If you have not yet listened to doyle dykes please do so. For example. Search Doyle Dykes Mr Sandman. And he plays a lot of Chet Atkins. Only he is more amazing finger style. You will enjoy as much as Tommy
@@JMurdochNZ Yeah, I have been playing at guitar and music for quite a few years now. About 40 to be exact. I say playing, because I see and hear guys like Tommy and many others, who are the real deal. They live it, breath it, soak it all in, understand it all, and I look at guys like me, who can barely read a note, and much less know what key something is in, and what chord, goes with this and that, what scale, etc. I unfortunately have been in love with equipment, amps, guitars, and the whole image, romantic, idea of it all more then I have actually really loving music for what it is. You got to have burning passion and drive to be any good, or to become a great musician. A real genuine love and passion goes a long ways. Dont get me wrong, I do love music, and musical equipment, but I have determined I love the equipment and image more then I do actually playing and understanding music as a whole. Its sad, but at 55 now, I look back, and totally realize this. Its sad, because back 35-40 years ago, I wanted to be a rock star. I grew my hair out, etc, and thought it was great. Bought the Kramers, Charvels, etc, had to have the look, more then the musical knowledge. Yes, I did learn a few cover songs, but thats about it. That does not make me a real MUSICIAN. I ahve wasted money over the years, traded, sold, etc every guitar and amp. It just gets exhausting over time. Im so sick of it. People like Tommy are the real deal. The either inspire you to become a better musician/player, or the frustrate you, and make you realize, you just play around, but they are serious.
Oh and a little aside for you North American types. We have a hardware chain called "Bunnings" here in Oz, a bit like your Home Depot. Every time I drive out of my local Bunnings, I am heading straight at the front door of the Maton factory where that guitar he's playing was made.
And for those who are confused by theory, Tommy has never had a lesson, doesn’t read music and knows little about music theory. He plays strictly by ear. Amazing man. Eric Clapton, Joe Bonamassa and many others regard Tommy as the best acoustic guitarist playing today. And to top it off, he is incredibly nice and very humble.
It's important not to confuse, "never had a lesson" with not being studious. The man studies hard in his own way, something we mere mortals can't understand.
The majority of us aren't able to categorise sounds like Tommy and many other great guitarists can. Just because Tommy never had a lesson doesn't mean most people shouldn't.
The most amazing part to me is he is not only technically proficient, super clean and fast, but his very soul is in the music. So much passion and emotion. Just killer.
Tommy threw $5 in my case when I was busking in Cairns in 2003. Felt like ten million would have coming from anyone else. He stayed for the whole song and paid at the end, what a king of a man.
if you spent that 5 note you need a kick in the arse. when the greatest guitarist who has ever lived drops a 5 note in your case when you're out busking, YOU FRAME IT, YOU GOOSE!
My dad tried to get me to listen to Tommy Emmanuel for years. It wasn't til after he died that I finally listened and I regret not being able to tell my dad he was right. This guy was one of the best I'd ever seen.
As a tour bus driver for a Nashville artist and Opry member, I found myself backstage at the Grand Ole Opry on numerous occasions, just hanging out waiting on the show to finish so we could roll out for the next venue. The most memorable of those was the night TE was there. The man was just roaming the hallways, playing guitar and entertaining just like he was on stage. I stood 3ft away from this legend, and just watched in awe. His stage act is not an act....it's his true personality. Most of the other acts at the Opry that night were just hanging out in his dressing room watching him play. After the show, I'm standing out beside the bus which is parked outside the artist entrance of the Opry, and out walks Tommy Emmanuel. I told him that his performance was inspiring...that it had inspired me to throw my guitar in front of this bus and run over it. He just smiled, and said, "man don't do that, it isn't the guitars' fault." Then he threw his guitar in the trunk of a Toyota Camry and drove off! I've been around some big fish, but this man is a giant.
I met him by chance in the early ’90s in a guitar shop in Melbourne, he was behind the counter. I asked him for his autograph. He said ”that’ll be 2 cents” everyone in the store laughed. I paid the money. 2 wks later he played a show at the central club hotel in Richmond and all I can say was ”holy - oh my God!!!” I saw him warm up at the side of the stage and that was mesmerizing! The set itself was just next level. His band was clearly a bunch of dudes he’d known for years and the lady playing keyboards looked like a suburban mum piano teacher who was wearing this sparkly bright coloured cap, that looked like her 5 yr old daughter gave it to her. When they started playing, it was like these people are for fkn real! No singer was needed. He played a telecaster, he did things with that guitar I didn't know we're possible, he bent the neck so many times I thought it would break. At the end of his set, this week night pub crowd refused to let him leave, so he pulled out his semi acoustic again and played a few more songs. I left that night with a new outlook and appreciation for the guitar. It was like I was witnessing Mozart playing the harpsichord as a child. That Friday I put a deposit down on a Sunburst Tele, just like his. I had no idea how I was going to pay for it, but I knew I had to have it. Before that night, I thought the ’The Edge, Eddie, Charlie Burchill ( Simple Minds) and Andy Summers were where it's at. But Tommy is in a class of his own!!
No one is mentioning the fact that Tommy is playing this on an acoustic guitar, hitting every note clearly on his slides, his hammer-ons, and his transitions, coordinated perfectly with his right hand. He’s truly a master.
I appreciate what you're saying even though some don't I'm with you it still an acoustic guitar not like he's playing on an electric guitar with a thin and super fast neck Tommy Emanuel is freaking awesome I've been listening to Tommy for years I'd love to see him live
I think what is even more impressive is his timing. He has the timing of a professional drummer built into his melodic guitar playing. I am a drummer and I can pick when many of the 'greats' fuck up because their note timing is slightly out when they go for the hard hammer on's or notes/picks on say 16th's or 32nd's within a phrase to make it sound 'different', but im telling you tommy DOES NOT MISS those. It is phenomenal to do that. The hardest part of all. there is NO slop.
Many years ago my son who was learning guitar, attended a Tommy Emmanuel concert here in Perth, Western Australia. At the end of the concert Tommy asked if anyone in the audience would like to jam with him later. My enthusiastic son put up his hand and he was the only one to do so. So he went back stage, was handed a guitar and they started to play. After about half an hour, Tommy kindly suggested that maybe my son really needed a few more lessons in basic playing. He was also kind enough to give him a few tips. In later years my son said he cringed at the memory, of how silly he'd been to think he knew enough to even contemplate jamming with Tommy Emmanuel.
I made my wife go reluctantly with me to see him recently. Two songs in I look over at her.....tears running down her cheeks. He’s supernatural on acoustic guitar!!!
Same her, it was not reluctant but my wife loved it. The only other time she was that mesmerised was when we say G3 with Lukather, Vai, Satch. Luke is a household fav (mine anyways) But Vai blew her away just soooo musical and amazing, even for non guitarists.
Reminds of me taking my now wife to see him in 2004 as he was mostly responsible for me picking up guitar as a child. He played for what must have been over 2 hours and at the end of the evening he was surprised with the Australian version of 'This is your life'. th-cam.com/video/j_gWl2n8nEg/w-d-xo.html
Tommy and his brother Phil used to tour Australia together in the early 80s . They had a two man show and played intimate gigs in small venues . They had a family connection to the area where I lived and would often play here. My friends and I would never miss a show. Even then , they were absolute masters of their craft . One of their '"party tricks" was to simultaneously strum /pick their guitar while working the fret board of their brothers instrument , and they NEVER missed a beat . They also did a fantastic version of Dueling Banjos , Tommy on his Maton acoustic and Phil on his Strat'. They would bounce off each other as only brothers can and they were hugely entertaining and funny. My friends and I had no idea how blessed we were at the time . Sadly Phil is no longer with us but the memories of these guys grooving off each other will stay with me forever.
