"And I am not frightened of dying. Anytime will do, I don't mind. Why should I be frightened of dying? There's no reason for it - you've got to go some time." - Gerry O'Driscoll, janitor Abbey Road Studios
The sign that he is pulling this off brilliantly is that it is almost impossible to listen to this without mentally inserting and almost hearing Clare Torrey's voice signing along.
I was watching this thinking yeah it was pretty good but theres no way he'll do the vocal part fingerstyle. And then he did. Possibly the most amazing acoustic arrangement I've ever seen.
Beautiful Guido ... My dad passed 4 years ago this month ... a big Pink Floyd fan. After hearing the news of his death, (I was at work at the time) I left to be home with my family and the first song that I heard on the commute home was this ... My playlist was on random, 1000s of songs, and this was the first song ... was convinced that was his way of telling me "all is cool son, all is cool :)"
Beautiful to know that even on the other side of existence your pops is telling you everything will be alright :) Life goes on. I'm sorry for your loss.
Losing your dad must have been so painful and probably still ambushes you from time to time. I liked your PF story. My 19 year old son died in an accident 6 months ago. PF was his favourite band, too. We played The Great Gig in the Sky at his funeral, amongst other PF songs, including Eclipse and Wish You Were Here...they felt very appropriate.
I would never have thought that this (one of my all time favorite Pink Floyd songs) could be captured on a single acoustic guitar. So very well done. To say you have a gift is a total understatement.
I've been learning the melody line on guitar and trying to be fluent with it. What you do sir, goes beyond anything I could imagine doing for this song on guitar. Bravo, thank you, and I'll be listening to this for at least 100 times more.
This dude is like the calculus of guitar. Its an approximation that has become an equality. Every motif of the song preform was somehow captured here from the piano, to the bass, singing, electric guitar all in one piece. Very impressive work.
Gilmour would be just as impressed if not more! I'm blown away, this is an awesome interpretation, you made it your own, and yet it still hit every note where it needed fk hit.. Great work dude!
Assolutamente unico e fantastico. Suonata da Dio, da un senso di grande spazialità musicale e forte emozionalita. Grande Guido Mancino!!! Seguo da tempo il sito, i pezzi sono suonati con grande maestria, sono uno più bello dell'altro. Grande talento italiano
"And I am not frightened of dying, any time will do, I don't mind. Why should I be frightened of dying? There's no reason for it, you've gotta go sometime."
And I thought playing, “Blackbird”, by the Beatles, was a great accomplishment for me, seems I still have much learn. Bravo, and this sounded so beautiful!
Ciao Guido, dire che sei bravissimo non ha senso. IO sono uno strappacorde e forse non posso dare un giudizio. Ma tu ,come pochissimi sanno fare, sei nel tuo strumento e nel suono che esce. Senza parole.
And when Clare got done laying that amaz,ing, emotionally reverberant track she said ,"sorry," and Rick was already in love with it. Worth it to warch The Making Of The Dark Side...
I'm a huge, huge PF fan, but never really cared for this tune much. Last fall I saw Brit Floyd (internationally recognized and touring PF tribute band - totally worth seeing) and they played this. The woman that did the vocalization almost brought me to tears. In fact, I'm almost tearing up thinking about it as I write this. It was touching, mesmerizing, moving - and a lot of other adjectives I just don't have the words for... It made the song finally "make sense" to me. She got an incredible standing ovation immediately afterward - to include me. My arms were tired from clapping so hard. It was absolutely, positively outstanding. Needless to say, I'm a fan of this tune, now.
I've listened to it dozens of times. Each time I turn it on for one minute and I can't stop. It's a thrill! Thanks! Sorry for my English. With love from Russia
I have been playing this piece on the piano for over 40 years and have never found a guitarist who had a clue what to do with it--and then I find this. What a wonderful arrangement, Guido. You've not only nailed the accompaniment (including bass) but got the vocal highlights as well. The many hours you have put into this shows as you play it with such composure. Thank you for sharing! Enjoy Earth!
Davvero pauroso. Una grandissima tecnica unita a una espressività rarissima. Complimenti di cuore da uno strimpellatore che credeva di essere un passabile chitarrista
BRAVO! For even considering do in this. BRAVO! BRAVO!! for even working out the arrangement and the tabs for doing this!!! BRAVO! BRAVO!! BRAVO! BRAVO!! BRAVO! for even attempting this. BRAVO! BRAVO!! BRAVO! BRAVO!! BRAVO! BRAVO!! BRAVO! BRAVO!! for doing the song justice!!!
