Phil Keaggy - Castle's Call / Pilgrim's Flight

[@heycolslaw]

I don't believe most people can understand or appreciate the accomplishments of this man. I just shake my head & pity them. He has treasures in heaven unspeakable & full of glory that he's been laying up in heaven for decades...he needs no other affirmations.

[@EnigmaOnStrings]

Stupid. Comment. award.

[@unkoine]

He injured his finger on a handheld water pump when he was a young boy. He talked about it after a concert I attended about 15 years ago. His concerts are always amazing, and he is so personable and modest.

[@ColeRobertson-il3vd]

I saw this guy with my dad back in 2007 or so, he was phenomenal and completely underrated. My dad showed me the album “master and musician” when I was a child and I immediately fell in love.

[@jamesaburke7]

I had a guitar playing friend in college introduce to Phil's playing. Unlike many who are here, I'll admit I'm not a Christian. Still as a music fan, I have always found his guitar to be amazing. I've seen him twice, and each time he has humbly said "I'm really not that good, and there are plenty of guitarists better than me." He may not be a Clapton or Hendrix, but he sure has skill. I'd place him probably in the top 25 in the world. This classical piece, he wrote, is proof of his talent.

[@fourtyseven47572]

Whether or not hes better than Hendrix or Clapton is all subjective but in terms of technical skill alone I feel like Keaggy couly play their stuff but they couldnt play his

[@Turboy65]

The difference is I could listen to Phil ALL DAY EVERY DAY. To me Phil is just that more of a pure musician than Clapton or Hendrix, though they themselves are deservedly legendary in their own rights.

[@glausterball]

this music reminds me of listening to music with my father, some of the my favorite memories.

[@frankatchley3555]

My dad would play this on a lute shaped classical guitar he made.

[@landenmarrs1164]

I have never heard a more perfect piece played on guitar in my entire life

[@AcousticBruce]

This is the guy that got me into playing guitar.

[@mgordon1964]

@@AcousticBruce This is the guy that convinced me to give it up.

[@RaysTrack]

There are many great guitarists. Phil remains my favourite due to the beauty of his compositions.

[@samme79]

Such an underrated guitarist. He deserves more credit

[@LEISTUDIO]

Not only the credit, but also all the ovations but his song and compositions is the masterpiece of the music of the all time. once a friend saidme that somebody questions to Jimmy Hendrix, Who is the best guitarmen of the world. And Jimmy answare, I dont nowk, ask her to Phil Keaggy.. Jajajaja..

[@timthomas924]

Has he ever received accolades from other great guitarists?

[@jamesaburke7]

@@LEISTUDIO That is a non collaborated story. I'll admit Phil is very talented, and Jimi liked him, but he never said that. Here is how the rumors may have began. During an interview with Guitar Player magazine in 1968, Hendrix was asked about his thoughts on Keaggy, and he had high praise for the young guitarist. Hendrix said “He’s one of the few young guitarists that’s really got something going for him. ” He’s got a lot of feeling and a lot of soul.” Hendrix went on to say that he thought Keaggy had “a lot of potential” and was “definitely going places.” “I think he’s going to be one of the great guitarists, without a doubt,” Hendrix predicted. There are other guitarists that share this myth. There are also rumors of Jimi saying this about Rory Gallagher & Billy Gibbons of ZZ Top.

[@LEISTUDIO]

@@jamesaburke7 You're right, those aren't exactly his words, but just admitting that he's a great guitarist speaks for itself.

[@boncas3895]

My fingers are complete and undamaged, but I can't play this. This man is blessed.

[@vincentparrella3424]

Bon Cas My fingers are incomplete and damaged from trying to learn this. lol

[@woofelator]

@@vincentparrella3424 ^^

[@cuneeda1950]

Phil was the lead guitarist for Glass Harp in the 70's, gave his life to Christ and is one of the best in the world.

[@529jarjar]

lets stop arguing and realise that we are here because Toby has a brilliant taste in music. And I am glad he has shared such an incredibly talented artist as Phil Keaggy with all of us who would otherwise never heard of him.

[@meccaollielord]

Can’t like this video twice. He’s got an amazing touch

[@bbsuzi23]

Phil Keaggy is amazing..this a beautiful piece..brilliantly played and enthusiastically appreciated by me.

[@bettierusso5410]

I remember Phill playing this at Calvary Chapel in the early 1970s. It was then, and still is a deeply moving piece by a man that God has given an immense amount of talent. He was a sweet-natured man who had gone through tremendous loss over his life, including that of his baby. Still, there was his faith in God that sustained him, and his beautiful guitar to soothe him. Thank you for posting this video. I suggest you make a personal journey of ALL his music over the last 1/2 century...it will just get better and better.

