A big thanks to "insaneguitarfreak" for posting the name of the interlude.I would'nt mind so much, but i played the piece years ago and have it in the house somewhere!
one SLIGHT criticism...it sounds like a pick up, and not a microphone. That direct acoustic sound does not compare to a kick ass mic on a kick ass guitar with a kick ass player, like Chet. Just the times, and production techniques popular then, I guess. Still very nice, and thank you.
This was the very first song I learned how to play when I picked up fingerstyle and to this day remains my favorite to play, however, I couldnt possibly hope to become even close to equal to Mr. Guitar.
I love his version, it's really very beautiful. I remember mason williams album, with his acoustic version, and I also loved his top 40 hit of this song. And the Ventures is great, too. All different, but good. I just have always loved this song.
I understand the idea that everyone is entitled to their opinions, this is true. However, not all opinions are created equal. Do you have cancer? Maybe your doctor says yes, but in my opinion that is not what I see. Yes, having expertise in a certain field gives one more validation, whilst one needn't be an artist to appreciate art it does give one a deeper perspective. Josh and Remo explain. I'm not a music nazi. You might even change my mind, long as you avoid the appeal to the masses.
Call me crazy but that ending chord is the coolest thing I've ever heard. I always kind of thought there was a surprise somewhere in every one of Chet's tunes. He waited until the last for this one.
@SysadminsWithGuns You seem to forget Chet was a producer and President of RCA. He had at his disposal every musician needed to make any record of any genre. If he wanted an entire orchestra, he got it. It's Chet playing for sure. Better than the original? Who's to say? He just took it and made it his own like everything he did. Can't argue with success.
@kcb3141 You can have a good ear and the ability to give constructive criticism regardless of your own musical talent. I'm not saying that being an accomplished musician wouldn't help your ear and your criticism ability, It's just not 100% necessary. You do need to be able to be critical which a lot of people can't do. It is also possible to just not like something and criticize. If you still think the same way I would like to hear your side.
@JoshHooversMusic I am thinking that being accomplished isn't just a small advantage. I think that I like your general outlook, but you are reducing the importance of being a real musician. Most would avoid the word "talent" because, although there may be a natural inclination even apptitude, the word "talent" undervalues the amount of time and work that most musicians invest. I agree that being discerning is important, critical is something that most reserve for themselves.
@kcb3141 Not true,it's more like a symbiotic relationship. The artist may indeed be isolated while in the process of the creation but with out eyes to see or ears to hear it has no value to any but the artist. By your logic we would all need to be expert painters,sculptors,musicians etc in order to even form an opinion.An artists only responsibility is to create,whether or not what (s)he has created has any worth is up to his audience.And yes,I can play guitar and write a decent song imho.
Wrong. Everyone is entitled to an opinion and you don't have to be a musician to like or dislike a song. I'm sure there's bands that you don't like but is your opinion invalid because you haven't become famous doing what they do?
@kcb3141 Eh... im going to have to disagree, im a professional jazz musican, and that is intirely false, if you dont like something , then you dont like it, youre entiteld to your own opinion on that song, and im sure chet atkins knew this wouldnt appeal to all listeners. I personally think he has more interesting songs.
@gromshit101 I think that he was implying that you shouldnt say that this song sucks or is crap. because it may not be to others (like I don't like rap) but that doesent mean im gonna say that song SUCKS and who ever listens to this is dumb, no im not saying that.
@kcb3141 I'm inlove with chet's music, yet I disagree. music is about feelings, and as long as one can feel one can have any feelings about any musical piece.
@kcb3141 Where in God's name did you come up with this idea about musical or artistic criticism? Assuming you were right, who would judge whether you are qualified to judge? What a pompous jerk. You must be a college sophomore.
Good music is good music. People who are snobbish about music are most likely taking a position because they are too chickenshit to form their own opinion, and therefor accept a ridgit stance, incapable of appreciating anything more than their predetermined best.
I really love this piece. Chet' s the best. My favorite album that he did was called "Carribbean Guitar". If you can post something from that i would be delighted.
@sweetsharonshirk Chet's a great guitarist....but one always remembers the player whom you first heard and that was Mason Williams.....ohhhhh so long ago. Other great guitarists,,,Charlie Byrd, Laurindo Almeida, Leon Biasco and Luis Bonfa among others. All GREAT IN THEIR OWN RIGHT>
There will always only be 1 Chet Atkins he was called "Mr Guitar" because he would play so many styles and make them all sound GREAT The state of Tennessee was honored to have a wonderful native son like Chet Atkins
Mason Williams was a good Guitarist. He was not in chets class. Chet was a master, smooth and no one had his touch. Chet could play anything. Classical prople only play like it was wrote. Chet always changed stuff to make it sound better. Chet could play Mason Williams stuff, but Mason could not do what chet did. But neither could anyone else. No one sounds like Chet.
Not everything is a competition. Enjoy Greatness when you hear it and learn from it. You can learn something from everyone. Chet had 'touch' and 'timing' and 'smoothness'.... Just wonderful. In my experience Great Players love to meet and play with and listen to other great players. They don't sit around thinkin.. "I can smoke this guy'
ANY BODY THAT CAN PLAY THIS SONG FLAWLESSLY IS "DAMN GOOD ".. WE ALL HEARD THOUSANDS OF PEOPLE PLAYING THIS SONG. FROM ERIC CLAPTON TO KIDS THAT CAN PLAY IT. FLAWLESSLY.. THEY ALL GET 5 STARS..
Good video, good music. Your opening printed remarks ruined it though. You can't take a great piece of music like this and critique it's creator. Williams and Atkins would only grin and shut off this video, if they ever watch it at all.
This is okay but this is nothing like the original, just my opinion. Mason William's was outstanding and classical and this sounds almost like pop. It wasn't meant to be a pop song. My two cents.
he does a good version but mason has a flow that keeps it exciting....maybe to me chets version is a little bit too laid back...but thats not taking away from his prowness....when i used to go to concerts i hated it when they strayed too far from the original...i called it the las vegas version...classical gas, masakelas grazing in the grass and love is blue all came out in the same year...
I saw Mason Williams debut his song on the Smothers Brothers Show. I loved it then, I love it now BUT this is the only other rendition of Classical Gas I love. Thank the musical gods for both Williams and Atkins
@MrEd33333 It took me 20 years to really play this piece so that it LIVES.
This version has lost its soul terribly and lends itself to lovely English Folk,
I like the version and the playing is superb but sadly lament the plasticization as I would if Black Magic Woman or Stairway to Heaven or Alone With You tonight were similarly treated. Art is fair game for copy and interpretation of course and Dion's version of Hendrix Purple Haze is as Legitimate as Jimi;s (He thought it was "Cool man" !)
