The Beatles Taxman LESSON by Mike Pachelli

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Mike Pachelli

Күн бұрын

Here's a lesson George Harrison's rhythm & fills parts plus Paul McCartney's fiery solo in "Taxman."

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@brent3760 Жыл бұрын

I dont know if we will ever see a group this talented make music together ever again. Simply the best ever!

@lewisgreen2957 9 ай бұрын

Odd thing was they were getting even better when they split! Incredible

@vicbertfartingclack4559 2 жыл бұрын

Although not discussed here, a big shout out for Paul’s bass part … which is beyond brilliant on this track. One of my all time fav Beatles songs. Also, I’ve heard many a guitarist on KZfaq try to nail Paul’s solo - but Mike truly does it here, imo.

@WyrdNet 2 жыл бұрын

A much-imitated lick, e.g. Herman's Hermits "Moonshine Man".

@ManchesterBlackSheep 2 жыл бұрын

@@WyrdNet Start by the Jam.

@CambridgeEducatedMan 11 ай бұрын

Mike, you are a Maestro... And precisely nothing less!!!

@jamesdrynan 2 жыл бұрын

I was fifteen when " Revolver " was released in Canada. It's hard to imagine now what we all thought of this new direction the Beatles were taking. Following " Taxman, " my first exposure to hearing " Eleanor Rigby " was WTF !! And finishing the album with " Tomorrow never Knows " was mind- blowing. What a Band!

@tefenstrat 2 жыл бұрын

James - I really enjoyed your comments ! and I guess memories right! Thanks ! :-) I was around 8 or 9 years old but I was already a huge fan :-)

@abelluislizaso2757 Жыл бұрын

I Was 13/14 at the time I first I heard this song and it was mesmerizing ,now that I can understand and play it,it still is !!! I guess its. the magic of art , to make something huge out of simple things😂Matisse the Greta painter said that real genius was to come up with something obvious, like it had ,always been there like a proverb

@miltonnespatti Жыл бұрын

Taxman is the best Beatles song on the best Beatles album. Paul's solo is the best of the best, ever!

@davelouis4004 2 жыл бұрын

As a huge Beatle fan and a guitarist, it’s great to see someone playing the songs accurately , most people think their music was so simple, not the case , their songs were recorded in the sixties with primitive gear , incredible writing! , Great job Mike !

@atomicrocker 2 жыл бұрын

Primitive? The best sounding and most perfect studio equipment on the planet.

@zxccxz164 2 жыл бұрын

@@atomicrocker compared to today where everything is done on computer

@MakatiMazz 2 жыл бұрын

Most people people think their music is simple? Where did you get that idea? Anyone who knows basic music theory understands that they wrote sophisticated songs.

@jamesfetherston1190 2 жыл бұрын

@@atomicrocker Abbey Road’s equipment was not considered all that great at the time. The Beatles often expressed desire to record in the USA because US studios were far better equipped than the UK ones.

@davelouis4004 2 жыл бұрын

@@atomicrocker I agree , but all they had was guitars / drums and their talents, nothing like today !

@fretkillrlives 2 жыл бұрын

As always, a great presentation of how the Beatles played their songs plus the record date history, equipment used, and a terrific multi-cam / multi-track by Mike.

@TheShadman47 2 жыл бұрын

That solo of Paul's: wow! I bought that album when it was released and it's still one of The Beatles' best.

@snowfiresunwind 2 жыл бұрын

It is their best IMHO - way ahead for it's time and still sounds contemporary today

@ARWest-bp4yb 2 жыл бұрын

My favorite George song, and a great solo by Paul!

@rickreed123 2 жыл бұрын

Love the bass line in this song.

@romysan1 Жыл бұрын

McCartney is a great musician. ....and singer. what a band !!!!

@sb6482 2 жыл бұрын

Mike is the man for playing Beatle guitar. dont bother listening to anyone else

@majortom4543 2 жыл бұрын

There are many Mikes but only one Pachelli

@jerkerjansson386 2 жыл бұрын

Yes, this is the best channel for Beatles guitar!

