This was really nice to watch, thanks Michael. And I enjoyed reading the comments too. By a weird coincidence, my new album is released today, so there's three new songs on my channel as of now. I hope people enjoy them. To me all that matters is the emotion the music conveys. I'd rather listen to someone pound on their instrument and wail, than something played perfectly with no meaning. So if you found this video intimidating, thinking you could never play something that complex, then please remember, it's not what really matters. Love to all. Get well soon Eric. 🖤
@@Guitargate The verse is Lydian. It's like an Am to F chord sequence, but resting on the F. (Sorry I'm transposing here, but these seem like more guitar-friendly chords! I mean, E flat! Who does that) Now, Am and F is really a VIm to IV sequence in the key of C. And that's where the chorus goes: C! So it sounds really uplifting and resolved. I didn't plan any of this. I just wrote a melody and words, and then found a nice tuning and worked the guitar around it. The groove is 6/8, but leaning heavily on 4, so it's basically a "cross rhythm" all the way through the song.
I've seen him live playing for 30 people, I was early and by coincedance I helped him with the lighting, there was nobody of the venue who knew how it worked and that's my job so that was funny. Jon is a very humble and nice guy and nothing tricked in this video, Jon can do it live too! At the end of the concert he got of stage and preformed in the middle of the room full accoustic. I saw the owner, who didn't really knew who Jon was, with tears in his eyes, when Jon played High and Dry(Radiohead). Jon is a one of a kind Guy! Respect!
From Wikipedia: "Jon Gomm started playing ukulele at the age of two. Classical guitar lessons began at the age of four, and at twelve he was accompanying his father, a music critic, to blues gigs in his hometown of Blackpool." What has been left out here is that his father was also one of the first Roswell "alien hybrids" the US Govt experimented with mixing alien and human DNA, from the ones that had crashed to Earth in the summer of 1947....
i found jon gomm prob 10 years ago. this song - accidentally in a late night depressive music deep dive.. i stumbled upon your reaction video when i went to show this artist to my husband & it was something i didn’t know i needed. to watch your face & the pure joy, the unadulterated awe in your face. this is my favorite part of music. watching people have a visceral reaction to an artist.. what a beautiful thing! ❤ cheers.
That smile from Michael from 4:42 onwards when Jon is tapping the harmonics and is using his tuner, speaks more than words for this musical gem. Simply out of this world.
I saw Jon perform this and a whole set in a very small Glasgow pub a few years ago, I was literally about 10 feet from him. When we went in he was just sitting at the bar like a normal bloke, I had to double take when he casually said "Alright mate" to me. Afterwards he had plenty of time for everyone. I asked him about his tuners and some other stuff. A proper humbling experience from a humble guy. Jon you are an inspiration. And I love your philosophy on guitar playing and your love of effects. 👍😎
This guy just makes my Taylor acoustic and my SG look like unburned firewood. Some people are just born to play a guitar... others, like me are born to watch those people play guitar.
@@markbeckett7740 straight up. It took me 7 years of playing (and a lot of lsd) to get to a point in which I actually enjoyed what I play. I've been playing for nearly 11 years and sometimes it seems all I notice is where I need to improve. Gotta Love it. I mean reeeealllly Love it. The guitar is a spiritual mirror that reflects our deepest truths through what comes alive through us, and our playing. Infinite beauty.
@@EatPsychedelics iv played since i was about 10 years old had guitar in my life since i was a baby (dad was a guitarist) im now 36, i wish i still had the same passion i did when i was 15, if i could have kept that level of desire iv no doubt i wouldnt have to work in a factory to pay bills
Jon Gomm is a uniquely talented musician who’s technique’s are exquisitely well pronounced in the most impressive ways possible. His music is truly beautiful and emotionally connected. I discovered him for myself just a few months ago and instantly became a fan. Song for a Rainy Day, is so amazing. Which he did as a rearrangement of a song written by one of his students as a tribute to his unfortunate passing. This song was so well performed and articulated that I couldn’t help but feel its intensity. Jon Gomm, is quite simply the best fingerstyle guitarist I have come across.
Michael! I’m so glad you’ve got around to doing this! Passionflower is just one of those songs that leaves you in awe. All you can do is enjoy and applaud. Thanks for sharing your thoughts and keep up the great work! I learn so much from watching your videos - you have such a fantastic insight for music.
