This Masquerade | Fingerstyle (Leon Russell / George Benson / Carpenters)

[@walterfingerstyle]

Hope you guys are doing well and staying healthy! Thanks for watching and commenting. Stay safe!

[@lewiemcneely9143]

Fine and you too! I always really appreciate how you put your tunes together. The chords always go with the notes which isn't the case usually; close as in horse shoes and hand grenades. But your are always spot on. Thanks!

[@jasoncatlyn7331]

Thanks and same to you 🙏

[@eriawanmuliadi1979]

Thanks, you too 🙏🙏

[@mulzale]

Yea.. you too

[@Bernd_Boeckmann]

Thanks so much, Walter, for presenting all this gems!

[@LaJoieDeVivre24]

My unborn son ADORES your music. I tried everything and yours is the only one he reacts to. God bless you, your household and increase your talent abundantly. You've brought so much joy into our home. Thank you!

[@walterfingerstyle]

Wow, that's incredible, I'm truly honored!!! Thank you so much for sharing that with me, you've made my day ❤️ Much blessings to you and your family 🙏

[@GuitarTime]

Imagine George Benson singing on top of this and play his masterful solo.. that would be heavenly 😍

[@RobMichael]

Few channels consistently prompt me to stop everything as just listen from beginning to end (multiple times) like this one. Kudos and thank you!

[@walterfingerstyle]

Thank you so much!!!

[@Pipsterz]

Nicely said Rob. I completely agree. Blessings and be well.

[@spektrograf]

So true and well said! 👍

[@ElDirtybacon]

My thoughts exactly

[@bhavikmehta.official]

I lost count now ....tht bass sound and voicings

[@MrWolmar]

Dear Walter, what an elegant, masterful guitar playing! It is pure pleasure to listen to your playing skills and to watch you. Everything looks so easy, but the opposite is the case. Perfect interpretation! Thank you, Walter, for this wonderful musical enjoyment! All the best Wolfgang

[@walterfingerstyle]

Thank you so much dear Wolfgang! Pleasure to hear from you as always my friend. All best / WRJ

[@simonlong4718]

quite mellifluous

[@davidmandelstamm8725]

Impeccable technique and musicality! I appreciate that Walter leaves "white space" where needed... avoiding the excess busyness of so many other guitarists.

[@juanmiguelexaltacion1336]

One of the best, if not, the best finger-style guitar cover of this song. Feels like I’m in a music bar these times. 🎧

[@ulalaa14]

Just can't stop listening on how soft the sound is😍

[@samuelessilfie1597]

Just returned from hospital duty. This refreshing music is enough to let me go of the day's worries as it lulls me to bed. Thanks Walter!

[@18echosf]

I love playing guitar, but have never seen anyone “enjoy” it more than you, Walter. The smiles on your face tell the story! The joy goes right to your heart and soul. And, your playing is stunningly beautiful!

[@walterfingerstyle]

Thank you so much!!!

[@CraigRelyea]

Beautiful -- love this tune, great arrangement and wonderful playing. Chord choices are amazing, and your sound is always sublime. Thank you Walter, hope all is well! 👏🏼🎶

[@leavethebasket7435]

I'm addicted to jazz!

[@bobbyg4137]

Again, you play one of my favorite songs, and make it better than the original. Good Job. and THANK YOU.

[@ravenband1947]

I only have three words to say wow,wow,wow!

[@garyschneider5781]

Walter really captured the feeling of that song with such variety. Amazing and so enjoyable. Thanks Walter!

[@warmweatherfriend1756]

I have four brothers who have been playing the guitar for many years. I'm a big fan but I could never make progress with the instrument. But, it's my favorite instrument when played well and this rendition of the Leon Russel tune is just splendid. WOW! Thanks for posting!!

[@Tittlemouse69]

You truly respect the song rather than beating it to death with distracting excessive fillers. You let the song breathe. Bravo!

[@LulaVivaArte]

The progression of chords was beautiful and complex at times. The execution was smooth and meaningful. I listened with great interest to it from the beginning to the end.

[@georgewest8468]

Oh, Walter, as a jazz guitarist I so love your fingerstyle renditions of songs from all venues and styles. Thank you for posting such beautiful music.

[@1142mt]

Extraordinary- just extraordinary

[@stufields5125]

I like the way you make it look effortless and you don't foul the tune showing some special skills that you have.

[@dahead5173]

How can anyone not love Walter? Pure joy and a little smile at the end! Perfect.

[@Guitar6ty]

Awesome rendition and the Godin sounds superb.

[@miscellanyman263]

Exquisite. I can feel that "gentle lilt" we BOSSA LOVERS are accustomed to :-) Thank you, Walter!

