World’s Biggest Oasis Fan, Nathaniel Murphy, Gets The Surprise of a Lifetime

[@Zeppelinbarnatra]

I cannot thank CME enough, but also every single person who watches and enjoys the videos. Incredibly humbled. Thanks everyone. Means a lot. 🙌

[@rafaellteixeira]

You're the man 🎸🎸🎸

[@chicagomusicexchange]

Our Pleasure!

[@fallsarian5371]

Noel’s the man and your are as well!

[@MarkPritchardGuitar]

Congrats Nathaniel!! I'm just a bit jealous.

[@alexchaidez9258]

I need to know where I can get that definitely maybe shirt!!!!

[@Marley999888]

Always warms my heart to see a proper guitar go to a proper player.

[@matthewcurtiss7557]

*grabs capo* "Anyway... here's wonderwall"

[@cmp6008]

You may clap...

[@ferramirez4570]

I just got my car crashed, got my neck hurt and have no idea how I'm gonna transport from school to work nor how I'm gonna have my car fixed, I worked until midnight and then I hit the hospital for classes at 6:30 am, It was a really crappy week however this video and Nath reactions made me feel warm and put a huge smile on my face, it is good to see nice things happening to nice people plus I'm a huge Oasis fan as well😊

[@paulschmitt4387]

Good job CME and the CEO of CME for doing the right thing and rewarding this guys' hard work and incredibly honed guitar skills that we all enjoy. KUDOS !!!!

[@user-RosieM]

Awesome to see Nathaniel smile ❤

[@niemandniets3072]

"It's not a decision for you to make if you deserve it or not. People listen to what you do. People watch what you do. Kids pick up instruments because of stuff that they see you do." Awesome words from an awesome CEO. Well done, Andrew!

[@andywilson3761]

Buzzing for the lad. Pure happiness 👏🏻

[@stipeur]

Nathaniel is such a cool and humble guy....oh and the CEO Is a badass! Great job CME

[@chicagomusicexchange]

Thank you!

[@connor_starr]

Extremely well deserved. Nathaniel is an absolute legend

[@chicagomusicexchange]

This is true! Thanks for watching!!

[@brownsfan7753]

An absolutely beautiful gift for someone who will truly appreciate it!!

[@chicagomusicexchange]

Agreed!! Thanks for watching!

[@limw79]

I'm 43. Bought my first guitar when i was 21. Never really learned to play, until 3 years ago. It's not easy. But it's thanks to guys like you, Nathaniel, that i keep going on learning on working to (try to) play like you do 👍🎸

[@chicagomusicexchange]

Love to hear that! 🤘🤘

[@chrismunsonmusic3432]

There is no heart button, but this gave me some hope for humanity. I have never been to CME but I will one day, I hope to meet some of these wonderful people

[@chicagomusicexchange]

Come visit anytime!!

[@mitchellfuentes03]

I literally shed a tear watching this!

[@comicsrcool5483]

The fact that one year later you and that guitar got to meet the man himself is just staggering. I would never be able to wrap my head around EITHER event. You truly showed that hard work and dedication pays off Nathaniel.

[@josep2161]

So awesome to see a FAN get the guitar 🎸

[@jesseharradine9861]

awesome to know the guy playing this made noel crack a smile and laugh at playing the lead with the chords a year later. dreams do come true !! hahaha, cheers!!!!

[@maxberlin5000]

Like so many others before, I didnt know Nathaniel and suddenly had a CME-Video of him in my Insta-feed. From that moment on I was totally amazed of his playing und his creativity. What a gift he has. And how special all that is, being such an incredibly good guitar player who could easily have a huge career as a musician and still being employee in a guitar shop, while reaching out to millions in the world with his music. Awesome. Now I saw this beautiful video and its simply heartwarming. I wish you all the best Nathaniel, thanks for what you do to the guitar community.

[@neatspy]

Awe. Congratulations mate.

[@horsevinyl]

Yes.Yes.Yes. Thousands of guitar players all over the world are happy with Nathaniel.

[@SamuelOceanMusic]

No one more "deserving" of such an iconic instrument! Congrats, Nathaniel! Rock on!