Wow beautiful his tuning the whole fingerstyle and harmonics along with the vocal is amazing as a guitarist myself iam in awe close your eyes and listen just wow
I've been following Jon for a awhile and loved Passionflower for many years. The fact that he produced a song and sound like this makes him 10000% a guitar hero and legend in my eyes. So fcking amazing!
Not to mention how amazing the lyrics are and the concept of a flower growing through concrete. The vocals were great and singing while doing all that is what really blew my mind.
The precision and technique is mind blowing.But what cemented this as one of the all-time great works of art for me is that the song itself, vocals and lyrics, is equally magnificent. Seems to be Jon’s trademark in all of his music...inspirational.
i hold this guitar a few times in y hands . I had the honor to host Mr Gomm three times at my café in Assen the Nederlands . So fine to see him grown through the years to a recognized musician!!
YES! I love that not only is it a beautiful and unique guitar performance, but his singing and songwriting are also not to be ignored. Dude is so talented
Met Jon a few times at The Grove pub in Leeds, UK. Was lucky enough to catch him perform at the open mic there once or twice too. Lovely chap and excellent musician!
@@Guitargate Michael, Where can I request a guitarist for you to react to? FB? TH-cam? Tell me you've seen Soenke Meinen..?? "Frevo" or "Perpetuum Mobile"
Been waiting for you to do this, one of my favorite songs over the last couple years. His youtube recently had a resurgence too, and he's starting to put out new songs again.
I remember my wife and i going to see him in a pub in Sheffield with less than 20 people in the whole place, that was many years ago last time i saw him play was as support for the late Johnny Winter. He was selling his cd albums such a kind and polite man to talk with, i thought back then he would be world famous one day stunning player and visionary.
Watching him live (via video) is so awesome. He does such a good job. He even will get so emotional he will tear up during songs. I also love his accent lol. For his first album he used half the money for charity. Good guy
Seen this a few years ago my friend recommended it I was blown away he's a one man band good explanation an breakdown by urself to I was impressed by how much you knew for a first time watching it fully
Ahhh, cool to see this as a recent subscriber! Around when I first started going to local gigs here in Bolton Jon played a bar, and there was a buzz on the message board after about how good it was. He came back a few times over the next years, and I loved how quiet everyone was weeks he worked his magic in these little pubs and bars in our little music scene. Good times.
Jon is the guitarist's, guitarist. I was moved, the very first time I heard him play. Yet..I have shared this clip with so many people, just to find that many are like 'oh well'.. Such a shame to be looking at a Master of technique, talent, and melody..and not be moved musically.
OMG! That was so good! Just made my day! MP videos make my day! Light-heatedly, but true, seeing brilliance like that...it is just stupid amazing. Watching anyone do any amazing thing, no matter what it is, I will watch and an ear, to tune/hit notes. Come on Jon, give us mortals hope. Seeing this for the first time, is for me, like SRV live for the first time. Just put my guitar down and watch and be astounded! Thank you Michael and all who requested this! OMG WOW! Captain Obvious, noting OMG WOW, but OMG WOW! Michael...how you can break this down with your fingers by ear....WOW for you!
Normally I am not really a big fan of reaction videos, but yours, i am really enjoying! Not only do I love your reaction, where I can see with joy your passion for guitar playing but also love how you are professionally analysing his playing, making it understandable for people like me 👍🏽 thumbs up, really nice ❤
Now check out "The Weather Machine" and "Everything" -- also Michael Hedges and Antoine Dufour -- this kind of guitar is a whole dang world to dig around in!
Basically, follow Candyrat Records TH-cam Channel, and watch all their videos... Antoine Dufour, Andy McKee, Erik Mongrain (I’m not sure if he’s with Candyrat though), etc.... All that stuff really inspired me to practice when I first picked up guitar. I remember watching videos of Dufour and Tommy Emmanuel for hours every day after school as a young teenager. I still put it on for a while when I’m trying to relax, meditate, or even when I go to bed... Don’t get me wrong, I love a wailing electric guitar. Some blues, rock, jazz, metal - all of it, any day of the week, but this style of acoustic playing (I suppose it’s called “percussive”?) is very special to me.
