Zigeunerweisen Op.20 guitar duel The Commander-In-Chief feat. Thomas Valeur (2013)

[@PatrickBrass]

The chemistry between these 2, is simply delicious!!!

[@MikeBarnett1776]

The facial expressions alone are priceless... and the music is superb.

[@thecommanderinchief1]

We had so much fun doing this and soooo much pain while practicing for months...lol

[@ricardocarm0]

I have watched this so many many years ago. I came back to this video today and damn. It's still one of the best videos on KZbin . Thank you for this 👏🙏

[@thecommanderinchief1]

💞💞💞💞

[@badactress]

This should be 2013 Christmas number 1 all over the world! I'm spellbound watching the two of you! I hope metalheads watch this and see that classical musicians can shred, and that classical music lovers watch it and see that rock musicians are just as talented as their classically trained counterparts! You did us proud Commander! *hugs!*

[@thecommanderinchief1]

Thanks for all the amazing comments, shares and support! Almost 200K views by now :)

[@nightworg]

Please make more videos with Thomas Valeur. You are absolutely awesome together. I also like the way this was recorded - You circling around him. You are kind of intimidating but i liked it. After all you are The Commander!-In-Chief.

[@thecommanderinchief1]

Thanks! I am getting ready to record and do several videos together with one of the best classical guitarists in the world, Craig Ogden :) So yes, there will be more guitar duels!

[@makkdiver]

beautiful guitar... great duo

[@nightworg]

thecommanderinchief1 Awesome Commander!!. Looking forward to see it. Love your outfit and style in your video's.

[@GerrryPv]

and you should have much, much more!

[@TheSanityAssassin44]

That clean tone makes me feel all tingly inside.

[@sidney001]

Lovely to watch two people at the top of their game with such skill and talent

[@juanjosejaume7115]

The passage from 4:09 to 5:38 makes my soul tremble with a sublime emotion, can't really describe it, beautiful playing! Thanks for sharing this amazing interpretation!

[@ianmbaker]

Fantastic playing and what a great tone from the electric. I love how it sounds almost like the classical guitar.

[@michaelgarrett6059]

Until now, I didn't realize how many guitar lovers/players were also Zigeurnerweisen lovers. Great job!

[@1VperOctave]

I love how Thomas is so calm and unphased by CIC's theatrics, the professional classicist vs the stage commanding rocker. The interplay between the two such talented guitarist is an absolute joy to watch

[@ManOfRhythm]

WOW!!! One of the best performances on KZbin. Both guitarists play like they've been at it for 50 years. Thumbs up, if this doesn't move ya, nothing will!

[@MRjunglefever69]

I could sit back in my office and listen to this all day

[@fred.chapman]

I ♥ the carefully crafted electric guitar tone, which is so well-matched to the classical guitar tone. They are distinct, complementary sounds, but they sound really good together. Even your articulation and phrasing are well-matched. The extraordinary level of simpatico between you two makes this performance an absolute pleasure to watch! I also ♥ the playful competition, the facial expressions, and the choreography. :) Brilliant work!!!

[@fred.chapman]

CIC, I must add that I am deeply moved by the sensitivity of your playing in the solo line at 4:20. You are so incredibly expressive! I think a lot of people are going to be shocked to learn that a metal guitarist can play like that, on an electric guitar. CIC, you're my kind of musician-breaking down barriers and building bridges between genres! Please keep doing this fabulous work!!! ♥♥♥

[@mattclapper7797]

I am stunned..a pure joy to watch...they are having a blast! Both amazingly talented, so much heart and soul, Thank you for lifting us humans just a little higher with your music.

[@RockinOutMusic]

Simply perfect. Makes me want to learn the guitar...

[@cesarruiz8233]

Both brilliant musicians. I liked the added metal flare. Electric guitar did a great job with volume keeping up with a nylon counterpart.

[@worldofsurspherea5187]

Loved it. Such awesome expressions that went along side the guitar playing.

