Thank you everyone for very encouraging comments. I made this arrangement a day after I heard about my friend's death and it was for him. You may have noticed that I glance at right-bottom a few times. There was a photo of him, me and his late sister.
Thank you. This sure is my number one at a moment. Everytime I come up an arrangement like this I wonder why anybody hasn't done it before. It is like waiting to be out and all the notes fit in so smoothly, so I can enjoy playing from the first take. I was actually singing in my mind. I will make a score soon since the song is long and my memory capacity is so small.
if you close your eyes, you can imagine yourself drifting back in time through clover covered fields and dusty dirt roads to warm feelings of home, happiness, your mothers warm embrace...well done, you have truly captured the soul of S&G's song.
I first came across this just after it was first uploaded. I bought the "Feelin' Groovy" CD on the strength of this alone. Glad to see you're still producing excellent videos!
The first time I found your videos I was only 18. I was in love with classical guitar, and fingerstyle. You have always been an inspiration to me. Today, I suddenly remember you and I am happy to find that you are still doing this. thank you so much!! If you have a patreon, I would like to donate!
I received your CD today. It was sitting on the doorstep when I arrived home from work and the first thing I did was to grab a coffee and then sit back with my eyes closed to listen to the whole thing. Perfect relaxation after a hard day and a stressful drive home! Thank you for sending it so quickly
This is absolutely the best and prettiest arrangement I have heard on RUclips. It is wonderful and beautifully played. I am going to have to purchase one of your DVDs just to enjoy your artistry and get the tab. A two for one deal that can't be beat. Does "Feelin' Groovy" come in a downloadable MP3 version instead of a DVD?
Outstanding work. The Boxer is just one of dozens of excellent tunes you've posted on RUclips. There are many people that can play one tune pretty well, but you play all your tunes beautifully, and you have so many that I don't know how you have time to do anything but practice the guitar. Keep up the excellent work and keep the tunes coming. Thousands of people enjoy them and look forward to your next posting.
•Those who bought my CD(s). •Those who donated me. •Those who helped me to have gigs. •Those who treated me a dinner. ...and all others who actually helped me.
Thank you. I had some contacts from Denmark for last summer's EU trip, but they just didn't work out. If I have a chance to go to EU again, I would be happy to stop by there even for 5 people.
Thank you. I think he is a very talented player. Took him only a week to make a video of this arrangement with my video being the only reference. The time I did this arrangement, so many of my friends were suffering in their lives including me, and that set the mood for the song. He is only eleven years old, and he will have a long life ahead of him. Let's see how he develops his gifted skill with cheers. I look forward to see him someday soon.
!MUCH Blessings to ur friend soul,,,,,, ! I was just a1st year medical student when I had paid a guitarist (all my monthly bursary) for such 5 hours tutorial so as just to strum the BOXER !! That was 38 years ago, a time , was Utubeless !!!!!! ,, It is so wonderful !!!!!The best I've ever heard! THAAAANKS Mr. Hirochi for making the world wonderful .
Incredible solo guitar fingerstyle of an amazing song! Brought tears to my eyes, thank you very much for this rendition and for sharing it with us! Please keep up the good work!
You have got this tune down in a way that is totally faithful to the original Simon and Garfunkel timing and melody. In finger style guitar, this is a great accomplishment. Congratulations!
Totally impressed. I know this tune very well, from a very young age, and I must say I've never heard it played this well. Hope you have millions of followers.
Wow! Your rendition of "The Boxer" is nothing short of amazing. As an aspiriing guitarist myself, the greatest compliment I can give you is to say that you inspire me. I'm totally impressed by your ability and talent!
@oborojin Thank you. I am self-taught player and there is no particular material used for learning. I just love the vibration of wood and I find that it also make people relax (sleepy).
That was absolutely fabulous. Had me spellbound. I don't play the guitar, but listening to beautiful work like this, makes me wish I'd taken it up 20 years ago! Thanks for sharing!
Yes, I do. The video titled "Temple in Japan with Haiku" uses my original tune "Haiku" as background music. Also, there are two videos titled "Folk Song".
I thought I learned this song just because I knew the chords and could do a little of the fingerpicking but then I watched this vid... thanks a lot for setting me back about 20 years lol. great job man!
