Richard Smith at Norman's Rare Guitars

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  • @jmikeperkins
    @jmikeperkins 7 месяцев назад +31

    Richard Smith is clearly one of the world's greatest living guitar players. The level of artistry this guy demonstrates is simply stunning. His stuff is both mind blow blowing and musical at the same time. If the world was fair, this guy would be a big star.

    • @donsimons9810
      @donsimons9810 5 месяцев назад

      tbf, joe pass wouldn’t get much attention if he were prime today. way of flat third world we all now live in

    • @NateWolfson
      @NateWolfson Месяц назад +1

      @@donsimons9810 totally agree, one of the best breathing.

    • @DannyBrooks1
      @DannyBrooks1 Месяц назад

      He’s also hilariously funny too.

  • @michaellaverty1844
    @michaellaverty1844 Год назад +64

    Richard is a Master player. It seems like Norm knows everybody in the music business. Always great stories.

    • @Joe_Hunt_Music
      @Joe_Hunt_Music Год назад +2

      Norm has been doing his thing for many years. He’s known and well respected by many!

  • @alexanderbeitinger1853
    @alexanderbeitinger1853 Год назад +70

    Richard Smith is just amazing!

  • @JimStandley
    @JimStandley Год назад +23

    Richard Smith is an unbelievable talent!

  • @johnnyfreeman1018
    @johnnyfreeman1018 Год назад +20

    This man is a beast of a player....no shredder beats this style of playing.....

  • @beastinthesky6774
    @beastinthesky6774 8 месяцев назад +5

    I can't believe I didn't know about this Richard Smith guy. Now I'm watching a lot of videos of him. Incredibly talented, one of the greatest living guitarists imo.

  • @mightyjoe3849
    @mightyjoe3849 5 дней назад

    I've seen him play live and his tone is simply unreal! The guy is the best I've heard!!!!

  • @bokehintheussr5033
    @bokehintheussr5033 4 месяца назад +1

    Richard Smith is the guitar player I listen to most when I'm chilling at home. Hes an absolute master and his playing is effortlessly charming.

  • @macmankcodo9651
    @macmankcodo9651 Год назад +24

    Richard is an incredible musician and a true master of the guitar!

  • @rickbullock4331
    @rickbullock4331 Год назад +18

    Richard Smith is indeed, one of the best guitarists.👍👍🇨🇦

    • @GuitaristPat
      @GuitaristPat Год назад +1

      For sure 🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸😊😊👌👍

  • @dougdavis8986
    @dougdavis8986 Год назад +113

    So much better than shredding.

    • @jparanica
      @jparanica Год назад

      I agree totally:)

    • @neoyunt
      @neoyunt Год назад

      Yes

    • @markbraxton1289
      @markbraxton1289 Год назад +1

      Yep after a very short time shredding loses whatever appeal it ever had

    • @alexjackson8841
      @alexjackson8841 Год назад

      As someone who does listen to shred also, I can say that Yngwie, Paul Gilbert simple scale pattern stuff is definitely a phase that we grow out of but jazz style “shredding” (just fast playing) where there’s a lot of note choice and melody within the fast playing is great to listen to

    • @hatchimatchi69
      @hatchimatchi69 Год назад +2

      Richard just shreds your brain with joy instead

  • @matthewlardner5328
    @matthewlardner5328 17 дней назад

    Richard playing ‘ The entertainer’ being watched by Tommy Emmanuel who is in awe of what Smith is doing is one of the best ever RUclips videos 👌🏻👌🏻

  • @robertfair1770
    @robertfair1770 Год назад +36

    Amazing guitar player for sure Richard is a true musician!! Mesmerizing song that he just played!

  • @aidanfeldman9739
    @aidanfeldman9739 Год назад +5

    Was fortunate to see Richard open up for Tommy. What a player !

    • @PlasticYabby
      @PlasticYabby Год назад

      Yep, me too, what a support act, and he sings...