[@Stephen_Lafferty]

A beautiful and fun interplay of Classical technique and modern playing! And to think that it was recorded just down the road from where I live, too!

[@PaulOMalleyDublin20]

There are guitar players, and then there is this. Excellent stuff.

[@Mark_Demaline]

This was back when I first started following you. Then I lost track for years. I fell in love with your guitar playing back then, and now your voice has reignited my desire for more. Well done Berit. You Rule!!!

[@thecommanderinchief1]

Thank you so much!!!

[@RushFanatic87]

I didn't see so much of a duel, rather than a very tasty duet. Melting classical guitar & Rock guitar together proving music, regardless of style is pretty much universal.

[@RayRay5776]

2 very talented guitarists @ the same time playing an amazing piece of music

[@tibrgv]

How in the world are you not more famous?! Dear god that was otherworldly.

[@thecommanderinchief1]

Thank you!

[@TheTMAMA]

Wow!!! I've only heard this tune with the violin, but these two rocked it with their guitars. I'm real impressed!!!!

[@Piekartz]

wauw, this blew mind. I love the sound of the recording as well

[@ricstormwolf]

Amazing and beautiful! Brought tears to my eyes, that was so good!!

[@julionobre2]

Only today i've met this masterpiece. Great performance! ❤

[@thecommanderinchief1]

Thanks a million! I’m glad you like it 👍

[@buaidhnobas1ify]

Bravo! Bravo! Well Done. When you walked into frame, I was not expecting that. Very cool.

[@ericrose3877]

Beautiful, MUSICAL Duo, thank you so much for your interpretation.

[@jorgemotta..tqm-en-el-qlo]

Love your music. I'd never seen a duet like you two guys. Amzing

[@MrEngineeral]

WOW, you two really make your instruments compliment each other, bravo.

[@Louderfr38]

Great duo ! I want more like this one !

[@RaptureReady2025]

Wow I’m gobsmacked that human beings can perform this flawlessly yet make it look so easy. And I love the performance, attitudes, costumes, colours, relationship. Wonderful.

[@gaile7108]

Wow! I wish I could play a fraction as fast. Brilliant Musicians!

[@uniformal5]

Stunning. I'd never have thought it possible. It's all there.

[@JohnBS]

This is truly awesome!!! Can't stop watching it!!

[@СергейТрущенков-е2ж]

Amazing. I've never seen and listened to something more beautiful. TYSM!!!

[@TheMichaelPendleton]

Beyond amazing! I had chills through the whole thing!!!!

[@spkay31]

Beautiful duet of this incredibly challenging piece! I hope you get more views of this, it is a such a pleasure to see classical guitar and metal guitar blend so well together.

[@2Jeezuzisreal]

Out of this world. Are you from another galaxy?

[@jarikoskenniska299]

Epic Battle!!! ...Lucidity moment when she comes sits beside next to him. Fantastic!!

[@Lex-Explorer]

The last segment was really something amazing!!!

[@anitataylor321]

Great version of this truly lovely piece of music - brilliant playing.

[@Empirism]

There is not enough adjectives to describe this. I only wonder how Ive been able to miss this all these years... doh, better late than never. This so good that to describe it I should do it by dancing.

[@thecommanderinchief1]

Thanks!!!

[@raymundocejudo9275]

Empirism 9

[@sandrineschillinger2910]

Amazing duo. Thanks!!

[@JasonBeckerOfficial]

Cool!

[@thecommanderinchief1]

Thank you so much for taking the time to watch my video, Jason Becker! You are a true inspiration :):)

[@JasonBeckerOfficial]

thecommanderinchief1 Thank you very much. You guys are great!

[@thecommanderinchief1]

:D:D:D:D We are both totally shocked to see how well it has been received!

[@IngJMatos]

OMG JASON I TOTALLY LOVE YOU MAN!!! And nicely done Commander in chief :D

[@fedepresa4058]

very cool thanks for sharing

[@bprocket]

That looked like a LOT of fun. Thanks for sharing.

