I adore and respect this man so much. Although I personally am not a guitar player, he is one of my greatest idols of all time, regardless if I am a musician or not. Just listen to his lyrics and all the soul in his music! He definitely deserves never ending recognition and respect. I hope to meet you one day, Raul!
Very proud to say that I have had the chance to see Raul from the beginnings of his career in little 'ole towns in NM and you just knew he was gonna reach that star. Peace.
Thank you for helping me find a cool state of mind to be in peace tonight . . . for finding the time to be in the moment & enjoying the "present" that is You . . . ho! my brother
This is so wonderful to see! I used to go see this young man over a decade ago in small clubs the size of an apartment livingroom. There was a closely connected music circle of hardore singers and players in Miami at the time ...the favorite hang for everybody was to go and support one another's gigs and Midon was a beloved favorite on the local scene. So far,most from that time have gone into sessions or songwriting, but it's great to see 1 of the old guard out there playing their guts out!
Damn ! It's been a long while since I've been so impressed by a musician... I seen him on french TV a couple of hours ago : I was blown out ! That guy is... Wow !
there is absolutely nothing bad i can say about this song. the lyrics are undescribeably good. so true! raul midón is the inspiring talent worthy to look for. i really really want to get used to that falsetto.. ;)
i love Raul Midon because he's one of the few modern artist in any genre i know that actually sounds better by himself live then on the CD with added instruments and sounds. PURE RAW SKILL AND EMOTION! I LOVE IT!...thanx Raul
I put this on favourites before it even had started. He and Richard Boona is godlike.... truly. ;D Was on their fifth set today in Sweden in our city: Vara! (I loved how awesome they said it xD). He played guitarr, bongodrums and sang and played trumpet with his lips - at the same time, and it was guuuud - One of the most amazing things I've seen!
This guys is brilliant. I seriously wish I could play like him, and have the ability to kickass with the mouth trumpet. TALENTED! Heh. That word doesn't even begin to cover it.
So many different types of music and types of sounds he can produce using only 2 instruments, and they sound so perfect! True musical talent if ever you could witness it!
Wow i was at the north sea jazz and was trying to find an act that really got to me. Then I found Raul Midon standing on his own on this huge stage. Simply amazing. I really went crazy even though i was on my own too :P
Sometimes God gives you something but takes something away, this man sees and sings with his soul. He didn't say why me, he just took the gift and polished it.
I put this on favourites before it even had started. He and Richard Boona is godlike.... truly. ;D Was on their fifth set today in Sweden in our city: Vara! (I loved how they said it xD). He played guitarr, bongodrums and sang and played trumpet with his lips - One of the most amazing things I've seen!
I first heard of him last night on a NYC radio station and when I heard his "trumpet" something about it caught my attention. I then learned what it was and become so excited. I've been doing that for years (just messing with it) and had no idea anyone else was doing it, let alone recording it. I want to do a duet with this man!!!
This man is a wonderful musician and his "State of Mind" cd is a classic an eclectic mix of so many types of music that I enjoy. I can't wait for his next cd.
This night, when i found this guy, I feel my whole world became larger! He is one of the best singers&guitarists in the world, if not the BEST! Respect man! Keep up the good work and, think about making a World Tour! You are very appreciated from what i see in the comments below so, it wouldn't be such a bad idea! Greetings from ROMANIA!!! GOD SENT YOU! PEOPLE, LET'S TREAT HIM WITH ALL THE RESPECT AND LOVE WE HAVE! THUMBS UP !!
When i first found this video, and saw the crazy guitar lick in the beginning...i knew this was something special and have watched it every day since. This guy is amazing, crazy respect! SwissSi
Just want to point out the fact that this is one of the first videos i have come across where no one is bashing someone else or being controversial about anything and this is the way music should be...just bringing people together and leading us into a a "State of" Harmony.
