Whitesnake - Still Of The Night (cover)

Don't have the tabs for this song
It was picked out by ear so it isn't spot on. I also put a few improvised solo bits at the end :)
Enjoy.

[@eddieberkeyheiser]

I’m 10 years late but man was that the most dirtiest, nastiest, grimiest, most beautiful thing I’ve ever heard.

[@afah6850]

relateble :(

[@mikkarastalsky853]

Same

[@Pokerface-tr1ds]

Agreed! This is one of these sassy 80s Riffs you simply cannot forget and makes you grab the guitar and play them. Same goes for Cryin' in the Rain.

[@isaacgarcia2617]

Me roo

[@jesusguerra1093]

same shit here, fucking badass tone.

[@Escapist9207]

After 12 years, still hands down: the best cover

[@Tylerbag]

Very kind, thank you 👍🏼

[@danielbateman2840]

13 yrs for me, and yeah this is killer and its how it was meant to be played, John Sykes was one up till Coverdale's ego shat forth the late 80s version

[@Dnrpres]

I agree 100. That was fire!!!

[@gilguzman8359]

This guy gets all the “5 T’s” when it comes to guitar: Tone Technique Timing Tuning Talent Bravo, Maestro!

[@GreatWhiteLionSnake]

Meh. Definitely not the tonality used. But he still does a nice interpretation of it and he tries to make it his own to a point. Which is nice

[@brians1793]

@@GreatWhiteLionSnake I personally love the type of chorus where it's very present but not that heavy if you know what I mean, but I haven't used it in ages so don't remember how you'd dial that specifically. His tone is better in Crying in the Rain than here. I think it's more compared to your average guitarist that probably lacks self-awareness of how bad their tone is lol, unless it's mostly intentionally and/or just not everyone's cup of tea like Pantera or Death. I'm 36 and pretty talented at guitar myself, comparable to this kind of talent, but around college I started to regret 2 years of grinding(4-6 hours even school nights and 8+ a day weekends) and I got to a point where I could play almost any Metallica solo, and could do the into to Trilogy Suite Op 5 on acoustic guitar(figuring mastering it on acoustic it'd be easier on electric) hitting ever not on time. But by college I realized I'd have to grind like that another few years just to get that 10% better, and be able to play more technical stuff Yngwie can play and wasn't sure I'd ever be able to. That, and playing at the talent show senior year, and how people at college would literally label me a 'musical genius' or see me like a guitar god, otherwise there was toxic envy, both made me really uncomfortable and both that and the kind of time I put into guitar made relating to people difficult. Also I was falling into the dreaded uncreative souless shredder trap hard, so I just decided to stop playing, ended up being around 16 years aside from a few times I tried getting back into regular practice for a few months. Around 30 I learned some of Still of the Night and the solo, took me 3 weeks just to memorize the solo, and after a few months I was maybe at half speed, it's crazy how difficult it is. But I think if I get back into it and stay consistent I could eventually do Crying in the Rain. After dropping out of college the first time(I was manipulated by family into it) I lived/worked on the family farm until 30 when we got rid of farm animals, now I work 2 other jobs and am saving up for my own house on family owned land so still living with them. But I was a functional closet alcoholic until 30, and at one point I ran out of money for vodka for 3 days, couldn't sleep a minute for 3 days and had to work all 3 days. I'm still crazy good at dealing with lack of sleep, I was only borderline having difficulty functioning the 3rd day. But I was JUST nodding off a minute before the alarm goes off the 3rd time, I got so mad I threw my alarm at the wall and punched my dresser a few times, ended up with a permanent right wrist injury where the outer part of the wrist joint is offset, more prone to carpal tunnel syndrome but IDK about arthritis. So I have to be careful not to overtrain and use finger weights and wrist splints on both hands at night to help prevent repetitive stress injury in general, but I think it'll mostly just slow progress, I'll have to lock my wrist and learn to play moving the whole forearm more and maybe blend that and wrist technique, but growing up I always used my wrist and developed the crap out of the wrist muscles, not even realizing that's not generally considered proper technique or even wise to do, my guitar teacher at college couldn't believe how I could play like that and was worried about it causing wrist injury lol, but I think as long as I'm careful and stick mostly to physical therapy to train the wrist I'm still good. I really need to save up for a proper great guitar and amp too, I'm thinking a Dean Zelinsky Tagliare Z-glide and a Boss Katana would be a great start, then eventually an all tube amp, maybe a Laney Ironheart which seems amazing both for metal but also a dirty blues sound, could be amazing for Whitesnake and Ratt. Then maybe a few Jackson Dinkies in natural oil with upgraded hardware just to get a few different sets of Bare Knuckle pickups in a great guitar for the money, love how the natural oil allows the body to breathe as it vibrates. Then an extended range multi-scale with some progessive rock/metal type pickup and I'd be pretty much set and build a home studio, will probably get a keyboard, bass, and electric drum set too as I've had piano lessons as a kid, I've always wanted a violin and know sax too so a nice sax would be really cool.

