John Tesh: Avalon (Full Show)

[@JOHNTESH1952]

Join me daily at: teshtv.com/ -Combining Science and Divine Healing for a Victorious life

[@PianoGuy324]

This man is the sole reason I play piano to this day. Such a huge inspiration for me.

[@williamgregory1751]

Awesome musicianship. Very inspiring.

[@rwhobbs]

Still one of my favorite albums ever. Whenever I want to relax and transport myself to another place at the piano, I pull out my Avalon book and play it. The rock version and the slow soothing version of the same theme - just genius. The album plays like a film score. So beautiful. I remember seeing you in concert in Virginia with some friends in the late 1990s, and the music from this album was front and center. My favorite concert of all time. I loved every minute of it. You inspired me as a songwriter. I was fortunate enough to record some of my music in a studio before getting married and having kids. I don't know how you did it all and raised a family! I've just learned about your book and your battle with cancer. I can't wait to get a copy. Thank you for sharing your amazing story. And God bless you for sharing your talent with the world. I hope I get to hear you in concert again some day in the post-covid entertainment boom! You are a treasure and I hope you know how much your music has blessed, influenced and impacted so many people like me.

[@toddwieland7664]

It’s my best time when my wife was still alive The 1990s

[@tinasabatina2829]

I got a $130 speeding ticket to the blasting sound of John Tesh at Red Rock. Thank God it was before the surcharges and it was in Maine, so out of state for me.

[@williemnatzakanian3345]

Avalon and Catalina Island , a piece of California beauty. Nothing like a symphony orchestra setting too. Thank you.

[@katem.scarbeck524]

I took my teenage daughter to see this concert in Topeka Kansas. Watching the powerful control Tesh used on the piano was inspiring. Several times she and I had tears in our eyes from the sheer beauty of the music. Daughter bought me the CD for my birthday; I have now purchased all the John Tesh CDs and still today, they remain my favorite music ♥ Thank you John, for sharing your gift with the world.

[@johntesh4981]

Thank you for your love and support which has brought me this far, it's has been a hard time for me but you supports has got me standing even in difficult times, I can't appreciate enough, the support of fans who have prayed for me, I welcome you to my KZbin channel. Write me on hangout or email. [e-mail]

[@nancy-katharynmcgraw2669]

Amen & Amen Hallelujah ‼️🙏

[@damagedgoods62]

As I sit in Afghanistan...watching this great performance it takes me back into a time machine. I saw you in Kansas City at the Starlight Theater in the early 90's John. So cool to see this and be transported to another place. We're all blessed that you recovered and we have you for a little longer in this life producing wonderful uplifting sounds!

[@willrowe6088]

Good Lord I hope your ok as of right now.

[@damagedgoods62]

@@willrowe6088 Thanks for the well wishes...retrograded out of there at end of June.

[@willrowe6088]

@@damagedgoods62 Alright!

[@jschroeder2761]

I am glad you are home. 🇺🇲 Thank you for serving our Beautiful Country if you were in the Military but Grateful you are safely back where you should be.

[@BennieTarrMusic]

@@jschroeder2761 They did it for the money.

[@Mr.J.Conant]

I remember rewinding this VHS tape every week to listen to this album when I was a kid with my sister. Man, have the years gone by since then.

I had the tape.

[@shakiralubbe3354]

I did the same😊

[@PatrickNKimball]

I saw John perform his Avalon concert in Spokane Washington when he went in tour just after I watched this concert on PBS. I was mesmerized by the TV show. My wife had gone away for a girls camp for our church and I heard about the concert on the radio-a jazz/new age station-and immediately went to buy tickets. I asked how much front row seats were, and bought ones as close as were available for $38.00! I was on the right side of the stage with nothing in front of me! Best money I had ever spent on myself! But, during the concert, he started playing some of his romantic songs and suggested we all find someone next to us to get close to. I sat there, alone and wishing my wife had been able to come along. The concert was everything I had seen on the TV and more! The musicians!-Superb! The sound!-Spectacular! The showmanship!-Unmatched! Everything was magical! He and several others at one point were playing on portable, microphoned instruments. They disappeared, but you could hear them. They had gotten in the elevator and went up to the highest balcony to do a mini concert for the people in the cheap seats! That’s just the kind of guy John is! As a teenager, I had gone with my folks to see John Denver twice when he came to Spokane. Everyone was singing his songs with him and it was a memorable, Spirit-filled concert. Though John Tesh’s concert had very little signing, that same Spirit was present, and I thrilled at having the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to see this complete concert, live. I will never forget it. Thanks, John!

