comfortably numb solo blind folded 9 years old

[@jefflindeman]

Non-guitar player: Man, I should learn how to play guitar. Guitar player: Man, I should just stop playing guitar.

[@Axess-sv8nq]

Nahh, I've been playing 40+ years. I don't look at myself negatively because of Taj's great talent at a young age. I love the fact that he's way better than I was at his age. And, more importantly, he's doing his part to keep guitar alive and well in this day and age of auto-tune and garbage music being written by some guy in Sweden.

[@jefflindeman]

Axess2084 ~Right on. I'm sure you understand I was just kidding. A mildly self-deprecating way of pointing out his awesomeness. Though I'm not actually a guitar player, I followed a similar path, starting private lessons on alto sax at 8 years old, being declared "a natural" and running through all the various school music ensembles. This culminated as 25+ years in the biz doing everything from theater pits and cruise ships to writing soundtracks and session work. Weary of the road and seeing a dwindling market, and a musical economy that resulted in the same $100-$150 per man per night, today, that was great money in 1975, and not so much now, I followed a second path in the early 90's and successfully transitioned into commercial advertising photography. Still a difficult hustle, but more conducive to raising the two daughters I had with wife number two. Both now raised, one just out of college, the other in her second year, I'll be 65 this summer. I certainly didn't get rich, will likely never fully "retire", though I can't really see why I would if I could - I'd probably quickly die of boredom. Howz that great Tom Petty line go? "I don't know, but I've been told / Ya never slow down, ya never grow old." I'm thankful my teacher-wife has retirement, so I am admittedly "subsidized". ;-) PS I couldn't agree more on the current sorry state of popular "music" - not that there isn't still great music being made. I do love today's production possibilities, though not so much when over-used. As far as the art of guitar goes, I'm definitely a closet connoisseur. Hugh fan of the thumb-picker school - Chet, Tommy Emmanuel, Jerry Reed, Richard Smith, etc. I found this delightful hour and half of a solo Richard Smith club gig the other day: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rqi2g4yte9aYZrM And if you're not familiar, you'd probably enjoy Rick Beato's channel: kzbin.info

[@noahwinkler6876]

Hahahahaha tru

[@banchara]

Hahaha. Nice one!

[@michaelc3977]

Jeff Lindeman Congrats and kudos on the photography path and thanks for the Richard Smith link. Excellent stuff.

[@Wsisco777]

That is just crazy.. He's 9! You can see he FEELS the music when he's playing. This kid is bound for greatness and I can't wait to see his work.

[@Max-dr6rz]

I'm almost the same age. I started when I was 8, but I had small hands so I quit. I regret it, and I started learning one month ago. Gave it a second try, and I love it! I'm barely learning solos but if I learned 2 years ago I could've been way better

[@philliplove2055]

He feels the music....I was thinking the same thing. Awesome young man.

[@vogtlander8803]

He is music

[@juanitamyers6822]

Wow that's awesome 👍 you go little dude

[@ronniewalker5241]

I was thinking same thing u can tell he is feeling it through and through

[@kathieingram8043]

I'm 61~ Listening to this awesome kid takes me back to the mid 70's and my wayward youth! What a talent!

[@noicevro5923]

Your a legend

[@paulbelsey7111]

Same age, same feelings. Before listening to this I thought "So what" ! But now................

[@paulamiller7557]

Child is freaking awesome the only words to say is WOW

[@hedajay9158]

I'll be 61 tomorrow. I totally relate to what you all are saying. I'm going to keep up on Taj's progress, too. I never tire of listening to him. His playing/music transcends me to a higher place.

[@markshalhoub1387]

Damn elderly on the KZbin comments that’s awesome

[@paulround8501]

Sure he is technically good for a 9 year old but what makes this impressive is the musicality, the depth in this performance is incredible.

[@adencain8298]

That’s just how the solo is played bro. Kid is for sure better then me.

[@paulround8501]

@@adencain8298 Yeh, that is what makes this solo performance so impressive. This kid is putting so much of himself into the performance and for someone so young there is an insane level of feeling and depth there. He hasn't been playing for that long either but has obviously worked damn hard to learn techniques and music theory to be able to express himself effortlessly. I have seen kids play technically very well many times but there is way more going on here.

[@dalexdalex]

Do you perform better? Just show us!!!

[@paulround8501]

@@dalexdalex No I don't, wish I had this kids ability. Though considering I am praising the kid not sure your comment makes much sense.

[@zzodysseuszz]

@@adencain8298 uh no. The kid improvises a LOT here and he does it very well

[@leighmurphy7805]

Watched a few interviews with this talented young musician, so polite and well mannered, absolute credit to his parents and himself. Little acorns grow into great oak trees. Hoping to see you go all the way mate.

[@olliewenyon4617]

Archie Macfarlane He’s not recreating Lil Pump, he has dreadlocks. Probably millions of people around the world have dreadlocks I highly doubt it’s to look like Lil Pump or anyone.

