Somewhere Over The Rainbow (Live from Music Gone Public) | Tommy Emmanuel

[@helenwatts1086]

This arrangement, performance, and its gifted performer are more than special to me. At the end of February 2023, my husband and I played this rendition for my brother, John (who just happens to have been born 3 days before Tommy). John was in absolute heaven listening to it. About 3 days later, he suddenly and unexpectedly died. We found a version of Rainbow on John's piano, where he had apparently been playing it after listening to Tommy, so the remaining siblings (there are 9 of us total) sang an arrangement I made at his funeral. Tommy, this may be the most beautiful piece of music in the world. It speaks to the soul like nothing else. Thank you for being who you are and bringing your own brand of light and beauty to the world. We were blown away by your concert in February 2024, and look forward to (hopefully!) many more. Bless you.

[@AntonelloFiamma]

after all these years, i still believe this is the highest performing level ever reached from a guitarist during a live show.

[@dereinering341]

agreed 100%

[@eldergeektromeo9868]

Tommy is the very best guitar picker in the world! Period! He shows us time and time again what makes him the best! Thank You (again) Tommy. We love you!

[@ronvidakovic999]

it’s incredible but i think there are two performances that are on the same level if not more breathtaking „Concerto de Aranjuez“ performed bye Paco de Lucia „Last Orders” Guthrie Govan (wirh the Aristocrats on the current tour where i was standing right in front of him) nevertheless - Tommys playing here is just mindblowing!

[@Devblivion]

Bit of a superlative

[@r08800]

There are great guitar players, awesome ones, phenomenal ones .... And then there is Tommy Emmanuel.

[@thestringticklers2204]

MVP

[@jimdeane3667]

Tommy, I hope you live for 1000 years. Your music is always such a joy. God bless you, man!

[@midnightaustin9287]

Amen brother

[@SoumyaDasGuptaProductions]

True that

[@sakaungyarzar9935]

I wish he would live hundreds of years in good health.

[@billdd3354]

I have been playing and following other guitar players my entire life since 13 and today I am 63. You may have your favorite(s) we all do but without a doubt, Tommy is the most accomplished guitarist there ever was or is. What he can do on the instrument is head and shoulders far above all others. We may know him for a particular style, however, there is just no one alive today who can do what Tommy does. He also just happens to be my particular favorite.

[@Daytripper51]

This man is from another galaxy!!! No one on earth can play like that!!!! ;)

[@jaejunlee3377]

He's from somewhere over the rainbow

[@ElevatedJamTracks]

He's from the outback! Must be Australian aboriginal voodoo of some sort.

[@crystalain01]

oui, pour moi aussi il est unique, un génie, un dieu de la guitare .....!!!!

[@rubemalves9342]

look after for Fábio Lima...he is the Best guitar player of the Brazil. Sorry my terrible english

[@MrAbrazor]

Sylvain Luc and Bireli can do it too !

[@catkeys6911]

That woman in the front row of the audience who puts her head on the shoulder of the guy next to her (0:25 & 2:40) - that just sets the mood perfectly for this piece and this performance. It almost seems as though the whole world is at peace, if just for this moment.

[@nadasonic6]

i noticed that. lovely. :)

[@jw.2507]

i started to cry when I saw that - the power of music. Peace...everlasting peace

[@roman14032]

best guitarist who ever lived its obvious at this point

[@gado__]

roman14032 when it comes to Fingerstyle he's 'OK' I guess

[@roman14032]

yea, definitely ok

[@raquelghibellov.1484]

actually, playing guitar is like an art. after an art has been painted some people can copy it. but the genius behind that art is one hell of a kind!. what i mean is Tommy's arrangement is like mona liza when it comes to art. it's priceless 👌

[@Ofinfinitejest]

He's as good as any living player, but investigate Django Reinhardt. Trust me on that.

[@roman14032]

@@Ofinfinitejest i had all of djangos records before i was 12

[@bobjoyner7174]

No words in any language characterize Tommy Emmanuel's brilliance, beauty, and grace in the way he plays. Far beyond the capacity of any single musician, I've crossed paths at age 67 and 60 years of playing the guitar. Tommy is much more; he is so gracious, kind, and loving to every human being and spends much effort helping young guitar players. Tommy represents the very best of us, not only musicians but humanity. Although rare, sometimes God puts those like Tommy in our lives for reasons far beyond our understanding or consideration. What an excellent time to be alive and afforded such a blessing to witness and listen to Tommy play. It humbles me deeply that Tommy is my icon for the love, kindness, and joy he shares with the world. He is my mentor from a distance in expanding my skills as a musician. God's Peace and Merry Christmas, Dear Friend! Bobby

[@fiberlockabatement592]

Probably the best interpretation that exists today of this classical beauty.

