When I see Andy McKee play, I am reminded about what it is to be a musician. I don't see a wannabe person who just wants to look good on screen or is just there for the glamour and fame. I see a person who is genuinely in love with music and has a passion for it. That is what all of us amateur musicians out there should strive to achieve.
@@n0sr3t3p I don't see any mention of "technical proficiency" in the OP, so your reply doesn't make sense. And in all honesty, technique and communication are inextricably linked....anyone who has paid close attention to McKee (or to his predecessor Michael Hedges) understands this.
agreed he's been my favorite guitar player since i was a little kid and my dad first found him on youtube and showed him to me, him and antoine dufour both
You know you've officially become masterful at the guitar when you can make you audience close their eyes and hear several instruments at once. Bravo, Andy.
Out of all the songs in the world to cover, Andy chose this one... I first heard this song when I was 5 years old. I am now 23 and every time I hear this song it never fails to tear me up. I think of all of the good times I had growing up in my life, the places I've been... This is proof that our existence, many things aside of course, is truly a phenomenon. Love always
Saw him live in Napa a few weeks ago. Best concert I have ever been to. He literally asked everyone to shout out their favorite songs at the beginning and he played almost all of them. It was amazing. I don't think he missed a note the whole performance. Afterward, he met with everyone and was the most happy and sincere performer you will ever meet. More of a fan than ever!!
The only thing more impressive than Andy's tone and his playing is Andy McKee the person. Having met and spoken with him many times and, being an acoustic guitarist myself, seeing his quiet and unassuming personality and the genuineness he exhibits in his acknowledgment and respect for other players in the genre has touched me and moved me even more than his playing- and you have to admit, Andy's playing is absolutely fabulous...
I am a fingerstyle expert so you can trust me when I say that this is an impressive arrangement and performance. The fingertone is also so good. He's not just playing the right notes but it has a pulsating feel to it and the melody still shines through. The approximation of this song is just uncanny.
Andy McKee is living proof that musical talent doesn't die with the ages, it just manifests itself in ever more diverse and wonderful ways. This cover captures the soul of the original, with a little bit of Andy :)
Man, I remember when I heard drifting for the first time when I had the biggest ego of all time and thought I was pretty damn amazing at guitar and no one could match my skills. Since then you have shown me that humility is key to being a great musician and that love and passion for what you do will carry you a thousand times farther than being arrogant and acting like a rock-star. You my hero Andy McKee, I'd love to be able to play with you and even if I never do in real life I still feel like when I play to your stuff or improvise various rhythms/leads over some of your songs I still feel your soul, you have a good one my friend. You play every song as if its your last, and I hold that mentality very close to my heart now whenever I play or perform live. I'm forever a fan of what you do and I can only hope that if I ever am fortunate enough to have children that they will be able to feel your love and passion through your music as much as I do.
+G mindfuckin6dimensions well said sir. My first REAL guitar teach; had a few prior, but this guy really taught me about the guitar, why we play things a certain way, instead of just how to play the instrument. He taught me that humility in life is key to always arriving at the next step. If you think you're already there, or at the top, then you won't be driven to go further, because in your head...you're at the top, and there's nowhere else to go. Always the student, never the master.
+G Tesseractmindblow What I love about this comment is I feel the exact same way. We thought we had seen everything on guitar then along came drifting and blew the door wide open. I have been a fan of Andy McKee ever since I heard Drifting and Keys to the Hovercar. When he comes to Ohio I am always the first in line. Amazing how much one man can change how you see an instrument.
to put out this much harmonic sound with a piece of wood and strings in your lap must be exhilarating for Andy - a rare talent indeed and a significant contribution to the world of music.
This guy never ceases to amaze me. He weaves an unimaginable tapestry of sound and makes this classic 80's tune not only sound beautiful and precise, but also manages to make it his own. Modern day Mozart of the acoustic guitar imho.
