I told Tommy, “I’d give my life to play like that!” Tommy said, “I did!”

@zerosiii

3 жыл бұрын

wow

@alankenworthy9722

3 жыл бұрын

The whole world is grateful too.

@kaiyarizero9141

3 жыл бұрын

Lies

@alannabaumann7373

2 жыл бұрын

We are all blessed 💖

@sweetsourpork111

2 жыл бұрын

It might not be true but that is 100% what he would say. A very witty fella.

Imagine the versions he's played to himself with no one listening.....

@michaelsiao

4 жыл бұрын

damn!!!

@Miguelskytwins

4 жыл бұрын

That's a brilliant thought actually

@notanotherguitarchannel

4 жыл бұрын

The cia is always listening

@paulhill4067

4 жыл бұрын

Bro spot on I wish I could hear the extended version

@sayakgupta4207

4 жыл бұрын

and this is like nothing else

the best acoustic guitarist of all time

@leonardoLMK

4 жыл бұрын

Aleksander misk is the best

@user-if1tm4xc5m

4 жыл бұрын

@@leonardoLMK But shut up

@wilma7612

4 жыл бұрын

No

@marcmorris5686

4 жыл бұрын

I agree and an all arround a great man

@user-fz9wv4br5c

3 жыл бұрын

@@leonardoLMK he is scrounger of music

I’ve been listening to music all my life and I’ve heard tens of thousands of songs across dozens of genres. When I heard Those Who Wait for the first time close to a decade ago it stuck, and now I can say it’s one of my all time favorite compositions ever.

@adams546

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah this song composition is on another level. It has a depth we can't explain.

@gabrycast5395

2 жыл бұрын

same here

@michaelmcraemusic

Жыл бұрын

It was the first song on "Only", the first cd of his I bought, and it changed me and the course of my life. Amazing, beautiful, and forever grateful, brother❤️

@l.k.3277

Жыл бұрын

Nicely said Nathan - he's top 5 musicians in the world today.. Absolutely awe inspiring for multiple generations around the globe - Very rare place to be..!

@StokesMusicStudiosOnline

7 ай бұрын

Yep.

One of my favorite Tommy songs!

@JamesG.Griffin

3 жыл бұрын

Heard it live in 2018 I can confirm it is gewd

@andrewfrancis7739

3 жыл бұрын

@@JamesG.Griffin so lucky

I just watched this again. It brings me to tears this track. It's soooo beautiful. And he plays it here sooo cleanly. He is such a talented man. I am so blessed to have had him as part of my life. Thank you Tommy.

IMHO, this performance of one of your most hauntingly beautiful, sensitive compositions showcases you at the peak of your powers as an artist, Tommy. Bravo.

@andrewjenkinson8948

4 жыл бұрын

I agree, it's maybe my favourite composition by Tommy. For me it sounds so evocative of a misty winter's Sunday morning in rural Australia.

@robertscorpio8432

4 жыл бұрын

His touch sensitivity on this song is amazing but as you say ...it is a beautiful , haunting piece of Music that really takes us somewhere. This is the first time I heard it....

@astrodad656

3 жыл бұрын

Stepping the key down makes this even better than all previous versions. His playing matches...captures the essence.

@astrodad656

3 жыл бұрын

@2centavos By ear. I knew it was tuned a whole pitch down by the bottom string as it was not a D pitch but a C. Look for his other YT videos where he plays the song in the normal key. You will hear the difference. The lower tuning is much better IMHO.

@PNgaia33859

3 жыл бұрын

Tom and Phil were born to do this. Enable mere mortals may attain such standard, hmm, A gift, I wish.

There’s no one else in the world that can make an acoustic guitar resonate and sound the way Tommy does it. He really bends it to what he wants. This is the true meaning of an instrument being an extension of himself.

Tommy... i am one of those who wait God bless you and your family Greece loves you

@philost7427

4 жыл бұрын

A comment that is as meaningful as the composition itself and the beautiful human who has such wonders in his soul.

@bigben046

3 жыл бұрын

Isaiah 40:31 is what it's about . Hopefully.

@bigben046

3 жыл бұрын

You would have to asked him.

