Legit completely underrated. He wasn’t even on the rolling stone’s top 100 greatest guitarists. I know he’s obscure but his soul, ear, technique and the fact that basically every major guitarist who has heard of him likes his playing means he MUST be top 100 ever. Not top 25 or 30 because his impact isn’t that big. But fuck man. He’s brilliant
Knew him. Hung out In a few local bars with him. He grew up close to me around Belfast. Saw him live In Belfast before he made it big he was such a well known talent in Ireland before he went global. He used to say you Go to school now to play guitar and he played guitar to get away from school. Witty guy. His move from metal, rock and jazz to blues was fascinating at the time. His face scar was caused in a bar when a guy was hassling his girl and the chap broke a beer glass on the table and put it in his face. He played in the kings hall in Belfast around the after the war time and he found the perfect place on the stage to get massive sustain via the amps. He was able to sustain notes for minutes. The sound was searing. Was like he was controlling the voice of a demon. He mastered the use of the instrument.
I was never super close with my dad. But the one thing we can ALWAYS pick up and talk about for hours is what an absolute fucking monster this man was on a guitar. No matter the genre, no matter the setting. The bond we have over Gary's music I will cherish forever. When my dad dies, Parisienne Walkways will be the last song played at his funeral, and it will be the last song played at mine. I dont care what anybody says, Gary Moore was the best guitar player on the planet and its no contest for me. Pure unadulterated emotion through an instrument. May not be the cleanest player, may not be the most technical, but he was the best to ever do it for the reason the guitar was invented: emotion.
Love how Michael laughs out loud at brilliance. I used to do that all the time and my friends wondered what the heck was going on with me, why in the world are you laughing?? Well, if you're one, you know. The sound just literally tickles your insides as if someone is tickling you, it's a reaction that makes your heart and soul jump alive with a pure joy. That's about the best I can put it.
Its funny because I wouldn't use "technically" to describe him at all. He's more like a chained up pitbull snapping at all the people walking by because he just wants them to pet him. Pure aggressive emotion.
and by "not technical" I mean he's not sitting here thinking about the mathematics of the fretboard like a jazz player. He is playing tonally, sticking with blues runs, and just ripping through them. Yes playing fast is technical.
Natural folks is a better word but to do it with ease and not think about it means his mind is technical - he did things that we hadn't seen at that level before and made a guitar sing better than anyone I've ever heard - a true legend in my eyes
@@andymccallum8090 Wasn't that clean? Sheesh! Those fast runs sounded pretty articulate to me considering the gain on that amp! It takes a lot of control and technique to even keep that kind of amp from feedbacking at all times. How much cleaner do you expect with a Les Paul and his settings?
I have watched almost 100 reactions to Gary Moore playing live, this is by far the best reaction I've seen. You put Gary Moore in the stratosphere where he belongs, Gary Moore is without a doubt the greatest guitarist who ever lived in my opinion. Thank you for giving him his flowers.
I went to see Gary Moore in Oxford a couple of weeks before he sadly passed away. I remember the stack of amps and volume being so cranked up that i thought the balconies in the venue would tumble down on the audience. My head was completely exploding with this assault of sound and distortion. This was the loudest guitar i ever heard and all i could do is stare with my mouth open. Most impressive still, this was played with such feel and control. It was like a roller coaster of guitar playing. I will never forget that night and that sound. Rest in peace Gary, may you rock in heavens with the greats.
Gary was in a league of his own. He was so melodic but could burst through the fretboard in the wink of an eye. Simply untouchable in terms of getting feel and emotion out of his guitar playing. Rest well, Master Gary.
Gary is my all time favourite player. This isn't anywhere near his best and it still gives me goosebumps. You said it perfectly when you said "this guy is the celebration of electric guitar" - he truly was.
Not say the Guy I mention next is anywhere near Gary. I've seen Gary play myself. But if you like a good blues rock guitar player check out 20 year old Christone kingfish Ingram play a song called empty promises.
My favourite is the Blues Alive album version. I was 24 when that came out, trying to sort life out and didn't have a lot of music - I played that CD to death, along with The Stones 'Some Girls' !
Gary Moore had arguably the greatest most ferocious tone of any guitar player in history, I saw him at the roxy in Hollywood back in 1987, he had 2 one hundred watt jcm 800s, two 4x12 cabs , a cry baby and a tube screamer, that’s it, he melted paint and crushed other guitarist dreams. It’s rumored that many who saw him that night switched to drums. However he inspired me.