@MrEd33333 this is a good version, but the original was so incredible , now we are talking semantics.. obviously ..he has time to digest the original and think how can i do it different...does not make it better..i have always thought that about songs that get remade, technology gets better and they always benefit..the original has much more soul... and feeling..
I think doing it constantly the same every time lends itself to boredom, It becomes mechanical. Chet's expressed the Flavor of a song by adding his own spices & arrangements... like Col. Sanders.... it's finger -picken' good
@daffydoug really! HA ! And I thought I was being original! well it's nice to know I was in tune with his way of thinking. What a man, what a talent, what a performer,what a fine example to learn from.
@heycolslaw@daffydoug I came across your comments looking for versions of this classic. Kudos for sticking up for Chet, the cleanest player according to Eric Clapton.
I have written several instrumentals -- a lifelong [uptight?] perfectionist, I gave myself permission to play around, and my play went through the roof. The feeling is so tense when trying to play "the version" whereas the freedom to wonder 'what I will do next' is nearly childlike fun. My vote is strongly toward variation.
Chet said that he couldn't play a song through the same way twice but that was on purpose. he refused to be categorized or predictable and confined. And that's why we loved him so! Hearing Chet play was always a new experience, fresh & in the moment. rest peacefully, Treasured friend!
@heycolslaw Contrast that with classical players who play the same songs EXACTLY the same way through every time with ZERO variation.
I wonder which takes the higher skill? To play the exact same way every time, or to be able to play it differently from your mind and heart every time? (Improvising)
cant,t hear a problem with chets version,the man was brilliant, its just so sad he,s not with us anymore,if it had,nt been for guys like him, a mentor for a lot of todays guitarists in style and diversity,chet atkins was,and still is a master of the craft,thanks chet for yhe music.mike oz
cant,t hear a problem with chets version,the man was brilliant, its just so sad he,s not with us anymore,if it had,nt been for guys like him, a mentor for a lot of todays guitarists in style and diversity,chet atkins was,and still is a master of the craft,thanks chet for yhe music.
i think this is a brilliant interpretation of a classic piece of music. thing that always gets me though, is the people commenting negatively probably play pretty terrible covers of other people's songs all the time in their bedroom. if chet weren't in the position he was people wouldn't slate this at all. if he was your mate playing this in his bedroom your jaw would hit the floor. it should do anyway.
I can't believe people compare Mason Williams and Chet Atkins. Mason Williams has written some amazing music, he is a great guitar player. Chet Atkins recorded his interpretation of an awesome song, and did a fantastic job of it. Why go farther than that? Neither of them did. Appreciate the music for what it is.. FANTASTIC!. If you like Mason more, then go buy his stuff.. if you like Chet more, then go buy his stuff. Or if you're like me, buy up everything you can of both.
Very nice, but my favorite version of this tune is on Area Code 615 when Bobby Thompson played the 5-string. That one will really get your blood flowing.
Don't forget that Chet said in his book "My guitars" that he couldn't hold a candle to Tommy Emmanuel, but what a great guitar player and humble man he was.
Fine guitar work, love Chet. He takes the song and rather than simply copying it, makes it is own with his own unique style and soul. Thanks for posting.
Chet simplifies the melody a bit, which is a minor detail, but add that to the sub-par orchestration (especially the drums), and it loses the intricate detail and texture that makes the original so mesmerizing. It is no longer driving forward so much as meandering along. And once you lose the brass fanfare, well, it's just not the same. After a smooth start, the horns and trombones are a welcome surprise that kicks the song into gear...
I was annoyed with this version when I bought the tape way back when. I had painstakingly and lovingly learned Mason's version and wanted to hear it jazzed up, and I remember being disappointed with all the parts he left out and with the general lazy sound of it.
Now that I'm much older, I find that I do enjoy this version quite a lot- especially the classical-sounding stuff in the bridge. But it's just a pleasant interpretation of a classic.
Does anyone really find any thing wrong with this version of Classical Gas? I can't find a think wrong with it. Chet Atkins ........among the greats !!!!
I can't believe no one has noticed that Chet plays an electric hybrid picked version of Mason's classical fingerpicking technique. It is a valid musical statement intended to be different.
Although Mr. Atkins is the finest of the finest, he really kinda takes away from the simplicity that makes this song so great, he also looses much of the bass line. I have listened to every rendition thus far, and the original Mason with orchestration is just so unique, and Masons guitar work well it's his song.
What Jesus IS to the Bible, Chet was to the Guitar. There will never be another Chet Atkins. Rest in Peace Chet. I Pray that yer playin Lead in Jesus's band for Him now.
omho, i think all the guitar player in the world.should put their guitar down and led CHET PLAY,because he is a genius and can play any song better than the original who made or play their own song.(he never brag about it).For me,he was the best guitar player that i knew.
I have listened to this song performed by Chet Atkins / Tommy Emanual/ Glenn Cambell and the great Mason Williams among others. I have to say the one who perfroms it with most clarity and picks up on the suttle nuances most is Sungha Jung In my humble opinion.
I like Chet's interpretation of This classic song...but I've grown on Mason William's style of Classical Gas. So to me I prefer William's version more than Chet's.
Don't hate on this comment, it's my own opinion and is in no way ignorant or anything along those lines.
Heard Chet play the battle hymn of the republic and the yellow rose of Texas simultaneously , wish i could find that video, talk about mastering an instrument He was a Master.
Great stuff from Chet Atkins. I'm so ashamed to say, I had hardly heard of him. Can anyone tell me what album this version of 'Classical Gas' is from?
Mason Williams' Classical Gas is one of my all-time favorite guitar pieces but I can not understand why anyone would criticize ANYTHING played by Chet Atkins. Yes, it is not Mason Williams exact "script" but it is an interpretation by Chet and is so smoothly and easily played anyone with any real understanding of music and art must appreciate Chet's excellence as a true Guitar Master. Chet Atkins did not know the meaning of FAIL in anything he played.
@golfbuddy45 When people criticize Mr guitar, besides the fact that they are showing their own ignorance of anything guitar, I take comfort in the fact that they also criticized Jesus 2000 years ago.
Chet exemplified perfect guitar playing. His playing was always impeccable.How can one criticize someone who is above criticism? One word: IGNORANCE
Besides this is my Chet channel, and Youtube has given me this wonderful invention called a "block user" button.
@jursamaj When YOU can play 1/100th as well as Chet, Put yer video up.
Till then, YOU are just so much HOT-AIR. The ONLY People whom even begin to come close enough to be on the SAME stage as Chet, MUCH LESS, DARE to even consider Criticizing his MASTERY of this Instrument , are generally PAID to play. NOT run their mouth on YouTube for FREE.
Oh, and Video-game guitars DON'T Count. So, YOU can slink away now
Well, I don't play video game guitars, nor do I claim to be a player of *any* quality.
