Gary Moore: The Messiah will come again (Next Level Guitar God): Reaction

[@robertsumners931]

I was scrolling around and stumbled on this, first time hearing it. If there's anything above ''masterclass'' this is it, this is the best instrumental i've EVER heard and believe me I have heard some great ones.!! The emotion in this is unparalleled.!! R.I.P Gary. !!

[@broskimedula5300]

It's only an instrumental as far as there's no actual words to the song but, that guitar was singing.

[@mwjsbleakwater564]

This is not next level. It's the final level.

[@TheThamesmen]

Ohhh nice.... steals that!

[@andrewganner6581]

Totally agree with you he made it sing cry

[@stevehanham9266]

Gary was the absolute guitar master! The best guitarist ever to walk this earth! This video is indisputable proof. This was in fact Gary's second encore of the evening. Just imagine that if the audience hadn't demanded more then this absolutely brilliant guitar playing would not have been captured. Oh and by the way, that is in fact Andy Pyle on bass! 😊😎🎸

[@robertrohde4579]

I agree with you 100%!

[@RonniePeterson]

The Messiah may come again but will we ever see the likes of Gary Moore again? A God and Legend of the guitar if I ever saw or heard one.

[@TheThamesmen]

Maybe ... who knows

[@B2Humla]

If Messiah comes back he will certainly raise Gary Moore up from the grave 👍

[@davidchase1439]

Would have loved to gmgad seen him and roy Clark in dueling guiters

[@Fritjof-or7bt]

A masterpiece from a master. It gives me goosebumps and tears every time. Oh my... what a legend!

[@elizabethstops2362]

Gary's in his spaceship, ready to take off. He's one of those unearthly musicians

[@Irockthere4]

Saw him 4-5 times and absolutely killed it every time. Lord of the Strings

[@scottbaldwin7133]

when gary makes the guitar cry it makes the tears drop

[@TheThamesmen]

Thanks for you message, also thanks for being here. Take care G&A

[@iansimmons735]

Gary wasn't my first influence, but he was my biggest one as a (semi-pro!) guitar. He had a huge amount of soul. He influenced me with his passion and his tone - however his technique was beyond me. A truly iconic performance. I get goosebumps every time I hear it. Note the great Don Airey on keyboards, who is now Jon Lord's replacement in Deep Purple. Yes, I believe the guitar in the video is 'Greeny', the Les Paul that used to be owned by Peter Green. Gary sadly had to sell it when he was down on his luck. It's now in the hands of Kirk Hammett of Metallica. Gary is a great loss. I've also covered 'The Bluest Blues'... Oh yes, and I love Life of Brian, too! "She has a wife, you know..."

[@ballinas32]

Dear fellows; the Messiah has come again. This is the greatest performance of a guitar player of all times. Get on your knees and bow! You will never ever find a better performance then this. Gary, rest in piece! (Keep up the good work guys, greetz from the Netherlands)

[@paulbuxton1326]

Spot on the best performance ever for me 🎼🙏

[@TheLoner70503]

The best thing about this song is that the guitar is telling a story. She speaks, screams, cries and in the end she dies. And I think there's no one better in the world to do that on a guitar than Gary Moore. Not only in this song, but also the Prophet is another display of feeling and many other solos that he has in his career.

[@TheThamesmen]

Thanks for being here, we never take it for granted. Be well and more soon!

[@elizabethstops2362]

That was not a death at the end. It was a birth of the Messiah or, in some cultures, would be the birth of the Universe.

[@RushfanUK]

Gary was an extraordinary talent and he died far too soon, RIP Gary your music will live on.

[@TheThamesmen]

Thanks for being here an checking the vid out. Be well. G&A

[@mikekremposky]

Gary was awesome! It’s a shame “Greeny” will never cry like this again

[@EnigmaTimGaming]

Greeny is called Greeny because Gary Moore named it that in honour of Peter Green. And that is Greeny on the screen. For me Gary is untouched in the guitar world, his combination of technicality and soul is just sublime.

[@TheThamesmen]

Plus the pickups were out of phase.

[@slayer7682]

@@TheThamesmen what does that mean? I don't play and I don't know anything about it

[@TheThamesmen]

@@slayer7682 phase is relative timing between two signals. In phase signals will combine and sound different from out of phase signals. In the simplest imagine two waves in water. If they line up the peaks get higher if they are are a cycle out the peaks cancel.

[@slayer7682]

@@TheThamesmen Thanks for the Information. Cheers from San Diego

[@MrKveite1]

Well it was upside down to be spesific wich created the very special sound of the Green.@@TheThamesmen

[@mac10ner]

A genius performance. That tone 😍

[@TheThamesmen]

Crazy good!

