Pigeons Playing Ping Pong ft. Tomo Fujita “Lightning” 7/16/21

Pigeons Playing Ping Pong performs "Lightning" with special guest Tomo Fujita
live at Northlands in Swanzey, NH on 7/16/2021. It was so much fun playing with the PPPP!
A lot of improvisation in one song. Actually this song a little longer than one side of John Mayer's SOB ROCK! This is SOB FUNK!!
Roxi Pink Intro (00:00)
Groove One (01:01)
Finding new groove (01:19)
Bending phrase (01:36)
Double Stops Groove (01:54)
Building up... (02:03)
Climax Groove (02:12)
Greg Singing (02:48)
Tomo Guitar Solo (05:05)
Build up ... (05:40)
Build up more... (05:58)
New groove with double stops (06:32)
Organ double stops (06:48)
Lawn Mower Double Stops (07:12)
Crazy bending with jumping! (07:20)
Rhythmic Bendig (07:30)
Finding new melody (07:38)
My solo ended (07:55)
Jeremy Guitar starts talking.. (08:26)
Jeremy 's groove (08:42)
Our guitar conversation begins (09:11)
New groove with two guitars (09:28)
Building up... (10:08)
Break down... and Vic Brazen (10:41)
Thinking... what to do next? Then... (11:00)
Setting up this Sex Machine Groove.. (11:15)
Jeremy's Guitar SOLO (11:25)
Building up... Greg is dancing! (12:10)
What's going on? (13:05)
NEW GROOVE!! (13:13)
Pickup changed! Front & Middle (13:20)
New conversation started with new chord(s)... (14:12)
Quiet conversation two guitars (16:20)
Greg started up with new groove! (17:30)
Alex Gator building More groove! (18:20)
Jeremy & Tomo 's bending conversation (18:47)
Alex Gator changed to double time feel! (19:05)
Band conversation! Amazing! (19:23)
Instant Harmony Twin guitars (19:39)
Albert King Licks! (19:56)
Back to song groove... (20:12)
Greg Singing (20:48)
THIS PART is THE MOST IMPORTANT PART of THIS SONG! (23:10)
Tour Dates: www.pigeonsplayingpingpong.com
Facebook: / pigeonsplayingpingpong
Spotify: open.spotify.com/artist/52NOvM...
Instagram: / pigeonsplaying
Live Catalog: www.nugs.net/pigeons-playing-p...
(079-21)
▼▼Join today "Tomo Fujita Guitar Wisdom"
tomovhxtv.vhx.tv
Just added easy theory lessons!
Join subscribers from 98 countries
▼▼Don’t worry
Don’t compare
Don’t expect too fast
Be kind to yourself
www.osiamo.com/PB03TFSET
▼Guitar Teacher Of The Year 2020
www.guitarworld.com/features/...
▼Follow my Instagram / tomojustfunky
▼Follow my Twitter / tomojustfunky
▼Follow my FaceBook / tomofujitaofficialfanpage
▼Mailing list for upcoming event tomojustfunky.com
▼FaceBook - / tomofujitaguitar
▼www.tomofujita.com (Japanese)

[@simongab1]

This is why the World is a beautiful place.

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thank you so much!

[@srijan3855]

He must feel proud holding his student's signature guitar in his hands.

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thank you!!

[@tonympirrotta]

ads in the middle of a beautiful seamless performance?!?!? its okay tomo, you're allowed. Make that living.

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thank you!!

[@Hello_there_obi]

Aside from his great human nature, teaching ability and obvious talent, the thing that strikes me about tomo is that there are tons of clips of him actually playing live in front of an audience. Whereas for a lot of youtube guitar teachers, there aren't any clips of them performing live. Kudos Tomo! And loving the pink silver sky. Sob funk? Hahaha

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thanks so much! In order to teach well.. I have to test it before I use! So it's safe to eat!

[@Dave-rk2nl]

@@TomoFujitaMusic bahahahahaha

[@zoltanfoldes537]

This is the definition of "TIGHT"

[@Cloud_Strife_19]

Thank you for the music

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

You're welcome!

[@Elliebelly_880]

Tomo smooth like silk. Your stage presence super powerful. It’s funny because after watching and learning from your videos I feel like I know you. Awesome performance. Really cool!!

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thank you so much! The stage is my home!

[@prabhatkhadka6329]

Actually John Mayer was inspired by Tomo’s hairstyle.

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Ha ha!

[@G.S.W.SewmesomeMusic]

It’s way beyond my comprehension how someone can seamlessly transition from a class room to live performance and not only play well but absolutely kill it and do it while remaining so humble and polite.your a gift thank you and the band for this beautiful performance!

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thank you so much!

[@gr637]

A master class from Professor Fujita. Regards, Gaetano

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thank you!

