Classical Gas - Lucas Imbiriba (Mason Williams/Tommy Emmanuel) 

Pretty amazing how you can play with such fury and nuance at the same time. Every note perfectly hit. Mastery on a whole different level.

get readyyyyyyyyyy!!!

This is pure genius. He even looks like his music. Life welcomes him.

First time I've seen a cover of this song that nails the energy and nuance of Tommy Emmanuel's cover. This is one of the single best performances I've ever seen.

I remember hearing Tommy Emmanuel in a Sydney pub, play his reimagined version of Classical Gas almost 40 years ago now in the early 1980s. It was very inspiring to hear someone play a version that wasn't a carbon copy clone of the original. I always wondered what it would sound like if someone played a reimagined rendition of Tommy's version. It's taken me 40 years since then to find out, but it was worth the wait. This RU-vid guitar archive of guitar pieces created by Lucas will live forever. In years to come Lucas will be acknowledged just like Tommy, as being one of the greatest, most technically proficient and creatively original fingerstyle guitarists that has ever lived.

That was just insane. I can hardly believe what I just saw. That was the most high octane acoustic guitar playing I have ever witnessed. Truly awesome on every possible level.

I sold my guitar right after watching this, took the first offer.

I learned classical gas when I was around 18. I’m 69 now. It was insanely difficult to play to speed and with precision. It’s the finest guitar piece ever. And now it’s come to its pinnacle with Lucas. Bravo.

This is the most INSANE version of classical Gas I have ever seen. Absolute Pro.

My guitars looking at me across the room: "Don't even think about it" Amazing job Lucas!!

My Dad is a huge fan of Tommy's. I played your version for him and he was almost speechless throughout. His words " I can't believe it". Your ability, god given and self crafted, is incredible. Very well done.

Tommy: Classical gas is too easy. Let's jazz it up a little. Lucas: Tommy's Classical Gas is too easy. Let's go a little wild.

No frets were harmed during the fantastic and super-level playing of this song! Such a gifted man!!

I’m speechless! Been playing 50 years and would not be worthy to tune this guys guitar! Simply beautiful to watch and appreciate!

This guy and Tommy Emmanuel are from another planet.. they are guitar superheroes 🫡 😎👍🏼

I cannot stop watching this guy! How about anyone else? Dude is beast level guitar playing like I've never seen before. The way this guy transitions from soft to hard playing without missing a beat is truly amazing.

How could I not love you, your soul plays your instrument.

This guy is a freakin alien! No human being can play like this! Absolutely flawless. It is not possible.

Hands down the best rendition of this song I've ever come across. Spectacular performance, thank you so much.

The dynamics you can create with a single guitar is simply astonishing. Feels like there's a full orchestra behind you.

Absolutely astounding and a joy to watch!!!

there is a nuance between accuracy and beauty, and this man has tapped into the raw beauty behind the music. it is one thing to play the notes, it is quite another to both know why the notes need to be played, but also put their very heart into yours. a true master...i tip my hat sir.

Jaw dropping, gave me goosebumps watching, phenomenal talent and a simply amazing rendition

Да что же ты , парень вытворяешь с нами ?! Ну в это же невозможно поверить !! Слушал и не верил своим ушам ! Фантастика . Грандиозно . Бесподобно !👏👏👏👏👏🌹❤️👏👏

I guess that's about the most astounding performance on an acoustic guitar that I've ever seen. So many amazing things to say about it...like using every bit of the neck, standing up with the guitar with no strap attached and still continuing to play like that...surprisingly the guitar stayed in tune through such a vicious performance.....just wow.

Impressive to say the least. I always loved the original version played by Mason Williams but this guy took it to another level .

His guitar needed a cigarette after thst3😂

Lucas,Guitar has become a part of your soul.I cannot describe the amount of happiness and emotion we feel while listening to your music.Simply extraordinary !

Hands down the greatest guitarist ever, as he doesn't just play better than anyone I've ever seen and heard, but his creativity in making his personal arrangements isn't something that can be taught. Pure talent.

Oh my goodness gracious, what immeasurable talent!!! You're the best guitarist I've ever seen!! GOD has certainly gifted you- and us with you!!!!!!!

I think that is literally the single greatest version of classical gas of all time..Tommy E would be very proud. 🙏🤘

I’m just blown away. I’m completely blown away. I bow before immeasurable talent. You my friend are a shining star in a sometimes bleak world. Thank you for all your incredible music. And the joy it brings us all. Much love

Tommy Emmanuel's version has always been my favorite and you just made it even better. Youre the best guitarrist on youtube. I really mean it. I was waiting for a new vid!!!

