Spokey Dokey - Cowboy Bebop harmonica cover

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9 жыл бұрын

Spokey Dokey by The Seatbelts from the anime Cowboy Bebop covered by Max Körlinge
Played on a Hohner Marine Band in D-
Marine bands have an iconic sound, but I have adjusted this harmonica quite heavily myself, replacing nails with screws, opening up the back, embossing the reed plates, etc. For playing out-of-the-box, I would recommend using a Suzuki Manji in D.
As I mentioned in a previous video on Diggin my Potato, the harmonica songs in Cowboy Bebop made me start playing the harp, and covering them has always been a goal of mine. Spokey Dokey's intro is really tough to play and the player plays with so much feeling it's crazy. I've done my best and here's my version without guitar backing, in some places like the original and in some places less so (the ending most of all). I hope you enjoy it nontheless!

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@octavidedanielbisbe1490 6 жыл бұрын

how many are we that we started playing for Cowboy bebop' I'm relief of not being the only one

@lilspyke974 5 жыл бұрын

BTW which harmonica we have to buy to play this ?

@T2KDobleka 5 жыл бұрын

@@lilspyke974 look at description mr. Spiegel

@mao5041 3 жыл бұрын

mine arrived today ;)

@tortugazull 3 жыл бұрын

Mee lol

@zhwzh_ 3 жыл бұрын

Same here

@yuukinae2494 Жыл бұрын

This Chad is still reading comments years later. What a legend thanks for the cover bro

@fongie Жыл бұрын

Thank you! =) It always makes me happy when I get a notification that someones commented on one of my videos

@yuukinae2494 Жыл бұрын

Of course man you’re amazing!

@mattexp 7 жыл бұрын

See ya Space Cowboy....

@guimagsantos 5 жыл бұрын

I was gonna write the same thing..

@Joel-bh5xd 4 жыл бұрын

This was really really good, it gave me goosebumps, the really cool kind of goosebumps.

@fongie 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you!! =)

@user-gi7ky1rf4i 5 жыл бұрын

This was the cover that got me into harmonica. Fantastic work dude!

@fongie 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! That means a lot

@Malaeus 2 жыл бұрын

Years later. Still one of the best covers on YT.

@comandantethorn9929 2 жыл бұрын

when the main melody kicked in i could hear the guitar strumms clearly even tho it wasnt there

@craddy96 Жыл бұрын

I keep coming back to this, you literally beyond nailed it

@fongie Жыл бұрын

Thank you! =) So nice of you to say!

@thatsnozaku4515 5 жыл бұрын

Just a humble bounty hunter ma'am.

@Lyka_41 2 жыл бұрын

Damn now i wanna buy an harmonica

@fongie 2 жыл бұрын

Do it!

@Utubeuser000 Жыл бұрын

Don't let your dreams be dreams. 7 months ago, you said tomorrow. So just DO IT! Make your dreams come true!

@eloitsreno 15 күн бұрын

This might be my 7th video covering this song that I've watched, and I'll forever be fascinated by how everyone adds their own touch and style to the song, making it recognizable but at the same time a different piece. Different enough to be able to enjoy Spokey Dokey as if it was the first time again. Thank you for this!

@wusangfu 8 жыл бұрын

Bro, that was bad ass. You're awesome.

@boombapflambop 7 жыл бұрын

just awesome man, very nice!

@Longknife 9 жыл бұрын

Beautiful. Simply beautiful.

@-juckjuck 6 жыл бұрын

impressive...!! perfect cover!!

@CAPSOUL8 12 күн бұрын

Absolutely shredded this my man

@meurise 3 жыл бұрын

just PREFECT 10/10 A class S+++ lesson

@jamiroyoh9716 5 жыл бұрын

3 years now, and it's still amazing!

@vamovencer Жыл бұрын

Seven now

@Meow-zr5kc 7 ай бұрын

@@vamovencer Eight now

@craddy96 2 жыл бұрын

This is beyond amazing, so good

@fongie 2 жыл бұрын

Wow, thanks! =)

@danielbencomo6562 4 ай бұрын

This was fantastic. Thank you so much

@2asir255 2 жыл бұрын

Just what I needed. Thanks man.

@Jokki_coffee 2 ай бұрын

Yes, I'm watching Cowboy Bebop for the first time and now I'm here. You are a legend

@jonmorrisskates 5 жыл бұрын

Breathtaking man, absolutely amazing.

@fongie 5 жыл бұрын

Wow thank you very much!

@williamgrivicich302 9 жыл бұрын

Very good man, keep up being awesome!

@RangeMaster1050 5 жыл бұрын

Bravo! Thank you.

