The Rain Song | Led Zeppelin | David Barrett

David Barrett plays The Rain Song by Led Zeppelin
Video produced by Edward Pond.
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[@4Him4u2]

The fact that this song easily stands on just the guitar part alone is a testament to the genius of Jimmy Page.

[@DavidBarrettTrio]

Very true 🙏

[@bradhuskers]

​@DavidBarrettTrio Jimmy's critically acclaimedcompositions destroy anything by anyone. I laugh out loud when they try to pimp those "one trick" blues players over Jimmy. Shows you how unintelligent most people are

[@skylarkesselring6075]

@@bradhuskers Yeah, you're more intelligent because you prefer a musical style/artist. Your subjective preference is better than their subjective preference and it makes you smarter. Makes sense dude lmao

[@bradhuskers]

@@skylarkesselring6075 God you have a low IQ. Forget about what I like or what you like. It's about critically acclaimed compositions. Jimmy's compositions are ORIGINAL and vastly superior to anyone's. If you had an ounce of intelligence, you'd understand that fact.

[@henrycavanagh1259]

Yeah, but was always hopin to hear Robert Plant pipe in

[@convit92]

The Rain Song is the most beautiful melody I've heard in my whole life.

[@aslanbasha4149]

So me

[@ameralbadry6825]

Agree

[@brauliocavalcanti3703]

@@toourspeakingshadows it doesn't have the epic solo though

[@amanneedamaid4715]

The best song I ever heard. Maybe the most beautiful thing in my life. Ten Years Gone is second for me.

[@dennispope8299]

Those are powerful words. However, I concur with your emotions. When I was a young teenager and heard it for the first time it touched my soul in a way I cannot describe. I listen to it often to go back in time to that moment. I can almost be in that exact time and place. There are other songs that can do this but not like this one. Beautiful cover by the way...thank you.

[@vegashdrider]

The proudest moment of my guitar playing career was learning to play this song just this week, I’ve been playing 45 years

[@michaelfederoff3417]

Excellent! For some strange reason I never really listened to Led Zeppelin. I remember having played since I scratched my whole name correctly on the back of an acoustic guitar, I was so proud of it. My father, not so much... lol. I learned off of you tube a few yrs ago and must have played it hundreds of times in a row loving every time... My wife grew tired of it and so I stopped playing it for yrs. I think thats gonna change. Haa ha ha! Good for you Doc!

[@GeoZeppelin1979]

i been playing 30 years and i still havent got around to playing this 😆😆😆😆😆😆😆

[@johnholmes6]

I was the same. been playing for about the same time and play loads of Zep songs throughout that time, i played the Rain Song in standard tuning but it always felt like a cheap imitation, until I stumbled on the correct tuning and a tutorial on you tube, To play it now in all it's glory is heaven, How Page could write a song of this beauty in such a weird tuning is beyond me, a musical masterpiece

[@dipendrachhetri1524]

Congratulations Doc,I am just learning to tune guitar and unsuccessful, bit nit given up hope,you sound very inspiring

[@Jagshemasher]

And I bet you found its a lot easier to play than you imagined it would be. The key is getting the somewhat alternate tuning set.

[@furyroad7565]

As a veteran with "issues" this song/video is one I can watch that helps block everything out for 4 minutes and 48 seconds. It's one of my go to videos for some peace sometimes. Thank you. I appreciate you 👍

[@DavidBarrettTrio]

Wow, thank you, that’s great to hear.

[@vlads.1]

Check out the other cover by the girl and guy playing it in the park

[@daveatkinson1042]

thank you for your service - I hope you find peace more consistently.

[@Longtack55]

Same here.

[@scottreid5555]

same

[@Tolbiny]

Well done indeed sir. This, for me, is Page's masterpiece.

[@imisaac398]

agreed

[@photoscottsb]

For me, this is the entire band's masterpiece. Pagey's stunning alternate tuning work is perfectly accompanied by JPJ's bass lines and strings arrangement on the mellotron, Plant's lyrics and vocals, and even Bonzo's brush work all equally make this song unique and memorable. IMO, Ten Years Gone is truly Page's masterpiece.

[@XXAbbott]

he's got too many to count to be honest.

[@jbmckpro99]

@@photoscottsb Yep This, 10 years gone & No Quarter are all neck & neck for me.

[@jeffstanhope2168]

Ten Years Gone as well

[@paulhenk4270]

Brilliant.... I bought my first guitar two years ago at age 56. I've been watching how to videos trying to teach myself how to play. This is the song I'm trying to play. I bought a second guitar to leave in tune. My wife asked why not learn something easy to start with? I told her, if I learn only one song I want to learn this. Two years later I almost have it! 😂

[@ChrisBluntMusic]

[@petebarrow274]

I agree with you. But I expect your wife is slowly going mad, trapped inside on rainy days, listening to you play the same song over, and over, for two years.

