Guitar virtuoso Tommy Emmanuel-a Chet Atkins protégé and one of only five guitarists honored with a “Certified Guitar Player” or C.G.P. award by the guitar legend
I know the name Chet Atkins and I think he was one of the biggest country stars from we back in the early Grand Ole Opry days. I don't know any songs but if I heard one I might. I'm glad I learned about this man above video. Instant fan!!! 💯
@@Hope...M very cool! I'm no Chet expert-thats my Dad. He loves Chet. Chet is a guitar virtuoso (as intimated in the thread). He's playing is the stuff of legends...solo and collabs. He's also known for being a huge Nashville producer and star maker- he's known for what was come to be called the Nashville Sound. Many, many people found success because of Chet. (He even made Charlie Pride a star!) Definitely worth checking out.
First met Tommy in Nashville in the summer of 1998. He told me the story of how he first heard Chet Atkins on the radio, when he was seven or eight years old, and was just blown away by what he heard. I only half jokingly, told him if he was ever in East Tennessee, to give me a call and I would show him where Chet grew up. So one morning in March of 1999 I got a call, and the voice said: “ I’m not sure you remember me, but this is a Tommy Emmanuel. I’m on tour with my good friends Jethro Tull in Lima Peru, and my flight home takes me through Houston. Is there anywhere close to Knoxville? I said by Australian standards, yes. He then ask if he could stop in for a visit. Anyway, he ended up staying with us for three days and we put together an impromptu show for the local guitar Society and you can only imagine the reaction! Though his skills on guitar are unsurpassed, what you probably don’t know, is how much of a down to earth, genuine person he is. Simply one of the greatest talents and best all-around person you’ll ever meet!
During one of Tommys concerts he asked if there were any guitar players in the audience. A voice piped up from the back of the hall and said, "not anymore"
I'm a 64 year old white dude. In my youth I played rugby religiously, that was all that mattered so I took some jobs I normally would not have. I was driving a limo for a company in Denver and I got to drive Prince around for about half a day. Tiny guy, I was 6'3 and 290 fit lbs, playing weight. I also liked Prince and saw him in concert the day before I was driving him. Prince could play a mean guitar. I complimented him on his guitar playing, never knew he played that well. Anyway, I was saying how his playing really blew me away. Graciously he thanked me for the compliment. Then he asked if I had ever heard of TE, I said I had not. He told me that TE was a master at his art, Prince talked TE up for probably fifteen minutes, so cool. December 8th, at the Florida Theater I get to see this master in concert with some kind of string group accompanying him, can't wait. Have so many people I regret never seeing in concert don't know if I'm going to be able to have any composure during his show. You guys have a great channel, good to see young Americans that appreciate all kinds of stuff. TE is the best that has ever been, in my humble opinion.
I've been around for a very long time, old enough to be your grandmother or possibly great-grandmother. Your search for the best guitar player will never end because there is NO greatest guitarist. Each master guitarist, whether on electric or accoustic guitar; whether it be classical, jazz, blues, country, folk or rock; whether they played in this century or before, all bring their own unique flavor to the music. This is not only true for guitarists, it's true for all masters of every instument. I respect and love them all but it is the ones who innovate that thrill me the most.
I’ve seen Tommy Emmanuel 4 different times in concert and each time is like seeing him for the first time. Amazing guitarist that always puts on a show
No TV in outback Australia growing up, Tommy listened to music on the radio. He did not know about bass guitars, and thought guitar and bass guitar parts came from the same instrument. So he taught himself to do that. Brilliantly. Imagine his surprise. Imagine everybody else's surprise!
I saw him live here in the UK, and it was like being tied to the front of a train for 90 mins. He doesn't waste half his set chatting, it's a none stop attack of amazing guitar goodness.
The thing about Tommy Emmanuel playing acoustic guitar is that acoustics are way harder to play than electrics - they are less forgiving when you miss a note. He's incredible.
A great young acoustic guitarist is Billy Strings. There is a video of him doing a show with Tommy Emmanuel at a festival. Another phenomenal duo is Frank Vignola and Vinnie Raniola. They were in a trio with Tommy Emmanuel for several years and did this incredibly fast gypsy jazz.
