Black magic busker - Laying down the hot latin licks like it's 1969 - Warning: EYE CONTACT AHEAD!

It's quite rare to be acknowledged on the street. Rarer still to have someone tip and make direct eye contact at close range, 2:45 and then acknowledge the camera. I was almost scared. She has ears! What? How can this be? I always have fun playing this jam and sometimes, like today, people respond like humans with actual senses.
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1) Street playing is not all fun and games and dancing kids. Doing this for 7 years. I regularly face not only verbal abuse, but physical assault as I work a few blocks from downtown eastside Vancouver. I'm surrounded by addicts, drunks, and people who should be in mental homes.
2) I'm unemployed. All live music including busking, is banned. I lost all work last year and received ZERO compensation. I had a very bad year in 2020 and only recently came out of a depression.
3) I make ZERO from youtube no matter how many views I get. I was demonetized by Google years ago as part of their culling of small accounts. Class action lawsuit was initiated. I don't run ads. And more importantly, even if I did, most of my videos are instantly copyrighted and auto monetized by record labels because they are COVERS. If you see an ad, it's the record label collecting. If you liked the performance, please think about supporting me on patreon/paypal tip/bandcamp.
4) I'm a musician that writes his own music for 20 years. Check out my bandcamp page to see what I can really do with a guitar. 500 albums of original instrumentals.
5) It's a lot of unpaid work to post these videos all the time so please try to help me keep the channel going. Many thanks to those that have supported me! It means a lot!
6) I get asked this 100 times a day so here's the answer: I play on the street and not in a band because all the clubs closed years ago. I used to lead many bands from 2006 to 2018. That's all gone. It's also a lot more hassle, and less money, to run a band than play by myself.
7) I get asked this 100 times a day. "Why don't you try a better spot?" THIS is the best spot. How do I know? I've tried all of them. This spot is even better than Granville Island which is all tourists. Vancouver does not have many spots to play. Maybe 3-4 downtown. I have to go where traffic is heaviest or you make no money. Playing on beaches and parks or near homes, condos, apt buildings, is forbidden. This is the main transit hub of trains/seabus and also walkway for the convention centre as well as heavily touristed gastown.
8) I'm playing a Parker fly guitar, limited '4 seasons' edition 'Autumn', from 2008. Only 25 exist of this model. Very light at 5 lbs, very versatile tones with piezo pickups, carbon fibre body, stainless steel frets never wear out. Company is out of business. My pedals are zen drive (no longer made), wah. The amp is a Traynor travel mate 50 watt running on lithium battery. Also no longer made. I sometimes use a Pog 2 and a pitch fork.
9) I don't use picks. Tone variety and personality much better without one. All sounds come from fingers, thumb, and upstrokes. In spite of no pick I am still able to play fairly fast using hammer ons, pull offs, slides, left hand legato. This also allows me to play octaves easily.

[@mooutdoors4630]

Who else has just become addicted to watching this dudes videos

[@elenaarman-tang7811]

Me -- he's amazing 👏😍❤

[@FuzzyDancingBear]

Eh I'd rather listen to the music he's emulating but damn I wish I could play this good and confidently

[@mrmyth5846]

Me!!!

[@druknape4026]

This guy right here!

[@anslems]

@@FuzzyDancingBear walker brothers

[@tonyt.michaels4814]

Everyone is in a hurry to get nowhere. This guy is pouring out his heart and soul. Would it kill you to take a minute from insanity to stop and enjoy life. Maybe even throw a struggling musician a buck. Rock on brother in arms.

[@markvt5635]

Or twenty bucks if you can spare that for talent like this

[@criztu]

Sorry, I don't have time to enjoy life. I'm in a hurry to get home and enter youtube.

[@activistgranny2.066]

This is funny because when I used to commute in the SF bay area everyone was grinding the traffic to get to work. I would laugh thinking we aren't even going anywhere fun like a concert or something. In a hurry to get to nowhere is right. LOL!!!

[@MrMcCoy-vs6ss]

I would totally stop and admire his skills and drop a Jefferson in his cup

[@jeremyreid9582]

... your comments could be included into the lyrics of a great blues song !!!! 👍🏼🎸

[@eduardoprieto5267]

Fact, as a guitarist i can tell you that we have to practice hundreds of thousands of hours or we loose our skill (in school for life). So many enjoy our music at clubs (4 hour set) including doctors (charge $100's/for 10 minutes visit) and lawyers (charge $450/per hour). These people want entertainment free and never tip. Yet the struggling and hard working class do tip. So many walked pass this living angel and his positive music and didn't feel a single frequency. SMH

[@GhostDrummer]

I’m a drummer and it’s the same...we have that use it or lose it skill. I had to cut way back on my drumming due to some health issues. Now I’m getting treated by some amazing doctors. I’m having to slowly relearn my skill. It’s totally worth it though. Music heals and brings people together.

