Tommy plays over three hundred concerts a year and performs many guitar clinics and charity appearances. I would venture to say that not a day goes by that he doesn't play for several hours. With all that, he still has a passion for the guitar like a new student discovering it for the first time. He is truly a gifted and dedicated performer of the instrument. I attended a performance and a meet and greet in Los Angeles two years ago, and I can tell you from personal experience that he is as nice and genuine a person as he is a performer. See him if you can, we may never see his like again!
Tommy grew up traveling around with family from an early age. If I remember correctly, didn't his mother teach him to play lap steel with her? Then his family were a band together and traveled around all over the place when he was young. Certainly no one could start such a passion mid-life and become as accomplished, which is very much reasonable to assume. However, they could get pretty good with lots of practice, which Tommy certainly encourages.
I used to think TE was the best-hearted, most gracious showoff I had ever seen. After 3 years of listening to his songs and covers, DVD videos, RUclips videos, and one live performance I realize it is just because he does all of the showoff moves used by other guitarists as a matter of course: that is just how good he is. His flamboyance is necessary for the sound he wants to produce as one does not get the right sound without the right motion. Amazing excellence! Live long and well, Tommy!
I first saw this video about 3 years ago. It is still by far the best version of this song I've ever heard. I will forever be grateful to the world for giving us Tommy Emmanuel and his music.
There it is--the reason why Tommy Emmanuel can do what few guitar players can do---make a good living at playing guitar, because you HAVE to be exceptional.
No matter what style of guitar player one may be, watching Tommy play should be considered absolutely mandatory in one's quest to fully learn the instrument. Cuz he truly is one with his instrument! He truly is one of THE best guitarist I have ever seen. Not just because of his incredible technical ability, but also in his ability to convey such emotion and passion to the listener as well. It is that quality that separates the good players from the great ones. Of which Tommy is certainly one.
This might be the top guitar play experience I've ever had. Maybe except for some other Tommy's performance... It brings smile upon my face, tears of emotion and laughter at the same time. And my eyes are wide open as they cannot believe what they are watching. I hope Tommy pays a visit to the Czech Republic next year.
I have watched this many times and still every time I see Tommy reach over and pick that bass line I can't help but think that is like slapping 5 with Jesus Christ. It just has to feel awesomely great!!!!!!! And I believe that Father God just put an awesomely great jewel in a crown just for Tommy. I hope to see Tommy before I go Home.
If you ever ever, ever, ever, get a chance to see this man play the guitar in person, it will be the most magical music treat you will ever receive. I have seen him twice in N.C., traveled over 100 miles the first time and over 60 miles the last time, worth every effort to get to see him. You will sit there, witness the event and still wonder 'how in the world' does he do that?
Absolutely Beautiful! This may be sacrilegious to say, but I don't think that even God could play better than Tommy E. Probably better to say that God taught him ALL he knew about playing guitar.
If you ever get a chance to see him in concert - GO. The price just watch him play is unbelievable - he is amazing with his style of picking and creating tones!
Magnificent! The best rendition of Amazing Grace I have EVER heard on any instrument, and Tommy makes it sound like he has a bagpipe,banjo, organ and vilolin accompanying him at various places in the song! Tommy, you clutched our hearts! Thanks to my husband, Steve, for showing me this.
"and Alas God did name his 3rd son Tommy, and the word did see him, and he was good. And God himself was dumbfounded and tried himself to recreate such music of beauty. But He could not succeed. What he had created was beyond him. And Tommy did bring peace and love to the world and all was great. Amen" - Emmanuel 23:15
It is not God's job to bring peace to the world. We are the ones responsible for our own actions. He gives us whatever we want, and we get whatever we want, with consequences!
Alice huang God made the world in the first place to test the people he put in it - that's what you mean by being responsible. What if they didn't want to be a part of his great big test? Don't start on the "choice" thing - there is no choice
I cried tears of joy when I saw him play Amazing Grace live last year. Nothing short of amazing indeed. Thank you very much for sharing this video!!!!!
