Don Ross & Andy McKee - Tight Trite Night

"Tight Trite Night", a composition by Don Ross, 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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[@TheRealAndyMcKee]

I was really into playing elecrtic guitar for quite a few years, spent time working on Eric Johnson and Satch tunes and Dream Theater stuff. But then I got into Michael Hedges and Don Ross, guys like that. I didn't have an instructor for fignerstyle guitar, just worked on it by myself. I developed my ear some by learning their tunes from the CD and I think by learning that way, I developed my own sound. Anyway, that's how I went about it!

[@AndrewWesthoff]

And thank god you did!

[@ledelste]

Like what Andy said. We’re both Michael Hedges fans. Miss that guy. But I sure can hear the influence.

[@melek_ilmu]

Awesome!!

[@carlosmartinortiz]

... and now we are learning from all of you. Greetings Andy! Very good duo version for Trite Tight Night! Greetings and congratulations for your excellent muscial work .... Here my interpretation in ACOUSTIC Guitar version!.. at ¡home theater! kzbin.info/www/bejne/oaTIpq1smtWgeKc

[@ronwebb409]

Absolutely phenomenal!

[@TheRealAndyMcKee]

It's called a fan-fret or multi-scale neck. It's designed so that the bass strings have more room to intonate properly. If you think of a piano or a harp, you'll recall that the bass strings are longer. That's the idea being applied here. That guitar is Don's Beneteau baritone. I am having a couple of guitars built with the multi-scale design right now. It's brilliant! Rock on!

[@Rael0505]

Manliest song ever. I can feel my facial hair growing faster.

[@Goggansjoe]

How humble is don to look so happy while playing a song he wrote but Andy made famous. What a guy

[@poppya54]

They are the pioneers of this kind of style

[@tenacious645]

Don Ross has truly got the funk. Mixed with Andy's sweet contemporary melodies you get something to behold.

[@flanderstruck3751]

0:01 - 0:04 this is the best anyone has ever played that part in Tight Trite Night. Exquisite rhythm and execution, it doesn't get any funkier than that. No performance comes close to the way Andy played that part in this opening.

[@ProfessorNguyen]

If you are reading this you have an exceptionally exquisite taste in music.

[@zeldasbiggestfan]

If I had the ability to learn one more song and then my hands would be unable to play again, this'd be it. Bravo.

[@PhilRezanow]

Could you imagine how awesome that must be for Andy to not only meet an inspiration of his, but to record a song with him?

[@AntoineDufour]

So groovy! Love that song! I like those laughing at the end, I've got those too, listening to you guys! AD

[@marmaly]

Just magic. Andy adds depth and harmony which actually improves this over the solo.

[@hadjr1]

People--It DOESN'T get any better than this! Superb!!

[@VintagePulp]

I love the fact that Don looks like he's so happy to be jamming on this with Andy....He totally knows how cool this sounds!

[@ParishSouth]

From the first time I heard Andy and Ross...I still cant breathe.

[@PureDarqness]

Not often do you see such serenity as you see watching Andy play. I love their expressions when they play this beautiful music, makes them a treat to watch as well as listen to.

[@Legatedamar1]

Might be the most brilliant composition I've ever heard. Definately the two most talented guitar players I've ever heard.

[@Tomurow]

I sat literally 'this' far away from them in a workshop last year and they were still doing 'happy-head-bobbing' even though they must've played this song 1 MILLION TIMES! lol - amazing! :-)

[@kyleh204]

my god this is what music is all about...i have the chills

[@Aetherius88]

So much talent in one room I'm surprised the walls didn't cave in!

[@sethjeter]

unbelievable...another awesome duet from the great Ross and McKee!!!

[@josemiguelmelquiadesortiz1010]

No matter how many years past... This still one of the best songs ive hear in my life..

[@GrassMasterMan]

Unbelievable!! I post for you guys all the time. You have made me go back to playing!! Rock on Bros!!!

[@sooprcool]

I'm not just saying this. but this is the best guitar duo I've ever heard. tight, man. tight.

[@chris6770]

What five stars was made for. Just fantastic to listen to!

[@guitarsorrow]

i would never though perfection could be like this

[@Miscpers]

Saw these two play live last night, they finished the night off with this song. Fantastic hearing it live.

