The Most Unexpected Acoustic Guitar Performance | The Showhawk Duo | TEDxKlagenfurt

[@averagedude6688]

I play guitar myself, I see a lot of criticism about skill. This isnt about skill, this is about emotion and performing. They sat up a great performance, and i believe they will inspire others to play guitar. Music isnt about competition, its about fun and unity. I hope people understand this.

[@drstrange2292]

Speechless Gamer and getting laid 😉

[@richardwilliam8007]

Dr Strange and jealously,. People banging on about skill who didn’t think of it first and are sat at home alone. 😂

[@3leggedsharkkickssurferinballs]

Absolutely. I too play guitar, and the people banging on about Classical requiring more skill etc are totally missing the point. I mean, these guys obviously DO possess a fair amount of musicality in order to have come up with these covers anyway....but yeah...their point wasn't to wow everyone with their guitar skills, but to entertain and bring joy to an audience...which they certainly achieved!

[@MrWolf-xc9pr]

DISQUALIFIED!

[@seanlmfaowo]

Plus I guarantee they didn't get here by just knowing the four major chords. lmfao

[@kristoffervemy8331]

Update: (thanks for all the comments) Song list: 1. Insomnia - Faithless @01:53 2. Kernkraft 400 - Zombie nation @03:30 3. Sandstorm - Darude @04:20 4. Adagio for strings - Tiesto @07:42 5. Children - Robert Miles (Jack Holiday remix) @10:47 6. ATB - Till i Come @12:45 7. Bohemian Rhapsody - Queen @16:00 cheers

[@lnlsun]

Robert Miles - Children is the original but thanks for the list :)

[@asj4085]

Kristoffer Vemøy that's the 80s generation trance rave music!! Brings back so many memories.. Damn..

[@esti825]

Kristoffer Vemøy That was what i was looking for

[@vedantsharma6248]

You are the hero we all need but don't deserve

[@elucid07]

Number 2 is actually the other way round. The track is titled Kernkraft 400 and the artist is Zombie Nation...

[@SchmidtTools]

I've played guitars for almost 30 years. These guys have some real creative talent. It's much harder to create or play a musical piece with no words, no singer, no drummer, no bass player, no keyboards, or anything else. Just 2 guys, 2 guitars. If you can keep anyone now days intrigued for more than 3.5 seconds your a genius. These guys can keep you hooked for 23 minutes. That's called real talent.

[@eljaponesito6299]

Well said !

[@jazway27]

don't forget the Lopper Pedal its working too

[@ChrissRoss1]

But these are cover songs. They rocked them good tho.

[@mlle0maksimovic]

Don't forget the incredible amount of hard work it took to get to this point. Raw talent alone can't do this.

[@Jerkal]

I'd recommend Rodrigo Y Gabriela if you like acoustic cover duos.

[@laboniparvin213]

🍁Song list🍁 🔻 1. Insomnia - Faithless ▪️01:53 2. Kernkraft 400 - Zombie Nation ▪️03:30 3. Sandstorm - Darude ▪️04:20 4. Adagio for strings - Samuel Barber ▪️07:42 5. Children - Robert Miles ▪️10:47 6. ATB - 9PM (Till I Come) ▪️12:45 7. Bohemian Rhapsody - Queen ▪️16:00 🔺 Collected

[@TheXanderage]

Thank you very much! A friend and I were looking for the name of the song "Children"! And we really couldn't find it! Thanks!

[@graceanne6780]

The fact that nearly 11 million people have now collectively watched this video and sang Bohemian Rhapsody out loud from memory because of it. B R A V O.

[@geoffreyjames5556]

My wife looked at me as if to say WTF, i had started singing and hadn't realised it.

[@chaddius3177]

The power of music, that whole room connected by 2 people just playing away, zero words needed. Incredible

[@Lentin00]

Imagine how much they have had to speak, discuss and share before in order to get such performance :)

[@Patrick.Johannaswedukr4776]

I hope this is Beautiful

[@Patrick.Johannaswedukr4776]

Like or not. ?

