Don Ross - Afraid to Dance - www.candyrat.com

Afraid to Dance, an original song by Don Ross, from the DVD - Live in Toronto with Michael Manring and Andy McKee available at www.candyrat.com
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[@ryanpicard1763]

Best vid on KZbin

[@honestincomehelp]

What a shame. 21 people accidentally clicked the dislike button. This was just an INCREDIBLE performance, and most people don't even know how hard that really is to play.

[@vfibalio]

I completely agree with the guy that yells at 0:02

[@dangledog]

That was Great and Thanks for letting the youtube community enjoy this!

[@newporter42]

The rare ability to evoke a full drum kit and keyboard with hints of a horn section, all from a single well-played guitar!!

[@SebastienLoong]

It is an incredibly more powerful version than his previous one, and they way he uses the final riff to the conclude the song is spectacular! :D Bless Up Don Ross!

[@MrDerf13]

24 people dislike pure awesomeness? impossible, or perhaps they're just jealous that they will probably never be this good

[@SiggyMe]

You are obviously doing what you were born to do. You handle the guitar as if it is an extension of you, total fret board mastery.

[@juliadetorres]

2020 still hereeee Aguante Don Ross guacho!

[@kinggimped]

So awesome. There's a lot of Michael Hedgesness to this tune. And that makes it even more awesome. Brilliant. Amazing technique.

[@leongecko]

That harmonic at 2:15 !

[@DJVolte]

This is within my top 3 of all time. Amazing.

[@ThePurplePeasant]

12 + years and I'm still coming back

[@BrettBrewer]

This is an awesome song Mr. Ross. Seriously, You and/or Andy McKee need to make your way down to southern California so I can come see you guy!

[@Jayfs100]

how could you dislike this, it's great.

[@jrsark]

The combined clarity and complexity of Don's playing is always such a treat to hear.

[@SiggyMe]

Your guitar mojo is magic and unlike anyone else. Thanks

[@FeoFUN]

one word..IMPRESSSSSSIVE! mr. Ross)))) From Russia, with...Respect)

[@rebmemeRMe]

Every time I listen to this song I am completely blown away

[@curatorproductions]

We've entered the golden age of Acoustic Guitar! Wow!!!

[@nickpitruzzello6762]

How in the hell have I never heard of this guy until today. I feel like I missed out on something here. Amazing work

[@secretsquirrell13]

thanks don for inspiring future musicans for many years to come.

[@MrZombieZebra]

Wow. This sounds so freakin' amazing. I've listened it for seven straight hours now, still doesn't get boring. A-ma-zing. 5*

[@GJones462-2W1]

You said it! Time to head down to the basement and jam a while! The good ones always inspire!

[@terrapinflyer273]

Listened to this song... Er, performance - of a masterpiece two days in a row now. It is so damn good.

[@treyviathan]

Absolutely incredible. Truly a master of his work. I know this what I'm about to ask about has nothing to do with talent, but why do some guitarists insist on not trimming the ends of their strings?

[@Ccbroo]

father of fingerstyle , mozes of guitar, I love your music

[@wingostrat]

i cant hold back the smiles don's playing forces them out of me!!!

[@tomcoe9975]

One of the things I really like about Mr Ross is seeing over his years of playing that things like tempo have become more consistent for him...I don't notice him changing speed in a song when, for instance, when he hits a part of a song that is a bit more difficult, his adrenaline speeds the play up for those few bars...He writes to challenge himself, which I also admire, but nowadays, he seems to polish his play on the songs to make his performance as precise as his writing...He is one of my favorites...

[@MattSlusherArt]

Mine... Fantastagasmical! Don's playing is purely genius!

[@WoWanate]

Jesus. Absolutely amazing

[@slink11]

Don Ross coming to Sydney Nova Scotia!! CAN'T WAIT WOOOOOOOT

[@agustinamigo]

Mr Ross, your guitar playing is inspiring, your sound is great and your performance is awesome!!

[@spinarmada9472]

THAT PINCH HARMONIC THOUGH!

[@Ferabrute]

+Ak Cp oh hell yeah , completly mastered

[@DanSalza]

holy balls he never stop writing crazy guitar songs... and he absolutely nails that harmonic at 2.17... and every other note in the songs as well i guess... im downloading this right now haha

[@franciscot775]

I've been listening to him since 09

[@IrvSauce]

I didn't think phat funk grooves were possible on acoustic. Don blows my mind.

[@MeshyMan]

Now of all the music I've heard from this channel over the past, this guy is truly pioneering! I rate him up there with Tommy E!

[@TheIrishLOGGER]

A big bouncing bearded beast of a guitar player. Don Ross does it again!

[@AndyNightingale]

*SO* beautiful!

[@cafe845]

Gobsmacked from the opening till the end of the song .Don plays this with a style totally unique to him.The power ...the style...the technique leave you speechless (and breathless !) waddaguy. Awesome !

[@TheLillyguitarist]

WOW!!!I m speechless now!!! that was relly gorgeous'!!! :-0......

[@phenochio]

this is such an easy piece to play. im so confident.

[@BennyTheG]

Lol always love when he starts moving! Puts me in such a good mood

[@sltleovyed820]

echoes of michael, michael, michael in this song.

[@cyanotypical]

The power with which he hits those harmonics is incredible.

[@Thorreth]

Man, so good. The bass line just fits so well with the rest of it. Perfect.

[@wyattdawg]

i listened to this for the first time last year...not sure why but i listened to it again twice yesterday. its one of new favorite songs. what's up w/ that?

[@Rizzo12388]

This is one of my favorite songs of Mr. Don Ross! Even though he doesn't look like it, he can sure play the hell out of that guitar! Very cool and great sound!