As I told him last Sat. night at his post-gig cd signing, I've sung professionally for 30+ yrs. and no singer/songwriter/guitarist has ever impressed me more. The man's talents are to be paid attention to!...it's just that simple. Amazing artist!!!
Raul Midon, is a GIFT to the WORLD, He is inspirational in every aspect of music. You can tell that his spirit and musical approach is ONE OF A KIND. PEOPLE, SPREAD THE WORD, this is what it is ALL ABOUT!!
Every time I listen this music, it gives me goosebumps. It seems like Raul is getting better in the same video or probably he is changing my state of mind..
My god! When I first heard the trumpet I thought, a little bit to late for a trumpet to enter in the song, later I realized it was his own voice! Just amazing.
That is so ridiculously awesome.... As a music major (I'm a pianist and a percussionist), I can testify that the rhythms he sings are super hard to do over his guitar playing! Props dude!! I hope you go far with your music!!! :)
its a shame that not everyone knows about this man. he is very inspirational and hard to forget
He's relatively known here in Sweden.
But I'm spreading the word. Only the music-people that knows of him.
Hello to Netherlands and Serbia ^^
If you are in a bad mood, listening to this guy will improve your move by 1000 percent. He is amazing and so thankful we have music like this.
This 6 minute video is an entire course in vocalization, percussive acoustic guitar and live performance entertainment :O
Raul Midon is the MAN
this guy is amazing. you can feel his soul in the whole song, great musician and performer!
That's an artist, that's what music is all about people...
A very HAPPY BIRTHDAY (MARCH 14) today to Mr. Raul Midon. Thank you for sharing your talents with the world. You are absolutely AMAZING!!
I just can't believe how wonderful this guy is!!!
He is just so goood!!!!!!!!!!
I adore and respect this man so much. Although I personally am not a guitar player, he is one of my greatest idols of all time, regardless if I am a musician or not. Just listen to his lyrics and all the soul in his music! He definitely deserves never ending recognition and respect. I hope to meet you one day, Raul!
Very proud to say that I have had the chance to see Raul from the beginnings of his career in little 'ole towns in NM and you just knew he was gonna reach that star. Peace.
maybe God did not let you see .. but he gave you a gift worth no less ..
Your performance in Israel - Eilat Jazz Festival was amazing!
Thank you
Thank you for helping me find a cool state of mind to be in peace tonight . . . for finding the time to be in the moment & enjoying the "present" that is You . . . ho! my brother
Wonder how many musicians are looking to collaborate with Raul?!?! They better be ready to keep up....
gotta love the mouth trumpeting...pure genius!
i would swear that there was a trumpet in this song, but the guy does it with his mouth! CRAZY! :)
This is so wonderful to see! I used to go see this young man over a decade ago in small clubs the size of an apartment livingroom. There was a closely connected music circle of hardore singers and players in Miami at the time ...the favorite hang for everybody was to go and support one another's gigs and Midon was a beloved favorite on the local scene. So far,most from that time have gone into sessions or songwriting, but it's great to see 1 of the old guard out there playing their guts out!
the most talented new Artist I have seen last 10 years in musik !!!
respect bro. !!!!
Damn ! It's been a long while since I've been so impressed by a musician... I seen him on french TV a couple of hours ago : I was blown out ! That guy is... Wow !
there is absolutely nothing bad i can say about this song. the lyrics are undescribeably good. so true!
raul midón is the inspiring talent worthy to look for.
i really really want to get used to that falsetto.. ;)
hes very underrated, he should be more famous than he is, love his caracter
i can watch this over and over and enjoy it every time. pure talent!!
i love Raul Midon because he's one of the few modern artist in any genre i know that actually sounds better by himself live then on the CD with added instruments and sounds. PURE RAW SKILL AND EMOTION! I LOVE IT!...thanx Raul
I put this on favourites before it even had started.
He and Richard Boona is godlike.... truly. ;D Was on their fifth set today in Sweden in our city: Vara! (I loved how awesome they said it xD).