[@dennisst.pierre210]

Amen!

[@markrichardson5442]

People pay for entertainment they ask for, not tipping this guy is not wrong. I can show you thousands of people who can play this dirge of continuous notes. Learn a few scales and keep playing them. I play guitar, to me this is just a noise, the Bontempi backing is dreadful.

[@classixdrummer]

Eduardo, You related to Daphnis?

[@spookerz35]

Just think of how much an American congress-person makes and they barely do anything to "earn" it. Those cheap smacks would not tip either. 99% of them have lost touch with reality and their constituents. WE NEED TERM LIMITS! Sorry I know that's political, but similar to what Eduardo posted. I would toss a few bucks in there - he earned it!

[@scottcross7150]

I kept thinking...can they NOT hear him??? That was truly beautiful man.

[@JasonH17]

Maybe the hear him and like what he does just not in the mood. Alot of people are walking with someone maybe they would rather hear the person they choose to walk with than a random guy playing a song they didn't ask for.. Look busking has its value but I dont understand why people just should be expected to tip. He knows this he's just playing the numbers game if 1 % tip he still will do ok. I enjoy his videos because I was in the mood to hear a random guitar riff, even know I wont put him on a playlist to hear numerous songs.

[@severiusbrandusa1413]

The traffic is too loud and his recorder picks up his sound better for his videos for our benefit. I'd rather listen and watch this guy play the hits more than the original bands themselves. The craftsmanship is phenomenal and he plays his guitar purely technical to the point where it is his natural smoothness. Only those who have the hands may do this.

[@spacedaddy5517]

Haha, what do they care about ?.

[@ML-lg4ky]

If you stop and tip this man you’re a decent human being.

[@claudiaionescu1661]

ROMÂNIA /🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸 👌 2021 - 🍀💓🍀 🕊️🙌

[@alanssnack1192]

or possibly the opposite

[@antoniospanayiotou8619]

no, you're a lucky one!

[@virtualpilgrim8645]

I only pay for classical music which feeds the spirit. This trash is what you call kitsch

[@clydekimsey7503]

@@virtualpilgrim8645 this feeds MY spirit

[@gaius_enceladus]

Wow! Carlos Santana himself would tip his hat to you here, man! Great playing!

[@randiD123]

It's almost as if you are Carlos illegitimate child.... 🤣

[@shatnershairpiece]

Thanks! 😃

[@YourOldDog]

I disagree. Carlos only plays the high end ejaculation without all the foreplay down in the low end. Just one constant orgasms' and it gets tedious. I only like guitarist who know how AND play the entire neck of the guitar...

[@muklowd]

@@randiD123 Well Carlos quite clearly made love to his guitar on many occasions... @shatnershairpiece is clearly the love child of that pairing.

[@maxtwms]

@@randiD123 Is

[@Emy53]

If this artist was in a Latino neighborhood, there would be a lot of dancing in the street. I would pull up a chair and have my very own concert in front of me. This man is talented and I appreciate his guitar skills.

[@CaryOn11]

Of course nobody pays attention. He is not jumping around shouting filth. he just stands there PLAYING THE SHIT OUT OF IT! Great job. Thanks for sharing your music and spirit with us.

[@shatnershairpiece]

I need ass implants.

[@jrtaylor8903]

@@shatnershairpiece u might get a few slaps down there if u ain't careful lol

[@jrtaylor8903]

I agree Cary, he is rocking out for sure

[@severiusbrandusa1413]

There is literally no more shit in that guitar due to his playing of it. He has transcended being 'the shit' and is now an honored musician forevermore.

[@severiusbrandusa1413]

@@shatnershairpiece How about a seat?

[@steelmill888]

I would have to stop in pure amazement,I can't believe people just walk past,so much talent.

[@John-ob7dh]

Yes ,right i have to stop and listen .I am learning pentatonic. And always amazed at what u can do with it.

[@davshaw5]

Right, the guy is an amazing player, I would HAVE to stop and listen.....

[@neoDarkSquall]

Other people have a life too you know.

