This arrangement, performance, and its gifted performer are more than special to me. At the end of February 2023, my husband and I played this rendition for my brother, John (who just happens to have been born 3 days before Tommy). John was in absolute heaven listening to it. About 3 days later, he suddenly and unexpectedly died. We found a version of Rainbow on John's piano, where he had apparently been playing it after listening to Tommy, so the remaining siblings (there are 9 of us total) sang an arrangement I made at his funeral. Tommy, this may be the most beautiful piece of music in the world. It speaks to the soul like nothing else. Thank you for being who you are and bringing your own brand of light and beauty to the world. We were blown away by your concert in February 2024, and look forward to (hopefully!) many more. Bless you.
Tommy is the very best guitar picker in the world! Period! He shows us time and time again what makes him the best! Thank You (again) Tommy. We love you!
it’s incredible but i think there are two performances that are on the same level if not more breathtaking „Concerto de Aranjuez“ performed bye Paco de Lucia „Last Orders” Guthrie Govan (wirh the Aristocrats on the current tour where i was standing right in front of him) nevertheless - Tommys playing here is just mindblowing!
That woman in the front row of the audience who puts her head on the shoulder of the guy next to her (0:25 & 2:40) - that just sets the mood perfectly for this piece and this performance. It almost seems as though the whole world is at peace, if just for this moment.
I have been playing and following other guitar players my entire life since 13 and today I am 63. You may have your favorite(s) we all do but without a doubt, Tommy is the most accomplished guitarist there ever was or is. What he can do on the instrument is head and shoulders far above all others. We may know him for a particular style, however, there is just no one alive today who can do what Tommy does. He also just happens to be my particular favorite.
actually, playing guitar is like an art. after an art has been painted some people can copy it. but the genius behind that art is one hell of a kind!. what i mean is Tommy's arrangement is like mona liza when it comes to art. it's priceless 👌
No words in any language characterize Tommy Emmanuel's brilliance, beauty, and grace in the way he plays. Far beyond the capacity of any single musician, I've crossed paths at age 67 and 60 years of playing the guitar. Tommy is much more; he is so gracious, kind, and loving to every human being and spends much effort helping young guitar players. Tommy represents the very best of us, not only musicians but humanity. Although rare, sometimes God puts those like Tommy in our lives for reasons far beyond our understanding or consideration. What an excellent time to be alive and afforded such a blessing to witness and listen to Tommy play. It humbles me deeply that Tommy is my icon for the love, kindness, and joy he shares with the world. He is my mentor from a distance in expanding my skills as a musician. God's Peace and Merry Christmas, Dear Friend! Bobby
It takes an extraordinary musician to not only have that kind of technical ability, but also to fully understand the music on an emotional and relational level.
Hello, I am a Korean who is dreaming of becoming a musician. Ever since I was a kid, I've dreamed of it. But when I got married and my wife was pregnant, I found money rather than dream. When I study and practice late at night i think "Can I do it?" Many people told me to stop giving up now. Many people told me look at reality. But if you cheer me up, I think I never give up my dream. Your guitar gives me strength. Thank you for reading, tommy. Your Korean fan...
Emmanuel means "God with us". This presentation is nothing short than spetacular! He really takes us for a ride, from here to some magical place, where music like this is created for all of us. God is with you, Emmanuel. Shine your light on us, man.
If you listen to the first minute of this without seeing the screen you really would think it was a harp. This is such a beautiful rendition of this song! Thank you so much for bringing such beauty into our lives.
I was born in 76 and first watched the Wizard of Oz at 4 years old. This song is dear to me and plucks at my heart strings like nothing else. Thanks Tommy for bringing me back to that time and those memories that come flooding in. This is by far the greatest interpretation of this piece. Blessings
The Godzilla of guitar players! It's like ascending into the etherial realms listening to Tommy play Over the Rainbow.We're truly lucky to be able to experience such astounding talent!
Yep me too i dragged my jaw along the pavement all the way to car! And I've seen Paco De Lucia play in a cave in Andalucia but then they were good pals.
I used to go out to see bands in Sydney in the 1980s and one of my favourite bands was 'Goldrush' with Tommy Emmanuel. Even though I play classical guitar, Tommy will ALWAYS remain one of my favourite guitarists of all time (along with Wes Montgomery and George Benson) 😉
Tommy just blows me away. I saw him live years ago in Bonita, CA. I will never forget watching his magic 15 ft away from my table. He is such a humble gentleman. The harmonics at 4:11 and 5:51 are mesmerizing.
