Van Halen - Man On A Mission

[@dmarkj22]

A lot of people can play VH songs but very few can capture the feel and groove of Eddie's riffs. You my friend had done both. Nice work.

[@erik814u2]

Wow...thank you so much!!

[@dmarkj22]

3:51 very nice!!

[@diegomarquez9505]

Its Oct 2021 and I just ran across your vids. I am so gonna keep watching them, you are fakin awesome. I dont play but I love to see how EVH did all his quirks, and this is as close as Im sure I can get to see. Thanks again.

[@erik814u2]

Thank you very much!

[@Paiste18]

I just love Eddie's rhythms. I love everything about his playing.

[@CarlosSchmidt101]

Wow....breathtaking. One of the most unkown VH songs and one of my faves !!!

[@erik814u2]

Thank you very much! I redid this recently because I actually heard a lot more stuff going on. Here’s one with the guitar removed from the studio track so you really only hear my guitar: kzbin.info/www/bejne/g4isnYKYl8uXa9k And here’s one with both the guitar and the vocals removed from the studio track: kzbin.info/www/bejne/p4jclKh-lMd_nqs

[@johnqpublic2013]

boy, you sure nail his tone and chord progressions. There are some sweet spots you do, that if I closed my eyes, I'd swear it was Eddie himself. Can't pay a better compliment than that!

[@erik814u2]

No you can't. That is the best compliment and I thank you so much!

[@ClaudioSantos-bx4bd]

One of the most underrated VH´s classics. Incredible performance. Congratulations!

[@Voicecolors]

Man, those harmonics after the solo...Fantastic job !

[@erik814u2]

Thank you very much!

[@BK-uf6qr]

Wow, what a song to pick!!! Never heard it sound so good. Great vibe, tone and overall playing!

[@erik814u2]

Thank you!

[@vonpeedler]

I didn't think Man on a Mission could be played correctly until I saw this. Just watched it 3 times in a row. Dam that was good! I've seen some of your past vids and enjoyed them. You've improved dramatically in a short time. The Music Man era is my favorite for sure. Great playing, keep em coming!

[@fre4409]

Yes sir. Love the EVH tone from the music man days.

[@max_955]

awesome!! your attention at the details make all this even better

[@benmalo2961]

Very well done my friend !! WOW !

[@erik814u2]

Thank you!

[@lawdog25]

You even got Eddie's nuances down pat. Damn you're great!

[@erik814u2]

Thank you so much!

[@ryanstephens5559]

Dude you absolutely NAILED this

[@erik814u2]

Thank you very much! I honestly hope I am honoring my hero and mentor.

[@markrobinson8410]

Great song

[@mediamactv]

My favorite VH album.

[@Rubbernose]

That is very very nice. Brilliant. I've watched quite a few of your Ed covers and you are a true student of Ed. Hat tip to your, sir. One of the things that has struck me, again, watching your vids, is how absolutely brilliant Eddie is. No offense to you, lol.

[@viniciushenriquedamke6252]

Nice work friend, Eddie would be proud of you!

[@erik814u2]

😢 Thank you very much!

[@Lean540]

Yes, yes you are a man on a mission. Very nicely done.

[@evhwannabe6590]

I think this is really Ed punking us....you never really get a good look at his face. 😄 Dude, you make me want to throw all of my guitars away! Exceptional!!

[@erik814u2]

EVH Wannabe Lol! Thank you very much!

[@theguitarguy777]

Ed does not hold his pick with his index finger. This guy can play and has worked his ass off on chops. Good job. Great hands.

[@scottmcphee7714]

Straight up badass Bro!

[@erik814u2]

Thank you so much!

[@just4kicks950]

Awesome delivery 👏👏🎶🎸& sweet EVH Rig 🔥🤘

[@erik814u2]

Thank you!

[@gregmustoe1479]

DUDE you are f@#%ing amazing!!! wish i had your gift. never stop playing

[@erik814u2]

greg mustoe Thank you very much!

[@ericksuarezb.5994]

no words man, absolutely amazing; i wish i will play that way in my next life, congratulations !!!

[@erik814u2]

Thank you very much!

[@GuitarInstinct]

holy shite!!! loving this big time... best riff in my opinion fantastic job! i need to get to work on this myself

[@erik814u2]

Thank you!

[@yuri5150]

Tks for share ! Excelent job !! great tone !!

[@lukestaunch9388]

I had no idea that’s how the intro was I thought it was two guitars

[@danspeed6366]

wow your're amazing....perfect, keep rocking dude...i'll keep watching your channel

[@BadMotiv8tor]

You deserve far more views. Excellent work!

[@erik814u2]

Thank you very much!

[@fre4409]

I listened to the Carnal and Balance albums hundreds of times. Excellent playing bro. Eddie is not easy to copy. keep the videos coming.

[@erik814u2]

Thank you!

