Somewhere Over The Rainbow | Tommy Emmanuel

This classic song by Harold Arlen from the film, The Wizard of Oz, was arranged and performed by Tommy Emmanuel from the mid '70s. It was first adapted from a version played by Chet Atkins, then it evolved over many years and concerts. It appears on Tommy's album 'Endless Road.' The sounds is by Brad Benge, and the video was directed by Clara Emmanuel.
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[@WillieTaggett]

While most guitar players tune their guitars to the standard E A D G B E, Tommy tunes his to W T F H O W

[@willwilliams7491]

lol

[@Nicholas-qz7vx]

this made me chuckle

[@hankiuyim3100]

Remember the century likes😁

[@KickeyEspresivo]

Yeah...

[@Blueline3691]

Good one I'm taking it.

[@colleendonnelly6814]

My fiancee is a long time guitar player. He just happened to come across Tommy Emmanuel about 6 mos. ago on public TV. Never heard of him before, but was just mesmerized with his talent. Talked to a fellow guitar player and found out Tommy would be performing nearby on May 15th, which was last night. Tickets were more than reasonable, and WE WERE BLOWN AWAY! Need I say more?

[@hightpt]

I saw him Friday in Albany NY for the 2nd time. He blows me away every time, whether I hear him live or on KZbin. I'm a semi professional trumpet player (which to me means that I get paid to play gigs in the greater east coast area where I live) but if I had half of his technique/dedication to his instrument and TALENT, then maybe I'd be 1/32nd as good as he is. Unless I hear differently I think he's the most accomplished player on any instrument ever??????

[@osullibr]

Steve Vai once said that Tommy Emmanuel is two of the best guitarists he's ever met.

[@johnl1685]

HA! Really? I hadn't heard that. That's a great way that Vai chose to describe Emmanuel's playing. Who could disagree.

[@jamesbonee3102]

The other being Jeff Beck

[@liecht]

@@jamesbonee3102 or maybe Frank...

[@asoaper4975]

When he plays two parts simultaneously it's a sort of magic. He is of the best that ever lived and I'm privileged to know it

[@joebranson9275]

@@jamesbonee3102 The joke is that he plays as if he is two guitarists at once :)

[@nelsonx5326]

My daughter took me to see him in NYC tonight. I just got home. He was a guitar wizard.

[@sixstringmickywray9853]

this is what a lifetime of dedication to an instrument looks like

[@joycesanders4898]

..sure is.

[@theresemeyn]

Yes.

[@nicholasindalecio8211]

Truth

[@rboaxx9065]

for a talented and tasty musician! I know a lot who play longer than him and sounding like a brick fall from a loader... The taste starts at the very beginning!

[@rjasontwenty1099]

bet he never heard of switch, ps4 or ps5, or xbox or he was a gamer once...lol

[@samgreco158]

this man is a greatest guitar player I've ever heard in my entire life am 86 years old and you know I get on this site just to listen to his music

[@gunningforafc7241]

nice

[@MichaelXuMusic]

Sam Greco huge respect to you! sir.

[@discover_hypnosis]

Keep on enjoying the music my friend! Music is life! ;)

[@chrisfarrugia5397]

Agreed !

[@jatdu123]

နင္မသိပါဘူးမ

[@georgecrawley767]

This is the single greatest solo performance of music I have ever had the privilege of listening to live in London.

[@suzeburtenshaw9581]

He owns that guitar. He doesn’t just play it, he owns it. I am in awe.

[@limalongkumer9395]

If you listen carefully, between 0:00 and 5:11 is the best part.

[@crackfare1989]

02 O2's CRAFT's Holy shit dude nice catch :D thanks!

[@mrp356b]

Amen. Seen him 5-6 times and plan on going again this year. Then I go home and burn my guitars in the fireplace.

[@mattdaggett3695]

Funny stuff

[@mdrow100]

😂😂😂

[@p.shpyro]

0:00 and 0:25

[@mackinbox]

This kid has some potential

[@bradellis3855]

outstanding!!!

