Maria Elena - Los Indios Tabajaras - Cover Rob Bourassa

[clyde21641]

This man is truely a God given talent I think.

[MsNickie1001]

Wow, what a beautiful piece, and such a wonderful job covering it! It makes me think of the white sandy beaches of, oh well, never mind, don't get me started.... I'll daydream all day!

[alessandromagnoable]

Ogni tocco un brivido!! Pazzesco!

[rwmcmullin]

Wow! I had no idea how good this song would sound on an archtop guitar. Very, very nice.

[TheDarryll55]

Rob, I am under impression... great work !!! Play more, Play everytime :) you add happiness to this world by your playing ;)

[69krainer]

played fantastic

[juanelobird75]

i love your music like your smile

[MrWaynePresley]

My all time favorite amazing :)

[lamiafisam1]

bravissimo, magnifica interpretazione

[noelwilde]

Fabulous

[carlottafromItaly]

WONDERFUL!!!Da un'italiana che se ne intende :-p

[ucannarutu]

BRAVISSIMO OK!

[MyRetort]

A old Tune That Spans Generations :) TY Ron, Surblime :)

[md50md]

Thats absolutely beautiful. Have you ever thought of making lessons of this on dvd for sale? If you do please let me know.

[kumhuimusicgirl]

Absolutely beautiful and enchanting... A very exquisite guitar play...

[1776freak]

Fabulous!

[rmparquette]

This brings back memories of life after WWII and my cousin Marie Elana who was named after this wonderful song. It was a big hit during the big band era.... Love this interpretation! So beautiful... Thank you. 

[apache0117]

@rmparquette

[ricglos]

1970s my era , appreciated . thanks

[whatsdare]

Silent Bob.

[MERISI001]

HEY ROB.....YOU REALLY DO THIS JUSTICE.....A GREAT COMPOSITION AND BEAUTIFULLY PLAYED.....MANY THANKS.

[robbourassaguitarist]

@MERISI001 Thanks so much.

[carloscordova78]

@jakjakbarreda yup

[stratmentalist]

Very very nice

[stratmentalist]

Very very nice

[3GreeneBJ]

Oh this is excellent in every respect! You make it look so effortless. One of my favourite pieces and I do try to play it but oh you would laugh to hear me! Well done. Please do some more videos like this. What about Rubenstein's Melody in F - ?

[ernieleem77]

How could a human produce this kind of music.He is he best that I have ever heard.I wish I can record this kind of music to carry with me .Very beautiful.

[jakjakbarreda]

No Words Could Say What I Fill When I Hear This Song I LOVE IT:))))

[ninahaka]

Wow love your rendition of this beautiful tune ty

[robbourassaguitarist]

@ninahaka Thanks so much.



[skipjack3167c]

You've done a beautiful job in tribute to Nato. He watches from above with an approving smile ;-)

[joebuddyable]

Beautiful piece and you blended the notes excellent. Great song and a wonderful video.

[robbourassaguitarist]

@joebuddyable Thank you.

[ladysaigon]

My name is Maria Elena and the reason for this is my name because my father loved this tune ... Always was humming ... ILYMD

[robbourassaguitarist]

@ladysaigon What a nice memory.

[PMJ0011]

Very beautiful song. I love it.

[jurekeyboard]

This is beautiful song :)

great play :)

[joylena2000]

Me gusto mucho

[mandwfoster]

My brother loved and played this song all the time. He requested this to be played at his funeral-and it was. He passed away March19,2010. Beautiful music!

[robbourassaguitarist]

@mandwfoster Sorry to hear that. That's a bittersweet memory.

[stringbender57]

Absolutely magical! Melody and tone at it's best. Thanks Rob! Chokes a true music lover up....

[robbourassaguitarist]

@stringbender57 Thanks so much for all your kind comments.

[andrzeita]

OMG this song is magic and sweet :-))

[robbourassaguitarist]

@andrzeita Thanks so much.

