sylvain luc and tommy emanuel

[Savonfou59240]

Deux brutes ou comment massacrer élegament un standard...

[emeraldomusik]

aaahh ... tommy does some citation from al dimeola at 3:30 ! 

[brianmi40]

@emeraldomusik - Spot on! Good catch! :)

[emeraldomusik]

the cadence from 2:57 to 3:07 is driving me crazy. This guy -Sylvain- has so many inside-outside things going on in his head, i can't believe, needless to say that Tommy is one of the greatest guitar players too.

[Dinindon]

@emeraldomusik Totally agree, this sequence from Sylvain is just incredible.

Such a classy and crazy way of getting out his chorus... This seems quite like superpowers to me too....

[bpitsenb]

While I'm truly not worthy to judge who is the better player; I can definitely say that I like the sound of Tommy s guitar better. I'm sure it is a great guitar, but I just don't care for the tone of that Goodin...

[Guitarwizard]

why do so many peope on YouTube constantly watch things they dont like? I thought life was about doing things you like. Apparently its about disliking everything. Depressing...

[awma1975]

Untill 0:23 there was at same earthquakes?

[easyguitare]

Hey guys : Starting at 1.40s the way Sylvain plays the chords is just a pure inspiration... no need to mention the solo that follows...

[moonshack965]

only Jesus is missing there.....

[fckinlovebeans]

big smile on my face

[ericcongdon]

Sylvain is great, no doubt, but he is playing his schtick here, of course he will sound better. If Tommy started playing Cannonball Rag, I think Sylvain would sound like crap. Methinks Tommy is a bit more versatile than Sylvain, whereas Luc has absolutely mastered his one thing. Both beyond excellent thats for sure!

[GildedLiliesBand]

@ericcongdon Sylvain sounding like crap...

[Dvareckas]

duo virtuosoooooooooooo :):):)

[123Fenderman]

i'm not into all this "who's better" stuff, but here it's so obvious that you can't not notice. Sylvain's knowledge about harmony that he displays here is out of this world. technique too. and the icing on the cake is how tastefully he applies all of that. but than again, being outplayed by Sylvain is not something to be ashamed of. kudos to Tommy to have the guts to sit next to a player of this caliber and keep up. he is a great, world class player after all, just not at the same level as Luc.

[faxiu]

the people who dunno silvan is better thn tommy, they r not there yet... hope u guys come up to this level soon....

[danstearns]

i think Tommy plays his ass offf here just to keep up

and while i think he sounds great,Luc is just from another planet

it's effortless for him, scary s###

[athuojp]

cooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo­oooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo­ooool

[reygdoor]

at 2:00 to 2:40 sylvain looks like he's telling tomy how to do it hehehe

[ndongousman]

2:08 .......2:12 = wooOOOooowwWWWwww !!!!!!

[Dvareckas]

super!!!

[ColinPRS]

Great, but at times gets too busy, especially when they seem to both be playing lead at the same time. My favourite is Sylvain by miles.

[jpalmerer]

sylvain never even looks at his guitar! stop dat

[oldpython]

Two of the greatest guitarists in history - two great artists have a great time and playing for audience. Superior musicians at work/play.

[Dedalusalley]

Tommy's solo is definitely less jazzier and more blues oriented and simple than Sylvain's solo, but he plays with such energy and convintion that he really makes me smile and have goosebumbs.

[leogsilveira]

Puta que pariu!!!!!

[Asagtr]

It is amazing to see the connection here, both of these men are masters of their style. It is beautiful to see them appreciate each other like that with no ego what so ever. Tommy is not a Jazz player but he plays with such energy and talent that anything he touches is pure gold. Luc is just a master at this style of jazz and they both are pure talent. it is just incredible to me to see how they enjoy each other. true professionals. no ego, just music.

[assfax]

I love how Tommy has really taking up Chet's old role as sort of a guitar ambassador going around and really testing himself by playing with great musicians wherever he goes.

[NicoPouch]

ahah chicken dance for Sylvain at 3:34

nice guy and awesome musician !

