Thank you for sharing that story about Scare Tissue. Amazing story from an amazing man. God Bless your grandma. I can relate to your story in so many ways. My late grandma meant to world to me as well. Thanks for all you do Dave. Your vids keep inspiring me to be a better guitarist. You ROCK brother
We have to make this video arrive to Chili Peppers in some way so that they will call Dave to play with them. He deserves this. We should probably ask Flea or Chad on Instagram
I was just thinking that, if we get enough people to start posting this video sharing it and also spamming it to the chili peppers I'm sure either they will see it and reach out or someone influential enough will see it and reach out to them to get to Dave. The chilies are actually known for being open with their Fanbase and playing with people who make covers of their songs. They did it with Tim and Cameron.
Shady Knopfler I no longer have social media but flea I know is active on Instagram maybe try to dming him there ir getting over their email, if anyone has any information please post here so we can start this
Great video man. I've struggled with heroin addiction the last few years, and John, his music, his journey, his life inspires me to get sober more than any other thing in the world. You can see in him how at peace he is, how thankful he is for his life. I want that feeling. We all have our issues, our own personal wars we are fighting, and a lot of times people would never know by looking at us. Idk man, I wish I had the answers but I dont. I just know his music makes me feel better.
Hope you’re doing better now. Get on a suboxone or methadone script and stop hanging around the places where you used to score. After 6 months you’ll be over the worst of the cravings and withdrawals. That’s what helped me after 12 years addicted to H
Dave, I lost my mother 14 months ago and the pain never goes but the way you resolve it changes as time goes by. Being able to talk about is really good but being able to put the emotions into music is even more powerful and cathartic. Honour those you love and loved by using your talent to the full and enjoy the music you produce. In doing so you will make a lot of us very happy as well. Your gift is very special.
I know it's not the purpose that made you record this video, but I feel like we should all try to send messages to the chilis/flea/chad etc pages and profiles to try to get this video noticed. Who knows, sometimes dreams may become true
Yes the only way I can think of is through instagram we could send to flea Chad and Chili peppers page. With a link to this video and another of Dave playing so they can see how amazing he is. I know sometimes Flea answers tweets from people on Twitter. Also they must be having some down time at the moment as they are in Egypt ready for Friday, so possibly they might have time to read messages.
Hi Dave. I’ve been watching your vids for a while now. I subscribed a few weeks ago. This is my first comment. I do not comment on the tube often. I stumbled across this video tonight (I live in Australia) and thought, I’d love to see you live out your dream. I once knew flea many years ago. Not friends or anything but we used to surf the same break and I later worked on his house he had built in southern NSW on the east coast of Australia. He put on a big dinner for all of the tradesmen after it was finished. He was sure to get around and talk to us all individually. He is a very down to earth type of guy. Later that night he jammed on a sitar and my friend Paul played guitar while an older lady sung in Indian or Hindu perhaps. It was amazing and very mesmerising. I feel very privileged to have experienced it. I don’t know if he will remember me, I doubt it. This was about 25 years ago. I have messaged him nonetheless and attached this video. Fingers crossed he reads it. Dreams can come true, I truly hope yours does. Keep making videos mate, regardless of article 13. I’m sure your grandmother is watching your shows and is with you always. All the best to you and yours...
Guys, how can we make RHCP play Scar Tissue with Dave? What power do we have? Lets join forces and try Flea's instagram! If we don't try we wouldn't know!...see how RU-vidr Dave504 got Flea's attention during his RU-vid livestream in just a couple of hours, it's not impossible, at least no to try :D
Thanks for posting this Dave. I lost my grandmother 7 years and 7 days ago, and for me her song will always be Wish You Were Here by PF. She liked that song and every time I play it I think of her and when I tried to play and sing it the other day I couldn't help but cry.
Awesome Dave! Scar Tissue always brings back a time for me were I am in my late twenties, and I lost the remaining three Grandparents I had, and the 9/11 terrorist attacks had happened, and I was recently diagnosed with a few chronic illnesses and all the stress landed me in the hospital for a week.
If you feel her, she's there, Dave. Emotions can't be faked. Thanks for sharing the story. Close your eyes and she'll kiss you 'cause with the birds you'll share.
Wow you are NOT silly. I lost my Dad, Best Friend, and Hero 2 years ago. Oddly enough, around the time this was posted. I feel my Father every day. I even smell his cologne from time to time. She is with you and is super proud of you! All love brother!
