Al Di Meola - Egyptian Danza (Live)

He is the king!

[@stevec3623]

Al Di Meola... in my humble opinion, the most under-rated guitarist/musician in modern history. This guy has rocked me for 45 years! love him!

[@markokecman1177]

Yeah but .. like.... I think that much more people know the name "Hendrix" than "Dimeola"...

[@ivonsmith3095]

underated? No! He won Guitar Player poll a million times. I love much of Al's music and technique but you can say the same as you mentioned about John Mclaughlin! Who has a wider legacy even than Al.

[@kenw8875]

Al is why i started guitar at age 20. saw him live in ‘06 in DC. el magnifica 💃

[@MultiUtube2010]

Hey I saw him play 20 years ago live, flawless, I remember 1 mistake, and 1 mistake he saved, impressive, with so many keys, scales and notes. It really was one of the best shows I have ever seen, you have to see him live to truly appreciate him. Finding gaps can only happen when your playing in the pocket constantly, we are suppose to as musicians, he just lets you know.

[@Brian98121]

What a great version of a great song by Al. Al even makes his acoustic guitar sing like one of his Les Pauls. The fact most of the musicians on the stage are reading from charts shows how professional and accomplished of a musician and composer Al is.

[@tomyg2]

Brilliant, one of my favorite compositions by Al. He's a genius.

[@captaindrewcavanaugh]

He is in my opinion, one of the greatest musicians/guitarists of all time. I saw him live years ago back in the early 90's and he blew my mind. Definitely opened my mind to what was out there as far as how performers play the levels of this.

[@asmodeux18]

Al Di Meola is a magician on the strings. His tone, speed, and feel are second to none. It's always a pleasure hearing him play the guitar. This is a terrific tune. It's so exotic and full of passion.

[@CleoComedy]

Awesome!!! It's funny how I am a Pianist, yet I enjoy the guitar more!!!! This guy is great! Love the music!! :)

[@Kendrothalamus]

I love how Al incorporates a sythesizer with his Ovation! Also, I love Egyptian harmonies!!!!!!!

[@DustinDrums1]

this is a wonderful rendition of this song! al di is truely one of the greatest of all time. I mean, look how he started his career... return to forever??? how epic

[@rkelly62]

One of my favorite cuts off of the Casino album. The first fusion album I ever bought. Changed the way I thought of music for the rest of my life.

[@BrunoBucci]

I glad you saw Mama live! My father saw Genesis here in Sao Paulo Brazil, after Peter Gabriel!

[@WilliamEPoole]

Even to this day, it is hard to imagine anyone better than this artist.

[@holyyy_diver]

J.Satriani

[@sspark2686]

holydiver11 Carlos Santana

[@douglas70940]

HA HA HA ! ! !

[@Han-Solo459]

Even the applause is musical....

[@luizoliveiraguitar]

Al di Meola is a great inspiration!!! He is amazing! What a beautiful, colorful song!

[@michaelmixon1099]

I really enjoy his music.

[@tonyguinta]

Hey gets a great electric sound out of that Ovation for his solos. Excellent control over his dynamics and tone with both his technique and the use of the volume pedal. As always, his sense of rhythm is amazing.

[@alexandercabrera9093]

You have to hear Al di M. Paco da Lúcia John McLaughlin awesome magic of three geniuses 🎸🎸🎸🖤🖤🖤

[@roneill1234]

I saw Al in NY at Stonybrook University during the black cat shuffle tour I was 16. This was a mind bending experience at 16. I only played guitar for 3 years at that point. I remember leaving the concert thinking WHY BOTHER PLAYING THE GUITAR ANYMORE. That is how good AL was ! I have never been to a concert since that was so cool. I remember he had a Marshall half stack and a Mesa Boogie half stack side by side on stage. He sounded awesome. Recently I saw him perform in Raleigh NC. Wow !

[@DamonomadMusicExperience]

this guy is absolutely amazing.

[@kemplerbrave]

Incredible guitarist for sure. I saw him at the Morris Stage in NJ in 1977 and he was tremendous. :)

[@TheSaverino]

THE most underrated artist!

[@albertorockmaster1836]

i think this is the best version live, with the sitar effect he has on the acoustic guitar

[@Timothonius]

This is among the most unique performances i've ever heard in my life.

[@minjoem]

Al Dimeola - what can you say? He is my all time favorite.

[@TheLittleguitar]

I'ALWAYS COME BACK TO THIS SONG

[@sinnerorsavior]

The secret to some of his infamous live performances is credited to Gumby Ortiz, the percussionist. They have been playing together for over twenty years. 😊

[@furkabala]

Maravilhoso, virtuoso, inspirador. A música não tem fronteiras.

[@raydan18]

Master musician, guitarist & beyond!...Super!

