M. Tallstrom - Foggy Mountain Breakdown - banjo style fingerpicking on guitar

[@frankm5150]

Ive been playing for 30+ years. This is probably the most impressive thing ive seen someone do on a guitar. Glad this is still up on KZbin after 14 years

[@travis7091]

I couldn't go to sleep last night for some reason trying to think of this video and couldn't remember how to find it or what song it was, today I heard someone play foggy mountain breakdown on banjo and it jogged my memory🎉it's probably been 5-10 years since I'd saw/heard it, glad to have found it again. I'll listen to it a few more times to confirm that my guitar career is over.

[@aaronlarsen7447]

For sure, and he acknowledged that it took some focus with that sigh at the end. I felt it too.

[@WorldsBestGuitarists]

Sometimes, I wonder if songs like this inspire more people to start playing guitar, or cause existing pickers to throw down their guitars in disgust and take up playing bass. Five stars, absolutely amazing.

[@nessolson]

Think again kzbin.info/www/bejne/foaspJylqpWaoJY

[@susanroycroft89]

Don here from Hamilton NZ, wow I don't use a thumb pick l think I'll give it some practice, brilliant technique, thanks again

[@denisotimguitar]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@andrewwhiteheadmaking2murd699]

I been playing for 1 year. And this makes me sick and inspired

[@denisotimguitar]

@@andrewwhiteheadmaking2murd699 I AGREE 🤣

[@davidskinner3818]

Hi there, my name is David Skinner I'm a guitar player from ireland. I really never comment on anything on youtube, but I have to say this is genuinely one of the most impressive things I have ever seen done with a guitar. Fantastic work sir.

[@DDowza]

I've come back and watched this every few months for over 10 years now, so good!

[@dechs54321]

I probably watch it at least once a month 👍

[@Skelterz]

Same here it’s a fucking joke how good this is.

[@goatsemarathon6642]

You're not the only one!

[@donhiggins6607]

aaand me

[@agentcooper497]

Indeed.

[@kevin30705]

How does this NOT have 400 BILLION views ?

[@RcKtje]

I second that; simly amazing.

[@MichaelJeffrey]

because it's not Justin Beiber stroking his feminine hair in a dance clip about nothing...

[@danielibnz]

kevin lee Simply, because people don’t understand and they are not ready. Let’s take it this way: I’d rather belong to a selected group... It’s a fact

[@danielibnz]

I heard this some years ago and, again, you are still the Man

[@matthewmasson2235]

There’s only 8 billion people in this world you stupid fuck that’s why

[@scott6728]

Mr Tallstrom or Sir. Ain't no other way to address you. That was a mind-blower.

[@marcusaurelius4526]

this is the technically the most impressive guitar playing i've ever witnessed

[@ChrisTopher-vh8tu]

This has been my all time favorite KZbin video for 13 years now!! What an absolute shred!! I’ve been a flat picker for 18 of my 32 years on this earth.. I’m still jealous of the insanity in this fingerstyle..

[@mcdee56]

The very best finger-picked version of this tune that I have ever heard! Many thanks!

[@jameslee5405]

Best I've ever seen in all my life....I've actually just thrown away my guitar..

[@arohdhtr]

I come by to listen to this often. I'm still amazed. I also get a chuckle every time at the end when he goes, "Whew." Just outstanding!

[@byronepting2083]

15 years later this one still gets my goat!!

[@ronaldfeaster9530]

The best version of Foggy Mountain Breakdown played on the guitar I EVER HEARD. Way to go Martin.

[@MrGuitardog22]

I get just as many goose-bumps watching this the 84th time as I did when I saw it the very first time. Excellent Sir. Excellent.

[@banjoist123]

I've heard this flatpicked countless times over the years, but I have to say this fingerpicking blows them all away. Earl would be proud!

[@v1ncepupp1o7]

Instant smile. Incredible playing. Whenever someone has this much skill i cant help but laugh!

[@JamesLaisGlass]

When I think I'm getting good, I just watch this. The Humbler video. Man, it gets me every time, so smooth with minimal movement!

[@davidhayes7596]

The best breakdown of any guitar tutorial yet. No talking. Just showing it slow enough for us to learn.

