Tommy Emmanuel performs "Beatles Medley" on DittyTV

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[@wordreality1180]

After watching this my guitar will make a nice coffee table

[@angelofanella7860]

Don’t say that. That’s illegal

[@NimlothEnnue]

Here's a comment from a Reddit thread relevant to you: "I remember meeting Tommy and saying something like “I wanted to burn my guitar when I first saw your music” and he got upset with me! He said something like “The reason I play is to continue sharing real guitar playing with future generations, to inspire them. Not to dishearten them. So when you get home, pick up your 6 string and get to practice for me.” And I have been playing at least a little every day since then"

[@angelofanella7860]

@@NimlothEnnue ❤️ ❤️

[@JacobL25]

How’s a guitar going to build a table?

[@annettewarden8335]

@@JacobL25 🎶😂

[@JustCallMeLoathesome]

You know that feeling you get when you're in the mountains or a remote patch of woods and you look up on a clear night and the sky is practically white with shining stars? The awe, the wonder, the magnitude...only a guitar player could feel like that when watching Tommy Emmanuel. I don't care what music you like, his playing is like a cure for sadness. God protect that man and those hands.

[@chance4542]

@Larry Hjerpe just some nice twangy strings and years and years of playing and having fun

[@jibod7358]

His fingers are just off doing their thing and he’s just along for the ride. Seamless and effortless. Never seen anyone push a guitar to its entire capabilities like this man. The crossroads was in Australia all along

[@BIRDSDHKHK]

My guitar has done more than gently weep after I watched this. Its in floods of tears.

[@michaellovell2308]

Lol!! Mine too!!

[@patrickkelly7085]

Please dont fret.

[@Compassiron1]

I learnt the first 16 bars or so of his Lady Madonna version. I’ve been playing at a good level for 30 years … still Took me hours of learning like a beginner just to be able to play the bass line with the high strings in syncopation. It cannot be overstated to people how hard this stuff is to do. To see him make it all it sing out like this so flawlessly is one of lifes limitless pleasures

[@evanhaddad1960]

Funny you mention that. I've been playing for 20 years at a pretty advanced level and just started trying to learn Tommy's Blue Moon, with its thumb basslines and all. Actually feel like I did when I first started playing. Messing up rythm and timing. I guess that's how we keep learning!

[@Brammy007a]

How he does the Day Tripper riff and melody at the same time blows my mind.

[@aderrrt]

Even Eric Clapton acknowledges that Tommy is the best acoustic guitarist in the world.

[@bluescanfly1981]

Steve Vai said that too. He might have said guitarist without the electric / acoustic distinction . Universally acknowledged cross genres

[@bluescanfly1981]

@@gillan5 What about them? There are plenty of wonderful musicians, at the end of the day it's not a contest. I am just quoting what Steve Vai said. Look up Joshco and TE playing "Something" I am sure your ears will enjoy

[@h4r4]

gillan5 what a big tart you are. He is unreal how can you not hear that

[@esterbetheone3286]

@@bluescanfly1981 I believe Stevie Vai said words the effect that talking about who is the best guitarist is pointless, but there is nobody better than TE.

[@morganmmontz]

@@esterbetheone3286 At this level, it really comes down to style. There are many acoustic players with similar technical skill to him(many on candyrat records), but Tommy has a style that really is unmatched.

[@philbornstein6866]

The Devil Went Down to Australia met Tommy Emmanuel packed his bags and went back home..

[@michaelwatkins1538]

😆 🤣 😂

[@ricbenyo2286]

I've seen Tommy live three times. His on stage presence, the joy with which he performs and the pure humility with which he approaches music surpasses his rare and awesome technical abilities.

[@raymondvaughan6262]

Correct seen him a couple of times unbelievable makes it look easy great player 👏

[@hotsaut9218]

I've been observing guitar players around the world for 50 years but this Tommy Emmanuel is one only one the best of the best !

[@paulflatman5629]

Just beyond incredible…has to be the best guitarist to walk this earth….

[@longgrayline8055]

Amazing how many people the Beatles inspired over the years.

[@dbodooley]

The greatest and most inspirational band ever, the Beatles. There have been some phenomenal bands out there but the Beatles are without question #1

[@VBALLERS]

My guitar just heard this and won't talk to me anymore. I've been apologizing since for not being able to play like this.