That’s such a awesome story your grandma she’s watching over you and her spirit stay with you that’s why you play guitar with so much passion and your able to share it with the world on RU-vid! Thank you for sharing that big fan and God Bless 🙏👍😊
I lost my Dad when I was 7. My Mom at 27, But I still think of them all the time . I still feel their presence and know they watch out for me. I'm 58 now. Your grandma will watch out for you as well. Sincerest condolences Dave
Dave. I didn't comment the last few month - althoughi saw litteraly every of your vids and most of them - especially the intros - touches my soul. The reason for non-commenting is, that there is - from my poin t of view (i.e. i am not the person doing that) no need to say true things over and over. But this video as well as the "Never Fade" video is worthy to point out one thing (from my point of view): Music is not to show people what you can do with a pice of wood with six strings on it in your hand (even not if one is so skillful like you). Music is all about meaning to yourself and feeling and soul and heart and being one with the vibe. You are the reason i am still into playing guitar and doing it more from my heart and not so much from my fingers now. Thank you Dave. Good bless you. Your heart is a drum machine ;)
I remember that day, when I was 3 or 4 years old stepping in my uncle's room and there was a scar tissue video playing. I was completely stunned and cried almost immediately when the last solo came in. That song made me fall in love with the music and to that day it is still my favourite song of all time. Thank you Dave for that touching story. Peace!
The video and the song give goosebumps to me. And the three short guitar soloes are amazing! I lost parents, some friends and a beloved cousin in a very few years. Scars are in my soul, and body due medicines, but never gave up dreaming with music. Thank You!
I am in a very similar position to you my friend. My grandma passed away a couple of weeks ago and it tore my world apart, I had to attend her funeral a couple of days ago and it was really difficult to say goodbye to her but I knew that I couldn’t change how life had gone but I could forever remember the beautiful times I spent with her in my life. I would love to work on something with you as I’m very rhcp inspired just like yourself and I think we could make something amazing for both our grandmas to be proud of and also bring two different worlds together in a strange but beautiful way. I hope that you’re okay and you’re keeping strong, you’re an awesome guy and I love watching your videos bro.
Thankyou for sharing this incredibly hard and emotional subject.I have many songs that when played remind me of people that are sadly not here.My dad passed a few years back he was a massive Queen fan so whenever a Queen song comes on I’m straight away thinking of my dad.Theres so much I could say but it’s hard to put down in writing.The main thing is you remember your family with love even if at times it’s painful.Hope I made sense on such a hard subject to talk about and I’m sure our family/friends are looking down proud of us.
Scar Tissue is my favorite chili peppers song and is also the first chili peppers song I’ve ever heard, it’s always had the most meaning to me and every time you’ve said it in a video I’ve been waiting for your reason why. As for me when I was 15 I started dating a girl and she was into all of this indie alternative stuff that I had never heard. We fell in love and I could swear this song was playing. We dated for two years and I’ve felt lost ever since. My first love showed me my favorite song and favorite band in the universe and I didn’t even realize it until it was all gone. So with the birds I’ll share this lonely view. ~Dave M, may sound weird but Dave Simpson you’re a Great human being, thanks so much for making these videos for us and doing what you do. You’re a life saver.
Thank you so much for sharing this, it was clear how difficult this was for you. I'm so grateful to you for doing it though as you've helped me with an element of my own loss I hadn't faced up to yet. My grandparents were performing singers, and spent most of their lives on stage. My family have all inherited this musical interest, but in various forms. Some have chosen to actively perform as much as possible, whereas I play guitar for myself. My grandma died a long time ago and my grandad this January. While dealing with his loss what I hadn't faced up to was the guilt of never letting either of them see or hear me playing, which is something I'm going to regret forever. Something has been bothering me since he died, and I haven't been able to identify it, and it's that regret definitely. I really do appreciate you making this video, it has helped me hugely. I agree fully with the guitar therapy, the irony for me is that as soon as I found out he had died I picked up the guitar and wrote my best piece of music so far, which of course he'll never hear, and in truth I haven't been able to play since. I know this is far too much information but I need you to know that you bearing your soul and pain to us all was worth it, and I'm incredibly grateful to you for doing so. Thanks Dave, keep up the good work
Mate, that’s beautiful. Thank you for sharing. Don’t know how you made it through getting that on video but fair play to you. It’s funny how music makes us create such strong emotional attachments but that’s where some of the magic lives. Can’t wait to hear the track you’ve recorded that was inspired by scar tissue. I’ve said it before, but stick at this, you’re one of the people who make RU-vid a lovely and personal experience - thanks for continuing to create for us all.
God bless your grandmas soul dave, it's things like that that are hidden in johns playing it's this deep sadness that's so sad only cause it has this greater happiness underneath I'm glad you can find a piece of mind in playing music !!
So sorry to hear about your grandma, but thank you for sharing this with us. Respect your bravery so much. If she were here right now, she'd be so proud of your playing and the person you've become.
Hey Dave I'd just like to tell you I've watched so many guitarists on youtube and many of them are great for what they do, but to me you're a different kind of player. I think things like what you're talking about in this video shine through in your playing because the way you play is so expressive and emotive and genuine and as a fellow JF diehard I can really hear him in your sound. All the best to you man!
