Antoine Dufour - These Moments - solo guitar

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[@kennyd3811]

Hey guys. I remember 11 yrs ago going to the Free Library in this local town where I lived just to sit in the computer lab and listen to this song for the hour that our visitors pass allowed…I was drinking heavily and trying anything I could get my hands on at the time. My life was in shambles. This song and his music really helped me through some hard times. My sobriety date is April 22, 2017…..Love.

[@amtrmedia]

This song is a memory of that moment that you actually made the change. That is the significance. Congrats.

[@Schmoogis]

That's beautiful too hear. Much love from a stranger and keep fighting the good fight.

[@jiggity9]

fuckin eh dude. hope you’re still living life!

[@chillywonka25]

Mad love brother/\

[@BrandonDickenson35]

Funny, been sober before but far from now. Here I am today at old candyrat stuff from back when , looking back on what i(correction, life) needs to be now reminiscing..... And your comments are 6months old now with relevant replies still within days. Maybe there's a reason it's a small world after everything still.. Much love, may tomorrow wake up brighter for us all

[@SuperRambo111]

I can't believe it's been 10 years already. I remember sitting in my room practicing guitar when this was uploaded. Antoine has always been my number 1 influence and biggest idol. I remember the goosebumps.

[@mamamia5668]

Same pal

[@mrchoon2010]

Same. I was a stoner back then, sitting in my room with a joint and guitar. Married with a kid, now. Man things have changed

[@Walans]

Always chase the goosebumps 🎼☮️

[@pcheber]

he probably did it in 1 take, too...

[@deank179]

Oh yes! Haven't been here in a while. But its good to be back! When he brings the kick drum in that one bar earlier at the start of the second chorus... mmmm damn so good!!

[@xparallax]

I finally realized what the handkerchief is for. Because his guitar becomes so overwhelmed with emotion, the rag is to catch its tears of joy.

[@forthesakeofallahswt2104]

+Durk Strombacher well said bro

[@ljsoler03]

Amen bud!!

[@sussezq]

What is the fabric for... I'm new to all of this. Just curious. Thanks!

[@EthanDrewMusic]

+sussezq The bandanna/fabric is to mute any extra vibrations coming from the strings at the top of the guitar where they are attached. It gives the strings a bit more of a "pop" and gives the sound of the strings more clarity. These bandanna's are mostly present in fingerstyle/percussive style guitar music.

[@zthemiguel_5337]

I saw him a week ago and i asked him what the rag was for, he said that whenever he plays a note or a chord, he can hear the high pitched sounds from beyond the nut... thats how good his ear is

[@KyleSmith-om6ov]

Sometimes I let my guitar sit in my chair and watch videos like this. Guitars need their Porn too.

[@walaacademy7292]

*looks back at guitar* "NO YOU DIDNT."

[@brianbauer7560]

So true. Beautiful comment

[@nostromo_n6429]

Savage

[@towertito2149]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@theviewer3478]

Some say he's still playing the outro to this day.

[@jetpaq]

rotf....u silly!

[@zachrollins9034]

Indeed. I hear he has learned to eat, sleep, and make conversation while still playing that very outro. :)

[@NedMcPhie]

The Viewer I actually loled at this. My mate and I were saying a few days ago that once you start playing that killer bassline, one does not simply stop.

[@jackbenson8228]

The Viewer ah dude, you made me laugh out loud :B

[@meerinpol9874]

The Viewer Can you let me know where so I can go and listen to it please. Thanks

[@zamardii12]

The acoustics in this entire recording are just perfect.

[@kfcfunera1]

When things are going crappy in my life, I listen to this song, and I feel like things are going to be okay.

[@orboksanci]

You should also check out make-everything-ok.com/ ! Not sayin that mister Dufour wouldn't work:) Cheers!

[@nathanshoemaker5968]

I hope you're doing well.

[@chancelewis2846]

Haha! Just the opposite for me. When things are going great I watch this to remind myself that no matter how good things get, I still suck at guitar haha. Keeps me humble.

[@jan279]

Can't believe this was 10 years ago, one of the songs that made me fall in love with fingerstyle guitar.

[@elbryan4751]

Yesss

[@sixstringblues06]

Same here

[@user-ob8ee5ep1k]

Always come back here when i feel the autumn breeze is coming

[@Jayheid98]

In the first minute when he hits that signature bass hammer-on succession, my soul was chased by the music into a euphoric utopia. I kid you not I almost melted to tears. I aspire to be this kind of musician one day. His life's worries are running away on the strings and comfort is resonating through his body. I wanna cry...

