The Ultimate Edward Van Halen Medley

[@TomShreds]

Hi Shredders! If you want to learn to Shred Like Ed, check out my brand new course here! tomshreds.mykajabi.com/shred_like_ed

[@carlocoles]

ahhh Tom...We must be kindred spirits! My 2 biggest Rock guitar heroes are Eddie and Yngwie...and you have captured their explosiveness, precision and spirit in your courses. I'm already enrolled in your Swedish Shred Secrets and I will be enrolling in your Shred Like Ed!!!! WhooHoo, thanks!

[@philking6444]

It felt like listening to the master especially under the headphones. I love the Frankenstein replica. Thank you for your work. Long Live the King.

[@raulhoraciovelasquez6909]

El flansher que no debe faltar aparte de la diatorsion!!!

[@CarlosarmandoRamos-k3t]

Eddie rest in peace

[@michaeldemento3480]

I wonder how many people understand how much work this musician put into creating this. Unbelievable. Wow.

[@TomShreds]

Cheers Michael. Part 2 is shaping to be twice as long 😅

[@jeffrussell777]

I Do//// Really Grateful for These Vids!

[@fritzmuller8246]

Mind bending work . Took me three months to learn to play easy stuff like hotel California . Man thjs is awesome

[@gnr311182pj]

Dude exactly. It’s so beautiful

[@ROCKEROLLERDCBC]

Tommy makes it look so easy! Nope! Practice! Practice! GO TOMMY GO!

[@Davefranzin]

Many people think of Van Halen as the best at playing solos... in reality his rhythm parts are unmatchable, not technically, but due to the idea he had of the guitar... it was all there, power, groove, tone ... and you are an incredible guitarist, who interprets it at its best:

[@JohnEtter-z3o]

Satsuma3042 does the best Van Halen covers. Check him out

[@urbanbader4113]

You're smart not easy to find one smart God bless you

[@runlikehell4180]

@@JohnEtter-z3othank you

[@guidomartinelli7387]

I totally agree w/U

[@MapleBar777]

@@JohnEtter-z3o That dude is really good but, if I’m being a perfectionist, he’s a little sloppy. Timing is sometimes off and leaves little mistakes in. But, he’s way better than I am so who the f am I to talk.

[@TomShreds]

Hey Shredders! Thanks for watching. What EVH moments should I immortalise in the next instalment? I think the Sammy era deserves some love…

[@MuhammadNurulIslam]

jusdgement day, pleasure dome, poundcake (with the electric drill), don't tell me what love can do, human beings ....

[@zackvanhalen]

If you do the Hagar era, I think 5150, Black and Blue, Summer Nights, Poundcake, Amsterdam, Can't Stop Loving You, and Cabo Wabo would be some great choices.

[@TomShreds]

@@zackvanhalen Great choices. Might need to go buy a Transtrem to handle Summer Nights. Totally worth it. Love the Hagar era. Don't know why it cops so much hate. The DLR era was incredible, but why does one have to 'beat' the other you know? Apples and Oranges.

[@jamieinglis1043]

it has to be 5150

[@robpaul6204]

Awesome

[@mr.woodfingers]

6.00 minutes of pure insanity!!! This is brutality!!!! What memories!!!!

[@tristantristan4733]

Fantastic reminder that it wasn’t just his insane shredding and tone innovation, but the riffs that were simply awesome.

[@donbabcock2062]

Awesome tribute to the greatest guitarist to ever walk this earth. RIP Eddie

[@daleperkins4901]

OMFG!!! I've listened to TONS of Eddie covers over the years, but no one has done a better job of encapsulating the tone, the licks and, especially, the FEEL of Eddie!

[@starkey0417]

Seriously, that TONE.

[@dennisburdge8892]

AGREED!😮

[@acrkiller100]

You need to look up Jacob deraps… that’s evh reincarnated

[@HotBirds]

​@@acrkiller100 Search Sakura van halen medley

[@ChickenatorJr]

Look up Simon Hosford from Australia

[@SteveMend]

I think you got the “tone is in the hands” message that Ed always preached. Excellent.

[@armanpgrigorian]

No words, this may be the best EVH tribute yet

[@adamnanney4952]

Eddie van Halen didn't pass away, he just moved to venus where it always rains metal 🤘🤘. But seriously, thank you so much, Sir Edward Van Halen, for the music you gave us. There was never one like you and there will NEVER be another. Thank you for being the legend you were and are, and forever will be. The world of rock/metal was never the same when you entered and it will never be the same when you departed. I love you, sir, you were more than a musician. You were an inspiration, a hero, and a legend, and always will be. I love you, man, Rest easy for me, and God bless.

