Frank Vignola Shreds Beethoven's 5th

[@FrankVignolaGuitar]

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[@johnnyd63]

I went to music school with Frank in 1981...Even as a 15 year old kid, he played like this.I learned a lot from him...Namely, always improve and learn music correctly. Trust me, Frank is a MASTER of music.

[@rsclosson]

I just love Mr. Vignola's sardonic smile each time they go into the choreography.

[@Spencerianism]

That smile on Franks face when they start swinging those guitars and the return laugh from the audience is absolutely priceless.

[@Grover2112]

Frank and Vinny never fail to impress. The technique is off the charts, and it's FUN! Great job, guys,

[@Mattsalvitti]

Rearranging someones music I believe demonstrates versatility on their instrument, and complete and total understanding of how the music was written.

[@its-a-bountiful-life]

Frank's stupid grin is what makes those little comedic interludes! Love it!

[@DavisStillson]

So nice to see you having fun with Beethoven!! Awesome playing and ensemble as well. Amazing!!! Bravo!!!!!!

[@ChristopherDowning]

My favourite piece of guitar music on KZbin this past year. (Must get round to learning this piece - ooer!) Love the whole arrangement, and especially the funny Hank Marvin bits. Beutifully played by all three and some technical wizardary as well. A great piece of entertainment on three guitars - a lesson to everyone who plays out.

[@hayfield43]

I always dread listening to Beethoven's 5th on the guitar, but this has to be one of the best out there. Just brilliant!

[@katyazabelicky7576]

My music history teacher showed us this last night ! Love IT !

[@adrianscally]

You just have to love Frank's stage presence and his whole attitude to music. True cool.

[@selmer238]

Que dire d'otre que bravo,bravo et encore bravo. Merci pour ce super moment.

[@bluzprof]

Thank you boys--you have made me smile great big!

[@gauri44]

Saw Frank and the other guitarist (did not get his name) the other night in NZ. Both awsome and Tommy also. The concert reach its best when all three palyed at the end. Top Class!

[@johnbethell1952]

That was bloody fantastic Frank

[@JoshMaxPower]

I was lucky enough to get two lessons from Mr. Vignola a little over 10 years ago and it changed my playing forever. For one thing, an exchange: "What's that?" he said when I opened my guitar case. "It's a capo." "I don't want to see that again. Learn to play in every key!" And he was right! God bless you, Frank! Hope you and your family are well.

[@joepalooka2145]

Actually Frank is wrong. While he is entirely 100% correct that every guitarist should learn the full neck in every key------ the use of a capo has far more uses than just for playing chords. It changes the register and can give you really beautiful new harmonies as you go up the neck. There's many great songs that have been written with capos higher up the neck, because it makes the chords so much brighter and really excellent for singing. Sorry Frank.

[@rekjazz62]

If Mozart or Beethoven were alive to hear jazz, they would flip out! This was amazing!

[@DirtyHippyStudio]

they would be quite overwhelmed im sure

[@margish48]

I watch this several times a week. It is absolutely incredible mastery of the guitar, a tour de force, utterly brilliant, stupendous ... I'm out of words ...

[@minifuzz5]

Beautiful,hilarious and musical!!

[@Ludwig_Cox]

That was amazing, Frank Vignola is a genius!!!!

[@ceeque45]

its so good I can`t quite get my head around it!! Unreal.....

[@MrPoupard]

At first I didn't know whether to laugh or cry ….. fantastic! First time I've ever hear improv on either melody also which I esp enjoyed …. and a nice backward nod to the Shads thrown in!

[@MrZiontz]

Beautiful, great arrangement,beautiful satire of guitarists showing off, while showing off.Musically top notch.A real treat to my ears.

[@trandrews7494]

this is wonderful, and who can say if Beethoven himself wouldn't have been flattered? i also hope that it inspires some to go back (or for the first time maybe?) and listen to a good version of Beethoven's Fifth symphony and any others. there is a reason why Beethoven is still big 200 years after changing the world with his music. Beethoven speaks to all of us across time, distance, language, age, .... he simply wrote some of the most perfect and beautiful music that will ever exist. imho.