Michael Hedges version of "While my Guitar Gently Weeps" is soul rendering. There's a lot of footage of him coffehouse style too, just performing in public. Great stuff. I like his arrangements almost better than his playing and sentiment/emoting.
@@daltonwynn3786 I've been talking to Ewan Dobson (another Candyrat artist) about lessons - he's actually reasonably priced for someone who's studied under some masters. Make sure you don't leave out Luca Stricagnoli! He's like their Tommy Emmanuel but with two guitars at once! :-)
Truly mind-boggling. i think Michael Hedges often get overlooked because of all the great players that do this style that came after him. He wasn't the first to do it but i believe he was the first to make it his entire technique. Such an innovator. Thanks for ALL the great videos Michael Palmisano. i learn so much just watching and your enthusiasm is infectious!
I've been fortunate enough to meet and watch Jon perform in the Jolly Brewer on Lindum Hill, Lincoln, UK. Probably only about 150 people there it was magical.
The first time I saw John play any of this was on some sort of local news tv, and they cut him off after about 10 seconds of the intro :(. After that I was determined to seek it out and hear the rest. Eff me! I was so blown away with the pinched harmonics and in-song tuning, and the percussion. Wow. I would really like to see JG live, but unfortunately circumstances prevent. Thanks for the vids and insight. Great job (and honest).
I've seen Jon Gomm at my local open mic at least once (Leeds, England). I think both times it was for an anniversary or birthday celebration or something. Great in the flesh.
this man is literally my idol when it comes to percussion guitar, he's the reason why i actually decided to give it a try, i wanted to do things like this because it just opens a new realm of possibility for the guitar and brings new meaning, lets you convey stronger emotion, take each part of this song, put it on other instruments and yeah it'll still sound great, but by god doing them all on 1 conveys a level of skill, love and downright emotion you cant achieve anywhere else. its admirable to say the least.
I saw Jon play in my hometown about 9 or 10 years ago, along with Andy McKee and Preston Reed. I'll be honest, I wasn't that into this whole style of music at the time, but Jon's set, and this song in particular really blew my mind. Incredible from a technical perspective, and truly beautiful to listen to.
His low E (and possibly A) strings are actually bass strings too as he couldn't get the sound he wanted with regular strings. I saw him in York in the uk once and he blew my mind. Then was lucky enough to use the same producer with my band years later. FYI he's just released a new album today and it's amazing 🔥
Michael, I spent my first 8 years of playing guitar pursuing this genre and know the rabbit hole inside and out. In the two years since, I have dedicated myself to learning how to play the guitar the “normal way” which was spurred by the Grateful Dead. If you have any questions, I would be overjoyed to discuss matters of techniques, gear setups from the Passionflower video, etc, as well as Dead culture/music and the possibility of combining the two. Keller Williams is the only person to bring chops like this to Dead music so far that I know of and I’m working on figuring out how to potentially integrate the two in my own way. Thanks for bringing killer content on a regular basis. Best, Darrius Spangler
I’ve been lucky enough to see Jon play live twice here in Belfast. It’s hard to believe how mesmerising he is to watch in real life and the pedals he puts through the PA make it sound like a heavy metal band at times. There’s lots of people doing this sort of thing in recent years and he’s not a pioneer but he’s certainly unique and world class. He’s a new album out too which is meant to be awesome!!
So good. 'Wukan motorcycle kid' is also one of my all time favourites of Jon's. The story of the song translated into music is really what makes it so memorable.
i’m not someone who typically listens to percussive guitar but Jon is the only exception he does an amazing job executing that and his singing just complements his playing so well
All that incredible technique, AND singing at the same time... but let's not forget it's a fantastic song too. A lot of guitarists who go down this route just don't write music anywhere as good as this. Their music is in service to the technique. Gomm's technique is in service of the song.
Someone has probably already mentioned this but those are banjo tuners, pre set to tune between without going sharp or flat. This in no way negates Jon's ability, if anything he ascended the majority of modern percussive fingerstylists incorporating techniques like this. He's one of those players who blazes the trail that countless others follow
I can barely strum bar chords in rhythm trying to sing let alone holding a beat on my guitar while fretting with both hands, picking, tuning the pegs, and whatever else is going on. Incredibly playing and such an amazing song.