[songcatchermex]

Very nice. My husband will enjoy this when he returns home tonight. The author of music and lyrics is mexican composer Lorenzo Barcelata.

[robbourassaguitarist]

@songcatchermex Thank you. Senor Barcelata was a genius.

[SuperKopstar]

Wondeful to hear every note so clearly, it's obvious from listening to this that you take a real pride in your playing and you, really know your stuff. This tune Always reminds me of my laste nother, she loved music a lot and this was one of her favourites, thanks for posting.

Now, if you wanna post a few "Screaming Riffs............. : ) LOL

[robbourassaguitarist]

@SuperKopstar Thank you very much.

[LVmusiclover]

Fabulous......Just fabulous.....I enjoyed every note.....Thank You so very much.

[robbourassaguitarist]

@LVmusiclover Thank you for the kind words.

[profeso07]

Wonderful performance !!!

[robbourassaguitarist]

@profeso07 Thank you.

[TheChrismh]

this is so sweet and beautiful.

[robbourassaguitarist]

@TheChrismh Thank you very much.

[andrew34430]

how can you hate this its so beautiful

[patjeoke]

I like it

[MichFingerstyle]

Nice rendition on that Zimnicki Guitar

[tuxtommy69]

One of the BEST renditions of this beautiful ballad! Bravo! Absolutely breathtaking in musicality, tone, tempo....everything!

[wjm52358]

Who disliked this?

[gregorheinrich]

For me, this is best cover out there on youtube. Subtle, precise and emotional playing , an enviable sound on the guitar and a nice backing track. Beats my version in all respects....

[markz133]

fantastic .... thanks for sharing your talents on such a beautiful tune

[lamiafisamg]

bellissima interpretazione

[jackloganbill]

You have an amazing versatility...unbelievable. Thanks for sharing, beautiful as always. One of these days I am going to muster up the courage to grab some lessons from you. Thanks again!

[robbourassaguitarist]

@jackloganbill Thanks for the kind words.

[SeniorSpilbergo]

Sig. Rob bravo, stupendo.

it's one of my favorite, my father listen this song many years ago when I was only a children. I would have a favor to ask. Can I have the backingtrack, because I'm learning this piece with my guitar seeing your video many times. Thanks in advance

[clochette67]

Bravo... magnifique !

[HonorGuard117]

Oh man, this is beautiful... Just listening to it gives you this warm feeling. Now this is poetry for music.

[red2deer]

Magnificent rendition Rob, I'm sure Nato has a smile on his face every time you play it. You have a lot of class.

[kjahmarley]

i will be waiting for that Tab :) i dont know if ive comented already but this is just AWESOME!!

[flyfifer51]

Great guitarist! Beautiful fineses and phrasin on this magical tune.

[AllManWeather]

one of my favourite tunes ..beautiful version

[yosseckm]

beautiful ;) I need the tab please please.

[robbourassaguitarist]

@yosseckm I should have music and tab in a month or so.

[SuperKopstar]

@robbourassaguitarist Four People don't like this, have any of them posted to say why?

[lekingpresley]

super super

[robbourassaguitarist]

@lekingpresley Thank you.

[trunghcit]

I really love this song and the sound of this guitar! You're wonderful guitarist! I hope someday i'll have a guitar to play! Everyday i think of this! you're lucky man! Try on! with Love!

[masterrgrajales]

beautiful sound and guitar playing, what amp are you using?

[robbourassaguitarist]

@masterrgrajales I am using a Zimnicki 18" electric archtop through an Avalon VT737SP pre-amp, which is run straight into the board, so there is no speaker sound to record. I think I like the Avalon better than just about any amp I've had. Rupert Neve makes a beautiful newer pre-amp as well. The old Telefunkens have a great sound too but are sometimes a little noisy in comparison. The Avalon has a very up front sound, which reminds me of the Telefunken but is clean.

[bluemangermain18]

Preciosa interpretación, simplemente un vals precioso.

