Ewan Dobson - Level 40 - Solo Guitar

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[@IsacSalehGuitar]

Holy **! His amount of stamina / endurance to play so flawlessly for such a long duration blows me away.. all different techniques he uses: palm mute, slides, hammer-on's, percussion, natural harmonics, and lots and lots of 1/16 notes, many barre chords, not to mention on steel strings, all this while maintaining an even tempo!

[@Daniel-wz9sd]

***** Check out Ocean by John Butler. It's a 12 minute long song and he uses many, many different tempos/techniques the entirety of the song. Considering you like this, I can imagine you'd like this one :)

[@danmantra]

+Isac Saleh Super well educated reaction to this insane talent. His physical ability along with his skill and knowledge are summed up perfectly in your well worded observations. Thank you

[@zan1971]

Thanks for saying how many techniques were used. This guy is seriously talented.

[@fanoflegophil3468]

you obviously have not seen estas tonne play then..but i think ewan is much better in regards to his variety of music.

[@mrchoon2010]

Blah blah blah. Look at me. I know lots of guitar jargon, haha

[@limezformuffin]

I love songs like this where they basically take you on a journey while you're listening, it is even more amazing when that experience is produced on a single instrument.

[@adolpholiverbush2]

Frightening skill here. Those of you who do not play may not grasp how complex his playing is. He's a monster.

[@xXDarkDubstepXx]

A lamp, but still a monster.

[@zerodefector3918]

no... most anyone can understand how great his music is, and that the complexity level is if I were to grade it... a high 6

[@adolpholiverbush2]

"those of you who do not play MAY not grasp how complex...." is what I wrote. My experience is that non-musicians do not understand the technical difficulty involved. As for how "great" his music is, YES, most anyone can understand that. As for your grading it a 6, that's your take on it. I'd put it higher, and I studied classical in college with 30 years of playing under my belt, so I know my way around a difficult piece. Some of Ewan's other pieces are even more technically challenging.

[@MsTapenade]

I think this guy is kinda skillfull and stuff, but this piece is so super easy to concieve. I think technique means nothin when the music is silly.

[@adolpholiverbush2]

Tommaso Motteran Silly? To quote the Dude, "That's like, your opinion, man." I think he is brilliant, and a huge gust of fresh air.

[@one_lunaa1568]

This was locked deep inside my brain. I remembered it just now and searched up “guitar ninja” So nostalgic 🥲

[@sealofapproval3163]

Hahah just did the same and here I am

[@TheEchoSage]

I somehow managed to remember the name of the studio and ended up back here after 5 years, I tried getting on Ewan and Andy McKees level at that time but burnt out

[@one_lunaa1568]

@@TheEchoSage I don’t play guitar but I know his skill is just outta this world 🤯

[@freedustin]

his time 2 video is still the #1 result from searching "Lamp plays guitar."

[@tyno_skt]

For me it was Raiden plays Guitar

[@matts.5530]

Saw this guy on KZbin years ago, didnt remember his name. So I searched "fingerstyle guitar rice hat" and he was the first result. Nice

[@klamxia]

I searched Trance Guitar lol remember them acid days.. Not for kids whoosh

[@ecudava]

CASH AND MONEY Ewan you have money now ??? howw tell me ???? 2012 to 2020 ???

[@zakariabroud3125]

I searched playing guitar solo with chinese hat

[@a.glesson1680]

😂😂

[@nguyenvanlinh1320]

@@zakariabroud3125 it's not a chinese hat, it's a vietnam hat :v

[@eduardcarstea2385]

Ewan Dobson, one of the greatest guitarists in the world. If not the greatest. Original style, amazing music, godlike talent. Bought a guitar only after hearing you playing.

[@ronnieperez7650]

It blows my mind that there are any haters commenting on this... I would think that haters would be forced to pause for a second and appreciate at least this... but as usual, haters must hate.

