Tony Rice-Gold Rush

Tony plays the Gold Rush

[@thepurplecrystalz]

This guy deserves WAY more fame than he has. I'm honored just to live in the same state as this man.

[@ejtonefan]

The IBMA didn't even recognized Tony Rice until 2013.

[@nicholastotoro7721]

The most amazing part isn't even the playing, it's that every single note rings out the same and has the same volume.

[@velvetunderpants44]

Total economy of movement. He even looks like a statue when he plays.

[@nancychace8619]

Nicholas - he was a very clean player, meaning no sloppiness in his picking. Each note was clear and well defined.

[@bennyshaversmusic590]

One of the most misunderstood or misinterpreted players that ever lived. There's millions of people that loved Tony's guitar playing to the point they try to imitate his style. 80% of them ALWAYS think he's playing as fast as he can when he's clearly not. Those imitators go on to make some of the worst music.

[@craiglizt8074]

@@velvetunderpants44 so true. He has command over the instrument. An absolute master.

[@gavinmarlow3545]

That’s… the playing but I understand 😂

[@greekflatpicker]

Still after 40 or so years it’s the best video,an evidence that he was the best player,his rhythm and timing was right on spot.

[@IndianOutlaw1870]

He was so smooth. Every note has the same clarity and volume.

[@bennyshaversmusic590]

Tony's music changed my life. I've never heard anyone play acoustic guitar with that kind of skill and I don't think I ever will again.

[@michaelmullins1290]

I remember the first time i saw this video. My mind was blown and my musical life was changed forever. A man needs a level to reach for. I'm still reaching but haven't attained.

[@michaelmullins1290]

@Jack Tapley just home from playing a few hours. It's the best therapy. Not near as costly as other forms. Lol. Play all you can friend.

[@animalcinema]

His facial expression at 1:09 is the best. He's thinking, "yea, that was pretty impressive." The best.

[@shankarank]

Doc Watson is my favorite old time picker for who he is and what he's done, but this man has straight MAGIC in his fingers. Tony may have lost his voice, but he is unstoppable on a 6 string.

[@stancefashion]

You can tell at the end he's sending that little snile your way saying like "go ahead, try it ;)"

[@claymcnabb8309]

I’ve heard accounts from people that have played Tony’s guitar they say the action is so low most people would buzz the heck out of it. That would explain barely being able to see his hands move compare to Norman Blake or somthing. Fine example of a musician that’s for sure.

[@biswasronit]

How is that?

[@glennlopez6772]

As good or perhaps better than watching a "Western" movie! Theres an atmosphere that he and the style of music gives us!

[@guitarfreakRSS]

im a huge rock fan and all i love everything from blues and country to metal and grunge but tony absolutley blows me away. id put him right up there with stevie ray vaughn

[@nivrox95]

I love how he changes between straight 8th feeling to swing 8th! Usually on the ending of phrases ❤

[@windowreflectionsphotograp4449]

Goodby dear Tony. Thanks for your brillance and guiding light.

[@raymondeaton5692]

Rest in peace Tony.

[@WaterTowerBand]

if you still watch this in 2022 you are a boss

[@hunterandrus3320]

2023 bby!

[@WaterTowerBand]

@@hunterandrus3320 ultimate boss

[@brianhudson818]

2024

[@WaterTowerBand]

@@brianhudson818super king boss lord

[@jedman322]

Rip legend....

[@steatipygous]

Your music lives on. R.I.P. Tony.

[@trevorgwelch7412]

That Martins a Talkin

[@straightsix4441]

The bluegrass GOAT!🤘

[@jftruthseeker989]

This man was so talented , i know him not for so long and has a musician and music lover , it was like a hidden gem i found .

[@aquabats70]

phenomenal

[@taxisteve929]

LOL...just close your eyes and listen...that's the beauty of it..

[@TroppiSilente]

Tony The Great.

[@adamyoung2147]

What an absolute legend…get some!!!!