[646879]

nice duo here...better in my mind than Lagrene's or J. Rosenberg's versions....loose free wheeling and swinging

[tpritchas14]

Notice how Sylvain doesn't peek at his guitar once.

[hideare]

This is a music that Tommy isnt familiar with. But he keeps up great! And Sylvain...he is meant for duos, great backing! Both great musicians.

[fanqueen]

I think that tommy is familiar with this tipe of music. He is a pro.

[risingsun1987]

i agree!

[indy4ever]

@hideare I agree, Tommy Emmanuel cites Stevie Wonder as a big influence so this is probably a tune he knows well - and the style is definitely his own.

[KeithWhalen11]

I'm with Lenny on this one, Sylvain's playing is just so refined; his phrasing is incredible. Tommy is very talented and exciting but Sylvain is probably the best guitarist I've ever heard in my entire life. I have a hard time believing what I see/hear from him and he makes it look even more effortless than Tommy here. The approach Sylvain takes towards guitar playing is so fascinating, it's unconventional, fascinating and highly musical. He is an enigma.

[tomblaza]

"there is something between life and death...it is music..."...

[axeheadhell]

ain't they playing "isn't she lovely"?? also check lagreni with luc..both r insane..

[paparock22]

You know it's great to hear these guys together because it helps put things into perspective. Tommy is amazing and is bringing so much love into the world. He is winning awards and touring the planet as the man, and yet somehow Sylvain seems even more enlightened...... and then there's Bireli.......... who makes Tommy seem almost pedestrian. I can't see the French men winning any USA guitar player awards and yet they make all the other guys seem like bums. What a strange world it is.

[martinaxman]

Pedestrian? You have no idea what you're talking about. Sylvian Luc is a great guitar player even though he has trouble keeping up in this clip. I don't know about french men winning awards has to do with anything, but I'm sure he could if he tried. Where do you get "pedestrian" and "bums" from? This guy is one of the best guitarists, musicians and song writers in the world. Do some homework..

[lennybreaugod]

martinaxman your so funny.''sylvain has trouble keeping up in this clip''learn a little bit more about the guitar.Tommy has trouble keeping up in this clip.Much more nuances,arppegios,style everything in Sylvain playing come on!!This is one of the best guitar solo ive ever heard and im teaching the guitar for more than 10 years so i know what im talking about!

[heatho1966]

Tommy is coming more from a Blues approach and Luc is definitely coming from a Gypsy school of playing. Comparing the two is like comparing Apple and Oranges. You are only expressing which one you prefer. They are both great in their own way!

[sa7sul]

Gypsy School? Sounds more like post-swing era to me. Bebop and modern jazz. Don't you think?

[IRACEMABABU]

@heatho1966

Luc isn't coming from a gipsy school of playing, he learned classical music (on cello), and have played every kind of music, including gipsy style. He's somewhere in a post-bop- contemporean - own style place. If you know him a little bit, you sure have noticed that he is excellent with meeting everykind of (excellent) musicians.

[pvail06]

Isnt this just a wonderfull time to be alive. to be able to wittness such musicality and passion is truly incredible. The 8th and 9th wonder of the musical world together. Astounding.

Peter

[nzmal]

It's actually not about who's best, but the wonderful interplay and spontaneity of two fabulous players. I caught up with Tommy recently here in NZ and he told me this was unrehearsed and totally on the spot... all i can say to sintygypsy comment below is that Tommy is incredibly generous with his time to young players, and if you went to his show you'd see the love he gives back to his audience, it's something pretty special in my book.

[effectivetherapy]

Wow Thanks for posting this. This is why utube is such a fantastic part of our current life. Capturing this moment and all of us being able to part of it. Two of my favourite players of all time especially Tommy. They both love their music and they are so brilliant.

[sintygypsy]

cant say im a fan of tommy, sorry :[

[yohenson]

i really like how tommy gave him the credit and brought the climax on 3:07 that is just goes to show tommy's devotion to music no matter where it comes.

i really like sylvain, so talented, but when he makes all these faces while he improvises, makes think he's not as loyal to music like tommy rather than himself? hope no one is offended by this.

[eliasDK]

2:00 = the orgasmic musical breaking point....

