Africa - Toto - fingerstyle guitar - Jake Reichbart - lesson available!

[@RoryButler]

It's always awkward when something you play becomes "popular", cos then you feel like if you post it that people will think you're just following the trend! Regardless, I love your arrangement of this song, as well as all your other arrangements! Keep up the great work.

[@JakeReichbart]

Exactly right... Oh well, I figured enough time has passed...

[@vicbasas-ramos6797]

You put a deeper sense of relaxation and positivity to my 'alone'moments. I love your music. God bless you.

[@JakeReichbart]

I appreciate it, that made my day! If you wanted to, it would help me tremendously if you shared my videos further, thank you! :-)

[@MecchaKakkoi]

Love this arrangement - not overly flashy and beautifully preserves the atmosphere of the original. Sounds amazing! Was just reading some reviews of one of your books on amazon and thought I'd check out your channel - glad I did!

[@JakeReichbart]

+MecchaKakkoii I appreciate it! Feel free to look further around my channel and share any video you like... Thanks! :-)

[@JazzgutsVGvanKampen]

Very good Jake, I've always loved this Toto composition and you've captured those vocal lines so darn well in melodic sense. Here you see that a well composed piece always has a strong melody which can stand alone and also shines as a great instrumental, as usual professional and tasteful work, Vic.

[@JakeReichbart]

Jazzguts Thanks very much, always appreciate it! :-)

[@merchantsvillage]

You are my favorite player.

[@JakeReichbart]

Nick Antonaccio Thanks very much!

[@StevenMorris]

I appreciate your effort to stand out :) Your arrangement of this is nonetheless amazing, as usual! Your arrangements and understanding of chords & jazz theory are the best.

[@JakeReichbart]

Steven Morris Thanks! :-)

[@Blues4Winter]

Another great selection. I think it's pretty clear to anyone who knows anything about music and guitar that your arrangements lead the way and set the standard imho.

[@JakeReichbart]

Blues4Winter Not sure about that but Thanks!! :-)

[@paulaugust101]

As always I appreciate you sharing your talent. I'm always blown away. Time for me to start signing up for lessons.

[@JakeReichbart]

Thanks very much, please feel free to share! :-) Email me at [e-mail] for all the lesson info...

[@andrewtrem7992]

You really do an awesome job. You and I also share a really similar taste in music. Love all your steely covers- best “band” in history. Really appreciate all of those.

[@JakeReichbart]

Thanks very much, please like and subscribe if you haven’t done so yet and please make sure also to hit the bell icon so you’ll know when I post my next video… :-)

[@mikeblack819]

Hi Jake, as always with your arrangements this is THE best version I've heard of this tune for solo guitar. You really have a gift for knowing how to include all the parts of the songs. Harmony, melody, percussion and solos!

[@JakeReichbart]

Thanks very much, please feel free to share! :-)

[@genovefakaateu2996]

j'adore rien a dire c'est juste parfait👍👍👍👍👍👍👌👌👌👌👌💖💖💖💖💖💖

[@PrestonDorlig]

Played with great finesse and fluidity. Amazing version, Jake!

[@JakeReichbart]

Preston Dorlig Thanks very much!

[@coppulor6500]

how often do you see a video of anything with zero thumbs down? says it all right there.

[@JakeReichbart]

+Coppulor I appreciate it! Someone will thumbs-down it eventually, even Pat Metheny has some, it's the internet, what can you do... ;-)

[@deFunkyMofo]

I can only dream of a right-hand technique like yours ..... good work Jake

[@JakeReichbart]

Thanks very much!

[@mdolson1031]

Wow-great job Jake! Can't wait to hear this live sometime.

[@JakeReichbart]

mdolson1031 Where were you all week? I played this like 17 times on every gig I had to practice it... ;-) No worries, we'll do it soon! :-)

[@ironmonger100]

Ditto - I too was knocking this one out years before YT, but I'm not posting mine lol! This is great Jake - so much movement in your arrangements always. Awesome, keep doing it.

