Mike Dawes - Cloud Catcher (Official Music Video)

[@mikedawesofficial]

Cloud Catcher is everything I want to say on the acoustic guitar. I truly hope you enjoy it. See you on the UK & USA headline tours next year! You can learn these guitar techniques here: tinyurl.com/usbmastercourse Galactic Acid out NOW: www.mikedawes.com/collections/galactic-acid

[@JonathanMacKenzie-k7i]

It's lovely. May I ask if Muriel Anderson was an influence?

[@jeremyepps1]

@mikedawesofficial You are my favorite guitarist of all time. Your music literally brings tears to my eyes because of how truly beautiful it is. It touches my soul. I have requested that when I leave this earth that your music be played at my service. Thank you for playing the music that I hear in my head but I don't have the musical talent to bring it to life the way you do my friend. My guitar skills are virtually non existent compared to yours😂

[@MartyHendersonDVM]

That piece is stunning! It truly is your greatest piece yet. So amazing. You're a phenomenal composer and of course an amazing player. Hedges would be proud! Really hope to see and meet you some day.

[@mohammadalinajm-zade1477]

You know, at the end of the day, one can be truly amazed by what only One man & Just One Guitar are capable of. Fantastic indeed 👏

[@douglasupdike6909]

What kind of guitar are you playing on?

[@gcrauwels941]

Here because Rick Beato had you on. Am truly in awe of your playing. Thank you for making beautiful music.

[@mikedawesofficial]

Thanks for listening

[@PirateMTH_ToddH]

​@@mikedawesofficialMe too. I am so glad I watched Rick's video. I have found a new treasure!

[@carltonhinote2247]

Same thing for me I saw him on Rick B.

[@sirojtims]

Same here!

[@TheSongwritersRetreat]

Yes snap ❤

[@MichaelRoberts-ru1rw]

You managed to silence my 5yr old for 7 mins while we listened to this together - you have super powers 😂. Wonderful stuff.

[@mikedawesofficial]

That’s amazing aww

[@CleeTaurus]

​@mikedawesofficial you silenced all of us. Amazing stuff man.

[@shredhead21]

My 6 and 4 year old daughters did the same. Just stared and listened for the entire time. I’m gonna start blasting this any time things get too hectic lol

[@Buttsnblunts720]

Yo not only did you get those few minutes, but you got a response from one of the greatest percussive guitarists to ever walk this earth 🤌

[@kriegkollins3458]

@@mikedawesofficial Been playing for 20 years and got into a bit of a slump and seeing your Rick beato video renewed my love of guitar for this I am eternally grateful ✌️💚

[@patstarkey8289]

thank you Rick for interviewing this amazing musician . ..I was missing out bigtime

[@indy_dog_mom]

So much awful in the world, you just gifted me with 7 minutes of peace. Taking a deep breath, smiling, and thanking the universe for such beauty.

[@LTDudzek]

Mike has the platinum trophy for acoustic guitar.

[@inflame-yK2]

Fr no doubt

[@roughcollielover1784]

As a classical guitarist for the past 55yrs Mike has blown me away with his technique, expression and song writing skills. Bravo Mike because you have sought excellence and have been rewarded.

[@tommyfindlay]

We’ll said Sir,for me he is the best on this planet 🌍👏🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@GuusMusic]

Song of the year!

[@mikedawesofficial]

[@CasperEsmann]

Absolutely breathtaking my man!🔥

[@mikedawesofficial]

Thanks bro! Love ya

[@Catari777]

A masterpiece! God bless you!

[@chico1367]

5:18 what a clean capo transition! That song is awesome Mike!

[@mikedawesofficial]

G7th capos make it easy ha. Well, kind of easy...

[@stephend9899]

@@mikedawesofficial Mike Dawes ome, you are an extremely talented musician and a wonderful gift to this world. May you have a long prosperous journey creating beautiful music!

[@ScaleScarborough-jq8zx]

Musicians are, most of the time, the only people who can make me feel anything. This is nourishment for my soul.

