Saltwater (Live in the Studio) l Tommy Emmanuel

[@jonlockin6231]

I'll never forget the time I met you in Macon and Athens, Ga. You asked me what my favorite song was (its saltwater) after your Macon show and invited me to the Athens show the next night. I drove 5 hours to Athens and I was rewarded when you came back out after your main show in a tee shirt and older guitar, look me dead in the face and played this amazing piece of music. You are a living legend Mr. Emmanuel. I'll never forget what you told me about what it means to be an artist and connecting with the fans personally. Why you'd rather play a room of 300 than 3000. Most performers have fans... you on the other hand have thousands of people that love you on a very personal and meaningful level. You truly touch peoples lives Tommy. Thank you for existing!

[@arkalonalan]

Only people who've witnessed Tommy in concert can relate. Not only a master on guitar but also a master of connecting with his audience. A truly humble man who's an open book to his many fans.

[@ClaudeBohls]

Ditto

[@СергейЛебедев-ь3э]

❤привет из Сибири❤ спасибо❤

[@ClaudeBohls]

@@jonlockin6231 I luuurve him too

[@SergeUnplugged]

Aren't we all blessed to witness Master Emmanuel superb performances ?!! 🔥

[@MagnusMonsted]

Indeed we are.

[@HypeRatt]

We truly are

[@tdemask]

Stunning.

[@silvenshadow]

What a gift to share the planet with this man.

[@phallinthieb5642]

We are off course sir!

[@JFankenr2d2]

I have no idea how many people in Poland listen to you, but I cordially greet you and all these people!

[@larrymiller4]

Apart from his mastery of his instrument, what places him in the premier standing among thousands of other guitarists is the pure joy he takes in making music for his audience, whether one or a thousand. There is clearly a spark of love and a spirit from God in what Tommy does.

[@patberning]

Absolutely !

[@stevenburton7922]

Well said. Pavarotti exuded that same joy and it's addictive for the listener.

[@lenjohnson2266]

On Feb. 29th 2020 I had the spiritually rewarding gift of hearing Tommy Emmanuel perform live from about 10 ft. away. I had finished radiation treatment for prostate cancer about 10 days prior to the performance. I Thank God for my treatment for cancer and I also Thank God for the gift of hearing Tommy Emmanuel live. His Love of playing and sharing it with all of us is as I see it, "A Gift from God".

[@onseul1004]

If there really is a guitar god, I believe it's probably you. I hope you stay healthy for a long time and deliver good music and courage to buskers who love acoustic like us.

[@allenmitchell09]

If somebody told me that Tommy Emanuel was definitely the best guitar player in the world ( if such metrics were quantifiable), I’d believe them.

[@Crash-Rest-Yummy]

SRV all day

[@jasoncdebussy]

I don't need courage - just fingers which do as I tell them 😡

[@ChrisJones-uc6tb]

@@allenmitchell09 Agreed. What tuning does he use? Curious.

[@allenmitchell09]

@@ChrisJones-uc6tb I would say he probably uses standard almost always.

[@pemfiri]

Tommy, wish you a year full of health, creativity, success and prosperity in 2023

[@ClaudeBohls]

Tommy Emmanuel is one bad ass guitar GENIUS…. Prove me wrong punters.

[@smileyfog]

Another beautiful masterpiece by the master himself!! Stunning interpretation Sir!

[@andremetayer1467]

Tommy is a master, it's well known, and he is also a beautiful person... We feel so emotion in his eyes and in his voice when he talked about Phil... One more time a so pleasant moment of music.

[@Chris-oq8ty]

The GOAT GOAT players. It should be a crime to not love this man’s work

[@jpsmith8523]

Just a monster musician, such pure joy flows from your soul to your fingertips...thank you Tommy for everything you have given the world.

[@CesarMontecristo]

There are many great guitarists, but only a select few that can truly speak with their instrument. Greats like Trucks, Asato, Vai, Aldrich, Schon, Nuno, Sykes, Eric Johnson and the late, great SRV, EVH, and Jeff Healy all belong in this small group. You are included in this very exclusive list for me, Mr. Emmanuel. Truly a master of your craft. Such fantastic dynamics, emotion and technique in your playing. Truly extraordinary!

