British guitarist reacts to Rodrigo y Gabriella's NYLON stringed rock show!

[@NealB123]

They've been playing together for over 30 years. First in a metal band and then as an acoustic duo. Their on-stage chemistry is pure perfection.

[@grahamjones3259]

They have so much commitment and pure passion for their art form. It’s always heartwarming when it has a happy it come. They deserve every bit of success for what they’ve done for the acoustic guitar.

[@kimberlys8422]

Give it up to the lady guitarists! Respect

[@wingsofpegasus]

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[@74dartman13]

It's nice to see people getting the recognition they deserve! Their gamble paid off! Thanks Fil for broadening our musical knowledge.👍😎🎸🎶

[@wingsofpegasus]

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[@kingbrutusxxvi]

There's no delicate way of putting this, but I've learned a lot from watching Gabriella's right hand over the years. I still can't quite pull those moves off but it gives the nylon-string guitar such a unique sound. Cheers, Fil.

[@wingsofpegasus]

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[@jamesrramey]

Gabriella is a fantastic percussionist as well as guitarist

[@sdemosi]

I remember her from her days busking in Dublin. All the lads were crazy about her because she was gorgeous but also a phenomenal guitarist. That percussive technique is effortless when you see it live and she's so at one with her instrument.

[@BOOMNERD51]

Never a dull moment here! I love the driving rhythms and melodic overlay of riffs. Thanks for the nylon string facts vs. classical guitar technically. The ebb and flow of dynamic range and speed seem to be driving force. Thanks, Fil, really, they are very exhilarating to hear!

[@wingsofpegasus]

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[@isaacpulliam7767]

I love how I can search your posts for nearly ALL my favorite guitarists and you have videos for so many of them....Chet, Roy, Glen, Tommy, Vince, Ricky Skaggs, Mark Knopfler...and of course Rush! Every single one of them I've idolized since I was a youngster. I'm so grateful for your videos. There is nowhere else I can find all my gods in one place! Thank you so much!!! R & G was such a great show in Spokane, WA last year!

[@maitlen4021]

They are AMAZING! Thank you, Fil.

[@darwineee7377]

The fact that they perform from the soul is amazing eyes closed like damn!

[@kodiakfamily8032]

They are awesome! I have not listened to them for years....I need to look them up again.

[@wingsofpegasus]

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[@valorie3157]

Love it... Well done Fil, your insight always adds depth to the performance 👍

[@wingsofpegasus]

Thanks!

[@hugeackman7524]

Superb musicians. She is absolutely amazing to watch and together they are truly inspiring to watch. Synchronicity Dude, thanks so much for sharing. Rock on

[@mikestonecypher]

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[@mikestonecypher]

Doc watson

[@wingsofpegasus]

No problem!

[@wawalan1]

One of the reasons I enjoy your channel is because I learn about musicians I've never heard of.

[@wingsofpegasus]

Cool!

[@johnamaral1786]

Same here.

[@skybird8358]

Thanks for showcasing R&G - enjoyed ur comments & analysis. This is my favorite R & G song. Can't stay still when listening, lots of foot tapping, head bopping, and swaying along with the tune. Great! Thanks again.

[@melissamorris8046]

They are so much fun to watch. Another great one Fil.

[@wingsofpegasus]

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[@scottkraniak4941]

Wow Nylon strings. Why don't more people play them. It's very hard. Amazing duo. Thanks Phil for bringing us such interesting talent and styles.

[@wingsofpegasus]

No problem!

[@Darm0k]

Yeah, it's crazy to me that they aren't more popular. Almost anything you can play on acoustic will end up sounding good on a nylon string. And there are plenty of hybrid ones that are acoustic electric with thinner necks that suit steel string players more.

[@willykanos1044]

It is interesting. Several US Country artists have used nylon string guitars. Not always but you can find a lot of videos on You Tube of Chet Atkins, Jerry Reed, and Willie Nelson playing nylon string guitars.

[@ursafan40]

"It's very hard"? The music written for nylon string guitars is hard, classical and flamenco. But Nylon string guitars are much easier on the fingers to play than steel string guitars

[@drewpall2598]

Rodrigo and Gabriella are new to me. enjoyed this performance here so energetic as You said another great analysis Fil.

[@wingsofpegasus]

Cool!