[@tommyemmanuel9953]

Best song in years... beautiful in every way! Congratulations MD x TE

[@mikedawesofficial]

Mate, thank you

[@biratdatta]

Don't tell me its his personal account that the world doesn't know about @mikedawesofficial

[@hilla42]

​@@biratdatta 😂❤

[@davidrobertson1980]

Onya Tommy mate 💜

[@maxjensen8500]

Thank you Mike - I am here thx to you being on Rick Beato’s YT show and I can’t express enough how much your music has impacted me. I bought your vinyl album on the spot. Thank you for being who you are. Cheers 🍷

[@letsrace567]

I have no words for how overwhelming this is. I have played guitar since 2001, and it is my primary emotional outlet. I have been suffering from fingertip dermatitis for the past year, which has prevented me from playing guitar during that time, despite my best efforts to address the causes of my dermatitis. I'm home sick for the past 4 days, and this just dropped. I clicked on it as soon as i saw it, and about 45 seconds to a minute in, right as that OC-5 kicks in, and there's a flash of a smile in the left corner of your mouth, a tidal wave of emotion blindsided me and i sobbed like an infant for the rest of the song. i felt fear, desperation, anger, frustration, and profound sadness, but buried deep in there, holding the whole mess together, Hope. I don't know if i've ever cried like that in my life. I've only listened to the song once, and i need to calm myself down before i listen again. I've had to pause several times to gather myself even as i write this comment. I am compelled to share my deepest gratitude for sharing this song. you have helped unlock a measure of the emotions i've been holding in over the past year. Thank you, thank you, THANK YOU. I wish i could express to you the way i feel right now. This comment is a feeble attempt, but i want you to know that you have gifted me a puzzle piece on my road to recovery. Again, thank you.

[@achimwitcoustic9585]

Hey I hope it is ok I respond❤ I play guitar since mid 90s and intensely since I am 16, I am 39 now. The last 3 years have been hardest of my life cause for an auto immune/neurological disease, I cant play the extend I used to have. But at least I am able to play on better days if. I am beyond grateful for it, to still do it, even if its hard not play that much or practice on a regular basis. I feel ur comment, and its really hard and frustrating to not be able to play guitar😢. Mike is a pure genius and his music is truly a gift, not only but especially in hard times. All the best to you. And improving health. Cheers from Germany

[@CotyBetts]

I often feel a depth of emotion words can't express when I listen to acoustic like this, that was a beautiful attempt to quantify something that can't be put in a box. I hope your fingers heal buddy, God bless.

[@dank454]

I'll never forget the day I played guitar again (without pain) years after I lost my middle and ring finger tips of my left hand. I thought the injury itself would never heal, and when it had healed - then came the doubt that the scar tissue would ever be less sensitive to handle the metal strings and build calluses - it stung like fuck. I'm writing this to you sir because I also cried like I haven't in years when I listened to this song, and for all the same reasons as yourself, although I wish I had 'hope' sooner and not doubted the recovery process. I know I would've healed faster with more optimistic eyes! If I had hope I would have used the opportunity to buy a keyboard & some good headphones, and start learning musical theory from a different instrument (it is much easier) and expressing myself in a new way. Translate some of my pieces to piano, learn songs, etc. I now enjoy piano so much I couldn't imagine it not being in my life - everything happens for a reason! I have always loved Mike Dawes and a new release like this is a true blessing.

[@thomas.merchel]

You are not alone...

[@theokounias8805]

To pour your heart out like that to strangers is huge bro I can only wish you the very best for the future hang in there bro music will save us all if we let it - throwing out love to you man take care ❤

[@jonathannicholson7815]

I really believe this is going to go down in history as one of the most beautiful fingerstyle songs ever written. It's so refreshing to hear again a guitarist with something to say... And you say it loud and clear.

[@taconoodle88]

Amazing work, Andy McKee would be proud. I can't help but think of him and his play style.

[@emptytombprod]

2:22 hedges written all over it... this might be the best acoustic fingerstyle song I've ever heard man.. bravo Mike 💪🏼☝🏼

[@michaelpage7691]

You converse in another language that is way above the intellectual capabilities of most musicians. I listened to a Chinese guitarist at the Adelaide guitar festival who had the same fluent touch and made the guitar sing. You have an incredible ability to bring tears to my eyes. Thankyou from an old fart who loves this sort of meditative, soothing music. 👏👏👏🇦🇺🙏

[@claudiacostanzi3809]

7 minutes might be a lot in our fast-forward and short focused society but, sometimes, they might be all you need to breathe. Thank you Mike, this is soul nourishing.

