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Tommy Emmanuel created a life for himself as a one-man band and has become one of Australia's most respected musicians. With light vim and pure talent, he demonstrates his unique playing style, which is notably a development of the Travis picking technique and blending of rhythm and melody.
In his career, he's played on recordings for Air Supply and Men at Work and in his twenties he joined one of Australia's biggest rock acts, Dragon. Now, as a two-time Grammy nominee with a career spanning five decades, he has, for several years, performed over 300 concerts annually. He's worked with Martin Taylor on a jazz-inspired duet album The Colonel and the Governor. His most recent original material is Little By Little (2011).
Connect with Tommy:
Tw: / tommyemmanuel
FB: / tommyemmanuel
YT: / tommyemmanueltv
Web: www.tommyemmanuel.com
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@allenbrown6390
@allenbrown6390 10 лет назад
A few years ago, when my daughter had cancer and was dealing with surgery and internal and external radiation therapy, I was able to take her to one of Tommy's concerts. I had e-mailed his site in advance, simply asking if he could play "I Still Can't Say Goodbye", not knowing if he would even receive my note. At the end of the show he came back out on stage and played this song and mentioned my request (with no specifics) and then followed it up a few days letter with a personal e-mail to me. It meant a lot to my daughter and to me. This is a true gentleman and I will not forget his kindness.
@leonwang4669
@leonwang4669 4 года назад
Five years later now, hope you all having a happy and healthy life.
@st0pcaleb
@st0pcaleb 4 года назад
Dead set legend 👌🏼
@bigchestflex
@bigchestflex 4 года назад
Thank you for posting! Wish you the best
@kevinsmith9691
@kevinsmith9691 4 года назад
What a nice story. Tommy is a great player and a great human being.
@hadireg
@hadireg 4 года назад
@shaveyh10
@shaveyh10 6 лет назад
I met Tommy several times. People will take their guitars for him to sign. Often, he'll ask them what they're "working on" and invite them to play for him. I've heard very mediocre players get genuine praise and encouragement from Tommy. He loves his art, and he loves his fans. The more Tommy Emmanuels there are in the world, the better the world.
@ericschmuecker5573
@ericschmuecker5573 4 года назад
His shows are great. Saw a guitar sign end encourage a rough youngster at ozark folk centerin Mtn. Veiw Arkansas. The kids parents responded as it were the Popes blessing.
@jaehill7769
@jaehill7769 4 года назад
Why am I not surprised?? I love reading this; thank you for sharing it, truly.
@deniseharris1571
@deniseharris1571 4 года назад
He is a real genltleman
@yilmazcagri
@yilmazcagri 4 года назад
i've watched many of those videos. he is very nice and kind to the fans. always smiles and never patronizes (unlike the new generation of celebs) ...
@twistedthrifterb6220
@twistedthrifterb6220 3 года назад
Dude is legend!!
@aT_Jrod
@aT_Jrod 3 года назад
Shout out to the camera guys for focusing on the guitar when he’s playing!
@rudyskeeper
@rudyskeeper 3 года назад
What a wonderful man and an extraordinarily talented artist.
@cole3843
@cole3843 2 года назад
Yeah,, just the way it should be done.
@TofiqHidayatBurungLiar
@TofiqHidayatBurungLiar 2 года назад
If you interesting fingerstyle guitar playing..look at "Alip ba ta" chanel..he play guitar,in other style..very harmonic..he cover song and arrangement too..i guaranted you will shock with his playing
@scottpreston5074
@scottpreston5074 2 года назад
Yes, camera guys rarely get any love.
@Maxischupp93
@Maxischupp93 2 года назад
i dont think non guitarists can even begin to fathom how incredibly hard the cascading harmonics part is play.
@StormEntertainmentTV
@StormEntertainmentTV 2 года назад
I get chills every…single… time. True beauty if I ever saw it.
@FrankNStein-pf9rr
@FrankNStein-pf9rr 2 года назад
A friend of mine, Gene Slone, a guitarist wrote/created a tune entitled, Cascade. AND Chet Atkins recorded it.
@spidgeb3292
@spidgeb3292 2 года назад
Right. He makes it look effortless. It's anything but. Takes years to perfect that technique. And if you lay off practicing, it can go away.
@whitewalker608
@whitewalker608 2 года назад
I am a guitarist and I've been playing for 6 years. This is the first time I'm hearing about cascading harmonics.
@FrankNStein-pf9rr
@FrankNStein-pf9rr 2 года назад
@@whitewalker608 There was also a FIRST TIME For Tommy.
@tommyselby
@tommyselby 8 лет назад
I used to be in a one man band once but I split up due to musical differences.
@arpitnayak
@arpitnayak 8 лет назад
hah. made my day.
@MusicOfHunt
@MusicOfHunt 8 лет назад
+tom selby Should try stand up instead aha
@dejffjed
@dejffjed 8 лет назад
+tom selby Nice one. :D:D:D
@Fuzcapp
@Fuzcapp 8 лет назад
+tom selby Was it an amicable or acrimonious split??
@rbagel55
@rbagel55 8 лет назад
+tom selby Thanx man-that made me laugh, and I needed that !
@aadityakiran_s
@aadityakiran_s 7 лет назад
Legend introduces himself like nobody knows him
@PeMoFilm
@PeMoFilm 5 лет назад
He's wise, because fame fades; Udo Lindenberg sings: "Your children's children don't even know your name anymore".
@jsamc
@jsamc 4 года назад
I know clapton hedges, betts hendrix, etc, tommy emmanuel ? and I'm not alone cuz the dude on the plane didn't know him either.
@normangale3159
@normangale3159 4 года назад
A very humble man as some of the greats speak of him with the most wonderful admiration; peope like Mark Knoppfler and Hank Marvin, just to name two.
@Sixstringman
@Sixstringman 4 года назад
I've met guitarists at Tommy Emmanuel's camp that didn't know who Joe Satriani is, so not everyone knows everyone.
