Don Ross - Tight Trite Night

[@chadfengel]

One of the greatest days of my life.. Andy McKee, Don Ross, Antoine Dufour, and Erik Turnbull all in the same night!!! Don broke a string that night, and I snagged it after the show. : )

[@johnr.1592]

I saw Don and Andy and a bluegrass player in fall of 2002 at the Brooklin Community Centre with about 150 other people. Probably the best concert I'll ever see.

[@NetworkSkyler]

he's got guitar playing skills, head bobbin skills, amazing taste in guitars skills, kick ass blanket back drop choosing skills, and stuff

[@AndyMcKeeFanForLife]

This man has incredible stage presence. Even though he's sitting down, the dude makes you want to groove just as much as he does. Don Ross FTW!!!

[@kumquatmagoo]

I almost exclusively play a 7 string electric for metal, but whenever I pick up an acoustic this is always the first thing that I want to play. Just the opening phrase alone gets me going.

[@Trystaticus]

love the way different players bring something different to this song But Don has always had that ultra-crisp clarity Undeniably the OG

[@BowTie2222]

Dude, seriously, this guy need more views!! We need this kinda music on the airwaves, no doubt!

[@gravityheights127]

I've wasted 1 year of my life trying to find this! Thank god I finally found it! Amazing and flawless guitar skills!

[@CStanza420]

Damn!! I'm just head over heels in love with those fan-fretted guitars!!!! Must have one to tinker with

[@lewman911]

I love this song and don ross for playing it when i shouted it out at the great canadian guitar fest! It was an honour to meet you sir! a definite highlight in my life!

[@funkyduck4743]

Don's music speaks to my soul. I get shivers everytime. So beautiful.

[@AndreasC81]

Don is one of my absolute favourite guitar players. One of the most original and interesting players for sure. How someone can not like this is beyond me. Let me ask a question. If you don't like this, what do you like? I listen to a lot of different music and can't understand how you can not like this. If you don't like this, you simply don't get music and should probably stick with Bieber.

[@DieselBoulder]

HOW!!! How can someone play so flawlessly!

[@Dougal-Mcguire]

all i can do is smile and shake my head in awe!

[@TheApeman01]

I caught Andy McKee in Pittsburgh 10-26-11. He opened with this tune and gave a nod to Don Ross. Great to hear it from the origin!

[@Streetmind27]

Im a bass player and i love listening to acustic guitar and bass music. I must say that this is an outstanding piece of music wow! It really touches the inner soul and that what makes this art piece a wonderfully designed song played by a music virtuoso.. thanks for such brilliance

[@Traumaprod1]

Don't give up!! he wasn't born like that it took time and hard work!! everyone can reach this level with motivation and persistence!

[@jacobilton6879]

he knows exactly how amazingly badass that main lick is and I love it

[@og_jakey]

Absolutely brilliant, it reminds me of the time i saw Don Ross & Andy McKee at Shepton Mallet in the UK, what an amazing show. Made my year :D

[@OxyMiracle]

Ah I can't wait to see him tomorrow in London! It's gonna be awesome!

[@tb9997]

That is the most beautiful acoustic guitar I've ever seen

[@kaertoo]

good to see them putting up more don ross, fantastic artist.

[@peterw4141]

Not only is Don an incredible musician but the quilt is pretty impressive too!

[@gobyfishmusic]

The groovy tunes never get old. I'm a funk freak.

[@balanceofpowder420]

Could hear it a million times, still blows my hair back !

[@brockulese]

I love the knew rhythms. Great new spin to an old favorite! 5 stars!

[@grimschterry6851]

What a guitar. Mmmmm, love the baritone

[@matu90rk]

Wow new look, same old mad skills... Don you're the man!

I love this video, this song and the way he plays.

[@elisamoreiradeaguiar5740]

Hi, I'm from Brazil. The musician Gustavo Fofão from Cifra Club (youtube channel) who brought me here... no regrets! Incredible! I even didn't knew the instrument... sounds beautiful

[@llikkill]

Good to see Mr. Ross doesn't lose his guitar power when he cuts his hair :). Classic!

[@AdamCantor]

perfect. i love seeing these pieces evolve over time

[@zizimycat]

Amazing tune, gorgeous resonance in this guitar, and beautifully played...Giv'er Don.

[@Jan_Tabletop]

Master in Guitar. Good to see some Masters on the internet.

[@higofyp]

thanks man, really really appreciated, that was an absolute pleasure to watch.

[@LedZeppelinPage]

AWESOME I love this song, been a while since I've heard it

[@karst41]

Great arrangements are timeless. Very much enjoyed this Sonic Delite

[@guitaraaron72]

Great tune and tone. Very inspiring way to start the morning.

[@Chipmonkcheeks53]

This song is so so great!

[@Gungosh]

funky don the man ross, yeah! if we earthlings were allowed to visit the olymp of living guitar legends, we would see you performing and all the other legends dancing :o)

[@groovemon]

You probably get disapointed when you wake up in the morning. Don Ross is the man!

[@Phife54]

What a great bass line. Excellent.

[@Rael0505]

To be fair, they were uploaded years apart. I have to say though, I love all the percussive sounds Andy throws in.

[@mrmirth]

love it, great beat to it. Thx Mr. Ross 'n Candyrat!

[@onward1111]

I remember watching you at Saunders Secondary School and also the Home County Folk Festival in London. Awesome! Hope to see you again soon. -B

[@gobyfishmusic]

Hey Trooper. All I can say is that I wrote the tune and I've played it thousands of times over the past 13 years. I simply can't play it any better than this. In my own defence, the tempo's pretty solid. Cheers.

