It amazes me how some of you judge this guy's masterful playing. Just becasue he honors Jerry and Chet doesn't mean he has to play stylistically like them. For God's sake, the guy is playing like nobody's business AND having the time of his life having fun doing it. "Lacks the delicacy of Chet..." Have you heard all of Tommy's music? He is in complete command of every aspect of his playing. Go Tommy!
Right on Larry . Nothing comes out of Tommy's guitar That he doesn't want to come out of it . There are a lot of really fine players out there . And all of them are amazed when they hear Tommy play . Brent Mason , Richard Smith , Doyle Dykes , Chet , Eric Clampton , Les Paul ,Thom Bresh . I could go on and on .
Everyone fancies themselves as being discerning, the mistake they make is in being narrow about it, as if their perspective defines what is 'the best'...if you are a genuine lover of music, and appreciate skillful playing you don't indulge in this silly and childish 'who is the best' game!
Thanks for the refreshing comment. I've been playing since the early 70s and too worshiped at the alter of Chet Atkins (and all the favs of the day..Jerry Reed, Roy Clark, Glen Campbell, et all). I too thought of Tommy as a hot-dogging show-boat. THEN, a funny thing happened...I saw this clip of a Ted Talk where he explains his shows, techniques and history, plus pays immense respect to Chet, then demonstrates. However, it was at the end where he did a reading about WHY he does these things, and how he feels about we the fans. Great gratitude and a shout of inspiration at the end. I did a complete flip. There's nothing to hate about this brother! He deserves all he gets. Enjoy the ride now, and talk about it later on with your grand kids! th-cam.com/video/ENJuNCkPfx0/w-d-xo.html
@@Deliquescentinsight are people really criticizing Tommy's guitar playing? He is literally one of the most well versed guitarists alive. One of the very few Certed Guitar Players (CGP) left on the planet mate ffs people are ridiculous.
I have seen Tommy in concert 4 times in the last two years, and met him in person when he signed my guitar. When you see him, you can expect to be thrilled, moved to tears, and have your spirits lifted. He will play for 2 hours non-stop, and you will be entertained by this wonderful and talented man.
One of kind. Fills the brain with such power it cant be touched...just admired from afar. I ve played for 60+ years now. Always knew about Chet, and Jerry most of my adult life Got turned onto him te, 10 years ago...what a blazeing Talent
Lucky enough to have worked on his shows . He always had time to sit with young local guitar players and share info and encourage them. A very ground honest man .
To me Tommy is a guitar God and having met him on 2 occassions I can honestly say he is a true gentleman and he takes time to chat to fans and give autographs and selfies
@@la.reaction I was about to say, before him there was Chet and Jerry, when it came to best acoustic guitarists. Mind you, he ain't bad on electrics either.
since first hearing him in 2005, I am amazed at how much he has worked at his performances and song writing. It will be a long time until someone comes along with his talent.
If there has ever been a better, more versatile guitar player, I have not heard him. He does everything from classical to Jimi Hendrix and all of them perfectly. He is not a guitar god, he is THE guitar god.
Truth teller he is fantastic, but his brother Phil, R.I.P. was the lead guitarist in the band! I saw them 40 years ago in a group called Goldrush. Hot!
No wonder Chet said when Tommy showed up at his Nashville Studio as young man and Chet asked him to play a song and after Tommy played it, Mr. Guitar said, "he could play it better than me"!!!.. High praise from Mr. Guitar... Tommy is the best I have ever heard and glad both Chet and Les said the same thing!
Yep, he has played since he was 4 years old I believe and practically lives music. His technique is fearsome but it is his feel with sometimes such technical music which takes my breath away. The way he articulates melodies is wonderful. Although I am not religious myself it seems that Christianity has helped a lot and given him an even greater drive in life and got him out of his dark period so those who complain about the fact he got into Christianity, without it we might not have him today.
Wen it comes to guitar playing, this is as good as it gets. He does not have to do funky riffs to make you feel he is reaching your heart. He plays so that every note is clear and complete. He is recognized as one of the greats by all the others.
57 dislikes?...these people need to see Tommy live...or better yet, try to cop it...maybe it's because Tommy doesn't have enough tattos, piercings, or a flashy show around him with 19 people doing choreography...hah...Tommy is a REAL guitar player!
sidneyandherbie makes you wonder, huh?...glad you loaded it...i've seen him live by himself for over 2 hours and it's a captivating experience...he doesn't need a band...but Tommy is equally brilliant on electric...
....and that folks, is how it's done. Thank you Jerry , Chet and Tommy for all the great music and fantastic playing. I still find it hard to believe what I just saw/listened to. :-)
Nobody can outdo Tommy in my opinion. He can "knock-off" anybody, I am sure of it. Hell, he "bested" Chet Atkins. But nobody is going to best Tommy. There is an innate, "God-given" talent there backed-up by 57 years of intense playing. I saw him live here in Vegas in a small venue and he is the real deal, no doubt about it. He FEELS everything he plays more than any other guitarist I have ever seen. The PASSION for the instrument is unequaled...Tommy was born to play the guitar.
absolutely . I would love to see him unplugged with Clapton . would-be a great set and maybe vince gill . there isn't too many players that would put Tommy under pressure
.....Tommy's a wild man, always burning up the fret board !!....He never slows down and never ceases to entertain....Music just exudes out from him, it flows through his blood....I hope this gent is around for many more years to come.... He's a one man wrecking crew !!....
