British guitarist analyses Phil Keaggy's MELODIC shredding on an ACOUSTIC!
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- Tonight I'm taking a look at Phil Keaggy on the acoustic back in 1991!
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Phil Keaggy! One of the most under-rated guitarists ever.
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Absolutely!
True that.
Completely agree.
Phil Keaggy; a guitarist sent from heaven to humans
to your average non listener, I suppose.
but anyone who's anybody in the finger style world, is very well acquainted with keaggy and his stylistic prowess of his Olsons over the years.
and if you weren't, well ''stick out your hand'' as the teacher or principal ,used to say in school in the 60's
Phil lives close by. I had the opportunity to hear him play to a small group at a local Music shop. Seeing his ability close up was a treat. Nice guy. His Olson guitar cost more than my first home. Thank you for respecting his Christian faith.
I have seen, and talked to Phil many times. He is truly a humble man and a dear brother in The Lord. Last time in was in Jax, FL, I took my Les Paul to the concert in Murray Hill. He played, Happy-of which I sang the intro-then he signed my guitar. What I love about Phil is he plays every note and he loves The Lord through his music.
To see him just go into one of his jams was a gift. One time in Atlanta he did one of his solos for about a hour straight. Better than the roller coaster at Six Flags 😂
Philip Side is my All time favorite of his. A beautiful mix of his offerings. Who will speak up for the Little Ones was way before anyone else was speaking up for Life.
I’ve met Phil before as well, super nice guy. I’ve seen him play acoustic fingerstyle sets, as well as jazz in a small club. One of the greats.
jennifur sun Morning Light is one of my favorites.
I've met and seen Phil Keaggy play over the last forty years a number of times. The most honorable and honoring Christian irrespective of his over-the-top amazing gift and talent.
A humble man of phenomenal gifting!
Same here, Chip! Your bro Kit would agree. 😊
El mejor guitarrista que he escuchado, y para la gloria De Nuestro Señor Jesucristo, cuando el amor y la pasión se juntan con el Espíritu Santo no hay nada que el mundo se pueda comparar.
Totally agree. I've done numerous art pieces on him and he's so kind and humble.
I had the honour & pleasure of spending an hour 1on1 with Phil in NZ, in the late 1970s, talking guitar & subsequently leading to giving up a “hobnailed boot 12string” for an Ibanez 6string acoustic. A real man of God, and a brother..
@@brucerodgershimself Bruce? Are you connected from years ago to what Father was doing back in small town Ontario?
If my eyes were closed, and you didn't mention his name, I would immediately know that it was Phil Keaggy! He has a sound that is all his. He is fantastic!
I agree. Phil's music is unmistakable.
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Well said and very true; he is such a unique player.
so true.
Yes, he does. Yet, he will be the first to tell you he was always like a sponge, soaking many many different musician’s styles. In a sense, that’s basically what most honest musicians do, picking up certain things from others.
Let's not miss the main point. He is not just an underrated guitarist, but the reason he is underrated must be the emphasis. He is underrated because he is a born-again Christian
This seems to be true for many great Christian artists. Partially because some people are turned off by Christianity and partially because lack of being in the mainstream due to being in the Christian music world.
The music industry is satanic. They won't promote someone like Keaggy
Rich Mullins, Randy Stonehill....
That’s ok, his rewards aren’t here on earth.
Why do you think that?
Phil is the only guitarist who has ever been able to bring me to tears with their playing.
Have followed Phil Keaggy for 40 years. Saw him in concert once. Faithful Christian and humble, yet amazing guitarist.
I've loved Phil Keaggy for years. He's an amazing singer, songwriter AND guitarist!
And an even amazing PERSON!!
He is unreal . One of the best finger style players I’ve ever heard.
Phil is a true master of the guitar. It shows how much you appreciate great players to include him. Thanks, Fil.
So glad to see Phil on this channel. Regarding the Hendrix "quote," Phil himself has repeatedly denied that Jimi ever said that.
My favorite way to see Phil live is when it's just he, an acoustic guitar, and his JamMan. He does a lot of layering and becomes a one man band. I don't know if you're looking to feature him again, but here's a clip like I described. He does some nice intro stuff, but the song really takes off at about the 2:10 mark. th-cam.com/video/3wpn6LVxX0s/w-d-xo.html
Thanks so much for featuring Phil Keaggy. I've been a fan since the early 70"s. I've always appreciated his gift of melody. He's also a great lyricist and singer.
I've been a Phil Phan (fan) since the 70s. His music and his Christian faith are perfectly blended.