[@grillerg]

19 dislikes?? what on earth?!!? This is real music, not some overpaid wannabe rapper or popstar. If you dislike this kind of music, i really feel sorry for you.

[@foma42]

can never get over how gorgeous that Beneteau is, sound & sight. and although i can't see myself ever being able to afford one, i do have a savings account specifically set up so that i can someday get my hands on *some*thing with a fanned fret set-up. ;b rock it, sir.

[@mmarzl]

wowwowwow!!! its so hard not to move at least your head when hearing this...thats guitar music! soo great, love both versions...andys and dons but this is groooooovy!

[@Jerom_]

I actually like Don's version a lot better. It's got so much more of this swingy feeling that this song seems to be all about.

[@OxyMiracle]

Ah I just saw him in concert last night - he was great and also has some great vocals - even though not on youtube. I got a signed vinyl by him, which is great! He brought this guitar with him, a fan fret baritone as well as a guitar that he could disassemble - not sure what it was called. But amazing live, changing up some of these songs - and just a good performer in general.

[@kookkuayman]

great tone, perfect harmony ..love this version!

[@MikeGervasi]

I love this tune. It has a part reminiscent of the bass line of "Roundabout" mixed with a tiny part of the melody of "Saved By Zero".

[@theironmountain]

i just saw you play like, 2 hours ago this song, with this guitar. you rule.

[@MrsiXX702]

Don Ross you legend!

[@Nlghtxhawk]

that's the craziest fret board i've ever seen! i want that guitar

[@Babeman12]

love how he changed up the song, that guitar's tone is amazing and the frets are trippy as hell lol. overall sick video

[@hfentonmudd]

Don.... f5rickin awsome... love the hair cut... love the baritone tone. git it..

[@NPC919]

Just so everyone knows, there is an older video of Don Ross playing this song which was released before Andy's video. For some reason or another Andy has recieved more views for his version, but Don's was released first. The only reason why Andy gets more views is because he's the superstar here, he has the most views at least... So people check him out more than Don.

[@UnpronouncebleNames]

I find myself standing and applauding ;)

[@janklosowski]

...and Michael Hedges has on most of his videos even less views but he's an inspiration for all those modern players including Don and Andy. Popularity has nothing to do with real value. And "real value" is not an objective thing.

[@ingohensel9479]

awesome song, awesome player!!!

[@Homalocepale]

Amazing as always

[@agowen123]

that guitar has such a nice tone man

[@JeanPierreBarakat]

This is an amazing swing, Don! Can shake Michael Jackson back to life! LOL Cheers from Brazil

[@SomeAreGhosts]

This song has infiltrated my brain.

[@cvondalee]

So smooth sounding its better than damn good man...thumbs up no doubt

[@FrOmXwithin]

Don Ross is lookin good! Diggin the fanned frets McKee style!

[@Snougdoug]

What a great composition

[@mikelunz]

Thats the funniest thing I have heard all week. Thanks for the laugh!

[@lucascorreadl]

You can see the grade of a musician by the way he moves his hands

[@mattyfizzle]

What a groovy tune! Job well done sir.

[@heimerdingerginger]

one of the best songs for acoustic guitar =)

[@Broncoman21100]

I envy this guitar playing so much.

[@FranthonyZarcoza]

It looks coo and makes perfect since. :) That's what I was staring at for the first 30 seconds.

[@moyamontgomery2603]

Love the guitar!

[@1koolrule]

Don Ross is one BAD ASS Guitar Player!!

[@kafercrazy]

beautiful burst on the new FF baritone Don!

[@superhifi3040]

aw this is gorgeous! great piece. also, he looks much better with that haircut.

[@AndrewGorny]

Don you are killin it on this !!!! Love it

[@PhilFromIT]

Just amazing.

[@gitterfritter]

One of my favorites

[@Areodark]

Wonderful style of playing!

Amazing!

[@Ca2roline]

@H057IL3 they're called fanned frets i believe. It just allows the guitar to stay in tune a bit better than regular ones, because it makes the higher-pitched strings shorter. Kind of like the inside of a piano if you've ever seen it :)

[@gladdymarie16]

KZbin brought me to an awesome music again.

[@agustinamigo]

Don, amazing performance!! I like the audio processing from 2:16 , kind of stereo chorus... The mix of your Beneteau pickup signal and the AKG1000 combines really good. Agustin

[@rnrhc10]

Brilliant !!!! Greetingzzz 2 u all

[@M230895]

Well, i don't know how to play guitar either, but my mind just gets blown by this. I think the dislikers were just too blinded to tell the difference between the like and the dislike button :D

[@hoss1]

One of the best song evaaarrrr

[@EzyoMusic]

Don, you rock. Awesome stuff.

[@nodelaheehoo]

cool fanned fret....and awesome playing

[@TrooperCX]

Cheers! its a kick ass groove.

[@verodefacto]

Damn..custom made guitar with perfect angles for perfect hand position! WoW

[@kristofferjo]

this is some real groove!

[@THEBEASTLEDAVE]

@djangas ya its nice to see whats done when the talent is a gift from god all is there!

[@coolethan8]

@Ca2roline it's all about intonation. most electric guitars allow you to change the intonation by moving the string saddles forward or backwards but not on acoustics so they slope the frets to achieve the same result.

[@pdx007]

Masterful!!!!

[@Brandonsanity]

Thats impressive. Thank you so much for the info. Might have to invest in a baritone pretty soon, I love playing this type of stuff.

[@ozguitarist1]

my guitar looks like that after a hard night on the piss! Don is a legend and is looking great!

[@WillnKeks]

this song is WOW!!!