[@leighmurphy7805]

He isn’t influenced by lil pump. I suspect Because he wouldn’t know who he is/was

[@bogiacdc]

@Archie Macfarlane ... yeah, exactly like Burnt Spoon said, there are millions of people with dreadlocks, including Taj's mom and dad, so it's more likely that he drew the inspiration for the dreadlocks from his own parents :)

[@johnnylewis6327]

@Archie Macfarlane you are a fuckin idiot dude

[@KairoSage]

Leigh Murphy word

[@ross_mufc4873]

People:bet you cant play anything I like on guitar Jimi hendrix: hold my beer Taj farrant: hold my apple juice

[@valsago]

hold my lsd*

[@fredmichaels418]

* Kiwi Juice

[@asenovbruh8575]

Fortnite pfp🤡

[@ross_mufc4873]

@@asenovbruh8575 k buddy

[@glogthecrusader420]

@@asenovbruh8575 you have the best pfp ive literally ever seen

[@AppInventorCode]

Damn. At that age I was playing marbles.

[@kathycarlson9430]

I was putting marbles up my nose lol

[@butthole9580]

Christopher Larson 😳😳😳

[@Confidential619]

Damn u people are fn losers haha...tss

[@peachpit5956]

its all muscle memory

[@taetae7841]

I was still figure out how the light in the refrigerator turm off

[@rajdeepnath1633]

Are we gonna ignore the fact that 60% of the solo is his own creation? Its mind blowing

[@darrelldarrell1447]

He brutalized it and it sucked.

[@Day12My]

@@darrelldarrell1447 Can we see your version?

[@darrelldarrell1447]

@@Day12My My version is the same as the original. I'm not going to put a spin on it. I like this kid and he can play but why fuck up the legends song. No one can make it better then it already is.

[@benoitmanuel7305]

@@Day12My and at 9 yo...

[@ayericky4903]

@@darrelldarrell1447 a true idiot lady’s and gentlemen. Music isn’t about following the rules, music is about being free and creating, and that’s exactly what he did, that’s what separates an excellent musician like this kid from a mediocre one like you.

[@silentoperation8033]

Plays it like he's done it for 25+years a young man with a old soul and a true master of the six string... Taj my hats most definitely off to you young sir, stick with it and it will serve you well in this journey ..

[@PatrioticCoservativeAmerican]

@@ok-xr6jl Did your brain just shit on its self dumb bitch?

[@PatrioticCoservativeAmerican]

@@ok-xr6jl Read what he said a little more closely or get some glasses dumb ass

[@THEtomh]

Even in Birdbox, he could still rock it.

[@connorgillespie8101]

I wish I could dislike this

[@24devin64]

Dated yet relevant

[@TheMcstevester]

AHAHAHAHA YOURE FUBNY MOVBIE REFERINCE

[@ElizabethBartley]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣😭🎶

[@lonewolf5098]

he wasn't in bird box... look at the cast

[@twistersolutions8931]

This kid has more talent in one dreadlock than I do in my whole being. Truly impressive! Damn...

[@56poolfrankherrera]

TWISTER Aerials and Design the power are in the dreads

[@kevinventer9281]

It's called practice.. Not talent.. No one can pick up a guitar and play like that.

[@xXxkoclzxXx]

Kevin Venter and some people learn faster than others and thats a talent

[@maxwelledison9954]

@@xXxkoclzxXx how do you know he's one of those people. You don't so don't take his achievement away from him to something you can't know is true.

[@kevinventer9281]

@@xXxkoclzxXx no it just means they learn faster... Having better memory..

[@raybaker8726]

This kid killed one of the greatest guitar solos of all time.

[@enesbugraorhan4174]

One of the versions Gilmour played live

[@anthonywillson7349]

2.7 million views of his 3min video “killing” this solo. BAAAAAHAAAAA * Sure he did maestro!! By the way where can I see your video playing this solo note for note?

[@IntrepidFC]

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[@tallpaul8880]

You don’t need a blind fold to impress me kid. Keep your head! Thanks for posting ✌🏼

[@sstasik]

Tall Paul you think he’s gonna get beheaded?

[@tallpaul8880]

Not my intention but I can see how you would get there. 🖖

[@sstasik]

Tall Paul lol I know it’s just a joke 😝

[@onnipuhto8312]

This isn’t jaw-dropping just from a technical standpoint, that kid puts feeling into the solo, and I think that’s what actually makes the music. Please keep up this amazing stuff!

[@qislegit.donttrustthemedia6232]

Imagine where he will be at only 19...

[@varunjain496]

@@qislegit.donttrustthemedia6232 He'll be saying the same thing back at Catfish Doghorse.

[@GalTelem]

i think people might misunderstand what the guy meant. i believe he mean it isnt ONLY jaw dropping from a technichal standpoint because its ALSO jaw dropping from the soul he puts into it. Either way i want to be friends w this kid

[@dec5847]

@@GalTelem That's not what he meant.

[@dec5847]

@@irlbrady7243 I'm not trying to make it out to be negative. You seem to assume that everyone is a master of English when they are not. This person was trying to say that it's not very impressive from a technical standpoint. Because it wasn't. The only thing technically impressive about this is that he's 9 years old.

