Sultans of Swing - Dire Straits (Fingerstyle Guitar)

[@donaldbauer6649]

I have seen and heard Tommy Emmanuel and he is truly amazing. Joe Bonamassa is incredible. Trace Bundy can bring tears to my eyes and Luca Stricagnoli leaves me aghast. Over my lifetime I've listened to Chuck Berry, BB King, Jimi Hendrix, Eric Clapton, David Gilmour and so so many others. I am 71 years old and can say without doubt or reservation whoever invented the guitar did so with the hope that Lucas Imbiriba would one day find it. He did, and I will be forever grateful he did it in my lifetime. Thank You Lucas!

[@stefanpolihronopoulos723]

Good post.

[@petersilcock8645]

So you like him, then?

[@jollyvoqar195]

Comments like this are ridiculous, especially when if you had to measure, Emmanuel crushes all the younger guys like this guy and Dawes (who IMO is similar to this guy) So far. But why compare? Just enjoy the all around greatness.

[@impossivel2006]

Monte Montgomery's rendition is also pretty good

[@ericbrennan5012]

Really? I mean he’s good but I hear some mutes that shouldn’t be there and some timing issues I just don’t think you should compare him to that list. He’s good don’t get me wrong but all the fru fru and extra flex is unnecessary imho he’s no Billy strings. And don’t forget this dude is just playing all the songs those great men wrote huh? When he writes an epic masterpiece the likes of mark knopfler then I’ll be impressed. To compare him to Gilmour? Cmon man your fuckin balls are square. You might be too old to really realize what your saying. 😮

[@DavidSpears919]

I'm 65 and have watched many many videos of the greatist guitarists in the world. This is the first time I have ever sat here all by myself and was clapping at the end. Unreal! Big props to you buddy!!! What energy!

[@lucasimbiriba]

Thanks, David!

[@HoserB-ox8zj]

I can say I’ve never ever seen anyone play better.

[@sourwes0001]

Truly the most amazing freestyle version of this song I have ever seen 🙂👍

[@skidz57]

Over the last few day's I've listened to sporadically probably 15 times? I know I'll go back to it! Brilliant!

[@bratcafe5632]

The most expertly played piece of music I have ever heard. .....and I am a 57 years old life-long music aficionado. Almost beyond belief. Am without further words

[@rockybosarge]

I'm sitting here thinking he is making the guitar OBEY HIM with every note. AWESOME!!!!!!

[@theanarchistcook]

I've spent the last few months slowly trying to learn just the lead guitar part to this song. This man is playing the lead guitar, bass and vocal parts all at once, all on guitar.

[@giorgiopalmas7934]

...and percussion!!

[@theanarchistcook]

@@giorgiopalmas7934 He definitely throws in some other stuff too, but he's playing the entire bass, vocal and lead guitar parts continuously through the whole song.

[@DonnySath]

You have to ingest Lucas oil and you'll be as good as he is from now on....

[@Chill__-my6gf]

This man is amazing oh my god, I wanna be this good one day

[@Omertahun]

and rythm guitar

[@kujo5998]

How. Just how? How is it possible to play like this? How is he not more famous? How does this ONLY have 1.3 mil views? I’m literally in shock. Been playing 15 years, and listening to the greats, never heard or seen a person make a guitar sound like this before. Im actually in shock. And in awe. This is unreal

[@lucasimbiriba]

Thanks Kujo!🤟🏼❤

[@DH-og5yr]

Few reasons. Talent is not rare. He didn’t specifically “write” it. He wrote this version. But we’re listening for mark Knopflers tune. And luck getting famous and effort getting famous.

[@joshtraun7828]

If you also looking for something similar amazing, i have Luca Stricagnoli for you or Ewan Dobson´s Level 5 ! And yes, his overall skillset is insanely high

[@johnmalcolm4822]

@@DH-og5yr Paintings are not rare but they don't all deserve to be in the Louvre.

[@johnmalcolm4822]

@@DH-og5yr Did Pavarotti write any operas? Singing talent is not rare after all right? Be quiet and let Lucas Imbiriba get the acclaim he deserves.

[@casey.mcmullen]

Absolutely the most epic acoustic rendition of this song I've ever heard and witnessed. Amazing!

[@lucasimbiriba]

Thanks!

[@Luis-tm2gp]

Totally agree

[@adambozentko5877]

100% agree with you.. Seen a 1000 of these over the years.. This is genuinely amazing, clever and just well done..!..

[@TheAlphabetKid]

Never heard anyone rip it this way. Phenomenal!!!

[@wyiamhodaifa2878]

Holyshit this is on another level

[@grantmarshall3026]

This version incorporates an extra layer that practically speaks the lyrics loud and clear. Absolute perfection.

[@northshubert]

Agreed! ❤

[@richardwathen7627]

No thats the subtitles!! They really were there.. not in your head! But yes Absolute perfection

[@MrWolfheart111]

"incorporates an extra layer that practically speaks the lyrics loud and clear".... I love that hey, :) I find that to be really an odd part of music. 1 of the many strange parts of music.

[@benyoutube5816]

Plays the vocal melody and it’s perfect 👌

[@grantwright8071]

It's not a new style.. But Lucas takes the style, and punts it into the Stratosphere !.. My goodness.. Been playing guitar for more than 40 years.. And this is just, Alien !.. Maybe time to sell my Guitars.. 😌😌

[@deadhead710ohio]

Made me cry. My dad loved Mark Knopfler's music. Was missing him something fierce this morning and looking for a lil connection? I guess. These arent bad tears. Bittersweet but not bad. The music is beautiful. Thank you.

