And after four years i still think this is the most amazing guitar compositon ever written. Rhythm, bass, lead and percussion as perfectly balanced as i've ever heard. And when i have people listen to it, i always ask them afterwards how many musicians they think we're playing, nobody has ever answered ''just one''...yet. Pay for his music don't steal it, same with the sheet music. He isn't a limousine riding whiner people, he deserves every penny he gets. It all comes back to us anyhow.
I dunno this is 14 years since I first heard this. I bought this track about 12 years ago and slowed it down to try and work out all the hits and where they happen. I can play this note for note, percuss for percuss, but 14 years of playing this to anyone who will listen and I still can’t give it the soul you gave it Andy. I will be thinking of you when I hit the grave I am totally certain of that. You are a genius ❤️
@@anthonypeavey6778 Hi, what he does here is that he hammers on the first note (5th fret on the A string), then plays it with his thumb, then plays the open D string with his index thus getting that triplet you hear. Hope that helps :)
I had a friend, who inspired me, 15 years ago that coyld play this. But like water tastes chases many courses the end result im about to do the same. Guess il give a try
When we hit the grave, there’s an afterlife! Heaven and hell. Jesus Christ is the only way to heaven! We must repent and follow Him if we want to go there. Sin leads to the latter. Follow Jesus! He wants to save you and help you ❤️
Hehe, ye, ive allways said the same... Adding lyrics to his songs will only make em worse... His playstyle and songs makes you create your own little story in your head :)
Bro, I’ve been listening to this song for nearly 15 years now. I just got a reply to a comment and here I am again. I still truly believe this is one of the best guitar compositions I’ve ever heard. The melody is just soooooooooooo good. I can’t get enough. I would genuinely love to learn to play this, but man, dude is a groove machine.
Still one of the best version I found so far. Even though I like the little variations he included over the years, which are of course missing in this version.
How Drifting has more views than this song is beyond me. Ebon Coast will forever live in my heart man. I remember growing up playing in a band with my friends and listening to this song for hours. Just ridiculously good shit. Thanks for the memories, Andy.
I am struggling to find words to explain why this is so hypnotic, with or without watching his "totally zen" way of playing. I can listen to it again and again (and I have over the years). Yes, it is that beat, something akin to galloping on a horse, it is the melody, that makes me imagine passing through trees and fields of flowers, punctuated by rock monuments, seeing fluffy clouds pass overhead, one pleasant pastoral image melting into another, slowing down just slightly at times to cross a bubbling brook to catch a breath and let the beauty sink in. I can hear the Don Ross, I can hear the classic Spanish guitars, but it is uniquely him. Maybe Topeka really does look like this in sound. Perhaps those of you far more schooled in music than I am can explain to me.
I first heard this song when my friend played it. It's so soothing and beautiful, and I was spell-bound. And if it's as complicated as it looks/people say it is, I'm really proud of my friend!
I don't know a thing about music. No idea about any high-lows. But I know good music when I hear it. I don't need the technicalities. I just know that if I would ever need something to soothe me, I listen to Andy's tunes. He's amazing.
So, a few days ago my boyfriends dad was upstairs (our room is the basement lol) listening to this song, I put the TV on mute, interrupt my boyfriend as he's telling me something & go "WHAT IS THAT YOUR DAD IS LISTENING TO? It's so relaxing, I love it" my boyfriend looks at me sideways & goes "Andy McKee? I showed dad some of his videos a few years ago". I've been sold ever since, this song especially. Something about it makes everything around me just melt away, I have now had this song on repeat for an hour & I'm not ashamed one bit. 🤗
Travis Bowman Have to agree, but some of his others like Keys to the Hovercar are pretty ridiculous as well. I was in the top 50 against you in the Acoustic Prodigy contest, when I heard your song I knew you were going to win it haha :) Great job Travis! I follow you on instagram, you can check out a bunch of stuff I've wrote @Konnorshell, and a recent original on this youtube account as well. NAMM looked fun! I look forward to going some time.
I've never seen one song like that, let me flying on the stars, thank u to exist, this is an incondicional love song´s, this style is the better, drifting way to the stars!!!!
This has to be my favourite Andy McKee song, I have no idea why this doesn't have ten times as many hits, am I that strange to think this tops the list?
