Since the late seventies ( and since 1981 for me personally), Steve Morse has been providing us with huge inspiration and great music ( whether it's his or Jesu by Bach ), and continues to do so today - Thankyou Steve, we love you man!
You may not agree with me, but stiil for me this beautiful piece by great Bach feels like a gentle touch of God. And Steve is the one how is able to deliver this message to every listener in all its beauty, playing his guitar only. What a talent.
It's not just that he's an amazing guitarist. It's that he's one of the very finest musicians of our time. He has a singer's heart, that shines through when he solos, and he honors every aspect of Music in his writing and playing. I can't think of any guitarist who could be said to be better than Steve. And honestly, you'd be hard-pressed to convince me that there's anyone as good, when you take the full range of his music into account. We are blessed, to share this space in time with him.
I couldn’t agree with you more! He’s music is spiritually transforming! His talent all-encompassing. Composing music covering many styles with the Dregs, Kansas, Living Loud, Angelfire with Sarah Spencer, Flying Colors, and Deep Purple since 1994 (still going strong!). And some incredible releases through the Magna Carta label. His legacy to the guitar will remain a cornerstone to creativity for years to come.
John Petrucci of Dream Theater stated that Steve Morse was the greatest guitarist that he had ever known. There was a guitar magazine that took votes on who is the greatest guitarist. There were only three that had to be retired from the magazine. If you won the award five years consecutively then you would be in their Hall of Fame and could never be eligible. Steve Morse and Steve Howe were two of the three. I forgot the other one as I am an old man. I do remember my first concert when I was in high school. It was late 1967 at the Anaheim Convention Center with Jimi, Eric Burdon and the Soft Machine featuring Allen Holdsworth. Steve Morse has more talent in his pinky finger on his right hand than others. God bless him and family in these trying times.
Saw the dregs a lot back in the late 70’s and early 80’s but my favorite performance was when he opened for DiMeola, McLaughlin & de Lucia in LA in ‘84. Joined the trio at end of show-magical
To my knowledge, Steve Morse is the only guy to have really mastered both ends of the guitar spectrum. He's an amazing and gifted plectrum guitarist, but then to master classical as well! Awesome. Course there could be others, but I cant think of any. Steve Morse is da man!!!
Steve Howe......he is a modern day composer reflecting most styles and his own work: th-cam.com/video/iyoHFPbnblM/w-d-xo.htmlsi=xT3b7DtzH36VnmA6 th-cam.com/video/nmudK8_gTCU/w-d-xo.htmlsi=IoU5M1bHuZhgAr5B th-cam.com/video/1KN2qvtosmM/w-d-xo.htmlsi=UykjT5l9oDF3-o-k
Steve is fantastic! i had a clinic with him in Rome in 1999...he must stay with us for 1 hour..he remained for 2 and then he signed a lot of pictures always smiling...i was the last among 50 persons with the camera to have a shoot together and when my friend made the shoot he told me: tell to your friend to make another one because i turned the face leftward...this is Steve!
Same here two years ago during the Dixie Dregs reunion tour, 3 years ago? Anyway, nicest guy I ever met in the musical field. His brother was there too - lives about an hour away from me, another nice guy - he works for a company who also has a facility where I live so he comes here a lot. Must be a big shot - Steve called him "the smart brother!" haha
Steve has always been a "class act". Humble and an example for other musicians. He even wrote a book about it ("Open Ears"). He's so good, his body of work speaks for itself. The fact that he's a really nice guy too is a bonus. A lot of prima donna rock stars could learn a lot from him.
i ve seen him perform in 2004 in sydney..he was perform with deep purple.. he seemmed a calm and cool guy.. i ve a pick signed by him during the concert..😊
My buddy Craig and i were at this show at the Bottom Line...after a 1 hour acoustic set..Steve whipped out the Ernie Ball and closed with Tumeni Notes..we left shaking our heads
I've always believed the truest measure of a musician is his ability to teach others - anytime you listen to Morse in one of his demo or teaching vids he always give the impression I get from the greatest teachers, infinitely patient and so confident of his abilities he has no problem sharing his knowledge with others - a bona fide inspirational musician.
Agree completely. His composition over the years has been amazing, marked by mastery of numerous genres and the ability to make radical transitions sound smooth and natural.
