Is he just not among the BEST guitarists EVER, or what? If I'm not mistaken, Amos didn't even learn to play the guitar till he was "very" old. I also LOVE his vocals.
To me it seems like he may be demonstrating a technique, or method moreso than trying to woo anyone to bed. My guess is, if Amos played this song acoustic under a tree in the middle of a West Virginia rolling hill, it would sound way more soulful than what we hear here. Perhaps all these other 'pros' should grab another vid of Amos and eat their words. Maybe Midnight at the Oasis? Just sayin'. But what do I know.
What is is about the few YT posters who hear one vid of an artist and start puking up harsh, ignorant criticism. One: this is an instructional video not a performance. Two: Amos Garrett is a well respected professional with a distinguished resume. Three: shut up and learn his technique, whoever you are and at whatever level, you will benefit from the influence.
Trust me, Amos is an amazing player and an awesome human being. Those who know, know... Those who don't will continue to live without understanding the playing on this video. K sera.
Peace and love Amos. Thanks for all the beautiful music my man.
There are SOME nice big bends in there. But, then again, some of the bends are sloppy and off-pitch. Gets too crazy with the melody, which is a shame with this particular song. Also the tempo is much too fast.
Bill Kirchen does a great Sleepwalk- he also does a whistling solo for variety. I imagine he could do one on trombone as well- he's all about variety- as long as you like Dieselbilly.
BRILLIANT Response 1954tele! Hilarious - the whole argument is SOO funny. Assholes everywhere ya turn! As for PROzacneilzero6 think the gauntlet's been thrown down mate!
Beautiful clip! A friend has met Amos and said what a thoroughly nice guy he is! In case that matters to anyone not too busy reading chippy snitty cheapshots! Ha ha ha ha....:o)
It never ceases to amuse me that there is always a PRONeil06 around to criticise talent. Self appointed armchair critics like PRONeil06 always follow the motto "Those who can, play.....those who can';t criticise". Amos Garrett has been playing professionally for over 50 years. So PRONeil06, in the hope that in the coming new year you may grow a set, spend $15 on a webcam and stop hiding behind the relatifve security of your keyboard and teach all of us how to play guitar! Happy New Year!
id love to, but seeing as I dont have a web cam that might be difficult, but I am confident in my ability and I dont need to prove anything to anyone to have an opinion on this horrible attempt at a great song
Fine, fine guitarist as he is, the Danny Gatton version of Sleepwalk I've heard is overplayed, sloppy and way too bluesy. I'm not saying this is a great version (see Brian Setzer for that) but DG was probably the wrong person to be comparing him to. (Prepares to be flames by Gatton hagiographers)
Thanks for posting this. Great to see how he does the bends, and his very unusual right hand, and the acoustic rhythm guitar all at once. It sure works for me. Such skilful control and dreamy tones. Onya, Amos!
Good to see, I hesitate to call him a country player because I don't know his repertoire, but the multiple-string bending is something that's largely gone out of the current guitar scene in modern rock. You CAN learn a lot from this.
Amos Garret is Great! And does one Awesome interpretation of Sleepwalk, Not to mention "Midnight at the Oasis" Maria Maulder, He really Plays Fantastic on that song too. He's a Living Legend.
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This video was difficult to watch and even more difficult to listen to. I'm sorry, I don't know who Amos Garrett is but i think that is probably a good thing.
Amos has recorded with Maria Muldaur, Anne Murray, Paul Butterfield, Stevie Wonder, Emmylou Harris, Jesse Winchester, Ian and Sylvia Tyson, Henry Kaiser, Rodney Crowell, Elvin Bishop, Todd Rundgren, Bonnie Raitt and many others. He's also released many critically acclaimed albums of his own - most recently a tribute to Curtis Mayfield. He's an historically significant guitarist and a great guy - try his live recording of Sleepwalk in Japan (here on youtube) - that may work for you.
As for my musical horizons, I think they are pretty broad and ever-expanding. I have a bachelor's degree in music, I've studied classical, bluegrass, jazz and rock guitar, and I play in 5 different bands at the moment.I have my own cover of this song on my page. Also, this is neither Jazz nor is it a Jazz standard by any means. My criticism was not of the song but of this specific performance by this specific performer. I usually don't leave negative comments on videos either.
@kephaisrock lol, checked out your page...c'mon, you really have no justification to comment negatively about Amos Garrett's playing, since he's a long time respected professional, and you're mediocre at best. Sometimes keeping half baked opinions to yourself is wise discretion.
@raremountainbear I guess I should return my degree in music to the university that gave it to me then. Looks like I wasted 20 years of my life studying music and guitar. Thank you for informing me.
