Sultans of Swing, Miguel Montalban, 24th January 2016 - 9 minutes 30 seconds
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 18 มี.ค. 2016
- Sultans of Swing, Oxford Circus, London, 24th January 2016, nine and a half minutes of brilliant, exceptional talent, fantastic as always, thank you Miguel Montalban
I come back and watch this every few months. Gives me chills. Played with such feeling mixed with incredible chops.
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This guy is a legend. I kept on coming back here to see him. So talented! Well done!
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Still watching this year's later. I would literally cancel whatever I was doing to sit there and listen to him all day.
I’m surprised at all the non-supportive comments, “Less is more”, “overdone”, “ruined the original”. His interpretation is not trying to “be better” than the original. It’s a completely different take to the original that it becomes his own. Stop comparing it to the original. It’s not sacrilege to modify Sultans of Swing. Lol. I understand the less is more philosophy. I happen to think the solo at the end of Comfortably Numb is one of the best solos ever and it’s not overly technical. But it is exactly the technicality and runs performed here that I really like, it’s well done for what it is. I think it’s genius. Let’s be honest, some of the comments are by guitar players who are envious of this guy because they can never play like this guy.
Spot on.
Absolutely correct.
However it feels hard for me to take buskers seriously who pander to the audience with their setlists, and Sultans is definetly a certified boomer classic.
This is not Sultans of swing but an amazing idea of exploration of ideas over the same progression and song structure. So you are right, there’s no point in comparing.
Because people have an opinion and he's ruined the song with ego
@@johnshubin1960 spot off
This is not talent , it is sheer genius!
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This is hands down one of the best street performances ever.
I agree with you... he really smashed it... 💕
Hands up
Who has listened to this more than once? 😊
This is testament to how so many people can just walk by something truly brilliant and not even look.
For anyone with talent, don't be discouraged, brilliance is brilliance ⭐️⚡️
Thank you man!!🙌🙌
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Professor Snape knows all the chords
hahaha the same idea come to me haha
Stolen
He knows all the chords
Now ive seen it i cant unsee it🤣
Hahahahhaha
He’s not playing, he’s feeling. And that’s what makes it great.
How many people famous only by chance, and how many real talents on the street like this guy. Life is unfair
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Life doesn't owe anything to anyone. Humans are unfair to each other.
@@pazamor9164 Indeed
Horrible how many stand listen to a talented street busker, for the entire song/instrumental or what ever act, then just walk away without even a little contribution. Talented this guy. 👍🏻
Miguel not only played his very own version of Sultans of Swing, he picked that song up, threw it in the air, slashed it out of the air with his guitar & slammed it into the permanent memory of that street corner forever. Best version of this song ever. So good, that Dire Straights should feature this version on their greatest hits album.
And here is so much people that doesn't know how good this boy really is.
He is good , but he ruined a good song that is already saturated, he put a little too much
Black Steel Tactical Not at all. This is a backing track with its purpose to be improvised over. You can’t deny this is amazing and very tasteful playing
Yes. I agree with you. I would like to be at this performance.
Goo guitarists are a dime a dozen. He’s a decent cover guitarist but that’s it.
Jacob Zirkin I played a full on death metal blast beat drum cover on this
What a trance, mark knofler would be like giving you a standing ovation for this, excellent skills with melodies synced perfect, so glad to listen this maestro!!!
He would smile and shake his head, he's too polite to criticize the dreadful overplaying
Never seen anyone play like this…. It’s just extraordinary
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The improvisation by Miguel, the additions, and take-offs while returning to the root of the piece are indicative of the talent of this young man. He takes us on a virtual tour of Sultans with more chord progressions than the ear can imagine, and returns to the original seamlessly; a sign of a very accomplished musician.
Bloooooooody awesome. Unbelievable talented guitarist. Love it. Boom Boom
I'm speechless - never heard such an amazing interpretion!
What was it?
It is extremely rare for me to have tears brought to my eyes but in this case, his playing did that. Thank you for how beautifully you play.
