Thanks Michael and commenters. You are super kind ❤️ If any of you live in the Western USA, Netherlands, Belgium or France, Tommy and I will be touring together in Jan/Feb 2022. Can’t wait to share this live 🥰

@kmcclinton71

2 жыл бұрын

Do your best to book @ The Knitting Factory in Boise, ID... I will be there for sure. Have a big house if you guys need a chill crash spot as well.

@_nickoustic_7923

2 жыл бұрын

I’m in Toronto, Canada... but I’d sell my right nut to see one of those shows... Lol but on a serious note.. you’re 2 of my idols and your playing style is what inspired me to drop the pick and learn fingerstyle. You’re a monster of a player...

@theonlyredspecial

2 жыл бұрын

amazing I’m happy for you guys ! I’m in Ireland so no chance of seeing you. But I am sure it’s going to be a heck of a show ! Best of luck to you both (btw the arrangements are sublime!)

@Lordofthewhyz

2 жыл бұрын

Wow I can’t wait

@17BH76

2 жыл бұрын

You are a uniquely gifted individual Mike Dawes !! 💪🏼🇺🇸🎸🎸

'Absolutely fucking crazy'. That sums it all up.

"I know there's an F in this tune." Yeah, there's an F in holy fuck too, and that's what I kept repeating to myself throughout this.

@TheMusicCrack

2 жыл бұрын

Duuude hahahahaa

@TheNotedHero

2 ай бұрын

hahaha! gold

Wow Mike is so good. He has obviously grown up watching Tommy. And Tommy, what a great bloke. He obviously has 40 years experience on the young pup but he is happy to take a back seat and let the young pup shine. That is what makes him a legend. Nothing else to prove. 🇦🇺🥰

There are guitar legends, there are guitar gods, then we have Tommy and Mike.

Mike that is ridiculous! Every time i think i am starting to get somewhat capable on guitar you show something that puts me back in kindergarden. To Mr. Dawes and Emmanuel: How does it feel to wake up every morning knowing you can make that kind of magic on a fretboard? I dont think I would be able to sleep at night for fear I might miss my next incredible performance! Thank you both for putting in the long hours it takes to perform like you do. Such beautiful paintings should be framed and displayed for future generations to wonder at. Thanks again Mike Palmisano for bringing these great performances to us. Peace

Oh wow! Thanks Michael, for such a lovely reaction video. This was one of the first things we did in my new studio, which is in a castle in Wiltshire, England. It makes all the blood, sweat and tears worthwhile when you say how cool it looks & sounds 😍. Credit for the video production goes to the multi-talented Mike Dawes. I just focused the camera 🤣

@HyperVectra

10 ай бұрын

Mate you did a wonderful job, Mike too. Seriously. Amazing. Wow.

Tommy's flat picking too in order to let Mike shine. A true pro...

The phrase that always comes to mind with Tommy is "pure joy in playing guitar"... and Mike is my greatest discovery in recent times.. and the pair of them together is just sensational...

Not showy, not flashy, just craftsman at work. A pleasure to see and hear down here in Australia. Have been seeing Tommy since the 80’s. Enjoy.

@whisperware

2 жыл бұрын

Yall did really well by giving the world Tommy! Thank you from Texas!

"Mike Dawes is out of control." exactly my thoughts too, good lord

Oh man, I can hardly comment on this one. This duet resides in a realm of its own, above great. These guys are artists.

From one guitar player to another-This is world class offering by these two. Easy song to play but their rendition sends it out into orbit!!!❤️❤️👏👏👍 Also The teal green PRS is beautiful!

Mike is simply genius. His execution of anything and everything he does is literally perfection. If feel like Tommy is kinda passing the "acoustic torch" here. Incredible video.

@whitelfner4582

2 жыл бұрын

Tommy's a team player, adding touches to something Mike has work on and worked out. He knows without the 1000's of hours working together, it's what he can do... What is amazing is his willingness to do this with so many others!