He played guitarr, bongodrums and sang and played trumpet with his lips - at the same time, and it was guuuud - One of the most amazing things I've seen!
This guys is brilliant.
I seriously wish I could play like him, and have the ability to kickass with the mouth trumpet.
TALENTED! Heh. That word doesn't even begin to cover it.
So many different types of music and types of sounds he can produce using only 2 instruments, and they sound so perfect! True musical talent if ever you could witness it!
Wow i was at the north sea jazz and was trying to find an act that really got to me. Then I found Raul Midon standing on his own on this huge stage. Simply amazing. I really went crazy even though i was on my own too :P
Sometimes God gives you something but takes something away, this man sees and sings with his soul. He didn't say why me, he just took the gift and polished it.
Just discovered him on Ovation TV.. This man is King.. I'm hooked...!
God exists! This is one of the most breathtaking performances I have ever witnessed. Outstanding!!!
thanks you, this man is wonderful, i saw him in the bataclan in paris today, he is a real phenomen, absolutly amazing guy.
This is so amazing, extraordinary. Never heard anything like it. This guy is so impressive, truly a real talent. Thank you.
Hey I love the bunch of different languages that people comment in. He really touches people all over the world.
Love this guy. In this era of poor weak music this guy is like an angel send down to show us quality music still exists! Love!
Just saw him in San Diego last week! I am totally blow away with his talent. One of the best live performances I've ever seen!
Wow that was great! Incredible how great he is at everything. I never heard of him before, but now I will not forget him.
I put this on favourites before it even had started.
He and Richard Boona is godlike.... truly. ;D Was on their fifth set today in Sweden in our city: Vara! (I loved how they said it xD).
He played guitarr, bongodrums and sang and played trumpet with his lips - One of the most amazing things I've seen!
i wish i could have been there! this is one of my fav cds right now. wake up to it every morning. incredible talent!
I first heard of him last night on a NYC radio station and when I heard his "trumpet" something about it caught my attention. I then learned what it was and become so excited. I've been doing that for years (just messing with it) and had no idea anyone else was doing it, let alone recording it. I want to do a duet with this man!!!
Breath-Taking, transporting me back home to that place from whence we all arose.
Aaaaaaahhhh, This guy is AMAZING!
I am sooo glad my friend introduced me to his music!!!
Raulllll is performing 2night in The Hague Netherlands and I'm going!!!!
If there's a such thing as the best, then Raul you are
the man!
Man... that falsette at 2:27 is just beautiful, love the harmonics to!!
and of course de "trumpet"
its like a mixture of jazz on the left hand and flamenco on the right
This man is a wonderful musician and his "State of Mind" cd is a classic an eclectic mix of so many types of music that I enjoy. I can't wait for his next cd.
This night, when i found this guy, I feel my whole world became larger!
He is one of the best singers&guitarists in the world, if not the BEST!
Respect man! Keep up the good work and, think about making a World Tour!
You are very appreciated from what i see in the comments below so, it wouldn't be such a bad idea!
Greetings from ROMANIA!!!
GOD SENT YOU! PEOPLE, LET'S TREAT HIM WITH ALL THE RESPECT AND LOVE WE HAVE! THUMBS UP !!
hes like a new gen santana. god bless blind musicians. Too many people with disabilities give up on life because they lack something that others have.
When i first found this video, and saw the crazy guitar lick in the beginning...i knew this was something special and have watched it every day since. This guy is amazing, crazy respect!
SwissSi
i saw him in concert in the montreux jazz festival 2007... bought my first guitar the morning after.... i love that guy!!!!
Maybe God did not let you see .. but he gave you a gift worth no less ..
Your performance in Israel - Eilat Jazz Festival was amazing!
Thank you ♥
Just want to point out the fact that this is one of the first videos i have come across where no one is bashing someone else or being controversial about anything and this is the way music should be...just bringing people together and leading us into a a "State of" Harmony.
