Tommy Emmanuel on Tuning Perfection, Playing for 2.85 BILLION people, and more | Guitar Villains

Intro and Tommy Emmanuel's supervillain alter-ego: 0:00
Burning Questions: 7:14
The sound of tuning perfection: 11:12
Name Those Notes: 15:19
Dress up, show up, and do your best: 29:09
The difficulty of instrumental songwriting: 31:10
Tommy's unique approach to guitar playing: 33:35
The hardest and easiest thing about guitar: 37:49
Tommy Hollywood is working on a movie, The Tiger Rising: 38:42
Tommy's favorite airplane album: 42:10
Tommy's dream band: 42:46
Tommy's supervillain advice: 43:35
Welcome to this episode of 'Guitar Villains', my podcast that features some of the world's greatest guitar players in a way you've never heard before. Why Guitar "Villains", you ask? Because villains are cooler than heroes, it's just a fact. Today’s guitar villain is Tommy Emmanuel. One of the most musical guitar players you’ll ever hear, Tommy has been dropping the jaws of audiences for decades with this impeccable acoustic guitar playing that sounds more like an entire band than just one person. With flawless rhythm, unreal technique and a way of playing that just makes you laugh, Tommy’s musicianship is captivating in a way that will inspire you to pick up your guitar, or, maybe, just set it down and watch. Tommy’s way of explaining things is another testament to his world class talent, so you may yourself coming back to this one over and over, on this episode of Guitar Villains.
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Intro and Tommy Emmanuel's supervillain alter-ego: 0:00 Burning Questions: 7:14 The sound of tuning perfection: 11:12 Name Those Notes: 15:19 Dress up, show up, and do your best: 29:09 The difficulty of instrumental songwriting: 31:10 Tommy's unique approach to guitar playing: 33:35 The hardest and easiest thing about guitar: 37:49 Tommy Hollywood is working on a movie, The Tiger Rising: 38:42 Tommy's favorite airplane album: 42:10 Tommy's dream band: 42:46 Tommy's supervillain advice: 43:35 Welcome to this episode of 'Guitar Villains', my podcast that features some of the world's greatest guitar players in a way you've never heard before. Why Guitar "Villains", you ask? Because villains are cooler than heroes, it's just a fact. Today’s guitar villain is Tommy Emmanuel. One of the most musical guitar players you’ll ever hear, Tommy has been dropping the jaws of audiences for decades with this impeccable acoustic guitar playing that sounds more like an entire band than just one person. With flawless rhythm, unreal technique and a way of playing that just makes you laugh, Tommy’s musicianship is captivating in a way that will inspire you to pick up your guitar, or, maybe, just set it down and watch. Tommy’s way of explaining things is another testament to his world class talent, so you may yourself coming back to this one over and over, on this episode of Guitar Villains. Tommy Emmanuel on KZbin: kzbin.info Tommy's website: tommyemmanuel.com Subscribe to Guitar Villains on Spotify: spoti.fi/3i8q2xg Subscribe to Guitar Villains on Apple Podcasts: apple.co/3n08vL3

[@michaelabe4040]

Nice new podcast

[@bobsmodelcars42]

Hi

[@winter2400]

Can't believe you got Tommy Emmanuel. One of my all time favorite guitarists

[@rustyshackleford6549]

Dude! Thank you for making a legit guitar players podcast! Your the man huge fan!

[@commentfreely5443]

villains aren't cool. they are responsible for all the shit people hate.

[@VeritasGames]

Hearing "Those Who Wait" changed my life more than 15 years ago.

[@trollfat1440]

hey, I really like "Floating Free", great vibe to that song.

[@hoytdmartin]

Paul Gilbert seems like a slam dunk for this podcast.

[@shreyansjain3571]

We want Guthrie govan in season 2!!

[@trevelyanjoelpakkari1720]

If he brings Guthrie it'll be the best lesson we've ever watched

[@tennentslover]

God himself.

[@raymonddonovan3629]

Yes!

[@geoffpink5280]

Guthrie - Emmanuel jam

[@RC32Smiths01]

I could personally never see Tommy as a villain, the man is simply too kind and humble! Nonetheless, such an awesome interview as always!

