Led Zeppelin - Stairway to Heaven, played by a street guitarist at Piazza Navona in Rome. Update: The name of the guitarist is Riccardo Mastantuono. Check out his TH-cam channel: / rickymastantuono
Been in Rome last week and saw this man too in Piazza Navona! He was playing some Dire Straits medley. Rome is an incredible place for street musicians. I think I listened to the whole Pink Floyd discography.
He probably heard this song for almost 30 years now.. and he doesnt really seem to give a damn about people.. he's just doing what he loves and delivering a masterpiece cover
Proof to the positive that gear, recording equipment, has nothing on talent. Guy plays a cheap guitar, through a cheap amplifier, recorded on a mobile phone, and does a better job than some of the TH-camrs playing 4k Les Pauls through Axe FX II's, through high-end interfaces. Kudos.
***** Back when I used to gig full time, I played an old biker bar that, while ramshackle and rundown, was quite the local spot in my area. I'll never forget walking in there one night, high-end PRS in the case I was carrying, brand new 4x12 and Triple Rec in tow, beautiful peddle board with a few thousand dollars of peddles laced up with overpriced cabling, and here's this local guy playing a shitty, beat up SG on stage, through an old classic Fender amp. He played with his fingers and kept a slide in between his clenched knees; he was a dried up prune of a man, but when his hands hit the strings, it sent shivers up my spine. I'm a "good" guitarist, never been a great one, by any stretch, and I have a studio filled with gear. And here is this man with his eyes closed, playing "The Ballad of Curtis Loew" through equipment that wasn't as good as the shit I had when I was a teenager playing in garage bands, and he's nearly bringing me to tears.
***** Same story man. I've got an American Custom 24, and an S2 Custom 22 hanging on the wall, among some other pretty nice guitars; the 24 was nearly 4k, barely gets touched. I've got an Axe FX Ultra, and some beautiful studio gear that collects dust as well. Granted I played in a popular band for a few years when I was young, so I can hang on to that at least, but I look around at this shit and it feels like a waste at times. To be fair, my career is the main thing that gets in the way, but that's not even a good excuse when I can find the time to play 20 minutes a day. I bet that 22 sounded killer through that VHT.
***** The S2's are fantastic. My S2 24 feels nearly as good as the American 24, minus the refinements with the rounded edges of the fretboard. The tone of the 24 is just a pinch nicer on the clean channels, but seriously, for less than $1500 bucks the S2's are a great value. And I have been there man. Most of my band's music was written in Dropped C; right around the time of nu-metal, although without sounding egotistical I would go out on a limb and say our stuff was much more thoughtful. But during those days I was playing the usual blend of Jackson, Ibanez, Schecter, and the occasional baratone from Fender if it had the right pickups. All of that gear just masked the problems in my playing. I had no finesse, and hadn't yet learned the nuance of really meaningful picking and strumming.
RICKY WELL MAN WISH I WAS THERE IN ROME !!! SOUNDS REALLY FUCKIN "GREAT" I WAS SINGING EVERY CHORD ALMOST WANTED TO CRY 😢 ..... KEEP IT UP MY BROTHER COME TO MYRTLE BEACH SOUTH CAROLINA WE COULD HAVE A IRON MAIDEN TRIBUTE BAND MAKE LOTS OF $ MONEY $ AND FIND OUR CALLING .. ERIC WRENN 213 VISTA DR , GARDEN CITY SC 29576 "843" 318 0036 "PEACE"
Amazing. It kills me that this video doesn't have more views, but more so that nobody (aside from those whose heads weren't displayed) was smiling or even acknowledging such great musical talent. You inspire me.
Awesome guitar cover of one of best (if not the best) songs of the legendary Led Zeppelin band, KUDOS to you Sir! God bless and keep uploading videos like this -
Hey he's an old guitarists that's been playing for 40 years. All you young guys keep practicing maybe you'll be this good if you practice every f in day because that's what it takes. I know because I'm one of those old fs that has been playing for the last 40 years.
omg, I love his music. I was visiting Rome in 2019, and heard his music - still listening to his music right now from my recording. I wish I asked if he has records to sell. Glad i found him here!
Magnifico chitarrista ,le sue espressioni musicali partono dal profondo del suo animo e dove la sua inseparabile compagna che e' la chitarra nell'insieme creano all'unisono un atmosfera magica dove e' impossibile stancarsi ad ascoltare.Ho avuto la fortuna in passato di suonare con lui e per questo il mio commento e' come una garanzia anche se non ha bisogno di presentazioni perche' come le sue dita iniziano a sfiorare le corde della chitarra il resto e' magia.
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These guys are always taking their Squire Strats to the streets proving that you don't need expensive guitars to kick ass.
Been in Rome last week and saw this man too in Piazza Navona! He was playing some Dire Straits medley. Rome is an incredible place for street musicians. I think I listened to the whole Pink Floyd discography.
