Guitar Solo Classical Gas - By: Gordon Rowland

[GordonRowland]

Careface2k6: Good luck with this piece. There was no music available when I learned it and I consider my versoin inaccurate to the original... It's not the most difficult piece to do but it has a public eye that makes it interesting to diverse listeners. Well worth the time to learn it.

Gordon Rowland

Guitarwork

[careface2k6]

This is inspiring. Currently trying to tackle this one, it's not easy, but not impossible either. A very nice example of a fingerstyle song that manages to sound very interesting and dynamic, while not being overly difficult.

[cristyioan2000]

nice cover

[GordonRowland]

Thanks for the encouragement. This is an old video and I don't do as many arangements as I used to. I hope you will check out my compositions at my web site, though they are not represented by videos, only audio.

Cheers, Gordon

[PsiBrr]

I really like your arrangement of this piece. Beautiful work!

[SlickMafia786]

I LOVE THE TUNE which begins at 1:00 can someone tell me is there like a full version of this ? or is this the only tune where that beat is used.

[SlickMafia786]

@SlickMafia786 lets till about 1:20 thanks.

[SlickMafia786]

@SlickMafia786 lasts*

[LexingtonWells]

It would suffice to say... I don't think anybody on YouTube plays Classical Gas better than you do. =)

[GordonRowland]

@LexingtonWells Thank you for your compliment. I have some other ready solos I hope to get up soon. I hope you will watch for them in a month or two.

Cheers

Gordon

[GordonRowland]

If you live in Austin call Kevin Carol for lessons.

[pimpdice75]

Wow amazing man inspires me to practise.

[GordonRowland]

@pimpdice75

Thank you for your kindness.  I will suggest and exercize that shortened my path to better technique. Happy to share it with you but it's not on my web site yet.

415 382 1010

Gordon

[SquirrelINSANITY]

@GordonRowland Hey Gordan, great playing... could you please do a video lesson.... there aren't many out there that help with the picking and the notes once the song reaches to a faster tempo. Thank you!

[GordonRowland]

@SquirrelINSANITY I have skype. is my email address.

415 297 3542. My web site has some help but it's good to get some one on one.

I look forward to your call or email.

Gordon

[SquirrelINSANITY]

@GordonRowland Thanks! But unfortunately I don't have a skype, and I live in Aus. However I think, if you were to post lessons on your channel, you will get quite a lot of views and more subscribers, and it will help out those who are in need of it. Just a suggestion.

[Xchopsuey03]

primeiro musico

[dendendeb999]

@gordonrowland ah thank you i'll go and see what I can find

[sfryer26109]

estabans brother??

[dendendeb999]

Do you have an mp3 version for this?

[GordonRowland]

@dendendeb999 Not currently, I never did record it other than this one. I do have some CD's out at various sites.. Just search for "Gordon Rowland".

Cheers

[dendendeb999]

Amazing..... Simply am amazing.

[Thisisanapple22]

Oh My God. He is Angel of Death !!

[MrAnilkool]

Mr.Gordon

Do you hav the tabs for this (your) version of classical gas?

It would be much appreciated if you could send it to me via E-mail.

Thank you.

[GordonRowland]

Thank you for your kind encouragement. Good luck on your studies. We all cram for a test once in a while. I'm doing some writing tonight that describes a great artist that has moved me deeply. It is this movement of communication of art to art that inspires me tonight, as I am grateful for each artist of any study.

Your friend

Gordon

[7674218]

mr.gordon, i've have watched this many times and the last time i listed to it i was doing a 15 page final for class and 11 weeks later im in the same situation so now i thank you again for keep my mind focused and calm.

[TheKrantzed]

Do you know where I could fing sheet music to this song? Or any full length classical guitar song for that matter.

[GordonRowland]

Titan...

Thanx for the encouragement. That prelude was recorded years ago and I've been working on it again recently. I will be doing a video of it for my web site at guitarwork so you should enjoy the upstep of it in the near future.

[Titanboru]

Hi Gorgon. I was checking out the music added to the Voyager Golden Record, in particular Bach and I came across your rendition of the Preludio for BWV 1006 on Wikipedia. Amazing!  And nice to see a video of you here on Youtube.

[MyLor8]

awesome playing

[ViridianGym]

i gatta master this in 1 week my friend made a bet he will fuck me if i can play this in 1 week and i love him, his so hot so i gatta learn this

[bigtaekwondist]

Why he reminds me Igor Presnyakov??

[pleegjepleegje]

@bigtaekwondist

LOL. It was Igors version of Classical gas, that brought me here.

I like this one too, pretty much. Well done mr. Rowland!

[renejsimpson]

This is great

[marshmelow]

I want to know who the 8 are that don't like this...lol. Great job sir.

