Sultans of Swing, Miguel Montalban, 24th January 2016 - 9 minutes 30 seconds

[@jakemaddox76]

I’m surprised at all the non-supportive comments, “Less is more”, “overdone”, “ruined the original”. His interpretation is not trying to “be better” than the original. It’s a completely different take to the original that it becomes his own. Stop comparing it to the original. It’s not sacrilege to modify Sultans of Swing. Lol. I understand the less is more philosophy. I happen to think the solo at the end of Comfortably Numb is one of the best solos ever and it’s not overly technical. But it is exactly the technicality and runs performed here that I really like, it’s well done for what it is. I think it’s genius. Let’s be honest, some of the comments are by guitar players who are envious of this guy because they can never play like this guy.

[@johnshubin1960]

Spot on.

[@a.534]

Absolutely correct. However it feels hard for me to take buskers seriously who pander to the audience with their setlists, and Sultans is definetly a certified boomer classic.

[@harshalnaidu]

This is not Sultans of swing but an amazing idea of exploration of ideas over the same progression and song structure. So you are right, there’s no point in comparing.

[@kippsguitar6539]

Because people have an opinion and he's ruined the song with ego

[@kippsguitar6539]

@@johnshubin1960 spot off

[@deefens]

This is hands down one of the best street performances ever.

[@lovewavesdriftingforever]

I agree with you... he really smashed it... 💕

[@kippsguitar6539]

Hands up

[@brianomer7864]

I come back and watch this every few months. Gives me chills. Played with such feeling mixed with incredible chops.

[@MiguelMontalbanMusic]

Aww man thanks a lot!! Gotta a New Single is out now on Spotify go x it 🤩🏄‍♂️🎸 👉🏻 open.spotify.com/track/491aW7nPOyCtJMikpYE9jr?si=2b8H6J9dRkaogWkwGM1wAA 🎸❤️‍🔥🎸 thanks a lot x your comment and thumbs up!!. Please subscribe to my channel. Thank you much appreciate it 🤩❤️‍🔥🎸

[@MichaelC3974]

I was there, stood to the right, out of video shot. Have never forgotten that day, have spoken to many people about Miguels talent. Still gives me goose bumps watching it now

[@johnjesusiskingofkings1770]

It's been years since I first saw this video, watched it again just now and wow it is even getting better with age. Simply fantastic, must have been awesome to be there,.

[@MichaelC3974]

@@johnjesusiskingofkings1770 Sure was

[@AlanAttack]

As a Guitarist playing for 30 years,,,,,this is the pinnicle,,,,this is beyond,,,,,this is when you question yourself as a guitarist "do I deserve to play?"......Miguel is displaying an insane mastery of chords/arpeggio's/fret work.....its hard to watch....it's the very top top level....it's poetry.

[@eamonharvey]

Poetry for sure!

[@hampshireguitarclub4332]

Hard to understand how anyone can get that good - stunning achievement.

[@michaelb.4362]

I'm also playing guitar since over 10 years, I've seen Vai, Andy Timmons, Petrucci and a lot of great guitarists live and thought I've seen everything but this guy somehow still impressed the living shit out of me.

[@tomjefferson6419]

@@michaelb.4362 Living shit? Sometimes after dinner at Tito's Burritos l know that feeling

[@greaterbayareahero1401]

This guy is a legend. I kept on coming back here to see him. So talented! Well done!

[@MiguelMontalbanMusic]

Amazing man thank you so much!!! Gotta New Single out now on Spotify go x it 🤩🏄‍♂️🎸 👉🏻 open.spotify.com/track/491aW7nPOyCtJMikpYE9jr?si=2b8H6J9dRkaogWkwGM1wAA 🎸❤️‍🔥🎸 thanks a lot x the comments and thumbs up!! Thank you much appreciate it 🤩❤️‍🔥🎸

[@legionsofmarduk]

Still watching this year's later. I would literally cancel whatever I was doing to sit there and listen to him all day.

[@PaulCarbis]

This man has a very rare talent, and we are extremely lucky that it has been recorded for us all to enjoy over and over again . Thank you Miguel ,it always brightens my day to play this .