[@Hipocondriax]

***** I Agree!

[@heavydaays]

its jealousy my friend.

[@elyarahmad1046]

haters always pretend they are not hating

[@mildanimal5967]

Only the hatters hate. Sombrerists every one.

[@Sixkiller77]

I dont see a lot o haters buy rather some tongue in cheek sarcasm

[@XCPainter]

This is such a brilliant song, masterfully played. Awesome, Ewan.

[@TravelingTailWags]

Эван, ты суперский гитарист, почет тебе и уважение...ты пример для многих) добра тебе!)

[@jorabek4260]

Согласен

[@brinkme4196]

его имя - Юэн, он сам так говорил

[@etovamneeto]

@@brinkme4196 Не суть важно, это лишь произношение на английском.

[@kamrannashenash7218]

I'm crazy about your music and wont be tired to hear it again and again. Love it. Thank you Ewan for creating amazing music. Happy to learn you are a Canuck!

[@rhcpnico9756]

Please give this guy an award !

[@sicaarib5782]

Youre helping me get through the loss of my father. Thank you. Merry christmas.

[@CarlosPardon]

Best thing I have ever randomly come across.

[@jackeebell6617]

The way you make the muscles in your forearm dance with such an awesome piece is like an art!! I was mesmerized by the fluidity and synchronicity.

[@matthewwright2924]

I watch this all the time but seeing that people took the time to hit the thumbs down button is unbelievable...this song hasn't gotten old or repetitive in the slightest ANYWAY THE PICKLE MASTER IS THE MOST UNIQUE ACOUSTIC GUITAR PLAYER I'VE EVER HEARD thanks for the video's

[@chrisblack4525]

Ewan Dobson is not a guitar player. He is the very definition of a "Savant." He is SO inside his instrument, that he is an inspiration to any others that hear him. I'm leaving this comment in 2023, he has done so much since this was uploaded. I can't wait to see what he is still doing in another 5 years from now.

[@streetmeet1061]

Im going to watch him in 2 weeks. Probably hang for a bit after lol

[@liamandmyfamily7649]

You are a jewel musician. Thank you.

[@SomeDudeOnline]

I can't believe how creative some people are. Like, I could try for half of my life to produce one truly amazing song such as this and that would be a great achievement for me. Where as people like Ewan Dobson and many others just pump out this amazing material like it's nothing. Obviously I know they put a lot of effort in but Ewan is a prime example of how someone can produce this stuff constantly and consistently. And that by itself is mind boggling to me, once I factor in the skill required to play these songs, my head starts to burst at the seems.

[@adolpholiverbush2]

Me too, man. He's amazing. I can play, some might make the mistake of saying I play well. Then I think to myself....there's Ewan, Chet Atkins, Segovia, Shawn Lane, Tommy Emmanuel and many MANY other "Oh shit" guitarists.

[@SomeDudeOnline]

***** False, you cannot flap your wings and fly like a bird no matter your mindset or how passionate you are. Likewise not everyone can be as creative as Ewan Dobson. There have been dozens of occasions when I convinced myself that I could sit down and write a great song, spent hours and got nothing. There are other scenarios that play out as well. I'm currently in the process of writing a song that has an intro that I love, and it's been two months since I started this song and I've made no progress in the past month despite the hours I've put in trying to come up with something. You could make the argument that anyone who isn't disabled can play as well as someone like Ewan Dobson with motivation and determination and I can't argue against that. But you can't argue that anyone can be as creative as Ewan Dobson.

[@SomeDudeOnline]

***** You said it yourself, some are more creative than others. You also said, "in my experience". Well my experience is not your experience. And for the first 5 years or so I had the positive mindset. So that isn't the issue. Also the way you quoted the time I've spent trying to write implies I haven't spent that time. I have, arguing against me on that is trivial because you don't and can't know.