[@crackfare1989]

Yeah but he should probably change his diet to slow down the insanely rapid aging.

[@iosifilies5837]

stolen comment

[@colinwilson8523]

If he puts his mind to it he'll really do well i think !!

[@sebastianschmidt25]

Maybe he should come up with some own stuff, though. Up his creative game a little, don't you think? If he read this and followed this simple but essential advice, he might really have a bright future ahead of him... I'll keep my fingers crossed for you little buddy.

[@Ronald60202]

The stellar thing about his playing is the utter joy one can feel as he plays. It's a remarkable gift.

[@elizabethconnor-qh8fh]

I saw him in concert tonight at Blues on Broadbeach at the Gold Coast. Tommy encouraged all people to make music no matter how good or bad you are. He is so compassionate.

[@AdamLangston]

My father passed of covid last year, and this was played at his funeral. My Dad taught me how to play guitar as a kid and for years we traded Tommy Emmanuel videos back and forth. I will cherish Tommy's version of this piece for the rest of my life.

[@agod747]

I'm so sorry for your loss, and love this story

[@titolivio6832]

Ti capisco!

[@sinkhole777]

Hi Adam langston, yesterday we turned off the machines, and my mother left us. I'm now using the sublime beauty of this to help me heal too. They're gone, but they will always be with us. Thank you Tommy.

[@miladsouza3658]

May his soul rest in peace ...

[@iamtimur4795]

sorry for you loss pal, may his soul rest in peace

[@BryanrasonCa]

thank you for all the love you give Tommy... we all have nothing but love for you my brother.

[@JonahBaker]

somebody give this man a grammy

[@darrenwells2277]

What I love most about watching Tommy play, is he looks like hes loving every minute of playing that beautiful music. Ive played guitar for years but not even close to half this guy's standard! Start watching videos of Tommy Emmanuel and you wont stop theyre so wonderful

[@roman14032]

can you imagine the amount of work it must take to play like this? i dont care how much talent you have no one plays like this automatically this guys busting his ass all day everyday

[@AbdelhamidZekri91]

+roman14032 Yup, He says he practices everyday, as being guitarist is his "job", I guess he plays over 6 or 7h daily ..

[@roman14032]

***** i gota get me some of that stuff

[@garynewton3301]

+roman14032 To him....natural as breathing.

[@Johncowk]

Lifetime of experience, there is not secret. You can't come up with chords and ideas like those in one day

[@musikman337]

+chris kozub kmsl!! it'll do it to you

[@pamelakieffer7922]

87 years old and love to hear this guy play in the evening.

[@michaelsciortino5519]

Sunday morning. Sitting at the window, drinkining coffee. Listening to this and crying like a little girl. Beautiful stuff.

[@ronparker6489]

Words can't describe it.

[@smiles2243]

My mom sent this to me. When I was very little, she sang Somewhere Over The Rainbow to me so I would go to sleep. I'd always end up singing it with her. I love her so very much. She is always here for me.

[@markschweitzer661]

His guitar is an extension of himself. It’s like an organ. Perfection.

[@robertf6344]

Just like a master painter who can see all the colors, Tommy can see all the notes, notes I'd have never even thought of.

[@stefanpolihronopoulos723]

@@robertf6344 What a profound insight!

[@scottym3]

I'm 67, been playing since I was 15 and I can truly say, my E chord is almost as good as his. :)

[@Dodger2879]

Ha! Me too! Saw him in SanFrancisco. He broke a string, fixed it telling funny stories all the time...... Stretched it and picked up where he left off! A guy I'd love to have a beer with.

[@rboaxx9065]

Yeah! It's a nice beginning... IoI

[@newstart49]

I'm 66 and been playing since I was 11. One of my strings sounds the same.

[@rboaxx9065]

@@newstart49 IoI do you remember which one?

[@joshcoleman4249]

As a musician/guitarist, I appreciate the ability, talent and the song. As a human, there isn’t a note in this arrangement that doesn’t strike an emotional nerve. It’s weird how sound can touch a persons heart. Thank you Tommy for this.

