My Life as a CPA by Andy McKee

[@BohéimSoülchyld03]

11 years has gone by and I still come back just to watch him play

[@JayBHooks]

Same!

[@Darktician]

Honestly this version of the song should be released on an album somewhere. I'd pay for it. It's so much different than the original to me lol

[@jamiebroadley9882]

Its just beautiful ..i do exactly the same

[@Dan.Parker]

Some would say, it never grows old. :)

[@richgerow3472]

As an accountant, I agree that this song is perfect to crunch numbers to.

[@ZL1LoVeR]

Crunching numbers as we speak

[@JamesBartholomewMusic]

2:32 to 2:50 is probably the most hair raising and tensioned piece of music in fingerstyle i know of, you know a well written piece of music when you feel it right down your neck

[@nathanfrey3073]

Beyond words,magnificent

[@sixwingsram]

So beautiful❤Andy is one best composers and innovative guitarists. I remember hearing this when i work with the intellectually challenged at Cedars. Brings back great memories. Thanks Andy for such great guitar pieces❤❤❤

[@alexmuzio23]

It's one thing to create lyrics to express how you feel but to express it through chords without words is in a different class of its own. Beautiful!!

[@staffansvahn]

Visiting once again. This tune is so sublime. A genius at work.

[@AdamCantor]

I'm visiting too, and sharing the same sentiments. :)

[@nitroxsam66]

I believe the incredible sound we hear is coming from inside Andy...that guitar is just a conduit for the sound of the artist's soul.

[@jdm89s13]

Hm. Interesting, but we actually know exactly where the sound is coming from. As the guitar strings are plucked, they vibrate back and forth. As they move through space they collide with the surrounding air molecules, and since the string motion is oscillatory, these collisions are as well. As the surrounding molecules are perturbed, they in turn perturb their molecular neighbors such that the net effect is a pressure wave (aka air molecules hitting each other) that propagates outwards in three dimensions from the source (vibrating strings). Parts of these waves can then collide with your ear drum, which is light enough to be moved by the pressure wave. This oscillatory motion of your ear drum causes a connected auditory nerve to transduce the pressure wave signal into an electrical signal which travels to the temporal lobe of your cerebral cortex. The aggregate signal is then translated by your limbic system into what you recognize as sound. There is no scientific evidence for the concept of the soul.

[@trumpetman2529]

@@jdm89s13 that's because science and spirituality are but two parts of one whole. The logical mind and the feeling soul existing congruently among the same spectrum, irrevocably. Therefore creating another aspect of duality manifest in this experience of life.

[@jdm89s13]

trumpetman2529 - Well, let me reply to your bald-ass assertion with one of my own - no, science and spirituality (whatever tf that is) are not in any way related. Looks like we’re at a stalemate, unless you want to drop the vague, subjective bs and actually make valid claims.

[@TheMusicZone1]

@@jdm89s13 The description of how sound is made is separate to that of how one person can evoke an emotion, whilst another dislikes it. What nitroxsam66 is saying is the influences and environment Andy Mckee is living in/lived in is what creates the sound/style of playing there's not many out there that have mastered this type of fingerpicking/playing. So whatever terminology/attributes that are assigned or now developed to him because of his experiences or preferences, whether or not it's a cardinal sin for you, for someones now known musical ability to be labeled a soul or not really doesn't matter as it is certainly a distinct attribute that has become part of him, what people know him for.

[@joeyisho5370]

@@jdm89s13 You must be a BLAST at parties.

[@xfallofmanx]

This song brings tears to my eyes. Andy is extremely talented at translating emotion into vibration in a way that allows a listener to take that vibration and turn it back into emotion they can experience and analyze. He is everything I love about music.

[@alexwbakker]

I love the way the melodies constantly wander away from the chorus as if to illustrate the feelings of patience required for the work of accounting. Then there's the very constrained dynamics and the crescendo that is effectively only melodic while the rhythm remains constant. There are times when the melodic wanderings are stressful to hear, like lingering too long, and then it just ends. a beautiful piece that tells its story perfectly.

[@PrincePedro91]

Listening to the music this man makes has pushed me through 5 years of University! I missed my chance to see him when he was in Scotland :( :( All of it is beautiful music, even better when watched live. Thank you Andy!