[@josephclark4153]

Paul , don't give up keep playing. It took me a almost 2 weeks to learn the rain song . Learning songs like this will force you to push yourself. I'm sure you found the tuning to play this was weird 😆

[@educostanzo]

Learning to play guitar is difficult, frustrating, sometimes it even hurts, but it's the most fascinating feeling when you can get to play something right, it's worth every day of practice (and they will be many)

[@edgydoug]

Paul I did exactly the same, bought a second guitar to leave one in tune. I'm still struggling with the song but hopefully with enough practice I'll have a decent version in by fall.

[@brauliocavalcanti3703]

Jimmy Page is by far the greatest composer in rock music. David's rendition is a thing of pristine beauty.

[@donbrashsux]

Paired with John Paul John

[@wendyandgeoffpattison2610]

Musicians truly amaze me. How does someone come up with a melody like this, then sit down and find a way to bring it to life on a guitar. He has even changed the tuning on the instrument to suit the sound/tone in his head! I'm gobsmacked at the talent involved. It's interesting to note that most of the strumming is done with upstrokes.

[@user-wk9wq8yq5u]

He used open G minor. I learned how to play it but that tuning is real tricky to get it to sound right and I just don’t have time to keep the chops up to play. I like Ten Years Gone better.

[@Cincinnatus1869]

This is the kind of writing that set Page apart from everyone else in the rock world. Eclectic taste and a willingness to experiment and change styles, even after having massive success with another style

[@ajsctech8249]

Totally agree. Page was multi textured guitarist with skills on almost all areas of the guitar.Rain song, Black Mountain Side and A few other Number BronYaur-a-Stomp show his taste for folk, but i always found Rain song quite a Jazz guitar influenced number with so many chords found in jazz ballads. I think a guitarist called Bert Jansch was Page's hero in terms of folk guitar

[@bradhuskers]

​@@ajsctech8249 Makes me weep for the future at all the low IQ's who try to say that Jimmy was a thief who stole from blacks. Today's Democrat party actually teaches their low IQ voters to be racists.

[@digitalsketchguy]

It's DGCGCD open tuning. Easy to remember: Don't Go Chasing Girls Cos its Dangerous :-)

[@widows-sun-369]

No, "The G Remains the same"!

[@knottsscary]

@@widows-sun-369 Oh man thats a good one!!

[@bobdillon1138]

Live is EADADE.

[@timothycreech8057]

This is the best solo acoustic performance of the piece. Absolute mastery.

[@DavidBarrettTrio]

Thank you Timothy !

[@jessejohnson418]

You should check out notorious funks cover of the song . This is great also

[@broeheemed32]

@@jessejohnson418 ...and then listen to the version by Chiara Kilchling.

[@danherrick5785]

@@broeheemed32 I just checked out your recommendation of Chiara Kilchling. I could not believe what I heard. She is the brightest star I think I have ever heard. Playing and vocals. I also watched more of her songs. Thank you for sharing her with us!!!

[@MRGF78]

​@@broeheemed32I was just about to recommend her and saw that you already did... she blew me away with her cover...

[@ericshayer]

The thing is Page plays it effortlessly, it is incredible

[@DavidBarrettTrio]

Well, he is Jimmy Page 😉

[@edskins420]

Sir, my dad has been battling cancer and now sepsis for awhile and I’ve played ur version of this song everyday for him. It’s absolutely flawless in every way! Thank u

[@DavidBarrettTrio]

Thank you, I hope it helps in some small way, music can be healing for sure, especially great compositions like this one - all the best to your dad ❤️

[@KC-pf4tj]

I always leave one of my acoustics tuned for this song. Played beautifully, well done!

[@Craigyingermany]

Ha, me too

[@kittysawunude]

Same man

[@Dragonblaster1]

It's DADGAD tuning, isn't it? I have a Les Paul Studio with Min-E-Tune, and I've long intended to try it out in DADGAD.

[@KC-vp7wn]

Alastair Archibald I believe it's DGCGCD

[@kittysawunude]

@@KC-vp7wn Yes sir correct.

The acoustics in the room played a huge roll. This guy nailed it either way.

[@troytaylor9228]

This song is all about the subtleties and he has them all down! Each chord progression emphasis in exactly the right place and the emotion just moving through his body! Most excellent! I can play this song and it is more difficult to get than people give it credit as I consider it to be a Jimmy Page masterpiece!! Bravo my friend!

[@DavidBarrettTrio]

thank you!

[@osoyoosforever9643]

I remember when this first was released and it was such a shocking change from the hard rock Jimmy Page was famous for. It turned out to be way ahead of its time and is now timeless when played like this. Great rendition, thanks.

