O Tannenbaum (Oh, Christmas Tree) (Vince Guaraldi)

[petris112]

Beautiful!

[troubleclef]

@TheTimeGoes

danke!

[feoysabroso]

3 people are dumb, loser, ignorants and do not deserve to live, how can someone dislike this?

[coldsake07]

Bravo, merry Christmas and happy new year

[masterexploder83]

yesssss!

[UweSchenker]

Mate, this is absolutely awesome! Bravo!

[AlecJacinto]

Just curious, are you playing bass in this aswell?

[troubleclef]

@AlecJacinto

yup, it's all solo guitar, "live" -no overdubs.

took me several takes to get it nearly right, like most things.

[castellanoguitar]

wonderful

[Erdbaerchen]

wunderschön.. Freu mich jetzt richtig auf Plätzchenbacken

[thatcherpoe]

lovely!

[TheGracie123456]

Very enjoyable.

[amccann7]

Beautiful! ( had to take a listen for x-mas!) is this your arrangement? If not how can I find it?

~Amy

[troubleclef]

Hi, thanks. yes, i made this arrangement. i have nothing written down.

[JackJohnsonFan100]

ich find die frisur recht schwul

[NewEddyGuitar]

Good arrangement.

[robbiesoho]

Very beautiful

[cavedweller1996]

also

e major is standard tuning, correct?

[cavedweller1996]

sir, please,

hearing you play has made me want to play this song really bad

can you please write down this tab and put it on the internet?

[avac02]

This is so beautiful. I really enjoy listening to you play. Btw, where i can I find a copy of the guitar tab for O Tannenbaum

[pimperella200]

sniff sniff..

juss near breaks your hearts:')

So beautiful^.^

i listen this when im havin a bad day

makes me happy^.^

Woo Niceeee:))

[Fichtezxc]

How do you have your mic/mics placed in this video? Such a great sound.

Great playing too of course.

[troubleclef]

thanks. no special way. about a foot away, one close to the sound hole the other up by the neck. nowadays i only record with one mic and clone and pan the tracks

[Fichtezxc]

Thanks so much

[simpson328]

o0

don´t you see them?

[bloominbilgerat69]

LOVE it.  I love that Charlie Brown jazz.

[u011615]

the rythm change is soo funky, great!

never thought that o tannenbaum could sound so fresh.

how would you describe your rythmic style for that arrangement?

[troubleclef]

I learned it straight from listening to Vince Guaraldi's jazz trio version. thanks.

[bikerboy180]

Your good troubleclef! I never tried playing the rain song until I saw your video. Surprisingly its not too difficult! Wonderful playing.

[IHRHHF]

i no rite!!!!!

[visionnueva]

asombroso

kisieraa poder tocar como usteed

u.u

[dyonisous]

I've noticed how good your piano interpretations are on guitar. Have you ever considered doing any Dario Marianelli?

[troubleclef]

thanks. I don't know him.

[Isaac1682]

nicely done. where did you get the arrangement from? tabs?

[berad3]

What an inspiration to listen to you.

[rbaleksandar]

Ah, that is just great :) Thanks!

[ramtha9]

Love your playing, man! Any chance on an album soon? I would buy and cherish it. Keep up the fantastic work..

[tiramasopa]

Congratulations, I admire you!! :-)

[mapaste]

bravo mi piace...complimenti...

[YoJolina]

Wow that's sounds great! I hate "O Denneboom", but this is al right.

Happy holidays to you, too!

Best,

Jo

[troubleclef]

Thanks, Jo. Hippy New Year. :D cheers.

[risingearler]

as always a pleasure to listen to your playing - merry christmas

[kap42]

Yay - more Xmas songs!

[dyonisous]

I've been listening to the Vince Guaraldi trio Christmas album for....god only knows how long and man I gotta say you definitely did it justice. Not only did you play vince's part, but you also threw in your own touch and I have to tell you its just AMAZING!!! I don't think anyone could've done it better. BELLISSIMO!!!

[troubleclef]

thanks!

[redspecialist]

as usual,

feel, taste, and absolute ear for Music.

and what about an album?

cheers, and Merry Christmas, sir

[jorgebenbrasil]

you still da man

[batfink777]

I only wish I had the time to watch all 162 vids...just lovely!

[elbitle]

oh, I got goose bumps!

I love the jazzy part and how is so full of feeling!

Thanx for sharing your talent!

[troubleclef]

thanks. and thanks for all the comments.

