What Makes This Song Great? "Jeremy" PEARL JAM

[@PettiMusicStudios]

this is the best musical analysis series on YT...if not ever. awesome.

[@roadrunner7218]

There is another??? Jack Sparrow

[@IMNfilms]

I watched this for oh, five minutes, before I started skipping forward to get the answer to the question "What Makes This Song Great?". Couldn't find it. There was a lot of analysis, yes. For many, I'm sure it is very valuable. But the host never got into the driving question, did he? In my opinion, if you are going to call your web series "What Makes This Song Great?", you must voice an opinion. Don't just show me the 2nd lead guitar part in section 1.A,. Show it to me, then tell me why it's great. I'm not saying that the host's video is without merit; as I said, I'm sure many find it of great value. But the title is inaccurate. Respect.

[@meronzx]

In the beginning he says that in hes opinion the whole song is great and then he just explains to you how it works.

[@mynameisjonas8473]

Bob Toevs That moment when you skip the relevant parts and complain about the relevant parts you missed by skipping.

[@IMNfilms]

Fair point; show me a relevant part, I'll watch it.

[@MrPhilterman]

Someone once told me that actually "listening!" to music is a skill, and it is.

[@Dapricott]

Anything can be a skill in one sense or another - with enough thought and legitimate passion, anyhow.

[@thathandleistakentrythisone]

Rick Rubin

[@mtgentry]

My wife grew up in Seattle in the 90’s and had never heard ‘Jeremy’. Still blows my mind.

[@READERSENPAII]

what?! that's nutty man. how is that even possible?

[@heyitsme6067]

Crazy

[@heavnnnsent]

😆😆😘

[@DeadlyDeadlyBeees]

wat

[@eduardomonteclar392]

😂😂😂😂

[@mikkelandersen6242]

Eddie Vedder is a phenomenal singer.

[@AndrewSowerby]

I've been listening to and playing this song for 27 years, and I learned more in these 18 minutes than I did in all that time. Thank you.

[@ComradeLoaf]

Dude, how is no one talking about how this dude has ALL THE PARTS ISOLATED? I could listen to Eddie Vedder's raw vocal track alone, this song is unreal

[@marcoraap733]

search on google. Pearl Jam Multitrack.

[@vlaoo]

Sorry dude, but Vedder's voice is very annoying. It sounds like he's taking a dump while trying to sing.

[@marcoraap733]

@@vlaoo that's your opinion, taste is different, dude.

[@hopsonkim4952]

Marco Raap this guy is sorry to tell you your opinion is wrong and his is right. Lol

[@marcoraap733]

@@hopsonkim4952 a taste is a taste that taste on everybody's taste different. so far so good. but calling that mans voice annoying is only a taste not an opinion.

[@pitpride1220]

I had no idea this song was so complex. I respect them even more. I know I heard Cello! We used to fight about that! I love that you treat 'grunge' with the respect it deserves.

[@ljp9402]

lol so you respect them more because this guy pointed out the complexity (that was ALWAYS present)? so had this video not been made the song would not be worthy of all your respect? oh pretension

[@pitpride1220]

Laura Padron I'm a bit puzzled as to why you're accusing me of ill intent. I've always been a fan. I was not aware of some of the nuances that were buried in the mix. I doubt that you were either. That was my point with the comment. I was honestly excited to find more complexity amd motifs in a song I've been listening to for over 20 years. My intent was actually that I didn't think I could respect them any more than I do. I discovered that I could. Out of that expression you got the impression that I was somehow purposefully holding respect back? Because that's something I do often? That's information that you're privy to? It was an honest complimentary statement. I smell an elitist.

[@leafbelly]

Sometimes you just can't win, Bob.

[@ImOutsideTheBox]

Laura Padron sometimes you like something and then you discover something new and like it more, not sure why you have a big problem with that. Students do this all the time when they go to art schools and learn more about their film or guitar heroes and so on.

[@Aggrofool]

Bob Black to be fair to you, it was hard to hear the complexity due to the 90s era over-mixing. If you check out Ten Redux, you can hear things more clearly now.

[@bleikrsound6127]

The 90's may one day be considered the last great era of rock. A wonderful, gritty time. I feel privileged to have been a part of it.

[@catherinerainville4232]

Bleikr Sound same!!!

[@sevcon2]

Wasn't the genre called dead until Queens of the Stone Age and others revived it? That's just from what I heard. I personally dislike judging musical eras like this.