[@MiguelMontalbanMusic]

Awww thank you so much!! 😊🎸🔥🤟

[@ramzirihani9060]

The improvisation by Miguel, the additions, and take-offs while returning to the root of the piece are indicative of the talent of this young man. He takes us on a virtual tour of Sultans with more chord progressions than the ear can imagine, and returns to the original seamlessly; a sign of a very accomplished musician.

[@qsuzukiq]

You nailed it right there

[@koaladelespace]

I cannot begin to explain my admiration for Miguel Montalban. This man, not only has extraordinary guitar techniques, but is able to phrase them into tearing and heart-ripping melodic arrangements. It's a very personal opinion, but his musical sense resonates through me and through I believe a lot of people. His music profoundly touches me where a very few things do. Miguel Montalban, I don't where you are at the moment or how you are doing, but I wish you all the best.

[@KarmaKraze_11]

And total conviction in his playing. Not many guitar players can achieve that.

[@morganwhite2176]

This is testament to how so many people can just walk by something truly brilliant and not even look. For anyone with talent, don't be discouraged, brilliance is brilliance ⭐️⚡️

[@MiguelMontalbanMusic]

Thank you man!!🙌🙌

[@MiguelMontalbanMusic]

@@morganwhite2176 amazing man yes of course you can use the contact form from my website www.miguelmontalban.com or socials IG or FB @miguelmontalbanmusic to get in touch! :)) thank you 🙏🙏😜

[@paulc2689]

My all time favourite guitar solo. I watch this over and over. Such talent is mesmerising.

[@MiguelMontalbanMusic]

That's amazing thank you so much:DD

[@bennygmooneyhan4907]

No doubt, must have watched it 100 times! ALL of his work is amazing. His interpretations of various songs are imaginative adaptations and showcase his talent very well. People that complain "he doesn't play it like the original" are missing the point. I can already listen to Knoffler's flawless original any time I want. This is a different thing, and it's amazing. I LOVE his JJ Cale "Cocaine" cover too. It depresses me to see people walk past so much talent without stopping to listen.

[@Psilocybins]

Its Amazing how many people walk through life not even caring to take 2 mins out of their day to give some respect to such raw talent! I would literally be captivated by Miguel! Phenomenal blew me away first time i heard this!

[@stephenreynolds6239]

No soul

[@wout123100]

its called capitalism, hurry hurry to make the next dollar.

[@dmarti47]

I know, right?! With the way he’s making me feel right now, I can’t imagine how I’d feel just sitting there listening to this beauty, pure music coursing through my veins.

[@avilixpons4825]

And here is so much people that doesn't know how good this boy really is.

[@713TacBear]

He is good , but he ruined a good song that is already saturated, he put a little too much

[@JacobZirkin]

Black Steel Tactical Not at all. This is a backing track with its purpose to be improvised over. You can’t deny this is amazing and very tasteful playing

[@IuriiUlankin]

Yes. I agree with you. I would like to be at this performance.

[@freedomfyter]

Goo guitarists are a dime a dozen. He’s a decent cover guitarist but that’s it.

[@sashaqy8081]

Jacob Zirkin I played a full on death metal blast beat drum cover on this

[@uziclip9387]

Professor Snape knows all the chords

[@amineroadbikerider1504]

hahaha the same idea come to me haha

[@jims1046]

Stolen

[@llewvirtue861]

He knows all the chords

[@Caliban_Cam]

Now ive seen it i cant unsee it🤣

[@adventuretime4888]

Hahahahhaha

[@roxycaldwell7083]

Thanks Terri Miguel & all I listened to this Masterpiece 5 years! Now, I lost my left ear, PLS Turn up Bass 15% or I will cry forevermore!!!😘

[@mikejablonski1317]

This is world class... If I came upon this I would be 20 minutes late to wherever it was I was on my way to. How people just walk past is beyond me. I love music and this is as good as it gets. Go Man!

[@DriverGuy23]

Miguel not only played his very own version of Sultans of Swing, he picked that song up, threw it in the air, slashed it out of the air with his guitar & slammed it into the permanent memory of that street corner forever. Best version of this song ever. So good, that Dire Straights should feature this version on their greatest hits album.

[@ponderscythe835]

When I was young everyone was required to play an instrument of some sort at least one year, usually either in elementary school or high school or both. I think the problem is that people these days have 0% exposure to real music and have never even tried to play a real instrument. People are totally ignorant of how hard it is to even play a guitar in a mediocre fashion, and this guy just crushed it. One of the best covers I have ever heard.