Its kind of crazy to watch him perform. None of his tunes are really left hand crazy because of how he uses open tunings, yet he concentrates so much on the left hand. The rhythm/percussion is inherent to his right hand. Amazing.
When you get this good, and you've dedicated your entire life to music and your instrument, I doubt you still stop and think "I'm good" but rather just try your best to deliver your passion and joy to your audience in the best way possible, while exploring the art of music further and developing as a musician even further. There's no limit :P
I'm very good, since I've consistently practiced since I was 7 years old (not bragging, just stating a fact), and I know that is I'm ever REALLY REALLY on one day, I will definitely be like "DANG, I'M THE FUCKIN' BOMB."
went to his concert last Thursday in Austria and had a chance to speak a bit with him after the concert. as chilled and positive as he is talented! thumbs up Andy ;) you rock, man!
Jacob March there's always those people in this world who are bitter. Why does one have to fuck it up for everyone. It's always been that way and always will be. If we talked to each other like we do on social media....
Oreomusic, if u have ever composed as many complex song as this man, u would have known how difficult it is to remember what have u even arranged yourself. I have just 6 or 7 arrangements of this sort and can't remember how to play them at times. He has quite a number to date so I wouldn't doubt him for not being original. moreover, it is his distinctive style of playing that affirms this.
37 years old been fiddling around with drums and bass and guitar for years Open to about two years ago where I’ve been jamming more and join a band and learning more and more every day this is unbelievable
Or they are your seven year old son who dislikes anything that isn't the generic crap on the radio and hits the dislike button on anything his dad likes.That happens too.
Most feel out of place in a melody with no rhyme. No words to place their thoughts on leaves them with a sense of self. And usually, guilt. The rest blindly dance hand in hand, off cliffs with beautiful flower wreaths around their necks.
the way you keep that rhythm going while playing such technical finger patterns the whole way through is nothing short of incredible. This guy is a grandmaster guitar wizard.
Andy born when i still want to play guitar ....but thought it was too late for me . Twenty years later : Huh what a lesson . It's just wonderfull . Keep going mate . And thanx a lot for the pleasure u give us . A man with a woodstick give me so much more than a man on the moon .....THAT'S EVOLUTION . The nice one .
Absolutely brilliant! So glad I found this gem. I love his facial expressions as he plays, you can tell he so loves what he does, much like Tommy Emmanuel does.
I'm actually proud of myself! I found this version last sunday.. and now I can exactly play along with both Andy and Tears for Fears! :D For everyone of you who think that this is impossible to learn.. You CAN! It's a bit tricky but it's totally possible.. now this is my favorite song to play :D
+DarkCreatorn That one isn't that bad man... I can think of countless other remakes of classics that are disgraceful. Here is an example of a beautiful song done with utmost justice to the original.
B-radio .station Yeah at the time I wrote that comment I had heard Lordes version like 2 times and I just thought it was weird but after I've listened to it a couple of times it ain't that bad
I Love you man, you do magic with that guitar....i found this version and i sung over it...man, i had tears in my eyes and my voice almost chocked from emotions....you did a wonderful job, i thank you from the bottom of my heart
I have been listening to Andy McKee on RUclips for a little over a year now, and I never get tired of listening! Andy your music is just beautiful! It really helps me to clear my mind at the end of the day! Thanks for sharing your musical gift!
Beautiful, but either there's some extra strokes coming from a separate track, the video is lagging, or he has more than 5 fingers on his right hand. Can't tell!
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Please good sir, make a rendering of Michael Jackson's Human Nature please! After hearing this I believe that you probably would make a version that would be remembered through ages
Lavoisier Hobbes im not saying he's not intelligent but there is alot people who devote almost their entire lives for guitar and can even be better than him and still be unintelligent
Lavoisier Hobbes enough practice becomes skill more practice and the guitar becomes a part of you and that being said you now know the ins and outs of your guitar then it becomes creativity
I would agree with everything there up until the leap to creativity. There have been average guitarists who were creative (Bob Dylan, Stephen Stills, Neil Young), master guitarists who were creative (Hendrix, Bruce Cockburn), and skilled guitarists without any real musicality (Yngwie Malmsteen, other guitar robots). There's a certain gift for composition that some people have and some don't, independent of their proficiency with an instrument.