[@Patrick.Johannaswedukr4776]

Awesome

[@Patrick.Johannaswedukr4776]

This guy is Awesome

[@kevinfoster1213]

I've studied, played, and practiced trombone for years. Could sight read and transpose into any key signature. But could never get over the plateau of putting emotion in the music. That is why I bent nails for 40 years. These guys show what music is to be. Fun and full of emotion. Technically correct is just icing..

[@angiedeans6410]

Music is about the vibration and the effect it has on your soul and mind is incredible. The whole audience feels there purest joy in the primal sense.

[@aaronbrown3668]

Playing with out missing a beat with that crowd clapping is some serious talent.

[@alfrescodimieary6580]

Monitors

[@KaninTuzi]

They started rushing once the audience started clapping, presumably to get ahead of them

[@leing2021]

What guitar does the left side guy use

[@JohnFoley1701]

@@leing2021 looks like a godin

[@Haeslig14]

The cap guy was on the beat for sure haha and he just punished that high E string hard for 22 min straight hahaha

[@Sesioboy07]

WOOOOOW!!! WHAT A JOURNEY!!! THEY NAILED THAT TIESTO'S VERSION OF ADAGGIO FOR STRINGS, AND IT WAS PROBABLY THE BEST "CHILDREN" COVER I'VE EVER HEARD!!! THOSE GUYS ARE REALLY AMAZING! STANDING OVATION FOR THEM! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@shawnrowe7749]

Over the years, I keep coming back to this amazing performance!!

[@tomask.3983]

I came back here 5 years later to enjoy this performance once more, thanks to me saving it in my "guitar" playlist!

[@dueddel]

Haha. KZbin lately suggests multiple videos to me that I watched years and years ago already. This is just one of them. I am not too mad about it. 😅

[@vikash.s8523]

All musical instruments have DIVINE power. When people make instruments cry, it touches many hearts.

[@texasplumr]

They bared their soul in public and believe me, that's not an easy thing to do. I never criticize an artist or artists for their creation. It's art in it's truest form and absolutely captivating. And until you've stepped up on a stage and performed for an audience, you'll never understand how vulnerable you feel when all eyes are on you and itching to catch any mistake. These two are brilliant!

[@pierrerossouw6083]

Best 23 minutes I've spent in a while. This made my soul smile.

[@warfam_clan6933]

Totally agree! I've watched this before but came back to it as It is an amazing way to pass half an hour. Properly enjoyable!

[@zsoltnagy9936]

With you guys! So good 😊

[@semperoccultus]

allo'.is half hour mistic epical music from 80/90.Tiesto Robert Miles ....just heaven trance all time for ever!!

[@kelliemishmish]

Grinning now hearing the audience sing. That is the best.

[@shyamsr87]

couldn't agree more

[@aboveus1638]

Adagio for strings was sensational. One of the best versions of it I have ever heard. Shear beauty and talent.

[@kotyeo]

I wished I could put into words as to how this made me feel. I stoped in my tracks, with mouth wide open, and felt like my insides were being taken over by butterflies. Got nauseated in a good way. Smiled from ear to ear then broke down into tears. It moved me like I have never been moved before. Thank you so much for bringing me to this page....

[@ryanelliott8967]

2000s techno played on guitar is something I didn't know I needed until now! Great performance

[@maxajames]

Two humble souls doing what they love, making others happy. What a joy to watch and hear!

[@Bipolarcloud]

I don't play any musical instruments, however I am in absolute awe of anyone who does. These guys are great!!!!

[@kurnhurin4118]

I used to have the good fortune of being able to see these fine gents busking in the city center of Bath whilst they were students. I used to boggle my mind how they did not draw larger crowds. They also played some classic Disney songs for a while. They have really fine-tuned these medleys.

[@chaozboy9482]

Whoa, their song interprations are so unbelievably on point. I had goosebumps the first time i heard this. I am truly impressed.