[@timquanny]

this brings a smile to my face every time i hear it!

[@Flo0rless]

How do you compose something as complete as this? It's like, so perfect and easeliy played that you forget that he actually created it himself. I belive hes the best composer of all times, its like 3-4 rips melted together to the perfect piece, a bass that will make your soul bounce to the rythm and a tune so funky that you just want to pick up the guitar and use ½ your life to learn this song.

[@GuitarRT]

LOVE the harmonics!

[@ZomBoSk8r]

woahhhh!!!! i'm always blown away by Don Ross's swingin guitar pieces. his compositions are always so crazy!!! I can't wait to buy this DVD...i've got so much music to catch up on buying from candy rat records!

[@1962RJP]

What a beautiful and delicate calamity

[@bigsauce1116]

Don is one of the best in his field for sure.

[@canyonwall]

Mind completely blown by this guy too!

[@Omanaite]

This is so amazing, and that ending is SO fitting.

[@moyamontgomery2603]

Such a great feel to this song. I wonder if Don knows how much enjoyment people get from his performances....and FRUSTRATION from trying to play his songs! lol An awesome musician. Thanks Man

[@aytekincem94]

i dont understand why it's viewed for 130 000 times it should be viewed at least 1m times

[@EzyoMusic]

Don Ross, you're amazing!

[@tino7724]

He is an unbelievable guitarist but something many forgotten, he composes also brilliantly. He is definite on the same level of a Tommy Emmanuel. I have already been allowed to hear both live.

[@t3gt2000]

Now that's how ya play some guitar!!....Awesome Don!!

[@Raziel555666]

I love how he finishes by bowing his guitar! Such a phenominal artist!

[@ChristianJMeincke]

To get such clear notes that high up is amazing. Well done.

[@ShitPickle62]

simply amazing Don Ross only can play like that

[@Scumofsociety2]

Damn, he was just smacking that guitar and making it sound awesome! One of the most talented acoustic guitar players I've heard!

[@DavidCohenII]

one of my favorite pieces ever! brilliant! candyrat for life :)

[@AlainBradette]

Wicked. I idol him. I will want to see that live one day. My guitar teacher showed me this album. Great song.

[@BenTurkMusic]

Yes! I can't believe anyone else thought of that.

[@rockinrandy1234]

don is the most awsomest teddy bear i've seen!

[@latinumbavariae]

@sydneybmx yeah - simply amazing how he pops such a clear ringing harmonic at the third fret.

[@NeilsinMandela08]

love the way he bobs about , i start doing it just listening and watching him play

[@parisiansock]

each note has its own life. Powerful !

[@davidwilcox4258]

i twisted my strings up like that once. as i was sitting down for a lesson and my teacher, without saying a word, leaned over and snipped them off with wire cutters and threw them away. closest i ever got to feeling like Don.

[@ehhhhhhhhhh]

@QuisPiss I saw the older video of this song when I was high out of my mind. It was a great introduction to Don.

[@niecey101]

Dammmnnnn, like not gonna lie, if you were younger...I'd totally marry you. This is amazing.

[@nancyl2]

WOW!!!! WHAT ENERGY Love the train taking off at 2:52 > I am out of breath. : -) I love the power the larger men can put into their musical improv. Totally enjoyable. Peace and Love to all of humanity and those that share. : -)

[@eddiez152]

Simply awesome.

[@onlyfortheweak18]

@4LProductions NOW THATS HILARIOUS LOL, although i have much respect for Don Ross's music and LOVE it, that comment made my day!

[@crazycool1128]

you're a guitarist, harry

[@JosiahMonks]

I haven't listened to this song in years. I decided to put it on. Then I happened to see this comment. I was laughing out loud screaming for a couple of minutes. Best part of my day today

[@jimbob8925]

Ahahahahhahaha

[@metchella]

saw him last night... shredded this tune

[@OutlawedLead]

WOW what a Power what a technice. I would say this is his best song.

[@Johnnyfortune82]

Best Song ever!!

[@spiderbabybill]

Hey, I'm nodding *my* head! Seriously funky playing.

[@terrapin6352]

YES!! Don Ross RULES.

[@Flo0rless]

Impossible ^^ You can not top Don Ross, might equal out in some other genre, but at what he does, hes the best.

[@virgult]

Many people say that this style on acoustic guitar and metal are deeply related: Kaki King said that "acoustic musicians were searching for a somewhat more violent way to play their instrument, after hard rock, metal and funk came out", so they came up with this style of fingerpicking (i'm quoting an interview on an italian online radio). Another interesting fact: Andy McKee was a metalhead before playing acoustic. ;)

[@GaryMcNeill]

dude you dont need to dance when youre this amazingly awesome

[@djausk]

Insanly good, as always!

[@Bagpipe13]

Awsome like it says in the old five stars. imagine this guy as a backing or front guitarist in a big band, awsome.

[@DaveDFFA]

godly godly godly. How does candyrat seemingly pick up every virtuoso artist before anyone else?

[@grimschterry6851]

One of my FAVES!!!! That high harmonic at 2:16 makes it!!!

[@stephenreed1298]

Usually, players will play songs live slower than in the studio. Don plays this like his pants are on fire. And it's still spot on!

[@pollenman99]

On fire like always

[@AuturgyFilms]

I love how he gives credit to the guitar :) very humble

[@shioriryukaze]

I would love to hear all of this live... just blasting in my face!.... sooo good!

[@higofyp]

Even as a metal musician, I aspire to be like him.

[@MonteBlanc]

I actually drooled watching him play...

[@Razorsharp87]

Lol! I like the way he made the guitar bow at the end!

[@AGon86]

150 kilos of purest skill