[@andrewtucker94]

That's the thing, it's technically profound but also really tasteful. That's not a common combination.

[@keitheeweithee]

You just described what l was feeling, in my heart. I never really listened to him...till now. Fantastic!!

[@curtiseverett1671]

well said

[@sethtastical]

It makes me tear up every time I hear it. I will say, though, the mix/tonality is just out of this world. It takes a lot to make even the best players in the world sound this good

[@tripzville7569]

Agreed.

[@n1night635]

this might truly be one of the most heartfelt and beautiful arrangements of a piece of music I’ve ever seen. Everything Tommy does is pure magic ❤

[@DJfractalflight]

Those intro harmonics are of themselves a rainbow painted at the fingertips of a master musician-Tommy Emmanuel.

[@circioincurio326]

The way guitar is meant to be played - fingerstyle, classical , and jazz. I'm a rock guitarist and anyone can learn to rock, but this is another level few can achieve.

[@frederikandersen8402]

Don't forget blues

[@fabianb4893]

@@frederikandersen8402 blues is for beginners to learn how to improvise and later (eventually) become a decent jazz musician xD Learn the pentatonic scales and you are good to go for blues.

[@lukaskuipers7791]

@@fabianb4893 then later on when you can actually play it becomes hard again to do it tastefully.

[@fabianb4893]

@@lukaskuipers7791 yeah but this occurs to any types of music, my initial point stands, blues is simplistic even compared to rock.

[@JohnnieCrazy]

True story

[@gda2201]

The greatest alive acoustic guitarist! That’s all! ❤️

[@Nicksonian]

Don’t, it’s a scam

[@con17guitar]

I can’t tell you how many times I’ve watched this, but I can tell you that every time I watch this I get very emotional.

[@CaptEirikr]

I think the part that makes me happiest is that he almost can't help but sing along with it, even while he's being amazing on the fretboard.

[@keyboardtek]

I am a 65 year old Jazz pianist, and Tommy's sense of harmony just always blows me away.

[@ryan_raus]

I hope Chet Atkins was able to see you play this before he passed. Absolutely stunning.

[@seanbayley7452]

He payed with chet on a number of occasions and was anointed as a guiter god by chett himself haha or something along those lines of a guitar god which tommy wwould have loved as chett was his idol growing up and even as an adult.

[@scottk7515]

A musician this good doesn't "play an instrument" ... they take us to another realm. This is the first time I've experienced a guitar transcend "guitar" and bring such radiance and textured nuance as to feel it must be celestial in origin.

[@superbad3591]

People will be watching this video in 100 years time and be just as amazed as we are now

[@trevorjones559]

I agree. This brand of music will last as long as earth is here. Because no matter how advanced we become, hard work and passion applied to something will bring forth true beauty.

[@jaehill7769]

This reminds me of how indescribably beautiful it is to be alive right now.

[@rickrodrigues2219]

Chef Tommy puts the basic Over The Rainbow in the pot & adds all the seasoning...& spares none! Tasty...so tasty Tommy!

[@rickcrawford5316]

Tommy's greatness is matched only by the feelings he has for the music; and his willingness to share those feelings with his audience is a god--given talent we should truly appreciate 🎉

[@ventintothemic]

He might be the best guitar player in the world. What a privilege to be on the planet at the same time to see and hear him play.

[@PetersJukebox]

I can only agree with you

[@1974jrod]

He is the best acoustic guitar player without question. kzbin.info/www/bejne/p4LLdnahmt2gias

[@andrewfoy.]

I've seen sooo many covers of this song but this is by far the best ever. and congrats on 100,000 subs. You deserve a billion.

[@mattmeo6316]

nice! i noticed last week he as almost at 100000 and realized i never sub'd how silly of me. I think I was 99,826 lol

[@brianwatson5631]

Eva Cassidy’s makes me weep when I’ve had a few!

[@TheDIDSBIAK]

Thanks for sharing this amazing cover of Eva. This is 1 of my favorites. You play this song as if all angels falll as rian of the sky.