[@Piia2023]

He was actually out of this world, just gives you chill listening to that but also watching him playing. I think I have to consider the first ever patreon sign-up....just because you are my favorites, and yes more Monthy 🙏

[@TheThamesmen]

Bravo. Many thanks Pia

[@zammatt]

that my fren is Gary Moore playing ur hearts with a guitar & making u cry with it

[@MrBielok]

That man is so underrated... Thanks for this you lot across the water. This is just so good 👍

[@TheThamesmen]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@w.geoffreyspaulding6588]

This is my first time really focusing on Moore’s technique and feel. Holy shit. Jeff Beck is always spoken of with awe for his chops, but I don’t think he has anything over Moore after having watched this. This is the technical chops of Beck, or Satrioni, with the passion and soul of Vai or Santana, or Page or Gilmore. I am blown away!

[@TheThamesmen]

Amazing eh!

[@tonygamble6414]

One of the greatest of all time. Have just about every thing he has put out. Great reaction and as always great opening to a show LOL

[@JeromeDukes]

Yes, definitely a Yellowstone Banger. I agree with Alex, this for me is the greatest display of guitar playing I've ever seen and heard in my life. This mans tool box and bag of tricks is so vast, it was a master class in guitar techniques, finesse and showmanship. Such a soulful performance, I never tire of watching it. Thanks for the reaction boys from the bottom of my heart.

[@TheThamesmen]

Rock on!

[@Saffy-yr8vo]

I saw him live twice in the early 2000’ s. I was mesmerised. Just incredible.

[@blackpanter12345678]

Total amazing. And what do it even more impressive is he did it live. It is one thing to do it in the studio but to do it live is another level.

[@TheThamesmen]

That is true as live is the true test. He was a spectacular guitarist

[@TheMaxpit]

One of Garys best live performance. So sad, that he is gone. So glad, that i saw him live several times here in germany. Hope we see some more reaction from his mastery playing?

[@Tomekkplk]

Never happened since this one

[@grahamhiggins3457]

Why those strings are not smoking is a mystery to me. What a great performance from a master. Thank you for this.

[@jenell56]

A-maz-ing!!! What a Banger! R.I.P Gary Moore

[@TheThamesmen]

Stunning isn't it!

[@bikerbud3903]

Check out Gary from same concert singing "Still got the Blues" RIP Gary, thank you for leaving this for us to enjoy.

[@rolandconnor575]

His headstone says: "Loved Beyond the Stars". Yes he is...

[@paulbuxton1326]

Gary was incomparable’the master 🎼🙏

[@josevi5835]

Love your reaction. Seeing Moore playing is mesmerizing. Technique and feeling 50%-50%. And ferocity all time. Pity he left us too soon that forgettable night in Estepona. Best electric guitar player I have ever seen.

[@andersgranstrom7128]

His tone and feel! Technique... The guitar was one of his limbs, his true voice and statement. Ahh, gone to soon - RIP Master. Fine reaction guys!

[@TheThamesmen]

Thanks Anders!! Be well

[@eddiebrown2206]

Great review guy's Gary was simply unique, no one but no one comes close, the best I've ever heard... No exceptions.

[@TheThamesmen]

Couldn't agree more! Thanks for supporting us and have a a fab weekend.

[@Crackity_Jones.]

Great reaction guys. Gary is as good as it gets.

[@MrHolmgren194]

Had to come back to this one, on a Gary Moore stint at the moment. Glad you appreciated Gary, he was fenomenal :)

[@royferguson2297]

Gary the Belfast Boy the greatest.

[@andersgranstrom7128]

Ahh, watching this one again!! Your commentary is just golden, thank you!! 🙂

[@TheThamesmen]

Glad you enjoy it!

[@jaewoungshim4967]

gary is real guitar maestro.

[@donnielee5331]

Absolutely beautiful!

[@TheThamesmen]

Hi Donnie! Absolutely amazing

[@snipertje]

i have seen him live long long time ago.....but very very good!!!

[@TheThamesmen]

I wish I had never had the chance unfortunately. Never will now

[@DanielLee-zq7li]

There is only THE Gary Moore-level -- True Master of Guitar

[@tonysoprano9370]

The guitar in this video is indeed greeny and now owned by Kirk Hammett. And Gary always used to say because of the wider neck, it ain’t the easiest Les Paul to play. So if you take that into account, it makes this performance even more special

[@TheThamesmen]

He definitely seems to have no trouble playing That guitar!

