British guitarist reacts to Phil Keaggy's ALIEN guitar sound!

[@donnywhite2545]

Thanks for the Recognition of him on your channel. What a gift!

[@michaelwald4331]

Phil is, in my opinion, the most complete guitarist there is. He performs an incredible spectrum of styles with mastery.

[@emilygraham1153]

Michael Wald He can sing too!! Emily Liberty

[@wingsofpegasus]

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[@jefffortenbery7550]

Phil has to be seen in concert to be fully appreciated. Just when you think you've seen it all, he pulls another trick out of his bag. His acoustic sets are jaw dropping! I believe him to be one of the most well rounded guitar players in the world. He is a phenomenal genius! Thank you posting this video!

[@tonygville2969]

@@jefffortenbery7550 It's the Phil Keaggy Experience. Sorry Jimmy, but you can't hold a Candle when speaking of Sir Phil 😎

[@TheRichNewnes]

@@jefffortenbery7550 I saw him live over 20 years ago in South Florida. It was one of the most amazing musical experiences of my life. It was in a very small, intimate venue and it was just Phil onstage, his guitar and his gadgets. Incredible.

[@saecculum4795]

Phil Keaggy is definitely a genius on the guitar, as a songwriter, composer, arranger and all out great guy. I’ve been listening to Phil Keaggy since the 70’s

[@tinker800]

First met him in 1979, did a magazine cover of him in 1982 playing acoustic. Saw him last year at a tribute to a friend dying from ALS, walked up to say Hi! and he smiled and said "I know you". Great friend and artist....

[@jaycombs9921]

When I lived in Nashville, I had the opportunity to hang with Phil several times. He would sit on his couch taking music with me playing his guitar just tapping and playing away all the while keeping conversation. He never once had to stop strumming to speak it was as if the guitar was just a part of his body. So Amazing

[@jondoe6273]

Props to you for doing Mr Keaggy. One of the most unknown guitar greats ever on the planet because of his music however great, cool and rock and roll got branded "Christian Rock". And of course, as a Christian myself and with my love of rock guitar, i naturally was steered toward Phil. But it's awesome that you weren't afraid, or dissuaded by what he's been labeled by. He's also a great songwriter and singer. Sounds a lot like McCartney when he sings. Even a lot of his writing style reflects this and he has admitted Paul being a huge inspiration to his music. Hope you do more on him, you won't be sorry. He's like finding gold for any guitar enthusiast as well as progressive music in general. It's similar to finding SRV, or Eric Johnson for the first time. Everytime you listen, there's something new and different in what he does. He belongs imo up there in the top ten.

[@rb032682]

@Jon Doe - Phil K. is one of the best. My high school band opened for Phil K.(Glass Harp) twice in 1971. Very humbling.

[@ziggylayneable]

I wouldn't mind seeing Glenn Kaiser from Resurrection band in there either

[@ziggylayneable]

@@rb032682 respect you just for knowing who Glass Harp was. I've been a Phil Keaggy fan for 35 years

[@wingsofpegasus]

No problem!

[@jeffreyfeinstein5525]

I believe that Phil Keaggy attributed all of his playing (and his life) for and to the love and Glory of the Son of G-d. And although all the companies used to sell records and CD's by genre, maybe it's cool that he wound up in the 'Phil Keaggy section'.

[@scottmcgregor3317]

Phil Keaggy has always been problematic for record companies. He has refused to be pigeon holed into a category. One album he decides to all instrumental electric, the next instrumental acoustic. The next a folky vocal and acoustic the next a rocker the next a Beatle-esq and so on. He says that he is proof that there is life without having a record contract for a musician.

[@wingsofpegasus]

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[@eugenecook491]

Phil keaggy's revised version of Time really rocks!

[@rodneylewisboyd734]

@@eugenecook491 Yes on new album with Rex Paul Schnelle, ILLUMINATION

[@Fuzcapp]

yeah - you can get on in rock music without a contract ... But you gotta be as good as Phil Keaggy. By the way, the BEST version of Time is on the "How the West Was Won" album. No better version.

[@ritchievernon8099]

Scott in my opinion Phil keaggy is the greatest guitar player of all time! The new styles he invented on the guitar way back then! Any guitar how he can play in the world including Jimi Hendrix! He can play songs backwards and forwards! I've never ever seen a guitar player do that! He can play many different instruments! And he has an incredible songwriting style!

[@timcollins5424]

I live in Ohio. Everyone knows of Phil Keaggy. I think he grew up in the Youngstown area. I saw Glass Harp open for Grand funk railroad. They blew them off the stage. I have many solo albums of his. Look on KZbin for a song called “Sounds” live version. So talented. I’ve seen him live many times. Truly a God given talent.

[@wingsofpegasus]

Cool!

[@jimcoester8623]

I think he's from Hubbard.

