As a guitar player, I am always blown away by Tommy's voice on the guitar. Saw him live in Seattle... seeing Tommy play live is just simply amazing. In my opinion, he is indisputably the best acoustic player in the world.
@@moritzhummel9747 His jam with Joe Bonamassa and Josh Smith was insane with him on the electric. He was also jamming with people like Bucky Pizzarelli doing jazz. Tommy is the quintessential guitar player
Absolutely. I remember seeing Tommy at Selinas in the Coogee Bay Hotel about 45 years ago, and it was probably the best live gig I've seen, and back then I was seeing live bands almost on a weekly basis. ✌️🇦🇺
Oh my gosh, does Tommy ever have a bad day? I was living in the North East of England for 6 years (I’m presently in Australia). A friend called one day and said Tommy Emmanuel is performing in the local pub. I said, no he isn’t. Tommy performs to thousands. Well, my friend gave me the number of the pub (called the Ropery in Sunderland). We booked in and decided to go for a meal before the concert. Who should be in the restaurant but fellow Aussie, Tommy Emmanuel. We introduced ourselves and he shook our hands and was such a nice guy. After dinner Tommy performed to a packed house of about 100 people. I believe he blew the speakers in the pub. During the two hour performance he welcomed the “fellow Aussies” to the pub and performed an Aussie medley just for us. What a super-nice guy he is. I will never forget that night or Tommy’s flawless and amazing performance. Thanks again for featuring him on you awesome channel Rick. I love it. Dave from down-under 🇦🇺
How do you get that good? That's probably 20 000 hours of practice and the same in live performance over 50 plus years in the business. I've said this before, but I"ll say it again, Tommy's a national treasure for us Australians.
Ricks giggling and going 'Wow'.. He can't believe what hes witnessing . I watched some Shredder prior to this. Zillions of notes but musically unmoving . I think Steve Vai said Tommy was the most amazing musician he'd witnessed.
Tommy is just so melodic, soulful and skillful. I can only dream to be able to improvise on the spot like that. He just makes even expert & professional guitarists feel inadequate, but at the same time so enthralled, inspired and ecstatic from his amazing playing.
Yet another fine example of Tommy E’s amazing prowess… unbelievable depth and breadth… on the guitar. Thanks for getting and sharing this terrific interview!!👏
"I'm not playing the guitar. I'm playing music." That is golden advice Tommy. Thanks so much for opening my eyes, and thanks for all the joy you have given me over the years. I have loved your playing since the "Hey Hey" days man. Thanks Rick for showcasing this extraordinary guitarist...sorry...musician!
This IS really the idea, to play music and not really the guitar at all - but honestly you have to ‘hear’ it in your head as music - and have enough technique that you can forget it all and just say things… it’s the way to go but it takes 10,000 hours to get there and you need the mental aptitude to just speak vs playing shapes and patterns and it’s like another level of communicating - which in the end, thats what it is - “communication”
Tommy is unique in the world of music, in that he is the best guitar picker in the world, in the history of music! Thank You, Tommy. You are our treasure!
Absolutely, hard to say best but he's definitely on the same level as all the other "best". If you don't know them check out people like Bela fleck, pat Martino, billy strings, John Scofield
Love the look of pure joy on Rick's face. Priceless 🙂 I was once a Sydney-based stage-roadie (mid 1980s) and I had the chance to look after Tommy twice when he was a guest player for 'The Kevin Borich Band'. Already a brilliant guitarist, and a sweeter guy you could not ask for. It's wonderful to see him still out there doing his thing. 🤗
Took a master class from Tommy in 2007. It was life changing. His humility, class and obvious skills inspired me to start playing guitar at a much higher level. After sitting with him, I became a student of music again. He is a treasure. I still draw from the lessons learned that weekend at Westminster College in Utah.
I think maybe the reason Rick is such a great interviewer is people feel comfortable with him because he is a musician and people basically just talk about their love of music and Rick doesn’t really have to say anything!
Having followed Tommy for years (1990) I've always loved how he focuses on the melody and has fun with everything he plays. Catch him in a show and your taken to a new place within your self you might never have found otherwise.
