Kashmir (Led Zeppelin) - Michael Kelsey

[@georgemcelroy3058]

I knew Mike when he was just starting out (Knights Past). He was so obviously a major talent at that time, I'm just surprised he hasn't become a major force in mainstream music. If there is such a thing as having too much talent to be popular... Best wishes Mike. Please keep playing. You bring immense joy to real music lovers.

[@andrewpetik2034]

My wife and I had the EXTRAORDINARY pleasure to see Michael play on multiple occasions at the Newport Coffee House in Bannockburn, Illinois.....oh so many years ago.

[@karlshrader6997]

If anybody puts a thumbs down on this I will hunt them down and put them out of their misery. Wow Michael

[@laura.sefchik]

Oh, let the sun beat down upon my face And stars fill my dreams I'm a traveler of both time and space To be where I have been To sit with elders of a gentle race This world has seldom seen They talk of days for which they sit and wait All will be revealed Talk in song from tongues of lilting grace Sounds caress my ear And not a word I heard could I relate The story was quite clear Oh, Oh, Oh, Oh, Oh, Oh, Oooh, yeah, babe I've been blind Ooh, yeah, there ain't no denyin', no denyin' All I see turns to brown As the sun burns the ground And my eyes fill with sand As I scan this wasted land Try to find, try to find the way I feel - ooh Oh, pilot of the storm who leaves no trace Like knots inside a dream Leave the path that led me to that place Yellow desert stream My Shangri-La beneath the summer moon I will return again Sure as dust floats high in June We're moving through Kashmir Oh, father of the four winds fill my sails Cross the sea of years With no provision but an open face Along the straits of fear Oh - oh, oh - oh, oh - oh, when I'm Oh, when I'm, when I'm on my way When I see, see the way you make me feel, oh, oh, oh Ooh, yeah yeah, ooh, yeah yeah But I'm down Ooh, yeah yeah, ooh, yeah yeah But I'm down ✨“The whole deal of the song is… not grandiose, but powerful: it required some kind of epithet, or abstract lyrical setting about the whole idea of life being an adventure and being a series of illuminated moments.” - Jimmy Plant 🕊The mystical longings within Robert Plant lyrics allude to a longing for the spiritual, something no doubt influenced by his Catholic upbringing. Kashmir Songwriters: James Patrick (Jimmy) Page / John Bonham / Robert Anthony Plant

[@gregtatosian2021]

Simply outstanding individual performance.

[@Aleto7733]

Came here due to Blind Melon. On a Shannon´s interview, he tells that is Michael who played in the hidden track of Soup, after lemonade ends! Amazing!

[@laura.sefchik]

✅🎥Shannon Hoon · Michael Kelsey 🕊Michael Hedges♡The Hidden Track♡New Life♡For Nico Hoon🎂 ✅my KZbin channel (music with slide show + interview with Shannon about Michael Kelsey)

[@edgarcruzguitar]

I started performing aside Michael in 2007 and every year since. He amazes me with something new every single time. Kudos Kelsey!

[@robertkreiling1746]

Now this here Ladies and Gentlemen is what REAL talent is like !

[@laura.sefchik]

🔥⚡Like Michael Hedges' brilliant transcendent covers, Michael Kelsey's "torched" cover of 'Kashmir' (Led Zeppelin) with Michael Manring (MH's dear compadre) on fretless bass was GENIUS: acoustic guitar + soulful vocals ! 🔥Remembering Michael Hedges concert · 17August2024 · Shakespeare Theater · Madison, NJ ✨♥For my brother John + my nephew Michael, "Kashmir' was their favorite performance of the evening !! Mine too. (♥Calum Graham's MH cover of 'Face Yourself' duet with MM♥) A spectacular concert, indeed; each artist played his heart out.♥So much love + joy in the room, where Michael Hedges' spirit was with us!! 🔥Michael Hedges' word "Torched": a state of heightened physical/spiritual awareness, he aspired to and worked toward, a state of being "on fire" with an all-consuming creative life-energy. 🕊It was an honor to meet Michael Kelsey, a beautiful soul, at the pre-concert reception + to share a "Quaker moment" with him and Michael Manring - as we joined hands in prayer. 🙏🏻Michael Manring had lead us in this beautiful prayer at the Yosemite Music Retreat, i hosted ✨ 15 - 19Oct2023🕊 💜➡Randy Lutge (MH's dear friend) KZbin Channel ✅ Michael Manring · Calum Graham · Yosemite Part 2 (three day memorial for my dear best friend Ranger Bob · 10 -13Oct2022) ♥Blessings to all🕊

[@kati1017]

Still so wonderful! An odyssey that fills me with yearning!

[@richwilson1788]

one of the best renditions I've heard. really unique and great technically and emotionally.

[@nicein2000]

It is to my shame that I never discovered Michael Kelsey until just this past week. HOW HAD I NOT SEEN HIS AMAZING STUFF BEFORE!!??

[@jaww22]

Shannon hoons buddy. Good stuff. Rip😥🌜🌷🌛😢

[@Maloryy]

I'm impressed, it blows my mind to discover your talent. My ears thank you!

