Tommy Emmanuel plays “One Mint Julep” and jams “Muskrat Rumble” with Richard Smith

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It was after one of the night concerts, he was teaching a young man some tune and I was there. He told us some stories, then I asked him if he could play “One Mint Julep” for us. He grabbed my guitar and played the song. And then, Richard Smith came and they started jamming.
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[@richardgratton7557]

Watching this is fascinating…they are not performing a show. They are playing with and for each other. Richard is working out a harmony part with Tommy’s assistance. As an amateur guitar player, watching this is amazing. I actually made me a little emotional.😍

[@daughertyr22]

Smith was born in Beckenham, England. He picked up the guitar when he was five years old after watching his father playing an Atkins and Travis version of "Down South Blues". He begged his father, a longtime Atkins admirer, to introduce him to the fingerpicking style. Smith soon became a child prodigy on the guitar. At the age of 11 he shared the stage with his idol when Atkins invited Smith to play with him at Her Majesty's Theatre in London.

[@kennybluet5527]

Daugherty r 22 When Tommy was playing Mr Smiths guitar I noticed what appeared to be a unique nut on that guitar. Perhaps it was some sort of capo , but I really couldn't tell. Can you shed any light on that ? Thanks and thanks for that quick bio.

[@thearabianmage]

Kenny Bluet pretty sure it’s a capo he rests behind the nut when he’s not using it.

[@kennybluet5527]

@@thearabianmage thanks. I thought of that but thought it might have been there for a specific purpose other than to just sit there waiting to be used. I was thinking could it possibly be some sort of custom made capo that was secured just below the nut , in order to utilize the whole fretboard. You know , as opposed to putting it on the second or third etc.

[@brianmilligan1787]

He Is Amazing AGE 5 I feel he Must Of Been Musicaly Gifted In A Prior Life & This will Continue A Pure Genius

[@renkessler5476]

They collaborate so well together. They may be the only pickers in the world that can keep up with each other.

[@erivers71]

Wow, two legends together! Guitar shredders of highest caliber. I d could listen to them all day long!

[@GraeneyMac]

Akira, you were destined to be there with your camera that evening. Just imagine that these seven video clips had not been filmed. I dread too. These gifted men are in their element, playing informally in each other's company and you informally captured the moment to perfection. To say that I am grateful would be an understatement. Thank you for a treasure.

[@MichaelSmith-tf4cp]

I could just sit there and listen to them jam all afternoon!

[@peteremig6244]

It's remarkable the encyclopedia of songs that run through these guys minds... It just never seems to end and, regardless of the number of players that jump in to join them, they all know what part they will play instantly.

[@michaelclemensen8475]

It does not get better than this ! Two of the finest guitar-entertainers in the world jamming . So sweet music . I`ll never get tired of this . 😉🤩

[@Pan3405]

Such a pleasure to watch Tommy and big bear Richard play!!!!

[@mrmnms]

I can imagine anyone in the room not being captivated by these 2 gifted players. They may never hear this excellent level live ever

[@yohenson]

you dont need to imagine. you can hear the rest of the crowd just busy chattering on their issues. what i don't understand what these people go guitar retreat when they actually dont listen..or perhaps it was a break. and I'm quick to judge...

[@Morten_Nielsen1979]

They like that ending so much, that they can not stop playing it. 🤗

[@chriswilliams1096]

Such a joy to see and hear two great musicians in their prime.

[@CharcoalChaos]

They have/are more fun just jamming than most bands have playing Great session ✊❤️✊

[@captainkangaroo4301]

My two favorite living guitarists.

[@bbfoto7248]

+Akira Satoyoshi Thanks so much for capturing this! LEGENDS and so down to earth. What an awesome experience for you! 👍

[@brianthompson2089]

Tommy always projects that he's having a really good time with his music!

[@garst59]

It seems as if TE is having a good time. He's not. Oh, I'm sure he actually believes he is having fun, but he's not. TE only "thinks" he is happy. Poor soul.

[@jeffloewi5632]

Unreal talent, unreal communication, just so great to watch.

