Of all the interviews of Tommy, this one should have by far the most views...well done, Tim. And amazing work teaching the songs to people who want to challenge themselves to play them, but without your instructional videos, wouldn't really have a chance. Thanks for your hard work. PS. When, at the end, you were showing him your modifications and Tommy just wanted to play with you it literally brought tears to my eyes. Together, you two sounded so amazing...like a stereo with blossoming overtones...

I've seen most interviews with Tommy. They all have a kind of script with the same jokes and stories. This is by far the most spontaneous interview and I loved it. Thanks

@justarandomdude52

2 жыл бұрын

I'm with you. By now I could stand in for Tommy in most interviews and give the answers for him. But every once in a while something special comes along, like this one. And like the one with Hallerin Hilton Hill, see the links in my other comment. It basically went unnoticed (~6k views in over 3 years), so I am promoting it here since everybody interested in Tommy should see it.

@recolaq

2 жыл бұрын

@@justarandomdude52 Thanks for the nuance. Reading back my comment, I realized that the second sentence is bit disrespectful which I didn't meant to be.

@mattiv1

2 жыл бұрын

The best TE interviews are with him talking without guitar in his hands somehow. He says a little different things then.

@capacho288

2 жыл бұрын

absolutely

@mikevanleeuwen2858

Жыл бұрын

I agree. It's great man. You are a great player too Tim

Tim meeting Tommy is like Tommy meeting Chet ! Thank you both for great insight and beautiful music

Oh my goodness, that duet at the end gave me chills

Wow Tim, I have tears in my eyes and a chill down my spine. I'm so happy you got to meet Tommy and he validated that you are a great guitar player too. Well done.

@TimVanRoy

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Stephen! It was an incredible experience sitting down with Tommy, no matter how nervous I was. Those compliments really mean something to me...

I was tearing and smiling when you two played together at the end. Hope to see Tommy's autograph on your guitar in future tutorials 👍👍

@TimVanRoy

2 жыл бұрын

Can you believe this is the third time I've met him, and the 3rd time I forgot to ask? 🤯 I'm always so caught up in the moment I simple don't think about it!

@WimBlock

2 жыл бұрын

@@TimVanRoy da's een beetje shitty :))

Tim, congrats for landing this amazing opportunity. Tommy, you are an absolute inspiration and a true gentleman: humble and genuine. I am honored to be learning your technique and better off in life for experiencing your music and strength of character. Blessings to you both!!! Jesse from Canada

This is one of the best interviews I’ve seen with Tommy! Thanks 👍👍👍

Holy Sh*t. I highly respect Tommy for telling the reason, why he wasn't in a good shape last year. This, this open talking, this open heard of you, is the reason we all get catched by you!! We Love you Tommy! Plus, Tim: It's so beautiful to see how speechless and not beleaving in what a crazy awesome situation you were, not only in the beginning of this interview, but EVERY Time, Tommy played something. I'm pretty sure, you had to calm down yourself everytime. Hahaha Thanks for this great great Interview!!

Fabulous interview. That was Tommy Emmanuel totally relaxed, just being himself. Thank you.

Tommy has time for people who recognise his gifting, and want to draw on that. It's called impartation. As he says, its his calling, and he doesn't know how it happens to the audience, but he knows that it does. Powerful stuff.

That ending reminds me of when I had the chance to play a duet backstage with Tony McManus!!...what a great feeling it is to be playing with mentors!!...

@TimVanRoy

2 жыл бұрын

Especially when they are as welcoming and comforting as Tommy was! I hope you experience was as inspiring as mine!

Good lord, the chorus effect of both guitars at the end is gorgeous.

watching tommy on youtube is watching a tribute to hard work and dedication . i cannot even imagine the thousands of hours he trained to become a worldclass guitarist. this is insane. unbelievable

@TimVanRoy

9 ай бұрын

I couldn't agree more!

Thanks to Tommy for agreeing to your invite and thanks to you Tim. This is great! Tim, you are such a personable fellow.

