(Mason Williams) Classical Gas - Gabriella Quevedo
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- Опубликовано: 10 фев 2025
- Classical gas by Mason Williams arranged by Ulli Boegershausen
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Mason Williams was my neighbor many years ago in a small town east of San Diego called Ramona. I’d get a chance to listen to him play every now and then. This young lady has nothing to be ashamed of. She owned it.
Proud to know. Lived in Escondido on and off all my life and never knew the man lived at the other end of the 78.
Also this fine guitarist plays Taylor guitars, made in San Diego's East County. Small world.
Mason Williams himself would undoubtedly give her his seal of approval just outstanding!!
I agree with one exception- your tempo is *slightly* fast. Tommy Emmanuel makes the same mistake. A lot of peope think speed equals skill. It's a mistake.
When I came home from the Navy in 12/70 this song was real popular, and was the favorite song of a young lady who became a very dear friend. In 1973 she was diagnosed with a rare neurological disease that crippled her in just a few years and took her life in 1980. This brought back a lot of both good and bad memories. Rest in God's bosum, my dear friend Cathy E.
Thank you for sharing.
R.I. P.
God Bless you fellow sailor ! When i was in boot camp in early 70's (San Diego) after Mass @ the Catholic Chapel on base, the priest invited a recruit to play for us ......"Classical Gas" and he nailed it !!! This was just a few years after the release of this hit song, no internet etc......amazing . I can only suspect his intent was to go Navy Musician school complete his tour and get G.I. Bill for Julliard.
God bless you,my friend. And from one US military veteran to another, thank you for your service. It's hard to watch someone die. I've had to do it over a dozen times.
La música en tu tiempo era oro puro. Seguro volverás a ver a tu amiga en otro tiempo y lugar.
@@debussy3222 i was fortunate to have grown up in that era. The music today... I flush more valuable things down the toilet.
OMG Gabriella! Have you been sitting on that same couch for the last 12 years just getting better and prettier every single day since? Even then you looked up and smiled at us. Thanks for the wonderful entertainment!
What an amazing job she did. My all time favourite guitar piece. Mason Williams is a genius.
Masterful Performance!! The SMILE That Could Launch A Thousand Ships!!❤!!
12 years later and this still crushes me - great cover
19 years ago I went to Europe to play a 5 country, 13 concert solo guitar tour, and practiced for 4 to 8 hours per day for 6 months, playing all the sets in order to "muscle memory" them and try to perfect them. It only took the first month to go from 80% to 90% proficiency but it took the other 5 months to get from 90% to 97% proficiency. Any musician who is in that level of playing will tell you those last 3% are like approaching the speed of light. It's impossible to get past 98%.
My comment from 2 years ago puts her video at 10 or 11 years ago. The difference between them and now is absolutely amazing. I'll just sit on the sidelines now, and listen to masters like Gabriella and Mike Dawes...
My mom died 3 weeks after I completed my China / Malaysia/Singapore/Japan tour a few years after Europe. It took all the wind out of my sails and I don't play anymore. I utterly quit playing after some live stuff in 2010. No desire to play, though I've got guitars and a violin right beside me.
In the late 90's I was telling some students of mine that "The DESIRE TO PLAY is that GIFT OF MUSIC saying, HERE I AM, WORK ME. Music is a form of spiritual communication" One of them said, "I just read that somewhere." I said "I wouldn't doubt it I've been saying it for 20+ years since the mid-70's."
Nathan said, "No, I read it in a magazine." Next day he brought a "Guitar" magazine from an interview with Michael Hedges just before he died, where he said that last part... that music was a form of spiritual communication.
Why do we enjoy music so much? I mean GOOD music that actually transcends this dimension into a different dimension, closer to God's dimension where He dwells alone. I'm not talking about K-Pop or backstreet blokes, or pop music. (Pop is short for popcorn pumper music. Manufactured)
We know the answer to that question. Music is the language of the soul to another soul. If it is inspired, it has 10,000 times more impact than uninspired music.
If it sounds perfect, what does 3% matter?