[@ibmaxwell4192]

That's the problem with society these days. Everyone is in such a hurry to go nowhere, and will not take a moment even to stop to show some appreciation for so amazing. Talent like this you would normally have to pay for to see.

[@williamgrimberg2510]

@@neoDarkSquall what, people that don’t even have the time to give a thumbs up when going by are all followers and don’t have a life or are just plain boring.

[@munkeymajic]

This guy is magic, Watched a ton of these now and he always makes my head nod wearing a daft grin.

[@pimeverwijn6556]

I feel ya Steve. It's amazing and sad at the same time. Cause this guy deserves waaaaaayyy more.

[@johngarin8290]

Onya Steve, I got grin thinking of Ur grin, careful with nodding, Can lead to shoulder shuffles 😊🇦🇺👍🐨 did U tap a link,? He could use a good meal 😅🍓🍕

[@malcolmsargeant7818]

Me too ;-))))

[@ericnorthman9410]

I agree

[@suzygraham1427]

@@johngarin8290 💯🤣🤣🤣👏👏

[@LearnEnglishwithTrev]

Addicted to this guys playing ..on another level its almost sad watching those who just dont get it ...

[@michealpierson8316]

Guitar Man takes us away with his emotional playing. This guy is pure talent and sharing his gift for a bunch of ungrateful people. Count me stunned and thank you

[@FuzzyWalrus123]

You can't call someone "ungrateful" because you gave them something they don't want and never asked you for. Sounds insane tbh.

[@davidwebb091370]

this must be that time when most passersby were simply too busy going about their own lives that this gentleman's awesome guitar-playing just went in and out each others' ears just like that.

[@imlistening1137]

So busy they are, with nowhere to go.... but they look important, eh?

[@ARUCARDFTEPES]

I'm always amazed at these kind of videos, how people can just hurry by. I can't see myself ever not stopping at least for a minute to see something live and spontaneous like this.

[@marite135]

@@ARUCARDFTEPES I’m with you

[@97kt69]

Yep I guess everyone is on a mission. Being retired I’d bring a chair!

[@chrisrobinson425]

No, you know what it is, these people walking by are mostly millennial youngins, they have no clue!

[@douglasdulli5196]

Why is he playing on a street, with disinterested bystanders and an occasional quarter? This is one of the best guitarists I’ve heard, both in skill and ingenuity. I’d be standing in awe on that street! I’d certainly give more than a @#$& quarter.

[@ronnieguitar99]

Ain't no gigs anymore. The only way to make a quarter. Should wear a mask so people will get close enough to throw a quarter.

[@jameswhiffin8494]

If there were gigs, what sort of audience would you have?

[@he5975]

@@ronnieguitar99 Come to CT there are still a few places to play you just need to have a badass band With a funky drummer(ME) the USA.

[@shatnershairpiece]

Do you know what’s the best? Getting foreign coins. Completely useless.

[@josephherron7671]

Yeah, I'd have to hit an ATM.

[@larrybrown9279]

I replayed this and hooked it up to my big stereo system and cranked it up..... All the way up..... Live in concert!! Sidewalk man!!!

[@Mongol-Bunchuck]

Я тоже так сделаю ! Круто чувак играет ! Привет из Сочи !

[@denisemartinez-cheng1541]

I am hooked by huß talent.

[@09DotDot]

Holy SH*T - This guy puts his heart and SOUL in his playing! Does anyone walking past has a music soul anymore? Let’s hope.

[@davidhelton9007]

You can tell the difference between a person that loves to play and those that just know how. This is obviously a guy that loves to play ... I can dig it.

[@zzz181085]

He is playing at a wrong place. These people are numb

[@drew5763]

Comfortably

[@thatRobbGuy]

The numb people need to be exposed; even if only subconsciously. ~Elmer fudd

[@billmahan6123]

Its Canada

[@rickdaystar477]

It's seems like that everywhere. Dumbed down robots.

[@JohnDoe-jc3cl]

Logicat “He’s playing at a wrong place “ Right! These people are going to work or shopping. Their destination was not to go and see the street musician. Maybe playing at the same time every day, in the same spot he might build up a following.

[@markomihajlovic1749]

WHAT THE FUCK?! I ALMOST CRIED LISTENING TO THIS! Your playing has such a soul, one of the best I've heard. I would sit on concrete in front of you for whole performance.