I remember seeing this back when it was just uploaded and it blew my mind, having never seen anyone play the instrument like Andy does. Back in 2022 and still goosebumps. Such a gorgeous tune. Words aren't enough.
Loved you for years, and always will. U send me to my blissful state of mind. The energy your music gives out is the most incredible static cling that vibrates my bones, making every hair dance gracefully upon my head.
I can see why people think Sunga Jungs Gravity sounds like this, but this is different more complex. Sungha took a few notes in each rift and added his own touch to it. I love this song and Gravity!!!
This is probably Andy's sexiest song. He's usually channelling sentimentality and nostalgia but this is pure suave sexiness. It's that spanish chord progression.
This song is so hard to play. This is one of Andy's songs where he throws lots of tiny nuances in that are paramount for the song to really work, and they're hard to do. Tight trite night is even harder in this regard. Amazing song!
Here I am, 6 years after this video was released, still in awe. I covered this song, and can play it inside and out. Took me 4 months of watching this guy's fingers. STILL in awe, the finesse, and smoothness to his groove gets me to this day.. Man's a legend.
I love mellow stuff, I liked this track before it finished the very first time I heard it. it's appeal never subsides & would be why it's in my shortlist for "most favourite tracks ever" I play a bit myself but this track is WAY out of my league.
Still listening to this masterpiece in 2021!! Andy mckee ive been a huge fan for 15yrs learnt most of your songs but still struggling to.make it sound like you do!! Very inspiring brother!!! 💯💖👌
I can finally say ive learned this song front o back. But dont think its easy, it took me three and a half months to get it all done pact and im still not perfect with it. Takes a lot of time and work.
I learned the opening harmonics YEARS ago, and wasn't able to learn the rest at the time. (had only been playing for maybe two years or so) having played an extra 6 or so years since then, I feel like I'm ready to try and tackle it now. Wish me luck. :)
Ebon Coast has been in my life for a decade. It is insanely soothing - applies to every moment. Every sense, emotion, thought - collides with this rhythm and melody. Never feel alone on this journey thanks to music you have provided. Thank you.
Baritone tuning?? it sounds like that, awesome song, i get here and just hear it, sounds very familiar from Gravity- Sungha Jung, and i prefer this one, it sounds like sungha made a copycat with some changes... t's not the same song i know, but the .. feeling...
This guy is a magical player. No effects, no tricks, no speed, just plain old strong groove and humility for mother music, which at the end of the day, is really what feeds the soul.
I've been watching this guy for years.. Hands down theeee most incredible guitarist/composer to walk this earth! Soooo smooth/flawless, every note is perfect!
And i peed in a cup on monday, took her for a drink on tuesday(gave her the cup) we were eating flumps by wednesday and on thursday, friday and saturday, then we chilled on sunday(got locked in the walk in freezer at work)
But why? Then there's no point for a dislike button in the first place is there? People should be able to express their opinion about a video. If everyone would think the same as you, then people would just keep uploading their "bad" content because they think they didn't do anything wrong.
Just shares a bassline, in the same way that all of pop punk does, as well as early rock like Zeppelin. That bassline progression is really popular in many kinds of funk/fusion songs. They're also sharing the same scale, but that isn't a ripoff; Look up "Everything is a Remix Pt.2" and it'll make more sense.
It wasn't a steal but definitely heavily inspired by this song (there's a difference in some of the patterns in the melody and this song is way more dynamic than "Gravity"
where did he ever call it his original?...read his video descriptions before jumping to conclusions...He clearly stated that it was a cover of Andy's....in any case, even covering a song like this takes quite a bit of skill
how does it this song only have 5 million views !!! this song it's beautiful !! need to be knowing for the entire world !! Master Mckee You are the best
I first heard this song during my ears in high school, which weren't bad.. but they weren't good either. And it still invokes the same feeling it did 8 years ago. God bless Mr. McKee. God bless
I was watchin this before TH-cam had a single ad.
back when there was a star system!
I was listening to Andy Mckee before youtube was invented. :). He's one of the best.
The good times man.. It's so depressing how far TH-cam has fallen.
True it is so long 😔 when it other times
The best 240p on youtube.
Ayy man!!
