Tommy Emmanuel - Amazing Grace, Seoul 2009

Tommy Emmanuel
EBS Space, Korea
Sep.30.2009
Aired on Jan.26/10
Setlist
1. Locomotivation
2. I Go To Rio
• Tommy Emmanuel - Inte...
3. Windy & Warm
4. Classical gas
• Tommy Emmanuel - Wind...
5. Guitar rag, Saturday night, 9 Ib hammer
6. Stay close to me
7. Angelina
• Tommy Emmanuel - Inte...
8. Kentucky
9. Cowboy's dream
10. Tall fiddler
• Tommy Emmanuel - Tall...
11. Questions
12. Amazing grace
• Tommy Emmanuel - Amaz...
13. Mombasa
• Tommy Emmanuel - Momb...

[@ddanddan3978]

He plays with passion not pride......so beautiful.....

[@BillSmith-ku1tp]

The Hardcore Nodder that is what it's all about

[@F20ization]

Your comment is so wise.I am guitarist and i get a big moral lesson from Tommy and your comment.

[@theID2]

bullshit. he's showing off.

[@handsomedevil4928]

@@theID2 he’s just good.

[@theID2]

@@handsomedevil4928 of course he's good. he's also showing off because that's what he does. with tommy, it's always about him .... not the music.

[@thomasjefferson1457]

The audience there seems so much more mature and respectful of the performer than they do in the United States. It must be quite rewarding to play for an audience like that.

[@ForceNorway]

Bish u alive?

[@sguerilla6142]

you have lots of concerts in America and that's why people react differently . this crowd has chance to see him now and probably never again..

[@jamesbachreeves]

@@sguerilla6142 No, it's not just that; it's a real cultural difference. I notice it even more between Japan and the USA; when I see a J-Pop concert over there (for example, Perfume), the audience is rapt, but follows directions not to use cameras or dance in the aisles or whatever. In the US, forget it -- hundreds of cell phones and tablets held up to block others' view, pushing and shoving at floor level ... even politically-correct booos when they ask for boys, then girls, to cheer. It reflects our entitled youth culture, which (since that chamber of horrors called the 1960's) has spread to include the middle aged.

[@xbman1]

jamesbachreeves Sum it up. Culture with class and culture without class.

[@gertnood]

@@xbman1 One culture with class, and another with ass.

[@michaelpage7691]

He’s one of very few who makes the guitar sing. Love his passion and exuberance to entertain people. 👏👏👏👏🇦🇺

[@wojciechzby]

The best fingerpicking guitar player that ever lived.

[@matthuggmusic]

That's for damn sure!

[@roman14032]

oh no doubt but can you imagine what the kids who are growing up on this guys playing are going to be like AND THERE ARE A TON OF THEM

[@tomas7902]

Definitely, but i respect also Andy Mckee, Calum Graham, Justin King and others :) For example very special is tapping skill of Erik Mongrain :)

[@tommihail282]

Alongside Chet Atkins and Lenny Breau..

[@owengardiner4628]

Check out woody Mann 👍🏻

[@rakshankm4439]

The song starts at 2:56 For anyone who visits regularly, like me

[@madeleineplatt2750]

What a honor to have Tommy in this world!

[@HommaKnarf]

"The one day you pick it up and feel like a master, the other day you pick it up and you feel like a complete fool" Exactly, I thought I was the only one ;)

[@tomas7902]

+Frank Homma Happened to me few times and i was so disappointed. Now i know, even the best acoustic guitarist in history have "bad" days. But even during these days i believe he is still better than the rest :D

[@MrTomanderson76]

+Frank Homma It has happened to me way more than I care to admit!!! But alas I still practice nearly everyday just I have for the last 48 years.

[@Anappa11]

+Frank Homma Lol - yeah. Some days I pick it up, decide that my left hand has betrayed my right hand and just put it down. Its best for all parties, lol.

[@MrTomanderson76]

+Anappa11 It's bad enough when the guitar argues with you during a practice session. But just wait for it to happen to you live on stage as it did for me not once but twice!!!!