I was lucky enough to see Steve perform Jesu live at The Dark Horse in Northampton circa 1991. An amazing show! He was joined by Dave and T later in the show for an electric set. After the show I asked him what transcription he used for this and Steve told me that he just picked out Parkening's version off record by ear!!! Incredible!!!
He is alike Mike Oldfield, heard him play a long set of songs from absolutely opposite Music styles to almost SAVANT perfection (the guy was enjoying it on every note with closed eyes, teleported in another Universe or different Galaxies with each song) and then I found out he plays... NO, mastered over 50 instruments from different continents and Time Ages! What can one say? These guys are not just gifted performers they are Music SCHOLARS at Jedi Yoda levels
Dude. Here I am. Jesus is the real dude, but it is nice that there are people to move our souls and help us get our grooves on like this guy. talk to me what are you into what moves you. Laura
This was also recorded by Leo Kottke back in '71 on his "6 and 12 sting" album. A great album by Leo and a great guitarist. Steve Morse is my favorite though!
It isn't really an easy piece by any means. It is one of "THOSE"... however some may be fools enough to think it is piece of cake. Just fools. Bach was and remains a Music MONSTER, and Steve demonstrates it choosing this particular masterpiece to show some Old but Timeless Classics are tough diamonds to cut even for a Rock Legend or the most gifted performer. By the way his performance was so seamless, he could allow his delivery to add with artistic license a couple "improving" bends and timings of personal touch quite charming to me too, showing how much he reveres it and delights in it not demeaning it at all.
Steve Morris is also an incredible classical composer on a couple of his solo records or CDs he has a few classical pieces that are beautiful and complete torture to play cuz he's so complicated but worth a listen
@@naturadventur7425 Wow, another spelling Nazi. I'm really impressed but I must have missed that day of 2nd grade when I was beating the shit out of an asshole like you. Fooking troll. Wait, I may have speled dat rong, fucking troll....
It is one thing to play this piece beautifully and totally different when you play this piece beautifully and acknowledge Jesus Christ by referring to the full title.
It doesn't really have a title, if it had the actual title would be "Wohl mir, dass ich Jesum habe - Jesus, bleibet meine Freude". If you wanna nitpick, do it properly. 😉
Was this seriously one guy one guitar? I know Steve has virtually patented the hold one string sustain while picking other strings to give his playing a sort of underscore, but I swear there is a bass track in there. So beautiful. Steve is one of the all time greats.
Sure there is bass line there, played by Steve's thumb ;) and that is clearly seen from the video. But, I am also amazed how smooth and flawless chords and bass come together. Steve is very special, no doubt.
I saw Steve in San Francisco he opened up for Johnny Winter imagine that loudest counter other than gentle giant I've ever been to it was amazing just Steve to other guys Dave LaRue and Rod morgenstein Johnny Played headless Steinberger blew the top off my cerebral cortex loud as fuck
I agree. I have John Petrucci's "wild stringdom" where he mentions that he used to practise Dixie Dreggs songs using a metronome in his grandmas house.
I don't really know what 'destroy' means but I think he is amongst the greats because of his compositional ability and style. There are a million technique-monsters out there but writing memorable music is something else.
In the late seventies and early eighties he won best overall guitarist in guitar player magazine five times and they had to retire him from the competition to the gallery of the greats .
![Steve Morse/David Grisman/Rob Wasserman Trio • 1985 [Reelin' In The Years Archive]](http://i.ytimg.com/vi/WLYzPqdDVpk/mqdefault.jpg)
Since the late seventies ( and since 1981 for me personally), Steve Morse has been providing us with huge inspiration and great music ( whether it's his or Jesu by Bach ), and continues to do so today - Thankyou Steve, we love you man!
You may not agree with me, but stiil for me this beautiful piece by great Bach feels like a gentle touch of God. And Steve is the one how is able to deliver this message to every listener in all its beauty, playing his guitar only. What a talent.
As an atheist, I totally agree
thank God for Bach...and Steve Morse!!!
It's not just that he's an amazing guitarist. It's that he's one of the very finest musicians of our time. He has a singer's heart, that shines through when he solos, and he honors every aspect of Music in his writing and playing.