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As a Guitarist playing for 30 years,,,,,this is the pinnicle,,,,this is beyond,,,,,this is when you question yourself as a guitarist "do I deserve to play?"......Miguel is displaying an insane mastery of chords/arpeggio's/fret work.....its hard to watch....it's the very top top level....it's poetry.
Poetry for sure!
Hard to understand how anyone can get that good - stunning achievement.
I'm also playing guitar since over 10 years, I've seen Vai, Andy Timmons, Petrucci and a lot of great guitarists live and thought I've seen everything but this guy somehow still impressed the living shit out of me.
@@michaelb.4362 Living shit? Sometimes after dinner at Tito's Burritos l know that feeling
How can those people walk by and not even stop to listen to this for a minute?? An artist at work.
Yes incrédible ....
i know what you mean, but maybe they are in a rush :D get the train or something
Its the matrix bro
@@paul1251 I’d be getting the next train!
Stupide
Miguel have been my role model since i started playing the guitar three years ago, if it wasnt for him i proberly would have never started. Thank you miguel :D
Aww man I loved this message. Dude I’m so glad you follow your dreams to become a guitarist and I’m so happy to have been your inspiration that’s sick, keep on rocking dude!! 🤟🤟🔥🔥🔥❤️
Within 30 seconds, one Sultan was already swinging. The power of the masterpiece.
All those people who walked by without even stopping by or not even noticing him seriously need to discover life. Their priorities are definitely in wrong places. You just walked past heaven.
I'm a big knopfler and straits fan. And Miguel has a few nice parts in his version. But keep in mind, a lot of these people, maybe like me, too, see such a performance everyday. In the morning, noon, evening. And if you have kids, you need to go to work. You can't stand everyday there to listen to him.
+MrKnisterable thi is 19h00 end work
sign of the times...
..no times for a good sign..
it seems...??!!
*What you must understand Indraesd or whatever, the people who just walk by are Aliens, like from another planet. You see Aliens do not possess, emotions, Joy, Love, hate......... nothing*
Siiiiiiiiiiiick. I love how he made it his own and didn't just replay how the original was done.
He does it better than the orig Everytime
There is no video on TH-cam that I have rewatched more than this. Absolutely incredible. ❤️
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30 times i see this solo in the past 6 years and still i think this is the best amazing solo performance ever seen .
I cannot begin to explain my admiration for Miguel Montalban. This man, not only has extraordinary guitar techniques, but is able to phrase them into tearing and heart-ripping melodic arrangements. It's a very personal opinion, but his musical sense resonates through me and through I believe a lot of people. His music profoundly touches me where a very few things do. Miguel Montalban, I don't where you are at the moment or how you are doing, but I wish you all the best.
And total conviction in his playing. Not many guitar players can achieve that.
My guitar in the corner of my room never looked so disappointed at me...
Haha
🤣🤣🤣🤣🤦♂️
My guitar hates me now too. 😂
😂🤣😆 funny
hahahaha Hang in there brother haha
Im noticing that the men... somewhat older men.. stop and watch for quite a bit.
Such peace listening to the music, in a chaotic world.
It's because the older men were big Dire Straits fans when they were much younger!
he truly animates the guitar, and brings it to life.
professor snape really knows how to play guitar
Lol
I am all of you
HAHAHAHA
Hahaha thanks man:))
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Professor Snape in his youth. Great job this is awesome!
Amazing how he managed to squeeze a few notes from "Sultans of Swing" into that Satrianic solo.
I've not seen a better live street performance than this. Exquisite ❤️
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This is world class... If I came upon this I would be 20 minutes late to wherever it was I was on my way to. How people just walk past is beyond me. I love music and this is as good as it gets. Go Man!
Rather than replicating a song made by somebody else, you did your own thing, your own arrangement. This level of execution takes years and years of dedication, patience, practice and more practice and even more practice. KUDOS to you dear Severus Snape. From lecturing at Hogwarts to a true World-Class guitarist. Never too late.
