This guy knows how to evaluate musicianship and make others to appreciate the music we love so much.

Eddie always looked so happy when he was playing.... heartwarming.

The cool thing about Van Halen was that they didn't sound like anyone else. They were unique and had their own sound.

Your commentary made me tear up ...... I knew I was hearing the gods speak in ‘ 78 when I listened to Van Halen One. I was a teenage girl trying to survive a very dysfunctional family. Thank You Edward Van Halen for the soundtrack of my youth . Seeing you 3rd row in Detroit in 81’ is a memory I will cherish. 💜

No one had the guitar solo down as good as Eddie. He layed the tracks for a large majority of guitar players today. A true guitar god.

RIP EVH, you started an Eruption that'll go on forever!

My favorite guitarist. No one like him.

EVH is my favorite guitarist of all time! He was also one of the first musicians to create amps the way he wanted them to sound as well as his guitars. He has always been hands on not just slapping his name on something. I’m fortunate to have friends in the music industry who know this from personal connections to him. I really enjoyed your analysis! It was spot on! Can’t wait for part 2! 🤘🏼♥️

Great description “ knife edge between perfection and chaos”😎

When I was a young boy I visited an older friend's house one night and he put on this new album. It was Van Halen and when I heard Eddie and I was wondering what instrument he was playing. It was such a new, unique sound I didn't even know it was a guitar! You had to live in that era to understand how far ahead of his time EVH was. That night was the first time I realized I wanted to play guitar...

He was a Master ,not only played from his heart,but his soul ,he loved his trade and he put everything he had into playing,R.I.P Eddie you will be missed .

Fil... Don't let trolls and out of line comments get the best of you. you're well like, loved and respected by so many in and out of the music industry. have a Rockin' good time on your livestream Tuesday!

When I need a break from everything I just find Ed and he takes me to a special place.

My brother saw him in 1979 in Seattle. He is a musician and was off to the side of the stage and just watched Eddies technique. He said Eddies fingers just hovered over the top of the strings and he had No Wasted motions to his playing. It blows us all away in 79, as it does today. Simply amazing player.

I thought you uploaded this the day after he passed until I checked the year. Who would've imagined he'd be gone almost exactly one year later?

Eddie Van Halen, is by far, one of the best guitarists in history, i also dug the way he put his cigarette, in the head stock, just like another late great guitarist, i used to know, lol! Filip, you are such a great teacher, and you break down, each Artist with Expertise, i always feel like i'm in your class room almost every night! The nick name 'Professor Fil', suits you, because that's what you are a professor of the Arts.... You Rock! \M/

Eddies fingers danced on the fret board like a ballerina dances on a stage. Everything is light to the touch and graceful. So sad to lose a legend like EVH. Rip Eddie 😢😢😢

I appreciate your observations on physiology and how players have to find what works best for them. I've found as I've grown older that I've also had to adjust for things like joint and tendon pain, and realized that you may have to change the way you've played for years and find different fingerings, chord voicings, etc. in order to play things in ways that are less painful or stressful to your fingers and hands.

When you said he sounded like an alien that made me think of that part in Back To The Future when he uses his walkman to scare the shit out his dad waking him up playing Eruption playing Eruption threw the headphones dressed as darth Vader in a radiation suit 🤘

This video has just become THAT more relevant. RIP, Eddie. Heaven just got A LOT louder.

Nice Fil, your enthusiasm for Eddy is infectious.

Excellent analysis! I've seen him live 15 times since the 70s. He never disappointed. A unique musical genius. EDWARD! ☮️

Oh yeah Eddie the Master, the innovator, the creative genius on the guitar. We all got influenced by Eddie that's for sure. One bridge pickup and Frankenstein rocks!!! Eddie could captivate his audience for hours. I love how he mixed things up. Never ever boring. Thanks for sharing Fil and a great analysis as always. You rock too, cheers!!!

Hands down his best ver of eruption. Had the vhs of this a couple years after it came out. Still wondering how he does some of the wailing sounds... Eddie is a master...

Rip king eddie...man what a bummer...we are all in mourning today...