We used to watch Tommy and Phil play every Saturday arvo at a pub in Sydney, either as Goldrush or their own duo, late 70s early 80s. Always astounding. Then there was the time they blew Roy Buchanan off the stage, but that's another story...
I worked on Hamilton Island over 30 years ago and we used to drink at the barefoot bar Across the road was a timber gazebo Tommy and Phil set up there one afternoon and did a very simple set like they were just busking Saw them playing in Mackay aswell around the same time in a small bar Incredible stuff Amazing guitarists. 👍😊
@@GreenDistantStar I’d like to hear that one.. Those were the days they used milk crates as guitar stands.. lol (I didn’t see this first hand but Phil once told me). RIP Phil Emmanuel 🔥🙏🔥
@@astralaudio101 Sure. Roy had already played a gig at the Hordern Pavilion about a year before, and my friends and I were blown away. A year or so later he returned and played a couple of gigs in a little bar in George Street. It was a seats only affair. So Tommy and Phil were the support act, and we were seated stage right up front. That night Tommy and Phil were on fire, maybe because they knew who was to follow. We could see Roy standing off stage, he was talking to some guy in a suit, pointing at the guitar extravaganza and pointing back at the suit, he wasn't happy at all. As best we could work it out, he was saying something like, "Who *ARE* these guys? You expect me to go out and follow *THAT*?"
I had the blue poster. (Not sure it survived a flood). I went to the loo, and they played the pink panther theme, til I got back to my seat. Hardy haha.
I have seen Tommy E. about 40 times last 18 years. He once told me that every time he sees me he has to up his game so that I leave in AWE every time. We have become friends. Fan Friend - he is the GREATEST HUMAN YOU WILL EVER Meet. Oh yeah he plays guitar and he is the BEST in the PLANET. - I am honored to have seen him so many times. He told me he needs these friendships as he travels around the world. I got every single one of his books and has taken me years to figure out his style. Yes Years, but worth it. So AWESOME
I own a Maton EM-225 purely based off it being his signature model (also supporting australian made). The action on that Acoustic is better than a couple of the electrics I own. You never need that death grip around a chord that you do on most acoustics. So smooth.
And you can give him a Tele and he'll start whipping out electric-exclusive tricks you'd swear he'd spent a lifetime perfecting. The man's just a beast when it comes to all things guitar. He terrifies me a little bit.
@@HomeBoyLim oh maybe it is nowadays. I brought mine a good 10-12 years ago. I thought the EM in the model is for Emmanuel. EDIT - I just checked his range...they use TE, not EM. In any case, I got a Maton because I saw him (and john butler) playing them.
I love it when teachers who know their craft are really impressed with the artists we love. (As an Aussie, it’s people like Tommy, Farnham, Barnsie, Sebastian) We know we love them. But most of us don’t understand the technicalities. When you guys love them as well, it makes us very proud.
Rarely have I ever seen such genuine qualified appreciation of talent. Though I certainly am, Mr. Palmisano is clearly not lost in Tommy's amazing interpretation. I'm so awestruck that he's able to follow what Tommy does at all, but the best part really is that Mr. Palmisano does this with such an easy admiration. What an amazing teacher you are Michael! Cheers!
My fav memory of Tommy was when I was looking at buying guitar in my local store and just started playing a blues riff, then suddenly some dude joined in and it was him. Blew my mind
Watching you enjoying Tommy is almost as good as watching Tommy. Brings back memories of my Italian grandfather and his guitar. Thank you Michael from Australia
I went to see Tommy in Adelaide two days ago. I've seen him on TH-cam many times, but live in a theatre is just out of this world. He plays only Australian Maton guitars, and his music is simply alive, with feeling, emotion and technical brilliance.
Maton in good old Baysie. I still find it hard to believe one of world's greatest guitar manufacturers is in beautiful Bayswater. And these famous musicians sometimes go there to pick up their guitar. I suppose it is an industrial area, after all, my dad had his solid timber furniture factory around the corner.
@@captaintechno8023 they need to rebuild all the seats in the Festival Theatre. They are getting very outdated and not very comfortable. But at least the music was outstanding!
Brilliant reaction. Your honest, open prostration before the GOAT that is Tommy Emmanuel was wonderful. Your admiration and love of what he does is open and infectious. I only discovered him recently myself. Couldn't believe I hadn't come across him before. I heard that he learned to play in this way because he hadn't realised that bands had rhythym, lead and bass guitars (as well as recorded overdubs) and so, when he tried to learn to play the songs he heard on the radio, he thought he had to play all of it. Together. At the same time. Incredible what humans can achieve.
Tommy told the story of how he came up with his arrangement to Rick Beato. He said he played a lot of bars early on, where the audience has the attention span of a two-year-old. So he had to arrange Classical Gas so it would grab their attention by the throat. I think he succeeded. Great reaction.
I read somewhere that Eric Clapton once said that playing in a pub/bar was a great way to learn the art of performing. Nobody is really listening so you can experiment without pressure.
@@robvancram I inherited my brothers electric-acoustic... Been watching youtube vids "learning how to play" whilst under COVID lock-down this year. I watch these reaction vids from time to time and seeing Tommy's vid today, just broke me... All I want to do is play that song.... like that.... O_o
Ive played for 40 years. I only play acoustic. The fact he can do this flawlessly with ZERO mistakes is mind boggling. NO electric forgiveness to hide behind. I have worked on THIS song for hours and hours and oh yeah........HOURS! I will NEVER achieve this level of perfection. He is a true absolute. I'm an 8 year old compared to him.
Hardly anybody ever distinguishes between the difficulty of playing acoustic vs electric. In my opinion, acoustic is 10x harder to master than electric.
The original composition by Mason Williams, ( wich is absolutely great) , is in a way slower tempo and has stacks of instruments to back it up. Tommy made it his own way and uses only his guitar to fill your ears with overwhelming music. What an absolute beast he is.
Damn Michael this is probably the 30th video I've watched from you without ever commenting. My God man your passion is infectious and your explanation around music theory seriously does resonate, I can't imagine how Tommy wouldn't be blown away by your commentary. You are moving musicianship forward. I certainly can't imagine there are too many players in the world better than Tommy Emmanuel.
DUDE!! I'm laughing so hard because you are so enamored and humbled. Your respect for him is off the charts and I love that! I love the fact that a professional guitar teacher holds Tommy up to such a high level! So awesome! Thanks for this video. It makes me appreciate your art even more!
I had the great fortune to see him live in my hometown in the UK about 15-20 years ago, I had never heard of him but noticed on the flyer that he did part of the opening ceremony at the Sydney Olympics and thought 'he's probably pretty decent' well, to say I was blown away would be an understatement, he is a one mad band and beats on that guitar like a beast. Probably the best live show I have ever seen.
We need a Tommy Emmanuel REACTS to Michael's cold breakdown! Enjoyed this very much. Your GIT teacher was right to cancel class that day to witness the great Tommy. The thing is, I've also had the pleasure to witness Tommy live (a few times) in some very intimate (small crowd, up close & personal) venues, and he plays EVERY song with the same level of accuracy and precision and with the same level of intensity and passion and enjoyment as shown in this video. Then after the show he would hang around and happily talk to anyone and everyone for as long as people would care to. Not only an absolutely "Dead set legend" and true "tour de force" master guitarist and musician, but also a true performer and the most down to earth gentleman that you would ever meet. He will always be a national treasure in our little island down under 🦘
I saw Tommy and Phil in the late 70's at a Pub in Sydney in their band Goldrush, Tommy was the drummer and Phil was lead guitar. During the show Tommy would get up and Phil and him would play the one guitar. We could all see then they were both something extraordinary. They are both Australian treasures. RIP Phil.