[@siddhant812]

love this man,after watching this video i am really proud to owe an ovation............ I still remember the day when my mom promised me to buy an ovation celebrity cc24 model on getting good marks in 12 boards................

[@Costa655]

I travelled all around the world from my room with Al D's music.

[@tevevid]

I think he is both the best guitarrist and composer for that instrument. Astonishing how intelligent, complex but easy listening his music is if you know it. I have listened to his early work from around 1975-1978 know and then for more than three decades. However his second album was even better and, believe it or not, his first solo album Land of the Midnight Sun must be one of the best LP ever recorded !.

[@torrid94]

that wasn't just great...it was freakkkin EPIC....don't know how some ppl disliked this video...

[@fredandpattychandler4130]

Al Di Meola, has the perfect musicians career. The fans that know him, and his incredible music. Are dedicated listener's. And not fly by night fans. Where their into your sound, for that one big radio hit. Al Di, gets much more respect than that. His enduring career, is a testament to his wonderful fans, as well as, his timeless virtuosity. Simply the original, and still the best original.

[@rd40082]

Great guitarist and amazing control of effects and midi system

[@erikschaepers]

Well, in his books which I have studied, he actually advocates learning all possible scales in all combinations. But what he plays does not rely too much on those. That is where extraordinary talent comes in, where extraordinary amounts of deliberate practice and rehearsal time make a huge difference.

[@joeylodes]

AMAZING arrangement of THE tune that sold me on Mr. Al all those years ago. Incredible!!!! Joey Lodes

[@TheReighnart]

Wow dude, he is king, that beginning thing past the frets was sweet.

[@amishspaceforce96]

Egyptian Tony Danza is one of my favourite Di Meola songs

[@EwolDJ]

I would describe it as 'compositional jazz' - not much improv, but astonishing discipline in the arrangement. The creativity comes in with variations in the instrumentation with each performance. This is master class. Some of those guitar phrases and figures probably only Al can deliver. And on this version his playing is even more complex than the original recording, if that's possible.

[@abduljalilmohamed3884]

Sounds and melody and also chords shift make me feel so much fun about how Al compose a music

[@Claymor621]

Fantastic version of one of my faves by Al Di M.

[@whitedress01]

Al Di Meola is awesome. Thank you for posting this.

[@congodaddy]

Wow astonishing! Also amazing is how well strings mix with... well um strings

[@RobBroderick44]

The sound of that ovation ! Great playing an compo ! The cover by Glen Drover is great too !

[@sailhawk05]

Ah - just your typical Di Meola virtuosity - occasional blinding speed, plenty of curves, on the edge but never crashing - great to listen to - and to watch... nicely shot and recorded.

[@rompeyrasga]

Fantástico como siempre Al Di Meola!!!

[@andreamq]

Al di Meola..... you are crazy!!! I like iiiiiit

[@Kurogasa55]

wow, he is a great guitar player. not many people can play like that and have such a clean sound. he does not get sloppy at all.

[@renato113]

Great video by Al Di Meola...He is one of my fav..musician..GREAT STUFF Thanks my friend...>>..renato

[@ceeeeej]

Al is quite possibly the most "in the pocket" guitar player ever. It's nigh impossible to trip up this man's rhythm.

[@Antichroust]

i saw that concert in tv... it was amazing !

[@OlUncleJoe]

Megaprofessional stuff - nearly 100% perfect! One in a million pulls off such a stunt!

[@Jackalski57]

This sounds as excellent as the more sparse original. The orchestration really fills out the sound and gives it much more textre. It must be tough, even for a master like Al D. to "not" play certain parts and allow the piano, etc., to fill in some parts that he'd been playing as a continuous song for years and years!

[@mexilla79]

Wow awesome, this song is fantastic what a great themes!!!

[@HaraldGerzsabek]

. . . inimitable, irresistible & adventurous . . .

[@PeMoFilm]

Today five years ago, I visited my second concert of Al at the Graf Zeppelin Halle in Friedrichshafen, each of them unforgettable!

[@RoberthStrand]

I know. I saw him live in Lithuania about one year ago and I was very shocked listening to acoustic and distortion at the same time.

[@MazenMohsen-qz8pk]

I think he is using pedal to the acoustic guitar to sound like electric guitar

[@Atomblaster5]

Very inspiring! Di Meola is a genius!

[@CRAMERR69]

He just blew my mind! Again!

[@aliyealtunbilek3121]

wonderfoll .virtiöz.. süper.. performans..

