Don Ross - Thin Air

[@RoofFiddler]

This is my favorite song, period. Like, if I had to be left on a desert island with only one song to listen to for the rest of my life, this would be it...

[@Mliw90]

I don't think there's any greater joy in life than hearing what beautiful sound a guitar can make when given to the right person.

[@ozguitarist1]

Don is not only outrageously talented, he is ALWAYS entertaining!

[@3sgtepwnzr]

i've played for about 10 years, it's a very special gift to be able to hear music in your head and translate into poetic compositions. practice and hard work is a GIVEN.

[@RoofFiddler]

My favorite part about this video is watching Don Ross play this song with such ease and placidity, yet the music itself conveys a tonal intensity that would suggest something else. Man, I just love this song so much.

[@lightfighter132]

That version is probably the greatest song ever. It tops the "Most PLayed" list on my itunes library by a couple hundred. Oh just to be there for that session!! Man that would have been something..!!

[@RoofFiddler]

One of the richest compositions ever written for the guitar. Just, positively spectacular.

[@slink11]

One of the best guitar players the world has ever seen.

[@TIKtok-cu5cf]

Andy McKee and don ross have just created another dimension by their music its soooooooo soothing dear talented musicians

[@rczarnecki]

I didn't expected that Don would put this song on youtube. One of my fav songs, but when I saw this tune on a concert with Jordan O'Connor - it was sooooo stunning. The solo that Don played was amazing. Thanx Don!

[@QuiChiYang2]

This man rite-cheer, was made by God to inspire and bring joy through his incredible creativity and mastery over string instruments. I've listened to all of them by now and this is one of my favorites. Simply outstanding.

[@HerbalNinja024]

Of all the cool songs this man has written this is so up there in the best ones

[@ydna1313]

It's about time he put a video of him playing this song up!! It's my favorite. Enchanting

[@Me24Eric]

Don Ross is one of the most amazing acoustic guitar players that has ever lived. If you have the chance to see him live at some point I suggest you jump all over the opportunity! I remember seeing him play this song with Jordon O'Connor on upright bass in Peterborough, ON when I was attending university there and this song is still my favourite of his. Sometimes, with Don's music, it sounds like there is more than one guitar doing the playing...

[@Me24Eric]

I've been lucky enough to have seen him play twice!

[@Perhapsy]

his sense of rhythm, tone, and ideas are so wonderful.

[@Flyboy711672005]

I could only ever hope to become even a quarter as miraculously skilled and creative as this man... truly astounding chord progressions and technique... I love this piece and I hope i will still listen to this artist a thousand times more...

[@BluesBrother93]

Utterly beautiful and uplifting. Rare talent.

[@solanaceous08]

The solo part is so epic. I think this tune is really a master piece and got his own place in the music history !

[@acousticems]

I serously cant get enough of this song. Been listening to it 5 times a day this whole week!

[@TJoel15]

you're absolutely right there this song and klimbim are my favourites by don ross thin air is my favourite guitar piece to play ever the melodic architecture and beautiful harmonics incorporated in this song are almost hypnotising. ive lost count of how many times ive heard this and i havent grown less fond of it at all. much love Don

[@RnDEntertainment]

This is a beautiful composition by Don. He is an inspiration to all of us guitar players. God Bless. Ray

[@1962RJP]

So many notes, so few fingers, such a beautiful, humble man.

[@addyn25]

did anyone else notice the similarity of one riff in the end to the chorus of 'honestly' by the cary brothers? the way don ross moves his fingers on his right hand completely independently of one another is an art to behold...this song has all of the typical Don Ross signatures...the deep, meaningful, dreamy chord progressions, the almost carelessly transparent storytelling style, the powerful, the way dynamics of each note is precisely, almost coincidentally gluing the entire vibe together...this guy is a genius

[@keithhinchcliffe5629]

Holy fuck man, you should be a music critic. ; )) Very well done; your assessments are quite erudite.

[@jimd9360]

Great to see something nice on YT, and not "You're so gay!" or similar crap. Take a bow yourself. And Adarsh N is right - Don Ross is a genius.

[@BluesBrother93]

Definitely an improv section in this tune, Don says that he plays a certain part of the tune differently each time. Thanks DR, love it.

[@RedEye129]

@DonRossMusic Don, I'd like to congratulate you on your epicly good guitar work. Persevering through the hard times doing what you love to do, playing guitar. You may not have had success instantly but I am glad you do now so I can hear these marvelous pieces of music. My hat goes off to you sir BRAVO!

[@Me24Eric]

I've been fortunate enough to see Don perform twice and I could probably watch him play every day for the rest of my life and still be amazed. You are probably the most unique guitar player I've ever seen! Keep on keeping on, my friend!

