Here's a lesson George Harrison's rhythm & fills parts plus Paul McCartney's fiery solo in "Taxman."
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@vicbertfartingclack45592 жыл бұрын
Although not discussed here, a big shout out for Paul’s bass part … which is beyond brilliant on this track. One of my all time fav Beatles songs. Also, I’ve heard many a guitarist on KZbin try to nail Paul’s solo - but Mike truly does it here, imo.
@WyrdNet2 жыл бұрын
A much-imitated lick, e.g. Herman's Hermits "Moonshine Man".
@ManchesterBlackSheep2 жыл бұрын
@@WyrdNet Start by the Jam.
@davelouis40042 жыл бұрын
As a huge Beatle fan and a guitarist, it’s great to see someone playing the songs accurately , most people think their music was so simple, not the case , their songs were recorded in the sixties with primitive gear , incredible writing! , Great job Mike !
@atomicrocker2 жыл бұрын
Primitive? The best sounding and most perfect studio equipment on the planet.
@zxccxz1642 жыл бұрын
@@atomicrocker compared to today where everything is done on computer
@MakatiMazz2 жыл бұрын
Most people people think their music is simple? Where did you get that idea? Anyone who knows basic music theory understands that they wrote sophisticated songs.
@jamesfetherston11902 жыл бұрын
@@atomicrocker Abbey Road’s equipment was not considered all that great at the time. The Beatles often expressed desire to record in the USA because US studios were far better equipped than the UK ones.
@davelouis40042 жыл бұрын
@@atomicrocker I agree , but all they had was guitars / drums and their talents, nothing like today !
@brent3760 Жыл бұрын
I dont know if we will ever see a group this talented make music together ever again. Simply the best ever!
@lewisgreen29579 ай бұрын
Odd thing was they were getting even better when they split! Incredible
@sb64822 жыл бұрын
Mike is the man for playing Beatle guitar. dont bother listening to anyone else
@majortom45432 жыл бұрын
There are many Mikes but only one Pachelli
@jerkerjansson3862 жыл бұрын
Yes, this is the best channel for Beatles guitar!
@swettyspaghtti2 жыл бұрын
Yeah it’s like he was there
@MarkSeibold2 жыл бұрын
Mike Pacelli also has the great passion For The Beatles behind the scenes. I always enjoy all of his great videos to analyze all of the Beatles tracks. I just bought Let It Be, the remastered CD today with the extra number two CD of outtakes, it's phenomenal. [I may go back to the record store after payday and buy one of the new vinyl copies also, because I have several turntables in perfect condition from the early 1970s when I bought them, and old stereos to easily listen to this.] The outtake CD sounds like you're sitting there in the studio live with them playing right in front of you, every little nuance and slight mistakes and breathing and speaking in between the numbers, the false starts, and the random talk. It would be cool to see Mike actually imitate some of these in between the lines random talk and string a few of those numbers together that he's analyzed the past Beatles tracks. I haven't listened to the entire new one here he does on Taxman, but I'm sure he's going to report on the lead guitar piece that was chosen for the track which Paul McCartney does, as this is unusual that on George's few numbers George did not play the lead guitar on this track for the original release. I wonder if we will ever hear an early take of that track with George playing the original lead on Taxman.
@rhllnm2 жыл бұрын
And the backstory is always interesting.
@fretkillrlives2 жыл бұрын
As always, a great presentation of how the Beatles played their songs plus the record date history, equipment used, and a terrific multi-cam / multi-track by Mike.
@jamesdrynan2 жыл бұрын
I was fifteen when " Revolver " was released in Canada. It's hard to imagine now what we all thought of this new direction the Beatles were taking. Following " Taxman, " my first exposure to hearing " Eleanor Rigby " was WTF !! And finishing the album with " Tomorrow never Knows " was mind- blowing. What a Band!
@tefenstrat2 жыл бұрын
James - I really enjoyed your comments ! and I guess memories right! Thanks ! :-) I was around 8 or 9 years old but I was already a huge fan :-)
@abelluislizaso2757 Жыл бұрын
I Was 13/14 at the time I first I heard this song and it was mesmerizing ,now that I can understand and play it,it still is !!! I guess its. the magic of art , to make something huge out of simple things😂Matisse the Greta painter said that real genius was to come up with something obvious, like it had ,always been there like a proverb
@miltonnespatti Жыл бұрын
Taxman is the best Beatles song on the best Beatles album. Paul's solo is the best of the best, ever!
