Ian Fletcher Thornley - "Under the Lighthouse" (LIVE from the Suhr Factory Party 2016) 

I've said for a long time that if Thornley had been born in the States, his music would be charting every year, because he would have gotten the exposure and promotion that he deserves. He is a special talent.

Ian Fletcher Thornley... HANDS DOWN, one of the most PROLIFIC and HIGHLY UNDERRATED musicians of our time! THE QUINTESSENTIAL MUSICIAN'S MUSICIAN!!! 💯🎶🤘🏼😎🎸🎶💯

This entire performance at the Suhr Factory party needs to be put out on DVD! Most underrated guitar player/sing writer EVER!

The fact that this man, along with Big Wreck, aren’t way bigger than they are is criminal. Unbelievable musician and singer. I’ve been a fan of him since The Pleasure and the Greed.

Ian Fletcher Thornley is SO much better than all the rest! The reason he's not at the top of the list when it comes to popularity IS!!! He never sold his soul to the devil and the music industry!

I'm a rideshare driver in Michigan and I laugh when people say, "There's just no good music out there today" ... Then I put Big Wreck on, usually the live version of Blown Wide Open or Ghosts and I have NEVER had a customer not ask to know who it is...

I saw these guys in a hole in the wall bar in Columbia, South Carolina in 1999, like maybe 30 people there. I was instantly hooked. A couple years later I heard they were playing a show at Mayfest in downtown Columbia and I HAD to go. Turns out I was scheduled to work that day so I quit that f-ing job and I'm sooooooo glad I did, it was a killer show! Top 3 of rock bands in my mind

Ian Thornley is the finest musician ever...he is an absolute blessing to this world

Amazing, low key Canadian boy... seen him several times. Love. See ya this summer 😊

How am I just finding out about this guy!! F'n unbelievable. Best guitar tone I've heard in awhile.

This is probably the best signature guitarist/singer out there in 2022, and yet most of America has never heard of Ian or Big Wreck. One live shot of Ghosts and I think all of Blues Rock America would be hooked.

A North American Legend. Please tour the USA! 🙏🇺🇸🇨🇦

Have never seen some of these techniques with a slide, amazing, he's a monster player

You cannot overstate how good Ian is.

I was there that night and I can attest that during this song Ian, Dave and Randy completely transported this club into another dimension. It was like they went to another level of sonic reality and brought us all with them. This was one of the most spectacular live shows that I have ever seen.

Most creative slide playing I've ever seen!

Ian is an absolute beast! Such a commanding vocal presence! That slide playing is so sweet!

A guy that makes the Guitar cry....Wow!

Randy Cooke is right on top of this song. A real treat you watch him. 3 superstar performers on that stage!!

Sometimes the beautiful melody of this song makes me weepy almost cry.

Ian and Gordie Johnson are Canada's best kept secrets. By far the most amazing and unrecognized musicians!!

Fuck this is one of my favourite songs I hope to god I can see him play it live one day

WOW - so much going on here besides just playing. Alternating between slide and fingering chords - picking and fingerpicking - adjusting the volume knob and PU selector - pedal tap dancing - and singing. Tons of practice / rehersal + desire + talent + great band + great gear = AWESOME!!!

Most Underrated "Guitarist," merci.

We all need to help send Big Wreck World wide. Yes..a DVD or at least get these live videos from all the Suhr shows out in the public everywhere. I think they came out when the internet took over..where records sold less..plus all the rickers were having families..just unlucky timing. Plus..whoever- if anyone- was in charge of marketing these guys did not do a good enough job as well. Anyways..my God I'm a huge fan. Guitar player and songwriter myself..and I'm Taki g a huge huge cue and I fluency from Ian Thornley now. Thankyou Ian and all of Big Wreck. Behind you all the way!!!

That slide and tone and effects on it is wonderful.

My favorite song by Big wreck by far!! Its live and so incredibly well done. The guitar, the DRUMS are just so perfectly done. The last two minutes of the solo I've played no joke probably a 150 times. I fall asleep to this track. Really good music is rare these days it seems. Its been so commercialize and created for the most part by computers. Most of it couldn't be replicated live. Big wreck is amazing to see on stage. No smoke and mirrors with these guys.

Saw them last night here in Pittsburgh for the first time. I am glad they have been a part of my lifelong soundtrack. Awesome show.

Tone for days and a wicked sense of melody. Guitarist who can tell a story within a story when he solos! A rare talent in today's shred world. Take note ALL YOUNG GUNS....restraint is often better than a.zillion notes. What's even more cool is the fact that when Thornley WANTS to rip.....he can and it's always tasteful. Just a badass that should be a HOUSEHOLD NAME

This man plays and sings no wrong notes.

That band is second to none. Such talent.

This is the first time I heard this version, and I like it better than the album version. Remarkable! And how about that groove beat right after "Under the Lighthouse!!"

3:49 that is some amazing vocal range #IanFletcherThornley, good job 👍

My god I have just discovered this guy and I am gobsmacked !!

"This is MUSIC,This is ART"!

hubby and I have been listening for 20 plus years. Ian and crew are awesome!

IAN You are outstanding . Your People around You are Outstanding as well !

Loved the little tip of the hat to I Mother Earth during the slide solo. Ian is so underrated it's criminal.

Ian Thornley is greatness

I've heard that song for years. I've loved that song more every time Ian's played it live. I've just heard that song like I've never heard it before. I'm grateful to John Suhr and his team. For giving Ian an that extraordinary trio, the opportunity to REINVENT Under the Lighthouse.

Artistic goal : Ian Thornley

The guys as amazing at singing as guitar

"Awesomeness", merci.