[@dimensions20]

Funny

[@nick7028]

Tommy is to guitar as Isaac Newton is to physics, the man is a god . Tommy has truly looked from the shoulders of giants, and taken it to the next plane of existence ;

[@benbarkerdreaming]

Tommy owes some of his skill to Phill rest in peace... His brother and the battles that made them the guitarist they are..... Tommy is on a Guitar God Level... The devil isnt present when Tommy is around

[@gimzoso]

That acoustic guitar may be amplified, but that patch chord is plugged directly to his heart.

[@haroldclark1787]

Other worldly. There's Tommy Emmanuel, and then there's everyone else. What a totally gifted genius!

[@modztar]

Haha, he is so ridiculously good it's amazing

[@alphanderson3579]

My brother inlaw n i went to see tommy play. M A T E. What a one man concert. Driving home we both said at the same time. If we died now. Atleast we ve heard the greatest guitarest of all time. We think. So satisfied M A T E. Thank you TOMMY. EMANUEL

[@mikeraak4954]

Watching Tommy play this live was the coolest thing that I have ever seen .

[@whatspadethinks]

Humble, loves teaching and showing others how to get better, incredibly inventive & technical while being in the pocket and soulful... Tommy is a class act and one of the greatest musicians, not just guitarists, to ever walk the Earth.

[@sn7miller]

A great musician motivates me to get back to my music and guitar.....Tommy is so good, he motivates me to completely quit.

[@Halfstar3]

8 minutes of sheer guitar GLORY. This guy is a MASTER.

[@FRWHELAN]

I heard that the Devil tried to sell his own soul to get Tommy's talent.

[@francescotostiguerra7352]

and he didn't even have to pay the price

[@johnstokes4858]

I think Tommy must be the devil incarnate and he got Robert Johnson's soul back.

[@stojananastasov1759]

Hahahahaal

[@JohnJesus]

People forget, tommy is 10% talent, and 100% hard work

[@roman14032]

@Max Meldrum soul.soles are on shoes

[@bobevans6545]

This man has an amazing gift. I was wishing that I had been born with a gift as well.A voice in my head said "You've been born with the gift of being able to appreciate the gifts of others." There is no better or worse. Bob Dylan? Bert Jansch? Mark Knopfler ? Joni Mitchell? Tom Waits? John Renbourn? Ry Cooder? Robert Johnson? Neil Young? Wizz Jones? Eric Clapton? Willie McTell ? The list is endless. Comparisons are ridiculous.If it works for you (including your own playing - however rudimentary) then that's enough. We are so lucky to be sharing our time with all these wonderful people.

[@morsecode5078]

That picking hand is amazing. The guitar feels almost impossible to master, but I think Tommy has done it.

[@Jay-lr3me]

He's definitely mastered fingerpicking to a very high level. Go watch him play with trey hensley and you'll see trey show us how far flatpicking on acoustic can go!

[@DavidHayes17A]

Tommy is unquestionably one of the great guitar interpreter that takes any composition to the next level. A true master.

[@gobucks8842]

I am unable to come up with the words that adequately describe his greatness. Wow. Just wow.

[@jimbannan7106]

Thank you for the wonderful comments about the talent of Tommy Emmanuel. I haven't laughed in a while. It's been a little tough. Thanks folks. Laughter IS the best medicine and I appreciate you acknowledging the wonderful gift to the world that we all know as Tommy Emmanuel ("Chet Atkins" certified!)

[@BobsArtGallery]

Hearing Tommy Emmanuel one of the best guitarists on earth playing Beatles is really something big...

[@meteoroz]

It's even worse when you know exactly how to play the song but he does it 1000% better!

[@midnightaustin9287]

so true

[@welshparry350]

FEEL is the key here. I hear a Guitar institute guitarist play a piece and i sleep, but a self taught feel player has me on the edge of my seat!

[@kenjett2434]

This is the most incredible sound i have ever heard come out of an Acoustic Guitar. Only a master to the masters could accomplish such sound. Pure perfection and i know it when i hear it. Been a musician myself for 50 years some just have talent blessed from above. Tommy Emanuel is one of those.

[@flightofthefatman]

Not talent...just lots of practice practice practice.