@@FritsKist without stealing MissionaryinMexico's thunder (he's obviously a pro player) the "3%" is the holy grail of guitar playing. so, that becomes about listening (and watching) the greats: mason williams is one of the most accomplished "nuanced" players of his generation... andres segovia, juliam bream (are highly accomplished in classical world). in the rock world: you have great players like george harrison and angus young, paul simon (folk rock). i'll also make a shout out to eike jung (whose energy and "attack") is outstanding.
with gabriella, she has that "spanish guitar dna thing" going on (her dad was a pro player), so she's a natural.. recording this tune at 15 was a milestone: i've followed her playing for years... and like how she'll publish popular covers now and then, because its all about the music, y'all. support live music. no surrender :)
@@writerNB I had the privileged of seeing Julian Bream play.
I hope you play again
@@FritsKisti saw sergovia wow
Pure talent is what this is. Practice and dedication is what this is. Classical Gas is no easy task. Especially following the finger picks for whom created this great masterpiece of music. Great job!
One of my most favorite musical pieces...Mason William's may have done the original, but Gabriella absolutely nails it! Fantastic!
Gabriella, I've just thrown my dictionary away as I couldnt find any superlative words to describe your playing, finger picking and chord changes. The amount of practice it must have taken is beyond any measure and then you share it with us. Mason just called, he has hung up his guitar, the baton has been successfully passed on. Thank you Gabriella for all the hard work you put in to master this tune
Thesaurus as well! (ditto)
Damn Colin, that was what I was gonna say...(not). Very beautiful and accurate commentary.
10 bars in and I am an absolute convert! One of the finest examples of Classical Gas I have ever heard or seen. Subscribing now to an 8 year old video.
Even more unbelievable, she's only 23 years old now. She was 15 when this was recorded. Gabriella Evelina Quevedo (born 12 January 1997, Kinna, Sweden)--Wikipedia
That was absolutely beautiful Gabriella!!!!🌹💙🙏
Gabriella, words cannot express how beautiful you play. God has richly blessed you with the Gift of music…….Good luck in all you do. Iam 71 and have been playing Guitar since I was 7.
I love this piece of music. I grew up with the Beatles……..Vay Con Dios……..Greg
Been watching this girl for over 2yrs and I belive she is growing more and more beautiful by the month.
Brilliant performance. Have loved this piece since 1968. Excellent cover.
It's so nice to see her happiness when she realize that she managed the whole song through. Please, don't ever take this video away. The charm factor can not be better than this.
So so good..... this girl never fails to deliver....👍🎼
This youngster is spiritually gifted musician,especially at a very young age,she is truly blessed,keep up the good work
Heard this song in 1968 and loved it then. You bring it back to life for today.
Bravo, 12 years later. Cheers from Texas.
IVE GOT CHILLS FROM YOU AND TEARS AT THE SAME TIME THAT YOU COULD BE SO HUMBLE YET SO TALENTED. THANK YOU
Her talent and hard work she has put into it are both a gift of God. Well done!
lmao
wow 10 years have passed since this caught the ear of a grateful audience . still sounds great
Me too, I think I have contributed a 1000 views.
One of my favorite guitar solos, performed flawlessly and soulfully!
If a repeated view counts to be sure I will watch this again and again until that above will change to 2 million . I am not one to comment, nor read the comment, but for you Gabriella I write this and took in a little of the comment below it. Never above you, never below you, always with you. Bless you.
cool name , I'll do it too
@@anastasiavolkov7245 read again today its up
@@anastasiavolkov7245 Views don't update instantly on the video itself. But yes, repeat views DO count.
Source: RUclips Studio statistics.
That is probably one of the best non-superstar renditions I have ever heard for this song. She gets full props from me and my family!!!
She is a superstar
I been playing this since '68 and you're fantastic !
Wow! This is a very hard song to play. BRAVO young lady 👍
At the end as you look up there is the childhood joy in your countenance and a small sound all of us make in pride of accomplishment. If I weren't acquainted myself with my rendition of the same Classical Gas from way back when I was much younger, I would not know that same quiet joy you felt, and I make the same little sound. Thanks Gabriella! From a 71 year old, ear trained finger stylist who still remembers and plays a Taylor!
From what I understand Gabriella does not read music, plays totally by ear and is self taught and does many of her own arrangements....talk about a genius level gift!!! Gabriella your simply AMAZING!!!!
Have you ever heard of Sergio Quevedo?
@Joe Duke was it really difficult... I mean can any type of music, like classical be self taught? Thx
@@rabiesdogchalot492 it’s a challenge but as long as you have patience with yourself and take it step by step and are consistent…you can learn any style, genre, instrument purely by teaching yourself.
Sergio does not play fingerstyle.
