Tommy Emmanuel - Guitarist Extraordinaire

[@tobiasuhlig765]

I think Tommy Emmanuel is just where humanity has peaked

[@TomVanceMusic]

yup

[@jaydamccoy3385]

This is a gift from God. No amount of practice can make you this good. There’s definitely Divine intervention here.

[@timtremblay8601]

I have played guitar professionally most of my life but no one holds a candle to this guy.

[@miss.brun0]

I feel like this video perfectly encapsulates Tommy’s greatness. It encompasses almost all of his techniques, from his lightning-fast arpeggios, to his unique showmanship, to him turning the guitar into a damn drum set. This is what I show people when they’ve never heard Tommy.

[@gertnood]

He can do it all from A to Z, whatever he happens to feel like doing at the time. He's as sensitive at crafting a ballad as he is a wizard at the fireworks stuff. Gong to see him again in three weeks, can hardly wait! The man owns the instrument and completely fills the stage.

[@cocolossal69]

You're right, I showed this clip to a friend who didn't know he sang, and though she knew of his guitarist reputation, had never seen him play... she just kept looking over at me in total shock ... and just burst out laughing when he did the bass and drum bit. It was very satisfying 💜

[@lupcokotevski2907]

No adequate superlatives for this humble Australian. Just phenomenal.

[@extremereclusefallows5779]

Saw him in concert three times. How can one guy with a guitar manage to fill a theater? Pure mastery!!!

[@videowatcher4006]

Saves a fortune on additional musicians and lighting rigs!

[@larskolkman2506]

Wow, is that really true? I do not believe you

[@tecentral7564]

@@larskolkman2506 I went to see him and the concert was sold out to a couple thousand people, was great

[@BillPelican]

Step 1 - Be Tommy Emmanuel Step 2 - Profit

[@coryCuc]

@@BillPelican I'm changing my name then.

[@adrit5296]

every time i want to look again his clips, i say to myself: " this time, pay attention to that lick in particular", but 99% of the times i lose my mind into his music and can't really pay attention to what he's doing... he's just incredible

[@IBWIV]

:D

[@daveyponderosa9549]

Amen Pal!

[@6StringPassion.]

At the time this performance took place, I had been doing some IT-related work for Tommy's then-manager for a number of years. During that time, I attended many performances, and became friends with both of them. This performance was from a PBS-sponsored event that actually spanned two nights. The resulting DVD has become quite a collector's item. My cat destroyed my only copy, but I'll leave the ugly details out. Anyway, I was there, and so was my Maton 808TE guitar. In fact - it's the guitar on the stand directly in front of Tommy's amp. It remained on that stand for both nights (it was not played during the concert). I left it in the green room before the first show and momentarily panicked when I went to retrieve it and it went missing. Thankfully, someone let me know PBS borrowed it to use as a stage prop because they didn't like the way the amp appeared on camera. They asked me if I would rather they didn't use it, to which I replied "Please do not move it from that stage, thank you!" As I hold it today, Tommy's autograph above the neck has started to fade from wear, a sign of many hours of joy and perhaps a few moments of frustration in pursuit of joy. Watching this clip reminded me of the wonderful time we had in San Diego. What a great city! Got to see the zoo, the bay, and a few nightspots as well. The recently restored Balboa Theater is a work of art.

[@IBWIV]

Great story!

[@IBWIV]

First saw Tommy about 20 years ago at a NAMM convention concert at the Wild Horse in Nashville. He was in town to cut his first recording there. Amidst well-known artists including one of the last appearances by Carl Perkins, Tommy came out as an unknown with just a guitar and a stool and brought the house down!

[@gimmieabullet]

"There's no greatest ever...but no one is better than Tommy Emmanuel."

[@nogueira-lopesalexandre1337]

more innovative than Hendrix ? technically better than srv ?i suppose you're kidding

[@GermanLehmann98]

I agree Hendrix was really innovative, but SRV isn't a technique virtuosso, not even close.

[@peternemeth1777]

gimmieabullet someone's greater than tommy and that is Naudo. Check him out and answer me if you agree.

[@enzolo2420]

"more or less" "better or worse" is the virus spreading through the online community of music. people probably never to rarely saw live shows. it's probably due to american idol and others, but also due to our school system, business world, video games, sport leagues... there are winners and loosers everywhere and society is trying to reflect it onto Art. IT IS NOT A CONTEST AND YOU ARGUABLY CANNOT COMPARE THE ARTISTS.. i also feel like bringing up Hendrix and SRV under every video is some how cool these years. last is like comparing Einstein and Tesla to steve jobs and bill gates. thougts? EDIT: you can compare the artist but not RANK them. wrong terminology sorry

[@brandulph]

:-D no kidding!