[@K1bogam1]

Wow!

[@erik814u2]

☺️ Thank you!

[@justinwinters3545]

That was beautiful!! Stellar cover man!🍻

[@erik814u2]

Thank you very much!

[@drpgsg]

Excellent job!

[@erik814u2]

Thank you very much!

[@markchristopher4165]

So good, nice work

[@erik814u2]

Thank you! I recently redid this one because there’s so much more going on I recently heard. kzbin.info/www/bejne/g4isnYKYl8uXa9k

[@artnava3093]

Iam a big van halen fan and all i got to say is your freaking amazing! !!

[@erik814u2]

Art Nava Thank you very much!

[@chunkyassvomit]

Very well done.

[@erik814u2]

Haywood Matthews Thank you!

[@cocktailsanddreams]

Killed it bro...love the super hero T-shirts too!

[@erik814u2]

CW Lol. Thank you!

[@Give_Me_Rent]

awesome cover dude!!!! Love this song!

[@erik814u2]

Thank you very much!

[@pdloder]

Great solo

[@erik814u2]

Thank you!

[@dougyfrench7562]

Love the VH and the rest of your stuff.. Nice one brus

[@laurencelevene8261]

brilliant guitar playing on one of van halen s best songs. your a star. as good as Eddie himself

[@erik814u2]

Laurence Levene Wow! Thank you so much!

[@kelkelkelkel851]

always awesome!!

[@dario5150]

beautiful

[@erik814u2]

Thanks!

[@jimhalen]

great, and thats a gorgeous guitar probably my favourite eddie designed guitar.

[@erik814u2]

Thank you very much!

[@TonyCugs]

Just Awesome!

[@Renatus22]

Hey man! you are awesome! congratulations and greetings from Perú!

[@erik814u2]

Thank you very much!

[@WallyBoots]

Amazing cover!

[@OutsaneInBrain]

Always look forward to your posts... always! :)

[@Popwarner-x1w]

That sounds great. Great Cover

[@erik814u2]

Thanks. I recently redid this song more accurately. Also am able to remove the guitar track so you can hear just my guitar. Here’s with the vocals: kzbin.info/www/bejne/g4isnYKYl8uXa9ksi=-WKQCumrTtYmxbO9 Here’s with no vocals: kzbin.info/www/bejne/p4jclKh-lMd_nqssi=nyUS_s7tQ-zrnZrr

[@Popwarner-x1w]

Your playing is very good. I'm a Huge Eddie Van Halen Fan and I miss him dearly and now I'm working on On Top of the World its pretty awesome. I also Love. Drop Dead Legs. Keep it up. You sound great. Oh one more thing. I'm really a Drummer but I Love guitar. My Ax looks just like yours but its an Ernie Ball OLP. Cheapy 200 bucks 20 years ago and I just set the intonation today. I just learned how to set the intonation. Go figure. And when the government sent me some money for whatever reason. I used the 200 bucks and bought the Frankenstein bridge pickup and disconnected the neck pickup and switch. Just Volume only. I'm almost certain that you would like my guitar. Its not a Music Man. But its an EVH copy of one. Have a Great Day

[@erik814u2]

@@Popwarner-x1w Thank you! You should check out my videos for Top Of The World and Drop Dead Legs. 👍🏻

[@PoloSopot]

and thanks for your videos Erik.

[@tomcrisci8858]

Dude! Wow!

[@erik814u2]

Thank you!

[@Pacuta_]

I was gonna subscribe but then I realized I already did...however long ago that was lol Stellar job

[@TexasKoz]

Groovy AF

[@erik814u2]

Thank you very much!

[@me-bk9er]

The Best.

[@HiOctane62]

Great job as always

[@akarilotube]

Right on! Wow.

[@sw1tched]

duuuudddee!!! nothing like your EVH covers anywhere on the interwebs!!! haha

[@5150RDH]

Great job Erik!

[@Havanacuba1985]

Shockingly awesome, give your self a pat on the back

[@erik814u2]

Ha ha. Ok. Thank you!

[@igorfumasoli7079]

Yeah man !

[@hottlucy8437]

Excellent!!

[@erik814u2]

Thank you!

[@ZblockWoW]

AWESOME.

[@erik814u2]

ZblockWoW Thank you very much!

[@laszloczako7686]

Dude, you fuckin nailed it! Brilliant!

[@rachetCD]

Damn that's an awesome intro

[@Camilo-lx2kl]

Oh man, rock on... Great!!!!

[@erik814u2]

Camilo 2703 Thank you very much!

[@PoloSopot]

really you make me pleasure. You're the only one to do it all Van Halen. I'm fan of Kent Carlevi You're very good dude. I stay tuned on your channel, full good things to see. sorry about my english.