@@ianmontgomery7213 If you are ever in Melbourne you have to Visit the Maton Factory, Its Brilliant. All made here Proudly in Melbourne Victora, By True Blue Aussies using mostly Australian Woods.
I know nothing about music. This is the best reaction video I’ve ever seen. The emotion and expressions in your explanations help give insight into the importance of Emanuel’s transitions and bridges better than any I’ve seen. Also, it brings more significance to my having seen him this year in Fort Lauderdale. I didn’t know what I was watching but I was there because I knew how stellar he is. You are helping me understand more deeply why that is. Had this stuff been around when I was seven, 53 years ago, I would have been a musician. There’s no time left in my life for it. You are fortunate to have the knowledge and passion you have. Thanks for the video!
One of the coolest days at work ever was when I was 21 at an Irish bar in New Orleans. This guy comes in with a guitar case, introduced himself as Tom, and said he heard from his friend Eric back home that we poured a great pint and might let him practice before his gig that night. I said all of that's true. And that's the story about how the guy that wrote And the Band Played Waltzing Mathilda sent Tommy Emmanuel to practice at my work.
@@GITMachine "Life is what happens to you, while you're busy making other plans." - John Lennon, from "Beautiful Boy" (although John wasn't the first to say something very similar)
I spent a year one week trying to figure this tune out & 14 years later I can proudly say I NAIL the first 2 bars of this before COMPLETELY falling apart lol....
I really appreciate and enjoyed your honest joy and admiration of Tommy Emmanuels Talent despite your own professional knowledge and I do thank you for sharing this experience. Hardly anything else can be added to that. I did experience two live performances by him and each time "did blow my socks off".
Tommy Emmanuel finished a show in a country in Eastern Europe. He and his entourage went to a local hotel where the young local boy was playing solo guitar in the lounge. Within 15 minutes Tommy and the young man it struck up a conversation. Long story short they exchanged contact information and Tommy goes to the president of a certain music school and says I want start a annual scholarship program for gifted guitar players. There’s only one condition, the very first scholarship must absolutely go to a young man I met recently. And thus this young man from a war torn country in Eastern Europe attended this music school for free for four years. That’s the kind of man Mr. Manuel is. And for privacy sake for the sake of the young man and for the sake of Tommy, no names are being mentioned. But tell me Emanuelle is deep, authentic, and as many of you know his life as a young man when he and his brother and family including his father basically lived on the road in Australia and played music played music played music morning noon and night forged a man great talent strong as an ox, with that tender loving heart, who thinks always of others before he thinks of himself. And man what a great sense of humor! He lights up the room and I’ll tell you what no matter how bad you feel no matter how shitty your own life is. 15 minutes in a room with TE is like breathing the air of kings. And everything I have described in this paragraph has nothing, absolutely nothing to do with his musicality or his guitar playing. All of that is gravy. If Martians landed tomorrow and zapped Tommy with a ray gun, God for bid, and he forgot how to play guitar, it would be tragic, but as long as he remained the human being that he is, the loss, ultimately, would not be that bad. Is a rare and special human being in the world is a better place because he’s in it.
Tommy Emmanuel is Australia's greatest export! For a long time he was only known in Australia, so glad we were able to share him. He deserves all the international recognition for being an amazing guitarist and top bloke as well. Watching Tommy as a little kid invoked both feelings of inspiration to play and also to give up guitar at the same time. Haha.
The great thing about Tommy is, someone could play all the notes he is playing, and yet his sound remains so distinct. The dynamics and articulation is just out of this world. I love him.
Gotta say, I love this song, but now I love it more after your breakdown. Now I understand way more what is happening in the song from a theory point of view and it makes me more amazed at the absolute talent on display. Thanks for the great video!
Besides the magic he shows with both hands the speed and virtually perfect timing he maintains is remarkable. Watching him it looks like he's in a trance and the music is just flowing out of him, as amazing to watch as it is to listen to.
As a bass player of 35 years I get where you're at as a musician. It's that ability to know what key and chord structures at first listen, and hook right in. I also relate to your frustration when the answer is in front of you but you're just not quite getting it right and you know it! The smoothness of your playing comes only from putting a lot of hours in over a long period of time. May it continue to shine. As for Tommy, I don't know where he found his hours. He blew me away when I saw him 20 years ago. Tommy Emmanuel is a dead set Australian living legend.
I feel like watching these (which I love) is the equivalent of my kids watching other kids unbox toys or watching other kids play video games on TH-cam.
Ive watched Tommy for years. And being australian myself, you sort of take it for granted. But to see and hear you talk about it and break it down is so respectful. He’s awesome is’nt he! Love it! And he loves the Maton. They are beautiful. Great vid. Cheers.
Tommy and his late brother Phil started playing in the early 60's, and he still practices 4+ hours a day, plus his performances. As he has said when he goes on stage to perform his fingers know where to go through muscle memory. He also says he is lucky to be able to play music as his work. He is also a very humble person who helps and encourages young musicians. He loves his Maton guitars. He's a great Aussie. Greetings from Oz, Dennis
The best music i ever heard him play was with him and his brother who was a tour deforce on electric and was a big influence on tommy in the early days
I was at a concert at Baylor University many years ago where Tommy had the half filled house rockin'! Someone in the front row asked him how he was able to anchor his thumb and get to impossible positions around it. He held up his hands, and they were a completely different shape from one another. Hours upon hours of practice had reshaped his left hand. Amazing dedication to his instrument.
HEY Michael - THIS video should be MANDATORY to watch for any any fan of anything Guitar related - Michael You are Amazing and a Joy to watch - In Tommy - there is more steak than sizzle - Tommy is simply an amazing guitarist and artist - thank you for recognising Tommy's skill - Tommy has that same mastery of the guitar that Jimi had - Truly a Joy to watch and Listen - greetings from down-town locked-up Melbourne Australia
Tommy Emmanuel has been playing guitar for the best part of 60 years, yet his enthusiasm / love of playing is clear for all to see ...... He's a legend and what's more, he's a good bloke too. One of the greatest musicians Australia has ever produced. Worth mentioning his late brother Phil was a very good guitarist too.
I went to a Tommy Emmanuel Show when I was 15. I just couldn’t believe what you could do with just a guitar. He inspired me to pick up and learn. Been happily playing ever since. Tommy = THE GOAT
Man I lolled so hard watching this reaction vid! I just discovered your channel and it's cool you're doing harmonic analysis, it gives it a completely new dimension! And this performance is devastating...saw him once and I remember getting out of the theatre completely blown away. Man...the guy is a God!
I play guitar and have functioning ears, but I've never liked him that much. I mean, technically he is incredible. I just can't listen to him for his music. I'll watch him for his guitar work.
Dude. I just want to say your guitar/music ability is top notch. The way you can pick something as complex as this apart, shows your true musicianship. Tommy is on his own level, but you my friend, are also on a level of your own.
Michael, Thank you for helping me appreciate Tommy even MORE !! I don't even play, but I loved your disection of his musical progressions and the wonderful dynamic shifts in his playing. And I also apreciate the Respect you are showing. Knowing It and DOING IT ... Def Two Different Things ! Tommy reigns supreme !
I've seen some great acoustic players (Stephen Stills, Randy Scruggs, Pat Flynn, Doc Watson), Tommy and Monte Montgomery are the two that stun me every time I see them play.
Michael, I love your enthusiasm for TE’s brilliance. Every time I watch particularly this number, I have to pick my jaw up from the floor. I wish I had your knowledge of music theory. Thank you for posting.
I may have crossed paths with you peeps too. I saw Tommy many times both inside and outside of Sydney from the 80s until he last visit after Phil's passing (RIP). In 1991 I was fortunate enough to get invited to a masterclass he did at the Wagga Wagga Twin Cinema (I know - odd venue) with James Morrison (trumpet). There were 8 students including myself. It was an unbelievable, eye opening, mind blowing, personal experience.
