Hi Mike, your guitar playing is really inspiring. I recently purchased the sweet USB master course. Very cool lessons. What I desperately miss are tabs for all the exercises. Without tabs it's a real pain to follow along, basically impossible for me... Are they missing on my usb guitar stick or is this really by design? Thanks Xabi
+mikedawesofficial You're so amazing, our heart travels in an other dimension... I love your harmonics mastering. If you see this post, What is your turning ? All the best 😊
+Jon Gomm I can't decide wether he just really likes harmonics, or is just trying to cover up the fact he thought it was the end - *well arse, I've drawn attention to myself by my clap, so I should probably commit to starting a full applause so I don't look like a prize plum* (He has a Hugh Laurie voice in my head)
You are a guitar genius, and I say that from my heart. I fell in love with John Renbourn's fingerstyle guitar in 1983. You, dear Mike, are now the closest thing to perfection that I have ever seen, since the late, great John Renbourn. Your music is sublime. xx
About a year or was it two years ago, we first heard and saw Mike perform in Derry, NH, USA. He opened for Tommy Emmanuel and also came back to play along with him. It was an awesome show. We’d love to see the two together again. Not only are we Tommy Emmanuel fans, we are now Mike Dawes fans. 😊
Hadn't heard of Mike until I saw him open for Justin Hayward at Kent, OH. It was one of those rare concert occasions where you know you've lucked into seeing something unexpectedly extraordinary. The audience was sitting in stunned silence as they witnessed the virtuosity
Who's listening sept 2020👍 my aunt passed away with two kidney failure this summer, it's sad for me but listening to this brings so much relive and happiness back again.
Beautiful sir. I felt the stress rolling off my shoulders. Do you realize that your music does that? Do you realize how much better we fell listening to you play? How life seems better. Thank you.....
Mike dawes i hope you gain more popularity. Its just for me when people say overrated sungha jung is the best when the true guitar god of this century is you. Probably the GOAT. More blessings
There is SO much 'Paris Morning' by Justin King in here. Absolutely beautiful to see the same souls being shared and altered to tell their own stories across the world. Absolutely amazing.
I was looking through the comments just to see if anybody would mention this song. When I heard Mike playing this song all I could think was Justin king.
As a guitarist-geek spectator, I know a composition is brilliant when I stop caring about how difficult a piece is to play, and just wallow in the beauty and nuance of the sonic cascade of notes. Well done sir.
the cool thing is you can see the connection this guy has with his notes and its awesome to see him reacting to his own playing and feelings with the notes, you can tell they resonate somewhere deep inside
Mike Dawes is proof that even the most outrageously perfect things are actually possible! I am slain But I can't stay slain. Gotta get up and try again.
This song is the embodiment of nostalgia. Initially I thought this was a cover of a song simply because it sounded so familiar i couldn’t put it into words. After realizing this was an original, I appreciate the amount musicianship it takes to make a song like this.
Hey Mike, I'm from Australia, my guitar god is Tommy Emmanuel, but dam your good, and I've added you to my playlist. Your contribution to guitar acoustics is brilliant. Well done mate, I'll be sharing with my friends.
Absolutely beautiful piece! Exquisite playing. Mesmerizing. ..I'm out of superlatives but only due to my inabilty to further express myself not to be remotely blamed on the gorgeousness I just experienced. Wow!
Look at Mike's hands when he plays. You will soon see that he is a wizard. Only wizards and sorcerers have hands like those. Mike is an order of magnitude more evolved than most modern humans.
Lovely, Beautiful, calming, brings back such good memories of hearing you play it live during the JH Solo shows. Wishing you all good things! xoxodiane
It's one thing to have technical ability and be called a show off but when your using said abilities to make beautiful music like this it's like a big up yours to people who say 'ooh what a poser'. Great stuff.
I have listened to the live version so many times, I have it memorized. : o ) I was hoping to hear it on his recent bday, but he played 4 other gems. Reflectively yours in music and beyond.
Extreme talent here in Mike Dawes. Just stumbled onto this incredible composition and insightful talent and was knocked over. Thank-you mike for the years of sacrifice to share such beauty with the world. I wish all the best and brightest in your future.
