I have listened to RT since 1970.This man is still the greatest guitarist and songwriter on the planet.
@juleslandau83043 жыл бұрын
Must have been getting blown away by RT's playing for nigh on forty years now. On acoustic and electric guitar his skills are magnificent, but what I think sets him apart from a hundred thousand other very good guitar players is not just his tone, but the fact that he isn't satisfied to stay strictly in his 'comfort zone', and there are moments during his improvisations that really take his playing to the very edge of his capabilities, I see a great many very good guitar players who are either too technically perfect to achieve the kind of tension and emotion he does, his melodic invention is constantly inspiring, and if occasionally his solos may tread territory that feels uncertain, I prefer that to the endless noodling of countless safe and predictable players who treat music more like a competetive sport, than an art. Thanks RT for inspiring my own lesser pilgrimage to guitar nirvana all these years.
@RomyArena2 жыл бұрын
Wow....
@RealBobLoblaw3 ай бұрын
very articulate and accurate assessment !
@klaus35792 ай бұрын
Beautifully said. The man is a great one.
@maryp94664 жыл бұрын
I never had to get used to it. I loved his sound and style right away. And unlike many older rockers, his voice has only gotten better. And of course, the guitar playing, too.
@400_billion_suns3 жыл бұрын
I just discovered him in the last hour (no joke!) and feel the same way already.
@honeychurchgipsy63 жыл бұрын
@@400_billion_suns - you have so much to discover!! I found some of his electric guitar solos a bit dissonant to begin with - this one is very easy listening because it is sort of bluesey and sort of country - but try shoot out the lights, Hard on Me or Calvary Cross live. I love all of his electric guitar work now, but it took me a few listens and I've had a few friends who just can't get into his work other than the obvious ones such as Beeswing and Black Lightning.
@jeffwhitehead7990 Жыл бұрын
@@honeychurchgipsy6RT regularly employs dissonance in his playing. It’s a characteristic of his distinctively style
@@pyotrpyotrovitch - ah yes, the song my other half hates. I've recently been listening to a live album from the 80's called Faithless. It has some stunning electric guitar solos and some strange songs, including a cover of a 1950's song Skull and Crossbones, that I really like.
@AnneMarieLewis6 жыл бұрын
He's definitely one of the top 10 guitarists alive on the planet today! His songwriting skills are beautiful... Love me some RT.
@Trollificusv25 жыл бұрын
One of the greatest songwriters of the 20th century and one of the most underrated guitar players. Unusual technique and unique phrasing. A great, great artist. Thank you forever, RT.
@earlmcpherson98202 жыл бұрын
Hey, he is wonderful.
@pattidale79682 жыл бұрын
Frightens me betimes when my heart strings are pulled in such a way by an artist like him because even at my age, I think I could fall head over heels in love again.
@brittwolfe41733 жыл бұрын
You can always tell Richard Thompson's playing, like when he's sitting in on a song. You can just tell it's him by the phrasing and the tonality of his playing. He's like Mark Knopfler in that regard.
@sonicbooomboy Жыл бұрын
A very good case could be made for Richard Thompson being both England's greatest songwriter and greatest guitarist
@alexhowe97837 ай бұрын
Andy Kershaw did indeed describe him some years ago as England's finest singer-songwriter.
@silkroadcaravan7 ай бұрын
most who know would agree. Also one of the greatest singers.
@ronmcbee47432 жыл бұрын
The guitar playing is otherworldly, totally unpredictable and unique.
@douglasalan57832 жыл бұрын
Sensational performance of one of my favorite RT songs. RIP Pete Zorn.
@yardnazi3 жыл бұрын
Absolutely one of the best performances I've had the privilege of seeing and listening to.
@jameskendrick99615 жыл бұрын
Just saw him for first time up close in concert here on Maui. How I missed him all these years, I don't know. I've seen Hendrix Neil Young and many others among the best. Thompson, I think, may have been the best guitarist I've ever seen. He makes his guitar sing like no other.
@mapfeu3 жыл бұрын
I have been fond of his music since his early days with Fairport. Thank you Richard you have enriched my life with all your public appearances... Thank you!