[bowdowwn]

WAM BAM!! Thank you man. You're already on my iPOD. Awesome skill!! You're rendition of Tanenbaum wont be outta place in my fave's playlist along side the likes of Ne-Yo, Akon, Pleasure P, Alicia Keys, 50Cent, etc,etc lol You the man!!

[gtrfinger]

Sincerest sentiments of the solstice to you sir.

Nice arrangement. When's your album due out.

[vsiliski09]

Oooooooooooh, what a great rendition of such a traditional Christmas Carol. I really enjoy listening to you play. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you and your family.

[maupivetz]

yeah!

[cosmo8ameba]

Your play always wonderful.

I like Christmas song you play, especially this song and 'Christmas time is here'.

When I listen to them, it makes me play guitar. I wish I play like you!

Merry Christmas!

[DutchTimmie]

Very nice! Merry Christmas to you Troubleclef

[Nimzo2005]

In italian "gusto" means taste. Playing with "gusto" is something I never heard, but I suppose it means to let your feelings flow with the song .

[troubleclef]

Ahh! thanks. yeah, it's used a bit more loosely in American slang.

[muziekengeluid]

Ok I won't punch you in the face (right away)... I would translate 'vreugde' to 'Joy' but I suppose I understand what you mean by 'gusto'... something like 'presence'?

If not, who gives a shit ;-)

Thanks for all the trouble translating you went throught... what's in a name huh...

Cheers,

Alex

[catgumart]

Oh how Id love to be able to do what you are doing here...play and makeing your own rhythm while you pick out the melody..what a great feeling that must be,,Every day I practice and I think "Im better than I was last year, but still Im not good enough to say that Im good," So Im going to keep working on Stefan Grossmans Fingerpicking DVD, Dear Prudence abd Blackbird and pick up knowledge everywhere I can and hopefully I can get good like you sir,,Merry X-mas!

[troubleclef]

thanks. Keep on pickin'

[patricegoyaud]

Beautifull arrangement, merry christmas

Patrice

[Tarnovsky]

That was beautiful. Nicely done!

[troubleclef]

thanks!

[muziekengeluid]

Thank you sir :)

Please define 'gusto'... Feedback?

The imitation Strat is really a 20 year old $ 99 guitar. The fake-Tele is new.

[troubleclef]

hehe. no... gusto, oomph, attitude(?). I don't trust babelfish at all, but when i plugged gusto into it and translated from english to dutch it came up with "vreugde". Don't punch me in the face if that's not the right word!  :D

[muziekengeluid]

btw (it is Tony is it?)

What kinda mic is that if I may ask? Looks like a Sennheiser... if not, no offense ;-)

Still aint got no 12-string as you wanted last year?

Isn't there any Genesis that we can do together? I'd be honored to put something together with you, either online or in the flesh...

As you definately have noticed in my silly clips I ain't a guitarist, I barely know how to hold one...

Mad Man Moon maybe?

I'm open to suggestions :)

Regards,

Alex (Holland, Europe)

[troubleclef]

the visible mic is just an sm-57. out of view there's an AT3035 (i think that's the model #).

nah, the desire for a nice 12 string is completely on hold. I've barely enough time to play the steel strings i have already (plus they eat away my nails) and with this economy blah blah blah.

Collaborations are cool. Just don't know how to go about them in virtual space unless it's with a singer (for instance the lovely Miss Lalavox).

cheers.

[troubleclef]

and I think your guitar playing is fine. With maybe a little more "gusto" the Firth solo would come across a little better, but it ain't bad as is!

[terrierbw1]

Your videos seem to pick up the most unusual 'related videos'. I did my part by flaging one. If enough viewers flag it, will it go away?

[troubleclef]

Whoa. yeah that's some crazy shit i don't plan on watching! :< !!!

[muziekengeluid]

Hey (Tony?),

Mind you I'm not sure if you did Silent Night already so I wasn't referring to that, just in general, I prefer the piece in minor key. You're right, it wouldn't be that silent anymore, that's why I call it "Silent Knight"...

cheers

[troubleclef]

Ahh!

[muziekengeluid]

Great job once again bro :)

Have you ever tried 'Silent Night' in minor key?

If you play it quite slowly even this song sounds beautiful :)... You really should try:)

Merry Christmas :)

Best regards,

Alex

[troubleclef]

Doesn't it sound beautiful anyway?  :P In a minor key? then it wouldn't be Silent Night, now would it? :PP

I was thinking of working up Vic's version (user: jazzguts) which is cool.

cheers. Happy Holiday

[wurlytone]

You now rank up there with my all time favorite guitarists ever.

