Wicked Game - Chris Isaak (Solo Guitar Cover) by Dave Hiltebrand

Dave Hiltebrand performs an inventive solo guitar version of Chris Isaak's "Wicked Game." Playing his Gretsch guitar, using his looping pedal and incorporating lush textural effects, Dave creates a beautiful entrancing and atmospheric version of the classic song. The video was beautifully shot and edited by Tallo Filmworks (www.tallofilmworks.com)
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[@user-kt4km9df3f]

I won't go much into it, but in the summer of 2018 I had an... 'encounter' with a woman, we'll say, but this song began kind of our theme song. I'd hear it frequently and almost everywhere, I discovered this song one night and this interpretation definitely stuck out to me and always takes me back to that mindset. Feels like traveling back in my mind at times when I hear these swells and notes.

[@darthmadeus]

I listen to your version roughly once a week just so it’s fresh in my mind. Absolutely love it and always keep coming back for more. Keep up the great work!!

[@dave-hiltebrand]

That is so cool to hear. Thank you!!

[@neilhenderson181]

Totally amazing cover.inspiring as anything.

[@KenHarrington32]

Love the emotion you put into this iconic song.

[@MoahnahLivs]

Haunting rendition. Loved it

[@mysweetlord71]

Simply beautiful and the playing is masterful. One of the best versions I’ve ever heard and you nailed it! You made the song yours...

[@AskQuestions1983]

Beautiful. ❤️

[@DeanRadcliffe]

Nice work Dave! I watched this entranced to the very end.

[@unclered9319]

Amazing. That great Gretsch Sound too,,,

[@AmplifiedGaming2000]

This is absolutely awesome, good job and thank you for making this.

[@dave-hiltebrand]

Thank you so much!

[@ThisSoundsGood100]

Great Vibes! Chris would be proud of You!

[@CosmikDebrisFZ]

Incredible!!

[@anshulnow]

more such masterpieces, thank you!!!!

[@debrauwerefrancois8538]

Wow ❤❤❤

[@larrybreyer]

A beautiful piece of music in the hands of a master. Thank you!

[@dave-hiltebrand]

Kind of you to say, Bob! Always been one of my favorite tunes.

[@jonathonrich8061]

I like playing this song on a gretsch too. Sounds so good. 🤘

[@manuelmontoro6184]

Excellent !

[@BertrandGILLE_Unofficial]

Amazing and perfectly played! it's a real pleasure to hear such good music! Thank you!!!

[@dave-hiltebrand]

Thank you so much for saying!

[@joeyvanrenesse884]

I want more covers like this!

[@ladychicfashion1961]

Beautiful rendition 🥰

[@MrHowdeedodee]

Wow! That was really good. Great mix. I don't see how anyone can remember all of that. Thanks for sharing.

[@yazidyusop1148]

That was just supperb!

[@dave-hiltebrand]

Thank you!

[@Mindboggle100]

Very effective version, brilliant use of your pedals... interesting choices and beautifully filmed. I hope James Wisley watched this, surely The King of Slow would approve. I sure do!

[@bestplans9051]

Given he died 2 years ago, I doubt it :(.

[@Mindboggle100]

@@bestplans9051 Yea I know he died a very sad end... passing away in December 2019 I think. Such an atmospheric player, Chris Isaak had a lot to thank him for, unfortunately that went bad too! Somehow these truly gifted players, seem to be truly unlucky.

[@overthehills8833]

Fantastic

[@kathleenkellett6097]

Really really beautiful the best I've ever heard

[@victormontano7148]

Now this is quality music!.

[@dave-hiltebrand]

Thanks, Victor!

[@roblewis8466]

What an awesome piece you created, thank u for sharing!

[@dave-hiltebrand]

My pleasure. Thanks for saying, Rob!

[@kevinaltenschmidt3548]

Absolutely awesome. This guy it's my favorite guitar player now

[@dave-hiltebrand]

You're far too kind, Kevin!

[@adamchelchowski]

Magnificent playing! I am so astonished after hearing to Your great cover!

[@dave-hiltebrand]

Right on, Adam! Thanks so much!

[@sefolokomatjuda415]

i love it. takes me places ive never been in this life

[@nikim]

Amazing man love this !

[@TEXMEXY]

That is fantastic, really sent me,superb playing!!!!! Lovely gretsch

[@dave-hiltebrand]

Thanks TEXMEXY! I appreciate it.

[@mementomori1402]

Great work!!!

[@Sieng27]

Amazing!! ☝👏

[@dave-hiltebrand]

Thank you!