[@beetusmaximus7498]

I've been playing guitar for 27 years, listening to music with a hungry mind for near 40, this is one of the best things I've ever seen and heard on the guitar. You have an unbridled passion for the instrument and a sense and instinct for what sounds great musically and not just showing how good you are. An absolute delight to listen to!

[@JesseJames-vc2bm]

awsome! ✌

[@buffalobybicycle716]

Well said!

[@GrutteKlier]

It seems very obvious he went down to the crossroads and sold his soul! This is unearthly.... utterly magnificent!

[@alainvosselman9960]

You beat me to it.... totally agree !!!

[@nancydelu4061]

Agreed

[@frmrchristian303]

He never disappoints! 1. Bass line. 2. Rhythm guitar. 3. Vocals. 4. And a good bit of percussion. 5. Oh yeah, and lead guitar, too. ~All from his two hands~

[@lucasimbiriba]

And my heart❤🤟🏼😅

[@frmrchristian303]

@@lucasimbiriba I stand corrected! I left out the most crucial ingredient!

[@konstantinsalafountidis5966]

@@lucasimbiriba the most important

[@thinhamautechtrinh1207]

@@lucasimbiriba ……and soul ……

[@danielmconnolly7]

He also taps his feet in polyrhythms... 🤔

[@bondcolour2290]

This is absolutely ludicrous, I sat with my jaw on the floor for the full 7 minutes, I've played guitar/bass for over 15 years and this is some of the greatest guitar playing I've ever witnessed. It's not just the technical excellence, or the insane finger picking and hammer-ons/pull-offs, but the passion in which he plays and the unique approach he takes to artistic representation of the song. Bravo Lucas, a phenomenal cover.

[@IntegralPeter]

same here, totally agree

[@Kabamaru2000]

same for me playing prof guitar for 25 years.This dude is out of this world.One of the best perfomances i ever seen

[@2rich2Mr]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/iWSWpYqQpr2bpM0

[@lucasimbiriba]

Thanks, brother🎸🤟🏻

[@nickgreen4731]

There were times when I actually burst out laughing, I can't really explain why, except that the talent I was witnessing was so unbelievable - so, in your words, 'ludicrous', that laughter seemed the only possible response. I can't even imagine how human hands can do that.

[@Jeff-kz5kl]

I've been listening to original live versions of this song as well as tons of covers and this one just blows me away!!! Genius!!!

[@ariven355]

If you practiced 25 hours a day ,eight days a week, five weeks per month for 100 years … still wouldn’t be able to play at this Godly level!! My respects sir Lucas

[@tastybagel7988]

There’s no such thing as 25 hours a day…

[@Genesisrequiem]

​@@tastybagel7988oh dear...

[@MegaTuang]

@@tastybagel7988that’s the whole point he meant. He wrote the comment as nonexistent-tense, not even future impossible tense. ❤ Hope that helps.

[@-mynameisnobody]

@@tastybagel7988 wow, no s@hit Sherlock. You really spent time to think about it and leave it in the comments? Nothing gets past you eh?

[@PulseCodeMusic]

@@tastybagel7988 🤦‍♂

[@LocalManMakesMusic]

This is some of the cleanest, most expressive playing I’ve ever seen. Unreal!

[@lucasimbiriba]

Thanks!

[@andrewzach1921]

Just came over from the Mark Lewis video who showed a clip from this video as a pinnacle of guitar playing and after watching this video i can agree. Just masterful control of your instrument. Truly impressive.

[@lucasimbiriba]

Welcome, Andrew!🎸

[@palleppalsson]

Was thinking Mark got Dave Grohl in his video. 😁

[@brianmarcum8697]

I've watched hundreds of guitarists with very close examination on their techniques with my eyes and ears. You have a skill level I have not seen before. You pay attention to the transitions between chords and such that the vast majority of expert guitar players do not hear. That, plus your education and practice, and your dexterity, are your strengths.

[@jonathanjensen6413]

Been playing since 1993, and then I watch this and realize I haven't even scratched the surface of what guitar playing can be. This rendition is so dexterous and energetic. Mind blown.

[@lucasimbiriba]

Thanks; Jonathan!

[@Vijay_helo]

@@lucasimbiriba Really great. The only one to held an "ALIEN PERFORMANCE", u r worthy to keep it up ^_^. Can u make such ALIEN-LIKE *Sweet Child O' MIne - GNR* Performance... Please bro... my humble request🥺🥺🥺🥺🥺

[@roykesting8831]

Dude. This guy practices 16 hours day. No shit.

[@biohead66]

@@roykesting8831 So he only sleeps and practices? Damn that's dedication.

[@blackshadow-_-c9441]

@@biohead66 Tbf, not everyone sleeps 8 hours.

[@lamontiego]

I have been playing for over 28 years. This was the best performance I have ever seen. I am amazed at your dexterity and stamina. I bet it hurts to play it that well. My hand burns just watching.

[@paulocesardesouza4404]

Indeed an amazing performance.. i will suggest you to checkout Fabio lima on KZbin as well, he's another monster.

[@brianwork8864]

Well said! I’ve been playing since 93 and my forearms are on fire after watching him! I think my finger calluses just toughened up watching this! And the energy he emits! Fuck man, I wish I loved anything as much as this dude loves this song! I would bow if I were in his presence!

[@guscurci]

No words, mate! Incredible is the minimum I can say. Mr. Mark and the creators have been absolutely defeated! Typical case of the master been taken by the disciple. I just don’t get the negative likes here… sure people full of envy!

[@MrWolfheart111]

Im thinking he had some help :)

[@NAALNISH]

He knows his guitar like he knows him, it's incredible, I fuckin' love It! 😂

[@elephantgrass631]

The most impressive, and I mean THEE most impressive thing about this, is how you absolutely stay rock solid on time. Most covers on KZbin have people rushing too much because they want to get through the tune instead of enjoying the ride (or practicing to a metronome).

