If I did not get this... I am not here in Boston! Once I got my scholarship... I had to work many jobs to save up my living expenses. My first apartment (One bed room) was $375 a month!
Man I can imagine a bunch of stuffy jazz dudes in an air conditioned southern california office, smoking cigarettes and going over audition tapes. They pop in the cassette titled “tomo” and this starts to play. 1984, what a time to be alive…
When I think of Japanese guitarists in the 80s its hard not to immediatly imagine the likes of Masayoshi Takanaka. To me Tomo is right up there with him in the pantheon of guitar.
@@TomoFujitaMusic This comment makes me want to ask. Who are your favorite Japanese guitarists/bands? Finding bands like: Buck-Tick (not so much for guitarwork but their music and influence can't be overlooked) Dir en Grey Loudness L'arc en Ciel (Love Ken's effortless playing) X Japan Gackt/Malice Mizer Mucc The Gazette Luna Sea (Sugizo seems like he is an alien but he's an amazing player) Ningen Isu And so many other that I can't remember to list have opened up a whole new world of music for me. My wife and I were trying to plan to someday see Buck-Tick in Japan. Unfortunately that will not happen now with the loss of Atsushi Sakurai. We managed to catch Dir en Grey in Sacramento a few years back. It was an amazing show.
Didn't know that you had been studying Russian Much appreciate your effort in producing content. It really helps me to keep steady and confident during funk jams I take part in every weekend. Greetings from Russia. Спасибо! ありがとう ございました!
Yes! I did it for one year. I have learned to be patient! You're very welcome! This solo was pretty fresh! I am coping myself now! I didn't know so much theory & scales so I played mostly "Melodies" Please learn this solo! ありがとうございます！うれしいです！
@@TomoFujitaMusicCause I am a big fan of 70s-80s Japanese jazz-funk and pop music in general, I'll definitely learn it. Sounds nostalgic and fresh, like a summer breeze.
I love how your playing and sound was so full on "city pop". Very much a sign of the times. Great little time capsule. There's even a clip from Blue Mood in Tokyo where I saw you live! cool!
@@TomoFujitaMusic I remember after watching a fusion recital my Japanese friend Noboru turned to me and said, "So many notes, no reason!" Hahaha! :) BTW I was there from 1986-1990
Probably the most gain I have ever heard you use. I love that even a legend of your stature has humble beginnings, thank you for all you have done and continue to do.
Damn, that solo at the end. I SEE why you got the full ride ! That was stuff old seasoned people play, not some young kid. You were fantastic. It paid off didnt it.? You got life by the tail my friend good job. 👍
Yes! Without the full ride. I am not living here in Boston! It was my dream and that demo tape changed my life completely! Yes! Two years of jazz guitar lessons (private lessons) really paid off!
Mr. Fujita, I like your 80's style! Your countless hours of dedication to your craft show brilliantly in your playing. I - like many others - am very glad you received your Berklee scholarship because it allowed us to learn from your wisdom. Thank you very much for sharing this with us, and for your mentorship. Here's to many more years of learning from you!
Picasso said every child is an artist. The problem is how to remain an artist when you grow up. This is my challenge with guitar. You did it very well Tomo. Thanks for all the sharing.
Thanks for sharing!! No matter what levels or what styles.. everyone is beautiful and each person is so unique but its really hard to notice it yourself. That's why sometimes you need to learn from someone. No one can create their own things without learning from others. Be thanksful today!
@@TomoFujitaMusic I can't even imagine living in a massive city with an ocean surrounding me. I've got plains of grass that I hate. 🤣🤣 but that's better than being trapped on an island.
This is awesome. Love all the old pics and the walk down memory lane. And your guitar playing is exceptional. I can't believe you possessed that level of musicianship at such a young age. Remarkable. You obviously made Berklee's decision very easy. I'm sure that inviting you to Berklee was one of the best decisions made in the history of that school. A win-win for you and Berklee!!
Thanks for sharing this! That last scene where you are walking through a sea of friends spreading your musical love is beautiful. I'm so thankful I joined Guitar Wisdom.
