Van Larkins - Wandering Hands - Acoustic Guitar

[@cmillertime7477]

Over 9 years later, this is still probably the single most impressive acoustic fingerstyle song I've ever heard.

[@Tali_Dan]

Man I remember watching this 10 years ago! I love it the same as I did then. Incredible!!!

[@JuanMiguelAltube]

You and Maneli are my favorites, I cannot simply explain how happy you make me when I listen to both of you. You obviously manage all the fingerstyle techniques with perfection, but it's the imagination in your composition that distinguish you.

[@petergergelymusic]

Wow, really clever usage of the capo, I've never seen anything like that before. Great piece of art, keep it up!

[@jordandasilva394]

Antoine Dufour - Memories of the Future. Another fine example of navigating around a capo.

[@hip142]

This, is the finest composition I've heard from Larkins . Ever. Excellent

[@picturesofrain]

this is just transcendent... he can not be a human being... this uberawesomeness almost makes me cry... thank you Sir that you enjoy our humble existence with your superhuman skill!

[@tmightyzeus]

WOW! Don't ever stop playing like that. Every artists CandyRat promotes has more than talent-they play from deep inside with heart, passion, and soul. You define a CandyRat artist very well. Thank you for an excellent masterful creation! Keep them coming.

[@LesserPonds]

And to you, Mr. Larkins. Your emotions and passions are unmistakably musical.

[@rbplaysa99olson]

This guy is incredible...I've played finger style guitar over 40 years and I can't even relate to how good this guy is. I mean seriously, forget the ability to play it, but the knowledge and creativity to write it...unbelievable. I'm going to go chop my hands off now....

[@SalomonJakobsson]

The moment that I saw that a Owen video was uploaded I immediately stopped doing what I was doing to watch this. I smiled throughout the whole video! What a perfect, amazingly thought out, well done, clever, amazing tune!!! My mind is blown away by the creativity and complexicity created to make those amazing sounds. I've never ever seen some of the techniques used in the tune.Pure genious.He's in a completely different league musically compared to other newage percussive fingerstyle guitarists!

[@whouston33wh]

One of the best songs on Candyrat I would say. The composition is fantastic and the techniques that go along with it are just brilliant. Great job Owen!

[@herbalti]

wow. i dont think i could be more impressed by this guy. just watched a video of him at a pub after and it was so good. defo getting his solo album.

[@mcFifo2007]

great to see they're keeping up with new videos. wish every musician on this label the best of luck!

[@Losiufication]

Great rhythm, wonderful, hard attacking guitar. Just perfect energy and emotion :)

[@ZJ9242]

that little riff he plays at 1:39 is beautiful. my favorite riff by far..

[@candyrat]

Guitar lessons available at www.vanlarkins.com/lessons

[@chicken6111]

this and "these moments" by antoine dufour are among the most beautfiul and intricate things i have ever seen done with this instument. thank god for candyrat.

[@jigme5]

Had a moment to myself in this song, reminded me of my best friend who was really really talented with the guitar. Keep it up Van.

[@yahuwah-saves-yah8794]

This is like the sound of life, from start to end. Smooth and hectic at the same time. Love it a lot.

[@psychedelicay]

thats why i love candyrat, each artist is special and just awesome in his own way. long live the CREATIVITY :) go on owen

[@ClydeHoddinott]

Absolutely love the breakdown and build at 1:50 onwards... stunning track!

[@Just1Spark]

Playing guitar like no one else. And doing it in one take. Priceless.

[@TheSlideGlider]

a pleasure to listen to and hypnotising to watch. I wish i never gave up guitar - i play again but i'm far behind many, I would never reach Van Larkins level in a million years. Inspiring. Thanks dude.

[@mtischler1]

Owen: Thanks for responding. Would you consider posting a workshop, also, where you would simply tell us how you come up with your musical ideas and show us how you translate them to your guitar, what tuning and chordings you use. Sort of an informal, but instructional chat with your fans, of which I am one. That would be very helpful and certainly most informative and would allow us to get to know you and your musical style that much better. Thanks, Mike

[@furytanka]

I absolutely love his playing style, actually he's my favourite guitar player :)

[@rebekahcodlinart]

wow so much emotion. I believe this comes with perfect choice of harmonising base and treble notes. Wish I had this touch

[@Bakudan666]

Easily one of the best fingerstyle songs I've heard in a while, very unique style!Keep up the good work, I look forward to buying your album when it comes out!

[@OliverMazur]

i cannot even begin to describe how creatice and musical this guy is. I have the urge to learn this tune, give me like 10 years

[@cmillertime7477]

8 years later, hope you were able to learn it by now lmao

[@chicken6111]

when i first heard this it kind of sounded like just a collection of riffs he had come up with thrown together randomly, but the more i listen to it, the more it flows. can't wait to hear the rest of your stuff!

[@BassRiderX]

Outstanding musicianship!! I love the Capo change right in the middle. Crafty!

[@whouston33wh]

I feel like Van Larkins should have a full band behind him with this kind of talent and style. Lookin forward to the release of the album!