Just came across this vid by accident and glad it found me! What an AMAZING live performance and pure incredible talent. Please keep producing beautiful music like this Mr. Dawes, it's good for the soul, the earth and almost healing to the ears!
lo vengo escuchando desde el 2018 y nunca pararé de escucharlo, esta cancion es simplemente magistral melodicamente, te lleva a "algun lugar" y para algunos de "casa", es como si esta cancion me conectara con un deja vu y no deja de hacerlo, este hombre simplemente es un genio, no entiendo como no puede ser conocido mundialmente, ya que su tecnica aparte de impecable, es como si tuviera oido absoluto y hace unas melodias genuinas como esta cancion, one, belle insomnie, el reciente arreglo "jump" de van halen, por dios que hace melodias UNICAS, siempre te voy a admirar MIKE DAWES, gracias a ti pude complementar mi gusto al arte, eres admirable y mi gran inspiracion....
► The USB Fingerstyle Mastercourse is back in stock, with even more exercises and techniques covered: tinyurl.com/usbmastercourse
Hi Mike, your guitar playing is really inspiring. I recently purchased the sweet USB master course. Very cool lessons. What I desperately miss are tabs for all the exercises. Without tabs it's a real pain to follow along, basically impossible for me... Are they missing on my usb guitar stick or is this really by design? Thanks Xabi
There are guys with technical virtuosity and there are guys with emotive brilliance. This guy is one of the few people with both.
Hands down the best candidate to represent the Earth in an intergalactic guitar competition.
Have you seen the kid born in 2000, Michael Hermès? Another one born with a guitar in his hands. There’s a vid of him at 13..pretty unbelievable..
Applause!
Should check out Finnigan August. Incredible young guitarist. Got a bright future ahead of him.
Alexander Misko is best but
He'd be better to play I think
Better take Tommy Emmanuel to the competition too. Although I am not certain he is originally from Earth.
The world is a slightly better place with every original MD tune!
+thomasleeb Thanks mate, see you on the mountain!
I agree. What a talent and beautiful soul of music.
+mikedawesofficial You're so amazing, our heart travels in an other dimension... I love your harmonics mastering.
If you see this post, What is your turning ?
All the best 😊
Rémi Castinel It sounds like DADGAD, aka Celtic tuning.
Oh thank you :-)
Mike Dawes is an experience ❤
The way he looks at his guitar...it's like it's his first born child. Gotta love this dude.
The guy clapping at 4:08 is like "It's over when I SAY it's over"
+Jon Gomm I can't decide wether he just really likes harmonics, or is just trying to cover up the fact he thought it was the end - *well arse, I've drawn attention to myself by my clap, so I should probably commit to starting a full applause so I don't look like a prize plum* (He has a Hugh Laurie voice in my head)
+Declan Zapala I'm thinking Plum - but maybe he was trying to encourage Mike (like he needs it!).
+Jon Gomm It was a particularly impressive piece of harmonics there. I got pretty excited by it too :P
+RvdKlein yeah, that's what I thought too when I heard the clapping.
ahahahahahahahah
Never, ever have I heard such great guitar music! God has certainly blessed Mike Dawes with an incredible talent.
So beautiful my lord
Never stop playing.
You have a special gift.
Please continue to share it with the world!
Real music, very emotional, true art.
You are a guitar genius, and I say that from my heart. I fell in love with John Renbourn's fingerstyle guitar in 1983. You, dear Mike, are now the closest thing to perfection that I have ever seen, since the late, great John Renbourn.
Your music is sublime. xx
Sometimes words just don't work and it's meant just for the soul.
Patti Ruiz very well said
Still the best guitarist I have ever seen, I will treasure his autograph and kind words from Cardiff 2016 :)
lucky you!!!
One of the effing most beautiful things I have witnessed. Everything with a purpose. Loved it so much.
About a year or was it two years ago, we first heard and saw Mike perform in Derry, NH, USA. He opened for Tommy Emmanuel and also came back to play along with him. It was an awesome show. We’d love to see the two together again. Not only are we Tommy Emmanuel fans, we are now Mike Dawes fans. 😊
In December 2022, they played in San Juan Capistrano. One helluva show.
You’re a fine wine on a brandy day!!👌🏽
Hadn't heard of Mike until I saw him open for Justin Hayward at Kent, OH. It was one of those rare concert occasions where you know you've lucked into seeing something unexpectedly extraordinary. The audience was sitting in stunned silence as they witnessed the virtuosity
of a special performer
I recently saw him with Justin and had never heard of him either. He is an amazing guitarist.