I remember hearing on the radio in the late 80's that you were heading overseas to pursue a solo career. I was taken aback for selfish reasons because I would no longer be able to get to your gigs. But you were so good that I felt you deserved a world stage. I felt the same thing about your brother Phil too. The world didn't have KZread then. Now, although not as good as your live gigs, what a treat, seeing your solo performances or your collaboration with other guitar peers. I'm living in a fortunate time that may have never happened if you had not believed in yourself. Thanks Tommy.

@edwardbarcello9037

3 жыл бұрын

I wish they played music like this on our Radios today

Those who wait on the Lord will rise up with wings like an eagle

This is the song that introduced me to Tommy emmanuel. Today the date is 31'st of may and i want to wish you a 'Happy birthday.If you are reading this tommy i wish you good health , happiness and joy,and keeping making music . You are a gift to the world. -your biggest fan.

Like a smooth river rolling beneath a sunset made by God.

His hands are partly wood, and the strings are partly flesh

@Domestikos88

4 жыл бұрын

Michael James Kugel strings tuned to flesh

@davidbarry6579

4 жыл бұрын

Poetic!

This is the song that changed the way I see music. PBS was playing his concert and this song caught my attention from another room. All these years later, this is still my favorite song.

New headphones bought just for this

Thank you, Tommy Emmanuel! Considering myself an intermediate, I’ve played guitar most of my life. Perhaps I’ve been under a rock, but I actually heard this song for the first time today… and it literally brought me to tears. Now it’s my passion to both learn and share it with others!

@gchomuk

6 ай бұрын

Wow. Just wow.

His right hand work is incredible. Not only is he precise vertically, but horizontally. He thins out the bottom end by moving toward and away from the bridge at the perfect times to fit the song. He uses finger style along with a pick at just the right times. It all contributes so much to how the song comes across, not just whether he can play the notes perfectly in order

The way Tommy closes off the sound with his fingers to the frets at the very end ... it feels like an acceptance of death after expressing a beautiful life. The finality of that gentle gesture is a dramatic gesture. It chokes me up, how you can almost feel his reluctance yield to acceptance. And the song is over.

As a guitar player for 60 years, this song hunts, my soul, 24 seven. Saw it live I was stunned.

@scottk7515

11 ай бұрын

I understand your comment so clearly, Peter.

Makes the hairs on my neck stand up every time I hear this, and always puts a tear of joy in my eye. The Master at his finest.

Tommy...I've lost count of the number of your performances of _Those Who Wait_ tune I've seen. I love them all, but this one...is...transcendent. The world is a better place with your music in it. From the bottom of my heart...Thank you, brother!

He has a lot of strength in his left hand particularly. That’s partly why this works so well. Pull offs and hammer ones.

Holy shit - this is awesome.

The best bit was the guitar playing

You sir inspired me to pick up my guitar after 30yrs of not playing! ❤️

@maxthomson9440

3 жыл бұрын

Are you still playing 3 months on?

@Cloppa2000

3 жыл бұрын

@@maxthomson9440 No! 😣 😣 Life keeps getting in the way for me and this style of playing is so much harder to get than the heavy rock I used to play! I used to play 8+hrs a day.. To get good it's got to be ur passion. Unfortunately it's not mine any more as I have others now. At least I can really appreciate the talent of others now. Good luck with ur passions.

@maxthomson9440

3 жыл бұрын

@@Cloppa2000 That's alright, as long as you have new passions which make you happy! I think having a passion is incredibly important in life as it gives you motivation for many things. And yes I completely agree, finger style guitar like this can be very discouraging to hear due to how insanely difficult some of it is haha. Have a great day :)

Tommy has said that he plays Maton guitars not just because they're Australian, and sound great acoustically, but because they have the best electronics, pickups, and mic tone he's ever heard. This production really shows that off! Incredible sound.

How does this not win a Grammy???

@CooManTunes

2 жыл бұрын

Grammy's are for dried-up Beyonce. Not good artists.