Great story (and playing)! Thanks for sharing. It’s important for people to know it can happen if you put in the work, have passion, and believe in yourself.
Every now and then I come back to this video of yours, Tomo. If I had to describe it in one word I would say "electrifying" is the best description. Truly great stuff in this piece.
So Classic..80s Japanese vibe Such a wonderful atmosphere I can feel all the moments of joy and love in these pictures. And the music is from another planet Have a good time Mr.Tomo🌹✌
My God... imagine how many lives this has impacted! Some massive names have learned from you, so many of us denizens of TH-cam have learned from you. Truly it is an honor and a privilege to learn from your journey and from your amazing skills. Thank you so much for sharing this! And my God what playing! It inspires me to be more disciplined and to keep working! All the best to you, sir!
Thank you so much! Please remember I was just like everyone... same! A lot of dreams, possibilities, confusion, too many choices, too much destructions.... But somehow I did choose my own path through mistakes, bad decisions and keep thinking fresh ideas everyday! Keep mind open so that ... you know what to do!
Hey Tomo! This is fantastic. I have been playing guitar since I was 9 years old. I didn’t play any sports or anything, just guitar, and I played in a classic rock cover band for a majority of my childhood. Many of my peers from that part of my life had great guitar players they idolized. I did not fall into that crowd, but nowadays I’ve found a revitalized inspiration from hearing you speak about guitar, and listening to things like this. Thank you for being so passionate about music, and SHARING that with the world. I don’t think i’ve been more impacted by another guitar player like I have learning from you. Thank you! Lots of love.
Legendary. Give this young man a scholarship!! Thanks for the free lessons and tips. My technique has improved so much in the last year. It really feels like I'm playing the instrument now instead of just memorizing specific moves. THANKS, TOMO!!
So cool, Sir! I started at Emerson College that same year and one time I signed in 15 Berklee guitar players to a party in our dorm and I got written up very fast!:) Boston in the 1980's was so innocent and fun for the college years. Your video is classic. You are such an amazing player! Arigatto Gozaimasu!
absolutely smoking. amazingly well recorded too, for 1984. you certainly deserved the scholarship, there is a lot of love and passion in these few minutes, fabulous.
You are totally correct! First I was heavily influenced by Larry Carlton with a lot of bending. Then I was influence with that wide vibrato and melodic phrasing from Steve Lukather. That's why I changed the pickups to EMG!
The quality is pretty good for a cassette tape that's almost 40 years old. You can really hear all the Larry Carlton trademark touches in this full version. Lol at the 1:55 photo. You looked like some of the guitarists I roadied for back then. :)
@@strumminronin will always do remember that! honestly the slideshow of tomo himself with old photos to becoming a musician teaching john and playing with steve jordan feels so inspiring!
This song is the first song I've heard in a jam session which got me into jazz/fusion, it means a lot to me. Listening your version of it gave me chills.
That sound reminds me of Masayoshi Takanaka. He's one the reasons I play guitar today (along with Carlos Santana). Unfortunately not a lot of people have heard of Masayoshi. Thanks for these lovely videos!
This is so beautiful..thank you for uploading it..I am one of the earliest subscribers of your channel..you used to reply to every comment back then and am so happy to see that you still do, God bless you Sir 🙏
I was listening to Plastic Love by Mariya Takeuchi and wanted to keep listening to something similar so I came here again. Thank you for your videos, Mr. Fujita!
The arrangement is just stunning here, of course you are amazing. I am wondering who is playing bass and drums? They are so locked in and the bassist really knows what they are doing. What a groove. Also the horn section is such a great touch. Thank you for this gem. Is this available on Spotify??
Thanks for listening! Yes. I was listening a lot of Larry Carlton, Robben Ford, Steve Lukather, Jay Graydon... This recording, I did not use any guitar amp! That was direct into...
Heeeyman! Yes I saw this on your post on IG, this is amazing!!!! 💚💚💚💚🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼 Lol i thought you playing the Intro part on that short clip. I was like that was not it, but then oh it was background music lol
Thanks for all the great videos, Tomo! Spreading the fun and knowledge we've gained is one of the best things about music and I really appreciate you sharing yours. Have a good day!