[@mikedawesofficial]

That’s what I’m here for 🙏

[@matthiasu.5490]

This song left me completely speechles in the best way possible. The level of genius on the accoustic guitar as well as the feelings created by the wonderful melodies and handmade sound-FX cannot be put into words. Instrumental song of the decade.

[@BobuSama]

Finally!!! Been waiting on this for two years 😂🤩. Such a gorgeous song, Mike! Can't wait to listen on repeat now.

[@mikedawesofficial]

Cheers Bob!

[@maxjackson4964]

Mike this is your best song yet! I can feel Michael hedges & Daniel Padims spirit in this one

[@rnvanya]

Had I not seen this, I would’ve sworn it was 3 guitarists & 1 percussionist. As a longtime fingerstyle guitarist, I can say from experience that this masterpiece is an achievement of a monumental amount of work, diligence, precision and skill.

[@DonPacosaurius]

Good sir, hats off. In the mist of the chaos we call world we live in, you managed to deliver 7 min of pure hope, beauty and bliss. Brought tears to my eyes. Thank you for this.

[@miedzystrunami]

This tune strikes me as very Hedges-esque, but it's so much more. You truly took the legacy of fingerstyle guitar, but instead of just copying you build upon it your own story, expressed not only with technical finesse, but first and foremost with feeling, groove, musicality, tenderness and incredible taste. That's what acoustic fingerstyle guitar is about. Kudos, you're amazing, and this is and instant classic, as well as one of my new favorite songs. Thank you!

[@arealtaldarim7048]

Reminescent of Michael Hedges, amazing work mike we love you ❤❤

[@Kitten_Party]

Parts sounding like a straight homage to parts of aerial boundaries. Too similar not to be I would think. I would assume this dude is heavily inspired by him but idk

[@hiroyukitakahashi9738]

Relaxing music. Midway through the song, an homage to Michael Hedges could be found. Thank you Mike!

[@achimwitcoustic9585]

❤

[@sacredgeometry]

Awww Mike. That's beautiful.

[@sacredgeometry]

That key change was pure nostalgia

[@coralesangiovannibattistastezz]

I love Mike ❤❤❤ kisses from Italy 😘😘😘

[@giebenrath1978]

Thanking @RickBeato for introducing you! Thanks for the beautiful music Mike!

[@jessejames5147]

Bro im tryin not to cry listening to this in the parking lot at work... 😂 There's nobody like you Mike! 👏✌️

[@danielperkins4610]

I just played this for my Junior High Guitar class and they loved it!!!!☕️

[@originalnauticalphasmid]

Otherworldly experience. Music can be so magical to behold. So grateful to get to hear it!

[@mutt3135]

Had the pleasure of seeing you in Phoenix in August. I've been playing for 53 years, mainly acoustic fingerstyle, but will never come close to this. Even so, watching and listening to you do what you do inspires me to pick up my guitar and play whatever meager offerings I can. This piece leaves me awestruck every time I listen. Thanks for the music and the inspiration!

[@jackschwimmer7455]

Brought a huge smile on my face throughout the entire 7 mins. Amazing, I wish you could come to Ireland some day. ☘️

[@tullycottage367]

He did sir, Belfast at least with Tommy Emmanuel a few months ago. It was great! Hopefully they’ll be back. Slainte

[@LeadGRuaidri]

Also hit up Derry and Dublin as well. I hope they do come back, I had to work 😢

[@chrishayhurst163]

You pulled out all the modern fingerstyle stops, but in such a stunningly tasteful way. I'm constantly in awe with your skill and sense of melody and harmony.

[@kimdawcatgirl]

Like a surgeon, Mike's hands and fingers perform miracles! Beautiful composition! No matter where you play!

[@Johnny-sm2lb]

There are many levels of guitar players, beginner, intermediate, advanced, and Virtuoso, you sir are a Virtuoso!!! That was the most beautiful and wonderfully perfect guitar playing I've ever heard. 👏😊

[@stephend9899]

He's Mike Dawes ome musician, bravo!!!

[@zacharymorris6737]

I literally never comment. But this is just amazing. What a beautiful expression of your passion. Absolutely breathtaking. Bravo.