[@aayushrawat9415]

Man this is sick, tomo is a living legend his playing style is so smooth and effortless i can't even describe. I am just spaced out on this performance man. Some day I'll see you live.

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thank you!

[@garyjohnson506]

@@TomoFujitaMusic Tomo sure miss seeing you at NAMM! Live in Minnesota things day and too far a drive. Gary from Glaswerks y ou are still kicking butt!!

[@Olliemusiz]

Man, what I would give to just sit down and have a conversation with Tomo, let alone a lesson. What an absolute legend!

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thank you so much!

[@user-jn2fo5ke4g]

いつも一音一音丁寧に弾くことの大切を教えていただき、こんな風に弾けたらなぁ、と憧れの存在です。ライブでもレスポールを弾いているお姿を拝見したいと思っています。

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

ありがとうございます！ギブソンも弾きます！

[@pressp69]

I see you Tomo! Those licks were FUNKY!

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thank you!

[@lando1496]

bass is doing amazing work keeping the groove for so long. amazing playing tomo, u are an inspiration to many

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Ben is amazing bass player!! Thank you!

[@italofalcon7184]

This video is the real master class on guitar playing

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thank you!

[@jordanbrockmusic7151]

TOMO THIS IS FANTASTIC

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thank you!

[@knightelal]

That Silver-Sky got even cooler after you played it on stage! 🙌🏽

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thank you!

[@AarPlays]

The best teachers are the masters in their craft. Looking stylish!

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thank you!

[@JustAnotherBlader]

Best solo AND time stamps ever

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thank you so much!

[@mr.brownstone9943]

Veeerrryy clean and smooth

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thanks!

[@hemtamang3641]

Its always awesome to see him playing . The musicality the feel of groove , tone, the dynamic bends, volume swell. everything is awesome. After all Master is always a master.

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thanks so much!

[@rishabhbose29]

Tomo is holding so hard from his infamous Crab Dance. Man but what a stunning and funky guitar player he is. He just knows how to groove and nails the pocket everytime.

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thank you so much!

[@dorfsteen]

Very good Tomo and I like that song. cool

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thanks!

[@thisissourya]

Been waiting for this video for a long time, Sensei❤️. What an absolute beast🔥🙏

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Hope you enjoyed it!

[@weps2097]

What an amazing performance! If we could roll the clock back 50 years and the Allman Brothers played music with a funk feel this is what I imagine it would sound like.

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thanks so much!

[@theshape3370]

Him holding that guitar is life imitating art right there!

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thank you!

[@HeROsiNhEaVeN]

Very tight band, taken to another level having the Master/professor of funk Tomo sitting in with them…..I couldn’t stop tapping my feet, enjoyed every minute…..🙏🏻💪🏻🎸💯

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Yes indeed! That's why I am so honored to play with them! Thank you!

[@johnmcaleese8459]

@@TomoFujitaMusic Dr. Tomo Fujita, amazing timing catching this video. I just saw this band this weekend in Philadelphia. I've been a classic rock guy my entire life, soon to be 60. These guys just grabbed the sold out crowd of 1,000 , united us as one and took us for a wonderful ride for over 2.5 hrs non-stop. I can honestly say that it was one of the most majical musical night of my life. I recently became disabled from a work accident and with my deformed spine and artificial rib cage I danced, jumped, screamed with absolute pleasure. Seeing a master as yourself recognize these fellas enough to grace them with your accompyment (? spelling) reinforces that these boys are special. They were beyond thrilled to have you present. Who the heck wouldn't be. Thank you for your time sir. Happy Holidays and a great new year to you and your family.

[@RC32Smiths01]

This looks and sounds simply so awesome. What a performance!

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thank you!

[@RC32Smiths01]

@@TomoFujitaMusic Cheers!

[@thecubcast8170]

Ah yes, just what we've been waiting on! This is such a cool and dynamic performance. We love to see even more of that volume control 😆

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thank you so much!

[@karlosdejoya8603]

You can hear Tomo's HEART and SOUL everytime he plays the guitar. Pure Legend

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thank you!!

[@michaela.friestbigmikesbas2508]

Tomo, your phrasing and dynamics are out of this world. You truly elevated this band. Great bunch of young jammers and your playing made them just shine. Killer stuff man.

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

This band is so amazing! I am so lucky to jam with the PPPP! Thank you so much!

[@McHawk081]

This was such an awesome experience, thanks for sharing. More videos like this please. Your stage presence is of the charts!

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thank you so much!

[@sean.brylle]

He is really a 🐐! I love this!

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thank you!

[@kurtisr2339]

Where I grew up, we make much use of the phrase "Come on, now." It can mean many things, ranging from "Bring it!" to "You've gotta be kidding me! WOW!!!" When we watch Tomo, the whole family is in agreement: "Come on, now!"