[@delblue]

Such a beautiful piece. I learned to play this when my mother was leaving this world. Helped me with the grief. Crazy thing... right after the funeral i was in the car with my daughter and the Rain Song came on right away. ❤

[@robertschappert6760]

The second season you are to know. ❤

[@mojowaxwork4242]

Nailed the feeling, nice!

[@eristicfreethinker2098]

So spot on, I keep waiting for Plant’s vocals to come in. Really exquisite.

[@Weshopwizard]

I just keep coming back to this. It’s simply majestic. Beautiful song and a very soulful version.

[@steve.-007]

This always reminds me of my only love of my life.Still miss her every day and I listen to this song when I feel the need to relive that part of my life. Thankyou so much Jimmy Page❤

[@MerrickGuitar]

Beautiful, who doesn't love this song

[@ITJ57]

Should have 2 Billion!

[@jennifermurphy-t4w]

One the best written song the led zeppelin put out, thank you for playing this song, well done.

[@jagdeepkaul1261]

The Rain Song is a masterpiece, the sounds, the lyrics, the guitar and piano, apparently it takes a whole orchestra to play this beautiful song on the studio recording by Zeppelin. I'm not surprised, a masterpiece takes a lot of work. The Rain Song is and always will be, my favourite Led Zeppelin song

[@carlneoh5843]

Didn't they just use a moog, strings or whatever they call it?

[@timbaldwin6283]

I looked it up. Jimmy Page- electric guitar, acoustic guitar Robert Plant- vocals John Paul Jones- Mellotron Mk. II, EMS VCS3, Steinway grand piano, bass guitar John Bonham- drums, percussion

[@charlescaldwell9457]

Undoubtedly brilliantly played, one original version however, was, according to a friend who passed away recently, though it possible, after myriad variations that the unconventional tuning used included an another string tuned to C as far as I remember ?This friend devoted his life to this Art .I deeply miss him. If only he'd recorded something, unfortunately, he always thought he wasn't quite good enough; he was wrong. Rest peacefully William Robert Darby , formerly of Sussex, UK.

[@DavidBarrettTrio]

Yes, the 4th and 2nd strings are tuned to C - thanks for listening Charles

[@serg4881]

@@DavidBarrettTrio DGCGCD?

[@serg4881]

@@DavidBarrettTrio DGCGCD

[@binayshrestha7132]

@@serg4881 you...sir...looks like know the song inside out.blessed are those around you.they must be getting free tips about guitar now n then

[@tummagumma6613]

@@serg4881yes

[@mycomment7634]

I've watched endless videos of covers on this song. Yours is easily the best one I've seen. Cleanliness, pace, emotion, emphasis, respect for the original, artistry, and beautifully video'd. Gorgeous work. Thank you.

[@DavidBarrettTrio]

Much appreciated, thank you!

[@shavpookie]

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[@ozten-fj6pe]

As good as the playing is, Your mere presence is as equal, but the black canvas painted on the wall takes the Cake. 👍💥

[@jeffreygrantsr4525]

PERFECTION!

[@acdccraig]

Absolutely incredible interpretation of an incredible song, I watch this video at least twice a week

[@gulfgypsy]

This and 'Thank You' are perhaps two of the best songs of Led Zeppelin.

[@MrBerkman17]

Just beautiful. Thank you!

[@rjr1880]

Great job! In my opinion, Zeppelin was the best band that ever existed on Earth.

[@thomasduffy2519]

Beautiful

[@mattbrogan8603]

Excellent, one of the best covers of this song that I've listened to

[@billeisenhofer6887]

awesome, best i've ever heard other than jimmi himself

[@_Yep_Yep_]

Majestic.

[@graemelynes3452]

Beautiful.

[@mtress66]

Just beautiful

[@paulcoonce2493]

perfection! Thank you for that!

[@glennb8251]

Beautiful. Thank you for this.

[@mxmike123]

Wow! That song was actually playing on the radio while I was racing motocross across the country...what a time that was. Sir, that was most perfect in every way, you should be proud.

[@kcolberg1]

This is still one of my go-to videos. You did such a great job.

[@BaileyBuns9]

NAILED IT!!! Absolutely beautiful. ❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@lauramorales7870]

So beautiful! well done, sir.

[@bykemd40]

Thank you for this and all the beautiful music you’ve posted!!! 🙏💚😊🎶🦦🌻

[@35grandslam]

Just beautiful.

[@johncorcoran5467]

❤❤❤❤❤ Love this, thanks for posting

[@muffessional]

Bravo 👏 Absolutely beautiful 🙌

[@kfett86]

This song truly is amazing. Hits deep...you never forget it! ✌️

[@williamgill4898]

David, absolutely brilliant, thank you!

[@richardel6943]

Bravo! Well done. Good to hear such a nice tune as this. Thanks!

