Phil Keaggy "Shades Of Green"

Phil plays "Shades Of Green" in St. Charles, IL on March 20th, 2004. There's lots of 'little plastic thingy' action. Posted with Phil's permission.

[@tspike7]

Never give up!! Phil Keaggy inspires me because he does things with a guitar that i never thought of.

[@Teach621]

watching this makes me SMILE!!!! I have seen many play a guitar but you make it sing

[@gabemiller4882]

Amazing guitar playing😲 😍😍🎶🎵🎸! There say he is one of the best guitar player's in the world ! I believe it !!

[@mSieboldPhotos]

Oh Wow! It's moments like this that I want to either devote my life to the instrument or just quit entirely!

[@dpwellman]

One of my favorites live. I've been to lots of shows and always look forward to the next one.

[@Skitzabeth]

Had the pleasure of seeing this live. I love this man.

[@dben89x]

If this man's goal was to bring joy to the world through his music, I'd have to say he succeeded in at least one case

[@jully716]

And I'm just getting started, thank you God!!

[@dpwellman]

One of my favorites live (along with Salvation Army Band). I've been to lots of shows and always look forward to the next one.

[@arturoalvarez_music]

Phil Keaggy enjoys his own music as much as we enjoy it.

[@edshift]

This beyond amazing. He is the most underated guitarist in the world. I'm a 25 years fan of Vai, Satiriani, Al D Meola, Yngvie, McLaughlin, Becker, Beck, Page etc. He's right up with them and has been since my childhood. I have no real idea why he's not world famous. I tell about him all the time and they are all amazed to discover him. Keep playing for us Phil. We appreciate your music. Luv and Peace.

[@1031mj]

What can anyone say - this is Phil Keaggy. God has blessed his playing beyond measure, in my humble opinion.

[@clbwright]

I got to see him play this live two last night. It is truly amazing. He is supposedly the best guitar player in the world. I wouldn't doubt it.

[@Nem_FFXIV]

That man has worked hard, and been blessed. Hands down the best guitarist in the world. Perhaps even the best musician.

[@bvonmoss]

I was at this show. Great show by PK as usual.

[@Todd63790]

What a genius !!! Love it

[@zmsmotorsportz]

Phil Is Blessed In The Name Of Jesus !

[@elhigh]

This is bonkers. I keep coming back to listen to it. I don't play guitar - avidly wish I did - but I know genius when I hear it. This guy's musical talent and instinct are just awe-inspiring.

[@TosyrLongvine]

I think we can all agree that Keaggy is the greatest guitar player of all time

[@golf_guitars_geniuses6039]

I've seen him 3 times and he never plays it the same twice. Brilliant!

[@JonP1961]

wonderful marriage of the analog with the digital love how he lets the queue exhale starting around 4:10 ;)

[@since1876]

It says 44,499 people have watched this, but it was really only 99 people. I watched it the other 44,400 times.

[@eileenstill971]

THANKS FOR POSTING!

[@methodinsane]

My sister got married in the same castle as Paul Mc in Monaghan in Ireland. Class place, Castle Lesley. You can rent the place for a whole night, all to yourself.

[@mikebolognese7134]

An amazing talent

[@DaChiefs1969]

Wow. The man is amazing.

[@rafelu7]

Master guitar player!

[@iknowDavenMC]

@anthonymarker Water faucet accident as a kid. "We lived on a farm in Hubbard, Ohio, which had a big water pump, and I was climbing up on it. As I was kneeling on top of the platform, it broke and the faucets came crashing down on my finger and cut it off." Wikipedia.

[@ginagregory5824]

A most GIFTED MASTER who gets better w/ age! Stunning :)

[@TheCzech93]

Guy, that's so amazing!!!!

[@utubehound69]

WOW

[@gtrzn1]

so good it is absurd

[@insipiddawdler]

Best. Guitarist. Ever.

[@MrHarry0000010]

wow..you kick ass phil...no joke..

[@danielmuir191]

And to know this was done with only nine (9) fingers. Crazy.

[@TonyaMae]

dude, that is like really cool! I had no clue that he could play like that! serious cool!

[@OneBadAssDJ]

It's crazy what that Lexicon Jamman and some midi pedals can do for one guy.

[@cambowelsh]

no words can discribe gouorgimous

[@poekneegurrl]

I shutter to think what this man could do if he did have all 5 DeltaRho2K ...this man is scary with this gift #philkeaggy

[@charltonwang]

Not in this video. That's a Charis guitar. You can tell by the headstock. The Olson is sitting in the back.

[@DeltaRho2K]

4 people think they can play this better because they have all 10 digits on their hands.

[@insipiddawdler]

The missing finger is on his strumming hand, so it sounds more impressive than it actually is. ;)

[@MrRljohnson77]

and to think, I remember Phil with hair!!!

[@johnbgood52]

Me too.

[@pin1271]

O_O !!!! one man party !!!!!!

[@1NcognitoXx]

2:39-3:12 Just so amazing, and so many other parts...

[@gautiervervoitterollet2394]

~ thanks Phil Keaggy for this wonderful music and great consolation, Hallelujah ! "In a painting, I would say something comforting like music". citation of Artist Vincent Van Gogh (1853-1890). ~ merci Phil Keaggy pour cette merveilleuse musique et grande consolation, Alléluia ! "Dans un tableau, je voudrais dire quelque chose de consolant comme une musique". citation de l'Artiste Vincent Van Gogh (1853-1890).