Anyone who plays knows this man is doing the impossible and making it look like a walk in the park. There is no one better because they couldn't be. He is a Guitar God and best of all he never shows that he take himself seriously. A hallmark of a great performer. His entire focus is on pleasing his audience. If they are not happy, then he feels he failed. So there is nothing but gasps, smiles, laughter and amazement. Devoid of "hip" and no hint of politics! The pinnacle of performance art!
Joe Moore sit back and enjoy, so much great music ahead. never heard anything bad from him yet and I have been listening a long time. many of the greats label him "the greatest"
At his concert here in Christchurch, after he'd played, loved, and signed my 47 year old Maton 12-string I had a front row seat nearly centre stage. At one part of the concert I called out "You're going to have to slow down Tommy - I CAN'T HEAR THAT FAST!!" which brought cheers and laughter from the whole audience, and a huge laugh from him!! Incredible talent, lovely guy, and still doesn't read music!!
Absolutely fantastic. I've been playing guitar for 40 years (some would say pretty well) but this man still impresses me every time I hear him. And this performance is my favorite that I have heard from him. Thank you for posting this.
He's out of this world. We still don't recognize the greatness of this human being. Having the fortune to meet him two times and talking to him like he was a close friend. What a great man...
Listening to Tommy is the best therapy on the planet. Chet and Jerry were awesome and when they play together it was magic! Thank you for lower my blood pressure and creating the best happy place on Earth.
The only limitation on Tommy’s playing is the extent of his imagination. He possesses the fingers and creativity of the world’s finest guitarists, a gift that truly keeps giving! Remarkable.
What a great video! I only discovered Tommy about 3 1/2 months ago on youtube and have already been to one of his shows. My day isn't complete without hearing Tommy. He lifts my spirits, makes me smile, and sometimes I shed a few tears.
This guy has turned from world class great player, to Living Legend, right before our eyes...... and Tommy Emmanuel is also personality plus, without a conceded bone anywhere.... Nicest guy in the world, and lightning on that neck...... wew GENIUS !!!!!!!
I saw Tommy in Portland Maine in 2013. He rocked the State Theatre and played until almost midnight. He is great all around,a one man band and one of the best guitarists on the planet !
I first tried my hand with a guitar at 8. I am now 68. Got a little bit better. I've not ever before Tommy heard such perfect structure and beautiful blending of music. I've seen his show twice...and each one was just a bit different. Amazing the moods and emotions he takes his audience through. Bravo!!
I love the face Tommy gives after he completes a cool sounding lick, his expression is priceless and if put into words " yeahhhh, how badass am I now!!?"
Alexander Helton And this is exactly what I don't like about Tommy Emmanuel. He's a great player and I've heard a true gentleman yet the mugging to the crowd is cheesy. None of those licks he plays feel difficult to him but he knows people like the reaction.
I think it's different with him. He appreciates guitar playing at it's most fundamental. So when something sounds good he loves it when the crowd appreciates it too. I believe he's giving the crowd a look to see if people out there appreciate it like him. I feel it has very little ego to it.
Simply the best! Speaking musically, i have not seen anyone better. His energy, crowd interaction, and stage presence takes him over the top of other greats in my humble opinion. If it can be played on guitar, he can play it. Wow!
Following TE has been a amazing joy .....He was truly born to play the guitar. He tributes Chet, Jerry music so very well & has such amazing sense of rhythm and groove. He understands all the great guitar players before him and have taken large bits of their styles.Glad to hear that he is going back to recording a solo album. Thank you for posting
I can't even phathom not appreciating this musical brilliance. A true guitarist or musician of any kind knows how great this fellow is. Of course what we think is great can be construed as a matter or opinion, but as a musician it's just a matter of fact that Tommy is one of the greatest that's ever wrapped his had around the neck. Chet Atkins awarded Tommy the CGP(certified guitar player) award. Well deserved. Hats off to Mr. Emmanuel.
Been playing a little over 38 years....didn't even want a guitar...mom knew better. It's one thing that Mr. Emmanuel is the absolute BEST ever....but, watch him..... He's having soooo much fun!!! That's the beauty of it all. Can you imagine when he's alone???? I remember reading in the comments of one of his studio versions of Mason Williams "Classical Gas" being compared to learning quantum mechanics....Yup....There's the paralel
Tommy, I have watched and listened to you for many years- even shook hands at Kirkmichael - I have to say you are such an inspiration and your obvious happiness when you play, brings me to tears! I fell in love with the guitar when I was about 14 years young ....now 74 years old and never put in the sheer toil you did, and I fear you love the instrument more than I do!! I will continue to watch and listen and with any luck- reincarnate as a child prodigy.....
