Christmas Guitar Magic with Phil Keaggy

[@eugenecook491]

I've been a fan since the 70's since my high school days.

[@Teleman76]

Phil’s a wonderful human being with an extraordinary talent and love for God. I first saw him play in 1988. Have seen him live probably 30 times since. Never cease to be amazed at his creativity and skills. Much respect for this man.

[@KeepUrFaith777]

I was introduced to Phil's music when I got saved in 1979. His songs from that time always help to bring me back to my first love for the Lord. Let Everything Else Go and What a Day are two of my landing places. Thanks Phil.

[@trubyjason]

Love my dear friend Phil. So thankful for his guitar mentorship, and friendship. -jason Truby

[@clintonblake1436]

Thanks for posting this. Just now discovering this video from the Olson Guitars website. I learned a lot.

[@anthonycashero7605]

Thanks Steve and Phil. Great guys.

[@jimchumley6568]

Phil Keaggy has indeed created his own style and when i hear him playing the music reminds me of the creativity God has through man and also his playing reminds me of Gods creation, the great outdoors which i love. Music often takes you to another realm but Keaggys style not only takes me to another realm but a place the Holy Spirit himself brings me to in my mind and heart. Its really hard to describe in words actually.

[@edduke2045]

Phil shows how the guitar is the master instrument.

[@DilbiWilber]

Phil for President !

[@guitawrizt]

Phil- the Looper Maestro .

[@backpropalgo]

Tennessee Morning - would love to hear him play that again

[@MatthewDavidMontgomery]

So many things that I've always wondered about Phil and his playing were answered in this video... Thank you for posting!

[@stuksy4321]

What a nice find this video was. Enjoyed it so much. Thanks for the post. Been a Phil Keaggy guy since the 70s!

[@stuksy4321]

By the way, Phil is as chill as he seems. I got to speak with him for a bit in the 90s.

[@michaellupo8914]

Did you ever hear his pre-christian band" glass harp" 70's

[@stuksy4321]

I've listened to much of that thanks to youtube. Like!

[@stevemckennon2110]

Glad I stumbled unto to this. A great showcase for the maestro. You surprised me with Christmas Time. Keep it up. Have followed Keaggy back in the Keith Green days and 2nd Chapter of Acts! God is good!

[@jeffcordes3470]

1st heard Phil at Agape fellowship back in the 1970's

[@mudeye]

Such a down to earth guy. Master guitarist. Listen and learn...Wow...the ebow.....who is better?...

[@SgtPepperzzReVenge]

wow phil seems like a real nice guy.

[@pankajthapliyal507]

Awesome phil....thanks steve....

[@donnaevans6834]

Renton, WA.

[@dougharrell9013]

The excerpt is from Noah's Song off of the Way Back Home album.

[@michaellupo8914]

JUST GREAT

[@klemenskaiser4118]

Mr. Keaggy, you are such a god in playing the guitar... for me, the best player on earth. too bad you believe in sth that doesn't exist... still I admire your skills. believe what you like, as long as you are playing as you do. thumbs up.

[@MrAuell]

I always see the "who's the grestest guitarist?"comments on Phil's videos. First of all,it's not a contest. Hendrix was great and was the best at bring himself. He left a great legacy. You could say the same for Phil, though the public doesn't generally know his songs or play them. One reason is that Hendrix stuff is mostly approachable from a technical standpoint. I've played lead guitar for numerous bands and have played Hendrix songs many times. Most are not hard to play, as far as the basic outline pf the song. What IS hard is SOUNDING like Hendrix! He had a very smooth and subtle style that was deceiving. He played complex phrases and made them sound simple. Keaggy's stuff is mostly complex and there are almost always parts that sound easy and are difficult. You can get play them in a simplified way, but it won't sound right to those who know his stuff. Some of Phil's licks are next to impossible for mere mortals. Phil is very eclectic and can play almost any style, though I never heard him play bluegrass-style and he doesn't do much country. I never heard him play Albert Lee type chicken-pickin'! So, he IS limited! But he can play some classical guitar that will make you cry! Check out the intro on Paul Clark's "Listen Closely" on the Paul Clark "Come Into His Presence" album. I've been waiting 40 years for Phil to record that on something else! Some of Phil's best stuff is on other peoples' albums. "Good To Be Home" (-also Paul Clark) shows Keaggy at his early best! Those who think Clapton is over-rated don't understand that in those days, EC came out and blew us away with his mastery of pentatonic riffs.Few could play those songs like that in those days. He deserves a lot of credit and is a great stylist. He introduced a bunch of people used to Franky Valee, simple fifties-style love songs and folk music to the blues. He played some great stuff for the Beatles, also.

[@MrDCostel]

Phil Keaggy can drop his guitar and it would probably sound good.

[@debianderegg7529]

No doubt!