[@WoWisMagic]

I always come back every now and again for this gem.

[@Diamante1993]

Os Humanos Capacitados ,são um brilho legal para os olhos bons ❤

[@ferccini]

Rather than replicating a song made by somebody else, you did your own thing, your own arrangement. This level of execution takes years and years of dedication, patience, practice and more practice and even more practice. KUDOS to you dear Severus Snape. From lecturing at Hogwarts to a true World-Class guitarist. Never too late.

[@DuBtillidie1]

So glad I’m not the only one who knew that was the professor himself! 🐍

[@nicovargas7776]

Siiiiiiiiiiiick. I love how he made it his own and didn't just replay how the original was done.

[@papacap8255]

He does it better than the orig Everytime

[@mujtabaak]

What a trance, mark knofler would be like giving you a standing ovation for this, excellent skills with melodies synced perfect, so glad to listen this maestro!!!

[@kippsguitar6539]

He would smile and shake his head, he's too polite to criticize the dreadful overplaying

[@CArpa-qc5mf]

Waanzinnig virtuoos, levendig inspirerend, diep emotioneel rakend, sterk energieopwekkend, spartelend melodieus, ritmisch perfect, onbegrensd creatief inspelend op bestaand thema, kortom absoluut perfect! In alle opzichten een ongekend genie. Pagini is er, spelend op zijn viool, een beginnend amateur bij. Enorme dank Miguel, dat u dit met ons allen deelt.

[@ardenaz4498]

kippenstront

[@rickardzimmermann7779]

This is a briljant performance !What a guy..............ill be watching out for more of your playing Miguel. Among the best and talented soloplayers i ever seen....................fantastic !

[@louloutre]

I was blessed to see him playing last summer. I can say without hesitation that it was one of the most graceful and magical moments of my life. I keep thinking about it. Thank you Miguel.

[@effemess]

This is not talent , it is sheer genius!

[@MiguelMontalbanMusic]

Man you’re amazing thanks a lot x your comment!! 🎸❤️‍🔥🎸 legend subscribe to my channel as this one is not official 🤩🎸❤️‍🔥

[@jessefrache7349]

It is extremely rare for me to have tears brought to my eyes but in this case, his playing did that. Thank you for how beautifully you play.

[@MiguelMontalbanMusic]

Thank you!! please watch my new video OUT NOW * DIRE STRAITS MONEY FOR NOTHING! kzbin.info/www/bejne/eYOkXpt-jbyXjK8si=msbcko-_HZScxI4v / Please watch it COMMENT AND SHARE :D 🤟😁

[@billfly2186]

How can those people walk by and not even stop to listen to this for a minute?? An artist at work.

[@philipperichardin979]

Yes incrédible ....

[@paul1251]

i know what you mean, but maybe they are in a rush :D get the train or something

[@anoniem6128]

Its the matrix bro

[@Fd20y]

@@paul1251 I’d be getting the next train!

[@РусланМостовой-т2ы]

Stupide

[@Jack2401]

I'm speechless - never heard such an amazing interpretion!

[@kippsguitar6539]

What was it?

[@Leau0816]

Horrible how many stand listen to a talented street busker, for the entire song/instrumental or what ever act, then just walk away without even a little contribution. Talented this guy. 👍🏻

[@aramaaudio5808]

30 times i see this solo in the past 6 years and still i think this is the best amazing solo performance ever seen .

[@roberthunter4884]

Can't tell you how many times I've watched this video and it never gets old

[@ashleybishton742]

He's that master. Best guitarist that's ever played the guitar in my opinion. There are others out there but not as versatile and as consistent

[@MiguelMontalbanMusic]

wow that means a lot for me thank you very much!!:))

[@bonniemcmillion1591]

I'm back two years later. He is Wonderful.

[@Cyberdio]

It is not for anyone to rock on this song using pure creativity for 10 minutes. This guy is fully talented and creative! Awesome cover!