[@austingriffith8148]

@@GreatWhiteLionSnake must not have a musical ear lol

[@SeanGTM]

I'll give him 4 of 5 T's. His timing is rushed.

[@cymro6537]

I'd give a further 'T' : ' *Turbo charged* ' 🤘🔥

[@Jeremiah_Johnson139]

12 years late to this party, but man what a kickass cover! 'Still of the Night' and the hairband rock of the 80's was the anthem of my teenage coming of age years, and getting my first car. I remember blasting this song, Slaughter's Up All Night, Scorpion's Don't Stop At The Top, Def Leppard's Photograph, Van Halen's Dreams, Tora-Tora's Phantom Rider, and a plethora of others, driving to my first job, nightly. Damn... isn't it tragic that it isn't until you're "old" that you fully understand the meaning and wisdom of the saying "youth is wasted on the young".

[@Tylerbag]

That's very true, time does move so fast it's crazy. Thanks for the comment I really appreciate it! Glad you enjoyed it

[@Pokerface-tr1ds]

We all know how difficult Sykes' stuff is to play.. but Mr Tylerbag here delivered a FLAWLESS Execution. The Technique, Tone, Heart and Soul he put into this Performance... this is just Brilliant!

[@yopiff]

1:22 that harmonic you added is fire!

[@TheBoondoggler]

That lead right out of the break is one of the best things ever recorded

[@NAP-wj3oi]

That is a dirty dirty riff its rockin best guitarist Whitesnake ever had John Sykes you did him proud man.

[@xXAVENCLANXx]

NAP 1815 I mean they had Steve Vai... 👀

[@piarpeggio]

@@xXAVENCLANXx They did, but most of the memorable riffs were written by John Sykes. And it takes nothing away at all from Vai, he's one of the greatests in his own rights even without his works at Whitesnake.

[@stevemoore6349]

Damn fine job

[@Idontknowwhattosaybut]

Have you ever heard of lil wayne?

[@georgecharleston2597]

@@Idontknowwhattosaybut what?

[@katrinabraithwaite4174]

that solo at 320 is the best ever.. could listen to it over and over

[@swoody34]

I agree... I do almost every night lol

[@ilasclaudia]

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[@markwiggins6442]

For someone who grew up in the 80s and listen to the metal bands, like Whitesnake, I still listen to them, this is very, very good. Very good.

[@iLLFaction13]

They just don't make kick ass tunes like this anymore

[@cncdolphins]

No they don't.. Not even close!

[@jaymeU2]

So glad I grew up in this era!!!

[@johnponce8481]

I wish I could have grown up in this era

[@tomdavis3488]

iLLFaction13 no. They don't

[@dustin5459]

What the hell happened !? Music is garbage nowadays.

[@johnjackson5677]

I’ve heard many versions, many other guys trying to cover this solo. And none of them touch it not even close you nailed it rocked it.100%

[@Tylerbag]

Very kind, thank you 👍🏼

[@kimberlyholzerland4599]

That was bad ass!!! I'm a little late to the party, about 11 years, but that sounded spectacular! Hope you're still playing. Rip Tawny! 🙏

[@thebigbowler]

"It was picked out by ear so it isn't spot on. I also put a few improvised solo bits at the end :)" *Plays song fucking spot on* Your're one smooth criminal mate, top cover!

[@soulkiss31]

My goodness, this is one hell of a cover! 10/10!

