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My favorite live performance of all time. When I fall out of love with music, I just watch that performance and instantly get chills and a the desire for music comes back.

These two songs are basically masterclasses in how to write perfect pop songs.

😂😂”Dont be afraid to tag that MFer sometimes”

This performance is literally my favorite video on the internet

This has been one of my favorite live performances for years now. The way her and John go back and forth, her singing and him "singing" back with his guitar is such a great live moment.

My favorite phrase in this whole performance is Alicia saying “we’re just vibing”. Hits my musician heart

16:00I I love how immersed you are in the music that you teach "Please welcome, John Mayer".... Mr Palmisano sitting in his studio forgets he's not at the concert and almost claps John onstage too. Love it 👍

She’s got a true, honest, creative soul. It shines through in her music. And John Mayer is equally amazing.

I’ve seen him live many times. But once was right around the Trio/Continuum album. And gravity had become my obsession. Anyway I was at a show at the “starplex pavilion” in DFW. And he went into gravity. And he just killed it. And then he got to “keep me where the light is”. And it was like there were headlights just blaring from behind the stage. It was so epic. I’ll always remember that performance.

1) she is absolutely beautiful 2) this collaboration/song gave me the chills!!!

My favorite part is Alicia's giggle when John starts signing...true joy in music

Yess. I've loved this performance for years. Great video Michael.

One of the best live performance of all time. Sooooo much vibes

This is one of my all-time favorite collabs... two powerhouses of soul from their generation. I think I have listened to this rendition for hours. You did a phenomenal job breaking this down! Thank you as always, Michael!

This is so good. Questlove of The Roots on drums is just making everything so much better!

I, too, fall completely in love with Alicia Keys every single time I watch her live performances, no matter how many times I've seen them

Was singing this to my niece in the kitchen earlier today and got on KZfaq to see this. Love your channel

Man, I can't think of any piece of live music that moves me more than this. Exceptional! Great analysis Michael.

The bassist crushed this🔥🔥

Alicia Keys’ Masterclass on songwriting was more interesting than expected. She’s unbelievably talented vocally and can play a piano with style! They’re a great pairing.

Man Michael, I love your videos, your passion and enthusiasm, for music and teaching. This was a joy to watch.

Man I love how you explain your thought process. Keep up the great work! Earned my sub!!!

I loved seeing you geek out to this because I, too, geek out every time I watch it. Two of the best artists out there and easily one of the best live performances of all time. I will forever envy those who got to experience this live!

While so much of what you said went over my head, it's videos like these, listening to your analysis, that made me become a lifetime Guitargate subscriber. It will take years but I can't wait to fully understand exactly what you're saying. Thank you for making these videos, especially one on one of my fav live performances!

this is when musician get in the zone. you can feel how much they just having fun, dont care about any tempo or trying to be perfect or anything. its just pure fun.

I cant explain it but watching this performance makes my eyes well up and I don't know why. I aint sad, but something about melodies that pretty with people that joyful in what they are doing is emotional to me.

ONE OF THE BEST LIVE PERFORMANCE!!!

I remember being a young kid hearing this play on mtv and just being so impressed by this song. Even though I was a die hard rock fan at that time. It was a guilty pleasure of mine for sure. Definitely wouldn’t have let my friends know I loved this song lol.

You gave me an idea: what would be really cool when you have a guest is to pick one of their live tracks and go through it with them to see what they were thinking in the moment.

I love this show so much.

Great knowledge here. So much to learn and appreciate from this. So much in fact that we all most times forget to watch whats happening on stage behind the leads. If you watch the faces and reactions of the chorus girl, the bassist, the guitar, and the ... orchestrator, dont know what to call him, they all know they are witnessing greatness in the making, and those are the most trusty witnesses of whats going on on stage. What a show.

What I love about Alicia Keys is that, when she sings, you can tell that she means every single word. She’s the truth.

Your videos give literally words to why i have been loving certain songs or performances, without having all this music theory knowledge and understanding exactly why i love them.

Long awaited video. It doesn't get better than this.❤

Yes!!! This is probably my favorite song mash up. Such an amazing performance. Love it

I agree - TREMENDOUS! So much to learn no matter if you play guitar, any other instrument or sing... This performance is a Master Class.

Man, i have heard this song so many times but because of you i have heard this song different again. But not only this. also you brought me a complete diferent perspective on the guitar (i have just bought one). I liked your video so much and now i decided to show it to my dad (he loves music, this song/video and authentic people) we wanna tell you that yo seem to be a very nice, authentic and symphatic person. you really know what you are talking about. you feel seems to feel music on a different dimension. greetings from me and my dad from germany/poland. keep it up

OMG!!!!!! I have been trying to get a reactor to check this out for AGES!!!! It's in my top 5 live performances of all time!! Not sure how this reaction slipped by me, but you just made my Halloween!! Ok, just got done watching it, man It's so nice to see someone appreciate the raw talent those two bring to the table, and shout out to Quest Love, he is such the consummate drummer, rock solid no matter what the occasion! Tell Tyler I said thank you too if he's the one that picked this. What seems like a lifetime ago, I used to play a little, was even in a band for a while and gave lessons for extra money. I think it would be good for my soul to start again, not quite there yet though. Regardless, I always find new appreciation for a song whether it's my first listen or a song near n dear to my heart. Thank you again for all you do!

While the 'theory-speak' language is Spanglish to me, watching u disect n learn it (while showing us) is WAY COOL!!!