Thank you Dave for your heartfelt story,I listened to Never fade this morning and loved it,Im sure your Grandma is watching over you,Cheers follow your dreams to reality!!
Very good sharing moment for you. My you find more inspiration without heart breaks. Sometimes those are the best moments to Express yourself when something that tragic happens.
Thank you so much for doing this video. This clearly was really hard for you to do and the fact you've shared this means alot. I listened to your song straight after and thought it was beautiful, a really inspired riff that John would envy of. Keep doing what you're doing, your videos are awesome and seeing them pop up makes my day.
Some songs just have that power, man... act like a gateway to those heavy emotions/memories.👍 My grandma was mean as a snake... Don't miss her one bit.🤣
You brought me to tears when you said "I wish she'd be there when I look up and hear me play". This is your story, your video. But if I may ramble on, as you like to apologize for so much, my mother passed when I was 13 years old. She'd always encouraged me to pick up the guitar but I never got around to do it because of laziness. I have now been playing for 3 years, out of the 6 since she left. And everytime I do something that sounds remotely good to my hears I think of her. And I regret not having been able to play my songs to her when she was alive. All of this to say, I, and many of the people on here I'm sure, do understand the hollow, the hole, the gap, whatever, that you feel and will always feel. But like some others have said, and rightly, if you do feel her, then she's just there mate. She really is. The people we love, and lost, are to thank for the things we do, the way we are and the people we've or we'll become. They're always there, they'll always be, hiding somewhere behind a G7 or a manic solo improv. Thank you for mustering up the courage to do this video, as it was cathartic for me and I imagine for many of us. Thank you, your grandma is bloody proud.
I’m pretty sure that if you think they are there with you then they prob are and no matter where they are the love always remains . Can relate to your story so much as my dad was everything to me as a kid and growing up I used to worry what would happen if the worst happened and then one day suddenly out of nowhere he died at 58 and he is why I was into the guitar (he was a big Rory fan) and I miss him so much and would love to share all things guitar with him still - just not the same without him but I still keep playing .
Moving explanation, Dave, and as long as it makes sense to you, the rest is secondary... In the end, it is about your feelings, nobody else... A life without dreams or aspirations is too boring, I have my dream too, which is to play live May this be Love with Jimi Hendrix, and I know it'll never come true, but I love dreaming on that anyway... Allow me, please, to quote "[...] Some people say daydreaming is for all the lazy minded fools, with nothing else to do, so let them laugh, laugh at me [...]" (Jimi Hendrix, May this be Love, 1967) Play on brother and take care...
That story about your grandmother made me feel like I need to be a part of my familys life, we dont have a good relationship but I would hate to have any of them pass and regret not trying to be with them.
Great story I wore a woven cloth bracelet in honor of my grandmother, it fell away about 4 years after her passing shortly after that we lost my Grandfather. I wore his wedding ring until I lost enough weight that it was falling off .Now it sits in a special place until I get it resized or get fat enough to wear again. Thanks for sharing I wish you all the best Sir .
There's so much I want to say about this video Dave so I'm just gonna start writing. First of all watching this has my neuvous system glowing. I can feel you raise out of me a realization of why we play guitar. Goodbye - You know this isn't the right title for this, you're hesitant for a reason my friend. Listen to yourself just like you did when you realized what the chords meant, it will come. Coming from a holistic (whole mind, body, and spirit) massage therapists point of view what you're saying is on my level if that makes sense. All the average Joe's *would* think you're crazy for still feeling her energy around you, they just do not understand. I feel the same way with my granfather who passed around the same time ago (15 years). Being in tune with these feelings takes a certain level of spiritual awakening or however you want to describe what that is and most people unfortunately cannot fathom feeling the energy of their loved ones that have passed on embracing them when they do. Thank you for being courageous enough to share your story, I just called my grandma and scheduled a lunch date. We only have so much time on this earth as do the people around you so make memories of the ones who count. Stay on your path, it's changing lives because I know it's changed mine. I didn't know how to play guitar a year and a half ago and the reason I do is very heavily thanks to you and my mother. With the mixture of your talent for educating young guitarists, ability to tap into that universe and express yourself through your instrument and my growing connectedness to the spiritual universe and my acquisition of my 1983 fender strat!!! finding myself completely lost in what I'm playing is quite regular now. Can I say thanks again because I don't feel like it's good enough.. what's thanks but like 1 million times over and 10 million times better than the word thank you. Stay healthy and happy Dave, and know and extra person loves you on this blue dot ✌🏽️
You are an incredible human and guitarist and your grandma would be very proud of how far you've come. Your videos inspire people everyday and I really hope your dream comes true one day. By the way I think Josh would just quit if you got on that stage. He couldn't compete.