[@Kman31ca]

Amen. So much great music in that decade, it was such a great time to be young and dumb. lol

[@aricohen283]

There’s good music to be found in the contemporary rock scene too - all you have to do is look. Greta Van Fleet, Arctic Monkeys, Vampire Weekend, as well as more pop-oriented artists like Arcade Fire and Tame Impala. Every era has its own great music and to put one particular decade over the other is foolish. Fortunately we live in a time where all of it can be appreciated equally because it’s all available to us in our pockets. Rock on y’all 🤘🏼

[@VMBFV]

The 2000s still had some very original and popular bands, like System of a Down, Queens of The Stone Age, Muse and The White Stripes, not to mention more successful bands like Linkin Park and The Strokes. Many bands from the 90s also reached their peaks during the 2000s, like Green Day and Foo Fighters.

[@terrinpeterson9899]

I even tear up in my eyes from just the analysis, the haunting feeling of this song is undeniable and I just try to imagine how serious these guys were in the recording studio when they made this song. No laughing, no joy, just letting the primal instinct to fight for life emerging into one song. That's what I feel from it. R.I.P. Jeremy Wade Delle ❤️

[@AL.N-music]

Rick, this series is way better than a 'production' or 'arrangement' workshop. It's like case studies after case studies. Awesome content man. Thanks

[@elizabethsullivan7176]

Considering Mike was highly influenced by Hendrix, of course we're going to hear a lot of Hendrix's sounds

[@monk4328221]

I have no music background, so it's hard for me to follow notes and stuff like that, but I hear what you're talking about and feel it. Your passion gets me so motivated, excited, and happy about music. These vids make me appreciate music even more. Thank you.

[@catherinerainville4232]

monk4328221 same. 👍🏻

[@avozdageracaode816]

Welcome to a brand new world, you won't feel disappointed.

[@megannbee_]

same!!

[@cindymorrone4740]

Agreed.

[@annielapierre3692]

Same here!

[@00708046]

As unique as Eddie Vedder's voice is , so are the guitars . They don't follow standards set by other artists . Instead they come on like a chill or a twitch , some what unexpected and emotionally and symbolically induced. The band has extreme connectivity with their soul and a complete command of expression. They are the real deal !

[@patrickjaroch5084]

Dude you have the best channel on you tube. i have been blown away by all that you share. your children are so lucky to have a father that is Such a gifted teacher.

[@craigphantomv2630]

Right? DADGOALS.

[@raisa_cherry35]

😍💖💖💖💖💖

[@justinleckband9281]

"Almost thirty years later" i just about spit out my metamucil

[@Mavmode]

😂😂😂

[@FoxUnitNell]

nice reference to a drink that is for a more mature audience.

[@patsfan4life]

Cory Moses yeah that’s the joke I think 🤔

[@coasmechteranic]

Justin hey, keep it down! ....and get off my lawn!

[@PaulaVizintini]

Best comment ever! LOL

[@AustrianCitizen]

3:11 Rick: you can hear the open b string ringing in there Me: [knowing nothing] of course!

[@catherinerainville4232]

AustrianCitizen 🤣

[@seanmatthewking]

Short explanation: there’s a string called the B string that places a B note when you pluck it. That’s all. Here’s the explanation for someone who knows nothing. In music, different notes have letter names, like B. Guitar strings are tuned different ways so that when you pluck the strings they’ll play different notes. The B string is just the string that plays a B note when plucked. But guitars also have frets. The frets are the spaces between the vertical lines that cover the neck of the guitar (the long part). When you play guitar, you press down the string on a given fret with one hand, and with the other hand you pluck the string. Each fret is a different note. Playing the an “open note” just means you don’t press down on any fret. You just pluck the string. So when you play an “open B,” you just pluck the B string (without pressing the string down on any fret) and thus you just hear a B note.

[@Trustyfilms]

I was literally clapping at my own ignorance!

[@thecman26]

Oh A mixolydian... Yeah, of course... Arpeggios... uh huh...

[@hioeo]

He really has a way of describing things that makes you think you know what he's talking about until you realize you have no idea what the fuck he's talking about.