[@Remiboixmusique]

just magic ! maybe one of the greatest guitarist of his generation !

[@williamlowe7718]

that..to me...is the best song andy has done...so heartfelt, you can hear the angst and the longing for something more throughout the melody, you can feel the frustration of the drudgery...almost brings me to tears...

[@apok708]

Andy Mckee is the first and the best percussion/finger style guitar player I have ever heard of. His style has greatly influenced me as a musician. He is a beast. I love this song.

[@apok708]

if you read the entire sentence you'll see that I said Andy Mckee is the first that I've heard of.

[@bobshan2035]

apok708 Check out Michael Hedges, one of his greatest influences.

[@staffansvahn]

The seamless change of rhythm at 2.32 is so cool... Back again once more to listen. Amazing....

[@mothergoose4231]

this is even more light of the day in a dying world of quality and originality. both musician and guitar maker say it best. what a treasure. great vid great job guys!!!!

[@johnnylanderos7067]

This guy must love being a CPA! Haha. This is great!

[@JJF10101957]

Both my Father and Brother have worked as CPA's, a life and soul draining way to make a living. It does not compute (for me) how such a soul wringer of a profession can translate to such beautiful, and perfect music. It's an artists gift!

[@matteroffact825]

The full name of this song is actually "My life as a CPA parallel universe #43" Andy Mckee said this song explores what he would be in a parallel universe... I think Andy would agree its a soul draining job and ironically makes it sound beautiful and happy (just as it would be in a parallel universe of course) ;)

[@rmirabelle]

Andy uses understated and underrated chord voicing so sublimely.

[@evilswissy]

under stated and under rated chord voicings....wtf does that even mean. what a fckn brainless sheeple

[@kjrib]

Andy's ability to interweave this beautiful central melody within a landscape of chords so serene its melancholy overwhelms the listener with a vision of a panoramic all-consuming love. Deep. Unfettered. Love. Clearly he draws his artistry from a very high realm.

[@vapensmoke]

By far my favorite Andy Mckee song. It's pretty incredible

[@DanielCervone]

This has quickly turned into one of my favourite tunes, ever. Thanks for posting.

[@staffansvahn]

Back again for a listen. Absolutely sublime... What a wonderful piece of music. Best wishes

[@donnamariealba]

Incredible song Andy McKee is playing on that beautiful sounding guitar!!!! WOW! This guitar has such a beautiful tone. I want one.

[@TheRayBanRebel]

for anyone that is wondering what tuning this is in it is DADEAC# from low to high

[@MiK4U2B]

dont´t forget about the capo at the 3rd

[@TheRayBanRebel]

yes dont forget that either lol..thanks :)

[@davide.5900]

Anyone who wants to play along to the video: Its tuned slightly flat here...about -16 cents. :)

[@sc7244]

I might try and learn this by ear from this video here

[@glennweiser7465]

Very nice playing, pleasantly warm, atmospheric piece.

[@adamclaybourne]

so beautiful

[@kevingreene6893]

There it is... that place you go to when you’re totally submerged in the transcendental space of the guitar... magical. Cheers Andy and Michael of course :)

[@jamiemaidment7299]

I just want to touch his guitar... I have never seen such beautiful work

[@spacetripmix]

I don’t think I have seen someone capture raw emotion through an instrument like this since I found Buckethead. This piece has me feeling every emotion a human is capable of feeling all within a couple minutes. Andy, don’t ever stop playing for us man, we really appreciate you.

[@AbdiasI]

Well .. I agree on every word friend .. I am also a fan of both Buckethead and Andy. They are probably the only guitarists who can really express themselves without using the word.

[@justindc3124]

God has blessed you a beautiful talent Andy.

[@davidgallois5634]

Awesome as always Mr. Andy McKee - thank you.

[@ColganBryan]

It surprises me that there are 4 people on the planet so lacking in musical knowlege as to give this a thumbs down. This video is clearly a beautiful sounding instrument beautifully played by a very tasteful skilled player. It is sad to know that some people can be so deaf or have so much difficulty making reasonable assessments to appreciate this.

[@staffansvahn]

Back again. Just love this tune so much. Best wishes

[@Fis-xf6ir]

Oh wao I'm playing this music Many times I'm watching Frome philipines

[@chadfengel]

One day I will have a, Greenfield!!! Everytime I hear one of your guitars it gives me chills!