So glad I’m not the only one who knew that was the professor himself!
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I've actually seen him play on the streets when visiting London. Great guy.
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This guy is a hybrid between Al Di Meola and Carlos Santana. The best I've heard in these years. A guitar monster.
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Its Amazing how many people walk through life not even caring to take 2 mins out of their day to give some respect to such raw talent! I would literally be captivated by Miguel! Phenomenal blew me away first time i heard this!
No soul
its called capitalism, hurry hurry to make the next dollar.
I know, right?! With the way he’s making me feel right now, I can’t imagine how I’d feel just sitting there listening to this beauty, pure music coursing through my veins.
Don't kid yourself most of us keep coming back to hear it again and again
shaft twister just did
This young man is an obviously very talented person. Knowledge AND natural ability. With the "right" connection he can go far.
he's better off having none of those 'right' connections, can you imagine Simon Cowell trying to persuade this fella to sell his soul to pop? ''listen to me, get a hair cut, drop the guitar thing and sing on the count of 3 ... oops i did it again ...
He already plays with the likes of Mark Knopfler, Rod Stewart, Tom Jones, he played Glastonbury and has his own band called The Soputhern Vultures.
I'll never understand how folk can walk by a performance like this, I'd cancel appointments 😁
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Damn. I wish my streets had guitar legends like this
Can't tell you how many times I've watched this video and it never gets old
He's that master. Best guitarist that's ever played the guitar in my opinion. There are others out there but not as versatile and as consistent
wow that means a lot for me thank you very much!!:))
I'm back two years later. He is Wonderful.
Never seen a person so on the frequency…. It’s arguably the best guitar performance in history
Amazing talent. He loves what he does and shares his talent with all. That is priceless. 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏
When I was young everyone was required to play an instrument of some sort at least one year, usually either in elementary school or high school or both. I think the problem is that people these days have 0% exposure to real music and have never even tried to play a real instrument. People are totally ignorant of how hard it is to even play a guitar in a mediocre fashion, and this guy just crushed it. One of the best covers I have ever heard.
So many people don't have a minute of their life to stop and listen to something good.
At first, wanted to state 'over embellished', but that's unfair. That young man understands one of the greatest bits of music ever pulled out of strings. He clearly can play. Note body language, even his feet say 'concentration' and 'focus'; pure confidence.
We don't need identical covers, we know how it goes, interpretations are what prove great music.
It's not your song - but the way you played it - you own it - it's yours - it blew me away !!!!!!
Look, no masks. The good ole days. And yes, this guy is awesome.
Yeah man thanks 🙏 ❤️🎸🤟🏻
Exactly no fkn Harlequinade 🎭 dance 💃 of death 💀... everyone being nice and normal... 🧛🏻♂️🤒
@@lovewavesdriftingforever exactly ...
We got to make that masks go away.
What if they are saving lives? Why arent people taking that into consideration what does everyone care more about fun than their and others lives?
Great catch camera person! such a great moment in time...
Indeed I still remember when Terri was awaiting for me in my spot ready to shot this, was my last Sunday before I escape for winter holidays, she captured a magic moment of the last solo of that winter:)) cheers! Thanks for your comment ✌🏻🌏🎸
I was psyched to see the guy dancing in the beginning... Too bad he quit after looking around.... Stuffy crowd... Id have been twirling like a Fairy... Shredding that guitar..jah rasta
Love these moments
Waanzinnig virtuoos, levendig inspirerend, diep emotioneel rakend, sterk energieopwekkend, spartelend melodieus, ritmisch perfect, onbegrensd creatief inspelend op bestaand thema, kortom absoluut perfect! In alle opzichten een ongekend genie.
Pagini is er, spelend op zijn viool, een beginnend amateur bij. Enorme dank Miguel, dat u dit met ons allen deelt.
kippenstront
brought a tear, the beauty, the connection of man and instrument. thank you brother ♥
I was blessed to see him playing last summer. I can say without hesitation that it was one of the most graceful and magical moments of my life. I keep thinking about it. Thank you Miguel.