[@zaviercadorin6244]

Tommy Emmanuel is such a great man. Such a gift, it’s like his music is literally from heaven. Such beauty.

[@michaelfrancis1]

"your technique should be invisible"... Wow! Gratitude... It's about the music; not the ego :)

[@PavelFomenkov]

Haha, I was the guy with the big heart sign in Russia. Great to hear Tommy mention it from time to time!

[@EdgeOfFuzz]

I hope Tommy will live forever. Just one of the greatest players ever to exist.

[@antwniskwstis2036]

I think kiko loureiro would be very interesting for the podcast

[@lucasw2935]

Yes!

[@letossgm]

Two words: To ta lly!

[@tylergunther8219]

Y E S.

[@BrunoGarciaMusic]

i want it all and I want it now

[@sebastianxu9084]

yeah! Kiko is such a down to earth and inspiring person!!

[@whitenoise509]

Tommy Emmanuel is such an inspiration. The most beautiful thing about our instruments is the certainty you will improve with dedication and a focused practice routine. He is a shining example of this. Not many things in this world are so free from the whims of luck and circumstance.

[@HigzyTeflon]

lol.. I just had a John Petrucci moment: Hearing the story behind "Ruby's Eyes" had tears welling up in mine. That's one of the best things I have ever heard in all my life. What a humble man! Great interview.... very well done.

[@nhproductions1895]

Thanks for inviting my favorite acoustic guitarist!!!!

[@rafiexperimental]

this mere youtuber now became big enough to have a conversation with legends... what a guy

[@seantierson2633]

Wednesdays are Mondays for me. Nothing like listening to Tommy even just talking. He's one of those guys that's forgotten more than we'll ever learn. Amazing way to start my work week

[@jethrox827]

Tommy and his brother Phil Emmanuel are two of the greatest guitarists to ever come out of Australia. Tommy started out as the drummer and Phil the lead guitsrist of their band Goldrush. Tommy used to pull out his acoustic and do a great duelling banjos with their banjo player and Phil used to also get into it. Phil died a couple of years ago from an Asthma attack and will be sorely missed by all Australians that knew him.

[@Crinkle65]

Just saw Tommy play Annapolis. It was simply fantastic. He’s in a league of his own

[@smokestackstudiosgem]

The most inspirational guitar gigs for me was seeing Tommy and Phil play at the Armadale Hotel in Victoria Australia throughout the 1980’s. Everything from Vangelis Chariots of Fire to ZZ Top to their original music… full band and bawdy jokes that can’t be repeated here. As a young guitarist I was floored completely and they made me work hard on my craft for the next 35+ years. They were and are to this day the most entertaining and talented musicians I’ve ever seen live. Terra Firma is a masterpiece of interplay between the brothers and funny as hell too. Check out the first solo on Terra Firma by another Aussie legend, Jack Jones aka Irwin Thomas, I believe a Bogner ecstasy was used in that session? I was lucky enough to play at Tommy’s world record attempt with a few hundred other guitarists in Melbourne Victoria back in the nineties too. He was also shredding on his Tele as well as his acoustic back then. Long live the Emmanuel family legacy.

[@thatguy1185]

I was already sold on this series. Now you're just spoiling me.

[@rasersharp9744]

The first time I heard classical gas was on a film. I waited till the end credits to try get the name and found it, went online and the first search result was Tommy's cover version, melted my whole head. Still does to this day! Awesome

[@deepenwadhwa4027]

Wow! Tommy has always impressed me with his playing and songs but I never knew he was so smart. He genuinely felt like a super smart guy and an adorable grandpa at the same time. I also love the fact that most of these "guitar gods", as we call them, are so humble in nature. These people are so down to earth and feel like normal people who you might bump into on a sidewalk. Mainstream popstars, rappers and DJs, take notes!

[@legatrix]

Such an Australian as well. Very pragmatic. Get on with it!

[@azharsofjan9181]

This Guitar Villains thing is really great!!! Can't wait for the next one!

[@IdealElectricinc]

What a fantastic interview! I almost never watch guitarists interviews but I love Guitar Villains. This is my favorite so far!

[@zxcvmjg]

Nice work switching it up for the segments and such! Tommy is a treasure and glad some younger players are gettin hip to him - he's really the gold-standard for harp/cascading harmonics too

[@tresblack4739]

Very excellent interview!