@samooth4853 Жыл бұрын

I was thinking this song IS not playable, this cover is excellent! Ty

@Foxbain 6 жыл бұрын

PERFEITO!!!!

@JulyDaGuy Жыл бұрын

Holy shit that was insane bro great job!

@andreyfrantov1 6 жыл бұрын

"As I mentioned in a previous video on Diggin my Potato, the harmonica songs in Cowboy Bebop made me start playing the harp" Same for me.:) But I am just starting. Awesome soundtrack and great playing. Glad that you made it so far.

@justshrimping742 3 жыл бұрын

How is your progress mah dude

@andreyfrantov1 3 жыл бұрын

@@justshrimping742 Hey! I am pretty happy with my overall harmonica progress, but I didn't get to learning this song yet.)

@justshrimping742 3 жыл бұрын

@@andreyfrantov1 you got this brother. You could attain everything thru effort. I believe in you...

@agaagata84 2 жыл бұрын

Wow! Great cover!!

@MINTYFRESH650 Жыл бұрын

Very good btw! Much respect brotha

@rioli.6503 5 ай бұрын

I feel you bro.

@andr1984 4 жыл бұрын

SO damn good!

@fongie 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you!! =)

@chablemon 3 жыл бұрын

Just amazing

@fongie 3 жыл бұрын

thank you! =)

@LanolinTV Жыл бұрын

Incredible cover. Nothing comes close.

@cavalettibnu3488 2 жыл бұрын

DAMN! sooooooo good!

@MrStreetninja007 6 жыл бұрын

Love it

@seppuku.wavvvv Жыл бұрын

This is reality awesome ❤️

@fongie Жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot =)

@michaeldias4509 8 жыл бұрын

I saw this and just had to sign in to comment, this is an incredible cover, amazing job! Would you know where I could find tabs to learn how to play this?

@yurimarim4593 2 жыл бұрын

Amazing dude!

@fongie 2 жыл бұрын

thank you!

@KinaarOzeat 4 жыл бұрын

O cara é brabo

@arielvicentemartins8582 2 жыл бұрын

Sim

@phantom6975 3 ай бұрын

Casi 10 años, este tipo ya debe de haber pasado a mejor vida. :(

@liamacosta2879 10 ай бұрын

wooow, great

@Hambone117 2 жыл бұрын

This is fckn sick gah damn that sounds good 👍🏼

@user-qsIoLpzujHimn 22 күн бұрын

정말 환상적입니다.

@GustavoRM2380 7 жыл бұрын

genius

@DMT4Dinner Ай бұрын

Nice

@LordZzeraPersonalGamer 4 жыл бұрын

Parabens!!

@LiftYagami 2 жыл бұрын

Your technique makes it look cool

@shavono8402 6 жыл бұрын

Wow.

@martinbriones1866 4 жыл бұрын

wow...

@Angelo2265 Жыл бұрын

I love you!

@svartihelgar3078 6 жыл бұрын

Нравится мне эта мелодия, как и оригинал.

@996dog Жыл бұрын

2023 and fongie is still the best.

@lorenzobassotto6598 7 жыл бұрын

can you do a tutorial please? :D

@alienperspective8091 3 жыл бұрын

give up . Kiding, no give up, joking

@_jmv 3 жыл бұрын

Ask again maybe he’ll answer this time

@jeevin03 6 жыл бұрын

Anyone know how long it'll take for someone just starting up to play to this level ? I'm asking just so that I can set a goal .

@rafaelmendes5180 3 жыл бұрын

Don't rush, cowboy. Still chugging there?

@bustinacupp7440 2 жыл бұрын

You're going to carry that weight

@cubirk 2 жыл бұрын

1 or 2 years if you practice every week if not 3 or 4

@boogie8586 2 жыл бұрын

@@cubirk that honestly doesn't seem bad at all

@lalitthapa101 2 жыл бұрын

@@cubirk which key harmonica is best for beginners?

@jamescampbell9980 Жыл бұрын

wow, great fking cover dude!

@fongie Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@OqtayQafarov 5 ай бұрын

Очень хорошо

@eduardodosreis5440 Ай бұрын

Excelent cover, dude! any tips to learn how to bend notes? been trying for a couple of months now...

@FunnyValentine 4 жыл бұрын

Respekt bro

@tonkdumbledonk 2 жыл бұрын

Hey I know this is an old video but I'm hopinh someone can help me out, I'm having trouble getting the full bend on the 3 draw. I can get half but the only way I can manage to get the full bend is if I do the tilt bend thing and the note quality for me at least is much lower than what I'm hearing. I'm a beginner so thanks if anyone takes the time to help me out! (I know generally how to bend and I can get other bends but the full bend 3 draw is giving me trouble!)

