The Captain Meets Tommy Emmanuel

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    👆 Welcome to another episode of The Captain Meets on Andertons TV! This week, our very special guest is the amazing Tommy Emmanuel.
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  • @andertons
    @andertons  4 года назад +392

    A note on recording Tommy's guitar:
    All the sound you hear from Tommy's guitar in this video comes from the pickup system in his Maton, recorded via the Direct Input on the AER Compact 60 (discussed at 54:35 - link in description).
    You may have noticed the microphone in front of the soundhole but it may not come as a surprise to learn that that's not particularly effective when there's a cover over the soundhole. Tommy covers the soundhole so he can get the most out of the microphone pickup by cranking it up (explained at 58:30).

    • @mathevideos9909
      @mathevideos9909 4 года назад +58

      @MorbidManMusic mhm I think I trust Tommy a bit more on this topic. 😂😂

    • @iainmcguire7190
      @iainmcguire7190 4 года назад +30

      @MorbidManMusic nope. Sounds great

    • @nicholaspalacio9672
      @nicholaspalacio9672 4 года назад +11

      MorbidManMusic I know it’s a bluegrass/old school guy thing that “pickups are bad”. I’m a bluegrass player too. But this pickup sounds just fine. Tommy wasn’t about to take the strings off his guitar and take the soundhole cover out, nor should he have. There’s plenty of footage of his raw guitar, mic’d up.

    • @andrewbutcher3391
      @andrewbutcher3391 4 года назад +6

      This man is an absolute genius. I can’t believe there are millions better than him....Another great interview Lee.

    • @ThePiecesofMind
      @ThePiecesofMind 4 года назад +6

      @@nicholaspalacio9672 You don't have to take the strings off to remove the cover. I use a similar one and it's easy to remove with strings on. I agree pickup sounds fine.

  • @EventHorizonPrdctns
    @EventHorizonPrdctns 4 года назад +779

    There needs to be a law that if you dislike this video you have to give an explanation.

    • @andrewjenkinson8948
      @andrewjenkinson8948 4 года назад +75

      It wasn't long enough.

    • @fly1327
      @fly1327 4 года назад +15

      Absolutely. Right now 38 folks have some 'spaining to do.

    • @zinaliadesousa1115
      @zinaliadesousa1115 4 года назад +2

      A law with no strings attached whilst playing with fire? Yes our crime is we are all having a 'music love fest with good taste'. Amazing talent!

    • @rickyjones7282
      @rickyjones7282 4 года назад +15

      Anybody who dislikes this is either deaf or a gangster rap tosser or even a football fan!!!

    • @nextgenfootball69420
      @nextgenfootball69420 4 года назад +2

      Hardcore Justin beiber and lil pump fans

  • @T3L3cast3r
    @T3L3cast3r 4 года назад +285

    Tommy Emmanuel is the reason I play bass :)

    • @dharleyfan1
      @dharleyfan1 4 года назад +21

      lol, that's funny, good one. Tommy makes me want to use my guitar for firewood.

    • @ThePERJURED
      @ThePERJURED 4 года назад +2

      @@dharleyfan1 if a world class player makes you want to burn your guitar, then what impact on you have bad players?

    • @ramelix2287
      @ramelix2287 4 года назад +1

      I was ur 100th like...

    • @youwaisef
      @youwaisef 4 года назад +3

      When you realize he also plays bass... -_-

    • @bunnynikkipeaches2442
      @bunnynikkipeaches2442 4 года назад +1

      I JUST GOT THAT . LOL

  • @tomiasthexder7673
    @tomiasthexder7673 4 года назад +276

    Steve Vai said "there is no better guitar player than Tommy Emmanuel" High praise indeed...Eric Clapton said something similar.

    • @rexramjet76
      @rexramjet76 3 года назад +6

      agree

    • @Dan.Chaytor
      @Dan.Chaytor 3 года назад +23

      After you see him live there is no argument. He’s the man.

    • @barryhobbs5080
      @barryhobbs5080 3 года назад +19

      There's a clip of Tommy sitting in with Steve and his band and Steve says something along the lines of "...had to get Tommy on electric to slow him down". I've seen Tommy live play a Tele with a band and he's a killer player.

    • @jimjambananaslam3596
      @jimjambananaslam3596 3 года назад +23

      Tommy is the most highly praised musician nobody has ever heard of. And I mean that in a good way

    • @sixstrings1490
      @sixstrings1490 3 года назад +13

      I am a Proud Aussie, and the only thing I have in common with Tommy Emmanuel is that I am a self taught guitar player who can't read music. Hell I wish I could play half as good as Tommy, or his Bro Phil (R.I.P Phil) Love you man ! Scardy 😎

  • @geoffsmith117
    @geoffsmith117 4 года назад +280

    Saw Tommy in a Pub, well known for it's music, in an Irish town called Boyle. It's not the biggest town in the world but that night every guitar player in a 40 mile radius was in the first 10 rows. The guy is an awesome player, but so humble. The highlight was when some wag shouted "can you do anything Irish", and Tommy pauses a moment then says "I can blow up yer car mate!". After a short stunned silence everyone fell about the place laughing. You have to have a personality to get away with that!