@swettyspaghtti 2 жыл бұрын

Yeah it’s like he was there

@MarkSeibold 2 жыл бұрын

Mike Pacelli also has the great passion For The Beatles behind the scenes. I always enjoy all of his great videos to analyze all of the Beatles tracks. I just bought Let It Be, the remastered CD today with the extra number two CD of outtakes, it's phenomenal. [I may go back to the record store after payday and buy one of the new vinyl copies also, because I have several turntables in perfect condition from the early 1970s when I bought them, and old stereos to easily listen to this.] The outtake CD sounds like you're sitting there in the studio live with them playing right in front of you, every little nuance and slight mistakes and breathing and speaking in between the numbers, the false starts, and the random talk. It would be cool to see Mike actually imitate some of these in between the lines random talk and string a few of those numbers together that he's analyzed the past Beatles tracks. I haven't listened to the entire new one here he does on Taxman, but I'm sure he's going to report on the lead guitar piece that was chosen for the track which Paul McCartney does, as this is unusual that on George's few numbers George did not play the lead guitar on this track for the original release. I wonder if we will ever hear an early take of that track with George playing the original lead on Taxman.

@rhllnm 2 жыл бұрын

And the backstory is always interesting.

@andrewpappas9311 2 жыл бұрын

One of my favourite Harrison songs, definitely a great song to jam on and McCartney’s solo was definitely insane for the time and I always thought George recorded it

@zxccxz164 2 жыл бұрын

so paul drove the bass, the guitar solo and john co wrote the song.....hmmmmm intersting....i hope george thanked his mates

@Berniewahlbrinck 2 жыл бұрын

@@zxccxz164 I actually wonder whether he was a wee bit frustrated ...

@mikethebloodthirsty 2 жыл бұрын

@@Berniewahlbrinck yes he was... He felt Paul stepped on his toes a lot. You can see the tension in the let it be sessions. But yunno, Paul and John were geniuses... Must've been tough. But he always got at least two songs on a lot of the album's... Hell I've been in bands were singers won't even let you get one on!!!!. I think they were quite generous with Harrison later on... As frustrating as it was for him. And he truly bloomed as a writer.

@nanoffyourbesyness9577 2 жыл бұрын

I remember him complaining at one time that he was always the one burdened with coming up with the solos ! So it could go both ways ! Him being happy Paul did the solo so he didn't have to or not. But I think he did not care about that kind of stuff (ego) he wanted the help from the others and often asked for it, pretty sure he was glad he got it.

@josephlaginestra1333 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Mike for the show. Absolutely brilliant cover of “Taxman”. I’ve been a Beatles fan for 50 years and never heard anyone nail the Beatles as half as good as you. Thanks a lot, all my lovin’ dude.

@patpatpat1969 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Mike. You are KZfaq's best Beatles music historian and teacher.

@tonyd7342 2 жыл бұрын

Imho, I think this is one of the most edgiest songs, especially for its time. George was so hell-bent on studying and playing the sitar while neglecting his guitar at this time, that it showed up in some of his work, good and bad. In his own words, he said the only time actually played the guitar for almost 4 years, was for the Beatles. Basically I think he meant, practice makes perfect. He had said that post Beatle and years after he had picked up his slide to perfect that amazing slide pitch. I think you are spot on about Paul listening to what George was after. The Indian motif shows in the walks

@stewartsnape2936 2 жыл бұрын

Taxman has a catchy bass line in the opening bars, it’s amazing how mike knows all this info on how taxman recorded. And what the Beatles said etc

@moegsiensolomon672 2 жыл бұрын

Been playing Beatle songs for years but Mike really picks it out so perfectly one learns all over again . GREAT JOB MIKE !!!!

@lewisgreen2957 2 жыл бұрын

You are a very talented musician - great lesson..😊

@gonzorhernando5265 2 жыл бұрын

Playing Taxman before was excruciating for me as a Beatle fan …until now! You are the man, Mike!!! Thank you so much for this lesson. Watching and listening to your very detailed instructions and the history behind the song is pure awesomeness of your presentation. My jaw dropped on how you played that solo note for note! That is pure excellence of your virtuosity on any Beatle song!!! Keep up the great work, Mike! Thank you very much for making it easier for us as much more for me.

@seamushhi 3 ай бұрын

. . .. . Mike ;;;; ;. . ' You have EMbeLLished my Life BEYOND Measure . . . Thanks for your consistent Tribute to Ringo ; We share a Birthday and Left Handed !!! ; ;; ; peace ; ? always /. Every Way Jimmy.

@tb9489 Жыл бұрын

I think the bass line drives this song through the roof, love it!

@NateWard394 2 жыл бұрын

Probably my favorite song from Revolver! Another great one by George! Thanks Mike! Love your lessons!