In an interview Gary said that the new guitarists were only concerned with speed and not with the simplicity of putting feelings and heart in each note, he really achieved what the vast majority cannot reach the heart. A legend the great Gary Moore rip
His performance of The Messiah Will Come Again live at the Montreux Jazz Festival 1990 might be the greatest guitar performance of all time. Yeah I feel comfortable saying that. I have worn out that dvd watching it and I am still not tired of watching him rip that guitar to pieces and then slowly make love to it over and over again. Masterpiece.
Abso-fucking-lutely! His mastery of dynamics, melody and drama make it stand above everything else. The whole band is SO with him through the whole thing. Whisper to a scream and ever level in between.
@@voodoornb not even that. He usually played with a good amount of reverb but when you have a 100 watt plexi or JCM800 or both dimed with that much treble, it’s extremely unforgiving. Every little mistake is heard by everyone in the venue and for him to attack the guitar like this given his rig is just incredible
Gary moore could do more with 3 notes from the pentatonic scale than a lot of guitarists can do with the whole neck, absolute genius, love the way he didn't lose his Irish roots and melded celtic traditional music with rock and blues he was also left handed, but learned to play with the right, I also live just outside belfast, Garys son jack is also a great player :)
Yes, he sang this track very well in various live performances. I suppose for this one it was instrumental, but you know what, even though it was just that with no lyrics, and isn't the best performance of this track, it's a mesmerizing out of this world performance and Michael Palmisano said it best
I prefer his passion to just about anyone and skill level to beat. How refreshing check out his concert for Phil Lenoit recorded in Ireland with all the old thin lizzy players I'll bet you can't turn it off
Garry moore did red house at fender s 50 th Anniversary in tribute to Hendrix it is the best performance he ever did will give you goosebumps to anyone who hasn’t seen it it’s a must trust me
I was lucky enough to see him live. One of those experiences you still get goosebumps after 25 years. His ability to emote with his instrument + AMPs was unique...
I love his playing too. And it goes to show you can use distortion with the blues. Oh fyi I touched his guitar that he sold it was at a guitar show. Maverick Music bought it and was sold to Kirk Hammett. I thought I’d get a bit of mojo off it.
Michael great tribute to Gary Moore, he is certainly one of the best. What attitude and soul. That Les Paul he is playing was once owned by Peter Green of Fleetwood Mac and now is owned by Kirk Hammett of Metallica. Look it up interesting story.
I am from the USA. I am embarrassed that at age 71 I had never heard of Gary until recently. I love they way he uses his fingers like BB King. He is balls to the walls and I love him. How he keeps controlling the volume levels and makes the guitar cry. I love Jimi, Eric, Randy, Jake and I also like Mark Farner of Grand Funk Railroad but Gary is my favorite. I also had not heard of Thin Lizzy until recently. What a talent he was. The British bands were hands down better than the USA bands.
I love Gary Moore always will. He played like it was his last day like every time. He put everything on the stage. You can hear it in his playing. The control of the notes, feedback, and then clean tones. He was a master. He can surprise you with his incredible bends with aggression and sustain for days. What's not to like? Great video and analysis, I enjoy watching you talk about it all and breaking it down.
That's why Gary more was, is and will always be one of the best and influential guitarists ever lived. I really wish I could have seen him live.... but I had a great pleasure to make friends and play with his brother Cliff, who is the sweetest guy and also wonderful player. Gary and his music will live forever and I truly hope more and more people will discover who he was and will continue to get influenced by him. I wouldn't be the same person without his influence. God Bless Gary! Until we meet again.
I can still remember in 1986/87 when I was taking guitar lessons, and my then guitar teacher blew my mind!!! I had always thought of Gary Moore as that "Blues Guy" and my guitar teacher played "Dirty Fingers" and my entire world changed...... 😎👍
Gary was phenomenal. The tone the feel the total control and the feeling like the guitar was going to burst into flames from the intensity of his playing. What a musician.
For me, above his speed, power, control, his technical ability and his ability to play all styles was his feel. You always got the impression with Gary he was giving his all, pouring his heart out on the fretboard and playing for the audience. To me he is the master and is sadly missed. Please listen to The Messiah Will Come Again, Michael amazing !
My brother can play and learn every great guitar players licks…from Van Halen to Stevie ray but has always said that Gary Moore is the best he’s ever seen. As a drummer I think they all are hard lol. Now after seeing this my brother knows what he’s talking about. Great job
I don't care what anyone says! This Cat was one of the best guitar players that ever lived! He's my favorite of all time! R.I.P. Gary! You are the best!