I was just starting High School on Van Halen came out and I can tell you every single guitar player I knew was dying to see him play so they could learn how to do what it was he was doing it was mind-boggling amazing guitarist we're just flabbergasted

Eddie did not have tutorials on KZfaq, in the Seventies. That makes Eddie even more impressive because he had to teach himself. And being self-taught contributes to his uniqueness, since no teacher was there to impose a certain style. So, in the absence of formal instruction; Eddie contrived his own style. I agree with your point about posture. A player can strain (sprain) muscles in their little finger and cause their wrist to hurt, if they push themselves beyond what their body allows them to do. Anybody who has been classically trained has had it beaten into their heads, not to anchor their little finger on the soundboard. So, like yourself; I always notice whether a player is doing that, too.

What sets him apart here, as in almost all of his soloing, is his composition. Sure, he has almost inconceivable technique and facility, but that stuff bores quickly. He’s always composing in his solos, dreaming up a theme, a direction forward that is truly and uniquely his. He’s that special exception, a lesson to all the lesser shredders that speed and technique alone will last you just a few seconds, if that, before nobody cares anymore.

When I was a teenager. Aerosmith was going to play at our county fair. At that time, Joe Perry wasn’t with them. He was doing the Joe Perry Project. A garage band was opening for them. They were called Van Halen! They ROCKED!! They made HISTORY that night!! Aerosmith sucked pretty bad. Steven Tyler was so drunk/high, he could remember the lyrics to his songs. He fell a couple times. It was sad. Everyone was screaming for Van Halen to come back on stage!

To grasp the fact that Eddie had no internet, no KZfaq, very limited Tv and yet created these things is so underestimatedly mind blowing its ridiculous.

Rest in peace Eddie😢Very big loss. The world is no longer the same anymore...

Such devastating news today on the death of Eddie. He was a guitar master. I saw him back in 1982. Just amazing. RIP Eddie🙏💔 Heartbreaking 🎸😢

The king of guitar innovation!! My first concert VH 7/24/81 I was mesmerized!!! Saw this tour as well!!

Eddie had 3 strengths ..amazing lead compositions. Amazing rhythm compositions and his physical stage presence

You analysed a legend yesterday and then just followed it up with another legend. I know a lot of people will reference Randy Rhoads but of all these type of 80s rock guitarists, Eddie is the most influential and the best IMO. He is just so badass and unique.

There's so much political mess on KZfaq nowadays. Thank you dear heart for being one of the few places where I can escape to for a well needed respite.

I had the privilege of watching Eddie set up a guitar himself and just his knowledge of a guitar is incredible!! The guy will never get his due as far as how a guitar should be set up and built! Complete genius!!! Eddie himself told Floyd Rose how to build a tremolo bar with fine tuners that would be better than a tremolo bar from Fender!!

Eddie is one guitariest I would never get bored watching him play being so talented and I'm looking forward to part 2 on Wednesday.

Excellent as always, Fil. Always wondered what lessons Eddie wanted from Glen Campbell, in that famous Alice Cooper story. I suspect it was to master the no-blur 12 string, but just a guess. Can watch Eddie play all day long. You are really on a roll, my friend! Thanks!

I love the way he puts a little grin on ur face in appreciation of his craft.

Eddie is the best there ever was. He looked like a rock star, moved like a rock star, was the most original, influential guitar player to ever play the instrument and he did it with pure joy. He might be an asshole in real life, but ain't we all. Eddie was the Leonardo Da' Vinci of guitar, no doubt about it.

Now that’s a whole lot of technique going on right there.

RIP Ed. VH was in my wheelhouse since I was 10. He was a heavy influence on my taking up guitar. Hit me hard to hear of his passing.

Man back then, Eddie's unique playing, Dave's unique vocals... ROCK N ROLL MAGIC!! Awesome break down Fil 🤟

Fill, your ability to dive into a classic solo that I've heard 100's of times and bring out facts and interesting information is to make it sound like it was the first time I heard it is unparalleled. No matter how long your videos are, they seem short because of how interesting you make them. Thank you!

damn long fingers but thick bones, too. His hammer ons and pulloffs were just so percussive. It gave the notes that sound they have when struck hard. Lots of his tone WAS the way he played but some of it was the guitar and amp setup. What can one say? 1978 I heard side 1 in headphones just before bed. I was laying in bed trying to go to sleep cuz I'm sure the next day was a school day and I was in my mid teens. Jaw stayed open for about 20 minutes. It's one thing to hear KISS guitars that sounded loud as heck, and Nugent guitar that sounded loud and amazing with that crazy feedback/sustain, and Boston's buzz saw tone and melodic harmonies. Then VH 1. ! No good way to describe the difference and the amazement upon hearing it for the very first time in full fidelity in headphones at age 15. You couldn't have prepared for it. I probably didn't get much sleep that night. I was DEFINITELY buying that album and I spent a chunk of my waking hours trying to learn most everything off the first 2 albums. As far as rock guitar goes, I put Eddie in the top 10. Overall, all things considered. nice vid!

