The guitar player is Tim Hanseroth. His twin brother Phil is on the bass.

Loved this song at 18. Still loving it at 68.

Sung by Brandy, written by Bernie and Elton, arranged by the Twins. What could probably go wrong? Just great.

You have to watch her perform her song “The Joke”, its incredible!

I love that Michael doesn’t know that this is an Elton John song. Which is why it’s such an amazing composition. This is performed well yes but the song writing is all Elton on the piano.

My very favorite current female artist! Adore her! Definitely go down this rabbit hole! Everything she touches is magical.

If you've never listened to Elton John’s "Madman Across the Water" album front to back, please do yourself a favor!

If you do one thing in your life, it’s see the Brandi Carlile band live. Seriously that good.

Brandi Carlile is sooooo underrated! She is such a POWERHOUSE!

You really have to check out some of the original material her and the twins put together. They are a must see live band and great song writers as well.

I have been a Brandi Carlile fan since she was opening for the Indigo Girls back in 2008. I've seen her live on every tour. I'm seeing her at The Gorge this weekend. Guitar & Bass are covered by the twins, Phil and Tim Hanseroth. The drummer is Chris Powell.

Don’t forget that Bernie Taupin wrote all those incredible lyrics. This was also my intro to Brandi and the twins.

That's a Paul Buckmaster arrangement for sure! What I like about Brandi's version is that she takes the best of the Elton John Madman Across the Water album strings version and combines it with the Mick Ronson guitar version. Incredible performance!

as a huge fan of Brandi and Tim and Phil and yes the whole band...i couldnt stop watching you watch them play...i am so glad they have finally started getting the praise and respect they have deserved for many years...real music...

Reading the comments and seeing others appreciating and being turned on to Brandi and the twins makes my heart so happy! I’ve been obsessed with them!

Brandi and her band are just THE best!

I made the comparison years ago about Brandi doing this song is like a mountain getting hit with a feather and crumbling. She's a monster of talent. They killed this song. Your face at the end when they end the jam and went back to the slow groove.... classic.

Michael, I love your reaction to this incredible rendition of a classic hit. That is the way we did it in the early 70's!! This performance takes me back to the time when bands could just blow you away with the music.

I saw Brandi live last year in Salt Lake before the pandemic broke out. Awesome show, My last live one. Been a long time fan. She's had the same band for as long as I have been listening to her. The bass and guitarist are brothers, twins I believe. Phil and Tim Hanseroth, respectively. They do three part harmonies with Brandi like nobodies business. Tanya Tucker opened the show, who was also fantastic.

It's definitely time for more Brandi Carlile. She's just incredible.

The solo section breakdown. As someone who's currently working through the first two levels on Guitargate, I would've only been moderately impressed by this song. After Michael's breakdown though, when the solo played all the way through, I got sooo pumped up watching/listening to the band's cohesion. I got that live performance energy, wishing I was there to see this set in-person. THANKS MICHAEL FOR MAKING THESE VIDEOS 🙏🙏🙏

There is a completely acoustic version of Brandi performing this all acoustic on the Howard Stern Show -- one of the best acoustic songs I have heard.

Although this version is unbelievably good, it is a clever combination of both Elton John versions. The original widely know version with strings and the lesser known version without strings. The latter has Mick Ronson(David Bowie, Ian Hunter) on guitar. His guitar work is outstanding on it and as always inventive and ahead of its time especially hi s first solo. If you haven't listened to it YOU REALLY MUST in order to fully understand and appreciate this version.

Hey Michael! A lot of people were first introduced to Brandi Carlile by way of Anthony Bourdain! “The Story” was the theme song for his show, “No Reservations”! She also did an EPIC acoustic cover of Hello In There, on Stephen Colbert’s show following the passing of John Prine!! I highly suggest you check out that performance because it will reduce you to RUBBLE in mere seconds! Hands down, the BEST John Prine cover I’ve EVER heard!!!!!!!!

Brandis voice and the yodel she can do is special and absolutely addicting. I stop anytime I hear her voice

Here 3 years later and hope you’ve gotten to experience her and the twins live. They are a phenomenal band.