[@mikedawesofficial]

Wow, thank you!

[@savvydirtfarmer]

How come every time Mike picks up a guitar, he creates absolute gold! Unbelievable. Thanks for your contribution to music, Mike Dawes.

[@TheBemontsOfficial]

The cheeky capo change is mega. Hits just right. What a masterpiece ❤

[@jakubkuik10]

This will become one of THOSE songs to get back to and play on repeat. Marvellous experience!

[@laura.sefchik]

🙌🏻Mike, this is exquisite. A masterpiece. 🤍🕊 Thank you for this moment of tranquil contemplation.🤍🕊 🤍The outro lightly rains God's grace upon our soul.🕊 Lots of Michael Hedges DNA: 🔔· 🥁 · ostinato · transcendence · heavenly strings · music for the soul🕊· "Heaven is all around - translated to sound' - MH “Pray, hope, and don't worry. Worry is useless. God is merciful and will hear your prayer.” - St. Padre Pio 🤍Love + Blessings to all🕊

[@cerclesvicieux]

This is truly beautiful. I am reminded of Michael Hedges & Craig Chaquico.

[@pratyushdeb]

A new Mike Dawes video is like Christmas. Makes me happy all of a sudden.

[@Dowlphin]

You are an ambassador of love, advocating what the world needs dearly.

[@christianlehrmusic]

This song really touched my heart 🥲 Incredibly brilliant, as always Mike🧡 Much love and greetings from Germany 😊✌

[@hilla42]

🤘

[@HeyJoeChoons]

Always reminding me why I fell in love with guitar at a young age. I may not always play as much as I’d like, but writing and playing like this takes me right back home! Tremendous. Thank you!

[@mikedawesofficial]

Thank you. Nothing like picking up am old guitar and getting back into it

[@markywilba]

I'm on Cloud 9 mate. Beautiful

[@MoOvertones]

This is what guitar sounds like when you go to heaven!

[@marknutting3318]

On the gloomiest of mid winter, Friday mornings, I feel that this song may have saved my life. Thanks Mike. 🎭❤️‍🩹

[@bootlebeats6331]

Surely somewhere in the Universe M.H. is smiling. Nicely done!

[@josejgomezq3810]

Mike Dawes, really; you always surprise us ....the composition, the interpretation, the musical arrengements..... everything is just beautiful, perfect, marvelous..... 1 hour and some minutes listening that song "Cloud Catcher" !!!!! Over and over and over again........

[@JWilder357]

Flawless. I've been playing guitar since 1976; I can say that it doesn't get any better. He is blessed.

[@eugenechek7288]

Amazing playing, amazing sound.💯👍👍👍

[@marcvanhie4425]

Thank you for making this world a bit more beautiful and lighter Mike. Everything about this song is gorgious.

[@Dyncommon]

Incredible as always, Mr. Dawes. Thanks for blessing us with your talent.

[@NicHeuwGuitar]

This is so beautifully melodic and resonant. Real pleasure to the soul 😍Smashing the repeat button!!!

[@AlucardCouple]

Amazing...It flew me to the sky..... (Listening this alone on my living room at 03.30 AM)

[@CameronCooper]

Even if this piece wasn't called 'Cloud Catcher' it makes me envision flying through a cloudy sky regardless. Truly fantastic mate! The video is awesome too!

[@adpetrafan]

An amazing work of art. Very moving. Well done!!!

[@MalyanDrum]

Once again, one of the most beautiful things I've ever heard. Thank you for expressing yourself, the world is brighter for it.

[@mikedawesofficial]

Thanks mate

[@barrywmusic]

There are days when I listen to Mike and it makes me want to throw my guitars away, and there are days when I listen and just feel inspired. Today is a day where i feel inspired. Juat awesome

[@janedawson335]

Listening very early on a cold South African winters morning - what a wonderful way to start the day. Thank you

[@ivse9696]

Wonderful and so nice - love it 👍👍👍

[@stephend9899]

Mike Dawes ome musician, bravo!!!

[@underscorn32517]

This is the pinnacle of modern percussive acoustic fingerstyle! An otherworldly piece of music! 🤘🏻👍🏻👌🏻

[@SophisticatedBob]

One of the best guitarists on this planet. An amazing talent, and seemingly very humble guy.