[@irvinslagter8298]

Just goes to show ya that even the very best players can still learn something new and are tickled when they do! It made their day.

[@BerndSchmitt-Martinique]

TWO MAGIC MUSICIANS ! GOD HAS CREATED THE LAWS OF MUSIC AND HARMONY - just to show us a little bit of PARADISE .but he also let us know , that the way to the PARADISE OF MUSIC is a hard one . greetings from Germany to TOMMY und RICHARD !

[@dennisferraioli8169]

Sitting there with my mouth open realizing how truly wonderful these guys really are..Thanks Tommy for all the listening pleasure you have given me over the years

[@davidhughes7174]

Well said.

[@alfredrichter6236]

That‘s what I would call jamming. Just great. Could listen to it for hours and hours.

[@LiefTheDroid]

This makes me remember some years ago, when me and a friend would just hang out and play for hours and hours, and mostly our conversations were literally like this hahahah. So much fun!! Ofc we we're not playing NEARLY at this level of play, but it was a blast! Watching this two monsters playing is just wonderful!

[@luigitarallo2690]

It's one of my favourite videos. Two fantastic players learning from each other.

[@michaelives1018]

I’m fascinated by what must have been a historically significant moment as this video captured a room full of the most oblivious human beings to have ever been gathered in one audience.

[@daf827]

Just a couple of world-class virtuosos messing around. Fabulous!

[@1000000trs]

Fascinating to see a couple of top pro's working together to do their thing: perfecting. So relaxed, yet not being able to resist just one more run through, only stopping when satisfied it's right. And the genius Tommy as always, so generous, and so happy, whenever wherever, so long as there's a guitar involved. Thanks for posting - great to see.

[@akira808cjp]

Thank you. Glad you like it!

[@arthurgran731]

Watched this twice... will again quite a few times I'm certain! Blew my hair back!!

[@arthurgran731]

Aaand again!!😁

[@yoebutt]

I've been around a long time and I think Tommy -IS THE BEST EVER!!!

[@craigjohnson4302]

The last words uttered in this video sums it all up, "Yea, there it is!"

[@aussiemuso4765]

Thanks for putting this on youtube Akira as I wanted to be there but had family commitments. Just loved watching the pros jam. Always wanted to learn 'Deed I do' and Richard Smith showed the terrific chords in my singing key. Awesome!

[@demef758]

When, oh when, will these two genuine Guitar Monsters collaborate on a joint album? I can't begin to imagine the mind-blowing arrangements they would come up with!

[@akira808cjp]

Totally agree. That would be so awesome!

[@MCOult]

Thank you so much for posting these videos, Akira. And congratulations on attending and interacting with these wonderful musicians! -- Old matt

[@ferpirata76]

This video is so great for any músic lover! Tommy Emmanuel's inspiration comes from a beautiful and always joyful soul. Thanks for posting!!!

[@jackdetripper]

Absolutly divine ... It's great see you and Richard together.

[@redrock1963]

TE is so quick to hand over, to share his guitar - just astonishing. TE stands out as the humble best of the two.

[@livb6945]

The guitar belonged to another guy though

[@KerinCrowe]

The guitar belonged to the Cameraman Akira and you heard Tommy politely ask if it was OK for Richard to use it @@livb6945

[@gailbowman1690]

I am so amazed by these two genius musicians! Thank you for your excellent playing!

[@josephcrebuck9230]

I smiled, laughed, stomped my foot and slapped my thigh. What fun...Thank You gentlemen!!

[@davidhughes7174]

Definitely tapping my foot

[@MrSmackdab]

richard smith is for real

[@DjNikGnashers]

Awesome video, thank you for posting up.

[@jeteye97]

Two of the best, I got to see both of them last year. What a treat!

[@Alrukitaf]

There it is. There it was, and there it always shall be! Beautiful stuff.

[@DC180]

It's so fantastic you captured this. And you shared it, thank you!

[@sharit7970]

Two extremely talented guys doing their thang...love it!!

[@demef758]

Good grief, I wish these two would collaborate on an album as Chet and Jerry did three times....

