Nessun Dorma - Jeff Beck February 21, 2010

[orangetransformer]

i like how the all play with vests on/tank tops...... i wonder if that really frees your arms up more hahah

[therealtuvok]

this is one of my favorite arias from my favorite opera bless you jeff this is amazing such beauty

[icljpd]

I'm surprised and left in awe every time I hear Jeff Beck do something like this- absolutely beautiful

[erolr900]

Why is it every time I go to a "guitar" video, there's at least one sad person bashing "shredders" and saying that 1 note songs are the best thing in the world. In most cases, it's an excuse they make up for themselves for being too lazy to practice. Well, playing fast, slow.. It's all music. It's absurd playing only one way.

[pipon55]

Jeff played in Malmo, Sweden on the 16th of June 2011...

He finished the concert with this, and it was fantastic.

I'm so happy that I could see Jeff live.

[jonahtran1]

1:19... I think it's just to cover up the fact that he's perfect.

[TheDarkLuix]

magnificent song

magnificent guitarist

magnificent fall

[captaindillo]

ahahaha what the hell lol'd so hard at 1.19

[xrobwx]

He kept playing, that's the mark of a true musician.

[pablethe304]

woo maestroooo



[MacPro8CoreMan]

@RabidRahker We do not need a depth of knowledge to state a personal opinion. Everyone has person taste, likes and dislikes. Your statement shows you think you are something of an expert, someone special. My guess is that you are nothing more than arrogant.

[MacPro8CoreMan]

@RabidRahker OK... you got me... I don't know how to spell a man's name. I don't care. Not a big fan, just like his version of this song the best. This is YouTube, not a term paper. Spelling is loose at best in here. I'd suggest that you hold off on trying to "burn" people by correcting spelling or punctuation. As long as you get the point, whether you agree or not; don't sweat the small stuff. Peace.

[RabidRahker]

@MacPro8CoreMan Not burning anybody. When you make a comment about something you can't spell, it shows you have no depth of knowledge of the subject. It's not about spelling, but credibility. Better to refrain from comment.

[GoodbyeBieber2]

@jmbsk12345.And he laughes.He is a star but he doesn´t now it. Thats nice of him.

[mark530ni]

at least you know it wasnt mimed lol quality. the total fumble doesnt even ruin it, made it fun to watch lol

[rock70ca]

I was lucky to see this live. He's a fucking GOD.

[LorinTone]

I agree with rodentcafeteria. Ever fallen on yer butt onstage before and kept going?

Not easy.

Mr. Beck has hit his prime in the past few years and is now arguably the greatest electric guitarist out there. Well, ok, there's Mr. Clapton too. Classic stuff though.

[RabidRahker]

@LorinTone Clapton? Have you heard him play a Cream tune lately? Sounds like a bunch of old guys in a bar band. The fire is gone.

[lockman44]

Won a Grammy for this song!

Way to go Jeff!

[thleyelthy]

haha his smile when he fell my gosh ^^

[mOOgrOb]

(T-T) it's so beautiful

[RUKOCHILENO]

Creo que pudo ser mejor. :(

[stratguy1688]

Listen to how the guitar is his voice, right before he falls, the guitar sounds like it's going: " ooh shit..." I love Beck.

[pajaroman100]

you are magistral...the best!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[MacPro8CoreMan]

Boy did this ever SUCK!!! I'd heard he had a great version of this classic so I looked it up here. I can't remember being so disappointed in a long time. The guitar sounds like a cheap Hawaiian Luau. And what's with the Buck Rogers outfit there Jeff? I have to guess that the people that like this have never heard Pavorati's little diddy! LOL

[RabidRahker]

@MacPro8CoreMan Pavorati? I guess you mean "Pavarotti"? LOL

[ITPictures98]

The best version of Nessun Dorma I think I have ever heard in my entire life....wow.....i'm so moved by this man and his guitar performances. He truly is a master of the Stratocaster. He makes it sing. it chills me to the bone..............

[cappy550]

what happened to Tal Wilkenfeld[sp]

[TNO73]

Only Jeff can fall on his ass still play amazingly & somehow STILL look cool doing it. The man is incredible.

[Eremancer]

This has *nothing* next to a good opera version of this song (check out the Pavaratti, in particular). Or better yet, look up a good euphonium soloist playing Nessun Dorma. This song was never meant for guitar, and it doesn't work very well, although I grant that it is better than the majority of what I've heard out of guitars.

[TNO73]

@Eremancer You are correct as it is meant for use as a vocal, but Jeff does a good job of this seeing that he is the master of making his guitar sound like a voice. Beatles producer has commented that Jeff is the only one that makes his guitar SING. BTW Andrea Bocelli has a couple great versions of the song on youtube as well as Pavarotti.

