Under the Bridge - Red Hot Chili Peppers (acoustic cover)

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Written and recorded by the Red Hot Chili Peppers. Released in 1991 on their album Blood Sugar Sex Magick.
This song gets requested a lot during my livestreams so I thought I'd post a proper version on my channel. I hope you enjoy!
EQUIPMENT:
Stonebridge (Furch) OM32SM
Steel Strings: Elixir Bronze .012 - .053
Pick: Dunlop Tortex (.88m) Green
Audio Setup Chain:
Guitar and Vocal - AKG c451b Mic and APEX 460 Mic - PRO MPA II - Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 - 2019 iMac - Logic Pro X -- Soundflower - OBS - KZbin
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#UnderTheBridge #RedHotChiliPeppers #AcousticCover

[@coreyheuvel]

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[@MyStudio-io3so]

You seem like a spiritual guy. What's that picture you got in the background? Are you Hindu? if so you are a man of many deep thoughts. And music is a way of you to express those thoughts. I am Christian but I do respect the teachings of Hindus. They get some real deep concepts.

[@jordanedwards4903]

Especially while hitting all the hammer ons

[@TheModfather66]

I clicked on this video thinking "I can play this" about 8 seconds in, I realised that I could not play this and you are a musical fucking wizard, absolute phenomenal job, good sir!

[@alliehof1469]

😂😂😂🎉❤

[@dogswithchips2397]

Bruh just practice, you CAN play this

[@topann97]

@@dogswithchips2397yeah that’s where I’m at just watching all his vids trying to figure what I can by ear. It’s a slow process lol..

[@PoMa..u3BuHu]

just play two frets lower and everything goes easily with C)

[@Negative_Germ]

Put a capo on the 2nd fret

[@orcosguitarstuff]

I find this song very difficult to play and sing at the same time. You nailed it! 👍

[@ggthewhale]

Like every song with contrapuntal rhythms vs the vocals, it's all muscle memory and practice

[@thisis_ryan]

I find it hard to just play it let alone sing!

[@davidryan7386]

You have to practice vocals and gtr separate then combine. ❤ Corey is a master obviously. I been playing since the late 70s but it will take me a yearnand good day to play this well. ❤

[@NikhillRao27]

especially the chorus, impossible to get the rhythm right

[@glaciuski1619]

The chorus is particularly hard to play and sing at the same time by one person, since the tempo is different.

[@georgegeorg5379]

i dont think a lot people understand how difficult it is to play and sing at the same time especially a song like under the bridge..much respect for you Corey, you nailed it

[@NewDave94]

what a performance, absolutely unmatched. I want to see another person on this planet playing and sining this very technical masterpiece like this

[@R3LF13]

Man, ive been listening to RHCP for over 30 years but its been a long time since i really sat and considered the lyrics to this song. Absolutely amazing rendition 👏👏

[@WildChuco]

Well it’s about bill the original guitarist. John took Inspiration from his favourite licks and made this masterpiece almost from just his guitar. Pretty good story I’m sure you can find it somewhere if you’re interested.

[@mikesullivane30]

Absolutely stunning performance I agree. And yes hearing this song through him really makes me sit and think about it. Quite moving actually. Really brought new life into such a great song for me.

[@NickPierro]

Really, really well done. Intro is deceptively simple, and actually really hard to play without a capo. And the verses are hard to play by themselves, let alone while doing a killer vocal performance like this. Bravo, Corey!

[@f.a.grieger9587]

Corey -- you're truly a master. You've got soul, and that bit of magic that distinguishes you as more than a musician and singer -- you're an artist.

[@PAPATV123]

This song got me through when I was fighting for my life. I want to take the time to say He put the time in what an Impressive achievement I've been playing for years and this is almost Impossible to do he's amazing most people will never understand the time and effort it takes to play something like this we need more people like you !!👏

[@Winterstick549]

Glad you won that battle. I know it's never completely over, but you can do it.

[@user-jc8pi7zq7r]

I am Japanese and I fell in love with your UNDER THE BRIDGE. I recently bought a guitar, so I will try my best to play and sing in a way that will fascinate people like you. Thank you!

[@tystroud4155]

Dude holy shit. The things your fingers are doing and your voice is just so calm and steady and beautiful

[@mtknoel3439]

bro that gotta be the best cover ive ever seen of this song

[@chadgrabner4136]

This one ppl have been requesting for awhile. Beautiful instrumentation, re-creation and the voice captures the meaning of the song. Thanks!

