The Genius of McGeoch (again!): Rhythm of Cruelty by Magazine

[@BennytheDroid]

Bro you can bring back McGeoch as many times as you need.

[@jackperri3186]

Thank you Adrian! Any John McGeoch is an absolute MASTERCLASS. Do as many as possible! Thank you!

[@philh27]

I started playing guitar in 76/77 in common with many teenagers of that era, due to Ritchie Blackmore and Tony Iommi. But in 78 I discovered Magazine and John McGeoch. I’ll be forever grateful to Ritchie and Tony for getting me started, but John was the one who inspired me the most and demonstrated how it was possible to play ‘rock’ guitar in new and inventive ways. I always enjoy your McGeoch breakdowns Adrian, and this one is no different. Brilliant. As for the tone on the intro riff, I’m pretty sure it was a studio phaser, possibly with the sweep manually adjusted.

[@DS-qu2rs]

Magazine are my favourite band of all time, McGeoch was superb, thanks for this :)

[@GenerationXReunion]

This is literally the best guitar lesson channel on youtube

[@SSRT_JubyDuby8742]

Everything that you said about the song, the band and John I completely agree with, always in my top 5 bands and played regularly. An excellent job with the tuition, 👏, your ears are better than mine; in all the years I had never picked up on the drone. I always played it closed root and third, as soon as you you started I was mentally face palming 😅. A huge thank you 😊. Like deployed 👍

[@smallfacesmikey]

Excellent breakdown. Thank you. McGeogh was a genius. Way ahead of the game. He gets more respect as the years pass.

[@ianwright4324]

Interviewed Magazine once on their Real Life tour . The rest of the band were fine ...including McGeogh. Howard Devoto on the other hand was terrifying !!

[@hermetech]

Yeah agree, as much McGeogh as possible please! The bio from a couple of years back was great. This vid also made me order the last new Electro Valovola OFF1 in the world (according to Luca who made them), can't wait! Hoping it will replace my FuzzFace and Moog Drive as an all in one.

[@secallen]

Mr John Alexander McGeoch, Greenock's finest.

[@chrisdrake447]

Joyous noise! Never apologise for going wherever the mood takes you, Adrian. It’s why most of us follow you ...

[@morganyoungisplayingdrums]

McGeoch is always welcome. And this clip is sensational.

[@Emlizardo]

Discovered John McGeoch via PiL - instant fan. This tune works great as an instrumental!

[@fbdasjkwlsdgbhngvbhnvsjlk]

Excellent video as always! 18K views for this in depth and high quality video is criminal. Throughout the years you have always been my favourite guitar teacher. Thank you!

[@duncaninglis3806]

Magazine not known by many. One of my top five bands ever. John yes, fantastic player. Thank you for this.

[@BillBoxstep]

I mentioned to you a few years ago that i saw John with Magazine at Egerton's Hotel in Toronto tourin Secondhand Daylight. He was unique in his playing, and I can never get enough of him or your tutorials on him. Thanks Adrian, and keep up the great work.

[@chrisstokie2361]

Can you do some Geordie from Killing Joke as a tribute.

[@ericgiova1663]

Cool tutorial. I was wondering whether, with Geordie's recent, sudden and unexpected death, we could expect anything from KJ?

[@sergebardot]

Brilliant! Thanks very much for that. I thought Magazine were brilliant and John McGeoch was part of what drew me to them.

[@carloscoll5249]

I have been salivating at the thought of more Mc Geoch..finally. thank you

[@kevfullo]

Waiting for permafrost tbh, cheers!

[@ehmmmjay9907]

The intro to "Shot by Both Sides" is still one of the coolest guitar parts ever written, imho!

[@jespercervin9618]

I think that was written by Pete Shelley though.

[@judeforartssake]

I think jesper is correct. It's why it also appears in a Buzzcocks song. At the very least it was written by Howard and that's why it's shared between bands.

[@bobgure]

Yes, the Buzzcoks song, of course is “Lipstick”@@judeforartssake

[@lancecox8084]

Finally, someone plays this correctly, I learned it from watching the old Magazine Videos, there are several other "Learn to Play" videos that get it totally wrong, especially the main riff, great job, great song!

[@pangloss9]

Wonderful video! Thank you for another great one. I'd love ten videos on McGeoch songs...especially focussing on when he was in Magazine.

