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

This is one of the most beautiful takes on such a classic song. “Somewhere Over The Rainbow” is a featured video on Tommy Emmanuel’s film “Music Gone Public”, a collection of “Greatest Hits” from Tommy’s previous PBS airings. The song is also on Tommy's albums 'Endless Road" and 'Live! At The Ryman.' This film was only available on DVD, but now it’s available for the first time at digital outlets including Amazon and Apple Music. Stream, rent or download it here: tommyemmanuel.lnk.to/MGPID
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[@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

[@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

[@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

[@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.

[@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.

[@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

[@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.

[@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.

[@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 !

[@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.

[@Wispybrid69]

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

[@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.

[@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

[@user-xd9yq3vo2c]

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

[@ten5ionator]

literally has to be the best guitarist in this galaxy

[@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.

[@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.

[@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!

[@sungyultaylor1354]

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

[@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

[@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.

[@SP-qo1so]

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

[@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!

[@declanmcguirk9199]

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

[@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!

[@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.

[@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.

[@juangoog]

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

[@AttillaDeHunt]

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

[@briandesjardins728]

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

[@thaleschadiarakos196]

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

[@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.

[@officialpartychannel]

Best version yet!

[@SoumyaDasGuptaProductions]

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

[@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.

[@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.

[@jaewoongyoon1051]

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

[@clambert2370]

Unreal

[@Alexedoff]

Thanks from Russia!!!!Great!!!

[@johnny7917]

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

[@colldollm51]

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

[@Kristin95762]

I was at this concert. He's fabulous.

[@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.

[@SteveJAbraham]

Never has anything ever been able to incessantly put a smile on my face! Thank you so much for this Tommy!! 😊

[@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.

[@mssanfran1967]

That what we call a Prelude! Wow! 🖤🖤🖤

[@MrH4N0]

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

[@user-uz9rz4yk3b]

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

[@user-uz9rz4yk3b]

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

[@user-im6hu4hq4j]

최연석 힙내십셔

[@user-uz9rz4yk3b]

김대섭 감삼다!

[@user-uz9rz4yk3b]

Noby Dobnoby :)

[@AntonyKein]

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

[@dejffjed]

I have recently been to his concert here in Prague. He was amazing as usual. And it's not the pure skill that makes him special, it's the passion and joy he emanates. If you closed your eyes and just listened to him play and tried to imagine how he looks like, it would be perfectly the same picture of how he really looks on the stage. Do you know what I mean?

[@sergiop.ealbuquerque8176]

I really do, man. It's amazing to see a man like him, being able to extract and share such feelings from us. He looks so happy and fulfilled when he's playing... It's very moving to see him in such moments.

[@MaryannaChanteuse]

Très beau jeu en fingerpicking, un vrai délice ..

[@knutknutsen5610]

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

[@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 ⛱️

[@MothershipVideos]

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

[@stevenspragis8734]

Goose bumps!

[@amatheus68]

Amazing performance. So much energy and passion. Just perfect. 👏👏👏

[@juliejenkins799]

This is one of the most hauntingly beautiful renditions of this classic song I've ever heard. I'm now in love with Tommy Emmanuel all because of PBS!

[@corrindion]

God that was regal and beautiful!

[@birumutiara2169]

the best version for Somewhere Over The Rainbow cover in the whole universe.. BRAVO

[@allanwarren2407]

I just quit playing guitar... What technique and arrangement! Thank you!

[@mololanderi]

That 2:59 part made me laugh XD amazing performance hail master Emmanuel greetings from Finland!

[@maxwheatley4666]

J.W.M be quiet

[@rockoosooty]

One of my favorite musician/ guitarists of all time. He takes mastery to a whole new level all the time. Sheer mastery/ brilliance, amazing, amazing talent. Incredible depth of playing never seen before

[@christopherdiamond495]

Like everything else I've ever heard you play, this was absolutely beautiful and a clinic on incredible musicianship. Thank you so much for sharing your talent and hard work with us.

[@bluesgroove23]

absolutely outstanding. One of the finest guitar players the world ever seen. and most of of will never come close to this type of brilliance, wow.

[@kenberlin]

My favorite standard. He pulls all the right strings. No pun intended. Wonderful musicianship!

[@sundaru1]

Beautiful soul beautiful mind full of love and compassion reflected on the tunes and tempo of the music he play .... long life and healthy always Tommy to refresh and mend your listeners soul

[@jesajoguitar8192]

Superb, and such an inspiration to myself and so many others. Thank You Tommy 👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻

[@SL-yn2gw]

True master

[@johnhmaw]

Heard him last month in St Albans. Absolutely fantastic and like nothing I have heard elsewhere. Truly inspiring.

[@matheusmelo4287]

Fantástico! Sem palavras pra tamanha sensibilidade...

[@david-ky7rt]

Tommy is an AMAZING guitar player

[@Simoscorp.]

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

[@alanito-s8c]

トミー、あなたは天才だ！いつも素晴らしい演奏を有難う！！ We all admire you.

[@patriciagriffin1505]

This absolutely beautiful and puts a turn on this lovely song that can’t b forgotten

[@jccamelov6170]

BEAUTIFUL PERFORMANCE TOMMY

[@isaactaylor6037]

Amazing, wow. Such feel. 👍

[@tbuto1807]

Tommy is the Best,,,,!,,Nuff said,,,His playing is truly additive..

[@sweetsweet9025]

何回聞いても飽きることのないこの演奏は素晴らしい！

[@Okkah40]

So great. I've seen it live in Ravensburg. Thanks for the wonderful concert.

[@P61guy61]

My favorite guitar player. Thanks for posting.

[@jimallen8679]

Magnificent

[@mariobuttino6095]

A masterpiece, original.

[@brianholt3567]

Truly remarkable and beautiful sounds. I am awe of your playing. As a long time guitar player your music and playing inspire me to keep practicing and reaching.

[@TheBiggerDavo]

Tremendous performance!

[@cbprog]

Очень проникающая музыка, аж на слезу пробрало. Tommy ты потрясающе и оригинально играешь, спасибо тебе, Человек с большой буквы!

[@cliffjamesmusic]

Not just brilliant playing by a Master but also fitting the mood of the lyrics - unlike some songs e.g. “Autmn Leaves”, the poignancy of which often gets swamped by a Bosa Nova or some such rhythm. Thanks Tommy.

[@LordByron444]

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

[@gerrymcguire7521]

Is he just amazing or what?

[@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.

[@jimholmes4224]

It can't be played more beautifully than he just did it....

[@bgebbq314]

That was incredible.

[@rickjolinsrcrunway5911]

Excellent performance! Thank you.

[@dalepal]

Incredible performance!

[@rwlane]

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

[@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 .

[@Mabar74]

Grazie, ascoltarla è stato emozionante!!

[@conartist267]

He plays with so much feeling ❤

[@neoadama9074]

Amazing! Thank You!