[@scoobydoohero]

everytime i'm down... i listen and watch this nice two gentlemen and i'm all up and running again... thank you for sharing your magic with us (me), thank you for making me smile again!

[@MrBfeboi]

Its AMAZING how an Acoustic Bohemian Rhapsody has such a different feeling/vibe to it. Its very hypnotic and beautiful

[@andregenter4213]

Darude and all those classics performed with two guitars. Superb!

[@kattmann5056]

5 decades of playing Rock Guitar at a very high and recogniseable level and I couldn't carry the road cases for either of these guys. They remind me of that special combination like Jim Croce and Maury had! Just pure talent

[@bjorn_bosmans]

WOOW, this is really unbelievable. You must see and absolutely hear it and then you know why the crowd is so enthusiastic. You can play the guitar, but this duo is really gifted, talented. A new level of music. Bohemian Rapsody gave me the shivers. Amazing, beautiful. Respect

[@dc2blair]

I don’t care if it was technically hard or easy to play, I don’t play guitar, that element doesn’t matter to me. What matters is that I stopped everything I was doing for 20 minutes to be fixated by 2 guys pumping out songs that you’d never normally hear on an acoustic guitar. 10/10 for entertainment purposes.

[@chico1786]

Same here. Couldn't have said it better. Thank you.

[@bradcarroll3719]

Exactly!! I say that as a 25+ year student of guitar. It doesn’t matter the EXACT technical difficulty level of the performance. The thing that matters is they pulled it off, and they completely captivated an entire auditorium of listeners for the entire show. That is what ALL musicians hope to accomplish, but only some do. Kudos.

[@aaronpearson3893]

20 minutes that will add more to my life...

[@nevmev5982]

You should check out Mike Dawes

[@StaticAddict84]

Candyrat Records has a bunch of artists like these guys including Ewan Dobson and my favorite Antoine Dufour

[@brotherblite2661]

So stoked this popped up in my feed, or whatever it's called. 5 yrs on now. This performance is timeless gentlemen. Well done.!

[@chrisleach7517]

Had the pleasure of seeing these guys live in Newcastle many years back and I cannot express how good they are live, the bass they make from tapping the guitar is awesome, absolutely fantastic night I'll never forget!

[@Cygnus0lor]

Them playing Tiesto's version of Adagio for strings on guitar. Man that brought me some memories...

[@BJORN-rx4jz]

Forget about the excellent performance, look at how much fun they had while playing ❤️

[@discus48]

ma sei il Bjorn di Arona?

[@НиколайБондаренкинов]

estoy completamente de acuerdo😏

[@alan8887]

I would have loved to have been a fly on the wall the first time these two played together. Magnificent and wonderful. Brilliant.

[@sou.arthurmekyez]

It’s incredible how transcendent music is... No words needed, only some pieces of wood, strings and two talented and creative guys

[@TheGostables]

This is the most soothing sound I've found in 2020 and I can't stop listening to it.

[@FlockofAngels]

Tiesto’s Adagio For Strings, beautiful rendition, emotion and vibrant energy! 💕🌞💖💗

[@marcohermans3207]

I'm a guitar player myself . It's freaking awesome. It's different and that's good ! This isn't about playing a lot of notes in a lick or a solo but keeping the groove and melody going. I tell you this isn't easy to keep it up for 23 minutes. Normally I don't like dance or trance but this performance blew my socks off. well done !!

[@journeymanmusic1038]

Used to love watching these guys busk in Bath whilst waiting to play myself. They used to totally stop the high street with crowds you do not believe! Super nice and talented guys who deserve all of their success.

[@welshdruid1957]

Your turn next

[@RobertJGD]

I almost cried, you're masters, geniouses! Thank you from Poland

[@leemartin2978]

I’ve seen them a couple of times in Cambridge and they were fantastic, and really friendly. Happy to have a quick chat. They created a great atmosphere very quickly

[@alexjones7043]

Your version of adagio for strings genuinely brings a tear to my eye. Thanks for this performance guys.

