Sleepwalk - Rob Bourassa

[taratata584]

GRAND TRES GRAND MONSIEUR - QUEL MAITRE ----

exceptionnel ----- bravo c'est une enchantement ----

[vikingbiff]

"SMO'KIN"! lovley sound!

[kr643]

Sei forte. Bravo. grazie per la tua abilità musicale, questa si che è melodia da ascoltare. Buona fortuna!

[chabeworks]

nice job--you have a lot of feeling for such a young pup--keep up the good work.

[rkb1941]

I love it. The touch, that blues feel, just great. And a great dance rythmm.

[RockHardOrDieTryin]

Dude,you're like that silent bob guy,but with awesome playin' skills.Keep on doing it! :)

[ghostraider2112]

Thank you for sharing your knowledge,you are a great teacher and performer,Awesome technique and performance,congratolations for that excellent work,Keep on playing like this.

[doneaster]

Great playing, a really good rendition, you have great control and the tone is fabulous.

[robbourassaguitarist]

@doneaster Thank you. It is a cheap guitar, but it has alnico pickups. The Avalon pre amp helps too.

[8276205]

i have been playing these tunes for 50 yrs---and you play it with the feeling that it takes to pull these arrangements thru--where you get this feeling from i don't know cause your so young----can you play memory from the cats broadway musical--that would make me really respect your ability in expertise--let me know if you want to take on that challenge--steve

[jazz1bro]

Very musical and definitely would like to hear your original tunes/etc.

[mosrite60]

cool dude

[JWPilg02]

Rob you play like magic! I've played for 25 years and some of your stuff absolutely inspires me, ESPECIALLY the honky tonk country and chicken pickin videos. You've got a really nice 'teaching mannerism' too! Please keep posting!!!

Check out Carlene Carter's YT video "I Fell in Love" with Albert Lee playing guitar; you'll love it. Then do a cover of it and post it for me please! You rock!!!

[Creamyguitar1956]

You should have worn that shirt for "Blue Hawaii" Haha...good job man!

[juanelobird75]

hey, what size?

[robbourassaguitarist]

@juanelobird75 It's a Les Paul type, but cheap.

[gibson9680]

Seeing you play keeps me humble

[robbourassaguitarist]

@gibson9680 Thank you for the compliment. I saw your playing, and you seemed to have a lot to be proud about.

[Velvet4U]

Wonderful Rob !  How you play this song without looking, is very impressive. Beautiful touch, such expression, you must keep playing for the enjoyment of the rest of the world.

[juanelobird75]

hey, I'm falling in love with you man, I don't need words, i'm just seen your expression about your eyes, is very incredible, man, your virtuos, and genious, thanks man for this good musical moment. peace and love.

[robbourassaguitarist]

I always look spaced out when I wear headphones. A mixture of confusion and exhaustion is usually mistaken for expression. I am so tired by the time all the kids are in bed, and I can start doing videos.

Thanks for the kind words though.

[stringbender57]

Excellent tone and emulation of the lap steel. You nailed it! I play the Chet Atkins version. Bravo! Very nice!!!

[robbourassaguitarist]

Thanks.

I'll have to hear you some day.

[Cap49ers]

Dido OldEphram1,there is no time left for me to get kind of playing down,always been dreaming and probly always will,say good night Gracy

[robbourassaguitarist]

That's what heaven is for. That's where I will be rich, instead of being a poor musician.

And all of the accountants will play like virtuosos.

[OldEphram1]

Aaaaaahhhhhh, the 60's are here again. I remember the dances, the ladies......... and the heartaches. What a great time that was.

Thanks for the memories.

[dmngzrlnd]

best cover very smooth good job

[greatvanzinni]

What beautiful bending! Amos G. at his best!

[Keesfarida]

Perfect, you have a great touch ,and great feel, my compliment ,Kees Nipius.

[robbourassaguitarist]

Thanks.

[showreelemile]

One of the best versions I've ever heard!

[showreelemile]

Fantastic!!

Amazing tone and sound!!!

[piummosso]

Grande interpretacion =)

felicidades

[b3rads3v3n69]

I am only 16 and i just got into this type of music

I love playing this song

but i ask you

what key is it in?

because i cant fgure it out i just play

But amazing dude!

[budbud619]

the chord changes i use are C major A minor F minor then G major the just start the progression again so it starts off in c

[dewey44]

This tune hit the airwaves fifty years ago this fall. I remember as I was there! You do the song proud for us oldtimers. Thanks.

[robbourassaguitarist]

Thank you very much.

[wowmanyourock]

amazing man.

[MrMudclub]

Hi Rob ,I am thinking of getting an Italia guitar can I ask what you take on this guitar is (i.e anything that a working musician might like or dislike live).Love the playing and also your choice of song.Take care.Joe

[sdover0123]

great cover, not so suer on the shirt! :)

[robbourassaguitarist]

Most out of shape, middle aged American guys with beards wear Hawaiian shirts. It is a way of hiding their rotund belly, and remaining cool. Not cool as in fashionable. LOL

I have never been to Hawaii, or even tried surfing. I do love surf and turf though, and need to lay off the extra portions. I am on a diet, and have lost 13 pounds in the last week, and plan on buying a new shirt when I can wear it tucked in, without looking like Archie Bunker.