[@seiyakan1380]

Damn that's so good!

[@geil5764]

Sensationell!!

[@MrBsBrain]

love this! great work guys!

[@groundleaf865]

Amazing talent!

[@dave-hiltebrand]

Thank you!

[@andreaesposyto6543]

Dear Dave, you played with fate and excellence this beautiful piece by Chris Isaak

[@ronhedblad2415]

This is fantastic, man. Great playing and great tone -- thank you so much. Love it!

[@richardtattersall647]

beautifully done dave.

[@dave-hiltebrand]

Thanks so much, Richard!

[@rhondalyn100]

Wow....gorgeous sound...

[@dave-hiltebrand]

Thank you kindly!

[@limbchicken]

Definitely an astounding sound. Nothing sounds like a Gretsch and I doubt if anything ever will.

[@dave-hiltebrand]

Thanks! They are one of a kind guitars!

[@chrismonk8446]

i loved this. thanks so much i coud listen to this cover over and over

[@dave-hiltebrand]

Thanks so much, Chris!

[@jamespitman3357]

beuatiful

[@tonehunter29]

Excellent work!

[@jaharris3rd]

I'm thinking about creating my own cover of this song and this is exactly the inspiration i was lookin for. Thanks so much!

[@whssy]

Such a simple piece of music that just sounds lavish.

[@dave-hiltebrand]

Thanks for saying!

[@in3432]

Brilliant cover. Excellent.

[@dave-hiltebrand]

Thanks!

[@Shrimpfart]

Incredible ... Thank you so much for the post

[@dave-hiltebrand]

Thanks, Nicole!

[@dave-hiltebrand]

Thanks for all the great comments! I'm glad you enjoyed this video. It's one of my favorite tunes. Some asked about pedals in this video. The Line 6 DL4 is the main source of the delays and specifically the auto swell which simulates the pedal steel effects. I love that pedal! Thanks for all the support. Stop by www.davehiltebrand.com to check out my album Yoguitar, Vol.1 which I am currently releasing. It's a nylon string solo guitar record. Very chill music. More videos will be coming this year!

[@JFK1180]

Oh man what beautiful Gretsch you are using there. What kind is it? Superb playing by the way.

[@evilbumblebee667]

looks like a custom color G5422T or G5420T... you can see the "Electromatic" on the headstock

[@JFK1180]

evilbumblebee667 perhaps. Have not seen that in the electromatic line before

[@evilbumblebee667]

Jaffre it's probably out of their custom shop

[@jamesdeansghost5531]

James Calvin Wilsey would proudly approve of your rendition.

[@adamfunt9342]

sooo chill. I love it! Big up!

[@dave-hiltebrand]

Right on. Thanks, Adam!

[@deejieweejie815]

That is one pretty guitar!! 😎

[@stephenvote1470]

Sensational..tones and looping works well.will use the idea for live..Well doneDave

[@carygoodman2016]

Great job Dave, love your take on this

[@dave-hiltebrand]

Thanks, Cary!

[@promixing7714]

Masterful job Dave and the same can be said for Tallo Filmworks too!!

[@dave-hiltebrand]

Thank you! Yes indeed, Tallo Filmworks did amazing work on this video. I can't wait to collaborate with Josh Tallo again soon. He is masterful!

[@0mik3mik3]

Just added it to favourites. I'd listen to it over and over again. One of these songs/covers that make you shiver and send you so much emotion! This one, for some reason, makes me feel nostalgic :) Great, great work! Keep it up! :)

[@dave-hiltebrand]

Awesome! Thanks so much, Mihai!

[@toddraffensperger4]

I agree totally. one of my favorite songs of all time. this a great inventive way to play it.

[@Harlequin1951]

Superb cover of a great song!

[@dave-hiltebrand]

Thanks for saying!

[@r0L4Nd0d4V1D2]

Superb! Great sound man! Nice playing!

[@DaRkw1ngCS2]

amazeballs

[@dave-hiltebrand]

Ha awesome! Thanks!

[@jimmyRHCP]

How I've only just come across this I don't know. This is too good.

[@dave-hiltebrand]

Thank you, James!

[@arijitdey2978]

Amazing

[@dave-hiltebrand]

Thanks, Arijit!

[@marxfish]

9 years ago? How did I miss this? Very nice!

[@DigitalViperGaming]

This is truly brilliant. I've been watching covers and instructionals of this song all day. But this one really sticks out as being creative. Great use of the looper! Wes

[@dave-hiltebrand]

Much appreciated, Wes!