@stanley8869 2 жыл бұрын

Amazing! Finally we learn how 'Taxman' is played. Bravo Mike. I love the performance at the end - I suspect you are having more fun than the Beatles as they would have been under pressure to produce hits and stay on top of their game. With the passing of time we are missing how edgy it was for the land's leading rock/pop group to mock the PM and Leader of the Opposition.

@hippiehopper 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Mike. Great! Back in the days we tried to cover it and I just could not figure out the solo, damn, even it does not sound that difficult. Now you did it in your classy way. Thanks for the information around it, too. Revolver is my favorite album and I am glad I had the chance to meet Klaus Voorman and play tennis with him!. Greetings from Berlin!

@jonjeffries3265 2 жыл бұрын

The McCartney magic.. 🪄

@aarontimmins4161 2 жыл бұрын

1966 was the year The Beatles transcended into an entirely different entity

@sb6482 2 жыл бұрын

66-67 was when it all happened. they finished touring and were really happy, in the studio producing really their highest quality songs, especially John. then Brian died and that bag lady showed up and they all fell out

@archiet2205 2 жыл бұрын

@@sb6482 yep. ‘66 defo there best year in my opinion. Their look, sound everything

@gioknows 2 жыл бұрын

One of my all time fav Beatles songs. Thanks for this, brilliant. Cheers from Ottawa, Canada.

@fasteddie4145 2 жыл бұрын

on my 5th Birthday (Aug 66) my father brought home the just released Revolver album. My parents were very young and didn't have much cash with 4 kids. Instead of buying a TV, we had a decent stereo. A wise investment IMHO. I can still remember the 1...2...3...4 opening line to Taxman......It blew me away and still does.....I was a Beatles fan for life....

@shadshowadradna 2 жыл бұрын

In his commentary on the McCartney Years DVD, Paul says that he played Paperback Writer and the Taxman solo on the Epiphone guitar seen in the No Other Baby video.

@hmcdonnell23 2 жыл бұрын

Refreshing to see this breakdown of my favorite band growing up in the 60s. A lot of today's music is recorded in artists' homes using sophisticated software which does save expensive studio time, but it's not the same. Nice job, Mike.

@johnboyle2747 Жыл бұрын

Absolutely brilliant my friend your a genius

@stephenhyder4659 Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much. When we played this song back in the Sixties that main chord, our lead player played D7+9. Back then, of course, we had no online tutors. This generation has it great!

@specialagent400 2 жыл бұрын

You're digging into my all time favorite album, Mike

@yodajazzcat 2 жыл бұрын

Coming from a life-long Beatles student/fan I will simply say, "Excellent job!"

@theHAL9000 2 жыл бұрын

Listening to The Beatles has been a long joyful exercise of ever increasing appreciation and respect for both the individual and the collective brilliance and ingenuity that shows up in their songs. Great video!

@samanello3382 2 жыл бұрын

Love watching Mikes videos and i dont even play guitar. Hes the best.

@dancartoni 2 жыл бұрын

Maybe you should start ???

@jacksmith9788 2 жыл бұрын

Your synching of all the different tracts is extraordinary. I enjoy the back stores too.

@sapelesteve 2 жыл бұрын

That was totally awesome Mike! Yet another classic Beatles song that you nailed right down to the last note! Just incredible! Hope that you are doing well & staying safe over there. 😉😉👍👍

@MPfrance 2 жыл бұрын

Saeple - thanks and yeah, I'm doin' fine & dandy.

@vietnamcatfish 3 ай бұрын

Wow! You rocked! Great rendition at the end! The song rocks! Enjoy your videos! This is one of your best!

@MPfrance 3 ай бұрын

Thanks so much!!

@truthstillmatters59 2 жыл бұрын

Putting it all together as a play along was a fantastic cover of the song!!!!! Best I've ever heard outside the Beatles.

@nevada150 2 жыл бұрын

Brilliant analysis as usual Mike. I’m 81 and never stopped loving the Beatles music. Keith

@danmcmahon8566 2 жыл бұрын

Wow. Brilliant and wonderful. What a pleasure to behold. You nailed the chords and the solo. I can't say enough. Thanks, Mike.

@R3TR0R4V3 2 жыл бұрын

Man, that was awesome! Great job, as usual, explaining all the parts and intricacies. The sound-alike was spot on. ✌️😎✌️

@tonyroma7599 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Mike. It really means a lot to me and I’m sure others how break down the Beatles song’s for us. Another mystery Beatles song has been solved. Just awesome.