  • @bernie_smith
    @bernie_smith 4 года назад +224

    When my son was 6 years old I took him to see Tommy, when he made an appearance in Blackpool, UK. We sat right at the front and Tommy regularly smiled at my son during the concert. Towards the end of the evening he addressed my son directly and dedicated a song to him, as by now it was very late in the evening but my son was still full of life and enjoying the gig. He said something along the lines of "this is for the little lad at the front, so he can remember the time when Tommy Emmanuel played two songs at once." Tommy then played Dixie/Yankee Doodle Dandy, both melodies simultaneously!!! What a guy and what a superb artist.

    • @shootcutdeliver
      @shootcutdeliver 4 года назад +2

      Bernie Smith
      You are going to love this video with Tommy
      ruclips.net/video/uIIKP9rHkPw/видео.html

    • @coryCuc
      @coryCuc 3 года назад +7

      That's an amazing story and knowing TE, I wouldn't doubt it for a second. The most humble and sincere guy.

    • @bernie_smith
      @bernie_smith 3 года назад +4

      @@shootcutdeliver Thanks Shoot Cut!!! Great stuff!! Bernie

    • @bernie_smith
      @bernie_smith 3 года назад +2

      @@coryCuc Absolutely Cory. Bernie

    • @zingleraster9124
      @zingleraster9124 2 года назад +2

      That is life changing stuff. Goosebumps.

  • @simon_patterson
    @simon_patterson 5 лет назад +556

    "There are a million guys who can run rings around me". No Tommy, nobody can run rings around you when it comes to guitar. Nobody.

    • @allgunsblazed9106
      @allgunsblazed9106 5 лет назад +47

      I don't think guitarist should try to compare each other , especially when the styles are all so different.

    • @budgetguitaristcom
      @budgetguitaristcom 4 года назад +64

      There's always someone better than you, and there's always someone who wants to be as good as you, but ultimately it's about making music that people enjoy.

    • @christianboddum8783
      @christianboddum8783 4 года назад +5

      Even if it was so, to have the guts and drive to have his career, very few will accomplish that.....

    • @joshxms2260
      @joshxms2260 4 года назад +3

      Simon Patterson his live video with Joscho Stephan (Sweet Georgia Brown?) gets close, Joscho is incredible

    • @TheEchelon
      @TheEchelon 4 года назад +4

      After delving into the world of classical guitars, there are guys who are way beyond Tommy. You haven't seen nothing yet bud.

  • @adamkane9340
    @adamkane9340 4 года назад +139

    A true Australian treasure. Hard work, commitment and following your heart.

    • @gti1647
      @gti1647 4 года назад +3

      Right on!

  • @RobRhodesMusic
    @RobRhodesMusic 4 года назад +71

    There's not enough superlatives to do Tommy justice, either as a player and a person. He makes me proud to be Australian and is a true role model for us all. Humility, dedication and a true entertainer. The Captain did a great job and some of his facial expressions are of child-like wonderment. Loved every minute of it, thank you.

  • @DarekLachowski
    @DarekLachowski 5 лет назад +142

    Wow! "The captain meets..." just reached another level!

  • @tommckirdy514
    @tommckirdy514 5 лет назад +89

    You are actually kidding me. Tommy Emmanuel on Andertons! He is my guitar hero!

  • @Arnold_Ehret
    @Arnold_Ehret 4 года назад +1

    He doesn't read music, but he plays with his soul !.......&

  • @platriani
    @platriani 4 года назад +59

    20 years ago, I was shredding away, and this guy asked if I wanted to buy Tommy Emmanuel tickets, for about £8.......I said who....
    ..oh go on then. Never heard of him, never liked acoustic as it was “inferior” to my shred......never heard his stuff. We went to an awful run down venue, take your own cans of beer, and out he came. I laughed for 2 hours, not at his jokes (which were funny), but because I was completely mind blown, I could not believe what I was seeing and hearing, and laughing was my body’s way of saying “holy mother of Jesus Jeffrey’s Jones” ........ I bought the tab book after the gig, still got it. I then proceeded to play electric for another 20 years, and now, I have grown up. I am now totally focussed on Tommy, and will dedicate the next 20 years to this amazing music. I always listened to Tommy since that day, and always rated him as the best guitar player. I really struggled with his stuff, but now we have you tube and power tabs and so on.....I’ve got a chance ! The dude is my hero.

    • @cougar231000
      @cougar231000 4 года назад

      Growing up doesn't implicate quitting with Electric Guitar....

    • @anish_99
      @anish_99 4 года назад +1

      also those 74 dislikes are from electric guitar folks.

