I'm practically wordless... the music and your mastery of the instrument say it all. What a completely delicious chunk of sound that was! Bravo Tony, bravo.
Tony! I'm speechless. You are the single most perfect guitarist I ever heard. I have heard so many renditions of this wonderful piece that I thought it couldn't be bettered. You just took it to another level. SUPERB interpretation. Thank you so very much.
Oh my dear! This is brilliant.So sweet. Wonderful Tony. Just wonderful to listen to with your eyes closed. I feel like I am watching a B/W movie and there is this guitar player in a bar... sigh... Thank you! Per-Olov
This is my favorite song to preform...has been for the past 8 yrs since I discovered it. Everyone who knows me knows this about me...absolutely THRILLED that you play this as well in your mesmerizing style. Love your depth and warmth of playing.
May I convince you to prepare me a cd to use to accompany me singing? I use backing tracks and am the most booked singer in Northern CA....I want you. Is it possible? Can you email me? singerdorothyclark2013@comcast.net please? Of course I will pay you.
Love those harmonics at the end.Always look forward to your occasional uploads.Thanks for sharing your unmistakable musical sophistication and talent with the world.
Wow... Zero dislikes... THAT pretty much sums it up.. Plenty of videos, I don't even watch all the way... I couldn't take my eyes off your playing... Mesmerizing... That last section with the bosa nova rhythm... Man... If I could play JUST that. I would be so happy...
Really I dunno remember how many years ago I met this talented and elegant guitar player. Since that time, we got old with the difference that I'm am loosing the will of doing the things while he gets better and better ever ♥ greetings from Roma, AndreA.
Ah, the warmth and romance of the composition and in this fabulous arrangement... Not to mention your great expressive guitar playing, of course! Thank you so much for this! Clive Davies
Wonderful! Makes me wish I had stuck with classical guitar, although I do enjoy my old piano. Making your own music is its own reward. Fabulous performance of a fabulous arrangement of a fabulous song.
Wow! Very cool surprise modulation and tempo change. Your tone just keeps getting better. There is a lot of originality in this arrangement. Great work, trouble.
Thanks, David. I'll have to look for Duarte's arrangements of standards. I do like his music in general and have played a handful of his pieces and arrangements through the years.
Your musical taste surprise me every time and you played Stardust the way i wanted to listen, normally and bossa nova rythim ( didn't know Laurindo's version). Unforgettable! Congratulations!!!
Janie, thanks! Very kind of you to say. Yes, Laurindo Almeida's arrangement is fabulous. I'd tooled around with doing my own from time to time but this was so much more satisfying.
Tony...your rendition sparks and ignites a love for music! This is incredibly beautiful. The best arrangement I've heard. Your connection to that guitar is also UNMATCHED by anyone I've heard (and I've listened to a lot). It rings out in your playing.....as clear as a bell to me. Such a joy that you share your amazing talent with us. Thank you for this little masterpiece. ~Janie
Such a delighful version, love when that great bossa groove starts at second half. I'll have to listen to that album (despite the inevitable, ever-present "Aranjuez"). Thanks for keep sharing your videos!
This is a candidate for my favourite piece of music ever. I've worked out the slower bit but doing the fast part will take my mediocre ears ten years. If anyone has a tab I would be eternally grateful.
How lovely ( no change there then ! ) Fabulous chords Tony .Great Rhythm change at 2.39 . Really enjoyed it , Best wishes , Brian ( from the cold side of the pond ! ALTHOUGH weather good for the Olympics ! Persisting down this week ! )
Troubleclef, I first discovered you years ago; so long that I even forgot which song that was, but I remember perfectly you really really left an HUGE impression. I watched all your videos then for a while. It's been a few years since i last watched one of your vids, so today I decided to play this one and....Hell ! You're STILL one of the greatest guitar player i've ever heard/seen. I know I'm one on millions, but wanted to let you know anyways :) Keep going, please.
thanks. Laurindo has so many of these little jewels tucked away somewhere. I was very happy to come across it myself. I think the disk may only be on vinyl, haven't really dug to find out if it was re-issued on cd.
I used to play an Almeida tune called "Olga"- my teacher gave me a hand written cop[y, but I've never been able to find it anywhere else. Just now, you sparked me to try another search - AND I FOUND IT!!! It seems I never had the full title - "Chora Para Olga" I'll check back in in a few weeks, I'll be out woodshedding.
Every time I get obsessed with a great song like this, or like 'That's All There Is' I look on TH-cam and there's this guy ( troubleclef) who has mastered a fantastic and impossible guitar version.
I thank my dad's generation for leaving us "...a song that will not die." Your version joins the other greats.
Many different interpretations of this classic melody suffer of rushed tempo, the timing here of this great player is just marvellous.
