M. Tallstrom - Forever Young (Alphaville) - fingerstyle guitar

[@ayayaka.audios]

16 years have passed and yet this cover is forever young!

[@jamesbuckley2414]

Have been coming back to this video for years. It's hands down the best cover on KZbin.

[@FXTrader247]

And still the best. I'm still coming back after 5 years

[@AdamCHowell]

@@FXTrader247I’ve only just discovered it today. I’ll still be here in 5 years time.

[@Joel-gy6wm]

even though 14 years have passed at the moment it sounds so well played

[@jammyb90]

👍👍

[@EvilSean62]

martin can play ... end of ... also he's a nice guy

[@jamesmcgraw8392]

One of the most inspirational guitarist on youtube. I learned his rendition of "amazing grace" years back and this song is next on my list. You took the time to tab this out for the rest of us; for free none the less. For that I (we) thank you.

[@tallstrom]

+James Mcgraw Thank you!

[@Michael-4]

Absolutely. I love the mellow style. I have rediscovered the joy of practice and presence.

[@Alex_Mercy]

Your articulation and attention to details makes me proud to be a part of musicians society in particular and of a humankind in general!

[@tallstrom]

Thank you Alex, that is very kind of you and nice to hear! Cheers/ Martin

[@henkehakansson2004]

First when I heard of this tune, some friends misguided me to others that covers it. Now, after wathcing a dozen I finally stumbled over the one who did it from the start. It's so obvious that - when watching this version -this person's the one who arranged it and came up with this in the first place. Both projection, dynamics, sound, and flow. And the most important thing: totally devoid of ANY struggle. Brilliant work.

[@ElyJaffeMusic]

This guy is by far my favorite acoustic player. Soooooooooo goooood!!

[@jagatardian01]

13 years ago? With this quality sound and video? How can I never find your chanel..

[@bengtjohansson6364]

What an exquisite arrangement, and playing, of this wonderful song! 40 years later, it brings out some memories.

[@tallstrom]

Tack Bengt!

[@antoinelanfranchi2071]

if perfection did exist it would sound like this !!! Thank you Martin 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@Aarrmehearties]

Each time I listen to this I can't believe the beautiful tone you get out of this guitar, fantastic.

[@tosinmacaulay]

Always beautiful to listen to. I'll keep coming back.

[@Musettelover]

Martin Tallström, bäst i världen! Just denna låten med dig kommer nog jaga mig för resten av livet.

[@maartwest]

Wow, this is amazing. I keep playing this song over and over again. Its so soothing.

[@JuanDeSoCal]

Your playing made me like this song so much more than I did before. Your technique on this seems flawless, and the tone you get is really sublime.

[@FXTrader247]

The best fingerstyle guitarist I've ever seen. You are truly amazing

[@tallstrom]

Thank you so much for the kind comments, Happy New Year!

[@eidorm.7953]

That is probably the most complicated and beutiful arrangements I ever learned. My teacher tought it to me few years ago, when I was a beginner guitar player. Every now and then I come back to it, just to rediscover every time how beutiful it is.

[@robertwallacevaagan8383]

The best rendition ever of this classic, unsurpassed musicality, bravo maestro!❤

[@ecuberoc]

Señor Tallstrom usted hace magia con su guitarra, es un placer disfrutar su musica, gracias por compartir su video.

[@ferpiopiogm]

You know? You were one of the fingerstyle guitarrist that I used to watch over and over and over back to the time were youtube was in diapers and the fingerstyle thing wasn't what later became. I was quite obsessed with your covers 'A Whiter Shade of Pale' and 'Forever Young'... you just thrilled me. And now, it's funny, emotional and also weird has remembered this after so many years. Watch your videos, to notice how years have past through the quality of the image... Martin your work remains Thank you

[@joachimwillumsen9014]

best guitarrist in the world, no one else can give good chills like this man!

[@lightningjcgaming6684]

How do you only have 23k subs, your by far one of the best acoustic players out there

[@peteradahl5147]

Fantastiskt!🙏

[@OnePaintedMan]

People say John Mayer has got great tone. You OWN the tone! Simply sublime as always. Watching your posts always transports me to a calmer less stressful place than reality. . . Keep them coming . . . and a big Thank You.

[@haysfordays]

Flawless technique is one thing, but you have so much more than that. Truly beautiful stuff.

[@burritojack]

My school had a music and arts festival and i signed up and played this wonderful tune. It was a big hit. Thanks so much for an outstanding arrangement. Certainly the best i've ever gotten my guitar to sound.

