Hazey Jane 1 - Nick Drake (Cover) 

Thanks for listening. I'm really glad you like my cover! I had it up here several times in the past, but some details of my attempts always began to bother me. So I often deleted them a few weeks/months after uploading them. I'm not sure when I'll try again but If I get a proper take someday I'll keep in mind to share it.

This made me cry. There are no known/discovered video recordings of Nick Drake and I think this is the closest to one I've seen. You captured him so beautifully. I am blown away.

Thank you for listening and taking the time to write a comment. I'm really glad you like my try. I still used CGCFCE but adjusted it so it would fit my voice better. It is probably just tuned a few steps down. I'm not sure if I get around to do something like a tutorial at all. I know there are quite a few who requested it but I'm generally not a great "teacher". Especially for the theory since I learned it mostly by ear and simply base it on intuition. I hope you don't mind.

Thank you for listening! So for subscribing. I really appreciate it. The tuning is CGCFCE.

Uncannily good cover, with that same cool detachment as Nick, which belies the vast depth of emotion and expression of the human experience which imbues each sacred note.

Huge Nick fan. This is by far the best cover I´ve heard so far. You play very much like Nick himself. Kind of the same swing and feel to it. Very enjoyable indeed. Thank you.

Excellent, really. I wouldn't be too concerned about accuracy. I doubt even Nick Drake played it the same way twice.

I first came across Nick Drake in the early 70s when I heard Hazy Jane on an Island Records sampler called "Bumpers". I was immediately transfixed by that opening guitar riff and those dusky vocals of his. I tried to work it out, not knowing that it was played in a strange D tuning. His songs have always been special to me since then. I never did work out that song on guitar but you have. Hats off to ya!

I always find myself listening your covers of Nick Drake. Everything is perfect. Execellent work!

Hazy Jane 1 - was the first song I ever heard by Nick Drake ( when he was still alive ) - it was on a British sampler album titled ' Bumpers' ...this song never left my system and just kind of cast a spell on me -- never tired of the melancholy aspects and beautiful picking patterns Nick used . Your version is the best cover of it I have ever heard - the picking and vocal are pristine. ps - I love the little flourish on the end !

Thanks for stopping by. I'm really glad you like my rendition. I learn by ear to catch more of the details and small changes in between.

I'm glad you like my try. Thank you for listening! I appreciate the positive comment.

I can see Nick Drake in you, my friend... There are many Nick Drake's covers on RU-vid, but you really got the talent and spirit. Keep up the good work.

I'm really glad you enjoy my rendition. Thank you. I appreciate the positive comment.

Truly remarkable precision and a great voice to boot. World class.

I'm glad you like it. I don't really keep track of my progress of a song. But I think If it's not entirely new ground, It usually takes me a few hours to learn the composition and a few more days to refine and finish it. Thanks for listening nonetheless! I appreciate the kind words.

I'm glad you think so. Thanks for stopping by and listening! So for subscribing. I really appreciate it.

Super. Thanks for helping to keep Nick's music alive so beautifully, as it should be.

Made me cry as well! Thank you for the upload! Rest easy Nick!

I discovered Drake's work today ! And as a songwriter myself I must say he's brilliant and these guitar arrangements are just marvelous. You did an excellent work my friend. Congrats and I know it must took a while to master this one.

Phenomenal. Flawless. I'm a long time Nick Drake fan and just gaining enough skill as a player to begin thinking of attempting these pieces. You set the bar very high. Much respect and admiration!

I m here again.When i listen to Nick,i have this image in my mind.You are here in ur home and you play his tunes and his spirit is above you and he smiles to u with a very sweet smile.

@rlouie Thank you! Your comments are much appreciated, as always. I'm glad you think so.

Oh I love how you play in Nick’s unique style ❤️ Wow! Your chord changes are effortless and perfectly timed!! It’s like you’re breathing! So humbled.

You do justice to these Nick Drake songs Tobias. I have all three of his CDs and listen to him quite often. It gives me such pleasure to listen to your renditions of his songs. We all can learn from Nick Drake's song writing. Well done!

best cover of hazey jane i have ever heard, amazing, flawless and so touching ty

Bryter Layter is Nicks "pop" album, fantastic tunes all the way through and this man has Nick's tunes nailed.