[@stybba09]

@lualncol: Phil wrote Shades Of Green.

[@JohnWM816]

@alfother I think you've already said something along those lines two or three times now. Hmm.. Phil Keaggy's word as a believer and musician for decades, or your word as a four year guitar player? What would you choose!

[@tobyman7]

it holds different strings at different frets instead of all 6 at the same fret,

[@SportstalkwithMac]

This guy reminds me of Michael Hedges!

[@bkm72]

All I was saying was that this is a great song. He should be more well known. Not looking for a bible beating. Thank you.

[@Dav1dWesley]

Bloody hell.

[@rocker4204]

a very amazing guitarist omg, he has 2 olsen guitars they're like 20 grand a peice

[@wendell72able1]

maybe they thought it was a download button...hahaha

[@Nem_FFXIV]

@youwhoboohoo You're welcome to think so, good sir!

[@mSieboldPhotos]

Yeah, at least 2 from just me!

[@weluvtoolz]

omg

[@tucs1973]

You start to consider yourself "good" on the guitar. Then.... You run across guys like these, that make you realize that you have a long way to go before you can call yourself good.

[@since1876]

I consider someone who can play on time and who can make chords without muting strings "good". Anything past that is just different styles and ways of playing. Like, Neil Young would do a lot of just strumming and managed to make his guitars sound good. Erik Mongrain puts it on his lap and bashes away at it and manages to make it sound good. Phil beats out a good rhythm to use as a backing track and it sounds good. The two things they have in common are they're all on time and sound clean. :)

[@lualncol]

Did Phil Keaggy write this piece? If not, can some one tell me the author? Thx

[@YakkaFoobMog]

JamMan!

[@glikeraser6210]

Please...go away. Go troll the 100billion other KZbin posts. Leave us along to enjoy Mr. Keaggy and the gift he has received. Yes, with countless hours of work, but a gift, nonetheless.

[@JohnWM816]

@alfother I believe that was the Catholics. To say God was the motivator would be inaccurate.

[@MegaMaverick777]

Phil Keaggy, the best guitarist in the world...jimi hendrix said so once

[@jamminjoe44]

Jimi Hendrix never said that ... Go to a website called Snopes, witch refutes myths and bogus stories, such as this ... Even Phil himself, has said so .. The "Go Ask Phil" idea has become ridiculous.

[@RylzMunkister]

jamminjoe44 Haha it has. However... he probably is.

[@MegaMaverick777]

jamminjoe44 you're right. i checked it too..the fact is the greats are always humble and they know when another is good too...its small fries who are cocky :-)

[@3nails3days1way]

He is a one man band!

[@rafelu7]

LOL!

[@JohnWM816]

@alfother It's funny how you try to speak with so much authority!

[@thebusynothing]

what would he be using to make the loops??

[@wileypayote]

does he have two capos on the guitar. I've never heard of that. What does that do?

[@treezles]

wileypayote The higher capo only covers the first four strings, and the lower capo covers all of them (but only affects the two lowest strings that the higher capo doesn’t cover). I know you asked this 9 years ago but I just saw this and figured I’d answer.

[@RaaynML]

50 Shades of Green

[@TosyrLongvine]

You mean Michael Hedges reminds you of this guy.

[@anthonymarker]

how did he lose his finger

[@Johnthegr82202]

what's that thing he put in at 5:10

[@NateClabaughHeedtheOwl421]

3 people accidentally clicked wrong

[@MaxRandall]

@n2gzs He did not. And I'm a huge fan of Uncle Phil!

[@bkm72]

Blows me away. I dont get most of his music, pretty obscure. But this....this is fantastic. Great use of loops.!! Guys got serious talent. Too bad he's labeled "Christian". Dont get me wrong......thats not a bad thing. unfortunately just keeps this great music out of the main stream......for what ever reason. :(

[@ELItheMUSKETEER]

WHO DISLIKED THIS? O__O

[@MapHendren]

maybe this is about Kentucky

[@GuitarSlinger2112]

If Michael Hedges had melody in addition to technique then, yes.

[@MaxRandall]

An Olsen...

[@SprDrumio64]

who says he doesn't use proxies!

[@JohnWM816]

@alfother Really? Why don't we just go ask Phil Keaggy himself and see what he has to say on the issue! Troll

[@edshift]

:-) rofl

[@PetrusLanang]

mantabz

[@Nem_FFXIV]

@WhyteRomeo Yeah, He's good too! But in my opinion, a man with 9 fingers is accomplishing so much more than Tommy Emmanuel. Sure they have different styles, and he is very stunning, but Phil accomplishes much more on a musical level. Of course, it's just my opinion obviously. And there is no ignorance involved. I'm well aware of the many awe inspiring guitarists around!

[@since1876]

And also people like Tommy Emmanuel (who E V E R Y O N E who hears him says he's great) will be the first to tell you THEY have a lot to learn lol... you're never done getting better :) but anything after the point of being able to play on time and cleanly is good!

[@theone2three]

2 people obviously don't know what real guitar playing is about

[@RaaynML]

Sorry to ruin your joke, but it's one view per IP.

[@MrBDF2000]

Praise Allah for the miracle of allowing a 9 fingered man to play like this. It's miracles like this that prove his way is the right way!

[@tinmanjones4729]

allah is not God Almighty. Careful.

[@grantreborn]

Jesus Christ is this man's Master. He's a Christian bro

[@RylzMunkister]

Christian musician....