This makes the corners of my mouth turn upwards.... in a strange fashion. This guy is the best, we missed him in Chicago now multiple times weather, illness the Covid. Hope to have my sons see this.
I've been so fortunate to live when I've lived. I had the great privilage to meet Marcel Dadi, and sat with him in my parents' back yard for an entire afternoon in 1976 watching him do his thing. He showed me how to use a thumbpick, and introduced me to the music of Chet Atkins. Of course from there I found out about Tommy Emmanuel, Jerry Reed, and all the incredible guitarists on TH-cam. A great time to be a picker.
the most amazing thing about most of these songs, like cannonball rag, im 23 and I bring my guitar somewhere and play cannonball rag for a group of people my age that usually would only listen to nothing but techno and dance music love it, im amazed more people don't listen to this type of guitar playing because everyone who hears it instantly falls in love with it its just such a happy uplifting type of music
what can I say that hasn't been said about him a million times before? a million and one times, he's simply the best and'' you can't get any better than the best''.
most people argue wo may be the best guitarist, bassist, or percussionist. tommy does all three and effortlessly. what a true talent to watch pour his heart out to do what he does best. " to please those who love to listen" . hey, not bad from a old metal head like me. thanks for posting the video.
This video demonstrates an amazing level of talent and taste. His arrangement and performance is Top shelf. He manages to play these songs articulated very cleanly and masterfully and the heart and soul of music shines bright. I am a player who has worked to be able to play a bit of Jerry and Chet. Tommy makes this complex and challenging music appear easy to play. I can assure anyone who isn't a guitarist it isn't anything like easy to play at all! I give praise where it is richly deserved.
Love you Tommy... Auzzie Auzzie Auzzie.. Oi oi oi !!! I heard of you from family and friends since i was a teenager but never took the Time to listen.. I just started listening and now I know.. You are the mantis! God bless brother!
The only people who don't like this music are still living at home with their mommies and they are working down at the broom factory and still sucking their thumbs
I'm happy to be able to say I've seen him five years in a row in San Francisco. I've ordered my tickets for next February...I never get tired of watching him and listening to him. The fans love him and he feels the same way about his audience and that is why we keep coming back! He is awesome of course, but it is the give and take with the audience that makes his concerts magic.
People get into these arguments about who is "the best" guitarist. In my opinion, there is no best; they all have their own strengths. I don't think I could even narrow my list down to 3 dozen favorites. A lot of times it just depends on what I'm in the mood to hear at a given time. Tommy would be in my 3 dozen or so and so would Chet and Jerry Reed.
Yes, any true musician will tell you that none of them even think about who is 'The Best' there are talented, skilled players and they each have their own voice to add to the world - each one inspires us and reveals the beauty of god's universe, the beauty of the human soul in being able to produce music that celebrates life - music is not an Olympic event.
Tommy has taken us all to a place that up on the list. Agreed, there are hundreds of amazingly talented players. Thousands maybe. You guys all know Tommy's background and his efforts in entertainment. He is a one man band, as he says himself. And when he realized that it was just Chet playing, and not three other guys, on his recordings from the sixties, That made him take it to that next level. So I agree with most of these comments. Cool chops no doubt..
+EclecticHillbilly As easey... he shred with his old guitar........... Emanuell is deff !! the best at what he do.... My old guitar heroes has a rip..... Maximum security is a waist of time...
I'm delighted to add the six-thousand and first like for Tommy Emmanuel's tribute medley for Chet Atkins and the recently departed Jerry Reed. Thos three are/where a true fellowship of guitar excellence spanning generations, irrespective of one's favorite musical genre or era. Rest easy, Jerry. I just know Chet and Jerry are up there jamming in heaven, their advanced ages no longer hindering to their playing, alongside other departed musical legends they admired. For example: WC Handy, Jimmie Rogers, Louis Armstrong, Duke Ellington, Gene Autry, Bob Wills, Roy Acuff, Charlie Parker, Miles Davis, Merle Travis, Lenny Breau and certainly the recently departed Eddie Van Halen. When you get there Eddie, say hello to John Lennon and George Harrison for me, okay?
Томми !!!!!!это ЧУДО что ты есть!!!!!!! твое искусство не перестает восхищать !!! Этт бальзам для души !!!!дорогой Томми !!!с с Днем Рождения !!!! Всех и всяческих благ!!! Приезжай к нам еще !!!!!!!!!
I love Chet Atkins. I love Jerry Reed. I love Tommy Emanuel and Chet loved Tommy as well. They remind me of my favorite ice cream flavors,.. Chocolate, Strawberry and Butter Pecan. I can’t live without any of the three, and I won’t! Because I love them all.
Tommy is simply amazing.he makes it look so effortless and fun. He is truly one of the greats. Chet Atkins said so many times and that is a high honor.
