The Captain Meets Tommy Emmanuel

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  • Welcome to another episode of The Captain Meets on Andertons TV! This week, our very special guest is the amazing Tommy Emmanuel.
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  • @andertons
    @andertons  4 ปีที่แล้ว +392

    A note on recording Tommy's guitar:
    All the sound you hear from Tommy's guitar in this video comes from the pickup system in his Maton, recorded via the Direct Input on the AER Compact 60 (discussed at 54:35 - link in description).
    You may have noticed the microphone in front of the soundhole but it may not come as a surprise to learn that that's not particularly effective when there's a cover over the soundhole. Tommy covers the soundhole so he can get the most out of the microphone pickup by cranking it up (explained at 58:30).

    • @mathevideos9909
      @mathevideos9909 4 ปีที่แล้ว +59

      @MorbidManMusic mhm I think I trust Tommy a bit more on this topic. 😂😂

    • @iainmcguire7190
      @iainmcguire7190 4 ปีที่แล้ว +30

      @MorbidManMusic nope. Sounds great

    • @nicholaspalacio9672
      @nicholaspalacio9672 4 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      MorbidManMusic I know it’s a bluegrass/old school guy thing that “pickups are bad”. I’m a bluegrass player too. But this pickup sounds just fine. Tommy wasn’t about to take the strings off his guitar and take the soundhole cover out, nor should he have. There’s plenty of footage of his raw guitar, mic’d up.

    • @andrewbutcher3391
      @andrewbutcher3391 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      This man is an absolute genius. I can’t believe there are millions better than him....Another great interview Lee.

    • @ThePiecesofMind
      @ThePiecesofMind 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@nicholaspalacio9672 You don't have to take the strings off to remove the cover. I use a similar one and it's easy to remove with strings on. I agree pickup sounds fine.

  • @EventHorizonPrdctns
    @EventHorizonPrdctns 4 ปีที่แล้ว +778

    There needs to be a law that if you dislike this video you have to give an explanation.

    • @andrewjenkinson8948
      @andrewjenkinson8948 4 ปีที่แล้ว +75

      It wasn't long enough.

    • @fly1327
      @fly1327 4 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      Absolutely. Right now 38 folks have some 'spaining to do.

    • @zinaliadesousa1115
      @zinaliadesousa1115 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      A law with no strings attached whilst playing with fire? Yes our crime is we are all having a 'music love fest with good taste'. Amazing talent!

    • @rickyjones7282
      @rickyjones7282 4 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      Anybody who dislikes this is either deaf or a gangster rap tosser or even a football fan!!!

    • @nextgenfootball69420
      @nextgenfootball69420 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Hardcore Justin beiber and lil pump fans

  • @simon_patterson
    @simon_patterson 4 ปีที่แล้ว +555

    "There are a million guys who can run rings around me". No Tommy, nobody can run rings around you when it comes to guitar. Nobody.

    • @allgunsblazed9106
      @allgunsblazed9106 4 ปีที่แล้ว +47

      I don't think guitarist should try to compare each other , especially when the styles are all so different.

    • @budgetguitaristcom
      @budgetguitaristcom 4 ปีที่แล้ว +64

      There's always someone better than you, and there's always someone who wants to be as good as you, but ultimately it's about making music that people enjoy.

    • @christianboddum8783
      @christianboddum8783 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Even if it was so, to have the guts and drive to have his career, very few will accomplish that.....

    • @joshxms2260
      @joshxms2260 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Simon Patterson his live video with Joscho Stephan (Sweet Georgia Brown?) gets close, Joscho is incredible

    • @TheEchelon
      @TheEchelon 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      After delving into the world of classical guitars, there are guys who are way beyond Tommy. You haven't seen nothing yet bud.

  • @tomiasthexder7673
    @tomiasthexder7673 4 ปีที่แล้ว +275

    Steve Vai said "there is no better guitar player than Tommy Emmanuel" High praise indeed...Eric Clapton said something similar.

    • @rexramjet76
      @rexramjet76 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      agree

    • @Dan.Chaytor
      @Dan.Chaytor 3 ปีที่แล้ว +23

      After you see him live there is no argument. He’s the man.

    • @barryhobbs5080
      @barryhobbs5080 3 ปีที่แล้ว +18

      There's a clip of Tommy sitting in with Steve and his band and Steve says something along the lines of "...had to get Tommy on electric to slow him down". I've seen Tommy live play a Tele with a band and he's a killer player.

    • @jimjambananaslam3596
      @jimjambananaslam3596 3 ปีที่แล้ว +22

      Tommy is the most highly praised musician nobody has ever heard of. And I mean that in a good way

    • @sixstrings1490
      @sixstrings1490 3 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      I am a Proud Aussie, and the only thing I have in common with Tommy Emmanuel is that I am a self taught guitar player who can't read music. Hell I wish I could play half as good as Tommy, or his Bro Phil (R.I.P Phil) Love you man ! Scardy 😎

  • @geoffsmith117
    @geoffsmith117 4 ปีที่แล้ว +279

    Saw Tommy in a Pub, well known for it's music, in an Irish town called Boyle. It's not the biggest town in the world but that night every guitar player in a 40 mile radius was in the first 10 rows. The guy is an awesome player, but so humble. The highlight was when some wag shouted "can you do anything Irish", and Tommy pauses a moment then says "I can blow up yer car mate!". After a short stunned silence everyone fell about the place laughing. You have to have a personality to get away with that!