[@eddieonmelrose]

Hey f, saw these guys at the old Universal Amphitheater in LA around that year when KCET was doing a feature show of independent rock acts including The Shins when they were first started to gain an audience there were only a couple of 100 people in attendance. A great show and they were seated the whole time!! Thanks for doing this one!!

[@wtfisgoingonhere1076]

It took some searching but I FINALLY found this video! I am SO happy to see you react to and analyze Rodrigo y Gabriela. I've been following them since the first time I heard Tamucan. Having been raised in a family where music was constant, instruments were everywhere and records were always on from Back, Beethoven, Handel, Haydn, &Tchaikovsky to the Kingston Trio, Peter, Paul, & Mary, & John Denver, to CSNY, The Eagles, Fleetwood Mac, Boston, Metallica to Dougie Maclean, The Battlefield Band, Altan, to Tommy Emmanuel, Robin Bullock, Al Petteway... so many amazing musicians & compositions & genres; Rodrigo & Gabriella blew me away from the first bar and have somehow captured ALL of the FEEL of what I grew up on, all at once. They are incredibly technically talented and unique, my favorite part of any of their perfprmances is watching Gabriella get lost in the music. Fantastic duo, incredible playing, writing & performing! Ahhhhh God I love them! Thank you so much for touching on them! They deserve so much appreciation & respect.Thank you, Fil! Thank you, thank you, thank you! Rock \m/

[@gregmardon6973]

So passionate, both of them just loving what they do with each other. The Latin beat it's so sensual, so full of life. I'm loving it and have to check out more of these two,good analysis Fil.

[@wingsofpegasus]

Thanks Greg!

[@sinnertrain7405]

Thanks for featuring them! Rodrigo's lead playing is fairly restrained in this song. He can really blaze too. I love Gabriella's combination of rhythm guitar and percussion.

[@wingsofpegasus]

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[@johnamaral1786]

Notice that it was the first song.

[@willykanos1044]

We saw them in Zihuatenejo in the late 90's. Gabriellas's percussive style is what made me remember.

[@jmurray2018]

Thank you so much for playing this... I loved them from when I first saw them as unknown buskers

[@orlandopacheco1359]

Great video review !!!! Rodrigo is blasting out some amazing licks but Gabriella is a beast on rythem. Love this band ....... !!!!

[@wingsofpegasus]

Yeah!

[@bekind6763]

I never heard of them before, very talented & entertaining. Great video & analysis!

[@wingsofpegasus]

Thanks Kathy!

[@catherinelynnfraser2001]

Hypnotic, exotic and breathtaking. Thank you for sharing

[@wingsofpegasus]

No problem!

[@southernwonder7024]

Niiiice Fil. One happy subscriber here. I’m very excited that you have chosen to do this analysis. It’s nice to be heard. You never fail to impress. Always learning from you and I appreciate it. Thanks. RRROCK! 🤘

[@wingsofpegasus]

No problem!

[@rockindavebyron3960]

So cool, my wife & I saw them at the House of Blues in Chicago back in 2010, great show!!! As for hand stress, I use to play at the Bristol Renaissance Faire in Wisconsin (2011-2015) & I would play a Spanish Renaissance style using the same type of flamenco technique & at 8+hrs of playing in hot weather, the top of my hand would swell up, didn't hurt, but would go a little numb, so I can definitely relate to any hand injuries Gabriela might have gotten!!! Thanks for sharing this Fil, you ROCK my friend!!! Stay safe, Rock On & God Bless!!!

[@danasermons6498]

OMG! They are amazing! That was beautiful ❤️

[@wingsofpegasus]

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[@jamesrramey]

Both are Top level guitarist , love this style ~

[@PozerAdultRacingTeam]

I don’t usually listen to this style of music but they are killing it.

[@wingsofpegasus]

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[@MikeCindyWhite]

Nice Fil! My wife and I discovered these 2 about 5 years ago and love em!! My wife is a huge Metallica fan and she loves their Orion cover, Gabriella's amazing with her right hand, so fun to watch! Great one bro, Thanks!!

[@wingsofpegasus]

Cool!

[@mariorabottini5687]

This is wicked Fil! They have such amazing togetherness in their playing it’s incredible! Both of them are so gifted...! Haven’t heard a lot about them but that will certainly change! Awesome Fil!😀😀👌👌👌

[@wingsofpegasus]

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[@michaelhayward7572]

Finally! Superb. They always get your feet tapping....