+Lavoisier Hobbes sorry i haven't commented in awhile went on a vacation, but anyways i guess your right but then again im only speaking from experience plus idk half these guitarists but if you probably mention what band they play in or whatever (sorry i do listen to bands but I don't actually know the names of all of them XD) I'd probably sorta maybe know them lol but anyways what i mean by experience (and im teaching myself guitar btw) i mean the more i learned the more creative I've got i mean alot of the songs i learned are from tabs and it's pretty hard reading and memorizing fingerstyle tabs but once i learn them i start making variations of the song and the tabs only becomes inspiration now, but i guess that's what i mean by creativity, but your right aswell cause I've always been called a creative kid, (my love for legos and Bionicles back then cannot be explained lol) so I guess that's where the intelligence is and natural talent came along i guess that why my parents supported me on playing guitar aswell
I finally set my mind on trying to play your arrangement of this song. Thank you Andy, dunno why, but it's uplifting to hear your cover and my humble attempts to try and copy it. Brings me joy every day.
Perfectly captures the airy ambience and kinetic nature of the original while adding a little something extra on top. Would love to hear TFF sing with this as the backing.
before i heard the actual song i heard this one first. at first i was like why does this sound familiar? one of the best versions! andy mckee's rendition!
Not only is this guy extremely talented, but his songs are very entertaining to listen to. Many people have talent but write... boring songs. I love this guy's writing.
I want every song I hear for the rest of my life to be played by this man. I love you, Andy McKee. I couldn't help but notice you weren't wearing a wedding ring...
Incredible, absolutely incredible. Look at his eyes when he is playing! He plays with surgical precision. Saw him in Bremen/Germany this year, but never heard this one before from him. Awesome!!!
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"Do you play rhythm or lead on guitar?"
"Yes."
Both
@ Juanito Morag Yeah thanks we got it 😆
Both.
When I see Andy McKee play, I am reminded about what it is to be a musician. I don't see a wannabe person who just wants to look good on screen or is just there for the glamour and fame. I see a person who is genuinely in love with music and has a passion for it. That is what all of us amateur musicians out there should strive to achieve.
great playing, but to your comment: music is intended for communicating, not technical proficiency.
@@n0sr3t3p I don't see any mention of "technical proficiency" in the OP, so your reply doesn't make sense. And in all honesty, technique and communication are inextricably linked....anyone who has paid close attention to McKee (or to his predecessor Michael Hedges) understands this.
Yes.
agreed he's been my favorite guitar player since i was a little kid and my dad first found him on youtube and showed him to me, him and antoine dufour both
Well said brother, well said.
You know you've officially become masterful at the guitar when you can make you audience close their eyes and hear several instruments at once. Bravo, Andy.
Not just the instruments, the vocals as well. Masterful interpretation. Andy is incredible.
I don't hear the bass, or the cowbell.
2:05 damn dat pinky look like it can bench press a small building
haaaaha
Great way to put it.
Out of all the songs in the world to cover, Andy chose this one... I first heard this song when I was 5 years old. I am now 23 and every time I hear this song it never fails to tear me up. I think of all of the good times I had growing up in my life, the places I've been... This is proof that our existence, many things aside of course, is truly a phenomenon. Love always
What’s it like on the other side of the 30s?
@@iceni6409 Same here.
I was a freshman in high school when this song came out. The 1980’s were a great time to grow up.
Im 70. Played 60 years
Same reaction
Even seeing Jimi didnt move the heart the way Andy did when I saw him
There I said it 🎉
Saw him live in Napa a few weeks ago. Best concert I have ever been to. He literally asked everyone to shout out their favorite songs at the beginning and he played almost all of them. It was amazing. I don't think he missed a note the whole performance. Afterward, he met with everyone and was the most happy and sincere performer you will ever meet. More of a fan than ever!!
