Right band wrong time. I think that’s probably the best description of Big Wreck’s musical journey. Still a killer band, though it makes me proud to be Canadian
Thank you for the tutorial. Thornley is criminally underrated. Big Wreck is Canada's best kept secret. Where have they been all my life? Since I heard the first 10 seconds of Locomotive I became an instant fan.
I went deep into the Big Wreck discography and even had a chance to take some lessons from the rhythm guitar player Brian Doherty (RIP) and my level of playing went crazy. Now I play exclusively in the G flat 5 tuning but i drop the low string down a whole step and it opens up a huge amount of options. I play almost exclusively with this tuning, as well as DADGAD and whatever Soundgarden's "Burden in my hand" and "Pretty Noose" tuning is
Great tutorial! I’m obsessed with Big Wreck…I’ll never forget hearing them in 97 with this track and being blown away! The new EP Pages still has them performing at their highest level…I’m in the US and keep turning people on to them. Soundgarden could bring Ian on to do some tribute shows in the vein of what Pantera is doing now..any way would love to see more Big Wreck guitar lessons.
I can’t believe this only has 64 likes!! I’ve loved this song, and Big Wreck since they came out. I’ve been trying to figure this out since 2001 when I started playing guitar! Thanks a million!!
OMG, Kelly. This is one of my all-time favourite songs, & You are a GREAT teacher, breaking down every delicate element. THANK YOU so much for your kindness, patience & attention to minute details.
Awesome tutorial! Thanks! I just learned an appreciation for them after watching a Beatto interview late week. I don’t have any idea how I missed this band. What an interesting and original approach to playing. I love this song. I’m 67 years old and still discovering stuff like this thanks!
I'm in the music industry and have been following these guys since they came onto the scene. RIP Brian!! Thornley is one of my favortie guitar/vocal heros and BW is one of my all time favorite bands. Great tutorial.
Freakin' awesome, man! Thanks a lot for this eye-opening tutorial and a glimpse into the magic and genius of alternate tunings! Really appreciate your teaching style!
I have been showing my Dad bits and pieces of Ian’s stuff byway of music teachers like yourself and he really likes it as he was a guitarist. He hasn’t heard any albums yet. I can’t wait. PS he’s 82
That was fun, thank you! Always thought Ian/Big Wreck was a band's band because only my musical buddies and I were talking about that album when it came out. But is definitely one of the best to hear, and look forward to FINALLY making an attempt to learn playing it. So thanks again 😎👌
Thank you for putting Ian Thornley and Big Wreck on my radar, this is a great riff indeed and although I haven't heard the original yet I'm pretty confident your cover was impeccable as always, haha!
Just discovered Big Wreck 7.2. Excellent description of their varied sound and influences. I knew of Ian Thornley, just had never heard of his band. My favorite listening at the moment and spreading the word to everyone I can. Love your channel and really enjoyed this one!
This is a serious tutorial for free, you would be crazy not to learn this. Amazing band and amazing sounds, time will judge them as one of the greatest ever.
Ian Thornley is a GOD in both voice and guitar. No only that, the fact that his prolific and complicated songwriting has been overlooked is a GLOBAL tragedy. I'd only like to add one thing, despite your comparisons to Chris Cornell, I really believe you're selling Ian short. His range is far greater and his live performances far more perfect than Chris'. Just my two cents. Amazing tutorial and breakdown. Thanks for this!
You've nailed this on all fronts! Would you be able to share more on your tone/effects for this tune? You've touched on it in this video but is there any more detail you can share. I have a Helix LT so as much info as you would be willing to provide would be awesome. Thanks.
I'm very Canadian, very late gen-x / early millennial, and very biased because this is one of my favorite albums of all time... but I would defy anyone to find a better guitar intro to any album of that era.
i agree i thot Ian was first a keyboard guy. watch him n BW live. oaf that song under the light house come again ghosts i think they are too good for a light pop audience
Ian is 100x better than Chris Cornell, as good as Chris is, Ian is a beast... Little bit of an insult to Ian and big wreck to compare them to Sound Garden.. IMO
Do you hear the two little harmonica riffs at 1.01 and 1.06 Love that🎶 It's the only 2 times as far as I can tell. That makes me like it more! You did a awesome job on that my friend, Great song...