  • @T3L3cast3r
    @T3L3cast3r 4 ปีที่แล้ว +282

    Tommy Emmanuel is the reason I play bass :)

    • @dharleyfan1
      @dharleyfan1 4 ปีที่แล้ว +21

      lol, that's funny, good one. Tommy makes me want to use my guitar for firewood.

    • @ThePERJURED
      @ThePERJURED 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@dharleyfan1 if a world class player makes you want to burn your guitar, then what impact on you have bad players?

    • @ramelix2287
      @ramelix2287 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I was ur 100th like...

    • @youwaisef
      @youwaisef 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      When you realize he also plays bass... -_-

    • @bunnynikkipeaches2442
      @bunnynikkipeaches2442 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I JUST GOT THAT . LOL

  • @bernie_smith
    @bernie_smith 4 ปีที่แล้ว +223

    When my son was 6 years old I took him to see Tommy, when he made an appearance in Blackpool, UK. We sat right at the front and Tommy regularly smiled at my son during the concert. Towards the end of the evening he addressed my son directly and dedicated a song to him, as by now it was very late in the evening but my son was still full of life and enjoying the gig. He said something along the lines of "this is for the little lad at the front, so he can remember the time when Tommy Emmanuel played two songs at once." Tommy then played Dixie/Yankee Doodle Dandy, both melodies simultaneously!!! What a guy and what a superb artist.

    • @shootcutdeliver
      @shootcutdeliver 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Bernie Smith
      You are going to love this video with Tommy
      th-cam.com/video/uIIKP9rHkPw/w-d-xo.html

    • @coryCuc
      @coryCuc 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      That's an amazing story and knowing TE, I wouldn't doubt it for a second. The most humble and sincere guy.

    • @bernie_smith
      @bernie_smith 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@shootcutdeliver Thanks Shoot Cut!!! Great stuff!! Bernie

    • @bernie_smith
      @bernie_smith 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@coryCuc Absolutely Cory. Bernie

    • @zingleraster9124
      @zingleraster9124 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      That is life changing stuff. Goosebumps.

  • @lordrupertknob1882
    @lordrupertknob1882 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    I made my mind up that I want to be just as good as Tommy Emmanuel. After 15 years of dedication and 12 hours practice every single day, I have now mastered the head nodding. Next, I'm going to buy myself a guitar and start learning how to play.

    • @johnjudd2204
      @johnjudd2204 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      LOL🤣 but if you really are, then, “HELL YA MAN! DO IT!”

  • @RobRhodesMusic
    @RobRhodesMusic 4 ปีที่แล้ว +71

    There's not enough superlatives to do Tommy justice, either as a player and a person. He makes me proud to be Australian and is a true role model for us all. Humility, dedication and a true entertainer. The Captain did a great job and some of his facial expressions are of child-like wonderment. Loved every minute of it, thank you.

  • @shubniggurath6464
    @shubniggurath6464 4 ปีที่แล้ว +341

    I've been using the Force for months to get this to happen ... glad it worked.

  • @billybob9144
    @billybob9144 4 ปีที่แล้ว +299

    He is the most amazing guest you guys have ever had on barr none, what an absolute legend. Thanks lee

    • @masterbeernuts9344
      @masterbeernuts9344 4 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      Barre none

    • @billybob9144
      @billybob9144 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@masterbeernuts9344 thank you, although its... Bar none.
      Ah wait i think i see what you did there, very good

    • @panzerlieb
      @panzerlieb 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yeah wouldn’t bare nothing either. No one needs to see that.😁

  • @adamkane9340
    @adamkane9340 4 ปีที่แล้ว +139

    A true Australian treasure. Hard work, commitment and following your heart.

    • @gti1647
      @gti1647 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Right on!

  • @platriani
    @platriani 4 ปีที่แล้ว +59

    20 years ago, I was shredding away, and this guy asked if I wanted to buy Tommy Emmanuel tickets, for about £8.......I said who....
    ..oh go on then. Never heard of him, never liked acoustic as it was “inferior” to my shred......never heard his stuff. We went to an awful run down venue, take your own cans of beer, and out he came. I laughed for 2 hours, not at his jokes (which were funny), but because I was completely mind blown, I could not believe what I was seeing and hearing, and laughing was my body’s way of saying “holy mother of Jesus Jeffrey’s Jones” ........ I bought the tab book after the gig, still got it. I then proceeded to play electric for another 20 years, and now, I have grown up. I am now totally focussed on Tommy, and will dedicate the next 20 years to this amazing music. I always listened to Tommy since that day, and always rated him as the best guitar player. I really struggled with his stuff, but now we have you tube and power tabs and so on.....I’ve got a chance ! The dude is my hero.

    • @cougar231000
      @cougar231000 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Growing up doesn't implicate quitting with Electric Guitar....

    • @anish_99
      @anish_99 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      also those 74 dislikes are from electric guitar folks.

    • @micklewis8500
      @micklewis8500 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I soo understand where you coming from.

    • @markopolo2224
      @markopolo2224 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      dude how old are you ?