Hiroshisan, I had the good fortune of enjoying your company when you stayed with me in Florida several years ago. Such a pleasure to be with greatness. Your virtuosity shines in this classic. I'm amazed how much richer this tune sounds in G vs. C. Hope you and family are happy and healthy.
Hi Bob, I was just reading the journal of that trip last week because I got an CD order from Boca Raton where I headed to after leaving your place. I probably should translate it to English. Is it okay to use "Bob" in there? Right now it is noted as "Mr.B".
All of you videos/playing can only be described as truly brilliant, they give me so much pleasure listening to them. Being a guitarist myself (not in your league) I can appreciate your skill.
I so love this, you are so blessed to have this God given talent...I only wish I could play even just one song like this..I’ve come back for the past years and watch it over and over...God bless you
spoke to you yesterday my friend, that is the best guitaring piece i have had the pleasure to listen to, i play and you are an insparation to us all,nice one, total respect Rob.
You are great...man....from a guy 3 times your age and heard alot. Keep the passion,....my son. You don't even need the lyrics,...and your adlibe licks are a spice.
Thank you. Yes, practicing is the only way to get better player no matter how much internet and technology evolved. That is one thing I like about this.
They all my favorite songs. "Leaves That Are Green" and "Flowers Never Bend With Rainfall" are included in my album "Feelin' Groovy". I just haven't made videos for those yet.
@DrakeBellPhilippines Thank you. This arrangement is a special one for me too. I should check that show sometime since you are not the only one to say that.
Dear Hiroshi^^
This tune is very wonderful and great!!
I'll play this song. Please wait^^
Best regards,
Your friend, Sungha
Yes! Two godly guitarist have already existed 13 years ago!
알수없는 유튜브의 세계;
Amazing!
This is by far the best solo fingerstyle arrangement of The Boxer I have ever heard. Going to learn it...
Have you learned it?
How about now?, have you learned it?
It is so good that it brings tears to my eyes.
Thank you everyone for very encouraging comments. I made this arrangement a day after I heard about my friend's death and it was for him. You may have noticed that I glance at right-bottom a few times. There was a photo of him, me and his late sister.
A little late but that's a damn shame my condolences. Hope you keep up the great tunes this is one is one of my faves from you.
peacejoytown Wonderful.
Breathtaking beautifully done, I come here often to listen to you.
When I am down I listen to your music and it always brightens my day. Thank you.
Thank you!
Thank you. This arrangement came out the day I heard my good friend had died, so I played it as a requiem.
Thank you. Their music stays fresh after almost a half century.
I play this because of your videos . thanks. Your CD's are great by the way
After all these years, this is still the best arrangement and performance of the Boxer. Classic!
Thank you for being a long time listener.
Thank you. This sure is my number one at a moment. Everytime I come up an arrangement like this I wonder why anybody hasn't done it before. It is like waiting to be out and all the notes fit in so smoothly, so I can enjoy playing from the first take. I was actually singing in my mind. I will make a score soon since the song is long and my memory capacity is so small.
if you close your eyes, you can imagine yourself drifting back in time through clover covered fields and dusty dirt roads to warm feelings of home, happiness, your mothers warm embrace...well done, you have truly captured the soul of S&G's song.
Just about the best I've ever heard!
ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL!!!
15 years ago,,times flies
I know. I feel like it was a week ago.
I am still listening in 2021. I'm glad I've been knowing you this long!
Very elegant and smooth technique to emphasize the beauty of a good guitar.
So this is what heaven sounds like. Thank you.
Thank you!
This is my own arrangement and it is still in my memory.
I first came across this just after it was first uploaded. I bought the "Feelin' Groovy" CD on the strength of this alone. Glad to see you're still producing excellent videos!
Simply astonishingly beautiful! One of my all-time favorites rendered very very beautifully!
Beautiful. This is making the guitar voice the human soul.....
Welcome back. I am Hiroshi Masuda, Japanese guitar player currently living in Yokohama dreaming to be a real guitar player.
Very funny
No need to dream
....you are!
The first time I found your videos I was only 18. I was in love with classical guitar, and fingerstyle. You have always been an inspiration to me. Today, I suddenly remember you and I am happy to find that you are still doing this. thank you so much!!
If you have a patreon, I would like to donate!
Excellent rendition thank you
Wonderful. The best Boxer I have ever heard.
That's an incredible talent you've got their kid!!!
Cheers - Mike
SORRY!!! Obviously I meant 'THERE kid!!!'