[@RicardoGamaOfficial]

This is a really awesome music. Such a mix of techniques and the composition is so progressive, this guy is the man!!

[@mtischler1]

Hey Owen. Thanks. I've heard DADGAD before, but you give it a new dimension all of it's own. I've not tried it yet, tho I've been playing for over 50 years. Your phasing is really melodic. You sure can string words, phrases, and sentences together. I'm really glad you're sharing it. Peace! Mike.

[@RapPasch]

listening to this since its been released. crazy it only got half a million views smh

[@iankal13]

By far my favorite of your tunes. Just bought the tab and starting to learn it! 😁

[@ShaneOTubes]

Saw him at the Squire this evening he is beyond Superb I bought his album "Wandering Hands this evening, such amazing talent.

[@AugustOster]

Excellent and beautiful. Really impressive guitarmanship and writing. Wonderfully done, much enjoyed!

[@vincentsabatino4480]

Love the sounds and the Music you create from an acoustic with no special effects except those you create ,Bravo

[@corybildfell6216]

What possible reason could people have to dislike this video? Is this just one guy on 32 separate accounts with a feud for some reason?

[@sgaben0071]

Talán az hogy nem ember!!

[@jonathanschubert9052]

opposite day

[@Joey-ik6er]

Cory Bildfell He probably fucked the guys GF or something.

[@leonlab69]

probably it depends on a marked insensitivity and a non-existent musical culture

[@Missykicksassdude]

Ahhhhh sooooo nice!! I want this on my life album; in the "most inspiring" section!

[@Codehsayshi]

wow, Owen has really come into his own sound. I love it.

[@banjobubby]

Great work man. never ceases to amaze me what comes out of candy rat ha

[@ChristianWhittington]

It's a journey across string instruments, with one instrument, and one man. I'd buy a ticket to where I was before I watched this, but I'm not sure I want to go back.

[@JuanMiguelAltube]

I love the way you always bob your head!!!

[@mothersnath]

wow, very music, such guitar, much playing

[@HariiBandhu108]

Beautiful Owen. Looking forward to your gig at The House With No Walls.

[@GrippySocksEsq]

@VanLarkins You can tell much you LOVE to play guitar! I hope to be as good as you one day . . . Or maybe even signed to Candyrat along with you! Thats my dream

[@marcolively3891]

This song live is 100000x more impressive. He put so "FEELS" into it live. This is definitely epic, but I think he really outdid himself with his set at the CGF in 2012. Anyone else agree?

[@cmillertime7]

Marco Lively Aside from the second half of the song, where he is a bit off in this version, I thought this version was far better than the 2012 CGF. Both are great, though; one of the most impressive and powerful fingerstyle songs IMO.

[@marcolively3891]

+Azarai Yeah, I'd definitely agree that as far as timing and clean playing goes, this version is better. The reason I like the live version better is because it has a big sound to it, and he has this awesome swagger to his stage presence. He literally killed it on stage that day, the first time. I'm sure this version took 20+ takes, haha. Either way he is a boss.

[@TrevorGordonHall]

Brilliant! Soooooooooo gooooood!

[@nancyl2]

Magnificent!!!!!!!!!!!!! I am still soaring~~~~~What Masterful handling of his acoustic guitar; the harmonics and different expressions you use thrilling to the soul. I ammmm amazed at the ease and fun you are having playing from your heart sharing this gem with humanity. SURE to awaken lots and lots of Humanity. Thanks Owen for this concert-Now I can go off and spread my LIGHT to a hurting humanity. Namaste' (Antoine Dufour would be soooo proud of you.--Love the capo) OMG I love.;-)))

[@CatherineSTodd]

Oh so beautiful, moves me like no other! Gracias Gracias Gracias - give me MORE!

[@standalowen]

That was incredible. Thanks for your mastery.

[@DontRollInitiative]

A true master of his instrument. Loved his play in Hunter Van Larkins, but didn't know he could play like this. Wow.

[@StephanAndreMusic]

I can vouch for this. I'm a younger musician and I only just recently got into fingerstyle guitar (I honestly think it's so much fun and it's always a challenge no matter the song you're playing). I can hardly dedicate enough time to learning the style and working full time to even pay my CAR bills. Thank god I still live with my parents.

[@The335plyr]

wow so glad i watched this. will be buying that album for sure.

[@scottfishkind5335]

Amazingly beautiful piece and playing!!

[@DJRay]

Amazing

[@UltimateNeoHunter]

Really looking forward to getting the album!

[@robot_hitcher]

Fantastic sound and variety!

[@TheBruceLeeRoy83]

^^ This! Plus... the tabs are really pretty cheap! I purchased some of Mr. Dobson's work and... well all your artists are mind blowing! As a side note... Every candy rat video shows the guitarist, and everything he is doing, for free. Which is freaking amazing! Candyrat: I LOVE you guys!

[@KRASIPARVANOV]

This is genious for me - the composition and the performance!