@rykehuss3435

7 ай бұрын

@@whitelfner4582 He has no ego left, comes (to some) with age and experience. Music is more important to him

Sensational both Mike and Tommy. As a fellow Aussie I've been lucky enough to see Tommy play live and know just how good he is. He was taking a back seat with this performance but I would still class Tommy as one of most freakishly gifted guitarists the world has ever seen.

@HyperVectra

10 ай бұрын

Mate have you seen John Butler? Bro.. we got some mad tallent lad.

@mikedawesofficial just so you know.. you are the reason i put up the pick about a year ago, and started my journey into finger work. much much love!

Tommy consistently sounds so clean it almost seems fake. 2 masters of their craft.😍

I've listen to this piece quite often! Magic from two artists! Just incredible ! A pleasure to watch!!!

Tommy is phenomenal! Enjoy his guitar playing. Mike is fantastic 👏! Love the tone of their guitars! I wish I could play as good as these guys ! Excellent choice Michael. 😀🎶🎸

Thank you. Mike is my favourite guitarist. Love his style and Tommy's solos. Wow.

I've had the pleasure of seeing Mike Dawes perform live several times and have seen him with Tommy Emmanuel once. Absolutely fabulous! 😍

@sadryen

2 жыл бұрын

I was pretty sure and wait until Mike and Tomm work togheter...Mike is super great guitarist and its due to collaborate With the Big Tommy

It's just insanely good!!! Two of the greatest Acoustic Guitar Maestro's together.....

Mikes fingers look alien like the way they stretch and move! Wild

When you need a smoke after watching a video 😂

Tommy let's Mike shine....I thought so too. Tommy is a great guy, I was lucky enough to meet him and get my inlay for "The Journey" signed, he is a lovely person who just gets off completely on bringing joy to others through his performances. I was thinking as Mr Palmisano talking that Tommy was letting Mike have the limelight and just throwing in some tasty accents and then he said as much, well read and nicely said. Nicely played too by Mike and Tommy.

Michael, this the second video I've watched tonight and I got to say, I like your stile. You pick some of the best musicians to study. Keep up the good work. God bless you and yours always.

Just "MAGICAL"!!! ... From the MUSIC to the MUSICIANS, to the REACTION!! ... Simply Magical!!!

I had the same reaction when I first saw this. It’s incredible and beautiful.

That's what I love about guitar. You have two distinct styles of guitar players. And they're both fantastic. It's like there's no right or wrong way to play it. You can express yourself however you want on a guitar. That's what's kept me playing since I was 11, and I'm 57 now. Excellent video.

Thanks, Mike, this is absolutely wonderful! Tommy's respectful willingness to give Mike( a truly great guitarist in his own rite) the lead and not attempt to upstage him speaks volumes of Tommy's humility and comfort with his own greatness. Tommy's place on the Mt. Rushmore of guitarists is assured. Perhaps Mike D., too, will find his way there!

Love your commentary and these two guys!!!! Love the instrumentals and sooo creatively beautiful! Thank you. Come to Maine, US.

Unreal version of this great tune. Had to play along as much as I could. I noticed that Mike added a couple of violin tuners to that guitar, much like Adrian Legg on his highly customized Ovation Frankenstein guitars. The sound and mixing is as close to perfection as possible.

Love this stuff!! I have met Mike. Back on his first time in NYC. He played The Iridium. I showed up with my Bass player. We got to hang out with Mike and one of his students after the show. What a great player!!! he was only in his early 20s then, I think. I have been a devote of Tommy since he's been over here in the states. And "try" to emulate both of their fingerstyle playing. Maybe at half speed.... LOL... Nice video there Mike!! Also liked that live show you did a couple of weeks back. Wish I had your ear.... I barely have my own. LOL!

The people that put in the work reap the rewards. It's true in the musicianship in the video and is proving to be true with the channel. Cheers 🍻

Michael, your channel is unique for me. You have made many acquaintances, and it is giving flavor to your content. Thanks much!