[@clarksnowden4301]

respect badass cover!

[@tangoalfa1970]

Fantastic dude. You didn't miss anything. most people leave out a lot of parts on this song. Really good.

[@Syclone0044]

I've seen a lot of guitar covers on KZbin over the years, but this one really stays with me. Dude plays with so much flair and personality while doing total justice to the original too. I saw another cover of this song with 100K+ views but this completely puts it shame!

[@Tylerbag]

Thank you very much! Glad you enjoyed it

[@Tylerbag]

I don't play as much anymore no, every now and then I may record an idea but that's about it.

[@Choby94]

Tylerbag Why don't you play anymore?? You're awesome at guitar dude

[@Syclone0044]

I think this had way less than 100K views when I posted that 10 months ago. Now it has 223K! And a ton of new comments in the past 9 months. That makes me really happy to see you're getting the recognition you deserve for this magnificent cover, Tyler! 👍🏼🏆

[@eduardosantiago6999]

Tylerbag pass it on to your child , we need em

[@joey22306]

I keep watching this over and over. Can't get enough of it! epic work

[@gabrieljohannson6777]

True words John S.

[@ibcannonball]

Me too. This fuckin kid has the whole song mapped out perfectly.

[@andreww6479]

Badass Cover for sure.

[@scotthackney3477]

@@gabrieljohannson6777 7

[@denco12161986]

I would consider this the quintessential "guitar hero" song of the 80's, a decade which had a plethora of awesome guitarists. This cover does the original justice plus he expands and puts his own twist on it. Bravo!!!!

[@dtfreak]

There are like 1,000 videos of this and none reach this level of perfection. I had only listened 2 people playing this better... John Sykes and Doug Aldridge. Enough said. I'm amazed.

[@tstanly2471]

I heard And watched this10 years ago, it still sounds incredible. One of my favorite covers. You are the reason why I bought an Epiphone. Loved it so much, I got 4 more.

[@Tylerbag]

That's awesome!

[@dbcooper7477]

Holy crap. As a teen of the 80's and having seen WS twice in the 80's.....that was awesome brother.

[@biff1212]

Sweet ass cover! Love the zakk influence! Blends perfectly with Syke's style!

[@liamerick7262]

Zakk was influenced by Sykes actually

[@biff1212]

@@liamerick7262 I didn't know that but I can sure hear it

[@dudders___1684]

That solo part gets me every time. Loved the pinch harmonics

[@anonymousfinn2242]

I freaking love the part from 3:24-4:00... That riff is epic.

[@gustavomarques4097]

Anonymous Finn That's actually played by a Cello in the studio version. The adaptation sounded awesome though.

[@infxrnocryptical9739]

In the music video, they got a violin bow and used it with the guitar lol

[@davidcolmenero8901]

That solo was totally wicked! Great job. Great tone also

[@kolossalkok8776]

The tone is amazing, love the improv throughout the song, everything was spot on!👍

[@Kisshunter66]

Jesus!! Every time i see your video i cry tears of bloody happiness,and i have seen it hundreds of times!!!!

[@gtidrrrriver]

Dude that was bad ass ... tone was right on. John Sykes should be proud.

[@annihilatormegadeth]

Damn! You're so fucking good! It's the best Still of The Night's cover I've ever seen! I really enjoyed watching this video. Awesome job!

[@2JZUL8R14]

Dude, this no joke gave me chills! You're kick ass brother. Added this to my favs

[@xyz-g3w6b]

Great rendition of one of THE best rock songs written. An absolute pleasure to watch, again and again.

[@robaxl3088]

And yet another Whitesnake Still Of The Night guitar cover that I keep coming back to watch...so many things I like about this cover from the rig set up,the smoothness,the original improvised leads..you really nailed this cover man..great job 🤘😎🤘

[@Tylerbag]

Thanks!

[@toddalexander5517]

On a 100 scale, this brings in a solid 91 or 92. A VERY, VERY good cover. Great tone. All without a whammy. Certainly one of the best covers on KZbin. Nice job hombre.

[@tonyhammerstein9247]

That's one of my favorite rock songs. That's truly impressive that you played both parts on one guitar.