Blown away by the candor and humanity here. Sure U hit all the guitar stuff... Then on family issues T: "There is nothing I can do to fix it, but there is something I can do to fix me." Such a precious Nugget of wisdom from this man. Thx for sharing, Tommy. THANK YOU both!

wow, what a great interview, its refreshing to see someone get as nervous as I do. I was supposed to go see Tommy on April 1st 2020 in Vancouver with my best friend. What an April Fools joke that turned out to be, Covid hit and the show was canceled, then my friend died four months later. I'm hoping to go see Tommy in Sacramento soon.

This man... was the reason i started love the guitar and the reason i didnt give up.. thanks Tim for the interview great job.

This was excellent! Congratulations on getting to jam a Tommy Emmanuel tune, with the man himself, and having him tell you that your playing is beautiful

@TimVanRoy

2 ай бұрын

Even when that compliment blew completely past me at the moment itself, it's a memory I'll treasure forever!

Tommy gets better with age and his interviews reflect it too. The guy wears his heart on his shirt. Wonderful stuff!

What a pleasure to see and listen two people which loves music .....

Great video. It was cool to see you play together at the end.

Tommy is a very nice guy , a great guitarplayer and a very humble person, enjoyed this interview very much, thanks

What a great interview, I am still a beginner I consider, it is great to see two masters. I never heard of Tommy till I started the guitar. I am so glad I started, I am 62 and two years ago o broke my index finger and I thought playing guitar would make it stronger, I enjoy practicing daily I don’t have a lot of time to but it is something I enjoy, I am a woodturner so I constantly youse my hands, I am so glad I found your channel some time back, you are an excellent teacher and this interview shows you are going a long way just watching watching how humble you are in front of Tommy . Thank you

What a gift, this interview. And the joint playning at the end, as if two waterfalls fell togheter to run.

I love this interviews. And van I love your videos that helps me a lot . Tommy is the God of fingerstyle guitar. I love him more than my life.

Great interview! Glad to hear he’s been sober 18 months, I appreciate how he’s so open and honest about it.

Tim, what a honor and fulfilling moment to play together with your idol. Congratulations from Poland.

@TimVanRoy

Жыл бұрын

It definitely was a great honor! Thank you for your comment. Wishing you a very happy Polish new year :)

Greatest TE interview I've seen Tim! I'll aim to do it too!! Thank you and really great job:)

@thierryfaivre2192

2 жыл бұрын

Bravo TIM respect et merci pour ce super interview 😊👏👏👏👏

great interview it was a lot of fun to watch and im sure it was a lot of fun for you to interview him as well

@TimVanRoy

Жыл бұрын

It sure was a great privilege, kinda nerve wracking as well 😉

You are the best ... and if anyone deserves and interview ... it's you!! ... no person on KZread has the touch and command of Tommy's tunes like you!! ... CONGRATULATIONS!!

Having watched all of your tutorials, I was hoping that one day you would be able to do an interview with Tommy. This is my favourite video of yours now. I got a lesson from Tommy about 40 years ago in the early 1980s, and every time I would see him at gigs and workshops thereafter, he would be the friendliest person to me. His personality hasn't changed in all that time. In years to come, your body of work Tim will be considered masterpieces and will remain timeless. And the contribution you have made to students of Tommy's music is priceless. You've done a wonderful job. Thank you Tim 👍

@TimVanRoy

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for that great compliment! I'll keep up the work, especially now that it is official that Tommy approves!

Finding your channel elevated my guitar skills to another level INSTANTLY. I learned how to play Tommy's Pink Panther theme even though it sounded way to hard at first - you made it look "doable" somehow. I learned so many new things and techniques from you and it gave me a huge boost in creativity! Thank you for that! :)

@TimVanRoy

2 жыл бұрын

Great to hear! Although I've been at it for a year or two now, it stills gives me great satisfaction to hear that people are making good progress through the videos!

@logan7249

2 жыл бұрын

@@TimVanRoy you deserve so much more recognition than you get. I've yet to find another KZread channel with tutorials as good as yours!

It was great!!! Bravo! I had also the pleasure to interview Tommy few years ago for a regional radio station in Basel, he’s a gentleman, impossible not to love him🙏💪.

@TimVanRoy

2 жыл бұрын

I couldn't agree more!

Awesome, especially the ending part

That's exciting! You did a great job interviewing him

Now you know first hand why we are all in love with Tommy. So glad you got to do this excellent interview.