[@TLMuse]

Yes, that's "Noah's Song," and you'll find tab for it at the "Way Back Home" web site (Google "way back home keaggy tab" without the quotes).

[@lukex1337]

Mind: blown!

[@Guitarman504]

How did he play at chet's house and not get the CGP title? If ANYONE should have it,it should be phil.

[@davidnacinovich1926]

Love it!

[@LearnandMaster]

He plays several licks from several songs through there. I think most are from his "Beyond Nature" acoustic CD project.

[@mygirlzrock652]

A high school home-room buddy of mine (Jazz drummer Paul Sarni) clued me into Phil back in 1979 and told me the guy was a guitar god ... I picked up Wind and The Wheat shortly after that and have been humbled and blown away ever since. I hope and pray I can hear him live someday. What an amazing gift - supernatural.

[@c9sus4]

Tommy is the greatest on stage but other than that I prefer the music of Phil

[@AlabastaJones18]

Phil Plays better guitar with 9 fingers than most of us do with 10.

[@DudeMuscle]

7:35 wow

[@VanHalenMan5]

I cant seem to find it. It's just that one 5 second thing that starts at 16:48.

[@glennbo2288]

For heaven's sake ,please learn the rest of " Chriistmas Time" .post it and the tab. That would be a great Christmas present for us all. Thank you . God bless.

[@da5idnz]

Amen!

[@VanHalenMan5]

Does anyone know what song the short excerpt played between 16:48 - 16:53 comes from?

[@XerxesJigsaw]

Is that arrangement of "Christmas Time is Near" available somewhere?

[@kiwikid1950]

Kiwi in Lenoir City Tn

[@eugenecook491]

Sioux City Iowa

[@MrTomanderson76]

How do I get these lessons live? What make and model guitar is Phil playing?

[@chezruss]

Olsen guitar

[@cameronadams4366]

name of piece at 10:10?

[@johncrafton8319]

It's part of an unnamed instrumental intro he often does at his live shows. You can find more of it on KZbin as the intro to a song he does named "Strong Tower" from the "Philly Live!" concert video.

[@小石植木屋な磨麟麻林]

Sparrow Records!

[@eugenecook491]

Ehh ok Phil easy lesson I got it a piece of cake, thanks!

[@robertdavidson9393]

keaggys great Hendrix the best and Bruce Cockburns even better..another fave of mine as a guitarist is Bill Nelson whos my fave as a beautiful guitar player and pro..of course Stevie Ray amazing to but hes all blue's...Satriani great and Erich Johnson wonderful ..so many more but these are list some of the best v ever heard

[@jimchumley6568]

Robert Davidson Nobody is as good as the late Guitar Slinging Hog Callin' Footstompin' Blind Boy Willie Johnson. He was the best of all.

[@jimchumley6568]

Robert Davidson True comment.

[@bassjoker4209]

Phil is Great. does not compare to Hendrix. (yes I know Hendrix said Keaggy was better than himself. Jimi was being modest) all you Keaggy fans say the SAME snobby speech. "his early on stage sampling was amazing" and don't forget "whith Hendrix I just do see it" I think most of you couldn't relate to Hendrix. he was rockin whith the people and for the people. totally unpretentious. God Bless :)

[@regalphotography9605]

Haven't we seen this exact comment for other videos? Come on Bass Joker - mix it up a little. As for the comparisons Hendrix could do ONE style, albeit very well. Keaggy can do it ALL and do it as well, if not better than anyone. That's what people are talking about.

[@bassjoker4209]

well I can dig it but the only reason Hendrix did one style is because he didn't live long enough to evolve. if he had lived he would have for sure been able to do some different stuff which he was at the end. I went to catholic school and had to deal with jealous white guys who tried to deny Hendrix his Genius. one teacher in particular. then later over the years I ran into white guys who say almost the same speech word for word about Keggy and Hendrix.. Keggy is ok, he just gets credit for the first guy to sample his own music live and play along. THATS ALL. God Bless

[@regalphotography9605]

I hear you, but in all fairness Keaggy was versatile at the same age Hendrix was when he passed. I do not deny Hendrix place in music history and, as a musician, am thankful for it. (For the record, I get mostly irritated with the Clapton comparisons.) Let's just accept the greatness of both and enjoy the ride.

[@bassjoker4209]

its about personal choice. I look beyond to see why people say what they say. yes Clapton is a bit overrated. but I think if Hendrix had lived he would of evolved faster and helped everybody else evolve faster. Keggy is still around and he still isn't where Hendrix was when he died. case closed. PEACE !

[@jimchumley6568]

Bass Joker Even though im a big Keaggy Hendrix never made that statement.

[@777i2i]

I have been a phil keaggy fan for yrs....but the looping is'nt like jamming with real musicians and and sometimes can be a little monotonous

[@alanpeter956]

Cleveland Ohio

[@bruhe]

Something like that. omg. I'm throwing my guitar in the garbage.