Tommy is an Australian national treasure

@SunnieSnell

5 жыл бұрын

and Phil sadly missed

@seankelly7211

5 жыл бұрын

Tommy`s brother Phil was AMAZING as well!!! Whenever they were playing together on stage, you could see and feel the absolute joy they both shared! Phil is sadly missed...I feel sad for Tommy to have lost his brother!

@wilsonong1438

5 жыл бұрын

Actually Tommy is treasure to the world of guitar playing, no matter your style.

@Lodgeyish

5 жыл бұрын

And rightly so

@tommihail282

5 жыл бұрын

Aussie!!!

Two funny stories about Tommy. Supposedly Steve Vai said that Tommy was the best two guitarists he knew. And at one concert Tommy asked if there were any guitarists in the audience and a little voice piped up, “Not anymore!” Glad I found your channel - keep up the good work!

@wingsofpegasus

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@R.Akerman-oz1tf

Ай бұрын

Comedy is best "improntu".

@R.Akerman-oz1tf

Ай бұрын

@@wingsofpegasus100% correct about "Classical" & invisible thumb. Special dispensation for Tommy; 👀👀 that didn't look as a Classical guitar might.

After watching this, my guitar got up and walked out on me. I haven't seen it since.

@npc77107

3 жыл бұрын

Funny!!

@dylanjones1290

3 жыл бұрын

It took a train straight to Tommy’s house, where it knows it’ll be treated right😂😂

@ziggystardust52

3 жыл бұрын

Probably for the best 😁.

@stivi739

3 жыл бұрын

Mine went with yours

@bulacudaniel

3 жыл бұрын

@@dylanjones1290 Probably it was the Dusseldorf train...

Mid nineties saw him live in a small country town in NSW Albury Wodonga(Australia). We got his autograph after the show and headed home(Amazing show btw), we stopped at our local pizza place for some food and it was around midnight by now. It was late at night hardly a sole around and who walks in! Tommy and two of his roadies looking for a bite. We chatted and told him we'd been to his concert earlier and we shook hands, about 15 minutes later the pizza store owner now realizing who Tommy was brought out an old guitar from the back of the store, the next 45 minutes were INCREDIBLE! The store was closed by now, just a handful of us with Tommy on an old guitar eating pizza, what a night what a guy! Hi again Tommy if you happen to read this, will never forget that night!

@bossdog1480

4 жыл бұрын

I have a similar story, not involving me though.. I was up in Karratha area working about 12 years ago and one of the painters I was working with told me this story. He was drinking in a small hotel, Whim Creek, population 32, middle of nowhere, on the way to Port Headland. Mark Knoffler walks in on the way through to Perth and has a drink. They have a chat about what a dump Port Headland is and Mark gets a guitar out and gives an impromptu concert to about 10 people. I wish I was there.

@lueysixty-six7300

4 жыл бұрын

I sawTommy play in another small NSW town in the 90's. Phenomenal musician. Terrific guy. I would've loved the pizza hut "encore" after party, though..!

@Dreama40

4 жыл бұрын

@@lueysixty-six7300 Yeah Luey he was pretty laid back, and full of talent, great guy.

@birdley9577

4 жыл бұрын

Albury/Wodonga a small country town.....???

@MrStevecro

4 жыл бұрын

@@birdley9577: a small country town straddling the border of Australia's 2 most populated states, population nearly 100,000 lol

He played at the Belcourt Theatre (Nashville) a number of years ago. Local session players sitting behind me kept saying things like, "Did you see that!" and "What the ___ did he just do?" Even top-notch players are blown away by his playing.

Tommy is without a doubt a superb guitarist. I used to know him quite well in the 1970s in Sydney when he played in a band called Goldrush with his brother Phil. Now deceased, Phil was every bit as good as Tommy. Thank you for sharing this. I last saw his one-man show a few years ago. He is a true guitar virtuoso who can play any form of music. That guitar is more like a part of his body than a distinct musical instrument. The joy on your face as you watched him was wonderful.

@arriebachrach6960

2 жыл бұрын

Phil was an excellent guitar player, but he was not Tommy's equal

@LuvHrtZ

Жыл бұрын

Phil stood in front of me for 30 minutes and watched me play at Tamworth in 2007. The next day I went to a supermarket and he was setting up on a portable stage. He looked and me and said "yeah, I can play like Al Di Meola too", not that I ever really took any notice of Al. When I approached him at the end of his performance he just kept turning his back on me. My opinion of Phil is not all that great.