[@SomeDudeOnline]

EDIT: It seems I didn't state how much time I've put into trying to write. I thought I had said something along the lines of "I've spent several hours a day for a period of months to attempt to produce one song and have gotten no-where. And in some cases an entire song flows out in just an hour." I haven't simply tried to write a song in a few hours over the course of several months. I've been playing for 12 years and have collectively spent a lot of time in those twelve years trying to create music. I think to date, I've written 3 acoustic/classical songs and 4 electric songs. Only two of the acoustic/classical songs and 2 of the electric songs am I very satisfied with. With the above being said, I misunderstand nothing. And when I said hours and months I was referring to attempts on individual songs rather than my entire experience. And to be clear, hours in a single day is not comparable to a grain of sand on a beach. I'm sorry you're wrong in this case, but you are. I've been playing consistently for 12 years as stated above, I think I'm more aware of my own capabilities than you. This is the important part: The reason your experience and observation shows that use of the 'creative muscle' enhances it and allows you to master it is because you reject input such as mine that disagrees with your previous experience and observations. If you're truly judging everyone's abilities based on your experience AND observation then you would take my experience as one of your observations into account and know that not everyone has the ability. There are outliers in all facets of life, and in this case I am one of those outliers.

[@Zetunez]

What we all don't see is the numerous years people like him have dedicated to get to a sufficient level, allowing them to realise their dreams.

[@Nikiator]

Listenes for so many years this still gives me goosebumps! Would give it a like every single time I'm listening

[@burning_lemons4514]

This guy is like one of the only guitarists that I respect. He doesn't play kushy, cliche, "i play guitar. look at me" music. He wears a sick hat, and plays awesome music. Keep up the amazing work

[@jakeellins2903]

I had a list of my favourite masters You sir are now apart of that collection Sometimes playing the guitar seems dull some days I can’t find the power in my veins to make magic but you seem to sprout rainbows through your fingers when you play Thank you for this masterpiece

[@tacticaljackson]

Your tab book should be called “Ewan Dobson: Official Strategy Guide.”

[@stringwhore]

Tactical Jackson roflmaow/osmsauce

[@Plowguitarist]

Bravo !!! Bravo !! Beautiful !!! Smokin !!! Incredible!!! Proof it’s not just about practice, but what you practice. Every technique in the book here. All the thumbs down must not have any soul. Or they’re deaf. Amazing piece !

[@jessicabremer9735]

Precision, its what I thinks of whenever I hear Ewan play . Perfect and on point.

[@luciano.craveiro]

11 anos depois... continuo a adorar este vídeo 😊😊😊

[@rkid2605]

Omfg what a journey. Each time I hear a different theme. This guy can not be normal human

[@tillbrainman6049]

4:12 to 4:30 is my favorite riff. i think you could develop just that part into a whole new song.

[@VArsovski10]

There is a song like that, it's called Gotye - Somebody I used to know :D

[@saucybaka4439]

deffinately one of my favourite guitarists to watch/listen to

[@yellowbellylover]

That's the most talented lamp shade in history. Rock on.

[@defianceofminds1]

it's like everyone of his fingers have a mind of there own lol absolutely blew my mind great job pal :)

[@JohnTLundyJr08]

The hat he is wearing looks like a lamp shade. However, it is worn because it captures the music and channels harmonic frequencies directly into his skull to better help keep track of every pick action and finger movement over the frets. This is needed as result of his lightning fast talent to play at such speed. The wrist band is a specially made containment device to help keep his wrist from exploding as his fingers pick away on the strings under great tension and force in order to produce excellent sound at great picking speed. All this to produce good music that everybody likes and enjoys. To Ewan Dobson; Thank you for playing timeless music. I just spent an hour listening to a good number of your music videos.

[@sonicmayhym]

his poly rythmic technique and skill is commendable as it is not easy to play and his note clarity and clarity of the different rhythms was quite amazing...his dedication shines like a beacon and nice hat bro!!!