When I clicked on this I thought you would just do the introduction (i.e. the bit before Clare Torry)...but then you kept going! Outstanding interpretation and playing, thank you for sharing.
Guido, congratulations for creating your own style and sound. This is something new. And the songs, nobody would even try to do it. You have nailed the harmony, the melody and the general feel- it's brilliant. It is so good that I want to by for start, The Great Gig. It gives me goosebumps, its a divine tune. Regards Jack
😲😲 wow..... I've been a floyd fan for 45 years and have never heard or even thought it possible to play this on a guitar, almost as moving as the original song..... thank you so much for sharing this ❤
I remember hearing this song live for the first time like it was yesterday. Unfortunately it was a PF tribute band, because Pink Floyd are a bit before my time (born in '97). Iremember it so vividly, because it's the first time I cried like a mad man during a concert. I never knew that music could pull that out of me, never have i felt that emotion, it wasn't sadness, it wasn't exactly happiness, it was a thing of its own, just raw emotion i guess. And this version was close to what I felt that day. So to be able to play it on the guitar would be a literal dream come true, and even though i am noooooooowhere near this level of playing, i'll buy your tab and break my fucking fingers untill i can play this song perfectly.
I'm in awe every time I listen to this interpretation of this Pink Floyd classic. Guido's patience, ear, and work ethic make his fingerstyle works 'must-listens' the moment they appear. I have great respect for this artist! I look forward to each new offering.
Fine job. It always amazes me how musicians are getting better and better. This fellow is playing the guitar part and the bass line simultaneously. Amazing.
This is one of my alltime favorite albums and your renditions are really incredible. You think you might be able to give "Any color you like" a go? Seems you almost effortlessly play guitar parts along with other instrument parts at the same time really making it special as well as your personal touch thrown in while remaining true to the original. I play guitar but what you do far exceeds my skill level by light years. It's a pleasure listening.
Dear Guido, Being a guitar player myself, I thank you from. the bottom of my heart for this fantastic version of this piece. You've offered me a suspended moment in which I was sitting next to you and just listening. It's rare for me to be taken in such emotion. So, an ENORMOUS THANK YOU for your generosity and sensibility !
Wow I have never seen this song properly being covered by a single guitar. Thats amazing, it really captures the spirit of the song. And the fact that the tabs for this are available for purchase just makes this 10 times better. Take my sub and my money!
![Pink Floyd - Great Gig In The Sky [Live To Tape]](http://i.ytimg.com/vi/vNYL1QbbI0g/mqdefault.jpg)
I can’t say I ever heard anyone play this tune on guitar like this. Simply superb.
I got his tabs for Shine on you Crazy Diamond. Once you try to learn it you realise how damn good this guy is. Here he has done it again. Bravo
@@carlgorton4642 that is a great info, where can i find the tabs?
That's how it's always played
Agreed.
For sure!!!
"And I am not frightened of dying. Anytime will do, I don't mind. Why should I be frightened of dying? There's no reason for it - you've got to go some time."
- Gerry O'Driscoll, janitor
Abbey Road Studios
Genius
You forgot “ I never said I was frightened of dying”
Absolutely iconic.
A janitor spoke those?? What's the story? Always thought that was Rick Wright
your worst nightmare I think all the interviews on the album are of nobodies. Which makes it very special imo.
The sign that he is pulling this off brilliantly is that it is almost impossible to listen to this without mentally inserting and almost hearing Clare Torrey's voice signing along.
I can't imagine waking up one morning and think I'm gonna arrange Great Gig in the Sky fingerstyle. Bravo Sir!
I was watching this thinking yeah it was pretty good but theres no way he'll do the vocal part fingerstyle. And then he did. Possibly the most amazing acoustic arrangement I've ever seen.
I've never heard a fingerstyle version of this song before and i love that one, wonderful performance.
Un grande Maestro. Bravo, bravo, bravo.
Beautiful Guido ... My dad passed 4 years ago this month ... a big Pink Floyd fan. After hearing the news of his death, (I was at work at the time) I left to be home with my family and the first song that I heard on the commute home was this ... My playlist was on random, 1000s of songs, and this was the first song ... was convinced that was his way of telling me "all is cool son, all is cool :)"
Wow, this gave me chills...sorry for your loss
That wasn't coincidence.