@CDugan7 You can be grateful to the world if you want. For my self I am grateful to God for giving Tommy this talent and to Tommy himself for nurturing and growing it and allowing us to share it. Thank You Tommy
@manelra hi, standard tuning but tuned down to C sharp - he had trouble tuning his guitars on the night because it was so cold outside and hot inside - however amazing grace was indeed 'amazing' he must have heavey gauge strings on that guitar to manage the tuning, bends etc - marvellous player
I am Aussie and i did in Aacheen Germany in 2008 and yes it does make you feel complete he even sung waltzing Matilda for us and still call Australia home then we where mobbed by Germans thanks Tommy i will always remember it
Saw him live, shook his hand, got his autograph. My inner guitarist self was squealing as high as my voice could go. Such an amazing show. Such amazing talent.
@boabroab this was first played by chet, there is a great dvd with Chet, Mark Knopfler emmylou, the everelys etc. Try to get this or let me know if you cannt find it regards david
Not only does he have crazy chops, technique, and dexterity - but the man has a ton of soul too.
most beautiful version of amaazing grace ever performed on guitar
The version fit for a sinner about to meet their savior. Some chunky deep blues. Absolutely sublime.
Tommy plays over three hundred concerts a year and performs many guitar clinics and charity appearances. I would venture to say that not a day goes by that he doesn't play for several hours. With all that, he still has a passion for the guitar like a new student discovering it for the first time. He is truly a gifted and dedicated performer of the instrument. I attended a performance and a meet and greet in Los Angeles two years ago, and I can tell you from personal experience that he is as nice and genuine a person as he is a performer. See him if you can, we may never see his like again!
Tommy grew up traveling around with family from an early age. If I remember correctly, didn't his mother teach him to play lap steel with her? Then his family were a band together and traveled around all over the place when he was young. Certainly no one could start such a passion mid-life and become as accomplished, which is very much reasonable to assume. However, they could get pretty good with lots of practice, which Tommy certainly encourages.
There will never be another like him in our lifetime.
Tommy Emmanuel is amazing!!!! He definitely has a true gift from God!
Astounding! Sweetest rendition I've ever heard, and I'm 59 years young and been playing since I was 10! Thanks Tommy!
I used to think TE was the best-hearted, most gracious showoff I had ever seen. After 3 years of listening to his songs and covers, DVD videos, RUclips videos, and one live performance I realize it is just because he does all of the showoff moves used by other guitarists as a matter of course: that is just how good he is. His flamboyance is necessary for the sound he wants to produce as one does not get the right sound without the right motion. Amazing excellence! Live long and well, Tommy!
I haven't seen such a fabulous artist ever. He is a legend.
I could listen to that progression at 1:40 on repeat for hours
This man just has a special God's Guift and I am glad he is shareing it.
I first saw this video about 3 years ago. It is still by far the best version of this song I've ever heard. I will forever be grateful to the world for giving us Tommy Emmanuel and his music.
That's amiazing......grace.
To God be the glory.
this is the first time ive liked this song well done
That brought a tear to my eye. Sometimes one has to let the world be and just pause for the perfection that is Tommy Emmanuel. Thank you Tommy!
HAHAHA I love the quick tuning he does at 2:25 - so fast!
Heard a guy say that you just cant get the sounds out of an acoustic because the strings dont bend easy. May he be introduced to TE
OMG MSATER T GOES BEYOUND WHERE MOST IMAGINATIONS FAIL TO SEE ! HE HAS AMAZING GRACE !!!!!
There it is--the reason why Tommy Emmanuel can do what few guitar players can do---make a good living at playing guitar, because you HAVE to be exceptional.
Thanx S&H - I keep coming back just to hear it one more time.
In fact it interferes with my work. Pls. help me get rid of this addiction :)
When God wanted to hear a great guitar player, a virtuoso, He created Tommy Emmanuel!