I'm practically wordless... the music and your mastery of the instrument say it all. What a completely delicious chunk of sound that was! Bravo Tony, bravo.
Elegant, sophisticated, beautiful. And more.
I love this song. Outstanding rendition!
Não me canso de ouvir a execução de grandes obras com a excelência e claridade com que você as executa! Parabéns 👏👏👏👏
An American gem, and so are you. May you continue for many years.
Laurindo would have been pleased with this rendition .well done ..
Beautiful just beautiful
Love the playing and the arrangement. If I close my eyes, it carries me off to a wistful, meditative place.
Tony! I'm speechless. You are the single most perfect guitarist I ever heard. I have heard so many renditions of this wonderful piece that I thought it couldn't be bettered. You just took it to another level. SUPERB interpretation. Thank you so very much.
'Sublime' ~ the quality of measured greatness. That rendition was lovely, Tony.
Bravo Tony!
It is always a pleasure to hear your "soundproducing" and your choice of pieces!
Thanks for sharing your gems,
Wolfgang
Tony nobody gets more out of a guitar than you. Beautiful. I think you just played more chords than I'll ever learn in my lifetime!
Oh my dear! This is brilliant.So sweet. Wonderful Tony. Just wonderful to listen to with your eyes closed. I feel like I am watching a B/W movie and there is this guitar player in a bar... sigh...
Thank you!
Per-Olov
This is my favorite song to preform...has been for the past 8 yrs since I discovered it. Everyone who knows me knows this about me...absolutely THRILLED that you play this as well in your mesmerizing style. Love your depth and warmth of playing.
Thanks for all the kind comments, Dorothy
May I convince you to prepare me a cd to use to accompany me singing? I use backing tracks and am the most booked singer in Northern CA....I want you. Is it possible? Can you email me? singerdorothyclark2013@comcast.net please? Of course I will pay you.
You always bring a smile to my face every time I watch your videos. Thank You.
Been enjoying your videos this past year, we love them down this way
Love those harmonics at the end.Always look forward to your occasional uploads.Thanks for sharing your unmistakable musical sophistication and talent with the world.
Wonderful rendition! Wishing you all the best.
Great arrangement of one of te beat songs of the 20th century.
A beautiful arrangement of a beautiful song! And such smooth and sensitive playing... I love your tone and expression! Just amazing!
Wonderful guitar melody
What a beautiful song...and you play it as beautifully as it should be played...BRAVO !!
again brilliant + excellent recording sound
Stunning performance of one of my all time favourite tunes. Wonderful.
Top notch and crystal clear Tony! Laurindo Almeida arranges songs so beautifully.
A sedative effect
Soft and soothing
Absolutely beautiful thank you
Wow... Zero dislikes... THAT pretty much sums it up..
Plenty of videos, I don't even watch all the way... I couldn't take my eyes off your playing... Mesmerizing...
That last section with the bosa nova rhythm... Man... If I could play JUST that. I would be so happy...
Wonderful song and masterful performance, great to hear new music from you Tony! Best, TD
Thanks for beautiful sound !
Cary you magnificent tone producing human being, you did it again.
Just walked by a bronze tablet a week or two ago dedicated to Hoagy in Bloomington Indiana... Well played!!!
Always enjoy hearing your brilliant renditions of these classics.
Great, good to hear you again!
Outstanding as usual. Beautiful job Tony!!! One of my all time favs.
Absolutely stunning. A beautiful arrangement of one of my favourite songs. Thank you!
Really I dunno remember how many years ago I met this talented and elegant guitar player. Since that time, we got old with the difference that I'm am loosing the will of doing the things while he gets better and better ever ♥
greetings from Roma, AndreA.
Absolutely SUPERB! Your playing makes me want to cry!
What a version. Stunning.
beautiful, many thanks
Very good execution of a very good transcription. Congrat's....
Your playing just knocks me out - parfait!
You've gone from good to SO good over these past couple years. It's great watching your progress and hearing the songs you choose to record.
Goodness Gracious... you are a master of the guitar Crazy good!
Hello! I follow you since your begginings on youtube! Glad to found you again... Great you are!
Ah, the warmth and romance of the composition and in this fabulous arrangement...
Not to mention your great expressive guitar playing, of course!
Thank you so much for this!
Clive Davies
Wonderful! Makes me wish I had stuck with classical guitar, although I do enjoy my old piano. Making your own music is its own reward. Fabulous performance of a fabulous arrangement of a fabulous song.
TU80609 thanks a lot
nice arrangement
Wow! Very cool surprise modulation and tempo change. Your tone just keeps getting better. There is a lot of originality in this arrangement. Great work, trouble.