In the wake of his passing I am even THAT much more grateful to have seen this legend on the "1984" Tour. RIP Eddie. Total Legend

Love the commentaries on this channel 👍🏿

This video was originally posted 3 years ago. This analysis could have just as easily been done in the ‘70s or in 2023. Eddie Van Halen was just a master and monster on that guitar. EVH is timeless and in a class all to himself. Thank you for this wonderful analysis and breaking it down for those of us who just love and know a one-of-a-kind, soaring, entertaining guitar 🎸 player and sound.

Eddie was a beast! No one compares. RIP

EVH...I remember when someone turned me on to his guitar wizardry. I was excitedly dumbfounded...like when Hendrix first blew my mind. I was all.... "How in the world!???!"

As a beginner at the guitar I have looked at numerous beginning guitar courses, numerous. I was so happy to have you point out and talk about adjusting form or as you said adapt your technique to fit what your are trying to play. THANK YOU!!! I have wondered this since I started and you are the first to confirm the need to adjust instead of getting frustrated.

Good Times!😊❤️ He is amazing! Seeing your smile makes me enjoy it even more! You really love music.

You've out done yourself Fil great wisdom in this analyses, Jeff in LA USA

I know this video is three years old but watching Eddie is great but I’m also watching Fil smiling as he’s watching..adorable

These guys were so much fun to see live. Thanks for sharing this clip, from a long time VH fan.

Great analysis on Eddie Fil!! Such talent! Both of you!💝💝💝💝💝💝💝💝💝💝💝

He was an inventor, a natural. Had classical in his life from his father. He is a prodigy.

I won VH1 on the boardwalk in Seaside Heights, NJ in 78 on 8 track. Popped it in my portable player and was absolutely amazed at what I was hearing as were the people that stopped to listen. Made me a fan for life.

Thank you, man. Your deep understanding and appreciation is obvious. Not to mention that videos like this are enabling us all to grieve and express our love for Eddie by giving our thoughts a voice. RIP EVH.

The channel is growing!! I love it.

Wow.... I'm surprised it took you this long to get around to this gem 🎸 Being a guitar player I'm sure you get 100+ requests or more a day for this ! Thank you for posting this.... I've watched it 1000 times so I'm more interested in hearing what you have to say about it....... thanx again Fil 😎🎸 Request: Rick Derringer Edgar Winter Frankenstein..... thought this might make a good video treat for Halloween 🎃 at the end of the month... So I'm getting my request in early 😉

The year I graduated high school!! Miss all the music from those days!! So glad you appreciate the classics 😁👍

i really like how you talk too the viewer instead telling people how much you know an how dumb we are. humility is a sign of a great artist.

This is why I love getting the UK insight. Here in the states, we may never have thought of saying "Eddie's Imagination with the guitar".... but that is the perfect way of explaining it. I like your channel. I'm going to subscribe. As a guitarist in a local band, I love hearing about other people's (guitarists) experiences and thought processes. Plus, I have this thing about the British dialect that seems to bring to light a clearer thought process to me because I'm really bad at expressing things with words. Maybe I just wasn't born very bright. lol...

Always love Eddie he was the original, an innovator...inspires the whole generation of new age guitarists.

Still relevant in 2020. When i need an extra boost of enthusasm and positive vibes i tune into fil and SEE HOW HE GETS ON!! thanks much keep them coming

Another great analysis video, thanks Fil! Rock 🤘

Again love ur analysis but also just watched your cover for Eruption and it was great and I really enjoyed it!!!

EVH is the man.🔥🎸🤟

absolutely the best analysis about this live without a net guitar solo ... you went in to deep details abut his tecnique that even who does not have knowledge can understand . well done 10000 ... you belong to one of the best youtubers , and as eddie you do your work with and for passion ... thanks a lot again ... keep on rocking from italy

Wow. Unreal performance so far. Eddie is such a riot! His demeanor, enthusiasm, skill, musicality are so engaging. Super cool you are doing this analysis. I will need to check back and see part II. Keep doing what you do, Fil!