Late 80's The Star Hotel in Sydney Tommy and Phil were the greatest guitar moments in life. First started following him after he played a Beatles Medley in the Domain, I could not believe that one person could actually do that with a guitar. I have seen him every time he has visited Perth. Got to meet him backstage once and I had 3 young guys with me who had never seen a guy actually do that with a guitar!!! Full circle! Thanks for the video. I love people loving Tommy play guitar!!
Amazing to hear the stories he had early on where he was barely able even with his amazing talent to earn a basic living. His early years and marriage were tumultuous as a result.
His left leg jigging is a big part of his time keeping. He says it himself. He sets his whole body up to play like this. It is a wonderful technique and he does it because, he just loves music. It is that simple. When he plays with Billy Strings, you can see how much both of them love to push each othere. Thanks for covering this too. He plays Mayton guitars, which I have too, EBG808, and they truly are great guitars and good value for money too.
I've delighted in watching so many of these educational videos from professionals like Michael, yes for the analysis and yes for the insights to improve your own playing, but as much to see the humility, respect, and awe from people like him toward a master like Tommy being someone who is already deserving of respect for his own skills and mastery of this wonderful musical instrument. Its a shared experience and worth every second of your time to just be involved in it albeit passively from behind your computer screen. Thanks so much Michael. You are on my must watch list.
Bro you’re so good for being able to follow this with such ease at that depth! It’s amazing fr. I been playing over 20 years and I can’t do it that smooth. Excellent ear for key change
Thank you Michael, Tommy is one of the best guitar player in the planet. Maybe you can react to Alip Ba Ta, the best talented fingerstyle guitar player from Indonesia.
I witnessed the Master live multiple times , especially love when he sends the band off stage and plays their instruments : drums bass keyboard rythm guitar in a loop then plays lead over the top . Won multiple national Flamenco competitions in Spain , plays Chet like Chet , so check out his albums you will not be disappointed ! You may want to burn your guitar but don't hahah ✌️♥️🇦🇺
I saw Tommy in a pub in Australia 35 years ago with his brother Phil and they were just incredible but the older he gets the better he gets. One of the great guitarists of all time.
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I've shit tiny green apples I'm so happy to see a reaction like this LMAO
Bro, no offence but you suck. This was a horrible lesson of a song that you cant play. Cringe reactions also.
Michael, I'm amazed the way you can analyze what Tommy's playing and demonstrate the chord progressions. Your videos are very interesting.
If you have not yet listened to doyle dykes please do so. For example. Search Doyle Dykes Mr Sandman. And he plays a lot of Chet Atkins. Only he is more amazing finger style. You will enjoy as much as Tommy
@@mgamga9476 Neither guitarists are more amazing fingerstyle than Chet. Doyle is pretty good though.
At one of Tommys concerts he asked if there were any guitar players in the audience, a little voice replied, "not anymore".
Ha, now thats funny.
First time I saw him live back in 1999, I heard two guys behind me talking - "We should just quit right now."
@@JMurdochNZ Yeah, I have been playing at guitar and music for quite a few years now. About 40 to be exact. I say playing, because I see and hear guys like Tommy and many others, who are the real deal. They live it, breath it, soak it all in, understand it all, and I look at guys like me, who can barely read a note, and much less know what key something is in, and what chord, goes with this and that, what scale, etc. I unfortunately have been in love with equipment, amps, guitars, and the whole image, romantic, idea of it all more then I have actually really loving music for what it is. You got to have burning passion and drive to be any good, or to become a great musician. A real genuine love and passion goes a long ways. Dont get me wrong, I do love music, and musical equipment, but I have determined I love the equipment and image more then I do actually playing and understanding music as a whole. Its sad, but at 55 now, I look back, and totally realize this. Its sad, because back 35-40 years ago, I wanted to be a rock star. I grew my hair out, etc, and thought it was great. Bought the Kramers, Charvels, etc, had to have the look, more then the musical knowledge. Yes, I did learn a few cover songs, but thats about it. That does not make me a real MUSICIAN. I ahve wasted money over the years, traded, sold, etc every guitar and amp. It just gets exhausting over time. Im so sick of it. People like Tommy are the real deal. The either inspire you to become a better musician/player, or the frustrate you, and make you realize, you just play around, but they are serious.
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Tommy Emmanuel is known in Australia as a "dead set legend", which is the nation's highest honour.
I can hear why! Wow!
Dead set tommy
Ken Oath.
@@garymcmurdie6058 Ken Oath indeed.
Oh and a little aside for you North American types. We have a hardware chain called "Bunnings" here in Oz, a bit like your Home Depot. Every time I drive out of my local Bunnings, I am heading straight at the front door of the Maton factory where that guitar he's playing was made.
And for those who are confused by theory, Tommy has never had a lesson, doesn’t read music and knows little about music theory. He plays strictly by ear. Amazing man. Eric Clapton, Joe Bonamassa and many others regard Tommy as the best acoustic guitarist playing today. And to top it off, he is incredibly nice and very humble.
It's important not to confuse, "never had a lesson" with not being studious. The man studies hard in his own way, something we mere mortals can't understand.
And don't forget really really funny.
Shouldn’t dissuade guitarists from learning theory . Most of us don’t have perfect pitch
The majority of us aren't able to categorise sounds like Tommy and many other great guitarists can. Just because Tommy never had a lesson doesn't mean most people shouldn't.
Tommy’s many things (including being a legend) but one of the things he’s not is humble lol
The most amazing part to me is he is not only technically proficient, super clean and fast, but his very soul is in the music. So much passion and emotion. Just killer.
And he's hilarious...he opened show a couple of weeks ago with a string of deprecating drummer and bassist jokes.
He gives his all in all he does.
Tommy threw $5 in my case when I was busking in Cairns in 2003. Felt like ten million would have coming from anyone else.
He stayed for the whole song and paid at the end, what a king of a man.
i love him more by the day. every comment i read of him, wow !
Amazing experience i bet
You have now a 5$ bill stick on your guitar i bet 🥴😂
if you spent that 5 note you need a kick in the arse. when the greatest guitarist who has ever lived drops a 5 note in your case when you're out busking, YOU FRAME IT, YOU GOOSE!
Tommy is so good that his guitar has to practice.
🤣
I literally belly laughed!
haha! Good one!
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@@bstrickland4 me too!!!! Hands down funniest comment EVER (for musicians anyway) on TH-cam
My dad tried to get me to listen to Tommy Emmanuel for years. It wasn't til after he died that I finally listened and I regret not being able to tell my dad he was right. This guy was one of the best I'd ever seen.
Hope your son listens. ..
Dude, your ability to catch all those moves and analyze them, and play them…on the fly, is amazing. ❤️🔥❤️🔥❤️🔥
Thanks my brother appreciate the love
Yes I agree , I'll subscribe now ✌️♥️🇦🇺
@@nicksharp5060 hahahaha Johnny wasn't talking to you !
Certainly NOT on the fly! 😂 his body language shows his lie when he says he doing it “on the fly” 😂
To be honest he played some of them wrong tho.
As a tour bus driver for a Nashville artist and Opry member, I found myself backstage at the Grand Ole Opry on numerous occasions, just hanging out waiting on the show to finish so we could roll out for the next venue. The most memorable of those was the night TE was there. The man was just roaming the hallways, playing guitar and entertaining just like he was on stage. I stood 3ft away from this legend, and just watched in awe. His stage act is not an act....it's his true personality. Most of the other acts at the Opry that night were just hanging out in his dressing room watching him play. After the show, I'm standing out beside the bus which is parked outside the artist entrance of the Opry, and out walks Tommy Emmanuel. I told him that his performance was inspiring...that it had inspired me to throw my guitar in front of this bus and run over it. He just smiled, and said, "man don't do that, it isn't the guitars' fault." Then he threw his guitar in the trunk of a Toyota Camry and drove off! I've been around some big fish, but this man is a giant.