In the '70's I used to hate guitar solos. Then I discovered Thin Lizzy and started liking them. Then Gary Moore joined Thin Lizzy and I started loving them. Then I started watching Gary Moore videos and loved them even more (no pun intended). Then I started watching watching Gary Moore reaction videos and it made me so happy to see other people love his playing too. Now that I've seen this video I'm also learning why I love his playing so much. Thanks Michael Palmisano.
I’m 70 and I’ve heard all the great ones and only discovered Gary two years ago! How does that happen with a guy of this talent! It’s only because I live in America and Gary played mostly in UK and Europe. But when Jack Bruce and Ginger Baker pick him up as their lead guitar player and form BBM after Cream breaks up, that should have given the world a clue how good Gary was! It’s a pickin shame, I didn’t know about this fantastic talent sooner! Man if you haven’t listen to Gary get on TH-cam listen to his version of “Red House he played at the 50th anniversary of Fender. Talk about bring down the House! Listen to his long version intro to “Separate Ways”. We are just so blessed to have had the opportunity to listen to Gary Moore! I just wish I could of been at one of his concerts. RIP to one of the greatest if not the greatest of all time! Thank you MP for finally giving Gary Moore the Love he deserves!
yes! the intro to separate ways live is unbelievable.. i've listened to it many times over the years and every time i come back to it, i'm equally stunned as the first time i've heard it
If you live in America, you think Thin Lizzy was some 70's band who played 'Boys Are Back In Town' and nothing else. I learned of Gary through his Lizzy work. Best of the best.
Your unbridled enthusiasm when analyzing players is a joy to behold. Gary Moore was a monster guitar player. i teach my guitar students to always use the little finger of left hand, after Gary i'm not sure i'm doing them a favor.
I'm so delighted you finally got to this God of a player. For your own good Michael you need to see his live version of The Messiah Will Come Again. It should be shown in schools!
Yes!!!! Thank you Mike, I have been waiting for someone to do something on Gary!!!! He is AMAZING and this video was the first one i saw of him awhile back and WOW.. This guy is so underrated it drives me crazy. Guy can play with anybody in history... Period
Same consert had a fantastic instrumental intro that led into seperate ways. And that intro displays gary’s sensitive side, and command of the instrument more than this video, where he had a take no prisoners approach. Pure gold.
A few years ago, Rolling Stone published a list of their Top 100 guitar players. It did not include Gary Moore. I haven't taken Rolling Stone seriously since. The man was amazing!
There are lots of guitarists, there are even plenty of good guitarists, quite a lot of amazing guitarists, but is there anyone who pours as much of their heart and soul into their playing as Gary Moore? He and the guitar become one, and speak as one. It is a mind blowing experience listening to him and watching him. Your face says it all. :) I love the way he returned to his Irish roots for a few moments in this one before going back into the jazz ending.
I was brought up on Gary moore through my dad as a kid and have been a massive fan ever since. I was lucky enough to see him twice, still hurts that he's gone!! Thanks for the great video 👍👊
watching your face as you enjoy is priceless...its genuine...takes me back to my youth as me and a friend would sit in a practice room and listen to our late great guitar god friend, taken from us way too early...when we hear that something special we get taken on a journey of the soul. thanks
Gary also had absolutely enormous hands - one of the reasons I think he favoured his second finger for some of the bends.....cramming three fingers into the box shape in higher positions was practically impossibl e for him. Also, learning to bend on an acoustic guitar left him with such strong, huge hands that his choice of strings and action left many players unable to play his guitars at all.
Loved this reaction, Michael!! That phrase “ God - level control of sustain” was awesome. Many of us sadly only knew of Mr. Moore’s playing days with Thin Lizzy. Gonna watch this again.
Love your reaction man! Spot on ;-) Gary was my reason to really start playing guitar back in the 90's. His approach was sometimes rough, sometimes very gentle. I've seen him live multiple times and I'm happy to have seen one of his last shows. Nobody was like him. People who try to copy him fail big time, just because he was so unique. Some of his songs still make my eyes water. Rest in piece Gary.
He Kills it’s! he drops his red Stratocaster on stage as if to say “top that!” It’s a good thing everyone played before him! I don’t think anyone would of wanted to follow that performance!
Nice one Michael, iv`e loved Gary since seeing him Live with Skid Row at Redcar Coatham Hotel (Jazz Club) 1971, really appreciate you doing this,Gary is the best.