  • @szmash
    @szmash 4 ปีที่แล้ว +154

    I'm like Frodo watching Gandalf’s fireworks here. As long as we have old wizards like Mr Emmanuel we may feel we’re living a golden age.

    • @revenant235
      @revenant235 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Miklós Szabó amen to that

    • @forester057
      @forester057 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Perfect analogy!

    • @MrLuckyT
      @MrLuckyT 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      What a metaphor ... man 👍🏻🤩

  • @DarekLachowski
    @DarekLachowski 4 ปีที่แล้ว +143

    Wow! "The captain meets..." just reached another level!

  • @golf-freq
    @golf-freq 4 ปีที่แล้ว +293

    Hey Andertons, I've seen and heard everything I could find regarding Tommy throughout the years and I must say that this interview is among the very best I've seen. Everything about this video is an invaluable window into the mind of Tommy. I've also gained a new appreciation of The Captain as an interviewer. Excellent all around -- thanks so much for this!

    • @felinekaiju4517
      @felinekaiju4517 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Lee has this amazing way of interviewing people!.

  • @martinpaddle
    @martinpaddle 4 ปีที่แล้ว +198

    You manage to get the likes of Guthrie Govan, Greg Koch, and now Tommy Emmanuel to sit down with you for a one hour chat and jam... that is seriously impressive

    • @sunnysuman1255
      @sunnysuman1255 4 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      Don't forget John Petrucci and Steve Vai.

    • @SamOwenI
      @SamOwenI 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I think it's a no-brainer for these guitarists to want to be on channels like this. A great way to market your work to hundreds of thousands of people.

    • @jimmycampbell78
      @jimmycampbell78 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I enjoyed Walter Trout’s interview and playing as well.

    • @stonaldinho1178
      @stonaldinho1178 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@SamOwenI Not just their music either. They all probably get a small cut of every piece of signature gear that gets sold as well. To be able to show off their own gear on a channel that is viewed almost exclusively by guitarists with an above average interest in gear is the best bang for the buck they're ever going to get advertising-wise.

    • @Badonkadonker
      @Badonkadonker 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Still one John Mayer dodges them every time ...

  • @Charbarhousemusic
    @Charbarhousemusic 4 ปีที่แล้ว +78

    My neighbour looks a lot like Tommy Emmanuel. He can't understand why I greet him so warmly.

    • @davidsmart8594
      @davidsmart8594 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Find him a cheap guitar and insist he takes lessons; you never know...

    • @justinemarkdajay7485
      @justinemarkdajay7485 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Plot twist: He is Tommy Emmanuel and has been trolling you since.

    • @alward5678
      @alward5678 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      HAHHAHAHAHAH

  • @tommckirdy514
    @tommckirdy514 4 ปีที่แล้ว +89

    You are actually kidding me. Tommy Emmanuel on Andertons! He is my guitar hero!

  • @marshwoodvale4367
    @marshwoodvale4367 4 ปีที่แล้ว +80

    Forget the shredders. This is real guitar playing!!

  • @omomahauzel4997
    @omomahauzel4997 4 ปีที่แล้ว +177

    its not right to say someone is the best guitarist because music is a subjective thing and tends to differ in styles BUT TOMMY EMMANUEL is the best guitarist alive!!!😝

    • @markus9415
      @markus9415 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      The best is always relative and music is subjective and the spectrum in music is so broad that with 1 single instrument you can have hundreds of specialists in styles. The only thing you can see is the easier it looks ( When performing a very hard to impossible musical piece ) the harder that person has put work into the skill ( In practicing hours ). But Tommy Emmanuel is one of the top guitarists for sure ( Seeing his experience and still to this day practicing every day ).

    • @allanmacfarlane5731
      @allanmacfarlane5731 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Subjectively, it's not right to say that someone is 'the best guitarist alive'- they don't exi... TOMMY EMMANUEL IS THE BEST GUITARIST ALIVE!!!

    • @jazzman1954
      @jazzman1954 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Sorry. Martin Taylor is.

    • @MrJdsenior
      @MrJdsenior 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yes, I think you are pretty much right ALL of the way through that post. ;-)

    • @roman14032
      @roman14032 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      its not subjective at all
      have you ever heard a guitar player who was better than another guitar player?
      OF COURSE YOU HAVE
      for example, i have been paying forty years
      i am OBJECTIVELY better than someone who, lets say. has never picked up a guitar in their life
      so, logicly if some one is better than someone else
      there must be a best
      and BTW its tommy emmanuel

  • @timvanngman
    @timvanngman 4 ปีที่แล้ว +186

    “C.G.P. stands for Certified Guitar Player. This is a designation that Chet Atkins assigned to guitar players who excelled far beyond the normal line of playing. He handed this title out only to four guitar players in his lifetime. After his death, his daughter (on behalf of his estate) conferred it on last recipient - Paul Yandell, Chet’s longtime band leader and co-guitarist.”

    • @bigstam1234567890
      @bigstam1234567890 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      A bit sad that Richard Smith was not on that list, he's a monsterous guitar player

    • @michalwlosik3544
      @michalwlosik3544 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Does this make ((all the other players)-4 people) non-certified? Can they be arrested when found playing guitar?