[@queensabrin6626]

Boardman, Ohio. Saw him many times in the New Hudson Exit and Glass Harp. Always amazing

[@frankhudek4916]

I grew up in the same town as Phil...Youngstown, Oh. I've been a fan of his since the 70's. You can't find a more accomplished guitar player and a kinder more giving human being. I've played and jammed with other members of Glass Harp. If you getting a chance to speak with him you will think you grew up with him too.. Thank you sharing and giving this masterful examination of his playing.

[@GnLguy]

Fil, Phil's finger was cut off when he was about 4 years old by an old style manual water pump that was basically a lever that was moved up and down to pump water. This type of pump was usually found outside on wells for home that didn't have running water and modern indoor plumbing

[@joethebar1]

I saw him two years ago down the street. Did t know much about him. I was gobsmacked. The best acoustic guitar tone I’ve ever heard. Just stunning mastery of the instrument

[@ArlenWilliams]

Personally, from what I've heard, I'd only put John Williams in the same category there.

[@kujo734]

Phil Keaggy is AWESOME!!!! Even today. Glad you're covering Christian music "Salvation Army Band" is another awesome song to look at.

[@wingsofpegasus]

Thanks!

[@pymyriad]

Second Chapter of Acts is "out of this world" on vocals (sometimes with PK accompanying them) …. I had not heard of Salvation Army Band ….will look them up for sure!

[@Stlonewolf]

You know he’s missing a finger

[@pjhanna1432]

​@@wingsofpegasusfor more great music and awesome vocals look up "How the West Was Won The Second Chapter of Acts, Phil Keaggy, and a Band Called David. Every musician was amazing. 😃

[@HelgeKS]

Remember first hearing Keaggy in the late 70s. The Master and the Musician from 1978 is just beautiful. Pilgrim's Flight from that album defining moment! My first "Christian Guitar hero".

[@wingsofpegasus]

Cool!

[@tonygville2969]

That album sure got it's playing time on my table too. Pure Gold. I believe that I saw Phil and John Michael Talbot together long ago, or maybe it is just a dream. His music and life witness is very deep in my heart and soul. The Son is coming over the hill my friends, Be Alert and keep the Oil in the Lamp 😎

[@billbean237]

Agreed!

[@janicechobaniuk39]

I love that album as well.

[@rayjeske6564]

Master and How the West Was Won are to me the high water marks of Phil's creativity. Even more than his Glass Harp work. Of course, in some regards, Glass Harp, for all the groundbreaking virtuosity, was really just grammar school for Phil.

[@davidalley7270]

You should hear him do "here comes the sun." Phil's never gotten the recognition he deserves because hes a Christian rock musician. Sad, but true.

[@ericiverson3441]

Its true, in part because a lot of christian music is sort of, say, lacking in imagination.... im sort if great, i guess, i want spiritual and musical excellence BOTH, to the degree possible. I think phil sometimes often gets there.

[@JorgeOstos]

Wow, Phil Keaggy? It's incredible to see his name on this era. Brilliant guitarist! Thanks Fil for this!

[@wingsofpegasus]

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[@helenkiljoy7775]

Nice analysis... I went high school with Phil and besides being a guitar giant, he is also a very nice guy. weird coincidence...my first husband, Randy Benson was Phil's replacement when he left the Glass harp. Randy was an electric violin virtuoso, and the band needed someone with the same combination of technique and taste that made Phil so great...they couldn't find it in any available guitarists at the time so they switched to a violinist. Some trivia, lol. Thanks for the post!

[@wingsofpegasus]

Cool!

[@ebookpioneers]

I used to have some tapes from when your former husband was in the band, and guitarist Tim Burks as well. I thought Burks was actually quite a good replacement, but from what I understand, he suffered from stage fright and had a touch of agoraphobia. From what I've heard, he barely left the house for many years after playing with The Glass Harp. I wish I knew what happened to him. I also had those Hartship tapes he played on with John Sferra. It's a shame Hartship never got a record deal.

[@scottkraniak4874]

And 9 fingers just to make it fair. Think he has some help from above

[@salm37]

lol

[@leonconant8257]

this goes back to my long haired friends of Jesus days

[@kenmh7357]

Amen bro!

[@johnfairchildjr.6350]

It was the right hand that was shortened

[@rbl2552]

His missing finger is on his right hand, so when he's using a pick, he's not affected. It's when he finger-picks that things get amazing!

[@ronjohnson7238]

Phil is exceptional. I have known him for 40 years and he is so innovative. As a guitar player myself he has always been a standard to obtain

[@wingsofpegasus]

Cool!