[@robjh22]

Yes, I was just thinking exactly the same thing. Only someone steeped in bossa can get that exact sound.

[@irwanbron905]

The Genius....

[@NBportofino]

I had the pleasure of seeing Leon Russell perform this live in the seventies

[@reinaldodacapo]

What is the increase of beautiful guitar music...Walter...thx 4 that original rendition..

[@garp4817]

I wasn't ready for that change at 2:15, this is just beautiful, the composition is so creative and you just play it so perfectly. Lots of love from Switzerland!

[@cdg-hzg]

Simply, WOW!

[@tanchosubagyo1957]

Master of fingerstyle

[@DCaff21]

In times like these, listening to you play is just what I need. You always bring me such comfort. Thank you, Walter

[@walterfingerstyle]

Thank you Daniel!

[@music6436]

Thank you.One of my favorites. Rest In Peace Leon

[@flourescentinflux]

Beautiful and gentle

[@shallyshal1]

Just gorgeous. Thank you so much. Shally

[@joseluiscahisfuentes6418]

Gracias por tú música tan elaborada en estos días.., Es uno de mis temas favoritos. Casualidad de que " Masquerade" es lo que llevamos todos por la calle😷 en Barcelona y en el mundo entero. Parabens Maestro

[@walterfingerstyle]

Gracias! 🙏🏻

[@calmclaughlin8185]

More videos from Walter is what keeps me going 🔥

[@walterfingerstyle]

Thank you Cal!

[@Pineapple9]

Perfect.....absolutely perfect...!!!

[@claudioiudicelli2009]

Magnifica esecuzione e arrangiamento. Grazie Maestro

[@benabbottguitar]

Downloaded the tab for this song along with other arrangements of his. Worth every penny.

[@walterfingerstyle]

Thank you!

[@kapekacava]

I knew George Benson when I lived in Hawaii! He would totally love and appreciate what you do! Especially with this song!❤️

[@georgianalabella7852]

Clean And Beautiful I Can Listen All Day Love It. Pete sr

[@eugeniomendoza5337]

love all your music....it makes me more relaxes and forget the pandemic. Classy

[@Diamondog186]

Very nice😎 Russell attended Will Rogers High School in Tulsa, Oklahoma, alongside Anita Bryant, who was two years older, and in the same 1959 class as pop musician David Gates. Russell and Gates played and recorded together as the Fencemen.[17] Also attending Will Rogers at that time was guitarist and singer-songwriter Elvin Bishop. During this time, Russell was already performing at Tulsa nightclubs. He took the name Leon from a friend who lent him a fake ID to get into clubs he was legally too young to perform in.[18

[@simphonysounds4570]

Me encanta la potencia discreta controlada que proporciona Low E + Walter = E= MC2

[@stufields5125]

I was picking up this piece before I heard your version. I sure like both what I see and hear.

[@FlowersAFS]

just a genius of music and a master of guitar playing!

[@rickf6375]

Many great guitarists out there but Walter's my favorite! Listening to him play is pure bliss :)

[@Bangkokguitar]

excellent choice for a guitar and awesone take on this Benson tune.

[@tomjohnson1252]

Very nice. Your playing one of my old guitars. Your tone is to die for. Keep playing your awesome.

[@MrJuGou]

I love your playing. Thank you very much. God Bless YOU

[@bailey.matthewr]

One of the best of your arrangements. Fabulous effort

[@johnlind5819]

This arrangement and playing is just wonderful. I remember when the George Benson album was released as if it were yesterday - just hanging around Tower Records trying to learn as much as we could about George and Phil Upchurch. Suddenly, the jazz section of the store was crowded! Leon Russell's original of his tune was also incredible. Thanks Walter for the great memories and fantastic arrangement. I am looking forward to your tab on this. This is absolutely a must learn! Thanks, John Gig Harbor, WA

[@walterfingerstyle]

Thank you so much John, great to hear from you!

[@bobschlegel9868]

Clean and quite flawless ! Thank you for the inspiration.

[@RayGuselli]

Fabulous arrangement and chords...and the playing as always.....wonderful....

[@heliodorbard]

Deser Walter, Your version of Masquerade is absolutely marvelous. For a very long time I was listening George Benson's singing finding IT as a masterpiece of voice recording. For me yours version is a top of guitar masterpieces. Thanks a lot, and be carefull to stay healthy.

[@walterfingerstyle]

Thank you so much 🙏

[@heliodorbard]

@@walterfingerstyle Sorry Walter for this DESER, it should be DEAR, but sometimes my phone knows better what I want to write and it is very difficult to "catch" the moment the stupid thing tries to be more clever than me. Great thanks for the MASQUERADE again. You had put a lot of feeling to this interpretation and a lot of deep understanding of this song. It's so nice to listen yor play.