[@toufonglee5073]

The guitar feels the same way. Hence Antoine hangs a handkerchief to catch its tears.

[@Jayheid98]

Tou Lee I just read again what I wrote because of your reply, and was astounded that words came close to describing the entrancing beauty of this music weeping life into my speakers. In my opinion and mine alone, almost all music pales in comparison to how this can make one feel.

[@abbylongtine2443]

Same

[@RedceLL1978]

Oh relax

[@Schmoogis]

@@RedceLL1978 nah, let the person feel their feelings, don't be an ass about it JJ.

[@Ozzmosisf35]

I love how effortlessly he does this! The faces he makes is not due to complication, he's enjoying what he's hearing!

[@MandyM91]

I've watched this a thousand times and i just can't get enough. Your talent should be known worldwide, cause you're not just a musician.. you're a magician.. your music send me to another landscape, another reality and touch deep down my heart. Thank you

[@DrBromiAndufEwd]

Some would even call him....A Mugician... :-D

[@weaseltown]

@@DrBromiAndufEwd came to comment this exact thing lol.

[@guitarristaflamenca]

@@weaseltown I’ve always deeply disliked the concept of “mugicianship”. I’ve talked about it a lot with colleagues over the years and we’ve always felt it does such a disservice to musicians. People too often assume this has something to do with talent. If you practice hours a day for many many years you can absolutely achieve a high level of skill. Naturally, some people have physical predispositions that mean they are suited to playing well - just like how being tall means you are naturally better suited to play basketball than a shorter person. However there are plenty of tall people who won’t play basketball professionally because they don’t practice. Antoine should be celebrated for his very hard work and mature dedication to the instrument and his compositions. What his hands do is simply a byproduct of that. Myself and others often have felt treating musicians as some how separately gifted or magical does a disservice because it means you don’t adequately celebrate them for the qualities they really deserve. Namely, the dedication and hard work it takes to practice obsessively even when you are tired and often practicing repetitive or boring exercises or phrases. Nobody sees the unglamorous, boring, exhausting, endless practice they just see the end product. While the end product is important to celebrate I think it is more respectful to celebrate everything that went into creating that end product.

[@thelaxlair6727]

One of the Godfathers of modern acoustic percussive style IMO.

[@zachb5803]

I’m a guitarist for 16years and this might be the best I’ve ever seen anyone play and most definitely in this style I’m in awe...thank you for your beautiful music!

[@TwistedIdentity]

This never gets old.

[@mikeolivra]

The most beautiful arrangement I've ever seen!

[@jenniferreid8515]

it sounds like a bass player, a guitar player and a drummer all in one...just amazing!

[@LeastLikelyGents]

Good headphones are a must for listening to this, the fullness of sound and harmonic color is mesmerizing. Antoine Dufour's music has kept my jaw on the floor for a good number of yearsnow. It never gets old.

[@towertito2149]

All these years later. And every note is just as crisp. Beautiful. And the last breakdown is soooooo good. Still resonates the same way It did the first time. 🤟

[@user-ol5qt2ks4l]

10 years ago,I was just 3 years old.A song with my childhood.

[@FenlonAcoustic]

That outro will never end in my head.

[@rajivpokharel88]

idk how many times i have watched this and commented here, but this is just too good to ears. absolute melody. and that section from 3:34 onwards is just out of this world. my heart just melts at that part!

[@Thekazza62]

This is pure bliss. Have been listening to this on repeat for I don't know how many times. :)

[@ashleyroscioli4296]

THIS SONG IS BEAUTIFUL, AMAZING, AND IT NEVER GETS OLD.....I COULD LISTEN TO IT OVER AND OVER AGAIN!

[@jordanmntungwa3311]

3:58 - end is still my favorite outro of all time

[@AdityaFingerstyle]

Yes this and "into your heart"

[@jaccabana26]

Some say he is still playing to this day

[@jordanmntungwa3311]

3 years later and I'm back again. I haven't played (or listened) to guitar music in years. I'm glad to say that as of June 2019 I reenter this wonderful world tapping, harmonics and beautiful melodies written by the most wonderful people

[@jordanmntungwa3311]

Had a baby in 2020. I am once again preparing to get back to music.. again😂how time flies.. Time is the outro of this song.#

[@Shakegioh]

It's 2016 and I still love how this makes me feel

[@alihijazi4451]

Shake good music never gets old ;)

[@fakiirification]

its 2018 and im still jammin. Good music doesn't have an expiration date.