I had the pleasure of meeting Tommy 13 years ago at the Walnut Valley Festival. He is a gentleman in every sense of the word, incomparably talented, and a genuinely nice guy.
I like Tommy's playing. You can sense that he worked hard to get his fingers to move in so many ways. There's a lot of quality in his playing without losing the fun in the playing. Thanks for playing that for us Tommy. I hope to see on Copper Mountain this summer. Thank you to sidneyandherbie for putting this on YT.
Wow! I am flabbergasted! I have worked very hard on guitar on and off for 50 years. I quit! OK I don't quit, but man! Just wonderful, exciting, impressive, astounding. I think I am going to go stare into a corner or something.
Oh, it's still "the best ever." I keep coming back to this great video. The sound quality is wonderful and the song choices here are great. Tonight I listened to a little Chet, Jerry and Doyle Dykes, but I always return to Tommy.
Ogni concerto (15 per l'esattezza) che ho visto di Tommy negli ultimi 12 anni è stato un viaggio nel talento e bravura di questo artista. Cittadella, Soave, Firenze, Legnano, Bristol, Salisbury, Sarzana, Formigine, S. Giovanni in Persiceto... Grandissimo talento e grande persona, sempre disponibile e cordiale con i fan.
It amazes me how some of you judge this guy's masterful playing. Just becasue he honors Jerry and Chet doesn't mean he has to play stylistically like them. For God's sake, the guy is playing like nobody's business AND having the time of his life having fun doing it. "Lacks the delicacy of Chet..." Have you heard all of Tommy's music? He is in complete command of every aspect of his playing. Go Tommy!
Right on Larry . Nothing comes out of Tommy's guitar That he doesn't want to come out of it . There are a lot of really fine players out there . And all of them are amazed when they hear Tommy play . Brent Mason , Richard Smith , Doyle Dykes , Chet , Eric Clampton , Les Paul ,Thom Bresh . I could go on and on .
Everyone fancies themselves as being discerning, the mistake they make is in being narrow about it, as if their perspective defines what is 'the best'...if you are a genuine lover of music, and appreciate skillful playing you don't indulge in this silly and childish 'who is the best' game!
Thanks for the refreshing comment. I've been playing since the early 70s and too worshiped at the alter of Chet Atkins (and all the favs of the day..Jerry Reed, Roy Clark, Glen Campbell, et all). I too thought of Tommy as a hot-dogging show-boat. THEN, a funny thing happened...I saw this clip of a Ted Talk where he explains his shows, techniques and history, plus pays immense respect to Chet, then demonstrates. However, it was at the end where he did a reading about WHY he does these things, and how he feels about we the fans. Great gratitude and a shout of inspiration at the end. I did a complete flip. There's nothing to hate about this brother! He deserves all he gets. Enjoy the ride now, and talk about it later on with your grand kids!
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Larry, you have hit the point on the apex mate....
@@Deliquescentinsight are people really criticizing Tommy's guitar playing? He is literally one of the most well versed guitarists alive. One of the very few Certed Guitar Players (CGP) left on the planet mate ffs people are ridiculous.
No mortal man should be blessed with ALL that talent...except that i know how much work it took to get that talented!
The joy on his face while playing a joyous Maton guitar should cast our troubles to the wind....
I have seen Tommy in concert 4 times in the last two years, and met him in person when he signed my guitar. When you see him, you can expect to be thrilled, moved to tears, and have your spirits lifted. He will play for 2 hours non-stop, and you will be entertained by this wonderful and talented man.
One of kind. Fills the brain with such power it cant be touched...just admired from afar. I ve played for 60+ years now. Always knew about Chet, and Jerry most of my adult life Got turned onto him te, 10 years ago...what a blazeing
Talent
The man is a total Class Act. Most of us couldn't carry his guitar case.
I heard him play at CAAS the year Chet introduced him. He is beyond guestion number 1 in the world.
its a very heavy case
Funny guy too.
I quit!
Let me add... Tommy is probably the best kept secret in the world! With his talent everybody should know who he is but many don't, shame!
Lucky enough to have worked on his shows . He always had time to sit with young local guitar players and share info and encourage them. A very ground honest man .
Agreed 10000%.
To me Tommy is a guitar God and having met him on 2 occassions I can honestly say he is a true gentleman and he takes time to chat to fans and give autographs and selfies
So true , John...I've met Tommy twice in Portland and he signed posters for me and Sweety........real gentleman.
john bethell Never met a player who emulates Jerry and Chet as well as Tommy
He really works at encouraging new talent, too...selfless...no star turns...like he knows he has a gift and is there to share.
Greatest guitar player ever. He's simply incomparable !!
To the extent one can call a guitarist the greatest, I would agree….and so might Chet and Jerry!
@@la.reaction I was about to say, before him there was Chet and Jerry, when it came to best acoustic guitarists. Mind you, he ain't bad on electrics either.
One of the finest finger pickers ever! Chet Atkin awarded him his CGP award. It is always a joy to hear Tommy Emmanuel play.
no real musician would dislike this vid! thats all there is to it!
