I was fired yesterday afternoon from a six year job that was crap but I needed. Today I watched this video again and smiled. Yep, everything is good with Adam Rafferty around.
I've been playing guitar for over 50 years. Even though I watch you play the bass line, my mind still can't comprehend that you are playing bass, while keeping up such fluid lead lines, perfect rhythm, tasteful chording and joyful exuberance in ever moment. I wish you the greatest happiness in every aspect of your life. Your playing enriches my life more than you'll ever know! Thank you! BP
Mr. Adam Rafferty I'll have you know, that that amazing Right hand touch has guided me for years now! lol That includes of course, you're beautiful ever so light Right hand approach as well. Your Beautiful arrangements and sensitive touch, tone, tempo, technique and timing, have kept me honest and happy for many years. lol These are some of the principles I myself study and do my best to instill in my young students. God bless, peace be with you and may your personal creative journey bring you peace and prosperity. ❤
That's absolutely breathtaking! What a talent, what a great performer. Adam does not need any accompaniment: He plays melody, bass, rhytm, accompaniment, all by himself. Thats real art. Thank you, Adam, and all the best to you.
This is by far one of the most creative arrangements of Misty I have ever heard, and I am a Misty freak going on 50 years now. Great swing and feel, beautiful choices for Norse, just great. Thanks for posting this, if you ever come near me, you have 10 tickets sold.
Brilliant!- years ago I watched and enjoyed your videos; when I retired in 2017 I started getting into learning the piano but now drifting back to finger style guitar. In the meantime I became a huge admirer of Josh Turner Guitar (not the country guy) a massive talent on guitar etc. So you dropped of the RUclips radar - back now though as I go through your RUclips catalog again and try and learn some new tunes. Cheers from the uk.
The smoothest "funky fingerstyle" acoustic guitar player in the world. There are none who run the fretboard with any more slickness than Adam. His left hand looks like hes making no effort jumping from the lower frets to the octaves and back...and that rolling bass is superb! Definitely in my "Adam Top 10". Bravo, Herr Guitarmeister!
Such a joy to watch you play - those facial expressions and putting your entire body into it. You're just feeling that groove...........a man who truly loves his instrument.
Listened to this again and am blown away! It's got it all. Rhythm, walking bass lines, finger style lead, strumming, chord substitution, chord melody, etc, etc! What a treat!
Absolutely wonderful. This song gets such a bum rap, mostly because it has been so overplayed. Along comes Adam to show us that this great Erroll Garner tune can be contemporary and fresh. It is also cool to see this jazz standard work so well in a Fingerstyle arrangement. I would love to learn this version (I am anticipating many hours of work & practice for myself!) and I am hoping it will be on your new teaching site which opens next week. BTW Adam, the walking bass is fantastic but my favorite parts are the limited use of harmonics for melody notes, which is so cool.
I keep coming back to this. I never get enough of that bass line. Still can't really wrap my head (or fingers) around how you do it so smoothly. Great job, Adam.
Bonjour Adam, De toutes les versions de Misty que j'ai écouté, la votre est fabuleuse, jazzy à souhait, je suis ébahi par votre dextérité, bravo et merci de nous enchanter*
Adam. I've been playing longer than you have been alive. The difference is that you are a very gifted and talented arranger and player. I realize that you have put in years of hard work but what you've got is alot more than that.
I am 72. Got a $15 Sears Silvertone steel string acoustic ordered from the catalog in 1958. Anyway I kind of think players are the best judge of talent. And talent cannot be taught. You just recognize it immediately when you see or hear it.
This one made my jaw drop. When you think you can kinda expect what you're going to hear from a player who's music and style you're familiar with, this comes along, one of the most brilliant and innovative fingerstyle pieces I've ever heard. What a joy that was to listen to. Wow...
Back for another listen ... even better, and more amazing, the second time around. Love the continuous bass line movement, so spot-on that when you're soloing I can still hear (feel) the bass line. Thanks as always for the GREAT music you bring to the acoustic guitar, and for the inspiration!