@rb032682
@rb032682 4 года назад
@Aadityakiran - Outside of the music players' sphere, Tommy is still relatively unknown. And, I think Tommy is ok with that.
@CharlesCherryWatercolors
@CharlesCherryWatercolors 3 года назад
If you ever hear him play in person you'll never forget it.
@TheFreshestPrince
@TheFreshestPrince 3 года назад
Saw him right before covid hit, got seats in the second row and is a night I’ll never forget
@donnafoshee6691
@donnafoshee6691 3 года назад
I saw him on keeping blues alive at sea
@ralex3697
@ralex3697 3 года назад
The greatest ever
@morsecode5078
@morsecode5078 3 года назад
Best concert I’ve ever attended.
@seanmetal4138
@seanmetal4138 3 года назад
Probably still the best show I've ever seen. He asked everyone to put away their phone, and one guy had his pulled his out again. Tommy noticed and said, "Hey, you want to put that away?" and didn't miss a beat between verses!
@gabriel222
@gabriel222 2 года назад
‘Guitar player’ doesn’t do him justice. An Australian national treasure is more like it.
@N_A_243
@N_A_243 2 месяца назад
An international treasure probably does it better
@NikhilHoganShow
@NikhilHoganShow 8 лет назад
1:41 Breakdown of Blue Moon (Arranging a Full Band on 1 guitar) 4:02 Windy & Warm (Chet Atkins Boom Chick Example) 6:23 Day Tripper/Lady Madonna (Moving Bass Line with Melody Example) 7:36 Percussion on the Guitar's Body 9:44 Cascading Harmonics Demonstration 10:15 Michelle (Advanced Harmonics Example) 12:43 Lewis & Clark 14:02 Classical Gas
@SethMacLaren
@SethMacLaren 8 лет назад
doing God's work my friend. Much obliged
@Abdulmelodies
@Abdulmelodies 8 лет назад
thanks
@user-zi6zg6mx5w
@user-zi6zg6mx5w 8 лет назад
oh!thank you!
@Gpacharlie
@Gpacharlie 8 лет назад
Blows one's mind. He can actually knit a scarf with his toes while playing and explaining all of this. A rare multidexterous.
@kakan147
@kakan147 7 лет назад
9:44 harmonics intro for Over the rainbow
@marukz
@marukz 6 лет назад
thanks to the camera man on focusing more on the guitar during his playing.
@shannonheylmun1169
@shannonheylmun1169 4 года назад
TED don’t mess around
@carmenk4018
@carmenk4018 11 месяцев назад
Amen to that.
@rick381v69
@rick381v69 3 года назад
As someone who's in the industry and have had many interactions with Tommy, I can say he's the most personable artist I've ever worked with.
@Add_Account485
@Add_Account485 3 года назад
¿
@markklein437
@markklein437 2 года назад
This guy is no guitarist. He’s a magician. There’s no other way to describe what I just heard. It was pure magic!
@MarkIsJustKidding
@MarkIsJustKidding 8 лет назад
'Life is not a rehearsal, so you better get on with it.' --- Tommy Emmanuel
@stairfall12345678900
@stairfall12345678900 7 лет назад
+ wife
@tomcoryell
@tomcoryell 4 года назад
Darrothan I’ll bet she’s a tremendous support for him
@bobinthewest8559
@bobinthewest8559 4 года назад
Probably the most important advice anyone could ever give to another human being.
@frederick-howthetwomindswo8637
and as a bass player some 40 years ago, I did one of those pacific boat cruises with Tommy and while the other guys in the band filled our cabin up with the usual groupies, Tommy had his guitar on his bunk - and at the dinner table, his guitar was always leaning against the table and he would pick a thought every now and again in between courses. He literally slept and ate with the bloody thing. Which is why we're still only Aussie musos, and he's, well, the world's muso. We meet every few years and he hasn't changed a bit
@moonbubbles3046
@moonbubbles3046 6 лет назад
Frederick Jimi was also attached to his guitar in such a way that it was his constant companion. There is something about when a musician builds such a relationship with his instrument that can make so much difference in the spiritual way that they deliver their music. I envy your time with him. I am a musician who suffers from terminal stage fright and so I never left the solitary audience of myself. Cheers.
@Twice_Marvel
@Twice_Marvel 5 лет назад
This is such a cool bit of knowledge about tommy. This explains why he’s so dang good, he loves guitar.
@bigchestflex
@bigchestflex 4 года назад
Great story! Thank you :)
@eddiebaez2093
@eddiebaez2093 4 года назад
I was a Rock..guitar player in my youth...(80's) .I change my whole style when I met the music of Chet Atkins, Albert Lee and Eric Johnson makes me hungry to learn.. then I pass through very bad time...divorce, bankrupt loose my studio self steem I mean everything... I tried to made it but...some times I feel like the best is to give up...the "industry" its so different and a kind of cruel... I salute you guys for do what you love to do as I wantes to....Eddie
@ceciliaprado7875
@ceciliaprado7875 4 года назад
Wow! Thank you for sharing this story!
@h.a.s.palliblister8113
@h.a.s.palliblister8113 2 года назад
This is humanity at its very best, it's 2021 (December) and this video is still going strong with 5.8 million views behind me. I wish you all the very best Tommy
@SLStolworthy
@SLStolworthy Год назад
Tommy you had such a I influence on my uncle, I would like thank you for being his mate as you called him. You may not remember his name, but he] played a Gretch White Falcon every year with you and Chet met in AACA I believe that is what he called it.
@lifeinlimbo2186
@lifeinlimbo2186 2 года назад
As a guitarist my whole life,after seeing and hearing this treasure of a musician,i can now say,that i have never been a guitar player my whole life.
