Andy McKee // Live at Leverkusen

Andy McKee live at Leverkusener Jazztage. I do not own any rights to this video. All rights owned by Rockpalast and WDR.
Setlist:
0:00 Common Ground
3:43 Drifting
7:52 Everybody Wants To Rule The World
12:33 Africa
19:06 Hunters Moon
24:31 Rylynn

[@nine01n]

god damn. thank you andy mckee for existing

[@kramnic8240]

this is not playing. this is dancing with a guitar. amazing.

[@unnotigeswissen9018]

No Ebon coast ?! :(((

[@DanielGallagherMusic]

Agreed. Sometimes it almost looks like he's aiming a gun or something. It's simultaneously an art and a game of precision.

[@johnbaird7549]

I just found this guy yesterday. He’s got the finger picking down wow!!!!!!

[@johnbaird7549]

When I say finger picking, the thumb actually makes it sound that way.

[@FinallyHaveaNick]

man this guy is so humble .. "come see me at the table say hello if u have time" id TOTALLY go talk to him

[@michaelambrus3051]

I just love Rylynn ...

[@leafygent84]

The end of Rylynn always makes me cry, all these years later.

[@drauc]

Right? How does someone put so much emotion into musical notes, I'll never understand. If I had 1/1000th of his ability to do that I would never stop writing music

[@wizards1019]

The ending part of Rylynn, I was like watching the night sky full of stars.

[@howardweir8450]

andy"s playing is a feast for the senses.

[@JoshybearBruh1]

Had the pleasure of seeing him play in the Ponte Vedra Concert Hall (Jacksonville, FL). I'm 17 and I considered myself a pretty decent guitarist until I saw him and I felt like an infant with a guitar in my hands. Every song he's written/transcribed is a masterpiece and he's such a chill guy. I got him to autograph a CD and a poster for me. Definitely the best concert I've ever been to.

[@dswope79]

All these years later and it still blows me away, this NOT normal man! Tremendous!

[@paulward7597]

saw Andy in Sydney Australia (the basement) it was magical, Rylynn still gives me goosebumps, the song was born in deep sorrow (the death of a friends little daughter -i think) now her memory lives on & that sadness is behind Andy (i think) Paul

[@DaDooM88]

yes you are absolutly right. i learned drifting 3 years ago, now i wanted to learn hunters moon, it crushed my brain! there are happening way too many things at the same time... and so fast!

[@1208Silverize]

I can feel Andy's hands are tired already when he's playing the third song Africa... Thats where the mastery comes out.... Great job Andy....

[@OwMyHip]

I love watching him play, he has awesome guitar-face.

[@carolLgirl]

Thank you Andy McKee for existing [2]

[@paulpoulin1200]

78 thumbs down.....hard to imagine how well THEY play!!! Andy!!! Thank you!!!!!!

[@Kharonas]

Paul Poulin Something neat: Dislikes are actually helpful in a way because they make the video 'controversial' and it widens the range of people who see it.

[@AyyoYoshi]

ClaudiusPlays wrong

[@Kharonas]

alexander reese like or dislike, it contributes popularity to the video. Prove me wrong.

[@bowers009]

+alexander reese what a great argument lol

[@bowers009]

Eric Lalonde I didn't really think he was spitting on them, I thought it was just a joke to be honest

[@BlackSails91]

Opens with "Common Grounds". Immediately hit the like button.

[@chiznarlie]

I'm convinced that Drifting is one of the best songs ever written. Such a talent and if I wasn't more strong minded I would case my guitar forever. I will never be as good as this guy but the gift of music is so great that we forge ahead, right?!!

[@drauc]

The world was and is legitimately not ready for this

[@MicheleRullo]

Africa by Toto, what a GREAT suprise! Thanks Andy!

[@luckypiye7]

How could anyone dislike this man. You play two guitar licks and then bass notes too and if you still feel that way then ok but won't and you can't . Chumps!

[@nicolas0851]

I love Rylynn...the ending part is awesome... we love u Andy Mckee

[@sheehandemetillo]

andy mckee is the best I have seen play with the guitar

[@tonyh4938]

I love watching him perform as much as I love listening to his music. He gets so into his songs and you can tell the passion and attention he puts into every note. How great to have such a love for what you do.

[@doratar76]

it just puts me in such a good mood witnessing over a million views on this video. Sometimes there's truth in this world, not only lemonades and the likes...

[@steveosaysyes]

When he played Africa my life became complete.

[@utb2extreme]

this guy made my study time much better everyday

[@LifeHasLived]

That strum hand movement is out of this world...