I love Big Wreck! How anyone could not appreciate this mans talent is unbelievable. Great voice, AMAZING guitarist.

Virtuosos at their Best. Whats left to say? I hope people realize the level of talent displayed right here...

Wow I WAS VERY TEMPTED TO DRIVE 5 HOURS TO SEE BIG WRECK IN DALLAS. THIS SONG IS NOW MY FAVORITE BIG WRECK/IAN THORNLEY SONG

Love It, merci.

Incredible talent! Unique and powerful!

His guitar work is absolutely stellar. One of my favorite singer/songwriter/musicians ever. Been following since 99 or so. Absolutely amazing. I love the new album Secrets too.

Oh My, WaWawhat! If your a guitar player, your just watching and shaking your head and saying HOLY SHIT!

Love your slide playing and tone bro. 🤘

So good it's ridiculous!

Talent like this is rare, an absolutely phenomenal band, thanks for the music! Best band today, by far! Thanks guys!!

Somebody I love showed me this

Your music, especially this song is life saving. How did you how to do this. It is so under-rated. But for those who know, it is a gift that it is under-rated.

Awesome! If I were in the audience I would stand up and go hysterical to this song!!!

Saw the band quite a few years back in Hamilton I went with my daughter she listens to Dance Trance stuff (how did I become my dad LOL) anyways she was so quiet.. kinda looked dazed thru the whole show I thought she hated it ..on a soft moment I said do you like this ..she said I didn't know a person could sing that good live... she was absolutely mesmerized ...I have played Pro for 40 plus years I felt the same way ... he is so far ahead of everyone else and his band is right there with him all incredible players ...What a sound HUGE just HUGE but so pleasing

C'mon - The true consummate guitar player of the 21st century - guitar licks became a thing again without the bravado but true genius with a real measure of artistic ability - making the guitar solo grand again in this space in time I feel no one else can come close to even touch. IFT fucking rules!!! Thank you universe for this enigma.

If only Randy Cooke was Big Wreck's drummer; his playing in all these videos is killer. Compliments Ian's improv perfectly.

Wow its crazy how every emotion is touched here. Happiness, sadness, fear, anger, surprise etc. Someone please help me with a word for this because amazing, epic, phenomenal and inspirational jus dont seem to do it justice. These guys are on a whole different level.

What a monster guitar master...step aside Joey Bonamassa and everyone else! A true product of our great Canadian Music Scene!!

Awesomeness! Merci beaucoup.

He's not drawing energy from the crowd...breath taking performance. I've never seen slide playing like this!

It's so great when a fabulous player gets to just let loose. Ian just takes off!

I've been playing this song over and over all morning and you know its good when you're disappointed when its over. So I just keep it on repeat. Thank you Ian for sharing your gift. This song takes you for a ride. Every single time. 🤯😱😍💯

Topshelf drummer. The man's a rhythm machine, ROCK DOG EXTRAORDINAIRE!

Genius!

That slide tone is insanely great. He is such a great guitar player, so creative. I love these guys

fantastic guitar and totally original style

Aside from Derek Trucks he is the best contemporary slide player in my humble opinion nobody can fuck with Ian

Awesomeness, merci.

With so much music out there. We tend to sometimes forget about some of our most favorites. This is life.

Just shows - again - nothing is better then when it comes from the heart. Hail, REAL TRUE music!

My favourite Big Wreck song. 💙

Wow. I saw these guys live in North Bay and this song always stuck with me. Beautiful and haunting.

Great "Artists," merci. * Awesome!

Down here under the lighthouse Upstairs you see for miles Keep my name under the white out And just let me miss you all the while (yeah)Now I sit here with your letter It's pushin' hard on my brain You think they should shrink it Well baby I think that's insaneNo you woulda left me anyway Well I'll just bow my head I swear you might've left me anyway So I'll leave you instead (yeah)When I told you that I'm sorry You told me that I'm full of fear But when the music is just too loud Well it's… When I told you that I'm sorry You told me that I'm full of fear But when the music is just too loud Well it's not your voice I hear (yeah)Well you woulda left me anyway So I'll just bow my head I swear you might've left me anyway So I'll leave you insteadBe alone Let me bow my head 'Cause I'd rather be alone Be alone

One of the best live performers that everyone should see .

Ian the Man

Still amazing in 2019, can't wait for the new one.

Always been my favourite B.W. song. Outstanding live performance of it here. It’s eerie how much he sounds like Chris Cornell in certain moments in the song. 👍

Fuck yeah!!! Chills to the max!

Rarely you see a guitar player that can shred and use tthe slide so well. Ian such a complete guitar player with feels to the roof ad good taste to choose notes

Great drummer/drumming...

Simply amazing.

What an amazing show of pure talent. What a treat to find this song. So enjoyable to listen to and to watch. I'm a proud Canadian watching this.

Genius ❤️

Years ago while channel surfing I heard big wreck performance at snow job whistler BC i think, I was like wow, who is this, totally blew me away, went and bought cd as soon as I could, phenomenally talented and under rated, saw them years ago at edgefest in Ottawa

Amazing playing! This is what i call music! The most underrated musician of all time. :O

So great!

wicked version :) and the drummer is awsome

That was just---dang!

That guitar tone! Tone master...

This captures my feelings perfectly...just wow 🎸

This song is timeless! Great version! Thanks for sharing!

It´s not even fair! So good.

goddamn can this guy shred... fkn amazing!

For those of you that didn't watch this video long enough, an awesome slide guitar jam starts at 4:00 to the end.

such an amazing artist!

That was freaking awesome just found this on my phone and decided to give it a shot and play it boy am I glad I did you guys rock keep on going hope you're putting on a DVD would love to hear it! Stay safe out there everybody take care! :-)