Thank you so much! No matter what... no regrets... this way you (we) keep all positive! So we can make turn or u-turn or rest? Music college is so nice to have many classes like ... Harmony (Theory), Ear Training, Arranging, Music History, Guitar styles, Ensembles, private guitar lessons and more for 4 years. You can still learn guitar skills with harmony, ear training, guitar styles. Please join my Guitar Wisdom. Only $9.99 a month subscription video lessons.
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That scholarship paid off for Berklee, I’m sure you’ve inspired tons of people to join Berklee, and then keep inspiring them with your teaching.
If I did not get this... I am not here in Boston! Once I got my scholarship... I had to work many jobs to save up my living expenses. My first apartment (One bed room) was $375 a month!
@@TomoFujitaMusic You are my biggest inspiration sensei! Thank you for all your hard work!
@@garailac You're welcome! Thank you!
@@TomoFujitaMusic 375 sounds cheap now lol
@@TomoFujitaMusic what happened to the US? wages are like 7-10 dollars minimum now right?
Those last few lines:
"Don't compare"
"Don't expect too fast"
"Be kind to yourself"
Thank you Tomo for being a great teacher
Thank you!
Don’t worry
Don’t compare
Don’t expect too fast
Be kind to yourself
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@@TomoFujitaMusic
These philosofical words come from someone who has " lived" his music, these words have " meaning"
@@JazzgutsVGvanKampen Thank you so much!!
Man I can imagine a bunch of stuffy jazz dudes in an air conditioned southern california office, smoking cigarettes and going over audition tapes. They pop in the cassette titled “tomo” and this starts to play. 1984, what a time to be alive…
Thank you!
Isn’t Berklee in Boston tho? Do you perhaps mean Berkeley?
Berklee is in Boston!
Berklee was founded by “Lee Berk”.
When I think of Japanese guitarists in the 80s its hard not to immediatly imagine the likes of Masayoshi Takanaka. To me Tomo is right up there with him in the pantheon of guitar.
Thank you so much!
That’s a massive compliment
@@TomoFujitaMusic This comment makes me want to ask. Who are your favorite Japanese guitarists/bands?
Finding bands like:
Buck-Tick (not so much for guitarwork but their music and influence can't be overlooked)
Dir en Grey
Loudness
L'arc en Ciel (Love Ken's effortless playing)
X Japan
Gackt/Malice Mizer
Mucc
The Gazette
Luna Sea (Sugizo seems like he is an alien but he's an amazing player)
Ningen Isu
And so many other that I can't remember to list have opened up a whole new world of music for me.
My wife and I were trying to plan to someday see Buck-Tick in Japan. Unfortunately that will not happen now with the loss of Atsushi Sakurai. We managed to catch Dir en Grey in Sacramento a few years back. It was an amazing show.
@@JasonPhillipsXeariaN Thank you! I love Kenji Ohmura!! So sorry to hear that!
@@TomoFujitaMusic I'll check him out thanks.
Didn't know that you had been studying Russian
Much appreciate your effort in producing content. It really helps me to keep steady and confident during funk jams I take part in every weekend.
Greetings from Russia.
Спасибо!
ありがとう ございました!
Yes! I did it for one year. I have learned to be patient! You're very welcome! This solo was pretty fresh! I am coping myself now! I didn't know so much theory & scales so I played mostly "Melodies" Please learn this solo! ありがとうございます！うれしいです！
@@TomoFujitaMusicCause I am a big fan of 70s-80s Japanese jazz-funk and pop music in general, I'll definitely learn it. Sounds nostalgic and fresh, like a summer breeze.
Why am I crying? This video just fills me with hope, desire, passion and love.
Thank you for sharing! Thank you so much!
It is actually the perfect soundtrack while we see all ur life in music through photos and videos :)
Thank you!
This is great! Sounds like something Takanaka would do. The band you're playing with is excellent, Japanese bass players in the 80's can't be beat.
Thank you! This bass player is Kouich Osamu ... he is one of top players in Japan.
