I can see why my friend Matt Zarb likes this guy so much. The acknowledged "Worlds Best Guitar Player". If it's good enough for Chet Atkins, it's good enough for me.
AWESOME...!! I diagree with 1PSYTEX1, it's called Rocking Blues....and it sure is THAT..!! Incredible talent here and this definitely gets all 5***** and millions more if I could..:)
i have to say i agree 1PSYTEX1, it doesn't have the feel of blues. Don't get me wrong he's a fantastic technician, but it's certainly not blues. It's like an improvised technical exercise as opposed to expressing feelings.
i saw an interview with tommy and when he was a kid there was always a guitar lying around. He would wake up in the middle of the night to go too the loo and end up picking up the guitar. talent and discipline
This guy is great but he pushes too hard. There is not one phase in there to jump in as a listener. Technicaly fast and well trianed...I wish I could play at his level but I would not be as greedy to reach each note? Just one mans opinion?
Greedy to reach a note ? - i'm sorry if you maybe cant keep up with tommys improv-style , but for those who play an instrument its easy to see this guys genius. Technical ability is one thing , writing your own stuff with such technical skill is entirely another , which tommy has in abundance.
I ma with you in part. Will split it with you. He is technical, sharp and quick..not to mention he can write. Just check out a guy named Greg Koch and you will see the same situation. Tremendous technical perhaps too much? What you have is guitar guys standing around at the end of the night instead of guys really having fun. We all know that type of performance. These are delemas expressed by all great gutiarists? Are they playing above the audience?
It's simply not fair!!..but fantastic just the same...can't imagine why or how some people are a bit nonplused about his technique etc...oh and the fact that Tommys a great frontman also just makes him even better!
well to whom ever wrote average, -5 or better , ; you must be the baddest guitar player on the planet. BOY AN I IMPRESSED. OR YOUR ONE OF THE DUMBEST NO PLAYIN' PEOPLE/ FOOLS ON THE PLANET. EITHER WAY HAVE A GOOD LIFE. BUT FRIEND, THAT'S ONE OF THE BADEST CATS I"VE EVER SEEN IN MY 59 YEARS, MOST OF WHICH I'VE PLAYED AND PRACTICED GUITAR. AND A FEW OTHER INSTRUMENTS. MAYBE .
YOU OUGHT TO LISTEN AGAIN. 1 MAN, 1 GUITAR, SOUNDS LIKE MORE. MG
the Most amazing thing ive seen with Tommy Emmanuel was a live show he did on TV once, where they played some old rock song and he lead into it with a guitar solo, but he was doing whammy bar sounding tricks like divebombs on his telecaster with a fixed bridge, all by bending behind the neck, it was incredible, I thought that was impossible to do without a proper set locknut system :) the guy is amazing
The best of his versions :)
Esjar207 1 year ago
That was really a moodspeeder =) Completely brilliant!
HaardBaroque 1 year ago
Whoa,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,wow,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
32fordcoupegirl 1 year ago
I can see why my friend Matt Zarb likes this guy so much. The acknowledged "Worlds Best Guitar Player". If it's good enough for Chet Atkins, it's good enough for me.
craigschirato 1 year ago
AWESOME...!! I diagree with 1PSYTEX1, it's called Rocking Blues....and it sure is THAT..!! Incredible talent here and this definitely gets all 5***** and millions more if I could..:)
Smiles and Hugs from Georgia, Joyce :):)xx♥
blujeanswm03 1 year ago
wow......some1 call the fire department.....cuz i think he just burned the strings on his guitar off!
zeph4500 2 years ago
its not blues, its 50's rock n roll or country.
1PSYTEX1 3 years ago
i have to say i agree 1PSYTEX1, it doesn't have the feel of blues. Don't get me wrong he's a fantastic technician, but it's certainly not blues. It's like an improvised technical exercise as opposed to expressing feelings.
hugleberthumperdink 2 years ago
@1PSYTEX1 I have 12 Guitar boogie's saved, they are all different. This one is from another city and time. He is so good.
jlrock60 1 year ago
this is amazing, what a talent
jrtpf 3 years ago
i saw an interview with tommy and when he was a kid there was always a guitar lying around. He would wake up in the middle of the night to go too the loo and end up picking up the guitar. talent and discipline
maton1982 3 years ago
simply the best!
cocotel08 3 years ago 2
What a champ, Aussie Aussia Aussie, go Tommy you shread! Lick it up guy s and gals he's the best!!!!!
noosaslayer 3 years ago
This guy is f*****' good!!!!!!!!!
pawwelll 3 years ago
I saw him in Newcastle UK a few years ago, and he was brilliant.
I defy anyone who critisizes a man who can captivate an audience with one guitar- for an hour or more. Try it yourselves.
He's a wonderful musician, does lovely things with harmonics too, I'm so glad I went to see him.
SpunkyBlunderbus 3 years ago
Yep, My girlfriend wouldn't appreciate it either.
I'm there though!
isaiah30v8 4 years ago
I'm with bimini9 on this one. I admire the skill, but wouldn't take my girl to the concert !
manplusvan 4 years ago
Great Playing! Very Refreshing! Signed, A fellow player.
fastandfaster 4 years ago
Awesome! He's having such a great time up there too!
tellmeitsnottaken 4 years ago
I play guitar, I don't record myself playing fast and put it out on youtube, like sooo many wankers out there, but I PLAY guitar with my soul...