It might surprise you to know that Charro, the silly cutchi cutchi woman, is a classical guitar virtuoso. The persona she's more known for was a way to get recognized. Please try to find one of her guitar performances ❤
He used to play support for his late, big brother Phil who was arguably better. They were the finest duo on the planet bar none. They were self taught starting from when they were respectively 4 and 6 years of age. To see them live on stage was fire. 🔥
I've seen him live twice. Unbelievable experience! One of the greatest guitar players in history, and such a humble man. Got to have my picture taken with him and an autograph on one of my guitars after he played a little bit on it.
All credit for Mason creating one of the classic guitar tunes. Tommy has simply expanded the original through his own mastery of the instrument and in most cases enhanced what Mason created. If anything Mason would be honoured that Tommy has given his own interpretation with his mastery and virtuosity. If I ever created something as iconic as Classical Gas and someone like Mike Dawes or Sungha Jung happened along and cast their own interpretative genius upon it, I would be so floored and humbled that they can see the same possiblities that Mason felt when he created his masterpiece. Kudos to Tommy, a living legend on the steel string guitar. And keep entertaining with your reaction, guys. You are most entertaining.
I think the reason Tommy is considered the best is because he's so good at so many genres and he's really fantastic at both acoustic and electric although acoustic is his bread and butter. I just spent a week with him in Iceland for a guitar camp he hosted and got to play on stage with him in front of the other instructors and students. It was amazing. There are a bunch of videos of him on my channel.
Tommy heard (on the radio) songs played by multiple guitars, thinking it was just a single guitar, so he taught himself to play like he heard. Notice how he uses his thumb over the neck to keep the base, while his fingers move like lightning to play the rest... freaking awesome.
Saw Tommy Emmanuel in concert a couple of months ago: absolutely incredible musician! His Beatles Medley is my fave!! I also love his version of Slow Dancing in a Burning Room duet with Mike Dawes. Richard Smith is another outstanding finger style/acoustic guitar player that is worth checking out.
We've been to Tommy Fest a couple of times in KY and about 10 years ago, I got my husband a workshop class where he and about 10 others got to sit down and play guitar with/learn from Tommy. That same weekend, I had also scored us front row - center tickets to one of the concerts. It was an incredible trip! I highly recommend seeing him live!
YEP. I think its time to let you guys know about my man Roy Clark, the Bruce Lee of guitar playing. This guy's strumming hand was so fast that the cameras of the time could only make it look blurry when he was really going at it. Check out - Malaguena (The odd couple). On first impression, you'd think his right hand is just picking the chords really fast (which is impressive on it own), but its actually really precise and you can barely make out the little pauses and blurry bounces he makes with his wrist.
BEST HANDS - Hand Down ! Tommy cannot be bested by any guitarist on the planet in acoustic ..... and likely a terror on a slab body powered up as well. Incredible. jj
So glad y’all reacted to this because I hadn’t yet seen it myself. This is a great song! I taught this to myself on piano in high school and also did a jazz dance performance to it my senior year of HS. It’s a fun one! I’m going to check him out. When you guys are debating who’s the best, keep in mind that the acoustic guitar is much, much more difficult to play than electric. This dude is incredible!
The hit song "Classical Gas" was originally written and performed by guitarist Mason Williams in 1968 with a full orchestra -- against songs by the Rolling Stones, the Beatles, the Supremes, James Brown, the Four Tops & other masterful artists. Mason was just a comedy writer for The Smothers Brothers CBS TV show. He blew everyone's mind with his playing. Even a young Tommy.
As a lifetime guitar player I really appreciate this. What an amazing talent. Anyway, I love you guys and the different stuff you all bring to react to. I watch the Cartier Family basically every day.
Tommy Emmanuel is amazing. This particular performance is a cover of the original “Classical Gas”, composed, recorded and released in 1968 by the original artist Mason Williams. The song was a huge hit in the late 60s, and was considered a very complex acoustic guitar piece. That being said, Tommy Emmanuel more than exceeds greatness with this piece! Thanks for the reaction, guys! ✌💙✌
Mason Williams composed it, and it was a radio hit some time in the 60s or 70s (I disremember). Then Jim Stafford performed it on solo acoustic guitar on his summer replacement show and suddenly everyone was playing a solo acoustic version. It's one of my favorites. Tommy Emmanuel's version is actually something of a mash-up with some other famous riffs. If you look closely at the condition of his guitar, you can ascertain how he plays it. Also, you should look for some Roy Clark. He plays an acoustic guitar like nobody else. And he also plays fiddle and some other instruments. That Prince performance was the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame's tribute to ex-Beatle George Harrison, with a bunch of musicians (including George Harrison's son) playing Harrison's "While My Guitar Gently Weeps." Prince had never heard the song until Tom Petty called him about doing the tribute, and he (Prince) never showed up for the dress rehearsal - just told them not to worry about it and he'd fill in at the end. Here's the re-mastered version; it's better than the one you may have seen first: th-cam.com/video/uBjE727azjA/w-d-xo.html
Wow, so fun to see people find TE for the first time. The guitarist your favorite guitarist looks up to. If you do another Tommy Emmanuel reaction it should be of him live. You'll see how equally good he is as a natural solo entertainer as he is guitar player. Unparalleled package.