[@miketlane]

no Israel Kamakawiwo'ole is by far the best ever. this is good but doesn't hold up to His Uke

[@Robil63]

DIDSBIAK R "Cover of Eva Cassidy". You're funny.

[@evanelliott8231]

This is the most stunning performance and arrangement of this song for guitar ever made. Thank you Tommy.

[@ernestlafontaine4000]

Saw Tommy Emmanuel twice in concert he is definitely one of God’s greatest musical gifts to humanity…

[@tiffsaver]

Those cascading, "harp-like" tones you did at the top literally blew me away... I've never heard anything like this played on a guitar recording, ever. I'm 74-years old, and I totally and completely agree with Andrew Foy's high praise of your playing. This is simply the greatest single interpretation of this song ever performed, and I've heard a few. So far I've listened to it about 100 times, and it constantly manages to inspire. Kudos.

[@NytronX]

Check out Chet Atkin's performance on song "Malaguena". He lifted this from Chet (which should be celebrated).

[@jennylee7933]

Wow say no more.

[@GuitarSlinger2112]

@@NytronX Dude. Been around a LOT longer than Chet.

[@fixxxer602]

Tap harmonics. They are hard to nail since it involves taping the string very delicately with your index and combine it with a pluck of your index. This guy does it like nothing all over the fretboard.

[@matthewmedina3461]

@@fixxxer602 I learned this piece. it isn't just tap harmonics but you need to alternate between harmonics and regular notes to create the cascading effect (in the intro he uses a tap harmonic with his thumb and index finger then uses his ring finger to play the alternate notes on the first and second strings)

[@bendover566]

I'm 58 and have been playing the guitar 44 years now. I can count on one hand the number of times a guitarist has made me cry. Jeff Beck has brought me to tears (The Live at Ronnie Scott's show). I have only discovered Tommy Emmanuel about 3 years ago. I have been devouring his CDs and You Tube videos ever since. The man is probably the greatest acoustic player I have ever heard in my lifetime. He is SO far out there, with an incredible range of stylings from Chet Atkins-like stuff to aboriginal stuff that is "other-worldly". This version of "Rainbow" brought me to tears, which is no small feat. I mean the song has been covered to death by EVERYONE! This versions stands out, and is incredibly rich and moving in its chordal tonalities. Great job Tommy! Bravisimo!

[@virtualreality8328]

Ben Dover i taught him how to play.

[@nezkeys79]

Well said. Have a listen to amazing grace to and angelina

[@TheFitoruner]

Completely agree with you. I've known Tommy very recently, and I'm impressed by the way he plays the guitar. I have always admired Knopfler, and his particular way of playing the guitar, making It talk. I recognize that the ability to make the guitar sings, with multiple nuances similar to the human voice, I have only seen in Tommy.

[@tareefaires4766]

Love this guy. I found out about him from when he played with Jesse Cook who is stellar too!

[@cindyburke-hynes9492]

What's your favorite song

[@wj878]

I’m a grown man 56 years old and this is so beautiful it makes me cry every time I listen.

[@Az2013ful]

Truly, truly beautiful. When my elder cousin Kathey, (who was like a mother to me) passed away, I chose this video to post on her family's FB page. Whenever I hear Mr. Emmanuel play this song, I think of her. I miss her. I love her.

[@3sportdad]

I consider myself a well-adjusted adult male. My eyes were moist throughout this entire video. This is so beautiful there are NO words to describe it. The flourishes he adds can't even be described as gorgeous, because that's inadequate. You have to play his videos twice: once to watch him perform his magic, and a second time just to listen. And this must be played in its entirety, because if you think he's only going to perform this magic trick one way, you're in for a wonderful surprise. Or 10 surprises. The idea that that anybody "down" voted this video is merely a comment on our pathetic species. To anybody who appreciates music on any level, this guy is a gift.

[@tg8603]

We are a flawed species lol, Tommy confirms that we occasionally do magnificent things.