    • @micklewis8500
      @micklewis8500 4 года назад +1

      I soo understand where you coming from.

    • @markopolo2224
      @markopolo2224 3 года назад

      dude how old are you ?

  • @billybob9144
    @billybob9144 5 лет назад +299

    He is the most amazing guest you guys have ever had on barr none, what an absolute legend. Thanks lee

    • @masterbeernuts9344
      @masterbeernuts9344 4 года назад +14

      Barre none

    • @billybob9144
      @billybob9144 4 года назад +3

      @@masterbeernuts9344 thank you, although its... Bar none.
      Ah wait i think i see what you did there, very good

    • @panzerlieb
      @panzerlieb 4 года назад +1

      Yeah wouldn’t bare nothing either. No one needs to see that.😁

  • @Charbarhousemusic
    @Charbarhousemusic 4 года назад +78

    My neighbour looks a lot like Tommy Emmanuel. He can't understand why I greet him so warmly.

    • @davidsmart8594
      @davidsmart8594 4 года назад +6

      Find him a cheap guitar and insist he takes lessons; you never know...

    • @justinemarkdajay7485
      @justinemarkdajay7485 4 года назад +6

      Plot twist: He is Tommy Emmanuel and has been trolling you since.

    • @alward5678
      @alward5678 4 года назад

      HAHHAHAHAHAH

  • @golf-freq
    @golf-freq 4 года назад +293

    Hey Andertons, I've seen and heard everything I could find regarding Tommy throughout the years and I must say that this interview is among the very best I've seen. Everything about this video is an invaluable window into the mind of Tommy. I've also gained a new appreciation of The Captain as an interviewer. Excellent all around -- thanks so much for this!

    • @felinekaiju4517
      @felinekaiju4517 2 года назад +2

      Lee has this amazing way of interviewing people!.

  • @studiogorilla
    @studiogorilla 4 года назад +41

    I got to record Tommy this winter, and he's the kindest guy you'd ever meet.

  • @andrepienaar2014
    @andrepienaar2014 5 лет назад +8

    Tommy Emmanuel, best acoustic player period.

    • @jackturtle131
      @jackturtle131 5 лет назад

      @Jipke He's plays not like Tommy at all

  • @szmash
    @szmash 5 лет назад +154

    I'm like Frodo watching Gandalf’s fireworks here. As long as we have old wizards like Mr Emmanuel we may feel we’re living a golden age.

    • @revenant235
      @revenant235 5 лет назад +3

      Miklós Szabó amen to that

    • @forester057
      @forester057 4 года назад

      Perfect analogy!

    • @MrLuckyT
      @MrLuckyT 4 года назад

      What a metaphor ... man 👍🏻🤩

  • @guevaramarwan
    @guevaramarwan 3 года назад +6

    His life story needs to be immortalised in a movie ASAP

  • @mysticalstalker7524
    @mysticalstalker7524 3 года назад +46

    Tommy emmanuel always full of heart and passion in his playing, legend period. A movie should be made on this man

    • @3GreeneBJ
      @3GreeneBJ 3 года назад +3

      Yeah Yeah! Hurry - I'm running out of road here!

    • @MemeLord904
      @MemeLord904 2 года назад +1

      Well do I have good news for you lol. He’s making a movie !!!

    • @Tasjudoka
      @Tasjudoka Год назад

      ​@@MemeLord904 really?!?

  • @thomasstretton8574
    @thomasstretton8574 4 года назад +54

    That intro has to be one of the most mesmerising things I’ve ever seen.

  • @shubniggurath6464
    @shubniggurath6464 5 лет назад +341

    I've been using the Force for months to get this to happen ... glad it worked.

  • @rickyanthony
    @rickyanthony 4 года назад +20

    This man makes me happy. This is what happens when a good heart reaches the heights that tommy has, and doesn't let pride or the high life get in the way of its passion.

  • @martinpaddle
    @martinpaddle 4 года назад +198

    You manage to get the likes of Guthrie Govan, Greg Koch, and now Tommy Emmanuel to sit down with you for a one hour chat and jam... that is seriously impressive

    • @sunnysuman1255
      @sunnysuman1255 4 года назад +12

      Don't forget John Petrucci and Steve Vai.

    • @SamOwenI
      @SamOwenI 4 года назад +3

      I think it's a no-brainer for these guitarists to want to be on channels like this. A great way to market your work to hundreds of thousands of people.

    • @jimmycampbell78
      @jimmycampbell78 4 года назад +2

      I enjoyed Walter Trout’s interview and playing as well.

    • @stonaldinho1178
      @stonaldinho1178 4 года назад +1

      @@SamOwenI Not just their music either. They all probably get a small cut of every piece of signature gear that gets sold as well. To be able to show off their own gear on a channel that is viewed almost exclusively by guitarists with an above average interest in gear is the best bang for the buck they're ever going to get advertising-wise.