[@johntesh8219]

This is wonderful! Thank you.

[@erichawkins5738]

Fantastic!!!

[@erindesmet9539]

I watched the PBS special when it aired, I was 5. I watched the VHS recording daily after that. Learned to play the piano. :) Twenty years later, I'm soooooo glad this is available online. A piece of my childhood right here.

[@johntesh4981]

Thank you for your love and support which has brought me this far, it's has been a hard time for me but you supports has got me standing even in difficult times, I can't appreciate enough, the support of fans who have prayed for me, I welcome you to my KZbin channel. Write me on hangout or email. [e-mail]

[@EagleV2411]

Love the music of John Tesh. Amazing to experience the genius of his music and hear of the miracles in his life. It inspires you to develop a higher level of believability of what is i store for you!

[@MimicoBungalow]

...all Tesh's music sounds the same - sophomoric and overblown. sorry.

[@teshmusic]

I love the opening to shock!!!

[@blessedbeachball8011]

new subscriber love this and world of dance 2007 God Bless You Thanks For Sharing You Gift of Music With the World.

[@Ragnarak69]

Saw the concert when I was a kid at Walnut Creek NC. It was my first concert and I'll never forget it.

[@BennieTarrMusic]

This video was a huge influence on me when I was starting to play guitar, back when I was 13... Needless to say my playing doesn't sound anything like the guys in the show - but this concert still sounds really amazing!

[@JOHNTESH1952]

It's one of my favorites.

[@joshwhite2764]

I was 9 when Live at Red Rocks was on VHS tape in my parents living room, and 11 when I saw this in 1997. Its 2024 now, anyone else here in 2024?

[@leetingler619]

I've enjoyed John Tesh's music for years, he is an inspiration. Thanks John for all you have done for music and the Lord. Thankyou.

[@SusanMarie-h]

I had every single CD, Redrock and Avalon, my favorites. Even after all these years will listen to them at night. Thank you John Tesh for helping my depression in ways you will never know.

[@stuartadamsrailfanningvideos]

Hi John. I visited Avalon many years ago with my aunt, uncle, cousin, and a friend of my cousin. My uncle was the one who introduced me to this Avalon album. I'm a railfan, and I listen to this album while standing trackside waiting for trains to come by my camera. I also work on a railroad for a living, and I've played this many times at work in the railroad mechanical shop, and it makes everything more relaxing because working on the railroad is a stressful job.

[@andrewc1097]

I love Spanish steps. Every instrument has a moment to shine and you can hear such passion!

[@just_another_boring_guy]

We listened over and over, lost count already. What a wonderful performance. Went to his concert at Pepperdine U. and wish I was at Catalina island during this performance.

[@rodmcdonough6111]

This album has been my favorite since it came out. Always inspirational and musically dazzling. Thank you John!

[@joycegrasso5413]

John and Connie, did the night news and like they fell in love with each other in front of the the camera on the news show they worked on. He has grown sooo much and multi talented. I’d like to hear more about Connie and child. Thank you

[@joycegrasso5413]

I watched on tv or we watched them fall in love. The show was where they announced they get married. We fell in love with them. Do they have children? John’s talent is awesome! I will get to hear him as much as I can! 🙏🙏🙏

[@coryblocker2056]

I was "dragged" to this concert in San Antonio by my wife and another couple. All I new of John Tesh at the time was ET. The fact that we would have great seats and a drink waitress helped a bit. It was outdoors at the historic Sunken Gardens Theater. It was was one of the best concerts I have been to - still to this day. I ran out and bought the CD the next day. It was second only to the Rush R30 tour when I had front row seats and got to meet Alex & Geddy before the show. I remember seeing this on PBS but was never able to find the video in the stores. This will suffice for now. Thanks for posting it!

[@dewannachase-jansen7235]

MY Forever---MEMOIRS of uniqueness in Musical Presentation Composition and live SHOWS-Such compilation-ENERGY!

[@janestites2427]

Thank you John! For this joyful music and for showing me Catalina! I ended up getting married there. Heaven on earth!