@amyjoyballor8775
@amyjoyballor8775 Год назад
Seriously? You are too, if you recognize that Or maybe you're just a guitarist--(joke) still a win. Would Love to hear you. We are are contributing to a collective Voice.
@amyjoyballor8775
@amyjoyballor8775 Год назад
@@donkanis6141 Stop comparing. Your audience hears you that night.
@amyjoyballor8775
@amyjoyballor8775 Год назад
STOP comparing Give what you give to who you have, stay inspired not comparative. They hear YOU at your job that night. Take it as inspiration. (Yeah, wanna jump too, but as a Christian...🎶⛲🎹🎸🎸🎶‼️😎⛲💙💙
@Mesmerizeization
@Mesmerizeization 7 лет назад
Tommy Emmanuel is an example of how music should be approached.He plays from the heart,he deserves all the success he has. This is why the arts should be supported.
@firemarshal17
@firemarshal17 4 года назад
Robbie Alan he didn’t need a taxpayer handout to learn his craft.
@chadcoady9025
@chadcoady9025 4 года назад
@@firemarshal17 He was raised in a music family, surrounded by instruments, so he was lucky. Other people aren't so lucky, and only get the opportunity to play music in school. I'm glad for music in schools. Tax dollars towards education, including the arts, is money well spent.
@branded648
@branded648 4 года назад
He is Genuine. I would like to have him hear my originals. Would love some true critique. Love real musician's with out the to big to listen to ya attitude.👍💝💝🎤🎸😎💯
@branded648
@branded648 4 года назад
@@chadcoady9025 God Bless you Brother.💝💝💝That's where I started. Middle school. My Band director was so cool.😎Peace
@SepticFuddy
@SepticFuddy 2 года назад
@@firemarshal17 Amen brother. This guy is a perfect example of how avoiding the institutions prevents you from finding your way into a pre-existing box.
@chaswilliams3354
@chaswilliams3354 9 лет назад
inspires me to play better...anyone else feel that emotion?
@chaswilliams3354
@chaswilliams3354 9 лет назад
***** agreed !
@delplaya5
@delplaya5 9 лет назад
Yep
@milanaryal5000
@milanaryal5000 9 лет назад
Chas Williams same here...
@adriankilbourne2163
@adriankilbourne2163 9 лет назад
Chas Williams hell yeah!
@shannenposadas8416
@shannenposadas8416 8 лет назад
excuse me, anyone know the song he played at 6:56 - 7:13 ?
@TomoFujitaMusic
@TomoFujitaMusic 2 года назад
Beautiful!!!
@Tengyal
@Tengyal 2 года назад
👍
@russellnotestine6436
@russellnotestine6436 2 года назад
This is the music guitar players listen to, sitting around a fire they built by burning their guitars
@rohankshetrimayum1049
@rohankshetrimayum1049 2 года назад
Hi tomo
@LAVAASIAPACIFIC
@LAVAASIAPACIFIC 2 года назад
Legend to legend
@vickferb
@vickferb 2 года назад
Love you tomofujita🧡
@jlfieldad
@jlfieldad 3 года назад
“I play music, and you’re happy. That what matters to me.” - yes Tommy, you always me me happy.
@amadagraciosa9190
@amadagraciosa9190 3 года назад
YEAH............!!!!!!!!
@tootall11211
@tootall11211 10 лет назад
To those of you that have never met Tommy. Rest assured, he's not big headed. He's the most down to earth guy you'd ever meet. He hasn't forgotten his humble beginnings. He gives youngsters with talent a chance to reach his world wide audience all the time. I just wish I could hang out with him more, but keeping up with him, impossible. Wish I had his energy. I'm only a plonker, but I love his playing. I can't play well, but I can repair guitars and other instruments, so that's what I do.
@scribbleoletter
@scribbleoletter 3 года назад
A big thumbs up for you buddy. You are a hope to people when they are in trouble with their instruments. Respect.
@tootall5559
@tootall5559 3 года назад
@@scribbleoletter many of the guitars I rebuilt I gave away to kids.
@scribbleoletter
@scribbleoletter 3 года назад
@@tootall5559 ❤❤❤
@Ballsarama
@Ballsarama 8 лет назад
One of the best guitarists on the planet.
@rockhard2654
@rockhard2654 8 лет назад
+Ballsarama THE best, everybody knows it there isnt a guitarist on this planet who isnt acutely aware of just exactly who the best is. it USED to be an argument guys would have that dosent happen anymore
@ayokay123
@ayokay123 5 лет назад
@@rockhard2654 Richard Smith (listen to his rags) is also up there along with Brent Mason. Fortunately, they're all great friends and play together on a semi-frequent basis. I've paid to see Tommy in person, but I'd give my left nut to see him play with Smith in person.
@PeMoFilm
@PeMoFilm 5 лет назад
Don't miss watching his "musical son" Frano!
@radjet
@radjet Месяц назад
Tommy is a Legend, incredible player. There are a few now who can match him (I.e, Mike Dawes, Marcin, Yamamdu Costa) but he is a unique entity!
@TTolland
@TTolland 3 года назад
This guy is breathtaking, it’s incredible how musically intuitive a human being can be. It’s amazing truly
@mattworks522
@mattworks522 2 года назад
I am always amazed at how this man always looks like he's having the time of his life playing. Such a legend!!!!
@jcampbellshale
@jcampbellshale 8 месяцев назад
He is having the time of his life 😁
@tjernstarr
@tjernstarr 8 лет назад
did anyone else find themselves completely mesmerized by this guys ability.
@cirfis
@cirfis 8 лет назад
+Tyler Ernster Ditto..Consider me dumbfounded
@roywalker7512
@roywalker7512 5 лет назад
Well certainly not podaz, just interested in playing a full drumkit whilst playing the guitar
@ayokay123
@ayokay123 5 лет назад
You just got sucked into Tommy Town. Now go listen to Richard Smith and Brent Mason and know that they're all good friends and play with each other on a semi-frequent basis. Just youtube it and you'll see. Other worldly talent to say the least. Make sure you listen to Richard playing rag tunes. NOBODY in the world can repeat his performance and NOBODY can beat Tommy for all around guitar talent combined with awesome entertainment chops.
