The Main Squeeze - "Gravity" 

My late wife passed from cancer at age fifty-five in January 2019 after a three year fight. In May 2019 my daughter invited me to a music festival in the Santa Cruz mountains, as I hadn’t been to any live music since her passing. Was reluctant to go, but went at the last minute and the Main Squeeze was playing, didn’t know anything about them, but by the time they were done, I and my daughter had been blown away. That day their music cleansed my soul and I felt alive again. Saw them twice after that and always stunning. Fast forward to this video, and my wife’s favorite artist and song by John Mayer was gravity. During her fight she had tattooed on her shoulder “keep me were the light is, as her motto to beat her cancer, sadly it did not happen. I have watched too many Main Squeeze videos to count since then, and when I saw this video pop up, I had to watch it. As always truly stunning and was loving it. When Corey started to sing “keep me were the light is, and the way he and the others sang it I lost it, as those were my wife’s words of hope during her struggle. Rest In Peace my beautiful Julie, our time together was a beautiful journey. You are missed, but know you are at peace. Thank you Main Squeeze, the whole song by all was wonderful, you touched my soul.

Came expecting a great Max's solo. Didn't get disappointed.

All I can say is that these guys have "it." I don't know their backstory, don't need to. What I know is that everything vibes. The rhythm section is so seamless and in the pocket which allows every individual part to express maximum soul. I've not heard a single piece by these guys that doesn't rock in it's own personal way. Love it!

This band is grossly underestimated. These guys should be superstars. But I’m glad they are producing their music. Amazing

Rick Beato keeps asking what happened to guitars and good singing. Come on Rick, join us over here in the Squeeze house. The whole band kills it every time. That conversation between Max's guitar and Corey's voice..... brought tears.

John Mayer would probably come over and sit in on this with them. I would LOVE to see Max and John Mayer trade off on some guitar greatness! And John Mayer loves jamming with people so..... maybe🤷‍♂️

I feel like after this we have to start having a serious discussion about Max and his place among the all time great guitarists. Seriously absolutely blows me away every time.

If you’re not swaying back and forth to this banger, you ain’t human

We used to cover this song in my band, kept it pretty much like the album version, it never got a ton of response but we kept playing it. A few years ago, I lead off into the outro solo, and for whatever reason, I turned to my brother (the drummer) and told him "Pick it up, let's go" and he did, and we did. Turned up the guitar and we ended it very much like theyre doing here. Huge reaction, and it instantly became a must play song.

Damn if I wasn't absolutely moved to tears, sobbing listing to that solo... Damn Max, that went straight into my soul!

That was literally the best cover I've ever heard. The vocal performances, the guitarist, the tightness of the band, absolute perfection.

I went to college "with" these guys and they were freakin' awesome back then. Somehow they're even light years past that now. Absolutely insane.

Music wizards. I'm delighted.

Bro the singer and guitarist vibing at the end was everything. SO dope!

This is not a cover, this is something else. Freaking awesome. Congrats guys!

The soul/gospel style of singing adds so much to this song. Great effort!

I was never a huge Mayer guy but I've been obsessed with the Live in LA version of this song recently so it's cool / weird timing to see this pop up now haha. Rock in Rio 2013 is pretty stellar too. Along with his new album I'm kinda becoming a fan now.

Wait, who the fuck are these guys?! Clicked on it randomly from my recommended vids and was absolutely BLOWN AWAY! You fellas killed it! Automatic sub immediately!

Oh FUCK YEAH! This is FINALLY what I've been talking about! You truly hit that mark and bridged the gap between the singer and the band and turned it into a cohesive substance! AND IT SOUNDS AMAZING!! Congratulations, and credit where it's due!

Every part of this group is fantastic, but, being a guitarist, I notice that Max brings touch dynamics to a whole new realm every single time.

Came back after 2 years to re watch this. Such a beautiful masterpiece.

I've just gotten into the habit of liking first and enjoying second. Hasn't steered me wrong yet.

I need this stuff on spotifyyyyyyy

The way his solos build is incredible. Every one starts as a soft skillful serenade, then builds more and more until finally hitting the point that pulls me to a place that’s filled with emotion, goosebumps and intensity.