Jon wrote this song about a flower growing through the concrete outside his flat. 🤯 I asked him how one goes about learning the various techniques required to ultimately combine them the way he does, & he said he is working on a method book but in the meantime he recommended “New Acoustic Guitar” by Peppino D’Agostino. He’s also got a unique pickup/mic setup, which I can’t recall off the top of my head, but I think it’s a combination of 2-3 internal pickups/mics, one for percussive sounds (contact mic), a “traditional” internal acoustic pickup/mic, & a line-out, & he’s able to mix the three to his liking. It’s something like that. Plus if you listen with headphones he applies a vocoder to his vocal, distortion to the guitar, etc. Cool stuff & great guy. Thanks for doing this video. Please consider checking out Pino Forastiere’s “Wild Parking,” Andy McKee “Drifting,” etc. Bill Frisell is always welcome too ; ) Oh! After seeing your commentary on Danny Carey I’m confident you’d like drummer Mark Guiliana. Check out the video entitled “Mark Guiliana drum solo with Jason Lindner’s NOW vs. NOW” for starters. Ok thanks, bye. 👍
This was really nice to watch, thanks Michael. And I enjoyed reading the comments too. By a weird coincidence, my new album is released today, so there's three new songs on my channel as of now. I hope people enjoy them.
To me all that matters is the emotion the music conveys. I'd rather listen to someone pound on their instrument and wail, than something played perfectly with no meaning. So if you found this video intimidating, thinking you could never play something that complex, then please remember, it's not what really matters.
Love to all. Get well soon Eric. 🖤
Thanks so much for this Jon!!!! Especially the warm words of encouragement! Real quick: how do you describe what’s happening here harmonically?
This reply is so heartwarming. Thanks to both of you for what you do.
@@Guitargate The verse is Lydian. It's like an Am to F chord sequence, but resting on the F. (Sorry I'm transposing here, but these seem like more guitar-friendly chords! I mean, E flat! Who does that)
Now, Am and F is really a VIm to IV sequence in the key of C. And that's where the chorus goes: C! So it sounds really uplifting and resolved.
I didn't plan any of this. I just wrote a melody and words, and then found a nice tuning and worked the guitar around it.
The groove is 6/8, but leaning heavily on 4, so it's basically a "cross rhythm" all the way through the song.
Love it. Thanks for that and all you do. I’ll be sure to check out your new tracks.
The bar keeps getting pushed higher. There are no boundaries to music. Smart and beautiful.
So cool to see you looking at Uncle Jon’s stuff ❤️ Love these vids
Thanks brother! Love your stuff!!! Love to have you on the channel sometime.
A Mike Dawes/John Gomm colab?!?!?! The world needs this!!
@@pablo5150 Holy god yes THIS all of this, every single stinkin' bit of it. YES...
Found Gomm and Dawes same day. Grateful for the fine tuned AlGoresRythm at youtube😅
I've seen him live playing for 30 people, I was early and by coincedance I helped him with the lighting, there was nobody of the venue who knew how it worked and that's my job so that was funny. Jon is a very humble and nice guy and nothing tricked in this video, Jon can do it live too! At the end of the concert he got of stage and preformed in the middle of the room full accoustic. I saw the owner, who didn't really knew who Jon was, with tears in his eyes, when Jon played High and Dry(Radiohead). Jon is a one of a kind Guy! Respect!
I heard him play High and Dry, unplugged, without knowing the song beforehand. Had a lump in my throat for sure
Jeez, I was just impressed when he started playing. My jaw dropped when I realized he was actually going to manage singing on top of that wizardry.
From Wikipedia: "Jon Gomm started playing ukulele at the age of two. Classical guitar lessons began at the age of four, and at twelve he was accompanying his father, a music critic, to blues gigs in his hometown of Blackpool."
What has been left out here is that his father was also one of the first Roswell "alien hybrids" the US Govt experimented with mixing alien and human DNA, from the ones that had crashed to Earth in the summer of 1947....
How do you know this??
@@statikgaming1216 bruh
@@statikgaming1216 If you were an inch taller this joke would of hurt.