[@bensutherland4428]

One of his inspirations as well as mine, and one of our shared old teachers, Don Andrews, contributed to his style... Don's style is much the same. I hope you're still around Don. You have a great student in Tommy... He took it to another level.

[@tomrogers6639]

Truth!

[@mostesthighest]

You said moist

[@SstronggerX]

The sounds in that guitar is like the heaven is angelical i don’t know 🎶🙏👏 woow

[@robertsadler1766]

Sheer genius. There's everyone else. . . and then there is Tommy Emmanuel -- the apex of acoustic guitar

[@nonethelessbysignificantvi197]

For me it's simple, there's nobody else I know that plays like Good old Tommy!!

[@onamemmet]

There's one who comes very close: Kent Nishimura. Must-watch.

[@universalrandomizer405]

Those harmonics in the intro are ANGELIC Didn't even think this was possible on a standard guitar

[@HototoManyGoats]

Who the balls would dislike this? His hands are literally a miracle.

[@sammccue1359]

+King Matt ...My mom always said; "Some people's taste is all in their mouths."

[@plumiegirl47]

an untrained ear or just a negative person

[@1000000trs]

When other guitarists play, we listen to their guitar: but when Tommy plays? - we listen to Tommy.

[@lucaandre723]

Great meaning!

[@DubberRucks]

Absolutely dude!

[@paulsharkey6673]

Well said. I experience that when I play for people. It's the greatest feeling in the world. It's Divine. Anything you put 10,000 plus into, takes you to a different level.

[@playbackvintagehifihunter9669]

You’re wrong. The Guitar listens to Tommy.

[@Ma77riK]

and tommy listened to chet.

[@darlienejohnson2174]

Oh my goodness!!!! He’s more than amazing!!!!! Love it!!! 🩷🩷🩷

[@tansusinag8981]

Best one man orchestra I’ve ever seen 👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@countrysamurai]

I would love to hear what Harold Arlen would say about Tommy's rendition of this timeless classic. Tommy's mastery of the instrument has no peer. He moves me to tears on many of his songs, including this. A thing of beauty is a joy forever...thank you Mr. Emmanuel

[@stevecoyle1]

Tommy is truly a gift from God.

[@SmithSmithson1]

This has to be one of the greatest ever covers of all time. Outstanding guitar playing, beautiful exploitation of the full arsenal of guitar tricks. Tommy the GOAT!

[@KrasherJack]

Speechless, utterly speechless, my jaw has hit the floor...

[@Nicksonian]

Don’t, it’s a scam

[@Stringman1950]

This man’s a gem. Always underrated; believe me, serious acoustic players awe him. He is what music looks like when you hear it. And, always the gentleman. Chet Atkins loved him.

[@vinnothelizard]

He's a dickhead

[@ajsbd3815]

THE DUKE. How?

[@darwinrisdon7141]

@@vinnothelizard you have a serious personality management problem. Get your head checked.

[@vinnothelizard]

@@darwinrisdon7141 and you're a MONGOL

[@gesx6598]

Indeed a gentleman and good to his fans. He even gave me a hug. : )

[@AbirTarafdar]

I think it's safe to say Tommy knows his chords.

[@harrymorris9406]

+Abir Tarafdar Funnily enough he doesn't! He's just a freak of nature

[@AbirTarafdar]

+Harry Morris agreed!

[@loveflorida333]

Yep!

[@rickcollins3341]

Im an old man and this has always been my favorite song from my favorite movie and for me nothing will ever equal the scene of Judy singing it. That said this is my favorite instrumental version played with respect and sensitivity and a nod to Chet. Thankyou Tommy

[@philnicol8072]

*100/100* He's like wine. He gets better with age! *He has total control over of his guitar.*

[@whynottalklikeapirat]

Well - he is like the kind of wine that gets better with age. There are … other kinds as well …🤢

[@dannydoc1969]

I have watched this video a number of times, and as a really poor guitar player, I’ve marveled at Tommys technical skills, his harmonies, his mastery of every genre from country, classical, jazz and more. I’ve watched in awe at his synchronization between his right and left hands, and how he can simultaneously play the bass line, rhythm and lead. His melodic fantasies are genius, and the depth of feeling is bottomless. But now I just put on my headset, close my eyes, I don’t watch him play, as it distracts me from the sheer beauty of just listening to Tommy. He is a true gift to the planet.