He probably heard this song for almost 30 years now.. and he doesnt really seem to give a damn about people.. he's just doing what he loves and delivering a masterpiece cover
Proof to the positive that gear, recording equipment, has nothing on talent. Guy plays a cheap guitar, through a cheap amplifier, recorded on a mobile phone, and does a better job than some of the TH-camrs playing 4k Les Pauls through Axe FX II's, through high-end interfaces. Kudos.
Nemes 49 I'm sorry, but I'm not sure I understand this reply?
***** Back when I used to gig full time, I played an old biker bar that, while ramshackle and rundown, was quite the local spot in my area. I'll never forget walking in there one night, high-end PRS in the case I was carrying, brand new 4x12 and Triple Rec in tow, beautiful peddle board with a few thousand dollars of peddles laced up with overpriced cabling, and here's this local guy playing a shitty, beat up SG on stage, through an old classic Fender amp.
He played with his fingers and kept a slide in between his clenched knees; he was a dried up prune of a man, but when his hands hit the strings, it sent shivers up my spine. I'm a "good" guitarist, never been a great one, by any stretch, and I have a studio filled with gear. And here is this man with his eyes closed, playing "The Ballad of Curtis Loew" through equipment that wasn't as good as the shit I had when I was a teenager playing in garage bands, and he's nearly bringing me to tears.
***** Same story man. I've got an American Custom 24, and an S2 Custom 22 hanging on the wall, among some other pretty nice guitars; the 24 was nearly 4k, barely gets touched. I've got an Axe FX Ultra, and some beautiful studio gear that collects dust as well. Granted I played in a popular band for a few years when I was young, so I can hang on to that at least, but I look around at this shit and it feels like a waste at times. To be fair, my career is the main thing that gets in the way, but that's not even a good excuse when I can find the time to play 20 minutes a day.
I bet that 22 sounded killer through that VHT.
***** The S2's are fantastic. My S2 24 feels nearly as good as the American 24, minus the refinements with the rounded edges of the fretboard. The tone of the 24 is just a pinch nicer on the clean channels, but seriously, for less than $1500 bucks the S2's are a great value.
And I have been there man. Most of my band's music was written in Dropped C; right around the time of nu-metal, although without sounding egotistical I would go out on a limb and say our stuff was much more thoughtful. But during those days I was playing the usual blend of Jackson, Ibanez, Schecter, and the occasional baratone from Fender if it had the right pickups. All of that gear just masked the problems in my playing. I had no finesse, and hadn't yet learned the nuance of really meaningful picking and strumming.
+Silverjerk its all in the fingers
The name of the player is Ricky Mastantuono, you can listen at him almost every day in Rome , Piazza Navona or in front of the Pantheon!
Yes! Thank you!
RICKY WELL MAN WISH I WAS THERE IN ROME !!! SOUNDS REALLY FUCKIN
"GREAT" I WAS SINGING EVERY CHORD ALMOST
WANTED TO CRY 😢 .....
KEEP IT UP MY BROTHER
COME TO MYRTLE BEACH
SOUTH CAROLINA WE COULD
HAVE A IRON MAIDEN TRIBUTE BAND MAKE LOTS
OF $ MONEY $ AND FIND OUR CALLING .. ERIC WRENN
213 VISTA DR , GARDEN CITY
SC 29576 "843" 318 0036
"PEACE"
Ricc
ardo Mastantuono
I went to Italy a few years ago and heard him play and wished I could’ve stayed and listens all night! Thank you for sharing his name
@@rickymastantuono absolute legend he is
I love this guy, I love how he is so relaxed while playing.
You know some ones good when they don't even have to look at the fret board. Nice version of a classic!
+Steve Williams OR EVEN BETTER CAN SING ,NOT LOOK @ THE FRETS AND PLAY LIKE AN ace!?!?!!
Amazing. It kills me that this video doesn't have more views, but more so that nobody (aside from those whose heads weren't displayed) was smiling or even acknowledging such great musical talent. You inspire me.
Lovely. Could listen to this all day.
I bought his CDs there nearly 10 years ago and everytime I play them I can imagine him in Piazza Navonna.
Awesome guitar cover of one of best (if not the best) songs of the legendary Led Zeppelin band, KUDOS to you Sir! God bless and keep uploading videos like this -
This guy is definitely a teacher who just rocks it on the weekends.. Checkout the perfect form.
Piazza Navona is always full of surprises!!
i saw him last september at the same place,its a guitar maste!!!r,i bought two of his cd's.his feeling and his techniqe are awesome.thanks man.
Amazing talent. If I saw him on the street id drop everything and just stop and listen.
Hey he's an old guitarists that's been playing for 40 years. All you young guys keep practicing maybe you'll be this good if you practice every f in day because that's what it takes. I know because I'm one of those old fs that has been playing for the last 40 years.
