John, Thompson once said in an interview that he preferred using his friends as backing musicians when he recorded his albums even though they were not professional musicians. He said his friends were better musicians than the professionals he had met throughout his still on-going career. You are a prime example of a 'non professional' musical virtuoso. Now for the corny part, if you were to go on to the show 'America's got Talent' you would win it hands down.
The lick at 1:36 was innovative.. as well at 2:19..I wasn't expecting them.. so, you are introducing "original ideas".. like your rendition very much! cool!
i thought u were going to play the greg howe song sunny this is very nice too tho. you should check him out if you havent already nice outside jazz playing.
Wow! Nice- Do I hear some Wes Montgomery influence alongside the stringbending bluesy approach? I especially like the way you don't lose the thematic thread of the piece as you're improvising the lead line -especially around the 3 minute mark.
Thanks, Thats a great compliment.I grew up as a huge fan of Santana. I got to see Carlos play in the 70s. He has such soul in his playing. Thanks again. John
face melted. keep it up!~
caffeine150 6 months ago
Excellent!
I wonder, if the 8 dislikers are able to do any melody on the kazoo, which one of the 92 who like it, can recognize.
Really excellent!
RFDlic 7 months ago
John, Thompson once said in an interview that he preferred using his friends as backing musicians when he recorded his albums even though they were not professional musicians. He said his friends were better musicians than the professionals he had met throughout his still on-going career. You are a prime example of a 'non professional' musical virtuoso. Now for the corny part, if you were to go on to the show 'America's got Talent' you would win it hands down.
daviegarden 8 months ago
hey do you live in south florida by any chance?
FLpolo 9 months ago
The lick at 1:36 was innovative.. as well at 2:19..I wasn't expecting them.. so, you are introducing "original ideas".. like your rendition very much! cool!
doallthegoodyoucan 1 year ago
I hear you man, you played that nice.
barrlee53 1 year ago
i thought u were going to play the greg howe song sunny this is very nice too tho. you should check him out if you havent already nice outside jazz playing.
downfallin 1 year ago
very good job!
Johngtr13 1 year ago
I absolutely love watching-listening you play guitar, very inspiring!
Fretaholic1 1 year ago
fantastic
teledman 1 year ago
nice job on sunny. found you by accident on this site, but i will not loose you now. keep up the beautiful playing art peterson
artpeterson43 1 year ago
great..... congratul....
yeoryo 1 year ago
Hey Mr. Stipe.
I absolutely loved this video, truely insperational!
I may only be 15 years old at the moment but I hope that one day I can put as much soul into my playing as you do yourself.
Great job
-cheers
ioncan 1 year ago
Hey Mr. Stipe.
I absolutely loved this video, truely insperational!
I may only be 15 years old at the moment but I hope that one day I can put as much soul into my playing as you do yourself.
Great job
-cheers
ioncan 1 year ago
Wow! Nice- Do I hear some Wes Montgomery influence alongside the stringbending bluesy approach? I especially like the way you don't lose the thematic thread of the piece as you're improvising the lead line -especially around the 3 minute mark.
dave
luukey9 1 year ago
thats sweet!. you should def make a cd
BryceHunterTV 1 year ago
thats sweet!. you should def make a cd
BryceHunterTV 1 year ago
It was good at the beginning and then just got better and better! Great rendition!
Dave
luukey9 2 years ago
Very good feeling thank you!
i would like to practice on that base ..may i ask where i can get it ?
emiliolombardo 2 years ago
I need the chordss please!!
jackson0027 2 years ago
@jackson0027 Am7 walkdown to Gm7 then C9 Fmaj7 Bm7b5- E7(Or Preferably, a Eaug)
And you'd solo in A Minor pentatonic or some other mod if you like
saron380 1 year ago
any one know where can i get this backing track?
Jeancarzamb 2 years ago
just amazing!!!!
just relax y enjoy...
good job man
Jeancarzamb 2 years ago
Smoov baby smoov!
bsuite123 2 years ago
that guitar is awesome by the way, what year is it?
SGExplorer 2 years ago
Great sound and improvisation.
Keep it up.!