When Eddie exploded onto the scene, everyone focused on and copied Eddie's incredible tapping technique. But Eddie is so much more than that - beautiful phrasing, incredible musicianship, the tastiest blues licks on the planet, composer, genius inventor, luthier, the list goes on and on. Truly, one of the greatest that ever lived.

Eddie Van Halen is the inventor on US 4656917. He is the lead inventor of US 7183475. Another patent naming Van Halen as inventor is D388117

This is a fantastic review sir. You really did an amazing job here. God, I'm so heartbroken by the loss.

Brother, you did a great job describing this solo. Well done! Cheers!

Eddie is a musical genius.

Went to see them several times before they hit it big … my favorite guitar player.

Fil, excellent analysis on all of your views. Educational and entertaining. Thank you.

I was a junior in high school that album came out and changed music forever

Eddie Van Halen changed things. His stamp on rock'n'roll is irrevocable and absolute. People who are dismissive of him remind me of that scene from "Amadeus" where Mozart is being told that the problem with his music is there are too many notes.

Brilliant observations!

great stuff! Thanks for the great content!

Thank you Fil! thank you for your spot-on analysis and hints into the how it's done and thank you for doing a spotlight on one of my favorites and a guitar innovator who's name will go on forever! You Rock!

Unless I remember wrong Eddie also built or at least customized that particular guitarr to fit him and to get the sound he wanted. Van Halen is always gonna be my favorite band.

"Don't let this distract you from the the fact that on this day in 1966, Al Bundy scored four touchdowns in a single game while playing for the Polk High Panthers in the 1966 city championship game versus Andrew Johnson High , including the game-winning touchdown in the final seconds against his old nemesis, Claude "Spare Tire" Dixon"

So many have come forth and said how kind Eddie was, funny too. RIP to this amazing innovator, inventor, dad, brother, son.

R.I.P. Eddie. Thank you for your amazing musical talents and contributions.

The magic cigarette at 1:10 that suddenly appears on his headstock (he had previously put it down). Edited down, or maybe stitched together from multiple shows.

I saw them in concert twice with DLR as the frontman. No doubt Eddie had mastered the guitar. My favorite was his playing on the song Panama. His guitar work enhanced that song to the nth degree. Otherwise, his playing wasn’t that appealing to me. I was impressed by Alex on drums. The man could drum! Watching Roth as the front man was a mix between a circus and a carnival event. Their shows were loud and entertaining events. There is nothing wrong with that. I just preferred music with harmonies, melodies and instrumentation that punctuated the music and lyrics. Thanks, Fil, for making me listen to this solo. There was more melody than I remembered in their live concerts. I look forward to the 2nd half of this video!

Great analysis Fil! I saw them in 1979! I was 16 yrs old! ERUPTION is still in my head!!!🔥 🔥 🔥

Just knowing that someone your age still likes this is awesome. I was at this show in 1986, and had just graduated.

I love the Frankensteiner guitar.

Great soloist he was! But I was floored with his timing in his rythem playing. And all the little techniques and quick notes he would fill in between pauses in the vocals. He kept it sounding full and extremely interesting

Fil. I’m so sad!!!! I found your analysis which I had already seen a year ago. Today I cried. I adored him and Van Halen. Saw them live in concert which was such a fantastic gig and gift! Your smile speaks volumes. Thank God we have their music. He is sorely missed already! Your analysis is phenomenal! ❤️

Fil, I appreciate your passion for guitarists and how much you honor them in your analysis. You do great research on all of your videos. Thank you.

EVH is King! Why I love him so much is his sense of musicality, if that's a word. He's not just flopping around on the fretboard, his solos are musical odysseys. Every note is an answer to the one before, even the squeels and squaks. Even though there are players out there with great technique and ability, I to this day haven't heard anyone who touches EVH. Long live the King!! Thanks, as always Fil!

RIP EDDIE! AMERICAN GUITAR HERO!

❤ I greatly appreciate that you can comprehend the time era of what this sounded like when we first heard his Creative sounds.

I know nothing about guitar, but I could listen to you forever. You are so good at describing what is happening. Thanks.