[@DM-ws3ei]

Jesus…that guitar playing…just amazing

[@keithjordan5688]

I’m back in 2023 amazing skills senior Dobson.

[@hatthomas555]

I was just telling my wife about this guy. Such amazing guitar skill and songwriting ability. I'm totally jealous. Already hunting for his tracks on iTunes. Simply incredible.

[@smokeyfrog210]

It's 2021 and I still love lamp dobson. Still one of the best out there today.

[@jrx8598]

This is perfect for a 8-bit or 16-bit video game sound track!

[@1HeartCell]

This comment is underrated.

[@montieburns007]

Dude. This is amazing. I tried to play the same song. And I ended up just cutting my fingers off. Thanks. Now it's hard to type this!

[@wanikentang4684]

what song is this? sounds like a video game song, old retro action game, or maybe not though.

[@mishali9358]

i would guess that ewan dobson wrote it himself

[@ShyanTheLegend]

what tuning is this in?

[@brigadooneagle]

he gets some of his inspiration from old games like mega man and such

[@user-lj2cb2pj8j]

Lol

[@19mychaellee71]

You are a pioneer, Ewan. The fact that I only just heard about you is all on me. Brilliant work.

[@matthewmeadows7356]

watched this 11 years ago and still watching today baby! love it brother

[@sl06bhytmar]

KZbin recommendations: Traditional music... I see that you have reached a new level.

[@ChimericWings]

Raiden has just become my favorite acoustic guitarist.

[@obeyduarte6868]

Leo M Recomendation: Listen to Andy McKee

[@dycodem]

Ewan you're truly god of thunder! I'm listening it over and over. I can't wait lvl over 9000..

[@Aadinaadam]

Such superb control on speed and intensity. Ewan San, you are perhaps one of the most gifted pair of hands on a guitar I have witnessed. *back to the fretboard for me*

[@NickRoman]

Anything with Ewan wearing a lamp shade must be good.

[@TheHagen83]

Yes, lamp shade and army shirt ;P

[@TheHagen83]

Pink army shirt

[@ManuelMerzinger]

This isn't even his final form o.O

[@RetroPerspective]

+Manuel Merzinger (manimerz) This is the best comment on this video. I want to see him do Level 99.

[@ManuelMerzinger]

vagrantlibertine well he'll not be in Form until his level is OVER 9000 :3

[@Deuce556]

I bet he can over level 9000! no?

[@maximmelnik9051]

This is awesome!!

[@jasonpascoe8683]

Time to look on Amazon for one of those hats

[@vaevictis2640]

I am speechless, can't stop listening to this masterpiece, thank you from the bottom of my heart :)

[@krysztaowyksiaze7078]

This lamp is very good plaing on the guitar ;b

[@krysztaowyksiaze7078]

***** serios? sorry, i don't knew :c

[@gonzo_n_thetots9405]

+Jeremi Zubrzycki Up you go.

[@karl-johanspiik9445]

Wilhelm saks

[@blakfloyd]

No need to throw shade :P

[@TheModernHermeticist]

I love lamp

[@mitchmitcho1327]

In german we say: Das ist der absolute Hammer!!! Greetings from Magdeburg / East Germany.

[@TheHagen83]

Ja, hammer. Die besten Songs sind die mit Lampenschirm und Armyshirt ;P

[@BLACKxZ3RO]

Or The absolute wahnsinn

[@latemRevE4]

If anyone dosen't know this guy. He was a tripper. He wrote a song that touch the heart and thrilling. I love this new masterpiece also. Keep it up. Evan Dobson

[@Maleklum]

I don't know why but the clarity of sound of this video is astounding

[@Zk8er35]

3:55 That use of natural harmonics is incredible.

[@LuisArturoJacobo]

After every Ewan song, I feel like i have had to paid for that video-show lol he is amazing

[@AscendingBliss]

1:14 - 1:24 So so so so so so so so so gooood. It's what keeps me coming back to this video over and over again.