Mike and Tommy just amaze the shit outta me... good on you guys!

I love Mike Dawes, I'm a big fan I can listen to Mike's music all day

@mikedawesofficial

2 жыл бұрын

Geezus that was amazing

Oh my goodness me , this song will always be divine , and now listen to these beautiful guitars making more hilarious ,it sticks in the head you listen to it nonstop , he wrote it guided by the Grace , to end the relationship with integrity and move on even though it came to him an expectedly , beautiful ending.

Oh yeah - this is a truly wonderful clip!

Your time to explain what on earth is going on here is much appreciated. Just love this rendition.

Hi Michael! I've just recently discovered your channel watching you react to Tommy Emmanuel - Classical Gas (which is one of my favourite guitar pieces ever) and catching up ever since, you have a wonderful way to explain stuff and a sincere passion for the guitar that speaks also to the non guitar players (but enthusiasts) like me. For another reaction, if I may, I'd suggest anything by Estas Tonne. My personal favourite is The song of the Golden Dragon. Unfortunately with him is not easy to find a video where you can always clearly see him play. But he's definitely worth it. Thank you for what you do and keep up the amazing work! (I wrote a lot and I'm not native so I hope I didn't slaughter the english language..lol)

I`m happy to see you speachless, because I´m too. And they have so much fun in thair faces.

Can’t get enough of these Mike Dawes vids. Hearing you talk about them is the icing on top 💙

Just to be That Good, I feel lucky just to be able to watch and listen to these two Guitar Greats, Tommy and Mike. Absolutely Awesome.

Its just too amazing to try and analyze these 2 genius guitar players in what they are doing. Just sit back and enjoy the moment. Mike also does some small retuning on the fly while playing the song. I could listen to these two guitarists all day. take care.

“How’d that B get in there?” Me: “THERE’S A BEE!!!??!!??”

Tommy is such a beast. Love his playing.

These guys are great!!!

Mike is out of control 😀... yes he is very professional, and a wonderful person btw, i love everything he puts out from music to podcast, everything. big up to Tommy to really let Mike shining on this one as you said😉

Two of the greatest acoustic guitar players on the planet - the expression on your face said it all.

@wolfebel6927

2 жыл бұрын

Playing even two of the greatest chords

Mike can do things on a guitar that ive seen noone else do. Bloody amazing!!

Awesome review, thank you.

I just happened on your channel from your listening to the astounding video of Violet Grohl performing Amy Winehouse's "Take the Box". After having the nearly exact reaction, I just had to subscribe to your channel. Now you've turned me on to both Mike Dawes & Tommy Emmanuel - thank you so much for the best musical gifts I could have gotten this holiday! Going to go back to more of your KZread posts to enjoy more - appreciate what you bring to truly thoughtful music analysis & the true joy wonderful music brings to our hearts. :D

Just as u said, its just awsome🙂

one of your best reactions ever. love it.

I need to see a video on Mikes guitar and how he records it. Tommy drops bombs and knows it with that Dennis The Menace grin. Speechless.

Yeah, there's an F to A in there...and it's cool AF. Don't feel beat up, we love ya and what you bring us. Everyone learns something from it. 💕🙋🎶

Hey Mike, don’t forget what MC HAMMER once said ……. Can’t Touch This !!!!

I can’t even imagine being able to play like that. Thanks for this video, I’m going to go and crank that on a proper set of speakers now.

@Michael - you gave some words to it, for which I have only stomach feelings (including "how,how, how, how,..." ;-) by building Mike´s guitars - THANKS to YOU, great hugs to Mike and Tommy and as you said, don´t forget the background crew for GREAT Video and Audio! (check the permanent perfect set blue lights/colors) - PERFECT production! Myself just delivered the workhorse, it is MIKE DAWES who makes it "alive" ;-)

@HyperVectra

10 ай бұрын

That thing sings so beautifully. You truly are an artist. Is the back un-scalloped? It has strong fundamental frequency & balanced on top of a wide range of overtones and overtones of overtones. Reminds me of Golden Era Gibson Just exquisite focus across all registers like the thing is a high end upright piano. I can tell its a labor of love to make something so fine.

