Maneli Jamal - Lucid Drawl (2009)

[iplaymusicyo]

the start reminds me alot of jeff martin

sounds amazing!

[holyhelo5speak]

i barely know anything about a guitar, but i love watching and listening to some good acoustic guitar players like you. its art in motion. i play drums and wish played guitar now, because drums dont speak in the way an acoustic guitar can, its just simply to keep a beat :(

[snapperjohn1000]

just love this guy ,what a great melody smith its like the movement of air and the energy of water .

[Saigfock]

the 29 people who dislike this just cant comprehend the amazingness of this. that or theyre jealous...or just random douche internet trolls. oh well.

[universetechnique]

Great remember I was here.Thai 4:02AM 12/18/2011

[ihatemyletterbox]

I reckon longer hair suits you more.

[maneli]

@ihatemyletterbox more maintenance, why maintain the hair when I can play guitar!!

[ihatemyletterbox]

@maneli haha..true enough...

[alifeili]

i just realized how bad of a guitar player i am! but at the same time you've inspired me to become so much better!!

[maneli]

@alifeili Cheers, thanks a lot! Dont stop!

[taiki289]

I could hear this in a movie. Seriously. Love the way you brought your Middle Eastern heritage into it!

[maneli]

@taiki289 Thanks a lot!

[PetroASR]

Only three or four of the finalists are on your level (and maybe better) as guitarists, but it's a shame that nobody gave the right importance to one of world's best acoustic guitarists instead of the everytime's same electric shredders

[maneli]

@PetroASR Thanks a lot! Lets see how this years Guitar Idol ends :)

[TheBug1961]

You're self-taught? What kind of instructional dvds, books did you use? What was your practice regime and how long each day? Who/What was your inspiration to keep playing?

Very well done. You've mastered the guitar.

[maneli]

@TheBug1961 Im a self taught player, life is inspiring enough for me :)

[barroso159]

what is the pitch of the strings?? oh please someone responds

[maneli]

@barroso159 DADGAD

[tanjida2008]

You're amazing! You could totally collaborate on the Assassin's Creed soundtracks...if only I knew about you before! o.O

Congrats on coming 1st place! :D

[karakusmusic]

I´m so fricken amazed of your talent! :)

[maneli]

@karakusmusic Thank you very much :)

[lollerskates101LOL]

ill subscribe

[maneli]

@lollerskates101LOL Good on ya :)

[DhieP9]

so beautiful

[maneli]

@xoITheSlyFPSBossIox Many thanks. I use a Cole Clark Triumph guitar in Southern Magnolia. They are really damn good guitars!

[maneli]

@xoITheSlyFPSBossIox Thanks for tuning in! Glad you enjoyed it. I understand Persian but not so good with the speaking yet, trying to get back into it. This is a Taylor 814ce Limited Edition 2006.

[KniGuitaar]

awesome man congratz 

[silnetofsn]

fucking awesome!

[gogamusic]

I have the same guitar , but I could not play like this in thousand years ! you're a master of your instrument! great job, thanks for sharing.

[maneli]

@gogamusic thanks a lot! You've got the 814ce limited editioin 2006??

[gogamusic]

@maneli yes 814ce except its not limited :-(. I saw your interview in Canada and was impressed by your talents. I was very curious if you studied to play guitar with an instructor? or you learned this style of playing on your own? based on the interview it seems you learned the guitar fairly quickly?

[maneli]

@gogamusic I am a self taught guitarist and always managed to pick up things fairly quickly. I had some years of violin experience which definitely helped plus growing up in a musical household was indirectly very helpful.

[gogamusic]

@maneli WOW!!!

[LiquidGib]

kya bhat!

[SuperRambo111]

Christ... O_O So Gooood... ;D

[dinoquincy333]

How the hell do you do that? THATS AMAZING. teach me haha

[maneli]

@dinoquincy333 all in due time

[MissKandeeKane]

UNBELIEVABLY SKILLED! :)

[maneli]

@MissKandeeKane thanks a lot!

[drneme]

BRILLIANT!!!