[wablmuar]

que buena interpretación felicidades



[Raine419]

I could listen to this 100 times a day, Rob, and never tire of it. Maureen

[robbourassaguitarist]

@Raine419 That explains all the vies on this video. Have a nice spring Maureen.

[unavitaazigzag]

Great instrumental, great guitarist, great guitar.

I've always performed this piece on an equalized classical guitar, in 5th position, A. Your performance of this so beautiful piece equals that of Nato Lima and his brother.

Your Zimnicki's great sound (metal strings?) resembles the Lima's Del Vecchio...

Did you write some method and or music sheet/tablatures? Did you publish some album?

Goodbye from little big, heavily misgoverned Italy...

[dreamangel1984]

keep coming back to youre videos real quality are you releasing any cd s chris

[sarah63]

I find myself coming back here all the time, love this version of Maria Elena thanks. p.s that guy in the background makes me really nervous.

[robbourassaguitarist]

@sarah63 Thanks. Yes, he is a creepy little dude.

[pupwinder]

Very nice indeed.

[moicosito]

te felicito amigo...eres muy bueno y tocas con el alma....felicidades...

[roxylebon]

thnaks robb ...look my interpretation atsax clarinet after and  tell me... bye

[roxylebon]

who is the composer ?

[robbourassaguitarist]

@roxylebon Lorenzo Barcelata.

[milowagon]

spell binding tone and technique you really captured the feel of the old los indios recording you are a wonderful discovery on the net thanks and greetings from scotland

[regiebell1]

I love this song. I would like to know the words to it GREAt Mike Labella

[noritagar]

I could listen to you for hours just playing that song, it is so beautiful I never tire of it. Your rendition is almost the same as Nato and just as magical to hear how you make such beautiful music with the Guitar. The guitar was my dads favorite instrument and my oldest son as well. I thank God for your talent and thank you for using that talent to bless others. I am 76 years old and I have been hearing Mariaelena all my life. Thank you again

[6woody61]

rob,absolutely adore this rendition.beautiful sound.thank you,brian.

[idrett70]

Nice ! Very well played,I loved it !

[otamardecarvalho]

Maria Elena is for me the most important interpretation of Rob Bourassa. And the guitar used here is the best of his inumerous instruments.

Otamar de Carvalho, from Brasília, Brasil

[otamardecarvalho]

Maria Elena is for me the most important interpretation of Rob Bourassa. And the guitar used here is the best of his inumerous instruments.

Otamar de Carvalho, from Brasília, Brasil

[marnicsanzap]

Very nice!!!.

It's Beatiful song. Congratulations!!!!!

[gorringeman]

Bloody beautiful one of my Nans favourite songs, you played it so well :)

[t20f70]

Pezzo stupendo e grande interprete, da paura!!!

[violeirosurbanos]

Fantastic register, Rob! Thank's for sharing!

All thumbs up!

[MOSERAGER]

it sounds good !

thanx very much :)

[tpleos]

Absolutely wonderful. Listening to this blissful piece of music you feel you're in heaven.

[duffus27]

Love this song. I have 3 of their albums. Nice playing. You got the vibrato going.

[robbourassaguitarist]

@duffus27 Rick, you have a GREAT voice. I wish you lived by me.

[helobelow]

BEAUTIFUL!

[53Vitor]

Excellent interpretation! Congratulations!

[TeteBlauth]

Que lindo!amei :) um show

[Record208]

Very good feeling, Renald

[Genofa1]

nice box, dude

[pacingroy]

I fell in love with my husband in 1963 and of course the death of our preasident happened at the same time. Maria Elena has always been (to me) A SWEET AND SAD AND HAUNTING LOVE SONG. mY HUSBAND HAS PASSED AWAY AND I JUST WANTED TO TELL YOU HOW VERY MUCH I ENJOY WATCHING YOU PLAY -----pEACE BE TO YOU A ND YOURS

[acegitaar]

Hello Rob, thanks again! Please would you be so kind for

sending me the BT if you re- find the BT?