This gave me chills
Beautiful to know that even on the other side of existence your pops is telling you everything will be alright :) Life goes on. I'm sorry for your loss.
Losing your dad must have been so painful and probably still ambushes you from time to time.
I liked your PF story. My 19 year old son died in an accident 6 months ago. PF was his favourite band, too. We played The Great Gig in the Sky at his funeral, amongst other PF songs, including Eclipse and Wish You Were Here...they felt very appropriate.
I know this tune absolutely by heart, every detail of it. This cover picked up every nuances and is executede by the hands of a master !
I was thinking the same... every single nuance and detail and all the dynamics... pfff amazing
Avi Elkharrat I agree! Very well said.
Красачик
Absolutely.. incredible
Only a guitar player would appreciate how well this guy played. Well played, sir.
You literally made the guitar weep and sing man. This was so awesome.
99/100 famous guitar players could not play this. Awesome.
yet - if you buy the sheet music and really work at it for a long time you'll get close - ok maybe not as good as guido though
Your'e a genius, the best!
Great to see real talent recognizing real talent!
If ever you could hear sunlight, I'm sure this is how it would sound!
sunlight flashing through cumulo-nimbus!
Well most any Floyd fan would be happy to share a little secret with you 🌈
I would never have thought that this (one of my all time favorite Pink Floyd songs) could be captured on a single acoustic guitar. So very well done. To say you have a gift is a total understatement.
Я не представлял что ЭТО можно сделать на одной гитаре. Берёт за душу. 😢
This man's skill pegged the scale so hard he broke it...sounds absolutely beautiful
Genial, nunca hubiera creído que ese tema se pudiera interpretar con una guitarra!!!
Your pinky has its own zip code. Mine can't hardly skip a whole step. It's beautiful!!!
This shows both incredible skill and deep appreciation for the beauty of the original. What an artist
I've been learning the melody line on guitar and trying to be fluent with it. What you do sir, goes beyond anything I could imagine doing for this song on guitar. Bravo, thank you, and I'll be listening to this for at least 100 times more.
Sitting here open mouthed... that was just incredible!
What a song and what a rendition! That was awesome!
Amen to that
Exactly how i felt!
The best part
0:00 - 3:57
I hope someone has shown David Gilmour your channel. AMAZING!!!
The greatness of pink floyd is that no one can sound pink floyd. But you captured it well.
💯
This may just be the nicest acoustic guitar piece I've ever heard.
Holy cow - I can't even imagine trying to approximate this on guitar. This is amazing! Great job!
This dude is like the calculus of guitar. Its an approximation that has become an equality. Every motif of the song preform was somehow captured here from the piano, to the bass, singing, electric guitar all in one piece. Very impressive work.
Amazing. I'm sure Rick Wright would be impressed
Gilmour would be just as impressed if not more!
I'm blown away, this is an awesome interpretation, you made it your own, and yet it still hit every note where it needed fk hit.. Great work dude!
I've never heard and seen a fingerstyle rendition of The Great Gig In The Sky. This is extraordinary playing....What a great musician you are ...
Saw this masterpiece like 3-4 moons ago now i came back here and i realize why i added it up to my perfect list
It’s not the music we cry over, it’s the memories we’ve had while it was playing
I’m gonna find the 10 people who disliked this video and slap them with a big fish. Outstanding playing!
👍👍👍
Slap them with a pig or dog instead
Now it's 28 but slapping isn't worth the effort.
I'm rather going to try and master two of those chords one after the other instead.
How about kicking them so hard they will have a front row seat to the great gig in the sky 🤜😎🤛
@@douweodh4146 monty pythons sketch , slapping sb with a fish
Assolutamente unico e fantastico. Suonata da Dio, da un senso di grande spazialità musicale e forte emozionalita.
Grande Guido Mancino!!! Seguo da tempo il sito, i pezzi sono suonati con grande maestria, sono uno più bello dell'altro.
Grande talento italiano
Piano - Bass - Lap steel Guitar and vocals, all in one acoutstic guitar
Just OUTSTANDING - BRAVO
I wish I could like this video thousands of times
What a beautiful execution of this piece. 👏🏼
"And I am not frightened of dying,
any time will do,
I don't mind.
Why should I be frightened of dying?