Your sir, get the pin.
I met him by chance in the early ’90s in a guitar shop in Melbourne, he was behind the counter. I asked him for his autograph. He said ”that’ll be 2 cents” everyone in the store laughed. I paid the money.
2 wks later he played a show at the central club hotel in Richmond and all I can say was ”holy - oh my God!!!” I saw him warm up at the side of the stage and that was mesmerizing! The set itself was just next level. His band was clearly a bunch of dudes he’d known for years and the lady playing keyboards looked like a suburban mum piano teacher who was wearing this sparkly bright coloured cap, that looked like her 5 yr old daughter gave it to her. When they started playing, it was like these people are for fkn real! No singer was needed. He played a telecaster, he did things with that guitar I didn't know we're possible, he bent the neck so many times I thought it would break. At the end of his set, this week night pub crowd refused to let him leave, so he pulled out his semi acoustic again and played a few more songs. I left that night with a new outlook and appreciation for the guitar. It was like I was witnessing Mozart playing the harpsichord as a child. That Friday I put a deposit down on a Sunburst Tele, just like his. I had no idea how I was going to pay for it, but I knew I had to have it. Before that night, I thought the ’The Edge, Eddie, Charlie Burchill ( Simple Minds) and Andy Summers were where it's at. But Tommy is in a class of his own!!
His show felt like he was hanging out with friends and just felt like playing. So great.
"man don't do that, it isn't the guitars' fault."...well, it doesn't get any more real than that! :)
What an incredible burn "it isn't the guitar's fault!" said with love
No one is mentioning the fact that Tommy is playing this on an acoustic guitar, hitting every note clearly on his slides, his hammer-ons, and his transitions, coordinated perfectly with his right hand. He’s truly a master.
Because it goes without saying.
Those Maton guitars are just nice on the hands and fingers.
Love mine.
I appreciate what you're saying even though some don't I'm with you it still an acoustic guitar not like he's playing on an electric guitar with a thin and super fast neck Tommy Emanuel is freaking awesome I've been listening to Tommy for years I'd love to see him live
And he uses .13 strings btw.. thats insane
I think what is even more impressive is his timing. He has the timing of a professional drummer built into his melodic guitar playing. I am a drummer and I can pick when many of the 'greats' fuck up because their note timing is slightly out when they go for the hard hammer on's or notes/picks on say 16th's or 32nd's within a phrase to make it sound 'different', but im telling you tommy DOES NOT MISS those. It is phenomenal to do that. The hardest part of all. there is NO slop.
Many years ago my son who was learning guitar, attended a Tommy Emmanuel concert here in Perth, Western Australia. At the end of the concert Tommy asked if anyone in the audience would like to jam with him later.
My enthusiastic son put up his hand and he was the only one to do so. So he went back stage, was handed a guitar and they started to play. After about half an hour, Tommy kindly suggested that maybe my son really needed a few more lessons in basic playing.
He was also kind enough to give him a few tips. In later years my son said he cringed at the memory, of how silly he'd been to think he knew enough to even contemplate jamming with Tommy Emmanuel.
Hahahaha 🤣 that's so funny.
Pretty cool.
Gutsey kid , how is he progressing ?
Tommy signed my telecaster ✌️♥️🇦🇺
Tom And Phil, were both teachers. They made people, want to play good. I saw them, and that’s what it did for me.
@@duellingscarguevara Phil was my guitar teacher for about 6 months back in the 80s
You're a brave man Michael. The last thing I do when listening to Tommy is reach for my guitar.
My guitar locks itself in it's case and wont speak to me for weeks 😂
...i jus give up...
@@johnnybird7593😂😂😂
Underated comment, and yeah I usually put mine away
I made my wife go reluctantly with me to see him recently. Two songs in I look over at her.....tears running down her cheeks. He’s supernatural on acoustic guitar!!!
Supernatural for sure.
Same her, it was not reluctant but my wife loved it. The only other time she was that mesmerised was when we say G3 with Lukather, Vai, Satch. Luke is a household fav (mine anyways) But Vai blew her away just soooo musical and amazing, even for non guitarists.
I took my wife to see him two years ago. Not typically her type of thing but she actually really enjoyed it. His protege Smokin Joe Robinson opened.
Reminds of me taking my now wife to see him in 2004 as he was mostly responsible for me picking up guitar as a child. He played for what must have been over 2 hours and at the end of the evening he was surprised with the Australian version of 'This is your life'. th-cam.com/video/j_gWl2n8nEg/w-d-xo.html
I was lucky enough to see him with David Grisman on mandolin. Such a treat.
Just remember, Tommy says he's a drummer that also happens to play the guitar. Put that in perspective.
He's got a good since of humor. :)
Meanwhile, God said, I created the world in 6 days, but what i really want to do is direct!
🤯💯😳
He might be referring to his approach on playing the guitar
@@jochem420 I think so, based on the condition of his guitar. Like Mark King the bass player from Level 42 who was a drummer.
Tommy and his brother Phil used to tour Australia together in the early 80s . They had a two man show and played intimate gigs in small venues . They had a family connection to the area where I lived and would often play here.
My friends and I would never miss a show. Even then , they were absolute masters of their craft . One of their '"party tricks" was to simultaneously strum /pick their guitar while working the fret board of their brothers instrument , and they NEVER missed a beat . They also did a fantastic version of Dueling Banjos , Tommy on his Maton acoustic and Phil on his Strat'. They would bounce off each other as only brothers can and they were hugely entertaining and funny. My friends and I had no idea how blessed we were at the time .
Sadly Phil is no longer with us but the memories of these guys grooving off each other will stay with me forever.
We used to watch Tommy and Phil play every Saturday arvo at a pub in Sydney, either as Goldrush or their own duo, late 70s early 80s. Always astounding. Then there was the time they blew Roy Buchanan off the stage, but that's another story...
I worked on Hamilton Island over 30 years ago and we used to drink at the barefoot bar
Across the road was a timber gazebo
Tommy and Phil set up there one afternoon and did a very simple set like they were just busking
Saw them playing in Mackay aswell around the same time in a small bar
Incredible stuff
Amazing guitarists.
👍😊
@@GreenDistantStar I’d like to hear that one.. Those were the days they used milk crates as guitar stands.. lol (I didn’t see this first hand but Phil once told me). RIP Phil Emmanuel
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@@astralaudio101 Sure. Roy had already played a gig at the Hordern Pavilion about a year before, and my friends and I were blown away. A year or so later he returned and played a couple of gigs in a little bar in George Street. It was a seats only affair. So Tommy and Phil were the support act, and we were seated stage right up front. That night Tommy and Phil were on fire, maybe because they knew who was to follow. We could see Roy standing off stage, he was talking to some guy in a suit, pointing at the guitar extravaganza and pointing back at the suit, he wasn't happy at all. As best we could work it out, he was saying something like, "Who *ARE* these guys? You expect me to go out and follow *THAT*?"
I had the blue poster. (Not sure it survived a flood). I went to the loo, and they played the pink panther theme, til I got back to my seat. Hardy haha.
I have seen Tommy E. about 40 times last 18 years. He once told me that every time he sees me he has to up his game so that I leave in AWE every time. We have become friends. Fan Friend - he is the GREATEST HUMAN YOU WILL EVER Meet. Oh yeah he plays guitar and he is the BEST in the PLANET. - I am honored to have seen him so many times. He told me he needs these friendships as he travels around the world. I got every single one of his books and has taken me years to figure out his style. Yes Years, but worth it. So AWESOME
And keep in mind - Tommy has that speed on an ACOUSTIC.