[@Greg042869]

It's all video manipulation and pitch correction. He's not even playing. jk

[@jabbingkal9494]

@@Greg042869 its true, I'm the guitar

[@Greg042869]

@@jabbingkal9494 I was just wondering what someone could say to that guy to insult him. He knows he's great.

[@richardvale214]

You got it!

[@jayleeper1512]

The only other person I have seen put this much energy into a song is Roy Clark. They both are beyond human in their skills. Well done!!!

[@karenreardon5398]

Absolutely agreed! I think Roy Clark was fabulous and underrated.

[@patbrennan6572]

With all due respect to Roy , he's not in this league and he'd be the first to agree with me .

[@jcoleridge4879]

There are two things I love about this rendition -- and they have nothing to do with technical proficiency, the playing style or even the skill of the artist himself. The first is the passion -- the raw emotion that starts off at 10 and quickly rises to 11 and beyond as the song goes on. I've listened to several finger style versions of this song on KZbin and while most were close to note perfect and technically sound, they also bored me to tears. In this rendition, he drops a few notes here and there, but it doesn't matter. At all. Because for seven minutes, there is nothing more important to the guitarist than this song. It shows. And it's electrifying. The second thing is that he arranged a unique and dynamic piece of music while still staying true to the original (or maybe the added fills were completely improvisational, I don't know, but my point stands either way.) To quote Simon Cowell (and I can't believe I'm actually going to quote Simon Cowell), he "made it his own." Simply stunning, sir. This is one of my new favorite videos -- and by far my favorite rendition of his song. Consider me subscribed.

[@lucasimbiriba]

Thanks, J! I truly appreciate your thorough analysis. Welcome to this channel🤟🏼❤

[@agentsmith110111]

Solid comment, the passion just destroys.

[@jcoleridge4879]

@@agentsmith110111 I know, right? The passion is what separates this version from the others I've seen on KZbin by a wide margin. Most of those renditions put me in sleep mode -- this one puts me on the edge of my seat.

[@ronallen4189]

"Check out Guitar Lucas... He knows ALL THE CHORDS!" Man, this is sooooo good! I listen to it at least once a day for inspiration! Master level talent!

[@lucasimbiriba]

That's awesome, Ron! Thanks, bro

[@lesjones114]

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[@Fav.234]

I am a 60 year old musician and I appreciate how hard you’ve worked to get where you are! Absolutely amazing!

[@El_Choppers]

When you can look away from your guitar while playing like this you have A+++++++++++ TALENT. I can only imagine I would be that good but I gave up then started playing again 13 years later after a severe Harley wreck. You sir are amazing!✊👍👍🎸

[@curiojeff]

There's tons of videos on YT by guitarists so proud that they can play Knopfler's solos in this song. This dude does it in the middle of.a full chord melody without omitting a single note.

[@MrWolfheart111]

"This dude does it in the middle of.a full chord melody".... ya and we can learn from him... via this song... I love how that is...

[@toddbushie1657]

True dedication . I'm impressed , I'm a slow learner . Then again to follow with I sing slow. . maybe it's just me with a more detailed sense of relaxing a crowd. Your do well don't get me wrong , just bring it down between the chords . Slow it down a notch it's not Rap music my friend . Of course it's only what you want it to be . At the same time . Imagine if it's your original and how you would want someone else to play . Talk to me .

[@ogluqqychess4452]

Hell yeah im proud of it. Aint no one taking that away, that I can play this song note for note

[@OutlawMonstersPerson]

​@@toddbushie1657 where's your video playing this song. Put your version out there. We'll listen.

[@toddbushie1657]

I can't play , do you?

[@thelongerrun]

More impressive than the virtuosic playing is, to me, the complete mastery of, and adherence to, the rhythm. So many talented guitarists let the beat fall away when they get into vamping, fills, and solos. That you didn't let that happen even once elevated this performance to a master class.

[@GoodieWhiteHat]

Totally agree. It’s the rhythm that houses the soul of the song and this has it. He left none of it out.

[@richardvale214]

My feelings exactly. What rhythm!

[@nefuros551]

Never seen a person play rhythm, lead, lead 2, and drums at the same time before. Also have never witnessed somebody so effortlessly sweep notes and chords across an acoustic guitar like that... great job sir. I'll definitely be returning to your videos

[@elizabethmacavoy1324]

I almost hear a singer in there too! This was an outstanding performance. Amazing.

[@josmotherman591]

Yes it was..he got a lot out of the acoustic. More than I have ever heard. Not an ordinary feat.

[@thaddeusodonnell3986]

Flamenco players are usually twice as good as your regular awesome guitar player..and the techniques they use are just as difficult as they seem. That's what very healthy and solid nails sound like with proper finger technique on those sweeps.

[@bobbressler231]

Look up Tommy Emanuel, or Luca Stricanoli, there are lots of players who are exceptional fingerpickers, or Mike Dawes, they too will blow your mind

[@solfeinberg437]

@@elizabethmacavoy1324 Good point, and no doubt. He was playing the melody, which is sung in the original, and playing accompaniment to that at the same time. As well as the lead guitar and rhythm.

[@sosaix3545]

Good Lord! What an unbelievable rendition of this classic! I've been playing for over going on 40 years and still can't come close to this level of proficiency with fingerstyle. Great work, sir!

[@gryfandjane]

I never thought I’d hear a cover of “Sultans” that was as cool as the original, but words fail me. This is incredible! Lucas, thank you so much.