I would be very honored to learn Maria Elena with your BT!

Greetings and blessings for your beautiful playing Maria Elena!

[robbourassaguitarist]

@acegitaar Sorry, it is long gone. I erase everything. If this video ever crashes, it will be gone for good, because I keep nothing.

[bluesgurugod]

Great performance, beautiful tone!

[acegitaar]

Very very awesome playing!!! True placing the right feeling touch in the song!

I'm learnig this piece. Do you have the backing track for me please, so I can

learn this with backtrack please?

Thanks in advantige;)

greetings and blessings

[robbourassaguitarist]

@acegitaar I'm sorry. I do so many videos and lessons, that my hard drive would crash if I kept even a quarter of them. This was just a lesson I did for my online students. It is a beautiful song, but I had no idea it would be as popular as it is, or I would have probably saved a disc.

[meninacao1941]

OBRIGADO  MEU QUERIDO AMIGO SEMPRE QUE QUERO CHEGAR A DEUS , BASTA-ME OUVIR SUA MUSICA MARIA HELENA E--.-.RAPIDAMENTE CHEGO LÁ SEUS SONS SÃO MAIS DO QUE DIVINAIS PARABÉNS POR TUDO ISSO E MAIS UMA VEZ,, OBRIGADO -- FERNANDO BAPTISTA DOS SANTOS

[sacity07]

Very nice, muy romantica la cancio de maria elena.

Saludos.

[worldchampion1986]

The song I love listening to when I'm getting a massage, I LOVE IT!

[nikolas33451]

best song ever

[Surfacesofie]

That is so nice!!  Thank you, Dave

[GeneRoebuck]

What a beautiful heart-felt inspired performance honoring the memory of the late great Nato Lima. Rob, you are definitely gifted by the Goddess of Music. Thank you for sharing your love of the pure beauty of sound.

[IrenaMV]

Hi Rob,

You are absolutely right that brothers Lima are irreplaceable. You should know that Nato rebuild his guitar to give it that special sound. It is close to Hawaiian, but not exactly.

My best wishes to you,

Irena

[IrenaMV]

Outstanding!!!

[mrjazz9999]

The best performance I°ve seen in youtube !!!

[crsfittings]

ABSOLUTELY WONDERFUL. Took me back to my youth, and what a professional.So laid back. Absolutely delightful to watch and listen to.

Terence Walmsley.

[mercedes3195]

Love this music,i wish i know how to play this music in guitar.I can listen this all day.

[MrFrankParsons]

rather superb

[Odysseus087]

one of the best songs ive ever heard in my life

[yoskiss]

impressive!! bravo.

[suescraftstuff]

stunning

[suescraftstuff]

stunning!!!

[suescraftstuff]

I've not seen you before, I was actually looking for Ry Cooder, but I stumbled on this video. you captured my soul with this rendition of maria elna. it is just stunning!!!

[imouse2046]

that great！

[SeanMacOirc]

A real touch of class!

[GeneRoebuck]

Absolutely Awesome Beautiful Tone!

[robbourassaguitarist]

@houses6141 This is just a track for my students to play along with. I repeat the same phrases, so I don't know if it will be a very satisfying record to listen to. I shold record it seriously at some point.

[Henrysubido]

Bravo maestro!!

[MrNewphil]

Just Brilliant.

[WillyJay3461]

What is the make of this guitar and the electronics?

Thanks Bob...

[giesgo]

Beautiful

[SpotLightPhotography]

Que bueno maestro ...

[robbourassaguitarist]

Respond to this video...Gracias.

[joelstauffer1950]

Awesome!

[robbourassaguitarist]

@joelstauffer1950 Thank you.

[ArkRed1]

Love your tone.

[robbourassaguitarist]

@ArkRed1 Thanks. It is a Zimnicki arctop through an Avalon pre.