[jhb972]

"Guitarists writing lyrics for their melody are those who can't make their guitar sings" and for those that disagree, just look how his guitar sings... withOUT any lyrics...

[Marc4360]

I'm raping the replay button

[maneli]

@Marc4360 thank you.

[bogskeeter]

@Marc4360 Click on your address bar, and type in repeat after youtube, but before .com Then refresh/re-load the page.

You're welcome :)

[Marc4360]

who the hell would.....no.....who the hell COULD dislike this?

[maneli]

@Marc4360 hahaha

[aeropagitica]

Amazingly lyrical playing - inspirational! I want to be good enough to take lessons with you!

[pejtu]

mind blowin..... Super well done.



[InLaciered]

I have two videos now. I must be time for a subsribe now.. (:

[MultiGomes1]

Amazing!!!



[mcbowman90]

What amazes me is that not only do you use just the strings but you use EVERY part of the guitar. You are truely one of the most amazing artist I have ever had the pleasure of listening to, you will make it far.

[maneli]

@mcbowman90 Thanks a lot!

[john814ce]

fuck me amazing  but not as good as me

[maneli]

@john814ce of course not.

[Shadowtjestalker]

I just learned how to unplay the guitar....Great musical talent right here my friend :)

[maneli]

@Shadowtjestalker Hahaha!

[baadshepherd]

@maneli Is your CD available in any store, as I am very wary of using credit information online even for paypal? Amazing, I'm glad to have been brought back here again, although watching your videos makes me want to quit playing guitar.

[guitarshred67]

@maneli have u ever thought of doing some compositions with andy mckee or don ross man , candyrat records would love your style man!

[maneli]

@guitarshred67 Sure thing, I plan on releasing my new album with Candyrat :)

[lilmark816]

@maneli Thats awesome Maneli, I remember way back then, when someone commented something similar to what Guitarshred67 and you where like "I wish I was with candyrat, that would be a dream" and no look your next cd will be released by them. GOOD job cant wait to see you with all those great artists

[foshee28]

Hey maneli I just ordered some tabs from you and I was wondering how long it is supposed to take for me to receive them?

[fivefinger100]

mr jamal what is your regular tunng? you will be my hero if i knew your awesome tuning

[xxKdogg75xx]

Wow, this is great! I like the composition and melody, great technique.



[maneli]

@xxKdogg75xx Thanks a lot!

[JayBoGuitar]

This song transitions from Maneli Jamal to Andy Mckee to Justin King to Micheal Hedges.

lol

[maneli]

@JayBoGuitar Hahaa

[SneakyStumpy]

Amazing! What model is that taylor?

[maneli]

@SneakyStumpy This ones a Taylor 814ce Limited Edition 2006

[SneakyStumpy]

@maneli Thanks man.

[flovanessa]

I like!

[kissofdeathisraja]

just checked your bio, you taught yourself to do all that?

this is just phenomenal stuff.

[maneli]

@kissofdeathisraja Yeah, it was very fulfilling learning it

[JuniorCesarGame]

Muito bom Maneli parabens!! 

[closeupeyes]

How hard do you have to hit the neck to get that much sound?! Awesome song..

[maneli]

@closeupeyes Not very hard. I've been doing it for a while now so it feels like air.

[dimesnake]

very nice sound! even better playing

[inzi121192]

thums up if he looks  like ..RICARDO KAKA..

[SBash64]

this is uncommon.

[georgesteaua93]

you're good man, the best I have ever heard... congratulations...

[maneli]

@georgesteaua93 Thank you!

[Jmyster4]

totally reminds me of andy mckee, but its a totally unique sound

[maneli]

@Jmyster4 Thanks buddy.

[MrWiwog]

Obviously 27 people disliked this because it made them cry.

[MusicalSamurai]

I aint got a fucking clue how you're making that guitar do that but I wish I could do it that's for sure!

Big Skillz - Big Respect!

- Musical Samurai

[maneli]

@MusicalSamurai Haha thanks a lot!

[guitartec]

He's a tremendous talent.