[@kylehubick6589]

Same! I was so glad he said that 😁

[@stuart.8273]

How can a piece of wood with most of its varnish gone and some metal strings under tension, bring tears to your eyes? By listening to Tommy, that's how.

[@ivannovotny4552]

Stu Art, well said.

[@rwblackwell]

Late reply/agreement, but it's simple, and you probably already know this. It's not the instrument alone (sometimes not at all). Peeps like Tommy, can probably pick up a 2X4 with a length of chicken wire nailed to it and be able to make wonderful music. I'm exaggerating, but my point is, their ability to draw us in so deeply comes from years and years, and yes, even more years of practice and performing. YEARS! Tommy wasn't born with a $2000 guitar waiting for him to pick up and instantly be a virtuoso. He had to learn... Of course, Tommy was born with an unnatural amount of natural raw talent that his learning curve obviously differs from "normal" guitarist... ALTHOUGH, he does mention that he STILL has to practice these hard to play songs that HE actually wrote and/or arranged. Still practicing. And again, he's playing this song in (I think) a drop C tuning, which my acoustic won't even allow due to it's cheapness... Damn, I'm conflicted now... wait, I have a great solution to my dilemma... (clicks replay button...) Yup, simply breathtakingly inspirational!

[@ivannovotny4552]

@@rwblackwell YOU NAILED IT BUD....!!

[@ivannovotny4552]

@@rwblackwell "Piece of wood with wires" in the proper hands....

[@elzywood]

Stu Art. Andre reiu ballad for

[@akanecortich8197]

Amazing Grace (no matter the origin of the melody) is a Gospel song, about salvation. As the song progresses so to the emotion grows, to strong gratefulness and joy of being saved at the very last as the author of this song experienced. Tommy nails it perfectly.

[@markworkman5806]

Well spoken. And by the way Jesus is the ONLY way to Heaven! Had to throw that in

[@heydude7568]

Akane Cortich just as Jesus was nailed perfectly for us. AMAZING GRACE! thank you Lord!

[@markworkman5806]

I agree 100 %

[@gertnood]

@@markworkman5806 Why don't you throw it out again too? This is about music, not fairy tales.

[@markworkman5806]

@@gertnood I pray for people like you. Some day you'll wish it WAS a fairy tale. Hell is a real place ! Jesus spoke more about Hell than Heaven

[@BrianZhangMusic]

He is really one of the most inspirational people to have walked on this planet

[@quickdeuce]

Absolutely agree Brian, Tommy Emmanuel is unique and has brought his talent to an unparrelled level.

[@aerrhh]

for me, best guitarist of the world nowadays

[@MsPandaHime]

C.G.P... nuff said

[@jamesrobertburke9500]

One day youll play that music to Jesus in Heaven bro on a guitar that will never go out of tune , bless you brother a true gentleman

[@Maxumized]

Wow...you said it brother, Amen!

[@kevo4120]

Jesus? Catch yoursel on ya rocket!

[@tomrockliffe473]

And play it in God's favourite open tuning :G sus.

[@chestermcdaniel106]

Amen and amen

[@F20ization]

hhhhh,i think he has already got a visa to go to heaven because of his amazing guitar sound creative and his passion in music in additional goespel music.

[@vyvynylification]

This is how I discovered Tommy Emmanuel all those years ago. Fast forward to 2023 and, whilst I can see the signs of him getting older, I'm just so happy to still see him performing with all his energy.

[@wayneplaster7152]

He doesn't play the music it flows through him. He captures the heart and soul of the melody.

[@stevepink6575]

Mr Emmanuel, and I will use the correct term Mr. Emmanuel because he deserves the respect. Mr. Tommy Emmanuel is one of the best guitarists that has ever lived. His determination to play the guitar and also at the same time entertain the listener is outstanding in his field. Thank you Mr. Emmanuel for the time and effort you have put in, I, for one, salute you!

[@justjames1111]

This guy Tommy Emmanuel has truly been 'Touched by the Hand of God' and we're so lucky to have him here, just wonderful.

