Andy McKee - Ebon Coast

[@seporokey]

"And on the 7th day, God Rested. From this Divine Relaxation, Andy Mckee was born, and the Lord was pleased."

[@Flexdagod22]

Right I thought this 14 years ago sorry bout late comment

[@markusmachadoReturns]

The things that sets Mckee apart from all the great acoustic guitar players today are his focus on memorable melodies/rythms. People are focusing so much in chords that their melodies arrive blurred to the ears. Andy really has the feeling for everlasting masterpieces like this song. Every tune is an instant classic.

[@ThanasiManoli]

I shouldn't have watched this, cus now i'm pregnant. And I'm keeping it. The reasons I like Andy over other complex composers is how locked in the groove he stays. It's not how busy the music is, but how strong he plays, the clarity of notes and accents, and just command of the instrument. No matter what' going on, it never gets away from him. He is a rock.

[@Atpowell93]

The music that Andy Mckee plays is no doubt some of the most beautiful songs that I have ever listened to. Pure genius.

[@JohnDickson-ki3qr]

Man, I remember when these were first uploaded on Candy rats account. I was 18 or 19 I think, 35 now. Drifting, rhylyn, art of motion, all of these early songs inspired me so much to develop my fingerpicking/style. Thanks, Andy.

[@oscartroncoso8756]

Es mi cancion faborita, la escuche en un momento dificil para mi, habia tenido una fractura en mi mano derecha, y cuando escuche esta cancion me di cuenta de la importancia de tener mis dos manos buenas, gracias a Dios me pude recuperar y volver a tocar mi guitarra. Gracias por compartir tu hermoso arte.

[@NIcoZarconeMusic]

I had the honor of seeing this man play live, and he was incredible! It's hypnotizing! With all of the talentless musicians out the on the radio it was refreshing to hear arguably the best acoustic guitarist in the world. Such an inspiration!

[@allvideos123]

That’s so beautiful, it’s been years since I first listened to this song and it still amazes me. Great artist.

[@MultiSteini]

I love this, I heard this the first time when i was a teenager, and now im adult. The song only gets better, I appreaciate you so much Andy, Big fan. Your one of my biggest inspirations and reason for sticking to the guitar and never give up

[@LSTboarder69]

The chord changes are marvelous bro.. Been one of my fav guitarists of all time and he never fails to impress. So unique and always a slight percussive aspect, and the thought he is managing that all is amazing.

[@Mrtheus14]

for me tool ! and rythm is amazing !

[@fmatt001]

Andy McKee needs a Grammy...no one, not even Dufour, tops the progressions of Mr. McKee.

[@danhelfer6361]

the people who comment on andys videos are in a much better spirit than any other videos i have ever seen i love it!

[@dglthomas]

Saw him last night opening for Dream Theater... the most pleasant surprise ever produced from an opening act!

[@rynothezululander]

i love it how he intergrates music with a story and how he paints it with music

[@fruitloopdingusdingus838]

Was a joy to see him on his birthday. Anxiety always seems to melt away when I jam this tune. Be safe be well peace.

[@oahead1039]

my favorite fingerstyle guitar song and version of it

[@julyblossom]

This is absolutely awesome. It makes my day every time I listen to it. Thank you to my friend for showing it to me. As for the people that posted before me about all the ads... You have to remember, it takes money to make an ad.

[@kalarr1389]

Any McKee and Don Ross are the greatest acoustic guitarists I've ever heard.

[@Squeege85]

McKee is a genius and a beautiful guitar player in many respects. The things he does just amazes me to no end.

[@마르케티에드오르도]

averti potuto sentire a Varese è stato un onore

[@ThomasAWilliam]

Favorite song. Love the voicings and the melody. Its all so crisp. Well done.

[@marcinochman]

Saw Andy last Friday 13/10/17 at Campbell's Tawern in Headford Co.Galway. Guys, that was awesome! Have to see him live, no recording can go even close to a this guitar feast!

[@SourCastX]

i dont understand why this hasn't got one billion views yet?

[@stevenaustin4591]

I love this tune! Andy played it live at a Masterclass in BIMM Dublin a few yrs back. My jaw was on the floor the whole time! Awesome player! :)

[@homesinallforms]

These are one of the things a machine could never duplicate

[@Exokid1]

It was this song that got me into Andy McKee, and inspired me to learn guitar a year ago. So good.

