Beatles Medley (Live from Center Stage) | Tommy Emmanuel

[@marypayne2066]

He doesn’t play the guitar, it’s part of him.

[@maxwellsmart8730]

You are watching the best acoustic guitarist in the world!

[@peterfriedrich4632]

........yes ...........!!!

[@scotttucker9346]

Probably the best guitarist in the world!

[@kawboy14]

A 1000 times ,YES !!

[@techguy9023]

Pulled the capo and changed keys and didn’t miss a beat

[@poofighter3741]

Don't forget one of the best acoustic guitars in the world Maton

[@teddynruthstudstill1508]

The greatest guitarist on the planet. 🤯🤯🤯🤯

[@ruralparadise8901]

Without a doubt. He inspired millions of guitarists around the world.❤🎉😊

[@1000000trs]

Grand Canyon, Solar Eclipse, Rocky Mountains, Great Barrier Reef, Tommy Emmanuel.

[@johnmoooo5804]

Don't forget supernovas.all wonders of nature.Tommy is supernatural!

[@JohnMaglio]

Good one

[@maryhansen8674]

This man should be a National Treasure

[@nickray6861]

Best acoustic guitarist of the world

[@jesussanz101]

The original soundtrack of my life in 5,54 minutes. Thank you Tommy, thank you.

[@kevinkilduff2064]

Flat out the finest, most entertaining guitarist to ever strap on a 6-string. Tommy is an utter magician and a world treasure. And you won't find a more humble, likable person in the business.

[@dave474c]

I'm guessing you're an Aussie

[@coryCuc]

@@dave474c Maybe he is. Maybe he's not. As a "non Aussie" I agree with every word he said. The BEST guitarist on the planet. 6 String? 12 string? elecdtric? Rock? Electric? Bluegrass? you name it. THE best.

[@dave474c]

@@coryCuc Best on the planet? Ok, each to their own I guess

[@michaelfisher9671]

@@dave474c I can think of some guitarists who can play some things Tommy can. I can think of nothing I have ever heard any guitarist play that Tommy can't.

[@dave474c]

@@michaelfisher9671 He is NOT a virtuoso. Period.

[@Geezer-yf8hv]

How many came here after the Rick Beato interview? I’m ashamed to say I didn’t even know about this guy before, but became an instant fan, and seeking out every recorded performance! His playing is pure joy, and a very cool dude on top of that!

[@coleworld1794]

Better late than never. Tommy is the acoustic god

[@Geezer-yf8hv]

@@coleworld1794 I’m finding that out, and agree! The most “fun” guitarist I’ve ever seen!! Technically amazing, but even more just a pure joy to watch and listen to!

[@diveensen]

Welcome......

[@waxxmatchproductions]

I've known of him for a while but the Rick Beato video sort got me back into his music. He is hands down my favorite acoustic guitarist!

[@2009framat]

He do not need the support of Beato Fan-boys but Beato needs people like him.

[@MrMagusperde]

Tommy gave me his guitar strings in 2001. I have him a beer. He changes them every day...I kept them on my guitar for 2 years!

[@ebutuoymak7262]

I hope it made you a better guitar player in the last 2years.

[@aclimbingto]

That's a serious expense, $30 a day for like his entire life.

[@matteodamiano2570]

Please, tell me you didn't change them!

[@tomasferreira28]

@@aclimbingto more like $6 a day

[@aclimbingto]

@@tomasferreira28 depends, acoustic strings get up there.

[@glenntant1]

Aah Hello, I’m just a hack drummer so what do I know but seeing this performance I stood back from my PC and applauded.. yelling encore!!

[@Tommyemmanuel56]

📥☝️🎁Nicegram me

[@grimdrum2396]

I'm a drummer too and this is jaw dropping!!

[@JamesLee-mp2qz]

He's playing about 3 guitar parts simultaneously, to my ears :o

[@henrydunn9420]

James Lee I watched him live one night about 4 years ago. I was about 10 feet from the stage and dead center. He made his guitar sound like 5 different instruments at the same time. The man is an incredible guitar player along with being a fantastic entertainer

[@montewright111]

Plus drums!

[@stevebilliter]

@@henrydunn9420 He's the world's best acoustic guitar player--simply phenomenal.

[@bartwijnands6703]

Well you are kinda right. He plays the bass-guitar on the top 3 strings with his thump plectrum, with his other fingers he is playing the melody (guitar 1), while playing the melody he also plays chords at the same time so guitar 2 and he is playing the drums.

[@Xidntal]

Even Clapton said that TE is the most incredible, don't forget all of the other guitarists, but TE is the godfather of the guitar.