Look at the faces in the audience. He has their rapt attention. They can't look away. He is soooo far inside of their hearts and souls. They belong to him. This is what a performance should be.
Gary is so slept on. He has as much chops as anyone, but every note he plays with incredible feeling and intensity. RIP good sir.
Legit completely underrated. He wasn’t even on the rolling stone’s top 100 greatest guitarists. I know he’s obscure but his soul, ear, technique and the fact that basically every major guitarist who has heard of him likes his playing means he MUST be top 100 ever. Not top 25 or 30 because his impact isn’t that big. But fuck man. He’s brilliant
@@Jearbearjenkins on any1s list gary has to be top 3 imo, no one plays as good as gary. yet to hear 1 guitarist to come close to gary
@@Jearbearjenkins That Rolling Stone list is a joke. Lots of great guitarists are not on it. And some that shouldn't be in my opinion.
Knew him. Hung out In a few local bars with him. He grew up close to me around Belfast. Saw him live In Belfast before he made it big he was such a well known talent in Ireland before he went global. He used to say you Go to school now to play guitar and he played guitar to get away from school. Witty guy. His move from metal, rock and jazz to blues was fascinating at the time.
His face scar was caused in a bar when a guy was hassling his girl and the chap broke a beer glass on the table and put it in his face.
He played in the kings hall in Belfast around the after the war time and he found the perfect place on the stage to get massive sustain via the amps. He was able to sustain notes for minutes. The sound was searing. Was like he was controlling the voice of a demon. He mastered the use of the instrument.
Thanks for sharing. 👍🏻
Thank you for sharing that. I’d love to hear more.
Wow! What a wonderful story and a privilege! Thanks a lot. I wonder how many more stories you have to tell.
Thanks for sharing. Love your profile pic.
That's awesome! I saw him twice in concert, once in London and later on in my home city of Bristol and he was phenomenal!!!
Gary Moore was the most fearless guitarist I've ever heard
I was never super close with my dad. But the one thing we can ALWAYS pick up and talk about for hours is what an absolute fucking monster this man was on a guitar. No matter the genre, no matter the setting. The bond we have over Gary's music I will cherish forever. When my dad dies, Parisienne Walkways will be the last song played at his funeral, and it will be the last song played at mine. I dont care what anybody says, Gary Moore was the best guitar player on the planet and its no contest for me. Pure unadulterated emotion through an instrument. May not be the cleanest player, may not be the most technical, but he was the best to ever do it for the reason the guitar was invented: emotion.
Right on brother!
Absolutely spot on
Love how Michael laughs out loud at brilliance. I used to do that all the time and my friends wondered what the heck was going on with me, why in the world are you laughing?? Well, if you're one, you know. The sound just literally tickles your insides as if someone is tickling you, it's a reaction that makes your heart and soul jump alive with a pure joy. That's about the best I can put it.
Gary moore is one of the most technically excellent guitarists ever - a true talent that will live on forever - loved him! Thanks Micheal
Its funny because I wouldn't use "technically" to describe him at all. He's more like a chained up pitbull snapping at all the people walking by because he just wants them to pet him. Pure aggressive emotion.
and by "not technical" I mean he's not sitting here thinking about the mathematics of the fretboard like a jazz player. He is playing tonally, sticking with blues runs, and just ripping through them. Yes playing fast is technical.
Natural folks is a better word but to do it with ease and not think about it means his mind is technical - he did things that we hadn't seen at that level before and made a guitar sing better than anyone I've ever heard - a true legend in my eyes
From the wall to the Amp to his soul to the fret board...just completely unbridled Gary Moore the legend 👏
@@andymccallum8090 Wasn't that clean? Sheesh! Those fast runs sounded pretty articulate to me considering the gain on that amp! It takes a lot of control and technique to even keep that kind of amp from feedbacking at all times. How much cleaner do you expect with a Les Paul and his settings?
Watching Gary Moore play was like looking directly into the sun. He was beyond most guitar players.
I have watched almost 100 reactions to Gary Moore playing live, this is by far the best reaction I've seen. You put Gary Moore in the stratosphere where he belongs, Gary Moore is without a doubt the greatest guitarist who ever lived in my opinion. Thank you for giving him his flowers.