[@rrapzz]

What the heck! The guitar, the licks, the vibes, the tone of the amp and effects, man you nail it!

[@urbanbader4113]

And device flange

[@m.3591]

1978 Van Halen was my first concert. You just played ten years of my life. Incredible talent and thank you.

[@minkorrh]

Awww. Wish I'd have seen them. ZZ Top was my first. Great show. You got to see them in all the raw, effervescent youth that they were while making their best music.

[@mikecrider8478]

Damn. Eddie would be proud. I love how seamless the song transitions (and use of downtuner) are.

[@TomShreds]

Hopefully Mike! Thanks for watching mate. More EVH content on the way 😀

[@herbcanter2114]

That riffage during "Mean Street" sends chills up my spine . Nothing touches how awesome that tune is .

[@mfi8412]

If Eddie was alive, he'd be so very proud of you!!! ❤❤❤

[@KokoTheGorilla69]

Nah, he would say “play your own shit and come up with your own style”, just like he told his own son

[@AaronNGBnTech]

He is

[@ericfuhrer2013]

@@KokoTheGorilla69 exactly. he was very protective and guarded with his work.

[@raultijuana]

His spirit will be always be with us forever!!!!

[@ChrisG1967]

Absolutely fantastic playing. A real tribute to the King 👑. From a 55 year old life long Van Halen fan. 😊

[@TomShreds]

Respect - cheers Chris 😁🙏

[@naxiur]

This guy need more attention.... Splendid ❤

[@TheTapesArchive]

Agreed!! He's about to blow up.

[@paultambunan3933]

Why Eddie is so amazing and unmatchable in rhythm and swing, I think because Eddie has drum beat in his mind. Drum was his first musical instrument

[@kmw728]

I started the guitar at 15 because of Eddie, I’m 60 and still as addicted. Beautiful medley. Well done! 👏🏼

[@kenny3485]

👏👏👏 ... I echo that! I have been waiting my whole life to get Ed's tone & play like Ed. I signed up for Tom's courses and bought a Helix today ... I'm so happy to find "Shred Like Ed" on KZbin! I was fortunate to see VH 3 times. 1982 (Nassau Coliseum NY), 1984 (MSG NYC), 2015 (Jones Beach NY). In 2015, 1 was 5 rows back and on Ed's side of the stage. He sounded great. I yell-out out to him, saying it was great to see him ... he gave me a big smile, and I snapped a great pic. He is missed so much! RIP!

[@Diego5150]

Thank you for show us in 6 minutes the genius of Eddie Van Halen. Amazing job, Eddie would be proud!

[@DonHache]

I don't know if it's modulation, note progression, or melodic pattern, but I absolutely LOVE the combinations used in Yordnoff's songs--a signature style.

[@Gregorypeckory]

I would definitely pay for a live performance like this; really nailed it all!

[@Madmax-rz5hz]

Thanks for reminding me of how truly awesome he was

[@whaleshark2625]

The Jump intro harmonics were awesome. What a phenomenal medley.

[@mase444]

All of his riffs, even ones you didn't play here, show exactly why Ed was the true GOAT. No one did it like him ever and no one will. 🎸 Rest in peace Edward

[@jimyoung9262]

This was fantastic. Been an EVH fan all my life and appreciate the tribute.

[@BreauxBobby]

This is one that I will watch a hundred times. Incredible playing and the tone is perfect.

[@beullele2783]

Merci pour ce moment 🙏 Pour moi, EVH laissera une trace dans l’histoire de la guitare beaucoup plus importante que celle de Jimi… qui reste une influence majeure de bon nombre de guitariste plus de 50 ans après sa mort… Jimi était un précurseur certes, de génie, mais EVH était un véritable génie 🙏

[@TomShreds]

Thank you for watching. I couldn’t agree more. Jimi was special, but EVH is incomparable. Which is why we love to celebrate what he gave us until we die!

[@rlauck]

I don't know if any video I've ever watched has given me goosebumps the way this did. Thank you for sharing this.

[@allelopathy]

OMG!!! this is INSANE! one of the best EVH cover medley.