[@petschem]

I visited CME in the hopes of seeing Nathaniel.... sadly he wasn't there. I got some T-shirts though. But he is a true "rock star" of the internet age

[@robertpowell1834]

I’m just getting to the party. Awesome move CME!

[@ebikes2xs159]

Very worthy to own one of those Gibson's. It's really big like Nathaniel's talent.

[@musicmann1967]

A lovely gesture. Classy.

[@istisel]

Wait a second that the guitar Noel signed a few days ago! Congratulations mate.

[@agusg.t.8950]

Compare the smile in Nathaniel’s face before and after knowing this beauty guitar was gonna be for him. Congratulations, you are a cool guy and an amazing player.

[@rockb78]

Nathaniel is amazing and that was an amazing gesture by CME

[@chicagomusicexchange]

Thanks for watching!!

[@RakelaK67]

that's was amazing. music is a gift. Keep sharing your gift... and people will continue to be inspired to play music.

[@jr8612]

Absolutely incredible rendition of ‘Don’t Look Back In Anger’!!!

[@chicagomusicexchange]

Thank you!!

[@tonyh8965]

Brilliant video. Oasis are one of the greatest bands ever. You got yourself an iconic guitar there. I can’t afford one but seeing this dude that happy, as happy as I would be was great viewing & you could see he’s a genuine fan. Again great video.

[@chicagomusicexchange]

Thank you!! He really is a super fan.

[@senord2429]

Definitely deserved, Nathaniel it’s truly an inspiration

[@padovann]

What a thoughtful gift! Totally agree with andrew. Bought a guitar from you guys partly bc of this channel and nathaniel’s playing is my favorite part!

[@chicagomusicexchange]

Thank you!!

[@54spatula]

If only Noel could play like him!

[@spankyhanderson3680]

So I’ve been watching TikTok videos for months with a guy who I’ve never heard speak but have only heard the most incredible playing ever, the kind of playing that rides that very fine line between inspiring me to practice more and inspiring me to quit and throw away all my guitars because his level of skill is simply unattainably brilliant. Today I googled his account name and learned his actual name. Then I spotted this video in the search results and since I’d heard of CME I thought I’d give it a view. I was shocked to hear his voice for the first time and realize he was British. Then shocked again at the CEO’s kindness in gifting this amazing guitar to him. I’ve decided that I’m definitely going to start buying some guitars and stuff from CME. It seems like a great place just on the strength of this one video. Thank you!

[@chicagomusicexchange]

Thank you!! Appreciate the support!!

[@ck1643]

What a gift to give 👏 👏 👏 👏 top class

[@SpookyVillages]

I have purchased guitars from CME due to Nathaniel's playing and I always make sure to watch every video where he's a part of. He always makes me want to be a better player. Watching this today made me legit happy. Killer rendition of Don't Look Back in Anger, but that part is no surprise. Glad he now owns one of these. The f' off reaction is the best.

[@chicagomusicexchange]

Great to hear! Thank you for the support!!

[@kevinc5771]

"this a wind up?" "Fuck off" 😂😂

[@scrugcsc]

The fluidity with which he palms the pick is incredible

[@eezar21]

Yes!!! That was the BEST! Love Oasis, love Nathaniel’s playing, and I loved that CME gave him that guitar!

[@chicagomusicexchange]

Thanks for watching!!

[@johnsample5628]

Congrats Nathaniel! No one more deserving! Enjoy that guitar Buddy!

[@chicagomusicexchange]

We agree!! Thank you!

[@scottsozmtns7534]

Good for you Mr. Murphy! Always warms my heart to see good things happen to good people. Murph-play that thing man! I’m happy for you my brother in music!

[@GazMakaveli]

This guy is an amazing player. Very elegant touch.

[@justgrant2022]

Swearing like a proper Oasis fan

[@JoeTurner-7777]

What a very generous gift for a very deserving & gifted musician.

[@erikhaugen8684]

That's beautiful. You deserve it! Oasis lives forever. The best there was, the best there is and ever will be!

[@douglascrawford4791]

This is he product of hours and hours of practice and a genuine love for music

[@JedSprague]

Congrats to Nathaniel. Beautiful guitar and memory. I too am a massive Oasis fan. Happy that one of those guitars is in his hands.