[@nc8087]

professor snape really knows how to play guitar

[@HarshitaEzil]

Lol

[@이정목-q1o]

I am all of you

[@asher4219]

HAHAHAHA

[@MiguelMontalbanMusic]

Hahaha thanks man:))

[@riley1654]

😱

[@top_monk1]

Miguel have been my role model since i started playing the guitar three years ago, if it wasnt for him i proberly would have never started. Thank you miguel :D

[@MiguelMontalbanMusic]

Aww man I loved this message. Dude I’m so glad you follow your dreams to become a guitarist and I’m so happy to have been your inspiration that’s sick, keep on rocking dude!! 🤟🤟🔥🔥🔥❤️

[@billsalsbery2296]

Look, no masks. The good ole days. And yes, this guy is awesome.

[@MiguelMontalbanMusic]

Yeah man thanks 🙏 ❤️🎸🤟🏻

[@lovewavesdriftingforever]

Exactly no fkn Harlequinade 🎭 dance 💃 of death 💀... everyone being nice and normal... 🧛🏻‍♂️🤒

[@alwaysinprayer900]

@@lovewavesdriftingforever exactly ...

[@Drfine22]

We got to make that masks go away.

[@carpyhook4639]

What if they are saving lives? Why arent people taking that into consideration what does everyone care more about fun than their and others lives?

[@Crazyjoker4650]

He’s not playing, he’s feeling. And that’s what makes it great.

[@aohagan6]

I have returned here many times to listen to this, it's magical to me.

[@mikerayner5938]

We saw him in London a while back and man he was brilliant. The sound was so full he picks his spots so carefully. Fabulous. 👍

[@jeffreymorris11]

I have been at Oxford Circus numerous times when this musician is playing, he generates an atmosphere at this London hub, that's sonically transcendental.

[@jazgreen1009]

I've been in the Music Industry most of my life and you Sir have given KZbin the greatest 9 mins 30 secs of guitar ever! Beautiful and powerful! The feminine spinning around the masculine! The bowns ,yellows and orange colors you paint with your guitar are magical! No one has ever come close to this and I include all the greats! You beat the lot of them! A very well done to you! Just stunning!

[@jazgreen1009]

@@dandelion7131 sorry?

[@jazgreen1009]

@@dandelion7131 A nice cup of coffee please. 2 sugars. No forget the sugar! I'm sweet enough as it is!

[@jazgreen1009]

@@dandelion7131So true! You are a genius! And thanks for the 50 kg of salt you delivered to Aunt Sally in France yesterday! She loves it and is set on walking by the sea in September 1945!

[@MiguelMontalbanMusic]

Thank you Jaz!! Much appreciate it:)) 🙌🏻🙌🏻

[@jazgreen1009]

@@MiguelMontalbanMusicYou Are very welcome! You are a genius! I listen to you at least once a day! x

[@AlanAttack]

Never seen anyone play like this…. It’s just extraordinary

[@MiguelMontalbanMusic]

Thank you!! 🙏🏻 Please follow me here @miguelmontalbanmusic 🥂🤟🎸

[@swisstoni9818]

There is no video on KZbin that I have rewatched more than this. Absolutely incredible. ❤️

[@MiguelMontalbanMusic]

Thank you!! please watch my new video OUT NOW * DIRE STRAITS MONEY FOR NOTHING! kzbin.info/www/bejne/eYOkXpt-jbyXjK8si=msbcko-_HZScxI4v / Please watch it COMMENT AND SHARE :D 🤟😁

[@peterslisarenko7374]

This song and in particular this performance reaches out and wraps itself around your spine and then down into the depths of your soul!

[@danpals7678]

Peter Slisarenko Kinda like the original did to me 40 years ago.

[@nawsaelee8055]

The most awesome cover of Sultans of Swing I've ever seen on the internet. No, it's not just a 'cover', it's underestimate. It's his own 'interpretation' of the piece. I have to say so because all the other covers (of the piece) are just mere 'covers' , that is, mere 'copies', but this guy plays it in his way . Amazing ! He made the piece much more colorful by giving it a Latin touch in some parts. My jaw dropped all through the listening. My Goodness ! Why does he play on a street? Why doesn't he make his album? Why doesn't he do real concerts?

[@edigabrieli7864]

You are right this is not just a cover but a revision entirely of a masterpiece .Miguel has made the impossible by making it even better.

[@reneoliva8685]

This young man is an obviously very talented person. Knowledge AND natural ability. With the "right" connection he can go far.

[@MakeAllThingsBeautiful]

he's better off having none of those 'right' connections, can you imagine Simon Cowell trying to persuade this fella to sell his soul to pop? ''listen to me, get a hair cut, drop the guitar thing and sing on the count of 3 ... oops i did it again ...