[@hugosalgado]

Just amazing, and it comes so natural to him... Makes it look so easy!!!

[@chrisb.1464]

🤩🤩🤩 The incredible talent of Andy McKee who by the mastery of his art, sublimates that of the equally talented guitar-maker Michael Greenfield and his one-of-a-kind, handcraft bespoke guitars, including Andy's famous harp-guitar, which can be heard on his track "Into the ocean", it gives this magical moment!✨✨✨

[@Thatawesomeguy196]

I like how confident he looks while playing! :)

[@colonelchrist1392]

Silly "Smoke on the Water" interlude! Love it!

[@henriquelattesborcato3386]

Colonel Christ kzbin.info/www/bejne/e2LKZX1sgtN7acU pretty cool :)

[@jersus3491]

Man i didnt want him to stop playing, that last song was so beautiful it had me in tears

[@tpahade]

it is always pleasant to listen u dear andy and these are awesome.

[@guisnbbrandao]

Gift.....talent.....I don't know......but, for my ears, I do know that, this is pure pure perfection........

[@mangopsb]

This video is my favorite Live guitar performance!!!

[@RPBusinessDigital]

Andy Mckee love too see u as an instrument of the living God on this earth, you are the D + TOUCHING Gloria GOD

[@themongooseflies]

so private and intensive and yet so "big" and entertaining at the same time. what a genius!

[@MCSavage876]

People keep dissing the percussion pop, but it is a style, and he has incredible flow with it. And also, every musician takes a little of every other sound they have heard to make a new sound. That is the art of music, an unsung collaboration of those that inspired you. Just fu#king enjoy it for what it is, great music by a great guitarist. And YES Totos Africa was epic.

[@hohaia01]

I agree. It is what it is. His musicality is undeniable.

[@DarkoP9.13]

"an unsung collaboration of those that inspired you" You are owed a medal for this sentence

[@MCSavage876]

Haha, thanks. These guys are so good. Check out Calum Graham, young and super talented.

[@christianchavez943]

One tear is rolling down my cheek, this is perfection

[@stratsamelting]

Saw him in Belfast 2015,he rocked it.Fantastic player.

[@fenderho]

This is by far the best guitarist I have ever seen play with total mastery of his instrument! Makes me feel all kinds of emotions and dare I say tear up a little because it is so beautiful. I may never be that good at guitar in my lifetime. Only Andy can really play with that unmistakable feel and groove! Amazing!

[@Ziffy2810]

Went to see Andy McKee twice recently... just can't stop listening this magic!! :P

[@bulld8nt]

il y a des ame tres receptive et perceverante pour transmette ce qu il recoive intérieuremem a travers l univers merci c était un plaisir a entendre

[@Bedrich_Fettana]

3:24 bad ass sound. I love Andy McKee so much.

[@motoronna]

Beautiful tone... and of course great playing.

[@andyluukcohen1821]

Yes, Rylynn is one of my favorites too.... Many guitar player could learn and play his songs but Andy McKee plays it right from the heart... Just great!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@warrborn_official]

Drifting is simply amazing... the execution of it all... so amazing! Andy you wail bro!

[@BlueCriminal]

I got to see Andy play with Don Ross at a local folk festival. It was amazing.

[@MrDevilsJack]

sublime ! un monstre ce mec merci a la vie de nous les faire connaitre tous ces magiciens de la corde :D

[@kengga31]

I was very happy to see him play.

[@Davidoff73]

Truly one of the most outstanding musicians of our time. He shapes our perception on the guitar for generations. Long live Andy McKee

[@shannon8098]

this guy is such an inspiration for me and im sure for many others. his dedication to be the guitarist that he has become is amazing. beautiful.

[@whotookjimirocket]

yes, dedication

[@balmeria]

30 minutes of dream ...

[@elrenato82]

This guy RULES! A good friend of mine recommended him and I say YEEEAAAAH!

[@dreamofalaska]

My mouth hurts from smiling for 31 minutes!!!!

[@whitelightning22250]

Thanks Andy for the many many many hours of practice youve put in over the years! Its a wonderful thing for me to be able to sit here and watch and listen to your hard work!

[@xSnoweyexp]

wauw first time i cried while watching and listening music, THAT TOTO COVER WAS AMAZING !!

[@sasquatchlife8836]

What's remarkable is that if an average person had just 1/100 of his skill or ability level, then they would still be a badass guitar player. His aptitude on the guitar is nothing short of incomprehensible

[@aaroncollins9941]

I can't believe 69 people disliked this. There is something seriously wrong with a person if they can't appreciate the pure talent and musicianship this guy possesses.