No matter what style of guitar player one may be, watching Tommy play should be considered absolutely mandatory in one's quest to fully learn the instrument. Cuz he truly is one with his instrument! He truly is one of THE best guitarist I have ever seen. Not just because of his incredible technical ability, but also in his ability to convey such emotion and passion to the listener as well. It is that quality that separates the good players from the great ones. Of which Tommy is certainly one.
This is the best version of the song ever
This might be the top guitar play experience I've ever had. Maybe except for some other Tommy's performance... It brings smile upon my face, tears of emotion and laughter at the same time. And my eyes are wide open as they cannot believe what they are watching. I hope Tommy pays a visit to the Czech Republic next year.
This performance changed my life.
mine too
I have watched this many times and still every time I see Tommy reach over and pick that bass line I can't help but think that is like slapping 5 with Jesus Christ. It just has to feel awesomely great!!!!!!! And I believe that Father God just put an awesomely great jewel in a crown just for Tommy. I hope to see Tommy before I go Home.
My Tommy fix will be answered tomorrow night . . . 4th row from stage center . . . I'm so excited to FINALLY see Tommy Emmanuel !!!!!!!
he is ubeleivably talented i almost cant comprehend what im seeing
Truly magical and inspirational. The only guitar player on the planet that can make me cry with joy. Love him.
Nothing short of absolute genius-thank you Tommy for sharing your music with th4 masses!!
If you ever ever, ever, ever, get a chance to see this man play the guitar in person, it will be the most magical music treat you will ever receive. I have seen him twice in N.C., traveled over 100 miles the first time and over 60 miles the last time, worth every effort to get to see him. You will sit there, witness the event and still wonder 'how in the world' does he do that?
Absolutely Beautiful! This may be sacrilegious to say, but I don't think that even God could play better than Tommy E. Probably better to say that God taught him ALL he knew about playing guitar.
Brother he is the best out there...He is from another planet.
you mis-understood--- makes his performance even more outstanding, he tunes and plays at the same time and doesnt miss a note...... unbelievable
If you ever get a chance to see him in concert - GO. The price just watch him play is unbelievable - he is amazing with his style of picking and creating tones!
wow.. not only my all time favorite song, but he put in the perfect blues /jazz twist
I just can't stop beeing more and more amazed.. He's just one of a kind..
those harmonics at the end are just eargasmic
That part alone is nearly impossible
never seen someone with such passion for there instrument
This is the first time I've heard Amazing Grace from beginning to end, no other artist had made me stay until the very last second, thank you Tommy.
He should do this at the super bowl
I think perhaps we have a prophet here?
my god...so beautiful. i wonder how it feels to be playing like that on stage
Amazing Gift. He creates gigantic landscapes with 2 hands.
Magnificent! The best rendition of Amazing Grace I have EVER heard on any instrument, and Tommy makes it sound like he has a bagpipe,banjo, organ and vilolin accompanying him at various places in the song! Tommy, you clutched our hearts! Thanks to my husband, Steve, for showing me this.
"and Alas God did name his 3rd son Tommy, and the word did see him, and he was good. And God himself was dumbfounded and tried himself to recreate such music of beauty. But He could not succeed. What he had created was beyond him. And Tommy did bring peace and love to the world and all was great. Amen" - Emmanuel 23:15
It is not God's job to bring peace to the world. We are the ones responsible for our own actions. He gives us whatever we want, and we get whatever we want, with consequences!
Alice huang
God made the world in the first place to test the people he put in it - that's what you mean by being responsible.
What if they didn't want to be a part of his great big test?
Don't start on the "choice" thing - there is no choice
Yikes, careful dude...
Jesus guys it was a joke. Loosen up a bit lol
me, I thinks its a great song/melody and simply a vehicle for tommy playing some great chops. nothing to do with religion imho have a great day
Sir Tommy Emmanual is really the best guitarist Among the many class guitarist i h'v ever seen
Just Awesome
I cried tears of joy when I saw him play Amazing Grace live last year. Nothing short of amazing indeed.