[@maxfilimonov5264]

He already plays with the likes of Mark Knopfler, Rod Stewart, Tom Jones, he played Glastonbury and has his own band called The Soputhern Vultures.

[@DonaldTurner]

brought a tear, the beauty, the connection of man and instrument. thank you brother ♥

[@patriciamay3779]

No lyrics needed. Brilliant. The music says all. Shivers in a good way. ❤️

[@ted4962]

My guitar in the corner of my room never looked so disappointed at me...

[@mikeb8948]

Haha

[@ryannee850]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤦‍♂️

[@jamesbranstetter7574]

My guitar hates me now too. 😂

[@evancourchene2039]

😂🤣😆 funny

[@phillharrison7333]

hahahaha Hang in there brother haha

[@analogman1909]

At first, wanted to state 'over embellished', but that's unfair. That young man understands one of the greatest bits of music ever pulled out of strings. He clearly can play. Note body language, even his feet say 'concentration' and 'focus'; pure confidence. We don't need identical covers, we know how it goes, interpretations are what prove great music.

[@kevinwaechter1442]

I've seen SO many guitar solo videos, and this one is possibly my favorite of all time. Not sure how it doesn't have much more love. The variety of licks and the phrasing (most of the time) seems absolutely incredible. Pretty sweet tone too, with a little bit of variety as well.

[@indraneelmurkumbi1599]

All those people who walked by without even stopping by or not even noticing him seriously need to discover life. Their priorities are definitely in wrong places. You just walked past heaven.

[@MrKnisterable]

I'm a big knopfler and straits fan. And Miguel has a few nice parts in his version. But keep in mind, a lot of these people, maybe like me, too, see such a performance everyday. In the morning, noon, evening. And if you have kids, you need to go to work. You can't stand everyday there to listen to him.

[@taharfares2646]

+MrKnisterable thi is 19h00 end work

[@jonathanwilson8643]

sign of the times... ..no times for a good sign.. it seems...??!!

[@bridgettecampbell1018]

*What you must understand Indraesd or whatever, the people who just walk by are Aliens, like from another planet. You see Aliens do not possess, emotions, Joy, Love, hate......... nothing*

[@youuu4307]

How many people famous only by chance, and how many real talents on the street like this guy. Life is unfair

[@VioIetRamirez]

Fr

[@pazamor9164]

Life doesn't owe anything to anyone. Humans are unfair to each other.

[@youuu4307]

@@pazamor9164 Indeed

[@abeldias4448]

Bloooooooody awesome. Unbelievable talented guitarist. Love it. Boom Boom

[@kailuakidd1512]

That is the best version ever..Miguel is on fire. The reactions from the public are priceless. Cheers

[@chrisreid8604]

Can't sleep cos of this damn guitar playing !!! goes around in my head all NIGHT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! BRILLIANT

[@thecruiser2010]

Incredble how people can walk tru one of the best guitar performances in the world.

[@alexandrorocca7142]

So many people don't have a minute of their life to stop and listen to something good.

[@CMDR_Verm]

I bought Sultans of Swing when it was released on 45rpm vinyl and was overjoyed when Dire Straits made it big time. I've seen and heard this track played in many different clubs and pubs in Europe and always done very well. Not until I began to notice (on KZbin) all the videos of street musicians performing this track did I realise how popular it was or how well each individual could play it and in so many differently interpreted ways. This is one of the best and hats off to you Sir. I wish I'd have been there on the day

[@totoroto21]

By far the greatest guitarist I have seen on youtube. Usually shredders have little sense of musicality. This guy can shred with the best of them and with artistry to match. Who is better electric guitar player (limit to rock/hard rock genre)? Paul Gilbert or this guy?

[@NUKE-W.E.F.]

John Lee ...great analysis

[@paulc2689]

My all time Fav guitar solo ........ return to this Vid time and time again.

[@hansvangelder]

He does’nt only play the guitar in an exellent way, he also made his interpretation of this song, in different keys here and there. Good work!

[@MiguelMontalbanMusic]

Thanks for comment Hans!! Appreciate it 🙏🎸🔥

[@WendellBurkhart]

I've been watching this guy for a few years and he's one of the greatest guitarist I've ever seen .