Just brilliant. Pure joy, just so so good. I'm a sucker for a walking bass line and this fulfilled my need. I can't describe how good I found this, it's just perfection. You seem like an old hippy Adam but you are much too young. Martin Taylor (the master of the walking bass) would love this.
![Misty [Erroll Garner, 1954] Jazz Guitar](http://i.ytimg.com/vi/a7bV7tlqBUk/mqdefault.jpg)
I was fired yesterday afternoon from a six year job that was crap but I needed. Today I watched this video again and smiled. Yep, everything is good with Adam Rafferty around.
How's the job situation going, and how are you doing? Hope you're well 😀
I've been playing guitar for over 50 years. Even though I watch you play the bass line, my mind still can't comprehend that you are playing bass, while keeping up such fluid lead lines, perfect rhythm, tasteful chording and joyful exuberance in ever moment. I wish you the greatest happiness in every aspect of your life. Your playing enriches my life more than you'll ever know! Thank you!
BP
indysavant1 Thank you thank you!!!!
Adam Rafferty Hold on I thought the bass was like a backing track or something! This is amazing!
Adam I think the same is great your interpretation, greetings.
Nice work
He learned off Martin Taylor
This arrangement of Misty with the walking bass makes thesong fun and uplifting - really love it.
Thank you! I'm glad you enjoyed this arrangement. Stay tuned for more! 🎶🎸👍
This has the time feel that most players dream of. It was a joy to watch, thanks Adam!
There are many astonishingly talented fingerstyle guitarists around but I don't know any who groove and float over the rhythm like Adam.
I don't have the faintest idea about guitar playing nor any other instrument for that matter, but I know this is genius. Bravo!
Mr. Adam Rafferty I'll have you know, that that amazing Right hand touch has guided me for years now! lol That includes of course, you're beautiful ever so light Right hand approach as well. Your Beautiful arrangements and sensitive touch, tone, tempo, technique and timing, have kept me honest and happy for many years. lol These are some of the principles I myself study and do my best to instill in my young students. God bless, peace be with you and may your personal creative journey bring you peace and prosperity. ❤
You are too kind, thank you my friend! EMail me anytime.
RUclips seriously needs a love button! I mean this is not something I like and go away! This man is an alien!
All I can say is ... WOW! Sounds like a duet!!! Sooo....cool.
What a dynamic groove with just one instrument!
Thank you
this song has a crazy sonorous bassline progession
That's absolutely breathtaking! What a talent, what a great performer. Adam does not need any accompaniment: He plays melody, bass, rhytm, accompaniment, all by himself. Thats real art. Thank you, Adam, and all the best to you.
Ogg Mandino says in one of his books, that one of the most important things in life is being ORIGINAL; you dear Adam are this.
make me smile all the way
Thanks!!!
This is by far one of the most creative arrangements of Misty I have ever heard, and I am a Misty freak going on 50 years now. Great swing and feel, beautiful choices for Norse, just great. Thanks for posting this, if you ever come near me, you have 10 tickets sold.
Sounds like a really good trio performing that!
Thank you David! :-)
What a soulful rendition.
Marvelous tempo management and phrasing!
Thank you ! 😊
A one-man orchestra is all that can be said. Great.
Andy - thank you so much 😊
Adam, this is the most totally bad-ass arrangement of "Misty" ever!!! I love it. Outstanding performance! 👍🏼
that ba**ss line
Brilliant!- years ago I watched and enjoyed your videos; when I retired in 2017 I started getting into learning the piano but now drifting back to finger style guitar. In the meantime I became a huge admirer of Josh Turner Guitar (not the country guy) a massive talent on guitar etc. So you dropped of the RUclips radar - back now though as I go through your RUclips catalog again and try and learn some new tunes. Cheers from the uk.