@tonifrancis21897 жыл бұрын
His guitar skills, his songs, his voice, heart melting.
@thermality5 жыл бұрын
Incredible. First time I heard this I was in my car and literally had to pull over to listen without distraction. I sat there a good 5 minutes after it was over thinking about what I'd just heard. This is why I've been listening to this man for 40+ years.
@nwild46862 жыл бұрын
Just friggin beautiful in every way isn't it , thank you Richard Thompson 🖖🤘🖖
@joehannanalbum86898 ай бұрын
This is without doubt absolutely sensational. Beautiful and perfect in every way possible.
@gudlisner5015 жыл бұрын
It’s a long time since I gave up trying to figure out which of his many splendid songs is my favourite.
@cirkuspromoter82664 жыл бұрын
This is one of the very best RT live performances I've ever heard. The Sweet Warrior album track is good but this is sublime. Joel Zifkin's beautifully understated fiddle accompaniment is a real plus.
@suniloberoi78524 жыл бұрын
TOO BEAUTIFUL RENDERING.REAL MUSICIANS IN FRONT OF US.BREATHTAKING PERFORMANCE.
@marioski542 жыл бұрын
Richard is forever young. White hair but voice, fingers and heart the same as 40 years ago!
@graemewilliams66974 жыл бұрын
Never heard Richard Thompson before. Thank you KZbin for putting in in to my mix. Brilliant. Had to replay it again to put this comment.
@paullevine18137 ай бұрын
I take it you must be young to not have heard of him & all he's done since the days of Fairport Convention but hey better late than never & you will be picking your jaws off the floor when you take in as much of his work as you can cause this man;s a legend & one one the guitar worlds best.. Such a huge body of music to hear & if i had to suggest one of his best tunes it would be as most would say , 1952 Vincent Black Lightning or his fine lead work with Sandy Deny on vocals from the song Who Knows Where The Time Goes . ENJOY !!! 🎸🎶
@paulmca85142 жыл бұрын
Been listening to Richard Thompson since the Fairport Convention days, and yes his voice is a little different to the " norm ", but his singing and playing just gushes emotion, a bit like another favourite of mine, the much misunderstood Neil Young.
@colrennie59364 жыл бұрын
Probably the line-up I like the best. Saying that it wasn't always. Just like my fav songs changes from today to today. Just why I love this man's music so much, keeps you thinking. Superb
@mesri34 ай бұрын
I came late to the genius of Richard Thompson and Sweet Warrior and Front Parlour Ballads were my introduction. And when I start to listen to anything else, I go back to them.
@RomyArena2 жыл бұрын
I would't have his voice any other way, and you are brilliantly spot-on.
@ebaylistentomusic20 күн бұрын
That is some very impressive artistry , he's deep into it.
@chanceinn5 жыл бұрын
Sometimes less is more. Simply stunning.
@mickoloughlin19202 ай бұрын
Gutted to hear of the loss of this amazing talented human. Had the pleasure of working with him for a few years back in early 2000s. RIP you amazing man.
@milesfielding65843 жыл бұрын
An absolute gem.......
@Nomadahtous3 жыл бұрын
An absolutely fandamntabulous song.., a well put together band that’s for sure…
@oldgit323 жыл бұрын
I listened to the studio version of this yesterday, which is lovely, but can’t hold a candle to this performance. This is such a deeply felt performance and his guitar tone is so rich here, compared with.the rather thin sound on the album. As the first encore at the Celtic Connections gig, it seems to have found him in just the right frame of mind.
@dmskon8 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the upload. One of my favorite RT tunes.....beautiful solo. Love that band. RIP Mr. Zorn.
@kayandbarry Жыл бұрын
Oh I'd be there having that Guinness don't get any better
@Tveshag6 жыл бұрын
Fantastic,What a Feeling This Man Have for Songwriting & Guitarplaying Thank You For Sharing Quality Music
@tubite24 жыл бұрын
I am wishing to hear the complete applause to the excellent end of this live version, he so deserves it.