@davidgreene9685 2 жыл бұрын

unbelievable! Mike is my favorite song analyst - so great; such great stories, and sounds - thank you Mike for doing these

@davidharris2385 2 жыл бұрын

I've enjoyed all your lessons on 'The Beatles' songs alot, but this one was killer good! Out- of- the- box great ! especially your interpretayion of all the parts, when you play through the song at the end. Thanks, Mike,you are a joy to watch.

@JValek 2 жыл бұрын

By far one of my favorite channels! Good stuff. Thank you.

@dananthony6258 2 жыл бұрын

How can they make such simple songs so amazing. What simple chords but the timing is so original. Great video .

@andrewbell2712 2 жыл бұрын

Fabulous job playing the Harrison six chord rhythm, the McCartney solo, and singing the biting Harrison/Lennon lyrics, Mike. That was awesome!!! Thank you. Anybody gotta bit o money anybody gotta bit o money anybody gotta bit o money?

@satautenyo 2 жыл бұрын

As always... great pleasure to see and learn step by step the pure Beatles MAGIC! Thanks again Mike! grrrreeeat job!

@MPfrance 2 жыл бұрын

Rock on!

@judwatkins9478 2 жыл бұрын

Wow, Mike! Your analysis is absolutely the best! Scholarly and yet helpful in understanding what the Beatles actually created. I think your work helps us mortals appreciate the Beatles even more than during their touring years.

@marksimpson2321 2 жыл бұрын

Insanely good to watch these ! Ty Mike!

@jeanmenard3060 2 жыл бұрын

This is simply fantastic ! Bravo Pachelli ! 👍❤

@orlandohenriquecarvalho6103 2 жыл бұрын

Watching your guitar lessons with a focus on Beatles songs is like chatting with friends! Grateful!!🇧🇷

@57RickH 2 жыл бұрын

Great video tutorial 👍🏻. Breaking this classic down as you did just illustrates how innovative and ahead of everyone else they were at that time. Paul’s bass work on that track was totally integral to the sound of the recording as well.

@MPfrance 2 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

@simonmarsh7529 2 жыл бұрын

Sensational lesson Mike. And a brilliant soundalike. Sounds to me like George got his fills from Paul’s bass too. Amazing solo - thanks for explaining so clearly. Onto my epiphone casino this afternoon to learn it. Cheers Simon

@geo.cgeier3435 2 жыл бұрын

Wow that was awesome! Much enjoyed! Love the back story for sure! You are a one Beatle Band! Thanx Mike!

@plweis7203 2 жыл бұрын

You are truly a master of your art Mike. I absolutely LOVE your videos

@airtimedesign 2 жыл бұрын

Great job Mike. I always enjoy your detailed dive into the nuts and bolts of The Beatles parts and how they all work together. You have a wonderful knack at making it look so easy. I thought I knew every part on every Beatles tune but I keep coming back to your vids and learning something new. Thanks for all work my friend!

@MPfrance 2 жыл бұрын

Brooks - thanks! I appreciate the kudos.

@radducku 2 жыл бұрын

Ha ha Mr. Wilson...at long last this tut! Amazing and detailed as always.Thank you Mr. Pachelli Sir!

@kentinspacetime5378 Жыл бұрын

Great work! An underrated rock tune with a wake-up solo on the greatest album ever made. One of my all time favorites.

@dodojack1045 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Mike for adding so much to our enjoyment of this music. Just wonderful.

@oscarerlanson1377 Жыл бұрын

Man, so fantastic! Thanks Sir!

@tomcaron9113 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Mike! Love finally getting these tunes right! Back stories are so much fun to hear!

@QBtracksandstuff 2 жыл бұрын

My dad met The Beatles on his own after they played Southend on sea Odeon 😯. Yep I'm a Beatle nut. Fantastic channel Mike and once again a fantastic video. Thank you 👍😃

@MPfrance 2 жыл бұрын

Very cool!

@mrcarloselche248 2 жыл бұрын

My god you nailed it. And the solo, just awesome.

@Deliquescentinsight 2 жыл бұрын

A diligent, respectful analysis, you have the essential details perfectly.

@rob_in_stowmarket_uk 2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely bloody brilliant analysis, Mike. Thanx 👍

@venderstrat 2 жыл бұрын

Brilliant - as always. Thanks for this, Mike!

@MPfrance 2 жыл бұрын

My pleasure!