[@spenzerwright5693]

well said sir

[@stevesummers5775]

Only Frank and the boys could make this tune swing!

[@seventhsonmedia]

WOW. All I can say. Hats off to you and, Mr. Vignola, and your pals.

[@RemzofFrance]

I wish I had Mr Ranniolo's left hand. His accuracy and dexterity are amazing!

[@viehmeyerjazz]

beethoven to mozart!gotta love these guys!

[@charlie60]

Gracias bella musica

[@planetshake]

Fantastic, really funny arrangement, Love it !!

[@PJW1269]

They opened for Tommy in San Fran this past Feb. You wanna talk about a great show! B^)

[@LRS905]

Damn, every time I watch Vignola, I am hardly pressed to sell my guitars, lol...Frank is simply NOT human.

[@angebo4997]

yesterday he played at vicenza at the vicenza guitar festival and he was fantastic!

[@rekjazz62]

The Beethoven part was great, but the Mozart finish was incredible! My favorite Mozart symphony! Nice job Frank. (why do so many people fight on KZbin? Get a room people - or a boxing ring! )

[@davidjones500]

3:30 He's like "Yeah, I'm serious now..."

[@martin-valeriegrosso2760]

Beethoven would possibly MARVEL at this awesome, creative, and flawless interpretation of the 5th! Italian American talent!

[@hawaiiandobroblues]

Wonderful! Incredible musicianship. Vinny Raniolo is also a force to reckoned with.

[@brunosamuel3816]

you are the best Frankyyyyyyy good luck for your all productions

[@JaredValenzuelaJV]

Honestly, I came here to judge because my overbearing skepticism made me click this link in disbelief someone would actually try to "shred" the fifth. After watching this video, my mind has been completely changed. There is nothing like having your expectations blown out of the water and to stumble upon great music. This is an extraordinary piece.

[@RoyHorbison]

Frank is great!

[@dojmike]

If you really want to hear a guitarist shred a classical tune, watch Tina S as she shreds Beethoven's Moonlight Sonata 3rd Movement. kzbin.info/www/bejne/pWfVc35md9Z_aNk

[@angelavitaliano5200]

Bravi musicisti . Bella l'improvvisazione e le scale a doppie note.

[@famw]

Frank, you are the best!!!!!

[@chumleyshaver7942]

I don't recall I've ever clapped in front of my computer before after watching a video

[@drfleau]

I think this piece completely turns the 5th inside out. Beethoven would love it !

[@thomasranieri7725]

Enjoy the heck out of this!!!great playing!!

[@MrJphartman]

Their dance is cute.

[@martinaxman2033]

Great stuff Frank!! Thank you for sharing this!

[@EADGBE5]

Category 5 tornado of arpeggios! - Ludvig Von B might be spinning in his grave but in this case I’m sure it’s with delight

[@idecantwellbarnes6707]

Unreal. Fabulous. Thank you guys.

[@gangelone999]

class act!

[@Vinicius777]

that's what you get when you enjoy what you do! what a great performance and dynamics ...

[@Fr3derick]

Super awesome Grandma Mary

[@appetitefordynamite]

Yeah Franks the Shiznit. He schooled on Tommy with his groove and sillyness. I love it when Tommy and Frank play together. They seem to really have a good time together. Warms the soul.

[@ernestinehronas872]

AMEN & AMEN!!!!!!!!!!

[@patrickburden5416]

this was awesome! I was grinning and laughing and bouncing like an idiot all the way through

[@janselten7386]

Fantastabuloustic!

[@6xNylon]

I like how they are making fun of the classical works, still without any trace of parody, with full respect to the original compositions. And the performance is perfect also!

[@easter_sunday]

I was supposed to see Frank many years ago. It was on a day that was over a 110 degrees. I was t boned in a car wreck and my girlfriend had to go to the hospital. I never made that show. I hope to get to another show someday. I just hope it’s in the spring or fall!!

[@HighCrystal]

Have to agree with you here, after all the guy had to practically mirror Frank at one stage-no mean feat in itself. Truly awe inspiring.