  • @baller7359
    @baller7359 Год назад +9

    Man's a legend💯🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

  • @soofitnsexy
    @soofitnsexy Год назад +8

    that right there is one of the best players on earth regardless of genre....MONSTAHHHHHH

  • @erivers71
    @erivers71 Год назад +3

    What an absolute guitar monster. Richard Smith is the cleanest picker on the planet period. Wow. Wow. Wow. 😮😮❤

  • @JamesDGardner
    @JamesDGardner Год назад +22

    He’s right about not recommending thumbpicks for flat picking. I tried to flat pick for many years with a thumb pick and I’m still trying. The day I decided to use a flat pick I realized what I was doing wrong. I never wanted to use flatpicks, I could never keep a grip on one, always preferred thumbpicks, came from a fingerpicking comfort zone from dobro playing.

    • @raystevens3527
      @raystevens3527 Год назад +4

      Don't forget Johnny Winter for an example of doing anything and everything with a thumb pick

    • @johnr8820
      @johnr8820 11 месяцев назад

      Just keep practicing man you can do it

  • @Guitaural.
    @Guitaural. Год назад +6

    Richard's an astounding player and a gracious fellow. I used to go see his gigs when he visited his in-laws in their hometown, and would sit a few feet from him, almost tearing up to be able to soak up his playing. He brought his Hot Club buddies a couple of times - just fantastic. One day in heaven I'll have the time to develop similar skills : ) Thanks for those guitar memories Richard!

  • @davidflaa2730
    @davidflaa2730 Год назад +11

    Great player and nice man. My wife and I saw him this month, in Sacramento and he was fantastic. Has to be one of the best musicians that ever picked up a guitar.

  • @scdecade
    @scdecade Год назад +9

    He's a true maestro and a gentleman!

  • @docskate4312
    @docskate4312 Год назад +5

    Incredible.
    His left hand is like a high speed precision vice - no smearing on the strings whatsoever.
    Edit: AND he loves the West - went through
    AZ, NEV, UT, COL und NM, meaning Zion, Capitol Reef, Arches, Canyonlands, Mesa Verde, Monument Valley, Sedona und Grand Canyon in Sept. myself. There is nothing better than deserts and mesas. Richard Smith is the man - greetz from Germany.

  • @stevejohnston2715
    @stevejohnston2715 11 месяцев назад +3

    Saw him 2-3 weeks ago in Indiana, world-class musician and a super nice guy. Highly recommended!!

  • @Garflips
    @Garflips Год назад +7

    How Richard can keep that baseline going in the middle of a run blows my mind.

  • @jeffhildreth9244
    @jeffhildreth9244 Год назад +8

    Extraordinary ! Richard is one of my all time favorite guitar players.

  • @Jay-lr3me
    @Jay-lr3me Год назад +10

    There are many reasons why being English can feel a burden sometimes but seeing Richard really makes me proud to be from England - not just for his talent but he's a total English gentleman and extremely humble and kind. Thank you, Richard and ps I agree the red rocks fascinate me too!!

    • @golden.lights.twinkle2329
      @golden.lights.twinkle2329 Год назад +7

      Why on Earth should being English be a burden?

    • @Jay-lr3me
      @Jay-lr3me Год назад

      @@golden.lights.twinkle2329 because so many countries hate us and we have done some terrible things.. Isn't that obvious?

    • @ghostgod.66
      @ghostgod.66 Год назад

      @@golden.lights.twinkle2329 they colonized and ruined half the world's countries that's why.

    • @cooleyballs1
      @cooleyballs1 Год назад +1

      ​@golden.lights.twinkle2329 you've never studied English history obviously 😅

    • @henryb160
      @henryb160 11 месяцев назад +1

      A clown's comment if there ever was one.

  • @JamesDGardner
    @JamesDGardner Год назад +4

    He looks good. And boy what a master he is. Norm looking good too, keep it strong!

  • @stephenbedford1395
    @stephenbedford1395 Год назад +5

    A real guitar hero! I know he is English but his accent could almost be mistaken for Aussie at times.

    • @Seibling
      @Seibling Год назад +2

      you have to have an aussie accent when you can play like this. tommy emmanuel, ever heard about him? 🤣🤣🤣

  • @davemeshamsr6000
    @davemeshamsr6000 Год назад +4

    So impressed and happy to see and hear u Richard Smith!