[@lucasimbiriba]

Thank you, Gryf!❤🤟🏼🎸

[@cartel1965]

This is better than the original

[@PepeMijares]

I agree.

[@socialslacker]

@@cartel1965 don't get carried away there, feller. Knopfler was shredding & singing, way back in pre-internet days like an OG!

[@cartel1965]

@@socialslacker and?

[@tiolapia7864]

Lucas só com um violão, "desempregou" o vocalista, o baterista, o baixista, o guitarrista e o percussionista. Orgulho BR!

[@lucasimbiriba]

Kkkkk 😅🤟🏼❤

[@herculesfirmino]

kkkkkkk Rapaz... Tou achando que até o produtor se deu mal nessa história!!!

[@kaiodelucca7039]

Kakakakakakak né isso

[@rayberke2836]

There are not enough words in my vocabulary to express my admiration for the talent and dedication that it takes to play like this. I’ve been playing guitar for over 50 years and understand that to lay this way is not just hard work, it’s a God given gift.

[@lucasimbiriba]

Thanks Ray! ❤🎸

[@anthonybrakus5280]

Brother, i have been studying and practicing music for 50+ years. When i see someone playing at your level i wonder why i wasted any time pretending that i had competency. The thing that blows me away is how full your arrangement is... You present a beautiful, deep chord structure that you then begin to dance around with vestiges of the structure occasionally reminding us where we are. Meanwhile the melody begins to form around rhythmic suggestions. The natural dance of your hands tells me that you've put in your 10,000 hours. Very impressive! 🎉❤

[@lucasimbiriba]

Thanks, brother! 🎸

[@matthewcox2546]

That solo section that starts at 3:20 is something else. The way you incorporate all the other elements around what is essentially a guitar solo blows my mind

[@robertritchie2860]

A lot of the posts below talk about about this being a cover. It's not: it's an audacious arrangement that brings the original to new places and new highs... some of the chordal harmonies are crazy. Amazing stuff. I like the mix of flamenco meets chicken picking meets rock.

[@criddlegakes2650]

A slight rearrangement is still a cover.

[@csmkorn1]

@@criddlegakes2650 “Slight”???

[@NessieJapan]

The chord progression (Andalusian cadence) makes it well suited to flamenco.

[@wjamyers]

I struggled for years to learn how to play the lead guitar parts for this song, which I can do pretty cleanly but never all the way through without some flaw. Now I just watched you do that while simultaneously playing the vocal melody AND basslines. I'm humbled and awed.

[@photofan6254]

People like this have three brains so it's easy for them!

[@TheCalm25]

the vocal melody, basslines, AND rythm guitar parts...on top of the lead part.

[@erichodgson1020]

The tabs and notation on the sheet music for this arrangement must be absolutely insane.

[@miguelgonzalez6299]

This is 100% THE BEST Sultans of Swing cover I’ve ever heard and seen in my life. He sounds all the syllables with perfect pitch and timing exactly like the vocals in the original recording all while not missing a single note of the guitar in the original song. This is RIDICULOUSLY IMPRESSIVE. And then, just when you think the song is about to end, all HELL breaks loose!! HOLY CRAP!!! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@jimpurcell2937]

Growing up my guitar heroes were Chet Atkins, Jerry Reed, and James Burton. I learned their styles, and developed my own style. This man though......My mind is blown. Have listened to all his videos, and there's no doubt he is in the top 10% of the best. At 68 years old, I'm stoked that someone still comes around and blows mainstream players out of the water. Oh to have good fingers again!

[@jeffwhittingham5314]

I have listened to this probably 30 times and it still gives me chills. Unbelievable.

[@lucasimbiriba]

Awesome, Jeff!🤟🏼🎸

[@sevensins3584]

Absolutely insane how well he plays.. not many in the world get to this level.

[@TheWTFMatt]

was just thinking the same thing, hes so clean

[@xzysyndrome]

By playing everyday. Not even playing...hardcore dedicated practice. Less Worship....more acknowledgement on why you are not this good.

[@truerandom9578]

@@xzysyndrome please shut up

[@lezzeppelin2222]

@@xzysyndromeNah , not everyone some people are born with talent. 🤪

[@xzysyndrome]

@pelin2222 What? Sorry, your lack of punctuation threw me off. I see what you are saying now. I disagree. The difference between him and you is dedication to the art. That is not Talent. Worship more. It is sick that you are willing to accept that you are incapable because you were not born with it...absolutely disgusting copout. Just admit you are lazy and not that interested....honesty feels good.

[@PeterRabbit53]

Lifelong musician here. This is a flaming example of voicing a melodic line (among other great things). He doesn't just play his notes, he sings them. Bravo!

[@danielparsons3995]

Finally I found a person playing that actually is playing with their soul and not just mind. So many on here that play with soulless action you don't see them feeling the music like they should. Great video!

[@taylorrichens6844]

Holy Smokes, did I really just witness that? Some of the most incredible playing I have ever seen!! I don’t think I have ever seen anyone Rock the fingers style quite like that

[@basedbear1605]

Aye, he is incredible. If you want another treat, check out Luca Stricagnoli... he plays 2, sometimes 3 guitars at a time fingerstyle. Pretty unique and mind blowing as well. There is some real talent out there on KZbin. My favorite is Thriller. kzbin.info/www/bejne/sHvCoXeZn652qtk

[@elistavinger3059]

@@basedbear1605 yeah I hate to one-up Lucas because this is an amazing performance, but Luca is probably one of the best players alive right now. I sometimes think he's an alien or sold his soul to the devil or some shit

[@basedbear1605]

@@elistavinger3059 Haha yeah his brain works compartmentalized like Neil Peart's did. Incredible how he plays bass on one guitar and lead on another.

