The best guitar player in the world

[iPavka7a]

awesome man! :)

[IZeeS4134]

so nice melody))

[Featster74]

Its a nice melody, yes. Well done! Looks like harmonics and fret tapping to me.

[FleaXFX]

Obviously he didn't upload this himself as the video is crappy looking and there;s a whole bunch of people uploading videos of his.

[HessuWessu]

Lovely melody there :)

[krapow71]

Wow!! fantastic!! I didn't know him. Really impressive.

[zakkattack99]

andy mckee is great but he looks like a paedo from the woods in this

[is28n]

its very nice!

[Guitarist2098]

boring



[oliverandm]

Guys if you honostly don't know who Andy Mckee is go look him up now, he is a funny and polite guy from Kansas whose had huuuge succes through YouTube

This song is called Drifting and is very old, i think it's from 2006 or something, and he wrote it like 5 years before he posted it on YouTube. This is a mirrored video, and well... illegal to be honost, it's copyrighted by Candyrat music - but whatever. Check him out! This is probably his easiest track to play! His other tracks are mindblowing!

[Chuchfala1234]

There's no point of arguing if this guy's the best. It's all opinion. It's like trying to argue which religion is the best. This guy makes beautiful music so enjoy it, and if you don't like it, find something else that suits your fancy.

[flapnhub]

Dont let your Mom name your videos!

[gds765red]

good but not even close to the best

[Le5Pau1]

@gds765red And who is the best?

[DADDYnick007]

whoz that russian guy with the hat who keeps attempting andy's solos on youtube ???

[Dabog083]

UNREGISTERED HYPERCAM FTW

[weecolski]

after many neo widdely videos this is what i needed to hear ! ..nothing wrong with the biskit either

[jimajw]

At first I thought their must be a second guitar playing , but that is an awesome style. Reminds me of Monte Montgomery in a way without any effects.

[muurtalo]

Can he play Smoke On The Water?

[xxXCoolJokeXxx]

@muurtalo with one hand..

[dave25052005]

Not the best by far , take a look at eric roche, tommy E , Newton Faulkner

[wba731]

great guitar player but certainly not the best in my opion. And guitar playing is an art form not a sport.

[dinosawrgoezrawr048]

i love andy mckee!

[guitarownerlol]

i dont understand,, my guitar teacher can play the same --''

[supr3z]

@guitarownerlol Yeah, because hes been sitting night and day at home trying and trying and trying and trying.... This composition is getting old, and alot of people learned to play it. But hey, I live in holland now and would like to learn it face to face. Where do you go to school? Near amsterdam?

[2dovecote]

Very good bongo player. The tune is just another boring open tuning strum

[eqsmooth]

I think he's playing drums, not guitar. another misleading title by a shit head

[icemask27]

i don't understand. this guy has enough talent to give it away to all the guitarists in the world and yet he'd still have enough talent to pull amazing music off.

[wombatski1000]

unbelievable.Good as anything I've ever seen

[masiha1372]

i say only one word. AWSOME.

[TheDammitray2]

awesome music

[FritzThePothead]

I know someone who is way faster. search "Michael Chandler Fastest Sweeps"

[whistledink]

Andy's good, no doubt, one of the best fingerstyle players I've seen. If you said he's "the best guitar player in the world" to his face, he'd probably laugh his ass off.

[ownerccc]

absolutely plain and simple beautiful.....surreal

[downwithGEICO]

eargasm



[atwoneful]

Interesting, but hardly the best in the world. Very far from it.

[1skullduggery]

the world of fantasy?

[Joobalooboo]

Andy McKee is badass.

[Gun1k971]

nice trick but is it a one pony trick?

[aussieguy3333]

Nice gimmick.Good to see once or twice.Play classical guitar.

[iTra1000]

i dont think somebody such as ygnwie himself could pull this off.

Very nice man. 

[Imber002]

Nice, but is childish music, it's more a juggler than a musician.



[leingthelennart]

@Imber002 Then go and listen to other songs of andy mckee like dolphins or for my father. You didnt get it right what it means to be a musician yet.

[harrywatts7]

not the best in the world but this is pretty mad.

[ivan89705]

have to say original manner

[Imatrollyay]

Multitasking like a boss.

[honzajcz]

because of title i thought that will be some fuckin fake....but i mistaked and its freaky awesome! O.O

[JeffersonDinedAlone]

It was alright, although nothing to write home about.

[orenbenyair]

This is art - one of a kind, never seen anything like this!