[@steverossi1271]

Only Tommy can play that song as beautiful as it sounds. That guitar has such a warm sound to it but only a Master can make it sing like that. 😊👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@Jacob-64]

There is playing and then there is Tommy ...by far the best in the business for his sound and clean playing ....WOW WOW

[@kenknight5387]

Tommy, thank you for bringing so much joy into this confused and often joyless world. You are one of a kind. Spending four days with you at guitar camp in San Luis Obispo a few years ago showed me that you are genuine in your love for your craft and for people in general.

[@RedfishCarolina]

This song is my wake up alarm when it's time to go fishing.

[@turrafirmaguitarchannel]

The mic’ed up Maton sounds absolutely superb, with a lovely bass note.

[@Eddieyoman]

The lyrics and music of this tune brings salt water to my eyes but Phil was so right about the beauty of its melody. Beautiful on Tommy's guitar 🎸

[@almostabullseye52]

Another beautiful Tommy rendition. You are such a gift to the world of music. Long live TE!

[@laurahastings3140]

🙏🎁

[@tonyringletto4626]

Have seen him live many times, and each time I know the best thing I can do for the world of music is burn my guitar... what he does is magic.

[@b.kawhi-it7214]

Tommy Emmanuel in a league of his own🔥🔥🔥🔥👍🏾

[@ГалинаСердолик]

How wonderful!!! Thank you from the bottom of my heart for the gift of beauty!!! Bravissimo!!!❤❤❤👋👋👋

[@justinray9895]

We love you Tommy! You have been a blessing and a supernatural force in the entire guitar world. From pop to Bluegrass. Your prints are forever with us! Thank you Tommy

[@worldpeaceguy2979]

Man that guitar sure comes alive when you play! Love it!

[@rogerweaferonguitar2742]

AMAZING performance and arrangement. Never seen so many Diminished chords strung together in one piece...sure makes it salty.

[@LiliannaPetr]

Thank you, maestro! Пусть Бог благословит! Здоровья,спасения и многая и благая лета!

[@А.Филин-ч5е]

Ни убавить, ни прибавить! Отличное пожелание, Лилианна! От этой музыки и таких пожеланий теплее становится.

[@RobPoppy]

B. Benge captures the sonic audio bombardment beautifully. I watched this duo make history on many a stage. Tommy is a machine, a pillar into the future of Stride guitar, and the library of all those greats that came before. A sentimental teacher and so much more than a guitarist.

[@jerrytaliercio9087]

Well said…

[@EmpoweredToBeMe]

Great to hear you again. Last time I saw you was 1997 in Fremantle Western Australia 🌹🌹

[@peterrose5922]

Thankyou for playing the forgotten Best part of the song that is the song!!

[@JimPoston1]

Thank you Tommy!! We are truly the beneficiaries of all your talent, hard work and practice you've put into your instrument and music field.. You have been, and continue to be "an inspiration" to pickers everywhere !

[@fingerpickingood1900]

One of the most beautiful melodies I've ever heard.

[@DavidSchilter]

Yup, rare is a song with such a perfect melody but also with so deep lyrics. We sung this one in the fifth grade in 1994. Now we're still dealing with the 'hole in the sky'. So prescient!

[@vhyleung]

One of the warmest melodies I've heard recently. Will be learning this one soon for sure. 😃

[@christinepulvirenti3116]

Even without the lyrics the melody is made beautiful under Tommy’s amazing skill ‘❤

[@sincerusone]

Ahhh Tommy, a true heart opener. Thank you so much. Wow Julian Lennon song no less. Got the 'feels'. Big hugs from Canada.

[@dananthony6258]

Sounds like 3 guitars playing at the same time. He has to be some kind OG genius .

[@xers999]

The one and only, true master.

[@СергейЛебедев-ь3э]

❤🎉привет из Сибири❤ , спасибо😘💕

[@jumpercable20]

A true master of guitar, many guitarists could never be as good as Tommy, no matter how many lifetimes they work at Tommy's level of perfection.