Yo hitting that
Nice Amazing
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Lol
Still watching it after 16 years.
This performance here cannot be topped..all the covers and his later versions of this all fall short, big time...one of the best written songs ever
Agreed! Even his later versions does not sound as good as this one.
+kamalamak - Yea i thought that too!!
The version of he and Don Ross doing this piece is really good.
+Drummers Eve words from a drummer
I'd have to agree 100%. I haven't heard one cover or other preformance of andys that matches the one present in this video.
I first saw this vid in 2008. I'm back here again, 13 Years later. Gold doesnt age.
It sure doesn't!!! Andy is a king
old is Gold man
14 years later for me!
Yeah me too!
Amen
This man has a beautiful soul.
Whenever down and out this is my go to.
Can confirm, had the pleasure of meeting him in NOVA. Way shorter than I expected, the way he commands that guitar makes him seem like a giant! Lol
Hadnt listened to this in years. Thanks to your comment ive rediscovered it. Thanks man.
Happy to help my man!
And after four years i still think this is the most amazing guitar compositon ever written. Rhythm, bass, lead and percussion as perfectly balanced as i've ever heard. And when i have people listen to it, i always ask them afterwards how many musicians they think we're playing, nobody has ever answered ''just one''...yet. Pay for his music don't steal it, same with the sheet music. He isn't a limousine riding whiner people, he deserves every penny he gets. It all comes back to us anyhow.
I dunno this is 14 years since I first heard this. I bought this track about 12 years ago and slowed it down to try and work out all the hits and where they happen. I can play this note for note, percuss for percuss, but 14 years of playing this to anyone who will listen and I still can’t give it the soul you gave it Andy. I will be thinking of you when I hit the grave I am totally certain of that. You are a genius ❤️
Same here ahah, you're not alone ;)
For the life of me I can’t figure out what the hell is happening at :55 and 1:43. Is that just thumb action?
@@anthonypeavey6778 Hi, what he does here is that he hammers on the first note (5th fret on the A string), then plays it with his thumb, then plays the open D string with his index thus getting that triplet you hear. Hope that helps :)
I had a friend, who inspired me, 15 years ago that coyld play this. But like water tastes chases many courses the end result im about to do the same. Guess il give a try
When we hit the grave, there’s an afterlife! Heaven and hell. Jesus Christ is the only way to heaven! We must repent and follow Him if we want to go there. Sin leads to the latter. Follow Jesus! He wants to save you and help you ❤️
One of the few guitarists who's melodies speak more than any lyrics ever could, absolutely fantastic
Hehe, ye, ive allways said the same... Adding lyrics to his songs will only make em worse... His playstyle and songs makes you create your own little story in your head :)
Still amazing 15 years later that’s timeless right there
I JUST LOVE HOW HE'S ALL LIKE "Yeah, no big deal. I'm just fucking amazing and making my guitar sound like angels chorus." Seriously.
Bass, percussion, and acoustics all at the same time. Nothing short of astounding.
you dont watch many fingerstyle players huh
th-cam.com/video/SMnsY2NwRDQ/w-d-xo.html
Ya but he is still the best at it
@@winstonvkoot I do... this is still an amazing piece of work...
Probably my fav McKee song!! Has a nice smooth jazz feel to it.
***** smooth jazz isn't a serious genre of music anyway
J Trice My Life as a CPA is my favorite, the one from GreenfieldGuitar's page is prob the best sound quailty
***** Me too!
me too !!! wherever is the Ebon coast I want to be there
Yep, still my favourite! Now I started to learn it, taking hours but so cool !
16yrs later and still here listening to one of many masterpieces. 🔥✌️
The way Andy makes the transition to that beautiful flawless riff in the end is just class.
When i come back to listen to McKee play this tune, I prefer this particular recording to all others, best capture IMO
I feel the exact same!
@@capnlongdong1396 the version with don ross tho ....
Back to this in 2019. Such a beautiful sound.
This has to be one of the most beautiful songs ever written
Am I the only one that keeps coming back to this video years later.. Can't get enough of this song!!!!
@Tom Cunningham I've been listening to this tune since 2008, my favorite Andy McKee song. Soothes my mind and body.