@lylestavast7652
@lylestavast7652 5 лет назад
every single time I hear him play. EVERY single time...
@BradleyOBrienn
@BradleyOBrienn 5 лет назад
I was much more mesmerized by your profile picture
@ccisakson
@ccisakson 5 лет назад
I have been playing guitar for 65 years. This is the best guitarist I have ever heard, bar none.
@huss2600
@huss2600 4 года назад
Better than jimi hendricks?
@amarjotsingh1191
@amarjotsingh1191 4 года назад
@@huss2600 man. Tommy is best acoustic and fingerstyle guitarist in world. I am talking about fingerstyle and acoustic. No one compares to him. He is master of many techniques. Stop comparing two very different type of guitarists
@JK-qm8ps
@JK-qm8ps 4 года назад
@@amarjotsingh1191 You could not have replied any better and I am with you on that
@osamabinladen824
@osamabinladen824 4 года назад
@@huss2600 Yep. Significantly better than anybody in the world. And he plays it on the spot.
@robertvanruyssevelt7159
@robertvanruyssevelt7159 4 года назад
@@huss2600 Obviously!! He can "shred" on an electric guitar, play behind his back etc but what he does is at once very difficult and also very musical.
@TGregers
@TGregers 2 года назад
I was lucky enough to have a master class with him when studying music 12 years ago, and got to talk to him after. Unforgettable memory. Best guitarist this world have seen. What a humble person. True legend.
@sergiop.ealbuquerque8176
@sergiop.ealbuquerque8176 2 года назад
You' ve got that right, sir. He is the greatest of them all.
@peterbees
@peterbees 2 года назад
Obviously naive. Don't follow tricksters. and don't love false idols.
@TGregers
@TGregers 2 года назад
@@peterbees Are you speaking from a Christian perspective?
@sergiop.ealbuquerque8176
@sergiop.ealbuquerque8176 2 года назад
@@TGregers I think he is, sir. It's the only thing that remotely makes sense (nonsense?) at all.
@TheRichardmay1
@TheRichardmay1 2 года назад
I have to tell you this: I'm a truck driver traveling on interstate 29 north this 12th day of October 2021 While listening to you just as you started playing your song written about Lee s and clark I happen to pass the road sin announcing the lewis and clark park in council bluffs iowa. Really cool coincidence and your music certainly makes me happy Thank you
@carsonmyers8101
@carsonmyers8101 2 года назад
Drive safe out there brother. Keep er between the mustard and the mayo
@TheDizzleHawke
@TheDizzleHawke 3 года назад
“Life is not a rehearsal, so you’d better get on with it.” My new motto.
@randalclarke5487
@randalclarke5487 3 года назад
Me too lol
@amadagraciosa9190
@amadagraciosa9190 3 года назад
...SO TRUE - THANK YOU, TheDizzleHawke A N D : THANK YOU SOOO MUCH, TOMMY EMMANUEL, YOU ARE SO INSPIRING ! - - And I'm so grateful that I've had the opportunity to listen to him in Essen ( here in Germany) in 2019 ... !
@Kryptik33
@Kryptik33 2 года назад
Hmm, that's deep.
@user-ps8qm2bm2z
@user-ps8qm2bm2z 2 года назад
おれもそのセリフに心打たれた
@TheDizzleHawke
@TheDizzleHawke 2 года назад
@@user-ps8qm2bm2z fart fart fart.
@Etmetal08
@Etmetal08 9 лет назад
Man this guy is amazing. I'm 24 been playing for 6 years and this is the first time ive heard of Tommy Emmanuel. Holy shit have i been missing out.
@ayokay123
@ayokay123 5 лет назад
Now go listen to Richard Smith, then Brent Mason. The sickest thing is that they're all best of friends and play together fairly frequently. You get a ticket to THAT show and you're in guitar heaven for the rest of your life.
@guitarzan34
@guitarzan34 5 лет назад
Go find "Guitar Boogie" the Original version live. I can't believe an acoustic player can be that fast and clean. It gives me shivers every time I watch it.
@gobarbless3871
@gobarbless3871 3 года назад
I am 66. I've been playing since age 8. But only in heaven can I even imagine playing as well as you. Hats off to you!
@Vito_Tuxedo
@Vito_Tuxedo 2 года назад
Tommy has been an inspiration to my music and my life for nearly three decades, and a couple of years ago I finally got the chance to meet him and thank him. We chatted for a while, and the last thing he said to me was, "Keep playing, buddy." You will never find a more genuine, authentic person. He's a great guitarist because he's a great human being.
@peterbees
@peterbees 2 года назад
He copies and steals the real great ones.
@Vito_Tuxedo
@Vito_Tuxedo 2 года назад
@@peterbees Wow. Just wow. You really don't know him at all, do you. You should be more careful...that lie you told is so big it can choke you, and sooner or later the hatred that fuels it will poison you.
@guymitchell4784
@guymitchell4784 Год назад
@@peterbees like who?
@sketchhannen
@sketchhannen 4 года назад
if ever there was a man to deserve to make a living playing guitar, its him.
@adamrafferty
@adamrafferty 10 лет назад
This man changed my life. Thank you Tom, for your excellence!
@mimmomarracino2552
@mimmomarracino2552 10 лет назад
L'ha cambiata anche a me, da quando l'ho visto dal vivo qualche anno fa: -)))
@garzavaltier
@garzavaltier 10 лет назад
@Adam Rafferty @Tommy Emmanuel and you Adam.!! Change the life of the all of us.!! But Tommy is the Master.!!
@ereskoag
@ereskoag 10 лет назад
Я, так же очарован его игрой и аранжировками. Как можно дольше радуй нас дружище, Томми.
