Tomo Fujita and Michael Lemmo with two 1958 Fender Stratocasters at Norman's Rare Guitars

[@jimmysupafly1547]

Tomo is clean af. Keeps it simple and then throws in crazy little riffs out of nowhere. This was great to see.

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thanks so much! How about this? Michael Lemmo, 11 years ago.... he already plays so awesome!! kzbin.info/www/bejne/gXarXol_bt2hedk&lc=UgxH8R6eE0QX4pfKkJV4AaABAg

[@lauriedepaurie]

Pretty big JM fan, and I figured there were a lot of influences in his playing. SRV, Hendrix, Clapton, Freddie/BB king etc. being the more obvious ones. But here I found another major influence. I hear a lot of similarities which I assume he borrowed from you. Tomo you're now on my list of people to check out for inspiration. Thanks for this demo!

[@TorToroPorco]

TomoFujitaMusic Looks like Lemmo has always had the right hair, must be the secret to his guitar power. That and a great teacher.

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

@@lauriedepaurie Thanks so much!! Good job!! Do you know Donna (a huge JM fan!!)

[@mertman1]

So clean I’d eat off it.

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

So many views! Thanks so much!

[@bobbyshmudra9225]

You can just see the look of endearment in Tomo’s eyes during Michael’s leads parts, as he watches his student from years and years ago playing like an absolute pro.

[@wilkowilkins363]

Was thinking exactly the same thing

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thanks so much! It's all my pleasure playing with Michael. He is so good!! Makes me so happy!!

[@MrJohnr47]

Tomo is still teaching out there. That was one of my favorites.

[@MadGunny]

The fact that your name is Bobby Shmurda but you're on a Normans Rare Guitars video... I can tell we would be friends

[@DatBoi-mo9vc]

@@MadGunny lol and he spelled it shmudra

[@deveddia8343]

So he himself, a teacher at Berklee told John Mayer and this guy to leave and pursue their dreams... Legend!

[@shirtsguitar]

Cool !

[@deathbymugen]

Dude did he just play the melody from ponponpon?! That was cool

[@Hunter-xv7kz]

HE DID!!!

[@GerardWaysHun20]

I had to look that up. Ha! Cool

[@Monomonmamon]

I was shocked the chord progression was familiar until tomo confirmed my guess was right lolll

[@antioche6276]

Ah my fellow weebs, comrades.

[@lamarswain255]

when i heard it, i thought of that other "ponponpon" cover.....

[@michaelcullen5955]

Tomo’s string rakes are crazy

[@iamgates7679]

So perfectly executed every time - i gotta practice those

[@jaket7738]

Tomo’s fundamentals are so good. Can play tough rhythms in different voicings anywhere on the fretboard with near perfect touch and timing

[@ZzenNomad]

These two should record an album, this is insane

[@padri7973]

When the two smartest kids decide to do a school project together

[@yuhyuhbrothboyhere942]

aymane ouahhabi when the smartest student and the teacher decide to become friends

[@jimmyteriyaki9783]

@@yuhyuhbrothboyhere942 yup

[@OriginalOldSkoolFunk]

It's The Tomo and Lemmo Show...! 16th note Heaven.

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thanks so much!!

[@pstrokeslibsarctic]

TomoFujitaMusic you inspired me so much Sensei!

[@deejay7339]

Sweet 16 baby

[@waybackplayback1347]

Impeccable taste! Beautiful interplay, each gives the other perfect space and never feels like a competition. I would gladly pay for an album from these two.

[@SarahHarrisContentMarketing]

wayback playback totally what I was thinking about the space!

[@waybackplayback1347]

@@SarahHarrisContentMarketing you are an astute scholar of the art. Glad to hear from a fellow connoisseur.

[@kingtosinthe3rd766]

Tomo he is a really good guitar player

[@jonathansedano8499]

They had an entire conversation without saying a word this is awesome!!!

[@uhhmike]

They're both beastly

[@adamswanson6449]

Best video to come outta Norm's in years....

[@mikekaatman3194]

Although i absolutely adore CARLOS GUITARLOS as well..

[@francescodeluca9300]

The lick Tomo plays at 4:24 is amazing

[@cik9272]

It sounds like Nyan Cat.

[@bigbadkaldren]

​@@cik9272 I can't unhear it now

[@MrStcarroll29]

I graduated from Berklee class of 2000. Tomo is a great guy and inspiring teacher

[@lystanson1983]

His playing, his guitar, his hair, his vibe. Gotta love Tomo.

[@arthur9924]

It's an honour to hear you guys play together. As a fellow disciple of the School of Tomo Fujita, albeit through his incredible Guitar Wisdom and KZbin channel rather than Berklee, I get pure joy to hear you two play. Thank you both, really a privilege.

[@SarahHarrisContentMarketing]

I could listen to this all damn day. You never cease to amaze me Michael, but this was especially cool!!! Next time this guy comes in, I need to know. I want to be front and center for the next jam!!!