[@skyguy421]

The Master and Musician was the best story album i ever heard any where. i bought it the first day it hit the shelf. I had a chance to see him on a tour with Hadley Hockensmith doing rythym and stuff. after a few songs into the show i just watched Hadley play because Phil was just way too over my head!! L O L

[@FearsEnd]

He is simply amazing...

[@reikoshea]

I can't stop running this back to 1:24 and listening over and over....

[@GregDrayGregDray]

I have been a Phil Keaggy fan since the 1970's and I get to go see him finally 7-16-10 I hope I live long enough! I know there is a world full of great guitarists but I pick Phil Keaggy as my personal favorite.That don't make me a bad feller!

[@Jubal24]

The bass on that Olsen is just awesome! Of course, Phil really knows how to get the best out of it.

[@TheJiminiflix]

" Master and the Musician"

[@vividconclusions3796]

whiteflag such a great album

[@KarlWithakay]

Thanks so much for this clip. I totally agree about Phil being one of the world's best guitarist. I once read an interview with Hendrix. Hendrix was asked, "what's it like to be the best guitarist in the world?" Henrix replied, "I'm not the best guitarist in the world. You wanto to hear the best guitarist in the world? Listen to Phil Keaggy". Thanks again mate!

[@TonyPrinceTD777]

Phil you know I am your greatest fan! Well, I try to be, and I love to play, too, although you are still the best in my book! I remember when this album first came out and I was at an Amway meeting, didn't really care about the meeting, I was just playing your cassette of The Master and The Musician at my table, tryin to turn everyone on to your music! That was circa 1980! Wow! Loveya man!

[@cspence0913]

his guitar playing is so beautiful, such great talent!

[@Lewufuwi]

He does it so effortlessly, amazing

[@GreenTeaFa1ry]

How on earth can someone dislike this? It's amazing, and beautiful!

[@grunda]

Such an inspirational player.

[@mootbooxle]

Yes...me too. One of my favourite records for those quiet moments.

[@satine112]

Such incredible talent

[@sorak185]

It's a variation of the songs from "Master and the Musician". Beautiful album. The CD front to back tells a story, and ends with the most beautiful rendition of Amazing Grace I've ever heard.

[@ReedFlom]

Never gets old!!!

[@DAVIDCANDEL]

Mr. Phil Keaggy has great talent! I wore this album out in the late 70's!

[@KarensSoulution]

Another masterpiece from an old soul who probably was a troubadour in his last life too.

[@epoche1]

OMG...what a beautiful sound!

[@MarkGatlin]

There's alway going to be someone "better" if you're going to break down and tear apart for the sake of bolstering whatever argument you want to make. Be bored if helps your cause. I love the balance and contrast he brings to just about every piece, and his overall attitude makes him a fav of mine.

[@heycolslaw]

His style & originality has decidedly set him apart from all other artists. Unique in expression & delivery likened to a precision crafted watch. In other words, He's a Rolex!

[@mannymarvin3378]

Not a lot left to say about Phil really.....He's been voted in with the top three fingerpickers and musicians in the world.....and he lives in my CD cabinet!!

[@pbar1000]

Phil is definately one of my heroes. 5 stars

[@shadoworld58]

i have seen this video many times and it always floors me...un-matched control and finesse...perfect!

[@marialiyubman]

to tears again.......

[@Narik1324]

Toby has brought all us pilgrims here!

[@dragonflySummer09]

Even though it's impossible to place artists in some kind of order based on how talented, or "good" they are, I would have to say Keaggy IS the most versatile and accomplished guitarist I've ever heard or seen. If you haven't seen him, you OWE it to yourself to do so. It's an absolutely amazing experience... The Olsen guitar he's using is like the one James Taylor uses and is made in Minnesota, I believe. Keaggy played at Paul McCartney's daughter's wedding....that's a good gig!

[@carltarajkowski5484]

He’s truly a virtuoso guitar player So very fine

[@AcousticBruce]

He is the very artist that inspired me to start playing guitar. I am completely impressed with his work and this dvd is amazing!!

[@drbcook]

This is top drawer playing,best of the best indeed !

[@mad4nertz]

A favorite of mine by the master guitarist. One that got me hooked!

[@sdenny]

Wonderful, talented guitarist from Nashville who sometimes firsts with my friend Miranda Louise

[@thetreeoflies]

thanks for posting this took me right back to my youth nice one

[@paulsmith3579]

I met and hung out with Phil briefly back in 1999, great man and an awesome guitar player :)

[@M147GTA]

Magnificent piece of music!!... by any standard, and by any musical discipline.

[@prog4evr]

Two great instrumental songs from one of my favorite Keaggy albums, The Master and the Musician...

[@CEBREESE]

It's from his "Master & the Musician" album. It was originally released in the mid-seventies (although I have the record, it's in storage and I can't recall the exact year).