So happy you did this one! Brandi is amazing. It was so hard to pick just one of her songs. Might want to check out “The Joke” when you get a chance. Thanks Michael!

I just binge watched nearly 5 hours of your videos and I see another one pop up. Yes please.

It's Bernie and Elton writing what do you expect? Freakin amazing cover though!

Michael, you just explained what Mick Ronson was doing on the original 1970 version. Thanks, love this version, your explanation makes it so approachable.

A very credible version of Elton's classic madman. The chaotic dissonance of the guitar solo very nicely covers some of Elton's manic piano work during the break. This was one of my favorite Elton tunes from his early 1970s productive period. Thanks!

Best live show I've ever seen.

From your calling out the chords I am able to get a structure for the piano to play this song. Thank you. Your joy and enthusiasm for the composition and the musicians is palpable. You rock!

"Dying day" is one of my favorite songs of hers!

The lead guitarist is Tim Hanseroth, the bass guitarist is his twin brother, Phil Hanseroth, and their long-time cellist is Josh Neuman. Brandi and The Twins have been playing and writing together since 1999 and, with Josh, form the band's core. Phil is also a fine lead guitarist; their recent live shows feature a "twintro," Phil and Tim playing an introductory dual lead overture to kick off the concerts.

That rhythm section is locked and loaded. Wow! The percussionist is superb.

The Joke is one of her most popular songs but I highly recommend you check out Pride and Joy by them. It’s incredible!

The Les Paul, in the hands of skilled player, is a joy to hear. Entire band is top notch, thanks for sharing.

Her voice and it fits perfectly

this video is amazing!!!!! watching you react to all the parts so viscerally and with such enthusiasm brought a HUGE smile to my face

I saw her live last year, before the pandemic broke out. She is killer. Check out "The Story", that's definitely her most well-known song.

your reactions brighten up my day, i love the way you react to songs, your so genuine, and its insatiable, keep going mate, from the uk.

Hello Michael, This arrangement of this song is based entirely on the original song by Elton John on his 1971 album by the same name. In fact, the strings on this arrangement are also based pretty much exactly on Paul Buckmaster's orchestral arrangement on the original album. You may also like Davey Johnstone's acoustic guitar arrangement on the original album. The entire "Madman Across The Water" album is fantastic and probably my favorite album by Elton John check it out!

Not the solo you were expecting? Killer.

My goal as a guitar player is to one day understand what he’s actually talking about in these videos 😂😂

This lead is straight from the Elton John original version of this song. Maybe some improv, but largely the feel of the original.

Okay okay, been watching off and on for a while. You went through some of my favorites, but this new band got me. Subbed

Brandi Carlisle, Sturgill Simpson and John Prine played his song “Speed of the Sound of Loneliness” You should check it out

Her Chris Cornell tribute concert performance was great... not many people could do Chris justice

Brandi is a great artist. I last saw her at New Orleans Jazz Fest and she nailed her performance. You should listen to her Led Zeppelin covers, they are mind blowing amazing. Well actually everything she sings is fantastic. Her band is great too, the guitar and bass player are brothers and amazing players. Thanks for the video Michael.

I found her MadMan Across the Water maybe a month ago. Holy Smoking Crazy Good!!!

That performance is fantastic - one of my favorites.

Besides all the incredible original work of Brandi Carlile and the twins...they are masters of some of the best covers known to exist! Talk about a rabbit hole...

Guitar: Tim Hanseroth Bass: Phil Hanseroth Drums: Chris Powell Cello: Josh Neumann

Your reaction to this was the most awesome thing. The guitar player in Tim Hanseroth and his twin brother Phil is on bass. Chris Powell on drums.

Incredible performance

I really like the format on this one of giving me a good head start at learning this song. I have not heard of her either so it was funny that someone told you it was like not hearing about Jason Isbell because a friend just told me about him a few months ago and I have since listened to every tune he ever wrote and learned quite a few of his songs. He is incredible. You have a fantastic site here and your mastery of theory and guitar skills are amazing. Thanks Michael.

Thanks for making these man!

One of the most underrated Elton John’s song. I love Brandi interpretation though.