[@KoDaMoJo]

A three step annular bend... and nailed it

[@charlesjohnson5967]

Amazing

[@puercomusic]

Wow…I’m been playing every day for almost 30 years, and this is a great video to recalibrate my perspective, reset my expectations and accept my mortality. At one time I didn’t even know playing like this existed. Otherworldly skill.

[@jeffstratton8838]

I've been playing for 40 years and you just blew my head off my shoulders,WOW, excellent choice of songs and you did master it,best rendition I have heard,,,,

[@lucasimbiriba]

Thanks, Jeff! I appreciate it!

[@philcolley6329]

Scary to think how many hours you’ve put into your craft. Incredible playing.

[@terapiadovento5975]

Yep!!!!!

[@mausb.3183]

Pfff...one afternoon with Simply Guitar🙃

[@marcosmelgarejo844]

@@mausb.3183 bro you are kidding, this takes for sure a lot of time , 24 human hours at minimum.

[@rubenramos8900]

@@marcosmelgarejo844 To be this skilled, it's not even close to just 24 hours of practice. I'm sure.

[@jannrhoads5836]

Bravo!

[@nearlysteviedan1275]

Holy Jesus... what an incredible player, true to the original, he demonstrates the great Knopfler lines throughout & adds a few fireworks of his own. I've played this song countless times but it never sounded like this. Huge respect man . ..

[@lucasimbiriba]

Thanks a lot 🤟🏼❤🎸

[@l.mu.433]

Were just to write something like this, but you were ahead with the better ;). The cover is so God Bless Precise and at the same time unique! Unbelievably easy played!! 👍👍👍🙌🤳👏✨😃 Thanks from Russia. Can't wait more content

[@lucasimbiriba]

@@l.mu.433 spasibo, my friend! I've played in more than 30 russian cities. Love your country :)

[@rickgrebenikpuggles56]

He's best ever

[@rickgrebenikpuggles56]

Even the best in Nashville can play like him,..I've looked everywhere

[@robertwhall4458]

I've played Guitar for 25 years, and I've listened to excellent Guitar players for 35 years. I've never seen anyone play like this before. You attack and accent the notes when the music requires it, and you can employ subtley and add a light dusting of harmonics, when necessary. With no disrespect to the amazing Mark Knopfler - I think you have a vision for this music that takes it above and beyond the brilliant original song. You add flourishes and embellishements, without affecting the flow of the melody - a skill that I feel Mark Knopfler would admire.

[@merittcrosby2492]

I have played for 30 years, and have listened to countless acoustic renditions of this song. This is the best by far. You have my utmost respect.

[@CheeseTaterson]

This man's playing acoustic with more intensity than most metal guitarists, holy cow. Great work!

[@Koragh_]

I see you havent fully discover the metal world lmao

[@TheLineCutter]

what's amazing is that he is as subtle as he is intensive. he has VERY good feel for intensity.

[@markg6247]

@@Koragh_ maybe he has ans that's his opinion

[@kevinmclain6741]

metal guitarists. lol

[@bobjones2041]

@@Koragh_ scales up and down up and down up and down up and down

[@mikeonb4c]

Bravo, bravo, bravo. As a lame amateur I listened in rapture. By way of an old man's tale, I bumped into Mark Knopfler just off Deptford High Street just before they came famous. I was in a band also and we ducked down a side street and talked about music for half an hour. Within weeks Dire Straits had become so famous I wouldn't have got within a million miles of him. But it was an encounter I will never forget. He was a lovely and humble guy and just a natural enthusiast for playing music. God bless him for all the joy his music has brought.

[@Humbuckerhead1]

That was the most incredible acoustic playing I've ever seen! And I've seen Tommy Emmanuel live front row multiple times. It was unedited and so clean. I'm blown away. I don't think there's anyone on the planet that can do a better cover of this song than that.

[@lucasimbiriba]

Thanks Tommy!!

[@pdlawson-venusloon359]

I think you might be right….

[@blacktiger8686]

Check out the version by LEO.

[@blacktiger8686]

Check out the version by LEO.

[@Humbuckerhead1]

@@blacktiger8686 LEO? are you talking about Leo moracchioli from frog leap studios. The guy that does covers of songs but a metal version? That's the only leo I know on KZbin

[@larryyouguessame6078]

Best I’ve ever heard!

[@ManiacalReflection]

This is hands down the best cover of this song I’ve ever heard. As a guitarist I am in sheer disbelief of how immensely talented you are man, so inspiring 🤘🤘

[@lucasimbiriba]

Thanks a lot man!

[@roryj5045]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/j53XiXaFftB-bbc this kid plays it pretty darn good too.

[@jamisongugino2887]

What he said.

[@peterfullwood6911]

This is one of the greatest guitarist I have ever heard. 72 years old and I,ve heard them all !

[@lucasimbiriba]

🙏🏻❤️

[@pkrsplr2666]

He is a master in his craft, but..... still one level under Marcin Patrzalek.

[@pikachu1672]

​@@pkrsplr2666LOL! Marcin?? not even close to compare to this guy level 😂

[@pkrsplr2666]

@@pikachu1672 Little girl, you have to learn a lot to understand the mastery of Marcin...

[@martinheath5947]

Including Lenny Breau?

[@CristobalMuchacho]

I never comment but just wanted to say that this was unbelievable. Most finger-style guys keep beating up the guitar and over do things to an obnoxious extent, but this, this was so tasteful. Bravo.

[@gavinsolomon2711]

Hear, hear. Just sublime.

[@jaytemp4203]

Learned the first chord, so nearly there. Should only take another 3000 years to learn the rest. I'll upload once it's done.