That has nothing to do with whether or not I can criticize others. His playing is directed at his audience, and the audience has the right to criticize the playing. That's the way it works when you are a performer. *Nobody* is above criticism (which, by the way, is "analysis & judgement of the merits and faults of an artistic work").
@jursamaj YOU oughta be a friggin mouthpiece for the sonsabitches in the O'Bunghole administration. That is the only other place I have been afforded the opportunity to suffer Moronic rants which have only served to further convince myself and others that they, like YOU, only seem to dig thier hole deeper each time they open thier mouths. Now, THAT is criticism. Specifically, Criticism of YOU. Criticism arrived at by a thourogh analysis &
Judgement of the Merits and faults of YOUR commentary.
Your statement would be more meaningful if you had actually pointed out any merits or faults of my commentary. Instead, you just do a lot of name-calling. If either of us is ranting, it's you. Oh well.
@jursamaj I stand by my original statement. YOU are a Moron. YOUR ENTIRE
commentary is nothing but gobledygook. It is MEANINGLESS. It is the voice of a child that nobody is paying attention too. You're just pissed off because
sombody bothered to take the time to point out to the world what an ASS you made of yourself attempting to suggest fault in an area of expertise in which
YOU have absolutely NO experience or basic knowledge. That alone certifies YOU as an ASS. A MORON. Oh fuckin well.
44. While that's 7 years younger than you, hardly a "kid". And I'm not much into hard rock w/ screaming. (Comparing our posts, I'll let the "illiterate" part speak for itself.)
I actually think Chet is among the best guitar players in the world, but that wasn't the issue.
You *still* haven't show where I actually said anything bad about Chet's music.
@jursamaj YOUR Original post suggesting that Chet "Is not above Criticism". WHO The Fuck are YOU to make such a determination? Are YOU a MASTER of the Guitar? Or, as I suspect, just a MASTER at runnin off at the Mouth? YOUR original comment carries the implication that Chet erred in HIS dissertation of this particular piece of Music. FUCK YOU and
YOUR GODDAMNED Criticism. I despise motherfuckers like YOU with
YOUR GODDAMNED "Holier Than Thou" Attitudes regarding anothers
And here we find your error. I'll save you the effort of going back and looking: my original comment said "while I love Chet & this version of Classical Gas, Chet is *not* above criticism". Clearly, if I love this version, I'm *NOT* implying that Chet erred. I merely pointed out that is *is* possible for him to err, and so he is not "above criticism".
That *you* got bent out of shape over it is *your* problem.
@jursamaj This takes me back to my original asessment of YOU and YOUR UNFUCKINNESSASARY Diatribe. WHEN YOU CAN PLAY ANYTHING BEYOND YOUR FUCKIN MOUTH. PUT IT ON YouTube. TILL THAT TIME, WHY DON'T YOU GO AND CRITIQUE GOD-ALMIGHTY OR PERHAPS JESUS. YOU ARE A MORON. YOUR STATEMENT PROVES IT. ALL YOU'VE BEEN DOING SINCE IS TAP-DANCING, HOPING AND PRAYING THAT I WILL JUST GO AWAY. The ONLY Fuckin problem here is SHIT Like yourself making Asinine comments about somthing of which YOU know nothing.
God & Jesus aren't the topic of this video. My critiques of them are elsewhere.
If I just wanted you to go away, there's this button label "Block". It works pretty well.
Looking back over our discussion, *you* are the one use caps all over the place and hurling epithets instead of actually discussing the point. And you accuse *me* of rants and diatribes? Take a look in the mirror bub.
@jursamaj What a motherfucking stupid ignorant fuck you are.
Yer GODDAMNED RIGHT I ACCUSE YOU. YOU, a talentless Moron DARE
to critique this Master? YOU are the exact same Motherfuckers that will wrap yourselves in the American Flag and scream all the way to the fuckin Supreme Court about YOUR Goddamned Rights, Then, in an instant, spin
& Question the methods by which this Nation provided those very rights?
WHEN YOU HAVE SPENT 65 YRs. PLAYING THE GUITAR PROFESS-
As I pointed out before, by even saying how great he is *you* are critiquing him. YOU have not spent 65 years playing the guitar professionally, thus you deny your own claim. So why should i take your claim seriously.
And since you know nothing about my political opinions, the middle half of your post is quite pointless.
No, the middle part was not an analogy. You made no comparison to anything, you just went on a political ad hominem rant that had nothing to do with the subject at hand.
Perhaps any future entries on your part would be better received if you engaged your brain *before* typing.
@jursamaj Thus proving beyond a shadow of doubt your inability to understand or comprehend a simple anology. However, I do appreciate your acknowledgement that at least I have a Brain. More, I'm afraid than I can say in return to that Feces filled Cavernous space betwixt your ears.
@zachary1215 LOL...And you're an obvious intellectually challenged "Little" Moron who incorrectly determined it was nesasary to stick your nose & your 2 Cents where it was'nt required nor solicited. What REALLY makes me angry beyond some Talentless Moron who feels it nesasary to "Critique" somthing of which "They" have zero Knowledge or experience is someone
LIKE YOU who feels it nesasary to attempt a clinical psycholgical diagno-
sis of someone you have NEVER met over the fuckin web.
Troll: Someone who posts inflammatory, extraneous, or off-topic messages in an online community, such as an online discussion forum, chat room, or blog, with the primary intent of provoking other users into a desired emotional response or of otherwise disrupting normal on-topic discussion.
@ancientastronomer Ok, where to start? "Nesasary" is correctly spelled "necessary". "Was'nt" is actually "wasn't". You see, it is a contraction. The o in "was not" is dropped and the ' is put in its place. "Talentless Moron" needn't be capitalized as it neither begins a sentence nor is it a proper noun. Same for "Knowledge". I could go on, but what's the point?
@jursamaj Thanks! I had heard the expression "ad hominem" before but didn't really know what it means. Your use of it prompted me to go look it up. Thanks again! (That ancient astronomer really is quite a piece of work, isn't he?
@jursamaj Have you seen "The Big Lebowski"? Remember how Walter is so often going on about how "In 'Nam, I didn't watch my buddies die face down in the muck so dicks like you could .... etc"? Does this remind you of "ancientastronomer"? (Whom I suspect is neither ancient nor an astronomer.)
@daffydoug Absolutely use that magical "block user" button when some ignorant fool comes in here talkin smack, just to talk smack. Far as I'm concerned, Chet is welcome to play anything he wants, any way he wants. I'll still like it.