[@wingsofpegasus]

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[@katherinea.rodgers8366]

Wow, just, Wow! I love your channel (and you). You enjoy all genres of music that you share!

[@wingsofpegasus]

Thanks!

[@mozilla2576]

I swear I saw these two play a private function back in the late 90's. They were unbelievable. Such talent. I was amazed that they would play a wedding or whatever the function was...downtown Austin Texas. ....also, seems like they would also play the Elephant Room(austin) from time to time.

[@sloebone7399]

I saw these two on Guitar Center Sessions and they blew me away

[@wingsofpegasus]

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[@goldcfi7103]

Listen to their version of Stairway to heaven. You won't be sorry!

[@wingsofpegasus]

Thanks!

[@petec9686]

I second this. Hating on Stairway has become a cottage industry of sorts. I DARE a hayta to listen to it and not smile.

[@mr.knowitall6440]

Technically, it's their version of Stanley Jordan's version of Stairway to Heaven... 🤘🔥😎

[@justMe-zl4pu]

I enjoyed this immensely. Thank you, Fil!

[@wingsofpegasus]

No problem!

[@oklahoma4192]

I Love Rodrigo y Gabriella! If I could play aside any living artist today it would be Gabriela Quintero. Excellent Reaction and Commentary !!

[@wingsofpegasus]

Thanks!

[@duaneatkinson3604]

That was fantastic Awsome job again fil...just expanded my play list once again....rock on brother😎

[@wingsofpegasus]

Thanks!

[@hipgnotist777]

Thanks for doing these guys, Fil! You're on a bit of an acoustic roll, here. I noticed a couple folks mentioned GyR in the comments from last night's installment. Elfasci is new to me, so thanks for that one, too, btw. You seem to have the history more or less down, but it's worth mentioning that Gabriella worked up that percussive style as part of a deliberate effort on the duo's part to develop a unique personal sound. These days, one can search "new flamenco" and, surprise! it sounds like GyR. So, they've essentially spawned a genre, which i figure for a mighty feat. Plus, you know i like these sorts of stylistic fusions. Now, i also noticed that the old Crossroads duel came up in conversation last week, with the conventional Vai and Cooder lines being drawn. Here's the article i go to to settle the question, wherein Cooder consistently defers to Arlen Roth and Bill Kanengiser: www.guitarworld.com/artists/forgotten-guitar-crossroads-and-its-unsung-guitar-hero-arlen-roth. Here's Roth working out a classic with his solo band, (see if you can detect Roy Buchanan's influence): kzbin.info/www/bejne/fGiUaKGbecSer68

[@wingsofpegasus]

Thanks Steve!

[@billtreusch]

Really different, thanks for the exposure

[@wingsofpegasus]

No problem!

[@stevenbrading1437]

First for once. This was definitely interesting and well worth the watch. Thanks Fil for another great analysis and keep em coming.

[@carbine090909]

Nope, Mary Ellington got here first, but close!!

[@kimberlys8422]

Greatest instruments of all time: Guitar and the metaphorical pen... mostly guitar

[@wingsofpegasus]

Almost! So close!

[@stevedyer120]

Love all your takes😆

[@wingsofpegasus]

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[@rickwagner-]

I've been a fan for years, but only got to see them live for the first time earlier this year. The set included Pink Floyd's 'Echoes', which some of you may remember is an entire side of the 'Meddle' album. So good.

[@wingsofpegasus]

Cool!

[@mda037]

They ended with a snippet of the Ride the Lightning intro which was a pretty cool thing to throw in there

[@wingsofpegasus]

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[@davidkalitowski9601]

Another winner. Thanks for exposing the rest of us to amazing guitarists from just about every genre one can think of. For future videos check out Jerry Reed - Lightning Rod; Baden Powell - Tristeza; Lenny Breau solo guitar and trio (Bluesette); Yamandu Costa - Choro Loco

[@wingsofpegasus]

Thanks!

[@Bricklinsv1970]

I really love the performances they did with Alex Skolnick ;)

[@wingsofpegasus]

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[@jamesrramey]

So Happy you reviewed Rodrigo y Gabriella. Top Players. Not my fav video of them but Great Review, as Always Great Insight ! WoP taking So many suggestions from your audience is just amazing , thank you , thank you !!

