Taj Farrant - Parisienne Walkways - 5/18/2024 St. Louis

[@peterbrennan7111]

Such a feel for blues and a grasp of melody. Behind the natural talent there is real empathy and so much dedication; all power and success to you Taj.

[@douglowen]

Speechless! Watching him grow has been special, as is his skill and abilities.

[@rocketrose2165]

I remember seeing this very young boy tearing up blues scales and now to see him all grown up with the patience to let the notes ring out is just amazing.

[@markdeshong6323]

Just saw him last night in Minneapolis. The same thing happened with the broken string. He must be bending them like no tomorrow. And by the way he was FANTASTIC !!!!!

[@darklight1837]

he broke it deliberately at least in this song , i can see it clear. Great performance whatsoever.

[@jonda2282]

@@darklight1837 Yep agree. Intentionally snapped it 😁..... but what a player! The thing is, he can also play any style, any genre above and beyond blues/rock. Insane talent.

[@paulmorphew1520]

I remember watching him very young. His music is in his soul. His expressions were so amazing just like his playing. You can tell he literally loves music..

[@tbudevildog77]

Going to see him Friday! My wife loves his rendition of purple rain.

[@Deliquescentinsight]

A very difficult piece to get exactly right in terms of feel and timing, Gary Moore was a unique player, but this fella manages a credible tribute to the master.

[@progmeup]

For some reason, it's a half step below Gary's version, and I much prefer the way he would end the song live to this but otherwise I agree.

[@jonda2282]

@@progmeup He's 15. Give him time 😄

[@jimehnert2306]

Taj if Gary Moore could hear you play this as well as you do he would be amazed!!!! You are a prodigy and if not already within the next few years you will be one of the best if not the best guitar soloist in the world!!! Hats off to you for your hard work!!!!

[@christian-van-e]

Don't over do it! I'm also a big Gary Moore fan, and Taj is already way better than Bonamassa, but... have you seen Max Ostro? He's from an other world....

[@eodnhoj8387]

i used to follow max ostro when he was younger but i didn't like a lot of the overcomplicated overtechnical sort of stuff he tended to play... very little blues... not very melodic... also seemed a bit weird in his appearance and behaviour... another kid i used to follow was the 2018 young guitarist of the year hunter hallberg from the usa... musically he was pretty much the same... yet another kid with similar musical leanings was dustin thomson from germany... he plays discordant heavy technical stuff that he inherited from his father's style of playing...at least taj farrant plays some nice melodic flowing bluesy stuff and if only he was to incorporate some more psychedelic proggy -type stuff into his repertoire i could really start to get into him as a musical artist.

[@jonda2282]

@@eodnhoj8387 ....and the thing is, he can play anything. He just choosing to play blues/rock at the moment.

[@jorgemarcoscruz3333]

Acompanho os vídeos desse garoto desde os 8 anos, não resta dúvida é um prodígio, se continuar nessa evolução entrara sem dúvida no rool dos maiores dos tempos, da prazer ver e escutar

[@majorfeelgoodrecords2740]

That’s the best version of this tune I’ve ever heard so far🎼🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻

[@kola100]

Apart from the original-

[@harriethudson9105]

Been watching him since he was 9 and to watch this is beyond imagination for a15 yr old!! He's in outer space . He is greatness!❤🎸🎶🎶🎶🎶

[@deadinindiana]

Same! He is growing his gift!

[@Sitandspin143]

YES! Me as well. Taj is one awesome player. He feels the music !! Much talent! I call him "The Shoeless Wonder." 😂

[@redpillpusher]

its crazy to see this kid grow up playing guitar. wish him many more years of making good music.

[@tinaking426]

Taj your amazing I love how you make that talk and I love your hair, your style. Keep killing it.

[@Ziggy-gh7bc]

Wow I haven’t seen him in a couple years but wow great Moore tribute w the shredding. Scary really…

[@chrismcneil6377]

Best Taj solo I've seen yet

[@alexandergilbert1545]

Most incredible performance I have ever witnessed.

[@recreepy]

I'm thoroughly impressed-great job!

[@davee6458]

Taj U are amazing, u just keep getting better and better. I love the way you stretch out those cords. 😎👍💪

[@idontwantone]

When Taj was talking about it being a favorite song of e3veryone's, it seemed natural to yell out "Ours Too." My first concert and it was a keeper fer sure. Didn't have a good a seat as you Brian. Thanks for the Vid. Taj & the Guys "killed it." Oh, don't forget the "Attaboy Nathan" right at the beginning. I've been listening to Nathan Bryce/Dice in Springfield, MO since 2020.