@garrysurplice7656

Жыл бұрын

Met him about that time as well. Great bloke.

@CarlosSanchez-dv1ew

Жыл бұрын

I remember those days to mate at Dee why pub beer garden northern beaches Sydney ..those were the days

@Fuzcapp

2 ай бұрын

personally, I felt Phil Emmanuel was a bit rougher and more suited to electric. Phil's Kakadu and his version of Joy are both great, but I'd still rank Tommy as a classier act. Tommy always takes whatever he's playing to the next level - beyond human!

Wow!! I think he threw in a little snippet of "Saturday nights alright for fighting ". Great piece.

Tommy Emmanuel is the greatest guitar player alive...period.

@knutkatastrophe2722

3 жыл бұрын

There is a boy, called Billy. He sold his soul.

@R_B69

3 жыл бұрын

@@bigrobbie1843 No, you’re wrong.

@woody5476

3 жыл бұрын

@@knutkatastrophe2722 Did you see the video of Billy and Tommy playing together?

Tommy might be born in Australia but he’s the world’s Treasure👈🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽🤙👍RIP Phil Emmanuel🙏🙏🙏

@dbo4506

3 жыл бұрын

Correct. He’s Australian. And a world treasure.

Just the fact that Tommy Emmanuel is completely self taught is amazing. And to think for the first few years as a young man he learned to play both the guitar and bass parts of songs at the same time, all because he was listening to records and had no idea what a bass instrument was! Incredible talent.

@MarcellinusVD

4 жыл бұрын

I think this is one of the greatest stories I ever heard. Young Tommy Emmanuel ignoring the existence of a bass guitar. Look where it brought him. Love TE.

@daveconleyportfolio5192

Жыл бұрын

It sounds a lot like the story about Art Tatum developing his incredible technique by imitating his family's player piano, never realizing the piano rolls were all duets.

Not only an amazing player, but he exudes such joy and is so generous with his time and knowledge. You'll find a million videos on youtube of him being interviewed, meeting with fans, giving a lesson, etc. A man who loves what he does and is a great ambassador of the instrument.

@user-te6rw8yg6d

5 ай бұрын

Shame he doesn't sing more. Suppose he doesn't need to lol

I'm a drummer and guitarist. Tommy E is the "Buddy Rich" of guitar. He is in a lane by himself. When you blend technical virtuoso, musicality, and emotion - it is magic. Tommy is a global treasure to us all. Truly God gifted. There will never be another like him.

@stevescontriano860

4 жыл бұрын

What else can you play. Lol

@garymcmurdie6058

4 жыл бұрын

Tommy was a drummer too. Not a bad one at that!

@jacquescousteau217

2 жыл бұрын

Very well put.

He's a genuine maestro! It's perfect and he's still rocking it like it's easy.

Roy Buchannan was my benchmark guitarist from when I saw him at the Crossroads Supper Club in Bladensburg, Maryland in 1971 until I saw Tommy at the Colonial Theater in Phoenixville, Pennsylvania in 2008. A storm blew out the power in the city and the whole show had to be done acoustically and spotted with flashlights. It was the first time I heard Tommy play "Somewhere Over the Rainbow": an orchestral piece done with one guitar. Tears were in my eyes. "Why is a man of this caliber playing at a venue that seats less than 300?" I asked myself. Because he loves to bring joy and enjoyment to people everywhere he can, was the answer I got from the many You Tube videos I watched afterwards. Roy was eclipsed ... dethroned ... replaced. Tommy has enthusiasm for what he plays and how he plays it; exquisite flourishes that are also exactly what is needed to produce the sound he wants; professionalism, congeniality and cooperation with everyone with whom he plays; advanced and impeccable left- and right-hand technique; seemingly unlimited improvisational ability; Hendrix-like control over the voice of his guitar; ability to play any genre; no limits as to the brand or model of guitar he can play; a decent singing voice that he controls as well as he does his guitar; good stage presence and connection with his audiences; respect for everyone; gives credit where credit is due; hasn't expressed nor displayed any social or drug problems; loves his family and friends; declares his intent to continue to develop his guitar-playing; plays with people of all ages; and encourages those who show even the least inclination to join in with him. A benchmark if there ever was one. Please react to more of his pieces (Initiation, Stevie's Blues, Heartbreak Hotel, Amazing Grace, Blue Moon, Just An Old-Fashioned Love Song). Thanks!

@wingsofpegasus

5 жыл бұрын

👍

@gesx6598

5 жыл бұрын

I've seen Tommy play a small venue, but he always gives it all he's got and when the audience is really responding he takes to a higher level; just unbelievable.