[@sebastiansullivan4770]

this is such a smart arrangement. Perfectly adapted for guitar

[@summitcountyrider]

Everything was spectacular. The guitar playing was awesome. The crickets were sweet. The old school film appearance was classic. 5 stars!!!

[@maxwelld1961]

i just started picking with my fingers, been just using a pick for years, my guitar saw this video...i just looked at her and said it aint happening...LOL great picking man i really enjoyed your playing.

[@tallstrom]

***** Thank you Maxwell! Pick away :)

[@danielibnz]

Maxwell Mann You better don’t try to imitate. Play candid your way. It’s like talking; you’re not supposed to imitate somebody else’s voice and/or way of talking

[@nolovedrjones9668]

​@@danielibnzYou literally learn to speak by copying others, silly comment

[@thenightchild42069]

Holy jeez. How have I not seen this until today. Unreal

[@tonyfozrod3180]

I just can't stop watching this. Being a guitar player myself, I know how difficult it is to play at this tempo with clarity. You are just amazing. I love your other videos too, you are my new favorite.

[@mds2126]

I have been playing guitar for close to 50 years.....FOR SALE: My entire collection of fine guitars, why bother? That was the most incredible, flawless rendition of FMB I have ever seen or heard. Is Mr. Tallstrom from this planet? Bravo sir, and why don't you have a recording career that we know of... or do you??

[@guitarman1477]

Check out billy strings, makes this clown pedestrian

[@harmondraws]

@@guitarman1477 Billy Strings is a great player. But I feel like he focuses to much on speed and looses feeling. This guy almost blows Billy Strings out of the water

[@davy3130]

​@@guitarman1477 It's sad when someone denegrates a fellow musician and calls him a clown, more so when you couldn't remotely hope to hit his level of ability. Keep quiet and stick to your cowboy chords.

[@bbunters]

@@guitarman1477 It's always the 'fans' who are the petty pedestrians. If Billy Strings heard you say that, he'd likely just look at you thinking who the f is this sad prick.

[@extremeultralightaviation]

He keeps his finger motions so small - true mark of an expert player. My playing looks spastic in comparison. One of the top fingerstyle players I've seen.

[@tallstrom]

Thank you for the kind words William!

[@guitarman1477]

Really? Try billy strings, think you’ll change your mind

[@extremeultralightaviation]

@@guitarman1477 Completely different style of playing. Billy Strings was strumming in the video I watched.

[@djdaforce22]

Best guitar playing I've ever seen, mindblowing.

[@rustnruin]

That's the most amazing thing I've ever heard on guitar. WOW

[@GuitarSlinger2112]

Still blows me away Martin!

[@rrdlr2]

This is the best guitar version I've heard. Insane.

[@voices1347]

Well, that blew my socks off! I just bought a banjo and now you have shown me I could have stayed with my guitar. Great job.

[@Kufojohn]

61 viewers were so disappointed, that they quit guitar playing and started knitting...

[@heinz490]

ha ha

[@olavodias]

I'm pretty sure this would be the only reason for someone to dislike this video haha this is awesome stuff!!

[@71pieromat]

hahaha

[@goatsemarathon6642]

This video has stood the test of time. You're the man!!! Stellar performance sir!!!

[@solidrockproductions5139]

Still amazing after all these years!

[@johnmaisonneuve9057]

Wow! Super terrific.

[@txirish4666]

Wow - this is absolutely amazing guitar playing!

[@rrrrockin]

I just cant believe how fast/ precise/ and wicked this guy is ,,, just amazing ,,,peace

[@manakamar]

That's sooo good ! Listening for the 10th time in a row now and still haven't had enough :)

[@lynwoodhudson5451]

I'm a former professional bluegrass musician myself. Guitar and bass as well as vocals This is a phenomenal piece of guitar work. But the timin

[@randomstuff3201]

I've probably watched this 20 times already today. Amazing...

[@littlepanda23]

Woooow,its amazing how you play the foggy mountain breakdown on guitar,great job!!!

[@martifingers]

You can always tell when an arrangement is "right"... this is simply terrific.