[@wesleybarnett5263]

I've never met a 9 year old that is that disciplined much less has that much soul. it's the dreads man. I kno personally that the dreads have direct connection to the soul n spirit.🤘🤘✌

[@jointchief7560]

Yeah Maria Orsic said the same thing. Her and several other 1930-1940 women in Germany kept extremely long hair for psychic reasons. I think they said it made them more telepathic.

[@laurafox233]

wesley barnett what is dreads

[@immortalizedgames7019]

Laura Fox2 his hair

[@jahlion7983]

@@laurafox233 short for dreadlocks.

[@gratitihd8484]

Don’t think so pal

[@udoquilitz2625]

I bow to you!! I am 65 years old now and I also play the guitar. You are already a real hero! I wish you many beautiful and successful years on the biggest and most beautiful stages of our world. Best regards from Germany

[@ianmargolycz]

They don't teach that kind of soul in music class! Well done! 🤘

[@1augh0utL0UD]

Dur... You learn that in Salsa class.

[@christinamartin4702]

I'm officially envious of this tiny tot that's gotta lotta soul in him!!!

[@cmoney0129]

Depends what teacher you get lol

[@ianmargolycz]

@@cmoney0129 Some things you can't pay for. It comes from your heart, not your wallet.

[@ThePFRG]

dudes 9, has no emotional pain from ANYTHING to put into his playing.

[@LesPaulPete]

No more "My hands are too small to play guitar" excuses! Awesome job dude! Keep it up!

[@user-zb8tq5pr4x]

sure but this solo is really easy and there are no stretches

[@dmkdm3343]

My hands are to big😎

[@billffitch1787]

lolli pop looking forward to seeing your YT vid for same or....😎

[@benfranklin3638]

Actually his fingers are long for a kid...and he has a longer thumb.

[@LesPaulPete]

Ben Franklin Long fingers for a kid.... ? maybe! Pretty sure they are shorter than the majority of adults who pick up the guitar and quit because they believe their hands are too small.

[@ownee1866]

Oh yeah, well I can play smoke on the water.

[@Rey-tv2fu]

Guess what.. I CAN PLAY SEVEN NATION ARMY!

[@brandoncorpse4567]

@@Rey-tv2fu hahahahahahah

[@stupidrobloxkid5782]

👏👏👏 Challenge accepted, I can play Mary had a little lamb

[@owenlewis4402]

IRON MAN😤

[@jeaniesummitt6502]

I can play twinkle twinkle little star

[@courtlandgilbert]

He hasn’t even started playing yet, and I already know he’s cooler than I’ll ever be.

[@chriscollins2647]

Yea lmao

[@Annababy575757]

This will always be my fav video on the internet

[@aaronrobinson8313]

She gonna go a long way that girl the way she plays that guitar

[@lleyton_guitar7182]

He’s a boy XD

[@aaronrobinson8313]

Looks and sounds like a girl. Dont they have barbers where they come from. Anyone could mistake him being a girl. Good playing brilliant i. Would say it

[@fewik8567]

Are you the daughter of glen campbell?

[@CapnfloydR6S]

And yet ur the first person to😂 funny mate

[@lisaysasi7531]

Just WOW!! There's an "old soul " living inside you Taj!..You are an amazingly talented young man...always dream big & reach for the Stars!💜

[@jimmarshallman6300]

Yup.

[@robertking7699]

Far out young fella,I can't even tune a guitar let alone make it talk! Don't stop whatever you do keep on playing man, you're already there can the world handle you! You just blew me away! Thank you, made my day that much better! Cheers! Guitar fan,

[@Travis-pf3gt]

Don't stop Taj the future needs you. Cheers.

[@leomessi7058]

ABSOLUTELY!!!

[@zigg3600]

ya man taj is the futere !!!!!!! back in the days did i go to chuck berry gary moore eric clapton led zeppelin frank zappa dire straits acdc duan allman the allman brothers !!! ten years afther bbking santana peter greens fleetwoodmac and menny more i have even smoke the gangja with peter green in germany i have been to woodstock btw i can say one thing about this boy he has it al ya man the the blues will live on it is here to stay ;-)

[@hemanthkotagiri8865]

Yes yes yes.

[@MustObeyTheRules]

We have plenty of people who can do covers. Need people writing and composing, not covering.

[@splash5150izy]

^^^@zigg .. You've Been to Woodstock? Man You Must be Like Really Old Ha!!! :P] .v ..

[@peteshallcross787]

Just discovered this kid. He is opening for Buddy Guy's farewell tour so in August the 15 yr old and the 88 yr old! Hats off to Buddy and his excellent band whom I've seen many times to give Taj exposure.

[@403SCOTT813]

I honestly can’t imagine why some people wouldn’t like this. You’re great and impressive for such a young age. I’m sold.

[@HerobrineGbriel]

It's called jealousy

[@maryoconnor2376]

Jealous trolls. Your guitar playing is genius, an excellent demonstration of true talent and hard work!! Sad trolls have sad lives. Know this and don't take trolling dislikes as real critics, they're not.