Amazing talent!!!
Cheers - Mike
I received your CD today. It was sitting on the doorstep when I arrived home from work and the first thing I did was to grab a coffee and then sit back with my eyes closed to listen to the whole thing.
Perfect relaxation after a hard day and a stressful drive home!
Thank you for sending it so quickly
This is absolutely the best and prettiest arrangement I have heard on RUclips. It is wonderful and beautifully played. I am going to have to purchase one of your DVDs just to enjoy your artistry and get the tab. A two for one deal that can't be beat. Does "Feelin' Groovy" come in a downloadable MP3 version instead of a DVD?
Thank you. I'd never thought about doing this until I did it. It is now a most requested arrangement of mine at gigs.
I wonder if Paul Simon could play the song like that!~!
Me too
Outstanding work. The Boxer is just one of dozens of excellent tunes you've posted on RUclips. There are many people that can play one tune pretty well, but you play all your tunes beautifully, and you have so many that I don't know how you have time to do anything but practice the guitar. Keep up the excellent work and keep the tunes coming. Thousands of people enjoy them and look forward to your next posting.
•Those who bought my CD(s).
•Those who donated me.
•Those who helped me to have gigs.
•Those who treated me a dinner.
...and all others who actually helped me.
I just can’t imagine you eating dinner
Thank you. The tune has been requested many times in past, but I can not guarantee if I ever will try.
Can we have a tutorial video for this?
Thank you for taking your time. I have never been to Okinawa. I hope to be there someday and have a gig or two.
Thank you. Nice to hear that there are so many Paul Simon fans.
Thank you. I had some contacts from Denmark for last summer's EU trip, but they just didn't work out. If I have a chance to go to EU again, I would be happy to stop by there even for 5 people.
Sweet. Beautiful. Peaceful. I wish I had more words in my vocabulary
Thank you. I think he is a very talented player. Took him only a week to make a video of this arrangement with my video being the only reference. The time I did this arrangement, so many of my friends were suffering in their lives including me, and that set the mood for the song. He is only eleven years old, and he will have a long life ahead of him. Let's see how he develops his gifted skill with cheers. I look forward to see him someday soon.
I love Simon & Garfunkel songs, especially The Boxer, is my no. 1 favourite song of all songs.
Thank you your great perform.
Thank you. This is becoming my all time favorite arrangement at gigs.
!MUCH Blessings to ur friend soul,,,,,,
! I was just a1st year medical student when I had paid a guitarist (all my monthly bursary) for such 5 hours tutorial so as just to strum the BOXER !! That was 38 years ago,
a time , was Utubeless !!!!!!
,,
It is so wonderful !!!!!The best I've ever heard!
THAAAANKS Mr. Hirochi for making the world wonderful .
Truly you are Focused on that Arrangement. Mind and Fingers in total harmony. The Zen with your instrument flows.you are truly one with each other.
@Dfirebird3 Thank you. It may be a classic song but sounds fresh every time I play and listen to it.
only one word need to descrive this arrangement, FANTASTIC!!!!!!
Incredible solo guitar fingerstyle of an amazing song! Brought tears to my eyes, thank you very much for this rendition and for sharing it with us! Please keep up the good work!
Thank you! I made this video when I heard my friend passing.
Bravo l'artiste talentueux..
WOW..... when can I ever play like this??? In my dreams... FANTASTIC!! Great work..
Wow. This is beautiful. Loved it very much.
You have got this tune down in a way that is totally faithful to the original Simon and Garfunkel timing and melody. In finger style guitar, this is a great accomplishment. Congratulations!
The best version of one (so great) song i never ear before Marcel Dadi. 5'12'' of pure genius.
I cannot stop clicking the replay button, it is indeed a beautiful arrangement of this song, thanks Masuda san!!
Absolutely Incredible. MORE than Music to my ears. You are a thrill to listen to and i am amazed at your talent. God has surely gifted you.
Thank you for spending your time on my videos. I hope you are having a good time.
That is for sure. I just listened their 1969 live version and it was just wonderful.
I was about 16 when I Loved it. I am 60 now, and still Loving it.
Flawless guitar playing.
Everytime I listen to this, it's magic all over again!
great song, great performance, great guitarist .................. can't wait for more songs
You are awesome ! I like this playing very much!
So impressive and touching my heart
I would like to have the tab. Thanks
Nice and clean...don't need the words,..your strings speak the music.