Ya gave me heavy Takanaka vibes so good, whomever's playing synth is a magician
This have casiopea and mezzoforte vibes all on the hearth and has been 37 years since, great master Fujita!!
Thank you!
I love that we’re getting more of the Tomo lore now. Thanks for sharing!
You're welcome!
I love how your playing and sound was so full on "city pop". Very much a sign of the times. Great little time capsule.
There's even a clip from Blue Mood in Tokyo where I saw you live! cool!
Thank you!
Love the pics of you and John Mayer… the teacher and pupil… the respect and acknowledgement in John’s eyes!
Love it Tomo! An interesting, funky-fused interpretation of a seventies classic. Your killer solo tells one hell of a story!!
Thank you so much! I played it much aggressive and a lot of notes!
@@TomoFujitaMusic Very much like Issei Noro and Steve Lukather ;)
@@TomoFujitaMusic I remember after watching a fusion recital my Japanese friend Noboru turned to me and said, "So many notes, no reason!" Hahaha! :)
BTW I was there from 1986-1990
@@weschilton That's great one! I have heard it from someone!
@@TomoFujitaMusic Well we knew a lot of the same people. ;)
Probably the most gain I have ever heard you use. I love that even a legend of your stature has humble beginnings, thank you for all you have done and continue to do.
Thanks for listening! Boss OD-1
Damn, that solo at the end. I SEE why you got the full ride ! That was stuff old seasoned people play, not some young kid. You were fantastic.
It paid off didnt it.? You got life by the tail my friend good job. 👍
Yes! Without the full ride. I am not living here in Boston! It was my dream and that demo tape changed my life completely! Yes! Two years of jazz guitar lessons (private lessons) really paid off!
Didn't know you could play fusion like this , Your a humble musician . I like it, thanks for sharing.
Long time ago! 40 years ago! Thank you so much!
Mr. Fujita, I like your 80's style! Your countless hours of dedication to your craft show brilliantly in your playing. I - like many others - am very glad you received your Berklee scholarship because it allowed us to learn from your wisdom. Thank you very much for sharing this with us, and for your mentorship. Here's to many more years of learning from you!
Thank you very much!
These pictures from your youth are amazing! It made me happy to see. So wholesome. The song is awesome
Thank you!
Picasso said every child is an artist. The problem is how to remain an artist when you grow up. This is my challenge with guitar. You did it very well Tomo. Thanks for all the sharing.
Thanks for sharing!! No matter what levels or what styles.. everyone is beautiful and each person is so unique but its really hard to notice it yourself. That's why sometimes you need to learn from someone. No one can create their own things without learning from others. Be thanksful today!
Oh wow, stoked to hear!
This sounds like a very funky version of "feel like makin love" of roberta flack!
Thank you so much! Yes, that song! I made it funky!
Yes it is
Doesn't sound like you needed music school.
My main purpose was to go to America. In order to go there... I needed to go to school! That was my idea! Music school thing was a little extra!
@@TomoFujitaMusic I can't even imagine living in a massive city with an ocean surrounding me. I've got plains of grass that I hate. 🤣🤣 but that's better than being trapped on an island.
Mr Fujita you are a blessing to the world of music, especially us learner's of guitar. Thank you.
Maybe music school needed Tomo..
@@TomoFujitaMusic you wanted to go America and I want to go to japan 😂
This is awesome. Love all the old pics and the walk down memory lane. And your guitar playing is exceptional. I can't believe you possessed that level of musicianship at such a young age. Remarkable. You obviously made Berklee's decision very easy. I'm sure that inviting you to Berklee was one of the best decisions made in the history of that school. A win-win for you and Berklee!!
Glad you enjoyed it! Thank you so much!
Thanks for sharing this! That last scene where you are walking through a sea of friends spreading your musical love is beautiful. I'm so thankful I joined Guitar Wisdom.
Thank you so much!
Great story (and playing)! Thanks for sharing. It’s important for people to know it can happen if you put in the work, have passion, and believe in yourself.
You're welcome! Thanks for watching!
Yes! Need to believe yourself!
Amazing photos, Tomo! It looks like besides being a guitar master, you lived a life. I'm happy for you!