[@violetskye5148]

Incredible ✌🏾

[@pjhanna1432]

I loved Phil the moment I heard him. That was back in the late '70's, early '80's. I saw him in concert, sadly, only once. He was with his band. The concert was three hours long. He let his band take a break, but he kept on playing - for all three hours. Truly amazing and a gift from God. Probably my all time favorite songs, though it's hard to say that, they are all great, is "Let Everything Else Go". It usually brings me to tears. Sometimes I play it when I have a hard time falling asleep. Phil is such a gift! ❤️😊🎶

[@ByDesign333]

On earth acclaimed as a master musician...but more importantly a warm hearted Christian family man. I stood 3 feet in front of Kaeggy at a free church concert in the 70s...his personality was as lovely as his playing.

[@jamesmckellar2784]

So glad you covered Phil Keaggy. I am new to your channel, very impressed by your open mind. Keaggy is the type of guitarist where there seems to be no delay between his thoughts and his fingers. Could do any style, very underrated. Thanks again!

[@wingsofpegasus]

No problem!

[@gearmeister]

It takes real genius to recognize phenomenal talent across all genres, that's why I subscribed to your channel!

[@wingsofpegasus]

Thanks!

[@arthurrendbeau6782]

Totaly agree! :)

[@gearmeister]

@@arthurrendbeau6782 I hope you can do a "studio series" with the likes of Brent Mason, Brent Rowan, Jay Graydon (solo on Peg by Steely Dan), & Amos Garrett who I believe played the solo on "Midnight at the Oasis" by Maria Muldour

[@gearmeister]

@@wingsofpegasus See my studio series idea above, my friend! (I should've made it a public comment within the replies)

[@BigMamou367]

Agreed

[@TheOriginalRick]

Phil is absolutely the nicest, most humble guy in the world. I saw him about 30 years ago in Chicago and the entire audience was just amazed at his skills. Yet, he stopped half way thru and apologized to the crowd for not playing his best as he said he had some things come up recently and he had not practiced enough to his satisfaction.

[@RonSafreed]

Phil Keaggy, what a man of God & Christian mucisian!!!!!!! First heard his music in 1978!!!!!

[@geoweiss]

Yup. He’s a man of God first. His passion and gifting flows out of that. I remember listening to him when I first came to Christ in the mid 70s. I have met him several times in person and he’s always just another guy. He and his wife are super sweet people.

[@eddietruly8807]

One of the best lyric writers in TRUE GOSPEL Music... and of course he is a master shredder.

[@wingsofpegasus]

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[@ChuckMock3826]

Every time I’ve ever listened to Phil Keaggy - whether on an album (of which I own over 20 of his) or live in concert, I always have this depressingly insatiable urge to go home and smash my guitar. The Wind and the Wheat - One of the most beautiful instrumental guitar albums I’ve ever heard.

[@violetskye5148]

Awww you know Phil would praise your playing 🙏🏽👍🏽

[@violetskye5148]

My brother had so much chemo he lost most of the nerve sensation in his hands yrs ago. He lives several provinces away, he plays his guitar over the phone for me. I absolutely love it 🥰 Comparison is a bottomless pit 🙏🏽✌🏾

[@ChuckMock3826]

@@violetskye5148 You're very kind - but I was merely using hyperbole. I'm a very good guitar player, but Keaggy is the GOAT!

[@doncaruso1949]

Glad you took my suggestion, his acoustic is awesome.

[@wingsofpegasus]

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[@thebarbecutioner6977]

Fil, damn son. Showcasing this guitar virtuoso is a stroke of genius. My respect and admiration grows with every video you produce. Your smile was infectious and showed your enjoyment. Very well done.

[@stephenwevans]

Thanks for showcasing Phil. Met him in person at a workshop. Such a wonderful fellow; very gracious with his time and talent. He has probably been one of my biggest influences on acoustic and, more so than any other single artist, opened my eyes to so many different techniques and styles. Truly a hidden gem of the guitar landscape.

[@wingsofpegasus]

No problem!

[@cb1manshow2022]

The name of the song is time. Full performance is on u tube.

[@wingsofpegasus]

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[@cooper5882]

Phil is even better live . Electric or Acoustic !! Seen him many times ! One of the Greatest self taught guitar players in the world.

[@billbean237]

So true!

[@violetskye5148]

He played at some little churches here in Toronto Canada in the mid 80’s. I couldn’t believe what I was hearing !!

[@dandkproductions7285]

So true . Funny as all get out too!

[@dolinick]

i saw Phil Keaggy play Fare Thee Well at the Ryman Auditorium in Nashville, Tennessee once. IT WAS AMAZING! i didn't even know who he was but i was sitting in the front row and he played it.

[@cb1manshow2022]

Check out his acoustic solo performances where he dominates with a looper.