Can't get this riff out of my head, It's so brilliant

Thanks for this, I always watch you to figure out the parts I am struggling with on guitar

astoundind masterpiece ... I´m coming back after 2 years of hiatus to listen to these brilliant treasures

Bravo! A great cover of a great song!! I first came across Nick Drake in the mid 70s when I heard this song on a sampler record of artists signed to Island records which was entitled "Bumpers". I was mesmerised by that opening riff and tried and tried to pplay it. I knew it was in some kind of dropped D tuning but didn't know about the tuning of the higher strings. Anyway that was the start of a life long appreciation of Nick Drake's music. Well done on such a good rendition - vocals too!!

@Briancfb It's already listed here somewhere in my "archive". I've done it a few months ago. Hope you like it! Thank you for stopping by.

Best nick drake cover I’ve ever heard

Man, you give me chills. I'm sure Nick would have loved it.

Incredible. Simply beautiful. Really astonishing.

Magic..captured like a bubble in the river of time..thank you for taking me there..

once again I see you while listening to Nick Drake my favorite and most influential musician. And you have all the picking and strumming down perfect. your obviously another great musician. keep it up, don't give up, keep reaching and keep pushing on. :)

Guitar wise, some of the best Nick cover's i've heard

Really channeling the spirit of the song. Beautiful.

I'm glad you do. Thanks for listening. Much appreciated.

Wow, you're right hand game is spot on, every digit is working hard, especially the index finger descending from high to low strings, man that's good stuff! Thanks for sharing, I hope you're making a good living at what you do best, you inspire me to.

You are an awesome finger picking guitar player....your technique is up there with the best I have seen online which is saying something

You,r great keeping Nicks music alive and you really do him proud,could watch this video all day long,Thanks

@UFOIST Thank you for sharing your thoughts :) That is really nice to read. I'll keep your advice in mind for the next recordings and videos! Much appreciated.

I play a bit of guitar, but this is from another world. Nick drake was a genius, just like Bach and Schubert.. Thanks a lot for your effort and commitment.

You nailed it man..very good...the tone..the mood...same vocal style..great stuff !!

This is so wonderful; the closest thing to Nick Drake I’ve ever heard. You should make an album of these covers they’re awesome 👍

@Briancfb Thank you for stopping by again :) I'm glad you enjoy it! Much appreciated.

Beautiful to start the day listening to your cover. Thanks!

Amazing. If you close your eyes it's like listening to Nick himself.

loving your videos! truly wonderful renditions.

Just brilliant. What a gift.

Only 50,000 views, ridiculous. You, my friend, have mastered these songs

glad im not the only one who rests their pinky like that

Donde esta la opcion de "me encanta" aquí en RU-vid. :') ¡Simplemente hermosa melodía interpretada magistralmente!

This is the 20th time i have watch this video It's such a beautiful cover!

Wow incredibly done man that was awesome to get to see. Thanks so much for sharing bud 🙏🏻

not far from accurate, it is perfect.

Kind of you to say. I'm really glad you enjoy my renditions. Thanks. It's a Washburn D12S.

Magnificent work, you have a great vocal delivery not to mention the guitarplaying. Which tuning do you use? open C tuning seems to be prefered in the other videos with the capo on the 2nd/3rd Fret? But yours sounds brighter and closer to the demo version Nick Drake recorded. I see you have the capo on the first fret, so i reckon you use another tuning. Anyway you should really make some tutorials for these songs.

Wonderful performances! Every one is just top notch.

absolutely beautiful, a pleasure to hear and watch

This is magnificent, what a beautiful performance. Thank you.

Absolutely beautiful. Often times great guitarists leave vocals to be desired, but you got it bang on. Plus, you look rather like Zidane from Final Fantasy 9.

great stuff Tobiasim workin on this since a week and got the guitar part quite right but singing along seems almost impossibleyour version is damn flawless i start and end my day with your mesmerizing coversKeep em comin...