[@seanofilms]

Dude, you are like the Anthony Bordain of music. You appreciate and review music from practically every genre for what it is and you give us a taste of each one of them and explain why it's amazing. Plus, you and Anthony kind of have similar features lol. Thanks for sharing. I'm glad I stumbled upon your page. I wish everyone had this much appreciation towards music! I would love to see a segment on any one of the following: King Crimson - Frame By Frame Tool - Pushit (Salival live version) Failure - Anything off of "Fantastic Planet" Mr. Bungle - Retrovertigo (or any song..lol I know it's not for everyone.) Incubus - Certain Shade of Green.. or.. Redefine (or anything off "S.C.I.E.N.C.E" or "Make Yourself" Faith No More- Cone of Shame..or Superhero (Or anything off their new album "Sol Invictus" Keep doin' your thing!

[@alone15151]

Yes! You're exactly right....love that comparison

[@julieg46]

@@alone15151 so do i

[@READERSENPAII]

good comparison. he also kinda looks like him in way. the whole hairy European vibe lmao.

[@brianzane5748]

Thank you for this! It's a perfect example of why I've always loved the band. 5 dudes playing nothing particularly complicated on their own, but all their different parts together were often dense and magical. Your analysis was a joy to watch.

[@ike2010]

Brian Volinic I just stumbled upon this video and had the same feeling. I’m not a musician but watching this just opened my eyes and reinforced why I love their music. I have always known they had the “it” factor, but I love this analysis and it just reinforced the past 25+ years of my musical enjoyment.

[@marcusmcclelland]

pearl jams early stuff was really something special.

[@azeiras]

I should agree with this, ten, VS, and vitalogy, after that i didn't follow much as before

[@Faks.09]

@@azeiras and you're missing some great music No code, yield, Binaural, riot act, lightning bolt, gigaton amazing albums

[@Dan76Rock]

@@Faks.09 Agreed. They got better in many ways but hey, each to their own. At least we aren’t missing out! ☺️👌🙏

[@NahreSol]

I love this kind of thorough breakdown. Especially with the score!

[@Alberto-ny7kf]

wow nahre sol! surprised you don't have a checkmark

[@sebastiandavila9122]

I love you 😍

[@motelghost477]

Pearl Jam's finest ever song. The free-form second half is astounding.

[@jeremysequeira7797]

This has always been my favourite song by Pearl Jam but after watching this video I love this song even more than I ever thought I would!

[@saxon3980]

That was an incredible breakdown! I'm 60 and was introduced to Pearl Jam by a student, and was instantly hooked. I've seen them live a few times, and seen what you described perfectly. The different electric guitars, an accoustice, Cello, Eddie swapping between guitars and tambourine, and an organ. Add Eddie's vocal dynamics and it's a pretty sophisicated package. Yet the most noticible thing is the love of what they do.

[@joeyfitz9]

Not to mention Eddie Vedder's voice is just insanely amazing.

[@ozkrhills9624]

Yes

[@ozkrhills9624]

Yes. To me touch my mind, heart and sould...

[@mrnelsonius5631]

Before pitch correction (auto tune) on everything. It’s unbelievable. Watch live videos from 1992 and his performances are just as perfect on big stages early on. One of my favorite singers in rock music, such a distinct and unrestrained voice

[@Kman31ca]

@Michael Freed Well music is subjective. But I don't see any of that in Vedder's voice.

[@jamesmccarthy1704]

Nothing compared to Layne staley

[@bane1240]

I was a fan of Pearl Jam (at a distance) when Alive and Even Flow were mainstay's on the radio in the early 90's. However, when Jeremy was released and became the radio mainstay it was, I became a real fan. The song is incredibly powerful (as most songs are from Pearl Jams first album, especially) but the songs subject matter combined w/the music and vocal delivery from Vedder, really got my attn. Black soon followed and from there I was and like to think, the rest of the world who appreciated this music, were hooked for good. Not only was this good music to the ear but there was also substance behind the song in its lyrics and the delivery of them by Vedder was something... for sure. The best music to me, are the songs that sound great, are about something, and connect with you or make you feel something on an emotional level. This song has it all... Great Job Rick!

[@667neighbourofthebeast2]

Spot on, lyrics can really make their mark, it’s why I loved Hurricane by Bob Dylan. As a kid born in Australia in 74 had no clue of that case but the song told the story and just hit me between the eyes.

[@gcsusetyo]

One of the best rock songs of all time!

[@babylonkid]

There is a cello! I always knew there were strings but never figured it out. Thank you for taking your time to make this wonderful breakdown of a fantastic song. Pearl Jam are in a league of their own. You sir, rock!