[@jonda2282]

Yeah, NBLD are a killer band in their own right. just perfect as band mates for Taj. Rock solid.

[@dwayneowen6262]

Got to see Taj & Buddy Guy recently at Harrah's Cherokee. One of Buddy's son's was there and he got up and played a couple with Taj & Buddy towards the end of a very kickass show. Taj at 15 is amazing.

[@coldmanblues1446]

Amazing man keep it up your talent is once in a century 👍🏼👍🏼

[@gloriaweeks6206]

That was so Sweet Taj !

[@pufmama]

He's got IT! He will be a legend.

[@janeskrvseth-ly6fw]

Tajyboy a said it 6years ago you would be a STAR AND YOU ARE 🤩🤩🎉🎉💞💞👏🏽👏🏽

[@mamajudah7269]

My God ! Taj you so powerful you done tore up your guitar strings...you are out of this World....LOL !❤💥💥💥💥💥💥❤

[@RodneyRivers-mx2qi]

Taj your the best from Rodney Rivers mittagong nsw Australia😇✴️👍😊🤠

[@RealBobLoblaw]

amazing what you can do with a real melody!

[@panagiotiskeloglou144]

He is UNREAL!!!What a guitar player!!!!RESPECT!!!

[@jnyrtn67]

Stunning!!! Stevie ray would be impressed

[@verosbichos9095]

ELE É MAIS UM DOS MEUS HEROIS❤❤❤

[@tonyz4292]

Some nice amps on that stage!

[@atreb56]

Great job, Taj !❤

[@Davywatson121]

My new favourite Taj performance ❤🎉

[@RussMetz-k4e]

Stevie Ray nor Hendrix have nothing on you young man. Servants come around very seldom. Bless your talent and riff on PLEASE ✌️. Watched you from the beginning. Ignore the money. You've abilities on the fiddle that very few...I mean very few have. Please rock on so that true guitar connoisseurs can enjoy your efforts. IE you've got what very few have. Honesty virtue and youth. Rock us all into the 20 seconth century... Please

[@melindawhite5198]

Excellent Taj

[@joannaradwanska232]

Beautiful 👍🤗💙🎶🎶

[@RodneyRivers-mx2qi]

all the best ways for he s music to the top from Rodney rivers Mittagong nsw australia ✴️✴️😇😇😇

[@mamajudah7269]

🥰😇💥❤

[@mcopilot]

Still playing with a broken string. This kid is the up and coming.

[@j.t.cooper2963]

Ya, he broke it on purpose for whatever reason.

[@beehappy7797]

@@j.t.cooper2963 Most likely because the rest of his own version of the song was easier to perform without the string. It was unique.

[@j.t.cooper2963]

@@beehappy7797 Maybe he didn't need it.

[@jonda2282]

@@j.t.cooper2963 Yep. Not sure why exactly. Must have had his reasons.

[@tawnywitch]

Speechless.

[@claremanor-nq9jx]

Everything is timed to perfection 😂

[@LizW-FFFL03-23]

I'm the 'Liz' that screams out Mine too!!

[@RickChase-z4v]

what an incredible talent Taj is... Gary Moore would be very proud of you - keep it up!!!

[@misterhamstring1782]

As a big Gary Moore fan, I say great job! Little doubt at the beginning, but boy: you can play! And you didn't let the broken snare bother you. 😉

[@kevins5833]

To say the kid plays with feeling is an understatement lol... get down with your bad self!

[@jerrychetty2524]

Sheer brilliance

[@Gratefulman1965]

(Edit-Taj is now fourteen) Remember folks Taj is now thirteen! Amazing talent. He needs to get with another Phenom by the name of Saxon Weiss. Saxon is eleven. Great job Taj! 🎶

[@fionamckean-bv5hl]

i got to meet him

[@cory3518]

Sick

[@cliffjones40]

sounds like Samba Party by Santana

[@claremanor-nq9jx]

Well, when Carlos Santana is your mentor.....

[@progmeup]

You mean Samba Pa Ti

[@buckycool]

Are those P90 pickups .Either way you sound fantastic.It's been so fun watching you grow up .👍

[@jonda2282]

Yep P90's.

[@jeffxanders3990]

I'd like to hear this in tandem with a really talented lap steel player. Great stuff.