[@AndroidAssassino66]

4:11 - 4:30 too

[@digger3594]

By the time I've finished learning the tabs I just bought I think the views will go from 6.1 to 10 million,it's hard, very well played ewan

[@qpratan]

Excellent is all I can say to this ninja.

[@Opethfullcovers]

Jon Gomm - Passionflower - Level 60

[@l.mu.433]

Man, you're the Saint! Watching your videos for 8 years, always the outstanding recognizable perfect quality stuff presented. You're making this world a better place!! GodblessyouMate! And all kinds of Happiness I wish to you and your family!!!

[@alexandraanghene5612]

I love all your songs , Mortal Kombat one is my favourite to play everytime I wake up first thing in the morning ..Keep on doing what you do you're a pro.

[@AJBatac]

Hold my beer.

[@edwardmedina1236]

LOL

[@ElQualy]

Edward Medina Medina Power

[@Vodopii]

Hold me. My beer can do this! :v

[@FreiTrottelProduktio]

Tạ Anh Dũng Beer me. My Hold can do this

[@Merlin0fCamelot]

Do me. My beer can hold this.

[@fillphat]

great tune well played... ;)

[@mohdwarid6101]

No guitarist will leave it incomplete , i watched it again n again.

[@truegaming1971]

I want to listen to him play forever he inspires me to keep trying thank you

[@Talagan]

He's the final boss.

[@MarikxonManurung]

Raiden with his guitar...👍

[@RonaldiTumanggor]

Salam kenal lae, mohon bantuannya untuk ilmu IM nya lebih dalam Marikxon Manurung

[@MarikxonManurung]

Salam kenal lae Ronaldi Tumanggor​... IM itu maksudnya apa lae?

[@RonaldiTumanggor]

Maksudnya internet marketing lae..

[@nunyabidnez7288]

I am very impressed with the original feel of this, its 8bit Video game / oriental. Beautiful and impressive. I bow to you.

[@klaaskabini5407]

Ewan is a legend. his style is unique

[@TechnicTekkit]

Wow that lamp is an amazing guitar player!

[@fray_117]

why is this comment copied on all his videos?

[@Slad3r]

FRAY Because originality died when the internet was invented.

[@fray_117]

Joey Devine so true ;(

[@yahyagannour8486]

KeenanPlays That sounds very original

[@ColdFormedSteel3D]

"How can a lamp be this powerful?" "im...impossible...."

[@ungabunga9135]

i wish i could like Ewans videos 1000 times each

[@ouchairmehdi8177]

The only man who can give two thumbs up with one hand. Super thumb there mate.

[@user-ge5ft5yu8i]

Norodom, salute to all. music so to speak mellifluous, beautiful design, execution on vystote. I am writing this successfully through Google translator, I hope did not turn out bad. I myself kz and voskhishayus performances on guitar Americans. generally well done.

[@NeonKnightXD]

Pretty good for Google translator :D

[@sumitdas9428]

2024 any one??

[@leonathan7067]

🙋

[@garetjaxusmc]

Loving this still, in 2024

[@privateprivate9287]

i listen these songs for years

[@ritanguyen2888]

I'm totally suprised to see him in traditional Vietnam hat on his head!

[@trunghaisan8729]

+Rita Nguyen traditional VN hat...... how about "áo dài" VN ? he like to try it? hichichic

[@ritanguyen2888]

he will look so handsome, surely

[@TheFallingSkie]

Finally KZbin AI recommends something good

[@tetemusica9904]

who in the hey put a thumbs down on this video??? They better be better than Ewan, or at least the best music critic the world has ever seen. I am a musician. I play guitar, I sing, I rap, and I am very impressed with Ewan...Since I will play guitar my whole life, in a few years I will start the finger picking journey to become almost as good as Ewan. #humble #guitarist #impressed

[@tenacious645]

Candyrat doesn't get enough recognition. You won't find a tech-y-er group than what Candyrat has gathered. Amazing. I get that it's niche and more on the esoteric side of guitar playing but still, credit where credit is due.