[@keithperkins1613]

I can listen to him play all day long.... Its a very different sound live and it fills my soul

[@Splinter.00]

I’ve come to the conclusion that the people walking by do not hear what we are hearing..... perhaps the music tone sounds differently with his amp right up against what he’s recording with ..... ? I don’t know..... it just sounds so clear and beautiful! This music should stop anyone in their tracks in awe!

[@shatnershairpiece]

they do hear this, but they will hear other things, just as I do. watch video tomorrow for a closer look at that.

[@JML-TruthBelongsToEverybody]

@@shatnershairpiece shatty this is modern fusion artwork 😎 this is like a new genre of art perspective, lots happening to consider #welldone 🙏 Sir

[@BWater-yq3jx]

There would be much more background noise competing with this if you're standing away from the amp. And the fullness of the sound would dissipate. But most people walk past, in any case.

[@khulgarulfsson8067]

Tbh, I think a lot of people people feel like playing in the streets is just a louder version of panhandling.

[@enzed1190]

couldn't agree more or have said it better!!

[@davide724]

I hope that you verified there's a firehouse nearby before playing licks that hot.

[@shatnershairpiece]

I bring extra bottles of water for these occasions.

[@vzmachine444]

@@shatnershairpiece I think it would be interesting if you would attach a second camera focused on the air heads running around you as if they really had something important to do? Maybe, but I doubt it. It would be a lot more entertaining than just your one camera focused on you in the same place all the time, rather boring waiting for something to happen. Anyway, thanks for the great music. You’re an excellent guitarist & will definitely tune in for more of your excellent selections of music but, let’s get a little more interesting video footage out there. Thanks for the great sounds.

[@LG-pj4qh]

@@vzmachine444 Boring? There is an amazing performance happening!!!

[@davidGrainger]

@@vzmachine444 If he had a 360 camera he could reframe it in post to look in different directions, pan it to follow people as they walk by, zoom in or out, etc.

[@fieraci8500]

@@vzmachine444 : the videos you post on your own channel are total crap (no offense), and you are trying to give our man Robin here videography advice? Buddy....just no.

[@dennisjones1642]

Yes Carlos himself would be proud 👍🤝♥️😎🤩

[@carlsenden]

You just played that in my living room and flooded me with beautiful vibes... so I joined you. Good, passionate people like yourself need to be rewarded. Keep rockin, Man. Love from 🇦🇺

[@shatnershairpiece]

Wow, thank you

[@mergatroid1212]

people suck, this guy is great and so many losers are just walking past not even acknowledging he's playing. the world is devoid of soul. sad world we live.

[@mikew8622]

I would be late for work for that!

[@Patrico-tl3md]

Most humans do suck man..I'm with ya. This guy always blows me away

[@starkenterprises2371]

I think it sinks in several feet down the street. Momentary calming.

[@phmoe3313]

This guy is as good as any of the big name guitar players. I could listen to him all day

[@tombryan1]

No one asked him to play

[@mesparky9]

Now this is what KZbin was invented for, stunningly good. Took me back to growing up in late 60's. Right on brother.

[@troyclayton9981]

Joe Satriani and Steve Vai will sit and listen to this talent and would probably ask him to go on tour with them. How can people become that hard hearted to walk pass this man pouring his love out to everyone. Your awesome mate. Please keep up the great work. If I was there , I would give you money while I sit and watch you. You deserve millions mate

[@mikereiss4216]

Well for this video Carlos Santana would be a more apt comparison.

[@vettemaniac2237]

Carlos ... totally dialed in. Reminds me of the days I used to make lunch hour trips to Sparks Street in Ottawa just to stand and listen to a busker who used to bless everyone with his guitar skills. How so many can just walk by without appreciating this level of skill is beyond me. Your playing is a real blessing.

[@soundmannh9790]

I'm a guitarist with 40+ years of live playing and recording. One of the bands I played in was mostly improvisation based. You definitely have the gift of improvising. Very tasty!! Awesome stuff!!

[@martinliv]

That guy in the sport coat is all "is anyone else's mind getting blown right now? seriously, ya'll hear this?"

[@sherylF5610]

He wants to dance so much.

[@johnostaszweski2189]

She’s a red head ,nice !!

[@1stadams264]

Always goosepumps from your music love it 😁👍 What a one man Concert wish you a long beautiful life ✌️

[@shatnershairpiece]

Thank you 🙌

[@Burn269]

Ditto

[@CurtisDrew1]

My buddy and I love street music so much we fly to Nashville every year and walk the streets around outaide the bars and pass out $10 & $20 to the good ones like this guy.

