Tommy Emmanuel - Ultimate Classical Gas Medley with Strings

This is hilarious! You won't find this anywhere else on KZbin: Tommy Emmanuel plays the ultimate version of Classical Gas, accompanied by the Endless Road String Quartet and introduced by a random medley from classical to country to rock'n'roll to pop and surf guitar, from Mozart to Harry Lime, from Chuck Berry ("Johnny B. Goode") to Buddy Holly ("Peggy Sue") to Pink Panther and Dueling Banjos, from Bonanza to Bond, from Shadows to Ventures.
Trying to keep pace with him is the Endless Road String Quartet from Lexington/Kentucky (left to right):
- Julie Lastinger, violin
- Christina Simpson, violin
- Joanna Binford, viola
- Rebecca Kiekenapp, cello
Tommy Emmanuel Guitar Festival Rietberg/Germany, August 14th 2008.
www.tommyemmanuel.com
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The consummate showman ...

[@tootall5559]

ya know, we need to give the ladies on the strings props for hanging in there and having fun with it as well. As a musician friend once told me, "We play for free, we get paid for traveling, setting up and tearing down."

[@flipstick3409]

A masterful showman and one incredible axe man. Tens of thousands of hours of sheer practice and innovation from one of the genius's of our time. Thanks Tommy for showing us what the other side of life looks like.

[@johndavidoff4052]

This is why Tommy is one of the greatest shows on Earth! Loved his album with Chet Atkins and there will never be another, but Tommy is always awesome!

[@madhaha]

The Endless Strings were amazingly good natured about the whole thing!

[@downeybill]

the important thing is that Tommy didn't spoil this special moment by hamming it up too much!

[@winniechinmusic]

he's got superb stage presence.

[@MartirosHakopianMarHak]

I truly Love this guy he is a great musician...One of a kind....

[@68404]

His brother Phil is also no slouch on the guitar.

[@catkeys6911]

8:47 - just throws in a little BLAZING fast lick for a little added spice...

[@ChoedanKal]

something about watching musicians enjoying what the do can help but make you smile imo😄

[@Damien1966]

Can't believe I was almost crying, watching this pure moment of happiness

[@service2others]

me too. such joy.

[@garym2372]

I saw Tommy live years ago - got a standing ovation after a 3 hour show with just an acoustic guitar. Never forgot that. This is absolutely masterful. hats off to the string section, stunning collaboration.

[@shashwatvaibhav4596]

The way he engages audience is absolute gem!!

[@renyant1925]

One hell of a musical genius. Is he from another world ?

[@amykleck]

Flat picking by the way! Saw him a few days ago, he is a master.

[@agishaw]

Ren Yant yeah it’s called Australia

[@tuxguys]

It happens rarely... ...but, occasionally, highly-trained, virtuosic, "legit" talents are successfully encouraged by a virtuoso of a different sort to leave the Conservatory behind them, throw caution to the winds, and just blow. It happens here: As far as I can put it together, the Endless Road String Quartet has been hired to back Tommy Emmanuel up on a great arrangement of one of his signature pieces, "Classical Gas;" Tommy, ebulliently virtuosic entertainer that he is, can't let them get off that easy, so he goes into a multi-musical-quote extended intro (with a couple of false starts for the intended piece), to get their full attention and get them fully engaged; by the time he gets to "Johnny B. Goode," the string quartet is playin' the Blues. And so, at around 7:23, they begin to play the arrangement on their stands (which they were hired to play in the first place) and they are so warmed up, they chew it up in an incendiary manner. The only gift Tommy Emmanuel can ever give us that equals his stunning musicianship is the gift of getting to watch him enjoy himself in front of a crowd, as he bestows that musicianship upon them: Both of those gifts are on full display, here.

[@klareellis]

Totally agree. It is one thing to read music but another to be able to "Jam"! They did very well.

[@servicarrider]

What a load of crap. So sad that you felt the need to "contribute."

[@tuxguys]

@@servicarrider Not sure who that was aimed at, but Go Kiss A Duck.

[@robertjamieson927]

One of the best finger picking guitarist in the world 😏😎🎸😍😍😍🤘🤘🤙🤙

[@mailongo450]

I started to learn about Tommy Emmanuel , when the boy i fall in love recommend !!!

[@senoronofre]

God bless Tommy...he seems to totally enjoy playing...he makes people happy from beginning to end. He belongs to the world and he does not mind. Beautiful.

[@chriscase1392]

Shredding taken to a new (and lofty) level.

[@donalddeschamps2176]

Outstanding! I could watch and listen to him all day. He really enjoys playing and entertaining.

[@Rav0n]

From about 7:00 and onwards i just sat there, frozen, in my chair, with a stupid grin on my face, clenching my belly. That's how good it was!

