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

[@dionisiswilson2437]

No one can play both classical and electric guitar like Al, what a great musician, brilliant influential guy

[@FTStratLP]

Beautiful music perfectly matching the beautifully melancholic pictures of Hamburg.

[@daryllinkous7087]

I thought that was Hamburg….I was there about 15 years ago & recognized the scenes.

[@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!!!!

[@идунавы1]

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.

[@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.

[@sharifabdullah8103]

Music is played by the most talented man

[@alexoidbushuyevich8818]

he is a magician. he gave a fairy tale.

[@terryleuterio2137]

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

[@jemaaelfna]

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

[@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.

[@aussie_philosopher8079]

How amazing would it be to have that creative freedom.

[@singenix]

This is the man's world.

[@thiagoherminiobordottizane4296]

Maybe one of the mot beautiful things I ever heard.

[@arintoprakoso3883]

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

[@chrisphoenixmusician]

Magic

[@paulhale2880]

Al you are one of a kind. So accurate

[@shandor2522]

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

[@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]

@@earMUSICofficial de

[@TheSimba3062]

Gorgeous!

[@kochstevens3210]

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

[@garymaunder1399]

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

[@odogunther5042]

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

[@mecscott8413]

Absolutely fantastic! Thanks Maestro!

[@scottschnirl6311]

Great. Version Al. . Bravo Dimeola

[@GTRalso]

Guitar hero!! He can play any thing.

[@edgardobravo7351]

One of the most gifted masters of the guitar.

[@jsimonlarochelle]

Great version. Inspired. Thank you Al Di Meola

[@locote2]

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

[@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 ... ☺😊😀/💙💙💙/👍👌👏👋

[@gladdenunmover8115]

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

[@jeffrey.a.hanson]

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

[@mick2181]

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

[@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

[@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!

[@steveforks9698]

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

[@AmadeuCarvalho-ug7hn]

Just a dream on going, simply Wonderful

[@marcel-rogerfalk2778]

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

[@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

[@johnbruno6868]

Al at his sweetest!

[@DatAnydex]

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

[@rufinosanchez2703]

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

[@ralftrebbin3590]

The Guitar Master in my Home town Great playing

[@joseantonioespindola5820]

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

[@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.

[@Peabea94]

bravo!

[@EdsonOliver74]

Fantastic

[@fernandoparedes4109]

En verdad que es un arreglo muy especial.

[@MrMarcoAlvarado]

Hamburg!! Nice, nice!!

[@sentient24]

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

[@scottschnirl6311]

Al does this great song justice. Bravo Sir Dimeola

[@wojciechpawowski5922]

Indespeakable. Thanks.

[@crash48one]

God, how I love this man

[@LuisMorales-xm6wc]

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

[@agorzynski]

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

[@daslous89]

The GOAT has spoken!

[@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

[@daviddiangellidaviddiangel1304]

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

[@jovitosolamin268]

i saw him in vegas , and shake hands with him , im about two feet where his playing, glad to see him ❤️🇵🇭🇺🇸

[@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…..

[@panadechisantiago4848]

Excelente guitarrista y musico..

[@martinslocombe2288]

A Homage to Hamburg where the Beatles grew up and honed their sound .

[@tangobayus]

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

[@franciscourrra7624]

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

[@robertarief8315]

Well played on a well loved Hermanos Conde classical guitar.

[@PeterGuyMyrand1]

Beautiful

[@giovannifusto4454]

Chitarrista di eccelsa qualità 💯👏

[@mauriciocastillorodriguez6384]

A real master.

[@kcprolock]

Awesome

[@freddymclain]

thanks for making this beautiful tune beautiful.

[@earMUSICofficial]

Thanks for listening

[@stoyanovasparuh4990]

beautiful music, beautiful Hamburg !

[@josemanueldominguezcabrera6077]

Buenas tardes. Sublime acústica. Grande Al Di Meola

[@aussie_philosopher8079]

our music stores in Australia need to lift their game.

[@flaviomoreirapires1057]

WOW !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@doughocking6317]

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

[@janezzozobrado1390]

sublime & delicate…

[@yedagomide8110]

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

[@clausscherer768]

Great!!

[@hidesertmusic]

Beautiful! Thank you! This was wonderful.

[@ralex3697]

Awesome talent, one of the greatest

[@colakeith1]

Beautiful...

[@roadworthy1102]

Bravo.

[@andresbolivar7603]

Hermoso y sublime

[@gianlucachiurco5639]

Splendida versione. Grande artista

[@vincentnoack1399]

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

[@leejack3678]

toca bagarai!! chato bagaraaaaii !!!

[@xxstormbringerxx]

Man...that is stunningly beautiful. 🥲

[@kikelozanotriana7763]

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

[@ssts2927]

Ingeniously!

[@alessandromog5208]

Bravo! 👏👏👏

[@barbarafuglein3918]

Fantastisch!!!😊

[@markbirchette8740]

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

[@kikelozanotriana7763]

Una armonia diferente creativa fresca española GUAU

[@Carlos-qz7ul]

Getting better all the time...

[@earMUSICofficial]

Better, better, better...

[@rohanpeiris6069]

Really great playing!

[@PURPLEMARBLE4]

Amazing

[@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.

[@BahFrancis]

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

[@antonellaiandolo1104]

Dedicata al chitarrista ,padrone del mio cuore.

[@felipedej.cervera6514]

Impresionante, magnífica versión.

[@Shawnatdawn]

Bravo