[@AbsoluteCADS]

Thank you for this awesome series Tyler. This guy dropped by jaw live in Perth in the 90s

[@khall187]

Great interview, and great questions. Great job listening and letting Tommy answer without interrupting.

[@ResidentBarefoot]

Man you really are turning up the heat with this podcast

[@JohnDoe-ds6pr]

Great format Tyler. Your guests are pleasantly surprised at your original approach to interviewing, taking everyone including the audience to an unexplored place. Well done !!

[@stevenjones6780]

Great format. Very inspirational...

[@BradColemanisHere]

Excellent interview with an amazing guitarist. My face scrunches up like I'm singing the notes in my head when I listen to him. He's the most amazing, most emotional player of the acoustic guitar I've ever heard. Thank you for including him in your podcast! What great stories too! I mean, not just one but several "wow" moments.

[@johnnydingo8680]

Brings back memories of seeing Tommy play live. Had the good fortune to see 3 of his concerts and each time I was mesmerized by his sound and skill.

[@thomastucker6506]

Another awesome interview great show.

[@sugatooth]

Tommy Emmanuel was the one to inspire me to pick up guitar. Loved seeing this kind of candid conversation with him.

[@rosesblood99109]

Tommy emmanuel is my hero. Ive seen him play live and Jesus it was amazing. Never will forget.

[@Aaronius_Maximus]

Tommy and his instructional books were a huge inspiration for me since I was a kid. Thanks for bringing him on Tyler!!! Such a treasure this man is.

[@wayneartist]

I've met Tommy and seen him play many times. Very inspiring and genuine guy, and provided the soundtrack to the early nineties for me.

[@TDo280199]

Goshhh this podcast is seriously awesome!

[@soumikdutta5358]

This is a great series brother, totally enjoying the podcast 😀 And I agree, villains do sound cooler than heroes 😎

[@jawad.physio]

Love this podcast, good job

[@daffa8372]

Wow, I'm impressed with all the cool guests you've already managed to have on this show. Keep it up!

[@cocolossal69]

Tommy makes me feel happy whether he's playing guitar or just chatting. He's magic. Love him endlessly and I thoroughly enjoyed this. Thankyou. The Mystery is my favourite Tommy song. Just thought I'd add that ❤️☺️

[@bradsparks6008]

Tommys inspirations are amoung the greats jerry reed chet atkins etc.... he always aspired to have the multiple guitar sound but take that and run off and create his own thing. Hes amazing

[@Caseysays]

Thank you for interviewing my favorite guitar player. Fun interview! Music is Win for sure!!

[@Jay-wk9xj]

Tommy is amazing and a very distinctive player.

[@mrssriplo1]

This makes me so darn happy!

[@moresquatsmoretwats6298]

This was awesome!

[@shawnmcvey7789]

You might be able to get Robert Fripp, he's basically on an equivalent of cameo and making videos on KZbin. I think he'd enjoy the premise of the show, and you'd enjoy his....eccentricities.

[@tapilaha]

i went to a TE workshop somewhere like 2 years ago.. ended up being a musician & life masterclass.. what an awesome individual with such a wealth in knowledge and experience

[@halohat2286]

Guitar Villans is Win :-) Every episode has been great, thanks so much.

[@68able2]

man this podcast is so great

[@216trixie]

Amazing! One of your best shows. Thanks.

[@TheBluesboy89]

i find everything todo with these podcasts to be inspirational

[@nethbt]

Dude's a guitar super virtuoso...Every player is jealous of his playing

[@JonasCraftUltimate]

Inspired* not jealous

[@kylemoran4343]

We NEVER miss seeing Tommy when he comes to town !! (Clearwater Fla.)

[@cbmoore444]

Thx for this Tyler! Tommy is amazing!

[@jimmyanderson1966]

Oh my god incredibly excited for this

[@introboyted2005]

Tommy's so inspirational!

[@uvasif28]

Yes Perfect!!!! Those transitions!!! much faster and not awkward anymore!