[@bzbea1]

What a delight to hear this! Such grace, agility, and good taste! Perfect harmony! Many thanks for posting!!

[@rebelwithacause5307]

The only picker on KZbin that consistently has that warm sound that I like.

[@lawrencemartin6041]

Simply stunning. Thank you. Stay safe.

[@lucanettuno6986]

congratulations master. his performance is always impeccable. every time I am amazed.

[@josevillanueva6225]

Eres siempre genial Walter. Cada sonido de tus acordes, crea una escena, y al final, todas ellas juntas se convierten en una bella historia. Saludos desde España.

[@walterfingerstyle]

Gracias 🙏🏻

[@JayZondi-cd8jj]

So exquisitely smooth, so perfectly arranged, so beautifully incredible!!!

[@walterfingerstyle]

Thank you so much!

[@michealleeyoung4482]

....just outstanding, intriguing.

[@Giaco54]

That started out great and just got better and better - wonderful 👍🏻

[@JTM610]

Another beautiful arrangement

[@walterfingerstyle]

Thanks!

[@porkyswelding]

perfect song title for current events. great job

[@MaxTooney]

In a word, "Bravo!"

[@colingeorgeh]

Great interpretation as always. Love your sound. Thanks for sharing.

[@Robert-ts2ef]

Excellent skill and a wonderful arrangement. Bravo sir!

[@noldybenyamin8454]

Amazing .. great arrangement, wonderful playing .. thank you Walter ..

[@maxdecimoable]

Classe ed eleganza unite ad una non comune sensibilità musicale....semplicemente divino!

[@robjh22]

So beautiful, so elegant. I follow along for a while and say, "I can do that!" And then comes a slapped artificial armonic or giant stretch and I say, "I can't do that!" Beyond the technical virtuosity is lyricism and phrasing that can only come from a consummate artist. Thanks so much, from all of us, Walter. If you make a TAB, I'll be the first buyer. Su servidor, Rob.

[@walterfingerstyle]

Thank you so much, Rob! Tab should be available in a week or so.

[@paulkavsek3063]

@@walterfingerstyle Great arrangement, looking also forward to the TAB :)

[@phillipprince860]

As a musician I lift my hat to mr Walter Rodriguez

[@166Soccerman]

Another jaw dropping performance.

[@walterfingerstyle]

Thank you so much!

[@alexamato4527]

Beautiful job! I've played for over 55 years and you are an excellent guitarist! Thank you for sharing such a fine piece of work and talent.

[@donpark8278]

My favorite song, beautiful arrangement by my favorite guitar player.

[@TheFloridaPappy]

Wow! That was beautiful. Amazing talent.

[@seranadesongs]

Excellent rendition!!

[@scame76]

Just beautiful guitar sound and great playing

[@walterfingerstyle]

Thank you!

[@peterlustig8988]

One of my favourite Benson songs, arranged played by a real master! Thank You Walter, stay healthy and greetings from Germany!

[@alward5678]

Walter, God has truly blessed you. Your music is so good for my soul. Thank you.

[@jomacron1106]

WOW! That was SOO CLEAN!

[@pilotgundul]

Stay healthy sir... I love your play

[@sepatukulitbdg]

Very clean..

[@julcity509]

Walter Rodrigues Jr you're amazing!!!

[@jfreemannd]

Marvelously sublime...always wonderful to hear your arrangements, Walter

[@walterfingerstyle]

Thank you so much John 🙏🏻

[@moesy5868]

Bravo. Excellent. Always amazed here. Thanks Walter.

[@garryroberts5106]

Totally sublime ! Thank you Walter.

[@waweyn]

Masterful. Like I hear the whole band with just the guitar itself when I close my eyes. Thanks.

[@zineddinebrahimi9497]

God bless you Walter !!

[@austimbo]

Thanks Walter. Love your playing, that piece and that Godin!

[@pako2725]

大好きな曲です❣️ありがとうございます❣️

[@lorlibaldejo1694]

How I wish I could play guitar as good as you are. I love jazz! More power and God bless bro.

[@rogerweafer2179]

So SWEET. Love the whole vibe and one of the best acoustic guitar tones on the internet!

[@8287tjsaboe]

Your technique is amazing! I really enjoy all of your videos! Please keep them coming.

[@BoyTsamba]

awesome arrangement. and i also like the sound of the guitar. thank you.

[@lindamcdermott2205]

Walter we love you!

[@DenizeMontiel]

I really Love ur sound...thank u so much for sharing

[@LaFayta]

People say nothing is perfect but that song was played perfectly 👌

[@markknopflerisnot]

Melifluous and hypnotic.....well played

[@ChrisFosterSongs]

that transition chord at 0:50 is righteous! there are several other moments as well where your transitions are spectacular!