[@RushfanUK]

He had to sell Greenie because of the lawsuit over copyright infringement on Still Got The Blues by some obscure German guitarist which Gary lost.

[@markhobin4174]

Gary Moore legend fantastic guitarist

[@TheThamesmen]

Sure was

[@patrickgrant4804]

Emotion, dynamic, explosive

[@TheThamesmen]

Great summary

[@brianconlon4744]

R.I.P. Gary. The GOAT. 🤘🎸

[@propatria3517]

my favourite guitar player together with J.Hendrix and C.Santana

[@SpartanGuy83]

Thanks for another great reaction and analysis, G & A! Gary is one of my favorites. He never quite seems to get the recognition he deserves. He does a tremendous remake of the Thin Lizzy song Emerald. It'd be a good listen outside your YT channel. Soaring guitar work. Be well gentlemen!

[@TheThamesmen]

I totally agree! Thanks for being / supporting us and more soon!

[@rickfairman5640]

It's amazing that all the players you featured on your guitar hero give the guitar a life of it's own. they play with a purpose where their goes is the music not about themselves.

[@sagebooker]

Thank you !! I haven't listen to him since too many times

[@TheThamesmen]

No worries and hope you enjoyed it!

[@NickBR57]

Gary Moore was always astounding. Grit? Plenty. The man was right at the top but not always recognised. A guitarist's guitarist?

[@TheThamesmen]

True...... A guitarist's guitarist. well said

[@robhaunui8892]

The man was the VERY BEST ! 'Tis all I'm gonna say !

[@craigbourbonevans]

they were neighbours and great friends

[@Wesse57]

What makes it more amazing is that Gary Moore was left-handed, but played like a right-handed guitarist.

[@TheThamesmen]

That is pretty cool for sure

[@mikesom4079]

And so is Mark Knopfler love them both

[@Wesse57]

Ok, I didn't know that. But he is also a very good guitarist.

[@keithvincent4]

One of the best.Much Missed.

[@TheThamesmen]

Agreed.

[@michaeltaylor8835]

We miss you Gary

[@rogerhickman6114]

Great Analysis !!!

[@TheThamesmen]

Thank you and thank you for the support

[@GibsonHeavy]

Very good version of a Roy Buchanan song. Roy Buchanan, turned down the Rolling Stones when they asked him to join their band. That's why Ron Woods is in the band. Check out some of Roy's stuff. He is one of my favorites.

[@TheThamesmen]

NO WAY!!!

[@michaelepstein5447]

But seriously, have you watched a Roy Buchanan video? Watch the Austin City Limits video. Remember its the 70's and he's playing straight from his Tele to his amp - no effects or other electronic assistance.

[@markrhodes5828]

No words needed

[@rickfairman5640]

You should also check out his cover of Hendix's Red House at the Strat Pack concert

[@scottbaldwin7133]

best in the world BAR NUN

[@Mr_H053]

"Gary, do you want to play every note that has ever existed in music ever, or just the ones you know?" Gary Moore: "Yes"

[@TheThamesmen]

Well that would seem to be the truth!

[@eddiebrown2206]

Guy's check out the live track 'seperate ways' you'll not be disappointed believe me👍

[@TheThamesmen]

Ok - Noted. Thanks Eddie and thanks for being here and supporting us.

[@delorangeade]

Supreme performance. George Harrison was a great admirer of Gary Moore and recruited him to play on a Traveling Wilbury's song.

[@TheThamesmen]

did not know that!

[@christopherfarrington9270]

she's my baby nice solo.

[@pathebasse4052]

Gary, un maitre..pour toujours

[@TheThamesmen]

Many thanks for being here and more super soon!

[@lindsaycrellin4588]

Amazing 🤩

[@TheThamesmen]

🙌

[@macisback9059]

Gary was a master of Blues, Rock & many don't know he was a very accomplished Jazz player.. They say the blues comes from hard times in the south of America, well Gary was from Belfast & it doesn't get much harder than there.. RIP Gary Moore..

[@MrHolmgren194]

I don`t want to be a Messerschmidt, but Gary was from Belfast :)

[@macisback9059]

@@MrHolmgren194 Yep i know.. Its hard to keep up with all the greats.. I had just watched him play with another bloke who Gary had mentioned was from Glasgow, my bad i will change it.. Cheers..

[@carlosirigoyen6200]

MR. MOORE IS THE LORD OF STRINGS. CRY GUITAR CRY.

[@TheThamesmen]

Well said!

[@paulbriody297]

Great reaction, my feelings exactly, just stunning!

[@TheThamesmen]

Thank you so much!!