My compliments for being strong enough to make this video!! I'm sorry for your loss but at least it serves as an inspiration for writing songs! You're amazing Dave
Nothing wrong with dreams...think we all learn when loved one's pass, believe it took a lot of courage to make and post this, so well done and many thanks for all your hard work
The guys from TimAndCameronPlayingGuitar had a jam session with Flea. If they can do it, we must support Dave to arrange a meeting too. Dave deserves it so much. It is not only his passion, he could easily perform as the guitarist of RHCP as he plays so well and with such feelings.
I have a similiar story For me it is the sarabande of bach's suite no. 1 My grandma meant everything to me, i wouldn't be a musician if it wasn't for her. She bought me my number one guitar that i love the most and bought me my cello and i wanted to play the song for her but than she past away and i played it on her funeral and this memory keeps me going forward everytime i think about this piece Thank you for sharing this story with us, it inspired me very much to keep on going even though i had a hard time and a injured hand that kept me away from playing but this video helped me to get back into it right now Thank you so much
I am not a fan of the Chili Peppers, but AM a big fan of you!.... Your family must be extraordinary people to have raised such a gentleman, and gentle man.... Nice to see your fan base ever -growing, and the love you are given is a testament to a monumental man, with a pure soul.... My gram passed away as well, back in 1997, and I was forever changed, as well... Do your thing, in your own time- and stay strong, brother.
I always put this song to the headphones everytime I go home by train from school after final tests ať the end of the schoolyear. Feels like I am comming home after hard battle completly destroyed. Ifeel so good almost like I was in the videoclip od the song so chilling.
I know where you’re coming from to a extent my great uncle use to always play guitar and he passed before I got (decent) at guitar and I think about it all the time
The first part where you talked about your Gran it's clear that it still affects you a lot. For the later bit about wishing to play with the Chili Peppers, its not crazy or weird, its the same thoughts many who picked up an instrument think of. Just few of us get the chance.
8:23 really made me break man. I've never lost anyone, but I was addicted to Heroin and I have a song I feel the same way about, well rather a whole record (Elliott Smith - Either/Or) and I would shoot up while listening to that record, and if I had to say a song that I would always attach my drug use to it's off his self titled record, and it's St. Ides heaven
I've been waiting for this so long. Very Exited to watch. I am so angry. Why would you press that dislike button, I hope that you missclicked it. cause if not. like what the hell actually. It is very emotional video and you are just pressing that button. You have no soul if you pressed it.
Surly, someone of the 39K subs or regular viewers, knows someone that knows someone that knows someone from the inner circle of the Chili peppers. Let them know about this wonderful young man. It's the least we could do for this talented musician and lovely person!
I can tell by your playing how much you care about her and how much she means in your life, it's a really beautiful song. You also mentioned you saw them play it live twice, what concerts were those?
Hey Dave thanks,for helping us fans understand how this is for you. I am a spiritual person.your grandmother IS seeing your playing, she says the chilies should play with you, not you with them.she also said old guitar,old old boots. I dont know what that means cuz it's a message for you
THEY CAN IGNORE ONE OF US!!! BUT THEY CANT IGNORE US ALL DM flea's instagram page (flea333), spam their fb page, poke chads myspace idgaf! But get this man his dream!!!
Hey Dave, this is why music means so much to us, a song played on the radio can turn us into gibbering wrecks. Dont for one second believe you never got to play for your gran. We are energy and consciousness, Energy cannot be created or destroyed, we are eternal concioussness having this experience called life. Of course your Gran has heard you play and watched you grow as a person, she's watching you record this video you dummy ❤👵
Hey brother, can you demo the squire classic vibe 50 s telecaster? Have you played one and if so what is your expert opinion of one. Thank you brother and keep the faith!
its what I call "triggers"..they are instances that come along in your life that reminds you of something...in your case its a song in others it could be a word or a place or just anything in general..We all have them Dave....everything that happens to us shapes how we are and feel. To feel one past is common...she was there Dave...she was.....find the book"Talking to Heaven" and read it..peace Dave
Bro, I LOVE your channel, and you are a SUPER talented guitar player, but I think you and I would disagree about RHCP...Im not saying you are wrong (because 1. This song means the world to you. And 2. Its just a difference of opinion) But to me, RHCP is not something i enjoy listening to. They arent bad, just not my cup of tea. I guess it has to do with this person who used to be my best friend and his little controlling troll of a wife, who would just drive them into the ground. But it seemed like he was into all of the artists i feel that way about (Like Disturbed, A7X, and Neil Young) I mean no disrespect toward you. I just wanted to add my 2 cents and at the same time provide a story for the other side of that spectrum. Also...your grandma is very proud of you, man! You honor her by doing what you are doing and doing what makes you happy. Keep on keepin on, brother!