[@wingsofpegasus]

No problem!

[@elviejodelmar2795]

Great artists. Padrisimo paisanos. Another couple worth a look is the Brazilian Overdriver Duo. They sing and play multiple instruments at the same time -- ror example a keyboard and a guitar laid out on a stand -- or drums and the guitar -- both played with the sticks.

[@vmat1000]

This is cool. Brings back memories of the good ol' days ;) I first heard of this duo about 10 years ago. Seem to recall a medly that had LZ and Metallica (!) elements and ruled. Heck, i remember visiting a Barnes and Noble and they were playing a disc of theirs.

[@wingsofpegasus]

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[@jazzcat8786]

Did they finish with the end of Ride The Lightning? They compliment each other perfectly!🤟🏻🤟🏻. Check out Strunz and Farah if you dig these two

[@wingsofpegasus]

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[@stephens9462]

I believe they started out playing metal in Mexico City

[@southernwonder7024]

Stephen Sollenberger you sir are correct.

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[@TheTobesOfHades]

I believe I read that too.

[@diosyntaxa]

Tierra Acida was the band they played in I think :)

[@jmurray2018]

Correct

[@kimberlys8422]

I'm so jealous of people who can shift keys so effortlessly and strum without blistering the _shite_ out of their fingers.

[@wingsofpegasus]

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[@andrewpuckett5295]

I could watch them all frickin' day! Lol

[@wingsofpegasus]

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[@danasermons6498]

Kenny Wayne Shepherd : Vodoo Child ( live) He's a SRV/ BB King protege. Very tslented young man. He had a huge hit with ' Blue on Black' in the 90's.

[@wingsofpegasus]

Thanks!

[@bofusnco]

It took me a minute, but I found it. Thanks Fil

[@wingsofpegasus]

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[@tonymango1121]

Fantastic absolutely

[@2cozmick25]

I've only seen them once before actually before I turned your channel on and my opinion is and I my be called names and such but my opinion is that Gabrielles backing chorus and rhythm pulling it all together is what makes them.

[@mikerussell3830]

The first time I heard them in an interview, as soon as Gabriella started speaking, I could instantly hear that she learned to speak english in Ireland. It was a weird mix of a Mexican accent with overtones of irish.

[@stargazer1460]

Cool performance! Great video 👍😎

[@wingsofpegasus]

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[@tombarroso5654]

watch there live from japan special its amazing

[@willykanos1044]

Saw them live in Zihuatenejo in '98 or '99. Their act has changed but not that much. More like it has matured.

[@wingsofpegasus]

Cool!

[@ckranz1]

Another tremendous example of a great talent with different styles of playing combining to make something spectacular. Check out Trace Bundy Joy and Sorrow when you get a chance 1 guy 2 guitars and an incredible composition. There is also a Ted talk performance of this piece as apart of a trio of songs where he talks about it a little.

[@wingsofpegasus]

Thanks!

[@reemclaughlin4260]

Hi Fil! Totally unknown to me before this video, and way cool! ✌🏼❤🎶

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[@jaysjams1517]

I love how then ended with "Ride The Lightning". Check out their rendition of "Orion".

[@wingsofpegasus]

Yeah!

[@orphanblacks0126]

Saw them in Stockholm , Excellent guitarist. He's a huge Metallica fan , they do several covers. Being a Texan I like to claim Rodrigo y Gabriella. Texas has a great breath of music Spanish guitar, Tejano, to Willie and Pat Green, to the Gourds, to Stevie Ray and Pantera. tip : Look for "Texas Songs" on KZbin versus any other state, country, or planet. Great Reaction to a great performance !

[@wingsofpegasus]

Thanks!

[@qwertyTRiG]

We tend to claim them here in Ireland.

[@carbine090909]

Daaaang, this was like being in the Garden of Eden. Love it!! (lol no squeaks either..)

[@wingsofpegasus]

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[@markmurray2235]

Would love to see you do a reaction to Chris Olivia from Savatage RIP. The most underrated guitarist in rock.

[@wingsofpegasus]

Thanks!