I can't think of any guitarist who could be said to be better than Steve. And honestly, you'd be hard-pressed to convince me that there's anyone as good, when you take the full range of his music into account. We are blessed, to share this space in time with him.
I couldn’t agree with you more! He’s music is spiritually transforming! His talent all-encompassing. Composing music covering many styles with the Dregs, Kansas, Living Loud, Angelfire with Sarah Spencer, Flying Colors, and Deep Purple since 1994 (still going strong!). And some incredible releases through the Magna Carta label. His legacy to the guitar will remain a cornerstone to creativity for years to come.
Singer's hearth - on spot. For another guitar player, I'd say Chet Atkins. The same for him.
John Petrucci of Dream Theater stated that Steve Morse was the greatest guitarist that he had ever known.
There was a guitar magazine that took votes on who is the greatest guitarist.
There were only three that had to be retired from the magazine.
If you won the award five years consecutively then you would be in their Hall of Fame and could never be eligible.
Steve Morse and Steve Howe were two of the three. I forgot the other one as I am an old man.
I do remember my first concert when I was in high school.
It was late 1967 at the Anaheim Convention Center with Jimi, Eric Burdon and the Soft Machine featuring Allen Holdsworth.
Steve Morse has more talent in his pinky finger on his right hand than others.
God bless him and family in these trying times.
Steve Morse is an extraordinarily talented musician . Excellent performance !
Saw the dregs a lot back in the late 70’s and early 80’s but my favorite performance was when he opened for DiMeola, McLaughlin & de Lucia in LA in ‘84. Joined the trio at end of show-magical
One of the most beautiful pieces of music ever written played by a true master!!!! Love it so much!
beautiful music steve you're gifted, glory to Jesus who died for us all
Glory to Jesus Christ
Wonderful Steve! jesus bless your soul, what a fantastic player, Praise Jesus.
I don´t know about the other guy, but Steve is great.
----------------- Jesus, I love you! "My Lord and my God"! ----------------------------
To my knowledge, Steve Morse is the only guy to have really mastered both ends of the guitar spectrum. He's an amazing and gifted plectrum guitarist, but then to master classical as well! Awesome. Course there could be others, but I cant think of any. Steve Morse is da man!!!
Gifted genius
Steve hackett
Good shout!
Steve Howe......he is a modern day composer reflecting most styles and his own work: th-cam.com/video/iyoHFPbnblM/w-d-xo.htmlsi=xT3b7DtzH36VnmA6
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Rick Graham does pretty well, not on steve's level of musicmanship though.
A beautiful piece by Bach. Steve Morse is a truly great guy!
The melody and the player really makes everything being so humble.. perfect!
Steve is fantastic! i had a clinic with him in Rome in 1999...he must stay with us for 1 hour..he remained for 2 and then he signed a lot of pictures always smiling...i was the last among 50 persons with the camera to have a shoot together and when my friend made the shoot he told me: tell to your friend to make another one because i turned the face leftward...this is Steve!
Had pretty much the same experience in Zagreb in 2010. He did it before Deep Purple show.
Same here two years ago during the Dixie Dregs reunion tour, 3 years ago? Anyway, nicest guy I ever met in the musical field. His brother was there too - lives about an hour away from me, another nice guy - he works for a company who also has a facility where I live so he comes here a lot. Must be a big shot - Steve called him "the smart brother!" haha
He certainly has a sunnier disposition than his Deep Purple predecessor, Ritchie.
Steve has always been a "class act". Humble and an example for other musicians. He even wrote a book about it ("Open Ears"). He's so good, his body of work speaks for itself. The fact that he's a really nice guy too is a bonus. A lot of prima donna rock stars could learn a lot from him.
i ve seen him perform in 2004 in sydney..he was perform with deep purple.. he seemmed a calm and cool guy.. i ve a pick signed by him during the concert..😊
I listen to this several times a year....especially around Christmas Time!!!!
Потрясающее исполнение! Мурашки по коже
Every genre, instruments and style Bach's music is played, will trascend through the times, long after we die.
I watch this every year just before Christmas. Beautifully played.
Steve and Eric Johnson are geniuses I've enjoyed all my life.
since 1981 Steve Morse has been a huge inspiration/mentor to me and many musicians around the world - thanks Steve, we love you man!
God bless you Steve...I've been a fan for nearly 30 years, man!!! Rock on!