@gausselim1474

5 жыл бұрын

I admit, this guy is jaw droppingly good. But I can't dethrown my favorite of all time, Roy Buchanan. Roy's playing was so deep and soulful, and jaw droppingly amazing as well. The show you mention with Tommy sounds like it was a one-of-a-kind experience-- probably the highlight of your musical experience during your lifetime? I felt similarly when I saw Buckethead for the first time- not quite as dramatic as your experience but a damn fine musical memory. I will give you one thing though; Tommy was much more interactive with the audience than Roy- Grade A on that front! Don't know where i was going with this, other than to point out that I think you have great taste, but disagree on who the king is. Can't really go wrong either way though. Great comment:) Hey Fil... how bout a Roy Buchanan analysis from Austin City Limits show in 76'?

@susansmith6443

5 жыл бұрын

Roy Buchannan is a beast, that's for sure. I got to see him on campus at the Univ. of Louisville in 1976. I've never had the same pleasure with Tommy Emmanuel - another name on my Bucket List of live performances!

@princhester3470

5 жыл бұрын

Tommy is a very generous guy but I don't think that's why he's playing to 300. Virtuoso solo instrumental music just isn't what fills venues. To get a big crowd you need an image, a band, singing etc.

Without a doubt the best acoustic player on the planet. Bar none !

@ryreinhardt

5 жыл бұрын

he was the drummer in his brother phils band when I first saw him....BTW he is a phenomenal electric guitar player

@Strowen

5 жыл бұрын

not as long as julian bream is still alive

@mkerrisk

5 жыл бұрын

strowen 😂😂😂

@Strowen

5 жыл бұрын

Mark Kerrisk t. pleb

@mkerrisk

5 жыл бұрын

strowen classy, educated reply. 👎

I saw Tommy play live at the Cambridge Folk Festival a few years ago. His set was just phenomenal; virtuosity gone mad.

That performance was insane !!!! World class player and one of the best !!!! I love Tommy E….❤️ And he’s so humble too…🙏

You can’t help but smile when Tommy plays. When I was a young bloke in the early 70’ in Australia I would go to the pubs to watch Tommy and his brother Phil (RIP) …

@wingsofpegasus

5 жыл бұрын

Amen.

@SunnieSnell

5 жыл бұрын

yep was a great scene QLD was still backward but the 80's changed that

@gesx6598

5 жыл бұрын

Watched Tommy play a concert just a week or so after he had been to his brothers memorial service. He was emotional and seemed to be inspired to play to an even higher level. A night to remember.

@BoatingJapan

4 жыл бұрын

Maybe i saw you in one of those pubs when he played with dragon.Saw him once in the basement in them old days.

@barneyboy8156

4 жыл бұрын

@@BoatingJapan I saw Dragon in 1977 in a club in Canberra ... mind you, I was shit-faced when they came on but remember falling over to the tune "April Sun In Cuba" ... medics said I was ok because I landed on my head ...

Years ago I was jamming with a bunch of blokes and this one fella came in and was phenomenal. I complimented him and said he could teach tommy a thing or two. Everyone pissed themselves laughing. Old mate introduced himself, “Hi I’m Phil. I’m Tommy’s brother. I taught him a thing or two.” Such a great guy with so much talent yet humble enough to show an amateur a thing or two.

I'm an Aussie and Tommy has been famous here for many years. I had no idea he was so well known overseas though. It's hard to fathom these things unless you live there.

One of the greatest musicians, ever, and I have listened to a lot of virtuosi musicians. Everything he does is in service of the composition. The flashiness of the technique is never only for the sake of bravura, but also adds to the wit of the piece. I hear only exuberance and joy. Indeed Tommy is a Mozart.

Tommy is one that just stuns other guitarists.

man there is alot of extremely good guitarists but Tommy Emmanuel is one of a kind.

@wingsofpegasus

5 жыл бұрын

👍

@RogerDuyong888

5 жыл бұрын

Describe right. The only one. Tommy has no equal.

@jidsr1012

5 жыл бұрын

Plus Jon Gomm, if you want another guy that is almost on par with him. Almost

@maxroyle6750

5 жыл бұрын

OVER PLAYS-VERY LITTLE SUBTLETY

@brownholecharles

5 жыл бұрын

@@jidsr1012 Gomm is good but is at least a few planes below Emmanuel. I can't "hum" any of Gomm's melodies or tunes but I could tell you the name of a TE tune if it was played on a piano or even wind instrument.