@oldgit323 жыл бұрын
Not just the applause. The guitar's still ringing.
@dilcue76 жыл бұрын
At 2:30 - "I let my heart"- so resonant, a sonic arrow!
@nondepouk6 жыл бұрын
That was splendid! What a singer and guitar player and what a wonderful band! And what a beautiful song! Thank you to share friend
@golaoi6 жыл бұрын
nondepouk I never tire of it!
@jennbamboo5 жыл бұрын
My pleasure x
@gailyb5 жыл бұрын
Mesmerizing I am in Awe! So many beautiful, heart felt songs. The best of the best
@kws7676 жыл бұрын
What a sweet guitar tone this dude has
@davepower71703 жыл бұрын
he's very easy listening...I remember Fairport Convention......over 50yrs ago...
@bid844 жыл бұрын
Humble genius.
@etamommy4 жыл бұрын
outstrips the original even and that's saying something! Great song and fantastic performance!
@jennbamboo5 жыл бұрын
So true.......... Love you RT & any band you choose xxJenn
@sagecreekwitt33015 жыл бұрын
Such an incredible tone combined with soothing lyrics. I can't get enough RT!
@helmutsecke35292 жыл бұрын
A good lad, C of E, who now looks toward 🕋. Extraordinary.
@josephlemko30273 жыл бұрын
Tremendous performance by one of the best.✌
@dleigh1126 ай бұрын
Intensely beautiful, passionate and I think personal. The mix of metaphors in the "some take the high" verse is Scottish, islamic and musical, giving the impression this is as much about a spiritual path as a relationship. The road not taken is deeply felt in terms of love, loss and longing.
@susanshawn49055 жыл бұрын
Sublime. And also good advice!
@dukestreetking50949 жыл бұрын
gorgeous, beautiful song. Luscious guitar playing
@iainrobertson3813 ай бұрын
Genius. Thank you.
@Davy-tk9hg6 ай бұрын
Just plain fabulous
@cstuartcook93904 жыл бұрын
One of the musical greats here and I’m not talking RT. Pete Zorn was just a consummate musician. That’s why The like of RT and many others had him on stage with them. Modest but magnificent.
@colrennie59364 жыл бұрын
I agree. Lets face it, all damn good
@douglasmayhall82792 жыл бұрын
simply incomparable..
@peterglazer83076 жыл бұрын
There are few guitar players at his level, in my opinion. His sense of orchestration and harmony are second to none, not to mention his technique. He elevates any track he contributes to. One of my many favorite Thompson accompaniments is on Bonnie Raitt's "The Luck of the Draw." kzbin.info/www/bejne/p4DUeHqGm7CMr5Y Once you get to know his style, you can identify his playing in a moment, whenever you come across it.
@honeychurchgipsy63 жыл бұрын
@Peter Glazer - and that is surely one of the signs of a great musician - that they are recognisable instantly because they have their own style! I love how, at the end of his song Guitar Heroes - after flawlessly playing like all of his heroes - with almost no use of special effects - on a battered old 'parts' Stratocaster, he then plays us out in his own unique style and - to my ears - it's as good and as original as any of his heroes.
@peterandrews48662 жыл бұрын
You can have lead guitarists who try and play as many notes as they can physically fit in and think that speed equals talent( and to be fair , sometimes it does) or you can listen to a maestro like RT , who only plays a note if it's needed , and everyone played adds to the song's meaning . I know which I prefer listening to.
@golaoi2 жыл бұрын
I totally agree. It's the effect the music has on you, not how much of it there is.
@sunshinedenney86954 жыл бұрын
Thank you 💚 beautiful
@odinnorum62405 жыл бұрын
Excellent guitar solo at 3:55!
@holyworrier2 жыл бұрын
One wonders where it's going, but when it gets there, one understands. it's sublime.
@hugnaba15 жыл бұрын
Mesmerizing guitar. Perfect.
@ronmcbee47432 жыл бұрын
Wow, just wow.