  • @grahamjenkin2882
    @grahamjenkin2882 Год назад +3

    Sweet playing! And cool leftie Prince tele hovering over Richard's left shoulder...

  • @pinknblues1
    @pinknblues1 Год назад +3

    One of the best is Richard, and his interaction with Tommy is phenominal, they are absolutely interwoven together.

    • @coryCuc
      @coryCuc Год назад

      Saw them play together live last year in Dallas. Amazing show and they just feed off each other. Highly recommend anyone to see them live.

  • @davidpotsdam
    @davidpotsdam Год назад +6

    I am seeing Polka Dots and Moonbeams thank you

  • @outlaw1179
    @outlaw1179 Год назад +1

    Wow really fortunate to have such a legend in your store!

  • @mikehayes8079
    @mikehayes8079 11 месяцев назад +1

    Amazing how he effortlessly goes from one genre to another with equal comfort.

  • @tslo1808
    @tslo1808 4 месяца назад

    Polkadots and Moonbeams with that tone is BEAUTIFUL. True mastery of the guitar!

    • @Rider-hh9it
      @Rider-hh9it 3 месяца назад

      Straight off the early 1980’s Standard Brands album by Chet and Lenny.

  • @lorenzoblum868
    @lorenzoblum868 Год назад +1

    Richard Smith. A very common name for an exceptional musician.

  • @crowhaven200
    @crowhaven200 Год назад +4

    Sweet 🎵🎼🎶 Thank you Richard!

  • @gimmethegreenbacks
    @gimmethegreenbacks Год назад +4

    Beautiful Norm merry Christmas from your friends in Australia 😇🙏🎶©️

  • @Atkinsfan
    @Atkinsfan 9 месяцев назад +1

    Great video Norm ! Richard Smith is such a gentleman and a true virtuoso.

  • @recub13
    @recub13 Год назад +3

    My guitars logged into reverb and put themselves up for sale after watching this video.

  • @ianson3
    @ianson3 8 месяцев назад

    Two of my favorite things: Norman's Rare Guitars and Richard Smith.

  • @robnic52
    @robnic52 Год назад +1

    Great video, Richard Smith is a genius player and Norm is a natural interviewer, laid back, bright and humourous.

  • @glenrush3605
    @glenrush3605 Год назад +2

    Amazing, as he always is. Richard never gives a bad show. A truly nice guy as well. I've played that guitar on a couple of occasions.

  • @joecampagna3662
    @joecampagna3662 Год назад +2

    Sweet sounds. My tee shirt and a few small gifts arrived today! Miss you all here in Charlotte NC.

  • @rylieriley
    @rylieriley Год назад +3

    That's some sweet playing. What a treat. The stories are always enjoyable, too.

  • @CrazyHenkie777
    @CrazyHenkie777 Год назад +3

    Wow Richard is the real deal! Very smooth and intens playing! Thank you Norm for putting him in the video!

  • @dwebster50
    @dwebster50 Год назад +1

    Looking fantastic Richard . Lovely hearing you play . Keep the torch burning baby 😊🇨🇦😊🇨🇦😊🇨🇦

  • @Liam1H
    @Liam1H 11 месяцев назад

    I've known and enjoyed Richard Smith as a player for years but in this interview, I got to know who Richard Smith is as a person. Thatnks for that, Nroman! It's always nice to find out that one of your heroes is an actually good soul. Self effacing, humble and kind soul, I'm now even more impressed with Richard.

  • @jasonwood5792
    @jasonwood5792 Год назад +2

    Richard Smith is one of the greats!

  • @PoppinPortraits
    @PoppinPortraits 11 месяцев назад

    Richard; Humble, understated, legendary and as good as several of the best ever, combined!

  • @michaelyork4554
    @michaelyork4554 Год назад +1

    "Basic Rule of Thumb" Ok that cracked me up hard. Richard, and Tommy are so good together.