@TimVanRoy

2 жыл бұрын

Yes! When people say "don't meet your heroes" you shouldn't include Tommy, that is certain now 😋

Ha. The best part is when Tommy asks you if he's playing it right. What a privilege to see you both together. Interviewing a hero like Tommy as your first interview? Right into hard mode and still pulling it off. Big cheers.

@TimVanRoy

2 жыл бұрын

That was a bit of a "Twilight Zone" moment 😂 I really thought "is HE asking ME how it goes?"!

I got chills watching you guys play together. What an honour! Congratulations Tim!!!

Another great interview with Tom n tks Tim. I first heard Tommy and Phil in a band here in Melbourne Australia called Goldrush. I thought who the bloody hell is this?? Some will know but Tommy was playing drums, as well as guitar at that time. Funny in those days Tommy referred to himself as a rhythm player. Even then he was a great player and in a comment I heard him say, "well I have to better, I've been told" and better he did. I've followed him and Phil ever since and thanks for the inspiration. btw R.I.P. Phil gone but not forgotten, a truly underrated player.

That’s what music is about. Truly two masters of their art!

The best interview with Tommy!

Great job Tim! I have always found over many decades that Tommy is very a easy guy to talk to. Cheers mike

Congrats for landing such an interview, Tim! Really happy for you. And I’m so thankful to hear that Tommy is doing much better now than last year. Prayed for him and all

Congratulations!!!!! , it's really fantastic to see you two masters together

Thanks for asking that question about how Tommy was doing. It also seemed that asking that made you losen up and made the interview so much better.

Just keep smiling when I watch the interview. Congratulations Tim and yes I do feel your nerves and I think it’s pretty normal when you sitting and playing with Tommy

How awesome to have the opportunity to interview him. Great play along too 😀

Tim, you mentioned that you hadn't done an interview before - wow...you did an exceptional job with your first one. Really amazing. Well done!! I particularly liked some of the questions you asked Tommy, which were different to what he has usually been asked in his many other interviews over the years. It was a pleasure to watch and he gave a great insight into Tommy the guitarist, musician and person. I've been lucky enough to see Tommy play here in Australia several times, in venues ranging from full concert arenas, to concert halls to small function rooms and he never fails to inspire and impress. Thanks for sharing this interview and well done. Hopefully you will do some more interviews in the future.

@TimVanRoy

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Victor! Tommy always seems to give everything he has. The first time he played a show in Belgium I saw him perform in a venue that could 1200 people, and only 40 attended. It must have been a dreadful sight from the stage, but Tommy just blew through the whole set like a maniac. And now, whenever he plays in Belgium, it's always sold out!

Tommy: a Tim: I can Imagine

I'm so happy and proud of you Tim!! Excellent interview and Tommy looked like he was having a great time playing with you!! Awesome my friend and very well deserved!!

"Wenn er spielt, passiert den Hörern etwas Gutes, und er weiss nicht mal, was das ist, und eigentlich möchte er es gar nicht wissen, er will nur wissen, das der Zuhörer seine Freude hat." Der Kerl ist ein Engel, und er ist so klar und mit sich zusammen, das es schmerzt. Hätte jeder Mensch nur ein Viertel von Tommy in sich, dann gäbe es keine Kriege mehr. Ich bin so froh, das er das ganze komplizierte Zeug spielt, da brauch ich es nicht mehr zu lernen und kann den Kram machen, den ich seit jahren spiele.

Wow....I felt like you were living my dream. I actually got a little emotional when Tommy insisted on playing with you. I can only imagine how you felt....likely a blur but in retrospect amazing? Well done....

Wonderful interview!

I KNEW this day would come!! I even commented it would many months ago! It was nice to see Tommy bring the real you out Tim! Brought tears to my eyes!!

@TimVanRoy

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Philip! A lot of people were rooting on this ever happening, I just never imagined it would be so soon (and that Tommy would be the one insisting on us meeting up)!

We are all so ha[-y to have you back Tommy. Sending love and years of happiness to come.

Great talk and so glad he's doing well again. Funny how Tommy being himself can actually make you a bit nervous: you want to get it right. But I can confirm the suspicions: he absolutely is the nicest, warmest and most approachable musician you'll ever meet. Amazing.

@TimVanRoy

7 ай бұрын

He most definitely is! He did not have to do this interview, but he did and made it feel like a validation of the work that is being done on the channel here. An absolute legend!