[@Danowarthemanowar]

PON PON WAY WAY WAY WAY WAY PON PON WAY WAY WAY!!!

[@lanestreet1431]

Such a beautiful, wordless conversation.

[@GordiansKnotHere]

A gift from creation. Music brings us all together.

[@jds2056]

My goodness that’s the tastiest playing I’ve heard in a while!! Amazing

[@wingerfan1]

Tomo has great note placement. I can totally hear his single note jazz influence. Great sound.

[@eastmonk4651]

1:33 Tomo looking around the room like, “you see this shit, my student got so good”

[@nishanthdass4172]

Michael Lemmo's phrasing and lead lines are so wholesome. He always shines in these jams.

[@GundogJake]

Revisiting 5 months later to just say this is still the best nrg jam I’ve seen, and Tomo is the best online teacher!

[@coachdewalls9355]

Very 70's feel! Tomo plays some of the cleanest rhythm I've ever heard. Great duo there (of players and guitars)!

[@superthijsss]

I love how you always hear its Tomo’s playing. The man has such an own developed sound!

[@TorToroPorco]

One of the greatest duets ever performed at Normans

[@ChrisMeyer-pz3bi]

Best jam ever recorded !! Showed this vid to all my buds. We became fans overnight. Go Tomo, go Lemmo!

[@KB-in7hc]

I never comment but this was just too good. Both playing with pure joy.

[@everysingleguitars]

Quality gear played by quality guitarists..... doesn't get much better than that

[@Yusufu82]

I just subscribed to Tomo’s channel the other day. He’s a great teacher.

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thanks so much!!

[@gohjohan]

No regrets. Tomo is great!

[@Putzinator]

This is seriously one of the best grooves I've ever heard... And once you realize it's ponpon it's so much more adorable. Tomo the absolute legend.

[@schmiertoast7184]

i just love how tomo plays. it sounds like a real melody and not just random licks

[@benmontgomerie1148]

Tomos string rakes are so clean it’s insane

[@coreyreynolds4380]

By far one of the most mesmerizing videos I've ever watched on youtube.

[@Daggerfall40]

What a fun jam. Tomo is amazing but man, I'm so impressed with Lemmo. Love the part starting @ 2:14. Sounds so smooth.

[@ccbbh4477223]

Norm's has jam videos all the time but this is what i'm talking about. Loved It.

[@commentaccount2750]

This is amazing. I’ve watched this at least a dozen times.

[@TosinChesseburger-vt9fh]

My guy Tomo I cannot stop loving his guitar chords progression ❤️🎸🖤♥️

[@1morelight]

Beautiful spirit lifting funky music... perfect synergy, how all that humble talent, amazing

[@jonboy4601]

Always got time to watch tomo. A guitarists guitar player.😊

[@yadayadayada360]

Beautiful. What happiness you guys give to each other and to us all. Bravo 👏

[@IAMTHEBROCODE]

It's been a long time since I stopped what I was doing to watch and feel. What a video.

[@jyshih2865]

I replayed it again and again. I think this definitely is a epic video.

[@datboijj]

I’ve lost the count on how many times I’ve watched this but it never gets old. That outro lick that Tomo does is absolutely tasteful.

[@angeloandino8472]

I come back to this video all the time , thank you guys !

[@cs4312]

I love how Tomo saved that beautiful run for the last few seconds. Really closed off the jam in a beautiful way.

[@jimmyb1378]

It's Friday morning and the sun is bright. I'm floating ... smooth as ...

[@martymooney8099]

Mr Tomo!!! Love it!! Both you guys that was beautiful!!🤘🤘✌🖖

[@skeetschuler1859]

Two great players jamming. Great Saturday. Thanks

[@kevinvoisine1922]

Smooth sweet jam! Thanks for sharing

[@metelegerald]

Tomo did NOT just play Pon Pon Wei hahahaha what a twist TOMO IS THE BEST!!!! Really enjoyed the jam guys!

[@Tosindude]

I could listening to My guy Michael LEMMO and Tomo playing the guitar 🎸 All day ❤

[@dcflow7859]

This is such a beautiful video. These two are great at what they do, and it’s so comforting and enjoyable to watch. God bless!

[@carlosrodrigues426]

great example of dedication to this result. I can't stop listening.

[@Theanh23]

man Tomo's riffs always so clean

[@paultv3866]

Legend and legend in the making at work.

[@XLBiker13]

Wow! One of my favorite jams ever at Norm's. And considering the venue and constant flow of talent that's quite a compliment. That was truly beautiful. Such incredible rhythm playing and every note in the lead parts was so purposeful and necessary. Nothing superfluous. So musical. Brilliant.

[@parengthonycastillo4272]

I wish I was here and enjoy listening and watching to these guys playing. While I sing ponponpon in the background 😊

[@calebfisher108]

Michael Angelo and master splinter got me to smile for 6 minutes straight after a long day!!

[@niceguy2171]

That is a Great analogy, lol, and just fits man

[@foxylady7777]

Two styles melt into one style. Great jam.