[@tallstrom]

Thanks for the kind words and support! Tack, kul att du gillar stilen och skivan, ha en fortsatt trevlig sommar. MVH/ Martin

[@jw8082]

Here's a fun fact: Mr. Tallstrom is Swedish! Somehow, to me, that makes his incredible performance of an Appalachian Mountain Music classic all the more impressive...particularly finger-picked on guitar! Bravo!

[@bobbyzz94]

I can absolutely NOT understand the 25 (update: 47) persons who choosed "thumb down" - seems they are jealous :)))) Well done - I like it!!

[@JamminJoesOddacity]

I imagine there are 25 banjo players that can't play thison the banjo, much less, on the guitar!

[@fluffycheep]

Yeah the only conclusion I can come to for someone putting a thumbs down is complete and utter jealousy.

[@fluffycheep]

It must be jealousy. Can't think of any other reason. This is amazing

[@sunaJH]

Low-brow to diss the most amazing guitarist on the scene right now

[@AndyWhite]

Faultless. Just absolutely special.

[@jvalentif]

The fastest gun in the west, the strings turned red hot. Amazing!

[@Diego-wb8bj]

Time goes by and I watch this video every so often, beauuuutiful!

[@timmyjbone]

ending was funny. incred playing!!!

[@hanksteelbranch]

That's what I love about youtube, as soon as you begin to think you are pretty good, you stumble across something like this. Brilliant, inspirational.

[@GeroLubovnik]

Damn... speechless

[@TheCarta2012]

Very clean, I keep finding myself coming back again, and again.

[@tallstrom]

Hi, I like being able to use a little bit of nail because of the extra treble, clarity and precision they add... But, there´s really very, very little nail involved here - if I hold my hand up so I´m facing the palm, I can´t see any nail over the fingertip. They do get a lot of wear and tear, I keep filing and polishing them, nearly every day. That, and the more you keep playing steel strings, the harder they get. I haven´t broken one in years (knock on wood)... I don´t use any glues etc.

[@oboogie2]

When did you record this? I post a daily Song of the Day online and usually do a little write-up about the song/artist posted, and this recording is up on deck.

[@ShaneDonnellyMusic]

Wow.....wow - fast and clean. Love your Whiter Shade of Pale too!

[@thelongislandguy]

Inspires me and makes want to give up at the same time.

[@misterellaneous]

I audibly shouted WOW after the video had finished. What a performance!

[@ohmzen9695]

Damn Dude!! thats NO JOKE!!

[@eddiepiotrowski]

I just love this acoustic guitar version of this song. I always come back to watch it frequently. For 1min & 34secs, I can break free from this hectic and crazy world.

[@sasquatch9919]

Hey, yer pretty damn good. Funniest lookin' banjo I ever saw though. ;-)

[@jackandrews4512]

haha

[@TheGuitarsquatch]

Sounds kinda funny too.

[@TheUnholyPosole]

...it's clearly a physically challenged banjo. Don't be rude, they're instruments too.

[@williamowen65]

Thank you SO much for making your tabs open source and easily accessible. I will learn a lot from what you've shared and will share it with others.

[@deepdiver51]

Holy Moly!! Do you keep a fire extinguisher handy?? Fantastic!

[@89coolhandluke]

So. Damn. Clean! I’ve watched this multiple times for several years and holy crap man. Good work.

[@jobernayjobernay4021]

Martin Tallstrom n'est pas seulement un talentueux guitariste ; c'est un excellent musicien

[@Marathonmarch]

I watch this video when I haven't played in a month or so and the way you play it makes me tap my foot everytime and am reminded why I wanted to play in the first place.

[@bigwheel418]

Time to smash my guitar...

[@schlitzermcgurk5841]

bob murray best comment XD

[@teisanlap]

It makes me put down my guitar, with a sad face :)

[@MrDirkjung]

lol

[@patb2125]

Its hard indeed to get motivated after watching this hahaha!!

[@charlesgplott5133]

NO! just practice more...

[@AlinFlorida]

OMG! That's the most fantastic thing I've ever seen! MT and ES are surely blood kin.