[@rileytinny5946]

People are asshole....

[@alexanderfire9997]

We are salty that's why

[@buddyrichable1]

He’s great and impressive period.

[@JustAMosca]

Idk what impresses me more a 9 year old playing like that or a the fact that he has dreads

[@jezwc]

Fanckjcf20 he smokes weed too

[@bansku1137]

@@jezwc shut the fuck up

[@jezwc]

bansku are you a simp? 🤣

[@LeftHookLegend]

Jezza Clarkson someone doesn’t know what a simp is and that someone is you

[@jezwc]

Grand Theft Rondo that’s not even cringe funny. Practice your insults, my son

[@johnmullis5753]

I'm so glad you can feel the music flowing thru you. Few people feel that.

[@mustangmikep51]

this one is strong with the FORCE....rock on young JEDI

[@crystalphillips7123]

His soul is full of music!!!!! He is playing from within!!! This young fellow will be EPIC!!!!!🎶🎸🎶🎸🎶

[@linmari5179]

Crystal Phillips yes yes yes and yes

[@jackrabbit9389]

Hell, I'm 42 and cant even play a radio very good.

[@SaSh-ft4qd]

🤣👍🏼🤣

[@grbzg5895]

hahaha🤣😂

[@jeffpansini9612]

Its all in the knob....lol.

[@drazj]

That's really funny 😂👍

[@TheRealHoltzy]

Bahahahaha 😂😂. Well played Sir 😁

[@moonbubbles3046]

This young man was born to do this. When a musician feels every nuance deep within his spirit, it shows and with this skilled kid, it’s SHOWS. I’ve been a musician for 46 years and have played guitar for about 36 and I still can’t rock that lead the way he does. And then there’s his character. Stellar. Bravissimo, young man. You’re going to make a mark in this world.

[@Plowguitarist]

Man!!! I’m 55 and been playing 40 years and had to work at that solo to get the phrasing and feel right. He may not be note for note, BUT HE’S FRICKEN 9!!!!! Awesome little dude… Absolutely AWESOME!! And he’s FRICKEN 9!!!

[@drewwademan1912]

This is the coolest thing I have ever seen. I have a 10 year old, I play guitar (pretty well) and neither I, nor my kids could play this blindfolded. This is SO gangster. Don’t let it go to your head. Stay humble. Keep working hard, and be gracious...and the world is yours. I hope you are looking forward to be a massive rock star. 🤘🏻

[@youknowit4954]

LilCobain No, wtf lmao. Sometime you need to see where you’re putting your fingers. If you play it enough though, you can do it blindfolded. Definitely not right away as you’re implying.

[@harrybrown6014]

Great talent but are there any new rock stars any more? Rock is for us old folks and we don't spend much $ anymore.

[@catwoman2596]

Don't say Gangster...it's trashy af.

[@drewwademan1912]

@@catwoman2596 nah, I’m good 😉

[@chipstick1973]

Muscle memory is a wonderful thing. Great playing, you don’t need the gimmick of a blindfold, your talent will shine through. Keep shredding little dude. 👍🏻

[@major-minor]

200 Likes in 1 day!

[@chipstick1973]

MajorMinor 😲

[@graysonsbluesguitar4032]

That is true im a guitar player myself and i can play the eruption solo blindfolded

[@lukavandermeij1116]

@@graysonsbluesguitar4032 sure xd

[@caosjukes7680]

@@lukavandermeij1116 it's true, a blindfold doesnt really hinder you all that much if you've practiced what your playing. It just makes it look a lot harder to people who dont play or are inexperienced

[@betov75]

It's not just plain copy, he makes it his own! Great job!

[@freethrice]

You're darn right. Artists don't copy, they create!

[@Fish-please]

Gilmore would be proud! Even he wouldnt play it the exact same every time.

[@Fentoscopique]

When you have played enough music, playing with closed eyes is not a big deal, I can swear it. You just perfectly knows your instruments. Yet the performance in itself is still amazing, BRAVO !!

[@catwoman2596]

Where's your channel...2yrs later? Just curious...

[@SuperRPfan]

1.4 thousand people can’t get their kid to push a mower

[@NiekkieNick]

Just ignore these dislikers! They are total losers!!! I wish I could play as great as this kid can!!!

[@brianmck7363]

SuperRPfan EXACTLY CORRECT

[@joseserrano4987]

SuperRPfan I think it’s a bit more then that lol

[@mylord4321]

I don't think he can cut grass.

[@edgarperez254]

Parenting on another lvl. I hope to be next

[@crystalklein2660]

Wow! His facial expressions I loved! So good. Flawless performance young man! You have a great talent!

[@anthonykayal535]

I know this isn’t fake because of his tongue movements

[@rockstarali99]

evoljellyfish 00 no dumbass the point was that when you play with such feel, you always make the most eccentric faces and you can’t fake that. Ask any guitar player lol.