I would NEVER criticize Chet whoever.... he does have a tendency to change songs to fit his playing style that MAY be considered a little off the mark. But hey, this is CHET we're talking about. He's allowed! lol
chet atkins, and tommy emmanuel are the absolute masters of this style! In terms of acoustic masters, I would have to say Tommy Emmanuel and Antoine Dufour
Widely acknowledged guitar master Chet Atkins is beyond the competence to pass or fail of musicians, students, and even among laymen with no subject grasp, only a simpleton would try. Thanks for the unknown gem.
A big thanks to "insaneguitarfreak" for posting the name of the interlude.I would'nt mind so much, but i played the piece years ago and have it in the house somewhere!
thebrianjh 1 month ago
@thebrianjh You are welcome my friend! thanks for watching my video! :) best wishes from Arg!
insaneguitarfreak 1 month ago
one SLIGHT criticism...it sounds like a pick up, and not a microphone. That direct acoustic sound does not compare to a kick ass mic on a kick ass guitar with a kick ass player, like Chet. Just the times, and production techniques popular then, I guess. Still very nice, and thank you.
dannon2010 2 months ago
whoever dose not respect the talent does not play it for themselves!
buzzard027 2 months ago
This was the very first song I learned how to play when I picked up fingerstyle and to this day remains my favorite to play, however, I couldnt possibly hope to become even close to equal to Mr. Guitar.
ekirstein89 3 months ago
I never ever tire of listening to Chet Atkins
rainman0720 4 months ago 3
I agree if you have to as good or better to like or dislike somehting there would be no reason to hve talent, and no one would listen or but music.
I hope that came out right?
ReflectiveBrian 4 months ago
@ReflectiveBrian So only talented people can like or dislike things? other people can't have an opinion?
According to you, if you like this piece, you can play it as good, or better.
Fucking bullshit
Matthijs3476 2 months ago
The old man was one of the best finger picking guitar players to come along. Chet always does a song justice. This is no exception...
bigbadbob58 4 months ago
No matter who does it.....I love this song.
MiffedWriter 4 months ago 4
I love his version, it's really very beautiful. I remember mason williams album, with his acoustic version, and I also loved his top 40 hit of this song. And the Ventures is great, too. All different, but good. I just have always loved this song.
childofthe70s2 4 months ago
I loved the "giuliani sonata Op. 15" thing in the middle !!! :P
insaneguitarfreak 5 months ago
@daffydoug how can you say that this guy is better than the only mason williams
DarthVlogman 5 months ago in playlist Guitar
I understand the idea that everyone is entitled to their opinions, this is true. However, not all opinions are created equal. Do you have cancer? Maybe your doctor says yes, but in my opinion that is not what I see. Yes, having expertise in a certain field gives one more validation, whilst one needn't be an artist to appreciate art it does give one a deeper perspective. Josh and Remo explain. I'm not a music nazi. You might even change my mind, long as you avoid the appeal to the masses.
kcb3141 5 months ago
I might argue that 1:02 is the catchiest thing I've heard in a while.
lpclassic60 5 months ago
Call me crazy but that ending chord is the coolest thing I've ever heard. I always kind of thought there was a surprise somewhere in every one of Chet's tunes. He waited until the last for this one.
nitetrane98 5 months ago
classic guitar...
iloveplayingguitar20 5 months ago
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SysadminsWithGuns 5 months ago
@SysadminsWithGuns Yes it's really Chet. i pulled the track DIRECTLY off a Chet CD.
daffydoug 5 months ago
@SysadminsWithGuns
Totally different backing track mate
pawnshops 5 months ago
@SysadminsWithGuns You seem to forget Chet was a producer and President of RCA. He had at his disposal every musician needed to make any record of any genre. If he wanted an entire orchestra, he got it. It's Chet playing for sure. Better than the original? Who's to say? He just took it and made it his own like everything he did. Can't argue with success.
rockinredneck57 5 months ago
@SysadminsWithGuns this is definitely not the orchestra i heard on the mason williams pop version that played all thru summer of `68 on radio.
jonlarkster 5 months ago
If you want to criticize an artist or musician you must create a piece of equal or greater value. So, let's go haters.
kcb3141 6 months ago 20
@kcb3141 Amen! Well spoken!
daffydoug 6 months ago 2
@kcb3141 ummm, no...no that's not how it works at all.
JoshHooversMusic 5 months ago
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kcb3141 5 months ago
@JoshHooversMusic Explain how it works. I'd love an education.
kcb3141 5 months ago
@kcb3141 You can have a good ear and the ability to give constructive criticism regardless of your own musical talent. I'm not saying that being an accomplished musician wouldn't help your ear and your criticism ability, It's just not 100% necessary. You do need to be able to be critical which a lot of people can't do. It is also possible to just not like something and criticize. If you still think the same way I would like to hear your side.
JoshHooversMusic 5 months ago
@JoshHooversMusic I am thinking that being accomplished isn't just a small advantage. I think that I like your general outlook, but you are reducing the importance of being a real musician. Most would avoid the word "talent" because, although there may be a natural inclination even apptitude, the word "talent" undervalues the amount of time and work that most musicians invest. I agree that being discerning is important, critical is something that most reserve for themselves.
kcb3141 5 months ago
@kcb3141 Not true,it's more like a symbiotic relationship. The artist may indeed be isolated while in the process of the creation but with out eyes to see or ears to hear it has no value to any but the artist. By your logic we would all need to be expert painters,sculptors,musicians etc in order to even form an opinion.An artists only responsibility is to create,whether or not what (s)he has created has any worth is up to his audience.And yes,I can play guitar and write a decent song imho.
remo1366 5 months ago
@kcb3141
Wrong. Everyone is entitled to an opinion and you don't have to be a musician to like or dislike a song. I'm sure there's bands that you don't like but is your opinion invalid because you haven't become famous doing what they do?
gamewizard 4 months ago
@gamewizard Agree
childofthe70s2 4 months ago
@kcb3141
No criticism here except of you, moron.
Only professional musicians can critique other musicians? Stupid fuck.
ignorantpom 2 months ago
@kcb3141 Eh... im going to have to disagree, im a professional jazz musican, and that is intirely false, if you dont like something , then you dont like it, youre entiteld to your own opinion on that song, and im sure chet atkins knew this wouldnt appeal to all listeners. I personally think he has more interesting songs.
gromshit101 2 months ago
@gromshit101 I think that he was implying that you shouldnt say that this song sucks or is crap. because it may not be to others (like I don't like rap) but that doesent mean im gonna say that song SUCKS and who ever listens to this is dumb, no im not saying that.
goldcoastflyer 2 months ago
@kcb3141 who says?
runbambirun 1 month ago
@kcb3141 I'm inlove with chet's music, yet I disagree. music is about feelings, and as long as one can feel one can have any feelings about any musical piece.
Frustratedartist2 1 week ago
@kcb3141 Where in God's name did you come up with this idea about musical or artistic criticism? Assuming you were right, who would judge whether you are qualified to judge? What a pompous jerk. You must be a college sophomore.