[@colyntownsend9525]

Lovely feel

[@erickbon]

Perfect here is the way and the difference about a simple guitarist and a greatfull feeling player... Nice cover

[@dave-hiltebrand]

Kind of you to say, Erick! Thanks!

[@magicgary]

Very tastefully done. Nice!

[@dave-hiltebrand]

Thanks, Gary!

[@lubachki]

REALLY NICE!!! GREAT GOB!!!

[@dave-hiltebrand]

Thanks, Lubo!

[@RickDanner]

awesome dave

[@dave-hiltebrand]

Thanks so much, Rick!

[@brianjacobi]

excellent playing. Great technique and emotion. Thanks so much for posting. Brian NZ

[@dave-hiltebrand]

Thanks, Brian! I love this tune.

[@DadeRales]

OMFG found it. Heard this version in another KZbin video. Now I'm here ❤️

[@The_Hi_Life]

Wow, amazing job, That song is intoxicating. Awesome array of effects u have there as well...

[@dave-hiltebrand]

Thanks so much!

[@user-oj2sj8fg6g]

wow,its beautiful song

[@dave-hiltebrand]

Thank you so much!

[@obijuan3004]

beautiful, Bravo.

[@dave-hiltebrand]

Thank you, Cary!

[@tomtroler]

magnificant

[@dave-hiltebrand]

Thank you, Tom!

[@dalecastellez5416]

Beautiful job Bro 😎

[@rcfriscoflyer]

Great Job.

[@carltoncarpenter2785]

So very nice.

[@dave-hiltebrand]

Thanks, Carlton!

[@shanec.6595]

Beautiful job.

[@dave-hiltebrand]

Thanks, Shane!

[@snaldalf]

Hard work... Very nice result!!!

[@dave-hiltebrand]

Thanks so much! This is one of my favorite tunes. A pleasure to play!

[@georgiandme]

Amazing playing there! And nice Gretsch guitar also

[@dave-hiltebrand]

Thank you! A great guitar to play indeed.

[@nujiperez849]

exelente!!!!! lo amé!!

[@dave-hiltebrand]

Thank you, Nuji!

[@1stmounir275]

dude that really amazing ty bro

[@dave-hiltebrand]

Thanks!

[@la_muerte_prgaming405]

Beautiful 😏 amazing job

[@dave-hiltebrand]

Thank you!!

[@smurf100000]

sounds BRIL!!!!

[@dave-hiltebrand]

Thanks, Marvin!

[@geoffreystewart7730]

Fantasico!

[@dave-hiltebrand]

Thanks, Geoffrey!

[@paulkr]

Great job!

[@dave-hiltebrand]

Thanks, Paul!

[@JhullieOficial]

incriiiveeel perfeito

[@dave-hiltebrand]

Thanks so much, Julliane!

[@glenn2362]

Angelic.....

[@dave-hiltebrand]

Thanks, Glenn!

[@ErasmoDiasRJ]

Very good man, It's amazing sound!

[@dave-hiltebrand]

Thanks, Erasmo!

[@brokenlife1263]

YOU'RE SO FRIGGIN GOOD!

[@dave-hiltebrand]

Thanks, Rick!

[@skimplordfoo]

this is great bruh.

[@dave-hiltebrand]

Thanks!

[@paulterrill2523]

Great video. Beautiful Gretsch. It makes me wish mine was white. I love white guitars.

[@TheJahe123]

pretty sure it between white and purple somewhere.

[@etienneszonyi4862]

Très très belle version ! Merci ! Etienne France

[@dave-hiltebrand]

Merci!

[@heidilueck1543]

Thanks for playing at our corporate event today! Chris Isaak has been my favorite solo vocalist since high school.

[@dave-hiltebrand]

+Heidi Lueck Hey Heidi. Sorry for the long delay. Thanks for reaching out here. Enjoyed the event back then. Thanks for watching!

[@ronpoolman1]

Beutiful blissful.

[@dave-hiltebrand]

Blissful. Great word. Thanks so much!

[@TheSHAQUEEL]

felicitaciones eres todo un capo. amo está canción y me encanto como la hiciste.

[@dave-hiltebrand]

Gracias!

[@derekstocker6661]

So very different, nice version.

[@dave-hiltebrand]

Thanks!

[@olegstein1310]

very nice man. good work you ve done. like

[@dave-hiltebrand]

Thanks, Oleg!

[@anissa85]

This is satisfying

[@LonskiBig]

....sophisticated as hell.....

[@dave-hiltebrand]

Thanks, Lonnie!