I have met a few 'Tommy bashers' and without fail they are all the same 'trying to be clever and make a point'
If one must try to be clever they surely ain't! Just jealous, all I can figure
since first hearing him in 2005, I am amazed at how much he has worked at his performances and song writing. It will be a long time until someone comes along with his talent.
Will see him in 2 days!!!
If there is one person living or gone, who I'd say "is at one with the guitar" its Tommy. He just takes the instrument over like no one else.
First time I heard you play I literally wept and was so happy that God would give such talent to men
Well said.
Thank you! I myself and still to this day the tears of joy that continue to flow. Praise the Lord!
Tommy said that guitarists are a brotherhood, no competition.
Now that's one of the comments I like. And, NO! OUR instruments just don't know how to do it!
If there has ever been a better, more versatile guitar player, I have not heard him. He does everything from classical to Jimi Hendrix and all of them perfectly. He is not a guitar god, he is THE guitar god.
Glad to have him still with us. So many of the greats have passed .
And to this day, i'be never seen him with an electric, which makes his playing DOUBLY awesome!!
@@susanboylefanable It has happened but don't worry, there's no disappointment...
Truth teller he is fantastic, but his brother Phil, R.I.P. was the lead guitarist in the band! I saw them 40 years ago in a group called Goldrush. Hot!
No wonder Chet said when Tommy showed up at his Nashville Studio as young man and Chet asked him to play a song and after Tommy played it, Mr. Guitar said, "he could play it better than me"!!!.. High praise from Mr. Guitar... Tommy is the best I have ever heard and glad both Chet and Les said the same thing!
Yep, he has played since he was 4 years old I believe and practically lives music. His technique is fearsome but it is his feel with sometimes such technical music which takes my breath away.
The way he articulates melodies is wonderful. Although I am not religious myself it seems that Christianity has helped a lot and given him an even greater drive in life and got him out of his dark period so those who complain about the fact he got into Christianity, without it we might not have him today.
Wen it comes to guitar playing, this is as good as it gets. He does not have to do funky riffs to make you feel he is reaching your heart. He plays so that every note is clear and complete. He is recognized as one of the greats by all the others.
57 dislikes?...these people need to see Tommy live...or better yet, try to cop it...maybe it's because Tommy doesn't have enough tattos, piercings, or a flashy show around him with 19 people doing choreography...hah...Tommy is a REAL guitar player!
horonziton wow 57, I am amazed so many people are so out of touch - it almost makes me weep and wish I had never uploaded the video
sidneyandherbie makes you wonder, huh?...glad you loaded it...i've seen him live by himself for over 2 hours and it's a captivating experience...he doesn't need a band...but Tommy is equally brilliant on electric...
horonziton 57 people are deaf
+horonziton MAYBE they were the 57 people who obeyed the don't video the concert rule that now regret not breaking the rules. lol
+sidneyandherbie Well, focus on the 2237 instead! Thanks for great upload, I've seen it many times. :)
I don't think I ever have watched anyone like Mr Emmanuel. He's so happy when he's entertaining.
....and that folks, is how it's done. Thank you Jerry , Chet and Tommy for all the great music and fantastic playing. I still find it hard to believe what I just saw/listened to. :-)
Wow, like a non-stop, back to back highlight compilation of two of the best guitarists ever, but all at once, & by only two hands!! 🤘
Nobody can outdo Tommy in my opinion. He can "knock-off" anybody, I am sure of it. Hell, he "bested" Chet Atkins. But nobody is going to best Tommy. There is an innate, "God-given" talent there backed-up by 57 years of intense playing. I saw him live here in Vegas in a small venue and he is the real deal, no doubt about it. He FEELS everything he plays more than any other guitarist I have ever seen. The PASSION for the instrument is unequaled...Tommy was born to play the guitar.
absolutely . I would love to see him unplugged with Clapton . would-be a great set and maybe vince gill . there isn't too many players that would put Tommy under pressure
Scott Binnings I just learned of him and yes he started at 4 years old!
Thom Bresh is great too. He’s the son of Merle Travis and grew up around Chet, Merle, Joe Maphis, etc
I drove 48 hours to see 3 of his concerts and I would do it again if I had the chance. He is a human marvel of this world.
No bro. Tommy's out of this world!
And I beleive he can't read music . All played by ear
@@lencalneggia8884 Everytime I play by ear, I get me lobes caught in the strings...not very comfortable..🤣
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.....Tommy's a wild man, always burning up the fret board !!....He never slows down and never ceases to entertain....Music just exudes out from him, it flows through his blood....I hope this gent is around for many more years to come.... He's a one man wrecking crew !!....