[@david894]

I don't think people realize how good this guy is. Great technique, instinct and style!

[@david894]

@Markus Patients Does it matter?

[@U4Eye]

All the Haters are super jealous they couldn't even come close. My brother is a professional guitarist and stated he could not even keep this high intensity speed And Accuracy. Hall of Fame Guitarist 👍..

[@ravendarkfoto]

I can't stand this negativity. Dude is out there giving beautiful music to the soulless shopping zombies. I love it. Would've sat down and closed my eyes and soak up the vibe. If y'all stop criticizing everything so much you might find life enjoyable again. Dare try. It's more fulfilling I promise. Love your playing, thank you ❤

[@tinyme2139]

Lin Da he is absolutely great , playing his twist about the song !!

[@papercutpostman1660]

That's right! Music like this should be enjoyed

[@bridgettecampbell1018]

@@papercutpostman1660 *I fear no contradiction and it goes without saying, he is without doubt the finest Banjo player in the whole world*

[@jayholiday4023]

This made me tear up. I know nothing about music except if it catches my ear and moves my heart this did both. Wow I can’t imagine the time this guys spent with this guitar to get so good. It’s like a old friend they just get each other. Keep it up buddy.

[@paullockwood7219]

The kid can play, and is good enough to be in any band in the world. I hope he's still alive and well in these crazy days.

[@kkkaan]

@@dandelion7131 who are you? i mean I'm just wondering, dont get me wrong haha

[@kkkaan]

@@dandelion7131 dude chill. i was just wondering how you are related to him, since u assume that ur taking care of him.

[@kkkaan]

@@dandelion7131 oh that's awesome! it's a great coincidence to find you in the comments section! hey also, im a big fan of his music. he's a big inspiration for me. i wish the best to both of you guys. have a great day!

[@tsmay4598]

He's got great technique, but he hasn't shown he's a great guitar player in this video. Playing guitar in a band is about doing enough, but not too much.

[@paullockwood7219]

@@tsmay4598 point taken, if a little over critical. I was simply passing on a compliment on to someone who's effectively busking, and possibly going through hard times. Nothing wrong with that in these crazy days we are in.

[@ifcllc8274]

I cannot understand how people could just walk by and not stop dead in their tracks. Amazing. Amazing. Amazing talent.

[@MiguelMontalbanMusic]

they're too busy probably doing their own things you know but still there's a lot of other people always supporting and thats amazing!! :))

[@phillharrison7333]

Same thought here haha.

[@YouOriginal]

Great catch camera person! such a great moment in time...

[@MiguelMontalbanMusic]

Indeed I still remember when Terri was awaiting for me in my spot ready to shot this, was my last Sunday before I escape for winter holidays, she captured a magic moment of the last solo of that winter:)) cheers! Thanks for your comment ✌🏻🌏🎸

[@lalaniathielen8917]

I was psyched to see the guy dancing in the beginning... Too bad he quit after looking around.... Stuffy crowd... Id have been twirling like a Fairy... Shredding that guitar..jah rasta

[@jimdim3719]

Love these moments

[@meljen8592]

I’ve been watching this guy, on and off since this was posted,it never gets old.

[@MarcoFerreira1974]

I don't understand people who stop, enjoy, dance, recognize the talent and just don't put the money where it belongs. Even a small coin....

[@Sona75493]

Indeed

[@phillharrison7333]

yeah something hey ?

[@itsok5079]

Don't kid yourself most of us keep coming back to hear it again and again

[@vonzarooz]

shaft twister just did

[@paulgrey8715]

Miguel you are a brilliant guitarist, I really hope that one day you will be playing to 10s of 1000s of people. This, your own version of Sultans of Swing in my opinion is the best I have heard an I have listened to many. Its original, its your own and its just fabulous to listen to. Nearly 3 million views one day you have got to make it onto that big stage, good luck.

[@AlanAttack]

Never seen a person so on the frequency…. It’s arguably the best guitar performance in history

[@okcaribe]

This guy is a hybrid between Al Di Meola and Carlos Santana. The best I've heard in these years. A guitar monster.

[@MiguelMontalbanMusic]

yeah I like those guitarists man listen to my new record open.spotify.com/album/1No0uqaGymjYmpSewkVUGg?si=flJw5mTQRAObtbi_4iRmlg

[@-KillaWatt-]

We live in an incredible time. No more is talent locked away behind some record label and a room full of executives who determines who gets seen or not. Real talent can be seen any time, any where.