[@JoaoLuisOliveira]

Gotta love his left shoulder! =P Fine piece of art. Cheers

[@saad5656]

one of the best guitarits in the world

[@15yvonnepurua]

Al demiola is the greatest ever luv it

[@inptrsn]

One of the best renditions of A. D's best song

[@watch-me-fail]

I would not like to play with Al Di Meola. Not because he is not a genius, but he is a genius at time. If you can't have impeccable timing Al will throw you off with his rhythmic shenanigans. He has a knack for finding gaps...i just would be thrown off so much...but then again it would bring my playing to another level.

[@RoC1909]

Al has a habit of doing that! He can make even the most "hardened" guitarist want to pack it up! You are a lucky guy to have seen him! He is a beast!

[@DavidLivingstoneStoney]

@tevevid Same here, brother! I had the pleasure of seeing RTF live. Amazing stuff...one of the most memorable concerts I've ever experienced. Yes, those first two albums are in my vinyl collection and were on my turntable quite often. The man is a master.

[@Dragonfire7777]

I love you this song !!!Merci🎸🎸🎸🎸🎶🎶🎵🎵🎼🎼🎼

[@ryfepersonal]

For those wondering about what was improvised and what was not, listen closely: if you hear other instruments playing the exact same line (or a harmony) that Al is, then it's written out. I'd also suggest listening to the song in it's original released form on the CD Casino... you'll hear almost every line exactly as you're hearing it in concert here.

[@ciliaris2]

I saw Clapton many times including with RW. I also saw Tour Deforce live at the Tower Theatre in Philly were it was recorded. Can't compare.

[@molomono]

It's just like all the other amazing solo guitarists when they play live. There are written sections that really capture song which they play, and then they improvise accordingly between those sections. Makes every live performance very unique.

[@LUITEN1]

amooooooo amooo este hombree!

[@norcico]

saw him live awesome!

[@The-Ogzilla]

This is the greatest thing I have ever heard

[@crazyworldbigsound]

Amazing stuff! Eric from Crazy World Big Sound

[@whatsthewayforward]

What sweet tones!

[@danpopescu2876]

Impresionant: profesionalism, profesionalism, profesionalism...

[@themusicdr]

i love this -fantastic. guitar esp but also other instrumentalist v good

[@deathscythekim729]

This is the Rhythm and Time guy..He's just superb!

[@manonietto6086]

Great Di Meola. We salute u!

[@nez72]

That's great guitar work!

[@yaisum]

That opening groove is the beast. Not tricky necessarily, but just funky.

[@NoroArroyo]

just amazing, inspiring

[@scouserrr]

Once I was listening to this while driving from Barcelona to Pamplona.

[@marcelocuadradobenaglio3424]

Al Di Meola playing a great guitar piece. He's one of the best guitarist of the world. I'm like so much his concerts with Paco De Lucia and John Mac Laughlin.

[@IgneousWarrior]

Essentially, what he's advocating is learning all those scale with the intent of learning how they sound and how you can relate them to one another. Done properly, you'll eventually begin ignoring your conscious inclination towards scales and begin playing with their sounds in mind, but without any kind of arbitrary restrictions that some people think a scale entails.

[@LWL888]

WOW!!! Very different from the original, yet cool in its own right!

[@TheGoddessCaroline]

I need to learn how to play!!! I also need some instruments! This was inspirational. I'd love to give drums a try.

[@toernebohmite]

I remember about twelve months ago when he had a show planned for Canberra. I drove a long distance from my rural town only to find out the show had been cancelled. Needless to say, I was very upset. Never did find out why he cancelled. I imagine it was because not many tickets were sold due to the fact that a small tub of yoghurt has more culture than Canberra.

[@scottblnchrd]

Can anyone else out there say that they've been a fan of Al for the last 36 years, since before his days with Return To Forever?

[@mussakulovd]

Man, he is so great... It takes a lot of technique and lots of talent, and much of other factors to play different folks, like Al.... I mean, from all the jazz guitarists Al differes, because he can play Spanish, Bossa Nova, egyptian, lots of mediterranean coast folk music.... Last time i heard people comapring Al with rock guitarists like Hendrix, or Vai.... This guy is way better...

[@GuitarsOfArp]

@SoggyPizzaPockets1 thanx!!! going to perform this at school so it´s kinda helpful to know what scale to solo in without going too far out

[@ShoanSnoday]

I used top listen to this everyday when I was about 14 in 1978 or 1979

[@aguigolfer]

AL Di Meola The Best!

[@Vader1525]

al di meola is fantastic

[@whycrynow123]

I think that's an ovation, and ovations have great sounding pickups =] Also, he's rly good. hahaha

[@hartistry1957]

I like the overdrive patch for the Ovation hotspot; shredding acoutstic!

[@rnr5682]

doesn't get any better than this.

[@1152MING]

Increible!!!!

[@whitedress01]

beatillica, You Post the most awesome guitar players! Have you ever heard of Phil Keaggy. Rated #6 in guitar players magazine in 1982.? Thank you for posting this!