Gabriella Quevedo is so obviously GIFTED.
Obviously she has some natural talent but she also practised 5-8 hours a day in her beginning years. That's hard work!
Phenomenal! That is one tough song to play, and you did an excellent job!
Gabriella, ive watched you since you were 15 years old. This song im soo impressed with and you were very young. Keep up the great work. Love your music 🎶. From USA 🇺🇸 with love ❤️ to Swedan.
Your version of classical gas, is one of the best I've ever heard. You are true to the composer to your instrument and to yourself. That is all anybody should ever ask of you as an artist. They may ask you to perform music of a certain kind but they are not allowed to tell you how to do it. Art needs emotional content. It's not a science although it has aspects of Science in it. All art must have seen and variation. You balance the two beautifully. So I thank you, very much. For your time your effort that you have dedicated to your art.
Keep in mind, she had not been playing very long when she played this. This was from over 8 years ago. Wow. This young lady has music in her veins!
That's true but she was also playing 8 hours a day in her early years, that's a lot of practice to get good!
@@Romans8-9 Right. You're exactly right. 👍 19 years ago I went to Europe to play a 5 country, 13 concert solo guitar tour, and practiced for 4 to 8 hours per day for 6 months, playing all the sets in order to "muscle memory" them and try to perfect them. It only took the first month to go from 80% to 90% proficiency but it took the other 5 months to get from 90% to 97% proficiency. Any musician who is in that level of playing will tell you those last 3% are like approaching the speed of light. It's impossible to get past 98%.
My comment from 2 years ago puts her video at 10 or 11 years ago. The difference between them and now is absolutely amazing. I'll just sit on the sidelines now, and listen to masters like Gabriella and Mike Dawes...
My mom died 3 weeks after I completed my China / Malaysia/Singapore/Japan tour a few years after Europe. It took all the wind out of my sails and I don't play anymore. I utterly quit playing after some live stuff in 2010. No desire to play, though I've got guitars and a violin right beside me.
In the late 90's I was telling some students of mine that "The DESIRE TO PLAY is that GIFT OF MUSIC saying, HERE I AM, WORK ME. Music is a form of spiritual communication" One of them said, "I just read that somewhere." I said "I wouldn't doubt it I've been saying it for 20+ years since the mid-70's."
Nathan said, "No, I read it in a magazine." Next day he brought a "Guitar" magazine from an interview with Michael Hedges just before he died, where he said that last part... that music was a form of spiritual communication.
Why do we enjoy music so much? I mean GOOD music that actually transcends this dimension into a different dimension, closer to God's dimension where He dwells alone. I'm not talking about K-Pop or backstreet blokes, or pop music. (Pop is short for popcorn pumper music. Manufactured)
We know the answer to that question. Music is the language of the soul to another soul. If it is inspired, it has 10,000 times more impact than uninspired music.
There is no such thing as ‘God’.
There is no such thing as a ‘soul’.
Don’t believe everything you’re told. Formulate your own thoughts.
Absolutely incredible... the focus and intensity of chord arrangement and meter in Ulli's playing is second to none for a guitar classic that tests only the most accomplished musicians. I so envy those who command their instruments to such great heights.
Absolutely good stuff! Flawless in every way.
I remember hearing this song as a young boy, back in the 60's on some variety show, and I fell in love with guitar in that moment.
You've done a beautiful job on this Gabriella!
Absolutely beautiful and brilliant performance.
I agree, outstanding. I learned this piece when just a lad in high school and it is still a part of my repertoire. I love your interpretation.
Words can't say. I've been playing classical guitar for 40 years. This was magical.
👍👍👍👍lindo
Look up FENG E. AMAZING
Bravo girl! I watch a lot of music videos. Every now and then I find one that brings tears to my eyes. Bravo!
Excellent!!!
Hank Clark It did move me emotionally and physically. Got a warm feeling & a physical rush.
*brava
Me too, time and time again. ;-)
Wonderful
Wow, this is excellent. And I’ve been a gigging musician since 1976.
Been listening to Gabriella all morning and then she plays this song. I’m remembering how I play this song and begin to cry.
Awesome job! One of my favorite songs I listened to on the radio when it was on the charts. Very well done and I enjoyed hearing it.
My jealous cup runs over... You're playing is fantastic.
You do Mason Williams proud.
Gabriella's playing gladdens my heart. Thank you.
Iconic rock instrumental from my childhood! Thanks!