[@JakeReichbart]

ironmonger100 I bet you did! I'm writing down now many additional such songs to post, Blackbird, maybe even Dust in the Wind... ;-) But no Bohemian Rhapsody, too much work! ;-)

[@alistair1444]

That was beautiful

[@K-Fighter]

Sadly 5 people were sad or frustrated they couldn't hear another beautiful master piece.

[@JakeReichbart]

Thanks very much, please feel free to share!

[@digital6string1]

Very well done!!!

[@JakeReichbart]

Thanks so much, please feel free to share! :-)

[@poribrajok]

LOVELY

[@JakeReichbart]

***** Thanks very much!

[@poribrajok]

Wish u all da best :)

[@CHUCKSURFcom]

just wooow

[@JakeReichbart]

Thanks very much, please feel free to share! :-)

[@Patsik]

Again speechless. Rock on!

[@JakeReichbart]

Patsik I appreciate it! Feel free to share... Thanks!

[@arvinddavamony6110]

I appreciate your effort well played keep doing what you always do because your an Amazing musician

[@JakeReichbart]

Thanks! Please feel free to share :-)

[@arvinddavamony6110]

Thank you, for sharing your music

[@arvinddavamony6110]

Many of my friends are inspired by your playing skills, thank you once again.

[@EvanJr]

Nice, Jake. Great, bro.🥇

[@JakeReichbart]

Thanks very much, please subscribe!

[@theivory1]

Nice.

[@JakeReichbart]

Thanks very much!

[@annettelewis9725]

Awesome job!

[@JakeReichbart]

I appreciate it, feel free to share! :-)

[@joedman100]

Amazing as always jake, I find it a comfort to know I can always come here for great tunes played well , loving the DVDs I purchased man keep it up, much love from England

[@JakeReichbart]

joe dman I appreciate it! :-)

[@andrewreynolds2647]

Wow Jake just Wow, this version is amazing i loved every second of it , you are a true gem to have found on you tube, i am trying to catch up with your vids, thank you so much for sharing your beautiful music in your own unique style. I have subbed to keep up to speed with your vids. cheers. Andy.

[@JakeReichbart]

I really appreciate it! Feel free to share further, I could use all the help I can get to get the word out :-)

[@WilliamHonda]

Wonderful!

[@JakeReichbart]

William Honda Thanks!

[@philipgregorysougles1744]

So so good!

[@JakeReichbart]

Thanks so much, please feel free to share! :-)

[@Blanchefort2]

Wow, I don't know what to say. You blow me away with your fantastic arrangements and your outstanding playing. I am so glad I found your channel and that I subscribed to it. Would you please cover 'Last train home' by Pat Metheny or have you already covered it?

[@JakeReichbart]

Thanks so much, please feel free to share! :-) Sure, I play that tune, I'll post it soon...!

[@BilliardsLover]

Immaculate...

[@JakeReichbart]

Thanks!

[@kenkarsh]

Jake,, nice playing and nice arrangement!!

[@JakeReichbart]

Thanks very much, please feel free to share! :-)

[@Josh6957992]

Amazing!!

[@JakeReichbart]

Thanks!

[@abyorlintang5437]

man that's awesome i hope someday you can come to my country indonesia,or i can meet you someday somewhere coz i wannabe your disciple so bad :D

[@JakeReichbart]

Thanks very much, please feel free to share! :-) Well, I wish I could make the trip but until then I have many video lessons you can download, email at [e-mail] for all the details. Thanks again! Jake

[@CPDLee]

What treat, nice.

[@JakeReichbart]

Thanks! Please subscribe+bell if you haven't yet and please consider looking at my Patreon page where you can support my work for as little as $3... www.patreon.com/JakeReichbart

[@poribrajok]

Amazing playing

[@JakeReichbart]

***** Thanks!

[@poribrajok]

Keep on rocking ur awesome bro .

[@360MIX]

Jake, Remarkable like always.. Would love to meet you one day and personally giving you a hand shake.

[@JakeReichbart]

360mix Thanks, the pleasure will be mine!

[@kidstalentsdevelopingvideo6251]

I really like your playing styles, many songs I listened from you. One thing I cant figure out is ur tone. May you record a song with flatwound string once when you have the mood to restring this AF75? Or do you have some other guitar too? We always can see you with this axe. Thank you and all the best!