Bro, I’ve been listening to this song for nearly 15 years now. I just got a reply to a comment and here I am again. I still truly believe this is one of the best guitar compositions I’ve ever heard. The melody is just soooooooooooo good. I can’t get enough. I would genuinely love to learn to play this, but man, dude is a groove machine.
Still one of the best version I found so far. Even though I like the little variations he included over the years, which are of course missing in this version.
How Drifting has more views than this song is beyond me. Ebon Coast will forever live in my heart man. I remember growing up playing in a band with my friends and listening to this song for hours. Just ridiculously good shit. Thanks for the memories, Andy.
Agreed!
Not a competition lol
Agreed. This is my favorite song of his, maybe my favorite song ever. It’s just magic.
Watching this 10 years later brings back so many memories. Almost makes me tear up, in a good way.
This is my fav from Andy!
11 years later and this song still amazes me, so beautiful…
The magic of Andy's music is in his right hand, and I think a lot of people miss that.
100% agree
I love the nods of approval he gives his guitar.
I am struggling to find words to explain why this is so hypnotic, with or without watching his "totally zen" way of playing. I can listen to it again and again (and I have over the years). Yes, it is that beat, something akin to galloping on a horse, it is the melody, that makes me imagine passing through trees and fields of flowers, punctuated by rock monuments, seeing fluffy clouds pass overhead, one pleasant pastoral image melting into another, slowing down just slightly at times to cross a bubbling brook to catch a breath and let the beauty sink in. I can hear the Don Ross, I can hear the classic Spanish guitars, but it is uniquely him. Maybe Topeka really does look like this in sound. Perhaps those of you far more schooled in music than I am can explain to me.
I first heard this song when my friend played it. It's so soothing and beautiful, and I was spell-bound. And if it's as complicated as it looks/people say it is, I'm really proud of my friend!
Sis.... just listening to it twice should give a good enough impression on how hard it would be to play.
I was mesmerised when I heard this 14 years ago as a child and I'm still mesmerised when I randomly searched and listened to this today!
I don't know a thing about music. No idea about any high-lows. But I know good music when I hear it. I don't need the technicalities. I just know that if I would ever need something to soothe me, I listen to Andy's tunes. He's amazing.
what's that guitar
I love this song... I bought it 3 times
A living classic and a Genius and what a delight to listen to live. ♥ I hope to experience you soon again, Andy! Thank you, dear Candyrat, for this.
So, a few days ago my boyfriends dad was upstairs (our room is the basement lol) listening to this song, I put the TV on mute, interrupt my boyfriend as he's telling me something & go "WHAT IS THAT YOUR DAD IS LISTENING TO? It's so relaxing, I love it" my boyfriend looks at me sideways & goes "Andy McKee? I showed dad some of his videos a few years ago". I've been sold ever since, this song especially. Something about it makes everything around me just melt away, I have now had this song on repeat for an hour & I'm not ashamed one bit. 🤗
I think this is my favorite song by him.
still amazing......one of the best guitar pieces
Man, what a tune this is. Really stands out from the rest of his pieces (which are all beautiful and amazing). Always loved this tune!
Travis Bowman Have to agree, but some of his others like Keys to the Hovercar are pretty ridiculous as well. I was in the top 50 against you in the Acoustic Prodigy contest, when I heard your song I knew you were going to win it haha :) Great job Travis! I follow you on instagram, you can check out a bunch of stuff I've wrote @Konnorshell, and a recent original on this youtube account as well. NAMM looked fun! I look forward to going some time.
This guy is a legend. Such a beautiful masterpiece this song is.
I've never seen one song like that, let me flying on the stars, thank u to exist, this is an incondicional love song´s, this style is the better, drifting way to the stars!!!!
That is a very kind comment!
This has to be my favourite Andy McKee song, I have no idea why this doesn't have ten times as many hits, am I that strange to think this tops the list?
2016, I still come here once heard the song played in playlist.
I remember seeing this back when it was just uploaded and it blew my mind, having never seen anyone play the instrument like Andy does. Back in 2022 and still goosebumps. Such a gorgeous tune. Words aren't enough.
Loved you for years, and always will. U send me to my blissful state of mind. The energy your music gives out is the most incredible static cling that vibrates my bones, making every hair dance gracefully upon my head.
