Andy McKee - Africa

Andy Mckee's official music video for 'Africa' (Toto Cover). Click to listen to Andy Mckee on Spotify: smarturl.it/AndyMckeeSpotify?I...
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[@XoxJasonReynoldsxoX]

Went to school with andy at washburn rural 93-96. He was killer back then. He played hendrix at the battle of the bands in 95 and was spot on. Even back then I never saw him without a guitar on his shoulder; no matter the time or place. Cool guy, down to earth, quiet.

[@MissChiefs420]

I love him dude. Grew up watching this with my dad

[@ayotadhiambo]

It's taken him quite a long time to perfect his guitar playing skills... Indeed, great things take time...

[@stageprojrc]

Jason he inspired me... i went on to tour for years out of Texas and Nashville. Graduated WRHS class of 99’ James Croucher

[@durley2067]

Oh

[@AmyGeist-fd1xb]

MUSIC SO MELLOW

[@diegofarraces5295]

when I had my firt computer at 12 years old, I looked "guitar" in KZbin and you were the first video that I see in internet in my life, you played this song, sorry for my english but I wanted say that, you are very nostalgic for me, you are part of my remembers.

[@geera.dasilva]

Who still trippin in 2020?!? This guy is so magic 🙏🏻

[@sylvestre.rawminey]

I still do !

[@benoitbocage3813]

Dear guitare, i would be on her place ! Chère guitare, j'aimerais être à sa place.

[@RECTALBURRITO]

Oooh yeah, you know it.

[@TheShadow-we2fs]

2021 :D

[@replicated]

i farded in my pant and tehm stimnk is real bads plz hlep i think i shid

[@Prakashed]

Massive Fan of Andy McKee. Hope he gets the recognition and accolades he truly deserves.

[@akhillong4068]

Step 1: learn guitar Step 2: watch Andy do this cover Step 3: look up song tab Step 4: smash guitar in frustration Step 5: quit guitar Step 6: go to law school

[@longvo2166]

R Channe almost get there :)) haha

[@Mrnono1313]

R Channe That's it! your comment is funny coz' that's exactly what i feel when i look this vid.... I'm now in law school lol!

[@rustyshakleford1482]

R Channe Step-1: Stop listening to michael jackson and rapper snoop dog buttfuker or whatever, so you can begin to get an idea of what REAL musician sounds like. Step-2: Realize that guys like Andy McKee can be found anywhere. Step-3: Realize that the Worlds most skilled musicians usually have a masters degree and are over 50 years old. Step-4: Realize that to be a great musician you first have to learn what it is your listening to. Step-5: Realize that none of the great musicians play cover tunes. None of them sing because they don't need lyrics to sell their music. Step-6: Realize that not everyone is cut out to be a musician and should go to law school.

[@fatback-backpack3125]

R Channe yea that about sums it up.

[@EightMilesHigh1966]

Currently on step 3, hope I never make it to step 4

[@bobbyhabib2827]

This man is a complete orchestra. Very touching and relaxing. A gifted person.

[@la1ce]

I love it, how this guy just sit there with only one guitar behind a mic, not saying a word, but you see the thousands of hours of practicing and writing in this. Andy's performance absolutely blows my mind every damn time. I'm playing guitar for a couple of years now, but I can't play correctly more than half of his riffs.

[@marissasharp9892]

Love the original version of this, and absolutely love Andy’s cover of this! How he does all the sounds…melody, harmony, beat…just amazing! I’ve enjoyed his music for the past 12 years. Brings me peace. God bless! And God bless the rains in Africa! ❤

[@airhorn2111]

He just played an entire band's worth of song on one instrument. We need to cut the crap with whoever's on the radio and give this man the appreciation and respect he deserves.

[@seboOoOOstien]

After 10 years . Still incredible to listen

[@Blinkers2007GameDev]

It reminds me that there is still hope in the world. It's not too late

[@user-dq8yx8ww1k]

정말...대단...!!.단 한명이 연주하는 기타하나로 toto의 africa가 이정도까지 표현되다니 귀가 호강하네요

[@LorraineIwakashdan]

Saw this guy live in Canterbury. Not an experience you could ever forget! Years later I was able to make a connection with a friend over having seen and liked this same guy. We are now married. Came here to reminisce with my current husband. Thanks Andy!

[@SuttonSantiniPaulo]

this fuckin guy

[@natas5061]

After the loss of a baby and a person crashing a truck into my house trying to hurt my son and i all in one year I'm realizing I might have a little PTSD.hard for a man to admit .his music makes me calm and not internalize.very powerful.ty andy

[@ididgt4259]

Holy shit. What kind of mafia did you join/quit?