Anyone who plays knows this man is doing the impossible and making it look like a walk in the park. There is no one better because they couldn't be. He is a Guitar God and best of all he never shows that he take himself seriously. A hallmark of a great performer. His entire focus is on pleasing his audience. If they are not happy, then he feels he failed. So there is nothing but gasps, smiles, laughter and amazement. Devoid of "hip" and no hint of politics! The pinnacle of performance art!
well said Stephen, sums him up perfectly
I am only now discovering Tommy Emmanuel, crazy great player!
welcome to the club - after 10 years of filming tommy and meeting him several times I never tire of his abilities etc
you don't even know yet what has to come now you discovered this guy :)
BaBaLoo formetoknow If you ever get a chance to see him live, fasten your seat belt. It is not to be believed.
Joe Moore sit back and enjoy, so much great music ahead. never heard anything bad from him yet and I have been listening a long time. many of the greats label him "the greatest"
Arthur Shatz I agree completely. This man's a living legend
At his concert here in Christchurch, after he'd played, loved, and signed my 47 year old Maton 12-string I had a front row seat nearly centre stage. At one part of the concert I called out "You're going to have to slow down Tommy - I CAN'T HEAR THAT FAST!!" which brought cheers and laughter from the whole audience, and a huge laugh from him!! Incredible talent, lovely guy, and still doesn't read music!!
great memory allan - we are so lucky to have had this guy touring and sharing his talent
Absolutely fantastic. I've been playing guitar for 40 years (some would say pretty well) but this man still impresses me every time I hear him. And this performance is my favorite that I have heard from him. Thank you for posting this.
I wish Tommy Emmanuel lives forever
He will in his renditions.
He's out of this world. We still don't recognize the greatness of this human being. Having the fortune to meet him two times and talking to him like he was a close friend. What a great man...
Listening to Tommy is the best therapy on the planet. Chet and Jerry were awesome and when they play together it was magic! Thank you for lower my blood pressure and creating the best happy place on Earth.
The only limitation on Tommy’s playing is the extent of his imagination. He possesses the fingers and creativity of the world’s finest guitarists, a gift that truly keeps giving! Remarkable.
What a great video! I only discovered Tommy about 3 1/2 months ago on youtube and have already been to one of his shows. My day isn't complete without hearing Tommy. He lifts my spirits, makes me smile, and sometimes I shed a few tears.
This guy has turned from world class great player, to Living Legend, right before our eyes...... and Tommy Emmanuel is also personality plus, without a conceded bone anywhere.... Nicest guy in the world, and lightning on that neck...... wew GENIUS !!!!!!!
Never ceases to amaze me… Never.
Like Chet said, the best in the world!
GENIUS! SAY NO MORE!
But I want to say much more.....
I saw Tommy in Portland Maine in 2013. He rocked the State Theatre and played until almost midnight. He is great all around,a one man band and one of the best guitarists on the planet !
How ever many hundreds of times Ive watched this clip, and it gets better every time. Tommy's such a fantastic musician and performer.
I first tried my hand with a guitar at 8. I am now 68. Got a little bit better. I've not ever before Tommy heard such perfect structure and beautiful blending of music. I've seen his show twice...and each one was just a bit different. Amazing the moods and emotions he takes his audience through. Bravo!!
Now there is a man who enjoys what he does for a living, bringing smiles to peoples faces
I love the face Tommy gives after he completes a cool sounding lick, his expression is priceless and if put into words " yeahhhh, how badass am I now!!?"
Alexander Helton And this is exactly what I don't like about Tommy Emmanuel. He's a great player and I've heard a true gentleman yet the mugging to the crowd is cheesy. None of those licks he plays feel difficult to him but he knows people like the reaction.
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I think it's different with him. He appreciates guitar playing at it's most fundamental. So when something sounds good he loves it when the crowd appreciates it too. I believe he's giving the crowd a look to see if people out there appreciate it like him. I feel it has very little ego to it.
Hes a showman. Its his gig he can do what he likes
Simply the best! Speaking musically, i have not seen anyone better. His energy, crowd interaction, and stage presence takes him over the top of other greats in my humble opinion. If it can be played on guitar, he can play it. Wow!
Following TE has been a amazing joy .....He was truly born to play the guitar. He tributes Chet, Jerry music so very well & has such amazing sense of rhythm and groove. He understands all the great guitar players before him and have taken large bits of their styles.Glad to hear that he is going back to recording a solo album. Thank you for posting
I can't even phathom not appreciating this musical brilliance. A true guitarist or musician of any kind knows how great this fellow is. Of course what we think is great can be construed as a matter or opinion, but as a musician it's just a matter of fact that Tommy is one of the greatest that's ever wrapped his had around the neck. Chet Atkins awarded Tommy the CGP(certified guitar player) award. Well deserved. Hats off to Mr. Emmanuel.