TheGrumpiestOldMan 2 days ago
damn yer the best chet.
azkeyz 6 months ago
Good music is good music. People who are snobbish about music are most likely taking a position because they are too chickenshit to form their own opinion, and therefor accept a ridgit stance, incapable of appreciating anything more than their predetermined best.
*shitfaced*
jackrowet1234 6 months ago
paleeze
Violenceinmind40 6 months ago
This is great.
He butchered the original song though. It has a completely different feel from the original.
This one is good in it's own right; they shouldn't be compared.
My first song from Atkins; it has sparked an interest!
Aerostoth 6 months ago
Chet , Mr.Atkins , you sure play good.
In fact you play so damn good , I'm going to need to barrow your style
I hope you don't mind because I promise to do it your way.
azkeyz 6 months ago
I really love this piece. Chet' s the best. My favorite album that he did was called "Carribbean Guitar". If you can post something from that i would be delighted.
sweetsharonshirk 6 months ago 5
@sweetsharonshirk Actually, I have already posted SEVERAL tunes from that album. Did you try a search?
daffydoug 6 months ago 2
@sweetsharonshirk Chet's a great guitarist....but one always remembers the player whom you first heard and that was Mason Williams.....ohhhhh so long ago. Other great guitarists,,,Charlie Byrd, Laurindo Almeida, Leon Biasco and Luis Bonfa among others. All GREAT IN THEIR OWN RIGHT>
leon7777ful 2 months ago
There will always only be 1 Chet Atkins he was called "Mr Guitar" because he would play so many styles and make them all sound GREAT The state of Tennessee was honored to have a wonderful native son like Chet Atkins
PlayingBetter 6 months ago
AAAHHHHH!
northzona 6 months ago
plz make replay button utube :(
kien2611 6 months ago
Mason Williams was a good Guitarist. He was not in chets class. Chet was a master, smooth and no one had his touch. Chet could play anything. Classical prople only play like it was wrote. Chet always changed stuff to make it sound better. Chet could play Mason Williams stuff, but Mason could not do what chet did. But neither could anyone else. No one sounds like Chet.
padenmtjr 6 months ago
Classical Chet Atkins What else can you say !
dbowser102 6 months ago
Thanks for posting this, it's awesome.
pete1729 6 months ago
Not everything is a competition. Enjoy Greatness when you hear it and learn from it. You can learn something from everyone. Chet had 'touch' and 'timing' and 'smoothness'.... Just wonderful. In my experience Great Players love to meet and play with and listen to other great players. They don't sit around thinkin.. "I can smoke this guy'
WayOutWesley 7 months ago
Many more thanks to you daffydoug....simply outstanding !!!!! and all my appreciation to Mr. Guitar.
youngfarm18 7 months ago
ANY BODY THAT CAN PLAY THIS SONG FLAWLESSLY IS "DAMN GOOD ".. WE ALL HEARD THOUSANDS OF PEOPLE PLAYING THIS SONG. FROM ERIC CLAPTON TO KIDS THAT CAN PLAY IT. FLAWLESSLY.. THEY ALL GET 5 STARS..
banzaimotorcross 7 months ago
WHY DO PEOPLE ALWAYS NEED A COMPETITION BETWEEN GUITARISTS!!?? JUST ENJOY FOR CHRISSAKE!!!!!
dvaidr 11 months ago
Good video, good music. Your opening printed remarks ruined it though. You can't take a great piece of music like this and critique it's creator. Williams and Atkins would only grin and shut off this video, if they ever watch it at all.
smimot 1 year ago 2
please leave classical gas to the guitar
Bo0meRs1 1 year ago
Is he really this old when he recorded this?
RonnieJamesDio666 1 year ago
Puts all others to shame.... pure talent!!
Morrislisa 1 year ago
Get the audio from this tune at speedyconversion doht cohm.
ArdineZakaria48 1 year ago
Love the cuica. By any definition, Chet Atkins was a ground-breaker, a cutting edge musician.
smujismuj 1 year ago
both versions are great but nothing is better than the original. each had their own style and you can tell when you listen to them back to back.
aciddent 1 year ago
This is okay but this is nothing like the original, just my opinion. Mason William's was outstanding and classical and this sounds almost like pop. It wasn't meant to be a pop song. My two cents.
MilitantBlackGuy1 1 year ago
Right around the 2:45 mark, there are some instruments in the background that sound like something out of Mario Paint. No idea what they are.
duhg599 1 year ago
comparisons are odious ... great music.
GibsonHummingbird 1 year ago
This ain't no Classical Gas! This is Beautiful Gas!
pomssi1 1 year ago
RIP Mr Atkins....:(
rotory2002 1 year ago
Yes Chet was the best!!!!
doneaster 1 year ago 2
he does a good version but mason has a flow that keeps it exciting....maybe to me chets version is a little bit too laid back...but thats not taking away from his prowness....when i used to go to concerts i hated it when they strayed too far from the original...i called it the las vegas version...classical gas, masakelas grazing in the grass and love is blue all came out in the same year...
magnusv100 1 year ago
I saw Mason Williams debut his song on the Smothers Brothers Show. I loved it then, I love it now BUT this is the only other rendition of Classical Gas I love. Thank the musical gods for both Williams and Atkins
proudyke 1 year ago
i prefer this version to mason williams'.. i love masons, and i play his version, but this just has so much more to offer, imo
SigurRosForever 1 year ago
i like BOTH artists ! ! !
teceyS3 1 year ago 4
@teceyS3 That's the ticket!
daffydoug 1 year ago
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222bored 1 year ago
Mason Williams as author and original player defined Classical Gas. Mr Atkins rendered and alternate definition!!!
MrEd33333 1 year ago 9
@MrEd33333 Amen! Well spoken!
daffydoug 1 year ago 2
@MrEd33333 It took me 20 years to really play this piece so that it LIVES.
This version has lost its soul terribly and lends itself to lovely English Folk,
I like the version and the playing is superb but sadly lament the plasticization as I would if Black Magic Woman or Stairway to Heaven or Alone With You tonight were similarly treated. Art is fair game for copy and interpretation of course and Dion's version of Hendrix Purple Haze is as Legitimate as Jimi;s (He thought it was "Cool man" !)
summerbreezeau 1 year ago
@MrEd33333 this is a good version, but the original was so incredible , now we are talking semantics.. obviously ..he has time to digest the original and think how can i do it different...does not make it better..i have always thought that about songs that get remade, technology gets better and they always benefit..the original has much more soul... and feeling..
billyva45 1 year ago
I love the original but I really enjoyed this too.