Thank you so much!
Beautiful, beautiful life. Thanks for share your knowledge and experience
Thank you so much! I am so lucky!
Every now and then I come back to this video of yours, Tomo. If I had to describe it in one word I would say "electrifying" is the best description. Truly great stuff in this piece.
So happy to hear that. Thank you so much!
Tomo hitting us up with the City Pop Vibe Days lmao I love it!!!!
Thanks!
So Classic..80s Japanese vibe
Such a wonderful atmosphere
I can feel all the moments of joy and love in these pictures.
And the music is from another planet
Have a good time Mr.Tomo🌹✌
Thank you so much!
Marvelous. The Berklee would have been crazy to not accept you. Talent shows! Thank you for sharing Fujita-san.
Thank you so much! You're welcome!
My God... imagine how many lives this has impacted! Some massive names have learned from you, so many of us denizens of TH-cam have learned from you. Truly it is an honor and a privilege to learn from your journey and from your amazing skills. Thank you so much for sharing this! And my God what playing! It inspires me to be more disciplined and to keep working! All the best to you, sir!
Thank you so much! Please remember I was just like everyone... same! A lot of dreams, possibilities, confusion, too many choices, too much destructions.... But somehow I did choose my own path through mistakes, bad decisions and keep thinking fresh ideas everyday! Keep mind open so that ... you know what to do!
From Russian studying to guitar, what a twist! That’s amazing and so is the tape!
Plan A to plan B... Thank you! No plan C
Man, I love the sound of this, jazz fusion I think it's called. Pretty cool to see yourself in the past years too.
Thank you!
This is dope Tomo! Very much enjoyed this city pop. I am head bobbing at work listening to this while smiling.
Thank you!
What a story! Thanks for sharing, Tomo-san.
Thank you!
Hey Tomo!
This is fantastic. I have been playing guitar since I was 9 years old. I didn’t play any sports or anything, just guitar, and I played in a classic rock cover band for a majority of my childhood.
Many of my peers from that part of my life had great guitar players they idolized. I did not fall into that crowd, but nowadays I’ve found a revitalized inspiration from hearing you speak about guitar, and listening to things like this.
Thank you for being so passionate about music, and SHARING that with the world.
I don’t think i’ve been more impacted by another guitar player like I have learning from you.
Thank you! Lots of love.
Thanks for sharing. Thank you! Please join my Guitar Wisdom
Love this and all the photos they tell such a cool story and give so much insight into your life 🙏🏽🙏🏽
Thank you! My student Zack Gibs put all those photo into this video!
I have such a great admiration for you. Grateful for having you as sensei, the one, and only Tomo Fujita
Thank you so much!
Rack gear sitting on top of a Silver-face Twin! Just like when I arrived at Berklee years later!
Thank you for sharing! Thank you!
Legendary. Give this young man a scholarship!!
Thanks for the free lessons and tips. My technique has improved so much in the last year. It really feels like I'm playing the instrument now instead of just memorizing specific moves. THANKS, TOMO!!
Thank you so much! So great to hear that! Good job!
So cool, Sir! I started at Emerson College that same year and one time I signed in 15 Berklee guitar players to a party in our dorm and I got written up very fast!:) Boston in the 1980's was so innocent and fun for the college years. Your video is classic. You are such an amazing player! Arigatto Gozaimasu!
That is awesome! Thank you!
absolutely smoking. amazingly well recorded too, for 1984. you certainly deserved the scholarship, there is a lot of love and passion in these few minutes, fabulous.
Thank you so much!
That's amazing Tomo! First time commenting but long time viewer here. ありがとう for inspiring and teaching us!
Thank you so much!
this is some EPIC shit! the living legend one and only TOMO! WOW!!!
Thanks so much!
Up in the spotlight so bright and shiney,You ROCK.
Thank you!
Mr. Fujita you sound a lot like Steve Lukather in this tape! Love the tone, and the storey behind the tape is amazing I'll ontinue chasing my dreams.
You are totally correct! First I was heavily influenced by Larry Carlton with a lot of bending. Then I was influence with that wide vibrato and melodic phrasing from Steve Lukather. That's why I changed the pickups to EMG!