[@cherubmusic]

I'm blown away, what can i say!

[@dannywilde30]

fabulous, so groovy. Thanks guys for this moment.

[@smallsam52]

How does some one write something like this?!?! Pure Gold

[@beghilhorst]

Wow! The awesomenes of this video equals infinity....it's simply too good!!

[@ChrisC97232]

I wonder how Ross can come up something like that!!! It's soooo wow no words!! Asks a lot of skill and years of pratice, for sure!!!

[@keeponrockin86]

Astounding. Love these guys. Met Andy a few weeks back and he is such a nice guy! Hope to see these guys playing together in Edinburgh!

[@ThorOdinson14]

All of the intricate poly-rhythms are amazing.

[@OsmiumStudios]

One of the best acoustic guitar players in the world

[@wintersnot]

aint life musical, eh? a wonderful reminder to jump right in with both ears. Thank you.

[@rrosario2156]

they play so amazingly well with one another!! it is so great I could watch this video over and over...

[@intomuse]

A great collaboration here. thanks for sharing.

[@jankybit]

their timing is so ridiculously tight. so well done, jesus.

[@mobius110]

What beautiful chords... They pull it off together very nicely.

[@GAFFTV]

WHAT A JAM!! THIS IS UNREAL!!

[@zander1206]

2:12 - 2:17 ..have to love those combinations of notes!!!

[@BluesBrother93]

:D Very courteous of Don to led Andy play the lead. Both wonderful people and astounding guitarists.

[@zacker1897]

Those smiles made my day.

[@user-ei2by9uc3u]

Just AMAZING

[@mbbrickner]

Yeah so... this duet is incredible. I'm not a big fan of Don Ross by himself, but with Andy McKee they sound amazing!

[@terotele]

this is so good that don ross looks happy and he never looks in that way

[@RustyCyler]

so damn good. Dons part fit perfectly. The funk was ooozin' real good. 5 stars to my idols. bravo

[@nightfallDT]

man... i just can't stop watching this

[@davewright29]

That was just amazing!!!!

[@Okeldokel]

If you threw all that is beautiful, sincere, tranquil, magnificent and harmonic along with two guitars and two bearded guys, mixed for 2 minutes, then drank it down while listening to the tide sweep in and out on a warm summer's day, you'd only get something that barely scrapes the bottom of the barrel of refreshment in comparison to this song.

[@Classicalgtarboi]

Wow, perfectly composed, Awesome guys.

[@getyaboogieon]

Saw these guys in Putney. My god they are amazing guitarists and two of the most humble guys you'll ever meet. Stayed behind for a drink afterwards with them. If they come to your area check them out.

[@brianburchband]

This is one of my new favorite videos! So freaking cool!

[@rcman22]

Never study homework to this...you'll always be tempted to see HOW THE HECK THEY CAN PULL THIS OFF! This is amazing!!!

[@Gungosh]

headshaking and smiling don and andy just let the music flow :o) grooooooove on!

[@johnplayerspecial88]

this is a rendition of Don's tune, brilliant. Can you imagine what these two sound like just having drinks and jamming? I'd pay to see that

[@totalloser23]

Two of the greatest guitar alchemists ever. It's great to see Andy playing one of his favorite inspirational tunes with one of his early heroes of freestyle fingerpicking :)

[@MartinSmithInterfaces]

i agree with you. this is true musicianship. People who say acoustic guitar sucks have a very narrow minded outlook on music. If you want some chillout music with a good warm feel and a solid rythem, you have to listen to acoustic guitar music like this. Pentatonics can't quite give you the same feeling. Music is all about setting moods and painting a picture.

[@ponyboyTO]

Jesus!! Now that's called having fun with two guitars man! Nice job gentlemen.

[@johved]

i've got a feeling that everyone that plays and enjoys this kind of music are all wonderful people :)

[@rrosario2156]

amazing talent, I could listen 24/7 and still be entertained!

[@afroguitar]

just saw these guys 2 nights ago! was an awesome show!!!

[@ninjaquest]

These guys are so tight together, it's such an awesome recording. Love it :D

[@Juwhror]

You can see they're enjoying that! you can actually "feel" the music, Amazing keep up the amazing job guys!

