Al Di Meola - "Yesterday" - Official Music Video

"Yesterday" from the album "Across The Universe".
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World-renowned guitar hero Al Di Meola welcomes a new decade with an ambitious follow-up to his 2013 studio recording All Your Life: A Tribute to the Beatles with a sophomore homage to the Beatles, entitled Across The Universe. Al Di Meola’s exquisite mastery of the fretboard is equal only to his appreciation of the Beatles’ legacy that has inspired generations of both musicians and music fans with their famed recording catalog. A retrospective of Al Di Meola’s nearly 50-year acclaimed career expressed through his virtuosic arrangements of 14 Beatles songs, Across The Universe journeys alongside one of America’s foremost guitarists as he revisits classic hits and more obscure tunes written by the ingenious Fab Four who have helped define the man he is today.
Adding to his lauded recording collection of more than 30 solo albums and numerous acclaimed collaborations with the likes of Chick Corea, John McLaughlin, Stanley Clarke, Paco De Lucia and many others, Across The Universe is yet another masterpiece showcasing Al Di Meola’s fascination with complex rhythmic syncopation combined with provocative lyrical melodies and intricate harmonies. Beatles fans, guitar-heads, and music lovers alike can expect the unexpected upon venturing into the world put forth by Across The Universe. To commemorate the singular life of John Lennon, Al Di Meola reenacts the famous Lennon cover for his 1975 solo album Rock ‘n’ Roll for the artwork for Across The Universe.
Al Di Meola is a living legend celebrated for pioneering a unique style of impeccable guitar technique combined with a sophisticated global musical language that’s captured the hearts of audiences across the world. A GRAMMY Award-winner, he’s garnered three gold albums while selling more than six million albums in worldwide sales. His collaborations with artists such as Paul Simon, Phil Collins, Stevie Wonder, Jimmy Page, Santana, Steve Winwood, Herbie Hancock, Frank Zappa, Luciano Pavarotti, and others have elevated Al Di Meola to become a household name. Traversing divinely across multiple genres including flamenco, Latin, fusion, jazz, rock, and world music, Al Di Meola is a vivacious tour de force always redefining the boundaries of what’s possible on a six-stringed instrument. Across The Universe is no different than his most decorated recordings with his arsenal of a large ensemble bringing creative reinterpretations of Beatles songs to astounding heights.
“I really credit the Beatles for the reason why I play guitar,” says Al Di Meola. “That was a major catalyst for me to want to learn music, so their impact was pretty strong.”
Al Di Meola employs a wide lens on Across The Universe with lightening-speed electric guitar orchestrations balanced with lavish acoustic arrangements. The debut single “Strawberry Fields Forever” from Across The Universe (released today, January 17) is a fiery electric guitar fueled stunner backed by a red-hot rock band. Epic rock ‘n’ roll covers are sprinkled throughout the album, including the visionary take on the album opener “Here Comes The Sun,” as well as a riveting “Hey Jude” and “Golden Slumbers Medley.” Al Di Meola’s acoustic fingerpicking soars on “Dear Prudence” and “Norwegian Wood,” while he ventures to a jazz fusion aesthetic on “Till There Was You.”
Across The Universe simmers to a diverse set of mid-tempo grooves on "Mother Nature’s Son,” "Yesterday,” "Your Mother Should Know,” "I’ll Follow The Sun," and "Julia." Al Di Meola features a lovely solo performance on “Here, There And Everywhere.” Across The Universe finishes with a short, but very sweet melodic version of “Octopus’s Garden.”
Across The Universe is available now as CD Digipak, 1LP+download and Digital.
Track Listing
1. Here Comes The Sun
2. Golden Slumbers Medley
3. Dear Prudence
4. Norwegian Wood
5. Mother Nature’s Son
6. Strawberry Fields Forever
7. Yesterday
8. Your Mother Should Know
9. Hey Jude
10. I'll Follow The Sun
11. Julia
12. Till There Was You
13. Here, There And Everywhere
14. Octopus's Garden

[@user-vx3lg6ec3k]

I have long dreamed of hearing the duet of Al Di Meola and Tommy Emmanuel

[@josephcalabrese2220]

Yes, that would be an awesome combination.,2 masters, yet 2 opposites in technique.

[@garthreynolds1437]

Please arrange to have Paco there as well !!

[@gonzalovilaboa8587]

​@@garthreynolds1437Paco n’est plus

[@MrJordan313]

Heads would explode.

[@frankiecalabro2617]

This has to be one of Al’s greatest arrangements!!! Such an amazing guitarist !!!! God bless him always!!!!

[@lucforcegepat]

Fuck! They're all great!!!!

[@FTStratLP]

Beautiful music perfectly matching the beautifully melancholic pictures of Hamburg.

[@thomasvariale3499]

It's funny Al was the first fusion guitar player I heard. Today he like most accomplished guitar keep improving with age. He's presently at his best. I enjoyed listening to his version of Yesterday. I'm 62 alot of identification.

