Don Ross & Andy McKee - Ebon Coast

"Ebon Coast", a composition by Andy McKee, arrangement by Don Ross and Andy McKee, from the CD, "The Thing That Came From Somewhere" available at www.candyrat.com
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[@thomasthom7070]

It's been 13 years and still got a goosebumps

[@haroontahir8003]

14yrs and i still come back. I bought a guitar learned this song, played it everyday. I only learned three songs and this was one of them. And i have left playing guitar.

[@thomasthom7070]

15 years and comeback, got a new guitar and started practicing again....

[@cameronblair5409]

2024 still goosebumps

[@MarcomMrX]

If i were the tree in background, i would give fruits instantly :D

[@nathanialbeltz]

I love how Don makes a HUGE impact on the song, yet never gets in the way of what Andy is doing with the melody and harmony. Sign of a true master.

[@berniebernal]

That is because Ross is doing most of the percussive and the beats... reason why the song sounds a little more stylish. however, Andy Mckee is doing his tapping and melody which is his arrangement like you said. Both are legends in this style.

[@Blaize2001]

I could listen to this on a beach when the sun is just about to go down, and there's a bonfire, and mojitos....beautiful, and relaxing.

[@gringokidd5487]

Still find myself coming back for more of this song, at least 10 years later.

[@Nygle123]

I still come to this duet as one of my favorites on the regular. Thanks Andy and Don for sharing your incredible talents!

[@NexSkala]

It's way better than the album version imo.

[@Nygle123]

@@NexSkalaI agree! One of my favorite comments on any video I’ve ever seen are on this video too, “witness the happiest plant on the planet” 😂

[@dfesta]

I normally don't feel like Andy's songs need any more musical accompaniment, but this song sounds so much fuller and melodic with the second guitar. Simply amazing.

[@uemciicmeu]

Those of you out there who knew these guys before now---congratulate me on hearing them for the first time today. What a day!

[@specializedconst]

My ears now know heaven. Beautiful beyond words.

[@ericairwaterfire]

Don Ross is a wizard. He compliments and intertwines with Andy so well without overpowering.

[@angeloftheblood]

best version, in my opinion.

[@thiendipham835]

He also play that version with Sungha Jung,you can check it

[@omerfarukdilekci377]

That was exactly what I think. I checked all versions of Ebon Coast included Spotify and KZbin, best one is this. I strongly wish a clean record of this version :(

[@DangerousGuitarist]

Ömer Faruk Dilekçi open.spotify.com/track/7ySkT4W9PGDp8EuOTy8iN9?si=wSW9W89AQ1KnoFt2BPVapw Don and Andy cut an album with this song and other collaborations

[@omerfarukdilekci377]

@@DangerousGuitarist yes I knew it, still this version is the best about playing style and much smoother, cleaner play.

[@deagossttini]

Yeah !!!!

[@tylerjacobson8012]

It’s super rare to see guys of this type of talent playing together on such a complex piece. I love the original solo version but this duet version is the definitive version for me now it’s so damn beautiful. Don Ross adds so much drama to this track. It really adds some dynamic weight to the piece. Holy god him and Andy are such tight players too. 11/10.

[@TimValiant]

I have not heard anything like this before. This music speaks from the heart, it is pure, unadulterated, original art. I am now an Andy McKee fan!

[@RomanticGuitar-ns4qn]

This sound and video are so wonderful. Whoever read this comment I wish you mind health and relaxation.

[@fell0wbaby]

to a fellow guitar player who happens to share the same birthday, HAPPY BIRTHDAY ANDY MCKEE. your music and abilities will continue to inspire(certainly not drown out) my guitar playing :D

[@wellsentmusic]

don ross is legendary and andy mckee is untouchable, you put them boh together and you get something unlike anything you've ever seen before 5 stars

[@langomj]

Not afraid to admit im moved to tears In a good way listening to true artistic talent that these two have. Pure Art

[@justinmorris2035]

Still crying after all these years. This composition still continues to heal me it’s ways that I’ve never imagined possible. Thank you from the bottom of my soul.

[@drivn4895]

This is what life is all about. Right here.

[@RemyQPham]

Absolutely

[@C5Rose3]

I love it. I could listen to you all day.

[@hejira622]

This song reminds me of my deceased brother - we used to go sailing out of Marina Del Ray on the weekends. I can feel the ocean and the wind when I listen to Ross and Mckee. Thanks for the vibe!

[@brashier101]

Simply amazing, i just watched this video like 5 times in a row. it never gets old

[@stevenlapar187]

Omg that walkdown harmony gets me every damn time. Makes me shiver

[@tpjgjr]

This is two MASTERS at work! What a great duet!!!!

[@Pirilampoow]

ooohh man, Andy & Don musics drive me CRAZY! thumbs up if you feel the same .