[@anthony-me1wu]

Was blessed to meet him iand his band at a Warragul Chinese restaurant right before the show, we were the only 2 tables, I was with my mum and nan, I think i was 17, he was so gracious and kind. Very very special man and probably the greatest guitar player of players I've ever heard. Gem

[@PowerRelaxation]

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[@salchaos]

Emmanuel is amazing. Nothing is beyond him. He is so perfect in his playing. Such great technique and tone and beautiful voicings.

[@angelashort1331]

This made my eyes leak , , thankyou for this beautiful man, Lord,

[@lucaspires8833]

Those 20 seconds of harmonics are more than all I know of guitar...

[@Lui_Guitar]

Its true, Lucas!

[@2012Fractal]

it's unbelievable

[@fredericovilar7289]

That's not all, he does much more harmonics throughout the whole song hahah

[@lucaspires8833]

@@fredericovilar7289 I know hahahahaha He`s amazing!

[@sopedalnadamais]

He isn't guitarist. He is the harpist. Fantastic!!

[@oldschoolmotorsickle]

He does create harmonics that could be coming from a harp; so precise.

[@ShawnGuffey]

When I have had the crappiest of work days, I walk into my home and turn on the big speakers and play this version of this song by this man. It makes everything better, IMMEDIATELY! ❤

[@RussG]

Tommy is a gift from God. The nuanced grace of his playing reveals his mastery of the instrument and the excruciating beauty of this song.

[@davew5161]

Listen to his Waltzing Matilda!

[@johannamit4388]

I can't wait to die and be born again with this God given gift. I will be happy with half the gift.

[@flatoutt1]

i believe we're all potentially a gift from god to humanity . tommy has found his gifting and worked his arse off to bless us .what an example of inspiration and hope for us all to find our gift and give it away to humanity out of our abundance .

[@umutmatkap]

This was not played by a human being. What an expression of emotions.

[@leonryan8895]

Who cares about perfect technique when you have this much Soul!!!.... all you have to do is look and see how much he's enjoying this... to the point where he cant help but sing along... :) Its beautiful...... and his heart is poured into it..... Keep them coming Tommy.... They're amazing.... (80 people have no soul!)

[@BM-nl5jk]

Eighty-five people * Tommy best)

[@manueltata808]

Nice words mate😊

[@santinoprivs5603]

I won’t even bother to practice. Just listen to tommy and im happy. And, an Aussie treasure.

[@PaSTOR-D]

Stellar! Sounds like a "Grammy Award" presentation. Thank you so very much Mr. Arlen for your multi-style rendition. Keep up the good work. AMEN!

[@the-gn2zn]

I couldn't even play this well in my dreams. True story.

[@SarahLongfield]

This is epic

[@Smola9Lives]

wow wow, who commenting!

[@sofiaguillen1226]

te gusta mucho la guitarra, por los visto?? :D

[@emptiness2538]

GRANDE SARAH!!!

[@sagnikpaul1811]

Woah!

[@steerpike50]

Tommy you make my eyes cry and my heart sing , truly beautiful music. Thank you.

[@wd5jlr]

Far and above, the most beautiful rendition of Over The Rainbow I have ever heard. Thank you Tommy.

[@Cigarsnguitars]

The most melodic version I’ve ever heard played. Absolutely beautiful! Thank you Tommy for sharing your wonderful talent with the world. It does make it a little brighter.

[@henrydunn9420]

Merle Travis is generally credited with starting this style playing. Along came Chet Atkins and took it to a whole new level. Then there was Tommy Emmanuel who took it even father. Tommy is not only a "Certified Guitar Player" but is a fantastic entertainer . I saw him perform live in Fort Myers, FL in March of 2015. I was about 10 feet from the stage so I could not only hear but see his every move. I thought I was dreaming. Made me want to go home a break both my guitars but I didn't. I did make up my mind to learn the boom chick method. Man it is tough and I have been playing 50 years. I've been trying for 3 months 3 and 4 times a day and every time I stop thinking about my thumb the dumb thing stops picking. I've heard it takes years just to become bad at it and I believe it so.