The only thing more impressive than Andy's tone and his playing is Andy McKee the person. Having met and spoken with him many times and, being an acoustic guitarist myself, seeing his quiet and unassuming personality and the genuineness he exhibits in his acknowledgment and respect for other players in the genre has touched me and moved me even more than his playing- and you have to admit, Andy's playing is absolutely fabulous...
thanx for your comment ;) Its soooooooooooo cool to put this aside the performance ;)
Andy mckee is the only reason i ever wanted an acoustic guitar
One thing learning how to play this, but being the one to create it is another 😀
Amazing how a single guitarist can make a simple pop song sound so interesting and wholesome
I am a fingerstyle expert so you can trust me when I say that this is an impressive arrangement and performance. The fingertone is also so good. He's not just playing the right notes but it has a pulsating feel to it and the melody still shines through. The approximation of this song is just uncanny.
this is the perfect mixture of over the hills and far away and everybody wants to rule the world.
I come from a troubled childhood. Your music always seem to help me find peace. I particularly like Drifting from 17 years ago.
Andy McKee is living proof that musical talent doesn't die with the ages, it just manifests itself in ever more diverse and wonderful ways. This cover captures the soul of the original, with a little bit of Andy :)
You know a song is good when you can listen to it over and over.
Man, I remember when I heard drifting for the first time when I had the biggest ego of all time and thought I was pretty damn amazing at guitar and no one could match my skills. Since then you have shown me that humility is key to being a great musician and that love and passion for what you do will carry you a thousand times farther than being arrogant and acting like a rock-star. You my hero Andy McKee, I'd love to be able to play with you and even if I never do in real life I still feel like when I play to your stuff or improvise various rhythms/leads over some of your songs I still feel your soul, you have a good one my friend. You play every song as if its your last, and I hold that mentality very close to my heart now whenever I play or perform live. I'm forever a fan of what you do and I can only hope that if I ever am fortunate enough to have children that they will be able to feel your love and passion through your music as much as I do.
+G mindfuckin6dimensions well said sir. My first REAL guitar teach; had a few prior, but this guy really taught me about the guitar, why we play things a certain way, instead of just how to play the instrument. He taught me that humility in life is key to always arriving at the next step. If you think you're already there, or at the top, then you won't be driven to go further, because in your head...you're at the top, and there's nowhere else to go. Always the student, never the master.
+G Tesseractmindblow What I love about this comment is I feel the exact same way. We thought we had seen everything on guitar then along came drifting and blew the door wide open. I have been a fan of Andy McKee ever since I heard Drifting and Keys to the Hovercar. When he comes to Ohio I am always the first in line. Amazing how much one man can change how you see an instrument.
+G Tesseractmindblow I can tell you have said this from the heart buddy. Keep up the amazing approach to life and music, they are one and the same :)
+G Tesseractmindblow you were probably 8 when you saw Drifting right?
+K Defender eeeeheheheheheh
to put out this much harmonic sound with a piece of wood and strings in your lap must be exhilarating for Andy - a rare talent indeed and a significant contribution to the world of music.
This guy never ceases to amaze me. He weaves an unimaginable tapestry of sound and makes this classic 80's tune not only sound beautiful and precise, but also manages to make it his own. Modern day Mozart of the acoustic guitar imho.
How can anybody dislike this .....?.....Superb..I wish I had one tenth of the talent but I'll keep on practicing till then.
Its kind of crazy to watch him perform. None of his tunes are really left hand crazy because of how he uses open tunings, yet he concentrates so much on the left hand. The rhythm/percussion is inherent to his right hand. Amazing.
I can watch him play for hours! I love the confidence with which he hits his chords and shapes on the left hand even the minute motions!
