Philip Sayce - Morning Star/Spanish Castle Magic - 4/30/22 Dallas International Guitar Festival

[@SLP-eb1wp]

Sayce has been at it for decades and has perfected his craft. Too bad he doesn't get more recognition.

[@flybybaby8008]

AMEN!

[@Johnny1.0]

I believe your referring to more mainstream/household b4 everyone bites your head off.... I feel like right b4 covid he had sooo much momentum I was hearing his name 100x more too. But... All of the living guitar gods know and praise his abilities and he is popular af with the blues fam just like SRV was. You can't help but respect a guy who stays true to his art and doesn't sell out to the pop machine. Im sure he could be making bank as a studio hit man and touring with whatever new fresh piece of ass that is getting financial backing and passed around LA and Nashville but he doesn't seem to play that game. IMHO

[@monoonlagoon7641]

Perhaps this kind of music is a bit intense for the majority of ears

[@bigman12583]

Why this guy is not way more famous than he is i will never understand, he is better than most all blues players but most people have never heard of him. He is truly one of the greats!!!!!

[@user-ck9pq4pu9z]

I think it's up to his promoting staff

[@GB-lp9tm]

He was in the Jeff Healey Band. People who are interested in Blues Musik know him.

[@riplead]

Just learned of Philip. Holy smokes. He's the real deal. Love his playing, tone, and voice. I betcha if SRV was still around, he'd be impressed too.

[@mikefearon5507]

His brother Jimmy loves him.

[@riplead]

@@mikefearon5507 I believe it. I think even Mr. Hendrix would have liked him too.

[@somebody670]

Philip is the whole box of candy! Yes, this guy has talent oozing from every pore. Play it baby, sing it! He's been around awhile too! Love it!!

[@nugsymalone1247]

He's got the talent, sounds a little light though. Not sure if thats the amps, the recording, or the strings hes using

[@rockhead69]

Simply fantastic. Haven't seen a performance like that in a long, long time. The man is a monster !

[@solomongrundy3314]

Can confirm that!

[@Hickalum]

Sorry, I think he’s lost the plot … More notes does not equal more music. If he could go listen to some Robin Trower … And take it from there …

[@rockhead69]

@@Hickalum sorry dude, but all his notes make music, and "less is not more" at all times.

[@deadreckoning292]

@@rockhead69 Sorry dude… No doubt Phillip is a virtuoso, but this performance was unmusical and nothing but a shameful display of self serving gymnastics. Hendrix would scoff at him.

[@rockhead69]

@@deadreckoning292 And that's your opinion, dude...you and Hendrix must've been really close friends.

[@Rufus10101]

He's got the loosest and most vicious right hand in the business! 🔥

[@BorisBidjanSaberi11]

I love this type of aggressive right hand technique, none of that acoustic percussion bullshit

[@andymelendez9757]

I’m digging that!

[@tommykatona1984]

He's a monster!! His energy is unbelieavable.

[@roderickbalt8993]

Same could be said about you dude!

[@doodoodoodadada7872]

You're no slouch either, Tommy!

[@AlHuerta]

I believe Jimi and Stevie’s spirit lives in you both Tommy..Two different type of players but the same fire and spirit burns inside..🎸🎸🔥🔥

[@johnnyslash9033]

He is awesome to watch. So clean. Good voice and great skill on the guitar 🤘🍻

[@R.to-the.A]

Holy shit! Does Philip ever STOP getting better? Jeez!!! Great, nice and humble dude. I'm inspired every single time I see and hear him play. His style, his skill, his intensity and soul. And DAMN! The brutality of his tone!!! Should be registered as a lethal weapon! Get 'em Philip!! Hell YEAH!

[@3rdtonefromthesun]

Yeah that tone is illegal'!

[@tkubecek]

I've only just discovered this guitar god exists. His playing is up there with the greats. He should be way more famous 🤘🎸

[@Crinkle65]

Dudes a national treasure. Never ever less than 100%. EVER !!!

[@mikefearon5507]

Yes, Canadian.

[@fuimastv]

For sure, Philip has picked where SRV left, and kicked it up a few knotches. Impressive skills, speed, but not losing the FEELING. Thanks for keeping the blues alive 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@landslug]

After 50 years of playing, I think I'm calling it a day LoL FKing brilliant

[@Illinois-Wildlife-Encounters]

lol

[@mvinge]

@09:17 I did not see the "In the Hall of the Mountain King" tease coming. I'm stealing that for sure lol love it

[@JeffyG]

I’ve played guitar for 40 years and admired many of the greatest, but Philip is a creative and technical genius (and I’m bias being from Toronto).

[@dennispickard7743]

Yup ! Me too , I’ve just put mine in the bucket !

[@FighterPilot1945]

Frank Marino another amazing guitarist Canada .

[@somebody670]

I love Toronto! Saw him play with Jeff Healy when Jeff was still here. Awesome performance!!