[macacodorado]

Keep rocking!

[immanrobinson]

my fav part 0:47 till the end :)

awesome...!!!

[ilfara76]

Amazing!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!­!!!!!!!!!

[TriviumFan15]

I love how you add that arabian taste in this song. Those bends are sexy to the ears.

[maneli]

@TriviumFan15 Thanks man!

[Duke54227]

sweet

[fishkeren]

Amazing! Really there are not enough beautiful words to describe how amazing it is!

It's like hearing angels, but with a guitar and not singing :)

[theperfectcell6]

Biceps!



[amicigus]

Very beautiful and sugestive!

[maneli]

@amicigus Thanks!

[Moletheus]

how could people possibly give this a thumbs down? Awesome style and diversity man. Keep it up

[OddManOut13]

I don't even understand what's going on with all that tapping nonsense! Really awesome btw, I don't want you thinking I did not like it, because I very much do, I just can't comprehend what is happening.... :)

[maneli]

@OddManOut13 Hehe thanks!

[joeymalette7096]

hey maneli, just curious, have you ever tried different types of alternate tunings?

[maneli]

@joeymalette7096 All the time.

[joeymalette7096]

Tabernak! o.o

[Jameslee295]

Wow you got a Taylor too. My favorite acoustic guitar. Awesome song. It sounded very different. In a good way. I loved it. :)

[maneli]

@Jameslee295 Thanks a lot!

[maneli]

@MsCitizenJournalist No it doesn't but it does make it easier when starting out.

[q28s1]

I find that most people who play in the tapping style all sound the same. This however is completely untrue for Jamal. I love it!

[maneli]

@q28s1 Thanks!

[dralison]

@maneli - really beautiful work. I immediately jumped over to Amazon and purchased Ziur Movement. More people need to listen to your music!

[maneli]

@dralison Sweet! Thanks for the support :)

[ALIZAIproduction]

AliZAIproduction should shoot you a music video. Subscribe to me. I just added you

[maneli]

@ALIZAIproduction Sure!

[nimasasani]

maneli, so your iranian but grown up in germany?? ba baaa musique e shoma kheli zibaass

[maneli]

@nimasasani Yeah something like that :)

[unijabass]

Stunning!

[onixtheone]

what tuning is this?

[maneli]

@onixtheone DADGAD

[onixtheone]

@maneli I thought so thanks(: by the way when are you gonna send in a demo or something to CandyRat Records..you belong there dude(:

[D0dson]

My heart cries through this whole song. Pure Brilliance

[musicman9122]

Absolutely amazing brother! Song, musicianship, style and feel. This song has it all. Keep up the good work man!

[maneli]

@musicman9122 Will do!

[joeymalette7096]

maneli, I think you're the only extremely talented person that actually replies to my comments and others' comments... makes me want to cry, just like your beautiful music.. haha keep up the great work :P

[maneli]

@joeymalette7096 My pleasure to interact with fans. Glad you still enjoy it!

[SanMarin]

27 people who don't believe in music as a common well to the world!

[joeymalette7096]

and I thought I was good.... THIS GUY'S INTENSE o.o

[klebror]

that bend at 0:19 gave me chills :o

[maneli]

@klebror Nice!

[HollyLEllison]

Is there anything you Can't do with a guitar?...you're brilliant~ God bless you and keep you...Thank you for touching our souls too :o)

[TanyaKaloyirou1]

awesome playing Tanya

[john814ce]

the taylor sounds amazing like what you did with the truss rod cover

what wood is the mini wedge?

[jkshoujk]

@john814ce What does the truss rod cover even do?

[maneli]

@jkshoujk Make it look cleaner.

[maneli]

@john814ce Mahogany I think.

[soad211]

i love and respect your music . very touching . keep it up

[drpeppa2357]

To hell with fame, beauty is not isolated to a few idols, rather it exists in the talents of many individuals such as yourself. Excellent music.

[maneli]

@drpeppa2357 Thanks for sharing!