[@homebythsea]

thats amazing how complex and smooth this sounds

[@SlanderPandas]

This is by far my favorite composition by this man, and it's not even that hard of a song to play. Just goes to show that emotion is a technique all on it's own.

[@RoofFiddler]

He *is* that good. Of the numerous freakish aspects one could comment on about Don Ross' play, his crispness and tone is probably the one that stands out the most and totally separates him from most other guitarists.

[@jsilence418]

One of the worlds best, should be better known thanks for posting!

[@iamstacka]

thanks again. I'll say it again coz I never get sick of it......this is the best channel on youtube

[@harmonic12th]

Another great tune from Don...What more can be said about this guys playing??? Love it!!

[@GodsDesire]

Oh my god, the harmonics, the whole rythm combined with the melody, really strong feelings...

[@Distortion1990]

Don ross is QUITE amazing. Him, and Andy McKee are able to do what people have not done in years with an accoustic guitar.

[@JeffreySykes]

Seriously, Don, this might be the best piece of guitar work I've ever heard. Wonderful. Speechless. Stunning. Seriously.

[@Taktarsri]

Beautiful song Mr. Ross, some of your more avid listeners may correct me, but this is the most peaceful, yet emotional song I've heard from you yet.

[@EmotionalShredd]

this kind of music has so much emotional depth, those are special harmonies. a lot of bands use those kind of harmionies in rock music too, it's kind of "new age" music. a lot is played in DADGAD tuning

[@VideoGuy07]

one of his best tunes I say. one of the songs I must learn on my list.

[@RoofFiddler]

IMO, this is one of the top 5 greatest acoustic guitar masterpieces of all time.

[@mklarocca]

I will continue to follow Don Ross because I love watching and listening to super talented musicians. Just wish he would go more the Tommy Emanuel route. Do his own stuff... sure. But give me some memorable tunes to latch on to. I am not bashing him... just want a bit more from him. Of course.. .he is awesome.

[@Twiggadee101]

One of the most impressive, creative and beautiful pieces of music i've ever heard. So moving. Brilliant.

[@SilentSonance]

Wow Mr. Ross, this one is so beautiful!

[@hanklemieux123]

Don Ross and Andy McKee are easily 2 of the world's greatest artists and guitar players

[@groovemon]

Now I know why I love acoustic music so much. Very real sound. LOVE IT MAN!!!!!!!

[@raabyau]

wonderfully gifted man that obviously knows his calling.

[@dmwalker24]

My favorite as well. Truly spectacular. Especially the breakdown about 2/3 the way through.

[@Therion202]

This song always puts a smile on my face.

[@terriblecrayon]

I don't understand how 43 people can hate this. What the hell is wrong with people!? This is nothing but pure awesomeness.

[@Bradyvilleboy]

What makes people give a thumbs down to stuff like this? It sounds great to me.

[@GaryR55]

Bradyvilleboy .Bradyvilleboy Igorance? Stupidity?

[@fkafka64]

Just jealous or feeling inadequate. Common human trait.

[@hirschtv6387]

Jealousy isn't always the reason. Maybe they don't like the genre or the camera quality.

[@donmartin5774]

Unbelievable control...the harmonics are amazing.

[@ProAmPiano]

Amazing. Don Ross and Michael Hedges are the most amazing guitar players. I really wish Michael was still around so they could collaborate on something...

[@Crunok]

this is some sick shit right here.....i swear he might be one of the bests. absolutely stunning.

[@BluesBrother93]

I agree, also I think Michael Hedges has proved influential in the playing of the new generation of superb acoustic players.

[@cheetahEAR]

Don Ross doesn't just play guitar, he fully experiences it.

[@draiden889]

what a great energy from this song

[@xxmsp91]

it must feel so good, just to know that you can create beautiful music with your guitar and your own two hands...

[@gyabki]

just say...beautiful. last year i saw his great performance in tokyo. he played this tune for opening.

[@mytenminutesofcrazy]

DADEAE. All of his tunings are listed on his website that's linked in the description. Also: Don, this song (except for Klimbim) is probably my favorite of yours. It's wonderful to listen to.

[@hotpocketjammin]

you know how they say there are only so many combinations of notes you can write before repeating, well i don't think anyone has ever played this combination of notes ever in the history of the musical world.

[@gorkath]

@DonRossMusic Wow man, that is truly beautiful and deeply moving! Thanks for sharing it with us.

[@undryoasis]

One of his best songs! Bought the tab and had fun learning it.

[@gnep89]

Another incredible guitar player by Candyrat... I'm not surprised at all :)

[@almostvirtuoso]

oh how this breaks me down to tears every time i listen to this in the morning..tears of joy though :)

[@darrenmichaels]

That's so beautiful. Thanks for giving us that!

