'Close To You'- The Carpenters (arr. Tommy Emmanuel)

[DerisedEgami]

Oh man, I want to learn this one, so bad. It's on the list, for sure. I'm trying to polish up and recored a good take on "Questions", first. Well played. Hope to have my own Tommy signature, soon enough. I was THIS close to going down to Kentucky, this year, for his masterclass. It's taking place this weekend.

[stonecry7]

@DerisedEgami

Cool. I learned Questions halfway and then forgot it again. Beautiful song with of course those tricky parts. Sure you want to miss that masterclass? You still have time:)

[DerisedEgami]

@stonecry7 lol.. you're right.  I think it's just a matter of assessing my skill level (and the bank account) ;-) Just trying to be responsible. Have you caught his special on PBS?

[stonecry7]

@DerisedEgami

understand:) No I didn't know about a PBS special. Wonder if I can watch online? Don't have it on TV.

[jothekid]

good job dude!!! I see your Tommy signature is kinda fading out...happened to me too...I was so happy to get Tommy's signature on mine, and not even a year later, it was completely off because I dont have any finish on my guitar. So i got it signed again the year later and I put a clear sticker on top to keep it intact....it's been on ever since and it's been 4 years! you should do that too cause you don't wanna lose it!!!!

[stonecry7]

@jothekid

Thanks. Yeah, I had a Luthier friend of mine paint a coat of lacker over the signature so it's sealed now for good. Can't afford to lose it. Don't know when TE will be back in this town again.

[poyfai]

I love this song ^^ You play this song is perfect ^ ^

[stonecry7]

@poyfai

Thanks:)

[CaptFlimflam]

good stuff! keep on playing my friend, you're much better than about 95% of the guitarists on youtube

[stonecry7]

@CaptFlimflam

Thank you very much. I appreciate that:)

[thelittlepicker]

Another great cover. Where do you get the time to learn these or is it just me that takes so long to get songs down?. Great job!

[stonecry7]

@thelittlepicker

Thanks much. I don't know. I just try to squeeze as much time in before or after work and not too much when the family's around so I don't drive them nuts. I think I can pick up tunes (some) pretty quick but maybe that's why i also make enough mistakes as well:) I envy the guys who play flawlessly in their recordings.

[Ingorin]

Exellent work !!!!!

[ThinkingDog06]

Excellent, what a treasure!  Very well played. Thanks for posting, keep it going!

[stonecry7]

@ThinkingDog06

Thanks much. You have a great channel.

[FrankiusPrime17]

Hey do you have tabs for this beautiful arrangement?

[stonecry7]

@FrankiusPrime17

Hi. Sorry I don't. I learned it from a video of Tommy Emmanuel playing it.

[krypto87]

You've really done a good job of this! I closed my eyes, and I for a split second thought I was listening to TE! Keep up the good work!

[stonecry7]

@krypto87

Hey Krypto. Sorry for the late reply. Thanks much for the encouraging words. cheers!

[paolitas7]

excellent playing good work on the guitar 5*********+

[stonecry7]

@paolitas7

Well thank you very much!!

[geomango20]

ohmygaaaaaaaaaaaaaaad!!!!!!!!!­!

[yahoochiewatchie]

Cool - is it in standard tuning?

[stonecry7]

@yahoochiewatchie

Thanks. Yes, it's standard tuning.

[yougugu123]

klasse gespielt, wie immer - top !

[stonecry7]

@yougugu123

Danke viel mals!

[KKZG]

Hey you need to tab it out! Dying to learn this after seeing him playing in Malaysia. I was there and it was real exclusive =) Yes i know it's one heck of an experience. I have a closer and much clearer view video recorded than the one on youtube now. Just haven't posted it up. Good Job by the way!

[stonecry7]

@KKZG

HI. I wish I knew how.? Lucky you. It's looks very exlusive. Was he there promoting Maton guitars before a concert or something. Just curious. Anyways, thanks.

[KKZG]

@stonecry7 Oh come on! at least a tutorial? Quite hard for me to find out what he's playing. But if you can't its okay. Yeap I was very blessed. It was a guitar workshop he did before the concert. I got to have a picture with him, his signature on my guitar right exactly where yours is (check my vid if you want to see)and he seriously played right in front of my face no kidding! I have a vid of him playing a piece without zooming in that's how close!

[stonecry7]

@KKZG

Problem is I use a digital camera to record. Super lame! It would be impractical to record anything over 2-3 minutes with my camera. If you wanted I could give you a slow downed version via a FBook video or something like that. That's a lot easier and doesn't take forever to download. Let me know. cheers.

[KKZG]

@stonecry7 That would be really great! Dying to get my hands on anything that would make my life easier to learn this song. How do I find you via FBook? My FBook profile is on my channel.

[stonecry7]

@KKZG

Ok, I'll start working on the video or videos and then send it to you. I'll go to your profile on your channel.

[fxsom]

great playing of this wonderful song; Happy New Year;

[thelittlepicker]

I like the variety of songs you play. This brings back memories. Nice job.

[stonecry7]

@thelittlepicker

Thanks much. Brings back memories for me as well.

[HanzP]

Hi Brent,

wunderschön gespielt! Noch ein Stück für meine ToDo-Liste! ;-)))

Happy New Year!

Hansel

[stonecry7]

@HanzP

Danke Hansel. Ich habe auch ein sehr Große ToDo Liste.

[marmur82]

I've heard it live in Poland this year and thought what a great song it is.then also I had watched this video from Malaysia and fell in love with TE's arrangement. and here is you! thanks a lot for the record,now I have sth I can learn from:) Happy New Year!!

[stonecry7]

@marmur82

You're lucky, he didn't come through Vienna this year. Well hope to hear your cover sometime soon:) Happy New Year!