[@MrTimcoronel]

that filtered fuzz sounds excellent and very close to the recorded sound

[@chriscanty2804]

Brilliant one of many favourite songs, John's playing was fantastic on all his songs with Magazine & The Banshees, glad you have gone back to do another Magazine one though, such an underrated band.

[@nicholaspetergagg7769]

great song great band great choice

[@leebouldog]

Hi. Great channel & great taste in music. Not sure if you're a fan but any chance of some Carter USM? Only Living Boy...,Sheriff Fatman, Bloodsport for All, Shoppers Paradise, etc.

[@arnowillekes7979]

Thanks for these breakdowns, McGeoch is perhaps my all-time favorite guitarist, especially his playing on Siouxsie’s Juju!

[@simonharper4199]

i went to a very very messy party in the late 80's and a friend brought Secondhand Daylight LP with him. Ended up playing it throughout the night over and over. It has been inside me ever since

[@sadie376]

No need to apologise for more John McGeoch content... For such a great guitarist, he's not really appreciated widely enough IMO. Well done!

[@gao1258]

Thanks Adrian, reminds me of why I loved Magazine and Second Hand Daylight so much..I will try to learn this later in my guitar journey:P still on beginner courses atm, appreciate your work!

[@bonharrisarts]

True Class - your examples, the guitarists you feature and your execution and explanation thereof. Extremely high quality inspiration and education - every time! Well done and thank you.

[@markendicott6874]

Excellent episode - love John's playing. This particular track to me shows some of the Phil Manzenara/Mid Roxy influence he flirted with. Even the greats have heroes.

[@jackcrook4435]

Man, love your song choice

[@kirkegodfrey414]

LOVING YOUR WORK AS ALWAYS! What a bloody Hero McGeoch.

[@derekbarlas8092]

Great video. I bought Secondhand Daylight when it was released and wore it out over the years. You get really close to a lot of those innovative McGeoch guitar sounds. Feed The Enemy is another of my favourite guitar tracks of his.

[@baabaabaa-yp2jh]

Thanks Adrian!! Great song, band etc If you havent already, cd you give us The Light Pours Out Of Me please mate? I cd add a hell of a lot more (Buzzcocks, Damned).... Best guitar tutorial channel on utube!!

[@SolidMoses]

Song choice has always been so unique and close to my tastes. Getting hyped when a new video of yours pops up on my feed. And obviously, each time I immediately grab my jag and play along Adrian-sama 😁 Respect for John and don't forget the relevant book that was mentioned in another video, it's very interesting (The Light Pours Out of Me).

[@djh6970]

That was succinctly put Adrian. This is music that resonates with us and it’s more important in coming up with cool riffs than technical wizardry (although it would be nice to have that skill too) A lot to learn, thanks for your continued inspiration. David.

[@donyoung7874]

I'd heard of Magazine but never heard them. This song has awesome guitar parts! Thanks for this video!

[@acpg]

You're in for a treat! So much great music to discover. Maybe start with the Real Life album and take it from there.

[@donyoung7874]

@@acpg Thanks Adrian! I went to Amazon to see what they had and all I could find was an import of Secondhand Daylight for $177.00. I'll see if Magazine has their own site that might sell it. I'm really surprised that I never heard this song, or that group before. It sounds exactly like music, people I was in bands with in the 80's, would've gotten in to.

[@baabaabaa-yp2jh]

​@@acpgSpeaking of... you cd teach us the song Real Life!! But then there's Motorcade, Permafrost etc etc!!

[@SixStringZombie]

Thanks for doing this. Watching you play it made me realize how similar the main verse riff is to The Damned’s Wait For The Blackout main riff pattern. John McGeoch and Captain Sensible are my two fave guitarists.

[@shakeynineteen-sixtyfour1559]

Awesome as always Adrian! Do you no longer have the Eastwood McGeogh guitar?

[@leafsmithleafsmith691]

Simply Brilliant, made my day.❤

[@kiwi68140]

Amazing tone

[@eggweed_productions]

I've absolutely loved this channel for years - your taste is impeccable! For me personally the years 1977 - 1981 (when I was growing up between 12 and 16 - John Peel under the bedclothes and all that) were the magic years in music and you've got it covered. You've also got quite a distinctly engaging manner with a bit of a sense of humour behind you. Wish you all the best - Patreon joined my friend!