    • @Badonkadonker
      @Badonkadonker 4 года назад +1

      Still one John Mayer dodges them every time ...

  • @marklr5716
    @marklr5716 5 лет назад +19

    Tommy is an Australian National Treasure!!

  • @jeremy00123
    @jeremy00123 5 лет назад +103

    Every video of Tommy Emmanuel playing is magic. But this one is perhaps one of the most outstanding.

  • @marshwoodvale4367
    @marshwoodvale4367 4 года назад +80

    Forget the shredders. This is real guitar playing!!

  • @marzfielding6898
    @marzfielding6898 2 года назад +1

    Your face is just brilliant watching Tommy, Class.

  • @Morill128
    @Morill128 5 лет назад +29

    Came for the excellent music, stayed for the life story! What a legend, damn

  • @adsy1124
    @adsy1124 5 лет назад +10

    Our very own guitar god🇭🇲

  • @dave822
    @dave822 3 года назад +34

    There's a guitar in the bin outside my house if anyone wants it :/

    • @davidsteer8142
      @davidsteer8142 3 года назад +10

      These comments are gold. Reminds me of a comment left on Tommy’s channel playing Classical Gas. That comment went something like.....’I’m gonna get my guitar, remove the strings, fill it with potting mix and plant some basil.’

  • @richardblackledge7402
    @richardblackledge7402 4 года назад +13

    I love the fact that Tommy talks about how to become better at playing the guitar and always giving back to the guitar community.He does this so many times.He does camps all over the world teaching others and always giving advice.Unfortunately so many popular guitarists out there give nothing and are only interested in making money and never giving back.This guy is amazing.Thank you Tommy.

  • @simon_patterson
    @simon_patterson 5 лет назад +6

    There is no such thing as the greatest guitar player in the world, but there is no acoustic guitarist greater than Tommy Emmanuel.

  • @Lozh1993
    @Lozh1993 5 лет назад +28

    Love that the captain literally cant stop smiling. I've been waiting literally years for this one to happen. Insane

  • @lordrupertknob1882
    @lordrupertknob1882 Год назад +11

    I made my mind up that I want to be just as good as Tommy Emmanuel. After 15 years of dedication and 12 hours practice every single day, I have now mastered the head nodding. Next, I'm going to buy myself a guitar and start learning how to play.

    • @johnjudd2204
      @johnjudd2204 9 месяцев назад

      LOL🤣 but if you really are, then, “HELL YA MAN! DO IT!”

  • @oleran4569
    @oleran4569 2 года назад +1

    i rarely cry.....except when I hear Tommy play....

  • @teyink
    @teyink 5 лет назад +15

    He has one of the more interesting superhero origin stories that I have ever heard.

  • @godfreyozzy7128
    @godfreyozzy7128 5 лет назад +72

    R.I.P. Phil, a phenomenal guitarist in his own right. Everybody should check out the album they did together, Terra Firma.

    • @Juventud2222
      @Juventud2222 4 года назад +3

      I was lucky enough to watch him & his brother play a stadium in Melbourne. When they played Back On The Terra Firma just 2 guys on stage was intense, i was only a kid and still remember it. I remember 'The Journey' as impactful too.

    • @mikeymumblesreal
      @mikeymumblesreal 4 года назад

      Godfrey Ozzy Was that Phil McCracken?

    • @peterschmidt9942
      @peterschmidt9942 4 года назад

      Yep, it's got some ball terra's on it. That last bit where they're jamming AC/DC songs sounds like they're having so much fun.

  • @robertlennox3607
    @robertlennox3607 7 дней назад

    Had the pleasure of meeting ank talking to Tommy a few times. Really humble and genuine bloke as well as being a musical genius.

  • @charlespatrick1572
    @charlespatrick1572 4 года назад +46

    Lee Anderton, you ARE the man. Tommy Emmanuel as your guest!!!!! What an epic "The Captain Meets" episode!

  • @bmccall30
    @bmccall30 4 года назад +37

    The second best part of this video: Lee Anderton's uncontrollable smile as he watched a master at work. PS: Thanks for this. It was truly amazing.

  • @mickvictor
    @mickvictor 2 года назад +7

    I've had the privilege of seeing Tommy in person 3 times. Twice in Waco,Texas and once in Colorado Springs,Colorado.
    A noticeable atmosphere develops at his performances. He truly shares himself while playing. And if the audience MOJO is up, he senses it and man, hang on to something. It's on then. That guy will blow you away.

  • @davem4131
    @davem4131 2 года назад

    Tommy’s Somewhere over the rainbow is one I will never tire of

  • @rockychieng88
    @rockychieng88 5 лет назад +71

    Condolences to Tommy for the death of his older brother and sister.

    • @rockhard2654
      @rockhard2654 4 года назад

      @Ben Hackett to my ears phil was better than tommy
      obviously that's saying waaay lot

  • @mikelembo6657
    @mikelembo6657 5 лет назад +107

    As far as I’m concerned, Tommy is one of the best guitarist there is. Such an incredible talent!