[@sambudd8331]

Exactly

[@KirePlasmaX]

@evoljellyfish 00 absolute genius you are.

[@chrissimms7639]

Aka the stank face aha

[@aidanbillings8325]

@@rockstarali99 r/wooosh

[@hamrocktv]

OMG WHAT! Not just the solo but the emotion was captured amazingly.

[@simplelife1966]

Amazing I been playing for 20 yrs and I can play that solo but I tried it blindfolded and could not do it. Kid you are amazing

[@gordieschultz7892]

@@Bruhmoment-tk4hm I guess you can't read then

[@mysterymeat1216]

@@Bruhmoment-tk4hm either this is a joke, or you're just fucking stupid

[@BossNotes]

Bill Wren sane here my friend, I fumble a lot in the farm playing lol

[@gordieschultz7892]

@@mysterymeat1216 I pick the latter

[@maxcorneliuson1833]

Australian and uses Gibson, and he plays guitar like a god? This must be Angus Young

[@tomrabbani]

@@moo6215 Scottish born but he left at age 7 and grew up in Australia

[@CJ-pf1se]

English boys he has a british accent

[@edenbrown5654]

Better

[@Hoodoo66]

He's Australian and he was inspired to play guitar by attending an AC/DC concert when he was 6 y.o. ~ source, his interview on Ellen lol

[@ransommeadows4150]

Fubar !!! 😃

[@baldguy42]

I have been a Pink Floyd sycophant ever since I heard 'Arnold Lang' when I was 7 years old (the song had been out a few years already, BTW). David Gilmour has always represented one of the greatest guitarist ever. They were a big part of why I went into the music profession all these years ago. To see a 9 year old play that song... to see him put the emotion into it that it deserves. I wept a bit. Not just for a young talent and the joy he brings, but for the fact that now I think there may be a little bit of hope for the human race after all. Keep it up kid...

[@LSXTyler]

Arnold layne*

[@iseeall935]

For all those that doubt this I have been playing for 25 years and this is spot on for a 9 year old.... much respect young sir

[@theresasquirestheresa]

Again he's amazes me! I do appreciate that look in his young eyes and the turns of his beautiful face allowing us to witness the musical & spirtual merge that is happening...

[@VV-dw2qy]

Taj, When people call you a kid, Get up and walk out, Cause, You`re a Musician. You`ve earned that respect. When you`re in your teens I` ll be long gone, But until that day, I`ll be able to say, I lived to see and hear one of the very, Very few Top Leade Guitar "Musician`s" on the planet. I`ll say, It`s Mr. Taj & They will interrupt me, To say, Farrant!

[@daniellemoore2226]

I will be interupted too when i say Taj. Yes most talented quitarist Of your time. Way too grow You have earned great respect. To the parents You are blessed. Thanks

[@amaralorch7032]

He also makes me feel good about how rock n roll or heavy metal or anything a guitar can lead on will live on.

[@eliwarner9727]

You know you can be a musician and a kid at the same time, right?

[@chrisf3927]

KV/V1970

[@muddobbermuddobber8118]

@@chrisf3927 ....thks to V/V1970.......... I also got his last name down...F.A.R.R.A.N.T.....would actually be a good song name.."Far Rant"....lol

[@siverthvie98]

THAT WAS INSANE!!! I got the chills. This kid is insanely talented! I bet he's subscribed to PewDiePie, a true 9 year old in the army.

[@rochat]

@@blondelebanese9922 Here's a weird and shocking bit of information for you. You ready for it? People are capable of enjoying more than one thing. And it may not be the same thing you enjoy. Crazy, right!? OK, have a good day.

[@ggm6265]

@@blondelebanese9922 typical lebanese mentality

[@blondelebanese9922]

n.m a. FFS, I’m not Lebanese, I’m American....born & raised in Chattanooga TN.

[@sebxann9915]

@@rochat r/wooosh

[@StratospheralNurse]

blonde lebanese are you joking?? I’m in Hixson 37343 right now. Where are you?

[@user-allanH]

My eyes 👀 are seeing it, but I’m able to process it, there is no explanation for this, this is beyond talented.

[@DrDepth89]

Taj, you will go far grasshopper . Great taste in tunes. Hats off to mom and dad for their support. The way to raise a child ... supporting his passion. SRV , Melvin Taylor, Lucky Peterson. Mr. Gilmore would be proud of you!

[@dmac300]

When you can snatch the Gibson from my hand, it is time for you to leave

[@jamescurtis1226]

What can you achieve with... simple dedication? Answer: ANYTHING

[@jennifermccain2027]

This kid is amazing. You can tell he really feels the music as he plays. I can't wait to see his talent as he ages

[@stunter2875]

Thank you to mom and dad for supporting and sharing a beautiful talent. Wish more parents would be like this.

[@stacyqhigginbotham6191]

Damn.... This kid is so good. He's already a heartbreaker, I'm sure because he's as cute as he is talented! I can't wait to see him live one day!!

[@osmansosiawan9457]

Boy...you are incredible....super talented....your mom n Dad must proud of you...Keep rockin boy...Love you!!!