[@Kornhulio18]

a little PTSD

[@gwynnielsen5081]

I am a big fan of all guitar virtuosos like Andy here who investigates the fret board and utilizes it to his best advantage. Cool!

[@thetruereality2]

I love how he enjoys playing that guitar. He seems to be loving it so much that he must have been compelled to practice and be with that skill and he is able to make it so seamless right now it's truly wonderful and inspiring

[@The.HarroweD]

Thank you SO much for making this video. I swear 1 million of those views are from me, and I still get goosebumps every time you hit the chorus and start the heavier strumming. It's helped me through some shit, so just, thank you.

[@HawkeyeCamoCountry]

Absolutely amazing, I can honestly sit here for hours and listen to Andy play. It's so unique and he executes every note so perfectly. What a talent. I'll never be able to achieve the level of guitar/musicianship as this man has achieved thus far in his life.

[@thebronzeage23]

Just the way he plays the guitar, with such ease. It’s like part of his body that he can happily control like a hand or a foot. He really sinks into the song and dives into every note. You are truly incredible

[@qsauvage]

There's so much energy Andy McKee provides through his music, truly incredible

[@indubualisticism123]

I seen this a few years ago, still amazing. People like this are the ones who should be famous...

[@cowman0967]

He is haha

[@LordTimothious]

You can feel the emotion in this, hell you can see it. The way he bows his head and sways his body while playing. That my friends is something all true musicians do. When you play something so beautiful and you have that mental connection between you and the music. The feeling of goosebumps all over you and the feeling of overwhelming emotion. Its something everyone needs in life.

[@lawrencefitton2927]

agreed. i have found that feeling on my guitar. but like another comment read - andy makes me wanna give up guitar. he's that good and i know i never will be.

[@JaimeMesChiens]

Yes. It becomes your pulse.

[@garrettestep4157]

Phenomenal, two solo guitarists come together to rep their style of playing and compliment eachother wonderfully. Thank you

[@sugarsupernova]

Had the greatest privilege of getting to see this live just over two years ago, such a great guy and such an awe-inspiring musician! And what an awesome cover!

[@FansSports]

He makes me want to give up my job, and devote my time to my guitar!!!

[@ufera]

FansSports he makes me want to quit my guitar and devote my time to my work.....

[@MrAndorox]

+ufera guitar skill takes a lot of work smh -.-

[@ufera]

+Ando Erazo I know bro , a L O T of devotion. cheers.

[@FansSports]

+ufera It sure does, I've almost completed "For My Father" by Andy Mckee, an it has taken true devotion. My is ready to throw me an the song out the window :/

[@user-ds5kv7bu5j]

i think that in order to reach his level and play every song so easily and calm u need about 15-20 years

[@alexanderkaiser2855]

How can you dislike this?!? I love it 🤩

[@Luality]

my favorite version of this song since more than a decade!

[@claytonmarkin7863]

I saw this live last week, hes gotten even better at it, sounds incredible, plus hes walking around the stage and laughing the whole time. Best show I've ever been to.

[@christinazaccone9884]

What a beautiful guitar. Love the frets.

[@nessmusic5508]

Stunning rendition, not only played beautifully but with real passion and feel as well, wow!! Wonder what the guitar make and model are, amazing!!

[@NickNeblo]

He's the Hendrix of modern fingerpicking, so many have took inspiration from him

[@r3b3lvegan89]

First heard Andy when my friend Noah showed me him in 2003ish and nearly 20 years later he’s still one of the GOATs of guitar playing. Much love

[@Zombiewaster215]

there's something you don't see every day:Talent.

[@bunny-jayfalwasser4404]

Saw this for the first time about 13 years ago and I may even had to watch it using dial up internet....times were tough back then

[@Tejvir7]

Yea sure

[@romainmoreau8705]

Ce mec me laisse des frissons sur chacun de ses titres. Merci pour toute l'émotion que vous transmettez Mr McKee !!! / This guy gives me chills each of its tracks. Thank you for all the emotion you send Mr McKee!

[@danjmcs]

Just SO great... first time i saw Andy perform this live was opening for Dream Theater a few years back... just sat there mesmerized enjoying a beer... been a fan and listener ever since!