[@tommyemmanuel]

Henry Dunn Please take a look at Tommy's Fingerstyle Milestones instructional set! We've had great feedback from players who swear that they never thought they would be able to fingerpick but was able to using those lessons. It was a labour of love, specifically made for people like you. Good luck! TE Admin

[@henrydunn9420]

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[@henrydunn9420]

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[@henrydunn9420]

Tommy Emmanuel I've been going through Tommy's Fingerstyle Milestones set. I am up to video #35 and this morning it finally sunk in as to what I was supposed to be doing. One of my problems is that I have developed a LOT of bad habits trying to teach myself to finger-pick over the past 50 years and they are tough to break. But it is starting to make sense. I have a LOOOOOG way to go yet but I can now see the light thanks to Tommy's instructions. I purchased the download plus the DVD. I haven't received the DVD yet but it should be here any day If anyone is serious about learning Tommy's style I highly recommend they buy this.

[@henrydunn9420]

+Lars Olsen Hi Lars. I have found and watched a lot of the videos on KZbin. I even found a way to save on my computer some of the better videos so I can refer back to them. You can't do this with Google Chrome but the Firefox browser has an add-on that will allowing the saving of KZbin videos. The most help that I have had is with Tommy's "Fingerstyle Milestones" I am now up to about 45 videos out of 95. I am into the really hard part now and that is trying to pick with the first 3 fingers independent of the thumb. Two days ago I finally did it for the first time. But the next day I could NOT do it when I practiced that day. I finally gave up for the day, I just wasn't in the right frame of mind. A couple of times I've hit a wall so to speak and had to stop trying for a day or two. Then when I go back to what I was trying it finally sinks into my head and then into my fingers. I can't wait until I practice today as I practice 4 and sometimes 5 times a day. Granted there will only be one Tommy but this is something that I have always wanted to achieve ever since I bought my Gretsch Country Gentleman. I have always been a fan of Chet Atkins and Jerry Reed. The first time I ever heard of Tommy Emmanuel was when Chet Atkins mentioned his name on a record that I had of Chet and Les Paul. They were "clowning around" naming their favorite guitar players and Chet named Tommy. I thought at the time I had better check this guy out if Chet thinks that much of him. Some times it's very slow going but I feel I am making progress and having a ball doing it. So as long as my wife's ears can stand it it's onward and upwards. When I die they will probably have to pry my 1964 Silvertone Jaguar out of my hands so they can close the casket lid. I sold the Country Gentleman a long time ago and now down to only 2 guitars but my favorite is the 1964 Silvertone as that was my first electric I bought from my nephew in about 1967 for $50. It still to this day sounds great even with almost 70 year old arthritic fingers picking it... LOL

[@alinchitown7556]

I lived around the corner from the Dakota when I was growing up on CPW, but I was away at school in Cali. I was in a philosophy class when I heard the news. Tears came out immediately, I used to play guitar in Strawberry Fields and every so often John and Yoko would stop by and we would chat. It was a devastating day for me. I’m 70 now and will never forget, the day John’s music died.

[@andre.1984]

Tommy's mastery of the instrument and love for the music are just beautiful to watch and to listen.

[@diaress]

bruuuuhhh those harmonics are just insane

[@raisa_cherry33]

😍💞

[@ayokay123]

He's a national treasure to just about every country that's been lucky enough to have him perform there. Australia native, yes, but much more. A great goodwill ambassador.

[@ericgendell8874]

Breathtaking playing, arangement and the level of skill playing artificial harmonics is second to none, including Lenny Breau who sort of invented the technique. Tommy plays at a stunning level of world class mastery.