[@rogerwebb9600]

Master at work so, so GOOD!

[@jimcastile1905]

Still my favorite modern fingerstyle composition and performance. Thank you Antoine.

[@TF-iz4my]

Who else has been watching him since 08?

[@Domzdream]

I never tire seeing this video. I've had this in my favourite section for 6 years now.

[@oysterpopsicles3362]

You are amazing and inspirational brother!!! Thank you for providing joy in my life during very dark times!!! God bless!

[@InesHerrmann]

It's got a beautiful mood. A mix of stardust and the moon. Sunrise and Sunset in one. Nice! And very well done

[@mattevans7388]

I have been playing guitar for twenty years and only recently have I become acquainted with percussive finger style. Love this style of music but I keep coming back to this song. So amazingly beautiful. Thank you Mr. Dufour for this piece of sonic brilliance.

[@Psyntaur]

This man is an anomaly. Candyrat labels some incredible talent. I only wish everyone could see him through a musicians eye.

[@joes7888]

learned a lot from him and andy mckee. One of the greatest musician ever. His duet w Tommy gauthier is another collection of masterpieces. Inspiration to take guitar playing to the next level n what i never thot possible b4 this.

[@budgee2628]

I find myself returning to this live recording often, over the past 15 years since I first discovered it through a friend. I hope Antoine Dufour today is in good health and still creating what he loves. How amazing the fungibility of beautiful music like his that can speak to us in our particular moments ("moments") regardless of ever-changing context. Music like his is a constant soundtrack that grounds us in the things we love while we experience the constancy of change. This song, at this point, conjures scattered memories of every year that I've came back to this song. Through scatteredness comes a reminder that we are one and the same. Thanks, Antoine.

[@andrewhaas5381]

After 5 years, this remains my favorite piece of music. I always come back to it and find peace here. cheers Antoine!

[@roshanut]

Andrew Haas same for me 👍🏼

[@sebbe4717]

and after 10 ?

[@ethantasch]

This has to be my new favorite acoustic guitar song.

[@legendreoli]

And it's still just as good 10 years later

[@Reelworthy]

I have NEVER been so happy watching a guitar master work his craft... PURE unrivaled fun. Antoine, you are a gift.

[@whatdothlife4660]

He's so dynamic and creative it's glorious.

[@whisperscribe]

I remember when I was younger and this came out, it was such an inspiration for me that 13 years later I still remember your name.

[@artdesireboutique]

You're a God. The expression and warmth in your work is just sublime.

[@bergerdrum]

Got turned onto this by Kevin Keith. Wow...absolutely incredible. How can anybody not like this??? Insane... Antoine, this is pure genius. A beautiful tune, great colors, evocative, played monstrously well. Bravo!!

[@learncontrol23ify]

The percussions are out of this world

[@TehNemoz]

I've had this song on my Playlist for years and years. Now I get to share it with my 2 year old ❤ absolutely love it.

[@whatdothlife4660]

This seems like REALLY good baby music.

[@BruceHarms]

Antoine! I bought your album at the Candy Rat website in 2006 and lost it. Too my absolute astonishment I was able to redownload it in 2020. I totally forgot about this AMAZING piece of music an realized when I heard it that I knew it. You are with the greats with Don Ross, Andy McKee, and Michael Hedges!

[@trevorjohnson7759]

This is moving. I haved watched it at least 30 times and it amazes me every time!!! I

[@stunningcactus978]

So fucking beautiful. And incredible. He's playing percussion, bass, and acoustic guitar all at once.

[@EstherEkePhD]

Antoine Dufour, Your music lifts my soul. Thank you for your beautiful music

[@_RyanLee]

Forever grateful to Antoine for this masterpiece. A true prodigy & something of a musical genuis. The term starving/struggling artist really applied to me within the last few years. Between making ends meet financially chasing happiness & chasing my dreams I somehow lost ambition for my passion for music. But seeing Antoine play this live at the Canvas Festival after NAMM was a life changing moment. Sometimes you struggle & lose everything & everyone that matters for your passion. Sometimes one moment is all it takes to remind you what you live for.

[@jamespovichpiano]

By far, the best sounding guitarist I've ever heard

[@AT-yg4nk]

Goood god man!! That breakdown part at 2:00 gives me the goosebumps like none other!! And that OUTRO!!! This is one of my favorite acoustic songs ever. Seriously you are Godsend Antoine! Thank you!

[@stevecole3192]

I can listen to this song in a continuous loop for days. Thank you Antoine. Gorgeous song masterfully played.