@@RetroTekGuyAU stealing that one for sure
i found jon gomm prob 10 years ago. this song - accidentally in a late night depressive music deep dive.. i stumbled upon your reaction video when i went to show this artist to my husband & it was something i didn’t know i needed.
to watch your face & the pure joy, the unadulterated awe in your face. this is my favorite part of music. watching people have a visceral reaction to an artist..
what a beautiful thing! ❤ cheers.
I'm pretty sure he also wrote the song about a flower growing in his garden. The poetry just makes the whole thing sweeter!
Michael he is using scrugs tuners for the detuning parts so there are stops set in the tuners them selves..
That smile from Michael from 4:42 onwards when Jon is tapping the harmonics and is using his tuner, speaks more than words for this musical gem. Simply out of this world.
Hehe nice pfp
I saw Jon perform this and a whole set in a very small Glasgow pub a few years ago, I was literally about 10 feet from him. When we went in he was just sitting at the bar like a normal bloke, I had to double take when he casually said "Alright mate" to me. Afterwards he had plenty of time for everyone. I asked him about his tuners and some other stuff. A proper humbling experience from a humble guy. Jon you are an inspiration. And I love your philosophy on guitar playing and your love of effects. 👍😎
He's one of the best guitarists on this planet in my opinion... This man has passion and so much talent. Jon Gomm LEGEND.
This touches me in ways that language cannot convey. His lyrics are as compelling as his facility as a guitarists and composer. Absolutely blown away!
This guy just makes my Taylor acoustic and my SG look like unburned firewood. Some people are just born to play a guitar... others, like me are born to watch those people play guitar.
Practice practice practice
@@markbeckett7740 straight up. It took me 7 years of playing (and a lot of lsd) to get to a point in which I actually enjoyed what I play. I've been playing for nearly 11 years and sometimes it seems all I notice is where I need to improve. Gotta Love it. I mean reeeealllly Love it. The guitar is a spiritual mirror that reflects our deepest truths through what comes alive through us, and our playing. Infinite beauty.
@@EatPsychedelics iv played since i was about 10 years old had guitar in my life since i was a baby (dad was a guitarist) im now 36, i wish i still had the same passion i did when i was 15, if i could have kept that level of desire iv no doubt i wouldnt have to work in a factory to pay bills
Always love your videos my friend! Thanks for posting Michael!
P.S That Acoustic is beautiful!!
Thank you sir!
Legend alert 🚨
False harmonic
@@Guitargate you’re very welcome!!
I've been coming back to this video for about 10 years now, and it brings a tear to my eye every single time..
Drums, bass, guitar, and vocals.... all in one man. Mind blowing.
I've seen Jon Gomm live and be nails this live. Gotta listen the his other songs. An amazing player
Lucky
Jon Gomm is easily in the top 1% of guitar players in the world
Jon Gomm is more metal than most guitarist in metal. Haha! I love this dude!
Jon Gomm is a uniquely talented musician who’s technique’s are exquisitely well pronounced in the most impressive ways possible. His music is truly beautiful and emotionally connected. I discovered him for myself just a few months ago and instantly became a fan. Song for a Rainy Day, is so amazing. Which he did as a rearrangement of a song written by one of his students as a tribute to his unfortunate passing. This song was so well performed and articulated that I couldn’t help but feel its intensity. Jon Gomm, is quite simply the best fingerstyle guitarist I have come across.
Just discovered this guy. Truly amazing artist. Falling in love with his style, and the style of playing as a whole.
Michael! I’m so glad you’ve got around to doing this! Passionflower is just one of those songs that leaves you in awe. All you can do is enjoy and applaud.
Thanks for sharing your thoughts and keep up the great work! I learn so much from watching your videos - you have such a fantastic insight for music.
I watch your facial expressions of wonder and amazement. Wait till you see him live!!! He is a must see guitarist
Wow beautiful his tuning the whole fingerstyle and harmonics along with the vocal is amazing as a guitarist myself iam in awe close your eyes and listen just wow
Gomm has been on my radar for a while, and it's awesome to see you talk about/admire his playing! :)
I've been following Jon for a awhile and loved Passionflower for many years.
The fact that he produced a song and sound like this makes him 10000% a guitar hero and legend in my eyes.
So fcking amazing!