Holy-smoke, what a wonderful performance. 😊❤
I realised at the end that I'd had my mouth wide open throughout the whole thing. Amazing
Great job I love this version
Nice playing Gabriella. I'd love to hear you play that piece now, 12 years later, and see how your interpretation would change. You have grown as a guitar player over the years and it's great to hear you play.
Calm while dynamic, absolute stunning !!! Thank You and wish You all good, Gabriella.
I've been attempting to play this song for a while and it is one of the hardest songs I have attempted. This is by far the best cover version I have seen
Dude for real she plays it way faster than I can too
In the classical repertoire, this is a simple piece. This young lady plays it very well.
I'm getting a kick out all these people bickering about tempo and whatever else.hell this is one hard song to even attempt. Mason Williams would be proud of her and every other piece that she plays also.i enjoy listening to her
It's not perfect but there such a natural way about her music. Someone could play that perfectly and still miss what she's doing.
They’re there on any kind of music video,always criticizing and finding fault with everything,I don’t think they are very intelligent.
In music timing is everything. If your are not born with it then must learn it. Tempo is critical to successful performance just like memory. If you don't have it you must learn it.
How do you know what Mason Williams would think, you simp?
eddie lasowsky i think he’s probably right,you moron.
Outstanding, You are very very talented,
Yes, very beautiful, and a nice clean sound, a pleasure to listen to, well done. 🙂
Absolutely beautiful! Any guitar player has a special connection to this song!
She was 15 years old when she recorded this.
Let that sink in for a moment.
Still want to complain about her playing?
Who, in their right mind, complains about her playing? Do people really do that?
Did anyone really complain?? She played it perfectly. Holy moly
@@jasonfella265 Yeah there are some real jerks out there. Plus 278 thumbs down.
Go figure
This is absolutely my favorite version of this tune. Why would anyone complain?
@@roadwarrier7358 "Why would anyone complain?"
Because some people are jerks!
I am absolutely in wonder watching your left hand work and how effortlessly you can move it around the fretboard and come out with such crisp sounds. Wonderful performance, thanks for sharing.
Say what you will... I’m here for the gifted guitar playing and of course the SMILE.
Always such beautiful music. Musical talent is a fundamental attribute of humanity.
A feast for the eyes and ears. Beautiful performance!
Really like her version, kinda Spanish guitar sound. My brother taught this to himself on a 12-string (classical) guitar at age 19. He didn't live to see 20, due to a drunk driver. Miss you, Rich.
Like Ray Charles and a few others Gabriella has that rare ability to make any song she covers her own. Charles uses a different tempo on almost everything he covers but I've never heard ANY criticism of his versions. So why the criticism of this extraordinary young woman's talent. The use of a unique tempo is how they can make it sound so special.
I play it solo to myself in the late 60's, and played at that tempo as well.
Because if you sacrifice the essence of the song with stunted overlapping notes that are often accidentally muted and cut short by playing too fast you no longer have a coherent composition. i'm sure Ray Charles did a fine job provided he did not make those sacrifices. Tempo is established based upon the composition and can vary from artist to artist .
@@sbalak "stunted overlapping notes that are often accidentally muted...", That's a possibility, but not a rule of thumb. I've watched other videos from her where she plays at a lower tempo, and people will still criticize her. Though I def agree here, but also about covers: "Tempo is established based upon the composition and can vary from artist to artist".
I hope Mason Williams sees your video. You performed his masterpiece perfectly!! Glen Campbell must have heard you playing in Music Heaven. You deserve much success and recognition!
Wonderful version of this classic. Thank you for sharing it! It's simply awesome!
A great piece of music very unique, and a great performance by you🥰
It stays an inspiration to this day for me and so many to discover great music
Pure magic
***** , Yes! Absolutely.
Wow, such a great find to subscribe to your channel! You are amazing!!! The best part of every video I've watched so far is your smile at the end of each tune. You are fantastic!
sowelu924 the look & that
pretty smile . . . awesome!
Awesome 👍👍👍
This is the best guitar cover on you tube .
Never fails to impress!
One of the closest versions I have heard, especially technically. And any slight missing feel, will come with maturity. It’s a great version .
2:35 That feeling when you've nailed it on the first take
She is priceless.ive never seen a mistake in her videos.
Love that feeling of being in the pocket. It's like a little taste of heaven.