[@bradleeuebinger2177]

Michael never ceases to amaze. This was beyond awesome!

[@ChrisStarkGtr]

Wow... Just wow! I love everything about this!

[@johnjinright9327]

This is such a heartfelt cover of a classic; it really made me re-examine the lyrics for the first time in years. Well done!

[@jillhenderson7432]

Wow, wow, wow!!! ..... The songs pretty good too, Michael! 😂🤣😘

[@bmelbeme13]

Just a little reminder of what one man can forge into reality! 🙏

[@furniture2644]

I’ve been on a Kashmir cover hunt and found some impressive interpretations but Mike is way up there with the best of them. Brilliant rendition

[@josiahsimpson8131]

When I get out of this lock down, I can’t wait to come back home and hear you again. 🤘🏼

[@Panufo]

Michael Gulezian sent me here. He's right. You givin' me piel de gallina, bro.

[@federicocauli9438]

Wow!! What a discover!!

[@vickiemaristeamdevelopment]

Michael you are a musical beast! Many thumbs up!!

[@ryosapien27]

Unreal man! Can’t wait to see you in Kent in a few weeks !

[@mattdelange]

Dude...I haven’t gotten a hit off a solo tune like this since the last time I saw Chris Whitley. Absolutely transcendent.

[@donarney5042]

Brilliant, Michael!

[@ChildofGod474]

Fantastic, as always!

[@mitakuyeoyasin2320]

Love this!!!! Your longtime fan from St Louie.

[@ianstukenborg437]

That was pretty mind blowing to say the least man!

[@chriswolfsongs]

Brilliant!

[@NAMASTEONELOVE]

Ripp it up Michael 😎‼

[@GIddyupDave]

Remarkable!

[@wethepeople4145]

Excellence.

[@TimMeyerMusic]

i would have guessed that LZ solo acoustic would be just too much to pull off -- couldn't be done. I'da been uttering wrong....but now I know better having seen the creative force of this majestic performance.

[@billbraun7784]

Well my old friend from Doc's on Stringtown years back, return to Evansville (Lamasco) so I can see this live. Because I watched but do not believe! LOL

[@wadecohagan2388]

Very nice!

[@mro2112]

Well done Michael...

[@barscotch]

Bitchin' work by a true modern master.

[@MrWyrd]

I'd absolutely love to see you do dazed and confused. ;D

[@blakebrickermusic]

HECK YEA MICHAEL!!!!

[@bmelbeme13]

And let us not forget that upon it's release, Zeppelin couldn't perform this song live. It took many years and much modern equipment before they did finally bring it to the stage. I would love to have Jimmy and Robert listen and watch this and then get their opinion. Not that it matters but why not?

[@karlk1422]

Easily one of my favorite covers of all time. Anyone know the tuning he is using?

[@MichaelKelseyTV]

C G D G C D

[@MrWyrd]

Fuck yeah this kicks so much ass

[@mrlarrybobjr]

I consider myself a Christian man. Goddamn sweet baby Jesus Michael Kelsey what have you done? This by far my friend has Put the final nail in the coffin. I used to question whether you were as cool and good as I thought you were. Question answered. Not because you play Led Zeppelin. Because you took the Zepplin to a solo level that’s never been done before. You are a legend and will never die.

[@billgremp5269]

Benjamin Hawkhurst very nice comments about Michael. He is probably the best guitarist I’ve ever seen. His live shows are absolutely mind blowing.

[@robertkreiling1746]

You sadly mistaken about your phony , so - called Faith !

[@mrlarrybobjr]

@@robertkreiling1746 thank you for judging me! You are the best! Ttfn 👋

[@robertkreiling1746]

@@mrlarrybobjr , Actually you are your own Judge on this . As you know the truth and who the Truth is !

[@mrlarrybobjr]

@@robertkreiling1746 Actually you judged me, posted it, spoke of it and condemned me in public. Thank you for casting the first stone.

[@studapeppahead5384]

Is this at Birdy's?!?!?

[@billgremp5269]

K Comm yes. He had this recorded by a friend the same day as the Indy 500. I had seen him play it a couple of times at Walt’s Pub in West Lafayette but this was his best performance of it. Just getting the guitar tuned just right is somewhat difficult also.

[@laura.sefchik]

​@@billgremp5269 At the 'Remembering Michael Hedges' concert · 17August2024 · Shakespeare Theater · Madison, NJ, Michael's performance of "Kashmir" with Michael Manring (MH's dear compadre) on fretless bass was GENIUS: acoustic guitar + soulful vocals+ stage presence. For my brother John, my nephew Michael, and me, "Kashmir" was our favorite performance of the evening !! 🔥MK + MM were "torched"🔥 Michael Hedges' word "Torched": a state of heightened physical/spiritual awareness, he aspired to and worked toward, a state of being "on fire" with an all-consuming creative life-energy.🕊 It was an honor to meet Michael Kelsey, a beautiful soul, at the pre-concert reception.

[@leejones5992]

bad to bone