[@SanelvellaS]

Play the video in 1.2 speed. You're welcome.

[@mrgodBG]

Sanel Vella Thank You! XD

[@gonzalodelatorre1730]

Sanel Vella how

[@mrgodBG]

Gonzalo De la torre press settings (where you chose video quality) and you can chose video speed there

[@abdelhaditalbi2049]

Sanel Vella genius =)

[@Hellscrap3r]

Sanel Vella Woah, it looks like it's going 60FPS! o.O

[@MatchenTheCrimsonGamer]

#fanforlife This is just too good

[@joshstover1715]

i miss this man.. i love ur birds. im a reptile/vulture guy myself. love how u feed ur birds. i just really really really like this type of music. i found u by this song randomly when i was in highschool im 32. even talked to u twice on fb. i like ur iscolation but damn man.. this type of music

[@ghost27617]

wtg allways awesome to hear you play that guitar

[@T25de]

looking forward to level over9000

[@Sicgent]

damn this is level 40? I wonder what lvl 100 sounds like?

[@CaioDrago]

+pierre powell (callmepierre123) The level cap is 50 mate ^^

[@stevieserenity]

+Caio Drago You mean the level cap is 40.

[@Nathey15]

Probably over 9000 :|

[@TheHagen83]

Sounds like final boss music.

[@drpriest04]

level 100 ? try tommy emmanuel - classical gas

[@RonisonSouza]

I've been hypnotized for 6:21 minutes.

[@HarryVsingersongwriter]

keep coming back here. Beautiful and reading some of the comments here I'd like to quote the best comment I read here years ago: "That lampshade plays some mean music." Let that be said!

[@drags3840]

I need a lamp shade in my house that does this....

[@ryanThornhill1]

seen this guy play live

[@richardv.582]

This guy is an alien!! Just an incredible talent.

[@josedanielruiz5800]

Increíble, parece imposible que alguien pueda tocar tan rápido Y PROLIJO a la vez. Dios lo ayude a conservar su talento. Buenísimoooo!!!!

[@onurt.6102]

GOD TIER MUSICIAN

[@danielsawford104]

Time2 is another great piece

[@user-wc5jy7yl9e]

Слушать ритм меложии не только прияно,но и интересно!!!

[@VikashKumar-kn2nj]

no words to say !! just amazing .....

[@shawngraham3598]

the fact that your playing this on wound strings,instead of a classical guitar is very impressive!

[@victorperez2939]

2023 anyone???

[@nagempire2918]

me

[@marianayordanova4007]

17 diciembre 2023❤

[@ngoctrung6275]

2024 😂

[@user-yz4yx5hi6k]

Two thousands and twenty six and a halves of a yearly year

[@sylvaindelluc9528]

2024 bro 🎉 i just came back to this stuff i was use to hear maaaaaany years ago haha

[@jellyphish2112]

I am new to Ewan's music and it's just frighteningly excellent, but...can someone tell me, what's up with the hat?

[@anipartom]

Who the hell is Ewan? This is the damn Raiden!!

[@415mysterio]

DONT JUDGE THE TALENTED LAMP

[@snowman374th]

What's up with your haircut. The same as his hat. His choice. lol. Just saying. You're not listening to the hat play.. haha.

[@jellyphish2112]

I wonder if the hat perhaps bestows a power, a Raiden power...I don't have proof as yet, but I will...oh, I will. Lol...

[@renatomirkovic4292]

Jelly Phish I remember a 2D game on commodore 64 where chinese assasin was wearing a same hat, and music was very similar to this, i presume thats where the hat is from :)

[@rsxse240]

This man must write the music score for all the best adventure videogames. Absolutely incredible talent!

[@NicoBertix]

What a masterpiece!Thanks for composing and sharing it!