Well done Fil as always! We got to see Tommy about the time of this video in Babeville (Ani DiFranco's wonderful site) and it was such a great performance. Actually, we got to be in the front row along the side, but the lights behind Tommy were in our eyes. As Tommy was playing he noticed us with our hands over our eyes and stood up and played a portion of the set making sure that his body was blocking the light. He just smiled and nodded at us... what a great person and talent!

Walking through Kings Cross one night and heard a busker who was just next level so I had to check it out. It was Tommy! The busker had handed over his guitar to Tommy to thrill everyone.

The greatest guitarist most people have never heard of. Sad.

@michaelsciortino5519

2 жыл бұрын

Ever hear of Tommy Tedesco?

That non-moving thumb call out is wild. Ridiculous hand dexterity.

I've read comments on Tommy's videos, people complaining about him "just showing off," or "ruining the song." Come one man, get your ego, your pride, your jealousy out of the way and enjoy his mastery. For me, the true mastery of the guitar is someone who can play acoustic. Unlike the electric, you can't be lazy because YOU have to produce all the sounds coming from it with precision and strength. He's one of a kind.

@guitardude4700

3 жыл бұрын

Frankincensed I can’t imagine anyone thinking he’s an egomaniac he makes songs that have been played over and over so that they’re not boring. he’s awesome! 😎

@patking1225

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah, he should really, really play worse than he can. That'd be great /s.

@woody5476

3 жыл бұрын

He's gifted enough to have the right to show off, but that's not what he's doing. He's enjoying and living the music too much to just be showing off. Plus from what I've seen of how he's acted around other people, he seems very humble and gracious with people that are obviously lesser guitarists. So anyone complaining about that just doesn't know him well enough.

@dbo4506

3 жыл бұрын

Why would you focus on one or two negative comments out of the hundreds of good ones and choose to whinge about it. You’re just as bad. The token comment whining about negative comments that no one else can see. Stop whining and enjoy. Take your own advice champ.

Notwithstanding that Tommy Emmanuel is a treasure of the world from a musical standpoint and simply as a wonderful human being, your analysis is so engaging and insightful. Love Tommy, and all your videos and teaching. Thank you!!

There is another dimension to Tommy's playing that is only hinted at here. Check out "Mombasa". He turns an acoustic guitar into a drum set complete with a percussion ensemble. When you add the percussive aspect to his guitar technique, I challenge anybody to name someone so versatile with one instrument. There never has been, and never will be another.

Tommy Emmanuel is one of the very BEST guitarists I've EVER heard play in my life. Being a performing musician myself who has been playing guitar for 30 years his playing blows my mind! :)

Has to be the world's most skilled guitarist. Unbelievable skill with such clean sounds.

Thanks for the video Fil! I saw Tommy live some years back and it was a brilliant night. He’s very entertaining. He is very unpredictable and you don’t know what he will do next. Definitely an old school genius. I can play Classical Gas and it’s one of those pieces that can sound stale very quickly, so you have to keep juggling new bits in and out every time you play it to keep it fresh and “alive”! Tommy does an excellent job of that. He’s very quirky and puts a lot of effort into his work. He keeps you guessing and keeps it fresh. He doesn’t relax behind his achievements. He is “on the ball” and knows how to hold a crowds attention. Great choice, good video Fil!

@wingsofpegasus

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Hell yea Fil, glad to see you checked out my recommendation. Great vid and coverage of his playing. Thumbs up man.

@wingsofpegasus

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Tommy's rendition of "Over the Rainbow" is transcendent.

Tommy gets more out of a guitar than anyone I can think of. The percussive accents, the way he mutes and stops the notes, so many different strumming/picking styles I can't count; the bending, slapping, tickling to submission. His left hand must be a programmed machine...it's automatic. Very physical, impeccable, unreal technical mechanics. Check out his right hand positions: when he gets to the delicate and soft parts he is directly over the soundhole. When he goes all-out aggro fortissimo W.F.O. he's almost ON TOP OF THE BRIDGE. He's everywhere, even up on the fretboard. He can get 50 sounds out of 1 chord. I bet he goes through a pack of guitars a day.

@rb032682

5 жыл бұрын

"tickling to submission" - great phrase. lol

@wingsofpegasus

5 жыл бұрын

Amen!