[@Fromthewithin]

Haha. It is really nice to see my favorite KZbinr covering my favorite song of all time. I actually wanted a tutorial for that one since I heard it on a live stream but I was too shy to ask and so what I did instead was basically I took a live stream performance and reduce the speed to 0,75 to see the chords and patterns. I am really grateful for all the content you are creating lately Corey. I'm gonna enjoy my long-awaited tutorial now. Cheers.

[@FruitByTheFootOrGushers]

Holy Shit Son, That’s the best guitar playing i’ve seen in a while

[@ted9876]

I am in awe. Fantastic playing. Can’t believe you sang it as well. Outstanding talent and your hard work shows. Woah.

[@jacob8577]

Easily one of the best guitar players I’ve ever heard. I’ve watched all of your videos and you’re just so clean. You have such a great touch. I can’t believe you’re not famous.

[@eliasryanmusic]

This is my favorite chili peppers song and you did it justice!

[@ricardosaadgr]

Beautiful display of the magic that comes from combining talent and the hard work to unlock it. And it’s not just the lovely/ awesome playing, but what about the singing? Splendid.

[@evangillespiemusic8805]

This is a phenomenal performance, I don’t think people realise how difficult this song is to play , let alone sing . Well done brother , John would approve I’m sure.

[@nikkipepper3646]

Clicked on this video thinking about how I've started to learn this song and... wow... it's gonna take a few years if I want to play this as perfectly and beautifully as you.

[@THEphObia]

I've been watching your channel nearly 10 years. And man.. I just stumbled across that song once again and here you are - With THAT song. Guess who's going to start learning the song on a guitar now ..

[@antoinedaste3144]

Insane talent, playing both guitars on the intro, especially on the pinkie slide part, and then the whole song on an acoustic while singing : Beautiful.

[@kipfits2012]

One of the most masterful guitar / singing videos I’ve seen! Stunning

[@Chance-ry1hq]

I have stumbled across several of your videos over the years, and I am always touched by your music. Thank you for sharing your gift.

[@ArtCarFunky]

I gave this a like before you even started playing because I knew it would be awesome. Nailed it again Corey! 👏👏😎👍👍

[@Jmarshall-kj4hc]

Me too!

[@GuyCovington]

I always wait to hit the like after watching it fully just in case there is some algorithm they use, lol.

[@NDahlonline]

that's cheating but i am not going to tell anyone :P

[@bluehouse41]

The amount of soul this man has is out of this world! Brilliant performance!

[@chaysamaratunga6918]

What a gem of a cover

[@Crazy_Dave]

Blown away, beautiful performance.

[@Velt444]

Anyone who truly appreciates music, knows how insanely good this cover is. Best cover of the song I have heard.. voice and a guitar alone 🤝🏾🤝🏾

[@namkhawangyal4514]

I’m surely gonna learn this song on Guitar,played wonderfully 🎉

[@immokid]

Randomly found your cover. Perfect cover dude. I wouldn’t change anything about it.

[@JuanCastillo-nx3oi]

There is not a cover he does that’s bad. Always makes great quality cover 💯

[@martinandkatybentley-gibbo5137]

First time in a LONG time I have actually been entertained by someone on KZbin...well done mate

[@ThodwrisMylonides]

I was watching your “No One Knows cover for the 100th time and I thought about requesting Under The Bridge, I’ve been playing it a lot lately and I thought you would nail it. And then you went and made this cover, you even got the second guitar notes on the intro. I’m just grateful to have found you, you are an amazing artist and a true inspiration. Watching people like you inspires me to keep practicing and keep believing that becoming a good musician is possible. I just wish you to be healthy and inspired to keep doing what you’re doing! 🙏

[@gid-vicious]

This song was a gateway for me into so much music! Nice throwback, well done!

[@CallMeBigWorm]

Absolutely amazing performance! The chills down my spine are still tingling... so chilling and haunting yet so soft and ambient.. freaking awesome Corey!

[@pearcebernstone9659]

By far the best acoustic guitarist I’ve heard on KZbin. Keep it up man I love your videos. Also, what guitar are you using here, I really like it

[@franklinvalderajr8396]

One of my favorite songs on guitar. This is already incredibly difficult on guitar... let alone your excellent vocals. You're truly an inspiration and an outstanding musician.

[@StarvinMarvan]

Been watching you for years dude. You've taught and inspired me to continue my guitar journey. Keep it rolling, cheers from louisiana!!