[@DrBromiAndufEwd]

As always...completely amazed and blown away.

[@stacykaplan9473]

andy mckee is the single greatest guitarist of our time. arguably of course but unbeatable in time tempo and style... if there are any true strings supporters you would know... this is unparalleled brilliance and his legacy will be paved in the truth of his patience behind his instrument

[@dannychoi18]

The perfect statement!

[@SeanMCMLXVI]

that's quite magniloquent

[@go_topspeed]

Dont forget Micheal Hedges bro! But god this music is serenity.

[@CHICKENSNIFFER17]

And a great human being to boot

[@keviinkins]

Hi Mr.Mckee I've been listening to your music for a few years now and I have to say its very soothing and relaxing. I recently discovered that you're a CPA (Certified Public Accountant) and I was blown away because I really enjoy your music and I'm a college student who is an aspiring accountant, hoping to become a CPA so I can help those in need. Thank you & I love your music.

[@marcroy8575]

I listen to this video regularly! Love it still. Such a perfect, pure performance

[@Fis-xf6ir]

What a beautiful sounds

[@joeyisho5370]

Truly beautiful.

[@RADThird1]

Thanks again, Micheal for posting more of these "Guitar Shop" sessions videos. I'm addicted:0) The GF sounds magnificent...Andy too!

[@Trcls]

Hi Blake. It's Trcls here. I'm one of your loyal subscribers. You are one of my favorite leftie fingerstyle guitarists on youtube. I hope you upload more covers and compositions. Your Teenage dream cover was the best. Hope to be as great as you one day on guitar. I hope you and Andy Mckee do a collaboration.

[@pedronascimento2101]

Beautiful song 👏👏🎵🎵

[@AcousticLabs]

This is so beautiful...

[@jeffjackson6387]

Was particularly moved by this tune and a wave of nostalgia this morning - and happy to find it in my recommended vids. I know it's been some years ago, but then so has it been a long time that I played guitar myself. I was only a few years into getting pretty good at alternate tunings and writing music when difficult times came and had to sell my Martin. I'm looking forward to the next few months and the prospect of being able to purchase another one and pick up where I left off about 3 years ago. Your workshop looks and sounds so warm and perfect for just these sorts of performances, and I'm grateful for you capturing this moment, it was perfect! :) If I'm ever that way would love to visit Greenfield and check out the shop. Cheers and thanks again!

[@betehoro]

that clear sound ... lovely.

[@prometheusxc]

So beautiful, Andy.

[@AceholeNinja]

beeeeautiful guitars.. saw him play a couple greenfields live last month, the sound is astonishing coming from the minimal setup he uses

[@mikeedwards6875]

Love your work Andy. Mr Greenfield - what a wonderful guitar! Also love the other two tracks recorded in your workshop. Amazing. Mike

[@boringshi]

Yay for bringing back the bearded Andy, for that 'don't mess with me - je ne sais quoi' to compliment the laid back vibe in a weird way. Rock on Andy!

[@rikutakahashi6781]

I love your guitar sound!!! Thank you Andy Mckee!!!

[@BJMallory]

Sublime. Thank you for sharing.

[@neeltennis93]

listening to this seriously makes life seem better.

[@jordanmntungwa3311]

Will always love this song. It's a pity I'll probably never learn to play it because I don't have a credit card to buy those tabs

[@odemaru]

The amazing performance in live sound!

[@michaelc9224]

Well, it's official. Someone finally made being a CPA sound magical. Andy Mckee.

[@rakaraven]

Purely beautiful as always. Love it.

[@ZakkBaker]

OMG!! THOSE OPEN OCTAVES SOUND SO AMAZING. always wanted to make a song with them.

[@Pandahouse32]

I just recently revisited Michael Hedges 1984 album and I realize theres alot of parallels with this song and the song on Michaels album called Hot Type. I feel like this song is probably inspired by that one. I know Andy truly loves Michael's music I'm starting to hear his influence more and more

[@gtrslinger]

that's what I was thinking but I want to know for sure! It sounds AMAZING!

[@matrags]

Sounds beautiful.