[GordonRowland]

Kevin

Jamie Bridges at A room with a view studio in Petaluma CA is the person to contact if you plan to record. Give him a call if you're serious, and let me know if your experience is as good as mine. However the video of classical gas was done by a neighbor of mine that has a camera, but is not a photographer by profession.

Gordon

[newislandguitar]

Masterful and Gorgeous rendition!-excellent playing! It's great to hear a musician with a fresh approach and interpretation -yours is played with passion and has a nice groovet it. .I'm jealous ;) makes me want to recorded on my own

channel!lol! You have great ideas and your tone is awesome!

Also...great artistic priduction choices...works really well visually for the classical guitar(Black on black attire with black background) Beautiful performance! -Kevin

[RobLeb65]

You have guitar skills; that's obvious, but all I see are positive comments. It is due time for an honest critique/opinion.

Personally, I do not think it is very good. It definitely lacks the same emotion that Mason Williams brought to it. I know this is your version of it, but you fail to interpret this piece adequately. You've changed the melodic pattern in just about every measure... I guess the 5th fret barred Am and D arpeggios and the descending G to C to F to Bb run are too hard for u?

[GordonRowland]

If you are interested in lessons on skype let me know:

Gordon

[MegaGuitarSLAYER]

@GordonRowland omg yes...

[montuewednesday]

I WANT TO LEARN THIS!

[drunktiger132]

7 people has arthritis

[qwinkly]

@drunktiger132 And one drunk tiger has a poor grasp on grammar.

[GordonRowland]

Sean

Thaks for the comment.and encouragement. GuitarWork is a organization of guitar fellowship. Check it out.  We are in California. If you're in that area you should get in touch with me. My office # 415 297 3542

[oldspam]

Well done my friend.

[Ninjavaz]

You have a great gift, Awesome!

[GordonRowland]

Your comments are very kind. This is an old film. I have some new writing you may enjoy. Perhaps we will be able to meet in person!

Gordon

[seanoda236]

@GordonRowland oh my goodness. how beautiful. I've watched this 3x in a row just to watch your hands and finger movements.

"rock on" my brother...

[seanoda236]

@GordonRowland oh my goodness. how beautiful. I've watched this 3x in a row just to watch your hands and finger movements.

"rock on" my brother... had to chuckle though-- there was an unexpected pause late in the piece... oh, right, no trumpets :-)

[s3o0od007]

Sir, you are brilliant , i shall bow for you .

[7674218]

Mr.Rowland,

I just want to thank you,

thank you for playing your soul and heart into the guitar

thank you for being my friend, even though we never meet your playing is an inspiration,

once again I thank you

[Aerolipe111]

Jesus... u made decide to get my musical side back on agaain.... i play guitar for 11 years now with my 20 years :)

God bless ya.

[Mytholgylove]

He's pulling the Robert Johnson, 2-man guitar illusion trick!

[stevieray345]

wow amazing!! but i'm sorrry but you look like your giving your guitar a head rub with your picking hand

[tonykula]

awesome playing love how u got ur back ground so black to blend in the clothes nice effect

[joethedestoyer]

you just made my day good sir

[GordonRowland]

I didn't get your name. Thanks for the comment. Let me know if you get stuck and I'll see if I can help. I live in the San Francisco Bay area. It's great to see young guitar players getting a good foundation. Many bypass sight reading because tablature is so available. Be sure to sight read and listen to Mr Morgan regarding technique. Be sure and do rest stroke scales, and don't hesitate to call me. 415 297 3542

Gordon

[Metalmanmania357]

@GordonRowland Just simply amazing. Oozing with true God given talent! Bravo!

[trainmasterxxx]

Dear Gordon, I love the way you play. best video i have seen no mistakes at all, (that i could see) haha thats all that really matters really. i am 15 years old i have been doing guitar for 4 years. classical for 1 year i started fingerstyle guitar lessons last year with my teacher Dave Morgan. not the electric guitarist. but he just gave me the sheet music to this and i cant get past the first time it speeds up hahaha. i admire your playing Gordon.

[ReptileMonkeys]

Best version on YouTube! I think you give Mason Williams a run for his money!

[TamaraKomorous]

Flawless with so much depth! Just beautiful to hear :)

[Shaayn]

wow...this is epic sir...!

[GordonRowland]

Thank you for your kind words. I hope you find some free downloads on my web site. I think you may enjoy some of my later video's as well.

Gordon

[Dibakar3000]

Awesome Playing.... Come to India & perform live here, pls.....

[GordonRowland]

I don't play this piece much any more, but when I do it's easier than most to remember. Good luck with your advancement. I hope your guitar gets as worn out as mine.