[@langedelucifer]

He doesn't play guitar... he makes it alive!!

[@div1scary1]

This is absolutely,positively one of most amazing guitar players I've ever heard.I thank my brother for showing him to me. :)

[@elliotmm1]

i saw this live yestereday along with drifting,friend ive never met and into the ocean and he was amazing as always

[@bodislife]

"You're call is very important to us, please stay on the line..." lol, if I could ever have a call holding song that i can choose it would be this one haha

[@carryingfire286]

Undeniable groove. Sweet savory melody lines. Its all there man.

[@TheDrummagurl]

this is the first song I heard from andy, and it is my favourite :D

[@DamaniMusic]

no dislikes... the world is as it should be...

[@jasonplape17]

if the "ebon coast" is anything like this sounds, then im moving immediatly

[@Billbill80s]

Just beautiful. So much colour to his playing.

[@DeadChef_]

Way to make soulful piece of genuine brilliance into a boring musical equation..

[@koreapow]

This is one of the best guitar songs ever!

[@elliotmm1]

hahahah yes definetly amazing concert i got box seats right next to the speakers and my ears were ringin for days but it was soooo worth it

[@Gintama520]

There is a huge change in the style and tone of this song after Andy got his new greenfield guitar. I felt the same thing too when I first listened to this version a couple years ago, however later I found that this version has a lot more dynamic and tension in it then I just get crazy listening to it LOL

[@Pyrofreak321]

stare at his picking thumb. it just perfectly transitions into the next pluck, just robotic and flawless

[@stephenkuzmak4501]

who's here in 2029 and still grooving daily to this 20 year old tune!

[@costa0392]

Finally a clean version of his guitar!!!

[@soolva]

I wish this was the soundtrack of my life.

[@zrouth]

@steelmetal9 indeed. andy mckee's taken it to the next level. If you listen to the original version (where he's in the wooden recording studio) and then you listen to this one you can hear the immense improvement he's made. His notes are cleaner, he plays the larger strings harder and the smaller strings softer, accentuating and blending the tune even more.

[@sotirissinanis1188]

wow, just can' t stop watching...

[@powmia343]

lovin the green stain on the guitar

[@crhistiansalgren5396]

beautiful song, really beautiful. I even hear this song in my dreams.

[@benoudiapason]

first version i ve heard was OCEAN this one is more like a nice walk in NATURE andy you open my mind ,txs :)

[@benoudiapason]

woaw first time i see this version waw awsome, it s very different 'n' as much fascinating !!! i got so much respect for you andy ;)

[@DeadChef_]

Having said that, I deeply respect your musical understanding and it's emotional impact :)

[@312dudeman]

That Greenfield sounds so amazing!

[@m3lki3l]

One of my favourites!

[@maozedong9813]

This is just too great to be true !

[@dubraybuckeye13]

this guy is crazy sick at the guitar

[@jpartis]

Saw you play live last night in London - hadn't heard this one before, and this was on a baritone. Amazing vibe and great set, a magic night!

[@Mancinicantor]

Como uma pessoa não gosta disso? pura música.

[@isaacemanuel5104]

vdd

[@DrumGuitarist1379]

I can listen to this forever lol

[@rupakgautam8523]

Are you human ?? just awesome music man.. thanks for ur masterpiece

[@Kafzilla]

I just dig this so much!

[@parkourislife123]

he plays in baritone tunning but i learnt it in standard and it sounds just fine ! =)

[@RichardBatchelorComposer]

Love this guy, everything he does is just incredible. :)

[@МаксимПрямоносов-е7р]

Hi from 2024!!!

[@Manuelmv90]

Just amazing.

[@chemoman1]

@TheBlazeAG totally different playing styles. Like comparing oil painting and watercolor. To each to his own.

[@270589ccccc]

Simplesmente demais!!! Ainda não vi nada melhor!

[@MrMarkpark]

This is the first song i learned to play on the guitar.

[@davnex791]

Amazing!Just great,i love it!