@dasteelerfan1

5 жыл бұрын

Michael Moore perhaps you should listen to Roy Clark ! Tommy does play unbelievable and is a top 3 all time players but imo Roy has the upper hand

@michaelmoore7975

5 жыл бұрын

@joe blow you're prolly right...When I was little, Roy was a funny guy who happened to play guitar. Older and interested in playing, I realized he's a master guitar player who happened to be funny. A 'Great' for sure.

@quickdeuce

5 жыл бұрын

In some respects I might agree but IMHO Roy made playing look like work, Tommy's playing appears to be effortless, as well we seldom see Roy playing fingerstyle where as Tommy takes fingerstyle to levels few have acieved. Now, when I say few I'm seeing perhaps 20 to 30 players we see in the entertainment business who play fingerstyle.

Saw Tommy in Dallas a few years ago. I was simply in awe after seeing him live. Without a doubt one of the best guitar players in the world.

Hands down, the greatest guitarist I have ever seen or heard. I would imagine that anyone, including the greatest players in their genre, would have to think deep down...Tommy Emmanuel is untouchable.

@edeledeledel5490

Жыл бұрын

Richard Smith is within touching distance, is not quite so versatile. Tommy worships him - literally. See Richard play "The Entertainer" Watch Tommy at the end. kzread.info/dash/bejne/hHd7qalyoMynd7w.html&ab_channel=LMRMAX

@JeffMTX

11 ай бұрын

Wow yeah mr smith is phenomenal

It's just not fair! This video is fantastic but one has to see Tommy Emmanuel live which I was privileged to see him in Toronto.

WHEN A MAN AND HIS GUITAR BECOME ONE .

@wingsofpegasus

5 жыл бұрын

👍

@eddietruly8807

5 жыл бұрын

Amen for real

@SunnieSnell

5 жыл бұрын

lets just bend the neck LOL

We have seen Tommy many times and based on what we have heard, seen and felt, have concluded that what he does is impossible, for an normal human guitar player! He must therefore be a Higher Life Form!

@thomasfontenot4881

5 жыл бұрын

I know what you mean, I've seen him several times and he says how hard he works for all his listeners. He said " I work hard for everyone because when I play , something good happens to you." How true that is!

I’ve seen Tommy eleven times and I’ve never failed to be astounded each time. A mystical experience. I went to a workshop in Oklahoma back in 2005, and I was about ten feet away from him in the UCO Jazz Club, sitting there with my mouth hanging open for about four hours straight.

@wingsofpegasus

5 жыл бұрын

Cool!

Tommy has the spirit of the music. Like you say, some are so concentrated on the technical that they miss the spirit. I was caught up in his emotion and could feel it. Thank you again.

Boy I'm glad you stopped a couple of times Fil, because I didn't realize I was holding my breath and nearly passed out. That was mesmerizing!

He plays with apparent abandon while keeping his technique reigned in. That intro lick.... He's one of the best players and the TONE of his guitar.... one of the best acoustic sounds I've ever heard. I'm watching and commenting.. 4:04 mark and I haven't heard the word "vibrato" yet. HEHHEHEHEHE I KNOW it's coming. maybe not since this is acoustic but I gotta hear it. just once! Tommy has perfect hands for guitar, damn him. HAHAHA If I had his hands.... I'd be arrested for murder. no, if I had his hands... man... I could be more badass! Excellent observation about people who basically are self-taught vs GIT grads. I want to say that as the amount of teaching increases, the amount of originality decreases but perhaps not ALWAYS. But people will naturally be more unique when they do their own thing rather than just copying. Influences will always be there but when you reach a point of greatness, those influences are like little spices that pop up here and there and the main thing is yourself. Tommy here is in the MOMENT and he isn't thinking about anything except the next notes coming up and how much he's going to relish them. That's a huge difference between great players and average ones. I think the great players just love to play MORE than the rest. I could be wrong. Did he throw some Elton John in there or does that tune just sound like it? Nice vid! I FIL like giving a thumbs up. heheheh

@wingsofpegasus

5 жыл бұрын

Yep Elton was in there! 😂

@butgord

3 жыл бұрын

Known his music since he was young there ain't many that live the music his fingers must have little brains in them .

@mrbr1819

3 жыл бұрын

Great comment, although some parts I didnt fully get. Also great video Fil as always when I in tune in. I appreciate the vast amount of different backgrounds, but also Fils commentary, which is always spot on informative, without trying to overanalyze the shit out of it

@paulacorreira3943

2 жыл бұрын

Did he throw in "Saturday?"