Incredible, beautifully sensitive transcription, as well as a perfectly tuned guitar, and unparalleled musicianship! You listen to this, and the notes just seem to float among the clouds on a perfect day.
This is absolute genius from Tommy Emmanuel. I've been playing guitar since 1959 and hearing Tommy makes me want to sell all of my guitars and become a ditch digger. LOL
I am bewilderingly enlightened beyond intellectual comprehension of increasingly infinite expansion by sensing through the ears the carefully placed resounding sounds made by a myriad of strings, which adheres to and/or is not limited to, spatial dimension altering vibrations of resonating notes of alignment, and parallel prismatic brain shift-inducing chord compression. That was DELICIOUS. Thank you for this upload Tommy! This put a smile on my face
I would state this we lost EVH this year October 2020 . Tommy is believe could give EVH a good run for his style . EVH was great but Tommy Emmanuel , above the best and will earn his right in any class of past musicians of exceptional talent , a top contender of his generation .
Tommy is amazing to a point i could’nt even imagine when i picked up a guitar for the first time. But a thing he also is, a brilliant showman. Sure his crowds are probably huge fans of his, but he not only plays the beautiful music we know and love, he looks out in to the audience and smiles at them and also feeling it and shows facial expressions and body language when playing the notes. Tommy Emmanuel is without a doubt one of a kind, and a huge inspiration, thanks Tommy for playing so much beautiful music with the sound of peacefulness.
😲📢 that is a great great rendition of this song!!! I have heard Stanley Jorden do this song live, but this song reminded me of it so much, the way he finger picks the strings... Absolutely 💯 % beautiful!!! I play guitar, got a 65 Fender Twin Reverb, and I hope I am 1/4 as good as this!!! I'm speechless and green with envy!!! 👍👌🙏🙏🙏✌️ Bravo my friend!!! 👏 Jeremy in Virginia Beach ⛱️
Every single note, all the details, arrangements, dynamics, volume ocillations, are perfectly placed and played with so much taste and feeling, his by far one of the best.
I bought this DVD "Music Gone Public" and it was just "Live from Centre Stage" in different wrapping. Which I also bought previously. That's a bit deceptive. Tommy is wonderful btw 💕
I have recently been to his concert here in Prague. He was amazing as usual. And it's not the pure skill that makes him special, it's the passion and joy he emanates. If you closed your eyes and just listened to him play and tried to imagine how he looks like, it would be perfectly the same picture of how he really looks on the stage. Do you know what I mean?
I really do, man. It's amazing to see a man like him, being able to extract and share such feelings from us. He looks so happy and fulfilled when he's playing... It's very moving to see him in such moments.
Beautiful soul beautiful mind full of love and compassion reflected on the tunes and tempo of the music he play .... long life and healthy always Tommy to refresh and mend your listeners soul
Though we have met several times, I can't wait to meet you again. You have changed my life!!!!! I hope you are wearing the guitar pick necklace I made for you sometimes😊 #1 fan!!!
One of my favorite musician/ guitarists of all time. He takes mastery to a whole new level all the time. Sheer mastery/ brilliance, amazing, amazing talent. Incredible depth of playing never seen before
This arrangement, performance, and its gifted performer are more than special to me. At the end of February 2023, my husband and I played this rendition for my brother, John (who just happens to have been born 3 days before Tommy). John was in absolute heaven listening to it. About 3 days later, he suddenly and unexpectedly died. We found a version of Rainbow on John's piano, where he had apparently been playing it after listening to Tommy, so the remaining siblings (there are 9 of us total) sang an arrangement I made at his funeral. Tommy, this may be the most beautiful piece of music in the world. It speaks to the soul like nothing else. Thank you for being who you are and bringing your own brand of light and beauty to the world. We were blown away by your concert in February 2024, and look forward to (hopefully!) many more. Bless you.
after all these years, i still believe this is the highest performing level ever reached from a guitarist during a live show.
agreed 100%
Tommy is the very best guitar picker in the world! Period! He shows us time and time again what makes him the best! Thank You (again) Tommy. We love you!
it’s incredible but i think there are two performances that are on the same level if not more breathtaking
„Concerto de Aranjuez“ performed bye Paco de Lucia
„Last Orders” Guthrie Govan (wirh the Aristocrats on the current tour where i was standing right in front of him)
nevertheless - Tommys playing here is just mindblowing!