Right?!?!?
I own a Maton EM-225 purely based off it being his signature model (also supporting australian made). The action on that Acoustic is better than a couple of the electrics I own. You never need that death grip around a chord that you do on most acoustics. So smooth.
And you can give him a Tele and he'll start whipping out electric-exclusive tricks you'd swear he'd spent a lifetime perfecting. The man's just a beast when it comes to all things guitar. He terrifies me a little bit.
@@robvancram isn't his signature guitar an 808? That's a maton 808 body in the video
@@HomeBoyLim oh maybe it is nowadays. I brought mine a good 10-12 years ago. I thought the EM in the model is for Emmanuel.
EDIT - I just checked his range...they use TE, not EM. In any case, I got a Maton because I saw him (and john butler) playing them.
The only thing faster than Tommy's playing is Michael hitting the pause.
Kkkkkkkk
Your right...stop interrupting and let him play...
I know right? Like..
Tommy: plays a note
Micheal: PAUSE!!!!
alittle less pauses would be nice ^^
He's "nerding out" on Tommy, can't say I blame him....playing is incredible
I love it when teachers who know their craft are really impressed with the artists we love. (As an Aussie, it’s people like Tommy, Farnham, Barnsie, Sebastian) We know we love them. But most of us don’t understand the technicalities. When you guys love them as well, it makes us very proud.
Rarely have I ever seen such genuine qualified appreciation of talent. Though I certainly am, Mr. Palmisano is clearly not lost in Tommy's amazing interpretation. I'm so awestruck that he's able to follow what Tommy does at all, but the best part really is that Mr. Palmisano does this with such an easy admiration. What an amazing teacher you are Michael! Cheers!
My fav memory of Tommy was when I was looking at buying guitar in my local store and just started playing a blues riff, then suddenly some dude joined in and it was him. Blew my mind
Tommy Emanuel was a really good guitarist in the seventies. Now he just drops in occasionally to show us what music in heaven sounds like.
Give him a break, Bob. He's not dead yet! 😁😁
Watching you enjoying Tommy is almost as good as watching Tommy. Brings back memories of my Italian grandfather and his guitar. Thank you Michael from Australia
I went to see Tommy in Adelaide two days ago. I've seen him on TH-cam many times, but live in a theatre is just out of this world. He plays only Australian Maton guitars, and his music is simply alive, with feeling, emotion and technical brilliance.
Maton in good old Baysie. I still find it hard to believe one of world's greatest guitar manufacturers is in beautiful Bayswater. And these famous musicians sometimes go there to pick up their guitar. I suppose it is an industrial area, after all, my dad had his solid timber furniture factory around the corner.
I was there too! First time back to the Festival Theatre in 30yrs. Probably won't go back until Tommy returns.😊
@@captaintechno8023 they need to rebuild all the seats in the Festival Theatre. They are getting very outdated and not very comfortable. But at least the music was outstanding!
The negative thing about Tommy, whenever I see him play, I want to sell all my guitars.
@Matej Juhás Because I recognise I'll never be as good as that
@@SalisburyKarateClub you don't have to be as good as him, be as good as you can be and make it your own talent and own way of playing guitar :)
My Gitarr don't do that?!
I had to put my guitar in the other room to spare it from being jealous.
Why sell when a guitar bonfire would be much more satisfying?
I've seen Tommy play to half a dozen people, and he played like it was the best gig he ever had.
I have seen him paly in someone's house.
@@heraldeventsandfilms5970 i seen him play in the womb
@@waynekerr8003 Prick.
@@heraldeventsandfilms5970 indeed
wayne kerr - Too bad Tommy wasn’t giving spelling lessons, too.
Brilliant reaction. Your honest, open prostration before the GOAT that is Tommy Emmanuel was wonderful. Your admiration and love of what he does is open and infectious.
I only discovered him recently myself. Couldn't believe I hadn't come across him before. I heard that he learned to play in this way because he hadn't realised that bands had rhythym, lead and bass guitars (as well as recorded overdubs) and so, when he tried to learn to play the songs he heard on the radio, he thought he had to play all of it. Together. At the same time.
Incredible what humans can achieve.
The lightening fast entire neck bend at 17:22 is so awesome.
Tommy told the story of how he came up with his arrangement to Rick Beato. He said he played a lot of bars early on, where the audience has the attention span of a two-year-old. So he had to arrange Classical Gas so it would grab their attention by the throat. I think he succeeded. Great reaction.
Every time Rick laughed during their video he was actually thinking “ How in the f£€k are you doing that”? The dude is from another planet.
I read somewhere that Eric Clapton once said that playing in a pub/bar was a great way to learn the art of performing. Nobody is really listening so you can experiment without pressure.
Ask him to play El Paso.
17:41 mark - 'Michael rests guitar on lap': Universal sign of surrender.
There's so many looks he gives in this video that scream "is this guy freaking serious!?!" . Tommy has that effect on people.
@@robvancram Amen!
@@robvancram I inherited my brothers electric-acoustic... Been watching youtube vids "learning how to play" whilst under COVID lock-down this year.
I watch these reaction vids from time to time and seeing Tommy's vid today, just broke me... All I want to do is play that song.... like that.... O_o
@@Elbow_Jumper this isn't to discourage but someone could play their entire life and never have a touch like t emmanuelle
@@denmun9722 all good my man! Why not strive for perfection? I'm impressed, inspired and moved to try.... I'll let the internet know how I go 😁
Ive played for 40 years. I only play acoustic. The fact he can do this flawlessly with ZERO mistakes is mind boggling. NO electric forgiveness to hide behind. I have worked on THIS song for hours and hours and oh yeah........HOURS! I will NEVER achieve this level of perfection. He is a true absolute. I'm an 8 year old compared to him.
Hardly anybody ever distinguishes between the difficulty of playing acoustic vs electric. In my opinion, acoustic is 10x harder to master than electric.
As someone who doesn't even care much for guitars, I can say this is one of the most amazing things I've ever experienced IN MY LIFE!
See him live. You WON’T be disappointed. Not even my style, but still pure joy to witness.
That's a very generous sentiment, respect to you.
When Chet Atkins first met Tommy, he told Tommy "I should have been the one coming to visit YOU" Tommy is amazing!!
The original composition by Mason Williams, ( wich is absolutely great) , is in a way slower tempo and has stacks of instruments to back it up. Tommy made it his own way and uses only his guitar to fill your ears with overwhelming music. What an absolute beast he is.
His expertise, your expertise, his magic, your delight. Pure joy.
Damn Michael this is probably the 30th video I've watched from you without ever commenting. My God man your passion is infectious and your explanation around music theory seriously does resonate, I can't imagine how Tommy wouldn't be blown away by your commentary. You are moving musicianship forward. I certainly can't imagine there are too many players in the world better than Tommy Emmanuel.
If the devil had picked him instead of Steve Vai, Ralph Macchio woulda been screwed
Choice line.
LOL!
DUDE!! I'm laughing so hard because you are so enamored and humbled. Your respect for him is off the charts and I love that! I love the fact that a professional guitar teacher holds Tommy up to such a high level! So awesome! Thanks for this video. It makes me appreciate your art even more!
😅
I had the great fortune to see him live in my hometown in the UK about 15-20 years ago, I had never heard of him but noticed on the flyer that he did part of the opening ceremony at the Sydney Olympics and thought 'he's probably pretty decent' well, to say I was blown away would be an understatement, he is a one mad band and beats on that guitar like a beast. Probably the best live show I have ever seen.