[@donnacolwell3988]

When I first started taking guitar lessons, I discovered the world of online guitar teachers. To be honest, I never thought I'd advance enough to be able to follow along with your lessons. But here I am, playing along with your tutorial for a song I've never heard before. What a joy. I've experienced much frustration and doubt that I'm progressing, but I'll never give up. Adrian, your lessons are so elegant. You really do make playing the guitar look effortless. Thank you for the inspiring lessons, and for bringing so many amazing songs/bands/musicians to my attention.

[@Teeb2023]

Awesome, you've absolutely "nailed" it. Tone, accents and feel are just spot-on.

[@robhooworth6738]

Fantastic as always. Always loved that spy/superhero theme style motifs that Magazine managed to weave into quite a few of their songs and this track is another great example. Perhaps no surprise the b-side of their second single is a brilliant cover of Goldfinger.

[@nostro1001]

I saw Magazine support XTC. I vividly recall them, but barely recall XTC.

[@Ronno4691]

Rays And Hail: 1978 - 1981 is a good Magazine compilation to start with. Or the first three albums (and the singles....Give Me Everything is classic McGeoch).

[@bobgure]

Adrian, I love this! Pretty spot on (as to be expected with your brilliant detailed lessons) for my fav Magazine track from back in the day. Question, if you please: Is your Princeton Reverb a reissue? ‘65? Thanks and be well!

[@MarkOwen-ej5gy]

I am 60 years old, I hope I have not left it too late, I have been watching all these guitar lessons, and I have found your lessons very encouraging. I am a complete novice, but something has told me to get on with it. Maybe one day I will nail that Arabian Nights track on my Epiphone les Paul

[@JCridford]

Another brilliant McGeoch masterclass, Adrian! Keep those post-punk lessons coming :) I just wondered what the microphones were that you used for your amp? I can see an SM57, but what is the other one?

What fender Princeton amp is yours (64,65, other) ?

[@malcolmhead2852]

Wow I missed this as I was away for a week Fantastic to get more John McGeoch You’re on point as usual Adrian, great playing I’d love you to do Into the light, and how about some Geordie Walker ? Please please pretty please !

[@danielo174]

Brilliant lesson as always. Does anyone know where I can't find 'last weeks video' about McGeoch. Is it not on youtube?

[@cicobuff2003]

I worked out this song out a few years ago and always felt it be a great song to do as a cover, but I’ve never got round to it or people that would want to do it with me. Pity, great song and great tuition by your good self. How about a good Cocteau Twins tuition. One of the three big Indie bands of the 1980s, along with the Smiths and New Order. I don’t think you’ve done anything over their stuff yet have you?

[@Emlizardo]

1:00 Also can we acknowledge that the organ coming in says "Now we are really slammin. . ."

[@Jah_Rastafari_ORIG]

I saw a Magazine in a small club in 1979 and McGeoch had some kind of pedal mounted about halfway up his mic stand.

[@anthonyseye]

Repeat anything John McGeoch as much as you like.

[@leetintary2074]

Into the Light

[@MarcusVinicius-yd9kz]

Can you tell me what kind of pickups John used? Which pickups can help me get as close to his sound as possible?

[@alexisgomez3015]

I didn't realize the channel was named after a Radiohead song. lol

[@brutallyremastered4255]

Genius? That may be slightly hysterical.

[@bertsbooks2505]

No such thing as too much McGeoch! Nice work

[@RobONeill-b5e]

I was always under the assumption it was a phaser - still think it is

[@eastwoodguitarsofficial]

Once again, excellent demo. Magazine remains in my top ten of all time.

[@tednruth453]

A film in a song....or a novel in a song

[@alessandromondelli5793]

Very interesting thanks a lot

[@gogboxing5655]

Have to say--been playing all my life and am a gigging musician, but when I check in here I always find something interesting. Should have subscribed a long time ago. On another note--like a lot of guys I'm always looking for little things to improve. Curious what picks you use, string gauges, amps, etc. Maybe that's on the channel, but you get a great sound on everything you play, and you are very fluid. More power to you.

[@RobUttley]

OMG awesome. Thanks Adrian, that was incredibly inspiring.