[juanelobird75]

I've seen your video several times and I never tire of seeing your smile, you're great ..

[ctmale1956]

Just beautiful....thank you.

[HandwhistlerBen]

Your playing is superb!

[confolenscharente]

Rob, it's wonderful, don't make any change !

[halasieva55]

Muy bueno!

[Huldra11]

A great guitarplayer! I have always loved the music og Los Indios Tabajaras, and I really enjoyed listening to Rob Bourassas cover.

[stonecoldnwo]

PRO

[Charlyza0718]

La verdad, me sorprendió este gran guitarrista desconocido para mi, es un músico tremendo, y excelente en todo lo que toca, a mis 59 años estoy empezando a estudiar guitarra y este tipo de música me encanta, sinceramente lo envidio, ojalá algún día pudiera tocar el 30% de lo que el sabe, mis felicitaciones desde Arroyito- Córdoba- Argentina

[robbourassaguitarist]

@Charlyza0718 Muchas gracias.

[henry899chou]

Hw can I take class from Rob Bourassa?

[robbourassaguitarist]

@henry899chou I give lessons on Skype. You just need a web cam and high speed internet.

[dad6307]

greetings rob...loved your banjo lessons...will you be doing this as a lesson...les

[robbourassaguitarist]

@dad6307 Most of my private students have done this. As a matter of fact, this video was just a practice video for them to follow along with.

I will look to see if I have some private videos showing the tune note by note, but I think I cleaned my files, and am not flush with time right now. I teach this on Skype a lot though, and make private video files at the end of each lesson, so if I do it again soon, I will keep them.

[sergiodelira]

Ojala pudieras subir el video a mediafire u otro servidor para descargarlo.

esta estupendo

gracias

[Antekbobon]

magnifique merci

[Lenny72Tube]

Bravissimo complimenti!

[rwwood48]

You did a nice job keeping this beautiful instramental alive. Nice work.

[pirrung123]

MAN you are GREAT O :o)

[mvnkct]

another beautiful song from the 1930s - - 1932. How I love those melodies from that period, and he sure can play this with feeling.

[RG4242421]

Thank You robbourassguitarist very Nice...it takes me way back to such wonderful days. RIP NATO LIMA.

[menyq]

Grandioso, genial tambien Indios tabajaras, originale. las 2 versiones me gustan. muchas gracias.

[Velvet4U]

the run from 3:03 to 3:06 is just fabulous, as is the ENTIRE song !! Best Wishes

[aoflaud]

Real smooth fret work. Reminds me of the first itme I heard that song on a lap steel.

[zevon1964]

Perfect!!!!! ***** stars!

[Purrete]

My most felt respects for the passing of Nato Lima and my congratulations to you for remembering him. Very nice gesture. Your rendition of this wonderful song on the Tabajaras' sound is a perfect memorial. I grew up with their sound and they belong to my musical development (which gives away my age). No doubt they made history.

[robbourassaguitarist]

@Purrete He was a giant.

[KingHopeMusic]

Very very sweet Rob!! I almost forgot about this lovely song!! Beauty!! ~Kennedi KIng

[jamesicq0812]

Brilliant! Marvelous! Fabulus!

[rlunger1]

a friend had two of the albums with maria elena and always in my heart which we listened to over and over again many hundreds of times in the late 1960s.

[faninisr]

wonderfull...Nato would be proud

[faninisr]

wonderful.....Nato would be proud

[robbourassaguitarist]

@faninisr Thanks you. There are few that played as well as he did. We can only copy.

[TheBobnalyd]

Beautiful. and played with a thumbpick just like Nato.

[luigiliveri]

Questa canzone mi rammenta gli anni di gioventu quando si ballava guancia a guancia e si sognava.Non si scriveranno mai piu canzoni come questa

[stereosign]

Brilliant rendition and playing. As a guitarist myself, I absolutely admire los indios...always a magical experience listening to them play.