@rudigerschmitz19977 ай бұрын
Awsome Guitar art
@g.stephens2634 жыл бұрын
First heard him when with Fairport Convention (yep, I'm that old! LOL). My opinion, he's the best acoustic, six string player I've ever heard (Kottke is best on the 12 string).
@ronaldalanperry48752 жыл бұрын
Early Fairport Convention (with Thompson). Talk about an underrated band!
@freddevries1102 жыл бұрын
Yes yes yes
@oldgit323 жыл бұрын
Thank you for posting this absolute gem. It's a pity it cuts off so abruptly, but it's wonderful to have. I'm genuinely confused by the reference to his phrasing. I've earned my living as an actor and voice artist for nearly 50 years and he sounds spot on to me. Not saying you're wrong, but my ears have no problem with it.
@honeychurchgipsy6 Жыл бұрын
@oddgirl32 - From my discussion with the original comment (above) I think it's because he sings with an English accent rather than a generic American one, and comes from a folk/traditional heritage. People who have only ever listened to more mainstream music might hear the difference. I'm English and a folky, and never noticed it either.
@lbmathman78086 жыл бұрын
Wow!
@rebeccarail36376 жыл бұрын
I love ❤️ anything that the divine RT does xxx Mistress
@futurism94009 жыл бұрын
Superb !!
@PhilBaird14 ай бұрын
Could be Richard's best vocal performance here. What do you all think ? A hell of a performance anyway and always a favourite of mine.
@bilbobaggins54083 жыл бұрын
So sad that Richard and Sandy Denny didn't get more time to work together
@richardlanehart97962 жыл бұрын
Superb
@jonwellman9020 Жыл бұрын
Your description is accurate. Well said
@rebeccarail36373 жыл бұрын
Apparently, RT said that EVERY song 🎶. he writes is a love ❤️ song......... Mistress Bex 💋
@redrover32593 жыл бұрын
ahhh, Zorn. still there
@peterbielecki32944 жыл бұрын
If I ever get out of these shoes And I shrug off a skin or two I'll come looking in the wasted places Beat-up, last ditch rendezvous If it had been some other place Some other time to find me If I had been in my right mind Not looking for ghosts behind me Then I'd hold you with my fingers burning Kiss your little tears of yearning But sometimes there's no turning Take Care The Road You Choose If I ever get out of my mind Guillotine myself to stop me dreaming And let my heart go where it will Without those other voices screaming Some take the high, some take the low Some take the straight and narrow Some still standing at the crossroads Some fly like an arrow With my radar I'll find you, darling No regrets to blind you, darling And never look behind Take Care The Road You Choose
@arvidnilsen92524 жыл бұрын
Thank you
@graxmccoar8678 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for the ***words***. I know RT is using words,wordswords, but half the time it's like listening to something that doesn't even NEED words. The same way a guitar or an oud or a flute doesn't need words. He is somewhere beyond awesome... with his nose leaning on the mic. Reduces me to gibberish every damn time.
@hectorlp1298Ай бұрын
You pretty much nail it except that I would add that he's an exceptional songwriter, too
@honeychurchgipsy69 жыл бұрын
Never really thought about his phrasing technique - I presume you mean his singing? As a fellow Brit I think it could just be his Britishness coming out. It is rare for singers to sing with their own accent in the pop and rock worlds - choosing instead to adopt a kind of generic American accent - and so when we hear someone singing with an English accent it sounds strange at first. However, in the folk world - from which Mr Thompson hails - using one's local accent to sing is normal, and if i might be so bold, in my opinion, delightfully refreshing. Many thanks for uploading!