Dear Cartier Family...I've been watching and wayching this master for years...he's not from this planet! He just came here just show how it's done to us piddling earthlings. He'll bring tears and wonder to your ears and eyes. Check out him and his brother Phil...the pair are complete show-stoppers beyond belief! Enjoy gents!!
My family and I saw his concert and he played this very song. Tommy Emmanuel IS THE CGP ( Certified guitar player ) of Fingerstyle Guitar music….totally awesome talent from Australia, although much older now, his talent hasn’t diminished whatsoever 🎸🎸good reaction guys 😎👍
Do you know the young French guitarist Tina S who recorded a cover of Beethoven's Moonlight Sonata back in 2016? If you haven't heard her, I think it would make excellent viewing. Seriously.
Tommy is arguably the greatest Acoustic Guitarist in the world. Revered by everyone in the industry. He does play electric, but he prefers his acoustic. He had an older brother Phil who was even better than he was, if that can be believed, but he prefered the Electric Guitar but also played the Acoustic. Perfect polar opposites that accentuated each other whenever they played together. Their concerts and gigs together was something rare to witness as they just harmonised and played off each other. He is not just any guitarist, if you listen carefully he plays Lead, Rhythm and Bass all at the same time without looping in a studio.
First time I saw him was on tv showed one of his concert, had no idea who this man was before that, but he’s incredible, have had the fortune to see him live two times, the first was outside on a soccer plan the second time it was in Gothenburg concert hall. Examples on other songs too see are Somewhere over the rainbow, Pink Panther theme, House of the Rising Sun, Beatles medley, Mombasa, Ruby’s Eyes, Angelina, Guitar Boogie, Amazing Grace.
'While my guitar gently sleeps' is the Prince performance that you're looking for lads!! With Jeff Lynne, Stevie Winwood, Tom Petty and Dhani Harrisson (George Harrison from the Beatles son, on acoustic guitar) : ) It is one of Prince's greatest live (cameo) performances!! I Like your reaction vids, keep it going!
I had forgotten about this song. The song by Mason Williams with the full orchestra in the background was so popular long ago. It was played on the radio all the time on the rock FM station when all there was was radio.
Tommy and his brothers had a band when they were young, Tommy played drums then found the guitar but he didn't know much about playing one, he didn't even realise there was such a thing as a bass and he taught himself how to play bass guitar on his acoustic hence some amazing sounds are produced by this guitar virtuoso named Tommy Emmanuel.
This was still a hit when I was in high school. My English teacher played it (the full orchestrated version that was broadcast at the time) in class and told us to "go!" with our imaginations in any direction the music took us. I remember writing a poem about travelers heading out on a highway into the dawn. Great piece of exuberant music. Hear also the full version-- great horns and dramatic rhythms. BTW, if you want more great guitar (and a crazy dose of drums, see the Venture's "Wipe Out," and "Walk Don't Run")
Saw Tommy a couple of times when some local players brought him to Baton Rouge and did a couple of shows there. Just him on a stage kept me hypnotized.
Tommy Emmanuel is a guitar king!!!! Proud Australian seeing him pop up on your channel. Another great guitar player is Joe Bonnamassa playing with Aussie rock king Jimmy Barnes playing Stone Cold. The studio version is well worth watching. Get on it fellas!
Tommy's neck (& mind) bending technique is performed on a Maton guitar. Maton is an Australian manufacturer of some of the best sounding axes (guitars). Tommy has always done Australia proud. Glad you liked it. Check out Tommy's "!2 Blue Blues" & "Guitar Boogie". Cheers from Sydney, AU.
You guys are great - so happy to see you appreciate so many different styles of music and be willing to learn about he wide world of musical expression. Keep it coming!