[@boysinthewoods3787]

You need to do a road to spencer solo. Now that would be awesomey amazing 👏

[@darrenj7]

Incredible wicked fast precision and playing, I can't stop watching this! Thanks so much for sharing and inspiring, you are a credit to all musicians!

[@TheArtofGuitar]

I just peed a little.

[@lan2941]

yo!

[@bayram00]

whaaaaaat

[@keithwigley1256]

Hope you caught it in a bottle just in case of a drought..

[@sed2142]

Yeah.. me too!

[@freddykabulaschnitza2475]

I shat my pants

[@Kyle4147]

That's what I call transcendental guitar playing--absolutely beautiful, flawless and amazing!

[@DeltaDregs]

WHO COULD POSSIBLY GIVE THIS A Thumbs Down????????? . What brand of guitar is this?

[@thegoldielocks02]

This is how music is supposed to be, having fun with the song and having a hell of a time. Cheers.

[@XxSkydog71xX]

I like how at the end it says "Free Tab"

[@phutureproof]

Go to his website it is there for free

[@musichealer13]

Absolutely stellar performance! Thank you.

[@panatronicfreud6484]

Is the video sped up a little, even just a little? It seems impossible to play that fast even for a player as good as Mr. Tallstrom.

[@tmark9019]

THAT was fantastic! Loved it. Thanks

[@louverrone]

i'd love to have a talk with the 38 "thumbs down" people and ask them what exactly they do not like about this performance..

[@SUGAR_XYLER]

+Louis Verrone ~ Maybe it's the crickets and he's dressed for outdoor activity not performing.

[@Sofus99]

Just flat out amazing! Kudos

[@only-vans]

excellent, that looks a lot of work to play on a guitar. much easier on a banjo

[@tomaspuente2457]

What a joy to listen and to steal ideas from, my friend. Absolutely beautiful (:

[@tallstrom]

Thank you Tomas!

[@anuraggill1162]

Your playing stands right besides Tommy Emmanuel.

[@michaelhayman2549]

Thanks Martin, for the post very cool mate. and awesome sounding guitar. ❤️🙏

[@zenhasontube]

That was awesome. I didn't ever imagine, that it's posssible. Great experience. Thanks

[@markduckworth9470]

Thank you Martin for your videos! Your playing is exceptional!!

[@waynecristaudo7220]

Beautiful - so sweet

[@garymichaud7956]

Absolute perfection!!! stellar playing man!

[@mrPedagog]

Долго искал хорошее переложение этой пьесы для гитары.Классная игра и обработка.!!! :)) Спасибо за удовольствие от прослушивания и руки уже "чешутся" играть...

[@kodeinepresents]

Really special. Must of watched this over a hundred times now and I'm still in awe. You are a very VERY talented man and the 8 people disliking this are clearly even more jealous than I am!

[@mich136061]

You have blown my mind at how amazing someone can play a guitar

[@bigfatpear]

just bloody fantastic.

[@mrdannygoon]

Best. Ever. So smooth and well played. Thank you for the tabs too! I'm going to try to learn it over then next two months.

[@rock612on]

i keep coming back to this video because the playing is absolutely fantastic. bravo!

[@tonylee9137]

1.33 pure magic thank you for the journey martin tallstrom

[@SWBaek117]

impossible to be this clean

[@anthonychong296]

That was beautiful man......

[@doxed64]

This brings a tear to my eye c:

[@RonJackson]

Now that is art at its finest. Thanks for sharing your talent sir!

[@RustedMuffler]

I keep coming back to listen to your version of Foggy Mountain Breakdown. Just can't get enough. I in awe....makes me wanna try that banjo picking style instead of being a flatpicker. Awesome guitar work keep em coming!!!

[@yaisum]

The first time in about 2 years I've watched guitar on youtube by someone I didn't know, and gone "holy COW!" That was totally brill man, thanks. I love it.

[@codydillon5203]

Was that smoke I saw rolling off the neck at the end? 😉. Absolutely wonderful!!

[@Watzline]

Fantastic! very fluid, great technique, very close to banjo sound, I think its GREAT!

[@jasonavaritt1761]

You are my hero!! Wow just wow... Gods creatures blow my mind Thanks for sharing brother!!