[@robertseverr]

I’ve bought the tab, and I can play until 1:20, but it took me almost 1 month with a family and a job😂. So yeah you’re right

[@truerandom9578]

@@robertseverr pls upload you playing i wanna see a mere mortal play this song

[@robertseverr]

@@truerandom9578 Okey I will soon

[@jaytemp4203]

@@robertseverr how can there be a tab for that?

[@robertseverr]

@@jaytemp4203 Check the description, it’s a pdf file. Not guitar pro tab

[@russellboone-v8s]

I’ve always favored the acoustic guitar over the electric I’m almost 60 now and never have I heard a more outrageously talented player than this guy! Man what an entertainer! He does everything the singing,bass,lead,rhythm,percussions,Spanish flavor! He’s truly a one man band! In a word AWESOME!!!

[@MrJviner1]

Hands down one of the best performances I've ever seen...blown away!

[@lucasimbiriba]

Thanks, J!

[@troybabs]

Man, you might be the very best acoustic 6 string guitar player on the planet! Every time you put a new video, I can't click fast enough. This sultan of swing was just mind blowing! Peace.

[@lucasimbiriba]

Hey, Troy! Thanks a lot, man! I live this song. It's such a classic!

[@trwsandford]

The flamenco 💃 flare is frighteningly awesome!

[@growingsoul30]

Imagine if he had more strings lol

[@trwsandford]

Nathan Green he would need more fingers, or they would simply move faster…. Lol

[@MisterRlGHT]

@@LizaNikonova No.

[@darrylambrosegrant007]

He’s not just mastered the guitar. He’s mastered the feel, the emotions, the dynamics, speed and the most important of all doing justice to the songs in his own style. Simply wow. So much hard work dedication mixed with immense talent. God bless in abundance. 🎉

[@FoulPondFrog]

I can’t tell you the last time a song or performance gave me goosebumps, but this did. Holy heck…. This is godlike

[@HungTran-sv4cf]

No word can say. That's the best accoustic version ever. "He knows all the chord! " ;)

[@dreamwhiskies6701]

Mind blown. Truly incredible. In fact, next time you hear someone misuse the word ‘awesome’ in a sentence when describing something mediocre, give them the link to this video so they have some context for genuine awesomeness.

[@ShikharChandan]

A comment as good as the video itself. Haha. Cheers

[@gowwar491]

I did not know this was even possible. The solo portion is so well rendered and as usual, great sense of rythm! 🎉

[@remoevans7847]

After 40 years of playing, this man inspires me to sell all of my guitars. 😳

[@kdeltatube]

LOL. I know the feeling, brother.

[@xzysyndrome]

I will never understand people who say these things. Maybe guitar is not your thing? I see stuff like this and dig in. Owning a guitar for 40 years is not "playing" 40 years. There are 8,760 hours in a year. 350,400 hours in 40 years. Even if you practice an hour a day for 40 years...you still only have less than 2 years of experience. Practice more. Even 20 minutes a day you will start seeing huge progress. Not to be confused with noodling. I've owned a guitar for 30 years...I still suck...mostly because I never practice.

[@remoevans7847]

@@xzysyndrome It’s called sense of humor, get one and stop offering useless opinions nobody cares about.

[@xzysyndrome]

@@remoevans7847 If I asked you why a chicken crossed the road....and told you "to get to the other side" would you laugh? Maybe you just need a sense of humor? Or maybe...it is a tired and dumb joke. I really like the part where you say "nobody cares" like you are the spokesperson for everybody. Go play your guitar...You do not care about my opinion...no need to bring everyone into it to try validating yourself. 40 years playing? I suspect you are old enough to behave better than a teenager.

[@briandelaney1091]

Me too lol!

[@mikeys6336]

Yet another "Sultans" cover....I damn near didn't click the button. Ive been surprising and impressing other guitarists for 40+ yrs, Ive learned to celebrate all kinds of players. But damn. lol It's really hard to get just pure delight out of me these days! You brought so much happy into a sick ol man's day Thank you so much! Subscribed.

[@lucasimbiriba]

Hey Mike, thanks a lot. I appreciate the nice works of a veteran guitarist. Welcome to the channel 🎸🧙🏻‍♂️🤟🏼

[@williamspohn6996]

He can give the chills. Check out his version of Stairway to Heaven!

[@kamiimak7873]

May I ask where to find your performances? As a newbie, it's very interesting for me to hear what 40 years of experience might sound like.

[@josephgraham1075]

Mickey I'm the same way. I don't like any of this new music that kids call music. I'm getting to be a old man myself because I don't feel anything of the music that everyone is listening too. I stop listening to anything that's after the 90's.

[@josephgraham1075]

@@williamspohn6996 👌 I'll have too now! Thanks for the tip. Blessings,❤ and Aloha

[@TheAlphabetKid]

Never seen anyone rock this song that hard before... and don't expect to ever see anyone go beyond this... phenomenal!!!

[@denalihighway]

Absolutely nuts. I had a couple of reactions that are very unusual for me when watching music videos - a few times I just started laughing out loud at how ridiculously good it was. Sooo good. Barn-stormingly brilliant. Thank you sir!

[@joshwise6186]

This is incredible. I can hear the words being sung without any vocals. So impressive.

[@MrHandoverfist]

RIGHT! JUST #PERFECT timing!!! and the words to sing along #karaoke

[@pederdavisson9124]

You need to listed to him play hotel California

[@BryceRogers_]

This is downright legendary. Absurdly skillful rendition. That’s magic!