[@bluescanfly1981]

@@flightofthefatman I'd say definitely a combination. While it's true hard work will make you good obviously talent is still a factor. Tommy has an unbelievable ear and sense of rhythm - while these traits can be improved and even developed, he must have natural ability to be able to bring them to this level. Also, as far as I know all his siblings are / were musicians as well

[@rcruz262]

@@flightofthefatman R U A MORON?!

[@johnnyrbattaglio6943]

😮

[@danhutchinson8649]

@@flightofthefatman Funny how some people want to overlook hard work and dedication and call it "GOD GIVEN"....LOL!

[@willk7184]

This brought immediate and sustained joy into my life.

[@clayfarnsworth5750]

Once again Tommy amazes the world with his playing. Only Tommy can find all that music in a guitar.

[@Wookie8058]

Blown away. This man's skills are truly unmatched. damn

[@georgelewis1664]

Imagine that we all could play guitar just like Tommy , then he wouldn’t be special , would he ? But we can’t , and he IS . And that’s the point . With God’s Grace and guidance ( inspiration ) Tommy has persevered and persevered , for years and years , and struggled , and worked undaunted towards the goal of perfection . And he’s achieved it . Don’t feel depressed, guitar aspirants ; feel inspired , enjoy Tommy’s greatness ( for it’s extremely rare ) , and then sit down . . . and get to work . Beauty is to be found also in the difficult road towards perfection . And there’ll always be only one Tommy Emmanuel . George Lewis, Sr.

[@etimani7282]

I've never smiled for 8 minutes before in my life...until now. Thanks Tommy, you shreeeeeeed!!!!!

[@sapelesteve]

TE is the only person on planet earth that can play a guitar like that. What he is able to do on that instrument defies explanation. Totally freaking mindblowing, enough said...........

[@user-se7wf9dv6r]

Love his version of Lady Madonna...a Beatles song I've always thought underrated.

[@rubbersoul0854]

"Day Tripper" is amazing!...

[@kbkesq]

Now that’s impressive. No effects no gratuitous single line. Seamless transitions. Deceptively simple sounding but a lot went into making this sound spontaneous.

[@angelialvares]

After listening to this breath taking performance, we can definitely be sure of one thing, Robots will NEVER be able to take over our world.

[@donstewart9592]

Beatles music was open to many interpretations and this is a fine example of that.

[@gudah82walcott84]

I WATCHED THIS BACK TO BACK WITH COMPLETE EXCITEMENT. THIS IS AMAZING. I AM A TOMMY EMMANUEL FAN.

[@judwatkins9478]

Greatest living guitarist, 6-string steel. Hands down.

[@Aaronius_Maximus]

Without a single doubt. You are 100000% correct! :)

[@ashleycohen2258]

Jud Watkins Impossible to be more than 100% correct

[@petebut8]

Ashley Cohen - You are 110% correct!

[@Talyessin63]

Mmmm, he's damn good. I'd put Richard Thompson ahead of him though

[@sarahwhite9004]

One word says it all, awesome.

[@sandramcmillan4200]

I first heard him on a cable show a few years ago. I was blown away!! His playing is just amazing!! 😊👍

[@hudsonsoul3259]

This guy incorporates more techniques than l knew even existed. Simply amazing standard of play.

[@njenga.n.n]

I thought he was playing two guitars at the same time

[@brianruyack7632]

@@njenga.n.n My thought too on Day Tripper, how do you play the riff and melody at the same time!!??

[@Clickumentary]

The guy is just beyond any mere words... just amazing to watch.

[@hanserikbjerke6298]

When man and instrument becomes one. Some can play the notes, here they turns into great music...

[@THE-HammerMan]

Watching Tommy's genius reminds me of "The Guitarist From Another Planet", Michael Hedges... and makes me miss Michael all the more.

[@UnfinishedCupofTea]

Wow,sounds like 2 sometimes 3 guitars playing at once,amazing to see

[@122Music1]

The scars on his guitar match the scars on his fingers from practice, the scars on his soul and it's thirst quenched by the beauty of music as evident in his soulful performances ! His music is an elixir Love U T.E.

[@ashleycohen2258]

122Music1 I’ve bin scarred by your comment

[@nathanbrewer6032]

Tommy “The Man” Emmanuel, blessed like few others! Truly a “One Man Band” God Bless him....