[@guillaumedarier3307]

whenever i feel like i need a hugh i listen to this song and i feel just fine

[@dampndrookit]

Andy's breathtaking, chilling melodies are absolutely enhanced by Don's harmonies and backing. Great work guys!

[@snookseaglin]

Fantastic, not easy to get 2 guitars sounding so good together

[@tenacious645]

How could someone possibly dislike this? I would think it to be impossible to find this video, watch it, and then genuinely hate it.

[@buku95]

here here. i agree

[@0wnz0rz888]

Its not hate, it’s envy. I wish I could play with Dos Ross as well

[@tenacious645]

​@@0wnz0rz888That's fair lol

[@Rushnzl16]

2023 still rocking

[@dadipoli]

This is one of the best melodies i have ever heard. KINGS.

[@thunderakp9784]

Don ross perfectly complements the masterpiece with his rhythm and harmonics

[@tazd3v1l59]

That harmony and resonance at 2:27 and 4:30 is what life is about.

[@olgusirman]

Listening the end of 2020, still the best 👌

[@justinjohnson4103]

Cheers from 2022 and “still the best”

[@scottfishkind5335]

Amazing having these masters together!!

[@lmlopethlml]

I love winter when I put these guys on, get the cider going, and watch snow fall. Without them, I hate the damn season.

[@thehsushoe]

That harmonic Don Ross plays is just magical sounding. Just freaking beautiful.

[@edgarSmile]

5:45 minutes of pure mad skills, art, love, passion, music at its best

[@used019]

wow that part 0:44 to 0:55 makes me soooooooo happy, so soulful.

[@SimplePixelLofi]

+Jeff Bain I know right? I personally love that part from 0:00 to 5:44. :D

[@used019]

+Mauricio Gatgens well played kind sir, well played.

[@erikmagdurulan9594]

Still loving this!

[@Slayer-co9fi]

It can Bring Joy and Tears simultaneously .

[@silaxe63]

J'écoute cette musique en boucle sans jamais m'en lasser. Ce sont vraiment des dieux, y'a pas à chipoter. Pondre une mélodie pareil...Quel talent !!

[@legato01]

This is one of the most beautiful songs I've ever heard. The emotion and character behind it is moving. I can't believe anyone transpired this much emotion into a song, it's a master piece and I can't wait to learn it

[@vlad071096]

all good musicians are big.

[@samsquantch14]

huh????

[@RIUUI007]

@@samsquantch14 I'm guessing he was refering to their weights.

[@orbaycam4746]

haha absolutely

[@user-Doggo101]

Steve vai?

[@Math6150]

How can you dislike this? It is purely amazing.

[@wordreet]

I never get tired of hearing this. And I play this album in my car most of the time too. ;-) 5/5 again

[@killingj0ke23]

This was such an amazing solo piece, one of my favorite Mckee pieces, but Im blown away by Don Ross' contribution. It adds such an amazing new vibe to the song! I can only dream of reaching this level of excellence. -_-

[@swarley121]

this is simply amazing. i love all of both Don ross & andy's music. this is what inspired me to start playing the guitar and i havn't put it down since.

[@arsamkhalilian3706]

Andy panned to the right and Don to the left would have been awesome, best acoustic performance ever imo

[@stylesmckrazy1353]

well done Andy McKee to put this one together. And Don Ross, what a background. I'm stunned by the two of you.

[@dospal]

My gosh I still love this song after all these years

[@42069Dave]

man,,this song is medicine for me....i listen daily since i was turned on to it....thank you for posting it!!! dave.

[@joaograncho3145]

Whenever I feel like my ego is a little high, I come here

[@williambewise]

This is the most amazing thing my ears have had the pleasure of listening to..

[@seaweevil]

I have no idea that two guys playing a guitar can create a very dense coast-like atmosphere around me... this is just sick man...

[@Rshel21]

These guys are proof that someone still appreciates GOOD music...ahh so very nice.

[@n2havnfun2]

The masters at work! This song immediately fixes my mood. Thank you guys for being so great....this is real art.

[@WILLGYS]

listening in 2019

[@ChrirTFM]

That must be the luckiest plant in the world

[@Renothemachine]

C'est une mélodie auquel j'me lasserai jamais d'écouté!

[@Nasosdag]

You hear an insane talent like Andy McKee playing their tunes and they are whole and beautiful. And they hook and send you on wonderful trips. Then you hear the same tunes with the artist plus Don Ross and you think "aaahhh the pieces are all back together".

[@thedarkflowkiller]

Its Samwell Tarly with Don Ross.

[@wastagwaga]

Samwell Tarly with Hagrid?

[@EastPlanet]

wastagwaga That beast of a guitar he plays is definitely Hagrid size lol

[@UnendingGrimness]

You know the song is good when the video is captured with a flip phone camera and still gets almost 3m views lol

[@jenniferreid8515]

LOL

[@smithyk1s]

Fuck, I'm never gonna be able to get this stain out of underwear.