Wow. The end. What a great instrumental and another great player.

Great and so nice to watch,greetings from Malaysia,tq for sharing this great interview..

OMG That was awesome! Your questions were great Tim and Tommy’s answers were so down to earth and interesting. I loved when you both played at the end of the interview. Wow what pressure for you man, but you played so well. I take my hat off to both of you. 🎩 I’m from Australia and have been watching Tommy for at least 30 years, since I was a kid…. I have to tell you he hasn’t changed. He’s so positive and such an inspiration, as you are. Thank you Tim for your tutorials and inspiration. Great interview.

Lucky man you are. Both brought a tear to my eye. Fantastic there at the end

The best Tommy interview I've seen so far. Thanks s much

What a wonderful interview! Not only Tim, but also Tommy seems excited.

Rarely have I seen such a great interview with Tommy. I watched it 3x.

It’s inspiring to see someone with so much talent to be so humble and down to earth !!

@robimac3502

2 жыл бұрын

It was nice to hear what Tommy had to say too

The highlight of this brilliant insight into the mind of the one and only TE was when he said the action was down real low but it doesn't rattle. Then he plays it full fury. Strings ratte like all fuck! Outstanding!

@TimVanRoy

2 жыл бұрын

That's what I thought as well when I listened back to it! But I'm sure if we played it the rattle would be 10 times louder. He really has adjusted his technique to this kind of setup.

Besides being a fantastic guitarist he also comes over as a very very nice person and full of fun and this is evident by how he greatly helps and saves the interviewer.

Oh wow!! Tim, this is incredible. Tommy clearly enjoyed the interview, he was so open and honest. 10/10

Amazing interview, love how you played at the end, thanks!

Fantastic interview. So down to earth and real.

@TimVanRoy

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Annie! This was an incredible experience!

Good on you Tommy. Thanks for sharing your experience and knowlege so honestly. All the best to you, team and family.

Thanks so much for sharing . Learned so much from Mr. Emmanuel . He is a kind and down-to-earth person . So nice to watch . You are a very good guitar player Mr. Van Roy . You help other guitarists so much in your tutorials . God bless you & family . Question: what is the piece he played at 19:10 ?

Great interview! Love what Tommy says about players being unique and bringing their own technique to a song. It seems to indicate his own security in who he is as a player and not emphasizing competition. That's true greatness.

@TimVanRoy

2 жыл бұрын

Definitely! We shouldn't shy back from doing things "our" way. I can understand purists want it exactly like the original, but that should only matter to them and not to everyone else around them.

@AlanMcCarthyguitar

2 жыл бұрын

@@TimVanRoy step over to the classical guitar world if you want to meet dogmatic purists 🙂. Lovely interview.I saw him live once and he was just good beyond belief . Do you use standard notation for his music ?just came across your channel today . You are an excellent player

@TimVanRoy

2 жыл бұрын

@@AlanMcCarthyguitar Hi Alan! Thanks for joining the party here 😜 I use both standard notation and tabs when transcribing Tommy's music. I have a history as a free-lance musician, so I prefer reading/writing notation over tablature!

Tommy is one of the most gracious human beings on the planet.

It only remains to tell you, thank you very much for sharing this video. I can tell you that it is one of the most emotional interviews I have ever seen, I really loved it. To this day I have not had the opportunity to communicate with him, much less to see him in person, but with this interview, I have felt closer to Tommy Emmanuel, not only as a guitarist, but as a person. Thank you, thank you so much Tim. Greetings from Spain

@masqacordes

2 жыл бұрын

I think I've seen the video more than 20 times😀

One of the best interviews with Tommy, thoroughly enjoyed it. ✌️

What a brilliant interview. Tommy is so genuine and giving, and having never seen you before I had no idea you played like that I’m sure you’ll treasure that time with him for the rest of your life. We’ll done sir.

@TimVanRoy

Жыл бұрын

I definitely will! This was a once in a lifetime experience!

Great work Tim. Tommy must be one of the most spontaneous musicians to interview. Ive seen other guitarists interviewed where they have to fight for every response. His best responses are when he lets the Maton answer. Good stuff mate

@TimVanRoy

3 ай бұрын

He certainly knows how to entertain, even when the crowd isn't there! I'm hoping for another interview later this year, this time with my special "close-up" camera on his guitar!

