Don Ross - The Thing That Came from Somewhere

"The Thing That Came from Somewhere", a composition by Don Ross, from the CD, "The Thing That Came From Somewhere" available at www.candyrat.com
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[@CaptainCrunchOwns]

Man, how could I forget this? The song that made me love this dude.

[@5L0wCu63]

this thing came from somewhere alright: straight from the mind of Don Ross!! You are king of modern acoustic guitar!

[@simohillali9079]

this has to be one of the most beautiful songs i have ever heard

[@ShatOnATurtle10]

this guy is so good. the tones are simple yet so pure!

[@wintersnot]

Simply Beautiful to listen to. It's a keeper. Thank you!

[@truths33k9r]

I don't think I have ever seen anyone combine lead, rhythym and a driving base line like that before... That was simply amazing!

[@randydean888]

People who hold a real understanding for talent never say one player is "better" than another. It is rude and disrespectful. Talents are simply expressed differently, and like beauty, it is in the eye of the beholder for which it is enjoyed.

[@DustinFurlow]

You can just see how much Don loves the music he's making. Mark of a true artist!

[@BluesBrother93]

God Bless you, Mr. Ross.

[@tomvonplaten]

from soul to soul, thats why the guitar is so worthy to me!

[@WoOk1982]

i almost cryed thank you for this emotional moment

[@Elviolli]

Funny how some sounds can take you back to a place in your past. This song reminds me of my childhood times on a place called Salt Spring Island. Dunno what is it about it, but it's very calming and freeing.

[@Hue_Nery]

It's not about complexity. It's about musicality. Something that Don Ross is able to maintain far and beyond most players who try to play in this style.

[@Lawrence19991]

I usually dont always like don ross's songs, i dont know why.. but this one is one masterpiece!!

[@jatygu]

Beautiful, Don. I'm always a sucker for those suspended notes! How can anyone listen to this song and feel anything other than totally at peace?

[@whouston33wh]

I remember just getting into Andy Mckee and learning about Don Ross in 2007 when this album came out in early 2008. I gotta say, this collaborative album was one of the best I've ever heard and will be something I'll be making my kids listen to later on. Even though they'll hate it at first (it was Gordon Lightfoot for me), they'll grow up and learn to love it just like I did.

[@IrvSauce]

Don is definitely one of the greatest of all time.

[@momheinan]

Don Ross just keeps getting better and better. Love it. Thanks for sharing, Don.

[@dantean]

A perfect embodiment of mind (he studied composition), body (guitar playing is a physical discipline), and soul (a theologically-incined person). This shit's RARE!

[@benedikt11]

i did it .... finally can play this great stuff ... this song is in a lucky way not as difficult as it seems and also not as difficult as all the other sounds of him ..

[@STICKSnSTRINGS]

I've been sitting here studying this piece for a few days, and I have the fingerings down (up until the bridge), but in doing so, I've concluded fingerings are only about 20% of the battle, and that Don is the master of what I call "critical subtleties". What sounds simple sometimes ain't, and the subtleties are what make this piece come alive.

[@ribbashabba]

wonderful dynamic variation in this piece

[@Faellx91]

I am grateful everyday to have found and heard that!

[@sltleovyed820]

He is an idol to most of them.

[@Miscpers]

Wonderful song Don, it was a pleasure to meet both you and Andy last October at "The Citadel" hopefully you'll drop by again some day.

[@guitar4794]

incredible. most of his videos involve really complicated playing techniques, but this composition is so simple, and yet so beautiful

[@JMHamilton1]

Again, Don Ross I love your music like the other men I have seen play, it's easy to my ears and this is a blessing in itself. Thank you for sharing. John M.H

[@EkoToyKite]

so beautiful.

[@marianig]

Don Ross has to be one of favorite artists. I think he has been the inspiration of many of the recent trends in acoustic guitar. Don, Andy Mckee, Mike Golay and Antoine Dufur have been at the top of my favs for a while now although I think I like what I've heard recently from Brooke Miller which puts the modern accoustic style to an amazing voice as well is rapidly taking first place. Anyhow, time to go buy some more music! Non DRM high quality MP3's BTW - no I'm not affiliated with Candyrat!

[@HenryVIIIofShinra]

you've got such an amazing grasp with music... and completely drug free. You're someone to look up to for young guitar players, for sure

[@GuitarnScythes]

Just bought this album 1 week ago, best 20 bucks I've EVER spent :D

[@Nygle123]

Don, you are just amazing. Beautiful tone and makes my soul soar!

[@DDevin7]

Outstanding job! Love it. Thanks for sharing your talent.

[@chuckshissle]

A legend.

[@12onlyusernameleft34]

His picking is so smooth, I wish I could play like him.

[@mrbigarms]

I dont know anything about the technicalities in guitar playing, But Don Rosss albums are incredibly uplifting.

[@justkeepyourcrapaway]

As splendid as the song is, it's awesome to see non-trashy comments posted about it. Good song and good comments.

[@EduardProels]

wonderful intrumental music !

[@KyleHurd]

That being said I could also listen to Don Ross all day LOL

[@bluewing04]

Wonderfull thanks for posting *****

[@gobyfishmusic]

Hi there! It's a Marc Beneteau guitar. The recording software was Pro Tools LE. I use one of the larger interfaces for recording CDs, but for these KZbin vids we used the M Box and a . -Don Ross

[@dantean]

beautiful...

[@shea1888]

don ross is an awesome guy! super nice

[@wonderbread089]

liking it. Really helped me during my day

[@philxbx]

All this needs is Joni Mitchel singing to it! Beautiful.