[@dananderson1561]

Playing an electric guitar like an acoustic, and playing an acoustic guitar like a bass. Love it 👍

[@1308lacaochuerta]

I don’t know why, but this music makes me cry of happiness!! Too many feelings come to me at once!

[@sdalt001]

Pure happiness that makes your soul sing.

[@matthewstrycharz9068]

I have to say that somehow this is the first time that I have seen this video. It's insane and one of the BEST duo talented guitar players I have ever seen........ These are the greatest and most talented team out there!!! Incredible guys....... simply the best of the duos out there !,,,,,,,,,,

[@Jackg1949]

I have played guitar for 60 years, these two young men play at a high level, but to do it simultaneously is another level…I really enjoyed this…

[@AlanAttack]

I've been playing 29yrs....excellent these guys, pure entertainment, its fantastic.

[@pjneethling26]

Just how amazing was electronic music in the 90's? I wasn't expecting Till I Come.

[@V19KEEandP33ETO]

Was so lucky to have these guys play at our wedding in St Andrews in 2015, absolutely amazing and really lovely guys!

[@krishnanunni2665]

that was cooL...

[@zero_s]

that's nice

[@buzzliteyear11]

I'm so freaking late to this party, YT you have one job show me the cool videos. So did not expect those absolute classics from two guitar players...absolutely loved it boys.

[@guillaumeansart9087]

Quel est le morceau D'ORIGINE.?

[@DerSystematiker]

I actually had tears of joy running down my cheeks... When I watched this the 3rd time in a row!

[@leing2021]

What type of guitar does the rleft side guy uses

[@macdonagh313]

Yeah, same hear. Joy, sorrow, nostalgia. Un-fuckin believable!

[@mybrotherskeeper111]

Man, these guys are on point! 7:45 - 8:45 is just awesome! Hopefully see these guys live one day.

[@pcurran8455]

From reading the comments there are some seriously intelligent guitar players picking this a part. But to ask why the crowd is enjoying themselves is puzzling to me. Wish more people would get lost or found in music and just enjoy it. Be grateful and congregate in happiness.

[@sykwookiee]

Patrick Curran I agree sir....thank you...

[@rickf6375]

Man, don't check out the guitar part of KZbin. It's mostly just wannabe professionals picking on others playing and only about 20% of people simply enjoying the music. It's no fun to check out the comments

[@coewhat]

You are missing the whole point of what a TED talk actually is. These guys, although good enough to entertain the crowd and ppl like you, simply fell short of the usual TED expectations.

[@SparkySINN]

Yes they are obnoxious... this is amazing.... they must not like techno or EDM... Plus they are OBVIOUSLY just really really jealous.....

[@wadeecone5299]

Patrick Curran and

[@judysblueeyes]

Wow. This starts out with Encore Une Fois which is a trance track that came out in early 2000’s. Then followed by so many others I love. I recognized it right away and pulled it up in my iTunes library. One of my faves and can’t believe how they replicate it so well with guitars. Amazing!!!!!!!

[@macciebe]

2 guitars, a whole heap of feeling and good songs ... can't beat that !-

[@nobodyleftbehind]

You got me when you played 'Children' I was transported to another time, across the world, a lifetime away.... beautiful, thank you

[@seaba56]

I’m always sceptical when a video title has “unexpected” in the title but I was gladly proved wrong. This was a pleasure to listen to.

[@andreakies8283]

Well I don't know why that put unexpected in a Ted Talk video title anyway. Goes without saying.

[@stevealbert3085]

What a talent to have, to play existing, or create new music, and to do so so technically perfect. Music is so powerful.

[@UnienMcIntosh]

Discovered this video by chance. I've been smiling for the last 23 minutes. Thank you.

[@mouldyminge]

God, this set took me right back to the best times I had in the 90's, made my hairs stand on end, loved it, thank you!

[@jamespapoutsis6243]

my ears are ringing, my heart is thumping, my head is spinning.....just Wow! Very innovative, I need a link to their music!