[@williammurphy7410]

Man, can this guy " PLAY ". Can't believe that all these people just walk by without acknowledging this talent. They all must need new hearing aid batteries. ROCK ON, MAN YOUR SOUNDS ARE FANTASTIC.

[@thomasd1513]

He’s sandbagging. This is not just for tips guy. He’s the real deal. Nice🎶

[@gatecreeper7930]

I don’t understand how, not why all these people just walk by him like he’s not even there. I’d be chillin, chain smokin cigarettes and just listening. From one guitar dude to another, You’re great brother!!

[@bobbymercier7113]

Would I ever love to come and sing with such a talented lead....be awesome to feel that again. Great stuff man keep rocking

[@zoltarzoltar4199]

I'd rather be entertained by a busker than going to a concert, lotsa real talent out there

[@jesstrevino7346]

This"Canadian guitarist?" Should tour down to Austin,Texas"music capital" and show some of these "good-ol-boys" how to street jam is done.

[@ianhopkins8948]

I imagine it would be pretty damn hot for a Canuk to move down to Austin 🤣

[@jimmyboy2165]

@@ianhopkins8948 I am not so sure you are correct with that statement. It's 9am right now and it is 33°c by noon it will no doubt be 37-39°c by mid afternoon it is calling to be 44°c personally I think I would love it down there. I can not speak for all but I can speak for myself, and I know I would love it. The real Canadians Love all of America just for the record. I throw that in there only because I fear the leftest has been spewing nothing but hatetred and lie's that is hurting not just America but the relations between America and Canada. I pray for my big brothers and sisters in America. 💘 ❤ 💘 💕

[@unclejack41]

Hat's off to you my Brother !!🎼🎵🎶 I can't believe noones come by & enjoyed this free gig !!! Outstanding guitar work !! Kinda gotta Gary Moore touch to ut🎼🎶🎵

[@lookback2674]

It amazes me seeing all those people walking by........they don't have a clue !!! Awsome talent!

[@jeremyreid9582]

Shatnershairpiece’s videos continue to display a sad truth about our society. People will rather rush home, watch TV and continue with their grey lives ... complaining about the world ... when they had an opportunity to stop and appreciate a live performance of a very talented guitarist. We have stopped recognising real beauty. We are blind to the unique skills of others, whilst we chase our mediocre lives. ... communication is the giving and receiving between two (or more) persons - Love may begin to germinate when we recognise this. 💐☮️🌷

[@TwoHemiViewer]

Loved your comment ol son I'm with ya.

[@mklives2]

Not necessarily. Some of them might already be having such an awesome day that they can’t handle any more awesomeness.

[@dicklindell948]

Amen!

[@richardfoglia7636]

Exactly, go home, turn on the tube and watch the same sorry commercials 30 times a night.

[@ConivinDivinBert]

Great playing Buddy. What club do you play out of ? I’d come to see you play foreshore. That’s the best lve heard in ages if ever other than a studio session by Santana. Who is this Artist??

[@lopolik]

the guitar tone and the way you're improvising is so dreamy, and one could listen to it for a long time and not get bored, really relaxing.

[@20alphabet]

Agreed! I play it while cruising up the coast.

[@gerardorodas1854]

Wow, I don't think I want to go to a town where people won't stop for a few seconds to reload the soul and tip this man, I am an old 56 year old punk rocker at heart this is not really my thing but but good playing is good playing and there is the human decency thing Sad.

[@vickyallen501]

I agree 👍 💯 sad

[@triggerhappydad65]

56 year old (cover band) classic rock and metal drummer/singer here. I agree with the state of mankind these days, it is sad indeed. I got into Steely Dan in my 30's and still love their stuff. The older I get, the more I gravitate towards this type music, although I'll never betray my beloved Zeppelin.

[@colico14]

It would be fascinating to see him travel to different cities and see if there's a difference in how people respond. Sadly, here in Seattle, I think the response would be much the same now. Back in the day, people probably would have been a little more receptive, but it's become very corporate, homogeneous and self-centered. Everyone's in a hurry and too concerned with chasing the Big Tech paycheck.

[@leftadrift3920]

My friend as a long time musician i have to say your improv is on spot...for 13 min you've managed to express the solo in an intriguing conversation with your crowd.... From single note melodies to chord stabs..triad motif and tremolo picking....but u make that magic happen brother ...great job

[@briang.9817]

Fantastic guitarist! This man could plug into any top band and shine right out of the gate. What a talent!

