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Every now and again we come across one of those songs, songs that get under our skin. They evoke real emotion in a way that only music can. They stick with us – their melody popping into our minds when we least expect it, reminding us of a faraway place, a different time, someone in our lives.
‘While My Guitar Gently Weeps,’ by The Beatles is one such song. And that’s why musicians across the globe have taken the song, adapted it, made it their own.
A few years back, Steve Flack and his band Guitar Heroes performed this beloved hit along with many other guitar classics. Here’s what he had to say about the experience.
Steve Flack on his experience with Guitar Heroes
“Quite a few years ago now I put together the Guitar Heroes band. I wanted to explore the classic rock genre and record and play with some of Australia’s best guitar players. What a success it was. I was lucky enough to record three CDs with some of the country’s greatest musicians. We also did many live performances over a ten-year period in renowned venues like The Basement in Sydney and the Esplanade Hotel in Melbourne.
I also had the opportunity to interview many of the guitar players that participated in the project. We filmed the interviews and shared them via the Australian Guitar Magazine.
Below is Guitar Heroes’ performance of The Beatles classic, ‘While My Guitar Gently Weeps.’ Being on stage with Phil Emmanuel was one of my proudest moments and a truly life-changing musical experience.
Now that Phil is no longer with us, I want to relive the excitement of those shows and share that with you. Our good friend Eric Groethe Snr (yes, he is the Rugby League player that played with Parramatta and Australia) put together this video clip. I think he really captured the feel and energy of the performance. Thanks, Eric – you’re not just a pretty face on the footy field!
Guitar Heroes was a fantastic experience, one that extended my playing abilities and gave me an incredible insight into many great Aussie guitarists. It’s also made me a better teacher – when you learn to play the guitar with the Steve Flack Guitar Academy, you will benefit from all that I picked up working with real-life accomplished musicians. And that is invaluable.” – Steve Flack, Founder of Guitar Heroes and the Steve Flack Guitar Academy
Now it’s your turn
Purchase Steve’s original arrangement
Want to try your hand at this incredible tune? Pick up Steve’s original ‘While My Guitar Gently Weeps’ arrangement.
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