[@MirekSadowski]

The music flows so easily and I can not stop listening, great arrangement and performance. Huge attention to every sound. Bravo !!!!

[@tjinnes]

Very nice thank you Sir!

[@ChrisG-xy7vx]

Very very very VERY well done.

[@ValerioMansueti]

I'll never get tired of listenting this...so sweet and bitter,..as a summer breeze,..as the eyes of a child through the crowd,..as a passing shadow...

[@JorgeGuitarLover]

His sound is so pure and beautiful, so inspiring, makes your soul fly... reminds me of Michael Hedges at its best!

[@correaugusto09]

Very good!!!

[@FXTrader247]

Beautiful. Thank you

[@inperspective]

Thank you for sharing so much of your music. A real blessing to all.

[@kdojreep]

My teacher told me to work on dynamics when playing guitar; she said using them would bring the performance to life. I wasn't quite sure what she meant in the performance, but watching you, I finally see - THAT was what she talking about. You are an amazing player and I hope I'll be able to play like one day!

[@Hoireabard]

Incredible. I have just run across this masterpiece and your music. I will look for the tabs. It’s unsurpassed. Thank you for this art and beauty.

[@MyDennis333]

You make your guitar sing!! Truly wonderful!!

[@joachimwillumsen9014]

Every now and then I feel a bit sentimental, as we all do, and I put on this version of this beautiful song, both me and my girlfriend enjoy every second of you playing! Its almost too good / from a balcony in göteborg sverige

[@totheear]

Good lord, I hope the founders of KZbin are swimming in money, because without them I may have never discovered this song and so many other masterful pieces over the years. Perfect song, flawless playing.

[@MrJab-hv1wt]

Beautiful cover without any superficial notes! Love it! Thanks for sharing that with us and for your work! 🙏🏻

[@kevingill648]

Beautiful arrangement! Never seen a guitarist like Martin, his fingers glide across the strings.

[@jackmurray9568]

i nearly cried hearing this. flawless

[@Musettelover]

Just here getting my daily dose of this incredible performance. Pure bliss, and just makes me relax so sweet. Tack för att du delar med dig av dina fina inspelningar, Martin, väldigt uppskattat.

[@kered2400]

One of the most beautiful melodies I've ever heard! Lovely cover of a lovely piece. Learning it as we speak! Thank you SO much!

[@JavierRubioCarballo]

Every time I listen to it I can't help smiling!

[@robertodigi]

This is a MASTERPIECE! Thank you Martin for sharing your music 😍

[@tallstrom]

Thank you Roberto :)

[@altmifami]

So bright, full of light, soft and positive!

[@MrHalitov]

You touch strings so as if mother caress her baby... beautiful sound! Great perfomance!

[@christophschae]

Your rendition is so enchanting and perfectly executed! Just WOW!!!

[@Windwolf001]

Gave an already beautiful song even more feeling, wonderful really.

[@olympoBR]

This brings me a real feeling of beeig " forever young " ... just like in the song ! Great performance ! Pure emotion !

[@tallstrom]

You´re absolutely right, couldn´t resist the sweetness of a soft synth pad... :)

[@DrewDienno]

Hello from 2020. You're still an amazing artist. Thank you.

[@susanroycroft89]

Beautifully played Martin, Don here from Hamilton NZ and Iv'e been playing for 55 years and That was great

[@WilhelmKojac]

As an owner of a Loef guitar (built by my specs), I can say that Martin really gets the best out of his Loef. I'd say that this is all the advertising Olav Loef needs to sell his beautiful instruments. Simply a masterpiece.

[@mwj5368]

Phenomenal talent, instrumentation and songwriting, wow!

[@ValerioMansueti]

it's sounds so pure,so melodic,..so romantic..

[@tecnolover2642]

Outstanding!

[@allan2oo7]

Hearing this... Just fells like flying... I'm gone search for more songs in this style..

[@tallstrom]

Hej och tack! Kul att den här versionen har blivit så uppskattad, man vet aldrig vad som väntar när man laddar upp nå´t...

[@tallstrom]

Hi and thank you so much for the kind words and for spreading the word, glad I can convey some emotions. Cheers Martin

[@el_poteto]

Det var denne videoen som for mange år siden gjorde at jeg solgte min klassiske gitar og kjøpte meg en stålstrenger. Nydelig versjon, Martin

[@mel-3622]

Your playing of the guitar is at another level. Brilliant.inspiring and soulfully played. Thanks for sharing your talent.

[@davidaguilarr]

*The best arrangements I've heard, thank you very much for the tab*

[@a1344]

this is so beautiful. thank you for the free sheet

[@rodespm]

Wow, this is incredible. Great smooth sound. You have the hands of a god.