[@r4zib]

This one is one of your most beautiful tune that i like :)

[@Whitehawkvisionfilms]

love this piece! love the guitar too ;-)

[@ImKevinFTW]

Fucking amazing to know that Andy plays guitars straight from Montreal

[@RobinK]

Awesome work.

[@fareezaizat8684]

Only 1.7k likes?? Come on humann...this is the example of a good quality music...instead of most of nowadays song

[@AtheistDemon87]

such a deep sound ...love the quality ! GreenfieldGuitars? on my radar for sure

[@alexmuzio23]

Whos still rockin this out in 2018 ?

[@marcroy8575]

Always a part of my playlist!

[@kernelspy]

Just stumbled upon it! Soooo mesmerising sound.

[@victormainguitar]

2019!

[@sebastianbecher8927]

Alex KZbin 2020

[@justindc3124]

2021

[@dicerosautismambient4894]

This song is great wish the beginning would have continued

[@gburch77]

his stuff is really amazing... and your guitars sound superb!!

[@francescaierano14]

I love too much this song. Where may I found it?

[@paulroot27]

love this song man nice job!!

[@Madeuphandle]

Andy went to outside source and they tabulated his songs. So if you google the joyland album you can buy the whole book of tabs for the album. And he's not with the candyrat label anymore. It's razor and tie :)

[@hackjian]

Awesome thanks for the response!

[@hichhikr]

My favorite guitar player

[@VikingMan44]

It's a completely handmade work of art made from the best materials money can buy that sounds beautiful and that takes a lot of time, energy and expertise to make. Out of curiosity... what do you think it should cost?

[@DancingRockInc]

Who else is glad Andy didn't become an accountant?

[@jonathanschubert9052]

CPA Andy at a bar: "I coulda been someone, man. I coulda played guitar. I coulda been number one! You don't even know, man. You don't even know!"

[@danzummo8748]

^ love

[@CosmicApe]

"Sure, sure Andy, whatever you say. Just make sure those spreadsheets are on my desk first thing tomorrow morning."

[@rustedraven]

beautiful tune andy...ever try flat wound electric strings to get out of "finger slide/screech "?....not as bright tone and different feel but interesting.....best to you..great tune.

[@caroldt23]

Always. 2013 and this song

[@jarshhalesyy]

Phenomenal work from both the lutheir and musician, Andy and Michael never fail to impress! Does anyone know what woods were used on this particular GF model?

[@Ralphydub]

Awesome!

[@VICODINES1]

I dig the Fein random orbital sander under the workbench. ;)

[@Damongaylor]

so good

[@LucasZaranza]

What a masterpiece.

[@jeffcato2297]

this song makes me wanna crunch numbers...

[@Schlemmassel]

I always dreamed of having a taylor. now i have an awesome breedlove and seen a few Greenfield guitars online. I dont know of any Guitars here in germay. they sound absolutely outstanding. cant compare taylore or martin etc to them. new dream: owning a custom made greenfield guitar with koa back and sites :D. someone knows the price for this one? and andy is ofc

[@letsmakeithappen100]

such a melodic piece. not as "show boaty" as some of his stuff but none the less what a great song and some of the notes just really get you

[@raphaelpassaroto]

So beauty Headstock!!!!

[@pokeymon89]

I was trying to find out the same thing they aren't on his website or candyrat.

[@RADThird1]

From other uploader coments I've read on these "benchroom" videos Michael says that they used a single Neuman KM184.

[@Kryptonic678]

You can buy a tab book by him on Amazon for about 15 bucks. Its called Joyland like his album. Have fun and good luck with it!

[@sanntiimusic]

he should be a millonaire, famous, and one of the best artists of the entire world

[@capoman1]

The fanned fret models: Compared to the standard neck models like this one, why do the fanned fret models seem to have less definition in the high string notes? Has anyone else noticed this? Listen to the other videos in this series that have the fanned frets and compare.

[@binhomassa2000]

is very goooody!

[@Neptunade]

A flowing sonic cascade, just at the right pace for my brain slowing down to sleep right soon.

[@Neptunade]

Whoa, and that ending...

[@ramses_is_numba_one]

i like that little riff he does at 2:33.

[@Madeuphandle]

And a standard greenfield guitar goes for $8,500 with a $5,000 non refundable down payment. I really wanted one but big numbers scare me

[@Oleksandrovych]

The best of!!!