[@williamspohn2333]

That's the kind of music I love to play.Wish I was that good! Excellent, Love it !

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thank you very much!

[@Brovioli]

That was one hell of a solo.

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thank you!

[@FunkymetalBL]

Awesome Tomo! 👏🏻. So great to see you playing live, looks like you had a blast. Great playing man, I can hear George Benson, Larry Carlton and BB King all rolled into one, but it’s still uniquely Tomo. You’re a one of a kind player, so smooth and funky. I loved the choreography bit at the end, and I think pink is your color, rock on Tomo! 🎸🎸🎸🙏🏼

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thank you so much! So nice to hear that all my guitar influences are coming through me naturally... You made me so happy! Thank you!

[@authenticchristianityminis4109]

@@TomoFujitaMusic Amazing guitar player!

[@molliemontgomery4829]

That was the craziest thing I’ve ever watched. That was insane. Beyond inspired right now.

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thank you so much! It was a great performance by this band!

[@dickeyblues3011]

Tom you got the groove!!

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thanks!

[@LanceKaminer]

This need to go on Spotify! Such a good jam.

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thank you!

[@beelzybossbee1406]

TomFuji sensei this is amazing, just the kind of tune I like. Thank you for letting me hear this music... And thanks to all the band members as well.

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thank you so much! The PPPP is so amazing!! Greg, Jeremy, Ben and Alex!!

[@SamratCharaimuria]

This is awesome!! You are my inspiration!! 🎼❤

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thank you!

[@AshleyOffset]

You are simply legendary, and this whole arrangement was killer! Thank you for inspiring me to keep playing, Tomo!

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thank you so much!

[@PlouplePoupi]

Tomo, you shine like a diamond with your guitar, you magic fingers and your soul🇫🇷👍🏼🍒

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thanks so much!

[@ConwayBob]

Beautiful! Thank you for sharing, Tomo!

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thanks so much!

[@MarcoZaniRovereto]

Tomo Master Of Groove !

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thank you!

[@omarsaletovicprins9632]

Darn phenomenal! What a great band! Tomo’s playing, again, is exactly what you’d expect to hear - but would never think to play! Great stuff.

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Couldn't agree more! Thank you!!

[@lluissegarra2741]

i really enjoyed it what a geniuses

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thank you!

[@TheJuggernautv2]

Tomo baby, Rock on!

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thanks!

[@jroc2201]

Very nice, very well defined, nice shape,musical, lyrical, saw these guys in camden nj with Trucks & Tadesco a couple years ago, very good

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thanks for listening! Thank you so much!

[@Stardust.Wonder]

Hell yeah! That was awesome!

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thank you!

[@denisglinskiy1289]

The way Tomo caption all parts of this video shows how good he is as a teacher

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thank you!!

[@SpaceSekai]

I loved this👌🎸

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thank you!

[@rylieriley]

Tomo's playing is so clean. And such a good spirit comes through in his playing. Jeremy's solo at 11.25 was really great, too. Good stuff! This was 23 minutes and 48 seconds of pure awesomeness and I enjoyed every minute of it.

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thank you so much! They are amazing musicians!

[@georgealvarez8967]

Delightful and smooth to listen to, fun to watch and a shout out to that BASS Man. Thanks Tomo

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Glad you enjoyed it! Ben is so amazing!

[@malcolmgeddes]

Great performance!

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thanks!

[@GaveMeGrace1]

Wow! That was pretty incredible! Wow! So many parts and pieces and togetherness and showmanship (without showing off!) and sublime playing. [bows]

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thank you so much! Its so difficult to pull off right stuff... improvisation!

[@hekijorles]

Well done Tomo Fujita ,the result of your hard work is effortlessness !👊🏾🔥

[@SlyMusicRocks]

The sad thing about this video is you can only "like" it once. It deserves much better than that. Amazing, almost hypnotic live performance. Very cool.

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thanks so much!

[@sergedenovo2389]

Bravo, Tomo San! The whole thing was super groovy and funky! Sounded really good!

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thank you so much!

[@shredding1]

Thank you Tomo for uploading this. Really enjoying your timing and phrasing. Great tone too. You have such control in the conversation part of the video. No flashy showoffs but such beautiful vocabulary.

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thanks for listening! I love playing guitar and having a great conversation with the band!

[@ZitherBeast]

That was awesome. I can only imagine how good that must have been being there. NICE!

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

It was so much fun! Thank you!

[@PSAndersen]

Phenomenal! You're such an inspiration to young guitarist like myself Tomo, thank you for this.

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

My pleasure! Thank you! I can't wait next shows with the PPPP in October!

[@camusalbert9358]

Amazing ! Tomo is incredible!

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thank you! The PPPP is amazing!