[@Chris_M-fn6yk]

Philip Sayce, one of the greatest for sure.

[@ziggamaras]

Philip deserves a lot, he is talent incarnated. Natasha thanks again for everything, your documentation is treasure !

[@Hangover_Bear]

Absolutely crushing guitar work by Philip, but also a huge shout out to the drummer & bassist for holding down the bottom end! Definitely giving of the Layton/Shannon vibe

[@RandomC.E.Reeves]

Oh for sure! Double trouble would be proud!

[@stephenmiller5023]

Almost didn’t recognize him with his haircut short now, but there’s NO MISTAKE that it’s PHILLIP … Having had the rare opportunity to see him play live about 5 years ago at the Julian Blues Festival here in So Cal ( up in mountains outside of San Diego), he plays everything like his life depends on it … and even now in this one 5 years later. Still kicking Ass 👍👍. Thanks for posting this epic performance.

[@ecinaz]

New fan. He's amazing.

[@Guitar_Smasher]

Living proof that pentatonic scales are all you need!

[@joshuamcdonough2197]

phew if you think this is all pentatonic i got a lot to tell ya lol

[@mentosz9609]

Def some kind of -ian mode

[@budgunter2316]

Wow, I just witnessed Jimmy Hendrix, SRV, Robin Trower and Pat Travers is just one F---ing song. Amazing talent Amigo!!!!! A new fan created tonight!!! How have I not witnessed this amazing talent before...

[@Dad-Gad]

He's got a great voice and a beast of a guitar tone !

[@fredcampbell4536]

Double whammy.....Most of the excellent guitar players out there dont have the strong vocal skills to pull it off. Philip is a rare breed in that regard....

[@michaelcraig9449]

BLAZIN'!!

[@andymelendez9757]

Dynamite with his Stratoblaster,guaranteed to melt your mind…….❤

[@timl3716]

The quality of this video is on spot thanks for sharing 👌

[@Chris_mueller]

He‘s just crazy good. And he’s one of the nicest and most appreciative dudes I have seen.

[@toddmcintosh83]

Incredible solos around the 3 and 5 minute marks on Morning Star!😎🎸👍😃 Also about 8 minutes in on Spanish Castle Magic!😉😎🎸

[@markeyhendrix]

He's one of the very few who could have gone head to head with SRV unbelievable playing 👍

[@stevengoodman3498]

He should be a household name by now. Been following him for years and he just blows me away with every song. His live performances are beyond next level! Thanks for posting.

[@Musicsports]

Simply the most energetic and talented blues performer around today. He hits you like SRV did. No mas.

[@joeysonner2158]

Well a dear friend sent me this and to check him out. Of course im a smart man and do so. I expected him to be great...but that...i didnt expect that....that was better than great. Hes incredibly special. Wow.

[@somebody670]

I just found him, he's fantastic! I'm a blues fan too. This guy is the whole package, playing, nice voice! So many good artists don't get the recognition they deserve.

[@chuckkelley5894]

Toenails up! Zero separation of the man and the music 🎶

[@wildblueangel7431]

..just discovered Philip..very nice! Guitar playing/performances like this is not in the mainstream as much anymore, but still exist..you just have to look a little harder for it.. I believe the guitar, and the actual band form of music, will come back around to the mainstream.. but right now, it's kind of dormant building power. Stay blessed.. . and rock on my friends😎🎸🎶

[@erico2001]

There are a few players that just crush it live over every one of their studio recordings and Philip is one of them. He just keeps getting better, firestorm.

[@psrvtones9284]

Perfect duo Mrngstr plus SCmagic

[@bgrierofficial]

This is his best performance ever.

[@Johnny1.0]

The man never calls it in! I've never witnessed a set that he didn't bring the intensity and go wide open for his audience like SRV.

[@HHHAAA111222]

Fookin' BRAVO, gentlemen! Searching for Spanish Castle...and found y'all. Well done, indeed.

[@misterjohnlove]

May be this guy's newest fan - love what you do Natasha!

[@mankenybom9344]

This is a first for me... seems to me like there are much talent yet to discover in the world..... That makes me glad.

[@aindriubradleymarshall6226]

My God he's incrediable .......

[@VilelaMusic]

never heard lf this man before! This is absolutely amazing!

[@danielboucher328]

That 'Spanish castle magic' is so good .. 6:22

[@smithscarborough]

This performance is amazing! New fan here. | , , /

[@flybybaby8008]

Just when I began to believe that all a Strat has to offer has already been done, someone like this comes along to prove me wrong! Thank you for your performance!!! Looking forward to following your career, and hoping to catch a live performance if and when you hit northern California!

[@Johnny1.0]

Ive been seeing that strat in his social media during lockdowns and so stoked to see and hear it live. I believe those are his signature pickups too. I forget if they are clones of Mother or the other strat but they are fire!

[@arthurblackhistoric]

Wow!! Absolute insane ability on the guitar Philip!!