[@purgie]

OMG, some people wearing headphones with very often the most terrible music there is. In the mean time someone is playing live next to you... Wake up and throw away your headphones !

[@randiD123]

We are from a different era, to be sure.

[@terrytefft3650]

Different culture yes ,headphones , iPhones eyes downward or Straightaheadsoldier .SAD

[@PawsleyDirt]

Different taste(s). Places to be.

[@crusheverything4449]

Not just playing, throwing down!!

[@lazycalm41]

There must be an awful lot of soulless people in that area. How can they walk by and not stop to listen and watch your amazing playing!

[@defaultname7685]

It canada lol

[@thevinylman5178]

I busk at this spot regular and regularly have crowds. You've just got to hit the right target audience. This is great but quite niche.

[@iamthatiam1944]

crazy how people love rappers and singers and guitar players and pianists online or concerts for 300$ a ticket but pass on this free art show like its not licking their ear drums

[@davidsellers3639]

They don’t know what they are expecting or hearing dude ROCKS but that is common in music people will never some of the best musicians in the world and idk why

[@rockgod2131]

I don't care what genre you're into. This type of talent transcends musical genres.

[@ambientproducer]

@@SoCalDan530 do you even listen to Kendrick?

[@elyk6051]

@@SoCalDan530 Kendrick is a bad example to use here as he is one of the greatest of all time in his own right, but yes there are a lot of less competent artists that kids go out and blow their money on instead of using their time wisely watching a performance like this.

[@n1troni]

@@elyk6051 yea but thats the freedom of choice we all humans have? Why do you care what someone else is spending THEIR money on? LOL Just because you like something you can't enforce it on people.

[@shatnershairpiece]

Busking is still banned and I had a serious brain aneurysm early April. Still recovering. Please support! Download this track thesixmilliondollarguitar.bandcamp.com/album/black-magic-busker-live-jam-from-the-street Patreon: www.patreon.com/Shatnershairpiece Tip on paypal: www.paypal.com/paypalme/6milliondollarguitar?locale.x=en_US Shatnershairpiece t shirts! www.redbubble.com/people/RobinSpanell/shop?asc=u Entire discography on bandcamp: thesixmilliondollarguitar.bandcamp.com/ Follow me on bandcamp: thesixmilliondollarguitar.bandcamp.com/follow_me

[@LastbutNotFirst]

ive emailed and donated, i need some music in the future if you are interested. if you dont respond my biz partner just gonna find you on seymour st.

[@shatnershairpiece]

@@LastbutNotFirst you need music? For what? He won’t find me on Seymour because I don’t play there. This is Cordova.

[@metrogrid]

Upon a matrix of synthesized robotic beings a reflection is cast. It is a flesh and bones anomaly that emits smooth and slick musical tracks. Brilliant and natural the tones permeate beyond all boundaries. They reach and quench the barren landscape but the beings cannot give love.

[@timstevens5178]

What a sound !!...raw talent

[@peterstruck-weise2790]

Was für ein großartiger Musiker,der sich die Seele aus dem Leib spielt...und die Döschies latschen vorbei...

[@XManX102]

true

[@dgwachtel]

My toes are warn out from all that tapping and my face hurts for all that grinning. Great licks, great flow, as usual. Nice! At least a few of people there aren't deaf and dead inside. -dave

[@D33Lux]

Absolutely incredible, some of the best guitar playing ever. So relaxing hearing that, mesmerizing.

[@shatnershairpiece]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@markrubin376]

Horatio Santana!

[@bradywilson3560]

Simply amazing! This is the kind of music you listen to with headphones and just chill or go to sleep.

[@latinoheat6362]

Your literally in my top five guitarist dude Your like a mixture of Steve vai some satriani n Santana I love it bro keep those strings playing brotha blessed🙏

[@shatnershairpiece]

Wow, thanks!

[@latinoheat6362]

@@shatnershairpiece de nada my friend 🙏

[@peterobbins5801]

Man o man, this my third listening to on the trot. I could listen to this all night. Pure genious.

[@highvoltage6016]

Simply put: Absolute FIRE. Bravo.

[@magoo72112]

This guy is awesome and the people dont seem to appreciate his talent. Wow!

[@krissblazina804]

That's actually the first time I've ever seen a Parker Fly played

[@jrsplacehartley1520]

You are amazing such talent!!!!!!!!!!! Please never stop

[@rodgerbumpass1912]

This man is so skilled, I think he doesn’t need the tips. He strikes me as a session musician who just loves music so much he simply enjoys sharing in public.

