Julian Lage - "Double Southpaw" (Live in Brighton)

[@JulioOHoulihan]

I was at this show. My third time seeing Julian Lage, first time being him solo. This was definitely the stand-out piece of the night. A poor lady collapsed at the beginning of the night, right at the end of a song, right at the front of the stage. Julian addressed it straight away with calm and concern, there was a brief break in the show and once it all resumed, Julian gave us updates on the woman throughout the show, letting us know she was alright. One thing that makes these shows and Julian's playing so incredible is his kind spirit and open heart, I've never seen a musician so free live. I was lucky to meet him and talk to him after a show in London in 2018, where, when parting after telling him how much we loved the show, I plucked enough courage to tell him how much his videos inspired me and gave me motivation - he called me back to talk to me more about practice and mindset around practice. I got his autograph and was walking on air for about a week.

[@jincoltrane3314]

I was there too! Absolutely mesmerising evening and nice one on the autograph mate!

[@Chiller11]

Nice story.

[@snowfiresunwind]

These daily uploads are a revelation!

[@Nic______]

His playing is always so effortlessly heartfelt. It’s never phoned in

[@The_History_Man]

SURELY there is an album to be released from this tour. The concerts have been phenomenal and these recordings are beautiful. Please, please please. We need these on vinyl for posterity.

[@grahamaldridge]

Seconded. I’d happily purchase every show. But I’ve got it BAAAAD. :-)

[@FesteringEarth]

I third this, I've been listening to every video I can of this tour. He's been absolutely killing it and makes me listen in complete awe

[@neilmarsh7437]

yay another one! loving this series JL is my guitar hero for sure

[@jada90]

Julian, thank you for sharing your brilliance with the world - you're an ever-new source of inspiration for me and many others

[@grahamaldridge]

I was there, and this was one of many highlights. What a beautiful, wonderful and playful performance. ❤

[@EasyBreather000]

I was there !

[@FromtheSoultotheFretboard]

Simply amazing, forever original!!

[@tikaal]

the kind of person that makes us realise how important art is

[@nipunsyn]

I might just melt away listening to this❤

[@MarkMogom]

Guitar is just a medium to convey the emotions of Julian to us.

[@hoisin75]

the best player alive UPDATE: CAN EVERYONE CALM DOWN ON MY ORIGINAL, THROW AWAY COMMENT. YES, I'M GUILTY OF HYPERBOLE IN CLAIMING ANYONE IS BEST. WE ARE ALL LUCKY ENOUGH TO LIVE IN AN ERA OF INCREDIBLY GIFTED GUITARISTS. WE ARE ALL FANS, AND PROBABLY MUSICIANS. CAN WE SUPPORT ONE ANOTHER AND NOT DESCEND INTO STUPID ARGUMENTS. Besides, I’m actually the best.

[@attentiondeficitsquirrel7660]

I would say him and Tommy Emmanuel.

[@Louis-ef4eb]

​@@attentiondeficitsquirrel7660mmm No...

[@attentiondeficitsquirrel7660]

@@Louis-ef4eb Tommy Emmanuel is a fucking great guitar player.

[@Louis-ef4eb]

@@attentiondeficitsquirrel7660 He can play....

[@douglasholdenjr.45]

Subjective

[@jipes]

A beautiful stroll to Andalusia !

[@kpewn]

I Was there. Drove from London as I missed him at the jazz festival and decided that after seeing Metheny few days before I had to close the year with one if not my favourite guitar player alive. What a concert!! I was in first row, 3 meters far, impossible in London (saw him at jazz cafe with the band years ago). As in previous comments above, Julian is PURE class and FREEDOM. He is not performing nor executing, mainly he is communicating and sometimes exploring. What a bliss. Pure art. Also, I believe that collings was Aridndack by the overtones and volume. Julian right hand is even better than his left one, something that only on a pure acoustic concert you can really appreciate. Will see him again in Jan! 3 days later I am still excited and can’t stay away from my guitar. Thx Julian 🙏

[@missouriboy66]

The most expressive guitarist of this generation…

[@figueroa661]

This is so fantastic. I love Double Southpaw as recorded on The Layers but hearing him expand on the themes in a live setting is such a privilege. So grateful for these recordings.

[@philippelereveur]

Merci. Julian est très inspiré et inspirant. Quel incroyable guitariste !

[@TheAye7]

Soo Good❤❤❤

[@eliotmccann2589]

Glorious. That shifty fretting hand move at 3:46 is a trifle cheeky...

[@BrianVallotton]

Thank you Julian for being so generous with your work and sharing it. It is truly a joy. I loved your version of Northern Shuffle you did a few days ago... It was absolutely fun to hear! God bless you and have a wonderful Thanksgiving. We have so much to be grateful for. 🙂

[@canadagomezc.b.canada1121]

Que musicalidad, fantástico!!!!

[@JeremyAndersonBoise]

^ 100% factual

[@halfhorationelson]

Mind blowing

[@mattimalinen8080]

Oh Lord, how I love the way Abe Lincoln plays

[@cheflA1]

All the videos are so beautiful and the playing is so perfect. There is not the smallest mistake audible at any time. Every note and every sound is just perfect. This blows my mind! There is so much joy, contempt, respect and love in Julian's music. It's truly inspiring. I'm so happy to finally see him in December.

[@brianwoodlief]

Julian is UNREAL!! Best living guitarist?

[@cliftonroberts6908]

Love the flamenco influence. Brilliant playing.