  • @Rust-Trap-Ranch
    @Rust-Trap-Ranch Год назад +2

    Thanks Norm for having another amazing player in your shop. Its wonderful that you take the time to video some of the world's best guitar players like Richard and post it for the world to enjoy. Would have been fun to have scene Richard and Joe DiBlasi play a song. Maybe next time.

  • @joemcgraw5529
    @joemcgraw5529 Год назад +11

    Hes amazing love the Harmonics he did never seen it done like that before cheers Richard !!!

  • @datapro007
    @datapro007 Год назад +3

    Richard is one of my favorites. Thanks so much for posting!

  • @SiggyMe
    @SiggyMe Год назад +7

    Lyrical, phrasing, and mixing up the chords along with melody lines a fantastical mastery moment that makes my afternoon. Another homerun at Norman's with Richard Smith.

  • @JackTheSkunk
    @JackTheSkunk Год назад +1

    The first time I ever saw Richard was at the Chet festival in Nashville many, many years ago. He astounded me with his ability to go from Chet to Django and back
    In the same song!! His brothers Rob and Sam were with him that trip as were his parents. His father actually hand made a G6120 replica for Richard.
    Regarding Lenny.....another truly gifted musician. I had no idea how messed up on drugs he was until I began reading his biography. Terrible loss.

  • @AJGreen-cn8kk
    @AJGreen-cn8kk Год назад

    Here's one of those guys that I check their website every month just hoping to see a performance near me. Thank God they are touring again!

  • @scottbelongie9051
    @scottbelongie9051 Год назад +3

    wow great epsiode and dang he can play that sounded amazing happy happy keep it up Norm and dang he was all over that fret board

  • @andr00NZ
    @andr00NZ Год назад +2

    Hey Richard, you are a joy to listen to. I wish I could play like you!

  • @sirvicemanone
    @sirvicemanone 11 месяцев назад +1

    Wow loved this session .Richard is a sublime musician and the banter back and forth was wonderful.
    Norm you look the best iv ever seen you .
    I'm a new fan of Richard and I'm going to seek his work and music out.
    Thank you again Norm

  • @patriottothecore6215
    @patriottothecore6215 Год назад +1

    What a lovely bloke, and such talent and humility. Thanks Norm.

  • @369dusty
    @369dusty Год назад +1

    Richard is fantastic Norm !!! Glad you had him on to showcase his talents.

  • @mattcollins8904
    @mattcollins8904 Год назад +3

    Wow. Beautiful playing.

  • @johnr8820
    @johnr8820 11 месяцев назад +1

    Man…so clean and a great tone…I could listen to that stuff all day. Definitely a CGP!

  • @ontariodigger2204
    @ontariodigger2204 3 месяца назад

    Two of my favourite people. Great video!

  • @robgreene1776
    @robgreene1776 Год назад +3

    Polka Dots and Moonbeams, TOO COOL !

  • @puppylinuxer
    @puppylinuxer Год назад +3

    This is amazing, what sweet sound

  • @ToadeRTroniX
    @ToadeRTroniX Год назад

    My wife and I saw Richard Smith in Springfield, MO in October 2021 playing with Tommy. We went to our favorite sandwhich shop in Springfield and were walking back to our car when we saw Richard out on the sidewalk by the theater. I told him we enjoyed the show and shook his hand. He wanted to know if there was a good place to eat that was still open nearby. We told him about our sandwich shop. After we got to the car, we drove by the restaurant to make sure I hadn't given him messed up directions and he was there. We could see him in line through the window. In any case, he's a very cool, down to earth kind of guy.

  • @ancientfifer
    @ancientfifer Год назад

    With all the turmoil, divisive rhetoric and negativity in the world, I turn to Norm's Rare Guitars channel for a reminder of the goodness in the world. Every clip makes my day more positive. Thanks everyone at Norm's!

  • @breft3416
    @breft3416 Год назад +1

    Over the years, I have seen Richard play virtually all of his shows at Lord of the Strings Concerts in the OC, including some of the tours with wife Julie Adams on cello. He's amazing- and so's Julie.