[@thezappi]

I love this song, expecialy the live version on 'live in your head'. Ithink he's one of the greatest living songwriting guitar players on our planet.

[@Cesare92]

Simply fantastic.So much feeling in his playing, what a great artist :)

[@MihaZ]

He's even better Live, it's simply amazing.

[@DonRossMusic]

Just thought I'd chime in and say that what I do is perform almost 100% original music. No too interested in being a jukebox. Like Tommy? Good on you. Go listen to Tommy. I listen to artists I enjoy and tend to leave the ones I don't like alone and don't bother dissing them. Peace, D

[@joshash5944]

And you do it well. Over the years I've always enjoyed listening to you as a composer - as much, if not more, than as a guitarist.

[@Tasteless_87]

14 years late, but you’re awesome Don. You’ve always been a huge inspiration to me!

[@DonRossMusic]

@@Tasteless_87 Thank you!

[@nisophi]

beautiful. amazing. never stop. youre music is inspirational!

[@TheYooperChick]

Thank you for restoring sanity in my day!

[@mrRhwalden]

@DonRossMusic I think what I like best about your music, is the feeling you put into each piece and the fact you enjoy playing really comes thru. I like Tommy but I find myself listening and really liking your music way more and I believe it's because you play what you want, the way you want. Sure you could play "Classical Gas" but why?

[@MetalAddict247]

I'm feelin these songs, I'm hungover and Don Ross is curing me man. Love the improv ;) Good on u don, u look great and your feelin your songs. All the best for the future Joe(NZ)A looooong way away in New Zealand but I tell u there are a lot of fans this way

[@Ca2roline]

i love this. I like the gentler songs that Don Ross does.

[@ryan9599]

man i love your playing great style lots of soul big insperation

[@raabyau]

A moment in time. A beautiful one at that..

[@fusionz06]

Always loved this song!

[@CloseStudios]

I fell In love with this music! FREAKING AWESOME!

[@EricHolderReedAmps]

I am in awe, you are amazing!

[@Loonaticx]

i admit to starting off my candyrat addiction with andy mckee, then to antoine, to nicholas barron, and now mr. ross. that darn andy is a gateway musician, but all of candyrat is impossible to kic, so i'll stay addicted! keep it up don, we love and respect ya brother

[@OpressionOffical]

People should stop saying how they will never become as good as Don, it would and will be hard but if you put your mind to it, it will happen (:

[@rabidsquirrelOG]

Amazing stuff, Don. Just stumbled on to you guys (Candyrat gang) and am truly blown away. Keep up the beautiful work.

[@famicoX2]

that was superb!

[@sethwmax]

beautiful piece in every way man!

[@zeldasbiggestfan]

Those harmonics while strumming got me to give a nice "Damn!" Good one Mr. Ross.

[@AReminderToHydrate]

i realised that the candyrat people are the only musicians that i would be willing to BUY their albums! amazing song!!

[@ollozbollozmcfeast]

the harmonics in the "DADGAD" tuning, sounds so beautiful, and when you play in that tuning, it never sounds bad.

[@Rael0505]

Tuning is actually DADEAE :) all tunings listed on his website

[@bottledspace]

OH MY GOD IM SO GLAD YOU POSTED THIS SONG. I've been waiting forever!

[@SmotherM3]

Absolutely Pheonomenal.

[@CanadianSnowball]

Don Ross and Andy Mckee are clearly the greatest acoustic guitarists of all time.

[@erikg007]

Great record, not just a regular musician Vote now, Don Ross for president! ;-)

[@cubygl]

This song is amazing and nothing can be compared with this(instrumental). This man in my opinion is absolutly fantastic and he has got talent to play fingers. He should join to "... Got talent" or anything like that. Greetings from Poland.

[@jcusss]

I have not finished listening to this song, and I am already buying his cd

[@dakmrg91]

I love his use of harmonics!

[@QuiChiYang2]

Thanks Wholksdaskppy, I did nothing to this "keep Jesus and God out of everthing dude", I am only expressing my opinion, my excitement, and my respect for a man who makes and plays the best, I have ever witnessed in my life. Don is the creme d' la creme with acoustic guitar.

[@AlexJ4d]

Agreed. Jordan O'Connor's solo is brilliant. The "Huron Street" version is my favorite, though.

[@lovsonronglo9595]

my heart feel humble when I hear your melody thin air

[@MysterAli]

some of the details of the song do not appear in this video, the mp3 version has clearer shifts... I just love this piece....i think its the best work from Huron Street.

[@silverjunky999]

wow , Don your one of the great ones

[@tarof923]

This is my favourite song! Great!

[@Osomatic]

Beautiful.