[bobspie4]

its called drifting

[baconbag]

I have a funny feeling he wasn't classically trained lol

[killroed1]

This guy is just AWESOME Respect for al the musicians!!!!

[madmagician07]

I didn't know Kerry King could play like THIS!!!

[yyzwdm]

Loved it dude!!

[ataris19]

Very good but not the best guitarist in the world! Justin King is far better.

[RayjejeXD]

PERFECT!!!!!!!!!!!!

[BeastOfASwitch]

well done broski.

[hightidemuso01]

Nice playing but not the best guitarist in the world. He's very Michael Hedges/Phil Keaggy, in style but less melodic, therefore less skillful.

[CrawlerBenny]

nice copy of this vid...

[JohanCGP]

Why are you copying vid's from rpoland? Andy McKee is one of the candyrat-artists. Leave them on there own channel (rpoland).

[NecoMortus]

if you like this style of guitar playing i do recommend Preston Reed. Another great guitarist who plays the same style

[h3ndr1xisG0d]

awsome technique, tryin to master a simulare technique myself

[eddsterchillen96]

AWESOME. i aspire to be just like this.

[korvettemaster]

OMB. One Man Band.

[jasperkreijtz]

this isnt just guitar: this is a whole band in one person.

[HoningBroekNiel]

when i saw it in the 'suggestions-list' i thought this guy was Mister-T

Great job, man :D

[FTGSpaceCrabs]

With a beard like that, you can do no wrong.

[MrClubberslife]

this is very beautifu song

[soggywasabi]

and thats just how he tunes it

[Terzopoulosjohn]

I am the best...

[SatanObama]

Nice, but has this guy ever heard of one "Stevie Ray Vaughan", the greatest "MUSICIAN" that God ever blessed us with!

[bandhunter21]

Andy McKee....FTW..LOL XD

[ulisestrea]

the best was hendrix...no more....

[1974romina]

Better than Tommy Emmanuel...not of Paco de Lucia!

[meadish]

Andy McKee. Originally posted by the nick rpoland, in better quality.

[slimjim1291411]

That was amazing...does anyone know the name of this song or somewher i can learn it?

[freeparcourclan]

@slimjim1291411 This guy is Andy McKee and the song name is Drifting maybe you can search the tabs or the chords on google and the parts where he hit his guitar you have to learn from the video.

[zdraloviocnjaci]

great note brother and tehnic

[meejohngee]

That was unique, amazing and immenseley entertaining. Anyone who disliked this is an idiot!

[FenrisulfrAgni]

Andy Mckee plays in a very unique way...along with all the other guys who play with this style. being a great guitarist isnt all about playing the same type of music that people hear all the time but changing the notes around. its also about being inventive. banging on the guitar and somehow making it sound like art...i could say thats musical genius. now hes not the best guitarist in the world no. u cant just say that cuz not everyone plays like that. put ppl like this are pioneers. ^_^

[07sacre]

its just a different way to play... he's not the best. but he plays cool.

[07sacre]

its just a different way to play... he's not the best

[gameboy228]

Tommy E puts this guy to shame. Not even close.

[noodlesmealey]

ive heard better sycopation from sausages. been done. stanley jordan,etc...

its nice but there is NO best anything. (just the worst.)

[the5445]

reminds me of Tommy Emanuel

[musicappreciate]

Sounds like Keaggy, looks completely unique.

[ApostleInTriumph1]

53 dislikes? Must be Limp Bizkit fans.

[homie4lifeDOG]

@ApostleInTriumph1 or nickleback fans too

[stevenmolotov44]

@ApostleInTriumph1 justin bieber fans hahaha XD

[jeunenen]

@ApostleInTriumph1 That comment is just too random.. What does this have to do with Limp Bizkit?

[ChaimairA]

@ApostleInTriumph1 Naaaahhhh don't blame Limp Bizkit. I think someone who dislike are don't know the meaning of "musician". :D

[leingthelennart]

@ApostleInTriumph1 I am Limp Bizkit AND Andy Mckee Fan so ... you didnt get it :D

[supr3z]

@ApostleInTriumph1 Nah, its because this vid is stolen from Candyrat records. Real candyrat fans will rate this down. (Including me) .. But the real vids got all five thumbs up.