[@paulwhetstone0473]

Yes, this is the Al di Meola I’d like to hear more of, going deeper into solo acoustic guitar arrangements of classic Beatles tunes.

[@stevenvandemsky7290]

Playing one of the most beautiful Beatles tunes where it all started for the Fab Four, in Hamburg, Germany. Nice move!

[@earMUSICofficial]

Indeed it is!

[@gabrielschmitz9269]

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[@terryleuterio2137]

This is beautiful! The artist simply expressing himself with no effort to impress!

[@edgardobravo7351]

One of the most gifted masters of the guitar.

[@thiagoherminiobordottizane4296]

Maybe one of the mot beautiful things I ever heard.

[@aussie_philosopher8079]

How amazing would it be to have that creative freedom.

[@jeffrey.a.hanson]

Love the camerawork on the guitar and the simplicity as a whole to invoke that nostalgia.

[@jemaaelfna]

A great fan of Al since always !!!!! An amazing artist .

[@MariaAyub-ma-sentient24]

There is so much soulfulness in the way he is playing this song. Kudos!

[@locote2]

Al Dí Meola... the inspiration for all of us simple minds trying to put something in a string, thanks master!

[@nickolivas9257]

What a great interpretation of a beautiful Beatles song. No one else can interpret as you can. Not my favorite Beatles song but you certainly bring it to life in a way never imagined before! Thank you so much!

[@DatAnydeks]

Talent, creativity and skill of the highest level. For years I’ve always remained very impressed with the intensity of Al’s discipline. LEGEND.

[@fretnesbutke3233]

Thank you, Maestro DiMiola. Yesterday..*sigh*.I recall,when I had been only playing guitar for 6 years or so,and seeing a 19 year old Al,with the other 3 prodigies in Return to Forever, shredding away on PBS (thank you, Public TV). I'm still trying to catch up.

[@daviddiangellidaviddiangel1304]

Absolutely Fantastic! Thank you Maestro for this otherworldly and soulful rendition of Yesterday. So subtle and refined.

[@jsimonlarochelle]

Great version. Inspired. Thank you Al Di Meola

[@scottschnirl6311]

Al does this great song justice. Bravo Sir Dimeola

[@ernestmaurizi7668]

Absolutely brilliant..Al...your reharmonization was superb and we got to hear aside of you that we never hear.. thank you..very beautiful and soulfull

[@shandor2522]

A wonderful tribute, in a place that’s also a tribute! Thank you, Al.

[@kochstevens3210]

al is 1 of the greats.. no doubt about it.. his talents r from heaven above..

[@joseantonioespindola5820]

My favorite guitar player. Giant interpretation and feelling. Maestro! greetings from Mexico City

[@infiniteuniverse9528]

To call this an unique arrangement by Al would be an understatement. Di Meola put the Jazz Discharge on this classic Beatles tune along with some flawless guitar virtuosity to boot

[@agorzynski]

Always loved Al's "slower pieces", so much heart soul and emotion!

[@BahFrancis]

Yes AL... I was just thinking of my yesterday's and you came in with this beautiful piece.. Thank you for the music

[@kikelozanotriana7763]

Amazing!!! Alucinante!!! Como SUENA DE MARAVILLA!!!

[@LuisMorales-xm6wc]

Greetings from Houston Mr.Dimeola .World sinfonia and now this Master piece..i am amazed by the beauty of your playing.!!

[@robertarief8315]

Well played on a well loved Hermanos Conde classical guitar.

[@markbirchette8740]

Al, in a word ? STUNNING !! I stil play my Splendido Hotel Album on my Marantz turntable. Cheers, from, the Rockies of Utah.🍻

[@mick2181]

Un des cinq meilleurs guitaristes de jazz au monde ! bravo Al Di !

[@rufinosanchez2703]

De acuerdo a mi opinión, Al Di Meola es brillante, inspirado, sorprendente y con mucho sabor.

[@steveforks9698]

a guitarist thatseems to always slips under the radar,brilliant player

[@dimitarninov5989]

Good re-harmonization, evoking nostalgia...I always associate Al Di Meola with a certain youth of the spirit.

[@jobstludwig6197]

An alle Howe Fans, das ist wirklich großartig und nicht so unsauber wie Howe.

[@felipedej.cervera6514]

Impresionante, magnífica versión.

[@garymaunder1399]

Oh my.......Just beautiful.

[@ralftrebbin3590]

The Guitar Master in my Home town Great playing

[@luigicannizzo2669]

" The Songs Sound is Etereal ". .. The Music of Beatles forever. .. Very Special Band .. Thank so Much " Maestro " DiMeola for This Emotional & Commotion Interpretive. .. So' Good ... ☺😊😀/💙💙💙/👍👌👏👋

[@arintoprakoso3883]

Love it .... i recall when the english youngsters worked and played music in Hamburg ....

[@josemanueldominguezcabrera6077]

Buenas tardes. Sublime acústica. Grande Al Di Meola

[@scottschnirl6311]

Great. Version Al. . Bravo Dimeola

[@sharifabdullah8103]

Music is played by the most talented man

[@hidesertmusic]

Beautiful! Thank you! This was wonderful.