[@daveg1431]

very well done, honest and sincere homage to the immortal Master. as you said, "Eddie will never be conquered" and you've been respectful, i think the Master smiled approvingly 🤘💛🤘

[@darrencaschera-fh8rh]

This was totally f****** awesome oh my god what a f****** great job bro bravo bravo rest in peace Eddie can't listen to Van Halen without crying still

[@frankmelendez8064]

You need a contract like right now!!!! Awesome cover of Eddie!!

[@TomShreds]

Cheers Frank!

[@chucksozz]

Wow absolutely incredible . I’ve heard a lot of people play Eddie but that was absolutely by far the best I’ve ever heard

[@ronaldwilcox3055]

Spot on renditions of MR EDWARD VAN HALEN guitar work and this is coming from a true VAN HALEN fan from 78 to 84 ŵhen i first heard running with the devil and then ERUPTION i was hooked best band that ever formed the chemistry between all band members was phenomenal the music was dynamic in your face explosion nuclear bomb rock! RIP MR EDWARD VAN HALEN i and all wish you were still here !😢

[@紀彦堤]

俺の中坊時代の新しいギター ヒーローだった。OU812を最後 に、アルバムに関する情報が なくなってやきもきしてたら、 癌でこの世を去ってたいたと 知ってかなりショックだったな。 ここでエディのメドレーを見る 事が出来てマジ感謝です。

[@MetalJesusRocks]

Such a kick ass medley!! Excellent tone too. You Rock! 🤘

[@Gunny_101st]

I've never heard anyone emulate EVHs tone and touch like this before. His screaming pinch harmonics were never properly duplicated until now. Bravo!

[@gregorywall7586]

Your playing, tone, feel, everything, is the best I have heard someone doing Eddie's playing justice. Whats your rig like for these songs? Absolutely incredible talent you have.

[@TriWayne62]

❤🎉. Sat he stunned, amazed, in ore.. Then a tear in my eye, thinking of Eddie's passing. Being the age I am, I have every VH vinyl, and then the CD's. ... you awoke my love of every album. Mate, what a tribute. Thank you 😢

[@TomShreds]

Cheers mate! Lovely words! I'm working on a Sammy Era medley at the moment, hoping you enjoy that also 🤘 🎸

[@in2rock275]

Your tone and playing are amazing! You make it look so easy. "I don't ask for permission!" Unchained is, was, has been and always will be my favorite VH song.

[@rtlltr]

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[@MrJrnyfan]

I agree, Brah. That tone he has in that song is raw. The intro is heart pounding.

[@otoniellorenzanareyes6551]

You don´t know how much I enjoyed this video, Van Halen my favorite rock band ever, thanks

[@TomShreds]

Cheers for watching!

[@jasoncrump1886]

Eddie had such killer riffs too man. He could solo like nobodies bussiness but his riffs are some of the best ever. Great song writing.

[@VirtuosicFantasies]

Best KZbin cover

[@seanmccaberocks]

I'm blown away! You are clearly a dedicated EVH student. Many try, some come close but you kicked ass and took names with this medley. I can't wait for the next installment of the Sammy era. You earned a new subscriber big time! 🤘

[@TomShreds]

Cheers Sean! Appreciate your kind words mate. Alright, I’d better get to work on a Van Hagar Medley!

[@ascentiall]

The way you transition from song to song is awesome!

[@scottmcmichael1386]

Dang dude you kick ass! It must have taken a good deal of time to play that well and sound so much like Eddie! I was blown away listening to this medley. Simply amazing!

[@thierrygarcin2380]

Magnifique cover ! Un génie ce EDDIE R.i.P on t'oublie pas.

[@djSmokeShow]

The tone is awesome, it has all the goodness of Ed's original brown sound but with a little clearer voicing IMO. And like Ed always said, that could very well be in the fingers. 😉

[@MikeConwayDrums]

Killer work Tom! You nailed the EVH tone and licks.🤘🤘💥

[@stringbender11672]

Incredible!! and so glad you threw the Beat It solo in there!! EVH 4EVR!! 🎸 👑

[@dnjn67]

Great job, thanks from the U.K. VH greatest rock band of all time.

[@Blasphemie0815]

When I hear these licks and the scale of all the sounds I think Eddy was out of this world for me he will always be number 1.

[@user-wq2fk1wc4p]

I never thought anyone could be just as awesome on eruption great job buddy Rock on

[@lindajohansson5791]

This was one of the BEST covers i have listened to. This was REALLY good. Loved it. Love from Sweden😊

[@TomShreds]

Wow, thank you!