All Almeida's arrangements of standards are great and this one is no exception.
Second comment today... your playing just melts me. Thanks for sharing the beauty coming out of your guitar.
Spectacular. Brilliant. Always loved Willie Nelson's version, but this may be my new favorite.
Thanks, Brian. The games were really awesome this year. Hope you got to see some and the traffic wasn't too bad!
Thanks, David. I'll have to look for Duarte's arrangements of standards. I do like his music in general and have played a handful of his pieces and arrangements through the years.
Your musical taste surprise me every time and you played Stardust the way i wanted to listen, normally and bossa nova rythim ( didn't know Laurindo's version). Unforgettable! Congratulations!!!
Wow, this is fantastic. One of my favorite songs, and you quite do it justice. Great!
Janie, thanks! Very kind of you to say. Yes, Laurindo Almeida's arrangement is fabulous. I'd tooled around with doing my own from time to time but this was so much more satisfying.
In short ....Marvellous and thank you for this moment .
This is really a beautiful performance -- great tone and feeling. Hoagy would be proud!
Thanks, Jim
I love this song Tony. Your delivery is spot on. Marvelous tone. Played with the sensitivity this song deserves.
Cheers,
allen
Wonderful. Thanks for sharing.
A wonderful rendition - well done 5 stars
¡Fantástico, amigo! ¡Me encanta! Gracias por compartir tu arte.
really beautiful guitar work here, sir.
This is so beautiful!!!! Thanks for uploading
I enjoy your playing so much...thanks.
Que coisa mais linda, bela bossa meu amigo! Eu amo Stardust e você simplesmente a levou pra outro nível. Obrigado!
Really fantastic!
My mentor, Howard Heitmeyer and Laurindo travelled in the same circles. I just love the intertwining of the Bossa rhythm in this piece!
Tony...your rendition sparks and ignites a love for music! This is incredibly beautiful. The best arrangement I've heard. Your connection to that guitar is also UNMATCHED by anyone I've heard (and I've listened to a lot). It rings out in your playing.....as clear as a bell to me. Such a joy that you share your amazing talent with us. Thank you for this little masterpiece. ~Janie
really very good, unexpected, thanks for pleasure, Maestro
Such a delighful version, love when that great bossa groove starts at second half. I'll have to listen to that album (despite the inevitable, ever-present "Aranjuez"). Thanks for keep sharing your videos!
c est vraiment . . .wow, j adore
Stunning arrangement.
Pure Awesomeness!!!
One of the best versions out there, thanks for you inspiration-------Paul
Very very nice. Very mellow.
You can already get my album on itunes. search for "Tony R. Clef" and thanks!
This is a candidate for my favourite piece of music ever. I've worked out the slower bit but doing the fast part will take my mediocre ears ten years. If anyone has a tab I would be eternally grateful.
Fantastic job.
Heavenly.
Excellent!
Wonderful!
How lovely ( no change there then ! ) Fabulous chords Tony .Great Rhythm change at 2.39 . Really enjoyed it , Best wishes , Brian ( from the cold side of the pond ! ALTHOUGH weather good for the Olympics ! Persisting down this week ! )
precioso! thank you once again for posting
😅 fascinating ...and wonderful !
Beautiful job!
Fantástico.
Como sempre, aliás!...
Parabéns.
fantastic - really good. i'll put into my favourites file. you've got a great ear, my friend
Beautiful, great job!
thanks, Spencer. Yeah, Almeida's arrangement is a real treat. cheers.
Wonderful.
One of my favorites among your videos, and that's saying something.
Troubleclef, I first discovered you years ago; so long that I even forgot which song that was, but I remember perfectly you really really left an HUGE impression. I watched all your videos then for a while. It's been a few years since i last watched one of your vids, so today I decided to play this one and....Hell ! You're STILL one of the greatest guitar player i've ever heard/seen. I know I'm one on millions, but wanted to let you know anyways :) Keep going, please.
thanks. Laurindo has so many of these little jewels tucked away somewhere. I was very happy to come across it myself. I think the disk may only be on vinyl, haven't really dug to find out if it was re-issued on cd.
I used to play an Almeida tune called "Olga"- my teacher gave me a hand written cop[y, but I've never been able to find it anywhere else. Just now, you sparked me to try another search - AND I FOUND IT!!! It seems I never had the full title - "Chora Para Olga" I'll check back in in a few weeks, I'll be out woodshedding.
Thanks, Jake.
Every time I get obsessed with a great song like this, or like 'That's All There Is' I look on TH-cam and there's this guy ( troubleclef) who has mastered a fantastic and impossible guitar version.
Funny, your ear looks normal, and yet it seems so much more talented than mine.
HEAVENLY PLAYED