[@zyrzzh]

I have seen so many guitarists' performances and I am a guitarist myself, I should say , that Tommy is totally on the different level comparing with any other guitarists in the world.

[@livemusichere]

I found myself clapping at the end even though I'm the only one here. Spontaneous genius.

[@tiagocastro8049]

There is 123 jealous guitarists that didn't like it ! Tommy is a monster musician, singer and entertainer is a one man band genius !!!!

[@WalterHolokai]

I've been a fan for years and he never ceases to amaze me. I love this guy!

[@punishr36]

His Harmonic/harp playing is second to nobody! The dude plays drums like a boss on his guitar! Most people don't even have a clue about complex harmonic picking! Great Composer too!

[@FilippoItaliano]

the energy of this man it's incredible !

[@cocosloan3748]

I bet hes older than you some 30-40 years. But in bed-he will outpreform you :)BTW i like your "Message in a bottle"....

[@matthewsorbie4396]

@@cocosloan3748 he's 64 now lol

[@wallyramirez5527]

Oh my GOODNESS!!!! No in ears, no tracks, no band, no pedals even though I hear reverb tones that are probably from the sound production.... just an instrument and his hands...this man is amazing!

[@beejoutbush3322]

Watch this mate.kzbin.info/www/bejne/a4apkmacf7WUapI

[@beejoutbush3322]

This one is a rig rundown where the dude keeps searching for TE's secrets and he's like...."I just turn it all up".....guy keeps searching though.kzbin.info/www/bejne/ZqfOqI2jhNZ6nZI

[@markrogers4316]

He never ceases to amaze me. The true heir to Chet's throne.

[@claudelarosa3378]

Tommy est le Prince des six cordes ,doublé d'un sens du rythme Exceptionnelle .Merci de mettre quelques parcelles de bonheur en ce monde .

[@larmontmoses]

technical proficiency. people are so amazed! the dude is a robot.

[@luisjaneiro7820]

BEST GUITARIST IN GUITAR HISTORY

[@donbelisle9849]

This guy is crazy good. I discovered him just a few years back from a friends advice. He goes from 0 -100mph in a split sec. Chet Atkins was really good, this guy is top of the game. Thanks to Tommy, so many times I laugh , sometimes I cry, I play guitar, keys, vocals, jazz trumpet. From all aspects of music, I just smile when I here tommy. Damn he`s good. I wish I had the time to practice and go back 30 years. He`s amazing!

[@adamcat4d]

Chet was his idol & mentor - great story, thank you 🙏🏽

[@mathewhale3581]

Well, that was just gorgeous The only thing I can see that he loves more than music is sharing it with others Gave me a big smile throughout - and that drum/bass thang at the end! Silk and cream baby

[@rocnroll0065]

The best Tommy!!!! I pray that many will carry that fiery torch you share with us all.

[@dennisjohndreher7258]

I'll go out on a limb, he is the " greatest guitar player ever"

[@stu73ke]

Quite probably

[@draetonalimoffatt8780]

Its a pointless argument and there's no right answer since "guitar" is such a broad term and there are countless genres and styles so you can't even compare. It's all great

[@newnoggin2]

Tommy Emmanuel would never say something so ignorant.

[@pls_explain9608]

@@draetonalimoffatt8780it’s a pointless argument because there is always someone with little appreciation of what he is doing can say - ‘but so and so is better’ and they link a post and after watching it, it proves my point.

[@marklyon6344]

Worked with the best in my youth but have never found a better, more talented man than Tommy. The man has unbelievable chops!

[@alexkappeler201]

Why isn t he even more famous ..?

[@davidbowen960]

Just imagine people. We're witnessing something from another world

[@JR828]

Totally agee with you.......hands down one of the finest overall guitar players of this generation.....a true musician!

[@MikeBikerKickstand]

Funny ...... watched me a ton of Tommy vids and never realized until this performance how he completely comps the Django runs up the neck. One of the true marvels of musicianship in my own lifetime. The talent of this guy is just ridiculous.

[@abiegreyvenstein5427]

This is Tommy at his best. AWESOME!

[@Dreama40]

Seen him live 5 times, hard to explain how GOOD he really is folks.

[@peterjongsma2754]

I saw him play The Concerto de Aranjuez by Rodrigo. That's in the Classical Repertoire.

