Maneli Jamal - Javun (2010)

[Saigfock]

3:44 even the camera loses focus because of how awesome this is. testament

[maranatha2000]

Absolutely love this song!!!

[maneli]

@maranatha2000 Cheers!

[luishenriqueba]

your songs will impede a World War someday

[maneli]

@luishenriqueba Haha good one, but hopeful :)

[tatry13]

Maneli a world-class virtuoso

[antavachron]

What is the tuning of this song?

[SuperRambo111]

It must be a great feeling to play such a good song and know it's yours ;D Lovin it:)

[maneli]

@SuperRambo111 It does feel good and everyone has the potential to create music, it is quite satisfying :)

[maneli]

@SuperRambo111 Its how I breathe, if I didn't have the guitar to talk for me I'd go insane.

[angelanova1]

My favorite.. Maneli's got wings on his fingers... and mind :)

[maneli]

@angelanova1 hehe

[angelanova1]

@maneli ... yup, your brain-finger connection is high speed!! but you wanna know what really gets me? the other connection... your heart-brain connection. :)

[jacecrawford]

um . . . how come i have never listened to this one ? dude you do no wrong on the guitar . . . . i hope you are a millionaire

[maneli]

@jacecrawford Thanks man.

[moonunitenar]

Do you ever come to the east coast? :)

[maneli]

@moonunitenar not yet but hopefully soon!

[moonunitenar]

@maneli Well if you ever do, I've got a sizeable group who will come out in a heartbeat :)

[maneli]

@moonunitenar We are planning a tour out east right now come July / August.

[chrischaoranwang]

If you have any chance touring in the future, please come to Vancouver!

[maneli]

@chrischaoranwang you got it!

[helenlouisetate]

Beautiful guitar playing! Cool Channel :)

[W0LFMAN2]

YOUR MUSIC HEALS people.

If only instead of every Pizza Hut and rubbish advertisement on the tv, they would play any 3 of your chords in succesion there would be a big difference to the world

Thankyouuuu

[maneli]

@W0LFMAN2 Haha that would be great :)

[deadlylove89]

amazing...

i really enjoy this music.

[meksiboi]

I always think that acoustic guitar kinda has comforting tunes.

And you proof it, Sir. Thanks for the comforting piece.

(I've just watched my favorite Victor Wooten's video and somehow ended up watching this, lol)

[maneli]

@meksiboi Thanks a lot!!

[Googly181]

whats the tuning for this?

[Puza09]

Great stuff! Do you ever perform in the Boston area?

[maneli]

@Puza09 Thanks! Currently having immigration problems with the US which will be done with in 2013.

[thecrackedstone95]

i would trade my porn for this!

[likasumebody]

Maneli,You are so terribly underrated...You make me cry everytime i hear you play..42,000 views is not doing this any amount of justice..

[maneli]

@likasumebody Haha thanks a lot for the kind words! I appreciate it.

[appuoliver007]

Brilliance.. Sheer brilliance... Hats off!! What feel

[lxlandia]

Thank You, Maneli for sharing your gift of music. I am a guitar player myself and am always inspired by others like yourself. Phil Keaggy is a great influence in my style of guitar playing. You remind me of his work. If you can, and if you have not seen his video "The Reunion." he does some great inspirational guitar work on that instrumental. I look forward to viewing and listening to your other work.

[maneli]

@lxlandia Thanks a lot for the kind words! Phil is a great player too.

[azibul]

Mais il est formidable ce mec 8)

[guitartec]

Gees... the intonation on your axe is amazing. Who's the maker?

[maneli]

@guitartec Thanks! Its a beautiful Cole Clark FL2AC

[wollymann]

THE SOUND OF PURE Heavenly music!

[maneli]

@wollymann woohoo!

[guitartec]

Now this is going in my favs

[maneli]

@guitartec :)

[ipittman4]

You have a lot of talent!

[maneli]

@ipittman4 Thank you!

[maneli]

@JacobDMusic Yeah they are written above the tabs.

[krilovae]

Отлично!

[xXPTRAYXx]

2:22 AAAHHHHH AMAZING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! standing ovation for you!!!

[maneli]

@xXPTRAYXx Thank you thank you!

[mphman64]

Tremendous songwriting..... 4 people actually dislike this? What the Hell? How is that even possible.

