Santana - Europa - Acoustic Guitar - Cover - Fingerstyle

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Europa (Earth's Cry Heaven's Smile) is an instrumental from the Santana album Amigos, written by Carlos Santana and Tom Coster. It is one of Santana's most popular compositions and it reached the top in the Spanish Singles Chart in July 1976.
The 16-bar chord progression follows the Circle of Fifths, similar to the jazz standard "Autumn Leaves". Every other verse ends with a Picardy cadence.
Upon seeing a friend suffering a bad experience whilst high on mescaline, Santana composed a piece titled "The Mushroom Lady's Coming to Town". This precursor contained the first lick to "Europa". The piece was put away and not touched for some time.
When Santana was touring with Earth, Wind & Fire in Manchester, England, he played this tune again, this time with Tom Coster who helped him with some of the chords and thus Europa was born. It was renamed as "Europa (Earth's Cry Heaven's Smile)".
Carlos Santana
Europa ( Earth's Crystal Heaven Smile)
Amigos
1976

[@GuidoMancino]

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[@jeffreykennedy5956]

All that stuff, finger exercises scales and chords finally makes sense. 50 yrs to late. Awesome work, thank you!

[@kamzabaev]

The BEST fingerstile cover of Europe of Carlos!

[@GuidoMancino]

..thank you Kamzabaev!

[@kamzabaev]

Guido Mancino youre wellcome. goodjob

[@paulhoughton5164]

Stunning. Virtuoso playing with real warmth and “feel”. Pretty sure Carlos would be so happy to hear this .

[@hichambenaissa3163]

Thé best acoustic cover of Europe I've ever heard. Santana would play it exactly as Guido did. Grandissimo bravissimo.

[@markrubin376]

I can't even imagine how many children I would have if I could play like this...

[@Chaotic_Enigma]

All ya gotta do is practice hard and in time BAM you got your own football team 😋

[@chrisbondio2394]

Man, I just listen to this 3x in a row back to back. So fluid, smooth and playing from the heart and soul. You were born with this gift. Fantastic!

[@deirdremorris9234]

Agree. His channel popped up in my YT recs and Im needing a CD of his music! Lovely, lovely covers this gentleman does.

[@Ruizavelino]

Guido, you are the reason I just bought a "good" guitar and started learning... at my 54. Thank you for all your inspiration. God bless you man.

[@gcardoso71]

It's never too late to start playing! What guitar did you get, if you don't mind me asking?

[@gazclarke3618]

Did you just tune a string up a tone mid song? Genius!

[@GuidoMancino]

thank you!!

[@alessandrochiarello1355]

Fantastico.... Mi inchino dinanzi la tua bravura....brividi lungo la schiena per alleria di pino Daniele 👍💯

[@roberthayes9842]

He does many tutorials including this one, check out his website

[@Mathmaga]

Waoo, so nice !

[@saborsabor2001]

Carlos would LOVE to hear this...Awwww brother so so sweet....Thank you

[@markh7484]

Absolute genius. Your combination of incredible technique, married with beautiful feel and interpretation. My word, simply fabulous. Bravo!

[@mariegibbons7531]

What a tune! How does one create such beautiful melody and even more special is how you have expressed this amazing melody through your guitar playing. I can feel it resonate through my whole body head to toe.

[@zubayarhossan753]

Me too

[@tedvoelker8865]

Santana himself would like this

[@robertcardone8635]

Wow just f-ing brilliant. F-ing brilliant!! Thank you so much for this!!

[@13thAMG]

World class.

[@ilabelle1]

In a different time you would have been famous. I love ALL your covers. You are an amazing player.

[@skoorbnimajnib5602]

Santana must here this. He is honoured with this - it has new wings!

[@anterotimonen6442]

Ablode Beatiful carlos Santana cover..nice tempo and you play very fine… jesus be whit you… i blay too i coming from Finland Europe when heaven gry now….

[@simonluzny2487]

Hands down this is one of the best, most musical takes on this piece. A pleasure to listen to, thanks for sharing, keep on playing, brother.

[@craigwomack8172]

Totally blown away you take. You take a great song and make it a monumental masterpiece. Even Carlos would be in awe!! The feeling you evoke inspires me beyond tears. Thanks for sharing.

[@mohammedimamahamedchowdhur1441]

Blown away, overwhelmed. Love from Bangladesh.

[@troytaylor9228]

Stunning ability and so nice to see a master at his craft! That is some use of the tools of the instrument! Bravo!

[@watchtower2969]

WOW....Made my Day...in these crazy times!

[@ahall8908]

👏 Well done! One of my baby brother's favorite songs. He passed away a year ago. He was a musician. Thank you!!!🌹

[@marcd8252]

Never cease to amaze me Guido Mancini and I've watched all your covers you have a dedicated subscriber just love how you've organize this classic of Santana.