I have met Tommy twice (we have a mutual music friend) and seen him perform, outdoors through a large PA.. He played in his family band with his brother Phil (R.I.P.), who was more the "lead guitarist"! FYI Tommy found the Lord many years ago and he says it saved his life.. He is amazing, a beautiful man with love in his heart. (And Im an Atheist)
Dan Vask, sings his own Amazing Grace rendetion. Please play this song ull b blown away by the end. Heavy metal/hard rock singer . From Brazil but sings in english usually be ready to be blown AWAY!!! Its FIAH!!!❤😢😊
Mason Williams recorded the original version of this song in the 60s in a recording studio in Oklahoma city or Norman. Mason himself was a native Oklahoman. I personally like the original version by Mason Williams better, and you guys should check it out and see which one you prefer.
![Blues Guitarist REACTS: Tommy Emmanuel - Classical Gas | [Mason Williams] REACTION!🎸🎶🤘🏾](http://i.ytimg.com/vi/j3F9VQmfLXo/mqdefault.jpg)
Guitar virtuoso Tommy Emmanuel-a Chet Atkins protégé and one of only five guitarists honored with a “Certified Guitar Player” or C.G.P. award by the guitar legend
Too many young people don't even know who Chet Atkins is.
@@lyngusrobb5323 well go and tell 'em then!
I know the name Chet Atkins and I think he was one of the biggest country stars from we back in the early Grand Ole Opry days. I don't know any songs but if I heard one I might. I'm glad I learned about this man above video. Instant fan!!! 💯
@@Hope...M very cool!
I'm no Chet expert-thats my Dad. He loves Chet. Chet is a guitar virtuoso (as intimated in the thread). He's playing is the stuff of legends...solo and collabs.
He's also known for being a huge Nashville producer and star maker- he's known for what was come to be called the Nashville Sound. Many, many people found success because of Chet. (He even made Charlie Pride a star!)
Definitely worth checking out.
@@lyngusrobb5323 I'm literally going to go look for a documentary on TH-cam about Atkins after I send this to you. Thank you ✌️💯🙏
First met Tommy in Nashville in the summer of 1998. He told me the story of how he first heard Chet Atkins on the radio, when he was seven or eight years old, and was just blown away by what he heard. I only half jokingly, told him if he was ever in East Tennessee, to give me a call and I would show him where Chet grew up. So one morning in March of 1999 I got a call, and the voice said: “ I’m not sure you remember me, but this is a Tommy Emmanuel. I’m on tour with my good friends Jethro Tull in Lima Peru, and my flight home takes me through Houston. Is there anywhere close to Knoxville? I said by Australian standards, yes. He then ask if he could stop in for a visit.
Anyway, he ended up staying with us for three days and we put together an impromptu show for the local guitar Society and you can only imagine the reaction! Though his skills on guitar are unsurpassed, what you probably don’t know, is how much of a down to earth, genuine person he is. Simply one of the greatest talents and best all-around person you’ll ever meet!
What an amazing anecdote. Wow!
During one of Tommys concerts he asked if there were any guitar players in the audience.
A voice piped up from the back of the hall and said, "not anymore"
I was at that show (doesn't matter where it was, lol)
I'm a 64 year old white dude. In my youth I played rugby religiously, that was all that mattered so I took some jobs I normally would not have. I was driving a limo for a company in Denver and I got to drive Prince around for about half a day. Tiny guy, I was 6'3 and 290 fit lbs, playing weight. I also liked Prince and saw him in concert the day before I was driving him. Prince could play a mean guitar. I complimented him on his guitar playing, never knew he played that well.
Anyway, I was saying how his playing really blew me away. Graciously he thanked me for the compliment. Then he asked if I had ever heard of TE, I said I had not. He told me that TE was a master at his art, Prince talked TE up for probably fifteen minutes, so cool.
December 8th, at the Florida Theater I get to see this master in concert with some kind of string group accompanying him, can't wait. Have so many people I regret never seeing in concert don't know if I'm going to be able to have any composure during his show.
You guys have a great channel, good to see young Americans that appreciate all kinds of stuff. TE is the best that has ever been, in my humble opinion.
One of Australia’s greatest Aussie guitar legends. I’ve seen him live and he’s exceptional!
Tommy is 65+. He picked up a guitar when he was 5 yrs old and never put it down.. Watch Tommy and his brother Phil in duet.
All of the guitar greats like Chet Atkins, Roy Clark, Les Paul , Jerry Reed and others all stated that Tommy is the best to ever do it.