[@wingsofpegasus]

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[@littlemiamijeff]

Yeah those shows are the only way I've heard him live, 1st time at Clear mountain church in Williamsburg, OH. He used one of the worship leaders guitar and it wouldn't hold tune. Great show none the less. I've seen him at landmark Baptist, lakeside on lake Erie, and at The Cove, Billy Graham's conference center in Asheville, SC. Always solo with the special effects. Would love to hear him with full band. Ill need to travel to TN and catch him with Blues Counsel. Thanks Pegasus Wings for your explaining what he does and how/why. I'm not a guitarist, just love good guitar. Jesus is the Rock i Roll on!

[@deanmason1564]

yea like this one... kzbin.info/www/bejne/o4KciqGapM92d8U here comes the sun

[@GrunATL]

Yes...he's an amazing talent with digital looping. Doesn't overdo it, and uses it to great effect. "Shades of Green" is a great example of this. He has evolved it over the years in his live performance. Stunning. kzbin.info/www/bejne/aajTn2mCi92LZtU

[@GrunATL]

@@littlemiamijeff Saw him years ago with Wes King and Scott Dente and a bass player and drummer whose names escape me -- all amazing musicians -- and it was a show I never forgot. Keaggy is great with a band.

[@tomd1914]

I had the opportunity to see Keaggy play live 5 or 6 times, even got to talk to him once after a show back in 1988. Super cool guy and one of the greats.

[@brendakerr9064]

Thanks so much for this video. I have been a fan of Phils since the late 1970's. After meeting him in the 1990s, he also became one of my favourite human beings. (Seriously, he is one of the nicest guys you could ever meet) I have seen him play more than 40 times. He just gets more amazing all the time. Just saw him in Seattle a few months ago. Astounding...! Thanks again. I really enjoy your videos.

[@btbb3726]

I’ve seen Phil Keaggy live a few times over the years. I’m in SW Pennsylvania and Phil is originally from Youngstown OH (about 1hr drive from Pittsburgh, PA) so he was rather popular in the region and it wasn’t unusual for him to perform at small venues (high schools, churches, small theaters) in the Pittsburgh area. Super talented and such an easy-going guy. He just always seemed to have a sound and melodies that were very distinct and beautiful.

[@johnc.8298]

This guy was using rapid fire arpeggios and sweep picking before everyone else forty years ago? How did my radar not detect him back then? Smooth and precise finger placement and flawless left-right hand synchronization. Pure guitar mastery at such an early age. Where has he been hiding all these years?

[@marksavage1744]

Saw him live at the Barrow Theatre in Franklin, Pa about 8 or 10 years ago. Fantastic!

[@bullmountain6575]

Your radar didn't see him because he is a Christian and didn't get airplay.

[@violetskye5148]

@@marksavage1744 I can barely imagine ✌🏾

[@violetskye5148]

Saw him live about 30yrs ago, at a few churches here in Toronto Canada. The room could not contain his sound ✌🏾

[@KidsOnCampus2]

I've been fortunate to see Keaggy once in the early '80s, once in the late '80s and once again in the 21st century. Each time has been a distinct and unique performance. In the late-80s I was working the crew at my college where the show was and got to sit front row for the sound check and chat with Phil for a bit. I asked him if he had an extra pick and he said that he only had one. I offered to trade him but he had a specific pick and mine wasn't up to snuff! So after the show he came over to where I was standing and handed me his one and only pick that he used for the soundcheck and entire show! Also, the drummer for the tour (I believe it was David Raven) heard my band practicing earlier during the day and came in to jam with us for a few songs!

[@mikefred55]

I have been a fan of Phil since 1970 as we are from the same part of Ohio. I used to see his band GLASS HARP all the time (and my band played a lot of the same places too). Amazing guitarist as a very humble man. Yes he is missing his middle finger. His acoustic playing is even more amazing than this!

[@wingsofpegasus]

Cool!

[@erbyjay7414]

I've seen Phil live a half dozen times going all the way back to 1979. Unbelievable player and can play anything. Not to many players that are this great on acoustic and electric. Very rare... got a chance in 2003 to be in his guitar Summitt in SanJose California. Live sessions, one on one lessons and everything in between. It was a gift from my family after surviving a life threatening surgery. I picked up guitar at the age of 39. I spent 5 days with beginners all the way to pros. The highlight was sitting around with 5 or 6 guys at 11:30 at night playing a talking and phil walks in and picks up his guitar and jams with us till the wee hours of the morning. I've never met a more encouraging or nicer guy ever. He is the real deal.

[@PozerAdultRacingTeam]

Playing so good I am not even mad about the brown outfit.

[@wingsofpegasus]

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[@ericclaey2243]

I was fortunate to make it to one of Keaggy's concerts in Peoria, IL a few years back. I'll never forget it. Thank you, for the upload.

[@raccoonresidence9086]

Phil is certainly polished, likes and enjoys what he's doing. Even a couple of nods and winks as to "hey see what I did there!" He is soothing to listen to also kind of mesmerizing to watch. If only someone would hold him still. As you pointed out his picking is extremely polished. His ending is haunting.