[@anthonykimpu]

You are Genius.. you are perfect Tommy.. I can't say how I solute you. I Love You

[@CamKnoppMusic]

Its crazy how influential this guy has been on modern fingerstyle guitar. A living legend.

[@okzigeno]

I just wish to play better than you someday, but today I can just practice :) Thanks for becoming inspiration for some us.

[@IMightBeJesus69]

Oh, youth. You try playing at 1/10th of Tommy's abilities, then we can talk.

[@okzigeno]

IMightBeJesus69 "We can talk" I'm sorry, at any moment I said i'm better than him, I could wish to be as good as him, but if some day I get it, should I stop there? Nop, If some day i become as good as him, i'll keep practising to be better yet! Talk whit you? Why would i like to talk whit you? you sound selfish and conceited, I don't like to talk whit this kind of people. So just let me keep practicing ;)

[@Mikethebeaner12345]

Edgar Marcus best response my axe brother!

[@user-kt4jr9uc6f]

im-possible

[@okzigeno]

이세현 possible, my friend n.n

[@johannamit4388]

Absolutely brilliant. The greatest acoustic guitarists of all time. What a God given gift, in my next life hopefully.😄 I'm over the rainbow just listening to this.

[@RudyPSTR]

Staminkjia che bella!!!!!!!!....riempie l'anima, grazie Tommy!

[@CamVille]

1.5k Downvotes? I can't even comprehend that - unless it's from people who have no earthly idea how to play the guitar and they're jealous? This was an absolute masterpiece!

[@clivejones8011]

I was thinking exactly the same, this man is an absolute genius, I've been playing guitar for 45 years and I feel like a beginner in comparison

[@matmobile1373]

Only excuse is they have the sound off. And they're blind. I've listened to him play this so many times when I'm down and it ALWAYS brings my mood up and then I get lost in the genius of his playing.

[@zacallen2520]

Pure jealousy. Some people can’t stand someone having the amount of skill to be on this level.

[@lukusthesaint3562]

everyone here is wrong, they're all misclicks :)

[@MachineTube18]

I'm PRETTY sure the dislikes are people with fat fingers haha

[@seb_tv]

This is so profoundly genius...

[@benjaminfuenzalida2952]

To me he is the Paco de Lucia gringo, the best of the decade, very humble and charismatic. Many blessings Tommy Emmanuel.

[@davidbeard121]

If there is anything more remarkable than this performance, it is the shear love and joy Tommy pits into his music.

[@Anonyhouse]

I came here thinking this was a lesson, but after listening to Tommy I promptly smashed my guitar.

[@Flochos]

+Anonymous I know you're joking, but Tommy would never ever want any body to do that. He just wants the world to love playing, no matter at what level. I'm a crap player and, at 71, I will be a crap player for the rest of my life, but he inspired me to keep on trying, no matter what. I get joy out of any tiny improvement.

[@jacobbetz9657]

Even though some other people got offended and took what you said way too seriously, I think that was hilarious!

[@ElJoca62]

+Anonymous Tommy would say : "buy a new one, and get to work".

[@ElJoca62]

+Anonymous Tommy would say : "buy a new one, and get to work".

[@Sinobe1]

+Anonymous Cant people see hes taking the piss..

[@lelov1392]

This is as good as it gets folks!

[@chompin4life841]

Can’t believe I just saw this… could be the best guitar player I’ve ever seen. Wow

[@_jm0n3y8oo_]

As a musician and songwriter it’s rare that I am moved to tears by just a guitar. What an absolutely incredible gift and to see the joy on your face and satisfaction was an added bonus

[@unscriptedmind6212]

This is what it looks like to be deep intact with your instrument and what it's like to have one hell of a gift. You feel it from the beginning to the end

[@resr39]

For several years, I earned a living playing guitar. In the guitar world, players could be rated fair, good, great, and utterly fantastic. Many people said that I was very good. In the opinion of this old musician, Tommy is fantastic.

[@patrickgraham2450]

Tommy we need you back in ul soon for the magic.

[@step4798]

Tommy, is surely one of the best out there!! Mesmerizing!!!!!!