[@fretburns]

Awesome Tyler....loving all your interviews .. Tommy is my fav acoustic player,and as you said "His playing always puts a smile on my face" :)

[@till4405]

really nice work. It takes so much time to prepare those interviews and you do a great job. I would love to see Tomo in a future interview

[@locle7998]

Tommy Emmanuel, a great guitar and a wonderful human being. I still hate myself for missing his show in Perth last year.

[@rawrimaoctopus5715]

OMG you got tommy on finally that you so much he’s so interesting and truly brilliant

[@EVS-114]

The intro is so soo good... 🤘🏻

[@theonlyredspecial]

Brilliant stuff Tyler 🧨

[@Jimjolnir]

I was around16 when I read about Tommy in a guitar mag. I wouldn't hear his music for years, but the article and tabs inspired much harmonic awesomeness!

[@lorenzodappiano4502]

Legend has it that he can kill a man with just a finger.

[@fadeskywards1245]

"I can kill a man with my thumb." -Greg House

[@perpetualbystander4516]

I can kill a man with just one finger too, my trigger finger that is. 😁

[@rodnitez2762]

We want Tosin abasi next

[@courtmarr5714]

Pretty stellar. :) Tommy again is one of my favs.

[@markrobinson8410]

tommy is probably the best acoustic guitarist in the world

[@bradsims5116]

Who doesn't love this guy. !

[@Shteben712]

Classical gas made me fall in love with guitar

[@NytronX]

Kinda crazy this only has 48k views. If only people knew.

[@joshyouah489]

tommy emmanuel's practice is unmatched

[@PloqNiul]

Saw the thumbnail for this and actually yelled a tiny bit. Tommy is the man!

[@kipwilliamson5737]

if only this show was created earlier. we'd have the best guitarist on the best episode, we might've gotten an evh episode. I'd be happy with a Jimmy Page one too lol.

[@raymondvaughan6262]

Good interview tommy emmanuel one of the best by far saw him a,few times brilliant makes you want to pack it in sounds very ill just talent 👌

[@TheUberVideo]

My acoustic guitar hero

[@gregbey9237]

I really hope to see him live one day before i die

[@lewisbirkett4428]

Yess love to hear Tommy listening to Union Station, that's such an amazing country album

[@RandomShites]

Legend

[@TheMrBate]

Tommy is awesom! Great villains!

[@svenwieczorek2242]

Love it

[@ianm6204]

Tommy is a dead set Legend. Going to see him in May. He is an inspiration and one of the best Guitarists I have ever heard.

[@Watergrovey]

Great call on Abe Laboriel!!! Fantastic bassist!!!

[@PierceTrey]

This is awesome, TE is me favorite!

[@islandofmisfityoutubers6734]

Cool!

[@MrTitanTopper]

Very enjoyable

[@speedup58]

tommy emmanuel is why i picked up the acustic

[@boblincolninc.9654]

you wrote my favorite intro song ever I guess

[@midnightaustin9287]

Finally TE my guitar hero

[@tyleigh4309]

Excellent 👍🎸🔥

[@kellyhanna4730]

A great player. A stupendous moment with one of the greats. Thank you. I never post stuff either...

[@percival743]

Tommy is undoubtedly the best acoustic guitar player of all time

[@trevelyanjoelpakkari1720]

Tommy Emmanuel is the reason I don't play acoustic.

[@enspike]

Why?

[@ogawasan5581]

@@enspike He meant it as a joke ... like ... Tommy is just too good ... if you pick up an acoustic and think about him .. you'd just put it back down 😂

[@commentfreely5443]

my brother brought me a jew guitar years ago and brought some guitar for himself. tommy visited their base one day and signed his guitar.

[@anuvette]

@@commentfreely5443 what's jew guitar

[@JohnnyGuitar]

Tommy, after Chet Atkins is my AGH ( Acoustic Guitar Hero ) I hope one day i’ll be lucky enough to interview him in my own show at Johnny Guitar’s Channel. Guitar Villains 🤘🏼🤘🏼🤘🏼

[@ansem6167]

Wow the story about ruby is so beautiful:)

[@KenHinzman]

I think Luca Stricagnoli should be up next. That guy kills it!

[@ChampionBuddhaBoy]

I met Tommy before his concert once and he signed a guitar for me :)

[@errflow]

class act cheers

[@rocknrollsingh7568]

Very nice