[@stefanpolihronopoulos723]

I know EXACTLY what what you mean.

[@MrKlixon]

A masterclass in entertainment! I love how the string section stay reserved for the first minute then gradually warms up to the "hell" he's putting them through. Brilliant!

[@AldoBr549]

Greatness doesn't express how good Tommy is! I have chills after hearing that! I have heard some awesome stuff but this... this, just wow!

[@agamotto5041]

didn't al of you know that tommy is in the happines business, and boy does he deliver !

[@arliewayne1]

The man is an absolute phenom! Amazing!

[@pjdorf]

9 years late to the party, but idc, this guy is seriously talented. The power of the violins along with that guitar is brilliant.

[@service2others]

such Joy this man brings to the world, what an amazing soul

[@LionelBundy]

What a Deadly Medley!

[@davidtruong9367]

We're not worthy. This is an example of how a music is played by a master.

[@alanjames884]

I have played guitar for 40 years, and this? I have no other words.

[@ljbull33]

I feel the same way , I'm better than most people in this neighborhood but he puts famous people to shame , set a side all that silly as joking , I'd like to hear Classical gas just from start to finish , its too good of a song to break up and joke around with and I want hear that James Bond from start to finish. I don't think he's human or he's from the future.

[@johnbuffaloe9160]

Unfathomable to be so gifted.

[@crasowl]

I hope you're not trying to imply that this display is anything below 50+ years of hardwork and dedication to this instrument.

[@crasowl]

John Buffaloe You don't have to be aggressive or resort to name-calling. You're saying Tommy is gifted, are you not?

[@jonathantrender8835]

+crasowl I'm with you on this one. Tommy obviously is a talented individual, but he's gotten to where he is through sheer hard work and dedication. He's an amazing inspiration to many.

[@discover_hypnosis]

Tommy talks over and over about the importance of practising EVERY DAY! There is no mystery to it...Hours and hours of practice..Learning the fundamentals and then expanding upon them ...every single day!!! Show me a SINGLE person who has been "blessed" with the ability to play guitar at this level without needing any practise!

[@92elgin]

This is pure pleasure. I'm laughing, tapping my foot - just overjoyed. We are awaiting tickets for one of his shows. It's 400 miles away, but I'm determined.

[@AtsweeyoA]

Well spent 11 and so minutes of my life... :) Very inspirational...

[@mikeparkerson3269]

'Awesome' is typically an overworked adjective, often assigned to the merely remarkable or outstanding. This...is...awesome!!!!

[@metrobytmobile6844]

This is the first time I've seen this video. It was brilliant.

[@pietbliksem]

Oh, that was so enjoyable! It's great to see a guitar run away from bowed strings!

[@halambick939]

Oh lord what a genius !

[@weejim48]

Wow this man is a GENIUS. This has to be one of the best things I’ve seen on KZbin ever. I have played or should I say , tried to play the guitar for 25 years. AMAZING 👍👍👍👍

[@robertpaul5065]

You cannot compare yourself to Tommy’s guitar playing - he has made more mistakes than you have made attempts.

[@djlowe5790]

I LOVED this!! It was truly a joy to see and listen!!! For me, Classical Gas has spoken to my heart n soul for 50 years, since I first heard it when I was 6. Thanks for sharing! Much love to all!!💞

[@makjac46]

I thought he was good, now I know he is brilliant and the best alive today.

[@brianfinnegan9700]

Genius. No other word.

[@garysalgado9709]

that sweeping at the end GOD DAMN

[@TheTrueNicki]

This shows his pure awesomeness and love for improvisation. And I am going to see him in March. :D

[@ZZMJo]

I'm glad to have at least 1 thing in common with Tommy. He sings out of tune just like me. This is one of the best show I've ever seen.

[@rogermanahan8566]

One of the best guitar player in the world,hands down.

[@AcousticMecca]

Can't imagine how many hours he has under his belt...amazing artist!!!

[@LemonJelly360]

Sensational..!!! The tone from his guitar when playing James Bond was amazing.

[@senoronofre]

God bless this man....sweet Jesus....

[@allymayful]

So clever - but as importantly, he's also a perfect darling. Full of fun.

[@peterjongsma3221]

Go Tommy. Go Your Amazing Family.

[@douglasnolan4494]

I may not be a woman, nor a lady, but damn, I've been wooed.

[@7BB79]

And Tommy superlicks at the end. We're watching something special.

[@xsamitt]

Please pray for Tommy Emmanuel........Due to all the unnecessary head bopping he is in extreme pain! Get well Tommy...we love you!

[@Socrastik]

This piece is EPIC !!! Such a pleasure to have heard and seen that, thank you soooo much !

[@cuecadelacuty]

tommy has an amazing music culture

[@markcrosby3198]

Simply staggered and speechless in a nutshell!