+1,000 for the Jerry reference!
Tommy is an Australian legend, one of the greatest ever
Tommy Emmanuel is simply rated as the best acoustic guitar player in the world.
One of the greatest guitar players in the world…you have to respect someone who takes so much time to be on a journey to master their craft…
that is one of the finest examples of guitar gymnastics our eyes will ever see.
I've been around for a very long time, old enough to be your grandmother or possibly great-grandmother. Your search for the best guitar player will never end because there is NO greatest guitarist. Each master guitarist, whether on electric or accoustic guitar; whether it be classical, jazz, blues, country, folk or rock; whether they played in this century or before, all bring their own unique flavor to the music. This is not only true for guitarists, it's true for all masters of every instument. I respect and love them all but it is the ones who innovate that thrill me the most.
Nice homage to 'Walk don't run' (The Ventures) inserted at 3.30.
Got the pleasure of meeting him and doing a course nearly 12 years ago. Honestly such an amazing guy and he is UNREAL in person.
I’ve seen Tommy Emmanuel 4 different times in concert and each time is like seeing him for the first time. Amazing guitarist that always puts on a show
I'm glad the one brother had a fire extinguisher because Tommy lights it on fire.
No TV in outback Australia growing up, Tommy listened to music on the radio. He did not know about bass guitars, and thought guitar and bass guitar parts came from the same instrument. So he taught himself to do that. Brilliantly. Imagine his surprise. Imagine everybody else's surprise!
Creativity thrives with deprivation
I saw him live here in the UK, and it was like being tied to the front of a train for 90 mins.
He doesn't waste half his set chatting, it's a none stop attack of amazing guitar goodness.
Tommy is just as awesome on electric as well...acknledge to be one of the very best! We are fortunate to have talent in the world Ty brothers
David Bentley Plus he played drums in the 1980s band Goldrush, with his brother Phil on guitar.
The thing about Tommy Emmanuel playing acoustic guitar is that acoustics are way harder to play than electrics - they are less forgiving when you miss a note. He's incredible.
A great young acoustic guitarist is Billy Strings. There is a video of him doing a show with Tommy Emmanuel at a festival. Another phenomenal duo is Frank Vignola and Vinnie Raniola. They were in a trio with Tommy Emmanuel for several years and did this incredibly fast gypsy jazz.
Yes!!!
Billy rocks it out sideways! 💞
@@angelbulldog4934
Facts 💯💯
Too bad Billy never got to meet and jam with Chet. I think there would have been great chemistry and mutual admiration.
Saw Tommy, Frank, and Vinnie in Atlanta years ago. Memorable concert. If you're into Gypsy Jazz, you must get to know Joscho Stephan.
there isn't a guitar player alive, worth their salt, that doesn't respect Tommy Emmanuel. He is a master and all self taught.
It might surprise you to know that Charro, the silly cutchi cutchi woman, is a classical guitar virtuoso. The persona she's more known for was a way to get recognized. Please try to find one of her guitar performances ❤
He used to play support for his late, big brother Phil who was arguably better. They were the finest duo on the planet bar none. They were self taught starting from when they were respectively 4 and 6 years of age. To see them live on stage was fire. 🔥
He was once questioned on being one of the greatest guitarists in the world… he said he wasn’t even the greatest in his family!
I love how he's actually playing THE VENTURES!
So glad you guys got a taste of Tommy's genius!
He's a remarkable human. 👍😎❤
I've seen him live twice. Unbelievable experience! One of the greatest guitar players in history, and such a humble man. Got to have my picture taken with him and an autograph on one of my guitars after he played a little bit on it.
I just saw tommy play live in concert last Sunday night, he's truly amazing! He's also very humble.
All credit for Mason creating one of the classic guitar tunes. Tommy has simply expanded the original through his own mastery of the instrument and in most cases enhanced what Mason created. If anything Mason would be honoured that Tommy has given his own interpretation with his mastery and virtuosity. If I ever created something as iconic as Classical Gas and someone like Mike Dawes or Sungha Jung happened along and cast their own interpretative genius upon it, I would be so floored and humbled that they can see the same possiblities that Mason felt when he created his masterpiece. Kudos to Tommy, a living legend on the steel string guitar. And keep entertaining with your reaction, guys. You are most entertaining.
Just trying too hard. Doesn't flow like the original.
