Phil is definitely one of the best guitarists of all time, and extremely versatile. Possibly the most under appreciated musician of our day. LOVE this piece!!!!
Agreed. Though it may be because he’s a dick. About 20 years ago, I watched him play at a church in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada to a very welcoming and appreciative crowd of a couple of hundred. He barely spoke to the audience and at the end of his show, he just left! No appearance at the merch table. No photos with fans or autographs. No explanation from management. Nothing! Just a total, self-absorbed dick!
This song is from the album "The Wind and the Wheat". Its from 1987 and is still my favorite all time album of any genre. Over the years, I've bought several copies to give away as gifts. I remember working alone one evening while this was playing. Suddenly, I had the sence that someone very close to me had just left. It took a few seconds to realize it was just that the album had ended. I don't know how he does it but it felt like a caring friend was in the room with me.
My Brother in Christ, Phil Keaggy! He is one the world's greatest guitarists! When I became a Christian in, '78, he inspired me to change my Rock style electric guitar playing in many bands to play unplugged [acoustic] guitar. I play now for my Lord and Savior Jesus Christ! This mellow type of guitar work is so relaxing and therapeutic to people that hear me play, my family and for myself to be strong with my physical disability! God Bless!
Phil has made such a HUGE impact on so many over the past 50+ years. And yet, because he confesses to be a pro-life Christian with biblical values, he has been largely ignored by the mainstream industry. But you get amongst any group of experienced & seasoned (older) guitarists and they will definitely have heard of Phil Keaggy & have great respect for his great talent & creativity! They may or may not agree with his Christian beliefs or family values but they respect him as a very intelligent, witty, humble, genuinely kind & generous human being who knows how to make an audience smile & shake their heads in amazement how he pulls off such incredible stuff on his guitar.
when I hear and see this man's talent, his music and His body language speak clearly of worshipping Christ Jesus, his Lord & mine . I am so thankful God has so blessed us with Phil's music
Every single cell in my body, every single breath I will ever inhale and exhale, and for every single time my heart shall beat until I die, I LOVE, adore, honour and respect Phil Keaggy and his Incredible Music and Incomprehensible Guitar Wizardry more than I can ever say!!! God bless you Dear Phil! ❤️🇺🇲
I was in my twenties when I first heard Phil Keggy at a Christian Concert in NY. It was at the same place where Woodstock was held. I'm 68 now and still enjoy his older songs.
You will Always be One of My All Time favorites for music alone but in Worship! I met You in the 5th grade at Maranatha Academy in KC, MO. many many years ago. You touched me then, as You and the Holy Spirit touch me now. Thank You for using The Gift God gave You!
My first 'real' gig was Phil Keaggy at the Elmwood Hall in Belfast. My good friend Andy Black took me there when I was about 15. Phil was on his own with only an acoustic guitar. He blew me away and inspired me to play guitar. He's a genius with an amazing God given gift!
I saw Phil play in Glass Harp when they warmed up for the Kinks in 1969 at Ludlow Garage in Cincy. He blew me away and I bought all of the Glass Harp LP's and he still amazes me. He played a sunburst Les Paul and I think he still has it. One of the underrated guitarists in the world.
Learned to play this recently ... damn fine tune with dastardly stretches (without capo)! Bless you Phil, and thanks for years of unreal music with unworldly talent.
@@naifabdalkreem8294 Yes. It's capoed at the 4th fret (standard tuning, half step down) for the original recording way back in 1987. He plays it here capoed on 2nd fret.
Because you are lost. Phil your cross in obvious. You are amazing. I bout this cd in the late 80's, it is timeless. As far as I am concerned you are ranked among the greats, Michael Hedges, Leo, Mike Stern, Larry Carlton. You really did give up you reputation to follow the Lord. I respect it so much. Thank you for being an inspiration to me.
I have been watching guitarists closely for over 40 years and I play a little myself,and I have never seen a better player in my life. He does things that even Hendrix didn't do. Go Phil!!
Praise GOD Most High!! This, for me, is the best guitar instrumental music I've ever heard. It's a really great music gift from the Lord. And Phil Keaggy is one of GOD's best gift to his people and to the world...Hope & pray that someday, Mr. Keaggy could be my next door neighbour so he might perhaps teach me how to play great music like this one. GOD Bless you & family more Mr. Keaggy.
Phil Keaggy has mastered the art of music. He's always been one of the the most influential guitarists I've ever known. His playing, especially on an acoustic guitar, is full of soul and is heartfelt and genuine. When I saw this video, I nearly literally cried because I felt his playing and how soulful it was (or still is).
If you love the man's art, you'll love what he's all about even more. He lives his faith in a beautiful way. He and his wife have lost children, and you hear his grief, his triumph and his hope in his music. It comes of trusting the One who gave him his talent. He's awesome, master and musician.