[@RobbDizzl]

What I love the most here are all these imperfections, "bad" edits, punch ins, just tight enough for Rock 'n Roll. I love all these 90s records, at the height of tape recording technology, fat, punchy and not edited to oblivion.

[@AirGuitar]

Exactly!

[@RichRobinson]

I totally agree. I hope bands go back to tracking live more, and actually rehearsing the fuck out of their material beforehand!

[@clanwaddell5628]

And it’s across all genres. Alternative, Rock, Metal, Hip Hop, R & B, adult contemporary great sounding albums in terms of production

[@MICKEYISLOWD]

Today you can have infinite virtual tracks and get the perfect take or blend them. Todays pop music is so perfect in its production it sounds cold and depersonalized to me. I have wondered many times how the average pop artiste would hold up recording with tape where you had to actually sing or play to a standard that was good enough to go out into the homes of millions of people. Every verse had to be a performance. Karen Carpenter very often sang the whole song in one take she was that good. Now today that is unheard of. Christina Aguilera song 'Beautiful' was a one take song however the song we all know was intended as a guide vocal which is the first initial take before chopping up then down ect but...the producer decided to keep the guide vocal when normally each line by line or verse by verse would be sung for perfection and then glued together.

[@duanepadilla90]

Mickeyislowd That’s interesting, thanks for the knowledge!

[@flipjupiter1]

All those wonderful guitars. Those beautiful vocals. What an incredible song Jeremy is.

[@theholyduck5520]

Until you did this breakdown, I never realized that a bass could chime like that. It's hauntingly beautiful and I always wondered how they were making that sound.

[@detroitsly]

Listening to this is like being taught a foreign language, yet somehow understanding it completely. I know absolutely nothing about the technicalities of music production, but I love hearing all these incredible nuances that I never noticed before. What an awesome series of videos to stumble upon during quarantine!

[@epicrampage3041]

Never knew about the acoustic nor the cello. Been listening to this song for what 25 years?

[@Fsilvacanada]

Kevin VanHimbergen , I thought the same thing

[@erllun]

Never in mind I imagine that would be a cello playing in this song. That blow me away.

[@crimfan]

I remember thinking quite a bit about this song at the time but didn't know enough about music to understand how complicated it is. A lot of those tunes had cello. I think the first person in the genre to do it---and pretty much everything else in alternative rock---was Bob Mould, fresh out of Husker Du. If you listen to Workbook and Black Sheets of Rain you can pretty much hear the template for grunge. The cellist du jour then was Jane Scarpatoni, although here it's played by someone else.

[@zvonimirsarcevic7928]

Kevin VanHimbergen agree for chelo

[@07foxmulder]

You can really hear the acoustic guitar in the re-release of Ten.

[@Parkerparks584]

Hi Rick. I am a drummer and who took the plunge in writing and recording my songs songs, and I have to say your "What makes this song great" series has been very helpful in pointing out the key elements of song compositions that usually go unnoticed which make the great songs standout above the rest. Looking forward to more of your video's.

[@oneofthenorth]

That cello in the second verse literally blew my mind! Love this series.

[@michaelxpettis]

Not "literally". "Figuratively", maybe.

[@theamishairman]

I've always been a huge fan of this song but never realized there was so much going on from a rhythmic, technical standpoint. Thank you so much for this video! My mind is blown!

[@eriktempelman2097]

Forget about a personal cook. I want to have my own Rich Beato at home to tell me more about what makes music great. Rick, if you need a place to stay in The Neths, you're welcome! And thanks for this one... you've got me hooked!

[@nisinduperera7130]

Everyone here wants that

[@Zehn-X]

You do! Where are you watching this? Rock on, Rick!

[@Muovinen]

I'm not a big Pearl Jam lover by any means but this was really interesting. They kinda did small things to make the song grow and change but the end result is a multi-layered piece of music that grows much like a plant or any living organism does. Very nice.

[@sergiootaegui]

agreed, this ones arranged like an orchestra piece more than a normal rock song. they really honed in on a feel and made it happen so richly with the different parts. a masterpiece haha

[@hugh-johnfleming289]

They had so much going on here, and on the next album. Like so many bands they fell into that rut and never made anything worthwhile again. Just more of this...

[@BLTspace]

@@hugh-johnfleming289 Everyone heard the radio hits from future albums but theres some great stuff on Vitalogy, No code, Vs, Yield... Ten is just a masterpiece, hard to compare, it didn't help changing drummers as much as they did either. Their sound was bound to change. The writing was always amazing and they weren't afraid to experiment.