This is a briljant performance !What a guy..............ill be watching out for more of your playing Miguel.
Among the best and talented soloplayers i ever seen....................fantastic !
PROFESSIONAL, IS AN INSULT, THIS MAN IS PHENOMINAL, AND HE SHOULD BE HEARD, NO MATTER WHAT HE IS, MAX BIEN
London Circus... this is art, not just the music. Open your eyes! The older i get, the more i see. A Guitar Pharao
I have returned here many times to listen to this, it's magical to me.
👍🏻I watch this video over 1000 times... really...
Me too lol always come back to it 💯👌
I’ve been watching this guy, on and off since this was posted,it never gets old.
It is a fantastic interpretation of this song..... full of energy and beautiful phrasing
The most awesome cover of Sultans of Swing I've ever seen on the internet. No, it's not just a 'cover', it's underestimate. It's his own 'interpretation' of the piece. I have to say so because all the other covers (of the piece) are just mere 'covers' , that is, mere 'copies', but this guy plays it in his way . Amazing !
He made the piece much more colorful by giving it a Latin touch in some parts. My jaw dropped all through the listening. My Goodness !
Why does he play on a street? Why doesn't he make his album? Why doesn't he do real concerts?
You are right this is not just a cover but a revision entirely of a masterpiece .Miguel has made the impossible by making it even better.
Astounding! It 's like throwing pearls to swine; people so wrapped up in their own little bubbles they don't see talent staring them straight in the face. Taught me something though. Will never walk past a busker again without stopping to listen to them and giving money. Bravo to all these buskers who bring a little joy into our lives.
Well said! Totally agree with you
I could listen to this all day.
Absolutely amazing!
Miguel Montalban the best street performer ever. Love his guitar skills. 🎸🎸. How can anyone not to drop couple bucks ?
I don't understand people who stop, enjoy, dance, recognize the talent and just don't put the money where it belongs. Even a small coin....
Indeed
yeah something hey ?
It is not for anyone to rock on this song using pure creativity for 10 minutes.
This guy is fully talented and creative!
Awesome cover!
Phenomenal interpretation of a fabulous song.
Ruined it
This is my favorite songs. No one can do this like you.- you are the best.
been watching this for 4 years
wow that means a lot for me thank you bro 🤘🏻
No lyrics needed. Brilliant. The music says all. Shivers in a good way. ❤️
This fellow is absolutely AWESOME!! Blows me away every time I listen to his work 😀
My favourite video on TH-cam. Keep coming back. Always wonder what important stuff all the folk who walk straight past must have to do.
It's called an interpretation. It's the musician's interpretation of the song. He is not trying to play sultans note for note. Even when knopfler plays it night after night he doesn't play it note for note. What kind of world would we live in if every artist copied the next. Why would we need more than one artist in any discipline. This guitarist is extraordinary.
In this case, more like interpolation. And he is majestic at it.
Wow, as the author of the video I feel I have to comment on all the comments that my video has received, Miguel playing as he does is like Marmite.....you either love it or hate it.......personally I love what he does but appreciate that his music is not to everyone's taste.....I could listen to him all day (and often do by playing his CD's) I could also stand there watching him, he's amazing and to hear him play is a million times better than what you see or hear on my video. My husband and I heard his music in the distance as we walked down Oxford Street in London, it was amazing so we had to cross the road to see who it was playing, I was hooked from the first note I heard him play...........I am so happy that we stumbled across Miguel playing in London and I can't wait to see him play again!
You did a great job posting this. Awesome guitar player, and on the street! Even Mr. Mark Knopfler himself I guess would feel good for the justice done really well in his music.
Don't worry about the trolls. Their comments only speak for who they are not you, the artist, or the vid.
Question: Who's more likely to leave a hateful remark; an expert guitarist or a failed guitarist? A person who's on the path to their dreams or a person who's given up?