Bit of a superlative
That woman in the front row of the audience who puts her head on the shoulder of the guy next to her (0:25 & 2:40) - that just sets the mood perfectly for this piece and this performance.
It almost seems as though the whole world is at peace, if just for this moment.
i noticed that. lovely. :)
i started to cry when I saw that - the power of music. Peace...everlasting peace
There are great guitar players, awesome ones, phenomenal ones ....
And then there is Tommy Emmanuel.
MVP
Tommy, I hope you live for 1000 years. Your music is always such a joy. God bless you, man!
Amen brother
True that
I have been playing and following other guitar players my entire life since 13 and today I am 63. You may have your favorite(s) we all do but without a doubt, Tommy is the most accomplished guitarist there ever was or is. What he can do on the instrument is head and shoulders far above all others. We may know him for a particular style, however, there is just no one alive today who can do what Tommy does. He also just happens to be my particular favorite.
best guitarist who ever lived
its obvious at this point
roman14032 when it comes to Fingerstyle he's 'OK' I guess
yea, definitely ok
actually, playing guitar is like an art. after an art has been painted some people can copy it. but the genius behind that art is one hell of a kind!. what i mean is Tommy's arrangement is like mona liza when it comes to art. it's priceless 👌
He's as good as any living player, but investigate Django Reinhardt. Trust me on that.
@@Ofinfinitejest i had all of djangos records before i was 12
This man is from another galaxy!!! No one on earth can play like that!!!! ;)
He's from somewhere over the rainbow
He's from the outback! Must be Australian aboriginal voodoo of some sort.
oui, pour moi aussi il est unique, un génie, un dieu de la guitare .....!!!!
look after for Fábio Lima...he is the Best guitar player of the Brazil. Sorry my terrible english
Sylvain Luc and Bireli can do it too !
I wish he would live hundreds of years in good health.
No words in any language characterize Tommy Emmanuel's brilliance, beauty, and grace in the way he plays. Far beyond the capacity of any single musician, I've crossed paths at age 67 and 60 years of playing the guitar. Tommy is much more; he is so gracious, kind, and loving to every human being and spends much effort helping young guitar players. Tommy represents the very best of us, not only musicians but humanity. Although rare, sometimes God puts those like Tommy in our lives for reasons far beyond our understanding or consideration. What an excellent time to be alive and afforded such a blessing to witness and listen to Tommy play. It humbles me deeply that Tommy is my icon for the love, kindness, and joy he shares with the world. He is my mentor from a distance in expanding my skills as a musician. God's Peace and Merry Christmas, Dear Friend! Bobby
It takes an extraordinary musician to not only have that kind of technical ability, but also to fully understand the music on an emotional and relational level.
Probably the best interpretation that exists today of this classical beauty.
Or maybe 2nd to Eva Cassidy.
Hello, I am a Korean who is dreaming of becoming a musician.
Ever since I was a kid, I've dreamed of it.
But when I got married and my wife was pregnant,
I found money rather than dream.
When I study and practice late at night
i think "Can I do it?"
Many people told me to stop giving up now.
Many people told me look at reality.
But if you cheer me up,
I think I never give up my dream.
Your guitar gives me strength.
Thank you for reading, tommy.
Your Korean fan...
you speak very well englishes
fightmeirl I'm not good at it....
최연석 힙내십셔
김대섭 감삼다!
Noby Dobnoby :)
we Aussies are very proud of this Aussie genius, sprung from Chet Atkins genius.
Emmanuel means "God with us". This presentation is nothing short than spetacular! He really takes us for a ride, from here to some magical place, where music like this is created for all of us. God is with you, Emmanuel. Shine your light on us, man.
If you listen to the first minute of this without seeing the screen you really would think it was a harp. This is such a beautiful rendition of this song! Thank you so much for bringing such beauty into our lives.
I was born in 76 and first watched the Wizard of Oz at 4 years old. This song is dear to me and plucks at my heart strings like nothing else. Thanks Tommy for bringing me back to that time and those memories that come flooding in. This is by far the greatest interpretation of this piece.
Blessings
The Godzilla of guitar players! It's like ascending into the etherial realms listening to Tommy play Over the Rainbow.We're truly lucky to be able to experience such astounding talent!
Tommy Emmanuel is a gift from GOD! The name Emmanuel you should learn what it means GOD bless .JESUS CHRIST is King
❤привет из Сибири🙏 доброго Ангела хранителя тебе❤
Wooow.!!! What amazing transcription and interpretation aswel!!! Congrats, Tommy!!! Cheers from Brasil \O
Fabio Lima Brasil
Fabio Lima poxa Fabio bem que você poderia ensinar como fazer aqueles harmônicos cabulosos que ele faz no início em.