[@jersus3491]

This performance channels inner beauty into my soul

[@llex_luthor]

Fantastic Andy McKee !!!!!

[@superslick1000]

Never...EVER....EVER get tired of watching him. So awesome.

[@JDX45]

Andy Mckee deserves more respect and aknowledgement

[@gregleclair6723]

don't no what's going on in this brain but it's pure genius!!

[@theloverlylauren]

Andy + TFF = Love

[@theoldstoryteller]

Andy is a unique soul. You know him through the music he plays so beautifully. There are many greats & Andy is one of them. You are blessed Andy & we are blessed to know you.

[@johnaimbesi]

I love the enjoyment he gets when he plays. I hope to be where he is at some point. this is someone who clearly loves what he does

[@aloefgren]

yea thats what i love about tommy emmanuel too. so inspiring

[@johnaimbesi]

i'll have to check him out! thanks for throwing Tommy's name out!

[@aloefgren]

John Imbesi oh my. If you haven't heard of him I just made your life so much better! :D

[@johnaimbesi]

thank you! :)

[@jesseroussellmusic]

Antoine, Andy M. and Don Ross are the 3 most profound guitar pioneers of our time and I'm enjoying every moment of it!

[@stevel178]

that's real talent, unreal! this guy should have a billion views. funny how people don't realize what it takes to be that amazing.

[@zane9]

"Africa" just kills. So beautiful.

[@stephangerschewski3571]

This is art. Beautiful.

[@PeterHecker24]

I was one of the lucky few to enjoy it live...unforgettable!!

[@pede2s]

Amazing!....Just Absolutely Amazing......

[@paolorccrd]

The Best Guitar Man! Never seen!

[@aaroncarsonart]

Combine passion, and talent, you get mastery. Andy has both, I personally love him, a great inspiration for me and my guitar playing.

[@TitusConstantin]

...and in acoustic fingerstyle Andy is revolutionary...

[@reginac1970]

Thank you for posting this, Great video and Andy Tunes !! The quality of tone and picture is great !! Thanks again !!

[@tomas7902]

Andy is amazing, love his rock style. The guitar has also absolutely amazing sound (also the price is brutal :D )

[@samuelhadrian3790]

thank you for the music

[@macolokaify]

GRANDIOSO!!!!!!! No me canso de verlo!!!!!!(ya van........25 veces........) hablidad sobrehumana con las manos,sensacional ejemplo de sentido del compas y la sensacion de escuchar algo asi..................................como magico. Maravilloso.

[@bapnseattle]

He is so soothing... love appreciating his unique style

[@jawsykilla]

This is beautiful music, I could sit here and think for hours :)

[@adyyy22]

1 instrument, yet it sound like there is whole orchestra playing. You my friend, are rare, pure talent which one can ONLY be born with. I have been listening to you for days now and i can't get enough. Thank you so much....

[@whotookjimirocket]

lol born with? ask him how much practice he's done and compare that to how much you have. don't blame it on genetics and put his diligence in a trash can

[@Jason94941]

@@whotookjimirocket I totally agree, pure dedication to his craft. No one is born with the skill of being a good guitar player. practice, practice, and then practice some more.

[@fervanheel]

Andy, your my favor guitar player ever...

[@liamconway8142]

Andy your the best love all your song my favorite is into the ocean

[@xursuss]

Nothing is better than Andy...keeps me to heaven!

[@elilykos5879]

Andy McKee has mad skills!

[@RevealerOfNow]

A man in the flow of his own light and passion right there!

[@moyleanation]

bow down to the master by the by ANSWER yes we do love 80s

[@bolaxaaaa]

Andy is incredible!! Amazing player and composer!

[@Hell31]

Hunter's Moon!! was freaking amazing in this live version!!

[@hardy2966]

Yes, absolutely marvellous. Never had thought before that one could play the guitar the way Andy does.

[@sondrewks]

The sound he makes of that guitar!

[@philshelby57]

Dieu lui a donné un véritable talent... C'est le meilleur, un grand bravo.

[@RickThatcher]

It's nothing without the hands of a master on it.

[@mclaw1818]

Makes me melt.. drifting

[@wfguth]

Andy is Andy as Usual. !!

[@mrod132]

One of the most creative guitarist i have ever seen! Truly one of a kind.

[@MiK4U2B]

Rylynn is my fav., so amazing! Makes me dreaming of a sandy beach with a beautiful woman! Birds flying and the sun goes down slowly!!!

[@lovetraveler1]

thank you thank you thank you.

[@etwl]

2022 still incredible!