[@user-tb2jy9lu3d]

I read somewhere one time where Tommy was requested to play by a dying man's bedside and he did. Love this guy. His version of Amazing Grace is what I'd certainly not be ashamed to have played at my funeral.

[@vanillebudding]

This has to be one of the most beautiful things I've ever heard! His own compositions are AMAZING, His arrangements and technique are perfect and creative. But this is one of the best things he ever did I think. Live or studio, this performance is THE thing. The beautiful melodious stuff, the calmness, the perfect smooth improvisations, the power. It's perfect! Absolutely STUNNING!

[@JoshuaMcConnellWP]

One of my favs along with somewhere over the rainbow. Masterpiece. Both of them.

[@robjh22]

I'm sobbing away and I'm not sure why, but I'm so happy for that girl that got the CD. What a great night for her. I'm sure she'll never forget it.

[@FriendlySpiderFriend]

"We are different everyday, but the guitar is always the same-beautiful" -Tommy Emmanuel :')

[@justsaying845]

Deserved to have a trillion likes and shares....amazing Grace❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@mandingo9999999]

Why isn't this guy famous. Like big famous. I've been playing for 30 years, and I just stumbled across him on PBS a couple years ago. Anyone that picks up a guitar dreams of the results of a lifetime of hard work and talent. Here it is.

[@AngeloIppis42]

A great unknown, just like Robin Trower. Learned about this guy the same way you did just by pure happenstance., got luck. Him and Monte Montgomery are masters of their craft

[@ElizabethGardner11d]

Perhaps you should have lived in Australia he is famous there is none better than the master and his brother Phil and Tommy together were fantastic. Phil died a couple of year ago.

[@BillSmith-ku1tp]

mandingo9999999 amen

[@markworkman5806]

@@AngeloIppis42check out Al Dimeola!

[@ajkirkcaldie]

@@ElizabethGardner11d last year, not couple of years 🙂

[@malcy700]

I think an angel once smiled at Tommy . just as he was born

[@carlsysad]

that was an unbelievably brilliant rendition! I've been playing guitar for 20yrs now and I can tell you how difficult this piece was. Nobody can copy this even in the next decade trust me ^_^

[@ducopieterse7103]

Het maakt mensen blij, daarom ben ik hier ! Prachtig

[@jetviser]

To my old ears, this is one of the 4 best tunes ever: 1. Amazing Grace 2. Danny Boy 3. Waltzing Matilda 4. Somewhere Over the Rainbow

[@patrickkelly7085]

Both written by Englishmen.

[@stephenstead6333]

He make guitar sound so nice. Tunes

[@Flickchaser]

I believe it is his love for people,the giving and sharing of music to others that keeps his talent so finely tuned that it's out of the reach for most people. He has the ability to transfer emotions to his instrument, and from there to our hearts.

[@Tonetwisters]

I love that comment: "One day you pick it up and you're a MASTER ... the next day you pick it up and you're a fool!" Boy, that's the truth. Been at it 57+ years, and most days, it just spanks me, and that really hurts my feelings. But occasionally, it just pours out of me like rain down a gutter, and gracious, that feels good. At 72, I am constantly fighting ill health, and that is a bummer. Had no idea Mr. Tommy was so humble and down-to-earth and appreciative of his audience. I sincerely hope that "Amazing Grace" has spiritual meaning to him ...

[@justintyme2764]

‘It’s a good job. And when I play people get happy’ And that’s a fact!

[@brockbest]

One very special Australian. Thank you Tommy.

[@edkawalec3360]

That man can make the acoustic guitar talk like nobody else... I'm breathless after that!

[@arnlmndza]

i just learned about him today, and now he's gone!!! God has given him much, he made us listen.

[@59Stinga]

Sometimes one must accept the greatness of another! Where the listener is caught between tears and smiles - this is one of those most spectacular moments! Truly moved!!!!!!!!!

[@saxman432004]

I see 700 and something thumbs down idiots....this man is pure genius. God Bless his man and his interpretation.