[troubleclef]

aww, shucks. thanks

[johnnythelowery]

Merry Christmas to you & family

[scobum]

Man, you can take any song and make it a masterpiece :)

I felt like a kid watching the Peanuts Christmas.

Merry Christmas :)

[marqueskdu]

Brilliant!!

It's a new gift!

Merry Christmas and happy new year from Rio de Janeiro/Brazil.

2009 will be wonderfull with your help!

Thanks a lot!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[feral07]

Totally brilliant love your hook on it. Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year

Lynn From Scotland

[troubleclef]

thanks, Lynn! Merry Christmas to you too. good to hear from you.

[hazelfawn]

That's real pretty, troubleclef :)

[danix54]

Thank you for thin new gift! Merry Christmas and Happy new year from Italy

[5722402]

come al solito complimenti perle tue meravigliose interpretazioni ed augurissimi di buon natale dall'italia

[ds2jim]

as always, your playing is beautiful. thanks for the post and have a great Christmas!

[Fergunul]

I loved it!

Thankyou for sharing your gift with us.

Ian.

[Velvet4U]

You didn't seem happy with your performance at the end; as you cut the sustain off at the very end.

But absolutely beautiful , as usual.

You are truly a gift to the YouTube world.

[dutchdreams831]

cheerio!

[nanxyk]

that was so lovely...thank you for the music

[Ianmc26]

beautiful

[gjourney]

What a fantastic arrangement! I enjoyed your choice of chords. You have a great Christmas and thanks for all the music you have shared with the world.

Peace

gjourney

[gerrystrat]

You've done it again! A pleasure to hear as always. Thanks!

[CaliKid74]

that's really relaxing! awesome job on yet another great vid! Thanks for posting on youtube. You've taught me a lot!

Merry Christmas! :)

[PicturelyYours]

great, bravo maestro!

[fcarria]

Merry Christmas!

[ReilyShade1]

You really need to make tabs

[krisnacris8]

BeeSOoos♪♪ ♥ ♥

[jmspeters]

Simplement bravô!

[dominiquedv]

Very pretty arrangement of this song! All to learn from ear is not easy. You made a wonderful work! Merry Christmas under the Tannenbaum!

dominique

[BoeckmannLudwig]

Wow, loved that version. This is just a song I get tired of singing but in this guitar version you opend my eyes/ears again. Thanks a lot, Toni.

Have a merry christmas and a great 2009 with lots of wonderful guitar music of yours.

And many thakns for this inspiring year,

-Bernd

[troubleclef]

Thanks, Bernd. Yeah, I've always loved the Vince Guaraldi take on this old chestnut. Never get tired of that. cheers. Have a Merry and a Happy as well.

[hedgewytche]

I get weary of hearing the same old carols churned out year after year and usually avoid them, like the plague, but I figured your rendition would be worth listening to... I was right... so, thank you :-)

[troubleclef]

I thank YOU

[amccann7]

beautiful playing! is this your own arrangement?

[buniluvr]

LOVELY! Thanks for getting me in the holiday spirit! 5+****** to YOU! Thank you 2xVitamR for sharing!

cheers

[troubleclef]

thanks

[zeynioglu]

Wunderschön!Freundliche Grüsse aus der Schweiz

[troubleclef]

danke

[The751]

I would like to tank you for all the music you have provided us! Keep it up!

[residentXIII]

Great job. I love the technique.

[troubleclef]

thanks, buddy. Merry Christmas up there in the snowy state.

[EricEnvy]

Great. Nice tune. It sounds like some 1930' jazz - is it ? :)

5 stars.

[GombakGitar]

Mr Troubleclef, are you better than Chet Atkins?

[troubleclef]

Maybe at tiddlywinks. I can't think of anything else.

[GombakGitar]

The reason I asked is because Chet's the guy I try to emulate. But if you're better than him, then I might as well make you my idol (even if Chet's better looking).

[mikegrimmett1]

wow,this is too cool.Nice arrangement and exellent technique.Bravo

[jgariano3]

So impressive.

[fonecall800]

wow that was amazing

[NDOrehowsky]

this is such a fabulous video, thanks for sharing! i love the bass line part starting at 0:42

[delpuckett]

what a pick up at 0:42 - i can hear the upright bass !! :-)

[troubleclef]

haha. thanks. yeah, that's what i was trying for.

[Vreci]

I like these chords !!!

