Dominic Miller: The Man Behind "Shape of My Heart"

🎸 What do Phil Collins, Jimi Hendrix, and @theofficialsting all have in common? They’re chapters in the incredible story of legendary guitarist Dominic Miller — and in this new episode of dopeYEAH talk, he opens up like never before. From growing up in Argentina with Latin music in his ears to shaping some of pop music’s most iconic melodies, Dominic’s journey is a masterclass in musical evolution and emotional connection. 🎶✨

In this episode, Rob Cass dives deep with Dominic — from his first band tour at 16, to the unforgettable session with Phil Collins on Another Day in Paradise, to the moment Sting invited him to join his band — an invitation that turned into a 35+ year collaboration. He shares how the legendary Shape of My Heart melody started as a warm-up exercise, and why Sting “knows him better than he knows himself.” 🎼 You'll also hear about his favorite guitars, making music with his son Rufus Miller, and the best (and worst) gigs of his career.

Whether you’re a guitar geek, a Sting fan, or just love behind-the-scenes stories of iconic songs, this episode is pure gold. 💬 Don’t miss Dominic Miller live from the dopeYEAH club, sharing his journey with honesty, wisdom, and—of course—plenty of strings attached. Tune in now and get inspired. 🎥🔥

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🕒 CHAPTERS:

01:05 Dominic Miller playing live at the dopeYEAH club

02:00 Guitar was in every household when I was growing up in Argentina

06:23 What artists inspired Dominic Miller to start playing guitar

07:53 Touring with a band at the age of 16

09:09 Dominic Miller playing live at the dopeYEAH club

10:09 What makes Jimi Hendrix one of the most extraordinary guitar players who ever lived

13:02 If I could play like him, I’d be very, very happy

16:40 Living in the UK during the iconic era of music

23:03 Dominic Miller playing live at the dopeYEAH club

24:04 One of my biggest regrets from when I was young

27:46 It took just a single phone call to join the Pretenders

35:29 Recording Another Day in Paradise with Phil Collins

38:05 Dominic Miller playing live at the dopeYEAH club

39:03 Sting? Why would Sting want me in his band?

46:20 Why I kept playing with Sting for over 35 years

51:28 Dominic Miller playing live at the dopeYEAH club

52:33 The iconic melody of Shape of My Heart was originally a warm-up exercise

57:37 Why Sting knows me better than I know myself

01:01:29 What Dominic Miller takes personally about his playing

01:02:30 Dominic Miller playing live at the dopeYEAH club

01:03:33 What guitar Dominic Miller prefers to play and why

01:06:28 What is today’s “currency” in songwriting

01:13:24 The most interesting musicians I have ever worked with

01:16:09 How Dominic Miller feels about his solo projects

01:22:08 The best and the worst gig

01:25:57 The biggest lesson I’ve learned from Sting

01:27:23 Why Rufus Miller plays in the same style as his father, Dominic

01:29:10 Is there a new Sting record on the horizon?

01:33:34 What is the wrong way to do music?

01:35:48 Dominic Miller acoustic guitar live from the dopeYEAH talk

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