I've been playing bluegrass and rock and roll for about 50 years. When I want to hear proper guitar playing I find this guy. People think I'm really good... Then I show them this guy
Dressed in a tuxedo, flawlessly playing the main theme of a legendary Morricone movie on a beautiful classical guitar, having, what looks to me like a Dirty Martini at the ready. That's what I call art and style. Kudos to you, Sir. Pas godt på dig selv.
His tone is just breath taking...a delicate touch with power behind it...if that makes any sense.... some things cannot be taught..years of playing and dedication will get you there.. with him it shows.
if you watched blind man(Thanh Dien) below, you will say "it is normal, no special" th-cam.com/video/buZuBst0j_o/w-d-xo.html and all Thanh Dien Guitar videos
The Ecstasy Of Gold (when Tuco is running through the cemetery looking for the grave) is my favorite Morricone(sp?) piece. Though they're all pretty darn good.
Considering it normally takes a complete orchestra to make this sound so good, you've done a fabulous job. It's a privilege to watch and listen to you, thank you.
I remember watching the movie at the drive-in theater when it was first released in 1966. The song was impeccably reproduced by this magnificent artist. Bravo!
The good, the better and the best! Brings good memories of my teenager friends and I at the movies, loudly counting the revolver shots(20 per loading) and yelling and cheering for Clint Eastwood
Memories flooding through; father, uncles and their friends, some of the greatest men I’ve ever known. They loved this movie and so do I. Absolutely beautiful rendition.
This song is THE song, the only one that ever brings memories of my father. This rendition will be listened to with nostalgia & saved as long as it’s available- thank you for the fond remembrance of times that have passed.
Just practice twice as hard and effectively as he did and you will do it in 10 probably, I encourage you to envision yourself as someone who can do it and go beyond his self imposed limits. Oh and btw motivation won’t cut it you need to have drive and actually hunger for it, enough to practice even when you might not want to. Good luck 👍
@@lordyellowman straight up, you could play this in 5 years, assuming you started today. Dedicate a year to your fingerpicking technique and practice like an hour a day and you'll get there in no time
I like your comment you hope in 30 years your is as good as that man I hope you are too I’m a 46-year-old guitar player I’ve been playing since 1974 I learned you don’t start late in life I was 22 and I’m still playing today I wish you all of the success and playing your guitar I hope you learn a lot have a great day 🎸🎸😀👍🏼
@@markbrown7103 I'm 52 now and just bought a guitar. I've always wanted to play and now that I'm retired I have a little time. Realistically, do you think I can play a few songs in a year or so or is that unrealistic? At my age I would love to be able to just memorize songs I like and play them. I guess I should ask what's the best way to learn? I used to play the violin many years ago when I was in middle school and jr high and was quite good. Haven't picked up an instrument since then until now. Not sure if I should go take and pay for lessons or just try to self teach myself with TH-cam. Anyway, any help will be appreciated. Sure wish I would've bought a guitar years ago but life got in the way. Thanks in advance for any guidance.
This was epic, and knowing this man, spent most of his life mastering his skill... Then you watch Luca Stricagnolli, and collapse under the sheer talent and imaginative genius. Well played sir.
Luca is a totally different type of guitar player. There is room for both (and more) incredibly talented guitarists. Listen to each play the same songs and realized the gift we are given in each flavor. The crispness of each note with Soren, the blend of notes with Luca. I love both equally but differently. They are not to be compared but to be appreciated and listened to on repeat!
@@TracyS513 I will most likely steal the content of your post. I've been known to finish listening to the Brandenburg concertos and put on some Meatloaf or Willie Nelson. It's not a contest. Thank you.
If you could find a person on this planet who had never heard a stringed instrument before and sat them down in front of this man to hear this song for the first time , I bet they would smile and say in there own mother language “ wow, this is good”.
Awesome & wonferful. Ennio Morricone has always been one of my favorite composers. May he RIP. I often listen to the soundtrack from The Mission when I need inspiration. :)
some of the most under-rated desert themes were done with this style of fretting, the key is classic & it's timeless sounds, points of clarity & an unspoken expressiveness tells yesterday that we were not so far, away.. as for today, the ageless music is played in foreground & kept from growing old - a condition which is built into very few tale and reference ballads; this was as it remains, everlasting, often thought of as a thing written for all people, both youth & elders.. if you have watched the movie, it is hard not to hear the timpani & vocalizations accompanying the lengthy intro credits and titles..
i listen to this for my dad, as he cannot - then again, barely could pops watch the entire show, dozing off just after they blew away the bridge except when starting up the show about forty minutes in.. - €πD -
He’s an extraordinary musician. Calm, relaxed and making that instrument sing. Such talent. I for one am going to see what else is in his repertoire. Thank you for creating and sharing this performance with us.