Isn't it fun to see a true master blow through truly unique stuff right off their head and make is seem so easy. I really like watching Rick, who has seen his fair share of truly great players, respond to this level of mind blowing stuff!
Tommy is such a treasure and amazing artist. He makes music, not just plays amazing guitar. He can play slow, really slow and so sincerely, and the humour! He is so happy, yet he has had it bloody tough. And the fact he likes Joni and Rick shows he is for real, bless you Tommy!
Rick Beato 2,, Nice one mate, I was in a Band around 1970 (I was playing with a guy called "Kevin Bloody Wilson") the nicest bloke you could ever meet, the Place was called "Kalgoorlie" & we went to see Tommy Emmanuel & his whole family Father, Brothers, Sister, Play. Just astounding, even all those years ago
I’m so glad you interviewed Tommy. Such mastery of the instrument. The warm-up playing was just off the charts, with each step up revealing different musical ideas… and his phrasing is ridiculous in the most amazing ways! And then discussing and showing the way he ‘sings’ the melody with such stirring musicality. Absolutely lovely.
Im glad Rick snipped this little section of the interview. Because I think about this part so much. Extremely inspirational so see how far you can go with the instrument. The guitar is just an extension of Tommy's body.
Spellbound through the whole vid. I was "ooing" everytime Rick was! One of the great attributes of RB is his childlike awe and exuberance -- it's contageous. Thanks RB!
This is more than a thumbs up. Tommy has a huge vocabulary of musical moves that are just outstanding. The amount of practice and the striving for perfection are written all over his playing.
I am a total fan of Tommy... He has so much knowledge and he is the best person... once he started a chat with me on social media- I had to check 3 times if its maybe a fake account lol we just talked about music and he was so glad i was a guitarist too- Also he invited me to his gig but i am not from USA so it was impossible. I am stunned to this day. I listen to him a lot playing gipsy jazz with Joscho Stephan and I try to learn from him as much as i can. Great person!
You will never ever see a guitar player so easily off the cuff display his style and abilities right in front of you like Tommy. This is how you go from a good player to being amazing.
This was great, I love improvisation, watching an artist cerate from the heart and soul, and create the Soul Gold that we all get enriched from. There were some beatiful chord progressions, played with as much vocality as the single note melodies. That was a wonderful treat of really beautifully felt music, Thank you Tommy and Rick, really loved this one.
First..... And he did it with his eyes closed... Second. I think because he is such an amazing performer, his motions are part of his expression of emotions and it shines through in the notes. The same way SRV became part of his guitar.
Another Aussie who plays eyes closed and has great flow is Ben Eunson. Different style from Tommy but for me, also highly listenable. He really elevated vgm jazz when he jammed with Pat Bartley.
Sooo good! I caught him for the first time in the late 1990s at Winfield. Then, later after I started my business I attented one of his master classes and gave him a compressor (yeah I know that's the exact wrong effect this guy needs, but I wanted to give him something!). He blew my mind playing two different Beatles songs at the same time. Such a masterful performer as well.
Dear Lord can he dominate the neck with flowing ideas. What a tremendous flow… and at 5:54 so many virtuosos wail prolifically all over the neck but say nothing with no melody. It's his melodic foundation that makes his technical prowess magical
Had the chance to see (and to talk to) Tommy in Munich round about 15y ago. Man, it was phenomenal! Just him, the venue and the audience. What a great musician and nice and kind guy! Thank you Rick for having him!
A few thoughts occur to me on viewing this. Tommy’s greatness is a result of an immense knowledge of popular music combined with complete mastery of his instrument and rich refined taste. As other commenters have noted, he doesn’t impose his ego on a piece but uses his knowledge and taste In service of the music while making a fresh statement. Watch how little Rick speaks. Instead he plays the role of the listener (course you aren’t going to find a smarter listener anywhere in the world) and responds to the amazing musical choices Tommy makes. I keep saying this - so many of Rick’s interviews should be in the Library of Congress to preserve our cultural heritage. For sure, this is one of them.
Rick, I wish you could find someone that could play guitar! Whew, Tommy is terrific! I have always loved his energy and expression and all on acoustic which is hard to do! Thanks!