[@LordByron444]

Or maybe 2nd to Eva Cassidy.

[@최연석-o8u]

Hello, I am a Korean who is dreaming of becoming a musician. Ever since I was a kid, I've dreamed of it. But when I got married and my wife was pregnant, I found money rather than dream. When I study and practice late at night i think "Can I do it?" Many people told me to stop giving up now. Many people told me look at reality. But if you cheer me up, I think I never give up my dream. Your guitar gives me strength. Thank you for reading, tommy. Your Korean fan...

[@dinosoarskill17]

you speak very well englishes

[@최연석-o8u]

fightmeirl I'm not good at it....

[@김대섭-b6s]

최연석 힙내십셔

[@최연석-o8u]

김대섭 감삼다!

[@최연석-o8u]

Noby Dobnoby :)

[@benjaminking3677]

It takes an extraordinary musician to not only have that kind of technical ability, but also to fully understand the music on an emotional and relational level.

[@vailgrass]

I simply hope you could live longer than me, so I can listen to your music all my life. I'm 24 BTW.

[@philanderson2474]

we Aussies are very proud of this Aussie genius, sprung from Chet Atkins genius.

[@Luk4s_disGuy]

Legend has it, he can play a guitar... without touching a guitar

[@stevenspragis8734]

Goose bumps!

[@sergiop.ealbuquerque8176]

Emmanuel means "God with us". This presentation is nothing short than spetacular! He really takes us for a ride, from here to some magical place, where music like this is created for all of us. God is with you, Emmanuel. Shine your light on us, man.

[@FabioLima]

Wooow.!!! What amazing transcription and interpretation aswel!!! Congrats, Tommy!!! Cheers from Brasil \O

[@danielnakamura8890]

Fabio Lima Brasil

[@delete953]

Fabio Lima poxa Fabio bem que você poderia ensinar como fazer aqueles harmônicos cabulosos que ele faz no início em.

[@ilyaorlov]

Fabio, thank you for your musical work! Greetings from Russia!

[@ten5ionator]

literally has to be the best guitarist in this galaxy

[@Wispybrid69]

If you go at end of the rainbow, you will see tom playing, this beautiful tune. .

[@diplomaticcommunity4738]

I was born in 76 and first watched the Wizard of Oz at 4 years old. This song is dear to me and plucks at my heart strings like nothing else. Thanks Tommy for bringing me back to that time and those memories that come flooding in. This is by far the greatest interpretation of this piece. Blessings

[@SteveHorowski]

Tommy Emmanuel is a gift from GOD! The name Emmanuel you should learn what it means GOD bless .JESUS CHRIST is King

[@СергейЛебедев-ь3э]

❤привет из Сибири🙏 доброго Ангела хранителя тебе❤

[@BruceBoschek]

If you listen to the first minute of this without seeing the screen you really would think it was a harp. This is such a beautiful rendition of this song! Thank you so much for bringing such beauty into our lives.

[@johnmoooo5804]

The Godzilla of guitar players! It's like ascending into the etherial realms listening to Tommy play Over the Rainbow.We're truly lucky to be able to experience such astounding talent!

[@wademcdaniel8264]

What 3 idiots pressed the thumbs down? Tommy is one of the best ever. It takes a live time of commitment to get that good!

[@izaccsgansit3507]

Wade McDaniel Don't be so hard on them, they were having a seizure from how amazing it is and misclicked. I'm sure they meant well.

[@davestahl6676]

He doesn't play music...he IS music in the flesh.

[@clambert2370]

Unreal

[@davidmerlin3344]

Tommy is just so incredible. Best one man show that I have EVER experienced live!

[@StuartwasDrinkell]

Yep me too i dragged my jaw along the pavement all the way to car! And I've seen Paco De Lucia play in a cave in Andalucia but then they were good pals.

[@blazejecar]

how the fuck he manages to do those harp harmonics at the beginning so flawlessly and fast + changes advanced chords with his left hand is beyond my comprehension. I break my fingers and fuck up at slower paces already XD

[@vincentsp8513]

cus he's a fucking pro

[@zodiac7jo]

it is cascading harmonics, i think it was from Chet Atkins

[@blazejecar]

yea that. Couldn't remember what the technique was called in english

[@avosolakian9526]

One of the things that makes him a guitar god

[@brianzak]

He is literally a certified guitar player one of 4. I've been playing 20 years and just kinda figured it out.

