There’s a difference between learning a classical piece and copying a stylist.
What would be your reaction to a “jazz musician” who managed to sound just like Miles Davis?
I think somebody re hatched SRV
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What would be your reaction to a “jazz musician” who managed to sound just like Miles Davis?
StevesBoogie
Tele-Afflicted
Full agreement. Wow, that's crazy impressive. He nails those delicate double-stops and string scrapes, not to mention every other beautiful nuance.
I don't know why anybody plays blues-based rock at all. Copy-cats, every one. 
stormin1155
Tele-Holic
Wow! The guy is really a fantastic player! I really enjoyed listening to him. Clean, crisp playing, great tone... he really nails it! Stevie played it like his very life depended on it.... like his very soul was on the line. That one little thing is the only thing missing here.... just that one little thing....
2HBStrat
Friend of Leo's
Which SRV version is he copying?
The one where Stevie plays a Hendrix tune like Albert King.
2HBStrat
Friend of Leo's
The point is that I've often heard it said that SRV "never plays a song the same way twice" but I say that he does. More than many rock/ blues guitarists SRV seemed to have the licks down and worked out and just play them. Just what I've noticed
rand z
Friend of Leo's
I'm not a big SRV fan.
I appreciated his talent... even saw him in '83 at the York, PA Fair.
(Actually, I prefer Jimmy Vaughan.)
So, this guy (OP) is very good.
I think it's really important that he should step out of the SRV niche; and forge his own path.
I have a friend that gave up a serious solo career to play guitar in one of the top 3-4 acts in the world.
Sure he's made good and consistent $$$$ for 30+ years as a sideman.
But, I know he'll always wonder "what if?"
imo.
I appreciated his talent... even saw him in '83 at the York, PA Fair.
(Actually, I prefer Jimmy Vaughan.)
So, this guy (OP) is very good.
I think it's really important that he should step out of the SRV niche; and forge his own path.
I have a friend that gave up a serious solo career to play guitar in one of the top 3-4 acts in the world.
Sure he's made good and consistent $$$$ for 30+ years as a sideman.
But, I know he'll always wonder "what if?"
imo.
Umm, one other little thing; SRV played it on heavy strings: .013, .015, .019, .028, .038, and .058. Just sayin'.
Actually, a very well executed version of someone else, of someone else, of someone else, ..... but who cares?
Twofingerlou
Tele-Holic
Little Wing is a SRV song?
Hendrix came up with it, SRV just perfected it
He's good but.....
....all my pet peeves that make me hate, he does them all. Goofy, pretentious "guitar faces" and head shaking. Raking the strings before a single note bend. Playing an endless "look at me" lead solo and no damned song. Playing a Strat, yuk! Don't know why but I usually can't stand the sound of a Strat. I didn't watch but a few seconds, did he also throw in some sweep picking? I had to bail before that happened or I'd have yacked.
Yeah, I know, I'm a grumpy old man...get offa muh lawn.
....all my pet peeves that make me hate, he does them all. Goofy, pretentious "guitar faces" and head shaking. Raking the strings before a single note bend. Playing an endless "look at me" lead solo and no damned song. Playing a Strat, yuk! Don't know why but I usually can't stand the sound of a Strat. I didn't watch but a few seconds, did he also throw in some sweep picking? I had to bail before that happened or I'd have yacked.
Yeah, I know, I'm a grumpy old man...get offa muh lawn.
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E5RSY
Doctor of Teleocity
Yeah, but tuned down. So, you're back in the same ballpark, tension-wise.
E5RSY
Doctor of Teleocity
I can't criticize the skill the guy has, but...I simply cannot imagine putting in that much time and effort to parrot (not just be influenced by) someone else. I feel like I would wake up one day and realize I had somewhat wasted my time. Of course, this could possibly be just one of the tricks in this guy's bag. Who knows?
I concur. Kind of feel the same about cover bands. Not just doing some covers at a bar gig, I get that, I mean the whole dress up like them and play their songs, copy their mannerisms, etc. I find it...just...weird. Creepy even.
gitold
Poster Extraordinaire
Hendrix’s little wing is a perfect gem. SRV’s version is a giant cubic zirconia version. imo.
teletail
Friend of Leo's
teletail
Friend of Leo's
Really? You really think this guy put in thousands of hours of practice and he isn't feeing it?
WOW.
archtop_fjk
Tele-Holic
The OP guy isn’t just copying a stylist - he’s playing most of the piece note for note but also playing with the style (and guitar tone) of SRV. If the notes aren’t correct, then it won’t sound like “Little Wing”.
Even in the classical guitar world, there are different playing styles e.g. the Segovia Spanish style versus say the Barrios South American style. My overall point is that playing a piece of music with excellence takes dedication to details and that can be found in both rock and classical music.
That's impossible.