[@andresilvasophisma]

This song has an insane amount of layers. Lots of great stuff happening at the same time

[@ComaAlpha]

André Silva that's why Ten was so awesome. That Eddie didn't become the leader of the band yet.

[@ComaAlpha]

MegaCrasherMusic I don't know. I usually only do rhythm, lead, maybe an accent track for certain parts, and bass.

[@RedceLL1978]

Not just layers, but just the sheer beauty of how all the notes and chords and percussion overlay and blend together gives it the kind of eloquence of musicianship that was truly rare, even amongst the absolute most talented bands to ever make rock music. Pearl Jam truly deserves it's place amongst the most legendary bands in rock music history. There should be no question about that.

[@a.reallymcrealperson256]

Oh cool. At about 14:20 when you're talking about the bass line doing like a walk up, listen to Eddie's voice he's doing like a walk down vocally at the same time that's really cool

[@bassbites2204]

You forgot to mention about the extremely talented Rakesh “Rick” Parashar from India who produced this album along with PJ. He was deeply connected with the whole grunge production scene throughout the 90’s associated with lots of bands like Temple of Dog, AIC, Blind Melon later Nickelback, Bonjovi etc. till his death in 2014. Keep up the good work 🤘🏼

[@Steaminlidz]

From India? He was born in Seattle

[@MrJackrockerman]

Jeff Ament making this song more emotional with his outro lines bass.. Hounting lines.. damn !!

[@TheJD616]

To me what makes this song great is the outro with Mike McCready on the whammy bar while Eddie sings uh-huh over and over. Musical bliss.

[@1965official]

I think what also makes this song great is the tempo changes - it gets faster and faster and that's what creates those *intense* moments later in the song.

[@Table-Top]

Thanks Rick. @11:49 - this is what I find helpful about these videos, where you say, "Strong chord tone" "Resolution" "Great Cadence". And you telling us why the drum patterns want to you move. This tells me *why* the song is great, more than the other stuff.

That's what I'm saying too. But the name of the series is "WHAT" makes this song great.

[@fuzzywumble]

I agree completely. I'm so glad I found this channel (thank you KZbin algorithms). this man has a good ear for technique and I value his opinion on what sounds good. actually really helpful information!

[@ehcmier]

And yet, the subjectivity of it all remains true. We all get different things out of this, with overlapping agreement,

[@Bhanna4d]

I love the analisis!! This stuff is great

[@playgroundchooser]

Jeff Ament is one of the nicest guys I've ever met. He's been making Montana proud for a long time, and I can't wait to go to my 5th PJ concert this August in Missoula!

[@demagmusic]

Cool to hear the mix stripped back to just the guitars. Always tough to hear exactly what's happening because the song is so bass-centric. And I could always hear that cello sound... but never knew if it was a synth, guitar effect, stringed instrument because its so quiet. Cool to hear it soloed.

[@raisa_cherry35]

Oh I love that 😍💖

[@curtisbolduc5955]

I WISH i had a music teacher like Rick when i was growing up. Ive never seen anyone able to explain music theory and just the break down of progressions like he does. I could watch this channel all day everyday. I dont feel like im just watching or listening to him... i feel like we are having a conversation. You rock, Rick!!

[@delightschwartz1469]

me too - had one that was great, not quite at RIck's level but he opened our minds to new worlds musically.... but he got tired of not being able to live on the wage the school paid, so he quit.

[@derekpine5686]

I've heard songs like this so many times on the radio that I'm tired of hearing them. It's cool to hear them broken down and hear the different parts. It makes me appreciate why I liked this song along with many others that Rick does when they first came out.

[@StephanSandiares]

This song was what made me appreciate Pearl Jam. That voice.

[@themarcoharder]

Hairs on my arm stood on their ends at several points in the video. Amazing songcraft (and analysis!).

[@jesusgroover66]

This video almost made me weep man, it shows you what the song’s soul sounds like.

[@croogytude]

Still my favourite episode Rick. I keep coming back to this one. Especially to hear Eddie’s intervalic vocal, then the cello, bass intro, acoustic guitars, Mike and Stone and Dave Krusen etc etc!!!

[@dentfixer5968]

Just saw them in Quebec a few weeks ago ! They still BLOW me away !!