I'm trying to work out when Lucas made his deal with the devil to play this well. Your skills are from another realm Lucas. Thank you for this display of guitar wizardry.

I would normally say he spent COUNTLESS hours and a incredible amount of work learning his instrument. But I cannot. This young man has been blessed.

Did I really just hear and see what I heard and saw? Simply astounding.

You are absolutely unreal mate! Your skills are not of this world...Big respect 🙌🙌🙌

I have no idea how those strings didn’t break or didn’t go out of tune! Amazing!

How did i just find this guitar phenom only yesterday??? And he's absolutely gorgeous to look at while playing as well, absolute yummm to my ears & eyes!!💖💫 The two are merged as one soul.

Good lord have mercy. W.O.W. Exceedingly well done. I've seen Tommy live 2x. Amazingly done. Thank you so much for your energy and passion and perfection.

The man is an absolute inspiration( I loved the little Villa Lobos etude n. 6 improv toward the end)

Insane interpretation. Beyond magical. Congrats and thank you Master!

OH MY GOSH. IM CRYING THIS IS SO GOOD. HOW IS THIS EVEN POSSIBLE??????

I guess you can’t play much better than this. He goes to the limit of the instrument, just mind blowing.

This performance will be recognized for a very long time as one of the best if not the best of this song, no doubt! Absolutely out of this world!!

I’ve been playing and listening to music my whole life. From Andre Segovia, Larry Coryell, Stevie Ray, E.V.H. My whole life, I had no idea what he played was even possible

Seen this 3 times now and am still blown away by the sheer level of skill. How on earth do you become this good. Every note and chord perfectly played and with such speed and dexterity up and down every inch of the fret board. A delight to watch.

When your gifts are extra special in life.

Чистота звучания и фишки с приглушкой просто как услада для слуха, успехов в творчестве, просто шикарный гитарист, лайк от души !!!

OMG YES FINALLY Tommy Emmanuel vibes

Just. Wow. When I was a kid, seeing Mason Williams play Classical Gas on the The Smothers Brothers show made me want to play guitar. I always said that, if I learned to play Classical Gas smoothly, then I would answer the question, "Oh, you play guitar?" with something other than, "um, poorly". For some years now, I've said, "yes, I do". Now I've seen this, and I'm back to, "um, poorly".

You're the most amazing guitar player I've seen in the last 30 years ❤️....Grammy award soon for you

Absolutely stunning. You make the guitar have a huge personality of its own. What a fantastic guitarist. Just awesome.

So glad you got around to doing Classical Gas. Even more epic than I would have ever expected. You are a guitar super hero. My ears thank you!

Lucas, this is nothing short of incredible! I'm surprised smoke wasn't rolling off of the guitar after that amazing performance!

I play rock. With a pick. I get a certain satisfaction from seeing and hearing someone play the guitar very differently than the way I do, in a way far superior than I will achieve - including in my own style. I get to enjoy his excellence and not let my ego or fear of not being good enough myself ruin the experience. I just see a dude totally killing it on the guitar, and have a blast listening to it.

I am privileged to witness this ! 🙏🏼 Thank you 🌹🌹🌹♥️

Virtuosidade absurda! Técnica ímpar! Precisão milimétrica. Monstro Maestro!! 👍

This man has the most amazing talent. I am mesmerized by his version of this song " Classical Gas" I also loved his rendition of "Malaguena" I have never heard anyone even approach his speed and talent :) He is so fast and hits every single note perfectly clear.. I bet he has had a guitar in his hands every day since he was a small child... He may be an Alien LOL

I am often at a loss for words when I hear, for example, Angelina Jordan sing, and I am the same when I hear you play the guitar. It's called quality out of the ordinary! 😊😊👍👍

You should have about 20 million more subs, Mr. Imbiriba. Absolutely outstanding!

Okay I've just been about 10 minutes or so, blasting this link everywhere. Now I'm going to play your performance on repeat for awhile. Spectacular, jaw dropping. Thank you so much!!!:-)))))

Never thought Id hear someone as good (maybe even better!?) Than tommy!! This was a blessing for me thanks for the music!

An impresario without ANY comparable or relevant contemporaries 🤷‍♂️ NO ONE plays guitar at this level! I am 66 years old with a love and passion for music my entire life. NOTHING has left me so in awe as this( and other songs performed by Lucas) Amazing talent 🙏💪👌

Lucas, you never cease to amaze me!!! I used to think Tommy's version of that was the best, but you've taken it to an entirely new level!!! Your speed is INSANE!!!!! As always, THANK YOU! THANK YOU! THANK YOU for enriching my life with your talent!! I appreciate every one of your videos. Thank you!