I love the band as a whole - but I’d be lying if I didn’t acknowledge this Max fella. Props to his band mates for creating the space for him to do his thing. Gotta be some of the best guitar work you will hear today. That said - awesome cover. Best i’ve heard and it isn’t close.

I get chills every time that man has a guitar solo.

Never thought somebody could play a solo over Gravity and get to Mayer´s level...but you my friend, you did it!!

This an amazing cover. Props to all involved. That camera man needed to let Max and Corey stay where the light was. 😂

Guitar player is out of this world. What an amazing band!

Yes! Own it god dammit this band is great Come to Brazil, already

This IS better than the original. All of you, bravo. 😭

That AUDIO ENGINEER is a KEEPER Guys!!! 🙏💜 Awesome Max!!! (Maximus GUITARIST!!!😉) BEST ‘UNKNOWN’ I’ve EVER HEARD!!!! YOU ROCK!!!💜👍✨ AS ALL of you do!!!🙏

What a gift to get to see Maximillian’s take on this modern classic guitar piece. Of course the rest of the band is amazing as always, but Maximillian simultaneously honors the original while putting his own creativity and style into it stands out to me as particularly special. Thanks for doing this one folks!

Wow. I miss these feelings. Like leaving the bluebird at 4am.. feeling more alive and refreshed then ever before.

Max proving that giving notes in a solo enough time to breath is far better than a 100 notes a second any day of the week .

Inject Max's guitar playing into my veins! I can't get enough of it - he keeps it up, and he may knock David Gilmour off my number one spot. Unreal feel!

My neck is hurting from the swaying, my face is numb from the constant "OUUU" to wide smiles. This was an amazing journey. From that organ to the backing vocals to Max's solo and Corey's vocal chops. Outta this world.

Max “what guitar what used on the recording? Interesting, SG it is”. To me he’s literally the best example of why it doesn’t matter if you have the licks and soul and should stop chasing gear and practice.

No reason you guys should just have 232 thousand subscribers. You guys should be at 232 million. You guys are amazing! Never disappointed and always amazed!

I'm crying, just discovered The Main squeeze for myself, great performance of legendary song, great sound, and soulful, Thank you! You guys touched my soul!

there is simply no better thing happening to the artist than Main Squeeze covering his or her song such a privilege to be able to listen to you

John Mayer should be honored and feel blessed. What a cover.

the feel on this one is crazy

That SG has a remarkable Telecaster tone to it in this song. I dare say some very nice EQ analysis has been done on those humbuckers to get that tone. It sounds beautiful.

Maximillian once again with an epic solo!!!!

One of the most amazing bands I’ve ever heard. I’m just in awe

" Bugger me is it possible that this band just keeps getting better and better"

that guitar solo gave me goose bumps ive never turned something up so loud and just say there with my eyes closed that was awesome

This is by far, the best cover of this song I've ever heard. Spectacular!

That guitarist has incredible feel and tone too. That singer too! Got dayum!

I saw y’all in Bloomington when you were starting out. It makes me so happy to see how far you’ve come. I hope to see you at the bird soon.

I’ve seen a lot of Gravity covers.. from the guitar solo having a personal touch but remaining in tune with the original, to the background vocals you put on the where the light is part, this cover does the original justice. That guitarist transcends here, and I’m impressed he got this close to a Strat tone on an SG! Fire all around. Seriously.

Wow, this is great. Had to watch it twice in a row.

My god. I’m a HUGE John Mayer fan. He’s the reason I started playing guitar many moons ago. And I swear, I closed my eyes and if I didn’t know any better I would have thought they was the man himself. Apart from the humbuckers ☺️. Incredible job Max!

Y'all gotta do a Q&A on Max's board someday. I've seen a lot of effects boards, but DAMN that looks gnarly.

Hearing this song with that SG fullness… especially when the dude can absolutely slay on that thing… bliss.

I can only imagine this is what you hear while you ascend to Heaven.

Best actual band! Best guitar player, smooth as f... technical... feeling up to heaven...

This song got me through Summer 2021. Only a couple of days after this song premiered, I had to admit to myself that I was falling for a woman that I know was falling for me. There was mutual attraction - gravity. But I was already deeply invested on many levels and for many years with another woman, my other half. Here I was dreaming of ways of throwing it all away, and starting something with the new woman. Luckily it all remained just a dream, and didn't become reality or a nightmare. I am still in the light with my lady, and I never allowed myself and the other woman to get close enough to be anything but acquaintances, we're not even friends. When I hear this song, I think of the other woman, but all she is is just another beautiful woman to me that provided me a beautiful dream, not reality.