@josephlaginestra13332 жыл бұрын
Thank you Mike for the show. Absolutely brilliant cover of “Taxman”. I’ve been a Beatles fan for 50 years and never heard anyone nail the Beatles as half as good as you. Thanks a lot, all my lovin’ dude.
@patpatpat19692 жыл бұрын
Thank you Mike. You are KZbin's best Beatles music historian and teacher.
@CambridgeEducatedMan11 ай бұрын
Mike, you are a Maestro... And precisely nothing less!!!
@andrewpappas93112 жыл бұрын
One of my favourite Harrison songs, definitely a great song to jam on and McCartney’s solo was definitely insane for the time and I always thought George recorded it
@zxccxz1642 жыл бұрын
so paul drove the bass, the guitar solo and john co wrote the song.....hmmmmm intersting....i hope george thanked his mates
@Berniewahlbrinck2 жыл бұрын
@@zxccxz164 I actually wonder whether he was a wee bit frustrated ...
@mikethebloodthirsty2 жыл бұрын
@@Berniewahlbrinck yes he was... He felt Paul stepped on his toes a lot. You can see the tension in the let it be sessions. But yunno, Paul and John were geniuses... Must've been tough. But he always got at least two songs on a lot of the album's... Hell I've been in bands were singers won't even let you get one on!!!!. I think they were quite generous with Harrison later on... As frustrating as it was for him. And he truly bloomed as a writer.
@nanoffyourbesyness95772 жыл бұрын
I remember him complaining at one time that he was always the one burdened with coming up with the solos ! So it could go both ways ! Him being happy Paul did the solo so he didn't have to or not. But I think he did not care about that kind of stuff (ego) he wanted the help from the others and often asked for it, pretty sure he was glad he got it.
@TheShadman472 жыл бұрын
That solo of Paul's: wow! I bought that album when it was released and it's still one of The Beatles' best.
@snowfiresunwind2 жыл бұрын
It is their best IMHO - way ahead for it's time and still sounds contemporary today
@rickreed1232 жыл бұрын
Love the bass line in this song.
@romysan1 Жыл бұрын
McCartney is a great musician. ....and singer. what a band !!!!
@ARWest-bp4yb2 жыл бұрын
My favorite George song, and a great solo by Paul!
@stewartsnape29362 жыл бұрын
Taxman has a catchy bass line in the opening bars, it’s amazing how mike knows all this info on how taxman recorded. And what the Beatles said etc
@tonyd73422 жыл бұрын
Imho, I think this is one of the most edgiest songs, especially for its time. George was so hell-bent on studying and playing the sitar while neglecting his guitar at this time, that it showed up in some of his work, good and bad. In his own words, he said the only time actually played the guitar for almost 4 years, was for the Beatles. Basically I think he meant, practice makes perfect. He had said that post Beatle and years after he had picked up his slide to perfect that amazing slide pitch. I think you are spot on about Paul listening to what George was after. The Indian motif shows in the walks
@moegsiensolomon6722 жыл бұрын
Been playing Beatle songs for years but Mike really picks it out so perfectly one learns all over again . GREAT JOB MIKE !!!!
@aarontimmins41612 жыл бұрын
1966 was the year The Beatles transcended into an entirely different entity
@sb64822 жыл бұрын
66-67 was when it all happened. they finished touring and were really happy, in the studio producing really their highest quality songs, especially John. then Brian died and that bag lady showed up and they all fell out
@archiet22052 жыл бұрын
@@sb6482 yep. ‘66 defo there best year in my opinion. Their look, sound everything
@gonzorhernando52652 жыл бұрын
Playing Taxman before was excruciating for me as a Beatle fan …until now! You are the man, Mike!!! Thank you so much for this lesson. Watching and listening to your very detailed instructions and the history behind the song is pure awesomeness of your presentation. My jaw dropped on how you played that solo note for note! That is pure excellence of your virtuosity on any Beatle song!!! Keep up the great work, Mike! Thank you very much for making it easier for us as much more for me.
@lewisgreen29572 жыл бұрын
You are a very talented musician - great lesson..😊
@tb9489 Жыл бұрын
I think the bass line drives this song through the roof, love it!