Fabio, thank you for your musical work! Greetings from Russia!
Legend has it, he can play a guitar... without touching a guitar
I simply hope you could live longer than me, so I can listen to your music all my life. I'm 24 BTW.
Goose bumps!
If you go at end of the rainbow, you will see tom playing, this beautiful tune. .
Tommy is just so incredible.
Best one man show that I have EVER experienced live!
Yep me too i dragged my jaw along the pavement all the way to car! And I've seen Paco De Lucia play in a cave in Andalucia but then they were good pals.
literally has to be the best guitarist in this galaxy
What 3 idiots pressed the thumbs down? Tommy is one of the best ever. It takes a live time of commitment to get that good!
Wade McDaniel
Don't be so hard on them, they were having a seizure from how amazing it is and misclicked. I'm sure they meant well.
I used to go out to see bands in Sydney in the 1980s and one of my favourite bands was 'Goldrush' with Tommy Emmanuel. Even though I play classical guitar, Tommy will ALWAYS remain one of my favourite guitarists of all time (along with Wes Montgomery and George Benson) 😉
How good were goldrush. Cactus you’re one of a kind.
Tommy just blows me away. I saw him live years ago in Bonita, CA. I will never forget watching his magic 15 ft away from my table. He is such a humble gentleman. The harmonics at 4:11 and 5:51 are mesmerizing.
Incredible, beautifully sensitive transcription, as well as a perfectly tuned guitar, and unparalleled musicianship! You listen to this, and the notes just seem to float among the clouds on a perfect day.
This is absolute genius from Tommy Emmanuel. I've been playing guitar since 1959 and hearing Tommy makes me want to sell all of my guitars and become a ditch digger. LOL
He doesn't play music...he IS music in the flesh.
At points, it almost sounds like that 6 string guitar has more than 20 strings. I think that might be the most perfectly tuned guitar I've ever heard.
I am bewilderingly enlightened beyond intellectual comprehension of increasingly infinite expansion by sensing through the ears the carefully placed resounding sounds made by a myriad of strings, which adheres to and/or is not limited to, spatial dimension altering vibrations of resonating notes of alignment, and parallel prismatic brain shift-inducing chord compression. That was DELICIOUS. Thank you for this upload Tommy! This put a smile on my face
cool
So you like it, right??? LOL
What he said
This comment.
I think you need to go back to school to increase your vocabulary. LOL! But I couldn't have said it better myself.
I would state this we lost EVH this year October 2020 . Tommy is believe could give EVH a good run for his style . EVH was great but Tommy Emmanuel , above the best and will earn his right in any class of past musicians of exceptional talent , a top contender of his generation .
Who in their right minds would put a thumbs down on Tommy, specially this dreamy number!
Thanks from Russia!!!!Great!!!
Tommy is amazing to a point i could’nt even imagine when i picked up a guitar for the first time.
But a thing he also is, a brilliant showman. Sure his crowds are probably huge fans of his, but he not only plays the beautiful music we know and love, he looks out in to the audience and smiles at them and also feeling it and shows facial expressions and body language when playing the notes.
Tommy Emmanuel is without a doubt one of a kind, and a huge inspiration, thanks Tommy for playing so much beautiful music with the sound of peacefulness.
Tommy’s Maton guitars are them most happiest guitars in the world! Thank you for this wonderful sound!!
In these heartbreaking and difficult times, listening to your music again comforts my heart. thank you take care of yourself
Magic is oozing from Tommy's fingers. NOTHING SHORT OF PURE MAGIC.
Tommy.... I just heard about your brother. I'm so sorry for your loss. What a fantastic player he was. He will be missed....... RIP Phil
Your melodies are speechless sir, you're a true legend.I would be one of the luckiest guy if you take a glimpse at this comment.
Lovely , beautiful, Amazing ... Years of training,have marinated into a wonderful delight for the eyes and Ears.. Thank You .. Ireland.
This just instantly takes me to a place of peace like nothing else 😌
There are good guitarists and there are great guitarist. And then there is Tommy Emmanuel. Wow. His guitar has notes on it that mine doesn't have!
I can only repeat what others have said. "Magic".
Unreal
😲📢 that is a great great rendition of this song!!! I have heard Stanley Jorden do this song live, but this song reminded me of it so much, the way he finger picks the strings...