@MaxKing222

2 жыл бұрын

@@paulacorreira3943 thats a good Time for fighting😆

15 years old Elias love tommy Thank you for all the inspiration and advice Tommy

"Let's see how he gets on!" ... oh, I reckon he got on pretty well. I'm an Aussie, I've been following Tommy for years, he's amazing.

Every person in the world who has ever picked up a guitar falls on their knees and genuflects whenever Tommy Emmanuel walks into a room. He is a guitar GOD!!!! I can listen to him play for hours.

Tommy knows no boundaries! Great review. Saw him live in Constance a few years back. Low turnout...he's not so well known in Germany. Played Mombassa at my request. You can see where his drumming lessons led to. Unforgettable night.

Self taught, amazing. You should hear him an electric guitar, mind blowing.

🤯 Just when my mind was already blown he throws in a neck bend!!! Love your videos Fil! Do you know if Tommy and Glen Campbell ever got together on stage? Making that a trio with Roy Clark would just be the icing on the cake!

If you've ever listened to him relate his journey to being a guitar master, he learned in a unique fashion. He and his brother Phil learned to play songs they heard on the radio. Phil would play lead and Tommy would play rhythm. He says he didn't know the rhythm player and the bass player were two different people on separate instruments so he learned how to do both simultaneously. He is an amazing entertainer and musician. I love it when people enjoy what they do and he clearly does.

@wingsofpegasus

5 жыл бұрын

Nice!

An amazing player, his brother and he were something else to watch together .Both of them were a pretty amazing couple of brothers -- r.i.p. phil

Holy crap!! Controlled smoke!! Definitely knows that fretboard would be an understatement! Love it!!

Tommy and Phil would regularly play in my local area in the early to mid 80s in pubs and small venues. They were incredibly talented and very funny and put on a fabulous show . We probably took them for granted to an extent . God they were good !

Very true, Tommy Emmanuel has definitely followed his own path. Absolutely incredible musician.

Tommy and his late brother Phil were neighborhood kids from a very talented family. Thanks for this, Tommy went on to fame and fortune, Phil just loved playing with his brother.

@garymcmurdie6058

4 жыл бұрын

RIP Phil Emmanuel

I saw Tommy and Phil a few times in the early eighties the two of them playing one guitar at the same time. I talked to Phil in 1998 he was palying at a pub in Mossman FNQ

Got to watch Tommy play live back in the '80's at the hotel I was working in at the time. Got in so much trouble from the boss for not doing my job but jeez it was worth it...

I'm so happy to have seen him live

@wingsofpegasus

5 жыл бұрын

Cool!

@timgelder4263

5 жыл бұрын

I saw him live too. Great show, very uplifting guy

Tommy has been deemed Certified Guitar Player by none only than the Master himself, Chet Atkins. Tommy makes it look crazy easy all whilst having fun doing it. His guitar is starting to look like Willie Nelson's "Trigger." Enjoying your analysees Fil. Cheers.🎸👍😎

@kwerk2011

5 жыл бұрын

Trigger has had a lifetime of playing. Tommy goes through guitars like I go through socks. Tommy will get a guitar to Trigger level in about 3 years.

I have watched Tommy play this several times and each time all I can do is stare in awe of a master at work. I love the things you pointed out about his playing especially pointing out his dexterity wow. I never noticed that before. You have an eagles eye my friend; fantastic analysis.

The best part of watching a video like this is watching the face of a fellow professional player light up with a huge smile. It cannot be helped.

Walking out of one of his gigs roughly 15 years ago there was a guy in probably his 60s in front of me. He was shaking his head and muttering. I got level with him and asked him if he was ok. He looked at me and said “ I’ve played guitar for going on 50years. After watching that Im going home and smashing it to pieces” 😀

@user-te6rw8yg6d

5 ай бұрын

He should have asked Tommy for a few tips.

I love Tommy beyond measure. His passion and skill just mesmerize me. I’m so happy to see that you’ve featured him. Listening to your commentary is always a joy. You have a way of explaining things that not only trained guitarists can relate to but also “by ear” guitarists like me can understand. Thanks for all of your amazing stuff.

@wingsofpegasus

5 жыл бұрын

No problem!

I learned Classical Gas when it came out in about 1970. One of my favourites but I play it like Mason Williams. That arrangement is just gob smacking!!!