Ive been listening for over a year now, another one I go to a lot is gloria. That's a great one
I still have no idea how the hell he sings while playing that, amazed every time
Not to mention how amazing the lyrics are and the concept of a flower growing through concrete. The vocals were great and singing while doing all that is what really blew my mind.
Yes! Been hoping for this one for so long!
Been waiting for this one for a while I'm so glad you liked it!
was waiting so long to see you watch John. It’s so absolutely wonderful. I Love all of his prices. Thank you.
Awesome musician and another great reaction Michael. Thanks for such an inspirational channel.
John is so original, never heard a song like his! Keep up the amazing work Michael!
Been a fan of Jon Gomm for a long while now; I’m so excited to see you doing a reaction and analysis of this song!
The precision and technique is mind blowing.But what cemented this as one of the all-time great works of art for me is that the song itself, vocals and lyrics, is equally magnificent. Seems to be Jon’s trademark in all of his music...inspirational.
Been waiting for this one for so long; such a great guitarist.
Yessss! Love Jon.. I love your videos,thank you Michael.
I have had the pleasure of seeing Jon in concert
i hold this guitar a few times in y hands . I had the honor to host Mr Gomm three times at my café in Assen the Nederlands . So fine to see him grown through the years to a recognized musician!!
Liking before it even starts. Been requesting this for months. Guy has other songs that are equally as good. Thank you for finally getting to this.
A friend had shown me this Jon Gomm vid a few years ago. I've been a fan since the very first note!!!!!!
YES!
I love that not only is it a beautiful and unique guitar performance, but his singing and songwriting are also not to be ignored. Dude is so talented
This was amazing to watch, wow. He’s very creative.
All things considered, this is the greatest guitar performance of all time
Loved watching this! You seem to have an amazing ear I learned a lot watching this.
Met Jon a few times at The Grove pub in Leeds, UK. Was lucky enough to catch him perform at the open mic there once or twice too. Lovely chap and excellent musician!
Don't forget how long ago this was, with all the similar players out there now. Great video, and ty for making it.
I saw him live in Norway in October 22. What an amazing, inspiring and humble guitar player he is.
Michael, I adore your reactions. Pure music lover written all over your face.
Omgg I requested this ages ago and you're finally doing it
BOOM
@@Guitargate Michael, Where can I request a guitarist for you to react to? FB? TH-cam? Tell me you've seen Soenke Meinen..?? "Frevo" or "Perpetuum Mobile"
One of the most amazing live shows I have ever seen. Jon has more talent in his little finger than I have in my whole body.
Been waiting for you to do this, one of my favorite songs over the last couple years. His youtube recently had a resurgence too, and he's starting to put out new songs again.
I remember my wife and i going to see him in a pub in Sheffield with less than 20 people in the whole place, that was many years ago last time i saw him play was as support for the late Johnny Winter. He was selling his cd albums such a kind and polite man to talk with, i thought back then he would be world famous one day stunning player and visionary.
Watching him live (via video) is so awesome. He does such a good job. He even will get so emotional he will tear up during songs. I also love his accent lol.
For his first album he used half the money for charity. Good guy
These analyses are excellent and extremely helpful. Amazing to mirror so closely and so quickly what you're hearing #stringking
Every time I come back to that video it blows my mind.
Seen this a few years ago my friend recommended it I was blown away he's a one man band good explanation an breakdown by urself to I was impressed by how much you knew for a first time watching it fully
Inspiring and amazing all at once 🤯
Was over 12 years ago i first saw Jon. He's a wonderful guitarist.
I love this song It can genuinely described as immaculate. If I could just do one of those techniques half as well as him I would be happy.
Lol love you playing From the Beginning at the beginning!
Ahhh, cool to see this as a recent subscriber!
Around when I first started going to local gigs here in Bolton Jon played a bar, and there was a buzz on the message board after about how good it was. He came back a few times over the next years, and I loved how quiet everyone was weeks he worked his magic in these little pubs and bars in our little music scene. Good times.
Jon is the guitarist's, guitarist.
I was moved, the very first time I heard him play.
Yet..I have shared this clip with so many people, just to find that many are like 'oh well'.. Such a shame to be looking at a Master of technique, talent, and melody..and not be moved musically.