Great enthusiastic support for sharing your views on cord’s Brandi plays along with the other’s in the sync in the band. “😊”

Since you like romantic songs (a la cover me up by Jason Isbell) look at The Story by Brandi Carlile - her best known song other than the new album

Check out both versions of this tune on the Elton John reissue. The original recording that was released on the album Madman Across the Water featured the guitar work of Chris Spedding and the unreleased version that was on the reissue featured Mick Ronson. Michael, if you have never heard this masterpiece album from 1971 you owe it to yourself to hear it. Surely you know Levon and Tiny Dancer??

The Hanseroth twins have been with Brandi Carlile since very early in her career, and the three are co-equal owners of the band.

Brandi is truly amazing. on my outlaw country tour i'm going on this summer and fall

loved this video!! Wow you're such a good guitarist omg

You should definitely check out this song done on ‘Live in Australia’, Elton John. Great album!

The Joke at the Grammy’s is the best.

F'ING AMAZING! Blew my socks right off and straight into the hamper!

Brandi is so good

There is an incredible performance with her and lucius singing dusty trails live

Brandi Carlisle is a powerhouse live... I enjoy your breakdowns of songs and theory that unveils the “magic” of the sounds I love... and for that I say thank you! Also, your face Robert DeNiro’d at 8:46 when you were diggin the groove... 🤘🏼🤘🏼🤘🏼

You’re right, they always listen for what the room as to offer and give the space exactly what it needs

Dude! This is epic!

Wow!! Amazing.

More Brandi Carlile on this channel please!!

That’s Chris Powell on the drums… how badass is he?! Dave Cobb’s fave drummer 🤘🤘

Your reactions are funny. Yeah, she is amazing. I saw them in Austin at ACL like 12 years ago and fell in love.

I have been in love with her for the past 20 years man

Great Elton John tune! Think I caught an equally killer version of Brandi playing this on Austin City Limits a year or two back. Bruce Hornsby has a great version on the "Two Rooms" Elton John / Bernie Taupin tribute album.

this is an elton john song. title of his album as well.

Haven't even listened yet, but you had me at "Brandi Carlile singing Elton John". Thumbs up, now relax and bliss out. So, now that I've listened, yes, it's frigging brilliant. But mad propz must go to the O.G. string arranger, Paul Buckmaster, who arranged the strings for Elton John's "Madman Across The Water" album (which is the first album I ever bought - I had good taste). Brandi and team deliver a faithful, and passionate reading very close to the original. But it's like playing Sgt Pepper (or Beethoven) - it's okay to play the original and just put your own seasoning on it, rather than try to do something completely different. Thank you so much for sharing and for adding your appreciation and passion to viewing it.

This hands-down my new favorite channel.

The Hanseroth Twins. Get to know them then love them.

Bad ass band!!! Great musicians, great arrangement, great parts and writing. Great video!

I had never heard Brandi Carlile's version of this song. Thank you for sharing!

Best small room in Philadelphia. Miss going to shows there. Hell, everywhere else too but soon enough I hope....

Behoove is not a word often in use-but yes, what a rich arrangement and powerful voice

You are hearing Tim Hanseroth lead and his brother Phil the base guitarist . They are the best band in my book.

Aw, Brandi was the last show I saw before the lockdowns started, almost a year ago, now. Her stage setup usually doesn't involve a drummer or keyboard player; it's just her and the Hanseroth twins, who handle all the percussion on their stomp boxes. Somehow, that's more than enough to fill a 5,000-seat musical theater. Show was amazing, and I can't wait to get back out there.

I don’t play guitar but I love sitting through these videos!

Seeing brandi carlile live is life changing.

Thanks!

Came back to watch again. 😆

This is my new favorite channel.

Your amp always sounds great on your electric REACTS: videos! Is this the PRS MT15? Great instruction/instructor!!!

You should check out "Angelina" by The Other Favorites. You made a video about them before and that is one of their tastiest pieces

Mike, the bass player is the same guy on Highwomen with the box beat and fancy sneakers.

god DAMN. i think i found a new rabbit hole to go down

watch her everything she is a great artist!

Elton John! She does it justice.