@golaoi9 жыл бұрын
Yes, it's the rhythm and word-stress which is unique. his guitar is sublime
@honeychurchgipsy69 жыл бұрын
When I first heard Mr Thompson I found some of his songs a little bit difficult to get into melodically speaking. However, I loved the words and dark subject matter so persevered.Now I find a way into his songs almost immediately, and love everything he does: its as if I have developed my RT listening chops. Just as we have to develop an ear for some classical music by listening for many hours - some of his melodies, and guitar solos, are too subtle for instant gratification, but repay careful study. Devon Sproule is similar - look her up on KZbin
@marleyjake7 жыл бұрын
honeychurchgipsy6 Looking through these comments and replies I saw your recommendation to look up Devon Sproule and did so. The first thing I watched was her delightful Stop By Anytime on Later with Jools Holland. She's uniquely fine and unaffectedly, evocatively affecting. Now I have all but her first two albums, from Freegal, so well done you for passing her on. Thank you. We should all do that, so have you come across Alice Smith? Inadequately describable as R&B/Rock&Soul/JazzSamba/Pop and so quite different from Richard and Devon but similarly authentic and eloquent. kzbin.info/www/bejne/iZm9p2yXpr2Zbdk
@honeychurchgipsy67 жыл бұрын
Jacob Marley - thanks for your recommendation - I will look up Alice Smith right away - only just found your reply - must have missed it somehow. So glad you like Devon - her husband Paul Curreri is brilliant too. One of my favourites of Devon's is "Julie" about a long lost friend from college. I have only managed to see her live once so far and what a wonderful evening it was: the gig was at a tiny little venue in Brighton called The Green Door Store - so we managed to get really close - afterwards I bought her album colours which she signed for me - she is delightful to meet - if you get the chance go and see her live. Also, saw Richard in Brighton back in the autumn - just him and his acoustic guitar - breathtakingly brilliant from beginning to end. If you are in the UK Richard is over here this summer - he's coming to Wickham festival near Portsmouth in August - with the Electric Trio - can't wait!!
@xtenkfarpl6 жыл бұрын
Apparently he was born and raised in London. And that's what he sounds like when you hear him talk. But his singing accent sounds like a blend of north-east england, scots, irish and the west country. I think it's a bit of an artifact from folk club traditions, really. Just as rock has to be sung in american, british folk has its own conventions.
@Schwenck66 Жыл бұрын
Isn't this a lovely song? Beautiful, but with a few barbs in the Thompson fashion. Another classic from a genius songwriter, the best in the UK since Lennon-McCartney split up. Thompson's low key guitar is lovely too.
@williamcran79503 жыл бұрын
He is actually my celestial brother, same date of birth only a year later!
@davidt92385 жыл бұрын
I am so sick and tired of people putting "sloppy Jimmy Page" on a pedestal. Listen to this, people!
@billwaletitsch20115 жыл бұрын
Amen brother!
@olafbigandglad3 жыл бұрын
You're right, but to give him his due, Jimmy is a fantastic producer and engineer.
@davidt92383 жыл бұрын
@@olafbigandglad I will take your word for it, as I don’t really know one way or the other.
Is a fender supposed to sound like this? What's he doing?
@joejackson645320 сағат бұрын
Delicious
@simonbruder6377 ай бұрын
J'ai son âge je joue aussi de la guitare mais malheureusement je lui arrive à la cheville tant pis la musique on l'aime tant pis pour les fausses notes
@cliffordrandell7352 жыл бұрын
Comment #101 RT RULZ :)
@MrScaramoosh3 жыл бұрын
Richard goes electric.
@JesseCaine4 жыл бұрын
"...has a very eccentric phrasing technique, but you get used to it." I can only presume this was lost in translation, and not written in the absurdly offensive and patently stupid way it's written.
@golaoi4 жыл бұрын
Gosh! Are you looking for offense? This refers to his word stress which is unique and all his own. He's my favourite guitarist in the world..
@JesseCaine4 жыл бұрын
@@golaoi No, I'm not looking for offense. Not one bit! I'm presuming English isn't your first language? I appreciate that. I'm not the only person who's read your description as a negative one. Clearly, I've misunderstood (for which I'm sorry!) - but - with respect, your description is written in such a way that it's really easy to read it negatively.
@JesseCaine4 жыл бұрын
@@golaoi I definitely do NOT mean to be offensive, either! Take care!
@golaoi4 жыл бұрын
@@JesseCaine Irish monoglots no longer exist. In context it's clear to me that the phrasing comment must refer to words rather than music. Nobody phrases words like him! His musical phrasing is pretty orthodox but his playing is out of this world