Really wonderful and faithful work, Tobias! I'd like to think you play out and let others listen to you doing this live. cheers!

Sorry I get back to you so late. I don't mind at all. Go ahead if you like. Thanks for listening!

Thanks for uploading such a beautiful cover. I have never been so touch by one so far.

Stunning! Just stunning!

You are the best at doing Nick Drake covers.

OMG !! You really nailed it !! Love it !! You have a great talent !!

Beautiful version - thank you loved this -

Do you curse where you come from, Do you swear in the night Will it mean much to you If I treat you right. Do you like what you're doing, Would you do it some more Or will you stop once and wonder What you're doing it for. Hey slow Jane, make sense Slow, slow, Jane, cross the fence. Do you feel like a remnant Of something that's past Do you find things are moving Just a little too fast. Do you hope to find new ways Of quenching your thirst, Do you hope to find new ways Of doing better than your worst. Hey slow Jane, let me prove Slow, slow Jane, we're on the move. Do it for you, Sure that you would do the same for me one day. So try to be true, Even if it's only in your hazey way. Can you tell if you're moving With no mirror to see, If you're just riding a new man Looks a little like me. Is it all so confusing, Is it hard to believe When the winter is coming Can you sign up and leave. Hey slow Jane, live your lie Slow, slow jane, fly on by.

Fantastic. Great voice! Best wishes! RIP Nick.

Outstanding! Sensational guitar work.

Hey man, beautiful rendition just wanted to ask, how did you learn this? by ear? I’ve been trying to find tabs for Hazey Jane 1 but so far haven’t found any that fit the recording like your playing has, response would be much appreciated, thank you! 😊

I love your Nick Drake covers

I was watching another one of these tutorial videos and the guy used CGCFCE for the tuning. That's the same but is there another one that is standard for most Nick Drake songs with a Capo? I can play Pink Moon and Place to Be with this tuning but it seems like there might be one that is better? The way the playing works seems too simple as crazy as that sounds.

Lovely, I'm speechless it feels like I'm listening to Nick, your voice and skills with guitar picking are astonishing *_* I was wondering if you can cover Hazey Jane II. I bet everyone would love to hear you playing it

@LiteGauge I'll try ;-) I'm glad you liked it! Thank you for the appreciation and stopping by :) Too kind.

Someone I admire and respect told me the only thing that matters is what is in your heart and soul. And that person was Alexi Murdoch. I've had the opportunity to chat with him at venues around town. So YOU my friend have the heart and soul of a true artist and no matter what you use to record it SHINES through. cheers, julie

@TubaGirl01 I really appreciate your support Emily! Thank you so much for stopping by :) Glad you liked my try here again. Maybe I'll get the chance to do that some day. all the best

Man this is absolutely beautiful.

you are really good man. I'm blown away.

and that is perfection in 4.14 ...

Love your cover! Have you used some tabs that are available online?

@joeburton77 Thank you for listening! I'm glad you enjoyed it.

You are a beast! I wish I could play as easily as you do!

Soooo beautiful! You're great talent! How long did it take you to play this?

Really wonderful! Thanks for being you!

We're talking about great work here dude. Your covers are so powerfull. You need to start with the original stuff and became famous to revive the folk in the world . You are freakin' talented and have so much potential to be on the top, congratulations to all of your attributes, voice, skills on the guitar and tempo notion, i'm looking foward to see your work. Subscribed and +1!

Very nice. I enjoy your Nick Drake covers, well played

@moran68 I'm glad you liked my try. I appreciate it! Thank you for leaving a comment :)

Very nicely done Mr Wilden. Admirable tribute

What tuning are you in? Thx

This guy is amazing he should have a reward for his amazing efforts well done my friend you are amazing and very breath taking ...

I have been watching your videos for some time .It amazes me how you can cover nick drake songs so greatly. You must practice loads !

Truly amazing Tobias! I closed my eyes and It could have been Nick Drake himself playing here without the string section. Since you asked about the mix, I would prefer to raise the vocal level just slightly. Other than that - flawless!

Wow!!!! Thank you from the bottom of my heart.

this is awesome im curious are you using your fingers or your nails to play the guitar