    • @bambostarla6259
      @bambostarla6259 4 года назад +5

      I always found tommy to be one of the best. He is disgustingly good at everything on the instrument. I guess all the hard work paid off for him. His warm up exercises are insane and to think he does them hours per day...

    • @ronvonryan
      @ronvonryan 4 года назад +4

      I am a big Tommy fan, but if you have not heard Richard Smith give him a listen, even Tommy says Richard is great.

    • @pwnubenston481
      @pwnubenston481 4 года назад +1

      @@ronvonryan yeah watch richo playing "the entertainer" its so fking good

    • @ronvonryan
      @ronvonryan 4 года назад +1

      @@pwnubenston481 And not one 'bum' note!!! that takes some doing!!!

    • @UmVtCg
      @UmVtCg 4 года назад

      Talent is overrated. You heard him, he works really, really hard.Take a look at that guitar, that is relicing done by real work with blood, sweat and tears my friend.

  • @natpicking
    @natpicking 2 года назад +1

    1:00:08 "You want to hear to hear is 'when are you coming back?'" I've seen Tommy live thrice! And I would jump at the opportunity to go again. It is always an experience that leaves you full of awe

  • @directive-4
    @directive-4 Год назад +5

    Hearing this gentleman play just puts a huge, huge smile on my face

  • @gholmes429
    @gholmes429 5 лет назад +58

    Clicking like before watching a second. Now to kick the family out of the house for an hour

  • @Twiztednate
    @Twiztednate 5 лет назад +17

    I was today years old when I found out who Tommy Emmanuel is. What a guest, my day is completely allocated to learning more about him now. How have I gone 36 years of my life and 26 years of being a guitar player to never have heard of him is beyond me.

    • @carnivalminds
      @carnivalminds 4 года назад

      Nate Brightman “Waltz’n Matilda” Chet Atkins and Tommy Emanuel is glory encapsulated!

    • @JIsaacMardis
      @JIsaacMardis 4 года назад +1

      Congrats! You’re one of today’s lucky 10,000!

    • @osso2
      @osso2 4 года назад

      Then you are in for a treat! 👍 😊

  • @Miguelskytwins
    @Miguelskytwins 4 года назад +7

    I don't know if Tommy changed the world, but he surely changed mine. I've been listening to his music more than half of my life and it helped me a lot in so many ways, and i couldn't be more gratefull... I had the opportunity to see him live (for the first time) a few days ago in glasgow and it was one of the best days of my life.

  • @michaelvila296
    @michaelvila296 3 года назад +2

    Tommy Emmanuel is not just a guitarist, he is a storyteller

  • @robgoodson2212
    @robgoodson2212 4 года назад +48

    Some of us here think we're half decent players. Then there's Tommy. It's like a different instrument in his hands.

  • @rufusdisturbed
    @rufusdisturbed 5 лет назад +78

    My mother went to school with the Emmanuels at Muswellbrook High School. They were all musical. They lived and breathed music from the day they were born.
    There is no living acoustic guitar player better than Tommy.

    • @brooklynboy1000
      @brooklynboy1000 4 года назад +7

      playing guitar is not a competition

    • @Simbetam
      @Simbetam 4 года назад +2

      Noel Gallagher lol

    • @phillyblunt138
      @phillyblunt138 4 года назад +2

      @@brooklynboy1000 The point still stands though! Tommy is peerless

    • @Mexxx65
      @Mexxx65 4 года назад +1

      Tommy is indeed in that "peerless group" of guitar players

    • @leeonardodienfield402
      @leeonardodienfield402 4 года назад

      @@sg-yq8pm trophies for everyone!

  • @kevinconville9258
    @kevinconville9258 2 года назад

    Tommy Emmanuel is a walking, talking, musical World Heritage Site.

  • @JonasCraftUltimate
    @JonasCraftUltimate 3 года назад +25

    “I work harder than everybody else”
    Without coming off as arrogant. What a champ

    • @Racelinekarting
      @Racelinekarting 3 года назад

      See when I heard that I thought the opposite.

    • @jimmycampbell78
      @jimmycampbell78 3 года назад

      @@Racelinekarting What's your problem with Tommy? He's a gent and a very warm fellow. Also he's a brilliant guitarist. If anyone can be arrogant its someone with that level of ability.

    • @Racelinekarting
      @Racelinekarting 3 года назад

      @@jimmycampbell78 my problem with him? It’s very simple really, he comes across as his own biggest fan. He can’t stop talking about himself, which I know is the point of the interview, but literally he will yatter on for ages once asked a question. Having watched endless interviews with all sorts of players, in my opinion he is just a big head. Technically he’s great on an acoustic guitar, but technically gifted doesnt make a ‘great’ player in my humble opinion. Personally I’d rather listen to the Captain play. It’s just my opinion, I respect yours is different, as I’m sure you do mine. Not sure arrogance is good in anyone.