[@JeanLucGARNIER]

Why can't we like videos a thousand times? 🤩 These guys are solo good at strings, and it's actually unexpected to hear electro music played like this! Thousands of thanks for this great moment! 👏👏👏

[@BradfordGuy]

Tommy is not only a master guitarist of many styles, including a few of his own, but he is a genuine sensitive soul. The man seems to truly care about people and how they feel. He loves to make people happy, and he inspires other guitarists with his performances. I have yet to see him live, but I am sure his shows are fantastic.

[@ariel12131]

They sync so well and such a great stamina.👍🏻

[@Chreeq]

Thats some proper passion on stage. I wish more musicians could show how much they love what they do like these guys do. Absolutely fantastic to experience.

[@OlafBlaesing]

It is all about emotions. These guys just delivered.

[@sagerealestate101]

people might be surprised how well music connects us but people fail to forget that we're bodies of frequency

[@DARAINify]

💝

[@scottlutz2311]

“Playing the unexpected on the guitar.” Sooooo good. Sooo much pain. Sooo grateful.

[@aaronmathew2777]

2024 still here to listen this again and again...

[@williesnyder2899]

Their palpable fun is as infectious as their skilled music!!

[@dave175a]

Music like this speaks a language we can't speak, only feel.

[@thatidiotguy4489]

Facts

[@SixStringsCovers]

I recognize all the songs as I am a big fan of trance and house music. This is one of the best guitar performances I have ever seen and have seen many of them live. So much emotions into this and the rendition is beyond expectations.

[@kidcoma1340]

Hm, I doubt you have seen a lot of great guitar performances 😂

[@josedavidponce5061]

Ayudame con el nombre de las canciones

[@butterfly2385]

Love, love love, love, love love, love...wonderful...thank you treasures...cuddles, cuddles, cuddles...

[@davepretzsch6118]

Thank you Colin for all the years of beautiful music! God bless you sir!

[@stevemikellides5711]

That was simply amazing, they delivered a pitch perfect performance, engaged the crowd and had the most fun doing it, made my day guys thanks 🙏❤️ to hear the crowd singing along to Queen was the icing on the cake 😁

[@michelleobst4156]

Made by day too 🤘

[@wamariolunga3872]

Wow this is deep stuff. Am greatly fascinated by the beauty of teamwork, perseverance and unique creative art with passion in music.

[@garry9156]

"Bohemian Rhapsody" blew me away ! well the entire set blew me away !

[@RMate-bu7se]

It was very melodious. I loved it.

[@ajotanienu2693]

The smooth finishing hit my head high

[@TheFlyingKiwiNZ]

I thought the guitar on the left was too twangy and tinny to do the song real justice, but it was ok

[@garry9156]

It looked like a nylon string , Godin model and it was a little twangy .

[@garry9156]

still some excellent playing .

[@alekscz.8394]

They love what they do and do what they love - music is the most honest language in the world ❤

[@edfulginiti8798]

If music is intended to bring joy, well, then they brought it!

[@jujijime]

Who knew I’d be bopping my head to acoustic club music first thing in the morning on Saturday.. KZbin recommendation actually worked.

[@leing2021]

What type of guitar does the left side guy uses

[@julu1306]

Wow... I cannot believe this is possible in an acoustic! Phenomenal! Outstanding job!

[@Chrisdegreece]

Chapeau, Chapeau, Chapeau!!! Diese geniale Typen haben mich abgeholt, in eine Kapsel aus Emotionen, Beat und Flashbacks eine Zeitreise machen lassen. Ich danke euch vom Herzen dafür! ❤ PS: Meine Tränen an Freude und Überraschung konnte ich nicht verbergen.🎉😢❤

[@saurabhmonty9541]

That's lot of hard work ,practice skill, passion and madness right there.

[@kubel83]

As a long time guitar player I think this was super awesome. Great job lads. Respect from Denmark 🇩🇰

[@kimchungluong5702]

Some people say this doesn't require much skill. It does. It requires a huge amount of musical skill - just not athletic skill like upstart guitar players expect from any performance. Quick fingers and the ability to play fast are just athletic skills. Musical skill is the ability to make the audience feel the emotion of the music, and to that we don't find any lack of evidence here.