I went to see Gary Moore in Oxford a couple of weeks before he sadly passed away. I remember the stack of amps and volume being so cranked up that i thought the balconies in the venue would tumble down on the audience. My head was completely exploding with this assault of sound and distortion. This was the loudest guitar i ever heard and all i could do is stare with my mouth open. Most impressive still, this was played with such feel and control. It was like a roller coaster of guitar playing. I will never forget that night and that sound. Rest in peace Gary, may you rock in heavens with the greats.
I saw him at Oxford the same time….simply unbelievable 😇
I’m as jelly as a bowl full of jello! Wow, I never got to see Gary live…
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Gary was in a league of his own. He was so melodic but could burst through the fretboard in the wink of an eye. Simply untouchable in terms of getting feel and emotion out of his guitar playing. Rest well, Master Gary.
Gary is my all time favourite player. This isn't anywhere near his best and it still gives me goosebumps.
You said it perfectly when you said "this guy is the celebration of electric guitar" - he truly was.
Not say the Guy I mention next is anywhere near Gary. I've seen Gary play myself. But if you like a good blues rock guitar player check out 20 year old Christone kingfish Ingram play a song called empty promises.
@@ciarancarroll2252 got to play with Chris in Chico a couple years ago he’s great
I agree. The performance of this song he gave in 1993 at Royal Albert Hall was less flashy but more heartfelt, IMHO.
My favourite is the Blues Alive album version. I was 24 when that came out, trying to sort life out and didn't have a lot of music - I played that CD to death, along with The Stones 'Some Girls' !
Gary Moore had arguably the greatest most ferocious tone of any guitar player in history, I saw him at the roxy in Hollywood back in 1987, he had 2 one hundred watt jcm 800s, two 4x12 cabs , a cry baby and a tube screamer, that’s it, he melted paint and crushed other guitarist dreams. It’s rumored that many who saw him that night switched to drums. However he inspired me.
LMAO!!
Great comment that's so true 😂
In an interview Gary said that the new guitarists were only concerned with speed and not with the simplicity of putting feelings and heart in each note, he really achieved what the vast majority cannot reach the heart. A legend the great Gary Moore rip
His performance of The Messiah Will Come Again live at the Montreux Jazz Festival 1990 might
be the greatest guitar performance of all time. Yeah I feel comfortable saying that. I have worn out
that dvd watching it and I am still not tired of watching him rip that guitar to pieces and then slowly
make love to it over and over again. Masterpiece.
I second that!, probably one of his best performances. After watching him on Texas blues, he became my favorite guitarist.
Yeeeeeeeeeah!!!!!! No doubt!
Abso-fucking-lutely! His mastery of dynamics, melody and drama make it stand above everything else. The whole band is SO with him through the whole thing. Whisper to a scream and ever level in between.
😂
The Messiah is a masterclass on guitar playing
Gary also had the best “guitar grimace face” ever. Half of his tone came from the look on his face!
The thing I love about Gary’s tone, especially his live tone, is there is absolutely NOWHERE to hide. Nowhere.
Meaning very little verb and delay?
@@voodoornb I think so. And it’s just so upfront and no wall of sound from the band to hide behind.
@@voodoornb not even that. He usually played with a good amount of reverb but when you have a 100 watt plexi or JCM800 or both dimed with that much treble, it’s extremely unforgiving. Every little mistake is heard by everyone in the venue and for him to attack the guitar like this given his rig is just incredible
Michael Palmisano is a celebration of a what a true teacher should be!
Gary Moore is basically godmode on guitar. My favorite player ever. There is nothing he couldn't do on guitar.
Greatest player of all time...don't care what you say. Gary still makes my spine tingle!!!!!!!
Gary moore could do more with 3 notes from the pentatonic scale than a lot of guitarists can do with the whole neck, absolute genius, love the way he didn't lose his Irish roots and melded celtic traditional music with rock and blues
he was also left handed, but learned to play with the right, I also live just outside belfast, Garys son jack is also a great player :)
Gary was the greatest. Not only an unbelievable guitar player, but he sang beautifully too.
Yes, he sang this track very well in various live performances. I suppose for this one it was instrumental, but you know what, even though it was just that with no lyrics, and isn't the best performance of this track, it's a mesmerizing out of this world performance and Michael Palmisano said it best
No doubt Gary was one of the greatest guitarist ever. How can I not feel every note? I'm almost tearful.
Gary Moore is such a legend
Alip Bata too...🙂
I prefer his passion to just about anyone and skill level to beat. How refreshing check out his concert for Phil Lenoit recorded in Ireland with all the old thin lizzy players I'll bet you can't turn it off
Gary Moore is so iconic, this has to be one of the best reaction request you have done.Long live Gary Moore - Still got the blues!!!!!