[@Willtext]

It’s wonderful to see good things happen to good people.

[@chicagomusicexchange]

❤️

[@FPInvention]

Very deserving, we need joy like this in the world all the time

[@jayballard27690]

Agree 100% my friend

[@jefflikeusual20]

Another lifelong oasis fan! Massive respect to you and love your work!

[@Softlad92]

First time watcher brought a tear to my eye. 👊👊👊👊

[@33cattt49]

Great to see it , 🥲❤️👍🏼🇬🇧👍🏼🇺🇸

[@briandefusco1544]

Such an unbelievable player!!!!!! Congratulations! Well deserved!!

[@tazdevil5032]

I cut onions when Andrew gifted him that guitar, well done mate.

[@chicagomusicexchange]

🤘🤘

[@going2Mars]

Best thing I’ve seen all year! As I told you in the shop last week Nathaniel, you’ve inspired me to pick up the guitar and play again! Cheers fella!

[@chicagomusicexchange]

Cheers!

[@MrXNITROx]

As someone whos had the pleasure of meeting both the brothers, I am so happy for nathan, holy shit what a dream come true it must be!

[@ericdalgleish8987]

I am a 48 beginner at guitar and it was stumbling across a Nathaniel Murphy video that inspired me to start playing. Thank you Nathaniel, you are an incredible player 👍🏻

[@melissaziemer6900]

Keep at it, Eric! I started guitar around age 22 and thought that was too late, but it wasn't! None of us are ever too old to learn new things, don't believe that cliche dog quote about old dogs and new tricks! They never cease to amaze, in my humble experience!

[@soundmapper]

It goes without saying, but this was a very special gift for a very special member of your team. Thank you Nathaniel.

[@chicagomusicexchange]

And thank you!!

[@britman1966]

As a fellow Oasis, that is very cool thing and a good human thing to do.

[@chicagomusicexchange]

Thanks for watching!!

[@NC17z]

WOW! What a story. Love it! This is amazing... I would have no idea that Nathaniel was such a fan and that Oasis was the reason he picked up the guitar in the first place. How cool is that!

[@chicagomusicexchange]

🤘🤘 Thanks for watching!!

[@danielhoskins4690]

Fookin A mate! Super happy for you, and never even met ya. “I’m free-ee to be whatever I…”

[@angusdevine7045]

Sitting here at 4 am UK time Wow!!

[@matthunting1162]

You totally deserve that beautiful guitar Nate ! We love your playing and your humility. Wish I lived closer to Chicago so I could stop by and shake your hand !

[@markgatland977]

Well done Nathaniel, richly deserved 👍

[@jbourke33]

What an amazing moment! I love how it came full circle with Nathaniel talking about picking up a guitar because of Noel and now him getting this because he inspires kids to play. Thank you for sharing this with us.

[@chicagomusicexchange]

Thanks for watching!!

[@tedboughter-dornfeld5281]

You deserve it Nathaniel. Rad gift. CME is a magical place. Keep making that thing sing, and add your own music and legacy to it!

[@scottbaker5938]

So cool that you guys would do this for Nathaniel. He is a phenomenal guitar player, and this guitar is in the hands of the person it was destined to be in.

[@neilegan5088]

Just stumbled across this. You're some guitarist mate!!

[@alanspence7651]

This is so awesome! Nathaniel is the man , super deserving of this!!

[@robindidymus]

Got something in my eye towards the end of this video.... a classy act of kindness to a very deserving Oasis fan 🙌❤

[@chicagomusicexchange]

Thank you for watching!

[@DavidOakesMusic]

" Whatever " is my test an acoustic song as it's all open chords and you get a good balance of high and low strings. Plus it's just a nice chord sequence and so satisfying to play.

[@geoffbeyer1873]

I'm not really an acoustic guy, but man, that guitar sounds beautiful.

[@jeffhayes605]

I love this. Very refreshing and just. Also, very inspiring.

[@metelegerald]

Yeah Nathaniel!!!! I met you a couple of months back in CME and it was a wonderful experience. Truly bro, well deserved!!! Keep on doing what you do! Cheers from Puerto Rico!