[@shatnershairpiece]

this is my only income. this is my job. never was a session musician. I record my own music.

[@LayDeeTee1]

Naw man...he needs the tips. 🙌💯 Can't believe people don't acknowledge his talent...I'd be late to work.🎸

[@robertashton8069]

@@shatnershairpiece You are making me rethink my aversion to loopers and drum tracks! And I am going on 66. Rock on, brother! Subbed!

[@dennisst.pierre210]

Wrong!

[@enduser63]

@@shatnershairpiece Good man , excellent performance,at the best bus stop to be waiting at

[@alertaalerta3675]

I love your music! Greetings from Germany, Berlin. Usually I'm an absolute technohead or for psychedelic music. But your guitar solos are so cool, many elements are reminiscent of Pink floyd and co, please continue!

[@shatnershairpiece]

Thank you very much!

[@joohop]

Like A BOSS Bless Up Fella :)

[@lewisworkshop]

Another amazing interpretation... Carlos would be proud. Love how you make these songs your own, but still respecting the source. Rock on! Chris in Seattle

[@Straightupshooter]

I know we’re all busy in life but come on people. How can all of you just walk by. He would stop me in my tracks. He’s so, so good. I had to listen to it all, couldn’t just swipe it by, and I’m late for work. What an incredible talent. Carlos, r u listening?

[@metalmansionrecords5840]

Beautiful playing 🙏

[@jacquelinejenkins2616]

Another great performance! You are so awesome! Thank you. 🙂❤️

[@hasaniqbal813]

Your improvisations are excellent. I have watched almost all your videos, all of them gives a different version, a new but very nice jam version of the original numbers. Keep the good work going Dr. Guiter

[@shatnershairpiece]

that’s the whole point to my musical existence.

[@marykrupsky8795]

That's what I LOVE about robins playing, you can hear the Santana, in this particular song, but all the improv makes it truly Magical . Incredible skill level !! Props to you robin for continuing to expose us to your musical GENIUS!!

[@blogengeezer4507]

@@shatnershairpiece -She 'really' Liked it. Talked her associate into digging up Loonies, as she delved deeply for even more. Notice how many of those Vancouverites are feverishly tapping on their handhelds, obviously attempting to transfer Cryptocurrency to you, in appreciation..; On note; That performance was 'clean' indeed.. Woodstock ; }

[@michaeluk1838]

such talent waisted on the streets , love your guitar work .

[@v4v777]

Its not wasted at all.. many people all over the world are watching him in these videos, who could have not discovered him otherwise.

[@John-ob7dh]

Not wasted. Guys like him love to play.My famous buddy Albert Lee.plays in front of audiences all over the world for big bucks.BUT if he is in a small club and has a chance to play guitar for nothing he will.Because its part of him.

[@shatnershairpiece]

It’s only lucky that I decided to record all my shows as a diary. I knew that I would be jamming and I knew that I would want to have some record of it. I’ve been posting these for years and they have been getting no views until a month ago. Again, it’s only luck that one of my other videos went viral (dancing kid) and now people are finally seeing these videos. I’m glad they are, it’s just that while I was playing the songs live, while I was in the moment, I was almost totally ignored and it’s not a good feeling.

[@mikehurd8342]

I wish there was a station on radio that just played his music, it’s just background music without the bs, that’s what’s good about it.keep it up thanks for being on the planet.

[@FENicholson]

Wonderful. Kept going with solid interesting rifts. Real pleasure.

[@markcoluzzi5754]

I firmly believe that if the world would stop and listen to music and talent like this then there would be no need for war and hatred. Powerful stuff man.......Shine On ☮️

[@justforthehackofit]

Thanks for answering the obvious questions ! You know what's great about people asking questions ? It shows they care, are greatful for your amazing work and wish you the very best

[@KratostheWild]

KZbin recommended the right content, I’ve been glued for days!!

[@dalegiles817]

This man is awesome. One the best with a guitar I have ever heard. I listen to all your videos. You do the song better than the original.

[@shatnershairpiece]

Wow, thanks!

[@auzzieworker5183]

I'm in for my now regular daily dose of sanity preserving guitar goodness.

[@shatnershairpiece]

great! let the sonic waves wash over your brain.

[@pdmotors5027]

How is it that such a Master Craftsman becomes almost invisible to the people walking past...many of them, heads down with phones in their hands, makes me want to swear, but I won’t.