[@MetalAges]

Fan-freaking-tastic! Great job you two!

[@michaelbednowicz8114]

I don't like that the chick's guitar is a B.C. Rich Stealth rip off. ;)

[@DomainObject]

The uptempo finale.... Mind blowing! Wow.

[@NickMorey1]

This is wonderful! I love it!!

[@hughjanus3798]

That's more notes than I have ever played in my life! Great!

[@FalconsViewpoint]

Renditions like this deserve a lot more likes and attention than some Vevo new releases bs

[@RkRMetalhead]

So well done ... and funny :) . Never bored to watch it again .

[@Shadow-Man-vz8sv]

You two are both very skilled guitarists, but you are the superior musician, I think. I've just begun learning to play. I hope one day to rock as hard as you.

[@chjimenez]

Wow!!! the last part with drums will rocks, but great work, the feeling of the second part, simply beautiful!!!

[@teddylilley]

Wow!!! Crazy good. I saw Gil Shaham play this live on the violin. This blows my mind.

[@johnDukemaster]

Good lord! I'm speachless. Doesn't happen that often, but now...Briliant! Marvelous! Absolutely marvelous!

[@rarch1968]

Very nicely done! I expected I would only watch the first few seconds, cringe & move on, but I watched all of it twice. Beautiful composition played brilliantly by both players. They play for the music, not for themselves. Thank you.

[@phiden44]

Only twice!! I have watched this more than 60+ times.

[@GiGGDDaDDy]

Wow, it's 2023 and I totally forgot what joy this brings me! Thanks CIC!

[@thecommanderinchief1]

My pleasure!

[@rocketpete999]

Is it already 2023 ? Many years ago, Paganini bring me on this channel but the Commanderinchief bring me back.

[@3dw3dw]

Very nice synchronization. These 2 are very good together.

[@PenguinBrian]

Great talents, brilliant job. Please keep up the good work, both of you are inspiring...

[@jamesm1278]

Another masterpiece showcasing your amazing skill!

[@alocinrules]

Non commentavo un video da anni,oggi è il giorno... Meravigliosi...artisti a 360 gradi, in grado di trasmettere emozioni non solo attraverso i propri strumenti ma anche con lo scambio di sguardi... Grandissimi!!!

[@etoiledesneiges77]

Commander in chief you are so so good !!! I am a huge fan, this piece as others you did are fantastic !!!

[@thecommanderinchief1]

Thanks:)

[@rexroman5211]

So much to watch and here! Thank you

[@ricardocarmona5210]

Awesome second to none 🎸 🌹 🎸 🌹

[@thecommanderinchief1]

Thanks a million! :)

[@zebulonswearingen1593]

I am again stunned, not only by the musicianship, choice of piece, the particular rendition & the super-cook, classy outfits - but again by just how great these 2 instruments sound together and also how tight this duet really is. You 2 play extremely well together. Thank you for the wonderful performance.

[@guardianasgaard]

amazing work! also great clean tone on the electric

[@woodstoney]

That was by far, the most amazing and entertaining guitar duet I've ever witnessed!! Bravo!!!

[@DiKof69]

Wonderful dialogue. I love it!

[@US-USER]

Ви просто чудова пара і шоу - надзвичайне!!! Дякую! Fantastically sense of humor )

[@jozsefszabo4158]

Excellent! The melodies are especially homely to the Hungarian people, but especially with the soul, they are understandable, and in some cases even lyrics are associated with the given parts :)) Huge thanks from Hungary!

[@thecommanderinchief1]

Thank you very much! :):):):):):)

[@christinesilveira2922]

Wonderful duet. Very beautiful song with great arrangements.

[@roystewart4386]

Wow ! Never expected to hear this composition on guitars. I'm sure Pablo de Sarasate would have been impressed to hear it performed in this fashion. He was a virtuoso of the violin besides being a composer.

[@AugustusCaesarTV]

Cool stuff. Excellent Video. Was not expecting it to be that good. Keep up the great vids

[@MrUltraworld]

Very well done! I appreciate resisting the urge to use the Laney's high gain channel. Both guitars are clear as a bell.