[@bentoleal8690]

Have you ever seen anybody have so much fun playing the guitar?? He's 65 and still soaring!

[@KrizRogers]

The rhythms ❤️ The grooves ❤️ The melodies ❤️ The playfulness ❤️

[@JustFiddler]

so uplifting..... make me happy 😊

[@davenichollsmusiclife]

Yeah, but apart from that what has he ever done for us??? (Monty Python steal.......) 🤣

[@almVancouver]

Thanks, now I have to pick up my jaw off the ground!

[@georgemaisie1]

If I closed my ears I could swear there's 3 guitarists playing!!!

[@claytonwalker8074]

Then God said, let there be light and there was light...after 6 days and then on the 7th, God said this is the day to rest and listen to Mr. Tommy Emmanuel play his guitar!

[@carolynspencer6199]

So amazing!! During a difficult day, I played this video which was shared by a friend and it just turned my day around!! I play it every day now... Here comes the sun truly brings the sunshine. Tommy Emmanuel is so joyful in his guitar playing, facial expressions and presentation. Watching him I see an amazing human being... so much heart and soul there. He has been put on this earth to spread joy all over.🙂 Can't wait to see him in the fall.🎶

[@BobLachal-il3yz]

Godgiven talent . You can’t learn to play like that without divine intervention.

[@mikesimmons4519]

If you’ve ever tried to play guitar, you’d be crazy if you didn’t totally appreciate the skill and creativity Tommy displays in this performance. Wow!

[@truthseeker7794]

Yes he's good but his guitar set up is so bad. His strings are so buzzy. I get people every day asking me to stop their strings buzzing.

[@pattOnTheHead]

@@truthseeker7794 "bad"? It's clearly how he likes it. That makes it good for him, no?

[@nelsonx5326]

@@truthseeker7794 He knows his strings are buzzing. He does it on purpose.

[@truthseeker7794]

@@nelsonx5326 Yes I guess I wouldn't mind my strings buying If I could play that good.

[@mrKai33]

@@truthseeker7794 guitar god spoke🙌

[@robbyclark6915]

Remember folks, if we could all play good as tommy he wouldn’t be special anymore. 🥺

[@arlenewelker199]

WOW!!! i hope the Beatles themselves know/knew of him!

[@1000000trs]

This has only been up a few hours, and Tommy has already been praised in about 10 languages.

[@jlojck]

he deserved it tho

[@Showmetheevidence-]

Well fuck, how can you not?

[@danielbr6662]

Haha, that's right!

[@emman1408]

OMG his hands are flying all over the place but every note is as clean as a whistle. Dare I say GOAT?

[@mitchelllutch8356]

When words fail, Tommy Emmanuel's playing speaks!!!

[@peterjansen3846]

The best all-round guitarist in the world.

[@gerryboudreaultboudreault2608]

Well, yes! But a few Classsical guitartists are also great.. ! Go, Tommy !

[@milos-ITMilosevicsimpathy1]

This is absolutely immposible to play.

[@Xidntal]

You can see that it's not...😊

[@milos-ITMilosevicsimpathy1]

Off course, it's only should practice 😊

[@fraviddraser3891]

this is easy to do, i've done it

[@JayRiemenschneider]

Yeah pretty basic

[@comanchio1976]

​@@milos-ITMilosevicsimpathy1 I could practice for a thousand years and have 2 extra hands and not even come close to this...😮

[@derick-smith]

That capo removal without missing a note at 1:09 is one of the most impressive things in the whole video. That takes practice as much as the rest of the performance. I've played for almost 20 years and I have never even considered doing something like that. Tommy is one of one... amazing.

[@DBMorris]

I agree. That totally blew my mind! One of the slickest maneuvers I've ever seen. I've been playing longer than I care to admit and I couldn't even dream of pulling that off. Such a Master!

[@bundescoach3528]

@Jdoughty34 goes from Here Comes The Sun to When I'm Sixty-Four

[@kiaanagrawal8031]

@@DBMorris only guitarists understand

[@DBMorris]

@@kiaanagrawal8031 👍

[@waynegatehouse3998]

One of the best ever, Chet Atkins, Roy Clark, Glenn Campbell, and more come to mind. Brilliant 👏.

[@SavedRickAstley]

never gonna give you up never gonna let you down never gonna run around and desert you

[@rabukan5842]

Can't get enough of Tommy playing The Beatles, or Tommy playing anything.

[@fishmanpa]

"Practice, practice, practice, practice , practice. And when you think you've practiced enough, practice some more." - Tommy Emmanuel. He literally owns what he does. Amazing! Seen you live Tommy and you've inspired me to be the best that I can be.