[@VidarXR]

Fantastic! You deserve more subscribers. 🤘

[@mudwiser1391]

I’ve watched this from start to finish at least one a week over the last year. Awesome playing Tom.

[@deepsky7206]

Your rendition of Eddie Van Halen solos was absolutely mind-blowing You captured his signature style and technique flawlessly. A true guitar virtuoso Cheers

[@TomShreds]

Thanks so much. Very kind words. Much appreciated 🙏 ☺

[@lezzeppelin2222]

Absolutely, he is 👍🙏

[@titustorkelsonmusic]

This is UNREAL!!! Fantastic job! I love hearing all the riffs back to back

[@RickStarrett]

We had VH play in our backyard party in 1974 before any of their own songs were made. They were the #1 backyard garage band in the San Gabriel Valley. It cost us $200 the first time when they played in El Monte Ca. and $300 the second time when the Party in the Desert was busted before it started. I saw them play right after they signed with their record label in 75 or 76 at the Golden West Ballroom in Norwalk Ca. It was a dance hall on Thursday nights for rock and roll and that Thursday night it was a concert that headlined UFO and Van Halen. They both played their first original songs off of their first LP's. It was beyond amazing to hear history being made and nobody knew it at that time. Van Halen definitely was far better than UFO that night, and as history has proven. I am commenting on the Panama video and it's just my opinion...Old fat grandpa lead man that can't sing with a talented tourist back-up band with too many players on stage. When did sweatpants become "Rock-Wear"? I was more than disappointed when I have seen way better cover bands playing at the NASCAR Races in Phoenix Az. Again...This is just my opinion. I have also given advice to a young Chayce Beckham who in the beginning of his songwriting career was into Reggae Music and wrote about what he knew about at the time...Booze, Broads and Blunts. I told his stepdad give him time, he is only writing about what he knows about now. As time went on he would win the American Idol Contest in season 19 in 2021. I hope everyone keeps on rocking and you can like or love whatever kind of music that floats your boat. River Rick out.

[@doncastonguay2222]

Men ! What a cover ! Great sound, great playing and most of all great feel of Eddie’s playing ! 👍

[@johnnywomack548]

The best EVH playing other than Ed himself. Amazing. Thank you!

[@marians6729]

Well done man. Emulating Eddies sounds and style is not so simple. I appreciate a lot 🤟🤟

[@MetaTaro]

Best cover of 'Jump' solo ive heard yet. The timing of that last bit is _almost always_ messed up in covers; subtle, but so obvious when it's wrong. Nicely done 👍

[@TomShreds]

Cheers mate! 🎸 😎

[@everydaystuffandthingsguy4554]

To be able to pick up a guitar and do what you do is a blessing from heaven above. Fantastic!

[@ericp2524]

Allllrighhht…ahhhh ah aha ahhhhhhhh!!! That was awesome 👏🏼 Your notes sounded more like live Ed than note for note covers and your transitions were so smooth and effortless. Well done. Thanks

[@firststep7750]

The most wicked EVH chops I've seen! I bought an EVH 'frankenstrat' after watching this.

[@TomShreds]

RESPECT 🫡 Great axe.

[@TheDanarone]

Love the on the fly drop D switch at 2:36. Smooth

[@dconleygtr]

That was amazing! I could listen to this all day! Thanks for the generosity of sharing the Helix preset and backing track as well!

[@SeanGTM]

Are we sure that Eddie isn't still alive and he's trolling us with this video? My god, the best covers I've ever seen. Thanks for adding, "Mean Street," a song I think gets overlooked too often. Your attention to every detail of EVH is perfection. Thanks for putting this together and keep it up.

[@matheusnascimentomelo6411]

AMAZING JOB! Very well done! I'm not familliar with all of Eddie's catalog, but certainly I felt like watching him playing in your play, because you replicate really well his signature swing! Keep on going!

[@philippewojciechowski5304]

Wouah ! Mais quel plaisir de te voir jouer comme Eddie !! Merci pour ce moment magique !

[@mattproctor4333]

Good heavens!!! That was INCREDIBLE!!!!

[@woodfireguitar]

WOW! That was some dedicated learn'n of all things Eddie. Any Sammy era has to include Finish What Ya Started, and Poundcake!

[@musicvideos1846]

Great job - now time for requests from us and some questions please. 1. What amp and what pedals did you use for this playing? 2. How did you learn these - by ear or by looking at tabs of the songs? 3. Please make a complete guitar tutorial on how to play the entire Eruption. A nice slow video so we can learn. 4. Can you make a nice, slow tutorial on how to play "I'm the One?" the rhythym and leads - all parts of song please. Much thanks - John

[@wisniconverte4864]

No words! I real celebration to Mr. Eddie!!!!!