Absolutely 💯 % beautiful!!! I play guitar, got a 65 Fender Twin Reverb, and I hope I am 1/4 as good as this!!! I'm speechless and green with envy!!! 👍👌🙏🙏🙏✌️ Bravo my friend!!! 👏
Jeremy in Virginia Beach ⛱️
Bravo. Best interpretation I have ever seen of "Somewhere Over The Rainbow". What an amazing guitar player ! . . . What a talent !
Just unbelievable! So melodious..... and what technique! Made my week! So glad I could witness pure magic. You are the greatest, Tommy 🙏
He is honestly insanely good at guitar.
Honestly?
nah
understatement
Every single note, all the details, arrangements, dynamics, volume ocillations, are perfectly placed and played with so much taste and feeling, his by far one of the best.
Tommy's dynamics are absolutely insane, he's been my inspiration all my life playing guitar...
this is what rock n roll sounds like, ladies and gentlemen~
Not only is he technically superior. He’s also a great musician.❤
I bought this DVD "Music Gone Public" and it was just "Live from Centre Stage" in different wrapping. Which I also bought previously. That's a bit deceptive.
Tommy is wonderful btw 💕
It boggles my mind, wondering how someone can, imagine, compose and perform something like this.
People will spend generations to catch up to him..
Best version yet!
I was at this concert. He's fabulous.
Brings tears
I have never enjoyed hearing this song until now. AMAZING!!
God that was regal and beautiful!
A masterpiece, original.
The word has not been created yet to describe Tommy
I cannot find any words to tell how I'm happy with your songs.
such an talented man...give this man a bells!
This is one of the most hauntingly beautiful renditions of this classic song I've ever heard. I'm now in love with Tommy Emmanuel all because of PBS!
Amazing! It looks like he was born with the guitar in his hands! Bravo!
P.S.
4 people, don't get jealous.:)
Seriously Tommy, you get better every day, it's unbelievably amazing! haha
I missed the last time you were in Fresno, CA. I WON'T miss it next time!!!
Oh my goodness. That gave me so much pleasure. Thanks, Tommy. X
That what we call a Prelude! Wow! 🖤🖤🖤
I have recently been to his concert here in Prague. He was amazing as usual. And it's not the pure skill that makes him special, it's the passion and joy he emanates. If you closed your eyes and just listened to him play and tried to imagine how he looks like, it would be perfectly the same picture of how he really looks on the stage. Do you know what I mean?
I really do, man. It's amazing to see a man like him, being able to extract and share such feelings from us. He looks so happy and fulfilled when he's playing... It's very moving to see him in such moments.
Очень проникающая музыка, аж на слезу пробрало. Tommy ты потрясающе и оригинально играешь, спасибо тебе, Человек с большой буквы!
My favorite guitar player. Thanks for posting.
Magnificent
Skill 50%
Style 51%
You ripped my face off with this version of my favorite TE song !
Oh my God beautiful!! Hi from Jalisco Mexico.
Shivers down my spine...speechless !!!!!!!!!!
If there is a better guitar player I haven’t heard him yet.
the best version for Somewhere Over The Rainbow cover in the whole universe.. BRAVO
woooowww.. hes from the rainbow.the melody ... join..him ..
Emoción,ŕitmo,sabiduría,belleza,virtuosismo.....maravilloso
Très beau jeu en fingerpicking, un vrai délice ..
Beautiful soul beautiful mind full of love and compassion reflected on the tunes and tempo of the music he play .... long life and healthy always Tommy to refresh and mend your listeners soul
The greatest!
My favorite standard. He pulls all the right strings. No pun intended. Wonderful musicianship!
BEAUTIFUL PERFORMANCE TOMMY
Is he just amazing or what?
Though we have met several times, I can't wait to meet you again. You have changed my life!!!!! I hope you are wearing the guitar pick necklace I made for you sometimes😊 #1 fan!!!
Never has anything ever been able to incessantly put a smile on my face! Thank you so much for this Tommy!! 😊
Man that boy can play
God he's so good!.. With everything he plays... this.. this was insane!! :)
absolutely outstanding. One of the finest guitar players the world ever seen.
and most of of will never come close to this type of brilliance, wow.
One of my favorite musician/ guitarists of all time. He takes mastery to a whole new level all the time. Sheer mastery/ brilliance, amazing, amazing talent. Incredible depth of playing never seen before
Tommy is an AMAZING guitar player
トミー、あなたは天才だ！いつも素晴らしい演奏を有難う！！ We all admire you.