34k subs!? Are you kidding me guys!? This guy deserves way more, a genius at work!
Been saying that for years now mate, i know how you feel
Makes me think of the quote : " Music - is the higher essence of love"!!!
Anyone who doesn't instantly fall in love, seeing Mike Dawes play for the first time, is a sad, maladjusted human being. Jus' say'n.
or just might have a different preference than you clever guy. it's attitudes like yours that keep humanity divided and hate-filled. jus' say'n.
Can a RUclips video bring a 55-year old man to tears? Well, of course not! Obviously, it's the onions...
I'm only 45, and I really really just hit my toe against my chair leg....
Who's listening sept 2020👍 my aunt passed away with two kidney failure this summer, it's sad for me but listening to this brings so much relive and happiness back again.
Beautiful sir. I felt the stress rolling off my shoulders. Do you realize that your music does that? Do you realize how much better we fell listening to you play? How life seems better. Thank you.....
I love the use of all of his string slips and the way he makes hearing live guitar so beautiful.
Mike dawes i hope you gain more popularity. Its just for me when people say overrated sungha jung is the best when the true guitar god of this century is you. Probably the GOAT. More blessings
There is SO much 'Paris Morning' by Justin King in here. Absolutely beautiful to see the same souls being shared and altered to tell their own stories across the world. Absolutely amazing.
I was looking through the comments just to see if anybody would mention this song. When I heard Mike playing this song all I could think was Justin king.
Just heard this for the first time, glad I'm not the only one to immediately here Paris Morning.
All those hours practicing in a room - this is the reward … no way around hard work
I fell out with the human race many years ago, but this tune just restored my 'faith'. It is simply 'heavenly'. x
Nothing just I closed my eyes and when I opened my eyes it was full of tears thanks man's for a masterpiece hat's off god bless you...
I love Mike dawes way of playing...he is amazing
you're a bad man Mike dawes. you're gonna make me put my guitar back on the shelf.
That hand/finger stretch at 3:57 is incredible!
Yehh, hes lucky to have such long fingers:)
Simply Breathtaking. Mike i have been wondering if you would do The Gael in your unique guitar style. PLEASE!.....for an old Celtic.
I saw this guy play this song at UWM in Milwaukee, WI and it blew my fuckin mind! Fantastic stuff
This man is beyond the borders of "talent".
Thank you! This is my favorite of the ones you play during Justin's tours. It usually brings tears to my eyes.
I think God likes him, man what talent. Beautifully play repertoire. Thnaks so much Mike.
No matter how bad you think life is, just listen to mike and he will make all Allright. This man delivers happiness directly to the heart.
Sensational. I just heard one of my favourite guitar solo performances ever. You're amazing Mike!
Großartig. In meinem nächsten Leben wäre ich gerne männlich u ein Mix aus Estas Tonne, Mike Dawes und Justin Johnson. Absolut geniale Musiker.
Danke 😊
The Messiah that I wish. The gorgeous Mike!
mike,
You have raised the bar for excellence to the stratosphere and beyond. xx
As a guitarist-geek spectator, I know a composition is brilliant when I stop caring about how difficult a piece is to play, and just wallow in the beauty and nuance of the sonic cascade of notes.
Well done sir.
Beautiful! Had me holding my breath, forgetting to breath.
the cool thing is you can see the connection this guy has with his notes and its awesome to see him reacting to his own playing and feelings with the notes, you can tell they resonate somewhere deep inside
You are thé best Miké .. die hard fan from India .. God bless you all the time 👍❤️❤️❤️
So amazing. This performance really moved me. You're such an amazing talent.
Mike Dawes is proof that even the most outrageously perfect things are actually possible!
I am slain
But I can't stay slain. Gotta get up and try again.
This song is the embodiment of nostalgia. Initially I thought this was a cover of a song simply because it sounded so familiar i couldn’t put it into words. After realizing this was an original, I appreciate the amount musicianship it takes to make a song like this.
Wonderful. So full of emotion, yet also stunning in its technical complexity. Just fantastic...
Very beautiful. Healthy and very happy Mike Dawes sensei.
I like the add on to The Violet and the Bee, adds a beautiful diversity to the song.