    • @coryCuc
      @coryCuc 3 года назад

      @@Racelinekarting Honest question. How much do you know about Tommy Emmanuel? I couldn't disagree with your comment more lol. He's literally (I'm not speaking figuratively here) the humblest person I know. The amount of time he dedicates to his fans before shows, after shows, signing autographs and guitars and doing workshops and fundraisers all for free and truly enjoys spreading music and guitar as much as he can. I'm guessing you don't know much about him with your comment that he's great on an "acoustic guitar" when he grew up playing the drums and the electric guitar (which is much easier to play than an acoustic on many different levels).

    • @JPMonstie
      @JPMonstie 3 года назад

      @@Racelinekarting Your opinion doesn’t sound at all humble.
      TE is about as humble as it gets if you had any real experience of him on and off the stage.

  • @startingfingerstyle
    @startingfingerstyle 4 года назад +46

    Let's face it, there must be hundreds of interviews with Tommy on YT. Surely, this must be the best by a country mile! What a really genuine bloke. Have had the pleasure of meeting him several times and spent a few days with him on a guitar camp in Scotland last year. What you see on this interview is exactly what he's like in person.... Truly generous soul. Remembering now how he nursed me through a duet on the last night of the camp. I was nervous as hell, but he guided me through with grace.

  • @timvanngman
    @timvanngman 5 лет назад +186

    “C.G.P. stands for Certified Guitar Player. This is a designation that Chet Atkins assigned to guitar players who excelled far beyond the normal line of playing. He handed this title out only to four guitar players in his lifetime. After his death, his daughter (on behalf of his estate) conferred it on last recipient - Paul Yandell, Chet’s longtime band leader and co-guitarist.”

    • @bigstam1234567890
      @bigstam1234567890 4 года назад +6

      A bit sad that Richard Smith was not on that list, he's a monsterous guitar player

    • @michalwlosik3544
      @michalwlosik3544 4 года назад +5

      Does this make ((all the other players)-4 people) non-certified? Can they be arrested when found playing guitar?

    • @cuda426hemi
      @cuda426hemi 4 года назад +4

      Jerry reed was one of Chet's CGP's 🎸

    • @Fenar_
      @Fenar_ 4 года назад +1

      I can't believe mark knophler didn't make it.

    • @kommi1974
      @kommi1974 4 года назад +7

      @@Fenar_ LOL, come on now. Mark is good, but not even in the same galaxy as these guys.

  • @sprugian
    @sprugian 4 года назад

    I don't do stuff to impress musicians,i have a much higher calling than that...............what an amazing man!!

  • @d_ressu
    @d_ressu 2 года назад +3

    This man is a walking legend we still have among us. A class act.

  • @WoodesosGuitarMods
    @WoodesosGuitarMods 5 лет назад +14

    Superb interview. You get the sense that he's likely uncomfortable when he doesn't have a guitar in his hands. The fact that he played almost throughout the entire interview, shows how much this is a part of his soul. Absolutely brilliant.

  • @luuk341
    @luuk341 5 лет назад +110

    I gasped seeing this title! I had the pleasure of seeing Tommy Emmanuel and Andy McKee live in a show together! Absolute pleasure to watch!

    • @rickcar94
      @rickcar94 5 лет назад +1

      I saw the same concert, Tommy and Andy together! Where did you see them?

    • @luuk341
      @luuk341 5 лет назад +1

      @@rickcar94 Groningen in The Netherlands

    • @rickcar94
      @rickcar94 5 лет назад +1

      @@luuk341 Italy here! It was a mind blowing show and experience for sure 😁

    • @luuk341
      @luuk341 5 лет назад

      @@rickcar94 Yeah man! Did Andy play Rylynn for you too? It was the first time I heard the explanation for the song and it made it even more impressive

    • @rickcar94
      @rickcar94 5 лет назад +1

      @@luuk341 I'm pretty sure he did, but it was 3 years ago so I can't really remember all the details 😅

  • @uhohjuicy
    @uhohjuicy 4 года назад +6

    Not only is Tommy one of the best guitar players to have ever lived, he's also just one of the best people to have ever lived.

  • @786itube
    @786itube Год назад +1

    Another legend on one of my favourite channels

  • @mattiagaleone7726
    @mattiagaleone7726 5 лет назад +77

    what an amazing person he is. Tommy is probably one of the finest acoustic guitar player, if not the finest (maybe ever): simple chords, simple melodies and loads of feel. Instead of putting so much effort into creating some nonsense rythmic structures, with unusual harmonies, he's always for the song and the melody. And his songs are absolutely killer to play.