[@GuidoMancino]

..thank you Marc D

[@epicserenity2786]

Absolutely beautiful. No words to describe it.

[@lesliekoh3794]

One of the best acoustic rendition of Europa I've heard! Sweet!!

[@SonnyCider]

Carlos needs a band to sound that good. Bravo!

[@phaedramorin1625]

I watch this over and over..its so beautiful..when I first started playing guitar 11 years ago, finger picking was how I started and reading tabs..Santana is one of my inspirations in music and i know his music can be very complicated..this man did an amazing job and that's an understatement.. 💕💕

[@davidhtan1]

A Little Taste Of Heaven!!!! Sweet!!

[@m.a.m.m.84]

2:37 master

[@GuidoMancino]

thanks!

[@kelleytm57]

An electrifying performance on an acoustic. Sent chills thru me.

[@jimskarw25]

You play the way I dreamt to play, now I’m in the arthritis stage, can no longer play, but I can listen to a young man taking it to the next level.God bless you and your talent

[@lewiemcneely9143]

Likewise Jim and 2nd this!

[@richiegomez7933]

Just waoooow what a beautiful arrangement 😮.nice freaking awesome man .

[@silviogoncalvesfilho2740]

So simple and so gorgeus as Santana

[@rickster58]

Well I’m speechless. I’ve been playing guitar for 53 years and this is just fabulous!

[@bobparsonsartist564]

Rick Stockhaus ...right there with you, although I’v only been playing 52 years...

[@Linyuehan]

it does fabulous

[@nautastro1503]

This dreadnought sounds fantastic in fingerstyle. Do you know make and model , by chance?

[@melindamanthey2757]

@@nautastro1503 Martin ? D-28 but with a rosewood fingerboard rather than ebony. Perhaps one of the early D-1 series. D28R T ?

[@mr.mckinnon5680]

So elegantly beautiful. It sounds like the spirituality Santana preaches. Good job.

[@kevin1244]

Pure talent here. Awesome performance.

[@user-js2jd2dd1n]

His hands is gold

[@pokymoonshine]

Amazing. Wow. One of my favorite songs done perfectly. You are an artist. Very inspiring.

[@mariegibbons7531]

I’ve listened to this over and over just love it. Tears my heart to pieces.

[@goncharov70]

Волшебно!!! Слов нет. Браво!!!

[@hacegababerenice]

a tutorial would be a dream come true

[@GuidoMancino]

thank you

[@pIacehoIders]

Guido Mancino are you going to do one?

[@SotirisSpyrakopoulos]

Wow! Stunning! Carlos would love to listen to this! I first heard and played this some 35 years ago and never have I thought I would find a version equally beautiful as the original. Bravo!

[@garyalgier4811]

Just when I thought I was playing acoustic finger guitar fairly well this guy comes along with a bandage on his finger and blows me away just awesome I have something to look forward to thank you

[@j_S0VEREIGN]

That sounds amazing. I want to learn guitar now.

[@GuidoMancino]

;)

[@louisaccardi6808]

Wonderful arrangement, simply captivating. Great tone, every chord and note seemed to fit wonderfully clean and clear. Lovely and romantic sounding.

[@rickdicl]

The Martin sounds great

[@massimociato817]

Che bravo . L'ho riascoltata più volte ed è piacevolmente PERFETTA

[@user-kg2pl1ky7m]

Боги!!!Как же это прекрасно звучит...Аж до мурашек 😊

[@ALFOHOR]

How could someone vote against this master ?

[@gardoarellano9601]

F santana watch this I'm sure he will admire you sir great cover

[@pulakuzku1]

Brilliant! Bravo! Very well played and the best rendition so far I had listened to in acoustic fingerstyle arrangement. Thank you for sharing.

[@stevecole3192]

Wow!! That's about all I can say. I am so happy I stumbled onto your music. You are truly gifted sir. Thank you again. Blessings from Kansas~

[@anabras9893]

WOOOOOOOOOOOOWWWWW!!!!! Thanks a lot!!!

[@gregglockhart9551]

Yeah,that was excellent!

[@Jmaninaz1]

Wow . . . just wow. I love Santana and am a very amateurish guitar player for the last 46 years and did not think you could cover Europa on an acoustic.Boy, I was wrong--beautifully done!

[@TheDueceswild]

I have to say ...I love the sound of the guitar and have listened to many people play but no one can make the guitar sound the way you do. your sound..your style and interpretation cannot be matched. no one is as clean and crisp ..technical. the emotions shine through. I tried to learn how to play for years and i guess im not that coordinated lol. maybe in my next life i can play like i can in my head lol. You have a great gift ..thanks for sharing it.