[@col.davidcrockett5959]

He is one of the greats of all time, with talent and 8 to 10 hrs of practice everyday people can do amazing things.

[@namyl01]

I saw Tommy live at Fairfield RSL Club over 20 years ago - he even sang a gospel song acapella. Gifted and blessed - love ya TE.

[@scottpritchard5677]

Tommy is inspired by so many great guitarists. He puts his own spin on them and makes them jaw dropping incredible.

[@ryangoldman1894]

He sneaks in the Doobie Brothers at 7:13. Sooo good!!!!

[@gdbruin777]

There will always be a debate about who is the best guitarist in the world 🌎. All I can say is that Tommy is one of them and there is no other guitarist I would rather listen to. And he was absolutely on fire in this clip.

[@aussiedadreviews]

I've seen Tommy a few times live in Australia - seminal. None better. A delight. Transformative. Burnt my guitar afterwards...

[@ronnietoots6797]

yeah i have felt that way so many times over the years but still try to learn the intro to Sweet Home Alabama etc...even my cat leaves the room....

[@scotty76mariamichelacrolla19]

😂😂😂

[@Steve_K2]

Is he not the best guitarist in the world, or what? Was lucky to see him last year in San Antonio. No, it's not special effects photography. He really can play that thing.

[@kennethmoses4397]

He is the best! Saw him live in MA! One man show!

[@OvadYah100]

Can man reach PERFECTION? Tommy proves it, YES! Can this be bettered? Yes - Tommy will - next turn around! And best of all - he is a HUMBLE soul with all that talent of perfection achieved on the humble Guitar! Bless you Tommy!

[@thedude4417]

i just discovered him. i just can't believe it. he is insane. what the actual fuck are those harmonies, he makes me wanna throw my electric guitar on to a pile of shit

[@michaellovell2308]

Absolutely

[@jonrowley1]

Was very lucky to see him and meet him in Australia in 2005. My jaw is still on the floor. Incredible !!!

[@danstracner9053]

The best guitar soloist playing today, and he doesn’t read music!

[@smrj8315]

Could have sworn he was classically trained

[@Belman5]

@@smrj8315 Not at all. Just years and years of playing. Single minded dedication has made Tommy the incredible player he is today......and a heap of natural talent.

[@joelpoitras6226]

Went to see him in 2013, would go again for sure if he comes back around . Very inspiritional.

[@Crackers2549]

Les & Chet both said "best they ever heard"...! That should get your attention... Best I ever saw or heard.... Unbelievable

[@Levatron]

I am not surprised that anything I wanted to say has been said already, really eloquently, so I just wish Tommy continued inspiration and good luck. I hope I can get to see him live.

[@miketurek3074]

Saw Tommy last night in Eureka, California, what a Show, he is Fantastic.

[@Chris19811]

This guy is an undeniable beast!!!

[@davechapman7735]

bloody heck!! it don't ever get any better than that!! BRIILLIANT !!! just BRILLIANT!

[@peteryoungpeteryoung965]

God damn! How do you get that good, someone's been down to the crossroads.

[@TLMSif]

he got a life time contract

[@DesrochersBob]

Peter Young , and sold his soul to be able to play like that...... and thank goodness he did!

[@ameyanadkarni6740]

Maybe he is the devil himself.

[@AirGuitar]

He started playing when he was 4.... :/

[@Levatron]

@@AirGuitar or in a previous life!

[@stevestone07]

A huge call but my personal thought! TE "The best guitarist ever!"

[@tylersgamespace4891]

Stephen Stone I agree. Greatest acoustic player of all time.

[@timoloef]

I learned about this man today. First thing I did was check tour dates... not coming to The Netherlands unfortunately. I could listen to this all day

[@752brickie]

He has to be from another dimension !! He is the most amazing guitar player I have ever had the pleasure to see ! I was 20' from him and he would not slow down enough for me to pick up any pointers !!! Ha Ha ha !! If you have never seen him live and ever have the chance !! DO IT !!!!! You will not be disappointed !!!!

[@michaellovell2308]

Most amazing!!

[@752brickie]

@@michaellovell2308 He is really uttlerly amazing ! And so so so humble !