[@dethNiCk]

@IamBakaSan he does not need a band, i didn't say that. his songs are great the way they are. but a band with this guy would be awesome! i mean, keyboards, maybe a violin... a drummer and a good slaping bass player. WOW!

[@VitorFerreira-yx2qm]

very good!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@BigKillaJoe1]

he is amazing he kind of messed up but it was no mess up to me!! THIS GUY IS LIKE A GOD!!

[@tarzanwilliamVEVO]

Awesome!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@dasjestyr]

Ebon Coast is another way of saying "Darkshore" -- andy was definitely playing horde, ganking lowbies when he wrote this song.

[@TheMrincredable]

The man!!

[@dethNiCk]

He should join/make a band! it'd be awesome!

[@WagnerOliveiraSal]

Amazing, very very cool.

[@semsem6364]

i like this song woooooooooow :D

[@BlaqBetteh]

I meant to say only 115k views >_> Andy is a massive hero for me. This song is hard as fuck to play.

[@Good0BAD0Omens]

I think i know who i'm building my next shrine to

[@IamBakaSan]

@dethNiCk personally i dont think he needs one, but his collabs with Don Ross were pretty great in itself

[@Wcburg1]

it pisses me off so much that vevo has had ads up for lady gaga like FOREVER. like honestly, lady gaga doesnt need fucking ads. I say if anyone would need ads it would be the geniuses that have the intellectual capability to write this beautiful music. half the world already listens to the bullshit lady gaga puts out, she doesnt need more publicity. these people do.

[@ThatOneGuy1616]

Is anyone else surprised that this has been up for a year and there's less then 20,000 views?????

[@thepecha7]

@spoofus007 since they are both from candyrat i'm guessing they've probably jammed before lol

[@quesearock75]

loco impresionante q bueno, lo veo y digo no se un carajo de guitarra

[@ThomasAWilliam]

@LampLightCarriers he really is amazing... not to be that guy but he is playing a greenfield in this one. The McCollum was a beast though. And to make it more of a beast, it's probably one of the last McCollum's as Lance McCollum sadly passed.

[@smallhours247]

@TheThomascox I dont see how there can be any error when he's the one who wrote the song..Thats how its supposed to be.

[@LP_Guitar]

@Nancycarigen yes...but I will endure ALL to see Andy Mckee

[@RockinDWess]

I feel the need to buy better headphones just so I can listen to Andy's guitar more clearly

[@whitelion204]

@Kalenos FF VII is a great game with great gameplay and music :D Those were the days...

[@caspvl123]

@Nancycarigen Use Adblocker. Works perfectly!

[@IamBakaSan]

@Nancycarigen Certainly not I with my attachment that totally skips the ads out of the vid =p

[@kaiviti88]

how have I not realized until now that the side of his guitar is green?!!?

[@flexabustbergson6141]

I prefer the versions on Candyrat, I feel like this one is not as tasty and less feeling in it.

[@YeaItsMeMatt89]

The only difference is tempo and video quality imo.

[@Tobinicus]

The candy rat stuff is the newer recordings right? I do prefer the quality and sound in the candy rat vids

[@flexabustbergson6141]

no they're actually the old recordings. The quality of the video is way lower but I feel he plays with a better touch in them (my opinion :) ).

[@YeaItsMeMatt89]

True. Which is to be expected. I play much better when I play slower as well. But I digress; I see your point.

[@flexabustbergson6141]

YeaItsMeMatt89 Oh I get your point now ^^ I didn't think tempo could influence the way to play a piece, I thought you only meant he played it faster. Well anyways, it stays one of my favourites by mr Mckee :)

[@k2aka111]

it sounds like he is playing it faster, but great, as always

[@adamdbzgt07]

oldie but a goodie especialy from 2:23 to 2:29 that is a nasty riff!

[@Gr84ulEd]

off the hook Bro! :)

[@MrHarpguitarist]

@iamrichlol what does your question mean? I dont know whether you are asking what I meant, or whether you are asking what VEVO means

[@dikaprata]

shit!! your playing so beautifull, great job !!

[@jjoorrddaann10]

you should see the guitar version with sungha jung

[@Tr3v0rr96]

Fuck...I am blown away...

[@jrjubach]

t think Andy wants any of them to get stale. When he changes them up he breathes new life into them.