[@chefawkes6662]

Mate, this is absolute genius. I only hope Mark and David see this, they would surely love it. their validation would be inevitable. thank you

[@chefawkes6662]

@Joe Biden Says: but combined who knows? You seem like a knowledgable, dare I say, intelligent person. Rather than attempt to give me a history lesson, why not respond to my comments to this outstanding piece of showmanship/musician craft. Or add your own perhaps. Plus.

[@chrisfranklin2104]

Ola ! Agreed, incredible. 11/10

[@RudyAdad012]

I was amazed to see you playing the guitar. in more than 7 minutes you play the guitar without any mistakes. rather the various techniques and ways of playing the guitar that you highlight. you are a great person. I admire your energy.

[@marcotulliopenovi8063]

Escrevo na sua língua com o tradutor, sinto muito por qualquer erro: estou velho agora e vi e ouvi quase todos os maiores guitarristas do mundo tocando ao vivo, mas você não tem nada a invejar a eles enquanto muitos poderiam aprender algo de você. Técnica e coração verdadeiramente extraordinários: parabéns da Itália

[@lucasleal4035]

Belo comentário, melhor versão desta musica que já ouvi.

[@EderSaless]

É de ficar arrepiado! Orgulho nacional Br

[@manicr1]

If the song isn’t difficult enough already...I almost can’t believe that one person can play such an accurate cover. I’ve never heard of you before but I’ll for sure keep an eye out for you in the future. Very impressive talent. Thank you for sharing your hard work with us.

[@bveracka]

During the roughly ten years since fingerstyle guitar has become very popular, I've seen so many covers of "Sultans.." - both in person and on social media sites. I also learned it myself. During all these years, I don't think I've ever seen a version quite as good as this one. Some were very good, but this is at the top shelf, for certain! It must've taken him several months-if not an entire year-to perfect this one. Indeed, it is extremely impressive, and full of feeling too; not just robotic.

[@frapoz4216]

m.kzbin.info/www/bejne/mGXLZKytlt-Ib8U

[@andririki1298]

WOW! One of legendary songs. The Sultan has returned to his throne.

[@lucasimbiriba]

Hey Andri, nice to see you around! Thanks, bro!

[@gregHames-u6n]

It just got better. Drum parts? Wow. I believe he has done this more than just a few times!!!

[@duhg599]

Man, those dynamic peaks and valleys are so good. The moments when you get quiet are the most exciting parts; there’s just so much kinetic tension building that make the explosive parts so satisfying. And then the solo! Ahhh, the solo! Yas!

[@jellyfish74]

this is absolutely EPIC. my god! the fullness of the sound, the fills, the tension/release....jesus christ man! i've been playing for 25+ years and my brain can't comprehend how you are making your hands do the things they are doing here. damn dude! put this level of dedication, creativity and natural-born genius into selling cars and you've got a real future ahead of you!

[@lucasimbiriba]

Thanks a lot, Jellyfish!🎸❤🤟🏼

[@sharpenflat6002]

Are you drinking?

[@jellyfish74]

sharpen flat currently? Yes why?

[@thomasbrown5799]

The tension on some of the notes was the first thing I noticed nails it with ease too

[@atruegentleman911]

This is ART, art in purest form... a man dedicating his life to craft himself and to reach the absolute perfection... this is nothing more than an art...

[@holdenwaite]

As far as I’m concerned, the ability to perform, create, & share/express one’s feelings through this thing called ‘’music’’ is the ONLY saving grace for human beings as a species. This gentleman is quite possibly one of the most important, otherworldly embodiments of shared emotion that the human race will ever have the right to lay claim upon. My life is infinitely improved for having come into contact with what Lucas is capable of doing. Superb!

[@pedroguerrato]

Although I think the Dire Straits' versions are the most perfect ever and there's no other to be compared with, IMHO you were one of the most creative and qualified players I had the pleasure to hear, sir! My humble applauses! Great job!

[@RosesAndWhine]

I wish to, one day, do anything at all with even 10% of the passion that this man has towards playing this piece right here.

[@lotharluder2743]

10 you get without problem. 90 will very hard.

[@alykatplayz]

ADHD I am guessing… same…

[@AdrianSanchez-sr2tk]

@@alykatplayz yo i got adhd and im the most passionate dude i know

[@jcrio9014]

I regret I haven’t filmed myself when I watched this for the first. I’m still in shock, I’m shaking, what did I just see? What did I just heard. I’ve been listening all sort of music for 40 years, been to few hundred gigs, but this?! Absolutely incredible, I hope Mark Knofler will send you an invite on the spot the day he watches this video. Bravo!

[@peterkinberger9741]

Truly a remarkable version of this song. Flamenco in Rock form. Truly different and by a Maestro guitarist. Thank you for the distinct priviledge of hearing this incredible rendition. A friend always !

[@Woodstock271]

Hey Lucas, You’re one of the finest improvisational finger style guitarists I’ve ever seen. You must have been born with a guitar in your hand. I’ve played for over 40 years and people say I’m pretty good, but I’m completely humbled watching you play. Your entire soul is involved in your playing, where most guitarists memorize things and copy them, you seem to instinctively know where you’re at, at every moment. You’re improvising chord positions and fingering to allow you to play lead, rhythm, and vocals in the same position. Amazing! That’s a natural born talent I envy. I’ve learned some very hard songs and can improvise on them but what you do would scare the crap out of me. It seems, your fingers know the notes, then your soul takes over. Nothing written down, just a feeling and a path. You’re incredible man. Thank you for making my Christmas night.

[@jimmyd4153]

My god the frets on that guitar are still smoking from the way Lucas played up and down the neck of that guitar! Incredible is not enough of a description of this performance! There is good,there is great then there is this mastery of perfection! Incredible!!!