When images from the movie enter your head hearing this beautiful rendition you know the player is truly awesome. Well done Soren Madsen! The best western soundtrack ever made.
I adore this arrangement. Possibly my favorite film of all time, and a melody that lives in my head at all times. Definitely have to add this to the learn list, so I can hear it anytime. Best to you, sir!
Soren, the tone you achieved on this performance was on par with what I’ve heard on some of the very best Parkening and Bream performances. Well done sir.
@@johnsully3209 Yes. In my, very humble, opinion, Breams's 1975 recording of the Rodrigo concerto is the best interpretation of that work I've ever heard.
Why is there 180 thumbs down??? I'll never understand why such great content has so many, if any thumbs down......people lack human skills.... This was Wonderful, a Joy to listen to!!!
Practice, practice, practice? No! I have done this and I am still very moderate at best. You need that certain something. Something you are born with (or not, in my case). - Chris.
This is what I love about TH-cam!!. You come across these jems and get sucked into the rabbit hole.
haha always
sometimes the algorithm works.
gems*
Indeed. It’s a beautiful thing!
Wow .
Wow wow 😀😇
There is nothing as pure and beautiful as a Classical guitar played by a magician!
totally agree!
A good song for running in a new set of strings.
A master
amen....and i think i did not go
tooooo far
lol
No mistakes, no buzzing strings. What a flawless performance! BRAVO!
That is how professional do it.
One day i want to play like this
would take years but i dont care
old school. no sheet music, no earpiece, no click, just you, the guitar, hard work and dedication. Respect.
Played over and over and over for three years.
Dude can play. 40 yrs. for me Not close...
There is something absolutely magical about how a really good concert guitar can sound in the hands of a master.
Like it's out of this world.
Recording is of course also absolutely world class.
It's like he has complete control of the sounds, it starts and stops whenever he wants it to.
It’s of this world but out of this dimension
This man is the ultimate boss who is playing his instrument before the fight.
I've been playing bluegrass and rock and roll for about 50 years. When I want to hear proper guitar playing I find this guy. People think I'm really good... Then I show them this guy
I think you might appreciate this guy he plays alot of classical piano peices on guitar. th-cam.com/video/yH--Kx4tYH8/w-d-xo.html
Very true 😮
Agree 💯
He's so good I think I might hate him. Loved Morricone's sound tracks on the "Dollars Trilogy." No one better.
I love your humility. It speaks well of you.
Leaving this comment cause whenever someone will like it..I will be reminded of this masterpiece!
Beware what you wish for! also, you get notifications on likes?? How do you turn that on?
@@jonathanseagraves8140 no i wont..rather some people like you would comment for sure...thats the plan baby
Welcome back
Yeeeeehaw..
@@jonathanseagraves8140 no i dont get😆 I knew some random homies would comment Haha
when movies were worth watching!unlike todays!!!excellent rendition.
I am actually at this moment thanking God to have let me hear this in my life time.
Easy Turbo
Dressed in a tuxedo, flawlessly playing the main theme of a legendary Morricone movie on a beautiful classical guitar, having, what looks to me like a Dirty Martini at the ready. That's what I call art and style. Kudos to you, Sir. Pas godt på dig selv.
Lol, never even noticed that martini. May as well go build one now and enjoy this even more. . Cheers
@@davidjohn4140 I noticed the two olives first
the definition of cool
Flawless yes, dangerous and provocative, not even.
Transcription please...
Did anyone else get chills & goosebumps listening to this? Great song from a great movie play perfectly.
And a song that HE wrote.
Yes
Tone...timing...precision...phrasing.... execution.
Absolutely magnificent!
His tone is just breath taking...a delicate touch with power behind it...if that makes any sense.... some things cannot be taught..years of playing and dedication will get you there.. with him it shows.
This great man has clearly spent a lifetime perfecting the art 💜
Growing his nails
'Man's gotta know his limitations' doesn't apply here eh.... ! Brilliant
There's guys who can play and there's guys who dig
Enter the dragon 🐉 quote
Buzzards gotta eat, same as worms.