The set that he did for Hendrix with that Fiesta red 61 strat is absolutely amazing. His take on Red House had my jaw on the floor.
agreed!
familiarize yourself with his 80s output because nothing he did after 1990 holds a candle to that
Gary Moore loves the guitar 🎸 because it allows him to express his emotions with power. Very masculine energy....like lightning
Garry moore did red house at fender s 50 th Anniversary in tribute to Hendrix it is the best performance he ever did will give you goosebumps to anyone who hasn’t seen it it’s a must trust me
I was lucky enough to see him live. One of those experiences you still get goosebumps after 25 years. His ability to emote with his instrument + AMPs was unique...
Your one of the lucky ones to have heard him live!
@@garyhunter2013 lucky = old enough
Just watching blues for Jimi live in youtube... He was great, gone too soon.
Feel, feel and more feel. So much sound and fury. Gut wrenching. Gary Moore made the guitar wail like a man who just lost his mother. Phenomenal.
Just before he died . Rest in peace Garry Moore. You and Roy Buchanan were the goats of this style of guitar playing.
You had me tearing up there right through that solo. Gary Moore. The king.
No one left that plays with the emotion Gary played with. And "Greeny" sure helps!
Moore was a monster of a guitar player.
What can you say, Gary Moore was just a beast, a very magical unique beast, he played guitar the way you dream you can play.
Gary has always been a favorite of mine. NO ONE played bluesy rock to the level Gary Moore achieved. Monster guitar player.
I love his playing too. And it goes to show you can use distortion with the blues. Oh fyi I touched his guitar that he sold it was at a guitar show. Maverick Music bought it and was sold to Kirk Hammett. I thought I’d get a bit of mojo off it.
@@JackR617 What an awesome story and memory! That’s so cool.
Michael great tribute to Gary Moore, he is certainly one of the best. What attitude and soul. That Les Paul he is playing was once owned by Peter Green of Fleetwood Mac and now is owned by Kirk Hammett of Metallica. Look it up interesting story.
Kirk should gift it to Garys son
Yea crazy, i think he was on the backwards neck pickup most of the time, sounded brighter than mine for sure
I wondered if that was Greeny. Good call.
@@closer02001 It is Greeny
@@closer02001 I don't think it's "Greenie" since Gary sold Greenie in 2006, and this video was filmed in 2010.
I am from the USA. I am embarrassed that at age 71 I had never heard of Gary until recently. I love they way he uses his fingers like BB King. He is balls to the walls and I love him. How he keeps controlling the volume levels and makes the guitar cry. I love Jimi, Eric, Randy, Jake and I also like Mark Farner of Grand Funk Railroad but Gary is my favorite. I also had not heard of Thin Lizzy until recently. What a talent he was. The British bands were hands down better than the USA bands.
Gary was Irish and thin lizzy was an Irish band
Try another Irish guitarist rory Gallagher another legend no one knows from Ireland
Have you checked out Gary and BB live together? Well worth a look.
@@zz-im5sp rory was known worldwide and is a legend.
Gary was amazing.Pure talent ,fire and soul.He makes me smile ,make me cry .To me Gary was special and always will.Guitar God.
I love Gary Moore always will. He played like it was his last day like every time. He put everything on the stage. You can hear it in his playing. The control of the notes, feedback, and then clean tones. He was a master. He can surprise you with his incredible bends with aggression and sustain for days. What's not to like? Great video and analysis, I enjoy watching you talk about it all and breaking it down.
That's why Gary more was, is and will always be one of the best and influential guitarists ever lived. I really wish I could have seen him live.... but I had a great pleasure to make friends and play with his brother Cliff, who is the sweetest guy and also wonderful player. Gary and his music will live forever and I truly hope more and more people will discover who he was and will continue to get influenced by him. I wouldn't be the same person without his influence. God Bless Gary! Until we meet again.
I can still remember in 1986/87 when I was taking guitar lessons, and my then guitar teacher blew my mind!!! I had always thought of Gary Moore as that "Blues Guy" and my guitar teacher played "Dirty Fingers" and my entire world changed...... 😎👍
You feel every note from Gary. Get's me every time I listen.
Gary was phenomenal. The tone the feel the total control and the feeling like the guitar was going to burst into flames from the intensity of his playing. What a musician.
I had the absolute pleasure of seeing Gary at least 20 times in the Midlands, always gave 100%. RIP.