[@GuitarguyRichard56]

If you hear this and don't immediately want to run to your guitar and learn a few of these riffs, then you don't like rock n roll. Awesome tune. Awesome cover.

[@patrickwatkins3837]

dude you are sick best guitar cover I've seen of this song you nailed the tone perfect

[@amandaspicer3489]

One of my favorite songs!!!! He's so fun to watch!!!

[@acecoltoncook2112]

1:42 is my favorite part, it gives me chills..

[@jaketinsley1987]

My god you know the FretBoard inside and out. Def playing by ear because you chose the path of least resistance. Well done really impressive and inspiring !

[@sandimastodd]

Fuck,this dude kills everything he does......... Amazing,tone,style,improv,tech,talent,etc.

[@Tylerbag]

Thanks very much

[@user-Alex-e9d]

The coolest cover ever. Bravo...

[@alexrazorback3199]

Emgs,Les Paul,Chorus. Zakk wylde tone at its best ❤ You made "Still of the night" Great again brother.

[@wagnerbruno32]

Eu conheço esse vídeo há anos e sempre volto aqui para assistir. Excelente.

[@cncdolphins]

I've been watching a bunch of these cover videos.. Other guys are playing it differently than you, but yours sounds the way Sykes intended. Spot on, brother!

[@maloosecat123]

Great cover of one of the best 80's songs!

[@Theshape1972]

BAD ASS DUDE!!!!! WHITESNAKE'S GREATEST SONG..............THANKS SYKES FOR WRITING IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@kelhamla]

cleanest cover i have ever seen.just amazing dude.im jealous :D

[@Stanton02]

best cover I've probably ever seen

[@myonecent]

Jesus Christ man!! Coming from a drummer, I found this very inspiring. Love the extra stuff in the mid-section of the song. Keep it coming brutha!

[@natesteger4291]

The solo literally gives me goose bumps man, such a good cover

[@terryosser]

i cry everytime i listen to that solo!rock and fucking roll!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@algorhythm4593]

Best cover of this tune...PERIOD!!! Can't believe people are capable of such amazing things! BRAVO!!!

[@brainiestben]

10 years on, this STILL kicks ass!

[@tpvicious7853]

I seen it went he first put it out and I still come back to it 3 or 4 times a year

[@gabrieljohannson6777]

Got this tagged as a favorite. It's brilliant Tylerbag. Love the add on's you put in. Give's it more of a personal touch. The harmonics and mutations on the 6th string, aggressive palm muting 3:23-4:00 volume controls, all nice work. All epic. I keep watching this as I practice my effort. The key difference? Mine isn't KZbin worthy, yours Sir, yours is. Keep playing mate. Keep playing.

[@dobbyafreeelf3007]

Wow, I love it! Esp at 3:55 when it kind of goes from like staccato to smooth... Just like the album. And you looked like a kid! (or at least you did 5 years ago, lol) great job!

[@Tylerbag]

Yea I was 23 then, mad how time goes so fast...

[@dobbyafreeelf3007]

I hear ya on that! I don't even remember being 23, lol! But I read you don't play much anymore? Sniff. Why'd you give it up? (and by the way, my son's name is Tyler. 😆)

[@Tylerbag]

+Colette J The passion for it has just diminished over time. My time and energy is spent more on spiritual studies now. I still play now and then but not 8-9 hours a day like I used too haha

[@dobbyafreeelf3007]

Oh, I see. Spiritual studies are a good thing. 😊 wow, 8-9 hrs a day! That takes real commitment. You seem like a sweet, talented, and well rounded young guy. Best of luck in all you do, and thanks so much for sharing your music. 😃

[@dobbyafreeelf3007]

Oh, and if you get the urge...more whitesnake, Lol

[@Mash907]

One of the best ever! I'm gonna need a walk-thru sir!

[@akonitony2]

Anyone can play a song note-for-note, with enough practice. I like when a guitarist adds their own signature to a song. Excellent job, bro!

[@iancouch9688]

The sickest riff ever..played perfect by the man tbag..rock on rock on..

[@MookishofCali]

Excellent version!

[@zefolantar]

EPIC version of a classic tune!! Love it!!