[beansOfJelly]

This is just.....amazing...*tear* :)

[doaflip15]

I was just wondering, how long does it take you to practice and individual song and get it perfect to record for your channel?

[maneli]

@doaflip15 Sometimes 6 months. Sometimes 2 years. Sometimes.... I still have songs that aren't completed yet from way back.

[m74d3]

What the hell man? You're remarkably talented. I can't remember the last time I was this impressed with someone's ability. I consider myself decent at guitar, but seeing this makes me feel like I've never even touched the instrument.

[maneli]

@m74d3 Thanks a lot! Glad you enjoyed it :)

[StringTheorieMusic]

Lovely song!

[maneli]

@faraznikzad Haha good one!

[jmac0623]

Hey Maneli! Love your work! ...I was just wondering though, what kind of guitar is it you use?

[maneli]

@jmac0623 Cole Clark FL2AC

[RatioOfTime1]

Hello Maneli, I'm a huge fan. Do you transcribe your own tunes? I am interested in learning Javun but have been disappointed lately in some transcriptions I've bought. Just curious if they're completely accurate? Thanks so much!

[maneli]

@RatioOfTime1 I do all the transcribing myself and guarantee it to be as accurate as possible!

[RatioOfTime1]

@maneli Thanks so much Maneli. All the best and I look forward to working on some of your tunes.

[maneli]

@RatioOfTime1 :)

[hoobi114]

:: Wow!!! Thats incredible!! ::

[JordanGuitarist226]

callin him excellent would be an insult to how good he is haha inspiring for sure..

[pontepolentepontepi]

Excellent sound :-)))

[TrokisBoy101]

Oh my flippen word!!! My ears can't handle soooo much beauty at once

[Starmast3r]

Amazing man! I hear those Don Ross licks there... you two are such good guitarists!

= D

[maneli]

@Starmast3r Thanks!

[paperthickmusic]

Wow. Perfect. Your guitar sounds soooo good too. I have been inspired. Thank you.

[maneli]

@paperthickmusic No problemo!

[RJcur]

Beautiful playing and composition. Truly the nicest thing I've heard in a while.

[evolution182]

What woods does this FL2 compose of please?

[maneli]

@evolution182 This one is Queensland Maple and Spruce top. Sounds more like mahogany though.

[HolfoDePutaMadre]

Hello Maneli, this is beautiful music. I actually just wanted to check on the Fat Lady2 but discovered your music. Cheers from Germany!

[maneli]

@HolfoDePutaMadre Thats awesome! Hope you find one that works for you.

[maneli]

@DeamMrahMusic Thanks a lot! Will keep going, just keep listening :)

[ZushiSD]

thank you :)

[SONGSTICKS]

Hello Maneli,

What a delight to watch !!

What tuning are you using ? Sounds so beautifully resonant.

Thankyou for your musical offerings, the world's much richer for it.

Cheers

[michalmzetz250]

Fantastyczne!!!! Cudowne!!!!



[maneli]

@Dinescuss Thanks a lot!

[maneli]

@BarneyT10676 You just gotta stick with a routine for a few months sometime to get it down cleanly and fast.

[thecurse23]

listening to this makes me feel like a kid again. very joyful and uplifting

[tVIKINGH]

i love your music.

thank you for sharing.

:)

[SCB2604]

Hey Maneli, love the tune! I was just wondering with your guitar do you use a sitka or bunya top?

[maneli]

@SCB2604 This one's with spruce top.

[kdjfnvjvd]

Such a great tune here! i saved to favs! great musician! excelent playing!!

[BrokenFingersProduct]

GREAT! What do you use to record? I have the same guitar and your quality is great! I wonder how you get it that way. Would you like to reply please?

Rigo

[maneli]

@BrokenFingersProduct I used a Rode NT4 stereo mic to record all the videos. I put a bit of EQ, reverb and compression as well for the post production.

[BrokenFingersProduct]

@maneli OK. Thank you very much =D.

[zenoist2]

i really hope this man becomes famous.

You need fate though and a lot of luck. there are so many great guitarists unknown so ill wish you my personal wish ]Good luck man!

[maneli]

@zenoist2 Thanks for the wishes, I'll need it :)

[zenoist2]

yeah i thought that too. hes bloody good

[luquinhassvc]

HI, Maneli! I'm Luke, a Brazilian and a big fan of his work. I confess I am very moved by this song. Upon hearing this song I could go to the "land of the free. " The world needs musicians like you. Congratulations on the job. May God continue to bless you.