As I told him last Sat. night at his post-gig cd signing, I've sung professionally for 30+ yrs. and no singer/songwriter/guitarist has ever impressed me more. The man's talents are to be paid attention to!...it's just that simple. Amazing artist!!!
F-ing incredible! Love this guy and the fabulous music that he creates.
Thank you for posting this. He is awesome, and a clear demonstration of the power of a free human spirit.
*completely blown away*
This guy got the IT-factor so bad. Unbelievable! I'm so hoping he comes to Sweden soon.
I saw him perform twice a few years ago in Amsterdam in combination with Masters @ Work in Club Jimmy Woo and it was amazing what a sound.
a young version of george benson with some remarkable talent.
raul is by far one of the most underrated musicians today.
This is the best version BY FAR.
They have eyes ,but Raul will make em see what real vision is...
THIS GUY IS THE REAL DEAL!!!
Unbelievable.... A true artist in the full sense of the word. Take notes music world!
I freakin love this song ! The trumpet part is awesome.
I love the vibe of this tune! so inspiring!!
HE is a freaking masterpiece!
I'm going to see him in Chicago on Feb 1. Can't wait.
it almost make me want to give up on music seeing this guy have so much talent and music sense. lol
He is so nice.
Just 1 word...AWESOME!!!!!!
this guy is selffish because he got all the talent for himself.
just awesome
One singer songwriter to another, you sir... are awesome. I feel your groove brother. Keep it up!
I´ve seen him a few days ago in cologne in Germany , he is absolutely wonderful !!
i love how he talks and play the guitar in the intro. What a man.
This man is a genius. Great respect to him
I LOVE YOU MAN !!!! u keep the world steady...big bow for an idol
what a genius! smooth! reminds me of stevie wonder!
Wow...this is real music TALENT right here!!
amazing musician. it's nice to see him getting some props for his skills.
Raul kills, i just heard of him today and this blows me away
One of the best tunes i ever hear!!! can't get enough of this track! again and again!
What a man, waht a singer, what a musician!! So bad man!!!!!!!!
Now this is talent ! I got some deep respect for this guy !
thanks for the post! i love love love this performance! i had to buy his cd based on this show. he is an amazingly talented musician.
saw him at the monterey jazz festival a few years ago, hes so skilled. nice to see a good musician for once
Unmatched talent, this man is genius
pas de mots pour dire ce que je ressens... my state of mind goes higher and higher when i listen to him!
amazing one man band, this mans got talent, should be all over radio stations but of course the general public doesn't know talent
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Thank you Raul, you're awesome...
Raul Midon, is a GIFT to the WORLD, He is inspirational in every aspect of music. You can tell that his spirit and musical approach is ONE OF A KIND. PEOPLE, SPREAD THE WORD, this is what it is ALL ABOUT!!
in my opinion one of the most talented musicians since Jimi Hendrix
Raul midon has soo much soul. It's beautiful =D
Definitely some George Benson influence I'm sure. This guy's exceptionally gifted!!
my mind is blown.....all over the wall
Wow!!! Está realmente demais!!!! Grande Raul!!!
Congratulations Raul, you're just great!
Every time I listen this music, it gives me goosebumps. It seems like Raul is getting better in the same video or probably he is changing my state of mind..
My god! When I first heard the trumpet I thought, a little bit to late for a trumpet to enter in the song, later I realized it was his own voice! Just amazing.
That is so ridiculously awesome.... As a music major (I'm a pianist and a percussionist), I can testify that the rhythms he sings are super hard to do over his guitar playing! Props dude!! I hope you go far with your music!!! :)
See Raul in Woodbridge, NJ on Wednesday May 19, 2010 in an intimate venue. The Music on Main Street series also has Raul Malo on April 7.
this is amazing. He's amazing!
just... no words!