[@dillonpeter8834]

I could watch these two jam for hours

[@BryanSim]

I think these are the chords: Amaj7(5x6654), Amaj7(5x665x; he plays fingering without the thumb at the start), G#7#5 (4x455x), G#min11(446474), B9sus4(7x765x), C#m7 or Emaj7 (x76444; he plays the C#m7 but you can substitute for the Emaj7 which is first inversion of that C#m7 chord and sounds cool).

[@thiagoborsari7364]

Yes, it is in he key of Emaj.

[@JuicyLeek]

The second chord is a G#m7 (but he does 464474 instead of the plain 4x4444). If you watch his "Sunny" video, you will see that this is the m7 chord shape that carries the whole song. The following chord (at precisely 1:11) is an A/B (A major with B bass note), which is 7x765x as you mentioned. I guess you could call it B9sus4 as you did, but if you create this shape by play a vanilla A major barre chord and then moving the bass note up to B, I think you'll agree that it sounds like an A major played on the guitar with a B on the bass instrument. Also, Tomo calls it an A/B in his Solo Etudes book. He uses this in Room 418 and his recent "beautiful chords" video. I only know this because these are common Tomo chords that he often uses in several of his other videos, and I have his Solo Etudes book.

[@JuicyLeek]

I just found a video where he teaches this song in more detail. kzbin.info/www/bejne/hpi2c2p9iZdmis0 It's in Japanese but you can see a close-up of his hands.

[@BryanSim]

@@JuicyLeek Awesome! Thanks!

[@GHOST-jc3cy]

What does the 5x6654 and all that mean? I'm new to guitar so I need help

[@TorToroPorco]

Such such great feel. Lemmo always seems to know what note to play next to keep a song dynamic and flowing. Now we know who he learned that from. Nice camera work as well.

[@sachanataf26]

4:23 Damn that lick is good. Hits me everytime.

[@martinandersson5833]

What a great jam! I can certainly see where Lemmo got some of that funky, funky groove from 👍👏

[@SamLazier]

I can't believe they actually jammed to ponponpon at Norman's shop 😂 Tomo is the cool master of his craft just chilling behind all the flashy guitar idols. 😎

[@theoldgaf]

This just makes me feel really good.... every time....

[@ethancheng1595]

After knowing this is Pon Pon Pon, I have so much more respect for these two musicians on top of the mountains of appreciation I already had for them.

[@frankiecalabro2617]

Love Tomorrow and love Lemmo!!! Normans rocks!!!! Love u all!!!!

[@samuelemento2233]

that was incredible

[@RyneMurray23]

This is one of the best jams on the norms rare guitars channel. So smooth you could sail a boat on it

[@TorToroPorco]

The Strats are the perfect guitars for this upbeat bubbly pop tune, gotta love those beautiful classic Strat tones as much for the delicious rhythm chords as for the lead notes. This song nightlights Lemmo’s exquisite musical sensibilities. He has an old soul and such a great ear for the classic guitar chops.

[@GenisRoca00]

So two lovely human beings!

[@pauljsrt5249]

Two of my favorite players

[@kevinbrown6161]

I could listen to this all day long. Can anybody recommend any albums with this kind of sound? I need more

[@paulstanley3019]

Tomo making it talk,great single note phrasing

[@marklownox]

Awesome playing Tomo and Lemmo!

[@nationalduo4945]

Lemmo is a KILLER player....do u realize how good you are....WOW as always

[@joshtaylor-brown]

this my friends is what its all about- 2 world class musicians, on a funky ass couch, making each other smile with some licks - music fuckin rules dude

[@theloganduke]

simply amazing

[@fatseaturtle]

Tomo is a legend! ❤ I love his content

[@seanmurphy.]

Tomo is a monster rhythm player.. and THOSE BENDS!!! So good.

[@noelzhu1986]

Those Major 7th chords sound so relaxing.

[@davepett6531]

Outstanding!!!!!!!

[@greg7656]

This channel just keeps getting better and better...

[@zakaryheinemeyer4881]

Such a class act by those 2, would love to see them live at a small bar or something.

[@chris_2714]

Just sublime playing!

[@JeremyMcCant]

Tomo is the best rhythm player in the world!!!💯💯💯💯🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@Lightskin_Jesus420]

Amazing

[@jmdyt3626]

Feels like tomo has taught every one of the best guitar KZbinrs/ John Mayer

[@CalmedByNature]

those single coils are hot!

[@supercannon126]

That whole video flew by so fast. Couldn’t believe it was 6 minutes long! Felt like 2. Such great playing

[@rdmkeytohwy]

I could watch and listen to this for hours. Great playing as always Michael and Tomo!

[@whollyhyperion]

So much taste in one video!!!

[@gregdiffenthal2384]

Spectacular, boys !

[@malik4311]

That feeling Lemmo caught at 5:10 is exactly why playing guitar (or any instrument) is worth the price of admission.