2 great musicians and kind guys. all thumbs up

@wolfgangjohann5037

2 жыл бұрын

appreciate 🤗

What a great interview. Tommy is such an inspiration.

Congratulations - you deserve it! I watched him twice last week, in London and bury st edmunds. Dream come true. What an artist, performer and person

@TimVanRoy

2 жыл бұрын

I hope he played as well as he did here in Belgium. He absolutely killed it on stage. And what an acoustic ambassador you have with Mike Dawes! His set was amazing too!

I stumbled upon your site Tim. I will now start my odyssey on trying to learn from you. You are humble,a fantastic teacher and phenomenal guitar player.

@TimVanRoy

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! I'm more than happy to have you join the journey here!

this is amazing. They should put hearts on KZread it's hard to just like this video I personally loved it

The best interview with Tommy I ever heard - thanks for that. I am playing guitar since the middle of the 70th and I am still learning. Tommy is one of my ever idols like Leo Kottke on 12-string. Congratulations for your fine job with him!

Tommy is a gentleman,what a brill guy,glad you got the chat,you were cool dude,

@TimVanRoy

9 ай бұрын

I was so nervous to do this interview! But Tommy made it so easy for me, a real gentleman indeed!

Great interview. Real talk! Loved this great conversation. Different from other interviews I've heard with the man 👏

What an awesome interview! Beautiful.

Tim I just started watching this...so far great. I am happy for you. I believe you got this interview because of the integrity you showed in taking down videos with tabs etc. I have met Tommy three times and it is clear that he is a man of integrity kindness and generosity. He sees that in you. He also sees you as anotger "Man with the Green Thumb" you are a torch passer and you are humble. Congratulations and I cannot wait to watch the rest! Jeff

Nice spontaneous chat with Tommy, he really is special Thanks for sharing 🙏

@TimVanRoy

5 ай бұрын

He sure is! Thanks for watching!

Hey, Tim. I started following your channel when you had few followers and now you are interviewing the great one. More than congratulations, lad! I hope Tommy comes to Brazil as well. Keep Rocking!

@TimVanRoy

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Tiago! As you can tell, the building number of subscribers means I am behind on replying to the comments... But I'm still here! 😜

What a sincere and great person you are Tim, congrats on this interview and thanks for sharing and ofcourse for being a good teacher.

@TimVanRoy

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Chiel! It really warms my heart to see how well this interview is landing with people. Tommy truly is the best!

The universe meant for me to see and hear this video. Tommy oozes love and spirituality. I've experienced that about him every concert I've seen him. This interview confirms that. Great interview !!!

This is great Tim. The fact you have no interview experience only made this more enjoyable to watch in my opinion. Thanks!

You are the best Tim, Thank You for doing this.

Wow!!! I just enjoyed every moment of this interview. I've seen a lot of Tommy's interview but this one was one of the greatest. You've asked some really good questions rather than asking same questions that almost all interviewers asks when they do an interview with him. You totally nailed it bro. Thanks for sharing this with us.

@TimVanRoy

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Yoel! I'm really happy this is landing so well with a lot of people. Realising I had never done an interview before really gave me cold feet!

@yoelbeche6213

2 жыл бұрын

@@TimVanRoy You're welcome bro!!

Best interview with tommy I’ve seen. Thanks Tim.

AHHHHHHHHH IM SO PROUD OF YOU TIM TALKING AND INTERVIEWING TOMMY HIMSELF!!! It made me smile so much to see you being nervous and not being that composed and relaxed self that we always see in your tutorials I cant imagine the awe that you would be feeling to have Tommy being right in front of you and playing those demo's one on one let alone talking with him and hosting an interview And the fact this is your first interview ever YOU DID SO WELL IT WAS SO FUN and captivating to hear the questions you had to ask The best and really only youtube channel that makes genuine tutorials for Tommy Emmanuel's songs Literally the highest quality tutorials and videos and editing coupled with your amazing teaching technique and pace AND MIND IF I SAY YOUR REALLY RELAXING VOICE

Great interview Tim, i enjoyed every second!

Thank you for interviewing him! You asked interesting questions. And He seems very delighted by your understanding of music

Congrats, great interview!