Slow Dancing In A Burning Room - Tommy Emmanuel & Mike Dawes 

This is what gets me every time I see Tommy playing with anybody. Truly one of the greats, we can all learn a lot from just that bit!

He perfectly compliments anyone he is playing with

So inspiring!

Tommy, Mike, Rick and John I count 4 legends

It didn’t work

Nice observation. You’re right 😁

The speed... I mean the time it took it him to realise he was going the wrong way. That's more of a reflex than a decision 😅 man, Tommy is marvelous

Practice more, brother.. It’s attainable!

My thoughts EXACTLY. Just when I thought I was getting good...I had to watch this.

@@MOAB-UT there's no limit on progression... you even surpass your own imagination...So practice , practice, practice

Compare yourself to yourself not to others 👍

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That is the thing which is so remarkable. TE makes such good improv' it sounds like a worthy composition in itself. Apparently he does not take much time at all to come up with his part, while MD already has the song down.

Yeah

@@Divocwaxthe base of the song is more difficult to hold than improvising across the progression. Tommy could play anything within the progression and it will fit, MD played the melody-true licks so it requires memorization.

This is so very beautiful...💗💗💗

I love you Mike

Wow...you both gel so well together, it blows me away.

What a load of beans

Thank you shaggy

This is what shows his true mastery. It’s insanity to see

Dawes kind of acknowledges TE magic improv' but it was hard to hear his words.

Tommy is a consummate professional of the highest order.

Actually he’s only stepping all over the song with every annoying note he plays.

@@z-ray-dadbod lol annoying notes hahaha why would you listen if you find TE annoying and don’t appreciate his amazing musicianship

That's Shaggy's grandson 😂😂😂😂😂

He surely does

Really amazing.

Totally agree

Agreed. Let's hope it's a long, long time from now. His brother Phil left us far too soon.

heyehey wooooahhhh there. he is still around - go see him live while you can and get inspired

How do they get so good in guitar? I‘m envy

He will never pass. He'd be remembered.Always.

@@drewjamila3868Practice all day every day. It’s simple but very hard.

Don't count on it. With his massive ego, he has probably already consulted counsel to explore options for litigation. No joke.

@@MOAB-UT You don't know Mayer that well I'd assume

@@GoinMLG I do know enough people like him. I also don't know Mike Tyson either but suffice it to say, I would not want to box him. Your logic makes little sense. I suggest you stick to playing your video games.

Owned

@@MOAB-UT I guess when you're a baby boomer you don't realise that someone in their 20s can change by their 40s. John probably still has an ego as anyone with his status and skill should have however, he has definitely changed to be a more respectful and modest person. And if you disagree with that you simply haven't spent time looking.

Yeah.. he actually pulls anything out of this box!

Watch a video of him playing Jolly Swagman...he straight up pulls out bagpipes! Out of his guitar. Crazy lol.

Fucking hell, I'm choking in laughter over here. 😂🥃 Well said!

John's expansive lead work with Dead & Co nigh on five years has truly expanded his blues based sound and gone into that psychedelic realm.

The dude is a mean guitar player and makes lovely songs. Can't knock Mayers skills

@@wavewithus4081 And the thing is that he made it with just 3 simple chords so everyone can play along with it. He even mentioned on one of his interviews that he doesnt just want people to play Gravity or Slow dancing, he wants people to understand how he plays it and create their own stuff when playing along.

@@jumblejumbo He's not a household name, I'll give you that. But with all due respect to him and his massive talent, I say this as a fan: he is extremely overrated in the guitar community. Modern guitar players study his music exclusively to a fault. I've had numerous guitar students who think he's the only guitar player to have ever lived. 😂 And again, I love his music and playing.

@@RoyalBlue43 Eric Clapton says in an interview, that John doesn’t understand how good a guitar player he is. I think that says it all. Over rated? Hell no

@@RU-vid_user3333 clapton is over rated as well. they're both mediocre at best.

You didn't know Tommy Emmanuel. I stop living.

