Rob Martino - Intro/One Cloud live (FredTap 2008 part 1)

[OuelletteGTR]

Rob...I just had to see this video again. How are you?

[definewords]

Just had to replay it again ... love the intro. I live in Nashville Rod .. when ever your down this way I sure hope I can make it to sit in on a live performance. Nashville has plenty of room for ya man. I probably could hook you up with some big contacts. Actually have one in mind.

[definewords]

@definewords sorry ...typo ROB ... forgive me. oh, I just sent off a link to a major contact here in Nashville ... wHo knows!

[rpmartino]

@definewords thanks! I was in Nashville a few weeks ago (not to play, my wife had a conference but I checked out a couple venues) would definitely try to set up a gig or two next time I'm there. Always open to new contacts.

[gburzynski]

yeah f........ cosmic sound

[SerraFlame]

My favorite version yet, just above the studio versions by a notch. Your playing has really improved. And of course, the tune is one of the best I've heard.

[YertleTheTurtle87]

That was beautiful :)

[kresling]

I've never seen anything like that stick before. More importantly, that's a good tune you've written--I forgot all about the stick.

[4joe2berry0]

you are my IDOL man. your music is beautiful and i wish i could play like you

[montezband]

really good love it!

[Tripipuchis]

Great intro for One Cloud... always amazing, Mr. Martino.

[Klosso]

now that is something way out thare realy REALY cool

[guttaparka]

OMG! I just really love this song when you play it! i remember when i used to listen to your other One Cloud video and just dream away.. 5/5 Stars! lovet it !

[BlueAssassinOrder]

nice!

[Delgift]

Great playing! It reminded me of Andy McKee`s style, but obviously in a lower tone. :)

I`ve only listened to two Stick players: John Myung & Tony Levin, who are of course great players as well. But you really stand out as a soloist. Keep it up!

[VKUCHLER]

The best 5*****

[BerkmanLord]

Lovely!

[ThePittdog]

man you are AWESOME

[MadBassist2]

I think Tony Levin is going to have to hand over the spotlight

excellent musicianship 5/5

[SilverHamer]

A Roberto Concerto! LOL. Man I LOVE this song, Rob, and the live variation is really cool. One of these days I might get brave enough to try playing a stick...I just wish that Houston wasn't so darn far away from Fredricksburg so I could get some really great instruction from my personal stick hero. :D

[rpmartino]

Thanks LC!  Things are going well and I had a fun low-key gig at a progressive rock festival in Pittsburgh this past weekend (played outdoors under the tent between sets). My wife was born in Houston and has expressed interest in visiting there so maybe I can get a gig there someday!

[bluebook51]

Well played and great sound. just great.

[leharra]

this is killer-

[DJBozo01]

Call me ignorant but I've never come across the Stick before but wow you leave a great first impression! A friend of yours left a comment on my latest video suggesting I check out your stuff and I'm glad I did :) subscribed

[Zander4724]

that intro is awesome, rob. love the chord progression at 0:29 and again at 0:57. : )

[Reaper2k]

This reminds me of Michael Hedges.

And yes, I meant that as a compliment.

[doublenigma]

niice!! thanks for replying so quickly

[doublenigma]

do they make those sicks left handed??

If they do there prolly crazy expencive to a right hand one. bottom line acoustic guitar is just a $50 difference just because it's left hand strings

anyhw good music man keep it up

[rpmartino]

Thanks for the comment- Yes, they can set them up left handed, it might not cost extra either. But since both hands are tapping and doing similar things, it's sort of like piano and I don't think left/right handed applies as much like it does for guitar- you have to teach each hand to do new things anyways. So other lefties (like Greg Howard) still just use the regular version.

[br0adband]

Been a fan for years, and "One Cloud" is still an awe inspiring tune, listening to it even now (mp3 from the website, thanks).

Fully behind the CD idea... it can't hurt, and it sure as hell would be awesome to have a collection in one place, so... get on it, man. :)

Congrats, and keep up the great music, we're all listening...

[Wallacesnow]

DUDE! Those in the audience should have given a standing ovation.

[FreeFireFull]

I always know when I listen to a good piece of music. Keep it up man.

[andmcg1]

Quite rough.

But truly beautiful music!

Keep it up.

[guitarplayingcat]

Hey dude, i play the same kind of style you do although iplay acosutic guitar... whjat kinjd of chapman stick yu oplay? i want one.

[rpmartino]

This particular one is a padauk Grand Stick (12 strings), with PASV-4 pickup and tuned in mirrored 4ths.

[tophat665]

Brilliant. I am kicking myself for not getting down there.

[ericofspades]

I'd totally buy a cd.

[gvt76]

Always brilliant! Hope you can come to Brazil some day! The stick is definitely the ultimate string instrument. Unique! Cheers and thanx for the outstanding music!

[DMusta1ne]

did Tony Levin shave his moustache? lol

Whoa Rob, this is my favourite song, I dig the CD idea, let us know ;)

[WarriorofMars]

I agree completely. CD would be awesome.

[mangetuffa]

Rob you realy need to release a cd or somthing.

This is so great, thanks alot dude and keep ut the good work.

[MrRalphonzo]

This is my favourite piece by Rob. Fantastic work dude! I'd love to try a chapman stick though I've never seen one in the UK

[apuglisi]

it's my favorite piece too!

[Truedantalion]

I can hear this song over and over again, and I do! Hope I'm not wearing off the video here, hehe!

And this live rendition is so awesome ... An extraordinary pleasure.

[Stckmand]

You're carrying the torch of the Stick, Rob. !!!!

It seems to me that you're first of all playing music.

Keep up the great work...envy, envy, envy ;-)

-lennart

[mystimayhem]

I had to come back for more.Your performance and this song have been in my head on repeat rotation. :)

[DimeNRhoads8204]

amazing. I hope you put out a cd with your songs.. they are all so unique and beautiful.

[tapper1472]

Go Rob!!! Smooth as silk, my man. My hat is off to you, dude.

[mystimayhem]

my brain hears three people playing. you are amazing.

[nightsampler]

I can just about handle 4 strings, 5 at a push!

Excellent Rob!

[photodork]

still my fav piece that ive seen performed on chapman stick.

great work as always sir.

[ChaseWatkins]

I listen to your music whenever I just want to chill, very nice! Five stars as always.

[weeksy79]

absolutly amazing. simple as :)

[daguerro88]

Awesome. Great pleasure in listening to this.

[jrabin93]

Beautiful, you really need to get One Cloud on iTunes or cd.

[KorbinianLooser]

really nice!!!

*relax*

[jordieweeds]

way awesome

thats not a live show is it I thought it was for a moment there

[rpmartino]

yup it's live :-)

[sonofkikkoman]

no way i'm sure the clapping must be coming from some tape ;)