@stanley88692 жыл бұрын
Amazing! Finally we learn how 'Taxman' is played. Bravo Mike. I love the performance at the end - I suspect you are having more fun than the Beatles as they would have been under pressure to produce hits and stay on top of their game. With the passing of time we are missing how edgy it was for the land's leading rock/pop group to mock the PM and Leader of the Opposition.
@NateWard3942 жыл бұрын
Probably my favorite song from Revolver! Another great one by George! Thanks Mike! Love your lessons!
@shadshowadradna2 жыл бұрын
In his commentary on the McCartney Years DVD, Paul says that he played Paperback Writer and the Taxman solo on the Epiphone guitar seen in the No Other Baby video.
@samanello33822 жыл бұрын
Love watching Mikes videos and i dont even play guitar. Hes the best.
@dancartoni2 жыл бұрын
Maybe you should start ???
@hippiehopper2 жыл бұрын
Thanks, Mike. Great! Back in the days we tried to cover it and I just could not figure out the solo, damn, even it does not sound that difficult. Now you did it in your classy way. Thanks for the information around it, too. Revolver is my favorite album and I am glad I had the chance to meet Klaus Voorman and play tennis with him!. Greetings from Berlin!
@jonjeffries32652 жыл бұрын
The McCartney magic.. 🪄
@gioknows2 жыл бұрын
One of my all time fav Beatles songs. Thanks for this, brilliant. Cheers from Ottawa, Canada.
@yodajazzcat2 жыл бұрын
Coming from a life-long Beatles student/fan I will simply say, "Excellent job!"
@fasteddie41452 жыл бұрын
on my 5th Birthday (Aug 66) my father brought home the just released Revolver album. My parents were very young and didn't have much cash with 4 kids. Instead of buying a TV, we had a decent stereo. A wise investment IMHO. I can still remember the 1...2...3...4 opening line to Taxman......It blew me away and still does.....I was a Beatles fan for life....
@specialagent4002 жыл бұрын
You're digging into my all time favorite album, Mike
@seamushhi3 ай бұрын
. . .. . Mike ;;;; ;. . ' You have EMbeLLished my Life BEYOND Measure . . . Thanks for your consistent Tribute to Ringo ; We share a Birthday and Left Handed !!! ; ;; ; peace ; ? always /. Every Way Jimmy.
@hmcdonnell232 жыл бұрын
Refreshing to see this breakdown of my favorite band growing up in the 60s. A lot of today's music is recorded in artists' homes using sophisticated software which does save expensive studio time, but it's not the same. Nice job, Mike.
@theHAL90002 жыл бұрын
Listening to The Beatles has been a long joyful exercise of ever increasing appreciation and respect for both the individual and the collective brilliance and ingenuity that shows up in their songs. Great video!
@JValek2 жыл бұрын
By far one of my favorite channels! Good stuff. Thank you.
@orlandohenriquecarvalho61032 жыл бұрын
Watching your guitar lessons with a focus on Beatles songs is like chatting with friends! Grateful!!🇧🇷
@vietnamcatfish3 ай бұрын
Wow! You rocked! Great rendition at the end! The song rocks! Enjoy your videos! This is one of your best!
@MPfrance3 ай бұрын
Thanks so much!!
@nevada1502 жыл бұрын
Brilliant analysis as usual Mike. I’m 81 and never stopped loving the Beatles music. Keith
@tonyroma75992 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much Mike. It really means a lot to me and I’m sure others how break down the Beatles song’s for us. Another mystery Beatles song has been solved. Just awesome.
@danmcmahon85662 жыл бұрын
Wow. Brilliant and wonderful. What a pleasure to behold. You nailed the chords and the solo. I can't say enough. Thanks, Mike.
@davidgreene96852 жыл бұрын
unbelievable! Mike is my favorite song analyst - so great; such great stories, and sounds - thank you Mike for doing these
@R3TR0R4V32 жыл бұрын
Man, that was awesome! Great job, as usual, explaining all the parts and intricacies. The sound-alike was spot on. ✌️😎✌️
@jacksmith97882 жыл бұрын
Your synching of all the different tracts is extraordinary. I enjoy the back stores too.
@dananthony62582 жыл бұрын
How can they make such simple songs so amazing. What simple chords but the timing is so original. Great video .
@dodojack10452 жыл бұрын
Thanks Mike for adding so much to our enjoyment of this music. Just wonderful.
