The virtuoso acoustic guitarist Mike Dawes has just revealed a striking recovery of Euclidtitle of the British group Sleep Token, fully played on a single guitar. The video is available now on its YouTube channel.
An impressive acoustic interpretation of Euclid
Published on April 30, 2025, the official clip features Mike Dawes in a stunning performance, where all the parts of the song are performed simultaneously on an acoustic guitar. Between percussion, bass lines and melody, the artist once again demonstrates his exceptional technical mastery and his ability to instill intense emotion through his instrument.
This recovery comes to greet the growing success of Sleep Token, who is about to release his new album Even In Arcadia May 9 via RCA Records. The group had recently unveiled Damoclesan introspective and overwhelming single, consolidating its musical universe that is both fragile and grandiose. The choice of Euclidpiece originally imbued with a contemplative atmosphere, seems perfectly suited to the delicate but powerful aesthetic of Mike Dawes.
Mike Dawes: a journey between technique and emotion
Known for his unique game and his innovative approach to the acoustic guitar, Mike Dawes distinguished himself both by his solo compositions and his collaborations with renowned artists, including the Progressive Metal Group Periphery. His ability to captivate the listener with a single instrument, by superimposing complex rhythms and subtle harmonies, has earned him global recognition.
The video of Euclid was filmed in a place steeped in history, The Mount Without, in Bristol (United Kingdom), and image by Josh Partridge. Sound production, on the other hand, was provided by Josh Clark, also responsible for lighting. Dawes uses for this recovery the Quad Cortex effects processor of Neural DSP, with the Signature Plini X Preset, to recreate the dense textures of the original version.
-A summer tour in the United States
Mike Dawes is about to take the road this summer for a tour in the United States, with several dates planned on the west coast, including Seattle, Portland, Los Angeles and Phoenix. He will also participate in the event John Petrucci’s Guitar Universe in Las Vegas from August 7 to 10.
For guitar lovers, tablatures, lessons and derivative products are available via its official website. In addition, the high quality audio version of Euclid Can be downloaded for free from its Bandcamp page.
A beautiful nod to the success of Sleep Token, especially since the group shared the video on its official Instagram account, thus saluting the performance of Mike Dawes.