[@lavers_1]

I can play really good, people tell me this in life. But I know I'm only at 50 % of this level after 38 years. Tommy you have the gift!

[@xebio6]

50% of this is a shit ton of skills... You must be one super guitarist

[@tecentral7564]

Upload some videos brother

[@JeffPenaify]

@@xebio6 its not that Tommy is super skilled (he is no doubt) it's about the soul he pours into the instrument. Not just a lifetime of practice a lifetime of loving to play and learn.

[@joe22589]

I never heard someone say that he has 50% of Tommy's skills. I think that would mean you belong to the 500 best acoustic players in the world. Please post a video!

[@steveglover8856]

Just saw Tommy last night at Massey Hall. As he walked onto the stage he tripped and fell. We weren’t sure if it was a joke but he actually fell and hurt his ribs. Despite the auspicious beginning he blew us all away. Best guitarist we have seen !

[@neilangus4401]

This man is just simply fantastic on guitar Australia should be very proud

[@barryschwarz]

This Australian is proud of him, but he is a global treasure, not just a national one. He's a credit to the species.

[@johnblack1030]

TE can do it all on an acoustic guitar. The best who’s alive today.

[@captainkangaroo4301]

He’s great with a strat and tele too.

[@bmanduprit2962]

I saw him live about 25 years ago and he is still just as good

[@apachepete4967]

I have had the Privilege of seeing Tommy ( and his brother Phil, . . RIP mate ) LIVE and, as a muso myself, have Never seen ANYONE better. Even at the breakneck speed he plays . . No Mistakes. After that performance with the Beatles Medley, I believe his Guitar wanted a Cigarette.

[@Az2013ful]

Tommy Emmanuel is a world treasure. I wonder if he really, truly knows how much he gives to us when we listen to him. It is everything that is good in this world. He is fabulous.

[@lisasomerville1290]

Yes! I left his show last evening with tears streaming down my face. A beautiful and blessed gift he gives his audience. ❤

[@brianfinnegan3465]

greatest player that has ever lived

[@phillace]

Its Bloody crazy the way this man plays an acoustic guitar !

[@uapnewdiscoveryimages]

The picking rhythms, the accuracy, the timing, the touch, the clarity…endless!

[@c.a.g.3130]

Easy to say, the man is simply not human. This is only intended to put us mortals in our place.

[@gerryboudreaultboudreault2608]

Great how Tommy translates sung beatles vocals into guitar instrumentals!

[@milosristic1111]

Bravooo ❤🎉

[@johnnyd63]

That one wrong note in Day Tripper made my day.Tommy IS human! Absolutely stunning musician.His playing is always full of joy.

[@ВадимВяткин-в2к]

Бютифал

[@marvinatfest7006]

We saw him at the Philadelphia Folk Festival several years ago, he was fantastic. He was so good that several of the other headliners invited him up on stage to play with them on their sets.

[@jeffberkeley9656]

I found myself, once again, with my mouth open, enjoying Tommy's mastery of the guitar. IMHO, he is simply the best. Period.

[@KellyT-zf1yp]

I forgot Tommy and I’m glad I remembered. Reminds me of my dad, been a fan since the 90’s, please come back home to oz for a concert ❤

[@scl1smi]

I'd love to see him again (for the 20th time), but I heard there's a warrant out for his arrest for committing felony assault on his guitar. The man doesn't play it, he slays it. Phenomenal.

[@1boyroy]

one of the reasons I like listening/watching Tommy is so I am able to know how much "I ACTUALLY SUCK" at making music.

[@yidy1]

This is some great music. He's a one man guitar band!

[@richardbird2873]

No-one has the right to be as good as that !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!111

[@sudeepbr4220]

He's not a Musician, he's a *Magician!!*

[@vasia5058]

Кудесник чудесный Лишь бы не сглазить

[@phillipwheeler809]

Tommy has more magic in his lttle finger than there is in Disneyland! I can watch and listen to him hours on end. The best quitarist ever, "TALENT" unmatched! GOD forbid but when this gentleman passes this world, they will have to pry his guitar from his hands and his heart❤❤❤❤ Please be kind enough to share this great artist with family and friends, otherwise they will never know greatness.

[@BrandonBriers]

I think I'd need 10 lifetimes to play one of these Beatles song arrangements half as well as Tommy id nevermind the entire medley; easily one of the greatest guitarists of all time

[@miketurek3074]

Saw Tommy last night in Eureka, California he was GREAT, even better than the last time I saw him.

[@deltafour1212]

Tommy has settled the debate on using a Capo or not once and for all. If a Capo is good enough for Tommy Emmanuel, it's certainly good enough for the rest of us mortals.