[@jeffmeade7343]

Galen Brown..wow just wow

[@Lonewolf78100]

He is one of the best ever hands down

[@sagecrawfordmusic]

At least 500 of these views are from me

[@nicknashlaws]

he sure makes that harmony sound spectacular!

[@realmiguel1]

OMG!!!!!! He´s my Idol - Great!

[@copokitapo]

That is just incredible

[@keazyeazy1119]

Bravo - this is just perfect.

[@JohnHicksPicks]

They call clapton slow hand but come on 🤣 T is too good

[@9lontoonieful1]

Tony, You are very talented!

[@jsmcguireIII]

I want that muscle memory.

[@wonershmountain]

Oooh Yes!

[@CreamyBone]

Thanks Tony.

[@zsofi12358]

Great!!!

[@Halliday7895]

Ohhhhh Yes indeedy

[@user-bo1vs4ur3t]

Wow!!!

[@johnnyjackpot]

Thanks!

[@TravisLaneMichaelsthefirst]

I like rhe Lou Reed, Bowie type melody. I nsed a synth in this, but hey, what is my opinion worth?

[@cnrbsmth]

precision!

[@alan4sure]

Got it! Thanks!😅

[@rockyjohnstone]

That's pretty funny...

[@thetomcat605]

Wonder what he could do with a strat in his hands? Blow off Clapton that's for sure.

[@ericcongdon]

Yeah, just do it like that. How does he make it look soooooo easy?

[@nivrox95]

He must’ve played it thousands of times! anything you play that much will get easier over time.I’m learning this piece now and at first it looks impossible but when you start playing it and repeating part after part many times it becomes very possible (although haven’t reached his tempo yet) and fun! I play jazz and playing Charlie Parker and John Coltrane is much harder.still this guy is brilliant!

[@jbilly24]

Wish they could clone his right hand and give one to me.....

[@matthewhyde8150]

What Video is this from, i need this in it's entirety

[@boonhawk]

Am intimate lesson with Tony Rice (Homespun)

[@MrBasilGanglia]

@MassiveHorrid HAHAHAHA!!! You cracked me up. That was what I was saying as well. Great comment.

[@als1023]

I'm going to keep trying till I get this down. Do I need to see a psychologist?

[@robertshorthill6836]

I attended a popular fiddle festival locally a few years ago where there was offered a mandolin workshop. The lady instructor spent 45 of the 50 minutes trying to teach the class of 8 students the opening few bars of this Gold Rush tune. It was a total waste of time. There was no notation or tabs to take away. A couple students packed up their mandos and left. I stuck it out, but took it upon myself to never attend any more of her seminars. Toward the end, she became somewhat rude and irrate. That was what I got from this lesson.

[@martymcpeak4748]

I disagree, I learned plenty from watching him play the tune., and in all fairness this is an excerpt from an old video cassette, if I'm not mistaken the video cassette called an intimate lesson with Tony Rice and came with some tabs.. No offense intended but the description doesn't say it's a lesson butI learned the basics of this song by watching Tony play it here.

[@kdevine321]

No matter how much I practice, I'll never be this good. Especially since I can't bar strings with my pinky...its defective or something.

[@Chance-ry1hq]

Hmmm…. 🤔 I think Tony was a lot more coordinated than me. A whole lot more coordinated.

[@jaejames]

fast picking . . . it sure take some time to master it

[@DougalBain1]

no room for sarcasm in bluegrass then hey boys?

[@anthonyfairchild797]

Lazy? We watching the same video bro? Look up Tony Rice Mar West and tell me what kind of "lazy" you hear in his left hand.

[@MrBasilGanglia]

I'm selling my guitar.

[@kevindavis7653]

yeah i know, i'm selling my other one too

[@CoxinatorProductions]

3 people need a good doctor.

[@anthonyfairchild797]

Uh......No

[@DougalBain1]

ok so it wasn't that funny i guess

[@mikebastiat]

He looks drugged out, eh?

[@DougalBain1]

left hand's a little lazy..

[@IndianOutlaw1870]

Huh?