Excellent playing and reviewing.

Made my day. Truly wonderful, wondrous & whooping wooha! 😀

Tommy is a national treasure, and it was fascinating to see him not shredding, just providing beautiful support to Mike's insanity :-D

@bsananda0

Жыл бұрын

international

Wow. Love this

Spent the whole peice smiling from ear to ear beautiful

Both of these two blow me away every video I watch. Honestly unreal.

Holy fucking shit! Just RIDICULOUS!!!! And you're right, Mike is out of control! I gotta go download this now. Be safe out there people! Good luck!

Reactions are priceless

I love that you dropped an F bomb. I am by no means a good player, but I marvel at these two talents! Unreal!

The B is from that "While my guitar gently weeps" progression by George Harrison (well it might not be by him originally, but I remember it most easily like that... Clapton also had a similar progression in one of his songs).

I give you all the love....from Norway....

7:08 "Welp..." Love your content man, I love the way you talk through the theory.

That was crazy good.

I agree with you, when i heard this, never saw this landscape.

Awesome job Mike

Took in the show last night at the Soiled Dove in Denver. Last of 4 nights there. Simply amazing. I thought to myself driving home how lucky I was to see them together.

Omg! I had chills!. Another amazing player is Andy McKee

Two of the best guitarists alive performing pure magic- thanks for doing this video Michael!!!

Saw these two pre covid and it was a great show.

Mike Dawes is NOT "out of control." He's absolutely IN control. He picks the spots to take his notes where he can reach them . . . music first.

@paulself8698

7 ай бұрын

I don't think that Michael is implying that MD is not in control, per se, he's just saying that his mind is blown by MD's playing - "perfect".

I think much of what sets these two apart from even other great guitarists is the amount of practice they put in. I know Tommy mentions it in every interview he does. If we were a fly on the wall for a week in one of their houses, we mortals would blow our minds at how much they work on one song, let alone just warming up and practicing different techniques, and then trying to come up with new stuff. Talent, yeah, but these two work their fingers to the nubs. It amazes me how dexterous Tommy's fingers still are after having played for so long in his career.

Magical!

Just great watching you analicing these gods :)

You know some amazing shit is happening when even Michael just sits in slack jawed amazement

I have seen the incredible Tommy perform 3 times. I also went to a Mike Dawes show 2 months ago and was equally mesmerized. I guess the only thing that could top that would be to see them perform together.

Yep, it's a piece of art!

That was fun. 🧚🏾‍♀️

background also matches YOUR guitar. somebody was REALLY on their game :)

Another great analysis video. I've never heard of Mike Dawes but will definitely look him up and teamed with Emmanuel, wow! How do you learn to play like this?

Awsm guitar man, got my sights on that one! :)

Mike you should check out his rig run-down too. What an amazing mind and player!

Hi Michael, Tommy Did a Tedx talk on youtube where he discusses his style. Its very insightfull, made me appreciate his music even more.

“You get beat up” lol I Agree. Feels like a punch in the face sometimes. You’ve given me a shiner or two haha

I love how flabbergasted Michael always is. Great.

Bro hope you have great day. Those fullas are good.

“Absolutely Fucking crazy” is exactly how to describe this

I confess that I have to slow the tempo down to get any of this to make sense. Humility reigns!🙏🏻

I know I am commenting a bit late on this one but did you notice Tommy throws in the diminshed type chord and Mike has a little smile then when Mike throws in the B aug or whatever it is Tommy has a big smile. It is almost like they are throwing in something unusual to try and throw each other off but in a good fun way and having some fun.

Had the exact the same reaction as you😅 great channel btw