[@cesararias4633]

Dear Lord.... Never knew this song had that many layers! Keep doing these videos Rick! This is awesome!!! Much love from Barcelona!

[@ChrisDoyle2112]

I always loved this song for its message and intensity, Eddie’s vocal prowess of course, but now I love it more for its sophisticated musicality! So thanks Rick for breaking it down and explaining it!

[@psykrasher]

To me TEN is their best album. It has everything. The complexity, the rage, the melodics, and every song has something unique.

[@Hairmetallurgist]

From the first time I heard this song, many years ago, and that tension between the minor chord-sus chord- major chord resolution, I knew this song was a masterpiece. And hearing Rick break it down so thoroughly gave me a new perspective on how brilliant the writing actually is. Thanks, Rick, for these. I started to go back to the very first eps of "WMTSG" and I'm loving what I hear! As a keyboard player, I love that you don't skip ANY of the essential bits of the songs you dig into, no matter how small!

[@januaryson]

This is truly one of the best channels going on right now. I hope this “what makes this great” stuff stays up a long time. I want my son to see this when he is older (he’s 1). I play guitar, write songs, home record, and wish I had information and mentorship like this 20 years ago (39 now). I watched the ‘go your own way’ video and it is really really good, too (and I’m not a FleetwoodMac fan). I have never considered contributing to a youtuber before watching your stuff. You really put a lot of effort and passion into it. Thanks.

[@randyharrigan4790]

The Eddie Vedder alarm clock o o o o o o o o

[@karlmarx809]

*DAAAADDYYYYY*

[@connordrysdale1796]

*MMMMHHHHUUUUUUUUMH*

[@kingkeefage]

😂

[@mrnelsonius5631]

I started learning this song by ear when I was in early High School, knew basic theory already, and was just in awe of what was happening in this song. The minor/major/minor back and forth. The dissonance!! My god, it was like everything I was taught was wrong just creating this beautiful tension and release in the chorus. And then the vocal melodies. I mapped them all out on guitar since I cannot sing like Eddie haha. To this day, have a fixation on playing with major/minor modulations and drone notes in the bass. It all stuck with me and got in my DNA. Listening to Eddie’s vocals in isolation, pre pitch correction on everything, it’s all still just absolutely stunning to me

[@keeponrockin22]

This is some of the best content on KZbin in my opinion and hearing these songs that I grew up on analyzed piece by piece with the original tracks is like opening up a Christmas present to me. There is so much to learn from these great artists and you break it down masterfully. Please keep up this series! :)

[@machineoftheabsurd]

This song is a definite masterpiece and your analysis of it was spot on! Thank you very much, Rick!

[@BrisLS1]

This is really enhancing my appreciation for music I already love. God, I wish this was available when I got the first "Black" CD in the mail from the Columbia record club in 1993 (13 free CD's for a penny (and your first born)).

[@delilasloan8914]

I remember the spot on the card to tape your one penny onto

[@keithkinack2013]

Rick, man I have to hand it to you. I can watch these videos all day. As a former touring musician it makes me smile to have someone as knowledgeable as you actually break down these songs and explain their greatness. I have learned a lot from just watching you do your thing. Keep up the good work man.

[@LeftHandedGuitarist]

Excellent video. You've told us EXACTLY why the song is great, and provided some great music theory and general quirks of the song. Loved hearing that cello in there, too.

[@marquisdeceasd]

I've always had a strong personal attachment to this song because as a teenager I was as F%*ked up as Jeremy. That very well could have been me if the circumstances had been right. But thank goodness I got help & can now look back on this song for the masterpiece it is. It doesn't surprise me that it's as intervallic & modal as it is, because the kid's mindset is a whirlwind of emotions far beyond his ability to control. How Pearl Jam was able to put themselves in his shoes & bring that dysfunction to life in song is a gift of musicianship you can't teach. Rick is right, it still shakes you up to listen to it intently & brings the violence home. I'll never forget it (or stop playing it).

[@aldondillerfer1306]

One of my all-time favorites but I have never (until hearing them isolated here) noticed all of the intricate individual parts going on in the background. Rick, you've done it again.

[@GuitarTabsDaily]

Man this was magical. The attention to detail is second to none. I guess Quarantine is the perfect time to relive grunge. Ten will be on repeat until may. Thank you for this, Rick. A million plus people out there have better days because of your efforts and that is legendary

[@StanAlter]

I think Ten was Pearl Jams best album. My favorite song is still Release. I've also thought some of those strange riffs sounded like they could be Mother Love Bone. Like Bone China.