Great to see you! Josh Turner is super. I saw when he was younger he covered one of my arrangements LOL hope I get a roytalty check :-)
The smoothest "funky fingerstyle" acoustic guitar player in the world. There are none who run the fretboard with any more slickness than Adam. His left hand looks like hes making no effort jumping from the lower frets to the octaves and back...and that rolling bass is superb! Definitely in my "Adam Top 10". Bravo, Herr Guitarmeister!
Such a joy to watch you play - those facial expressions and putting your entire body into it. You're just feeling that groove...........a man who truly loves his instrument.
This is phenomenal... Love it! Showcases your real gift.
+Makeda Taylor Aw, thanks!
Beautiful work of art....you make playing guitar look so fascinating. Thanks 👍
Adam I been watching you since I was 16 --- I'm 26 now getting better every year and you blow my mind in new ways every time I watch
Stay inspired! When will I get to hear you?
Me encanta esta versión tuya!!!
Listened to this again and am blown away! It's got it all. Rhythm, walking bass lines, finger style lead, strumming, chord substitution, chord melody, etc, etc! What a treat!
Love the continuous running bass!
Thanks & groove on! 😊
to me this is probably the best suited piece to really show adams special craftmanship....
Thank you! 😊
I have three words for you: WORLD CLASS GENIUS, on par with Tommy!
Keep coming back to this bro.
Simply amazing
I'm coming back to this every few weeks. I have watched this one for more than 1000 times Adam. This is one of my favourite ones man.
Severin Gomboc Guitar thanks Sevi!!!
Fantastic arrangement and playing as always!
Please you SHOULD ALSO DO A COVER OF THIS SONG !! it
Absolutely wonderful. This song gets such a bum rap, mostly because it has been so overplayed. Along comes Adam to show us that this great Erroll Garner tune can be contemporary and fresh. It is also cool to see this jazz standard work so well in a Fingerstyle arrangement. I would love to learn this version (I am anticipating many hours of work & practice for myself!) and I am hoping it will be on your new teaching site which opens next week.
BTW Adam, the walking bass is fantastic but my favorite parts are the limited use of harmonics for melody notes, which is so cool.
I keep coming back to this. I never get enough of that bass line. Still can't really wrap my head (or fingers) around how you do it so smoothly. Great job, Adam.
Love the walking baseline Adam. Many thanks.
Bonjour Adam,
De toutes les versions de Misty que j'ai écouté, la votre est fabuleuse, jazzy à souhait, je suis ébahi par votre dextérité, bravo et merci de nous enchanter*
Your voice is in your right hand ,and it is truly your own sound , bravo Adam
Thanks David!
OMG, just found this, a sublime presentation, played with finesse and taste. What a player, oozes grace and humility, just primo. Great job A.R.
Oh man, thank you so much.
That walking bass though!
Adam. I've been playing longer than you have been alive. The difference is that you are a very gifted and talented arranger and player. I realize that you have put in years of hard work but what you've got is alot more than that.
revedmusic Aw man thanks. By the way, Im 46....you been playing that long ? :-)
I am 72. Got a $15 Sears Silvertone steel string acoustic ordered from the catalog in 1958. Anyway I kind of think players are the best judge of talent. And talent cannot be taught. You just recognize it immediately when you see or hear it.
Adam has to be the best arranger of solo guitar music around. Not just a great guitar technician (up there with Tommy E.) but a fantastic musician.
This one made my jaw drop. When you think you can kinda expect what you're going to hear from a player who's music and style you're familiar with, this comes along, one of the most brilliant and innovative fingerstyle pieces I've ever heard. What a joy that was to listen to. Wow...
Buco Bucolini thank you!!!!!
Yeah baby ! So inspired and jazzy ! And you do not need a metronome : you ARE a metronome ! Thank you Adam, for that version, straight to my heart.
Nice to know I'm not alone. Base, lead and rhythm, three for the price of one and you made the song your own. Thanks Adam.