'How the West was One' was my 1st experience with Phil Keaggy. To this day its still my all time favorite album powerful stuff those fingers.
Fil,I saw Phil Keaggy twenty years ago in a church with my brother and we're both musicians but after seeing Phil Keaggy live the man is so gifted that I felt like burning my guitar and my brother did as well,I wasn't jealous of him or anything because Phil's so far above the norm that he's on a completely different level,it's not a competition anyways,Phil Keaggy is a man truly gifted and blessed by God. Bob.
Met him in late 60's heard, saw his band Glass Harp many times alone 3 sets, as well as openers from many big name bands, artists. Also have every thing he has ever released on LP, Cassettes, CD's & Videos. Alone, acoustic, electric, christian stuff with many different people he never fails been blessed to have gotten to hear, see & meet him in my life, one of the best guitarists ever, musician, human!! 60+ years!!
I’ve seen him play many times growing up in Youngstown Ohio. He is truly an amazing guitarist and an amazing human being. Thanks for giving him his due.
I was lucky enough to see him at a show in like the mid 90s he was incredible! Even got to meet him afterwards, nicest guy ever. I’m a atheist and I have about a 200 song Keaggy Spotify playlist that we listen to all the time. It’s mostly his acoustic instrumental stuff. 1991s “Beyond Nature” is my favorite album from him, it’s so brilliant and peaceful, I’ve been sleeping to it for years! 👍🏻
Thank you for your kind and respectful words about Phil. Also, I really appreciate the heads up on the “beyond nature“ album as I somehow missed that one and will now look it up.
BTW: I to have found that religion seems to bring up more questions than answers. I am a hyper analytical person - the most analytical person I have ever met actually. That can come in handy, of course, but it can also present some con founding challenges. One thing that becomes increasingly clear to me though is that there is a spiritual unseen realm Dash a reality in dimensions beyond our mortal three dimensional reality. I have become convinced but there really is such a thing as a very dark, evil, malevolent room as well as a kingdom with all the opposite attributes. Irrespective of the many unanswered questions, I’ve concluded that , Of all the religions, the Judeo Christian story or narrative explains most closely the force is that I have come to believe are real.
As I write this on October 30 of 2021, Eric Metaxas is releasing a new book called “is atheism dead?“ If you or anyone else reading this comment wants some very intelligent and reasonable observations and commentary on this whole topic, I strongly recommend that you get a copy of this outstanding book. While Eric unabashedly comes from a Christian worldview, I find his treatise fair and very well thought out. Perhaps the thing that most readers will appreciate most is the extensive outside knowledge that he has researched and compiled in this book from various leading experts and authorities.
If you listen to Spirit filled music like this that much, Soon you’ll become a Christian.
Best guitarist in the world whether acoustic or electric, hands down.
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Yes, he is.
Brilliant guitarist. So glad you discussed his playing.
I've heard this artist's name for years, but never really got around paying attention to his playing. Dang! He makes it look so easy! Thanks for highlighting him here, Fil.
never heard of phil before but this is absolutely beautiful
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Check out a session of him from JamPlay here
th-cam.com/video/2u0yiK34pWU/w-d-xo.html
Phil just released 3 new albums in the last 4 months!!
TH-cam Phil Keaggy. Best. Absolutely profoundly beautiful musician
Phil has devoted his life and talent to contemporary Christian music.
Seen him 5 times, he is amazing live. Glad you got to see him here. Thanks Fil for showcasing him.
I hope you continue to listen to more. You'll be amazed and have your eyes open to your Creator and lover of your soul. Happy listening!
Truely one of the all time GREATEST GUITAR MASTERS ! Had the privilage of playin percussion behind this master many years ago ! Extreme experience! Nice Job Phil !
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I saw Phil play in the mid 70's, also he was my first magazine cover back in 1982. He played at the wedding of Linda Eastman's sister, with Linda and her husband Paul McCartney participating. I also have a photo of Phil and Paul sitting together and both playing acoustic guitars, one of which was a left handed model that Phil had made especially for Paul.
Would love to see that photo
the great thing about seeing Phil live, is about half of it is improvised. On his Philly Live DVD, in the commentary, he mentions that the opening song was just something he was playing around with backstage as they were introducing him! He is so good at improvising that his sound guy started recording his sound checks because he would have many magical moments. His CD , "Roundabout" is all recorded soundchecks. On his album, "On The Fly" which is played entirely on a Parker Fly, he has one jam that is over 30 minutes long, totally improvised. He said he was in the zone and would have gone longer, but he looked over at the reel to reel and saw it was running out out of tape. He also has a song on "Acoustic Sketches" called "The Marionette" , it was an improvisation he did as someone read a poem called The Marionette. He did a second take, but ended up using the first one
Fil, thanks for having Phil on tonight. He’s off the charts.
