In a world where stars are born through American Idol-It's refreshing to see real music being played and enjoy. Thanks to Tommy, Joe and Michael - Keep it up!!!!
You are absolutely right !!!! We always wonder - “If so & so dies - who could ever take his place.” Here’s one example where a very young person - never ever heard of - comes on stage and shows himself to be almost as good as Tommy Emmanuel.
Tommy Emmanuel is one of the greatest guitarists on the planet. And he LOVES music, songs, and performance. And, he loves sharing the love with other great guitarists…c'mon, does it get any better than this? Gawd, he's EVERYWERE on youtube….how much better does it get than this for a fan of music? Thank you, sir!
I think the Aussies rule the guitar kingdom right now. Chet is smiling in his guitar throne in heaven listening to these guys take his song arrangement to new heights!!
Tommy is a very nice person but he is annoying to listen to unless you want to hear every possible arrangement in one go. I don’t. I like to savor interpretations-not be bombarded with every possible interpretation. Just because you can does not mean you should. What is Tommy’s style? He doesn’t have one. He has every style. Again. It’s a wonder but I don’t find it restful.
To prove my point compare the worldwide adulation of Merle Travis whose ability for pyrotechnics on the guitar was ridiculously primitive compared to Tommy. Merle brought out the song. Not Merle. Anyone can play like Merle. No one can play like Tommy. Who’s the icon in the history of guitar instrumentality? Ten or a hundred people who are NOT guitar players know who Merle is compared to one who’s heard of Tommy. And yet anyone can play like him. ALMOST. One of the most annoying things that Tommy does is play everything too fast. Not everyone can do that. That doesn’t mean it should be done. It’s not a damned race.
I've watched countless vids of him and out of the three videos on here of Tommy playing with Joe, I've rarely seen him look so impressed when playing with someone else. Its unbelievable he's only sixteen.
@tglecoff You're right - I know TE was so thrilled to meet and play with Chet! And being the classy guy he is, he passes on that leadership and love to many!! What a fabulous mentor and protege! Love you guys!!
Sweet, smooth perfection! And yes, in spite of that annoying head that got in your way, the audio sounds great. Oh to have been lucky enough to have seen this live...
Great job, guys! At first, I was going to say you needed a flatpicker, but then you started flatpicking - with thumbpicks?! Always been one of my favorite tunes. Thanks for sharing. 🙂
I'm really enjoying this get together of the three (3) guitarists. I wish it included more of Michael Fix (the player on the far left) but, you know it's been done on an iPhone and they're not easy to aim very well. But, how about the solo by the young fella in the middle Joe Robinson he really nails it at 2:01 to 2:36.
Can you imagine being Tommy Emmanuel with all his God-given talent and loving to play the guitar for a living and getting to play along with ALL the most talented guitarist on the planet? What a DREAM PROFESSION...
Yeah, Django did this, but this particular version stems from the Merle Travis arrangement. -- which then was literally perfected by the version done by Chet Atkins with Mark Knopfler.
What a room full of amazing talent! Love this video....but can't get over the absolute crassness of the person who kept blocking the camera, just to get his own stupid shots...whoever you are, you mostly blocked Michael Fix throughout the clip, and robbed the audience of seeing the whole trio playing! Thanks for your generosity, Tommy, Joe and Michael.
@jsnoodle1 : Another CGP won't happen. Chet's daughter, Merle, granted a CGP to Paul Yandell, Chet's long time sideman, a few months ago, and announced there would be no more.
#1 in 1927 circa. Not by django originally, or chet or merle. Tommy knows hes good and that spoils him for me. Rather listen to him than watch him play
IMHO, the best guitar version of this piece is by Chet Atkins and Mark Knopfler - check out the one put up by DogSwede1. And watch Knopfler's face at Chet's first lick at 1:36 when he starts his solo. And remember, guys, technique and speed are great, but it's really about the MUSIC.
BOOM-CHICKA-tiddly-tiddly-tiddly-BOOM-CHICKA-tiddly-tiddly-tiddly Now go listen to Django's expressiveness, inventiveness, fluidity, and solidity of development here: th-cam.com/video/hNRHHRjep3E/w-d-xo.html
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In a world where stars are born through American Idol-It's refreshing to see real music being played and enjoy. Thanks to Tommy, Joe and Michael - Keep it up!!!!
that guy came out with one of the better solos on this song ever in my opinion.... just brilliant and musical :)
You are absolutely right !!!! We always wonder - “If so & so dies - who could ever take his place.” Here’s one example where a very young person - never ever heard of - comes on stage and shows himself to be almost as good as Tommy Emmanuel.