[@marvinarthur7139]

Please come play in dc or md ...silver spring at the Filmore

[@pietergoussard289]

Who needs 6 strings? Since I heard him the first time I thought there is certainly some Moore in him

[@Davywatson121]

And losing a string didn't even matter to his performance ❤🎉

[@keitheash7415]

Nothing wrong with cover songs.

[@mediart1979]

OMG ! 😅😂🎉

[@j.t.cooper2963]

Whats with the intentional E string break? 😑

[@beehappy7797]

To make the technique work in the best way in the rest of the melody. Unique playing technique.

[@jonda2282]

@@beehappy7797 Could be. Must have his reasons. He snapped it as if it was in his way 😄

[@RobertFairweatherLuvMachine]

I hope he paid for all of those notes...

[@alana9832]

🥱🤭😳Is he done yet?😴😖

[@theguzta96]

yeah man times infinite or more lol

[@cassandrataylor7020]

Stevie Ray reborn

[@streetlevel4996]

Also if ya dig and enjoyed this song 😀 you may also enjoy the song " Most of All " By Glenn Kaiser and Where Roses Grow Live by Rez Band Awesome songs check them out. Also I remember hearing the song by Led Zepp " In My Time of Dyin " during my drug years and made me think about death and Jesus. Then a hippy friend that dug Jesus told me more of Jesus love and forgiveness and how I could also know Jesus love. So in 1981 I cried out to Jesus and wow man He came into my life and I had and have so much joy and peace and now know that through Jesus when I die I will be with Him in Heaven. Hey Jesus loves each of you also and yall can know Him if you are at all open. Just cry out to Him and a good question to ask yourself if you were to die today would you go to heaven ? And if yes why ? To find out more please read the Gospel of John in the Bible or check out the movie on KZbin. 😀

[@87aggietim]

He broke a string and kept rocking. LOL

[@TweetyPAK7]

He broke it on purpose.

[@87aggietim]

@@TweetyPAK7 I am certain he did exactly that. You know how kids are.

[@ericheine2414]

Sounds too much like "Town Without Pity" Ronnie Montrose does a nice version. Gene Pitney used to sing it.

[@roymoore3156]

Taj, if you’re listening, please stay away from alcohol…it killed Gary Moore, and sadly many others.

[@musicworldtreasures]

He needs to perform his own songs!

[@jonda2282]

aahh....he does. 3 - 5 a show now

[@musicworldtreasures]

@@jonda2282 Ok. Are they any good? Are they on the radio? Maybe he needs songwriters to help him like other artist do. He has had more people help him than most upcoming artists. He comes from a wealthy family. Thinking by trying to shred all of the time is what makes songs great is not the key to a hit. Yes, he can play fast but he is still sloppy. Steve Vai plays very clean and is not sloppy. Ego can really affect careers. There are many past artists that have said that. I know his fans will disagree with my statements and that is fine. He had a very bad ego when Derrick The Shred Master interviewed him.

[@shmulikanglister]

That poor Gibson...It looks like Taj tore the string on purpose. I'm sure the guitar doesn't mind taking this abuse as long as he's the one playing it.

[@sallysmith9733]

Your Drummer. Not sync

[@MikeBack]

Sorry but he was a much better player when he was younger.

[@jonda2282]

Wrong. You're not even close, pal

[@susanhall5326]

Its a shame he has lost his star light............. seems like he has become just a another guitarist

[@beehappy7797]

The soul shines brighter than stars.

[@jonda2282]

What does that even mean??? star light 🤷‍♂

[@7tardis7]

yawn..

[@1000RRR]

This sucks, hell never go anywhere

[@keitheash7415]

I hate negativity. Just jealous you can't play like him. It's God given talent and hard work.

[@1000RRR]

​@@keitheash7415 Yeah, you guessed it lmao.. This music is dead. Its undeniable. The only ones making any money from it are the 1%, and he aint in it. I guarantee id bury you. So i guess that makes you jealous of both of us, by your logic.🤣

[@jonda2282]

Yeah, that's why Joe Bonamassa invited him on next year's Blues Cruise. That's why Buddy Guy selected Taj to open for him on his farewell tour. That's why he's had 5, or is it 6, number 1 singles. Yeah, going nowhere. Plonker.

[@LynTurner-yz2kn]

Why.... you shut up

[@2ndprotectsthe1st27]

Great start...please change your hair.

[@jonda2282]

yes, he'll do it just for you.