    • @cuda426hemi
      @cuda426hemi 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Jerry reed was one of Chet's CGP's 🎸

    • @Fenar_
      @Fenar_ 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I can't believe mark knophler didn't make it.

    • @kommi1974
      @kommi1974 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      @@Fenar_ LOL, come on now. Mark is good, but not even in the same galaxy as these guys.

  • @thomasstretton8574
    @thomasstretton8574 4 ปีที่แล้ว +54

    That intro has to be one of the most mesmerising things I’ve ever seen.

  • @ruralparadise8901
    @ruralparadise8901 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Arguably the best Tommy's interview. Thanks Anderton's Music for allowing Tommy to freely talk.♥♥♥

  • @studiogorilla
    @studiogorilla 4 ปีที่แล้ว +41

    I got to record Tommy this winter, and he's the kindest guy you'd ever meet.

  • @godfreyozzy7128
    @godfreyozzy7128 4 ปีที่แล้ว +71

    R.I.P. Phil, a phenomenal guitarist in his own right. Everybody should check out the album they did together, Terra Firma.

    • @Juventud2222
      @Juventud2222 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I was lucky enough to watch him & his brother play a stadium in Melbourne. When they played Back On The Terra Firma just 2 guys on stage was intense, i was only a kid and still remember it. I remember 'The Journey' as impactful too.

    • @mikeymumblesreal
      @mikeymumblesreal 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Godfrey Ozzy Was that Phil McCracken?

    • @peterschmidt9942
      @peterschmidt9942 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yep, it's got some ball terra's on it. That last bit where they're jamming AC/DC songs sounds like they're having so much fun.

  • @mattiagaleone7726
    @mattiagaleone7726 4 ปีที่แล้ว +77

    what an amazing person he is. Tommy is probably one of the finest acoustic guitar player, if not the finest (maybe ever): simple chords, simple melodies and loads of feel. Instead of putting so much effort into creating some nonsense rythmic structures, with unusual harmonies, he's always for the song and the melody. And his songs are absolutely killer to play.

    • @tjthegreat7
      @tjthegreat7 4 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      simple? you try play that shit it's insanely complex to do

    • @soundknight
      @soundknight 4 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      @@tjthegreat7 I think the rest understand what he really meant (focused)

    • @mattiagaleone7726
      @mattiagaleone7726 4 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      @@soundknight simple not in a technical sense, but melodies that go straight to your head, easy to sing...you can sing along to each one of his pieces and you get how lyrical his style is. Take Angelina and how singable it is...Mombasa or Those who wait...killer to play but those melodies are so catchy, so moving...so good

    • @richat1691
      @richat1691 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      SIMPLE! you are joking right

    • @mattiagaleone7726
      @mattiagaleone7726 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@richat1691 as I said earlier years ago, of course his songs are killer to play, there's so much going on in every single tune he performs. But if you think about the melodies they are some of the most beautiful, singable, moving without using complex time signatures or unusual tunings or strange ideas.

  • @mysticalstalker7524
    @mysticalstalker7524 3 ปีที่แล้ว +46

    Tommy emmanuel always full of heart and passion in his playing, legend period. A movie should be made on this man

    • @3GreeneBJ
      @3GreeneBJ 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Yeah Yeah! Hurry - I'm running out of road here!

    • @MemeLord904
      @MemeLord904 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Well do I have good news for you lol. He’s making a movie !!!

    • @Tasjudoka
      @Tasjudoka ปีที่แล้ว

      ​@@MemeLord904 really?!?

  • @mickvictor
    @mickvictor 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I've had the privilege of seeing Tommy in person 3 times. Twice in Waco,Texas and once in Colorado Springs,Colorado.
    A noticeable atmosphere develops at his performances. He truly shares himself while playing. And if the audience MOJO is up, he senses it and man, hang on to something. It's on then. That guy will blow you away.

  • @Terryomalleyonline
    @Terryomalleyonline 4 ปีที่แล้ว +145

    Just so we are 100% clear, everyone in Australia plays guitar like Tommy! Even me mum 😆😆😆😆😆

    • @hesch-tag
      @hesch-tag 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I believe you mate.

    • @mcpa2991
      @mcpa2991 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I wish! Sorry.. I mean, yes! You are completely correct!

    • @BaronsDuju
      @BaronsDuju 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      It's true. I have a Lhasa Apso dog from Tibet and he plays like Tommy too.

    • @CamRebires
      @CamRebires 4 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      They play it upside down though

    • @ExperienceJacob
      @ExperienceJacob 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      You’re getting confused with the New Zealanders living among you

  • @marklr5716
    @marklr5716 4 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    Tommy is an Australian National Treasure!!

  • @natpicking
    @natpicking 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    1:00:08 "You want to hear to hear is 'when are you coming back?'" I've seen Tommy live thrice! And I would jump at the opportunity to go again. It is always an experience that leaves you full of awe

  • @simon_patterson
    @simon_patterson 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    There is no such thing as the greatest guitar player in the world, but there is no acoustic guitarist greater than Tommy Emmanuel.

  • @jeremy00123
    @jeremy00123 4 ปีที่แล้ว +103

    Every video of Tommy Emmanuel playing is magic. But this one is perhaps one of the most outstanding.