[@TheTruth-pl3mk]

Gary Moore could do it all. Every style of rock music you can imagine. He was always a natural talent when it came to Blues guitar playing but his years of Jazz-fusion with Colosseum II is what really turned him into a monster player. By the time he rejoined Thin Lizzy for the 3rd (and final) time in 1978, Moore was easily one of the very best guitarists in the world.

[@TheThamesmen]

He was astounding. Yes depth and intelligence to his playing

[@philpots3216]

You cant show me a better 10min solo than this which should tell you all you need to know, this bloke was the boss...

[@jimjohns9051]

I hope he knew how good he was ❤

[@TheThamesmen]

Sure people told him regularly

[@jefflynnemusicalgenius8092]

Gary Moore "The Master"!!!

[@nelsono4315]

my number 1 guitarist. Period!!

[@MrDrullen]

He is authentic.

[@paulbuxton1326]

Playing Greeny 👌

[@benfinesilver2250]

“The messiah” Is a synonym for hope. The song charts struggles and hardships from birth until death, with hope being the theme that ties everything together and pulls through all the pain. By the end, death awaits. All the disappointments in life are over. It is replaced by expectance and comfort in that the end arrives and that your struggles defined you. The Messiah came. It was you all along. It is everyone.

[@TheThamesmen]

Well commented. Thanks

[@madjik2517]

There is no one better.

[@TheThamesmen]

He was a complete genius. Thanks for support

[@PedrSion]

The best ever, full stop !

[@TheThamesmen]

The Thamesmen or Gary? Just asking

[@roballen5718]

great reaction, guys. this was the first thing of his that i ever came across, maybe 2 years ago, now. he once brought out a whole album of Hendrix covers. i prefer to hear him on a strat. you should check out his version of Red House, performed at the 50th anniversary concert of the strat. fantastic. easily the best performance of the evening.

[@TheThamesmen]

Oh that sounds interesting thanks for the guidance

[@robertrohde4579]

Gary Moore had more grit, passion, and emotion in his guitar playing than anyone has ever had. The fact that rolling stone magazine doesn't even have Gary Moore in the top 100 for guitar players is a complete joke! Gary is better than anyone on the top 100 list. They also totally blow it by ranking SRV at 12th and even more absurd is ranking Rory Gallagher at 57th. Gary, Rory, and Stevie are all no worse than top 5 all-time!

[@christhecurator]

This was scintillating guitar work. The song in case you weren't aware was written by Roy Buchanan who was more than handy with a guitar himself, and I'd recommend checking out his version, there's a great live video from 76 if you are interested. This really should have been an intergalactic banger, must be a volcano on Saturn or it's moons that should be named Mt.Moore! Also wouldn't be a guitar god video if I didn't push Tommy Emmanuel, nothing like this piece, but stunning nonetheless. kzbin.info/www/bejne/mmPKkHx_rKeNpLs Enjoy! More please!

[@erlsuni2337]

roy the master of the Telecaster

[@andrewcameron1346]

I think the part where he uses the volume knob is a homage to Roy. The Master on the Telecaster.

[@edgeg.708]

That was a religious experience!😇

[@ronaldtjahya9253]

Garry was a guitar legend, Miyako of Lovebites was took his guitar style. Amazing Garry with Colloseum. 👍👍

[@TheThamesmen]

👍👍😀

[@JeromeDukes]

BTW we should give a shout out to Roy Buchanan, the person who wrote this song.

[@TheThamesmen]

Did he do a massive guitar solo as well?

[@JeromeDukes]

@@TheThamesmen The essence of the guitar led instrumental are similar. Roy plays a Telecaster while Gary is playing a Les Paul. The Tele has thinner sound and lacks the heaviness and depth of a Les Paul. Roy's solo is mostly based in the melody and lacks the dynamics and soulfulness/feel displayed by Gary. Don't get me wrong Roy is no slouch on the guitar, but Gary's chops, arrangement, and soulfulness just takes the song to another level where only eagles fly.

[@jimd7260]

@@TheThamesmen Yes. Moore intentionally copied it almost note for note.

[@philestee3006]

Thanks for this. I have seen GM in Montreaux before - but not this song. It is not necessary for the interminable debates. There are many great guitarists - all are unique and cannot be compared. It is just for us to appreciate them all. GM is one of the best and will surely be missed - and this is one of the best. Thanks again.

[@TheThamesmen]

Cool.... lucky you! Be well

[@maggiedumais2358]

It’s a Buffalo Banger!!!

[@TheThamesmen]

HA HA YES

[@Irish780]

He was a proud irishman

[@aalexjohna]

That's why he lived in Brighton.

