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Billy has a way of picking the most haunting semi-tones in his parts, absolute mood builders. A humble genius, in my opinion.

This guy is a genius. I love Tool, but Billy and Maynard are such a great combo.

I remember when this was released (circa 2000). Who remembers Paz Lenchantin on bass?

I always liked that spot in the music video when the bassist ties her hair up right on beat. Dunno why that's so damn cool to me.

One of the greatest songs ever, perfectly engineered, love it

This man is a genius, not to mention that his singing is amazing! 🙌🏼😉

6:46 I've _always_ thought that was THE coolest part of an already entirely cool song. I love the subtle dissonance in that little section. Something really menacing yet sexy about it....

He claims he is not being a good teacher, yet shows and explains everything in simple and understandable terms!!! Awesome!!!

Judith is one of their most beautiful songs, but for me nothing beats the riff of "The Package", so damn heavy!

Notice the headstock right above the nut is totally wrecked. Trent Reznor smashed it when Billy was his tech, so he glued it back on and has been using it ever since.

Billy makes it look effortless. A brilliant artist.

Amazing how in a single song he put so much creativity in those guitar parts. From the pedal used to increase feedback, to the alternate use of the two pickups or the very cool section when he use the tone knob or a different univibe sound...AMAZING!

He’s an epic player and has a beautiful voice! Him and Maynard vocalize beautifully 👍🏼💚

I love his echoey tone, there is always a melodic middle eastern vibe to his music

I learned nothing, I was too mesmerized by his playing. Wish I could learn and play even a bit like him one day!

A big thank you to Billy Howerdel, who graciously took his time and cast off the insecurities that many of the greatest guitarists have, to show us this really fantastic and inspirational song that kept me grooving down the street while I was living and working in Den Haag , Holland, so very far from my family and friends. That entire album really set the atmosphere for me in that time period between 1999 and 2001, and I'll never forget those years.

That Slide pickup and flick is priceless.

The world needs to understand the genius that Billy is

With an excitement energy of a live show, it’s so interesting that they can keep their focus to play the right chords

I wish he would do more of these. I like how he just gets to the point instead of breaking down every simple step. Makes it faster and easier to learn watching him just play. He’s a badass and it inspires me 🤘🏻

i love how freakin honest Billy is about the recording or his playing lol

One of my all time favorite songs.

Best thing I've seen on KZfaq just about ever.

Billy you are a guitar players teacher. Love how he says what's played live; Versus, what's on the recording. Awesome!"

I'm addicted to this song i just can't stop listening

You know you’re getting old when songs you listened to as a kid start becoming lessons.

I would LOVE to see a breakdown like this of their song The Hollow. The harmony during the chorus is just unreal. SO captivating....starting with that kinda twinkly descending motif, followed by these chiming long notes that give the whole thing an almost shoegaze tone....like if My Bloody Valentine wrote an alternative rock/metal tune....

I've always had a much higher appreciation for creativity and emotional strength in musicianship than technical proficiency and speed, although B.H. is clearly a very skilled player. Keep in mind he's more of a tech than a virtuoso, and it shows with his brilliant tones and effects choices.

Unbelievable. Mer De Noms will forever be one of the best albums in the WORLD ! I still marvel at my two Mer De Noms (original) T-shirts that are brand new that I have in my collection. Billy Howerdel is one of the best artists in the world (cause he and maynard wrote it) and its also not about people, its about ART only !!!!!

One of the best rock songs of ALL TIME, masterpiece.

So awesome. This sound was so huge during its time. Great to have this retrospective.

Seriously one of their best songs! The riff,the vocals, the whole fuckin' enchilada is what hooked me. The bass player Paz..., HOT!! Can't wait for something new!! ;)

I'm not a guitar player so I have no idea of what he's on about technically, but the tone he is getting....Jesus, it sounds great.

Ha I always thought this was one the best “modern rock” song of all time.

... and that's the coolest thing you'll see today.

My favorite guitarist and favorite style and sound.

Best song ever. Named my kid after it.

Thanks for this PG. One of the best songs EVER! Billy's awesome

I could listen to the first 30 seconds of this all day.

Chills every time. My favourite song ever since I first heard it.

This has to be my favorite song with a great message!

this sound is unmatchable

This entire album was genius! I've listened to it extensively! Thank you very much for sharing with us!

ONE of my favorite songs. I enjoy this song and everything about it from beginning to end.