There's no reason for it,
you've gotta go sometime."
And I thought playing, “Blackbird”, by the Beatles, was a great accomplishment for me, seems I still have much learn. Bravo, and this sounded so beautiful!
I 'm practising on Blackbird these days, ah ahh, I think it'll be a great accomplishment when I finally succeed in playing it well
I truely didnt know it is possible to play such a beautiful rich melody with only one acoustic guitar
One of the best fingerstyle covers i have seen.
Why this video doesn't have 20M views is beyond me
Ciao Guido, dire che sei bravissimo non ha senso. IO sono uno strappacorde e forse non posso dare un giudizio. Ma tu ,come pochissimi sanno fare, sei nel tuo strumento e nel suono che esce. Senza parole.
And when Clare got done laying that amaz,ing, emotionally reverberant track she said ,"sorry," and Rick was already in love with it. Worth it to warch The Making Of The Dark Side...
I'm a huge, huge PF fan, but never really cared for this tune much. Last fall I saw Brit Floyd (internationally recognized and touring PF tribute band - totally worth seeing) and they played this. The woman that did the vocalization almost brought me to tears. In fact, I'm almost tearing up thinking about it as I write this. It was touching, mesmerizing, moving - and a lot of other adjectives I just don't have the words for... It made the song finally "make sense" to me. She got an incredible standing ovation immediately afterward - to include me. My arms were tired from clapping so hard. It was absolutely, positively outstanding. Needless to say, I'm a fan of this tune, now.
70 people 's musical taste is lost somewhere on the dark side of the moon.
This is nothing short of brilliant!
I've listened to it dozens of times. Each time I turn it on for one minute and I can't stop. It's a thrill! Thanks!
Sorry for my English. With love from Russia
Your english is fine, брат
@@Vadiquevids very good, better than most Americans
@@shakyhandpictures2185 hahaha))
I cant believe this cover, the way you make one guitar sound like the whole song. Bravo my friend
I have been playing this piece on the piano for over 40 years and have never found a guitarist who had a clue what to do with it--and then I find this. What a wonderful arrangement, Guido. You've not only nailed the accompaniment (including bass) but got the vocal highlights as well. The many hours you have put into this shows as you play it with such composure. Thank you for sharing! Enjoy Earth!
Oh.. this is classic... still can't get over it...
Are you seeing that! Just one acoustic guitar, dude is a god ❤️🐿️
Davvero pauroso. Una grandissima tecnica unita a una espressività rarissima. Complimenti di cuore da uno strimpellatore che credeva di essere un passabile chitarrista
Я слушаю это в 101 раз и не могу насладиться!!!
BRAVO! For even considering do in this. BRAVO! BRAVO!! for even working out the arrangement and the tabs for doing this!!! BRAVO! BRAVO!! BRAVO! BRAVO!! BRAVO! for even attempting this. BRAVO! BRAVO!! BRAVO! BRAVO!! BRAVO! BRAVO!! BRAVO! BRAVO!! for doing the song justice!!!
Wow! Never thought this could be played on acoustic, great!
You've added to this world.
When I clicked on this I thought you would just do the introduction (i.e. the bit before Clare Torry)...but then you kept going! Outstanding interpretation and playing, thank you for sharing.
Came back after two years and this is still beautiful.
I've lost count as to how many times I've watched/listened to this and shown to others. Very well done!!!
Guido, congratulations for creating your own style and sound. This is something new. And the songs, nobody would even try to do it. You have nailed the harmony, the melody and the general feel- it's brilliant. It is so good that I want to by for start, The Great Gig. It gives me goosebumps, its a divine tune.
Regards Jack
😲😲 wow..... I've been a floyd fan for 45 years and have never heard or even thought it possible to play this on a guitar, almost as moving as the original song..... thank you so much for sharing this ❤
Steven Harwood was thinking the same thing
Это гениально!!! Это виртуозно!
Это самое лучшее исполнение ! Хорошая работа! Спасибо!
Absolutely OUTSTANDING
I never thought it would even be possible to play that song with an acoustic guitar. You proved it otherwise, amazing!!
Simply beautiful. This is every bit as moving as the original. Hats off.
That was just incredible. It sounded wonderful as an instrumental acoustic piece. You are seriously talented sir and I teleport my hat off to you !
Started off skeptical, ended up nearly crying. Bravo, sir. Phenomenal cover.