[@jorgerodriguezcampos9221]

I loved your guitar ... I had never seen anything like Greetings from Santiago, Chile

[@wardob]

Greenfield G4.2 Custom Fan Fret Acoustic

[@SuperRuiPacheco]

I first heard this a few years ago, when I was about 15/16, and hearing it now, just brings me manly tears. Thank you sir, for the amazing music and the way it touches me. :)

[@arsxxmoriendi]

Officially my favorite version of a favorite song. Well done sir. Been loving your stuff for a long time now.

[@WildCharles]

Love this!!.. Wow!

[@IknowIamkindagreat]

I broke my fingers trying to play along.

[@mishali9358]

i broke my play trying to guitar along

[@xpirate16]

Set the speed at 2 for Expert Mode

[@DrDonnie]

I broke my feet trying to play along

[@GiordanoBrunoful]

let's buy this guy's CDs so that he can continue to make great music

[@exoticfrog]

5 years on, and still relishing the serenity Andy brings to me

[@BadAxeReturns]

Quite literally the most beautiful song I have ever heard in my life.

[@G31mR]

Timeless.

[@renatocoelho88]

Muito bom. Essa música merecia uma versão como essa.

[@biggin92191]

I'm convinced there are people who just go around youtube disliking videos.

[@Tobinicus]

We call those people trolls

[@tdcsguy]

currently there are 248 dislikes in 2.9 million views, that's 0.008%. If you just look at the proportion of people who actually liked or disliked the video it's 1.53%. I'd say that's as good as it gets on youtube :D

[@kevindanielturcios4465]

same

[@IknowIamkindagreat]

Well said. Some people take great joy in trying to milk the pleasure out of things genuine people really enjoy. Trick is we just can't let me. Feel bad, they are probably sad and lonely.

[@bublik11]

probably also treid to play like him and failed miserably and disliked. low lifes

[@oldschoolsg]

used to always listen to this song on my laptop speakers, just listen to it with headphones for the first time....OMFG this so well recorder, perfect balance..thank you so much for this perfect time!

[@dahliaday17]

the beauty in the vocals are in the high strings. Especially in the chorus!

[@jasobres]

Watch at 1.25 speed to hear the song closer to the original tempo.

[@marioretamozo6261]

+jasobres true!

[@shreyasiacharya8156]

+jasobres yeah right :)

[@slendieboy4988]

+jasobres how to watch at 1.25x?

[@adamvykouk3469]

-> settings -> speed...

[@PuffGamingH]

you should play on chrome

[@unnotigeswissen9018]

Tbh I just love the beginning .. :)

[@peternemeth1777]

The strumming part is so beautiful and powerful. It makes me teary.

[@pyzik200]

I can't even remember how I stumbled upon you years ago, keep coming back. Love it man!

[@adayatatyme]

Kudos to Jeff Porcaro and Toto for writing such a lovely piece, which Andy personalized so well! Great job Andy!

[@redskullz124]

The kind that bends the reality and the space-time continuum with its awesomeness.

[@zirjayvillanueva8876]

I would happily lose my hair if that's what it would take to be as good as andy

[@henkdevries7634]

Zirjay Villaneuva he's got hair. I didn't say where.

[@wardkdouglas]

Daniel Maas 😏

[@juliethevirgo]

LOL

[@guitarded5198]

Well... mines all gone and I still can’t play!!!!

[@livelaughfucksocietyjudah4737]

He did Z.. He did.

[@nocab28]

Go home frets you're drunk.

[@Brendanfarr29]

i have trouble believing frets can metabolise alcohol?

[@D0g63rt]

So you're not a fan of those?

[@ACat-pm8kx]

nocab28 pmfsl 👍🏼😂

[@soledias4235]

Love this version! You are truly talented with guitar.Hugs from Argentina!

[@SeanNaderi123]

I honestly don't understand how someone could watch this, and not just think oh this isn't my thing really and move onto a different video, but to actually actively show dislike by pressing a thumbs down! Some people... I'd like to see the 111 idiots who dislike this video give this a shot!

[@nvlyodjxlsfzzcyoguoq5515]

Sean Naderi Lol so people can't dislike something they can't do

[@danielverspuy8744]

I love your tunes Andy, you're probably never going to read this but, I had to write this because I've been listening to your music for over three years now. Keep it up and I'd love to hear some more.

[@TR-kg7lh]

I heard Toto covered this song. It's not as good as the original, here.

[@AbsoluteAbsurd]

xD

[@deltainvestmentfinancialse34]

Right.

[@HrSamstag]

😄👉👍👈😄

[@philshelby57]

J'adore.... Grand bravo pour tes vidéos Andy !

[@permortensen9533]

I've played guitar for 20 years and im amazed ..... amazing :)