[@PaulMcKendrick]

The Layers EP is top notch and this version enhances the original.

[@janures]

actually the only thing I get on vinyl and it is pure beauty

[@allanvanuga9196]

Great video.

[@jazzetplus]

Magnifique !

[@HoboGardenerBen]

Thanks for being so good at playing guitar and sharing it with us here :)

[@dananthony6258]

Same as every time I hear him preform, leaves me asking myself, did that really just happen ? And where the hell did I go for the last 5 minutes because I definitely wasn’t here. 😮

[@jeremyacton4569]

This for me was epic crazy funny fun, always supremely intelligent, but with capricious and rambunctious, SPECIAL kind of crazy. I think the term " Style Lage" is a new genre of guitar.

[@georgeshicky]

So Spanish - I love it! ❤️‍🔥

[@adamweinberg1768]

Thank you for uploading these daily vids. So great. I'm in awe of the tone/sound Julian gets. Just a guitar one mic, no monitors...would love more insight on how he's doing this.

[@phish1]

Yeah wtf! How come when I just play w a mic pointed at the guitar it sounds nothing like this lol

[@adamweinberg1768]

@@phish1 I was just on the road for a small tour and for the tunes I play solo acoustic, I tried this set up. Didn't work for me at all 🤪, had to go back to using a monitor and a clip on DPA mic.

[@russelldawkins9094]

Having no monitor helps the clarity of the sound. I’m guessing the mic is either a Neumann, Earthworks or Schoeps omni.

[@androbukhov]

Bravo

[@1flat5th]

damn, kid, you just get better every day.

[@MB-gx3jn]

Dude! Out of this world!

[@rompeodas]

¡Uf, Julián! Hace tiempo que huí de los número uno y de los mejores para poder desnudar la singularidad; y en tu trabajo, esfuerzo e interpretaciones suelo acabar siendo yo el que termina desnudo, con sentimientos y recuerdos a flor de piel. No te conozco, así que no sé si eres un ser especial pero tú música si que lo es. Esta interpretacion me ha transportado a la noche que estuve en el Patio de los Arrayanes de la Alhambra (cuando visites España, intenta visitarla por la noche) y creo que ese par de suspiros que se escuchan hacen más humana tú interpretación. Son como voces silenciosas que se dejan oír. Gracias por tu música, es un regalo en forma de ramillete de emociones. 2:43 2:43

[@michaelrainbow4203]

Just... beautiful

[@kingpington]

Love it 🔥🤝

[@marcterencemckenna]

Got to say. I love the way you post. Art is one thing - timing is another. Blown away by what looks like an sm57 only ? Wowzers

[@Pinko_Band]

Its a condenser mic

[@neilmarsh7437]

The SM57 is a cardioid dynamic microphone this looks like a small condenser as mentioned - way more sensitive - maybe a Neuman KM184 or similar with a wind shield on it? Hard to see

[@marcterencemckenna]

@neilmarsh7437 yeah it is such a good sound for 1 mic very impressed

[@timothysandstrom95]

beautifully free, sailing, wow!

[@drscholl78]

hypnotic!

[@uzer1970]

Нет слов Любое выступление Смотрю открыв рот Потрясающее владение инструментом Настоящая музыка Живая Творческая ...................

[@bmajorguitar6997]

Your sound is like to water falling sound. Sometimes powerful and sometimes soft... So very exciting music😅

[@shravanacharyaofficial]

Julian is the most artistic guitarist alive! ah, the best guitarist.

[@ArekE23]

Free

[@renatolimongi3401]

quando tiene una chitarra in mano Julian si stacca dal costone dove stanno gli umani musicisti e decolla verso una dimensione che stupisce lui per primo e noi lo guardiamo estasiati

[@steelcityspeedshopj.r6942]

i❤u

[@PseudoIntellectual2.0]

Has a seafaring feel.

[@escherpainting8622]

That move at 3:40 is absolutely fucking ridiculous.

[@Chiller11]

Ok I’m just putting my guitars up for sale! What’s the point? Seriously, he is such an excellent player.

[@dananthony6258]

You think he’s using the green Dunlop turtle pick ? I used to love those but moved to purple.

[@grahamaldridge]

Yeah, that’s what he’s using.

[@francisjurksaitis]

Why do I get the feeling Julian is about to play in London and I don't have a ticket?

[@grahamaldridge]

He played Cadogan Hall last Thursday, and Brighton on Sunday. I’m genuinely sorry to tell you that, as I know how gutted I’d be.

[@leomilani_gtr]

Beautiful! But I miss the electric and band!!

[@evanwilliams8908]

Maybe he could get a guitar that doesn’t buzz for the next show.

[@carlosmorell7071]

He can play everything, except flamenco.

[@kpewn]

I Was there. Drove from London as I missed him at the jazz festival and decided that after seeing Metheny few days before I had to close the year with one if not my favourite guitar player alive. What a concert!! I was in first row, 3 meters far, impossible in London (saw him at jazz cafe with the band years ago). As in previous comments above, Julian is PURE class and FREEDOM. He is not performing nor executing, mainly he is communicating and sometimes exploring. What a bliss. Pure art. Also, I believe that collings was Aridndack by the overtones and volume. Julian right hand is even better than his left one, something that only on a pure acoustic concert you can really appreciate. Will see him again in Jan! 3 days later I am still excited and can’t stay away from my guitar. Thx Julian 🙏