The most beautiful sound of God.
I can only think of this song and performance as a miracle created in collaboration with God.
I use to play this piece after sunday church, it's a delight.....but Steve though nailed it beautifully...
I agree. I have listened to many different performances of this piece, and I feel Steve Morse's performance is the one that is closest to God.
More close to perfection than any other guitarist. The most well rounded guitarist. Fast too.
You are joking of course?
I love you, Steve Morse! Canti extraordinaries de frumos!
God bless You Steve Morse amén 🙏🏻
My buddy Craig and i were at this show at the Bottom Line...after a 1 hour acoustic set..Steve whipped out the Ernie Ball and closed with Tumeni Notes..we left shaking our heads
When was that? I THINK I was there . . . it was a long time ago .
Utter class! a fantastic tune, composed by an absolute genius played by a supremely tallented guitarist
One of the best versions of this gorgeous piece that I've ever heard...
What can I say that hasn't been said before about Steve?
I have loved his music for over 25 years...What an uncommon GENIUS!!!
Love this - Steve you're a superb guitarist!!
I've always believed the truest measure of a musician is his ability to teach others - anytime you listen to Morse in one of his demo or teaching vids he always give the impression I get from the greatest teachers, infinitely patient and so confident of his abilities he has no problem sharing his knowledge with others - a bona fide inspirational musician.
Agree completely. His composition over the years has been amazing, marked by mastery of numerous genres and the ability to make radical transitions sound smooth and natural.
Music to soothe the soul. The fullness of that guitar is wonderful.
Inspiration. Very nice guy. Thanks 👍😘🇸🇪
I was lucky enough to see Steve perform Jesu live at The Dark Horse in Northampton circa 1991. An amazing show! He was joined by Dave and T later in the show for an electric set. After the show I asked him what transcription he used for this and Steve told me that he just picked out Parkening's version off record by ear!!! Incredible!!!
That guitar tone is absolutely incredible. Mighty fine playing for sure!
Impressive, your approach is so fresh and so respectful to pass this great music on to us, thank you.
May Leo Kottke's version on a twelve string from 1972 not be forgotten.
agree man, Steve is Wonderful.
cheers from Argentina
This is one of my, if not my very, favorite renditions
Steve is the complete guitarist
Oh ... My... God.... (Joy of man's desiring)... God bless you Steve..
Love this! Also love the Jigsaw version from the album Letherslade Farm. 👍❤️🎸
Yes, tha same happened with Steve Howe from 1977 to 1981, but Morse was on the mid 80´s. In fact, my two favourites rock guitar players.
jesus es la alegria de los hombres un tema hermoson de muchas peliculas
Bach played by Morse. Brilliant.
A very humble guitarist.
It has to be one of the most beautiful transcriptions of Jesus Joy of Mans Desiring that I've heard in a long time. I'd bet it's his.
I think Steve's true genius is that he can play Classical, Southern Rock, Hard Rock and others all in one album. Many are good at one thing.
He is alike Mike Oldfield, heard him play a long set of songs from absolutely opposite Music styles to almost SAVANT perfection (the guy was enjoying it on every note with closed eyes, teleported in another Universe or different Galaxies with each song) and then I found out he plays... NO, mastered over 50 instruments from different continents and Time Ages! What can one say?
These guys are not just gifted performers they are Music SCHOLARS at Jedi Yoda levels
Bravo. Very good rendition
Great musicians have great taste in music. The melody of JS Bach is undeniable even for an inexperienced ear like mine. .
Jesus vive eternamente...✨🌟🙏
ok - Steve Morse ..... the best Guitarist ever ................ and Bach best Composer ever - in my opinion!
Well said! Truly agree with you 😊
This man can play anything
A true master and a class act all the way.
He's not the only, but he's no doubt among the best who play both classical guitar and electric guitar.
Dude. Here I am. Jesus is the real dude, but it is nice that there are people to move our souls and help us get our grooves on like this guy. talk to me what are you into what moves you.
Laura
This was also recorded by Leo Kottke back in '71 on his "6 and 12 sting" album. A great album by Leo and a great guitarist. Steve Morse is my favorite though!
great
Steve is always on my mind
It isn't really an easy piece by any means. It is one of "THOSE"... however some may be fools enough to think it is piece of cake. Just fools. Bach was and remains a Music MONSTER, and Steve demonstrates it choosing this particular masterpiece to show some Old but Timeless Classics are tough diamonds to cut even for a Rock Legend or the most gifted performer.