OMG! That was so good! Just made my day! MP videos make my day! Light-heatedly, but true, seeing brilliance like that...it is just stupid amazing. Watching anyone do any amazing thing, no matter what it is, I will watch and an ear, to tune/hit notes. Come on Jon, give us mortals hope. Seeing this for the first time, is for me, like SRV live for the first time. Just put my guitar down and watch and be astounded! Thank you Michael and all who requested this! OMG WOW! Captain Obvious, noting OMG WOW, but OMG WOW! Michael...how you can break this down with your fingers by ear....WOW for you!
Normally I am not really a big fan of reaction videos, but yours, i am really enjoying! Not only do I love your reaction, where I can see with joy your passion for guitar playing but also love how you are professionally analysing his playing, making it understandable for people like me 👍🏽 thumbs up, really nice ❤
Now check out "The Weather Machine" and "Everything" -- also Michael Hedges and Antoine Dufour -- this kind of guitar is a whole dang world to dig around in!
Basically, follow Candyrat Records TH-cam Channel, and watch all their videos... Antoine Dufour, Andy McKee, Erik Mongrain (I’m not sure if he’s with Candyrat though), etc.... All that stuff really inspired me to practice when I first picked up guitar. I remember watching videos of Dufour and Tommy Emmanuel for hours every day after school as a young teenager. I still put it on for a while when I’m trying to relax, meditate, or even when I go to bed... Don’t get me wrong, I love a wailing electric guitar. Some blues, rock, jazz, metal - all of it, any day of the week, but this style of acoustic playing (I suppose it’s called “percussive”?) is very special to me.
@@daltonwynn3786 I agree
Michael Hedges version of "While my Guitar Gently Weeps" is soul rendering. There's a lot of footage of him coffehouse style too, just performing in public. Great stuff. I like his arrangements almost better than his playing and sentiment/emoting.
@@daltonwynn3786 I've been talking to Ewan Dobson (another Candyrat artist) about lessons - he's actually reasonably priced for someone who's studied under some masters. Make sure you don't leave out Luca Stricagnoli! He's like their Tommy Emmanuel but with two guitars at once! :-)
Truly mind-boggling. i think Michael Hedges often get overlooked because of all the great players that do this style that came after him. He wasn't the first to do it but i believe he was the first to make it his entire technique. Such an innovator. Thanks for ALL the great videos Michael Palmisano. i learn so much just watching and your enthusiasm is infectious!
God that was GREAT! Boy do I miss my Lowden O-23 C. Jon that was BEAUTIFUL!
I've been fortunate enough to meet and watch Jon perform in the Jolly Brewer on Lindum Hill, Lincoln, UK. Probably only about 150 people there it was magical.
The first time I saw John play any of this was on some sort of local news tv, and they cut him off after about 10 seconds of the intro :(. After that I was determined to seek it out and hear the rest. Eff me! I was so blown away with the pinched harmonics and in-song tuning, and the percussion. Wow. I would really like to see JG live, but unfortunately circumstances prevent. Thanks for the vids and insight. Great job (and honest).
Loving this!
This some Intervals. Melodic prog rock!
You're a hell of a human Mike
What witchcraft is this? And singing at the same time?
Wizardry
Sorcery
As a guitarist I had two reactions to this 1. My God thats just beautiful; and watching more 2. That is a hell of a lot of work to make music :)
@@DSG-br5lk it proves that beat machines aren't that impressive today.
This is great! I was thinking of somehow letting you know of this song a couple days ago.
Thanks for turning me on to this mind-blowingly talented musician.
I've seen Jon Gomm at my local open mic at least once (Leeds, England). I think both times it was for an anniversary or birthday celebration or something. Great in the flesh.
So glad u did Gomm!
Didn’t know about Eric thanks for the PSA...
this man is literally my idol when it comes to percussion guitar, he's the reason why i actually decided to give it a try, i wanted to do things like this because it just opens a new realm of possibility for the guitar and brings new meaning, lets you convey stronger emotion, take each part of this song, put it on other instruments and yeah it'll still sound great, but by god doing them all on 1 conveys a level of skill, love and downright emotion you cant achieve anywhere else. its admirable to say the least.
I saw Jon live, must be 15 years ago, at the Black Swan in York at the suggestion of my cousin. Been a fan ever since.