Softly beautiful
Thank you!
Today 2022 I found your channel and reconize we are older so fast. But our music still forever young
That's one nice thing about this kind of music. Nothing has really changed about playing the guitar.
Totally impressed. I know this tune very well, from a very young age, and I must say I've never heard it played this well. Hope you have millions of followers.
@nurse889 Thank you. It's nice to hear that. Hospitals became a very special place for me ever since my mother was taken care.
Thank you. I haven't written this yet. It's still in my head.
This is spectacular.
Thank you. The way this arrangement came out was like magic too. It came as if it was waiting to be out.
Terrific pick-in!!!!! A really great rendition.👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻Be safe.
Take Care,
Dave 😎
Thank you. This is my favorite S&G song too.
Wow! Your rendition of "The Boxer" is nothing short of amazing. As an aspiriing guitarist myself, the greatest compliment I can give you is to say that you inspire me. I'm totally impressed by your ability and talent!
@oborojin Thank you. I am self-taught player and there is no particular material used for learning. I just love the vibration of wood and I find that it also make people relax (sleepy).
That was absolutely fabulous. Had me spellbound. I don't play the guitar, but listening to beautiful work like this, makes me wish I'd taken it up 20 years ago! Thanks for sharing!
The music with Tabs makes learning easy! Received "Feeling Groovy " today thanks
Yes, I do. The video titled "Temple in Japan with Haiku" uses my original tune "Haiku" as background music. Also, there are two videos titled "Folk Song".
Thank you. Hope to be there sometime this year.
I thought I learned this song just because I knew the chords and could do a little of the fingerpicking but then I watched this vid... thanks a lot for setting me back about 20 years lol. great job man!
Hiroshisan, I had the good fortune of enjoying your company when you stayed with me in Florida several years ago. Such a pleasure to be with greatness. Your virtuosity shines in this classic. I'm amazed how much richer this tune sounds in G vs. C. Hope you and family are happy and healthy.
Hi Bob, I was just reading the journal of that trip last week because I got an CD order from Boca Raton where I headed to after leaving your place. I probably should translate it to English. Is it okay to use "Bob" in there? Right now it is noted as "Mr.B".
@@peacejoytown Bob is fine.
Hi, your version is much better than any others I ever heard, including my own, I startet to play 20years ago. Greetings from vienna, austria
You have a kind and loving soul in addition to a tremendous talent that lets you express your kindness. Good things lie ahead for you!
WOW-I dont see how the song could ever be played any better than that
Me to I listen over and over, he is so fantastic, I need to buy his cd's Love it !!!!
@gestbora Thank you. This is one of my favorite arrangement.
Thank you. I hope you come back here sometime though.
Gracias! I have been playing on and off for nearly forty years.
Perfect with the classical guitar. Just GREAT!
Once again I nearly cried. You are a true master of the guitar. Extraordinary.
Thank you! Wishing is where I started and stand now.
All of you videos/playing can only be described as truly brilliant, they give me so much pleasure listening to them. Being a guitarist myself (not in your league) I can appreciate your skill.
Excelent. Congratuations, Beatiful
I so love this, you are so blessed to have this God given talent...I only wish I could play even just one song like this..I’ve come back for the past years and watch it over and over...God bless you
spoke to you yesterday my friend, that is the best guitaring piece i have had the pleasure to listen to, i play and you are an insparation to us all,nice one, total respect Rob.
one of the best versions I have ever heard (and I have head them all)
Every time I listen to your videos, I want to play picking tunes. This one is perfectly played, and very beautiful.
i love this song... peacejoytown congratulations to your performance , super !!! thanks !!!
You are great...man....from a guy 3 times your age and heard alot. Keep the passion,....my son. You don't even need the lyrics,...and your adlibe licks are a spice.
Thank you. Yes, practicing is the only way to get better player no matter how much internet and technology evolved. That is one thing I like about this.
Thank you. I would like to go there next time I visit EU.
They all my favorite songs. "Leaves That Are Green" and "Flowers Never Bend With Rainfall" are included in my album "Feelin' Groovy". I just haven't made videos for those yet.
@DrakeBellPhilippines Thank you. This arrangement is a special one for me too. I should check that show sometime since you are not the only one to say that.
@elinmagg Thank you. I do have a strong feeling for their music. That song is in my wish-to-play list.