Thanks and a happy new year too!

wolfgang

[troubleclef]

thanks, wolfgang. and a happy happy to you too

[spikerooney011]

Feliz Navidad friend Troubleclef, and may you continue to bring your fans much pleasure for many years to come. Happy Holidays!

[troubleclef]

thanks Spike. well, I hope to do just that. Happy New Year to you.

[riskas513]

Merry Christmas to you dear troubleclef

[HanzP]

wonderful arrangement, played beautifully! *****

Merry X-mas!

[XLmartin]

so beautiful !!!!!!!!!! Merry Christmas !

[SummerxMarch]

this is beautiful :)

[reliablebow]

excellent!

[JensHausmann]

very well done, as always, i wish you a pleasant holiday season!

[troubleclef]

same to you. thanks

[mosfet33]

Buenisimo, como siempre. Feliz Navidad a

troubleclef y todos sus seguidores.

[ericzed]

thank you so much! my mom loved it.

[sirnubenegra]

is that guitar part of your body? or are you like the god of all six strings instruments?

[troubleclef]

surgically attached.

[gioshmedina]

One of my favorite christmas arrangements.  Vince and you are complete geniuses. Keep up the good work and Happy Christmas!

[troubleclef]

well, maybe Vince is. thanks! Have a Merry and a Happy.

[wils300470]

Superb!, merry christmas!!

[sullyrock]

thank you sir for all your beautiful music this year- Merry Xmass Tony! Matt

[troubleclef]

thanks, Matt. I can't believe Buffalo lost that game!

[sullyrock]

yeah that was something- I will be at the Miami game- cheers Tony

[boyrosas36]

beautiful merry christmas!

[daisymeme]

Merry Christmas!

[girlganja]

Beautiful!

[MBRHIndustries]

Nicely done.

[bigmeatMARCO]

great arrangement, awesome performance, fantastic mustache.

[troubleclef]

thanks!  :{)

[bios36]

Very well played! crystal clear!

Rick

[terrierbw1]

Another great one. And, when you use the picture of Santa for the wall paper, we know you are in the spirit :)

[troubleclef]

:{)>

[Allmanfan456]

Awesome man! Merry Christmas to you!

[DanielDavisMusic]

Bravo!

[bjl257]

As always , a delight ! Merry Christmas back to you from the cold side of the pond ! Brian

[troubleclef]

thanks. stay warm over there.

[opeth84]

Very professional!

Greetings from Hungary!

[imdanhoover]

very sweet tony,i was feeling it swing..merry christmas to you,hope to hear more..cheers,dan

[polenta36]

Happy Christmas for you, great musician!

[huntre58]

Simply superb. Thanks.

[lysander1]

fantastic! merry christmas to you mate from here in scotland!

[davemakesawave]

Excellent, thank you. Although I don't comment often, I watch most of your vids, all of which are 5*. Thank you very much and have a lovely Christmas.

[troubleclef]

thanks for the comment. cheers.

[TrandallB]

What a double treat, this reminded me of your Christmas Time is Here from last year - after a re-listen still one of the nicest things I've ever heard! Thanks so much for sharing your gift of music with everyone, wishing for you peace & love & a creative '09. TRB

[troubleclef]

thanks. well, they're both inspired by Vince Guaraldi so that makes sense. cheers.

[dennisisms]

Yes, Merry Christmas Tony.

Thank You for another year of your gift.

[troubleclef]

thanks, buddy

[euth]

Lovely, just lovely. Thanks TC. Any chance of any further Christmas? bet you could do a lovely version of In Dulci Jubilo. Not that that's a dare though lol!

[troubleclef]

Whenever I try to think how it goes i sing the words "In Dulci Jubilo" to the tune of "La Donna 'e Mobile". :D So, I guess i don't know it very well.

[mattsmith79]

bravo tc, tell me, when can we expect a CD or some kind of official recording of your beautiful arrangements?

[Qpidon]

Merry Christmas.

[troubleclef]

thanks. you too

[Jazzguts]

Oh yeah Tony,Amigo this was great man,liked how you Jazzed it up,with that nice walkin bass,you made a fine Invention on this Christmas Carol, I'm asking myself how old would these traditionals be,have you got a clue? Greets and Seasons Greetings Vic.

[troubleclef]

this one must come from some old German folksong I guess. I'm sure someone's done a study of popular carols and how they came down to us.

thanks, buddy. keep on jammin in the new year.

[DreamerLaboratory]

very nice guitar solo !

[lucianocraveiro]

Nice Arrangements. I love the Walking bass. Good chords at 1:06

[troubleclef]

thanks