[@kevinkane4679]

Funny, entertaining, beautiful and awe inspiring.

[@TheBeth696969]

pure energy at its best

[@ubobl2277]

Strings "Should be an easy gig - just sit, play classical gas, all good..." ....... Yeah? No! Have you met Tommy? .......he finally got them all to laugh - I knew he would....:-)

[@davidharrison2145]

Mason Williams, Great composer and I love it when he plays his own song Classical Gas. Comparing the two of them is like comparing a vintage Model T Ford with a T-Bucket street rod. I love them both and one would be selfish and somewhat demented to believe there is not room on the road for both. Love your talent, work and energy Tommy. Will see you April 2020.

[@richardfolkman]

Makes my heart sing. Thank you for a fine live version of the Classical Gas. The strings were fine!!

[@mistermusik]

WOW! Pisses me off that I can't give this 2 thumbs up.

[@marcomenna9918]

Nessuno più di lui !!! Eccelsa musicalità e tecnica chitarristica . . .

[@hoptoads]

Great performance by all!

[@6daysgone]

SWEET!!! What an awesome guitarist AND a wonderful person!!!

[@cocolossal69]

Utter brilliance from start to finish 💕

[@user-hb8sy2ce7r]

Величайший музыкант!!!!!! Здоровья, радуйте нас долгие долгие годы!!!!! Удачи вам и здоровья!!!!!!!!!

[@senoronofre]

Magnifico!...mil veces.....magnificent......unico...the best...period.

[@thechurchac]

Brilliant as always. The quartet were excellent. Saw him in Cork last December. Superb

[@davidharrick469]

The Master at work

[@BANKO007]

What an amazing combination!

[@49dodgeguy]

he is having more fun ,,," playing". I guess you reach a stage in your chosen craft where you are soooooo amazing at it,,,,,it is just play,,,I can't wrap my head around his talent,,,wow,,,he just flows along ,,,so gifted ,,,

[@stephaniespear878]

Love it? Love the pros!

[@jeffdunlap2754]

excellence and humor...FABULOUS!!!!

[@prophetstill1817]

6:26 is just sick. That is awesome. Man I want to learn that lol.

[@tomewa2451]

What is this tune from? Please, ANYONE KNOWS?

[@ServerAcademy]

@@tomewa2451 James Bond... Golden Eye

[@Leo-ws6cp]

the greatest thing ive seen xD

[@whittmckinney3824]

Thank you so much for sharing this! You did well, considering he deliberately made it tough for you guys to keep up. I really love this. THANK YOU!

[@CodeOriginator]

Still unbelievable. Nothing more to say. Wow.

[@Bassmaster1256]

WOW!!!! That was just AWESOME!!!!!!!!

[@Wolliman1970]

Hes just awsome, got ticket's to his concert in Stockholm (SWE) in March =)) gonna be my third time @ a Tommy E concert...

[@stratsamelting]

Superb.........

[@Johnsson25]

such pleasure to watch! great work

[@lylewilliams1371]

Fantastic!

[@Leo-ws6cp]

OMGGGG sooo good

[@MrBasGitaar]

Awesome! Thanks!

[@TooCule]

Oh, what fun!! Wonderful!!

[@williepabon]

Excellent and hilarious!! Really enjoyed it. Tommy your'e the best.

[@Bobma0421]

Wow amazing he even played he actual song with a plectrum pick this time!

[@DoAnhQuanDoAnhQuan]

Love the Pink Panther theme on 4:08

[@whitelfner4582]

Redefines 'playing' with other musicians! Fun Stuff!

[@coolito67]

i have found the secret of tommy , look at 7:30 he use rainbow string , these string are made of cloud !

[@nhproductions1895]

Lol I like your observation skills

[@pogotard]

I love that! The rainbow string! Made of clouds … Wonderful!

[@clouds5]

The World wouldnt be the same without him.

[@MrJdsenior]

Tommy certainly doesn't NEED to add the clowning, but it makes it even better.

[@daverogers5609]

In a word, "WOW!"

[@holzgieser9836]

Respect, finally someone who can play the guitar with crunchy girls on the strings...;-)

[@ljbull33]

Crunchy ??? I'm not sure that would be the word ,maybe ? healthy ? anyway they are damn good to be up there with that cocky as dude ,I doubt he's really human , he is unbelievably good he can play ANYTHING better than the writer , he makes Steve Vai look regular , he has a right to be even cockier if he so pleases.Unreal !!

[@LionelBundy]

Wow, this guy is the best

[@rudbeckie1]

!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Skvělé! Díky!

[@brianthompson2089]

Who else could use an acoustic guitar to entertain like Tommie can!

[@druiddude9241]

Dude is is a one off.✌

[@sydmaycoach]

such a bloody showoff ! Brilliant!

[@vincentlamech108]

Thank you