[@johntesh4981]

Thank you for your love and support which has brought me this far, it's has been a hard time for me but you supports has got me standing even in difficult times, I can't appreciate enough, the support of fans who have prayed for me, I welcome you to my KZbin channel. Write me on hangout or email. [e-mail]

[@johntesh4981]

Thank you for your love and support which has brought me this far, it's has been a hard time for me but you supports has got me standing even in difficult times, I can't appreciate enough, the support of fans who have prayed for me, I welcome you to my KZbin channel. Write me on hangout or email. [e-mail]

[@thomasfrank575]

Hello dear How are you doing today Hope all is well with you I'm Thomas by name I hope this message will find you well & healthy and I hope we can be good friends since we are meeting here for the first time,i think you are a good person

[@seanmcaleavy2369]

Hey John! I was at this show on the island. Great performance! It is very generous of you to post it here for folks to watch for free. Thank you!

[@arlisesanson2697]

Sean McAleavy I bet you enjoyed it Sean!

[@CarlosPoroj]

I visit the island with my children. Beautiful and wonderful place. Precious music. I love it. Always. Beautiful musician's. Charlieporoj

[@seanmcaleavy2369]

Yes, it is both beautiful and wonderful! I grew up here and when my time comes it is where I'll die. I have a small recording studio that overlooks Avalon bay. Just me and my three dogs and a whole bunch of musical instruments. I'm a very fortunate guy.

[@seanmcaleavy2369]

Adriana Sparkle, I love your name! And yes, I enjoyed it very much! Everybody attending loved it too. This video is very well done, with beautiful arial of the island. The best footage of the Island I have ever seen actually. And being from Catalina, I have seen lots. And John's music translates very well to the video, but being in the room as it's happening is really just magical.

[@kimlettau4167]

John is so good, powerful and plays with meaning! God given talent! I saw him in concert many many years ago in East Lansing, Michigan. I had front row seats I have NEVER been so moved at a concert before. He's a blessed man!

[@Tech_Virtuoso]

He does! He is very passionate about his music and it is conveyed in every ounce of nuance of his amazing performances!

[@thomasfrank575]

Hello dear How are you doing today Hope all is well with you I'm Thomas by name I hope this message will find you well & healthy and I hope we can be good friends since we are meeting here for the first time,i think you are a good person

[@ryanpeplinski1884]

You were (and are) a huge inspiration to my piano playing, I got to play the Red Rocks piano solo suite with my high school concert band. Thanks John!

[@someonesomewhere8805]

wow. I remember a friend of mine had this on VHS back in the day. My other musician friends and I used to get stoned and watch this all the time lol. Now almost 20 years later, the musicianship is still jaw dropping. Even better than I remember it. So glad it's on KZbin.

[@nanawynn6916]

Lol. I can relate we did the same..his music inspired us to dream beyond reality

[@e30m31989]

So much passion. I, was not there... I would have loved to. Thank you for your gift to all.

[@dianerounsfull]

This is beautiful and made me cry because this touched me my heart. Mom is fighting cancer and other things. Everyone please pray for her.

[@emmyknowsbeauty810]

We will be praying for her and your family. Sending lots of prayer, healing, strength in these difficult times 🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@johntesh4981]

Thank you for your love and support which has brought me this far, it's has been a hard time for me but you supports has got me standing even in difficult times, I can't appreciate enough, the support of fans who have prayed for me, I welcome you to my KZbin channel. Write me on hangout or email. [e-mail]

[@moonwalker091000]

So happy to see the full show on You Tube. I have been looking for years. Thank you!!

[@Contact_Info]

I'm crying right now.

[@patrickmullen1153]

P.S. Great album as all of them are. Hope you are well. Thank you to you and all the other outstanding musicians and staff that work with for blessing us with all of that God given creative genius. Blessings to all from just a fellow brother in Christ!

[@aferraioli1]

Fantastic!! Had a copy in VHS!!

[@johnsturm9365]

Thankyou soo much John.I have looked for a copy of this video.Even PBS doesnt have it! This one of my favorite performances of all time! I wore out two CDs!