[@jonretep72]

Never heard of him a week ago and now I'm a fan. He just played here (Ottawa) at some little place for like 50 people. He should be selling out major venues. He like people you hear about they are amazing musicians playing on the street for nickels and dimes and then go play a major concert hall. Amazing video!

[@thummy09]

THAT,,,, is what good music sounds AND looks like.

[@leonardoagustinarvizurodri3751]

EXCELENTE!!!

[@nicco47]

Lovely,very talented....nice Italian boys...grazie!!!

[@MyGuitarPal]

What a great idea and arrangement!

[@steffguitars]

Lovely! 3 Great Musicians, what a funny Performance!!! Best! :-)

[@mulgerbill]

My soul has just been filled with awesome!

[@ToomaMac]

Good fun, and great playing. Thank you. :)

[@kengallagher5839]

Heard the studio version on WBGO this afternoon. Live version has the bonus Mozart movement at the end.

[@ddevice4914]

That was so technical and sooo much fun!

[@bigfootskitty]

that was the HIT SINGLE version. They Sped it up to meet time constraints and Allow time for Commercial interruptions from the Sponsors.

[@gerrycappuccio4186]

great version ! Bravo ! Beethoven would have loved it I'm sure !

[@tuxguys]

What are, to me, the two best first movements in the symphonic literature (Beethoven's 5th; Mozart's 40th), played as a samba, and as a REALLY FAST samba. And there's some improv in there... ...and it's choreographed, slightly. This is beyond brilliant.

[@woodstoney]

Simply outstanding!!

[@stevepresto]

@rain1ny Shades of the Shadow Walk from the sisties group the Shadows lead by Hank Marvin.

[@danielt2151]

Yes, Frank Vignola is one of the best. Let me tell you, Vinny Raniolo is too. First I've heard of Glenn Tosta, but if he can hang with these two, he's gotta be good.

[@MargidoAcoustic]

Title should also include the Mozart symphony no.40 ! Great video ! Love the music and the (i don't know the correct word for but it is like their own versions of it). Thank you for sharing :)

[@kylekoester3085]

rendition is the word

[@bigfishy1000]

very very good...BRAVO!!!!!!!!!

[@37terraplane]

That is just spectacular!!!

[@ZillaYT]

You're the best at what you do.

[@LukeFortini]

FANTASTIC! GENIAL!!!!

[@johndoe2]

I love that guy!

[@rain1ny]

@BasementBeginnings Good for you, and thanx for the info.

[@FRWHELAN]

FRANK!!!! Eccezionale!!!!!!!

[@mandohat]

I love this!

[@gregorama99]

OMG where have these guys been? 4:38 blew me away!

[@xapile]

quel talent et quel humour

[@averageagingathlete588]

I went to school for classical guitar, this is not offensive to me in the slightest. One of the things I studied was scoring and arranging and there is nothin wrong with a fun arrangement like this. There are plenty of classical composers that have a sense of humor and would appreciate this.

[@christophlieding734]

that's the shit awesome=it ROCKS??yea!and brother Vinne is cool=too good.Bravo!!

[@jsawicki8354]

Really great. Never heard of this guy before.

[@Dionysion]

plus shreds Mozart's Symphony in g minor #40

[@carybut]

Hey Kim. Perhaps Frank played this at your house the last time he was there, but I just stumbled accross this and loved it.

[@saxorexic]

Holy moley. I "could" transcribe it, but I'd love the sheet music to this! It's like the time I heard Pat Metheny do "Giant Steps" in a 140bpm bossa nova. Amazing.

[@robertovacagalarza]

Fantastic!

[@danielesussarello8329]

Vignola e friend venite a Torino!!! Vi prego😢😢😢

[@limaoegengibre]

Dude... awesome!!!!

[@TraciMann]

BRAVO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@jjmora05]

AWESOME!!!!!!!!

[@mikelheron20]

2:27 - more like a homage to Hotel California than Beethoven's 5th.

[@hentailover5831]

mikelheron20 ikr i was thinking the same thing lol

[@TomasMikaX]

@rain1ny It's because they realize that what they do is more about fun than about deep artistic expressions.

[@eo65]

A great musical fun!