[@jayr526]

It's been a year and this is still incredibly impressive. I know that I will never be able to play at this level but I'm happy that I can listen at this level.

[@lucasimbiriba]

❤️❤️❤️

[@gavinsolomon2711]

I know what you mean. I'm a terrible guitar player, but I am a guitar player. And so I can appreciate and admire mastery that I will never achieve. Quite sublime.

[@krob5375]

​@@gavinsolomon2711I've played 30 years and while I'm told I'm good, when compared to Lucas.. yeah, no lol. Thing is Lucas has trained in a variety of styles and at the highest levels, and has developed his unique abilities over many years. If most us us put in that kinda time and dedication, we'd be much better players too. That said, and I said the same of Matteo Mancuso, some guys are just born with a gift, and when nurtured, turns them into absolutely magnificent players.

[@truthseeker7322]

@@krob5375 the way he spreads them fingers and hits every note accurately with speed shows he internal love for heavy metal his butter n bread. They are the best guitarist, although I don't like the genre. They are some extremely talented musicians.

[@Questionsabout-yv1ks]

Despite all of the complexity of handling the rhythm section parts, vocal parts, and guitar parts, I am impressed how much subtlety you have put into the phrasing. The vibrato, the subtle volume shifts, etc. I could watch this dozens of times and still find new elements to discover. This is art.

[@sylwekpochec678]

I have seen many players, but this guy is from another planet. I got shiver at my back watching him play.

[@cameronwalker361]

How do I thank you? I am blind and found you. You are the first arist that I can see you play in my minds eye. I was a promising musician prior to loosing my sight. I appreciate and thank you for the tens of thousands of hours of practice you have given to us.❤

[@walterhartman3275]

plenty of accomplishmed muscians who have lost their sight.

[@AlexRodriguez-ip1xz]

how do you comment if you are blind??

[@walterhartman3275]

@@AlexRodriguez-ip1xz voice to text

[@wadebecker06]

Better question, how the freak you want him to answer you? 😂

[@TheSuperGreatOne]

@@AlexRodriguez-ip1xz Voice

[@jakewhittaker1145]

It's insane enough with the incredible guitar playing as it is. But how you manage to "translate" Mark Knopfler's singing along with it into your cover was absolutely incredible. As a keen guitar player myself, your covers are humbling. 🙌🏻🙌🏻💯

[@lucasimbiriba]

Thanks, Jake!🤟🏼❤

[@altercatarata6538]

It seems total magic , I mean your guitar skills Lucas Imbirida ...!!

[@nsans2893]

I was thinking the same Jake

[@agentsmith110111]

This is exactly what I wanted to say. He captured the vocal, the guitar rhythm and lead AND percussion grooving with some bass notes. By himself. With one acoustic guitar. SO original . Wow.

[@SmartFool24]

I didn’t know that such clean precision was possible whilst also not being clinical or sterile. This has surgical accuracy and soul for days. Amazing work.

[@rickrodrigues2219]

Beyond words...except to say Lucas is the most aggressive & most unrestrained guitarist on KZbin! Highest appreciation for this guy! 👍👍👍!!!

[@lucasimbiriba]

🎸🤘🏼❤️

[@rickrodrigues2219]

Obrigado Lucas ... deixe seus dedos falarem!

[@dz_7142]

Mind blown. Picking up the pieces off the floor as we speak. 100% sold his soul to the devil.

[@lucasimbiriba]

😈🎸❤

[@silvermediastudio]

When Lucus made a deal with the Devil, nobody knew what Lucas got. But the Devil got guitar lessons.

[@lucasimbiriba]

@@silvermediastudio 😅😅🤟🏼🤟🏼😈

[@lild4vey]

Haha I came looking for this comment! Absolutely brilliant guitar player

[@joaquinrodriguez1953]

I'll go with this: best acoustic performance I've seen on KZbin ever. Sultans of swing is one of my all time favourites and I'm always skeptical looking these. I am glad I came across this. Keep up the amazing art of playing, you are something else in the best way! 👍💪💪 Best. Version. Ever.

[@lucasimbiriba]

Thanks a lot Joaquin! I appreciate that ❤🎸

[@HendrixColtrane]

This arrangement is absolutely amazing, complex and agressive, yet fluid and nuanced. The fact that he did it on a steel string makes it even moreso, both in sound and feat. The ending really drove home the epicness of this performance. Hats off to you, sir, and thank you for sharing.

[@lucasimbiriba]

@@HendrixColtrane thanks a lot, my friend!

[@sibyl333]

You also need to see Igor Presnyakov play it- wow.

[@mpowerjon]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/mZrFZ5Whfr95Zs0

[@mattmueller2525]

This absolutely one of my all time favorite songs by Dire Straits, and I have been a long time fan of them. with that being said, I just got chills watching and listening to this expert cover.

[@praisethewhiterabbit5112]

The precision you put the accents with, as well as being able not to lose the sense of rythm while playing something high paced like this is truly BEASTIAL I'm deeply impressed, sir

[@scottdoleac5651]

Out of watching people like Steve via, Andy McKee, don Ross, Hendrix, Eddie, dimebag, randy r, and many more my life, this is one of the most impressive things Iv watched. I rate you sir an 11/10. Bravo 👏

[@lucasimbiriba]

Thanks, Scott!

[@RPFitz]

If the only thing the Internet ever gave us was this, it has served it purpose. Beyond awesome 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@adamduncan6172]

No seizure!! I'm actually impressed! Fingerstyle like this is properly amazing, most people take too far so that the song becomes unrecognisable but, in your version, I knew exactly what song this was the whole time! Well done for not being overtly technical for the sake of being overtly technical!❤️