[@ronsantiag0]

Hey Tomo! You are truly amazing! I can listen to you the whole day! Your guitar lessons are awesome.

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thanks so much! So happy to hear that.

[@yannbouchereau143]

Such an incredible and inspiring performance ! The kind of performance that makes me want to learn more and practice.

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thanks so much!

[@israelr6636]

Dang, that was EPIC!!! Very groovin and movin, so inspiring. Thank you soooo much for sharing Tomo.

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thank you!

[@israelr6636]

@@TomoFujitaMusic Your most welcome. 😉🎸

[@ShaunPrince]

thank-you for adding the time stamped annotations, was fascinating to have summary about your playing flow.

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

You're welcome! This way you can enjoy it more!

[@douglas3103]

Wished I was there.... very very good. ;-)

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thank you very much! Next one!

[@dizzydad4708]

This is incredible! It's one of those performances that make me stop everything and listen. Really really great! I now have a mighty need to play my guitar a few hours. Thank you for pulling me out of my funk with your excellent funk 😃

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thank you so much!

[@bryantcochran5065]

Such a cool and smooth vibe, love the dynamics too.

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thank you so much!

[@loganm8693]

Tomo is a badass on stage! Amazing performance and thank you for your guitar wisdom program Mr. Fujita, it has taught me so many missed key aspects of my guitar playing and I hope to learn more!

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

My pleasure! Thanks so much for subscribing my Guitar Wisdom!

[@ThePandaProcrastinates]

This is great to listen to on the commute home! Well done Mr. Fujita!! Great music!!!

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thank you!

[@DavidBiddle]

Funking the Blues. Can't beat it. So nice to see Tomo stepping out!

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thank you!

[@aridlaurens3611]

Amazing performence, really

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thank you!

[@aridlaurens3611]

The last part was genius 😂

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thanks so much!

[@Kaa-kun]

tomosan..amazing...

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thank you!

[@stoneglad]

Tomo is a true master of his craft and art! “We are not worthy “!!

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thank you! Be kind to yourself! We are all equal that we have 24 hours a day and same speed to get old!

[@petermccall8975]

Nice jammin with a great band. New guitar looks great under the lights. And thanks for the detailed description of what's going on during the improv. It increases enjoyment and understanding. Wooo!

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

No problem! Thank you!

[@strinichetty9379]

Brilliant playing Tomo - awesome funk and lead chops - tone and phrasing superb - so great to see your live playing - loved it !

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thank you so much!

[@w13rdguy]

Groovy, baby!

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thank you!

[@sushilpandey1929]

Sir ...simply brilliant...awesome

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thank you!

[@Tinyprince1]

What else can I say..Simply Too good !!!

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thanks so much!

[@Job.Well.Done_01]

Tomo! This is excellent. Bravo!

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thank you!

[@kaytam6997]

Tomo.. It is nice to see you enjoy what you do :) Thank you for this.

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

I love playing LIVE music! Music is so alive! Thank you!

[@keithhuckabee9859]

Fantastic!

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Many thanks!

[@zichybird]

So awesome

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thank you!

[@rockyjazzyblues]

I watched this again.... The body-soul-guitar are so well integrated and perfectly executed!😇

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thanks so much!

[@peterevans202]

Love how the light plays off the guitar. It’s gray, then red, now blue, then bam! Pink! Great video. Brings me right back to that night. Worth the trip!

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Lighting person Manny Newman is a part of the PPPP!

[@iamgates7679]

Great outfit Tomo! Even better playing! :) you have so much control over your bends and such technical picking; great to watch. Cheers!

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thanks so much!

[@zitnbit]

Amazing. Good to see your live performance.

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thank you very much!

[@Anon_Anon]

I'm not a funk person but I have to say I really enjoyed your guitar playing Tomo. You brought happiness to my rather uneventful day so thank you!

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Wow, thank you!

[@normanperkel139]

Tomo, this was awesome, thank you for sharing.. this was a great lesson in allowing the space between the notes to breathe. Love your feel and phrasing, pure magic!

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thank you!

[@normanperkel139]

@@TomoFujitaMusic Everything you generously share is truly a gift, so thank YOU!

[@papatythen]

Thanks for sharing this amazing performance with us Tomo, inspiring as always. Greetings from Germany ;)

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thank you so much!

[@loverjoeyable]

Wow Guru Tomo Fujita, you are incredible, that’s was so fantastic, it was jammed

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thank you!

[@timothygrupp]

Smooth. Clean. Funky. Mesmerizing. Brilliant with a touch of humor. Great playing all! (Would love to see this band kick out an extended version of In Memory of Elizabeth Reed)

[@joshuamagsino482]

What a great performance from a true master TomoFujita!

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thank you!

[@adamproductions4529]

absolutely dank jam

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thank you!

[@dragui9932]

Excellent !!

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thank you!