Hey Mike, I'm from Australia, my guitar god is Tommy Emmanuel, but dam your good, and I've added you to my playlist. Your contribution to guitar acoustics is brilliant. Well done mate, I'll be sharing with my friends.
Absolutely beautiful piece! Exquisite playing. Mesmerizing. ..I'm out of superlatives but only due to my inabilty to further express myself not to be remotely blamed on the gorgeousness I just experienced. Wow!
Me too! What he said, and your music keeps reducing me to tears. I’m a soggy mess, thank you! ❤️❤️❤️
Look at Mike's hands when he plays. You will soon see that he is a wizard. Only wizards and sorcerers have hands like those. Mike is an order of magnitude more evolved than most modern humans.
Lovely, Beautiful, calming, brings back such good memories of hearing you play it live during the JH Solo shows. Wishing you all good things! xoxodiane
You captured pierre bensusan soul perfectly in this song!
It's one thing to have technical ability and be called a show off but when your using said abilities to make beautiful music like this it's like a big up yours to people who say 'ooh what a poser'. Great stuff.
Absolutely beautiful.
I have listened to the live version so many times, I have it memorized. : o )
I was hoping to hear it on his recent bday, but he played 4 other gems. Reflectively yours in music and beyond.
We so enjoyed hearing you play last night at the Coach House with Justin Hayward. What a lovely evening. You're amazing!
SENSATIONAL
Absolutely stunning! mad skill, and beautiful play. Great job mate!
Your soul is felt in every note mate.
Wow, this is beautiful Mike 🙂
Extreme talent here in Mike Dawes. Just stumbled onto this incredible composition and insightful talent and was knocked over. Thank-you mike for the years of sacrifice to share such beauty with the world. I wish all the best and brightest in your future.
wish that once in my lifetime I could see you live
u made me miss home... what a beautiful perfomance mike.... very touching....
Soooo good, Mike. Beautiful job on the video!! Fantastic playing, as always. Bring on the double album!!!!
Just beautiful ❤️
Sir a great fan from India........ Love You
Sublime…
You know it's gonna be good when you see the title consists of MD but you know it's gonna be great when you see his expression on the thumbnail!
When u come to Spain? i wanna hear ur music in live. That's amazing.
I feel some celtic essence in there
Just came across this vid by accident and glad it found me! What an AMAZING live performance and pure incredible talent. Please keep producing beautiful music like this Mr. Dawes, it's good for the soul, the earth and almost healing to the ears!
Great song and very well played. Thanks for sharing.
That was just so beautiful and brimming with emotions :'-)
Well now! That is just gorgeous Mike!
a humble approach to perfection, absolutely beautiful.
Great tune, Mike! Played so unbelieveable good ... it really moved me, thank you
You are amazing! From Russia with love))
Absolutely beautiful. It reminds me of Tony McManus.
I love everything you play... 😍
Still can't believe my eyes and ear. Amazing!
Magical piece Mike. Definetly a true movement. Inspiring stuff!
Hints of my heart will go on ig.
Like looking out a window, seeing green rolling hills...Look forward to hearing it live at the Lincoln!
Sounds really beautiful! :)
Beautiful, without words...
lo vengo escuchando desde el 2018 y nunca pararé de escucharlo, esta cancion es simplemente magistral melodicamente, te lleva a "algun lugar" y para algunos de "casa", es como si esta cancion me conectara con un deja vu y no deja de hacerlo, este hombre simplemente es un genio, no entiendo como no puede ser conocido mundialmente, ya que su tecnica aparte de impecable, es como si tuviera oido absoluto y hace unas melodias genuinas como esta cancion, one, belle insomnie, el reciente arreglo "jump" de van halen, por dios que hace melodias UNICAS, siempre te voy a admirar MIKE DAWES, gracias a ti pude complementar mi gusto al arte, eres admirable y mi gran inspiracion....
Simply magic my mate !!
Unbelievable talent.
I can feel every note!!
The bend before the drop 👌😀😀😀
Just BRILLIANT!!
Absolutley fantastic !!! Loooove it !
This is so great it’s like an epic adventure with a peaceful beginning and end. Love it it’s so beautiful
God bless
Outstanding!
Finally a new video I can copy.
Great job as always Mike.
It gives me the creeps. It´s awesome. Love this and your style.
Wow! You're absolutely 💯 awesome 👌