[@alem4831]

This is one of those songs of which I can hardly get too much. Not just the piece itself, but the lovely tone of the guitar as well. They both make up for a truly beautiful musical experience.

[@joshuawillard5834]

this guy is one of my favorites on candyrat. he blows most the others outa the water.

[@10j5e22v26z]

Do you know of a musician named Justin King? If not, I think you'd like his music.

[@joshuawillard5834]

dude, thank you! I checked him out last night it was great!!!

[@joshuawillard5834]

Hey, if you could, my page has a couple videos that I posted of myself playing guitar as well! I'm no Justin King (yet) but, you might like what I have to offer! :D

[@brucelikesmusic1]

I feel Trevor Gordon Hall, Andy McKee, and Antoine stand out more than the others but to say one is better would be hard.

[@10j5e22v26z]

Bruce Butler Yeah, the thing about science is that you need to first find good ways to objectively measure the various aspects that are included in figuring out who's better.

[@RicoTheUnknown]

Oh my dear lord!! That is unbelievable!!

[@bobbycbutcher]

One of my all time favorite songs. Always brings me back still so astounded by the brilliance

[@tacticalchunder1207]

This is one of the most beautiful things that I have ever heard. Love the passion in his playing.

[@kyleheinzen6719]

Skill levels of Acoustic Guitar Playing. Amateur Intermediate Advanced Pure Bad A** Antoine Dufour

[@lint3880]

Amateur Intermediate Advanced Pure Bad A** Antoine Dufor Preston Reed

[@kyleheinzen6719]

Gideon Maximilian He's good mate but Antoine makes him look like he's playing with a shoe box with rubber band strings.

[@Daniel3159]

This heals my soul...

[@xXxglassgowdreamxXx]

This is just amazing to listen to and watch. Love this man's playing!

[@krumpin312anime]

I've been a fan for 5 years I just can't get enough amd I love every second of his music.

[@marcolively3891]

This should have just as many views as "drifting," enough said.

[@emil5884]

Drifting is a horrible song in comparison! Horrible!

[@marcolively3891]

Emil Hägglund I think you misunderstood my comment. My point is that this song is just as good, and deserves just as much recognition and views as Andy McKee's, "Drifting." This song is definitely more technical, but that doesn't mean it's any better or worse either, however, Antoine is not as popular as Andy, so to anyone who is new to Percussive Fingerstyle, Andy's name shows up first, and that's what they show all their friends. They do this before they ever even watch Mike Dawes, "The Impossible!" or even some of Lucas Jury, or the contestants of the #LowdenYoungGuitarist . There's a lot of talent out there, and "Drifting" will always be a classic, but this should be too, haha. ,Cheers Mate.

[@marcolively3891]

Max Godman's "Dear Mother" is a great song too man!

[@emil5884]

Marco Lively Indeed, it appears I misunderstood you. I thought of another Drifting, which is far more popularised. Time to check out Andy's songs, I know they are fantastic.

[@ga8rielsMsg]

YYYYYYUUUUUUUUUSSSSSSSSS!!!

[@JeffreySales23]

I don't even know how you come up with this, unreal.

[@JeffreyCed]

Great tone and sound, beautiful melody, awesome rithym, amazingly played. Lovely!

[@TheKeyboardxWarrior]

I always come back to this video whenever I'm deep in thought about anything. Thank you, and I mean it.

[@countryside_guy]

Oh my god that is beautiful!!!!!

[@TiasAhlgreN]

Absolutely fucking amazing ! This is what musical talent combined with an immense amount of hard work might turn out. Remember people: You too can achieve greatness. Cultivate the art of whatever it is you're doing. Think outside the box, never give up and always look for inspiration wherever you can find it. Life sure is wonderful. It might at times seem like a fight, not worth fighting - and it might not at times be... However when you sit there, during that special moment when you're listening to an inspiring tune and looking deep within you. Then you'll know that the emotion is true.

[@maxinehochman712]

A masterpiece that I have listened to several times. Great work Antoine!

[@cosmikgazer]

Hands down one of my fav guitarists to listen to. Especially while doing hobbies. Really takes me on a journey and eases a busy mind.

[@smpxix]

Quite possibly the most accomplished guitarist of all time at work

[@douglasaguilar2408]

Ha 9 anos vendo esse vídeo, ha 9 anos me encantando por cada acorde!