  • @richardblackledge7402
    @richardblackledge7402 4 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    I love the fact that Tommy talks about how to become better at playing the guitar and always giving back to the guitar community.He does this so many times.He does camps all over the world teaching others and always giving advice.Unfortunately so many popular guitarists out there give nothing and are only interested in making money and never giving back.This guy is amazing.Thank you Tommy.

  • @rickyanthony
    @rickyanthony 4 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    This man makes me happy. This is what happens when a good heart reaches the heights that tommy has, and doesn't let pride or the high life get in the way of its passion.

  • @rockychieng88
    @rockychieng88 4 ปีที่แล้ว +71

    Condolences to Tommy for the death of his older brother and sister.

    • @rockhard2654
      @rockhard2654 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @Ben Hackett to my ears phil was better than tommy
      obviously that's saying waaay lot

  • @mikelembo6657
    @mikelembo6657 4 ปีที่แล้ว +107

    As far as I’m concerned, Tommy is one of the best guitarist there is. Such an incredible talent!

    • @bambostarla6259
      @bambostarla6259 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      I always found tommy to be one of the best. He is disgustingly good at everything on the instrument. I guess all the hard work paid off for him. His warm up exercises are insane and to think he does them hours per day...

    • @ronvonryan
      @ronvonryan 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I am a big Tommy fan, but if you have not heard Richard Smith give him a listen, even Tommy says Richard is great.

    • @pwnubenston481
      @pwnubenston481 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@ronvonryan yeah watch richo playing "the entertainer" its so fking good

    • @ronvonryan
      @ronvonryan 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@pwnubenston481 And not one 'bum' note!!! that takes some doing!!!

    • @UmVtCg
      @UmVtCg 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Talent is overrated. You heard him, he works really, really hard.Take a look at that guitar, that is relicing done by real work with blood, sweat and tears my friend.

  • @kevinconville9258
    @kevinconville9258 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Tommy Emmanuel is a walking, talking, musical World Heritage Site.

  • @iloveaviation-burgerclub-a8145
    @iloveaviation-burgerclub-a8145 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    29:45 sitting there talking and just throwing it flawless as it is just natural. This man will once be seriously lost but never forgotten. Tommy, you took more tears out of me than all women in my life summed up. Wanna hug you.

  • @rufusdisturbed
    @rufusdisturbed 4 ปีที่แล้ว +78

    My mother went to school with the Emmanuels at Muswellbrook High School. They were all musical. They lived and breathed music from the day they were born.
    There is no living acoustic guitar player better than Tommy.

    • @brooklynboy1000
      @brooklynboy1000 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      playing guitar is not a competition

    • @Simbetam
      @Simbetam 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Noel Gallagher lol

    • @phillyblunt138
      @phillyblunt138 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@brooklynboy1000 The point still stands though! Tommy is peerless

    • @Mexxx65
      @Mexxx65 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Tommy is indeed in that "peerless group" of guitar players

    • @leeonardodienfield402
      @leeonardodienfield402 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@sg-yq8pm trophies for everyone!

  • @bmccall30
    @bmccall30 4 ปีที่แล้ว +37

    The second best part of this video: Lee Anderton's uncontrollable smile as he watched a master at work. PS: Thanks for this. It was truly amazing.

  • @ondy71
    @ondy71 ปีที่แล้ว

    the joyess smile on the captains face listening to tommy is like someone getting their first kiss

  • @judeworth938
    @judeworth938 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    It really doesn't get any better than Tommy Emmanuel !

    • @zaphodrahja
      @zaphodrahja 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      One of the all time best, a true living legend

  • @Morill128
    @Morill128 4 ปีที่แล้ว +29

    Came for the excellent music, stayed for the life story! What a legend, damn

  • @gholmes429
    @gholmes429 4 ปีที่แล้ว +58

    Clicking like before watching a second. Now to kick the family out of the house for an hour

  • @ryansutter4291
    @ryansutter4291 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    These people are ALL great people to "Meet", but the Captain is the glue in these interviews. So accomodating and vulnerably curious and it just brings the best out of the guests....Cap is obviously good people...

  • @dave822
    @dave822 3 ปีที่แล้ว +34

    There's a guitar in the bin outside my house if anyone wants it :/

    • @davidsteer8142
      @davidsteer8142 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      These comments are gold. Reminds me of a comment left on Tommy’s channel playing Classical Gas. That comment went something like.....’I’m gonna get my guitar, remove the strings, fill it with potting mix and plant some basil.’

  • @Twiztednate
    @Twiztednate 4 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    I was today years old when I found out who Tommy Emmanuel is. What a guest, my day is completely allocated to learning more about him now. How have I gone 36 years of my life and 26 years of being a guitar player to never have heard of him is beyond me.

    • @carnivalminds
      @carnivalminds 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Nate Brightman “Waltz’n Matilda” Chet Atkins and Tommy Emanuel is glory encapsulated!

    • @JIsaacMardis
      @JIsaacMardis 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Congrats! You’re one of today’s lucky 10,000!