I had the distinct pleasure of seeing Tommy and Frank Vignola play together years ago and it was one of the most amazing things I’ve ever borne witness to in any context.
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What a wonderfull wold is just "twinkle twinkle little star"!!??
I just noticed
Wow. Tommy just puts so much genuine fun into music, that it is almost impossible not to smile and laugh when hearing him. Amazing.
I was just doing that bro😂he is my father figure n idol n hero n what not
especially when keeps changing Keys…..
@@stevenheath741that is not easy to do... This guy really amazing
Dynamics. Yes. Melody. Yes. But this guy's time-keeping is unparalleled. If you don't believe me, listen to his foot tapping. Absolutely unreal.
He actually started out as a drummer :)
Besides being a drummer Tommy practices everyday with a metronome! Yes people remember the metronome that most of us hate😊 everyday!😊
they're special shoes with bit keeping mechanism,
The beauty of his melodic playing brings me to tears. What a damn legend.
@@kimseniorb No need to be rude.
As a guitar player, I am always blown away by Tommy's voice on the guitar. Saw him live in Seattle... seeing Tommy play live is just simply amazing. In my opinion, he is indisputably the best acoustic player in the world.
His brother was a baddass also
Naudo is better.
@@davisworth5114 I loved his cover of Apache!
Put an electric guitar in his hand and see what you get ;-)
@@moritzhummel9747 His jam with Joe Bonamassa and Josh Smith was insane with him on the electric. He was also jamming with people like Bucky Pizzarelli doing jazz. Tommy is the quintessential guitar player
Tommy horsing around and playing a part of a song to explain arrangement concepts is more music than most guitar players play in their entire lives.
4:00 woah
There are some (not many) guitarists that just make me happy, every time I hear them. Tommy Emmanuel is one of them.
"Because it's FUN!" I love it when he goes out there ...and outdoes himself and laughs. Tommy Emmanuel is THE most joyful musician on earth.
I’ve never seen this guy not playing with 💯 passion
4 minutes of unstructured genius , what a joy !
I love watching you giggle as Tommy's playing. I have the same reaction. I'm just giddy. :)
The G.O.A.T ❤
Absolutely. I remember seeing Tommy at Selinas in the Coogee Bay Hotel about 45 years ago, and it was probably the best live gig I've seen, and back then I was seeing live bands almost on a weekly basis. ✌️🇦🇺
His playing is so fluid, lyrical, soulful. Technical without the ego. Simply amazing. Blown away.
RIP ~ Phil Emanuel 🎸 so blessed to have been able to see them both together many times in 🇦🇺
Brother?
Yes, they were special together...!!
Rick’s reaction to those improvised shuffles is so relatable! Sometimes someone’s playing is just so impressive that you start to laugh! So amazing!
It's as though he's speechless, but realizes it's his channel, and he needs to say something. :D
Doesn’t seem humanly possible to play so beautifully and effortlessly.
He practises 8-10 hours a day; every day. He just loves the guitar.
Oh my gosh, does Tommy ever have a bad day? I was living in the North East of England for 6 years (I’m presently in Australia). A friend called one day and said Tommy Emmanuel is performing in the local pub. I said, no he isn’t. Tommy performs to thousands. Well, my friend gave me the number of the pub (called the Ropery in Sunderland). We booked in and decided to go for a meal before the concert. Who should be in the restaurant but fellow Aussie, Tommy Emmanuel. We introduced ourselves and he shook our hands and was such a nice guy. After dinner Tommy performed to a packed house of about 100 people. I believe he blew the speakers in the pub. During the two hour performance he welcomed the “fellow Aussies” to the pub and performed an Aussie medley just for us. What a super-nice guy he is. I will never forget that night or Tommy’s flawless and amazing performance. Thanks again for featuring him on you awesome channel Rick. I love it. Dave from down-under 🇦🇺
Laughter and smiling is the best reaction one can have. Loved watching it, Tommy's a gentleman and a legend!