The haters hate themselves and justify it to the world behind the safety of an anonymous screen name.
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Thanks so much Terri for making the effort to post such a wonderful video and to share your experience . I found it while searching TH-cam for guitar solos/instrumentals and became hooked instantly . The song is an all time great and his interpretation of it is superb.He is an extremely talented musician and a great performer and I often wonder why such talent does not seem to get the recognition that it deserves. I have been learning guitar myself for some time and appreciate his skill. Two others that were previously unknown to me before TH-cam- Tommy Emanuel and Justin Johnson are well worth listening to.Thanks again for sharing your fantastic experience -Mike
I think even the great man would be impressed with that masterful rendition of his work.
Thank you Miguel Montalban.. i've been listening to this amazing performance for years, it's so awesome. 🔥🔥🔥👏👏👏
I don't think people realize how good this guy is. Great technique, instinct and style!
@Markus Patients Does it matter?
I cannot understand how people could just walk by and not stop dead in their tracks. Amazing. Amazing. Amazing talent.
they're too busy probably doing their own things you know but still there's a lot of other people always supporting and thats amazing!! :))
Same thought here haha.
I love how you made that into something of your own. Awesome job!!
I've seen SO many guitar solo videos, and this one is possibly my favorite of all time. Not sure how it doesn't have much more love. The variety of licks and the phrasing (most of the time) seems absolutely incredible. Pretty sweet tone too, with a little bit of variety as well.
after years of thinking about it this video finally gave me the motivation to sell my guitar
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That's hilarious!
This song and in particular this performance reaches out and wraps itself around your spine and then down into the depths of your soul!
Peter Slisarenko Kinda like the original did to me 40 years ago.
My Father had this Fleetwood MAC Tape in his old car, just played it all the time. Fond memories, even thou we had our ups & downs.
It just makes my mind go crazy listening to anything fleetwood mac.
Where the fragg you can hear any Fleetwood here???
@@grunztiertransmutator770 it seems as though this guys musical ear is in dire straits
Dire Straight
He's not even keeping time by tapping his foot or ANYTHING... He truly is better than all of us 🤷
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Totally awesome. One of my favorite songs of all time and you turned it into the most wonderful guitar instrumental. Fantastic!!!
We live in an incredible time. No more is talent locked away behind some record label and a room full of executives who determines who gets seen or not. Real talent can be seen any time, any where.
My friend that was so amazing comment🙏 You neiled it just like he did his guitar 🙏God Bless You😉🙏
how pleasure listening to such beautiful music and also noticing people reaction like ego , appreciation, support etc thats the perfect street show ... god bless this guy
Aww man thank you so much for your comment and support!!
I've been watching this guy for a few years and he's one of the greatest guitarist I've ever seen .
You'd pay £40 / €50 to hear someone this good in a concert hall. He is beyond brilliant as he puts his own inimitable style on a rock classic .
I have been at Oxford Circus numerous times when this musician is playing, he generates an atmosphere at this London hub, that's sonically transcendental.
I like that he is giving the song his own treatment and not just copying the original version.
This timeless watching this virtuoso with those classically trained fingers. Wonderful.
Completely in his element. The onlookers are just guests.
Miguel you are a brilliant guitarist, I really hope that one day you will be playing to 10s of 1000s of people. This, your own version of Sultans of Swing in my opinion is the best I have heard an I have listened to many. Its original, its your own and its just fabulous to listen to. Nearly 3 million views one day you have got to make it onto that big stage, good luck.
SOME PEOPLE STOP FOR THE ROSES, I STOP FOR MASTER MUSICIANS PLAY SO WELL FOR ALL, THANK YOU FOR YOU, PLEASE CONTINUE. TO SHARE YOU
This made me tear up. I know nothing about music except if it catches my ear and moves my heart this did both. Wow I can’t imagine the time this guys spent with this guitar to get so good. It’s like a old friend they just get each other. Keep it up buddy.