[maneli]

@luquinhassvc Thanks a lot Luke!

[Twisterpa1]

Just out of respect no one should dislike. So rude.

[McMinnManiac]

That's a nice guitar sound .I notice the guitar is made of actual wood ,not some plastic composite .What are you supposed to do with a plastic guitar anyway ?? It wont Burn! They Float i guess...

[PTNMusic]

Im sure that about 28,000 of the views are me watching!

[maneli]

@PTNMusic If thats the case, keep watching!

[Freestyler913]

What about the unplugged acoustic sound ? isn't so great ?

[maneli]

@Freestyler913 It is great, its what you're hearing in this song, Morning In Adanac and Vasat on the Cole Clark channel.

[Araki0ikarA]

I hope that one day I'll be able to play just half as good as you.

So beautiful.

[maciekpankiewicz]

Every guitar player should look for an individual way to express himself. Your way is definitely individual. You're technically skilled and in some way know how to deliver story with your music.

Good luck!

[maneli]

@maciekpankiewicz Thanks a lot for those words, appreciate it!

[ES942]

i love when he smiles when he's playing

[noraaron4321]

I'm totally learning this song.

[Sn1p3rSh4wn]

This makes me wish I could read music. I can't even play a full song on my acoustic yet. :(

[maneli]

@Sn1p3rSh4wn You don't have to be able to read music to play these tunes. I actually learn them all by ear first then write it down for backup.

[carosrr]

at 2:22, this music get´s started!, its beautifull!, in december i will buy tabs for this song!

[maneli]

@LadyEsther2127 Just have to take the time and devote a few weeks / months to it and viola!

[DavidPileGuitar]

tunning? plzzzzzzzz i want to know

[nissen158]

I appreciate this on two levels: the music, the FL2AC! Can't wait to get mine! Keep it up, man =)

[nissen158]

I appreciate this on two levels: The music, and listening to the FL2AC. Can't wait to get man. Keep it up, man =)

[maneli]

@nissen158 You're getting a FL2AC??

[nissen158]

@maneli Just got it this week, actually! It's gorgeous! 

[maneli]

@nissen158 Sick! What type woods did you get on her?

[nissen158]

@maneli Ah, crap...I'm not sure. I live in Norway, and the distributor only had this FL2AC in stock, so I didn't get to choose woods. And I'm not really a coinneseur of woods...but I'm guessing the back and sides are Qld maple and the top is spruce. But it COULD be bunya, I'm not sure of the esthetic differences. Man, am I a noob.

[maneli]

@nissen158 Nice! Thats a great guitar there. You'll see!

[luvmeeabby]

OMG.. I'll like to dance on this :D <3 you're really wow

[maneli]

@luvmeeabby Definitely do!

[SYLVIEBING]

SOOOOO PHENOMENAL WHEN WE LISTENING FEELS LIKE THERE WAS A WHOLE GROUP THERE REALLY AMAZING WOWWWWWWWW ! XXX

[maneli]

@SYLVIEBING Hehe thank you thank you thank you. Thats a lot of thanks!

[Jfrtav]

simply amazing

[urinalcakesaretasty]

whats the tuning? really beautiful piece in my opinion

[julianhidalgobeas]

I like this the most

[thejakeyboi]

Ey up man - just checking this video from your other one - nice stuff - your right hand technique is brilliant - better than me anyway eh! :-)

Loving the Irish/Indian scales in this one!

Anyway, keep it up fella!

You should try some more funky stuff ala "Michael x3" by Don Ross.

Cheers,

Jake

[maneli]

@thejakeyboi Haha will try it too!

[KATLINRIMER08]

you are very talented....this is a beautiful song/ awesome guitar...katlin

[maneli]

@KATLINRIMER08 Thanks Katlin, appreciate it :)

[GarretsShadow]

this sounds a lot like don ross's "klimbim"

[Smythcycle]

Have no idea how this ended up playing...glad it did...

[maneli]

@Smythcycle :)

[bloodbrothers84]

Already bought two of his tabs, and trust me they were worth every cent!!! Not only was it great that i was able to learn his songs but i've learnt so much more than that. New skills ect. thanks alot maneli. your music speaks to people. I showed my family some of your songs and they were absolutly amazed that someone could do so much with one guitar.

Cheers.