Watching this video for so many times for a couple of years now, it is so beautiful to see how much everyone on stage enjoys every single second of greatness, simply amazing an so powerful. Made me cry so many times🥹❤

When John Mayer won the Grammy for “daughters” he broke his award in half and gave it to Alicia keys for this song as he believed she deserved it. He was right

GREAT LESSON! So glad that you finally came to this performance! I listen to this tune every New Year's Eve since it was released on YT. Alway enjoy immersing into music with you~ Thanks for sharing~

i will comment at 16:40 that the minor licks in a major key is something he is definitely still doing.. and doing well/tastefully! watch his recent performance with ed sheeran at foxborough.

literally have had this video as my youtube bookmark just to get to youtube for at least 5 years already.

This is such an amazing performance - I wish to got to see this side of Alicia more often, where she lets loose and lets her amazing talent shine. I love John Mayer, but he is playing second fiddle in this one.

I've been watching this performance at least once a week since it came out. I needed your input on this 100%

Your passion for music is so contagious, I love it!

Top 3 performances I've seen anytime anywhere

You know it's good when Michael is teaching every single phrase.

One of my absolute favorite performances ever. Thanks for going through it!

So glad you did a video of this performance! It’s one of my all time faves.

This is probably the best mash up ever. Her singing gravity. I’m melting. John before the dead. Try some umphreys start with ja junk or all in time.

YEP!!!!!!!!!! She is really great!

You love her dont you! 🙂 I know I do and have for years! This is such an amazing performance!

One of my favorite live performances

As if you were going to give two of the best live performers of the last 20 years anything less than a 10/10 :P They killed this performance. Sad that people nowadays forget there are performers at this level. Love that she reminded him singers run thing at 27 mins as well :)

I don't understand anything he says but I love his enthusiasm!

Im drunk sitting at my couch and I stumble upon this video (I watched the thing like a thousand times) I AM STOKED

dug this performance seen it many times. she is a goddess, john was ok this performance to me. Great vid

OH MAN! This is one of my go to tracks that I use to try and learn! Aside from the fact that Alicia has the most perfect voice, this is a beautiful, beautiful song! Sadly, as a grandpa minor pentatonic kinda guy, I love noodling over this! I normally stick with Em Pentatonic as, well, its what I know! But man, thank you for breaking this down! I have not much of an idea what you are saying with your music theory but thank you! This is going to be one video I will come back to time and time again! And, you have got another subscriber just for featuring Alicia! Thank you!

Great video and reaction. Alicia is a legend, they jammin' that vibe so hard - i love it.

Dont sell yourself short on your bends! They're like everyones voice, all are different but beautiful in their own way!

Hi Michael, here's a tipp for you. Dancer by Idles is an absolute banger with the simplest of riffs you could imagine!

Hey Michael. This performance is all passion. Alicia’s voice has that power to grab your heart. Wow she’s amazing. I’d be terrified to play alongside. Lucky Johns not a shabby player. All the talent set aside for me went missing in the mail and went to John. The timing is sensational. It’s unbelievable. The breathing. Good to hear from you Micheal. Nice tone by the way.

I remember showing this video to ex friends of mine who were like "mmm kay we'll humor you" at first and by the end of it were like "thank you" and would randomly put it on while playing some inane board game. Its stunning musicianship top to bottom.

Would love to hear Ruthie Foster singing “Singing the Blues”

I love this performance

❤❤❤❤❤ I love your tutorial 🎸🎸🎸🎸💯💯

I remember finding Alicia Keys, Jill Scott, and Norah Jones all around the same time I'm just thinking what did I do to deserve this. I echo all of your feelings towards Alicia

I don’t play any instruments, but I could watch this channel if my hair was on fire. So entertaining

This is the song where I finally really “got” diatonic harmony. And the 6-2-5-1. And diminished passing chords. It has all these classic moves in one beautiful, digestible song. Check out James Bay’s cover for another amazing take on this one.

“Don’t be afraid to just tag that mother f’r sometimes” 😂😂

2 awesome songs, singers, and musicians !!❤‍🔥

So Good SO GOOD!! Thank you so much! You really do make me wanna pick up a guitar and , if nothing else, get at least One Note better

You gotta do “I don’t want to go that way” - paper kites Huge fan!

the flow and groove of this for guitar reminds me of always be my baby by mariah carey. that would be great to dive into.

Been waiting on this one!

man alicia keys is just not human

You should do John Mayer trio Wait untill tommorow!

We just up here vibin'

3:17 "that's so hot" BRO IM LAUGHING HAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHA Caught me off guard

"Dont be scared to just tag that mother effer sometimes"- Michael Palmisano

Masterpiece !

Here to support the love of music for all, you in yours and ability to teach, and the rest who understand to some degree the intricacies.

One of the greatest duets I've every seen. And I've little interest in her music. *** Interestingly, I'm working on Franklin's Tower and this analysis helps me understand both. Connections, the beauty of music, but completely unexpected in this case. Great video. Thanks.

please react to yussef dayes - love is the message live from abbey road!

Another great vid Michael! Would LOVE a video from Dire Straits Rockpalast show. Dealer's choice on the song

Came for the guitar lesson, stayed for the life lessons

The tone I drives to get from my amp came from Johns tone in this video. The only thing I could describe it as when I was looking for it was “I want my amp to sound like a pop not a ping” 😂

Michael, best on YT🎉

Thank you for this beautiful analysis, Michael. It must be Alicia's Italian genes 😉🫠😎

The bassplayer🍸👊❤️🍺

Thanks!

Soooooooooo good.

legend

I gotta say this. When you see an artist as great as this. You have to say to all those swifties out there. Taylor who???? That's right. Watch and learn Taylor girl.

My impression has always been that John didn't go for the final call and response phrase not because he couldn't, but because there wasn't space for it and it would've been far too busy had he squeezed it in before the coda

You should check out Eva Cassidy. Seriously!

Love it