Actually, if you don't like it, google Danny Gatton, Brian Setzer, Arlen Roth, Scotty Anderson et al and experience, what is in my opinion somewhat better musicianship than what this clip offers.
Wahoo! Great to see this bendmeister does his thang. Wonder what gauge strings he uses. They don't look like lights from what I can tell form this vid, but I could be wrong.
Amos uses a hybrid set - he starts with a standard 10 - 46 set and then replaces the B and G with the gauge from a 9 - 42. He does his big bends on the B and G.
Some more Amos Garret on Spider Robinson's web site - listen for the solo work in e.g. Oblivion and The Drunkard's Song (go on "enter the site", then "free music")
This is from his instructional DVD "Stringbending: a masterclass" available from the website shown - he takes you through his repertoire of multistring bends. You'll get sore fingers, but it's great.
I love this mans style his bends are so wide it sounds like he's using a slide. His solo on midnight at the oasis is beautiful but I can't find it on youtube
Amos is a hero....his solo in "Please send me someone to love" on the Butterfield "Better Days" album, is the best guitar solo....ever! This video is a gem....thanks for posting RC
Is he just not among the BEST guitarists EVER, or what? If I'm not mistaken, Amos didn't even learn to play the guitar till he was "very" old. I also LOVE his vocals.
sonztwin 1 week ago
To me it seems like he may be demonstrating a technique, or method moreso than trying to woo anyone to bed. My guess is, if Amos played this song acoustic under a tree in the middle of a West Virginia rolling hill, it would sound way more soulful than what we hear here. Perhaps all these other 'pros' should grab another vid of Amos and eat their words. Maybe Midnight at the Oasis? Just sayin'. But what do I know.
eddiegeorgie 5 months ago
What is is about the few YT posters who hear one vid of an artist and start puking up harsh, ignorant criticism. One: this is an instructional video not a performance. Two: Amos Garrett is a well respected professional with a distinguished resume. Three: shut up and learn his technique, whoever you are and at whatever level, you will benefit from the influence.
Thanks for years of great playing Mr. Garrett!
anastyschoolboy 6 months ago 2
Trust me, Amos is an amazing player and an awesome human being. Those who know, know... Those who don't will continue to live without understanding the playing on this video. K sera.
Peace and love Amos. Thanks for all the beautiful music my man.
musiccalgary 6 months ago
I played in a band with Amos in 1983-4? GREAT GUY!! Lotta fun memories from those gigs------From Jim Farone
farone100 8 months ago in playlist amos garrett
I read "Master of the Telecaster"...this isn't Danny :,(
MiGrandeCazzo 9 months ago
There are SOME nice big bends in there. But, then again, some of the bends are sloppy and off-pitch. Gets too crazy with the melody, which is a shame with this particular song. Also the tempo is much too fast.
JuanDeSoCal 10 months ago
class apraoch to a great song well in sir
TheGIN1986 11 months ago
beautiful!
eejay999 1 year ago
Is this the guitar player that's also known as Snuff Garrett?
ArkRed1 1 year ago
Bill Kirchen does a great Sleepwalk- he also does a whistling solo for variety. I imagine he could do one on trombone as well- he's all about variety- as long as you like Dieselbilly.
NickRatnieks 2 years ago
beautiful songs good job te la sacastes jejeje
tinmatador6 2 years ago
BRILLIANT Response 1954tele! Hilarious - the whole argument is SOO funny. Assholes everywhere ya turn! As for PROzacneilzero6 think the gauntlet's been thrown down mate!
Beautiful clip! A friend has met Amos and said what a thoroughly nice guy he is! In case that matters to anyone not too busy reading chippy snitty cheapshots! Ha ha ha ha....:o)
andyswapp 2 years ago 2
It never ceases to amuse me that there is always a PRONeil06 around to criticise talent. Self appointed armchair critics like PRONeil06 always follow the motto "Those who can, play.....those who can';t criticise". Amos Garrett has been playing professionally for over 50 years. So PRONeil06, in the hope that in the coming new year you may grow a set, spend $15 on a webcam and stop hiding behind the relatifve security of your keyboard and teach all of us how to play guitar! Happy New Year!
1954tele 2 years ago 8
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LOL this VIDEO SUCKS HOLY SHIT
PRONeil06 2 years ago
まさに神業！
rodeoridecowboys 2 years ago
this isnt very great for a professional I could play at this level self taught..
PRONeil06 2 years ago
Old joke: How many guitarists does it take to replace a lightbulb?
Punchline: 100! 1 to change the bulb and 99 to stand around and say they could do it better.
ChrisManuel 2 years ago
pretty sure everyone can agree this vid sucks ass
PRONeil06 2 years ago
Post something better, otherwise you're just one of the 99 standing around.