[@СергейЛебедев-ь3э]

❤🎉спасибо, братишка🙏, спасибо, Томми!!! Привет из Сибири❤

[@markmartin3221]

I had been to the best concert in my entire life. I bought 4 CD’s. I had been a Martín Guitar fan however… thinking how do I get this tone… well buy a Maton! So I went to Music Mart in Solana Beach and played a TE signature model. It was amazing, but I didn’t have the dough. So I bought a used Martín. Tried “Angelina”, but in the end I listened to videos and read stories and it came down to, you just have to love it like Tommy does. I’ll never play like him, but he and his music have inspired me just to enjoy smile and keep playing. Thanks TE! Great playing

[@rimaspetkunas7643]

I think you're the best guitarist in the world!!! I love your songs! Thank you for making my day!

[@임창수-x2e]

와우!

[@arcturusartamo6806]

Браво , Мастер ! Браво ! 👏👏👏👏😍

[@Philisnotretired]

I discovered Tommy in 98 on the Fingerpickers CD. I used to come home from work, put the speakers on the floor like 2 giant headphones, lie down and listen to Saltwater on repeat.

[@PramodKarandikar]

I feel so lucky to be able to listen to this amazing music. Take a bow!

[@eteone1]

Este hombre ha dado un paso de gigante con la guitarra para la historia.

[@jeffcramer2463]

Tommy, thank you so much for coming and playing for us at the festival in Pagosa Springs, Colorado. I feel privileged to have seen you the last two times you were there. The warmth and love that you gave the audience was felt by everyone. I can remember it like it was yesterday. Great memories that help to get through those tough times. Looking forward to when our paths cross again. Take care Tommy, and thanks again.

[@jazzbass9831]

I asked Jason to build this very guitar for me. My son and I drove down to Melbourne from Narooma to pick it up. Little did my son know that it was actually for him. I gave it to him on the day he graduated with a PhD in Stem Cells from Sydney University last year. One of the best days in my life. Happy playin Flyn!

[@AlanCath]

Melted my heart. Again.

[@redbarchetta8782]

I will always shed a tear listening to this no matter how many times I hear it.

[@burkehorner7104]

Beautifully done! One of my favorite Leo Kotke songs!

[@williampringle2307]

Just resurrecting my old 580 now,my favourite ever guitar,headstock broke and been waiting for the right time and mood to repair it,cant wait to hear it sing again.

[@Komi8]

Feels like it's reminding me of a love I never had.

[@Acarrdi]

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[@eliassantos1334]

Beautiful song and a superb interpretation!

[@midwesterner2023]

One thing he doesn’t do…. Make mistakes! Unbelievable how precise he plays!

[@philhellmuth2771]

He does mistakes as well as does everybody, he just makes very very few

[@pls_explain9608]

and can cover them up better than most - another reason that sets him apart - because it all about the music not Tommy Emmanuel

[@robertlee8042]

Superb. Wow. I used to use picks in the 60s when I discovered black southern blues pickers in the folk revival. Now don’t even use a thumb pick and listening to those put a great big smile on my face.

[@George-Brilliant]

A great message from John to all of us transmitted through two beautiful people and musicians - his son Julian and phenomenal Tommy Emmanuel

[@ИванТарасов-х2ц]

Сэр, Эммануэль.. я так рад, что имею возможность видеть Ваши темы.. Вы делаете меня немного счастливым.. СПАСИБО! 😃👍

[@kallievandermerwe2574]

And thank you for honouring Phil. My heart goes out to you for your great loss.

[@laurahastings3140]

Out if this world Amazing THANK YOU ..............

[@zdzislawrusin2620]

Tak.cała przyjemnosc posluchac jego gry...przekazywania tych dzwiękow...tak...mysle ze jest to błogosławienstwo

[@stuartlee7201]

I saw you playing with Phil at the Melbourne market in Elizabeth Street Melbourne..52 years ago...(busking)..as good as ever.....love from Australia. 🇦🇺

[@josemolina959]

The Master!!!

[@realcygnus]

👍Tommy, you are amazing ! "Galaxy Class" playing, arranging AND writing. NO exaggeration.

[@cindyhammond1574]

Can’t wait to see you in January. ❤

[@Tommyemmanuel56]

❤️☝️💯

[@lukeskywlkr3638]

I'll never forget buying my first ever CD when I was a kid for the Sony Discman I got for Christmas. Went to Brashs and bought DETERMINATION. Came home and played it non-stop for 3 days. Still have it too. And my Discman.