We need a Tommy Emmanuel REACTS to Michael's cold breakdown! Enjoyed this very much. Your GIT teacher was right to cancel class that day to witness the great Tommy. The thing is, I've also had the pleasure to witness Tommy live (a few times) in some very intimate (small crowd, up close & personal) venues, and he plays EVERY song with the same level of accuracy and precision and with the same level of intensity and passion and enjoyment as shown in this video. Then after the show he would hang around and happily talk to anyone and everyone for as long as people would care to. Not only an absolutely "Dead set legend" and true "tour de force" master guitarist and musician, but also a true performer and the most down to earth gentleman that you would ever meet. He will always be a national treasure in our little island down under 🦘
I saw Tommy and Phil in the late 70's at a Pub in Sydney in their band Goldrush, Tommy was the drummer and Phil was lead guitar. During the show Tommy would get up and Phil and him would play the one guitar. We could all see then they were both something extraordinary. They are both Australian treasures. RIP Phil.
Tommy is next next level the man makes you proud as a Australian.
as does his Australian made guitar and pre-amp.
@@ianmontgomery7213 If you are ever in Melbourne you have to Visit the Maton Factory, Its Brilliant. All made here Proudly in Melbourne Victora, By True Blue Aussies using mostly Australian Woods.
@@azzajohnson2123 I used to make pre-amps for them. We also did Cole Clark ones until late last year.
Actually asutralia has a lot of monster guitarist, Tommy Enmanuel, Plini, Stephen Taranto, Alan Gogoll, and so on...
indeed
Tommy Emmanuel has left the planet. After lift off he is circling Venus working on a new album….🎉🎉
I know nothing about music. This is the best reaction video I’ve ever seen. The emotion and expressions in your explanations help give insight into the importance of Emanuel’s transitions and bridges better than any I’ve seen. Also, it brings more significance to my having seen him this year in Fort Lauderdale. I didn’t know what I was watching but I was there because I knew how stellar he is. You are helping me understand more deeply why that is. Had this stuff been around when I was seven, 53 years ago, I would have been a musician. There’s no time left in my life for it. You are fortunate to have the knowledge and passion you have. Thanks for the video!
One of the coolest days at work ever was when I was 21 at an Irish bar in New Orleans. This guy comes in with a guitar case, introduced himself as Tom, and said he heard from his friend Eric back home that we poured a great pint and might let him practice before his gig that night. I said all of that's true. And that's the story about how the guy that wrote And the Band Played Waltzing Mathilda sent Tommy Emmanuel to practice at my work.
DUDE.
@@Guitargate That about sums it up
Now that's a great story! Life is about what happens, not what you plan.
@@daviddubinsky868 "Life is about what happens, not what you plan."
Damn dude. Stealing this. Thanks.
@@GITMachine "Life is what happens to you, while you're busy making other plans." - John Lennon, from "Beautiful Boy" (although John wasn't the first to say something very similar)
I spent a year one week trying to figure this tune out & 14 years later I can proudly say
I NAIL the first 2 bars of this before COMPLETELY falling apart lol....
Great stuff! Enjoy all your breakdowns!
I really appreciate and enjoyed your honest joy and admiration of Tommy Emmanuels Talent despite your own professional knowledge and
I do thank you for sharing this experience. Hardly anything else can be added to that.
I did experience two live performances by him and each time "did blow my socks off".
There's great artists and then there's masters. This is a master.
And then there is legend
Yes a master but unmusical, just notes
You think this is just a ramble of notes?.....post a vid my friend....we all need to be taught....😆
He’s not a master. He’s THE master
@@ralex3697 100% wrong. You're deaf if you think that.
Tommy Emmanuel finished a show in a country in Eastern Europe. He and his entourage went to a local hotel where the young local boy was playing solo guitar in the lounge. Within 15 minutes Tommy and the young man it struck up a conversation. Long story short they exchanged contact information and Tommy goes to the president of a certain music school and says I want start a annual scholarship program for gifted guitar players. There’s only one condition, the very first scholarship must absolutely go to a young man I met recently. And thus this young man from a war torn country in Eastern Europe attended this music school for free for four years. That’s the kind of man Mr. Manuel is. And for privacy sake for the sake of the young man and for the sake of Tommy, no names are being mentioned. But tell me Emanuelle is deep, authentic, and as many of you know his life as a young man when he and his brother and family including his father basically lived on the road in Australia and played music played music played music morning noon and night forged a man great talent strong as an ox, with that tender loving heart, who thinks always of others before he thinks of himself. And man what a great sense of humor! He lights up the room and I’ll tell you what no matter how bad you feel no matter how shitty your own life is. 15 minutes in a room with TE is like breathing the air of kings. And everything I have described in this paragraph has nothing, absolutely nothing to do with his musicality or his guitar playing. All of that is gravy. If Martians landed tomorrow and zapped Tommy with a ray gun, God for bid, and he forgot how to play guitar, it would be tragic, but as long as he remained the human being that he is, the loss, ultimately, would not be that bad. Is a rare and special human being in the world is a better place because he’s in it.
Tommy Emmanuel is Australia's greatest export! For a long time he was only known in Australia, so glad we were able to share him. He deserves all the international recognition for being an amazing guitarist and top bloke as well. Watching Tommy as a little kid invoked both feelings of inspiration to play and also to give up guitar at the same time. Haha.
The great thing about Tommy is, someone could play all the notes he is playing, and yet his sound remains so distinct. The dynamics and articulation is just out of this world. I love him.
Totally agree!
Tommy is a true master of the instrument. Every little nuance you hear is 100% intentional.
Gotta say, I love this song, but now I love it more after your breakdown. Now I understand way more what is happening in the song from a theory point of view and it makes me more amazed at the absolute talent on display. Thanks for the great video!
Besides the magic he shows with both hands the speed and virtually perfect timing he maintains is remarkable. Watching him it looks like he's in a trance and the music is just flowing out of him, as amazing to watch as it is to listen to.
The only thing more fun than listening to Tommy play is watching him... he enjoys every second of playing, every single time he plays ..
Seriously 😂🤣
Was he playing at the red wedding??
He has been playing this way for 40 years - he is infectious because he loves what he does.
someone said: ‘ After tommy playing Classical Gass, the guitar needs a cigaret’..
Lol!
😂
As a bass player of 35 years I get where you're at as a musician. It's that ability to know what key and chord structures at first listen, and hook right in. I also relate to your frustration when the answer is in front of you but you're just not quite getting it right and you know it! The smoothness of your playing comes only from putting a lot of hours in over a long period of time. May it continue to shine. As for Tommy, I don't know where he found his hours. He blew me away when I saw him 20 years ago. Tommy Emmanuel is a dead set Australian living legend.
Even as an Aussie I find it hard to believe we generate so much amazing talent among only 24 million people.
It's true perfect example is multi instrumentalists James Morrison.
I feel like watching these (which I love) is the equivalent of my kids watching other kids unbox toys or watching other kids play video games on TH-cam.
You sir, get the pin.
@@Guitargate Hey man. Thank you for making me fall in love with my guitar again.
Ive watched Tommy for years. And being australian myself, you sort of take it for granted. But to see and hear you talk about it and break it down is so respectful. He’s awesome is’nt he! Love it! And he loves the Maton. They are beautiful. Great vid. Cheers.
Hai Sir, its a very honor if you could watch and give comment to Alip Ba Ta an indonesian guitar player. Thank You and stay heatlty
Thank you Mike! I love Tommy's amazing Guitar skills! You brook it down. Nice job!
Tommy and his late brother Phil started playing in the early 60's, and he still practices 4+ hours a day, plus his performances.
As he has said when he goes on stage to perform his fingers know where to go through muscle memory.
He also says he is lucky to be able to play music as his work.
He is also a very humble person who helps and encourages young musicians.
He loves his Maton guitars.
He's a great Aussie.
Greetings from Oz, Dennis
The best music i ever heard him play was with him and his brother who was a tour deforce on electric and was a big influence on tommy in the early days
He has said that he practices 8-10 hours a day; sometimes he will play the same thing for an hour just to maintain his finger strength.