[@ElfSixDave]

This was just shared on the Corey Heuvel Fan Forum, not sure why it took so long, but better late than never. Great job Corey.

[@kohno214]

Your performances always makes me smile. Well done. Thanks.

[@thomasg4925]

Danke!

[@thomasg4925]

Made me want to Play Guitar again. Thanks a lot for your Video

[@JonatanSHOW1]

You're singing is so fucking good it's actually elite

[@XPUNKFoCuS]

Best cover I’ve ever heard. You got talent man. 💯💪

[@saysizzle]

That was damn good! Singing and playing those licks and keeping the timing of the song is a very difficult thing to do. Great job!

[@studlynesss]

This is an incredibly well done cover of the song.

[@tianjohan4633]

Another great one. Keep sharing. You got both pipes and chops and do fantastic acoustic covers.

[@RahulSharma-bu8lw]

This guy always plays the perfect notes on each cover. Brilliant artist

[@blzertpd352]

Beautiful Voice. The picture of Saraswati in the background is a nice touch too.

[@johnrandle755]

This is just on another level. Loved every note.

[@DARRENHUMPHREYS-qg3ei]

I agree with Modfather...everytime l watch you,,l am blown away.. I love watching you when l finish playing...for inspiration. Absolutely Brilliant

[@otavio7057]

Congratulations, you always choose the best songs. Hug from Brazil

[@Spencie_C]

Man, fkn awesome! This one enters and leaves my repertoire, because I can't get it perfect. This was perfect.

[@robertflynn9129]

Sustained excellence from this artist - and great vocals, too!

[@singerstarac]

Great guitar playing and voice! Well done! Keep rockin'

[@gabegonzalez2252]

Finger work and vocals are insane! Well done! 🤘🏽

[@lnsguita19]

The Guitar is amazing. Love your playing and singing. Keep it up!

[@Sluuuke]

I’ve never tried to learn this song and your cover immediately made me want to. I feel like I can give no higher praise.

[@josetobias8084]

One day I'll enter the extremely selected group that can properly sing and play this song on a guitar at the same time... may not be this year, or the next one, but I will. Goddamn, I'm amazed, you're so good!

[@campfireacoustics]

Bro, this is AMAZING! Sining this while playing is just wild. Keep going man!

[@johnstoddard4692]

Those pinky hammer on pull offs are so difficult to do in this song, at least they are for me. You should definitely cover Breaking the girl or I could have lied. You obviously have the musical chops!

[@metermorphose]

How you get it groovy and melodic on the guitar! And like your way of singing, concentrated and simultaneously emotionally. Impressive!

[@TheLegenDacster]

That's nothing short of a stellar performance dude. Bravo.

[@malcolmpaull9324]

Probs one of my fave covers of this song !!! 🎉🎉

[@eztunes2717]

That was really really good brother. I play this one but cut a lot of corners on the guitar to be able to sing from the 2nd verse on. Your rendition is true to the spirit of the original song and beautiful done by your voice and playing.

[@HmmNeatCody0_o]

Damn these lyrics are so fucking deep and powerful. Especially when it’s taking giving your life away under a damn bridge. So scary so beautiful. Amazing cover, dude. Done it again.

[@Valleybreedinc]

Beautiful frl man

[@terrellashtonnievera563]

This brought tears to my eyes man thanks for the wonderful cover 👊

[@sofianesenisna4018]

Incredible incredible incredible, nothing to say, voice, shout everything perfect

[@SeHast01]

Very Very good singing and playing at the same time !! Never heard this song played like this before, you really are a master !!

[@tDes865]

Very nice! One of the best solo versions I’ve ever heard of this song..👍

[@arashbagheri1437]

One of my friends recently sent this to me, saying he thought it was better than the original. I was understandably skeptical. As others have said, under the bridge is complicated enough to play without singing it! But goddam, this guy has serious talent. Did an amazing song justice. More RHCP please!!!!!

[@92Busk]

I remember I saw a video years ago of you covering Crazy by Gnarles Barkley.. Was impressed back then, and now I just discover your development - insane playing on several songs... Keep it up!

[@matthewpastrano5123]

Bro to sing this so good and play it with near perfect accuracy is amazing

[@nishanthsanjeev145]

This rendition made me feel deep emotions. Brilliant cover

[@tiagoreis9606]

This song on an acoustic is is so more difficult, youre the man

[@Music_Sayas]

I think this is one of best song from Blood Sugar Sex Magik album....IMO...loved your cover ...