There's not a note played that's not where he wants it to be. Beautiful.
Now that’s how you play Pink Floyd. Amazing
I remember hearing this song live for the first time like it was yesterday. Unfortunately it was a PF tribute band, because Pink Floyd are a bit before my time (born in '97). Iremember it so vividly, because it's the first time I cried like a mad man during a concert. I never knew that music could pull that out of me, never have i felt that emotion, it wasn't sadness, it wasn't exactly happiness, it was a thing of its own, just raw emotion i guess. And this version was close to what I felt that day.
So to be able to play it on the guitar would be a literal dream come true, and even though i am noooooooowhere near this level of playing, i'll buy your tab and break my fucking fingers untill i can play this song perfectly.
Same. I'm not sure weather I'm able to play this, but I'll sure as hell try.
Wow I'm at a loss for words...
This is beautiful.
❤
Breathtaking
I never thought this song was possible in just a guitar. out of this world!!
Lost count how many times I’ve played this. It takes you away from everything, clears your mind. Amazing how talented you are.
An excellent version of this piece.
I never imagined that this song could be played like this. AMAZING. David Gilmore could not have done any better Just Beautiful.
Terrific performance! Just incredible 👏👏👏
I'm in awe every time I listen to this interpretation of this Pink Floyd classic. Guido's patience, ear, and work ethic make his fingerstyle works 'must-listens' the moment they appear. I have great respect for this artist! I look forward to each new offering.
I am a big floyd fan and alk I can say is: Best acustic cover of this song!
Clicked on this not expecting to sit and listen to the whole thing. Couldn’t stop watching. Extremely well done. 👏
Never ever heard this on guitar !! Fantastic !! I can play it on the piano but i should learn it like this !!
Fine job. It always amazes me how musicians are getting better and better. This fellow is playing the guitar part and the bass line simultaneously. Amazing.
десятый раз переслушиваю...с ума сойти!!!
Согласен, просто обалденно👍👍👍
@@rockandroll4285 здорово...земляк! привет из израиля от сахалинца!
When you effortlessly play piano and vocals on your acoustic guitar…wow!!!
This is one of my alltime favorite albums and your renditions are really incredible. You think you might be able to give "Any color you like" a go? Seems you almost effortlessly play guitar parts along with other instrument parts at the same time really making it special as well as your personal touch thrown in while remaining true to the original. I play guitar but what you do far exceeds my skill level by light years. It's a pleasure listening.
Superb. A real work of love and art that requires immense dedication to the craft. Amazing.
A difficult enough song to play on piano, its native instrument, let alone on a guitar! Bravo Guido!!!
Merci pour ce beau moment.Toi......tu as le Floyd en toi .
Beautifully played. Just goes to highlight the immense genius and musicality of David Gilmore. Timeless art.
It was composed and performed by Richard Wright
And this arrangement, combining all the parts for a single guitar, is by this guitarist, not by Dave Gilmour.
IN AWE GUIDO! One of the best pieces of the best band ever! I'm in heaven.. thank you,
Суппер.!!!
Absolutely incredible.
Absolutely awesome …. I love how pronounced and accurate the bass line is . Muito legal senhor
Can't get tired of it. Just like the original version 😀 !
Dear Guido,
Being a guitar player myself, I thank you from. the bottom of my heart for this fantastic version of this piece. You've offered me a suspended moment in which I was sitting next to you and just listening. It's rare for me to be taken in such emotion. So, an ENORMOUS THANK YOU for your generosity and sensibility !
excellent - just excellent
I'm speechless, never stop the music man
each time I hear you play this arrangement it sounds better and better Bravo - I might have to try the sheet music :-)
bought your sheet music - oh boy this is gonna be a challenge!
Brilliant Guido , a reminder to all of the genius of Pink Floyd ! RIP Rick Wright !
I have listened to this probably 10 times or more,so beautiful.
I always thought it was because of the unique singing - it is a unique song! Thank you very much!
Played within the highest Jedi standards cheers Vestro
Hi ! What is your tuning ?
Nobody’s mentioning the cool effect at the end 😂 great cover !!
Wow I have never seen this song properly being covered by a single guitar. Thats amazing, it really captures the spirit of the song. And the fact that the tabs for this are available for purchase just makes this 10 times better. Take my sub and my money!
Amazing! I could play guitar for 3 entire lifetimes and never come close to matching this.