@plweis72032 жыл бұрын
You are truly a master of your art Mike. I absolutely LOVE your videos
@stephenhyder4659 Жыл бұрын
Thank you very much. When we played this song back in the Sixties that main chord, our lead player played D7+9. Back then, of course, we had no online tutors. This generation has it great!
@truthstillmatters592 жыл бұрын
Putting it all together as a play along was a fantastic cover of the song!!!!! Best I've ever heard outside the Beatles.
@davidharris23852 жыл бұрын
I've enjoyed all your lessons on 'The Beatles' songs alot, but this one was killer good! Out- of- the- box great ! especially your interpretayion of all the parts, when you play through the song at the end. Thanks, Mike,you are a joy to watch.
@jeanmenard30602 жыл бұрын
This is simply fantastic ! Bravo Pachelli ! 👍❤
@sapelesteve2 жыл бұрын
That was totally awesome Mike! Yet another classic Beatles song that you nailed right down to the last note! Just incredible! Hope that you are doing well & staying safe over there. 😉😉👍👍
@MPfrance2 жыл бұрын
Saeple - thanks and yeah, I'm doin' fine & dandy.
@tomcaron91132 жыл бұрын
Thanks Mike! Love finally getting these tunes right! Back stories are so much fun to hear!
@geo.cgeier34352 жыл бұрын
Wow that was awesome! Much enjoyed! Love the back story for sure! You are a one Beatle Band! Thanx Mike!
@marksimpson23212 жыл бұрын
Insanely good to watch these ! Ty Mike!
@judwatkins94782 жыл бұрын
Wow, Mike! Your analysis is absolutely the best! Scholarly and yet helpful in understanding what the Beatles actually created. I think your work helps us mortals appreciate the Beatles even more than during their touring years.
@johnboyle2747 Жыл бұрын
Absolutely brilliant my friend your a genius
@satautenyo2 жыл бұрын
As always... great pleasure to see and learn step by step the pure Beatles MAGIC! Thanks again Mike! grrrreeeat job!
@MPfrance2 жыл бұрын
Rock on!
@radducku2 жыл бұрын
Ha ha Mr. Wilson...at long last this tut! Amazing and detailed as always.Thank you Mr. Pachelli Sir!
@kentinspacetime5378 Жыл бұрын
Great work! An underrated rock tune with a wake-up solo on the greatest album ever made. One of my all time favorites.
@lauroricher512 жыл бұрын
Merci, Mike! Plus 55 years young and this song still sounds fresh.
@charlieb60012 жыл бұрын
Terrific tutorial with a fascinating and engaging analysis. Thankyou, Mike.
@Deliquescentinsight2 жыл бұрын
A diligent, respectful analysis, you have the essential details perfectly.
@mrcarloselche2482 жыл бұрын
My god you nailed it. And the solo, just awesome.
@57RickH2 жыл бұрын
Great video tutorial 👍🏻. Breaking this classic down as you did just illustrates how innovative and ahead of everyone else they were at that time. Paul’s bass work on that track was totally integral to the sound of the recording as well.
@MPfrance2 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it!
@GordonCampbell19513 ай бұрын
Thank you Mike . That was truly excellent ..
@imannonymous77072 жыл бұрын
I really do admire your dedication to the otiginal recordings . Always loved the bass line to this one . And the overall groove. And you nail it mike. As always
You make it sound and look so easy, which is not untrue, bloody brilliant Mike.
@andrewbell27122 жыл бұрын
Fabulous job playing the Harrison six chord rhythm, the McCartney solo, and singing the biting Harrison/Lennon lyrics, Mike. That was awesome!!! Thank you. Anybody gotta bit o money anybody gotta bit o money anybody gotta bit o money?
@simonmarsh75292 жыл бұрын
Sensational lesson Mike. And a brilliant soundalike. Sounds to me like George got his fills from Paul’s bass too. Amazing solo - thanks for explaining so clearly. Onto my epiphone casino this afternoon to learn it. Cheers Simon
@66ebutu2 жыл бұрын
How wrong to assume it was Harrison playing that solo. Thanks for your gems of information and to play and explain such magnificent song from a fabulous album. Your videos are the most entertaining videos of Beatles songs that I've listened to.
@airtimedesign2 жыл бұрын
Great job Mike. I always enjoy your detailed dive into the nuts and bolts of The Beatles parts and how they all work together. You have a wonderful knack at making it look so easy. I thought I knew every part on every Beatles tune but I keep coming back to your vids and learning something new. Thanks for all work my friend!