I put this man in the same category as Tommy Emmanuel. I didn't know he was missing the second finger on his picking hand. Great coordination. Great video Fil. Thank you.
Tommy Emmanuel's Classical Gas was absolutely incredible, thanks for bringing back that memory!
@@Seegster77 Accident.........or LSD flashback. Ahoohoohoohoo!!!!!!🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
He lost it in a childhood accident to a water pump age about 4 or 5.
@@Payne2view I believe Tony Iommi is 2 finger tips on his right hand in a foundry accident.
@@Seegster77 he most certainly didn't let that stop him from being a gifted guitar virtuosity. Tony Iommi of Black Sabbath is missing 2 finger tips on his right hand in a foundry accident.
Excellent analysis of a living legend, he can make his guitar sing.
Thanks Greg!
I think he has 10 fingers on that left hand, not sure, they're moving so fast! Cant even believe he's picking and strumming like that with a missing finger!! That was absolutely beautiful..thanks! Analysis very informative as usual.
Thanks Sandra!
Phil told me that he never took a guitar lesson, but learned to play guitar on his own, practicing almost incessantly as a young man, listening to many different music genres.
phil keaggy is a really an underrated legend
Phil is a Christian musician with lots of great music
Beautiful guitar from Phil, he's a genius.
I've seen Phil Keaggy a few times by himself and a few times with Glass Harp, has he's from my neck of the woods in Ohio... Excellent Excellent guitar player and just so tasteful live !
He sings with the guitar. Phil is definitely gifted. Technically amazing stuff that the average person who doesn’t know anything about music can enjoy. Thank you Fil for pointing out the negative impact of drugs. I got high one time when I was 16 and that taught me a lesson. Never touched it afterwards. Life and music is so much better clean. Thank you Fil. God bless you.
Check out "The Wind and the Wheat" and "Shades of Green" by Phil Keaggy. Brilliant!
"March of the clouds" is fantastic too.
"Master and the Musician" is one of the greatest guitar albums of all time.
The recording of Castle's call with the wind instrument is amazing
I think The Wind and the Wheat is my favorite album of all time.
That was amazing.
I was privileged to see Phil live twice! It was himself/solo with looping... he was awesome!
good call on this one fil. I've never heard of this guy, absolutely mesmerizing. your spot on saying his playing is cinematic, I immediately felt like this was from a movie sound track. good pick.
This track still blows my mind! The album too is incredible and inspiring. Thanks for this!
Can you tell me the Album it's on? Thanks!
Always loved his alternative tuning compositions. First saw him in the 70's live. Saw him again a few years ago and really got into his looper on-the-fly creations. It was memorizing! Huge talent.
Also "The wind in the wheat" is quite ethereal. I also love his work on "How the West was One". "Time" is one of my favourite rock songs of all time and his live solo on that is phenomenal. I saw him live in the UK in the 90s. Great guitarist.
Love how the west was won double live album
What a way to spend a Saturday nigh listening to Phil Keaggy's melodic guitar playing and your analysis and break down thanks Fil.
Fil breaking down Phil's guitar skills..awesome!! and I want to thank you Fil for showcasing alot of guitarists that may not be as mainstream or they may be underrated...your channel has such diversity and the way you break down videos is fair and honest..I can't get enough of your channel...awesome job bro!
No problem!
Thank You so very much!!!! Phil is my absolute favorite guitarist!! Such a humble genius with a body of work matched by very few contemporaries. To this day he is still making jaw dropping music.
I've seen Phil over a dozen times live in all kinds of venues and settings. I saw him play in front of 10,000 people and a group of 6 fellow players at a guitar summit. He was the same player and person each time. A genuine soul and one of the finest players ever. I saw him walk into a room at 11:30 in the evening after a full day of teaching and playing at his guitar summit. The group was a mix of new and very experienced players but Phil had the ability to encourage and instruct each one at their level. I actually got to play with him for about an hour that night and having been a new player at the age of 42 his encouragement put my playing on another level. The best advice he gave was don't be afraid to mess up. He encouraged us to stretch ourselves and with that we would experience failure. But that was ok just part of the process. Hard to believe but he is a finer human being than a player and his playing speaks for itself. Thanks phil...
It is so nice to see a video about Phil and his playing. Thank you for doing this.