Thank you very much Tomo! This is very inspiring! Much love from Germany!
You're very welcome! From Boston!
The quality is pretty good for a cassette tape that's almost 40 years old. You can really hear all the Larry Carlton trademark touches in this full version. Lol at the 1:55 photo. You looked like some of the guitarists I roadied for back then. :)
Thank you so much!
You still keep on inspiring me every now and then. Love you man!
Thank you!
Always fun to look back, helps to remember where you came from and how far you’ve come. Stay humble my friend. ☺️
Thank you! I don't look back that often but I have listened this a few times!
Your passionate desire to play for a living really shows in the playing! It’s so charged! Loved it, no wonder you got the spot!! 👏👏
I just love guitar so much! Thank you so much!
Easily one of my favorite songs already!
I am very impressed Tomo
I'm a student at an arts high school and I want to be able to play just like you!
Thank you so much! You can join my Guitar Wisdom!
5:33 This made me smile instantly
cause everything in this photo probably costs more than any gear I will buy LMAO
And remember what the great sensei said, " Don't worry! Don't compare! Don't expect too fast! Be kind to yourself!"
Thank you!!
@@strumminronin will always do remember that! honestly the slideshow of tomo himself with old photos to becoming a musician teaching john and playing with steve jordan feels so inspiring!
It's Tomo Time! Enjoyed this retrospective!
Glad you enjoyed it! Thank you so much!
How absolutely amazing. Thank you for sharing such a precious piece of history with us. The 80's was special, now even more special. Thank you, sir!
Glad you enjoyed it Thank you!
One of the greatest teachers out there. Thank you for being you!
You're very welcome! Thank you so much!
This song is the first song I've heard in a jam session which got me into jazz/fusion, it means a lot to me. Listening your version of it gave me chills.
Thank you!
What song ls it?
@@allensosa9409 Feel Like Making Love
What song is it please ?
@@jaycee6047 it sounds like "feel like making love"
Young Tomo was already cool. Thanks for sharing this.
Glad you enjoyed it
Thanks for sharing, really enjoyed this. Remember the eighties well. Great playing! All the best to you, you are awesome!
Thanks for listening!
京都から世界へ！tomoさんgreat！
これからもずっと拝聴させていただきます👍🎸
ありがとうございます！
これからもよろしくお願いします！
Beautiful piece Tomo!! Lovely backstory as well. I hope you're doing great and keep doing what you love!! Cheers!!
Thank you so much!
Talent can be heard here at young age. It's like wine, it gets better as the years pass by. This guy has the blues roots, greetings Vic
Thank you so much!
Incredible! Great player then, even better now!
Thank you!
Yoooo it’s our boy Tomo! Killin it since the 80s
Thanks!
That sound reminds me of Masayoshi Takanaka. He's one the reasons I play guitar today (along with Carlos Santana). Unfortunately not a lot of people have heard of Masayoshi. Thanks for these lovely videos!
Masayoshi Takanaka is amazing song writer! I have learned about that.
I like Masayoshi Takanaka songs too! :)
tomo youre a master of the guitar and humility. Please keep inspiring us!
Thank you so much!
TOMO this great, I am happy for your success this far and know you have been an inspiration to many people
Thank you so much! I am so lucky!
TOMO you are lucky and blessed with a skill to teach others about guitar
@@randalltindall282 Thank you so much!
This is so beautiful..thank you for uploading it..I am one of the earliest subscribers of your channel..you used to reply to every comment back then and am so happy to see that you still do, God bless you Sir 🙏
Thanks so much!
I love you so much Mr. Tomo thank you for sharing your story!!! It sent chills down my spine, awesome solo!!!!!
Thank you!
I was listening to Plastic Love by Mariya Takeuchi and wanted to keep listening to something similar so I came here again. Thank you for your videos, Mr. Fujita!
Thanks for listening! Once you have basic theory & jazz standards then you can learn these songs no time! You're very welcome!