[@joestock4281]

John, My wife and I had the pleasure of seeing your performance at DTE Energy Music Theater, just north of Detroit, about 15 or so years ago. We remember you telling everyone that the airline had lost your bags, and the only shoes you had were a pair of flip flops! Rather funny, but it certainly didn't affect your playing at all. I still remember how your fingers seemed to dance across the keys, and your electronic violinist was quite the performer as well!

[@teshmusic]

inspired feeling when listening to Shock

[@lolabrown8929]

You are an amazing Musician, composer, author. All talented person roll into one. Your music inspire me no end. Thank you for sharing your incredible talents to us. God bless you. :)

[@lindawentink2725]

Cant remember where i first heard this but it transported me. Still does🥰

[@guyloehr5820]

glad this is on here !! after I saw this on TV i went out and bought it the next day.. fantastic music !!! and I saw you on a interview just the other day.. hope you stay healthy !!!

[@BigBrotherMateyka]

25:57 At long last, after _years_ of searching and wondering what this sweet little musical number was, I have _finally_ found it; on John Tesh's Avalon CD collection, it appears as an "Untitled Track", and a _hidden_ track, at that. When I was a child, listening to Tesh's music was very therapeutic for me, and I'm so glad to know there were others who may have slumbered to this lovely tune. "Goodnight Moon" it is. :) From what I can hear, the lyrics are: Close your eyes and drift away Touch the stars and the sky on your way Say your prayers and know that soon The rising sun will bid goodnight moon.

[@kondur05]

Conocí tu musica en la radio una madrugada de 1995 desde siempre me acompaña, gracias por tu obra

[@patrickmullen1153]

Goodnight Moon! We used to read a bedtime story to our kids by that name 26 and 28 years ago. You brought a tear to my eyes. Who was the vocalist for that song?

[@michewilliams1594]

My husband and my parents were blessed to be apart of this Live taping of this album in Catalina . John paid for everyone’s boat ride over it was invited guest only

[@odsdrummer]

Brother Tesh a true blessing to the body of Christ and to the world!

[@Tech_Virtuoso]

Indeed!

[@airdailyx]

God bless you for uploading this!! I’ve been looking for this since watching it on PBS back in 1996

[@Lenamusic]

it was my son birthday on march 10 Thank you so much he loves music and piano I play as you do in this day Thank you so much for this performance ...It is Epic performance from you dear

[@waverly2468]

I'm trying to improve my piano skills. Reading your bio and watching your concerts is a great motivation for me. It's very rewarding attempting to learn something like the Mendelssohn Spinning song instead of just listening to it on my iPod. So thanks John.

[@johntesh4981]

Thank you for your love and support which has brought me this far, it's has been a hard time for me but you supports has got me standing even in difficult times, I can't appreciate enough, the support of fans who have prayed for me, I welcome you to my KZbin channel. Write me on hangout or email. [e-mail]

[@Ленад-е1ш]

MIRACLE TALENT FROM GOD :-* :-* :-* BLESS GOD YOU

[@miguelangelvenegasferniza3274]

I have this concert on VHS!!!

[@Mr.J.Conant]

Miguel Angel Venegas Ferniza, but do you have the case with it as well??? 🤔😉😅 Mine is in mint condition, well sorta

[@private_cruise]

INVU

[@v.dargain1678]

Yeah . It's a definite oldie but goodie .

[@ananthapadmanaban]

Omg I regret not knowing about you! I feel so calm and happy listening to this music! -from India.

[@csqghoul]

Big fan of yours love your music

[@harleyriderny69]

Thanks for the post. I wore out my vhs copy. Epic show.

[@v.dargain1678]

Chuckle .

[@peza1000]

Amazing

[@bobdong]

I love your music sir !!

[@Contact_Info]

I haven't stopped crying since this song was released.

[@DrinkingStar]

This video reminds me of the PBS video of Yanni playing at the Acropolis in Athens many years ago. I believe Linda Grey( actress on the TV show Dallas) as a sponsor of this performance.

[@LOM1911]

I’d really like to see this released on Blu-Ray.

[@ashleyyago3798]

Hi LOM1911. I Wholeheartedly Agree with You!!❤❤ I am a John Yeah Lover, All the Way!! I have his CD Soundtrack, to this particular show, but I don't have anything on DVD. But If this was Released on Blu-Ray!! That Would be Cool, too!!😊😊

[@airdailyx]

And remastered full wide screen with Dolby Atmos

[@jc6594]

Happy 65th Birthday John Tesh

[@v.dargain1678]

And many more .