[@TerrorInTheGirlsRoom]

that bending phrase from 4:19 to 4:21 was so soulful. I was like "YESSUH WOO" and when the audience made no noise I was taken aback. you could see it in Tommy's face after he played it too. like *plays bomb ass lick* *face anticipates rouse* *face shows confusion at lack of cheering*

[@nmd3132]

I've held Cincinnati tickets for two years... and I'm not selling. rescheduled countless times.... I just pray I get to see this good man play ....

[@ncimson5318]

He is one gifted one of a kind player. Nobody even comes close

[@CZVergilius]

How can someone gives a dislike to this amazing performence..

[@CZVergilius]

7 years.. time flies really fast. damn...

[@syalutsa]

His playing is so full of heart it is almost unbearably beautiful. In addition to his incredible mastery, he knows the why of the music, which is to reach us. What a gift! Was lucky to see him in concert here two years ago. What a night. We were all completely stunned by his playing and what he shared with us.

[@MrPratz11]

THAT VERY LAST PROGRESSION IS AN AMAZING GRACE!

[@davebowman8407]

Tommy, you make´s me cry

[@iwanwhite3301]

Dave Bowman yes he does😢😌

[@sundaru1]

Amazingly Dave , me too..... he is so humble , what a lovely person ..

[@Candlemanification]

Won alot of souls in Seoul that evening.

[@Kyle-vb3fz]

I love his spirit, his passion for playing, and his willingness to make people happy. Always puts a smile on my face. I like that he is enjoyed the world over, not just here in the USA. Blessings, Mr Emmanuel!

[@zsl289]

THANKS!!! my long search is over!

[@paulalcos3722]

Very humble. Humility is a great virtue.

[@noctuamagna6724]

Putting in the hours is only part of it. There is an underlying gift from God in all of us waiting to be cultivated- the real joy is when you discover what it is. Work is a blessing not a curse, so working on your craft is not you "doing it all" but fulfilling a blessing in your life and honing a gift that you have been given. It is like a rough diamond. It has to be ground and shaped and polished very exactingly to be worth anything, but if you did not have the diamond to begin with...

[@JJohnston3711ProInk]

amazin' GRACE....HOW SWEET THE SOUND....thank YOU GOD and THANK you, Mr. Tommy Emmanuel,,,

[@andrelehmann2045]

That ONE could be me.... I never cryed so much tears by listening one guy .... no Kirk Hammet.... no Paul Gilbert...... no Joe Satriani...... no one but YOU...... ❤

[@biddibee3526]

Can't understand why anyone would give this a thumbs down

[@comptex7217]

They just don't know what music is. Or they are deaf !

[@michaelbonsness2593]

Brenda Be maybe because of the three minutes of talking before the music even starts

[@rogerbarreto2846]

same reason why people like u concentrate on the dislikes rather than the likes

[@jamesbarron6454]

@@comptex7217 And also blind.

[@mikerawls9619]

Is ok. They don't like free beer either.

[@ligialewis2182]

Tommy Emmanuel is truly an angel , walking and playing his magical guitar amongst us . His lovely humility matches his amazing artistry , and thus is such a joy to see and hear perform . He clearly blesses his audiences with his art and so receives the blessings himself , along with us . My wish is unreal - that Tommy never gets too old to do his magic for us - but I wish it all the same . I am 80 years old and I feel completely timeless and ageless when I see and hear him play . Thanks , Tommy , for being just who you are . . . couldn't be better . May God keep you safe and in good health . . . . Forever !!! George Lewis, Sr.

[@victorgodwin4458]

This is the most captivated I've ever been in any rendition!

[@martialsingerman7758]

Keep the guitar music alive it makes people happy it's true

[@Jonesman97]

Tommy is on of the best guitar players I've ever seen hands down. And it probably would cry if I met him too:) Such great feeling and emotion from him!

[@511Mrpaul]

I met him last year in person and I have played the instrument for over 50 years. I do agree with him about having good and bad days. And yes, you do have to practice a lot, but once you get past the basics it starts to be fun. I can play for two or three hours and it seems like 15 minutes. He is a nice down to earth guy, like someone who would live next door. He signed my guitar last year. Cool guy, great musician.

