Having stumbled upon the band R.E.M. in high school just about the same time I was teaching myself how to play an old guitar found in the back of a closet in our home only seemed to solidify the connection I instantly had to the band as well as the guitarist. Peter Buck didn't knock you to the floor with guitar solos or licks I couldn't fathom to deliver thru my novice fingers - he implored a subtle, yet uniquely approachable style to the instrument. A style I have been trying emulate for many years.
I started this channel with the hopes of sharing my take on what/how Peter Buck plays his songs. I am probably mostly right, but know I am sometimes wrong - close, but not quite 100%. In these instances I lean on the viewers to set me straight. Enjoy and I look forward to much discussion!
Apparently I’m 8 years late to finding your page but still wanted to say how much I appreciate you posting these lessons. As a bass player who tries to hack my way through learning songs on guitar as well, these followable lessons are incredibly helpful! This is a top 3 REM song for me off my favorite album of theirs, so being able to play it now is an instant inducer of smiles over here 🙌🏼
I have to say a huge thanks for this. This got me back into playing guitar last winter after ten years of not playing. I love all your videos. Could you please do “9-9” from Murmur? I know it’s a weird one with the harmonics and stuff but I want to learn it so bad. Big respect and love and thanks. You’re a great teacher.
Hello, awesome videos, thanks for all the work you put into them. by any chance would you be interested in figuring out and covering this R.E.M. demo called "Uptempo Mo Distortion", on guitar, maybe even on bass? To me it sounds a little bright, like there's a capo on it but I'm pretty sure it doesn't (my ears have been faulty lately, lol). :D ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-kbJWh7Q1ReQ.html
Not what I thought my first full R.E.M. song would be but was practicing triads voicings and just heard this song in my head.... a few minutes later I was on this page just to check I wasn't crazy. I would play the beginning as a straight triad and just move the pinky (just my thought). I grew up on R.E.M. but as a learner I'm not a picker and Buck is heavy on picking so I've never learned any of my favorites. Would love your thoughts on other R.E.M. songs that you feel aren't really flat pick style centric songs. Thank you for validating what I was hearing in my head. Big R.E.M. fan and that was fun!
This is awesome, thank you. yes, that C9 but played with 3 fingers whatever that chord is called is crucial. you're the only one who plays it that way and I also think it's the best way.
Dude..thanks so much for posting this. I always wanted to learn this, I am still in the beginner, intermediate phase. I am 60! But playing gives me great pleasure..thanks again.
Just trying to learn this and there is something that I think maybe happens with the turnaround of the descending riff. I'll try to explain. With the hammer-on from D to E (7 to 9) on the 3rd string I think there may well be an open B (2nd string) immediately after and before the slide up from 4 to 7. I've seen a few videos of this song and it seems to be something that is missed because it's a tricky thing to master. Makes sense with Peter Buck's 'open strings' habit on a lot of REM songs though
Again, Most EXCELLENT! Please give Lightning Hopkins a try if you will, I think you could knock it outta the park, (I certainly can't, lol). Thanks for the Post, ~Mark~
The open chords are, given that the high E has been dropped down to D are these: Opening - G (since 1 string 5 fret is now a G note.; then it is a G mag 7 ( since the first fret on the 4th fret js now an F# note and that note is the major 7; then goes to a straight E minor chord with a G in the base. Then just a G chord played anyway you like although the d is played on the B string Verses pretty straight forward - D C G then to the unique use of A7 sus 4 and then with an A9 chord riff. Break is straight Em then to an F#minor Major 7 since the first sting second fret is now your E note and that is the minor 7th in the F#minor chord. Any questions just reply to me.😅