[@stephenchubb7376]

That was fantastic! Thanks for sharing...

[@user-cl6tm8pm5e]

Спасибо огромное,, Томми ,, спасибо!!!!!🎸🌈🕊️ Жду в Улан-Удэ, приезжай!!!! Хорошо играешь! 😊

[@Kentucky-ev7bd]

This sounds like Muscat Ramble. Very nice!!

[@oarciniega]

Tommy Emmanuel is my hero, but Richard Smith is amazing as well

[@UberSynth]

Masters. I'd love to play guitar like these guys.

[@petrok1rp254]

magicians with guitars

[@sanctuarytimbers717]

Oh there it is..... oh yeah there it is.. no wait, there it is...🤣🤣🤣 good work lads..

[@davidhughes7174]

So cool. Two wonderful guitarists jamming the blues

[@booooo666]

Amazing.. In a league of their own. ♥️

[@johnn4314]

that's an interesting and cool song. awesome job Tommy.

[@BlitzHopB]

This is what 2 man should do in their free time

[@TechNed]

True masters. Never quite satisfied that they can't seek further perfection! Thanks Akira. (I just watched the 6 part jam you posted)

Que MARAVILHA! Dois GÉNIOS da guitarra.

[@zachariashanse6428]

Wooo...both of you played awesome

[@csnelling4]

Great you two 👏👏👏❤️

[@timmylumsden8060]

Got there in the end boys... beautiful

[@jeanrotter8956]

Muskrat Ramble inspired by the version of Merle Travis and Chet Atkins in the Atkins-Travis travelin' Show LP ...

[@Smoothways]

Masters at work - it reminds of the "The third man"

[@altcast2946]

I'm just confused as to how there are people around just chatting to each other while this is happening.

[@simonv8279]

Imho it actually adds to this fabulous hour with these guys and gives a more intimate experience. A cool experience for Akira.

[@n.riffer]

Thats so pure!

[@steveb9325]

God bless TE.

[@FrettieFingers]

Wow! How great is this

[@skarjuna]

the jam is Muskat Rumble. Great music. Thank you

[@RicardoHardoy]

Thanks, Akira, thanks again and again.

[@williamstdog9]

I loved this!! I wish so much they could have played with the Buena Vista Social Club! I love that music so much ... wonder if these guys have ever played Cuban traditional before? I’d die to hear them play that!!!

[@michaeljonas202]

WOW. Master class...

[@toama376]

The man himself..Mr Tommy Emmanuel👈🏾👆🏾🤙🏾

[@cliffmatthews6106]

Awesome !

[@glazerguy58]

Saw Tommy a week ago, awesome!!!!!!!!!!!

[@leonlitinsky2108]

Brilliant!

[@rafaelchavez9995]

These guys are awesome beautiful

[@TLRedmo]

The tune together is Muskrat Ramble, love the ending they worked out. Thanks for posting!

[@akira808cjp]

Thanks for telling me the name of the song!!! Cheers😄

[@karmickpc]

Holy FUCK I love this! SUCH musicianship!

[@mrbicycle7735]

Genius

[@toineleuverink9905]

Magic right in front of your eyes....

[@charlespeterson3798]

Wish there were more of these videos, two masters working out a tune, giving and taking, no ego bull. This, in my experience, is rare, the majority of musicians are esurient, stingy and selfish. Great video.

[@ghostguy1]

gorgeous gentlemen !!!

[@yulinbilladavidwilliam7962]

the current new masters... an aussie and a pom. that's great I reckon. onya Tommy. and Richard, you swing too. I wonder what trump's doing to make america great again in this department 😉

[@corndoug2605]

That last lick on one mint julep is just too goddamn slick. I just can't get my fill of it!

[@robertchurch5537]

I believe that is a diminished lick

[@corndoug2605]

@@robertchurch5537 Right on, brother! Thanks!

[@leonlitinsky2108]

Bravo!

[@captainkangaroo4301]

I don’t think I’ve ever heard Richard play a steel string acoustic guitar before.