[@JohnOMahoney]

Absolutely inspiring. What a talented kid... APPLAUSE!!! 👏👏👏 Your ‘Tennessee Whisky’ Video is awesome. Congratulations.

[@donnanorthrup5480]

This kid is out of this world. I can't even play air guitar blind folded. Taj, you are a STAR!!

[@MrBrodyKnob]

Well done Taj! Wonderful job and GREAT tone!!! You also have awesome parents!! Great job Mom and Dad. Keep supporting this kid. We need raw natural talent in this world and Taj is loaded with it! Thank you for sharing & please keep the videos coming.

[@ihadabadday7709]

His tone completely sucks...what are you talking about?

[@MrBrodyKnob]

@@ihadabadday7709 LOL - Go away troll.

[@seanyboyoc]

Guitar for Sale. One inadequate owner. This is incredible. What talent ❤️

[@krazejeff]

Keep it up, I'm so impressed... You totally feel the music, insane gift you have make it something you will do this your life..

[@tonyhernandez6450]

You are a true gem, a master of your craft. You can tell already that you feel the music. Nothing better to see for me

[@JamesKingsilentlife]

That succession of joyous guitar faces is priceless! Great inspiration to practice more in the dark and truly know the fretboard.

[@nimeshpatel9570]

When a 9 year old is fortunate enough to own a genuine Gibson SG.

[@dnett57]

Well, there are at least three other guitars behind him. So I'm going to assume that his father plays, or his mother, or both, and that the guitars belong to them.

[@incentiveeee]

@Robert McGuinn You think it's a coincidence the kid is a good musician when he's growing up surrounded by top of the line equipment? Sure, talent is talent. But let's not pretend there's no advantage to a young tiger woods playing on pro courses as a child.

[@IzzyM999]

He’s been sponsored by Gibson. They recognise talent when they see it.

[@nimeshpatel9570]

@Robert McGuinn Well done....but why state the obvious? My comment gave no reflection on his playing ability (which is excellent blindfolded or not) .My comment was about the guitar and ownership and being fortunate enough to play that instrument at such a young age.Read the words.Thank you.

[@McClellan71]

@@incentiveeee Thank you for solidifying my amazement of how social media is destroying society by giving every negative moron with nothing better to do but criticize.. a platform.

[@sguenette65]

What I enjoy the most watching you play is how much fun you seem to have! Whatever you do later on... remember to have fun! Sir, you are an artist!

[@kenbishop4704]

Little dude!!! Im 59 yrs old and have been playing since I was 14 and you are absolutely my idol!!! I love you man! (Nothing weird), respect!!!!

[@ericclayton2549]

Nice kid! I like how you made it your own! It shows that you are interested in what you are doing and playing. That’s what makes what you play good. Thats what we call style. A lot of people can play that, but not everyone can give it life!

[@mr.nobody68]

Ok, at this point, anybody who doesn't subscribe is heartless. You have a new fan, buddy!! Cannot wait to see you out on tour in a few years! Please keep playing and never stop! You've got real chops, man! Killer vibrato and perfect bends!!! Insanely great playing! Now, somebody give this man some PanterA records, a new PRS guitar, some Joe Satriani records, and a JCM 800 2203!

[@-MacCat-]

Never has the word "prodigy" been so inadequate in describing someone. Thank you Taj, and your Mum, for bringing me, and so many others I'm sure, so much joy.

[@mariabrown6269]

I was a teen when pink Floyd came out with this. It is the Only thing on Earth that gives me every possible human emotion all at one time. And I'm telling you Taj, you nailed it. When I say you took my breath away, I freaking mean.., that literally. I nearly couldn't breathe. I first got goose bumps with chills , they rushed from my feet to my face. Chills Growing stronger I just put my head back and listened and felt everything, doom, anguish, yearning , hope,passion,fear, life.(that's the point when I was loosing my breath,lol) Just so many that were in direct contrast to the next . Omg kiddo even I cried.i'm not now tho. It probably will kill me one day just listening to you jam. you're quite the Svengali. I'm not sure but I may be your biggest fan, you get that I know but ,I'm probably your oldest as well. God bless you and keep on keepin on. I am amazed. From Maria a grandma United States Louisville Kentucky.

[@milanherich4169]

I cant even play it with my eyes... you are amazing, wish you the best kid.

[@TajFarrant_Official]

Thanks glad you enjoyed it

[@fearnobeer9077]

I cant play it with my eyes either, even with my hands it's challenging

[@patrickkelly7085]

With your eyes! I can't play it with my fingers.

[@milanherich4169]

Yea, you all can clearly see I made a mistake writing my comment. I get it.

[@Vikernes-f9u]

Taj Farrant watching at death metal vs Pink Floyd

[@johnsmith7622]

Nobody,at ANY age, can play like THIS in just a couple of years..... this is a gift from GOD!

[@lunawolf357]

I think I just witnessed a miracle. Sure felt like it. This kid's amazing!