[@XDreamer2292]

I have just recently started guitar and i wasn't sure what style to begin with,but when i saw this video i finally decided: it's simply beautiful...my goal now is to be able to play this song as well as this even if i know it will be difficult...but it's definately worth it

[@hvdfelsen]

Wow ! This is by far the best guitar interpretation of this song on this planet !!!

[@atyourserviceable]

I love sharing your work just brilliant .soothing and uplifting in every way

[@tallstrom]

+atyourserviceable Thank you so much for all your eloquent comments :) Feel free to use my stuff for your video site. And say hi to Al!

[@brandonaberle]

You're right Cami, this is a beautiful piece.

[@Murphy98112]

We have a winner. Thanks for the great rendition.

[@adamewhite]

Now thats a tone thats hard to beat! Brilliant

[@74hodag]

What can I say........fantastic! You make it look so easy. And thanks for providing the tab.

[@antoinelanfranchi2071]

Stupendo Martin! As usual :-)

[@tallstrom]

🙂

[@davidchanget2563]

Excellent guitarist. Hats off my friend

[@jashwood007]

Thanks Martin for :- [1] Arranging the piece. and equally for:- [2] Tabbing the piece, and making it publicly available - it has given me hours of playing enjoyment. A lot of Martin's other pieces have great quality PDF tabs - available for free. The tab is almost identical to the video. That is a rare thing to find nowadays, so thankyou! Haunting melody!

[@Tonjelizabeth]

You take this song to another level! This was a very pleasant surprise...

[@zoeykim2949]

Best cover Forever young I've ever heard!! Every song you playing is so touching. You make me feel something👍

[@schabernacks]

man you really feel the music. perfectly done. the guitar is alive

[@MarkWM1967]

I played your arrangement of this for a wedding this weekend. Bride saw your youtube and requested I learn it. Nice of you to have the music on your site. Great arrangement! Thanks. Mark Moore, Houston, TX

[@CoeCoema7]

great job, and u ever provided the tab. couldnt get any better. thanks

[@OlaviKiljo]

Simply fantastic. And Loef Guitars sound so great.

[@DimeHec6]

Mixed emotions. The best!

[@15Sivle]

i have to say, hearing this song has completely blown me away. i imediately researched the tab, download it , and started learning it, took me like 4 hours, but ive got the first 30 secs in sync with your video :) , i would also like to say, i REALLY enjoy listening to this cover, it is seriously, one of those rare finds (like raul midon)

[@beto78722]

Thank you for all your dedicated work and many, many hours of practicing... Godspeed Martin....

[@jggchromebook1662]

your style is unique and you're truly a master sir!

[@crzyandy060]

Beautifully played, your use of dynamics really adds alot to it. Ill be learning this thanks for the free tabs! Keep up the great playing!

[@tiger8938]

So beautiful, thanks KZbin for reminding me to come back once more.

[@BukanNurdinHalid]

Your arrangement realy really so touching

[@donksyjohn]

I would like to thank you for your beautiful playing and making the TAB available- much appreciated!!

[@MacGiver2007]

Man, thanks a lot for making that tab available for free. Bravo ! Amazing song.

[@jacobpanicker]

So Beautiful.. Loved this Martin.. You are blessed. You are truly an inspiration for me to get back to some fingerstyle playing.. am going on a binge watch of all your vdos'.. God Bless!

[@tallstrom]

Thank you very much Jacob, keep pickin´ :)

[@williepete5547]

Great work!

[@tubelife70]

A brilliant rendition of this classic 80's tune that is both beautiful and uplifting... I'm off to put my guitar in open G tuning and with any luck I'll have this sorted in about a year or two... :) Thank you so much for sharing your time and talent with us.

[@tallstrom]

+Cameron MacDonald Thank you for the kind words!

[@Aljoshaaa]

Amazing playin and awesome sound, thnxxx

[@maxxyporky]

nice version of this song, werry dynamic and good feeling to

[@peterjongsma2754]

Haunting.Love reverb .

[@milkarn123]

Thanks for making me play guitar again! Thanks so much for putting the tab for free on your website. Truly an inspiration!

[@JimmyQuango]

Absolute outstanding man. The best cover of this song EVER. Wonderful tune - all my respect for this great arrangement, Jimmy

[@Lithesphinx]

I've heard this alot of times, and now was the first time i heard the pad in the background! Love this one, good work

[@matzac97]

listening you playing is always like a wonderful dream. thank you for sharing your talent. ;-)) André