Can't deny his skill, but the original much more musical
Tommys brother Phil Emanuel was also an amazing guitar player who played more electric guitar. He unfortunately has passed away.
Saw him in Atlanta several years back. Unbelievable guitarist.
I think the reason Tommy is considered the best is because he's so good at so many genres and he's really fantastic at both acoustic and electric although acoustic is his bread and butter. I just spent a week with him in Iceland for a guitar camp he hosted and got to play on stage with him in front of the other instructors and students. It was amazing. There are a bunch of videos of him on my channel.
A buddy of mine just did that with Tommy in Nashville, Tennessee ( USA ) not too many months back and also said it was amazing.
@@WilliamsDad1989 I might have met him in Nashville then! What's his name?
@@mrssriplo1 I never mind bragging on my friend 🙂 www.youtube.com/@JimAndrade
Tommy heard (on the radio) songs played by multiple guitars, thinking it was just a single guitar, so he taught himself to play like he heard. Notice how he uses his thumb over the neck to keep the base, while his fingers move like lightning to play the rest... freaking awesome.
Saw Tommy Emmanuel in concert a couple of months ago: absolutely incredible musician! His Beatles Medley is my fave!!
I also love his version of Slow Dancing in a Burning Room duet with Mike Dawes.
Richard Smith is another outstanding finger style/acoustic guitar player that is worth checking out.
We've been to Tommy Fest a couple of times in KY and about 10 years ago, I got my husband a workshop class where he and about 10 others got to sit down and play guitar with/learn from Tommy. That same weekend, I had also scored us front row - center tickets to one of the concerts. It was an incredible trip! I highly recommend seeing him live!
Love this song! Mason Williams released it when I was in Junior High and I always loved when it came on the radio!
This song classical gas is the backdrop to my life and my family.
He is my all-time favorite guitarist. So many songs ya gotta listen to.
YEP. I think its time to let you guys know about my man Roy Clark, the Bruce Lee of guitar playing. This guy's strumming hand was so fast that the cameras of the time could only make it look blurry when he was really going at it. Check out - Malaguena (The odd couple). On first impression, you'd think his right hand is just picking the chords really fast (which is impressive on it own), but its actually really precise and you can barely make out the little pauses and blurry bounces he makes with his wrist.
But it has to be the acoustic odd couple version!
I was going to recommend the same. Thanks.
Clark was amazing , but nobody’s better than Tommy , another one is Jose Feliciano , and he’s blind.
BEST HANDS - Hand Down ! Tommy cannot be bested by any guitarist on the planet in acoustic ..... and likely a terror on a slab body powered up as well. Incredible. jj
One of the best instrumentals. Listen to the recording by Mason Williams. Moving
Crazy, I just heard this song on my way home from work today on a classic rock station. I hadn't heard it in 30-40 years.
So glad y’all reacted to this because I hadn’t yet seen it myself. This is a great song! I taught this to myself on piano in high school and also did a jazz dance performance to it my senior year of HS. It’s a fun one! I’m going to check him out. When you guys are debating who’s the best, keep in mind that the acoustic guitar is much, much more difficult to play than electric. This dude is incredible!
going to see him play on sunday.. this guy not only slays on acoustic but is magical on the electric guitar as well. As was his brother Phil..
also. he can play this stuff whilst holding a conversation.. its bloody amazing.
I heard trumpets in there hahah - Tommy is an Australian legend
The hit song "Classical Gas" was originally written and performed by guitarist Mason Williams in 1968 with a full orchestra -- against songs by the Rolling Stones, the Beatles, the Supremes, James Brown, the Four Tops & other masterful artists.
Mason was just a comedy writer for The Smothers Brothers CBS TV show. He blew everyone's mind with his playing. Even a young Tommy.
.... been listening to this guy for years.
That was sneaky, incorporating that in this great song, love it.
As a lifetime guitar player I really appreciate this. What an amazing talent. Anyway, I love you guys and the different stuff you all bring to react to. I watch the Cartier Family basically every day.
How have I never heard of this guy!!! Thanks, he is fabulous!!
I've seen Tommy live 8 times and it never gets old. He is the best in the world!
He tore up that guitar. Will it survive ? He's the flash !! Thanks for sharing this incredible video of high speed music !!😃😃
Tommy Emmanuel is amazing. This particular performance is a cover of the original “Classical Gas”, composed, recorded and released in 1968 by the original artist Mason Williams. The song was a huge hit in the late 60s, and was considered a very complex acoustic guitar piece. That being said, Tommy Emmanuel more than exceeds greatness with this piece! Thanks for the reaction, guys! ✌💙✌
he may be great but this cover is horrible
@@jayj8664 I kinda agree there's much better versions
@@jayj8664 I AGREE with you, I think this cover is horrible too, playing it way too fast, it sort of destroys the beauty of it.