I love rediscovering this after 5yrs or so 💗
You ever think he stops in all this and thinks... Dam i'm good haha
When you get this good, and you've dedicated your entire life to music and your instrument, I doubt you still stop and think "I'm good" but rather just try your best to deliver your passion and joy to your audience in the best way possible, while exploring the art of music further and developing as a musician even further. There's no limit :P
Falxhor Nope. You still think "I fucking rock" and that's perfectly ok.
I'm very good, since I've consistently practiced since I was 7 years old (not bragging, just stating a fact), and I know that is I'm ever REALLY REALLY on one day, I will definitely be like "DANG, I'M THE FUCKIN' BOMB."
howlbig yes, and he has right to take pride in himself
I hope so
2:10 had a harmonicgasm when those harmonics started...
This hits different
He rocks on this tune
one of the best guitar arrangements I have seen in a long time,
beautifully played
The most impressive thing is how he clearly understands and respects what makes these songs work, and makes sure it comes through in his arrangements.
He is truly a legend.
Tears for Fears would be so proud! In you go in my acoustic playlist Sir!
There is no one else like Andy anymore.
Actually there are many like and better than Andi currently.
went to his concert last Thursday in Austria and had a chance to speak a bit with him after the concert. as chilled and positive as he is talented! thumbs up Andy ;) you rock, man!
This is why we live.
Amen brother!
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Jacob March Oh wow. *Triggered*
Looks like someone caught their folks making babies a bunch of times.
Jacob March there's always those people in this world who are bitter. Why does one have to fuck it up for everyone. It's always been that way and always will be. If we talked to each other like we do on social media....
This is not really the conversation, between lovers of this art, that I had in mind ...
Oreomusic, if u have ever composed as many complex song as this man, u would have known how difficult it is to remember what have u even arranged yourself. I have just 6 or 7 arrangements of this sort and can't remember how to play them at times. He has quite a number to date so I wouldn't doubt him for not being original. moreover, it is his distinctive style of playing that affirms this.
37 years old been fiddling around with drums and bass and guitar for years Open to about two years ago where I’ve been jamming more and join a band and learning more and more every day this is unbelievable
Andy's playing rules the world!!! I love his spin on this...
He is the man.
bravo
Holy cow its you
The people that disliked this video fit into one of these three categories:
1. Jealous
2. Suck at playing music
3. Trolls
that is so true
Or they are your seven year old son who dislikes anything that isn't the generic crap on the radio and hits the dislike button on anything his dad likes.That happens too.
rather than dividing these people by categories, perhaps a venn diagram would be more appropriate?
Most feel out of place in a melody with no rhyme. No words to place their thoughts on leaves them with a sense of self. And usually, guilt.
The rest blindly dance hand in hand, off cliffs with beautiful flower wreaths around their necks.
fingernfrets or just stupid?
I saw Andy last week in concert and backstage and this man is a pure genius on stage. He is a true musician and his sound was incredible!!
the way you keep that rhythm going while playing such technical finger patterns the whole way through is nothing short of incredible. This guy is a grandmaster guitar wizard.
Why am I just now seeing this
That's just silly- perfect tone, amazing rhythm, let alone the harmonic part.
I stand by my prior comment - the next Segovia.
Andy born when i still want to play guitar ....but thought it was too late for me .
Twenty years later : Huh what a lesson . It's just wonderfull . Keep going mate .
And thanx a lot for the pleasure u give us .
A man with a woodstick give me so much more than a man on the moon .....THAT'S EVOLUTION . The nice one .
Absolutely brilliant! So glad I found this gem. I love his facial expressions as he plays, you can tell he so loves what he does, much like Tommy Emmanuel does.
I'm actually proud of myself! I found this version last sunday.. and now I can exactly play along with both Andy and Tears for Fears! :D For everyone of you who think that this is impossible to learn.. You CAN! It's a bit tricky but it's totally possible.. now this is my favorite song to play :D
cool story bro............
Post your video so everyone can see and hear you play.