"Playing classical guitar ain't much of a living boy".
He went ahead and......made my day!
What brilliant playing and an amazing transcription. Nothing bad or ugly .... just GOOD.🎶🎶
I hope realize that's a movie title (movie main theme)and not a reference to the song.
@@cast390 Clint Eastwood spaghetti western - my comment was a play on words.
But, sad to say, he was hoping "For a Few Dollars More" for the gig.
if you watched blind man(Thanh Dien) below, you will say "it is normal, no special" th-cam.com/video/buZuBst0j_o/w-d-xo.html and all Thanh Dien Guitar videos
A full band in just one man
One of the most beautiful piece of music ever written..
It’s strange huh ? It’s quite simple, short, yet there is some secret magic that makes it amazing
The Ecstasy Of Gold (when Tuco is running through the cemetery looking for the grave) is my favorite Morricone(sp?) piece. Though they're all pretty darn good.
Classical Gas isn't far behind.
OMG! Just so much RAW talent. If i could only be as good as he is in one thing in life!!!
That's not raw talent, that's thousands of hours of practice. If you practiced at something for that long you would be good at it too.
Considering it normally takes a complete orchestra to make this sound so good, you've done a fabulous job. It's a privilege to watch and listen to you, thank you.
I remember watching the movie at the drive-in theater when it was first released in 1966. The song was impeccably reproduced by this magnificent artist. Bravo!
I remember watching the movie on my laptop after I downloaded illegally in 2008.
@@korail4 I remember watching this movie last year with my family on an illegal pirating website
San Fernando Valley? Used to be a drive in off the 101 there.
Hey I was in the spot right next to you with the broken speaker!
@@ronmartin5339 yep....that's the drive in allrighty.
There is a kid in every one of us. Thank you.
What's that mean?
@@larryslemp9698 you never really grow too old or too serious for some good, italo-western Morricone, where the lone coyote howls in the harmonics.
The good, the better and the best! Brings good memories of my teenager friends and I at the movies, loudly counting the revolver shots(20 per loading) and yelling and cheering for Clint Eastwood
Buy this man a Beer !!!
My guitar watched this and sold me!
lol
Memories flooding through; father, uncles and their friends, some of the greatest men I’ve ever known. They loved this movie and so do I. Absolutely beautiful rendition.
no daddy no
@@ElSabio159 why
@@robertcronin6603 why what
Ditto
A Maestrp 😊!
Amazing. I had no idea this could sound that good on a classic guitar. Well executed.
He!he!...reminds me of the...good old days....watching, enjoying cowboy movies.
Thanks for sharing.
Beautiful performance.
God bless.
The years the hours , the patience has turned into a beautiful sound,
Wow, absolutely beautiful playing.
Who would thumb down this.... He played it PERFECTLY. Great job man, you've got skill.
trolls for sure.
@@jonathanallard2128 For sure.
that shows what you know about playing the classical guitar.
People that hate everything including themselves
I did. I like the original version. playing correctly is not enough .
Morricone's music is unique and hauntingly magnificent!
His use of voices is amazing. The voice of God.
There are 2 kinds of people in this world my friend, those who use a pick and those who have nails! Respect 🙏🙏
Classic guitar performs rhythm and melody at the same time, freaking incredible !
OMG there is so much talent out there. I'm overwhelmed.
Absolute Masterpiece. Thank You Soren Madsen.
The perfect tune and the perfect guitarist, a splendid combination.
Goosebumps from the start to end. Nothing more to say!
He's so elegantly cool about his guitar playing. It's wonderful he's playing the piece in a way that makes you see it so differently
Always wonderful to see a combination of talent & hard work combining to create a peak performance
This song is THE song, the only one that ever brings memories of my father. This rendition will be listened to with nostalgia & saved as long as it’s available- thank you for the fond remembrance of times that have passed.
Same here
There are ways to download your own copy
@@flicmydiklol it is the ring tone on my phone already.
@@ORCECpwprongmi
When goosebumps have goosebumps!
What a master I could listen to this guy all day& night brilliant.
I appreciate this man's dedication to create those werewolf nails.
Its like a natural pick on his thumb. He has perfected playing with his thumb nail.