[@jonho1764]

I am bewilderingly enlightened beyond intellectual comprehension of increasingly infinite expansion by sensing through the ears the carefully placed resounding sounds made by a myriad of strings, which adheres to and/or is not limited to, spatial dimension altering vibrations of resonating notes of alignment, and parallel prismatic brain shift-inducing chord compression. That was DELICIOUS. Thank you for this upload Tommy! This put a smile on my face

[@GloriantMusic]

cool

[@Knight14649]

So you like it, right??? LOL

[@ForrestKB]

What he said

[@blazbohinc5735]

This comment.

[@jonathansinger3818]

I think you need to go back to school to increase your vocabulary. LOL! But I couldn't have said it better myself.

[@SP-qo1so]

This just instantly takes me to a place of peace like nothing else 😌

[@LearnClassicalGuitar]

I used to go out to see bands in Sydney in the 1980s and one of my favourite bands was 'Goldrush' with Tommy Emmanuel. Even though I play classical guitar, Tommy will ALWAYS remain one of my favourite guitarists of all time (along with Wes Montgomery and George Benson) 😉

[@bignose6508]

How good were goldrush. Cactus you’re one of a kind.

[@jg_guitar9025]

People will spend generations to catch up to him..

[@catkeys6911]

Incredible, beautifully sensitive transcription, as well as a perfectly tuned guitar, and unparalleled musicianship! You listen to this, and the notes just seem to float among the clouds on a perfect day.

[@catkeys6911]

At points, it almost sounds like that 6 string guitar has more than 20 strings. I think that might be the most perfectly tuned guitar I've ever heard.

[@mariobuttino6095]

A masterpiece, original.

[@Chaomhainn]

I would state this we lost EVH this year October 2020 . Tommy is believe could give EVH a good run for his style . EVH was great but Tommy Emmanuel , above the best and will earn his right in any class of past musicians of exceptional talent , a top contender of his generation .

[@tonymanns8249]

This is absolute genius from Tommy Emmanuel. I've been playing guitar since 1959 and hearing Tommy makes me want to sell all of my guitars and become a ditch digger. LOL

[@thaleschadiarakos196]

Tommy’s Maton guitars are them most happiest guitars in the world! Thank you for this wonderful sound!!

[@Alexedoff]

Thanks from Russia!!!!Great!!!

[@relearn1]

Brings tears

[@mssanfran1967]

That what we call a Prelude! Wow! 🖤🖤🖤

[@Kristin95762]

I was at this concert. He's fabulous.

[@mayworld77]

In these heartbreaking and difficult times, listening to your music again comforts my heart. thank you take care of yourself

[@officialpartychannel]

Best version yet!

[@jimallen8679]

Magnificent

[@michaelzakovich2979]

Man that boy can play

[@bignose6508]

The word has not been created yet to describe Tommy

[@declanmcguirk9199]

Lovely , beautiful, Amazing ... Years of training,have marinated into a wonderful delight for the eyes and Ears.. Thank You .. Ireland.

[@corrindion]

God that was regal and beautiful!

[@juangoog]

Bravo. Best interpretation I have ever seen of "Somewhere Over The Rainbow". What an amazing guitar player ! . . . What a talent !

[@sungyultaylor1354]

Magic is oozing from Tommy's fingers. NOTHING SHORT OF PURE MAGIC.

[@pandabox4509]

this is what rock n roll sounds like, ladies and gentlemen~

[@MothershipVideos]

I can only repeat what others have said. "Magic".

[@denz_kie]

woooowww.. hes from the rainbow.the melody ... join..him ..

[@cocolossal69]

I bought this DVD "Music Gone Public" and it was just "Live from Centre Stage" in different wrapping. Which I also bought previously. That's a bit deceptive. Tommy is wonderful btw 💕

[@rickjolinsrcrunway5911]

Tommy.... I just heard about your brother. I'm so sorry for your loss. What a fantastic player he was. He will be missed....... RIP Phil

[@colldollm51]

Who in their right minds would put a thumbs down on Tommy, specially this dreamy number!

[@jamesmcgraw724]

You ripped my face off with this version of my favorite TE song !

[@johnny7917]

such an talented man...give this man a bells!

[@TOM64625]

Your melodies are speechless sir, you're a true legend.I would be one of the luckiest guy if you take a glimpse at this comment.