[@just_another_boring_guy]

What? 65 already ? by this time... closer to 70?

[@JozsefneLantai]

VISITING A WONDERFUL FRIEND IN PINE ISLAND/FL AND "GUITAR BY THE FIRE" JOHN TASH CD I GOT TO KNOW ... GOT ONE FOR MYSELF AND BROUGHT IT HOME WITH ME TO BUDAPEST/HUNGARY AND WHENEVER WISH TO HAVE THE FEELING BEING ACROSS THE OCEAN I PLAY IT ON CD ... "THE JOHN TESH PROJECT"

[@shadrachjackson752]

Hello John. I've always loved your music, and musical talent. I watched the Live At Red Rocks concert on PBS, and also Avalon on PBS as well. By the way, your version of Barcelona at your Avalon concert in 1997 is my favorite so far between the Avalon and Red Rocks versions. Thank you for your contribution of melody and song to the world. I noticed that you used the Kurzweil K2500xs during your Avalon concert in 1997. If you don't mind, what do you think about the K2500xs, it's sounds, capabilities as a workstation, and it's durability in touring. Thank you John Tesh in advance.

[@arlisesanson2697]

What a beautiful band!!

[@v.dargain1678]

With flamingos !

[@Ленад-е1ш]

BLESSED MUSICANT

[@MauroDanielMezaZamora1998]

Remembering "John Tesh: The Avalon Concert", which first ever aired as part of KPBS San Diego's March 1997 Membership Campaign, Circa March 18, 1997 and still remembering when John Tesh visited the KPBS studios where he asking for membership support for public television in San Diego!!

la alquila one of favorite songs.

[@forresthaggertychannel4301]

Awesome!

[@v.dargain1678]

True . If you play piano , the sound of a grand piano is the best !

[@BettyTodLove3]

Hace mucho que no lo escuchaba, pero extrañé su musica, no se necesitaba estar alegre y despierta. Al ratito estaré buscando otra cosa. Fue curioso la primera vez que lo escuché fue en 1996, por accidente mi primo llevó medio lote de discos descontinuados por el estudio de grabación estaban mal grabados, tomé al azar algunos ya los iban a tirar, el suyo era el único que se escuchaba bien salvo las pistas finales. Rescaté lo que pude y fue fascinante.

[@stevemitchell2252]

This music should be called music to action scenes to movies

[@siegfriedherrmann6212]

.......to this day...even though its been 27 years....i still consider this one of the most endearing concerts ive ever watched.....let alone on PBS!!!!!...it also is a bittersweet nostolgic experience for me in that my Mother was also watching it with me and loved it as well!!...sadly...she passed away 9 years ago....that memory will always be special to me!! does anybody know if this presentation (on blue ray) is available????.......all i see on Amazon is the audio recording...no video recording of any kind! what gives?...i mean...i know it was shown on PBS in 1997.......i guess when all is said and done..i may have to see if PBS sells copies of the live show!

[@refinedmediainc]

54:03 ahhh when that exploded! It's still got that amazing feels

[@a2j.holyloveaffairreyna757]

AND Humans Cannot Get Enough OF Instrumentalist Holy GHOST Talented Women Men Children 🎼🎻 ONLY GOD 🎶🎹 JESUS OUR SAVIOUR' PRECIOUS HOLY SPIRIT Screams Claps Yells

[@peza1000]

Amen

[@Robbie_Wallace_2007_2]

*Salúdame Sr. Tesh!! kokoro plox!*

[@connorsol]

Hi John! Listener since 5 years old, in '95 (kid in the car during Live @ Red Rocks type situation) and I just noticed a musical parallel between a piece of yours here at 15:33 and the most "iconic" theme from the OST of a little video game that can be described as "a gravity-flipping Mario game in space". Anyway, the chord structure lines up almost perfectly between your piece L'Aquila at 15:33 and this piece called "Positive Force" from a game called "VVVVVV"! kzbin.info/www/bejne/iqGWopyFgNp4eK8 (at about 0:41 you can hear it) It is chip tune music, so pardon that, but it's a delightful parallel and I've always wondered why I loved that track so much in that game: it's practically a John Tesh composition! 🤣 p. s. someone did a piano arrangement of another version of the same theme that's easier on the ears: kzbin.info/www/bejne/eHK2mIeHfM-Xe8k

[@marcelacaramel2744]

I can relate to the kid in the car listening to red rocks on cassette. I remember wanting to listen to all the things my friends were listening to like Spice Girls, Britney Spears, and Backstreet Boys, but years later, my, oh, my I’m grateful I grew up listening to this in the car instead

[@Raquelsoaresespiritualidades]

Love you forever .... instagram ?