MustaffaCuppa 1 year ago
I think doing it constantly the same every time lends itself to boredom, It becomes mechanical. Chet's expressed the Flavor of a song by adding his own spices & arrangements... like Col. Sanders.... it's finger -picken' good
heycolslaw 1 year ago 5
@heycolslaw Chet even had an album by that title "(Finger Pickin' Good) if memory serves me.
daffydoug 1 year ago
@daffydoug really! HA ! And I thought I was being original! well it's nice to know I was in tune with his way of thinking. What a man, what a talent, what a performer,what a fine example to learn from.
heycolslaw 1 year ago
@heycolslaw @daffydoug I came across your comments looking for versions of this classic. Kudos for sticking up for Chet, the cleanest player according to Eric Clapton.
I have written several instrumentals -- a lifelong [uptight?] perfectionist, I gave myself permission to play around, and my play went through the roof. The feeling is so tense when trying to play "the version" whereas the freedom to wonder 'what I will do next' is nearly childlike fun. My vote is strongly toward variation.
imnrgnur2 1 year ago
@heycolslaw finger-picken' good. I like that. funny.
usammisc 1 year ago
Chet said that he couldn't play a song through the same way twice but that was on purpose. he refused to be categorized or predictable and confined. And that's why we loved him so! Hearing Chet play was always a new experience, fresh & in the moment. rest peacefully, Treasured friend!
heycolslaw 1 year ago 2
@heycolslaw Contrast that with classical players who play the same songs EXACTLY the same way through every time with ZERO variation.
I wonder which takes the higher skill? To play the exact same way every time, or to be able to play it differently from your mind and heart every time? (Improvising)
A question that may never be answered.
daffydoug 1 year ago
cant,t hear a problem with chets version,the man was brilliant, its just so sad he,s not with us anymore,if it had,nt been for guys like him, a mentor for a lot of todays guitarists in style and diversity,chet atkins was,and still is a master of the craft,thanks chet for yhe music.mike oz
1mikeoz 1 year ago
cant,t hear a problem with chets version,the man was brilliant, its just so sad he,s not with us anymore,if it had,nt been for guys like him, a mentor for a lot of todays guitarists in style and diversity,chet atkins was,and still is a master of the craft,thanks chet for yhe music.
1mikeoz 1 year ago
i think this is a brilliant interpretation of a classic piece of music. thing that always gets me though, is the people commenting negatively probably play pretty terrible covers of other people's songs all the time in their bedroom. if chet weren't in the position he was people wouldn't slate this at all. if he was your mate playing this in his bedroom your jaw would hit the floor. it should do anyway.
mollers92 1 year ago
Holy S..., that was fantastic. Loved what Chet did with this song.
jufulu 1 year ago
I can't believe people compare Mason Williams and Chet Atkins. Mason Williams has written some amazing music, he is a great guitar player. Chet Atkins recorded his interpretation of an awesome song, and did a fantastic job of it. Why go farther than that? Neither of them did. Appreciate the music for what it is.. FANTASTIC!. If you like Mason more, then go buy his stuff.. if you like Chet more, then go buy his stuff. Or if you're like me, buy up everything you can of both.
rhiktor 1 year ago 37
@rhiktor ----AMEN
idgit2442 1 year ago
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RohamK96 1 year ago
Very nice, but my favorite version of this tune is on Area Code 615 when Bobby Thompson played the 5-string. That one will really get your blood flowing.
MerlynSchutterle 1 year ago
Chet Atkens is one of my favorite all time, because he is simply one of the best guitar players, and writers
555jk8 1 year ago
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Such an amazing instrumental! Check out my version (on my channel) if you have time! Cheers.
nicolasdumesnil 1 year ago
Don't forget that Chet said in his book "My guitars" that he couldn't hold a candle to Tommy Emmanuel, but what a great guitar player and humble man he was.
md75yt38 1 year ago
Fine guitar work, love Chet. He takes the song and rather than simply copying it, makes it is own with his own unique style and soul. Thanks for posting.
CrowleysGhost 1 year ago
I'm learning how to play this...
chellymagooification 1 year ago
superb, there´s no other word for it!!
monibaby02 1 year ago
Very good? Yes.
Better than the original? Not a chance.
Chet simplifies the melody a bit, which is a minor detail, but add that to the sub-par orchestration (especially the drums), and it loses the intricate detail and texture that makes the original so mesmerizing. It is no longer driving forward so much as meandering along. And once you lose the brass fanfare, well, it's just not the same. After a smooth start, the horns and trombones are a welcome surprise that kicks the song into gear...
basslinemz 1 year ago
@basslinemz
Have to agree with Basslinemz, although I love Chet !
janedoe1024 1 year ago
@basslinemz and its a tad bit slower and not as much passion the mason williams had but its still really good
tannerr96 1 year ago
This is good, I should go on the Atkins guitar diet!
chaplan76 1 year ago
Even with Mason's, far better than Tommy-boy's...
OneShotOneBill 1 year ago
No way this is "better" than the original.
I was annoyed with this version when I bought the tape way back when. I had painstakingly and lovingly learned Mason's version and wanted to hear it jazzed up, and I remember being disappointed with all the parts he left out and with the general lazy sound of it.
Now that I'm much older, I find that I do enjoy this version quite a lot- especially the classical-sounding stuff in the bridge. But it's just a pleasant interpretation of a classic.
madfingers72 1 year ago
Greatest Guitarist that ever lived!
bilco89 1 year ago
Does anyone really find any thing wrong with this version of Classical Gas? I can't find a think wrong with it. Chet Atkins ........among the greats !!!!
Tabstarbelle 1 year ago
As great as the Mason Williams original is, this version from Chet's "Street Dreams" is more melodic, and actually the version I learned to play...
The fact I have a Gibson Chet Atkins CEC model kinda made almost required to learn his version...
Gotta agree with you Doug...
gtrDan1963 1 year ago
I like this version, I also like Mason Williams original check out Tommy emmanuel doing it it is also really good.
pissandwind 1 year ago
I can't believe no one has noticed that Chet plays an electric hybrid picked version of Mason's classical fingerpicking technique. It is a valid musical statement intended to be different.
barquester 1 year ago
Simply as good as guitar playing gets. Thank You.
skiplc 1 year ago
Although Mr. Atkins is the finest of the finest, he really kinda takes away from the simplicity that makes this song so great, he also looses much of the bass line. I have listened to every rendition thus far, and the original Mason with orchestration is just so unique, and Masons guitar work well it's his song.
bairjohn 1 year ago
wonderful !
hookuspookus529 1 year ago
Chet could play songs backwards, and two songs at once, stand up and try that!
kennnmoran 1 year ago
This guy just parted my hair!! I actually have goose bumps on my face too
bilco89 1 year ago
What Jesus IS to the Bible, Chet was to the Guitar. There will never be another Chet Atkins. Rest in Peace Chet. I Pray that yer playin Lead in Jesus's band for Him now.
ancientastronomer 1 year ago
mega kool
CHARLYM996 1 year ago
Damn...I would kill to play like this!
antzzy1 1 year ago
omho, i think all the guitar player in the world.should put their guitar down and led CHET PLAY,because he is a genius and can play any song better than the original who made or play their own song.(he never brag about it).For me,he was the best guitar player that i knew.
cuatrodesiso 1 year ago
Chet will always be da man.