I dont even play the guitar, but shits fascinating

Just saw APC in Nov and they were f-ing sublime. I've seen hundreds (maybe thousands) of bands perform live and they def stand among the best

Such wonderful tones, think I will play this on repeat for couple of hours...

I used to play the APC music video dvds at college keg parties across 3 floors during peak attendance, some of the best parties of my life. Love this track and a dozen songs from a perfect circle. Thank you for these videos!!!

Merry Christmas. Thanks Billy. Amazing. Thanks premiere guitar you are ok too....🎄🤟🏻

DO MORE OF THESE! So cool to see the actual musicians of great songs teaching them to you.

Great video of the parts! Great tones! Love this band. Saw them live recently in Nashville...one of the BEST live shows I've seen. The FOH guys were AWESOME. Sounded so great out front. Thank you Billy!!

I wonder how many slides he has broken this way! Look at 8:46 hehehe. So anyway this is pretty cool! Watching the exact riffs played by Billy Howerdel! Exactly what I needed to see.

Now do it with all the discography

I wake up and feed my brain the licks of this song for breakfast!! Thanks for posting this video glad to see it visually

Saw them 2 months ago in Orlando and they were amazing ! Sounded like it was a CD , so loud and crystal clear !

Awesome, I love the slide fling off..🤪

More of these please

This is amazing. One of my favorite songs ever.

Just witnessed APC recently at the honda center. This song really through me for a loop but i loved it immensely. Miss paz.. But adore Billy just as much. Billy really rocked it that night 💚

Very cool thing to wake up to

What are you doing guys as artists it's very hard. You're an example for every other artists.

That's the coolest video I've seen in forever dude.

I love these !! So cool to see the actual riff writers showing you how to play their songs !!

Love Billy! Saw them in Atl for the first APC tour and they were spot on. Seems like that necks been snapped and glued back on. Looks all Fd up past the nut. I wouldnt doubt it being its common on LPs especially if ur a touring pro musician.

That riff, that tone sa-weet. The riff sounds great even at low volumes!

whoah this was freaking phenomenal! thank you so much for this!

2:52 gets me everytime.

The most attractive probation officer I ever had was named Judith.

Thank you Billy! Sounds great even playing it just like this!

Amazing, thanks for spending your time to show us!

He sounds like hes playing from outerspace when he uses the slide

Sloppy players who write > tight players who can't. Actually, having one of each in a band is best.

I'd love to see more of these for more artists and would for sure watch them.

The gentle and effortless technique shows how much respect he has for his instrument

Now for the love of god do The Outsider. That's song is so tricky and I know he switches between two different guitars.

I'm still baffled as how does he has like, a very normal deep voice while being himself, but whenever he sings he transforms into an angel protruding some serious heavenly chants. I swear he only misses the halo. Anyways, great playthrough. Thanks for uploading this for us, happy holidays!

One of the best song writers/producers. Amazing sounds I crave.

This is great! Love it, thanks for posting it

That's a beautiful Les Paul

pretty cool. we need some Corgan, Cantrell, McCready, Thayil

wow ... my heart has butterflies... this is intense ... 💙 much respect

He did do it all for us ! He does allows things to happen to make us think and search and discuss!

My only question is does he buy glass guitar slides by the case or what, the way he just flings them off his finger like that took me by surprise.

This is so damn good it hurrts. This is the kinda stuff I DREAMED about when I was learning guitar for the first time way back in the day 🥰

Incredible playing.

Phenomenal composition and creativity

I would love any rapper or pop singer try and explain a guitar riff like this guy does. He is the definition of a "musician" and not a "rock star". A guy who studied his craft for the purpose of making great music; not trying to bang road whores or play on the radio. Well done my friend!

I wonder how many slides get broken and lost. LOL

One of the all time great songs

I greatly appreciate this video and for Billy to perform it.

This dude is a computerized version of what it is like to be a perfect guitar player.

how well play the guitar the guy of brazzers

You rock bro! So cool that you are sharing.

I loved this song as a pre teen, and still love it to this day 💯

18 years ago... well I guess I'm getting older...

Ha! Told ya it's double stopped Mr beato 👍

You’re such an inspiration for the ways I wish my life was...

The song of flying slides... Love the video, Thanks

I kept thinking, "Damn, this guy looks a lot like Billy Howerdel! How fitting that he's playing Judi...oh shit! It IS Billy Howerdel! That explains so much." Who better to learn the riffs from, than the man who created them?