In addition to being in a category of your own Tommy [as a player], this song, Those Who Wait is among my favorite songs of all time. Its simply gorgeous, and brings tears to me. Music is emotion! If I am unable to evoke emotion with my music, I have failed. I have attended your concerts about 8 times: the latest in Boston about 3-years ago. I met you about 13-years ago when you played the Charles Hotel in Cambridge, Massachusetts: the second show. I was able to meet and speak with you for about 10-15 when at this time you were very gracious. You were just making a name for yourself in US at that time [I believe]. I remember thinking, this guy is likely the most amazing player on the planet and there are 8 people in the audience. I couldn't believe it. Your music has brought much joy to me, and many other people I've turned on to you. Rarely do I enjoy remakes of any great tunes. You have a special ability to do your own rendition and its great. The fact that you wrote this song places you in a special category. Bravo !

This song hits me everytime I hear it. Thank you so very much Tommy for being who you are! 🙏

We all know he’s great! He has proven it over and over!! But this piece with this tone! Wow!!! 🤘🤘🤘

@petervrabcak5597

Жыл бұрын

You should hear live it’s even better

You make life better Tommy Emanuel

Words fail to describe what happens in my soul when I listen to this piece... Thank you Tommy for touching our hearts in this way😍🙏

I’ve always said Tommy doesn’t play the guitar he is the guitar that the music flows from...

This is stunning!

Thank you Tommy! This is beautiful

This is the only Tommy Emmanuel song that I (as a 'meh' guitar player) felt an overwhelming urge that I just had to learn. After many many hours of practice I got it down and would comfort myself just laying on my bed, eyes closed, and playing it while my mind wandered. One day I went over to a friends house who was an excellent electric lead player in a local rock band and saw the acoustic sitting there so I picked it up and started playing it. He said something like "ahh what is that mellow crap your playing, it's boring!", but I continued playing to the end and we went and did something else. The next day I go back over and he says, "Hey, can you play me that song you were playing yesterday again? I've had it stuck in my head all day!" That's how you know you wrote a good song...

the quality of recordings from even just five years ago has dramatically improved...this sounds like gold!!!!

@chrislorensen3025

3 жыл бұрын

I was thinking that too...this is the best I've ever heard (using Sennheiser HD-800s)

loves this. Thanks Tommy!

so damn beautiful!!!

Just absolutely beautiful, there really are no words to describe what he can do on that guitar.

Gosh, there's not one note in this entire song that I didn't love. Beautiful!

love this song! thank you very much!

That was beautiful Tommy! Love it!

The tune that made me appreciate Tommy as a composer, not just a phenomenal player. Most are just one or the other.

@ruralparadise8901

4 жыл бұрын

Not a phenomenal player? The man has no competitor. He is the best there is.

@danmitchell609

4 жыл бұрын

Roger Duyong couldn’t have said it better myself

@aigor9668

3 жыл бұрын

@@ruralparadise8901 i guess Dustin just made an emphasis on how beautiful are his tunes, i guess there is no doubt Tommy is a master and out of class performer

@mnelson56

3 жыл бұрын

Compositionally, I love how he slowly builds tension, then releases it in the "payoff" section. In performance, I love the tension-building rubato.

Dear Tommy, That instrument in your hands sings like a choir of forest woods come to you alone to project their beauty and spirits contained within, a perfect guitar for a flawless performance of a composition complete with unmatched understanding of the human condition, a musical utterance which seems to define and redeem all of us. I can claim 71 years. I have been in the trenches with a guitar since age 16. But, what I do best is listen. "Those Who Wait" is the most beautiful composition I have ever heard. Upon first listening I was at once undone and tearfully, gracefully reassembled with an added dimension of satisfaction I had not known I was seeking, the missing piece with which sense is made of all that cannot be verbally explained among the jangling perplexities of our existance. Thank you so much...

@philswolf

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you, dear Phil, for expressing with such delicacy the emotions pervading this haunting piece, as another 70 guitar devotee Phil (yes...) it feels good to know there's someone on the line... so let me co-sign this message of gratitude to Tommy - with love from Geneva Switzerland

@philost7427

3 жыл бұрын

@@philswolf Thank you, Philippe! How kind of you to respond with the understanding I was attempting to explain. Whenever I hear Tommy play I will think of you and despite the miles between us we will be together.

@pls_explain9608

2 жыл бұрын

What a wonderful testimony you guys are to the power TE’s music 🙂

Amazing 🔥

The sound is fantastic! Thank!

Love the variations in rhythm throughout the song, could only come with the utmost familiarity of playing this tune thousands of times!