The Kaveman his brother Phil was a monster player. Guy I know used to sing with Phil’s band. The Emmanuel bros are our Vaughn bros.
@@70zenboy They were unparalleled on stage
@@CafeCodeBunny wow. Cool story. Would love to have a jam with tommy. Such accomplished musician.
The look on Michaels face when TE warps the guitar is priceless. Literally burst out laughing in my office lol
I just wrote the same comment 😆 he did not see that coming
@@Remydelco that's the quality content we subscribe for haha
Out of the countless hours of Phil and Tommy playing my all time favourite is their rendition of the Last Post. It's haunting
I was at a concert at Baylor University many years ago where Tommy had the half filled house rockin'! Someone in the front row asked him how he was able to anchor his thumb and get to impossible positions around it. He held up his hands, and they were a completely different shape from one another. Hours upon hours of practice had reshaped his left hand. Amazing dedication to his instrument.
He's not only one of the greatest living guitarists, he's one of the greatest guitarists to have ever lived.
HEY Michael - THIS video should be MANDATORY to watch for any any fan of anything Guitar related - Michael You are Amazing and a Joy to watch - In Tommy - there is more steak than sizzle - Tommy is simply an amazing guitarist and artist - thank you for recognising Tommy's skill - Tommy has that same mastery of the guitar that Jimi had - Truly a Joy to watch and Listen - greetings from down-town locked-up Melbourne Australia
Yes it should be mandatory, it explains the utter necessity for major harmony.
I saw Tommy Emmanuel a few years ago, he squeezed every note out of that guitar like it was a sponge.
I have loved this song since it first came out. You helped me appreciate it more!
Tommy Emmanuel has been playing guitar for the best part of 60 years, yet his enthusiasm / love of playing is clear for all to see ...... He's a legend and what's more, he's a good bloke too. One of the greatest musicians Australia has ever produced.
Worth mentioning his late brother Phil was a very good guitarist too.
I differ with you on only one point: he's one of the best musicians ever... anywhere.
Phil was fucking awesome and also a lovely bloke probably should have gave up the snake catching gig though
I went to a Tommy Emmanuel Show when I was 15.
I just couldn’t believe what you could do with just a guitar. He inspired me to pick up and learn. Been happily playing ever since.
Tommy = THE GOAT
Used to see him and Tommy EVERY sunday, only had to walk 250 metres.
I'm afraid if I had seen him when I was 15, he would have inspired me to never attempt to play a guitar. :-( I've always been happy playing drums. :-)
I’ve watched Tommy play this a few times but now I am so absorbed in it now knowing what is involved thanks to you!
Man I lolled so hard watching this reaction vid! I just discovered your channel and it's cool you're doing harmonic analysis, it gives it a completely new dimension! And this performance is devastating...saw him once and I remember getting out of the theatre completely blown away. Man...the guy is a God!
I feel like anyone that plays guitar finds Tommy Emmanuel amazing.
I feel that anyone with functioning ears finds Tommy amazing.
Understatement. 🤪
I play guitar and have functioning ears, but I've never liked him that much. I mean, technically he is incredible. I just can't listen to him for his music. I'll watch him for his guitar work.
@@sarajin I’ve seen your kind only once before.... do you like your steaks cooked like rubber?
I mean he's OK... 🤔😂
Dude. I just want to say your guitar/music ability is top notch. The way you can pick something as complex as this apart, shows your true musicianship. Tommy is on his own level, but you my friend, are also on a level of your own.
Watching Michael loving Tommy’s guitar playing is as enjoyable as watching Tommy in this vid! Thanks for posting Michael
Michael, Thank you for helping me appreciate Tommy even MORE !! I don't even play, but I loved your disection of his musical progressions and the wonderful dynamic shifts in his playing. And I also apreciate the Respect you are showing. Knowing It and DOING IT ... Def Two Different Things ! Tommy reigns supreme !
Tommy is the MAN. There is a video of him and Billy Strings playing together that is magic
My favorite artist! And as an Aussie we couldn’t be more proud! Seen him a number of times live and he is breathtaking.
I've seen some great acoustic players (Stephen Stills, Randy Scruggs, Pat Flynn, Doc Watson), Tommy and Monte Montgomery are the two that stun me every time I see them play.
Its Amazing .. I like very much to see this video performance , absolutely
Please try reaction alip_ba_ta fingerstyle sir...tq
My wife surprised me a few years back with tickets, 3rd row. Most amazing thing I've EVER seen.
Yup. I felt what you felt. Even better when you don’t know it’s coming!
You've got lucky with your wife (like i did with mine)
Michael, I love your enthusiasm for TE’s brilliance. Every time I watch particularly this number, I have to pick my jaw up from the floor. I wish I had your knowledge of music theory. Thank you for posting.
There is something about a good guitar player being completely humbled watching this video, now you know how we feel!
My Dad and I used to see him in small pubs and bars whenever he was in Sydney in the 80’s n 90’s. Honestly jaw-dropping.
freshpootube your dad and I probably crossed paths then. Love Tommy Emmanuel.
I may have crossed paths with you peeps too. I saw Tommy many times both inside and outside of Sydney from the 80s until he last visit after Phil's passing (RIP). In 1991 I was fortunate enough to get invited to a masterclass he did at the Wagga Wagga Twin Cinema (I know - odd venue) with James Morrison (trumpet). There were 8 students including myself. It was an unbelievable, eye opening, mind blowing, personal experience.
Late 80's The Star Hotel in Sydney Tommy and Phil were the greatest guitar moments in life. First started following him after he played a Beatles Medley in the Domain, I could not believe that one person could actually do that with a guitar. I have seen him every time he has visited Perth. Got to meet him backstage once and I had 3 young guys with me who had never seen a guy actually do that with a guitar!!! Full circle! Thanks for the video. I love people loving Tommy play guitar!!
Amazing to hear the stories he had early on where he was barely able even with his amazing talent to earn a basic living. His early years and marriage were tumultuous as a result.
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His left leg jigging is a big part of his time keeping. He says it himself. He sets his whole body up to play like this. It is a wonderful technique and he does it because, he just loves music. It is that simple. When he plays with Billy Strings, you can see how much both of them love to push each othere.
Thanks for covering this too. He plays Mayton guitars, which I have too, EBG808, and they truly are great guitars and good value for money too.
I've delighted in watching so many of these educational videos from professionals like Michael, yes for the analysis and yes for the insights to improve your own playing, but as much to see the humility, respect, and awe from people like him toward a master like Tommy being someone who is already deserving of respect for his own skills and mastery of this wonderful musical instrument. Its a shared experience and worth every second of your time to just be involved in it albeit passively from behind your computer screen. Thanks so much Michael. You are on my must watch list.
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Bro you’re so good for being able to follow this with such ease at that depth! It’s amazing fr. I been playing over 20 years and I can’t do it that smooth. Excellent ear for key change
I’ve got goose bumps seeing and hearing this. Thank Michael for trying to keep up!
Respect to you, Michael! You’ve got great chops and expert understanding of music theory. Your on the fly analysis of this performance was amazing.
Thank you Michael, Tommy is one of the best guitar player in the planet. Maybe you can react to Alip Ba Ta, the best talented fingerstyle guitar player from Indonesia.
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I witnessed the Master live multiple times , especially love when he sends the band off stage and plays their instruments : drums bass keyboard rythm guitar in a loop then plays lead over the top . Won multiple national Flamenco competitions in Spain , plays Chet like Chet , so check out his albums you will not be disappointed !
You may want to burn your guitar but don't hahah ✌️♥️🇦🇺
I saw Tommy in a pub in Australia 35 years ago with his brother Phil and they were just incredible but the older he gets the better he gets. One of the great guitarists of all time.
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