@JDCullum
@JDCullum 10 лет назад
And thank you, Adam, for your extraordinary guitar playing.
@OverlordSolvent
@OverlordSolvent 10 лет назад
I was going to say something snarky like, "Ya, this guy added 3 inches to my wiener." Then I went to your youtube videos and realized immediately you weren't exaggerating. Touche, good sir, touche.
@LD-bv1pm
@LD-bv1pm 3 года назад
You sometimes watch people doing stuff well and think "yeah I could probably get close-ish to that if I practiced a lot' and then you watch Tommy Emmanuel you don't think that at all lol. He has an other worldly level of talent.
@dropclutch1
@dropclutch1 2 года назад
Tommy Emmanuel is one of the great gifts that we have been given in the world and time. Thank you for the beauty and inspiration Sir!
@peterbees
@peterbees 2 года назад
Paperback robber.
@vonfaahquard8532
@vonfaahquard8532 8 лет назад
The guys a genius. Simple as that
@John-gb7ht
@John-gb7ht 7 лет назад
This man gave most of his guitar and amp collection to the organization Guitars for Vets. You can imagine what his collection would have included. Thank you for support of all of our veterans. A most humble amazingly gifted man. I have the most respect for you.
@stevenallen9340
@stevenallen9340 Год назад
Arguably one of the very best players in the world, of which there are many. For me Tommy's best feature is how artful and incredibly tasteful his voicings and arrangements are while being played with such precise and challenging execution. I'm 73 and a ex pro musician. I still play everyday and often listen to Tommy.
@wisu3529
@wisu3529 Год назад
Once a musician, always a musician. You're still one of us Steve 😎
@virgiliovenditti6976
@virgiliovenditti6976 3 года назад
Good Lord! This guy makes me throw away my guitar. Well... actually no: he makes us to realize the most important tool a musician must have is humility. To learn every day something more. Outstanding Tommy...
@codymccormick7317
@codymccormick7317 3 года назад
Tommy is easily one of the greatest guitarists to ever pick up the instrument.
@user-kq5qp6dh8l
@user-kq5qp6dh8l 5 лет назад
He is genuinely obsessed with the guitar, and it's limitless potential.
@thurmanmermon4160
@thurmanmermon4160 3 года назад
something incredibly healthy and cathartic about it though, very human
@BillHoyt-or5lp
@BillHoyt-or5lp 6 месяцев назад
Tommy is a great guy! What a great talent!! As a musician myself, I appreciate the letter Tommys wife wrote. I can see him playing at Childrens hospitals, and hospitals, and nursing homes. Music heals! I have seen this healing myself!! Peace
@CharlesM-dp4xe
@CharlesM-dp4xe 3 года назад
I love people from Australia ... They're so efficient and inventive. I've been around the entire globe, (four times) courtesy of the US military but I've never had the chance to visit Australia. I'm nearly 70 now and I am glad I have access to the internet where I can experience so much. Thanks Tommy for giving us such a positive and enjoyable experience !
@JonYeoAU
@JonYeoAU 2 года назад
Well if you ever get to Melbourne, let us know
@modifiedfuckingmaizestarch
@modifiedfuckingmaizestarch 2 года назад
I recommend listening to Sia n Kevin Parker, they're two aussie musical geniuses
@jaylc
@jaylc 2 года назад
Thank you for your service brother.
@markmcculloch2570
@markmcculloch2570 2 года назад
Aussies are magic. From South Africa.
@jw3164hohnjunt
@jw3164hohnjunt 2 года назад
Greetings from Australia Charles
@jimbeaux4988
@jimbeaux4988 4 года назад
Guy on airplane: You're a guitar player? Tommy: No, I'm THE guitar player.
@tonystrle3038
@tonystrle3038 4 года назад
Nice
@niueroo
@niueroo 4 года назад
Guy on airplane: You're a guitar player? Tommy: Yes, Tommy Emmanuel. Guy on airplane: Oh my God Tommy: Yes what is it my son.
@Shawpnochari
@Shawpnochari 4 года назад
You are absolutely right...
@mvhax2ftw352
@mvhax2ftw352 3 года назад
Guy on airplane: You're a guitar player? Ivan Dorin: I am a guitar.
@augmentedkeys5971
@augmentedkeys5971 3 года назад
Ha! Spot on!
@Jessie_Helms
@Jessie_Helms 9 лет назад
"Life is not a rehearsal, so you better get on with it" -Tommy Emanuel... wow that's deep
@Jessie_Helms
@Jessie_Helms 9 лет назад
?
@StephenPeeplesSCV
@StephenPeeplesSCV 9 лет назад
Along those lines, Elvis famously said after exiting the Army, "You only get one chance at this life. You don't come back for an encore."
@georgecrawley767
@georgecrawley767 2 года назад
I've seen Tommy play live in London and he's even better when he's there in front of you. Videos can't covey the talent of Tommy. Every note played to perfection. He really is incredible.
@user-qs3ne4us1d
@user-qs3ne4us1d 9 месяцев назад
I've seen Tommy a dozen times or more in the UK over the lasy 25 years. From his beginnings at The Fire Station Slough (Tommyfest) to The Festival Hall. Outstanding musician, outstanding human being.
@ohnofish1
@ohnofish1 4 года назад
This is the first time I have ever heard him, I'm 82; Boy!!! have I missed a lot, not hearing the best till now.
@glennosmond4306
@glennosmond4306 4 года назад
Better 82 than never! Enjoy
@kevindaniel5086
@kevindaniel5086 4 года назад
@alphadawn2015 lennon kinda weird comment if you think..
@jdmac44
@jdmac44 4 года назад
He's touring now! Go and see him!
@okgo8315
@okgo8315 4 года назад
1st time for me too although i've heard of him.... i'm 73..... he's beyond brilliant and a real gent.