    • @osso2
      @osso2 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Then you are in for a treat! 👍 😊

  • @adsy1124
    @adsy1124 4 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Our very own guitar god🇭🇲

  • @artemlitvinov3536
    @artemlitvinov3536 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I am study as a chemist, but a year ago I accidently picked up a guitar and started learning by myself. Now I can play a few simple fingerstyle tunes like Windy and Warm or House of Rising sun. I don t want to be a scientist or something like this. But I enjoy playing guitar well, playing with passion(with stupid face). And Iknow that the path of a musician is very hard and the worst thing i can imagine for now is that I will get bored by guitar. Tommy is one of the reasons that keeps my faith and inspiration. I would love Tommy to live forever!!

  • @xsamitt
    @xsamitt ปีที่แล้ว

    Please pray for Tommy Emmanuel........Due to all the unnecessary head bopping he is in extreme pain whilst playing guitar! Get well Tommy...we love you!

  • @charlespatrick1572
    @charlespatrick1572 4 ปีที่แล้ว +46

    Lee Anderton, you ARE the man. Tommy Emmanuel as your guest!!!!! What an epic "The Captain Meets" episode!

  • @jamesdalton7850
    @jamesdalton7850 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I had the distinct honour of being Phil’s live sound engineer for a few years before his untimely death and can say that there’s no one in the ‘professional’ muso world more down to earth, honest, and pleasurable than the Emmanuel family to work for. Vale Phil ‘the wiz’, and monster respect tommy. Love your work brother.

    • @KaneODriscoll
      @KaneODriscoll 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      James Dalton I’ve met Phil and he was outstanding guitarist & humble... much respect

  • @JonasCraftUltimate
    @JonasCraftUltimate 3 ปีที่แล้ว +25

    “I work harder than everybody else”
    Without coming off as arrogant. What a champ

    • @Racelinekarting
      @Racelinekarting 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      See when I heard that I thought the opposite.

    • @jimmycampbell78
      @jimmycampbell78 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Racelinekarting What's your problem with Tommy? He's a gent and a very warm fellow. Also he's a brilliant guitarist. If anyone can be arrogant its someone with that level of ability.

    • @Racelinekarting
      @Racelinekarting 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@jimmycampbell78 my problem with him? It’s very simple really, he comes across as his own biggest fan. He can’t stop talking about himself, which I know is the point of the interview, but literally he will yatter on for ages once asked a question. Having watched endless interviews with all sorts of players, in my opinion he is just a big head. Technically he’s great on an acoustic guitar, but technically gifted doesnt make a ‘great’ player in my humble opinion. Personally I’d rather listen to the Captain play. It’s just my opinion, I respect yours is different, as I’m sure you do mine. Not sure arrogance is good in anyone.

    • @coryCuc
      @coryCuc 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Racelinekarting Honest question. How much do you know about Tommy Emmanuel? I couldn't disagree with your comment more lol. He's literally (I'm not speaking figuratively here) the humblest person I know. The amount of time he dedicates to his fans before shows, after shows, signing autographs and guitars and doing workshops and fundraisers all for free and truly enjoys spreading music and guitar as much as he can. I'm guessing you don't know much about him with your comment that he's great on an "acoustic guitar" when he grew up playing the drums and the electric guitar (which is much easier to play than an acoustic on many different levels).

    • @JPMonstie
      @JPMonstie 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Racelinekarting Your opinion doesn’t sound at all humble.
      TE is about as humble as it gets if you had any real experience of him on and off the stage.

  • @Miguelskytwins
    @Miguelskytwins 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I don't know if Tommy changed the world, but he surely changed mine. I've been listening to his music more than half of my life and it helped me a lot in so many ways, and i couldn't be more gratefull... I had the opportunity to see him live (for the first time) a few days ago in glasgow and it was one of the best days of my life.

  • @Lozh1993
    @Lozh1993 4 ปีที่แล้ว +28

    Love that the captain literally cant stop smiling. I've been waiting literally years for this one to happen. Insane

  • @form_52
    @form_52 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Pay attention younger people who don't know better.... This is what a true guitar master looks and sounds like.

  • @allanbuchan6947
    @allanbuchan6947 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Lee's face says it all during the intro , stunned .

  • @Ryaaaaaan
    @Ryaaaaaan ปีที่แล้ว

    Real ones know this guy is a GOAT contender, at least where acoustic is concerned

  • @WoodesosGuitarMods
    @WoodesosGuitarMods 4 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    Superb interview. You get the sense that he's likely uncomfortable when he doesn't have a guitar in his hands. The fact that he played almost throughout the entire interview, shows how much this is a part of his soul. Absolutely brilliant.

  • @recub13
    @recub13 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    For some reason I would love to see Pete’s reaction to Tommy’s playing. Everyone can appreciate Tommy’s playing but only another talented guitarist fully appreciates how unreal he is. Tommy is an incredible player and amazing human. I’ve seen other videos of him helping kids with no rewards other than just the feeling it gives him. What an amazing interview. Thanks lee!

  • @guevaramarwan
    @guevaramarwan 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    His life story needs to be immortalised in a movie ASAP

  • @richardbaker4797
    @richardbaker4797 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Just look at The Captain's eyes at the beginning when Tommy starts playing. Pretty much says it all really. Outstanding musician.

  • @bassmandudge
    @bassmandudge 4 ปีที่แล้ว +63

    Anybody else forget to breathe during " Somewhere over the Rainbow" ?

    • @kamodius
      @kamodius 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      To me his is THE defining version of that song. It manages to put all the heartache, heartbreak and joy of that song into pure sound without lyrics.

