Eric is such a complex, and unique player. As with all of the greatest musicians, his technique draws from a very broad palette, and he brings an extraordinarily sophisticated melange to modern blues and rock.
I had the good fortune to see Eric play a very small venue (about 100 or so people) 2 weeks ago and got to talk to him after the show. He's an absolute monster player and one of the coolest dudes I've ever met.
I wish I'd heard Eric Gales speak sooner. What a talent and what a beautiful soul this man has. He represents the true spirit of the blues, it's a powerful, transformative and transcendental cultural music; feel your pain to be absolved of it, express it, embrace life. The philosophy of the blues is one all humanity could learn from. If we want to change ourselves and the world for the better, we need to accept that the first and original beauty of life, is in acknowledging our shared pain and common struggle. It's the deepest well to draw from.
Of all artforms, music is the premier. Eric is right on the money when saying that not everybody has been blessed with the ability to play or understand the divine power that is music. Eric Gales rules.
When he said "who says _you're_ playing guitar the right way?" Really resonates, because playing chords treble first is a character all it's own. It's incredibly expressive clean, and incredibly powerful in attack dirty. Combined with his own sensitivity and feel, there really is nobody like him. Eric stands out no matter who else is on stage.👑
I think you can not learn to play like this, you must have it in you.......He is like a channel from another World. This is so damn crazy what he does with this clean Sound, it is insane, amazing
Thank you Brother Eric, you gave me a lot of Inspiration and remindance of keeping that Inspiration rolling. Thanks a lot. Jah Guide and protect you. Well wishings and all the best furthermore. Greetings Tom👉🏻🎵
Natural talent with God's gift and spontaneous spirituality for life, a big heart has everything to be what he is = Eric Gales ❤️Great artist and virtuoso pure feeling I only discovered you today when I listened to your interview. Thank you❤️
I cant tell you how great it is to hear what you said about accepting your calling, about how you realize the value of the gifts that you were given in this life. Very inspiring and humbling truth. Thank you for being who you are brother, much love and respect!
You've inspired me or I can tell you are one fantastic guitar. SII can't say more of this. This whole show that you gave this clinic. Or I guess you call it clinics. And it's just as you inspired me a lot. You are fantastic musician love you buddy keep playing forever forever
Man he can play anything and oozes nothing but soul. Great video thanks for sharing! Total sidebar I think it’s funny that both he and Deontay Wilder the former heavyweight champ are starting to look alike lol
1:00:00 I remember being just the same when I was a kid, and learning bass guitar. Last thing before bed, and first thing upon waking, I had so many things I wanted to learn. Of course, I was never going to be Eric Gales (who was?), but I totally get the enthusiasm for the instrument. Great video.
I.... Personally.. See Him....as a. Man....with Exceptional Talent... N ... Mastery of His Instrument....a Great Vocalist.... Songwriter...n... Philosopher.
Dunno bout this right left thing. I played lefty strung right for about 50 years then I said I really want to do that bass walk proper so I switched the strings around. Had to refurbish the axe and it's kind of a slog relearning but in the end it's a joy. Still grab a righty now and then which helps keep it fresh, new musical ideas usually come to me from mistakes I make so it's all good.