ChrisManuel 2 years ago
id love to, but seeing as I dont have a web cam that might be difficult, but I am confident in my ability and I dont need to prove anything to anyone to have an opinion on this horrible attempt at a great song
PRONeil06 2 years ago
I think everyone can agree you are a clueless dope
pretorious700 2 years ago
Do us all a favor...learn the solo from midnight at the Oasis-- that was Amos Garrett, and than tell us all how great you are....LOL!!!!
mrstrat222 2 years ago
Fine, fine guitarist as he is, the Danny Gatton version of Sleepwalk I've heard is overplayed, sloppy and way too bluesy. I'm not saying this is a great version (see Brian Setzer for that) but DG was probably the wrong person to be comparing him to. (Prepares to be flames by Gatton hagiographers)
jakehadlee 2 years ago
Lay off the great Amos!! Thi is an instructional for guitar nerds like me (and I appreciate it).
neacht 2 years ago
most certainly not the greatest ive heard!!
BlueJay3598 2 years ago
His studio version of this tune is awesome.
His turn on Midnight at the Oasis was Jimmy Page's favorite solo, so no flies on Amos.
chrook 2 years ago
His bends are off on this occasion..in fact everything is a bit iffy...to my ears anyway...you sure this is him?
jimbob1969 2 years ago
I don't know who he is or where he came from, but, you are right about his being off! I'm sure he usually does much better.
ernlay 2 years ago
The best guitarist in the world bar none.
If you think you're good, listen to Midnight at the Oasis (probably his defining piece) and enjoy being put back in your place!
greekstud90 2 years ago
it gets sloppy around 1:55
klocke 2 years ago
Too fast.
GreatIntellect13 3 years ago
I'm sure that someone who has Jerry Springer videos in his favorite video is a great intellect.
VinylNoir 3 years ago
I'm sure that someone on youtube with the username of princeofdarkness is really the prince of darkness.
Quit being stupid. And one cannot be, "great intellect" -- Rather, one possesses it, and nurtures it.
GreatIntellect13 3 years ago
Agree, the feel is not good, obviously great technique, but the 'music' is lost...you have to respect the music
GalaxyHorse 2 years ago
Thanks for posting this. Great to see how he does the bends, and his very unusual right hand, and the acoustic rhythm guitar all at once. It sure works for me. Such skilful control and dreamy tones. Onya, Amos!
dingoswamphead 3 years ago
wow thats a bend that you cant do in regular tuning.. tell me am wrong..
BLaZe071775 3 years ago
Depends on the string gauge. You can do it better with really small strings. like .007 through .36 but i dont think those are made any more
TakamineandIbanez93 3 years ago
Good to see, I hesitate to call him a country player because I don't know his repertoire, but the multiple-string bending is something that's largely gone out of the current guitar scene in modern rock. You CAN learn a lot from this.
jevoshawke13 3 years ago
Amos Garret is Great! And does one Awesome interpretation of Sleepwalk, Not to mention "Midnight at the Oasis" Maria Maulder, He really Plays Fantastic on that song too. He's a Living Legend.
3859373 3 years ago
I'm not a big fan of his version of this song.
AZsbc2112 3 years ago
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This video was difficult to watch and even more difficult to listen to. I'm sorry, I don't know who Amos Garrett is but i think that is probably a good thing.
kephaisrock 3 years ago
Amos has recorded with Maria Muldaur, Anne Murray, Paul Butterfield, Stevie Wonder, Emmylou Harris, Jesse Winchester, Ian and Sylvia Tyson, Henry Kaiser, Rodney Crowell, Elvin Bishop, Todd Rundgren, Bonnie Raitt and many others. He's also released many critically acclaimed albums of his own - most recently a tribute to Curtis Mayfield. He's an historically significant guitarist and a great guy - try his live recording of Sleepwalk in Japan (here on youtube) - that may work for you.
LearnRootsMusic 3 years ago
@kephaisrock try and expand your musical horizons a bit. Old jazz standards like this are excellent. All the Best! Tommy
TomOwenM 1 year ago
@TomOwenM
As for my musical horizons, I think they are pretty broad and ever-expanding. I have a bachelor's degree in music, I've studied classical, bluegrass, jazz and rock guitar, and I play in 5 different bands at the moment.I have my own cover of this song on my page. Also, this is neither Jazz nor is it a Jazz standard by any means. My criticism was not of the song but of this specific performance by this specific performer. I usually don't leave negative comments on videos either.
kephaisrock 1 year ago
@kephaisrock lol, checked out your page...c'mon, you really have no justification to comment negatively about Amos Garrett's playing, since he's a long time respected professional, and you're mediocre at best. Sometimes keeping half baked opinions to yourself is wise discretion.
pretorious700 10 months ago
@kephaisrock You obviously know nothing about the guitar, or music in general.
raremountainbear 1 year ago
@raremountainbear I guess I should return my degree in music to the university that gave it to me then. Looks like I wasted 20 years of my life studying music and guitar. Thank you for informing me.
kephaisrock 1 year ago
@kephaisrock you are a dope, this guy is good
axetogrind59 1 year ago
He's a master....period !
