Van Halen So This Is Love? Cover

[@mrsbieberfeverluv]

Just a quick note about performing, showmanship, energy, attitude, and confidence. I've noticed negative comments in the past about some people who don't like the way Jacob behaves physically in his videos. I am very happy to see that there are positive posts here about his performance while playing. Personally I love watching him play and perform. Its entertaining and makes you smile and feel good. It also shows how comfortable and relaxed Jacob is while playing. Sorry, but I have always hated the videos of the dude shot from the shoulders to the knees sitting on a stool. Very lame. Jacob, Don't change a thing about how you play or perform based on any comments you might read here. Do what makes you happy and feels right.

[@kevinking2468]

You still out there irritating people

[@jayalexander7657]

You Betcha!!!!

[@peteyoung7665]

Right on the money!Half of the population on this planet are boneheads that’s just the way it is but screw em.Just have fun and be yourself.

[@danielsurckla1938]

That's right buddy, it's a breath of fresh air watching Jacob get into his playing. That boy is blessed with true talent and he exudes that no matter what he is doing musically. I swear Jacob has the Van Halen covers down to the T. He is dead on all the way down to the harmonics he does not miss one chord. If I were to close my eyes I would honestly say that I thought I was listening to Eddie Van Halen. Dweezil Zappa knows how talented Jacob is that's why he had Jacob get up on the stage at one of his shows to introduce him and that's where Jacob played eruption.Diesel Zappa certainly sees the challenge in Jacob and I certainly know that I see it. Eddie Van Halen had a lot of moves on the stage was always dancing and was always smiling. You go Jacob

[@gstlynx]

Critics of his dancing are ridiculous because Eddie danced and smiled all the time.

[@onyourmarkphoto]

You know that extra talent someone has? Jacob is 100 X beyond that. Wow! I learned guitar later in life and even tho I'm not great it makes me feel good and I hear songs differently now. Love Jacobs physical expression. That is the way music is supposed to be. Not everyone has that, which is OK too but you really feel the energy, passion and style he has with his one in a million skills.

[@mrsbieberfeverluv]

Jeez. This is just so damn good. Extraordinary.

[@wvClifton]

Mad skillz, dude! Extra points for having fun while doing it!

[@232323C]

this is one of my favorite Eddie Van Halen solos.....first one I learned

[@thomasgiovinozzo4059]

One of my favorite VH songs. You crushed not only the main solo, but the outro as well, AND paid attention to the rhythm parts, too. Bravo.

[@tweebthelerker3952]

I've sat and watched these videos, remembering the memories I have to when these albums/songs came out, and thought....I wish this dude could've lived the experiences I did by enjoying these songs. Then I'm brought back out of my minds eye and see him having a great time and it dawn's on me ....he is having very similar experiences to these songs. Friggen love it dude!! I know these videos are older but I love watching them!!

[@edwinjacobellis4852]

Finally an EVH cover that really captures the spirit of EVH 🔥🔥🔥

[@kramerproaxe1895]

Jacob, you captured the energy and feel of the great Edward Van Halen. This is the best rendition of this song anywhere! You've even captured the ALL of the pick slides throughout the song which many others miss. And thanks for standing up while playing, you're having fun with the song and it helps make the music come alive, kinda like Eddie would do. All the best bro!

[@josephreynolds4899]

I love this kid’s energy and incredible talent

[@MarkBreton]

This is just so good! I am seriously jealous, lol!! Dude you are the bomb on this tune!

[@jamesavdelis6610]

I'm listening to this now!!👍👍RIP ELVH 🙏🙏🙏🙏😭😭😭

[@arfermcarfer1369]

you should end up as one of the great ones. You have that music flowing out like a river, you are the conduit that pulls artistic energy, translates it to sound and style, and releases it for everyone to enjoy. do that shot lil brother!!

[@junioralves2158]

Dude you play very well and made ​​me feel good! Big hug from Brazil!

[@mamadousognane4603]

Thierno

[@darindavis6297]

How have I never seen this before? Really awesome performance, dude. I felt pretty darn happy for watching it.

[@jlb6262]

Id say you have eddy down pat! Keep at it man! Having grown up on Van Halen i can appreciate your effort! Outstanding

[@RobertMJohnson]

absolutely outstanding interpretation of Ed here. to me, this is one of Ed's showcase compositions in terms of the confluence of rhythm, phrasing, soul, feel, tone (as if he doesn't have too many to list, right?). excellent. thank you for sharing.

