Invisible Guitar Discussion

[RoKKeR]

Well, I've gotten my first few listens into Invisible. Thought I'd make this thread so we can discuss Edge's playing in the new song!

Biggest kicker is that huge synth hook that comes in near the beginning. Definitely Edge on guitar, as you hear that part later on without as many effects in it, starts right at the "There is no them..." breakdown around 2:50.

The other lighter guitar parts sound a bit of Out of Control, and for some parts at least it sounds like he's using an 8th note delay? Don't know if it's me hearing things but there are definitely some sections where it sounds like a delay is filling in 8th notes as opposed to Edge.

Thoughts! I don't really have knowledge of actual pedals/effects units/etc. because I run all my stuff through Line 6 UX2 but I'll gladly participate in discussion!

 

[popacrobat]

chords/tabs anybody as well? yes, i'm lazy.

 

[U2DMfan]

Basic chords (first draft).

Verse
D# - G#
(then just before the chorus)
Fm - G#

Chorus (timing is in parenthesis)
Fm (8 beats) - G# (8 beats) - Gm (12 beats) - D# (4)
Fm (8) - G# (8) - Gm (8) - G# (8)

Bridge:
C - Fm - D# - A#

Outro/"there is no them"
D# - Fm


I didn't spend a ton of time on it but it's a starting point at least.

 

[breathe]

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=10152956815051686

watch this! edge using his Explorer on the song

 

[popacrobat]

Basic chords (first draft).

Verse
D# - G#
(then just before the chorus)
Fm - G#

Chorus (timing is in parenthesis)
Fm (8 beats) - G# (8 beats) - Gm (12 beats) - D# (4)
Fm (8) - G# (8) - Gm (8) - G# (8)

Bridge:
C - Fm - D# - A#

Outro/"there is no them"
D# - Fm


I didn't spend a ton of time on it but it's a starting point at least.

thanks -- I'll play with this after the super bowl ends.

 

[gvox]

Wicked thanks!

 

[RoKKeR]

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=10152956815051686

watch this! edge using his Explorer on the song

Yep! Saw that, knew the more subdued parts sounded especially 'Out of Control', I'm a happy explorer owner.

Think I have most of the song worked out as far as the main guitar part goes as opposed to the chords. Fairly simple overall but fun. Wish I knew how to write out tab.

Thanks for the chord writeup U2DMfan, I'll check that out later tonight.

 

[breathe]

When you figure the song out, could you record yourself playing it and share with us!!?

 

[RoKKeR]

When you figure the song out, could you record yourself playing it and share with us!!?

Yep! I actually am doing that right now, just need to re-do the end with the slide part. Should I sound cloud it? Do they get mad if I upload the song under the guitar cover?

 

[RoKKeR]

Welp, here's my take on it! Recorded most of the audio in a single take, fixed up a few parts where the synth got all out of whack and then layered two parts on the end because I thought they were both important. I recorded the video separately from the audio so if there are some weird sync issues/I step over to change a preset at the wrong time, that's why!

U2 "Invisible" - Guitar Cover - YouTube

Let me know what you guys think and any suggestions you might have. I think it covers the basic lead part pretty well but there's always room for improvement!

 

[Rockhound252]

I think id no correct some part of the chords

 

[gvox]

I think you're missing a variation in the main riff (the slide part)

I can't tell you what because I can't name off notes like that, but listen again I guess?

Keep it coming tho I love it when you guys do this with Edge's stuff

 

[breathe]

what effects are you using ? super awesome sound

 

[JJAsi]

stumbled to this, cant check as dont play myself, just passing it along

Invisible sheet music and tabs for distortion guitar, overdrive guitar, brass section, fingered bass and drums - U2

 

[Chrisedge]

It's close to this...Tabbed from acoustic version I saw on YT.