[@erickvermeulen9734]

like Hendrix a guitarist that talks with his guitar

[@TheThamesmen]

Truth!! Thanks for being here and supporting our small channel.

[@wondertimomusic7717]

Perhaps next Gary Moore "Over the Hills & Far Away" vs Nightwish "Over the Hills & Far Away"? :)

[@michaoginski6220]

Thanks from Poland. Parisienne walkways now?

[@TheThamesmen]

Done already :)

[@michaoginski6220]

@@TheThamesmen oh, ok😅 So maybe empty rooms 1987? I love it so much...

[@MrBielok]

Gary McAvoy! Corrr Alex, I'm amazed you remember him!

[@TheThamesmen]

Ha ha... he did have the worlds best Poodle perm!

[@TheThamesmen]

Also I think you are the only person on this planet who went with me on that one!!!!!

[@MrBielok]

@@TheThamesmen I blame the educational system myself for this lack of knowledge... 😂😂

[@MrBielok]

@@TheThamesmen he did! Bloody hell... The original eighties hair rocker in the seventies 😀

[@lillybloom1590]

When GW makes that amazing move into the chorus at 7.00 and your only response is a head wave, you're a stick in the mud. And I'm gone! Bye!

[@Irish780]

I just subbed your channel even though u English 😆 🤣 😂 a joke u guys are cool

[@TheThamesmen]

Welcome!!

[@andrewcameron1346]

I reckon the volume swirls were a homage to the song’s originator. Roy Buchanan was himself a master guitarist who used swirls.

[@TheThamesmen]

Interesting and a great thought. Thanks for the support

[@blairsmithson9385]

Hell on a telecaster

[@brianparsa7794]

Wonderful performance! Alex, any chance that you could video interview the Ten Years After band? I'd love to hear some of their war stories from touring around the world -- there must be lots of great stories with drama, comedy, horror, loneliness, happiness, etc. The Thamesmen might have an entire series there, eh?

[@TheThamesmen]

Hi Brian. It’s strange mixing your dad with an interview if you know what I mean. I will do a light one soon but he loathes interviews.

[@brianparsa7794]

@@TheThamesmen Ooooh, that's a good point...it probably would be weird for everyone involved to be doing an "interview". Maybe it would be comfortable just having a nice conversation with the band? Looking forward to anything along those lines!

[@christopherjq7414]

I've always thought that Moore and John Bonham had a lot in common in that they were both able to simultaneously play their instruments with power and finesse

[@TheThamesmen]

Interesting

[@Drinckx2]

Playing 'Greeny', the 1959 Les Paul he bought for a bargain price from Peter Green. Now owned by Metallica's Kirk Hammett.

[@TheThamesmen]

who bought it for a mill plus right?

[@Drinckx2]

@@TheThamesmen In interviews Hammett maintains he paid less than $2million for it as the dealer needed the money. Moore sold it in 2006 as he, also, needed the money (and he only paid the £ equivalent of $300 for it in 1970). Green asked Moore if he wanted to buy it. He said he couldn’t afford it but Green just told Moore to sell his guitar and give him what he got for it. The dealer that bought it from Moore paid, depending on different reports, £700,000 to £1.2million. Not a bad return.

[@TheThamesmen]

@@Drinckx2 Wow....

[@LS-wn5cd]

Getting to your game a year or so late. GM is so emotive on his guitar it's not even a contest. SRV is great as well and his is another category. I have a couple of other guitarists you might like to check out John 5 is a unique one. He's played with Rob Zombie, David Lee Roth, Motley Crue and Marylin Manson. He can play just about anything and take some interesting paths for a hard rock guitarist might check out "Sugar Foot Rag", (Crank It Up) 2019, Playthrough of ZOINKS! or pulling strings (unfortunately I don't see a whole live version of this). You might also check out Paul Gilbert (Mr. Big and Racer X) with Fuzz Universe" Nov.17.2010@Luxor, Cologne, Rusty Old Boat (live paris 2007), Paul Vs .Godzilla-Paris 2010 (not the best video).

[@burb92]

Check out the Prophet. probably the baddest instrumental you will ever hear

[@craigbourbonevans]

you got to do his version of Hendrix ..red house....is just a must view...give yourself a uppercut if u dont

[@craigbourbonevans]

it is greeny

[@clivematthews5296]

And the next time Gary Moore is left out of the top ten guitarists please set people right. How about a fun video from the latest Darkness album. Motorheart would be good.

[@TheThamesmen]

We did :) Thanks for being / supporting us and more soon!

[@clivematthews5296]

@@TheThamesmen you did what ? Play The Darkness ?