[@xXIntoleranceXx]

I think this song captures how great of a player Eddie was. His music made you want to move and there was simply nothing like it.

[@jwinslow5661]

Your mannerism reminds me of a young Paul Gilbert.. Love your style..

[@ginafields5021]

That was awesome my friend

[@thomasjefferson3481]

Jacob I just found your videos on here and your playing is INSANE ! Your truly the best at doing Van Halen's music. I was a young kid & rookie guitarist when all this music was coming out and NOBODY could do it back then like you can. We ALL tried believe me. So this is love is one of my favorite songs' thanks for covering it. I don't know how anybody could give you a thumbs down??? Don't pay any attention to any of the negative garbage. Your the man my dude & like the song says rock on. :-)

[@vonpeedler]

Now that's what I'm talkin about! I just imagined that in front of ten thousand people. I knew you had it in you. Get ready people. Well done Jacob!!

[@K1DTC]

Awesome man! Glad to hear some older tunes. Been watching many of your videos and I'm very impressed. Loved unchained

[@pongoellis1670]

The Boss! Whoa! Wait!! I think you're freekin me out a little.🤨🤣

[@dario5150]

the best performace ever seen on you tube :)

[@ralphwide3636]

Don’t understand any complaints about this young man. Man one of the most powerful guitar cover guys out there doing VH. Get a freaking grip

[@davidhackett7106]

Mad skillzzzzz.

[@JutenksViak]

Great work! Amazing:D

[@mountaineerndixie]

Love it Jacob! Not afraid to try the hard stuff! I've been wanting to see someone do a good version of Dirty Movies and I think you can do it!

[@percys9427]

Talent!!!!

[@airsoa33]

Very nice man...great.

[@justinbartarm5143]

This young bloke is a real gun on the 🎸, keep it up dude. You sound excellent.

[@altonwilliams7117]

Very impressive. Because you learned how to play Van Halen you should be able to play just about anything.

[@josephbowles4995]

That straight up kicks ass

[@antonioortiz4544]

Awesome.

[@stenic2]

Top notch!!!!

[@atomicfriendo]

Jacob, I swear..You're gonna make Edward Van Halen famous one day.

[@BloomWoodman]

Nice play!

[@MicTheGuitarMan]

you get it bro.. good job🔥

[@chuckfarley4714]

Why has this kid not signed on with a legitimate band yet?!?!?!

[@aquamanerik]

I like the way this man plays the solo.If he could do a truly instrumental version of this song w/no vocals I would sing to it and put it on youtube.

[@mrsbieberfeverluv]

And then all of us could post negative comments and tell u just how bad u r. I'm kidding. But, I would love to see and hear that. I would even be willing to bet you would do a really decent job of it.

[@alexanderpatrick4866]

Kickin ace...........

[@billhailey9563]

Awsome!

[@wperdew6078]

Dude. Please do In a Simple Rhyme. You kick ass, kid!

[@skullduggery3377]

i'd like to hear him cover 'feel your love tonight'. most versions of that one just don't cut it. usually the player is just trying to keep up and it sounds forced. this guy sounds real good. real relaxed. not fighting to keep up like most of them tend to sound.

[@randymoody5152]

right !!! nessasary to play with all your soul and give from yourself all energy!!!!! VERY GREAT!!!

[@tomahawky1]

Awesome, u doing it the way it should be done with a kickin tune like that. I need to figure those chords then work toward the solo, cause u havin too much fun lol. Kudos, nice job across the board!

[@backtoshallabal6662]

Have you seen Privettricker's version of this song?

[@frankstantonjr1153]

I was praying Sammy would have found a unknown like you to do the guitar on the latest tour.

[@joshmazzzz]

badass

[@jackblack2321]

We had that same couch

[@Krommer1000]

I honestly have no idea why your videos don't have tons of views and likes on them. You're a BILLION times better than 99% of the hacks I see in the side bar with thousands of views on their videos. You need to get these featured somewhere with heavy traffic.

[@backtoshallabal6662]

Do you know Privettricker? What do you think of his guitar playing on Van Halen?

[@backtoshallabal6662]

How about Privettricker?

[@mrsbieberfeverluv]

Privettricker is very good. With that said, he isn't even in the same ballpark as Mr. Deraps.

[@backtoshallabal6662]

How about Carl Brown?

[@laroccacounty1]

This cat owns this.

[@larryhernandez5062]

Jacob Deraps... having fun playing Vanhalen . frosty . ...