[@clstrat837]

Tommy might be the best in the world. I don’t know how you’d vote it but he would undoubtedly be in the conversation

[@TheRobertEllismusic]

to get those sounds out of a guitar is INCREDIBLE.......lot of practice......and no drugs or marijuana ...I bet......just brains and heart and SOUL GOD BLESS THE MAN

[@ОльгаГригорьева-з9й8я]

Абсолютно согласна!

[@Shabbi2]

If there wasnt a video to this you would think that its two people playing. My jaw was dropped for the entire thing.

[@notpopebuthope]

... sitting here and watching this video ... I HAVE A BIG SMILE ON MY FACE !! ... STANDING OVATION from Austria to you !!

[@neilj3310]

I truly believe Tommy is the greatest guitarist the world has seen.. Leagues above any of the greats

[@andymathewson160]

You should listen to some more.

[@neilj3310]

@@andymathewson160 oh I have..I'm a guitarist of 30 plus years...in my opinion Tommy is a force to be reckoned with, a musical savant..

[@brandonrice2833]

@@andymathewson160who would be above him?

[@JohnBiddleMusic]

This song but a different video was the first one I ever saw of tommy Emmanuel. I remember being absolutely floored. Still am. He’s the absolute 🐐

[@TiborasaurusRex]

Incredible.

[@paddy.7784]

This guy always looks so happy doing his gigs .. Great to see.

[@bananablues66]

Vero, è incredibile

[@almagonzalezdelavega2670]

@@bananablues66 77à s

[@coryCuc]

@@paddy.7784 Agreed. He absolutely LOVES playing. There could be one person in the audience and he'd play the exact same way.

[@waynebuckland7879]

We have had amazing periods of music in our history so far. For me these are the classical period from roughly 1700 until 1890, the rock/pop era from 50's 60's and 70's and then Tommy Emmanuel's career. There have been and still are, many fantastic guitarists around. However, just like the composers Bach. Beethoven Mozart etc. there will never be another T.E. for centuries to come. Nobody can play as fast as that and have so much clarity. Nobody's ears can distinguish any more notes than what he is playing when at full speed. Nobody has embellished the guitar with his percussion accompaniments. Nobody can be more passionate, more humble, more joyous than this man on or off the guitar. We are all very fortunate to be on this planet at this time to be able to here Tommy in his prime. I'm an Aussie and proud of Tommy but Tommy is in reality a World treasure. All humanity can be proud of his achievement in reaching such an amazingly high standard.

[@cynthiacronin2794]

Looks like he is having a blast!!!👍👍😁😁😁

[@longgrayline8055]

Pretty amazing how many people the Beatles influenced whether it be with their music, their style, or just the way they went about life. They were a true phenomenon.

[@anoniem7062]

Apart from the crazy skills Tommy Emmanuel has, he always turns a big smile on my face and in my heart. Just can't stop it from happening whenever I hear, and especially see, him play. 😝😝

[@eekeat76]

The bass, the rhythm and the lead, even the percussion, all by ONE man! Wow!!

[@gened9787]

The One! The Only! Tommy Emmanuel!

[@theodoreplayspiano3029]

This is so good , I honestly can’t believe this is only 1 person playing . that’s crazy how your playing a bass guitar and lead guitar at the same time

[@steelydan1242]

Best ever Beatles medley on acoustic guitar 👍👍💪💪💪

[@patrickwolf5796]

I've never seen this piece performed so amazingly cool. If you play guitar, this is how it's supposed to be done son. LOVE it and the brewery Sierra Nevada Brewery is my fav beer to have whilst watching something this mind blowing!

[@lefrelongaulois9489]

surement le meilleurs picker de la planete guitare !

[@FloydTheWolf]

The lick at 3:25 blows my mind how each note sounds so clear and powerful.

[@HankBailey-gs8ue]

You play?

[@johnzahm193]

I've been indulged in rock and metal my whole life, how come have I not heard a single musician talk about him? This man has it all in one; the shredding, the melodies, the grooves, even the core changes.

[@icedmocha6670]

He is Hendrix of acoustic guitar...

[@hesch-tag]

Well Steve Vai signed him to his label.

[@FlushMeJ]

He’s seriously the worlds best guitarist that no one has heard of.

[@leaveitorsinkit242]

2:44 That 7#9 chord gives the chills everytime.

[@appachipappachi4703]

Genuine smile and happiness on faces of audiences

[@petekay67]

About twenty years ago I saw Tommy and his brother Phil, RIP, play at a small club that was once at crown casino in Melbourne. There was a cross section of people at the show, definitely not the usual male dominated guitar fan crowd. Tommy and Phil put on an amazinv show, entertained the hell out of a crowd that wouldn't normally be into instrumental music. I dragged along a mate who was only half interested, he left that night dragging his jaw on the ground. That's a usual Tommy show!