@Sam-rk3ng
@Sam-rk3ng 4 года назад
I would definitely recommend you check out Luca Stricagnoli and Marcin
@jorgeherrera1074
@jorgeherrera1074 8 лет назад
Those "cascading harmonics" is super hard to do and he did it soo cleanly that it seemed super easy... that is not easy by any stretch of the imagination.. wow...
@aybmnn
@aybmnn 8 лет назад
+JorgeAlberto Herrera when he said it's no easy i knew it was beyond difficult
@mr.kilpatrick2991
@mr.kilpatrick2991 5 лет назад
correct - he said - they arn't easy to do - but forgot to say - oh btw I'm the best thats ever been at doing them...but Tommy doesnt have or need that arrogance...he just share the joy of his skill
@mototakahe836
@mototakahe836 Год назад
How have I missed out all my life on this wonderful musician.
@hellemitte5514
@hellemitte5514 6 месяцев назад
Das geht mir ganz genau so. Dank YT habe ihn heute das erste Mal gesehen. 02.12.2023
@DD_forgetnot2laugh
@DD_forgetnot2laugh 16 дней назад
Me too!
@louisdrose8277
@louisdrose8277 3 года назад
Sir Tommy Emanuel, you create music, not just play. Your heart and soul is in it...
@sejusmai7312
@sejusmai7312 7 лет назад
tommy looks free as a bird when hes playing the guitar. he is absolutely awesome and genuinely seems like a quality guy. peace to you tommy
@abujanuariabuellao9568
@abujanuariabuellao9568 6 лет назад
Thanks for sharing is caring
@Danielblco0
@Danielblco0 8 лет назад
Wow, this just became my favorite Ted Talk ever. I just found him and I'm incredibly inspired by him. Is beautiful to see that everytime the audience aploud he said thank you. Coolest dude alive.
@gerrymcguire7521
@gerrymcguire7521 2 года назад
He really is mesmerizing to watch! Just a super nice guy, I love the way he interacts with his fans , he is so gracious, not arrogant and stuck up. Just the way a musician should be! God bless him!
@karen-irvindickson8181
@karen-irvindickson8181 3 года назад
WHY, WHY have I never heard of this guy before?? Absolutely LOVE HIS MUSIC!!! He thinks of music the same as I. It transports me to a higher plane. Music touches my very soul and I don't believe that I could survive without music!
@malcolmbryant
@malcolmbryant 7 лет назад
He is the greatest guitarist in the world. And he cannot read or write music. I wish more people would get their head around that. In ALL fields of endeavour.
@primevalblades6984
@primevalblades6984 7 лет назад
meloncholiac: I wish I could like your comment twice.thank you.
@813lem
@813lem 7 лет назад
thats because you dont write music you feel music. if you dont feel it no one else will either. any one can play notes The piece he wrote about the American west....wonderful. I am an American living in the west, thank you Tommy that was a great compliment
@keyehaw
@keyehaw 7 лет назад
"All fields of endeavour"? It's probably fine for music, but if you design, say, an airplane without the benefit of engineering knowledge...I'll walk, thanks.
@malcolmbryant
@malcolmbryant 7 лет назад
You are more than welcome my friend and thank you very much.
@SpaceTrucker91
@SpaceTrucker91 7 лет назад
melancholiac Some of the best players are self taught. Hell, my favorite musician is Stevie Ray Vaughn... He couldn't read or write music either but he's arguably one of the best southern blues guitarists ever...
@Phew1254
@Phew1254 8 лет назад
"If I want to stand out as a musician,I should play my OWN song" - The most shocking sentence I've ever heard
@cldavis33
@cldavis33 10 дней назад
I heard Tommy three times in person woth my son - he is so much more than a guitar player. You go to hear the music, then he pulls you into his world of creativity and humor. And you are like, "What is this thing he is doing?!??" It's brilliant. My son learned Tommy's/Chet's technique so well he learned Tommy's 'Angelina' to a high level, and was accepted into Berkley as a high school senior. He chose IT, but he still plays Tommy's music and techniques. Tommy also finger and palm mutes constantly. Great man.
@bzwench
@bzwench 6 месяцев назад
Just saw him again last night in El Cajon (San Diego) California. I never know what he’s going to play and it is always magic. Tommy should have a house full of Grammy awards! He is a genius, a gentleman, and pure joy to watch.
@laxnative4622
@laxnative4622 6 месяцев назад
Indeed. I saw him the next night in Beverly Hills. He knew there were "guitar geeks" in the audience who wanted to see what the "best" looks like. He didn't disappoint. Amazing.
@TheMalibuDar
@TheMalibuDar 5 месяцев назад
@@laxnative4622 I was there also, about the 8th or 9th row. His playing is one thing, but then you thrown in that light show and it was really magical.
@dreambrother16
@dreambrother16 8 лет назад
"This is my drummer" *thud* *thud* *thud* Sounds about right.
@saadrahmanansari9870
@saadrahmanansari9870 8 лет назад
+Battenberg91 Idk why I laughed so hard at that XD
@theshit1209
@theshit1209 8 лет назад
+Battenberg91 its all you can really do... some fingerstyle guys have a kick snare method... but drums are pretty limited.
@podoz
@podoz 8 лет назад
+theshit1209 just once i'd like to see a fingerstyle guitar guy add a double bass kick and full range of symbols to their guitar.... then i'll be impressed! :-P
@theshit1209
@theshit1209 8 лет назад
+podoz some actually do... There are sensor pads you can mount inside the guitar when you hit with your hand and it will produce a kick bass sound... or high hats or symbols.
@podoz
@podoz 8 лет назад
+theshit1209 yes i've seen them, but that's cheating. I mean just make all the sounds on the guitar body! haha
@colemanadamson5943
@colemanadamson5943 4 года назад
While at a TE concert, Tommy began engaging the audience, as he does, and was remarking about a new shirt he was wearing. Sensing an opportunity, I hollered out, "looking good!" and Tommy shot back, "Thanks Dad!". It was great to be a part, albeit a very very small part, of Tommy's show!