[@donnrutherford7059]

You never fail to inspire me, Tommy. So great to hear your wonderful sounds

[@Tommyemmanuel56]

❤️☝️💯🎉

[@fxy6194]

It's so beatuful. You are the best guitar player and teacher!!!

[@miguelap1ap217]

QUE GUAPAS SOIS LAS DÓS , LA MÚSICA QUE TOCAS CON ESA DULZURA Y TÚ, CHIQUILLA. SALUDOS DESDE CREVILLENTE.

[@WonInAllen]

I was so luck to see him twice in his concert in Texas. He’s the greatest guitar player in earth.

[@1492tomato]

The more I see this man play, the more I'm in awe of his "alien" talent. His right-hand work on this piece is stunning... and perfect, as always. My God! This was beautiful!!

[@philost7427]

Tommy, This is a sensitive and complete performance you deliver here. The Lennon connection is surprisingly touching, indeed the back story you told was moving. A man is not truly gone until his name is spoken aloud for the last time. You, sir, will live forever. Big love and infinite blessings. Phil

[@jmatthews7228]

I hope my technique lasts as long as Tommy’s has. Still melting hearts after all these years

[@LucaManetti73]

…just THANK YOU !

[@sergeybogdanovich7019]

Love ❤️,super,❤️🙏🙏🎼🎵🎶🎸👌✌️🍀🇮🇱

[@asandiegoguy]

I love the way that Tommy always gives credit where credit is due. What a nice call out to Julian.

[@craigfuqua4519]

The world is a better place with you in it sharing your gift!

[@mariojuranko3760]

God bless you Tommy,,Master performances

[@markhadit1]

Excellent Tommy

[@lunelsud]

Wonderful song I’m fan or you ! From France 🇫🇷

[@markhakes679]

Thank for yet another great Tommy guitar miracle. Thanks for sharing your gift with the world!

[@jayong2370]

You are my favourite guitarist and a national treasure. Thanks for doing what you do.

[@tommysixstring5094]

Tommy - you are the master. Not only as a guitarist but as a great person. Thank you for sharing your talents!

[@wamma1961]

His hand movement to my eyes is surreal, it’s almost a fantasy.

[@TO-Mro]

Beautiful. Captivating. Soothingly smooth & satisfying. So well played by none other than a master guitarist like you Tommy!

[@Tommyemmanuel56]

❤️🎉☝️

[@ClaudeBohls]

I’ve seen Tommy a few times. Hero

[@allymayful]

What a magic tune, played magnificently. Such a lovely tribute to Julian, and your brother Phil

[@karl1949]

So heart felt and a real pleasure of progression, thank you Tommy. Chet's passion echos through time resonating still through your guitar and thanks to your play.

[@caitlynnz5373]

watching from Melbourne Australia!!! please please please please please do a tour in australia Tommy!!!!!

[@SuperWayneyb]

🤘😎🤘🙏❤️

[@emiliojosegraobenedi450]

You are maybe my favourite guitarist. A genius.

[@stuartwrigglesworth9339]

Nice arrangement , The old guitar sounds great, Love drop D

[@walterbriggs272]

Thank you, Tommy for all the music! And your love 💕

[@nuoromusicadal1958]

Scorre come l’acqua di sorgente. Semplicemente meravigliosa!! Bravo!!

[@philipatoz]

What amazes me about Tommy is his chording prowess. In fact, his songs have such chording complexity and movement, it would seem difficult to perfectly remember a large number of such songs. But I guess if you play something enough, muscle memory takes over. They used to say James Brown was "the hardest-working man in show business" - but I'd say Tommy must be close. Cause he truly is a road warrior, jetting all over - which has to be increasingly difficult as he gets older. I suspect he simply loves it - what he sees he was born to do. Amongst instrumentalists, he's in a very enviable position, career-wise! But he created his own niche with immense talent and tremendous showmanship!

[@elainebickham725]

So beautiful. Very soothing to listen to especially in these troubled times.

[@milos-ITMilosevicsimpathy1]

This is just phenomenal 👏❤

[@presentshin]

I hope your health forever. My hero

[@jerrytaliercio9087]

Hell yeah this was so nice to listen to. Mesmerizing ❣️🎶❣️