Glenn: Well done regarding your longevity. Where are you playing, your projects, hook-ups, main objectives now?
okay boomer
Bruh
Yoo the salt is real with you boomer. I've been playing for three months and can already shred this song with power chords and Rat distortion 100%
this man plays so beautifully, it's soothing of how he's playing stairway to heaven 😍
If Mark Knopfler covered this song, it would sound like this...
+Niccolò Mineo Agree!
+Niccolò Mineo I was thinking the exact same thing!
I was just about to write that.
@@mssaif8091 Mohammad Shahriar Saif: Do they have Dire Straights in Pakistan?
Finguer pickin srry
Pretty darn good. Wish we could've heard the whole thing.
Saw him live last week. he was just brilliant.
Thank you for sharing your gift - it made my day! God bless.
great songs live on forever. Travel the world you will hear and see this again and again. WRITE a great song and leave your legacy !
I saw this guy when I went to Rome two years ago, he was playing Let it Be (there's a video in my channel) :)
I wish I had bought his CD
omg, I love his music. I was visiting Rome in 2019, and heard his music - still listening to his music right now from my recording. I wish I asked if he has records to sell. Glad i found him here!
Love from Greece ♥️♥️♥️♥️
That tone out of a squire? Woah..
Alex Hooi Not the guitar, its the guitar player
Alex Hooi: So, what are the better guitars above a Squire?
@@eddyvideostar a real stratocaster
Magnifico chitarrista ,le sue espressioni musicali partono dal profondo del suo animo e dove la sua inseparabile compagna che e' la chitarra nell'insieme creano all'unisono un atmosfera magica dove e' impossibile stancarsi ad ascoltare.Ho avuto la fortuna in passato di suonare con lui e per questo il mio commento e' come una garanzia anche se non ha bisogno di presentazioni perche' come le sue dita iniziano a sfiorare le corde della chitarra il resto e' magia.
1:50 here we go,,,
Art is in the streets!
Stephen King playing a strat lol
Great, loved it! Beautiful sound!!
jimmy page should get him to perform in their concerts
salute n respect to u Ricky..munco gracias..
I have that amp! The Roland Cubes are some of the best solid state amps ever made.
veramente bravissimo, visto nel 2014 vicino il pantheon a Roma, merita veramente!!!
Beautiful.
Awesome! Thank's for sharing. (Marco, Brasil)
Lovely playing.
Dire Straits playing Stairway To Heaven
very Nice Solo.... Keep it up Man !!!!!!! You Rock!!!
very clean crisp, well done
What a talent
Phantastic!
Such a good song!
soooooo good
Just pure excellence!
what an absolute beast!
Inspiring! Keep it up!
Bravo!!!!!!!
Grande bravo
Wow! Great work and your style is pretty damn cool brother. If I make it to Rome I'll come see you jammin.
Very good.
that guy deserves attention
Nah boring
Bravissimo!!!
cool!
🎶🎶🎤🎵🎸🎸COOOOL🎵🎵🎶🎸
He is superb
this guy is the def of skilled
I was in Rome by Ponte Sisto and a guy was playing. I asked if he knew Hendrix. He played and sang Hey Joe! A real good version too!
Super music Big Man player!
excelente ejecución impecable!
I saw this guy playing on Navona when I was in Rome
bravissimo e pulitissimo nel sound e nel tocco
this guys good wow man
Stairway to Heaven country style. (or a touch anyway). Excellent guitarist!
Bravo¡¡¡¡
Another video of this man?
Led Zeppelin in Italian traditional music.
Awesome :)
squier forever!
inspiring me.
bravo
Nice.
Cool
Genio!!!
nice playin
He's good! Omg
bellisimo
Philip schofield rocking out on his guitar.
People around him like, meh, I see talent like this regularly
Damn Good
Greetings earthling!... Your work is very nice!... We would like to share with you some intergalactical and musical experiences!... I see you soon
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good
2:49 what going thru the little girls mind right now is OMG OMG i wanna play guitar like him
That was the first guitar I ever had a red fender squire, just like that
I'll came back to Rome to see him for sure! fortunately I threw a coin in Trevi's Fountain :P
LO§2VE
Makes a cheap guitar sound great!
What is his name?
YAWN!!!
wow sounds like a Stivie Ray!!!
Pretty sure I saw this guy when I was in Rome
Just shows that it's not the guitar it's the person behind the guitar
Honestly it's more like 40% the player and 60% the guitar.
Executer c'est bien, personnaliser est bien meilleur, bravo
This is my I chose a different profession. The guy is a master and still unemployed.
where do street musicians get electricity from?? (in order to power their electric guitars)
There are outlets on the ground
+carnage is that not dangerous from water getting in?
hay đấy
and not a single person that day there knew what song that was
+clammerify Stairway to heaven is one of the most famous songs of all time dude, of course they know they just dont love music
you'd be surprised
Who cares, it sohnds boring as hell and guitar is lame everyone can play it
Alex Rivers Found the moron who loves commercial generic trash music
is that u jimmy page ?