If you don't like it then Google John 5 and wank your life away.
moonbeamophelia 3 years ago
Actually, if you don't like it, google Danny Gatton, Brian Setzer, Arlen Roth, Scotty Anderson et al and experience, what is in my opinion somewhat better musicianship than what this clip offers.
leozingy 2 years ago
Great study! You will learn a lot watching this.
Tipledan 3 years ago
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I didnt like his technique, because im a huge fan of Jerry Donahue.
But he's good though. :P
Adiguitarbuddy 3 years ago
Jerry Donahue is a fan of Amos's. Go figure.
LearnRootsMusic 3 years ago 7
lol!!
LaPruebaaddict 3 years ago
so what? :P
Adiguitarbuddy 3 years ago
awesome bending!
thailow117 3 years ago
Just fabulous!!
smoovegittar 3 years ago 2
totally killed this beautiful masterpiece!!!
good going bucko bob...simple is beautiful. man, dont ever forget this!
cromagno69 3 years ago 3
Wahoo! Great to see this bendmeister does his thang. Wonder what gauge strings he uses. They don't look like lights from what I can tell form this vid, but I could be wrong.
jongreek 3 years ago 2
Amos uses a hybrid set - he starts with a standard 10 - 46 set and then replaces the B and G with the gauge from a 9 - 42. He does his big bends on the B and G.
ChrisManuel 3 years ago
I've got this amazing instructional video,by One of the most melodically ,original ,string benders on this or any other planet!
If you've never seen the man live,make the pilgrimage,you won't regret it!
Next time you're on Facebook,check out Amos Garrett's Place...
hwysixtyone 3 years ago
The full up dvd is defintiely worth buying, I bought it and it is full of info. He is a great bender
cwsgershwin 3 years ago
smoothe and efortless
Freddyguitarslim 3 years ago
he can play...fendoggers has nothin on ol' Amos...great!!
roostertrigger 3 years ago
Damn! Sleepwalk on a Tele! Awesome guitar playing and a nice take on a classic.
macc213 4 years ago
Classic tune, great delivery.
Is this in standard tuning?
malzer722 4 years ago
Amos plays in standard tuning at concert pitch using a .009 gauge string set.
LearnRootsMusic 4 years ago
oh gosh chill out
RocketRacer 4 years ago
are you on drugs or what?
alexvlrd 4 years ago
masterful playing....even made M. Muldauer sound good.....that's hard to do i think...
646879 4 years ago
amazing use of harmonics at 1:35 - never seen that in sleepwalk before.
theerion 4 years ago
Love Garrets solo on "Midnite at the oasis" by Maria Muldaur. This version of "Sleepwalk" is cool.
:)
MisterX 4 years ago
that's some sick fuckin shit.
galavander 4 years ago
that was incredibly fucking sick.
chiko316 4 years ago
wooow simply amazing,my friend can you help me to play this song?
dyablon 4 years ago
i would love to see his face playing this...
zappaholic69 4 years ago
He looks almost bored when he plays.
LearnRootsMusic 4 years ago
holy crap
theerion 4 years ago
Great great Amos!! I'm knocking out!
buchoukachou 4 years ago
great job
TheDayTheMusicDied59 4 years ago
Some more Amos Garret on Spider Robinson's web site - listen for the solo work in e.g. Oblivion and The Drunkard's Song (go on "enter the site", then "free music")
jensstark 4 years ago
This is from his instructional DVD "Stringbending: a masterclass" available from the website shown - he takes you through his repertoire of multistring bends. You'll get sore fingers, but it's great.
stratters 4 years ago
I love this mans style his bends are so wide it sounds like he's using a slide. His solo on midnight at the oasis is beautiful but I can't find it on youtube
tomgaf 4 years ago
Amos is a hero....his solo in "Please send me someone to love" on the Butterfield "Better Days" album, is the best guitar solo....ever! This video is a gem....thanks for posting RC
eightstring 4 years ago
Hero is right. The only solo of his I love more is on Lazy Bones on the Jeff and Maria Muldaur's Sweet Potato album...so sweet!
shetookthekady 4 years ago
good job !
CTROCK 4 years ago