[@Insigma83]

Just to get people started, the first few chords are: B, B/A (B again but with an A bass note), Eadd9, Aadd9, Eadd9, repeat x2, A, B, Emaj9. Bear in mind, the chord voicings Don uses in this song are not standard, but the tuning is. Have a play with the chords see what you can find.

[@MrBradleywalsh]

i love the creativity of the names he gives his songs... xD

[@ayharris1987]

gorgeous

[@mehdi4802]

Wow, excellent, I like it !

[@Foley55]

that is awesome!

[@THEREDNECKPEPI64]

sounds great!

[@diesue]

wahnsinnig schön! *speechless*

[@faaarrrh]

That 30 seconds or so starting at 1:52 is bliss

[@2uconner]

Icant fckingbelieve someone can make such fcking incredible songs

[@longliveguitar]

i've been playin going on 5 years...and i love finger picking..i only hope that one day i can write music like this

[@acousticems]

Not my favourite amoung his songs, but mesmerizing as allways!

[@frusciboy]

definitely!

[@HerbertFroehler]

Wonderful! Regards Herbert

[@irishmafia241]

those guitars that all the candy rat people have are incredible. such great tone

[@Joshyi18]

saw you live at gloucester guildhall 19th oct- it was the best night/gig ever with andy of course well don !!!

[@solanaceous08]

the beginning is relative easy to play but everything else... It's a great tune from a great artist . Hats off!

[@basstremor]

this one's quite relaxing.

[@benedikt11]

FINALLY I can play this :D

[@rwoz]

this is truly beautiful,,, gotha learn this,,, without no tabs gaah ;>

[@MrJorgemol]

absolutely

[@Davidbasque15]

Those riffs sound good for me and I totaly think that it's a great source of inspiration for everyone. Don't do what poeples already heard, just create what you want and everything will sound right cause that is real inspiration. Don't play an instrument to be like everyone and play normaly, create and push the limite like Don is doing. Those harmonics are perfect :)

[@MichelArd]

nice race for the top comments oh and brilliant music of Don Ross..

[@MrTaylorN]

Don't forget Michael Hedges, Preston Reed and Billy Mclaughlin who(along with Ross) were doing this far befor Dufiur and Mckee. I love this style!!!

[@kpersson40454]

This guy is so good it's hard to evaluate...

[@tossrosssoss]

this video is a reason for adding a 'loop or repeat' feature to youtube!

[@cruizin22]

he had me there until about the 3 min mark and then my ear got confused. the harmonics in the middle of hos riffs and bridge didn't make sense. Aside from that part. Don is a genius and I look forward to meeting him soon (pending his coming to my town................ ;) )

[@Blazerdsx]

the title made me rofl, but then i got serious as soon as the song started. powerful stuff

[@ginsengaddict]

heck yeah! dude, write a petition..

[@gobyfishmusic]

Standard. Key of E. -DR

[@Thejuster]

WOW :O omg we best, Congrat 5 star :O

[@Rael0505]

Bought tabs off his website. Love this song!

[@musica4676]

Is it easy to play? I just learnt Berkley Springs. Could you compare the difficulties? Thanks.

[@LassieRF]

Yup.

[@3245james]

me too ^^

[@99centstore]

This song reminds me of golf. Not sure why, but it does.

[@alaindesforges]

Wow Don! You've lost a lot of weight! Glad to see it hasn't affected your godlike chops any... Top drawer, as usual!

[@ginsengaddict]

this is in standard tuning?!?! holy crap, i could play this!.... with 3 months of practice and a year of fine-tuning, but still! great song - one of the prettiest he's written, next to klimbim

[@SelKit666]

Nice playing man, keep it going up ;)

[@99centstore]

I want to be a don ross when i grow up.

[@simonpca]

Did you look on the Candyrat's website? You can buy tabs for some of their artist there...

[@peterng20]

What do you consider this music style to be? It sounds so cool and beautiful.

[@deadward708]

sill damn nice

[@99centstore]

i CANNOT hold my guitar like that especially my acoustic i have no idea how he does it

[@jekrunner7]

McKee uses medium gauge strings (.056-.013) Dean Markley Alchemy Gold Bronze. I just got them they're AMAZING!

[@Loken84]

Great place, Salt Spring Island.

[@MarMarflam]

Keep it up! you're almost there! :) you can do it!

[@TMiller814]

What? This better have been satire.

[@gobyfishmusic]

Right! DR

[@XthorgoldX]

It's hell to play though, I've been practicing two weeks and haven't even gotten through the first minute :\

[@artillery666]

guitar god

[@gobyfishmusic]

Never once. Zero. -Don Ross

[@Insigma83]

The chord fingerings: B - X2X440 B/A - X0X442 (hammer and pull offs) Eadd9 - 0241XX Aadd9 - X4220X (its inverted) A - X47650 B(2) - X69870 Emaj9 - 076870 Try to figure out which notes to play.

[@mattdcs15CORK]

@Renji34 I have but one correction, "TAKING guitar to new levels" =D 3 inspirational musicians!

[@ualbanychemist]

i play it standard it sounds fine, its played in pure standard.

[@plgoddard]

hey people! this is in standard tuning! please try playing it, its not as hard as it looks! I thought it would be impossible, but I sat down and within 2 min, i could do the beginning. TRY IT!

[@Insigma83]

This helps you to play the first 23 seconds. The structure: B, B/A, Eadd9, Aadd9, Eadd9 B, B/A, E (you can work out the riff part) B, B/A, Eadd9, Aadd9, Eadd9 A, B(2), Emaj9

[@Tazerz]

Never really thought of it that way. I think you're onto something :P