[@GuidoMancino]

..thank you, Nurse Vera

[@quickdeuce]

Wonderfully played Guido, Thank you

[@p.b.7445]

Carlos is proud of you!

[@GuidoMancino]

;))

[@Gibson1961SG]

With a finger injury, no less! Very well done!

[@darianilie3218]

Beautiful done❤ One of my mother's favourite song💔

[@Simonm2464]

Simply brilliant

[@rolandkalus]

Wow - this is the best version I ever heard. Even better than the original. Love you tone and you worked out the songs essence very very well. Congrats!

[@GuidoMancino]

Thank you very much!!!

[@ramonil8167]

Que espectáculo GUIDO No hay precio para esas increibles manos... PURO FEELING... Y tu version de Shine on your crazy Diamond.... Es UNICA.... ENHORABUENA..Y GRACIAS..

[@GuidoMancino]

Gracias Ramoni ;)

[@AbramSari]

That was just plain beautiful!

[@4c00h]

Nice man you captured the essence of the song

[@josesarceno3386]

exelent!!!!! you put your soul on guitar Bravo!!!!!!!!!

[@louisaccardi6808]

Yes, that made all the difference in the world.

[@albertofilippocapria18]

tutto al posto giusto ed al momento giusto: chapeau!

[@bobymox]

No words,this should be master version for acoustic Europa.Gracias,maravilloso!

[@user-pw4bl6il3x]

Здорово! Спасибо! Очень КРАСИВО....

[@josebaormaechea7844]

Wonderful!!!! Molto bello tutto... grande interpretazione!!!!

[@GuidoMancino]

thank you :)

[@martinomartiez]

Uuuhhhhhhh!!!!!!! quede con la boca abierta, no lo puedo creer!!! pense que tenia una base, otra guitarra, es increible. Felicitaciones!

[@westernslav8855]

I would’ve never thought this was acoustic the way it sounds, very Santana-esque. Great job dude 💯

[@drgoofee]

Such a tasty version. Well played.

[@vanaldoferreira3732]

Feliz 2020 para todos amante do fingerstyle.

[@abdelkadersedrati6167]

Guido Mancino. Solo puedo decir una cosa. Eres GENIAL.Gracias por todo.

[@iamthereforeimustbe]

That’s a double thumbs up from me. Beautiful arrangement and beautifully executed. 🤘🤘😎😎🤘🤘

[@roberthayes9842]

Just brilliant

[@mateusmonteiro7779]

Beautifull!!!

[@uvp5000]

Very cleanly rendered cover. Bravo!!

[@brianmackey744]

You just brought a piece of wood to a new level

[@35mo159]

WOW! Awesome!!!!

[@GuidoMancino]

...Grazie! :)

[@Hiim0094]

One of my Favorites!!! Incredible!!

[@GuidoMancino]

..hello Luis..thanks!

[@apretarded7248]

This was absolutely beautiful, well done!

[@dab9122]

Bravo!!!

[@reygalindo]

Excelente!

[@DeenDesperado]

Another classic beautifully done! I grew up with most, if not all of the songs you play, man. Thank you!

[@GuidoMancino]

Thank you very much :)

[@christopherandrews6865]

Wonderful. Magical. Marvellous. Thank you. Chris from England

[@rafaelbaez4690]

Wow” Estupendo.... 👌🏼

[@GuidoMancino]

Thank you

[@richardpeej]

…still listening….

[@nickrottunda881]

Can't get enough of this we played it out wedding. Unfortunately my wife wants me to learn how to play it. I can already see it's going to go. 👍

[@richardpeej]

Absolutely beautiful to listen to.....

[@federicofrola7249]

Bellissima.

[@zepapires]

Nice! Congrats. I also liked how you managed to very quickly tune the 5th string to F to play the Cm/Fm progression in the second part of the song.

[@louisaccardi6808]

Yes, he was spot on and didn't miss a beat. Great ability.

zepapires Definitely impressive!

[@nunu19399]

Kia ora G..Ive knowing that tune for nearing forty years!! never ever heard it played so Beautifully!! Thank You for the memories, if you come to New Zealand come stay with us!

[@GuidoMancino]

if I step over there... willingly :) ...thank you very much!

[@eduscapes3005]

I always loved this song thanks so much for playing it beautifully :D

[@fb581]

Это просто потрясающе

[@user-bx4ts1hu1s]

Офигенно!!!

[@mr.mojorisin9013]

Semplicemente STUPENDA! Grazie per avermi dato, con questo brano da Te interpretato, 5 minuti di magia.

[@GuidoMancino]

grazie a te ;)

[@patsysalinas8335]

Thank you for coming into my presence, I am enjoying your sweet music, it truly is so beautiful and you are allowing me to remember a time from my past that I miss so much. Peace and love -