[@KiloHoplite]

hey man just be glad you're alive at a time to hear SOMEONE play like that!

[@kingnothing119]

I don't see much of anything when I close my eyes to this song. Just sort of drift away from everything. It's amazing talent!!

[@alaturno]

Every time Don Ross plays, he makes it look so fucking easy! He bobs his head and just enjoys the music. I bet he doesn't even have to look at his fret hand, no matter what he's playing. This is a man who has truly mastered his craft.

[@SmotherM3]

Just look how much they enjoy playing, look at their facial expressions :D it makes me happy as well.

[@aMonarchsVoice]

You'd think since fans of these two amazing artists "cross over" and like both artists, there would be no talk of competition here. I agree, both musicians are excellent and no one here is capable of contrasting them.

[@tones7mca]

Absolutely fantastic.

[@BlackOsker]

i cant really tell... but im 100% sure that heaven sounds something like this

[@festive67]

That was heavenly!

[@dragontoothdw]

Andy mckee did a solo cover of the song...if you listen to just his version, and then listen to this, you can have a clearer sense of what don ross is adding, and therefore a greater appreciation

[@dooldatool]

this song is so good i had to listen to it twice!

[@MrCasey741]

a great funky chill out tune,pure brilliance!!!

[@AlexMNet]

@TheParfittgasm I love it when musicians randomly quote others songs! That is awesome.

[@HungarianGuitarist]

awesome tune awesome performance and BAHHHH I can't stop this video... ... play it once more!! just once more plzZZ! coooooool

[@bradhoskins13]

yeap u can tell these 2 really puts there hearts and soul into into there music nice job guys

[@silverjunky999]

they know they hit it, Don is unbelievable, Andy too .. the very best

[@AndyMcKeeFanForLife]

No doubt that's got to be an incredible feeling. Playing alongside the man who helped inspire you to play percussive fingerstyle guitar. Maybe one day I'll get to play beside Andy, just like he did with Don. You guys are the reason I love the acoustic guitar again!

[@LearsDaughter89]

I kinda feel jipped that I'd never heard of these guys before tonight. I love 'em!

[@PonyslayStation007]

Just 330.000 watches??? The whole world should listen to this fuckng brilliant musicians...This is AMAZING!!!

[@lpm0133]

don ross의 절제된 음이 너무 돋보이는 합주.. 정말 둘다 너무 좋아 ㅠㅠ

[@sm6782]

shar m ㅠㅠ

[@RikuIan]

I keep coming back because I always miss the duet version of this.

[@billythehillbilly]

i love the expression they both give each other at the end. it was like a yeah we just fucking rocked out and that take ruled. awesome job guys.

[@Dougal-Mcguire]

and chuckle afterwards lol. iv been watching this for a long time and it always looks but most of all sounds amazing. cant get enough of these guys and the others on the same 'label' or whatever, but my god they're all good. im sure those listening love music as much as i do

[@telboy1966manu]

They both look as if they're just having a ball! What great talented musicians, it's a privelege to listen to them

[@master1sa]

you can see in their face how much fun they have while playing the guitar

[@arctheeh]

The whole reason I love watching these videos is because of their awesome facial expressions. =] They are so happy when they play, I love it.

[@thetiler]

Enjoyed, terrific rhythms and playing.

[@gotbongy]

sooo funky fresh! I loved this piece!

[@Gungosh]

i love those clips of two of my absolute favorite guitarists playing together. look, how much fun they have, they are not "working" like some perfectionalists with serious faces, they just make damn good music :o)

[@otherguitargod]

WOW, truley amazing i can't wait till they come down to San Diego on the 18th, my mind will be blown

[@lSd3d]

When I die and go... wherever... these two dudes are gonna be there directing the flow and ebb of the cosmos with their guitars.

[@mrjedi38]

Those guys together are amazing. Nice.

[@EkoToyKite]

They look like they're having so much fun. I love the parts where they both play the harmonic and let it ring out. This how duet's should be played out.

[@viridiangreen]

STINKIN'AWESOME!

[@HungarianGuitarist]

still amazing.. will be forever

[@stefguitar1000]

you can tell they are both fuckin loving it with those smiles on each of their jolly little faces