    • @tjthegreat7
      @tjthegreat7 5 лет назад +10

      simple? you try play that shit it's insanely complex to do

    • @soundknight
      @soundknight 5 лет назад +11

      @@tjthegreat7 I think the rest understand what he really meant (focused)

    • @mattiagaleone7726
      @mattiagaleone7726 5 лет назад +14

      @@soundknight simple not in a technical sense, but melodies that go straight to your head, easy to sing...you can sing along to each one of his pieces and you get how lyrical his style is. Take Angelina and how singable it is...Mombasa or Those who wait...killer to play but those melodies are so catchy, so moving...so good

    • @richat1691
      @richat1691 2 года назад

      SIMPLE! you are joking right

    • @mattiagaleone7726
      @mattiagaleone7726 2 года назад

      @@richat1691 as I said earlier years ago, of course his songs are killer to play, there's so much going on in every single tune he performs. But if you think about the melodies they are some of the most beautiful, singable, moving without using complex time signatures or unusual tunings or strange ideas.

  • @benwhitechef
    @benwhitechef 5 лет назад +20

    Got a chance to visit Andertons for the first time just over a week ago, I would have melted into a puddle if Tommy was there. Managed to meet him randomly a few years ago in a Guitar Center in Nashville, true gentleman and the best acoustic guitarist, period. Still got my baby Maton signed by him, love this channel!

  • @robertlennox3607
    @robertlennox3607 4 года назад +2

    I feel so sorry for the 37 people who thumbs downed this! Tommy is an absolute genius as well as a top bloke. He always inspires me to be better as a player. Somewhere over the Rainbow made me cry when I heard him play it live, reached in and grabbed me.

  • @judeworth938
    @judeworth938 Год назад +1

    It really doesn't get any better than Tommy Emmanuel !

    • @zaphodrahja
      @zaphodrahja 11 месяцев назад

      One of the all time best, a true living legend

  • @bassmandudge
    @bassmandudge 5 лет назад +63

    Anybody else forget to breathe during " Somewhere over the Rainbow" ?

    • @kamodius
      @kamodius 4 года назад +5

      To me his is THE defining version of that song. It manages to put all the heartache, heartbreak and joy of that song into pure sound without lyrics.

    • @rosshorne4769
      @rosshorne4769 4 года назад

      I’m not at that part yet, now I can’t wait for it

    • @colinlivingston1727
      @colinlivingston1727 4 года назад

      It made me cry.

  • @recub13
    @recub13 5 лет назад +3

    For some reason I would love to see Pete’s reaction to Tommy’s playing. Everyone can appreciate Tommy’s playing but only another talented guitarist fully appreciates how unreal he is. Tommy is an incredible player and amazing human. I’ve seen other videos of him helping kids with no rewards other than just the feeling it gives him. What an amazing interview. Thanks lee!

  • @Ryaaaaaan
    @Ryaaaaaan Год назад

    Real ones know this guy is a GOAT contender, at least where acoustic is concerned

  • @glennmartin4043
    @glennmartin4043 3 года назад +1

    I first hear Tommy play in 1975 in Sydney. He was checking guitars out in a shop. By the time he finished the shop was full of guitarists with their jaws on the ground. He was one of the best then.

  • @deldia
    @deldia 5 лет назад +54

    He knows all the chords and can make it cry and sing.

    • @joestrkr
      @joestrkr 4 года назад

      Tommy is the Sultan!

    • @iainmcguire7190
      @iainmcguire7190 4 года назад

      That was George Borowski.... (and still is)

    • @melkkoe
      @melkkoe 4 года назад +1

      You feel alright when you hear that music ring

    • @redSectorA
      @redSectorA 4 года назад

      wikichris They said an old guitar is all, he can afford

    • @yesiamadorito
      @yesiamadorito 4 года назад

      @@redSectorA When he gets up under the lights to play his thing

  • @jamesdalton7850
    @jamesdalton7850 4 года назад +5

    I had the distinct honour of being Phil’s live sound engineer for a few years before his untimely death and can say that there’s no one in the ‘professional’ muso world more down to earth, honest, and pleasurable than the Emmanuel family to work for. Vale Phil ‘the wiz’, and monster respect tommy. Love your work brother.

    • @KaneODriscoll
      @KaneODriscoll 4 года назад +2

      James Dalton I’ve met Phil and he was outstanding guitarist & humble... much respect

  • @rsaathoff
    @rsaathoff 2 года назад +1

    One of the best entertainers. Saw him last month and I will go again.

  • @geraldhills41
    @geraldhills41 2 года назад

    The Captain looks like he is going to explode with joy ! Can't blame him .

  • @form_52
    @form_52 5 лет назад +6

    Pay attention younger people who don't know better.... This is what a true guitar master looks and sounds like.

  • @markgowans
    @markgowans 5 лет назад +21

    Lee looks like he's dropped dead on the spot and went straight to guitar heaven :)

  • @rossco289
    @rossco289 4 года назад +6

    The man from down under we're bloody proud of this bloke.