You can really immerse yourself in Mr. Imbiriba’s music and the visual of him playing. Who can think about anything else while watching his amazing performances!

This is the most talented insanity from a musical genius that you could ever imagine 👏👏👏

You play , you play and you play the same tune over and over again to create your genius. Your stamp ! Your mind and heart ! But to play like this is the outer limits! Genius!

You sir, are an absolute legend. Such passion in literally every note. Was such a pleasure to listen and watch!

Absolutely stunning, literally feel quite stunned having watched you play….. one of my favourite guitar songs is all time, this has Mason Williams and Tommy Emmanuel as well as your own unique style rolled into one and set on fire 🔥🔥🔥🙌🙌🙌incredible playing as ever 🤩🤩🤩👌👍

Dang, I thought that actually learning most of Tommy's version was a real accomplishment. But now this? I have a loooooong way to go . Fun thing about guitar is there is and will always be "more to learn", especially thanks to people like you and Tommy! 🙂

BRAVO! Playing like fire and wind, maestro Lucas recomposes and shows the writers how their songs should be played. He takes guitar music to the outer limits of heaven. Love how he runs out of guitar and goes all the way up the neck and hits the A Stinger at 6:06.

O melhor guitarrista da atualidade. Alia técnica, inspiração, trabalho e talento excepcional. Arranjos e performance inacreditáveis. Ritmo inigualável. Você é completo!! Felicidade é humilde orgulho acompanhando tua carreira!!

His cover of Dire Straits blew my mind for months but somehow this transcends that but quite a bit. Astounding human being.

Only one better Guitaar Player . GOD ! This is touched by GOD. It sounds Perfect !

OMG I have never heard this song with such passion and artistic skill. I really hope he will go on to do great things with his guitar skills. I will be the first one to buy a ticket to his concerts.

Tommy Emmanuel would be very proud of this. You killed it man!

While I see only one guitar, I can hear like three playing. Lucas you are such an artist!

Esse nao e desse planeta. Parabéns

Rumor has it that guitar spontaneously combusted immediately following this intense jam session.

Случайно зашел и залип - Браво маэстро . Это самое виртуозное владение гитарой что мне приходилось видеть

Великий человек! Которым я ни как не могу устать удивляться до слез!!! В Вышей степени Изумительно!!!

I still can’t believe I just watched that masterpiece! I’m literally in awe.

If I’d have seen this guy when I was in my 20’s I’d have probably given up playing. Now I just appreciate him for someone of whom has mastered the instrument. He IS one of the very best I’ve seen. If not the best! I’ll continue to play because I can. 😂 I’m typing this as I’m watching! This guy is just off the charts.

Я думал, что лучше Томми Эммануэля никто это произведение никогда не исполнит, но Лукас и его мастерство доказали обратное. Совершенству нет предела, браво, маэстро!!!

Can't get enough of this. Still playing it and sharing, days later. One of the most outstanding performances I've ever heard.

Absolutely amazing! Thank you sir

The greatest guitar player ever has just performed for us again,truly amazing

This is the 2nd time I've seen you tear up a guitar and *AGAIN* it brought me to tears. Bravo dude. World class playing hard core.....

Damnit boy. I'm literally standing up yelling BRAVO!!! Who needs coffee when seeing this in the morning!!! Flying fingers, flying hair....killed it!!!

This man starts a fire in his soul and lets his fingers fly on a passion I don't even think he's aware what's happening he just allows it to happen... a true artist Bravo my friend

I bow to a master. Not only in your ability to create a rendition of your own interpretation but the out of this world execution. In watching this; one gets a sense you can bend the guitar to your will and desire.

You are the guitar. Best I've ever heard. Amazing dedication to the instrument.

Это просто БОМБА! Низкий поклон вам Маэстро! Можно смотреть вечно на вашу виртуозную игру на гитаре. Удачи вам! ... и с нетерпением ждём новых шедевров!

Holy smokes alive talk about setting a guitar 🎸 on fire 🔥 👏 👏 👏 👏 👏 👏 👏 👏 👏 👏 👏 👏 👏 👏 👏

Just amazing!!

Lucas, you are a heavenly body come down to earth to give us a preview of what heaven sounds like! You are undoubtedly the best guitarist on RU-vid! It's UNREAL what you do with a guitar! We are blessed to be able to listen to your renditions of epic songs that you have somehow managed to make even more epic!!

BRILLIANT AS ALWAYS!!! THANK YOU PROF MAESTRO!!!:-)))))

Gratitude for Creating Such a Huge Smile in MY Life :-D! Strength! GODspeed!

Vem da alma. E toca a alma. Muito obrigado por compartilhar tamanho talento. Deus te ilumine hoje e sempre.