I had the privilege of seeing him live at a relatively small venue in New York City last year. What you don’t fully get from videos of him is just how incredibly relaxed he is when he plays. Relaxation is so important in so many physical endeavors. Skiing, tennis, martial arts, golf, and it seems, playing guitar. He’s not holding any tension in his upper body, he can move around and walk naturally while playing even technically insane material. He rarely even glances at the neck, it’s mastery of an instrument on an entirely new level. The way he produces perfect harmonics at will, as if it’s the easiest thing in the world, and as you pointed out keeping his thumb fixed while changing chords, I mean he makes all this look easy while it’s crushingly difficult. He’s not just an Australian National treasure he’s a World treasure. He stands alone on the Mount Olympus of the Guitar world.

I love the way Tommy is so accomplished that he can take a technically tricky piece like this and just mess around with it, as his fancy takes him. I have seem him play live and I'm really grateful for that.

I'll be honest, Tommy's a Super Guitarist but there's nothing he can play in 3 minutes that I can't play in 3 weeks, give or take a few days & a few hundred notes 😳🤷🏻‍♂️😂 This man is truly amazing; maybe in another life!

I was just noticing the dexterity and control Tommy has ...watching that you can tell he's a true master....anothet true master Phill..that was really clean great pick..thanx Phill ...keep on RAWKING

@wingsofpegasus

5 жыл бұрын

Will do!

His control of the volume without a volume knob is unbelievable.. Very expressive . He has clearly mastered his instrument.

I've played with him at Adelaide Festival Theatre ,I still have the DVD of that jam , Awesome Guitarist 👍

My all-time favourite guitarist, bar none! Very proud to have my Martin D28 signed by Tommy. His style is so over the top. The man of a million chords...and the taste to use them properly.

Used to watch him and his brothers at the local club 40 years ago... he was as good then mostly playing electric as he is today on his beloved acoustic....

WOW !!! Takes your breath away in the most deliteful way. . . LEGEND. . .

Master T is unbelievable! Out of this world. Technique, control, thumb pick, worn off guitar... his smile, physical expressions and everything. Look how his guitar keeps perfect tune in such performance across entire fretboard and how clean sound is. Class of its own. But best of all is to me: whenever he plays he’s the happiest man on earth enjoying what he does best!

I'll be giving up now.

Tommy brings power, endurance and creation and emotion to his performances that are unique to himself. Where Tommy stands alone is in his personal life. He does things for others in need that are just completely out of his kindness and generosity. I've had the good fortune of seeing him many times and talking to other guitarists that have played with him at length... One of Mike Dawes' stories from this past year's tour after his Annapolis, MD show is this. As told by Mike around 11pm after the show... "Mate, we were eating at the hotel lobby getting ready to come over for sound check early afternoon and Tommy spots a hispanic family at the check-in desk very frustrated and upset. Tommy goes over to them and asks what has happened and if he can help. Well it turns out they have lost their luggage. Seeing that it was a family in distress, Tommy said, "I see you are upset, I am a musician, a guitar player, may I play you and your family some songs?" He walks back to where we are sitting and grabs his guitar in it's case, opens it, and takes his Maton over to them. He then plays an incredible concert there in the hotel lobby for 2 hours for them and they were delighted... dancing around, clapping. ... So if our sound tonight at the concert wasn't spot on tonight our sound check was 2 hours late. Mate, NOBODY does that... NOBODY. "

Jimi Hendrix - Thumb over top root note jazz / blues This was Tommy's sample board of everything he knows, and it blows away music teachers and composers! A humble true Living Legend!

Tommy is the kind of player that, watching as a musician, just makes you smile and laugh occasionally.

I stumbled across Tommy Emmanuel just last night & was up all night binge watching him. His playing is amazing & his energy is infectious. There is a youtube clip titled "Welcome to Berklee (Tommy Emmanuel's evolution)", where he is on stage, telling the crowd exactly HOW his particular style was formed. It's a very interesting story made even more interesting by his storytelling technique. Guitar players beware, though - During his story, he mentions "It wasn't until I was SIX that I learned....". Yeah. It seems he & his brother were born with guitars in their hands. Another great clip to see is "Tommy Emmanuel - Blue Moon", where he makes his guitar play every instrument that is in a band - all at the same time.....and he has loads of fun doing it. I can't help but smile when I watch him play. He always looks like he enjoys playing more than anything else in the world, and that's how life should be. We should all be so lucky!

@mattjns

5 жыл бұрын

I’m jealous that you only just discovered him. You have like 30+ years of footage to hunt out. Welcome!

@leecooper4213

5 жыл бұрын

@@mattjns : Thanks! It probably won't FEEL like 30+ years, as it's relaxing & fun to watch/listen to him play!

Tommy is a master guitarist. He has always given great animated performances. Great review, Fil.