Tommy Emmanuel is one of the greatest guitarists on the planet. And he LOVES music, songs, and performance. And, he loves sharing the love with other great guitarists…c'mon, does it get any better than this? Gawd, he's EVERYWERE on youtube….how much better does it get than this for a fan of music? Thank you, sir!
Tommy - CGP! Yeah....
the best Maton commercial ever made
I think the Aussies rule the guitar kingdom right now. Chet is smiling in his guitar throne in heaven listening to these guys take his song arrangement to new heights!!
Tommy Emmanuel, Joe Robinson and Michael Fix, what a team! :)
With a line up like this I cant believe there are only 150 views.
This is fantastic
Absolutely love joe robinson, he's definitely in line for being the next Tommy Emmanuel.
I feel sorry for the people who gave this a 'thumbsdown', to have no sense of hearing must be a terrible thing to go through life with.
Just what I needed after a really bad week for the U.S. I can always depend on Tommy to lift my spirits.
Joe a new Aussie generation following Tommy's footsteps as Tommy followed others..
I play like that "In my dreams" LOL! Awesome fingerwork, I'm a hardcore T. E. fan... He brings a smile to my face with every note. That's some talent!
It's so amazing how Tommy E. is so fluent in lead as well as strumming and finger picking!
tommys love of music always shows through arent we so lucky he is also a great human being.
Tommy is a very nice person but he is annoying to listen to unless you want to hear every possible arrangement in one go. I don’t. I like to savor interpretations-not be bombarded with every possible interpretation.
Just because you can does not mean you should.
What is Tommy’s style? He doesn’t have one. He has every style.
Again. It’s a wonder but I don’t find it restful.
To prove my point compare the worldwide adulation of Merle Travis whose ability for pyrotechnics on the guitar was ridiculously primitive compared to Tommy. Merle brought out the song. Not Merle. Anyone can play like Merle. No one can play like Tommy. Who’s the icon in the history of guitar instrumentality? Ten or a hundred people who are NOT guitar players know who Merle is compared to one who’s heard of Tommy. And yet anyone can play like him. ALMOST. One of the most annoying things that Tommy does is play everything too fast. Not everyone can do that. That doesn’t mean it should be done. It’s not a damned race.
I've watched countless vids of him and out of the three videos on here of Tommy playing with Joe, I've rarely seen him look so impressed when playing with someone else. Its unbelievable he's only sixteen.
Joe Robinson absolutely kills his solo
joe has such fluent jazz soloing
I've always loved Joe's solo in this video. Of course everyone crazy good.
Fantabulosotastical !!!
What brilliant, talented musicians.
Guitar sounds are so wide ranging and infinately variable, definately
THEE instrument !
Straordinaria performance !
Really nice of Joe to let that old guy up on stage with him to play a song. Pretty good too!
@tglecoff You're right - I know TE was so thrilled to meet and play with Chet! And being the classy guy he is, he passes on that leadership and love to many!! What a fabulous mentor and protege! Love you guys!!
yet another version of this incredible song, and what a strong version too! Django would be proud! Chet too!
it's amazing how good tommy is with playing against other people when so much of his career is solo.
Sweet, smooth perfection! And yes, in spite of that annoying head that got in your way, the audio sounds great. Oh to have been lucky enough to have seen this live...
Great job, guys! At first, I was going to say you needed a flatpicker, but then you started flatpicking - with thumbpicks?! Always been one of my favorite tunes. Thanks for sharing. 🙂
What an absolute pleasure!
Lo mejor realizado para este tema sin igual . FANTASTICO !! Grandes Musicos !!
Gracias por el ARTE !
Now that's I call beautiful music
Tommy and Joe are almost the same style '
best Guitar Duo 👍
Awesome! I agree, Chet would love this one!
thanks for sharing!
Awsome!!! This video made my day!!!!
JOE IS GREAT.
Excellent!
Awsome1 This video made my day!
Django! Django! Django! Nobody plays Django better than Tommy Emmanuel,even the gypsy's !
chaaa neat alrite guys luv it
That was crazy good!
What a generous player
Great job!
Tommy can rule the guitar kingdom alone.
nice job -thank for sharing
tommy just loves life
FABULOUS!!!!