Im a habitual nail biter and Im trying to grow mine out i know what you mean
@@aidenupshaw1483 if this helps I tried focusing my ocd/habit i to having them cleaned. Trimming them perfectly and cleaning underneath them and stuff
Steve Hackett's nails put him to shame.
I hope in 30years I could be half as good as this man
Just practice twice as hard and effectively as he did and you will do it in 10 probably, I encourage you to envision yourself as someone who can do it and go beyond his self imposed limits. Oh and btw motivation won’t cut it you need to have drive and actually hunger for it, enough to practice even when you might not want to.
Good luck 👍
@@lordyellowman straight up, you could play this in 5 years, assuming you started today. Dedicate a year to your fingerpicking technique and practice like an hour a day and you'll get there in no time
I like your comment you hope in 30 years your is as good as that man I hope you are too I’m a 46-year-old guitar player I’ve been playing since 1974 I learned you don’t start late in life I was 22 and I’m still playing today I wish you all of the success and playing your guitar I hope you learn a lot have a great day 🎸🎸😀👍🏼
He is really a great guitarist...A great mentor...he knows his instrument
@@markbrown7103 I'm 52 now and just bought a guitar. I've always wanted to play and now that I'm retired I have a little time. Realistically, do you think I can play a few songs in a year or so or is that unrealistic? At my age I would love to be able to just memorize songs I like and play them. I guess I should ask what's the best way to learn? I used to play the violin many years ago when I was in middle school and jr high and was quite good. Haven't picked up an instrument since then until now. Not sure if I should go take and pay for lessons or just try to self teach myself with TH-cam.
Anyway, any help will be appreciated. Sure wish I would've bought a guitar years ago but life got in the way.
Thanks in advance for any guidance.
You Sir are the reason Eric Clapton wants to play guitar. Perfection
It's a fantastic piece played by a virtuoso...crying shame that Randy Rhoads died so tragically back in 1982...he was devoted to music such as this.
This was epic, and knowing this man, spent most of his life mastering his skill... Then you watch Luca Stricagnolli, and collapse under the sheer talent and imaginative genius. Well played sir.
Luca is a totally different type of guitar player. There is room for both (and more) incredibly talented guitarists. Listen to each play the same songs and realized the gift we are given in each flavor. The crispness of each note with Soren, the blend of notes with Luca. I love both equally but differently. They are not to be compared but to be appreciated and listened to on repeat!
@@TracyS513 I will most likely steal the content of your post. I've been known to finish listening to the Brandenburg concertos and put on some Meatloaf or Willie Nelson. It's not a contest. Thank you.
Талантливым и творческим людям, лайк всегда !!!!!! Слава вам, люди искусства !!!!
Goosebumps. Absolutely wonderful.
If you could find a person on this planet who had never heard a stringed instrument before and sat them down in front of this man to hear this song for the first time , I bet they would smile and say in there own mother language “ wow, this is good”.
Ennio.....il piú grande compositore del cinema
The most iconic western movie theme played by the 007 of acoustic, so smooth.
Such absolute SKILL!
ABSOLUTE PERFECT. ^^
A grand master he is.
This is astonishing. Favorite Clint Eastwood movie and best western soundtrack. Shout out to all my RDR2 brothers and sisters who appreciate this.
Perfect...perfect.. God bless you mr. Ennio Morricone.. Rest in peace..Respect from Türkiye..
A magnificent song by a completely accomplished guitar genius! Go tuco!
Awesome & wonferful. Ennio Morricone has always been one of my favorite composers. May he RIP.
I often listen to the soundtrack from The Mission when I need inspiration. :)
Wow a brilliant guitarist as well as composer. You know a genius musician when you hear him.
Superb! No screeching/sliding noise between major changes! Very talented!
Your right Amigo, Soren is not only one that can play, but the Master of all Masters, could listen to him play all day, this is my favourite xx❤❤😂
Never heard of Soren before, now he is in my head and ears - and will stay there, I am sure. Thank you.
How's about your heart? =)
awsome. a master piece from morricone, never heard it in a guitar master performance, beautiful.