[@karenwatkins655]

It reminds me of, how years ago, Joshua Bell played his violin in the NYC subway and people just passed by him. But if he were playing in a concert hall they would pay $200 to see him.

[@asthenewt]

i want come to Vancouver just to watch and listen to you playing Robin

[@robertdoyle9564]

There should be a STOP sign across the pavement and pedestrians made to LISTEN to this hardworking man - RD, Scotland

[@elwoodroadsmusic9639]

That couple were very intentional! Finally someone who appreciates the street performer :)

[@mickydeloach7807]

I use to buy two of the same album to work up new songs to play live! 25 yrs of doing this and still have them in 25 moving boxes and have always kept them inside in normal temperature to keep from warping! Have this album Santana was my favorite ! Now being 67 and still play live in clubs, I busk on the street and doing more studio work than I can stand!

[@CESmith]

One of the most common thing, I've heard is the most talented musicians aren't on tour. They're session musicians. Thank you Micky for the work you do!

[@axelgs11]

coolest instrumental I've seen and heard in years..as good as Carlos..Satriani..Johnson...Via and Eric..see them commuters rushing to work..sod that I'd throw a sicky and and watch this guy play..Awesome!!👌

[@davidcasias847]

A god given talent that exudes from every pure of this man's soul. Yet people are like programmed robots, devoid of appreciation for divine gifts like this. Experience it man, don't let the moment pass you by. Seize it.

[@crupert23225]

Nice jam! And great tap technique. Nice to see multiple people tipping for a change!

[@headkicked]

I love answering my coworkers when they ask, "who is this?! He's good!" Me: "You've never heard of shatnershairpiece?!"

[@shatnershairpiece]

I hope you buy my T-shirt!

[@naturalsovereign9761]

Very smooth. Can watch all day.

[@waynewood2395]

Well, it's 2:18am my time. Can't stop listening to this great talent. Rocking a perfect Latin vibe. Totally in your element every time. 😎

[@orangemola1765]

I see you coment today at 2:17 am

[@markwheeler9072]

Peter Green will be with you in spirit . . . one of his most masterful songs, and superbly rendered by you . . bravo.

[@shatnershairpiece]

thanks, but this is not a Peter Green song. it’s Latin style, but it is not black magic woman.

[@enzed1190]

the Peter Green of 'Oh Well' fame.... the original Fleetwood Mac? Back in the days when ability and talent took you places!

[@jackmason4374]

If he played In Liverpool he would have thousands round him

[@daisy4223]

100% - seen some awesome buskers there!

[@calluminkster6892]

Liverpool? Yeah, 1000s round him ready to do him in lol.

[@CaptHiltz]

I've noticed watching other busker videos that European countries seem more receptive and are more likely to stop, listen and tip the musician.

[@stanleyluke1149]

I could watch you all day, from one guitarist to another much respect to you sir.

[@shatnershairpiece]

I appreciate it

[@bocoouri8190]

Awesome!!! I have been binge watching/listening to a lot of your music, lovely stuff honestly

[@shatnershairpiece]

Glad you enjoy it!

[@PeppermintPJ90025]

I love watching you play . Spellbinding!

[@caiusKeys]

Remember singing Karaoke at Wang Chungs -- believe it was "She Sells Sanctuary" -- and got eye contact from a stunner... made the evening!

[@davidmykyte5531]

I have been playing guitar for freaking ever and all I can say is even when you’re as good as this guy it takes massive fucking balls to go out and busk like this! He makes it look so easy which is why maybe all the comments of “oh people don’t even realize what they are missing!!!” Maybe because he makes it look so effortless, anyone walking by who isn’t deaf and can appreciate it probably does, not everyone gets it... I’m Sure he makes decent coin! At least I’d like to think so 🤘🤘🤘😎😎😎😎🥰🥰🥰

[@10alexa10]

He really knows how to pick the right notes and play them in a tasteful way.

[@quercuslobata3776]

Loved it. Absolutely beautiful.

[@johnniezuniga6841]

Thank you for sharing your beautiful music and your talents. Thanks you be safe

[@chrissanchez8142]

Wow is all can say… this one really transported me to a serene place in my mind, bravo!👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

[@themchannel853]

I need to just listen to the videos from now on instead of actively watching, these soulless zombies kill me everytime man, it really hurts that the majority doesn't even spare a glance in your direction, your music and skill are absolutely amazing, if I was from your area I'd be there everyday to enjoy the music.