[@28SNaKeS]

I was just thinking about this song today (whilst listening to Van Halen on my mp3 player @ work) and if you would do it! You know I'm a fan of your stuff and this is nothing short of amazing, man! You've helped me learn a few of these songs, so thank you :) Still patiently awaiting "Summer Nights" and "Unchained" :D Oh, and I was wondering the other day, have you thought of maybe doing the solo Eddie does during the "Right Here, Right Now" concert? There's no doubt you'd set it on fire :D

[@patwhitaker5982]

We are all wanna be’s Lol. Don’t hate or be jealous dude is knockin it out of the park on all of his cover tunes of Halens . Good work!!

[@erik814u2]

Thank you very much!

[@johndemarchi-social-czars]

Bravo

[@erik814u2]

Thank you!

[@way2faded]

Well played. AAAAA+++++

[@erik814u2]

Thank you so much!

[@kenscorner5226]

Impresssive!!

[@erik814u2]

Thanks. These more recent posts of this song are better, though. kzbin.info/www/bejne/g4isnYKYl8uXa9k kzbin.info/www/bejne/p4jclKh-lMd_nqs

[@stratoglam]

GOOOOOOOD!

[@erik814u2]

Thanks!

[@happydave5806]

Dude, I have a serious problem, I can't stop hitting all the thumbs up buttons lol! You're absolutely amazing Sir! Just one question and I'll leave u alone, how long have u been playing?

[@greenwoodcowboy]

What's going on Erik?Are you out of commission till next Spring/Summer?Missing your uploads but I know you have to be pretty busy.Looking forward for you putting up those 4 requested songs from whipsergirlDOTnet?Thank you and Happy Holidays!

[@kevinobrien9315]

wow. ❤excellent

[@erik814u2]

Thank you very much! I recently redid this one because I heard more nuances. Check it out here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/g4isnYKYl8uXa9k

[@albertolisboa8297]

Hello friend, I'm from Brazil. I liked of your videos. Very nice. Congratulations. Well, I don't know if you can answer to me, but I would like to know what's the difference between Music Man Axis and Sterling AX40D. About tone, There is a big difference? Thanks.

[@erik814u2]

Thank you very much! Yes. The Axis feels and sounds warmer. It's much more comfortable to play, too.

[@dougwallen3814]

please do summer nights

[@bigwreck49hotmail]

crazy skills :)

[@erik814u2]

Diego Martin Thank you!

[@truckerkevthepaidtourist]

Did you stop posting here,?

[@hyukjun9918]

any chance to get some cover lesson on youtube?

[@greenwoodcowboy]

Wonderful job,Erik,now whenever you can pretty please can you do the whispergirlDOT net requests?Thank you sir, and thank you for your time.I posted the "Poundcake" video on whisper's site and they love it!

[@DiegoMSilva]

Genial!

[@28SNaKeS]

Yeah, I realized that earlier when someone mention a website where they are requesting songs for you to do, ha. I didn't know about it :) I thought you just recorded these when you felt like and took requests right from here.

[@xpz25nfh]

Well done.....what's your rig setup?

[@Tuborgmann70]

Just got an Axis just like yours, fantastic neck very comfortable. What string gauge are you using?

[@erik814u2]

Very cool. I use a 9.

[@daievans2637]

awesome :) can you do the dream is over ?

[@erik814u2]

Thank you very much! I thought I did but yes...I can do that tune.

[@drewallan911]

WOW!!!

[@erik814u2]

Thanks!!

[@alpacino92780]

don't know if I asked this before but can you please talk about what pedals u use..amp...the whole rig to get that EVH tone please.

[@RayKuri546]

Nice!👍🏼

[@erik814u2]

Thank you!

[@batman2k8]

Amazing alright!

[@ianjones2731]

Really enjoy your playing bro, you're probably sick of answering this but what effects do you use when playing VH?? cheers!

[@erik814u2]

ian jones Thank you very much! I just use distortion, chorus, delay and a little compression.

[@RobertBay70]

Nice!

[@erik814u2]

Thank you!

[@mikehipp1062]

Kick ass

[@MrJp5150]

Been awhile since I visited your channel... KICKS BUTT DUDE !!

[@erik814u2]

Going to hear from you, buddy. Thank you very much!

[@justingiradi9148]

How are you getting this tone! Eddie would be proud of you man

[@erik814u2]

Thank you so much!

[@crisberger]

Nice

[@sw1tched]

Dude, not doubting your skill when i ask this .... but can you tackle "Im the one" intro and song????!!!!! i hope you do that and women in love!

[@CrazyMoose64]

Ever thought of giving "Crossing Over" a try?

[@erik814u2]

Yes, I have! There are 2 guitars in that song, though.

[@mich9876543]

Hey man nice vid as always! Can u do a cover of sucker in a 3 piece? thanks man rock on

[@MrJp5150]

MAN YOU ARE THE S**T bro !!!

[@LaraMeijboom]

yeeahhh

[@erik814u2]

Thank you!