Can you tell me what tuning this is in?
Haha maybe I should!
Well the low e and high e are down to d and the g string down to f.. I think it's like that if i remember correctly!
DarkCreatorn Surprisingly this version is actually tabbed out on songster. I looked it up and you're right except the g is tuned to f#
Sooo glad it wasnt Lordes version!
+DarkCreatorn That one isn't that bad man... I can think of countless other remakes of classics that are disgraceful. Here is an example of a beautiful song done with utmost justice to the original.
B-radio .station Yeah at the time I wrote that comment I had heard Lordes version like 2 times and I just thought it was weird but after I've listened to it a couple of times it ain't that bad
What the fuck do you mean lordes version?! THAT ONE WAS A COVER! WHAT THE FUCK MAN. Dumbest shit i've read in a while.
I can't get enough of this version.
I Love you man, you do magic with that guitar....i found this version and i sung over it...man, i had tears in my eyes and my voice almost chocked from emotions....you did a wonderful job, i thank you from the bottom of my heart
whoever dislikes this is just jealous of his guitar skills xD
62 people want to rule the universe.
Hahaha nice!
Lol some dick put it at 63
159 people want to rule the universe.
Saw this video last night, and have pretty much replayed this song a kazillion times by now! Pure Awesomeness!!
Andy Mckee is a absolute Champion.
perfect cover! Tears for fears
Damn, Samwell Tarly can PLAY.
M'ladys White Knight nice
Devon Campbel
Can't tell but you made my day
You merciless B#stard you`ve wrecked it forever with that comment. LMAO!! ;)
Oh my...
Flared frets. Awesome! Andy is sooo good. The harmonics lead-in for the bridge are fantastic.
One of the best interpretations of any song I have heard. Great rhythm and beat.
Keep practicing, don't worry you will get better!! ;)
lmfao I'm sure you're better huh? hahahahahaha
f@ckin& troll!!!
Simple Definition of sarcasm:
The use of words that mean the opposite of what you really want to say especially in order to be funny.
+Dan Reed then, you are not a troll, you are a funny angel. Cheers 😀
who else was singing along?
I have been listening to Andy McKee on RUclips for a little over a year now, and I never get tired of listening! Andy your music is just beautiful! It really helps me to clear my mind at the end of the day! Thanks for sharing your musical gift!
literally every single one of your songs is it's own unique masterpiece
Beautiful, but either there's some extra strokes coming from a separate track, the video is lagging, or he has more than 5 fingers on his right hand. Can't tell!
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Please good sir, make a rendering of Michael Jackson's Human Nature please! After hearing this I believe that you probably would make a version that would be remembered through ages
Thank you RUclips for the MyMix arrangements of playlists. JUST WONDERFUL.
the tone of that guitar is unbelievable
This guy must be intelligent. There's no way this much creativity and skill could be present in someone with an IQ less than 120
Lavoisier Hobbes im not saying he's not intelligent but there is alot people who devote almost their entire lives for guitar and can even be better than him and still be unintelligent
I wasn't really referencing skill, but creativity. He writes his own pieces (obviously this one is a cover) and all of them are musically interesting.
Lavoisier Hobbes enough practice becomes skill more practice and the guitar becomes a part of you and that being said you now know the ins and outs of your guitar then it becomes creativity
I would agree with everything there up until the leap to creativity. There have been average guitarists who were creative (Bob Dylan, Stephen Stills, Neil Young), master guitarists who were creative (Hendrix, Bruce Cockburn), and skilled guitarists without any real musicality (Yngwie Malmsteen, other guitar robots). There's a certain gift for composition that some people have and some don't, independent of their proficiency with an instrument.