[@gladdenunmover8115]

Though He is not classical guitarist, its sound makes saraunding my heart over. Paco still lives in heart of him.

[@mecscott8413]

Absolutely fantastic! Thanks Maestro!

[@buffalospringfield9140]

Conhece todos os registros e monta acordes onde desejar. Técnica esplêndida!

[@manuelgarcia-xf2nx]

Juste fermer les yeux et….voyager…La guitare sèche donne un son cristallin ( surtout quand elle est jouée par un artiste…) et vous apaise. Il faut quand même remercier le groupe qui a révolutionné la musique dans les années 60 et 70 . Merci pour ce merveilleux moment…. Du miel pour mes oreilles…..

[@kaleidoscopesdannybrigman2061]

One of my all time favourite guitar players just an amazing person keep rockin al cheers dan

[@123trindade123]

Bela versão da música "Yesterday" dos Beatles pelo Al Di Meola.

[@odogunther5042]

Thank You, Mr. Al Di Meola! Danke schön, Herr Al Di Meola! Gracias Senor Al Di Meola! Merci Monsieur Al Di Meola!

[@kimmvydareny8771]

Beautiful! Love your interpretation! Been a fan since forever.

[@ralex3697]

Awesome talent, one of the greatest

[@doughocking6317]

An amazing talent, not many have the skills to compare.

[@tangobayus]

I wish more people who play solos appreciated the value of using a recognizable song as the basis for their work.

[@fernandoparedes4109]

En verdad que es un arreglo muy especial.

[@stoyanovasparuh4990]

beautiful music, beautiful Hamburg !

[@TheSimba3062]

Gorgeous!

[@AmadeuCarvalho-ug7hn]

Just a dream on going, simply Wonderful

[@PeterGuyMyrand1]

Beautiful

[@stephanebidaut1667]

Toujours un bonheur d'écouter Al. Super reprise

[@panadechisantiago4848]

Excelente guitarrista y musico..

[@ssts2927]

Beautiful!

[@espacoboamusica6756]

Magnífico! Laurentino Rocha - Recife-PE / Brasil

[@amangogna68]

Very nice song, great guitarist and beautiful video !

[@daslous89]

The GOAT has spoken!

[@freddymclain]

thanks for making this beautiful tune beautiful.

[@earMUSICofficial]

Thanks for listening

[@andresbolivar7603]

Hermoso y sublime

[@xxstormbringerxx]

Man...that is stunningly beautiful. 🥲

[@yedagomide8110]

I love this music!!! When I had 15 years old!! Long time a go!!!!!💝😘

[@aussie_philosopher8079]

our music stores in Australia need to lift their game.

[@colakeith1]

Beautiful...

[@fouadeljabri2330]

Lovely!!!!

[@danielgutierrez9677]

Beautiful!!

[@janezzozobrado1390]

sublime & delicate…

[@marcel-rogerfalk2778]

My favorite place in the summertime for meeting friends after work 👍

[@andreurban9966]

An Hommage to Hamburger Hafen and obviously one of the greatest guitarists, like it!

[@stsstz2586]

After,the first minute I have also thought that looks like Hamburg. Confirmed by the logo of Star Club and your comment

[@marekgitarzysta5193]

Awesome performance and arrangement - thank you

[@earMUSICofficial]

Thanks for listening

[@wojciechpawowski5922]

Indespeakable. Thanks.

[@crash48one]

God, how I love this man

[@ssts2927]

Ingeniously!

[@billy8649]

Hamburg ❤️

[@SATedeschi]

As usual, a wonderful production. Awesome job and masterful arrangement. Thanks for putting this out. Haven't had an Al live show fix in a long year and can't afford the @homedinnermusic

[@franciscourrra7624]

Lindo, cuando en Basel de vuelta. Sehr, sehr schön.

[@esitoris]

Nicely done! Nice playing, Nice video!!! Thanks Al!

[@arintoprakoso3883]

O .. i love it .. simple mindfullness!

[@GTRalso]

Guitar hero!! He can play any thing.

[@PURPLEMARBLE4]

Amazing

[@clausscherer768]

Great!!

[@alessandromog5208]

Bravo! 👏👏👏

[@jboughtin7522]

Great rendition!

[@andreaesposyto6543]

La comunicazione della sua anima musicale in tutta la sua straordinaria semplicità di esecuzione rende l’unicità del suo essere unico musicista compositore arrangiatore Un maestro di Vita e di Musica

[@godman10261]

so nice

[@chrisribaudo9103]

Captivating. Absolutely beautiful. Thank you :-)

[@giovannifusto4454]

Chitarrista di eccelsa qualità 💯👏

[@vincentnoack1399]

Great !!! You played near my home...

[@rohanpeiris6069]

Really great playing!

[@roselynecadet895]

Magnifique 🤩

[@antonellaiandolo1104]

Dedicata al chitarrista ,padrone del mio cuore.

[@alexoidbushuyevich8818]

he is a magician. he gave a fairy tale.