[@gertnood]

Same here, he absolutely owns the stage. He is an interesting, entertaining, incredible musician every second of the show. World class.

[@samdepaepe6534]

Saw him yesterday. One of the best concerts I've ever witnessed. An artist at the highest level. He owns the stage

[@marswabisabi8918]

It is a pure bliss and joy to be able to see this Master at work !

[@MarioBruneau]

Tommy Emmanuel prouve qu'on peut être génial dans tous les styles de musique! Sa guitare est un orchestre! Bravo!

[@michaelreynolds6543]

Ive been playing guitar since the 70s listened to some amazing guitarists John Martyn Ralph McTell Bert Jansch mark Knopfler Jerry Reed Clapton and a host of others no-one NO-ONE can touch this guy this is as good as it gets flair showmanship and his timing is just PERFECT !!!

[@peternemeth1777]

jmphotography Please search naudo. If you have some understanding of the guitar then I promise you that he will blow your mind. Although I know it's bullshit to compare the best of the best guitarists with each other because any guitarist has its individual way of expressing himself and at a certain level reaches master level. but for me in many ways naudo is the best guitar player that I know. What this man can do on guitar can't be copied by anyone and his feel for the music and the ease with what he plays is incredible.

[@michaelreynolds6543]

Ha i did and im sorry he is just not in the same league !!

[@PlanetRockJesus]

"Take it boys." Looks around... Going to see Tommy next week in Elmhurst, Illinois with my eighteen-year-old son. Can't wait!

[@realcygnus]

beyond world class.......I'm like, Holy wtf !?!, every single time I see/hear him play..........much better than I ever thought humanly possible. & I'm well aware of allot of "top-shelf" stuff.

[@rickrodrigues2219]

Tommy Emanuel...a one man show, entertainer extraordinaire & the ultimate guitarist!

[@trevorl6469]

Wow...... stunned by this brilliance

[@oicu812123]

My favorite guitar player hands down ! A great entertainer as well. Never a dull moment watching him. Always left with us wanting more , as he should !

[@kennethlyneham138]

No doubt there are others who play as well as Tommy Emmanuel and some might say there are those that are better. But, he is not just a breat guitarist, he is also an entertainer who loves what he does and you can see he gets great joy from it, as does his audience, and when you put all that together, that's what makes him the best.

[@Pomiferous]

I see Tommy was feeling it on this number.I'm so blessed to have known his artistic input.

[@jamesbachreeves]

When I just relax, detach, and listen, there's something unique here. Really.

[@ovationpdh]

Fantastic! I saw him in concert recently, and it just blew me away!

[@dalewilliams3834]

Best showman ever . because he sure of his ever movement . world never see this many times. Again . once in great while a true artist will come alone .

[@adrianpedersen9230]

No one is better on a acoustic guitar than Tommy Emmanuel. Period!

[@danielbolger007]

Truly the greatest acoustic guitarist of all time! Bar none. Nobody comes close. The great Tommy Emmanuel!

[@spatialfrance]

Marvellous Tommy, simply the best. Happy new year for him.

[@punishr36]

Oh so totally correct! Ive played for over 30 years and play slide blues/Jazz and can hold my own acoustically too but this chap has such a massive range of perfectly executed skills that continue to floor me. Steve Vai/Eric Clapton/Chet Atkins/Joe Satriani have all said it one way or another that this guy is the total package. I can play 2 of his songs almost like him but what a shame he can play 1500 or more. His harmonic skill set is second to absolutely no one.CHEERS

[@yethuh]

He is phenomenal.

[@cliffwest5617]

Tommy can really put on a entertaining show. A one man band and his voice is good too!

[@IBWIV]

Great way to put it. Each has been given a special gift and we are blessed to witness it. One other thing I notice about Tommy though is that, where all these guitarists connect with the audience in a musically intimate way, Tommy also connects in a uniquely personal way. I've never seen an accomplished guitarist have so much fun on stage with both his music and his viewers

[@gmrrose7300]

Makes your eyes tear up he is so good!

[@theoriginalbillholt]

+gmr Rose -- So good even the ears get teary. ; ]

[@juliereising2220]

extraordinary! even better in person!!

[@spatialfrance]

He's the best. I saw him three times in show. Amazing man.

[@EranMalka]

tommy the king!!

[@JesseTouthangOfficial]

Goosebumps as always!!! Long live legend!!

[@andypandywalters]

Now that IS what you call talent !

[@ShowCat1]

I'm always blown away by this guy. Just amazing.

[@aderrrt]

Oh, Tommy!!!.....just see him LIVE and come out dreaming!!!