[@jeremyflemingii929]

😲📢 that is a great great rendition of this song!!! I have heard Stanley Jorden do this song live, but this song reminded me of it so much, the way he finger picks the strings... Absolutely 💯 % beautiful!!! I play guitar, got a 65 Fender Twin Reverb, and I hope I am 1/4 as good as this!!! I'm speechless and green with envy!!! 👍👌🙏🙏🙏✌️ Bravo my friend!!! 👏 Jeremy in Virginia Beach ⛱️

[@luisrobles2433]

The Wonder from Down Under! 😷🎸

[@JakeSpeed1000]

There are good guitarists and there are great guitarist. And then there is Tommy Emmanuel. Wow. His guitar has notes on it that mine doesn't have!

[@briandesjardins728]

Tommy's dynamics are absolutely insane, he's been my inspiration all my life playing guitar...

[@SoumyaDasGuptaProductions]

Just unbelievable! So melodious..... and what technique! Made my week! So glad I could witness pure magic. You are the greatest, Tommy 🙏

[@P61guy61]

My favorite guitar player. Thanks for posting.

[@Anonimosersempre]

Grande Tommy!

[@Anonimosersempre]

Sei un grande Tommy!

[@gerrymcguire7521]

Is he just amazing or what?

[@zukipower9960]

Tommy just blows me away. I saw him live years ago in Bonita, CA. I will never forget watching his magic 15 ft away from my table. He is such a humble gentleman. The harmonics at 4:11 and 5:51 are mesmerizing.

[@rwlane]

Oh my goodness. That gave me so much pleasure. Thanks, Tommy. X

[@zagortriplex100]

The greatest!

[@bempseysmis3093]

Tommy is amazing to a point i could’nt even imagine when i picked up a guitar for the first time. But a thing he also is, a brilliant showman. Sure his crowds are probably huge fans of his, but he not only plays the beautiful music we know and love, he looks out in to the audience and smiles at them and also feeling it and shows facial expressions and body language when playing the notes. Tommy Emmanuel is without a doubt one of a kind, and a huge inspiration, thanks Tommy for playing so much beautiful music with the sound of peacefulness.

[@gavinhatton8201]

I guess you are playing this for Phil… may you Rest In Peace Phil Emmanuel ❤

[@knutknutsen5610]

Not only is he technically superior. He’s also a great musician.❤

[@jaewoongyoon1051]

I cannot find any words to tell how I'm happy with your songs.

[@CarlosRoLo_Musica]

Oh my God beautiful!! Hi from Jalisco Mexico.

[@bgebbq314]

That was incredible.

[@GeorgeNashMusic]

He is honestly insanely good at guitar.

[@kattn01]

Honestly?

[@OnTheJobSite01]

nah

[@celestxl835]

understatement

[@philipgrier9376]

How wonderful was that?

[@EricsFirth]

Every single note, all the details, arrangements, dynamics, volume ocillations, are perfectly placed and played with so much taste and feeling, his by far one of the best.

[@irvanmaulana7745]

You are the man sir😊

[@jccamelov6170]

BEAUTIFUL PERFORMANCE TOMMY

[@Simoscorp.]

WOW!!😯SIMPLY THE BEST!! Thank you Tommy 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻♥️

[@AttillaDeHunt]

I have never enjoyed hearing this song until now. AMAZING!!

[@tuckasamms]

How to find the greatest guitarist in the world - easy- Start with Tommy Emmanuel , then work backover!

[@1091Floyd21]

That intro reminds me of some scene in Jaws, shortly after the shark dies. Very dreamy music.

[@josephkelly667]

I have no words.

[@Knight14649]

Simply Brilliant.🎶🎶🎶

[@neoadama9074]

Amazing! Thank You!

[@CodyCarlson-d5t]

It boggles my mind, wondering how someone can, imagine, compose and perform something like this.

[@ya-man2916]

So Emotionally Sweet!

[@AntonyKein]

Shivers down my spine...speechless !!!!!!!!!!

[@LordByron444]

If there is a better guitar player I haven’t heard him yet.

[@itsjussjerry]

I missed the last time you were in Fresno, CA. I WON'T miss it next time!!!

[@SL-yn2gw]

True master

[@Ray-cy7uv]

Skill 50% Style 51%

[@rickjolinsrcrunway5911]

Excellent performance! Thank you.

[@СергейЛебедев-ь3э]

❤спасибо🙏💕🙏💕🙏💕, привет из Сибири❤❤❤❤❤