[@JakeReichbart]

Thank you! Join me right here on my KZbin channel for a live broadcast performance every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday at 7 PM EST and I’ll play your requests! :-) I use round wound 12-54…

[@Josh6957992]

I was JUST singing this!!

[@tullywacker104]

awesome man

[@tullywacker104]

so perfect

[@JakeReichbart]

Thanks so much, please feel free to share! :-)

[@JakeReichbart]

An hour and 20 min long widescreen DVD lesson - also downloadable - on how to perform this arrangement, and much more, is now available!!! Every note and chord is shown slowly and in closeup. No online store, just email me at [e-mail] to learn more!

[@christianrapshody7218]

Mantap pakde..

[@Goulart54]

The best

[@JakeReichbart]

Thank you! Join me right here on my KZbin channel for a live broadcast performance every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday at 7 PM EST and I’ll play your requests! :-)

[@weltschmerz137]

request: don't fear the reaper! thanks

[@JakeReichbart]

+Fysics Iz Phun Great song, I'll check it out!

[@weltschmerz137]

Jake Reichbart i'm looking forward to it!

[@TonyfromBham]

Have you ever taken a shot at Elvis Costello's "Alison"? I'd love to hear it.

[@JakeReichbart]

Love Elvis, I'll check it out!!

[@jasonw6688]

Awesome job!! *two thumbs up* I was wondering if you take requests.

[@JakeReichbart]

Thanks very much, please feel free to share! :-)

[@mike67006700]

Great ., have you ever played with Kenny Burrell's ? What about Michelle ramo?

[@JakeReichbart]

Thanks so much! Please feel free to share :-) Haven't had the pleasure yet...

[@JohnRBooth]

You really do this right brother :)

[@JakeReichbart]

Thanks! PLEASE help me grow my channel by subscribing/bell and watching a few of my other videos, even just 2 or 3, I appreciate it!

[@briusda7172]

I like almost more than the original

[@JakeReichbart]

Thanks so much! Please feel free to share :-)

[@ChrispenGreco]

Once again, AMAZING! Keep kicking them out brother. And consider investing in a new Tee Shirt. Preferably on that says U.S.M.C. :D Oohrah!

[@JakeReichbart]

Chrispen Greco Thanks very much! :-)

[@FiestaBounce]

just curious how much you would charge per hour for a gig like at a wedding or a corporate party?

[@JakeReichbart]

Fiesta Bounce Are you interested in me playing at an event? Email me at [e-mail]. Thanks!

[@user-hg3kc4dj7u]

Ahhhh....tts so beautiful and sweet...:)))

[@JakeReichbart]

Haniff hamid Thanks very much!

[@RonA2Zman]

Better than Weezer!

[@JakeReichbart]

Who? ;-)

[@kathleenwebster7604]

Ta.....

[@Azulnote]

Guitar skillz level = Asian. Wardrobe skills = Honey Boo Boo.

[@JakeReichbart]

+Will Sync LOL! That's a trade off I'm ok living with...

[@coppulor6500]

+Will Sync Lol. I said the same thing a few years ago. I have no problem teasing someone about something so superficial when they have such extraordinary talent. I've been playing over thirty years and am a decent player but Jake is a master. I don't go out much these days to listen to music but if Jake were playing I'd go in a heartbeat every single time.

[@MrMonsterkaraoke]

And I thought Andy Mckee was a master...hell no...you are the better man

[@JakeReichbart]

Thanks very much, please feel free to share! :-) Just a different approach, I think mine is maybe a little more accessible as an arrangement for "regular guys", like me... But certainly Andy is great! I have a terrific video lesson for this arrangement, email me at [e-mail] if interested in some info... Thanks again!

[@jonRmac76]

Totally agree. Andy McKee is awesome of course, but it's hard to figure out his stuff with all the crazy tunings he uses. I like your versions, they're complex, but if you know the chords, yours are much easier to figure out by watching and listening.

[@JakeReichbart]

Thanks very much!

[@mksland3884]

Amazing!

[@JakeReichbart]

Thanks!