Thank you very much for sharing this video!!!!!
the music and that shirt.. beauty.
Hello sir I am deadly love your playing I want learn guitar and be like you. Really mesmerizing. Absolutely.
Tuning for this song DADGUM.... anointed playing man...
He is the best guitar player in the world right know.
3:32 till the end is the most incredible stuff i ever heard.
goosebump.
Here comes those goose bumps again!
May the Lord bless you🌹
yep a genious. No shit. blown away in tears every time.
It's astounding how many different colors he creates from the one acoustic instrument.
Well that's the greatest version I've ever heard thanks for uploading 🎸
just seen tommy a few hours ago in glasgow.mind officially blown!
Amazing talent!
Speechless! Complete Virtuosity!
@sidneyandherbie One of my favorites. Thanks David. Your channel is awesome.
On the first slow bend i just had this little laugh. That's what he does to you... Watching tommy = instant good feeling.
Miracleous playing👍👍👍
Sitting close Feb 13 in Nashville So excited!!
@CDugan7 You can be grateful to the world if you want. For my self I am grateful to God for giving Tommy this talent and to Tommy himself for nurturing and growing it and allowing us to share it. Thank You Tommy
My favor song play by a great guitar player
thanks for posting... what a treat!!!
and all God's children said AMEN!!!
Truly amazing grace.
SIMPLY,FANTABULOUS!!!
Unbelievable and wonderful! Where has this guy been hiding?
Simply Amazing!
Awesome. Absolutely love it!
Awesome, no more to say, just Awesome
@CDugan7 hi, nice com. this vid and the jerry reed tribute from glasgow 2010 are my two recordings i will treasure forever
Who do you think sent Tommy to us? God has a great ear.
Amazing Grace, indeed!....thanks for posting!
@TheJobbery hi jobbery, nice to see you have included this in your channels fine collection of guitar pieces - good one
Tommy is a badass.
@manelra hi, standard tuning but tuned down to C sharp - he had trouble tuning his guitars on the night because it was so cold outside and hot inside - however amazing grace was indeed 'amazing' he must have heavey gauge strings on that guitar to manage the tuning, bends etc - marvellous player
Man this guy is great!
Thnx, Darren, great instrument, great player.
Remarkable, just remarkable...
Absolutely incredible!!
BLESS you and thank YoU... Outstanding MATE
amzing!You are blessed Sir!
..and he even has time for quick tune up at 1:07 ! .... what a guitarist!
Most importantly(wipes tear... 3:55)his understanding and ability to move us emotionally
sheesh dis guy is on tuh fire man! skillzzz
holy cow, i had never heard of this guy i am speechless now
Best version ! ❤❤❤❤❤
ооооо, как хорошо играет Томми!!!!! Спасибо!💕🎼🙋🎸🎶🎸🎶🎸💕🎸💕🎸💕
Simplesmente MARAVILHOSO!! Really Amazing!!
...Added to my Guitar Songs playlist.
If I dont get to see Tommy Live and shake his hand my life will be incomplete....
I am Aussie and i did in Aacheen Germany in 2008 and yes it does make you feel complete he even sung waltzing Matilda for us and still call Australia home then we where mobbed by Germans thanks Tommy i will always remember it
He's coming to my city in 3 weeks got the tickets can't wait
how was the show? I am jealous you got to see him!!
Saw him live, shook his hand, got his autograph. My inner guitarist self was squealing as high as my voice could go. Such an amazing show. Such amazing talent.
Soooo beautifullllll
@2ndflash you can't get much better when you're the best.
totally in awe!
@boabroab this was first played by chet, there is a great dvd with Chet, Mark Knopfler emmylou, the everelys etc. Try to get this or let me know if you cannt find it
regards david
got this man (tommy) a guitar or an Harp in his hands????W... t.. F...,amazing!!!!