StratsRgreat 1 year ago
I have listened to this song performed by Chet Atkins / Tommy Emanual/ Glenn Cambell and the great Mason Williams among others. I have to say the one who perfroms it with most clarity and picks up on the suttle nuances most is Sungha Jung In my humble opinion.
jemc7 1 year ago
I like Chet's interpretation of This classic song...but I've grown on Mason William's style of Classical Gas. So to me I prefer William's version more than Chet's.
Don't hate on this comment, it's my own opinion and is in no way ignorant or anything along those lines.
FakeHipHopSMD 1 year ago 2
86 the orchestrations.
joeypolanski 1 year ago
Heard Chet play the battle hymn of the republic and the yellow rose of Texas simultaneously , wish i could find that video, talk about mastering an instrument He was a Master.
Stringman58 1 year ago
Great stuff from Chet Atkins. I'm so ashamed to say, I had hardly heard of him. Can anyone tell me what album this version of 'Classical Gas' is from?
Crumphorn 1 year ago
Mason Williams' Classical Gas is one of my all-time favorite guitar pieces but I can not understand why anyone would criticize ANYTHING played by Chet Atkins. Yes, it is not Mason Williams exact "script" but it is an interpretation by Chet and is so smoothly and easily played anyone with any real understanding of music and art must appreciate Chet's excellence as a true Guitar Master. Chet Atkins did not know the meaning of FAIL in anything he played.
golfbuddy45 1 year ago 22
@golfbuddy45 When people criticize Mr guitar, besides the fact that they are showing their own ignorance of anything guitar, I take comfort in the fact that they also criticized Jesus 2000 years ago.
Chet exemplified perfect guitar playing. His playing was always impeccable.How can one criticize someone who is above criticism? One word: IGNORANCE
Besides this is my Chet channel, and Youtube has given me this wonderful invention called a "block user" button.
daffydoug 1 year ago 13
@daffydoug
Sorry, while I love Chet & this version of Classical Gas, Chet is *not* above criticism...
Also, I wasn't around 2000 years ago to criticize Jesus. So I do it now. :)
jursamaj 1 year ago
@jursamaj When YOU can play 1/100th as well as Chet, Put yer video up.
Till then, YOU are just so much HOT-AIR. The ONLY People whom even begin to come close enough to be on the SAME stage as Chet, MUCH LESS, DARE to even consider Criticizing his MASTERY of this Instrument , are generally PAID to play. NOT run their mouth on YouTube for FREE.
Oh, and Video-game guitars DON'T Count. So, YOU can slink away now
Loser.
ancientastronomer 1 year ago
@ancientastronomer
Well, I don't play video game guitars, nor do I claim to be a player of *any* quality.
That has nothing to do with whether or not I can criticize others. His playing is directed at his audience, and the audience has the right to criticize the playing. That's the way it works when you are a performer. *Nobody* is above criticism (which, by the way, is "analysis & judgement of the merits and faults of an artistic work").
jursamaj 1 year ago
@jursamaj YOU oughta be a friggin mouthpiece for the sonsabitches in the O'Bunghole administration. That is the only other place I have been afforded the opportunity to suffer Moronic rants which have only served to further convince myself and others that they, like YOU, only seem to dig thier hole deeper each time they open thier mouths. Now, THAT is criticism. Specifically, Criticism of YOU. Criticism arrived at by a thourogh analysis &
Judgement of the Merits and faults of YOUR commentary.
ancientastronomer 1 year ago
@ancientastronomer
Your statement would be more meaningful if you had actually pointed out any merits or faults of my commentary. Instead, you just do a lot of name-calling. If either of us is ranting, it's you. Oh well.
jursamaj 1 year ago
@jursamaj I stand by my original statement. YOU are a Moron. YOUR ENTIRE
commentary is nothing but gobledygook. It is MEANINGLESS. It is the voice of a child that nobody is paying attention too. You're just pissed off because
sombody bothered to take the time to point out to the world what an ASS you made of yourself attempting to suggest fault in an area of expertise in which
YOU have absolutely NO experience or basic knowledge. That alone certifies YOU as an ASS. A MORON. Oh fuckin well.
ancientastronomer 1 year ago
@ancientastronomer
Wow. You really should talk to somebody about that anger problem.
Please quote to me what statement I made that you think suggested fault, so I can correct your misunderstanding.
I listen to music. A lot. That qualifies me to criticize music.
jursamaj 1 year ago
@jursamaj Wow. YOU should learn somthing about the matierial YOU
comment on as though YOU were some sort of God's Gift to the world of
Musical Talent. YOUR Final 2 sentences PROVE that YOU have NO CLUE
what it is that YOU are talking about. You are just some "Punk illiterate Kid"
that was disappointed that this video was'nt some Hard-Rock-Driven-Screaming Asshole that the likes of YOU would point at and sceam, "Now
that thar is talent!" Oh, and I Shit a-Lot. That qualifies me to I.D. YOU.
ancientastronomer 1 year ago
@ancientastronomer
44. While that's 7 years younger than you, hardly a "kid". And I'm not much into hard rock w/ screaming. (Comparing our posts, I'll let the "illiterate" part speak for itself.)
I actually think Chet is among the best guitar players in the world, but that wasn't the issue.
You *still* haven't show where I actually said anything bad about Chet's music.
jursamaj 1 year ago
@jursamaj YOUR Original post suggesting that Chet "Is not above Criticism". WHO The Fuck are YOU to make such a determination? Are YOU a MASTER of the Guitar? Or, as I suspect, just a MASTER at runnin off at the Mouth? YOUR original comment carries the implication that Chet erred in HIS dissertation of this particular piece of Music. FUCK YOU and
YOUR GODDAMNED Criticism. I despise motherfuckers like YOU with
YOUR GODDAMNED "Holier Than Thou" Attitudes regarding anothers
HARD Work.
ancientastronomer 1 year ago
@ancientastronomer
And here we find your error. I'll save you the effort of going back and looking: my original comment said "while I love Chet & this version of Classical Gas, Chet is *not* above criticism". Clearly, if I love this version, I'm *NOT* implying that Chet erred. I merely pointed out that is *is* possible for him to err, and so he is not "above criticism".