[@jakubkolcar6789]

Richard Smith should play more on these steel strings guitars like here, where they switched guitars with Tommy.

[@silvermediastudio]

Always learning.

[@johnn4314]

try to make it to his concert. you will really enjoy it and usually you can get close. My friends who aren't into guitar even enjoyed it

[@ramsaycgwelborn6393]

h

[@misterfosterdulles]

So cool

[@robertlee8042]

In this video you will watch and listen to arguably the two finest multi genre acoustic guitar masters teaching each other. What a treat. Tommy Emmanuel is not the finest acoustic guitar instrumentalist in every genre. He is, however, one of the finest handful of contenders for that title in every genre. And he and maybe Richard are the only ones who can say that. With Tommy It’s oddly annoying (to me) because he also seems to know that, but the confidence with which he plays which is by a country mile surer than all the others does not come from an awareness of what others think, but, rather, the knowledge he has that no one has outworked him, and he knows damned well that he’s good. He gets serious satisfaction out of how well he can play what he just a split second before thought of, and his fingers just do it-and he never, to my ear-makes mistakes, flubs a fingering, as he assembles it and as he plays it. At my lower by a mile but playing for 60 years, similar music (John Hurt) ) I used to feel that relative power sometimes. I knew exactly whether I had acquitted myself in such a way that no one could argue with it. So Tommy, he knows! So does everyone else. It is said that Sammy Davis Jr could play every instrument in a band. I saw him play drums, piano and trumpet. He could sing Broadway, pop, country. He could tap dance as well as any other show Biz tapper I ever saw. Tommy Emmanuel is that guy when it comes to what you can get out of one guitar for longer than you can stand to listen to because you’re getting exhausted just thinking about what he just did. He’s not real. One man cannot do all that. There are others within genres. Stanley Jordan is one. Wes Montgomery. Ry Cooder. But they are genre phenoms. Tommy takes the acoustic guitar everywhere (genre), I think. Esp when Phil was alive. Maybe Glen Campbell was a TE. Anyway, Tommy will almost play every song every way it could reasonably be played! Every song is a masterclass. Some will only relate to the tab-ness of it (finger/fret pairs); while others came to the party with that and are appreciating the barrage of phrases and idioms. I cannot watch too much because is more energy and information that would be useful to me than I can absorb. He’s also very affable, generous with his time, regardless of what fan he is paying attention to (and he does pay attention). He will sit down and listen to you play, or even play with you, at your level, and give you advice that is appropriate for your skill level. Who does that? As my grandmother used to say, hysterically. I’ve met both. Richard is a talent powerhouse, also. I’m not too much older than Tommy. I’ve shaken his hand. I have seen him leap up and off a stage. Not carelessly like a child, but unusually masterfully. He is a very strong man. And the way he plays... the energy, the pace of passages and ideas while he either pays attention to his audience or, like his audience, takes pleasure in watching himself play, even laughing out loud when he amuses himself! He is unique.

[@spatialfrance]

Two magicians.

[@terryhurley1]

jeeeez awesome

[@Miarritz]

Quel régal!

[@timwoodward8113]

Those vids never go long enough

[@Zacharia503]

Repetition is our friend.....(W.T. Emmanuel)

[@migueljasso1188]

I wish i had their knowledge. Crazy how much they know

[@gringochucha]

Tommy Emmanuel is in a friggin class of his own.

[@charlesalan62]

If my memory isn’t failing me , I believe they’re playing ‘ Muscrat Ramble ‘ ,not ‘ One mint julep ‘, at least not the Ray Charles tune I remember by that name. Regardless this some great playing by masters ,very inspiring and instructive.

[@ShaneHennessyMusic]

Very cool Akira! I see you've been hard at work on the body of your Custom Shop guitar!!!! Well wear mate and looking forward to meeting you when I'm down under at the beginning of 2020 !

[@akira808cjp]

Thanks Shane! Yeah, the wears around the sound hole are from my hard work:) Can’t wait to see you mate!

[@georgeoreilly1208]

It goes to show you don"t need amps to sound Good! excellent!