[@wingsofpegasus]

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[@patedwards932]

Thanks for the review Fil. I recently saw a gig out of Nashville that invited Phil to play with a local blues group. He did 25 minutes of his own music in the middle of the show and then played with the band or they played with him. This is 2018 so is 40 yrs down the line from your review. It is a good example of his versatility and what he likes to play. It is quite exceptional both solo and within the group. Thanks again for your work. Guitar Gathering 2018 Blues Counsel and Phil Keaggy

[@mariorabottini5687]

This guy is truly great Fil !! Haven't heard or seen much of him!!! Missing out big time! Thanks so much for covering him he's amazing !! Great vid as always Fil !!🤘🤘

[@GrunATL]

Thank you, Fil, for highlighting Phil Keaggy's playing. Excellent analysis as always! I discovered him in 1984 and immediately became an avid fan. My wife, three boys and I (and a year ago our young grandson with us) have seen him play live numerous times over the last 20 years. A real treat to see live.

[@tonygville2969]

Ph'lip Side is my favorite, shows his range very well. Seeing him and Keith Green, and Randy Stonehill together is a gift.

[@wingsofpegasus]

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[@bullmountain6575]

Yes, I love Town to Town on that one.. one of the greatest solos I've ever heard.

[@Fuzcapp]

Ph'lip Side was the first Keaggy album I ever heard and I remember thinking, "Wow! Christian Beatles!" For a long time, Town to Town was my favourite, but then along came Crimson and Blue - a bit of a nod n wink to the front and back covers of the Ph'lip Side album. Phil and Tommy Emmanuel were never off the turntable or out of the CD player as my kids grew up.

[@violetskye5148]

It’s a beautiful thing to see the look of awe, admiration, joy on this musician’s face as he listens . Rock on Phil ✌🏾

[@stanesposito2664]

Friend of friends. I've seen him several times. He had a great band called the Glass Harp. I know his bass player and drummer from the band. He's from Ohio and I was from New Castle, PA, only about twenty-five miles away. He's a huge Beatle fan also and has a great voice.

[@wingsofpegasus]

Cool!

[@grimlock1211]

He was in Pieces of 8 with Greg X. Volz and Joe English from Wings. I think.

[@RonSafreed]

His song "Love Divine" is a reflection of that early/mid sixties Beatles style!!!!!

[@gregorye.seneffsr.767]

I have been a fan since 1977 when he played at our college. I went to many of his performances over the years and he was always friendly. We have learned first hand that he wasn't just acting nice, he is a genuinely engaging person. Phil Keaggy, and his wife Bernedette, are some of the nicest people I have ever had the opportunity to know. During a very difficult time for our family he and many other musicians supported us.

[@ebookpioneers]

Keaggy is one of those guys that every guitarist knows about but no one talks about, outside of church people that is. But you watch and see--when he dies, there will be a couple hundred well-known guitar players show up at his funeral, and _then_ they'll talk about how great he was.

[@bullmountain6575]

I hope he lives for 150 years.

[@violetskye5148]

Wasn’t it Clapton who when asked wayyyy back, “what does it feel like to be the best guitarist in the world”, Eric answered “ I wouldn’t know you’ll have to ask Phil Keaggy” 👍🏾👍🏾✌🏾

[@dandkproductions7285]

Best to do it now. Imho Phil though snall in sature. Is a GIANT like Ted Nugget alluded to decades ago.

[@forelectricstring8833]

@@violetskye5148 it wasn't Van Halen that said "ask Lukather"?

[@violetskye5148]

In the mid 80’s I saw Phil perform at several churches here in Toronto Canada. I could not believe my ears, the room could not contain his sound !

[@bilbobaggins5704]

One of the early "effects" that was on Keaggy's Glass Harp Album from 1970 was to control the volume knobs to add the tone after the string is picked. This effect is in this video at about 0:20 and even more pronounced at 0:40 watch?v=0T3to3DHLIE

[@wingsofpegasus]

Thanks!

[@MarkBreton]

Yeah! I own that ebow! I got it from Phil about five years ago. He is such a humble guy. I did a song with him a few years ago, up on youtube.