U2 - Invisible

U2 - Invisible

D#
It’s like the room just cleared of smoke
                                 G#						
I didn't even want the heart you broke
                                        D#
It’s yours to keep, You just might need one


I finally found my real name
                                           G#
I won’t be me when you see me again

No, I won’t be my father’s son


F                 G#
I’m more than you know

                  D# 
I’m more than you see here
               A#
More than you let me be

                  F
I’m more than you know
            G#  
A body in a soul
          D#
You don’t see me but you will
     A#           D#
I am not invisible

G# 

D#                   
I don’t dream, not as such
			     G# 									
I don’t even think about you that much
                           D#
Unless I start to think at all

D# 
All those frozen days
                G#
And your frozen ways
                                   F
They melt away your face like snow


F                 G#
I’m more than you know
                  D#
I’m more than you see here
                  A# 
I’m more than you let me be
                  F
I’m more than you know
            G# 
A body in a soul
          D#
You don’t see me but you will
         A# 
I am not invisible
     F
I am here

G# F G# A#

A#          D#
There is no them
D#
There is no them
        G#
There’s only us
G#
There’s only us
G#          D#
There is no them
D#
There is no them
        G#
There’s only us
G#
There’s only us
G#          D#   
There is no them
D#
There is no them
        G#
There’s only you
G#
And there’s only me
            D#
There is no them

 

[RoKKeR]

Bummer, looks like YouTube went after the Invisible audio in my cover video. Ah well, gonna keep it up. Close enough.

I think you're missing a variation in the main riff (the slide part)

I can't tell you what because I can't name off notes like that, but listen again I guess?

Keep it coming tho I love it when you guys do this with Edge's stuff

Thanks! I went back and listened with fresh ears for any note discrepancies in the main synth parts and can't find any...maybe point me to where in the song you hear them? As far as I can tell it follows the same pattern the whole way through, but I could be wrong.

what effects are you using ? super awesome sound

Yeah, thanks! It's a fun sound to play around with. I am using Pod Farm 2.5 by Line 6 and the synth effect comes from running Synth Lead, Screamer, and Boost/EQ through the Vox A-30 amp preset. I think it all sounds pretty good and is certainly a much cheaper option than buying all of the actual gear!

 

[breathe]

Bummer, looks like YouTube went after the Invisible audio in my cover video. Ah well, gonna keep it up. Close enough.


Thanks! I went back and listened with fresh ears for any note discrepancies in the main synth parts and can't find any...maybe point me to where in the song you hear them? As far as I can tell it follows the same pattern the whole way through, but I could be wrong.


Yeah, thanks! It's a fun sound to play around with. I am using Pod Farm 2.5 by Line 6 and the synth effect comes from running Synth Lead, Screamer, and Boost/EQ through the Vox A-30 amp preset. I think it all sounds pretty good and is certainly a much cheaper option than buying all of the actual gear!

it sucks I'm terrible at songs by ear, sometimes i get it and sometimes i don't, I'm trying to play the song within the cords but it still does not sound right..I wish i could figure it out

 

[chrisandronna]

Chords

Here's my take so far on the chords, capo on the 1st fret:

U2 - Invisible
Capo at 1st fret

D
It’s like the room just cleared of smoke
                                 G						
I didn't even want the heart you broke
Em                 Asus2                  
It’s yours to keep, You just might need one

D
I finally found my real name
                             G
I won’t be me when you see me again
    Em           Asus2
No, I won’t be my father’s son


Em                
I’m more than you know
                 G 
I’m more than you see here
              Asus2
More than you let me be

Em
I’m more than you know
            G  
A body in a soul
         D
You don’t see me but you will
     A            
I am not invisible

D

D                   
I don’t dream, not as such
			         G								
I don’t even think about you that much
Em                Asus2
Unless I start to think at all

D 
All those frozen days
                  G
And your frozen ways
Em                  Asus2
They melt away your face like snow


Em                 
I’m more than you know
                 G
I’m more than you see here
                 Asus2
I’m more than you let me be
Em
I’m more than you know
            G 
A body in a soul
          D
You don’t see me but you will
         A
I am not invisible
     E
I am here

G E A

A          D
There is no them
D
There is no them
            G
There’s only us
G
There’s only us
G          D
There is no them
D
There is no them
            G
There’s only us
G
There’s only us
G           D   
There is no them
D
There is no them
            G
There’s only you
G
And there’s only me
            D
There is no them

 

[gvox]

Are you all playing this in standard or dropped tuning?