What a treasure Tommy is. I cried watching him play just the melody of how deep is your love. "Tone is in the hands" as they say
YES! He has the most beautiful way of playing that one. Such an amazing arrangement
How do you get that good? That's probably 20 000 hours of practice and the same in live performance over 50 plus years in the business. I've said this before, but I"ll say it again, Tommy's a national treasure for us Australians.
When Tommy's smiling, you can be sure you're gonna be crying pretty soon ❤
When a person enjoying his profession brings you to a smile.
As an Aussie, I’m glad he shares himself to the world of music.
Tommy Emmanuel is not only a master of guitar, he is a real master and genius of music!
And a beautiful person.
Had the pleasure of driving Tommy round in 2003 and got to hang and jam with him. He makes everyone who plays with him sound amazing!
Tommy is from another planet! It's not only about his virtuosisim, but what is unique is his showmanship and how it makes look insane licks simple!
True.he can sing and not only play complicated pieces, but also normally interact with people so smoothly.
Ricks giggling and going 'Wow'.. He can't believe what hes witnessing . I watched some Shredder prior to this. Zillions of notes but musically unmoving .
I think Steve Vai said Tommy was the most amazing musician he'd witnessed.
Tommy is just so melodic, soulful and skillful. I can only dream to be able to improvise on the spot like that. He just makes even expert & professional guitarists feel inadequate, but at the same time so enthralled, inspired and ecstatic from his amazing playing.
Yet another fine example of Tommy E’s amazing prowess… unbelievable depth and breadth… on the guitar. Thanks for getting and sharing this terrific interview!!👏
"I'm not playing the guitar. I'm playing music." That is golden advice Tommy. Thanks so much for opening my eyes, and thanks for all the joy you have given me over the years. I have loved your playing since the "Hey Hey" days man. Thanks Rick for showcasing this extraordinary guitarist...sorry...musician!
This IS really the idea, to play music and not really the guitar at all - but honestly you have to ‘hear’ it in your head as music - and have enough technique that you can forget it all and just say things… it’s the way to go but it takes 10,000 hours to get there and you need the mental aptitude to just speak vs playing shapes and patterns and it’s like another level of communicating - which in the end, thats what it is - “communication”
Ah Tommy, wonderful, genuine guy and one of the best guitarists in the world for sure.
Tommy is unique in the world of music, in that he is the best guitar picker in the world, in the history of music! Thank You, Tommy. You are our treasure!
Absolutely, hard to say best but he's definitely on the same level as all the other "best". If you don't know them check out people like Bela fleck, pat Martino, billy strings, John Scofield
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RUclips comment section. What a Wonderful World.
Love the look of pure joy on Rick's face. Priceless 🙂
I was once a Sydney-based stage-roadie (mid 1980s) and I had the chance to look after Tommy twice when he was a guest player for 'The Kevin Borich Band'. Already a brilliant guitarist, and a sweeter guy you could not ask for. It's wonderful to see him still out there doing his thing. 🤗
What I love about the genius of Tommy is whenever he is interviewed you get a free concert.
True story - Ran into Tommy totally randomly on a hotel elevator once 😆 I was like “hey you’re uh, you’re Tommy Emmanuel” - it was super surreal haha
10 bucks he already knew that! 😂
@@simon_patterson hahaha
Took a master class from Tommy in 2007. It was life changing. His humility, class and obvious skills inspired me to start playing guitar at a much higher level. After sitting with him, I became a student of music again. He is a treasure. I still draw from the lessons learned that weekend at Westminster College in Utah.
I had a smile the whole video: Just Beautiful!
‘How deep is your love’ indeed! Tommy just loves music, musicians and his audience and it really shows. I smiled all the way through this.
His gift brings me to tears. ❤
I onced see Tommy live and he BLASTED us all away with his pure power of enthusiasmus while playing. Very impressive, i will never forget this❤
We are so lucky to be alive to be able to listen to the music of this (hard working) musician/artist!
Tommy is the Best acoustic guitar player of all time for my ears.
Rick giggling like a kid listening to Tommy is ALL OF US when we see Tommy live! Giggled from start to finish in just utter awe!
Happy and proud to say I’ve met that man and his brother, RIP Phil, amazing artists, beautiful humans.