@t.j.fuller9531
@t.j.fuller9531 2 года назад
What a phenomenal musician, performer and genuine awesome person World Needs more role models like Tommy
@strusiakiss
@strusiakiss 2 года назад
When I first heard his music I was positively thrilled. It's been now 20 years or so and I still feel that vibe in my veins when I hear him.
@Sun-et3my
@Sun-et3my 7 лет назад
OMG. I can't even believe the complex sounds I hear from this ONE man. He's so amazing!! BTW, he was the BEST concert I've ever been to. A small, outdoor venue in Scottsdale Arizona. Intimate, warm...like watching a friend play.
@igorprofe
@igorprofe 7 лет назад
Leaving the guitar behind, it has to be noticed that his English is classically perfect. No slang, everything is quite clear, especially for foreigners.
@FIDEL_CASHFLOW_
@FIDEL_CASHFLOW_ 7 лет назад
Igor S. Profe Well he's a native speaker...he's Australian
@holboroman
@holboroman 6 лет назад
A well educated articulate guy.
@lw216316
@lw216316 5 лет назад
He lives in the Nashville area now - we'll see if he picks up a southern accent - no not southern Australia !
@Zacharia503
@Zacharia503 5 лет назад
Well educated? He and Phil spent very little of their childhood at school; they were on the road with the family earning a crust.
@ianmcmath92
@ianmcmath92 5 лет назад
You don't have to go to school to be educated.
@canajian
@canajian 2 года назад
If you visit guitar mountain, at the very top of the peak you'll find this gentleman.. Humbly living there...
@greaterbayareahero1401
@greaterbayareahero1401 3 года назад
The best part of Mr Emmanuel is that he uses his talent to help people and brings happiness to all people from all walks of life. Such a honourable human being and true gentleman!
@vaibhavdighe344
@vaibhavdighe344 5 лет назад
He is one of those people whom we call "Genius"
@MrMellowDe
@MrMellowDe 10 лет назад
I'm pretty sure this just changed my life.
@woodygrob
@woodygrob 3 года назад
it really is something when you see music change in front of your eyes
@richb.4374
@richb.4374 Год назад
Tommy Emmanuel is one of the best acoustic players on the planet. Amazing skill!
@speedbag1
@speedbag1 7 лет назад
Proud to say I've seen him live twice in concert and will never miss when he tours anywhere near my area. A very great human being and the world needs more like him.
@vincentdelmas2792
@vincentdelmas2792 5 лет назад
hey can you tell us what looper he was using please ?
@Per-Olovkindgren
@Per-Olovkindgren 4 года назад
My all time *Hero* even if I play classical guitar.
@hohuy1469
@hohuy1469 3 года назад
It is so good to see you here, enjoy this Tommy with us 😁
@peterweltweit
@peterweltweit 3 года назад
Per, you are one of my heroes, too.
@brambakker9104
@brambakker9104 3 года назад
Absolutely true; I've never forgotten the concert that I went to to see him play. When are you ever going on tour? :-)
@karlkie2061
@karlkie2061 3 года назад
Haha, forventede ikke at se dig her Peo, men du har helt ret, han er virkelig fantastisk.
@randalclarke5487
@randalclarke5487 3 года назад
I don't know you, but I'm a guitarist and will look you up
@Tiraskaar
@Tiraskaar 3 года назад
Man he so happy and giddy throughout the video playing his guitar, everything i ever wanted in my life.....
@WeDontWantYourWar
@WeDontWantYourWar 3 года назад
His rendition of Blue Moon is simply amazing and stands alone as a song in its own right. Today there are lots of "flashy" guitarists who attempt fancy percussion with quick runs and butterfly tapping and sure, it looks amazing and they are obviously talented, but its just not music you want to listen to. Tommy is a musician first, guitarist second. important distinction.
@wendysgarden4283
@wendysgarden4283 2 года назад
he's also brilliant technically, but you are right, he never lets that get in the way of "a damned good song."
@abhisheknakarmi8553
@abhisheknakarmi8553 5 лет назад
He has become "one" with his guitar. I can't even imagine what he has gone through, to reach this level. That virtuosity and not a trace of egotism. Thank you Tommy, for showing us what mankind is capable of.
@kilgoretrout3966
@kilgoretrout3966 3 года назад
True Giants are truly humble, as is the case with Tommy.
@allanhindmarch7323
@allanhindmarch7323 8 лет назад
I met Tommy Emmanuel once at the Bridgetown Blues festival in Western Australia. He was very respectful, very polite and very personable. He even asked me to pass him his guitar as I was sitting close by it, then after the performance we were able to have lunch with him and ask questions, etc. Basically, I found him to be a genuinely nice guy and one HELL of a guitarist. Also saw him perform in the city mall. Free outdoor gig, was absolutely cool. As he started to play, the crowd just grew and grew. Remember all you people who just want to bag him out, that he is one man getting a range of different sounds from one instrument. In my book, that's pretty amazing. I believe people with sufficient brain cells should be able to recognize this fact. Respect where it's due everyone.
@leafforever9174
@leafforever9174 3 года назад
Words can't explain how great of a guitar player you are. Your humility and respect for Chet Atkins, still moves me, as well.
@michaeltrombino3888
@michaeltrombino3888 Год назад
Tommy is my dream mentor. Saying that he is the greatest guitar player and nicest man that I have ever heard, is an understatement. I am 64 years young and I have been playing the guitar since I was 4, and couldn't hold a candle to Tommy. I don't mean, in any way, that there has not been and still are many great guitar players out there. But since I had a major stroke a few years ago, I am learning how to do everything all over again and I can't play the guitar, do martial arts or surf like I used to. And all I could do well was the martial arts, and was poor to fair at best as a guitar player and surfer. But having no balance and being grateful to be alive..... that is not so bad. I dream of seeing Tommy play in person and it would be more than a dream to actually meet him. Someday!?! Like he says: "this is not a rehearsal!"