[marco190795]

I Love This Song

[Luke650]

Where is his sweet blond bass girl???

[LauraPeepShow]

Lol, 1 guy missed the like button

[LauraPeepShow]

OMG, he is HUMAN, unbelievable.

[pajaroman100]

QUE GRANDE ERES ,JAMAS CAERAS!!!!

[paulwilbury]

Vamooooooooooooooooooooooooooo­ooooos Jeff! Sos un capo!

[surfercrow]

gorgeous.

[surfercrow]

gorgeous.

[osteo1995]

Always was...always will be ....the best. Salute Mr Beck.

[anitadavideduo]

He's greeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaat!!!!!!!!!!­!!!!!

[riccadelbia1983]

NESSUN DORMA . .. . LUCCA NON DORMIRE!! !!

[rodentcafeteria]

All you shredders that think playing 1,000 notes per second is impressive should take some notes. THIS is how you get true emotion out of an instrument!!

[andyourbirdcansing64]

@rodentcafeteria best comment on a youtube video

[Luke650]

@rodentcafeteria

You must have both, like Steve Lukather.

[rodentcafeteria]

@Luke650 Steve Lukather??? The same guy that said the reason Toto never hit it big was because people simply have no taste? I say the reason Toto never hit it big is because, sooner or later, people recognize music that sucks!!

[slashfrehley42]

@rodentcafeteria Haha dude, funny story. I'm a "shredder" playing Van Halen and stuff, because it's more technically challenging (and impresses more girls :D). But I learned to play Beck, Clapton, Hendrix and SRV so when I get heckled I can whip out a blues lick and seem like a smartass... long story short, you've got a pretty good point!

[rodentcafeteria]

@slashfrehley42 You sound like a very well-rounded player which is pretty cool. But, tell me this, if you're getting "heckled" while you're up there "shredding," what does that tell you? And thank God you didn't mention Yngwie as an influence.

[fechi5]

@rodentcafeteria yeah! take note on how he emontionally falls to the floor and make Verdi go suicidal!

[SlashfanGuitarist]

@rodentcafeteria lol sadly respect is derived from his name, not the song... :<

[AlanSturgess]

@rodentcafeteria Absolutely right - endless shredding is utterly boring, just scale riffing and fretborard fireworks without an ounce of emotion (but often lots of painful face-pulling). Excellent comment.

[RabidRahker]

@rodentcafeteria Apples and oranges. Fast playing IS impressive, and so is this. It is possible for some of us to appreciate both. People who slag fast playing usually can't play fast.

[rodentcafeteria]

@RabidRahker I agree. Fast playing is definiitely impressive - for about 10 seconds!!! While I can appreciate the knowledge and skill it takes to do it, it can and often does become redundant; like listening to a typewriter. But to each his own.

[RabidRahker]

@rodentcafeteria Fast players can also play slow. But I think you must be "emotional", and in denial.

[rodentcafeteria]

@RabidRahker You nailed it!!  Thanks for the Dollar Store diagnosis.

[porpoisefathom]

@rodentcafeteria well put!

[stevezane]

@rodentcafeteria You're right,but Jeff also can play fast..its even greater when you can shred fast and be able to crush a crowd with one note!

[TheDilligan]

@rodentcafeteria dude i totally agree... i timed myself at my fastest playing 18 notes per second and i can make a medal backing track and shred to it easily when i don't even play medal, i play blues.. and this slow perfect, precise playing is what amazes me.

[das728]

never thought ot JB looking like Han Solo, but you do have a point. i love that he laughs @ himself and does not miss a beat. my favorite aria played by my favorite guitarist!  amore Jeff! a little comedy and great music from Who Else?

[wystan73]

He looks like Han Solo here.

[TheLesPauler]

hahahahaha 1:20 still love the guy tho

[jmsbk12345]

1:19. Just proves he is human after all. What a guitarist!

[kumlebsi]

@jmsbk12345 and he can laugh... i know some great musicians who will be angry in such a situation!

[drockadam6]

Amazing! Do you have anything else from that night? I was there too!

- Adam

[MrBigwanker]

@drockadam6 you can d/l the whole show at dimeadozen but first u need to simply d/l something called utorrent first...you can also d/l his nyc & london 2010 shows there too

[TNO73]

@drockadam6 I heard that Jeff mopped the floor with Clapton. A lot of casual fans probably went to see Claptonas he is more famous. When I mention Beck to most people don't know him. After seeing him perform a set with EC though I guess they find out in a hurry who the MAN is.

[drockadam6]

@TNO73 Mr Clapton was more laid back that night. Maybe he wasn't feeling good?