Dos verdaderos GENIOS, Ennio Morricone y Soren Madsen. Enhorabuena a ambos.👏👏👏
some of the most under-rated
desert themes were done with
this style of fretting, the key is
classic & it's timeless sounds,
points of clarity & an unspoken
expressiveness tells yesterday
that we were not so far, away..
as for today, the ageless music
is played in foreground & kept
from growing old - a condition
which is built into very few tale
and reference ballads; this was
as it remains, everlasting, often
thought of as a thing written for
all people, both youth & elders..
if you have watched the movie, it
is hard not to hear the timpani &
vocalizations accompanying the
lengthy intro credits and titles..
i listen to this for my
dad, as he cannot -
then again, barely
could pops watch the
entire show, dozing
off just after they
blew away the bridge
except when starting
up the show about
forty minutes in..
- €πD -
So peaceful and relaxing, I could have this playing through my house in every room and never get tired of this man's skill.
I love it when the performer feels the music and plays with the emotion he's feeling.
Absolutely beautiful. How could anyone possibly give this a thumbs down?
"The Bad" or possibly "the Ugly" gave it a thumbs down
@@upfront2375 Fuckin' Tuco
Wow! Makes me even more proud of my Danish genes. Well done, Sir!
Fine, but a ridiculous thing to say really...
He’s an extraordinary musician. Calm, relaxed and making that instrument sing. Such talent. I for one am going to see what else is in his repertoire. Thank you for creating and sharing this performance with us.
I love the sound of that beautiful cedar top!!!
It's absolutely magical. The music, the style and the cool attitude!! Marvelous!!
Excellent!!!!!!! Nothing less!!! Curious to your arrangement of The Ecstasy of Gold !
Amazing artist and guitarist, every song played by you sounds amazing, rich and purely divine. You heal many people with your gifts. We thank you!
When images from the movie enter your head hearing this beautiful rendition you know the player is truly awesome. Well done Soren Madsen! The best western soundtrack ever made.
gonna replay again with headphones, and again, and again....
Wonderful playing and thanks for having the music on line. Mange tak Søren.
Hmm
I adore this arrangement. Possibly my favorite film of all time, and a melody that lives in my head at all times. Definitely have to add this to the learn list, so I can hear it anytime. Best to you, sir!
There are two types of guitarists my friend. Those who play like this guy, and those who don’t.
Search for Fábio Lima. U can thanks me later. lol
Hahaha Art us what one makes of it but I get it Hahahahahaha
Well, yeah, I guess.
Or, those who would like to! ;-)
There's two types of people. Me and everyone else.
Now that guitar player touch my soul what a wonderful guitar player what a beautiful piece of music thank you
I can't imagine the hard work that went into learning and getting as good as he is at this song.......
Soren, the tone you achieved on this performance was on par with what I’ve heard on some of the very best Parkening and Bream performances. Well done sir.
How does anyone thumbs this down? Good stuff.
Paco de Lucia from the grave!
I've never heard an arrangement of this on the guitar before. It sounded great!!
this one's for you !th-cam.com/video/HV8vPE4IAqY/w-d-xo.html
@@johnsully3209 Yes. In my, very humble, opinion, Breams's 1975 recording of the Rodrigo concerto is the best interpretation of that work I've ever heard.
OMg..... Are you serious??? Man, what a treat! Wow!!
You are simply the best. I stumbled onto this by mistake, now I find myself watching it on a daily basis.
Unbelievable....no orchestral backing needed...this guy is off the planet...👍👍🙏🙏
Why is there 180 thumbs down??? I'll never understand why such great content has so many, if any thumbs down......people lack human skills.... This was Wonderful, a Joy to listen to!!!
They enjoyed the strumming part so the thumbs down...can't mean anything else. Amazing how perfection sounds ...both the instrument & the master.
Fantastically dramatic and beautiful guitar arrangement! Awesome guitar playing!!! :-)
How the hell does someone get this good? Blows my freaking sad ass guitar playing mind
Practice, practice, practice
@@philipmayo4865 and then after that....the practice ramps up quite a bit...
years and years of daily practice my friend... we can do it!
I recognise that feeling 😂
Practice, practice, practice? No! I have done this and I am still very moderate at best. You need that certain something. Something you are born with (or not, in my case). - Chris.
Magnificent! Sir God Bless You!!! That is magic!!!
Beautifully played by Mr Madsen. Ennio Morricone was a genius.
Pure excellence !
a Gift of God
One of my favorites ))) Great sound, Soren!
So Beautiful ! Congratulations Mister Madsen ! From Algiers
I wish my pops was alive to hear this. It was our favorite movie to watch together. Thank you
Amazing as always Soren!
that guitar is just merely an extension of his soul and limbs...outstanding perfection!