Got a smile plastered on my face!!!!
I think maybe the reason Rick is such a great interviewer is people feel comfortable with him because he is a musician and people basically just talk about their love of music and Rick doesn’t really have to say anything!
Of course choosing awesome people like Tommy to interview helps 😂😂😂!!
Tommy is so great. I've been a fan since the 90's.
Having followed Tommy for years (1990) I've always loved how he focuses on the melody and has fun with everything he plays. Catch him in a show and your taken to a new place within your self you might never have found otherwise.
Isn't it fun to see a true master blow through truly unique stuff right off their head and make is seem so easy. I really like watching Rick, who has seen his fair share of truly great players, respond to this level of mind blowing stuff!
This man is a treasure of the earth. What a treat just to hear him run through these ideas like they're nothing.
Tommy is just the best!! He has so much fun & is just pure Entertainment!! Amazing!
Chet must be smiling seeing how the young Aussie has progressed...what a pleasure it must be to be in the presence of such greatness.
I become still and captivated every time I hear Tommy play!
If there is a better acoustic guitarist on the planet I've yet to find him/her.
"Here, There And Everywhere" by tommy and frank vignola collaborations is soulful. very beautiful melody and harmony and make me tears.
Tommy Emmanuel ..... the Jeff Beck of acoustic guitar!
Has dedicated his life and continually dedicated his life to perfecting his craft!
Tommy is such a treasure and amazing artist. He makes music, not just plays amazing guitar. He can play slow, really slow and so sincerely, and the humour! He is so happy, yet he has had it bloody tough. And the fact he likes Joni and Rick shows he is for real, bless you Tommy!
Rick Beato 2,, Nice one mate, I was in a Band around 1970 (I was playing with a guy called "Kevin Bloody Wilson") the nicest bloke you could ever meet, the Place was called "Kalgoorlie" & we went to see Tommy Emmanuel & his whole family Father, Brothers, Sister, Play. Just astounding, even all those years ago
Did you get to Kal in a burned out blue fj?
Now that’s a name I haven’t heard for a while! Kevin Bloody Wilson - just so hilariously Aussie 😂
Now that’s a name I haven’t heard for a while! Kevin Bloody Wilson - just so hilariously Aussie 😂
I saw Tommy Emmanuel last year at the Carolina Theatre in Durham, and it was one of the best shows I've ever seen. He's an amazing entertainer.
I had the pleasure of seeing Tommy live a few times in the Boston area… absolutely stunning performances, just breathtaking playing
Watching Rick Beato be entertained along side all of us is a great moment
Wow! Sweet ! Wish the interview was longer but I really appreciate the opportunity to see and hear this. Thanks man
The entire interview is linked right below the video.
@@Transterra55 Ahhhh thank you
Tommy is beyond incredible every single time he plays. A national treasure.
What a treasure he is. pure emotion. Thank you for this
I’m so glad you interviewed Tommy. Such mastery of the instrument. The warm-up playing was just off the charts, with each step up revealing different musical ideas… and his phrasing is ridiculous in the most amazing ways! And then discussing and showing the way he ‘sings’ the melody with such stirring musicality. Absolutely lovely.
As enjoyable as it is to listen to Tommy, I find it equally entertaining watching Rick laughing at all the fantastic ideas coming out of that guitar.
fluidity and creativity are unlimited with TE.
I’ve seen TE in performance several times- always inspiring and learn something new. ❤
Im glad Rick snipped this little section of the interview. Because I think about this part so much. Extremely inspirational so see how far you can go with the instrument.
The guitar is just an extension of Tommy's body.
I love the part at 4:00 😂 looks like both of them are having a great time
Spellbound through the whole vid. I was "ooing" everytime Rick was! One of the great attributes of RB is his childlike awe and exuberance -- it's contageous. Thanks RB!
This is more than a thumbs up. Tommy has a huge vocabulary of musical moves that are just outstanding. The amount of practice and the striving for perfection are written all over his playing.