[@SuperGamer87]

Spend more time liking what you like than disliking what you don't like. Enjoy life better that way. As for me, I'mma take my own advice and hit that replay button.

[@tuliusy2k]

It's just...A MA ZING!!!! Like many others said...how is that possible that 89 don't like that? THIS IS MUSIC!! See this 2 guys faces while playing!!! THANKS GOD FOR GIFTS LIKE THIS!

[@robwalton7749]

I can't work it out......I'm overweight and I have a beard...but why I can't play like that????

[@MasDouc]

You also have to have the dick and balls of an elephant.

[@testtesf2713]

I have no beard but i can play it

[@rbuettner100]

Sick as fuck.

[@hanihambali9904]

since when u can play guitar Sam Tarly??

[@ShyanTheLegend]

to be fair, andy does look like sam in this

[@enispay2000]

If I were to ever focus on the guitar I know I would have reached enlightenment after being able to jam like this. One of my all time favorites!

[@HOLLYWOODBOY818]

for some reason, this just puts a huge smile on my face... they vibe so well..

[@FluffyCuddlyCat]

I just can't understand why would you post this kind of music in 240p.. its inhumane ...

[@moondrop_5019]

13 years ago 240p is considered HD at that era😂

[@ShyanTheLegend]

Tabs for Dons part?

[@invis19]

you can find the tuning on his website I believe, then just slow the video down and figure out by ear. Just my 2 cents if you really wanna learn

[@ShyanTheLegend]

invis19 don is in standard tuning capo 2nd fret. correct me if im wrong

[@hughakston3518]

Mitch Manta 432htz e

[@ghostrider007ist]

Mitch Manta they are in alternate tuning, drop D or B .

[@iedricman]

it's standard baritone tuning which is basically 3 octaves down

[@argetect2847]

I sincerely hope he shaved his head and brought that big old beard back.

[@killamixx]

one of the best duets ever!

[@carolinamrpereira]

I just can't stop hearing this sound!.. Brilliant!

[@MarkoEsp]

I seriously can't get enough of this song

[@adamsmbrum3716]

Back again !

[@dubbemand]

The time just flies away when you hear this track

[@anonymousposter6461]

One of my favorite songs of all time. So beautiful. I can feel the sea lapping at my feet with the rhythm. I can see the dark horizon. Cold wind. Moon's reflection on the waves. As I age and come back to it, this performance gets more and more meaningful to me. It's so wistful and bittersweet. I really cherish it. Thanks for keeping it up all these years.

[@AbstractGreenDude]

this song is more than beautiful how someone with soul could not like it?? WAIT! there are 81 men

[@KasbashPlays]

14 years and this is one of the few videos that sounds great even at 240p.

[@SebastienLoong]

With heavy wood, you need spaces to listen - don't listen to it all the time, you need to hear to it once every while, then you can feel it's full blown glory - ABSOLUTELY HEARTMELTING!!!

[@the_cleanhippie1309]

Since it was first uploaded, I have come back to this video many, many times. Every single time, completely blown away by the incredible craftsmanship and execution of this masterpiece. I found Andy's work, by accident, in 2007. I'm so glad I clicked his name.

[@EvilPanda187]

This is a high understanding of soul; A level not too many are familiar with.

[@aenoire]

almost 10 years later and i still go back to this

[@willfingerstyle3458]

This is absolute perfection. My favorite version by far

[@Melissa-bv7vv]

Sounds amazing, I'm a fan

[@yasseford]

Andy is so freakin' precise in his playing. Props to both of these masters.

[@dampndrookit]

A duet between two of the most technical, most emotional guitarists out there. Amazing. Utterly amazing.

[@ValhallaBeckons]

This truly feels like too much talent packed into one video, and I love it.

[@anthonymostasisa8577]

Still the best version.

[@abhishekshakya4502]

Why does it only have 2.7m views after 13yrs? This is insanely insane!!.

[@cZy132]

when im listening to andy mckee i feel in truly peace, my problems just go away :)

[@originaftermath720]

andy,and ross ,were born to play guitar .keep it up

[@AOakley100]

love it, perfect harmony

[@erikg007]

It's funny sometimes when you listen to a song, and then you start thinking about movies that the song would be great in. This is so beautiful, I started thinking about making a movie that would fit the song.

[@Noxdude]

Why are the top comments not about how awesome these two artists are? :) Because they deserve more than old 'jokes' as comments... You two are amazing! Keep it up!

[@UKFreedomFighters]

The riffs these guys can both make are insanely good!

[@tylerjacobson8012]

Why isn’t this in front thousands of people cheering? Oh yeah, the masses don’t love pure artistic expression. Such a lovely composition. Great stuff by two maestros.

[@tejada007]

This has got to be the best guitar duet I've seen. Absolutely brilliant!