[@MarkB-SnowyMtn]

Wow. I don't know if that is the ebow I saw him use in concert in Lancaster, PA. I saw him in every concert he performed in Lancaster for 20+ years. One concert he pulls out an ebow and says, "I just bought this today. We'll see what happens" or words to that effect. I was too young a guitar player to really process what I was hearing that night. What I do remember is the only mistake I ever heard him make :) The metal of the ebow touched the string at one point. Not a pleasant sound :) Not too bad for playing it live after just getting it out of the box, basically. What creativity and courage! I have owned every ebow version made from that point on because of hearing him play them. The newer versions have a plastic body. So no more sound of metal hitting strings! :) Also, he is the only guitarist I have ever seen live who I can still remember several riffs in vivid detail. I still use those riffs myself! Something about his playing is so unique. Sometimes he would play something live that just jumped out at me and hit me like a hammer. No other guitarist (and I have seen a few) has ever impacted me like that :)

[@investorart58]

Man _ I gotta say - I just went back and listened to my 2 Phil Keaggy recommendations of playing on Paul Clark's "He'll Do the Same" and "Which One are You". Honestly - can anyone listen to these relatively rare rock recordings and come away saying that they are among the very best guitar solos of the era ('74 and '75)? It was merely the fact that they were religious that kept these recordings being recognized as really great musical artistry. Humble opinion.

[@wingsofpegasus]

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[@ethanbeckler6977]

Absolutely!!

[@Catbytes]

I love Paul Clark, especially his album "Hand to the Plow" kzbin.info/www/bejne/qIuYdqF4qduniZo

[@CyberDefenseClub]

@peter blindt: I believe Phil also solo'd for Paul Clark on a song called "Good Good Morning," and, as usual, slayed it.

[@ebookpioneers]

Yeah, his solos on those two songs were epic when it comes to his rock playing.

[@kdmengel5837]

Just saw him last night here in San Diego, CA @ The Legacy International. He IS amazing still! He quite simply is the best all around guitarist!

[@coryorr8475]

A couple of cold beers. Saturday night. Listening to that. Was a great pleasure. Fun. Thanks Fil. Very much. Made my night.

[@wingsofpegasus]

No problem!

[@pennyelder5287]

Well, he blew my mind again with this performance. Thank you Fil, for sharing great guitarists like Phil Keaggy on your channel. I will have to watch your own "Cover" videos as well. I love to watch you play.

[@ernestoybarra7333]

Hey Fill Here: Phil Keaggy OUTSTANDING I'm an old guy and have been listening to him since his Glass Harp days. Great live show with Amy Grant. Keaggy has a great voice also!

[@wingsofpegasus]

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[@joykind4258]

Thanks for acknowledging Phil Keaggy. So talented.

[@waynebarnett4946]

Great to see you feature Phil. Of all the guitarists you have featured, I have only seen him and Tommy Emmanuel live...and they were both terrific! Being a drummer, I can only stare in appreciation at the talents of guitarists. I can't play - but I know a great guitarist when I hear one. Phil's early band, Glass Harp, were one of the best "jam bands" around in the early 70's and deserved wider recognition. They released a live album from Carnegie Hall when they played support to The Kinks. Pretty cool stuff for a band of VERY young men at the time!

[@wingsofpegasus]

Cool!

[@davidgaston704]

I heard Glass Harp perform at the musician's union party in Akron, Ohio many years ago. I was amazed. By the way, I am a drummer too.

[@coolnegative]

Keaggy is amazing. Even though he's mostly known in the realm of Christian music, a lot of secular artists admire his ability and is widely considered a virtuoso.

[@davidparr7243]

Greg Heet produced an electronic bowing device called the ebow it gave the guitarist the opportunity to get infinite sustain and a cello effect which Phil Keaggy used more than any other musician that I ever saw I was fortunate to see Phil Keaggy somewhere around ten times in concert and when he took out the ebow it was a joy to see .a very expressive guitar effect

[@Matzoa07]

One of my favorite Phil Keaggy songs!! It was a outside water pump he got his finger stuck in that took his finger! He’s one of my all time favorite artists! Great voice as well! Thanks for sharing this with us

[@rogereisnaugle6012]

He was better than I remembered. He came out as a Christian, just as Eric Clapton did. Some of the artists of the day called him a virtuoso. My understanding of the term is someone who has a pretty good idea how to achieve the sound he wanted at that point in the piece. An example: Phil, can you play this? Yes.

[@wingsofpegasus]

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[@DaMusicManPlay]

Eric Clapton Christian?

[@michellewoodison-evans5811]

Love Phil Keaggy!!

[@janicechobaniuk39]

@@DaMusicManPlay yes he is actually he has claimed he was a Christian even in his early days. Guess he was brought up that way. However in his later years he has returned to his faith in a solid way I believe.

[@jimgriffith9999]

Just saw this. I grew up seeing Phil and the Glass Harp locally, so I got to know him a bit. He and the boys hail from Gerard, OH near Youngstown not far from Dean Martin’s home town. Phil also employs a tremolo technique at times by switching on only the bottom pickup and using his right pinky to vary the volume knob as he picks. If you go back to his Harp days and watch a Look in the Sky video, you’ll see it there. There is an entire solo where you don’t hear the plucking of the strings, just tremolo up and down.

[@michaelpolson482]

MORE Phil Keaggy!!!!!!

[@benjp6949]

Phil is sickeningly talented! Amazing acoustic player and electric!Also my guitar hero!