 

[chrisandronna]

Are you all playing this in standard or dropped tuning?

I am using standard tuning and a capo on the first fret to make the chords easier to play

 

[chrisandronna]

I am using standard tuning and a capo on the first fret to make the chords easier to play

And..... I'm still working this out for acoustic guitar. After just listening to the song again:

U2 - Invisible
Capo at 1st fret

D
It’s like the room just cleared of smoke
                                 G						
I didn't even want the heart you broke
                 
It’s yours to keep, You just might need one

D
I finally found my real name
                             G
I won’t be me when you see me again
    Em           Asus2
No, I won’t be my father’s son


Em                
I’m more than you know
                 G 
I’m more than you see here
              
More than you let me be

Em
I’m more than you know
            G  
A body in a soul
         D
You don’t see me but you will
     A            
I am not invisible

D              G

D                   
I don’t dream, not as such
			         G								
I don’t even think about you that much
Em                   Asus2
Unless I start to think at all

D 
All those frozen days
                  G
And your frozen ways
Em                  Asus2
They melt away your face like snow


Em                 
I’m more than you know
                 G
I’m more than you see here
                 
I’m more than you let me be
Em
I’m more than you know
            G 
A body in a soul
          D
You don’t see me but you will
         A
I am not invisible
     E
I am here

G E A

A          D
There is no them
D
There is no them
            G
There’s only us
G
There’s only us
G          D
There is no them
D
There is no them
            G
There’s only us
G
There’s only us
G           D   
There is no them
D
There is no them
            G
There’s only you
G
And there’s only me
            D
There is no them

 

[Chrisedge]

Pretty much like mine, with a capo. I hate using capos, so I try and transcribe. This is where I lifted the chords I posted.

U2 "Invisible" - Cover by John Prayhard - YouTube

 

[chrisandronna]

Pretty much like mine, with a capo. I hate using capos, so I try and transcribe. This is where I lifted the chords I posted.

U2 "Invisible" - Cover by John Prayhard - YouTube

Thanks for the video, interesting.... Yeah I used a capo so I could use open chords.

 

[breathe]

Pretty much like mine, with a capo. I hate using capos, so I try and transcribe. This is where I lifted the chords I posted.

U2 "Invisible" - Cover by John Prayhard - YouTube

THAT WAS YOU!!! I saw the video the other night and was like Holy shit this guy has major talent little did I know that I talk to you all the time

 

[Chrisedge]

That is NOT me. I just said, that is where I lifted the chords from...

 

[breathe]

That is NOT me. I just said, that is where I lifted the chords from...

oh oh lol I'm really slow today..sorry.

 

[RoKKeR]

it sucks I'm terrible at songs by ear, sometimes i get it and sometimes i don't, I'm trying to play the song within the cords but it still does not sound right..I wish i could figure it out

Hm, really wish I could hear what you guys are hearing because for the synth part at least I think I have it. Maybe not in the chorus notes and what not for but those big slide sections, I don't know it all sounds right to me. Weird!

Are you all playing this in standard or dropped tuning?

For the lead part/synth I was using dropped half step.

Also that video posted above is awesome, good stuff!

 

[gvox]

There's a Bm in the chorus I think

 

[U2DMfan]

Changed one chord and made it easier w/capo.
(there is no Gm, it's D#/G - or with capo - D/F#)
______________________________________________________________

Simple chord version (second draft).

CAPO-1st fret; Standard tuning

Verse
D- G
(then just before the chorus)
Em - G

Chorus (timing is in parenthesis)
Em (8 beats) - G (8 beats) - *D/F# (12 beats) - D (4)
Em (8) - G (8) - *D/F# (8) - G (8)

Bridge:
Bm - Em - D - A

Outro/"there is no them"
D - Em


*D/F#
E 2
B 3
G 2
D 0
A 0
E 2

Don't have a capo? Move everything up a step - Fm, D#, G#, etc.

 

[Izzy.nyc]

No one dropped a half step and played it in E?