[@jean-claudemorin4297]

Wow! This is downright super amazing. Oh my! The virtuosity

[@Nickball97]

Can't imagine the amount of musical theory needed to do that.

[@bburago9]

Very little actually...

[@j.grimes4420]

If you mean the classical guitar, being employed there is a tremolo, which is a repeated shaking of the wrist on a series of repeated notes. It is supposed to be quite easy, it just takes practice.

[@andreafox9137]

Mostly scales, so many scales.

[@dallen521]

Andrea Fox Scales for cooking, scales for weighing myself, scales in the chemist, scales for weighing baggage. So many different scales. Old fashioned scales, laboratory scales, modern scales, digital scales. Aaaagh. Scales!

[@mypfpisbetterthanyours5177]

@@dallen521 You forgot the industrial scales.

[@Algastar]

Fantastic performance!

[@Kristiankoldsoe]

According to my son Frederik 5 Years old, You are the best Guitarist in the world! Det er rigtig fin musik.

[@bhegle999]

Awesome and beautiful at the same time..

[@JedMediaGroup]

one of best duels I have ever seen. Brilliant

[@thecommanderinchief1]

Joe DuPree / Jed Media Group Thanks a lot!!! It took 5 months to learn to play that one so I am very glad people like it!

[@MartinSHKim]

thecommanderinchief1 You must kidding.... Only 5 months ??? I don't believe it... Anyway awesome.... I love this clip forever.. God bless to you~

[@luc93luc]

That was truly amazing!

[@xurxo12]

sex on guitars.

[@jeremiahpeterson7116]

I absolutely love musical discussions/arguments... Extremely well composed and executed... I loved every moment...

[@niknikolov77]

Very nice!!! And lot of passion for a Norwegian :))

[@JasonDeCarloGuitar]

Wow, that was so clean and beautiful, well done, I was captivated the whole time! The ibanez has a nice clean tone too, reminds me a bit of Jason Becker

[@icatenej]

Great performance from both of you :) I listened this on my earphones and when you finished in such powerful finale I instinctively applauded like I'm on real concert... People around me probably though that I lost my mind :D :D :D

[@TNTales]

Great playing, great chemistry.

[@涂國鐙]

許多年前有聽到這首曲,當時很震驚,沒想到,還可以看到這樣精彩的演出,真是厲害

[@GiGGDDaDDy]

Still my favorite music video on KZbin 2019!

[@geralml2543]

I'm in love with The Commander-In-Chief

[@Wishbringer7]

This. is. awesome. The blend of classical guitar with 7-string electric and a bit of shredding thrown in... along with the mild humor... was fun to watch. I "met" Commander in a virtual world recently and we chatted about her custom-built green Ibanez electric guitar (yes, them is pricey). While most of her videos are "hard rock" (to the best of my understanding)... her classical guitar training really shows in this video. Thomas does an excellent job in this as well, the duo perfectly accompanying one another in a playful manner. Enjoyed this thoroughly.

[@MDC2020]

I stumbled upon this video while looking to study some of my investing books and I must say reading boring investing info all the sudden was fun. I started reading faster or slower as the music picked up. Then I started watching the video and was really entertained at the faces from the gentleman as the provocative woman walked around HAHAHA. I love this channel.

[@thecommanderinchief1]

Thanks!

[@donalee5472]

Fantastic show. Hope to see more of both of them in the future. Worked together flawlessly. Acoustic versus electric, both winners!

[@AuditoryCelebrations]

Congrats; best shit I have found all day; or perhaps even in a couple years! Shame on me for not knowing this women existed; I hang my head shame, then head bang! Instant playlist created! super fusion of epic proportions!

[@MVL5802]

bravo, my compliments. I just keep listening/watching it in a loop.... )))

[@CankleCankle]

I've never seen anything like this, very cool.

[@luccapdeviele3771]

You rock and blasted my classical world soul. Thank you!