[@chicagomusicexchange]

Appreciate it!!

[@christopherb5226]

If only United were playing footie with the creativity and flare/flair you show on that guitar . . . and every other one I have seen you play. Congrats. That was well deserved and makes me like CME even more.

[@carlmasondrums]

I really love this dudes compositions hope he enjoys his lovely new guitar!

[@Lee-ss6uz]

Couldn’t have happened to a nicer guy! A grade a player too !

[@chicagomusicexchange]

🤘🤘

[@claudehopper9813]

I've been playing guitar for many years . When i first heard Nat play i knew he had something going . He's truly a gifted Great player that deserves recognition of his talent . Well done he looked very surprised about getting a new Gibson guitar .

[@melissaziemer6900]

He absolutely seems genuinely sincere! That's the best part, by far. Life is always better that way, in my opinion.

[@oryp23]

United!!

[@joshuavalentin569]

This absolutely made my day Nathaniel and Lemmo and Tomo are my favorite guitar gents on KZbin and melonie Faye has my heart toooooo lol 😂

[@chicagomusicexchange]

Glad we could help make your day!

[@BruceColon-BSides]

Beautiful gesture by CME (which really is the greatest gear shop- love it). Even better, the guitar is now signed by The Man himself. These stories are always great when they happen to genuine fans (and great players) like Nathaniel. Awesome!

[@chicagomusicexchange]

Thank you!! 🤘🤘

[@daveglover-smith9636]

This video was absolutely incredible and it was great to see Nathaniel so excited to play it even before he got given the guitar, which was even better.

[@arito]

This was so awesome! I love watching Nathaniel's videos and listening to him play, he's amazing.

[@chicagomusicexchange]

Thank you!!

[@jon.wilson]

Congrats Nathaniel, you deserve it man! So wholesome. CTID!

[@chicagomusicexchange]

Thanks for watching!!

[@adambendorf828]

As Andrew said, it's a total no-brainer to do whatever it takes to keep Nathaniel happy and making videos for CME. If I were in charge, I would have opted to just give Nathaniel a big bag of money (gives him more options), but the goal would be the same.

[@kenei_206]

This is the only time you ever allowed to play Wonderwall at a guitar store 😂

[@stonednbroke1]

The smile on his face 😎

[@joeldowdy404]

Well deserved!!! Nice Job, he will treasure it for years!!

[@potatopeelerfairy12]

Wow. Love this. Touched my heart you did. Super happy for Nathaniel. So glad CME did this for him. CEO seems like a really cool guy.

[@melissaziemer6900]

Who's the CEO?!

[@whisperthiefmusic]

My Boss bought me lunch once… (great video and lovely to see people being kind to each other!)

[@chicagomusicexchange]

Thank you! He deserves it for sure.

[@jdgaming_mdp]

Totally deserves it!! thanks CME for such an amazing gift! I'm confident to say that we are all happy for him.

[@ryangunwitch-black]

Gifting this guitar to such a great player who seems like such a good dude is absolute magick. This video needs a warning though because you will definitely cry in front of your chick. The unexpected gift of an instrument ( especially something that killer) means more than most can possibly fathom. ❤

[@mrgee007]

That right there is the best thing in the world for both people, gifting something so special to someone that lives and breathes it ❤👏🏼❤

[@pauljmcmillan]

The genuine shock there was beautiful

[@mrsifter0202]

How fucking great! What a gift! Shout out to CME that’s how you treat your passionate employees. And I guess Noel is proud of you, to hear your interpretation of Don’t look back in Anger. Well deserved Nathaniel

[@chicagomusicexchange]

Thank you!!

[@clivehorridge]

This is perfect, nobody more deserving than Nathaniel ❤️🇷🇴

[@DeadGlassEyes]

Damn that thing sounds so good. Great balance of twang and beefiness.

[@paramedicpete7502]

Amazing! Absolutely well deserved. Nathaniel is an incredible musician and he does great work for you guys. Love it.

[@chicagomusicexchange]

Thanks so much!

[@colinfair7170]

Well deserved , fantastic player , always a pleasure to watch.