+Lavoisier Hobbes sorry i haven't commented in awhile went on a vacation, but anyways i guess your right but then again im only speaking from experience plus idk half these guitarists but if you probably mention what band they play in or whatever (sorry i do listen to bands but I don't actually know the names of all of them XD) I'd probably sorta maybe know them lol but anyways what i mean by experience (and im teaching myself guitar btw) i mean the more i learned the more creative I've got i mean alot of the songs i learned are from tabs and it's pretty hard reading and memorizing fingerstyle tabs but once i learn them i start making variations of the song and the tabs only becomes inspiration now, but i guess that's what i mean by creativity, but your right aswell cause I've always been called a creative kid, (my love for legos and Bionicles back then cannot be explained lol) so I guess that's where the intelligence is and natural talent came along i guess that why my parents supported me on playing guitar aswell
Mr robot ;)
Baptiste Tho rather mr. soul.
Steam roller of a right thumb! Talk about cruise control. Very nice arrangement as well.
Andy, you are one of the most brilliant and talented guitarists! Seeing you play is inspirational! You rock!
This song got me through some really tough times. Thank you Andy for sharing this gem with the rest of us🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼
My fav accoustic gat player of all time,holy shit balls your good Andy.
I wish Andy would record Duane Allman's 'Little Martha', but until then, this is a shot of pure joy
Thanks Andy McKee, that was time well spent! Great cover.
I bought the sheet music for this 3 years ago (thanks Andy), took one look, and wound up in the psych ward for a while. This is crazy good!
Andy, I've listened to many, many covers of this wonderful song and yours is truly next level! None compare; it's transcendental, really!!
I finally set my mind on trying to play your arrangement of this song. Thank you Andy, dunno why, but it's uplifting to hear your cover and my humble attempts to try and copy it. Brings me joy every day.
From the first note, you brought a smile to my face. We'll done sir!
I wish I could play the guitar that well!
My husband was a fan,we went to see Andy in Glasgow, I am now a fan, he can play a tune😊
Perfectly captures the airy ambience and kinetic nature of the original while adding a little something extra on top. Would love to hear TFF sing with this as the backing.
Haha that little smile at the end ... "Heh, that was pretty good =)"
Fantastic, thanks, I love your version.
Unique....
he plays all these different music which blend into one and makes you believe that the guitar sings
this is mind blowing
incredible
Blown away..This is fantastic cover of "Tears for Fear" Incredibly smooth and just flows..Great song and great job on playing it!
before i heard the actual song i heard this one first. at first i was like why does this sound familiar? one of the best versions! andy mckee's rendition!
Not only is this guy extremely talented, but his songs are very entertaining to listen to. Many people have talent but write... boring songs. I love this guy's writing.
This is the cover i saw that got me into fingerstyle guitar when I was 18 many years back …love this song
best shows ever over here on the Big Pile of cinder. thanks for coming out, would love to see you again here :)
wow - you've absolutely nailed that song! I can't believe how you make that guitar sound like 4 different instruments all playing at once! Skill.
Thank you so much for sharing! :D I keep listening over and over again. Wonderfully done!
I always love watching you play this live in concert. Good stuff....
What a ride that was! Absolutely incredible!
This is a perfect solo guitar arrangement of the song. And the tone is wonderful. Ah!
I want every song I hear for the rest of my life to be played by this man. I love you, Andy McKee. I couldn't help but notice you weren't wearing a wedding ring...
Not sure one can really learn to be this good. This pure god given talent
One of my favourite songs of all time. Loved this so much :)
Just beautifull music. Thank you so much!
Watching this video is one of the things I do when I need my faith in humanity restored
The harmonics in the bridge take this to another fucking level!
Whoa! the bridge was totally in harmonics!! What the...? Awesome.
Andy McKee you sir are inspiring and a guitar legend Thank you so much
Sooooooo late to this. Absolutely amazing. Thank you.
Incredible, absolutely incredible. Look at his eyes when he is playing! He plays with surgical precision. Saw him in Bremen/Germany this year, but never heard this one before from him. Awesome!!!
Beautifully done! I hope to learn this song soon!!
guy like that take's acoustic guitar to another level! real good!
your arrangements are the best aspect of your work. sublime work andy.