[Ahrelokooo]

@ApostleInTriumph1 I´m a limp bizkit fan, and i like this guy

motherfucker

[iw5001]

@ApostleInTriumph1. wrong: i'm a Jimi hendrix fan, rory gallagher fan, jimmy page fan, john butler fan, patrick watson fan, jim hall fan, grant green fan, charlie haden fan, egberto gismonti fan, john coltrane fan, kenny burrel fan, john mc laughlin fan, miles davis fan, ben harper fan, your sister fan, and really think that this guitar player is pure shit

[FrankiethePirate813]

@iw5001 yeah hes kinda making a ass/idiot of himself "best guitarist in the world" so many different styles, i consider myself really fuckin good @Metal guitar but never the best, always room for improvement.a real guitarist never says im the best,were always thinking on how to improve.. this guy needs to pick if he wants to be a drummer or a guitarist..plus hes playing acoustic...electric is a whole other world of sounds..

he can def make Porn music or elevator tunes for sure though ehh lmao

[MrMusicobsession]

@FrankiethePirate813

1. The guy in the video did not upload the video, his name is Andy Mckee. Most guitarist struggle to play his songs. He is a very down to earth bloke.

2. He doesn't need to work out whether or not to play guitar or drums. It is called being creative.

3. Whether or not someone plays acoustic or electric is a choice. nothing else. pretty simple stuff.

4. Porn music?. Do you have over 40 million hits on youtube?

5. Here is a tip. Think, then type.

[FrankiethePirate813]

@MrMusicobsession i did think, didnt take long to make a decision on this video dickhead, yea i have over 2million hits u wanna check my channel mom? AND HE IS NOT THE BEST ,, u gotta defend someone else video faggot? no life u "WANKER" lol

[MrMusicobsession]

@FrankiethePirate813

1.Checked your channel.You have about two million hits on all your videos.Good for you, but in comparison, this guitarist has 40 million on one video.

2. Why did you call me mom?

3. I never said he was the best, nor did I imply it.

4. When you call people a wanker, because you are upset, you don't need quotation marks.

5. My point is, have an opinion, but have some idea before you do so. It gets old, especially on youtube.

:)

[FrankiethePirate813]

@MrMusicobsession Wow u took the time to check my channel..lol thanks ;)

[amdofcerulean]

@iw5001 well you're an idiot bro

[iw5001]

@amdofcerulean piss off

[DJG911]

That was beautiful. Bravo buddy

[ghigaful]

@DJG911 Andy Mckey or sth like this...

[ghigaful]

@DJG911 Mckee*

[weevo74]

dude go on americas got talent

[teiscoxx]

Standard Tuning??

[gbarosio1]

@teiscoxx open G in my opinion

[dudemandudeman17]

@plastic191919 ...dude, Caucasian means white...

[XlockdownX1]

i think he should stop smacking his guitar and get a drummer.... just saying

beautiful guitar work tho

[CAP1997FURACAO]

@XlockdownX1  to me, thats the beauty of what hes doing man ...(:

[DanOlooney]

Thats great

[plastic191919]

'White caucasian man wanted for brutally choking and otherwise maiming of a yellowish brown acoustic guitar. If you have any information on his whereabouts please contact police immediately.'

Just kidding bro, It was awesome :D

[cyrus12342]

he isnt really playing he just beatin the shit out off it

[edward0220]

erik mongrain is better in my opinion, but andy mckee is without a doubt up there arguably for number 1

[sevendustdk]

I don´t get it, how the hell do you do that?! :D You are awesome!!!

[raywhiteusmc]

Whaaaaaaat? How the hell did he do that????? Is that some new wacky style?

[MKramer1515]

50 people had an eargasm for the first time and didnt know what to do

[mystiqqqque]

why isn't this on i tunes

[chrisgibson92]

@mystiqqqque It is on Itunes

Andy Mckee - Drifting

[Smoothways]

where have you learner to play like this? - very beautiful!

[LuKaS6005]

He kicks Slash's ass

[ReleasingWeeps]

Andy McKeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!!!!! =)

wow he's great! this song name is drifting!

[xDmaritxD]

Do you know the movie "Der Klang des Herzens" ( Sorry don't know the exatclly translation for it ) ... in that movie the boy do the same !?

[Ethanodd1]

@deeperwaterz

Andy McKee has NOTHING, and I mean absolutely NOTHING on Michael Hedges, who is the most creative guitar player. Andy McKee is great, but when compared to Hedges, it's like copying and watering it down. Look up Ritual Dance or Hot Type and you'll see what I mean.

[deeperwaterz]

@Ethanodd1 WOW You`re right I mean this guy is good mediocre maybe but MH was very impressive thanks =]

[mystiqqqque]

y u no sing

[louispowerts63]

@mystiqqqque No, hi no sing, hi ghitar guud!