The mix on your music is so unreal for a live performance!

From a small town in Gosport in England, I grew up on Clapton, dire straits, Queen and now I can add these to my favourite bands. Clapton and knophler are the only guitarist to give me the goosebumps and now so does this guy!!! This band is a amazing!!! While my guitar cover blew my mind!!!

That's a must watch concert on my bucket list. These guys are absolutely amazing. So much feeling. That's what we need the most right now. Thank you.

Please come to El Paso, Texas and perform at our Neon Desert Music Festival! You guys would be absolutely perfect for it! Much love! 👍

I’m lost for words. This is pure magic.

I got GOOSEBUMPS from that one!

I hope Mayer peeps this. You guys always rock but Max is truly something else.

Man - I recently transcribed the original Mayer solo and this version is hitting on many different levels now. Max's solo artfully weaves in and out of references to the original and his own improvised lines. It's truly next level. I am going to transcribe both to understand those departure points in depth. Question for Max - do you do anything specific on the SG to get that glassy single-coil tone at the beginning? Split coil or roll back tone/volume?

Y'all can play any song in the world!

I just discovered your music today and I'm an instant fan.

Trust me..there can be no better music than this..when you take a masterpeace and and turn it into a sublime super controlled meaning what this song is all about! Respect!!!

Let me be clear folks, only talent do not produces covers this level. This is a combination of love, talent, hard work, years off selfgiving and a little big touch off god behind. Thnks for everything ! Keep rocking !

That's by far the best cover of that song that I've ever seen. What a solo! Beautiful

simply perfect

This is the real music...amazing!

each member of this band has elite talent

Max takes U 2 the Max. His solos are always off the chain! The brother can definitely play that axe!

John talk n to Stevie and a blessing to see Main Squeeze keep n conversation going! Absolutely beautiful to my ears

Main Squeeze giving us a piece of art once again!

Guitarist: Perfectionism at is finest

This upload singlehandedly made my whole week better

The Main Squeeze's own "Since I've been loving you" Love it!

These guys are upload gems that make my days! From their awesome covers, to their excellent originals!

John Mayer is one of my favorite musicians from the past 30 years. His performance of this song with John Legend at the 2006 Grammys is what pulled me away from angsty 00s teenager standbys and into the world of R&B. And despite my loving of The Main Squeeze's entire discography (that I've heard), I somehow thought this cover would try to depart from the original in a way that I didn't enjoy. Mainly because I thought "this song is such a vibe that if you stick to it, you won't sound meaningfully original. But if you depart from it, you'll ruin in." I stand chastened and rebuked.

I love the shots where Max and Corey are jumping around and Rob is solidly rooted to the ground, just as into it.

Dude those highs are unreal. What a great band

that voice wow

Main Squeeze once again everybody, damn this is soo effin good

Fashionable boots, ballet slippers, skateboard shoes and basketball ballers is the footwear combination of great music. Best band on RU-vid

Saw another comment like this but I would honestly put max up there with some of the greatest. The emotion he is able to express through that piece of wood is astonishing

my god! that was incredible. Max never disappoints. Production was outstanding!!! ENCORE!!! *Hits replay button*

...just noticed "the light" is over Max and they were certainly keeping it where the light was for that killer solo at the end.

The first group to cover Gravity with an SG! I love it, what a cover!!!

This band knows where the Light IS!

This is one of the few John Mayer numbers I liked and you guys do a magnificent version.

You know that feeling that music gives you when it is soulful and healing. You listen and lose yourself in the groove. You find your self listening to the same song on repeat for more times than you can count. This song does that for me. Covered in goose bumps and just enjoying the groove. Please come to the Huntsville Alabama area.

You're true masters! This song proves how skilled you are. Amazing job. I love your singer's voice. Great job for the guitarist too...

oh my..so soulfull. i hope John sees that

Мы живём с женой 25 лет и последний раз танцевали лет 10 назад но когда услышали это исполнение встали и пошли кружить

Love the way they’re able to convey a live vibe First rate musicianship and audio . 👍

We see you Sound guy! The mix on this is really good! Amazing job guys!