Gordon Rowland

guitarist

[aethefox7]

this one piece has inspired me to play classical guitar, crazy

[GordonRowland]

I don't know where the tabs would be as I only learned the piece by listening to a vinal record. That was long ago. Mason Williams did publish the staff music and there is a version by Eric Clapton with fingering I consider better than mine.

good luck with your extensive ambition

[usmc100784]

would it be possible to get the tabs for this song?

[GordonRowland]

thank you for your encouragement Casey.

Gordon

[CaseyHutchison]

amazing!! so amazing!!!!

[sailxonxmusic]

Un-be-lievable!

[Jakall14]

The four people that disliked this video didn't watch past the first four seconds.

[Rubenble]

This could go well into a Final Fantasy soundtrack..

[ogjoker10]

This amazing!

[tomRTR]

Seriously people, how does this video only have 55,366 plays? This is great, I only wish I could play this style of guitar that skillfully. 5/5 Stars

[zdog1586]

This guy studied under andres segovia

[ESPmiguelUK]

what would be easyer to learn?? classical guitar or ordinary acoustic?? ( i prefer the sound of a classical).... i just want to learn the basics whether its on an electric, acoustic or classical, thanks :D

[keaton185]

@ESPmiguelUK

You should learn how to play on an acoustic first (nylon or steel string) first, then electric. It's easier to play an electric guitar than an acoustic which is why acoustic is a good starting platform. It all depends on how good you wanna get and what stuff you wanna play.

[oldtrucksandguns]

Fantastic on the Guitar!

[blastissimo218]

ONLY 51 comments???

[lezvarthok]

@blastissimo218 some must be speechless ;) the glas is halfway busy.

[11Muteki]

That's almost make me cry

[GordonRowland]

@11Muteki Thank you for your kind words

Gordon

[KingWTFuck]

noice

[twelvestringtrev]

Superb !

[fatezztruth]

Beautiful work

[Stiffmiester979]

Absolutely entrancing. 

[theultimatexperience]

*sniff* So beautiful. { : ')

[MREV09]

damnnn that is awesome

[karlicanton]

Excellent!!!

[geo9091]

my mum got me a classical guitar,i didnt realy want it but when i heard this ,it kinda inspired me to learn it. : )

[beardhd]

It's exciting to watch a true master of his craft. This or any othe craft.

[Prezz54]

This was spectacular I was truly blown away 

[1987KingDiamond]

master playing, amazing

[MrJack3906]

you sir are EPIC!!!!!!!!

[paintball0424]

kinda sounds like nothing else matters in the beginning

[ELLAALI]

AWSOME,SHUFFLE DURING STUDY TIME

[likeberly]

DAMN !!!!!! U ARE THE BEAST

[aghoster9]

ur a master

[jetplane2006]

What a great version!

[Demmettreus]

Very nice job. congratulations from Brasil

[cirosuperiore]

love this wonderful piece of music dexterity

[makantang]

lol this is wicked

[hotaironly]

SEXY!

[sirnjaca]

awesome!! soooo good..

[musicman00011]

This dude can shed. I'm diggin the hair too! Rock On!!!

[mjeatsies]

he made a buncha mistakes! but whats incredible is how well he adapted and fixed them! bravoo :)

[RunePlayor]

classical sounds the best imo.

[scfreak777]

Is this his original work?

[mikehawk94]

that is crazy good!!!

[Unb3r]

itz very cooll this song....iwanna buy a guitar ....what du u say buy classic guitar?

[RealSKIV]

awesome =] bravo!

[JoshF121eder]

fuck cutting ur hair bro!!! ur the man

[TheDudeFrom0Z]

awesome but get a haircut mate

[izzkiller]

beautiful, and driving....

[predator92r]

yehhhhhhhh niceee !!!

[halfraid]

fainted one more time!!!

[bossanovaboy]

Very nice performance

[balcerninja4]

that was pretty amazing, and i know how 2 play this song also... and that sounded just about perfect

[PsiBrr]

I LOVE your interpretation of this piece. It's easily one of the best I've heard. Bravo!

[th30r1st]

Fantastic....

[utahjai]

classical gas in a classical way.

Awesome.

[patcha909]

awesome!

[rounddog71]

great playing.

[music44world]

calming <3

[plokolio]

Lovely

[Fretliner]

Great performance; have to agree it's the best solo version on the site

[TehGbuz]

best solo guitar cover i've heard so far

[kosheleff]

Hello Mr. Rowland!

I've heard your performance of "Asturias", and want to ask You which transcription it was (and where was it published)?

Best regards!

[dale6122]

Bravo, Gordon! Mason Williams would be proud! It's always a pleasure to hear you play. Please post some more of your works.

[1984sirlee]

that was bloody good man!!