[@miketheheartbreakkidvitale1783]

Damn you are pretty fuckin good kid, glad I found this page. Keep it up

[@atomicfriendo]

He's not a kid anymore....hey have you checked out his live stuff yet?

[@miketheheartbreakkidvitale1783]

@@atomicfriendo Well I'm 51 so any guy younger than me I usually refer to as a kid. It's by no means an insult so I hope he doesn't take it that way. I just found him yesterday on KZbin. Had never heard of him before. I checked out his live version of AC/DC's "If You Want Blood" which rocked but he's no doubt very talented.

[@johnathanberries9733]

Yaa. More van halen

[@paulburkey2]

Very nice I really like all the Suttle phrasing sounds just like the album. be cool to see you with Mike Alex and Sammy do some shows, I love the Old VH stuff just can't stand DLR on stage total train wreck.

[@AnotherTroll66]

ingredible

[@johnathanberries9733]

Wow

[@SquirrelTheater]

HOLY SHIT.

[@aquamanerik]

I just listened and didn't watch this kid play and he seems like he might be good but let's hear you play w/out having the record there...you might be good at it.I wont tell my name cause I dont want people to go and make bad comments just because I'm telling some kid who may be my future guitarist who I am yet.....

[@mrsbieberfeverluv]

Your a complete idiot aquamanerik, living in Fantasyland. There isn't a chance in hell that Jacob would ever be your guitarist. That would be about as remote a possibility as you posting an intelligent comment.

[@jerrybrown9857]

Unbelievable

[@ARCANISTARCANIST]

Equips ??

[@JacobDeraps]

Always the same, Fender strat HM series, Marshall plexi 1 watt 50th anniversary and plexi 5 watts class 5, 1960AC cab with celestion greenback.

[@ARCANISTARCANIST]

Man .. great tone.... i just have an old jmp1 . A cab with 2 emineces gb128.. and a handmade power amp with kt88... i think that i never will get a sound like this..... but maybe a day...... good work with tones and songs... was some of best interpretations of van halen on youtube...king eddie rulez!!!!! Keep rock!!!! Sorry my bad inglish...

[@oiyabastard]

WHEN EDDIE CALLS , LAUGH AND TELL HIM TO HAVE MICHAEL ANTHONY CALL YOU THEN HANG UP THE PHONE

[@johnathanberries9733]

Jacob I love u

[@jmarco4331]

got swag. . .

[@Joesfosterdogs]

Eddie wasn't this good at your age and he's eddie ...he created all this stuff, but...your next leap is to stop covering and start creating...there is safety in covering, and the risk of sounding like others when you break free...unless you want to be the ultimate cover guitarist...play this stuff at 60 and you'll still be the coolest cat in the company!

[@br5439]

Aka the shredder

[@bradcook7780]

I'm in Jason

[@jimmikatt]

Great job, I have been playing longer than you have been alive, and still struggle with this song.. lol I do have a suggestion, instead of jumping around like you need to piss, maybe get a little closer to the cam so other guitar players can see how your playing it, would be great to be able to pick up some of the licks off the video.

[@Hrothgar98]

No way I can come anywhere close to this good. Nevertheless - he kind of jumps the gun a bit when when he goes onto the next phrase, so his playing kind of has a rushed feeling. Maybe just nerves. He also missed a couple of pinched harmonics. Grade: 88% (A-) (My grade, if I attempted this: F- )

[@pleasepermitmetospeakohgre1504]

After seeing a couple of your vids where they were very authentic was surprised you didn't nail that solo (particularly the rolling chromatic bit at 1:36) but am aware of the difficulties of that phrase, have not heard it played correctly ever by anyone other than Eddie. Saying that you'll never be short of Van Halen tribute bands wanting to hire you but you gotta work on the moves, Eddie much cooler. You're mannerisms are more arrogant like "I can play this shit easy" whereas Eddie, the composer of this stuff, isn't really coming across as "look at me aren't I good" he has more of a fun approach. I think modesty in a player comes across as far more sexy than the "aren't I wonderful approach".

[@ralos5930]

Smart ass!

[@johnvansmirren8626]

Something is not right. I am looking at his right hand doing a pick scrape, but I don;t hear it. Also earlier I hear a chord but see his hand not hitting that chord. I bet Deraps is a very good guitar player, my advise is don't lower yourself to these cheap video tricks by sitting down playing it (for the music) and then a video moving around with the sounds down.

[@pinkdoughnut869]

Where is this guy ?