bobbyjonkey13]

I'm like George on this one ..I like the shoo be do wah version overall.. and have i tin my collection..

[@renehernandez881]

Mike is a real expert!!!

[@richardmyers6943]

description of the key and tuning at 24:20 is huge. thanks

[@kenhenley3904]

Would love to see a lesson on Revolution I (the album cut)

[@Jack-fs2im]

wow great vid

[@Moreno280161]

Hi, Mike besides you have secrets of how to play chords when you show us also which pedals to use in the songs thanks you are great

[@slipstreamvids7422]

Thanks for illustrating the intro properly.

[@johnboyle2747]

You're terrific m8

[@sjlulu]

please do yer blues next!

[@gwandao]

Brilliant break down again. Some interesting stuff online with AI recreating new Beatle material; songs they never sang. Think about that - once and when its perfected what possibilities.

[@camiloflores1592]

Never thought about it, but it made absolute sense that it was Nicky Hopkins playing piano. That's makes Clapton's initial reluctance to play guitar on While My Guitar more curious tho

[@radducku]

Amazing!!!...thank you so much!

[@brucetowell3432]

I'm sure when Paul wants to revisit a Beatles tune he's revisiting , he's checking out Mike for the tidbits, and if he's not, he ought too@! Thanks Mike God Bless!!

[@bradpedellvids]

Latter part of George’s solo sounds like and reminds me of Paul’s main riff (“the hook”) of Paperback Writer.

[@anthonygriffin9275]

Looks like Mike had fun with this one!

[@JohnnyM_]

Awesome job as always Mike. While I'm thinking of the "Hey Jude" album, is there any chance of you teaching " Paperback Writer?"

[@MPfrance]

Smythe - I already did it - here's the link: kzbin.info/www/bejne/gojKpJisgJyJipI

[@plaridelmagdiwang1362]

😍😍😍 wow!!!

[@lukeloop]

Very well done. I wanna hold ( and shake ) your hand.

[@wilmarsantos858]

Sounds like glitter rock!

[@biagiodefalco2456]

Ciao maestro Mike Pacelli come sempre bravissimo e fortissimo,ma se non sbaglio il pezzo originale è in SI bemolle.

[@MPfrance]

Ti sbagli davvero. Come ho detto a lezione (e forse dovresti guardarlo) il registro è SHARP di Bb - più vicino a B.

[@biagiodefalco2456]

Giusto Mike hai ragione tutto ok non lo avevo notato,congratulations bellissimo tutorial yeah w the Beatles.👍✌😊

[@richardmyers6943]

the lesson starts at 5:05

[@marcbolan1818]

Never would have figured a single coil for George’s part. The Rock N Roll Circus rehearsal version is interesting and too bad they didn’t get it together to play it for the film. Nicky Hopkins doing a nice job on this one.

[@bimwopbarn47]

so George played a stratocaster on the record? in the video (which you've explained was mimed), he holds a les paul, and Paul has his hofner.

[@Vidatree8321]

Hi mike! I love your videos, maybe do strawberry fields or penny lane? It would be very helpful

[@SpanishPaulDank-lg3km]

So Ringo plays the floor tom the whole time instead of the bass drum who knew thank you for teaching me

[@MPfrance]

No, Ringo plays the bass drum. I’m playing the bass drum and the floor. Tom tom at the same time, same beat.

[@SpanishPaulDank-lg3km]

@@MPfrance I was looking for leg movement I'd guess you played it heel down or the movement is just more subtle than I thought Either way thank you for clarifying And great video as alway really outstanding no one goes quite as in depth