[Edhgarrr]

Not offended at all, but as for me, Sylvain is the one bringing the climax you speak about with these insane groovy chords at 2:58.

[guitaristavista]

Is there anything Tommy cant do? :) What a duo, Sylvain is beyond amazing. Many thanks for posting this!

[Edhgarrr]

Awesome chorus by Luc again =_=...

[PodgeDreadz]

Quality playing, never seen Tommy play this before - adds the Emmanuel magic as usual. Love the Bireli Lagrene version too obviously. Would love to see the 3 of them doing a version of this together someday.

[RobertLuchon]

My two guitar idols ^^

[pjh1554]

these two are in the front room on a sat night, or prob, early sun morn, after ten beers, and they don't give a shit about us! brilllllllliant. hey sumoblues 100% correct

[kacenens]

love this song!!

[taylorclays]

i dont like it....

Bireli and Silvain luc x ever..!

[aakieaak]

Bireli had to come that day, but he was ill. Verry pritty.

[zozo2341]

@taylorclays if u don't like it then...pls don't watch it....

[richardshere]

to antigoon 78. It could be that the lateness or playing at the back or bottom of the beat is what some call swinging or at least helps create the feel. As I am sure you know, it is a type of feel that sometimes will escape brilliant technical players. I don't imagine that is the case here, however. But what a great contrast in styles.

[cigar70]

sylvain luc come from neptune

[sumoblues]

i would dare to surmise, that both tommy and sylvain could give two shits about what all these half-wits who always have something and ultimately nothing to say, about who is better than who...clearly, they are just having the best time doing what they love & do best...so all y'all ought to just shut up & be grateful you have access to great music like this!!!

[sagius91]

sylvain è un chitarrista eccellente ma tommy è tommy ehh.... 7 stars;)

[Vikezupa]

wow. Thanks for posting.

[eliep37]

il prend un peu cher le tommy...

sylvain luc vraiment exellent

[johnbresnik]

I can see this is a Sylvain Luc fan site, so I'll just keep my mouth shut.... :)

[antigoon78]

I was there as well. Came to see Sylvain in the first place, and Bireli Lagrene aswell. The latter had fallen ill, and Tommy Emmanuel was in the Netherlands anyway!

I have to say that Sylvain really outplays Tommy in all ways possible. (note that Tommy is late every time when the should be playing unisonic!) Sylvain has a fabulous technique and a great choise of notes. One of the worlds geatest guitarist. Ever!

[hannahsfive]

To say, "outplays" is really a waste of time for you in thinking in that fashion - they are both amazing guitarists and in a rarified league of players that is comfortable and mostly brilliant playing any song, any style with anyone on stage - Sylvian was expecting Birelli and they played this song many times together, Tommy just sat in and perhaps only knew it by ear and perhaps never actually played it before - i dont know - they are both brilliant and every day i am grateful for you tube

[faffytron]

Im a Luc fan, But im not hearing that way.These guys are both completely in command of their notes, they just have different accents, Luc with a jazz accent, and Emmanuel with a blues accent. Thats like saying someone with a british accent speaks better than someone with a french accent.

[adrianscally]

you don't like it? Who gives a shit what you like or don't like, you arrogant twat.

[remijazz]

I juste would like to say one thing  Sylvain Luc is not the geatest guitaris in the world, he is the best musician in the world!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!­!!!!!!!!

[sngwidmepnoy]

"isn't she lovely" never sounded so good

[jeffmignot93]

tom a du cran de se frotter au pere luc!

[jerrysekCZ]

Tommy is Emmanuel with double M ;)

[pvbulck]

I was there as well! Came for Bireli Lagrene and left as a fan of the amazing Sylvain Luc!

[jazz24p7]

if just the camera stood on a stativ

[0anme0]

This is splendid!

This video is treasures！

Thank you

[casterdennis]

grandeeeeeee tommi

[Guitarlvr85]

I was there as well. I initially came to see Tommy but was surprised to see that he was completely outshined by Sylvain Luc

[pinknblues1]

I just say thank the good Lord that we have these guys who can improvise like this today and I feel so priviliged to walk the earth with them.