Just incredible Classical Gas is a great song period, but with the backing of an orchestra giving it a strong sound, it is phenomenal but a solo acoustic guitar, with the slightly up tempo allowed this arrangement to carry the entire piece.....This is truly classic and Gabriella is incredible.
What a thrilling performance! Brilliant!
That was beautifully done and that guitar has a wonderful tone. Love it
🎉
beautiful guitar playing from a beautiful girl......so talented....I only wish I had half the talent you have.
talent is learnt, apply your self you can do anything
Disagree. Not everything can be learned if you don't already have the talent for it. No matter how much I practice, I can never be as good a player as she is, and yes, I have tried for 50 years.
Is it possible that you have had bad technique all those years?
Is it true a jealously troll like yourself needs to just go away, Eddie? Please, just go away.
Richard, you haven't tried for 50 years. You seem that you really just haven't put any work or research in.
Very nice . . .
When this piece came out by Mason Williams, along time ago, It was like Beethoven playing a very complicated piece of music. Well.....Gabriella plays it today while she is tuning her Tayler Guitar and the rest is history.
absolutely beautiful. you remind me that 3 hours a day is not enough! keep being legendary!!!!
The first song I learned on the guitar, Still enjoy it after 40 years. Nice job sweetie.
very nice job - wish I could do that. :)
Bravo
I might get a lot of insults from this, but I like your version way more than Tommy Emmanuel's. I mean, he's just showing how good he is by making a lot of impossible things, but I don't find them good to listen to. He might enjoy playing it, but I don't enjoy hearing it. Yours shows way more warmth, you can really perceive you're feeling the song, and passion is everything in music. It isn't just a "hey everyone, look at me, I'm better than anyone else!".
You are quite right , Tommy Emmanuel seems to need always unnecessary frills. I wonder if he could play the songs the way they are meant to, I suspect not. Artists who need these frills are allways hiding something.I don't like listening to him either. Gabriella rules!
Thought it was just me!
Totally agree with both comments.
@@rs7349 I enjoy them both. I balk at the line "..play the songs the way they were meant to.." as if the original version is the only way somethings ever meant to be played. Most artists get tired of the same old way and tweak their own songs all the time
ITAMrPink I agree. There is technical skill - which Tommy Emmanuel has by the truckload - and there is musicality. Most of the time when I listen to Tommy Emanuel it just sounds too fast. Sure every note is correct, and the virtuosity is dazzling, but he plays so fast it crushes the natural, beautiful sustain of acoustic guitar into a flurry or percussive ‘drum rolls’. Which even then is fine for a traditionally percussive, fast genre like flamenco. But it really sucks the soul out of blues or melodic finger style pieces in his repertoire. Nice to know I’m not the only one who feels this way.
@@Ric-Phillips i partially agree as well, but I found his arrangement online and some of his moves are better than the original. I think a combination would sound good.
Extremely proficient and well played. Good job.
beautiful rendition of a truly timeless classic
That guitar work is not easy. I really appreciate her type of playing. It sounds so full and robust. It looks like we have another talented guitar player to deal with. There can't be too many!
@Mr. Eric Moonwalk Sorry buddy, I'm here because Gabriella is a world class guitarist.
yes same here world class..
Ich finde Deine Interpretation am Besten! Das Arrangement von Boegershausen spielst Du einfach nochmal besser als er selbst. Weil da ein bisschen mehr Schmutz im Anschlag ist! Wirklich Klasse. immer wieder wenn ich es höre!
Klaus Kesselring sie ist wirklich sehr gut aber sie kann deutsch nicht lesen
Aquario woher weisst Du das? Kennst Du Sie persönlich?
Amazing finger picking technique. A very talented young lady.
Ofu
Well done Gabriella. This is one of my favorite songs and you did it justice beautifully.
you owned it......i have been trying to play that song for45 years
Young person, doing something constructive with their life, plays Classical Gas.
Critics, with nothing constructive to say :
Methane gas.
Now do Classical Gas!
One must not forget the finger snapping and nodding...
TEMPO???? Who cares...this is her arrangement of Classical Gas.....❤️🇨🇦👍
it's actually almost exactly the same tempo used by Mason Williams.. it's a piece I know well
I will go see.. brb
WOW well done young lady absolutely fantastic ✌️Thanks so much for that lovely rendition 💕👍
Amazing playing...watch it over and over. She may have the most talented left pinky on RUclips....