[@paulchaney7728]

Yes, it's called showmanship. In that department, they definitely earn a top grade.

[@mikef1848]

Finally someone who has brains. The vibe this gives me is out of this world, makes me want to grab an instrument and just play along. It's incredible

[@dalecarpenter8828]

It look pretty athletic to me !

[@RobShu]

I am a guitar player. 30 plus years. This takes absolutely no skill whatsoever. Just a sampler, a delay pedal, and a beginner guitarist. Any guitar player who has played for 6 months can do this. Not impressed whatsoever. Kinda ridiculous how much the audience gets into it.

[@BattlebornReapers]

Athletic? Athletic is not the ability to write with a pencil...Because as a guitarist/gamer/athlete only 1 of those 3 is athletic. Guitarist is string theory and this doesn't take much skill. The pedals to a lot of work.

[@jair-araujo]

We see in the world how single people can do fantastic things, but together with other fantastic people they go further and do the Extraordinary!!! 🤟🔝👏

[@sjdennis]

The people sitting still in the crowd are simply in awe and wonder of how this could be done simply on guitars. Also props to these guys, clever creative artists IMHO.

[@kruse8888]

Sam Dennis Let me guess, you’re not a musician😉 This is quite easy to play

[@sjdennis]

@@kruse8888 I play a bit, but just because something isn't complicated doesn't negate it's creativity

[@John-ob6eh]

Playing from the soul, an amazing talent!!

[@jeremyherritt4366]

Watching this was a true pleasure. Beautiful music and guitar playing, idk who you two dudes are but respect and keep doing what you do. Very emotional and impressive performance. Thank you

[@mikedawe692]

Pure joy. It sours, dips, pounds out lift to get height and sours again. Joy in motion.

[@JaYb97716]

Never thought Cafe del Mar and other dance anthems were possible on acoustic guitar. Amazing performance!

[@maxi_68]

I was totally blown away by these two guys. They are simply A M A Z I N G.

[@rodrimarion]

What a repertoire! Rapsody almost made me cry. Really well played, good job

[@mrbartlomiej]

The beauty of art is that it lets you see, hear or feel exactly what you need at the exact moment in your life it needs to happen. “Carry on, as if it doesn’t really matter🔥❤️”

[@jonesba2004]

Since the movie, “Bohemian Rhapsody” came out, I have heard so many different versions, all stunningly gorgeous. Proof the Freddie really did it. He wrote, perhaps the best song of all time, that reaches all. It has this amazing universal appeal with the ability to weave itself into every brain that it lands upon. No matter where it’s played, people know it and know it well. And we never get tired of it These two offer yet another version, and they’ve made it their own with audience participation. These audience members will remember this performance to tell stories to their grandchildren. Thank you.

[@DrunkenMaster420]

Jones Family mate this is before that movie came out... so yeah

[@the4realpsych]

This is absolutely wonderful... has caused tears to fall. These guys are amazing. Absolutely love it.

[@TheMaeq1der]

I lost my mind when y’all pulled out Insomnia! I yelled out loud to my screen “You shut up! This is to good!” Y’all are amazing!

[@walterblack8127]

And Darude Sandstorm!!!

[@quoth7330]

Been to see Showhawk Duo a couple of times, every time is awesome

[@danielcondran5767]

It took me the longest time to realize technique and speed vs soulful and emotional are simply different play styles. None are better or worse, just different. Friends of mine went full speed metal, and I was jealous at how good they were. I gravitated to the blues and slower picking. Then I realized we're both great in our own element.

[@vikramadityapaul7400]

My love and respect for the Guitar rose 1000 folds.

[@digitaIgorilla]

This entire first 15 min set is the soundtrack to my personal renaissance. Thank you.

[@benjamilreed4640]

Hahaha an old man very happy I think

[@iamrels]

Super impressive, there flow is just perfectly combined. Classic tunes.