  • @lawlaw1
    @lawlaw1 Год назад +1

    The box in the background marked, “Fragile “… is a major award!
    (A Christmas Story 😊)

  • @wernerm2954
    @wernerm2954 8 месяцев назад

    I saw him with Tommy Emmanuel Years ago when they toured Germany. They are so funny together. Great guitarists both, and together a wonderful experience. Love to see him again.

  • @johnfenn
    @johnfenn Год назад

    Richard you look terrific, fantastic. I hope the tour is a huge success

  • @kevinporter6426
    @kevinporter6426 Год назад +2

    Man! That F-Sharp chord you hit with the harmonics was AMAZING! WOW!💯🎸

  • @putinkhuylo
    @putinkhuylo Год назад +5

    Richard can flat light up a six-string! Wizard!

  • @michaelclemensen8475
    @michaelclemensen8475 10 месяцев назад

    Since I heard Richard Smith the first time I`ve been a huge fan of his . He is so impressive in his playing and he loves to play solo as well as with other big names . 😃💚

  • @johnhiscutt1853
    @johnhiscutt1853 Год назад +3

    Richard is a great Guitarist!!

  • @andreassteinsland9415
    @andreassteinsland9415 Год назад +4

    Love it

  • @DC180
    @DC180 7 месяцев назад

    Richard Smith is a another Freak of a guitar player,!

  • @jameskelly2559
    @jameskelly2559 7 месяцев назад

    Great interview. Richard is a genius, an incredible talent.

  • @digitalbrand2930
    @digitalbrand2930 Год назад +4

    Sounds great

  • @Atroll_man
    @Atroll_man 5 месяцев назад

    It's unbelievable how well he can play such complex compositions.

  • @robertlee8042
    @robertlee8042 7 месяцев назад

    Norman! Richard wasn’t trying to say how soon it would be heard but how far into the future it will be heard. Listen some more while you’re nodding in your head.

  • @nmcg2587
    @nmcg2587 Год назад +1

    Richard - A singular talent

  • @Karl61290
    @Karl61290 11 месяцев назад

    Absolutely mesmerizing ...........what a brilliant guitarist Richard Smith is

  • @rochford59
    @rochford59 9 месяцев назад

    Smooth,cool..that's Richard Smith,could listen all day long,oh' yeah!😊

  • @alienfretboy
    @alienfretboy Год назад +8

    Phenomenal. Find and check out the videos of Richard playing Scott Joplin’s “The Entertainer”. Crazy good.

  • @martinleach9849
    @martinleach9849 Год назад +1

    One of the greatest acoustic players around 🙌

  • @nancychace8619
    @nancychace8619 Год назад +2

    Very good, you guys 🙂 Enjoyed listening. Richard plays beautifully, love the jazz chords and arrangements. Nice to see Norm's hanging in there. Hope you all have a good holiday season. Thanks for sharing.

  • @chthave
    @chthave 3 месяца назад

    Richard Smith is music.

  • @blowingbubbles9731
    @blowingbubbles9731 Год назад +4

    What a awesome display of talent..Happy Holidays
    🔥🤡🔥
    Thank you Mr.Smith and everyone at Norms
    The Perry's

  • @nobb1euk1
    @nobb1euk1 Год назад +6

    I’m British, why can’t I do this ? 🤣🤣

  • @Rambergwest
    @Rambergwest Год назад +1

    Inspiring episode and wonderful playing
    I love Norm and what he has created
    Well done

  • @philippooley1870
    @philippooley1870 Месяц назад

    Phenomenal player

  • @shazam6274
    @shazam6274 Год назад +1

    Thank you Richard, thank you Jen (great audio & video), Norm, you're pretty good too.

  • @mikedkc
    @mikedkc Год назад +1

    Wonderful. Thank you!

  • @davemeshamsr6000
    @davemeshamsr6000 Год назад +2

    Wow 😮green talent

  • @jerrylanglois7892
    @jerrylanglois7892 Год назад

    So great and just as humble.

  • @danielheller6430
    @danielheller6430 Год назад

    Richard Smith is simply the best.

  • @turdoirishman
    @turdoirishman Год назад +3

    WOW👋👋👋👋👋👋