    • @rosshorne4769
      @rosshorne4769 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      I’m not at that part yet, now I can’t wait for it

    • @colinlivingston1727
      @colinlivingston1727 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      It made me cry.

  • @teyink
    @teyink 4 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    He has one of the more interesting superhero origin stories that I have ever heard.

  • @sprugian
    @sprugian 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I don't do stuff to impress musicians,i have a much higher calling than that...............what an amazing man!!

  • @stepitupandgo67
    @stepitupandgo67 4 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    OMG I didn't know Phil passed...RIP....and Tommy's sister

  • @oisinmcphillips2090
    @oisinmcphillips2090 4 ปีที่แล้ว +68

    Those were some damn expensive chords at the beginning there, awesome.

  • @robgoodson2212
    @robgoodson2212 4 ปีที่แล้ว +49

    Some of us here think we're half decent players. Then there's Tommy. It's like a different instrument in his hands.

  • @stratosphere6232
    @stratosphere6232 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Tommy Emmanuel is the guy that made me practice for about 18 years on a daily basis for about 5 hours average. Compared to Tommy, to this day that made me sound like absolute garbage! Nothing like that, nor close! Thank you so much!

  • @howlin6521
    @howlin6521 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Tommy EmmanuWOW! This guy should be appointed World Ambassador. Seriously, he does more for the betterment of the people the world than all the politicos put together. Kids, if you want to grow up to be somebody, Tommy should be at the top of your list as someone who's footstep you want to follow in. Kudos to you, Mr. E! And kudos to Andertons for having him on your channel. When is he coming back? 8^D

  • @andrepienaar2014
    @andrepienaar2014 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Tommy Emmanuel, best acoustic player period.

    • @jackturtle131
      @jackturtle131 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @Jipke He's plays not like Tommy at all

  • @startingfingerstyle
    @startingfingerstyle 4 ปีที่แล้ว +46

    Let's face it, there must be hundreds of interviews with Tommy on YT. Surely, this must be the best by a country mile! What a really genuine bloke. Have had the pleasure of meeting him several times and spent a few days with him on a guitar camp in Scotland last year. What you see on this interview is exactly what he's like in person.... Truly generous soul. Remembering now how he nursed me through a duet on the last night of the camp. I was nervous as hell, but he guided me through with grace.

  • @uhohjuicy
    @uhohjuicy 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Not only is Tommy one of the best guitar players to have ever lived, he's also just one of the best people to have ever lived.

  • @geraldhills41
    @geraldhills41 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    The Captain looks like he is going to explode with joy ! Can't blame him .

  • @luuk341
    @luuk341 4 ปีที่แล้ว +110

    I gasped seeing this title! I had the pleasure of seeing Tommy Emmanuel and Andy McKee live in a show together! Absolute pleasure to watch!

    • @rickcar94
      @rickcar94 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I saw the same concert, Tommy and Andy together! Where did you see them?

    • @luuk341
      @luuk341 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@rickcar94 Groningen in The Netherlands

    • @rickcar94
      @rickcar94 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@luuk341 Italy here! It was a mind blowing show and experience for sure 😁

    • @luuk341
      @luuk341 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@rickcar94 Yeah man! Did Andy play Rylynn for you too? It was the first time I heard the explanation for the song and it made it even more impressive

    • @rickcar94
      @rickcar94 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@luuk341 I'm pretty sure he did, but it was 3 years ago so I can't really remember all the details 😅

  • @markgowans
    @markgowans 4 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    Lee looks like he's dropped dead on the spot and went straight to guitar heaven :)

  • @robertlennox3607
    @robertlennox3607 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I feel so sorry for the 37 people who thumbs downed this! Tommy is an absolute genius as well as a top bloke. He always inspires me to be better as a player. Somewhere over the Rainbow made me cry when I heard him play it live, reached in and grabbed me.

    • @anncarothers4481
      @anncarothers4481 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yes. Every time I hear it. Call them joy drops.

  • @mardin56
    @mardin56 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I was at a guitar workshop and Tommy was one of the instructors. He gave a mind-blowing concert and afterward I said to him that a bunch of us were thinking of burning our guitars now that we had seen him play. He pursed his lips and said 'and we'll finally know whether Adirondack spruce burns better than East Indian.'
    Funny.

    • @Njihdvoje
      @Njihdvoje 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yeah, he's very funny and great guy. I'm sure you had great time at workshop. ..but don't burn your guitar :)

  • @monkeylovingtroglody
    @monkeylovingtroglody 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Lee’s face at about 1minute is gold. Like he was simultaneously in awe and a little bit offended someone could be so good.

  • @pjerpepe4958
    @pjerpepe4958 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Tommy is a great guitarist very popular in the world and in Serbia! Greetings from Serbia!!!

  • @scarey2me
    @scarey2me 4 ปีที่แล้ว +84

    Used to watch Tommy and Phil at the Birkenhead Tavern back in the late 70's. THE guitarists guitarist.

    • @ovyone5474
      @ovyone5474 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Saw Phil at Dampier, of all places! Had a beer with him during the set!
      He was awesome too!

    • @joshuafreedman7703
      @joshuafreedman7703 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      scarecrow T.E. isn't even human; he's an alien! It's like he gets the guitar to do things it weren't designed to be able to do!