Been waiting this, love your videos man, would love to see some mataus asato on here if possible, keep it up man
I saw Jon play in my hometown about 9 or 10 years ago, along with Andy McKee and Preston Reed. I'll be honest, I wasn't that into this whole style of music at the time, but Jon's set, and this song in particular really blew my mind. Incredible from a technical perspective, and truly beautiful to listen to.
The universe is listening to you bro, Jon just put a new song up a few hours ago haha bloody awesome!
His low E (and possibly A) strings are actually bass strings too as he couldn't get the sound he wanted with regular strings. I saw him in York in the uk once and he blew my mind. Then was lucky enough to use the same producer with my band years later. FYI he's just released a new album today and it's amazing 🔥
Michael, I spent my first 8 years of playing guitar pursuing this genre and know the rabbit hole inside and out. In the two years since, I have dedicated myself to learning how to play the guitar the “normal way” which was spurred by the Grateful Dead.
If you have any questions, I would be overjoyed to discuss matters of techniques, gear setups from the Passionflower video, etc, as well as Dead culture/music and the possibility of combining the two. Keller Williams is the only person to bring chops like this to Dead music so far that I know of and I’m working on figuring out how to potentially integrate the two in my own way.
Thanks for bringing killer content on a regular basis.
Best,
Darrius Spangler
Talk about using the whole instrument. Damn. This guy gets absolutely everything out of one guitar.
This Individual is Super Human!!!🎤🎸
Most satisfying melody ever!
That was epic!
I’ve been lucky enough to see Jon play live twice here in Belfast. It’s hard to believe how mesmerising he is to watch in real life and the pedals he puts through the PA make it sound like a heavy metal band at times. There’s lots of people doing this sort of thing in recent years and he’s not a pioneer but he’s certainly unique and world class. He’s a new album out too which is meant to be awesome!!
I’ve also just posted this vid on his Facebook. Maybe you can hook up with him on a livestream?
So good. 'Wukan motorcycle kid' is also one of my all time favourites of Jon's. The story of the song translated into music is really what makes it so memorable.
i’m not someone who typically listens to percussive guitar but Jon is the only exception he does an amazing job executing that and his singing just complements his playing so well
This is technique overload. I love it
All that incredible technique, AND singing at the same time... but let's not forget it's a fantastic song too. A lot of guitarists who go down this route just don't write music anywhere as good as this. Their music is in service to the technique. Gomm's technique is in service of the song.
Any chance I get to watch someone discover this song I am happy to watch!
Jon is scarily talented, and a really nice bloke to boot.
Awesome reaction! Jon's arrangement of Ain't Nobody with Dan from TesseracT is an awesome listen too!
Someone has probably already mentioned this but those are banjo tuners, pre set to tune between without going sharp or flat. This in no way negates Jon's ability, if anything he ascended the majority of modern percussive fingerstylists incorporating techniques like this. He's one of those players who blazes the trail that countless others follow
I can barely strum bar chords in rhythm trying to sing let alone holding a beat on my guitar while fretting with both hands, picking, tuning the pegs, and whatever else is going on. Incredibly playing and such an amazing song.
Jon wrote this song about a flower growing through the concrete outside his flat. 🤯 I asked him how one goes about learning the various techniques required to ultimately combine them the way he does, & he said he is working on a method book but in the meantime he recommended “New Acoustic Guitar” by Peppino D’Agostino.
He’s also got a unique pickup/mic setup, which I can’t recall off the top of my head, but I think it’s a combination of 2-3 internal pickups/mics, one for percussive sounds (contact mic), a “traditional” internal acoustic pickup/mic, & a line-out, & he’s able to mix the three to his liking. It’s something like that. Plus if you listen with headphones he applies a vocoder to his vocal, distortion to the guitar, etc. Cool stuff & great guy. Thanks for doing this video. Please consider checking out Pino Forastiere’s “Wild Parking,” Andy McKee “Drifting,” etc. Bill Frisell is always welcome too ; )
Oh! After seeing your commentary on Danny Carey I’m confident you’d like drummer Mark Guiliana. Check out the video entitled “Mark Guiliana drum solo with Jason Lindner’s NOW vs. NOW” for starters. Ok thanks, bye. 👍
Always loved listening to this man play. I think you may want to check out his song "everything" it has killer cord progressions