[@dustoff85]

Buddy you are absolutely amazing!! I have been playing guitar since 1967 and have been out of the game since I returned from Iraq in 2010. Keep up the great playing! I would love to take my wife & daughters to a small bar where u r playing. I would really enjoy it O & I would keep your glass topped off lol Dustoff85

[@PianoScottDeBoer]

Woah, that was off the charts! Amazing playing, you do quite well solo as well. Love the tune, love the skill, keep it up!

[@brodentadros]

love this video! brilliant composition!

[@genevievegravino5879]

such an intelligent artist.... i love this song

[@JairoFilho]

OMG! this is just awesome, one of the best songs I heard this year! Very inspiring!

[@lhvent]

This is really an awesome tune. I strictly play in alternate tunings myself

[@LesserPonds]

CandyRat Records, you people/\. I can't even talk; tippie was a mistake (drunk). You guys know music. I love almost every artist you take under your "wing." Seriously, keep it up. You make music worthwhile.

[@SalomonJakobsson]

@Enisrakete To me it looks like it only is the two lowest strings that not is affected by the capo. He's using the other half of the string that not is over the soundhole to create those notes! It's like normal fretted notes, except it's backwards and he somehow made all the notes on both sides of the capo match the key of the tune perfectly! Pure genoius.

[@KasranFox]

This guy is fifty flavors of genius. :D I love pretty much everything rpoland's artists put out, but this is just amazing.

[@LesserPonds]

In addition, I was stating that you understand music when you hear it, and though this may be a controversial topic, it's undeniable the talent you've discovered and sought to portray. Fucking Bravo.

[@RamelBautistaMusic]

@Jornibo he was still in beat..he was using a syncopated rhythm that crossed with amalgamation thus causing him to still be in sync with his tempo....i believe Sergio Altamura also used the same technique in his Villagio Globale song

[@Unholy_Mango]

Yeah, that one. With only 8 audible notes, there are bound to be similarities around. But I love this similarity, and I'm in love with the style.

[@Supernova385]

Very unique playstyle, i like it a lot

[@mtischler1]

Man, r u good. I enjoy watching and listening to somethin' fierce.

[@warriordrum]

Not convinced of the relationship between the two halves of this composition......but both are achievements and very successful. I love the capo work as well, its just really perfect.

[@dalerucker67]

Shhhoooowweee! Awesome style! Sounds great as well!!!

[@sallys7480]

Awesome plus xx

[@RyanCmetal]

wow one of the best songs ive heard in awhile

[@CT5Holy]

@Rcmp4life The answer is, with his left hand. You always trim those so you can fret the strings. (From experience though, guitar nails and girls do not mix well at all... but even if you scratch them a bit, and they're upset, they still let you...)

[@SalomonJakobsson]

@hueseph But even if you are huge fan of those guys, his playing style is still unique! The way he's using his capo, with diatonic notes on both sides of it (very well thought out) where he's using both sides of the string to play. He's also making a bigger change between treble/bass than normally by making the top 4 strings that high. And on the "stick" of the tune, he's moving the capo to get less difference between the two that gives him another spectrum of open notes to play with!

[@Stevegoodine]

Awesome

[@sainow]

I don't understand why people are criticizing this song for just being a "combination of techniques" or him trying to be flashy. If it was audio only, I'm sure they wouldn't think that. Just enjoy the music, guys. =)

[@guitarflori]

always be a different understanding. A sarcastic text doesn't have to be understood in a sarcastic way. BUT there are structures that are very likely to be used when someone is being sarcastic/ironic. We as a rezipient read these structures along with the written words and are VERY LIKELY to understand the sarcastic text as such.

[@Kipex]

Beyond beautiful.

[@vargtegel]

Awesomeness at its finest!

[@bluesboy41]

Bravo, great composition. Really original playing, i love it :)

[@phenoix75]

Thanks for the tip! I moved my capo to right on top of the fret and can get it to not slide off or buzz. It's a bit odd to not have it in a normal position, but I havea usefull starting point.

[@thruthewall]

Love it when the verse kicks back in

[@mtischler1]

Excellent, O. Waiting on the edge. Peace! Mike

[@fav13andacdc]

Such inventiveness. AWESOME

[@anongrey]

Fantastic. I'll remember this guy.

[@mambowman]

no doubt about it. the guitar when played by certain gifted hands is the greatest instrument in the world!

[@LooneyTune666]

@ElectricTurkey1 Go for it. They are really fantastic guitars. I wish I had room for a second.

[@LeciaLouise]

Very cool! Love the capo shift midway too. ;-)

[@SalomonJakobsson]

@DemonicDayz He's not fretting that note! He playes the note that the capo plays naturally and then bends the note on the other side of the capo! :)

[@GautamM98]

The end reminds me of Rylynn! Very cool piece.

[@SwordofLigth]

Amazing and what a ingenious way of using the capo:-)

[@Foltosh]

the bridges are so great

[@MsBmaat]

owen it's sweet music, but even sweeter is the obvious enjoyment you get making it.