That *you* got bent out of shape over it is *your* problem.
jursamaj 1 year ago
@jursamaj This takes me back to my original asessment of YOU and YOUR UNFUCKINNESSASARY Diatribe. WHEN YOU CAN PLAY ANYTHING BEYOND YOUR FUCKIN MOUTH. PUT IT ON YouTube. TILL THAT TIME, WHY DON'T YOU GO AND CRITIQUE GOD-ALMIGHTY OR PERHAPS JESUS. YOU ARE A MORON. YOUR STATEMENT PROVES IT. ALL YOU'VE BEEN DOING SINCE IS TAP-DANCING, HOPING AND PRAYING THAT I WILL JUST GO AWAY. The ONLY Fuckin problem here is SHIT Like yourself making Asinine comments about somthing of which YOU know nothing.
ancientastronomer 1 year ago
@ancientastronomer
God & Jesus aren't the topic of this video. My critiques of them are elsewhere.
If I just wanted you to go away, there's this button label "Block". It works pretty well.
Looking back over our discussion, *you* are the one use caps all over the place and hurling epithets instead of actually discussing the point. And you accuse *me* of rants and diatribes? Take a look in the mirror bub.
jursamaj 1 year ago
@jursamaj What a motherfucking stupid ignorant fuck you are.
Yer GODDAMNED RIGHT I ACCUSE YOU. YOU, a talentless Moron DARE
to critique this Master? YOU are the exact same Motherfuckers that will wrap yourselves in the American Flag and scream all the way to the fuckin Supreme Court about YOUR Goddamned Rights, Then, in an instant, spin
& Question the methods by which this Nation provided those very rights?
WHEN YOU HAVE SPENT 65 YRs. PLAYING THE GUITAR PROFESS-
IONALLY, THEN, Critique him
ancientastronomer 1 year ago
@ancientastronomer yep censorship is what gets your rocks off, you need to find a sex partner dude before you go blind.
datzfast 1 year ago
@datzfast and YOU need to find your hands before your spine remains
permanently in the "C" shape you seem to enjoy so much.
ancientastronomer 1 year ago
@ancientastronomer
As I pointed out before, by even saying how great he is *you* are critiquing him. YOU have not spent 65 years playing the guitar professionally, thus you deny your own claim. So why should i take your claim seriously.
And since you know nothing about my political opinions, the middle half of your post is quite pointless.
jursamaj 1 year ago
@jursamaj The middle half of the post was merely an anology. But, alas
I see that it too was far above your Mental ability to decipher properly and
in perspective to the subject at hand. Perhaps any future entries on my part
would be better recieved if I utilized my Grandson's Crayons?
ancientastronomer 1 year ago
@ancientastronomer
No, the middle part was not an analogy. You made no comparison to anything, you just went on a political ad hominem rant that had nothing to do with the subject at hand.
Perhaps any future entries on your part would be better received if you engaged your brain *before* typing.
jursamaj 1 year ago
@jursamaj Thus proving beyond a shadow of doubt your inability to understand or comprehend a simple anology. However, I do appreciate your acknowledgement that at least I have a Brain. More, I'm afraid than I can say in return to that Feces filled Cavernous space betwixt your ears.
ancientastronomer 1 year ago
@ancientastronomer Dear me. You're an angry little man. You should probably try to find out what it is that is making you so angry.
zachary1215 1 year ago
@zachary1215 LOL...And you're an obvious intellectually challenged "Little" Moron who incorrectly determined it was nesasary to stick your nose & your 2 Cents where it was'nt required nor solicited. What REALLY makes me angry beyond some Talentless Moron who feels it nesasary to "Critique" somthing of which "They" have zero Knowledge or experience is someone
LIKE YOU who feels it nesasary to attempt a clinical psycholgical diagno-
sis of someone you have NEVER met over the fuckin web.
ancientastronomer 1 year ago
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RetSquid 1 year ago
@ancientastronomer Ok, where to start? "Nesasary" is correctly spelled "necessary". "Was'nt" is actually "wasn't". You see, it is a contraction. The o in "was not" is dropped and the ' is put in its place. "Talentless Moron" needn't be capitalized as it neither begins a sentence nor is it a proper noun. Same for "Knowledge". I could go on, but what's the point?
Silly man.
Voted for Bush, I should think? Twice?
zachary1215 1 year ago
@zachary1215 Bravo! Well said, and bitingly to the point without resorting to insult.
gscogginjr 1 year ago
@jursamaj Thanks! I had heard the expression "ad hominem" before but didn't really know what it means. Your use of it prompted me to go look it up. Thanks again! (That ancient astronomer really is quite a piece of work, isn't he?
zachary1215 1 year ago
@jursamaj Have you seen "The Big Lebowski"? Remember how Walter is so often going on about how "In 'Nam, I didn't watch my buddies die face down in the muck so dicks like you could .... etc"? Does this remind you of "ancientastronomer"? (Whom I suspect is neither ancient nor an astronomer.)
zachary1215 1 year ago
@ancientastronomer
In fact, by even talking about how great his playing is, *you* are being a critic, thus demonstrating that he is not above criticism.
I'd also like you to note that I haven't actually *offered* you my critique, merely pointed out the fact that he *isn't* above it. :P
jursamaj 1 year ago
@jursamaj ...and as I just finished pointing out. Nor are YOU. Moron.
ancientastronomer 1 year ago
@daffydougi would still criticize jesus cuz god is fake anyways love the song :)
aartiepaartie 1 year ago
@daffydoug Absolutely use that magical "block user" button when some ignorant fool comes in here talkin smack, just to talk smack. Far as I'm concerned, Chet is welcome to play anything he wants, any way he wants. I'll still like it.
DonnieBass66 1 year ago
@DonnieBass66 I've used it a lot, believe me!
daffydoug 1 year ago
@golfbuddy45 i agree with daffydoug: ignorance...
i wish i could play with that ease like the great master chet atkins..
inspirit2k7 1 year ago
@golfbuddy45
I would NEVER criticize Chet whoever.... he does have a tendency to change songs to fit his playing style that MAY be considered a little off the mark. But hey, this is CHET we're talking about. He's allowed! lol
joshanator1 1 year ago
@golfbuddy45 True. Chet makes this more than a mere fingerstyle practise piece. Among the most beautiful instrumental interpretations ever!
miserablerottensmurf 1 year ago
This version has a groove like no other version I've heard ...awesome!
daveburnham 1 year ago
chet atkins, and tommy emmanuel are the absolute masters of this style! In terms of acoustic masters, I would have to say Tommy Emmanuel and Antoine Dufour
RaptorJMR 1 year ago
Widely acknowledged guitar master Chet Atkins is beyond the competence to pass or fail of musicians, students, and even among laymen with no subject grasp, only a simpleton would try. Thanks for the unknown gem.
diamondnight 1 year ago