I'm really enjoying this get together of the three (3) guitarists. I wish it included more of Michael Fix (the player on the far left) but, you know it's been done on an iPhone and they're not easy to aim very well. But, how about the solo by the young fella in the middle Joe Robinson he really nails it at 2:01 to 2:36.
Can you imagine being Tommy Emmanuel with all his God-given talent and loving to play the guitar for a living and getting to play along with ALL the most talented guitarist on the planet? What a DREAM PROFESSION...
Merle Travis, Chet Atkins, Jerry Reed all rolled into one on steroids! Insanely good!
very good sound : pretty " i'll see you in my dreams" :D
Pity Michael Fix didn't get much of a look in. All good Aussie lads. In fact all Aussies can play guitar like that. ALL of us:)
Helllppp Plays When they aren't killing crocodiles.
You can see Tommy finally being able to speak to someone...
great music!!!
beatiful finger btw :P
Essa canção é deliciosa ! Obrigada.
tommys solo blows the other 2's out of the water....others are obviously still great but damn tommmy!!!
dammit this guy IS going places!
@lespaulsoundwave Thats true. You got rihanna and beiber and so on!! awesome!
the kid is a good player can play
Joe is great
Watch the video of Tommy doing this song - Alone… The absolute best…
FAMOUS!
What fun!
SUPER MANUEL !!!!
Fantastic! 8^)
If only we could get them back to australia to play . . .
Yeah, Django did this, but this particular version stems from the Merle Travis arrangement. -- which then was literally perfected by the version done by Chet Atkins with Mark Knopfler.
The day the fingerpickers take over the world!
Yup.
yo me mueroo!!
I think that guy actually showed up Tommy. How come I never heard of him before.
Joe is gonna set the bar at a new height, if he hasn't already done so..incredible talent.. anyone know who the other player is?
Michael Fix
What a room full of amazing talent! Love this video....but can't get over the absolute crassness of the person who kept blocking the camera, just to get his own stupid shots...whoever you are, you mostly blocked Michael Fix throughout the clip, and robbed the audience of seeing the whole trio playing! Thanks for your generosity, Tommy, Joe and Michael.
@jsnoodle1 : Another CGP won't happen. Chet's daughter, Merle, granted a CGP to Paul Yandell, Chet's long time sideman, a few months ago, and announced there would be no more.
Tommy Emmanuel in a word: funlovingguy.
Hey Joe - I bet your Auntie Ruth is proud. Can you teach me that next time your up the Sunny Coast?
@bobbelan wasn't Merle's song either. its an old one, originally recorded in 1924 by the Ray Millar orchestra. Isham Jones wrote it.
That song was MADE for fingerstyle guitar!
Tommy Emmanuel
@forthebirds4 I think he says "Let Michael do it now"..just a guess.
Damn, the kid can actually play.
@DUGGER1947 your only right brother!
@SixStringSolid Les Paul, Scotty Anderson, and Brent Mason. 'nuff said
#1 in 1927 circa. Not by django originally, or chet or merle.
Tommy knows hes good and that spoils him for me. Rather listen to him than watch him play
Tired of hearing the wretched Chet Atkins boom-chick recycled again and again . . . For excellence in acoustic fingerpicking give me John James.
Check out Django Reinhardt's version..... wow
Wasn't Chet's song. Merle recorded it first
IMHO, the best guitar version of this piece is by Chet Atkins and Mark Knopfler - check out the one put up by DogSwede1. And watch Knopfler's face at Chet's first lick at 1:36 when he starts his solo.
And remember, guys, technique and speed are great, but it's really about the MUSIC.
The guy on the left finally got in the camera for like 20 secs
Just Have to know Chet Approves :) 100%
can anyone make out what tommy says around 2:39?
Tony?
Sounds like a Nintendo waiting track ^^
Fool
i disagree. aw-eSOME,. how could u dislike
@Altair366 Sungha's style is completely different
he's really good.. well THEY are really good, but.... Django Reinhard is BOSS.
They're playing a completely different style though
!!!!!!!!!
Isn't this a Django tune?
Move your thumbs brother, you cover the lens lol. But thanks for sharing. :)
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What isn't?
BOOM-CHICKA-tiddly-tiddly-tiddly-BOOM-CHICKA-tiddly-tiddly-tiddly
Now go listen to Django's expressiveness, inventiveness, fluidity, and solidity of development here:
th-cam.com/video/hNRHHRjep3E/w-d-xo.html
@lespaulsoundwave I hope that was sarcasm....
@tglecoff Race is what matters.