[@marekmasar5216]

My friend that was so amazing comment🙏 You neiled it just like he did his guitar 🙏God Bless You😉🙏

[@curly4799]

Professor Snape in his youth. Great job this is awesome!

[@random2059]

how pleasure listening to such beautiful music and also noticing people reaction like ego , appreciation, support etc thats the perfect street show ... god bless this guy

[@MiguelMontalbanMusic]

Aww man thank you so much for your comment and support!!

[@orlandovera2187]

Mientras muchos musicos mediocres se hacen famosos y hasta ganan premios, este muchacho desde la frialdad de una calle le recuerda al mundo lo que significa ser músico y por supuesto, como se toca una guitarra. Así es la vida...

[@luislozano7668]

Estamos de acuerdo bien dicho Orlando..

[@oscardominguez4702]

Tienes toda la razón amigo, no necesitas tanto equipo para demostrar la creatividad musical. Tiene un estilo como Erick Johnson.

[@RichardsGuitarshop]

Totally awesome. One of my favorite songs of all time and you turned it into the most wonderful guitar instrumental. Fantastic!!!

[@terriallison5111]

Wow, as the author of the video I feel I have to comment on all the comments that my video has received, Miguel playing as he does is like Marmite.....you either love it or hate it.......personally I love what he does but appreciate that his music is not to everyone's taste.....I could listen to him all day (and often do by playing his CD's) I could also stand there watching him, he's amazing and to hear him play is a million times better than what you see or hear on my video. My husband and I heard his music in the distance as we walked down Oxford Street in London, it was amazing so we had to cross the road to see who it was playing, I was hooked from the first note I heard him play...........I am so happy that we stumbled across Miguel playing in London and I can't wait to see him play again!

[@onzkicg]

You did a great job posting this. Awesome guitar player, and on the street! Even Mr. Mark Knopfler himself I guess would feel good for the justice done really well in his music.

[@MelFinehout]

Don't worry about the trolls. Their comments only speak for who they are not you, the artist, or the vid. Question: Who's more likely to leave a hateful remark; an expert guitarist or a failed guitarist? A person who's on the path to their dreams or a person who's given up? The haters hate themselves and justify it to the world behind the safety of an anonymous screen name. THANKS FOR UPLOADING!!!

[@mikeevans883]

Thanks so much Terri for making the effort to post such a wonderful video and to share your experience . I found it while searching KZbin for guitar solos/instrumentals and became hooked instantly . The song is an all time great and his interpretation of it is superb.He is an extremely talented musician and a great performer and I often wonder why such talent does not seem to get the recognition that it deserves. I have been learning guitar myself for some time and appreciate his skill. Two others that were previously unknown to me before KZbin- Tommy Emanuel and Justin Johnson are well worth listening to.Thanks again for sharing your fantastic experience -Mike

[@Jim-rc3mk]

This fellow is absolutely AWESOME!! Blows me away every time I listen to his work 😀

[@rchavezc67]

Fantastic work Miguel. I know is not the original, i know he is not Mark Knopfler but the cover is inspired in this music and is still a fantastic work. I enjoy a lot. Wish i´d been there for watching it

[@wanderingspirit7021]

I'd tip you $100 US if I bumped into your performance. You are worth every penny and are gifted beyond words.

[@MiguelMontalbanMusic]

Hi wanderer! thanks for your comment! well you can tip anytime to PayPal.me/miguelmontalbanmusic or buy my albums on my website www.miguelmontalban.com or get connected to my Spotify or iTunes as well!! many ways to support artists nowadays, thanks a lot I really appreciate it!

[@donentrikin7224]

purely amazing, Such a talent, Theres not too many people in the world that can play a guitar like this. . 6 billion people in the world, and maybe 1 or 200 people can do this . Don't waste your talent . Let the world see . Embrace your skills.

[@ASlopedRoof]

Guitars popular enough that id put it at more like 5k-20k(theres always tons of not popular but extreme guys), clearly this guys top level skilled, but id say about 99.8% of any given skill never reach the top, the very frontier of skill, usually because it takes 6+ years of 4+hours a day training combined with science, (anytime your learning high level shit you gotta take a fucking scalpel to every aspect the skill has even to minute details and fully flesh them out), combined with someone smart enough, to even get to forefront. Just because the bar is always so high by people who have done all that before, for generations.