@fongie 2 жыл бұрын

Hi! The full 3 draw bend is difficult to get down to and even more difficult to get in tune. I still practice it. I think its normal for a beginner to find it difficult, I certainly did too. My tip is to keep trying and dont give up, sorry not to be more specific. And enjoy playing some blues with your half step 3 bend that you already can play :)

@acidset 9 ай бұрын

Great job man! I might have to get an harmonica in the future just to play this. So you reccomend a Suzuki Manji (M-20) diatonic harmonica in D, right?

@bibasshrestha9777 Жыл бұрын

ordered myself a harmonica today. Let's see how it goes

@fongie Жыл бұрын

Have fun!

@tanomozzafiato5449 8 жыл бұрын

Very good work man, it's possible tabs? please help me! :)

@index.c813 8 ай бұрын

凄ぇ…！

@forgonidon931 2 жыл бұрын

Just picked up harmonica for the same reason, this song seems impossible for me to play at the moment, but dammit imma try

@fongie 2 жыл бұрын

Good luck, you can do it! Digging my potato is easier to start with, if you want to learn both.

@michaellessel5532 2 жыл бұрын

Amazing stuff man! How long did it take you to get the throat vibrato technique down?

@fongie 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! It's difficult to say, it was some time ago. But I think you can get started quite quickly to get the "sound cutting off and coming on" sound using your throat - a week perhaps. After that it's a matter of being able to control your throat to give you the right amount of vibrato you want at the moment, more heavy or more soft, how quick it is, etc. and that's something you build over time. At the time of this video I had played for 5-6 years or so. I would encourage anyone to start working on vibrato pretty much as soon as they can play single notes though, because in my opinion vibrato really makes the difference when it comes to expressiveness and feeling in harmonica playing

@martinkruhl6390 3 жыл бұрын

finger gun... BANG!

@truthlight2816 3 жыл бұрын

See you space cowboy!

@ginostrings 3 жыл бұрын

Great job!! Audio is grounded though. still well done

@alone_stand-tj 3 жыл бұрын

멋있다...

@daviddunaif7544 2 жыл бұрын

Dode what key is it and I apologize if I dont know keys what type of harmonica you used in this video c right? So sick I mess around with harmonica but I'd love to learn how to make those sounds I know how to bend a note but God daymn

@alexanderyeara8809 6 жыл бұрын

How did you learn how to play the Harmonica like this? I'd like to learn. Great cover by the way!

@fongie 6 жыл бұрын

Hi, thank you! I bought a harmonica and searched the web for all sorts of material on how to play, and then sat by the computer playing and practicing, a lot. I think I learned the most from Adam Gussow and Jason Riccis videos here on youtube. The most important techniques to learn at first, in my opinion, are being able to hit clear single notes, and bending notes. Once you know these fairly well, you can learn the blues scale in 2nd position, and suddenly you can make a lot of good music and have a lot of fun with only these tools, while continuing to learn other techniques at the same time.

@alexanderyeara8809 6 жыл бұрын

fongie Excellent! Thank you for your reply!

@lilspyke974 5 жыл бұрын

@@fongie Which harmonica do I need to buy to play this ?

@fongie 5 жыл бұрын

@@lilspyke974 Hi! You need a diatonic harmonica in D

@lilspyke974 5 жыл бұрын

@@fongie can i play it with MS BLUES HARP 10 Holes D ?

@alvarooliva7109 Жыл бұрын

What harmonica is that specifically? i want to start learning it!

@17aga1n 3 жыл бұрын

If there is a chance can you cover "Outlaw Star Soundtrack - Breeze"

@fongie 3 жыл бұрын

hi thank you for the suggestion! I hadn't heard it before, but it sounds cool and not too difficult. I will think about it! =)

@17aga1n 3 жыл бұрын

@@fongie Thank you, what Key Harmonica is this in do you know?

@fongie 3 жыл бұрын

@@17aga1n Which one? Spokey dokey is in they of A (on a D harmonica), the OST you linked (Breeze) seems to be played in key of E on an A harmonica when I tried it =)

@hanzoc2824 7 жыл бұрын

Tabs please

@Hesric 29 күн бұрын

I want to learn how to play like this. How did you learn to play?

@fmjmedia22 3 жыл бұрын

I bought a harmonica just to learn this

@fongie 3 жыл бұрын

How is it going?

@truthlight2816 3 жыл бұрын

Me also today.

@akemdam9824 Жыл бұрын

No way thats your first song xD you got a long way brother