@rager1969 2 жыл бұрын

1966 is one of my favorite years in rock. With this song and Paperback Writer, it would've been nice for you to also go over Paul' bass, since he was really starting to shine.

@leeturton9254 2 жыл бұрын

England won the world cup to..what a time to be alive 👌

@charlieb6001 2 жыл бұрын

Terrific tutorial with a fascinating and engaging analysis. Thankyou, Mike.

@lauroricher51 2 жыл бұрын

Merci, Mike! Plus 55 years young and this song still sounds fresh.

@walkerson943 2 жыл бұрын

Well done as always, Mike!

@queenhenryviii 2 жыл бұрын

Dude, this is by far the best explanation/breakdown of the emphamis "Taxman" solo which has been taxing my patience (until now that is). Thank you!

@MPfrance 2 жыл бұрын

Glad it helped!

@imannonymous7707 2 жыл бұрын

I really do admire your dedication to the otiginal recordings . Always loved the bass line to this one . And the overall groove. And you nail it mike. As always

@Beatgeneration2010 2 жыл бұрын

You make it sound and look so easy, which is not untrue, bloody brilliant Mike.

@GordonCampbell1951 3 ай бұрын

Thank you Mike . That was truly excellent ..

@daveshaw7953 Жыл бұрын

Wow thanks for making these videos. You look like you’re having so much fun Mike.

@hawaiirealmedia5610 Жыл бұрын

You always do a great job. Loved this one.

@MPfrance Жыл бұрын

Hawaii - thanks - and yeah, it's a cool song!

@66ebutu 2 жыл бұрын

How wrong to assume it was Harrison playing that solo. Thanks for your gems of information and to play and explain such magnificent song from a fabulous album. Your videos are the most entertaining videos of Beatles songs that I've listened to.

@klmullins65 2 жыл бұрын

The solo in "Taxman" set the tone for the psychadelic guitar style that guitarists like Jorma Kaukonen of Jefferson Airplane were to popularize soon afterwards. Btw, I have a Fender Squier that's the exact same color as the Strat you're playing in this video. I bought it off a friend for a song because I loved the color!

@ToddLorencUkuleleMusic 2 жыл бұрын

Always incredible Mike! 🙏

@PhilKelley 2 жыл бұрын

As a kid, listening to this song, it just sounded way cool, and so fit the era. When you break it down musically, though, you see how difficult it was to play. Thanks, Mike, for another historically accurate and musically informative lesson.

@johnnyr11111 2 жыл бұрын

Most excellent and awesome per usual. Love your arcane esoterica as well 😎🎸🎸🎸

@MPfrance 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you kindly!

@JRLNeal 2 жыл бұрын

Ooow! Another home run by Mike. Many thanks.

@HappyMealBieber 2 жыл бұрын

i cant beleive how difficult these songs are , . imagine having to think stuff like this up. just out of no where. im not a musician but i cant even imagine inventing these sounds

@douglasdegraff8335 Жыл бұрын

They all stood out, but this one WOW! Always waited to hear what George had in store for us, even back then. Beatles Rule!

@gregmullins6927 Жыл бұрын

Thanks Mike,that was detailed and easy to follow,excellent work.

@guitarandbeyondplus 2 жыл бұрын

Great stuff Mike, bien fait !!! I love the fact that the volume is balanced with the music. Keep up the étonnant work.

@davidotness6199 Жыл бұрын

As one who grew up (teen years) when "I Want To Hold Your Hand" first hit, I got with learning drums first (Dave Clark Five big influence too,) and over the years went to guitar. You are doing a great and good thing here. Many thanks.

@jimpepper1 2 жыл бұрын

one of my favorite songs ! You really nailed this one! Great solo.

@MPfrance 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you kindly!

@frankcozin7322 2 ай бұрын

Great job as usual Mike!!

@TheQakman 2 жыл бұрын

Mike does a great job of relating some interesting history and accurate transcriptions.

@Berniewahlbrinck 2 жыл бұрын

Jeez, man, you are some pro! Beautifully, clearly and humorously explained!

@johncolletto8985 2 жыл бұрын

Fantastic Mike! Love it.

@stephenbowe4074 2 жыл бұрын

Thank You Mike for all that you do, Very informative and just good information.

@beyblader291 2 жыл бұрын

Brilliant as usual Mike🤙

@bbbart77 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this as I have been listening to this song on walks this summer and I was wondering if Mike had covered it. What a coinkidink! Love you man!!

@MPfrance 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for listening