For me, above his speed, power, control, his technical ability and his ability to play all styles was his feel. You always got the impression with Gary he was giving his all, pouring his heart out on the fretboard and playing for the audience. To me he is the master and is sadly missed. Please listen to The Messiah Will Come Again, Michael amazing !
My brother can play and learn every great guitar players licks…from Van Halen to Stevie ray but has always said that Gary Moore is the best he’s ever seen. As a drummer I think they all are hard lol. Now after seeing this my brother knows what he’s talking about. Great job
Yo pienso igual
I don't care what anyone says! This Cat was one of the best guitar players that ever lived!
He's my favorite of all time! R.I.P. Gary! You are the best!
In the '70's I used to hate guitar solos. Then I discovered Thin Lizzy and started liking them. Then Gary Moore joined Thin Lizzy and I started loving them. Then I started watching Gary Moore videos and loved them even more (no pun intended). Then I started watching watching Gary Moore reaction videos and it made me so happy to see other people love his playing too. Now that I've seen this video I'm also learning why I love his playing so much. Thanks Michael Palmisano.
I am now a fan of Gary Moore man a monster guitarists love it
Need to do one on "I love you more than you'll ever know" -- live at montreau
What this guy said.
I must have watched this at least 50 times by now and still love your reaction.
Beautiful reaction. R.I.P. Gary.
I’m 70 and I’ve heard all the great ones and only discovered Gary two years ago! How does that happen with a guy of this talent! It’s only because I live in America and Gary played mostly in UK and Europe. But when Jack Bruce and Ginger Baker pick him up as their lead guitar player and form BBM after Cream breaks up, that should have given the world a clue how good Gary was! It’s a pickin shame, I didn’t know about this fantastic talent sooner! Man if you haven’t listen to Gary get on TH-cam listen to his version of “Red House he played at the 50th anniversary of Fender. Talk about bring down the House! Listen to his long version intro to “Separate Ways”. We are just so blessed to have had the opportunity to listen to Gary Moore! I just wish I could of been at one of his concerts. RIP to one of the greatest if not the greatest of all time! Thank you MP for finally giving Gary Moore the Love he deserves!
Oh he played with Thin Lizzy for a bit, too. One of the best.
yes! the intro to separate ways live is unbelievable.. i've listened to it many times over the years and every time i come back to it, i'm equally stunned as the first time i've heard it
If you live in America, you think Thin Lizzy was some 70's band who played 'Boys Are Back In Town' and nothing else. I learned of Gary through his Lizzy work. Best of the best.
This is one of my favorites, stoked you did a video on it!!
Your unbridled enthusiasm when analyzing players is a joy to behold. Gary Moore was a monster guitar player. i teach my guitar students to always use the little finger of left hand, after Gary i'm not sure i'm doing them a favor.
I'm so delighted you finally got to this God of a player. For your own good Michael you need to see his live version of The Messiah Will Come Again. It should be shown in schools!
the sustained note at the start of this solo is the whole reason I started playing in the first place.
Michael, what an awesome post.
Your passion love and enthusiasm is contagious.
So enjoy watching your reactions, you are such a gifted playe.
That is at another level. Breath taking. Thank you Michael and community.
That was EPIC, wish I’d have been there, I did see him as a 17 year old playing with Skid Row with Phil Lynott on bass.
Lost count of the times I've seen Gary play live. A genius. Perfect control of that beast of a tone. Spot on every time. RIP Dude
Yes!!!! Thank you Mike, I have been waiting for someone to do something on Gary!!!! He is AMAZING and this video was the first one i saw of him awhile back and WOW.. This guy is so underrated it drives me crazy. Guy can play with anybody in history... Period
Finally you did it! Gary Moore is my favorite!
Watch him play “seperate ways” at a jazz club in the 90s the intro is a true piece of musical art, you won’t be sorry
His blues duet with BB for thrill is gone is amazing. Love Gary Moore.
I don't think BB ever had so much fun on stage before !
Up vote 👍 and his cover of Roy's The Messiah
Same consert had a fantastic instrumental intro that led into seperate ways. And that intro displays gary’s sensitive side, and command of the instrument more than this video, where he had a take no prisoners approach. Pure gold.
Totally agree!
One of my top 5 guitar videos.
A few years ago, Rolling Stone published a list of their Top 100 guitar players. It did not include Gary Moore. I haven't taken Rolling Stone seriously since. The man was amazing!