Thanks for the music compliment though Steve.

[vladgromek]

hi Rob, I really enjoyed this one. what I especially do like here is how you create that sort of languid steel guitar feel on a standard guitar and not even using a slide or bottle neck. just relaxed and true musical playing always obviously knowing perfectly well what you're doing. I truly wish I too had that ability, but alas...

[robbourassaguitarist]

I wish I had a steel guitar. I try my best to get the sound, but I should break down and buy one.

[vladgromek]

yeah, maybe you should. but that's quite some money you'll have to spend for a decent one... for myself I declined from even getting a lap steel, because then I'd most certainly neglect the standard guitar. bad thing if you know you still have to learn a lot there! but that obviously doesn't apply to you. however, you might neglect doing new standard guitar vids, which would be indeed a bad thing for us aspiring followers of you standard arts...

[fridrikur]

You can really feel the music that is what I truly admire about your playing and this is why I keep coming back and not only watching but enjoying your videos and I often return to watch the same videos over and over again. I better stop now too much approval is not good for you ;)

[robbourassaguitarist]

Thanks. I love this tune. I wish I had a steel guitar. Maybe next year.

Take care.

Rob

[mikesstudio007]

wow, this is amazing , my dad (dave wheelhouse) recorded this when his was 19 on the pedal steel , what a tune , can i ask you what key you are in (chords?).

thanks dude

[robbourassaguitarist]

Thanks.

I'm in D. I think the original was in C. It was recorded on steel originally, I just made it a bit different.

[crayhead]

I know a hard-rockin blues guy on the east coast that does a great slide version on his 12 string Rickenbacker...Oh by the way--your version is extremely tastey!!nice and clean---Sam&Dave Live On!!

[vldas]

great cover

[1mothra]

You must get SICK of hearing this, but bub, you are FANTASTIC. Supremely talented. Please record and sell to us mere mortals.

[robbourassaguitarist]

I am the most mortal of all. I don't have the organizational skills needed to market anything right now. I am trying to get it together though.

Thanks.

[gobhef]

this was in labamba when they found out ritchie died , that sad, but i love the song

[prsden]

Awesome Rob! And thanks for all the lesson videos! -Denny

[PhilCLG4]

Hi Rob, That was beautiful. You are the best.//Phil

[coachdoc49]

Geez, Rob. I really like that. Tasty, with a capital T.

[robbourassaguitarist]

Thanks Doc.

[jeannepruett]

Wow, Rob that was great! I used to figure skate to this song. I love it so much and listening to you play it brought back lots of good memories.

Sure do miss you!

[ajl123]

Master at work ,fantastic controlled bends

[guitargod97]

Smooth as silk, Rob! I haven't thought about this song in ages. Too cool.

Love the guitar, BTW. Great tone.

Targuit (Jay)

[wurlytone]

nice...very smooth sounding

[MaxwellBolton]

AMAZING!!! As always :)

[wizhack]

I like very much your version sound cool!******

[suzsteph]

Absolutely beautiful.

[matthindrarr]

Wow, you've done a great job with this!

I have a cover of setzer's version up if you want to watch it...

Just curious - what kinda gear are you using in this recording?

[robbourassaguitarist]

Its an Italia Marinello run through an Avalon VT373SP. I played a Zimnicki flat top for rhythm, and used a German Warwick bass.

[spazmn88]

hey what do you think of that guitar?! i wanted to get a red maranello because they're kinda made to resemble the old goya hagstrom guitars, witch but i havent heard anyone play one. would you recomend them?

[robbourassaguitarist]

It plays great. I would say that it is the easiest playing and best sounding guitar for the money I have seen. They may not all be the same.

[Yummyvw]

I love this, Rob...Such a soothing piece. Thank you :)

[JulieB328]

Absolutely beautiful, Rob!

[kotiaho]

Lovely. The tone is beautiful and it is really nice to hear a melodic improvised version (that doesn't go too far out jazzy either). I am not that fond of that Setzer version, it just doesn't sound like sleep walking to me. :D

Plus your guitar looks VERY '60s.

[robbourassaguitarist]

I'll show the back of it sometime. Mother of Toilet Seat. Very ugly. I do love the sound and playability though.

[donnidjaz]

Very nice Rob...I've been following the lessons in your new course...hope to one day play that well. Smooooooth!

Don

[robbourassaguitarist]

Thanks Don,

I will get to some technique exercises later on, so I hope you can stay tuned.

[mkschreder]

nice tone. Haven't seen that guitar in your videos before.

[robbourassaguitarist]

This guitar is an import. It has alnico magnets and a great neck design, with lots of sustain. It is ugly as sin. I love it.

[winddance368]

WOW-That's so pretty. That was nice to hear at 6:00 A.M. Thanks.

[robbourassaguitarist]

I just recorded it a few hours earlier.

[GlossyiceIris]

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