[@theayatollahofrockandrollah]

years ago I went to a young teacher just out of the conservatory for guitar lessons. He asked me what kind of guitar music I liked. I told him Under the Bridge. He grabbed his old Strat from the wall and played it just like that. Just as beautiful as you do here. I watched in complete awe and never really understood why I never went back for more lessons. Until years later a 90 something year old piano teacher, who had retired from teaching after 70 years, told me a teacher should never go full blast like that straight of the bat. That will give the pupil a feeling that's it's not possible to ever learn something so beautiful. Now I always think of that whenever I hear this song. God bless you and your amazing musical skills.

[@andycruxtonmusic]

Incredible execution. Perfect.

[@Awolter84]

Highly under appreciated video! Really awesome job!! To play that and sing with all the embellishments is very impressive

[@brandonstone1716]

Bro you are John Mayer level of singing and playing. There’s only a handful of people on the planet that can do what you do. Cheers! 🍻

[@femmyemmanuel]

Props to Corey who's really amazing do doubt, but I'd say he has aways to go before reaching John Mayer's level of playing and singing at the same time. Mayer is just nuts💀😂

[@glp.1337]

He actually reminded me of him. I thought John Mayer had a crooked mouth while singing, but he takes it to another level :D Great performance nonetheless.

[@luigivezzoso]

I just discover you and I really appreciated all the video you've done! Ilwe can see all the changes and grown done in more than 13 years! Well done and tks for share

[@Jamesftd]

That's soo funny that I asked you about hand cramp in your last live stream and I had this particular song in mind. And here you are doing the song with the chord variations with your thumb over the top just like you said!😅I'll give it a go, thanks again Corey

[@archgarage1305]

loved your version

[@elmarce1983]

Those vocals at the end though 🔥🙌 Corey you rock!!!

[@isAlanGabriel]

What an excelent performance, greetings from Chile dude, you nailed it!

[@robertforgaci9427]

This is PERFECT. This video should have as many views as the originals and the whole RHCP band should see it and fuckin meet you or something People who dont play or sing have no idea.

[@always_lucid]

Amazing rendition. Maa saraswati has truly blessed you.

[@pato8593]

Corey You are The Best far far away!!! Thanks for your talent from Argentina!!!

[@caffeineaddict5124]

Respect mate. Very VERY well done!

[@bedroomriffs]

One of the coolest and tough song to play and sing together.

[@LeanRockMusic]

wowww, such an incredible interpretation!! Congrats, thanks for sharing it

[@dogswithchips2397]

Beautiful improvision and personal twist, much love

[@squirrellydan4987]

Absolute gold, per usual!

[@curtispalmer5992]

So surprised and impressed with the outro vocals. Well done!

[@gabriellawrence3159]

Sometimes I feel like I don't have a partner Sometimes I feel like my only friend Is the city I live in, the city of angels Lonely as I am, together we cry I drive on her streets 'cause she's my companion I walk through her hills 'cause she knows who I am She sees my good deeds and she kisses me windy Well, I never worry, now that is a lie I don't ever wanna feel Like I did that day Take me to the place I love Take me all the way I don't ever wanna feel Like I did that day Take me to the place I love Take me all the way Yeah, yeah, yeah It's hard to believe that there's nobody out there It's hard to believe that I'm all alone At least I have her love, the city, she loves me Lonely as I am, together we cry I don't ever wanna feel Like I did that day Take me to the place I love Take me all the way I don't ever wanna feel Like I did that day Take me to the place I love Take me all the way Yeah, yeah, yeah Oh, no, no-no, yeah, yeah Love me, I say, yeah yeah One time Is where I drew some blood (Under the bridge downtown) I could not get enough (Under the bridge downtown) Forgot about my love (Under the bridge downtown) I gave my life away Yeah, yeah Oh, no, no-no-no, yeah, yeah Oh, no, I said, oh, yeah, yeah Where I stay

[@suvrajitbaral7710]

I'm form India 🇮🇳 Love to see *Lord (maa) Saraswati* in your back side... Awesome cover by the way ❤

[@michael-hk1sh]

Brillant job 👍💯 currently learning this song and it's them thrills I'm finding hard to do brillant job seen some of your pink Floyd covers too amazing man thanks for sharing looking forward to some more covers ✌️🤘🎸🎵😎

[@PaulScott-c6b]

I don't know whether the playing or the singing is more amazing, but I loved them both.