@peternemeth1777

4 жыл бұрын

He started playing guitar and drums at the age of 4 and became a professional that toured australia at the age of 6.

This takes me to a special place! Wonderful playing Tommy!

Sooo beautiful!!👌🏽

Wow!! So amazing!! Incredible!

*Marvellous sound as always*

Tommy is the reason why I started playing guitar since 15. Now I'm 26 and never get tired of his music. But it's not just about his music. This man told me to be patient and enjoy every single moment that you have in life, just like he does with his songs. Thank you so much! You have that kind of energy we need on our planet.

Wonderful!!! Thank you Tommy!!!!

Wow this so nice!! ❤️

Masterpiece. The subtle intricate nuances.

The layers of emotions you evoke with this brilliant piece of art are complexingly beautiful. Thank you for the heartfelt performance.

That was awesome!

Genius at work, lovely.

This is the song that made me discover Tommy's music. What a beautiful composition. Not easy to play either!

@stevesstrings5243

4 жыл бұрын

Tommy just makes it look easy!

@franbonino518

4 жыл бұрын

Same here! This song has something magic

@titizeking91

4 жыл бұрын

Same for me, I agree !

@rondomack

4 жыл бұрын

Tommy plays so clean & clear on some really tough chords. He makes an instrument & song come to life. I have been playing guitar since 7 yrs old he is the best. He has conquered the guitar.💯👍

@michaelcarr8932

4 жыл бұрын

I have small hands but can still play this with a few small compromises

I use to listen this music in car alone and and on my bed with my favorite headphones. For me I believe this song has soul healing vibe. Never get tired of listening to this beautiful masterpiece. Thank you Tommy.

Thank you for uploading.

Thank you. Amazing.

Truly an Angelic being: music belonging to God’s kingdom

Tommy is the best! So clean, and perfect tone as always...

Great! Thank you so much!

What a beautiful amazing composition Tommy! Very interesting dark chords, just lost my soul in this, thank you.

Amazing, beautiful. Most lovely guitar tone I've ever heard. You sir are a master of your instrument.

thank you for that!

Wow that was bloody amazing

Been a fan for close to 20 years and this is still by far and away one of your most beautiful pieces of music.

Tommy can tell story with his music. The verse of the song is in minor key which provokes sadness and depression. From verse to chorus Tommy wrote a beautiful key transition from minor to major which feels just like seeing the long awaited light after the darkness. I got punched so hard evertime I hear that transition.

Beautiful, love the melodies!

It’s amazing 😉

Tommy sei e rimarrai unico! Che composizione sublime, esecuzione emozionante. Grazie per tutta la tua meravigliosa musica che hai scritto e suonato per rendere questo mondo più bello.

감정선..연주력..미쳤다 미쳤어..토미 최고에요

Enjoyed this!

Sooo cool Tommy!

Why do I always smile when I sit here watching him. This track is beautiful. What a blessing he has been in my life.

всю душу вклав!!!Дякую Томмі!

Absolutely brilliant as usual

Thank You!

This tune beautifully shows tommy's control and the super tone of the Maton guitar

gorgeous sensuous every note rings pure like a bell

thank you Tom!🙏🏻

Very nice thank you!

Beautiful. Great tune, wonderful arrangement and perfectly played.

Ohh Tommy...your music is simply a wonderful blessing to this world. Somehow everything just seems & feel better when I hear your music!

This is gorgeous! well done mate !

Wonderful sound and beautiful song! Thank you!

Awesome sound through the mic! Beautiful song, as usual. Thank you, Tommy. You’ve enriched my life for over 30 years. God Bless.

I GOTTA LEARN THIS SONG !

This is insane!!!

amazing!!!

Easily one of my all time favorites of yours. I will never forget the first time I heard it. It was at the first concert of yours I went to. You played it as an encore and I was in awe. I think it was that very moment that I decided to try and not only pick up the guitar again after being sick for so long but actually try and learn to play your music. I can proudly say I did that and more. This song is one of several I've learned to play. Keep them coming Tommy. You never know how a song will effect someone.

This version completely touched my soul. Thank you Tommy, once again. Stay safe.

Excelente como siempre

this is beautiful thanks for the comfy vibes

One of his best pieces, so damn beautiful composition 👍