Mike at its peak!!! The most rounded acoustic player. Love what you do

[@kevinscott4095]

Thank you Mike..for sharing your journey with us..an absolute pleasure

[@GenuineBruno]

Totally worth the wait 👌

[@Hooman.M]

One Of The Best Modern Fingerstyle Guitar Maestro In The World

[@nashvillesbobhuston]

those ending harmonics are f’n gorgeous

[@darrenmichaels]

Dang that's just a bucket of loveliness. Also, I gotta say I really like your sweater.

[@darrenmichaels]

Also, thanks for posting this. The vid description hipped me to the fact that you're playing in my town, so I grabbed tickets. Now I get to hear you live. Awesome.

[@amarkert65]

Incredible. thanks again for your music.

[@lhbcustomwoodworks]

Thank you Rick for sending me here, very happy about this Mr. Dawes :)

[@Peter-42istheAnswer]

Spectacular! Perfect an hour before bedtime - now I am calm and my soul is set free.

[@TrapShooter68]

I'm a long-time follower, but this has made you my favorite guitar player of all time. Thanks!

[@mikedawesofficial]

That's sweet. This is my favourite tune to play, hands down. That key change ha

[@ryanmackenzie5899]

Inspiring work, Mike. Thank you for sharing!!

[@MrChevrepoulpe]

Master piece, reminds me a lot of Michael Hedges !

[@mikedawesofficial]

Thank you

[@reNINTENDO]

Breathtaking song. You know a song is good when it's an instrumental but the melodies in it are so strong on their own they immediately get stuck in your brain upon finishing it.

[@RickDaCosta1]

40 years i've been playing guitar, and i'm not bad at it. But i'm speechless. Utterly beautiful piece of music flawlessly performed.

[@NobodySnowMusic]

I’m a nobody, but nobodies know music and this is music. Absolutely beautiful,captivating and awe inspiring. Thank you 👏👏👏👏

[@Chris_Lohmann]

The main melody actually reminds me a little bit of Jeff Beck’s part in “People, Get Ready”. Love your stuff, Mike! As usual, I don’t know whether I should feel inspired or if I should just go burn my guitars.

[@RickGraham]

gorgeous!

[@mikedawesofficial]

Mate thank you. I'm worried a 7 minute instrumental is too long for modern audiences ha. Super glad you've seen it

[@Riccardo_Mori]

Loved this. Some phrasings and passages reminded me of Michael Hedges, possibly my favourite acoustic guitar player. So take it as a strong compliment. 🙂 Cheers! //Rick

[@M0NG033]

brought me to tears... thank you, Mike

[@patchpit]

Mike, This tune is just a true testament of your amazing playing and crazy good tone. great job always such a beautiful song OMG.

[@JDFdoggo]

Superb !

[@Valaran1]

Absolutely sublime. If I close my eyes for a moment, it's like I'm not even on Earth anymore.

[@dank454]

This is a video of a man doing nothing but expressing what we are all here to express.

[@aynvaibhav9705]

I’m new to Mike’s music, and his acoustic playing just wrecked me. So melodic and emotional-his songs feel like they’re speaking directly to me. Mike, you’ve captured my soul !

[@cynthiachristiansen8803]

Awesomeness ❤

[@animeshpatra1914]

I remember when you first composed the melody for the looper video during lockdown. The final composition was worth the wait. This evokes so many emotions. Really Beautiful

[@mikedawesofficial]

Well spotted 🎉

[@carolynspencer6199]

So very beautiful and passionate. Music has been a huge part of the healing process, both body and mind after a recent cancer journey. This brings such peace to my soul. My alarm wakes me every morning with you and Tommy Emmanuel playing "Fields of Gold" so I always wake up with a happy heart. Thank You so very much for your incredible gift of music. Happy Birthday!! Cheers!! 🙂

[@BrianVallotton]

I watched you on Rick Beato's channel and was moved by both your playing and your wonderful spirit. God bless you and all you love. I hope to see you live someday. You are truly a gift my brother.

[@LordH72]

So beautiful! Thank you!

[@vyvynylification]

I love every single thing you do on guitar! And I love your personality ... Needless to say you are one of my very favorite artists. This was great!

[@kevinmorris7722]

A gift to the world.

[@namaguitar]

Amazing! 🎉