[@benalfons1165]

You can watch these arrangements on different videos from the past years; with slight changes here and there; but always with Passion and flawless. Thommy delivers constant quality.

[@giuseppesavaglio8136]

and slowly around the world guitarists place their guitars back into their cases and are then placed lovingly upon the wall rack never to see the light of day again. Cheers Tommy.

[@jimclarke1108]

Its amazing how Tommy keeps getting better

[@jbyesterday3959]

All I could do is shake my head with a humongous smile on my face - WOW !

[@ajsmusic2561]

One of our worlds best talents....Thank you!

[@AJGreen-cn8kk]

While I love listening to Tommy, I think I love watching the music flow out of his soul even more. Never has a man had more fun at work.

[@thomaspick4123]

A.J. Green Now it is time for his reward. Some snatch.

[@timbowilderbeeste8709]

Seen him live a few times down under. Just brilliant, and a really lovely and charming guy. When he's touring the country he always makes a point of having free Q and A classes at the local schools that anyone can attend.

[@canalbassoulbass]

I'm a huge fan of both Eric Clapton and Tommy Emmanuel, both in their uniqueness are too spectacular

[@waynemcmillan5970]

Tommy can play guitar brillantly, reminds me of Chet Akins.

[@candie5150]

Funny you should say that, Chet was his inspiration growing up :)

[@manuman27]

Seen Tommy about a month ago in Manchester ,brilliant, totally blown away by his amazing playing

[@redflamered]

This is the guy you meet at The Crossroads - and you're not winning. Words can't describe how good Tommy is.

[@hakonstrang4706]

He plays the guitar like Kim Collingsworth plays the piano: Someone with a divine talent cobined with an amazing humbleness and unbelieveable patience in all their rehearsals.

[@pn641]

Day Tripper knocked me out for good :) He is unbelievable !!!

[@JanetCaterina]

Wow, for such a sophisticated guitarist, he plays such a humble guitar

[@rollomaughfling380]

He scrapes them up when he gets them, for percussion sounds. That's his signature model (which is not exactly cheap.) Tommy is a ledge

[@adambond589]

i have one of his sig guitars they are amazing hifi like note definition

[@tigerstrings]

I am in the wrong circles. Been playing for 30+ years and have never heard of Tommy until today. I'm blown away. I have never seen that sound trick before at 7:36)

[@MuddyBootz]

He does that on quite a few of his songs......Have a look at "Mountains of Illinois"

[@Boogieplex]

tigerstrings its an old trick guys do on electric guitars usually. Tommy has quite a few tricks in his trick bag,but that one’s been around.

[@SachinSharma-bi5dv]

Watches this, Loses all hope in life Thanks Tommy for being soo good

[@docw1819]

Bloody marvellous 👍🇦🇺

[@jumpercable20]

The crazy thing it, last week I saw a list on MSN, 50 of the worlds greatest guitar players, I knew the author knew nothing about musicians because Tommy wasn't even mentioned. Chet Atkins or Roy Clark either.

[@vincenzoamatruda6080]

Maestro Emmanuel, the strongest appreciation fron an always amazed fan, from Italy.

[@faberdeandre8589]

Anche io italiano amo Emmanuele

[@Mega_Casual]

Just WOW! Always impressed when listening to Tommy's incredible talent.

[@howardlovecraft750]

What can you say the man is a master guitarist.

[@TheMoparman]

Tommy Emmanuel is ASTOUNDING! Such a talent!!!

[@stephenlennartz3466]

I enjoyed a meet & greet with TE ... 'the Master' and followed that with an amazing show in St. Louis just a few weeks ago (10/23). The BEST concert experience of my life ... & I've seen many ... Jeff Beck, Led Zep with Bonzo, Little Feat, CSNY, Santana, Stones, Who, on & on & on. Many multiples. This was THE BEST.

[@ernieenesi6260]

....let what we have just heard and witness to sink in.....MAESTRO

[@wadokaratepromotionsociety1450]

5 stars is not good enough.Just wonderful.

[@thomaspick4123]

I enjoyed it. Now should I go pass gas or go tinkle? I guess I’ll grab another beer from the frig and eat some peanuts.

[@CamVille]

I have this enormous smile on my face that just won't go away! Oh how I'd love to see him play live! Dang!!!!