[@sprezzatura8755]

"One song only" tuning for this very special piece, beautifully executed by this artist. ❤

[@nicholaswhite2465]

Wonderful rendition, I just recently learned this one as well. Such beautiful chords!

[@jeffvazquez6394]

I just love listening to this. So enjoyable! Thanks.

[@RobertoGaspar69]

Jimmy Page …..The Wizard ! The Maestro ! The Mythical Guitar God ! The Paganini of Hard-Rock’n’Blues ! Simply the most prolific genius of the XX century ! Iconic riffs, virtuoso solos, daredevil of improvisation and a melodic master! What else do you want,!….?????

[@petersmith9530]

Someone who doesn't steal other people's songs and claim them as his own?

[@JB-xc9vl]

Awesome!! Thank you for excellent work on this beautiful song!!👍

[@12string-Randy]

Time for me to relearn this one. It's been too long. So nice, thank you.

[@blakevoorhees7515]

Well played. Such talent worth watching and listening.

[@asyria]

this is brilliant! what a beautiful song 🙌 led zeppelin is wonderful!

[@TimTheMusicMan]

He is excellent !!!! 5 star !!!!!!!!! After listening twice, as good as Page as well !!!!!!!

[@traubentaucher4035]

So wonderful ...the spirit comes over 💫

[@thomasmarengi2951]

That is one fine rendition of a great tune. Thank you, David.

[@tselder2000]

Outstanding sir!! Thank you for sharing!!!

[@mattmallard7712]

Beautiful song and beautifully played. Bravo 👏👏👏

[@kevinberntson4239]

This is wonderful. Thank you.

[@andrewwilliams8558]

This is one of the most beautiful pieces of music ever written and thank you for sharing and helping me remember that.

[@tsloe1717]

awsome,thx for posting

[@DarksideDGM]

Stunningly beautiful Mr. Barrett. Thank you for sharing your talent.

[@ITJ57]

Should have 1 Billion Views!

[@des2610]

Hearing that song always make me happy I learnt to play it.....Great rendition!!!!

[@gd7561]

Fabulous job, my friend!!! Just gorgeous!!!

[@Mikimikey]

Beautiful David !

[@surewhynot6040]

Beyond brilliant

[@markcrawford8876]

That was phenomenal, bravo

[@Frehleyacedude]

The most beautiful song ever written. Great job at this.

[@chicub7749]

I love this song because I can practice emphasizing certain chords, just something about the amount of feeling one must put in this song while playing it is amazing. Excellent cover

[@kevincuthbert3058]

Brilliant, it flows like a river. One of the best technical versions I have seen.

[@robertduncanmuir]

So beautiful and your own touches added to it wonderfully.

[@buividphotodesign]

Extraordinary song and well played. A challenge to learn. I am just beginning to study it and this is wonderful inspiration. Thanks

[@hmbdata]

Beautiful job getting the subtle dynamics.

[@DanCurtin4]

Love this so much.

[@mikeporter6368]

Awesome cover. Expertly well played. Bravo!

[@Gianlucacor90]

That’s what you call Beauty! Such a great guitar skills! Hands up 🙌 very emotional

[@johnnywalker4857]

Well done, Mate. That song puts me in a peaceful place where I can slow down and reflect.

[@sigitprabowo363]

The most beautiful song from Led Zeppelin and you play it beautifully

[@kingberzerk]

Thank you very much, It was a pleasure to watch this.

[@mikelarkin5674]

Fantastic!

[@charlescaldwell9457]

You have the stamp of a professional Sir. Thank you .

[@N8tiveSon807]

Beautiful ❤️

[@ameralbadry6825]

Led Zeppelin’s masterpiece, thanks for your outstanding performance

[@jeffduggan387]

Best rain song cover I've heard.

[@dvaidr]

I never sicken of this. What a love song.

[@asid448]

Unbelievable... BRAVO! 👏

[@rembrant34]

Thank God for the replay button.

[@TurnerRentz]

Bravo! This is a fantastic rendition of the song, and one of the very few videos I have ever seen where I clapped out loud. Mastery speaks more than a thousand words. Congratulations to David Barrett. And congratulations to anyone who has just heard this song. I consider myself fortunate that I have lived to be able to hear this song. We are not worthy.

[@lisamoroney3036]

That was insane !!

[@markmaharrey8494]

Extraordinary attention to detail, beautiful phrasing! Haunting.

[@patsydesilets9136]

Absolutely Beautiful! My favorite Led Zeppelin song well done!!

[@blairmichaelhogan4502]

This song just popped into my head and as a result I stumbled upon this. I know it’s old, but very good rendition. That right hand thing in the final chord was super cool. I don’t think I’ve ever seen that before.

[@andrewrackauskas5522]

Absolutely stunning, perfect, Journeyman Master player, Never get tired of listening , Bravo David !

[@mjn55128]

Stunning performance of the best acoustic guitar song ever written. 👏