[@martveld]

OMG!!! This next level music interpretation and skill!!! Woww!! Thank you for your stunning inspiration.

[@SamBhattacharya]

Who has listened to this more than once? 😊

[@iranazad3479]

Me

[@qsuzukiq]

Some days it's just once, some days it's 5 times. I think I like it?

[@daveo112763]

I’m guilty! 👍🎸

[@SimAnteHolm]

over 20 times

[@stews9]

Brilliant rendition. Incredible touch and skill. Old guys stand crying while a busker in his twenties plays a rendition of “Sultans of Swing” on an electric guitar at Oxford Circus Tube entrance better than Knopfler, fluent and fast, brilliant performance caught mid-commute as most walk by and some toss coins into the guitar case. No swagger to the kid, just skill, touch, and tone in a beautiful display of virtuosity. Amazing stuff.

[@stevevolley5848]

Love your' comment so true awesome bro 🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸

[@DannyPedder]

The old saying "less is more" comes to mind. This guy clearly knows the scales but better than Mark? Nowhere near comparable. I can't even say that was Sultans as he only used it as a backing track and played a couple of the couple of chords. Not hating on the guy I'm just saying playing fast scales doesn't make him a musician

[@stevevolley5848]

Gene stewart totally agree my friend respect 🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸

[@purplecowideal]

It's called an interpretation. It's the musician's interpretation of the song. He is not trying to play sultans note for note. Even when knopfler plays it night after night he doesn't play it note for note. What kind of world would we live in if every artist copied the next. Why would we need more than one artist in any discipline. This guitarist is extraordinary.

[@jonlynch]

In this case, more like interpolation. And he is majestic at it.

[@hydraxisfrimon9785]

Such a privilege to hear live a guy really giving it some like this, fabulous stuff!

[@ferenctulics9688]

Amazing talent...I'm happy for you! Keep doing it, you'll succeed simply because you deserve that!

[@garylesperance7939]

I will never figure out how people just walk right on bye this young talent like he was not there? They would have to tell me it is time to go sir and then I would help this young man load his gear so I could hear him again ! Great Performance Thank You.

[@johncully1944]

Knoffler would appreciate this mans talent I’m sure

[@alphonsepaolozzi5578]

without a doubt the very best version of this song ever played. BEST EVER

[@johnbryant8394]

Errrr… slight exaggeration! he’s an ultra talented guitarist but he’s overfilling/overplaying what is already a fantastic song

[@mywolfheadcopyrightcase1610]

PROFESSIONAL, IS AN INSULT, THIS MAN IS PHENOMINAL, AND HE SHOULD BE HEARD, NO MATTER WHAT HE IS, MAX BIEN

[@7SERGIOMORENO]

Miguel tenes lo que se llama TALENTO, pocas veces visto, imaginate lo que podrias hacer tomado de la mano de DIOS, gracias por este regalo lo escucho y veo todos los dias, no me canso es maravilloso, lo llevo en mi celular y hasta en el auto, te repito tenes un TALENTO IMPRESIONANTE, ojala, es mi deseo nunca te olvides de este video, cuando lo grabaste, lo que soñabas y todo lo que le pusiste cuando lo hiciste, no te desvies, son muchas las tentaciones en ese medio, solo si te mantenes firme vas a lograr el exito, caso contrario, vas a ser como el alka seltzer efervece hoy pero mañana se apaga, te deseo lo mejor, lo tenes todo y no me refiero al dinero sino a esa actitud interior que te lleva mas alla, gracias, aplausos para vos.

[@MiguelMontalbanMusic]

genial!! muchas gracias, escucha mi nuevo recoding open.spotify.com/album/1No0uqaGymjYmpSewkVUGg?si=flJw5mTQRAObtbi_4iRmlg

[@juliovilela3856]

Dejalo que cumpla su tiempo e ira con Dios cuando el lo llame

[@aaront7974]

People commenting on a 7 year old video. BECASUE IT'S THAT GOOD! 10/10, will watch 20 more times.

[@Latsch82]

Watched the full 9 Minutes 30 and it was a crazy journey with you man! Incredible Artist!