[@mdawg998]

I love this rendition so much. I keep coming back to watch it. And now was the first time listening to it while baked. I could listen to this all day, and i would love to hear the full song with this version of the solo

[@markwatson9349]

I'm blown away by your talent. I expect you to be around for many years to come.

[@maxl5077]

Do you think his fingers are long enough for a bar chord?

[@maxwelledison9954]

No probably can't go from fret 1 to fret 4

[@joshuahuf9747]

Not at all

[@topic260]

Bet bitch cant go from G4 to B4

[@AuntAlnico4]

What's a bar chord ? The last chord her plaiyed.

[@maxwelledison9954]

@@topic260 imagine calling a nice kid a bitch.

[@capemaxi]

Please Taj's parents : take steps to protect your son's hearing. It's not talked about often, but many professional musicians suffer significant hearing loss due to the career- long loudness of their own instruments and other musicians on stage or in the recording studio with them. Taj needs you to look out for him now. Make sure he still gets some childhood in while he starts what is hopefully a long and fruitful career.

[@carlbrianjenisch]

Shut. Up.

[@acherontiaatropos1]

Sorry I cant hear you I listened to to much loud music when I was a kid 😂😂 ffs man can we even see his ears he might have plugs in and anyways kids listen to music loud pretty hard to stop them

[@stanibol]

Your tip is in order. Ear plugs out to do it. Lots isn't mentioned, because most ppl under 40 think they'll live forever. Then at 5 mins to midnight, all are up in arms, like with the roar about climate change, Lots of clamour to do something about all the pollution and degradation of our planet / environment. People!

[@stanibol]

I could go on and on re attention to risks, creating and maintaining balance. Wisdom follows pain, they say. Parasites are attracted to magnets, metals and electrical current. All auto immune diseases are caused by parasites. There are many. Some feed off our hormones and influence our thoughts/mood. Balanced diet and lifestyle.are important guards as are detox strategies. The air and water quality are as important as the walls that surround us. Parasites love darkness and dampness, yet some larvae requires daylight exposure. Airing the room and good hygiene are paramount to attain longevity. How much quality of life one can enjoy after age 50 is partly determined by choices made in the first couple of decades of one's life.

[@stanibol]

The importaance of good role models. One can only hope... The nuclear family spliced in fromt of the idiot box (TV) contributed to a breakdown in the social fabric. A growing emphasis on everyone's freedoms, little discipline and self restraint. No shortage of different sets of values; just no cohesion. Except for the ghastly religious moralistic preach and duplicity. C21st begins a stocktake of values, sorting through what is essential, non essential and what can be kept for fun, just for a laugh, hahaha.

[@user-kitty313]

Little Mister Taj, U Are Phenomenal! Well done. By far, U are 1 of my favorite young artists to see & hear. Can’t wait to see how U progress; as U grow N2 a young man. I think U are currently all the great musicians; rolled N2 1 dynamite talented kid...Bravo Taj Farrant.

[@heatherhall4449]

The more I listen the more I'm blown away.. Don't ever give up your talent ... 🎸 rock on man!

[@philsbs2007]

The best training tool for a beginning guitar player is darkness. Find the frets. Great job lil dude. Badass.

[@punkeewalla6195]

Any jackass that reply to this is dumbass skunt. Look it up. Dumbest is the best way to deal with this issue.

[@punkeewalla6195]

Stupid

[@markpowell2395]

@@punkeewalla6195What are you jealous of Punk_E. !!!?

[@gibsg6258]

... definitely not the BEST tool for a beginning guitar player, but I understand what you are getting at ... little dude's been playing awhile at this point anyways. Everyone enjoys showing off... ... it's great to be able to play a 🎸, or any instrument, with out looking at where your ✋'s need to be! I respect the MUSIC that I'm hearing...and, most musician's do not have to lQQk at their interaction between themselves and their instrument! Little dude's tearin' up that SG

[@LoriGirlTexas]

Talent like this in young kids is refreshing! Awesome guitar playing - a soon to be famous kid to be sure!

[@shaunkirby273]

Happy to see young people keeping rock music alive, compared to the crap now a days

[@fishwranglers7253]

This young fellow has a special gift... outstanding 👏👏👏👏👏

[@missb10754]

Absolutely he does !

[@ГлебГлеб-к5с]

Comfortable numb? Great choice! I thought it would be Freestyler in the beginning)) God bless you, mate)

[@alt3r863]

All the dislikes are people who can’t play seven nation army

[@mauriziohybrid6389]

No they’re just Justin Bieber’s fans😀

[@morningstar4710]

Lmao

[@augustinewahlstrom8753]

Seven Nation Army is the easiest song to play

[@germanschnitzel2898]

@@augustinewahlstrom8753 exactly thats the thing every guy who disliked can not even play that song probably

[@thomasglynn2282]

You don't know what you're talking about, I can play the meanest air guitar around lol

[@theworldsbonkers]

This young man has a great life of music ahead of him. Pure talent and a great track to boot!