The arrangement is just stunning here, of course you are amazing. I am wondering who is playing bass and drums? They are so locked in and the bassist really knows what they are doing. What a groove. Also the horn section is such a great touch. Thank you for this gem. Is this available on Spotify??
Thank you very much!
Tomo, I’ve probably listened to this 20 times so far. Beautiful music! Thank you
Glad you enjoy it!
This is awesome, I just got accepted to Berklee with a scholarship as well, I hope I can one day make music as great as this.
Thank you! Awesome!
Tomoji! If i had known in 1984!! Such a privilege to study with you.........thank you so much.....xxx
Thank you so much!
Great one Tomo! Fantastic overdrive tone, and licks for days! Kind of reminds me of The Yellowjackets
Thanks for listening! Yes. I was listening a lot of Larry Carlton, Robben Ford, Steve Lukather, Jay Graydon... This recording, I did not use any guitar amp! That was direct into...
Man this made me cry. Beautiful
Glad you enjoyed it!
We need more of this. really bring back a lot of great memories, Keep the good time roll, Thank you Tomo Sensei.
Glad you enjoyed it I have more recordings...
@@TomoFujitaMusic You are the man!
@@TomoFujitaMusic more please!
Nice presentation. Thank you for being music teacher on youtube.
Thank you so much!
That was awesome and sooo fun to watch! Thanks Tomo!
Glad you enjoyed it!
The progression… Of life. Beautiful mr.Tomo
Thank you!
Look at this young and extra-cool Tomo!
Ha ha! Thanks!
I cant believe you chose this song to shred... you have great taste!!!
Thank you so much!
Truly amazing, Tomo, you’re such an inspiration and I genuinely appreciate your guitar legacy
Thank you for sharing that
Thanks so much!
Absolutely ripping on this, and in such a tasteful way. Awesome Tomo
Glad you like it! Thank you so much!
Love it! Please do a 3 level lesson on Tatsuro Yamashita’s Misty Mauve!
Thank you!
You are an Inspiration and teacher for thousands of thousands all over the world!!
Thank you so much!!
This is wicked cool Tomo look at a younger you smoking a cigarette lol and playing live at Fenway, wow thanks for sharing this!
Thank you so much! Yes I played 90 seconds solo guitar at Fenway!
Heeeyman! Yes I saw this on your post on IG, this is amazing!!!! 💚💚💚💚🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼
Lol i thought you playing the Intro part on that short clip. I was like that was not it, but then oh it was background music lol
Thank you so much!
@@TomoFujitaMusic i should be the one always be thanking sir. 💚💚✌✌🙏🏼🙏🏼❤❤🥰🥰💨💨
Awesome! Reminds me of some Larry Carlton songs. Great playing as always, Tomo!
Thank you! Well.. Larry Carlton is one of reason I wanted to go to America! I loved his style so much! Then I was influenced Steve Lukather.
@@TomoFujitaMusic 🌟🤗
Enjoyed every bit of it man. The old photos made it just that much better. You ROCK Tomo!
Thank you!
Thanks for all the great videos, Tomo! Spreading the fun and knowledge we've gained is one of the best things about music and I really appreciate you sharing yours. Have a good day!
My pleasure! Thank you!
Those hands and incredible genius created legends. We are proud of you Tomo!
Thank you so much!
This sounds so much like cassiopeia great vibes! It sounds like you are a master already. Great master Tomo 🫡
Glad you like it! Thank you so much!
Love it Tomo! You deserve everything!
My big regret is not going to music college 🎶
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I’m speechless.. His beautiful funky and solo, still sophisticated after 39 years!!
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i love the tone 0:39 - it similars to issei noro's tone with a touch of single coil sound😍😍
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wow almost forty years ago!!! incredible journey Tomo-san
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This is awesome! Reminds me a little of Cassiopeia, T-Square and other bands
Thank you! Those guys were so poplar in Japan!
Wow! That was one great lead guitar playing! Thank you Sensei for sharing it with us! Domo arigato gozaimasu! God bless you Sir.
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👍👍! Pleasantly touching! Biography in a nutshell :)!
Glad you liked it! Thank you so much! My student Zack Gibs put this video together with my old pictures & old videos.