@MPfrance2 жыл бұрын
Brooks - thanks! I appreciate the kudos.
@stephenbowe40742 жыл бұрын
Thank You Mike for all that you do, Very informative and just good information.
@gregmullins6927 Жыл бұрын
Thanks Mike,that was detailed and easy to follow,excellent work.
@daveshaw7953 Жыл бұрын
Wow thanks for making these videos. You look like you’re having so much fun Mike.
@queenhenryviii2 жыл бұрын
Dude, this is by far the best explanation/breakdown of the emphamis "Taxman" solo which has been taxing my patience (until now that is). Thank you!
@MPfrance2 жыл бұрын
Glad it helped!
@douglasdegraff8335 Жыл бұрын
They all stood out, but this one WOW! Always waited to hear what George had in store for us, even back then. Beatles Rule!
@joesilveira38715 ай бұрын
mike love all your lessons, your the man
@venderstrat2 жыл бұрын
Brilliant - as always. Thanks for this, Mike!
@MPfrance2 жыл бұрын
My pleasure!
@davidotness6199 Жыл бұрын
As one who grew up (teen years) when "I Want To Hold Your Hand" first hit, I got with learning drums first (Dave Clark Five big influence too,) and over the years went to guitar. You are doing a great and good thing here. Many thanks.
@bnighter2 жыл бұрын
lovev this song - will never get old.
@guitarandbeyondplus2 жыл бұрын
Great stuff Mike, bien fait !!! I love the fact that the volume is balanced with the music. Keep up the étonnant work.
@QBtracksandstuff2 жыл бұрын
My dad met The Beatles on his own after they played Southend on sea Odeon 😯. Yep I'm a Beatle nut. Fantastic channel Mike and once again a fantastic video. Thank you 👍😃
@MPfrance2 жыл бұрын
Very cool!
@frankcozin73222 ай бұрын
Great job as usual Mike!!
@walkerson9432 жыл бұрын
Well done as always, Mike!
@rager19692 жыл бұрын
1966 is one of my favorite years in rock. With this song and Paperback Writer, it would've been nice for you to also go over Paul' bass, since he was really starting to shine.
@leeturton92542 жыл бұрын
England won the world cup to..what a time to be alive 👌
@Berniewahlbrinck2 жыл бұрын
Jeez, man, you are some pro! Beautifully, clearly and humorously explained!
@mrkymrk992 жыл бұрын
This is one of my favorite Beatles songs!
@JRLNeal2 жыл бұрын
Ooow! Another home run by Mike. Many thanks.
@johncolletto89852 жыл бұрын
Fantastic Mike! Love it.
@ToddLorencUkuleleMusic2 жыл бұрын
Always incredible Mike! 🙏
@TheQakman2 жыл бұрын
Mike does a great job of relating some interesting history and accurate transcriptions.
@karlusarn2 жыл бұрын
Id really love a "devil in her heart" lesson keep it up! Im a teen that recently discovered beatles and learning guitar youre really big help thanks 😊
@swatibhuj Жыл бұрын
SPLENDIDLY SUPERB!
@MPfrance Жыл бұрын
Many thanks!
@beyblader2912 жыл бұрын
Brilliant as usual Mike🤙
@hawaiirealmedia5610 Жыл бұрын
You always do a great job. Loved this one.
@MPfrance Жыл бұрын
Hawaii - thanks - and yeah, it's a cool song!
@mdavidhuffman93512 жыл бұрын
First time on KZbin song being taught exactly how recorded. Glad to find ya.
@HappyMealBieber2 жыл бұрын
i cant beleive how difficult these songs are , . imagine having to think stuff like this up. just out of no where. im not a musician but i cant even imagine inventing these sounds
@tefenstrat2 жыл бұрын
As a guitarist who has been playing for 50 plus years - this was still a ton of fun for me. Also some fun facts I did not know before.....thanks ! :-)
@popgoesthe60s522 жыл бұрын
I love your approach, Mike. Your explanations are clear and not intimidating. Great channel!
@klmullins652 жыл бұрын
The solo in "Taxman" set the tone for the psychadelic guitar style that guitarists like Jorma Kaukonen of Jefferson Airplane were to popularize soon afterwards. Btw, I have a Fender Squier that's the exact same color as the Strat you're playing in this video. I bought it off a friend for a song because I loved the color!