And this my friends, is a genious at work...
Enjoy....
doph999 4 years ago
you're an asshole
combatRidders 3 years ago
I'd like to see him do that on a Gretsch Hollowbody!! Brian Setzer has serious competition.
tornadoluke 4 years ago
I saw him live in Melbourne years ago. My date was a beauty queen. Ahh...good days! :)
TheRealNeill 4 years ago
gosh...that's really cool!
good job!
claudius08 4 years ago
This guy is great but he pushes too hard. There is not one phase in there to jump in as a listener. Technicaly fast and well trianed...I wish I could play at his level but I would not be as greedy to reach each note? Just one mans opinion?
bimini9 4 years ago
Greedy to reach a note ? - i'm sorry if you maybe cant keep up with tommys improv-style , but for those who play an instrument its easy to see this guys genius. Technical ability is one thing , writing your own stuff with such technical skill is entirely another , which tommy has in abundance.
chrisdarkmunky 4 years ago
I ma with you in part. Will split it with you. He is technical, sharp and quick..not to mention he can write. Just check out a guy named Greg Koch and you will see the same situation. Tremendous technical perhaps too much? What you have is guitar guys standing around at the end of the night instead of guys really having fun. We all know that type of performance. These are delemas expressed by all great gutiarists? Are they playing above the audience?
bimini9 4 years ago
milk my cat
farthing06 4 years ago
This guy is incredible. Got hold of a DVD of his Melbourne gig.......wow!!
Waltonac 4 years ago
this guys soul rests with the devil at the crossroads. no doubt in my mind
888899991 4 years ago 6
It's simply not fair!!..but fantastic just the same...can't imagine why or how some people are a bit nonplused about his technique etc...oh and the fact that Tommys a great frontman also just makes him even better!
fleepit 4 years ago
blues that makes you smile
mothrastewart 4 years ago
most talented person alive today and loves what he does, what a legend
Hooper77 4 years ago
Best version of "Guitar Boogie" I've heard.
hedges2 4 years ago
wow, amazing
mikamage 4 years ago
well to whom ever wrote average, -5 or better , ; you must be the baddest guitar player on the planet. BOY AN I IMPRESSED. OR YOUR ONE OF THE DUMBEST NO PLAYIN' PEOPLE/ FOOLS ON THE PLANET. EITHER WAY HAVE A GOOD LIFE. BUT FRIEND, THAT'S ONE OF THE BADEST CATS I"VE EVER SEEN IN MY 59 YEARS, MOST OF WHICH I'VE PLAYED AND PRACTICED GUITAR. AND A FEW OTHER INSTRUMENTS. MAYBE .
YOU OUGHT TO LISTEN AGAIN. 1 MAN, 1 GUITAR, SOUNDS LIKE MORE. MG
markjgearing 4 years ago
Good Lord man... wow!
stickitinyoureyeball 4 years ago
is this guy human?
MBilliaert 4 years ago
Go man, Go. Yea!
ihccab 4 years ago
the Most amazing thing ive seen with Tommy Emmanuel was a live show he did on TV once, where they played some old rock song and he lead into it with a guitar solo, but he was doing whammy bar sounding tricks like divebombs on his telecaster with a fixed bridge, all by bending behind the neck, it was incredible, I thought that was impossible to do without a proper set locknut system :) the guy is amazing
squallgoku 4 years ago
he is awesome,
hellomee328 4 years ago
Makes me want to sell my guitar.
scout4118 4 years ago
Holy crap...
luvandp3ace 4 years ago
unbelievable, I didn't fingers could move that fast
cncmach 4 years ago
Phew! One helluva performer.
vijaysequeira 5 years ago
that was... downright shocking...
kwiffleball 5 years ago
oh yea:D that is realy cool :D i love boogie and blues :D
paweljoe 5 years ago
WTF is wrong with the crowd. at first i just thought that the camera didnt capture the crowd, but then i heard that guy laughing.
terryboydawson 5 years ago
he's laughing at how ridiculously good this guy is
unchie979 5 years ago
cool:)
vldas 5 years ago
does anyone else find tht this sounds ok, just doesnt draw u in?
hairbear569 5 years ago
good technique... but not the best..
perfectriff 5 years ago
this guy makes me want to quit playing guitar ='(
tjh728 5 years ago
IMO, he's one of the few guys able to match SRV's soul and technique. okay, his technique might even be a bit better...
I also say the same with eric johnson.
unccharris 5 years ago
holly shit he played the fuck outa that guitar i wish
MBilliaert 5 years ago
Gee z pee z ...someone better make a call, 'cause this man is on fire.
tymjar 5 years ago
best guitarist in the world?
drippypoo 5 years ago
Im going watching him live next week, cant wait. Must be the the best guitarist alive today!! (listen to me, im like an excited 12 year old girl lol)
Hooper77 5 years ago
Holly Cow! Damm! WOW!
StantheMan57 5 years ago
Didnt want him to stop playing! :o) Amazing!
sprintingturtle 5 years ago