Thank you for including Phil in your repertoire. He is well known in some circles and totally unknown in others and yet, he is such a beautiful artist. I was buying his albums as a teenager in the late 70s, early 80s. I've loved his work for a long time.
First concert I ever attended, not sure what the year was but late 60's or early 70's. Glass Harp played a local High School. Watching Phil shred was awesome.
My goodness I shed tears on this song. You could feel the presence of the Lord!
It should be illegal for somebody to be that talented! I consider him personally the ultimate guitarist!
I have always loved Phil Keaggy. I'd put him on top of the Acoustic ranking with Glen Campbell. Another great analysis Fil.
That is fantastic!
I've sat about 10 feet from Mr. Keaggy and watched him play a set using his looper. The man is incredibly talented and such a humble, amazing musician!
A very underrated guitar legend.
Stunningly beautiful! what a great guitarist, and singer!
Phil Keaggy!!! Woo-hoo!! And a phenomenal electric guitarist, as well!
Hey man. Thank you so much for reviewing my personal favorite guitar player. I've seen him 3 times in the past 4 years and each time he gets better. I really recommend reviewing on a TH-cam vid, his old band The Glass Harp. They are absolutely incredible! If you think solo Phil is good, the three of them together will blow your mind. God Bless you man and have a great day.
Great response! Thanks Fil For reacting to Phil! You're both great!
After 4 years lots of thanks for this "old" vid where Phil Keaggy`s playing "Castle Call/ Pilgrim´s Flight", such awesome and beautiful guitar music, ´can imagine this was played on string instruments in Great Britain/ Ireland some centurys ago! Thank you very much Fil for analysing! Greetings from Germany.
Fil, as always, an enjoyable and insightful analysis.
In my opinion, Phil Keaggy is the best living guitarist and I do not say that lightly. His technical prowess is only exceeded by his sense of melody, harmony, and rhythm. As you correctly stated, his legato is face melting but I would point out his contrapuntal movement in multiple rhythmic centers. Phil is the master of the instrument.
Well done, sir!
Another amazing player I am totally unaware of. This is stunning, classical folky...a lot going on! Loved it.
Well done Fil for recognizing a great guitarist!
Thank you for highlighting such a great an (in some circles) underrated guitarist. I grew up listening to his music (first on vinyl!).
We live on the same planet and at the same time as Phil Keaggy does. Man. That's freakin' awesome and as a guitarist, all the proximity to perfection I need to be inspired.
I've seen Phil live 3-4 times from around 1982 to 2018 and he is phenomenal! Added to everything else said about him is that he has a great voice as well! A great player, songwriter, vocalist, who plays several instruments. I love your critic's Phill great job!!!
good to listen to some quieter acoustic brilliance. thanks for posting Fil.. not seen this.
A true pro! Beautiful composition!
Rock on!
Phil has been one of my favorites for decades. I followed him as a teen. I saw him play once in Scotland in the mid-80s and a couple of more times on the east coast in the States. An absolute maestro on guitars, both electric and acoustic.
Phil, I have a message from Phil Keaggy for you. I have known Phil for over 40 years now and I am doing a story on the 50th Anniversary of his "What A Day" album. The first record he did after leaving Glass Harp. In researching for my story I came across your video here and sent Phil the link... this is how he replied... "I wish I could meet this Phil….
He’s so intelligent and gifted at what he does!" Then he wrote to me... "I bet you could make a connection and if you do please tell him I like his videos!" So there you go - well done. I have booked Phil at least 15 times over the years to play at concerts or conferences for us and I published Christian Musician magazine for over 20 years. Phil was on the very first cover of my magazine and many times after that over the years. He played my wedding even... as my bride was coming down the aisle Phil was playing the 'Wedding March" on his acoustic guitar through his JamMan. I thought to myself, "Lord, does it get any better than this?" Anyway, thanks for what you do. I learn a lot from your videos. Bruce
Thanks Bruce for relaying the message, that's great and I appreciated it!
I have seen Phil 4 times over the last few decades. Tremendous player with an amazing sense of melody.
Such Phenomenal guitar mastery! A beautiful piece of music played so fluidly and flawlessly! an absolute pleasure to listen to this amazing man! Great analysis Fil! Cheers Mario!😀🤘🤘
great analyses of Phil's playing, he is a very humble man,who love's people , and family , i talked with him for 40 min , before concert , he has a lot of heart . God bless !!!!!!