I’m a Christian and juat started guitar. I’m a huge fan of jam band music and bluegrass but I felt God was saying I needed to step back. Was really looking for something where a Christian was testing his own limits as well as that of the instrument. This looks promising so far.
Heard and saw Phil Keaggy for the first time on live from Studio B. I was flipping over the Channel but his music was and instant WOW for me. I am now a fan.....thanks
I remember listening to a guy named Phil Keaggy sing as a special guest in a Neal Morse album, then went to youtube to search him and saw the first 10 seconds of this piece... ...and now 8 years after I'm a much blessed guy!
This guy just came to a theater in my home town last night. Absolutely astounding musician. Of course.. he was about thirty years older when I saw him haha.
Absolutely Incredible, one of the Greatest guitar players of all time. Thanks Phil for continuing to hit the road year after year and still more than 37 years later releasing Great new music.
I cannot see God's Spirit, but I know that He is in the way He expresses Himself through such wonderful talent that He's given this man. My heart has been captured to the point that I can sense the fragrance of grace. Interestingly enough through his music and how he lives Phil demonstrates the truth of God's love through Jesus. Thank you sir for being willing to be as God's heart & hands shape you. Your gift to me in this is beautiful. Blessings to you and yours
Phil, Thank you for this Video. sometimes I have A Memory Lapse on how to Play this. Or better, How to Keep learning to Play it the Way you composed it! Never grows Old! This Piece will be Eternal in Heaven !
This guy is soooo good. He's really well known amongst the happy clappy christian community but he deseves to be known worldwide. Such clean picking and such great songwriting. The devil has all the best tunes but he mised a few. 'Nuff respect Phill Keagy. Luv you. EdShift
Reminds me of King David and his musicality. Amazing. Thank you Phil for spreading your talent to the world and giving the glory to God. Such a beauty.
I have "Wind in the Wheat" by Phil on a vinyl record when it first came out. I love this and it does make me dream of a field of wheat blowin in the wind. He's truly VERY good and does it for the Lord.
Phil is definitely one of the best guitarists of all time, and extremely versatile. Possibly the most under appreciated musician of our day. LOVE this piece!!!!
He's my uncle and I'm not lying I promise
Such a rare and overlooked talent
totally agree
I agree as well !!!
anointed phil
Just glad he reached me with his music.
Agreed. Though it may be because he’s a dick. About 20 years ago, I watched him play at a church in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada to a very welcoming and appreciative crowd of a couple of hundred. He barely spoke to the audience and at the end of his show, he just left! No appearance at the merch table. No photos with fans or autographs. No explanation from management. Nothing! Just a total, self-absorbed dick!
He has been playing forever... and has a gift from God.
one of the best pieces for guitar I could ever get my head around.
Can you play it?! I'm trying hard....
@@pianothemes9084 peice by peice. Play it in three parts.
This song is from the album "The Wind and the Wheat". Its from 1987 and is still my favorite all time album of any genre. Over the years, I've bought several copies to give away as gifts.
I remember working alone one evening while this was playing. Suddenly, I had the sence that someone very close to me had just left. It took a few seconds to realize it was just that the album had ended. I don't know how he does it but it felt like a caring friend was in the room with me.
My Brother in Christ, Phil Keaggy! He is one the world's greatest guitarists! When I became a Christian in, '78, he inspired me to change my Rock style electric guitar playing in many bands to play unplugged [acoustic] guitar. I play now for my Lord and Savior Jesus Christ! This mellow type of guitar work is so relaxing and therapeutic to people that hear me play, my family and for myself to be strong with my physical disability! God Bless!
Agreed
I love the look of this video. The antique backdrop and the muted colors...gorgeous.
There is only one Phil keaggy. What a beautiful soul.
You can tell that he feels the music. Truly one the best musicians alive.
I can just picture a good breeze making ripples through the golden field, and watching birds on the wing above
All glory be to God
Phil has made such a HUGE impact on so many over the past 50+ years. And yet, because he confesses to be a pro-life Christian with biblical values, he has been largely ignored by the mainstream industry. But you get amongst any group of experienced & seasoned (older) guitarists and they will definitely have heard of Phil Keaggy & have great respect for his great talent & creativity! They may or may not agree with his Christian beliefs or family values but they respect him as a very intelligent, witty, humble, genuinely kind & generous human being who knows how to make an audience smile & shake their heads in amazement how he pulls off such incredible stuff on his guitar.
when I hear and see this man's talent, his music and His body language speak clearly of worshipping Christ Jesus, his Lord & mine . I am so thankful God has so blessed us with Phil's music
gods not real and if he was he hates gay people
Maybe Christians CAN create truly beautiful music in this day of mediocre Hillsong crap
what a precious music, and what a precious guitar...the birds on the frets..beautiful
Every single cell in my body, every single breath I will ever inhale and exhale, and for every single time my heart shall beat until I die, I LOVE, adore, honour and respect Phil Keaggy and his Incredible Music and Incomprehensible Guitar Wizardry more than I can ever say!!! God bless you Dear Phil! ❤️🇺🇲
this song is majestic. Tells a story of serenity and beauty.