@kanakaken
@kanakaken 10 лет назад
Mr. T. Is correct when he says that, "Life is not a rehearsal", we all need to do the best you can with this one, because this is all we've got. I am only too pleased to have been able to spend a part of my short period on this planet where I've been able to see and hear what this one man is capable of with his 'band'. Thank you Tommy Emmanuel.
@JamesGander
@JamesGander 9 лет назад
My gast has been flabbered. That was amazing
@KennethGonzalez
@KennethGonzalez 9 лет назад
Tommy *never* fails to deliver and I love his playing, songwriting and composition/arranging almost more than anyone else I can think of. I can't wait to see him live sometime. What a treat that would be!!
@JamesGander
@JamesGander 9 лет назад
I'd never heard of him until the other day. I am now moving into absorption mode
@KennethGonzalez
@KennethGonzalez 9 лет назад
WOW! You're in for a real treat!!! Let the waters flow over you and drink it up. So, so good!
@adamcat4d
@adamcat4d 9 лет назад
James Gander Get to a performance mate - it is simply wonderful. Amazing.
@debbiedogs1
@debbiedogs1 9 лет назад
Absoutely WONDERFUL in concert, this talk was like a teensy tiny concert. Recordings do not really do his work justice AND he is so essentially goodhearted and kind, that his stories and his attitude leave you uplifted. Yes, go to a concert or 2 or 3 or more, he is absolutely riveting AND delightful!
@dougimmel
@dougimmel 3 года назад
EFFECTIVELY BRINGING the entire orchestra into Classical Gas... exhilaration.
@Sibl3o
@Sibl3o 10 месяцев назад
I know this was posted about a decade ago but this is awesome. I googled classical gas tonight and stumbled onto this. The world is differrnt now and this is a great memory and escape from our social media ams warped minds. Thanks Tommy
@hotforknowledge2111
@hotforknowledge2111 10 лет назад
He seems like as great a human being as he is a guitarist which makes him a rare rare gem!
@gmaent1
@gmaent1 9 лет назад
Every now and then God sends people like you to teach the rest of us how to love. My wife has passed but It was your music that connected her to me and me to her. Thank you Mr. Tommy Emmanuel. God continues to use you as an instrument to play his eternal love.
@keffus7
@keffus7 6 лет назад
What a beautiful sentiment. Thanks for posting.
@77goanywhere
@77goanywhere 2 года назад
Tommy is a totally non-religious Christian who just loves people. He is genuinely grateful to be able to bless people with his God given talent.
@kenjenkins9621
@kenjenkins9621 2 года назад
Tommy is like breathing a new breath of fresh air. A remarkable musician.
@thescowlingschnauzer
@thescowlingschnauzer 10 лет назад
Can't believe how smooth his cascade harmonics are. And that he can fluidly transition between that and finger picking and percussion - man alive! It makes half of me say "Why bother? He's already done it all" and the other half say "But I want to do that so much."
@ricksammon
@ricksammon 10 лет назад
We can ALL learn form this!
@isabella-qq9rf
@isabella-qq9rf 10 лет назад
Excellent
@pgyswyt
@pgyswyt 10 лет назад
Music that lifts your spirit.
@HLSmith53
@HLSmith53 10 лет назад
There are number of things that he says that resonate but I think key to it all is to it is make your life what you want it to be regardless of what ours may say or think. This is your life and you hold the key to it.
10 лет назад
extraordinary and life-giving
@jensrichter8867
@jensrichter8867 10 лет назад
Great! Thanks for sharing
@electriglider
@electriglider 3 года назад
Thank you Tommy for the happiness, inspiration, and joy you bring all of us who are lucky enough to hear you and your band (you) play such incredible music. May you experience the happiness your share exponentially in your life.
@christianwheeler8386
@christianwheeler8386 3 года назад
The camera never shows the best part, his face when he plays. He always looks like he loves what he’s doing.
@stargazer7426
@stargazer7426 7 лет назад
Every musician should see this video. Not only a great player but the insight to the reason for music is bang on. I have a new idol and his name is Tommy.
@TeQuiiLaSHoTZz
@TeQuiiLaSHoTZz 10 лет назад
I wanted to see this guy for years. Honestly cant wait to hear him live one day
@mitican
@mitican 10 лет назад
I've been already to three of it's concerts in the last 5 years. He becomes better as time goes by, believe me. And yes, anyone can see every clip there is here on youtube, but you'll never get the feeling like being THERE live...
@crackers562
@crackers562 3 года назад
simply the best... experiencing Tommy in concert was a highlight for me.... amazing/unbelievable... and he shares with other musicians so beautifully.
@blokmuscle
@blokmuscle 3 года назад
One of the best things I ever discovered was this dude right here. Such a talented individual and extremely humble in his craft.
@PsychonautExplorer
@PsychonautExplorer 4 года назад
I love it how he's genuinely delighted when someone claps or cheers at the end of him making his sound. Amazing dude!
@malwebb1
@malwebb1 3 года назад
15:20 Good on Tommy's wife for helping him express that message so perfectly.
@BigTex347
@BigTex347 3 года назад
Tommy Emmanuel signed my 1989 Takamine guitar at a pre-concert meet and greet event at the University of Houston when he put on a Christmas concert in 2017. He took the time to talk to me, and listen to me and I will never forget that moment. My Takamine signed by Tommy Emmanuel is my most prized possession. I played it last night and as a played I looked at his signature - what an inspiration.
@coenterhaar9183
@coenterhaar9183 3 года назад
Tommy's amazing guitar playing, great personality and enthusiasm is always inspiring and uplifting!
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