[@wingsofpegasus]

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[@Mark_E_M]

Awesome to see you reacting to Phil! He is just AMAZING!!!

[@wingsofpegasus]

No problem!

[@usdescartes]

Keaggy is the most skilled guitar player I have ever seen. Seriously. In EVERY type of playing, whether is electric or acoustic, strumming or picking. Even playing classical guitar. The guy is a master. He's a great guy, too; he doesn't put out two albums a year anymore like he used to, but he does collaborations mostly now. He's so generous with his music and his time. I can't say enough about the guy. I'll just add that if you go to one of his concerts, sit near the front so you can SEE him play, as well as hear it - he makes playing the guitar into a visual masterpiece (as well as auditory, of course).👏👏👏

[@johnleonard3806]

Thanks Fil. This was another new one for me. Never heard of PK before. Rock!

[@wingsofpegasus]

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[@tomadian6175]

Welllll..you've only got about 45 yrs. of material with which to get acquainted!! Enjoy!!

[@GrunATL]

@@tomadian6175 No kidding! LOL. Go for it, @John Leonard! No time like the present! Time's a wastin'!

[@bryanf.1996]

I have listened to Phil's music for nearly 40 years and we've recently sparked a friendship as we prepare to record for my podcast. His humility is and kind spirit are quite lovely. From our first 30 minutes on the phone getting to know each other, I found him to easy to talk to and just yesterday he texted me a picture of his youngest grandson. God gave that man a gift, that's for sure.

[@daveyoung7523]

Another one I've never heard of. Thanks Fil for sharing this!

[@carlcurtis]

Your advice at about 3:50 about slowing down whatever you try on guitar is so essential--and so hard to discipline yourself to do. I still find myself wanting to rush ahead with a piece when what I really need to do is slow down and learn it bar by bar. Thanks.

[@gregmardon6973]

Very sweet indeed, I will have to look for more videos to watch and listen to of his because I've never seen this dude before♡

[@kentlewis987]

Prior to his solo career, Phil Keaggy was in the band, Glass Harp. If you've never heard them, they're worth checking out.

[@cliffordbruber2791]

I had forgotten about Phil Keaggy. What an incredible player. Thanks for sharing.

[@wingsofpegasus]

No problem!

[@Mark_E_M]

Phil Keaggy is, beyond a doubt, my favorite guitarist of ALL TIME! He is just simply AMAZING! God has truly gifted this man with incredible talent!

[@robsylvia6546]

Phil and his trusty e bow! I’ve been a fan since 78. These days he’s a one man band with his looper. Great, humble live musician. Check out Glass Harp, the band that brought him recognition in the early 70s.

[@wingsofpegasus]

Thanks!

[@rayjeske6564]

Fil, thanks for doing Phil Keaggy. I can only ratify all the assessments of his greatness of talent and spirit. Have met and worked with Phil many times over some 35 years, and he is both a true genius and gracious, humble man. Curious if you've done Gary Moore much. I think the Keaggy fans would have appreciated Gary's genius. He's certainly another of the greatest players of all time.

[@wingsofpegasus]

Gary's out here somewhere!

[@rayjeske6564]

@@wingsofpegasus By the way, Fil, of the several sites that I've seen that facilitate analysis and conversation about musical artists, yours may be the best, or at least most enjoyable. Thanks for what you do.

[@jondoe6273]

One more interesting factoid about Keaggy i just remembered if you ever get the chance to read this. Kings X (which i hope you do, Ty Tabor is great, as you probably already know) bassist and singer, Doug Pinnick, use to play bass in the Phil Keaggy band back in the early 80's. Love what you're doing btw. You're very good at this. Even better than me and my buddies sitting around analysing guitar players and rock bands. And let me tell ya, we think were pretty darn good.............as do all your fans. But that's what makes this channel fun.

[@wingsofpegasus]

Thanks!

[@Guitarrgirl]

Been following this guy for 43 years and know a lot of his ‘tricks’… you’ve got a great breakdown on his technique. Gonna go watch the rest 😎 Thanks!

[@bearbryant3495]

Glass Harp was a local band for me, I had the opportunity of watching Phil several times as he became a rock god. And then he just kinda let it go for a while and remade himself. You have to respect that, the conventional wisdom was that he resisted being commercialized to the point of letting Glass Harp die. He was a phenomenon.

[@bobby7771117]

Thanks Fil for showcasing what Phil Keaggy does best--and that's playing the heck out of that guitar!! Thanks for the great analysis of Phil Keaggy here! Sincerely,BobbyK

[@bobby7771117]

I have to look for your Jeff Beck as well,as he's one of the best out there!!!