[@torstein.backer-owe]

No pretending, just real guts. I like it.

[@tonycannata7241]

I knew the paint on that new guitar was not for long!!!!!!!!!!!! Awesome!

[@fearofnot6433]

All around awesome! ~ First time I heard him and the band :)

[@jeffbalagna9259]

Wow! The way he bends two strings together on those high notes with that drive is fuckin intense!

[@davidbrown-bh7it]

Wow! Just Wow!

[@stephennizich2274]

wow!

[@steveindorset]

Wow!! This guy makes that fake pretender Bonamassa look like a beginner!! Awesome!! Does anyone know if he ever makes it across the pond to the UK? Got to see this guy live!!!

[@edfederoff2679]

The man sure knows his modes - and moods!

[@TheEarlymorningclown]

Man where have I been? This guy is great

[@paulwagner6439]

Wow. Such inspirational Guitar Playing. Fantastic.

[@WayneMemphisMojo]

Outstanding, thanks for sharing this with us

[@1AnitrasDance]

My pleasure! Glad you enjoyed it.

[@WayneMemphisMojo]

@@1AnitrasDance I'm still working through the whole set, marvelous work man. Philip is an incredible dude!

[@johnnybrace]

love the hard wired strat!! Guy really is a monster for sure...and rhythm section also

[@204ton]

Philip Sayce é fora da curva! É incmopreensível o jeito que esse cara toca. E canta com a alma! Genial genial!

[@GB-lp9tm]

Sayce plays between SRV and Jimi Hendrix included his own Style. Very, very cool!

[@seenochasm7101]

Nobody touches the strings like sayce.

[@martlang3763]

Love your playing Philip....wow !

[@nickcosta8062]

I love this dudes energy and fire.. Rock on dude!

[@LeeHoMusic]

Class

[@RobinBassett]

Excellent

[@filipenasestrelas9863]

Esse é um gênio!

[@MrDuntus]

RESPECT from Indiana

[@TheDobroslide]

Lo mejor y lo más parecido a Jimi y Steve Ray,,,,,, Ya lo conocía,,,,,,,Un monstruo……… y encima un tío muy natural sabiendo q es un grande,,,,,, Saludos a mis amigos Doble Bobina Argentinos,,,, sos grandes también,,,,, Saludos desde Cádiz ( España)

[@matthewtaylor808]

I literally have nothing other to say than holy shit

[@ronfrench4918]

Unreal ! Great player and singer 😳

[@cfyves]

Brilliant!

[@AlHuerta]

A moment of silence for that guitar. 🙏🏼🎸

[@scottjames1401]

F*ING slayed it.

[@blackrainbowfiresword177]

Oh,WoW,man...

[@stephanegirard1126]

wow wow wow ma tete va exploser !!! The Power of Sayce ⚡⚡⚡⚡

[@ericlow1461]

The best, absolutely brilliant!! 👍🎵🎶🎼

[@barrygathercole]

AWESOME

[@Bulletman426]

My lord! Incredible 😮

[@thomvogan3397]

I wish my guitar hadn't heard that, it's now staring at me with a look of utter contempt

[@soeurtherese5747]

trop bon ! gros solo a la gratte bien badasse comme on aime !!! bravo !!

[@boabglen]

Yeh he's ripping that up. Good shit

[@thomasguitarman9025]

alw3ays amazing , I dont get guys who play that style never looks like the are cleanly fingering anything but sound amazing and they play with such force and abandon

[@alexholdenii4946]

Awesome!

[@billiepulera1008]

Holy Moses Hot Damn !! Talk about fluently ripping it up like a champ! I'd hate to be the guitarist to go on after this performance, it's like his fingers were possessed by the Devil himself! 🤘🔥🤘

[@psrvtones9284]

Spanish castel covered by the one and Only 3 guys !!!! Philip the best guitartoSoul maker

[@andreabenini7392]

9:18 What is that lick? 😳😳😳 Damn he good

[@akkiakki79]

Best of completely blues

[@JayLang7]

Nasty with it, NASTY!!! love it

[@jimnewearthblues1672]

🔊Great‼️

[@XALTEREGO1]

Just goes to show you that its who you know that gets the gig this guy is a hidden jem

[@koiroyal3376]

Philip’s cracked the codex

[@billybarnett]

Fucking great job !!! Modern day jimi and Alvin Lee.

[@robbienewporter9281]

Very impressed with this band. Will start following. He's on my RADAR

[@ItsJustRyan89]

@@robbienewporter9281 sure he’ll be thrilled.

[@mauricioalvarez8754]

wow! incredible

[@r_p_radio]

great work😮

[@mariebrigittesevaistre2310]

wow !!Powerful & excellent !!!

[@dr_guitar83]

brutal!!!!

[@jakollee]

Cool, “Hall of the Mountain King” at 9:19!

[@Challender]

Nicely Sayce!

[@mikefearon5507]

Tearing it the fuck up, as usual. Got his autograph in `99.