Mike Dawes - Cloud Catcher (Official Music Video) 

Cloud Catcher is everything I want to say on the acoustic guitar. I truly hope you enjoy it. See you on the UK headline tour next year! You can learn these guitar techniques here: tinyurl.com/usbmastercourse Galactic Acid out NOW: www.mikedawes.com/collections/galactic-acid

Here because Rick Beato had you on. Am truly in awe of your playing. Thank you for making beautiful music.

thank you Rick for interviewing this amazing musician . ..I was missing out bigtime

You managed to silence my 5yr old for 7 mins while we listened to this together - you have super powers 😂. Wonderful stuff.

Thank you Mike - I am here thx to you being on Rick Beato’s YT show and I can’t express enough how much your music has impacted me. I bought your vinyl album on the spot. Thank you for being who you are. Cheers 🍷

Absolutely breathtaking my man!🔥

Song of the year!

I have no words for how overwhelming this is. I have played guitar since 2001, and it is my primary emotional outlet. I have been suffering from fingertip dermatitis for the past year, which has prevented me from playing guitar during that time, despite my best efforts to address the causes of my dermatitis. I'm home sick for the past 4 days, and this just dropped. I clicked on it as soon as i saw it, and about 45 seconds to a minute in, right as that OC-5 kicks in, and there's a flash of a smile in the left corner of your mouth, a tidal wave of emotion blindsided me and i sobbed like an infant for the rest of the song. i felt fear, desperation, anger, frustration, and profound sadness, but buried deep in there, holding the whole mess together, Hope. I don't know if i've ever cried like that in my life. I've only listened to the song once, and i need to calm myself down before i listen again. I've had to pause several times to gather myself even as i write this comment. I am compelled to share my deepest gratitude for sharing this song. you have helped unlock a measure of the emotions i've been holding in over the past year. Thank you, thank you, THANK YOU. I wish i could express to you the way i feel right now. This comment is a feeble attempt, but i want you to know that you have gifted me a puzzle piece on my road to recovery. Again, thank you.

As a classical guitarist for the past 55yrs Mike has blown me away with his technique, expression and song writing skills. Bravo Mike because you have sought excellence and have been rewarded.

So much awful in the world, you just gifted me with 7 minutes of peace. Taking a deep breath, smiling, and thanking the universe for such beauty.

5:18 what a clean capo transition! That song is awesome Mike!

Mike has the platinum trophy for acoustic guitar.

Thanking @RickBeato for introducing you! Thanks for the beautiful music Mike!

You converse in another language that is way above the intellectual capabilities of most musicians. I listened to a Chinese guitarist at the Adelaide guitar festival who had the same fluent touch and made the guitar sing. You have an incredible ability to bring tears to my eyes. Thankyou from an old fart who loves this sort of meditative, soothing music. 👏👏👏🇦🇺🙏

7 minutes might be a lot in our fast-forward and short focused society but, sometimes, they might be all you need to breathe. Thank you Mike, this is soul nourishing.

Thank you Rick for sending me here, very happy about this Mr. Dawes :)

Had I not seen this, I would’ve sworn it was 3 guitarists & 1 percussionist. As a longtime fingerstyle guitarist, I can say from experience that this masterpiece is an achievement of a monumental amount of work, diligence, precision and skill.

Musicians are, most of the time, the only people who can make me feel anything. This is nourishment for my soul.

I’m new to Mike’s music, and his acoustic playing just wrecked me. So melodic and emotional-his songs feel like they’re speaking directly to me. Mike, you’ve captured my soul !

Best song in years... beautiful in every way! Congratulations MD x TE

Amazing work, Andy McKee would be proud. I can't help but think of him and his play style.

Good sir, hats off. In the mist of the chaos we call world we live in, you managed to deliver 7 min of pure hope, beauty and bliss. Brought tears to my eyes. Thank you for this.

Just came over from Rick Beato's channel. The music and the interview moved me, and wanted to say thank ya for master class guitar playing. Absolutely breathtaking stuff. BRAVO 🫡🫡🫡

thank you Rick also from Texas

Awww Mike. That's beautiful.

I really believe this is going to go down in history as one of the most beautiful fingerstyle songs ever written. It's so refreshing to hear again a guitarist with something to say... And you say it loud and clear.

You have a gift from God. ❤

See you tonight at the Floral pavillion you absulte genius super excited!

I just played this for my Junior High Guitar class and they loved it!!!!☕️

This song left me completely speechles in the best way possible. The level of genius on the accoustic guitar as well as the feelings created by the wonderful melodies and handmade sound-FX cannot be put into words. Instrumental song of the decade.

This will become one of THOSE songs to get back to and play on repeat. Marvellous experience!

Bristol... Wow just accross the bridge 😮😮❤

2:22 hedges written all over it... this might be the best acoustic fingerstyle song I've ever heard man.. bravo Mike 💪🏼☝🏼

🙌🏻Mike, this is exquisite. A masterpiece. 🤍🕊 Thank you for this moment of tranquil contemplation.🤍🕊 🤍The outro lightly rains God's grace upon our soul.🕊 Lots of Michael Hedges DNA: 🔔· 🥁 · ostinato · transcendence · heavenly strings · music for the soul🕊· "Heaven is all around - translated to sound' - MH “Pray, hope, and don't worry. Worry is useless. God is merciful and will hear your prayer.” - St. Padre Pio 🤍Love + Blessings to all🕊

Otherworldly experience. Music can be so magical to behold. So grateful to get to hear it!