[@MachineHeadDissent]

They’re both huge metal heads

[@southernwonder7024]

Metal Head 420 yes they are. 🤘

[@wingsofpegasus]

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[@CatsInHats-S.CrouchingTiger]

Wouldn’t you say this is world fusion? Fabulous. I’m hearing what Michael Hedges likes. 😏

[@pauljohnson7382]

Nothing against Rodrigo, but Gabriella is a bad ass! 🤘

[@wingsofpegasus]

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[@euan1234]

was going to say something similar, but you said it better :)

[@redleg56]

many can pick solo, but few can rasguendo.

[@petec9686]

I thought she has a rather nice ass.

[@sbardellajulio3114]

🤘🤘🤘great video 🤘🤘🤘 🎼👍🎸 sounds like new gandra 🤘 cheeerss great artist 👍

[@wingsofpegasus]

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[@alexn4843]

I love Rodrigo y Gabriela. Been to a few of their concerts and for just two acoustic guitars they play so loud. It's great. You should check out their song "Tamacun" from the Glastonbury 2010 festival. That's when I first discovered them. They were hitting on all cylinders that night and the crowd was really into it. kzbin.info/www/bejne/rXfEk4F9r9KeZq8

[@TheGalwayFarmer]

They were on Jools Holland in 2006 not 2009..

[@hywel4605]

fil here is a list of players i just can't get on with: steve vai, john petrucci, robert cray, rodrigo and gariella. but thanks for the effort.

[@wingsofpegasus]

No problem!

[@jaggercontreras9270]

Awesome 🇬🇧🇲🇽🇺🇲🤟👈👍

[@robertsparkman8516]

Just WOW!!!!!

[@wingsofpegasus]

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[@Guardducks]

That ain't a drum sweetheart. Lol nice one fil they rock .

[@wingsofpegasus]

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[@aarontrudeau3257]

This is awesome

[@wingsofpegasus]

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[@aarontrudeau3257]

Awesome.

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[@catfishcave379]

And when you can do that, young Grasshopper, you will have learned.

[@gregormiller4037]

The hits keep on comin'..Oh hey Mr Fil, I know im getin' on in years, I ran across this tubular post, and was wondering if you could help me. I'm not really sure about these people, or who they are but if you could point me in the right direction, i'd be much obliged! link below, hope you like:)

[@gregormiller4037]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/g5PEoJKiltZ5bqc

[@wingsofpegasus]

Haha thanks! I know them from somewhere!

[@maitlen4021]

They are gods.

[@stephenmichalski2643]

OK....OK......I'm startin to get the hint.......I should play my classical guitar more........really am diggin these different gendre vids your doin........they were both impressive......really dug what she was doin

[@wingsofpegasus]

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[@storyboarddave5860]

Please do the amazing 13 year old LisaX next!

[@wingsofpegasus]

Thanks!

[@storyboarddave5860]

Your response seems a little generic!@@wingsofpegasus

[@I.N.X.S]

Wings my guy will you watch live version of pantera Domination in Russia and react to Dimebag’s playing and nice job on behind blue eyes version

[@wingsofpegasus]

Thanks!

[@KStewart-th4sk]

Billy Strings doing Grateful Dead's "China Doll": kzbin.info/www/bejne/nIPFc32IlMdoqrM

[@c.b.-11]

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[@TheTobesOfHades]

I do like their style and how they play for the same reasons that Fil mentions. However, I can only listen to them for so long. After a while the songs on a CD or concert DVD start to sound the same/all run together for me and I lose interest. Bummer because I do love their playing.

[@wingsofpegasus]

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[@jayb9687]

check out little roy lewis from the the lewis family if you haven't already. thanks

[@wingsofpegasus]

Thanks!

[@kensod6034]

Its like a football. Game.. Beating on the guitar 🎸 its demanding...

[@wingsofpegasus]

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[@tonymango1121]

Oh my God

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[@adox66]

They are huge Metallica fans. Thought I heard a little run of Ride The lightning at the very end.

[@wingsofpegasus]

Yeah!

[@FerSpada]

when you are talking about flamneco in rock or metal is called........... FLAMINGO

[@GalegHelross]

This was very quiet compared to other performances I have seen.

[@wingsofpegasus]

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[@davidbrock2450]

Less than 500 likes in 4yrs...... The people who follow this channel are totally out to lunch when it comes to great tallent.

[@My1957Stratocaster]

I suddenly have a strange craving for tacos now.

[@wingsofpegasus]

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[@7novalee]

He covers all mectelca songs

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