[@timoloef]

I love this so much! Every now and then I meet someone who doesn't know his work.... I could use this to showcase the awesomeness of VH

[@kenigma4303]

I can tell this guy is a carpenter because he fucking nailed it!

[@BerrySwingslow]

OMG! Godlike!! If I ever wanted someone to teach me how to play the guitar it would be you... the best player I´ve ever seen.. what a technique, man! I´m stunned ..

[@TomShreds]

Wow, thanks!

[@chairboy]

The ultimate tribute.. absolutely banging 👏

[@Superjet113]

Chills! When you get the chills you know its really good! Big EVH fan, saw them in 84'! Superb playing, thank you Mr. Tom!

[@triggSerable]

First off, this has to be said and if it's the 10000th time, this is hands down the best i've ever heard anyone play eddies riffs, licks and solos. It's just the real thing, and i'm absolutely sure Eddie would be immensly proud that someone truly mastered his innovative style and can teach it to others. Brilliant. I am, other than that, at a loss of words. BUT, that tuning thing that you can downtune the e string with a pull of the saddle, is that standard in EVH guitars?? I could really use something like that.

[@TomShreds]

Thanks so much! Appreciate you taking the time to share your kind words. D-Tuna 😎 Standard on EVH guitars. Handy device. Only works on “decked” or blocked floyd roses, not on floating.

[@triggSerable]

@@TomShreds Very cool, thanks for the info! Makes sense that it only works in dive mode - i just looked the frankenstrat, what a nice guitar!

[@SilentKnight43]

I tend not to listen to Van Halen covers - but here I am listenin' to this for what - the 12th time. Incredible! Gobsmacked at how great this sounds - you nailed everything.

[@rastanz]

Yes! I agree with everyone here, FANTASTIC! Stoked you got Mean Street in there!

[@cchuvan]

Great transitions, awesome tone and an amazing show of dedication to not just play the licks but also capture so many of the nuances in Ed's playing. I found myself watching your picking hand just as much as the fretting hand, very nice work!

[@TomShreds]

Thanks so much! Appreciate such a detailed review! Cheers :)

[@jayboy6895]

Incredible. You absolutely pinned it maestro. I’ve subscribed to you for more great playing

[@jameslabs1]

Tears to my eyes with fond memories, and very inspiring. Thank you.

[@CoolVIguy]

Excellent! You totally have that Falling down the stairs and landing on your feet feel of EVH

[@starkey0417]

Pardon my French, but HOLY SH!T! That was absolutely INCREDIBLE!

[@TomShreds]

Thanks for watching! You are hereby pardoned 🤘

[@RMInt-qp8mq]

Beyond being incredibly creative and innovative, EVH had an incredible sense of rhythm and timing. If a guitar solo had to make the biggest statement in the shortest amount of time, it's hard to top the 'Beat it' solo. 'Push Comes To Shove' is also a fave.

[@fedup1480]

Absolutely amazing i just relived my youth, thank you !

[@randyjohnson5426]

It is amazing watching such a spot on tribute...imagine the genius of Ed to be able to create all of this before this stuff had ever been heard. We have youtube...ed had his genius to create a style and tone that changed rock and roll guitar and inspired countless millions into playing guitar.

[@TomShreds]

Cheers Randy. Totally agree. Right up there next to or on top of Hendrix I reckon. Visionary.

[@MrPaulgilbertisgod]

Awesome feel and vibrato !!

[@Sam_idim]

Mindblowing, as always

[@Rk-iv4we]

Your Medley made me speechless!! Unbelievable. Greetz from GER

[@TomShreds]

Cheers mate 😎🎸🤘

[@maidentexas7848]

Hell of a job!! Edward would be proud of ya Man!!!

[@mwworkman]

One of the best - if not the best - Beat It solo cover I've heard/seen.... tone.. skills.... awesome job.

[@rkb3573]

Wow. That was amazing. Fantastic sound.

[@TomShreds]

Thanks for watching 🤘

[@BK-uf6qr]

Nice tone and hitting the harmonic B Note on Panama!

[@sd4beatsmore]

Truly brilliant. I know the time factor that must have gone into this, it took me a week to get the jump solo down, that was 10yrs ago and sadly I have forgotten most of it. Again that was amazing in everyway. 🤟