[@DerUnhold]

This is Amazing

[@thefreese1]

That old guitar has been played a lot.... and you can sure hear it ... that wood is so well seasoned... even though he's been rough on the top it has a sweet tone..

[@paolomrn4338]

Its ALIEN ! E.T. (Emmanuel Tommy)

[@derrellmorris8451]

Tommy’s hard to beat! Saw him live in Florida, the man is really to hard to believe, the best there is in my opinion (and Chet Atkins as well) Chet said Tommy was the “Best finger picker in the world” that’s good enough for me!

[@tuxguys]

What a great band he has backing him up, and what a great arrangement! I love what the percussion section does, and that bass player is absolutely bitchin': The part where he sings with just the bass-player walking, and the drummer playing with brushes, really swings! (Oh... wait...) Addendum, a year later: It's official... Among his other accomplishments, he is also the greatest Country Blues Player, ever.

[@World-as-i-c-it]

Great talent and entertainer

[@ossian11]

One of the best guitarists ever..

[@BostonBrand]

Pure greatness.

[@hosanaarc8595]

Ôi trời! trên cả tuyệt vời. Cảm ơn rất nhiều ! shung ha jung chỉ là hạng mới vào nghề thôi

[@malcolmbryant]

I know exactly what you mean. Thanks for expressing it so well.

[@ovationpdh]

FANTASTIC!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@pdive01]

Who are these idiots that don't give this performance by one of the greatest guitar slingers of all time a thumbs up? I'm am POSITIVE they can't play nearly as good as this man....

[@stefanholbek2449]

NO ONE can! ;O) (Exactly the point of my comment above!)

[@notyetskeletal4809]

Don't worry about 'em. Hello from a year a into the future.

[@04rit]

Hey Pat, they are all bassists who are afraid this guy might make them jobless..!

[@shsnj]

Mind-blowing. What a superb entertainer.

[@satamique]

Just mind blowing! That part was pretty funny! 3:57

[@filipvis4655]

Insanely inhuman and that possible on accoustic guitar?! This is great and everybody must and will find this is superb. Great man.

[@malcolmbryant]

It's almost impossible to believe that Tommy is playing with ONE HAND yet there your are folks, look and he is is!

[@studiovolcano]

How it's possible to play like this !?!? God exist -) Pat

[@sergeymironov4978]

Сказать что это круто, значит ничего не сказать. Игра Томми, это МЕГА-круто!🔥 Я не фанат рок-н-ролла, но в исполнении Томми это шедевр. Спасибо за хорошую музыку и хорошее настроение😊👏👏👏

[@muddybanjo]

Yep! Something else.Makes me want to learn how to play a guitar!!

[@GraemeGolding-geePgee]

I was very lucky to get a ticket of Tomy. Fabulous

[@daveyponderosa9549]

My oh my, Tommy is just darn good. Wow!

[@truthteller1914]

There might be a better guitar player, but not in this world.

[@peternemeth1777]

Truth teller Naudo is better. Chheck him out. Do you agree.

[@davidbearden9966]

I think it was Steve Vai that said..there is no 'best' guitar player, but nobody is better than Tommy..I think he is right

[@kirby4599]

@@peternemeth1777 No. Just no.

[@dineshbasnet3270]

Wowwwwwwww marvellous 😍😍😍😍😍😍

[@TheJho82]

Take it boys! hahahahaha... He is the best!

[@原拓馬-f8l]

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[@cocolossal69]

That was so unexpected and hilarious 😂🤣

[@bobovandamme]

MAN, this guy is from another planet.......

[@williangoncalves7043]

Fenomenal ✌

[@fabrizionapoleoni]

fantastic

[@coppulor6500]

Good lord!! how have I not seen him before?!?! what a badass!!

[@cortezcortez739]

What a performance! Flabbergasted :)

[@marcplancqueel2262]

Incomparable, le Paganini mondial de la guitare !

[@MrPicklepick]

I Love it ! WOW !

[@codylockett2461]

awesome guitar playing

[@benjgarcia7656]

Wow thank you for recommending this !

[@iamtolgason8106]

This really is so great!!!!

[@ramend1976]

Шикарно, молодца. Удачи Вам.

[@minicooper1568]

I've seen some of the modern day greats in person but I've never seen anybody that I think could out play tommy

[@Chribeify]

People are really good at the guitar, but there's just something special about Tommy

[@thisisabhishekgoswami]

Greatest of all

[@BenjaminPepiot]

Oh yeah... Just perfect !!!

[@dldldldl1000]

Sounds Great!