[@booski1865]

alex chalakee Release is amazing. Oceans has a really great vibe too.

[@ergnoor3551]

Release is the greatest on Ten in my opinion too.

[@NotRightMusic]

Black would be my favorite. Strong connections to my first love with that song.

[@Synequanon]

Black is one of my faves but it doesn't beat Once and the one I think is the best on the album : Garden

[@07foxmulder]

Ten is amazing. It’s loaded with incredible anthems. But their best would be Vitalogy or Yield.

[@NeilHolmes72]

The beautiful thing about these videos is that they take songs I've listened to for decades and show me how much deeper they are than I ever knew. I'm a non-musician but Rick really shows the craftsmanship that frequently gets taken for granted. He should almost call these videos "Why You Should Like This Song."

[@mrchili1603]

Pearl Jam are the greatest band ever. love from a mssive Fan boy

I almost cried here, I played this song for so many years, I had no clue or technic about all those details. So pure sound, listening all this transictions and separate channels. it's pure magic. I wish that I had this kind of information at the time. That was just awesome! Thank you Beato!

[@jon5605]

Breaking down all these songs is amazing. Makes my hairs stand on end hearing some of these chord sequences in such a raw way. Thanks Rick!

[@brandonchai9318]

Jon RamIng my hairs stood up as soon as Rick was explaining the dissonant part while reading your comment haha...

[@EGlideKid]

What an emotional, deep, and incredible song. So complex, both musically and vocally. Quite possibly, one of the most perfect PJ songs ever recorded. I have always loved this song. Thanks, Rick!

[@seanjone4574]

My man, you are a genius. Just discovered your channel and can’t quit watching. Thanks for doing this!

[@chasgorman1086]

What I love about Rick’s analysis is that he points out the drum fills in songs that you always heard but took for granted. His mastery on a wide range of instruments is stunning .

[@ChicagoJ351]

It’s amazing to see this breakdown. There are times I’m playing guitar and it’s like, ok that’s a cool riff, but my head is 100% on the guitar riff. Everything can wind up sounding like sabbath when all you are concentrating on is guitar. It’s when you hear the original tracks broken down you can appreciate how great songs arrange different parts to make a great song, it’s in the production. There are moments in this song where the guitars are even subtle. Great breakdown, looking forward to your next videos.

[@limagoncalves8153]

Man it's incredible how you explain it. It's like you make a trip inside the music. And return to the 90's, the best decade ever. Thank you!

[@the5th2000]

Seeing Eddie do this with a string quarter in Dublin was a moment I'll never forget. 10,000 people standing up singing still gives me goosebumps remembering. Great vid thanks. Garden my highlight from this album. If it's possible to have only one

[@blaisebanko3487]

That’s the most underrated and under appreciated song in Pearl Jam’s entire catalog

[@absinthe9691]

6 months ago, I listened to this song for the first time in a long time. The horror of the intro is as perfect as when I first heard it. And the exchange of sounds at the end is Pearl Jam's gold standard. Also, the MV of "Jeremy" proves that Eddie is a top expressionist. This song is worth discussing from all angles. I would like to express my strong respect for this video. Thank you, Mr. Rick Beato.

[@ergnoor3551]

I don't know why but i didn't expect Pearl Jam here...and i'm quite happy! Thank you Rick!

[@markbundy1694]

I could watch this over and over and it would never get old...Rick, Suggestion, How about doing a WMTSG Live Feed? Possibly breaking down Pearl Jam's "Yellow Ledbetter", Silverchair's "Tomorrow" or Alice In Chains "I Stay Away" or "Nutshell"...

[@bluesuedeswede2041]

Mark Bundy Silverchair is criminally underrated atleast their frogstomp album

[@markbundy1694]

@@bluesuedeswede2041 Well Said!!! These Guys Were Barely Teenagers When Tomorrow Hit...I think John's was maybe 15 or 16... Unbelievable!!!

[@wesleyAlan9179]

@@markbundy1694 ..great suggestion man!

[@geronimosantos5501]

Always give me goosebumps whenever I hear this song.