[maneli]

@bloodbrothers84 And I didn't pay you to say that either! Hehe, thanks for the words and support! Hope to see a cover soon :)

[peneraserlove]

very very pretty =]

[DERedhead65]

WOW, you play Magnificently... splendid.

[perathras]

Saying this is my favorite one of ur songs, that I've heard, seems like it would be an insult. They all have a unique brilliance and....Yeah, Im just gonna stop before I start rambling nonsense.

You rock. kkthxbye

Question for ya, btw!

Do you ever play in any other way than with a thumb pick? (No 'snippyness' intended. Pure curiosity). It seems to be doing the trick though ^^ Love ur sound(s).

[maneli]

@perathras Thanks for those words! I play mostly with a thumbpick on this guitar but have a history of playing without it and with a pick as well. I play guitar not just one style of guitar if that helps :)

[b00b00324]

you make very good music, some of it is similar to my style, generally refering to the fingerstyleness, : ) anyways awesome music, thanks for hooking it up, -steven

[maneli]

@b00b00324 Thanks a lot!

[Subaro0o]

i get annoyed when people compare you to mckee.. i think you're better.. khalee khoobe

[maneli]

@Subaro0o haha. merci

[Distortedbackdrop]

Thank you for creating this wonderfully amazing music :D

[1Silvus1]

i was wondering what strings you use - they seem to be rather thick.

PS.:another awesomely beautiful song, makes me smile or grin everytime i listen to it xD

[1Silvus1]

may I ask what guitar model tht actually is? and what strings you us - they seem to be rather thick.

PS.:another awesomely beautiful song, makes me smile or grin everytime i listen to it xD thanks Maneli, for your work !

[maneli]

@1Silvus1 Its a Cole Clark Fat Lady 2 AC using Elixir phos bronze .12 - .53. Glad you liked it!

[ShuHikari]

Such a beautiful song, awesome.

I wish I could play that way, is kind of a huge knowledge about the instrument and the music itself.

Congratulations

[maneli]

@ShuHikari Thanks a lot!

[MrMariusz915]

cool

[s4nt1v3l]

you are very good. i love your songs since they have a relative similarity to andy mckeee and antoine dufour and i love them both so great.

[maneli]

@s4nt1v3l Thanks a lot!

[pitojaxtwo]

Great music. Thank you. I pray one day I will play just like you!

[maneli]

@pitojaxtwo Just keep playing and practicing and you'll get far!

[khalilbsidaoui]

Awesome playing Maneli

[aznguy11111]

sungha cant playthis



[garrethdavis]

@aznguy11111 of course he can't! this is MANELI we're talk here!

[umsd]

@aznguy11111

hahahhaha for real lol

[Jmonks1986]

i bet little sungha jung could play this..

[maneli]

@Jmonks1986 I bet he could! Lets bug him to cover it ;)

[tsaerakounes]

@maneli little shunga got talend..if he keep the good work he will be amaaziiing at the age of 25..

[JorgMoonen]

its beautifull

[tsaerakounes]

holy.. ohh my..from now on your my second fav guitar playyer! :O 1.andy mcKee 2.YOU! 3. dos ross :)

[maneli]

@tsaerakounes :)

[PSPx5000]

@tsaerakounes what about Igor Presnyakov?? he plays amazing acoustic guitar :D

[lechanavarro]

¡¡Bravo!! A esto le digo yo una magnifica interpretación a la guitarra. Mi enhorabuena.

Un saludo.

[gutlover77]

insanely beautiful.

have you ever thought of collaborating? You and Staffan Svahn would be Amazing together.

[maneli]

@gutlover77 Good idea!

[KJS72]

You are really good

I was playing my electronic drums along to this one tonight.

It got a bit techno near the end but It sounded good.

This time next year we will be millionaires ;)

[maneli]

@KJS72 Nice! Would love to hear it.

[KJS72]

@maneli

Next time your in Scotland I will set up a little gig for us ;)

[maneli]

@KJS72 Ill bring the beers :)

[illidnarg]

you are a fantastic talent!!

[ld357]

The part you go into around 50 seconds reminds me a lot of the melody from Klimbim by Don Ross... I love it! Are you influenced by Ross (I presume you are, a very similar style). Keep it up, and a side question: How can I get tickets to your aug 26th show, I'm from Toronto and really appreciate great guitarists, and have yet to see someone with your style (Hedges, Ross, Mckee) live. I would love to go to your show.