Mason Williams composed it, and it was a radio hit some time in the 60s or 70s (I disremember). Then Jim Stafford performed it on solo acoustic guitar on his summer replacement show and suddenly everyone was playing a solo acoustic version. It's one of my favorites. Tommy Emmanuel's version is actually something of a mash-up with some other famous riffs. If you look closely at the condition of his guitar, you can ascertain how he plays it. Also, you should look for some Roy Clark. He plays an acoustic guitar like nobody else. And he also plays fiddle and some other instruments. That Prince performance was the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame's tribute to ex-Beatle George Harrison, with a bunch of musicians (including George Harrison's son) playing Harrison's "While My Guitar Gently Weeps." Prince had never heard the song until Tom Petty called him about doing the tribute, and he (Prince) never showed up for the dress rehearsal - just told them not to worry about it and he'd fill in at the end. Here's the re-mastered version; it's better than the one you may have seen first: th-cam.com/video/uBjE727azjA/w-d-xo.html
Prince at his classic best...
Speaking of Roy Clark have you ever seen the episode of the Odd Couple? Roy Clark plays Malaguena!
It's amazing!
@@patrickarlaud4677 Yep. There are several good videos of Clark playing Malaguena out there, and that's one of 'em.
@@netmeg it is so nice to meet people who appreciate awesome music!
Thank you for the link. Brilliant.
Tommy is an absolute legend🔥
Haven't heard this in a million years
Wow, so fun to see people find TE for the first time. The guitarist your favorite guitarist looks up to. If you do another Tommy Emmanuel reaction it should be of him live. You'll see how equally good he is as a natural solo entertainer as he is guitar player. Unparalleled package.
th-cam.com/video/kkqzu1rD-ac/w-d-xo.html
Mason Williams not only a gifted musician, but also a writer for the Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour.
Tommy is one of the best concerts you will ever see. 🎸🎶🎶
Flashback to 1967 or 68, my freshman year at ECU...yes, Granny was 18 then! Love it!
met tommy at a meet and greet ten years ago, a real gentleman,took pictures and much talk,saw him play again a few years later,with bille strings
Dear Cartier Family...I've been watching and wayching this master for years...he's not from this planet! He just came here just show how it's done to us piddling earthlings. He'll bring tears and wonder to your ears and eyes. Check out him and his brother Phil...the pair are complete show-stoppers beyond belief! Enjoy gents!!
Now hear the greatest singer of all time.
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Another unbelievable Australian artist.
My family and I saw his concert and he played this very song. Tommy Emmanuel IS THE CGP ( Certified guitar player ) of Fingerstyle Guitar music….totally awesome talent from Australia, although much older now, his talent hasn’t diminished whatsoever 🎸🎸good reaction guys 😎👍
G'day mates, you gotta watch his song initiation. It'll blow your minds, I promise
One of my favorite instrimentals. ❤
A fabulous Australian. The best guitarist on the planet !!
Do you know the young French guitarist Tina S who recorded a cover of Beethoven's Moonlight Sonata back in 2016? If you haven't heard her, I think it would make excellent viewing. Seriously.
I saw him live last year at the Carolina Theater in Durham. Amazing show. He's thoroughly entertaining.
Wow! I live in Durham. I hope he comes back!
Tommy is arguably the greatest Acoustic Guitarist in the world. Revered by everyone in the industry. He does play electric, but he prefers his acoustic.
He had an older brother Phil who was even better than he was, if that can be believed, but he prefered the Electric Guitar but also played the Acoustic.
Perfect polar opposites that accentuated each other whenever they played together. Their concerts and gigs together was something rare to witness as they just harmonised and played off each other.
He is not just any guitarist, if you listen carefully he plays Lead, Rhythm and Bass all at the same time without looping in a studio.
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I saw Tommy live back in the early 90's. Fantastic!
Tommy is a goat and one of the nicest and down to earth persons in every interview.