[@GuitSiva]

Hi Tommy... God bless. 🙏😊🎶 Gracefully. abundantly..Bluesy Amazing Grace. 👏👏🎸🎶😊

[@marcosrobert4869]

No Words...Just tears!

[@lelandhowell480]

I too have been playing for fifty six years, i'm convinced that no matter how well we play, the guitar will always be our master.

[@leecooper4213]

Leland Howell: Agreed. I guess that's why B.B. named his Lucille - She was EVERYTHING to him! There's a youtube clip of him, explaining how she got that name that's really quite funny & interesting....worth the watch, if you're interested. Google "B.B. King - Lucille"

[@rogerbaker2068]

The only version of this (grossly overplayed) tune that's worth a listen. Tommy's arrangement is beyond 'amazing'!

[@brianthompson2089]

Tommy's command of the guitar is overwhelming!!!

[@Pauly365]

I've been playing for 29 years. Practice practice practice. Results will follow.

[@stuart8663]

Amazing. What grace he plays with.

[@ehaber197]

i want to say he's the biggest ham, but in the best possible way. to see how much he loves the music and loves playing, and the emotion he puts into it, makes me super happy and emotional too!

[@fieldingmellish6856]

He ALWAYS nails the finish !

[@rickypalmer1142]

That melody has traveled many a mile; from below the deck of a slave ship to today. Bravo

[@abulthuis3]

Man, I love this audience!!

[@richkocher3330]

What a gift. May God Bless you always.

[@markb2418]

Wow - he talked about playing like a master one day and then the next day you can't seem to put two notes together. I've been playing for almost 50 years and have experienced that phenomenon countless times. But i thought it was just me - comforting to know that Tommy experiences the same thing from time to time.

[@guitboy5213]

I feel it too :) I wonder why... On the other hand I ride a bicycle to get to my work every day. I like it very much but there are days that I am so tired of it and I can barely get back home... next day everything returns to normal...

[@MrJbinchrist]

wow .... thanks for feeling the need to share this .... JESUS loves you :)

[@randomfriend9361]

I’ve heard so many classical pieces, so many times that now i began to understand those, and also the music for tommy emmanuel. It is actually beautiful. 👌

[@filipino3871]

This one teaches us that music should unite humanity...

[@dilwyn1]

When God made Tommy, how come he was first in the Que for ABILITY,PERSONALITY,PROFESSIONALISM, ETC? 57 years later I am still on the bottom of the ladder!!!!!

[@dean9598]

+Dilwyn Keep climbing! That's probably what Tommy would say :)

[@dilwyn1]

Lol! I guess so!!

[@johnal1913]

My goodness, he never ceases to amaze me! I probably could never play Amazing Grace that way, Chet said once, in one of his training vids, "you may not be able to play it just like me, but play it like YOU can." That freed me up to really Improve! See you again this October 1st, Mr Tommy Emmanuel, CGP,

[@fabricio_santana]

Men, Tommy must be an alien, his creativity is out of this world.

[@scottpritchard5677]

You’d be hard pressed to find anyone who loves playing the guitar more than Tommy Emmanuel.

[@bldlightpainting]

WOW! This is gorgeous! God is good and full of grace to cover our sins, IF we confess and forsake them.

[@stevelittle9289]

What a sweet gesture.... it made me cry.... and it felt good

[@IantheWoodcraftsman]

Amazing Grace -- amazing talent! God has given him far more that a fair share and more that perhaps all others of his genre. He's a man of God and so Amazing Grace is often in his concerts. May God continue to bless him! Thanks for posting this clip.

[@tillerman2000]

I could not agree more.

[@susanhoucke3220]

All I can say is thank you Tommy. Chills

[@thegratefulbrad3072]

That made me cry. Bravo.

[@XxAllGamexX]

what means bravo ?

[@thegratefulbrad3072]

It's what Italians holler during a standing ovation after an extremely magnificent performance.

[@XxAllGamexX]

drumstik Oh ok, The Italians use this word but it's french isn't it ?

[@EveryBreath29]

the guitar is an instrument that's like one day you pick it up and you feel like a great master and the next day you pick it up and you feel like a fool. It's because we are different everyday but the guitar is always the same, beautiful.