[@FullmoonGarou]

John Sykes would be proud

[@jimlawless922]

Definitely got to hand it to him on the Guitar!! Great Version!! Thank You

[@jameyco]

That was Badass Bro!

[@fritzy2112]

Love the harmonics you"re throwing in there at the fifth fret. Nice playing!

[@Lord_Xela]

dude you need to teach me your version of the solo, that was awsome

[@brettriggin3777]

Dude you have the longest fingers ever. Perfect. 😊

[@Tylerbag]

Why thank you 😆

[@davidgrubbs2843]

That tone is ridiculous

[@HardRockHeavyMetal]

Wow, what a great talent you have, congratulations, I love your personal notes additions, keep up the good work

[@stoicscorpio3838]

Out. Fucking. STANDING!!! Liked, no LOVED the little touches of Zakk in the fills there. This is like bastard lovechild of John Sykes and Zakk Wylde, which is to say it's fucking AWEsome!!! \m/ :D \m/

[@kenlowman1167]

OH... MY... GOD!!! You should be on stage with Whitesnake! Let Reb go back to Winger full time! That was THE BEST COVER of this song I have ever heard! Well done!

[@joshgobrecht5865]

This dude can rip man. I was just playing this song an wanted to see what I might be missing an he showed me that I still suck lol

[@yelrah5352]

Damn I was waiting for the power chords at the end. Well played friend great cover 👍🤘👍🤘👍

[@natevangelder6601]

what distortion pedal did you use on this video? love whitesnake awesome cover

[@robibm2003]

Whether this was note perfect or not is immaterial to me. This balls out rocked!

[@ChadBedwell]

Adding this Fucker to my Bands Song list.. You Nailed it Brother!

[@ChadBedwell]

Well when we Play I will let you know Trish because we will be playing this one and I remember you by: Skid Row and so many other Great Songs! I Live in Anniston,AL. and I'm sure we will be playing some Bars and Clubs around here to get back Rolling! But I will Def. let you know when our First Gig is for sure...and all other Gigs we will be playing so if you would like you could Take a little Vacation and come see us..Would love to have ya at a Show you would Def. enjoy it for sure!!!!!!!!!!

[@Somewhere-in]

Some of the coolest chords ever used on a rock track. Good job.

[@stingerouch4788]

Prob don't read all the post, but I had to create an account to say my peace. It's a shame (your fans here on this sight) won't get anymore of downloads. I grew up in the time all this music was created. Your talent is beyond compare, watching your videos, I've been entranced and in amazement for the last few hours. Searching for a word that exemplifies what I think about your playing abilities, and I cant. Wow, amazed, dumfounded, blown away, just doesn't cover it. I got on you-tube to research some info regarding my new dirt bike, and well, I've been watching your vids. I haven't read anything regarding your training, or practice habits, and only minor quips about your equipment. Not certain if you consider yourself a technical, or feel type of artist. I suppose I relegate myself to watching re-runs of your masterful covers. In a selfish way, I feel almost cheated. Good luck & have fun on your journey. & thanks for sharing what you have thus far.

[@stingerouch4788]

How about my New Avatar pic (my new toy), how's that for inspiring others, lol. Now, how do I get it to play through my computer? lmao.

[@77wurzel]

Tylerbag Really sorry to read you've lost the inspiration to keep playing, I for one miss your playing, as you say, there may be other "technically" better players on here but technique don't mean shit without feel, which you have in spades, I have a damn fine guitarist friend who used to live here in Weymouth whose interest wained but has now continued, hopefully it will to you, heres hoping, all the best........by the way check out my friend on here...Jon Storey. Good luck for the future

[@SlapChop1000]

I forgot to mention those swells u do....Sykes would be proud. As a guitarist myself ( not nearly as talented as you) I gotta say it’s the best cover of this song that I have ever heard. Truly amazing and I will be back to watch this cover over and over again.

[@Tylerbag]

Too kind, thanks very much 👍🏼

[@brianw.6718]

I love those EMG pickups in a Gibson. The stock pickups in mine suck so bad. How did you wire them with the battery?

[@Tylerbag]

I don't know as my Dad done it for me so I'm not sure the correct way of wiring it.

[@dkaloupis75]

Tylerbag why dont you ask him to tell us how?

