Why Guitar Players HATE Dave Matthews

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00:00 Intro
02:52 My Discovery!
04:33 His Killer Technique
05:26 Reevaluating

[samuraiguitarist]

The Dave Matthews chords are some of my favourite things to play on an acoustic. Call me a 90s frat dude but I LOVE DMB

[kenhiett]

From a drummers perspective, Carter Beauford is similar in his instrumental prowess. The entire band has always represented musical wizardry to me. It's hard to pick a favorite song, but Cortez the Killer with Warren Haynes in their Central Park concert has to be up there. RIP - LeRoi Moore.

[tylersmith]

I’m not a guitar player but I went through my teens and 20’s loving DMB’s music. Hearing you perfectly play Satellite brings back a lot of those feelings of youth. That song still makes me feel a certain way that I can’t explain. Thank you.

[abnknyte]

Dave is one of the greatest underrated artists of all time IMO. I have seen him live 12 times and it is mind blowing.

[pimp]

Don't even get me started on Tim Reynolds. He is a true master.

Dave Matthews live at Radio City is unreal. Right up there with John Mayer live at Nokia Theater.

[rba]

Live at Luther College with Tim Reynolds is still a go-to for me, kid of the 90s. If I had to pick one song to play that would knock the socks off of most people who don't know Matthews' ability, it'd probably be #41. Amazing song that you can really jam to if you have someone on lead.

[billregan]

It’s funny to me that Dave is not so well known today. He absolutely dominated the 90s and early 00s. Guess I’m getting old!
Monster player and amazing band.

[insightd]

I saw him live in July and there no missed steps as Dave approaches 60. Just a legend.

[Pythonzzz]

I’m a drummer and I feel this same way about Carter Beauford, DMB’s drummer. Rapunzel is still on my bucket list to learn on drums one day, but I can’t play it yet despite years of experience. The syncopated hi-hat work, the fills, and odd rhythms are really tough to replicate.

[MorticiaAddams]

Dave tours so much, i suggest everyone go see him at least once. No openers...just him and the band for a solid three hours. Always a good show with an ever-changing set list. 👌

[scbluesman]

Absolute favorite song by DMB is #41. A close second would have to be "Seek Up" - The version he did with Tim Reynolds on his "Live at Luther College" concert. Even though that album doesn't have his full band, it's all the more worth checking out since the stripped down setup forced him (and Tim) to really expand their acoustic playing.

[jeeither]

my favorite DMB song is Two Step. Listen to the studio version, and then listen to the live version at their Central Park concert. Mindblowing.

[pspence]

He is so much more than a guitar player...he's a decent human being. A good guy and super talented.

[benrothbard]

The Stone has always blown me away. It’s a classic. Moody and beautiful at the same time and fun as hell to play. His solo acoustic versions on YouTube are better than the album cut.

[ricardomaisnegro]

As a Brazilian, I grew up without knowing the "dmb hate". It was just a few years later that I've found out about it, and I just couldn't understand, neither find a logical explanation. I love it, and love his live stuff. There is a 90s or early 2000s version of #41 that the band just kills it. Superb. Great songs and far from 4 chords pop songs!

[bastianmay]

Dave Matthews Band is loaded with high skilled musician that compliment each other. No one ever go playing solo too crazy. They somehow give that part to their guest musician. Just love this band, their original songs and also when they cover other's songs, they make it more fun to listen.

[iThoughtThisWasHomeDepot]

By far #41 is my favorite Dave Matthews song and probably my favorite song in general, both to play and to listen to. The way the chords are shaped allows you to add in notes to make the chords much more interesting, and it kind of makes a blend between rhythm guitar and solo guitar.

[aball]

Great explainer. And as a 40 year old man who has played acoustic guitar since Under the Table and Dreaming came out, I’ve never felt more middle aged than watching your awe in learning about how awesome Dave really is 😂

Deep cut is Warehouse for me.

[skycat]

Watching his AOL sessions are really beautiful. It is just him and his accoustic guitar isolated so you can really study his hand movements when he plays as well as his singing ability. His singing is unique and watching him you can appreciate how artistic and soulful he sounds rather than a lot of musicians who follow a clean-cut, traditional way of singing.

[robinolsen]

Every single musician on the stage with DMB is GENIUS!
Thank you for this video. You made my day.