[GuitarMaster6567]

wht u mean the best i mean this takes skill but it is pretty easy i like this guy though

[theatomizer]

@Pawnjaa Yaaay! Sensible people on YouTube! I must be in a dream. :D

[theatomizer]

There is no such thing as the best guitarist in the world... but this is epic.

[5thhorsman]

most of the tapping the body and hand movement is js just for effect could have done it with allot less hand movement and tapping his foot most of the pull offs are pretty much the same thing mostly showboating but a good job of it,

[lester5192]

that is kind unique playing for an open mic guitarist

[JerichoDitch2]

pretty song ... great sound from the guitar.... deft finger work... excellent presentation...

[SONOFAHGUN]

Damn Awsome!!!

[fuckthelocals]

i want better quality on the sound!

stupid youtube!

and stupid camera that recorded this!

[elchristo7205]

does anyone know what tuning this is in

[dieselman92]

@elchristo7205 drop d

[snip84]

did bin laden the cam?

[KingRodriques]

wow where can you learn to play this style? Oo

[dieselman92]

@KingRodriques its actually not very hard all u have to do is have hand eye cordination know where ur strings are what ones to hit and practice.

[Xirukah]

Its kinda stupid try mno nomitate a world greatest guitar player.

Some are good tecnically, others are good on speed

for example. Herman Li is, for sure, one of fastest guitar player, but no one says s better than David Gilmour, or Jimmy Page.

[Freebirdflyer]

@Xirukah I would say he is better. He may not have as much soul but I personally thought that Jimmy Page wasn't that good. Just revolutionary which is totally different but still significant.

[Xirukah]

@Freebirdflyer No. Jimmy Page isn't better than Herman, and Herman isn't better that Jimmy.

Simply, we cant compare them, cause they are diferents. Actually when Jimmy Page started playin the speed doesn't matter like now.

In that time soul or personal tecniques was very important.

only a bit later guitar players started to play fast and starting with tecniques like arpeggios or tapping

No one is the greatest guitar player.

Each one has his only style

\m/

[Freebirdflyer]

@Xirukah Exaclteh! Haha 

[batfink777]

"Best guitar player in the world" is just a dumb title... but this is really. really good! Superb in fact.

[snoboardabro]

my 13 yr old friend can play this

[Nickromizer]

@snoboardabro Bullshit, your butt buddy boyfriend can't play anything that sounds anything remotely close to this, stop trying to sound cool over the internet, no one cares who you know. If he is this good, buy a camera, record him, until then shut up and stop lying to people over the internet.

[louispowerts63]

@snoboardabro

[louispowerts63]

@snoboardabro Do you have a video of your 13 year old friend that we all can watch? I don't believe so...

[jboy2123]

48 ain't people were deaf, and they though he was abusing that guitar.

[666MetalHead97]

There is no best player on the world there is only great or good. I bet that there are at least 1 man who can play better. you can't say this is the best player on the world. He is definetly good in this kind of music, but there are better metal or rock players. In every kinds of music are incredibly good players, but no one can't say who's better. They are simply good .

P.S My english sucks. I don't know are you going to understand me, but nevermind. Hope you do :D

[tiskdude]

look kaki kings perfect music friend, sorry my bad english

[Alucard42395]

GRIZZLY ADAMS DID HAVE A BEARD

[YouRockRadio]

Nice versatility and sensibilities using the instrument capacity to it's fullest. Very nice!

[SwaffyX]

Best guitarist or not, the music is beautiful and created by a greatly talented man.

[JonP1961]

Nice sound. For those that dig this, you might also enjoy Michael Hedges (RIP). "Ritual Dance" or "Aerial Boundaries" or "Baby Toes" or "Because It's There" are all good places to start.

[varnoth]

hack !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Serpent1991]

tommy emmanuel rocks more

[Strat0Blues]

@Serpent1991 they are both good

[Serpent1991]

@Strat0Blues of course he is good. better than i ever will be! but it annoys me a little that its titled with best guitar player in the world.

[Strat0Blues]

I am this guys guitar teacher, I taught him this song : D

[loganmiller123]

@Strat0Blues shuuree, but if your being legit cool

[RandomMushProduction]

Best "GUITARIST" in The World??

Small World...

[sjjdiienno1]

see now you hear it and think "oh well thats sounds pretty damn good"...then you see its all on one guitar and you gotta change your pants

[Pavel20002000]

its good for a party but.....

[starfoxman1]

I watched Andy Mckee play this song and i... JIZZED IN MY PANTS