[@tnawcwvictoria]

I remember this very well 20 years ago when this came out, I was still in High School and my favorite is still Roundball Rock the theme to the NBA on NBC and this was back when Michael Jordan still RULED the NBA

[@DrinkingStar]

John, did you ever do a version of "I can't make you love me"? I heard a piano version of that song and I thought I heard your name as the artist who performed the song. If you did not, you might want to do a solo piano version of that song.

[@Mikacicaa]

whats the song at 1:14:00 ? the one after discovery with kids

[@denisemartinez4566]

💯 💯 💯

[@davidleyva]

On last Monday, 4th of July my family and I went to Catalina Island, I tried to find out which house is the one that John used to take the picture of the CD and where he recorded some of the songs but I wasn’t sure of which one. There’s one on top that may be the one. John, do you have any behind the scenes pictures or videos that I can see to see which is the house? Thank you!

[@andrewc1097]

1:14:04 and great send off 1:17:34

[@shadrachjackson8928]

I wonder if that's the Kurzweil K2500x, or the K2500xs that John Teah is using in this concert.

[@70humdinger94]

Maybe it's me but did you notice that the loudest cheer came when John started playing Roundball Rock? Probably the only piece of music in John's repertoire that most people recognize? ("Oh yeah, the old NBA on NBC theme music").

[@surveyordave]

how did they get that piano out onto the back patio??

[@toddwieland7664]

Jt forever

[@marie-claireseguin8642]

Bonjour M. Tesh, J'organise un concert dans la province de Quebec en francais. Seriez-vous interesse de participer? Sinon, connaissez-vous une orchestre de musique classique qui serait disponible en septembre 2019?

[@DavidS22003]

do you perform rap or metal music

[@mrsirman2177]

Is this Tony Robbins fav music?

[@DavidS22003]

who is avalon is that the name of your orchestra members

[@v.dargain1678]

Avalon is a place . It is supposed to be the island burial place of King Arthur . Google it .

[@stanziegler6621]

Avalon is also the name of the bay on Santa Catalina Island where this concert was recorded. The building is an iconic casino…

[@timothyjohnbarr-hughes9519]

Do you have anything to tell me John Tesh? I am Susan's husband and have always been since 1997.

[@ratjar7025]

Snoop Dogg's number one inspiration

[@rv4332]

3:07

[@ryle2814]

"Josh tesh nicceeeee"-Louis Huang

[@cableguy316]

Tesh.

[@v.dargain1678]

He gets around

[@Blueeyedsoul1986]

Where was this taped at ?

[@Blueeyedsoul1986]

John Tesh thank you john avalon is now my favorite one of ur songs . :)

[@DavidS22003]

@@Blueeyedsoul1986 wow thats great i thought this video was a genuine you tube original

[@v.dargain1678]

@@JOHNTESH1952 Santa Catalina , California . Cool .

[@johntesh4981]

Thank you for your love and support which has brought me this far, it's has been a hard time for me but you supports has got me standing even in difficult times, I can't appreciate enough, the support of fans who have prayed for me, I welcome you to my KZbin channel. Write me on hangout or email. [e-mail]

[@johntesh4981]

Thank you for your love and support which has brought me this far, it's has been a hard time for me but you supports has got me standing even in difficult times, I can't appreciate enough, the support of fans who have prayed for me, I welcome you to my KZbin channel. Write me on hangout or email. [e-mail]

[@rodmcdonough6111]

Do I see G.E. Smith as one of the cool guitarists?

[@afterhourswhoup9568]

I think the man on the bongo drums in the Safari outfit may have gotten a little too excited......

[@MichaelWilliams-sk2qo]

Air

[@marcusc4828]

John ought to tour with yanni again ...after all it was John tesh who introduced yanni to the world