By the way his performance was so seamless, he could allow his delivery to add with artistic license a couple "improving" bends and timings of personal touch quite charming to me too, showing how much he reveres it and delights in it not demeaning it at all.
I have never seen him do this. This guy is just incredible.
Wonderful performance!
Steve Morris is also an incredible classical composer on a couple of his solo records or CDs he has a few classical pieces that are beautiful and complete torture to play cuz he's so complicated but worth a listen
Best version on TH-cam
i love the song and the melody
Played like it's child's play ,
amazing
But can he play smoke on the water?!?!?
oh wait..
He should, since he recently played with Deep Purple....
Thundergod didn't get the joke woooooosh
@@naturadventur7425 Your an idiot. My comment was an attempt at ironic absurdity which seems to have been lost on you, wooooooooosh!!!!
@@Thundergod- nice try. And it's you're not your, illiterate moron, oh wait, must have been another attempt at ironic absurdity.
@@naturadventur7425 Wow, another spelling Nazi. I'm really impressed but I must have missed that day of 2nd grade when I was beating the shit out of an asshole like you.
Fooking troll. Wait, I may have speled dat rong, fucking troll....
Beautiful !!
sheer poetry, thanks for uploading.
"Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring" is the actual title I believe
Christ!
Can you actually play the guitar yourself you piddling little fecking F-wit???
It is one thing to play this piece beautifully and totally different when you play this piece beautifully and acknowledge Jesus Christ by referring to the full title.
It doesn't really have a title, if it had the actual title would be "Wohl mir, dass ich Jesum habe - Jesus, bleibet meine Freude". If you wanna nitpick, do it properly. 😉
'There can be only one' and Steve's my choice to listen to any day.
Splendid performance
True Guitar HERO !
Steller....! Loved your version...!
Amazing!
this is one of my favorite guitar melody since NORTHERN LIGHTS
Thanks! Will have to find it!
Was this seriously one guy one guitar? I know Steve has virtually patented the hold one string sustain while picking other strings to give his playing a sort of underscore, but I swear there is a bass track in there. So beautiful. Steve is one of the all time greats.
Sure there is bass line there, played by Steve's thumb ;) and that is clearly seen from the video. But, I am also amazed how smooth and flawless chords and bass come together. Steve is very special, no doubt.
James Varner if u r a guitar player I hope u can learn from his right-hand picking and it's awesome.....no backing bass track......
Good job fellow pilot!
The best version in the world
This was magical!
Indeed! Voted best of in GP poll. Only one so far, I believe to have that honor 5 years *in a row*
Steve Howe as well and he is my second favorite !
I saw Steve in San Francisco he opened up for Johnny Winter imagine that loudest counter other than gentle giant I've ever been to it was amazing just Steve to other guys Dave LaRue and Rod morgenstein Johnny Played headless Steinberger blew the top off my cerebral cortex loud as fuck
John McLaughlin, Al di Meola, Eric Johnson come to mind...
LOVELY !!
I agree. I have John Petrucci's "wild stringdom" where he mentions that he used to practise Dixie Dreggs songs using a metronome in his grandmas house.
Aiiieeeeeeeeeeeeee. Miserere! Misere Dominus!
PENITENZIAGITE.
That song is crazily dificult.
Jesu Joy Of Man's Desiring
Perfect!!!!
wow, only one word PERFECT
yeah. ask any guitarist who he is and they'll go crazy.
holy smokes.... despite his left index finger being 7" long..... this is very very smooth....... nice job.
Fan bloody - tastic!.
He's been with the Dixie Dregs, Kansas and Deep Purple.
Hah, I was about to mention him when I read your post!
I don't really know what 'destroy' means but I think he is amongst the greats because of his compositional ability and style. There are a million technique-monsters out there but writing memorable music is something else.
Bach was a genius, Morse is a genius. What could go wrong?
agree with camposi :)
BEST!
thank you!
In the late seventies and early eighties he won best overall guitarist in guitar player magazine five times and they had to retire him from the competition to the gallery of the greats .