[@spchaledonnj68]

Man, this is fantastic playing Tylerbag!. That Epi sounds fantastic, this is a great video great guitar playing! I love the ad-lib end solo's at the end!

[@ege5804]

Liked and subbed . That was fucking sick

[@hemisk1378]

honestly the best cover on youtube!!!from one musician to another friend great great job,love whitesnake

[@001spikes]

i sure hope my neighbours like this song :o

[@Mateus97br]

I still hoping lol

[@cesarherediarockbyker6088]

Wowww asombro como suena esa guitarra Les Paul con pastillas EMG TE QUEDO BIEN MAMALONA LA ROLA 🤘🏻😈 eso es sacarle jugo a la guitarra y más con este tema de Whistesnake que es uno de mis favoritos Still Of The Night ....

[@ToleroCH]

Hey Tyler, what Kind of strings you have on this Baby? Or have you simply fingers of steel, to bend the highest string to the middle of the neck like nothing? I have Major Problems to do things like that....

[@ToleroCH]

Wow, really? Not the thinnest you can get, so you have fingers of steel! Good to know, thank you.

[@Syclone0044]

ToleroCH I don't play guitar but I saw that too and didn't know the right words. Yeah man that's insane how he bends the strings crazy far like its nothing!! I remember thinking to myself "Wow can you really bend guitar strings that easily? I never knew that." LOL

[@ToleroCH]

Syclone0044 Yeah, it looks so easy, but if you ever try, you cut your fingers to blood. I guess i was reading, that he did practicing seven houers a day for a while. So with that training it should be possible to do that. He is a absolute Pro in my eyes, didn't understand why there are 20 dislikes at the time.....maybe some jealous and despair guitar players...?

[@bo2guy14]

I don't want to try and bend my strings that far because I'm afraid of breaking them xD idk why, I just don't like that feeling of bending them and they break and I get cut xD especially the High E

[@uncle-epicurus]

Jesus! Just flashed back to the eighties, Man! You played all parts pretty well, dude!

[@AgnosticSpaceCreature]

I'm off to buy a electric guitar, brb

[@dbcooper7477]

Totally killed it. Great job. Loved the bridge.

[@canjrs]

31 peeps have no taste in good music!

[@bretnasty8990]

32

[@gabrieljohannson6777]

33 dead shits as of today 8/19.

[@UTarcher72]

Pretty much epic! Every time i watch it. It inspires me to pick up my guitar and learn it. Thank you!

[@nicko7238]

its funny how he "plays" on the neck pickup but using the bridge volume knob...hmmm epic

[@Tylerbag]

Nick Pap The up position is the bridge pickup, I switched it to be like EVH setup. It felt better for me to hit the selector downwards for the neck pickup.

[@AnnikaLaurenCassidy56]

Jaw dropping! One of my favorite songs of all time! 5:24-5:45--I've *always* wanted to see up close how those sounds were made! It literally sounds like the cords are being stretched there, you know what I mean?? Such a sexy and intense sound. How awesome to see it played! Well done, dude. I hope you are getting paid a lot of money somewhere to be able to play like this, lol. Just incredible. 🎉

[@Tylerbag]

@@AnnikaLaurenCassidy56 Thank you! Unfortunately not earning a penny, would be nice though haha

[@terryosser]

that solo still blows me away!

[@jasongallagher7840]

Absolutely phenomenal!!!!! That's how you do it!!!!

[@iio58]

This is superb. Love it. Was 10 years old when I bought 1987 on vinyl, in 1987. Nice nostalgia throwback for sure :)

[@kellyj2358]

I been playing for 30 years now. And that was very impressive, well done.

[@thomasguerra6810]

Great tone, it's spot on. Most people fuck up the pinch harmonic part in the intro but you nailed it. Good shit.

[@owlperchedsilo3745]

best version on youtube, tone, sound is perfect.

[@brendoncarmo2303]

I love to sit, take a coffe, and watch your videos! You really know how to play with feeling mate. Hugs from Brasil

[@Tylerbag]

Brendon Carmo Thanks very much! Glad you still enjoy the vids

[@jeffreygarfield3360]

1 of the best covers on the net.love it..where I come to hear this song