I was in my twenties when I first heard Phil Keggy at a Christian Concert in NY. It was at the same place where Woodstock was held. I'm 68 now and still enjoy his older songs.
God bless you!
This is THE desert island album. Absolutely anointed by God!
He lost a finger when he was a child. Didn't stop his amazing playing. Incredible.
Same with Jerry Garcia.
He also lost a finger at a young age became a famous musician.
A beautiful prophetic reality of God's heart and his desire for all to know him through his Son, Jesus...
Amen, and Amen
Aww yes. I agree. You can see God through many beautiful artistic pieces. Soon his kingdom will come to restore the paradise we all desire ❤️
You will Always be One of My All Time favorites for music alone but in Worship! I met You in the 5th grade at Maranatha Academy in KC, MO. many many years ago. You touched me then, as You and the Holy Spirit touch me now. Thank You for using The Gift God gave You!
Praise the Lord. His love for Jesus is displayed in a unique form that only God can present through one who loves Him.
He is truly amazing. I got the priviledge to perform with him at Ichthus 2009, it was one of the coolest things ever! He plays guitar like no other.
A self-taught guitarist, inspiration and beautiful gift from God !
that's one musician that just touches me to tears.....
My first 'real' gig was Phil Keaggy at the Elmwood Hall in Belfast. My good friend Andy Black took me there when I was about 15. Phil was on his own with only an acoustic guitar. He blew me away and inspired me to play guitar. He's a genius with an amazing God given gift!
I saw Phil play in Glass Harp when they warmed up for the Kinks in 1969 at Ludlow Garage in Cincy. He blew me away and I bought all of the Glass Harp LP's and he still amazes me. He played a sunburst Les Paul and I think he still has it. One of the underrated guitarists in the world.
Beautiful!
Some people just do not understand God anointed music!
I know. It's fantastic. I'm a metal-head but I still listen to this tune every day.
Learned to play this recently ... damn fine tune with dastardly stretches (without capo)! Bless you Phil, and thanks for years of unreal music with unworldly talent.
Big Larry oh the stretches are quite dastardly indeed
Tu cabeza parece una verga xD
Is it in standard tuning ?
@@naifabdalkreem8294 Yes. It's capoed at the 4th fret (standard tuning, half step down) for the original recording way back in 1987. He plays it here capoed on 2nd fret.
unearthly beautiful. the haunting of grace to the human soul through such wonderful talent. I am a richer man for this !
I was exposed to Phil Keaggy’s music as a kid through my dad, but I don’t think I really truly ever appreciate it until now.
Because you are lost. Phil your cross in obvious. You are amazing. I bout this cd in the late 80's, it is timeless. As far as I am concerned you are ranked among the greats, Michael Hedges, Leo, Mike Stern, Larry Carlton. You really did give up you reputation to follow the Lord. I respect it so much. Thank you for being an inspiration to me.
This is Truly one of the most Beautiful Guitar Pieces, I have ever heard!!!!
I have been watching guitarists closely for over 40 years and I play a little myself,and I have never seen a better player in my life. He does things that even Hendrix didn't do. Go Phil!!
Praise GOD Most High!! This, for me, is the best guitar instrumental music I've ever heard. It's a really great music gift from the Lord. And Phil Keaggy is one of GOD's best gift to his people and to the world...Hope & pray that someday, Mr. Keaggy could be my next door neighbour so he might perhaps teach me how to play great music like this one. GOD Bless you & family more Mr. Keaggy.
God given Talent seems effortless." A belief is a speech that can't be proven right truth is a song never to be proven wrong." td
Phil Keaggy has mastered the art of music. He's always been one of the the most influential guitarists I've ever known. His playing, especially on an acoustic guitar, is full of soul and is heartfelt and genuine. When I saw this video, I nearly literally cried because I felt his playing and how soulful it was (or still is).
If you love the man's art, you'll love what he's all about even more. He lives his faith in a beautiful way. He and his wife have lost children, and you hear his grief, his triumph and his hope in his music. It comes of trusting the One who gave him his talent. He's awesome, master and musician.
I’m a Christian and juat started guitar. I’m a huge fan of jam band music and bluegrass but I felt God was saying I needed to step back. Was really looking for something where a Christian was testing his own limits as well as that of the instrument. This looks promising so far.
Heard and saw Phil Keaggy for the first time on live from Studio B. I was flipping over the Channel but his music was and instant WOW for me. I am now a fan.....thanks
This piece plays so many strings of my heart.