Nealtjj 2 years ago
omg, this was like an orgasm to my ears
SGExplorer 2 years ago
Love the thumb off tre back of the neck vibrato. Nice feel too.
vanderbilly 2 years ago
I have that tune in my set too. You sound good bruh! Keep doing the thang you do!
ryarod 2 years ago
I dig it brother! Nice. I'll send you my version from one guitar guy to another...Doc
docholiday747 2 years ago
u be jammin mon!!
lolPenguyen 2 years ago 2
SOO GOOD !
Really,, Can somebody tell the first 33 sec. - what is played there ?
I can figure the first 17 secs out but then I don't know ? Do somebody know the chords he slides from ?
JonasGormsen 2 years ago
Those are just octaves, my friend. Have fun with that!
waldo2384 2 years ago
YESS! music orgasm.
Daniel0su 2 years ago
fantastic playing man.
just great !!!!!
philipearlwilliams 2 years ago
You are an evening of entertainment !!! great chops, a pleasure to listen to. Now i'm going to go try play my guitar.
dronai 2 years ago
o.o !!! sounds really nice !!
radiofreccia2008 3 years ago
very nice, i like that deluxe in the back to.
TheOriginalMack 3 years ago
whos song is this?
Thatduderomeo 3 years ago
It's called Sunny
Maginel73 1 year ago
Wow.. You are a musical BEAST!!!.. Plenty of emotion throughout the whole experience.. Thank you..
dj2krunk4u 3 years ago
Tarnation! especially nice phrasing. nice to see a Telly taken out of limits. have you seen Ed Bickert?
CrackerJackLee 3 years ago
nice..... REALLY NICE.... woot!!
DonG0412 3 years ago
oh yes... oh yes.... oh.... yes...
kvbrock82 3 years ago
nice swinging samba!
marcelodomar 3 years ago
Listen to this same tune on youtube by Pat Martino. It will inspire you.
intune1234 3 years ago
Very nice. Which amplifier are you using?
fingeronstring 3 years ago
You have a great feel of the electric guitar.
Keep it up you are inspiring.
From one tele player to another thanks!
hrhodes3 3 years ago 2
man, why would you need drugs when you got music like this! i feel like im on weed! great man!
zoraduddu 3 years ago
nice playing, man
diz52nd 3 years ago
You're great! You make me wish I played guitar instead of what I play.
chrismichalek 3 years ago
wow that was incredibly smooth sounding
and i love your guitar it has a great jazz sound
sukkyatlife 3 years ago
cool impro and great chord sliding too. well done!
PhunkeyB3 3 years ago
no thank you that was cool
mgrothe08 3 years ago
sounds good what kind of chord you slide
petertorro 3 years ago
great tone, great phrasing, great groove!
zanatany974 3 years ago
When are you doing a CD????
dangerousdaly 3 years ago
Maybe someday. Thanks
guyonguitar 3 years ago
can you make it yesterday?? I have always loved Carlos Santana especially the White album I would compare you to him. Great playing excellent feel
dangerousdaly 3 years ago
Thanks, Thats a great compliment.I grew up as a huge fan of Santana. I got to see Carlos play in the 70s. He has such soul in his playing. Thanks again. John
guyonguitar 3 years ago
You deserve it! Peace
dangerousdaly 3 years ago
wow very bluesy feel for a jazz standard i like the improvisation sir
s2p3r 3 years ago
Thanks so much.
guyonguitar 3 years ago
Soulful playing. Beautiful tone. I have a 52reissue tele as well. my favorite guitar of all time.
Herns1209 4 years ago
Thanks, Telecasters Rule!!!
guyonguitar 4 years ago
i like it..good
jefke66 4 years ago
Thanks
guyonguitar 4 years ago
loving it!
soundwrks 4 years ago
I love Playing!!
guyonguitar 4 years ago
I like when musicians play music and keep words to a minimum.Very nice.
telewackster 4 years ago
Thanks.
guyonguitar 4 years ago
Ditto!
HB1964 3 years ago
sounds good man, keep on rockin, i lost track and didnt realize you had so many more videos, i had to catch up, they all sound great
bjones3378 4 years ago
Thanks.
guyonguitar 4 years ago
Great job...when is the cd coming out...I would buy it! Great tone & very tasteful playing as always. Inspiring to other tele players for sure!
bluedwarfhamster 4 years ago
Thanks for the nice comment
guyonguitar 4 years ago