The Beatles - Across The Universe LESSON

[JHBG]

The "simple" Beatles song are never that simple are they? Love this, thanks Mike!

[douglasmijangos]

“Limitless undying Love which shines around me like a million suns… it calls me on and on across the universe”❤ that might be my favorite John Lennon lyric … poetic doesn’t even begin to describe it.. I can close my eyes and imagine myself in space wit this incredible light shining on me

[RipReed]

I'd like to be able to say "I came for the backstory, stayed for the lesson" but that wouldn't be true :D Mike, thanks for your fabulous attention to detail both in the context of the story and the intricacies and idiosyncrasies of the arrangement. You're a real treasure!

[Edward-ozv]

Mike, your musical talent is amazing.

[stephenhyder]

This is really, really so good. You did a great job with it. This one and Long and Winding Road are the only Beatles songs that draw tears in my eyes.

[juliuscepeda]

One of my favorite Beatle songs. One of John’s best lyrics with a beautiful melody.

[angelomia]

To me this shows how spiritually deep John is and you have become a master at unveiling his genius for us.❤

[martynspooner]

Mike is just the best at Beatles stuff the detail is phenomenal. Thanks a lot.

[louislamboley]

I have to agree with John. It is a wonderful song. Very moving and sincere. I always thought it was one of his best.

[marcioljk]

Congrats Mike, superb job❕Lizzie Bravo, one of the girls in background vocals, was Brazilian 🤍She passed away in 2021 ☁️ Greetings from Brazil🏳️

[Kenaiwolf]

WOW! Mike, thank you. This has not only given me greater respect for the song, but will hopefully help my musician kids with their composition. Yes, I keep telling them "...go back and learn Beatles songs. It will help you hear how chords go together and write the melody".

[annamariaisland]

I love the symmetry of the chord/meter structure in this song. In the first verse, the first of the two lines has 3 measures of 4/4 and then the 5/4 one. The second line has 3 measures of 4/4 and a 2/4 measure, and employs the Gm chord. In the second verse, the first line has 4 measures of 4/4, while the second line has 3 of 4/4 and one of 5/4. No 2/4 measure and no Gmin chord. The third and final verse is nearly a mirror of the first. The first line has 3 measures of 4/4 and one of 2/4, with the Gmin chord. The second line has 4 measures of 4/4 (no 5/4 here). The version on the Anthology does not have either of the 5/4 measures, perhaps showing that John decided a brief pause or breath was needed after the words "across the universe, " to let them soak in the mind another beat. What a wonderful song, and a beautiful explanation of how to play it. Thanks so much Mike!

[hscottcpa]

I always look forward to the history of the song (as well as the lessons!) Beautiful job as always

[thereactors-southbay]

Hey Mike- great lesson & backstory ...I've been playing this forever, but will step up to get the precise John rhythm. Your better half has a great voice! This is always an emotional song for me as my brother & I played it at our father's funeral.

[sapelesteve]

Another fantastic analysis & lesson of an amazing Beatles song Mike! The musical genius of JL is truly mind blowing! Thanks for all of the hard work that you put into making these Beatles lessons! Hope that all is well and that you & your wife are enjoying life! 👍🎸🎤👏

[tpaine]

So good…you have been a treasure…I love the way you teach these wonderful songs..Thank you

[HieronymousCheese]

Superb, as usual. Love your version. And...hello Mrs Pachelli. 😊

[rwjwith]

To me this song is an example of a poem set to music…straight ahead . Absolutely beautiful song. Great job!

[scobyknoby]

There were only 1200 of those Taylors made. Last guitars before the expression system and bolt on necks started production. I bought mine in 2002.

[gtechblues]

It’s the best version I heard for this great song. Thanks for the tutorial…