This wonderful man fully understands music. God bless him.
It is more amazing every time I see and hear it.
Lovely piece of music. One of my PK favourites.
this is one of my all time faves by keaggy. i wish he would have made it a couple of minutes longer...too beautiful to be that short.
Master at work.
I remember listening to a guy named Phil Keaggy sing as a special guest in a Neal Morse album, then went to youtube to search him and saw the first 10 seconds of this piece...
...and now 8 years after I'm a much blessed guy!
I could listen all day long.
This guy just came to a theater in my home town last night. Absolutely astounding musician. Of course.. he was about thirty years older when I saw him haha.
Nobody plays like Phil Keagy. Simply the best.
Love this song!
Such Mastery!
Praise God, Phil Keaggy is playing the guitar in an awesome way in the "Wind and the Wheat" music piece. Jonathan Sciano
All time favorite piece
Absolutely Incredible, one of the Greatest guitar players of all time. Thanks Phil for continuing to hit the road year after year and still more than 37 years later releasing Great new music.
I cannot see God's Spirit, but I know that He is in the way He expresses Himself through such wonderful talent that He's given this man. My heart has been captured to the point that I can sense the fragrance of grace. Interestingly enough through his music and how he lives Phil demonstrates the truth of God's love through Jesus. Thank you sir for being willing to be as God's heart & hands shape you. Your gift to me in this is beautiful. Blessings to you and yours
My whole car is a soft red because of the sunset. The wind is hitting me and a cannot shake off this smile. I love this song.
Phil, Thank you for this Video. sometimes I have A Memory Lapse on how to Play this. Or better, How to Keep learning to Play it the Way you composed it! Never grows Old! This Piece will be Eternal in Heaven !
I'm not a Christian but this man sells it well.
This song is Such and expression of a peaceful heart.
Beautiful.
Beautiful....such God-given talent.
god is present in his music.....
true healing...
The best guitarist most people have never heard of, and he blows away every guitarist they have heard of!
Thanks for sharing. This music helps to find peace.
once again his music is so soothing
the best acoustic song ever, ashame its so short.
i wish this was longer such a beautiful song
OMG!❤️só deep... Heaven s sound❤️❤️
Awesome beyond all words.
insanely good!
That's BEAUTIFUL.
beautiful, simple as that
Álvaro Z I agree
This guy is soooo good.
He's really well known amongst the happy clappy christian community but he deseves to be known worldwide.
Such clean picking and such great songwriting.
The devil has all the best tunes but he mised a few.
'Nuff respect Phill Keagy.
Luv you.
EdShift
Beautiful playing, song, and sound. Love it!
I have to listen to this song twice a day,religiously.Keaggy is a legend and a half,I love him.Thanks for posting!!!
One of the most beautiful pieces of music ever written.
simply stunning
Blessed with astonishing talent, brought to life by years of hard work and dedication. Phil is a blessing to us all.
Reminds me Tommy Emmanuels´ "Those Who Wait", both are wonderful songs. I haven´t heard about this guy, but i will surely not forget him.
Phil, thanks for so many great music you shared with us.
so beautiful and so peacefull...
Beautiful !as allways !!!
What a great song from a great guitarist.
wow those melodies are amazing. A nice change from blistering solos performed by other guitarists.
Reminds me of King David and his musicality. Amazing. Thank you Phil for spreading your talent to the world and giving the glory to God. Such a beauty.
What!!?!? That's incredible that he's so good.
this song is very touching. i almost cried.
1:34 - 6 fret span fingering!
...and silky smooth.
Amazing guitarist I've loved since my childhood.
this is definitely one of the most beautiful songs I've ever heard... top 5
i keep coming back to this...wish he would have played the whole piece.
This is the first thing I listen to every day in the morning.
Unbelievable - mostly because it is unseen. The Gifts of God, Family and fuckin'-A, and dedicated hard work
One of favorites of all time. What a gift from God
MEMORIES...I had this audio cassette in the 80s....WONDERFUL.....
Gorgeous piece of music
One of the most beautiful pieces I've ever heard.
What an amazing musician. It comes so natural.... I HAVE to see him live at least once.
Such a pure sound. You could even say it may move you on a spiritual level.
This is far away the best song from Phil ever!!! Truly amazing talent!!!!
Wow, which puts me that much more of the awesome talent God has gifted him with, the fact that he can play like he does, depsite that.
I have "Wind in the Wheat" by Phil on a vinyl record when it first came out. I love this and it does make me dream of a field of wheat blowin in the wind. He's truly VERY good and does it for the Lord.
Incredibly great talent and beautiful song....thank you for sharing.
what a beautiful touch, right up there with tommy emmanuel for making the guitar transmit emotion and soul wrenching beauty