Unfortunately it seems in this day and age most people take musicians and even virtuosos like Gordon for granted. We have so much of everything and in immediate demand that people.like Gordon arent respected as much as they should be. I saw him play at Derby in the 90s and wveryone was rapt.
In the 1960s my dad worked with a very young Gordon in woolwich, when GG came to do a gig in my dads hometown many years later and we all dutifully trooped off to see him. My dad showed Gordon a flier he had from the 60s and G asked if he could have it. He didn’t remember my dad, but my dad was chuffed to see his old apprentice doing so well. My dad was a painter and decorator, nothing to do with music!
I live in Brecon South Wales. About 10 years ago.... There's was an ad up in the Theatre window saying this guy was, playing. I'm a guitar player myself.... But had never heard of Gordon. So I decided to check out a song or 2 on RUclips. This being one of them, and The Dodo's Dream. I find him mind blowing. I told my best friend Jon about him.... He's also a guitar player.....and was equally blown away. So we decided to book 4 tickets..... 2 for our girlfriends at the time. We went..... And there was only about 50 people there. Gordon was sat on the stage. And the chairs we were sitting on and for the other people also..... We actually on the stage also. So we were sat literally 12 feet in front of him. He was absolutely mind blowing. He talked between songs. And he had a screen behind him. That would display imagery of the albums in relation to what he was playing. One photo came up of him and Brian May. About him working on this song with him. I'm a massive Queen fan also. And it was at that point..... With him mentioning other people that he knew and worked with over the years...... That I realised how well known and respected he was in the music/guitar world. I just remember thinking how lucky and privileged I was to be seeing and listening to him. The tickets I think were 8 - 10 quid. Worth every penny. And I have acquired some albums of his since. An absolute genius. What a legend. 🎸
great to see the composer after all this time. I love the full version with drum glissando and about half way thru theres a fab virtuosic rapid bit pr..ob played on a keyboard
It's great to see Gordon Giltrap playing his signature model guitar. I have one of these (guitars) too, and it is my main acoustic, and a lovely guitar. Great video - thank you for sharing :))
How can all those people walk past and not watch this total magical guitarist shame on you... Mr g giltrap I salute you
Because they are ignorant heathens
I'm pretty sure they were all appreciating it, it is a small garden so they're unlikely to go out of earshot!
Unfortunately it seems in this day and age most people take musicians and even virtuosos like Gordon for granted. We have so much of everything and in immediate demand that people.like Gordon arent respected as much as they should be.
I saw him play at Derby in the 90s and wveryone was rapt.
The dog at 0:19 should be ashamed of himself.
Maybe they were late do do something really important, stop wasting your energy judging people and use it to enjoy the music
Heard Gordon play this live at the Cellar Bar, South Hill Park. Must be something like 40 years ago. Every bit as good today.
In the 1960s my dad worked with a very young Gordon in woolwich, when GG came to do a gig in my dads hometown many years later and we all dutifully trooped off to see him.
My dad showed Gordon a flier he had from the 60s and G asked if he could have it. He didn’t remember my dad, but my dad was chuffed to see his old apprentice doing so well.
My dad was a painter and decorator, nothing to do with music!
Utterly brilliant---still!!!
Thanks so much for stepping in to 'support' The Manfreds at Tamworth last Friday Gordon. Your performance was mesmerising
Absolutely hilarious that he wrote the themes, and they were commissioned, for both BBC "Holiday" and it's competitor ITV 's "wish you were here "
Excellent performance 👏🏻 👌
Beautiful, pure genius after all these years.
It was at some friends' garden party and thank you; I was really pleased with how well it came out!
I live in Brecon South Wales. About 10 years ago.... There's was an ad up in the Theatre window saying this guy was, playing. I'm a guitar player myself.... But had never heard of Gordon. So I decided to check out a song or 2 on RUclips. This being one of them, and The Dodo's Dream. I find him mind blowing. I told my best friend Jon about him.... He's also a guitar player.....and was equally blown away. So we decided to book 4 tickets..... 2 for our girlfriends at the time. We went..... And there was only about 50 people there. Gordon was sat on the stage. And the chairs we were sitting on and for the other people also..... We actually on the stage also. So we were sat literally 12 feet in front of him. He was absolutely mind blowing. He talked between songs. And he had a screen behind him. That would display imagery of the albums in relation to what he was playing. One photo came up of him and Brian May. About him working on this song with him. I'm a massive Queen fan also. And it was at that point..... With him mentioning other people that he knew and worked with over the years...... That I realised how well known and respected he was in the music/guitar world. I just remember thinking how lucky and privileged I was to be seeing and listening to him. The tickets I think were 8 - 10 quid. Worth every penny. And I have acquired some albums of his since. An absolute genius. What a legend. 🎸
"Bring back memories of all those hollidays we couldn't afford..." 😂😂😂😂😂
"Solo" chitarra e chitarrista... "solo" 👍👍👍👏👏👏
He gets the harmonics so right, masterful.
Wonderful...the sort of music we don't get any more.
magic, many thanks
Aw, always warms the heart when a wee yin likes the music :-)
Such a classic, looks exhausting to play ...thumbs up
Absolutely fantastic .
great to see the composer after all this time. I love the full version with drum glissando and about half way thru theres a fab virtuosic rapid bit pr..ob played on a keyboard
When he talked about the "holiday special" I thought we would get a bit os "The carnival", which is my favourite from him
It's great to see Gordon Giltrap playing his signature model guitar. I have one of these (guitars) too, and it is my main acoustic, and a lovely guitar. Great video - thank you for sharing :))
that little gitl... haaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa great
Just brilliant
Brilliant, Gordon. Have always admired your skills, since I first heard them during your solo performances on the Buskers' Tour in 1969....
Wow, love it
wow my dad's first cousin and its the first time I've seen him they look a like lol brilliant guitarist
Sounds like 3 guitars being played
When the little girl dances…..
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Where and when was this, looks just like a regular pub gig...very cool indeed!
AND he's still got a great head of hair. So annoying GG.
When the little girl dances…..