First time I saw him was on tv showed one of his concert, had no idea who this man was before that, but he’s incredible, have had the fortune to see him live two times, the first was outside on a soccer plan the second time it was in Gothenburg concert hall. Examples on other songs too see are Somewhere over the rainbow, Pink Panther theme, House of the Rising Sun, Beatles medley, Mombasa, Ruby’s Eyes, Angelina, Guitar Boogie, Amazing Grace.
'While my guitar gently sleeps' is the Prince performance that you're looking for lads!! With Jeff Lynne, Stevie Winwood, Tom Petty and Dhani Harrisson (George Harrison from the Beatles son, on acoustic guitar) : ) It is one of Prince's greatest live (cameo) performances!! I Like your reaction vids, keep it going!
The look one all of your faces hearing this for the first time reminded me of when I heard it for the first time. 👏
Marcin - Moonlight Sonata on One Guitar
I had forgotten about this song. The song by Mason Williams with the full orchestra in the background was so popular long ago. It was played on the radio all the time on the rock FM station when all there was was radio.
Tommy and his brothers had a band when they were young, Tommy played drums then found the guitar but he didn't know much about playing one, he didn't even realise there was such a thing as a bass and he taught himself how to play bass guitar on his acoustic hence some amazing sounds are produced by this guitar virtuoso named Tommy Emmanuel.
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I LOVE seeing you guys expand your musical genres~ this one was pure magic!!!
Leo Kotke was another great Classical guitarist.
This was still a hit when I was in high school. My English teacher played it (the full orchestrated version that was broadcast at the time) in class and told us to "go!" with our imaginations in any direction the music took us. I remember writing a poem about travelers heading out on a highway into the dawn. Great piece of exuberant music. Hear also the full version-- great horns and dramatic rhythms. BTW, if you want more great guitar (and a crazy dose of drums, see the Venture's "Wipe Out," and "Walk Don't Run")
Amazing what a talented human being can do with some steel strings.
and he's a nice guy... and funny
My step dad plays classical Spanish guitar and this. I have always loved it.
I met Tommy in nashville. I told him I was a struggling guitar player. He said yea me too. Great musician great man.
Mason Williams, the composer of that song, was the head writer for "The Smothers Brothers" show in the 60's. He introduced "Cassical Gas" on the show.
Saw Tommy a couple of times when some local players brought him to Baton Rouge and did a couple of shows there. Just him on a stage kept me hypnotized.
The best! I saw him live in Waco, Texas. Fabulous!
I saw him live 20 years ago, he is AMAZING
No question he qualifies, as good as anybody has ever been
My mom played this song all the time. It’s such a GREAT song!! ❤️❤️
Tommy Emmanuel is a guitar king!!!! Proud Australian seeing him pop up on your channel. Another great guitar player is Joe Bonnamassa playing with Aussie rock king Jimmy Barnes playing Stone Cold. The studio version is well worth watching. Get on it fellas!
Tommy's neck (& mind) bending technique is performed on a Maton guitar. Maton is an Australian manufacturer of some of the best sounding axes (guitars). Tommy has always done Australia proud. Glad you liked it. Check out Tommy's "!2 Blue Blues" & "Guitar Boogie". Cheers from Sydney, AU.
That was me that recommended Tommy! Thanks for covering him, he’s the best!
Practice……just like running…..ya gotta keep doing it every day to get this level of mastery.❤️
You guys are great - so happy to see you appreciate so many different styles of music and be willing to learn about he wide world of musical expression. Keep it coming!
Ha! This is my moms fav song! I’ve heard it a billion times. I’m still always impressed.
I have met Tommy twice (we have a mutual music friend) and seen him perform, outdoors through a large PA..
He played in his family band with his brother Phil (R.I.P.), who was more the "lead guitarist"!
FYI Tommy found the Lord many years ago and he says it saved his life.. He is amazing, a beautiful man with love in his heart. (And Im an Atheist)
Dan Vask, sings his own Amazing Grace rendetion. Please play this song ull b blown away by the end. Heavy metal/hard rock singer . From Brazil but sings in english usually be ready to be blown AWAY!!! Its FIAH!!!❤😢😊
Mason Williams recorded the original version of this song in the 60s in a recording studio in Oklahoma city or Norman. Mason himself was a native Oklahoman. I personally like the original version by Mason Williams better, and you guys should check it out and see which one you prefer.
Agree. The tricks are all cool and everything, but I also prefer the original.
100% You can't out do perfection!!! There was something so perfect about the original!!
Totally agree. Mason Williams is the standard. This guy is talented but I would much rather hear the pure music.