Yeah, Joan Jett made the list but no Gary Moore. WTH?
yeah, Ted Nugent laughed about that.@@silverburst6123
You have such a talent of ear to key/notes/cords picked out!
Loved this one, Michael!
There are lots of guitarists, there are even plenty of good guitarists, quite a lot of amazing guitarists, but is there anyone who pours as much of their heart and soul into their playing as Gary Moore? He and the guitar become one, and speak as one. It is a mind blowing experience listening to him and watching him. Your face says it all. :) I love the way he returned to his Irish roots for a few moments in this one before going back into the jazz ending.
I was brought up on Gary moore through my dad as a kid and have been a massive fan ever since. I was lucky enough to see him twice, still hurts that he's gone!! Thanks for the great video 👍👊
Thanks for doing the great man. Had the pleasure of seeing him live many times, sadly missed
Just subscribed Michael I just love your passion you have for Gary the way you get excited about his playing. I hear you bro!!
That run from 9:22 is out of this world. I love Gary Moore. One of a kind.
watching your face as you enjoy is priceless...its genuine...takes me back to my youth as me and a friend would sit in a practice room and listen to our late great guitar god friend, taken from us way too early...when we hear that something special we get taken on a journey of the soul. thanks
Gary Moorse has ALWAYS been my all-time fave guitar player. I loved your review of that blistering song.
Gary also had absolutely enormous hands - one of the reasons I think he favoured his second finger for some of the bends.....cramming three fingers into the box shape in higher positions was practically impossibl e for him. Also, learning to bend on an acoustic guitar left him with such strong, huge hands that his choice of strings and action left many players unable to play his guitars at all.
Great episode. I love Gary Moore. I love that PRS guitar too.
Michael this is by far my favourite video you have done, you are in total awe but also skilled enough to explain it to us, amazing 👏
Love you Liam!
Loved this reaction, Michael!! That phrase “ God - level control of sustain” was awesome. Many of us sadly only knew of Mr. Moore’s playing days with Thin Lizzy. Gonna watch this again.
Gary moore deberia estar dentro de la lista de los mejores guitarristas del planeta.
Love it that you are truly amazed by this
Really loved this Michael you broke this down so well
That was the best ever reaction and appreciation for Gary Moore's talent I've seen,
Great video Michael, love your channel... love Gary Moore... best raw power guitar player that's ever played guitar hands down with so much feel....
Playing the amp. Perfect explanation. Tuned in to the Feedback between the mind, the amp, the guitar. That's why I watch you. Thanks.
May be the best react video I've seen. Well done. You nailed it.
Love you man! That’s to you Michael! What a passion. Thank you for that… and Gary too… 😉
Love your reaction man! Spot on ;-)
Gary was my reason to really start playing guitar back in the 90's. His approach was sometimes rough, sometimes very gentle. I've seen him live multiple times and I'm happy to have seen one of his last shows. Nobody was like him. People who try to copy him fail big time, just because he was so unique. Some of his songs still make my eyes water. Rest in piece Gary.
Awesome reaction to an outstanding performance from Gary Moore 👍🎸🎸🎸🎸
Love your appreciation and enthusiasm for all styles and differences in playing. Play what you feel and what you love.
Watching you watching him was a treat , Cheers from Quebec !
C'mon, more Gary live reactions from you, you're hilarious and you know what he's doing on the guitar, so fun to watch
See him live 3 times absolutely phenomenal, check out his version of Red house on the red fender strat.
I said that also. One of the most insane versions of Red House ever performed. Absolutely tears shit up!
He Kills it’s! he drops his red Stratocaster on stage as if to say “top that!” It’s a good thing everyone played before him! I don’t think anyone would of wanted to follow that performance!
Nice one Michael, iv`e loved Gary since seeing him Live with Skid Row at Redcar Coatham Hotel (Jazz Club) 1971, really appreciate you doing this,Gary is the best.
Saw Gary in Chester UK when he was 15 playing in Skid Row... My ears are still ringing, awesome.
Watched this twice today...second time with my wife, who was mesmerized and speechless like every other person in that crowd. Thank you for this.
That was one of the most amazing things I have ever heard……but……it’s Gary Moore….he is Master Class!
Look at the faces in the audience. He has their rapt attention. They can't look away. He is soooo far inside of their hearts and souls. They belong to him. This is what a performance should be.
Thanks for the video, Gary Moore & Jeff Healey were both awesome guitarists, they will not be forgotten, Rock On, Cousin Figel
Loved it. Way to go Michael!