[@avozdageracaode816]

I started getting really into Pearl Jam when Yeld came out. And only from a couple years till now, I started enjoying this tune. And to that I must thank Rick for dissecting this, and other songs, that got me listening to the small details, that sometimes I can't get there myself. Thumbs up Rick👍👍

[@Hoscitt]

This whole album isn't just great, it's near perfect! It astounds me that it's a debut, bands can work their whole careers and not come close

[@TheMrAMT]

Kay and recorded in what was it.. 4-5 days.

[@cmlguerra]

You right is near perfect,the sad part it’s they went downhill after “ten” vs. and vitalogy are good but it ended there

[@aaronjudd4870]

@@cmlguerra gigaton is one of their best albums though

[@fivterq3687]

@@cmlguerra Yield and Gigaton are amazing albums. Among their best work.

[@charlietwotimes]

Not really a debut for the musos.. a debut for this band. Green Rivers albums then Mother Love Bone's "Apple" is where Stone + Jeff made their studio bones. If you listen to Stargazer, Crown of Thorns, Man of Golden Words & Come Bite the Apple.. you'll hear Stone & Jeff blazing ..

[@russ4j]

Thanks Rick for breaking this masterpiece down for the young the gens to see. This song never fails to get my Rock n Roll juice flowing in every direction every time, as in every time I hear it. The drums alone is pure musical ecstasy! Pearl Jam's one the best Rock band ever to have walked the planet. 90's & 80's rock will live forever!

[@brianlambertable]

This is one of the best things I've ever seen on youtube. Thank you!

[@mattriley7960]

I once randomly had to listen to the song several times in a row when I noticed the tambourine performance. It's such a small nuanced thing, but the frequency of the tambourine hits fluctuates throughout the song. Basically, it's more frequent as the music builds. It's subtle, but I thought it was near genius. This song is literally great. Jeff Ament was my #2 inspiration on bass. I love listening to how music is broken down and created, musically and production-wise. I love listening to Rick's take on these songs and other podcasts. Very informative!

[@Dymitr11]

I`ve learned so much more about this beautiful song. Thankyou!

[@cc11studio]

What can I say but THANK YOU Rick for the knowledge you share. I've been following you for 6 months now and I sincerely appreciate both you and your work.

[@onealdawg]

I always respected this song, but DAMN! You just sealed it for me with this analysis. Boosted my ideas about writing too. Awesome

[@witzerdog]

God damn Rick, I love your breakdowns. As a 90's kid who produced my own records and broke all these songs down sonically in my head, it is so great to have an educated musician with the masters to isolate all these things. It used to require headphones and pot...

[@guitarjonn7103]

The F against Emin with Amin in the upper guitar. Pretty cool.

[@oneaburns]

I kept seeing “the F against Eminem.”

[@Jorduan100]

The buildup and transition to the final part of this song is beautiful. I can remember improvising over this song for hours and hours as I found my voice on guitar. Love that A mixolydian/minor see-saw.

[@keithw.4346]

Pearl Jam's first album was just epic - and this track was one of the most memorable. Now we know (a lot more about) why. Thanks. :)

[@SaltpeterTaffy]

Man, I've been trying to find a KZbin channel that breaks songs apart in this manner for years. I've seen some expertly technical breakdowns, some that isolate parts flawlessly, but I think yours is the first that combines the technical knowhow with the hunt for the aesthetic significance of what makes the song good. The way you shift through individual sections and various combinations of instruments is the missing element I've been seeking all this time. :D It's like, there's an amount of gushing about how good the song is mixed into the analysis that I feel these songs deserve, because the way a song makes you feel is just as important as its atomic musical qualities.

[@moonmanvic]

I heard the cello without knowing it was there, faint but something extra. Dude you are awesome with your analysis.

[@zachallthetime7228]

You have a gift for this. So often people talking theory cannot help but be intimidating, but your joy in it is an invitation to dive into the unfamiliar.

[@popvinnik]

2:47 These guitar parts are so fucking simple and yet so damn powerful and emotional. They make the hair on my neck stand straight up.

[@gavdobs]

I love these song analysis videos! Such meaningful in-depth analysis that I cannot get enough of

[@vedestanouseerailokatiska5421]

Thanks again Rick for this! You just made me listen Ten "Redux", Brendan O'Brien remix with headphones. Hearing Alive on MTV 1991 is what made me pretty hard core Pearl Jam fan, although that's a relative term amongst Pearl Jam fans, but especially Stone Gossard's guitar parts are something really special in that song. I don't know what would be the description of Stone's "riffing" on that song. Not necessarily riffs, not exactly any chord-based stuff and not quite melody-lines either.