I can see why people think Sunga Jungs Gravity sounds like this, but this is different more complex. Sungha took a few notes in each rift and added his own touch to it. I love this song and Gravity!!!
Yeah I can't feel the gravity
Rickzoom That's bullshit, sungha plays cleaner, that doesn't mean he has no soul.
Just enjoy the music, will you?
This song is a masterpiece
I'll never get enough of Andy Mckee.
Probably my favorite McKee song.
God, that transition on 2.27...... Goosebumps!
Best feeling of melody in the universe of instrumental guitar
Simply amazing, this guy is not human, he’s from another planet.
This is probably Andy's sexiest song. He's usually channelling sentimentality and nostalgia but this is pure suave sexiness. It's that spanish chord progression.
This song is so hard to play. This is one of Andy's songs where he throws lots of tiny nuances in that are paramount for the song to really work, and they're hard to do. Tight trite night is even harder in this regard. Amazing song!
2018 and still watching..
Here I am, 6 years after this video was released, still in awe. I covered this song, and can play it inside and out. Took me 4 months of watching this guy's fingers. STILL in awe, the finesse, and smoothness to his groove gets me to this day.. Man's a legend.
I love mellow stuff, I liked this track before it finished the very first time I heard it. it's appeal never subsides & would be why it's in my shortlist for "most favourite tracks ever" I play a bit myself but this track is WAY out of my league.
That lick he does at 00:53 is sick.
@@rodneydaub3812 It's actually just a simple legato note, but it sounds so nice.
Even when he slides his fingers to the next notes to me it sounds like a bird chirping. Absolutely amazing song and guitar playing.
Dude ive never thought of them like that haha thank you my friend!
omg nice one!
Still listening to this masterpiece in 2021!! Andy mckee ive been a huge fan for 15yrs learnt most of your songs but still struggling to.make it sound like you do!! Very inspiring brother!!! 💯💖👌
2019 e eu ainda me surpreendendo
2020 :)
I'm almost done learning this masterpiece! Just need to work on my precision.
I can finally say ive learned this song front o back. But dont think its easy, it took me three and a half months to get it all done pact and im still not perfect with it. Takes a lot of time and work.
I learned the opening harmonics YEARS ago, and wasn't able to learn the rest at the time. (had only been playing for maybe two years or so) having played an extra 6 or so years since then, I feel like I'm ready to try and tackle it now. Wish me luck. :)
RawkinOutt Good luck man I just started learning this song so far I've covered 2 songs on my channel.
holy fuck and now you have a video playing with him, amazing
Ebon Coast has been in my life for a decade. It is insanely soothing - applies to every moment. Every sense, emotion, thought - collides with this rhythm and melody.
Never feel alone on this journey thanks to music you have provided. Thank you.
4:29 to the ending, I could listen to that all day
+Diceros Gregoire sounds like that could be the beginning of a new song of his
+Diceros Gregoire . i can listen to that all my life
same man , i can't stop playing it
Same with the section that starts at 2:26. His use of chimes is so tasteful.
apart from the fact that this entire song is absolutely genius, the ending just tops it all off and takes it even one step further from genius
Baritone tuning?? it sounds like that, awesome song, i get here and just hear it, sounds very familiar from Gravity- Sungha Jung, and i prefer this one, it sounds like sungha made a copycat with some changes... t's not the same song i know, but the .. feeling...
+Mauricio Coronado Yeah definitely agree ^^
Yea sungha was inspired by this amazing guitar player,, hes good too but andy is the creator!!!,,,
Let's get that re-uploaded HD version!
This guy is a magical player. No effects, no tricks, no speed, just plain old strong groove and humility for mother music, which at the end of the day, is really what feeds the soul.
Andy McKee is God.
True Master
Bravo !!!!!
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They need to rerecord in HD
He has: th-cam.com/video/Mj457Z0dcVE/w-d-xo.html
Why isn't there a 24 hour loop of this?
Is this a baritone guitar ?
Yup
Euan Roberts thx !
I've been watching this guy for years.. Hands down theeee most incredible guitarist/composer to walk this earth! Soooo smooth/flawless, every note is perfect!