Been playing a little over 38 years....didn't even want a guitar...mom knew better. It's one thing that Mr. Emmanuel is the absolute BEST ever....but, watch him..... He's having soooo much fun!!! That's the beauty of it all. Can you imagine when he's alone???? I remember reading in the comments of one of his studio versions of Mason Williams "Classical Gas" being compared to learning quantum mechanics....Yup....There's the paralel
Tommy, I have watched and listened to you for many years- even shook hands at Kirkmichael - I have to say you are such an inspiration and your obvious happiness when you play, brings me to tears! I fell in love with the guitar when I was about 14 years young ....now 74 years old and never put in the sheer toil you did, and I fear you love the instrument more than I do!! I will continue to watch and listen and with any luck- reincarnate as a child prodigy.....
hi matt, i too was at kirkmichael - thanks for the comm
This makes the corners of my mouth turn upwards.... in a strange fashion. This guy is the best, we missed him in Chicago now multiple times weather, illness the Covid. Hope to have my sons see this.
Setting a land speed record for guitar playing par excellence by the one, the only, Tommy Emanuel!
I've been so fortunate to live when I've lived. I had the great privilage to meet Marcel Dadi, and sat with him in my parents' back yard for an entire afternoon in 1976 watching him do his thing. He showed me how to use a thumbpick, and introduced me to the music of Chet Atkins. Of course from there I found out about Tommy Emmanuel, Jerry Reed, and all the incredible guitarists on TH-cam. A great time to be a picker.
Where has this guy been all the last 30 years I've been playing....? Frightening ability!!!
the most amazing thing about most of these songs, like cannonball rag, im 23 and I bring my guitar somewhere and play cannonball rag for a group of people my age that usually would only listen to nothing but techno and dance music love it, im amazed more people don't listen to this type of guitar playing because everyone who hears it instantly falls in love with it its just such a happy uplifting type of music
The way he morfs all the artists into one song is beyond belief, WOW!!!
... this is truely worth a standing ovation! ... BIG SALUT to one and only Tommy Emmanuel !!
EXCEPTIONAL!!!...how else can one describe this phenom? Luv this man!
what can I say that hasn't been said about him a million times before? a million and one times, he's simply the best and'' you can't get any better than the best''.
most people argue wo may be the best guitarist, bassist, or percussionist. tommy does all three and effortlessly. what a true talent to watch pour his heart out to do what he does best. " to please those who love to listen" . hey, not bad from a old metal head like me. thanks for posting the video.
Saw him last night - what an artist and gentleman.
This video demonstrates an amazing level of talent and taste. His arrangement and performance is Top shelf. He manages to play these songs articulated very cleanly and masterfully and the heart and soul of music shines bright.
I am a player who has worked to be able to play a bit of Jerry and Chet. Tommy makes this complex and challenging music appear easy to play. I can assure anyone who isn't a guitarist it isn't anything like easy to play at all! I give praise where it is richly deserved.
An Australian in Scotland honoring an American. Good music knows no boundaries!
Love you Tommy... Auzzie Auzzie Auzzie.. Oi oi oi !!! I heard of you from family and friends since i was a teenager but never took the Time to listen.. I just started listening and now I know.. You are the mantis! God bless brother!
The only people who don't like this music are still living at home with their mommies and they are working down at the broom factory and still sucking their thumbs
Watching from Indonesia ...
Good luck to Bung Tommy ...
Perform art always energyc strong nice fun and look is so sympatic ... 👍😁
This is what you call a MASTER of the instrument. Excellent all the way around!
Ну это же фантастика.это космос.Беспредел.С большим уважением.
For some reason I always seem to forget just how good he is and when I then see him I'm absolutely blown away.
Growing older, having fun, doing what you want to do. Tommy is an inspiration to the old and young alike!
I’m 66 & have been playing progressive arena rock guitar my whole life. But all that’s pale to this great guitar work. **I love it!!**
I'm happy to be able to say I've seen him five years in a row in San Francisco. I've ordered my tickets for next February...I never get tired of watching him and listening to him. The fans love him and he feels the same way about his audience and that is why we keep coming back! He is awesome of course, but it is the give and take with the audience that makes his concerts magic.
People get into these arguments about who is "the best" guitarist. In my opinion, there is no best; they all have their own strengths. I don't think I could even narrow my list down to 3 dozen favorites. A lot of times it just depends on what I'm in the mood to hear at a given time.
Tommy would be in my 3 dozen or so and so would Chet and Jerry Reed.
Absolutely correct!
Yes, any true musician will tell you that none of them even think about who is 'The Best' there are talented, skilled players and they each have their own voice to add to the world - each one inspires us and reveals the beauty of god's universe, the beauty of the human soul in being able to produce music that celebrates life - music is not an Olympic event.
Tommy has taken us all to a place that up on the list. Agreed, there are hundreds of amazingly talented players. Thousands maybe. You guys all know Tommy's background and his efforts in entertainment. He is a one man band, as he says himself. And when he realized that it was just Chet playing, and not three other guys, on his recordings from the sixties, That made him take it to that next level. So I agree with most of these comments. Cool chops no doubt..
+EclecticHillbilly
As easey... he shred with his old guitar...........
Emanuell is deff !! the best at what he do....
My old guitar heroes has a rip.....
Maximum security is a waist of time...
He really just loves to play and share it with us,and I believe that's all one needs to make great music.