I am a total fan of Tommy... He has so much knowledge and he is the best person... once he started a chat with me on social media- I had to check 3 times if its maybe a fake account lol we just talked about music and he was so glad i was a guitarist too- Also he invited me to his gig but i am not from USA so it was impossible. I am stunned to this day. I listen to him a lot playing gipsy jazz with Joscho Stephan and I try to learn from him as much as i can. Great person!
I can hear the rhythm the entire time. bravo
Tommy is the world ambassador of acoustic guitar. Very humble talking about other players...but he truly is the very best.
Tommy's technique is a wonder to behold.
Tommy playing to Rick's tap. Awesome.
It's usually Tommy's leg that can't stop, so was surprised.
You will never ever see a guitar player so easily off the cuff display his style and abilities right in front of you like Tommy. This is how you go from a good player to being amazing.
This was great, I love improvisation, watching an artist cerate from the heart and soul, and create the Soul Gold that we all get enriched from. There were some beatiful chord progressions, played with as much vocality as the single note melodies. That was a wonderful treat of really beautifully felt music, Thank you Tommy and Rick, really loved this one.
First..... And he did it with his eyes closed... Second. I think because he is such an amazing performer, his motions are part of his expression of emotions and it shines through in the notes. The same way SRV became part of his guitar.
Another Aussie who plays eyes closed and has great flow is Ben Eunson. Different style from Tommy but for me, also highly listenable. He really elevated vgm jazz when he jammed with Pat Bartley.
Sooo good! I caught him for the first time in the late 1990s at Winfield. Then, later after I started my business I attented one of his master classes and gave him a compressor (yeah I know that's the exact wrong effect this guy needs, but I wanted to give him something!). He blew my mind playing two different Beatles songs at the same time. Such a masterful performer as well.
One if the best guitarists in history, right up there with Django!
Had to look him up. No wonder he’s so good, spending all those years at being a session player. I love his happy go lucky disposition.
One of the all time greats in any style!
Tommy... the greatest of them all...
I think the hosts giggling is just as enjoyable as Tommy’s playing. He looks like he’s having an absolute blast just watching the master. 😀🤟🏻
I am always amazed at his left hands ability to stretch out and cover so much ground including his thumb. He is a true magician.
It's always amazing to see someone so utterly talented and yet so humble and honest...
Tommy is possessed by the guitar Devil! Absolutely incredible player and a true gentleman!
It’s like a musical waterfall pouring out of this guy. Incredible
Seeing Tommy play in December- can’t wait!!
Dear Lord can he dominate the neck with flowing ideas. What a tremendous flow… and at 5:54 so many virtuosos wail prolifically all over the neck but say nothing with no melody. It's his melodic foundation that makes his technical prowess magical
Had the chance to see (and to talk to) Tommy in Munich round about 15y ago. Man, it was phenomenal! Just him, the venue and the audience. What a great musician and nice and kind guy! Thank you Rick for having him!
its important for human to see such greatness and beauty once in a while
Man he plays beautiful guitar. Masterful!
I never tire of hearing Tommy play.
Expressive is an understatement of dynamic experience performed in flow. What a wonderful gift Tommy is!
One thing about Tommy is that every guitar sounds great in his hands. He has mastered the art of the perfect guitar tone
Jesus! I was about to fall asleep because IT’S late, when stumbled onto this video. This guy has my heart racing and I’m smiling ear to ear.
A few thoughts occur to me on viewing this. Tommy’s greatness is a result of an immense knowledge of popular music combined with complete mastery of his instrument and rich refined taste. As other commenters have noted, he doesn’t impose his ego on a piece but uses his knowledge and taste In service of the music while making a fresh statement. Watch how little Rick speaks. Instead he plays the role of the listener (course you aren’t going to find a smarter listener anywhere in the world) and responds to the amazing musical choices Tommy makes. I keep saying this - so many of Rick’s interviews should be in the Library of Congress to preserve our cultural heritage. For sure, this is one of them.
Rick, I wish you could find someone that could play guitar! Whew, Tommy is terrific! I have always loved his energy and expression and all on acoustic which is hard to do! Thanks!
I had the distinct pleasure of seeing Tommy and Frank Vignola play together years ago and it was one of the most amazing things I’ve ever borne witness to in any context.