My thoughts

That bit, right at the end when Tommy outs his hand out, as if to capture the soundwaves as they flow away from him...

🧀

I don't think so I'd say he is not only famous but also recognized as both a great guitarist and songwriter.

​@@natalirivero467100%

very overrated

@@AlexandrBorschchevsure, keep smoking what ur smoking. U want to talk about overrated? Shawn mendes, Billy Eilish, Taylor Swift, etc. Mayer is beyond almost every mainstream talent we have today in both his songwriting and musicianship. Mayer is WAYYY Underrated! He revolutionized the music world by his unique blend of genres and his ability to relate to numerous audiences. You really do not realize how lucky you are to have witnessed such an (unrecognized) legend!

@@mram03 lmfao. no need to bring other artists down just to prop someone up. I wouldn't even call myself a fan of these artists, including Mayer and especially not Swift. I just fuck with a few of their songs. But you can't talk down on Swift's songwriting, influence in the (mainstream) music industry and her impact on so many young people

But did he?

Yes

Gotta love that he's adding drums in a way tho, very very ubiquitous

Rhythmically I think it makes sense, but the high pitch I also think sounds bad

that's the opposite of what he does. He's an egotistical showman.

@@Tasmanaut I find it impressive what he can do but I agree for the most part. Never really enjoyed listening to him because of how flashy it is. Usually doesn’t sound that good but is super technical

@@Tasmanaut I'll keep an eye out for your version of this performance to learn.

@@Tasmanaut Try to listen. You don't watch music. And yes, he is in fact a showman. These guys are putting on a free show for us. And you whine about it.

@@tommylitchfield3450 if you shut your eyes and listen, it just sounds like random wa*k. Because it is. It is the reason I'm not impressed with him and never will be.

Well said. Earned respect, and just enjoying the craft with no regrets. Love to see this kind of playing.

What makes this song great is Mike Dawes and Tommy Emmanuel lol. Enough said!

This should be Rick Beatos next WMTSG

😂😂😂yup

👊🥳

If you are jamming a key or a scale it's easier than you might think. It's called chord chasing. Verses repeat and you can hear it in your head. They also likely missed several "right moments" but landed on a few that sounded sweet. Not all pieces fit into a specific key either which is why you need to know the chord and melody structure. This one is pretty easy to know where to land. Take a band like Metallica with 140bpm, changing key and time signatures and it gets more challenging- but still fun. Too much info., I know- just sharing. I play guitar (not like this) and like to hear myself talk. 😎

@@MOAB-UT I believe he was more talking about having such amazing synergy with those you play with. That was how I took it, but I could be wrong. Something amazing about being so tight and in tune 🤙

@@samblack5313 I agree with you. I was just expanding on that and sharing how anyone can enjoy the same amazing synergy. I use to marvel at it- then I learned to play and still marvel at it. I recently played with some random guy at my local Guitar Center- he was new to playing and we were trying out some guitars. I had him play a few specific chords in order (the chorus to ALIVE by Pearl Jam.) I then soloed over it in Em. His face lit up like he never heard anything so magical and raw. When it was over, he was smiling ear to hear. He then asked me, "Can we do that again- only this time I want to record it!" Of course, I said YES! Music, being allowed to play and share it is an amazing gift. Cheers!

@@MOAB-UT That’s cool as, man. I get it. All I was saying is there’s something even more special about it when it’s someone you’ve played with a lot and can basically read each other’s minds. Shred on 🤙

Now you get out there and PLAY Burke. Hearing is great, playing is on another level.

That would be epic!

not much basic about it.

It's a more of a lesson in genetics. Even an infinity wouldn't be long enough to practice.

then watch john mayer who wrote that song

Rhinostinction, they tour together. Lots of videos of them playing together on YT.

facts

Dats da fax Jack!!

The part where he's playing muted notes makes my butt pucker in a bad way.

They are just enjoying their art. Look at tabla players, they go fkin crazy.

Doubt it. To vain.

@@MOAB-UT Judging from your replies here someone really peed in your cornflakes this morning 😄

@@MOAB-UT you got issues dude lol