This tune strikes me as very Hedges-esque, but it's so much more. You truly took the legacy of fingerstyle guitar, but instead of just copying you build upon it your own story, expressed not only with technical finesse, but first and foremost with feeling, groove, musicality, tenderness and incredible taste. That's what acoustic fingerstyle guitar is about. Kudos, you're amazing, and this is and instant classic, as well as one of my new favorite songs. Thank you!

finger strength is phenomenal

Totally worth the wait 👌

Finally!!! Been waiting on this for two years 😂🤩. Such a gorgeous song, Mike! Can't wait to listen on repeat now.

Not only catching clouds... but catching creighton's awe as well. Your arrangements and skill are beyond words... Anxiously awaiting my vinyl and cd direct from cheddar!

Bro im tryin not to cry listening to this in the parking lot at work... 😂 There's nobody like you Mike! 👏✌️

An acoustic guitar player from Heaven!

Absolutely healing 🫠

Stunning, beautiful, Bravo!

You pulled out all the modern fingerstyle stops, but in such a stunningly tasteful way. I'm constantly in awe with your skill and sense of melody and harmony.

40 years i've been playing guitar, and i'm not bad at it. But i'm speechless. Utterly beautiful piece of music flawlessly performed.

Everything you would want in a guitar piece... great work

This is amazing it sounds like a lot of famous vocal melodies converted to guitar riffs

This is a video of a man doing nothing but expressing what we are all here to express.

This is so beautifully melodic and resonant. Real pleasure to the soul 😍Smashing the repeat button!!!

That was a fun journey. Think I'll repeat it.

I'm not a fan of instrumental music, but this is fantastic, and even more so when you realize he doesn't seem to be using a looper. Beautiful piece of music.

Superb !

Capo end of song song is awesome. Wonderful piece, and excellently, very cleanly executed.

Mike, it's beautiful. It's such a clear narrative story, I'm desperate to know: What's it about? (I could decide for myself, you know, cos it's music. But I'd love to hear whatever you're willing to reveal of the story behind it.)

Dang that's just a bucket of loveliness. Also, I gotta say I really like your sweater.

A new Mike Dawes video is like Christmas. Makes me happy all of a sudden.

Brought a huge smile on my face throughout the entire 7 mins. Amazing, I wish you could come to Ireland some day. ☘️

I'm on Cloud 9 mate. Beautiful

Reminescent of Michael Hedges, amazing work mike we love you ❤❤

Beautiful playing, arranging, and technique

❤ Special piece, so beautiful listening alone!

This song really touched my heart 🥲 Incredibly brilliant, as always Mike🧡 Much love and greetings from Germany 😊✌

Mike this is your best song yet! I can feel Michael hedges & Daniel Padims spirit in this one

how does one compose something so beautiful

Like a surgeon, Mike's hands and fingers perform miracles! Beautiful composition! No matter where you play!

Wow! ❤

Even if this piece wasn't called 'Cloud Catcher' it makes me envision flying through a cloudy sky regardless. Truly fantastic mate! The video is awesome too!

I watched you on Rick Beato's channel and was moved by both your playing and your wonderful spirit. God bless you and all you love. I hope to see you live someday. You are truly a gift my brother.

those ending harmonics are f’n gorgeous

I remember when you first composed the melody for the looper video during lockdown. The final composition was worth the wait. This evokes so many emotions. Really Beautiful

Relaxing music. Midway through the song, an homage to Michael Hedges could be found. Thank you Mike!

The cheeky capo change is mega. Hits just right. What a masterpiece ❤

I literally never comment. But this is just amazing. What a beautiful expression of your passion. Absolutely breathtaking. Bravo.

Such authentic musicality with Spellbinding beauty❤

On the gloomiest of mid winter, Friday mornings, I feel that this song may have saved my life. Thanks Mike. 🎭❤️‍🩹

Amazing...It flew me to the sky..... (Listening this alone on my living room at 03.30 AM)

Beautiful ❤

So melodic, I can’t wait to buy and listen to the rest of his songs.

Magical!

Awesomeness ❤

Flawless. I've been playing guitar since 1976; I can say that it doesn't get any better. He is blessed.

Always reminding me why I fell in love with guitar at a young age. I may not always play as much as I’d like, but writing and playing like this takes me right back home! Tremendous. Thank you!

Amazing!!

Might be the best moments of my life. ❤️

Hi Mike Just want to let you know that I love your music and looking forward to hearing you here in Denmark.. Copenhagen 🇩🇰supports

Yep that was amazing. The change up at 2:30 i especially liked👏👏

Now that's a novel way of modulation...capo! FANTASTIC MATE!

Absolutely genius!

I’m a nobody, but nobodies know music and this is music. Absolutely beautiful,captivating and awe inspiring. Thank you 👏👏👏👏

Superb! Thanks!

Amazingly beautiful!

'I see fire' here!

Simply Stunning

Absolutely amazing.

Perfection. No other words necessary

That harmonic section in the middle is straight up crazy. Takes some serious skill

Mike, this is fucking incredible. Easily my favorite song you've ever done, which is more of a testament to how good this truly is. Gave me HUGE Andy Mckee vibes: technique for the sake of the music. What a beautiful piece. You clearly have a lot more to say muscially and can't wait for what's next!

So Good.....

Incredible. ❤