[Kiryu394]

i really want an acoustic guitar now..... thank you Maneli for making want one of those... O__O

[maneli]

@Kiryu394 Buy one now!

[Kiryu394]

@maneli if i only had the money.... i guess it's time to save up!

[GuitarGuy2134]

you are probably the most inspirational acoustic guitarist out there. keep at it your amazing!

[maneli]

@GuitarGuy2134 Thanks a lot!

[drumkrazy1984]

When I hear you play I can feel the passion you have for music. I think any musician can agree that you can learn all the notes and chords in the world, but music itself comes from within you. Good song man!

[maneli]

@drumkrazy1984 Many thanks! Music is indeed a reflection of your emotions. To me it seems like the more misfortunes the better the music.

[TalonTSI95]

a little Justin King influence in this one?

[maneli]

@TalonTSI95 Definitely.

[mrc404]

Damn You're Better Than Paco De Lucia :p

[maneli]

@mrc404 Whoa, i don't know about that!

[AlexandarSamardziski]

u are awsome maaaannnnn xD u are like the michael jordan of guitar xD hhhh xD great respect to you and to all of your creations :D well done :D

[maneli]

@AlexandarSamardziski Hah! Thanks :)

[AyanRafique]

I cannot believe that I overlooked your playing! YOU ARE ABSOLUTELY AMAZING!!! This song is like a hymn to life.

[maneli]

@AyanRafique Hehe thanks a lot.

[ohmysparticus]

That intro made me jizz my pants!

[maneli]

@ohmysparticus Good!

[ZushiSD]

Man... I love those harmonies and rhythms, really inspiring.

Thank you.

[maneli]

@ZushiSD Thank you for listening :)

[syndgr834]

a interesting mixture of antoine dufour, andy mckee and justin king...........very nice composition.....

[maneli]

@syndgr834 Thanks!

[syndgr834]

@maneli and you're thanking me in spite of my grammar mistake.....;-)

[veggiewarriors]

How long have you been playing? You're really gifted!

[maneli]

@veggiewarriors 10 years now. Phew its been a journey

[GuItAr2CrAcK]

Wow you are a really fantastic guitar player and your banding technics are awesome.

But for me, this hameron and sliding thing ruined the whole song. I know this might be really hard to play but for me it is just a progression of harmonic tones, without a lot of feeling. I LOVED the part from -.0 to -.50 but the rest wasn't really great.

Thats just my opinion but i really think, that your skills are awesome.

[maneli]

@GuItAr2CrAcK Thanks for your honesty. I appreciate it!

[Robin18us]

The only reason you're not famous is because more people need to hear you play. I never heard of you until a friend gave me this link. You're GREAT! Hang in there and you'll have people lining up to hear you play. Good luck.

[maneli]

@Robin18us Thanks a lot for the kind words. Who knows, maybe my time will come.

[vanceoliver]

I got a link to your videos as a message on my youtube account, from you. I dont know if you sent it, but i'm glad I received it. You are very talented.

[maneli]

@vanceoliver Glad you enjoyed it!

[stepanthony]

Good stuff

[s2p3r]

thanks for playing this

[ohmysparticus]

PERSIAN PERIDE!

[maneli]

@ohmysparticus Haha!

[ohmysparticus]

@maneli You get that a lot eh? "Ve are very peroud!"

[youfoundme34]

I love to dance and this music takes me on a journey . . .My hips like the changing of the rhythm . . .Happiness!

[youfoundme34]

Feel like I a witnessing something very intimate . . .Thank you for sharing.

[maneli]

@youfoundme34 Thanks for stopping by and showing the support!

[maneli]

@1Ma9iN8tive Haha thats quite the description!

[noosence]

you have opened my eyes

[1Ma9iN8tive]

You have the left hand of destiny and the right hand of fate - united they create entire universes of possibility...

[regfeener]

I dont understand how you can play like this and not be world famous...

[maneli]

@regfeener Unfortunately there just isn't enough room for everyone at the top. I don't mind.

[aldobu1990]

@maneli are you from israel??

[maneli]

@aldobu1990 Hehe no.