[@raidetac4762]

I LOVE how he added his own spice and soul to it, truly a fantastic cover of a fantastic song. Earned my sub in the first 5 notes

[@anthonywillson7349]

👍

[@gallezzo6650]

That would be outstanding even without the blindfold. Good job kid.

[@FearEeatsTheSoul]

He sees the geometric patterns of music in his mind. He can literally FEEL MUSIC.

[@macmuggo5459]

M M it’s called muscle memory

[@Halliday7895]

most soloist dont look if you need to look then you are impeding your flow and feel and soul ....so when peopel say guitar blind folded its like saying im talking with my eyes closed....lol not a big deal.

[@Fentoscopique]

@@Halliday7895 when you have played for a long time I can swear you its not a big deal... Played music for 12 years now, really really not a big deal. But the performance in itself, the way he plays, THIS is particulary amazing

[@dec5847]

@@macmuggo5459 No, he's a prodigy. A 9 year old cannot develop enough muscle memory to do this. People who are THIS good at such a young age can visualize music in a way that nobody else can.

[@usome2365]

Anybody can learn a song for a weak and play it without looking the only thing that makes it “impressive” is that he’s 9 but there’s no difference in his mind learning guitar than anyone else, people act like any young child who learned early is a prodigy, it’s so dumb you might aswell send his ass to play flight of the bumble bee on America’s got talent

[@colinstanhouse6663]

The music inside is overflowing. The places this kid will go, are limitless !

[@DougWittrock]

I am both deeply impressed and utterly discouraged...lol.

[@jesuschrist-alphaomega]

I know right! Me too

[@SHADOWBEAR82763]

Same here.

[@potatoandothers1067]

Ive been learning for almost a year and i can play some easy solos and i can use barre chords in songs and thats it. It takes quite a bit. I taught myself how to play though so maybe if you have the right teacher you can learn faster.

[@hvillum]

Who the F*** downvote this..! You people need to go out in to the world, maybe doing the bird box.! This kid is going somewhere..! Wow! Amazing. Cheers from Denmark ;)

[@ThisHandleFeatureIsStupid]

OK, it's settled; your parents have to do your homework for you for the rest of the year. xD Your jam face is super rad, by the way. Love the emotion! :)

[@debbienaegel3934]

I'll do your homework for you!

[@ironmike7601]

596 jealous people thumb this awesome solo down. What a shame!! Great job little man! You’re on 🔥

[@8676karad]

Its nothing to do with jealousy His guitar is badly out of tune. I am sure, because of this he got most of the thumbs down.Now-days this is not excusable, especially when you make a youtube video. A tuner is 10 bucks, that guitar is about 1000. Nevertheless, his playing is great for a 9 years old..

[@keepingshitreal1738]

@@8676karad Ignorance is bliss.

[@dianefiddler9884]

Our next Rock n Roll Star 💫 of his young future. His dreads are the beginnings of his own look for such a young lad. But moreover his skills on the strings are unfathomable. Great performance loved it. Thank You 🙏🏻❤️💯❤️

[@pointblank1978]

Young man. You are legend. 🙏🏽. Coolest of all the superheroes.

[@Antjan46]

The future of music will be saved...thank you Taj...!!!

[@fishingisfun8841]

Im imagining older guitar players ready to break their axe's after watching this kid play. Go get it buddy..

[@kellyc2425]

I am!!

[@John-mj1kk]

A solo doesn't determine how well you can play. I'd rather maintain the creativity and knowledge to produce, rather than reading online tabs to play a solo.

[@tomorainns145]

shane hagarty imagine what he can do in the future, next pink floyd? Holy shit

[@MasterMeijer]

This isn't played that well tbh

[@ThePFRG]

@@shanehagarty5684 triggered much lol

[@khristycvengros4771]

You’ve been blessed. So refreshing to see your parents encouraging you and supporting your dreams

[@ftlllhippies1544]

listen on KZbin at METAL TEENS HEARING PINK FLOYD

[@antneyfatts665]

HOLY SHIIIIIIIIIIT! Awesome job little man and kudos to your parents swaying you to rock and roll, instead of video games!!

[@Orangetension]

Antney Fatts and hip hop and country 😂

[@ChristopherLeeShreds]

Bet he games plenty, hater.

[@derrickanderson6989]

This Little Guy is all heart... My heart smiles when he plays!!!🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗

[@StrungOutOutdoors]

Those facial expressions say it all. Awesome, keep up the work buddy

[@fathertime5680]

Gotta hold that mouth just right to hit them notes. Awesome job

[@Twobarpsi]

I heard he has facial ticks.

[@fathertime5680]

@@Twobarpsi uh no that's not what I was referring to. It's a joke that when people really start jamming and feeling the music they move their mouth around and stuff. But your to uptight to realize the joke on that and wanted to get scientific. Stop being so serious ding dong.

[@Twobarpsi]

@@fathertime5680 ticking away!

[@Starriddin]

Really, 2,000 dislikes!!!! WTF is wrong with people?!!! This kid is amazing!!! He's not 25 playing for 12 years. And even if was, I'd like to see the dislikers give it a go!