Killed it at 3:04
For some reason i keep hearing Craig David's 7 days in this. Some parts sound really similar
And i peed in a cup on monday, took her for a drink on tuesday(gave her the cup) we were eating flumps by wednesday and on thursday, friday and saturday, then we chilled on sunday(got locked in the walk in freezer at work)
dislikes should be disabled for this
Joshua VD Why? Everyone should be allowed to have an opinion, no? Some people like it, some don't, what's the big deal ?
i was saying it jokingly, to express how much i enjoy the song. take it easy there
I think that if someone dont like it the correct to do is: nothing, if you dislike the video just gonna watch another one
But why? Then there's no point for a dislike button in the first place is there? People should be able to express their opinion about a video.
If everyone would think the same as you, then people would just keep uploading their "bad" content because they think they didn't do anything wrong.
there's always someone who like a content that we dont. just let they in peace with what they like
12 years but never gets old. true classic!
"My fingers are too short and fat to be an epic guitar player" = No excuse at all.
practıs ıs perfect !! come on lets do thıs buddy
Right? If this guy can play with a pack of polish sausages, we all have a chance!
@@Umbinator thats very rude of you to say
@@Umbinator rude
What a nice little compliment for Andy.. lol
*Andy after writing this song* ''I'll probably just die now''
When someone I know first heard this song he said it sounds like elevator music. I told him if this played in elevators people wouldn't leave
I hate when people say that to any song I listen to
@@Vulpentine i heard worse: ¨this sounds like a wii sport tune¨
Almost a decade of listening and it's still pure gold, it'll never get old.
watch on 1.5x speed. still awesome
+Josh Collins yooooooooooooooo
+AndyAngelZ been addicted to watching mckee and tommy emmanuel at 1.5 here lately, i wonder if it is possible to do it this fast?
+Josh Collins OMG what a totally different listening experience. The original version is a masterpiece but the 1.5 speed is EPIC!
this guy has the same name as my dad. plays guitar too just not as good lol.
my girlfriend wants u to play at our wedding :P
My favorite song by him. Thank you
His music is so good, that all his hair moved to hear better
Me: "who ate the rest of the shrooms?"
Andy:
dat outro....
What a fantastic Master of the guitar.....Love Andy McKee...... Candyrat Records knows talent......
256 people realized that they should just quit playing guitar.
+Arg Etect 265 actually
+Dinou Benali 26... nah
+Léo Laiter 267*... C'mon guys get with the times...
+Manuel Ruiz thanks for the update bro!
270 now!! Lol
anyone watch this in 2017?
what a stupid question to ask.....
His fingers are probably granite
Every note in its correct place, played perfectly. Beautiful piece of music played on an incredible guitar.
its like gravity shounga jung
Дима Санницкий he did basically copy this song
He got inspired by this song, but he did not copy it bro :/
They know, that's what they meant by "basically".
oh I didn't see the word 'basically'. sorry
257 Australians "down under" got confused which like button to press.
Great song! Unfortunately there is a rip off artist named Sungha Jung who stole it and called it his original ( i.e. Gravity). There is no shame!
Just shares a bassline, in the same way that all of pop punk does, as well as early rock like Zeppelin. That bassline progression is really popular in many kinds of funk/fusion songs. They're also sharing the same scale, but that isn't a ripoff;
Look up "Everything is a Remix Pt.2" and it'll make more sense.
It wasn't a steal but definitely heavily inspired by this song (there's a difference in some of the patterns in the melody and this song is way more dynamic than "Gravity"
TimMakesCoolMusic That video "Everything is a Remix Pt.2" was really cool
It gives good insight to the way music writing works haha.
where did he ever call it his original?...read his video descriptions before jumping to conclusions...He clearly stated that it was a cover of Andy's....in any case, even covering a song like this takes quite a bit of skill
This is magical. Pure and simple. Mastery of an instrument at its finest. So enjoy his music.
Just imagine what he will do when he grows up. A talent that knows no bounds.
Images of motion painted with sounds, Thanks.
Thank you for writing and performing this masterpiece.
how does it this song only have 5 million views !!! this song it's beautiful !! need to be knowing for the entire world !!
Master Mckee You are the best
I first heard this song during my ears in high school, which weren't bad.. but they weren't good either. And it still invokes the same feeling it did 8 years ago. God bless Mr. McKee. God bless