[@pearlyshells2430]

yeh they used to play a lot at my local in Sydney back in the day........kicked ass

[@angelialvares]

What he plays here is truly in the realm of "The IMPOSSIBLE!"....

[@chriscase1392]

Well, he passed the audition. With a little work, he might have a future in the music biz.

[@Claytone-Records]

Chris Case, Eric Johnson is giving mini lessons on KZbin once a week during this Covid crunch. I have been playing for years, but it is always sweet to hear and see from someone who knows what he is doing.

[@chriscase1392]

@@Claytone-Records I played casually for decades. Now age is taking a toll. What I find really striking is how he uses a thumb pick, and (at least) three fingers. How does he get the volume and sharpness with his fingers to match the thumb pick? He must have fingertips like iron to pull that off. Very little surprises me anymore, but this technique is truly amazing. I could listen and appreciate this for hours...

[@Claytone-Records]

Chris Case, I know what you mean by age, been playing since age 14, so almost 50 years. I played with my drummer friend for a few hours yesterday. I will survive. I am primarily a finger picker and I use my thumb, but I don’t care for thumb picks myself. Still it’s been several years since I last tried them so who knows. There was a time when I couldn’t hold onto flat pick after all. I have been able palm them while using thumb and fingers for years.

[@anthonytindle5758]

If Tommy played in the beatles who knows they could have made it big they would have only needed a good drummer and the world could have been their oyster. Yes

[@factstrumpprejudice6740]

God was showing off with The Beatles

[@alexandrjfk]

amazing

[@gregoriusbernardus8065]

i literally stood up on my keyboard for about 1 minutes, don't know what to write. That is speechless on another level. This man is.. i dont' even know how to describe his greatness in words. But i know one thing, i need to sell my guitar and quit playing.

[@pawan3734]

...i have nothing to utter everytime i see tommy play...speechless.!.😮❤

[@jimifoz]

how dare anyone dislike this it's absolutely amazing!!! jaw dropping stuff 💟

[@chonacabrera5040]

A true blue living legend. Hands down. 💝

[@rodandakiko2187]

I remember going to see Tommy during the 1980's for free at the local pub and many other places. Just incredible. By far the best guitarist I have seen. Especially acoustic. I used to tell everyone how great he was but at that time people would say Tommy who!!. I used to love seeing him play with his brother Phil. They were brilliant together

[@Tommyemmanuel56]

📥☝️Nicegram me

[@wolfebel6927]

Check pat metheny And I love her

[@FL-BEACH-MAN]

Tommy is 1 year younger then me , I have 55 years playing and Tommy never has ceased to amaze me.

[@huntermcleod8231]

I love how much fun he’s having it’s infectious

[@marksnow5043]

I do not have any words to describe this..I do not believe it physically possible. Saw Tommy in Dublin last year and booked again for this year although Covid put paid to that..they asked if I wanted a refund or wait until 2022 to see him..well what would you do...I cant wait!

[@DavidCrossman1]

Okay, two thoughts. First of all, the guitar has obviously been put under a spell by the music god and is enchanted, because fingers just don't DO that! Second, I've been playing since '62, and I'm going to sell my ax because IT is definitely NOT enchanted. Thirdly (Forget the two thoughts thing), I'm dazed - in a good way. Amazing arrangements of some of the best pop/rock music in history played supernaturally by someone whose joy is evident (rare for a guitarist, most of us look like we're suffering or in pain). THANK YOU Tommy!

[@philspence3093]

An Tommy. Saw him the other night in Canberra and if anything he is even better than ever. AWESOME

[@markrogers7546]

Tommy's playing always makes me smile and laugh 😆!

[@stephenlee5904]

Wizard. Unbelievable. Only he can master such an occasion

[@dedwin8930]

One man amazing band! Sounds like three or four people playing!

[@cheneyrobert]

Wow 👏👏👏👌that capo removal is insane 🤯🤯🤯👏👏👏👏😎🥂

[@ulfekstrom1966]

TOMMY ! You are incredible, to say at least! But to be honest are you so much more then words can describe!! And on top of that are you a down to earth guy how really are so humble and open to your fans. I can’t say how much you you mean to me and for sure, so many more. 100000000000000000 thanks to you !!

[@andrewdix8038]

watching him do the riff and melody of day tripper at the same time makes my head explode

[@thezenithupabove2531]

Man this guy is a treasure to us