[@MegaSlowe]

Always a pleasure to see someone who is a master at his craft. The thing that amazes me about Antoine Dufour is that his compositions show a maturity beyond his years. The guy is only in his mid-30's, but his music sounds like it comes from someone much more seasoned in life. Plus, he seems like he's just a normal guy that you'd like to have as a friend. Big fan, hope to see him in concert some time.

[@MrMegaFredZeppelin]

This is awesome. Right into my GUITAR GREATS playlist. ROCK ON!!!!!!!

[@cakedog2608]

I'm just gonna give my opinion. Antoine Dufour is the greatest guitarist that ever lived. There I said it.

[@danielkaasikas6047]

You should check out Daniel Padim, real talent!

[@jessewest2109]

2.3 mil solid. Love this guy, one the top three imo

[@KarlKKoch]

I always like coming back to guitarists from the Candyrat so as to seek inspiration for my own music and playing. I really appreciate hearing some positive tones, straying away from my own music, which is intrumental and acoustic too, but recounting completly different, agressive and bitter stories. This is my "quiet place", which appears in my mind every time I hear something like Antoine`s play.

[@peterreimerMannaufderBank]

Man, this is one of the coolest tunes through the last years. Great handwork and art !!!

[@QuesoJim]

About to go see him live in Little Rock, AR. So stoked

[@LaniakeaLeathercrafts]

Same here! However not until October! Should both be a great time for sure! :)

[@albertobenitez6427]

Noah McCoy I get to see Andy McKee on Nov 14th :0

[@JanileighCohen]

so beautiful

[@peaceiscoming]

First time to hear you play Antoine. Very nice artistry. Great sound quality too. Thank you for sharing your gift with us. More please.

[@sandrachoicegibson9249]

I first saw this video back in 2014 and I fell in love with it till today. That's awesome

[@candicehughes1142]

If this guitar was water, Antoine would be walking on it.

[@peterjones6456]

This is somehow a fantastic description

[@xianji5306]

Rather that than walking on the guitar

[@FatAlan_]

ridiculously talented person

[@patrickmwamwongi5288]

How can someone dislike this beautiful piece... Its magic! Beautiful.. Amazing!

[@mariamason1919]

This is when your soul and instrument are in total unison. Thank you, made me FEEL .

[@NorbertHinterberger]

Amazing, indeed..

[@theberto]

oooo mannnnn that was insane!!!

[@robdubent]

I've been listening to this song for well over a year now and it'st still just as splendid. Bravo

[@jenniferreid8515]

you can tell antoine really feels the music he is playing. ... i love it.

[@NEADx40]

I bet he knows how to play Wonderwall.

[@curtisballer]

no that songs too hard

[@hurriedcorgi]

20 years of playing stringed instruments. *puts head on desk*

[@r4zib]

***** Negatively positive comment

[@rokenom]

***** lol

[@MandyM91]

I know that feel, bro..

[@ChayosDimension]

Dont give up, bro....

[@ViniSocramSaint]

I feel ya bro. I am only 5 years on the flow but I fell ya

[@cassiemenday]

Masterpiece. This reaches my soul. Thank you.

[@ISAAKKUSH]

It's 2021 and I still love it..!

[@Matheus.torres]

AMAZING :)

[@Nightwatchmen82]

210 people are just ignorant and jealous its a sin to dislike this

[@mzamp]

Here's a man who responded properly to passion. Awesome. Time well spent...

[@CRA5HOV3RID3]

I just found Antoine two days ago, and Im hooked. his music is not only simply amazing and just beautiful, but also inspiring. I hope that one day i can play as well as you. Keep up the amazing music. Danke Schön!

[@TheVyroV]

This is like ear candy, or... Steak. This is like ear steak. Sweet, juicy ear steak.

[@stevencross6189]

total ear steak....couldn't agree more

[@FirstGearSims]

steven cross Ear steak. Too right you are.

[@AtownOriginal]

I love the analogy but when I saw "ear steak" my first thought was Tyson/Holyfield.

[@zachrollins9034]

Alex Robin That literally made me laugh out loud. I was kind of shocked, and then I felt bad for laughing. (I'm still giggling while I type this) Anyways, a hundred thanks to Antoine Dufour for his beautiful music.

[@doommetal8463]

Ryan Thompson It's bacon lol

[@Heggel]

one of the best guitar players I've ever seen... my god, what a technique!!

[@GuitarSlinger2112]

what a beautiful song... and that tone is amazing. such a beautiful sounding guitar.

[@PerfectNightmare444]

this is a masterpiece, truly beautiful, and his techniques are amazing as well!