So, what I’m trying to do is explain why it works. That’s best done by discussing chord and note relationships... regardless of the soloing approach. Key centered soloing means that the tonic scale is always the tonal center. Chord scale soloing is when your literally change scales for each chord. Very different sound... kinda like each chord it’s it’s own island. Then there’s chord tone soloing, which borrows from both. Jerry’s first solo in 89 is a great example of Chord tone soloing, and his second solo is more like the key centered soloing you hear on the album. Neither is right, wrong, better or worse.... in fact it’s quite the opposite... the best players go back and forth quite frequently, and it’s in the mix that you develop your own comfort and sound.

@@Guitargate i feel like i owe you money after reading that reply

@@Guitargate I have had a hard time picturing the difference for a good long while, so thank you for putting it into such understandable terms. I still haven't got my finger down on chord centered soloing, but reading this reply really helps me to navigate it all. Thanks, Michael, you angel!!!

i guess it's kinda randomly asking but does anyone know of a good site to stream newly released tv shows online?

@Ramon Bradley lately I have been using Flixzone. Just search on google for it =)

I didn't know he played everything but the drums on that album! I thought the rest of the band backed him just like they did when Bobby recorded Ace! Totally looking into this now. Fascinating!!! I swear I learn something spectacular (in some fashion) about the dead, nearly every day. lol

PLAY YER DERN GUITAR BOY

​@@EatPsychedelicsAye aye, Captain! Running scales as we type!

Yup. Cornell 77.

He said he studied Dick Picks 29 Fox Theater May 1977 the most when preparing for Dead and Co

I tend to agree with that thought. Not only stylistically is John channeling '76 and '77 but also John's tone which is ultra-clean most of the time. Jerry's cleanest tones are probably from that era. '74 was too obviously, but Jerry had a much different and "airier" tone in '74 because of the "Wall of Sound" system the band was playing through...so yeah, with John, the 1976 and 1977 period hits home with me too. Good call. I wonder what John's favorite era of Dead music is from? I'm sure I read some of his interviews about that topic, but I can't seem to remember at the moment...

I wish Phil had played in the '80s and '90s as he did in the '70s. He overplayed on Deal in the '80s and '90s, helping to detract from Jerry's lead. Same with Brent, too. Always loved the cleaner sound of '70s Deal.

thats because bobby partly showed him the tune influenced

Awesome Michael , I've been waiting for this!!!

I cant believe you referred to Mayer as a master. Sad times.

Fantastic!

So I love Mayer and know of the Dead but havent gotten properly hooked yet.. I know I know.. So I was wondering, which album should I buy and put on repeat for a while if I wanted to immerse myself with their best material in order to get bitten by that bug?! Thanks! Great video as usual! 🤟

I can't, I suck too much...:-(

Thanks Nick. LOVE IT!

Yep , that made me grin pretty big!

Ur basically what I see myself doing in the future but prolly mostly floyd haha

@@shcottam Right on , I cover mostly the Syd Barrett thru The Wall era. I'll try anything, usually the weirder the better LOL! Have fun , PEACE! 🐉💀👽🎸🎶🎵🍄🧠🛸🌌

He's a star in general, he could probably act, he's really funny, massively talented. He picks up styles like crazy must have amazing ear!!! He's just a force lol so funny and is he 6'5 or something he's huge

If john mayers your shaman is the mall your church

@@jam3407 Lenny breau is my shaman just giving props: ). I'm Django, Jimmy Rosenberg, Joe pass, bill frisell fan first. Mayer can play thpugh

@@jam3407 lemme guess, you're butt hurt that he runs circles around Trey in the Jerry role.

Personally I don’t enjoy his playing or singing with Dead & Co. I do really like his playing and singing with Pino in that Trio

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Thanks man. I really appreciate it!!

Much appreciated Luke :)

The one with the horns? One of my favorites next to winterland 74

Eyes! Yes please, yes, yes YES!

@@kyleboehner5919 Branford Marsalis on sax.

Best song to put on first thing in the morning

YES Do this please!

Glad we can do it together !

Totally agreed. To me, even without the subject matter, it just SOUNDS like music from a casino 50 years ago. The 7th chords really help nailing that I think.

Exactly! I think it was Marty Schwartz who referred to it as a ragtime feel.

I get the old time feel also. I think it's because of the shuffle rhythm and the dominant chord functions which are the C#7 and F#7 which are not part of the chords derived from the key, also there's the D#dim7. Is there any other rock band that uses the shuffle rhythm as much as the Dead?

Rory McClellan thank you so much!!

You got it brother. Thx!

ClueSign hahaha me too man. I’ve never played guitar a day in my life but I find these videos absolutely fascinating. Especially the Dead videos.

yes

Yes sir :)

You got to learn it and forget it!

100%

Jerry didnt put in any though into it. John forsure took time to study each song because Jerry has an unorthodox sound and style. All those licks John played played were Jerry inspired. Shit, even John's singing is based off of SRV.

Wasn't Jerry a guitar teacher? I'm sure he put thought into it. But I agree it probably wasn't to this degree.

@@jerry-st7rc he practiced so much so when he performed he didnt have to think about it. he definitely put a lot of thought into playing music

They were all geniuses who could learn and retain theory and remember progressions, changes and lyrics.

I play. I can play anything. I play with Weir and Leshs rythym section from Further and Ratdog. Members of Primus. And no. Mayer is not a master. He Is a Berklee Music school grad capable of weak imitations of actual greatness. He does not come close to it himself.

@@Illumignostic Actually, he isn't a Berklee grad. He went to Berklee, but Tomo Fujita urged him to leave school early and pursue his music career. That being said, I can tell that you obviously have not done your research and your opinion is probably based solely on personal preference, which means it is biased. Have a nice day.

@@joojoosasa Matt said "have a nice day" but I don't think he actually meant it. I think that was just Matt's way of ending the conversation. I honestly don't think Matt cares about what kind of day you had. Correct me if I'm wrong but if I called Matt and said "oh by the way, that person from KZfaq had a very nice day" Matt would be like "I don't care, how'd you get this number" and then I'd be like "take it easy Matt, have a nice day". Except when I said "have a nice day" I'd actually mean it. There are some real differences between Matt and I. Of course another exception here would be if Matt was telling the other person what to do with their life. That's more of a game of "one-ups-manship". An attempt to assert dominance if you will. One can arrive at this point by not having a good day themselves. You see, if one has had a bad day they can get a little willy-nilly with their demands. You know "get off my lawn", "turn that paint down", "have a nice day". Things have gotten out of control at this point. I reccomend a brief period of self reflection and 1-9 slices of pizza. I hope this helps clear up any confusion. Have a nice day!!!(or dont, I don't care).

@@DanButcher303 Nope, I really meant it. I've been told that my sincerity and sarcasm can be mixed up sometimes and that I'm a little difficult to read 🤔😂

@@joojoosasa I see you've had either 1) A brief period of self reflection or 2) 1-9 pieces of pizza. Congrats!!! Have a nice day