I have met and I have had the honor of playing with Phil. What an awesome human being and musician. I played with him and Lincoln Brewster on a third stage at a 3 day christian concert. the guy is so humble and full of smiles and so willing to give advice both on guitar and life with a gentle smile and love. The man will always hold a special place in my heart even though I know he won't remember me.
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Phil is a Christian. Had he hone out in the world at 20 years old or so he would have set the world on fire. However, he chose to do Christian music. His song Who Will Speak Up for the Children is so powerful. Way ahead of his time given the subject matter. Awesome performance. Majorly responsible for my acceptance of Christ.
Praise God🎉❤!!!
I agree. “Who Will Speak Up for the Little Ones” is one of my favorites.
Thank you for covering Phil. You really honored him.
He is simply one of the greatest guitarists of all time.
I saw Phil at a local church where I live, and I was never the same after. I felt like burning my acoustic guitar after.
Brannon Evans same.
Did you see him at tower hill? The night he honored Jerry Gaskill?
I had that on VHS back in the day. Great breakdown as usual Fil.
Saw him play with Tony Levin and Jerry Morotta. Before the show I briefly talked to him. Very kind guy! Playing was great as always.
I love how he just cheeses through these awesome performances
Wow, that was soooo beautiful; absolutely one of the good things in life is music like this 🙂.
Beautiful playing! I love acoustic guitar. I admire anyone that can play acoustic guitar well or exceptionally well, because I could never get close to the level I would have liked to have been ☹️ great video 👍 😎🤘
I saw him back in 1975 and then probably another dozen times through the early 2000's. Amazing player. His improvs in the mid 70's thru the early 80's were rivaled by very few. Interesting that his very best studio solos were never done on his own work. "He'll do the Same" and "Which One are You" by Paul Clark feature Phil as the lead guitarist. Take a listen - you'll be blown away and wonder how he was not mentioned in the same breath as any of the very best in the rock genre. Trust me; check it out.
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Wind and the Wheat.....just an amazing album and one of my fav's !
Very nice and smooth. I knew he did Christian music so I didn't check him out. I will now. Great video. Thanks, Fil.
So glad to here you critique this amazing video. Phil flatly denies the rumor concerning Jimi Hendrix. I had the chance to see him in Tulsa, Oklahoma. After the concert I looked for him to get his autograph. Only to find him giving free guitar lessons to a large group of small children. What a privilege that was to watch. That alone was worth the price of admission!!!!
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Another great video. Phil Keaggy dismissed the “Hendrix” quote. I think you really do a great job analyzing these great artists. I learn a lot from your videos.
A great summary of a great player. Hearing guys like him, and others in that quality class, makes one feel vastly inferior and question why in the world one continues to play. At the end of the day it has to be the love of music that is the key to it all
Reaction and review...perfect. I love Phil Keaggy's acoustic releases.
LOVE Phil Keaggy!!
Sooooo freakin' glad to see him here!
There is a song "Tell Me How You Feel" from
the Sunday's Child album that is awesome
and quite wonderfully Paul McCartney-esque!
Fil, Thank you much for this...so appreciated :)
Amazing sound he has. Acoustic master.
amazing player...
Incidentally, my first exposure to Phil Keaggy was when he collaborated on some gospel music with Phil Driscoll (trumpet) and Abraham Loriel back in the early 90s. I believe they ended up recording much of their jam session, too...which was amazing!
Don't forget he is missing a finger on his picking hand. Lost it when he was 4 or 5 yrs old. I went to a concert of his in VA (with Stonehill), used a borrowed 35 mil camera got pics of and with him. Dude I borrowed camera from lost the film and my pics! Ugggg. He was a super nice and humble guy! I love to see Phil smile when doing these vids! He is such a great guy too!
Wow, that was beautiful, hadn’t heard of this gent 👍🏻
Fil, you picked an excellent medley. Master & The Musician was my first Phil album in college.
Thanks! It's interesting that Ty Tabor called Phil Keaggy one of his main influences. Phil's accoustic playing is sublime. Didn't know much else about him personally. Even with Glass Harp he sounded amazing.
I have this on VHS! Great video. One of the best things I learned from it was him talking about hearing guys play things he can’t play but rather let it bother him, he gets inspired to create his own take on what they play. I’ve seen him play play live twice. Incredible show!
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He's still rockin' to this day.
Phil is from my hometown, Youngstown, Ohio, have a friend that roadied for Glass Harp, still have their album. Youngstown also home of my friends guitarist Gary Markasky from Michael Stanley Band & drummer Myron Grombacher who played with Rick Derringer Band & most known for Pat Benatar Band.