  • @johnpaulnash8144
    @johnpaulnash8144 7 месяцев назад +1

    Whenever I see people play better than me I am transfixed, mesmerized and inspired. I've not picked up my guitar for a while but Tommy thank you so much for getting me motivated again. You are bliss👏

  • @guitarnut6144
    @guitarnut6144 5 лет назад +10

    So glad he mentioned the hard work at the very beginning. Tommy is the best.

    • @jfo3000
      @jfo3000 4 года назад

      Hard work AND tremendous sacrifice. That sacrifice, it takes everything; ones entire life, why so few do it. Total respect for Tommy.

  • @benachurch
    @benachurch 5 лет назад +7

    What a bloody legend!! A true Aussie icon and just awesome down to earth Bloke. Thank you Captain. That's made my night. 🇦🇺🙌🏻🤘🏻

  • @redduketeleman
    @redduketeleman 4 года назад

    Andertons....scoop of the year...

  • @dbthreshold
    @dbthreshold 3 года назад +4

    Just beautiful
    As an Aussie
    Living in the country/bush
    Playing guitar all my life
    Saw Tommy play many many times
    This really resonates
    Thanks Tommy
    And thanks Captain

  • @BaronsDuju
    @BaronsDuju 5 лет назад +32

    The dynamics in his playing! The percussion! The melody! The technique! Ah man... Tommy is amazing.

    • @revenant235
      @revenant235 4 года назад +1

      Clint well said. Dynamics all day long

  • @ZIGSVIDS
    @ZIGSVIDS 5 лет назад +8

    Until you see Tommy live you have no idea how good he is, seriously.
    I loved Tommy's playing for 30 years then saw him live ,mind blowing live.

  • @richardbaker4797
    @richardbaker4797 8 месяцев назад

    Just look at The Captain's eyes at the beginning when Tommy starts playing. Pretty much says it all really. Outstanding musician.

  • @anthonymizzi1490
    @anthonymizzi1490 4 месяца назад

    Oh what a beautiful interview, Tommy Emanuel is a great humble human being/guitarist.

  • @lesgl
    @lesgl 4 года назад +12

    As a kid living a similar life moving around the Aussie bush with my parents in the 60's 70's doing correspondence etc..I must say how much I admire the guy...true Aussie guitar legend..

  • @PSBradshaw63
    @PSBradshaw63 5 лет назад +5

    I used to have a cassette tape many years ago called “Goldrush:Live at Last”. This was Tommy and Phil’s band in Australia in the 70’s and they were incredible. As he says about Phil in this interview, they were a cohesive unit and at times were one musician. Tremendous. RIP Phil Emmanuel

  • @allanbuchan6947
    @allanbuchan6947 8 месяцев назад

    Lee's face says it all during the intro , stunned .

  • @chrisratcliffe5860
    @chrisratcliffe5860 11 месяцев назад +1

    Tommy is just such a captivating person and a genuine role model. Whether he's playing, talking, brushing his teeth, you can just sit and listen with a smile on your face

  • @oisinmcphillips2090
    @oisinmcphillips2090 5 лет назад +68

    Those were some damn expensive chords at the beginning there, awesome.

  • @bryanclarke1927
    @bryanclarke1927 4 года назад +5

    Simply one of the greatest guitar players of all time. And also someone who knows how to entertain an audience.

  • @dknstrkt
    @dknstrkt 4 года назад +2

    What a life affirming thing it is to watch Tommy Emmanuel play guitar. He is having so much fun, its like he can't even believe how great he can play.

  • @natetheannihilnater1886
    @natetheannihilnater1886 Год назад

    God what an intro. True certified guitar player.

  • @iainwhite3476
    @iainwhite3476 4 года назад +16

    Even more amazing than Tommy’s playing is that 4 jerks gave this a thumbs down wtf ????

    • @adsensedd
      @adsensedd 4 года назад

      They must be losers who don't love music.

  • @Terryomalleyonline
    @Terryomalleyonline 5 лет назад +145

    Just so we are 100% clear, everyone in Australia plays guitar like Tommy! Even me mum 😆😆😆😆😆

    • @hesch-tag
      @hesch-tag 5 лет назад +1

      I believe you mate.

    • @mcpa2991
      @mcpa2991 5 лет назад +2

      I wish! Sorry.. I mean, yes! You are completely correct!

    • @BaronsDuju
      @BaronsDuju 5 лет назад +4

      It's true. I have a Lhasa Apso dog from Tibet and he plays like Tommy too.

    • @CamRebires
      @CamRebires 5 лет назад +14

      They play it upside down though

    • @ExperienceJacob
      @ExperienceJacob 4 года назад +2

      You’re getting confused with the New Zealanders living among you

  • @JongHwaKim78
    @JongHwaKim78 3 года назад +4

    legend... not just his music but also his personality

  • @stepitupandgo67
    @stepitupandgo67 4 года назад +20

    OMG I didn't know Phil passed...RIP....and Tommy's sister