I am lucky enough to of met mr Emmanuel two or three times over the years he was good friends with my grandmothers former boss he was one of the most humble people I’ve met and a hell of a showman

I like how he quotes “Walk Don’t Run” (The Ventures) & “Saturday Night is Alright For Fighting” (Elton John). The ending is beautiful!

Thank you! You have a gift for helping to make the guitar masters' playing accessible to us non-guitar players.

@wingsofpegasus

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Back in the 70's before he became real famous, he and his brother Phil (Deceased) did guitar clinics sometimes. I was fortunate enough to go to a few of his guitar clinics back then.(For Free). Being on the guitar shops (Rock Music ) mailing list, I always got an invite to them. He is also a Great Drummer. Sometimes when he finished his guitar clinic he would hop on the drums. Just as amazing.

@wingsofpegasus

5 жыл бұрын

Cool!

@craigmaddenmusic3408

5 жыл бұрын

He told us the other week he played drums for Dire straights at there end of tour private party....

@craigmaddenmusic3408

5 жыл бұрын

@2centavos Phil died in May of an accute asthma attack....rocked the industry here in Australia

@boggy6060

5 жыл бұрын

yeah, unfortunately not long ago .......

@princhester3470

5 жыл бұрын

And sax and several other instruments I believe. Before many people had heard of him he would record jingles for TV ads. He would play all the instruments himself.

Tommy is a freak of nature. The level of joy on his face when he plays just adds to the whole thing. You should watch him play electric. Just as amazing.

Tommy is so humble and so nice man, I have been at his gig at Wrocław, Poland, and it was spectacular!

I've seen him twice live, once on the front row. Got a CD signed, couldnt be a nicer fellow.

@wingsofpegasus

5 жыл бұрын

Cool!

Wow! I am really blown away by this one! Such beauty coming from the guitar! Thank you for yet another great show and for introducing me to the individual genius of Tommy Emmanuel!

Saw Tommy live in OH a few years back. The audience was left in a puddle by the end of the concert. He is a complete beast.

Phill I enjoy watching your reactions while you are watching them play

I’ve been waiting for this video for so long...

I have heard Tommy's playing style described as "Blunt Force Trauma!" And don't forget he is Australian. His late brother Phil was also very talented. The two performed together professionally since Tommy was five touring regional Australian towns.

@edeledeledel5490

Жыл бұрын

Not all the time - try "Over the Rainbow"

@ianm6204

Жыл бұрын

I have no idea what you mean by that, what do you mean by "Don't forget he is Australian" where are you from champ?

@edeledeledel5490

Жыл бұрын

@@ianm6204 I think he means he is very forthright.Or ikes cricket.

Lucky enough to see Tommy play in the early 90's simply mesmerizing to watch .

I saw Tommy and Phil with the Bushwackers in 1981 at the Greenfeilds Tavern

Saw Tommy in an auditorium in Sacramento, Ca. a few years ago. Held about 1500 people, wasn't too big and I had a great seat. He was UNBELIEVABLE!!! Really, it was a definite treat to see him. I've been playing for about 30 years and have a pretty high standard for players and Tommy f'ing blew me away!!! The last time I felt that way after a show was the Van Halen Fair Warning tour in Oakland Ca. in '81. Eddie's solo was EPIC!! Those two shows were the best I've ever seen!!! Very Very humbling to a guitar snob like me! Lol

@wingsofpegasus

5 жыл бұрын

Cool!

@GuitarMav

5 жыл бұрын

I saw him about 14 years ago here in Australia. He was amazing. He came out into the foyer aftet the show and I got to meet him. Very humble guy.

Good Lord! I will never doubt KZread's wisdom again, when it says, "Recommended for you". This literally made my mouth drop open from the first opening run! I'm very familiar with the Mason Williams original and that only made it more fun to hear (and see!) how Mr. Emmanuel made it his own. Just stunning. You don't have to be a musician to follow your commentary, it's clear and accessible, just increasing how enjoyable the piece is. Thankyouthankyouthankyou.

@wingsofpegasus

5 жыл бұрын

No problem Lynn!

I am smiling from ear to ear, too. Watching you react to Tommy's playing is awesome. I recently had the pleasure of seeing Tommy in concert in Orlando, FL. I was lucky enough to snag front row seats; it was a fantastic evening with Tommy. If he comes near my area again next year; you can bet I will return to enjoy his awesome musical talent. Thanks for the great review, Phil. Yeah, I watched this again!

Great guitar players are great to listen to. Tommy is great to watch.