[@billyblunt63]

My own particular favourite is shot by both sides so if you’re ever looking of another McGeoch classic, just saying 😊

[@acpg]

did that one, years back. Think the video was OK, can't really remember...! you should be able to find it on my channel if you do a search.

[@billyblunt63]

@@acpg now I feel like a real idiot 🤦‍♂️I’ll have a search for it, thanks for the heads up 👍

[@baabaabaa-yp2jh]

​@@acpgNaa, it's good, you did a great job with Shot!

[@andysmith567]

Superb choice! This is why I subscribe to anyonecanplayguitar

[@dms8504]

Im sure youve done 'The Light Pours Out of Me' in the past but you have since taken it down. Could you please reupload that one or do it again? :)

[@jamesvelazco9837]

Cheers again for shining the spotlight again on McGeoch. I myself want to look into his style of playing especially reading of his use of unconventional scales. I want to incorporate that to my own approach in my composition and playing. Interesting approach >technicality.

[@simonkipper2657]

Great demo

[@timaddison707]

Great choice again and one I wasn't familiar with previously! well done

[@horroroffab]

excellent choice. i would also play along with the keyboard melody on the `i dont even know what it could mean` part. another great of johns` ilk is stuart adamson. any thoughts on perhaps john mkay of the original banshees line up?

[@acpg]

Yes, that end melody would definitely work well on the guitar. I did a lesson on Into the Valley a while back and mentioned the McGeoch connection. Both Yamaha SG users too. And John Mckay is fabulous too, perhaps unfairly overshadowed by McGeoch, but a great, inventive player in his own right.

[@horroroffab]

yes, doing a deep dive into the channel and found the alternative playlist 😂. east bay ray is a unique and gifted player; worth considering a kennedys track ever thought of tackling a sonic youth track .id be curious on whether you could decipher the tunings. i suspect thurston favoured dadgad.teenage riot seems to fit.@@acpg

[@christopherkeep5232]

Hurray! My favourite Magazine track-great lesson.

[@Tusitala1967]

More McGeoch!! Why no SG-1000 reproduction on this one?

[@dwaynelasater2350]

Of course, man, anything you play is good for good enough for me.

[@regularnimnule9715]

One of my favourites, and one of the easier of his songs to play. Excellent!

[@iansutherlandcraig]

You are such an extraordinarily talented fellow.

[@nathancl2k]

Absolutely worth a repeat and a deep dive!

[@orlandostead8703]

Fantastic, I love Magazine

[@thedoc1210]

❤

[@commoneuropeanstarling]

It's nice that you do what you want to do and not being ruled by what's trending or by any algorithm. I've overlooked Magazine. What's a good starting point?

[@bobgure]

Yes! I would start at the beginning. Great stuff. Albums: 1978 Real Life 1979 Secondhand Daylight 1980 The Correct Use of Soap 1981 Magic, Murder and the Weather

[@sirtogii5216]

Never heard of the band, nice one!

[@culeram4600]

Thanks so much Andy! One of my all time favourite bands. Can't wait to get my teeth into this

[@culeram4600]

Ooops! Meant to say Adrian

[@stephanegillet6757]

I love this sound

[@davidlanfair]

Really happy to hear this tonight! Thank you!

[@davidlanfair]

Talk to the body

[@TheLunarnotes]

Very similar riff to 'All Apologies' by Nirvana

[@acpg]

Yep, I can hear that

[@mikshawyer5138]

Or Wait for the blackout by the Damned 👍

[@lumix2477]

Christ died for our sins, was buried, and rose again the third day. I'm trusting in nothing but the blood of Jesus to pay for my sins to keep me out of hell. For undeniable proof through archaeological evidence, Expedition Bible is the best channel. The god of this world is the devil and controls all politics and religion especially the Catholic Church as counterfeit Christianity. I wish I could just chill and play guitar but things are so close on the time I can't be silent sorry.

[@bruceeggers100]

This sounds like a bunch of made up nonsense to me. You should try chilling out and playing guitar, it’s way more fun than hanging out with downer people at church. Ask me how I know. Good luck friend may you find peace .

[@lindamcguigan5989]

Another king James Bible nutcase

[@sadie376]

Oh dear. I think you're in the wrong place, pal.