One of the best versions I ever herd. Love the bass
John - thank you so much :-)
Like the way how u enjoy ur playing,really a big fan of urs,pls publish more tutorial video thanks!
Best i`v seen. Adam please upload a lesson for it on your website, can`t wait :)
Adam, I play this song..... and that's all I do, you feel it what a treat, AMAZING! Thanks.
bellísimo como tocas.
Back for another listen ... even better, and more amazing, the second time around. Love the continuous bass line movement, so spot-on that when you're soloing I can still hear (feel) the bass line. Thanks as always for the GREAT music you bring to the acoustic guitar, and for the inspiration!
Ohhh, Adam! You're simply the best!!!
Thank you for giving your audience such joy!!!!
Thanks & groove on! 😊
Pure class. Walking bass outstanding.
Thanks & groove on! 😊
What a great swing you have, great playing and wonderful time
There is no one more smoother and groovier !!!Always a pleasure and excitement to hear you Adam!!!Many blessings to you friend!!!
Thanks Jeff - I will be in touch with the new site....
Looking forward to it Adam! !!!👍🎸
Beautiful, love it ! Listen to it over & over. Thank you for sharing
Thank you for refreshing misty with your soul !!!
I can't get enough of Adam! I love this guy!
so beautiful sound! im touched by your playing how can i get sheet this music?
Fantastic,superb, love it.....You really are a great guitarist dude.....
Great!!!
Just brilliant. Pure joy, just so so good. I'm a sucker for a walking bass line and this fulfilled my need. I can't describe how good I found this, it's just perfection. You seem like an old hippy Adam but you are much too young. Martin Taylor (the master of the walking bass) would love this.
Superbe interprétation ! L'arrangement est d'une grande subtilité.Bravo !
Me encantó mucho esta versión con el bajo caminante
Pán Adam, ste vynikajúci gitarista, sledujem vaše hranie na gitare.....Waw waw waw😀😀😀
Oh, these bass runs are just getting better. Keep 'em coming Adam !!
what a clear and beautiful tone,
congrats!
jazzy greetings from Brazil :)
Very well done, Adam!
Mesmerized. Absolutely beautiful.
That was really awesome Adam! :D
Very nice played, i love this. Thumps up Adam.
Great thanks for tune
John - thank you so much 😊
this is outstanding. nothing else...
so nice when the bass is moving around like that Adam,,,supernice version of misty for solo acoustic..Always nice to listen to you adam
Amazing!!!
Great job adam! You should do more tutorials!
I listened to this an hour ago and I am still tapping my foot and shaking my head.
Wow
Adam you are wonderful.
Superb fantastic
Thanks & groove on! 😊
What finesse !
For me the more beautiful version of "misty" on guitar !
impressionnant ce toucher de guitare !
You are so great! The music just feels so good when you play.. always!!
Played with such soul and passion. Great as always.
To this day one of my favorite fingerstyle videos
Thank you so much! I’m honored to hear that it’s one of your favorites. Your support means the world to me! 🎶🎸😊
Wowwwww amazing swing
Breathtaking. Great feel, great arrangement, great performance. Thank you.
Absolutely amazing! Now I know what will keep me busy over the holiday season. Thanks a lot for this superbe arrangement!
Thanks & groove on! 😊
Muy buena versión, excelente
Absolutely beautiful.. A real "tower of achievement".
Just...Wow!
beautiful work Adam, always love listening and watching you play...
What can I say , you are truly a master .
Was waiting for this one. Thanks Adam!
regrese por el túnel del tiempo Adam, excelente arreglo e interpretacion.
Love it all man you the best
Thank you Cliff! 😊
Such a great guitar player! 😃
Thanks!
Adam you are the best! Very impressive! Thank You!
Formidable, great
Thanks & groove on! 😊Paolo
That was fabulous!! Thank you for making an old favorite seem new.
Thanks & groove on! 😊
That's insanely good! Start-to-finish, a totally sweet arrangement.