    • @bikeboysyd292
      @bikeboysyd292 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      scarecrow Me as well. Great memories

    • @JackDaniels10101
      @JackDaniels10101 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      One of the first bands I saw in the early 80s was The Emmanuel Brothers at the Bexley North Hotel here in Sydney.

    • @ianfisher5316
      @ianfisher5316 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Wasn't it called The James Craig Tav at Birkenhead Point. I grew up in Five dock.

  • @jomac2046
    @jomac2046 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    There's a story about that after playing a couple of pieces at one of his gigs Tommy asked the audience if there were any guitar players out there. A voice yelled out...."Not anymore"

  • @directive-4
    @directive-4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Hearing this gentleman play just puts a huge, huge smile on my face

  • @benwhitechef
    @benwhitechef 4 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    Got a chance to visit Andertons for the first time just over a week ago, I would have melted into a puddle if Tommy was there. Managed to meet him randomly a few years ago in a Guitar Center in Nashville, true gentleman and the best acoustic guitarist, period. Still got my baby Maton signed by him, love this channel!

  • @lesgl
    @lesgl 4 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    As a kid living a similar life moving around the Aussie bush with my parents in the 60's 70's doing correspondence etc..I must say how much I admire the guy...true Aussie guitar legend..

  • @allanswift9555
    @allanswift9555 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I have seen Many guitar players from Clapton to Atkins but to me Tommy Emmmanuel is the GOAT can play anything any where and still rise to the top like pure cream.

  • @Arnold_Ehret
    @Arnold_Ehret 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    He doesn't read music, but he plays with his soul !.......&

  • @ovyone5474
    @ovyone5474 4 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    Finally, Lee!
    You get the best guitarist in the world on!
    Sit back and watch in Awe!..
    He really is that good!
    Guitarists out there, if you ever get a chance... go see him live in concert!
    He's inspirational! (although he might bruise your ego and make you want to play drums, trumpet, clarinet or any other musical instrument!)
    First time I saw him in the 90s I went home, took a long hard look at my strat!....
    He plays a mean Telecaster too! :-( nooo!
    Txs TE, Lee and Andersons!

    • @anthonycashero7605
      @anthonycashero7605 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Went to Tommy Emanuel guitar camp in 2017. One of the best weeks of my life. Love his playing.

  • @preetamr12
    @preetamr12 4 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Ohhh wow I think this was the best intro from any Captain Meets series... Who needs a band when you have Tommy

  • @tad5920
    @tad5920 4 ปีที่แล้ว +34

    Stunning! It made me realize that something's wrong with my guitar fret board though - it doesn't have half of the notes that Tommy's guitar has.

    • @BradPham
      @BradPham ปีที่แล้ว

      lol 😂

  • @iloveaviation-burgerclub-a8145
    @iloveaviation-burgerclub-a8145 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    As interrested I am enjoying Tommy talking as hard is it to stand looking at him with a guitar in his hands not playing it. ❤this guy.

  • @benachurch
    @benachurch 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    What a bloody legend!! A true Aussie icon and just awesome down to earth Bloke. Thank you Captain. That's made my night. 🇦🇺🙌🏻🤘🏻

  • @PSBradshaw63
    @PSBradshaw63 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I used to have a cassette tape many years ago called “Goldrush:Live at Last”. This was Tommy and Phil’s band in Australia in the 70’s and they were incredible. As he says about Phil in this interview, they were a cohesive unit and at times were one musician. Tremendous. RIP Phil Emmanuel

  • @johnpaulnash8144
    @johnpaulnash8144 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Whenever I see people play better than me I am transfixed, mesmerized and inspired. I've not picked up my guitar for a while but Tommy thank you so much for getting me motivated again. You are bliss👏

  • @marzfielding6898
    @marzfielding6898 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Your face is just brilliant watching Tommy, Class.

  • @deldia
    @deldia 4 ปีที่แล้ว +54

    He knows all the chords and can make it cry and sing.

    • @joestrkr
      @joestrkr 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Tommy is the Sultan!

    • @iainmcguire7190
      @iainmcguire7190 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      That was George Borowski.... (and still is)

    • @melkkoe
      @melkkoe 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      You feel alright when you hear that music ring

    • @redSectorA
      @redSectorA 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      wikichris They said an old guitar is all, he can afford

    • @yesiamadorito
      @yesiamadorito 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@redSectorA When he gets up under the lights to play his thing

  • @DB-uf6md
    @DB-uf6md 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Gotta love lees pure childish grin during all of this interview,
    Possibly the best captain meets to date.

  • @3GreeneBJ
    @3GreeneBJ 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    How can you not like Tommy Emmanual? As a guitarist of course but as a bloke too. I didn't know all that about his start. Ozzie of course which I may say gives people quite a start wrt personality, but quite a rough start to lose his dad that early. So, modern medicine or not Tommy, - do keep calm mate! The cherry on his cake is that he not only knew Chet Atkins but they were friends and Tommy impressed him enough to get that CGP award and only a very few were ever awarded. I've watched Tommy on TH-cam and live. There it is. Total talent on the gee-tar. Great entertainment and an inspiration to carry on. Thanks Tommy; Thanks Andertons