[@zetacon4]

This man is just amazing! I love how versatile his chordal movements are. I love his style and his beautiful inventiveness. I must get his music for my own here at home.

[@osifoedegbe3001]

So much dexterity. God bless you Sir

[@flintman5433]

SO BEAUTIFUL OF A RENDITION !!!!! THIS MAN IS SO BLESSED WITH TALENT !!!!!

[@Svilly12]

He is not blessed with talent. He worked hard his whole life.

[@flintman5433]

+Hot Dogs It's a blessing to have tallent

[@Svilly12]

flintman No, it's not. Saying it's a blessing completely cheapens it... like it's a gift. It's not. It's hard work. Years and years of hard work. Nothing more, nothing less. He wasn't born with the ability to play... that's like if I said to you, "It's a blessing that you can write English." No. It's not a blessing. It's because in school you spent years learning how to write properly.

[@jameswebber-salmon4295]

I'm guessing he worked on it everyday. Its something anybody can achieve but few do because of the effort and dedication involved

[@TheFleetfingers]

A dash of natural musical aptitude + many many many thousands of hours of practice.

[@normpaddle]

This song chokes me up no matter who is playing it, but this guy really fricken plays it! WOW! Thanks a lot.

[@Polpiv4tifish]

I love how the crowd really appreciates what he's doing. I watched a show in Townsville circa 2006, maybe a bit earlier. No joke, 3 times during the show people took calls on their phones. 2 of them were from the same person, and one was during "The Robin". When the song was done I'm pretty sure it was one of Tommy's relations who got up and asked the man to leave. It was the first and last time I felt truly embarrassed about my hometown.

[@guillermorodriguez2470]

Never heard tommy Emmanuel before and about 5 years ago I found him on you tube and he became my guitar hero . I know I’ll never be anywhere as close as good as he is but he inspires me to be a better musician and a better human being more humble and full of love to the world .

[@GforceProdComp]

He sounds like he doesn't even have to try, and he just wills the guitar to play what he wants. It's great to hear him talk about how hard he works to do that.

[@MrMetalhorse]

Just discovered Tommy today. Unbelievable player. I have only seen 2 videos of him playing and I'm already blown away. I can't think of enough words, this guy is phenomenal. He also seems like a really humble and nice person despite being a tremendous guitar player. People like him restore my faith in humanity. Haha

[@tonyswietochowski2282]

Mr. Metalhorse have a listen to his song “Angelina”. For me it’s just beautiful.

[@mandingo9999998]

Late reply, but look for 'SECRET LOVE & MICHELLE - KENDAL 2012'....its not human.

[@ananda.p.dharma]

what a play... amazing as always

[@Mastermooncake539]

goose bumps every time i look at this melodi with tommy

[@phialinfernandez8387]

It is very very true. An individual must have that desire to play at that moment to play. The passion in playing the guitar is so amazing.

[@rcc11]

Ryan toys reveiw

[@stag3t-muspsa910]

When I'm in a bad mood I turn to my guitar....makes me happy

[@denniswest8263]

Phialin Fernandez p

[@mahatmadoo2566]

A guitar is a measure of empathy from within. I can only be humbled by Tommy's.

[@og_jakey]

What an ending! Truly superb.

[@andribimo4]

too damn beautiful, I ain't even imagine it would be like this

[@windellmcspindell3652]

That guitar was lucky enough to have Tommy pick it up and breath life into it.

[@ACTUALLYRICH]

Goosebumps for days.

[@duaneholcomb8408]

Music transcends. Language, It speaks to our emotions. Thanks

[@onixtheone]

He preached the gospel much better and clearer with a guitar than some of the preachers here in America that use their voice

[@DanieleSRD]

I agree

[@withcranes]

Beautiful audience. Very gracious people.

[@paulussantosowidjaja8390]

This one part is very moving really, thank you for putting this video here. God bless Tommy Emmanuel for making people so moved and happy!

[@boreed5734]

Amazing is right..amazingly played....tears....