DAMN! I could listen to this guy play for 6 weeks -- take a 15 minute break -- and then listen to him for another 6 weeks.
I'm delighted to add the six-thousand and first like for Tommy Emmanuel's tribute medley for Chet Atkins and the recently departed Jerry Reed. Thos three are/where a true fellowship of guitar excellence spanning generations, irrespective of one's favorite musical genre or era. Rest easy, Jerry.
I just know Chet and Jerry are up there jamming in heaven, their advanced ages no longer hindering to their playing, alongside other departed musical legends they admired. For example: WC Handy, Jimmie Rogers, Louis Armstrong, Duke Ellington, Gene Autry, Bob Wills, Roy Acuff, Charlie Parker, Miles Davis, Merle Travis, Lenny Breau and certainly the recently departed Eddie Van Halen. When you get there Eddie, say hello to John Lennon and George Harrison for me, okay?
I just can't imagine how large is the work behind this miracle.
Томми !!!!!!это ЧУДО что ты есть!!!!!!! твое искусство не перестает восхищать !!! Этт бальзам для души !!!!дорогой Томми !!!с с Днем Рождения !!!! Всех и всяческих благ!!! Приезжай к нам еще !!!!!!!!!
Brings me such joy listening to Tommy playing these Chet/Jerry tunes, the guy is so incredible and such a happy picker :)
Hi Tommy, I'm so glad you discovered Chet Atkins & also so glad to have seen yourself & your Brother Phil play together. Keep picking my friend.
Ponte Vedra, FL for 2 shows. Can't wait. I could listen to this all day.
I love Chet Atkins.
I love Jerry Reed.
I love Tommy Emanuel and Chet loved Tommy as well.
They remind me of my favorite ice cream flavors,..
Chocolate, Strawberry and Butter Pecan.
I can’t live without any of the three, and I won’t!
Because I love them all.
I am happy that my Dad was able to see TE live about 9 months before he passed away Like everyone else he was astonished by the playing.
There is no finer, or more noble master of the guitar. Tommy, you are beyond words :)
It makes me so happy to just sit, listen and watch how much Tommy enjoys what he is doing.
Tommy is simply amazing.he makes it look so effortless and fun. He is truly one of the greats. Chet Atkins said so many times and that is a high honor.
It still amazes me how low some people can go, but makes me so proud to see this from so high up....
I have been playing guitar for 60 years and I think Tommy is the worlds greatest guitarist,and so versatile.
For sheer rhythmic nuance and percussion plus chord color and prolificness Tommy is the best.Must have a phonographic photographic memory.
I had the pleasure of meeting Tommy 13 years ago at the Walnut Valley Festival. He is a gentleman in every sense of the word, incomparably talented, and a genuinely nice guy.
Geez, every performance by this guy is a world class clinic!
Holy shit - I thought I wasn't a fan of Tommy till I saw this.
Damn them fingers :)
I like Tommy's playing. You can sense that he worked hard to get his fingers to move in so many ways. There's a lot of quality in his playing without losing the fun in the playing. Thanks for playing that for us Tommy. I hope to see on Copper Mountain this summer. Thank you to sidneyandherbie for putting this on YT.
SUCH AMAZING TALENT---AND HOW ECSTATIC HE IS TOO SHARE IT---DEF IN HIS ELEMENT----wonderful;.
Never heard of him before... He’s wonderful ! Thank you.
he will open up a whole new world
I just gotta say it: TE IS THE BEST!!! ...but best of all, he takes you beyond all of that and back again to your self. Truly transcendent artistry.
Wow! I am flabbergasted! I have worked very hard on guitar on and off for 50 years. I quit! OK I don't quit, but man! Just wonderful, exciting, impressive, astounding. I think I am going to go stare into a corner or something.
Wooow, you guys: Tommy, Chet ... just knew you this week but already captured my heart...amazing...
I have watched hundreds of TE videos and seen him live twice and I never cease to be amazed.
When, even though he was in his 90s @ the time, a legend like Les Paul mainly just sat back and enjoyed Tommy's playing, you KNOW the man's a MASTER!
Oh, it's still "the best ever." I keep coming back to this great video. The sound quality is wonderful and the song choices here are great. Tonight I listened to a little Chet, Jerry and Doyle Dykes, but I always return to Tommy.
Tommy, you are an inspiration to all - thank you
Ogni concerto (15 per l'esattezza) che ho visto di Tommy negli ultimi 12 anni è stato un viaggio nel talento e bravura di questo artista. Cittadella, Soave, Firenze, Legnano, Bristol, Salisbury, Sarzana, Formigine, S. Giovanni in Persiceto... Grandissimo talento e grande persona, sempre disponibile e cordiale con i fan.
What can I say? The guy is frickin' amazing. I practice 30 hours a week, but I don't think I'll ever get that good. I think Tommy has a special gift.
+DwightMS1 He and his brother Phil were pretty much child prodigy's. Tommy has been playing since age 4 and performing from not that much later.
- Simply amazing. Tommy said in a meet and greet, "I don't read music".