[@heycolslaw]

Notice the expression @ 1:20 when he comes to this bridge, his joy is overflowing! King David said, "Praise is comely for the upright" and again, "sing unto him a new song: Play skillfully with a loud noise!"

[@faithdiffy2720]

Oh toby, you inspire us all.

[@thedarkibis]

Thank you Toby...for bringing me to such a beautiful song.

[@drumaestro]

I love the album from whence it came...The Master and the Musician. I love his music! Awesome.

[@Slapmastaoffunk]

so old! Man this is pretty.

[@kauailovetkna]

Beautiful..Phil is amazing.

[@thrashheadbanger3056]

i think this is the most beautiful thing i've ever heard\see...

[@AcousticBruce]

this is going to take forever to figure out... i cant wait. this is such a cool piece

[@flimflam0069]

nostalgic setting

[@debodrumsitck27]

Toby sent me :) So happy because this song is beautiful

[@hiseyes]

my fave songs on the master and the magician!

[@poekneegurrl]

thank you for posting these #mobile4357 these are such a wonderful delight...

[@12over7]

Phil is just amazing! Great classic. Thanks for posting!

[@caryverhalen]

One of the most sensational players ever

[@petal56]

Beautiful

[@caryverhalen]

The Best! ❤️🎶🎼

[@Velvet4U]

Right on brother !!!

[@JimHabash]

one of my FAVES

[@RocketKirchner]

I was jamming with Phil one day at his house . It was surreal .

[@Guitarman504]

There s tab for this in Fingerstyle Guitar Magazine. You can order it as a back issue #4. It has the entire thing that you here in this video. It was tabbed by John Standefer and Jonathan Burchfield.

[@heycolslaw]

I love that part at 1:20 It sounds almost like Bach. Phil shows us such a wide spectrum of styles of music....what a talent.

[@Bellah246]

This is beautiful and amazing. Thank you Toby! ^_^

[@angelajames9853]

yebo, life is amazing and so is this>>>

[@DoubleA_124]

*beautiful

[@wileypayote]

@Jubal24 yeah Olsen guitars sound so great and look great two. I want one so bad. I also saw James Taylor playing one. I wonder who else does?

[@thelastspartanS117]

all great names but phil is one of the great for one reason: hes never off key. i believe he is one of only 5 guitarist in his time/skill lvl tht has perfect tone. he is truly a master.

[@MrTomanderson76]

@caveman091 Thanks so much as I am a avid Phil Keaggy fan I will most certainly check it out !!!

[@Pamathey]

Having jus been in Iowa in the coolness of summertime (and sweated my butt off), I'm not sure where the connections lay ... but I agree that it's a good song, if we mean that. ;)

[@MrTomanderson76]

Not only is he a fantastic guitarist but he is a gifted singer/composer as well. His voice sounds like a carbon copy of Paul McCartney !!! I have also heard that he is as humble as he is talented.

[@shadoworld58]

you remember the ressurection band? they were awesome.

[@russproctor2]

I would love to see it. Could you post it?

[@Draybolt4]

nice touch on the ending lol

[@vacant4]

I've played for about 3 years, and as long as you can nail the finger picking and ignore some unnecessary (or more or less unhearable) notes, you can do it pretty easy with some practise. When or if you do succeed, try and play it with all those other notes in and it sounds great.

[@911dispatcher]

From "The Master and the Musician." Phil's first instrumental album. 1978

[@Guitarman504]

@johngoo343 it is a James Olsen guitar

[@longhairfen]

Some parts remind me of Les Miz's Castle on a Cloud. This man is a legend!

[@ImCliffordToday]

I remember when I heard Toby play this. I was like, THAT'S KEAGGY!

[@DaddyTwoFoot]

@czzham Also, Glass Harp released their first album in 1970, the year Jimi Hendrix died.

[@modernholyblues]

Could this guy get any more irish? Great playing, Phil!

[@AcousticBruce]

@Entropy56 Well you missed out on the stunning acoustic album called "beyond nature" yr 1991. There is nothing quite like it.

[@robertdavidson9393]

Master Musician classic album

[@MrLittlenicky123]

Had to come here for Toby!!!

[@OldTimesCruelty]

I especially like the part that starts at 2:15 this is an awesome song!

[@kasperstenbom]

Toby "Tobuscus" Turner SENT ME.. Peace off!!

[@BanishedOcean]

1:19 is where its at

[@dagoelius]

great finger independence from his right hand..

[@shadoworld58]

i just saw online where keaggy was playing a private event in my city of houston in december but no details...drats! any ideas?

[@mercuryranch]

Toby brought me here too. Yup!

[@tarahutje]

Grtz fm Holland. GBY!