[@robertpsanders1965]

On the live double album, "How the West Was One" with 2nd Chapter of Acts and a Band Called David, Phil Keaggy tells about losing his finger to the water pump in the yard of the farmhouse he grew up on. As for manipulating the volume control for smoother picking, etc, I had heard that he pioneered that technique. An urban legend perhaps? Does anyone know for sure?

[@larryperkins4345]

Hi in one phils interview he said that he was the one who started doing that and I believe in that interview he dispelled the rumor about Jimmy Hendricks. Thank you for what you do.

[@bullmountain6575]

He didn't pioneer it. Roy Buchanan was known for it years before Phil.

[@bisonradio5847]

Excellent review of a typically outstanding performance nu Phil Keaggy! I was fortunate to see him three times in concert over the years, and even rode in the back of his car with his wife as I helped them check in at their hotel back in the late 70s. He’s as nice and pleasant as he appears on stage.

[@Hambone3773]

I have never heard this jazz fusion version of Phil Keaggy.

[@craigmeek3363]

You definitely have to check out Glass Harp live at Carnegie Hall that is a must listen! Phil Keaggy kicks ass!

[@wingsofpegasus]

Thanks!

[@dandkproductions7285]

A Phil Phan since '72' know his awesome family an the charity work he gives back via. A wee bit of earlier history if u indulge me. B4 GLASS HARP he was in New Hudson Exit b4 was Volume V an first group i believe was the Keystones in the 60s. Featured in Guitar Player magazine several times. His ending solo on 'CHERISH THE MOMENT" via an SA2000 with a dropped C 6th string still slays an its 1 take heavenly tone. Eric Johnson an others Love Mr Phil as do i an humbled to call him friend. C# or Bb Happy to jam honored to network Fil! Great shows An yes i play ebow an use pencils instead of picks sometimes lol

[@pablobruning4508]

Saw Phil use the E-bow in Paisley, Scotland in the mid-80s. He made it sound like a bagpipe. A fantastic concert to be at as an American student at the time.

[@PozerAdultRacingTeam]

Already this track is awesome.

[@marshallruss2582]

Phil was with Glass Harp in the early 70's in the Youngstown Ohio area. They were popular in that area and opened for a lot of major acts at that time. He was considered by many to be one of the best guitarists in the rock world at the time. He didn't get the attention that many other lesser talented players probably because of the "right turn" he made in his life. I first heard him on his first solo album and thought he was from Mars he was so good. Good break down of his style Wings.

[@wingsofpegasus]

Thanks!

[@holyfiregermany]

You have to review some of his acoustic stuff. THis guy looped before there were loopers and tapped the acoustic like few before him. Given that he has only four fingers on the left hand since childhood he is an awesome awesome acousticguitarist.

[@wingsofpegasus]

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[@GrunATL]

Agree. Phil has said in interviews and instructional videos that he was influenced by Michael Hedges on tapping, and Alan Holdsworth on some of his scale work and chords (though he did say he can’t figure out half of what Holdsworth is doing). 😀I think he out-taps Hedges.

[@venderstrat]

Those sweeps are pretty good. Today I learnt about circular vibrato, which is also pretty good.

[@richardpollitt1195]

this guy was smooth,,its not allways about playing hard and fast..hes just taking it easy..

[@wingsofpegasus]

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[@ikeyasector]

Never watched a video from you yet. Came here because I LOVE Phil Keaggy. Been playing guitar (was in a rock band back in 1993). Been a many years now and just got a great acoustic. Thanks for this. Merry Christmas to you and all of our UK friends from America. :)

[@wingsofpegasus]

Thanks! You too!

[@ikeyasector]

@@wingsofpegasus It's a pleasure. Going to look through your videos to see if you mentioned Ty Tabor, Ken Tamplon, and so forth. Sorry if I got the spelling of their names wrong. (Lanny Cordorla).. I was better at composing music. lol... Gonna subscribe. Thanks for your reply.

[@dennisjohndreher7258]

Phil is a Christian rocker these days. He can still tear it up but he's mellowed out a bit. Cought a great live show with him, Bruce Cockburn, Doyle Dyke's and Richard Smith. Now there's a few names for ya. " The wind and the Wheat" is a must for any keaggy fan.

[@wingsofpegasus]

Cool!

[@jennroberts3837]

I travelled the world in the 80s with Phil Keaggy booming in my earphones.... awesome....

[@LoisFox131]

Thanks for the lessons, Fil. I’m learning quite a bit.

[@wingsofpegasus]

No problem!

[@cindyolson5849]

I grew up listening to all his music huge part of my life

[@pinktrosesable]

Love your channel & interpretations . Great clip

[@wingsofpegasus]

Thanks!

[@gl2700]

Wow, another local great! Been listening to Phil since his days with Glass Harp. They played around here at their beginnings in small venues. Met him a couple times. Nice humble dude. Great band, great guitar, great channel. Thanks Phil!

[@wingsofpegasus]

Cool!